Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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26 THE GOLDEN-ROD Alternate—Robert Browne. Rebuttal—Charles Brooks. Affirmative—Arnold Cullman, Paul Reardon and Porter Collins. Alternate—John Fuller. Rebuttal—Porter Collins. The Debating Society, with the help of their splendid coach, Air. Jewell, have been doing excellent work. Meetings are held regularly every two months and various questions are debated. Reports from Bridgewater Normal show that nine out of ten pupils from Quincy High School are on the honor roll. This is an interesting and unusual fact, and one which speaks well for the train- ing received in Quincy High. This en- viable record is surpassed by only one school which has but three pupils at- tending the institute, all of whom are on the honor roll, thus making their record 100%. A similarly interesting report comes from Clark University, Worcester. All the students attending this college from Quincy are on the honor roll. Clark is greatly pleased with this record and hopes more Quincy students will join its ranks. Miss Flagg wishes to announce that the biology classes are planning a drive in order to obtain money to purchase a skeleton. Many donations have been re- ceived, but the quota is still a long way off. All the pupils of the school and not only the biology classes should aid in this undertaking and see that it “goes over big.” Virginia Carville. CONTEST A prize is offered to the Quincy High School student who writes the best essay under the following heading: “THE MOST ORIGINAL AD IN THE GOLDEN ROD” All essays must be mailed to “Sim, the Tire Man,” Wollaston, Massachusetts, before May first. For further particulars see the Editor-in- Chief.

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THE GOLDEN-ROD 25 School New? ASSEMBLIES On the first day of the new semester, the entire school went to the hall. Mr. Collins spoke mainly about the marks. The honor roll was also read, which was not as large as usual. Mr. Collins urged everyone to try to increase the honor roll during this semester. On Friday, February 6, the various classes gathered in the Assembly hall in order to hear the second of the Sym- phony Concerts. Mr. Paul Shirley, who was introduced to the school at a previ- ous concert, explained the different in- struments used by the players. The concert was enjoyed by all. One of the most pleasing of all the as- semblies took place on Friday, February 20, Thalia Club Day. Through the courtesy of the Thalia Club, Prof. Andre Maurize of Harvard University was pro- cured. The speaker, introduced by Agnes Fornell, proved to be humorous as well as instructive. His quaint accent and easy manner of speaking won the ap- proval of all. Prof. Maurize’s subject was Paris—a Living Personality.” He illustrated the lecture with stereopticon pictures which added greatly to the effect. March 4, Inauguration Day, the mem- bers of the school had the pleasure of hearing the Inaugural Exercises broad- cast from Washington, D. C. Because of the length of the preliminary program, only a short portion of President Cool- idge’s speech was heard. The exercises, however, were very impressive, especially the oath of office, administered by Will- iam Howard Taft, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The last and the finest of the Sym- phony Concerts was held on Friday, March 6. The musicians, assisted by Mr. Shirley, rendered a charming pro- gram. The school has certainly enjoyed these concerts and desires to thank Miss Howes and Mr. Collins, through whom the artists were procured. THALIA CLUB At a meeting of the Thalia Club, held Monday, February 16, six new members were elected. They are as follows: Louise Whiton, Dorothy Waite, Ruth Gesmcr, Bessie Diamond, Lucy Marr and Mary Griffin. Agnes Fornell was elected president at this meeting. CLASS MEETINGS The June, ’25 Class held a meeting in Room 212 on February 10. The follow- ing committees were appointed: Reception—Chandler Ryder, chairman, Ruth Shevlin, Merriland Curry. Class Day—Carl Nelson, chairman, Ella Rood, Althea Foss, John Wiley. Class So?ig—Harold Hubbard, chair- man, Rita Neal, Agnes Fornell. The class also chose Warren Kay Van- tine for their photographer. The photo- graph committee is Virginia Carville and Edwin Milk. Another meeting was held March 19. Three committees were elected. They are: Class Prophecy—Barbara Walker, Alice Waite, Ronald Hepburn, George Whittum. Class History—Virginia Carville, Gor- don Troupe. Class Will—Bernice Riggs, Carlyle Kretschman. DEBATE 'Fhe first debate of the season was held with Winthrop, February 7. The sub- ject was, “Resolved: That the Child La- bor Amendment, proposed by Congress, should be ratified by the states.” The team won at Quincy and lost at Win- throp. The speakers for Quincy were as follows: Negative—Stanley Spencer, Robert Clifford and Charles Brooks.

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THE GOLDEN-ROD 27 Exchanges OUR VJEW “The Abhis,” North Abington, Mass.— Your “Index to Advertisers” is good. We like your “Diary of A. H. S.” also. “The Chronicle,” Hartford High School, Conn.—Don’t hide your Humor and Exchange columns in a maze of ad- ertisements. Your “Foretaste” arouses the reader’s interest. “The Somerville High Radiator”— Your cuts are clever! Your magazine is well arranged and interesting. We con- gratulate you! “The Harpoon,” Dartmouth High School—You have a fine Literary De- partment. Why not get a cut for it? “Stetson Oracle,” Stetson High School, Randolph, Mass.—A few stories would add greatly to the interest of your maga- zine. “The Advocate,” Needham High School—Your “French Department” is interesting. We like the idea of classing humorous stories in a separate depart- ment. “B. C. S.,”—Bishop’s College School, Lennoxville, Quebec—Your magazine is so full of good things that we can’t select any one to comment on. You have an attractive cover. “The Argucnot,” Norwood High School —You have a fine magazine. Your Lit- erary Department is especially good. “The Deerfield Arrow,” Deerfield High School, South Deerfield, Mass.—Why don’t you have an exchange column? A few cuts would add to the attractiveness of your paper. “The Gleaner,” Pawtucket, R. I.—We think your magazine is interesting. Why not put all your “Locals” together in- stead of making us hunt for them? AS OTHERS SEE US A fine magazine! All departments seem very complete, especially the Literary one. Your cartoons deserve much credit as do your poems. “The Pledge” inter- ested us very much, as we have never seen anything of its kind before. Gleaner—Pawtucket, R. . Congratulations on your excellent issue and the wonderful school spirit. B. C. S.—Lennoxville, Quebec. We extend thanks to the following for their exchanges: The Columbian—Columbia, S. C. The Drury Academe—North Adams, IclSS The Clarion—Rochester, N. Y. The Raquet—Portland, Me. The Shuttle—High School of Practical Arts. The Jabberwock—Girl’s Latin School, Boston, Mass. The Imp—Brighton, Mass. T he A cade my ] on mat—Norwich, Conn. Register—Boston, Mass. Du free Hilltop—Fall River, Mass. The Barton News—Mobile, Alabama The Monad—Belleville, N. J. Red and Black—Salt Lake City, Utah. The Echo—Kearney, Nebraska. Rutii O’Malley, Exchange Editor.