Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 21 M—1 —y: When is a clock cruel?” S—n—p: “When it strikes its little ‘one.’ Nug—t: How many letters are there in ‘aboard?’ ” Mes—1: “Six, of course.” Xug—t : Then how many letters arc there in ‘a post office?’ ’’ Note: Mes—1 is still trying to find out. It's funny how many appointments arc made for right after school! Mullaney says that his small brother was named Macbeth because lie murdered sleep. How about it Red? How some of us got to be Juniors:— Rlondy acted naturally and was pushed along out of sheer sympathy. Miss Blanche Cre to. as well as her sister, was needed to instruct the II-B Spanish Class. Morse just landed safeb : for tests show that he either tried to make two bases on a pitched ball, or lie’s trying to kill two birds with one stone. Although Pratt was raving at the time, he was allowed to go as no cell was at that time avail- able. In case of a shortage of French dictionaries. Miss Dorothy was held in reserve by the class. Wandering round the corridors They resemble useless toys. But they think they arc important— Our tiny Freshmen boys! It seems that Cox is having a long vacation! He can’t remember what year it is. Wake up, Cox, or you will find yourself a year behind in earnest. 1917-A Class Editor. John Brewer. Assistant Editor, Elsie Brodil. Well, classmates, here we are back at the good old school again. Let's make this a banner year for 1917 and keep our hands at the wheel all days of the year. The class elections held October 8, resulted as follows:— President—John Grimmons. Vice-President—Helen Barris. Secretary—Stanley Cliff. Treasurer—Earl Turner. Editor—John Brewer. Assistant Editor—Elsie Brodil. Schroeder, our class giant, applied for a posi- tion as life guard at Revere Beach this summer. The chief liked his looks and was about to sign him up when he said: You can swim, of course, Schroeder. “No,” said Bill, “but I can wade like every- thing. The Manual Training boys of 17-A wish to ex- press their regrets upon losing Mr. Sprague from that department, but wish him all kinds of good luck in his new position. G-----v (translating): “Ah, 'tis a left-handed clock. Teacher: ’Tis true G----y but hie you to yon entry for the rest of the period. SEAU, SEAU. A miss sat alone with her beau. For hours with the gas turned lean, When he said he must geau. It affected her seau She wept and exclaimed, “Eeau. ncau. ncau.” Currie (looking at bulletin): The thermometer was a hundred yesterday and eighty today. Miss B----s: My. what a bargain. A booking agent for a Chatauqua circuit came to the house of one of our classmates to see his father. Well, Mr. C-----f, said lie. how about a Chatauqua? “Xo. said Mr. C------f, “my wife and I have looked over the catalogues and have decided upon another machine. Hark!! the strains of music are heard floating upon the breeze in 307. Discovered, a one-piece orchestra in Wes—on’s pocket. M—y Ke—ly, our History star, recites to herself while getting up and then recites to the class.

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20 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR K—1—g: Last summer I ran 100 yards in 9 seconds.” Sm— h: You must sleep well.” K—1—g: Why?” Sm—h: You lie so easily.” It is impossible for: L—hy to be on time for school. C—h—n to be serious. M—t— n to be seen and not heard. C—rr—1 to behave. H—s—r to look cross. N—k—son to forget his smile. I I—g—ns to be without an excuse. C—h—n: 1 had a good position once but I left it just because of a remark the boss made.” H—g—ns: What did lie say?” C—h—n : You are discharged.” Miss 15—t—n would make a good hello” girl. Waiter (to diner whom lie has pestered for ten minutes): Is there anything else 1 can get you, sir? Diner (impatiently): Yes. get out. Watch the Class of 1916-B! On track, grid- iron, and let us fondly hope—in the Radiator. French translation: The face of the young girl was covered with skin and wrinkles. We have to again raise that terrifying, ghastly, uneannv, dispairing, and thrilling cry of MORE NOTES. Classmates: Now is the time to begin patroniz- ing our school bank. Although started late last year it was a success. We want it to be a bigger and better success this year. Remember the old adage, Take care of the pennies, and the dollars will take care of themselves.” 'Flic Class of ’18-1» is welcome. In III Eng. I», Harding was asked to explain who the 15. C.’s were but answered that it can’t be done. What was that funny noise in music? Oh, nothing, Sid West was trying to sing bass. In III Eng. i‘». Miss Hood said that the house will be let until it expires.” 'I'he Class of 191(5-1» is well represented on the gridiron by Murphy. Elliott, Shcpardson, Laxter. Travers. Hayden, Pratt, Riley. Harding, and Giroux. P.arnum Bailey aren’t in it with the fun Div- ision 15 has in first-year French. Where you hear them:— Every Bricklayer's Daughter —H. Whittaker. Tango is the Dance for Me —D. Mersey. I Love the Ladies”—R. Elliott. Fiddle Up, Fiddle Up —R. Cook. Have you noticed how prettily some of our new teachers blush? Division 1» was quite surprised to learn on Sep- tember 30, that they had such an intelligent cat” in the division. Is it not so, Elliott? M-----n who is studying to be a doctor, has dropped Latin as he claims that all he needs to become a doctor is patients (patience.) THINGS THAT NEVER HAPPEN Chipman: This French lesson of five pages is too short. Can't you give us five more? Meskill: The mark you gave me in English is too much. Please change it from A to C. McKay: Can’t I stay after school for three hours and do a few lessons in advance? The Class: Here are ten pages of notes for the Radiator. Fletcher: I have too many study periods. May I take up Latin and German?” It has been noticed by many that Eaton is now a member of the firm of Boyle Brothers. Many divisions have adopted the motto D. T. D.” (Don’t talk. Do!) This motto might easily refer to those who are continually talking about handing in notes, but never do! Not only notes are desired this year, but also stories. If von have a good one hand it in to the editor. We want this year to be the best in the annuals of the Radiator. Give us your support! How many editions of college French have you issued, Chipman? Last year we had a goodly number on the track team. Make it more this year! Most pupils mean well, and intend to pass in notes. However, they never reach the Editor. M—k—1: Why do they c::ll a dentist’s room a dental parlor?” J—n—m: Dental parlor is only a polite name for ‘drawing’ room isn’t it?” We arc glad to learn that Lamont has recovered from the illness which kept him out of the school the latter part of last year, and is able to return to his studies.

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22 SOMERVILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 1917-B Room 30G has the honor of having and treasurer of the Sophomore class. Poor Pickering is near-sighted ; he can’t tell an eraser from Ed. Smith’s shoe strings. Mrs. ToplilY hasn't stopped talking about Saw- yer’s outline yet. Some boy, that James. We wonder if Davis stHl thinks that Geometry is a study of features. are ill. and hope that they will soon be able to attend school. Have you seen:— Baker’s new bicycle? Miss Jones whistle? Reynold’s, the debator. Joyce, the cowboy from the real Wild West? Noyes’ new bag? II-A German C is frequently reminded not to forget the “umlaut” and the ustricht. Class Editor, Charles Baker, Assistants, Dorothy Shay. Warren Dodge. the editor We are sorry to learn that the Musgrave twins 1918-A Class Editor, William Bennett. a fire drill: T don’t believe thcic was a fire at Powers (guarding Room 111): “Who goes there?” Hirshson (trying to gain admission): “No- body.” Powers: “Pass on.” Don’t look down on the new Freshmen. Think of yourselves nine months ago. Confiding Freshman returning to school after all.” Every one get busy and hand in notes to the Editor, Room 109. Work for the success of our column. We would be pleased to hear from the girls. All contributions will be kindly received. Eng. I, Div. C would like to know who their new heavyweight classmate is. IRotes of tbe Hlumnt (Continued from page 14.) 1C. Hazel Maccy. S. L. S., ’09; Jackson, ’l l, is a member of the Faculty in the Music Department at Smith College. Ruth Cummings, S. L. S., '11. and Hazel Paris. S. L. S., '11. are members of the Senior class at Wellesley. Irma Ncillcy, S. H. S.. 'll. is employed as a stenographer for the Clyde S. S. Co. Walter York, S. IT. S.. T2, is a Junior at Dart- mouth. Ruth Sawyer, S. IT. S., '13; Bernice Lambert, T3, and Evelyn Lakin. ‘13. are attending the Mas- sachusetts Normal Art School. Ruth Dillon, S. IT. S., ’ll, and Meta Eisen- hauser arc employed in I ockwood Greene’s. Arthur Donahue. Norville Milmorc. Harold Martin. Andrew Tomfohrde. all S. L. S., ’ll, are members of the Senior class at Dartmouth. Mabel Clough, S. II. S.. '13, and Beulah Church. S. IT. S.. ‘13, are at the Chandler Normal School. Vera Mersereau, S. IT. S., ’l l, is at Maine Uni- versity. Alma Porter, S. IT. S., ’13, is now a Junior at Sargent's. Phoebe Underhill and Grace Lewis, both S. H. S., '13. are Sophomores at Mt. Holyoke. Mildred L. Joiner, S. E. H. S.. '09, is with the banking and brokerage house of Bond and Good- win. Boston. Anna Walsh. S. IT. S., ’!?: Salem Normal, T4, is teaching in the Forster School. nna McCully, S. IT. S.. '11, is at Salem Nor- mal. Elsa Wilde. S. IT. S.. T4, is at Wheaton. Charles E. Lord, S. II. S., ’94; Technology, ’98, is patent attorney for the International Harvester Co., with offices in Chicago.