Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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The Golden Rod into Charlie’s face, which Charlie met the other walking down the street? We were pleased to receive a visit recently from former Head -Master Charles F. Harper, now of Syracuse, New York. Miss Bessie Brooks discontinued her post- graduate course here to accept a position as teacher in Montiview, New Hampshire. Teacher: “Give me an example of an independent clause expressing command.” Bright Pupil: “Let George do it.” Miss Beattie 1910 is occasionally seen about the school. We arc glad to learn that her eye has greatly improved. Teacher, Eng, IY (Reading to class) “The devil, the very devil himself! Smith,1911 (Rear of room).Here! Here!! Here!!!’ Charles H. Kendall 1910 won second place in potato race for Seniors in the annual gymnastics exhibition of B. A. A. on Tuesday, Favorite savings of some of the teachers Mr. Weiss “Very readily” Miss Thompson “As it were” Mr. Goddard: “All right, my boy Mr. Holbrook “Make it English.” Miss Howe: “Parlez a francais.” Great interest was shown recently in the reading of the play ‘Versalzei”by various members of “ Der deutche Yerein.” The cast was as follows Bertha............die Frau....... Miss Hicks Arnold.........der Mann ........Mr. Hanson. Luberg .......................... Mr. Lundin Die Tante .......................Miss Packard Der Onkle .......................Mr. Warshaw Trudschen ....................... Miss Pote Mr. Fouchct: “About thirty of the ‘Ros Maidens’ are still missing.” Yoice from the floor: “Where have they gone?” Bill N—: ’‘They must have got married.” WANTED-Something to keep Jameson’s attention from the girls in Room 21. The track fellows are out training nearly every fair day. Teacher Room 8: “How may a description be made more vivid?” Freshman: “A description may be made more vivid by describing the article in order. For in stance, when describing a person, start with the head and go down.” The cost of publishing the first and second num- bers of the “Golden Rod” was as follows: Decem- ber $73.35; April, $66.00; the cost of this issue is estimated at $70.00. Miss Mary Brown deserves the highest commen- dation for the “finished” manner in which “the Amazons” was presented. The results of Miss Brown’s artistic coaching were manifest inthe al- most professional manner in which the various parts were taken. At a Senior class meeting held April 5, 1910 three committees were elected. They are as follows:- Picture Committee. William Northrop (chairman) Noah Hardy Eleanor Pratt Senior Reception Committee. Theo. Corey (chairman) Chas. Hearn Margaret Hall Grace De Wolfe Forest Royal Alfred Hanson Gladys Hunt Charles Kendall. Class Party Committee. Bertha Given (chairman) Lillian Meade R. Sprague Roy Sidelinger Dorothy Frye Richard Favorite Mildred Dunham MissSayward (translating Lat. Ill) “Rursus in arma feror”—“I rush into his arms Eng. teacher: “What was the relation between James 1Y and Henry YIII? Bright Senior: “Sisters.” Aaron Gould, a popular member of the Senior class has left school. His family intends to make their home on the Pacific Coast. Mr. Roache: “Has annyone seen Mr. Hearn in the gymnasium today? Pupil (Amid much snickering) “It’s girls day o-day” Miss Shackley, head of the Drawing department

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The Golden Rod The House of Seven Gables, 23 Pynchcon St., Salem, Mass., August 21, 1865. My dearest mother, When 1 drove up to 23 Pyncheon Street at about half past five, a week ago yesterday, my courage failed me for the house looked so large and so gloomy. I determined, however, “to spunk up” and to fill the house and its occupants with sunshine. After 1 had been rather cooly received, I learned that Cousin Hepsibah felt that she could not keep me. In the first place she is “as poor as a church mouse,” and in the second place, she thought that the dreary old house was no place for a young girl. At night when I cuddled down in the large old fashioned bed, I thought that on the morrow I should see all you dear folks, r owever, the night’s sleep changed cousin Hcpzibah’s mind for in the morning she told me that I might stay with her for the present at least. So I am going to have a glorious time hunting for the hidden treasure Oh, yes. I have seen the Judge and I don’t like him at all. He seems to be very changeable; one minute he smiles so pleasantly and the next, he scowls. Cousin Hcpzibah has just opened a cent-shop, so when 1 am not entertaining Clifford, who by the way is at home, I am seated behind the counter making change. Mother, imagine me, your little Phoebe making change. Clifford came only a few days ago so I a n not very well acquainted with him. 1 think that he must have been very fascina- ting when a young man. In one of the rear gables of the house there is a queer young man, a daguerreotypist. I expect to spend many pleasant hours with him in the sum- mer house for he has promised to tell me all about my ancestors, of whom I know scarcely anything. I shan’t have much to say to him,however, so don’t worry, mother dear. Hoping to hear from you soon, with love to all the family and neighbors, I remain Your loving daughter, Phoebe Pynchcon. P. S. Please send the sash to my pink dress; it is in the band-box in the spare room closet. Olive Fay 1911. Locals and Jokes Commencement—June 22nd. College Examinations are next in order. Senior Dramatics were the best yet. What course have you elected for next year? Quincy High seems to be a popular school for visi- ting teachers. No class dues—no reception tickets! The Senior—Junior reception Friday evening April 15th was a most enjoyable occassion Miss Lillian McGilvary 1912 has returned to school after a long illness. Teacher: “What is Italy? 1912: A large city. The Senior Honor parts for Commencement have been awarded to the following pupils: Mary Cleveland Grace DeWolfe Richard Favorite Alfred Hanson Miss T—d: “Some of you pupils must be more careful: your marks are slipping up.” Bright Senior in Rear (doing some thinking) “Some of us are looking out they dont slip down.” Mr. Hart certainly deserves great commendation for the excellent appearance of the lawns about the High School. Many students have recently been fitted to glasses at the optical Department at Woolworths. (Junior in his sleep after Eng III. —E)“Aye, tear her tattered ensign down.” Ssizz—Ssizz If Charlie Kendall should meet Charlie Kendall coming down the street, and Charlie should look up into Charlie’s face and Charlie should look down

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THe Golden Rod has tendered her resignation, the same to take effect in June. Frcshie (translating Latin.) “If the other had not helped the other, the other would have been killed.” Miss B----rgc- “Thais’ too deep for me.” It is a pleasure to have an accomodating photo- grapher in Quincy. Mr. Nerses very willingly took another group picture for the weather was so misty at the time of the first sitting. Miss Mildred Dunham was the efficient property manager of the Senior Dramatics. Miss Marion Hicks has been chosen class prophet and Gordon Jameson, class historian “Saffo” is some singer. Anybody wishing a lunch at recess free of charge apply to A. Hanson TO. A school meeting was held in the hall Friday- April 22, to present Q’s” to the relay and basket ball teams in recognition of their excellent work on the athletic field. First the relay team composed of Franz Marceau, William Cranshaw, William Man- ning, and Everett Prout marched across the plat- form and received their Q’s” Soon the members of the basket ball team, headed by Cap’t Bates, with Leslie Arthur, Harold Chapman, Millard Chapman, Frank Harmon, William Manning, and Harold Prout followed, each receiving a “Q” amid continued clapping. In presenting the letters, Head master Mowlett told of his pride in the men and that the battles won on the athletic field are simply fore-runners of the larger and more glorious battles that some will win on the worlds’ field of action. The Seniors have reason to feel proud of their dramatics. Although the play, Pinero’s “Amozons’ was a much more ambitious one than many pre- vious classes have attempted, it was performed with a finish that is highly creditable to high school pup- ils. In excellence the cast was a well-balanced one from the charming [Lady Noeline to the slou- ching old Litton. The Belturbct sisters. Margaret Hall. Gladys Bain, and Anna Larkin, in their jaunty corduroy suits were most attractive. Each so well sustained her particular character that a dis- tinct atmosphere was created now by the dignified Lady Noeline now by the dashing Lady Thomasin, now by the timid Lady Wilhelmina. Isabel Thomas made an admirable mother and Philip Levowich played and looked to perfection the part of the minister. Leon Browne and Roy Sidelinger in character parts of the Frenchman who wanted to be English, and the Englishman whose ancestors made history were excellent. Each was a perfect foil for the other, and kept the audi- ence in a continual state of laughter. Charles Hearn was absolutely at his ease as the old game-keeper, while the part of mannish gymnasium teacher was played splendidly by Sarah Hale. William Northrop as the hero, Lord Utterly, had fine stage presence and was such a convincing lover that when, in spite of many re- buffs, he finally won the lovely “Lady Noeline,” he had the full approval of the audience. No little of the success of the play was due to the artistic stage setting which was arranged by Stan- ley Churchill and Richard Favorite. Athletic Notes Here we are,—baseball season again and a rou- sing good team! Baseball should have the hearty support of the school. If you want a good team, come out and help. A team is always encouraged with a good following. The prospects for a successful season are very- bright ; all we ask is the hearty support of the school. The team started in good season this spring by- practicing batting in School gymnasuim. Later when the weather permitted, the men went down to the regular field where they soon were in fine shape and ready for the real games. We want to thank all those persons who came to field practice and who helped faithfully in the coaching of our team. Mr. Currier has been very kind in helping the boys this present season as well as in the past years. He has done all in his power to assist the team and, as a school, we wish to thank him for his untiring efforts in our behalf. Thus far the team has been most successful; the