Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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THE SOMERVILLE RADIATOR l7 Notice! These nicknames are perhaps appro- priate. but their unhappy owners beg you to desist in their use:— Red” J—n—s. “Studious” W—n. “Sticks” A—r—n. Punk” B—n—t. “Beaut’’ W—lk—ns. The class .elections resulted as follows: Presi- dent. Clarence Mixer; vice-president. Mabel Hen- derson; secretary. Joseph Pike; treasurer. Prank Ahern. The child S—s— has been transferred from 22 to 28. Heard in history E: Alfred the Confessor mar- ried the son of Godwin.” Arnold likes to talk over the telephone. Ha! Pitman has a library period? We still have the captain of the football team in our class. We hope to see F—s—er in the interscholastic debates next spring. Young B—nn—tt has graduated into long trousers at last. Have you noticed the way the Freshmen act dig- nified? We arc glad to see Foster in his high position on the Radiator staff. Hodgdon is a graceful dancer, so they say. How many will sing in Mr. Hadley's musicale next winter, if such a thing should happen? Tl Arthur Leighton. Class Editor. The class election resulted as follows: President, Lawrence Caldwell; vice-president, Ruth Dillon; secretary, Frank Fallis; treasurer, Austin Pierce; executive committee, John Glover and John Laurie. Teacher (reading theme in 12 X): Little Jim trudged along the dusty road------” (At this mo- ment a prolonged shriek came from a passing train.) Teacher: Applause from the galleries.” Ware now owns another horse, and it is ex- pected that he will soon go into horse racing or become the proprietor of a circus. Baker (in geometry): If two plane figures coin- cide by superstition.” Division I), has the Big Three,” Misses B—ss, Br—d—ry. and Cha—f—c. for members. How are those shoes, Boothby? The following officers for Room 18 were unani- mously elected : Janitor, Artz ; assistant janitor. Ward. Go to Cadario for pencil kindlings. Cutler, translating French, J’ai vu sa femme,” says: I have seen his woman.” That old-rose tie of Cl—gh’s has not appeared among our midst for some time. Horrors! has he lost it? Some of those poor, bewildered faces of the Freshmen are really pathetic. Please contribute class notes generously this year and make a good column. Bring all notes to Room 30 A, seat 25. Pure, wholesome amusement: Watch Pierce laugh. Curly” Lawrence has recently purchased the latest thing in lavender socks. P—tt—son and W—1—n are the latest recruits in the long trousers army. T2 Oliver Churchill. Class Editor. Three cheers for the Freshmen of 1912, Three cheers for the boys and the girls. For they are here to work with a will. And trim the Sophomore boys and girls. Freshmen of 1912, we are just beginning our four years of study at a school that stands high amongst the foremost of this state, and one that has graduated many a class: let us now highly resolve that we will not fall below the standard set by past classes, that have passed out of the doors of their Alma Mater. Following are the class elections: President, Robert Garland; vice-president. Edward Little; treasurer. William O’Connell: secretary, Agnes Cameron. If our treasurer is tardy some morning, it will be plainly understood that his sister mislaid her curling irons. L- dry is fast becoming a pet in Room II X. He is a regular little lady. Freshmen not attending a dancing school will find it hard to purchase their dogs” at Harry’s, as it requires a certain amount of gracefulness.

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i6 THE SOMERVILLE RADIATOR '09 Lester C. Gustin, Class Editor. Seniors, we are now on the home stretch. Let every one do his best and finish with flying colors. The annual election of class officers resulted as follows: President, Edward Donahue: vice-presi- dent. Harry Checthain; secretary. Eleanor Dun- ning; treasurer. Samuel Rich. According to some young ladies of the Senior class, Eddie, our new president, is just too cute for anything. Heard in the corridor: “Oh. Taft’s got Bryan skim a mile. Chee—am (dreaming of ice cream): The theme was very smooth. We hear Crocker, our old classmate, is engaged. Hard luck. Ed. Watch Haz—t—ne and Miss Lo—joy practice the Romeo and Juliet act in Room ?1 at recess. Instructor: If you should hold vour arm out horizontally and should suddenly lose your will power, what would be the result? Harrington : “My arm would fall to the ground A movement has been started for making the school more homelike. Observe the lace curtain on the door in Room 22 X. Ever notice Kirkpatrick gazing longingly towards Maine? Lloyd says lie laughed so hard the tears ran through his eyes. What joke was that? We hear everything in the physics laboratory is rickety. Harl— made a hit in German with his elevated ankles. We had a short, but interesting, talk from Mr. Clark recently. The applause seemed to indicate that our new superintendent had made a favorable impression on the reverend Seniors If you have a condition, make it up. We’re waiting for you in the Senior rooms. Well, talk about your tenors! Aren’t wc just about “it ? When in need of mental exercise, write a few class notes and send them to Room 21. '10 Andrew Handley, Class Editor. Another year is gone. We are Juniors, with two classes below and only one above us. In one short year we shall be It. 'I he following anecdote is not vouched for, but it seems quite possible :— Scene, a court room. An important case is be- ing tried. Lawyer: And you say you looked into the room and saw two boys studying? Witness: “Yes, sir. Lawyer: Did you recognize them?” Witness: “Yes, sir. Lawyer: Who were they?” Witness: Jones and Winn. Just then the floor opened with a crash, and the unfortunate witness disappeared, while the odor of sulphur pervaded the room. Moral: Tell the truth. Don’t look at McCarthy. 11 is countenance is that of a mad man after chemistry. A member of III. French 1 asked a Frenchman a question in his native (?) tongue the other day. The man is somewhat better now, and will recover.

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i8 THE SOMERVILLE RADIATOR C—v—11 was heard saying that if he grew much slimmer his clothes would become too small for him. All Freshmen wishing to belong to a “Weston Club ' go to Co—g—ve. Room 11 X. Any one finding Latin puzzling go to Professor Nex. II.. Pantry Room 12. He is a most excellent scholar. ().: Why is the Freshman class like summer? v » A.: Because it contains fair May and June. ------------------------------------ Xattn, ’12 [Continued from |».»gc 15.) Francis J. Mahoney, Class Editor. Freshmen of Rooms .‘12 and 34. keep off the English School lawn! Poor La M—t! Poor W—Is—n! L—ch (reciting in history): “The Pentacosiome- dimdi were those who owned over 500 bushels of men. M—ch—1 seems very anxious to get a new block. readier (in algebra): “X, Y, Z, — La M—nt: “Punt. That was a fascinating story of Gordon Olsen's. Too bad we couldn't hear it all. If the school is cold this winter, it will not be for want of fire wood, since there are so many tooth- picks on the tloor of Room 31. Wonder who owns that gun! Heard from a Freshman at the football game: ‘‘Oh. 1 hope he makes a home run! H—11: “You’re afraid to light. H—f—r—n : No. my mother'd lick me.” H—11: “How'll she know? 11—f—r—n : She’ll see the doctor at your house.” ---------------------------- IResolutions Whereas, by the divine will of God, our friend. Percy G. W hitman, has been bereaved of his father: and Whereas, we. the members of the Radiator staff, have learned with great sorrow of his loss; be it Resolved, that we tender him our heartfelt sym- pathy. Ernest W. Chapin, Vivian Peers. S. V. The S. V. has already begun its fourth year of activity. Two meetings have been held at the homes of Miss Teresa Sweeney and Miss Martha Delay. At the last meeting M ss Helen Anderson was initiated into the club, and plans were made for making a merry I fallowc’en. i he present offi- ce! s and members are: President. Miss Grace E. McIntosh: secretary. Miss Ruth S. Manning: treasurer. Miss Martha W. Delay: Helen Ander- son. Frances Donovan. Bessie Horton. Elsie Mc- Donald. Bertha Nason. Edith Potter. Teresa Sweeney, Alma Wiley. Ruth S. Manning. Secretary. ----------♦—------------------ U bi aipba Eailv in June the newly-initiated members of the Phi Alpha Sorority held a meeting at the home of Marion Corliss, 3(5 Greenville street. I he officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President. Beth Chickering; secretary. Mar. i Corliss: and treasurer. Amy Barker. I lie other three active members are Helen French. Marias I lallet, and Lorenc Whitney. The first regular meeting was held October 3, at the home of the president. Arrangements for the coming winter were discussed, but no definite plans have yet been made. The present members sincerely hope that the social successes of past years may be equalled, if not surpassed. , jfresbinan IResolutions Whereas, in the providence of God, our class- mate, Myra Flagg, has been bereaved of her father; and whereas, we, the class of 1912, have learned with sorrow of her affliction ; be it there- fore Resolved, that we tender to her our sincere sym- pathy in her great sorrow; and be it further Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to Miss Flagg and published in the Hum School Radiator. Robert M. Garland, President. Agnes N. Cameron, Secretary.