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

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Oil September, 1937, the doors of Colt Memorial High School, swung open to 110 bewildered sophomores. This was the day that we all had waited for many years, and as we looked about us, we were well rewarded, for the school was beautiful, indeed. We followed the crowd, which centered around the bulletin board, and after much squirming and pushing, found our names and the number of the home room to which we were assigned. After a week or two, we finally became accustomed to the new routine, and really settled down to work. Occasionally, our daily work was interrupted by different forms of pleasure - - such as moving pictures, dances, etc. At our first class meeting. William Bottomley and Mary Du Pont were elected to represent our class on the Student Council. The rest of the year was uneventful with the exception of the mid-year and final examinations. After our summer vacation, we returned to school, not as shyly as the previous year, for were we not full-fledged juniors? We started the school year by electing the class officers: President - - William Bottomley Vice-president - - William Conley Secretary - - Mary Aiello Treasurer - - Nicholas Mancieri The members of the executive board were: Joseph Russo, Hilario Moniz, Antonio Cabral. Joseph Bisbano, William Conley Again we resumed work with pleasure. On February, the new Robert Shaw Andrews School was opened and members of the commercial and industrial classes were moved to it from the over-crowded Colt building. At this time a new course. Physical Education, was introduced into our schedule. Along in the month of May. one could sense a great deal of excitement in the Junior class. That's right, it was the long looked forward to. unforgettable event in a Junior’s life, the Junior Promenade. On the night of this great occasion, the auditorium, beautifully decorated with green and gold streamers and balloons, made a splendid setting for the colorful affair. All too soon the night was over, and we were left with sweet memories which will always linger in our minds. Soon we were busy studying for our final examinations, and then came our summer vacation, our last one from Colt. September, again. How time does fly. Two short years, we were only sophomores, now here it was, we were seniors, beginning our final year of high school. For the last time we elected the following officers: President - - Natalc Candelmo Vice-president - - Vincent Santo Secretary - - Ralph Marasco Treasurer - - Michael Balzano To serve on the executive board, the following were chosen : Joseph Pacheo, William Conley, Joseph Russo. Anthony Asciolla, Emilia Bucolo. In February the Senior class operetta “Dr. Drinkwater” was presented, with great success, under the supervision of Mrs. Donovan. The Commentarii. a new school paper, was published three times by the Senior class under the guidance of Miss Callan and Miss Bullock. The senior year is, by far, the most busy of the three years in school, for rings must be purchased, individual pictures have to be taken, plans for graduation must be made, and last but not least, we are all looking forward to the Senior Reception. So our high school days, filled with work and pleasure are now ended. Ask any senior if he is glad that his school days are over, and he will probably say yes. but down deep in his heart, whether he admits it or not. he wishes that he had just one more year at “dear old Colt”. Some of us have positions waiting for us. others will have to search and wait for them, and still others will continue their education, but whatever we may do. may the future be kind to every member of our class and steer us clear of war-torn lands. 27 RALPH J. MARASCO. ’40

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JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Otic rainy day in September of ’38, a number of bewildered sophomores were standing around the bulletin board on the first floor of Colt Memorial trying to discover just what their next move should be. Within a week we were all settled, that is, we thought we were until the juniors and seniors took upon their shoulders the task of initiating the “silly sophs.” During the course of the next few weeks, we were very busy capturing the banner for best scholastic standing and electing class officers. Before we knew it. our days as “silly sophs” were over and in September we would be able to enter the school and survey the incoming sophomores with a critical eye. At the first meeting of the junior class we elected our officers: President - - Albert Velleca Vice-president - - Edward Russo Secretary - - Marcia Gifford Treasurer - - Charles Coggeshall Executive Board - - Norman Rene. Vincent Vaccaro, Lucy DelPiano. Attilio To-pazio. Mary Burns. We met the mid-year examinations with a little more courage than we had had in our sophomore year although the results in some cases were shocking. After mid-years, we came back to school filled with a new spirit, but soon a cloud passed over the juniors caused by the death of their classmate. Clara Harmon. The junior prom proved to be a huge success. Our auditorium was beautifully decorated with brown and yellow streamers and colorful balloons blending with the gowns worn by the belles of Colt Memorial. After the prom comes the senior reception to which all juniors are invited and which many, no doubt, will attend. NANCY BOSWORTH 41 0 THE SOPHOMORES The past year has been a year of success for the Sophomores. For this, we have to thank our principal, our teachers, and our class officers, who all have endeavored to teach us the required elements of high school study. They have made us feel at home by opening up to us new fields of learning and education. The class got off to a good start by electing very capable officers, who have proved themselves worthy of their appointed positions. As faculty advisor. Mr. Sullivan gained the confidence of the sophomore class, which is greatly indebted to him for his time, and his patience, at class meetings and recreational activities. Great spirit was shown in the field of sports where many of our sophomore boy captured honors in football, baseball, and basketball. They were quick in response to the call of the athletic association, as can be seen by the number of members. On November 20, 1939, the first class meeting was held, and students were nominated for office. At the following meeting, held on November 27, 1939. the officers were elected as follows: President - - Frank Murgo Vice-president - - Harold Demers Secretary - - Joseph Accardi Treasurer - - Walter Brelsford Later the executive committee was chosen. It is composed ot the following: Louis Alfano. Yolando Santulli. Ferdinand Almeida. Felecia Goglia. Carole Guisti, Madeline Castro. Another example of school spirit was evident in the co-operation of the members of the English Club, organized for the purpose of encouraging extra-curricular activities. It was carried successfully through the years by sophomores. The French Club cannot be forgotten, as it takes up the minds of the pupils in French classes, by encouraging extra activities, and the advancing of the French language. Their president is the ever-popular Walter Brelsford, who maintains order and encourages attendance at meetings. We Juniors-to-be hope that the oncoming rush of sophomores will enjoy their year as much as we have. Again, we thank our teachers for their faithful guidance throughout the past year. 29