Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

Page 15 text:

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

Page 14 text:

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-

Page 16 text:

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.