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

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Senter Sparkplugs How many have heard Mr. Smith earnestly exhort his Commerce family with this philosophy, “You get out of life only what you are willing to put into it’? Yearly his doctrine has been proved by many pupils in the school, especially by the seniors often termed Key Students, those boys and girls who hold important offices in the senior class and participate in the major activities of the school. For instance, live-wire Madeline Brennan, Student Coun- cil President and Senior Lieutenant of the Girls’ Patrol, has aided these groups in their important work; in return, she has won self-control and leadership. As Club Co-Editor on Caduceus, she has helped to produce the yearbook, and has acquired, in consequence, not only a greater knowledge of English, but also of co-operation and stability. Also serving his classmates has been Anthony Verducci, Tony, who has given his physi- cal-all in every major sport in which Commerce boys have participated—soccer, basketball, and baseball—has learned the meaning of real sportsmanship. He also has worked conscientiously as Sports Editor on the Caduceus staff, and favorite Commerce athlete. as Captain of the Boys’ Patrol; from these he has gained an understanding of the value of hard work. Florence Fravesi, chairman of the G. O. Auditors, con- scientiously has aided Mr. Walker with his numerous records. As News Editor on the Commerce staff, she faith- fully has reported Commerce activities to the student readers. In both positions she has furthered her poise and intelligence. [6 | Commerce (lass Day Ballot for the Seniors Cheerful Elsie Ceravolo, Captain of the Girls’ Patrol, has spent many hours on the routine and extra work called for in her position, and has achieved a real sense of responsi- As Sports Editor on Commerce she has gained experience in journalism and has made many friends in her group. By her cheerleading, she has helped raise the morale of Commerce athletes. President of the Pro Merito, Jean Welch, has contributed her quiet helpfulness in leading the various activities of the club, and has learned’to employ the tact and graciousness As Mr. Melville’s office aid, she has gained secretarial experience that will aid her in the future. bility and initiative. necessary for the position, Editor in Chief and Business Manager of Commerce, Irene Kras, has given her efforts in directing her staff of friends, and has attained valuable qualities of leadership. Harold Alston, as class president, has endeavored to aid his class, and has gained, in return, executive experience in his three years of office. many hours of careful work as Caduceus layout editor have His activeness in sports and his developed in him a responsible sense of co-operation. Editor in Chief of Caduceus, Leanna King, has given her most welcome aid and friendship to her fellow classmates, and through this work has secured the comradeship of a closely knit group. These Key Pupils have proved Mr. Smith’s theory. By freely giving their enthusiasm, work, and time, they have gained not only a feeling of satisfaction and success, but a mental growth and many practical skills as well,

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SENIOR KEY STUDENTS Left to Right: Madeline Brennan, Student Council President; Anthony Verducci, Captain of Boys’ Patrol; Florence Fravesi, Senior Auditor Representative; Elsie Ceravolo, Captain of Girls’ Patrol; Jean Welch, President of Pro Merito; Irene Kras, Editor in Chief of Commerce; Harold Alston, President of Senior Class; and Leanna King, Editor in Chief of Caduceus.