Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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16 The Golden- Rod SCHOOL LIFE. DEBATING SOCIETY. A regular meeting of the Debating Society was held on Wednesday evening, March 17. The debate scheduled for this meeting was postponed and in its place, a practice debate, preliminary to that which Quincy is to have with Weymouth, was held. The question was: Resolved that the Filipinos should have their immediate independence. The follow- ing were the disputants: (affirmative) Smith, Foy, McDonald, and MacMahon; (negative) Bowen, Kidder, Brokaw, and Marr. After an exceedingly close and interesting debate, the decision was given to the affirmative, who are to debate against Weymouth on this same question. Mr. Collins, who acted as chairman of the judges, gave the fellows a short talk in which he praised the work of the society and gave much good advice. The nominating committee submitted the name of Arthur Bowen for assistant secretary. Mr. Bowen was unanimously elected to fill that office. On Friday, March 10, the committee chosen to negotiate with the Weymouth High School Debating Society, held a conference with a representative of that society. At this meeting it was decided that the debate between the two schools should take place at Quincy High School on Wednesday evening April 7, at 7.30 It was also decided to invite the pupils of the schools to listen to this debate. THALIA CLUB. A surprise entertainment was given to the girls on the afternoon of March 18 by several members of the club. The affair was intro- duced by twelve girls of the sophomore class, in costume, representing roses, who gave an excellent exhibition of several folk dances. A playlet entitled “Every Girl was next presented. This is a short allegory showing how a thoughtful girl, though temporarily at- tracted by many of life’s pleasing externals has sufficient will power and judgment to reject all such things and accept in their places Love, Work, and Health. The various parts were admirably taken by the follow- ing:— Every girl—C harlot te Ba rstow. Hope—Jennie Gibb. Mirth—Dorothy Stevens. I Vcalth—M arion Si mpson. K n owl edge—Marion Walt her. Beauty—Hester Harkins. Work—Anna Campbell. Health—Margaret Park. Love—Florence Crowell. The committee in charge of the enter- tainment was Mildred Harrison, Margaret Atwood, and Margaret Park. The Club has been obliged to give up its annual dramatics for this year owing to the great demand for the use of the school hall by other organizations of the school. On the afternoon of March 27, the girls went on a hike along Adams. Shore, where they ate their lunches. Those in charge were Emma Kendall and Alice Hogan. SCHOOL. The annual dramatic production of the senior class, to be presented in the school hall on the evening of April 23, is in full progress with daily rehearsals. The play selected this year is a three-act comedy en- titled “Bachelor Hall” and from the reports that we hear, the cast promises to give us three acts full of life and action. It be- hooves everybody who possibly can to “get in” on this treat. The following cast have been selected:— Hon. Geoffrey Myrtleton, Congressman from the 10th District..........Earle Simmons. I Deacons from Rambletown. Elisha Bassett,) Wesley Browne, Lincoln Crosscup.

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The Golden-Rod 15 and now Johnson saw his peril and spurted. Immediately, John closed up. At the be- ginning of the third lap, Johnson spurted again; but King stuck close to his heels. Now the gong was ringing for the last lap. The crowd was yelling like mad, rattles were clattering, horns were blowing, and John, dim-eyed and faint, gritted his teeth and sprinted. How slowly he seemed to be going! Would he ever get there? But now he saw the tape, ahead. With a final effort, he plunged forward, felt the tape break a- cross his chest, and fell, a huddled heap, on the cinder path. He had won the meet. Hugh Nixon, ’17. THE BEAUTY OF CHILDHOOD. After H. B. Wright’s 1 The blue of the clear summer sky is the chosen color of the eyes of childhood. Per- haps some fairy took a piece of the blue sky and put it into childhood’s eyes; perhaps it was luck that it so happened; perhaps it was done by the hands of Providence; whoever it was that did it, it still remains that child- hood’s eyes are as blue as the summer sky. The crimson of the rising and setting sun paints childhood’s cheeks. Perhaps some playful fairy painted them, perhaps luck was called to this duty, perhaps the hands of Providence painted them; whoever did it, the rising and setting sun still paints child- hood’s cheeks a beautiful crimson, 'flic golden sunlight dancing on the ripples of the waters gives childhood the hue of its flowing tresses. Perhaps a fairy gave it, perhaps it was luck, or perhaps Providence gave it Himself; whoever gave it, childhood’s THEIR YESTERDAYS.” tresses still are golden as the sunlight on the ripples. The sunlight striking the dew-drops puts the sparkle into childhood’s eyes. Per- haps some fairy put it there, perhaps luck or Providence; whoever did it, the sparkle of childhood’s eyes is like the sparkle of the dew- drops in the sunshine. The song of the birds, now soft and how, now sweet and strong, gives the note to childhood’s tongue; who- ever did it, this still remains so. The romp- ing, playing, and skipping of the little lamb and kitten have given a playful spirit to child- hood’s heart. The soft gurgle and ripple of a silvery brook is like the laughter of the innocent child. Now the beauty of child- hood is compared with the beauties of nature. This beauty of childhood is given to us to keep pure and holy, but has anyone ever kept it so? Isaac N. Wainionpaa, T7. A HILL-TOP SUNSET. As we reached the summit of the hill the sun had just set in a burst of golden glory. Far below, spread in a cup-like valley, the prosperous little city lay. Church-spires, towers, and grimy smoke-stacks pierced the damp evening mist, making little dark smudges against the smooth sunset-tinted gray of the mist. The sky above us was like a great over- turned bowl, closed down tight over the horizon line. In the west where ‘Old Sol’ had just retired to rest the sky was golden, shading to a rosv-pink, then orange, yellow, and light green. Then up overhead it merged into a great infinite blue, which, in turn, shaded to violet and darkened to purple. This great rainbow sky was reflected faintly in the mist covered valley. Marion Joyce, T7. Seniors were born for great things; Juniors were born for small; But it is not recorded Why Freshmen were born at all. Ex.

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1 be (golden - Rod 17 Ensign Jack Meredith, acting under sealed orders..............Willard Crcxker. Vere Lee, an amateur actor and author of “The Fatal Shot. .............Sturgis hunt. Pinkerton Case, an amateur detective .... Reginald Gay. Jasper, the butler at Bachelor Hall...... Clarence Carlson. O’Rourke, a policeman .... Robert Davis. Betty Vance, Myrtleton s ward ........... Katiieryx Follet. Polly Reynolds, an amateur actress....... Mildred Burke. Mrs. Van Styne, who has dramatic aspirations Gladys Du Plessis Claire, her daughter who has not......... .............. Dorothy Brown. The pupils of the second and third year German classes have formed a club to be called “Der Deutsche Verein” for the pur- pose of further cultivation of the German language. The club met in a somewhat in- formal manner on the afternoon of March 31 with Miss Zeller for its first meeting. No one, on penalty of paying a forfeit, was per- mitted to speak a word of English. German games and songs were played and sung, everybody having a jolly good time. It is hoped to secure the services of outsiders to speak upon such topics as may be of in- terest to the members. It is with pleasure that we have noted the increased interest shown by the girls in athletics during the year. Much interest was shown in the organization of class basket ball teams, especially among the sophomore girls, who succeeded in turning out a cham- pionship team, winning three out of four games. Plans are being made by the the girls to form a field hockey team under Miss Anderson’s coaching. The sophomore class have selected their class pin, which is designed somewhat after the pin of the class of 191(5. The pin is oval in shape bearing the seal of the city of Quincy finished in gold. At the top “High School” is printed in golden letters upon a dark red field, the class color. At the bottom “Quincy” is printed in golden letters upon a white field. The class numerals 1917 are divided, 19 being placed on one side and 17 on the opposite side. The pin is of a very neat design and no doubt will be extremely pop- ular with the class. An exceedingly interesting and instruc- tive lecture on New England’s perishable food Supply was delivered to the members of the commercial classes during the fifth and sixth periods of March 12, by Mr. Briggs of the Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange. Mr. Briggs spoke on the subjects of eggs, poultry, butter, meats and oranges, giving many in- teresting facts about their production, treat- ment in cold storage, and consumption, which were thoroughly enjoyed by the pupils. The speaker also pointed out the numerous opportunities awaiting future producers. If applause is a sign, we shall have enough men in this business in a few years so that New England may export rather than import these perishable commodities. Miss Amsden promises to give us another entertainment in the form of a concert some- what similar to that given at Christmas. Possibly the pupils will have a chance to do their share toward making it a success. The date has been set at about April 30. The Quincy High School Athletic As- sociation has started a campaign among the men of the city in order to secure funds for the coming base-ball season. The idea is to sell a number of tickets for two dollars or as much more as one wishes, entitling the holder to an honorary membership in the association. In this manner the association hopes to get the much needed support of the business men. Come on, fellows, get your fathers interested and help a mighty good cause. The senior class meeting of March 20 was an excellent illustration of the “rule of a few