Worcester High School of Commerce - Caduceus Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1950 volume:

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Bonardi Isabelle Bosworth . William Bousha Mildred Bowen . Claire A. Bowman Thomas E. Boyle . . . Vocal Training, Glee Club . Stenograjrhy, Office Practice fSubstitutej Art, Cartooning . . . . . Office Practice History, Civics . . Mechanical Drawing, Blue Print Reading . ..... Physical Education . Physiology, Health, Biology . Typewriting, Stenograjrhy, and Penmanship . . . . . . . . . Biology . . . . . . . . . Radio Mary M. Bradley 5777- .... French, English Robert G. Brearley'1Z?37f'-FN-f- 'T'NConte porary Civilization, History Joseph M. Breen .......... English Thomas A. Breen . . History John E. Brierly . . Civics Gertrude M. Bryant ...... English Floyd W. Burnell Mrs. Carol M. Burns Richard W. Butler Grace A. Buxton Florence S. Buyniski Harry Cahill . Helen S. Carroll Marie M. Carroll Mildred E. Christenson Pauline E. Cole . Elizabeth Craighead John F. Creamer Marion G. Cruikshank James L. Davidson Helen L. Davis . . . . . . Bookkeeping . . KSubstitutej Arithmetic, Economics . . . . Science, Radio . . . journalism, English . Stenography, Penmanship . . Civics, Physics . , . History, English . Penmanship, Bookkeeping . . Art, Crafts, Ceramics, Weaving . .... French, English . . French, English, Geography . . . Law, Civics . . English, Consumer Goods . Physical Education . Spanish, French Angela D'Errico H. Allan Dickie . Edward Dolan Margaret M. Donallan . Francis Doran . Sadie Duguid . Theodore E. Dumas Gertrude T. Eastman Irving P. Erickson Mary E. Erwin . Henry R. Fitzmaurice Donald Flynn . John E. Foley . Mary E. Friel . Marion L. Fullerfvu William Gannon Ora S. Gatti . Francis G. Gleason Mary F. Greaney Edna T. Greeko Ruth P. Greenlay William C. Haddad Richard F. Halloran Marion Higgins . Mildred Horne . Rita Howard . Francis P. Hussey William S. Italiano Kathryn A. Jerome J. Oliver Johnstone . . . Algebra . . . History Business Arithmetic, Economics . Ojjlice Practice . Law, Civics . . . Biology Science, rlffathematics . . Chemistry . . Algebra, Trigonometry, Solid Geometry . . . Spanish . Bookkeeping, Contemporary Civilization . . . English Algebra, Geometry English Af'-I-A-:is A.?MuUQMu.sic Appreciation, Harmony Algebra, Arithmetic O ce Practice English, French X . . . Italian . Modeling, Art 9 ff . . Bookkeeping Chemistry, General Science . . . English . . Bookkeeping . . Typewriting . . Stenography, Penmanship . . Bookkeeping, Penmanship Bookkeeping, Italian, Typewriting fSubstitutej journalism Civics, French Arthur G. Kanaracus . . I ., . fSubstitutej Modern Greek Edward T. King . Ca. .... English Marian G. Legg Lincoln S. Levinson Margaret A. Libby Evelyn G. Lundgren Edna O. Lundstrom Mary E. Manifold Olive G. Matthews Myles R. McAleer Evelyn M. McCabe . Stenography, Typewriting Commercial Art, General Art Guidance . English, History Office Practice Typewritings LCaD.:..r?'L..:!a:Q,q,...s-4-f-. . . English . Speech, English Latin, World History Matthew R. McGann w .... Physics Mrs. Ruth Messinger ...... Physiology and Health Mary A. Moran . Q .. . . . English Elsie G. Moreau . . . Stenography, Typewriting George F. Moriarty . . . French, English X Page Nine Page Ten Eleanor M. Murray . Typewriting, Penmanship I. Leavitt Newman . . . Mechanical Drawing Michael T. Neary . Bookkeeping, General Science, Counseling for Veterans . . . fSubstitutej Physiology and Health . L ' -Arne ican History, World History H. Elizabeth Nelson C. George Nylin John W. Oakes . . + ..... Spanish John M. O'Brien Katherine M. O' . . . . . Business Arithmetic . . . Typevvriting, English William T. O'Connell . Contemporary Civilization, Geometry, Counseling for Veterans Clare I. O'Conner . ....... English Margaret H. O'Donell . . Stenogra hy, Typewriting, and Penmanship John B. O'Leary ff, 3 . .... English Mary C. O'Lear . ..... Placement, English Paul A. oun Y. Z. Swedish, French Willard L. Osborn ......... Histiory John Parulis . . . . . History, Lithuanian Margaret M. Phillips ...... Physical Education John M. Riedl . . . H. . . R Marguerite Rogers TEUS5 YJ . Ojice Practice Edward E. Ruane ' ' ' Algebra, Commercial Law . . . . . Business Arithmetic, Algebra Helen V. Savage . . . Art Appreciation, English Samuel E. Sleeper Civics, Contemporary Civilization Laura G. Smith Mary A. Smith . . . . . English . . . . . . . . . . History Albert T. Stead . . . f . General Science, Economic Geography James Stevens . . . ff '. . . . English Alexander Sullivan ' . . English John F. Sullivan ..... . Bookkeeping John Sullivan ..... . . . History Thomas F. Sullivan . . . World History, Latin Lillian Sundee . Guidance Roy H. Wall . . . . . Typewriting Ralph W. Ward . Physical Education Francis Wiesman . Business Arithmetic Ruth I. Woodward . Stenography LOUISE COLEGROVE, Head Clerk BLANCHE M. RYAN MARY I. O'CONNELL ALICE E. BURDETTE EDITH B. ANDERSON RUTH A. WERNER EFPROXIA COCAINE 0 lm CGlIlYl1COJlF'l1flLlIlIl1 RALPH WALDO WARD Died October 23, 1949 Coach of Track and Teacher of Physical Education Former Coach of Football, Baseball and Basketball 1918-1949 THOMAS EDWARD BOYLE Died December 8, 1949 Teacher of Physics and Radio 1924-1949 Page Eleven . Qdell , Barbara gihflgon ' Caduceus Art taff BARBARA LINDELL, Chazrman Swastrvwivafginia Beatrice Bedard Marjorie Sundsti om I V . Mafiodet W ng! i Olive Corntois ohn Tarzian . M, K, lvl dard. it to ngnd 11014136 ge . . h U le Sycff Beatfx irgima Jo nson L . ' . First Raolngoxs owe CADUCEUS EDITORIAL BOARD '50-A BARBARA SMITH, Editor-in-Chief Beulah Cheney Bernadette Belanger Elizabeth Haggerty Shirley Francis Pauline Kaliszewski Helen Gallant Virginia Grimala Charles Hagg Norman Martin Natalie Mankowitz Arline Siel Marion Shong Grace Strakosz Christina Tod Qacfacezug ' ' Bama! 50-14 Firxt Row, left to right: Shirley Francis, Helen Gallant, Bernadette Belanger, Barbara Smith, Marion Shong Grace Strakos7 Second Row, left lo right: Charles Hagg, Natalie Mankovitz, Pauline Kaliszewski, Beulah Cheney, Virginia Grimala Arline Siel Norman Page Twelve Martin. C' L' ' aid Eacwcf '50-B Firxt Row, left to right: Ann Quinni Gregory Zekos, Gennaro Groccia, Editor-in-Cliief, Joan Anderson. Second Rom, left ln right: Janet Sterling, Angela Campanello, Ann McGrath, Nancy Anderson, Carol Supovitz. Third How, left to right: Gloria Reed, Francis Gentile, Lawrence Warpula, Rita Rondeau, Joan Anderson Nancy Anderson Angela Carnpaniello Nancy Bruso Robert Duby Richard Dymek Caduceus Advertisin Committee GLORIA REED, Chairman Francis Gentile Carolyn Fox Barbara Hedenstad Alexander Jozefowski Theodore Lambert Sylvia Leahy GENNARO GROCCIA, Editor-in-Chief joan Mulvehill Janet Sterling Ann McGrath Carol Supovitz Mae Pouttu Lawrence VVarpula .Ioan O'Loughlin Gregory Zekos Ann Quinn Gloria Reed A ' , ' ' First Row, left to right: Barbara Michaelian, Cloria Reed, Nancy Anderson Mary Kllrnkdltls Chairman, Nancy Anderson. Second Row, lei! to fight: Gladys Benneyan Barbara Michaelian Gladys Benneyan, Mary 'Klimkaitis, Ruth Johnson, Francis Ruch. Ruth Johnson Frances Ruch Page Thirteen Photograph Committee '50-A ARTHUR FLAHERTY Chairman Barbara Avery Robert Erricola Virginia Grimala Jane Muhr Fred Smith Maurice St. Germain First Row, left to right: Jane Muhr, Arthur Flaherty, Chairman, Virginia Grimala. Second Row, left to right: Maurice St. Germain, Robert Erricola. ANN CAMPBELL Chairman Marion Shong Patrick Gabriella Beulah Cheney Chester Levins Page Fourteen :iff Cammllffee '50- 14 First Row, left to right: Marion Shong, Ann Campbell, Beulah Cheney Semnd Row: Patrick Gabriella. Gift Committee 9 ROSE BRESCIA, Chairman Constance Garabcdian Ann Quinn Dorothy Paladino Carol Supovitz 5 , l 5 lfirxl Rmb. lvl! In right: Rose Brescia, Carol Supuvitl. Swrorzli Ron. lvfl tn liglllz Coiistanu' Garalmediail. Ann Quinn. P C' ' '50-A lfirxt Row, left to right: Irene VV:-rstak, Dorothy Palrlino, Mary Bosnakis, Virqinia Lindquisti Chair- man, Patricia Guertin, Florence St. Armand, Srmnrl Razr, lrjl In right: David Harrington, Blanclu- Camermi. Gilda Krock. Elsa Strom, Robert Duby. VIRGINIA LINDQUIST, Chairman Mary Bosnakis Patricia Gucrtin Joan Mulvchill Elsa Strom Blanche Cameron David Harrington Dorothy Paladino Irene Wcrstak Robert Duby Gilda Krock Florence St. Armand Page Fifteen Malta 0 ' '50-14 Norman Martin, Chairman Doreen Boston Arthur Flaherty Prom Committee '50- NORMAN MARTIN Chairman Arthur Flaherty Doreen Boston First Row, left to right: Patricia Kelliher, Corrine Zellmer, F. Charles Hagg, Irma Young. Serond Row, left to right: Patrick Gabriella, Lois Anderson, Irene Ferraro, CHARLES HAGG, Chairman Norman Martin. Lois Anderson Patrick Gabriella Norman Martin Irma Young Irene Ferraro Patricia Kelleher Paul Reschke -Corrine Zellmer Page Sixteen flffoifa eamnulifee '50-B JOAN HANN A Chairman Mary Bosnakis Carol Supovitz Mary Bosnakis Carol Supovitz Joan Hanna Prom Committee '50-B Firxt Row, left to right: Joan Mulvehill, Louise Martin, Ann Quinn, Althea Maillett, Chairman, Vivian Ellis, Virginia Lindquist. Second Row, left to right: Frances Gentile, Irene Werstak, Elsa Strom, Olive Comtois, Pauline Beauchesne, Lawrence Warpula. ALTHEA MAILLET, Chairman Pauline Beauchesne Francis Gentile Joan Mulvehill Elsa Strom Blanche Cameron Dave Harrington Ann Power Vivian Ellis Virginia Lindquist Julia Russell Laurence Warpula Page Seventeen elau lay C ' '50-14 JOAN PLOTCZIK Chairman Barbara Avery Patrick Gabriella Margaret Catherwood Robert Erricola Donald Johnson Frances Lorusso Mannie Efstratios Shirley Isbicki First Row, left to right: Margaret Catherwood, Joan Plotczk, Frances Lorusso, Shirley Isbicki, Barbara Avery. Second Row, left to right: Robert Erricola, Patrick Gabriella, Mannie Elstratios, Donald Johnson. Robert Erricola Class Orator Eleanor Nasitano Class Pianist Viola Lazour Class Testatrix Natalie Mankovitz Class Historian Jason Rosenbloom Class Musician Lucille Melucci Class Vocalist Page Eighteen Class Da Representatives '50- First Row, left to right: Eleanor Nasitano, Viola Lazour, Lucille Melucci, Natalie Mankovitz. Serond Row, left to right: Robert Erricola, Jason Rosenbloom. 01644 may Re ' eat '50-B Theodore Lambert Class Orator Geraldine Paulavedus Class Pianist Nancy Anderson Class Testatrix Patricia Guertin Class Historian Forrest Marcy Class Musician Rosalie Malcangi Class Vocalist First Row, left to right: Nancy Anderson, Rosalie Malcangi, C. Patricia Guertin. Svmna' Row, left to right: Forrest Marcy, Geraldine Paulavedus, Theodore Lambert. Class Da ommittee '50-B First Row, Inft to right: Constance Garabedian, Nancy Anderson, Gregory Zekos, Chairman, Ann Quin. Second Row, left to right: Gennaro Groccia, Louise Martin, Joan Nlulvehifll, Lawrence Warpula. GREGORY ZEKGS Chairman Robert Duby Gennaro Groccia Rosalie Harper Barbara Hedenstad Joan Mulvehill Ann Quinn Laurence VVarpula Page Nineteen Norman Martin, Treaxurer janet Loftus, Secretary Page Twenty Patrick Gabriella, President Senior Class Officers '50-A Patrick Gabriella Janet Loftus President Secretary Shirley Carlson Norman Martin and Treasurer Frances Lorusso Vice-Presidents Cap and Gown Committees DOREEN BOSTON, Chairman of joint Committee '50-A Marie Freda John Gillio joan Gallo Lucille Melucci Wallace Seaver Raymond Steele '50-B Joan Anderson Mary Carlo Margaret Donohue Ann Frisari Barbara Hedenstad Sam LaCanfora Mary Ann Palaio Lilly Ann Proctor Norman Sheridan Andreyv Valinski CLASS MOTTO Crescat Scientia CLASS COLORS Green and White X 2 2 i ' Eg ...ij- , 'LVJX1 ff? T.. 1 04 x U-0,' ' WHY gl V T ' V'n'Lr' F 1 ,,-14 -?7 HI , lj, --I - ' 1 W L L1.-. 5 -L' SQ I Page Glam aiafuf '50-14 Natalie Mankovitz, Class Historian As I close my eyes and reminisce over the last four years, my mind whirls and comes to a halt before the unforgettable picture of the first day of our freshman year, February 4, 194-6. As- cending the gigantic Walnut Street Hill, we were filled with confused emotions of hope, anxiety and fear, which the 'ihelpful seniorsn soon banished by concerning themselves with our health and directing us to imaginary un- derground passages and aiding us to restricted elevators. Regret registered in every eye, when Calvin Andrews departed from us. But in losing a dear friend and principal, we gained two admirable, efficient and esteemed men, Mr. William Casey, our respected principal, and Mr. James Man- ning, one of his indispensable assistants, lwho has combined his efforts with Mr. Edward Tobin to establish an incomparable team at Commerce. Many thanks to Mr. Manning for having saved students from wasting too many after-school hours at the p.m. sessions by show- ing his kindness in affording only four p.m.,s when five perhaps would be in order. We presently became aware of the accom- plished school in which we had enrolled, for not only did the Girls' Field Hockey Team and Boys' Varsity Football Team capture the much coveted city titles, but also The Mercury, our outstanding school paper, won first place honors at the convention of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. To add honors to honors, Commerce won mention at the Music Festival in Gloucester, with our freshmen angelic voices blending to- gether to present a triumphant performance. Our sophomore year proved just as success- ful as our freshman year, naturally, ffor our class was topsj and our athletes clinched their second Inter-High Hockey Title and the Base- ball Team won the Inter-High Championship, fthe girls, not to be outdone, captured the Basketball Titlej, rounding out that year's great athletic history. Although we were introduced to the new Twenty-two marking system that term, I don't recall our marks particularly improving, although Libby Moskovitz and Gladys Carlson received their customary E's,,' but Johnny Aquino and James Pedone still obtained . . . Ch, well, let us continue with our History! The accomplishments during our wizened sophomore year reached towering limits, for our class was not only the most brilliant, but also the most athletic class in the history of Commerce. Our tennis team was excellent and our girl athletes, Lois Anderson, Germaine Amyot, and Virginia Grimala, contributed to its many victories. I think that year we lost only . . . Well, let's not resurrect that memory! The Golf Inter-High title was captured and Commerce won its second consecutive Inter- High Baseball crown, which S'Handsome Hank Brennan, Joe i'Jupiter Lanava, Fred 'fthe Headv Smith, and Ray Speed', Steele helped to make possible. Bragging unintentionally, with- out these three men, Commerce might have suf- fered seriously. The girls, striding on the same level as the boys, captured the Year Around Cupn for their basketball championship and Held hockey title, which they obtained through untiring efforts. The commendable program which the Black- friars presented in the assembly hall at Christ- mas with some of the many talented members of our class participating, thrilled us, even though the next day Nurse Higgins was ener- vated by massaging quite a few stiff necks, which had been strained and twisted in the process of craning them, so that we could feast our eyes upon this magnificent performance. Entering our junior year we wasted no time in establishing ourselves as one of the most brilliant, superbly athletic, and admirable classes and we managed to advance through a glorious and tremendously happy junior year, resolved to face all difficulties courageously, overcome all obstacles unfearfully and become a strong, united group. For the third consecutive year the Mercuries clinched the Inter-High Baseball title, with our class once again in the limelight, and the Black- friars presented another triumphant perform- ance by staging 4'Seven Keys to Baldpate with Norman Martin and Eugenie Szlyk sharing the honors. Who knows, perhaps some sunny day when we chance to wander into the Palace Theatre, we may see the superb team of Martin and Szlyk surpassing the one of Turner and Gable. We terminated our junior term feeling proud of the fact that we had elected capable and efhcient leaders who had guided us through a promising year. An outstanding President was Patrick Gabriella, a popular Vice-President was Mary Foley, recording our honorable deeds was Irene Ferraro, and spending the little money we had in the treasury was John Gillio. The long anticipated day when the title of seniors was conferred upon us at last arrived. Vi Lazour was elected Editor-in-Chief of our magnificent school paper, The Mercury. Of course, when '50-A took over The Mercury Staff, we published a paper that was doubly applauded and appraised. Graduation plans soon involved us in a tur- moil of excitement and flurry, leaving the girls with smaller budgets for the succeeding year and the boys with just their natural holes in their pockets. For our senior class ofhcers we re-elected 'iPolitician Pat Gabriella, President, chose personality-plus kid, Franny Lorusso, Vice- President, Janet Loftus, Secretary and Record- er of our numerous doings, and Norman Martin in charge of our Treasury without funds. At this time I would like to state the fact that cupid had not been suffering from insomnia for our nfemme fatale, Gretta Catherwood and that red-headed hunk of man,', Bob Erri- cola could be seen hand-holding through the corridors. Some of the outstanding athletes from our senior class who kept Commerce on top al- ways, were Art Flaherty, Hank Brennan, Chet Levins, Fred Smith, Ray Steele and Hal Erick- son. To show our class contained not only brawn but brains, we had the following Horace Mann students: Gladys Carlson, Carolyn Erickson, Arthur Flaherty, Grace Stratcosz, Libby Mosko- vitz and Natalie Mankovitz. Class Day Representatives chosen were: talka- tive Bob Erricola, as Class Oratorg Fingers Eleanor Nasitano, Class Pianistg 'gThe Voice Lucille Melucci, Class Voealistg Mirthful Vi Lazour, Reader of the Class VVill: Talented jason Rosenbloom, Class Musician, and Natalie Mankovitz, Class Historian. A very important social event must be re- corded before we terminate this glorious history of the 1950-A Class, and that is our forthcom- ing Senior Prom which is to be held at the Elks' Ballroom. It will no doubt be one of the outstanding social successes of our high school days. I hope Charley Hagg and Vi Lazour realize this is just a prom and not the first step to a budding romance. In concluding this, the History of the 1950-A Class, we wish to extend our deepest apprecia- tion to our devoted parents, Mr. Casey, and all the members of the faculty, who, because of their understanding and guidance have aided us through four very joyous and fruitful years. We want to thank Mr. Tobin, sincerely, for handling our graduation preparations com- petently and efficiently. We want to extend our grateful appreciation to Mr. Sleeper for making this Class Day a huge success. We shall always cherish fondly the memories of our four wonderful years spent at the High School of Commerce and may each and every- one of us meet with prosperity, happiness and good health in the future. The last chapter of our Book is being com- pleted and we are about to face a wide and chaotic World. We pledge our loyalty and faithfulness to our Dear Alma Mater, and with the help of God and our own persistent efforts, we know we will make Commerce very proud of Her Sons and Daughters, the Class of 1950-A. NATALIE MANKOVITZ Clays Historian Page Twentj three Elm Sw, of 1950-Al I Look towards the sky, Oh classmates The future is our aim, Through portals we have left behind, We'll blaze our way to fame. II The time to part is drawing near, These years we'll ne'er forget, The days of golden happiness, The friends that we have met. dear, III For Commerce High our voices ring, The school welve cherished, dear, May all these days in memories lie, As future years draw near. IV Oh Commerce High, Dear Commerce Our triumphant Gold and Blue, May all our wishes be fulfilled, And all our dreams come true. High l HELEN DITARANTO Author of Class Song Page Twenty-four JOHN GILLIO Composer of Class Song CITY OFFICIALS Very soon our city of Worcester will be functioning under a new form of municipal government. I will try to give you the highlights of the new system, HPLAN Ef' In this type of government the voter voted for a council of nine members selected not from separate wards as now, but from the whole city. These nine men will have authority similar to those of the present city council. The reins of control will be in their hands. They will pass the laws and ordinances, rule on the city-manager's budget requests and fix the tax rate. This council also will vote appropriations and may create or abolish city departments. The responsibility of actual management, however, will be turned over to a high official with the title of city- manager appointed by the council to hold ofiice during its pleasure and paid a good salary for his work. In order that the council may run smoothly, a mayor will be chosen by and from the members of the council. This mayor differs from our present mayor in that he will be merely the spokesman for the council's policies, he will make speeches and give out interviews, he will represent the city on all public occasions, and will be the chairman of the council and of the school committee. The man who will really be in charge of our city-the one on whom all responsibility must restfis the city manager whogas you remember, will be appointed by the council. He must be an all'r0und type of man, a good, sound business man, and must conduct the affairs of the city as would the general manager of a large business concern. He will not be a Democrat or a Repub- lican, as such, he may come from any part of the United States, and need not fear any man so long as he does his job well. His duties will be four-fold. First of all, in an advisory capacity he will attend all meetings of the council with the right to be heard and to make recommendations, but not to vote. Secondly, he will be the enforcer of all ordinances. In the third place, he will appoint all city oflicials and employees, subject, however, to the civil service regulations, and may suspend or dismiss any of them for proper cause. In this connection, he will assign to each official the sphere of work to be done. Finally, he will prepare the annual budget, submitting it to the council for action. He is general supervisor of all the work done in the various departments and offices, having charge of contracts, and the purchase of supplies-the details being handled by his subordinates. The manager plan is designed for efficiency. It centralizes responsibility in a group of nine men. The manager himself will probably be almost entirely out of the limelight, tending to business. He will be the general manager of the 325,000,000 corporation of Worcester. He will work to make the city more efficient and by doing so to lessen the strain on your pocketbook and mine. Let us hope that our venture into the field of 'SBig Business will prove as satisfactory and helpful as we now anticipate it to be. Glm Gaalfian ' 5 0 - 14 ROBERT ERRICOLA Class Orator Page Twenty-five .Eau Will '7 ' uae erm of 50-4 We, the graduating class of 1950-A, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make and publish this, our last will and testament, on this eighteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine, to be as follows: To Mr. Casey, our principal, we leave our deep- est appreciation for his unselfish efforts in making our stay at Commerce a memorable one. To Mr. Tobin-Twenty secretaries and a bottle of aspirin to aid him in preparing the next senior class for graduation. To Mr. ManningwA slight case of writer's cramp so that for a few weeks, at least, there will be fewer P.M. slips written. To Mr. Sleeper-A senior class with future play- wrights and Broadway actors so that there will be very little trouble in presenting the Class Day Play. To Mr. Stevens-eA well-deserved Oscar for his classroom dramatizations. To Miss Burdette-A book entitled 'SHOW To Make Seniors Pay Smilinglyf' To Mr. Osborn+A set of 100 games and quizzes to help him plan the entertainment for the History Club meetings. To Miss Lundstrom-A class of champion speed typists. To Mr. Dickie-A volume entitled 4'Anecdotes from American Historyn so that his supply will never be exhausted. Page Twenty six To the F reshmen-we leave our sympathy-they will need a lot of it until they graduate. To the Sophomores-The responsibility of tak- ing care of the poor little Freshmen. To the Juniors-A shiny penny to start their collection which will be sorely needed to meet their graduating expenses. The following students, for no reason at all, wish to bequeath a few of their treasures: Phyllis Holmes leaves her gym classes to anyone who can stand stiff and aching muscles for four years. Norman Martin leaves his political abilities to the next person fortunate enough to fill his many vacant offices. Anna and Mary Lewandowski leave-and we still can't tell them apart. Hank Brennan and Hal Erickson begrudgingly leave their T-shirts. Pauline Gingras leaves her naturally curly hair to any girl who dreads rainy days. Charlie Hagg leaves his numerous turtle-necked sweaters. Ginny Gray leaves her cheerful personality and happy-go-lucky nature. Ray Steele leaves a book entitled How To Get A Right Answer Even Though You Don't Studyf, Corrine Zellmer leaves her gum-chewing ability to anyone with jaws as durable as hers. Art Flaherty leaves some of his speed to Frannie Horgan who never seems to get to school before the 8: 10 bell. Janet Loftus leaves a wet stamp sponge to the next mailing clerk for The Mercury. Red Cheney leaves the ability to make people think she is a quiet girl. Gasper Olivieri and Jeanne Barbour leave their jobs as Sports Editors of The Mercury to anyone who thinks those are easy jobs. Mary Perry and Gloria Levine leave-and with them go two of Mr. Butler's steadiest customers. Eleanor Nasitano leaves one of her enormous lunches to some starving freshman. Jay Rosenbloom leaves his saxophone to the next musician who has as much wind as he has. Deenie Boston lcaves her Ngift of gabu to some entering freshman who may find himself at a loss for words. Bob Frink leaves his motor scooter to the office messengers. Natalie Mankovitz leaves her writing ability to some underclassman who is seeking an NE in composition. Bob Erricola leaves his red, wavy hair to any envious girl in the junior class. Libby Moskovitz and Betty Shaughnessy leave their fun-loving natures. Roy White and John Aquino leave their am- bitious natures. The entire Class of 1950-A leaves-we hope. Having bestowed our personal treasures, we, the Class of 1950-A, do hereby set our hand and seal to this, our last will and testament and hereto ajix our signatures as attesting witnesses. fSignedj Viola Lazour Testatrix fWitnessesj Patrick Gabriella Class President janet Loftus Class Secretary VIOLA LAZOUR Class Testatrix Page Twenty-seven Glu!! fbaq fl 50- ' 14 MUSICAL PROGRAM FOR CLASS DAY, '50-A March - nProcessional March .... E. Batiste Overture - Jalousie ..... jacob Cade PROGRAM FOR CLASS DAY PLAY Script by Members of the Cast Produced and Directed by Samuel Sleeper SCENE: Reunion Banquet TIME: November 18, 1965 CHARACTERS: Un the order in which they appearj Lydia Awad, Corrine Zellmer .,...........,............,..... Scrub Women Norman Martin ................................. ...... ..,............... B u tler Laura Vescera, Vivian T. Wackell ......,.................,....... Waitresses Patrick Gabriella, Frances Lorusso ........ Mr. and Mrs. Gabriella Fred Smith, jeannette Duclos .............,...... Mr. and Mrs. Smith Doreen Boston fDeaniej ............ Mr. and Mrs. Smith's Daughter james Pedone, janet Loftus ................. ,...... M r. and Mrs. Pedone Arthur Flaherty .................,.............. Mr. and Mrs. Pedoneis Son Robert Erricola and Charles Hagg ...................,..........,. Bachelors Betty Shaughnessy, Ann McGourty .,..... Actresses john Aquino .................................................. .... F ootball Hero Bernadette Belanger Helen Ditaranto Margaretta Catherwood Gloria Levine Reneta Cybulski Claire Dane FOOTBALL GIRLS Luba Shevchuk Theodora Soter Lillian Morgo Irma Young Phyllis Rochette Roy White, Mary Perry ..........,...............,..... Mr. and Mrs. White jason Rosenbloom, Viola Lazour .....,.. Mr. and Mrs. Rosenbloom Phyllis Holmes, Lucille Melucci Mr. and Mrs. Rosenbloomis Daughters Laura Wald ............ ............,......................................... P rofessor Dorothy Wistaris ...... .......... A ccordionist Natalie Mankovitz ........... ...,..... ..... .......... S o c iety Reporter Natalie Nasitano ................................................................,... Pianist Helen Callinan, Mary Foley, Helen Donohue ........ Irish Dancers ENTERTAINERS Natalie Mankovitz .... ............................,.,.,.. ..,.. C l ass Historian Betty Noponen ........ ............,... D ancer Viola Lazour ......,................,......,......,.......................,.......... Class Testatrix Lucille Melucci ...............................,..........,...............,......... Class Vocalist With A Song In My Heart - Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers Eleanor Nasitano ...................,....................................,.......,... Class Pianist Valse-Arabesque - Theodore Lack Jason Rosenbloom .......................................,,..,.............,...... Class Musician Bernadette Belanger Joan Gallo Page Twenty-eight Harlem Nocturnew FLOWER GIRLS Lucia Pace Eleanor Prizio Joan Plotczyk Christina Tod PATRICK GABRIELLA Class President CLASS DAY COMMITTEE Joan Plotczyk, Chairman Barbara Avery Margaretta Catherwood Mannie Efstratios Robert Erricola Patrick Gabriella Shirley Isbicki Donald Johnson Frances Lorusso Lorraine Abdow Laurie United States History Club Germaine T. Amyot ::Gerryar Mercury Representative United States History Club Class Basketball, Captain Tennis Jane E. Anderson Swedish Club, Treasurer United States History Club Lois V. Anderson ULQHY, , Prom Committee Student Council John Aquino, Jr. 4'Johnny Italian Club, President Mercury Stag, Circulation Manager Lorraine Arnold HLOHYU United States History Club Anna M. Asselta ' 'Annie' ' Italian Club United States History Club Stella Avakian NLM, United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Barbara A. Avery Barb', Class Day Committee Photograph Committee Ring Committee Martha Avery Lydia L. Awad nlxydu United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Camera Club Jeanne M. Barbour 'IButCh' Mercury Staff, Girls' Sports Editor United States History Club Bernadette V. Belanger HBernie Mercury Staff, Editorial Board CAUUCEUS Editorial Board Doreene Boston Deanie S'Dee Motto Committee United States History Club Chemistry Club Student Council, Secretary Mixed Chorus Mercury Representative Future Drivers of America Club Cap and Gown Committee, Chairman Dorothy Bournazian riDOtu Future Drivers of America Club Glee Club lClassical Highj Henry Brennan Hank Football Catherine A. Brown ucathn saKayas s4Kiltyv: United' States History Club Chemistry Club Honor PuDil Neil F. Callahan ftcaln United States History Club Glee Club tNorth Highj Helen M. Callinan BlondieU United States History Ciub Camera Club Ann M. Campbell Annie United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Camera Club Student Counril Class Gift Committee, Chairman Bernice M. Cancelmo Bean Bernie Italian Club Camera Club United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Page Thirty Virginia M. Carlisle nGinnY,, U United States History Club Camera Club Future Drivers of America Club Gladys Carlson United States History Club, President Student Council Horace Mann Scholar Mercury Representative Swedish Club, Vire-l'n'.vidvnt, Prerident Future Drivers of America Club Honor Pupil Virginia Carlson HGinny United States History Club Margaretta E. Catherwood Gretta', United States History Club Class Day Committee M. Roberta Chambers 'KBobby,' United States History Club Student Council Mercury StaH', Exchange Editor Beulah A. Cheney ttkedu Cixouceus Editorial Board Class Gift Committee United States History Club Ring Committee Shirley Connor 'gShirl United States History Club Beverly M. Cote Haw Reneta Cybulski nRen1: United States History Club Chemistry Club Camera Club Claire Dane United States History Club Chemistry Club Future Drivers of America Club Rita G. Danielevicius Reet Muscles 'Trenchyl' Mixed Chorus Leonard W. Daniels ..Pun,, ..Danny., Anna M. Decker Ann United States History Club Glee Club Phyllis Dee Irish United States History Club Geraldine A. Dirsa Gerry,' United States History Club Helen M. DiTaranto Laina Class Song, Author Mercury Staff Merrury Representative Italian Club Future Drivers of America Club United States History Club Helen B. Donohue rflrishfy uBrigu United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Orchestra Cheering Squad Student Council Merrufy Representative Glee Club Diane A. Doyle uDeen United States History Club Blackfriars' Dramatic Society Future Drivers of America Club Honor Pupil Jeannette Y. Duclos Future Drivers of America Club Camera Club Cheering Squad Helen C. Dunn United States History Club Mannie Efstratios 'LMike United States History Club Class Day Committee Greek Club Page Thirty-one Carolyn A. Erickson Carrie Horace Mann Scholar United States History Club Orchestra Girls, Glee Club Honor Pupil Harold Erickson ..Ha1,, Football Robert D. Erricola nBobu ::Harp,s nRedu United States History Club Italian Club Photograph Committee Class Orator Class Day Committee Joan I. Ewer Porkie,' United States History Club Irene Ferraro 'gReniel' United States History Club Italian Club Future Drivers of America Club Prom Committee Class Secretary, 3 Phyllis M. Ferrier 3 aphyy, United States History Club Arthur F. Flaherty a:Arta: Horace Mann Scholarg United States History Clubg Chemistry Club, Treas- uferg Ring Committeeg Photograph Committee, Chairmang Motto Com- mitteeg Bandg Orchestrag Outdoor Track Team, Captaing Indoor Track Team, Captaing Cross Country Team, .Managerg Honor Pupilg Graduation Speaker. Shirley T. Francis I'Shirl United States History Club Mercury Stalf, Assistant Editor CADUCEUS Editorial Board Marie R. Freda ..Lee,, Student Council Italian Club United States History Club Cap and Gown Committee Robert F. Frink rfBOb,, Mercury Staff United States History Club Maurice V. F risari HMOCN Italian Club Patrick Gabriella, jr. ttpatu Class President, 3, 4 United States History Club Student Council Class Day Committee Prom Committee Gift Committee Ring Committee Helen D. Gallant Gallanty CADUCEUS Editorial Board Joan V. Gallo Rusty', Student Council Cheer Leader Future Drivers of America Club Mercury Representative Italian Club United States History Club Cap and Gown Committee Joan M. Gardner Ujoaniei' Future Drivers of America Club United States History Club Julia A. Germain HAnne Julien Glee Club United States History Club Frank Giannette Frankie,' Italian Club fi - . M filyn Gilbert ..Mal,: ll GI Cl b Oeehisaxd I f nit d States Histox Cldli I! ui.. Janet M. Gilinsky .janv Glee Club United States History Club Camera Club Illercury Representative John Gillio ffjohnniw Italian Club Class Treasurer, 3 Student Council Cap and Gown Committee Composer of Music ol Class Song tl pl Pauli Gingras tl - UPolly' Q Unitexd Smiths History Club, ' ' Cn-President 1 Fhturex Drive America Club , xl A Field Hockey l i l t I .3 Ruth L. Goodick ' 'Ruthy United States History Club Merrury Representative Virginia E. Graywa L 41 Ginnie I Student Council - Illercury Representative ' 1 Field Hockey ,- Tennis ' United States History Club , Basketball, Manager Rosalind D. Greece ttDaisyH United States History Club . f irginia M. Grimal uc-jinnyf, Camera Club Photograph Committee Merrury Representative CADUCEUS Editorial Board United States History Club F. Charles Hagg Charlie United States History Club Cfxnuciaus Editorial Board Mercury Staff Prom Committee, Chairman Elizabeth Haggerty Bette CADUCEUS Editorial Board Shirley E. Hanscom 'fshirre United States History Club Mercury Representative Future Drivers of America Club Page Thirty-three Patricia A. Hanson srpatn Camera Club United States History Club Allan Hersh Allie'l Pete United States History Club Phyllis M. Holmes ffPhi1 Student Council: Mercury Representa- tiveg United States History Clubg Swedish Club, Vice-President, Sec- retaryj Basketball, Captain: Field Hockey' Future Drivers of America Clubg Clee Clubg Mmm Staff. Josephine A. Howe HJ0-Ann Student Council Mercury Representative Future Drivers of America Club Helen A. Hoyen '4Lenny Evan B. Hull Buddy Fuselage Shirley A. Izbicki shim Camera Club United States History Club Class Day Committee Page Thirty-four William F. Jecketer Bill' 'glacier Donald A. Johnson HDOHH Class Day Committee Virginia M. Johnson 'AGinny CADUCEUS Art Committee Pauline B. Kaliszewski ffrouyi' United States History Club Clxoucaus Editorial Board Katherine L. Kapesis rtKaysy Chemistry Club, Secretary United States History Club Patricia Kelliher stpatu United States History Club Prom Committee john H. Kellogg, Jr. 'fligblli Team Maxine M. Keyes uMax,, United States History Club Ruth M. Kinnunen 'Ruthie Muriel S. Knapp ' ' Murry' ' Student Council Camera Club United States History Club Joseph M. Lanava Jupiter Football Basketball Mercury Representative Italian Club, Treasurer Virginia L. Larson Ginny Viola Lazour rrvin Student Council Mercury Staff, Editor-in-Chief Class Testator Future Drivers of America Club United States History Club Basketball Melvin Levey NMSP, Gloria D. Levine Glory-Clog' United States History Club Glee Club Camera Club Chester Levins Football Ice Hockey Track Anna S. Lewandowski Student Council United States History Club Mary S. Lewandowski Twinnie United States History Club f:,'L-'-1L7'rV'f- LL.-S Evelyn W. ' Litchfield 4.EVie,, United States History Club Janet M. Loftus csqlann Blackfriars Camera Club United States History Club Class Secretary, 4 Student Council Mercury Staff Claire T. Lonergan Chic United States History Club Mercury Staff Spanish Club Page Thirty ive Frances G. Lorusso Franny Fran United States History Club Italian Club Class Day Committee Class Vire-President, 4 Jtdereury Representative Natalie L. Mankovitz NNMH United States History Club CADUCEUS Editorial Board Class Historian Horace Mann Scholar Mercury Staff, Assistant Editor Honor Pupil Norman D. Mantyla UDOHU Future Drivers of America Club Norman L. Martin ::N0rm:: Class Treasurer, 43 United States His- tory Club, Treasurer: Blackfriars, Treasurerg Chemistry Club: Camera Club, Treasurerg Future Drivers of America Clubg Rod and Reel Clubg CADUCEUS Editorial Boardg Motto Committee, Chairmang Prom Com- mitteeg Student Representative Good Government Dayg Class Day Playg Mercury Representative. Honor Pupil Jean E. Marvin 'ljeaniei' United States History Club Dolores T. Massad HDECN, Maryann M. Mattiucci Glee Club United States History Club Page Thirty-six Geraldine M. McCarthy rtcerrys, United States History Club Mercury Representative Student Council Ann E. McGourty Future Drivers of America Club Camera Club United States History Club Cheering Squad Lucille M. Melucci HI-dun Class Vocalistg Glee Clubg Vocal Training Classg Future Drivers of America Clubg Cheerleaderg Italian Clubg United States History Clubg Mercury Representativeg Student Councilg Cap and Gown Committee. Patricia Ann Mooney Patil 'SPattie Annu Future Drivers of America Club Glee Club Secretary Mercury Staff Student Council United States History Club John Moosey ujohnnyn Future Drivers ol' America Club United States History Club Camera Club Lillian A. Morgo truly, Camera Club Italian Club Mercury Representative United States History Club Lillian L. Moskovitz Libby United States History Club Horace Mann Scholar Honor Pupil Jane A. Muhr Janie,' United States History Club Photograph Committee Glee Club David W. Mulcahy UMW.. Eleanor P. Nasitano Ellie,' Italian Club United States History Club Freshman Basketball Mernury Representative Vocal Training Class Class Da Play Class Pianist Victor Nassar George V. Nelson Swedish Club Betty M. Noponen ..Bet,, John Oberg Johnnie United States History Club Swedish Club Alfred O'Leary Red', Football Gasper Olivieri Mercury Staff, Boys' Sports Editor Donald W. Osterholm 4cD0n:: Swedish Club, Treasurer United States History Club Vocal Training Class Lucia L. Pa .iL0un UWM, Future r ers fA iya-Cdl: Italian b E ' ' State i y Club U v Vincent S. Pace Vinny United States History Club Anthony Palermo H Dorsey' ' Merrury Representative United States History Club Italian Club Robert Pearson nBob,, Camera Club fN0rth High, Ski Club fNorth Highj Page Thzrty seven James P. Pedone ..Jim,, Student Council Italian Club Chemistry Club United States History Club Mary Alyce Perry Short Stop United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Field Hockey Nancy E. Pettinella t:Nanu United States History Club Italian Club Glee Club d Beverly B. Picard Huw' Joan Plotczik United States Histor Club Student Clouncil Class Day Committee Richard D. Plotczik 'fDiCk Theresa G. Polli Terry United States History Club Page Thirty-eight Eleanor Prizio United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Italian Club Helen A. Radziewicz ttRadZ,, United States History Club Gloria R. Resnick 4rGl0,, United States History Club Elizabeth Rivard ttlseuyu United States History Club Chemistry Club Mercury Stall Phyllis M. Rochette rrphylu Glee Club Student Council Mercury Representative United States History Club Camera Club Future Drivers of America Club Jason B. Rosenbloom H Jay, i Class Musician Barbara Schulman K ' Barb' ' W l Eleanor M. Ryberg 'tPetey Glee Club United States History Club Wallace Seaver ' ' Wally' ' Track Cross Country Team Cap and Gown Committee Elizabeth A. Shaughnessy ' ' ' Betty' ' United States History Club Camera Club Future Drivers of America Club Luba Shevchuk uLun Blackfriars United States History Club Glee Club Camera Club Future Drivers of America Club Marion A. Shong United States History Club Class Gift Committee Cwuclaus Editorial Board Arline Siel CADUCEUS Editorial Board Honor Pupil Marvin Singer Marv'i United States History Club Robert A. Sjoberg HBob', United States History Club Mercury Staff Stanford A. Slovin Stan Sonny Blackfriars Barbara H. Smith L'Barb A'Smitty Student Council Mercury Representative United States History Club Cfmuceus Editorial Board, Editor-im Chief Chemistry Club, Vice-President, Sec- rf ta ry Honor Pupil Fred L. Smith nRed1, Student Council Photograph Committee Merrury Representative Basketball Baseball Theodora H. Soter ffTeddy', Mercury Staff, Editorial Board United States History Club Spanish Club Elena A. Spaziante 'fl-:11ie Glee Club United States History Club Italian Club Maurice P. St. Germain United States History Club Chemistry Club Mercury Stafl' Photograph Committee Page Thirty-nine Nancy A. Squires csNanu Chemistry Club United States History Club Basketball fSouth Highg Tennis QSOuth High Glee Club Raymond V. Steele t-Rayv, . Mercury Staff Baseball, Captam Cap and Gown Committee Grace E. Strakosz Horace Mann Scholar Cfxuucaus Editorial Board Honor Pupil Marjorie R. Sundstrom ' 'Margiel' United States History Club Cmueisvs Art Staff Eugenie M. Szlyk Genie Student Council, Vice-President Blackfriars, Vice-Prerident, Secretary United States History Club Honor Pupil John Tighe ' ' Tiny' ' Indoor Track Team Outdoor Track Team Cross Country Team Christina Tod Chris' Merrury Representative CADUCEUS Editorial Board Page Forty Norma L. Toney Toni', Future Drivers of America Club Mixed Chorus Field Hockey United States History Club Class Basketball Dorothy P. Tsefrikas Doty' Greek Club United States History Club Edna P. Tucker Eddie Glee Club Mixed Chorus Rose-Marie Turturro United States History Club Italian Club Charles Valery ..Red,, N ncy Club ited States is y Club Mercurjf Repr en a 've Victoria H. Vasil Vickie', United States History Club Laura Vescera ..Lau,, Chemistry Club Italian Club United States History Club Basketball Vivian T. Wackell nvivi, United States History Club Glee Club Class Basketball Beginners' Tennis Laura Wald Mercury Staff United States History Club Mary T. Walsh United States History Club Barbara E. Wheeler uBarb,, United States History Club Roy A. White RoyU Whitie Swedish Club, President Mercury Staff Virginia D. Pozzessere ' ' Betty, ' Dorothy Wistaris ..Dm,. eval., United States History Club Freshman Basketball Beginners' Tennis Irma L. Young nL0u:: United States History Club, Seeretarl Student Council, Vice-President Mercury Representative Prom Committee Catherine P. Yvanauskas fiKay,, United States History Club Corrine S. Zellmer Me Tool' United States History Club Prom Committee Mary M. Foley Mickie', Future Drivers of America Club Glee Club, President Class Vire-President, 3 Mercury Staff, Bookkeeper Gladys M. Wincek 'gGladie United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Page Forty-one Page Forty-two CLASS MOTTO Durate CLASS COLORS Green and White nf gf k V if: -.Y 'Wk g , QS, 1 -ZR Jffgg Y S S..4f 4 4,4 Qi 1 IG XIQ,l Q WIIGQ' lguluo INN ,AJ S , V X -X I 1, , X -lx T . LTJ1 In J' QT .f-..L7. I be Glafu 1950-ls' C. Patricia Guertin, Class Historian As we, the members of the Class of 1950, in- dividually face an uncertain future, it is well that we pause briefiy to review and to rejoice in the four years which we have spent together as a Class. Never again shall we be together in quite the same unity of spirit and purpose. In the years that are to come we shall remember these years: their fun, their sorrow, their joyous beginning, and their dignified end. On that fateful day of September, 1946, when we entered these memorable halls of Commerce High, all faces were turned to the bewildered Freshmen. To say the least, we were lost and frightened. We were frantically looking behind doors for numbers of rooms, and wondering where on earth the 20 Hoor was, it couldnit be possible that it would be above the 30 floor! But it was! However, we soon adjusted ourselves to High School lifefto studies, clubs, sports, and all the various other activities. During this first year, the Freshmen boys, as well as the girls, found out just what it meant to take the course in Physical Ed- ucation. The girls, under the direction of Miss Phillips and Miss Bosworth, were literally taken over the hurdles of inspection, relay races, shuffle- board, badminton, track-running, basketball, and jumping-or should I say falling-over the buck. Ah, many were the days that we had sore muscles and aching bones from such exercises! If on some Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, Building One seemed to be shaking, it was only the boys in the Gym performing some of their activities under Coaches Ward and Davidson. The first of the girls sports was basketball. Un- der the able Captaincy of Ann McGrath, we scored our way to the Freshman Inter-High Champion- ship. After this, we started rolling. There were boys' basketball, boys, ice hockey, glee club, Christ- mas, and a much needed vacation, Easter, another vacation, tennis, baseball, and then the nearing of the end of our first year of high school life. As the year drew to a close, everyone was looking forward to the vacation, and to the time in the fall when we should be able to laugh at the funny little freshies. At last we were to beqreal, genuine, self-respect- ing High School of Commerce Sophomores. When, proud and overbearing, we sauntered into the school the following September of 1947, it was to conduct ourselves with a certain amount of dignity consistent with our new position. It didn't seem as if we had so much time to tease the Fresh- men as had those who had gone on before us, Our own school activities had begun to absorb our full attention. Again, as was required, we went through Gym classes, and seemingly because of our age, we were more tired after each workout. The boys of the Football Team were getting into the limelight by winning the Inter-High Crown. At the same time the Football players were having their workout at Page Forty-four the Athletic Field, the Girls' Field Hockey team was doing the same. None of this tiring exercise was in vain, however, as the girls also took the Inter-High Championship. The Class Basketball team, consisting of mostly Sophomore girls, was not quite up to their standard of playing basket- ball. However, we came in second place, with 4'Phyl Holmes as Captain. This second year was the time when we took up the fine art of typewriting. How well I re- member A-S-D-F and J-K-L-: ! To most of us this constant practice was not in vain, as some of us are still taking typewriting in some form, as Speed Typing for instance. It has also been a great help in the acquisition of jobs in offices, and will con- tinue to stand by us in the future. A new club was organized this year, The Future Drivers of America Club, which at this time had an enrollment of eighty members. The first Presi- dent of this club was Philip Hagopian. At this club you learned all about safety on the highways, and also the rules in the little green book. With the baseball season rolling around, it brought to a close another school year. As juniors, we started on the second half of our High School career. When we were officially or- ganized in 1948, we elected the following as our Class OHicers: Francis Horgan, President, Joan Mulvehill, Vice-President, Ann McGrath, Sec- retaryg and Richard Dymek, Treasurer. We must not leave out a very outstanding schol- astic member of our colorful class, Audrey Hindon. She has received many honors both at Commerce, and at the University of Chicago, which entered her as a Freshman after her Sophomore year here. The college oHicials rate her superior to the su- perior group. As juniors, we girl athletes were allowed to join the Varsity Basketball Team. With Nancy Curtis and Elda Ceppi, both of the Class of ,49-B, setting the pace, we came in second place for the Inter- High honors. The Boys' Basketball Team also did some Hne playing and scoring during this sea- son of play, with Tom Mullins being the cynosure of 'all eyes. After our Christmas vacation, we all settled down to the business at hand. First was the Good Government Day Conference, which was held in Boston. Our Representatives were Everett Kunin, Ann McGrath, and Norman Martin. We were now in the spotlight. We, the Juniors, held our junior Promenade at Tuckerman Hall on April 23, 1949. Joan Mulvehill was Chairman of the Prom Committee, assisted by other members of our class. At the Prom a Queen was chosen - the lucky girl was Marianne LeMay, who was presented with a crown of white carnations and pearls by the vocalist of the orchestra. The Girls' Tennis Team got off to a fine start by electing Miriam 6'Mimi,' Colwell as their Cap- tain. Their season, however, was not too profitable. I believe they came in third, but we don't talk too loudly about that, it is rather a sore spot. At this same time, the Music Organizations held a Spring Concert on May 4, under the direction of Mr. Abruzzese. The returns were used for supplies for the organizations. Lo and behold! We found that there was a merman in our midstHRobert Bobby Mattson. He has won many awards for his swimming achievements, both at school and away. He has even gone as far as California to compete, and he has also won the Washburn Award. The pres- ent President of the Student Council, he hopes to continue to specialize in this Held. One of his biggest hopes is to some day get to the National Olympics. Our Baseball Team had a very prosperous year. Under the Captaincy of Ray Steele, it won the Inter-High pennant. 'iBob', Duby from our class was one of the outstanding pitchers, while Albert HFitzy,' Fitzgerald was a nifty ccnterfielder, and 'fFran Gentile was first baseman. At the end of our Junior year, we all looked forward to the next September, when we would enter these halls as SENIORS. Practically overnight, we were back to resume our studies. We walked about the school with heads held high and a proud look on our faces, for we were now Seniors. We had Hnally reached our long awaited goal. To start off this last year, we elected our final Class Officers: Frank -Horgan, President, Ann McGrath, Vice-President, Marianne LeMay, Sec- retary, and Andrew Hacanis, Treasurer. To offset the many good things there must be other changes. This was proven by the death of Coach Ward, on October 23, 1949. He had been a teacher of Physical Education for many years. Then the whole school mourned the passing of Mr. Thomas Boyle, who was an excellent teacher as well as a friend to all. He had been a member of the faculty for 25 years, teaching Physics and Radio. Then after a long career came the retire- ment of Miss Elizabeth Craighead in January, 1950. She had been a teacher of English and French. The Class of 1950-A and -B held a joint Senior Promenade at the Elks Home on Novem- ber 26, 1949. About 300 couples attended this gala affair. Under the direction of George Greg- ory, the Orchestra leader, we had a Grand March. Many photographers were on hand to take candid and formal shots. The United States History Club went on a trip to Boston with Mr. Osborn, the Faculty Adviser, to visit the historical places and other places of interest. The Girls, Field Hockey Team won the Inter-High crown, with Virginia Kiaulenas as Captain. Co-Captains of the Football Team for the year of '49 were Hal,' Erickson and '4HankU Brennan, both of the Class of '50-A. Three football aces from our ,49 squad were chosen for the All-City Team. They were the Co-Captains, and Zigmont uZiggy Surawski, of the Class of ,50-B. The Boys' and Girls' Basketball Teams were organized under their respective coaches. For the boys, Sam LaCanfora was elected Captain, and for the girls, Sally Guthrie, '51-A, and Ann Mc- Grath were elected Co-Captains. The boys had a wonderful season with the help of their Captain and Paul Grogan. In fact, they won the Inter-High Crown. The girls, however, did not have a very successful season, with only one win out of six starts. They had two hard losses, one to the South lassies by one point, and the other to Classical by two points. With Christmas coming around, the Blackfriars staged the Assembly on December 21. The usual Christmas Story was narrated, while the words were put into tableau form for the benefit of the audience. Rita Rondeau, '50-B, was presented with the D. A. R. award. As anyone can see, she is follow- ing well in the footsteps of her sister, Lucille. To H11 the vacancy of Viola Lazour, as Editor- in-Chief of The Mercury, Nancy Anderson was appointed to the job. As Seniors, we elected our Class Day Partici- pants. They were as follows: Rosalie Malcangi, Class Vocalist, Geraldine Paulavedus, Class Pian- ist, Forrest Marcy, Class Musician, Theodore Lambert, Class Orator, Nancy Anderson, Class Testatrix, and C. Patricia Guertin, Class Historian. Sylvia Leahy is the author of the Class Song, and Robert Corkum wrote the music for the song. The Blackfriars, under the direction of Mr. John Oakes, are presenting a new play called, f'Ring Around Elizabethf' starring Sylvia Leahy as Elizabeth, with Alexander Jozefowski, Robert Bombard, Theodore Lambert, Joan Gordon, Nor- ma Skiest, and many others. VVe are very proud to present the names of our Horace Mann Scholars, who are as follows: Nancy Anderson, Elizabeth Desorda, Gladys Carlson, Eleanor Dion, Vivian Ellis, Carolyn Erickson, Arthur Flaherty, A. Joan Hanna, Sylvia Leahy, Forrest Marcy, Natalie Mankovitz, Eugenie Szlyk, Lillian Moskovitz, Rita Rondeau, Audrey Sjoberg, and Grace Strakosz. As our fourth and final year of High School draws to a close, we face our uncertain and per- sonal future, but who knows when or where we will meet that History classmate, or that Physics classmate, and actually do business with him? I have but one thing to say in closing, and that is: the Hrst three years don't seem to go by fast enough, but the last year! How it flies! And before you know it, you are an alumnus or an alumna of the High School of Commerce. C. PATRICIA GUERTIN Class Historian Page Forty-ji Clau .Sang '50-B Oh Commerce, Alma Mater, Oh mother tried and true, Thy parting children,s praises In song we give to you. Four years youlve been our beacon, Through dark your fair light gleams, The beacon light of knowledge, The awakening of our dreams. As we pass through your open door, With faith so firm and strong, To Commerce-To Commerce Our voices rise in song. Oh Commerce, Alma Mater, Our thanks for all you've done. Our doubts and fears you've conquered, Our true love you have won. In years to come we'll praise you, Though we may be apart, When all else is forgotten, You'll still live in our heart. As we pass through your open door, VVith faith so Firm and strong, To Commerce'-To Commerce Our voices rise in song. SYLVIA LEAHY l vy Q wa' Author of Class Song ,X Cyp QS f 5 I 4 ffl J N I ROBERT CORKUM XXO Composer of Class Song Page Forty-six eladd Uaajian '50-E THE CHALLENGE TO FREE MEN I would like to talk on what is probably our richest inheritance-human freedom. It seems to me that Massachusetts is a most appropriate place to discuss human freedom and the challenge to free men and women. The impulse to be free is strong in every part of the world but nowhere is the spirit of independence and self-reliance more vigorous than in this state of ours. The difference between this nation and others is mainly the way we go about our job. We, people of the United States, place tour emphasis on the individual. If this free society of ours which we value so much, is to survive and grow, it must meet the challenge of the new order. It must shape itself to changing conditions. What I should like to do is to consider with you some of the challenges which we as a democratic, freedom-loving people must meet today. First, the moral and spiritual challenge. A sound world cannot be built on a founda- tion that does not have morality and spiritu- ality. There is no greater force in the world than the good example of men and women, possessing honesty, integrity and high purpose. It is the only basis on which a peaceful world can exist. The second great challenge is to raise the standard of living in this country. Research and education are joining their resources and the promise of technology is bright indeed. The third challenge to democracy today is not to compete with other political systems, but to provide distribution for the fruits of advance in education and in other ways for the benefits, in general, of humanity. Home and world co-operation on a large scale and in every Held of endeavor are a necessity in our time. The atomic bomb did not create a need for unity, it merely drama- tized it. And the great cloud that rose above Hiroshima made it impossible for anyone to believe that we can any longer retreat from universal co-operation to produce universal peace. It is my belief that in the years to come only a system in which men and women are free can achieve peace in the world. Democracy Theodore Lambert, Class Orator now faces its greatest test. It has demonstrated its superiority. Now it rnust begin to prove itself able to work with a realism and sympathy in areas where problems are quite different from ours. It must continue to demonstrate at home its ability to meet new problems because it can hope for no great following in distant lands if it fails to meet its challenges in this country. Tomorrow will be different from Today. The world is constantly changing. If the American system is to survive and spread its great bene- fits to all peoples of the world, it must utilize every talent. How it fares in the next century will depend to a very great extent on what we young people stand for and work for. We are stepping into a world oHiering vast oppor- tunities. It is up to us to grasp them. The challenge is ours. THEODORE LAMBERT Class Orator Page Forty seven 7wil'amenl 50-E .ful Zyllffancf ' The best proof I can offer that your senior year goes by much too fast is to tell you what happened to me. Mr. Tobin asked for the Class Will today, and I didn't have it done . . . it seemed only yesterday that I was asked to write it. I dashed around trying to find someone to help me. My first stop was on the third fioor, old building, where John Tarzian was trying to finish his latest masterpiece. I hope he will leave some of his talent for the art department. I found Rose Brescia in The Mercury office. She was worried about Mercury subscriptions for next year, and hoped to leave another room with stu- dents rich enough to spend 50 cents a semester. Bud Anderson was busy trying to make the dead- line on Boys, Sports material. He would be glad to leave a few of his sleepless nights, worrying about The Mercury. I was nearly knocked to the fioor, as I walked down stairs, by Vivian Ellis as she performed her duties as messenger. She said she would be glad to leave a bit of her efiiciency to the next messenger. All this, and she sings, too! I was still a bit upset by my tardiness, so I stopped at the nurse's office to get an aspirin. There was Bob Duby trying to locate a heart specialist to attend to all the Junior girls who,ll have severe cases of heart trouble when Bob graduates. I met Milton Friars in the Library. He was going to leave his copy of Webster's Dictionary, but he changed his mind. That dic- tionary and Milt are inseparable. Then I followed the path worn to the door of Room 10 by Bob Bombard and Sylvia Leahy as they rehearsed and rehearsed Ring Around Elizabeth. I met Joan Hanna on the Assembly Hall stage practicing that South American sway. Ted Lambert was in the balcony reading his oration. He agreed to leave his ability to emulate Billy Graham. In an effort to help me, bashful Sam LaGanfora, whom I found in the gym, will leave a hoop worn basketball and a well-used catcher's mitt to two Juniors who would aspire to his greatness. Betty McCarthy and Virginia Kotseas, found in their private lock- ers in the girls, locker room, will leave ensembles number 34 and 40 to any poorer dressed Juniors. Dick Dymek and Al jozefowski were washing their white sweaters-with the red stripes-and after much persuasion, will leave them for two Page Forty-eight Nancy Anderson, Class Testatrix underclassmen to be used as their trade marks. My problem was still unsolved, so I scurried over to the other building. As I dodged the trafiic, I wished I were Beverly Goskie, who un- selfishly willed her long legs to some Sophomore who has home room 99 and room 55, first period. I met Bob Johnsongwalking, toofand he said he had already left his famed auto to the Princeton Auto Museum in High School of Gommerce,s name. Henry Rand was in room 65. He'd like to leave similar famed lingers to future Ofhce Practice students. I reached the 70 fioor a second too late, Bobby Matson had just dove into the bubbler. He said the water was too much to resist. Dick Barrette and Gloria Fernandez were sitting opposite each other in room 81 grin- ning. They plan to leave their beautiful smiles to four or five toothpaste companies who want increased sales, Rita Rondeau and Ann Mc- Grath were plotting political campaigns for one to become first woman President of the United States. They were up on the 90 floor. Then I saw Pauline Beauchesne, and shefll leave her ability to climb through keyholes to prove she is even smaller tha' she looks. It then dawned on me that I had gathered quite a few of our goods and chattels, so I decided to go back to The Mercury office and write the will. To Mr. Casey we leave our many thanks for the sincere guidance and understanding he has given us during the past four years. To Mr. Tobin we leave our appreciation for his interest in our senior class and his help in all our senior activities. To Mr. Manning we leave our thanks and our promise that he need no longer listen to our ex- cuses about why we were where we shouldn't have been and weren't where we should have been. To Miss Anderson and Miss O'Gonnell we leave two new attendance books to replace the ones we have amply filled for them. To Miss O'Leary and Miss Burdette we be- queath a record, which plays f'Any new jobs? Any new jobs? over and over again, to remind them of our many trips to the placement office where we always ask that same question. To Mr. Osborn we leave the hope that his future U. S. History students will bear up as well as we have under the strain of those heavy books. To Mr. McAleer, Mr. Oakes, and Mr. Sleeper we leave a recommendation that the MOS studios be erected to replace MGM. To Miss Jerome we leave a mechanical in- strument that counts out 35 words to an inch so that she can meet all Mercury deadlines. To Mr. Neary and Mr. Creamer we leave the envy of all the girls in '50-B for Mr. Neary's place in the veterans ofiice and for Mr. Creamer's much publicized good fortune. To Miss Bosworth and Miss Phillips we leave our aches and pains to be distributed evenly among the Sophomores. To Mr. Davidson we leave three Bob Cousys, two Frank Oftrings, and an Ed Kowalski. To Mr. Foley we leave more Ericksons and Brennans. To the Junior Class-we leave you the honor of taking our place as seniors. May you have as wonderful a year as we have had. It will go by fast, so enjoy it. To the Sophomores-we leave you the hope that law classes will bring forth many aspiring young lawyers. To the entering Sophomores-we leave you all the corny jokes that go with being the youngest class in the student body, and the bookkeeping accounts that will never balance the Hrst time. Franny Horgan leaves his miniature white house to the next President. Ann-Marie Campbell, whose theme song could easily be When You Speak With Your Eyesf' will leave a book of lessons on how to. Swamie Al Fitzgerald leaves his power to know when the ball is coming to center field. Joan Gnecco leaves her glass slipper to a Cinderella of the Junior class who can Ht into her size 2. Jerry Groccia leaves his sadness. He feels very bad for all the broken-hearted misses who'll miss Jerry, Uerry says.j Virginia Lindquist and Barbara Michaelian leave the job of editing the Senior Directory to any Juniors with patience and fortitude-they say they'll need it. Ann and Mary Quinn leave a contradiction to the Toni ads. Twins are supposed to look alike. Gloria Reed leaves her well-used book entitled H1001 Excuses and Ways to Talk Yourself Out of Trouble. Richard Mason leaves his retirement benefits. Lillian Miskavich leaves her wonderful person- ality. She'll take her beautiful voice along with her, and with it goes '50-B's best wishes for her future success. Claire O'Donnell, Christine Larson, and Marilyn Applebaum leave their shorn locks to any mem- bers of the faculty who might like a toupee. To everyone at Commerce, we leave the Class Day Play . . . rehearsals . . . senior prom . . . oflice practice . . . U. S. History . . . crowded corridors . . . stairs . . . P.Mfs . . . homework . . . Blackfriars Play . . . Mercury distribution . . . History Club activities . . . class pictures . . yearbooks . . . class dues . . . cap and gown . . . gym classes . . . A.M.'s . . . assemblies . . . week vacations . . . schedules . . . spouty bubblers . . . fun . . . and, finally, graduation. To this will and testament, we, the Class of 1950-B, set hand and seal on this day, April 14, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty. fSignedj Nancy Anderson Testatrix NANCY ANDERSON Claxs Testatrix Page Forty-nine Glues Uffiem Francis Horgan President Ann McGrath Vice-President Marianne LeMay l '50-B Secretary Andrew Hacanis Treasurer 1 First Row, left to right: Francis Horgan, Presidentg Ann McGrath, Vice-President. Second Row, left In right: Marianne LeMay, Secretaryj Andrew Hacanis, Treasurer. MUSICAL PROGRAM FOR CLASS DAY, 1950-B March - 'gPrOcessiOnal March ....... . Grieg Overture - Hungarian Comedy . . . . Keler Bela Class Song P R O G R A M SUMMER CRUISE Scene: Deck of Good Ship Commercen Time: June, 1975 This play has been written by members of the Class of 1950. The characters are variou students of the graduating class. SYNOPSIS: Some members of the Class of 1950-B meet for a summer cruise twenty five years later. Result: The events which follow: ENTERTAINERS Rosalie Malcangi .... Patricia Guertin ....,. Nancy Anderson ........... ....... Geraldine Paulavedus ...... ..... Theodore Lambert ..... .....,.. Forrest Marcy ....... Class Vocalist Class Historian Class Testatrix Class Pianist Class Orator Class Musician ir FLOWER GIRLS Carolyn Johnson Marylan Gabowitz Ann Campbell Ruth Johnson Rosalyn Leavitt Rita Rondeau 'k CLASS DAY COMMITTEE Gregory Zekos, Chairman Rosalie Harper Ann Quinn FRANCIS HORGAN Robert Duby Barbara Hedenstad Lawrence Warpula C1055 Pwfidenf Gennaro Groccia Joan Mulvehill Page Fifty Claire V. Abbott Mercury Representative United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Aileen Abraham uAbe,, United States History Club Norman Agulnick Normie', United States History Club Hugo Aho Mercury Staff, Circulation Manager ix I, tl, K, 1 Janet E. Aldrin .fi ulans, Student Council Glee Club . , 1.6 ' , . f- , f 5,-r . .-,V . ' he . ,42 serif! V if C2 Harvey I. Alpert c :HarVv 1 Band Orchestra Anthony F. Amorello Tony Carl E. Andersen uBud,, Mercury Staff, Sports Editor Mercury Representative Hn I . Cl' Oll A ' a X ' ey ltorial S l e ll r if Studen Repres . ive Alternate ll tj! ' oa s ' .J , , .. k ,, X D -,r ' S I ' ' X 141 .X -6 es His I ,- Secretary 1 e 3.1! wn 41: tee X Nancy L. nders 'fL0uie'f Staff Ed 1nCh1e lac 1 s Sec t dent , Lv.. - V CADU Edit . oard e in B a v ' t' v tat b 0 Club a onor Horace M n cholarg 5 Testa- ! , ' ' S , re 1 ' . Co 1 eil S retar ' s i'- Commit 5 I A . is- g , UR S I ' X ry 5 1 . 1 . - i t eg 'n jfi tion xxx: . t Shirley G. Andrews Shirl', United States History Club Glee Club Dorothea A. Anton Dottie United States History Club Glee Club Honor Pupil Marilyn S. Applebaum f.Ma1,, United States History Club tx A' L, Page Fifty-one f Charles Armenti i'Chazz,' 'Rita Baress KKREBIU Glee Club Mercury Representative Student Council United States History Club Honor Pupil John A. Barrell Chien United States History Club Richard E. Barrette Dicki' Dixie Dickens United States History Club Dorot y . Bazydlo HDOU, ' St istory Club 1 he stry Club A M. Beauchesne 0 1 ttpau su Chemistry Club Prom Committee wx Unite States History Club xx Beatrice L. Bedard t.Bea,, Glee Club CADUCEUS Art Staff Page Fifty-two wt Dolores Bellizzi wjfijw U19,,w trDeess Ruth E. Bengtson Ruthie', United States History Club Gladys G. Benneyan Glady United States History Club Mercury Staff, Editorial Board Vocal Training Class Glee Club Mercury Representative CADUCEUS Advertising Committee Robert Billings Albert A. Bisceglia United States History Club Chemistry Club Future Dri ers of America' l b Baseball Y Esther M. Bisceglia 'ishawi' Glee Club United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Italian Club Cheering Squad Jean R. Blomquist 'fleaniey' ,afygffeff Theresa A. inizzo ..Tm,y,, Glee Italian Camera Future Drivers of America Club Club Club Club Elsie Bogoian Future Drivers of America HEP: Club Maryann Bollus United States History Honor Florence H. Boltru United States History Future Drivers of America N get Club Pupil czyk ..F10,, Club Club Robert A. Bombard Bohn Blackfriars Student Council United States History Club, Treasurer Future Drivers of America Italian Club Club Track Tennis Camera Club Me rcury Representative Emilio A. Borci ' ' Cookie' , Italian Club Baseball Mary Bosnakis Student Council Greek Club, Sec Veta ry Photograph Committee Motto Committee Jacob Bournazian wake., Football Joseph P. Breen c:Joea1 United States History Club .Me rcu ry Representative Rose M. Brescia ..Ro,, Italian Club United States History. Club Gift Committee, Chazrman e rrury Representativ 'W Pauline S. Brosky Girls' Glee Club Mixed Chorus United States History Club Paul F. Brosnihan Donald R. Brouillette ..Don,, Chemistry Club Cross Country, Co-Captain Track, Co-Captain Nancy A. Bruso 'SPeachie United States History Club Student Council CADUCEUS Editorial Board Honor Pupil Page Fifty-three 3.311 i Phyllis M. Bruso 'tPhil', United States History Club rlflie M. Bu dulis unnyv Glee Club Basketball U ted States History Club Chemistry Club Beginners' Field Hockey Honor Pupil Patricia H. Burke opals, Glee Club fClassical Highl Class Basketball, Captain lClassical Highj Class Field Hockey fClassical Highj Class Tennis fClassical Highj Patricia T. Butler npato United States History Club Blanche R. A. Cameron Irish Photograph Committee United States History Club Social Committee Future Drivers of America Club l Jean Cameron Scotty Camera Club, Secretary-Treasurer fClassical Highj Mixed Chorus tClassical Highj Girls' Glee Club lClassieal Highj Future Drivers of America Club J Angela M. Campaniello tcAnges: Glee Club Cixoucizus Editorial Board Page Fifty-four Betty D. Curtis HDaisy Richard P. Cardin MDick,' Priscilla H. Cardinal Hifaw United States Histor Club f ,. ,- W ,yfffgf ,rf 79 ' ' V 0 Anthony P. Cariglia Tony Italian Club United States History Club Freshman Track Martin Cariglia Martyn Italian Club United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Freshman Track Football Mary A. Carlo United States History Club Cap and Gown Committee Jean M. Carpenter weaniew United States History Club Chemistry Club Future Drivers of America Club Barbara Cassidy Hsarbff United States History Club Eranouhi Chahinian Loussarpi Chahinian l . ,4 x ff! .sf , . A ffrf' ' ' 2 ' ' , i U' 5 .- I ,I V qs ' Janyzbf Chambers Xujanniew United States History Club Mixed Chorus, Vice-President Glee Club Gerald Charette Beverly A. Chartier HBBVH United States History Club Barbara A. Chauvin ..Babs,, Beverly A. Chenery .fBeV,, Student Council Camera Club United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Helen T. Chesna United States H topClub 0 Gloria C. Choney Choo-Chool' Glee Club Mixed Chorus United States History Club Honor Pupil sen K'Chris United States History Club Chemistry Club Band Glee Club Dolores M. Ciullo Tootsie,' United States History Club Italian Club Audrey M. Clemence Glee Club United States History Club My J dy 'K .f 'fill -w, . C, Vibe Miriam L. Colwell ffmimw Chemistry Club United States History Club Basketball Tennis, Captain Cheering Squad Future Drivers of America Club Honor Pupil Page Fifty ji e Elaine H. Comen HindaU Booties', United States History Club Glee Club . Mixed Chorus Future Drivers of America Club Olive Comtois i 'Sandyu Student Council Prom Committee . CADUCEUS Art Staff United States History Club Glee Club Cheering Squad Mercury Representative Future Drivers of America Club Honor Pupil Mary A. Connolly Mac Glee Club United States Hi-story Club Mixed Chorus Jean B. Cook ' 'Jeannie' , United States History Club Honor Pupil William E. Coomey G6Bill5! 1 Jw' lr J ert N orkum A ,.B0b,, U edasms History Club U Honor Pupil omposer of Class Song Beverley C. Coskie Shorty,' Bev Glee Club, Vice-Prexident Mixed Chorus, Vice-President, Treasurer United States History Club Student Council Page Fifty-six Mary Ann Cournoyer Glee Club, President United States History Club Future Drivers of A lub 5 fwf KfiL7!1,,61.'g , 1 4-4 'orievrugvurtois a ' ' -. Mix Chorus Unit States History Club Chemistry Club Future Drivers of America Club Cheering Squad 895 ci. ' Phyllis A. Cross wphylf, Swedish Club john H. Curran J J N. Leo M. D'Agostino ::LeBv1 United States History Club Camera Club Band Tennis Italian Club Evelyn L. Dee ::EVu Glee Club, Treasurer United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Chemistry Club Elizabeth M. Deignan Betty, ' United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Louise C. D'Elia Tootsie' ' ' 'Lou Chemistry Club Glee Club Camera Club Student Council Cheering Squad United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Mercury Representative Elizabeth. G. Desorda Bette' ' Horace Mann Scholar Mercury Staff, Assistant Editor Mercury Representative Glee Club United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Honor Pupil Pas uale Di Bara A ftpattt I Eleanor T. Dion Ellie Horace Mann Scholar Glee Club Basketball fSouth Highl French Club fsouth Highl Blackfriars United States History Club Mercury Representative Future Drivers of America Club Honor Pupi' Angela M. Di Mauro Angie,' Italian Club United States History Club Mercury Representative Joseph Di Pietro ttJ0et, Student Council Band Carl Di Rienzo ffnukev Edwino P. Di Tullio Eddie,' Football Italian Club Student Council M ercury Representative Mary E. Doherty fflvishr Phyllis-Ann C. Doherty Phyl,' Amazon ildfeibgrrby Student Council . .. United states History Club fn, Mereury Representative Mercury Staff Girls' Field Hockey Vern M. Donnellan United States History Club Margaret M. Donohue Margie Cap and Gown Committee Glee Club United States History Club Camera Club Chemistry Club Future Drivers of America Club Mary Zigi Bett Unite ates istory Club W Robert W. Duby ttB0bn Student Council Photograph Committee CADUCEUS Editorial Board Basketball Baseball Page Fifty-seven fiiffy Julia A. Duffy :julian United States History Club Ri a KI QW Stephen Dupskey ff Steve Ezdqgwd Pauline A. Duquette Polly United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Honor Pupil X John E. Durkin 4'Redff John Durkin Shinny' PWM Richard B. Dymek uDicku I! ' Blackfriars Camera Club, President L United States History Club ADUCEUS Editorial Board Class Treasurer 3 Honor Pupil I Chemistry Club Page Fifty-eight Polizois Economou Robert E. Eldredge HBOIJN Vivien F. Ellis trvivn Blackfriarsg Chemistry Clubg United States History Clubg Future Drivers of America Clubg Junior Varsity Basketballg Mercury Representativcg Cheerleaderg Glee Club: Mercury Staff, Advertising Managerg Prom Committeeg Horace Mann Scholar. Honor Pupil Cornelia Erickson I KConnie United States History Club Glee Club Ella M. Erikson HEP, Evelyn M. Fant SvenU Swedish Club United States History Club Camera Club Future Drivers of America Club Priscilla M. Fegreus nprisu United States History Club Swedish Club I l Y 1 vi ' b ' Glo 1 Fernandez Q irc o sp n Vice-President Secretary X K ite tes History Club N Glee Club ' Basketball Girls, Field Hockey Class Tennis re Dri ers of America Club Honor Pupil Albert B. Fitzgerald Fitzy,' Baseball Basketball, Manager Mercury Staff, Assistant Sports Editor Track Norman R. Fortier l Rhea D. Fournier Frenchy Glee Club United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Carolyn A. Fox rrMikem, nl-ynnu Student Council Mercury Representative Blackfriars, Secretary El Circulo Espanol, Vice-Prexident, Secretary United States History Club Girls' Field Hockey Cfmuceus Editorial Board Honor Pupil Milton E. Friars Milt Mercury Staff, Assistant Sports Editor Ann M. Frisari Italian Club Cap and Gown Committee L ,,,, Ralph A. Fusaro H Fuzzy' ' Italian Club Future Drivers of America Club Honor Pupil Marylan F. Gabowitz rtGabby,, United States History Club Cheering Squad Mercury Staff, Editorial Board Future Drivers of America Club Mercury Representative Constance Garabedian ffcmmief Mercury Staff Class Gift Committee Class Basketball United States History Club ,Mercury Representative Student Council Cheering Squad Future Drivers of America Club Class Day Committee Irene M. Garvick Student Council Camera Club United States History Club, Vice-President A Future Drivers of America ff Micia Gartsu Football Student Council Future Drivers of America Club United States History Club Francis M. Gentile K'Googie', Baseball Cfmuciaus Editorial Board Future Drivers of America Club Italian Club Prom Committee Lorraine R. Gillette ' 'Lorryn Page Fifty-nine ,fy . by W Florence G. Gingras emo., Student Council Glee Club United States History Club Honor Pupil Anthony A. Giovanucci N nfl-onyu X! 1 MQ NX Robert H. Glass Bob United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Cross Country . . Tragk Swimming Team Joan M. Gnecco 'floanieu United States History Club Sarelle Gold Catherine Gomes 'Fifi-H 'gKitty'! Glee Club Joan M. Gorgon 91 , o nie ackfriars United t ' Club amera Club QI -Q W K ' 4-Xu' ' . Q ' 2 s mi ., ,pn P ge' Sixty Lucille Granata 'mir' james VV. Gray 'ljirn' f Spanish Club Assembly Debating Society United States History Club Martha E. Gray HMM Chemistry Club El Circulo Espanol United States History Club me if Estelle Greenberg United States History Club Glee Club Elizabeth A. Griffin Betty Gennaro Groccia Jerry Italian Club CADUCEUS Editor-in-Chief Class Day Committee United States History Club Football wrence T. Guerra Larryi' Italian Club United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club I f W ' F I f to C. Patricia Guertin r.Pat,, e istry Clu nit 1 ' 1 S E' 3 Photograph Committee Class Historian Tennis Donald V. Guertin HDOHH Johanna E. Guilfoyle MJD, Glee Club Andrew Hacanis ..Andy,, Class Treasurer 4 Class Basketball Zabelle Hagopian Zibbie i'Sub,' Mercury Representative 45,1 0 I su Sylvia Hakala United tates History Club . 1 if .P joan Hanna ' he Irishrnanll 'iWorm Horace Mann Scholar Blacktriars. Vice-Preizdertl Mixed Chorus, Program Chairmlart Mercury Representative United States History Club, Committeenian Class Day Play Motto Committee, Chairman Honor Pupil Mary F. Hannan United States History Club Honor Pupil Betty M. Hansen ,tBet,, Glee Club United States History Club Jennie Hanzarak Student Council Rosalie A. Harper MRO., Glee Club Class Day Committee United States History Club David Harrington ffnave' United States History Club, President Student Council, Treasurer Blackfriars Camera Club Photograph Committee Prom Committee Track Shirley P. Hartwick Doris Hebert ' ' Honey' i Class Tennis United States History Club Page Sixtydone Barbara Hedenstad Short Stuff Mercury Representative CADUCEUS Editorial Board Cap and Gown Committee Cheerleader, Captain Class Day Committee Future Drivers of America Club Janet B. Henderson fEJan!3 Donald E. Hendrickson Donn Helena M. Hendrickson Swedish Club United States History Club R . He drickson Bob,' I l Swedish Club Doris F. Hesselton Mercury Representative Mary M. Hines ..-HEY., United States History Club Class Basketball Page Sixty-two Francis Horgan Franny Class President 3, 4 Baseball, Captain Basketball Football Ralph Hovanesian Chemistry Club United States History Club Elizabeth A. Howard Betty,' Ski Club, Vice-Prexident fNorth Highj Class Basketball CNOrth Highj Class Field Hockey fNorth Hxghj Cheering Squad fNorth Highj Ronald A. Huard Ronnie Charlotte T. Ingram United States History Club Shirley C. Jacobson uilakeyf United States History Club Glee Club Tennis Basketball Carolyn R. Johnson United States History Club Spanish Club Nancy E. Johnson :cNans: United States History Club Mercury Representative Ruth C. Johnson '1Ruthie', United States History Club Glee Club Mercury Staff, Bookkeeper CADUCEUS Advertising Staff Ruth E. Johnson Ruthie, 3.1 zefowski UAV, Blackfriars A I-1 Editorial Board ' e tates History Club, Canlnlitleeman Ca e Club, Comnlitteeman Carl Karagheusian Track, Captain David Kasperian HMO, Football Basketball Barbara A. Keevan Barb United States History Club Ellen H. Kelly Kelll' United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Creek Club, Treasurer, Reprexenta lzz'e of Commerce Roslyn Kemp United States History Club Camera Club Class Day Play Thelma B. Keyes United States History Club Mary L. Kimball Mary T. Klimkaitis l:Klim,: Glee Club Mercury StaH CADUCEUS Advertising Staff Honor Pupil Margaret Kondi ':Margie Greek Club Joseph Kondrotas .Hoes Page Sixty three Isabel K. Konjoian Izzy', Mercury Staff United States History Club Mercury Representative Student Council Future Drivers of America Club Cheering Squad Virginia Kotseas 'SGinnie Greek Club, President United States History Club Honor Pupil Gilda I. Krock United States History Club Photograph Committee Milton Kula Mawr Christos Kyriakos Marjorie A. La Boifa Margie United States History Club Camera Club Honor Pupil K Helen D. Labovites Greek Club, Vice-President United States History Club Page Sixty-four Samuel LaCanfora iisamas Basketball, Captain Baseball Italian Club joan M. Lacosse ujoannieu United States History Club Richard E. LaHair Home' United States History Club Swimming Team Theodore T. Lambert ml-edu Blackfriars, Prexident Chemistry Club, President Class Orator Student Council Cfxuuceus Editorial Board Honor Pupil Graduation Speaker Mary R. Landry Glee Club, Secretary Student Council Christine O. Larson 'fchrisif Anthony L. Latino K'Sonny Baseball Football United States History Club Patricia M. Laverty MPM., Glee Club Cheering Squad United States History Club Sylvia B. Leahy nsylu Blarklriars CADl7CPll7S Editorial Board Author, Class Song United States History Club Honor Pupil Rosalyn L. Leavitt Rozzie,' i ecl States Histoly Club Marianne I. Lemay Mae United States History Club Girls' Field Hockey Freshman Basketball Class Secretary 4 Future Drivers of America Club Rita Le Vasseur Frenchie United States History Cl-ub Mercury Representative Louise S. Levey uldouu United States History Club Glee Club Marilyn A. Lewis n f. f KMMW X .WML s gf Catherine Lianides C! nKay-y rtcathyfa Greek Club, Secretary Chemistry Club United States History Club Glee Club, Presirlffnt .llrrrzlry Representative Barbara Lindell HBarb Ring Committee Cuzticieus Art Staff, Chairman Virginia A. Lindquist Ginnie'i 'gjigeq 'iVirg Swedish Club, Vice-I'rrxirlent,' United States History Club: Mixed Chorusg Varsity Field Hockeyg Varsity Basket- ballg Mnrury Representativeg Mn- cury StaH, Assistant Girls, Sports Editor: Glee Club: Prom Committeeg Photograph Committee, Chairman. Margaret M. Lonergan ..Peggy,, United States History Club Sophomore Basketball 2 af' , If 7 yji L W . K ta Lopriore ffkiddiesf' Glee Club United States History Club Mcfrury Staff, Assistant Editor Vincenza A. Lopriore i'Cenzi Vinny', Glee Club Italian Club, Treasurer Alarrury Staff, Blailing Clerk Marrury Representative Cheering Squad Future Drivers of America Club Phi Blackfriars United States History Club Glee Club lS0uth Highl Chemistry Club Future Drivers of America Club Student Council PhYllis A. Loughlin WW .. ,,., Page Sixty-five Edward Lucci 'rrlddiew Orchestra Band Italian Club Future Drivers of America Club Margaret Lucey Margie', Glee Club United States History Club Edith M. Luukko Edie United States History Club Camera Club Carl E. Lundgren Mary T. Lynch Glee Club United States History Club Chemistry Club Alercury Representative Mary R. Lyons HMM!! Patricia A. Lyons HPMH .rRed,, Glee Club Mercury Representative United States History Club Cheering Squad Page Sixty-six Althea T. Maillet UAV, Cheerleader Senior Prom Committee, Chairman United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Cheering Squad Rosalie A., Malgangi f fb' gosie'!l. BL! , L u -,. Ita lan Club . e'hman Tennis 4 ' Re re i atili'f'yj!fl!'! '4 ,V lx . KF e rivers of America Club C ss Vocalist Honor Pupil. George R. Manna George Italian Club Dolores Manning W 0 EIDOU, A f Glee Club, Treasurer United States History Club Chemistry Club Future Drivers of America Club Un-l 'L' f' fig ml Forrest . Marcy Blackfriars Horace Mann Scholar Chemistry Club Orchestra Band Class Musician Honor Pupil William R. Marley 'fBi11', Louise Martin nL0u:a Senior Prom Committee United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Cheering Squad Class Day Committee Mercury Representative Student Council WML Richard H. Mason f.DiCku Blackfriars United States History Club , 'J , I ,f.V,j'f-I . J V' ' ' ' P QA!-, ,yr Robert E. Mattson HBOH, Student Council, Prexident Senator Elect, Good Government Day Program Swimming Team, Captain liza l t A. McCarthy I HBEIIYU , United States History Club f Student Council lmure Drivers of America Club ' l A Joan B. McCausland nkedn United States History Club Mercury Staff Joyce M. McLaren United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Elizabeth A. McCullough Hlaenyy' United States History Club Chemistry Club Mixed Chorus Glee Club Mercury Staff Cheering Squad Future Drivers of America Club Sally A. McCullough nsalsy United States History Club KN f JM, if L ? 0 K if .ft ? . . -wiv - ' Q ,W A A Val.. AnnfM4' McGrath l Class Vice-President 43 Class Secretary 35 Basketball, Captaing Tennis, Man- agerg Junior Red Cross Representa- tive, Good Government Day Repre- sentativeg Student Council: Chemistry Clubg United States History Clubg CADUCEUS Editorial Board. Carole A. McMahon 4'MacH Blackfriars United States History Club Jean M. McPhillips United States History Club Wfw Doris . cTig s4D0tn Mercury Representative United States History Club El Circulo Espanol Camera Club Future Drivers of America Club Rose Melikian 'SRosie Spanish Club Future Drivers of America Club United States History Club Camera Club, Vice-President Sophomore Basketball a bara A. Michaelian 'Babs he stry Club, Vice-Prexidenlg Cam- Club, Serretary: El Circula Es- panol, Glee Club, Student Councilg Cheering Squadg .Merrury Stalfg Caouceus Advertising Staff: Future Drivers of America Club: United States History Club. Dorothy A. Nliculski Dot United States History Club Chemistry Club Future Drivers of America Club Page Sixty-seven V 1 ,N M l t My Shirley Miller Shirl', X Glee Club, Treasurer United States History Club Student Council Basketball Mercury Representative Honor Pupil Graduation Speaker Louis T. Minka ffjrfz W a h Genevieve M. Misilo Jane United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Cheering Squad Lillian H. Miskavich MLW, Glee Club, President Mixed Chorus, Vine-President Student Council M 7 YAG!! ' Roderick Morgan, jr. Hook Rose D. Mosoian MRO., Future Drivers of America Club Joan E. Mulvehill Joanie Class Vice-President 2, 35 Cheer- leader, Captain: United States History Clubg Class Day Committeeg Glee Clubg CADUCEUS Editorial Boardg Basketballg Camera Clubg Photograph Committeeg Prom Committeeg Mer- cury Representative. Page Sixty-eight . ah.. .4 Katherine A. Murphy 4rKay1: United States History Club Fixture Drivers of America Club ilflrrrury Representative Shirley A. Nathanson Chemistry Club Honor Pupil - C George V. Nelson Raymond W. Nelson ..Ray,, 1' ll K Robert W. Nelson ..Bob., Barbara Newell njuneu United States History Club Donald V. O'Brien f.0,Bie,, Student Council Mary G. O'Brien no-By, Future Drivers of America Club Camera Club United States History Club Claire H. O'Donnell Frecl-iles Future Drivers of America Club United States History Club Field Hockey fSouth Highj Jean N. O'Leary K'Harpie' ' Glee Club Joan M. O,Loughlin Evelyn Olson 'gEvie Glee Club swedish Club Q Harriet M. Olson United States History Club Catherine E. Opacki Kathy', United States History Club Glee Club. Sffrvrlary Student Council Representative .Mercury Representative Chemistry Club, Trraxurwr Glee Club, Chairman Maria T. Oriente Marie United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Camera Club Clee Club Alice L. Ouimet whiff Mary Ovigian f.Mae,, Orchestra Glee Club Future Drivers of America Club Donald F. Owens c:D0nn, Blackfriars . Future Drivers of America Club Track Team Joan T. Owens UJOSCOU United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Field Hockey CSO.uth Hillhl Tennis 1South Hrghj Baton fSouth Highj Mary Palaio ccMae:1 United States History Club Italian Club . Cap and Gown Committee Student Council Dorothy L. Paldino '4Dotty', United States History Club Italian Club ,Mercury Representative Student Council Photograph Committee Gift Committee Page Sixty-nine June Paloulian Basketball Hockey Camera Club United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Chemistry Club Estelle E. Paquette 'KBonnie' United States History Club Mercury Representative James C. Patch .4-Iimn Indoor Track , r ldi Paulavedus Gerry,' Q nited es History Club Chemistry Club Class Pianist Gladys Y. Payne 'LDimples United States History Club Phyllis A. Pearson f1Phy1,' Glee Club lHolden Highj Class Basketball fHolden Highj M .J Vekonic . Pecha is W4 Ronnie X' Glee Club xl' United' States History Club Page Seventy Lena M. Perrone 6.Lee,, Italian Club United States History Club Clara I. Pescosolido fLi1y', Chemistry Club Nancy A. Peterson 'gNanny,' Robert O. Peterson .tB0b,, ctpeteu Joan Phelan Mitchell L. Philip 'KMitch,' Football Baseball Basketball Irving Pilson Nick Mae E. Pouttu Peanuts Student Council Mercury Representative CADUCEUS Editorial Board United States History Club Ann F. Power Annie', United States History Club Prom Committee Honor Pupil K. Marie Pratt United States History Club Glee Club Elwood B. Price Bunny Band Lillyann B. Proctor ..Lil,, United States History Club Lois Ann Proctor ULOU United States History Club Marguerite A. Proko Margie Spanish Club Ann M. Quinn Prom Committeeg Class Day Com- mitteeg Gift Committeeg CADUCEUS Editorial Boardg Mercury Representa- tive: United States History Clubg Student Councilg Glee Club: Future Drivers of America Club: Cheering Squad. Claire M. Quinn United States History Club Louise M. Quinn ULOUU United States History Club Mary F. Quinn: Glee Club Cheering Squad United States History Club . Future Drivers of America Club Rita D. Quimiliani United States History Club Spanish Club Glee Club Henry B. Rand ffHankw United States History Club Frederick A. Randell Fred Page Seventy-one Gloria Reed Bunny Student Council Merfury Representative Mercury Staff, Assistant Editor United States History Club Future Drivers ol' America Club Cheering Squad Class Day Play CADUCEUS Editorial Board CADUCEUS Advertising Board, Chairman Ethel M. Renaud United States History Club Glee Club Herman P. Rene United States History Club Maryann E. Ricci rise United States History Club Merrury Representative Ralph C. Rich HBLlSteI'u janet C. Rizkalla nJan United States History Club Camera Club Rita B. Rizzuto Shorty Page Seventy-two -rf' 'YUS Mary A. Roberts Marion'y Student Council Alwrury Representative United States History Club Spanish Club Camera Club Loraine NI. Robidoux Future Drivers ol' America Club Glee Club United States History Club Honor Pupil Eva R. Rodrique Blondie,' Robert F. Rogiers 'LBob United States History Club 1 Rita L. Rondeaujl i Retee f . MMP United States History club! Blackfriars Horace Mann Scholar D. A. R. Representative Illrrrury Representative Soanish Club Honor Pupil Laurette C. Roseberry ' lRosie' i Elaine Rosenbloom 'tRi-il United States History Club Lillianne T. Ross HI-lily, United States History Club Glee Club Mercury Representative Frances M. Ruch Franny Mercury Staff, Advertising Manager Cfmucsus Advertising Board Marion F. Rudzinski 'KMinnie3' Julia M. Russell HRLlSSw United States History Club Prom Committee Joyce A. Saari ..Kit,, Glee Club Florence St. Amand Shorty United States History Club Camera Club Photograph Committee Honor Pupil Marion C. St. John Saintl' United States History Club Girls, Glee Club Band Orchestra Willie Salmon ' ' Goose ' l Wffffw Ja e Sanborn nsandyn Band Orchestra I x yll . a 4. yy, L'n ta s tory Club J L. Eleanor Schang Elliel' United States History Club Glee Club Class Basketball William Scheve, Jr. Haw Barbara A. Schonberg 'iBarbs' ' Glee Club Student Council Doris E. Schrader Hnow Page Seventy-three si, Theodore F. Shea ..Ted,, ..Tee,, Football fNorth Highl Norma Sheeran United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Cheering Squad Glee Club Norman T. Sheridan Norm Cap and Gown Committee Sylvia A. Shreiar .tsyln Glee Club Dorothy Sigel MDM, Mercury Representative United States History Club Glee Club Mixed Chorus Eileen E. Silverman United States History Club Honor Pupil Theresa L. Simonelli '4Terry Glee Club. Vice-President United States History Club Page Eighty-four Norman Sirk Norm Audrey M. Sjoberg Aud United States History Club Horace Mann Scholar Honor Pupil Rita F. Skamarock United States History Club Future Drivers of America Club Cheering Squad joseph Sousa Hoe., Eileen E. Spayne United States History Club Eleanor E. Spaziante HEP, Glee Club Future Drivers of America Club Class Basketball Janet M. Sterling .jan-, Cixuucxus Editorial Board ex' f lm, lift ' It or thy M. Stockwell Deny Stephen M. Stolakis Steve', Beverly A. Strand Bev', Student Council United States History Club Glee Club Elsa C. Strom HEI., United States History Club Swedish Club. Vice-President .Mercury Representative Student Council Social Committee Ring Committee Photograph Committte Carol Supovitz frsupyn Gift Committee Motto Committee CADUCEUS Editorial Board Mercury Staff I I .yfdfpbl Stanley H. Supovitz Stan'l Zigmont Surawski Ziggie Football .S Louise A. Swenson iKIJ0u37 Joseph P. Tanona ..J0e,, Blackfriars .Mrrrury StaH' Football John Tarzian H10 Ween United States History Club Camera Club Future Drivers of America Club Cfmuceus Art Staff Nicholas M. Thoutsis i'NickU Greek Club Rita Trudel lvl-rudyu United States History Club Girls' Field Hockey Basketball Dorothy A. Turco HDot Italian Club Susan R. Turner rrsuen Band Glee Club United States History Club Page Seventy-ive Franklyne B. Tuson Teenie Cheerleader United States History Club Cheering Squad Future Drivers of America Club George D. Ustinovich Carole Valenkamph Dimples United States History Club Andrew H. Valinski Andy Dorothy Van De Mark ::D0tyn Blackfriars United States History Club Glee Club Kathleen R. Vaughn Julius T. Walent fqukien Latin Club Page Seventy-.fix Fay T. Wales 'lliustyl' Glee Club Lawrence A. Warpula Larry Cmwucreus Editorial Board Student Council Baseball Class Day Committee Lois Ann Webber ULOU United States History Club Anna M. Weber HAM, United States H'story Club Honor Pu 'l tfjf Irene Werstak Rene Horace Mann Scholar United States History Club Photograph Committee Glee Club Honor Pupil Clifford W. Wheeler, 'lClifl l United States History Club Audrey White Junior Varsity Basketball fAuburn llighj Girls' Field Hockey fAuburn Hlghl David G. Williams Dave United States History Club Robert M. Willis 'KBob,' Rita Wiwatowski Rickey United States History Club Ronald Wolin ' 'Ronnieu 9 Robert Morris Mouse,' Track Joseph Capalbo Sylvia F. Lisieski Robert W. Johnson Richard S. Marcus Bob Dick Stamp Club fClassical Highl Melvin Zabarsky Mel Robert Zaterka H3019 MQW Gregor P. Zekos ..Gmg,, Class Day Committee, Chazrman CADUCEUS Editorial Board Greek Club Junior Varsity Basketball Baseball Clifford E. Johnson 4'Cliff', Dolores A. Pasic D011yi' Glee Club Vocal Training Class United States History Club Willard S. Spinney win Page Seventy seven Senicvz fjaam fvaaeml-M 26, 1949 S 3 h sw Page Seventy-nine HOORTDET First Row, left tn right: Shirley Nathanson, Shirley Miller, Carolyn Fox, Mary Sheehan, Virginia Kotseas, Jean Cook, Sylvia Leahy, Rita Baress, Seronrl Raw, left to right: Dorothea Anton, Gloria Cheney, Audrey Sjoberg, Miriam Colwell, Mary Klimkaitis, Bernice Burdulis, Eileen Silverman, Joan Hanna. Third Row, left to right: Lorraine Robidoux, Eleanor Dion, Robert Corkum, Theodore Lambert, Arthur Flaherty, Forrest Marcy, Anna Weber. Nancy Anderson Dorothea Anton Rita Baress Maryann Bollus Catherine Brown Nancy Bruso Bernice Burdulis Gladys Carlson Gloria Choney Miriam Colwell Olive Comtois Jean Cook Robert Corkum Elizabeth Desorda Eleanor Dion Diane Doyle Pauline Duquette Richard Dymek Page Ezghty Vivian Ellis Carolyn A. Erickson Gloria Fernandez Arthur Flaherty Carolyn Fox Ralph F usaro Florence Gingras Joan Hanna Mary Hannon Mary Klirnkaitis Virginia Kotseas Marjorie LaBofTa Theodore Lambert Sylvia Leahy Rosalie Malcangi Natalie Mankovitz Forrest Marcy Norman Martin Shirley Miller Lillian Moskovitz Shirley Nathanson Ann Power Lorraine Robidoux Rita Rondeau Florence St. Amand Arline Siel Eileen Silverman Audrey Sjoberg Barbara Smith Grace Strakosz Eugenie Szlyk Anna Weber Irene Werstak This list is as of May 3 1950 HORACE N Nancy Anderson Elizabeth Desorcla Gladys Carlson Eleanor Dion Vivian Ellis Carolyn Erickson Priscilla Bingham Annette Burack Anna De Feudis Nlargot Ahnrud Bette Handlin CLASSES OF Arthur Flaherty A. .Ioan Hanna Sylvia Leahy Forrest hlarey Natalie Nlankovitz CLASSES OF Sophie Demis Sally Guthrie Grace Rackauskas C LA S S E S O F Doris Nelson 19 19 19 CHOLAR 50 Ann Power Eugenie Szlyk Lillian Nloskowitz Rita Roncleau Audrey Sjoherg Grace Strakosz 51 llary Sheehan Rita Stolulonis Lillian Waitkewicz 52 Margaret Shirley Carol Westi li---M...y. i K lfirl Rue, left vto right: Ann -Power, Nancy Anderson. Eleanor Dion, Rita Rondeau, Audrey Sjoherg, Joan Hanna. Svmnn' Rnxe, If! If right: Natalie Ma-nkovitz, Sophie Demis, Carol Westi, Rita Stolulonis, Grace Rackauskas, Anna De Feudis, Margot Ahn- rud Sally Guthrie. Third Rum, left lo right: Arthur Flaherty, Bette Handlin, Carolyn Erickson. Doris Nelson, Margaret, Shirley, Fo rrest Marry. Page Eigthy-one Slucfenll eww ROBERT MATTSON, President DOREEN BOSTON, Secretary EUGENIE SZLYK, Vice-President DAVID HARRINGTON, Treasurer EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Robert E. Mattson, Chairman Vivian Francis Paul Reschke Theodore Lambert Lawrence Wzirpula Carlane Schofield Shirley Walsh Page Eighty-two MEMBERS Francis Brosnihan Patricia Boyle Beverly Cheney Douglas Eickholz Sally Guthrie John McPartland 'Ioan Pentland Gloria Shong George Tupa Janet W'erme Donald Adams Lois Carpenter Ann Croft Vivian Francis Rose Harootunian Melvin Johnson Dolores Longa Elizabeth Nelson Caroline Papierski James Ha nnon Mary Thomas Beverly W'ard Janice Buckman Carol V. Cortis OF THE STUDENT Henry Goulet Richard Kilmer William Muzzy Carol Varg Betty Bergquist Lucy Dell,Olio Esther Lorusso Esther Santomeno Robert E. Small Barrie Skillen Doreen Boston Marie Freda Viola Lazour Anna Lewandowski Mary Bosnakis Paul Resche Eugenie Szlyk Anne Campbell Robert Duby Irene Garvick David Harrington Theodore Lambert Robert Mattson COUNCIL Dorothy Paldino Mary Roberts Nancee Berglund Beverly Strand Lawrence Warpula Marilyn Dorn Ruth Feeley Donald Lapointe Doris Nelson Thomas Anton Ruth Phillips Lois Chapman Andrew Collaro Barbara Crowton Raymond Dubois Nancy Goguen Dorothy Johnson Jacqueline Luce Carol McGee Norma Patch Shirley Reardon Carlane Schofield Shirley Sisti Shirley Walsh Page Eighty three if f I Q . li 3 Jffy 4 og 61710, J ' 0 4.4.- ,Ar f XA . S I lv --YYV .lx LT-V I I I .L NAT ,b .V ,-.l-Y- FN , 'V'ff. ,- 1 1 n , MERCURY BIOLOGY RADIO VOCAL TRAINING MODELING 'fm xawvximf' 45' , .Mm 'E '49 ' ai' L Kwvifwf - Q 4 ., iNSg9Q f fqfilii ' sgy'4?2ff1f . f in-Qi 252 Wig' Q E if 2' ww gaifl ,wi 1 4 .if , , x X C + if f 55 L jg., .Win '7 WEAVING CHEMISTR ,-A REHEARSAL GUIDANCE LOCKER ROOM THE 1950-A ERC RY STAFF First Row, left to right: Elizabeth Desorda, Natalie Mankovitz, Raymond Steele, Casper Ohvieri, 'Viola Lazour, Jeanne Barbour Phyllis Holmes, Shirley Francis. Second Row, left to right: 'Roberta Chambers, Theodora Soter, Lla1re.L0neriaIn, Elizabeth Rlvard Mary Foley, Janet Loftus, Vivian Ellis, Helen Ditaranto, Bernadette'Belanger. Third Row, left to right: aurlce St. Germain F. Charles Hagg, Robert Frink, Robert Sjoberg, Roy White, john Aquino. Acting Faculty Managing Editor Kathryn A. Jerome Faculty Advertising Manager Richard W. Butler Faculty Circulation Manager William S. Italiano Faculty Bookkeeper Francis P. Hussey Assistants to Editor-in-Chief Natalie Mankovitz Shirley Francis Elizabeth Desorda Robert Frink Boys, Sports Editor Gasper Olivieri Page Ninety VIOLA LAZOUR, Editor-in-Chief Assistant Sports Editor Raymond Steele Girls' Sports Editor Jeanne Barbour Assistant Sports Editor Phyllis Holmes Exchange Editor Roberta Chambers Engraving Department Robert Sjoberg Editorial Board Theodora Soter Bernadette Belanger Laura Wald John Tarzian Roy White Circulation Manager John Aquino Assistants Maurice St. Germain Charles Hagg Mailing Clerk Janet Loftus Advertising Manager Vivian Ellis Assistant Helen Ditaranto Bookkeeper Mary Foley Club Activities Claire Lonergan Acting Faculty Manager Kathryn A. Jerome Faculty Advertising Manager Richard W. Butler Faculty Ciroulation Manager William S, Italiano Faculty Bookkeeper Francis P. Hussey Assistants to Editor-in-Chief Mary Klimkaitis Gloria Reed Rita Lopriore Isabel Konjoian NANCY ANDERSON, Editor-in-Chief Editorial Board Barbara Michaclian Gladys Benneyan Carol Supowitz Marylin Gabowitz Boys' Sportx Editor Carl Andersen Assistants Milton Friars Albert Fitzgerald Girls' Sports Editor Phyllis Doherty Asxirtant Virginia Lindquist THE 1950-B ERC RY T FF Advertising Manager Frances Ruch Bookkeeper Ruth Johnson Exchange Editor Elizabeth McCullough Club A clivilies Constance Garabedian Mailing Clerk Vincenza Lopriore Circulation Managers Amelia Falcone Hugo Aho . .., sf K7 ff? .ww Firxt Razr, lrfl to right: Barbara Miehaelian, Rita Lopriore, Mary Klixnkaitis, Nancy Anderson, Gloria Reed, Isobel Konjoian, Carol Supovltz.. Sm-and Razr-, lrfl to right.: Vinrienza Lopriore, Gladys Benn:-yan, Ruth johnson, Frances Rueh, Marylan Gabowitz, Constance Garahedlan. Tlurd Raw, lvl! to nglil: Albert Fitzgerald, Virginia Lindquist, Carl Anderson, Phyllis Doherty, Milton Friars. Page Ninety-one Chemistry Club Fin! Row, left lu right: Nlarilyn Lewis, Catherine Lianides, Nlary Lynch, Theodore Lambert, Barbara Smith, Arthur Flaherty, Barbara Nlichaelian. Miss Eastman. Sfrorzd Rnzr, left to righl: Clara Pscosoliclo, Louise D'Elia, Miriam Colwell, Betty McCullough. Renota Cybulskil Nlartha Gray, Doreen Boston. Shirley Nathanson, Laura Vesrera. Claire Dane, Patricia Guertin. Third Rnzfx, lrfl to rtgltl: Donaltl Brouillette, Rirliard Dymek, Nlaurire St. Germain. Norman Xlartinl james Pedone, Bernice Bourcloulis, Marjorie Courtois, June l'aloulian, Marjorie Donahuel Ann lNlrl'iratl1, Forrest Marcy, Theodore Lambert, Pwsidwzt Barbara Smith and Barbara DeMz1rco, Sffcretaries Barbara Michaelian and Geraldine Paulavedus, Arthur Flaherty and Catherine Opacki, T1'ea5u1'e1'5 l'ice-Previdmzts Bliss Gertrude T. Eastman, Farulty Adviser Blackfriars Dramatic ociet First Row, left to fight: Nancy Choney, Joan Hanna, Norman Martin, Theodore Lambert, Carolyn Fox, Richard Mason. Sfrronrl Row, left to right: Eleanor Johnson, Jean Migliozzi, Ann Reed, Ursula Shea, Norma Skiest, Sylvia Leahy, Lorraine Kouri, Barbara Glliz, Joan Gordon. Third Row, left to Jiglzti Brigham Berquist, Frank Scola, Phyllis Louglilin, Rita Rontlt-au, Eleanor Dion, Luba Chevrliuk, Alex Josefowski, Norman Salatny. Fourth Ruzr, left to right: Pete Fontana, David Kirselx, Forrest Klarey, Richard Dyniek, David Harrington, Robert Bmnbard, John Soloperto. Theodore Lambert. Pnfriderzt Carolyn FOX, St'U'4'fCl7Aj' Joan Hanna, lviw Pre.vident NHHCY AHClG1'S0Il. Sf'z'1'e'tary Norman Mzxrtin, Treaxzzwr Page Ninety-two Mu Lambda Pi ociet Virginia Kotseas and George Tupa, Presidents Helen Labovites and Catherine Lianides, Vice-Presidents Catherine Lianides and Helen Labovites, Secretaries John Aquino President Dominic Gallo Vice-President Peggy Latino Secretary Joseph Lanava Treasurer Miss Edna Greeko Faculty Adviser Helen Bosnakis and Virginia Kotseas, Treasurers Mr. Arthur S. Kanaracus, Faculty Adviser Italian Club Ifirsl Razr. lift lo zirfhlz Mary Bosnakis, Helen Bos- nakis, Trrasurer: Virginia Kotseas, l'r1'sident: Helen Lahovites, Vife'-Pwsidf'nt: Catherine Lianides, Srrre- Iary: Ellen Kelly, H. S. C. Rrf1rr,wr1laIi:'e. Sffmirl Role. If-lt lu right: Nirh- olena Silaidas, Sophie Damis, Helen Pappas, Christene Christecles, Sta- tia Efstratiou. Helen Tsif- rikas. Effie Econoniou, Helen Drapos. Third Rong left to right: Bessie Capsalis, Theodore Co- caine, George Tupa, Mary Thomas. l First Row, left to right: Joseph Giarugregorio, George Fratantonio, james Pedone, John Gillio. Semrzd Raw, left ln right: Marie Freda, Antoinette Nasitano, Mary Palaio, Rose Brescia 1 Dorothy Paldino, Louise Paldino, Irene Ferraro, Nancy Pettinella. Third Row, left to right: Lillian Morgo, Eleanor Mangano, Kathryn Ventresca, Rosaland DiCaro, Margaret Latino, Annette Bodinizzo, Ann Lanava, Carmella D'Elia, Dorothy Buduo. Fourth Row, left to right: Edward Tomaiolo, Camille Gaimari, Vincenza Lopriore, Theresa Bodinizzo. Dorothy Turco, Angela DiMauro, Lucia Pace, Barbara Aquino, Dolores Longa, Joan Biando, Michael Bodinizzo. Page Ninety-three wt-:dish Club First R014-, left In riglztz' Phyllis Cross. Dorothy Sjobohm, Roy White, Donald Osterholm. Phyllis Holmes, Elsa Strom. Sefrond Rong lrlt to right: Joan Wheeler, Betty Bergquist, Ingrid Lawrence. Julia Hill. Gladys Carlson, Robert Hendrickson, Mary Downeyu Helena Hendrickson. Shirley Nelson. Third Rnzv, Ief! tn riglzl: Carolyn Hansen, Joan Anderson, Ellen Johanson. Nancee Berglund, Helen Levin, Marilyn Swenson. Niarlene Peterson. Shirley Reardon. Roy White and Robert Hendrickson, Presidents Phyllis Holmes and Virginia Lindquist, Vice-Presidents Dorothy Sjobohm, Secretary Donald Osterholm and Betty Carlson, Treasurers Mr. Paul A. Olin, Faculty Adviser amera Club First Row, left to right: Robert Bombarcl, Barbara Michaelian, Richard Dytnek, Norman Martin, Rose Melikian, Alexander Jozelowski. Second Run-, ld to righl: Luba Shevchuk. Janet Rizkallxt, Doris McTighe. Louise Aqurkes, Reneta Cybulski, Gloria Levine, Helen Callahan, Jeanette Duclos. Ann MeG0urty, Betty Shaughnessy. David Harrington. Third Row, Iefl In right: Russell Niemi, Ann Camp bell, Marjorie Donohue, Beverly Chenery, Phyllis Rochette, Janet Loftus. Lillian Margo. Mary O'Brien. Shirley Izbicki, Maria Oriente, Theresa Bodinizzo. Four Row, lefl tn right: Priscilla Houle, Theresa Palmieri, Joan Gordon, Leo D'Agostino, Irene Garvick. June Paloulian, Veronica Pandaru. Marilyn George, Virginia Carlisle. Richard Dymek, President Barbara Michaelian, Secretary Rose Melikian, Vice-President Norman Martin, Treasurer Page Ninety-four BAND Patricia Bryant, Secretary Mr. Leo Thayer, Director ORCHESTRA Forrest Marcy, President Barbara Preston, Seeretary Patricia Bryant, Vice-President William Packard, Treasurer Mr. Leo Thayer, Director J 44 rchestra - Band J Firxt Row, left to right: Marilyn Gilbert, Forrest Marcy, Marcia Glass, Beverly Burtt, Harvey Alpert, Elaine Barta, Theresa LaMoun- tain, Kathaleen Daw, Mary Thomas, Joan Gilbert, Thomas Anton, Robert Hammarstrom Barbara Preston. Second Row, left to right: William Packard, Carolyn Erickson, Raymond Havey, Henry Bruinsma, Mr. Leo Thayer, Edward Lucci, James Tyler, Edward Price, Richard Price, Theodore Tarosian. Third Row, left to ri ht: Stella Tanelli, Christine Johnson, Mary Cutroni, Joseph Giangregorio, Ruth Feeley, Paul Westerbaci, lfrsula Runnells, Fay Cook, Beverly Stone. Page Ninety Vocal Trainin Class First Row, left In right: Gloria Chaney, Janice Chambers, Betty McCullough, Rita Danielevicius, Edna Tucker, Rosalie Malcangi, Rose Grace, Gloria Gould, Shirley Walsh. Dolores Pasic, Amelia Falcone. Serond Razr, left lo right: Margaret Seskivich, Pauline Brosky, Jeanne Purretta, Jane Anderson. Eleanor Nasitano, Lucille Melucci, ,Ioan Hanna, Norma Toney, Jean Roundtree, Dorothy Castle, Beverly O3Leshe Patricia Bryant. Third Row, left to right: Beverly Coskie, Marjorie Cour- tois, Rosemarie Pincince, Jean O'Brien, Stella Avalcian, Miriam Earle, Virginia Lindquist, Ursula Shea, Nickolena Silaides. Anna Salem, Patricia Mooney, Audrey Erwin, Claire ODonnell. Fourth Row, left to right: Dick Lund., Bob Clark, Donald Osterholm. Beverly O'Lcske, President Nickolena Silaidos, Program Chairman Janice Chambers, Vice-President Maryann Forsberg and Leo Granfriddo, Librarians Beverly Coski and Gloria Shong, Secretaries Mr. Michael Abruzzese, Faculty Adviser nitecl tates History Club David J. Harrington, President Joan M. Anderson, Secretary Irene M. Gawick, Vice-President Robert A. Bombard, Treafurer Page Ninety-six era era GLEE CLUB -- MONDAY SECTION GLEE CLUB -- WEDNESDAY SECTION Barbara De Marco and Lorna Patch, Presidents Catherine Lianides, President Theresa Simonelli and Barbara Landin, Vice-Presidents Dorothy Capone, Vice-President .Ioan Anderson and Lucy Dell'Olio, Secretaries Beverly O,Leske, Secretaryapindne ' ll Helen Brown, Treasurer lN1ary Cocaine, Treasurer ,340 Mr. Michael Abruzzese, Faculty Adviser lX'Ir. Michael Abbruzzese, Faculty Adviser Page Ninety-seven Xff ff Q, g f? x -.,. x 2. ETL, X1 .I , keg! ff 4? Q4 1 H007 I AQIEQQ ,,-.f vk A fff' JL, -n w --'xg INQTI ,lJ-.L.!,. TJ 4 Ei!-V 'I , FOOTBALL l First Rnzv, left lo right: G. Arvanigian, ilflanager, Dan Abraham, M. Philiups, O. Najarian, Neil O'Conn0r, B. Narus, Assistant .Managrn Second Row, left tn right: J. Alekshun, Z. Surawski. D.- Kasperian, H. Erickson, H. Brennan, J. Tanona, J. Groccia, A. Amorello. Third Row, left ln right: J. Fontaine. R. Bilzarian, J. McAuliHne, A. Assad, L. Girouard, E. Tsouros, F D F t t ' M Fl C h F h R 'w l'ft ln right' R. Cox W. Donnelly J. . LaRange, . ra an omo, r. J. oey, one . nur! viz, e . , , Mastrovito, R. Symons, P. Belton, G. Cherry, A. Hayden, W. Elms. Quarters PLAYERS AND QUARTERS PLAYED Name Position Played Name Position Plaved D. Abraham G 8 R. Bilzarian J. Amato E 8 McAuliffe T. Rinaldi B 24 A. Assad M Phillips B 2 L. Girouard O. Najarian G 4- E. Tsouros N. O,Connor B 28 F. LaRange J. Aleckshun B 2 D. Frantantonio Z. Surawski T 32 R. Cox D. Kasperian B 32 W. Donnelly H. Erickson C 32 Mastrovito H. Brennan G 32 R. Symons J. Tanona G 32 P. Belton J. Groccia T 10 G. Cherry A. Amorello G 2 A. Hayden J. Fontaine E 24 W. Elms Page One Hundred COMMERCE VARSITY SCHEDULE South 2 Commerce 0 North 12 Commerce 0 Classical O Commerce 7 South 0 Commerce 19 North 7 Commerce 6 Classical 6 Commerce 7 Trade 33 Commerce 0 Norwich O Commerce l 2 INTER-HIGH STANDINGS won Lost Tied North 5 1 O Commerce 3 3 0 South 3 3 0 Classical 1 5 0 Commerce Commerce Commerce Commerce Commerce Commerce Commerce Commerce Mr. James L. Davidson, Coach Sam LaCa11fora, Captain Albert Fitzgerald, Co-Manager Robert Patnod, Co-Manager 54 Norwich 36 St. John's 54 St. Stephen's 53 Classical 38 North 54 Spencer 64 South 45 St. John's BASKETBALL Commerce Commerce Commerce Commerce Commerce Commerce Commerce We b fi WXLQJ! ' .J E as Classical 34 Norwich 51 North 33 St. Peter's 40 South 32 Spencer 49 Tech V. 43 Firxl Rota, left to right: Andrew Philip, Philip-Price, Sam LaConfora, Captain, Mitchell Philip, Robert Cox. Sernnd Row, left to nght: Robert Patnod, Co-Nlanager, David Kasperian, William johns, Mr. James L. Davidson, Coach, Paul Grogan, Robert Semon, Alber itzgeralcl., Cu-Manager. 1 F Page One Hundred One BASEBALL Mr. James L. Davidson, Coach John Amato and Francis Horgan, Co-Captams SCHEDULE South 3 Commerce North 5 Commerce Norwich 1 Commerce Spencer 4 Commerce Classical 2 Commerce Gardner l Commerce St. John's 7 Commerce Classical 10 Commerce North 13 Commerce St. John's 8 Commerce South 13 Commerce Gardner QCancelledj Commerce Spencer QCancelledj Commerce Page One Hundred Two Indi Mr. John Wallace, Coach Donald Brouillette and John Tighe, C0-Captains vidual Places: Dual Meet K. of C. Short I-H Long I-H Donald Adams 2 8 3 8 Donald Brouilette 5 10 6 5 Arthur Flaherty 1 4- 2 3 Raymond Mantyla 28 23 18 Roger Riel 12 14 7 22 John Tighe 3 7 5 6 Malcom Wade 4- 11 14 10 Paul Watson 8 26 20 19 MEET RESULTS Dual Meet K. of C. Meet 1 Commerce 39M Commerce 45 David Prouty 67 Oxford 16 M North 77 COMMERCE INTER-HIGH CHAMPIONS Short Inter-High Long Inter-High Commerce 90 Commerce 78 North 63 North 65 South 35 South 38 Classical 22 Classical 29 STATE CLASS Au FINALS QTwenty Teams Participatingj Commerce High placed third, following Watertown and Beverly High Schools. I' rvt Row. left to right: Malcolm Wade. Donald Brouillette. Co-Captain, John Tighe, Co-Captain, Arthur Flaherty, Illanager, Donald Adams. Second Row, left to fighlz Paul Watson, Francis St. Dennis, Roger Riel, hir. John Wallace, Coach, Thomas Jeas, Edward Carroll, Walter Johnson. Page One Hundred Three SWIMMING First Row, lrft to right: Charles Weatherbee, Richard Lal-lair. Robert Glass, Kenneth Wheeler, Robert hiatt Robert E. Mattson, Captain Kenneth Wheeler Charles Weatherbee Robert Glass MASSACHUSETTS INTERSGHOLASTIC HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING MEET AT GARDNER HIGH SCHOOL POOL February 25, 1950 Mattson 100 yards Breaststroke 1st 1105.4 CNew pool and high sehool reeordj Mattson 150 yards Individual Medley lst 1:37 CNew pool and state reeordj Wheeler 100 yards Backstroke 2nd Weatherbee 200 yards Freestyle 2nd 150 yards Medley Relay - Commerce, Third QWheeler, Weatherbee and Glass partieipatingj Glass 500 yards Freestyle 4th Commerce in tie for third place. THIRD ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND INTERSCHOLASTIC SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP AT UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT POOL AT STORRS, CONNECTICUT March 11, 1950 Mattson 150 yards Individual Medlt-y' lst 1:35 fNeW National Interseholastie High School and Pool Reeordj Mzxttscmn 100 yards Breaststroke 2nd Page One Hundred Four Jan -Ian Feb Feb Mr. John YVallace, Coach Carl Karagheusian, Co-Cajztain SCHEDULE AND RECORD Commerce 57 Classical I3 Commerce 24 North 46 Commerce 55 South 15 Championship North 37 Commerce 30 Classical 12 South 9 INDOOR LETTERMEN, 1950 Donald Brouillette, Co-Captazn INDOOR LETTERMElN 1910 ccvvss Carl Karagheusian David Harrington Everett Josephs ncaa l Donald Adams Lawrence Girouard Raymond Mantyla Donald Brouillette Richard jaeggi Malcolm Wade David Burns Theodore Kiritsy Paul WVatson I DOOR TRACK Fine Ron-, left tn right: Theodore Kiritsy, Donald Brouillette, Co-Captain, Raymond Mantyla, Everett Josephs Richard jaeggi, Thomas Geas. Serond Row, left to right: Wally Sever, Philip McCabe, Francis St. Denis Paul Watson, Arthur Flaherty, Donald Adams, Third Row, left to right: Henry Bruinsma, David Burns, Mr John Wall ace, Coarh, Alexander jozefowski. Malcolm Wade. Abxnzl :chan jnrlun' wax taken: Carl Karagheusian. Cn Caplan: Page One Hundred Fzve BOY ' TEN NI l l Firxt Row, Iefft In right: William Hixon, Robert Bombard, Leo D'Ag0stino, Alexander jozefowski. Scrond Razr, lrll In riglzl: Richard Price. William Daley, Jr.. Richard Dymek, Mr. Albert T, Stead, Coarh. Robert Bombard, Robert Bombard Leo D'Agostino William Hixon Richard Price lVilliam Daley Richard Dymck Alfred Jozefowski john Takesian Page One Hundred Six Mr. Albert T. Stead, Coach Co-Captain Lco D,Agostino, Co-Captain WVilliam Hixon, Nfanagm' SCHEDULE May 12 - Commerce vs. South May 19 - Commerce vs. Classical May 26 - Commerce vs. North Miss Isabelle Bosworth Coach Miriam Colwell Captain Patricia Guertin Manager SCHEDULE May 15 - Commerce vs. North May 22 - Commerce vs. Classical May 31 - Commerce vs. South GIRL ' TENN First Row, left to right: Frances Mosier, Sally Guthrie, Patricia Guertin, Manager, Miriam Colwell, Captain, Theresa Laperrlere, Marian Latino. Second Row, left tn right: Virginia Kiaulenas, June DeVoe, Helen Thomasian, Miss Isabelle Bosworth, Coach, Constance Cassulis, Doris Cournoyer, Kathleen O'Connor. Page One Hundred Seven GIRL ' ARSITY BASKETB LL Fin! Row, left to right: Virginia Kiaulenos. Helen Thomasian, Manager, Sally Guthrie, Cn-Captain, Anne McGrath, Co-Captain, Barbara Fahnstrom, Patricia Guertin. Second Row, Ielt to right: Loretta Kaunas, Ber- nice Burdulis, Miss Isabell Bosworth, Coach, Mary Hines, Bessie Ca salis, Norma Skiest. Third Row, left to right: Evelyn Sarbentos, Shirley Jacobson, hfarilyn George, Azlice Nordstrom, Jean Ricardi. Miss Isabelle Bosworth, Coach Sally Guthrie, Co-Captain Anne McGrath, Co-Captain Helen Thomasian, Manager STANDING LETTER C Won Lo-st Tied Points Bernige Burdulig Virginia Kiaulenas Commerce 1 5 0 5 Bessie Capsalis Anne McGrath North 4 1 1 17W Barbara Fahnstrom Alice Nordstrom South 4 1 1 HW Virginia Gray Jean Ricardi . Patricia Guertin Norma Skiest Classical 2 4 0 10 , , Sally Guthrie Helen Thomas1an VARSITY BASKETBALL RECORD Date Commerce Opponent Won by Score Jan. 12 Commerce North North 22-15 Jan. 18 Commerce South South 38-23 Jan. 26 Commerce Classical Commerce 44-38 Feb. Commerce North North 34-19 Feb. Commerce South South 25-26 Feb. 15 Commerce Classical Classical 27-26 SOPHOMORE CLASS TEAM RECORD Date Commerce Opponent Won by Score Jan. 11 Commerce Classical Commerce 38-25 Jan. 25 Commerce North North 31-27 Feb. 8 Commerce South Commerce 43-15 Standing Y Second Place Barbara Morano, Captain Jean Boltruczyk, Manager FRESHMAN CLASS TEAM RECORD Date Commerce Opponent Won by Score Jan. 19 Commerce South South 36-30 Feb. 2 Commerce Classical Commerce 36-26 Feb. 16 Commerce North North 23-23 Standing S Second Place Tie Lucy Dell'Olio, Captain Ruth Reynolds, Manager Page One Hundred Eight Miss Isabelle Bosworth, Coach Virginia Kiaulenas Caroline l'VhitComh Caplain ,lfanagef LETTER Wi, Eva Gelularo Theresa Laperriere Phyllis Doherty Marianne Le May Gloria Fernandez Cora Mastroqiovanni Sally Guthrie Barbara Morano Virginia Kiaulenas Frances Mosier Jean Rieeardi jean Roundtree Ursula Shea Helen Thomasiian Rita Trudel Caroline Wfhiteomh SUNIMARY OF POINTS - 1949-50 l'1'on Los! Tied Cup Points Commerce 2 1 1752 ' South 2 1 HMS T10 Classical 2 2 lO North 2 4 2 F I E L D H 0 C K E Y fChampionsl1ip Teaml ,J Firxl Row, left ln right: Jean Rolindtree, Eva Gelularo, Theresa Laperriere, Virginia Kiaulenas, Captain, Caroline Whit- combi iMHllHgl'f, Helen Thomasian, Frances Mosier. Semnd Rose, lvl! lo right: Sally Guthrie, Barbara Murano, Lorice Samara, Gloria Fernandez, Miss Isabelle Bosworth, Coarh, Cora Mastrogiovanni, Helen Creerun. Rita Trudel. Third Row, left to right: Judith Lorusso, Anne Hussey, Jean Riecardi, Marianne LeMay, Loretta Kaunas, Phyllis Doherty. Barbara Bouvier. Patricia Curtis. Page One Hundred Nine 0 eu M1310 V' lf if, - ,,. is 2 A A WK . l. , x f l Firxt Rm:-. lrll In right: ,loan Mnlvc-hill, Co-Captain, Barbara llvclomtncl, Cv-Captain. Smruna' Ifvw, lwft to right: Alllnvzx Maillct, lknlririu Wilyon, Vivian Ellis, Franklyn Tuson. Urmlu Sln-u, Hurlmara Green. Bcvcrly Moylzxn, Shirley Pllzxnc-nl'. Page One Hundwd rlvilll Q Q . f- 2 1 ,IX ? 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