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

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COMMERCE FLORENCE JONES, 58 Holly Street, Indian Orchard. Here we have another great musician. Florence has played in the orchestra from the first. I have heard it said she can even play the violin in her sleep. Flor- ence is also called one of those insepara- ble twins (lots of them in this class) by Mrs. Bullman. Her twin is a young lady whose name also begins with a “J.” Flor- ence is hardly ever seen in the corridors without her twin. She also possesses the ability to give excellent speeches in Eng- lish, although she never yet has had the courage to face all the English teachers in assembly. Her large vocabulary has often puzzled Mr. Cummings, but she has always gotten by. But you just couldn’t catch Florence making a mistake on the violin. RUTH KANE, 155 2 High Street. One of the brightest girls in the class is Ruth, and one of the most popular, for she has many friends. She is very orig- inal, possessing the much sought after quality of initiative to a marked degree. She is also quite athletic, being one of the stars on the famous advanced Sophomore Basketball team. Ruth is one good sport. MARION KENNEY, 534 Liberty Street. Marion Kenney is one of our most pop- ular girls. Always jolly, she takes her own part in every class activity and is not afraid to stand up for her own rights. Marion is popular with the male sex, too. Not the least of her charms is her danc- ing. and you will always find that she has more partners than there are dances. Aside from these qualities she is a good student, and has done a great deal of war activity work. LOUISE KINGSBURY, 45 Spring Street. ’Tis said that this young lady’s tongue is hung in the middle, at least it is quite often in operation, sometimes when Miss Dearborn or another member of the au- gust and esteemed faculty would deem it more advisable that it ceased. BLANCHE LEARD, 66 Edgemont Street. Blanche is a wonder, yet few are real- ly aware of the fact, because of her quiet, unassuming manners. She never says anything, but when you want sym- pathy, go to Blanche. LOUISE LACOULINE, 59 Portland Street. Louise is one of the girls Commerce is proud of, as she has finished the course in three and one-half years. The Bas- ketball team and Areopagitica are going to miss you, Louise. HELEN MANNING, Longmeadow. Helen is a real Irish lassie, with native wit. If you catch her with a dreamy look in her eyes, you may be sure she is planning some new stunt, preferably on the piano. We cannot mention all oi Helen’s good points, but we will say she is first, last and always, a true Friend. marion McCarthy, 169 Dickinson Street. Marion McCarthy is one of 1919’s many good looking girls, and also one of the popular members with both sexes. She is noted for her iolly and optimistic nature, and always has a smile for every one. Besides this, Marion is a very good dancer, as many of the boys will testify. She is always willing to do her part in every class and school activity, and ready to help anyone in trouble. Marion is noted for her typewriting skill, (ask Mrs. Bullman.) MILDRED McPARTLIN, 3 Sorento Avenue. Mildred is one of the jolliest girls in the class; “come easy, go easy,” for Mil- dred. Just to look at Mildred, you would know trivial things like home- work never worried “Milly.” She en- joys her study periods much more than her studies, yet she is a “general favor- ite” with the faculty. 1 3

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COMMERCE EILEEN DUMAS, 22 Central Street. The happy-go-lucky girl is Eileen. She is one of the best girl speakers the school has ever produced. Although she often does get caught napping, she always has something to say. She is the oasis in the desert of Mr. Masters's law class. One of her noteworthy statements in this cir- cle of learning, is that she thought pon- ies always grew up. Eileen is a staunch supporter of both the Girls’ Glee Club and the Areo. She has caused Mr. Cum- mings to rack his brain for answering ar- guments more than once in that first pe- riod English class. Eileen is immensely popular, however, in all circles. DORIS ELA, 52 Wellington Street. Doris is a quiet member of our class. Her chief hobby is giving speeches and all her study periods are spent in im- proving her speech. She is an efficient worker, with a mind of her own, and we like her for it. ESTHER GERSTEIN, 1054 North Street. Esther is our noted typewriting ex- pert. As a reward for her ability, she gets the special work. Yet she does not appear grateful. Esther has a fine mem- ory, a shrewd mind, and the ability to do thorough work. LOUISE HARVEY, 353 Armory Street. She is a peach all around. She has a smile for everyone, a clip remark, or a compliment for some. Neither do these qualities interfere with her capabil- ity, as her success in managing candy sales shows. She is one of the smartest and most dependable girls in the class. Louise will always be remembered by the Areopagitica, where she was an ad- mirable president. LEONTINE HERVIEUX, 37 Jasper Street. Here’s the girl that will never be kept down. She is well-known for her frank and earnest opinions, which she never fails to express. She’s a good sport and her heart is in the right place. We like you, “Erenchy,” and hope your spirit will never get crushed. Leontine sure- ly made a fine looking Jap in the Senior play. ALICE HIGGINS, 47 Vermont Street. This is the girl for detail, and yet Alice tells some very interesting stories, especially in Law, 214. She is a good worker in every class. Her sympathy is always in the right place, and she en- courages you by showing that you are not the only one who has troubles. ELVA HOWARD, 739 Main Street. The girl with the million dollar smile. It gets everybody. She is the girl with the blue eyes and blond hair, the pleas- ant. happy-go-lucky manners, and cheer- ful countenance. Do you remember her as one of the fairies in the famous group of dancers in the Senior play, and later at the Gym. meet? Elva, we would like to know where you get all the fraternity pins ? LILY HOGBERG, 65 Eddy Street. Lily Hogberg has always been a faith- ful student, from the time she entered the High School of Commerce. She has worked industriously and has always re- ceived honor ranks. No pupil could have lived up to the motto of our school, “In- dustry and Integrity,” better than she. The High School of Commerce loses a loyal and true friend with her graduation. BESSIE M. JARVIS, 41 Oak Street. Bessie Jarvis, our class poet, is very shy, but witty. When “Bess” as she is usually known, was called upon to make a speech, every one took delight in it, for we always looked forward to an original bit of poetry in it. She did not belong to any organization but devoted most of her spare time to writing poems. Every one will have an opportunity to see some of her work, for she has written the Class Song. 1 2

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COMMERCE KATHRYN MORRISSEY, 17 Marble Street. Kathryn is a general favorite and an- other one of the cute fairies in “Prin- cess Chrysanthemum.” Like her broth- er. Bob, she is both shy and industrious. BLANCHE MOULTON, North Wilbraham. Our little friend from Indian Orchard is a perfect lady to whom we cannot pay enough homage. She is a decided fav- orite with her stenography teachers and is well known for her ability as an ora- tor. She is also a popular member of Aloha. It certainly was a lucky day for us when she left Tech. We are all fortunate to know her. AGNES MURRAY, Longmeadow. Agnes is one of our quiet, peaceful girls, but of late she has been inclined to talk a bit in Miss Dearborn’s English class. She is able to master the spelling of states without their capitals. Spelling makes her blush. Agnes is always ready to help anyone, and is always on hand when needed. MIRIAM MUZZEY. 15 Berondo Street. Miriam is another one of our shy girls and Alice’s inseparable friend. She gained her fame at the time of the Sen- ior play. Her favorite hobby in school is to debate (in silence). RUTH N El DEL, 178 Lebanon Street. A splendid student and a splendid girl. Ruth is most mild and modest and unas- suming. but when there is any real brain work to be done, depend upon Ruth. Did you say speeches? Leave it to Ruth to induce the purchase of Thrift Stamps or the adoption of better speech! Ask any one in Rooms 110, 109 or 207. Ah, well. —some people are born bright. She was one of the nine fairies that made such a hit in “Princess Chrysanthemum.” She was also a devoted member of the Girls’ Glee Club. Ruth is noted for her report- ard records, stick-to-itivenes, and natur- 1 loveliness. CLARA PEARSGX Feeding Hills. The second inseparable of the second pair of inseparable twins, Clara is a hard worker in all of her studies. She also has done yeoman service for the Business Management of this sheet. HELEN PIERCE, 332 Bay Street. Miss Pierce is one of the smartest girls in the class. Her card would be ashamed of a B. She is also one of the second pair of inseparable twins in the clas . The teachers will always remember them because of their confusing names, Pierce and Pearson. MADELINE PRESSON, 130 Bloomfield Street. Our Treasurer. Who could be sweet- er? Madeline performs her duties Vith excellent success. She has served on the “Commerce” staff, and has distinguished herself as an orator at the time of the thrift stamp drive. Always dependable, conscientious, and exemplary student! MILDRED ROUNDS. 70 Spring Street. “Millie,” she who makes her violin vir- tually talk. Do you remember, “Some- thing soothing—or I’ll not be responsible for the consequences”? Millie did it. O that night of our Senior play she proved that she could sing as well as make her violin talk. What would our orchestra be without her strong support ? Millie is also known as one of the pretty girls of the class, and is an optimist at all times, hard to anger and easy to please. FLORENCE SHEPARDSON, nee WALLACE, 64 Avon Place. “Here comes the bride!” It is really unnecessary to tell “The Romance of Florence.” Suffice it to say, it was enough to make some very romantic girls, the Laura Jean Libbey type, quiver with ecstasy at the thought of such a romance. For a while, Florence was an object of curiosity, almost of awe, as she walked through the corridors. When asked if she was working, she quaintly re- marked : “Well, I’m working with my husband, if you care to call that zvork” Clever Flossie, here’s luck to you both!