Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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18 7 h e Golden-Rod mighty” as far as the class photograph was concerned. At this meeting President Crocker ap- pointed for the annual senior reception committee: Willard Crocker, chairman ; Robert Davis, Lincoln Crosscup, Margaret Park, Marion Wilson, and Louise Churchill. The following have been appointed as the senior banquet committee: Sturgis Hunt, chairman; Thomas Barstow, Hazel Henry, and Dorothy Brown. Twelfth Night, given on March 12, was the fourth of the matinees offered to high school pupils at the Boston Opera House. Owing to the disbanding of the Jewett Company for this season, the fifth and last production, which was to have been selected from the more modern plays, has been cancelled, and the money of ticket holders refunded. It is needless to say that the pupils thoroughly enjoyed the offerings of the players and hope that similar arrangements can be made in the future. The fire drill of March 23 emptied the en- tire building in a little under ninety seconds. This is the shortest time so far this year and speaks well for the co-operation of all. Miss Elinor Furber is taking the place of Miss Ryan in Room 10. The school flag was placed at half mast March 23 out of respect to Charles Francis Adams. Did you know that: And idea in some people’s heads would get awfully lonely? A fool continues to argue when he is con- vinced that he is wrong? Some people’s minds are like sponges— they give forth only what has been soaked into them? Some folks are like rocking chairs—full of motion without progress. It is better to have a boil than a grouch: you can usually cure the boil. Arthur Bowen, News Editor. BACHELOR HALL Senior dramatics QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL April 23, 1915 8 O’clock CAST HON. GEOFFREY MYRTLETON......................... SILAS JERVIS.................................... ELISHA BASSETT.................................. ENSIGN JACK MEREDITH............................ PINKERTON CASE.................................. VERE LEE....................................... JASPER......................................... O’ROURKE........................................ BETTY VANCE.................................... POLLY REYNOLDS.................................. MRS. VAN STYNE................................. CLAIRE, her daughter.......................... COACH—MISS ELIZABETH O’NEILL EARLE SIMMONS LINCOLN CROSSCUP WESTEY BROWNE WILLARD CROCKER REGINALD H. GAY STURGIS H. HUNT .CLARENCE CARLSON ......JAMES SMITH KATHERINE EOLLETT MILDRED BURKE GLADYS DU PLESM ..DOROTHY BROWN- TICKETS 50c and 35c Reserved

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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

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The Golden-Rod 19 ALUMNI NOTES. The editorial staff of the “Golden-Rod has chosen a new editor for this column as the combined work of this column and the ex- change column seemed to be too great a burden for one person. The Alumni Association has certainly got a good start. They are planning to give a play in charge of Mrs. Willard Shepard (n6e Molly Brown) on May 8th for the benefit of the High School Athletic Associa- tion. On June 3rd there is to be a picnic, featured by a baseball game between the odds and evens. A membership campaign will be held in April. The Association will play the High School base ball team on April 19th and they arc also planning some tennis matches. They are in hope of defeat- ing the school teams and thus make up for the defeat which they received in basketball this winter. Edwin I). McDonald, T3, is working as a shipper, at the G. E. Keith Co., South Boston. Richard Ash, T3, is studying at Tufts College. Ruth Gordon (Jones) T4, who is studying at the Three Arts Club, New York, had a small part in a play entitled “The Rented Earl” at Maxine Elliot’s theatre, New York. Edward L. Newcomb T3, is employed at the Tubular Rivet and Stud Co., Quincy. C. Fuller T3, is taking a course at Mass- achusetts Agricultural College. Mitchel Martin T3, is working for his father. Edward Lyons T4, has a position in Boston. Francis O’Brien T4, and Emery Tobin are employed at the Fore River Shipbuilding Co., Quincy. Frank Townsend T4 is working at the McElwain Shoe Company. The Ohio Journal-Herald, a few weeks ago, spoke of the splendid work of Allison Marsh, Q. H. S. ’09 and Amherst ’13, in the physical department of Wesleyan University as as- sistant to Prof. Dixon. This is his first year at Wesleyan and he is already a great favorite among the students and faculty, and promises to make a great success. Marjorie Snow, Viola Jackson and Priscilla Robinson, all of the class of 1914, were in the Radcliffe freshman play, “Quality Street,” which was presented several weeks ago. Margaret Atwood. Alumni Editor. 6 v.C The Golden-Rod extends a hearty welcome to all the old “Exchanges,” and also to the following new ones;— The Breccia—Portland, Me. The Vermont Pioneer Randolph Center, Ver- mont. The Chro?iicle—Hartford, Conn. The Mirror- Waltham, Mass. The Voice—Concord, Mass. The Recorder—Winchester, Mass. The Wireless—Dedham, Mass. The Green and Gold—Oakland. Cal. The Student—Providence. R. I. The Radiator -Somerville, Mass. The Review—Westboro, Mass. The Rrciew—Newton, Mass.