Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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3-1 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Back row (loft to ri«ht): Alice 12. Ayes. Marie E. Kenney. Frank L. Alcierc. Gladys M. Grant. Katherine M. Quigley Front row (left to right): Ruth E. Danforth. Marie B. Damery, Mar- guerite Connolly. Amy S. Irish OUR NEW TEACHERS Miss Ayes, Room 303, is a graduate of Boston Uni- versity. and has taught in Newton Falls, N. Y. Her home is in Somerville. Miss-Kenney, graduated, from this school in 1922 and from Radcliffe in 1920. She enters this school as a cadet teacher in the chemistry department. Mr. Alcicre, Room 303, is a graduate of the Boston English High. He received his A. B. and A. M. from Tufts. He has taught at the Boston English High, Hyde Park High, and substituted in this school in 1922. He has also spent four years in research work for the government. Miss Grant, our new health supervisor, graduated from the Rhode Island General Hospital. She has been school nurse in Somerville for five years, and is a resi- dent of this city. Miss Quigley is a graduate of the Chandler Normal School. She has taught in the high school of Concord, X. H., and the Northeastern Junior High, Somerville. Miss Danforth is a graduate of Boston University, and has studied at Northeastern University, Illinois. She taught in Minnesota and in Indiana, and last year at Bourne on Cape Cod. Miss Damery graduated from the Somerville High School in 1922 and from Radcliffe in 1926. She is a cadet in the biology department. Miss Connolly is a cadet in the Latin department. She is a graduate of this school and of Radcliffe. Miss Irish is in the cooking department. Other additions to the faculty are: Mrs. Clark, who is substituting in the Latin department; Miss Helen Marshall, a graduate of this school and of the Mass- achusetts School of Art, who is assisting Miss Brad- ford in the art department; Miss Ruth 'Dyas, a grad- uate of this school and of Boston University, who is working in the English department; Mr. Hoban, a graduate of Somerville High School and of Boston Col- lege, who has been appointed a temporary teacher in Latin and History. A Lesson Taught by Experience By Thelma Magoon, '29 This summer I had the opportunity to work in a drug store which was located in the heart of the White Mountains. From the store 1 could see Mount Wash- ington, the highest peak f the Presidential Range. Around about are probably ten mountains, all of which are large, leaving the town in which the store is situ- ated in a valley. The valley is very dry in the sum- mer as the rain clouds divide and go each side of the mountains. Unless it rains for miles around the val- ley gets no rain. One Sunday the druggist whom I worked for had a pile of boxes and waste in the back yard. There had not been rain for a month, but as it was not breezy he thought it best to burn up the rubbish. As soon as he had lit it, a strong breeze came up. Discover- ing that the blaze had got beyond his control he called the people and me to help extinguish the fire. Now there are people who talk and say: “If I had an occa- sion to be near a fire and was asked to help put it out 1 would do so and so.” Well, that is just what I had always said. But, alas, t was paralyzed. I didn't know which way to turn or what to grab. The strong wind was blowing the flames nearer the store every moment. While I was standing there thinking other people were in action. Finally I seized a basin but (Continued on Page 15)

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 1C During the past years the Radiator has been for- tunate in having a large number of pupils take an active interest in the Poet’s Corner. Much talent has been shown on the part of contributors, and the editors have all expressed a certainty that the poetry page of the High School paper is a decided success and asset. The beginning of the year is the most difficult how- ever. A Senior class has gone and a new first-year class has arrived. In this way some of the regu- lar contributors have departed and whatever talent is hidden in the Sophomore class will not be discov- ered until much later in the year. So we urge you not to be slow in submitting any poems you may have, however poor you may think them, for the editor may disagree. The poetry page cannot live on its reputation, nor can it continue to exist if we receive no co-operation. If you know of anyone who writes poetry, then let the editor know. If you have written some yourself, bring it along and the chances are you will see it in print. The editor will attempt during the coming year to maintain the standard set by.the Poet’s Corner, and, if possible, raise that standard to an even higher de- gree of excellence. John E. Pierce, 1027. GLORIOUS AUTUMN Sunbeams dance upon the river. Shine on autumn leaves so bright; Then one’s heart begins to quiver, For such beauty gives delight. Trees are wrapped in red and brown; Leaves are scattered here and there, Gold and rubies on the ground; Carmen berries everywhere. Skies are hazy like a dream, Pearly clouds gaze down upon Enfolded sunny spots of green, Tangled vines of golden fawn. ja ' e . Flitting in the crystal;air, Halting gaily ir. the trees, Flocks of busy birds are there Trilling sweetest melodies. ( Sparkling river,—shady trees, Glorious scene, with woods around, Flaming ruby, golden leaves! Seems to me like fairy ground. Pearl Doyle, 1927. AN OLD SALT'S DREAM A rosy dawn and a running tide, and a white-capped vacing sea, A wet salt wind and stinging spray, and a white sail flying free; Low-hung clouds with a fringe of rain, the sea gull's wheeling flight, The sun-kissed sea on a tropic day. and the light of the moon by night. Feathery palms on a sunlit beach, the flash of spray and spume, The plunging bow of an outbound ship, a scarlet para- keet’s plume; These things I dream on a gusty night, when the sea wind's blowing fast, A fading dream of a vagabond’s life; how I long for the.years gone past! John E. Pierce, 1927. A MOTHER’S FAREWELL TO HER (Till.I) Close not thine eyes, sweet child. Ah, close them not! My heart V Throbs; if those blue orbs dim A ’Twill rend my bieast and part From out my body. Thy form Lies still, but thine eyes Gaze into mine, like twin — Pools ’neath an azure sky, Reflecting in their depths The secret of the universe. Thy hand grows cold, dear child, It trembles so! Sweet Lord, Reach down and hold apart those Heavy lids that droop and droop With ever-failing strength Over my child’s eyes. They shut! They flicker, gaze but once, A look of dazzling fire Eye to eye to mine, fixed. Then close! O God, they close Forever, and the lamps of Love are screened. Thy form Is motionless, the flesh Is dead; thy soul is gone To Heaven with thine eyes! John E. Pierce, 1927.

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 15 With Our Teachers During Vacation MKgBHpnT is interesting to see in how many dif- gSjYl Kmfil ferent ways our teachers spent their sum- mer. Some devoted their time to study, others P yed and enjoyed their leisure, some traveled extensively and others stayed at home to rest. Nevertheless we know that each one returned to school rested and with greater energy, new ideas and new experiences to aid us in this coming year. Mr. Avery attended the National Education Conven- tion and the Sesquicentennial Exposition in Philadel- phia. Afterward he went to a summer camp in Edge- mere, Penn. Then he spent a week with Mr. Tuttle -at North Brookfield and two weeks at North Scituate. He enjoyed two motor trips, one to Maine and one to New Jersey. Mr. Tuttle spent the summer at his farm in North Brookfield. Miss Atwater, Miss Dodge, Miss MacAUister and Miss Parmenter attended Harvard Summer School. Miss Bell studied at Boston University and gave a -series of lectures on drama at various playgrounds in the state. Miss Browne was at home the early part of the sum- mer and the last part she spent on Penobscot Bay, Maine. Mr. Hayward taught in the Y. M. C. A. summer school and then spent three weeks at Camp Kiwanis, .South Hanson, Mass. Mrs. Pratt was at Brunswick, Maine. Miss Cunningham summered in the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains. Miss Hezelton taught Y. M. C. A. summer school. Miss Batt spent three weeks of July in Marblehead .and the rest of the summer at home in Concord. Miss Teele was at North Conway, N. H. Miss Burnham took an automobile tour through the :South and visited twenty states. Miss Cochran attended the Sigma Kappa Conven- tion at Madison, Wisconsin. Mr. Mahoney devoted his summer to playground work. Miss Sprague, Mr. Pearson, Miss Smith, Mr. Small -and Miss Follansbee spent their summers quietly at Ihome. Mr. Carrier summered in New Hampshire and Ver- mont. Mr. Obear spent a week in New York correcting col- lege entrance examinations and was at Bustins Island, Maine, for the remainder of the summer. Mrs. Flagg was in Bedford, Mass, for two weeks in July, and spent three weeks of August at Randolph. New Hampshire. Miss Tuell spent the greater part of her summer at home, where she has an extensive garden. Yellow Bantam corn and tuberoses were the sweetest things she raised. Her pleasantest day was spent at Marble- Jiead as the guest of Miss Merrill and Miss Batt. Miss Kenney, Miss Eastman, Mr. Hall, Miss Ar- rington, Miss Wilson and Miss Mary Brown also re- mained at home. Miss Hastings was at Mt. Desert Island, Maine. Miss Hickey went to Philadelphia, New York, At- lantic City, Saratoga Springs and Cloverdalc Lake, Georgia. Miss Gatchell spent five weeks in Winthrop, Maine. Miss Richards was at her summer camp at Wash- ington, New Hampshire. Miss Bradford summered on the Cape, where she did some sketching and a great deal of motoring. Mrs. Leitch attended Fitchburg Normal School, also the Household Arts Conference at Amherst. Miss Solano spent a very pleasant summer visiting- friends in Connecticut, and at Winthrop Highlands. Miss Hannon traveled by auto through Canada. Mr. Sears spent his summer on his farm in Hawley, Massachusetts. Miss Ellison was at her summer home at Harwich- port on the Cape. Miss Lacount stayed at Kennebunkport, Maine. Miss Ncwborg spent the summer in South Thomas- ton, Maine. Miss Veazie was in the White Mountains. Mr. Ilosmer was at Hedding, N. H., from which he took a side trip to Lake Winnepesaukee. Mr. Sprague spent his vacation working. Mrs. Mathews went to Hyannis Summer School and was appointed treasurer of a drive to solicit funds to build a community house for the pupils of the Hy- annis Normal School. Miss Sutherland studied at Columbia University. Miss Paul toured through Maine and New Bruns- wick. Miss Gray was at her cottage on Peak Island, Me. Miss Todd spent the summer in Kennebunkport, Me. Miss Woodward took an automobile trip to Philadel- phia and attended the N. E. A. Convention and the Sesquicentennial Exposition. Miss Boole spent the summer at her summer home on the Cape. Miss Fury was at her home in Clinton. Mr. Miller was in the country at Merrimacport on the Merrimac River. Mr. Plantinga was at home during the summer. Mr. DeCelles went to Rye Beach, New Hampshire. A LESSON LAUGHT BY EXPERIENCE (Continued from Page 14) when turning the faucet to fill the basin with water not a drop came. Others were drawing water else- where and the water pressure was so low that 1 was unable to get any. Just as the blaze was reaching the house some one ran down cellar and grabbed some wet burlaps, which are used for covering ice, and threw them in front of the blaze, thus saving the store. Even if I were unable to be of any assistance, 1 learned the value of presence of mind in an emergency.