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NORTHFIELD

: VERMONT

Nineteen and Twenty - two

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.

" Not so very many times."

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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Class of 1923

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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Class of 1925

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
Basket Ball Schedule Date Played at N. H. S. Opponents Dec. 9, '21 Northfield Williamstown Dec. 16, '21 Williamstown Williamstown Jan. 13, '22 Randolph Randolph Jan. 21, '22 Northfield Chelsea Jan. 27, '22 Essex Junction Essex Junction Jan. 28, '22 Richmond Richmond Feb. 3, '22 South Royalton South Royalton Feb. 4, '22 Chelsea Chelsea Feb. 10, '22 Northfield Randolph Feb. 15, '22 Northfield South Royalton Spaulding Reserves Feb. 17, '22 Barre Feb. 22, '22 Northfield Essex Junction Feb. 24, '22 Northfield Richmond Northfield Spaulding Reserves Mar. 3, '22 Mar. 10, '22 Northfield Company F. Mar. 17, '22 Northfield Hartford Points by Northfield 429 Average Games won:ll Points by opponets: 311 Average Games lost: 5 Games Played: 16

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Social Events 1921—'22 The chain of entertainments for the year of '21 and '22 began with a reception given the Freshmen. The Sophomores exerted themselves to give all an enjoyable evening as they wished to impress the new arrivals with the happ) and care free view of High Schcol Days. For several weeks all were busy with studies which began in earnest, then the Juniors added a link to the chain by announcing a box social. The boxes were few but in the enjoyment of games and dancing, that was forgotten. The next link was placed by the Freshmen. They, approving more of the social than of the studious view, gave an enjoyable party. The upper classmen were amply repaid for the initiation they had tendered to the new arrivals. During this time a Literary Club had been fotmed and it had been decided that the Seniors should first aid the finances of the Club. On the eve of Halloween they entertained with pantomines, leadings from noted authors, and representations of well known historical figures. A poverty social given by the Sophomores made the chain still stronger. Each one was warned to wear old clothes or pay a fine. Nearly all had to pay a fine as the judges were severe. Then cam.e the snow bringing with it the winter sports. A snow shoe club was formed but owing to uncertain weather the snowshoe hikes were not taken. As all of us wished to aid our basket ball team with cheers and songs, a strawride of three teams accompanied the bojs to Williamstown. We had a fine time as the bo} s won the gam.e. Usually the Freshmen have a straw ride inviting the upperclass men and this year did not prove to be an exception, as one day it was announced that we were invited on a trip to Montpelier but being of a kind nature we allowed the Freshmen to enjoy the trip by them.selves. A meeting of the Junior class was held and a sugar part} at Carol Holland's proposed, as Nellie, the sport of the class, joyfully endorsed this plan and the following Saturday the Juniors began the muddy march to the sugar camp. They returned later sweeter in appearance but rather uncertain as to their temper. Now the chain is complete and all will remember the success of the social affairs of '21 and '22. E. Cook, '22.

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Graduation 1921 The week which the class of 1921 had been anticipating for four years began with the Baccalaureate Sermon delivered Sunday evening June 5th, by Rev. C. L. Paddock, who gave one of his usual interesting sermons. On Wednesday, June 8th, at 2:30 P. M. the class day exercises, were held in the Assembly Hall at the High School. The decorations, in charge of the Sophomore class, consisted of two large frames interwoven with purple and white, the Senior class colors, which formed the back ground, and an arch in suspension from, which hung the banners of the under classes. The following program was given by the Seniors to a very attentive audience of under graduates, parents and friends. The Class Day program was as follows: March Address of Welcome Merle Hazelton Class History Lois Britain Selection—"Calm, is the Night" High School Mixed Quartet Class Prophecy George Falzarano Selection—"Little John Bottlejohn" High School Trio Class Poem Ir.a Sanders Class Will Ivah Johns Class Presentation Frank England Sorg by the Class Words by Waj ne Slack Music by Ivah Johns March. On Thursday evening the exercises reached their culmination when the Seniors gave a very successful program to a large audience gathered in Armory Hall, which was beautifully decorated by the Junior class. The audience felt as each speaker took his place, something of the earnestness of his attitude, as they realized that they were about to enter into a wider field of life, either at college or in the world. Graduation Exercises: March Invocation Rev. J. B. Sargent Oration and Salutatory Alice P. Sargent Selection—"Angels Serenade" High Scrool Quartet Oration—"John Burroughs, the Naturalist" Evelyn S. Plumley Selection—"Narcissus" High-School Trio Oration—"Immigration" Ralph A. Sawyer Selection—"See the Harvest Room is Shining" High School Choi us Oration—"Vermont's Struggle for Independence" Alice L. Holland Oration and Valedictory Cornelia L. Carleton Presentation of Diplomas Hon. Frank Plumley Awarding of Honors and Certificates J. J. Finne&sy, Prin. March

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The Junior Reception tendered arnually to the Senior Class was held Friday evening in Armory Hall. The Juniors endeavored to show their appreciation of the Senior Class by the earnestness and zeal with which they decorated the Reception Hall. The stage was a verdant bower from which came the strains of melodious music, furnished by Brown's orchestra, while the receiving line exchanged greetings. Dainty booths created the colors of the underclasses beckoned to the dancers owing to their softly shaded lights and coolness. The receiving line consisted of the members of the School Board, the faculty of the High School, the Senior Class and the Presidents of the underclasses. The whole week was one which the Class of 1921 will recall with pleasure because it marked the end of their High School Days and the exercises were a criterion of the knowledge gained during the four years at Northfield High School. Alice Philip '22.

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GRADUATES OF N. H. S. FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS Class of 1917 Entered Name Graduated Bingham, Elizabeth 1916 1917 Carpenter, Ralph 1913 1917 Fisher, Lewis 1913 1917 Homer, Allen 1915 1917 1913 Hubbell, Fay 1917 Kerr, Arlington 1913 1917 Kingston, Edward 1912 1917 1912 Slack, Stanley 1917 Class of 1918 1914 Boynton, Elizabeth 1918 Burns, Marion 1914 1918 Carr, Merton ' ' 1914 1918 Cross, Ethel 1914 1918 1914 Galli, Josephine 1918 1913 Giffin, Raymond 1918 Kingston, Mary 1913 1918 McCormick, Joseph 1914 1918 1914 Mclntosh, Theron 1918 1914 Staples, Ruth 1918 1913 Stone, Perry 1918 Warner, Ransel 1914 1918 Class of 1919 1915 Bingham, Beatrice 1919 1915 Cady, Paulina 1919 1915 Devine, Marion 1919 1915 Duprey, Robert 1919 1915 Elie, Albert 1919 Falzarano, Mary 1915 1919 1915 Fisher, Laura 1919 1915 McCarty, Mildred 1919 1915 McKelvey, Helen 1919 Osha, Doris 1916 1919 1915 Phillips, Edna 1919 1915 Plumley, Allan 1919 1915 Tompson, Viola 1919 Town, Mary 1915 1919 Class of 1920 Calderwood, Bernice 1916 1920 Cross, Gerald 1916 1920 Dole, Ralph 1916 1920 1915 Donahue, Anna 1920 Hedges, Evelyn 1916 1920 1916 1920 Huntley, Everett Kingston, Julia '> 1916 1920

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Kingston, Lillian Kingston, Teressa Lamothe, Irene McCarthy, Edward McPhee, Edna Pervier, Francese Britain, Lois Carleton, Cornelia Doolittle, Bessie England, Frank Falzarano, George Hazelton, Merle Holland, Alice Johr.s, Ivah Kerr, Ralph Kingston, Katherine Plumley, Evelyn Sanders, Ina Sargent, Alice Sawyer, Ralph Slack, Wa} ne Spaulding, Haiold

1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 Class of 1921 1917 1917 1920 1917 1918 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1916 1918

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CATALOGUE PROPOSED CALENDAR FOR 1922-23 September 5 School Commences November 24 December 4 December 4

Grades and Hi h

Thanksgiving Recess School Recommences

December 15 January 2

For Grades

Chnstmas Recess

December 22 January 2 January 2

For H j h School

Christmas Recess Beginning of Winter Term

March 16 April 2

For Gradeg

Eastei Recess

March 23 Aptil2 April 2 June 8

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Easter Recess Beginning of Spring Term School Year Closes

SCHOOL BOARD Prof. S. F. Howard Chairman E. M. Holton, Clerk MEMBERS Dr. B. F. Allen Dr. Wm. B.Mayo Dr.W. H.Huntley Mr. W. C. Middlebrook Charles P. McKnight, District Superintendent University of Vermont HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS John J. Finnessy, A. B. Principal Latin, Mathematics University of Vermont Myrtle A. Rogers Commercial Department Albany Business College Marjorie L. Perrin, A. B. Latin and Geometry Univenity of Vermont Marion D. Clark, A. B. English and Library Work Boston University Frances L. Wiley, A. B. French, History and Civics MiddlebM'y College Edith E. Leslie Teachers Training Course Johnson Normal School

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GRADED SCHOOL TEACHERS Eighth Grade Mrs. Inez Ptikins Johnson Normal School Seventh Grade Miss Cora C. Kenned}1 Randolph Normal School Miss Dora Brown Sixth Grade Randolph Training Class Miss Ruth Staples Fifth Grade N. H. S. Training Class Mrs. Cornelia Porter Fourth Grade Caitleton Normal School Miss Teresa Kingston Third Grade N. H. S. Training Class Miss Ethel Shaw Second Grade N. H. S. Training Class Miss Inez Woodbury First Grade B Special Kindergarten Training Mrs. Lizzie Plastridge First Grade A N. H. S. Training Class History of Northfield High and Graded School. The elevated plot of ground between the Dog River and the Central Vetmcnt Railroad tracts, where the High and Graded School buildings now stand, has been connected with the educational life of Northfield for seventy years. This land was given for school purposes by Gov. Charles Paine in 1850. Here in 1851 was erected a hon'e for Noithfield Academy. In 1854 by act of the Legislature the name was changed to Northfield Institution, and through a period of sixteen years under the guidance of eminent principals this institution made a deep impression on the life of the community. In 1870 the village school district was formed, and the High and Graded School had its beginning in the old Academy building. This building burned on January 13, 1876, and on its site was built our present graded school building which was occupied by both the grades and High Schcol until 1904. In the period from 1870 to 1900 the older people of Northfield will remember such names as Marshall R. Peck, A. R. Savage, Eben C. Smith, A. W. Blair, and W. W. Prescott as being among the principals of the school. The new High School building was dedicated May 23, 1905, the address being by Hon. Albert R. Savage, a Judge of the Supreme Court of Maine, and a former principal. In 1914 to 1916 the grounds were graded and transformed into the present pleasing appearance. Among the more recent principals of the school have been Charles A. Plumley, D. L. Robinson, George S. Wright, Ralph A. Eaton and John J. Finnessy. From this hill have gone out each year at graduation, as the years have come, young men and young women, whose lives have been enriched by the treasures of Northfield High School, and who are an inspiration to still others who shall follow.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students for admission to High School must possess a certificate signed by Superintendent, or other credentials showing the pupil has satisfactorily completed the work of the eighth grade. If such credentials are not presented for admission to the school, examinations will be conducted by the Principal to determine the exact status of the pupil. NORTHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL COURSES OF STUDY LATIN COURSES YEAR Freshman—English I, Latin I, Algebra, Ancient History. Sophomore—English II., Latin II., Plane Geometry, Medieval and Modern History. Junior—English III., Latin III., French I., Physics and Chemistry. Senior—English IV., Latin IV., French II., American History or Review Mathematics. ENGLISH COURSE Freshman—English I., Algebra, Ancient History, Commercial Arithmetic. Sophomore—English II., Plane Geometry, Bookkeeping, Frerich L, or Medieval and Modern History. Junior—English III., Physics, Business English and Library Work, French 11, and Chemistry. Senior—English IV., Review Mathematics, French III., American History, Civics and Chemistry. COMMERCIAL COURSE Freshman—English I., Algebra, Ancient History, Commercial Arithmetic. Scphomore—English II., Plane Geometry, Bookkeeping, French I., or Medieval and Mosdern History. Junior—English III., Business English and Library Work, Stenograph}- and Typewriting, Physics and Chemistry. Senior—English IV., Advanced Stenography and Advanced Typewriting, Advanced Bookkeeping. The Teacher Training Course is offered to all Seniors girls who have satisfactorily completed the other three years of work. Physics and Chemistry and Civics are interchangeable for Junior and Senior years. Other substitutions may be made when they meet with the approval of the Principal and Superintendent. STATE TEACHER TRAINING COURSE The State of Vermont maintains in this school a training class for prospective rural and graded school teachers when the

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number of candidates is sufficient to justify it. The Course is open to pupils who have satisfactorily completed the first three years of High School and to High School graduates. Northfield is well situated to afford an ideal location for such a class. The course is for one year and includes the following subjects: Review of Elementary Subjects. Principle and Methods Psychology School Law and Management Natuie Study Agriculture Music Drawing Expression The increasing demand for teachers and the better salaries which are being paid makes the course attractive to desirable candidates. On account of the change of laws of Vermont, the State Teacher Training Course is to be abolished for next year. GENERAL INFORMATION Requirements for piomotion and graduation : I. In order to be properly enrolled as a regular student, each pupil must take work aggregating twenty prepared hours per week. II. For promotion, the student must attain a mark of 70 percent in each study pursued, aggregating twenty prepared hours per week. III. For graduation, the student must present passing record in at least eighty prepared hours. IV. All pupils who do not take the complete courses are classified as special students. Before such pupils may graduate the complete course must be made up. COLLEGE ENTRANCE Northfield High School is one of the schools approved by the New England College Entrance Board, so that graduates, whose work merits certification by the Principal, may enter practically any College in New England and many outside of New England. GENERAL INFORMATION The Marking System: A 90-100, B 85-90; C 75-85; D 70-75; X unsatisfactory. Examinations are held every six weeks at the end of which time report cards are sent to the parents for their consideration. Special reports are issued when pupils are doing unsatisfactory work, and co-operation with the parents is used very success-, fully.

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Tuition Rate: Tuition in the High School is $60.00 per year, payable in three installments, of $20,00 at the end of the Fall, Winter and Spring Terms. In the Grades, the rate of tuition is $24.00 per year per pupil. Room and Board: Accommodation with private families can usually be found at reasonable rates. In numerous instances students earn all or part of their expenses while attending the school. ROSTER FOR 1921-1922 Cusick, Mary* 1922 Daneluzzi, Lebro Abbott, Milton* Davis, Raymond* Albin, Sadie Davis, Anna Austin, Mattie Devine, Nellie Ball, Theodore Dole, Glenn* Bancroft, Ralph* Donahue, Marguerite Bennett, Mary* Ellis, Dorothy Berno, Edna Ellis, Grenville Breck, Roger Goodrich, Arthur* Chadwick, Raymond Hazelton, Bernice Cook, Evelyn Holden, Doris Cook, Harriet Hough ton, Francis Cross, Sadie House, Merle Davis, George* Hubbard, Dorothy DeFaria, Gladys* Huntley, Dwight Dewar, Marion* Kingston, Bessie Edward, Harold Stevens, Alice Fisher, George* Thompson, Dorothy* Hubbard, Dwight* Thompson, Marion* Judkins, Christine Towne, Norbert Morrice, Williamina* Welch, John* O'Grady, James Paddock, Sidney 1924 Philip, Alice Ance, Grace Perkins, Marshall* Barber, Elizabeth Rabidou, Mildred Boardman, Harold Ritzer, Rosa Brown, Charlotte Sargent, Edward Calderwood, Stewart Slack, Emma Creed, Maurice Towne, Charles Cusick, Annie* Wocdbury, Doris Donahue, Daniel* Dunsmoor, Gladys 1923 Duprey, Marion Bernasconi, Mario Flint, Winston Berry, Jyles Fullam, Minnie Britain, Aubrey Gilpin, Charles* Burn ham, Ida Grant, Gordon* Chase, Osborne* Grant, Richard Cook, Ethyl Horner, Roy*

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Hauver, Walworth* Hurley, Hilda Kinney, Catherine Moses, Grace* Ordway, Clarence Ortiz, Bienbenida Pervier, Lewis* Plumley, Fletcher Rabidou, Harold* Sargent, Louise Steele, Robert Stiles, Nettie Woodbury, Olga

Mumley, Reginald Poisson, Lionel Politi, Custcdio Reed, Mary Ritzer, Anna Sorell, Anna Stevens, Leona Swann, Marion

1925 Abbott, Lois Adams, Beulali Aiken, Catherine Austin, Elmer Baker, Herbert Beattie, William Bellanger, Eselle Berry, Edith Cameron, Alma Cass, Margie Drinkwater, Gordon Celley, Gwendolyn Chaffee, Mildred Clark, Harriett Cook, Dorothy Gibbs, John Hall, Royal Hamblin, Mae Hauver, Harold Hazelton, Beatrice Houston, Donald, Howard, Martin Huntley, Mary Jeffrey, Ruth Johnston, Mary Joyce, Raymond Knowles, Margaret Ladd, Veva Lee, Catherine Lee, Dorothy LeFebvre, Glenria

TEACHER TRAINING CLASS Austin, Mattie Ben net, Mary Corliss, Mabel Corliss, Shirley Hatch, Ruth Morrice, Williamina Ritzer, Rosa Sanders, Ina Viens, Mary Conditional P. G. Post Graduate

SPECIAL Bertha Delisle Marjorie Wheeler Myers Gokey

POST GRADUATES Corliss, Mabel Corliss, Shirley Hatch, Ruth Sanders, Ina Viens, Mary SUMMARY Boys Girls Seniors 14 Juniors 13 Sophomores 15 Freshman 13 Teacher training 1 Specials Mentioned twice

Totals 16 30 15 28 14 29 26 39 9 9 2 3 4 4

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PERSONAL INTEREST Here is a personal interest problem Suppose at the age of 15 years a boy or girl gets into the habit of saving five dollars per month, deposits same in the Northfield Trust Company where it earns 4 1-2 percent compounded semi-annually; how much will he or she have at the age of 25 years? at 35 years? How much is it worth to feel every morning when you awaken that you are a bit better off financially than on the previous day? You can't perhaps state this in terms of dollars and cents, it is one of the things that is valued only by the personal satisfaction it brings, but its worth trying. This bank welcomes the accounts of the younger folks. It pays the highest rate of interest consistent with safety, and endeavors to give the best possible service. NORTHFIELD TRUST COMPANY

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EDUCATION The mental exercises and drill of the mind causes it to expand and increases its comprehension. But an education is not complete if there is no comprehension of the value of proper, reasonable, saving. There is no such thing as independence without the saving habit. The entire purpose of the Northfield Savings Bank is to assist those who desire to save. TRY IT. SAVOY THEATRE HIGH CLASS PHOTO PLAYS Change of Programme Daily Admission 17 and 22 PHONE 138

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Printing That Sells Wares or Service must be carefully made, and circulated in select territory. No matter how good your printing is results will not be pleasing if mailed to prospects who are not known to you. It is your duty to get acquainted with the possible prospects. You can do this easily by inviting them to your store when exceptional offers are made by you. It is then up to you, as the sales manager, to study their nature and learn if they buy economically or otherwise. Do not expect to interest a prospect by mail unless you can talk in a heart-toheart way the same as you do when behind your counter. The 'printed salesmen' we make you will clinch sales if, therefore, you know where to send them. Many printers base their prices on the known power of various sales medias, so, it behooves dealers in wares or service to try to make every piece of their mailable printing get business.

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The Editors of the 1922 "Rambler" wish to express their sincere appreciation to all those who have helped, in any way, to make our book a success. We wish to thank, particularly, the business enterprises whose generous assistance has made possible the publication of the "Rambler."

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