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Class Motto : Opera, Non Verba
DEEDS, NOT WORDS
Norwich University THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF THE STATE OF VERMONT Founded 1819
Incorporated 1834
U. S. Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Courses leading to the degree B. A. or B. S. Arts, Chemistry, Science, and Literature, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Military Science Military instruction, practice and discipline are required for all cadets throughout their stay in the college in faith that a citizen is not fully equipped for his duty to the State, unless he is trained for service in its defense as well as for its upbuilding. The story of our Nation's struggles for existence justifies this faith. The achievements of Norwich graduates sufficiently attest the efficiency of the system of instruction. "The liberties of Rome were safe while military information was generally diffused and every Roman citizen considered and felt himself a soldier,"—Captain Alden Partridge, Founder of Norwich University. FOR CATALOGUE ADDRESS:
Norwich University NORTHFIELD, VERMONT.
As a small token of appreciation to those who have gone before us, to whom we have looked for inspiration, hope, and ideals; and who still show an interest in our school life, both academic and athletic, We, the class of 1922, do most affectionately dedicate this book to The Former Graduates of Northfield High School Property of
NORTHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY Northfield, Vermont Accession Date:, Class: No. (Vol.). Donated by.
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FOREWORD The "RAMBLER" will have served its purpose and justified the hopes of its editors if it aids the citizens of Northfield to a fuller estimate of the immeasurable returns upon their generous investment in the schools of the town. The public are too liable to leave the responsibility of the success of the school to the officials elected to represent them, and consequently to lose personal interest, thereby depriving the schools of their sj mpathy and moral support. It is our hope, therefore, that the "RAMBLER" may reach every citizen and to some extent stimulate personal interest, greater cooperation and thus be instrumental in the still higher service of the schools, through the coming years. The "RAMBLER" will aid the memory of the pupils in recalling little incidents of their High Schcol Days, and because of the various writers who have contributed to the "RAMBLER" it should have an added interest both to the school and to the public. The Editors.
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CLASS OFFICERS Emma Slack Harold Edwards Sadie Cross
President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer EDITORIAL BOARD
Sidney Paddock Sadie Albin Edward Sargent Mildred Rabidou John J. Finnessy Marion Clarke
Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Business Manager Advertising Manager Secretary Faculty Representative Faculty Representative ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Christine Judkins Charles Towne Evelyn Cook Harold Edwards Alice Phillips Williamina Morrice
Alumni Faculty and Photographs Social Events and History Athletics 1920 Commencement Teacher Training Class
THE FACULTY The Class of '22 is about to go out from your supervision. We wish to thank our instructors for their help and kindness to us. We have not always followed the instructions and rules but, although not obeying, we have respected our teachers. We hope that they will remember us not for our faults but for our virtues, and may they be assured that the pleasant associations during our High School days will never be forgotten. JOHN J. FINNESSY, A. B. University of Vermont, 1916 Principal and Instructor in Mathematics Mr. Finnessy has been in this school for six years, except during the time that he was in the service of his country. He has always been a companion and adviser and we will always appreciate his assistance. He will alwa} s be honored and respected for what he has achieved in Northfield High School. Everyone is very pleased to learn that he will continue his work here next year.
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MYRTLE A. ROGERS Albany Business College, 1915 Instructor in Commercial Department Miss Rogers, who decidedly improved our commercial department, has worked for our benefit for two years and we value her efforts very highly. Her return to resume her duties next year will be greeted by all. MARJORIE L. PERRIN A. B. University of Vermont, 1921 Instructor in Latin and Geometry Miss Petrin will be remembered and appreciated by the class for her interest both scholastic and social and as a kind and efficient teacher. This is her first year with us and we are very glad to learn that she is to return next year. MARION D. CLARK, A. B. College Liberal Arts, Boston University, 1921 Instructor in English and Library Work. Our English teacher, Miss Clark, has been with us only one year but in that time she has done much for the class of '22, and she will always be held in high esteem. She will be missed very much from her work next year. FRANCES L. WILEY, A. B. Middlebury College, 1921 Instructor in French, History, and Civics. Miss Wiley, who has charge of the French Department, has done her part well and faithfully against many odds. We recognize her worth to the class of '22 and school. We are sorry to learn that she is not to return the coming year. EDITH E. LESLIE Johnson Normal School, 1909 Instructor in Teacher Training Class Miss Leslie has taught the Teacher Training class for three years arid her great achievement are appreciated very much by the school and public. Due to the discontinuance of the Teacher Training Class for next year, we will lose the services of Miss Leslie.
CLASS OF NINETEEN TWENTY-TWO Our career as a class began some years ago, when as a band thirty strong, we walked slowly up the High School hill, thinking solemnly of the gieat step we were about to take—for we had reached that longed for age—"Old enough to go to school". Even in the early stage we showed great promise which we proved as year by year we mounted the ladder of the grades. , Each year we added to our class new pupils who made our career even more successful. Far too soon the first seven years passed and we began our last year in the large white building with Mattie Austin, who joined us from a neighboring disnct. We left the white building the following June, with regret, but eager to join the throng in the brick building. We, with Gladys DeFaria, Sadie Cross, Edna Berno, Charles Towne, Harold Edwards, and Raymond Chadwick, determined to make our class a worthy one, during its stay in Northfield High School. Upon returning to school the next September, we discovered that Raj mond Chadwick. craving for the West, had left us only to return later. Since the beginning of our Junior year, the hearty laugh of Sidney Paddock, who has announced that he is going to stay and graduate with us, is frequently heard throughout the Assembly Hall. Edward Sargent also came to us from the distant state of Maine. In our Senior year, Ra} mond Chadwick returned to graduate with his former classmates, bringing with him the account of the Golden West. Now, the four happy years, which seem like four happy days, are fast drawing to a close, and, although our little band has diminished to twenty-seven, our spirit has increased with the passing of time, and we will always be lojal to old Northfield High School. Evelyn Cook, '22.
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SADIE ALBIN "Shady" "Marcelli" "I neve? thought that of you." Assistant Editor Year Book Fourth Honor Sadie is one of our most loyal classmates; always willing to help and anxious to see a task accomplished after it is once started. She is very studious and is always icwarded by he;' high average. We thought she-was a "Man Hater" but after so many visits to Roxbury we are rather doubtful.
MATTIE AUSTIN "Shorty" If you see her you will like her As a maid with eyes of blue, And once again as you look at her, You'll like her cheeks of rosy hue. She owns not one besetting sin And she bluehes just a bit, When from all the noisy din She softly hears the name of "Mit".
RALPH BANCROFT "Banty" "Well, what you got to say about it " Although "Banty" is "Sluggish" and "contrary" at times, he will come out of it and make up with good, earnest effort. He has been a great help to his class in work or play and he will make a good "rook" for N. U.'s sophomores next year.
EDNA BERNO" January" "How come" This sedate young lady spends her spare time at the switchboard as a "Hello Girl." However she does not allow this to interfere with her school duties as her average shows. Although she is called "January" there are times when she is more like June especially in Bookkeeping Class and there is a reason.
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ROGER BRECK " Sure" What? You didn't know what that noise was? Why, it was Roger laughing. Never mind about the laugh, Roger, we would not have luid nearly as many happy remembrances of N. H. S. but for your laugh and originality in classes. We are sure you will be a great addition, and a loyal classmate to the class of '26 at Norwich.
RAYMOND CHADWICK "Chickfeed" "Chad" "Aw, go on." Here is one who has been with us for his first two years and last year of High School, although his attention was attracted to another field of knowledge during his third year. However, it seems good to see "Chad" back to graduate with the class, as he has furnished so much amusement for it since his return and it is hoped that he will always succeed in amusing his audience.
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EVELYN COOK "Bunny" "Oh, Gosh" When we were in Grade six, a timid little girl joined us, from then on she has been a loyal member of our class. Evelyn's hobby is Basketball. She has told us many times that it is very poor school spirit not to attend every game. Does she use this as an excuse for showing her loyalty to the Captain?
HARRIET COOK "Mike" "Going to the dance tonight?" Girls, do }ou know that "Mike" has had great luck fishing this season? "Mac" kerel seems to be her favorite fish. Though a good sport this tall young lady has always been loyal to her class.
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SADIE CROSS "Sade" Secretary and Treasurer 4 Second Honor We scarcely realized what we had missed until Sadie meekly put in an appearance, in our Freshman class. She looks very meek, but "looks are deceiving sometimes," for instance, one would never think she would like to play "Ball" but she docs; however we arc sure she will succeed in what ever walk of life she may choose.
GLADYS DEFARIA "Naturally" Gladys, a brown ejed fairy, entered our class as a Freshman. Since that time we have never had access to the mirror as Gladys is always admiring her womanlj' virtues. She also, keeps a novelty shop all by herself, although her stock consists of Vanity, Freddie, etc., which she refuses to sell at any price. Never mind, Gladys, there are others affected the same way.
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MARION DEWAR "Little Dewar" Speaking about the Seniors we must not leave out Marion. She is very industrious; spends much of her time dancing. She can tell you more about yourself in five minutes, than you could recall in five years. Because of the good use she makes of her "organ of speech" we feel sure that she will make her way through the world.
HAROLD EDWARDS "Eddie" "Goon" Vice President 3-4 Varsity Basketball 4 Harold has been one of the most prominent members of our class all the way through High School. How subdued he looks when in charge of a class meeting! He seems to be rather undecided whether to go to Norwich or Middlebury next year. In either case we wish him success.
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CHRISTINE JUDKINS Third Honor "Well what, do you know about it?" This young lady has been faithful to our class all the way through High School, and manyt i m e s by her cheery smile she has helped us thru difficulties. She is very fond of exercise and is a great "Walker". We have heard hints about her at Lecture Courses where she has made good use of a campaign hat. To Christine, we wish the greatest of success.
WILLIAMINA MORRICE "Minnie" "Heavens to Betsy" The butterfly of the class surely lives up to her reputation. Between her troubles with her gentlemen friends and her mode of dress she manages to keep slim. Nevertheless she is a loyal classmate of both the Senior and the Teacher Training class and we know she will be as loyal to her future domains of young America.
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SIDNEY PADDOCK "Sid" "Nothing doing, think this is a ftee-lunch counter?" Editor Year Book Varsity Basket Ball 3-4 Did you ever hear Sidney laugh? No? Never mind, he is the best sport we've had in the school for years. The only trouble is he spends more time with "Britain" than with "US". But we will try to overlook that, because as Editor of the "Year Book" we could never find his equal.
MARSHALL PERKINS "Perk" -ght: "Perk" is a gay young man who is always looking on the bright side of life and also ready to view a fight. You can hear him give terrific shouts of "Pi ghts" most any place or time of day and after once hearing him you never forget it. This is his only weak point, with the exception of his habit of talking at will. We have surely enjoyed him in our class and he has alwajs taken part to make class undertakings a success. "Perk" will have all the "fight" he needs when he goes to N. U.
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ROSA RITZER "Peggy" "Oh, for the love of cheesel"
ALICE PHILIP "Alec" "Say, wasn't that icme sight translation. I hadn't even looked at it." "Oh yes, Alec," we knew you hadn't looked at your Virgil, when we heard you read it, in class, like poetry." "Alec" is very clever, and for her future work she intends to give dancing lessons, making a speciality of the "Butler Fancy" We wish you the greatest success "Alec" and we hope that you may have a "Butler" to assist you.
MILDRED RABIDOU "Milly' "Don't" "Stop" Secretary-Treasurer 1 This young lady has always been a good sport and very helpful in class affairs. She always wears a friendly smile. Although Mildred is devoted to school and social duties, she is often attracted by N. U. Many will miss her good cheer when they have gone on their way in life."
All through her High School course, Rosa has been noted for her priase-worthy qualities; she has been studious, and reliable and she certainly can make, a good chaperon, especially when lost, as we have reason to know. "Peggy" is fair and square clear through, and has a fine sense of the fitness of things; so much also that she would never attempt to make a square ,'Peg" fit a round hole, we are sure. She has a strange ability to take prizes, and is esteemed by all who know her. She has made great progress in her teaching, and we wish her all possible success and happiness for the future.
EDWARD SARGENT "Eddie Secretary and Treasurer—3 Advertising and Business Manager of Year Book. Edward Sargent has been in this High School only two years but has become very popular among the students. He tells us that he likes it here but thinks that "down home in Maine" is all right.
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EMMA SLACK President 1—2—3—4 When Emma says a thing, it goes! For we all hail her as the "Spirit of '22!" We can surely say she has good executive ability, and her "pep" with a sincere enthusiasm have both helped to make her a success as President. It's a pretty good guess that Emma will make a great "hit" at the University of Vermont during the next few years.
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DORIS WOODBURY "Doris" "Couldn't it be translated this way?"
Though Doris has been with us only three 3 ears we have found in her a loyal classmate and always ready to do her share. We have noticed that Doris is rather shy and seldom looks at one of the opposite sex, but perhaps there is a reason.
THEODORE BALL "Ted" CHARLES TOWNE "Charley" First Honor Charley is the studious young man of our class. Despite a great deal of ill health, he has succeeded in graduating from High School with first honor. He is not very prominent in social affairs, owing to his bashfulness when a yoi,ng lady glances his way. But we are sure he will make Northfield High proud to have him enrolled in her alumni while a student at St. Michael's.
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As many of you remember, "Ted" was with us our Fresh maii year but left to enter the Mt. Hermon School. He couldn't stay away and came back this year to graduate with us. Since his return "Ted" has entered strongly into the class spirit and he has helped us out in many ways—for instance a debate. He has even learned to dance and nearly every dance finds him there with a partner.
JAMES O'GRADY "Epic" In the Lab. " You swe that's right." If asking questions and "slow but sure" are a good combination for getting anywhere, "Epic" would surely go, unless he is to slow. We are still waiting for some gas to bum in the bunsen burner which "Epic" made from the vacuum pump. Here's another victim for the N. U. Sophomores.
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The class of 1923 entered into the mysteries of N. H. S. in the fall of 1919. It was one of the largest classes which entered this school, although many have now left us to take up their duties elsewhere. Of the many teachers whcm we have had, Professor Finnessy is the only teacher who has remained with us through our three years of toil. The class of '23 has entered with full swing into the social activities of the "High". Our fine class spirit has been shown by the many class gatherings. This next year promises to be even more strenuous as we shall be called upon to assume the responsibilities of "dignified seniors". We hope that we may prove ourselves true to our Alma Mater and the duties we will be called upon to perform in the future. Anna Davis '23
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Class of 1924 The word "Sophomore," in Greek means "A wise fool." Well, cheet up, Sophs, all people are fools and we have the hon of being called "wise ones." Not so bad? When in 1920, we entered N. H. S. we were a very s bunch of rooks. Our reception by the Sophomores was all imagined it to be. We managed to survive, however, and;; from it some ideas for the next class. We opened the year of 1.921 by practicing these ideas on the present class of rooks. A short time later, as a peace offering, we gave them the Freshman Reception. Work began in earnest on the second day and untrue to the name, it is no "o'nch" be ; nga "Soph." A short time before the Christmas vacation, we gave a social, making a gocd sum of money. Everyone enjoyed themselves, some even saying that it was the best that they had attended that j ear. Our Sophomore year, so far, has been full of events and good times that we are looking forward v?ry eagerly to the coming years. Hilda Hurley, '24.
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On August 29, 1921, the Freshman, trembling and frightened timidlj- sought admittance at the door of Northfield High School. At best, we were expecting an icy reception from the Sophomores, consequently we were not prepared for the warm welcome, which we received. At the end of two weeks, the Sophomore class gave us a reception at Dewey Hall, and we wish to thank them for the good time which we had. For financial and social purposes we sold sandwiches, gave a box-party, and had a straw ride. Now that the year, which we expected to be long and tiresome, is drawing to a close, we realize that it has been a short and happy one, due, in a great measure, to the kindness and consideration of our teachers, to whom we wish to show our appreciation. Our class officers are: Alma Cameron, president; William Beattie, vice-president; Buelah Adams, secretary; Mildred Chaffee, treasurer. Lois Abbot, '25.
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The Teacher Training Class. The Teacher's Training class in Northfield, has been in existence for three >ears. There are nine members in the class of 1922. The majority of the class being Post Graduates. The Post Graduates are: Ina Sanders of Northfield, Vt., Mabel Corliss of North Fayston, Vt., Mary Vienscf Ncrthfield Falls, Vt., Ruth Hatch of Post Mills, Vt., and Shirley Corliss ofWaitsfield,Vt. The girls taking the courses in their senior year are: Mattie Austin cf Northfield, Vt., Rcsa Ritzer of Ncrthfield, Vt., Mary Bennett of Northfield, Vt., and Williamina Morrice of Northfield, Vt. Many of the girls have substituted in the grades during the illness of the regular teacher. In November we held an entertainment in the High School Building in which we gave a farce, "A Scene at a Ticket Office," and a dramatization of "The Birds of Christmas Carol". With the proceeds we have purchased pictures for use in our Rural Schools. We also bought a clock, window shades and other useful furnishings to add to the attraction of our room. We hope that some future Training Class may have the use of the things that we are leaving. Our teacher, Miss Leslie, has been very much respected by all while she has been in Northfield. Williamina Morrice, '22.
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baskets, much tc the delight of the young ladies on the side lines and on that same trip ''Cunny" nearly deserted us at Jigger. Coach Finnessy, Manager Houghton, Captain Dole and the loyal support of the school were the most important factors in bringing about such a successful season. Prospects look good for a team of championship calibre for next year. Efforts are being made to organize a baseball team. There is fairly gocd material but the school is sadly in need of an athletic field. The lineup and number of baskets made by each is as follows: Name Baskets Fouls Points 152 F. Houghton R. F. 68 16 85 L. Daneluzzi, L. F. 41 33 128 G. Davis, C. 52 24 46 G. Dole L. G. 22 2 2 R. Davis R. G. 1 0 2 S. Paddock R. G. 1 0 12 H. Edwards R. F. 6 0 2 F. Plumlcv L. F. 1 0 192 45 429 Letter men from last year: F. Houghton, G. Davis, G. Dole, S. Paddock. Letter men from this year: L. Daneluzzi, R. Davis, H. Edwards.
ATHLETICS Basketball F. Houghton '23 (Mgr.) G. Dole '23 (Capt.) The first practice of the season brought out several likely candidates and under the coaching of Mi. Finnessy, the team rounded into foim for the first game,with Williamstown, (Dec. 9, 1921) Williamstown lost but much credit is given for her gameness as this was their first year of basketball. Some of the hardest games placed this jear were with Randolph, Essex Junction, Spaulding Reserves, and Hartford. Hartford being champions of the Connecticut Valley League and a runner up for the Southern State Championship. We are pleased to say that these games we re marked with fair play and clean sportsmanship throughout. Two two day trips were on our schedule this year; one a northern trip taking in E
