Wakefield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Wakefield, MA)

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While thou livest, keep a good tongue in thy head.. .Shak. Tempest. GIRLS ' DEBATING SOCIETY INCE the last Debater was print- ed, ten new members have joined our society, making a total of thirty-five members. There have have been five regular meetings. Wednesday, December 8. Resolved: That immigration should not be further re- stricted. The affirmative side was upheld by Helen Horton and Charlotte Boody; and the negative by Grace Auburn and Bertha Brown. The judges decided in favor of the negative side. Wednesday, January 12. Resolved: That an aristocratic government is better than a democratic government. Florence Kirk and Mary McAuliffe upheld the affirm- ative side, and Marion Cardinal and Doro- thy Pease, the negative. The judges de- cided in favor of the affirmative side. The debate of Monday, January 22, was postponed to February 2. Resolved: That the present site is the best place for a high school in Wakefield. The affirmative side was upheld by Mildred Barstow and Hilde- garde Hendrickson; the negative, by Doris Vint and Sarah Burwen. The judges de- cided in favor of the affirmative side. Monday, February 14. Resolved: That the United States should have compulsory military service. The speakers on the affirmative side were Josephine Stoddard and Mary Hurton; on the negative, Mary Murray and Margaret Desmond. The judges decided in favor of the negative side. Monday, March 6. Resolved: That the frequent change of fashions is detrimental to the best interests of society. Alice Brown and Olive Lunny upheld the affirma- time side, and Elizabeth Crosby and Sylvia Vint, the negative side. The judges decided in favor of the affirmative side. Monday, March 20. Resolved: That an increase of the United States army and navy will develop a spirit of militarism. Lena Muse and Mary Hurton upheld the affirmative side; and Jennie Gersinovitch and Mary McAuliffe, the negative side. The judges decided in favor of the negative side. GRACE AUBURN ' 17. THE BOYS ' DEBATING SOCIETY HE Boys ' Debating Society is in a good condition, as regards its membership, and gives much en- couragement because of the in- terest shown by some of the younger pupils. On the whole, the debates have been in- teresting and educational. Discussions were held to help prepare the Society ' s team for the League debates. Informal debates have also created great interest. The speakers for the Reading debate were Carl Belmore, William McLeod, and Eugene Sullivan. The debate was on the subject of Preparedness, and attracted a large number of local people. After an interesting and close discussion, the judges awarded the verdict to Reading. At pres- ent, Wakefield is second in the League, with one victory and a defeat. The officers for the new year are: Thomas Kenney, President William MacLeod, Vice President John Anderson, Secretary Maurice Donovan, Treasurer The attendance is fair, but it is hoped that more Freshmen and Sophomores will join. JOHN ANDERSON ' 17, Secretary. Debate at Reading The Wakefield High School Debating Team won the first debate from Stoneham in the Middlesex Triangular Debating League. The subject was, Resolved: That the United States should adopt prohibition. Wakefield had the negative and Stoneham the affirmative. The Wakefield speakers were Eugene Sullivan, Carl Belmore and Thomas Ken- ney. Those for Stoneham were George Finnegan, Wesley Fisher and Karl Craigie. Although Wakefield had the worse side of the question they presented fine argu- ments and won the unanimous decision of the judges. The judges were F. B. Marshall of Mai- den, L. B. Hulsman of Melrose, and E. C. Wixom of Winchester. Eric Turner of Reading was presiding officer. LAURENCE J. BOARDMAN ' 17.

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THE DEBATER 25 FRESHMAN CLASS NOTES IhE class of 1919 held its first class meeting at the close of school on Thursday, January 27, 1916. The chief purpose for calling the meeting was to form a class or- ganization. Votes were cast and the fol- lowing officers were elected: President, James Brown Vice Pres., Francis Maguire Secretary, Iris Anderson Treasurer, Raymond Batten An executive committee, comprising the following students, was also elected: Gladys Purdy Ida Lowe William Champagne Katherine Kelley Alice Doyle On Tuesday, February 29, 1916, the class held its second meeting. President Brown selected the following for the class color committee: Marie Hanley Gladys Purdy Joseph Connell and the following for a tertainment: Marie Hanley Dorothy Woodman Charles Doyle Raymond Batten Oliver Rowland committee of en- Francis Maguire Oliver Rowland Annie Spracklin IRIS ANDERSON ' 19, Secretary. THE FRESHMAN ORGANIZATION There are rumors going through the town Of the Freshman Organization, There are many people running it down Which leads to our provocation. If the upper class think it a joke. And the teachers declare it a whim. We ' ll soon show them that we ' re busy folk And we count on our President, Jim. They may wonder why nothing is started. But to labor we ' ve only begun, Though from others we ' re for a time parted. Just the same we ' ll have jolly fun. REMINGTON AWARDS The following pupils have received pennants : Everett Whitney Myrtle Webber Catherine Parsons Pearl Witham Roland Oliver Ruth Thresher Shei-man MacKenzie Hazel Kelly George Lane Florence McMahan Nora Curran Elsie Grant Bart Clines Ida Walsh Emily Huestis Edith Whittle and Catherine Parsons have received Card Cases Edith Packard has received a Certificate OUR GLEE CLUB We have a thrivi ng Glee Club Of girls at Wakefield High, And every face looks happy As singing day draws nigh. Mr. Jones (he ' s our conductor) Stands ready, stick in hand. While Marjorie plays the piano All sing at his command. Mr. Howe, our faithful principal. Steals time from his busy day To drop in and hear us singing In our truly professional way. We sang at a parents ' lecture, One night in a blustering squall, And I doubt if they ever heard Such singing in that Town Hall. So, hereafter, when speaking of we ' uns, (The organization I mean). Remember we ' re only the wee ' uns Don ' t try to upset any scheme. IDA M. LOW ' 19. So every Friday afternoon We make the building ring, You really ought to take the time To come and hear us sing! LURLINE RIPLEY ' 17.

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THE DEBATER 27 FRESHMAN GIRLS ' DEBATING SOCIETY INCE the last issue of The De- bater there have been five meetings of the Freshman Girls ' Debating Society. The first debate was held on December 14, 1915. The subject was, Resolved: That city life is better than country life. The speakers on the affirm- ative side were Ruth Kalberg and Leah Allen; on the negative, Lillian Lofstrom and Grace Crosby. On February 1, 1916, a meeting was held. The debate was, Resolved : That equal suf- frage should be granted to women. The speakers of the affirmative side were Mil- dred Clinkard and Katherine Kelley ; on the negative. Vera Sullivan and Alice Doyle. The judges decided these debates in favor of the negative side. A debate was held on January 4, 1916. The subject was, Resolved: That moving pictures are a benefit to the toAvn. The speakers on the affirmative side were Doro- thy Woodman and Ruth Butler; on the negative, Kathleen Hanscom and Mary Regan. A meeting was held on January 18, 1916. The subject was, Resolved: That boys and girls should have separate high schools. The speakers on the affirmative side were Iris Anderson ad Gladys Purdy; on the neg- ative, Blanche Lybeck and Dorothy Pres- cott. The fifth debate was, Resolved: That labor unions are a help to the country. The speakers on the affirmative side were Marie Hanley and Mary Heath ; on the neg- ative, Ruth Kelley and Margaret West. The judges decided these debates in favor of the affirmative side. LOUISE N. BROWN ' 19, Secretary. LXCHANGL5 am nothing, if not critical. Shak. Othello. lUR EXCHANGE LIST has cer- tainly grown since the last pub- lication and yet we are always glad to receive new-comers It is only through this department that we get in touch with the other schools and learn how they are doing things. We also invite criticisms on our paper, hoping, in the meantime, that it will be remembered that criticising does not necessarily mean defining the defects of a thing but also the merits. In commenting on our exchanges, we have done so with the sole purpose of helping out and hope that the comments will be taken in the spirit in which they are written. Among the papers to which our attention has been called are Sports Afield and The Jabberwock. The article on Spot by Frederick H. Sidney of Wakefield is a charming little animal story, and My Soul and I in the Jabberwock is truly re- markable. Maine: Abbott Observer, Farmington. Oracle, Bangor. Tripod, Thornton Academy, Saco. Blue and White, Westbrook. New Hampshire : Critic, Pinkerton Academy, Derry. Red and Black, Claremont. Sanborn Echo, Kingston. Massachusetts : Advocate, Saugus. Argus, Gardner. Authentic, Stoneham. Blaze, Huntington School, Boston. Blue and Gold, Maiden. Boston University Beacon, Boston. Clarion, Everett. Eltrurian, Haverhill. Gazette, Lynn Classical High School, Lynn. Item, Dorchester. Lasell Leaves, Auburndale. Reflector, Gloucester. Recorder, Winchester. Orange Peals, Orange.