Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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TIIE GOLDEN - ROD his class for his college, in whatever direction he may choose, if he is determined, if he is valiant, he will be recognized by his classmates. He will be acknowledged by them as a man worth knowing. Certainly, the main object of going to college is to secure an education out of books. Hut to get the most out of Harvard College one must mingle with one’s fellow men. In so doing a broad mind is developed, there is acquired a knowledge of the handling of men in every day life. To Harvard come men from all parts of the world, each with his own individual ideas. It is a valuable education in itself to meet such people, one’s character is broadened by such an atmosphere more than by the study of libraries of books. If a man balances these two things, study and sociability, if he is neither a “grind” nor a “ sport,” he will receive an education with which he may start in any work of life, having a knowl- edge of his subject, a knowledge of men, and the sincere friendship and help of hundreds of Har- vard men behind him, to press him on to a suc- cessful career. George W. Hailey, ’03. J JBoston 'Clnipcrsitp The outward appearance of Hoston University is not especially attractive. On the contrary it is gloomy and forbidding. The buildings seem less like those of a genuine college because there is no campus—except Boston Common and be- cause of this lack of outward beauty the college is often looked down upon by strangers. For its students, however, the rambling old building has many attractions. The social life at the University is an impor- tant feature. There are many fraternities, sororities, and clubs in the college beside the class socials and entertainments of different kinds which serve to break the daily routine of study. Hut it is not all play. No indeed! There is always plenty of good solid work to be done and the ever-present anticipation of a “quiz” forbids any student to allow himself to be caught “ napping ” in his studies. One’s first impressions of the college may be extremely gloomy—but they will soon be dissi- pated. One may decide that one will be very lonesome and unhappy, but one’s decision will be in vain for there is an atmosphere pervading the whole University which endears it to its sons and daughters and leads them to say with all their hearts “ Three cheers for old B. U.” Marion West, ’05. J J e Institute of tlccbnolocju There are seven students at Technology from Ouincy High School this year: 2 Senors, 1 Junior, 2 Sophomore and 2 Freshmen. The Institute is getting to be more popular with Quincy fellows both because it is near at hand and because it is without doubt the finest insti- tution of its kind in this country. Besides a theoretical knowledge, the students are taught the practical side of the sciences. This is the reason why “Tech” men are in such great de- mand ; before graduating, they are required to do a large amount of practical and original work, and thus, arc already experienced when they start for themselves. Another reason is that the student body, as a whole, does not enter into athletics. “Tech” turns out good track and fencing teams, but most of the fellows don’t get time for such things. Why, the ordinary fresh- man course consists of from 25-30 hours per week, while at other universities, the average is only from 15-20. This means at least two days’ work per week more at Technology than else- where, and in four years, it makes quite a differ- ence. It is not difficult to get into Technology, but the question is to stay when you get there. M. I. T. Rah ! Rah ! Rah! M. I. T. Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! M. I. T. Rah! Rah! Rah! Technology. Carl W. Gram, ’05. jit Before paper and slates were invented the people multiplied on the face of the earth.— Ex. Teacher (severely): Is that chewing gum you have in your mouth, sir?” Pupil: Yes, ma’am. Teacher : Give it to me. Pupil: Wait and I’ll get you a piece that ain’t chewed.— Ex.

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THE GOLDEN-ROI) remodelled into a general playroom, with a stage and a good dance floor. Here, every other Saturday evening, there is some sort of enter- tainment given, — perhaps a play, perhaps an impromptu masquerade ball, or perhaps a baby party, where everyone has a chance to show her ingenuity in inventing a costume out of what she has herself or what she can borrow, beg or steal from her neighbors. When the girls gather for these good times, they forget that there is such a thing as a forty-page forensic, or a special topic in German to prepare. They go in for a good time, and they have it to their hearts’ content, and then come back ready for hard work. After one of these Barnswallow entertainments, the girls go back to their houses, and particularly at College Hall, the largest building on the campus, and the one which forms the centre of college life, they gather together in “centre” to sing college songs, class songs for a few minutes be- fore the “quiet bell ” rings, always ending up with “ Alma Mater,” the “ My Country, Tis of Thee ” of college. This gives only a glimpse of the side of college life one hears least about, for there are many other forms of entertainment, the societies, with their pretty houses for the upper-class girls, the debating clubs, the athletic association, which gives every girl a chance for plenty of good hard exercise in the open air, and the literary clubs for those inclined that way; but it is a side of college life which is of no small importance, for not the least part of the education one receives is the chance to come into close comradeship with many girls of many types; to learn how to have a good time as well as to work, to learn the value of true friendship, and, above all, to learn to take a girl for what she is, not for what she has, for this is one of the principles upon which Welles- ley prides herself. No matter how unattractive a girl may seem at first, no matter how little she may have to give,— if she gives herself loyally and unselfishly, she is sure to find a hearty wel- come everywhere. Margaret Mills, 1904. o J J IRafccliffe Golleoe Radcliffe has been called “Harvard's little sister,” but of course not by a real sane person, only by someone who was hard up for joking material! For it is very clear to any visitors to our college that we are perfectly able to stand on our own feet without help from “our friend across the common.” At almost any time one may sec all kinds of life going on in different parts of the college. A panoramic view would show first a crowd of girls in the theatre, rehearsing for a play, merrily sewing on their costumes and arranging the scenery; over in the gymnasium, we may see a fencing class downstairs, regular gym work up- stairs, girls getting read) for basket ball in their dressing rooms, and still others splashing round in the swimming tank. In the living room of the new building, Agassiz House, forces are divided between girls who are doing light study- ing, and those who are hovering about the piano, singing or dancing. As a closing scene, to prove that we do have something besides frivolity at Radcliffe, a glance into the library will show girls of all classes, — from seniors, in their caps and gowns, to freshmen, trying to adjust themselves to new methods — studying, and studying hard, for concentration for the moment is one of the first lessons a college girl must learn. Surely, the days when Radcliffe existed only under the stupendous title of “The Society for the Intercollegiate Instruction of Women” are past — well past — and now she takes her place among the foremost colleges in New England, not for the instruction of “women,” but for the physical, intellectual and moral development of girls, strong, healthy, active girls, who gather from all over the United States, work together and play together for four years — and then go forth better fitted to fill a woman’s place in the world because they have spent those four years under the careful supervision of their alma mater, whose motto is “Veritas.” J J J Umpression of fttauvarC» Uliupersitp A man’s success at Harvard depends almost entirely upon himself. It makes absolutely no difference who a man is, where he comes from, how much or how little money he has, if he proves himself a gentleman. If he displays ability, by his own efforts he may succeed in scholarship, athletics, class life, or club life. If a man works diligently for his class, and through

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THE GOLDEN - ROI) jfootbau Ueam of 1905. yy The record of the High 4lSchool eleven for the season 0f 1905 stands out from those of previous elevens in ftg ) a season completed without a defeat. From the eleven jjL of 1904 only four players returned to school in 1905. At first glance there did not seem to be any material for an excellent team. Only nine men showed up at the first practice and most of these were “green”—a very discouraging commencement for a school of over 700 pupils with 300 boys. But, by the first game, eleven men were scraped up who de- feated Weymouth 29-0. The team was “ green ” and showed it, but it was composed of splendid material. All that was needed was a coach. Finally one of the graduates volunteered and was accepted. By the next game the team knew something of modern football and could put its knowledge into use. Result: Quincy, 18, Abington, 0. The following week there was jx)or practice and the team did not go ahead. Therefore in the Roxbury game they did not be- gin to play until the second half was nearly over but they would have won then if Roxbury’s official had not shown great partiality to his team. Result, 0-0. After that three more games came at scheduled times—the fellows practiced faithfully and three straight victories were won, viz: Dorchester by 11-0 ; Adams by 40-0 in ten minute halves ; and, Ballou and Hobigand by 25-0. Then came the game with Thayer, but after postponing it twice Thayer gracefully declined to play. It is certain that with halves as long as the memorable game in ’99, the High school would have scored be- tween 100 and 130-0. Atthis point the manage- ment was not able to get any game which should have been scheduled at the beginning of the school year. After a wait of a complete week or more during which there was no practice, Malden High telephoned for a game to be played that same afternoon. Quincy accepted. “High” not only met Malden half way but kept the ball in Malden’s territory, and finally scored a touch- down which was not allowed by Malden’s official. This game completed a season in which the High School eleven not only was undefeated but kept its goal line from being crossed in a scheduled game, a record of which not only the school but Quincy is proud. Much credit is due to Captain Moody, who was a good leader, getting along well with the players and making all work together for the team. His work at tackle was more than up to the standard that a captain should set. At the other tackle was “ Rusty ” Comins, next year’s captain, who was the fire and dash of the whole line as well as a reliable ground gainer. Indeed, Captain Moody and Comins were the equals of any tackles on school elevens around Boston. At left guard Bean, Hodgkinson, Sprague, Claflin, and Bradley were all tried. This was one of the two weak points on the team, the other being the full back. Bean played the most in this position and worked very hard, putting up a splendid game for a man of his weight. I.upton, the center, was more than the equal of any of his opponents and was a great help to the quarter back by his accurate passing. At right guard, Badger not only outplayed his man but seemed to be able to open up a “hole” big enough for a cart to drive through. Right end was well filled by Gourlie, who went through the season without losing a single tackle when going down the field under a punt, and who invariably stopped all plays directed against him. Fallon, the left end, had his work somewhat split up, being called to do all of the kicking. He played his regular position well but punting was what made him the more valuable. He was coached to take all the time he needed to get his kick off accurately, and he did it; making long, high spirals difficult to catch which gave the ends plenty of time to get down under them. When he was doing this, his position was taken by the left half back “ Kite ” Sanders, the captain of the 1904 eleven, and one of the most effective, offensive and defensive half backs that the High School has ever had. The other half was played by Bass in the early part of the season but later he was placed at “ full ” and the full back at half and the change worked out splendidly. Arthur was thus better able to put into play his knack of circling the end and his ability to stop tackle