Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

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TH10 QUiVKU 25 Roslein Stehn, “Stille Nacht,” “Der Tannenbaum, “Der Linden-baum,” and “Wanderlied. Several interesting talks have been given to the pupils in room 9 by students of the upper classes. George Linton, ’14, spoke on “A Summer Vacation in New Brunswick;” Cora Morin, ’15, on My Trip to Chicago and the Great Lakes;” Orrell Davis, ’16, on The Perry Centennial; and Walter Morris, ’15, on How to Use the Public Library. Early in December, a reception to the parents of all the pupils was given by the faculty. This was attended by a large number, who thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. The program consisted of solos by P yron Hudson, '13, and May Kelly, ’12, a violin solo by Arthur Dau-ray, ’17, and addresses by Mr. Spratt, Superintendent McKee, Mr. Robert Linton. Mrs. Henry Card, and Mr. E. H. Johnson. The pupils of the commercial classes have taken several trips to places of interest. This plan was introduced by Mr. Palmer. Among the places visited were the State House in Providence, the Social mill, the Mativille mill, the Alice mill, the Taft-Pierce, American Wringer, and the Dunn Worsted. Several professional and business men have addressed the students this year. Mr. Ralph E. Carpenter, sales agent for the Taft-Pierce Manufacturing Company, spoke to the commercial students on preparation for office work. Mr. John J. Long, 04, an instructor in engineering at Brown, explained to the boys the work of an engineer Mr. David Lavigne. a local attorney, gave an interesting talk in French to the Senior French clas . Much interest has been taken by the boys in the manual training classes held ever)- week. This work will he continued next year, when, with the additional equipment of the new High School, the hoys will have better opportunities for their work. On March 4, some of the Senior girls attended the open meeting of the Rhode Island Mt. Holyoke Alumnae Associaton, held at the East Providence High School. The speaker was Dr. Clapp, professor of zoolog)- at Mt. Holyoke College, whose subject was “Mount Holyoke before the Fire. A few of the girls of the Junior class attended a meeting of the Rhode Island Branch Association of Collegiate Alumnae, which was held March 9 at the Rhode Island School of Design. On the afternoon of April 15, the students of room 10, accompanied by Miss Whittaker, had the pleasure of going through the State House in Providence. After being received by Governor Pothier and

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24 THE QUIVER represented: Austria-Hungary 3, England 2, Ireland I, Nova Scotia 1, Prince Edward s Island 1, Russia 10. The following students will probably enter college next fall as follows: David Gaskill, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Marjorie Child, Yassar; Joseph McGill, West Point; Joseph McDonnell, Tufts Medical or Brown; Mae Jackson, Felicetta Leoni, Elizabeth O’Donnell. Brown; Harry Leon, Harvard; Susan Handy, Harriet Vose, Wellesley; Stanley Spratt, Bates. A picture of the Brown University campus, a gift from the college, has been received and hung in the study hall. The Bulletin and the Daily Herald are also received. In the winter a declamation contest, open to various high schools in this vicinity, was held in Franklin. Sadie Spencer and Stephen Greene v. ere the speakers from this school. During the past year, great interest has been showm in the debates held in room 10 every Tuesday morning. Some of the subjects discussed were the franchise, the employment as wage earners of children under fourteen, the Mexican situation, the right of the United States to formulate and maintain the Monroe Doctrine, the fortification of the Panama canal, gymnasium work as a requirement for all high school pupils, the value of the commercial course in high school, the two-session plan, and the amount of education that should be required of all immigrants. Much interest was shown by the pupils of room 10 in the sale of Red Cross stamps. A prize of ten dollars was awarded to them as a result of their labors. This is to be used in purchasing a bust or picture to be presented to the new High School. At Christmas, the pupils of room 10 collected clothing, games, books, and toys, which were contributed to the Relief Committee of the Anti-Tuberculosis Association, for distribution by the district nurses among families in their care. Tuesday mornings. Miss Mowry has held a Current Events class in room 9. This has proved interesting and enjoyable, as well as instructive to the pupils, since it has afforded means of studying conditions as they exist in our country to-day. A list of the topics discussed has been made each week by reporters from the class and a list of the magazines and newspapers read has been made and posted. To give greater interest to the French and German classes, songs have been learned and sung in these languages. The French classes have learned “La Marseillaise,” the national hymn of France. Th- songs learned by the German classes are “Die Lorelei, “Sein Sah ein

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20 THE QUIVER listening to an address by him, the students were shown over the building, and attended the sessions of both branches of the legislature. During the past year, May Smith, 14, has been pianist every Tuesday morning for the singing classes. Considerable rivalry was shown in the contest in the Senior freehand drawing class to make the best cover design for the Quiver. This contest was won by Julia Uoozey. Nellie McNaul, ’14, won a prize for a water color painting ot an Easter lily at the exhibition of the Providence Art Club. Marion Cook, '14, and Marie Meister, ’15, received honorable mention. To the equipment in the commercial department have recently been added a Burroughs Computator, an Underwood Revolving Duplicator, and four new typewriters. Early in May, the 2b division of English, of which Miss Mowry is teacher, gave a dramatization of two scenes from “Silas Marner’’ at one of the class sessions. The Rainbow Inn scene and the one in which Eppie refuses to leave Silas were selected. Original dramatizations were contributed by all of the members of the class. Those chosen were by Joseph Greenberg and Ruth Cook. The scenes were later repeated for the benefit of Miss Given’s division. Eaily in May, a very successful entertainment by the school was held in Harris Hall. The program was varied, and consisted of two sketches: one in French, “L’enfant Vole,” and the other in English. “Our Aunt Robertinaa Hungarian dance by several girls; a musical sketch bv Adelaide Clough and William Barry: a violin solo by Ervin Thompson, '13; several selections by the school orchestra, and several tableaux illustrating famous paintings. Each tableau was explained by one of the pupils, who named the artist, and told why the painting was noted. During the evening, home-made candy was sold at a table in charge of several girls of the upper classes. The audience was large and appreciative, and the entire evening was thoroughly enjoyed. The proceeds are to be used for general school purposes, possibly for a printing press. The orchestra this year has proved very successful, and by many is thought to surpass that of former years. The members are: Ervin Thompson, ’13, leader; Julia Goozey, piano; Ernest Houle, trombone; Myron Pierce, flute; Eugene Morrissey, drums; Lloyd Arnold, Ethel Woodward, David Falk, Arthur Dauray, Joseph Grimes, Simon Norman, Paul Smith, Susan Handy. Mae Jackson, Grace Gardella, violins; Edward Fleming and Edward Mailloux, cornets.