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

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 yir'a- ■ Prv Mmru, 2e. £ct 6%4 9 1. GuUtOsKU , cuAtec, , v 2WcU.V «'x-'Otottg JANE ELLEN WOODCOCK 67 Dawes Street With Florence Nightingale as inspiration, Jane is choosing the sane occupation. She has kept herself in good physical trim on the Soccer and Volley teams and by working on the Lunch Room Squad. As side lines, Jane has been a member of the Student Library Serv- ice and Homeroom Agent for Caduceus . DONALD EVERETT YVON 39 Rochelle Street Commerce's triple-threat, Don, noted for his outstanding playing of football, basketball, and baseball, was Captain of all three teams. This sports writer on the Commerce staff also par- ticipated in class basketball and track. Less energetic activities included the Homeroom Vice-Presidency and the Boys' Patrol mem- bership. His final appearance was made in Court Trial of the G. 0 . MARIE MARCELLA ZARLENGO 396 Walnut Street «Jb ’7 Z.C7o i ( - tX£ Fun-loving Marie has enjoyed her participation in the XA Class Social, the Freshman Reception, and the School Assemblies. Her participation in the Music Festival and Pinafore have revealed her love of music. This flare for music should aid her when in 1962 she replaces Oscar Levant on Information Please . ALBERT SALVATORE LaRAGIONE 412 Armory Street The fact that Al, the cheerleader, was replaced by the ever-advancing girls of Commerce, has not overshadowed his jovial, busy record as a member of the Hi-Y, the Advertising Committee for Pinafore , Class Basketball team, and the Boys' Patrol. He also has been a G. 0. Agent, Captain of the Bowling team, and Circula- tion Manager for the Commerce Bulletin Staff. WILFRED CHARLES ALBERT 7 Noble Street Idleness is the root of all evil is a proverb which the Detention King. Wilfred, must be constantly turning over in his mind. However, strange though it may seem. Willy managed to stay out of the detention room long enough to win a C for golf. BEATRICE LOUISE BARKER 21 Burlington Street Beaty's pet hate has been English; yet her present occupa- tion is writing letters. She might become the Dorothy Dix of 19501 Beatrice often has worked off her sentimental moods by balancing accounts as a G. 0. Agent, by a good swift game of basketball, or by some extra high Jumps when a Squad Leader. JEAN MARIE NORMANDIE 2147 Main Street Jean is another of those girls with the gift of poise. No matter what happens, she always remains calm and collected. Her self-control, as well as her experience as a Squad Leader, probably will make her one of our best women Air Raid Wardens. PETER WILLIAM HOONTIS 529 Union Street Because friendly Pete is strictly a sportsman, his major interests while attending Commerce have been the Soccer, Baseball, and Class Basketball teams. However, he seemed not only sports- conscious but socially-minded as well when he served as an Usher for the G. 0. Dance and the June Promenade. WILBUR JOHN JENKINS 4 Springfield Street, Wilbraham Wilbur's great love for cats and dogs has been a decided factor in his fervent desire for a career in veterinary surgery. Hard-working Will's enjoyment of good poetry may lend him relaxa- tion after a day of humanitarian service at his animal hospital. C

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tci YAX'X , 2« 1 Utu a , JAUnr M4s . cfeWls tuxy. 77Hf ii« yyqJiOviiufSl , B k HmvoX THERESA MARIE VIENT 299 Belmont Avenue Theresa’s Vim and Vigor are sure to spell Victory for her future, as they did for her school life during her active partici- pation in the Nisimaha, the Student Library, and in the XIIA Executive Committee. LORRAINE THERESA VIGNEAULT 39 Wilton Street An abundance of good humor characterizes Lorraine, who has served in the Freshman Reception, as an usher for Pinafore, on the XIA Social and the XIIA Executive Committees, and as Chair- man of the Cap and Gown Committee. She has also shown her interest in many Glee Club performances, and as a member of the Le Foyer and Interschool Nisimaha Clubs. PAULINE WINIFRED VOLENEC 59 Clarence Street Pauline is the lass who always has dashed to class just one minute before the bell rang. But has she, as a Girls’ Patrol member, served in the Freshman Reception, as an usher for Pinafore , doted on asking other offenders for passes! DOROTHY LOUISE WALLACE 30 Salem Street Dot, the perfect friend, is well liked by everyone. In spite of her outside work, she still has had time to serve on the Freshman Reception Committee and as a member of the Radio Workshop. Her classes have never been neglected, either I ROBERT WARREN 190 Hickory Street Although Bob, a wavy-haired blond, has worked as a night clerk at the Hotel Kimball, he has shown his school spirit by writing clever editorials for Commerce . He has been a member of the Hi-Y, Boys’ Patrol, and the G. 0. Agents. When he was Assistant Manager of the Basketball team, a member of the Class Basketball Squad, and acting in G. 0. on Trial , Bob proved himself to be an all-around fellow. SIDNEY JAMES WAY 131 Parkside Street Wiggs, an active sports advocate, has played baseball, football, and hockey. The Boys’ Patrol, President of his home- room. girls, roller skating, singing in the A Capella Choir, and writing sports articles for Commerce have utilized his surplus energy. HENRIETTA LAURETTA WIESEL 33 Palm Street Henrietta, the Commerce Jack-of-all-trades when at the print shop, has shown real musical ability in the Girls’ Glee Club and the Orchestra. As a member of the XA. XIB, and XIA. XIIB social committees, she also has proved her interest in social life. ROBERT OTIS WIMBERLY 68 Rifle Street Robert, alias Bob. alias Wimpy, an enthusiastic sportsman, has played baseball, basketball, hockey, football, and has taken part in track. In spite of all these activities, Wimpy still has found time to be Homeroom Vice-President. Outside of school. Wimpy’s hobby is hot music.

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[ January 14, 1943 Dear History Lovers, diti Of. .. Alru Kcwmi. Otorff CalUhjn, Juu, Unity It was Leap Year, 1940. In one of the large high schools of Spring- field—Commerce to be exact—a belea- guered bunch of freshmen entered the building. A shout of glee went up from a pack of seniors that closely guarded all entrances. Our class was green and naive, probably more so than other freshmen classes. Every- where was a note of gaiety and fri- volity. Who wanted to be serious? Not we I On April 26, 1940, we held our first social. The girls were shy, and the boys were shier, though boastful. When a few hardy radicals did venture out on the dance floor, their feet behaved like dead weights, and many a sore foot was bathed in hot water that night before going to bed. Freshie Day soon came; the Sen- iors went to town that day. They made the girls wear short dresses, carry dolls, and bring lolly-pcps for all the teachers. All in all, it was a hectic day, one we'll long remember. October 30, 1940, brought us a sur- prise; President Roosevelt visited our city. The entire school went out to see our leader pass in review. In September of that year we helped Com- merce celebrate its 25th anniversary. By then our class had begun its own moment of history. On November 28 of that year, we attended the annual G. 0. Dance held in the Springfield Municipal Auditorium. In fact, all through that first year, our class had experienced one series of leaps after another, typical of that 1940 29] Leap Year in which we had entered Commerce. With the coming of 1941, we be- came Juniors. No longer did we feel ill at ease. Our class had been or- ganized under the leadership of Miss Scott, Miss Colby, and Mr. Shipway. In January, we elected class officers for the first time; Harold Coleman, George Callahan, and Francis Paulsen. Now we felt definitely as a part of our school. But with these changes in us had also come changes in the world. War had been declared between France, England, and Germany. Al- though we were stirred by patriotic speeches and themes, we weren't really conscious of the real meaning of war; we were still gay and care- free. True we had adopted some war orphans in December, 1940; but the war with all its tragedies was still fantasies to us. On November 28, we attended another social, the Harvest Swing, and were jubilant over the fact that we could now keep time to the music as we shuffled around the dance floor. As the pages of the calendar dropped off, December rolled around. We heard that Japan had sent two peace envoys to the White House to discuss our growing crisis with the Land of the Rising Sun. We paid little attention to this as we read of it in the daily papers, but calmly turned to the funny pages. THEN IT HAPPENED—the event to change the en- tire course of world history and of our lives! On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. Simul- taneously Germany and Italy declared war on the United States. We were in it now. Some of our friends had al- ready registered for Selective Serv- ice, and the thought of war and all of its realities had been punched home by Japan's stab in the back. At once we had air-raid drills and began the great scrap drives. But as the country got back on its feet and as- sumed a war basis, we sank back and relaxed again. We went calmly on in our own little world—minding our own business. C-—