Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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THE GOLDEN ROD. LOCALS. EDITED BY Daisy Bemis. '95, Rose Coyle, '96. Mary Gavin. '94. Helen Turner. '96, Chas. Anderson, ’96, Mary Fitts, ’95. French ’94 — Voila les dragons. Translated—Behold the dragons. With what did the Indians shave themselves before the landing of Columbus ? The dignified seniors were much offended this term by the lower classes being dismissed first Brilliant scholar of ’96—Why is a hen like a pen ? Because it is always scratching. It is sincerely hoped that when we get a new High School the fire escape will be known to all, so they will not have to ask where it is when they are told to go to it. Latin ’96—Remi ad cum legator Iccium cl Andocutnboritim miser- unt. Pupil—The Remi sent to him the lieutenant Iccius and a cucum- ber. Astronomy ’94 Teacher—Ex- plain the ecliptic. Pupil—The epileptic is— [A smile is seen on the faces of the class when someone whispers “fits.”] Conversation overheard between two High School girls :— Well, how did that corn-cure work ? O, that corn-cure was n’t worth a corn(con)tinental. Only one young man of the class of ’94 appeared at school the first day. He threatened to leave on account of being lonely, but after a week another one appeared, so now the class of ’94, like the class of ’93, can boast of two young men. There is a mystery connected with the large room at the Q. H. S. When school was dismissed Friday, the bust of Gen. Grant was in its place, but when school opened Monday morning there was nothing to be seen but a hole in the wall Where is the bust of Gen. Grant ? We are informed in Physics A. that the base of a chair is the seat, set on the ends of the legs. Teacher—Where is Rome ? Pupil—In Italy. Teacher—Where is Italy? Pupil—In Rome. FYench '95 -Le petit Jtiles est tin bon gar con. Translation—Little Julius is a good girl. French ’95—Mademoiselle Tater votilez-vous remoner voire tete tin pen? Response—Which ? The following question is being discussed among the graduates of 93 : Who is the finest looking principal in Quincy ? According to our prodigy in Phy- siology, the spinal column no long- er curves down our backs, but “runs down the front.” Verily, “we live and learn.” History ’9$ requires a long time to get through the Pass of Ther- mopylas, but let us hope their “Greek grit” will stand them in readiness for a good siege to fol- low. Primary class in French—Atten- tion ! Rules for correct pronuncia- tion which are infallible: “Swal- low your words, pinch your nose, and form your lips for whistling.” This accomplished, the science of a graceful language is your own. While I was talking with a grad- uate of the High School a few days ago, I am ashamed to say that not- withstanding the excellent training which I have received at the school for a year, the young lady was obliged to correct my grammar. I should think the pupils of ’96 B. would exhaust Miss Abbe’s pa- tience asking so many questions about the Geometry. It snould be said, however, that the class is obliged to ask questions, for the text-books in use have questions but no answers, and consequently the pupils are obliged to puzzle their brains in thinking out the answers.

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The Golden Rod. Vol. III. QUINCY, MASS., SEPTEMBER, 1893. No. 1 THE GOLDEN ROD Will be Published Monthly During the School Year in the interests of the QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL. SUBSCRIPTION BATES. For the Year, . 50cents | Single Copies. . 5 cents Foi sale at E B. Souther’s and at W. D. Ross’ Wollaston. Address all communications to SARAH C. McGOVERN or H. A. THOMPSON. BUSINESS MANAGERS. Entered at the Quincy (Mass.,) Post-Office as Second Class Matter. EDITORIAL. GENERAL EDITORS. Jane P. McGovern, Nora G. Forrest. ALTHOUGH we gladly wel- comed the long summer vaca- tion, we all eagerly awaited the opening of the fall term, and re- turned to school with renewed en- ergy, eager to resume our studies. We were very sorry to miss a few familiar faces, especially that of our beloved principal. The High School building, as was expected, was crowded to its utmost, and ’97 was invited to extend its vacation for a short time, until new accom- modations might be prepared. The class from the Annex has t how joined us, and we regret very much that we arc deprived of becoming acquainted with the new class on account of the present arrange- ment. A new board of editors has been chosen for the Golden Rod for ’93-’94, and we hope that the paper will be cordially received by everyone. MCG. The schoolroom should not be regarded as a mere place wherein to recite lessons, with bare walls and no decorations, but should be looked upon as one of the most cheerful of places. The teachers alone cannot accomplish this. They need the co-operation of the pupils. What months could be better suited to these decorations than those of autumn ? Now may be found all the beautiful varieties of autumn flowers and bright col- ored leaves. These abound every- where, and the golden rod is seen in field and on the roadside; and what would be more suitable for the decoration of the Q. H. S. than this bright flower, for which its paper is named? Surely with this object in view, a fresh bunch of flowers every day for the piano would not be amiss. mcg. On returning to school after our vacation, we were all much disap- pointed not to find Mr. Tupper present. After school opened it was announced that Mr. Tupper was quite ill, and would not be with us for some time. Later de- velopments proved his case to be typhoid fever. We all sincerely hope that he may very soon recov- er and return to us. Owing to Mr. Tupper’s illness, Mr. W. C. Akers (Wesleyan University) has been elected to serve as substitute until his return f. The High School building, which was crowded last year, is even more so this year. The class just entering is larger than the other three classes combined, and the building, which accommodates the three higher classes tolerably well, cannot shelter any more. Owing to this fact the scholars of the class of ’97 have teen obliged to attend school after the classes of ’94, 95 and ’96 have been dis- missed. This is not pleasant either for the scholars or the teachers, but it is the best arrangement that can be made for them at present. This crowded condition seems to demonstrate the necessity of hav- ing our new building at once. F.

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THE GOLDEN ROD. PERSONALS. EDITED BY Jennie Griffin. '94, Alice Fore, '94. Mary Mon ah an,’94, Lillian Bates,’95, Helen Delory, 94, Alice Sampson, 95, Edith Eaton,‘96. class OF ’93. Carrie B. Baker—With Sanborn, the oculist, Boston. Gertrude A. Boycl—Quincy train- ing class. Annie E. Burns—Quincy training class. Adeline Cashman—Quincy train- ing class. Margaret A. Farrell—Quincy train- ing class. Erminia Kolb—Quincy training class. Ellen McNealy—Quincy training class. Isabel Moir—Quincy training class. Helen E. Nutting—Quincy train- ing class. Catharine T. O’Brien -Bryant Stratton’s, Boston. Mabel E. Oxford—Quincy training class. Eva G. Reed—Boston Normal. Eleanor G. Roche—Quincy train ing class. Frances Talbot—Quincy training class. Cassendana Thayer—Quincy train- ing class. John W. Estabrooks—Architect’s office, Boston. Joseph J. Callahan—At home. Miss Carrie B. Gannett, ’91, is teaching at Pepperel, Mass. Harry O. Parker, '90, intends to enter Tufts college Oct. 5. Mary Shea, ’96, did not return this year, but is studying at home. Ella Loud, ’96, is attending Bry- ant Stratton’s business college. Miss Lena Pfaffman, ’89, has been engaged to teach at Leices- ter, Mass. Mary Souther, ’88, has accepted a position as instructor of music and drawing at the Winthrop Nor- mal school, Columbia, South Caro 11 ina. Clara Merrill has said goodbye to ’95, and is now a pupil at Thayer academy. Charles Walsh, ’95, is employed with Lamkin Foster, Congress street, Boston. Miss Sybylla Pfaffman, a former teacher of this school, is now teaching at the Newton High School. Eva G. Reed, the valedictorian of the class of ’93, was unable to perform her part at the graduation exercises, owing to illness. Miss M. Elizabeth Bates, ’89, has accepted a position as assistant in the gymnasium at Bryn Mawr col- lege, Bryn Mawr, Penn. The class of ’94 have organized and elected the following officers : President, Herbert Thompson; vice- president, Ada B.Thompson ; secre- tary, Mary Gavin; treasurer, Josie G. Mitchell. All of ’94 have returned to school with the exception of Mi- chael Daley, who is working in Dorchester, Charles Fostello, who is at present at home, and Harry Winslow, who is bookkeeping in Boston. The business managers take this opportunity of thanking the former kind patrons of The Golden Rod for the generous support received last year, and hope to be as freely remembered during the ensuing one. We shall continue to send the paper to all those who have paid their subscriptions for the past year until notice to the con- trary is received, and if those whose subscriptions are as yet un- paid would kindly send us the amount, it would lie gratefully ac- knowledged. A girl in a High School was set the task of composing an account of an excursion in the mountains. She wrote in this beautiful vein : “On the lake everything was idyl- lically lovely. Beautiful milk-maids sat under the cows in order to milk them. On the surface of the lake, the charming sight was mirrored upside down. —[Ex.