Stoughton High School - Stotonian / Semaphore Yearbook (Stoughton, MA)

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THE SEMAPHORE Freec By WILLIAM I The exploi-ers of old, like Columbus, were brave, And many now lie in a forgotton grave. De Soto, La Salle, Vespucci, and Drake; Where now lie they, their fame so great? II In the laps of their gods, they sit today, And watch this land, with freedom lay. In peaceful, contented, sweet repose, While the rest of the world in despair rolls. Ill The Pilgrims came, three centuries ago, To have a new freedom of heart and soul. They fought the Indians and braved the cold. To have that freedom, to us so old. IV They settled the North and the Southland, too, And never complained as this great land grew. They fought the French, and Indians, too, To show Great Britain that they were true. V And when Great Britain a tyrant became, The colonists did not like the game. But the spirit of 76 was on hand. To give freedom control, in this great land. VI In the six years that followed, the prospect looked dark. As freedom was smothered, all but a spark. That spark kept glowing and on one bright day. It burst into flame, and went roaring away. VII Snatching Burgoyne from Great Britain ' s mouth. And the victories over Cornwallis, in the South, Ended the war, with freedom on high, To burn on forever, and never to die. VIII The years sped on, with freedom on top. Until Great Britain our ships must stop. And then to the tune of the cannons ' roar. Our fight with Great Britain was on once more. Page Twenty-two om DIBBERN IX Great Britain with all her strength and might. Had no chance, with freedom, the cause for fi ht. For America fought with might and main. To keep that flag they had fought for, to gain. X As on their way, the years swiftly go, The United States prospers and grows. But the faintest of echoes of drum and fife. Show that freedom, is still full of life. XI Fifty-fcur — Forty or Fight, The slogan that showed America ' s might. When Great Britain had plans. For our great Northwestern lands. XII In June of the year 46 , A treaty, at last, with Great Britain was fixed. It set the boundary of Oregon, And ended hard feelings that had lasted so long. XIII In this year of 46 , Freedom took a few more tricks; When Texas rose in all her wrath. And drove Old Mexico from her path. XIV Remember the Alamo, was our cry. When we fought the Mexicans, and made them fly. Then Texas became, to our great delight, Another state, to add to our might. XV From 49 to 59 , the United States was caJm, And throughout all the world, she wielded a mighty arm. But in the next election there was a deal of strife. And soon was heard the martial notes, of famous drum and fife. XVI For the North and South an argument had. Over points of slavery, both good and bad. Old Abe Lincoln then said to all, United we stand; Di ided we fall. Patronize Semaphore Advertisers

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STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL tongue hung trembling out of his mouth. MacTavish forgot the people, the judge, the show. All he could remember was that his Whiskey was here again, proud- ly leading the way for MacTavish to fol- low. The judge ' s voice again commanded, Set them up. The circle stopped. Each man bent down to display his dog ' s best points. MacTavish ' s stifT knee again was laid straight out on the floor while he placed Whiskey. His months of practice were now brought out. After the first set- up, W hiskey stiffened like a statue. He held his head proudly. His tail extend- ed straight and stiff, but he could not withhold the happy quiver in it. The judge, needless to say, placed Whiskey first, while MacTavish proudly extend- ed his hand for the ribbon. During their happy reunion, they had both completely forgotten the woman. But as he walked out of the ring, Mac- Tavish noticed her standing there with outstretched hand to congratulate him. Ignoring the hand, MacTavish bent down and kissed the happy, quivering mouth. Neither spoke a word. They walked slowly out to Whiskey ' s bench. Here the woman sat down weakly and wiped her eyes, while MacTavish loudly blew his nose. After the first happy re- union, MacTavish had forgotten to ask Edith where she had found Whiskey. Ex- planations now tumbled out. While she softly stroked his head, she told how she had planned to come over to the show, this morning. On her way, at an inter- section, she had noticed a Scotty stand- ing bewildered in the street. Applying her brakes, she stopped her car. Imagine her surprise when she had recognized a very much bigger and trimmer Whiskey. He had crawled into her lap and weakly licked her hand while she had taken him there. She knew that he was to be en- tered in the ring for Best of Terriers so that is why she went directly there. From then on she had watched the judg- ing. She tearfully explained to her hus- band that she had made a fool out of herself and would be glad to come back to Whiskey and him if they wanted her. Without consulting ' Whiskey, MacTav- ish gave her the answer without any words. He told her of Whiskey ' s dis- appearance and of the two notes he had received. His voice broke anew as he told her of his dispair in not being able to secure the ransom money. After much talk, the pair decided to take Whiskey down to the exercising pen. You can be sure that they stayed there this time and watched him. That night at ten o ' clock. Whiskey and MacTavish were again in the ring. This time it was to pick Best Dog of Show. The following morning newspapers all over New England carried the pic- ture of Whiskey standing proudly at his best, while MacTavish was receiving the $500 prize with a broad grin on his face. The picture carried under it the story of the dog ' s disappearance and finding. The only explanation that could be offered was that Whiskey had in some manner escaped from his kidnappers. MacTav- ish was never able to find out the story behind it, and he had to be content with having his wee bit of Scotch back with him. Content he was, for Edith, Whiskey, and he had many fields to con- quer. —A. BOLIN. Patronize Semaphore Advertisers Page Twenty-one

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STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL XVII In the war that followed, the North held fast, To their own traditions, that freedom might last. When the war was over, and everything done. The South had submitted, for freedom had won. XVIII From the great Civil War to 98 , The United States became a power great. When the Cubans ' rose, their freedom to find, The United States lent a helping hand. XIX To the battle cry of, Remember the Maine, The United States fought, and won once again. The United States made the Spaniards flee. So Cuba could, today, be free. XX The United States has even been, The people ' s champic-ii, their freedom to win. The people, of all nations, will ever see. The United States, as a land of liberty. XXI This was again proven in 17 , When the United States entered the World War stream. S ' he entered that war that she might be free. From the menace of Germany on the sea. XXII Freedom of the seas was finally established. When Germany was, decisively, vanquished. Germany was shackled hand and foot, And into a very bad position was put. XXIII The Allies and freedom, together, had won. Another great victory for the cause of freedom. Thus ended the war, not so long ago, With the cause of freedom, seeming, to reach its goal. XXIV Then came the depression with all its might, A very distressing and serious fight. Which seemed to destroy all that freedom had gained, Amid the long years of carnage and cain. XXV Then Roosevelt into office did come. Amid the blaring of bugles and rattle of drums. And is now trying his level best, To make this great country, again, be at rest. XXVI He organized the N. R. A. To help those who fought yesterday. For freedom, that will never die. In the hearts of Americans, where it now lies. XXVII Many charges have been brought to bear. Against the N. R. A., which is called unfair, By those who are not in sympathy. With Roosevelt ' s plan lof democracy. XXVIII We should not woriy and kick with the rest. For Roosevelt is doimj what he thinks is best. He is doing his best for the one cause of all. The cause of freedom, may it never fall. XXIX Freedom of speech, freedom of mind. The freedom to speak of all mankind. Thus stands the United States today, The best land of all in every way. Patronize Semaphore Advertisers Page Tiwenty-three