Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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THE GOLDEN-ROD. An Original Ode, Written for the occasion by Principal Tuppcr was sung with a will. My Quincy by the Sea. TUNE . “ AMERICA.” My Quincy by the Sea, Founded by patriots free, Thy praise is great: Town where my hero sires Kindled fair Freedom’s fires, Whose glory ne’er expires, Guarded by Fate. My native Quincy dear, City without a peer, I love thee well; I love thy ledges bold That granite stores enfold, A mine of wealth untold, No tongue can tell. Who hath the power to count The charms of Merry Mount Or Fair Blue Hills? Stand on the. ledges high, And feast the enraptured eye, Till Heaven itself seems nigh— Gone all life’s ills. My fathers’ God, I pray, Keep Quincy safe alway Beneath Thy care. Bless Thou her Public School, Let truth and beauty rule, As by Riloam’s pool Bloom lilies fair. Governor Greenhalge. Prolonged applause greeted the Gov- ernor when he was introduced by Dr. Sheahan. He realized the importance and significance of the occasion; the dedication of a school building was nothing short of the dedication of a temple of God. The public schools are the bulwark of the commonwealth and I feel now that I stand on the founda- tion stone. [Applause.] Much is heard today of the “ new education ” and the report of the com- mittee of ten. Let us hope it is the best. Education means the marshalling of all forces—mind, body and soul. Never be indifferent to culture of the body. It is needed. We want health of body and strength of mind. I have reverence for the old methods, yet welcome all new ideas. He would not discourage any kindly soul from endowing educational insti- tutions, but there was something grander, the public schools. [Ap- plause.] They were of interest to all —the rich and the poor alike, and all may take the highest place in culture if they will. It is a grand race, and a pleasant rivalry. Let Quincy beat us in Boston, in Lowell and in Worcester —if it can. [Applause.] It is the kind of ambition which should be eu- couraged. The Governor rejoiced at the op- portunity to be present. It was his privilege to attend many gatherings where harvests were displayed, but FREDERIC T. GREENHALGE Governor of Massachusetts. nothing equalled the harvest of the mind. He closed by bidding the Quincy High God speed. [Prolonged applause.] The Presentation of Flag was a pleasing incident. Paul Revere Post 88, G. A. R., had marched to this building escorted by the Granite City band and entered the building at the time, forming a square around this platform.

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THE GOLDEN-ROD. assistants and yourself last year, handi- capped as you were b}' ill health and totally unsuitable surroundings, we con- fidently expect that this year, with an increased corps of teachers and the modern appliances of this magnificent building, the results will far surpass those of last year. The Board con- gratulates both teachers and pupils on their agreeable change of quarters and bids them go forward, working together for the good of all, and place the Quincy High school where it rightly belongs in the front ranks of the High schools of Massachusetts- Principal Tupper, Upon receipt of the keys, said : Mr. Chairman,—It is with feelings of gratitude, admiration and responsi- bility that I receive these keys. Grati- tude for the liberal and sympathetic manner in which the Mayor, the Coun- cil, the School Committee, and the Superintendent, recognized and met the very evident needs of our High school ; admiration for the singularly able and public spirited fidelity of the School Committee and the Superinten- dent ; responsibility, in view of the large and ever increasing number of pupils entrusted to our care. Superintendent Lull Was introduced in a flattering manner, and endeavored to outline in five min- utes the intellectual side of the new' education. He referred to the modern treatment of the three It’s by the com- petent teacher. The three It’s must still be foundation studies, but a foun- dation on which at once, even in the primary schools, a broader structuie must be raised. He sp ke of the change in the teaching of geography and history by which a host of dry de- tails, unrelated facts, dates and bat- tles had been swept away and in their place man and his environment, his failures and his successes, and the les- sons to be learned were accented. Mr. Lull claimed that the common branches were now treated by their capable teacher in a more rational and practical way,that the pupil’s attention was received because he was interested, that he memorized less and thought more, and, finally, that time was saved for enrichment. This enrichment in- cluded a greater development of Eng- lish, music, drawing, nature work and manual training. The speaker referred to these very briefly and closed by reminding his audience that his remarks were hardly more than topics that merely hinted at the unusual interest now being shown in the broad domain of education. FREDEPTC ALLISON TUPPEP. Principal High School. However far we may fall short of our ideal the citizens of Quincy may rest assured that it will ever be our aim to make the High school the key-stone of Quincy’s educational arch ; sup- ported, yet supporting, adorned, yet adorning, united, yet uniting, binding, unifying, harmonizing, and complet- ing the entire system of Quincy’s pub- lic schools.

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THE GOLDEN-ROD. Commander Holt said it was his pleasant duty to place “ Old Glory ” in the hands of the pupils of the Quincy High School. He hoped they would ever cherish and guard it, and if necessary defend it with their lives. Principal Tupper in accepting the flag spoke of the lesson of patriotism it inculcates. It was a call to duty and its lesson was ever new and inspiring. The singing of “ Star Spangled Ban- ner” closed the indoor exercises. The solo was beautiful, rendered by Miss Mary F. White. The people then assembled in front of the building, when the flag was flung to the breeze from a flag staff on the tower. The armed men of the post fired three rounds, and the band played “ The lied, White and Blue.” Cheers were given for the new High, and after a snap shot of the crowd had been secured by a photographer, the crowd dispersed. Many linge, ed to make further inspection of the new building. A description of the New High School building was crowed out, but will appear in our next issue. “ The bands are lit With all the autumn blaze of Golden Rod; And everywhere the purple asters nod And bend and wave and flit.” Q. H. S. Alumni. A PRELIMINARY meeting of the gradu- ates of the Quimy High School will be held FRIDAY FVEMNG, Oct. 26, 1894, at 7.45, to «fleet a temporary or- ganization of an Alumni Association, and possibly determine a date for a reunion, at which time a permanent organization may be made The meeting will be held at the new High School Building. A general invita- tion is extended to all graduates of the school to be present. Let it be a large gathering. Dedicatory Poem. (Continued from, second jxigc.) IV. Dear Quincy, city of beauty, by the shores of the sounding sea, What song shall I sing in thine honor, what song is worthy of thee? Shall I tell of our hero fathers who baffled the Briton's power? Shall I speak of the women heroic, of beauty and truth the flower ? Shall I tell how through siege and battle be- neath War’s blood-sprent flail, Through hunger and want and grieving they could die, but they could not quail ! Shall I speak of our old-time statesmen and their burning love for our land ? Speak of Adams, and Quincy, and Hancock, the world will understand. The past in the casket of story, like a jewel flashes bright, The present is hurrying past us, day dawns and then comes night; Let me sing of the glorious future; forth from the eastern skies A dream of roseate promise hath gladdened my waiting eyes; And I know by the day-spring beauty, by the glint of the growing light, That an era is fast upon us with promise and glory bright. Call the rich and the poor together within this noble hall, Teach them the greatest lesson: God made and loves us all. Teach him who is poor in money, there’s a greater wealth than this; Send the poor boy to the college, he will hold his own, I wis; For knowledge, and wisdom, and honor be long to no one class, And the prizes of life are waiting for the striver who shall surpass. No caste, no class, no faction, no prejudice’s blight, No North, no South, no East, no West but Union’s glorious light., No warring of nation with nation, no clash- ing of hostile clans, For come we from what state we may, we are all Americans. Up! for the day-spring spreadetli her light in a golden shower! Up! on the sky is written: ‘’Now is the appointed hour! ” And may the God of our fathers, who helped them in the past, As he honored the early ages, so bless and honor the last!