Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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THE GOLDEN-ROD. constant burden of the minds of at least half of them. Some have their work all marked out and to these there is anxiety; but it is of that variety occasioned by prospective ex- aminations and their possible success. These are the college pupils and for them we wish a brilliant college career, which will well prepare them to till their destined place in the busy world with credit to themselves and to their class. There are others among our members, who for various reasons cannot have the privilege of a college education. We re- regret this, because we would that all might have such an opportunity and im- prove it; but let us not feel that college is the only noble life held out to us by Fate. Each of us in doing thoroughly and cheer- fully whatever comes in our way, although it be but a seemingly small and unim- portant work, may build for himself a character, not at all incomparable with that of those who are more privileged. Let us improve the opportunities in the manner in which we have been taught during our school life, and although we have lacked that spirit of ambition and per- severance which should characterize every class in its Senior year, and although we realize that there are grave faults which cannot, as a class, be corrected, yet be- cause each individual contributes to the general spirit of the whole, let us hope that in each one of us there may be de- cided effort to win future successes and commendation. Notwithstanding all its failings we still hope that the class of 1901 may not have been without an influence which has been for good in the school; and that, as we feel a deep regret in leaving the school and its pleasant associations, so those with whom we have lived our last four years of school life may feel a similar tinge of re- gret at our departure. Lois Methkrall, 1901. The Spirit of Progress of the Present Age. How has this spirit already been mani- fested ? Look where we will, we find some im- provement over a century or even a decade past. For example, we now ride under ground, on ground, and over ground, and who can say we shall not soon Hy through the air? In electricity, owners of electric plants complain that the expenditure for im- proved machinery is so great, that but small profits remain to be invested in dividends. Look at the wonderful warships now being added to our navy; who can imagine any improvement in them? Yet doubt- less a century from now they will be sold as old junk. Only a few days ago we read of the wireless telegraphy and how pictures can be taken even through a stone wall. Think of it ! What is the incentive of this spirit of advancement? Goals! What brings suc- cess to the individual ? He has a certain end or goal in view toward which he strives and struggles, as a runner keeps the goal in sight and exerts all his strength to reach it. Then, too, as the contestant must not look behind, so man must forget former failures, and “try, try again,” for in trying is success. The successes also must be forgotten, or am- bition will fail in cherishing former triumphs. By way of illustration, the story is told of a celebrated sculptor who, after he had finished his most famous statue, declared that his genius must have decayed, for he could find no flaw in his work, whereas formerly he had always been able to find some little room for improvement. How eagerly a little boy looks forward to becoming an engineer and controlling

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TIIE GOLDKN-ROI). lightly regarded—namely, the inter-class games. The aim of education—to develop char- acter—is known or should be known by all. The aim of school athletics should be to prepare our bodies so that they may obtain the best possible results from our educa- tion. We are afraid that our higher insti- tutions are going too far in their athletic contests. What should be made a pleas- ure and a help is made a toil and a detri- ment. A comparatively small number of the students enrolled participate in our college contests, or even train for them. If inter-class athletic contests were more generally promoted there is no doubt that greater interest would be aroused in all branches of athletics and more beneficial results obtained. Elevated Road. The opening of Boston’s Elevated Road marks a great epoch in the progress of that enterprising metropolis. When the road was first proposed, many were of the opinion that it would be impossible to construct it without hopelessly congesting the streets with the frame work. How- ever, despite all difficulties, we now have an elevated road which, when in good run- niim order, will be second to none. o 7 This last achievement of our capital furnishes much food for reflection. With- in the memory of not a few of our older residents the streets of Boston were un- molested by cars of any kind. To them the evolution must seem truly wonderful. When we consider that infrequent omni- buses were once sufficient to accommodate the travelling public and that now, sub- way, surface cars, and elevated road are striving to carry the throngs constantly seeking transportation, we are forced to ask ourselves where this progress will end, or what the next means of coping with the multitudes will be. PC m The Bovs of '01. In alphabetical order and pun, I rime on the boys of aughty one. There’s Anderson with the plastered hair, And looks so meek and deboniar. Gannett, the man with the smiling face, Who in class society holds first place. Ilallett’s a philosopher, that is clear. Who doesn’t shine shoes with his other gear. Lewis as . Eneas, in the High School's boast, Did cause poor Dido to give up the ghost. McGilvray’s our orator, you must know, And with him we others have no show. McTiernau’s the boy with the twinkling eye. And as a class wit no others stand by. Newcomb, with steps as slow as a Pope, Is our class poet and no plodding “ mope.” Nichols is one who we all must say Is a man to depend on any day. Shepherd is known as an easy mark And is always reproved for being “smart.” Sherburne’s an American who in all lines Boasts his descent from colonial times. Sweeney, the youth in the corner seat, Lives on caramels instead of meat. And now I’ve reached my end at last, From one to twelve I’ve rimed and past. But Wright’s the man of all our crew, As our future Congressman we have in view. Shepherd, 1001. LITEPAPY. The Class of 1901. The month of June and the days which follow are fraught with grave feelings and perhaps even with anxiety for the members of the class of 1901. What they will do when next September comes and, perhaps, even before that time, has been and is the

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THE GOLDEN-ROD his fiery steed, or to becoming a policeman in his blue coat and brass buttons. The college man looks forward to the time when he can “ hang out his shingle ” and become Doctor This or Lawyer That, and for this supreme moment he labors and toils. Another has his dream of a little home to which he may lead his blushing bride. So each one must have some aim in life, whether great or small. IIo'w much cave ought we to take that our goals may be worth the struggle! Let us remember that we cannot all be presidents or have our names enrolled in the Book of Fame» but if we are faithful in a few things, then shall we be rulers of many things. F. Sanders, ’01. LOCALS. R. Garfield Wright. Miss Helen Sibley ’99 has completed a course in Miss Wheelock’s Kindergarten school. Mr. Carl Hayward ’00 is at the Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology. The High school has five graduates studying at Harvard. Two of the young men of the senior class are officers of the Wollaston Mando- lin club. “ Hogan’s Alley ” has been removed to the old High school building—an appro- priate place? History IV has proved the most popular course of the past year, owing to the work of its new instructor Mr. Stacy South- worth, and addresses by Mr. Dimick of the Wells school, Boston, and Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce of Harvard. While the school extends its best wishes for a future full of happiness to Miss Lowe, it deeply regrets her loss from its corps of teachers for the coming year. The Athletic Association is to be con- gratulated on a very successful financial year due to the generosity of its friends. Miss Souther, instructor in French, is at present studying in Paris. Mr. de Coligny has been very success- ful in conducting the French classes and the scholars all wish that he might return next September. The High school has eight graduates taking courses at the Bridgewater Normal school. The young men of 1901 have broken all previous records for four years of attend- ance. They have had almost a perfect record for the past two years. The boys of 1902 won the champion- ship in the class games at baseball. The young ladies of 1901 won the cham- pionship in the class games of basketball. Teacher:—“ What was a great invention of the eighteenth century?” Pupil:—(tentatively)—“ The spinning- jack? Teacher :—“ It was the other gender. Two little Junior girls seem to like a corner in room four very much. Perhaps they would be wise to attend to their French. The motto of the class of 1901 is “Re- spice Finem,” “ Consider the End.” Mr. Severance is going to his home in Lynn to spend the summer. The Juniors have invited the Seniors to a lawn party to be held at the home of Miss Kate Maud Peters, Saturday even- ing, June 29,1901. 1901—Adieu!