Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 11 Now that the faithful mill, Somerville High School, has turned its wheel one more revolution and placed all classes in a higher position than last year, may we strive to so fulfill our duty to our classes that our successors may look back and marvel. VVliat a wonderful class! Let us all not only strive to benefit our classes but to aid other classes. Every move we make should first be preceded by the question. How will it benefit S. H. S.? K Freshmen: The responsibility of a Somerville High student rests on you. Arc you prepared to successfully hold the position? Lessons must be well learned, and well recited, and last but surely not least, friends must be wisely chosen. Let the best of friendship exist between you and your teachers so that they may be able to advise you on which route to follow through your course. »► r ■Students : There are eight different organizations in this school from which you may obtain some profit if you will take the pains to join. Resides football, baseball, hockey, track and tennis, there are debat- ing and glee clubs for both boys and girls. The dramatic and outing clubs are open to all am- bitious girls. The gymnasium class is to be opened soon. Intellectual and physical training opens an opportunity to all. To Our Exchanges: In every respect did the Radiator appreciate your school papers. New ideas, of course, are cul- tivated in the High School literary world, so may we foster new ideas and help each other to im- prove each school paper. The Somerville High School Radiator extends to all most hearty wishes for a coming season, and may we hear from one and all. r r .1 c. Football Enthusiast: Unfortunately, Somerville lost her first game, but by no means has she lost her chance for the championship. c cheered on that summer day of our fir t game but now that weather is colder, we must cheer three times as loud. It helps win the game. We must win all the other games. So cheer, fellows:—and girls---? Well.—scream! tr THIS YEAR MAKE YOURSELF WORTH SOMETHING. , For those desiring some musical experience, the orchestra offers great opportunities to all fair players. Last year it was considered that Somer- ville had as good a High School orchestra as any in New England. Increased talent from the fresh- men added to that which already has had experi- ence from last year, should improve the orchestra

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IO SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR “While you were gone,” continued the Chief in the same cold tone, ‘‘.Mr. Johnson’s office on Broadway was broken into, and $5,000 were stolen. You were not on duty, and I ought to de- prive you of your badge and discharge you from the force in disgrace. However, on account of your former good conduct, I shall give you four days in which to make good for your act. Here is a notice that I want each man to consider care- fully. This is your chance, Burton.” The paper that was handed to Jack stated that a reward of $500.00 would be given to the man who could capture John Barrows, New York’s most famous counterfeiter, lie was five feet tall, brown eyes. 158 pounds in weight, and had a large peculiar birthmark on his right arm. lack started for Broadway, knowing that he had but a small chance of capturing one man in the large city of Xew York. However, lie determined to do his best to regain his lost reputation. During the four days Jack worked hard, but without avail. That night was the last chance he would have to succeed. He decided to go and sec his crippled friend, and to try and get her away from her cruel father. Slowly he turned his footsteps toward the East Side. As lie approached the house lie noticed Jennie with a large bag of gleaming silver dollars. “Where did you get those?” queried Jack in an astonished voice. “I found them in papa’s room,” the little girl answered in a laughing tone. I brought them out here to play with as I cannot play with the other boys and girls.” Jack took a handful of the shining coins, and at a glance knew they were counterfeits. “Show me to your father’s room.” demanded Jack in an excited manner. When Jack was alone in the room after having sent Jennie on an errand, he inspected the different kinds of apparatus. Just as he was about to test one. a harsh voice sounded behind him:— Up with your hands. Burton. So you thought you had me, did you? Turn around, quickly! Jack turned around he saw Jennie’s father holding a revolver pointing at his heart. He tallied perfectly with the Chief's description. The onlv proof that remained unsolved was the odd birthmark on his right arm. I know you have me.” returned Jack steadily, “but there is a squad of policemen who are wait- ing for a signal from me any minute not far from you.” Where? hoarsely demanded Long turning around. With a quick spring Jack was upon Long. In the struggle that followed the latter was over- powered. and Jack found the strange birthmark on his right arm. Long turned evidence for the State the next day, and admitted that he was not Jennie’s father, and that he was hired by Ben Johnson to rob his office to get Jack into trouble. «• In a quiet room away from Broadway’s clamor, little Jennie Long sits industriously polishing a new badge. Year the window Jack rests content- edly reading a report of the capture of Yew York’s most famous counterfeiter. Let us take a glance over Jennie’s shoulder. We sec that the badge bears the eight letters “SERGEANT.” —— Class Officers for 1914 1915 Class of 1915-A—President, Earl Cushing; Vice-President, Hazel Morrill; Secretary, Hall Carpenter; Treasurer, Walter Coleman; Class- Editor, Myrton Evans. Class of PJ15-B—President, Clayton Ellis; Vice- President, Erancis Downing; Secretary, Bernard Chapin; Treasurer. Ray Yichols; Class Editor. Elmer Pilsbury; Assistant Editors, Eleanor Jones, Dorothy McCov. Barbara Sawyer. Class of —President, Carl Yewton; Vice- President. Raymond Davison: Secretary. Ernest Stockwell: Treasurer. Helen Hobart: Class Edi- tor. George Gardiner; Assistant Editor, Estelle Young. Class of 19K5-B—President, Thomas Scanlon; V ice-President. Thomas Meskill; Secretary, James Givan: Treasurer. Joseph Smith; Class Editor, Arnold Murray : Assistant Editors, Ralph La- niont, John Ring. Class of 1917-A—President, John Grimmons; Vice-President. Helen Barris: Secretary. Stanley Cliff: Treasurer, Earl Turner; Editor. John Brewer. Class of 1917-B—President, Arthur Gorham; Vice-President. Margaret Desmond; Secretary, Herbert Ham: Treasurer, Harry Moore: Editor, Charles Baker; Assistant Editors, Warren Dodge, Dorothea Shay. Class of 1918-A—President, David Hill; Vice- President. Henry Shea: Secretary, Raymond El- dridge.: Treasurer, Lawrence Codding; Editor William Bennett.

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12 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR even greater than last season. The rehearsals are held every Wednesday and if you play any instru- ment whatsoever, please attend. r y The Curls' Glee Club has not assembled yet for reorganization, but a meeting will soon be called. A successful year is assured it the girls will co- operate with Miss Hoyle. The first step toward this end is to attend all rehearsals faithfully. The club looks forward to making its appearance at school entertainments. . r It was with mingled feelings of surprise and curiosity that the senior girls assembled in the Hall a few weeks ago. What plan was about to be laid before us, what secret about to be divulged? The suspense was soon relieved as the subject of graduation gowns was broached. Mr. Avery evidently intended to “take time by the forelock. ’ Miss llrown, head f the Domestic Science Department in this city, talked to the girls about the practical plan of making their own graduation dresses. By turning available study periods into dressmaking periods or spending one afternoon a week at school, this project could be carried out. Perhaps the strongest argument offered in favor of this innovation was Miss-Brown's candid state- ment : You are behind the times. Many schools have already adopted this new method. Arc we going to let other schools “crow over us because we are behind the times? No, senior girls, let us be progressive and enter with enthu- siasm into the new movement, thereby establish- ing a standard which succeeding classes will be glad to follow. K K K K The Girls’ Debating Society held its first meet- ing. September 28, and planned the work for the coming year. Besides the weekly debates at the club meetings, the members expect to debate with the Boys’ Debating Society of the school and the Curls’ Debating Society of Brookline. The offi- cers elected last June are:— Margaret Hanlon, president. Dorothy Bowers, vice-president. Irene Graves, secretary and treasurer. I he members of the Phi Alpha this year arc Martha Aldrich, president; Carol Whiting, treas- urer; Eleanor Jones, secretary; Irene Smith, Doris Underhill, and Barbara Sawyer. The first meeting of the year was held at the home of the president. Monday, October 5. It is hoped that the sorority will have a pleasant and prosperous year. r. r flu IDcmoriam In memory of our brother FRANK DINSMORE Late member of the Theta Sigma Delta Fraternity •» » ► Suggestions to Contributors Manuscripts must be:— L Written on one side only of large theme paper. 2. Paragraphed and indented. •k Capitalized, punctuated and spelled correctly. -1. ritten in a clear, legible hand, or 5. Preferably type-written. The above applies to all contributions by mem- bers of the staff,—class editors and others— as well as to story-writers and occasional contribu- tors. No contributions will be received later than the •»th of the month, for publication in the Radiator. of that month. I he Radiator will be ready for distribution and sale on the following dates:— November 24, 1914. December 22, 1914. January 21. 1915. February 18, 1915. March 25. 1915. April 22. 1915. May 20. 1915. June 21, 1915. t