Richford High School - Searchlight Yearbook (Richford, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1926 volume:

, L q.. 1- mum n u -annul' COMMENCEMENT AND PROSPECTUS NUMBER 'H OF S nigga D Q ,f D Q D 4 'HE' f af-3 E X- - 5- , 511 fs g- f JUNE 1926 ,. ,rl u L. L ? T-T 'TT Q 4-.9 -- Q. illvlll. U ws u -umm If, THE A. M. POND CO. IINCORPORATEDJ DRY GOODS SHOES FURNISHINGS FOR MEN, WOMEN MISSES AND CHILDREN RICHFORD, VERMONT The Sweat-Comings Co. SH I NGLES LUMBER CLAPBOAR DS BRICK CEMENT MOULDINGS PULP PLASTER WINDOWS I Richford, Vt. ,XX yy A nausea XX f A FEDERAL nzsznvz if SYSTEM f There Is No Time Like the Present The best time to start a bank account is when you are young. By so doing you form a most desirable habit and will always have funds for a rainy day 417 -Interest paid on savings accounts 2 0 compounded semi-annually. yylf' fT'lIf7ff .Y fftllll' The Richford National Bank Richford, Vermont HIGH CLASS MOTION PICTURES at COLONIAL THEATER Go to Gilman's for School Supplies Edison Mazda Lamps All Kinds Patent Medicines Shaving Supplies Tooth Brushes and Tooth Paste THE READ COMPANY INCORPORATED MANUFACTURERS OF WALNUT FIGURED MAHOGANY PLAIN MAHOGANY QUARTERED OAK PLAIN OAK AND BIRCH PLYWOOD RICHFORD VERMONT ADVANCED COURSES To students who have taken a commercial course in a high school or an academy, we offer special advanced courses in HIGHER ACCOUNTING BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND ADMINIS- TRATION, SECRETARIAI. SCIENCE, AND CIVIL SERVICE. BUSINESS DEMANDS thoroughly trained young men and young women today. It has no time to teach them the game A copy of our new Year Book is all ready for you if you will just send for it. 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Searchlight is managed by the students, edited by the students and published for the students. Pubhshed seven tunes dudng the school yean Terms: 15 cents per CODY? 75 cents per year for students: 81.00 per year when mailed. CONTENTS Editorial ......................... 6 Address to Undergraduates ...... 15 Commencement Week Program . . .11 Class History .................... la Board of Editors, 1926-Z7 .......... 11 Class Will ...... ..... I 7 School Notes ............... .... 1 Z Class Poem ,...... ..... 1 8 Agriculture .......... . .... 12 Class Prophecy ...... . . . . .19 Athletics .......... .... 1 3 Presentations ....... ..... Z 1 La Face Sans Glorie . .......... 14 Exchanges .... ........ . . . . .21 jokes .... ....................... 1 4 Commercialties, 1926 .... ..... Z 2 Catalogue and Prospectus .......... Z4 GILPIN PRINTING CO.. RICHFORD. VT 6 R. H. S 5l'IAlxLHLlGllT Photri by Richford studio SEARCHLIGHT STAFF Cl1l'I'i0. Livingston. Ayer, Patton, Young, Pond, F. Chaffee Carpenter, Rounds, Clewley, Kennedy EDITORIAL As this is the last publicatfon of the Searchlight this year the editors feel, be- cause of their experience and practice, that it is their duty to give a few suggestions and ideas which we trust will be helpful. Our school paper has been successful, at least from a business point of view. The advertisers have responded very generously and we wish to thank them. There is no fault to be found with the management, for it has been efficient, but we wonder if it would not be more business like to have the books audited and a financial report pub- lished each year. This is just a suggestion. We know from the success of the Freshman-Sophomore issue that the school can show a keener interest and pubish a better student paper. We regret that time did not permit the publishing of the Junior number. The board has found that class issues work out very well. We suggest that next year each class be given the privilege to publish a number. The editors desire that the new board attend the Conference of the Editors of High School Publications which is held in Burlington every fall. Some of the ideas we have put into practice have been gleaned from these Conferences. A Searchlight dance could be put on each year to raise money for the purpose of buying some new cuts and editing an especia ally illustrated number. We have demon- strated that it can be done. Wishing the new staff all possible success we depart. The old staff is no more, long live the new. R H S. SEARCHLIGHT DEDICATION WE, THE CLASS OF 1926, RESPECTFULLY AND GRATEFULLY DEDICATE THIS LAST ISSUE OF THE SEARCHLIGHT TO OUR INSTRUCTOR AND ADVISOR, MISS ESTHER CATE. I 9 2 6 DORIS M. R USHFORD A. CYR I L CHAFFEE LAURA C. ROUNDS EVERETT H. AYER MARJORIE F. WILLARD EVA B. O LIVER WILBE R T J. PATTON J. EDWAR D CLARK JAME S R. MCKENNEY ESTELLA M. G REENE ALICE R. MAGOON HILD A B. DEMAR FLOY D R. CHAFFEE ARTH U R J. POND R A LPH H. WILSON DORO T HY J. CULL LORN E J. BRUSO ROBERT W. CORLIS S H. S. SEARCHLIG HT MARJORIE F. WILLARD-General Senior Play '26 You may not know it at first sight, But really she is rather bright. ARTHUR J. POND- Pebo -Latin Scientific Business Mgr. Searchlight '26 Glee Club fHead Basel Early to bed and early to rise, Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. ESTELLA M. GREENE- Star -Commercial Like the laughter of one we used to know. JAMES R. McKENNEY- Jimmie -General Class Vice President '26 Class Treasurer '24 Senior Play '26 Too late I stayed, forgive the crime! Unheeded flew the hours. HILDA B. DEMAR- Dutchy -Commercial Senior Play . '26 And loved, long' 'fore my dancing' days wuz over. ROBERT W. CORLISS- Robbie -Commercial French Play y '25 Moderation, the noblest gift of Heaven. S. SEARCIILIGHT 9 DORIS M. RUSHFORD-General Serene I fold my hands and wait. LORNE J. BRUSO- Joe -Commercial Basket Ball '24, '25, '26 Baseball '24, '25, '26 Class Treasurer '20, '25 Senior Play , '26 He's tough, I- reckon, but not too tough, Too tough, th0ugh's better than not enough. LAURA C. ROUNDS- Laurie eeLatin Scientific Associate Editor Searchlight '26 President Senior Class '26 President French Club '26 French Play '26 Many things she has done and many more she will ado. . WILBERT J. PATTON-1 Pat -Latin Scientific Editor-in-chief Searchlight '26 President of Athletic Association '26 Secretary of French Club '26 Basket Ball '26 Orchestra '23, '24, '25 Class President '24, '25 French Play '25, '26 A man of many parts. EVERETT H. AYERef'Evy -fCommeI'Cial Class Treasurer '24 Asst. Editor Searchlight '26 Senior Play '26 Speech is silvern. but silence is golden. A. CYRIL CHAFFEE- Cy -Ceneral Capt. and Mgr. Baseball Capt. and Mgr. Basket Ball ' Senior Play '26 When he starts in a talking other folks is apt to quit. H. S. SEARCHLIG HT ALICE R. MAGOON-General Course I only pray for simple grace To look my neighbor in the face. RALPH H. WILSON- Woodrow -General Basket Ball '26 Orchestra '23, '24, '25 Where's a boy agoin'3 what's he goin' to do, HoW's he goin' to do it, when the World busts through. DOROTHY J. CULL- Dot HCommercial The life of ceaseless labor, Brave with song and cherry call. FLOYD R. CHAFFEE + Flip -Commercial Baseball '24, '25, '26 Basket Ball '24, '25, Mgr. '26 Athletic Editor Searchlight '26 Senior Play '26 Glee Club iHead Tenor! '26 For I am no philosopher Of Wise elucidation But speak of things as they cccur From simple observation. EVA B. OLIVEReeGeneral Course It is all in vain to worry. J. EDWARD CLARK- Eddie --eLatin Scientific '22, '23 Class President Class Secretary 22 2 7 Mgr. Baseball Senior Play '26 French Play How old am I? I'm 80 years. I've worked both hard and long. '26 R. H. s. SEARCHLIGH1' 11 COMMENCEMENT WEEK PROGRAM COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Sun-day, June 6, 3:00 P. M. at Town Hall Friday, June 11, 8:00 P. M. at Town Hall Baccalaureate Sermon .... Rev. A. A. Bessey Music .................... School Orchestra Invocation Selection .... ....... ' ..... G lee Club DAY Addrf-ESS .................. Rev. H. Oxley Selection ....................... Glee Club Wednesday, June 9, 8:00 P. M. at Town Hall Presentation of Diplomas Music .................... School Orchestra Benediction Class History ... ............. .... Robert W. Corliss Eva B. Oliver Class Prophecy . . . ............. . . . . Alice R. Magoon Doris M. Rushford Ralph H. Wilson Address to Undergraduates, Laura C. Rounds Class Presentation .................. Arthur J. Pond J. Edward Clark Class Will .... ................ Dorothy J. Cull Wilbert J. Patton Music . . . ...... School Orchestra CLASS PLAY A DANGEROUS EXPERIMENT Characters Murray Winthrop, a senior at Harvard Cyril Chaffee Charles Hollister, Winthrop's roommate Floyd Chaflee George Fowler, another classmate Edward Clark James Thornton, a junior at Harvard Everett Ayer Granger Mills, another junior James McKenney Howard Wells, a freshman .... Lorne Bruso Mrs. Winthrop, Murray's mother Estella Greene Caroline Winthrop, Murray's sister Hilda Demar Nancy Martin Webster, a Radcliffe student Marjorie Willard GENERAL HIGH STANDING 1. Laura C. Rounds 2. Wilbert J. Patton 3. J. Edward Clark U. V. M. SCHOLARSHIPS Laura C. Rounds Wilbert J. Patton BOARD OF EDITORS, 1926-1927 Editor-in-Chief .. Associate Editors Exchange Editors Alumni Editor .. Athletic Editor .. ..........GEORGE E. CURRIE ROBERT J. LIVINGSTON DOROTHY G. KENNEDY LESTER L. WOODWARD ELEANOR M. PELTON ....1................---'....-. MARGARET E CLEWLEY LELAND R. PATTON L. HARVEY ...............ALSON W. ESTY Folly Editor ...... CHARLOTTE L. CARPENTER Assistant Manager .......... SHELDON E. TRUAX Manager .................... RONALD C. YOUNG 12 R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT SCHOOL NOTES April 29. The second annual French play, Le Voyage de M. Perrichon was given in the Town Hall. Charles Taylor proved to be a delightful Perrichon and Cecile Philippon a loyal wife. The dashing young suitors iWilbert Patton and Robert Livingstonl of the charming Henriette fGib Hurtubisej showed a most considerate devo- tion. Between the acts two selections were sung by the Glee Club. Folk dances, the Virginia reel and the minuet, were put on under the supervision of Hildred Proper and Irene Reed. Altogether the evening was a great success and Miss Kimball is to be com- mended upon her accomplishment. April 30. Those who took part in the French play had their pictures taken in cos- tume. The meadow known as Locklin's inter- cale has been purchased by the town for a public playground. A fine ball diamond has recently been finished and some tennis courts will probably be made soon. Senior privileges started May 17. May 21. The pictures of the baseball team, both basket-ball teams, glee club, orchestra, Searchlight Board and the individ- ual classes were taken. We are surprised to know that the camera is still in working condition. The judging team of the Agriculture Classes composed of Kenneth Chase, Fred Forty and Lawrence Archambault 'went to Burlington Friday, May 21 with Mr. St les. Instead of having Junior and Senior music Miss Brown has arranged for the Glee Club to meet every Tuesday and Thurs- day for the rest of thc term. The last meeting of the French Club was held May 6 at the home of Charlotte Carpenter. The officers for the following year are: Esther Mandigo .......... President Gabrielle Hurtubise, Vice President Charles Taylor .......... Secretary Dorothy Kennedy ....... Treasurer The teachers were entertained by the Enosburg teachers May 18. May 25. The annual fashion show was given by the Home Economics Department in the former office of the Clyde hiver Co. Prizes were awarded as follows: Class II-First on dress, Christine Camp- bell. First on underwear, Iris Sisco. Class III-First on dress, Nellie Kittell. First on underwear, Nellie Kittell. Class V and VI-First on dress, Ruth Marcy. First on underwear, Doris Rushford. Margaret Bessette won the district spell- ing contest Friday, May 21. Tuesday she and Barbara Gibson went to St. Albans, where Margaret won again. Later she will go to the state contest. AGRICULTURAL NOTES Classes in agriculture have graded up some of the lawn in front of the school building, set out a row of shrubbery given by the Woman's Club and added three new elm trees to those already in front of the school. Planting the school garden has been greatly delayed on account of the weather. Late season. crops have 'been planted in- cluding sweetcorn, pumpkins, squashes and tomatoes. These are to be sold at the school fair in the fall. Three boys from Agriculture III, Fred Forty, Lawrence Archambault and Kenneth Chase represented Richford in the annual agricultural judging contest at Burlington May 21st. More high school teams entercd the contest this year and competition was keener. Results for this year have not yet been given out. Last year the team won a banner for first place in judging Jerseys. Many boys are planting gardens to get ready for School Fair and Sheldon Fair exhibits. R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT 33 THE COOKING LABORATORY Home Economics The aim of the Home Economics course is to inspire the girls with high ideals of home life, to train them to be better and more efficient home-makers and bring the school and home in closer relation.. The courses are p'an.ned to give princi- ples and habits of cleanliness, order and effi- ciency, to give knowledge of the care of the body and its needs, to emphasize proper food habits and the planning, purchasing, preparation and service of food, the design- ing, cost and construction of clothing in principles of good taste, the sinitaton, de- coration and management of homes and good citizens. Home Economics work is required in Classes 1 and 2. The clothing work of Class 1 consists of the simpler hand stitches and machine stitching used on the laboratory outfit and simple aprons, with a beginning in textile study. The food work is taken up with breakfast as a basis with e'ementary study of food composition and values. In Class 2 the clothing is continued with problems of simple underwear and wash dresses, together with further study of textile fibers and materials. Mending, patch- ing and care of clothing are also included. The food work is continued with dinner and supper as a basis and preparation and serving of meals. The work in Classes 3, 4, 5 and 6 is elec- tive. In Class 3 meal preparation with food principles, food values and menu planning are taken up, also the canning and preserv- ing of fruits and vegetables. The sewing work takes up more difficult problems and develops greater skill in the manipulation of materials. In Class 4 physiology and hygiene with home nursing, give a knowledge of the needs of the body, how to meet emergencies, and home care of the sick. The latter part of the course is given up to house decora- tion with study of efficient and artistic ar- rangement of furnishings and color schemes. The work in Classes 5 and 6 is combined and an alternating course must be given. One course consists of more advanced food preparation, costume dis'gning, clothing budget study and more advanced clothing construction. The other course includes the theory and practical application of design in house furnishing and dress, social ethics and in the spring a. short course in botany. The laboratories for sewing and cook- ing are both provided with excellent equip- ment. 34 R. H S. SEAKLIHLIGHT A CLASS IN HO.ME ECONOMICS COMMERICAL WORK The required studies in this department, as shown on page 28,are only those which have a definite value for boys and girls who expect to work in the field of business, al- though there is opportunity to elect a cer- tain number of studies from other groups. Elementary Bookkeeping 1Class 51 The object of the first year's work is ill to lay a solid foundation for the study of advanced bookkeepingg Q23 to give the pupil a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles of bookkeeping and thus make it possible for those who cannot continue in school longer than this one year to take up the work of an assistant bookkeeper in any well organized office, or to take charge of a simple set of books. Simply theory work is given first, addin.g business practice after a proper ground work in the principles of debit and credit has been laid. Advanced Bookkeeping fClass 61 While it is not possible to study various systems used in all kinds of business, it is the aim of the course to cover the more common kinds, such as commission, retail and wholesale grocery, manufacturing, etc.. in order that the pupil may become familiar with the widely used labor-saving devicts and methods. Penmanship An easy style of slant business writing is required. Home work for each pupil is considered essential. This course occupies 3 periods per week. Commerical Arithmetic This course, intended primarily for puplis in Class 4, gives a thorough, rigid re- view of arithmetic with a great deal of em- phasis on short methods and rapid calcula- tion. The various divisions of the subject which are especially used in business are taken up in greater detail than in previous arithmetical Work. R. H. S. SEARCIILIGHT I3 Phlltfi by Richford Studio , BASEBALL TEAM 1926 ATHLETIC EDITORIAL Our athletics this year have come up to the usual standard of the school. The boys' basket ball team, to be sure, was not very successful, but we kept up our courage and are now starting on an apparently good baseball season. Needless to say athletics play an im- portant part in school life. They should be given only a fraction of time, but that frac- ton should be a real one. Would not one way to make it count be by having right from the start a salaried coach or someone especially fitted for the position? Should not such a person be held responsible for a course in athletics as other teachers are for their departments? So far our coaches have been chosen in a haphazard manner, it has been a case of anyone, who would do the training. If we had a hired faculty coach he could be given authority to insist upon the boys training. Diet and other health habits certainly tell. In two of our neigh- boring schools one member of the faculty is hired because of his ability as a coach as well as an instructor. That both of these school put out winning teams seems quite evidently due to this system. We would like to have it tried out at R. H.. S. There is ample room on our own school grounds for the practice of field sports such as running, jumping, shot-put discuss throw- ing, etc. The number of pupils who can play on a basket-ball or baseball team is necessarily limited, but any number can qualify for these other forms of sport. An out-door track meet, one for the girls and one for the boys, held in the fall would be just the thing for us. Supervised exercise should not be for a few only. Fortunately for us we have now a per- manent baseball diamond. This has been made possible thru the forsight and gen- erosity of several of our citizens. We hereby express our appreciation of what has been done for us. May the interest that the new playground has awakened continue to grow in the school and community. ATHLETICS Opp. R. St. Albans at St. Albans 25 0 Swanton. at Swanton 13 5 North Troy at North Troy 0 20 Johnson at Richford 11 10 Swanton at Richford 2 9 Johnson at Johnson 13 19 North Troy at Richford 4 21 Enosburg at Enosburg 9 12 14 R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT LA FACE SANS GLOIRE CUn Resume De La Comedie Heorique, Cyrano de Bergeracj Adorable, affable, bon, courtois liberal Spirituel, courageux, avec les elegances morales, Falot, un physicien, un independant, Un franc tireur des lettres, un savant, De pointes, de realisme trivial, un amateur. Un peu fou, un poete de talent inoui, un auteur, . Un homme d'imagination bizarre, un moraliste, Un musicien, un remarquable humoriste, Paradoxal, grand riposteur du tac au tac, Ceux sont les moyens de Cyrano de Bergerac. Donc, je dirai un peu de sa vie historique, Mais plus de son air, et moral et physique. En seize cent dix-neuf, d'un famille gasconne, il est ne Son education premiere est recue d'un cure Plus tard, 51 Paris, on l'envoie au College Beauvaisg Jusqu'a ce qu'il e-ut dix-neuf ans, il y restait. Quand du College il partait, Dans les gardes royales. il entrait, Ou il se repute un grand bretteur. Mais, en, ans plus tards, a la litterature, A la physique, il se devouait. En l'annee Seize cent cinquante-cinq, il est mort assassine. Rimeur, ferrailleur, voyageur aerien! Et quel aspect heteroclite que le sien! Mais bizarre, excessif, extravagant, falot, Il eut fourni, je pense, El. feu Jacques Callot. Le plus sol spadassin at mettre entre ses masques: Feutre e panache triple et pourpoint a six basques, Cape, que par derriere, avec pompe, l'estoc Leve, comme une queue insolente de coq, Il promenait. en sa fraise a la Pulcinella, Un nez!-Ah! reellement, que nez que ce nez-le. On ne peut voir passer un pareil nasigere Sans s'ecrier. Ohl non, vraiment, il exageref' Puis on sourit, on dit: Il va l'enlever- Mais Monsieur de Bergerac ne l'enlevait jamais. Soltl et vo1c1 sa phllosophie,-etre lufrubre, Rever, chanter, passer, rire, etre seul, etre libre, Avoir l'oeil qui regarde bien, la voix que vibre, Mettre, quand il vous plait, son feutre de travers, Pour un oui, pour un non, se battre,-ou faire un vers. Travailler sans souci de gloire ou de fortu ae, A tel voyage, auquel on pense, dans la lune! Une Epitaphe Philosophe, physicien, Rimeur, bretteur, muscien, Et voyageur aerien, Grand riposteur du tac au tac, Amant aussi-pas pour son bien!- Ci-git Hercule-Savinien De Cyrano de Bergerac Qui fut tout, et qui ne fut rien. Par Georges Edwarde Currie '27 JOKES Says Esty: I've nothing but my saxaphoneg Amy's nothing but her song: ' I think I'll get a violia And then we'll jazz a'o'1g. Boomy is getting downright lazy these days-one of Hurtubise's horses wouldn't take the bit and Boomy talked to him until he yawned. Driver: Madam, I am very sorry I killed your dog. Will you allow me to replace him? ' Madam: Oh, dear. This is so sudden. Miss Bush: What did you say? Tud: Nothing. Miss Bush: Certainly, but how did you express it this time? Miss Esty at the board in Geometry Class: Of course, I know I have a rotten figure. Livingston: How did you sleep last night, Tud? Tud: Not so good, old cheese, I dreamed I was pitching pennies and tossed all night. Tud's version: Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, . If my Ford won't go, then walk I must. R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT , lb ADDRESS T0 UNDERGRADUATES Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum Never a Step Backward Tonight, we the Class of 1926, wish we could think of graduation as commence- ment-the opening to greater things, but instead, it seems the end of all that has been dear to us. Instead of looking forward, most of us are looking longingly back on the happiness that has been. There is only a short time for such reflection, however, for soon the farewells will be said and our class will be scattered, and then each must press on to what life has in store for him. We have been united so long in our common interests, common aspirations, common joys and sorrows, that it makes us very sad to sever these bonds. While now we hope and even promise ourselves, that we will always keep our friendship green, we know that after we are once separated, things can never be the same again. Only the memories can remain unchanged! This is why we envy you, Undergrad- uates. You have some years ahead of you to pass in the surroundings we have loved and always shall love so well. Let this be our advice to you-Make the most of the time left you. Don't ever wish one moment of it away! Get the best from your studies. Excel, don't just squeeze through. Work for the Searchlight. It will mean more to you if you do not let the editor do all the work. Go into athletics. If you cannot be on the first team, don't get mad and give up. Play the game for the game's sake, not because you hope to be taken on some trip. If you cannot be on the teams support them just the same. Go to the basket ball games, the base ball games, the receptions-partici- pate in everything connected with the school, so that at the close of your high school years, you will at least have the satisfaction that you have not missed one precious moment. You will have all the rest of your lives for outside things, but only a few short years for high school acti- vities. Do not tolerate a spirit of selfish- ness among you. Don't ask yourselves, be- fore you do anything, What am I going to get out of it? What if it does not mean personal glory for you? Are you not willing to do anything without pay? Besides you will get something out of it if you have the satisfaction that you have done your part and done it well. We wish that we could make our teach- ers know all that they have been to us. They have been not only excellent teachers, but good sports, our leaders and friends in out- side activities as well as our instructors in school. At times we may have seemed un- appreciative and hard to deal with, but we shall always thank and honor you for the aid and inspiration you have given us. And so, now that this period of our lives is nearly ended, we shall go forward bravely and hopefully into the future with never a step backward. Browning tells us that the best of life is last for which youth was made. We know that the happi- ness cannot all be behind us. In fact, even these years, which look so bright to us now, have had their disappointments and trials. We do not think of those things now, but they were very real to us when we en- countered them. The memory of these four years with their problems solved will help us in solving the problems of the future. The trials of youth being overcome, we are strengthened for the trials of manhood and womanhood. We hope to live our lives so that our age many be a time of satisfaction. The Class of '26 never has failed in any thing it has undertaken and we pray and triust that it will not fail in the game of 1 e. Laura C. Rounds CLASS HISTORY OF 1926 The purpose of this great history is to present to you in a clear and forceful man- ner the important events in the history of the class of 1926. We as authors of this history have two distinct objects in view. They are simpli- city of style because we know no other and impartiality in the treatment of all our sub- jects which are eighteen in number. We started up the long way to a high school diploma in September 1913. Of the eighteen graduating in our class, seven started together in the first grade. These are Laura Rounds, Hilda Demar, Dorothy Cull, Lorne Bruso, Robert Corliss, Wilbert Pat- ton and James McKenney. 16 R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT Barnard Marvin, one of the boys who had been with us since the first grade, left us at the end of the Junior year. Barnard was a well loved classmate and we were all sorry to have him go. The first three years of our school life passed away very quickly and pleasantly. We must not forget to mention two very distinguished characters who joined us dur- ing the second and third grades These were Arthur Pond whom we all know as Pebo and Edward Clark known as Eddy. In regard to size, Arthur always was and is yet a large addition to the class and Eddy a small one. Arthur was manager of the Searchlight this year and has attended to this work in a very business-like manner. By the time we had finished the third grade the town, realizing what a brilliant class was coming on., built the new school building to accommodate us. We have the honor of being the first class to graduate, who has passed through every grade and class in the new high school building. In the fifth grade Eva Oliver joined us. Eva was a Canadian, but she makes a good quiet American. . The next year Alice Magoon, another Canadian came. She has made many friends during her high school course. The most interesting thing about her is her facial ex- pression for it changes frequently. Alice is either smiling or looking terribly sad most of the time. We entered the Junior High School in September 1919. This year we lost some of our boys, but two girls joined us, Marjorie Willard and Estelle Greene. Marjorie has brown hair and Irish blue eyes. She is a sweetheart in the senior play. Estella is another one of our stars, She, too, is in the cast of our play taking the part of mother. She is a good sport and we all like her. The second year of Junior High passed off with very few important events. The next fall we started in as Freshmen with the following teachers: Mr. Rustedt as principal, Miss Clapp, Miss Tilden, Mrs. Janes, Miss Merrihew and Mr. Beckwith. The same year Berkshire 1 gave us a large contribution in the form of Cyril Chaffee. Cy has played on the basket ball team for two years and has been Captain this year. He was also the baseball and basket ball manager of 1925. He seems to have a very famous way with the teachers. Ralph Wilson, a shining light from East Berkshire, also came that year. The light just radiates from the head of this hard worker. He has been one of our basket ball playrrs this year. Everett Ayer came from North Troy. He is an all-round good fellow, but just a bit lady like as you notice later this even- ing. Everett is quite a droll chap. When we think of our Freshman year we recall hearing James McKenney's melo- dious voice crying, Where are your class dues? He was our class treasurer. We could recommend Jim to anyone as a col- lector of bad debts. Speaking of crying reminds us of the first day in the second grade when. Jimmy cried, or rather how'ed when his teacher punished him for a mis- demeanor by seating him forcefully in a chair in front of the class. Jimmy still has a fondness for paper, but instead of rattling it he scribbles on it. Floyd Chaffee came next. He is a popular young chap, who has taken a great interest in the' athletics of the school. Floyd has played on. the basket and baseball teams for three years and was manager of the 1926 basket ball team. Then came our Junior year, when we had to make amore definite choice in our courses. Those who had Latin continued it, while others took up Commercial or the English courses. - Wilbert Patton, a very popular boy, was elected president of our class that year. He has been Editor-in-chief of the Search- light and as such has done commendable work. Last fall a number of his editorial staff rallied to their chief and went to U. V. M. to a conference of editors of 'High School publications. ' Doris Rushford is a new member of our class. She has tried to be as tall as the rest of us, but it all seems to gojtlieother way. Doris has quite a lot of dignity and that is something most of us Seniors' do 'not possess to any marked degree. ' I Laura Rounds broke the ranks and left us for a year, but found she just had to re- turn to dear old R. H. S. We are very glad to have her back, for as classjpresident she has been a great leader. 'The'Searchlight dance, the weenie roast, the Senior dance, in R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT 11 fact all the activities of the school or class have had Laura's enthusiastic support. Not only in such matters has she excelled, but also in scholarship in which she stands at the head. Dorothy Cull is a jolly girl and has won considerable fame in the commercial de- partment because of her fast typing. Another one of the favorites of the old bunch is Hilda Demar. Her ability as an actress will be demonstrated tonight as she takes the role of sister in the play. Lorne Bruso, whom we all know as Joe is the class sheik. He is popular with the girls and possibly a bit more so with some of the faculty. Joe has played on both basket ball and baseball teams for three years and was Captain of baseball in 1925. Last, but not least in length or height anyhow, is Robert Corliss. He has served a twelve year sentence, but now feels like Jesse Pomeroy, who doesn't want his free- dom now. Robert is a bashful young gentle- man, who is about to make a history. Now our high school days have passed. All the lessons, games and good times are histories to us. We are about to go out on life's way to make more history and we hope it will be more illustrious than that of the past. Eva B. Oliver Robert W. Corliss CLASS WILL We, the graduating Class of 1926, Vil- lage of Richford, County of Franklin, State of Vermont, United States of America, be- ing of sound mind do bequeath, bestow, rc- linquish, donate, give, tranfer, yield, make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament-to witness: Our heartiest thanks and deepest grati- tude to Mr. Rustedt. Our best wishes to the faculty. Our deeds and achievements to the memory of Posterity. Our enviable record for the edification of the big hearted Juniors. To you fellow students the class of 1926 hereby bequeath their studies, their privi- legcs, their duties, their part in school life, and all their excess money. We do hereby bequeath individually ac- cording to his or her merits: To-Howard Boomhower, Lorne Bruso's place in the business room with the provi- sion, by law, that he shall set as fast a pace as Lorne did in bookkeeping. To-Robert Calder, Arthur Pond's mar- velous voice. To Ella Martin, Cyril Chaffee's exten- sive vocabulary. To-Anna Carter, Estella's hearty laugh so that it may cheer others as it has us in the past. To-Ruth Marcy. Everett Ayer's good nature. To-Clifford Domina, Robert Corliss' dignity. To-Robert Livingston, James McKen- ney's qualifiications as a lady killer. To-Kenneth Tudhope, a Socony Gaso- line road map so that he may find his way from Montgomery Center to Richford High School. To-Charlotte Carpenter a good disposi- tion. TowEverett Royce, a permanent posi- tion in season. To-Shel Truax, the privilege of being the first man to mount the pitcher's box after the new grand stand is built. To-Gib Hurtubise a can of Libby's beans. To+Olive Berry a box of freckle cream. To-Ellen Brightwell a doll carriage that she may have something to wheel when she accompanies Elizabeth Smith and Dorothy Kennedy on their perambulatcr tours. To-Ronald Young, a permanent posi- tion as cartoonist for the Searchlight To--Arthur Weld, a book of etiquette so that he may be more for a gentleman and not be so noisy. To-Charles Taylor, the position of as- sistant instructor of physics, and a book on Making the Most of Your Time. To-Max Dufeny, Edward Clark's posi- tion as mailman to carry the letters between Junior and Senior Hall next year. To-Oressa Bessette, a bottle of Pep- tona. To-George Currie, a brok of amuse- ments so that he may find something else to do besides study. the pitcher's box for R. H. S. next 18 R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT Rowley another To-Leon Parsons, a box of talcum powder to remind him of Rowley. To-Muriel Rowse, a book on How to all the Get Thin. To-Hallie Scott, a book of famous actors and actresses so that she may be well informed on the subject. To-Esther Mandigo, Pond's Jews Harp hoping that she will play it as well as he does. In witness whereof, the undersigned, have hereunto subscribed our names this ninth day of June, in the year of our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-six. Class of 1926. Per Dorothy J. Cull Wilbert J. Patton Witnesses: Will Dolittle General Nuisance CLASS POEM Now that our days in High School are past, And the world lies before us at last: We lgnow how happy these short years have een And wish we could live them over again. Let us stop to consider what we've done and learned Before this first page of our life is turned. We have learned our lessons-except a few And tried to do the best we knew, To work and play, to take and give, And that is living and learnin.g to live. The pals we have had and the friends we've known, The games we played and lost or won Will in our memories grow dim or clear Accordingly as We hold them dear. We'll forget the saddness, unkindness, or pain, They were all too small to let them remain In our memories through which in after days These times will be seen in a golden haze And all the happy times we've had - Will come again to make us glad. James R. McKenney CLASS PROPHECY fCurtain risesl fWilson is putting the finishing touches on a complicated piece of machinery.J Wilson: There, that's done. Now I'll try it when I get time. I wish I knew who that was that telephoned me. She said she was an old friend of mine, but she 'wouldn't tell her name. Oh well, time will tell. She said she was going to call on me about three o'cock this afternoon. Let see. CLooks at watchj it's pretty near that now. KA knocking is heard at the door! That must be she now. fGoes to door and admits two women.l Good afternoon, Ladies! Walk right in. What can I do for you? Magoon: fto Rushfordj 'lherel I told you he wouldn't recognize us, was I not right? Don't you recognize me, Ralph? Wilson: No, I can.'t say that I do, but your face is familiar. Where have I met you before? Rushford: Did you ever know any girls by the name of Doris Rushford and Alice Magoon when you were in High School? Wilson: Why yes. They were both in my class. I remember when we--Well, I'll be!-No!-It can't be possible! But it is! Why, the last Iknew of you, Alice, you were on your way to Finland and you, Doris, were somewhere in New York. Magoon: Yes, I reurned a week ago. The secon.d night after I had arrived I went to the opera and whom should I see but Doris. I went to her after the performance and we have had a fine time ever since talk- ing over old times. Rushford: We heard that you were somewhere in the city and found your name by looking in the directory at our hotel. Wilson: Well, I am certainly glad to see you. I never expected to meet any of my classmates here. Magoon: What is this contraption on the table? Something you have been making? Wilson: Yes, I have just completed it. I haven't given it a fair trial as yet, but I belive it is going to work. Magoon: What is it, a radio moving picture machine? Wilson: No, not exactly, it is an ap- paratus which, when a name is inserted, will R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT 19 tell that person's past and present. I hope to perfect it someday so it will tell one's future also. Rushford: Why, don't you try it out on some of our classmates and see what has become of them. I don't believe your machine can possibly do it. Wilson: I know it does seem impossi- ble, but there is no reason that I know of why it shouldnft work. Let's try it anyway. Look out Alice! don't get your finger on that hand switch. It is carrying a power- ful current. Here fHands her a paper and pencil! write out oh, about five names. Magoon: lWrites them and hands back sheetj Do you mean to say that it can tell of all these five at once? Wilson: Yes, I belive it could do seven at once if necessary. lTakes sheet and puts it in machine, regulates various switches and dials. There is a flash and the paper comes out printedj There! what did I tell you? I set it so that it will only tell of ac- tions since they left school. Here they are. fReadsl Alice R. Magoon fstops reading and speaks to MJ Did you write your own name on that other paper? Magoon: Yes, I wanted to see if it could tell how I have spent my time then I could tell whether to believe what it said concerning the others or not. Rushford: Hurry up! I am anxious to know what it has written.. Wilson: Well, here it is. fReadsJ Alice R. Magoon: Immediately after leaving school Miss Mafroon took up forgein missionary work and was soon sent to Finland, where she is doing a fine service among the desti- tute children. At present she is somewhere in America. Magoon: That's right! Your machine is a wonder. Whose name is next? Wilson: lReadsJ Lorne J. Bruso: When Mr. Bruso left school he took up a course in Dendrology or tree surgery, and after tra- veling through our country has now settled in New Jersey because of the attractiveness of the shrubs and bushes in that state. James R. McKenney: Mr. McKenney has recently given up his brilliant career as a baseball player to take up public speaking. He was so deeply stirred by the numerous lectures he heard at one time on the preser- vation of forests that he is now conducting a world wide campaign for the conserva- tion of our natural resources. Wilson: Well look who's here. fReadsJ Marjorie F. Willard: Miss Willard for the past five years has been carrying on a beauty parlor in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Her trade is immense. What she does to make homely girls pretty is enough to at- tract anyone's attention to her work. No one can miss the sign Willard Beauty Shop painted in large red letters directly over the door. Hilda B. Demar: For two years Miss Demar has been managing fashion shows every month in the Princess Theater at New York. Only recently has he taken up a nurses training course at the Simmon's hospital in that city. Rushford: That machine will bring yotuva fortune. Whose name is next on the is . Wilson: That is all on this paper. Here fhands her a paper and pencil! you write out a few names. Let's try seven this time. I think it 'will take care of them. fTakes paper and puts it in machine. After moving certain dials and switches there is a flash and the printed paper is out.J Yes, it did. Here they are. fReadsJ Everett H. Ayer: Mr. Ayer is now a high powered salesman for a large firm in New York. He is selling a new sort of pipe which is the most enjoyable to be found on the market. These are strictly guaranteed not to make one dizzy. Floyd R. Chaffee: After leaving school he went to the General Electric Company of Schenectady, New York. Here he worked up rapidly, but becoming tired of the work after a while he returned home to the farm where he can enjoy his favorite sport Bee Hunting. Laura C. Rounds: Miss Rounds for three years has been a teacher of English at Boston University. Although she loves Boston she is living in Somerville, and pro- bably will continue to do so for many years to come. A. Cyril Chaffee: Mr. Chaffee is now liv- ing with his family in Somerville and is General Manager of Henry Ford's new plant in Boston, Mass. Mr. Chaffee convinced Mr. Ford that he could convert the two hundred ships, which were bought from the govern- ment into Flivers and thus secure a position which is bringing him a fortune. Dorothy J. Cull: Miss Cull is now before the Supreme Court of the United States. .10 R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT Magoon: What has happened? What has she done? What else does it say? Wilson: fReadsJ She has just received the important position as head court steno- grapher. Rushford: Why, I thought from what it said that she had committed some terri- ble crime. Magoon: So did I. She must be a good stenographer to hold that job. Wilson.: Here's the next one. fReadsJ Wilbert J. Patton: Mr. Patton has now be- come a noted writer under the name of Howard White. His books are becoming known the world over. His last work and his best one bears the title of The Paradise of a Bachelor. Estella M. Greene: Miss Greene planned to be a school teacher. She took a two year's course in teacher's training at Johnson Normal School and had taught in Belvidere Academy one year when she decided to take up matrimony. She is now living happily with her family on a farm a short distance north of Samsonville, Vermont. That ends that list. Let's put the others through. I'm beginning to get interested myself. If I had only thought of it, I would have tried this before. Rushford: Who else is there? I can't seem to remember. Magoon: Well, we have left cut Arthur d haven't we? And Eddie Clark and Pon . - Rushford: Robert Corliss sat right in back of Eddie in school, we haven't men- tioned him. Wilson: Won't Eva Oliver's name go on this list too? KWrites the listj Magoon: Put Doris' name on and see what it says about her and your own, too. Wilson: I have them now. That makes six on this list and twelve before, that's all I guess. Here they go anyway. llnserts paper and repeats the setting of dials, etc. with the same result as before. Starts to read J. Edward Clark. Stop and stares at the paper.l Rushford: What's the trouble? Has something happened to him. Wilson: No! I should say not. Listen to this. lReadsJ J. Edward Clark: Mr. Clark the shortest boy in the class of '26 has attained the height of six feet eleven inches. He has ac- complished this feat by a simple physcal exercise. Here it is: First place the tips of the fingers of the right hand on the left shoulder and the tips of the fingers of the left hand on the right shoulder and without bending the knees, lean forward touching the toes'with the elbows. Do this exercise vigorously for ten minutes twice a day and the effects will be quickly noticeable. Mr. Clark is now the Physical Director at the University of Vermont. Arthur J. Pond: After leaving school he took up his favorite pastime, farming. He has been very successful in handling and improving various crops. Why, he is a second Luther Burbank Only recently he has grafted a Spanish onion to a certain rhubarb plant and the result is a brand new sort of sweet potato. Magoon: I am not a bit surprised at that. Farming was the only thing he ever really liked at school. Wilson: CReadsJ Robert W. Corliss: After leaving school he resumed his natural occupation of farming. After three years at this, however, he became tired of the work and desired something better. He is now General Manager of the Maple Hills Creamery Company at East Berkshire. Eva B. Oliver: After leaving Richford High School, Eva went to New York to take up telephone work. She has had many pro- posals of marriage but, much to the discom- fiture of her many admirers, she had made up her mind to remain in the state of single blessedness. Doris M. Rushford: Miss Rushford un- der the name of Madame Lozere is now playing a leading role in the Metropolitan Opera Company. She has been engaged, after much trouble to give a concert in the city of Montgomery on the evening of June 18. Rushford: I guess it is. I had almost forgotten the date myself. Aren't you going to read your name. - Wilson: fReadsl Ralph H. Wilson: When Mr. Wilson graduated from High School he was undecided what to do for his future occupation. He began a medical course, but gave it up because of ill health. Then he decided to take up the study of machinery and in this line of work he has made of number of useful inventions. Well that's all isn't it. My machine has certainly proved itself valuable and mechanically perfect. R. H. S. SEARLIHLIGHT 21 Magoon: Yes, it has worked well. Let's try some of our teacher's names. I wonder if any of them, who were our teachers, are still at Richford? Wilson: We can find out any way. Whose names shall we take? Rushford: Try Mr. Rustedt and Miss Bush to start with. Wilson: fWrites names down and takes them to machine.J Here they go. flnserts names and moves dials and switches as be- fore. Suddenly there is an explosion and the apparatus completely collapsesj There! I knew those names were too much for the machine. My ten years work is completely ruined! fCurtainJ Alice R. Magoon Doris M. Rushford Ralph H. Wilson CLASS PRESENTATION As it has been the custom in former years to present the graduating class with souvenirs with which they may remember the many good times that they have had in Richford High School, we thought it proper to do so this year, and therefore: We, the undersigned do present to the members of the Senior Class of 1926 thc following: To Wilbert Patton, a bottle of Slickum, to keep his hair straigther and neater. To James McKenney, a hammer and nails so there will be some chance of his becoming a carpenter. To Cyril Chaffee, a tin can and spools with which he may construct a Ford car. To Laura. Rounds, a cushion to use when riding in Cy's car. To Hilda Demar, an alarm clock so sl.e can get up in time for dinner. To Estella Greene, a cook book so that she can learn to cook for her husband. To Alice Magoon, a bottle of Malted Milk that she may grow a little more. To Doris Rushford, a book ent'tled Methods of Flirting, which we believe will come in handy. To Lorne Bruso, this little Bush to re- mind him of someone. To Everett Ayer, a rubber ball so he can play and not make so much noise as usual. To Dorothy Cull, a bottle of ketchup so she can catch up in bookkeeping. To Robert Corliss, a map to East Berk- shire so he won't get lost this summer. To Edward Clark, a puzzle to keep him out of mischief. To Ralph Wilson, an old saw to use when he becomes a doctor. To Floyd Chaffee, a dictionary as next year he won't be able to ask Miss Cate the meanings of words. To Eva Oliver, a Billy Goat to remind her of Billy when she goes to the country this summer. To Marjorie Willard, a pair of gloves to keep her hands warm. To Arthur Pond, a Latin book which was found floating in the river on the last day of school. Signed, Arthur J. Pond J. Edward Clark EXCHANGES The Clarion-Fair Haven, Vt. Oceanic-Old Orchard, Maine. The The Exponent-Greenfield, Mass. The Milachi-Milaca, Minn. The Goodard Record-Barre, Vt. The Daytonian-Newtonville, Mass The The Specatator-Chicopee, Mass. Dial-Brattleboro, Vermont. Vermont Cynic-Burlington, Vt. The Netop -Turner Falls, Mass. JOKES Stiles: When I give the command Halt, if your left foot is in the air, lift your right foot up to it, and remain motion- ess. He tbravelylr Where ya goin'? She Ccoylyjz I'd like to be going to the show. Hez? Where ya goin' to sit? ' R. H S. SEARCHLIGHT UCOMMERCIALITES-1926 is for Ayer gentle and refined, - With every beauty of person and Every endowment of mind. is forMBessette, she's quite stout but Oh y. Boomhower her side-kick, ambitious and shy Also Joe Bruso of Athletic fame People imagine that he isn't very tame. is for Chaffee, Flip and Cy, Cull, Carter and Calder but Corliss, Oh! My! And then there is Clark Shake-it by name And if we should loose him 'Twould be a sad shame. stands for Demar, Hilda they say, She has a young Sheik from over Mont- gomery way And then there is Dufney, Right back from the farm, And Domina too Who don't give a darn. is for excellent For which we all strive. is for Famous A word that describes Each dignified. member Of Richford High. stands for Greene A mighty good sport Known to the class As Stella of course. is for Senior Hall A. place we must go When we're sent out of classes For not behaving 'iJust-so. is for ink, More bother than worth- is for Juniors Caprlcmus in mirth. K is for Knowledge . We try to subdue And all are successful Except one or two. L is for lectures We all get and abhor. M is for Marcy so sedate and tall She picks them for height And how easy they fall. Also McKenney. Who with daggers does show, What he's most apt to do To the faculty row. And Alice Magoon, Champion walker of Richford Town She's really so quiet We can't tell she's around. N is for notes Which keep floating around And what a calamity If they should be found. 0 is for Oliver, Eva O! My! A brown eyed brunette Known far and wide. P is for Parsons A short little man Who leads us in cheering Whenever he can. Q is for questions, which all classes fear. But still they are given us year after year. R is for Rowse and Rushford too Known by the scales to exceed Two hundred and two. S is for Superior The mark we will accept When we fall below an Excellent Which is so hard to get. T stands for trustworthy and true Known in our school the whole year through. R. H. S, SEARCHLIGHT is for Us, wise Seniors, all say, Arthur by name, Not once in a while, But just every day. Studious boy and Always looking for fame. is for Vacation, which makes our lives is for exams gay, X W h t . When fun's to be had, there's never a ere so appy 0 See unayjv W stands for Willard So short but so sweet Known as Midget, And delightful to meet. And then there is Weld, Y is for Young and Young he may be But plenty of girls say He's young enough for me. Z is for Zuke Tudhope by name Poet and athlete, he'll sure Win fame Photo by Ric' ford Strdiu GIRLS' BASKET BALL TEAM 1925-26 Kittell, Hurtubise, Pelton, Berry Smith, lVlnrcy. Carpenter 24 R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT CALENDAR FOR 1926-1927 1926 Sept. 7-Opening of fall term. Mar. 18-End of winter term. Mar. 18 to Apr. 4-Spring vacation. Nov. 25 to Nov. 29-Thanksgiving recess. April 4-0pening- of Spring term. Dec- 17-End Of fall term- June 5-Baccalaureate sermon. DCC. to Jan. 3-Christmas V3.C3.tl0n. June 6 to examinations. 1927 H June 8fClass day exercises. Jan. 3-Opening of winter term. June 10-Graduating exercises. Jan. 18 to 21-Mid-year examinations. June 10-End of school year. ORGANIZATION 1925-1926 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Esther S. Cate ........ English and History A. B., T ft S. Carl Carpenter, Chm. K , u S, , Term expires June 1927 Florence E. Hastings ..... Home Economics C. H. Austin, Clerk KB. S. in H. E., University of Vermont, Term 0XDiI'0S June 1928 Beatrice E. Esty .............. Mathematics R. M. Pelton, M. D. CA. B., Mount Holyokel Term expires June 1929 Betsy L. Kimball ................... French KA. B., University of Vermontj SUPERINTENDENT Catherine M. Murphy .......... Commercial . ' lPlattsburg State Normal Schooll Edwin F. Greene fPd, B., N, Y, State Cgllgge fel- Teachers, Dorothy L. Bush ...... History and English 1. CA. B., Syracuse Universityl Lillian Brown ...................... Music FACULTY Henry F. Rustedt, Prin. Latin and Science JANITOR, fA. B., University of Vermontl Henry E' Dewmg Frank O. Stiles ................ Agriculture MATRON fB. S., University of Vermontj Mrs. Henry E. Dewing CATALOGUE R ICHF ORD J UN IOR-SEN IOR HIGH SCHOOL RICHFORD, VERMONT PROSPECTUS 1926-1927 JUNE 1926 26 R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT L Ti RICHFORD JUNIORPSENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HISTORIAL SKETCH The town of Richford has been giving free secondary-school instruction, sutlicient to prepare its pupils for col'ege for about 35 years. For a good many years, like most schools of its kind, the only-really definite purpose of the RICHFORD HIGH SCHOOL was college preparation. In 191l, a pratical commercial course was introduced. This course has been uni- formly successful. Conscientious and intelli- gent graduates have always been able to secure good positions. In fact, the local demand has been greater than the supply of commercial graduates whom the school authorities could unreservedly recommend. In the next few years, the growth of the school was so rapid as to require an in- crease in the teaching force and in the space devoted to high school work. By 1915, the congestion had become so acute and the un- suitable character of the school building so clearly seen that a movement was set on foot to erect a modern building. In 1916 the town appropriated the amount necessary for this purpose and in May of the same year ground was broken for the new struc- ture. In September 1917, the school was moved. The new building is a sutstantial, at- tractive brick structure, about 80 by 128 ft. It is conspicuously located on excellent grounds of about seven acres. The lighting, heating, ventilation and sanitary arrangements throughout are of the most modern type and the arrangement is excellent. It is doubtful if there can be found anywhere in New England a school building better adapted to the local require- ments. The basement contains playrooms, toilets, boilers and coal rooms, an agr'cul- ture laboratory and shop, a science labora- tory, a cooking laboratory, stock room and several storage closets. The main floor contains a large study hall, four class rooms, a ttachers' room and library and an administration office. On the second floor are three class rooms, a sewing room, a double commercial room and a large study hall measuring 45 by 65 feet. . R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT 21 JUNIOR STUDY HALL On the third or attic floor is a gym- nasium with one of the largest and best basket-ball fioors in the state and a large amount of storage space. At the same time that the school was moved to the new building, the curriculum was thoroughly reorganized. It became a junior-senior high school-a type which is rapidly becoming popular all over the United States, and which, thus far, has proved remarkably successful in Richford. The old courses and individual studies were closely scrutinized and so reorganized as to square with modern requirements and mod- ern educational ideas. Work in practical agriculture and shop work was introduced for the boys, cooking, sewing and household arts for the girls. These studies, like commerical work, have proved very successful. Nevertheless, col- lege preparatory work has not been neg- lectedg in fact, this depart nent is stronger than ever before. Provision is made for every type of pupil. The Richford school system now con- sists of six elementary grades followed by six years in the junior-senior high school. The first four of these six years are spent in the junior high school, the last two in the senior high school. This brings the change from grades to high school-from one- teacher conditions to departmental teach. ing-two years earlier than heretofore, and therefore at a time when the mental and physical development of the child are at such a stage as to make the change less vio- lent. The new organization also greatly re- duces the tendency of pupils to drop their work at the end of the eighth year. Modern industrial conditions are rapidly increasing the necessity of a complete high school education. The avowed aim of this school is to do all it can to prepare its pupils to be upright, useful members of society, to follow the line of activity for which they are best suited and to realize the best values in life. COURSES OF STUDY No attempt is made to divide the curri- culum into tight compartments, calling one the Latin course, another the Agricultural course, and so on. On the contrary, it is our purpose to leave the pupil as unhampered as possible throughout the entire junior high school. But, by the time he enters the senior high school, he should have decided definitely on the line of work he wishes to follow for the rest of his high school course. Z8 R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT Certain studies are required of all pupils. Aside from these, pupils are given considerable freedom of choice among studies called electives All students who expect to enter college must take those electives which are preced- ed by an asterisk CU in the table below ex- cept that for some college courses, Latin is not required, although it is highly desirable. Either two years of Latin or two years of French are essential, however, for college entrance. Prospective college studen-ts must also take at least one of the following: His- tory IV, History V, American History and Civics. Students who plan to take a complete Commerical course must take all studies pre- ceded by the dagger CTD. Algebra is required of all members of Class 3, unless excused by the principal. COURSES OF STUDIES BY YEARS Class 1 Required Studies English and Literature ...... 5 Mathematics .................... .. 5 History-Geography .................. 5 Home Economics or Agriculture ...... 2 Penmanship .........................' 3 Chorus Singing .... ............ . . 1 Gymnasium ........ 1 Class 2 Required Studies English and Literature ..... 5 Mathematics .................. .. 5 History-Geography .............. .. 5 Home Economics or Agriculture ...... 2 Physiology and Physiography ..... . .. 3 Chorus Singing .................. 1 Gymnasium ................... .. 1 Class 3 Required Studies English ............... .. 5 Social Science . . . 5 Algebra ...... . . . 5 Electives 'Latin III .......... .. . 5 1'Penmanship ......... . . . 3 Home Economics .... 3 Agriculture ....... .. 3 French Q31 . ..... 5 General Science . . . . . . 3 Chorus Singing .... . . . 1 Gymnasium ....... .. 1 Class 4 Required Studies English ............... .. 5 Electives 'History IV 5 'Geometry .. 5 'Caesar ........... .. 5 'French IV ........ .. 5 Home Economics ...... .. 3 Agriculture ............. .. 3 'l'Commercial Arithmetic .. . . . 5 Chorus Singing ......... .. 1 Gymna ium ........... . . 1 Class 5 Required Studies English ............... .. 5 Electives 'History V ............. . 5 'Physics or Chemistry . .. .. 5 French V .............. .. 5 Cicero ................ .. 5 Home Economics ..... . . . 3 Agriculture ...... . . . 3 'lBookkeeping I . .. .. 5 'lTypewriting I .. 5 iStenography I .. 5 Chorus Singing .. 1 Gymnasium ........... .. 1 Class 6 Required Studies English ...................... .. 5 Electives 'American History and Civics ..... .. 5 French ........................ .. 5 Virgil ....................... .. 5 'Senior Mathematics .. 5 'Physics or Chemistry .. 5 Home Economics ...... .. 3 Agriculture ......... . .. . . . . . 3 i'Typewriting II ............... ....... 5 'lStenography II ..................... 5 iCommercial Law, Geography and English .................. ............ 5 'l'Bookkeeping II .................. .. 5 Gymnasium ...... .. l Chorus Singing ........... .. 1 The figures in columns indicate the number of recitations per week. By special arrangement it is often possible to take elective subjects in years other than those in which they are indicated above. R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT 29 THE CHOICE OF STUDIES Parents and teachers should consider the selection of a course or the choice of electives very carefully. In cases where any doubt exists, the advice of teachers should be sought and given careful consid- eration. From the very beginning of the junior high school, every possible opportunity is given the pupil to find out his own apti- tudes through the medium of exploratory electives. Whenever it becomes evident that a pupil has made a mistake in the choice of studies, an attempt will be made to remedy the difficulty. By the time the pupil reaches the senior high school, he should know whether he wishes to go to college, and if so he should proceed to elect the proper studies for his remaining two years. If he does not wish to go to college, his four years of junior high school 'work should have so revealed his ap- titudes as to make it comparatively easy to see what sort of work he ought to do in the senior high school. A word of warning is not out of place at this point. No pupil should choose the complete commerical course without very careful thought. Usually an over-large pro- portion of students select this work through a hastily formed opinion that it is of the greatest immediate value toward gaining a livelihood. This is no doubt the correct view for some pupils, but for others there are other at least equally important values in high school education to be considered. There are as many misfits in commercial work as in other lines. It is also true that the most succ.ssful conimercial graduit s have built up their commercial training on a sound basis of liberal, cultural studies. SUMMARY OF DEPARTMENTS Mathematics Mathematics is required in the first three years. . In Class 1, decimals and common frac- tions are reviewed, percentage and int.rcst are studied. Short methods, personal ac- counts and practical problems are emphasi- zed. In the latter part of the year, intui- tional geometry of form and size is intro- duced. This is because such elementary geometry is of great interest to the pupils of this age, because it enables them to de- termine whether they have an aptitude for the subject, and because it makes future study of formal geometry much easier. In Class 2, the work of Class 1 is re- viewed, and the arithmetic of various com- mon trades and kinds of business is taken up. Throughout these two years, the various phases of interest and percentage are con- stantly emphasized. Th: fundamental op- erations are kept fresh through use. During this year, simple elementary algebra is in- trodouced for the same reasons as geometry in Class 1. Simple algebraic formulae are also freely used in connection with the arithmetic, because of their practical value. In Class 3, the usual elementary algebra through quadratics is studied: in Class 4, plane geometry. The so-called senior mathematics is open topupils in Class 6 who have studied algebra and geometry. It consists of a re- view of elementary algebra, the study of intermediate algebra and a review of plane geometry. Solid geometry will be-provid- ed for pupils who require it. Senior mathe- matics is required of pupils who plan ,to go to college and the entire content of the course is shaped with that end in view. History The history course follows the Manual and Courses of Study, Part III, issued by the State Board of Education. Q -. During the first two years' of- junior high school, History-Geography is compul- sory. The two subjects are closely related and the work in geography accompanies the work in history as far as possible. The his- ory work of Class 1 deals with thc events of the world and especially of European history, which led up to the discovery of America, and thus forms a background for United States history. The discovery, colon- ization and early history of America is studied in the latter part of Class 1. The work of Class 2 consists of later United 30 R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT States history. A short course in commerical geography will complete the work for Class 2. History 3 may properly be called social science. In this course the student is taught to consider his relation to the social, indus- trial and political lift of the community. Local government, the management and financing of public institutions and taxa- tion are some of the topics considered. History 4, History 5, and American His- tory and Civics for Classes 4, 5 and 6 are elective, except that at least one of them must be presented for college entrance. History 4 covers Oriental, Greek, Ro- man and Medieval European history up to about 1700. It is a survey of the civiliza- tions of the ancient world and the contribu- tions of each to European society. 'Ihe growth of civilization is traced through the great institutions of the Middle Ages to the beginning of national state and to the three movements of modern times, awakening of interest in intellectual, artistic and scienti- fic matters, and political liberty. Thus is the stage set for the drama of modern his- tory. History 5 is a continuation of History 4, from 1700 to the present time. The pres- ent generation is involved in a struggle for three things: QD International Federation: C21 Industrial Democracyg C35 Cultural Democracy. The aims of this course are: f1DTo emphasize continuityg 121 To make history study interesting: Q31 To give. train- ing in the weighing of evidence and the formation of judgments. American History for Class 6 stresses political ten.dencies and national develop- ment. About one-half of the year is devot- ed to the study of American problems. Cur- rent events are studied with a standard magazine for a basis. Outline maps are used in all history courses. English English is required every year. The general aim of this department is to train pupils to speak and write correctly, express their ideas easily, clearly and force- fully, and to appreciate good literature. Much attention is paid to oral English, in order that they may learn to think on their feet and speak before people without em- barrassment. Work in spelling is required almost every day throughout the six years. Training in reading is given QD through having pupils read aloud in class, Q21 through outsde reading and Q33 aurally,- i. e., by means of the teacher ieading aloud to the class. At the same time, the read ng is so selected as to give some freedom to in- dividual tastes and to gradually raise the pupil's literary standards. A considerab'e amount of outside reading is assigned throughout the course. Special attention is paid to the development of the dramatic ability of the pupils by presenting criginal in class and by staging dramatizations plays: to voice control and culture with actual practice prize speaking in public speaking and in contests. A reading table, provided with books, newspapers and mag- azines, furnishes material for oral and written compositions, debates, etc. Wc rk in journalism will be introduced to a cer- tain degree in all English courses. Credit in composition is given to all pupils con- tributing to the 'iSearchlight. Composition both oral and written, rhetoric, the history of English and American literature and such formal grammar as is necessary are in- cluded. All college entrance requiremen's are amply met in this as in other depart- ments. Civil Government This course covers the origin, develop- ment and present customs of the machinery of government in town, county, state and nation. It is studied in connection with the course in American History described just above. The two subjects are inter-woven, a more natural and effective method than the usual one of finishing United States history before commencing Civics. R. H. s. SEARCHLIGHT 31 Current Events Constant attention is given to present day happenings in state, nation and World. This is done through special classes held once a week in Classes 1 and 2 and in the regular history classes in the last four years. Latin The course in Latin follows quite close- ly the requirements laid down by the New England College Entrance Certificate board. The subject is begun in Class 3. The usual first-year Latin course is offered, cov- ering the fundamentals of Latin grammar, translation and compositfon. In Class 4, four books of Caesar or their equivalent are read and easy sentences based on the text are translated from English into Latin once a week. In Class 5, no less in. amount than six of Cicero's orations are read and composition is studied once a week. In Class 6, no less in amount than the first six books of Virgil's Aeneid are real. This amount is selected from the writings of Virgil and Ovid. F rencfi French may be commenced in Class 3. French 3 is the usual first-year course, including systematic drill in drammar, pro- nunciation, trans'ation and composition. The latter part of the year a book is read which deals with French life and customs and gives a glimpse of the charm of France. French 4 is open only to pupils who have completed French 3. The fundamentals of French grammer are completed, includ- ing an aim to develop the capacity to tran- slate from the foreign language into Eng- lish and vice-versa. A consistent amount of standard Fench literature is read, with some emphasis upon sight translation and also the ability to read with direct comprehen- sion tthat is, with translationl. The ele- mentary principles of phonetics will be used as an aid to correct pronunciation, in connection with the oral and aural methods and dictation will be emphasized. - French V is intended for those students who expect to continue French in college. The course will be shaped to be of the greatest help to such students. Physics The science laboratory is roomy and well-equipped. The purpose of the course is two fold: ill To prepare for college en- trance, but 123 primarily to stress the prac- tical side of the subject. Everyday life is full of physical phenomena. Every indus- rial pursuit from farming to watch-making, every household activity from sweeping to reading the electric meter is made easier and more effective by an understanding of the physical principles involved. A good Physics course makes life pleasanter be- cause it makes it better understood. Pupils are given the fullest possible opportunity to perform experiments per- sonally in the laboratory and to receive ex- planations about mechanical devices or happenings in the physical world. Chemistry This course is offered as an elective, open to students in Classes 5 and 6. As in Physics, the aim of the course is principally to acquaint the student with the applica- tion of Chemistry to the problems of everyday life. While, enough of the theory of the subpect is presented to meet college entrance requfrements, practical rather than theoretical work is emphasized. f Agriculture and Shop-Work ' The work in agriculture is designed to extend through the six-year course of junior- senior high school, being required of boys in Clasees 1 and 2 and elective for Classes 3, 4, 5 and 6. I i 3.2 R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT The work of the first year covers the principles of general science and their ap- lication to agriculture practice. Agriculture 2 deals with various phases of agriculture in a general way. These two years are pre- paratory for the advanced work in agri- culture. Agriculture 3 is devoted to animal husbandry studies. This course includes a study of the types and breeds of domestic animals and the judging of different classes of live stock. The subject of feeds and feed- ing is emphasized. Much work is done in testing dairy products and cow-test work is carried out in some cases. Agriculture 4 is based on a study of farm crops and methods of production. Dur- ing the spring term, time is given to a con- sideration of soil management, the proper handling and use of fertilizers and systems of crop rotation. In Agriculture 5 and 6, and opportunity is given for further study on any particular topic which the student may select. Farm accounting, cow-test work, or farm manage- ment are the topics usually considered. These classes are elective in a double sense, for as the work is largely individual, only those students who in the opinion of the in.- structor are likely to profit from the class are encouraged to follow the course. In all classes field trips for first-hand study and practice in various phases of agri- cultural work figure largely. Such trips may take the class to an orchard for practice in spraying or grafting, or into the fields for astudy of soil types and observation of cultural methods. Frequent trips to inspect the various home projects give the student an opportunity to compare methods and help to stimulate interest in this part of the work. ' Home project work is encouraged through the entire course. This work is under supervision of the teacher of agricul- ture and gives the student an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained. For ex- ample, boys interested in poultry raising have had an opportunity to learn the man- agement of incubators at the school, where three different machines have been run through two hatches this spring. The chicks hatched give the boys a start in poultry raising. Accurate time and cost accounts on each project is insisted upon and results checked up at different intervals. Many of the boys have enrolled in the different branches of State Boys' and Girls' Club Work and are eligible to compete for prizes offered by the Vermont Bankers Association and other organizations. A school fair is held in the fall at the school building at which student is expected to exhibit some- thing produced in his project. Shop work is offered through the six years. The making of articles for use in the project work or for use on the home farm, and the repair of small tools and im- plements is the type of work encouraged. The shop work classes do much of the car- penter and repair work called for about the school building. Some of the work has been to finish off the gymnasium on the third floor, to build a thirty-foot partition through one of the main rooms and to paint the window sills throughout the building. A number of excellent articles of furniture have been made. Shop and agriculture classes have seeded and smoothed the lawn and planted shrubbery about the walks. The school is well equipped to carry on the work of this department. The science laboratory is available for much experi- mental work in connection with the agri- culture coursfs. A large hot bed construct- ed by the students is available for practice in the seedling plants. An opportunity for stock judging is afforded at many stock farms in the vicinity. A good set of carpen- ter's tools is available for the shop Work. The agricultural department, both in- structor and students is at the service of the farmers of the community. Students are en- couraged to bring to school samples of milk and cream for testing, seeds for seed-testing, soils for acidity tests or problems in balanc- ing rations, either from their home farm or for a neighbor. That the farmers appreciate his service is evidenced by the amount of such work being done. R. H. S. SEARCHLIGHT 35 Shorthand 1 fClass 53 This part of the shorthand course is in- tended to take the pupil through the prin- ciples of the system used, and far enough in dictation to enable him to write accur- ately in shorthand for ten minutes at the rate of 60 words per minute and to tran- scribe the notes in 60 minutes, either in long hand wth pen or on the typewriter. The chief emphasis is placed on the absolute mastery of the principles of the system. Shorthand 2 1Class 61 The elementary principles are reviewd and advanced reporting principles taught. Daily dictation is given to develop speed until the pupil can write accurately ordin- ary business and literary matter at the rate of 100 words per minute. At least the equi- valent of a full period each day is spent outside the class in the preparation of as- signed work and the transcription of short- hand notes on the typewriter. Typewriting 1 The aim of this course is to give the pupil a thorough knowledge of the machine, Hn-gering method, various kinds of work to be done on the typewriter and fit him gen- erally to transcribe his shorthand notes during the second year. Typewriting 2 The pupils transcribe their shorthand notes and devote some time to speed prac- tice. General office work is required of each pupil. Carbon work. legal forms, tabulating, invoicing, stencil work and card work receive special attention, Commercial English, Law and Geography fClass 61 This group of subjects forms the work of five periods a week for one school year, each subject being taught one-third of the year. fab Commercial English presupposes a thorough knowledge of grammer and is given in the last year of the commercial course when the pupil has had training in English Composition and Literature. The aim of the course is to enable the pupil to cultivate an easy, direct, effective style which can be used in the composition work peculiar to business. fbi The course in Commercial Law gives the pupil a sufficient knowledge of the elementary principles of business law to enable him frequently to avoid the necessity of calling upon a lawyer for advice and to know when the services of a competent lawyer are required. fel The object of commercial geography is to ac- quaint the student with the present indus- trial and trade conditions of the United States. MUSIC Morning exercises twice a week are de- voted to musical appreciation, listening to Victrola selections and to brief historical sketches of famous musicians and com- posers. The aim is to cultivate in the pupils an understanding of music, a love for it and an appreciation of good music rather than the trashy variety. Chorus singing once a week is open to all students who pass the vocal test. The school is divided into two choruses -junior and senior. Those who have the necessary talent may gain membership in the Glee Club or in the orchestra. Each of these or- ganizations has regular rehearsals, the aim of which is readiness to be called upon at any time to furnish music for school enter- tainments. School credit is given for all the activities mentioned ini this paragraph. 36' R. H S. SEARCHLIGI-IT 'V ORCHESTRA PHYSICAL TRAINING Gymnasium work: Elective. One hour a week. -Requirement: Satisfactory physical ex- amination and permission of the parents. Boys High School Gymnasium course. Uniforms consist- ing of sleeveless white jersey, knee trousers and soft-soled shoes. Course outlined: Care of the body- fundamental principles and physiology of exercising. Emphasis placed on posture, discipline and health. Gymnastic Work, consisting of graded setting up drills, ap- paratus work and gymnastic games. In- truction in marching as laid down in the U. S. Manual of Infantry drill regulations. Special emphasis is placed on the dev- elopment of the individual rather than the team. The boy is trained in alertness and matching his strength against boys of his own age and development. Outdoor Work in track such as competitive races, jumps and physical tests. Class room requirements. Each grade including high school. Two pericds 2-4 minutes daily given to setting up drills by the regular teacher. Graded exercises given to refresh the pupils after having been in cramped positions. Particular emphasis is given to good posture and stimulating the heart, lungs and circulation through the ex- ercise of the larger group muscle. Work in the smaller grades also includes class room games, marching and rhythmic steps. Athletics Suitable athletics are encouraged. An athletic association including both boys and girls furnishes financial stability. The R. H. 5. SEAKCIILIGHT 37 l l Photo by Richfurd Studio BASKET BALL TEAM 1925-26 Bruso, Wilson, Tudhope, Young, Patton F. Chaffee, C. Chaffee, Boomhower boys have produced unusually good basket ball and baseball teams in the past few years and the girls have made an excellent record in basket ball. Pupils are not allowed to participate in athletics unless their scholastic standing is satisfactory. All inter-scholastic gamis are played under the rules of the Head- masters' Club of Vermont. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES In addition to the Glee Club and or- chestra mentioned elsexvhere, attention should be called to the work of the students in connection with the publication of the R. H. S. Searchlight as a supplement to which this bulletin- is issued. The entire management of this magazine has been in the hands of the students, and has been a success both from an educational as well as a strictly business point of view. A school fair, planned and carried out almost entirely by the students has become an annual event. y There are frequent school parties, in- volving different classes or combinations, always under faculty supervision. Enter- tainments of one kind and another are given occasionally. GENERAL INFORMATION Admission The four years of the Junior High School are designated .Classes 1, 2. 3 and 4 The two years of senior high school are Classes 5 and 6. Pupils who have completed satisfactorily the work of the six elemen- tary grades of the Richford public schools are admitted to Class 1. Other pupils are admitted to the class for which they are fitted, upon presentation of an ofIic'ally signed statement of the work they have done. 38 R. H S. SEARCHLIGHT - Tuition A tuition fee of S50 per year, payable in installments of S25 each must be paid by all students whose legal residence is outside Richford. If the pupil lives in a Vermont town which does not maintain a high school his home town is legally obliged to pay this fe ' Marking System A marking system is in use whereby the amount of credit given is proportional to the achievement. The excellent student is given more credit than the pupil who just passes. In addition to this, the student who has great difficulty with one subject can balance his shortage in that subject by his extra credit in some study in which he is more proficient. The grades used are as follows: E--Excellent fhighest grade possiblej S-Superior M-Medium I-Inferior PiPoor falmost failurej U-Unsatisfactory ffailurel M is the commonest grade. It is intend- ed to indicate ordinary work-i. e., the Work which is usually done by an ordinary pupil under ordinary conditions. Credit is given twice a year. A pupil who each year does M work in four studies each of which has five prepared recitations per week will at the end of each half year be credited with 4 points in each study. This amounts to 16 points per half year, 32 points per year and 192 points for the entire six years. Unless by special permission, each pupil must carry the equivalent of not less than 20 prepared recitations per week. One hundred and ninety-two points is the minimum amount of credit for graduation. If a pupil is graded E in a subject, he gets 2596 more points in that subject than lie would if his mark were M. S gives 1521 more credit than M. I gives 1576 less credit than M. P gives 25W less credit than M. The pupil who gets I or P in one or more subjects makes up the shortage in credit by extra credit in some other subjects in which he is able to get S or E, or else by taking extra studies. A pupil who is graded U in a required subject must repeat it the following year. A pupil who is graded U in an elective study may at the principal's discretion be obliged to repeat the study if his failure is due to negligence. Promotion is by subject, not by grade. A large proportion of pupils find it easy to get materially more than the minimum amount of credit. Any pupil of sound mind, who does a proper amount of work will have no difficulty in keeping his credit account up to the normal. Proportionally less credit is given for a study in which there are less than five re- citations per week or for a study for which preparation outside of class is not regularly required. Printed schedules showing the exact number of points credited for a half-year's work with any given grade in any study can be had at the principal's office. REPORTS Complete, formal reports are sent to the parents at the end of each half-year. Special reports, printed on white paper are issued frequently to pupils doing unusually good work in any subject. Emergency reports, printed on blue paper are sent frequently to the parents of pupils doing unsatisfactory work in any subject. College Certification This school is on the approved list of the New England College Entrance Certifi- cate board. This means that pupils may en- ter most colleges of New England and the Western and Middle Western states without examination, if the principal feels justfied in granting a college entrance certificate. He may certify a student in some subjects and not in others. Ordinarily he will not certify in a subject in which the pupil has received a grade lower than S or E, never below M. A pupil who plans to go to college should seek the advice of his teachers as to the selection of his studies, study the en- trance requirements of his prospective col- lege as shown by the catalogues on file in the school library and make out his high school course accordingly. Thus, disap- pointment may bc avoided. R, ll. 5. 5liARCllLlGH'li 39 Photo by Richford Studio GLEE CLUB General Regulations Until proven otherwise, it is always as- sumed that pupils will conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen. Lock-setp disci- pline is carefully avoided and there are as few rules as possible. Pupils will lie held responsible for all willful or careless damage to the building or equipment. The consent of the principal must be obtained before arranging any athletic ev- ent, social function or entertainment of any kind. The school recognizes the right to ex- ercise control over students at all times in so far as their conduct can be shown to have an ellect upon the general ,flood of the school. Textbooks are supplied free of charge in Classes 1 and 2. In the other classes they must be provided by the pupil. Pupils whose homes are outside of-Rich- ford are not to be away from homes in which they board after eight o'clock on any evening preceding a school day, unless by special permission of the principal. Parents and other adults are welcome at the school at all times and are especially invited to visit and inspect the work in the recitations and laboratories. The autho- rities welcome with enthusiasm all intelli- gent and sympathetic criticism. A puipl of ordinary ability in Class 1 will probably not need to do more than a moderate amount of studying outside of school hours, if he employs his school time to good advantage. The amount of work gradually increases until the senior high school, in which the work is so planned as to require in most cases at least two hours study per day outside school hours to pro- duce satisfactory results. Parents are asked to see that this is complied with. Parents can also help in the matter of absence and tardiness. The pupil is expected to present to the principal at the first ses- sion of the school after an absence an excuse signed by either parent, stating ex- plicitly the reason for the absence. The principal reserves the right to demand a physician's certificate in cases which in his judgment call for such a step. Bellows, Helen F. Boright, Betty R. Boright, Marion R. Broe, Miriam M. Buzzell, Dorothy P. Colb , Henry A. Combs, Myles B. Cook, Sidney P. Currie, Marion K. Domina, Edward D. Douglass, Cornie F. Duboyce, Ray A. Gibson, Barbara H Aiken, Lottie I. Arnold Ale'a M Bessette. Margaret E. Campbell, Christine M. Coons, Margaret L. Gibney, Dennis J. Greene, Ardell R. Archambault, Lawrence Beane, Thelma L. Benson, Gerald H. Bessette, Victor R. Carpenter, Silas C. Chaffee, Hanson R. Chaffee, Hilton C. Chase, Kenneth L. Combs, Marjorie O. Cook, Mildred E. Duval, Francis M. Bates, Dorothy M. Beane, Bernice M. Benoit, Jean B. Berry, B. Olive Bliss, Marshall E Brightwell, Ellen M. Carpenter, Charlotte L Chaffee, Irving D Bessette, Oressa E Boomhower, Howard H. Calder, Robert B. Carter, Anna L Currie, George E. Ayer, Everett H. Bruso, Lorne J. Chaffee, A. Cyzil Chaffee, Floyd R. Chase. S Baker ENROLLMENT 1925-1926 CLASS Gibson, Pruella J. Gilpin, Roger W. Goodhue, Leona M. Gross, Richard A. Hamelin, Raymond J. Holmes, Reginald F. Holmes, Robert A. Hubbard, J.lia L. Hurtubise, Rolland P. LaBelle, Hazel M. LaFountaine, Florence A. Lee, Frederick H. Magowan, Charles L. CLASS Hancock, Helen H. Howe, Eda M. Hoyt, Bernice M. Kittell, Harrison H. Laflam, Katherine E. Lambert, Irene M. Lauder, W. Allen I 419311 Martin, Alan H. Martin, Florence O. Mitchell, Elinor G. 0'Brien, Carroll, L. O'Brien, Gordon C. Prue, Mildred H. Parsons, Milton A. Raymond, Donald J. Reirden, Vivian VF. Rushlow, Della S. Sears, Ilene M. Smith, Lucius M. Stanhope, Beth L. II f1930l Leavitt. Nathan D. Marr, Linwood E. Murray, Zilpha A. Perry, Herbert A. Pond, Addison C. Reed, Madelene G. Rowley, Reginald W CLASS III 119291 Esty, Alson W. Forty, Fred A. Gladden, Willard E. Goodrich, Leland O. Greene, Stella E. Gross, Arzelda I. Guyette, Leola G. Harvey, Amy L. Howe, Nelson H. Hurlbut, Lydon H. Hurtubise, Gabrielle L. CLASS Clewley, Margaret E. Daniels, Lillian R. Drown, Everett L. Forty, James C. Haggarty, Francis D. Holmes. Bernice M. Inglis, Ivan K. Kelley, Frederick H. CLASS Domina, Clifford O. Dufeny, Max Livingston, Robert J. Mandigo, Estrer C. Marcy, Ruth G. Jewett, Doroth B. Kittell, Nellie Lafleur, Beth W. Marcy, Claude J. Martin, Katherine M. Mosher, Rowena C. Patton, Leland R. Peao, Dorothy E. Pelton, Eleanfr M. Rowley, Cushman F. Royce, Gail E. IV 119281 Kennedy, Dorothy G Libby, Rupert C. Miner, Reginald L. Parsons, Jennie W. Philippon, M Cecile Pond, Mabel A. Proper Hildred E. Reed, Irene I. V f1927l Martin, Ella M. Parson, Leon G. Pearson, George E. Rowse. Muriel K. Scott, Hallie C. CLASS VI 119261 Clark, J. Edward Corliss, Robert W. Cull, Dorothy J. Demar, Hilda B. Greene, Estella M. Magoon, Alice R. McKenney, James R. Oliver, Eva B. Patton, Wilbert J. Pond, Arthur J. RECAPITULATION Class Girls ' Boys Total I 25 25 50 II 17 11 28 III 21 21 42 IV I9 13 32 V 7 12 19 8 11 19 97 93 190 Superneault, Myrtle M. Taylor, Catherine Taylor, Francis A. Tetreault, Charles L. Tetreault, Jeanette Truax, Marjorie E. Vincent, Jeannine M. Wheeler, Ruth M. Wilcox, Graham. R. Wilson, Franklin VV. Wright, Alden F. Salisbury, Jack C. Sisco, Iris E. Stone, Doris G. Vincent, Euclid Whitehead, Leona M. Young, Cedxic A. Young, Chiistine L Roiea, Lillian M. Ru lee, Alice C. Salisbury, Frank J. Sears, Alden N. Shangraw, Dorothy L. St. Germain, Christine F Washer, Marjorie I. Woodward, Lester L. Wright, Hilda M. Reirden, Howard L. Reirden, Ral h W. Rowley, Madlaline Royce, Everett C. Ruiter, Vivian P. Smi.h, Elizabeth G. Sweeney, Lucile E. Truax, Sheldon E. Taylor, Charles C. Tudhope, Kenneth A. Weld, Arthur Young, C. Rrnald , Rounds, Laura C. Rushford, Doris M. Willard, Maiflorie F. Wilson, Ralp W. LEROY F. SMITH, CLOTHIER Where the Styles Come from Hart Schaffner 81 Marx Clothes Crossett Shoes Lamson 8z Hubbard Hats and Caps Manhattan Shirts GIF TS THAT LAST FOR GRADUATION For the Graduate, nothing will more happily express .your good wishes than a piece of Jewelry, a good Watch, or a precious Jewel, and yet serve as a constant reminder of the giver. We will be very glad to help you select the most appropriate gift for the occasion. THE GLENN F. WILSON STORE JEWELRY MUSIC CHINA KODAKS REPAIRING CLASS PICTURES That is the only way to remember all the friends of your school days. We have taken pictures of the classes and grades, and they are GOOD. The pictures are bright clear photographs, suitable for framing. Look at the samples, and get your order promptly. The Richford Studio 40 Main St. For Eco-zomical Transporation THE MISSES LOVELETTE lligh in Low in MILLINERY, BLUUSES quality price ART SHUI' RICHFORD MOTOR SALES RICHFORD VERMONT RICHFORD, VT. RIICIHIFOIRD SMHINGS BANK gl TRUST CO. D0n't Spend It All I ASK OUR CUSTOMERS ! H. C. CO S, PRESIDENT S. CARL PENTER. TREASURER EDUCATES FOR BUSINESS EFFICIENCY AND PROVIDES ATTRACTIVE POSITIONS lbany' Business College SECRETARIAL, CIVIL SERVICE, BOOKKEEPING ACCOUNTING, STENOGRAPHIC Trains Ambitious Young Men and Women Quickly and Economically for Independence and Advancement in Executive and Secretarial Positions. FOR CATALOG ADDRESS CARNELL 81 HOIT, 83 N. Pearl St., ALBANY, N, Y. Tai!5?3LSE!10P Joseph St. Germain We profit by your satisfaction, because it means you'll come back again and again when you buy something here that suits you. Everybody appreciates good quality. Some people make the mistake of asking for cheap goods because they think they can't afford fine workmanship and good mater- ials. Buy here and you'll find that good mer- chandise is economical from every stand- point. H. H. COM INGS - the house of Kuppenheimer good clothes Our New Creation Q jg, 4 2933? W2 gg as It 'A ' '. 'FIM' ' NI' 9 'IX 5' SWIM KAPS This type cap has a chin strap. Fits snugly, but does not bind. Wears well. The Rexall Store 'l'ayl0r's Drug Store RICHFORD VERMONT How great this community may grow, how pgosperous anddcom- CIGARS 1 te 't may ecome, epen s up- gr? us--our Willingness and our CIGARETTE5 desire to work together TQBACCO CANDY BARS ONE for ALL SODAS and ALL fm- ONE BILLIARDS BOWLING I , SHOE SHINE One man's effort will not build a complete community O. A. METEVIER JAMES .CALDER CO. BARBER PLUMBING HEATING RICHFORD, VERMONT Metro olitan Life Ins. Co. The p Fred H. Kelley Insurance INSURANCE- Agency ACCIDENT AND HEALTH RICHFORD VERMON1- INDUSTRIAL ORDINARY GROUP R. MCELROY The Largest Life Insurance Company in the World H. S. CLARKE, ,Agent Richford, Vt. REAL ESTATE NEW AND OLD FURNITURE RICHFORD. VT. PHONE 114-12 The Editor and Staff of the R. H. S. Searchlight wish to thank all those who have so kindly placed their advertisements with us. F. J. LAWLISS, M. D. Tel. 132 Richford, Vt. 1060 a424O One thousand and sixty Journals reach that number of homes each week. There are an average of 'four readers to ,each paper, or four thousand tyvo hundred and forty readers each week of TfQQWM1 WRIGHT 8: DITSON We carry a complete line of Athletic Supplies of the latest and most practical models for all outdoor and indoor sports. Students Whoiwant the best should insist upon goods bearing the Wright Q Ditson Trade Mark. Uniforms, Clothing and Slloes for All Sports. - fSend for General Cataloguel . If you cannot procure our goods of the dealers in Richford, please write us. 344 Washington St. Boston, Mass. .A A