Plainfield High School - Hermiad Yearbook (Central Village, CT)

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, N v The Hermiad 19 came to the door. She was about to step from the car when the boy who had so carefully given the advice to his neighbor suddenly jumped up, near- ly upsetting the little old lady, and dashed into the car. Eager to procure a favorite seat, he had forgotten his manners and had, as a result of his thoughtlessness, made a bad impression upon the minds of those who watched him. Many people have failed to gain their share of the good things in life because of discourtesy. Large firms often forfeit great profits because of the discourtesy of employees. It would be well if there were some way to impress upon the minds of high school students the importance of courtesy not only in school but at all times since courtesy is a habit that may be cultivated to advantage by all. 4'

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18 p The Hermiad SELF GOVERNMENT AS A THEORY fHazel Salisbury-19251 Self government among pupils, if introduced, would be an innovation to say the least, as well as a distinct, but not unpleasant, surprise. Perhaps many students are in ignorance as to just what the term implies. Summed up briefly it is this: The school as a whole elects a council which lays down certain laws to be obeyed, and on the misdemeanor of any particular pupil, the council decides on the form of punishment to be meted out to the mis- creant, without interference from a teacher. That last statute may move some of our elders to raise doubts as to the advisability of adopting such a plan. In their opinion pupils left to their own devices would doubtless create a riot. However, that point may be de- veloped later. The idea of installing this plan of self government is to allow the boys and girls to feel a sense of their own responsibility, to know that in their hands lies the means of executing justice, that they alone must set the ex- ample. ' Still the elders argue- Would students be willing to assume the re- sponsibility ? The answer is, By all means, Yes. The upper classes, knowing it their duty to set an example, would naturally rise to the occa- sion. To know that their word was to be obeyed would be all the incentive required for them to administer punishment or reward with the greatest justice. Therefore, self government is something to be met with instant appre- ciation, as revealing the stuff our boys and girls have in them. It may well develop in them a true sense of values and a. comprehensive grasp of the meaning of the word responsibility. COURTESY fGertrude Wilkinson-19251 One of the most important things in school life which is overlooked by many of the pupils of today, is courtesy. The idea of working and behav- ing' merely for one's own advantage exceeds all other thoughts in the minds of youthful members of the present generation. A few days ago I was waiting for an electric car. A group of high school students was standing near by, waiting for the same car. There was much chattering and snowballing until the car came. As everyone was eag- er to be the first one toq enter, there was a wild rush for the door. I was standing' a few feet back from the crowd and was easily able to watch all proceedings. One of the boys who was about to enter told a friend by his side that an old lady was coming and that they must wait. A rather elderly lady, with a timid look at the group of young folks waiting for her to alight,

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20 The Hermiad A School Notes SENIOR CLASS President ...... ................... . . . Stewart Yvilliams Vice-President . . . ..... May Healey Secretary ...... ......................... . . . Emily Hopkins Treasurer ..................................... . . . Earle Butler Supervisor-Miss Armstrong Doris Comes to Town, the 1924 Senior Play, was presented to a large audience at the Best Theatre, Moosup, Wednesday evening, February 27, 1924. It was coached by Mr. John P. Heald of Webster, Mass. Between the acts music was furnished by May Healey. who sang Pal of My Dreams and by Pauline Lafrance who gave a violin solo, Dream of the- Shepherdessf' The following was the cast of characters for the play: Bob Brewster, son of Samuel Brewster ..................... Earl Mott Wallie Larkin, who pretends to be a mighty captain of industry, ......... Earle Butler Samuel Brewster, president of the Brewster Cheese Co. . . . Elbertus Briggs Ted Spratt, a telegraph messenger ...................... Laurant Dore Doris Bancroft, whose coming to town creates consternation, Florence Leach Verna Callaway, who can find romance even in cheese, . . Marjorie Mayhew Betty Brewster, Samuel Brewster's fifteen-year-old daughter, Mildred Leach Mabel Hogan, The Voice with a Smile ................ Emily Hopkins The president of the Senior Class has appointed the following Class Day committees: Committee on programs: Miss Leavens, Miss Hutchinson, Dorrance. Committee on Class photographer: Miss Mayhew, Miss Prentiss. Young. Committee on Class motto and Class flower: Miss Kanahan, Miss Street, Hinds. Committee on Class gift: Miss Bishop, Miss F. Leach, Dore. The Class has chosen Mr. Dinneen of Willimantic as Class photographer. JUNIOR CLA SS President ........ ...... . ........ . . . Arthur Gallup Vice-President .... . . . Margaret Fox Secretary ...... . . . . . . ....... . .' Hazel Salisbury Treasurer .......................... ,............... I-I erbert Codlin Supervisor-Miss Purdon One of the social events of the season was the Junior Prom which was held at the Plainfield Community House, February 14, 1924. The class