Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

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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

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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.

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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.