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

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Prologue Among the most frequently used words today are theatre and drama. Conversation, radio, and newspapers refer to the drama of war in theatres all over the globe. Historically, for the first time “ALL the world is a stage. Few people, however, recall how many dramas are being enacted at one and the same time; fewer realize the importance of that daily drama of school life which plays so vital a role in every country. Winning the war, making a lasting peace: even the at- taining of these goals will be value- less if the future citizens are not fully prepared to undertake the manage- ment, socially, politically, and eco- nomically, of the Drama of Tomor- row. We shall give you, therefore, in this issue of Caduceus, a glimpse of the scenes — tragedy and comedy — staged in a typical American school, the Theatre of Commerce, in Spring: field, Massachusetts. [6]

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CQ Jrbute A Citation of Honor, which was posthumously awarded to James Paounoff, bore the following inscription, signed by General H. H. Arnold, Commander of the United States Army Air Forces. This beautiful tribute applies to all our boys: “They lived to bear their country’s arms; they died to save its honor. They were soldiers and they knew a soldier’s duty. Their sacrifice will help to keep aglow the flaming torch that lights our lives . . . that millions yet unborn may know the priceless joy of liberty. And we who pay them homage, and revere their memory, in solemn pride rededicate ourselves to a complete fulfillment of the task for which they so gallant- ly have placed their lives upon the altar of man’s freedom.” Francis R. Hogan Francis R. Hogan enlisted in the Navy on May 2, 1939. He was trained in Newport, R. I., and was transferred from there to the Rubin James. On October 31, 1941, the Rubin James, which had turned back to help an oil tanker in dis- tress, was sunk. It was the first ship to be sunk in World War II. James Constantine Paounoff James Constantine Paounoff enlisted in the Army Air Corps on November 29, 1939. Rapidly he was advanced to Specialist First Class because of his commercial training. A take-off accident in India, the night of April 2, 1942, caused the death of the entire crew. James was awarded the Purple Heart and a citation of honor. George J. MacDonald Petty Officer George J. MacDonald, Jr. entered the Navy on September 4, 1942. Later he was assigned to Wentworth Institute, where he was an instructor in fuel injection opera- tion; then to the Naval Air Base in Greenland. He left on New Year’s Day, 1943, for his overseas assignment. It was while en route to his new duties that the transport was sunk. Carl Shellman Staff Sergeant Carl Shellman entered the service on May 6, 1942. He was stationed at Miami, Florida, and at various air fields all over the country. In England, Carl accomplished several missions, for which he was awarded an air medal, citations of honor, and the Purple Heart. Carl was killed on March 31, 1943, on his return from a raid in the fog. Paul L. O’Brien Tech. Sgt. Paul L. O’Brien, who has been missing in action since his participation in a raid over Europe on May 13, 1943, entered the service on December 26, 1941. He was a radio engineer and gunner in a flying fortress. After having par- ticipated in several air raids over German-occupied Europe, he was officially commended, and received an oak leaf cluster for his display of bravery in service. Leo Zanetti Private Leo Zanetti entered the service in April, 1943. He was first stationed at Fort Devens; then at Fort Croft. He was in the Infantry, and won a medal for rifle marksmanship. On July 18, 1943, Leo Zanetti was drowned while stationed at camp. Leo had intended to make the army his career. Roy L. Bently Private Roy L. Bently, Jr. died November 25, 1943, at an army hospital in England after being overseas about two weeks. At Fort McClellan, Roy had been a platoon in- structor in marksmanship. From there he had been trans- ferred to Fort Meade, and then to a port of embarkation. Roy, who had anticipated a radio career, had been guest an- nouncer several times at Fort McClellan. Leo Edward Dunn Leo Edward Dunn, Pharmacist’s Mate, (1c), enlisted in the U. S. Navy Reserves in August, 1942. He received his training at Newport, Rhode Island, and Norfolk, Virginia. On February 20, 1944, Leo was killed while in performance of his duties in the Mediterranean War Area. He was award- ed the Purple Heart. DEDICATION A flag in honor of High School of Commerce boys who died fy service was presented to the school by the Student Council on Friday, May 28, 1943. Following the presenta- tion, Lieutenant Lester P. White addressed the pupius. He told them that battles really are won in the class room, for it is there the man is made, and it is there that the country gets the American spirit such as that displayed by our own Com- merce boys. Theresa Cummings of the Student Council; Stanley O. Smith, Principal of High School of Commerce; and Lieutenant Lester P. White, Memorial Day speaker Reardon

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