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

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1924 volume:

JAN. CLASS DF 1924 CDMMENCEMENT- IIIUE CDMMERCE HIGH SCHOOL y COnnEUCE L itor-iu-(Cliirf TERESINA BIANCHI iL itera ru Eh it nr ADELINE SLATTERY Art n csigits SIMON GOLDSMITH J i r THE High School of Commerce, the best school of its kind in New England, was founded in 1898 as a Commercial Department of Central High School. Mr. Ellis was head of the depart- ment and classes were held in three rooms. In 1906 th's department was transferred to Technical High School and in 1910 it had grown so rapidly that it was seen fit to organize it as a separate school named Commerce. The erection of Com- merce was soon begun and in the meantime the department held afternoon sessions only. In 1915 Commerce was organized with Mr. Carlos B. Ellis as principal. In 12 years the growth of Commerce increased 91 per cent until it is now Springfield’s largest High School. “Industry and Integrity” 2 1 Campbell, Charles A. Clancey, James L. Esbjornson, Roland A. Fritz, F. Herman Henderson, Alan B. Kelly, Howard C. Lockwood, Edward II. MacAlpine, Will W. Masters, William C. Melville, G. Donald Miller, Guy I). Oswald, Charles H. I’armenter, Ralph C. Pease, Theodore M. Potter, Warren E. Powers, Charles T. Purinton, Edwin M. Reed, George S. Shipway, Leslie S. Smith, Augustus H. Smith, Stanley O. Torrey, Hamilton Walker, Gilbert C. Allen, Genieve M. Bigelow, Grace Blakeman, Frances C. Bullman, Mrs. Louise M. Campbell, Mrs. Catherine B. Clark, Natalie Danforth, Anna S. Davis, Eleanor P. Davis, Mrs. Marion II. “d)f the Best” Head of Stenography Department Bookkeeping Physical Education (Boys) • ■ Head of English Department Chemistry and Physics Head of Science Department Bookkeeping and Commercial Arithmetic Accounting, Bookkeeping and Penman hip Commercial Law and Penmanship Commercial Geography Head of Business Depart men t Physics and Science Com m ereiaI Gcog ra ph y English Bookkeeping Bookkeeping and Commercial Law History and Economics Woodworking and Mechanical Drawing Commercial Geography and Economics Head of Department of Social Sciences Accounting, Commercial Law, Penmanship and English Bookkeeping English French English Typewriting English Stenography and Typewriting Stenography and Typewriting Office Routine Stenography and Typewriting 226 September 1908 116 II 1916 36 II 1920 210 1« 1916 II 1923 323 II 1905 112 u 1920 21 OR II 1909 101 May 1915 322 September 1923 213 II 1916 302 February 1922 211 September 1921 123 II 1922 125 February 1912 212 . September 1917 206 II 1921 5 , « 19 201 a 1922 222 II 1920 Sales 103 II 1915 121 II 1920 218 • “ 1919 221 February 1911 119 September 1909 107 February 19121 313 September 1899 105 II 1922 308 II 1918 317 II 1911 219 II 1917 216A II 19 Dearborn, Bernice W. Donlan, Anne C. Fisher, Bessie L. Flynn, Helen G. Grant, Edith A. Halligan, Alice L. Hart, Bessie B. Hewitt, Harriet J. Hillman, Sarah A. Hunt, Madeline C. Johnson, Harriet, M. Lewis, Christine L. Lynch, Helen M. Madsen, Mrs. Hilda II. Marsden, Edith F. Maurer, Madeline E. Miller, Hazel K. ct Nauss, Dorothy Palmer, Gladys F. Palmer, Irene C. Parker, Helen E. Peabody, Mabel F. Roberts, Bernice 1. Roberts, Jennie M. Sinsabaugh, Etta Strong, Julia W. Sykes, Ruth W. Taylor, Lillian G. Tolman, Helen I. IJllery, Mrs. Elizabeth S. Walker, Eleanor M. Williams. Mrs. Theresa Wrngg, Ruth E. Danforth, Alice F. Humberston, Helen M. Chesson, Mrs. Marion C. English 220 .. 1899 English 122 •v February 1917 Physical Education (Girls) ' 31 - September 1920 French 201) 1921 Stenography 203 ii 1915 History 226 ii 1915 English 109 ii 1922 Clothing and Millinery 114 ii 1917 Office Routine 210 €i 1917 Office Routine and Typewriting 215 ii 1922 English 106 February 1922 Mathematics, Latin and History 108 ii 1915 Spanish 118 ii 1920 H istory 124 September 1922 Art 319 ii 1920 E nglish 208 ii 1920 Co m mercia 1 G eog ra ph y 320 ii 1915 Physical Education (Girls) 31 a 1922 Head of Home Economics Department 307 ii 1913 Clothing 116 ii 1920 Retail Selling 214 A . , ii 1922 Stenography and Typewriting 326 ' February 1920 Assistant in Typewriting 315 May 1921 E nglish 120 September 1910 Civil Government and History 224 ii 1912 History 223 ii 1905 Foods and Household Management 309 a 1919 Assistant in Typewriting 313 February 1923 Foods and Clothing 113 September 1921 English 21 IB February 1919 Typewriting 311 September 1921 English 207 ii 1916 Assistant Physical Education (Girls) 31 ii 1921 Office Supervisor and Secretary ii 1912 Clerk February 1916 Nurse September 1918 r ‘7 may be poor in the riches of this world, but I have untold riches in the friendships that I have formed in this work. (Carlos lillis His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, ‘This was a man 6 To our faculty adviser, we, the class of January, 11)24, in recognition of her unceasing efforts to carry out our projects and in appreciation thereof, dedicate this, our Senior Book JHabel J. Jralu u “Amiability shines by its own light. r (Class I'nstnni (_ r Agnes L. Moynihan Just three short years ago the present class of February 1924 entered Commerce. Scared, green, helpless little freshmen we were. However, we felt very important to think that we had at last entered high school, the greatest high school in Springfield, Commerce. How the great corridors appealed to us and how we would welcome every chance that came to slide along their slippery surfaces. Then came the event we had previously heard so much about, the event to which we had so eagerly looked forward—our very own freshman reception, given to us by those ever-mighty seniors. But good times don’t last, even the Freshman year, and we soon became IA’s. My! how important we felt for were we not now about to organize as a class? Our first class meeting was held in Room 132 with Miss Mabel Peabody as our faculty adviser. We got busy right away and at the second meeting elected the following students for class officers: President—Louise Stone Vice-President—Joseph Labelle Secretary—Katherine Hackett Treasurer—Margaret Anderson Auditor—Doris Kearns Student Council—Thornley Gridley Our class stood out as being one of action and while we were still lA’s we planned for our I1B Social. This, as we all remember, proved a decided success. During this year the American History Medal was awarded to Louise Stone, and honorable mention was given to Lillian Modig. Before we realized it. another semester had gone by and we became IIA’s. As a result of our class elections this year Teresina Bianchi was elected president, Astrid Christofferson, vice-president, Helen Deane, secre- tary. Adeline Slattery, treasurer, Irene St. Gemain, auditor, and Paul Sullivan, Student Council. Last year both Junior classes had sole charge of the Christmas Assembly. Several beautiful tableaux representing “The Three Wise Men,” “The Babe in the Manger,” and the “Yule Log” together with a program of delightful Christmas music were given. We had as our guests the members of the Home for Aged Women and each received candy and a little Christmas gift from Santa Claus. Judging from the letters we received afterwards they must have had a perfectly wonderful time. We established a precedent when we were IIIB’s by having a “Senior Hop”. This was the first of its kind ever given at Commerce and, like all of our previous affairs proved most successful. For the first time too, class colors were used in the decorations, ours being Old Rose and Gray. So you can see for yourself how original we are. The special features of the evening were a mirth-provoking impersonation of Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean by Florence Martinelli and Helen Deane and the rendering of several beautiful piano selections by Mary Marchetti. We even had cute little dance programs just like those given at a Prom. For our IIIA year we have as officers, the ever popular Teresina Bianchi as president, Aileen Provost, vice-president, Glenna Sunderman, secretary, Margaret Anderson, treasurer, and Gertrude Morin, auditor. 8 During our stay at Commerce we have watched with interest our various athletic teams grow from a weak stage into a powerful and formid- able one. Even Springfield’s severest critics have declared that the Com- merce teams this year have made a better showing than those of our two greatest rivals. We are proud to have represented on these various teams Louis Greenberg, an all-round athlete, playing star football, basket- ball, soccer, and baseball, Franklin Sylvester, basketball, baseball, and soccer, Samuel Zandan and James Izenstein, basketball, and baseball, Raymond Feiner playing baseball and also being basketball manager, with John Fitzgerald on the Commerce crew. Of no less worthy mention are our many class celebrities. Florence Martinelli, Teresina Bianchi, Astrid Christofferson, and Marjorie Hanson are singers of no small merit and we are sure to hear much of them in the near future. No doubt, many of you have heard Miss Martinelli and Miss Bianchi sing over the radio from the Westinghouse Station. Mary Marchetti has proved to us quite frequently her talent in playing the piano, and Henry Parker, the violin. We almost envy Margaret Anderson who has twice traveled around the world, and Blanche Gutfarb who speaks fluently many different languages. Dorothy Brooks, we shall yet hear, is the international champion woman swimmer and has successfully crossed the English Channel. Judging from their dramatic ability displayed here at school Helen Deane, Doris Kearns, Rose Klein, Myrtle Bunnell, Irene St. Germain and Aileen Provost will some day be successful actresses. We are proud of these three years spent here for we can truthfully say that each and every one of us has done his or her part to make every affair of the school a successful one. And now, dear under-graduates, we sincerely hope you will not hesi- tate to follow in our footsteps for we expect to be long remembered by each and every one of you. We earnestly hope that your years at Com- merce may be as pleasant as ours have been. To Mr. Ellis and all the faculty we bid a fond farewell. 9 Until of Jfaitu' C. J Raymond Feiner Most Popular Boy Helen Deane “Miss High School of Commerce” Thornley Gridley Most Brilliant Bov Louise Stone Most Brilliant Girl Louis Class Athlete Teresina Bianchi Most Popular Girl 10 (Class (Officers Teresina Bianchi, President Margaret Anderson, Gertrude Morin, Auditor Aileen Provost, Vice-President Glenna Sunderman, Secretary li Inmnr Mall LEAH GREENBERG A—11 B—18 C—2 TERESINA BIANCHI A—15 B—13 KATHERINE HACKETT A—11 B—11 C—7 NG PAKYING A—-4 B—10 C—5 BLANCHE GUTFARB A—9 B—8 C—1 DOROTHY GOLDSMITH A—8 B—9 C—1 12 Honor Holi FLORENCE MARTINELLI A—18 B—10 GERTRUDE MORIN A—18 B—9 C—4 SERAPHIMA RASKHODOFF A—13 B—8 13 GLADYS ROBINSON A—12 B—18 LOUISE STONE A—20 B—10 ALMA WEIDNER A—15 B—11 C—4 (Class of January, 1924 Lucy Albro (“Red'’) Meadow St., Agawam Business G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Basketball (1, 2). “We must laugh to be happy.” Leone Emma Avery (“Ave”) 26 Thomas St. School Teacher G. A. A. (1, 2, 3). “The woman who blushes, is but fair.” Mary Babigian 9 Maynard St. Business “Her modesty is worthy of wide imitation.” Margaret Anderson (“Peggy”) Art 402 Central St. Class Treasurer (1, 3); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Picture, Ban- quet, Prom; IIB Social Play; Christmas Assembly; Fashion Show. “What length of lands, what oceans have you passed.” Florence Askinas (“Flo”) 13 Massasoit Place Private Secretary G. A. A: (1, 2, 3); Fashion Show. “Her modest looks the cottage might adorn.” 14 Birdella Ellen Barrows (“Dot”) 56 Margerie St. Normal School G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Salesmanship Assembly. “Happy am I, from care I’m free. Irene Berard Private Secretary G. A. A. (2, 3); Picture Committee; Banquet Committee; Gym Assembly. “Of charming features, and a youthful face. Bergendahl, Lydia 70 Mooreland Ave. “Friendship is constant in all other things. Teresina Clara Bianchi (“Terry”) ------------98 Lincoln Park, Longmeadow Operatic Career Class President (2, 3); Student Council (2); President (3); Areopagitica (2, 3); Treasurer (3); Llamarada Treasurer (1), President (2); Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Foyer (1, 2, 3); Alpha Iota Phi (3); School Play, (Japanese Quartet); Girls’ Glee Club Assembly; IIB Social; Christmas Assembly; Freshman Reception; Class Day Assembly; Gym Assemblies (1, 2); Gym Meets (1, 2); Vaudeville Shows (1, 2); Boys’ and Girls’ Club Assembly; Assistant Song Leader; Commerce Headliner (2). Editor- in-Chief (3); Kditor-in-Chief of Commencement Issue of Commerce. “Graceful to sight, and elegant to thought 455 Carew St. Loretta La Valley Black mer (“Betty”) 122 Benton Bookkeeper G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Gym Assembly. “Indeed, true gladness doth not alicays speak. 15 Gladys Hoone Bonnel (“Red”) 32 Margerie St. Westfield Normal School G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Banquet; Vaudeville Show; Gym Assembly; Fashion Show. “To swell my joys, to their full height. Ethel Mae Brewer (“Art”) Bookkeeper Member of G. A. A. (1, 2, 3). “Virtue is her own reward.’' 51 Bayer St. Dorothy Nims Brooks (“Dot”) Physical Education 192 Hickory St. Llamarada President (2); Reporter (1); Basketball and Hockey Captain; Swimming Team; Prom; Gym Meets (1, 2); Nisimaha; Freshman Reception. “Pluck up thy spirits, look cheerfully upon me Annie Margaret Budrunas Calculator G. A. A. (1, 2, 3). “Virtue alone is true ■nobility.” 350 Chestnut St. Myrtle Lillian Bunnell (“Bunny”) 41 Stratford Terrace Private Secretary Vice-President Ukulele Club (1); Leading Lady in “The Ghost Story”; G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Glee Club (2); Drama Class; Class Day; Freshman Reception. “To the fond husband and faithful wife. 16 Beatrice Pauline Burack (“Bee”) 169 Prospect St. Westfield Normal G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Gym Meet (I, 2); Salesmanship Play. “Happiness comes from work, not play. Elsie Sophia Carlson (“Bubbles”) 919 Liberty St. Private Secretary G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Tennis Tournament; Freshman Recep- tion; Gym Assembly; Gym Meet (1, 2). “The truly generous, are the truly wise. James Bernard Carney 657 Carew St. Business B. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Prom. “Silence is the perfectest herald of joy. Astrid Alice Christokferson (“Chris”) 75 Melrose St. Musician Class Vice-President (2); Ukulele Club Organizer and President (1); Areopagitica (2, 3); Glee Club (1, 2); G. A. A. (1, 2); School Play—“Lennie”; School Book; Cam- paign Senior Hop; Girls’ Gym Meet (lf 2); Christmas Assemby. Oh friend! to dazzle let the vain design.” Sylvia Rose Cohen (“Syl”) Accountant G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Gym Meet. It is tranquil people who accomplish much.” 17 Minnie Carolina Elodia Curto (“Min”) 16 Lenox St. Stenographer G. A. A. (2, 3); Gym Meet (1, 2, 3); Physical Education Convention; Vaudevile Show. “On with the dance, let joy be uncon fined. Helen Gertrude Deane (“Deany-Beany”) 366 Springfield St. Physical Education Class Secretary (2); Llaniarada (1, 2); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Captain of Class Basketball Team; Gym Meets (1, 2, 3); Gym Assemblies (1, 2); Freshman Reception; Senior Hop; Pageant; “The Neighbors”; Drama Class Play; Prom; Sch ml Play. “Kindness has resistless charms. Ruth Foster Dickinson (“Dickie”) Wilbraham, Mass. Boston University Aroopagitica (2, 3); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Orchestra; Gym Assembly; School Play. In duty firm, composed, resigned. Marie Emma Duguay (“Blondy”) 83 Clayton St. Artist G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Prom; Gym Assembly (2). “Nature designed us to be of good cheer.” Ann Veronica Donovan (“Smiles”) 18 Hancock St. Private Secretary G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Prom. Be noble in every thought and deed.” 18 Kathleen Margaret Ellett (“Kitty”) 62 Stebbins St. Private Secretary Basketball (1); Gym Meet; Christmas Play; Drama Class; Banquet; Alpha Iota Phi (3); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3). “They are slaves who fear to speak. Raymond Everett Feiner (“Marcelle’ ) 37 West Alvord St. University of Vermont Student Council (3); Alpha Iota Phi (2, 3); B. A. A. (2, 3); Banquet; Prom; School Play—“Swordsman”; Cheer Leader (2); Christmas Assembly; Freshman Reception; Class Basketball (2, 3); Senior Hop; Manager Basketball Team; Baseball (3). “Apparel oft proclaims the man.” John Michael Fitzgerald 32 Lexington Ave. Manager of Buying or Selling Dept. Alpha Iota Phi (3); Commerce (1); Glee Club (2); B. A. A. (2); Orchestra in Senior Play; Class Basketball Team; Rowing Team; Gym Meet (1, 2); Orchestra (2, 3); Prom Committee; Class Day Committee. “Modesty becomes a man. Harriet Louise Flint 55 Eddy St. Private Stenographer Glee Club (3); G. A. A. (3); School Play. “Modesty is the charm that coldest hearts can quickest warm. Leah Mae Foster 46 Somerset St. Interior Decorator G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Prom; Gym Meet; Christmas Assembly; Senior Hop. “Spread o'er the waves thy golden hairs. 19 Esther Josephine Frank 60 Grenada Ter. Stenographer G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Dramatic Class (1); Prom Committee. Otic that has newly learned to speak loves childish plays. Vlasta Mildred Fuerst (“Bob”) 164 Walnut St. District Nurse IJamarada (1) Secretary; Alpha Iota Phi (3); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); “The Romancers Fairy”; Prom; Gym Assembly; Gym Meet. If but amusement were the end of life. GERTSCH, I OPEN A “Silence is Felicia Mary Garini (“Shrimp”) East Longmeadow, Mass Private Secretary G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Basketball (1, 2); Captain of Basket- ball Team; Basketball Tournament. “Little strokes fell great oaks.” 56 Roseland Terrace, Longmeadow more eloquent than ivords. Gertrude Katherine Gilbert (“Gert”) 1 High St. Place Stenographer Aloha (2, 3); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Banquet. The modest virtue mingled in her eyes. 20 Dorothy Inez Goldsmith (“Dpt”) 80 West Alvord St. Accountant G. A. A. (1). “All may do, what has by man been done.” Dora Gotler (“Dodie”) 19 Brookline Ave. Office Work G. A. A. (1, 2, 3). “Of looks and smiles.” (“Lee”) 497 Belmont Ave. Boston University G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Senior Hop; “I have a heart with room for every joy. Louis Greenberg (“Lou”) 76 Ferry St. Columbia University Alpha Iota Phi (3); B. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Basketball (1, 2, 3); Captain (2, 3); Baseball (1, 2, 3) ; Football (1, 2, 3); Soccer (1); “Pirates of Penzance”; “The Romancers”. “You yive such lively life, such quick’ning power “ Leah Greenberg Thornley Joel Gwdley (“Grids”) 63 Hollywood St. Dye Chemist Prom; Arm Bands; School Play Manager. “Hy knowledge we do know ourselves to know.” 21 Blanche Beatrice Gutfarb 744 State St. Secretary “The gift of tongues is hers. Katherine Louise Hackett (“Kat”) 26 Hunt Ter. Commercial Teacher Class Secretary (1, 2); Areopagitica (2); G. A. A. (2, 3); Senior Hop; Prom; Prophecy on the Prophet. “O goodness! That shall turn evil to good Eleanor Elida Holbrook Office Work G. A. A. (3); Fashion Show. “Drive far to-morrow’s care away 33 McKnight St. Marjorie Allan Smith Hanson (“Midge”) 283 Belmont Ave. Concert Stage Glee Club (1, 2, 3); School Play (3); Class Day Com- mittee; Orchestra (2, 3). “Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low Dorothy Elizabeth Heath (“Dot”) 186 Oak St., Indian Orchard Saleslady “They arc most good, who best know why 22 Frieda Elsie Huettner 194 Stenographer G. A. A. (1, 2, 3). “Calm as deep rivers, and stih Samuel Timothy Izenstein (“Timnve”) 217 Sharon St. Boston University Glee Club (1. 2); B. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Basketball (1, 2, 3); Baseball (1, 2); Police in Pirates of Penzance. “Oh magic sleep, oh! comfortable bed. Johnson (“Ruby”) East Longmeadow, Mass. Teacher G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Gym Meet (1, 2); Gym Assembly; Fashion Show. “A thousand blushing apparitions.” Rose Anna Johnson (“Johnny”) Bookkeeper School Play: Glee Club (1, 3); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Glee Club Assembly. “Music is a pleasing accomplishment Mildred Virginia Jones (“Babe”) Hampden, Mass. Trained Nurse G. A. A. (2, 3). “For me I fear not arguments a straiv.” 23 Gertrude Jurist (“Gerty”) 51 Hebron St. Secretary G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Prom Committee; Gym Assemblies; Gym Meets; Springfield Convention. “Faithful to her word” Marjorie Howard Kane (“Midge”) 155V-� High St. Business Llamarr.da (1, 2); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3). “Tall and grand like an oak in the forest of Arden” Elsie Alice Kasoesky (“Allie”) Stenographer G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Gym Meets (1, 2). “With energy unlimited.” Doris Laviolette Kearns (“Dot”) East Longmeadow Art Instructor Class Auditor (1); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); “The Neighbors”— Mrs. Ellsworth; Gym Meet; Drama Class Assembly. “IVhat in other mouths were rough, seemed soft and low in hers.” 32 Morgan St. Anna Elizabeth Kirby (“Peachy”) 75 Washburn St. Stenographer G. A. A. (1, 2, 3). “So sweet the blush of bashfulness 24 Rose Klein (“Roe”) 275 Dickinson St. Normal School G. A. A. (I, 2, 3); Leading Man in “The Romancers”; Gym Meets; G. A. A. Vaudeville Shows. “Her eyes were large and dark.” Albert Frederick Lefebvre (“Al”) 529 Chestnut St. College Boys’ Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Vaudeville Show (1); Freshman Reception; Prom Committee. “Face your game and play it well.” Gertrude Lerner (“Trudy”) 21 Eagle St. Fashion Illustrator G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Prom; Freshmen Reception; Gym Meet; School Play. “Art is power. Morris Lewis (“Loui”) 1462 North St. College Glee Club (1); B. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Gym Meet (1, 2). “Be humble and be just.” Bertha Stewart Long (“Bert”) 36 Margerie St. Clerical Work G. A. A. (1, 2); Girls’ Gym Meet (2). “Man is made great or little by his own will. 25 188 Union St. Mary Rose Marchetti (“Mae”) Music Teacher Vice-President Ukulele Club (2), Secretary (3); Senior Play Glee Club; School Play Glee Club; Gym Meet (1, 2); Senior Hop; Christinas Assembly; Glee Club Assembly; I IB Social; Freshman Reception. Sivcct music- and a soft voice charm ottr senses.” Florence Angela Martinelli (“Flo”) 53 James St. Operatic Career Alpha Iota Phi (3); Areopagitica (2, 3) ; Secretary (3); LeFoyer (1, 2, 3), Vice-President (2); Llamarada Reporter (1); Girls’ Glee Club (Pianist) (1, 2, 3); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Secretary (1); Vice-President (2); School Play; Candy Committee; Senior Hop; Class Day; Gym Assemblies (1, 2); Prize Speaking Contest; Vaudeville Show (1, 2); Freshman Reception; Gym Meet (1, 2); Song Leader; I IB Social; Boys’ and Girls’ Club Assembly; Glee Club Assembly; Class Prophecy; Commerce Headliner. Prompt eloquence flowed from her lips Althea Imcgene Miller (“Al”) 81 Abbe Ave. Stenographer Alpha Iota Phi (3); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Prom Committee; Gym Meet. The mildest manners and the gentlest heart.” Mildred Irene Miller (“Spiffv”) 12 East Hooker St. Private Secretary Arcopagitica (2, 3); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Banquet Com- mittee; Prom Committee. Begone! my care, I give you to the ivinds.” Lillian Evelyn Modig (“Lil”) 138 Oak Grove Ave. Teacher G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Freshman Reception; Senior Hop; Christmas Assembly. She might be silent but does not cast away her sentences in vain.” 26 John Mic hael Moran 332 North Main St. College B. A. A. (1, 2, 3). “A moral, sensible and well bred man.' Gertrude Agnes Morin (“Gertie”) 189 Abbe Ave. Stenographer Class Auditor (3); Alpha Iota Phi Treasurer (3); G. A. A. Treasurer (2); Membership (1, 2, 3); Areopagitiea (1,2); Prom; School Book; Campaign; Picture, Gym Meets IB, IIB; Vaudeville Show; Freshman Reception. “A thousand Cupids in those curls do sit.” Agnes Lillian Moynihan (“Bunny”) 58 Grove St. Kindergarten Teacher G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Banquet; Freshman Reception; Arm Bands; C!ass Historian. “With a calm, determined air” Grace Irene Mudge (“Gracious”) 159 Magazine St. Business College G. A. A. (2, 3). “They accomplish much who diligently toil.” Winifred Faulkner Newell 7 Belmont Boulevard Nurse “As welcome as sunshine.” 27 Ng Pakying 111 Worthington St. New York University Stoaphilos (3). In some, ambition is the chief concern.” Joseph Henry Parker (“Hank”) 29 Vinton St. Musician Orchestra (1, 2, 3); Student Council (1, 2); School Play— Musician; Prom; Freshman Reception. He tuned his notes, both evensong and morn.” May Alena Patnaude (“Paddy”) North Wilbraham, Mass. Nurse G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Basketball (3). Truth thy speech doth show.” Eva Ruth Posnick (“E”) 48 Hebron St. File Clerk and Typist G. A. A. (1, 2, 3). Silence is sweeter than speech.” Eleanor Mary Paolino (“El”) Office Work G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); IIB Gym Meet. “Silejice is golden.” 77Newland St. 28 Aileen Laura Provost (“Kippie”) 158 Oakland St. Kindergarten Teacher Class Vice-President (3); Vice-President Llamarada (1); G. A. A. (2t 3); Picture Committee; Freshman Reception; -The Ghost Story”; “Pageant”; I IB Social. I “That same mystic charm. Margaret Elizabeth Quill (“Peggy”) 19 Worcester Ave. Nurse G. A. A. (l, 2, 3). “A quiet conscience makes one so serene.” Mildred Rabinowitz (“Milly”) Accountant G. A. A. (1, 2, 3). “Contentment is wealth.' 121 Marion St. Seraphina Raskhodoff (“Syma”) 112 Everett St. Private Secretary G. A. A. (3). “.Vo sooner said than done. Anna Ethel Remmer (“Ann”) 20 Johnson St. Artist G. A. A. (1, 2, 3). “What shores more cost than art. 29 Margaret Irene Riendeau (“Peggy”) 37 Beacon St. Stenographer A’hletic Meets (1, 2); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); “Foreign Coun- tries”. “Her golden hair shines.” Gladys Robinson (“Gladiola”) 17 Goodrich St. Stenographer L? Foyer (2, 3); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3). Thou speakest a word of great moment calmly.” Anna Rodensky (“Ann”) 25 Cass St. Private Secretary Student Council (3); Areopagitica (2, 3); G. A. A. (1. 2, 3); Gymnasium Meets (1, 2); Gymnasium Assemblies (1, 2); National Gymnasium Convention. “Friendship is the wine of life. Elizabeth Anna Roos (“Betty”) 67 Water St. Business Alpha Iota Phi (3); G. A. A. (3); Fashion Show. ‘77er voice is soft, and like the lark’s.” Eva Dorothy Rosinsky Comptometer Operator G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Gym Meet. “Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit. 33 Allendale St. 30 Dorothy Jane Royce (“Dot”) 229 Walnut St. Business G. A. A. (2). Virtue is like a rich stone, best, plain set. Irene Bernice St. Germain Secretary 32 Malden St. Class Auditor (2); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3): Banquet; Gym Meet (2); Gym Assembly; Pageant; School Play; “The Charm Bag”. Cheerfulness is a friend to grace. Helen Gould Sanford (“Sandy”) 356 Orange St. Buyer G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Picture Committee; Prom Committee. “A face as fair as sunny skies. % Angelina Scagliarini (“Angie”) 38 Littleton St. Artist Her pencil drew what e'er her soul designed. Eleanor Celia Shea (“Shakespeare”) 194 Northampton Ave. Teacher G. A. A. (2). Well we know her tenderness of will. 31 Goldie Geraldine Shor (“Jerry”) 16 Brookline Ave. Social Secretary G. A. A. (1, 2, 3). “Even innocence itself has many a wile.” Amy Lee Simpson (“Bud”) 89 Walnut St. Social Worker S:c. Alpha Iota Phi (3); Aloha (2, 3); Llamarada (1); (� . A. A. (1, 2, 3); Reporter on the Commerce Stair (2, 3); Gym Assembly: 1111 Social; Freshman Reception; Picture; Prom; School Play. “Who mixed reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth. Adeline Elizabeth Slattery (“Bobbie”) 312 Dickinson St. High School English Teacher Class Treasurer (2): Alpha Iota Phi, President (3); Aloha, Reporter (3), Member (2, 3); G. A. A. Treasurer (1). Member (1, 2, 3); Nisimaha; Gym Meet (1); Class Day; Freshman Reception; Christmas Assembly; Senior Hop; Commencement Issue of Commerce, Literary Editor; Last Will and Testament; Commerce Staff, Special Re- porter (2); Editorial Writer (3); 11B Social. “Great of heart, clear of head, and sharp of wit.” Smith, Thelma 31 Florida St. A quiet conscience makes one so serene.” Louise E meline Stone College Class President (1); Vice-President Alpha Iota Phi (3); Treasurer Areopagitica (2), President (3); Aloha (2); Gym Assembly (1, 3); Student Council (1); G. A. A. (I, 2, 3); Nisimaha (3); 11B Social; Girls’ Gym Meet (1, 2); Christmas Assembly; S. A. R. History Medal: Senior Hop; Freshman Reception; Prom; Class Day; School Play. “Knowledge is power. 32 Glenna Sunderman (“Sunny”) 75 Northampton Ave. Business Class Secretary (3); G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Nisimaha (3); Prom; Freshman Reception; Gym Meet (1); Gym Assem- by (2); Campaign Committee; School Book; School Play; Student Council (3). “Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Thomas Franklin Sylvester (“Civie”) 56 Bay St. Private Secretary Alpha Iota Phi (3); B. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Basketball (1, 2, 3); Baseball (3); Football (2); Soccer (1, 2, 3); Prom; Class Day. “Girls don’t bother me.” Gladys Mary Thompson (“Gladie”) 525 Plainfield St. Private Secretary G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Freshman Reception. What sweet delight a quiet life affords. Dorothy Orpha Tillson (“Dot”) 135 North St. Music G. A. A. (3); Nisimaha (1); Class Day; Freshman Recep- tion; Christmas Assembly. “Lover of peace, and friend of human kind.” Eunice May Tromble (“Bubbles”) State Streeet Ave. Stenographer G. A. A. (2, 3); Girls’ Gym Meet (1, 2); Girls’ Gym Assembly (1, 2). Alas! the dreams are only dreams 33 Helen Pierce Tucker 36 Crestwood St. Business G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Prom; Girls’ Gym Meet (1, 2). “Mirth and motion prolong life. Joseph Abraham Walansky (“Joe”) 26 Allendale St. College B. A. A. (3); Class Basketball (1); Baseball (1); Russian in School Play. His mind possessing in a quiet state. Alma Ida Weidner (“Al”) 81 Dwight Road Stenographer G. A. A. (1, 2, 3). Wearing the white lower of blameless life. Florence Martha Weir (“Flossie”) 20 Rochelle St. Business G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); Gym Assembly (1, 2); Gym Meets (1, 2). “ Tis good to be merry and wise. Elsie Viola Wing (“Spidunk”) 207 Westford Ave. Costume Designing G. A. A. (1, 2). “The keen spirit seizes the prompt occasion. 31 Mildred Evelyn Wright (“Mill”) 120 Genesee St. Commercial Artist G. A. A. (3). “Last but not least. Samuel Zandan (“Sammy”) 19 Bartlett St. Boston University Alpha Iota Phi (3); Le Foyer (2, 3); B. A. A. (1, 2, 3): Basketball (1,2,3); Baseball (2,3); Prom; Class Day. “The force of his own merit makes his way.” 35 5. Waltz 6. Fox Trot 7. Fox Trot 8. Fox Trot 9. Fox Trot 10. Fox Trot 11. Fox Trot 12. Waltz 13. Fox Trot 14. Fox Trot 15. Extra 16. Extra m r .i m propljenj of tljcSmior (dags of SatUKf jjlropfytft-Florence Warlmellt PropI}«tv tw I ropfjet H atlirriuc Hackctt '37 ■jJrnplimj By Florence Mart melli Pitter-pat, pitter-pat, pat, pat. The rain was pattering on my roof in a steady downpour, which had started that morning. I was seated in my little study in the attic, the most delightful little room all covered with the softest of rugs and draped with the brightest of cretonnes. “Yes, it was the month for rain, I mused, April, and 1934.” My! how time did fly. It just seemed like yesterday that I was going to school, and little did I realize then how badly I would miss my school days, especially those at dear old Commerce. Oh! how I longed to sit in the assembly hall and repeat the Lord’s Prayer after Mr. Ellis. Oh! how I wanted to hear the whole assembly sing those hymns, blissfully unmindful of the awful dischords and the prolongation of the much hated “Amen”. I wanted to be back at class meeting, moving that the secretary’s report be accepted as read. I wanted—I wanted—oh! I didn’t know what I wanted! I was strangely agitated by this time, but the continual patter of the rain on the roof seemed to have a quieting effect. I began to think more clearly, and wonder too. Wonder what all those dear classmates of mine were doing, wondering if they felt the same as I did about old Commerce. Suddenly, I seemed to jump as though shocked, for clearly, I pinched myself to see if I was dreaming, those rain-drops pattering on my roof were saying something to me, something that I longed to hear, some- thing that was like music to me, for they were saying: “The class of .January 1924 wants to be remembered to you, so as their servants we have come to tell you about them.” Louise Stone is now busily engaged in running Sunnybrook farm. She is especially interested in her new supply of Jersey cows and is continually trying to perfect her recipe for butter. Adel'tie Slattery is now owner and head mistress of Slattery’s Exclu- sive Seminary for Young Women and has had to revise Webster’s Dic- tionary owing, as she said, to inaccurate definitions. Her pupils are now using Slattery’s Improved Dictionary to great advantage. The pattering grew rather jumbled but finally resumed. “Terr? ” Bianchi has recently signed a contract with the Metropolitan Opera Company together with a sale of her throat to the Harvard Medical College for $1,000 000 to be examined after her death. Amy Simpson is now editor of the Union, and has a special staff of reporters out doing nothing but d'g up scandal wh:ch she prints in her scandal column entitled, “Just between me, you and the gate-post.” Amy certainly is doing fine. “You remember Glenna Sunderman don’t you?” went on the rain drops, “she has now opened a public-stenographer’s office with Gertrude Morin. Ail the prominent men of the state send important work to Sunderman and Morin. Hurray for Glenna and Gertie! Helen Deane is now jumping hurdles. Her daffy creed is: “I be- lieve that everyone should stop in their work every fifteen minutes to exer- cise their muscles. I further believe that everyone should refrain from 38 amusements, smoking, drinking, laughing and otherwise injuring their health. I believe in plain living.” She’s got it. I suppose you know about Aileen Provost and Helen Sanford, don t you? queued my reveiators, ‘they have followed their noses and have landed on the screen. Aileen’s latest release is “I thought I’d die” and Helen is starring in “Mother save your son tonight.” Both these pictures are to be released in the near future at the Garden Theater. “By the way,” went on the rain-drops, “Henry Parker is now work- ing for the Whitcomb Cigar Co. You see he still likes a Cigar atmosphere, having been brought up with a cigar-box. If you were to be any where around 10 Meadow Road, Feeding Hills in the morning, you’d see Myrtle Bunnell, alias Jenks, dressing Frank Jr. and Myrtle Jr. for school. Myrtle didn’t hesitate long between old-shoes and orange-blossoms and a jumpy old Underwood. It began to thunder a little at this point so that my secret tellers talked very hurriedly. Ray Feiner has taken kindly to clay and is now doing sculptural work for the most prominent squares in existence, namely. Court Square and Winchester Square. He has among his many models, Margaret Anderson, whom he lately featured in his famous statue “All eyes,” Gladys Bonnel featured in “Short and sweet.” Kathleen Ellett in “TEE HEE” and Astrid Christofferson in “La Tango.” All these are displayed in the aforesaid squares. “I suppose you’ve been in New York lately,” the rain drops went on, and you’ve most assuredly seen that exclusive little Hat Shop on Fifth Avenue called “La Parisienne.” Marjorie Hanson owns that and has as her salesladies, Minnie Curto, Marie Duguay, Esther Frank, and Helen Tucker. These girls try to convince New York’s 50 year old “society buds” that “that hat makes you look like sweet sixteen”. They make the sale. Sam Zandan has now bought the Yellow Cab Company, and if you want a real “Yellow” ride, call him. Everybody knows you don’t own a car or if you do it’s no good. For the sake of being conspicuous call River 1700. You may have the luck of seeing some of your classmates driving as he has in his employ, Morris Lewis, Franklin Sylvester and Joseph Walansky. Any one of them would be glad to turn the registering clock back to give you more than your money’s worth. No doubt you know about the renowned Gilbert, Fuerst “permanent wave in 15 minutes”. These two misses have contrived a means of giving a permanent wave in 15 minutes, guaranteed to stay in a year “if you don’t wash your hair”. Lucy Albro, Leone Avery and Loretta Blackmer are giving these marvelous waves. Lucy gives that hair a good enough washing to last year, using Soapine and a horse-brush in the process. Leone Avery fixes the “electric chair” and makes sure that 1.000 volts of electricity come through each plug. Loretta Blackmer puts the hair on the plugs and places them in the sockets. The person is then sitting on air owing to a “certain” magnetic attraction coming from the sockets. Thornley Gridley is now City Collector of Springfield, and it is he who devises all the means by which your frugal salary is mercilessly thrust into the coffers of the city. His private secretary is Gladys Robinson and it is somewhat through her money taking suggestions that taxes are 50 dollars per today”. 39 Walk down Court Street some day and watch for the four o’clock Irish Club. In front marches John Fitzgerald, resplendent in his brass buttons. Following him are James Carney, and John Moran. John Fitz- gerald is sergeant, an office conferred upon him because of his capture of the burglar who stole a rattle from Miller’s Five and Ten Cent Store. The burglar was chased by every girl in the store. Dot Brooks chasing him five blocks. Margaret Quill and Anna Kirby saw the tremendous robbery and were the first to yell, “Stop thief”. Mildred Miller the other owner of the store, was much disturbed, and predicted the failure of it unless the valuable article was returned. Katherine Hackett recently received a brass medal for her wonder- ful defense in the case Greenberg vs. Izenstein. Her client, Izenstein was being tried for the manslaughter of a chicken belonging to Greenberg. Greenberg stated that Izenstein was going at an excess rate of speed and maliciously ran over the chicken coop which was in the road laying an egg. Izenstein said he was traveling over the “wide” road in his powerful machine, namely a Ford at the terrific rate of speed of five miles an hour. He tooted his horn at the insect which refused to move, and as there was nothing to do but stand still or go ahead, he went ahead and ran over it. Lawyer Hackett appraised the value of the chicken at $1.50 and the egg at $.02. She said the chicken was decently buried, all funeral expenses being paid by Izenstein. The judge, Agnes Moynihan, stated that the decent burial was consideration enough for the chicken, and that the case was settled in favor of both.” It began to rain more lightly now, but the rain-drops still con- tinued the revealing of their secrets. The S. Z. Poli Company, have lately had on their circuit the “Light Steppers”, Pearl Gissin, Gussie Jurist. Rose Klein, and Gussie Lerner being most in need. The Book of Etiquette written by America’s foremost promoters of good form, namely Ng Pakying, Florence Askinas, Mary Babigian, and Ethel Brewer. All these people have combined their ideas of good manners, and the result is an internationally used book. Ng Pakying promoted the idea that ice-cream should be served with fish. Florence Askinas and Mary Babigian thought that the left-hand should be ex- tended in a hand-clasp instead of the right, in order to save wearing the right hand out too quickly. Ethel Brewer thought that sheets should be used instead of napkins, as napkins are not protection enough while drinking soup. Flights of perilous heights have been made by the famous aviatrixes, Irene Berard and Birdella Barrows. Irene Berard claims that on one trip she saw St. Peter waving to her so near were they to heaven. Annie Budrunas, Sylvia Cohen, and Dora Gotler, now engineers, have recently submitted plans for a transatlantic bridge, and agree to superintend the construction of it by paddling around in canoes watch- ing the men. It is hoped no sharks will be present. If you should ever happen along Main Street some times, you would see a mass meeting of the “I-want-a-raise” party headed by Elsie Carlson who is vociferously voicing her opinion on a raised platform of soap boxes to her followers, Ruth Dickinson, Anna Donovan, Harriet Flint, Felicia Garini, and Loretta Gertsch. At the end of her speech, applause is given and Ruth Dickinson presents her with a magnificent bouquet of bean stalks. •10 Leah Foster, Anna Remmer, and Angelina Seagliarini are now em- ployed by the “Fatten your children by feeding them milk society”, paint- ing “Drink Milk” posters for the country at large. These are exhibited at various schools, stores and orphan homes. One orphan home in par- ticular always has lots of “Drink Milk” posters around and that is in the Goldsmith Home for Orphaned Children. Miss Goldsmith believes in milk and so do her matrons, Blanche Gutfarb, Dorothy Heath, Eleanor Hol- brook and Mildred Jones, but owing to the dislike the children have for it, the matrons are required to act out the posters to make them more appealing. Mildred Jones always insists upon acting Lear Foster’s poster entitled, “Drink milk and you never look like the morning after the night before”. Freda Huettner is now instructor of dancing at Pavlowa Institute of Dancing. Her pupils are, Mildred Rabinowitz, Pearl Johnson, Mar- jorie Kane, and Bertha Long. It is said they are to enter the Olympic tournament for their “splendiferous” dancing, Mildred Rabinowitz to feature the high kick! Leah Greenberg, Mary Marchetti, Lillian Modig and Grace Madge are conducting a home for man-haters. Their motto is, “In such a super- fluous creature as mere man, we see nothing, therefore, we, in one united effort shall try to exterminate the unworthy male from existence”. They are said to have quite a few followers in the form of Elsie Kasofsky, Doris Kearns, Winifred Newell, Seraphima Raslikadoff and Dorothy Royce. Their methods of extermination are centered mostly on rodent powders and Dog-biscuits. Eleanor Shea and Eunice Tromble have now started the Efficiency Telephone Service Co. It is said that they have ten telephones connected with their enormous company, causing them to employ in this over-flow of business: Thelma Smith and Margaret Riendeau on the “Nut” exchange, Alma Weidner and Dorothy Tillson on the “Sheik” exchange and Goldie Shor and Beatrice Barack on the “Torpedo” exchange. These girls waste most of their time chewing Wrigley out of business. May Patnaude is engaged in the manufacture of water-wings which she calls the “Fly-to-Heaven”. Her fervent supporters in their making are, Florence Weir, Elsie Wing, and Mildred Wright, Elsie Wing need- ing wings besides her own to support her. Irene St. Germain is occupied running the “Prompt Service” restau- rant having gotten her experience in the lunch-room at school. Her helpers are as follows: Eleanor Paolino, cook; Eva Posnick, buyer; Anna Rodensky, seller; mostly specialized in shouting through the open- ing, “Ham and eggs, two orders,” Elizabeth Roos, trade drawer; her method is to just stand at the door and trade flocks in; Eva Rosensky, shover of flies; and Gladys Thompson, table setter, using Woolworth’s fine china and silverware. Money flows in so—” It was just as I had begun to fear, the rain-drops had gone but I was thankful, for they had finished their secrets and fulfilled their duties: both to me and my dear classmates, and far to the west the sun had burst forth in a shining, radiant ball taking away the rain-drops but leaving their revelations still lingering. 11 •jJrnplu'cy on the prophet Katherine Hackett Upon graduating from the High School of Commerce it had been my lucky lot to become the private secretary of a very rich lady who made it her business to tour the world in quest of knowledge. With her I had been in practically every nook and corner of Europe. I had wintered in Japan, summered in Iceland, toured the picturesque little country of Switzerland, and reveled in the art, music and beauty of sunny France. At last I was returning home to friends in America, and it did seem good. Rome was to be our last visiting place. I sat in the coach drowsily as it passed through miles and miles of green grasses and dark Italian Cypress trees. Suddenly, it occurred to me that it had been fifteen years since Commerce had opened wide her portals to me, and sent me out to seek my fortune. Then, several familiar faces flashed up in my memory and I tried to picture each one of my classmates in the position I would probably find him on returning to America. Right in the middle of my happy visions the shrill voice of a newsboy resounded through the coach. It brought me to myself instantly, and the pictures I rejoiced in faded away. “Buy the extra and read about the world wide fame of the celebrated singer,” shouted he. Having exhausted all my reading material, I wel- comed the opportunity of buying a newspaper. In black heavy print at the top of the paper was the following headline: JUNE 23RD IS TO BE SET ASIDE AS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY IN HONOR OF MADAME TETRENELLI, THE WORLD’S FAMOUS SINGER The Italian National Opera House in Rome has been chosen as the place in which Madame will make her appearance since her debut there five years ago. How fortunate thought I, to-day is the 23rd, and I shall be in Rome on this very day and surely shall not fail to hear this wonderful singer. On and on I read, and the more I read, the more eager I was to reach my destination. At last the conductor appeared and announced that we were approaching the beautiful city of Rome. Straightening with joyful anticipation I prepared to enter it. The train pulled into the city slowly, just at dusk, and as it did so, I noticed that it was gaily festooned and flooded with brilliant lights of beautiful deep rich hues. I alighted from the train and mingled with the throng of people who restlessly awaited the appearance of their beloved Madame Tetrenelli. We were immediately informed that Madame was to sing within a very short time, and through the energetic efforts of a kind guide we secured a seat that commanded an excellent view of the stage. Never in my life had I seen such a throng of people. It seemed as if there were millions and millions about me. What a noise there was, everyone talking and laughing anxiously awaiting to hear the famous singer. 42 At last a sweet vibrating music filled the hall, and immediately every- one was hushed. A beautiful woman dressed in a charming native costume As she walked in from a side passage I could not see her face, but when she turned toward the audience and a most captivating smile lit her appeared. She was as graceful and lovely as ever a creature could be. countenance, I was so astonished, so excited, and so happy, I could not speak. Can you imagine who it was? None other than my former friend and classmate, Florence Martinelli. Her new name had not given me the slightest inkling of who she might be, and to know she was a former friend and classmate, was the happiest and best surprise I had ever in my life had. My blood tingled with joy as she fdled the air with her charming, magnificent voice. It was truly wonderful. Knowing I was the only one of our class to hear her in person, I sincerely hoped that from countless other parts of the world Commercites were making use of America’s latest remarkable achievement, the Radio- scope. which produced not only the exact tone, but the sight as well. Thus, her golden voice like her enduring fame was literally heard round the world. •13 “tlhi' tub (Crolmts the lUnrh” _ T e resina B i an chi (The President’� Farewoll A ldre� s to the Class Mr. Ellis, Guests, and Fellow Classmates: Everyone marvels at a beautiful fruit tree in full bloom: blossoms which are to bring forth the results of years and years of cultivation, the results of hard labor, skill and learning. But, will all these blossoms bear fruit? Emphatically I say, “No!” Some are eaten by the insects, become diseased and die, others are too weak to maintain a firm hold and so are blown away by the wind. Some just gracefully fall from the tree and decay, not caring what happens. Now, we have left just the blossoms that have stood the test of determina- tion, and ignored all the obstacles that have confronted them. They are the ones who shall bear the fruits of success! Thus, we may now be compared to the blossoms of a fruit tree. Ever since the first day we entered a school door, our goal has been the hour of graduation. This we may call the first step in the growth of our tree, namely the planting of the seed. We have studied unceasingly, so that we could look upon this day as a realization of our ambitions, an end so that we could vis1'on our dreams, and a time when our accomplishments could prove that “Finis coronat opus”, “the end crowns the work”. We have now attained our first goal, and the buds from our tree have blossomed. Each and everyone of you here tonight symbolizes one of those buds that are now in full bloom. I said our first goal, because we are now merely ready to set about bringing forth results. Results that will be our life’s work. To quote, I wish to say that now is the time that “We must aim at something, or we will never reach anything”. And as Robert Browning says, “A man’s reach must exceed his grasp, Or what’s a Heaven for?” It is in the tests of th's new l'fe, whether or not we shall see our first blossoms stand the tests that lead to Greater Glory. We, the January Class of 1924. are th's tree that now stands up for trial. Our high school career has been one of extreme merit, the class has conquered all the numerous pestilences that have sought to ruin our blossoms, we have accomplished th'ngs m such a way that Honor has brought a name to our class. Each individual has contributed his tendril to the fibre that has made the root and foundation of our tree. Our class has nothing to look back upon w'th regret. The motto of our school “Industry and Integrity”, symbol'zed in its highest degree by our beloved principal, Mr. Ellis, has been one of the greatest substances that has aided in the growth of this tree. It has served as sunshine, a radiant power that has helped us to grow such a mighty and all powerful tree. Then there is another, whose faith and sincerity in the success of our class, has been like the silent, magnetic power of the stars of destiny. Her memory should live with all of us, and r'ght here I w'sh to say that as a showing of appreciation, we, the January Class of 1924 dedicate with humble hands and lovmg heart, our Commencement Book of Commerce, to Miss Mabel F. Peabody, our Guiding Star. ll You know it is a wonderful thing to be able to look upon the beautiful blossoming of our tree now, but what about the future? We started out as a class of 175 students, we are now graduating with about 110. That shows that sixty-five students have either been, in some way, com- pelled to leave school or otherwise they have not properly combatted with life’s pestilences during growth. Once in a while it is necessary for the benefit of a tree, that the branches be pruned, in order that better fruit may be produced in the end. In our school career we may com- pare this to the laying down of certain rules so that all signs of pestilences may be crushed when the tree is but young. To let these pestilences have their own way, would mean that our tree would bear tasteless, withered, and diseased fruits. Are those the kind of fruits that we are proud of? Then at other times a soft wind whispers to us, “Come, follow me, and I will teach you how to play.” For a moment we are baffled, but some of us will eagerly say without thinking. “Yes! I’ll go and be merry today, for tomorrow I die.” How many and many a time this little quotation has been repeated without thought. Lack of will power, firmness, and determination to cling to our branches, has enticed many people down the road to Destruction. By this I do not mean that we should never be merry, but too many of us today are blown by the winds of Pleasure only to be dropped on the ground, half matured fruit. Do we want to be like so many of these beautiful fruits that we see, that when tasted, are found to be sour? Classmates, let us not forget what these years of training should mean to us. Teachers and schools have been like the earth to our tree. They have given us the substances of varied studies, summarized as an education. Our own mothers and fathers have probably performed sacri- fices on their own part in order that we may have had this training and education. Let us all see now, if we cannot bear the triumphant fruits of success; keep our high moral standards, maintain an unassailable character, grasp at all opportunities, be honest, loyal, courteous, and whole hearted in the performance of our duties. Let us all resolve to do our best so that after we have borne the fruits of our life tree we may say, “Yes, the end crowns the work”. BANQUET OF THE FEBRUARY CLASS OF 1924 HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE HOTEL BRIDGWAY JANUARY 9, 1924 MENU Cream of Tomato Soup Mixed Pickles Olives Celery Half Broiled Spring Chicken on Toast Roast Brown Potatoes French Peas Fruit Salad Vanilla Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Demi Tasse MUSIC BY HENRY PARKER’S ORCHESTRA PROGRAM PRESIDENT S ADDRESS PROPHECY VIOLIN SOLO PROPHECY on the PROPHET UKULELE GIRLS - CLASS BALLOT SOLO MR. ELLIS CLASS SONG Teresina Biancki Florence Martmckli Henry Parker Kalherinc Hackcit Florcrcc Martinelll GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. Carlos B. Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Torrey Miss Genieve M. Allen Miss Harriet Hewitt Miss Anne Donlan Miss Mabel F. Peabody Miss Helen Flynn 46 Hast Iflill mtb (Li'stautmt We, the class of 1924, of the city of Springfield, county of Hampden, and state of Massachusetts, being of sound mind and memory and under- standing, do make, publish and declare the following as and for our last will and testament, that is to say: We hereby revoke all wills or testi- mentary instruments by us at any time heretofore made. Second: We direct that our just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after our death as may be practical. 1 Henry Parker leaves to Edward Shea his skill in applying Le Page’s Glue to advantage on the hair. 2 To other club members, Louis Greenberg leaves his many excuses for non-refreshments. 3 The ability to settle the question of whether to sleep or not to sleep, Sam Zandan leaves to his future followers. 4 Amy Simpson bequeathes her talent for getting a nickel where there isn’t a cent to anyone so inclined. 5 To anyone with sufficient capital to support it, Helen Sanford leaves her famous giggle. 6 “Marcel” Feiner leaves his blondy locks to the all admiring “Red” Greenberg. 7 Franklin Sylvester leaves his “Boarding-house reach” to his basket- ball successors. 8 Myrtle Bunnell leaves to Alice Mattoon the excuse of being taken up after supper to the extent of having to do her home-work in class. 9 The following books by well-known authors are left to the needy: 1 “How to Sleep in 24 Hours a Day” by Sam Izenstein. 2 “Mac’s Berth” by Morris Lewis. 3 “How to Eat Digestively” by Lillian Modig. 4 “The Deserted Pillow” by Esther Frank. 5 “The Rise of Mr. Campbell” by Mildred Miller. 6 “Commercial Flaws” by Florence Weir. 10 To Constance Ellinwood, Teresina Bianchi leaves her golden voice. 11 Louise Stone leaves her place at the head of the class and at the back of Webster’s Dictionary to anyone so disposed. 12 To anyone who can fill them, John Fitzgerald leaves his “gunboats” size 13. -17 ITEM I To Mr. Ellis: We give and bequeath our profoundest esteem and our deepest admiration for his wise counsel and his helping hand. ITEM II Unto Miss Peabody, our faculty adviser, we bequeath our undying respect and gratitude for her ever ready advice and guidance in all our undertakings. ITEM III To the faculty, we leave a sanitorium for those recovering from the shock of a peaceful rest. 13 Gertrude Morin leaves to Alice McCoy her shy looks and demure way. 14 Mary Marchetti and Helen Deane leave to Ernestine O'Malley and Mary Cordner their personal secrets on “How to Reduce without Dieting”. 15 Glenna Sunderman and Helen Tucker leave to everyone the ability to look intelligent in an English Class. 16 Astrid Christofferson leaves to Beatrice Lor her own latest Paris Creations. 17 To all fellows who wish to ignore the fairer sex, John Moran leaves his cold-shoulder and squelching looks. 18 The Siamese Twins, Gladys Bonnell and Birdella Barrows, leave their ability to avoid friction to Doris Gaudette and Helen Ainsworth. 19 Irene Berard and Elizabeth Roos leave to those who need it, the joy of getting a perfect sheet in typewriting at least once a month. 20 Inside information on “How to Keep Small Without Being a Boot- legger” given to Frank Tompkins and Marie Newman by Elsie Kasofsky and Leone Avery. 21 Lucy Albro leaves nature’s own remedy to those who contemplate Using a henna dye. 22 Dorothy Brooks leaves to the unruly the Irishman’s Natural Profes- sion, namely that of a brass buttoned blue coater. 23 Gert Gilbert and Vlasta Fuerst leave to Catherine Speight their damp- proof waves, yet to be invented. 24 Mildred Jones leaves to every one her ability to put off a test by asking foolish questions without an answer. 25 To those in doubt, Dorothy Tillson leaves her childish answer in the form of a question. 26 To frequent boxers. Katherine Hackett leaves her gift of judgment in settling domestic and social obligations. 27 Irene St. Germain leaves the ability of continuing her studies unin- terrupted, to those afflicted with love. 28 To anyone Florence Martinelli leaves her uncontested right to the Emergency Room and Lunchroom. 29 All our remaining resources such as cash, stocks and bonds, we leave to the Carlos B. Ellis Scholarship Fund. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals at our residence in the High School of Commerce, city of Springfield, this twenty-second day of November in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-three. On this twenty-second day of November in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-three the class of 1924 the above named testator in our presence and in the presence of each of us signed and sealed the foregoing instrument and publish and declare the Adeline Slattery, Attorney, Springfield. Mass. and in its presence and in the presence of each other hereunto subscribe same to be our last will and testament and we thereupon at its request our names and residences as attesting witnesses. High School of Commerce, Witnesses: -18 50CIALK° ACTIVITIES ©3F TMffi o o 49 VALENTINE SOCIAL On February 1, 1922, the February Class of 1924 gave its first social. The decorations were suggestive of Valentine’s Day and hearts dominated the gymnasium. This first social proved a great success in the way of our social ability, and also in demonstrating managing power. Following is a list of the entertainment given that night: 1. A Play entitled: “A Saturday Morning In An Office.” 2. Fancy Dance by Faye Finkelhoff. 3. Duet: Mary Marchetti and Marjorie Hanson. CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY Our first assembly was given in December, 1922, for the benefit of the ladies from the Home for Aged Women. The entertainment was in the form of some very picturesque tableaux. Candy and little gifts were distributed to the ladies by Santa Claus. Following are the committees who made the assembly a success: Entertainments Teresina Bianchi Florence Martinelli Louise Stone Helen Ainsworth Doris Gaudette Ethel Carlson Reception Presents Amy Simpson, Chairman Mary Webb, Chairman Astrid Christofferson Celina Babin Kathleen Ellett Margaret Kruger Decorations Hyman Liss, Chairman Francis Coffey Henry Gaudette Louis Greenberg SENIOR HOP The Senior Hop, the first of its kind, was presented on April 13, 1923, at 8:13. The dance program contained 13 dances and 13 guests were present. Unique decorations of old rose and gray, the class colors, trimmed the gym and beautiful wicker sets with old rose piano lamps were furnished for the guests. Dance programs were given as souvenirs. The committees were as follows: Entertainment Florence Martinelli, Chairman Louise Stone Anna Blackmer Amy Simpson Adeline Slattery Refreshment Leah Foster, Chairman Leah Greenberg Tickets Thornlev Gridley, Chairman Raymond Felner Decorations Samuel Zandan, Chariman Irene St. Germain Franklin Sylvester Louis Greenberg Guests Katherine Hackett, Chairman Anna Rodensky Program Piano Solo—Mary Marchetti Gallagher and Shea—Helen Deane and Florence Martinelli Ukulele Selections—Ukulele Club 13 Dances including a Moonlight Dance 50 FRESHMAN RECEPTION The Freshman Reception was given to the incoming Freshman by the Seniors on October 2, 1923. The Reception was attended by the largest crowd ever before at any Reception. Following are the Com- mittees : Entertainment Adeline Slattery, Chairman Louise Stone Myrtle Bunnell Raymond Feiner Aileen Provost Invitations Florence Martinelli, Chairman Althea Miller Helen Deane Arm Bands Thornley Gridley, Chairman Lillian Modig Agnes Moynihan Ushers Amy Simpson, Chairman Dorothy Brooks Katherine Hackett Glenna Sunderman Gussie Lerner Refreshments Gertrude Morin, Chairman Mary Marchetti Harriet Flint Program Pageant—“Spirit of Commerce” Solos—Florence Martinelli “Kids’ Acts”—Ukulele Club Henry Parker Cupids’ Garden—Ukelele Club Gypsy Song—Girls’ Glee Club CLASS DAY A most unusual Class Day was presented by the Seniors on November 22, 1923. All of the Seniors wore the college caps and gowns in their class colors, old rose and gray, making a very striking and colorful picture. The program and the costumes showed excellent taste and ability for which the following committees should be credited. Entertainment Adeline Slattery, Chairman Myrtle Bunnell Dorothy Tillson Costume Florence Martinelli. Chairman Marjorie Hanson Louise Stone 51 (Class oug Gussie Lerner (Tune of “That Old Gang of Mine”) Here to this high school we came three years ago, And learned the things that we needed to know Even the teachers were wonderful friends, Now we all wish that this were not the end. Chorus Oh! How we hate to leave this dear old high school of ours, That’s where we spent so many happy and such fruitful hours. Goodbye forever! dear old Commerce High. Goodbye forever! we’re leaving with a sigh. We love you. That’s why we hate to leave this dear old Commerce High. 52 Drama The Thespian Club was organized February, 1919, electing for its first president, Leslie Taylor, its fundamental purpose to teach the art of dramatics. Finally, Mr. Ellis desired to organize a drama class. He realized that dramatic work develops the senses and the imagination; that it develops the power to understand human nature; that it teaches coordina- tion of mind and body, and the cooperation between pupils and school departments; that it teaches, also, correct speech habits. The fact that preparations for school plays could be made without interfering with home study was an outstanding inducement for its organization. The first drama class was organized February, 1922, under the super- vision of Miss Genieve M. Allen. Its members were the former members of the Thespian Club. The first play they staged for an assembly was “Owin’ to Maggie,” a comedy, featuring Dick and the Irish maid, Maggie. The next semester, with the addition of pupils, “The Gentle Jury” was given in an assembly. This was a humorous sketch of a jury, of society women, trying to decide the fate of a criminal. “Miss Civilization” was presented the next semester by the new class. This play was a modern production, and showed the quick-wittedness of the modern girl. This semester, the pageant given in the Freshmen Reception was repeated in an assembly. It was entitled “The Spirit of Commerce,” and was arranged and directed by Miss Allen. This play showed how an indifferent girl, entering our school, learns the essentials of a healthy, happy, and useful l ie. The leading characters in this pageant were Alice Ross, “The Girl”; Isabelle Chamberlain, “The Spirit of Commerce”; Aileen Provost, “The Shining Goddess”. In December, 1922, the school plays took the place of the annual senior play. Although for the benefit of the IIIA Class, the cast was composed of members of the drama class. The plays given last year were “The Romancers” and “The Neighbors”. “The Romancers” was a romance of French life, with music furnished by our orchestra, combined Glee Clubs, and dancers trained by the physical culture teachers. The principal characters were Rollande Jacques and Rose Klein, as the lovers, “Sylvette” and “Percinet”; Harold Elling- ham, father of Sylvette and Gerald Field, father of Percinet; Randall Marshman as “Straforel”. “The Neighbors” was a rural comedy featuring Beatrice Lor, “Inez”; Chester Provost, “Peter”; Helen Deane. “Mis’ Diantha Abel”. This year the annual plays were “The Charm Bag” and “The Ghost Story”. “The Charm Bag” was a spectacular Japanese drama, with music and dancing. It displayed oriental customs and dress. Those taking part were Madeline Syrett, Alice Ross, Marion Rosinsky, Irene St. Germain, Catherine Speight, Bessie Hochberg, Catherine Deane, Evelyn Fortier, Lee Schongold. “The Ghost Story” by Booth Tarkington, was a modern play, full of thrills. The leading parts were taken by Myrtle Bunnell and Horace Sornberger; minor parts by Aileen Provost, Anita Zurwelle, Astrid Christofferson, Sophie Kibbitt, Isabelle Chamberlain, Elliot Wason, David Wolk. William Neumann, Joseph O’Connell, Leo Racicot, George Armeson, Ola Watts. 5-1 (Girls’ (Glee Club Facility Adviser—Miss Anne Donlan Organized 1919 The purpose of the Girls’ Glee Club is to promote appreciation of good music. Soprano Teresina Bianchi Mildred Blodgette Mabelle Briere Constance Ellin wood Harriet Flint Rose Johnson Second Soprano Catherine Keevil Susan Maroney Ruth Miller Clara Salter Norma Sheinfein Dorothy Stickles Mollie Baron Frances Graham Rubie McKee Altos Maxine Davis Audrey Jackson Lucy Knight Mary Marchetti Pianist—Florence Martinelli Viola Russell Drusilla Spencer Marion Proctor Helen Sauer Grace Shea Orchestra � Faculty Adviser—Mr. George Reed The main purpose of the orchestra is to give the students an orchestral training, and to furnish music for all the school activities. Organized 1915 First Violins JANNETTE GOLDEN Alberta Kelleher Edmund Lam fro Pauline Moody Israel Myerowitz Henry Parker Second Violins Leo Martell Alden Schenck Francis Stanley Emanuel Grodsky Flute Ruth Bloethe Trombone Hyman Berry Francis Blackmer Francis Danenza Viola Daudelin Ruth Dickinson Daniel Geary Marjorie Hanson Berthola McCarthy Lovis DeCarlo John Fitzgerald Henry Gaudette Cornets Benjamin Shanberg Jacob Walansky Drums Edward C. Shea Bass Arthur Reed Elizabeth Gibeau Christine Kelleher Bells Mabel Kinsalas Piano 56 llluilele (Club Faculty Adviser—Miss Madeline Hunt Organized 1922 The purpose of the Ukulele Club is to promote friendship and socia- bility among the girls who play ukuleles, and also to give one assembly each semester so that everyone may enjoy the sweet music of the Hawaiian instrument. Grace Shea, President Dorothy Stickles, Secretary Mildred Beaudry Myrtle Bunnell Astrid Christofferson Frances Elliott Marian Jordan Mary Marchetti Katherine Mackeeman Dorothy Nash Ernestine O’Malley Rosalind Prevost Grace Shea Dorothy Stickles Ruth Anderson Officers Mary Marchetti, Vice-President Rosalind Prevost, Treasurer Irene Wick ward Mildred Murphy Erma Richman Louise Bassett Doris McManus Doris Kuralt Mabel Squire Elizabeth Aitken Loretta Blackmer Elsie Carlson Mollie Baron Marion Gordon 57 J Inha (Dull V Faculty Adviser—Miss RUTH Sykes Organized 1917 The aims of the Aloha Club are (1) to hold discussions on school girl problems; her duties to her school and her friends, (2) to become useful in the social activties of the school, and (3) to promote a spirit of friendliness among the girls. Officers Nellie Karsakov, President Catherine Speight, Vice-President Stella Wesolowsky, Treasurer Alice McCoy, Secretary Helen Ainsworth Isabelle Chamberlin Leone Duquette Doris Gaudette Ruth Miller Alice Neilan Amy Simpson Members Ruth aitkens Ethel Carlson Frances Elliot Gertrude Gilbert Catherine Moynihan Margaret Riley Adeline Slattery Dorothy Stickles Jane Chamberlin Viola Daudelin Bernadine Fredette Ethel Hayn Olive Neal Grace Shea Louise Stone Madeline Syrette Anna Sullivan Margaret Pratt Beatrice Lor Clara Miller Rose McGibney Eleanor Maroney Phyllis Gaudette Grace Noonan Ethel Tiary Neiv Members Anita Zurwelle Margaret Knox Margaret Reed Mar yon Morgan Esther Lasker Leona Barnes Susan Maroney Sylvia Morris Geraldine Scagliarini Margaret Lyons Irene Wickward Marie Rattman Molly Baron Lucie Wheaton Eunice Hederman Constance Ellinvvood Bessie IIochberg Doris Page Gertrude Sullivan Janet Golden Betty Murtz 58 CLhc JMplja 3lnta ]Hn Faculty Adviser— Mrs. Elizabeth Ullery Organized 1921 The purpose of this club is three fold: (1) to materially benefit both Freshmen and Seniors, (2) to make our school stronger and more demo- cratic, (3) to encourage in Freshmen “Commerce Spirit”. Adeline Slattery, President Gertrude Morin, Treasurer Teresina Bianchi Kathleen Ellett Florence Martinelli Althea Miller Gertrude Morin Amy Simpson Adeline Slattery Louise Stone Louis Greenberg Ng Pakying Ernest Allison George Armeson Officers • Louise Stone, Vice-President Amy Simpson, Secretary Members Ralph Bennett Arthur Butler Hyman Liss Frank Tompkins Margaret Betterly Ethel Carlson Irma Connell Mary Cordner Doris Gaudette Elsie Haubenreiser Edith Shour Mabel Squire 50 iWopaiytica Faculty Adviser—Miss Madeline Maurer Organized 1921 The purpose of th's club is two-fold: (1) Argumentation, (2) Decla- mation. Officers Louise Stone, President Ernestine O’Malley, Vice-President Teresina Bianchi, Treasurer Florence Martinelli, Secretary M embers Clarisse Pouchot Dorothy O’Malley Adrienne Pelletier Lillian Panto Ruth Miller Molly Baron Astrid Christofferson Helen Ainsworth Elizabeth Barhydt Carolyn Tufts Ruth Dickinson Constance Ellinwood Thera Mulroney Marion Mann Anna Rodensky Josephine Wesolowsky Miriam Mann Edna Bickford Mary Golan Margaret Betterly Margaret Kruger Margaret Anderson Mildred Miller Aileen Prevost 60 Ce iKujcr Faculty Adviser—Miss Grace Bigelow Organized 1920 The purpose of the Foyer Club is to promote French conversation and to gain an insight into the work of French masters. Officers Adrienne PELLETIER President Mabel Kinsalas, Vice-President Rosalind Prevost, Treasurer Margaret Kruger, Secretary Henry Baudin Phyllis Bray Mildred Chapin Bessie Hochberg Hazel Huot Abraham Katcher Mabel Kinsalas Margaret Kruger Margaret Learned Lillian Lepovetsky Marian Mann Miriam Mann Pauline Marceau Members Alice McCoy Ruth Miller Sadie Miller Thera Mulroney Nora Murdock William Neumann Adrienne Pelletier Rosalind Prevost Gladys Robinson Bertha Rosanthal Viola Russell Norma Sheenfine Cynthia Underwood ci Kate Vogeler (Eomnu'rrc The purpose of the Journalism class is primarily to publish the school paper, “Commerce”. It has, however, a far finer objective; the fostering of a spirit of loyalty to the school, the building of fine ideals within the school, the presentation to the school of all that is worth while in the daily routine of school life. In short, it is the mouthpiece of the student body in its desire to maintain the motto of “Industry and Integrity”. Edi tor-i n-Chi e f Poor Richmond’s Almanac, Humor Editorials Editorials Headliner Sports Cartoons Amy Simpson Margaret Kruger Ernestine O'Malley Rosalind Prevost Adrienne Pelletier Mack Bloom Catherine Moynihan Specials Mabel Kinsalas Doris Tower Dorothy O’Malley Ethel Carlson Robert Manning Raymond White Harry Neigher Reporters Vera Bickford Tina Montanari Emanuel Grodsky Michael Zandan Walter Cohen Jacob Lesser G2 Xlamaraba Facidty Adviser—Miss Gladys Palmer Organized 1919 Officers Josephine Wesolowsky, President Lillian Panto. Vice-President Elsie Johnson, Treasurer Etta Lerner, Secretary Ruth Larson Gladys Payne Mae Shortt Fannie Bernson Barbara McIntyre Beatrice Hitu Stella Peterson Mildred Saunders Eileen Moriarty Florence Goglierducci Helen Poganitisii Dorothy La flam me Dora Spinks Clarice Beatty Mildred Price Oleda Harrison Marguerite Grody E Members Dorothy Steinberg Mildred Chamberlain Una Hillaker Mildred Priest Pauline Pinney Gertrude Bernson Ruth Dow Dorothy Galeucia Clothaldi Gumaldi Dorothy Lane May Poltenson Geneva Peck Dora Stein field Dorothy Vi nick Elsie Wiest Ruth Wildere Helen Wagner ir Jefferson 63 fisintaha Faculty Adviser—Miss Pearl Davis Organized 1920 The purposes of the Nisimaha are: To promote honest scholarship, wholesome recreation, clear thinking, a spirit of friendliness and to up- hold Christian standards. Carolyn Tufts, President Beatrice Carr Beatrice Smith Dorothy Crawford Madeline Syrett Mildred Chapin Grace Shea Glenna Sunderman Officers Alice McCoy, Vice-President Adeline Slattery Dorothy Tillson Maragaret Reed Lucie Wheaton Fayetta Humphrey Geraldine Scagliarini Bern adi ne Fredettf. 64 tnapljilns (Club Faculty Adviser—Mr. Melville Organized February 11, 1913 The Stoaphilos Club’s purpose is to give literary programs in assembly and to teach proficiency in oration and declamation. Officers Henry Baudin, President Ralph Bennett, Treasurer Thornley Gridley William Neumann Ralph Bennett Hyman Liss Robert Bruce William Neumann, Vice-President Robert Bruce, Secretary Louis Martinelli Ng Pakying Frank Tompkins Leland Stone Joseph Pa nett a 65 Chi' j tubcnt dumcil Faculty Adviser— Miss Jenny Roberts Organized 1917 Members Teresina Bianchi, President Mabel Kinsalas, Vice-President William Neumann, Secretary Teresina Bianchi Gertrude Morin Elizabeth Barhydt Alice McCoy Martin Bowen Betty Lyon Norman Turner Fay Humphrey Elsie Haubenreiser Adrienne Pelletier Dorothy Bastian Mae Lynch Horace Sornborger Robert Bruce Doris Feltham Mildred Price 111A Helen Deane Glenn a Sunder man IIA Emanuel Grodsky William Neumann Bertha Taub IA Esther Broggi Louis Martinelli Kate Vogeler Ruth Wands Junior Highs Gladys Knowlton IIIB Mabel Kinsalas Rosalind Prevost Frank Tompkins IIB Dorothy Cotton Clara Miller Stella Wesolowsky IB Catherine Donahue Marion Harris Leland Stone Katherine Hackett Louise Stone Katherine Keevil Elizabeth Sherman Libbie Glazier Alfhild Swanson Jacob Walowsky Howard Simpson Ernestine O’Malley Madeline Syrett Ethel Gifford Ruth Ringstrom Marion Chamberlain Steward Neal ( r 67 Jfimthall (Leant 1923 First Row: Bennett, Mascot; Second Row, left to right: Orenstein, End; Meadows, End; Rosnick, Guard; Simons, Tackle; Captain Raeicot, Center; Geary, Guard; Greenberg, Halfback. Top Row, left to right: Stone, Guard; Sullivan, Halfback; R. A. Esbjornson, Coach; Coffey, Quarterback; Kenney, Tackle. Above: William Neumann, Manager; Winkler, Fullback; Hynes, Tackle; Sornborger, End. Roland A. Esbjornson, Coach Leo Racicot, Captain Edwin F. Purinton, Assistant Coach William Neumann, Manager For the third time in the four years that Coach Roland A. Esbjornson has coached the Commerce football team, they have gone into the annual Tech fray with the odds 10-1 against them, and for the second time in those four years, Tech has barely pulled through with a tie score. Three years ago it was 0-0, with Tech having the edge. Last year it was 7-7, and this year it came out 6-6, Meadows scoring for Commerce and Mclennan saving his team with a 56 yard run after an intercepted pass. The game with Central this year came out 0-0, Central staving off a defeat in the last seconds of play when they rushed reserves to the fray and stopped Commerce on the 1 yard line, after the Crimson had plunged 56 yards down the field. A fighting team, this eleven of 1923, as is every Commerce team, and though their record is not so fine as have been others, Commerce is proud of its team, and rightly so. 68 Basketball (Leant Experts called it the best team in the valley, the Commerce team that Tech beat for the championship by one point. They faltered in the first half and Tech got away for the lead that won the game. Every man on that team was a star in his own right, Capt. Greenberg, Timmy Izen- stein, Hunk Coffey, Sammy Zandan, Micky Marshman, and Civie Sylvester. They were small, but fighters from the first whistle to the last and teams that were unbeaten by another bowed to the Crimson boosters. Their list of victories includes the M. A. C. Freshman, the crack Holyoke High quintet, Monson Academy who went down to a 72-9 score, and many others. They lost the championship, but honor to them still, the uncrowned champions lof the valley. 69 (Strls’ Aihli'tic Association Officers NELLIE Karsokov, President Catherine Speight, Vice-President Pauline Marceau, Treasurer Dorothy Cotton, Secretary The Girls’ Athletic Association is the largest association in the High School of Commerce: Its membership consists of nearly every loyal girl in Commerce. The purposes of the Girls’ Athletic Association are: (1) To encourage athletics in the High School of Commerce. (2) To make friendship a Commerce motto. The girls’ athletics in Commerce are called outdoor sports. These include tennis, hockey, baseball and volleyball. The indoor sports are swimming and basketball. Misses Fisher, Wragg, and Nauss are the Commerce Sport instructors. Commerce has a hockey team which plays inter-school games. So far this season it has played Central and won. The swimming team with Miss Fisher as instructor is looking forward to taking the inter-school championship. Inter-class basketball teams are the source of much ability. Even the seniors have inter-class teams. A Tennis Tournament was a novelty at Commerce. The silver cup was awarded to Dorothy Cotton, a IIB. Other important functions of the G. A. A. are the parties and vaude- ville shows. The Combination Vaudeville shows are given for the benefit of the Boys’ A. A. and the Girls’ A. A. Members of both associations take part in the program and help to swell the funds of both associations. Every April the Association presents, for the benefit of the parents, a Gym Meet. The IB, IA, IIB, IIA classes take part in this meet. The most gifted members of the respective classes do the things they can do the best and the class getting the highest number of points is awarded a beautifully engraved silver cup. A Gym Assembly is also given annually for the benefit of the school as a whole, offering both instruction and enjoyment. Last, but not least, the G. A. A. donates every year Fifty Dollars to the B. A. A. to help purchase the uniforms for the school teams. The Athletic Association is looking forward to a very successful sea- son with every Commerce girl as a member. 70 Sfoclu'u (Uam The Hockey Team at Commerce is composed solely of Girls. It was first started in 1922 with Miss Bessie Fisher as head coach. The present Hockey Team is as follows: Dorothy Cotton, Captain and left end side; Eunice Bartlett, center front; Catherine Speight, center front; Ethel Morris, left outside; Ethel Gifford, right inside; Amalie Ferri, right outside; Lucie Wheaton, left halfback; Alma Lewis, center halfback; Thera Mulroney, right halfback; Grace Walker, right fullback; Evelyn Peterson, left fullback; Grace Noonan, goal keeper. The following is the score of the Interschool Games: Played Central November 22, won, 1-0. Played Tech December 5, lost, 2-1. tEetmis The tennis team under the direction of Mr. Howard C. Kelly enjoyed a most successful season, winning four matches and losing three, and tying two. Among the teams that went down before the Crimson racket wielders were Deerfield, and Holyoke, while the strong Wilbraham Academy and Central High courtsters triumphed most decisively over the Commerce performers. The men who represented Commerce on the white-lined court are: Clement Easton, Raymond White, Roland Rockett, Daniel Geary, Francis Danenza, and Paul Winkler. Mr. Kelly worked hard with the men, and while the benefits of his teaching did not appear in most cases, until late in the season, as practice makes perfect in tennis far more than in any other game, every man who had the privilege of playing under him profited by his wise counsel and direction. j nrriT To Coach Mazeski of Springfield College, a veteran booter on the Red and White squad, goes much of the credit for the showing the Commerce ball-chasers made on the field this year. The record they made compares favorably with that of other years, as soccer is not tremendously popular at Commerce and the turnout of men is often rather small. They played games both at home and on foreign fields. Among those who fell before their prowess are the American International College, who was defeated twice, and (in one of the fastest interschool soccer games seen here in years). Holyoke High, champions of the Valley, twice took the measure of Coach Mazeski’s men. The men who played on the team are Captain Milne, Berry, Sylvester brothers, Reese, Martinelli, Brewer, McCabe, Katcher, Labine, Armeson, Aronson, R. Bennett, Mo rano, Fait, and Bloom. jlfaimmmg Commerce’s Swimming Team is made up of girls only. Miss Bessie Fisher is the head instructor with several Springfield College Instructors as sub-instructors. The season of 1921 saw Commerce wrest the cham- pionship from Central, but in 1922 Central regained the championship. The team is made up of the following: Angela Wright, Captain, Isabelle Chamberlin, Gladys Blair, Gertrude Morin, Stella Wesolowsky, Josephine Donnely, Alexandria Fomenko, Helen La Flamme, Viola Leves- que, Irene Memery. 71 Hane's The Canton Restaurant Company of fimtchtg 571 MAIN STREET The Only High Class American and Chinese Restaurent in Springfield Classes for Adults and Children in Social, Ballet, Interputative Step, Oriental and Character 1 1 1 Worthington Street Springfield, Mass. Dancing Diplomas Framed High School Classes Friday Evenings As soon as received. That means that it is kept clean and fresh General Dancing Every Evening 8 till 12 J. H. MILLER CO. 21 Harrison Ave Gertrude—Brother, will you get my watch, it’s upstairs? George—Aw, wait a while and it’ll run down. Gertrude—Oh, no; it won’t, my dear, ours is a winding stair- case. W. C. Belding Co. DEALERS IN CARTER Meats. Groceries the Fruits Vegetables, and Salt Fish FLORIST DAIRY PRODUCTS QUALITY MILK 272 Bridge Street Springfield, Mass. Wholesale and Retail First Class Service Phone River 1101 457-461 STATE STREET Telephone Walnut 2500 “Say it with Flowers” 72 High School of Commerce Graduates Uncle Sam has hundreds of positions for the trained business worker Stenographer $1240 to $1440 a year Typist $1240 a year Accountant $1800 to $3000 a year Ry. Mail Clk $1600 to $2400 a year P. O. Clerk $1400 to $1800 a year For the High School of Commerce Grad- uate who completes our Special Civil Service Course, the Civil Service exam- ination need hold no terrors. Call and let us tell you about the above Government positions and our Secretar- ial Course. SPRINGFIELD CIVIL SERVICE AND COMMERCIAL SCHOOL 5351 -) Main St. Springfield Kum and Kali on Kinney Springfield’s Foremost Insurance Agency Third Nat’l Bank Bldg. Mrs. Gotrichquick to visitor—Yes, my little son Donald is learning French and algebra, you know. Donald, tell the lady how to say “Good morning” in algebra.—Ex. 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Yes, Yes, Indeed Son: “Say, Pop, what do you call a man who drives an auto- mobile?” Father: “It all depends on how close he comes to me.” The joys of Graduation time are increased when you know that the Photographs of your Class-mates will not fade if taken at THE BOSWORTH STUDIO 317 Main Street Class Photographer January 1922, June 1922, January 1923 and January 1924 76 IngtjamH Smart Apparel and Furs of Quality For Misses and Young Women T1FFT BROS. Members of the New York Stock Exchange INVESTMENTS SECURITIES TEL. RIVER 3713 -371 1 Third National Bank Building Springfield, Mass. Mr. Fritz—“What’s a comma?’’ H. Parker—“It’s a period that has sprouted.” PHOTOGRAPHS THAT PLEASE SCHOOL WORK 1 SPECIALITY J. CARROL BROWN 419 MAIN ST. SECOND SEMESTER COURSES Opening January 24th 3 SCHOOLS LAW ENGINEERING COMMERCE and FINANCE Begin Your College Work Now VTORTHEASTERM FN UNIVERSITY Springfield Division Chestnut and Hillman Sts. 77 lirirarzcf BAY PATH INSTITUTE ofSpringfield lASSACHUS “What do you want for Christmas?” J. Moran—“A pair of barbed-wire spats.” The Merry Print, Inc. 1H Pynchon Street Springfield, Massachusetts 78 Chokers Coats and Sport Jacquettes for the Schoolgirl j Louis A. Foerster Mfg. Furrier 270 Bridge Street Forbes Wallace Springfield, Mass. The Leading Department Store in Western New England This store which for nearly 50 years has successfully devot- ed every effort to serving the public, both in the greatest and finest selections of merchandise at lowest prices, quality con- sidered, and in the service of accomodation, stands as one of the foremost institutions in the community. Mr. Kelly: “Tomorrow we shall study sponges. Louise: “My, how absorbing.” Hall’s the Gift Store for all Occasions China Cut Glass Sterling Silver Sheffield Silver Dinnerware Lamps Furniture Edison Phonographs Charles Hall, Inc. The Hall Building 79 “Yes, Bu’t Ive Got Mine” When two young men start out to build up an estate for themselves, one by means of life insurance and the other through in- vestment, the odds appear to the casual ob- server to be greatly in favor of the latter. With the high rate of return his money is going to earn, he surely will attain his objective sooner. His scheme is perfect—- but later it is the man who put his money into life insurance that is able to say, while admitting that the other plan looked the more promising, “Yes, but I’ve got mine” And the other well, somehow it didn’t work out as he planned. The sure way is the insurance way. It gets you somewhere Why not make it your way? Richards Allis, Managers Home Office Agency Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Begin Now to Build an Estate by Means of Life Insurance HALL’S HARDWARE Inc. Winchester Square HARDWARE. PAINTS VARNISHES, SPORTING GOODS AND KITCHENWARE ROSS THE TAILOR Ladies' and Gent's Fancy Cleaners and Dyers Alterations Our Specialty SUITS SPONGED and PRESSED 50c 13 NEW DWIGHT ST. One Door From State Street Telephone Walnut 709 A. H. Smith: “Give for one year the number of tons of coal shipped from U. S.” Frosh: “1492—None.” AT Dances Parties Entertainments Home SERVE ICE CREAM Produced at Somers Creamery Springfield, Massachusetts 80 H. BUCHHOLZ SON Theatrical, Historical and Masquerade Costumes to rent Wigs, Beards, Make-up, etc. College and School Productions a Speciality Flags Decorations for Halls Buildings 33 Lyman St. Springfield, Mass. SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC MARKET The Leading Market of Springfield WE CIVE Sb C STAMPS Tel. River 4410 373 MAIN STREET Freshman: “I thought you took algebra last year. Sophomore: I did but the teachers encored me,” Starting Right The young man or woman who opens a bank account early in life with zeal and industry and enthusiasm usually makes a success in later years. He acquires business methods —learns the relation of banking to business—and quickly appreciates the advantages of credit which a sound banking connection gives him. An account with this bank is a desirable asset. Springfield Safe Deposit and Trust Company Cor. Main and State Sts. 81 Mass. Mutual Bid. iVutograpljs 82 1 A And so January, 1924 Bids Dear Old Commerce “Adieu” 84 1 A