Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 18 paring of these notes, therefore this. Earl Cushing, our president, is doing fine work on the football team. It seems that we've cpiite a chorus in 1915-A. Ralph Hood has to stay with Mr. 11--------for not (?) leading it. Mae Weldon's favorite song, Along Came Rood. Smith: He may be cross-eyed, but lie's hon- est. Robinson: He may be honest, but he looks crooked. Mr. Nichols: “Cushing, give a good definition of a park.” Cushing (very much embarrassed): “Well,—cr— well—er—er—a park—a park is a place where they have band concerts. ’ (Experienced, Mr. Cushing?) Icacher: “Rood. Was that you humming? Rood (truthfully): No sir. Teacher: Stay after school tonight.” Rood: What for? Teacher: “For that you can stay two nights. Teacher: “Answer the question. Sammett: Yes, I think that’s right.” Teacher: What’s right? Sammett: I don't know.” leacher: What is the rule concerning the en- tering and leaving a room? Kendall: Leave by the nearest door. I mean leave by the middle door.” Kendall's favorite expression: “Rubber.” Frank Sullivan is now head shipper in Hand- schumacher’s Company. 1915-B C lass Editor, Elmer K. Pilsbury, Assistants, Eleanor Jones. Barbara Sawyer, Dorothy McCoy. Owing to the late election of class editors, this column is not as long as it should be. An earnest appeal is issued to all seniors to Pass In Notes, so that this year's Senior column may be the best in the history of the school. If some of the valiant young gentlemen in the Class of 1915-B would kindly present a mirror to Miss W—1—y, of Room 2J3, for her personal use. it would be greatly appreciated. Our class is well represented on the gridiron by Ellis, Murphy. Doughty, Bianchi, Magno, Flynn, and Fitz. Where are our royal rooters? If you wish to cheer, assemble at the right hand section of the grand stand and cheer. Championship cheering means a Championship team. The question in Room 213: Who spilt the red ink? Come on, S-------, own up! We all regret the sickness of our classmate. Joseph H. Morrill, who is in the hospital with ap- pendicitis. We hope that his recovery will be rapid. Teacher: “Please give a definition of irony?” Editor: “The Seniors have passed in so many notes this year that I have not been able to read them all.” In 311 (Mr. Obear out of the room):— Shea: “Say, there, what do you say?” Mr. Obear (returning): I say, get to work. Mr. Allen—the girls in IV Eng. E., enjoy their “one young man very much. Bennett: Well. I think----” Teacher: Haven't I told you a hundred times not to begin a sentence with 'Well?”’ Bennett: No'm.” Teacher: Well, I am telling you now.” • In Chemistry A, B:— Teacher: Is illuminating gas a liquid, solid, or gas?” MacSw—ncy : “Solid, c—er no liquid,—I mean gas.” Third time never fails; MacSw—ney. High School banners and pennants may be pur- chased at any time from Clayton Ellis. Room 202. Everyone should have a banner before leaving school, and why not patronize Captain Ellis? Room 202, the home of the celebrities! Presi- dent. Secretaries, Editors. Notice the literary atmosphere. (Notice also, that they remain after school frequently.) (let busy on the Boys’ Glee Club. Seniors. Mr. Hall is striving to make it a success, and needs more than anything the co-operation of all Seniors.

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 17 1915-A Class Editor. Myrton Evans, Assistant. Walter Coleman. As we are now the head of the school and also at the head of the Radiator Notes” column, show your spirit and help to make this our best term, by setting a good example and passing in a lot of notes. A few of our occupations this summer:— MacLellan—Sea Captain. Smith—I lardware Dealer. Rood—Real Estate Dealer. Carpenter—Hotel Proprietor. Sammett—Somerville Theatre Manager. Bennett—(Jarage hvner. Coleman—Newspaper Editor. Evans—Scientific Farmer. Frisbv—Man of leisure. Robinson—Expressman. Kendall—Tea and Coffee man. Rubenstcin—Storeroom Clerk. Walsh—Camper and Hero. Fiske—Chauffeur. If the girls want to be represented the next time they must show some signs of life. Three cheers for the track team and Carpen- ter!!! How many expect to graduate when February comes? Help the football team along the same way you did the baseball team, by going to the games and cheering. Oh, you cash boys of Room 2 M. When we finish our American History we shall all be historians. At last Room 204 has some desks like the rest of them. Mrs. Gilbert says that it would just suit Walsh to be the chairman of the German Class. We wonder if our examination papers are still lying. Robinson—Smith’s waste basket. By Miss Malcolmson (in English): He died on Good Friday, the day of his birth. Elwood Stewart, a former classmate, and who was universally popular, is now head messenger in the Old Colony Trust Company. George Kendall recently received a note, the contents of which we were excluded from. Very suspicious. Our candidates were all elected unanimously at the recent Senior Class elections. Not so strange when we consider that they were already elected. Coleman, the only and original playwright. For references, apply to Miss Raymond, Room 301. Jennie Bernson gave valuable help in the pre-

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR «9 ' THINGS WHICH ARE NOT Burke: Teacher's pet. Weiner: Quiet youth. Shay: English “shark.” Pinkham: Orator. Applin: Smiling boy. Reynolds: Dunce. Toomey: On time. Derby: Slow. Seniors. Dignified Seniors! Weren't we funny when we were Freshmen—so long ago? Sharkey (as others see him): Hopeless, un- tamable. unmastered. Sharkey (as he sees himself): Studious, quiet, lovable. The earnest support of Senior girls is needed to give the Girls’ Debating Society the success it deserves. Teacher: Quelle heurc quittez-vous l'ecole.' Pupil: A line heure et demie—(after a pause): quelquc fois!” Room 2 - extends a hearty welcome to its new student, M iss Hines. Definition of a Piker : “One who reads his neighlx r's R a in a Ton.” A repeated knocking was heard in the vicinity id (i—lm—re's desk in IV Eng. B, the other day. Anticipating your attempt to enter college. Hor- ace. or do you still further in your imaginings? Don't blame the Editor if notes of your division are not to be found in the column. Pass in some yourself. The Editor may be found in Room 2 1-5. Desk 25. Show your school spirit by attending the mass meetings. No admission charged. Has everyone supported the team by buying a season ticket? 1916-A Class Editor, George Gardiner. Assistant Editor, Estelle Young. The class election resulted as follows:— President—Carl Newton. Vice-President—Raymond Davison. Secretary—Ernest Stock well. Treasurer—Helen I Iobart. Editor—George Gardiner. Assistant Editor—Estelle Young. Hi Pi-A is to be congratulated on their new of- ficers. Miss Milne will be second only to Webster if she reads a few more magazine articles in Eng. I). Stick to it. Miss Milne. The opinion has been expressed in 20!) that if the Germans were beaten and all killed off. wc wouldn't have to study German anymore. “It’s an ill wind that blows nobody some good.” 1916-B Class Editor, Arnold H. Murray, Assistants, Ralph Lamont, John Ring. If you want to hear good jokes, READ THE RADIATOR If vou want to enjoy class notes, READ THE RADIATOR There are always stories fine, You will find them every time, And they only cost a dime!— READ THE RADIATOR. French translation: “La fillc de la cuisine. “The daughter of the cook.” John M------1: If Harry gives you two rabbits, and I give you four more how many will you have?” M—t—n : Seven.” John: “Impossible! How can you?” M—t—n (smiling): “Oh. I have one at home.” Now that this is the beginning of the Junior year are we going to do Junior or Sophomore work? Let us sincerely hope for the former. Anyway, better think it over.