Rangeley High School - Tattler Yearbook (Rangeley, ME)

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18 THE. T know this is meant for Leora Tomlinson. Don't you remember that riding on one of these, or helping to run one, used to be her favorite pastime? Leora, knowing that you have had so much experience in running a hand-car, and that you have never met with any acci- dents, I present this to you. VVitl1 this at hand, in the future, you can start toward Rangeley any time that you are homesick. DAN: What a magical wheel this is proving to be! Look at this! Three gifts this tin1e! A cat, a cup and saucer. These can be for no one else but Miriam Hun- toon. You know Miriam always had old- maid ways, and these will be just what she will want to content her in her later years. Miriam, this cup will give you good cheer whenever you feel down-hearted, and the cat will sing and purr for you through the long winter evenings, thus preventing your becoming lonely. I-l,xz1zL: Now all our classmates have been remembered. Do you suppose this wheel could possibly hold any gift for you and I? DAN: I cannot say, but let us try, any- way, and see. I-Iere's something for you! A book on First Aid to Injured I-Iearts. Well, I know this a most helpful book, have decided to study the art of nursing. No doubts hearts will be you will find Hazel, as you your specialty, anyway. Do make good use of it. I-IAZEI.: Now I shall turn this wheel of Fortune to see if as nice a gift will not appear for you. I had better use the charm, too, that our luck may not fail us now. Turn! Turn! Oh wheel of Fortune! Turn! Turn! And give to me Gifts for all of my dear classmates, Gifts so rare and fine to see. . . . 'I For Dan Pillsbury. This young lady is given to Dan Pillsbury, because it is under- stood that with l1is interest in farming, and his work at the University of Maine, he will be altogether too busy to choose from A T T L E R the fair sex. Dan, I trust this young lady will charm away any hours of loneliness that you may have. Friends and Classmates: We hope that these gifts may prove useful to you, and that you will enjoy them as greatly as we have i11 bestowing them. Nay it be your good fortune to receive Life's greatest gifts all through the years to come. Hazel Knowles, Dun Pillsbury, 2I. ESSAY The Function of the American High School I-IE hrst High school of America was established in New York in 18:21 to meet the needs of those who did not intend to enter college. Only a few subjects were taught at that time. If a boy or girl wished to take a business or special course, they could not do so, as it was not included in the curriculum. Gradually college preparatory subjects were introduced, until High schools be- came preparatory schools. The number of subjects increased rapidly and short infor- mation conrses were given, mainly in sci- ence. In 1892 it was decided to give the same courses to pupils whether they were going to attend college or not, and two years of study in four main lines, namely, mathe- matics, languages, history and science, were given. Now the introduction of the elective sys- tem has admitted a choice of studies. The High school now oH'ers, as a rule, a four years' course, comprised to meet the needs of any pupil preparing for a life work. Commercial courses, domestic science, manual training, and other useful courses are given in the up-to-date High school. The commercial course is given to fit the student for a business life. At the present time we are recovering from the wastes of one of the most disastrous wars of history. A movement is afoot to induce thrift, and commercial teachers are training pupils to

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THE TA Be it known to all men that we do hereby bequeath all goods and chattels to said schoolmates mentioned therein. Signed, sealed and attested to, this 1-lth day of june. in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Niue Hundred and Twenty-One, in the presence of E. ll. Marriner, C. E. Lamb, M. Parks, QVVitnessesj. Learn Tomlinson, '21, cLAss GIFTS ' 1-IAZIQL: Tonight we stand upon the threshold of Time. DAN: Yes, and the hour has come when we are to put to thc test the knowledge we have gained. ' I-IAzm,: Oh, sec this huge wheel of for- tune! .Perhaps it is the harbinger of good luck. Let 's turn it and see if it will bring anything to us, or to our classmates. DAN I As you are such an ardent believer in games of chance, go ahead and turn. Do satisfy your curiosity. Hazel.: 'l'urn! Turn! Oh wheel of Fortune! Turn! Turn! And give to me Gifts for all of my dear classmates, Gifts so rare and line to see. . . . Ah! See! A portable chair! just the thing for Lucille Huntoon! Lucille, we remember that on your out-of-town trips, it was always necessary for you to sit on cold sleds, so this chair will do away with that. Besides, with this, you can always be Chairman of VVomau Suffrage, which is your highest aspiration. DAN: Let me have a turn to see what it will bring to me. 'l'urn! Turn! Oh wheel of Fortune! Turn! Turn! And bring to me Gifts for all of my dear classmates, Gifts so rare and fine to see. . . . A butcher knife! Now who could this be for? Well! WVell! Earl Parks! Earl, since you are to be a surgeon, wc are glad to be able to supply this much towards the tools of the trade. Use it carefully. I'IAZELI Well, well, how appropriate that TTLER 17 is! I do hope I will have as good luck this time. Oh, look at this dear little watch! And for Marian Nile, too! Marian, when you go to summer school, take this for your constant companion. It will help you to be on time for classes. DAN: Give me another try and let 'ssee if it brings as good luck every time .... A book on Debating. Olive, I present this to you, as you have always been fond of talking, and I hope it will be of great help to you in your work at Normal school. I know that with this little book and your marked ability, you will be able to out-talk anyone there. ' Hazel.: I think Illl repeat that little rhyme this time, for I have an idea it is a potent charm, and has a great deal to do with our good luck, and we do not want to have a change come now. This is such fun. Turn! Turn! Oh wheel of Fortune! Turn! Turn! And give to me Gifts for all of my dear classmates, Gifts so rare and fine to see. . . . This looks like a rope. It is for Kath- leen Stewart, and must be a reminder of her fondness for that game called Copen- hagenf' Kathleen, when you are far away, this will help you to remember the good times you had, playing H Copenhagen J' at the Dallas box suppers, but do be careful not to lasso anyone with it. DAN: It is my turn now .... Here is a cowboy hat. Well, I really do think that verse must have worked like a charm, for certainly this is just the thing for Ever- deene Robbins. Everdeene, knowing that you had such a good time on a certain trip to Oquossoc, I am sure this will help you to remember it, as well as other good times which you have had in Rangeley I-Iigh School. VVear this until you exchange it for the white cap of a nurse. I-IAZEL: Isn't it wonderful that by turn- ing this huge wheel we are able to get Htting gifts for the Class of 1921! Oh, do look! A small hand-car! I just

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T H E 'r see its practical application. The com- mercial course prepares girls and boys not only to earn, but to save money. Domestic science is a very important study in the education of girls. So many mothers have not the time to teach the daughter the elliciency of housekeeping. It is false reasoning to say' that because a girl marries she knows how to make a home, or that because a young wife has a child that she knows how to care for it. Instincts are strong, but trained, eflicient habits are safer. Nine-tenths of our girls marry. Most of them have spent twelve years in business training, some more, while they have prepared little, if any for tl1e fifty years or more of home-making which they are to follow. Domestic science teaches these girls sewing, cooking, and all things that will make their home lives easier, neater and happier. In many High schools music is taught, glee clubs are formed and an orchestra. A music teacher is procured who is capable and who will teach the use of all instru- nients. ln niany cases histrunients are fur- nished those who are not able to purchase one of their own. Manual training is a term used in teach- ing pupils the use of simple tools. It is a training of the eye, hand, mind, and as a part of their general education. In many progressive schools manual training has become as much recognized as history or geography. In addition to imparting man- ual skill and accuracy, it is especially valu- able in cultivating the observation, in developing self-reliance, and resource. Carefully graded exercises in drawing, paper-cutting, plaiting, and weaving, wire- work, clay, and cardboard modeling and woodwork. Many beautiful and useful articles have been made, at little expense, by the girls and boys of the schools. Be- sides this boys become skillful in repairing around the house. One of the chief functions of the High school is to train girls and boys to become A TTLER N leaders, thinkers and doers. If a person has no education he cannot take part in the affairs of the town or country in which he lives. Such a person is of no benefit to the country. So education is the one thing that is absolutely indispensable in the new Democ- racy. And it must be as new as the new democracy itself. It must not only keep pace with the Ere department, the street department, the health department, but it must lead them all in public attention, in public support, in public appreciation, in finance and in statesmanship. Then, too, one must have good education to become a good citizen. It is beyond human imagination to conceive of any way to make national or international democ- racy, safe without the best possible educa- tion of all the children of all the people. Nothing but education adequately deep and broad and high can promote and protect domestic, industrial, commercial, social, civic, and religious conditions, without which Democracy is as impossible as pure water in a stagnant pool. And this is the chief function of the American High School. Marian Nile, JZI. ESSAY FROM THE VALEDICTORY HARLES LEE COOK of Louisville, Kentucky, is a genius, though he has never walked a step in his life. His schooling was ended after only three years because his parents felt sure he would not live to reap the benefits of a proper educa- tion. However, at the age of eight years, he built a steam engine and although he received no encouragement at home, he worked on until he became successful in many ambitious achievements. It took him twelve years to establish a modest factory which was destined to play an important part in carrying out some of the greatest construction and engineering projects in America. This formed the basis of the large manufacturing business he now con'- ducts. Mr. Cook declares that self-pity is