Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

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2;j THE QUIVER Lloyd Arnold, Arthur Dauray, Joseph Grimes, David Falk, Grace Gardella, Henry Gaboury, James McManus, violins; Herman Poole cornet. A Picture of Shelley, Keats, and Byron has been given Miss Mowry s room by her Senior English class. November 13, 1914, the Y. M. C. A. gave their annual reception to the high school pupils. Inter-class games were played, in which the Sophomores won the most points. Each class had a yell, which was Kiven with vim. Madeleine Baxter, ’18, gave several recitations; Nellie Wbolley, ’16, sang two songs; and Mr. L. A. Morgan, social-secretary of Harvard, talked about “Fair Play,” after which Mr. Spratt spoke. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening. On Lincoln Day we held special exercises-in the hall at the old building. There were eight veteran present, who spoke very interestingly on subjects appropriate to the day. The pupils saluted the flag, and sang several patriotic songs, closing with “America.” On Arbor Day, contrary to the custom of former years, we had recitations the first four periods. After recess, exercises were held in the hall. Nellie Woplley, T6, sang “The Song oi .the Birds;” Lloyd Arnold, ’15, played “Liebesfreip” on the violin; Vincent Carney, To, read a selection from the Bible; the class of 1915 sang “Woonsockci High, a song composed by Harry Leon, ’14; and Professor York, of Brown University, gave an interesting and..instructive talk about trees. He explained how a tree grows, oi what it is composed, and- the result of breaking the bark. He illustrated his talk by cross-sections of wood from different trees. On May 19, the faculty gave a reception to the parents of the pupils. The evening’s program consisted of two selections by the Amphion Stringed Quartet, comprising Lloyd Arnold, first violin; Miss Ethel Woodward, second violin; Miss Louise Eaton, viola; and Miss Florence Whitney, ’cello; a piano solo by Marion Whitney; a short address b? Mr. Spratt; a vocal solo, “Will o’ the Wisp,” by Nellie Woolley; an address by Mr. Wendell A. Mowry, Superintendent of Schools, who expressed a desire to meet the parents individually sometime during the evening; and a violin solo by Lloyd Arnold. A speed exhibition in typewriting was given in the commercial room by the members of the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore typewriting classes. The building was open for inspection, and refreshments were served in the. lunch room. Mrs. Harry E. Davis has given the school a year’s subscription to the French magazine, “Choses Et Autres.” The high school gave a very successful entertainment on April 12,

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22 THE QUIVER damaging the floor in the commercial room of the new high school. The lawyers for the plaintiff were Harold Howe and Ambrose Feeley, and for the defendant, Joseph Greenberg and Albert Mailloux. The jury, the chairman of which was Eugene Morrissey, decided the case in favor of the plaintiff. The judge, William Barry, decreed that Ethan Good-now should pay Card thirteen cents damages. The lunch counter in the new school, under the management of Mrs. Quinn, has proved decidedly successful. Fifty-four pupils formed a debating society, which for some weeks met on Thursdays after school. The officers elected were William Barry, president; Lorenzo Emidy, vice-president; Joseph Greenberg, secretary, and Charles McCarthy, treasurer. A constitution written by Joseph Greenberg was accepted by the club. Interesting subjects were chosen, and the debates were carried on in a lively manner. This society will undoubtedly be continued next year. During the past year great animation has been shown in the debates held in Miss Whittaker s room on Tuesday mornings. Some of the subjects discussed were the value of various courses in the high school, the value of football and baseball, the two-session plan, immigration, and neutrality. The following colleges will probably be entered next fall by pupils in the graduating class: Brown University, Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sweet Briar College, and Rhode Island State College. Many will undoubtedly enter Rhode Island Normal School. One morning in May, Mr. R. W. Reid, assistant manager of the Taft-Pierce Manufacturing Company, gave an instructive talk to the entire school on the apprentice and his opportunities. Mr. Spratt has organized a council made up of pupils from the various rooms. This organization meets weekly and talks over matters of school interest. Each room is represented by one member elected bv the pupils. The members are: Lorenzo Emidy, Cora Morin, Eugene Morrissey, Buell Card, Herman Poole, Avery Davis, Ethel Anderson, Laura LaFond, and Irene Long. Boys in the Freshman and Sophomore classes have shown much enthusiasm in manual training. Next year the classes will be held in the old high school building. The members of the orchestra this year were: G. Ervin Thompson, leader; Helen Dudley, Harold Smith, piano; Myron Pierce, flute and piccolo; William Kelley, trombone; Eugene Morrissey, drums and bells;

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24 THE QUIVER in the hall of the new building. The program was as follows: Song—“To the Happy Land of Let’s Pretend,” Florence Burdakin, Harold Voelker, James McManus 1. “Carolina.” 2. “Whey You Play in the Game of Love. 3. “On the Shores of Italy. 4. “Along Came Ruth.” 5. “Burgundy. By the Chorus. Song—“All the Town is Wise”................Charles McCarthy, Ruth Hendrick Song—“Ticking Love Taps” ...............Florence Burdakin, James McManus Closing Chorus—“Glow Worm”.........................Solo by Madeleine Dailey Solo and Quartet—“When the Dew is on the Roses, Nellie Woolley, Lorenzo Emidy, Harold Voelker, William Kelley, James McManus. Sketch—“Fun in a Theatrical Office.” Luke Loud, a theatrical agent.................................Lorenzo Emidy Bat, his office boy .............................................John Carroll Clare Vere de Vere, his stenographer......................Florence Burdakin 1. Mrs. Trailing Arbutus Flower...........................Rose Patterson The Flowerets: Loretta Janson Mary Cook Elsie Cowburn Helen Gunnigan Mary Roddy Porter Burdakin Max Pressman Pietro De Bianaco, violinist ....................... Arthur Dauray Madame Carmencita .....................................NeFhe Woolley George Washington Lincoln ..............................John Carroll Soto—“Why Don't They Dance the Polka? ...............Kathryn Norris Dance ......................Kathryn Norris and Raymond Richardson Madame Sylvia ...................................Katherine Maher Jan Getupangitski ...................................William Kelley Song—“There’s a Spark of Love Still Burning”............Mary Putnam Sketch and dance, Adele Jarret Charles McCarthy Gladys Gerstle Raymond Richardson Gypsy Dance, Irma Willey Althea Schlosser Ruth Wardle Genevieve McCarthy Irene Long Anna McCarthy Marion Orr Julia Rankin Zita Cook Louise Feeley Song—“Springtime of Youth ..........................Nellie Woolley Sketch—“Ici On Parle Francais.” Major Regulus Rattan .....................................Lorenzo Emidy Victor Dubois ............................................William Kelley Mr. Spriggins ................................................William Barry Mrs. Spriggins ............................................Florence Burdakin Angelina, their daughter ...................................Madonna O Brien Julia, wife of Major Rattan................................... Anna Maria, maid-of-all-work....................................Alice Loo 2. 3. 4. 5. 8. a. 10. 11.