Wakefield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Wakefield, MA)

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THE W. H. S. DEBATER Since The Debater has come to light. It is our happy task to write In simple language, just like mine Either a story or a rhyme. I ' ll take a chance, perhaps a rhyme,— Please don ' t expect a poem fine,— About a game that we all cheer And greet with pleasure every year. The football season is in swing. That game is an exciting thing : They kick the ball, then off they go. With heels above, and heads below. Our High School team is rather weak A little feeble, so to speak ; But in another year or two I ' m sure we will be scoring too. Just a few more games this fall, A few more broken bones, that ' s all : And then Jack Frost with manners nice Will spoil the fun with snow and ice. Margaret O ' Connor, ' 14. BASE BALL As has been the custom for several years, for the Wakefield High School to put a base ball team into the field in September to uphold its prestige in athletics. The class of 1912 took every member of last year ' s team except two, so that the captain of this year ' s team, Henry Reid, faced the difficult task of making a winning team out of one veteran player and eight rookies. Although the team has not been successful in winning games, Captain Reid has got his men into form for good work next spring. As a whole the team has fielded well, but have been weak at the bat. The pitchers, also, has not been strong. Those who succeeded in getting suits were : — Henry Reid, Fred McKie, Raymond Griffin, Fred Reid, Pete Eaton, Leon Home, William Doucette, Leo Sullivan, Lorimer MacKenzie, Man- son Dillaway, Carl Witham, and Robert Holmes. HOCKEY Last year ' s hockey team neglected to elect a captain and it is impossible to predict what will be done about hockey in the school this winter. The sport has always been popular, and the team repre- senting the Wakefield High School has done re- markably good work. We feel that it will be a serious mistake if a team is not organized to carry on the sport in a successful manner this winter as it has been carried on in the past. FOOTBALL Although this game has not been played by a sanctioned, Wakefield High School team for several years, it is very popular in the school. There have been numerous exciting class games this fall be- tween the Seniors and Juniors, the Juniors winning every game. There has also been organized, with Al Collinson as captain, an Independent team which, thus far, has won all its games. Because of the success of this team on the gridion there is some talk among the boys of petitioning for the re-instating of football in the Wakefield High School. Robert Holmes, ' 13.

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THE W. H. S. DEBATER The Girls ' Debating Society BY L. MOSES, Secretary THE Girls ' Debating Society is, at present, in a very flourishing condition. There are thirty- three members, thirteen of whom have just been admitted. It is gratifying to note the in- creased membership of Seniors. There were but five Senior members at the beginning of the term but the number is now increased to twelve. There have been four debates held so far this year. The first was held Thursday, October 3. The subject was. Resolved : that suffrage in the United States shall be restricted by educational qualifications. Four Juniors disputed the question. The judges decided in favor of the negative side. The second debate was on the subject, Resolved : that secret societies shall be prohibited in high schools. Four Seniors argued the question which proved to be of exceptional interest. The winning side, the negative, had only one point more than their opponents, which testified to the closeness of the debate. The third debate was held November 7, the subject being, Resolved : that the people of the United States should rule in name only. The affirmative side won. This question was of much interest coming as it did directly after the election. The result of the debate, was, however, quite at va- riance with the election results. The last debate was on the subject. Resolved : that the prize system promotes the best interests of students. This is a very live question and much interest was manifested by the members of the Society. The decision was in favor of the nega- tive side which seems to tally with the belief of the school authorities. During the present year the constitution of the Society has been revised by the executive committee and it is now in the hands of the printer. On Saturday evening, November 23, the entire Society was very graciously entertained at the home of Elsie Doleman. The evening was passed pleas- antly with games and music; and at the close dainty refreshments were served. Altogether the Society has had a very successful year so far, and there is every reason to believe that this happy state of affairs will continue. 3n iliemonam THE BOYS ' DEBATING SOCIETY 1912 Where is the silk flag which the Boys ' Debating Society voted last year to present to the High School ? Was it used as a winding shroud for the organization ?

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THE W. H. S. DEBATER A ©IjrxHtmaa (flarol BY HILDUR L. CARLSON Ring, ye bells of Christmas, Send out a merry chime. Tell of Christ, our Saviour, And of His love sublime ; He who lived and suffered Because of love for us. King of light and glory. The Victor, pure and just. Sing, ye children, sweetly, Carol a joyous song. Raise your hearts and voices Like unto an angel throng. Let every song have gladness, Send forth your sweetest lay. Have no thought of sadness On this, our Christmas Day. Give praise, all ye people. Give praises, clear and strong. Your voices raise to Heaven In one truimphant song. Ring, ye bells, children, sing Of Christ who died for thee. Name Him Saviour, call Him King Through all eternity. The Wakefield High School Battalion BY MAJ. E. HAZEN WALTON 3N spite of the great difficulties under which the High School Battalion worked last year, it proved the most successful year in its history. The drill began as usual on the second week of school. Two companies of six full squads were formed. These made two of the largest companies ever formed in the battalion. The first day the cadets were taught a few squad and company movements which, after a few trials, were well ex- ecuted. After this the battalion was marched down to the Park where the weekly drills were held until the weather became too severe, when the Town Hall was used, the Armory having been burned. This place was much too small for the battalion but the cadets progressed very rapidly. The annual Prize Drill was held May 24. 1912, in the Town Hall. The ballation formation and guard mount were pleasing ceremonies and were greatly appreciated by the audience. The company and the individual drills were very closely contested and much time was taken to decided upon the winner. The company drill was won by Co. A. Russell Perkins, captain. The senior individual drill was won by Serg ' t Leon Home with Serg ' t George Gardner a close second. Serg ' t Raymond Griffin was given honorable mention in this drill. The junior drill was won by Priv. Colcord Heurlin, Priv. Ralph V Bel Imore taking the second prize, and Priv. Fred Reid was given honorable mention. Priv. Russell Savage was awarded the medal given to the new cadet, showing the greatest improvement during the year. This and the Memorial Day parade brought the year to an end. Drill was begun this year as usual. On account of the large number of cadets taking drill, it was necessary to form a third company to be known as Company C. The new company adds much to the appearance of the battalion. A change has been made in the uniform of the privates this year by the adoption of the Bell Cap. The cadets are im- proving rapidly and everything points to a most successful year. The roster of commissioned officers for this year is as follows : Major, E. Hazen Walton. Adjutant, Fred McKie. Co. A., Captain, Earl Bears, Lieut, Alfred Collin- son, Lieut., George Gardner. Co. B., Captain, Robert Jackson, Lieut., Albert Johnson, Lieut., Leon Home. Co. C, Captain, Henry Reid, Lieut,, Raymond Griffin, Lieut. Edward Bridge. Captain John H. McMahon, A Company, Sixth Regiment, M. V. M., is Military Instructor.