Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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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

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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 men have shown the results of good training and deserve great credit for their hard work. The opening game with the South Boston High School aroused more than the usual interest. Up to the last of the ninth inning .the score stood 3-3. In the first half of the tenth inning, the South Boston team failed to score. Then was Quincy’s chance! Two men were on the bases, with Captain Bates at the bat. AH at once a great cheer arose,- “Russ” Bates had knocked a fine fly out to left field enabling the men on the bases to reach home plate easily while left fielder was still chasing the ball. Quincy won the game! Recent games have added other such victories to the Quincy High. The schedule for the baseball season is as follows: April 19. So. Boston at Quincy. 22. Rockland “ “ 29, Weymouth 44 44 May 2. Revc re 44 4 4 6, Brockton 4 4 44 ” 10. Abington 44 4 4 12. Melrose 44 44 ” IN. Dedham 4 4 4 4 » 18, Dedham 4 4 4 4 M 20, Hingham 4 4 44 24. Brockton “ Brockton. J une 1, Everett “ Everett. 3. Lynn E. I I. S. “ Quincy. 6. Rockland “ Rockland. 8, Arlington. “ Quincy. »» 10, Hingham Hinhgam. 15, Waltham Waltham. Captain Russell Bates has been our “hero” in every team this year, with the exception of track team. “Russ” has done all a man could to make the teams a success. Quincy has had teams this year which will set the standard for teams of coming seasons. “Three cheers and a tiger” for Captain Bates with the best of good wishes for his future success. The work in the gymanasium under Dr. Smith has proved of great interest, as well as of great help to both boys and girls. I)r. Smith is another person to whom, through these columns, we wish to show our appreciation of his good work. Franz Marceau, otherwise known as “Babe” is a man of whom Quincy High is proud. Marceau’s running has been a most interesting feature in the sporting columns of Greater Boston. His running for the B. A. A. has also awakened a great deal of interest in the runner. We want to wish “Babe” all success in the future. May he continue the good work We feel that we are very fortunate in being able to publish a partial schedule of next season's ball games. Manager Blackmur 1911 is making every effort to have the best of football schedule on record. Cambridge Latin at Quincy Sept. 27 Weymouth H. S. 99 99 » 30 Abington H. S. M »9 Oct. 7 Revere H. S. ” Revere 99 11 Brockton H. S. ” Brockton 9V !4 Hingham H.S. ” Quincy Nov. 11 Dorchester H. S. Dorchester 99 19 (Other games are as booked for both at home an away) Theodore Corey, 1910 Alumni Notes M. I. T. The freshmen at M. 1. T. obtain their first real impression of the institute from the Juniors, who form the freshman class at the beginning of the school year. Tech has been compared to a mud- scow in regard to getting into, but to a canoe in r(,gard to staying in. This comparison represents to a certain degree, the demands made upon the student during the four years. Tech does not make use of the elective system. Every student chooses a definite course, planned by the Institute, and he must follow the subjects prescribed by his course. Some of the subjects may seem out of place but necessary to the course. All prospective students shouldar be