Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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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.

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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. SALUTATORY. AT last the day long looked for- ward to, yet sometimes dread- ed, has come; the day on which we leave the school with which we have so long been associated. How swiftly the time has flown! We can hardly believe that four years have passed since we entered upon our High School course, and that we have arrived at the point where we must sadly bid adieu to school life. What season could be more fit- ting for this occasion than the pre- sent ? The trees have arrayed themselves in their most beautiful vestures. Nestling under leafy canopies, the birds are singing their sweetest songs, and their music is blended with the balmy air of June. The summer breezes, laden with the breath of flowers, are wafting messages of love and ioy to all manking. On every hand we behold the beauties of na- ture, and tonight she joins us in extending our greetings to one and all. Friends, city officials, and citi- zens of Quincy, who have assem- bled here tonight to listen to the graduation exercises of the Class of ’93, and who have always taken such an interest in our school, it is my great pleasure as well as duty to bid you a cordial welcome. Parents of the class of ’93, we extend to you a filial greeting. It is through your never-tiring care and support that we are enabled to hold the position we do tonight. Your loving guidance and counsel have ever been with us, and for all this we can find no words sufficient to express our gratitude. As we are about to enter upon the broad field of life, it is our earnest desire to accomplish therein that which will be an honor to you, and which may perhaps repay you in part for your loving care. We would now salute our school committee and superintendent, who so wisely and carefully supervise the schools of our city, especially the High School. We know that you have always taken a great in- terest in us, and we highly appre- ciate your able and zealous efforts in our behalf. Schoolmates, our greetings and best wishes. Though we shall no more be associated with you day by day, and though we shall not meet with you when you again re- sume your studies, nevertheless the friendships which we have formed among you will always re- main. You have our best wishes for a successful course, and when you shall occupy our places, may you be able to look back upon high- ly profitable days. Ever be loyal to your school; neglect no “golden opportunity,” and thus you will leave a glorious record. And now to you, our esteemed teachers, we extend our heartiest greetings. You have labored long and earnestly for our instruction. Through your endeavors we have been able honorably to complete our course. Not only have you taught us the requisite branches of knowledge, but by your example and precepts you have ever held before us ideal manhood and wo- manhood, thus molding our char- acters and elevating our purposes, —lessons far more important than any learned from books. You have helped us over many rough places in the path of knowl- edge, and step by step have led us up to higher planes from which we might obtain a broader view. Your patience has been never-ending, your assistance ever ready and willing. Words cannot express our gratitude for the many favors received from your hands. As we must part, we leave with you our best wishes, and we shall carry away many pleasant recollections of the days we have passed to- gether. Classmates, I extend to each of you a most cordial welcome. As we meet tonight we experience a feeling of joy mingled with sad- ness. Although we must sever the ties of companionship which have become stronger day by day, nevertheless not one link of the “golden chain” that binds us in loving friendship can ever be bro-