Mansfield High School - Hornet / Green Years Yearbook (Mansfield, MA)

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NY eliee Yor Ag he baie), Os kerk 17 Benny Ketchum Abner Ketchum Mrs. Barrett Claudia Tommy Lansing John Bruce Charles Martin Jura Charente Var Charente Bella McWatt Elmira Spinster Elvira Spinster Eleanor Smith Spivins Tulio Picciandria Tokio Joseph Sarro Watkins Arthur Jodrey Louis Davison Leo Fletcher Lucille Giles Dorothy Hayward Ralph Chase Henry Clark George Hanson Gertrude Sweet Gino Scarpellini Edythe Topping Dorothy Strese DANCERS Wilma Sowle Robert Barre Margery Shepard Joseph Harrigan Ida Morini Mamie Lombardi Joseph Falotico Michael Soldani On Thanksgiving night “A Lucky Break” was presented in the Town Hall before an audience of about eight hundred. After the play dancing was enjoyed, with music by Strople’s Orchestra. A pleas- ing aftermath of all these activities was the delight- ful party given to the cast by the coach, Mrs. Morse. This has been a successful year in all sports, through the efforts of Francis Murphy, Nickey Rossi, Charles Buck, Harold Willard, Hugo Blandori, Alfred DeLutis, John Certuse, Louis Davison, and Edward Cody. The Girls’ Basket Ball Team has had an excep- tional year, with Lucille Giles as captain, supported by Margaret Burr, Dorothy Strese, Helen Schromm, Gladys Harlor, Wilma Sowle, and Elinor Woodbury, manager. Many of the class have labored long and well for the “Green Parrot”. Prophecy of the By Dorotuy It was a warm day in June, 1950, that I re- turned to Mansfield. I had planned this visit in anticipation of meeting my old classmates. All my efforts were futile, however, since everything had completely changed. Massive buildings had replaced the small wooden structures of old Mansfield. The streets were crowded, and though I searched for familiar faces, I saw none. I followed the crowd for a time. Most of the people appeared to be ent- ering a large building a short distance down the street. I realized it was a theatre. There being nothing to prevent my entrance, I walked in. The tiers of leather seats had given way to comfortable This year Mary Walker, Edythe Topping, and Henry Clark took part in the annual speaking contest. In the historical pageant in honor of George Washington, which was presented on May 20, parts were taken by Muriel Hall, Henry Clark, George Hanson, Wilma Sowle, Margaret Burr, Lucille Giles, Ralph Chase, George Voegeli, John Scaldini, Arthur Jodrey, James Bannon, Francis Murphy, Leo Fletch- er, and John Certuse. At a class meeting on April 8, Mr. Robinson announced Wilma Sowle valedictorian, and Gertrude Sweet salutatorian. The following were admitted to membership in the Pro Merito Society: Hugo Blandori, Margaret Burr, John Certuse, Ralph Chase, Henry Clark, Lucille Giles, Arthur Jodrey, Alice Maday, Charlotte Morse, Wilma Sowle, Gertrude Sweet, Margaret Valois, George Voegeli, and Elinor Woodbury. Dorothy Strese was chosen to predict the fu- ture, Edythe Topping to draw up the will, Dorothy Hayward to write the ode, Charlotte Morse to com- pose the music for the ode, and Elinor Woodbury to compile the history of the class. Class night exercises were held in the Mansfield Tavern on May 14. At last, after four memorable years of work and play, we near our goal. With our graduation exercises on June 22, and the reception to be tendered us on June 24 by the Junior Class, our high school life draws to a close. We shall miss the daily associa- tion with our classmates. We know that we shall miss the friendship and advice of our teachers, which we have enjoyed throughout our course. Let us each profit by this friendship and advice. Let our graduation be not a sunset but the dawn of a suc- cessful and useful life. Class of 1932 L. STRESE arm chairs. I was not in the least reluctant to sink into one of these. In a few moments the lights were dimmed, and to my amazement, there appeared on the screen the words, “Vocations and Avocations of the Clas s of 1932, Mansfield High School.” For a moment I sat breathless, eagerly awaiting the first picture. There it was, a large modern factory. A closer view disclosed the name, EFatmore Peanut Butter Co., Valois Valois. Next there appeared a view of the owner’s office. Sitting at a ponderous desk was Marguerite, personally sampling a large jar of peanut butter. Another office was shown, where

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16 YSU Yo Hea Re Heeb Om olor History of the Class of 1932 By Exvinor S$. Wooppury Four short years ago, when we became known to the world as the Freshman Class of the Mansfield High School, graduation seemed but a dream in the distant future. Since then we have steadily ap- proached our goal, though not without frequent mis- givings. Tonight we realize that our career as a class is rapidly drawing to a close and that soon we shall no longer be pupils, but alumni of Mans- field High School. In September, 1928, the Freshman Class was divided, the commercial students remaining at the Central School, and the college preparatory students entering the High School. At the first class meeting of the High School division, which was called by Mr. Robinson, we elected the officers for our freshman year. Joseph Harrigan was chosen president; Francis Murphy, vice-president; Muriel Hall, secretary; and Wilma Sowle, treasurer. The Junior High School division did not elect officers. Although we did not during this first year par- ticipate as a class in any school activity, several of our members won individual distinction. Football letters were awarded to Charles Buck, Nickey Rossi, and Francis Murphy. Nickey also earned his letters in basketball and baseball. In the preliminary speaking contest, held in April, our class was well represented by Joseph Harrigan and Wilma Sowle. We were reunited as sophomores in September, 1929. The first class meeting was called by our adviser, Miss Lyman, for the purpose of electing officers. The result was as follows: Harold Willard was chosen president; Francis Murphy, vice-presi- dent; Nickey Rossi, secretary; Gertrude Sweet, treasurer. Leo Fletcher, Mary Walker, and Eleanor Smith were chosen to compete in the annual speaking con- test, held in April. In December of this year we were glad to wel- come Alfred DeLutis. Again we were prominent in athletics. Charles Buck, Francis Murphy, Nickey Rossi, John Certuse, Alfred DeLutis, Hugo Blandori, and Edward Cody won awards. Margaret Burr, Dorothy Strese, and Wilma Sowle were letter members of the Girls’ Bas- ketball Team. In June we carried out the usual sophomore custom of making the large motto for the seniors’ graduation. Another school year closed, and eagerly we put aside our bcoks to enjoy a welcome two-months’ vacation. Returning, we took up the responsibilities of juniors, with Mr. Sargent as our adviser. We chose John Certuse for our president; Elizabeth White for our vice-president; Hugo Blandori for our secretary; and Margaret Burr for our treasurer. At the beginning of this our third year we were happy to have Daphne Fowler, Virginia Sherman, and George Voegeli join us. In December we were proud to display our new class rings, which were greatly admired by all our friends. ' Our first real social activity as a class was the Christmas party, which we held in the gymnasium. After a short program and the distribution of gifts by Santa Claus, Tucker’s Collegians furnished music for dancing. At the speaking contest in April, once more Wilma Sowle and Eleanor Smith upheld the honor of the class. Our previous high standard in sports was main- tained through the year of 1930—1931 by Francis Murphy, Charles Buck, Alfred DeLutis, Nickey Ros- si, Hugo Blandori, John Certuse, Harold Willard, and Edward Cody. Margaret Burr was captain of the Girls’ Basketball Team, while Lucille Giles, Gladys Harlor, Helen Schromm, Dorothy Strese, and Wilma Sowle did notably good work for the team. Early in June we began to make plans for the outstanding event of the year—the annual reception to the seniors. Various committees were formed, all the members of the class cooperating to make our reception one of the best ever tendered to a senior class in the Mansfield High School. For this occa- sion we were fortunate to obtain Bernard Loring and his Lido Venice Orchestra. After the summer vacation, we returned happy, but dignified, seniors. With Mrs. Olsen as our ad- viser, we elected for this, our last year together, these officers: Ralph Chase, president; Gertrude Sweet, vice-president; Ida Morini, secretary; and Walter Lawrence, treasurer. In October tryouts were held to select members for the various parts in the class play, “A Lucky Break”. The following cast was chosen. by Mrs. Olsen and Mrs. Morse, who so successfully coached us: Martha Mullet Nora Mullet Clara Belle Marguerite Valois Margaret Burr Elinor Woodbury

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18 Yel eat (ACRe hae 3) sO eked Alice Maday, assisted by Corrine Schools, was add- ing a long column of figures. So the old pals were still doing bookkeeping together. Now the scene changed completely, and a large theatre in New York appeared. On a large bill-board a life-like picture of “Iggy” Burr held my attention. Looking closer, I perceived the words, “M. William- ina Burr, now appearing in person. See and hear her in Broadway’s latest number, ‘Pass the Salt”, A view of the interior showed the owner’s office. A young lady, whom I immediately recognized as Edythe Topping, casually strolled in. After slyly removing the gum from her mouth, she began to pull out drawer after drawer, apparently in search of some necessary article. As her search grew more extensive, a look of alarm spread over her features. All at once her face lighted with a smile as she pulled a pencil from her hair. As this picture faded, a laundry flashed upon the screen. Princess Delliacono, wielding an electric iron, displayed a great deal of energy, which served as inspiration fcr the workers under her supervision. I smiled inwardly, recalling her energetic nature, especially in English classes. Quickly the scene shifted to a beauty parlor on the forty-eighth floor of the Wheeler Building. Stasia Piasecki, the proprietor, was expertly apply- ing a beauty clay to a customer’s face. I recognized the patron, even through this mask, as Mary Walker, star reporter of the “Tattle Tale”. Suddenly the docr flew open and Lilla Kelly breathlessly entered. Her face glowed with excitement. Mary, ever on the alert for news, listened to her for a moment; then both dashed out the door. Beauty clay and facials were forgotten for the time being. Now a broadcasting station in Boston was shown. Joe Sarro, Whispering Baritone of the Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra, was crooning a heartrending solo. A close-up of the orchestra itself revealed Joe Har- rigan, Gardner Walker, George Hanson, George Voegeli, Michael Soldani, Gert Sweet, and Dot Hay- ward among its number. I next perceived the Grand Terminal of Greater Mansfield. Behind a huge stand stood Frances Mor- ton, selling papers. A modern electric locomotive pulled in, and as the passengers filed into the station, I recognized Edward Cody, Home-Run King, and Charlotte Morse, composer. A great commotion was taking place at the end of the ticket line. Elinor Woodbury, late as usual, was vainly trying to push aside a fat gentleman. Elinor was head librarian in the spacious library of New West Mansfield. Next an airplane, flashing across the screen, swooped gracefully to earth. As the pilot descended I recognized Grace Dean. The passenger alighted, swaying dizzily. A closer view confirmed my sus- picions. Ray Alimenti, World’s Daredevil, had just been performing on the wings. Then I saw the familiar speedway of New West Mansfield. A large bus, driven by Billy Cornish, sped past. By the expression on the passengers’ faces I could see that they were none too sure of his skill. A motorcycle, seeming to come from nowhere, whizzed by. A hasty glimpse was sufficient. Billy Dunne was still trying to become a hill climber. The following picture was rather blurred. As it cleared, I could see a large crowd. In its center was Joe Falotico, mounted on a box, delivering a fiery speech on the advantages of living in White- ville. One man loudly applauded. As the picture faded, I recognized him as Emerson Conrad. Then a series of Pathé announcements appeared: “Wilma Sowle has recently won a dance mara- then, which was conducted at the “Pepper Pot”, on the shores of the Winnicunett. “Ida Morini now owns a chain of grocery stores.” “Daphne Fowler has become a model in Paris, demonstrating the perfect curtsy.” “Angelina Squadrilli has founded a home for stray dogs and cats.” “Arthur Jodrey is appearing in a picture with Greta Garbo.” “Virmadel Johnson is a successful lion tamer for Ringling Brothers.” “Eleanor Smith and Gladys Peck, noted acrobats, are touring the country.” “Sherwood Knight, who has become a missionary in the Far East, is teaching the natives the art of eloquent oration.” “Olga Cotterill has made a non-stop flight to Sharon in one of her latest inventions, a wingless glider.” “Louise Monty, noted woman scientist, has dis- covered a new planet.” “Lena DiGiovanni has attained fame as an astrologist.” “Leo Fletcher, famed explorer, has just com- pleted an expedition into the heart of Africa.” “Enid Warren has become a world-famous comedienne, successor to Marie Dressler.” “Charlie Buck, owing to his height, is working for the Children’s Relief Association, untangling elusive kites and gliders.” “Clair Griswold has become famous through one of his paintings portraying life in Foxboro.” “Doug DeLutis, model for Sure-Shine Dental Creme, is known as The Man with the Smile.” “Hugo Blandori and Johnny Certuse have re- placed Amos and Andy.” “Harold Nordberg and Rudy Vallee are broad- casting on the same program.” “Upon the retirement of Charlie Scarborough,