Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1913 volume:

The High School Quiver. JUNE, 1913. To all loyal graduates of W. H. S. we dedicate this issue. GRADUATING EXERCISES High School Orchestra March. Class March. Lachner Mae Isabelle Gleason Invocation. Rev. S. G. Ayres The Panama Canal in History. David Mijamin Gaskill High School Quartet. ’Tis Morn. Adam Geibel Lloyd Scaly McFee, Ralph Arlo White. Byron Albert Hudson, Harold Freeman, The High School Graduate as an Investment. Anna Hildegarde Mee Violin Solo. Concerto No. 4. R. Seitz George Ervin Thompson. The Chemistry of Perfumes. Rodolphe Armidas Glaudue Tenor Solo. Nirvana. Stephen Adams Byron Albert Hudson. Class History. Margaret Mary MacDonnell String Quartet. Quartet. C. Bohm Over the Teacups—A.D. 1953. Kathryn Helena Rowen, Hazel Shaw Bethel. Awarding of Diplomas. High School Orchestra. Mayor Raphael P. Daignault Hayden Symphony No. 6 THE CLASS OF 1913 ZLbc Mtcjb School driver JUNE, 1913 CONTENTS. My Impressions of the High School” ..... 3 The High School Graduate as an Investment” .... 32 A Visit to Edinburgh” ........ 7 May Day at Mt. Holyoke” ....... 8 Editorials.......................................10 1913 and Its History ........ 26 Class of 1914....................................11 Class of 1915....................................12 Class of 1916....................................13 School Notes ......... 14 Graduation Program ......... 1 Athletics .......... 19 The Ancient Baseball Fan” ....... 21 Alumni Notes ......... 23 MY IMPRESSIONS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL The day is gone, but the remembrance of it and of those which followed will endure as long as myself. It was an October morning. The dying autumn had given to the country an aspect of melancholy beauty, but this was all I could notice, for my Muse had left me that day and a unique thing occupied and controlled all my faculties: “The High School.” I was soon to become a high school student and, before seeing and entering it, my heart palpitated in anticipation of all the emotions that would follow. “How will it be, and how will they be? How much different from my old school, my former teachers? Shall I ever accustom myself to that new life? Shall I be successful, or shall I renounce my ideal broken hearted? ’—and question succeeded question, thought succeeded thought and remembrance remembrance, as I walked for the first time toward the High School. How far I found it from my home! I walked and walked—but, at last! The red building with its yard on either side displayed itself before my eager eyes. A perfect quiet reigned all around and the twittering birds on the trees were the first to wish me welcome, but my heart was beating hard as I ascended the staircase which led to the interior. With .1 rapid yet comprehensive glance I embraced all I could of this and soon gave my attention to the class-room where we met and became acquainted with the Principal. Oh! my terrible fancy, how happily 4 THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER you deceived me! I knew that the Principal and the teachers were Americans, but 1 had never been acquainted with these before and, owing perhaps to the idea that Latins have of English people, when f had been told that we were going to see the Principal and the teachers, my fancy had depicted them to me as perfect gentlemen and ladies, of course, but as impassible as statues, as cold as ice; and my heart had shivered. Oh, my terrible fancy, how happily you deceived me! and what a big sigh of relief I gave after the kind and amiable manners, first of the Principal and then of the teachers, made me convinced that I would never regret the kindness of my former teachers! Yes, the remembrance of the beautiful days spent in my dear college in Rome would sometimes fill my soul with deep longings for home, I would in some moments of difficulty and discouragement seek a refuge in the recollection of the past; but, dear old teachers, never, never was I to regret your kindness! Being so reassured, I came away for that day, and with a lighter heart I found the way shorter, my beautiful sun brighter, and the bells and the birds and all around the High School said to me: “Come again! Come again!” And I came the following Monday. Oh, how long, and how brief, were for me the three days of expectation! They passed at last, as every thing does, and on a fine morning 1 took my books and courageously set out toward the High School. My new life was to begin and my heart, my poor heart, could not keep still. It beat, beat hard! and my fancy was galloping. But I was resolved to be brave and, led by the ideal that, like a star, was shining on my horizon, I went to the High School as boldly as a soldier to the battlefield. But poor countries, if their soldiers should do as I did! for, as soon as I entered the High School and heard the English language that I could hardly understand, the cold reality of my situation, the vision of the future unknown and full of difficulties came as a dark mist to hide my bright star from me, and I felt myself alone and a stranger, while my courage was on the point of failing. Happily, I had arrived at the time of the morning exercises and these deeply moved my heart, filling it with sympathy for my new school, with energy to walk forward in the path I was beginning to run over. When they began their usual morning prayer, although it was in English, it appeared not so to me ; and, ceasing to be a stranger, my heart joined those of my new companions to rise with them to our common Father in Heaven, while I thanked Him for being the same everywhere: I was sure He understood me! Then followed the song and the music, always so powerful to my soul, and those new voices that I knew for the THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER first time and in such a moving way, gave me comfort and courage and when I came out from the music hall 1 felt as one transformed. The first impression could not be better: the High School had begun its way toward my heart! The first lesson 1 attended was about “The History of the United States.” I could understand very little or nothing at all, but as the class-room, the pupils, the teacher were new to me, I gave all my 'ttcntion to them and, naturally, with the present scene, another one Jar away then, but yet vivid as ever, came to my mind, and I looked at both. How different they were! and yet each one had its charms lor me! The democratic conditions under which pupils of all social classes are welcomed by the high schools had already been a subject of wonder to me; and later I was gladly surprised by the spirit of equality and liberalism that, I noticed, animated teachers and pupils. If I had not known I should have guessed that I was in an American school; and this spirit was heartily welcomed by the tranger who, in her own country, had often been designated as “the independent head” and had been several times put out of the class for too much enthusiasm during the lessons about the French Revolution. Another thing arousing my admiration was the interest in the pupils shown by the teachers, who, even after school, kindly devote to them their patience and their time. Such privileges are not the lot of my old companions and had never been mine! As for the discipline and order of the pupils, considering that the rules are less severe than ours and comparing their conduct with ours, in answer to a question of my old companions, I could not help saying: “Building fires are the order of the day, but these students’ heads are not so easily enkindled as ours were and as yours are still.” And now that 1 am speaking of fire, I remember not only my impressions but a funny incident caused by the fire-drill in school. It was my third day in class, and I had just begun my study period in the hall when I was at once attracted by an unusual movement. I looked around, the pupils had all arisen and were running downstairs. I had been lost in thought and could not understand what was happening. “What can it ber The end of the period? It is impossible, unless I have been dreaming loo long and have let the time pass without noticing it. But no, a glance at the clock reassured me of this. “What can it be then and in less time than it takes to tell it, a host of ideas filled my mind and, what would have been, in other circumstances, a source of pleasure to my venturous spirit, served then only to shock it and to impress upon me that I was but a stranger. But, meantime, I had lemained alone and, losing no more time, I ran after the pupils, () THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER reached the last two, and in my halting English, asked them what the matter was. The expression of my face must have been very funny, since it made them laugh while they answered me; probably they said that it was the fire drill, but all that I could understand was “fire.” Then, frightened and scandalized at the placid indifference of my informers, I hastened back to my room, for I remembered that my desk was full of books which did not belong to me and I wanted to save them. I was excitedly looking for them when I saw the pupils coming back in order and perfectly calm. I remembered now that in running downstairs they were in order too, and I considered “order” a little out of place in a case of fire. In my school, at least, the scene would be quite different. So, I let my arms fall; I could not understand it! I was so shocked that instead of asking the French teacher about it. I preferred to keep my trouble and followed the others to the study hall again. But, if you think I could study! No, no; my mind was wholly occupied by the preceding scene, I needed to know, and to find out by myself, so, after, thinking and thinking and thinking, at last I believed that I had found a solution; and yet I rather feared to relate it! At home I was confirmed in what I had nearly guessed and was laughed at for a long time! So I had occasion to learn well about fire-drills in school, and, in spite of my funny incident, I could not help admiring such wise measures whose benefit can hardly be overestimated. In my own country, owing to the material of which buildings are made, fires are as rare as white flies, and there I had never heard of fire drills. Many things, every thing in my new school has been to me an object of interest and reflection, a means of instruction, and so varied and so many impressions have I received that a whole volume would hardly be sufficient to express them all, and as I would. My conclusion, however, is this: in spite of the difficulties which sometimes made my new student life a true battle-field, or perhaps on account of these difficulties, the High School has won the best part of my affections. When it did not disdain to welcome me among its children, I was just as a poor flower pulled away from its own soil and transplanted to a strange one; but little by little, in the shadow of this sanctuary of thought and under the beneficial warmth of kindness, it has bloomed again, full of gratitude! I have realized what one of my former teachers said to me when I left him ; I have learned to be “a citizen of the world.” Yes, the day is gone, the year is almost over, and will soon vanish into the mystery of all things, but its memories will join my dearest ones, and with them will survive in my heart full of freshness and beauty. —FELICETTA LEONI. THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER A VISIT TO EDINBURGH Before visiting Edinburgh, I had heard so much of its beauties and of the historical events which make it so interesting to tourists that it became one of my chief desires to see this famous old city. Therefore, when I realized that I was to have this wish gratified, my joy and anticipation were almost unbounded. There are a number of reasons which, I found, make Edinburgh very interesting. In the first place, its origin is deeply involved in mystery, and there are, consequently, many conjectures and traditions concerning it. Secondly, it is a most beautiful place, so full of fine old buildings and relics of other days that it naturally arouses one’s imagination until he feels as if he, too, were living in those bygone ages. In connection with its points of beauty, it might be well to mention Princes Street. This is long and broad with prettily arranged gardens on one side and buildings of varied and beautiful styles of architecture on the other. Here is seen the remarkable monument erected in memory of Sir Walter Scott. It is very high, graceful, and elaborate, and contains many niches, which are occupied by figures of characters in Scott’s writings. Over two hundred steps lead to the top gallery, from which one obtains an excellent view of the whole city. Another object of interest is the old-fashioned house in which John Knox, the great reformer, spent the last years of his life. It is situated in the poorer section of the town, and is surrounded by dark, grimy buildings. The house projects into the street, and the three upper stories overhang the lower, which is now used as a store where one may buy pamphlets and other material relating to John Knox. Holy rood, the former home of Scottish royalty, is perhaps, most interesting because of the memories which seem to haunt it. On entering its great, tall, silent halls, one is deeply impressed by the gloomy dreariness of the very atmosphere. It contains a very long picture gallery, the walls of which are covered with fanciful paintings of Scottish kings and queens, splendidly gowned in velvet and gold lace. Many of these are so life-like that one almost expects them to step down from their frames and speak. On the upper floor of the palace are the apartments of the unfortunate Queen Mary, and the rooms of Lord Darnley, her consort. All these rooms are large and lofty, with the exception of the one used by Mary in dressing, which is small and oblong-shaped. In the Queen’s bedroom 8 THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER there still stands her great, four-posted bed, with its tattered canopy and coverlets, and beside it. on a small table, her work-basket, containing a thimble and a piece of unfinished needlework. As one wanders through these places it is impossible to check the thoughts which come to the mind, . First, he imagines the beautiful young Queen surrounded by courtiers, charming all with her grace and beauty. Later, as he gazes at the spot where her friend, Rizzio, lost his life, the image changes to one of grief, and he seems to see her bowed with care and sorrow. It is with a sigh of relief that he leaves these rooms, so burdened with unhappy memories. Edinburgh Castle is one of the central features of the city, and is composed of a number of very old buildings. It is situated on the summit of high cliffs and may be seen from all parts of the city. It contains a famous old banqueting hall, the walls of which are covered with weapons and banners of all kinds. Here also one may see the historic gun carriage which conveyed Queen Victoria’s remains to their resting-place. The oldest of the castle’s buildings is called St. Margaret’s Chapel, and is the smallest church in Great Britain. In this castle, as in Holyrood, one feels that the rooms are ull of poignant memories. After visiting the above-mentioned places of historical interest, I had the pleasure of viewing the city from the Scott monument on Princes Street. From here 1 had a picturesque view of the huge, gray castle on the cliffs, and the Princes Street Gardens, with their memorial monuments peeping from among the green trees and shrubs, of the city’s tall, dark buildings with their spires and domes; and, finally, of a range of low, misty hills on the distant horizon. ISABELLE NAISMITH, ’13. MAY DAY AT MT. HOLYOKE COLLEGE Having the good fortune to be a visitor at Mt. Holyoke College recently, I had the pleasure of witnessing the May Day celebration, and what was of especial interest, the festival procession or pageant. 1 his pageant was first presented last fall at the seventy-fifth anniversary of the founding of the college, but was repeated for the benefit of those who were not able to be present at that time. 1 he event took place in the open air theatre, the seats of which are located on the side of a gently sloping hill. At the foot of this hill there is a large expanse of level ground covered with velvety grass, which was used for the stage. A row of large and beautiful trees, which extends half-way around this stage, formed the setting, THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER 1) while the sky overhead added to the natural beauty of the place. In the middle of this row of trees is a bridge, leading across Stony Brook to Prospect Hill, which is seen rising in the background. We took our seats early and awaited the procession with much interest. The brightly colored costumes of the girls, who could be seen hurrying back and forth, gave us an inkling of the gorgeous spectacle that we were soon to behold. The pageant formed across the bridge at the foot of the hill, and from there advanced slowly across the brook to the Green. Then, at the appointed time, the May Queen with her attendants came forward and took her seat on the throne. At a sign from the master of ceremonies, the first section of the pageant came forward to the middle of the green, and after pausing a moment there to illustrate the event which it represented, passed on, and the next group took its place. As a word ' of explanation, it may be said that the pageant was divided into sections, each of which represented one department of education in the college. Then in turn each section was sub-divided into parts, so that each of them represented a certain event in history, which came under that department. In this way the affair was made an educational as well as a spectacular event. Of special interest to former students of the Woonsocket High School who were present were the departments of Mathematics, English Literature, and Economics, in which three graduates of our school took part. In the first, Helen France, ’09, was Chwarizmi, an Arabian of the ninth century; in the next, Dellar Cook, ’09, took the part of the miller in the “Canterbury Pilgrims,” and in the last, Muriel McFee, ’08, represented electricity. It is impossible to give more than a vague idea of the grandeur and splendor of the scene. The rich costumes, the grace and beauty of the participants, and the natural setting formed a spectacle that will not soon be forgotten. To conclude the event, the girls, grouping together on the Green, sang their college song. The sound of their voices blending in rich harmony was truly inspiring, and the earnestness and sincerity of the singers impressed upon one’s mind the spirit of loyalty which seemed to pervade the whole college. As the sound of their voices died away, the sun slowly sank behind the mountains, bringing to an end a day of great interest and pleasure, and leaving impressions and memories that will ever remain bright.—LLOYD McFEE, ’13. 10 THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER EDITORIAL STAFF. EDITORS AGNES A. CASSIDY, ’13, Editor-In-Chief. ALICE L. McCAFFREY, ’13, Assistant. BYRON HUDSON, ’13, Business Manager. School Notes. SUSAN HANDY, ’14. Alumni Notes. RODNEY COOK, ’16. Athletics. EDITORIALS Many changes have taken place in the High School during toe past year. Perhaps the most important was the change in the faculty. W hen Mr. A. A. Holden resigned last June, Mr. C. C. Spratt of Putnam, Connecticut, was appointed in his place, and at the same time Mr. F. W . Keaney, also of Putnam High, was elected to fill Mr. Merrill’s place, Mr. Merrill having left to join the teaching force of the South Boston High School. W ith Mr. Spratt as principal, a number of new and interesting events have taken place. First, there was the introduction of singing as a part of the regular High School course. In order to make this a success, Mr. F. E. Kettlety consented to give instruction once every week to the Seniors and Juniors. This has been one of the most pleasant changes, as well as one of the most needed, for previously there was little interest taken in music in the school. Now, even those pupils who do not enjoy music receive a training to make them appreciate it. W e not only have chorus singing, but a quartet of Senior boys has sung at the various entertainments which have been given during the year. This spring, while the upper classes were enjoying the music, ‘he members of the Freshman class have held debates in their respective rooms. Much interest was shown by the debaters, who cleverly and thoughtfully prepared their arguments. The first debate on the question of Woman’s Suffrage aroused special interest and seemed to prove that there are some suffragists among the Freshmen girls. Then the gymnasium practice for the girls of the three upper classes was introduced. This was held twice a week in Harris Hall, under the direction of Miss Florence Grant of Franklin. It has been enjoyed by all the members and has helped to make the weeks pass even more quickly. We trust that the renewal of the school paper will also be of interest to the pupils and friends of the school. THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER 11 A short time ago Mr. Hill, principal of the commercial department of the school announced his intention of resigning from the faculty in order to take up his duties as principal of the Woonsocket Commercial School, which he had recently purchased. This announcement caused much regret, especially among the commercial pupils, who have always found him ready and willing to offer help and encouragement. Mr. Hill has the good wishes of all the pupils, who trust that he will be successful in his new undertaking and that his future pupils will appreciate him as much as do the pupils whom he is about to leave. It is with great pleasure that we hail the coming of the new High School, and rejoice in the greater advantages and better conditions which the future classes will enjoy. The location chosen at Villa Nova has plenty of space for a large building, with room for additions. The building will be of brick, three stories high. On the first floor there will be four class-rooms and four recitation-rooms, also the superintendent’s and principal’s offices. The assembly hall will be on the second floor, with four more recitation-rooms and two rooms for the teachers. The third floor will accommodate the science and commercial departments. A drawing room will also be provided on this floor. A gymnasium large enough for basketball games, with space for two hundred spectators, has been planned in the wing at the rear. The manual training quarters for boys and girls and a cooking room for girls will be in the basement. All these improvements will certainly be appreciated by the pupils. The students of Woonsocket High will soon have a building of which they may well be proud, and in which they should accomplish even better results than under present conditions. THE CLASS OF 1913. President—LLOYD McFEE. Vice-President—BYRON HUDSON. Treasurer—HAZEL BETHEL. Secretary—KATHRYN ROWEN. Motto—“Virtus sola nobilitat.” Colors—Red and Gold. Yell— “A-hoy-a, a-hoy-a, a-hoy-a, Chu chu, rah rah, Chu chu, rah rah, A-hoy a Seniors! Seniors! Seniors! S-e-n-i-o-r-s, 12 THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER THE CLASS OF 1914 President—JOSEPH DAIGNEAULT. Vice-President—LAURA CARTER. Secretary—ETHEL WOODWARD. Treasurer—RALPH FLYNN. Class Colors—Black and Gold. Class Yell— “Rah-hoo-rah, zip boom bah, Hipizoo rhu goo, wah-hoo-wah, Juniors! Juniors! Rah! Rah! Rah! We may be rough And we may be tough, But we are Juniors And that’s enough, Juniors! Juniors! Juniors!” July and August of 1912 flew by as if on wings, and September found us marching back to school with heads erect, for now we were dignified Juniors. Implanted deep in our minds was the word work. We all hoped for success, and in most cases this hope has been realized, for all of us have worked more diligently than ever before. I must not fail to add, however, that at times our aims were forgotten in the study hall. I also speak with shame and regret of the fact that some of us had forgotten our Freshman studies, especially English, when the Freshmen, those “care-free” students, were in our class-rooms. The event of the year, of which we are most proud, was the winning of the loving cup from the Seniors at the reception given to all the members of Woonsocket High School, by the Y. M. C. A. on the evening of May 2. We hope to defend this cup next year against all the other classes.—GERTRUDE FITZGERALD, ’14. THE CLASS OF 1915. President—ROBERT V. KELLEY. Vice-President—ELIOT H. BRYANT. Secretary—BRENDA B. ORRELL. Treasurer—ARLENE D. BETHEL. Colors—Black and Gold. The class of 1915, lacking none of the verdancy usually attributed to Freshmen, entered school Sept. 11, 1911. Although we have lost many members, we have gained several valuable classmates. Aroused by the example of the upper classes we have shown them what we can do. We have tried to be studious and attentive; some have sue- THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER 13 ceeded. We have been well represented in school athletics and in the school orchestra. That we consider our class successful is shown by our yell:— “Rickety rus! Rickety rus! What in the world’s the matter with us? Nothing at all! Nothing at all! We’re the class that knows it all! Nineteen Fifteen! Rah, rah, rah !” —PRISCILLA SMITH, ’15. THE CLASS OF 1916. President—ORRELL DAVIS. Vice-President—HAROLD VOELKER. Secretary—ADELE JARRET. Treasurer—RODNEY COOK. Class Colors—Dark blue and gold. Class Yell— “Haec, haec, haec, qui, qui, qui, We are the Freshmen, as you see, Though we are young, though we are few, Without us what would the High School do? Rah! rah ! rah ! Woonsocket High School, 1916.” The class of 1916 was the largest that ever entered the High School, having ninety-four pupils. The chief innovation of the year was the debates during the spring term, which have been much enjoyed. The subjects discussed were Woman’s Suffrage, Capital Punishment, Panama Canal Tolls, California Anti-Alien Law, and the Child Labor Problem.—RODNEY COOK, ’16. SCHOOL NOTES. GYMNASIUM WORK The girls of the High School were full of enthusiasm at the announcement that they were to have a gymnasium class, under the direction of Miss Florence L. Grant of Franklin, Mass. The first lesson was held in Harris Hall, December 4. The pupils were divided into two classes, the Senior and Juniors in one, and the Sophomores in the other. Many folk dances were enjoyed in addition to the regular gymnastic work. The girls learned to play basketball and often had games among themselves. Miss Grant gave an afternoon social for the classes on January 21, and a dance for all High School pupils was held March 26. The teachers of the High School acted as chaperones. Each affair 14 THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER was a great success. The gymnasium lessons for the year ended with the last dance, and the undergraduates are looking forward to a continuation of their very pleasant afternoons next year. RECEPTIONS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL An opportunity was given to the fathers and mothers of the pupils of the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore classes to meet the teachers of the High School December 11. Principal and Mrs. C. C. Spratt received. The following entertaining program was given in the main hall: Addresses by Principal C. C. Spratt, Supt. McFee, and Mr. Jonathan Child, in behalf of the parents; violin solo by Lloyd Arnold, 15; vocal solos by Leona Tetu, Christiania Caya, 07, and a selection by the High School quartet. A very pleasant social hour followed. The rooms were artistically decorated and the drawing of the different classes was on exhibition. Miss Florence Grant, the girls’ physical instructor, Dr. Reed, Mrs. Susan A. Ballou, and Mrs. Edgar L. Spaulding of the school committee, and singing instructor, Mr. F. E. Kettlety, were guests of the evening. On May 8, the parents of the Freshmen met at the school to become personally acquainted with the teachers. The guests, as they arrived, were cordially received by Principal and Mrs. Spratt. An interesting entertainment followed, which included selections by the High School orchestra and the High School quartet, vocal solo by May Kelly, ’12, piano solos by Florence Flynn, ’16, and Brenda Orrell, ’15, violin solo by Rachael Jenks, '09, addresses by Principal C. C. Spratt, Dr. William Barry, Miss Ama Ward of the Harris Institute public library, and Mr. Ambrose Feely, representing the parents of the Freshmen pupils. A social time followed. Both receptions at the High School were greatly enjoyed and the opportunity for the teachers and parents to meet informally was fully appreciated. THE SCHOOL RECEPTIONS AT THE Y. M. C. A. On December 13 was held the first of the High School receptions at the Y. M. C. A. The “Pentathlon Contests” were the feature of the program and were won by the Senior class. As a prize, the Seniors were given a silver loving cup. Principal Spratt spoke a few words in behalf of the faculty; Sub-master Keaney spoke briefly on “School Athletics,” the Senior quartet gave a few selections, James Murphy, T3, gave a witty speech on “Our High School Girls,” and Anna Gallagher, '13, responded with a clever speech on “Our High School Boys.” Refreshments were served. THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER 15 The Y. M. C. A. gave a second reception to the High School on May 2. It was a “Left-Handed” reception and this feature created a good deal of fun. The Juniors were the winners of the contest, and therefore won the loving cup from the Seniors. Refreshments were served and a jolly evening was spent. NOTES A number of girls attended a lecture at Pembroke College on December 14. Miss King, dean of Pembroke, spoke on “Why Girls Should Go to College.” Some of the girls of the Junior and Senior classes enjoyed the talk on “College Life” given by Miss Jessie V. Budlong, at Brown University, March 15. The R. I. Mount Holyoke Alumnae Association invited the girls and teachers of the school to be presented “Guest Day” on March 8, at the East Providence High School. Miss Abby H. Turner, Associate Professor at the college, spoke on “Mt. Holyoke in Her Seventy-Fifth Year.” The Senior class attended the grand opera “Carmen,” at the Providence Opera House, Wednesday evening, May 7. Miss Lavio-lette and Miss Cook were the chaperones. All greatly enjoyed the opera and had a very pleasant trip to the city. Great preparations are being made for an Alumni banquet to be held June 19, in Harris Hall. There will be toasts and music and plans for the new High School will be on exhibition. This is the first time recently that an opportunity has been given to the graduates of the High School to meet and a large number is expected. The Seniors will attend. On the evening of June 20 the Commencement Ball will be held in Harris Hall. The Juniors will be the hosts of the graduating class. The High School Orchestra for this year has been exceptionally good. The orchestra has rendered selections at all the school entertainments and will play at graduation. The members are as follows: Piano, Margaret MacDonnell, ’13; first violins, Ervin Thompson, T3, Lloyd Arnold, T5, Eugene Desrosiers, T6, Ethel Woodward, ’15, Susan Handy, ’14; second violins, May Jackson, ’14, Simon Norman, ’15, Paul Smith, T5, David Falk, T6; cornet, William Kelly, '15; trombone, Ernest Houle, ’15; drum and bells, Eugene Morrissey, ’16. Woonsocket High School has fifty-five graduates now in higher institutions of learning. 1 THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER This year 150 pupils returned to the High School and there were 104 new pupils, making the total 254. Of the new pupils, 81 were graduates from Earle Street school six from St. Charles, and 17 from other schools. There were 36 Seniors, 44 Juniors, 72 Sophomores, 100 Freshmen, and two post-graduates. “JUST FOR FUN.” On March 27, in Harris Hall, “Just for Fun,” was given by the High School pupils. The play was a comedy in three acts and had six characters in the cast; Hazel Bethel, ’13, Annie Gallagher, T3, Kathryn Rowen, ’13, Florence Burdakin, ’16, Stanley Spratt, ’14, and Ralph Clark, ’14, all of whom took their parts well. The High School orchestra played during the intermissions and was exceptionally good. Candy was sold by the girls of the school. The play was a great success, and the net proceeds, $78.86, were used for the Athletic Association and other school interests. TEMPERANCE DAY On November 22, the pupils of the three upper classes assembled in the hall at the close of the fifth period for about half an hour for Temperance Day exercises. After the singing of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” by the school, Reverend George Beecher spoke on “Temperance,” basing his talk on scientific points and clearly pointing out the danger of intoxicating liquors. He was heartily applauded, after which the students sang “America” for the closing number. FLAG DAY The program on Lincoln Day included a well-written essay on “Patriotism” by Harry Leon, T4, a vocal duet by Adelaide Clough, T4, and Ethel Woodward, ’15, a selection by a quartet composed of Miss Clough, Miss Woodward, Byron Hudson, ’13, and Lloyd Mc-Fee, ’13, and speeches by several of the veterans and Captain Elmer Jillson of the Sons of Veterans. Mr. Jillson presented the school a large flag, eight feet by three feet. The students have raised enough money for a standard with a gilt eagle on the top. INDEPENDENCE DAY Rhode Island Independence Day was formally celebrated on May 5. Nearly all of the pupils assembled in the main hall and participated in a fitting program. The exercises began with the salute to the flag by the school, after which the school sang “The Fair Flag of Rhode Island.” Supt. McFee then spoke, after which he introduced James H. Rickard, Jr., ’92. THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER 17 Mr. Rickard told, in an interesting way, how Rhode Island declared her independence before any other colony. He dwelt on the subject of international peace, which he said is a problem that will confront the pupils in a few years, when they take their places in the country’s government. The school next sang “Keller’s American Hymn,” after which Mr. McFee introduced Mr. Harry E. Davis. He told of the Perry memorial monument on Lake Erie and announced that Sept. 10. 1913, the day that has been set aside for the dedication, will be a legal holiday. He stated that Rhode Island has given $25,000 for construction purposes and $15,000 for commissioners’ traveling expenses, etc. In closing, the school sang “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” ARBOR DAY May 9 dawned a showery and cloudy day, but despite this fact, the Arbor Day exercises were unusually fine. The first part of the program was held out in the yard, the four classes gathering in four groups. President Lloyd McFee of the Senior class made a short speech, telling why and how Arbor Day should be celebrated. Next came a class song by the Seniors, after which a tree was planted by them. President Lloyd McFee, Vice-President Byron Hudson, Secretary Kathryn Rowen, and Treasurer Hazel Bethel each put a shovelful of dirt around the tree. Next came the class yells, each of which was very good. The pupils then went to the Assembly Hall where a fine program was carried out. First on the program were Mendelsohn’s “Spring Song” by the school orchestra, a song by the High School quartet, composed of Byron Hudson, ’13, Ralph White, ’13, Harold Freeman, T3, and Lloyd McFee, ’13; Commissioner Walter Ranger’s address, read by Harriet Vose, T4, and a violin solo by Ervin Thompson, ’13. Mr. Madison of the Roger Williams Park Museum then gave a very interesting and instructive talk on “Birds.” He spoke of the value of the birds to the farmers and gave, as an example, the story of how a flock of gulls had saved the lives of men by destroying a cloud of locusts which would have eaten the wheat. After a vocal duet by Adelaide Clough, T4, and Ethel Woodward, T5, Mrs. Alice H. Walter of Providence spoke on the birds near Woonsocket, illustrating her talk by colored charts. After a selection by the school orchestra, the Seniors sang a class song. Then each pupil was presented a small silver maple tree, the gift of the J. M. McCarthy Co. THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER CLASS SONG (Tune, “Auld Lang Syne.”) Can we forget Woonsocket High Dear old Woonsocket High, The teachers true, the friends not few. We’ve made in four short years. Dear old Woonsocket High, our friend. Dear old Woonsocket High, The teachers true, the friends not few, Dear old Woonsocket High. Nineteen thirteen has many stars, Of football and baseball, And in track meets it won’t be downed By any other town. Dear old Woonsocket High, our friend Dear old Woonsocket High. And in track meets it won’t be downed By any other town. One-nine-one-three has girls who are The best of baseball fans, When they cheer on Woonsocket High At any of the games. Dear old Woonsocket High, our friend Dear old Woonsocket High, When they cheer on Woonsocket High At any of the games. So now, dear old Woonsocket High, We bid thee fond farewell, On this last Arbor Day with thee, And may we all fare well. Dear old Woonsocket High, our friend, Dear old Woonsocket High, And may we all fare well henceforth, Dear old Woonsocket High. —ANNA H. MEE, T3. 19 THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER CLASS SONG (Tune: “Flow Gently, Sweet Afton.”) Come, classmates, we gather this bright Arbor Day Our praises to sing and our farewells to say. Soon, soon we shall go from our High School so dear, So we’ll send forth our voices this glad time of year. Happy hours we have spent since we entered its door, And a tear falls unseen when we think that they shall be no more. For the teachers who have helped us through four long, hard years Let the hills and the valleys resound with our cheers. Sweet memories we shall keep of our dear High School days, Though the future may lead us through troublesome ways, Our High School we shall hold ever dear in our mind, A school to be honored, the best of its kind. The day of commencement is fast drawing nigh, How hard 'tis to leave thee, to bid thee good-bye. Class 1913 says farewell with a sigh, But we’ll love thee forever, dear Woonsocket High. —ANNA T. GALLAGHER, T3. ATHLETICS. FOOTBALL Our football team for the 1912 season was not particularly strong, and was unable to finish out its schedule, chiefly because of financial difficulties. Of the five games played we won two, one against Central Falls and one against Whitinsville. Our team was the first to score against the strong Pawtucket eleven, Hudson going across the line for a touchdown. Hudson, Murphy, and Cook did star work in the few games played. Sub-master Frank Keaney coached the team. The lineup was as follows: Quarterbacks Halfbacks... Fullback Center ..... Tackles....... Guards...... Ends........ . Daigneault and Lee .... Seaver and Dunn ........... Hudson ............ White .... Tutin and Gladue Bryant and Freeman ... Murphy and Cook BASKETBALL The W. H. S. basketball team had a very successful season. We began rather poorly, losing the first three games, but of the remain- 20 THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER ing seven games played, we won four, including two victories over the fast Putnam, Conn., quintet. The members of the team were Daigneault and Murphy, forwards; Spratt, center; Cook, Seaver, and Kelley, backs. Every man on the team did excellent work, largely due to the instruction of Mr. Keaney. Besides the first team, we had a second team and a Midgets’ team, both of which made a good showing. TRACK NOTES The W. H. S. track team made a fair showing at the Rhode Island State College meet held at Kingston, May 10. The locals scored four points against the best school athletes in Rhode Island, several of the contending teams failing to get a single point. Byron Hudson, ’13, won second place in the 12-lb. shotput, his mark being only a few inches behind that of the winner. Rodolphe Gladue, ’13, took fourth place in the hammer throw. Technical won the meet. An Inter-Class track meet was held at Clinton Oval, October 8, 1912. The Seniors easily won the meet, the Juniors getting second place, BASEBALL The fact that the baseball team has failed to win games this year must not lead one to believe that our team is a very poor one, for such is not the case. In fact, we have one of the strongest fielding teams in the league, but we have failed to win games, mainly on account of the inexperience of our pitchers. Furthermore, our team is built up chiefly of recruits, some of whom have played very little before, and most of whom are new in their positions. Seaver, for example, had never pitched a ball previous to this season, but he shows excellent promise of being a star twirler next year. This season he has shown improvement in every game. Cook had never caught behind the bat before this year. Morrissey, formerly a pitcher, has developed into one of the best first-basemen in the Interscholastic League. This is Emidy’s first season at second, and Kelley’s at third. Lee was always a catcher, but now he is doing well in the outfield. In spite of this inexperience, every man on the team has done fair work. Lambert has made a good exhibition at short, and has shown himself to be a hitter. Morrissey and Emidy have been batting consistently, each getting at least one hit in almost every game. Cook is a fine catcher, and has been throwing down to second in big-league style. Kelley has done good work at third, and Murphy ranks as one of the best out fielders in the league. Such an aggregation THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER 21 of players gives us hope for the future and next season we expect to tnake a more creditable showing. Mr. Keaney has worked hard with the team, and would have been more successful if the players had had more experience. Woonsocket 6, Cranston 5. On May 27 the baseball team defeated the strong Cranston nine by a 6 to 5 score in a twelve-inning game, which had many spectacular plays. Kelley won the game in the twelfth by hitting out a single, scoring Cook. Spratt pitched a star game during the twelve innings. THE ANCIENT BASEBALL FAN (With apologies to S. T. Coleridge.) It is an ancient Baseball Fan, j And he stoppeth one of three; “By thy long gray beard and glittering eye Now wherefore stopps’t thou me? “The game is now almost begun, And I’m to pitch today; The stands are dense with crowds immense, All eager for the play.” He holds him with his skinny hand. “Here was a game,” quoth he. “Hold off! unhand me, gray-beard loon!” Eftsoons his hand dropped he. He holds him with his glittering eye. The Ballplayer stood still, And listens like a three years’ child, The old Fan hath his will. J “The day was hot, the sun did burn, The field was parched and dry, j And from our brows did course the sweat Like raindrops from on high. “Each inning came, each inning went, And passed without a score; ( And hits were rare as the polar bear On Afric’s northern shore. 4— the high school quiver “The mighty Lambert thrice had come To bat, and thrice had fanned ; And every ball that could be hit Did reach some fielder’s hand. “Frank Seaver, on the mound for us, Did work in wondrous style. Each man that walked up to the plate Right soon did benchward file. “Man after man, man after man Came up to bat in vain; And each struck out on three pitched balls The fans were nigh insane. “Each inning came, each inning went, And not a man reached first; The fiery sun his course had run, Yet, not a man reached first. ‘Players, players everywhere,— In frenzy we did sit,— Players, players everywhere, Nor any man to hit. “And then the ninteenth inning came. The visitors scored twice; nd hopes of victory were fled As birds of Paradise. “And when Woonsocket came to bat, The first two men struck out; And now the game seemed truly lost Beyond the slightest doubt. “Then Morrissey stepped to the plate, He hit and reached his base; Now once again a ray of hope Lit up each true fan’s face. “And next came Lambert up to bat, A mighty crash was heard ; THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER 23 And there was Lambert safe at first And Morrissey at third. “Then Stanton Cook, the next man up, With all his power swung; And all the region round about With that great impact rung. ... “The ball it traveled with such speed That O ye Heavenly Powers !— It sailed above the right-field fence, And victory was ours!” So thus that old Fan told his tale And left the spot straightway. The Pitcher went with mind intent , And won his game that day. HARRY J. LEON, ’14. ALUMNI NOTES 1888 Charles F. Harper, Brown, ’92, is Principal of the Central High School, Syracuse, N. Y. 1893 James R. D. Oldham, Brown, ’97, is Superintendent of Schools in East Providence. 1896 Francis 1. McCanna of Providence, Boston University Law School, ’00, was this year granted the degree of Master of Law by that university. 1898 Grace D. Gallup, Brown, ’02, is teaching History and English at the Rogers High School, Newport. 1899 Robert A. Cook, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, ’03, is engineer of track elevation of the Chicago Alton Railroad. His account of the abolition of grade crossings on that road was recently published in the Engineering News. 1901 Letitia M. Cahoon, Brown, ’05, is teaching French and English in the Central Falls High School. 1903 Grace Buxton, Smith, ’07, is teaching in Winthrop, Mass. 24 THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER 1905 Isaac Dimond, Harvard, ’09, Harvard Law School, ’ll, is practicing law in Boston. David E. Worrall, Rhode Island College, ’10, was for some time a chemist on a sugar plantation in Cuba. At present he is an instructor at Harvard. Oscar N. Lemery is traveling auditor for E. C. Swift Co. Marion A. Ballou, Mount Holyoke, ’09, is teaching in the Perkins Institute for the Blind. 1906 John W. McCaffrey, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ’10, has a position with the Taft-Pierce Company, this city. Hiram J. Smith, Rhode Island College, ’10, is in Chicago, employed on engineering work. 1907 Dorothy W. Caldwell, Rhode Island College, ’12, has a position in the bacteriological department of the experiment station at that college. Helen G. Cook is Mrs. Paul Newell of Columbus, Ga. Rose Evangeline Flynn is the wife of Dr. Michael J. O’Reilly of Worcester, Mass. Clara M. Cushman is librarian in the Athenaeum Library, Providence. Catherine F. Nulty is teaching in the Capital Commercial School, Albany, N. Y. 1908 Harold L. Preston, Lowell Textile, T2, is assistant superintendent of a mill in Amsterdam, N. Y. 1909 Irene M. Banfill is a teacher in Providence. Grace E. Smith graduated from Malden Hospital in 1912, and is now a nurse in Bellevue Hospital, New York. The list of W. H. S. graduates who have been studying elsewhere this year is as follows:— Boston Law School—Raphael L. Daignault, ’ll. Brown—Marion F. Devine, ’10, Marjorie A. Thayer, ’10, Eleather M. Mowry, ’ll, Esther Cook, ’12, Henry Dursin, ’12. Clark—Howard M. Green, ’ll. Convent of Presentation of Mary—Stella L. La Fond, ’12. Dartmouth—Harold L. Smith, ’07, Albert Bradley, ’09. Harvard—John J. Gilbert, ’08, J. Raymond Higgins, ’09. THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER 25 Holy Cross—James M. McCarthy, Jr., ’09, Harold F. Flynn, ’12. Massachusetts Institute of Technology—Harry Cole, ’ll, G. Harold Warfield, ’ll. Mount Holyoke—Muriel McFee, ’08, Dellar L. Cook, ’09, Helen S. France, ’09. Tufts—Thomas S. Flynn, ’09, Nathaniel Epstein, ’12, Max Silver-man, ’ll. Vassar—Florence S. Clarke, ’12. Worcester Polytechnic Institute—W. Clinton Blanchard, Jr., ’10, Harold A. Cleveland, ’ll. Mount St. Mary’s College—John P. McGuire, ’09. Mount St. Mary’s Seminary—Robert C. Cassidy, ’08. Yale—John E. Meade, ’10. Rhode Island School of Design—Edward B. Capron, ’12. Rhode Island College—Frank E. Tabor, ’09, J. Russell Esty, ’10, Frank J. Lennox,’ll, J. Elton Nichols, ’ll, Joseph E. McGill, ’12, Earle J. Hope, ’12, Francis A. Faron, ’12, G. Emile Lussier, ’12, Leonard H. Mailloux, ’12. Rhode Island Normal School—Anna S. Ballou, ’10, Alice A. Tanson, ’10, Margaret Z. Cushing, ’ll, Gertrude J. Emery, ’ll, Ethel F. Jones, ’ll, H. Inez Farlander, ’ll, Ruth C. Warner, ’ll, Alice E. Marlborough, ’ll, Mary E. Greene, ’12, Helen L. McCabe, '12, Mary C. McGawley, ’12, Anna G. Meakin, ’12, Alice M. Walsh, '12, Helen G. Doherty, ’12, Marion F. Long, ’12, Irene Paden, ’12, Susan Staples, ’12. TWILIGHT I. The sun is now retiring, Beyond the horizon drear, And the birds and flowers bring tidings That the land of sleep is near. II. Now when the twilight’s falling, I heard a sweet, sweet song, ’Tis the song of a bird recalling That the day’s been long. JOHN MORAN, T6. THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER GRADUATES. CLASSICAL M rfork Frances Child Kathryn Helena Rowen Mary Rebecca Kilcline Ruth Helene Warfield Margaret Mary MacDonnell Alice Frances Willey Alice Louise McCaffrey GENERAL Marion Susan Daigneault Harold Freeman David Mijamin Gaskill Lloyd Sealy McFee lames Aloysius Murphy Isabelle Hart Naismith Rodolphe Armidas Gladue Elsie Currier Green Byron Albert Hudson George Ervin Thompson Grace Irene Yahraus Robert Joseph MacDonald COMMERCIAL William J. Dwyer Anna T. Gallagher Florence Ethel Gerry Mae Isabelle Gleason Marion Jenckes Horton Mildred Reynolds Horton Yolande Prairie Leclaire Anna Mary Marlborough Anna May Martin Agnes Claire Murray Marion Ursula O’Donnell Julia Cecelia Ryan Arlo White HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1913 In the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and nine, on the tenth day of the ninth month, was enacted on the lower floor of that venerable hall of learning, W. H. S., a scene which brought unbounded amusement to the upper classmen, namely, the invasion of the sacred temple of knowledge by the insignificant, bewildered, no-account Freshmen, the class of 1913. Now, green is a color, restful and pleasing to the eye, but we were so vividly, glaringly green that we must have dazzled the eyes of the Seniors, since they carefully avoided us or, if they deigned to cast upon us a fleeting glance, their noble, intelligent brows were puckered by a scowl. Never before had we realized the truth of the words, “United we stand, divided we fall.” We were so many in numoer that two rooms were necessary to accommodate us. Being thus divided, we fell, and fell piteously. An embarrassed lot we were, seated, some in Room 9, others in Room 10, on that first day. Here we were quietly awaiting developments when, suddenly, Miss Mowry entered, with the announcement that she had some directions to give. THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER 27 If I had only been able to write shorthand at that time I might have helped my classmates out of their difficulty by keeping pace with her. W hen she had finished, we were supposed to know in which divisions of Latin, Algebra, etc., we belonged, but these amazing directions, together with the perfect puzzle of a program on the blackboard, might well have made us exclaim with Cicero, in our despair, “Ubinam gentium sumus?” “Where in the world are we?” Small comfort it was to us, when a Sophomore said sympathetically, “Oh, you’ll get used to it, after awhile 1” But, as “all things come to him who waits,” we waited, and soon became acquainted with High School methods and customs. We soon learned that it was necessary to make a half-dozen trips each day up and down the time-worn stairs in passing from one recitation to another. For a little while, a number of the Freshmen found difficulty in finding the right room at the right time and, while our elders were usually willing to help us, a few took a fiendish delight in sending us to the wrong room. After our first class meeting, at which officers were elected, we felt that we had taken our place as a class in Woonsocket High and began to demonstrate that, although last, we were not least, for in this, our first year, we gave to the athletic teams Hudson, Gladue, Murphy, and White, who have represented the school in different branches of athletics for four years. Frequently our heroes of the diamond and gridiron have been seen moving (with difficulty) in our midst, “wearing the wounds of battle.” In November, 1909, “The Revolving Wedge,” a Thanksgiving comedy, was presented in C. N. D. Hall by the students, and, as Freshmen, we did our share by contributing candy, which sold well. Our recitations were not all of the “grind” nature, for many a smile, which not infrequently expanded into a hearty laugh, crept in between the stately lines of Shakespeare or the thundering declamations of Demosthenes. Shakespeare, in his grave, might have strained a listening ear to learn that “the toad, though ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his hat,” as a Freshman, perfectly at ease in the bliss of his ignorance, expressed it. Father Time sped quickly on his way and, scarcely had we realized it, before the dawn of our Sophomore year had risen over the horizon of our school life. During our second year, we occupied Rooms 7 and 11, the Sophomores in Room 7 serving as a shining example to the Freshmen who could not be crowded into 9 and 10. This year introduced to many of us the intricacies of French, which were not the least of our troubles, for certain poor Sophomores were really to be pitied. 28 THU HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER They could not tell the difference between having a wife and being hungry and often when our teacher asked, “Quel temps fait-ilr simply wishing to know how the weather was, a few of our numbet, after inflicting terrible scowls upon the innocent clock, finally succeeded in telling her what time it was. Geometry, too, presented its difficulties and brought home to us the fact that there are more ways than one of looking at things. Often when we had succeeded in mastering a proposition according to the position of the figures in the book, our pride suffered a severe shock next day, when we were confronted by a figure on the blackboard so terribly distorted as to be beyond our comprehension. In “Bachelor Hall,” which was presented in our second year, a leading part was taken by Hazel Bethel, a member of our class. A certain seat in the rear of Room 11 acted its part nobly for several months, but finally refused to bear any longer the burden imposed upon it by our beaming David, he of the broad smile, for whom Blackstone is responsible. The seat was promptly repaired. Before long, the Fates had unrolled ten more folds of the scroll of destiny within as many months and, realizing all the word meant, we were Sophomores no longer, for by this time, we felt free to cross the threshold of the temple sacred to Seniors, walk bravely up to Minerva and stand before her with upturned countenances, while she, from her lofty position in her temple or, as it is better known to us, the study hall, beamed down on us her approval and recognized in us her earnest disciples, seeking after wisdom. During the year that had now passed, two girls had joined our class, Alice Willey and Marjorie Child, who are still with us. Lloyd Me Fee did not enter W. H. S. with us, but, recognizing the superiority of the class of ’13, returned to school to cast in his fortunes with us. Juniors! We now began to realize our importance, if not our dignity. We had succeeded in reaching the upper floor and were so far reduced in numbers that we were easily accommodated in one room; but though our numbers were fewer, our spirits were higher. For the first few months we failed, either to set an example for the Sophomores, or to follow the example of the Seniors. However, with the thought that ere long we should be Seniors, with none to question our deeds, we soon assumed our proper place. Not soon shall the remembrance of Room 5 fade from our memory. Many a time have the railroad trains interfered, by their puffing and ringing of bells and whistling, with recitations which were being conducted in this room. THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER 29 Early in our third year the college question became important. In the interests of higher education, a number of girls journeyed to Providence to hear an address by Dean King of the Women’s College at Brown University. The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The girls of our class, at this time, set a new fashion of wearing bandeaux around their hair, much to the discomfiture of our Latin teacher, who could not recognize any beauty in the style. Toward the close of our third year, a happening of no mean significance occurred, the assuming of the ownership and management of the lunch counter by James, surnamed Murphy. Who can tell what might have been the consequences had it not been for the diligent work of the hope of 1913, through whose untiring efforts such appetizing odors have penetrated every room each day. No matter how important the recitation, Murphy left the room promptly at 11 :40, “in answer to the popular cry.” The last event of importance with which we were credited as Juniors was the Commencement Ball tendered the Seniors in Harris Hall, upon the occasion of their graduation. We worked long and diligently and were well pleased with the result of our efforts. In September, 1912, a new Senior class assumed the responsibility of upholding the dignity of W. H. S. and we have long since proved that we were thoroughly capable of discharging this duty well. During its time in Woonsocket High, our class has experienced a number of changes in the teaching force. At the end of our second year, Miss Marchant and Miss Potter resigned, and a year later Mr. Holden and Mr. Merrill left us to accept new positions. At the beginning of our Senior year, we welcomed a new principal, Mr. Spratt, and a new sub-master, Mr. Keaney, both of whom came to Woonsocket from Putnam, and we are sure that, not only the pupils of the school, but the people of the city also, have come to realize their worth and efficiency. At the end of this year, Mr. Hill, principal of our commercial department, leaves us to take charge of the Woonsocket Commercial School. We regret his going, but are pleased that he remains in our city. Of the large number who entered as Freshmen, 36 of us have plodded steadily on with untiring zeal and now stand triumphantly at the longed-for goal. Not only did Connecticut give to us this year a new principal and sub-master, but also a new class member, Miss Leclaire, who has shown herself a good companion and a diligent student. Events have followed one another in quick succession, the past year. The singing lessons, held every Tuesday, were a new feature. no THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER Miss Gleason has very capably acted as piano accompanist for the singing. Incidentally, Mae has also very cheerfully furnished music for dancing during the long recess each day, to the great delight of a number of our girls. Early in the second term a reception was given by the teachers to the parents of the three upper classes, who were given the opportunity to meet Mr. and Mrs. Spratt. An interesting musical program was given by members of the Senior class, and the Senior girls acted as ushers. A few of the Senior boys attended, but whether it was to assist the girls or to taste Mr. Keaney s coffee, 1 do not know. On this occasion, the decorating of the building was in charge of Miss Merrill, assisted by Harold Freeman. The splendid appearance of the hall showed Harold’s artistic taste. 1 he school quartet, composed of Seniors McFee, White, Freeman, and Hudson, made its initial appearance at this time and has been in constant demand ever since. If it had not been for lack of room the parents of the Freshmen might also have been invited to this reception, as well as all the students, but, under the circumstances, another reception had to be given later in the term. However. Freshmen of the future need have nothing of this sort to regret, since we are to have a new High School, with a large assembly hall. About a week before Christmas, the Senior and Junior girls enjoyed another trip to Brown University and listened to an interesting talk given by Dean King. Recognizing the need of athletic exercise for the girls in our school, the school committee secured the services of Miss Florence Grant of Franklin 'for the winter term. We girls thoroughly enjoyed the Gym class and regretted the close of the course of lessons. In connection with our work, an afternoon dance was held and was a success, judging by the demand for another. A few of the brilliant wits of our class, feeling that they had held aloof long enough and, perhaps, growing more bold as Seniors, asked themselves, “Shall quips and sentences and these paper bullets awe a man from the career of his humor? No, the world must be peopled.” And forthwith, the editorial genius of our renowned class found expression in The Smile and we defy the grouchiest mortals to peruse its pages without softening their hardened features into a characteristic grin. Undoubtedly, the success of The Smile is due to the personal interest the editors have in one another. Let us not pass over the famous Virgil class of 1913 in silence. Hours and hours have we eleven girls devoted to the translation of the Aeneid and we have finally succeeded in mastering it, in spite of THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER 31 sessions after school, and in spite of Miss Whittaker’s sleepless nights. The two receptions given us by the Y. M. C. A. this year have been a pleasant addition to our school life. In Just for Fun,” the school play presented recently, the Senior class was well represented by Anna Gallagher, Hazel Bethel, and Kathryn Rowen, who acted their parts well. It would be difficult to forget the theatre party which our class held a short time ago at the Providence Opera House, when the grand opera performance of Carmen was enjoyed. Whether it was due to the fact that they were tired sitting, or to some strange effect that the opera had on them, I can not say, but, nevertheless, for some unaccountable reason, four of our brave boys decided to walk from Providence to Woonsocket. They reached home foot sore and weary about 4 A. M. This year marks the reappearance of the school paper, the Quiver. With its able board of editors, we predict its unquestioned success. Arbor Day was a day to be remembered. Two songs, one written by Anna Mee, the other by Anna Gallagher, were sung and just before the planting of the tree our class president, Lloyd McFee, delivered a brief address on the meaning and origin of this day. In its cheer for the Juniors, the Senior class reminded them of the duties which they must soon assume as Seniors. This year a banquet and reunion of graduates is taking the place of the customary banquet which for many years has been attended by the graduating class only. This reunion will afford an opportunity for the renewal of old friendships, and will probably become the custom in future years. And now, the time to say farewell to W. H. S. has come and, as we look back upon the many happy days we have spent within its halls, under the loving, watchful guidance of our faithful teachers, and look forward upon the great world which we are about to enter, it is with deep regret and lingering footsteps that we pass out from beneath the friendly roof of Woonsocket High. But, classmates, let us never forget of the glory and achievements of the Class of T3, and to you, members of the lower classes, who are to follow in our footsteps, as you trace the path which we have marked out for you, we would say, “Go, and do thou likewise.” —MARGARET MacDONNELL, T3. ;j2 THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE AS AN INVESTMENT When one speaks of an investment our minds naturally turn to real estate or stocks or bonds. It is true that these are the usual investments, but there is one that is rarely considered. This investment is found in the graduate of a high school. The American child is one of the most expensive children of the world. In Germany, where education is of the greatest importance, the cost of bringing up a child to the age of fifteen years is five hundred sixty-two dollars and fifty cents, while in the United States it costs from one thousand to twelve hundred dollars to maintain a child during those years. This is partly due to the high cost of living in our country and partly to the fact that the American parent wishes not only that his child should have the best of food clothing and education that he can afford, but also that he should spend at least part of the summer at the sea shore, permits him to go to the theatre often and to the moving-pictures too often and buys for him bats, balls, books, and skates and other things which a boy likes so well. The foreign parent is not so indulgent. The American child realizes his expense as a little boy recently showed. One morning he met his teacher who noticed that he was wearing a new suit. He saluted her, drew himself up to the full height of eight years and said, “Say, teacher, there’s a lot of money been spent on me.” The American parent firmly believes in education. In our home city the education of a child begins in the kindergarten when the child is about four years old. According to carefully prepared statistics, for the last five years, the average cost per year of teaching each child in the kindergarten was thirty-four dollars and sixty cents. From the kindergarten the children passes to the primary grades. During the four years spent there the city expends twenty-four dollars and eighteen cents per year for him. Most of the pupils in our city continue through the grammar grades Which are a little more expensive. For each of the five years spent in the grammar grades our city expends twenty-nine dollars and sixty cents per pupil. In an industrial city, like Woonsocket, many of the children leave school when they are graduated from the ninth grade or even before. The state law which permits children to work when they are fourteen years old is at fault in this respect. If the child is fortunate enough he will now enter high school. There is a four-year course there. He finds that this stage of his education is more of a luxury than the other as it costs sixty- T H K 111 (i W SC I i 001, QUIV E It 33 two dollars and seventy-five cents per year or two hundred fifty-one dollars for the high school course. The total cost per pupil for the fourteen years of school life is five hundred thirty dollars and thirty- two cents. When the city invests this money in the education of a child the result should he one young woman or young man well equipped to take part in the world’s work. According to the high school course taken, he is prepared either to enter college or normal school or to accept a position as bookkeeper or stenographer. There is also a business opportunity open to the boy which is not open to the girl. If he obtains a position as collector or salesman for a business man or firm, he has the opportunity of becoming head salesman, manager or even owner, if he is industrious. The girl has a chance of becoming head bookkeeper or stenographer, or, it she attends normal school or college, there are positions as teacher or private secretary open to her. The earning capacity of this young man or woman should enable him or her to own real estate or personal property. The money, spent by the city in educating the child was five hundred thirty dollars and thirty-two cents. Therefore his or her real estate or personal property should be of such value that the taxes on it would pay six per cent interest on this money, which would be thirty-one dollars and eighty-two cents. In addition his family has spent probably twelve hundred dollars on him. The interest on this would be seventy-two dollars. He may not pay this in money, but he is able to pay it by giving the younger children of the family the benefit of his experience, by his affection for his parents and the family, and by helping in the little ways that count so much. If he should have acquired much wealth he could send the younger children to college or start them in a paying business. On this condition, too, he might be able to present to his home city, in whole or in part, a hospital, school, public library or some other such useful gift. It is sometimes said that if a high school graduate enters a mill he makes no better progress than the boy who is not a high school graduate. This is not often the case. The high school boy may not advance more rapidly than the other boy for a year or perhaps two.years, but in the end it is the high school boy who gets the position of superintendent or assistant superintendent, because the other boy soon reaches his maximum and can advance no farther. Thus far we have dealt mainly with the private life of the pupil. It is possible that he may enter public life as a councilman, alderman, THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER 84 or other office holder. With his advantages, both of education and experience, he is expected to act wisely in voting appropriations or otherwise spending the city’s money, or using the power given to him by the people. It is also generally expected that he will be a model citizen in every other way. On the other hand, if the city should place this money in the bank each year at four per cent interest, it would amount to six hundred eighty-four dollars and seven cents at the end of the fourteen years of school life. It would seem incredible that a person would hesitate before choosing between the two investments. The money invested in the bank has one advantage, that of multiplying. But when the pupil is educated he will earn money and make it multiply. Should a city think more of its money than of the kind of citizens that it shall have? If a city desires to have the best of citizens it must educate well its boys and girls who are to be its future citizens. But the city must realize, as the world has realized recently, that every boy cannot enter a profession, or be a business man or bookkeeper. Some must learn trades. Therefore, it is the duty of every city to establish classes in which the boys will learn these trades so that they will become skilled workmen and command good salaries. The city must also realize that every girl can not be a teacher or secretary or stenographer. Most girls finally take their place as the head of the home. The city should prepare them to fill this position well by having classes where domestic science will be taught. Thus the girls will learn not only how to take care of a home, but also how to spend their money so that they may obtain the best possible values in food and clothing. When a city thus does its duty it will have every reason to be proud of the good investment which it has made. WALTER F. FONTAINE ARCHITECT COMMERCIAL BUILDING WOONSOCKET, R. 1. McCarthy’s Never Excelled in Dry Goods Efficiency McCarthy’s Eastern Construction Co. Engineers and General Contractors 660 Winter St., Woonsocket, R. I. Compliments of J. H. JACOBSON 184 Main St., Woonsocket, R. I. THE EVENING CALL The Home Paper of Woonsocket and Vicinity' Compliments of C. E. Longley Woonsocket, R. I. Globe Clothing Co. Main and Court Streets Woonsocket, R. I. Compliments of VOSE, THE FLORIST 241 Main St., Woonsocket, R. I. cTWANUAL DEVOTO Best Fruits in Season 230 cTMain St., Woonsocket, R. I. cA. 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