Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

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THE QUIVER School in the State. The library contains standard works of fiction, drama, both ancient and modern poetry, essays, biographies, all sorts of reference books, and books relating to all departments of school work. Many volumes were contributed by Miss Emma G. Harris, Mr. Jacob Mary, and Mrs. J. E. Bradford. Twenty-one different magazines are taken, the complete list of which is as follows: “The Journal of American Chemistry,” “Popular Mechanics,” “The Bookman,” “Outing,” “The Atlantic Monthly,” “Country Life in America,” “The Literary Digest,” “The World’s Work,” “The Engineering and Mining Journal,” “The Century,” “Good Housekeeping,” “School Science and Mathematics,” “Boston Cooking School Magazine,” “The Musician,” “The Craftsman,” “The Mentor,” “The Review of Reviews,’’. “The Journal of Geography,” “The Textile Journal,” “Classical Philology,” and “Classical Journal.” “The Outlook” and “The National Geographic Magazine” are the gifts of Mrs. Harriet Merrill and Mrs. Rachel F. Tucker. The library also receives at present four daily papers, “The Evening Call,” “The Providence Journal,” “The New York Times,” and “The Boston Transcript.” The library was opened early in the fall with Miss Florence P. .'dowry as librarian, assisted by Miss Alice Cook, the Principal’s clerk. It is opened both before and after school, at the recesses, and also during certain periods in the day. The books are now being catalogued under the direction of Mrs. James E. Bradford, formerly librarian of the Ethical Culture School of New York City. From its opening, the library has been a great success. Both teachers and pupils have derived much benefit from it and have spent many pleasant hours among its books. The Latest English “Bluff.” Woonsocket High School, April 27, 1917. Dear Miss Mowry: On account of the death of our mutual friend, Mr. William Shakespeare, I am unable to have the lesson written out that you gave us yesterday for to-day. Sincerely yours. P----1 F----y. (Found in an Essay on Shakespeare.) “Many traditions say that he was bom on the anniversary of his death, which was April 23, 1916, but his birthday is unknown.”

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18 THE QUIVER The successful football and basketball seasons paid all debts of the association and left a surplus which, it is expected, will carry the track and baseball teams through the year. The McFee Memorial Library has been a great help to us, especially to the English classes. Considerable time and trouble are saved in reference work when the books are here in the school. Now that we have a school building of which we can be proud, why not “get busy” and show some school spirit, so that we can be proud of ourselves? When we were in the old building, we may hav had some excuse for poor scholarship, but now we have none. The city has done its part by giving us this fine building, and the rest is “up to us.” Let’s get together and make Woonsocket High School the best school in Rhode Island. THE McFEE MEMORIAL LIBRARY The excellent library in the new High School building was installed in honor of our former beloved Superintendent, Mr. Frank E. McFee. After his death, his many friends, wishing to show their appreciation of so kind and faithful a citizen, decided to establish a library to his memory, which would help to continue the good work to which he had devoted his life. The Teachers’ Association and the High School Alumni Association began at once to collect funds for the establishment of this library. Teachers, pupils, friends, and citizens showed their approval of the plan by contributing readily and generously to this fund. Former pupils of the school, now living in different parts of the country, sent their contributions and thus put more enthusiasm into the hearts of the earnest workers. Besides this, an entertainment was given in Harris Hall, which greatly increased the fund. At this time, talented graduates offered their services for the promotion of the affair, which was a great success. Before long, two thousand dollars had been raised, which was placed in the hands of a board of trustees. About thirteen hundred dollars of this was expended, while the remaining seven hundred was placed in a bank on interest. The library is located in the School Committee room on the first floor of the new school. Bookcases purchased by the city were installed, and a committee comprising Dr. Barry, Mrs. Evelyn W. Spaulding, and Miss Evelyn Lussier was chosen to select the books. This committee did its work well, and, as a result, we have one of the finest and most complete libraries of any High

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20 THE QUIVER The registration this year has been 378, a gain of 61 over last year, and a gain of 124 during the last three years. In all probability the registration next year will reach 420. During the fall term a reception was given to the parents of the High School pupils. Dr. Howard Edwards, President of the Rhode Island State College, gave an address, and selections were rendered by the school orchestra. Miss Mowry’s Senior English classes have used “The Independent” this year for class work instead of a rhetoric. Harold Howe was business manager and Ambrose Feely, treasurer. On October 15, a farewell dance was given in the gymnasium for Miss Jane Given. Albert Mailloux, President of the Senior class, presented Miss Given flowers and a leather purse in behalf of the students. Up to the time of the opening of the McFee Memorial Library, books were in charge of Florence Genereux and Hazel Ross. The lunch counter has continued this year under the successful management of Mrs. Quinn. Of the 126 teachers in the Woonsocket schools, 82 are graduates of the High School. Scott Crosbie designed the poster that was used by the ladies of the city in the Baby Week Campaign. The sixteen pupils with the best record in spelling are as follows: Leo Battel. Robert Brand, Buell Card, Catherine Fitzgerald, Anna Gilchrist, Edna Graulich, Helen Kelley, Irene Long, Margaret Padden, Dorothy Praray, Stephen Ray, Marion Salley, Ruth Schlivek, Alice Short, Lillian Starr, and Nellie Woolley. During the winter term, Miss Reed gave the girls of the Domestic Science department a poverty party in the Gymnasium. Games were played and prizes were awarded Miss Reed, Esther Cook, Florence Morin,, and Helen O’Donnell for the best costumes.