Reading Memorial High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Reading, MA)

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THE PIONEER S MATHEMATICAL CORNER. Scimus ut Producimus. It is intended by those in charge to devote a small space each month to mathematical work. It is requested that neighboring schools send us problems for solution, and solutions to problems published in our paper, and that scholars in our own school having any very difficult problems hand them to the editor in charge of this depart¬ ment for publication. Address all communications to GEO. H. CLOUGH, P. O. Box 588. SCHOOL STATISTICS. Show that the bisectors of the angles contained by the opposite sides, produced of an inscribed quadrilateral, intersect at right angles. A fox is pursued bv a greyhound and is 60 of her own leaps before him. The fox takes three leaps in the time that the greyhound takes two; but the greyhound goes as far in three leaps as the fox does in seven. In how many leaps will the greyhound overtake the fox ? 20 ' of Cl, measured at standard temperature and pressure, increased to 20.5,, owing to a fall in the barometer? I low many millimeters did the barometer fall? Having given the extremities of a line, and no other part of it being accessible, to measure the line. Prove that the square of half the sum of any two unequal numbers is less than half the sum of their squares. Watchful Mother (entering library suddenly) —“Good heavens! Maud, wh-what are you doing? Go to your room instantly.” Fail- Daughter (sobbing)—“ I wa-was doing just what papa told me to.” W. M. (aghast) — “What?” F. D.—“Ye-ycs. He said it was high time I was sitting down on that impudent Mr. Jiggs, and that is ju—just what I was doing.”— Ex, Principal.— F. E. Whittemore. Assistants.— O. A. Prescott, C. E. Bern! Clara Whittemore. Music Teacher.— A. E. Bradford. Military Instructor.— P. J. Flanders. Number of pupils, 85. Post Graduates, 5. Seniors, 14. Juniors, 6. Sophomores, 31. Freshmen, 29. Number of boys, 33. “ “ girls, 52. “ on Roll of Honor for January, 52. School Committee.— G. L. Parker, W. S. Parker, C. M. Barrows, H. G. Wadlin, E. F. Parker, H. G. Kittredge. COURSE OF STUDY. English Course. FIRST YEAR. First Term.— Algebra, 3 ; Arithmetic, 2 ; Eng¬ lish Composition and Grammar, 5 ; Physiology, 5; (book-keeping, optional). Second Term.— Algebra, 3; Arithmetic, 2; English Composition and Grammar, 5 ; English History, 5; (book-keeping, optional). Third Term.—Algebra, 5 ; Rhetoric and Amerj ican Authors, 5 ; English History, 5. SECOND YEAR. First Term.— Geometry, 5; Rhetoric and American Authors 5 ; Physics, 5. Second Term.— Geometry, 5 ; Rhetoric and English Authors, 5 ; Physics, 5. Third Term.— Geometry, 5; Rhetoric and English Authors, 5 ; Physics, 5 ; THIRD YEAR. First Term.— Ancient History, 5 ; Chemistry, 5 ; Astronomy, 5. Second Term.— Mediaeval History, 5 ; Chem¬ istry, 5 ; Astronomy, 5. Third Term.— Modern History, 5; Botany, 5 ; Physical Geography, 5.

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THE PIONEER. 7 IE BOY STOOD ON THE BURNING DECK. The boy stood on the burning deck Whence all but him had fled; The waters round were seething wild, The wind raged overhead. The last boat had left the side, The boy shrieked loud and wild, His father heard him and replied, “Jump in and swim, my child.” The boy jumped on the bulwarks And then his foot did slip, He sank beneath the roaring waves And with him took the ship. ORIGINAL SONNET. Little grains of wisdom, Little drops of wit; These make up our paper. What do yon think of it? R. H. S. R. S. At the suggestion of Principal Whittemore, the Reading High School Rhetorical Society was organized Sept. 1891. The object of the organi¬ zation is to promote the interests of the students in declamation, composition, and debate ; also to afford instruction and practice in the use of Parliamentary Rules. The present officers of the Society are Frank Wight, President; N. H. Hawes, Vice-President; Jas. Ivillam, Secretary Lind Treasurer; Miss Blanche Copeland, Ralph ftlleason and Herbert Hill, Executive Committee ; ft. E. Marshall, Miss Lillian Wolcott, INIiss Blanche Copeland, Music Committee, ft The Executive Committee acts in conjunction ft ith the Principal in arranging rhetorical work ll ' he programmes rendered are very acceptable and though there have been but two debates, a considerable fluency is already manifested in the discussion of questions brought before the Society. The duty of the Music Committee is to secure the co-operation of pupils interested in musical matters, and to secure their services for the entertainment of the Society. A number of the pupils have united to form a chorus and assist greatly in making the programmes interesting. Miss Marion Prentiss has been appointed as accompanist of the chorus. The Society has been eminently successful ; we believe it has a la ge field of usefulness. R. H. S. A high school was first established in the town of Reading in 1856. Its first principal was Henry A. Littell, who filled this position until 1858. His successor was Mr. Philip C. Porter. Mr. R. I . Clarke came next and taught during the summer and fall terms of 1860, Mr. L. B. Pillsbury being employed to teach during the winter term. Mr. Pillsbury remained in charge until the close of the spring term of 1864, and it was under his supervision that the first class graduated in 1863. Mr. George L. Baxter taught for two terms and was succeeded by Mr. Charles R. Brown, who remained one year. Mr. George W. Adams was employed in December. 1865, and after teaching three weeks, resigned. His successor was Mr. Edward II. Peabody, who remained till the close of the spring term in 1868. It was while Mr. Peabody had charge of the school that it was removed to the building now occupied by it. It had been taught first in the ‘‘Union Hall Building,” whichpvas hired for the purpose, and for a while in “ Cottage Hall.” In 1867 a school house was erected for the use of the high and grammar schools, on the very spot occupied by a school house a hundred years before. The cost of the building was about $12,000. The house was dedicated Dec. 9, 1867, with appropriate ceremonies. Mr. Cyrus Cole followed Mr. Peabody. The membership of the school has steadily increased until there are now enrolled about ninety pupils. At present there are three distinct courses of study, as shown elsewhere in the paper, and the work is so arranged as to fit pupils for college. Mrs. Brickrow (after the annual moving) — “The family who last lived in this house left it in a perfectly horrible condition.” Mr. Brickrow — “The agent told me it had stood empty ever since we lived in it before.” Magistrate (to complainant)—“Your dog was poisoned on the north side, you say?” Complainant—“Why, your honor, I think he was poisoned all over .”—Chicago Inter-Ocean.

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THE PIONEER. 9 FOURTH YEAR. First Term.— English Literature, 5 ; French, 5 ; Civil government, 2 ; Political Economy, 3. Second Term.—English Literature, b ; French, 5; Geology, 5. Third Term.— English Literature, 5 ; French, 5 ; Geology, 5. Regular Course. (English-Lsitj n.) FIRST YEAR. First Term.— Algebra, 3; Arithmetic, 2: English Composition and Grammar, 5 ; Latin, 5 ; (Book-keeping or Physiology, optional). Second Term.—Algebra, 3; Arithmetic, 2; English Composition and Grammar, 5 ; Latin, 5 ; (Book-keeping, optional). Third Term.—Algebra, 5 ; Rhetoric and Amer¬ ican Authors, 5 ; Latin, 5. SECOND YEAR. First Term.—Geometry, 5; Latin (Caesar), 5 ; Physics, 5. Second Term.—Geometry, 5 ; Latin, (Caesar), 5 ; Physics, 5. Third Term.— Geometry, 5; Latin (Caesar), 5 ; Physics, 5. THIRD YEAR. First Term. — Ancient History, 5; Latin (Cicero or Virgil), 5 ; Chemistry, 5. Second Term. — Mediaeval History, o ; Latin (Cicero or Virgil), 5 ; Chemistry, 5. Third Term.— Modern History, 5; Latin (Cicero or Virgil), 5 ; Botany, 5. FOURTH YEAR. First Term.— English Literature, 5 ; Latin (Virgil or Cicero), 5; Civil Government, 2; Political Economy, 3; (French or German, optional). Second Term.— English Literature, 5; Latin (Virgil or Cicero), 5; Geology, 5 ; (French or German, optional). Third Term.— English Literature, 5; Latin (Virgil or Cicero), 5; Geology, 5; (French or German, optional). Classical Course. (College Preparatory.) FIRST YEAR. Same as Regular Course. SECOND YEAR. Geometry, Latin (Caesar, 4 books and Prose Composition), Greek Grammar and Lessons; each, five recitations a week throughout the year. THIRD YEAR. Latin (Cicero or Virgil), 5; Prose Composi¬ tions, 2 ; Grecian and Roman History, 3 ; Greek (Anabasis, 4 books), 5 ; Gieek Prose, 2. FOURTH YEAR. Latin (Virgil, or Virgil and Ovid), 5; Greek (Iliad or Odyssey, 3 Books), 5; French or German, 5 ; Review of Mathematics, 5. Note A. Spelling, Composition, Declamation, Singing, Military Drill and Gymnastics throughout the courses. Note B. The figures indicate the number of reci¬ tations each week. Note C. Pupils are expected to take the Regulat¬ or Classical Course for the first year unless, at special request of the parents and with the concurrence of the Committee, the other course is allowed. Note D. Special attention will be given to sight reading in Greek, Latin, French and German, after the first year. PERSONALS. ’88 Winthrop D. Parker is taking a course in architecture at the Institute of Technology. Henry Jones is with the firm of Thomas Hall Co., Boston, dealer in electrical apparatus. Walter Nichols is at the Institute of Tech¬ nology. ’89 Miss Hattie Weston is attending the State Normal School. Miss Lucy Roby has lately begun teaching in this town, having taken a course at the State Normal School.