Warren High School - Hilltop Yearbook (Warren, MA)

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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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6 THE HILLTOP to 'e l i ' ilitnrial Inumrh A Better Thigh Svrhunl XYe, the editors of the Hilltop , have formulated a program to pub- licize the needs which we feel must be met to provide a better high school. I Appreciation of Our Liberties liach of us is endowed with liberties, but there are responsibilities corresponding' with these privileges. NVC are allowed to go from room to room, but some abuse this privilege by wandering. Remember you are on your honor to go to the place spec.. ed on the slip. NYe have the use of text and reference books, desks, erasers, paper, and pencils: but there are those among' us who have not yet learned to use them properly. XVe, the editors, especially emphasize the proper appreciation of the privilege of riding' to school. Appreciate your liberties: live up to your responsibilities. II A Suitable Assembly Room l-Zecause ofthe construction of our high school we are without a suit- able assembly room. Excepting' the great number who have to stand, the pupils are forced to sit two in a seat in a room which is far from adequate. lispecially during' movies when the shades are drawn, the room is neither safe nor sanitary. It would add to the enjoyment of school life if each per- son had his own seat in a suitable assembly room containing' a stage from which to present our programs. UI An Athletic Field 'I'he time has come , the XValrus said, 'l'o talk of many things: Of shoes and ships and sealing-wax, .Xnd cabbagcs and kings. 'l'he recent controversy over the use of Dailey's Field has proved that the time has come for delinite action in providing an athletic lield suit-

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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