East High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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RADIO CLUB Firtl row. left to right R. Krikorian. J. McGuinnrss, E. Johnson. A. Ascrmcly. R. Moore. E. Palagi. F. McCabe A. N'ahabcdian. $. Mo lyl. S c o n J r o w H Wszol. B. Dunn. M Croke. E Harrop. E Pearson. R. Grady. P Logan. B Watters. B Arzi. B Hall. B Houle. A McKnight. R Mul ligan. P Reynolds Third row- N. Mul ligan. B Soule. M Jacoby. J. Butler. N Eastwood. S. Demelrop-olous. A Minko. J. As-pinwall. M. Bartlett. J. McLean. Fourth row: G. Fran-cesconi. V. Kielbasa. S Krikorian. J. Goorigian. I Kinoian. A Westcott. B. Partridge. Fifth row: G. Shabo. A Pikul. R. Clarkson. J. Parkinson. G. Naza-rian. D. Schwartz. C. Wunschel. N. Reisch. A. Nathanson. Radio Club UNDER the enthusiastic direction of Miss Henrietta C. Brazeau. the Radio Club has enjoyed great prestige. Its activities were manifold and of paramount interest in the school and community. As a member of the Pawtucket High Schools' Workshop. East played a prominent role in a series of radio broadcasts presenting the story of the founding of the six New England states. “Early New England Days” was given in six parts. The first, entitled Men of Action , was a dramatization of the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth. Paradise in the Wilderness”, presented on March 25 and the second in the series, was the familiar story of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. On April 1. in the third broadcast, the club members featured the life of Roger Williams. Interrupting the New England series, a dramatic program based on the life of Thomas A. Edison was presented in recognition of Science Fair Week. On April 15, the New England series was resumed in a program honoring the English discoverer of the Connecticut valley. This was followed on April 22 by the chronicle of John Mason, founder of New Hampshire, while the final presentation, offered on April 29. was the account of Fort Dummer. entitled Land of the Green Mountains' . During Music Week there was a special broadcast, a dramatic story based on the life of Marian Anderson, the great American contralto. Musical numbers were rendered by students on the same program. Socially, too, the Radio Club was active. The organization sponsored a roller skating party and an evening performance. The proceeds of the former paid for the pins awarded to senior members, while the money from the latter helped purchase a sorely needed radio recorder. This recorder will be used by both the broadcasting classes and the Radio Club, to improve the voices of the members. The outstanding event was the annual trip to Boston, where the members were guests of radio stations and radio colleges. A special assembly was held on March 26. at which Mr. Powers, head of the New England Division of Publicity for the Yankee Network, was guest speaker. Mr. Powers enumerated the future possibilities of radio, explained the value of F. M. (Frequency Modulation) and the fascinating procedure of broadcasting by facsimile, and suggested the wonderful opportunities for high school graduates in the various fields of television. The officers of the 1947 season were as follows: Bud Heald, president: Elaine Pearson. vice-president: Mildred Croke, secretary: Clinton Pearson, treasurer: and Barbara Houle, librarian. 76

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Student Club THE Student Club, a senior girls' organization of the Y. W. C. A., proved to be one of the most active groups of the school year. With the help of Mrs. Ernest F. Scott, the very popular and esteemed leader of teen-age groups, the girls were able to effect a great many enterprises. After a close election, the following were chosen as officers: Helen Wszol, president; Beatrice Lamarre, vice-president: Nan Laird, secretary; Beverly Gorman, associate secretary: Dorothy Murray, treasurer: and Norma Nelson, associate treasurer. The girls immediately began planning for the principal events which were to follow. The first social feature was a hay ride to Crazy Corners on a cold October night. Then came the joint monthly meetings with the Hi-Y of the Y. M. C. A., when different types of movies were shown so that the boys and girls could discuss and work out solutions to their own youthful problems. These gatherings always ended with dancing and refreshments which were enjoyed very much by all. The Christmas formal, conducted for all the teen-age clubs of the Y. W. C. A., was a gay party with colorful decorations of sleighs, bells, mistletoe, and even old Santa himself. The girls took part in several plays for the World Fellowship Drive, Christmas program, and other association meetings. They can well boast of their contributions to the Community Chest. World Fellowship Drive. World Reconstruction Fund, and the Red Cross. The mother-daughter tea, at which the Student Club members acted as gracious hostesses, was held in February. The sophomores presented a fashion show and the juniors and seniors gave a short play and specialty numbers at the same affair. At that function our mothers had the opportunity to become acquainted with the capable leaders of the Y. W. C. A. Our most progressive effort was the conference (the first of its kind in many years) held by all clubs of the city. Its purpose was the discussion of teen-age problems. The renowned Dr. Slutz, guest speaker, gave much wise advice to America's future leaders and helped to prepare them for the paths that lie ahead. After a busy year of both work and play, the club meetings terminated with the annual mother-daughter banquet in May. An unusually large number attended this last social event of the season, when the seniors paid their farewell tribute to teen-age clubs. The girls of East will always remember the Student Club of 1946-47, for it was the understanding and co-operation of every one of them that made it so great a success. STUDENT CLUB First row. left to right. H. Wszol. E. Pearson. B. Gorman. N. Nelson. E. Stuart. L. McGeehan. A. Hoggarth. J. Pinsoneault. S. Ghir-elli. M Jurukian. B. Doyle. M Barber. B. Kelly. Second row: J. Pail-thorpe. S Grecnhalgh. M Craik. B Redding ton. L. O'Neil. P Campbell. E. Harrop. E. Dunn. M. Crokc. G. Varone. P. Grcenhalgh. G. Powell. A Hanley. M. Yabroudy. J Dami-ani. Third row: N. May-den. V Fazzani. H. Mayoh. M. Smith. J Tome'lini. J. Trescott. B Watters. M. Brown. I.. Smith. A Perry. 1 Durant. N. l.aird. A Aubin. C, Mitchell. Fourth row: B. Gor ton. J. Nelson. D Davis. B. Jakeman. 1. Grocott. I.. Barlow. J. Bleasc. J Moreau. E. McCree. N. Bowab. B Hauser. J. Smiley. S Michalik. Fifth row: I Hull. D. Dearman. J. Carizzi. J Kelly. M Kopp. B Sartini. A. Pardini. F Newman. D. Ridolfi. M Taylor. V. Foley. C. Norton. V. Johnson. Sixth row: B Dal ton. E. Jones. M. Hard-row. J. Milligan. B Gustafson. F. Kuzvnski. M. Gallagher. N Mulli gan. L. Vecoli. M Moran.

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Cinemasters THE Cinemasters' Club played a role of paramount importance in the curriculum of East. Its chief function was to supply many classes with visual aids which supplemented and motivated the study of numerous subjects. Science and history classes, in particular, made frequent use of the films. Many schools have only just introduced visual education into their system, but East has been using it for many years. Under the experienced leadership of Mr. Berube, the members of the club gave up many of their study periods to run films on divers topics for the different classes. Besides presenting the movies, the members operated the sound system in the auditorium. The use of films for instruction and enjoyment in the auditorium was limited, for the Cinemasters did not possess an auditorium projector. To overcome this handicap, the group started a fund to purchase the necessary equipment. The proceeds of the successful St. Patrick's day dance, sponsored by the club, formed a nucleus for the fund. Training provided by work with the Cine-masters will prove valuable to those who wish to make motion picture projecting their career. During the war, many former Cinemasters, who had entered the Services, obtained fine positions as projector operators, for the Armed Forces utilized visual education in the training of their men. The club began the year with elections at which the following officers were elected: Walter Choquette. president: Ralph Ether-ington. vice-president: Ardashes Nahabedian. secretary: and Aram Chobanian. treasurer. The members spent most of their time presenting films to classes, but they also found time to teach the sophomore and junior novices how to operate the equipment. Business meetings were carried on every Wednesday afternoon in Room 216. After the regular business was completed, the group cleaned and spliced torn film in preparation for its use at any moment. To familiarize the groups with their equipment, instruction films were shown once a month in place of a regular weekly meeting. Because of the compactness and the simplicity of operation, the DeVry apparatus was used. At the close of a busy and successful season, the Cinemasters held their annual party, at which they enjoyed movies and. later, refreshments. CINEMASTERS First row. left to right C. Matoian. A-Pikul. W. Choquette. R Ethcrington. A. Nahabedian. A. (hobani.in. A. Nathanson. Second row: R Man-osh. A Russell. S. Nahabedian. C. Wunschel. J Parkinson. S Motyl. F McCabe. N. Bou rassa. R Reetz. R Za-I oaky Tail. Third tow: N. Reisch. R Lambert. K. Fanning. R Moeller. W. McCormick. J. Lapham.