Wakefield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Wakefield, MA)

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14 THE DEBATER twice, and was coming around for the third time. Norma give a sigh of relief, it was all right now, he knev how to jump and he had outclassed the others by a wide margin, and was sure of winning, when sud- denly an automobile tire exploded outside. It was nothing in itself, but Reliance, every muscle strained for the next jump, was frightened. He reared unexpectedly, and Dick fell with a thud into the ring. Norma rushed down into the ring, crying, It was all my fault, all my fault! ! She bent over Dick, unmindful of So- ciety ' s quizzical glances, saying softly, Wake up, Dick, wake up. It ' s Norma. Dick stirred and opened his eyes. I jumped him all right, he smiled. Did we get the blue? Yes, Dickey, we did, and you ' re a thoroughbred. And when he stood up, she gave him both her hands, amidst the cheers of the crowd, for he, like all other thoroughbreds, received his reward in the ring. B. T. KILLORIN ' 17. ON ATTAINING HIGH MARKS SOR the benefit of those who may be down in their studies, or who wish to improve their marks, I take my pen in hand to tell them how this may be accomplished. On opening your eyes in the m orning, remain quietly for one hour racking your brains (if you have any) for some particu- larly devilish scheme to get the teachers ' goats, for the day. I may add that no- body has yet accomplished this feat, but there is a first time to everything. Then arise, and, after filling your pockets with paraphernalia for making disturbances, start for school. If your first lesson is German, hang placards out the window for passersby to read, break the heads off matches and step on them, thereby filling the room with that sweet, sweet smell which only ground match heads can produce. If you are at all skill- ful at this, you will be sent to the office. But should you go? No! Gentle reader, by no means. Trip gaily into an adjoining empty room until the bell rings, and then do the soft-foot act to your home room. Above all, never think of the office or prin- cipal. It might make you nervous. If your next recitation is French, as soon as you arrive, start singing and danc- ing, move the te icher ' s desk and tip over the wastebasket. Try this, it never fails to work our French teacher into a frenzy which is bliss to behold. Study periods should be spent in writing notes, telling stories, and enjoying your- self generally. A sound which will make any living teacher see red may be pro- duced by softly stroking the desk with your pencil point. Try this over on your desk. Keep constantly in mind that study periods are not for study. It is indeed sad that I cannot give you some advice about your algebra and solid geometry periods. However, we usually find it more healthy not to get real rash during this recitation. Greek history was probably put in the curriculum to give you a little recreation. If your last period is to be spent in Eng- lish, rest up for your next day of hard work. With your legs five feet down the aisle, and your neck on the edge of the desk in the rear, you should pass a very restful forty-two minutes. If you are called on, don ' t bother to draw your six feet two inches together, get up and try to recite. The best thing to do when one is in this peaceful attitude is to simply say, I don ' t know. This makes it much easier for the teacher, as well as yourself. If by any chance, you should decide to take a trip to the office, walk in and take the principal ' s favorite chair. He probably won ' t mind in the least. Carry out these instructions faithfully, and you may be sure that on your next re- port card you will find a liberal share of A ' s (?). CLARENCE WHELPLEY ' 17.

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THE DEBATER 13 this minute, I may have it, may I not, Mr. Reynolds? Well, now. Miss Normandie, returned Dick, very much pleased, I wasn ' t counting on leaving it this afternoon, you know, but when Norma turned up her nose, I ' ll take you this minute for a spin, if you say so. Before Dick had the words out of his mouth, Norma ran down the steps and jumped into the car, calling Dick to hurry. Dick turned to her father and asked, It ' s all right, isn ' t it, sir? Yes, indeed, smiled Normandie, only get her back in time for dinner. Dick bounded down the steps into the car beside her, and they drove off, making a pretty picture in the trim roadster, and not a few turned to gaze after them, as they sped through the Fenway along by the Bridle Path. Norma said she didn ' t want to learn to drive it then, but just to sit and think it was truly her very own. When Dick asked her if she were fond of cars, she replied that she liked them when she was in a hurry and it was jolly to know this one was her own, but she always had been, and always would be keen on horses. Say, now, you know I think that ' s fine, responded Dick. I like ' em, too. I have a saddler myself; really, it ' s the only reci-ea- tion I get from business, he added in an apologetic manner when she looked sur- prised. Then went on, Why, a horse is alive! not mechanical like this. Oh, Mr. Reynolds, do come over and ride with me, I ' ve been away from home so long I hardly know anyone to ride with. Why not to-morrow afternoon? Surely you don ' t work on Saturday afternoon? No, I don ' t, and I should consider it a pleasure to ride with you, but we must go back now, it ' s getting late. All the way home they talked horse and made plans for the afternoon. The girl ' s father met them at the door, handing Dick a check for the car, which was to be sent down in the morning, and Dick went away on air, for had he not sold a car to the King of Finance which sure- ly meant a raise, and didn ' t he have an engagement with quite the most bewitching girl he ' d ever met? When he had gone, Normandie turned to his daughter. Happy, girlie? he asked. Oh, Daddy, never so happy, the car is wonderful and Mr. Reynolds is splendid, and Daddy, she hurried on, he rides and I ' ve asked him to ride tomorrow with me, and if he rides well may I ask him to jump Reliance for me at the Hill and Dale Club show next week? I — I like him! she finished defiantly. I don ' t blame you, Puss, I do too, only don ' t go too far, he might refuse. No chance, laughed Norma, and ran away. And so, next afternoon, when Norma quite suddenly asked him if he wouldn ' t jump her big hunter for her at the show, Dick hesitated a minute — , to think of it, he, Dick Reynolds, only an automobile salesman jumping a society girl ' s favorite at the most fashionable show of the year. It quite took his breath away, not that he couldn ' t, for he could, but it was the strangeness of it all. Of course, when she saw him hesitate, if you ' re afraid, that ' s entirely different. Don ' t consider anything that would be in- jurious to you, Mr. Reynolds, she added in a sarcastic tone. What could she ex- pect? she asked herself, he was only an automobile salesman. She might have known better. Dick flushed. So she thought he was afraid? It hurt. Then he spoke quietly, Miss Normandie, I shall be pleased to jump your horse for you. Very well, she challenged him. I ' ll see he is ready for you. And they can- tered back in silence. It was the night of the show, and all society was there, but Norma cared noth- ing for them. Her face was flushed, and she sat huddled up in her chair, — a miser- able spectacle. Perhaps she was wrong, after all, may be he had never jumped be- fore, and supposing something happened. She knew then she cared for Dick more than she wished to admit. Just then the class was called, and Norma could hardly contain herself when she saw them trot out, one, two, three, four of them and lastly Dick on the big hunter. The four were put through their paces and did admirably, and then it was Dick ' s turn. He took the bars like a veteran, once,

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BATTALION NOTES The arms are fair When the intent for bearing them is just. Shak. Henry IV. OFFICERS ' PARTY [|ECEMBER 29, 1915, the officers of the W. H. S. Battalion held their twenty-fifth annual party. It was exceptionally well at- tended, having officers present from Technology, Stoneham, Gloucester and Woburn. The hall was decorated with flags of the different nations, and flags of the three companies, A, B and C, artistically draped over the balconies. Plants were placed across the front of the stage almost obscur- ing the orchestra from view, and also were used in the matrons ' corner. The Grand March was led by Major George Wallace and Miss Vivian Smith of Stoneham. Next in order were Capt. Frank Reid and Miss Ruth Boudreau, Capt. Mal- colm Eaton and Miss Dorothy Beals, Adj. Paul Keywood and Miss Mildred Munn, Sergt. Major Laurence Boardman and Miss Gladys Grant, 1st Lieut. Co. A Harold Thrush and Miss Dora McKie, 1st Lieut. Co. B Carl Belmore and Miss Marion Davis, 1st I,ieut. Co. C Willis White and Miss Kathleen Frazier of Lynnfield, 2nd Lieut. Co. A Clay- ton Sanford and Miss Helen Powell, 2nd Lieut. Co. B George Bolton and Miss Edith V hittle, 2nd Lieut. Co. C Raymond Cuttei- and Miss Gertrude Anderson. The matrons were Mrs. N. J. Doane, Mrs, J. G. Reid and Mrs. W. E. Eaton. Capt. William McLeod, Co. A, was unable to attend owing to the death of his grand- mother. DOROTHY BEALS ' 16. THE BATTALION NDER the able instruction of Maj. MacMahon, the battalion has progressed steadily. A great deal of new work has been taken up this year. For ten minutes at the beginning of each drill period the bat- talion does setting up exercises. It is then drilled in Butts ' s Manual. After this, one company is drilled in field signals, while the rest ore drilled in the Manual of Arms. Although the work is progressing very rapidly, there is not nearly enough time given to it for the amount of work taken up. It is generally conceded that at least one period (forty minutes) each day should be devoted to Military Drill in the high school to make it of any practical use to the country in time of war. The preliminary trials for the Senior and Junior prize drills will be held very soon. This will save a great deal of time and elim- inate a great deal of confusion at prize drills. In their place will be exhibition drills by one company each in field signals, Butts ' s Manual, and the setting up exer- cises. PAUL HEYWOOD ' 16, Adjutant.