Wakefield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Wakefield, MA)

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EDITORIALS T.U.- RLENE 2. As The Debater goes to press, Mr. Charles J. Peterson completes his second year as prin- cipal of the Wakefield High School. Mr. Peterson came to the school at a most critical period in its history. The sudden death of Mr. Howe and Miss Poor, for twenty-five years teachers in the school, seriously crippled the teaching force. The disintegrating effects of the war were already beginning to be felt. To Mr. Peterson fell the difficult task of re- constructing the school to meet the demands of post-war conditions. In times of peace, educational problems are difficult to solve; but in periods of great con- fusion and constantly changing conditions, it is almost impossible to hold in clear vision the things of permanent value. Mr. Peterson brought to his task good sense, sound judgment, and a desire to help young people; and he has shown so much tact in discharging the duties of his office, that already the various depart- ments of the school are functioning with their old-time stability and efficiency. SUFFRAGE Woman suffrage has become a law of the land. The Great War was the immediate cause of bringing suffrage to women. The efficiency which they showed in carrying on all kinds of war work convinced the men of their ability to administer public affairs. It will now be possible for women to vote and express their opinions on all public ques- tions which arise. The influence of the women will be especially felt in the making of laws which relate to public health, sanitation, and child labor. We believe that women will also be able to fill civic and national positions with much success. The next generation of boys and girls will be brought up as equals in civic responsibility. It will be as hard for them to realize that at one time women could not vote, as it is for us to think of the day when only landowners were privileged to rule the country. CHANGE IN TEACHERS In these days of a scarcity of teachers, Wake- field is to be congratulated that during the past year the high school has lost but three teachers. In June, Miss Grace Emerson, teacher of mathematics, resigned to accept a position in the Melrose High School; and Miss Anne Carroll, teacher of science in the freshman class, resigned to go to the Vocational High School in Newton. In November, Miss Hazel Andrews, teacher of history, accepted a position in the Lynn Classical High School. After a series of substitutes, her position was filled by Mr. Edwin Purinton, who has aroused much enthusiasm in the study of history. In September, Miss Elise Brecker took the position made vacant by Misss Carroll ' s resig- nation, and in December, Miss Helen Crocker accepted the position, as teacher of mat-hema- tics. The Debater takes this opportunity to wel- come these new teachers, and to wish them every success in the Wakefield High School. DRAMATICS Much interest has been shown this year in Dramatics. The regular meetings of the Ma,-