Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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THE SOMERVILLE RADIATOR 15 '09 Class Editor, Herbert A. Macdonald. Wireless telegraphy in perfect form is being ex- hibited in Room 33 by Be-----and Miss Gr-------. Bacc—us, after a hard season of baseball and croquet, is back at school. If Har—g is seen in the room before the last bell, it is known that he was there all night. Brown would like to know where Miss Mo------’s steamboat went to. Me-----y thinks the world is dirty because he for- got to clean his glasses. Ken----I s brain is a gold mine; development will yield its treasures. Se-----l’s memory is very poor; too much study. Gar----d is shedding crocodile tears because he cannot play football. Saw—er has a large assortment of loud neckties and stockings. Figures do not lie, but if 317 is held upside down it makes a LIE. We arc well represented on the gridhon by Dug- gan, Nolan, Jarvis, Harding, McCarthy, and Mac- donald. Smile, and the world smiles with you. Knock, and go alone. For the cheerful grin Will let you in Where the knocker is never known. More notes, Juniors. '10 Class Editor, FI. H. Greenwood. At a class meeting held on September 23, Arthur Hatch was elected president; Robert Davis, vice- president ; Maurice Barron, secretary-treasurer; and Miss Evans, class editor. Miss Evans re- signed, and at another meeting Harry Greenwood was elected to take her place. Miss Scoboria and Miss Ro—ts, the class chil- dren, have very hot disputes. They even stick out their tongues at each other. Miss Has—ell has already discovered the Ger- man word for twenty-three. For ideas in hosiery consult Mi—rs. ‘ Gre—n’s neckties arc making good among the girls of Room 13. The class is well represented on the gridiron by Cousens and Howard. E—mes is recognized by all as the coming class poet. He has just composed a poem, entitled “Lonely,” and he has rendered it to Division 5. It was a decided success. Gri----ns, our class pugilist, was seen using his arts on an unsophisticated Freshman. ’ll Class Editor, Melvin J. Messer, Jr. Rah! rah! rah! for 1011, the largest Latin Freshman class since the division of the schools, numbering 162. You should have seen the water in the basin go down when M----------1 drank from the fountain. Aqua pura bona est. -------has an original pronunciation of the word reginae, viz., reginey. H—-—g found football a strenuous game. The frescoing on his chin was very striking, if not artistic. 'I his class is composed of good business men or poor composers—they arc very shy on notes. What pucr does not feel a thrill, Mounting the Capitoline hill, When, late and in a breathless hurry, lie just ahead sees Mr. Murray? Heard in Latin: The man gives to his daughter some pretty good cups. Well, G—r—t. when she was king of Rome, did she wear a toga verilis? There were rushes on the banks in the time of Pharoah. There were also rushes on the High School campus not so long ago. If every Jack must have his Jill. Why should not every “fella,” « E’en at the risk of many a spill. Go hunting his puella? Most people are satisfied to talk with their mouths. II—de talks with his feet, as well. “Ex pede Hercules.” No, H—d—g, Chauncey Olcott may he a fine singing comedian, but he has not sung himself into the state house as yet. Lucullus’ ma (of course in Latin) Said : “Lukey. go and let the cat in.” Lucullus could not well refuse. And in walked felis with a 11111s. M—s—1 wishes to inform the class that he is much averse to love-making in his English books. Teacher (in history): “Where did the Romans originate?” H------1: “From locusts.” This goes one better on the Darwinian theory.

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14 THE SOMERVILLE RADIATOR ’OS Class Editor, Harold L. Etheridge. At the election of officers at the beginning of the school year, the following were elected: President, Herbert V. Field; vice-president. W. Shipman Maulsby; secretary and treasurer, Isabel Mc- Donald; class editor, H. L. Etheridge. “This man made a rash statement, and received harsh criticism. What did lie lack?” asked Steve. “Foresight.” answered his “color mate. “Yes, but he already had glasses, friend.” 'Tis wrong for any maid to be Abroad at night alone. A chaperon she needs till she Can call some chap-er-on. “Miss Ware, do you want a certificate in ad- vanced whispering?” Her dog was fed on herring fat, But mine on brisket beef. She wore a garden on her hat, But I a cabbage leaf. A sure cure for the blues!! Come to Division I. and see (iilcs untangle a confusing diagram in geometry! Says Division I.- “By our ripe grammars ye shall know us.” This, child, is a reference to the age of the Latin grammars in use. An extract from Williams’ French-English Grammar: Nous nous souvenous d’elles, dc lui,” etc. “We remember they, lie,” etc. We’ve all been wondering why Jake spent so much time in Room 11. He finally confessed that lie lost his collar button there. Found—A red shirt in Mac’s desk! If no one calls within a week, Mac says it’s his. This same fellow has been unanimously elected president of the music committee. S—ton still wears the red necktie. Look out for the bull, shorty! Giroux, as in preceding years, has been elected to the captainship of the invincible and flourishing Tiddhdy Winks team. Rip, the man with the iron stomach, is eating his bean sandwiches six thick this year, instead of three as formerly. A corridor event:— Harry: “A Freshman just asked me if we were brothers.” Jake (belligerently): “Where is he? Let me at him!” Harry (with a self-satisfied air): “You’re too late; lie’s on his way to the hospital now.” As you notice, on Manager Tead No notes in this number you read; But we’ll have some cjuite kippy When Maulsby feels witty, And on those you may joyously feed. After a rather tedious and discouraging lesson on the German reflexive, Miss Hincks was heard to remark: “My! I feel sick!” Come into Room 21 some day and hear Bill Giles (the old digamma) sing this touching ballad:— “I'm pretty strong: but my wife is stronger, If I went wrong. I’d have a home no longer. I would if I could, but I can’t. WHY? Because I’m married now.”

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i6 THE SOMERVILLE RADIATOR Class Editor, Edward Brewer. Class officers are: President, William Hoyt; vice-president, Grace Bradford; secretary. Ralph Riddell; treasurer, Arthur Campbell. “Br—wn, I want the number of your book.” Br—wn (awaking): ‘‘Present.” Olin makes a good wife, but still he beats his “hubby.” The editor regrets to announce that our class- mate. Ernest L. Thornquest, has left school to take a position in the stock exchange. Here’s wishing him good luck. We are glad to note that C—pi—1 is still hale and hearty at the age of GOO. We welcome to the Senior class J. I. Taylor, of the Wiscasset High School, Maine. Mr. Taylor is in line for Technology. AMBITIONS OK A FEW SENIORS. Pr—t—n : To buy a lawn-mower. G—d—n : To be an orator. Cr—g: To be a soldier. Ek—s—g—n : To help Pr—t—n. Br—w—r : To get a few notes. C—pb—1: To get his wife into the ark. Br—ggs: Nobody knows. The Senior class sympathizes deeply with Miss Cummings in the recent death of her brother. “L----s, arc you a Senior?” “No’m.” “Well, what arc you?” “I d’ know.” The Senior class extends its good wishes to Miss Newhall, formerly instructor in the French department. Miss Newhall was married Novem- ber 5 to J. E. Plympton, of Walpole. It is noticed with regret that Preston is becoming bald. He thinks too much; such men are dan- gerous. Class Editor, Ernest W. Chapin The usual remark about our being upper class- men is now apropos, of course. As such we really ought to have more dignity and serious purpose than is apparent in some cases. Now we begin to realize that in two short years we will be scattered and gone. This fact, brought to our attention so often as it is, should unite us in a closer bond of sympathy and fraternal concord. Speaking of sympathy, that's what the Tech- nology aspirants appreciate when they regard the relentless “six-straight” programmes. Cheer up! The worst is yet to come. “A Rose among thorns” is Miss G----------in IV.- III. Geom. 2. It is not yet too late to welcome those who have joined us this year. We always regret to lose any of our number, but wish them success wherever they have gone. Why does Kir------- frequent the western end of the second floor hall so much? Remember that quotation about our heart being where our treasure is. Results of the much-delayed class election: President. Percy E. Kirkpatrick: vice-president, Harry R. Cheetham : secretary, Miss Eleanor Dun- ning; treasurer, D. Austin Palmer. Elocution Teacher: “When the lips are pressed together and the breath exoloded, what is the re- suit?” Miss (Oh. well, never mind): “A kiss.” (For she’s had experience.) Congratulations to Cheetham on his election as assistant football manager. Why shouldn’t the writers of '09 appear in force this year? Really, it’s very simple to write. If there is no dictionary handy, try Virgil's way: Fill a hat with assorted words and phrases, shake 'em up, and draw.