Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 21 suade a slender telegraph pole to elope with him. By much persuasion and help lie finally returned to his home in Somerville. Heard in the corridor:— •'Don't you think Mr. Ph—1—n’s moustache is most adorable?” In our next we will give a few suggestions for a clean shave which will probably be of benefit to many. Woodman (in Latin)—“And the lieutenant, hav- ing been killed by all kinds of deaths--” And then Richards tainted. Senior: “It's all hot air about the nuisance of having a Freshman quartered on you. Xow, 1 have such a cute little ---” And then the ad- vance guard struck him. H—nl—n’s favorite song, You’ll Do the Same Thing Over Again. And he does. Sic semper boneheadi. Where, oh. where are Mahoney’s curls? Has anyone noticed the puzzled expressions of those coming from IV. Geom. I? Don’t disturb them. They'll realize who they are in a short time. Mahoney is some tragedian, n’est-il pas? IV. English I did enjoy that. Frank. Have you heard R—ch—rds' new laugh? ’Tis like unto the babbling brook, rushing seaward through the forest, swishing and purling through the cool shadows. Or—like a chocolate ice cream soda, rich and smooth with a subdued sparkle. Twas a feminine hand that penned the above. Robert. Cameron is the political boss of Room 23 W. Rand is the ladies' man of Room 35. Too bad. you’re the only gentleman in the room. Howard. We should suggest that George join the De- bating Society. lie does so love to argue. Who are those few pupils wandering about so recklessly? Why. that is the astronomy class try- ing to find in what room they arc to go this period. Magurn is now known as The Boy Astrono- mer.” 'Phe only reason that Webb did not go out for the football team is that he wanted to give the other fellows a chance. Xelson looks real cute in his little football pants, but Seniors, you must not tease him about it. Whom we have in our class: A Man from Home. Molen. The Three Twins, Bennett, Brooks, and Butters. The Gamblers, Quimby and Riley. The Pink Lady, Etta Rowe. To be shot at sunrise, the author of this:— Once there was a little boy Whose name was William Snow, And everywhere that William wrent----- Is it not bc-a-utiful to be back at school? Yes, it is—not. All women have a bump of idle curiosity. Why so? osnuaa [., Lord thinks the past tense of climb is clum; maybe he thinks the past tense of rhyme is rum. Have you heard about McQuinn's heroic rescue of Miss Campbell from one of those green snakes in Room 38 W? M—r—11, on being asked the point of a story, replied that there was no point; it had two points. Smart Boy. Am 1 absent or not absent?” quotes M—rt—II. Teacher (in physics): ’AVhat is the decomposi- tion of forces?” Student: ”It's all rot.” The latest plays and their authors: Excuse Me. Br—ne : The Gamblers,” Bu—y. X—Is—n, Ou—mby; Why Smith Left Home,” Etta R---------: The Red Widow. Miss K—11—r: Forty-five Minutes from School, I I—r—u— It’s never too late to yodle. Solid geometry A class appears to be one of solid bone. In commercial law:— Teacher: Give me an illustration of real es- tate. M—r—11: This pencil. Teacher: Upon what theory?” M—r—11: Because it’s stationery. Those astronomy students—always star-gazing. Visitor— What makes that continual gurgling choke?” Pupil: Oh. that is a beginners’ French class.”

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20 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 1012 Seniors, we arc now on the last lap of our high school course. Let us make if the best of all by supporting the column and everything connected with the school, and cross the finish line in June with living colors. Followers of football at Somerville High will be glad to learn that the team may have the ser- vices of Albert I'. Smith this fall. He looks like the sensation of the season. He weighs 175 pounds, lifts 500 pounds with one hand, and has done HU) yards in eight seconds Hat. Coach Mahoney may use him in the backfield. but Smith plays all positions with equal dash and brilliancy. After watching Smith at practice one night we can safely state that he stands alone among the schoolboy players of this section. NOTICE.—Following the custom of the class of 1011, IN'. English I will give several well- known plays and operas during the coming year. These will be produced under the direction of the far and near famed impresarios, Cohen and Cohen, who will strive their utmost to make the coming season the most successful of their career. The tragedy. McElizabeth.” will be the first drama produced. Performances will be given every week day except Thursdav and Saturday in Room 34 E during October. The cast is as follows:— Duncanned, kink of Scotland......... V. York MacEliza-beth ) generals of hist .. R. Heflfernan Banko j army ...F. Mahoney McDuftt ) ( ..E. Woodman Lcnknocks - thanes of Scotland T. O’Donoghuc Ross ) ( ... L. Lamont Fleeaunts, son to Banko..........A. Richardson Lady MacEliza-beth.....................G. Hall Lady McDufft..............................Miss Chequer hirst Witch.................................T. Landers Second Witch..........................A. Smith Witch Hazel......................W. Whittaker Attendant ) Murderer -.............Cornelius P. Hanlon, Jr. Apparition ) Room 35 W desires male lodgers, there being only two there at present. Our class is well represented on the gridiron by York, Cohen, Parks, Pitman, Anderson, and George. Report cards coming! ! hirst Pupil: “Gee! look at the flowers in the liquor bottle.” Second Pupil: “That’s to keep them in good spirits.” Brine’s favorite expression: “Nothing to do till to-morrow.” 11—rvic: ‘ I am not as foolish as I look to be.” Byr—n: Why wasn't I born foolish instead of crazy?” PREVENTED ELOPEMENT. (By special correspondent). Last week ll—r—vrc. the scion of a prominent Somerville family, disappeared. He had been acting normally all the week. But from police in- vestigation it was learned that he had lost twenty cents. Whether or not this was the cause is not known. He was later found by a party of friends, being in the act of embracing and trying to per-

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22 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 1913 We arc well represented this year on the grid- iron by having Captain Garland and other “S” men in our class. Bullard is right there with the swell socks. We enjoy the music very much this year. Two years has went. The third be here. The fourth not yet. But let each one fear Lest he talk like this At the end of that year. I)—rdis translating Trench: ’’All our teachers are very pretty.” Right you are, John! Canary-bird Lipkind. the masculine, maidenish wonder. We arc well represented on the football team by Dardis, Palmer, Leland, Garland, Hopkins, and Parker. Sophomore at the Library: “Please give me Shakespeare's ’Silas Mariner ” Such knowledge! Is she going, Doug? Who carries all the ink-wells away in his pockets? Flaherty is the same fellow. Where you see him you see the ladies. A flash of light, then Kelly goes flying by. How do you like the new 3—1 scheme? Shea still has the six of them. We miss seeing some of the old faces. Kelly says lie is going to buy some hair dye. There's a reason. O'Xeil says he leads his class this year. In what. Jim? Wonders will never cease! Neither of the Bradley brothers has been tardy as yet. And Dardis! Jim Dowd is the same whirlwind yet. And Coogan still attracts attention. Looney is growing (?) Davis! At the approach of the knights the noise dis- appeared.” Where did it go, Barlow? X—n—le says that he has seen a tour-foot yard- stick. First Pupil: “How is it that B—w gets home from school so quickly?” Second Pupil: Oh. he goes out to the top of the hill, falls down, and there he is! Heard in French:— Teacher: Present indicative of 'avoir.' Gar- land.” Garland: Er-cr-cr,” etc. Miss Streb is in ecstacy over the consolidation of the schools, for now she has the opportunity of gazing into the mirrors in both wings. Gillis, Davis, Baxter, the original speed-bovs! Nothin’1 to it. Trum SHea LucianO GilliS McKEnna Baxter SimpsQn Sharkey Scannell 1914 We are no longer puny Freshmen, but repre- sent the more learned class of Sophomores. Let each one strive to maintain a mark that will give him a worthv position as a member of the class of 1914. Some one’s lonesome in 29 E. Why does Miss S—i—g refuse to change her library period? Hodgdon’s masterpiece—a new. complete edi- tion of The Ancient Mariner. On sale at lead- ing booksellers'. Who mentioned suffragettes in Room 33 E? Mr. Chairman seemed a bit awkward at first for Flab—vc. but all obstacles have been overcome. Tis such a relief in 28 E when Miss W—tell—re is having a library period. Be sure to get the Radiatok each month. The Sophomore column will be the equal of any yet produced, and if possible the edition will make it better. Don't fail to secure a copy each month.