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

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GIRLS’ APPARATUS From exercises on the various pieces of apparatus, every girl gains co-ordination and flexibility, as well as the satisfaction derived from per- forming numerous feats. Shirley Russell (pictured at the right) sums up the achievements of some of the girls photographed: “Over on the mats, Nancy Kingsbury and Rosemarie Minicucchi try desperately to balance on their heads. After much toppling, they succeed. Ambitious Jean Kirk struggles to get her long, slender legs over the horse. A bit of instruction from amused Miss Hollister; then Jean makes the grade. During this time, Mariann Flora attempts again and again to hurdle the box. She, too, at last makes up her mind not to fail once more; over she goes! Unobserved by the other engrossed girls, Jean Cote successfully capsizes her graceful body on the rings. She is given a pleasant smile by Mrs. Facey, who assists girls as they show their ability. ‘Even though the girls at first endure many aches and pains after this exhausting class, they soon realize that apparatus is very enjoyable — Shivies Bea hoth as an exercise, and as an ego inflator.” BASKETBALL Basketball is another popular after-school sport. Claire Murray, a forward on the Red team, tells her reaction to this game: “Basketball is strenuous work, but the atmosphere is happy and every one seems willing to learn. At least they ask a lot of questions pertaining to the subject! At first the information goes in one ear and out the other, but after awhile something clicks; then they understand.” BOWLING During the winter months the Commerce girls eagerly anticipated their weekly bowling meets, held in the Paradise Alleys under the supervision of Miss Robert. Through the following com- ments, Pat Maroney reveals the sport of these groups: “Because of their great enthusiasm, the team members were co-operative and helpful. If the score board was left empty by a player, another willing person immediately filled her place. After-school bowling was, indeed, a welcome form of relaxation, and a relief from the tedium 7” of school classes. LEFT—An exciting moment in basketball practice. [ 26 }

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Ls —— us — — 8 — | | UPPER RIGHT—Art class members working on scenery LOWER LEFT—Miss Marsden’s art class. Practical Art REAL ART APPRECIATED Another popular class in Commerce is Art. This comparatively small but enthusiastic group emerges from the course with a genuine appreciation of proportion and color harmony. Under the skillful guidance of the Misses Marsden, proud pupils often exhibit their masterpieces in a special library or hall display. These exhibitions permit Commerce students to view the products of their talented friends. Much enthusiasm was shown in February over the array of gaily-colored valentines used to advertise the Freshman- Junior Valentine Swing. In every corner of the building was tucked a huge, frilly valentine, the most imposing of which adorned Mr. Smith’s door. Surely no king ever received a more gorgeous tribute! The art classes particularly enjoy the occasions when they can work on a problem for practical use. This year their skill is evident in the colorful posters made for National Safety, Health, and Education weeks. Another outstanding contribution to school life, as well as a joy to the group, is the making of scenery for the annual Music Festival, the Hi-Y play, and for various other assembly programs (pictured above, at right). Some art class members also lend their support to the final perfection of the yearbook, for every year Miss Marsden has chosen her ablest students to draw the Caduceus section pages. Among the m any skilled artists whose work has been on display are Jacqueline Horner and Mae Sundquist. The name of Frieda Katsou- nakis also is associated by every Commerce student with some unusu- ally attractive poster or bulletin-board display. Margaret Hennessy, too, merits recognition for her able work; she hopes some day to attend Pratt Institute. Hilda Ostrowski particularly excels in watercolors. Edna Tutas, Caduceus Art Editor, has been outstanding in her pa- tience and skill in executing artistic layouts. Art Class, Seventh Period Miss Edith Marsden, teacher

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Boys’ Typical Apparatus Class. Mr. Wulff, teacher BOYS’ APPARATUS The mere mention of apparatus recalls painful memories of sore muscles to most Commerce boys. However, these fellows also remember that the final mastering of the diversified calisthenics produces a marvelous co-ordination of the voluntary body muscles. With this co-ordination comes the unique capability of reacting instantaneously to those situations requiring the co-operation of both mind and body. A few of the more enthusiastic boys who have shown skill in apparatus work are Casimir Krol, Tom Oswald, Lindy Serra, Bob Webster, Willie Robinson, Norbert Woods, Harold Murphy, and Richard Thompson. Upon the completion of this course, the boys agree that apparatus work has r SOCCER, BASKETBALL, AND BASEBALL Although soccer, basketball, and baseball are distinctly different games, they possess one similarity — the need for real teamwork. On the soccer team, under Coach Wulff, Lindy Serra, Captain, was outstanding for both teamwork and playing ability. Runners-up, according to the boys’ own frank opinions, were Vic Frisby and Arthur Waterhouse. Teamwork is the one very real essential of basketball. That all the boys realized this was proved by their sincere appreciation of the outstanding spirit of co-operation shown throughout the season by Leo Chenevert. It is baseball, however, that usually arouses the greatest amount of enthusiasm among the boys. Since this season had just opened when Caduceus went to press, Mr. Kodis could state only that the battery of two veterans, Leo Chenevert as pitcher and Lindy Serra as catcher, promised the team a good basis for develop: ment. Mr. Kodis declares that the co-ordination acquired through participation in these sports has a definite carry-over value, because it can be used in later life. RIGHT—Basketball and Soccor Games. [ 27 ]