Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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10 THE GOLDEN-ROD “After our winter’s vacation some of our classmates, who were extremely fond of dancing, Marion Campbell, Lillian Pitts, Dot Prout, Elizabeth Burke, Ruth Bish- op, Florence MacLeod, Helen Donovan, and ‘Betty’ Breslyn, practised the art on the gym floor at recess. One day while they were thus enjoying themselves, there came from that direction a terrible noise. On investigating, we saw ‘Betty’ Breslyn and ‘Ed’ Day sprawling on the floor, laughing so hilariously that for some time they were unable to get up. This noise put an end to the dancing, as Mr. Collins’ very sharp ears also heard it and he in- vestigated ! “Early spring had us thinking about the play we were to give, ‘Officer 666.’ We were fortunate in having good mate- rial for the parts and an experienced coach, Mr. Mitchell. This was the first year in which the Senior Dramatics was shown for two successive nights. Oh, yes, Wyman, you took the leading part; you took it very well except when you let your cigar go out. Then there was John Lane, who made a successful crook, as he had had previous experience at Thompson’s Cafe. John Miller acted the part of Gladwin’s millionaire friend, Barnes. Laverty, as ‘Officer 666,’ furnished the humor of the play. One of his features was snapping we know not what off the wall. ‘Bill’ Houlihan, the detective, showed by dropping his cigar that he was a novice at smoking. You remember Mary Townsend, who took the part of the Aunt. She looked like a genuine aunt (with her hair powdered). You were lucky to have Margaret Nowell playing opposite you. She was a very clever per- former. You remember ‘Bee’ Porter, who played opposite John Miller? She took her part to perfection, too. She was also very generous with the flowers. “Others of the cast were ‘Reggie’ Han- son, Karl French, John Delaney, ‘Archie’ Blair, and Edward Speirs. The play was easily one of the best ever put on at the High School.” At this Bertha showed her womanhood by bursting out with “Yes, Fred, and don’t forget yourself, with the large, red moustache; you took the part of the police captain.” As Wyman’s aged relative was getting extremely nervous and was making all sorts of gestures to him, he told us that he must depart. So we bade him good- bye and started away on our pleasure trip, highly elated over our enjoyable meetings. Bertha Wight, ’21, Fred Hannon, ’21, Historians% THE MAN WHO LOST HIS SOUL He stands, wrapped in the mantle of despair, Upon his face a grotesque mask of hate; The symbol of a man who tried to dare To be the master of his own great fate. But, lo! from off that face there falls the mask, Recoil in horror from the sight you see! What phantom is that deathly skull, you ask. Friend, would you learn his bitter history? There is a man whose only god was Greed, A man enchained in making wealth his gold; The anguish that he caused he did not heed. And he has paid the price, a bartered soul. Derisive fingers point at him with scorn. Men mock the tortured anguish in his eyes; There stands a man of every honor shorn, A man whose highest goal brought but this prize. Be warned, 0 friends that arc of little faith, Lest, as the seasons ever onward roll, You in your greed become just such a wraith As that felon, the man who lost his soul. Bradford Ropes, 1921.

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THE GOLDEN-ROD 9 were Beatrice Martin, the blonde-haired, bashful miss, and George and Wilfred Cooke, brothers, as you know, and both jolly good fellows. “I can recall while we were Juniors we were informed that the school committee had changed the ruling which had abol- ished school socials, and we resumed them with more interest than ever. ‘Freak’ Day was observed as usual, with Floyd MacDonald and Karl French taking the main parts. That child MacDonald was always getting into mischief. We were Juniors when Congress declared Woman Suffrage. Fred, I’ll never forget the cele- bration the girls had when we fellows were wondering if we should ever have peace again. But it was not all smiles that year, for we lost two of otir beloved teachers, Miss Seymour and Mr. Roach. “Our interscholastic athletics were not very successful that year, but we had a class that won three class championships, football, basketball, and baseball. It was one of our popular members, Donald Davis, who obtained the captaincy of the baseball nine for the following year.” “Yes, Wyman, it all seems as if it hap- pened yesterday. How, when we were Freshmen, we envied the Seniors, but when we returned that fall we were to envy them no longer,—it was our turn to be envied. This year we had many new and popular additions, Mary Harris, a former New York girl, Margaret Nowell, who had returned to Quincy, Juliette Mc- Carthy and Archibald Blair from Boston schools, and Clayton Blake, who came from New Hampshire to finish his learn- ing at Quincy High. “A great many interesting incidents happened that year. First, we proved our merit in football. We were success- ful in winning all the games except three. We also had one of our stars, Bennett, mentioned on the all-interscholastic team. During the football season there was a class spirit shown which has never been equalled. John Lane and his able assist- ant, Lois Wctmorc, had meetings called in the hall, where we practised, and so did they, wonderfully well, school cheers. “Then came Senior ‘Freak’ Day, when we all appeared at school arrayed in the most peculiar fashion. This year we cele- brated Hallowe’en by having a Junior- Senior reception. The gym, which was wonderfully well decorated, showed hard work done by the entertainment commit- tee. A few weeks later there was another reception given to the football team, at which Mrs. Collins presented the mem- bers of the football team with Q’s. “Then came the Friday before Christ- mas vacation, when the Christmas pa- geant was held under the direction of the English Department. The pageant was a representation of the experiences of our Pilgrim fathers, treaties with the Indians and Colonial school days in Quincy. This was all very well until Bertha Wight ap- peared as Dorothy Quincy and John Mil- ler as John Hancock. Such a coincidence! We all know what has happened to them since! After the pageant John Miller presented Mr. Barr with a gift as a token of our respect for the faithful services ren- dered to all by him. “When we returned after vacation, we found a tall, stern, strict gentleman in Mr. Barr’s previous position. Later we learned that this gentleman was none other than Mr. Burtt. “'Phis year Mr. Collins also gave his consent for a representative basketball team. I remember the first, game with Thayer Academy, when we, to some de- gree, offset our football loss by being on the long end of a large score. We were successful in winning a large percentage of our games. There was considerable material uncovered for the team for the following year, which we earnestly hope will be as successful as ours,

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THE GOLDEN-ROD 11 Peeks, But Not Piques Paul C. Akin Class Motto Committer; Debating Society. I have a little studied physic; but now I’m all for music. ... as Plato holds your music and so does wise Pythagoras, I take it is your true rapture. Arthur H. Alden “Art” I am one of those gentle ones that will use the devil himself with courtesy. Gertrude E. Anderson “Gertie” Thalia Club. To the unknown beloved, this, and my good wishes. Constantino Antonelli “Con,” “Anty” Earnest in thought, and true in word. Wyman Arbuckle “Wy,” “Bucky” Dramatics; Debating Society. When they do agree on the stage their unanim- ity is wonderful. Doris L. Bain “Dot” Candy Girl; Thalia Club. At last She rose upon a wind of prophecy. Dilating on the future. Norma G. Barnard “Tootsie” Here comes the lady; O. so light of foot Will ne’er wear out the everlasting flint. Clarence B. Barron “Clar,” “Barron Bean” Class Picture Committee; Debating Society. Tutor’d in the rudiments of many desperate studies. Beryl E. Bean “Bub” Candy Girl. A Creature fond and changing, fair and vain. The Creature woman, rises now to reign. John L. Beal “Jack” Dramatics Business Manager; President Debat- ing Society; Boys’ Glee Club. Importance is one thing and Learning’s another; but a Debate’s a Debate, that I assert. Donald Bennett “Don” Class Treasurer; Captain 1920 and 1921 Foot- ball Teams; Athletic Council; Basket Ball. The tall, the wise, the reverent head Must often bow to ours. Benjamin J. Berman “Benny” Football. I protest I do honor a chine of beef, I do rever- • cnee a loin of veal. Edna Benson The music in my heart I love Long after it was heard no more. Sadye Berman “Dixie” Senior Dramatics Committee. Her look was like the morning’s eye. Ruth G. Bishop “Bish” Class Picture Committee; Dance Committees, Exchange Editor of Golden Rod; Thalia Club. She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with. And pleasant, too, to think on. John E. Bissett “Bud” He is gentil that doth gcntil dedis. Anna Blair “Ann” Girls’ Glee Club. I never knew so young a body with so old a head. Archibald T. Blair “Hiram,” “Archie” Dramatics; Boys’ Glee Club. And here I danced with them and had a good supper, and as merry as I could be. E. Clayton Blake, Jr. “Count” Class Football. As headstrong as an allegory on the banks of the Nile. Henry A. Blake Dramatics. An excellent and true judge upon cause and reason; not because he thought so, but be- cause he knew so out of use and experience. Helena A. Bova “Bovie” I have a heart with room for every joy. Elizabeth B. Breslyn “Betty” Class Vice-President; Literary Editor of Golden Rod. Varium et mutabile semper femina. Richard L. Brown “Dick” Athletics; Banquet Committee. Youth calls for pleasure, Pleasure calls for love. Louise J. Breivogel She thinks before she acts. Ethel Burgess So well to know her own. that what she wills to do or say seems wisest, discrcetest. best. Mary Elizabeth Burke “Billie” Girls’ Glee Club; Candy Girl. Nothing is given so profusely as advice. Margaret M. Callahan “Peggy” She docth little kindnesses which most leave undone or despise. Edmund II. Campbell “Ed” Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent. Esther F. Campbell “Giggles” Candy Girl; Girls’ Glee Club; Reception Com- mittee. Sing away sorrow, cast away care! Marion B. Campbell “Wee-Way” Candy Girl; Girls’ Glee Club; Thalia Club. A good name is better than riches. “Chetter”