Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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The Golden Rod - CAUSE EXCHANGES Q :J1 WE HAVE ‘RECEIVEJ3 SEVERAL KNOCKS ABOUT THE CUT FOR EXCHANGES RECENTLY HLRES HOPING'THE RESUt-T WILL BE SATIS- FACTORY THE CAUSE 15 EviOENT The literary department of the “Argus” is espec- ially good. We were glad to receive a copy of the “Herald” (Westfield High School). Having attended that school for a short time the exchange editor naturally feels interested in its paper. The cover and also the cuts of the Medford “Reveiw” are very attractive. We were glad to receive again a copy of the Sa- gamore.” The exchange column is an excellent feature of the paper. Since the last issue of the “Golden Rod,” a copy of the “Fowder Horn” was welcomed with the other exchanges. The paper was very interesting and we hope it will continue to be one of our permanent exchanges. The “Review” (Lowell) contains an excellent exchange column,— well filled with comments and jokes. The cuts also arc very suggestive. The literary department of the Holten” is very interesting. The “Red and Black” is a well-arranged paper. The Oracle” (Manchester, N. H. is as interest- ing as ever, and contains a well written story

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THe Golden Rod in mind that they, when their time comes, will have to choose a course upon which their life work ends. For many students this is a difficult choice and one that demands due consideration. Students preparing to enter Tech, should spend more time on the High School subjects that fit them for entrance, and should endeavor to enter with a clear record. They should also obtain the highest degree of eff- iciency in the important subjects relating to their courses and to their future. Tech is, therefore, an Institure for either the student or the athlete. Athletics do not play an important part, nor do they add to the name, but are important for the school’s work. Other colleges turn out men of athletic fame while Tech turns out men famous in the more important departments of the every day life. Those who have chosen to enter Tech have chosen wisely. H. Welsh, 1913. AMHERST COLLEGE. The fairest college of them all’ is a topic on which I am glad to say a few words. Amherst College, though small, is. nevertheless, large enough to take an active part in all branches of intercol- legiate interest. The Amherst Dramatic Associa- tion has won an enviable reputation throughout the eastern colleges. The concerts of the Mandolin and Glee Clubs have won fame for the College, while in public speaking and debating contests, Amherst has acknowledged few superiors. Amherst does not shine in these interests alone, for she has given considerable attention to athletic and has gained more than moderate success in all branches of sport, especially in that of base ball. Amherst has also the honor of takingthc innitiative in affairs which are now considered indispensable to all colleges of the present time. The first college gymnasium of the country was that built at this col- lege and the first system of compulsory physical training was instituted here. Amherst’s attitude toward athletics makes them of secondary impor- tance therefore, every man must have a standing of 65 in all his subjects in order to represent Amherst College in any way. Amherst is then, a college in which by far the greater attention is paid to scholarship. This atten- tion does not, however, govern the amount of study but the proper methods of study. For this reason Amherst is especially well endowed to turn out successful men,both for the professions and for the business world. The relations between the faculty and the students are the best that could be desired. The fac- ulty is not apart from,but a part of the student body. Our interests are their interests; our welfare their concern; and they are all the heritage of the college. Each student looks upon h is professor not merely as a teacher, but rather as an adviser, who is ready at all ti mes to give advice and aid. This con- cord and unity of spirit between the student and professor materially aids in making the college man what he should be, a master among men and a leader of men. Hammond Pride. 1913 Exchanges The Golden Rod” acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the following papers since its last issue The Review” (Lowell). Calendar,” ‘Alpha,’ Pioneer,” “Review” (Medford), Oracle” (Man- chester), Student, Beacon, Quarterly. Jab- berwoch,” Harvard Illustrated magazine,” Enter- prize, (Roxbury). Breeze,” School Life.” Senior’ Recorder,” Register,” Blue Owl,” “Sagamore,’ Powder Horn,” Chandelier, Clarion,” Pre mier, Imp,” Enterprise” (Keene, N. H.) Holten”. Red and Black, Oracle (Malden) “Volunteer,” Minute Man,” Argus, Oracle,” (Bangor Me.) “Orange and Black,” “Review” (Lynn), and Distaff.” Girls of My Generation” in the April number of the Enterprize” is a well written article. The Imp” contained an interesting story en- titled Fritz,” The Oracle” (Malden) was very interesting. The little play Much Astew over Nothing ’’was certainly excellent.

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THe Golden Rod ‘For Friendship’s Sake.” The ‘‘Harvard Illustrated Magazine came among our exchanges. The paper is certainly excellent, but somewhat beyond High School students. The tasty cover design of the “Minute Man” adds much to the attractiveness of the paper. Among our best exchanges this month, werc;- thc “Premier,” “Calendar, and the Oracle” (Ban gor, Me.). The “Senior” contains splendid material for a paper printed every two weeks. The “Golden Rod” has received this year a large number of excellent exchanges. We hope that in the future, each and every one will remain an exchange of our paper. Willie saw some dynamite, Couldn’t understand if cpiite, Investigation never pays— It rained Willie for seven days.”—Ex. “A watch may have no gender, But you really can't efface The fact that nearly always There’s a woman in the case.”—Ex Mrs. H. (relating burglar scare)—“Yes, I heard a noise and got up and there under the bed, I saw a man’s legs,” Mrs. W. —“Mercy, the burglars?” Mrs. H.—“No, my husband’s; he heard the noise too.”—Ex Ye Old Mill. Mill—Q. H. S. Mill boss—Principal Machinery—Teachers Raw material—Frcshies Finished Product—Seniors. Waste Product—Flunkers—Ex. I gif to you a violet In token dat I’m glad we met; I hope we may Already yet Once more again Togedder get.” —Ex If I do not have my Latin, Mr. Holbrook will declare, Unless I get a wiggle on I’ll barely get a fair.” If I flunk downright in Physics And o’er a problem have a fit. “Egno ne credit” Don’t trust a pony”—Ex “Out of the house the burglar stole, A bag of chink he chunk; And many a wicked smile he smole. And many a wink he wunk And many a hideous grin he grun; And many a thought he thunk. ’ —Ex T’was in a restaurant they met, One Romeo and’Juliet. ‘Twas there he first fell into debt, For Rom-e-od what Juli-et.” —Ex Freshman (reciting)For his service Isaac gave Gurthan Italian.” Teacher (surprized):- “An Italian?” Freshman:- “Well, the book said a guinea, but I dont use slang ” HOW TO SUCCEED. “Push,’’said the Button Take pains,” said the Window. “Never be led.” said the Pencil Be up-to-date,” said the Calendar. Always keep cool,” said the Ice. Do business on tick. said the Clock “Never lose your head,” said the Barrel. “Do a driving business,” said the Hammer, “Aspire to greater things,” said the Nutmeg. Make light of everything,” said the Fire. Make much of small things,” said the Microscope. Spend much time in reflection,” said the Mirror. “Do work you are ‘sooted’ for,” said the Flue. Get a good pull with the ring,” said the Door-bell. Besharp in all your dealings,” said the Knife. Find a good thing and stick to it,” said the Glue. —Ex John- What’s the best way to teaen.a girl how to swim?” Charles-“Oh, easy, first you put your left arm around her waist, and gently take her left hand, then—” John-“Oh, come off, she’s my sister.” Charlcs- Aw, shove her off the dock.”—Ex Mr. Weiss will ask me sweetly, If I want a c’tificate,” At French I try to study, But all one has to say To drive me fairly crazy Is Parlez-vous francais ?’’ G. J. TO