Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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THE GOLDEN-ROD 29 English Class T-8, influenced by the success of this assembly, conducted a similar one with Louis Merrill in charge on May 24. “What High School Students Should Know” was the subject which Dr. Payson G. Smith, our state commissioner of education, ably discussed. It is hoped that following the example of C-8 and T-8 other English classes will provide more of these educational entertainments for our student body. JUNIOR-SENIOR ENTERTAIN- MENT On Friday, April 22, the Juniors in- vited the Senior Class to an entertainment in the school gymnasium. At this time Mr. Collins presented the members of the basketball team with “Q’s.” A short pro- gram was followed by dancing and re- freshments. CONCERTS The evenings of A lay 16 and 17 saw two important events in public school musical circles. On the former date the instrumental classes of the grammar schools, under the direction of Miss Howes and Miss Tut- hill, gave an exhibition of work accom- plished during the year. Violin, cornet, ’cello, clarinet, xylophone solos, and brass quartets formed the program for the even- ing. Tuesday night, a concert by the High School chorus, with Miss Selma Ladzin- ski as soloist, was enjoyed. Solos by Miss Ladzinski and by Mr. Webster, the ’cellist, with selections by the glee clubs and chorus, made the concert most suc- cessful. ILLUSTRATED LECTURE The second Thursday in May, commer- cial students enjoyed an illustrated stere- opticon lecture by Prof. Fisher of Wel- lesley College on “Our National Parks.” A period of profit as well as of pleasure was spent. 2 CAMPS For Boys—For Men Kamp Kwinzy ROBINS’ POND Average Age 14 Years Any boy in Quincy may go 6 WEEKS—July 2 till Aug. 13 $7.00 Per Week SENIOR Kamp Kwinzy 17 Years and Over 10 days’ trip through the White Mountains $30.00 Entire Expense PLAN YOUR VACATION NOW!

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28 THE GOLDEN-ROD SENIOR DRAMATICS The Senior Class play was so success- fully presented on April 15 and 16 that several Seniors were moved to break into verse. I went to see a play one night That was given at the school. And it was so very exciting 1 could hardly keep cool. The hero was bored with all in life. Like many a millionaire; Travelling in Europe he found dull. So returned home in despair. It was a case of love at sight. After searching the world for a thrill. It was given him by a brunette. Eating a grapefruit in the grill. The villain was not as villains go. But a handsome gentleman crook. Who was so calm, cool, and collected. He could move the world with a look. The hero’s friend, so debonnair, W as a man we know as John. Who really was an adept At making love with handcuffs on. A burly Irishman with a brogue. Who was always in a fix. And kept us laughing all the time, Was Officer Six-Sixty-Six. We doff our hats to the Senior play. To the actors each and all! “Dramatics” has come and gone again. With this the best of all. Blanche C. Messier, 1921. This year the Seniors gave a play. Which they rehearsed for many a day. An expectant crowd drawn from the town Were much amused till the curtain went down The coach was quite a clever one To have the play so smoothly run. He painted the pictures for the play. And made the chest in half a day. The characters all were well portrayed— The part of Phelan, that Laverty played. The crook, the police, and females three Were greeted loudly with much glee. And looking back to this great night. The memories fill me with delight. Edwin C. Day, 1921. Grace A. Whitney, 1921. SENIOR CLASS May 11, the Senior Class made ar- rangements for the Class Banquet and Reception. John Lane, chairman, Ruth Kaulbeck, William Houlihan, Margaret Nowell, and Richard Brown will have charge of the banquet. For this occasion John Lane was chosen toastmaster. The annual Senior Class banquet was held at the Hotel Yendome in Boston on June 9. For the Senior Reception Committee the class appointed Edwin Day, chair- man, Esther Campbell, Fred Hannon, Beatrice Porter, and Reginald Hanson. Friday, June 24, at Alpha Hall, is the date set for this event. “Palmam qui meruit ferat,” (“Let him who has won it bear the palm”) is the class motto chosen by Paul Akin, Barbara Wells, and Donald Davis. ASSEMBLIES At the Monday morning assembly on March 13, the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs, and the Orchestra, with Miss Howes directing, rendered a short musi- cal program. After several selections by Orchestra and Glee Clubs, a youthful musician. Master Coburn Clark, enter- tained with his xylophone. The skill of the young player won him much applause and admiration from the students. The Monday following the Easter holi- day all students assembled in the hall at noon. Several faculty members gave short talks on “Spring Athletics,” especi- ally referring to baseball. Special efforts are being put forth to make the baseball season the most successful in the history of the school. The day preceding the 146th anniver- sary of the Battle of Lexington, English class C-8, with one of the members, Rus- sell Martin, presiding, presented a patri- otic program. Mr. Henry Beston Sheahan, an old friend of the School, now employed on the editorial staff of the Atlantic Monthly, delivered an address on “ The New Patriotism.” Music was furnished by several class members.

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30 THE GOLDEN-ROD 1921 VII t fcJW tW V wOf'a.S bv ToU Waa Son Music bv qJ 5av. He Our graduation night is here; At the portal of Life we stand; Though the past is a book which we have closed. Vet we have it near at hand. This book of school is a lengthy one, There arc chapters of smiles and tears; Each chapter has taught us a lesson we’ll keep To help us throughout the years. Chorus Here’s to dear old Quincy High School, And our colors, red and blue: May we profit by your teaching, Always give you honor due. Chorus As we start on Life’s rough journey. Start to fight Life’s battles through, Quincy High School, Quincy High School, To your colors we’ll be true. Whatever tasks the future brings. Where’er the years passed by, We’ll not forget our start in Life Obtained at Quincy High. Chorus What you’ve taught us we’ll remember. Here’s a rousing cheer for you, Quincy High School, Quincy High School, To your colors we’ll be true.