Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

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16 THE QUIVER (Tt EniTflRIALS'Zn EDITORIAL STAFF ANNA GILCHRIST, ’18, Editor-in-Chicf. RAYMOND COOK, '18, Business Manager. RUTH WARDLE, ’18, RUTH PARSONS, ’19, MARION COOK, ’19. JAMES SIMS, ’20, MILDRED HOYLE, ’21. EDITORIALS Another year has gone! Another band of graduates is about to go forth from Woonsocket High School. In looking back over the past year, we note several changes, particularly those in the ranks of our faculty. In September, the girls of the Domestic Science classes took up their work with Miss Evelyn Emerson, a graduate of Simmons College, who was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Mrs. Stone's resignation. Miss Cushman's place in the Commercial department was filled by Miss Georgia L. Norton of North Barrington, Mass. Miss Cass, stenography teacher, returned to school at the beginning of the year, after an absence of several months, due to illness. We were all glad to have her back with us, and rejoiced in her improved health. We also suffered an almost irretrievable loss when Mr. Keaney left in November, to accept a position at Everett, Mass. Mr. Keaney was an excellent teacher in Chemistry and Physics, and was unusually successful in his work of training the boys in various branches of athletic sports. Since coming to Woonsocket, he had worked untiringly to create a name for our school which would equal that of any other in the state. He raised the athletic reputation of Woonsocket High School from the lowest position a few years ago to the highest during the last two years. A diligent search was made for several months for a competent man to fill Mr. Keaney’s place, and finally Mr. Charles Donlon, a teacher at

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THE QUIVER 15 a gale, and look off into the distance. The whole world seemed spread before us. Over on the horizon line, the Adirondacks were a faint purple outline, while at their foot Lake Champlain, with its specks of islands, lay glittering and gleaming in the sun. Then came chains and chains of mountains with superb purple and green hues. The valley below looked like a tiny toy village, with its winding river, its w'hite roads, and miniature farms. How small and insignificant one feels when he sees God’s wonder work spread before him like that! The descent was fairly easy, even more enjoyable than the ascent, as there was no hurry and much more time to explore. I found myself lagging behind again, to look at the numerous interesting things on the way. At last, we reached the machine, and soon arrived home. Everyone was tired, but very proud of the achievement of the day. Yours truly, HELEN J. THAYER, ’18. THE BEST PHYSICIANS It is a difficult task to maintain physical strength and an abundance of good nature unless you are in physical trim. It is obvious that the capacity for work depends largely on whether you are in good condition or not. Therefore it is necessary, if you are to accomplish more work and better work, to make the acquaintance of the famous trio. Doctors Diet, Quiet, and Merryman. First, 1 will introduce you to Doctor Diet, who has worked wonders with his menu of daily “eats.’’ He chases gout and fat, besides many other ailments caused by careless eating. Next in line comes Doctor Ouiet, the special friend of overworked and careworn toilers. Rest a-plenty, combined with peace and comfort, are his only cures. Last, but not least, comes Doctor Merryman, with a smile, a laugh, and a joke as his only medicines. This “Doc” is the deadly foe of Mr. “Grouch” and Mr. “Cranky.” Tt is an acknowledged fact that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure:” and if you consult this famous trio as a preventive to ill health, you will find health and happiness, and a cure will not be necessary. In conclusion. I must state that this trio of physicians guarantee to produce the desired effect upon anyone who will follow their instructions carefully and attentively. FRED BETAGH. T9.

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THE QUIVER 17 Ansonia, Conn., was appointed. Mr. Donlon took up his new duties in lanuary. Miss McFee was taken ill in November, and Miss Alice McCaffrey, Brown, ’17, substituted for her as teacher of German and Algebra. Miss McFee did not return to school until January. Miss Alice W. Cook, ’15, the principal’s clerk, resigned in December to accept a position as stenographer with the Shambow Shuttle Company. She was succeeded by Miss Olive N. White, ’15. This year has been a banner one in the typewriting department. Never before have the students attained a record for accuracy and speed that can equal that of this year. Marian A. Murray and G. Hortense Mayer, Seniors, were made members of the Order of Accurate Typists by the Underwood Typewriter Company. Four gold medals have been awarded to members of the Senior class by the Remington Company. Miss Murray, the first pupil to receive a medal this year, was also the recipient of a five-dollar gold piece because of that distinction, the gift of Mr. Palmer. The other gold medal winners were Ethel M. Anderson, Lilian E. Esty, and G. Hortense Mayer. In March, Miss Mayer and Miss Anderson won second and third prizes in a typewriting contest held at Providence. The cups presented to them were awarded by the Anthony Furniture Company of that city. In addition to the medals and cups, many Seniors and several Juniors have been awarded certificates from the Underwood Typewriting Company, and leather card-cases from the Remington Typewriting Company, for efficiency. This year has made many people patriotic who have heretofore never really known the meaning of that word. A Red Cross Society was organized in our school November 14 with a membership of no, consisting of ten teachers and one hundred girls. The society has no constitution, but the members subscribe to the following pledge: “In token of the fact that we love our country, which secures for us life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness; and in token of the fact that we appreciate the heroic sacrifices being made by the soldiers and sailors of the Allied armies to preserve these blessings, we, the undersigned, pledge c::rsc!vrs to give at least one hour a week in work for the comfort and welfare of the men who are giving so much for us.” The officers chosen for the organization were: Chairman, Miss Stella E. Whittaker; Secretary, Dorothy Rixford; and Treasurer, Irene Long. The girls voluntarily pay one cent a week dues, and a two-cent fine for absence. The work has consisted of the making of bandages, 350 slings and 350 abdominal binders. 119 sweaters, 3 helmets, 32 pairs of socks, and 9 pairs of wristers. A large quantity of oakum has been picked, with the assistance of the boys under the direction of Mr. Carroll, and 160 oakum pads have been completed. In addition to this, with the proceeds of a