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

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 «“ CADUCEUS 1929 Class History 1929 History—not a large word in itself, but what a wealth of meaning behind it! Not every person can be a historical figure, not every class can be prominent in history, but certainly the Class of January, 1929, has made a name for itself in the history of the High School of Commerce. Now let us turn back to that memorable day in February when we entered Com- merce as poor, little, verdant freshmen. To our elementary school pals we were fine grown-up boys and girls ready to enter senior high school. Jusc think, senior high school! But to the dignified seniors of Commerce, we were but mere children. On entering the building on that first day, we were directed to the large assembly hall where we were greeted by a tall, stately-looking gentleman who we learned was Mr. Carlos B. Ellis, our principal. Mr. Ellis gave us a brief description of the building and then directed us to our home rooms. There we waited patiently for the bell which would dismiss us to our first-period classes. At last the time came and we started off. It was much harder to find our class rooms than we thought it would be. Remember the time when we left 132 and went off looking for 115? We scampered all the way around the building only to return to the same place and find that 115 was directly across the hall from 132. We were treated well by all, even by the seniors until lunch time came, and then we had to reluctantly submit to their pushing and crowding ahead of us in the lunch line. The rest of the day ran smoothly enough, and we returned home at night thoroughly exhausted after a day of exciting experience. We did not go home alone however, for an armful of books accompanied us, or, in other words, our friend, homework. Now that we had become familiar with class rooms, there was the first assembly to look forward to. On the following Thursday we marched in single file to the assembly hall, to the tunc of the “Connecticut March” played by the Commerce orchestra. After the pupils had all been seated, the music ceased. Mr. Ellis then read a passage from the Bible and the Lord’s prayer was repeated by all. Next came the singing of a hymn. This was very interesting but quite difficult for us frcshics for we were not quite sure of our music. Following the hymn we were given a few general instructions by Mr. Ellis who also gave us the school motto, “Industry and Integrity.” Each word was carefully explained but still we did not grasp the full value of them, such a thing being impossible without first having a bit of experience. A nod from Mr. Ellis dis- missed us to our home rooms. Six weeks passed serenely; then came more excitement, our first high-school report card. Would we be honor students? Would we be poor students? No one could tell. Much confusion resulted at 2.30 when the cards were distributed. There were many, “Alls!” of relief, “Ohs!” of surprise, and “Oh Dears!” of disappointment. Some of us were very well satisfied, but others perhaps, felt differently. This first report card made us realize more fully the meaning of “Industry.” It was not long before we had a class meeting. First of all we formed a constitution; then we elected temporary class officers. It was hard for us because we had not become PAOE TWENTY-NINE

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C A D U C E U S Class Ballot Most Popular Girl......................................... Prettiest Girl............................................ Most Brilliant Girl....................................... Best All-Around Girl...................................... Girl Who Has Done the Most for the Class of January, 1929 Most Bashful Girl......................................... Most Studious Girl........................................ Most Promising Girl....................................... Class Flirt............................................... Girl Most Likely To Succeed............................... Noisiest Girl............................................. Class Actress............................................. Most Conceited Girl....................................... Class Girl Athlete........................................ Best Dressed Girl......................................... Neatest Girl.............................................. Most Conscientious Girl................................... Quietest Girl............................................. Class Man Hater........................................... Most Talkative Girl....................................... Most Original............................................. Most Sensible............................................. Class Baby................................................ Class Songbird............................................ Class Bluffer............................................. Teacher’s Delight......................................... Cosmetic Fiend............................................ Faculty Rusher............................................ Most Popular Boy.......................................... Handsomest Boy............................................ Most Brilliant Boy........................................ Best All-Around Boy....................................... Boy Who Has Done Most for the Class of January, 1929 Most Bashful Boy.......................................... Most Studious Boy......................................... Most Promising Boy........................................ Most Conceited Boy........................................ Class Flirt............................................... Boy Most Likely To Succeed................................ Noisiest Boy.............................................. Class Actor............................................... Class Boy Athlete......................................... Neatest Boy............................................... Best Dressed Boy.......................................... Most Conscientious Boy.................................... Quietest Boy.............................................. Most Talkative Boy........................................ Class Martyr.............................................. Class Orator.............................................. Class Musician............................................ Class Giggler............................................. Class Contortionist....................................... Class Wit................................................. Class Pessimist........................................... .....Ai.bina Zancan ..........Doris Rust ......Anna Winning . . Elizabeth Bertocki .....Albina Zancan ....Mary Knox .....Elsa Ghiandoni Dorothy Woodworth .........Ann Keleher Dorothy Woodworth .........Mary Hynes ... .Genevieve Lynch .........Ann Keleher .....Albina Zancan ......Esther Bufton . . . .Mildred Papanti ..........Marie Nai .........Mary Knox .....Phyllis Meserve .........Mary Hynes . . Elizabeth Bertocki . . . .Annabelle Bruce .....Jeannette Daze ......Faith Walker .......Sadie Armely ......Lillian Cooley . .Elizabeth Sullivan ......Lillian Cooley . .Richard MacNayr .... Raymond Conlin .........David Blatt . . .Richard MacNayr . . . Richard MacNayr ......Joseph Wallace ........Roy Trepanier .........David Blatt .Lawrence Marchese .Lawrence Marchese .........David Blatt ......Ernest Boussy . .Richard MacNayr .........Ralph Lewis .... Raymond Conlin ... .Sydney Steinberg .....Hector Belmore .....Joseph Wallace .......Ernest Boussy ........Karl Vester ........David Blatt .... Merton Pomeroy ......Ruth Anderson . . . .Henry Jurkowski . . .Margaret Fleming ........Karl Vester i- PAOE TWENTY-EIOHT

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i9i9 CLASS HISTORY—Continued acquainted with all of our class members, and we did not know which of them would make good leaders. Nevertheless we did our best and managed the situation with success. Having elected class officers, we then proceeded to make plans for our 1A social. For this great affair we decorated the girls’ gym. in yellow and blue banners daintily draped across from wall to wall with our class banner completing the decorations. The question of partners was a difficult one to solve. We were rather shy about asking a member of the opposite sex to accompany us. What a relief it was when, after we had shyly invited a partner, “Yes” came as our answer! Music, dancing, and refreshments were enjoyed by all. In January, 1927, we elected our first permanent class officers. The full-fledged voters, or those who had fully paid their dues up to that time, were allowed to vote. It was our first time at the polls so we were somewhat ignorant of the legal procedure. However, we all cast our ballots properly. Much as a country eagerly awaits the re- sults of its presidential campaigns, we awaited the result of our election. We later learned that our class officers were : President—Louise Gracff Secretary—Richard MacNayr Vice-president—Lillian Cooley Treasurer—June Day Auditor—Molly Sakowitz A few months passed and again it was time for another social. This time we decorated the gym. in red and white, having the lights prettily decorated. Our I IB social was successful but our 11A social was the most attractive of all. This was our Masquerade. Halloween was not far off so we combined the two and made it a Mas- querade and Halloween party. The gym. was decorated in orange and white with weird old witches riding about on their broom sticks. We had ghosts and fierce-looking cats glaring at us from dark corners. Prizes were given for the best costume, the best couple, and the funniest costume. The IIA social is one which will long remain in the memories of our class mates. In January, 1928, we went to the polls again to elect a new set of class officers. We elected: President—Albina Zancan Secretary—Almcda Poirier Vice-president—Beatrice Falk Treasurer—June Day Auditor—Molly Sakowitz These pupils were to remain in office for the rest of our time at Commerce. Our I1IB semester held much in store for us. Our IIIB hop was a success but the outstanding events given by us were the Freshmen Reception and the Christmas Assembly. ' We invited all freshmen and their parents to this reception so that they might better become acquainted with the school and the faculty. We also entertained them with gym. exhibitions and music by the orchestra, glee clubs, and individual mem- bers from both. An address of welcome by the president and another address by Mr. Ellis completed the program. •i v PAOE THIRTY