Bristol High School - Green and White Yearbook (Bristol, RI)

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V new and rich lands of education and knowledge. During this voyage the sea became a bit rougher and the going a little harder; but this we expected. On this second trip, two members of our crew were chosen to serve on the Student Council. It was also (hiring this second year that we became more and more accustomed to the rough going- so that when the ship headed for its summer port, we were more than ready for our vacation, which would be followed by the hardest journey of all—the junior year. After that summer vacation, we returned determined—determined to succeed and to make this cruise the most successful of all. Again we elected new officers, also selected the members to represent us on the Student Council. But the two most important events of our junior year were the reception for the football team tendered by our own class, and the Junior Prom; the latter being held on the main deck of our cruiser, “The ’35,” in honor of our upper classmen. That “prom” was said to be one of the most successful ever conducted on this ship. Days had passed into weeks and weeks into months, and again the time for our summer vacation had arrived. The summer months passed much too quickly and September found us again aboard our ship and headed on our fourth cruise—which would be the last and most enjoyable one of all. Before this trip was actually undertaken several plans were made. Once more we elected our class officers, and Student Council members. Then we, sophisticated seniors, set sail upon our last cruise. On this trip were passed the happiest and most exciting moments of our high school life. Two of these may well be represented in the senior play, “Pollyanna ” and in the operetta, “Rose of the Danube”. But now the boat was speedily approaching its destination. Plans were made for graduation. Class Day. and last of all. our Senoir Reception—the last time that the crew of the good ship “The 35” will ever meet again as a single body. Now the smooth sailing is over—we must leave our ship- which will be manned by a different crew and start out on the cruise of life; this time without officers and crew; only our own confidence and courage to steer us on ; bat no matter whether the sea be rough or calm, we all hope our ship will continue to be sailed on its true course— the one to success and happiness! HOWARD BFXXKTT, Sec. 35. CLASS PROPHECY It is the year 1950 Behold in me a mystic fortune-teller, crystal-gazer. I have ascended the ladder of fame and fortune but evidently the top rung was cracked; for, as I attempted to establish myself at the top, the rung broke and I descended most ungracefully. But such is lite. I am obliged to move from my home where I have a room with all the tools of my profession, there, the bizarre bed, black and silver drapes which darken the room and lend it the “mystery” touch; the crystal ball in the center of a small silver table that has disclosed so many things. I go over and touch it and unwittingly remembrances of the old days flash through my brain. Let’s sec—I graduated from Colt in—uh. 1935! Such a long time ago and it’s so long since I’ve seen my classmates. What fun it would be to look them up to see if their ambitions and dreams were fulfilled. If only I could—but—ah. yes—the crystal ball! What an easy way to see every one of the class of ’35. Instantly, 1 sit down at the table and pass my hands over the crystal ball. It clouds, then clears and then I see a sign which reads “M. Antoine.” A man comes out of the door—why, it’s ANTHONY BRUNO-who is talking with a French accent’. He is gesticulating wildly and suddenly two people GREEN turuQ WD1 DTE- 26

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CLASS ODE Ships and dreams are linked together; Dreams are o’er when ships arrive. Though the golden cruise is over For the class of thirty-five, Mem’ries of our days at Colt Will always keep our dreams alive. Our ship, a vessel strong and sturdy Embarked in nineteen thirty-two; Though the storms and gales were many And hopes of crossing very few. We safely weathered Neptune’s fury And docked—our journey safely through. Our Alma Mater soon we’ll leave Regretfully—then we’ll contrive To realize our ship of dreams. As faithfully we work and strive. Our inspiration e’er will be The class of nineteen thirty-five. RUSSELL BULLOCK. ’35. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In the month of September, 1933, came to Colt High School, a class of ninety-two pupils. At that time we were considered a large class, but slowly our class decreased, until at the close of the sixth term we were fifty-two in number. Not long after we entered high school our class officers were elected. They were as follows: President. William Simons: Vice Pres-dent, William Serpa; Secretary, Elsie Weaver. The sophomore members of the student council were Thomas Byrnes and Thomas Olstead. Sally Church and Esther Perkins were on the sophomore editors on the Green and White staff. A few clubs were formed during the year to benefit the pupils. The Dramatic Club and the Debating Club were very successful. Several debates of great interest were given. The most successful event of the year was the Hallowe’en Party given in honor of the sophomore clas£ Now in our Junior year the class is very small, numbering forty-seven students. Our class officers are as follows: President. Peter Alfano; Vice President. William McCarthy; Treasurer, Thomas Van Voast; Secretary. Elsie Weaver. The Executive Board consists of Frances Capone. chairman; Ruth Tattrie, Thomas Byrnes. William Sisson, and William Simmons. The Junior members of the student council are Ruth Tattrie, William McCarthy and Peter Alfano. Rose Formisano and Elsie Weaver are the junior editors on the Green and White staff while Ruth Tattrie is Associate Editor-in-chief. On the evening of May 24, 1935, the Junior Promenade was held. It was one of the most successful proms ever held by any of the junior classes. ELSIE WEAVER. Sec. 36. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the year of 1931. the good ship “The 35”. was christened and its crew, the class of 1935 was officially formed at the Guiteras Memorial Junior High School. This crew was made up of students from St. Mary’s Parochial School and of students who were already members of the Guiteras Junior High. It was then and there that we climbed aboard our ship and embarked upon our four year cruise; but first we elected the officers of this group, known as the officers of the Freshman class of 1935. The sea was calm during that first year and the sailing was smooth and uneventful. That year passed quickly and in June we were given our furlough for the remainder of the summer, until ordered to report at the end of that period at the Colt Memorial High School. Here we would set out upon the second leg of our cruise, and would travel to GREEN W DIO THE- --- ----------———r 25

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conic, out of the door. HELEN AGUAR and ROBERT ANDERSON, “Ant’s” assistants, probably. The famed beautician is speaking. ”1 do not like ze printing of inv name on ze sign. C’est terrible! Somebody do somesing! His two assistants look frightened. It’s the same old Anthony, a fuss over nothing, but before something happens to the assistants, I pass my hands over the crystal and dear me, an opera house comes into view. On the stage, singing in a high soprano voice is PEGGY MATHEWSON in the role of Salome,” Peggy, who was scared stiff that Mrs. Donovan would make her sing in “Rose of the Danube.” The crystal clouds again and this time I see a broadcasting station. A program is just going on the air. It’s Bobby Benson and who do you think takes the part of the brave Bobby? No less than CARMINE C. CIRILLO. Am I amazed? But before I have the pleasure of listening to Carmine, the crystal clouds and the scene changes to a fashion salon. Oh. yes. I’ve heard it, “Mine. Lenore’s.” And there’s LEONORA de ROCHA herself in a stunning gown with pins in her mouth, trying a gorgeous green creation on the famous actress RACHELLE GUTHRIESKA, who. they say, was a Russian immigrant, but attained fame and fortune in Hollywood. Russian? No, sir, the Scotch Lassie of Colt. ’35. The scene changes, this time to a church. It’s Sunday, the congregation has assembled— and there is the minister who is none other than LLOYD SMITH. Well, here is some one whose wish was granted. Lloyd always wanted to be a minister. The scene changes and there I see BARBARA HUESTIS in a laboratory. She is puttering around a beaker that contains a black liquid which is boiling furiously. She contemplates it and suddenly drops something into the beaker. Boom! An explosion and thick black smoke. As the smoke clears Barbara. with blackened face, is explaining that she put one prune too many in the solution! Imagine. a poor harmless prune did all that! The scene changes to a large bank. Behind a door marked “President” sits ALFRED LARUE who is very pompous, if you can picture Freddy being pompous. He is giving orders to his private secretary, HOPE MOWRY. In Walter Winchell’s last column he said that a romance between the two was in progress. It’s been done, you know—wealthy boss marrying beautiful, timid secretary. Rut enough of that. In my crystal I sec now a night club. Couples are dancing to the scintillating music of a smooth orchestra. The style of music is reminiscent of Guy Lombardo’s, which was quite famous in my high school days. The leader raises a cornet to his lips and I recognize the tune as Looky, looky, lookv, here comes Cooky.” Evidently he is reviving old songs. His face is familiar—of course— JOSEPH SECURO! No wonder his band sounded like Lombardo’s. I remember when Joe was berserk about Guyi Now. the scene changes to an artist’s studio. Sitting on a raised p’atform behind an artist’s easel is MARY LA RICE. She has become a famous model and is very ntfucli in demand. You can see her face on almost any popular magazine that you pick up nowadays. An artist in a paint-daubed smock and red beret is putting the finishing touches on the portrait. He’s quite famous, too, as the creator of the comic strip Silly Tillie.” Of course you know who I mean—JOSEPH SIMOES. There’s a lad who has gone far. He was a swell artist at Colt. The crystal clouds again. This time when it clears. I see fashionable Palm Springs”. This is where the screen stars come and it said that the stars approve of the lifeguards before they’re hired. Here’s one coming over now. GREEN OAndL WDIOTTE- 27