Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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THE GOLDEN-ROD. Do your duty by entering the prize contests. The “ Flying Squadron ” must look out for Division B. It has been suggested that a polo team be started in the school this winter. Why can’t 1902 have the highest record for attendance? Surely a real effort will gain it. The fifth period class in Physical Cul- ture at the annex has been discontinued until further notice. The music class must be “ hard up ” to find pieces for their reportoire. They have resorted to nursery rimes. The Exchange column is omitted this month because of the small number of papers received since the last issue. Heard in Greek 1902. Translation, “The man fled.” Pupil’s translation, “The man has flown.” If you would like to know which is the lighter, a pound of feathers or a pound of lead, inquire of one of the pupils of Chem- istry A. Teacher,—“Why was Edward IV’s reign not a peaceful one ? ” Pupil,—“ Because Margaret, his wife, kept at him all the time.” Mr. Harper recently photographed the foot-ball elevens at practice. The plates promise good pictures of end-plays, center rushes, groups and line-ups. The city will be obliged to engage an instructor in swimming for the High school, if the young men persist in going on Butler’s pond while the ice is thin. In running on frozen water, one should be careful not to lose control of his feet lest he find the depth and temperature of the water in addition to the thickness of the ice. 1902, How do you enjoy the French tests? Literature teacher,—“What is the most noticeable characteristic of Gama?” Very bright pupil,—“ His garulosity.” Literature teacher,—“Tell the part of Lancelot and Jessica.” Pupil,—Jessica was Lancelot’s father.” The freshmen Latin classes have a new way to distinguish the third and fourth conjugations. These conjugations are compared to some ladies—they have no “ bo ” in the future. A number of pupils from the senior literature class, accompanied by several teachers, recently witnessed Irving and Terry’s production of Shakespeare’s “ Merchant of Venice.” English teacher, — “Tell what is the trouble with this sentence. ‘ On account of the small number of seats available, no ladies will be admitted, only men.’ ” Small boy,—“ It is an example of faulty climax. Ladies, as being more important, should be put last in the sentence.” That Dog. A dog who was bold even though he was small, Up the steps of the High School did run. The pupils they giggled and laughed, one and all, As if they considered it fun. It may have been learning this canine did seek, Or perhaps an old friend he did smell, He passed through the doorway serenely, and , meek, Without even ringing the bell. On into the schoolroom and up the broad aisle, This strange seeker for knowledge did go. The scholars broke into an audible smile. Which louder and louder did grow. Alas! the bright hopes of this ambitious dog. Were a setback severe to receive. For Anonymous cornered him soon in a jog. And gave not a moment reprieve. The learned apostle was then to be seen With the dog swiftly seeking the door. We hope that the animal's pain was not keen; However his school-days are o’er. Homer?