Chelsea High School - Beacon Yearbook (Chelsea, MA)

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THE BEACON | CLASS HISTORY By ESTHER MACK W E, the young men and women, who had recently graduated from the various junior high schools of the city, stood on the warm, sultry Wednesday morning of September 8,1931, awaiting the ringing of the bell and the opening of the awe-inspiring portals which would launch us on a three-year high school career. We were the members of the Class of 1934, one of the largest and finest classes ever to enter the Chelsea Senior High School. Almost immediately we, sophomores, began to show our true worth, both intellectually and athletically. We were cordially welcomed by Mr. Webber and the members of the faculty. However, we realized that we must prove our worth to the faculty and to the somewhat dis¬ dainful upper classmen. At the end of the sophomore year, we found that many of our number had reaped academic honors and that we were well represented on the various athletic teams as well as in other school activities. The next year found us Juniors and upper classmen. The year was a rather difficult one and it was necessary to keep our noses to the grindstone almost continually. Our first entrance into the government of the school was made when the leadership of the class was granted to Isadore Stavisky, our President, assisted by Max Rickman, Vice President; Edward Brown, Treasurer; and Lillian Stamell, Secretary. That year, for the first time in the history of the class, a student council was elected to aid the class officers. Soon after the election of officers, plans were laid for our first social venture, the Junior Prom. Because of the untiring efforts of the officers and the Student Council, it was a most successful affair. In May another brilliant affair, the Junior Frolic, was held. It was a group of tired young men and women who awaited the end of a second successful year. After ten weeks away from school, we again entered those famous portals as Seniors—the goal of all our work. We immediately embarked upon the most brilliant, outstanding, and suc¬ cessful year in our high school career. What joys and honors that year brought us! We chose as pilots for our ship about to embark upon its last voyage, Nathan Goldstein, President; Max Rickman, Vice President; Edward Brown, Treasurer; and Lillian Stamell, Secretary. Due to the success of the Student Council the previous year, a Senior Student Council was chosen. In December we held our Senior Prom which was another brilliant social and financial success. The senior play, Green Stockings , was given March 23, 1934. In this play we saw some of the finest acting and showmanship ever to be exhibited by any senior class. The leading roles were played by Josephine Milgroom and Anthony Zaitz. We were again faced with the problem of selecting three of our classmates to be honored as the speakers at Class Day to be held June 6. After much deliberation we chose Norman A’Hearn, Orator; Barnett Burstein, Prophet; and Esther Mack, Historian. Our Senior Year was one of the most outstanding athletic years in the history of the school for the basketball team, on which played three seniors: Isadore Stavisky, Captain; Nathan Saltzman, and Robert Hanson, won the Eastern Massachusetts Basketball Championship and consolation prize in the New England Tournament. The other varsities perhaps not so successful but also bringing honor to the school were captained by seniors: football, Arigo LaTanzi; base¬ ball, Frank Saladino. The Debating Team, the French Club and other organizations always outstanding at Chelsea High brought victories and honors to the school. We are here today—Class Day—reviewing past events and trying to look into the future. All of us are eagerly awaiting the two greatest events of our school career—reception and graduation. The reception will mark the close of all our social activities and is the highest rung in the social ladder. Graduation on June 18 crowns the successful end of three years of hard work interwoven with periods of rest and play. Graduation marks the end of the old life and the beginning of the new. What the future holds in store for us we know not. Some of us are going to enter the ivy-covered gates of higher insti¬ tutions. Some are going into the world with all the eagerness with which we entered high school to make our fortunes. All of us hope for success and joy in life. Soon we shall be assimi¬ lated in that vast multitude, surrounded by new friends, new events, new things. But we shall never forget those three all too short years in the Chelsea Senior High School upon which we can look back as an inspiration, a guide, a beacon shining in the past! May we evermore revere and honor thy name. [ 20 ]

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Lillian Stamell Nathan Goldstein Max Rickman Edward Brown President Vice-President Secretary- Treasurer OFFICERS DURING THE SENIOR YEAR .NATHAN GOLDSTEIN . ' . . MAX RICKMAN .LILLIAN STAMELL . EDWARD BROWN OFFICERS DURING THE JUNIOR YEAR President.ISADORE STAVISKY Vice-President. MAX RICKMAN Secretary.LILLIAN STAMELL Treasurer. EDWARD BROWN [ 19 ]

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I FRANCES ABBER “Frimick” 189 Second St. December 17, 1915 Silence is the safest course for anyone to follow. Commercial Course. NORMAN A ' HEARN 46 Heard St. September 5, 1915 A man of affairs. General Course. Debating Club 4. Beacon Staff 4. Traffic Squad 3, 4. Usher at Senior Play 3. Yearbook Committee 4. Senior Play 4. Class Orator 4. cj-- ROWENA AKERMAN Rea” 37 Everett Ave. December 25, 1916 Entrancingly cute,- friendly with all. Commercial Course. Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Beacon Staff 2, 4. Ftench Club 3. First Honors, Commercial Course. , A ’ ANTHE ANAGNOSON Tony” 6 Laurel Street September 2, 1915 Quite as good and natural as any girl can be. General Course. Operetta 3. IDA BARISHMAN “Chie” 119 Walnut St. November 1, 1915 Chubby, chummy and good natured. Commercial Course. French Club 3. ANN BARRON Barry” 16 Elm Street May 26, 1915 Ann is very popular indeed and her good nature has much to do with it. General Course. Junior Prom Com¬ mittee. Candy Girl of Senior Play 4. ft OM 7T ieatie 122 BelJin gFiam St. January 18, 1916 Modesty is the handmaiden of virtue Commercial Course. VAGHARSH BEDOIAN “Fred” 36 Everett Avenue March 31, 1916 Life presents to him a bright aspect and he greets it everywhere with a cheery smile. , General Course. Beacon Staff 4. SARKIS BEDROSIAN 74 Franklin Ave. March 10, 1915 Your sincere and ' energetic en¬ deavors are the envy of everyone. A man in thought and action while the rest of us are still children. General Course. Honor Roll 3, 4. Baseball 3, 4. ISRAEL BELL Izzy” 117 Marlboro St. February 7, 1916 So plain, unaffected and sincere that he is bound to succeed. General Course. WALTER BENKO 51 (Spruce Street January 26, 1916 Silence, a noble tribute to any man. General Course. Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. French Club 3. Yearbook 4. JENNIE BENNETT Shandel 136 Shawmut Street April 16, 1916 A charming girl whose company all seek because of her personality, sweet¬ ness, and wit. Commercial Course. Junior and Senior Student Council. Junior Prom Committee. Spanish Club 3. [ 21 ]