Thayer Academy - Black and Orange Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

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In June, we had charge of the Class Day exercises and we certainly carried things through in fine shape. We learned at this time that 4' there is no rest for the wealthy after our comparative wealth became known to other classes Cespecially the seniorsj. Finally, one bright September day, we gathered for our last opening day at Thayer. After taking stock of the new arrivals, the missing members and the E' recently shorn 'f sheep Cie. new 6' bobs D, we settled down to a busy year. The same class officers presided at our class meetings. Helen Benson was again elected President of the Girls' Athletic Association. During the year we were so busy wrestling with chemistry that we almost forgot to remember that we were at last dignified Seniors W and when we did bethink ourselves of our high estate - LO and behold! it felt just the same as being 4' preps - plus Cas before addedj the worry of atoms and molecules! On April 9, 1926, we had our Senior Dance at the Neighborhood Club. It certainly was a success in every sense of the word. As this goes to press our Senior Banquet and Commencement are still future events. As for the Banquet, we can only remember our capacity for enjoyment! In the matter of Commencement 5 we can only pray! As a whole, the Class of 1926 is not noted for a great deal of sentiment, but there is one thing that we are all agreed upon - that not one of us will ever be able to replace the days spent at old T. A. No matter how profitable and happy one's college days may be, 'S prep school days are always the happiest and certainly the most care free days of any student's life. Here we make 'gall year ,round ii friends instead Of such school day companions as one is apt to make in college. And where could we ever find such a faculty, who are such wonderful friends not only in school, but outside of class rooms as well? How we dread that feeling of sudden loss and emptiness which we know will come when, for the last, time, we file out ofthat dear old hall to the strains of H Thayer, Thayer, Forever! ATARION DAXTIS f Class Historian. .IUNIC THIS YEAR For two long years my heart at June Seemed overflowing with the tune Of summer holidays and fun. This year I wish June would not come. For now my heart feels sad and sore, For when I leave, I come no more Back to this school which seemed so dear Through other years, but now most dear. TOO late I seem to realize how Iive loved her, and to her I bow. FLORENCE ROBERTSON --:xl 1.1 Ia- !

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CLASS HISTORY - 1926 About this time of the year, when we see the coveted sheepskin hanging just above our heads, when we are feeling very important and bustling with pictures, year book, banquets, and the like, our Senior Class is very apt to be affected by a slight superiority complex as 't were. We were feeling in just this mood the other day, when we ran across a collection of old year books. The first one was the 1922 issue and there, in all its glory, we found our 'f prep picture! After the first surprise we remembered that first year with a great deal of pleasure. We remembered the first awe with which we attended classes - the first rather unparliamentary class meeting in which we elected Francis Long, President, John Palmer, Vice President: Phyllis Abell, Secretary and Virginia Barham, Treasurer. Fora good study in contrasts let us add our recollections of our first 'f Gym exhibition and our first exams! Then we picked up the next year book. That year we reelected the same class officers. How we did swell with pride when two boys - Francis Long and Samuel Wakeman- from our Class Four, made the first football team! The girls helped matters along by some good team work in field hockey. When VV inter came H Paul Ketchum upheld our honor on the school ice hockey team. After this Spring was not far behind and Francis Long, Norman George. and Herbert Baker 'S did themselves tand usb proud 'i on the first baseball team. The next year, our third, was more or less a repetition of the preceding year with a few more triumphs in the scholastic and athletic fields. At our Class Meeting, we reelected 5' Sam Long, President: Helen Benson was the new Yice President: Phyllis Abell was reelected Secretary and Sam Wfakeman was the new Treasurer. After Christmas the Senior Middle Class decided to have some regular dramatics, instead of the one act plays that had hitherto been given in the afternoon on account of lack of electric lights. But as we now had all the stage fixings, such as a new curtain. foot lights. etc., there was no reason why the play should not be held at night. So Miss Gemmel, our able coach. chose a play for us which she had coached before and one which she knew would be fitted to Thayer talents. The play was A. VV. Mason's 6' Green Stockings. On account of the great number of characters our third class was allowed to compete with the two higher classes for parts and two members of our class, Marion Davis and Samuel Wakeman, were chosen for the roles of 'L Celia Faraday 'l and 'S Mr. Faraday. Our fourth year at Thayer was certainly a success in every sense of the word. Helen Benson was elected President of the Girls' Athletic Association. Our class was well repre- sented in all athletic events while the 'L high lights of the class upheld our scholastic record. The class officers for 1923 were reelected for 1921 and served faithfully another year. At Thanksgiving we gave our Senior Middle Reception. The Assembly Hall was beautifully decorated with greens under the direction of M iss Battles. The affair was a decided success from every standpoint. At the beginning of the year, we decided on H Summer is A-comin' in,', a delightful English comedy, for our annual dramatics. Coached by Miss Gemmel, with the hearty co- operation of the faculty and of the students and friends of the Academy, the play could not help being the great success that it was. In the late Spring of 1925, we experienced our first real sorrow. Mr. Kells, our beloved Music Master, whom everyone in the school looked upon as a second father, suddenly passed away. He was a Creator of Harmony whom everyone loved and his loss was the greatest tragedy of our school life at Thayer. --QI 13 Ie-4

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CLASS OFFICERS FRANCIS LONG ......... President HELEN BENSON . . Vice-President PHYLLIS ABELL . . . Secretary SAMUEL W.AKE3IAN . . Treasurer LONG, FRANCIS, QSAMD Cornell O, he is the courageous Captain. First of all, we beg you will allow us to present Sir Francis Long, our leader, and our honored President. Of the baseball team, he's Captaing he's a whiz at hockey, too, And when it comes to basket ball - well, what he can't do! I-le's a shining star at footballg we think he's simply grand. We never call him Francis, to us he's just our Sam,'. Class President, 5, 4, 3, 3, L' Baseball, 4, 3, 25 Captain, L' Football, 4, 3, 2, L' Class Basket Ball, 5, 4. 3, 2, L' Hockey, 3, L' Dance Committee, 25 Glee Club, 2,' Secretary T. A. A. A., L' As- sistant ilflanager Dramatics, 2. BENSON. HELEN LUKENS, CBENNYD Connecticut Stale Women will love her, that she is a woman, More worth than any mang man, that she is The rarest of all women. Benn y must have kissed the Blarney Stone, for she has the rare gift of knowing how lo soothe our ruflled tempers by an ever- ready, ever-tactful word. Added to this, Benny is a fine friend, an able athlete, a dandy dancer, a splendid sport, and a dear girl - Now, what more could you want? Class Vice-President. 3. 17. I: Glee Club, 3. 9, L' Dramatics, 25 Year Book Staff. L' President C. A. A., L' Hockey. 4, 3, Q: Captain, L' Basket Batt, 4, 3, I. ABELL, PHYLLIS, CPHYLD an all-round girl, student and a belle. Able indeed is our Phyllis, Whether at work or at play, Ready to help on the year book, Or dance the dull hours away, Ready to excel in the class room, Or be with the gayest most gay. ' . A L V QQ ' f l 772 ,... 2 - A . i ' bfi Simmons 5' Here is a dear, a true, industrious friendf' Yes, Phyllis is one of those who have the gift of friendship - Class Secretary, 5, 4, 3, 2, L' Glee Club, 3, 2, L' Year Book Stajf, L' Dance Committee, 25 Hockey, 4,' Volley Ball, 3,' Property Committee, 2. -QI 15 rg..