Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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O.v.C. Mr. Paulson:—What is the unit of power, Browne? “Wet” (starting):—Wot? Mr. Paulson:—That’s correct. Sample “Freshie” Recitation. 1918:—His brother died because he was killed. Miss Perry (to Rosie Du Temple at board):—Change your form, Miss Du Temple —Larson doesn’t like it. Think This Over. Mr. Roache:—What is the principal plank of the Democratic Party? “Jimmie” O’Connor:—Pine! Hunt, the “Brite Boy”:—That’s the name of the big “movie” that’s here today. “Things that Never Happen.” 1916:—C’mon to the movies. I gotta coupla free tickets. 1915:—Aw, Gee, no! I gotta do my French. A Drama in One Scene. Curtain rises on Room 25, Q. H. S. Various pupils busy studying (?). Miss Perry at desk. Enter Leo, who passes to seat and sits down with emphasis. Business of screech and a quick rise. Thumb-tack is discovered. Miss Perry:-—Bring it here, Catler. Is the point gone? (Quick Curtain.) Hunt:—Say, Wet, are you “Bassett” in the play? Browne:—No, boob, I’m rotten—on the level. McDonald (in Debating Club):—The girls’ club had only one absent member at the last meeting. Voice from the Rear:—Were you there? More Truth Than Poetry in This. The one who thinks these jokes are poor, Would quickly change his views Could he compare the ones we print With those we do not use. Slow But Sure. From a “Soph” book report:—“One day Sir Maxwell proposed to Virginia, and a week later they were both engaged to each other.” Miss Perry:—What does “infatuation mean ? McCormack:—It’s something to do with love—I don’t know much about it. Mr. Paulson:—If anything should go wrong in this experiment, we and the labora- tory might be blown sky high. Come closer, class, so you will be able to follow me. At Kincaide’s. “What does that word “asbestos” on the curtain mean? Don: I don’t think I would like to marry any girl unless I knew she was self-sacrific- ing. Nettie:—But wouldn’t that prove it? The Menagerie. Miss Holt (in French):—1st sentence: “Where are the monkeys?” 2nd sentence (as she points to seniors in the rear of the room): “There they are.” Room 8:—Give me a title for comparison. 1918:—“A Ford and an Automobile.”

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The Golden - Rod 21 came second with 28 points, 16 of them from free tries. Beaton from the backfield caged 18 points, all baskets. Captain Crocker had 18 points, 10 from the floor, when he was in- jured. Browne contributed 16 points, all from the floor, and Welsford got 16 points, 8 from fouls. The team faced a hard-luck season, for there was hardly a game when every Quincy man was well enough to play the whole game. This was the immediate cause of the irregular- ity of the team’s playing ability. The second team finished tied for first in the Junior Interscholastic League, being tied with Wellesley. During the season the sec- ond team netted 228 points against the 131 of their opponents. The juniors lost but two of the fifteen games played. They won from Revere, Winthrop, Reading, and Brock- ton twice; Holbrook 1st once; and split with Weymouth and Wellesley. The splended success of the second team is not due to any one player alone but to the entire team, for every man on that team showed a spirit of fight and enthusiasm every moment of play. The players who did such good work are Capt. Morrison, Favreau, Desmond, Gilliat, Rasmussen, and Baker. Each of these men was rewarded with a second team “Q” for his efforts. The following were awarded first team letters for their work during the basket-ball season: Capt. Crocker, Hamlin. Welsford, Browne, Crosscup, Davis, Beaton, Prout, and Manager Roache. Lawrence Beaton, the gritty back, was elected Captain of basket ball for the season of 1916. Townsend Hingston has been chosen manager. The stocky sophomore class team defeated the seniors in a close and exciting game for the class championship. As a result the following sophomores will receive their numer- als: Captain Jenkins, Mullen, De Senso, At- kins, Le Cain, Mecagni, and Rheinhalter. The baseball candidates are practising daily at the park. Coaches Mansur and French have a hard job on their hands to get together a well trained team, as many of last year’s team have either graduated or left school. Bates, last year’s third baseman, has gone to Thayer Academy; Creedon, Dolan, and Sawyer have left school, while Stedman, Jenkins, and .Martin have graduated. Hamlin, who turned from catcher to pitcher last year, will probably be in the box. O’- Connor threw out his arm last year and may not be able to pitch much this year, but if he docs come back. Quincy is sure of two good pitchers. Anderson and Smith may show good form but they are in need of more experience. De Senso and O’Donnell are the leading candidates for the back-stop, both having had a little experience last year. A hard struggle for first is predicted; Arthur, Desmond, Jepson, and Catler are after this sack. Captain Larkin will cover short, his work being quite creditable in this position. At third, Ford is the most likely looking man,although there are several promising men against him who may develop into fast players. In the outfield, Browne and Reardon are the reg- ulars. It is hoped that the team this year will make a better showing than the team of last year, but this is up to the fellows. The pupils in this school lack the spirit of the athletics of the school. When the coaches call for candidates for the different teams a mere handful report. At least one hundred boys should report when a call for candidates is given. Class baseball has been suggested as a means of interesting more of the fellows and of giving the coaches a better line on the material in the lower classes. Robert Foy, Athletic Editor.

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