Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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12 THE GOLDEN-ROD School New? On January 16, the whole school was given the opportunity to hear the well- known authority on birds and animals, Ernest Harold Baynes, through the in- vitation of the Thalia Club. After being presented by the President of the Club, Alice Goodhue. Mr. Baynes gave an illus- trated talk cn “Our Animal Allies of the World War.” The work accomplished by animals during the recent war was very interestingly presented by Mr. Baynes, who closed his lecture with the thought that even though the war has ceased, our debt to our animal allies has but started. The school greatly appreciates the club’s efforts in securing such a speaker. MOTHER’S DAY The Thalia Club continued its good work bv presenting the school with a beautiful piece of statuary on February- 15. The unveiling of this statue, “Diana of Versailles,” took place during the Mother’s Day entertainment. The after- noon opened with a reception in the school library in honor of the mothers of the club members. Later Miss Leamy gave a talk on her tour through Europe. The members sang their recently adopted Thalia Club song, the words of which were written by Harriet Couch and the music by Sarah Couch. Miss Bushnell was in charge of the afternoon’s program. Geraldine Hanson, Edna Abbiatti, Eliza- beth Brown, Edith Miller and Eleanor Di Panfilo also served on various commit- tees. ASSEMBLY After returning from a week’s vaca- tion, the pupils passed to the assembly hall on February 26, to hear a few re- marks by Mr. Collins. The pupils had the opportunity of seeing the gift of the Thalia Club, “Diana of Vers- ailles,” for the first time. The statue will, no doubt, occupy a prominent place in our new High School. Mr. Collins, voicing the sentiments of the Thalia Club, impressed upon the students the need of pictures, statutes, and other decorative pieces for the new building. JUNIOR-SENIOR DANCE The Junior-Senior dance took place in the school gym on February 9. In the hall, previous to the dancing, a musi- cal program was furnished by Bill Hodg- kinson, with his saxophone, and the Double Male Quartette. Fred Smyth’s Orchestra was responsible for the delight- ful music furnished in the gym for those wishing to dance. Both the dancing and entertainment were enjoyed by the large crowd which attended. Much credit is due those in charge of the decorations, for the pretty valentine decorations helped to make the dance one of the most suc- cessful of the season. SENIOR DRAMATICS It is a known fact that the play given each year is considered the best from the point of view of each Senior class, but from outside comments and remarks we can truly say that “The Day After” was a huge success. The play was well at- tended each night and the cast was en- thusiastically applauded at each perform- ance. Mr. Mitchell supervised the play and deserves the thanks of the whole school for the time and energy he spent in making the play what it was. GRADUATION The first February .class that Quincy High has ever known has passed on its way. The graduation exercises were held on January 25, in the school hall. Wil- liam C. Crawford, head of the Trade School, Boston, proved to be a very in- teresting speaker, and his talk was en- joyed by all who heard him. The Glee Club rendered a number of vocal selec- tions during the evening. Dr. Hunting, of the School Board, then presented the members of the graduating class with their diplomas. The graduates brought the exercises to a close by singing their class song.

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14 THE GOLDEN-ROD CLASS ELECTIONS The following officers have been elected by the Class of September '24: President—Eliot Weil Vice-President—Geraldine Hanson Secretary—Mildred Wiley Treasurer—Clarence Nickerson The following by the Class of Febru- ary ’24: President—Alfred Houston Vice-President—Edith Miller Secretary—Clara Zottoli Treasurer—Bertram Barrows LIBRARY NOTES On February 16, the sixth period, Clar- ence Nickerson read Uncle Remus favor- ites to a group of pupils who thoroughly enioyed the old negro stories. The last period, March 16, the pupils of one of the Senior History classes con- ducted a current events hour. On March 16, the afternoon pupils lis- tened to the first of a series of readings of stories from the Iliad. Through the generosity of one of the teachers a prize has been offered to the person winning the greatest number of points in a wild flower contest. Points will be awarded on the same basis as they were last year. For the first secimcn of a flower cor- rectly identified—5 points. For the first specimen of a flower un- identified—3 points. For correctly identified specimens al- ready entered—2 points. It is planned to form a club for those interested in further studv of wild flowers in the vicinitv and for the promotion of wild flower conservation. Come to the library to hear more about it. Miss Coulman wishes to announce that she has the ct pies for the past few months of “The Gleam ” a small magazine de- voted to verse collected from the different seccndarv schorls throughout the coun- try. “The Gleam” also contains discus- sions on medern and standard verse writ- ten by Mr. Paul S. Nickerson and Dr. Percy W. I .eng respectively. The Feb- ruary number contains poems by two Quincy ITgh School pupils. Dorothy Briggs and Eli Richman. Ask to see a copy. BOOKS JUST ORDERED 'Making Your Camera Pay”—Davis Here is an up-to-the-minute book, tell- ing the amateur how to take the sort of photographs that have a market value and how to market them. “When the West Was Young”—Bechdolt This contains exciting and true tales of pioneer days and bandits. “Tales of Lonely Trails”—Zane Grey Interesting adventures in the Grand Canyon desert and Mountains of the great Southwest and experiences hunting turkeys and bears are included in this volume. “Captain Blood”—Sabatini Are you looking for a good tale of the sea with buccaneers and pirate ships? Try this. “1492”—Johnston This is a romantic tale of Spain at the time of Ferdinand and Isabella and the new world as first found by the white man. The story is told by a Spanish gentleman, who, to escape persecution at home, ships with Columbus on his first voyage and is closely associated with him. The plot abounds in dramatic interest. NEWS AROUND SCHOOL Mr. Mitchell certainly proved his abil- ity to coach any kind of a team from checkers to water polo by the outcome of Senior Dramatics. Good work, Mitch. “Tooie,” “Peanuts,” “Whitey.” Maskil- ieson has been rechristened “Checkers.” He has more names than the Prince of W ales. By the way, Tooie, who won the checker tournament? The Thalia Club and Mr. Collins have great hopes about receiving ornamental fixtures from graduating classes. No harm in hoping. W’ouldn’t it be nice if— The Alhambra sold season tickets at reduced rates? There were a hundred miles between every two seats? The lights never went on? Two could get in on one ticket? The show changed every day instead of twice a week? We could do our homework while at the Alhambra?