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abetted by the faultless (?) memories of many older fellows. And rumors were rife
concerning the meting out of punishments. Altogether the period was passed in a
sort of bored hibernation. Everybody was ripe for mischief, but nobody quite dared
to assume the leadership.
In the last few weeks, during which a good many hopefuls spent their time in
counting first the days, then the hours, and finally the minutes and seconds remain­
ing till the Easter vacation, Mrs. Andrews reassembled the Proscenium Club to
rehearse for the usual spring play. The Q ueen’s H usband was chosen, and per­
fectly superb acting by Richard Earle made it a success. Bill Vail and Marshall
Maclsaac had important parts and acquitted themselves with distinction. Philip
Hersey was enjoyed by all in his character as a Communist. It seems to come natural
with Phil.
The day after the play marked the ending of the winter term, an event which
was welcomed with great enthusiasm by the entire population of the school. We
departed to rest our frayed ganglions as best we could in the excitement of the
Easter season.
Returning after a week’s rest, we found it hard to believe that this was the
same place. The magic touch of spring had transformed the grounds from soggy
wastelands into rolling carpets of green, the trees had burst forth in all their glory,
and hundreds of birds had returned to their homes in the ivy. The mornings became
clear and sparkling, the days warm and drowsy, and the evenings long and cool.
The inevitable games of "nigger-baby” soon put in their appearance, and study hall
was delayed until after dusk had set in. Coach Waughtel assembled the baseball
team, which proceeded to have a fairly successful season. Representing the class
were Captain Sanderson, captain-elect "Rich” Mowry, Jones, E. Mowry, Read, and
Wood. The Seniors elected a new D elphian board, with Dave Wilson at its head.
And last but not least, we celebrated our annual Father and Son Day. The old and
decrepit dads surprised everybody, including themselves, by winning the baseball
game. At the banquet the usual speeches were made amid much singing and cheering.
Finally the long-awaited day arrived when we all marched into the Hall to
watch the self-conscious Seniors step up and receive their diplomas. Prizes were
awarded to the deserving, and only the College Boards remained between us and the
heavenly vista of idleness. These we passed quite successfully and then departed
eagerly to catch up on a lot of lost sleep.
V.
After a two-week postponement due to infantile paralysis in Providence, the
opening of school came around and with it our ascension to the seat of power and
dignity at the rear of the study hall. No longer did we have to turn around enviously
to survey the grinning Seniors. We were the center of attraction now and could
smile complacently at the childish antics of first formers, feeling that we enjoyed the
confidence of Mr. Henderson. But we found all too soon that our new position
entailed new responsibilities. "You fellows are setting the example now,” "You’re
old enough to do this thing yourselves,” or "We expect a little more from you older

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