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

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September 30, 1942 The pounding of the gavel by Judge Harold Coleman was met with much hilarity. Order! Here before us was the case of G. 0. versus the People; our Gen- eral Organiza- tion, which fi- nances all stu- dent activities, had been accused of misrepresenting its benefits. But all turned out well when the Jury gave the verdict Not Guilty. October 6 How excited we were today when we presented the newest, snappiest creation in town—the band of the High School of Commerce. The first dis- play of this momentous oc- casion took place in the assembly, where our band played well- known war songs of years gone by. Also intro- duced were four charming majorettes attired in Crimson and White. It was a dazzling spectacle as their batons twirled beneath Old Glory. Our proud- est moment came in the after- noon, when we marched to Pratt Field following our band and escorted by four policemen! October 7 Everyone will gain some knowledge from these maps. These were the words of Prin- cipal S. 0. Smith, after purchasing an interest- ing series of war maps. Every Monday a different map will be put up on the bulletin board, show- ing the changes in war conditions for the previous week. We certainly appre- ciate this wonderful service. October 23 Well, this was the day of stern-faced Seniors versus timid little Freshies. Only our little Freshmen, dressed as bad little boys, didn't look very timid, even during initiation. Before school, and between periods, Freshies carried Seniors' books; sol- emnly proposed to the few available boys ; crawled cn Bars FOR A DAT hands and knees while pushing pen- cils with their noses ; formed conga lines through the halls ; and ate under the lunch ta- bles. We Sen- iors and the Freshies were both in our glory! LOWLY FRUSHMEX

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[8] bewildered Freshies who were going up the down stairs, and even into the boys' gym. Yet, by three-fifteen, our new closing time, how dif- ferent we felt: same school, same teachers, same homework— only more of it ! Every proud Senior, every faltering Jun- ior, and every little Freshie was out of the misty clouds of freedom, and walking on cement floors again. September 21 Patriotically decorated corri- dors; red, white, and blue booths on the lawn—such was the sight that met our eyes today. Bond Day. Nick- els, dimes, quarters, and half-dol- lars jingled as we dug into our pockets. In our small way, we were doing our bit to help Uncle Sam win this war. But September 21 won't mark the end of the sales, for pa- triotic students will keep on buying stamps and bonds. An average of about $25 worth of stamps has been sold each week in our library. High School of Commerce September, 1942 Greetings to Everyone! Always in our memory, we associ- ate the open door of Commerce with our friendly principal, Mr. S. 0. S. Every weekday, including Saturday, finds him earnestly pondering over school problems. September 9 Opening day at last! Into Com- merce strolled five hundred of us Seniors. Everyone was just tingling with excite- ment ! At last it was our turn to look down on those poor. September 24 On our way out of school, this afternoon, v;e noticed Mr. Jackson presiding over one of his frequent meet- ings. He was smiling as usual. Time and time again, Bob has cheered some down- cast student or teacher by his quick smile. Keeping up the morale of the school must be a hobby of his! o© AM. F.nt Day of School

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EVELYN ROSE ARTICLI 120 Maynard Street Evie's luminous, dark eyes and studious manners do not suggest the energy with which she has fulfilled her duties as G. 0. Homeroom Agent, and as a member of the Christmas Assembly, the Banquet, and the Promenade Committees. Commerce , too, will certainly miss its former Business Manager and Copy Editor. Evie's after school energy often was concentrated upon roller skating. DOROTHY ASKINAS 67 Fort Pleasant Avenue Although Dinky has spent much of her time worrying about teachers, studies, and clothes, she has, nevertheless, cheerfully served as a Bulletin Board copy reader, Home Management Librarian, and a sympathetic First Aider. It is rumored that Dorothy's sing- ing voice, which we enjoyed in the Christmas assemblies, challenges that of Dorothy Lamour. DORIS ELIZABETH BAILEY 38 Calhoun Street Bubbling over with Irish enthusiasm and glee, Dot, as a stenographer, will probably drive her employer mad with mirth— and get a raise for it! The Glee Club, the Caduceus Editorial Committee, and the Guest Committee for the Promenade have served as outlets for her overflowing spirits. ALVERA MARY BARBIERI 154 Hancock Street Almost every morning A1 might have been seen dashing into Commerce just two minutes before the bell rang. This speed was due, no doubt, to her training as a Squad Leader, or perhaps to her desire to keep in trim for Class Basketball. As a Banquet Usher, however, A1 was sedately poised. ROSALINA CHRISTINE BENIGNI 45 Rutledge Avenue ALICE LOUISE BENJAMIN 37 Ralph Street Petite Benjy may be our District Attorney in 1957; her secret ambition is to become a lawyer. Who says that a high goal is not half the battle won? Alice, an ardent reader, has served on the Student Library Service. Her social interests have included the Senior Executive Committee and the Banquet Committees. RHODA MAY BENNETT 9 Bergen Court Men, as workers, may soon be a rarity, but Rhoda is ready for that emergency; she aspires to become a barber. In Modern Dance Group, she has learned the art of grace, which she hopes to display when she officiates in the hair-cut and shave acts. Rhoda has learned the required perseverance when working overtime on Caduceus . CLEMENTINE Y. BIANCHI 180 Dunmoreland Street Oh dear, how am I ever going to get all of these Commerce papers around to the home rooms by 2:30? This lament often came from Clem, the Assistant Circulating Manager of Commerce. Vivacious Clem, an honor pupil, also has been an usher, in Nisimaha, and a member of the Banquet Committee. SESQ Tall, dark, well-dressed Rosalina has served Commerce as an usher for Pinafore , and as a member of both the Student Library Service and the Promenade Committee. But Commerce, too, has served Rosalina! A Style Show sponsored by our school revealed that Rosalina would do well to continue modeling—not for Miss Scott, but for John Powers.