Warren High School - Hilltop Yearbook (Warren, MA)

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8 THE HILLTOP sion and pays due homage to the speaker or the performers by applauding in an orderly and mannerly way at the proper times. Members of a good audience do not walk around or leave the hall in the midst of a program, nor do they create such a din that the speakers on the stage cannot be heard. While the high school pupils are not the prime offenders at plays and graduation exercises-for sad to say, adults are largely responsible for the disturbance at public exercises in the Town Hall-it might be well to ask yourself this question: Am I doing my part toward making this a good audience? IX Our Social Obligations Woveii through the duties of our school life are several social obliga- tions. It is our duty to patronize the social functions of other classes in the way in which we would like our activities to be supported. Each of us should strive to make every affair a success, not only financially but also so- cially. VV'e should see that everyone, including teachers and chaperones, has a good time. ea! Gllami Q9ffin:Pr5 Senior President - Frank Keith Vice-President - Eleanor Mongeon Secretary - Merle Bousquet Treasurer - Wanda Obartuck Sophomore President - Priscilla Mitchell Vice-President - Rita Skiffington Secretary - Wanda Czynodel Treasurer - Margaret Dumas Freshman President - Prosper Culliton Vice-President - Marjorie Carey Secretary - Felix Lubas Treasurer - John Cahill

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THE HAILLTOP 7 able for track and baseball. The town-owned diamond in VVest VVarren is three miles distant, and the Cutter Playground is not of standard size. The fields in Spencer, Leicester, and Palmer, recently constructed by W. P. A. funds, make us envious. We suggest that the unused fields in the Winthrop Terrace-Bacon Street region be converted into an athletic field. IV A School Song Une thing lacking in our school is a song which properly expresses our aims and ideals. VVe have athletic songs to cheer the teams on to vic- tory. but none which is suitable for all occasions-something that will be remembered throughout our lives as symbolizing what our school stands for! As to securing this song which will inspire loyalty, cooperation, and a live school spirit, we suggest that each one who desires the honor of writing the school song should submit both words and music to the Student Council. V A Living Library The Hilltop for the last two years has stressed the inadequacy of the high school library and advocated a diversion of Student Body funds for building up a reference library. So far the Student Council has taken no action in this matter. Mrs. Paine has partially solved the problem by founding a high school unit in the town libraryincluding LivingAuthors . the poetry of Maseheld. Frost. Robinson, and Dickinson, and a represent- ative collection of drama, biography. essays, and novels. To further aid us. Mr. Genthner has supplied us with the Reader's Guideu. Wfe still feel that part of the reserve fund should be used for making easily accessible ref- erence material for our class work. VV'e wish to remind public-spirited citi- zens that contributions to our library will be gratefully appreciated. VI Reviving The I-Ii11donian Once upon a time there was such a mimeographed magazine as The Hilldoniann. issued monthly by the seniors. Because of the depression it was discontinued. Wie believe that a revival of this publication would be both profitable and enjoyable. Not only would it be a profit to the seniors, but also it would be an incentive to better work in English classes and would provide a closer tie between home and school. We earnestly advocate the revival of The Hilldonianm. VII A Balanced Program of Movies Variety is the spice of lifef, Fish is a delectable dish, but science has proved that a balanced diet is necessary to proper growth. Most of our movies are of interest only to those who are seientihcally inclined. Pic- tures having social value-travel, news or literary subjects-would appeal to a greater number of the students. VIII A Good Audience A good audience is one which attends a performance with the idea of listening attentively and appreciatively. It enters into the spirit of the occa-

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THE HILLTOP 9 i illiirrarg l l A ,, 7, THE NAMELESS SHIP There once sailed the North Seas a ship, long and strong like the form of a sea- serpent, rising at the prow in the grace- ful curve of a neck and head, with a Wide open, fiery red mouth. The sides were painted in blue and gold, and at the stern a mighty tail uncoiled itself in silver- scaled rings. It had black wings, tipped with scarlet, and when they were un- furled, the ship could sail faster than an eagle and could out-distance a storm that otherwise would have crushed a Viking ship. Other than its beauty there was another reason why this fioating castle was so prominent, it was a ship without a name. The strong, bold Viking that sailed the ship was searching for a Wife and had declared that the ship would bear her name. Day after day this sea-serpent sailed the seas, the tall Viking, his golden hair shining in the sun, standing at the prow, his blue eyes reiiecting the blue of the sea-not only the blue was reflected but also the coldness and the blackness. Fear- less and daring, he was the unconquered. Those who had seen him fight believed the tale that his was a magic sword, those who had seen it flashing brilliantly as it moved faster than lightning believed his strength equal to that of the God of War, Thor. The Viking had heard tales of the beau- tiful Siv and wanted to see her, so he had set his ship for the land of King Helge, her father. As he walked toward King Helge's Castle, his cruel, cold heart almost thawed when he saw the beauty of the court and gardens of the Castle. The people of the court turned to look at this handsome man as he strode up to the steps to enter the castle. The Viking approached one of the guards and asked to see the King. He followed the silent figure into a large room where, on a throne, sat King Helge. At one glance the Viking saw that King Helge was a very weak man physically, and after speaking with him a while, found that he could be easily influenced. He told the King of his beautiful ship and also that it was a nameless one. After explaining what an honor it would be for the girl whose name would be set in gold on the side of the ship, and what an honor it would be for the parents of the girl, he asked if he might see the Princess Siv. When she appeared in the doorway, he knew that the most beautiful ship of the seas would carry the name of Siv, for be- fore him stood a striking girl. Her hair fell in a shower of golden ringlets over her straight white frock and even far below the golden girdle. Her eyes were as blue and deep as the sky and her skin as pure as the petals of a white flower. The Viking's visit was explained to her, and her father told her of the honor it would be to have the ship named after her. Siv said nothing. She just looked first at her father and then at the Viking, then she turned and slowly walked out of the room. The Viking stood in astonish- ment and awe. She will go with you, said the King. Again the beautiful ship was cutting the waves. On the sides of the sturdy ship were the gold letters S-IV. Stand-