Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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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.

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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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THE GOLDEN-ROD 31 Athletics BASKETBALL, 1921 The 1921 basketball season has been concluded,» with Coach Clark and the team wholly satisfied. Quincy High won five out of eight games, being defeated twice by the strong Boston College High five, and once by Chelsea. In considera- tion of the fact that Quincy High has not been represented by a school team for three years, this season’s record has been a most successful one. A great deal of credit is due to Mr. Clark, the coach, and Mr. Xissen,' the trainer, for the team’s showing. Captain Ira Jenkins played excellent basketball throughout the season, and proved himself one of the best backs in Greater Boston. Larry Leavitt’s was the team’s high point scorer, with Jenkins a close second. William Houlihan shot all fouls for the team and had an average of eight out of ten. Donald Bennett jumped center in fine style, and on account of his height was responsible for more than one goal. The prospect of a team next year is very bright, as there is plenty of material in the school. With such boys as List- man, Maskieliesom, Neal, Nelson, and MacQuarrie, Coach Clark should have another winning team next season. It would be a great stimulus to basket- ball in the school if Quincy could manage to form a League, consisting of the high schools on the South Shore. Why not try it? Season’s Record Quincy 25 Thayer 14 Quincy 39 Weymouth 36 Quincy 30 Alumni 14 Quincy 22 W eymouth 8 Quincy 9 B. C. High 36 Quincy 24 Thayer 14 Quincy 20 B. C. High 22 Quincy 17 Chelsea 21 BASEBALL 1921 To Coach Mitchell’s first call for can- didates for the ball team, over forty boys responded. Four of these were veterans. Houlihan, Hannon, Durgin, and Good- hue, all being letter-men. Owing to weather conditions the squad was not called out for practice until April 11. -Manager John Miller arranged the fol- lowing schedule of games: April 14—Hingham at Quincy - April 19—Thayer at Thayer April 22—Milton at Milton April 26—Melrose at Melrose April 30—Dorchester at Quincy May 13—Brockton at Brockton May 17—Thayer at Quincy May 20—Rockland at Quincy May 2A—Rockland at Rockland May 27—Milton at Quincy May 30—Alumni at Quincy June 3—No. Attleboro at Quincy June 7—Brockton at Quincy June 10—Weymouth at Weymouth Quincy 3—Thayer 4 The Quincy High nine met its first de- feat of the season at the hands of Thayer Academy, 4 to 3. Thayer scored once in the first inning, and again in the second. In the “lucky seventh” Quincy evened matters up, Davis and Guinan both scor- ing on Houlihan’s double. In the eighth inning MacQuarrie succeeded in scoring on a hit by Hughes. Then came that disastrous ninth inning. With two down, Wentworth succeeded in reaching first base, he stole second, and evened matters up on an error. A second error allowed MacDonald to score and win the game for Thayer. Houlihan pitched well for Quincy, but was not given the proper support by the team.