Wakefield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Wakefield, MA)

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THE DEBATER When you do dance, I wish you A wave o ' er the sea, that you might ever do Nothing but that.. .Shak. Winter ' s Tale. THE JUNIOR PARTY IN February 4, 1916, the Juniors held their annual party which was a huge success. They made a net profit of $90.50 which was an unusually large sum for this oc- casion. Certainly class spirit was shown in this instance, as nearly every member of the Junior Class bought at least one ticket, whether they could use them or not. The committee outdid themselves to make good, and one girl alone sold eighty tickets. At intermission there was an entertain- ment which completely surprised those present, and relieved the monotony of the long wait between d;inces. The Drugan boys very kindly offered their services and gave selections, John Drugan on the piano, and Raymond Drugan on the violin. Little Doris Woodbridge and Master Nor- man Bayrd literally brought down the house with the quaint steps of the minuet. This party had been advertised as having something different and it certainly lived up to its slogan, for after intermission a very pretty scene was effected when each person was given a package of confetti, and at a given signal it fairly showered. A little later, everyone received rolls of narrow paper that, when thiown, unfolded into colored streamers. The effect of confetti and serpentine was very attractive, and added much gaiety to the occasion. SOCIAL EVENTS A lucky contest was also held; the winners were Miss Florence MacMahan and Arthur Esner (both members of the Senior Class), the young lady receiving a beautiful cors- age of orchids. These ideas were certainly different and had never been tried at any of the High School parties before, but it is felt that hereafter something will be lacking if some novelty is not in evidence. The hall was decorated with palms and ferns, and Poole ' s orchestra furnished ex- cellent music. The matrons were Mrs. George Killorin, Mrs. Clarence Powell and Mrs. Ernest San- ford. The committee in charge comprised the Misses Blanche Killorin, Marjorie Preston, Gertrude McFadden, Bertha Bannan and the Messrs. Thomas Dignan (chairman), Leonard Bayrd, Clayton Sanford and Roger demons. DOROTHY BEALS ' 16. GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB The Girls ' Glee Club met and reorganized on January 7, 1916. The membership num- bers, at present, forty-two. We are again fortunate in having Mr. Jones as conductor, with Marjorie Sweetser as pianist. On February 12, 1916, the club sang at the Parent-Teachers ' Association which was held at the Town Hall. The club expects to sing at this organiza- tion again, a little later. MARGUERITE CARTER ' 16, Secretary.

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8 THE DEBATER blossoming in a secluded corner near the wall. The faint odor of ripening fruit floats to him over the wall which separates the garden from the orchard. His orchard is almost as dear to him as his garden. Near the centre are two large oaks standing guard over his favorite fruit trees; apple, pear, peach and cherry. The dewy grass beneath them is strewn with the fruit which the rollicking night ' s wind has blown down. But now, he turns with lagging steps to leave. Time is flying and he must set out on a long trip to London, where his busi- ness shall go all the smoother for this fare- well visit to his garden. FLORENCE KIRK ' 17. A SHAKESPEARE GARDEN First— Daff odils, That come before the swallow dares, and take The winds of March with beauty. Winter ' s Tale. Act IV., Sc. 3. Violets now That strew the green lap of the new-come Spring. Richard II. Act V.,Sc. 2. And in due order — Pale primroses That die unmarried ere they can behold Bright Phoebus in his strength. Winter ' s Tale. Act IV., Sc. 3. The fairest flowers o ' the season. Carnations and streak ' d gillyflowers. Winter ' s Tale. Act IV„ Sc. 3. Lilies of all kinds, The flower-de-luce being one. Winter ' s Tale. Act IV., Sc. 3. Thou shalt not lack The asur ' d harebell. Cymbeline. Act IV., Sc. 2. Honeysuckles ripen ' d by the sun. Much Ado About Nothing. Act. III., Sc. 1. The lily That once was mistress of the field. Henry VIII. Act III., Sc. 1. Hot lavender, mints, savory, marjoram. Winter ' s Tale. Act IV., Sc. 3. The marigold that goes to bed with th ' sun, And vdth him rises weeping. Winter ' s Tale. Act IV., Sc. 3. Pansies for thought. Hamlet. Act IV., Sc. 5. Raise aloft the milk-white rose, V ith whose sweet smell the air shall be perfumed. Henry VI. Pt II., Act I., Sc. 1. The red rose on triumphant brier. Midsummer Night ' s Dream. Act III., Sc. 1. Rosemary for remembrance. Hamlet. Act IV., Sc. 5. A bank where the wild thyme grows. Midsummer Night ' s Dream. Act II., Sc. 2. Poppy Shall medicine to thee sweet sleep. Othello. Act III, Sc. 3. Sweet musk roses. Midsummer Night ' s Dream. Act II., Sc. 2. Daisies pied And lady-smocks all silver-white. Song. Love ' s Labour ' s Lost. Act V., Sc. 1. I hope there will be no — Hateful docks, rough thistles, kecksies, burrs. Losing both beauty and utility. Henry V. Act V., Sc. 2. And in the garden — I wish you all the joy that you can wish. Merchant of Venice. Act 1., Sc. 4. — Exchange.

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10 THE DEBATER ENGLISH CLUB HE English Club is an organization founded by Miss Ingram for the purpose of creating interest in the study of English. All members of the Senior and Jun- ior Classes whose mark in English is A or B are eligible for membership. At our first meeting, William MacLeod was elected president, and Curtis Taggart, secretary and treasurer. Later, dues were assessed and the following committees were formed : Shakespeare Celebration — Harriet Woodman, Chairman Debater — Joseph Duggan, Chairman Debating Clubs — Eugene Sullivan, Chairman Reference Books — Curtis L. Taggart, Chairman Lend a Hand — Helen Walker, Chairman Shakespeare Gardens — Marguerite Carter, Chairman As the names imply, these committees look after various school activities, and the committee on the Shakespeare Celebra- tion committee is already busy planning for the event under its jurisdiction. It is hoped that this club will help to in- crease interest in English and to raise its standard. CURTIS L. TAGGART ' 16, Secretary. through the audience, by Senior girls, under the direction of Miss Gilmore. Those who sold candy in the afternoon were Bertha Brehaut, Elsie Grant, Florence MacMahon, Louise Sheldon, Ida Walsh and Ruth Hills- grov e. In the evening, — Dorothy Beals, Marguerite Cai-ter, Mildred Munn, Helen Thistle, Harriet Woodman, Louise Whitten and Doris Verne. DORIS VERNE ' 16. The Senior Class of the Wakefield High School Cordially Invites the Classes of 1917, 1918, 1919 to their MAY PARTY May 12 at Appleton Hall 8.00 o ' clock Dancing 50c Admission 25c ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BENEFIT HE motion-picture drama, Hall Caine ' s Eternal City, given at the Princess Theatre by the W. H. S. Athletic Association proved very successful. Aside from its merits as a picture, it visibly in- creased the Athletic Association ' s funds. This picture was obtained through the ef- forts of faculty-manager, Mr. Sawyer. There were two performances, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening of Decem- ber eighteenth. The proceeds amounted to seventy-four dollars. Of this seventeen dollars were made from the selling of candy Coakley Wins Special Cup at Dartmouth Daniel W. Coakley of Wakefield, a senior at Dartmouth and one of the college star athletes, won the cup offered for the athlete scoring the greatest number of points in the inter-class meets, recently finished. Coakley ' s name as a winner in the various sprints and relay races has appeared in the sporting news from Dartmouth many times this winter.