Proctor High School - Proctorian Yearbook (Proctor, VT)

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THE SUTHERLAND 15 QUOTATIONS FROM THE SOPHOMORE HISTORY ESSAYS HISTORY OF MUSIC: 'tIn an Egyptian orchestra all the instruments played the air. while the conductor kept time by clapping his hands. E. B. RINGS: The use of the wedding ring and engagement ring ori- ginated from the Jews. The wedding ring is worn on the third finger of the left hand, because it was once supposed that a vein in that fmger ran directlyr to the heart, and heart and hand are offered together. M. F. THE EARLY GROWTH OF BUTTONS: The use of them, in 1377, was to decorate the handle of a knife and when an author published a book he put silver hut- tons on the cover. FIRE: The Egyptians had fire in every temple. The Greeks. Latins. and Prussians, in every town-. When the Greeks start- ed a new colonyr or a man was mayried they would take 13112 from the old one and start theirs with it? J. D THE DRUM STAGE: Bells were thought to speak, to be alive, sometimes hells were dressed and arrayed with omamenta not unlike the fet- ishes. L. W. BASEBALL: Baseball was popular at the time of the Civil W at and the soidiere on both sides played with enthusiasm. A. C. DATHS: ttThe Chinese have a peculiar custom. When a Chinaman swears to the truth he kneels down and breaks a saucer into pleces. NUMERALS: The name zero seems to have come from the Arabic tsife, through the form of zephyres used by Leonardo. C. P.

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14 THE SUTHERLAND cundition cm on lea payait bien pour Pierre. Quand vous aul'ez fini. ne rien faire. Un jour 1e maitre vous viendl'ez me dunner mes bot- criu u truvers la poi'te de son anti- tesf' chamhre: Etus-vous m, Pierre? Ex. tDictces Francaisesl Oui, monsieur. Que faites-mus? Note: On a imprime en italiques Rien, monsieur. Et vans, Jean, desk lea lcttrex :gni doivent avoir an ac- vous la? Oui, munsieur, j'aide a cent aigu. grave ou circonflexe. THESE ARE QUOTATIONS FROM THE JUNIOR ESSAYS ON THE SUBJECT: llWAYS IN WHICH I CAN SHOW MY PATRIOTISMll May 30, 1925 to May 30, 1926. llNever look down on those poorer than myself, or envy anyone richer than myself. E. U. I can show my patriotism by never disgracing or letting anyone else disgrace our nationls flag. H. G. We canlt all be like George Washington, 'first in war. first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen' or like Joan of Arc and lead great armies to victory but we can do the little things that in the end count just as much. I shall try to follow the 'Ten Commandments of Sports- manship.' Thou shalt not cheat. Thou shalt not quit. Thou shalt not suik. Thou shalt not make excuses. Thou shalt not boast. Thou shall not dispute thy sister's glory. Thou shalt not ask odds thou'rt unwilling to give. Thou shalt play for the game's sake. Thou shalt cooperate for the team's sake. Thou shalt not dispute the umpire. F. F. llI shall be willing to take part and do my best in any drive for national funds. S. W. $43 the Stars and Stripes go by I will stand at attention. C. M. I shall read as many newspapers as 1 can to keep in touch with the affairs of our Govemment. V. B.

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16 THE SUTHERLAND TOO LATE T0 CLASSIFY Baseliall Results for the Season 1925. Proctor 3 . .. . .. .. .. ..Fair Haven 4 Proctor 15 ..... . . ...Pittsford 9 Proctor 15 . ........ .. .. ....... .Middlebury l Proctor 6 . .. . . .. ..........Brandon 5 Proctor 9 . . .. . ......Pittsford O Proctor 11 .. ...... .........Brandon 2 Proctor 3 . ........... Fair Haven 4 Proctor 24 .....Middlebul'y 1 Proctor 16 ,, ,, ,, ,,,,,,West Rutland 1 'l'otal 102 runs Total 27 runs Games won 7 Games 1051: 2 League standing and plac$ CLASS POEM Up the stairs and to the hill tops, For four years we've worked our way, Thinking, planning, working, For our graduation day. Our motto we have kept before us, And with mingled work and play Made the echoes ring out clearly, We Can, We Will, each day. We knew the kind intentions Of those working for our good, The untiring' help they gave us, Taught sincere brotherhood. Our High School days are over, Some mistakes we leave behind, But the thoughts and dreams of future, Have been moulded on our minds. MINA BAIRD