Providence Technical High School - Review Yearbook (Providence, RI)

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TECH REVIEW 11 ESTHER LOUISE ANDERSON Esther has been with us for four happy years. She is a jolly, good-natured girl, always ready for a joke and a laugh. Altho, apparently, she spends little time in study, her reports always show good marks. That she has business ability, was proved by her good work as assist- ant treasurer of our class in its second year. Her plans for the future are undetermined, but we wish her luck in whatever she decides to do. HAROLD KNUT ANDERSON Harold, a member of the vocational class, is always ready with a reasonable answer to every reasonable question. He shines in the drawing room and is employed by the Brown and Sharpe Mfg. Co. in their drafting depart- ment. but all his studies receive proper attention. He is a member of the Social Committee and is present at all the socials and dances. We do not know where he will continue his education after he leaves Lech. MILTON COL RELAND ARNOLD Arnold, alias “Shrimp,” has saved the class many a dreary moment by his wonderful ability to invent a practical joke while you wait. After one year of faithful work on the cross country team, he received a “T”, and a prouder wearer of the coveted letter can hardly be found. His strong point is chemistry where he concocts solutions and compounds that make the fifth floor look like a foggy morning in London. “Shrimp expects to go to Brown in the fall. IRENE HORTENSE BARQUES'!' Irene is that light complexioncd girl who always has a smile for everyone. She is a good scholar, but ready for a good time. When a merry laugh is heard, everyone knows that Irene is not far away. After leaving Tech, she expects to enter a business college. We know that her perseverance and good nature will make her a suc- cessful business woman.

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10 T K C H R K V 1 K W EDITORIAL 1' lias been the object of the editors of this volume to present to its readers not merely a book of facts, but a book of fancies, too, of fun and of banter, a book full of things that we shall like to remember when the cares of life and the rush of business have dulled the recollection of these happy school days. It is then that the book will have its test. Then, if we have done our work well, its perusal will bring back pleasant memories of the names and faces, the incidents and scenes which arc so much a part of our life to-day. We have striven that these pages may reflect, not only the scenes and faces of our school life, hut the very spirit and atmos- phere of Tech. We offer no apology for the result of our work, nor do we ask for mercy in its criticism.—we have done our best. Just how far wc have fallen short of the standard for which wc have striven, time alone can tell. K. L 15. Twenty-two years ago this Fall the doors of the Technical High School were opened to its first class. 'The new three-story build- ing provided ample room for the students and a faculty of eight teachers was found quite sufficient to carry on the work of the school. Hut growth began at once and more stu- dents came to Technical each year, until at last the serious problem of inadequate quar- ters had to lx faced. 'This was met in 1906. by beginning extensive additions to the build- ing which more than doubled its size and eliminated the question of larger accommo- dations for a time. Growth, however, did not cease but rather became more rapid, and be- fore many years had passed congestion again began to make itself felt. As this difficulty grew, it became necessary to find elsewhere accommodations for a part of the students and several rooms in the Classical High School building were pressed into service. Later the Klmwood Avenue Primary School was va- cated to provide a place for the entering girls’ classes, and at the opening of this last term, the six-room building of the Pond Street Pri- mary School was turned into an annex for 115 boys, so that to-day the Technical High School occupies three entire buildings. Of course the size of the faculty has grown with the increased number of students until at present it includes sixty-four instructors. The Technical High School has become the largest educational institution in Rhode Island. The growth of Technical has not been con- fined to numbers, however. The list of sub- jects taught has been lengthened since the old days, and from the old course of study have grown the three definite courses offered by the school to-day. Of these courses the first leads to a higher institution, the second places spe- cial emphasis on the technical work, while in the third shop work and academic work are more nearly balanced. So it becomes evident that the Technical of twenty-two years ago. with its small building and faculty, has grown into the larger and more useful Technical with which wc are familiar and which has become an indispensable part of the educa- tional system of Providence. C. M. I).

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12 T E C H R E V I E W BERTHA MAY BARTON Eis seldom that you sir Bertha without a smile wreath- ing her countenance, and she always has a funny story to tell «f some happening in class. Bertha has not taken a very active part in class affairs, yet she is always a good “sport'' when anything is in progress. Millinery, begun in 'lech, will Bertha study and practice after she leaves us. Here Bertha, are our heartiest good wishes, and may you set the stiles for headgear! RAYMOND SENE IT RE BEXARD Ray is a charter member of the vocational class. His witty remarks cause many a ripple of laughter. Sam Colwell and he are boon friends and are usually found together. When Ray is serious, he shows much intelli- gence in class work. He has earned a good reputation at the Rhode Island Tool Company, where he is serving his apprenticeship, lie expects to enter Pennsylvania State College next fall. ALICE EMMA BERNIER Alice is one of the “Heavenly Twins;” Regina is the other. Alice was our class treasurer during our Senior year, and the treasury was never so full as then. Studies never troubled Alice much; in fact, it was not until the last half of our senior year that study periods were ap- preciated by her. During the previous year Alice might be seen at such periods quite absorbed in a new novel. After leaving us in January. Alice went to a Parochial School in New Bedford, where she is to study French and Music, and to teach English. We may be sure that Mademoiselle Bernier, the teacher, will be much adored by her pupils, and Alice, the student, cannot fail to bring enjoyment to her fellow students if she but entertains them with an account of her life at Technical. SIDNEY BRIGGS BLAISDELL That tall, good-hearted fellow with eye glasses is “Sid. A staunch member of the class, he has plugged consist- ently thruout the entire course. His reports show that “Sid does fine work in the machine shop ami even where else. He likes sports and has worked faithfully in both cross country and track tryouts. And S. B. comes in for his share of the fun. too. If there is any unusual com- motion in the photographic laboratory, “Sid is there. His corridor companion is Herb, and they are continual- ly seen together. Sidney enters M. I. T. in September.