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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1952 volume:

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CONTENTS Dédicahlorimee et teste .c cts Wie Rea ae nee, Umer mee ay 4 Ha Gul (yarn eeencemenr se Canieno lection sae: 6 RSL SAWON. Gusacdounsse cotter TheaMazetiree nie eee eae: 12 Three Year Honors...Keyhole Discoveries .................. ae. JUNO Teen en. Carde Utick sane. seen ements 40 Firesliiia nee eee cee ne What’s Wrong with the Picture? 50 Featuress owe Memonye Lestsgre seers trees 58 Clu bsaeeernercness 0 oct. Rebustecstver. erent 66 DOs mo pOrismeme etter. Sportsmanten euCkeemeeee et. oe 84 Cirle DOLLS pee st ecceee The Anagram Garden ................ 92 Advertisements ............ Dont Guessum reine cetera 98 Alito gra plist cere eater ce er cane eet teens ena 100 eee a LIRG A. IBpig, . MARY - mea NAL THE HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE Springfield, Mass. me = (ADUGLUS Volume 27, 1952 14] Dedicated to MR. SMITH, Our Principal We'll remember you in many ways — When brisk September with its glow arrives, We'll see you, eager for the coming days, Inspiring equal zest in our young lives. Then we'll remember you in earnest talk, Integrity and honor holding high, Untiring vigor showing in your walk, Uncompromising justice in your eye. And we'll remember how you understood, Listening to our troubles when they came; And helped us sort the evil from the good, To look ahead and struggle toward our aim. These things we’ll cherish, keep them yet; Though life may change, we'll not forget. Faculty THE NEW DEAL Reversing the traditional method of teachers’ interrogating studenis, the Caduceus editors decided to test their faculty by posing a few personal quesiions. Before read- ing their replies, can you guess the answers ? [6] Office Staff LEFT TO RIGHT, SITTING—Mrs. Adolphus N. King, Miss Alice F. Danforth Smith, Mr. Russell L. Williams. STANDING—Miss Dorothy M. Murphy, Mr. S. O. Prologue IN APPRECIATION For nineteen years, Mr. Stanley O. Smith, a model of efliciency, has been the motivating force in his Commerce family. That he has been the father-like guide of pro- gressive students undoubtedly can be proved. Many former Commerce men and women have aitained their respected positions in business and civic affairs because of his sage advice. Although he has always stressed the importance of hard work, he also has realized the value of relaxation. Consequently, he has encouraged partici- pation in many recreational activities, such as sports, clubs, and dances. OUR OFFICE Our office staff, Recording Angels of the High School of Commerce, meticulously write in big books not only a ll our grades, but, alas, also our tardy and absence records. They are, however, Cheerful Givers of Infor- mation to all inquiries. Always the office staff and principals have reflected the “Open Door Policy’, advo- caied in 1915 by the founder of the school, Mr. Carlos B. Ellis. Behind those doors, two Very Important Per- sons, Principal Smith and Assistant Principal Williams, render countless services willingly and excellently; hence, they usually are afforded obedience and respect. Questions Ahead! et Faculty STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT—Mr. Oswald, Mr. Miller, Mr. Wilder, Mr. Walker, Mr. Melville, Miss Rankin... SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT —Miss White, Miss Scott, Miss Hunt, Miss Flynn, Miss Walker, Miss McCleary, Miss Nelligan, Miss Dickerman, Miss Smith. CAN TEACHERS RELAX? Mr. Smith, in the center of the group, listened with r p q ay interest to an account of the poverty-stricken condition t apiains and senior lieutenants who ; ; page er eae es of Spain, as told by Miss Dowd, recently returned from checked programs in the main office on September fourth ee Bet tots é' that country. Beyond them, Mr. Walker scuffed over to fully realize how noisily jovial their faculty can be when . i sk tl why any students had caught out of context. Assembled for their first meeting the Patrol officers to ask them why any of the school year, the teachers’ greetings, hand clasp- been so anxious to return to school a day a wee ing, and laughter filled the formidable office that is so asked whether he had enjoyed his vacation, his mirth- dreaded by many Commerce boys and girls. fully stammered reply, “Obhh - - - yes!” brought a fresh Minglimecith the crowd (Viel one erence nt outburst of laughter from the group. In the distance fo) (o) r) 7 . O68 ; } sa : ould be heard Mr. Miller, explaining how he had been Dobbs’ very attractive visiting niece. Soon appeared Mr. i a : ae ig i ing ummer because Wilder, proudly sporting a new pair of eye goggles; he forced to dig up his cellar during the s smiled and nodded to acquaintances as of old. And who of an intrusive tree root. could be that excited small girl near the window? The Standing in the center of this confusion, the new art usually self-controlled Miss Lynch actually was jump- teacher, Mrs. Herter, obviously tried to suppress a look ing up and down before Mr. Williams and Miss Dan- of surprise. Could her expression have been caused by forth, as she shouted, “I’ve got algebra! I have to teach the clamor made by these new fellow-workers? Inde- algebra!” fatigable Mr. Rumpal, in sharp contrast to the others, Shortly after that, in strolled James-Retirement- appeared to be the only teacher accomplishing any real Clancey, all ablaze in sport shirt and don’t-you-envy-me work. Even he, however, interrupted his instructions to smile. Apparently, he had not been able to abstain from his old fort. Again the the door opened, this time to admit Miss Rankin. Looking much refreshed from a the Patrol officers long enough for jovial greetings to his faculty comrades. What later transpired behind closed doors at the lazy summer of entire idleness, she skipped gaily from faculty meeting could only be guessed by the Patrol one group of noise-makers to the next. Might she, even members. Perhaps friendly Miss Dickerman, aware, as so early in the year, have been collecting bits of data were the others, of the busy year ahead, may have for the 1952 Caduceus? Nearby, Miss Flynn charmingly whispered her favorite “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and greeted her friends by an inquiry concerning the health tomorrow creeps in this petty pace from day to day.” of all relatives — known or unknown to her. Every sub- The patrol members, however, busily working on post ject except school seemed to be touched by the holiday- assignments, hoped that for at least one more day the minded faculty that day. festive teachers were remaining — out of context. [8] Commerce Faculty STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT—Mr. Jones, Mr. Collins, Mr. Smith, Mr. Nickerson, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Stone . . . FIRST TABLE—CLOCKWISE —Miss Dobbs, Miss Lynch, Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs. Young, Miss Jenks, Miss Roberts, Miss MacNally, Miss Schlosstein, Mrs. Snyder, Miss Marsden - SECOND TABLE—CLOCKWISE—Miss Hyde, Mrs. Davis, Miss Connell, Miss Briggs, Miss Perkins, Miss Anderson, Mr. Shipway, Miss Dowd, Mrs. Moriarty, Miss Conway. DO TEACHERS READ COMICS? Miss Dickerman prefers Hazel’s rugged individual- ism, because “she is so relaxed and natural; completely Now it can be told! Our erudite faculty resorts to lacking in awe for anyone.” Without any complex rea- the comic section for a refreshing diversion from their son, Mr. Oswald chose “Buffalo Bill”; it was the first customarily intellectual toil! Did you know, for in- comic strip that came to his mind. Fearless Miss Per. stance, that mild, kindly Mr. Wilder a nticipates the sus- kins is fond of “that timid soul, Casper Milk toast, be- pense of “Dick Tracy”? That he stated, “The odd cause of the psychology behind him.” Agreeable Mr. names, such as M. T. (Emty), are characteristic of cer- Stone and discerning Miss Scott prefer “Gasoline Al- tain associates’? (He can’t mean our faculty!) In con- ley”. Said the former, “It’s not so exaggerated, but sort trast, “L'il Abner” is read by Mr. Shipway, because of of human.” Despite the student impression that she the hillbilly’s “extreme deviation from the convention- reads only the most scholarly literature, Miss Briggs al”, whereas maestro Nickerson’s preference for “Li thoroughly enjoys the comics: “I like those that show Abner” is explained by its being the “only comic comic congeniality, such as ‘Gasoline Alley’. They teach strip!” Because he suggests “an exaggerated form of a wholesome ways of living, and yet are funny.” very lifelike conceit”, Mrs. Davis selects Major Hoople. Equally as realistic, according to gentle Miss Nelli- His antithesis, “Henry”, is preferred by ingenious Miss gan, is Bonny Braids of “Dick Tracy” fame: “I feel Maurer: “The dear little bald fellow is so resourceful ; protective toward helpless children,” she explains. he’s not apathetic; he has ideas!” Partial to this same “Dixie Dugan”, a childhood favorite of Miss Conway, comic, both Miss Phelps and Miss Hyde enjoy him, for still evokes her affection, for “Dixie is like girls of to- “he never says a word.” day.” Unlike modern youth, however, is “Nancy”, Loquacious “Blondie” is favored by vivacious Mrs. favored by Miss Connell and Miss NacNally; the former Moriarty, simply because “It’s funny”; and by Miss chuckles over “the clever drawings and witty dialogues” Hunt and Miss Walker, as, “The subject of this strip is of Ernie Bushmiller. Our nurse enjoys the “clever ani- in common with experiences in one’s own life.” Snuffy mation of impish Nancy, as she is cheerful, not depress- Smith, and especiall y Aunt Lowizy, are enjoyed by ing’. Miss Anderson and Miss Roberts are avowed com- whimsical Mrs. Bartlett: “Their expressions are so life- ic-haters; whereas Miss Schlosstein and Miss White pre- like and very much like some acquaintances.” Equally fer cartoons. Possibly the most original explanation was as realistic is Mr. Taylor, who finds “Bringing Up voiced by Miss Smith, “I’ve never had time to find out Father” reminiscent of home life.” Miss Dowd thinks my favorite.” Interesting and surprising, these revela- “Donald Duck” and “Dagwood” pleasurable because tions; yet how human our faculty can be — out of they. also, give a different twist to family situations. school hours! [9] Are Teachers Human? TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT—RELAXATION, Mr. Serafino, Mr. Wil- liams, and Sitters ... STANDING ROOM ONLY .. . THE BREAD LINE, led by Miss Rankin and Miss Schlosstein. CENTER CURVE, TOP TO BOTTOM—INTELLECTUAL SYCOPHANTS, Mr. Nickerson and Mr. Clancey . . . MUNCH- ERS... BIB-ARTIST, Miss McCleary; HOST, Mr. Williams . . . Mr. People-Are-Funny Smith, Miss Jenks, and Miss Nelligan. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT—THE STARTING LINE—Mrs. Hostess Williams and Miss Schlosstein . . . THE MELTING POT, Roy Williams, Mr. Rumpal, Mr. Shipway, and Mr. Taylor ... GRAND FINALE. Miss Murphy. Miss MacNally, Miss Hunt, Miss Walker, and THE BACKWARD TRIO. ANY ANSWERS? Fortunately for the faculty, no spying eyes of interested students glimpsed the bibbed, carefree old- sters who gathered at Mr. Wil- liams’ atiractive home for their annual outing on September 12. How did they react to their re- lease from the schoolroom rou- tine? Only the teachers themselves could answer that — and their sole reply has been a smiling, “No comment!” Y H Faculty (Above) 3ACKGROUND— Mrs. Davis, Miss Jean St. Amand, Miss Nelligan, Miss White, Miss Scott, Miss Connell, Mr. Jones, Mr. Serafino, Jr., Miss Murphy, Mrs. Evans, Miss Conway ... FOREGROUND— Mr. Walker, Miss Arox Charkoudian, Mr. Mil- ler, Mrs. Moriarty, Miss McCleary, Miss Bulkely, Mr. Stone, Miss Walk- er, Miss Jenks, Young, Miss Miss Flynn. The Faculty at Lunch BACKGROUND, LEFT TO RIGHT—Mrs. King, Mr. Oswald, Mr. Nickerson, Miss Schlosstein, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Melville, Coll Miss Danforth, Mrs. Hammerloff, Mrs. Bartlett, Mr. ins, Mr. Wilder, Miss Perkins, Mr. Rumpal ... FORE- GROUND — Miss Anderson, Miss Roberts, Miss Dowd, Miss Hunt, Miss MacNally, Miss Phelps, Miss Rankin, Miss Hyde, Miss Dobbs, Mr. Shipway. WHAT’S IN A NAME? Much interest was evoked by an article, “Misleading Names”, included in the 1951 edition of Caduceus. In consequence, the present editors questioned some of the faculty concerning their personal reactions to these names. First interviewed were those teachers who pos- sess bafiling initials. Upon inquiry, co-operative Mr. G. Donald Melville, placement director, discussed the my- stery of the letter G: “My first name is a very important family secret. Do you know what J. Calvin Coolidge’s first name is? You don’t! So you don't need to know mine!”. . . Miss H. Elizabeth Phelps then was interro- gated. She very graciously revealed, “I was born in the South where they called all their children by two names; thus, the H for Helen in Helen Elizabeth. There is no special reason why | don’t use my first name.” Lunch Department Mrs. L. Lambert, Miss M. Watson, Mrs. B. Schiavina, Mrs. G. Ellis, Mrs. GCG. Avonti, Mrs. G. Deyo. EL] Next to be questioned were those teachers boasting unique first names. Human and humorous Miss Alberta McCleary declared laughingly, “I think mine is pathetic. | just got stuck with it, and there’s not much | can do about it.”.... In like manner, Mr. Rumpal exclaimed, “T think Bruno is awful! 2 I wouldn’t recommend it for a dog.”. .. . Similarly unappreciative was Mr. Guy D. Miller: “I don’t like it because of the slang.” Witty Mr. Tom Collins’ retort concerning his sug- gestive name evoked a chuckle: “I wasn’t named after a drink; the drink was named after me. There has been a Tom in every generation of Collins as far back as Cornwall’s time; the drink, I believe, was named after his day.” Thus ended the mystery concerning the atti- tude of the faculty toward the names given them by unthinking parents. 4 4 4 a 4 i Smith, anh i Ne yl lin i UNCERTAINTY The cherished dreams of seniors often are changed by the tangled maze of life which leads them to unexpected destinations. If uncertainty prevails, here’s a plan that never fails: Choose a path and follow through; see what lies ahead for you. [12] The Third Flight (Senior Class Leaders) BOTTOM TO TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT—Adviser, Miss Nelligan; Senior Vice-President, Harlean Stoddard; Senior President, Roger Bradley; Adviser, Miss Connell; Senior Secretary, June King; Junior President, Charles Baird; Freshman President, Anthony Albano; Class History, Elaine Ku- rowski; Class Prophecy, Harry Cookas; Prom. Committee, Constance Taylor; Class Ballot, Joanne Wilcox; Class Song, Dolores Joseph; Banquet Committee, Shirley Watson; Class Will, Murton Brown. [ 13 | [14] ANTHONY THOMAS ALBANO Tony 83 Johnson Street (8) Commerce, News Reporter; Class President (Freshman) ; Hi-Y, Secretary; Soccer, (Freshman); Hi-Y play (Freshman, Junior); Class Day; G. O. Assembly (Senior) ; Mixed Chorus B ookkeeping NANCY ELIZABETH ALBERT Nan 9 Glendell Terrace (8) Commerce, Alumni Editor; Pro Merito (Senior) ; Girls’ Patrol; G. A. A. Board; G. O. Accountant; Student Library Service; Sports: Outing Club, Squad Leader, Basketball (Captain), Volleyball, Tennis (Manager), Bowling (Manager), Softball; Committees Bookkeeping and Stenographic JUNE ELIZABETH ALBRECHT Junie Allen Street, Hampden Pro Merito (Junior) ; Patrol (Freshman, Junior, Senior) ; G. O. Accountant; Education Week Speakers (Junior) Bookkeeping GLORIA LAURA ALLEGREZZA Glo 407 Armory Street (4) United Nations Assembly; Student Library Service (Freshman, Junior, Senior); Class History Committee; School Store Aid, Manager (Senior) Bookkeeping ROSE JULIA AMATO Roe 348 Armory Street (4) Glee Club (Senior) ; Mixed Chorus (Senior) Clerical MARY ANAST Mary 50 Dresden Street (9) Drama Club (Junior); Sports: Bowling, Tennis (Numerals), Life Saving (Letter); Library Assistant (Junior) Clerical VIRGINIA LEE ANDREWS Ginny 97 Dana Street (7) Sports: Volleyball (Letter), Physical Education Demonstration ; Tuberculosis Association Volunteer, Chairman (Senior) Stenographic MARIE LUCILLE AVATO 69 Marshall Street (9) Sports: Bowling, Volleyball, Softball, Swimming, Squad Leader (Numerals) ; Physcial Education Demonstration (Junior) Clerical DOROTHY MARIE BABBITT Dottie 96 Glenwood Street (9) Roller Skating (Numeral) Bookkeeping CAROLE ANN BABINEAU Punchy Lake Shore Drive, North Wilbraham Music: Glee Club (Freshman, Junior) ; Mixed Chorus (Senior) Clerical ROSANNE BABINEAU 1004 Berkshire Avenue (9) Caduceus, Senior Editor; Pro Merito, Vice-President (Fresh- man, Junior, Senior) ; Le Foyer (Senior) ; Assembly Committee (Senior) ; Class Day; Bowling College Preparatory HARRIET JANE BAER 1209 Carew Street (2) Commerce Capers (Junior, Senior); Class Day (Cast) Clerical CHARLES GRAHAM BAIRD Curly 161 Albemarle Street (9) Caduceus, Boys’ Sports Editor; Class President (Junior) ; Vice- president (Freshman); Pro Merito (Senior); Patrol, Senior Lieutenant; G. O. Accountant; Le Foyer; Boys’ State Delegate; Sports: Soccer, Basketball, Baseball; Mixed Chorus; G. O. Agent; Class Day; Hi-Y, President (Senior) College Preparatory and Bookkeeping DOLORES GLORIA BALEGNO Del 344 Stony Hill Road, Wilbraham Pro Merito (Junior, Senior) ; Student Council (Junior, Senior) ; Patrol: G. O. Accountant; Home Room Vice-President (Jun- ior); Kumtux, Treasurer; Sports: Cheerleader, Softball; G. O. Agent (Freshman); Class Day; Education Week Speaker (Junior) Stenographic and Bookkeeping JOAN ANN BASILE 60 Norwood Street (5) Sports: Basketball, Roller Skating, Volleyball (Numerals) Bookkeeping EDITH MARIE BATCHELDER Edie 25 Ionia Street (9) Pro Merito (Junior, Senior); Girls’ Patrol; Music: Orchestra (Junior), Band (Freshman, Junior, Senior), Glee Club, Choir; Volleyball (Numeral); Instrument Class (Junior); Tubercu- losis Association Volunteer (Senior) ; Assemblies Stenographic MURIEL BAVER 33 Calhoun Street (7) Sports: Softball (Numeral), Outing Club (Letter) Bookkeeping MARGARET MILNE BEATTIE Peg 112 Victoria Street (4) Girls’ Patrol (Freshman, Junior, Senior) ; Glee Club (Junior) ; Music Festival (Junior) Clerical MARY ANN BEAUMIER 190 Longhill Street (8) Clerical HELEN RITA BELISLE 234 Page Boulevard (4) Bookkeeping THERESA MAY BENJAMIN Terry 53 Howard Street (5) History Assembly (Junior) ; Tuberculosis Association Volunteer Stenographic and Bookkeeping FLORENCE ROSE BERNINI Flo 18 Wendell Place (5) Music: Glee Club (Freshman ), Mixed Chorus (Junior), Music Festival (Freshman); Nisimaha (Freshman); Kumtux (Sen- ior); Dramatic Club (Senior); Senior Executive Committee; Christmas Assemblies Clerical SHIRLEY JANET BLUMBERG Shirl 259 Commonwealth Avenue (8) Le Foyer (Junior, Senior) ; Student Library Service (Senior) ; Outing Club (Numeral) Bookkeeping MARILYN PAULINE BOHN Boney 119 Carver Street (9) Dramatic Club (Senior); Senior Ballot Committee Clerical LOUIS ANTHONY BONAVITA Red 113 Wilcox Street (5) Baseball (Freshman); Commerce Capers (Freshman, Senior) ; Boys’ Glee Club (Freshman) Clerical JULIE JOSEPHINE BONINI Jul 31 Pasadena Street (8) Dramatic Club, President (Senior); Le Foyer; Home Room President; Student Library Service (Freshman) ; Sports: Bowl- ing (Numeral), Phys. Ed. Demonstration (Junior) ; Commerce Capers, Steering and Billing Committee (Junior) ; Freshman- Junior Social Committee Stenographic JEANNE AGNES BORGATTI 23 Newman Street (5) Office Aid (Junior); Rollerskating (Numeral) Bookkeeping ELIZABETH JANE BOULIA Betty 28 Fisher Avenue, East Longmeadow Music: Glee Club, Choir Clerical ALICE MARY BOULRICE Alie 1243 Berkshire Avenue, Indian Orchard Physical Education Demonstration (Junior): G. O. Assembly (Freshman) Clerical DOLORES MARIE BOUSSY Do 12 Angelo Street (9) Commerce, Art Editor and Around-the-School Reporter; Home Room Reporter (Junior, Senior): Student Library Service (Senior): Senior Hat Committee: Freshman-Junior Social (Freshman); Bowling (Numeral) ; Physical Education Demon- stration (Junior) Stenographic ROSE MARIE BRACKINISKY Chickie 60 Fisk Avenue (7) Physical Education Demonstration (Junior); Squad Leader (Freshman ) Clerical ROGER LEON BRADLEY Rog 461 Belmont Avenue (8) Caduceus, Art Co-Editor; Class President (Senior); Student Council (Senior); Boys’ Patrol; Hi-Y, Chaplain and Plays; Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer; Capers, Cast; Mixed Chorus; G. O. Assembly; Class Day Committee Bookkeeping SONDRA DOLORES BRERETON Sandy 62 Stebbins Street (9) G. O. Agent (Senior) Clerical ELAINE MARIE BRODEUR 137 Johnson Street (8) Girls’ Patrol; Music: Orchestra, Band, Glee Club, Choir, Music Festival; Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Bowling (Num- erals), Life Saving, Outing Club (Letters); Visual Aid; Tu- bereulosis Association Volunteer; Lunch Room Squad; Com- merce Capers Stenographic and Bookkeeping DOROTHY BARBARA BROWN Dottie 1145 Carew Street (4) Clerical MURTON LIONEL BROWN Murt 142 Mooreland Street (4) Boys’ Patrol (Freshman, Junior, Senior); Le Foyer (Junior, Senior); Drama Club; Audio-Visual Aid; Band (Freshman, Junior, Senior) ; Music Festival; Committees: Class Day, Com- merce Capers, Senior Class Will, Senior Executive College Preparatory ROBERT FRANCIS BRUNETTE Bob 51 Chester Street (9) Commerce, Sports; Hi-Y, Vice-President; Boys’ Patrol; Class Day: Commerce Capers (Junior, Senior); Hi-Y Play; Sports: Baseball, Soccer, Football; G. O. Dance, Usher; Library Assis- tant (Freshman) Bookkeeping MARY EMMA BRUSO Bibb 27 Washburn Street (7) Class Day, Committee; Commerce Capers, Cast; Bowling (Cap- tain) Bookkeeping ELIZABETH MAE BRYAN Red 46 Cameron Street (4) Clerical HARVEY JASON BURGER Harv 86 Belle Street (4) Hi-Y (Freshman, Junior, Senior) ; Hi-Y Play (Freshman, Jun- ior); Chess Club (Freshman) Bookkeeping DOLORES ELAINE BURGESS Dee 28 Carew Street (4) Home Room Vice-President (Freshman) ; Bowling Bookkeeping PHILIP DAVIS BURLAND Phil 60 Corona Street (4) Home Room Vice-President (Freshman) Clerical JOAN ANN BURLEY Joanie 43 Fort Pleasant Avenue (8) Student Council (Freshman); Home Room Vice-President (Senior); Home Room Reporter (Freshman) ; Student Library Service; Bowling General CYNTHIA LOUISE BURT Cyn 89 Allen Street (8) Pro Merito (Junior, Senior) ; Girls’ Patrol (Freshman, Junior, Senior); G. O. Accountant; Kumtux (Freshman, Junior, Seni- or): Lunch Room Squad (Junior); Tuberculosis Association Volunteer; Volleyball (Numeral) Stenographic and Bookkeeping JANET IRENE CABRINI Jan 115 Orchard Street (7) Home Room Treasurer (Junior) Clerical GABRIEL JOSEPH CALABRESE Gabe 58 Palmer Avenue (5) Baseball (Junior, Senior) ; Senior Class Ballot Committee Clerical ISABELLE MARY CARRIE Issi 94 Walnut Street (5) Home Room Secretary (Junior) Clerical LORRAINE OREA CASINEAU Red 336 Chestnut Street (4) Home Room Secretary (Senior) ; Student Library Service (Jun- ior); Commerce Capers (Junior); Junior-Freshman Social Committee; Sports: Bowling (Numeral), Squad Leader (Let- ter), Physical Education Demonstration (Junior ) Clerical NANCY ANN CASONI Nan 785 Worthington Street (5) Drama Club, Vice-President (Senior) ; Freshman-Junior Social; Commerce Capers (Junior) ; Bowling (Numeral) ; Physical Ed- ucation Demonstration (Junior) Stenographic JEAN ALICE CASTONGUAY 93 High Street (5) Home Room Vice-President (Senior); Tri-Hi-Y, President (Senior) : Commerce Capers (Junior, Senior) ; Class Day (Jun- ior); Sports: Basketball (Captain), Volleyball, Softball, Bowl- ing Clerical NANCY LOU CHAMBERLIN Nan 18 Pomona Street (8) Tri-Hi-Y (Senior); Music: Choir (Junior, Senior) ; Glee Club (Freshman, Junior, Senior) ; Commerce Capers (Senior) ; Out- ing Club (Junior), Bowling (Freshman) Stenographic BARBARA THERESA CHARLAND Barb 81 Lyons Street, Indian Orchard Class Day (Junior); Baskeball (Captain), Volleyball (Cap- tain), Softball (Captain); Squad Leader; Tuberculosis Asso- ciation Volunteer General ELAINE MARIE CIANCHINI 2417 Columbus Avenue (4) Tuberculosis Association Volunteer Stenographic CAROL JEAN CLAFLIN Carrie 116 Glenwood Street (9) Glee Club (Freshman, Junior) ; Physical Education Demonstra- tion (Freshman) Clerical THOMAS FRANCIS CLOONAN Tom 22 Elsie Street (9) Home Room Reporter (Senior) ; Mixed Chorus (Senior) Clerical ELEANOR ANN COLBERT Elly 35 Malden Street (8) Commerce, Cuts Editor; Pro Merito (Senior) ; Tri-Hi-Y (Sen- ior Treasurer) ; Commerce Capers (Senior) ; Music: Glee Club (Freshman, Junior), Mixed Chorus (Senior); Class Day (Junior); Bowling (Numeral) Clerical JOAN MARIE COLE 66 Newland Street (7) Girls’ Patrol; Commerce Capers (Freshman); Physical Edu- cation Demonstration (Freshman) Stenographic and Bookkeeping LILLIAN CATHERINE CONTRINO Lee 48 Chester Street (5) Home Room Secretary (Freshman) Clerical HAROLD JOHN COOKAS Harry 288 Chestnut Street (4) Hi-Y; Drama Club (Junior); Library Club; Audio-Visual Aid (Junior); Orchestra (Junior, Senior) ; Committees: Class Day, Junior-Freshman Social, Prophecy; Usher: Prom, G. O. Dance; Hi-Y Play; Commerce Capers; Assemblies College Preparatory and Bookkeeping CAROLYN PRISCILLA CORBIN Carol 37 Saratoga Street (5) Girls’ Patrol; Music Festival (Freshman) ; Assemblies; Swim- ming (Letter); Tuberculosis Association Volunteer Stenographic ELLA THERESA COSIMINI 69 Powell Avenue (8) Music: Glee Club, Music Festival; Sports: Volleyball, Tennis, Bowling, Physical Education Demonstration; Tuberculosis As- sociation Volunteer Bookkeeping : DOLORES MARIA COSTANTINI Dolly 350 South Main Street, East Longmeadow Pro Merito (Junior, Senior) ; G. O. Accountant; Music: Band (Freshman, Junior, Senior), Glee Club (Freshman, Junior), Music Festival (Junior), Commerce Capers, Band (Junior) Stenographic and Bookkeeping MARGUERITE TERESA COTE Maggie 24 Los Angeles Street (7) Caduceus, Club Editor; Student Council (Junior) ; Home Room President (Junior) ; Girls’ Patrol; Pro Merito (Junior, Senior) ; Kumtux; Bowling (Numeral) ; Commerce Capers (Junior, Sen- ior); Class Day; Assemblies; Music: Girls’ Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Music Festival, Orchestra; Lunch Room Aid College Preparatory MAURICE ROLAND COTE 320 Central Street (5) Commerce, Editorial; Boys’ Patrol (Freshman, Junior, Senior) ; Assemblies Bookkeeping WILLIAM JOHN CRAVEN Willy 46 Brickett Street (9) Patrol (Junior, Senior) ; Assembly Committee (Senior) ; Hi-Y, (Junior, Senior), Play (Junior); Sports: Soccer (Letter), Basketball, Manager (Letter); Chorus (Senior); Class Day, Cast (Junior) Bookkeeping CONSTANCE DAVIS CRAY 90 Dawes Street (9) Glee Club (Freshman, Junior) ; Mixed Chorus (Senior) Stenographic GAIL MARIAN CROWLEY 350 Chestnut Street (4) Stenographic JEAN CLAIRE DALTO Gee Gee 15 Sachem Street (8) Commerce, Girls’ Sports Editor; Home Room Reporter (Jun- ior); Pro Merito (Senior); Sports: Basketball (Numeral), Bowling (Numeral), Squad Leaders (Letter), Volleyball (Nu- meral), Softball (Numeral), Tennis (Numeral) Stenographic LEWIS SAUL DAVIDSON Louie 39 Sylvan Street Band (Freshman, Junior); Music: Mixed Chorus (Junior), Boys’ Glee Club (Freshman) ; Commerce Capers (Junior) Clerical JUNE ANNE DAVIS 79 Ranney Street (8) Outing Club (Vice-President); Sports: Bowling (Numeral), Tennis (Numeral) ; Physical Education Demonstration (Junior) Bookkeeping ROSEMARY DAVIS Rosie 6 Lull Street, East Longmeadow Pro Merito (Senior) ; Assemblies; Sports: Bowling (Numeral), Volleyball (Numeral), Softball (Numeral), Swimming (Num- eral) ; Physical Education Demonstration Stenographic SUSAN DAVIS Sue 115 Middlesex Street (9) Caduceus, Freshman Editor; Pro Merito (Senior); Girls’ Pa- trol; Visual Aids; Music: Band, Orchestra, Music Festival; Class Day; Junior-Freshman Social; Hi--Y Play; Commerce Capers; Girls’ State Representative; Sports: Tennis, Basketball, Bowling, Outing Club, Life Saving, Phys, Ed. Demonstration Stenographic and Bookkeeping PASQUALINA DELIA DEANGELIS Patti 8 William Street (5) Sports: Bowling, Roller Skating, Physical Education Demon- stration; Tuberculosis Association Volunteer Bookkeeping JANICE GAY DECKER 6 Portland Street (7) Caduceus, Faculty Co-Editor; Glee Club (Freshman and Jun- ior) College Preparatory and Stenographic DOROTHY DENISE DEGRAY Dody 196 Bowdoin Street (9) General MARY ANN DELESDERNIER LuLu 76 Braddock Street (9) Music: Glee Club, Mixed Chorus; Home Room Reporter (Freshman); Class Day, Committee; Baton Twirler Clerical CONSTANCE ANN DEMAREST Connie 65 Hanward Hill, East Longmeadow Girls’ Patrol: Student Library Service; Home Room Treasurer (Junior); Sports: Volleyball, Physical Education Demonstra- tion; Home Economics Aid (Junior); G. O. Agent Bookkeeping SANDRA DEMOS Sandy 251 Nottingham Street (4) Glee Club (Freshman and Junior) Clerical LOIS ANN DENESHA Lo 30 Decker Place (4) Girls’ Patrol, Sergeant; G. O. Accountant; Music Festival (Freshman, Junior); Girls’ Glee Club (Junior, Senior) ; Home Economics Aid (Freshman); Bowling (Numeral) ; Christmas Assembly (Freshman, Junior) Stenographic and Bookkeeping GERTRUDE VIRGINIA DICKSON Gert 34 Tyler Street (9) Sports: Bowling, Physical Education Demonstration Clerical JANET ESTELLE DICKSON 34 Tyler Street (9) Sports: Basketball, Physical Education Demonstration Clerical FRANCES ROSE D1IDOMENCO Fran 270 King Street (9) Glee Club (Freshman, Junior) Bookkeeping JEAN ELIZABETH DOUGLAS Dougie 32 Monrovia Street (4) Commerce Capers, Cast; Music: Glee Club, Music Festival: Physical Education Demonstration; Tuberculosis Association Volunteer Clerical ALMA KAY EDMONDS 667 Union Street (9) Sports: Volleyball, Bowling, Squad Leaders; Physical Educa- tion Demonstration Clerical JANE RITA ELLIOT Janie Baby 110 Benton Street (9) Bowling, (Numeral) Clerical CAROLYN MARIE ELLIOT Ka Ka 87 Wason Avenue (7) Library Club, President; Music: Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Music Festival; Commerce Capers, Ticket Committee Clerical JANICE C AROL FARROWS Jan 53 Euclid Avenue (8) Bowling, (Numeral) Bookkeeping JOAN MARGARET FERRERO 202 Jasper Street (9) Music: Glee Club, Choir, Mixed Chorus, Drum Majorette; Commerce Capers, Cast Clerical IRENE STELLA FILIAULT Stel 54 Farnsworth Street (7) Caduceus, Faculty Editor; Pro Merito (Senior) ; Girls’ Patrol, Captain; Student Council (Senior); G. O. Accountant; Kum- tux: Le Foyer, Secretary; Sports: Bowling, Softball (Numer- al): Committees: G. O. Dance, Class Day, Freshmen-Junior Social Stenographic and Bookkeeping MAXINE ELEANOR FISHER Macky 68 San Miguel Street (4) Home Economics Aid: Bowling (Numeral) Clerical MILDRED ANN FORBES Blondie 88 Acushnet Avenue (5) Clerical JOAN ESTHER FOSKITT Babby 3500 Main Street (7) Sports: Volleyball, Squad Leaders, Physical Education Dem- onstration Clerical BEATRICE MARIE FOUNTAIN Beady 211 Jasper Street (9) Class Ballot Committee; Commerce Capers; Glee Club; Ma- jorette Clerical CAROLE JEAN FRANCIS 91 Dwight Road (8) Nisimaha Stenographic NANCY CAROLYN FRANCIS Nan 56 Vermont Street (8) Clerical EDITH TRUDEAU FULLER Trudy 46 Malden Street (8) Glee Club (Freshman, Junior, and Senior); Tri-Hi-Y Stenographic and Bookkeeping BETTY LUCY FUSCO ' Bet — 57 Marble Street (5) Pro Merito; Patrol; Glee Club; Sports; Nisimaha; Music Festival; Class Day Committee; Home Room President (Jun- ior), Vice-President (Freshman ) Stenographic JACQUELYN MAE GAFFNEY Jackie 160 Walnut Street (5) Music: Glee Club (Junior), Music Festival (Junior) Clerical ANN-MARIE THERESA GENTILE 49 James Street (5) Sports; Student Library Service, Secretary (Junior) ; Commit- tee: Freshman-Junior Social (Junior) Bookkeeping NICHOLAS MARK GIUGGIO Nick 129 Florence Street (3) Sports, Baseball, Junior; Basketball (Senior) Clerical BARBARA ROSE GIUSTINA Bobbie 973 Columbus Avenue (5) Pro Merito (Junior, Senior) ; Student Council (Senior) ; G. O. Accountant; Tri-Hi-Y; Senior Executive Board; Class Day; G. O. Assembly, Cast; Sports: Swimming, Senior Life Saving, Volleyball, Tennis, Softball, Physical Education Demonstration Stenographic and Bookkeeping EDWARD JACK GLADSTONE Rocky 120 Belmont Avenue (8) Home Room Treasurer (Freshman) ; Commerce Capers (Fresh- man) Clerical MARVIN JEROME GLADSTONE Rocky 120 Belmont Avenue (8) Commerce Capers (Freshman, Junior) Clerical JEAN MARIE GONYEA Shorty 45 Daytona Street (8) Glee Club (Freshman, Junior) ; Physical Education Demonstra- tion Clerical ROOSEVELT GOOSBY Boone 43 Franklin Street (4) Commerce Capers; Class Day, Cast; Sports: Basketball, Base- ball, Soccer; Hi-Y; Hi-Y Play Clerical JOHN JOSEPH GOVINE Chick 86 Orchard Street (7) Committees; Sports: Baseball, Bowling, Basketball Manager; Clubs: Hi-Y, Treasurer, Delegate to Westfield; Commerce Capers cast; Assemblies; Music: Boys’ Glee Club, Dixieland Band; Good Government Day Bookkeeping FRANCES GRANT GOWANS Franny 177 Prentice Street (4) Glee Club (Freshman) ; Music: Mixed Chorus (Junior), Music Festival (Freshman and Junior) Clerical JAMES SCOTT GRAHAM Jim 252 Union Street (5) Basketball; Hi-Y; Mixed Chorus; G. O. Member Bookkeeping PHYLLIS BARTLETTE GREEN Phyll 44 Taylor Street, East Longmeadow Clerical SUZANNE RUTH GREEN Suzie 107 Kensington Avenue (8) Drama Club; Physical Education Demonstration Bookkeeping IDA ROSE GULLUNI 69 Meltzer Street (5) G. A. A. Board, President: Home Room President; Student Council; Committees: Ireshmen-Junior Social, Class Day; Sports: Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Squad leaders, Cheer- leaders; Physical Education Demonstration; Tuberculosis As- sociation Volunteer Clerical CONSTANCE CHRISTINE GURSKI Connie 39 Weston Street, Indian Orchard Student Library Service; Volleyball; Tuberculosis Association Volunteer Bookkeeping JEAN ELIZABETH HALEY Geeke 31 Wilmont Street (8) Student Council (Freshman); G. O. Accountant; Student Library Service; Home Room Treasurer, Reporter; Store Aid, Assistant Manager; Tri-Hi-Y; Sports: Bowling, Basketball, Physical Education Demonstration; Committees: Class Day, Class Ballot Stenographic and Bookkeeping LOUISE MARY HALLAHAN Lou 195 Atwater Road (7) Commerce Capers, Cast; Music: Glee Club, Mixed Chorus; Tu- berculosis Association Volunteer Clerical SOULA H. HANOS 35 Mayfair Avenue (4) Commerce Capers, Cast; Art Club, President; Drama Club; Sports: Bowling, Rollerskating, Swimming, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Squad Leaders Clerical SHERMAN ELLIOTT HARRIS Sherm 135 Fountain Street (8) Freshman Junior Social, Publicity Committee Clerical CYNTHIA HETTINGER Cyn 38 Fountain Street (8) Lunch Room Squad; Girls’ Patrol; Physical Education Dem- onstration Bookkeeping MARY ANN HILL Mary 74 Oak Street, Indian Orchard Pro Merito (Senior) ; G. O. Accountant; Student Library Sery- ice; Committees: Class Day, Ticket; Sports: Outing (Letter), Bowling (Numeral), Physical Education Demonstration; Ed- ucation Week Speaker (Junior) Stenographic and Bookkeeping BARBARA-JANE HITCHCOCK B-J 21 Crest Street (9) Caduceus, Co-Feature Editor; Girls’ Patrol, Junior Lieutenant and Senior Lieutenant; Pro Merito (Junior); G. 0. Agent: Student Council; Le Foyer; Sports: Volleyball, Senior Life Saving; Committees: G. O. Dance College Preparatory and Stenographic HAROLD DONALD HOLMES Hal 73 Franklin Street (4) Home Room Vice-President (Junior); Assembly Committee (Freshman); Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Football: Commerce Capers; Class Day; Mixed Chorus (Senior) Clerical [21] [ 22 ] ANNIE HOLOCHUCK Honey 617 Dwight Street (4) Glee Club; G. O. Agent Clerical MIRIAM FRANCES HOTIS Mim 18 Adams Street (5) Commerce, News Editor; Pro Merito (Junior, Senior); G. O. Accountant; Commerce Capers, Cast (Freshman); Sports: Basketball (Numeral), Physical Education Demonstration; Typing Assembly (Junior) Stenographic and Bookkeeping JUNE LUCILLE HUNTER 26 Sanderson Street (7) Home Room President; Commerce Capers, Cast Clerical CAROL ANN JEROME Cookie 13 Akron Place (4) Music: Glee Club (Freshman and Junior), Mixed Chorus (Senior) ; Tuberculosis Association Volunteer Clerical RUPERT LESLIE JOHNSON Rup 101 Dwight Road (8) Clerical BARBARA MAE JOHNSTON Bobbie North Somers Road, East Longmeadow Pro Merito (Senior); G. O. Accountant; Commerce Capers, Ticket Committee; Physical Education Demonstration (Junior) Stenographic and Bookkeeping DOLORES PAULINE JOSEPH Del 86 Wait Street (4) Music: Glee Club, Music Festival; Home Room Secretary- Treasurer (Senior); Senior Class Song (Words); Freshman- Junior Social, Refreshment Committee; Physical .Education Demonstration Clerical DUANE PAULINE JOSEPH Dee 86 Wait Street (4) Class Day Chairman (Junior) ; Physical Education Demonstra- tion; G. O. Member College Preparatory CELINE ANN KAVENEY Cee 131 Albemarle Street (9) Music: Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Music Festival; Class Will (Senior); Sports: Basbetball, Senior Life Saving; Physical Education Demonstration Stenographic RAYMOND JAMES KENNEY Ray 62 Edwards Street (5) Ballot Committee, Senior; Hi-Y (Senior); Assemblies; Com- merce Capers, Cast; Class Day, Cast; Band (Senior) Stenographic and Bookkeeping ADELE MINNIE KING Glendale Road, Hampden Pro Merito (Senior); Girls’ Patrol; Home Room Secretary (Junior ) Stenographic JUNE ELIZABETH KING Junie 22 Merida Street (4) Class Secretary; Commerce, Editorials; Pro Merito (Senior) ; G. O. Accountant; Girls’ Patrol; Music: Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Music Festival; Physical Education Demonstration; Committees: Junior-Freshman Social, Invitation Stenographic and Bookkeeping RYLLIS VIRGINIA KING Ryl 552 Springfield Street, Wilbraham Music: Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Choir (Junior and Senior) ; Dr ama Club; Home Room Secretary (Freshman), Treasurer (Junior); Class Day Committee; Squad Leader Bookkeeping MARILYN RUTH KIRK Lynn 34 Revere Street (8) Pro Merito (Senior) ; G. O. Accountant; Student Library Sery- ice (Junior); Volleyball (Freshman), Numeral; Physical Ed- ucation Demonstration (Junior) Bookkeeping CAROLYN ANN KOETSCH Gitch 11 Groveland Street (8) Pro Merito (Senior); Girls’ Patrol (Junior, Senior); G. O. Accountant; Physical Education Demonstration; American His- tory Assembly, Contestant (Junior) Stenographic and Bookkeeping MARY KRAUTCUK Mickey 128 Franklin Street (4) Physical Education Demonstration Clerical MARY ANN PATRICIA KUPIEC 857 Armory Street (7) Pro Merito (Senior) ; G. O. Accountant; Class Day, Cast (Jun- ior); Office Aid Stenographic and Bookkeeping ELAINE AURA KUROWSKI Skip 4 Ormsbee Street (7) Drama Club (Senior); Tri-Hi-Y (Senior); Student Library Service (Junior); Office Aid (Junior); Band (Freshman, Jun- ior, Senior); G. O. Board (Senior) ; Commerce Capers (Cast) : Committees: G. O. Dance, Class History; Junior Achievement (Junior ) Stenographic MARGARET KUSELIAS Peggy 1040 State Street (9) Home Room Reporter (Freshman, Junior); Mixed Chorus (Junior ) Clerical JOAN ANN LABELLE 560 Page Boulevard (4) Pro Merito (Senior, Junior): G. O. Accountant; Home Room Reporter (Freshman) ; Home Room Vice-President (Jun- ior) ; Kumtux, President (Senior) ; Office Aid (Junior, Senior) ; Softball (Numeral); Squad Leader (Junior) Stenographic and Bookkeeping ROSEMARIE LABELLE Rosie Allen Street (Hampden) Rollerskating (Numeral) Clerical PATRICIA ANN LANE Pat 129 Sherman Street (9) Physical Education Demonstration (Junior) ; Commerce Capers (Cast) Clerical DOROTHY JOAN LANGHELD Miss 929 Sumner Avenue (8) Squad Leader Clerical ROSE ANN LAVINSKI 2417 Columbus Avenue (4) Clerical JOYCE DOROTHY LAWLER Shorty 853 Armory Street (7) Commerce Staff, Circulation Manager; Patrol (Freshmen, Jun- ior, and Senior) ; Le Foyer Clerical CAROL ANN LENOIS Bunny 132 Overlook Drive (8) Commerce Capers, Cast: Kumtux (Freshman, Junior, and Senior) Stenographic PATRICIA ANN LINNEHAN Pat 30 Quincy Street (9) Clerical JOAN MARJORIE LIVINGSTONE Midge 64 Ames Street (4) Clerical JEAN LIZZI Liz 797 Worthington Street (5) Committees: Class Day (Junior), Junior-Freshman Social (Freshman and Junior), G. O. Dance (Freshman), Commerce Capers (Freshman and Junior); Sports: Volley Ball, Bowling, Physical Education Demonstration Stenographic GRACE ANN LOPATA Gracie 2 Cottage Avenue, North Wilbraham Sports: Bowling (Junior), Physical Education Demonstration (Junior) Clerical JEAN FRANCES LUCIA Jeannie 397 Walnut Street (5) Sports: Volleyball (Captain), Bowling (Captain), Physical Education Demonstration Clerical JOAN ELIZABETH LUNDEN Wart 55 Oak Grove Avenue (9) Student Library Service (Freshman) Clerical RINA LUNGARINI Joe DiMaggio, Junior 45 Margerie Street (9) Commerce Staff, Advertising Manager; Committees: Freshman- Junior Social, Executive; Patrol; Sports: Bowling, Volleyball, Swimming, Softball, Physical Education Demonstration; Com- merce Capers Bookkeeping PATRICIA ANN LYNCH Pat 24 Foster Street (5) Class Day, Cast; Commerce Capers, Committee, Cast; Sports: Softball, Physical Education Demonstration, Apparatus Bookkeeping TONIA GENEVIEVE MADEJ Toni 187 Hazardville Road, Longmeadow Glee Club (Junior) Clerical GENO EARL MAGGI Rudy 1182 Liberty Street (2) Music: Band, Glee Club, Mixed Chorus; Music Festival; Hi-Y (Senior) ; Commerce Capers, Cast; Assemblies; Committees: l'reshman-Junior Social, Class Day: Sports: Soccer, Football Clerical BEVERLY JOANNE MAHER ‘ Bev 43 Crest Street (9) Music: Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Music Festival, Christmas Assembly; Sports: Roller Skating (Numeral), Bowling Clerical EVELYN MALEFAKIS Effie 26 Grosvenor Street (7) Art Club, (Junior); Lunch Room Aid; Sports: Bowling, Rol- ler Skating, Tennis Clerical CAROL ANN MARASCO Hon 110 Cedar Street (5) Student Library Service, (Junior) ; Commerce Capers Cast; Roller Skating (Junior); Home Room Vice-President Clerical JOANNE FRANCIS MARCIL JoJo 160 Daviston Street (8) Committees: Billing committee for Capers, G. O. Dance, Senior Hat committee; Bowling; Assemblies: Commerce Capers, Class Day; Glee Club Clerical GLORIA MARINETTO Mae 1156 Columbus Ave. (5) Clerical ANNABELLE MARUCA Annabelle : 67 Eloise Street (8) Sports: Basketball (Captain), Bowling, Softball, Squad Leader ; Physical Education Demonstration Clerical PASQUALINA ANN MASCARO Pat 47 Marble Street (5) Nisimaha; Musical Festival; Sports: Basketball, Softball, Vol- leyball, Squad Leaders, Physical Education Demonstration; Class Day Committee Clerical BEVERLY ANN MATTHEWS Twitchy 160 Daviston Street (8) Caduceus, Girls’ Sports Editor; Student Council, President: Girls’ Patrol, Sergeant; G. O. Accountant: Kumtux, Vice Presi- dent (Senior) ; School Store, Manager; Tri-Hi-Y; Sports: Bas- ketball, Bowling, Squad Leaders, Cheerleaders; Commerce Capers Stenographic and Bookkeeping JUDITH ANN MAZZARELLA Judy 453 Taylor Street (5) Caduceus, Art Editor; Art Club, Secretary; Rollerskating; Physical Education Demonstration Bookkeeping DOROTHY MAY McCARL Dot 1629 Carew St. (4) Glee Club, (Junior) Clerical JO ANN MARIE McCARTHY To 334 Liberty St. (4) Commerce Capers: Music Festival; Glee Club; Physical Edu- cation Demonstration (Junior) Stenographic MARYANNE McCARTHY Mac 154 Redlands Street (4) Pro Merito (Senior); G. A. A. Board; G. O. Accountant; Lunch Room Squad; Sports: Tennis, Basketball (Numerals), Senior Life Saving, Outing Club (Letters); Phys. Ed. Dem- onstration; Commerce Capers; Class Day; American History Assembly Bookkeeping KATHLEEN MARIE McCLUSKEY Kathy 112 Revere Street (8) Pro Merito (Junior, Senior) ; Girls’ Patrol; G. O. Accountant; Kumtux, Secretary: Sports: Bowling, Volleyball, Softball (Nu- merals); Lunch Room Squad; American History Assembly (Junior ) College Preparatory and Bookkeeping PATRICIA ANN McCULLOUGH Pat 67 Northampton Avenue (9) Student Library Service (Freshman and Junior); Tri-Hi-Y (Vice-President) ; Music: Glee Club (Freshman), Mixed Chor- us (Senior,), Choir (Freshman, Junior, and Senior), Music Festival (Freshman, Junior, and Senior ) ; Commerce Capers; Bowling; Class Day Clerical PATRICIA ANN McDONALD Pat 18 Wheeler Avenue (8) Clerical KATHLEEN ANN McGOVERN Kathy 18 Berkshire Street, Indian Orchard Sports: Softball (Captain), Bowling (Freshman), Roller Skat- ing, Physical Education Demonstration; Committees: Class Song, Graduation Program; Music: Glee Club, Music Festival Clerical JOYCE MARY McMAHON Mac 534 Armory Street (4) Home Room Reporter (Senior) ; Le Foyer; Music: Glee Club, Chorus, Music Festival; Sports: Squad Leader (Freshman), Roller Skating, Physical Education Demonstration; Commerce Capers, Cast Clerical RITA MARY McNAMARA Mac 245 Tyler Street (9) Home Room President (Freshman, Junior); Home Room Re- porter (Freshman); Committe es: Freshmen-Junior Social: Music: Glee Club, Mixed Chrous, Music Festival; Physical Education Demonstration Clerical GLORIA JEAN MEGLIOLA Glo 10 Chapel Street (9) Stenographic GLORIA JANE MELLBERG Glo 151 Marion Street (9) Caduceus, Assistant Editor in Chief; Pro Merito, President; Le Foyer, Secretary; Patrol; G. O. Agent; Office Aid; Com- merce Capers (Committee); Physical Education Demonstra- tion: Tuberculosis Association Volunteer College Preparatory and Stenographic PAULINE FRANCES MENDRICK Pauly 91 Wait Street (4) Music: Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Music Festival; Physical 4 Education Demonstration Clerical ELEANOR THERESA MENTI El 99 Acushnet Avenue (5) Bowling (Numeral) Clerical EROIS LORETTA MILES Ere 26 Quincy Street (9) Student Library Service; Sports: Baseball, Bowling, Volleyball, Basketball Clerical DIANE MARIE MILLER Dee 72 Page Boulevard (4) Clerical [ 25 ] SHIRLEY CLARA MILLER Clara 77 Franklin Street (4) Physical Education Demonstration Clerical YOLANDA JOSEPHINE MOLE Yollie 27 Morris Street (5) Student Library Service; Commerce Capers, Committee; Swimming; Physical Education Demonstration; Tuberculosis Association Volunteer Clerical JOSEPHINE ANN MONTAGNA Jozee 159 Union Street (5) Sports: Bowling, Tennis, Volleyball, Roller Skating, Physical Education Demonstration; Committees: Class Song, G. O. Dance; Art Club; Drama Club; Tuberculosis Association Volunteer Clerical IVANNA LOLA MORETTI Va 1208 Liberty Street (4) Caduceus, Club Co-Editor; Pro Merito, Secretary (Junior, Senior); Le Foyer, President; Patrol; Special Office Work for Teachers; Commerce Capers, Committees (Junior, Senior) ; Music: Glee Club (Freshman), Music Festival; Physical Edu- cation Demonstration College Preparatory and Stenographic DAVID HOLMES MURPHY Trish Bob 9 Cottage Avenue, North Wilbraham Library Aid (Freshman); Baseball; G. O. Member Clerical ROSE MUTULIAN Rosie 26 Hampden Street, Indian Orchard Sports: Bowling, Volleyball, Quting Club Clerical JEANINE CHRISTIANA NADEAU 296 Dickinson Street (8) Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Squad Leaders, Bowling, Tennis, Swimming, Softball, Dancing, Outing Club, Physical Education Demonstration; Commerce Capers; Music Festival; Tubercu- losis Association Volunteer Stenographic JOAN MAE NORMAN Joanie 112 Welland Road, Indian Orchard Caduceus, File Editor and Photograph Editor; Assembly Com- mittee; Glee Club College Preparatory MARY THOMASINA NORMOYLE 8 Cottage Avenue, North Wilbraham G. O. Agent; Pro Merito; Art Club; “Sports: Bowling, Physical Education Demonstration Stenographic KATHRYN MARGARET O’CONNOR Kay 48 Lincoln Street (9) Caduceus, Junior Co-Editor; Le Foyer; Sports: Outing Club, Physical Education Demonstration; Commerce Capers; Glee Club; Music Festival College Preparatory and Bookkeeping MARILYN JEAN O’CONNOR Bunny 174 Euclid Avenue (8) Sports: Physical Education Demonstration; Music: Graduation Chorus Bookkeeping MARY THERESA O’CONNOR Flubby 135 Everett Street (4) Ilome Room Reporter (Senior) Stenographic MAUREEN FRANCES O’LEARY Moe 61 Kimberly Avenue (8) Junior Achievement: President of Achieves Association of the Pioneer Valley Clerical GLENN WAYNE OSKI Polock 40 Edgemont Street (9) Visual Aids, Captain; Commerce Capers; Class Day; Band (Freshman); Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Bowling, Tennis, Golf; Hi-Y Clerical WILDRED HELEN OUIMETTE Willy 90 Farnsworth Street (7) Caduceus, Girls’ Sports, Co-Editor; Pro Merito (Junior, Sen- ior), Treasurer; Patrol; Kumtux; Dramatic Club; Sports: Cheerleaders, Senior Lifesaving, Modern Dance, Field Hockey, Basketball, Tennis, Bowling; G. A. A. Board; Commerce Capers; Student Council; Music: Orchestra, Choir College Preparatory and Stenographic JOAN BARBARA PALMER 723 Belmont Avenue (8) Commerce, Around the School Editor; Pro Merito (Senior) ; Chorus (Junior); Glee Club (Freshman): G. O. Accountant Bookkeeping LOUISE GERMAINE PALMER Lou 27 Michigan Street, Indian Orchard Le Foyer; Sports: Bowling, Physical Education Demonstration: Committees: Class Day, Assembly, Freshman-Junior Social; Student Library Service; Home Room President; Typing Dem- onstration Bookkeeping CAROL ANN PAQUETTE Pudgie 11 Belmont Place (8) Commerce Capers; Home Room Reporter; Physical Educativi Demonstration Clerical ALBERT RONALD PAQUIN Ronnie 164 Berkshire Avenue (9) Commerce Capers, Music Festival; Boys’ Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Band; Visual Aids: Patrol Clerical NANCY JEAN PARKER Nan 45 Dunmoreland Street (9) Commerce, Editor in Chief; Le Foyer; Pro Merito (Senior) ; Committees: Senior Executive; Music: Glee Club, Assembly Accompanist; Physical Education Demonstration; Volunteer Typist for Tuberculosis Association Stenographic BEVERLY JOAN PATTERSON Punky 172 Ambrose Street (8) Commerce Capers; Swimming Club Stenographic and Bookkeeping EDITH EMILY PAYNE Windy 818 Belmont Avenue (8) Le Foyer; Patrol College Preparatory and Stenographic MARY ANN PEPER Fritz 57 James Street (5) Music: Glee Club (Junior), Music Festival (Junior) ; Home Room President (Senior) ; Home Room Vice-President (Fresh- man and Junior); Roller Skating (Junior) Clerical AMELIA PEREIRA Emily 38 Tyler Street (9) Pro Merito (Senior); G. O. Accountant; Basketball (Nu- meral); Tuberculosis Association Volunteer (Senior) Stenographic and Bookkeeping MARLENE ROSE PERLMUTTER Cookie 57 johnson Street (8) Commerce, Feature; Music: Glee Club (Junior), Mixed Chorus (Senior), Music Festival (Junior); Physical Education Dem- onstration (Junior) Bookkeeping MARIE ANN PERRONE Mimi 40 Bangor Street (8) Commerce: Pro Merito (Senior); G. O. Agent (Freshman, Junior, and Senior) Stenographic MARILYN SYLVIA PETERSON Shorty 2439 Boston Road, North Wilbraham Student Library Service (Freshman and Senior); Capers (Junior and Senior); Sports; G. O. Agent (Freshman) Clerical FRANCIS PETRANGELO Moose 73 Melrose Street (9) Bookkeeping MARILYN ELVA PEYMAN Lynn 289 Tyler Street (9) Class Day; Music: Glee Club (Freshman), Mixed Chorus (Junior and Senior) Clerical PAULINE MARY PINKHAM Polly 21 Tinkham Road (4) Class Day Committee (Junior) Sports: Modern Dancing, Bas- ketball, Commerce Capers Clerical [ 28 ] MARIE LOUISE PLANKEY Mimi 91 Somerset Street (8) Commerce, Editorials; Pro Merito (Senior); G. O. Account- ant; Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Bowling, Sq uad Leaders, Modern Dance; Physical Education Demonstration; Tubercu- losis Association Volunteer Stenographic and Bookkeeping NINA HARDING PLUMB Ni 34 Thorndyke Street (8) Home Room Reporter; Home Room Vice-President (Junior) ; Sports: G. A. A. Board (Senior), Cheerleaders (Junior, Sen- ior); Committees: Class Day (Junior), Senior Executive (Senior); Class Day Play (Junior) Stenographic ELINOR LINA POELLMANN Ronilee 51 Thornton Street (4) Caduceus, Snap Editor; Library Assistant (Junior) Clerical DELORIS RUTH POITIER Shortie 63 King Street (9) Commerce Capers; Sports: Volleyball, Captain, Basketball, Soccer, Physical Education Demonstration (Junior); Music: Mixed Chorus (Junior), Choir (Freshman, Junior, Senior), Music Festival; Le Foyer (Freshman); Class Day Committee (Junior ) Stenographic ELLEN ELECTA POTTER Lennie 36 Birchland Park, East Longmeadow Band (Junior); Library Assistant (Senior) Bookkeeping HELEN MARY PRZYBYLO Checki 59 Devens Street, Indian Orchard Commerce Capers; Roller Skating; Library Assistant (Fresh- man, Junior) Clerical LEON JOSEPH PYZIK Kusava 56 Orchard Street (7) Commerce Capers; Sports: Baseball, Bowling; Boys’ Club; Mixed Chorus Bookkeeping IME AEILIES) JONCCIS: COLUTIMBYY Phyl 19 Athol Street (7) Glee Club (Freshman, Junior) Clerical VIRGINIA ANN RASCHILLA Ginia 34 Rutledge Avenue (5) Commerce, Social Column; Committees: Capers, Capers Tick- ets; Music: Glee Club (Freshman, Junior), Music Festival. Christmas Assembly, Graduation Exercises; Sports: Basketball; Home Room Reporter (Senior) ; Nisimaha (Freshman, Junior) Stenographic AUDREY JEAN RAYMOND Audie 335 Maple Road, Longmeadow (6) Sports: Bowling (Freshman), Basketball (Freshman), Volley- ball (Freshman) Clerical JUANITA REDD Nita 27 King Street (93 Art Club (Senior) ; Commerce Capers (Cast); Music Festival (Junior); Choir (Junior, Senior); Physical Education Dem- onstration (Freshman); Sports: Basketball, Volleyball (Nu- meral); Tuberculosis Volunteer (Senior) Clerical DORIS MAY RIANI Dodie 6 Temple Street (5) Music: Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Music Festival; Physical Education Demonstration Clerical ALBERT GEORGE RISKALLA Riskie 29 Decatur Street, Indian Orchard Commerce, Sports Editor; Pro Merito (Junior); Student Council (Senior); Patrol, Captain; G. O. Accountant; Hi-Y; Sports: Soccer (Co-Captain), Baseball; Commerce Capers, Cast (Junior); Hi-Y Play, Cast; Education Week, Speaker (Senior) Bookkeeping ELIZABETH ANN ROBBINS Betty 103 Dana Street (7) Pro Merito (Senior); Girls’ Patrol: G. O. Accountant; Music: Glee Club, Choir, Mixed Chorus, Music Festival; Sports: Volleyball, Softball Bookkeeping MURIEL ANNE ROBSON Mur 21 Windemere Street (4) Home Economics Aid; Glee Club; Music Festival; Class Day Committee Bookkeeping PATRICIA RUTH ROGERS Patsy 83 Kenyon Street (9) Drama Club; Commerce Capers (Sen ior); Mixed Chorus; Physical Education Demonstration Clerical JENNIE LUCILLE ROSSI Jen 20 Longhill Street (8) Commerce Capers (Cast); Music Festival (Junior); Choir (Junior, Senior); Squad Leaders (Junior) Clerical KATHRYN HELEN RUSSELL Kathy 35 Cliftwood Street (8) Girls’ Patrol; Choir; Music Festival; Library Assistant; Sports: Bowling, Swimming, Tennis; Senior Ballot Committee; Phys- ical Education Demonstration Stenographic and Clerical ELAINE ALPHONSINA SARACINO 124 White Street (8) Home Room Reporter (Freshman); Sports: Cheer Leader Substitute, Volleyball, Basketball, Squad Leader; Physical Education Demonstration; Class Day, Usher Clerical RUTH ELEANOR SAYWARD Ruthie 117 Hampden Road, East Longmeadow Commerce, Editorial Editor; G. O. Agent; Student Library Service; Home Room President and Reporter (Senior); Sen- ior Life Saving; Physical Education Demonstration; Senior Executive Committee; Class Day, Usher; G. O. Dance, Com- mittee Stenographic LENORA JULIA SCARNICI Lenny 81 Central Street (5) Girls’ Patrol; Home Room Reporter (Junior); Home Room Secretary (Freshman); Class Day, Usher; Physical Education Demonstration Clerical ALICE MARY SCHABOWSKI 88 Monrovia Street (4) Class Day, Usher; Physical Education Demonstration; Roller Skating Clerical JOHN TAYLOR SCOTT 112 Hampden Road, East Longmeadow General ELIZABETH ANN SEIGIEL Betty 26 John Street (4) Pro Merito (Senior); Education Week Speaker (Junior) ; Spelling Bee Assembly (Junior); G. O. Accountant Stenographic and Bookkeeping ELEANOR ROSE SERAFINO El 220 Cass Street (4) Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Squad Leaders, Physical Edu- cation Demonstration; Class Day, Usher Clerical PATRICIA ROSE SHAW Dimples 5 Ashley Street (5) Class Day, Usher; Physical Education Demonstration Clerical BEVERLY JANE SNYDER Bev 7 Groveland Street (8) Commerce, Exchanges and Type Editor; Pro Merito (Senior) ; G. O. Accountant; Home Room Reporter (Senior); Sports: Cheerleader (Letter), Volleyball (Numeral); Physical Edu- cation Demonstration (Junior) Stenographic and Bookkeeping CATHERINE SPANOS Cathy 72 Linden Street (4) Sports: Tennis, Physical Education Demonstration; Class Day, Usher Bookkeeping IRIS BEVERLY STARR 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue (8) Commerce, News Staff; Pro Merito; Class Day, Usher; Phys- ical Education Demonstration; History Assembly (Junior) Stenographic JOAN FRANCES STARSIAK Jo 156 Harvard Street (9) Home Room Vice-President (Senior); Roller Skating Stenographic PHYLLIS STENBERG Phil 93 Andrews Street (9) Caduceus, Cutline Editor; Pro Merito (Junior) ; Girls’ Patrol; Class Day, Usher College Preparatory and Stenographic FERN ELIZABETH STETSON Red 48 Lawnwood Street (9) Class Day, Usher; Physical Education Demonstration (Junior) College Preparatory and Bookkeeping BETTY-ANNE STICKLES Betty 109 Wellington Street (9) Glee Club; Le Foyer; Class Day, Committee; Freshmen-Junior Social, Committee; Speaker for American Education Week Assembly nae clerica HARLEAN ELAINE STODDARD Butch 94 Catalpa Terrace (9) Class Vice-President (Junior and Senior) ; Girls’ Patrol; Class Day, Chairman; Home Room President (Junior); Music: Choir, Music Festival; Class Will, Committee; G. O. Assembly Bookkeeping BETTY ANN STRUMS Strumboli 658 Union Street (9) Commerce Capers; Class Day; Sports: Softball (Numeral) ; Music: Glee Club (Freshman), Choir (Freshman), Choir Mistress (Junior) Clerical GEORGE LOUIS SYMONDS Gidge 171 College Street (9) Band; Mixed Chorus (Junior); Boys’ Glee Club (Junior) Clerical JOAN FAYE SYNER 36 Buchholz Street (9) f Home Room Secretary (Freshman); Student Library Service (Junior); Commerce Capers (Cast); Class Day (Cast, Com- mittee ) Clerical ALBERT JOSEPH TAUPIER . 54 Merwin Street (3) Commerce Capers, Dixieland Band: Lunch Room Aid; Class Day: Music Festival, Boys’ Glee Club, Mixed Chorus; Band Bookkeeping BONNIE JEAN TAYLOR Bon 34 Laurel Street (7) Caduceus, Advertising Editor and Co-Feature Editor; Pro Merito (Senior); G. O. Accountant; Music: Glee Club, Choir, Mixed Chorus; Commerce Capers. Chairman of Ticket Com- mittee; American History Assembly; Student Library Service Bookkeeping Al CONSTANCE JOAN TAYLOR Connie 72 Congress Street (4) Student Council (Freshman, Senior), Secretary to Western Mass. Assoc. of Student Councils; G. O. Avent; Cheerleader: Home Room Secretary: Visual Aids; Physical Education Demonstration: Class Day Committee College Preparatory and Bookkeeping ALICE KEARSARGE TELMOSSE Al 200 Eastern Avenue (9) Bookkeeping JEAN ELAINE THIBAULT Jean 225 Gillette Avenue (8) Glee Club (Junior); Physical Education Demonstration (Junior ) Clerical ELEANOR FRANCES THOMAS EL 233 White Street (8) Commerce Capers; Glee Club (Junior, Senior) Clerical ELAINE ELEANOR THOMPSON Dolly 14 Greenacre Lane, East JToongmeadow Student Library Service (Senior); Drama Club (Senior) : Education Week Speakers (Senior) ; Commerce Capers (Cast) ; Bowling (Freshman, Junior, Senior) Clerical BETTY LOUISE THRESHER Bet 3 Creseent Hill, East Longmeadow Commerce, News Editor: Pro Merito (Senior); Assembly Committee (Junior); Office Aid: Girls’ Patrol; Commerce Capers: Sports: Bowling, Softball, Physical Education Dem- onstration: Home Room President: Hostess to Governors at Eastern States; Girls’ State Representative (East Longmeadow ) Stenographic DORIS NAGMAN TILLEY 18 Porter Street (4) Clerical FRANCINE LOUISE TONELLO Fran 167 Massachusetts Avenue (9) Commerce, Feature Editor and Business Manager; Pro Merito (Senior); G. O. Accountant; Le Foyer; Tri-Hi-Y; Sports: Bowling, Interschool Bowling Tournament, Physical Education Demonstration; Tuberculosis Association Volunteer Stenographic and Bookkeeping ANTOINETTE ANN TRANGHESE Toni 17 Marble Street (5) Glee Club (Freshman, Junior): Music Festival (Junior) : Physical Education Demonstration (Junior); Volleyball (Nu- meral ) Clerical JOHN VINCENT TRANGHESE Trang 57 Central Street (5) Education-Week Speaker (Junior); Physical Education Dem- onstration Clerical JUDITH ANN TROMBLAY Judy 98 Berbay Circle (9) Caduceus, Editor in Chief; Home Room President: Pro Merito (Senior) ; Le Foyer, Vice-President; G. A. A. Board; Student Council; Kumtux; Sports: Basketball, Tennis, Bowling, Phys- ical Education Demonstration; Committees: Class Day, G. O. Assembly, Commerce Capers College Preparatory and Stenographic NATALIE ADRIENNE TUBER Nat 49 Draper Street (8) Pro Merito (Senior) ; G. O. Accountant: Bowling (Freshman) : Physical Education Demonstration (Junior) Stenographic and Bookkeeping ALDA MARY VEDOVELLI Al 83 Norwood Street (5) S:udent Library Service (Senior); Sports: Rollerskating, Bowling, Swimming; Hampden Tuberculosis Volunteer Clerical PATRICIA ANN VEDOVELLI Pat 110 Clantoy Street (4) Bowling (Numeral); Physical Education Demonstration Bookkeeping BEVERLY JEAN VERATTI Bev 217% Tyler Street (9) Home Room Reporter (Freshman); Glee Club (Freshman, Junior) Volleyball (Captain ) Clerical ANNA ROSE VERDUCCI 29 Lombard Street (5) Clerical VIRGINIA ELIZABETH VIGNONE Ginger 167 Redlands Street (4) Home Room Secretary (Senior); Commerce Capers (Cast) : Baton Twirler (Leader); Music: Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Music Festival; Sports: Senior Life Saving (Numeral), Roller Skating; Committees: Class Day Bookkeeping JOYCE MARIE ViVENZIO Joy 116 William Street (5) Committees: Class Day, G. O. Dance; Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Captain (Freshman), Physical Education Demon- stration (Junior); Tuberculosis Association Volunteer Clerical ELEANOR, RUTH WAGMAN Zel 54 Alsace Street (8) Glee Club (Junior), Choir and Mixed Chorus (Senior) ; Music Festival (Junior); Christmas Program (Senior) Bookkeeping JUNE ELIZABETH WALKER 218 Senator Street (8) Glee Club (Freshman); Mixed Chorus (Junior) ; Commerce Capers (Cast) Clerical SHIRLEY MAE WATSON Shirl 28 Rush Street (8) Commerce, Copy Editor: G. O. Agent (Junior); Office Aid (Junior): Pro Merito (Junior); Le Foyer (Junior, Senior) : Student Council (Senior); Committees: Class Day, G. O. Assembly, Senior Class Prophecy, Freshman-Junior Social Stenographic [ 32] LOIS ELAINE WEEKS Loe 30 Glenwood Circle, Longmeadow Bookkeeping JACQUELYN RUTH WEST Jackie 63 Warrenton Street (9) Class Day, Cast (Junior); G. O. Accountant Bookkeeping BARBARA JOAN WHEELOCK Babs 207 Wilbraham Avenue (9) Girls’ Patrol; Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Cheer- leader; Class Day; G. O. Assembly; Glee Club (Junior) ; Student Council Representative (Junior, Senior); G. A. A, Representative; Physical Educat ion Demonstration Clerical JEAN ELIZABETH WHITAKER 155 Belmont Avenue (8) Commerce, Girls’ Sports; Pro Merito (Senior); G. O. Ac- countant; Girls’ Patrol; Music: Glee Club, Choir; Sports: Swimming, Tennis, Bowling, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball. Outing Club, Senior Life Saving; Tuberculosis Association Volunteer Stenographic and Bookkeeping PHYLLIS ANNE WHITE Phyl 53 Yale Street (9) College Preparatory and Stenographic JOANNE GAIL WILCOX Jo 387 Walnut Street (5) Commerce, Fashions; Committees: Assembly, Senior Ballot; Education Week Speaker; Music: Girls’ Glee Club, Music Festival: Tuberculosis Association Volunteer Bookkeeping JANET ROSE WILDER Jan 57 Merrimac Avenue (4) Music: Glee Club (Freshman, Junior); Music Festival; Phys- ical Education Demonstration Clerical JO-ANN LUELLA WILSON Jo 170 Sharon Street (4) Cheerleading; Class Day Committee Bookkeeping DONALD ROBERT YOUNG Don 3098 Main Street (7) Commerce Capers; Mixed Chorus (Senior) Bookkeeping JO ANNE ROBERTA YOUNG He 58 Pearl Street (5) Commerce Capers (Junior) Clerical MILDRED PAULINE ZADES Midge 100 Massasoit Street (7) Clerical RICHARD WALTER ZAWADA Dick 18 Worthy Street (4) Hi-Y, Man Without A Country; Lunch Room Aid Clerical FRANCES MARIE ZITTA Frannie 21 Thornton Street (4) Le Foyer (Junior, Senior) ; Music Festival (Junior) ; Physical Education Demonstration | Stenographic FRANK ANTHONY PHILLIPS 52 Calhoun Street RITA FRANCES CIRILLO 76 Acushnet Avenue LAWRENCE HOWARD RICH 59 Dawes Street MARGARET ANNA YURKO 5 Ringgold Street Keyhole Discovorivs. (Three-Year Honor Students) Dolores G. Balegno Edith M. Batchelder Cynthia L. Burt Dolores M. Costantini Marguerite T. Cote Susan Davis Betty Fusco Barbara R. Giustina’ Barbara-Jane Hitchcock Miriam F. Hotis Barbara M. Johnston Carolyn A. Koetsch Mary Ann P. Kupiec Joan A. LaBelle Kathleen M. McCluskey — Gloria J. Mellberg Joan F. Starsiak Phyllis M. Stenberg Francine L. Tonello Judith A. Tromblay Natalie A. Tuber Shirley M. Watson Senior Key Students STANDING, GIRLS’ PATROL CAPTAIN, Stella Filiault; BOYS’ PATROL CAPTAIN, Albert Riskalla; BOYS’ SPORTS REP- RESENTATIVE, Harold Holmes; MUSIC DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE, Susan Davis; G. A. A. BOARD PRESIDENT, Ida Gulluni; BOYS’ SPORTS REPRESENTATIVE, Lawrence Rich; CLASS PRESIDENT, Roger Bradley; “COMMERCE” ED- ITOR IN CHIEF, Nancy Parker . . . SEATED—STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT, Beverly Matthews; SENIOR AUDITOR, Mary Ann McCarthy; ‘‘CADUCEUS” EDITOR IN CHIEF, Judith Tromblay; PRO MERITO PRESIDENT, Gloria Mellberg. SENIOR KEY STUDENTS SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Possessing the initiative to discover their own keys (Elaine Kurowski) to success, some ambitious seniors attained prominence Freshman Year as leaders in such varied school activities as clubs f Reen ; y Three hundred freshmen, frightened and green, athletics, music, art, class officerships, Caduceus, and ; ; In the year 49 appeared on the scene. Commerce. Although their problems occasionally Seniors seemed haughty, school at: iain oO ES eee ? seemed unsurmountable, they worked unrelentingly to Seared little freshmen in, atrane een S e : achieve their goal, excellence. It is only fitting, there- fore, that tribute be paid to the Senior Key Students of When we reached Commerce that early September, [OSSE Me iheatronhvcomee nee onl we were being tossed into a strange new land. Although at first we encountered more trouble than we had an- ticipated, the excitement of this new adventure thrilled us. We did not wish to be observed peeping into un- familiar quarters, but we just couldn’t help being in- quisitive about this foreign land. During the morning and between escapes, we crept unsurely along the im- pressive trails of Commerce, gazing in admiration at the seniors who were so sure of every step. With reluctance we learned to accept those seniors’ practical jokes as part of our initiation ceremonies. Then, after going through various tribal traditions and customs, we were considered full-fledged members of S. O. Smith and Company. For the remainder of the year, our exploring party was led by Anthony Albano, Charles Baird, and June Kine. Freshie Day 1950 KNEELING, LEFT TO RIGHT—Anthony Albano, Charles Baird, Theresa Benjamin, Dolores Balegno.. . STANDING—Beyerly Dinnie, Dick Solomon, Dorothy Babbitt, Sally De Angelis. [ 34 | Senior Executive Committee STANDING—President Roger Bradley ... 223; Miss Nelligan, Adviser . Miss Connell, Assistant Adviser; Shirley Watson. Junior Year Freshman Days over, Juniors at last: Three hundred students, proud of their past. Making school history, building each day, Records of usefulness; sure of the way. During our second episode of adventuring, we were led forward by Charles Baird, Harlean Stoddard, and June King. Again we zestfully supported our G. O. drive which was to finance our trip for another year. Along in February, following months of lessons and homework, came the discovery of gold, class rings, a real treasure! Then, April brought the big project of our Junior year: it was our responsibility to uphold the tradition of Commerce and present the seniors with a Class Day program. After much debate we decided up- on “Past-Present-Fuiure” as our theme. We were com- pensated for our labors by the warm reminiscent smile the seniors wore all during the day. All too soon June brought us the realization that we, too, had passed that time-divide between the junior and senior continents; that following our last school vacation we would be near the close of our explorations. Senior Year Now we are seniors, haughty and grand, No longer timid, a conquering band; Loyal to Commerce, glad to be here; Proud of achievement, real and sincere. FIRST ROW —Rena Lungarini, LAST ROW—Florence Bernini, . CENTER ROW—Barbara Giustina, 113; Murton Brown, 210;; Phyllis White, 219; Bettty Thresher, 327A; Edith Payne, 223; Nina Plumb, 224... 22.05 Jets 115; Secretary June King; Ruth Sayward, 326; Nancy Parker, ABSENT—Joan Burley, With an air of sombreness, we entered our final ex- pedition; anxiety concerning the land ahead at first cast a slight shadow over all our actions. Successfully plot- ting our course, however, were two indispensable guides, Misses Nelligan and Connell, as well as our senior leaders, Roger Bradley, Harlean Stoddard, and June King. With mirth and jollity, we then swung into the rhythm of Freshie Day. In the afternoon, as we led the parade to Pratt Field, our minds raced swiftly to the time when we had been at-the-end-of-the-line freshies. Momentarily, a cloud crossed our sunny horizon; sud- denly we had remembered that this would be our last Freshie Day. Months of busy study and extracurricular activities elapsed. Then, in caps and gowns, the seniors enjoyed Class Day. That same evening, our banquet was held at the Hotel Kimball. Then, the friendliness and warmth that is evident around a family table shone brightly through our conversation. We attended in May our long-awaited Prom. On June ninth came graduation night, a fitting conclusion to our three years of explora- tion and discovery. As we filed down the Auditorium path, our hearts were heavy; eyes filled with tears: we realized this was the last time we would all be together as a class. Pride soon eclipsed the regret, however, for we felt the eyes of our families and friends excitedly watching us. As our hands reached out and grasped the piece of white-rolled paper, we had but one thought, “to act well our parts, for there all honor lies.” We were leaving this land and going on to explore a more expansive one: the world. THE SENIORS SPEAK Freshie Day abolished? Eliminate from Commerce that beloved day of bedlam when seniors command foolishly-dressed freshmen ? Never! The following quotation from dylls of the King, “The old order changeth, yielding place to new,” suggests a truth now confront- ing our students: Isn’t it time to replace our particular type of freshman initiation with a more entertaining program? The Caduceus editors offer this solution: An assembly dedicated to the freshmen seems a probable answer to this bewildering problem. The initial event of the program could be a march into the assembly hall of fantastically attired freshies, possibly to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” a very fitting tune for the occasion. Immediately following this entrance, a senior committee, strolling through the throng of admiring freshmen, could choose the most uniquely, grotesquely, originally, and comically costumed initiates. Those selected then would line up on the stage and be pre- sented to the audience. Winners would be ac- claimed through the amount of handclapping given each contestant. These victors then would be called upon to voice their thanks for the honor conferred upon them. The outstanding feature of this assembly might be a Truth or Consequences quiz. Similar to the radio competitors, freshmen contestants would have at least one second to answer the questions of their antagonists, the seniors. These interrogations would consist of such embarras- sing inquiries as, “What do you think of the seniors?” “Who in your opinion is the pret- tiest boy?” And to the boys, “Who do you believe is the most glamorous girl?” The awards should be bestowed on grounds of good sportsmanship only. The grand finale would be a sone by the seniors dedicated and sung to the initiates, in- dicating their official acceptance into the High School of Commerce. This general program for anew Freshie Day would need to be planned by a capable senior committee —a real challenge to the present junior and future senior class! A Mosaic of Seniors ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT—R. Kenney, F. Petrangelo, F. Keough, M. Brown, P. McCullough . . . ROW 2—E. Kurowski, W. Ouimette, B. Snyder... ROW 3—A. Riskalla, E. Brodeur, E. Colbert . . . ROW 4—K. O’Connor, I. Moretti, G. Mellberg . . . ROW 5—C. Baird, B. Guistina, J. Castonguay, B. Wheelock, F. Bernini, I. Gulluni, R. Amato ... ROW 6—B. Matthews, J. Tromblay, J. Bonini, J. Rossi, I. Gulluni, J. Lizzi . ROW 7—I1. Moretti, H. Cookas, M. O’Leary. [ 36 ] GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARDS Keeping in mind the attributes of dependability, serv- ice, leadership, and patriotism, the faculty members se- lected Susan Davis and Albert Riskalla as the Com- merce good citizens for 1952. Previously, this honor has been conferred annually upon only a girl, chosen by the faculty from the three highest nominations made by the senior class. This was called the D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award. This year, however, a boy was also elected for his good citizenship. Exemplifying her outstanding activities, Susan repre- sented Commerce at Girls’ State and served as an editor on Caduceus. A willing and dependable member of the Commerce Music Department, she ungrudgingly coached many of the freshman, as well as practiced on the cello and trombone. The time she expended on typing slides to be used during school assemblies is only another in- stance of her extreme co-operation which was performed without recognition or praise. This same sense of responsibility was evidenced by Albert Riskalla. Outstanding on the soccer and baseball teams, he assisted also in managing the basketball squad and acting as its statistician. As Captain of the Boys’ Patrol, no one was more conscientious. A member of the C ommerce staff, he accomplished more than his share in order to improve the paper. Not adverse to criticism, this boy gained the respect of both teachers and classmates for his loyal spirit. Both of these stu- dents merit their selection as High School of Commerce outstanding citizens for 1952. ENDS—GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARDS: Susan Davis, Albert G. Riskalla. . L. Bradley . . . BOTTOM—Charles G. Baird Girls’ State Bridgewater State Teachers’ College was first seen by Susan Davis and Betty Thresher when they reached Girls’ State on June 22. Betty held the office of city clerk, while Sue was elected mayor of her city. Later, they partook in many events: state and city elections, sports, and party meetings. Exposition Host Along with delegates from neighboring high schools, Betty Thresher later represented Commerce at the East- ern States Exposition where she acted as host to Gov. Driscoll of New Jersey. Boys’ State Charles Baird and Albert Riskalla, who attended the 1982 session of Massachusetts Boys’ State as represen- tatives of the High School of Commerce, learned many intricacies of state government. These two boys realized that the future of Boys’ State is the future of America. Student Government Day Elected from Commerce to S tudent Government Day in Boston, on March 14, was Charles Baird. During this legislative period, such bills as mentality tests for voters, comic book censorship, and public school courses in politics, illustrated Governor Dever’s statement that “youthful vision is indispensable.” A. I. C. Model Congress Selected by Mr. Stone to represent Commerce at the A. I. C. Model Congress on April 4 and 5, Roger Brad- ley introduced a bill to require the adoption of a uni- form system for the selection of appointees to the U. S. Military and Naval Academies. . MIDDLE — OTHER AWARDS, TOP: Betty L. Thresher, Roger Prettiest ROSANNE BABINEAU Aa. Class Sweetheart LORRAINE CASINEAU Class Flirt ELEANOR COLBERT Class Chatterbox JEAN HALEY Shortest WILDRED OUIMETTE Pleasing Smile BEVERLY PATTERSON DID MOST FOR CLASS, BEST ALL-AROUND MOST POPULAR, MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED NANCY LOU CHAMBERLIN SENIOR Class Wit, Actor HARRIET BAER Most Athletic BARBARA CHARLAND Noisiest BA | Shyest Best-mannered IVANNA MORETTI Most Studious GLORIA MELLBERG ADELE KING ae Fashion Plate LENORA SCARNICI [ 38 J Mocs iss se Tallest Class Giggler JACQUELYN WEST BARBARA WHEELOCK BALLOT Artist, and Actor, Most Popular, Best Mannered, Class Poet CHARLES BAIRD BEST ALL-AROUND ROGER BRADL DID MOST FOR CLASS Shortest Shyest THOMAS CLOONAN RUPERT JOHNSON Class Sheik HARRY COOKAS RAYMOND KENNEY CLASS COUPLE Alibi King Class Musician GENO MAGGI ROOSEVELT GOOSBY Most Likely to Succeed Most Athletic Ideal Secretary ALBERT RISKALLA HAROLD HOLMES JUNE KING [ 39] Handsomest, Pleasing Smile BRIEL CALABRE Most Studious MAURICE COT Noisiest LEON PYZIC . Best Dressed JOHN TRANGHESE Winners Jake All CARD TRICKS In games of life, as in those of cards, the real trick of winning is not dependent upon only skill, luck, or mentality. Req- uisite, also, are such personal qualities as concentration, alertness, co-operation, and perseverance. After reading the fol- lowing editorials, try to guess which students will be the “winners who will take all.” [ 40 | The Second Flight Winners (Junior Class Leaders) BOTTOM TO TOP—J. White (Pres.), C. Norris (Sec.), Miss Hunt (Adviser) . . . STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS—E. Amato, P. Daigle, P. Hannon, I. Ceravolo, G. Demers, N. Smith - . . ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE—R. Krupke, R. Chambers, F. Geisel. [ 41] Room 107 STANDING—R. Chambers, R. Churchill, R. Belanger, R. Brooks, J. Bryskiewicz, R. Bastian. 2.) Campitie Bliss, M. Archambault, J. Brisbine. . dio iBteiliwere, (5 IEXUURE 9 6 (Wn. TBWEEE)) 6 Gc D. Billups, G. Carney . Callahan. HIRSL=G¢y Burt, Mass) Connelleee ce. Belanger, P. Ballard. AMIABLE 107 Amiability: According to discerning Miss Connell, this quality was possessed by the twenty-six students who daily deposited their books in room 107. Petite Elaine Amato, for instance, good-naturedly alternated between her lively, cheer-leading personality and a more seri- ous facet of her character essential for Student Council and Pro Merito. Early realizing the necessity for a sweet temper when trying to collect money, Joan Bigda displayed hers when acting as G. O. Agent. Friendly home economic aid, Margaret Brassard, also readily of- fered her assistance whenever needed in the home room. By consistently volunteering to conduct opening ex- ercises in the morning, other willing helpers, such as Barbara Adams and Marie Babineau, revealed their agreeable dispositions. Adding his amicable nature to a variety of organizations, busy Bob Chambers partici- pated in athletics, music, and executive activities, Patsy Cards G. Bartolucci (Vice-Pres.), R. Churchill . [ 4 9 IN FRONT OF POST—B. Adams (Sect.), M. Babineau, L. . THIRD ROW—M. Brassard (G. O. Alternate), . SECOND ROW—L. Barre, G. Biondi, P. Ardolino, G. Bartolucci FIRST ROW—A. Basile, J. Bigda (G. O. Agent), E. Amato (Pres.), . ABSENT FROM PICTURE—P. Ballard, V. Billings, D. od dite Campiti enhanced the general amiability of the room by contributing his happy chatter. Both patience and af- fability also were essential for Phyllis Ardolino in her Drama Club and cheerleading roles. Several other acquiescent students had interesting hobbies. Consistent with her desire to become a soloist, Dorothy Billups listed singing as her favorite means of entertainment. A more domestic girl, Joy Brisbane, probably anticipated a different type of career when she mentioned cooking and sewing as her spare-time occu- pations. Prospective bookkeeper, Rose Brooks, liked to collect all sorts of buttons. Revealing artistic yearnings, classmates Clarence Burt and Lois Barre enjoyed draw- ing. Possibly because hobbies consumed so much time, the majority of pupils in this home room advocated less daily home-work. As indicated by their responsive ques- tionnaires, as well as by their activities, these amiable pupils were pleasantly adjusted to the routine of Com- merce. Room 120 STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT—A. Gendron, R. Corbeil, J. Dudzinski, D. Carney, W. Clark, F. Curto, V. D’Agosting. . . FOURTH ROW—H. Clay, J. Crocker, J. Deraleau, E. DeMarco, D. Denault, E. Clements, M. Connaughton .. . THIRD ROW—R. Grassetti, E. Converse, J. Coache, B. Cook, S. Cross, G. Demers (G. O. Agent) . SECOND ROW—G. Cowee, L. D’Agostino, F. Degon, M. DeLizia, M. Clancy ... FIRST ROW— M. Cunningham, P. Daigle, R. Cooley, J. Clarke, L. DalZova, J. Broderick .. . ABSENT FROM PICTURE—A. Duteau. Cards FIRST—Miss Jenks... J. Dudzinski, V. D’Agostino . .. J. Crocker, G. Demers. ALERT 120 Under the wise and methodical supervision of Miss Jenks, the juniors in Room 120 maintained an alert at- titude, conducive of victory. Vivacious Gale Demers, for instance, cordially smiling at all her co-operative classmates, bustled about her many duties as G. O. Agent, Student Council member, and Cheerleader. An - especially well-known student, Vinnie D’Agostino, not only attained recognition in soccer as All-City Center, but also achieved an even greater victory on September 26, 1951: then he became an American citizen. One of the other active boys, Henry Clay, played baskethall, besides participating in the Boys’ Patrol and the stage erew. Also wide awake, Judith Crocker, unlike her ar- tistic twin sisters, displayed outstanding ability in play- ine the piano. More eager students, attractive, dark- haired Jeanette Deraleau and Robert Cooley, always ap- [ 43 ] peared to possess especially good spirits, an attribute so essential for success in life. Among the other ambitious students, Jean Broderick and Bill Clark often spoke of their desire to attend col- lege. Realizing the inevitable for boys of these days, Arthur Gendron, remarked that he had already made plans to join the service. Not waiting until his gradua- tion, Donald Carney worked after school driving a flower truck. Also farsighted, Lucy Dal Zovo hoped to become a nurse after finishing high school; Joan Coache dreamed of traveling — after she had earned enough money to defray the expense. Many of these pupils confessed definite ideas for school improvements: starting school earlier and end- ing earlier; longer sessions, but no homework; larger, cleaner locker rooms; and a shop, as an added attrac- tion for boys to enroll in Commerce. Possibly as seni- ors, they may evidence the initiative to effect some of these or other reforms. Room 121 STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT—B. Chaffee, J. Chalk, J. Malmborg, F. Geisel, J. Cebula, E. Dobek, J. Kakley, R. Krupke (Pres.) . KIFTH ROW—ZJ. Eraser, B:. Dillon): - FOURTH ROW—J. Capaccio, D. Fisher, E. Dinnie (Sect., G. O. Agent), P. Giannetti, F. Farashian, H. Donovan, E. Froebel, E. Drake, N. Gioscia (V. Pres.) . THIRD ROW—S. Gallagher, H. Martin, EH. Drago, L. Gale . . . SECOND ROW—V. Cafasso, J. Gaimari, J. Durant, L. Chabot, P. Hamel... FIRST ROW—I. Ceravolo, R. Fish, S. Campiti, C. Foster. Cards FIRST — Mr. Shipway... J. Capaccio... V. Cafasso, F. Geisel, I. Ceravolo . . . R. Krupke . . E. Dinnie, N. Gioscia. HUMOR-LOVING 121 Although the average teen-ager possesses a sense of humor, this quality was especially apparent in 121. Easily expressing amusement, Mr. Shipway’s eyes twin- kled, and a momentary twitch of his mouth suggested his appreciation of a droll remark made by one of his joking students. Also evidencing a keen wit, Fred Geisel apparently enjoyed the hearty laughter that greeted his many comical remarks. As an incentive for many of Happy’s jokes, home room Vice-President Neiola Gio- scia’s sportiveness has been the cause of many pleasant moments for his classmates. Jolly Roberta Fish also was easily provoked to laughter during the spare time preceding the daily home room period. Undoubtedly, Irene Ceravolo’s spontaneous smiles added to the warm atmosphere of 121. Because of her manifold duties as a member of Cheerleaders, Girls’ Patrol, G. A. A. Board, Drama Club, and Student [ 44 J Council, of which she was elected Vice-President, she often was absent from the room. Another cheerfully busy girl, Carol Foster, chose Choir and Glee Club in which to use her talents, whereas joyous Sara Campiti exerted her skills on after-school salesmanship. Not al- ways showing outward amusement, Helen Donovan ney- ertheless enjoyed life, especially when she was roller skating or dancing. Smiling Johann Fraser harbored as laudable an ambition — college. Always ready for a laugh was scintillating Betty Dillon, who dreamed of becoming a Wave. Joan Giamari enjoyed an interesting, but chilly, hobby — skating; her proficiency was re- warded by membership in the Springfield Ice Birds. Also active, Richard Krupke participated in the As- sembly Committee, Le Foyer, Boys’ Patrol, Drama Club, and Capers. Even though every student in 121 apparently led a busy life, Mr. Shipway commented, “Everyone in the room always is ready for some fun and a good joke.” Room 208 STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT—M. Maddaloni, A. Laudate, S. Melanson, W. Larson, E. McDonagh, A. Messier . . ROW—J. Cipriani, L. Chapin, B. Hewitt, N. Glancy, S. Golden, J. Cirillo... - FOURTH ROW—E. Chapin, B. Ethier, H. Hatch, C. Ferrero, B. Hanson. . . THIRD SECOND ROW— A. Gonyea (Sect.), E. Hemingway (G. O. Agent), B. Hastings, G. Daury (Treas.), C. Guiggio, E. Goldrick . . . FIRST ROW—P. Hannon (Pres.), P. Graham, E. Hatzipetro, B. Gilman, P. Graveline, C. Gitberg ... ABSENT FROM PICTURE—S. Farmer, P. Grassetti (V. Pres.), D. Guyer, B. Hastings. Cards FIRST—Miss Dickerman... B. Hewitt. . RESOURCEFUL 208 When the members of 208 re-entered Commerce last fall, magnetic Miss Dickerman greeted them in her warmly genial manner. Due to her understanding of both young people and of their school life, her students always felt the incentive not only for extracurricular participation, but also for scholastic improvement. Warm-hearted Alice Gonyea and Pat Always-Smiling Hannon ably handled the position of secretary and home room presidency. Attractive Betty Hewitt contributed to Commerce life by her participation in Kumtux and Choir. Also musical, Stanley Melanson played in the band, while Patricia Graham became one of the “De- tourettes” of Commerce Capers fame. Possessing a dif- ferent ability, Pro Merito member Barbara Hanson con- sistently achieved honors, as did Eleanor Goldrick, secretary of the Junior Pro Merito. Hobbies, as well as school affairs, provided an outlet for the excess energy of many members of this group. . M. Maddaloni, C. Ferrero; A. Gonyea, P. Hannon. [4 For instance, gentle, sweet-voiced Catherine Ferraro en- joyed scampering around “shooting” her friends — with a camera, of course. Other hobbyists included studious Barbara Gilman, book-lover, and G. O. Agent Betty Hemmingway, a collector of antiques. Implying a wish for greater comfort, some pupils reiterated their desire for less homework. Beverly Hastings, for example, preferred shorter daily assign- ments; while Pat Grassetti compromised by stating her willingness to study at home except over the holidays or on nights of school activities. Suggesting another solution, Harriot Hatch advocated a longer school day that would obviate much of her homework. In com- plete contrast with this longer school session, likeable Class Comedian Mario Maddaloni continued his excel- lent record of attempting to exit as near 2:45 as pos- sible! Thus, resourceful 208 proved that with a help- ful adviser and an interest in life, school can become a pleasant routine. SAGACIOUS 222 Against a background of many colorful maps and ex- pressive pictures of notables in American history, schol- arly Mr. Taylor ably guided the thirty-five bright stu- dents of 222. Undoubtedly, such academic surroundings have influenced the actions of these discerning juniors. Leading the home room scholastically, President Nancy Smith, Pro Merito member, has been endowed with many natural gifts; possibly this accounted for her membership in Student Council, G.A.A. Board, Cheer- leaders, and Girls’ Patrol. Two other girls in this group, cheerful Janet La Belle and Pat Sullivan, treasurer of Junior Pro Merito, also held high honor grades. Repre- senting a different type of mental co-ordination, lanky William Morehouse and easy-going, home room Vice- President Taso Pantazelos kept in practice for basket- ball games. Several more capable members evidenced acumen by [ 46 making definite plans for the future. One aspiring stu- dent, Robert Mulholland, desired an unusual vocation, that of a mortician. Both tiny Evelyn Kennedy and Thomas Normoyle expected to enter the armed forces. Also career-minded, Sally Shea hoped to attend college and “become a physical education teacher like Miss Perkins.” tions in the business world for their post-graduation The majority of the students preferred posi- days, a natural choice for this type of high school. Anticipating the need for actual experience in busi- ness, a few perspicacious students already had secured employment. Two of these, Shirley Scott and Shirley Smart, worked as salesgirls, while their classmate, Ida Jacobs, enjoyed a baby-sitting vocation. Possibly even more serious-minded, Cynthia Sighinolfi spent many of her after-school hours employed as a library assistant. Thus, these sagacious juniors, under the patient counsel of Mr. Taylor, undoubtedly will rank high among the “winners who will take all.” Room 222 STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT—E. Kennedy, R. Small, A. September, C. Sighinolfi, T. Normoyle, I. Jacobs, J. Kay, M. Jackowski FOURTH ROW—J. LaBelle, P. Sullivan, S. Seott, M. Gallagher, P. Pauze . . . THIRD ROW—B. Hutcheons (G. O. Agent), F. Hopkins, N. Smith (Pres.), S. Simpson, Py Reale SECOND ROW —R. Shastany, S. Smart, M. Saracino (G. O. Alternate), S. Shea, R. Mulholland (Sect.) ... FIRST ROW—M. Kowalezyk, A. Knodler, A. Karol, E. Kurzawa, M. Kelly, W. Morehouse ABSENT FROM PICTURE—F. La Pierre. Cards HIRST—Mr. Taylor ©. «1 Al Karol iNeomiG ieee P. Sullivan, W. Morehouse, T. Pantazelos (V. Pres.). CO-OPERATIVE 302 The inhabitants of 302 lived in entire concord: all sorts of biological specimens, ranging from pickled erass-hoppers to sprightly hamsters, formed “one happy family.” Led by Mr. Wilder, lover of nature — human or otherwise — 100% G. O. membership was reached early in the drive. Another motivating force, Agent Joan Marszalek, aided in the 100% Caduceus sale. Due to their complete harmony, this group evidenced an espe- cially co-operative attitude. Melding their abilities to produce this unified effect, many of the pupils showed that they were aces in their particular fields of endeavor. In scholarship, for ex- ample, such studious Pro Merito members as Muriel MeIntosh and Mary Marchese held the highest hands. Contrasting with these more serious girls, vivacious, red-haired Mona Symonds exemplified gaiety. The choice of efficient officers, President Mary Leventis and Room 302 STANDING ON STAIRS, LEFT TO RIGHT — A. Levesque, P. McGovern, B. Mantoni (V. Pres.), J. Manzi... BEFORE POST—M. Marchese, M. Leven- tis (Pres.), J. Mango (Sect., G. O. Alternate), S. Marchant, W. Mason... FOURTH ROW—S. Mc- Donald, J. McCarthy, R. Lee, E. Lee . . . THIRD ROW —P. Meaney, M. Lynch, M. McIntosh, B. Lind- man... SECOND ROW—M. McDonald, R. Starzyk, M. Lenville, M. Symonds FIRST ROW—24J. Lucas, A. Lavoie, B. Levine, L. Tarpinian, J. Marszalek (G. O. Agent), J. Leonard. Cards Wilder J. Marszalek . White Mice ... Mr. Leventis, J. Mango, M. M. Marchese. [ 47 ] Secretary Joanne Mango, further proved the perception of the home room. No group would be complete, however, without such enthusiastic sport fans as earnest Betty Lindman and eager Pat McGovern; serious Mary Lynch expressed her interest in skating and tennis. All the girls enjoyed voluble Joan Manzi, whose incessant chatter endeared her to every pupil. Harmony was also revealed by their elected careers. Future stewardess Lucy Tarpinian, for instance, claimed that traveling was her favorite avoca- tion. An asset to her nursing ambition, baby-sitting, was enjoyed by home room vice-president, Barbara Mantoni. Paradoxically, Mary Lenville’s pastime, collecting shoes, held no connection with her chosen profession of hairdressing. Aside from such humorous contrasts, how- ever, the team spirit of these girls should prove to be an asset in future years: group harmony is a prime factor for success. CONCENTRATION 311 Miss Scott’s reiterated desire for “a perfect home room” has undoubtedly motivated her twenty-eight girls to complement the quiet atmosphere of 311 by an at- titude of concentration upon their work. Even the fur- nishings of colored draperies, sewing machines, and ironing boards intensified this omnipresent, business- like air. One of the earnest students, soft-spoken Carole Norris, bore the titles of Junior Class Secretary, Home Room President, a Pro Merito member, and Junior Lieutenant on Patrol. Also persevering, black haired, dark-eyed Pat Morisi was a member of the Girls’ Patrol and secretary of the home room. Another painstaking student, Marion Orciari, worked unflaggingly as G. O. Agent. Other girls, gazing into the future with anticipation, concentrated on their ambitions. Gail Moakler, for in- [ 48 ] Room 311 STANDING—E. Methot, M. Orciari (G. O. Agent), E. Murray, B. Mosher, J. Posik, J.” Newell, J.” Payers Se O nlc mre emer. FOURTH ROW —C. Norris (Pres.), P. Paniches, M. Ober, E. Moskwa.. . THIRD ROW—V. Misisco, G. Moakler, J. Nicho- laides, M. Osborne . . . SECOND ROW— Y. Methe, E. Midwood, P. Morganstern, H. Nitkowski, B. Miller, F. Nelmes... FIRST ROW—G. Moriarty, B. Mee, A. Mironowich, P. Morisi (Sect.), E. Palmer, T. Moriarty . . ABSENT FROM PIC- TURE—L. Page. Cards FIRST—H. Nitkowski, B. Mosher, M. Or- ciari . . . GC. Norris) eevassmoconte stance, wished for a happy marriage; plucky Pearle Morganstern preferred to join the Waves; while thought- ful Beverly Mee desired a career in the field of nursing. Artistic in temperament, Lillian Page hoped to become an interior decorator. Career-minded Theresa Moriarty, another reflective student, planned to further her educa- tion in a teachers’ college. On the other hand, Sheilah O’Brien was content with acquiring any type of work. Possibly more original than diligent were several other girls who requested changes in the High School of Commerce. For example, social-minded Helen Nit- kowski expressed this opinion, “I think Commerce should have more dances; each class might put one on.” Still another inventive pupil, Eleanor Moskwa, stated, “I think the classes should be seated as follows: first floor, seniors; second, juniors; third, freshmen.” As a whole, however, the girls in 311 were quite satisfied with Commerce as it is at present. Ss aR Room 317 BACK, LEFT TO RIGHT—C. Robbins, S. Taylor, M. Ryan, B. Quinn, M. Sansonetti, C. Roccisano, C. Ravosa . . . THIRD ROW—P. Plifka, J. Rowland, J. Rogers (Treas.), R. Taylor . . . SECOND ROW—C. Quinlisk, M. Poggi (G. O. Agent), E. Price, A. Ravosa . pe Se ROW—M. Purdy (G. O. Agent), C. Rennell (Pres.), Y. Pelletier, J. St. Charles, P. Richotte. . . ABSENT FROM PICTURE—C. Pepe, G. Pereira, B. Povenko. Room 322 STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT—J. Washington, P. Yem- ingian (V. Pres.), P. Westberg, R. Santaniello, J. White, T. Walsh, D. Superman, R. Thomas... FOURTH ROW— F. Yacovone (Sect.), P. Zahtila, J. Tetreault (Pres.), G. Waterman ... THIRD ROW—M. Wohlfahrt, J. Volpini (G. O. Alternate), J. Williamson (G. O. Agent), E. Wooden Trongone, T. Walsh . J. Yuskalis, S. Workum, M. Treganowan, R. Williams, (aly AAO a . SECOND ROW—G. Witkop (Treas.), J. Vinton, S. . FIRST ROW—E. Wisniowski, . ABSENT FROM PICTURE—J. St. Germain. Cards 317—M. Sansonetti, P. Plifka... s22—— 4 White, KR. santaniello ... J. Tetreault, F. Yacovone. . DETERMINED 317 Was 317 determined? One proof of this quality was the adviser, fiery-haired Mrs. Davis, who displayed her admirable ability to concentrate in the midst of her twittering junior girls. Equally as persistent was Mari- anne Poggi, go-getter of a G. O. agent, who reiterated her desire for “more chance to talk in your home room.”. Echoing her sentiment, Phyllis Plifka strongly advo- eated “Freedom of Speech!” In accordance with the mood of these assertions, Marie Sansonetti unfolded her skill as the lively class joker. Another wishful thinker of this group, Janet Rogers, active home room treasurer, favored the installation of television sets in the High School of Commerce. Far more sensible was Pro Merito member Carolyn Rennell, who acted as gra- cious executive in performing her home room presiden- tial duties. Although these are only a few of the out- standing personalities of 317, they establish grounds for the classification, “determined.” M. Poggi (G. O. Agent), C. Rennell | 49 | (Bess) ia te . J. Williamson, Miss McCleary, P. Yemingian. J. Rogers (Treas.) ... Mrs. Davis. PERSEVERING 322 As dealer in 322, Miss McCleary’s mirthful manner of “laying the cards on the table” instigated the attribute of perseverance in her scoring players. Although the smallest member, petite Jacqueline Tetreault ably pre- sided as the room president. Even in his freshman year, dynamic Jeffrey White resolved to become outstanding in scholarship and extracurricular activities. This proved to be an important factor in his being chosen Junior Class President and Pro Merito Vice-President. Also active, Filomena Yacovone and Patricia Yemingian were chosen secretary and vice-president of their room. A few other earnest members of the room revealed a diversity of ambitions. For example, June Williamson, G. O. Agent, desired to enter the nursing profession; Janet Washington wished to join the Nurses Cadets. Naturally, the majority of the persevering students in 322, like many others in Commerce, anticipated work in the business world, Freshmen Whats Wrong with the Picture? Vy are Y Gf Z4 Branca RRS THE FRESHMAN PICTURE (Guess how many errors can be found in the above sketch) Like all beginners, our freshmen naturally make errors, especially during their first months in a new school. Most of them, however, possess enviable traits that already have effected their adjustment to the Commerce way of life. How well they will fit the Junior picture — or the Senior — is anyone’s guess. At present, however, there is very little wrong with their picture! [ 50 | The First Flight (Freshmen Leaders) FROM BOTTOM UP—Elaine Serra (President), Shirley Provost (Vice-President), Miss Dobbs (Adviser) . . . STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS—Rose Marie Palreiro, Joyce Fusco, Viola Salvas, Carol House . . . ON LANDING—Ann Santaniello, Joan Savage . .. UPPER STAIRS—ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE—Donald Houghton, William Fielding ... ABSENT FROM PICTURE—Marilyn King (Secretary). [5 | FRESHIE DAYS Anything Wrong with This Picture? FRESHMEN — BOYS OR GIRLS ?—Robert Fielding, Lyle Dorn, Robert Belli, Nicki Blake, Anna May Jorgenson, Margie Bates. [ 52 J Room 112 BACK, LEFT TO RIGHT — C. Claytenburg, J. Bugbee, S. Col- lings, M. Chestnut, F. Caserio, L. Granger, S. Claing, N. Coles -.- FOURTH ROW—R. Carter, C. Cellilli, A. Brown, P. Breslin, S. Clark (Sec., G. O. Alternate), G. Cocchi (G. O. Agent), M. Bragete . LHIRD ROW—L. Keough, N. Harrington, R. Hig- eins)... .. SECOND. ROW—J. Grover, D. Houghton (Pres.), K. Heebner, R. Giuggio . : FIRST ROW—J. Brownlee, E. Carpenter, T. Chisholm, N. Em- erson (V. Pres.), P. Bullock, J. Cirillo .. . ABSENT—C. Camp- bell, D. Green, R. Johnson, Mrs. Snyder INSET — Mr. Serafino. COLORFUL 105 Gaily colorful blackboard cartoons, pictures on bul- letin boards, and piquant cherubs peering from the walls lent a cheerful individuality to 105. Strangely, some of these drawings seemed to exemplify its inhabi- tants. For instance, decorating a closet door, a cherubic figure animated by a pixie smile typified Miss Rankin, the adviser; from keen laughing eyes both untiringly watched the students. In a far corner, an agile cherub striding a thermometer symbolized both G. O. Agent Margie Bates and Vice-President Susan Borghi, while a | sprawling clown on the rear blackboard suggested Presi- dent Robert Belli, joker of the group. However, Bob was as serious in sports as were his pals, Tony Curto, Terry Beusee, and Bill Fielding. On the rear board, an athletic girl represented Jeannette Archambault, G. A. A. representative. Still another sketch, that of Don Quixote, symbolized Standish Barrows, Commerce Capers impersonator. Smiling happily, one cherub sug- gested Karen Anderson after her role in a successful library program before the faculty. Thus the residents of 105 were unified with their colorful surroundings. Room 105 SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT— T. Beusee, A. Curto, R. Belli (Pres.), W. Fielding, D. Bar- nard... THIRD ROW—R. Ben- son, M. Belton, E. Assarian, P. Bailey, N. Blake, T. Clason . SECOND ROW—A. Bowrys, M. Belniak, J. Bilodeau, P. Beaupre, S. Bourdon, L. Avato, M. Bates (Treas., G. O. Agent) . . FIRST ROW—S. Allen, B. Bates, J. Archambault, F. Al- bano, K. Anderson, S. Borghi (V= Pres., G.O. Alternate), Ji. Barrett. INSET—H. E. Rankin. DISTINCTIVE 112 Not an ornament broke the austere appearance of 112, but all signs of severity were dispelled at the clang- ing of the 8:30 bell, when thirty-four vivacious fresh- men daily settled into their assigned places. With them, entered an atmosphere of warmth and friendliness. Both congenial Mr. Serafino, their former leader; and their present counselor, kindly Mrs. Snyder, encouraged the conviviality of the members of this home room. Amid these sprightly newcomers sat home room Presi- dent Donald Houghton, always smiling and cheerful. Also ready with a joke, Leonard Granger early became Another student, Gloria Cocchi, gained both in personality and the uncontested reparteeist of this group. selling ability, due to her practice as G. O. Agent. As for ambition, one personable pupil, Roy Johnson, not satisfied with playing only one instrument, ambitiously mastered four: baritone, snare drum, piano, and bass viol. A second alert instrumentalist, James Grover, was cornet player in the Commerce band. The group in room 112 certainly displayed personality plus! Room 114 LAST ROW—J. Crosby, J. Cuoco, P. Daudlin, C. Duval (Pres., G. O. Agent) i THIRD ROW—J. Crosby, H. Daigle, B. Deso, D. Dofter, R. Croteau SECOND ROW—A. Davis, T. Delizia, T. Coughlin, M. De Gray, B. J. DeCandio, G. Demos, C. Denver... FIRST ROW—P. Daponde, D. Cres- sotti, B. Gore, M. Diliberto, J. Dernago, J. Dukette, E. Donohue, A. Fattini ABSENT — M. Contakis, C. Coulson, J. Dalrymple, P. DiFalco, M. Dufur... IN- SET—Miss Dobbs. Desnoyers, SOPHISTICATED 114 Could an exclusive apparel shop be located in a school room? Two glass cases, filled with smart dresses, skirts, and blouses, created this illusion in 114. Con- genial, blue-eyed Miss Dobbs, the proprietress, by her own excellent selection of chic clothing, added to this misleading conception. Undoubtedly supplementing the stylish atmosphere were the twenty-nine girls who filled the fashionable establishment before 8:30 each morn- ing. They, however, were far too animated to be man- nikins! One amiable girl, Mary Contakis, was selected as home room reporter. Other members distinguished themselves in various ways: Carol Duval, as the class “song bird” and home room president; Connie Coulson, as custodian of certain members of the rodent family in Honor students included Barbara Desnoyers, a Drama Club member; and Eleanor Dono- hue, a dancer, Despite their complete satisfaction with this modish room, the members did deplore the fact her biology class. that they never saw price tags adorning those appealing showcase garments, [ 54] Room 118 BACK, LEFT TO RIGHT— W. Ross, W. Megliola, R. Rogers, F. Oldenburg, B. Gauthier .. . FOURTH ROW —E. Garofala, C. Filiault, H. Georgaroudokis, J. Gil- A. Foresi, S. Fazio THIRD ROW:-— R. Schmidt, B. Gilbert, M. Gaff- ney, J. Richter, J. Fusco, S. Furr ... SECOND ROW — J. Howard, A. Gleason, L. Maitland, D. Giorgini, B. Fleming, W. Norkin, A. Pod- gorski . . . FIRST ROW— C. Goddard, P. Foster, H. Goss (G. O. Agent), M. Gebo ... ABSENT—G. Frey, M. Gelineau, M. Gordon, N. McEwan ... INSET — Mr. Stone. mour, CONFIDENT 118 Even during the few frenzied moments before the 8:25 bell, an assured, I-know-what-I’m-doing atmosphere prevailed in 118. A mild buzzing and shuffling of feet apparently did not affect any of the more studious freshmen, such as assured Betty Fleming. Further typi- fying the certainty of this room, Joyce Fusco unhesitat- ingly entered into the routine of Commerce by being elected to the Student Council. Also performing her duties self-reliantly, Irene Goss, G. O. Agent, repre- sented another example of the secure attitude of these pupils. Walter Ross, a third confident pupil, settled into the habits of the school by actively participating in basketball. When asked whether these students endeavored to make merry during home room period, one of them re- plied, “Not in this room!” This innocent remark was misleading, since it implied a stern, grim supervisor, On the contrary, Mr. Stone, quietly working at his desk, seldom needed to reproach. What, then, was wrong with this picture of 118? Nothing — except that two open doors Door.” bore identical signs, “Please Close the Room 212 BACK, LEFT TO RIGHT — J. King, M. Ledger, J. Keith, M. Greene, M. Lapponese, E. Blais, C. Landry, N. Lewis, J. LaBelle, J. Lambert, B. Lawler (G. O. Alternate), M. Koch, J. Lada- bouche, L. LaVigne. . . THIRD ROW P. Murach, B. McDon- ald, M. Kane, K. Kuralt, J. Lovett, V. Komar, J. Leone, M. Larrivee, L. Lavine (Treas.), L. LaPierre, J. LeBeau . . . SEC- OND ROW — J. Lincoln, A. Lewis, D. Legos (V. Pres.), C. Lambert, P. Leonard, G. La- moureux (G. O. Agent), M. iiioyd (Sect:.), M. King, I. Lopato . .. FIRST ROW — A. LeDoux, T. Lantaigne (Pres.), C. McCarthy .. . ABSENT—B. Kowic, J. Lahiere, J. Lange . -. INSET — Mr. Miller. ADAPTABLE 122 Could anyone guess how freshmen will react to the businesslike atmosphere at the High School of Com- merce? After their free and easy junior high days, the adjustment is not always easy. Typical examples of normal responses were manifested in room 122, where Miss Smith patiently attempted to inculcate into her students the ideology of Commerce. Some members found senior high life difficult at first. For example, although alert Beverly Greaves soon achieved honor rating, she earlier had felt the “stern- ness of the teachers” hard to understand. Other stu- dents, such as Anna Jorgenson, found that homework assignments were longer than they had anticipated. Even from the first day, comedian Dot Johnson, dra- matic Nancy Joubert, and executive G. O. Agent Mar- garet Jernstrom enjoyed the friendly life at Commerce. Another tractable pupil, Carol House, promptly adapted herself to the school spirit, as evidenced by her election to the GAA Board and Sudent Council. Thus the mem- bers of this room showed early signs of natural ad- justment to the prevailing atmosphere of industry. [55 | Room 122 BACK, LEFT TO RIGHT — A. Jorgenson, B. Greaves, L. Jones, S. Jones... FOURTH ROW E. Harrison, J. Hill, N. De- lamo, B. Hobson (V. Pres.), B. Hammarstrom (Pres.), J. Gow- ans, N. Haskell, P. Holland . THIRD ROW—P. Grazio, K. Granger, C. House (Sect.), A. Grout, M. Gross, F. Johnson, R. Munford .. . SECOND ROW —G. Hartzell, A. Dwyer, G. Gosselin, E. Halpern (Treas., G. O. Alternate), B. Horine, L. Van Weest, P. Dougherty .. . FIRST ROW—M. Jones, C. Hur- ley, M. Jernstrom, K. Spada, L. Gozzi ABSENT — B. Guindon, D. Johnston, N. Jou- bert . . . INSET—Miss Smith. INDUSTRIOUS 212 A reciprocal interest shown both by conscientious Mr. Miller and his students promoted the establishment of a sociable, yet industrious group in 212. For instance, home room president, Terry Lantaigne, strove to direct the attention of her classmates towards participation in school affairs. As a result, persevering G. O. agents, Beverly Lawler and Gloria Lamoreux, could boast a 100% membership in the G. O. drive and an average percentage in the Caduceus sale. Another assiduous worker, Marilyn King, was chosen Secretary of the Freshman Class, while vivacious but consistent Joyce Ladabouche was elected to Student Council. Reliable and diligent, too, was Margaret Lloyd, who held the executive position of Secretary in this busy room. Other members of the group took a keen interest in such extracurricular activities as bowling, basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Margaret Koch, for example, en- joyed roller skating, while her classmate, jolly Jean- nette Keith, took an active part in many after-school athletics. All of these girls evoked an atmosphere of industry in 212. Room 216A BACK, LEFT TO RIGHT — P. Miner, T. Maleszewski, M. Moodie, E. Martin, B. Marszalek, C. Marchand . . STEP 4 — M. MacDougall, V. Mullen, F. Marlowe, B. Marsh... STEP 3 — P, Meyers, J. McCarthy, E. Nowak (G. O. Alternate), J. Miller, J. Macomber, J. McDon- nell, A. Nowak (Sect., G. O. Agent) ... STEP 2—M. Miller, M. McDonald, J. Mazza (V. Pres.), J. Maggio, B. McCor- mick, J. Mosher. . . STEP 1 —S. McMannis, J. Maestrone, I. Murphy, J. Minnon ... AB- SENT FROM PICTURE — K. Mackler, J. Menard, C. Messen- ger (Pres.), J. Mondou, B. Nowak . . . INSET — Mr. Oswald. CHEERFUL 216A When its thirty-two active members filled the room with their jovial, good-natured spirit, 216A produced a colorful picture. Mr. Oswald always smilingly, but meaningfully, rebuked his happy freshmen whenever their gaiety became too vigorous. At first unaccustomed to the routine of Commerce, the students soon cheer- fully adapted themselves to even the daily homework. As Marion MacDonald expressed it, “At first, the home- work seemed to swamp me, but that was probably be- cause | didn’t like to work after loafing all summer.” Several others, not usually averse to learning, echoed the sentiment of convivial Joanne Minnon, who, on her first encounter with biology, querulously revealed this line of thought, “When I saw those ‘things’ on the ta- ble, I thought I would be sick; but now I study them with interest.” Another student, sunny Frances Mar- lowe, prettily dressed in a snappy red and white uni- form, twirled her baton to the music of the Commerce band at the basketball games. Despite the geniality of this room, however, something was missing: not one boy, with the exception of Mr. Oswald, resided in 216A! [ 56 | CONTENTED 220 Despite the somber, almost ominous appearance created by weird shorthand inscriptions on the dark boards of 220, serene, modish Miss Conway infused a feeling of warm friendliness into her home room. Here, thirty-two freshmen resided in entire concord. Typical- ly exemplifying this satisfaction, happy-go-lucky Presi- dent Ann Santaniello further brightened this atmosphere with her vibrant personality. Also sunny was Vice-Presi- dent Joan Savage, whose twinkling blue eyes, freckled face, and impish grin belied her shy, quiet manner. An- other officer, self-confident Claudette Stevens, success- fully executed her duties as G. O. Agent by procuring a 90% membership in the General Organization. Possibly this was the best known freshman home room in the school, for this harmonious group boasted many important members. Here, for example, could be found popular Elaine Serra, maximum honor student and freshman class president. Also in 220 were Student Council member, Viola Salvas; and athletic June Savoy, both honor pupils. These contented freshmen, under the excellent guidance of Miss Conway, will ably fill the “junior picture.” Room 220 BACK, LEFT TO RIGHT — J. Roos, P. Small, C. Stevens (G. O. Agent), B. Spinolo, A. San- taniello (Pres.), P. Smith, J. Smith, C. Searles . . . THIRD ROW—G. Snyder, J. Savoy, D. Rooney, J. Sweeney, B. Shea, B. Smead, E. Schneeloch . . SECOND ROW—E. Serra, B. Thurlow, C. Thompson, OC. Sroka, J. Levesque, C. Self, P. Therrien . . . FIRST ROW — G. Stoughton, J. Serafino, V. Salvas (Sect.), M. Shropshire, F.. Shea, L. Roy, L. Smith... ABSENT — S. St. Martin, J. Savage (V. Pres.), J. Slepno, M. Strosberg, J. White... INSET—Miss Conway. SENSIBLE 225 Although only freshmen, the students of 225 dis- played much common sense during their first year in Commerce. This asset was due, in part, to the under- standing manner of their adviser, Miss Hunt. Exempli- fying their judicious attitude, Joan Prime suggested the motto, “Practice may not make perfect, but it certainly helps.” Shirley Provost, a second wise pupil, utilized every home room period to complete her assignments in order to spend more outside time executing her duties of Freshman Vice-President. Expressing another logical point of view, Evelyn Jones asserted, “Play when it’s time to play, and work when it’s time to work.” Honor student, Beverly Pike, a member of the Com- merce band and active in sports, was still another illus- tration of the alert atmosphere found in this room. Further typifying their common sense, choir member Janet Sue Radomski worked earnestly to become an honor student. Aggregately, the opinions of these fresh- men can be condensed into this loyal sentiment which was revealed in one of their questionnaires: “(Commerce just can’t be beat!” Room 320 BACK, LEFT TO RIGHT — D. Weston, J. Whipple, R. Tyburski, J. Tyburski, E. Zancan, A. Walker, H. Schott . . . THIRD ROW —F. Sheehan, T. Weather- bee, F. Voight, M. Wisen- burn, G. Varzeas, M. Tyler SECOND ROW—P. Wesolowski, M. Waller (G.O. Alternate), J. Webb, B. Walezak, E. Zahtila, T. Yacovone, L. Tucker, E. Tredo, M. Ward... FIRST ROW — S. Tootill, B. Waldron (G. O. Agent), B. Wood, S. Seymour, J. Trudeau, N. Wiedersheim, M. Wray, .C. Weisse ... ABSENT — M. Torcia, M. Valenti, J. Verducci . INSET — Mr. Jones. [57 | Room 225 BACK, LEFT TO RIGHT —E. Quinn, J. Poules, A. Rado, M. Murdoch, D. Ollari (G. O. Alternate), Ja erime. ds elletier.. . FOURTH ROW — B. Pi- ecard, B. Picard, S. Rob- inson. E. Jones, J. Radom- ski, B. Reedy, C. Severns, D. Patnode (V. Pres.), B. Pike . . . THIRD ROW— H. Rex, B. Meadows, R. Palreiro, V. Palumbo, 5S. Provost (Pres.), M. Rob- erts, D. Prokop, I. Rossi . . SECOND ROW — S. Robertson, B. Perrah, P. Perrault, E. LaPierre, M. Pepe, A. Paioletti, B. Reardon... FIRST ROW J. Robertson, B. Rattell, C. Pomeroy, I. Rinaldi, E. Provost (G. O. Agent), . . . ABSENT—N. Park- man, P. Picard, S. Podo- sek, C. Rich, H. Robertson . . . INSET — Miss Hunt. ACTIVE 320 Room 320 always presented a picture of brisk energy even after 8:35, when its thirty lively students settled down to complete home work due that day. This ani- mated vivacity might have been inculcated into them by their adviser, Mr. Jones; because of his ability to combine sound guidance with humor, he was well-liked by all of his pupils. Apparently emulating his continual activity, many of his freshmen participated in various phases of the school life. For example, Tom Weather- bee, clarinet player, spent his spare moments practicing with the Commerce Dixieland Band. Also a member of this spirited musical group was drummer James Whipple. Utilizing every home room study period reviewing the previous night’s homework, Elizabeth Zahtile evidenced another type of activity. Beverly Waldron, G. O. Agent, was equally as busy, for she spent many hours collect- ing money for the various drives conducted throughout the year. Because of experience gained from their par- ticipation in these and other outside activities, the en- ergetic freshmen of room 320 will be much better quali- fied to-enjoy their junior year. A JIGSAW PICTURE As the events of the school year are recalled, each one seems dim, until, like a jigsaw puzzle, memory gradually fits together the pieces of the past months. Glance at the facing page. How many of the events can you name? Then read the editorials. How good is your memory ? Da] co Remember These Days? FRESHIE DAY—Sandra Aumond, Mary Belniak, Laura Avato, Betty Bates ... Kneeling—Jo Anne Barrett ...G. O. ASSEMBLY—Raymond Kenney .. . JOURNALISM CONVENTION— Kathryn O'Connor, Barbara Hitchcock, Joan Norman, Judith Tromblay, Bonnie Taylor, Marguerite Cote, Susan Davis, June King . . . EXPOSITION—Josephine Montagna, Beverly Matthews, Grace Lopata, Judith Tromblay . .. FIELD DAY— Marguerite Cote, Joan Ferrero, Mr. Stone... “COMMERCE CAPERS”’’—Harry Cookas, Corena Ravosa, Harold Holmes, [59 J A HECTIC DAY Perfume, onions, seniors —oh what a smell! Freshie Day again; initiates looked well; Pants above knees was the costume for boys; In such misoutfits, where was their poise ? On the girls, short skirts, one stocking, one sock — With Do-Right Williams acting as cop. Commanding Seniors were mighty and high, Freshmen obeying — perhaps with a sigh; Poor Juniors, left out, looked on with glee, With thoughts of next year when Seniors they'd be. At 8:25, bells sounded all ‘round; All Freshies then vanished; not one could be found. At lunch time, the Seniors paraded — supreme, But Freshies, minus straws, sighed, “Oh, how mean!” Then back to classes all went for awhile, Awaiting their Field Day, this time with a smile, For then they'd be equals to compete in the races — When even new Freshies could show their clean faces. Then off to Field Day all went once again, To see which class would luckily win. Cars ablaze with red, blue, and white, Preceded the classes; they made quite a sight. Competition ran high and the best class came through — Had you been a Senior, you'd have thought so, too. THE END Initiation Fun TOP, Freshies: M. Contakis, M. Weisenburn, J. Minnon; Seniors: E. Robbins, S. Filiault BOTTOM, LEFT—J. Nadeau, Humble Freshman ... RIGHT—E. Bryan, A. Giuggio, J. Bugbee . . . LOWER LEFT—Contestants: I. Sheehan, A. Podgorski. Freshie Day Exhibits LOWER RIGHT — TOP, BACK ROW—T. Franco, A. Curto, C. Fredericks . .. FRONT ROW— T. Beusee, D. Barnard, S. Bar- rows... BOTTOM, BACK ROW —KE. Seigel, B. Snyder, C. Koetsch, M. Kirk . . . FRONT ROW —P. Perrault, M. Roberts, A. LeDoux, C. Severance, J. LaBelle, M. Waller. [ 60 | POISED ALOOFNESS . . . Harold Holmes. Field Day Fun TOPweMAGHR WATCHERS .. . BOTTOM — Mr. Taylor, Mr. Jones, Mr. Smith, Faculty Participants. TO THE JUNIOR ACHIEVERS Maureen O'Leary, where were you, When Freshies needed your shampoo ? Those pungent odors Commerce smelled A deodorizer should have dispelled! You might have made some money, too, Had the thought occurred to any of you, For Freshmen gladly would have paid To have you offer them some aid. Go hide your heads in mournful shame: You lost a chance for school-wide fame. HIGH SPIRITS Left! Right! 1400 clamping feet advanced toward Pratt Field amid the rat-tat-tat of the school band and the noisy shouting of excited Commerce students. Nor did the noise cease when the exuberant crowd reached its destination. Immediately Doc. Melville, as Master of Ceremonies, encouraged enthusiastic rivalry in many competitive games. The victorious completion of the last contest awarded final points to the triumphant seniors. Meanwhile, the faculty members, wielding harmless periodicals, engaged in a vicious newspaper duel, which soon proved the superiority of Mrs. Mori- arty and Mr. Smith. Only a few minutes elapsed be- tween these contests and refreshment time, when starv- a ing boys and girls hungrily munched hot dogs and ice POSERS, TOP—J. Broderick, J. Tetreault, G. Demers; CENTER, STAND- cream, and gulped coke. Although the 1951 Field Day ING—M. Saracino, F. Keough, R. Goosby, E. Drago, H. Burger, L. Rich, oes , 5 ‘ F. Geisel . . . SITTING—G. Daury, J. Broderick, J. Tetreault, G. Demers; evoked a feeling of exultation for the seniors, both the BOTTOM—P. Ardolino, CG. Baird, E. Amato, J. Mango, I. Ceravolo, N. freshman and junior classes expressed their complete Casoni, E. DeMarco, J. Lizzi . . . SECOND ROW—4J. Volpini, J. Cipriani, ; $ P. Hannon... FIRST ROW—4J. Volpini, J. Bonini, J. Rossi... FRONT satisfaction. Satins Bovina. [ 61] ECCENTRICS (G. O. Assembly ) Was Mr. Rumpal ever a father? Or the High School of Commerce a penthouse overlooking the metropolis of Springfield? Did an excited audience once watch paper bags sprouting the bright eyes and shapely legs of Mary Bruso and Joan Syner? Or hear concerted underclass swoons greet the melodramatic tones of Hal Singer Holmes and the nasal falsetto of Ray Be-Happy Kenney? Did a sigh of jealousy escape as moustachioed Mr. Jones made strongly hesitant love to a suddenly antiquated and white- haired Miss McCleary? Fantastic occurrences, but they act- ually transpired on September 12, during the G. O. Assem- bly arranged by the Student Council Committee, Judy Tromblay, Roger Bradley, and Connie Taylor. The pro- G. O. Assembly gram apparently aroused very real enthusiasm, for Treas- urer Walker later declared a 90% membership. CIRCLE, TOP—M. Bruso, J. Syner, R. Bradley ... BOTTOM — W. Ouimette, R. Kenney, H. Holmes. RAIN INTO SHINE (G. O. Dance) Rain, driving in torrents, made th e night chill and raw; inside the warm Municipal Auditorium, happy young people danced to the music of Wendall Brad- ways orchestra. Dreary weather never dampens high spirits. An occasional popping of flash bulbs illumi- nated excited eyes that reflected the thrill and enjoy- ment of an informal dance. The first excitement had subsided by 9:30, when many couples, leaving the floor, stood idly talking. Suddenly everyone noticed the arrival of a stranger. Soon, such calls as “Swing your partners” and “Do-si-do with your corners all”, sung by this fascinating new: comer, made the auditorium resound with rustling skirts, clapping hands, and bursts of laughter. Nor was this the only innovation of the evening. In the Grand March, that had been delayed until 10:00, G. O. Agents, march- ing as a group, flaunted either a Red Raider or a G. O. letter, as they wove in and out of the colorful maze. Two hours later, the Municipal Auditorium, resuming its habitual aspect, appeared as cold and desolate as the weather outside. The G. O. dance of 1951 had ended. G. O. Celebrants TOP, G. O. ASSEMBLY, BAND —R. Chambers, T. Weatherbee, P. Graham, M. Cote, E. Kurowski, S. Davis, E. Batchelder . . . CENTER, ONE HUNDRED PER- CENTERS—M. Bates, E. Hemingway, B. Lawler, G. Mellberg, B. Hitchcock; BACKGROUND—B. Dinnie, J. Marszalek, J. Williamson, C. Baird . . . MASTER OF CEREMONIES—R. Bradley; CHAIRMAN OF G. O. COMMITTEE—J. Tromblay . . . LOWER PICTURES, G. O. DANCE, LEFT TO RIGHT—P. McCullough, E. Kurowski, S. Robertson, A. Gleason .. . Soloist, H. Holmes; SEATED—T. Curto, M. Ward, W. Schott, S. Robertson . . . BOTTOM, RECEPTION LINE—Miss Dobbs, Miss Dickerman, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Miller, Miss Bulkeley, R. Bradley (Senior President), R. Sayward, Guests . | 62 | “OUR FAIR DAY” “Cherubs” snapping here and there; Clicking cameras everywhere; Seniors, white caps boldly showing; Juniors, eager faces glowing; Freshmen, wandering in and out — Crowds that pushed and shoved about. Mirth, frivolity, laughter, joking; Smoke and dust to set breaths choking. In one door and out another; Children lost, and crying, “Mother!” Cows and horses, chicks galore, Friendly folk, n’er glimpsed before. A second here, a second there, The seventeenth was really “FAIR”. September °51 was gay: � HURRAH for EXPOSITION DAY! The Gardeners (Circle) R. JOHNSON, R. BRUNETTE, C. BAIRD, A. ALBANO Shots of Exposition Grounds TOP, EXPOSITION SCENES—Souvenir Booth, Amusements . . . CENTER, HILAR- IOUS POSERS, THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—E. Payne, N. Lewis, V. Billings, B. Hewitt .. . KNEELING—J. Capaccio, M. McIntosh . . . SENSELESS SENIORS W. Ouimette, R. Kenney, M. O'Leary, M. Brown, M. Cote, H. Cookas ... CAR DECORATIONS-—S. Seymour, J. Serafino . . . BOTTOM, STATUES—P. Perrault, M. Ober, J. Nicholaides, P. Meaney, [ 63 ] Assemblies CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY, UPPER LEFT —D. Balegno, P. Daigle . . . ADDED ATTRACTION—“‘Jersey Joe’’ Walcott, V. D’ Agostino, other boys... MUSICAL ASSEMBLY, SECOND LEFT—N. Parker interviewing Mr. W. Haaker... AMATEUR DRAMATICS, ‘The Pop Family’, STANDING—C. Gitburg, R. Krupke, F. Geisel, E. DeMarco . . . KNEELING—P. Ardo- lino, E. Amato, J. Cipriani . . . PANEL DISCUSSION — A. Riskalla, D. Poiter, J. Tranghese ... G@. Maggi, J. Wilcox ... COMEDY, ‘‘To Louise from Vic’’—M. Lazazzera, J. Minnon, G. Maggi. ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS For many years, Commerce has been especially proud of its weekly as- semblies, presented before a “most wonderful” audience, according to opin- ions of guest artists. The programs varied from home talent entertainment to presentations by professional musicians and dramatic teams. This year, the musical assemblies rated high in popularity. The first of these, given by Mr. William Haaker, a talented pianist, received an enthusi- astic welcome. Of more recent date, the Marimba duo presented an especially popular program of selections on a piano and a xylophone-like instrument. Enthusiastic applause always greeted the Commerce musical department. Not only was the band acclaimed, but chorus, choir, and glee clubs also added to the student-body enjoyment. Exemplifying one instance in which these or- ganizations accorded pleasure was the Christmas assembly, a diversified pro- gram of religious and popular numbers. Moreover, school sings with the audience participating pleased a large majority of the pupils. Equally as well received were the amateur dramatic performances. These were initiated by Miss Dickerman’s group in a short pantomime entitled “The Pop Family,” written and directed by the adviser. This skit, which had en- couraged membership in the Drama Club, was followed on February 1 by a clever, well-acted comedy, “To Louise from Vic”. On a more serious plane, panel discussions occurred several times during the school year. Possibly best remembered was the debate following a short motion picture given during American Education Week. Four students con- sidered the moral suggested by the movie: Should honor be placed above friendship? Another outstanding forum, “Has the U. N. Been a Success?”, preceded our election of a Good Government Day representative, and included several of the candidates. At least “different” was a special assembly held for “boys only” —a re- ception line of girls filled the hall! —in which Jersey Joe gave the boys a short talk on keeping physically fit. All of the regular programs, however, were selected by the Assembly Committee that earnestly endeavored to please the greatest number of pupils, by affording stimulating, instructive entertain- ment. [ 64 J ZOP ROW, WINTER—S. Davis, C. Baird, T. Albano, E, Mr. Jones, Mr. Shipway, Mr. Rumpal, Mr. Melville, Mr. Taylor, C. Duval .. . SECOND ROW, POPO THE PUPPET—™M. Brown. SPRING—F. Geisel, T. Weatherbee . . . THIRD ROW, Dancer in Winter, M. Bruso ... FOURTH ROW, SUMMER—H. Baer . . FIFTH ROW—The Boxed Picard Twins. Among the Capers Stars . . FACULTY SKIT—Miss Perkins, Mr. Nickerson. NOVEMBER STORY (Apology to Clement Moore) “Twas the night of the big show, and all through the house. Not a whisper was heard, from a man or his spouse. The curtains, first closed, were opened with care, With actors and props all in readiness there. The audience stirred, then looked straight ahead, While Indians danced in a light that was red. Harry Cookas, as Fall, went out for a nap, When Sue Davis appeared in her furry, white cap. But the bright Winter season she’d Em-ceed ebbed out, After players and dancers had whirled all about. Senior leader, Rog Bradley, next introduced Spring, While Po-Po the Puppet hung limp by a string. A “Hat” skit was shown, where the husband won out; Then spiritual songs proved that Spring was about. Soon, Spring faded fast, and Summer shone through, With Arlene Levesque and the Detourettes, too. The King of the Hoboes was Goosby, it’s true; When Harriet Baer sang, nobody was blue. ’Tis the night after “Capers”, and all through the hall, Ring echoes of Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall; For Coach Russell Williams, whom everyone knows, Brought a “Well-Seasoned Show” to a very fine close. [ 65 J SUH Sis SUGGESTIVE WORDS In rebus fashion, clubs are apt to be recalled by mental pictures evoked when the name of a group is mentioned. Some insignia or the face of a well-liked adviser or pal seems a natural substitution for the title. In the following editorials, the club is not named until the end of the article; thus the reader may try to guess which organization is being discussed. | 66 | Caduceus Board (Cherubites) SEATED—Stella Filiault, Miss Rankin, Ivanna Moretti, Phyllis Stenberg . STANDING—Judith Tromblay (Editor in Chief), Gloria Mellberg (Assistant Editor in Chief), Susan Davis, Marguerite Cote, Charles Baird. (Absent, Barbara-Jane Hitchcock). A REVELATION Although the caduceus wand is very familar to every- one, the connection between it and Cherub, the Com- merce year book mascot, has remained a mystery to all except the editors. That the annual chose the title Caduceus, the insignia of the God of Commerce, is self- explanatory; the birth of Cherub was more recent. In 1943, Art Editor Patricia Shaughnessy decided her staff needed a more personal insignia. Consequently, she created the happy little fellow in his tiny odd clothes with his little hat slung back on his head. [ 67 | Now, in 1952, the relation between the caduceus and the cherub is being revealed. As the wand on the in- signia represents power, so the cherub personifies the strength of affection which always has spurred the edi- tors to expend many hours of intensive labor on their year book. The serpents coiled around the staff in amicability signify harmony; Cherub symbolizes the unusually strong concord evidenced by this co-operative group of editors. Denoting diligence and activity are the wings on the caduceus, while Cherub, by his sparkling eyes and mischievous smile, suggests the alertness and industry of the Caduceus staff. H.E.R. CHERUBS (Caduceus ) Loyal supporters of both Cherub and his wand were the year book editors and their able supervisor, petite, amicable Miss Rankin. Always striving to aid each member to perfect his work, loyally energetic Editor in Chief Judith Tromblay busily directed her staff, either in 105 or 126, while efficient Gloria Mellberg, her as- sistant, also helped to supply exact words essential for concise articles. Almost any morning, happy-go-lucky Janice Decker and vivacious Stella Filiault scurried through the halls in search of teachers to interview. They hoped to ascertain many faculty idiosyncrasies — supposedly unknown to pupils. On the other hand, red- haired Kathryn O’Connor and tranquil Elinor Poellman joined to transcribe talks they had enjoyed with Junior students; while busy Susan Davis inquired into the life histories of hesitant freshman. Sports news that still would be engrossing in June was the goal of genial Charles Baird. To gain the ability of following a specific theme proved a challenge to all of H.E.R.’s charges. Realizing this aim, popular Beverly Matthews and athletic Wil- dred Ouimette, girls’ sports editors, as well as feature editors, calm Bonnie Taylor and gentle Barbara-Jane Hitchcock, wrote and rewrote every editorial: Each paragraph must possess unity! [ 68 ] Caduceus Workshop Top Caduceus ADVISERS — Miss Helen Rankin, Mrs. Marion Davis, Mr. G. Donald Melville . ROOM 126—C. Baird , R. Babineau, I. Moretti, R. Bradley, G. Mellberg, J. Tromblay. Caduceus Board Group Two Rosanne Babineau. Contributors Lower Right Roger Bradley and Judith Mazzarella struggled more eagerly to get different layouts, while find- ing symbols for clubs was the goal of original Mar- euerite Cote and her painstaking co-editor, Ivanna Mo- retti. Equally as active in maintaining a neat file as in her writing was Joan Norman. Assigned to the more tedious job of cutlines, Phyllis Stenberg completed the essential work of determining the correct name for every pictured face, while Rosanne Babineau volunteered her aid to all her co-workers. All of the Caduceus students, in fact, illustrated their group slogan, “All for one and one for all.” ASSISTANTS For the fifteenth con- secutive year, dynamic Miss Rankin guided the entire staff. Assisting her this year were Mrs. Davis and Mr. Mel- ville. Also lending aid, the 1951 art editors, Ruth Crocker and Lois Doy, sketched the clev- er section pages and designed original lay- outs, SEATED—Joan Norman, Judith Mazzarella, Beverly Matthews, Wildred Ouimette . . . STAND- ING — Roger Bradley, Elinor Poellman, Kathryn O’Connor, Bonnie Taylor, Janice Decker, Bulletin Board by 1951 artists, Lois Doy and Ruth Crocker. Commerce Editors STANDING—Francine Tonello, Shirley Watson, Ruth Sayward, Joyce Lawler, Betty Thresher, Rina Lungarini, Albert Riskalla, Jean Dalto; SEATED — Nancy Parker (Editor in Chief) RIGHT — Nancy Parker, Com- merce Editor in Chief, receiving cup from Mr. Musgrave for a winning feature story in Amherst at the Massachusetts League of School Publications annual convention. Commerce Business Staff LEFT TO RIGHT—Joyce Law- ler, Miss Susan C. Dowd, Francine Tonello, Rina Lunga- rini. LAMPLIGHTERS (Commerce ) For ten years, Miss Roberts diligently has upheld for her group the objectives suggested by an inscribed journalism pin: a lamp of knowledge, a quill, and a piece of parchment, symbolical of the implements needed to produce a newspaper. Her staff of twenty- five editors was led this year by their Editor in Chief, Nancy Parker. Of real assistance, due to his intense and co-operative spirit, was Sports’ Editor Albert Riskalla. Miriam Hotis also showed enthusiasm by her constant efforts to produce an enjoyable editorial. Together, this class learned many procedures used in a newspaper office. Commerce Staft BACK ROW — Robert Brunette, Anthony Al- bano, June King, Nancy Albert, Marlene Perlmut- ter, Beverly Snyder... FRONT ROW, Maurice Cote, Eleanor Colbert, Jean Whitaker, Marie Plankey, Iris Starr, Mir- iam Hotis, Joan Palmer, Dolores Boussey, Virginia Raschilla, Joanne Wilcox, Marie Perrone F SEATED, Miss Roberts. (Commerce Business Staff ) For six years the business department of the Com- merce staff has been most efficiently headed by co-opera- tive Miss Dowd. Aiding her this year, three conscien- tious girls loyally performed their assigned tasks: Rena Lungarini secured advertisements to finance the news- paper; business manager, Francine Tonello, handled the incoming checks and money; while Joyce Lawler circulated the copies to all the home rooms in the school. Thus, the various duties of the Commerce Busi- ness Staff were successfully executed by this assiduous group. THE HUMAN STAFF (Girls’ Glee Club) The word staff signifies not only a body of assistants working together under a manager, but also the hori- zontal lines and spaces upon which music is written. When symbolizing Commerce singing groups, both of these connotations might be applied: Mr. Nickerson, an upright clef; his pupils, the notes that produce the melody of familiar tunes. Many times this group con- tributed to the assembly programs. Undoubtedly this “human musical staff” derived, as well as gave, real enjoyment from their membership in the Girls’ Glee Club. (Editorial, BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—J. Redd, J. Crocker, P. McCullough, Mr. Nickerson, R. King, D. Poitier... N. Chamberlin, Rowland, M. Ledger, J. Mango, J. Bigda, P. Gianette, B. Dinnie, K. Russell, E. Robbins, J. Ferrero, E. Boulia, M. Clancy, J. Brodeur, M. Chestnut, B. Clark, C. Foster, B. Hewitt, B. Mason, Choir next Rossi, H. Stoddard, E. Batchelder . So Provost. Chorus (Editorial on Facing Page) REAR ROW —J. Govine, H. Holmes, R. Brunette, Mr. Nickerson, B. Dorn . FOURTH ROW —J. King, P. Mendrick, C. Kaveney, C. Jerome, J. Coache, M. La Zazzera, F. Nelmes, R. King, R. Amato, C. Babineau, A. September THIRD ROW—L. Hallahan, G. Daury, M. Trenganowan, M. Tyler, J. Vinton, M. Perlmutter, P. McCullough, G. Moriarty, J. St. Charles, B. Maher, E. Colbert... SECOND ROW—C. Cray, R. Small, H. Zguro, M. Kowalzyk, P. Sullivan, C. Rennell, E. Wagner, V. Vignone, F. Gowans, J. Leonard . . . FIRST ROW—H. Moskwa, P. Ballard, J. Clarke, D. Billups, C. Elliott, B. Taylor, M. Clancy, J. Ferrero, M. Delesdernier ... ABSENT FROM PICTURE—F. LaPierre, R. McNamara, M. Peyman, R. Taylor, P. Rogers. Glee Club I BACK ROW—B. Dillon, G. Waterman, P. Meaney, Mr. Nickerson, J. Brisbine, E. Methot, J. Broderick . . . SECOND ROW—M. Delizia, C. Quinlisk, T. Walsh, S. Farmer, M. Purdy, S. Collings, S. Cross, P. Graham . . . FIRST ROW—E. Kennedy, D. Fisher, M. Babineau, T. Moriarty, A. Grout, A. Knodler, J. Douglas, J. Menard, N. Chamberlin. page) SECOND ROW—E. Wagman, J. FIRST ROW—W. Ouimette, B. Mosher, . ABSENT FROM PICTURE—G. Biondi, E. S. Toothill J. Whitaker Radomski, C. Robbins, B. Taylor, [ 70] Band STANDING—B. Mosher, B. Fountain, F. Marlowe, C. Frederick, T. Weatherbee, J. Whipple, S. Melanson, M. Brown, R. Johnson, P. Hamel, S. Davis, V. Vignone, Mr. Nickerson, M. Delesdernier . SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT—E. Brodeur, G. Maggi, E. Batchelder, J. Rowland, J. Govine, B. Pike, P. White, G. Symonds, E. Kurowski, P. Graham, D. Costantini, J. White, R. Paquin, S. Allen, K. Robbins, R. Kenney, R. Chambers, A. Taupier. UNIFORMED MUSICIANS (The Band) In their colorful uniforms, Commerce musicians felt a warm glow of belonging; in fact, the band and its uniforms were identical. The high, clear notes of the clarinets, rising over the counterparts, symbolized the impressive hats that always drew attention. Not so prominent, the contributive flutes possibly denoted the salutory visors of the hats. Also important were the trumpets and saxophones, as essential as a jacket to a uniform. Even as sleeves contributed the finishing look to this jacket, so the French horns added to the melody by executing a sound harmony. Most important of all, the belt, the supporting element of a uniform, clearly was analagous to the conductor, Mr. Nickerson, who brought out the prime ability of every individual. Then, too, the trousers, suggested the resonant tones rendered by the regal trombones and baritones. Resounding their staccato beats, the percussion section typified the foun- dation of the uniform, the shoes and socks. Uniforms thus symbolized the Commerce band. HARMONIZERS (Mixed Chorus) A lonely bass vocal note drifting from Room 28 was joined by tenor, alto, and soprano; then, blending, formed familiar melodies. Before the Christmas As- sembly, they mingled in practicing Yuletide music; preceding the Music Festival, a wider variety of songs; and previous to Graduation, anthems symbolizing fu- ture years. The Mixed Chorus truly enjoyed this har- monizing. VOCAL TRIAD (Girls’ Choir) Thirty-seven voices mingled in three-part harmony delighted many music lovers who attended our Christ- mas Assembly and Music Festival this year. This blended triad of tones was the result of faithful practic- ing every Tuesday morning under the direction of a humorous, but firm Mr. Nickerson. Outstanding in the Girls’ Choir, Deloris Poitier, gifted with a high, clear, soprano voice, will be remembered for her rendition of “Indian Love Call’. MUSIO FESTIVAL: TOP—E. Batchelder, D. Boussy, P. White, Mr. Nick. BOTTOM—E. Brodeur, E. Kurowski. [71] Le Foyer Present—Miss Helen Flynn (Adviser), M. Archambault, R. Babineau, Capaccio, L. Chabot, R. Chambers, M. Contakis, V. D'Agostino, Hatzipetro, B. Hitchcock, R. Krupke, J. Ladabouche, T. Lantaigne, C. Messenger, I. Moretti (President), C. Norris, B. Nowak, K. O’Connor, Baird, S. Blumberg, J. Bonini, M. Brown, J. Brownlee, J. Daigle, F. Degon, C. Duval, S. Filiault, S. Gallagher, B. Hanson, E. J. Lawler, I. Lopata, M. McIntosh, J. McMahon, G. Mellberg (Secretary), L. Palmer, N. Parker, E. Payne, E. Provost, I. Schneelock, B. Stickles, F. Tonello, J. Tromblay (Vice-President), S. Trongone, S. Watson, T. Weatherbee, P. White, J. Williamson, G. Witkop, F. ZACtae iene INSERT, INITIATION—C. Messenger, C. Norris. CONVENTIONAL BALANCE (Le Foyer) Examine the conventionalized design of the fleur-de-lis emblem, for this symbol suggested an outstanding Com- merce club. That central band-like structure holding the petals together symbolized the forceful adviser, Miss Flynn, possessor of a similar linking power. Upholding the design rose the efficient officers: co-operative, Presi- dent Ivanna Moretti; ever-willing Vice-President Judy Tromblay; and effective Gloria Mellberg, Secretary. Balancing the design on left and right, forty-eight mem- bers complete the insignia. Typifying the climax of most meetings, refreshments were served to all of the fleur-de-lis members. FRIENDLY INDIANS (Kumtux) Waving and bending like beckoning fingers, stiff, decorative feathers, always worn by initiates, seemed to convey the English translation of a club name, “Come friend”. The amicability suggested by this title per- meated the atmosphere of many social activities held by this group throughout the year. Such parties were care- fully arranged by committees under the direction of President, Joan LaBelle. Assisting her in the officiating duties were Kathleen McClusky, secretary; Bev Mat- thews, vice-president; and Dolores Balegno, treasurer. Always enthusiastic, Miss Lynch gave understanding guidance to Kumtux, the fellowship club of Commerce. Kumtux THIRD ROW —T. Walsh, J. Montagna, A. Gonyea, J. Crock- er, K. Anderson, G. Snyder, B. Bates, M. Contakis, C. House . SECOND ROW—M. Cote, J. Savage, M. Marchese, S. McDonald, J. Tromblay, S. Filiault, P. Richotte, G. Demers, W. Ouimette ... FIRST ROW —J. Rogers, F. Bernini. B. Giustina, J. LaBelle (Reporter), B. Matthews (Vice-President), Miss Lynch, J. LaBelle (Pres- ident), K. MeCluskey (Secre- tary), D. Balegno (Treasurer), M. Poggi .. . ABSENT—C. Coulson, C. Lenois, C. Burt, E. Converse, B. Greaves, A. San- taniello. .. INSERT, PARTIES —C. Coulson, M. Poggi, G. Snyder, B. Matthews, J. LaBelle, Miss Lynch, J. LaBelle, D. Balegno. BACK—H. Cookas, A. Riskalla, H. Burger, M. Brown, W. Craven, retary), C. Baird (President), R. Brunette (Vice-President), G. Maggi Oldenburg, R. Kenney, J. White. . D’Agostino .. . FIRST ROW—R. Bradley (Chaplain), A. Albano (Sec- . ABSENT FROM PICTURE—J. Govine (Treasurer), J. Graham, F. Tri-Hi-Y SEATED BEHIND TABLE—E. Fuller, N. Chamberlin, A. Raymond, M. Beaumier, W. Ouimette, B. Maher, J. Wilcox, P. McCullough (Vice-Pres.) . END OF TABLE—J. Castonguay (Pres.) THE IDEAL TRIANGLE (Hi-Y) Using as its symbol a triangle which signifies the equality of the mind, the body, and the soul, one group of Commerce boys followed the ideal that youth needs to develop spiritually, mentally, and bodily. After twenty-two years of commendable service as adviser, Mr. Harold Taylor was forced to resign last June. In his long term of leadership, Mr. Taylor had instilled in the members the desire to reach the highly idealistic goal of the group. Although his absence was decidedly felt, the club continued to function under the able leader- ship of President Charlie Baird, Vice-President Bob Brunette, and Secretary Tony Albano. All the officers organized a varied program which neglected no aspect of its symbol. The members of the Commerce Hi-Y agreed that the experience of membership has been most profitable. Nisimaha BACK ROW—J. Fusco, J. Pajer, G. Demos, E. De Marco, N. Smith . . . SECOND ROW— J. De Candio, S. Shay, B. Mars- zalek, J. Mosher, S. Robertson, E. Wooden. .. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT — E. Amato, J. Leonard, B. Mosher (Treasurer). J. Mango (President), P. Han- non (Secretary), J. Marszalek, E. Dinnie . . . ABSENTEES I. Jacobs, E. Serafino, J. Sera- fino, E. Strange. ae . FRONT OF TABLE—B. Giustina (Sect.), E. Colbert (Treas.), E. Boussy, S. Ashline, F. Tonello, M. A. Hill, G. Allegrezza .. . ABSENT—J. Whitaker (Chaplain). COUNTERPARTS (Tri-Hi-Y) By living up to their symbol, a triangle composed of the three elements of spirit, mind, and body, the mem- bers of the Alpha Chapter of Tri-Hi-Y in Springfield are better able to serve their homes, churches, schools, and communities. Under the leadership of Jean Caston- cuay, the girls have attained a well-rounded personality, so essential to success in life. (Nisimaha) In Commerce, “Indian clubs” are far from savage in nature. One of these, for example, promotes fellowship and good will among all races and creeds by get-to- eethers, such as supper parties, roller skating, and bowling. Once a month, however, a business-like atti- tude is assumed; then friendly President Joanne Mango presides. Art Club RIGHT—J. Mazza- Hanos, J. Montagna... STAND- J. Redd, R. Lee, A. . ABSENT—J. Brown- M. Pr blitkeas SEATED, rella, S. ING—J. King, J. M. LEFT TO Lambert, Savoy .. Murdoch, Orciari, lee, REAR ROW (Pres.), E. Chapin, A. Paioletti ... S. Simpson, L. Tucker. THE PICTURE GALLERY (Art Club) Brushes, pencils, and paper strewn throughout the room; an odor of paint permeating the air: students, painting and sketching, forgot about time as they bent over their work. Every Friday after school Mrs. Herter, and later Miss Marsden, helped this group to produce some of the interesting art work seen during the year. Do you remember, for example, the Commerce Capers posters, created by Mrs. Herter and these imagi- native artists? Who could forget Joan Brownlee’s white, red, and green candy-striped design on an effective dark background? Or Jean Lambert’s three creations, in which she illustrated a number of the active figures in comic style? Outstanding, too, was Josephine Montagna’s drawing of a New Year’s baby used in the flannel board back- ground for the 1951 Capers. Adele King’s “king-sized” ice cream cone, illustrating the summer season, was also most effective. Another novelty made by the members of this club was the beautiful Christmas display on the Art bulletin board. Never idle, these eager artists to- gether form a busy and colorful club. S. Blumberg, N. Albert, J. Nicholaides, SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—F. R. Sayward (Sec.), M. Ober, T. TO RIGHT—M. Peterson, K. Anderson, J. Burley, Miss M. Anderson, [ 74 ] Library Assistants HH.) Palmer) Ba eike; C. Demarest... Farashian, H. Hatch, E. Potter, D. Billups (Vice-Pres.), C. Elliott Moriarty, E. Thompson, B. Stickles, D. Cressotti . . . SITTING, LEFT B. Guindon, D. Boussy, G. Allegrezza, A. Vedovelli, ABSENT—J. Barrett, L. Gozze, S. Podosek, D. Poitier, A. Ravosa, S. Robertson, BOOKCRAFT (Library Assistants ) The old adage, “You can’t judge a book by its cover,” might well apply to the Library Assistants, for many of these pupils, though fun-loving in appearance, are the bindings which hold the books—and members—togeth- er. Mending, filing, classifying, and checking books and periodicals are just a few of the tasks performed by these students, who aid in keeping the library in perfect order for the convenience of pupils of the High School of Commerce. Keeping reports on the minutes of regu- lar meetings and special programs falls on the shoulders of gay, vivacious Secretary Ruth Sayward; while Presi- ident Carolyn Elliot and Vice-President Dorothy Bill- ups, as the chief executives, supervise the activities of the other library aids. In addition, the helpfulness of Marilyn Peterson and the initiative of Betty-Anne Stickles are of great assistance in completing jobs that might pass unnoticed by many of the girls. Of course, persevering Miss Anderson acts in the capacity of in- spector and overseer. Thus, through the efforts of these library attendants, study, research, and pleasurable read- ing are made more easy for our school. THE GLOW OF ACHIEVEMENT (Pro Merito) A flaming torch and an open book, pictured on the pin of the Commerce honor society, symbolize not only the light kindled by knowledge, but also the ideals em- bodied in the oath of this club. During every installa- tion, as new members quietly repeat their affirmation of loyalty, all participants are impressed by the signifi- cance of the sincere words “progressive in scholarship ; masterful over self; trustworthy in all things.” This past year, because of a large membership, the or- ganization has been divided into a junior section, led by distinguished Miss Briggs; and a senior division, by ex- perienced Miss Jenks. Complementing the efforts of these teachers have been hard-working President Gloria Mellberg, assisted by quietly industrious Secretary Ivanna Moretti, persistent Treasurer Wildred Ouimette, and agreeable Vice-President Rosanne Babineau. Under Miss Briggs, President Vincenzo D’Agostino, Secretary Eleanor Goldrick, Treasurer Pat Sullivan, and Vice- President Jeffrey White have encouraged other under- classmen to work for membership in this honor society. Junior Pro Merito BACK ROW —M. Marchese, M. Poggi, Miss Briggs, J. Rogers, T. Walsh. . P. Zahtila, J. Capaeccio, G. Witkop, J. Yuskalis, C. Rennell, L. Chabot, M. McIntosh. . ROW —N. Smith, P. Daigle, G. Demers, J. Durant, S. Gallagher, G. Pereira . E. Amato, C. Gitberg, E. Drago, C. Norris, B. Hanson . P. Sullivan, E. Goldrick (Secretary), J. White (Vice-President) . V. Billings, B. Hewitt. [75] PIN MONEY (G. O. Accountants) Most of the wearers of Pro Merito pins also officiate in other school activities. Among these students are not only the editors in chief of Commerce and Caduceus, captain of the Girls’ Patrol, President of Le Foyer, but also many G. O. Accounting students. In fact, of the thirty-five auditors housed in 113, twenty-seven are Pro Merito members. Almost as conspicuous as the noisy group that fills Bookkeeping Studio 113 is a long counter, extending across the front of the room. Behind this prominent landmark, conscientious Senior Auditor Mary Ann Mc- Carthy keeps accurate records of cash and deposits. Standing beside her, Barbara Giustina makes cash prove and accepts payments. Dependable June King and Mary Ann Hill assist her, while “Service beyond the call of duty” is also offered by interested Bonnie Taylor. All of these leaders are Pro Merito girls. Moreover, this room contains the only senior boy on Pro Merito, persistent Charles Baird. The most important position, however, is held by a person not eligible for the honor society — Mr. Walker. . FOURTH ROW— . THIRD Pro-Merito Senior BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—C. Baird, E. Batchelder, M. Cote, M. Hill, E. Seigel, Miss Jenks, J. Whitaker, J. King, N. Albert, J. Dalto, N. Parker .. . FOURTH ROW—E. Robbins, S. Filiault, D. Balegno, . . SECOND ROW— . . FIRST ROW—-V. D’Agostino (President), . . ABSENT FROM PICTURE— M. McCarthy, M. Perrone, K. McCluskey, C. Burt, B. Johnston, E. Colbert, J. Palmer . . . THIRD ROW—F. Tonello, B. Giustina, B. Fusco, S. Davis, B. Snyder, A. Pereira, N. Tuber, I. Starr, M. Nor- moyle, A. King, M. Hotis . . . SECOND ROW—J. Tromblay, B. Thresher, R. Davis, J. LaBelle, C. Koetsch, M. Kirk, D. Cos- tantini, M. Kupiec, B. Taylor, M. Plankey . FIRST ROW—i. Moretti (Secretary), G. Mellberg (President), W. Ouimette (Treasurer) ABSENT FROM PIC- TURE—R. Babineau (Vice-President), M. Roy. PASSWORDS (Boys’ Patrol) Just bits of cardboard — innocuous little yellow slips; yet when they chance to be detention passes, how they can dispel the dreams of students languishing for fresh air and sunshine! Throughout the school year, such temptations as nibbling on a candy bar outside of the lunchroom, chewing gum to exercise the jaws, and combing a lock of hair have been consistently discour- aged by a group of boys patrolling the Commerce halls. Leading these ruthless detectives, well-liked Captain Albert Risky Riskalla and care-free Senior Lieutenant Charles Baird have commanded obedience and respect from their classmates. These officers, together with Jun- ior Lieutenants Henry Clay and Thomas Normoyle, have reported all misdemeanors to their co-operative and in- ventive Chief of Police, Bruno Rumpal. His ha s been the indisputable authority which has issued those dreaded yellow detention slips. | 76 | Patrol Officers STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT G. Demers (Jr. Lieutenant), H. Clay (Jr. Lieutenant), Mr. Rumpal (Adviser), C. Baird (Sr. Lieutenant), T. Normoyle (Jr. Lieutenant), Carole Norris (Jr. Lieutenant) . . . SEATED —A. ‘Riskalla (Captain), 5S. Filiault (Captain) . . . INSET, UPPER RIGHT — B. Hitchcock (Sr. Lieutenant). Boys’ Patrol BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT —M. Brown, A. Paquin, R. Brunette, L. Rich, J. White ... THIRD ROW—A. Gendron, R. Bradley, W. Morehouse, R. Churchill, F. Geisel, S. Melan- son, A. Albano . . . SECOND ROW—W. Craven, R. Krupke, E. McDonagh, C. Burt, R. Thomas, V. D’Agostino .. . FIRST ROW—H. Clay, C. Baird, Mr. Rumpal (Adviser), A. Ris- kalla, T. Normoyle. KEY QUESTERS (Patrol Officers) “Where are the keys?” This question, often heard before and after school in the Patrol Office, might refer to any number of lock-opening devices: a master key to girls’ lockers, an opener of the lost-and-found box, or even Mr. Rumpal’s key to the Patrol Office. One or all of these often were needed simultaneously by a group of active boys and girls who directed the Patrols. Cap- tains Stella Filiault and Al Riskalla, who officiated dur- ine Mr. Rumpal’s absence, were especially responsible for the safety of these keys, as well as for assigning duties to their subordinates. Particularly helpful also, “acting like two vice-presidents,” as Mr. Rumpal stated, Senior and Junior Lieutenants, Barbara-Jane Hitchcock and Gale Demers, aided by Junior Lieutenants Carole Norris and Tom Normoyle, took over when the Captains were not on duty. Also lending their assistance were Senior Lieutenant Charles Baird and Junior Lieutenant Vinnie D’Agostino. Thus, the Patrol Officers efficiently accomplished their various duties beginning with the fir st call for keys at eight o’clock every school morning. Junior Girls’ Patrol BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT —P. Hannon, B. Lindman, M. Marchese, Mr. Rumpal (Advis- Eeleinerorei, P. Plifka, N. Smith... FIFTH ROW—P. Richotte, M. Kowalczyk, E. Converse, A. Karol, E. Drago, M. Leventis... FOURTH ROW Jeevoipmin ©. Daigle, FE. Nitkowski, J. LaBelle, G. Per- Cita. Durant, P.. Morisi .. . THIRD ROW—I. Ceravolo, G. Witkop, S. Scot, P. Sullivan, J. Yuskalis, C. Rennell . . . SEC- OND ROW—M. Babineau, L. Chabot, J. Capaccio, B. Hanson, M. McIntosh . . . FIRST ROW —G. Demers (Jr. Lieutenant), C. Norris (Jr. Lieutenant) ... ABSENT FROM PICTURE — E. Amato, V. Billings, M. Bras- sard, E. DeMarco, B. Hewitt, S. Piela, J. Rogers. Senior Girls’ Patrol REAR ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT —C. Burt, E. Kurowski, L. Scar- mci.) West, J. King, H. Stoddard .. . FIFTH ROW — G. Mellbere, K. McCluskey, M. Cote, S. Davis, E. Batchelder, i Moretti, J. Lawler . - FOURTH ROW—B. Fusco, J. Albrecht, D. Balegno, P. Sten- berg, C. Corbin, K. Russell, L. Denesha, B. Matthews . , THIRD ROW—B. Wheelock, J. Bonini, R. Lungarini, C. Dem- arest, C. Hettinger, E. Brodeur, N. Albert . . . SECOND ROW —W. Ouimette, B. Thresher, E. Robbins, C. Koetsch, J. Whit- aker, A. King... FIRST ROW —§S. Filiault (Captain), Mr. Rumpal (Adviser), B. Hitchcock (Lieutenant) . . . INSET, UP- PER RIGHT—A Test, J. Capac- cio, B. Hanson. JUNIOR CHAIRMEN (Junior Girls’ Patrol) Not so beautiful as Windsor chairs, not so comfort- able as a chaise lounge; yet the practical Commerce patrol chairs serve their purpose as sentry boxes for a group of Commerce girls. These young ladies, stationed throughout the building, are sometimes involved in humorous incidents that break the monotony of their duty. One such chuckle was evoked by Jacquelin Capac- cio when she was handed a pass that read, “Admit Mrs. Harry Truman to the White House; per order of H. 5. Truman.” A minute later, Jackie burst through Mr. Rumpal’s door, dragging the holder of the slip, and demanding an explanation. The ruffled Jackie then was told that Chief Rumpal had been only testing the alert- ness of his Patrol members. Such tests as these rarely are necessary. Most students are well aware of their manifold responsibilities, which include not only checking passes and seizing gum-chew- ers, but also opening lockers for sleepy-heads who for- get their locker keys. Helping to keep Commerce an or- derly, well-run school: this work is diligently performed throughout the year by the Junior Girls’ Patrol. IN PASSING (Senior Girls’ Patrol) “Pass, please,” sings a senior girl from her sentry box of duty. This request evokes much searching in pockets or handbag for a tiny slip that will magically release the questioned from suspicion. The inquirer, being a senior, experienced member of her organization, waits patiently until her captive produces the pass. She and other members of the Senior Girls’ Patrol, besides proc- toring the halls, daily guarded against such violations as lunch-line crashing, eating in the corridors, and per- sonal beautifying outside of the powder rooms. These sirls also were invaluable in opening lockers and aiding those students who had lost their possessions. This year, under the capable leadership of Captain Stella Filiault and Senior Lieutenant Barbara Hitch- cock, the Senior Girls’ Patrol members successfully per- formed the many inconspicuous tasks so essential for orderly conduct in every school. Irena Store Aids (Right) LAST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Carole Norris, Mr. Wilder, Elaine Lee .. . SECOND ROW—Pearl Mor- ganstern, Gloria Allegrezza, Pat McGovern, Mary Lynch SITTING — Albert Riskalla. Lunchroom Aids (Below) FIRST ROW, FRONT TO BACK — B. Ponichos, G. Demers, B. Drago, M. Mar- chese, Mrs. Davis . . . SEC- OND ROW—E. Goldrick, C. Norris... THIRD ROW — J. Yuskalis, C. Sighinolfi . FOURTH ROW — P. Richotte, P. Hamel, B. Ad- ams... FIFTH ROW — J. White, Mr. Melville. MONEY-MAKERS (Store Aids) Eyes peered curiously at an array of Commerce mer- chandise displayed behind the glass of a gleaming show- ease. Then the bright Commerce bookcovers, stickers, sweatshirts, and cute woolen hats, after being critically examined, finally were purchased by many customers. Serving these students in Room 214A every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, were Carole Norris, Pearl Mor- ganstern, Elaine Lee, Patricia McGovern, and Mary Lynch. Harmoniously they worked under the watchful eyes of conscientious manager, Gloria Allegrezza; and their jovial adviser, Mr. Wilder. Also of very real aid, efficient Albert Riskalla kept the bookkeeping for this school enterprise. SERVICE WITH A SMILE (Lunchroom Aids) During every lunch period, above the air of mingled voices and clattering dishes, the ringing of cash registers was heard within the lunchroom. However, this quick- ened tempo presented no problem to a certain group of dependable lunchroom helpers posted at cash registers, lunch counters, milk and candy wagons. Poised and efficient, these thirteen pleasant students, under the com- petent direction of Mr. Melville, saw that everything ran smoothly and satisfied both the students and faculty. Thus, by learning to be accurate and industrious, the Lunchroom Aids gained much valuable business ex- perience. 78 | HIGH-STEPPERS (Home Economic Aids) Stairways, three flights of them; steps, two hundred up, two hundred down, and two on the levels: daily this route to and from the main kitchen to Foods Room 307 was merrily accomplished by the four girls who assisted Miss Bulkeley. One of these helpers, Eleanor Palmer, each night delivered Miss Bulkeley’s requisition list to Mrs. Watson, the cook; the latter prepared sup- plies for the cooking classes. In the morning, Margaret Brassard, Shirley Marchant, and Carole Quinlisk carried the provisions to 307. Thus, the food classes of Miss Bulkeley and Miss Hyde were well supplied by the co- operative Home Economic Aids. Home Economic Aids (Left) LEFT TO RIGHT — Margaret Brassard, Shirley Marchant, Miss Bulkeley, Eleanor Palmer, Carole Quinlisk. Office Aids (Bottom) SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT—S. Watson, Miss Lynch (Freshman Adviser), Miss Flynn (Junior Adviser), Shirley Seott... STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT—G. Witkop, Je Volpini, PP: Hannon, J. Rogers, G. Gitberg, J. LaBelle, B. Hanson, B. Thresh- er, M. Lynch, I. Moretti. MERCURIAL COURIERS (Office Aids) Mercury, the messenger of the gods: this mythological name could well have applied to the twelve girls work- ing in Room 104 during their free periods. Didn’t these students hasten to deliver the messages of Misses Flynn and Lynch? Weren’t the instructions of these advisers executed with the swiftness of Mercury, even without the aid of his winged sandals? Also speedy, as well as accurate, were these helpers when they recorded fresh- man and junior marks, wrote passes, and typed reports. Although usually busy, these willing workers, like their active mercurial counterpart, also enjoyed moments of laughter, either among themselves or with their coun- sellors. eee G. O. Board STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT—Mr. Stanley O. Smith, Ida Gulluni, Beverly Matthews, Francine Tonello,’ Jeffrey White . . . SEATED, LAST ROW—Judith Tromblay, Miss Helen E. Rankin, Mr. Walter D. Nickerson, Elaine Kurowski, Miss Marjorie Perkins, Miss Mary G. Conway , . . THIRD ROW—Elaine Serra, Miss Mildred ©. Dobbs, Miss Honora F. Nelligan, Roger Bradley, Miss Susan C. Dowd FOURTH ROW—Mr. Gilbert C. Walker, Albert Riskalla, Mr. William W. Wilder, Mr. Guy D. Miller, Miss Madeline C. Hunt... FIFTH ROW—Mr. Russel] L. Williams, Mr. Charles H. Owsald. COMMERCE TREASURY DEPARTMENT WALLET RAIDERS (G. O. Board) (G. O. Agents) Chalk, a powerful weapon? Even an insignificant ; : ae Only the head of a small wooden Indian; yet what a piece of calcium carbonate, when wielded by President pe tae fj ‘ S. O. Smith, assumed the importance of a Wall Street glow this prize evoked in each member of the nine home j Sa : a ea ; : ticker tape. Whenever representatives from benefit-deriv- rooms that attained it! Look at the squarely set jaw, ing activities met to scrutinize these monetary computa- symbolical of the determination to procure 1007 par- tions, Mr. Smith, chalk in hand, approached the board, ticipation in the G. O.; and at the jaunty red feather, and in perfect penmanship, firmly dispelled any illusion pointing, finger-like, to the number of each successful of accrued wealth. Also instrumental in leading the room. Acclaim, however, should go also to those agents policies of the G. O. Board were Budget Director, Mr. who worked equally as hard to increase their quota. The Williams; Secretary, Miss Nelligan; and Treasurer, Mr. ultimate 91% membership in this organization attested Miller. to the zeal of all the agents. G. O. Accounting BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT —E. Seigel, J. King, C. Baird, A. Riskalla, W. Craven ee FOURTH ROW—J. Basile, K. McCluskey, J. West, C. Burt, I. Denesha, Ney Albert. 72.7. THIRD ROW—J. Albrecht, D. Balegno, J. LaBelle, M. Mc- Carthy, B. Johnston, J. Whit- aker, J. Haley . . . SECOND ROW—A. Pereira, M. Hill, F. Tonello, N. Tuber, M. Plankey, M. Hotis, D. Costantini, B. Matthews ... FIRST ROW— E. Robbins, S. Filiault, B. Giustina, B. Snyder, Mr. Walker, C. Koetsch, M. Kirk, B. Taylor, M. Kupiec. G. O. Agents BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT J. Williamson, M. Poggi, C. Baird, G. Demers, Mr. Walker, G. Lamoureux, E. Hemingway . . - THIRD ROW—A. Holo- chuck, M. Bates, H. Martin, B. Hitchcock, G. Mellberg, C. Stev- ens, M. Perrone . . . SECOND ROW—C. Duval, M. Orciari, G. Cocchi, B. Lawler, A. Nowak, J. Marszalek . . . FIRST ROW —J. Bigda, F. Bernini, J. Lizzi, HK. ‘Colbert. Bs Waldron. -us ABSENT FROM PICTURE—H. Goss, M. Jernstrom, B. Hutch- eons, E. Provost, C. Taylor. [80] STUDENT CO UN CL st a Student Council BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—R. Bradley, C. House, I. Gulluni, B. Wheelock, A. Riskalla, Mr. Wilder . . Taylor, J. White, P. Daigle, J. Fusco, J. Ladabouche, V. Salvas, E. Serra. R. Palriero . S. Watson, Hannon, I. Ceravolo (Vice-President), S. Filiault, (Secretary), Miss Conway, B. Matthews (President), LEADERS (Student Council) According to the manual upon which schools all over the nation base their student governing bodies, a very interesting symbolism represents this organization. Of paramount significance, an encompassing scroll suggests honor and citizenship; an emblazoned torch, leadership and liberty. Two other closely related standards, a gavel and a quill, exemplify authority and thoughtfully re- corded action. Finally, the two-colored shading of the entire emblem seems to emphasize the endeavors of both faculty and student representatives to improve all school functions. For the past six years, the Commerce adviser, Miss Conway, has upheld these ideals by her successful guid- ance and co-operative attitude. Assisting her this year, President Beverly Matthews, Vice-President Irene Cera- valo, and Secretary Dolores Balegno have led this group in achieving its various responsibilities. Assembly Committee STANDING, BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT — Miss Maurer, (Chairman), Miss Jenks, Miss Dickerman, Mr. Nickerson, Mr. Smith, Miss Briggs, Miss Con- nell . . . SECOND ROW—Fred Geisel, Louise Palmer, Richard Krupke, Anne Ravosa, William Craven ABSENT FROM PICTURE — Rosanne Babineau, William Fielding, Donald Hough- ton, Margaret Murdock. . THIRD ROW — C. - e SECOND ROW—N. Smith, E. Amato, J. Savage, P. - . FIRST ROW—G. Demers, B. Giustina, W. Ouimette, D. Balegno Jem romblayacncn [81] ABSENT—A. Santaniello. TALENT SCOUTS (Assembly Committee) “Any suggestions?” No explorer ever hunted more eagerly for new claims than did the eight faculty mem- bers and nine students who all year struggled so ear- nestly to discover unusual programs for the enrichment of Commerce assemblies. Quarterly meetings in Room 219 were the inspirations for such entertainment as the program given by the talented pianist, Mr. William Haaker, whose excellent technique resulted in spontane- ous applause from the audience, and of the unique musical later presented by the Marimba Duo. Although most of the assemblies have been entertain- ing, others, such as the panel discussion on the question “Has The UN Been A Success?” and the Westinghouse chemistry display, have proved both educational and enjoyable. Thus throughout the school year, the As- sembly Committee, under the chairmanship of Miss Maurer, has presented to the Commerce students a di- versity of interesting programs. fe Assembly Aids Mr. Jones (Adviser), E. Brodeur, C. Burt, H. Clay, R. Corbeil, M. Cote, W. P. Hamel, Davis, N. Gioscia, C. Gitberg, L. Granger, Craven, V. D’Agostino, S. H. Holmes, J. King, R. Krupke, S. Melanson, W. Morehouse, F. Oldenberg, G. Oski, R. Paquin, J. Prime, B. Pyke, M. Saracino, B. Shea, N. Smith, R. Spies, P. Sullivan, C. Taylor, R. Thomas, A. Walker, J. White, J. Yuskalis. EXPERT OPERATORS (Audio Visual Aids) Through the diligent work of Mr. Jones and his Audio Visual Aids group, many students enjoyed watching mo- tion pictures, either for their instruction or entertain- ment. Assisting him, Ronald Paquin, chief operator, fulfilled one of his many duties of securing movies for teachers in various classes. Every member of the group had the responsibility of operating the projector any time during the day. Another student, Susan Davis, skillfully and accurately prepared the song slides used in the “community sing” assembly programs. In front or behind the scenes, this group and their leader con- tributed much of their time and effort for the benefit of the school. [ 82 ] A SOURCE OF STRENGTH (Bible Readers) A simple but predominant wooden podium, positioned in the center of the assembly platform, weekly steadied nervous students reading from a well-known text. Every Friday morning, a pair of wobbly legs approached this rostrum; and trembling fingers placed an open book upon it. Then a voice, often tremulous, began to read; gained confidence; and finally became clear and mean- ineful. Thus, this seemingly insignificant stand became the pulpit for one of Miss Smith’s trained Bible readers; the High School of Commerce still opens its assemblies with a responsive recitation from the Scriptures. Bible Readers Miss Smith, M. Perrone, L. Chapin, 8. Blumberg, B. Stickles, M. Babineau, S. Davis, J. Durant, R. Bradley, S. Gallagher, B. Hatzipetro, E. Batchelder, H. Holmes, B. Mosher, M. Cote, J. Mango, D. Billups, A. Jorgensen, S, Barrows, B. Lindman, C. Foster. LEFT TO RIGHT — Drama Club BACKGROUND, STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT—P. Graham, M. Leventis (Treasurer), I. Ceravolo, G. Demers, P. Yemingian, J. Pajer, P. Ardolino, M. Lazazzera, R. Fish, F. Bernini, M. Bohn, F. Geisel, S. Green, E. Thompson, Miss Dickerman (Adviser), T. Walsh, B. Lindman, C. Messen- ger, C. Landry, B. Desnoyers, J. Lucas, P. Daigle, E. Assarian, N. Joubert, E. Kurowski, B. Brunette . . . SEATED- —C. Cellillo, C. Gitberg, P. Hannon, B. Mosher, E. De Marco, J. Cipriani, E. Amato (Secretary), J. Minnon, W. Ouimette, M. Brown . . . FOREGROUND, KNEELING—J. Montagna, S. Hanos, J. Bonini, R. Krupke . . . ABSENT—N. Casoni STAGE STRUCK (Drama Club) Several entertainments this year were presented by a eroup of student actors and actresses. Due to the efforts of adviser Miss Dickerman, each member learned dra- matic techniques and participated in some plays. In October, the club presented a skit, “The Pop Family”, in which they made appeals for membership. Many stu- dents must have joined, for their later play, “To Louise From Vic,” showed very real skill. Equally as success- ful were the stage crew headed by Bob Brunette. In- deed, the Commerce Drama Club benefited the school by its entertaining performances. Salesmanship STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT — A. Raymond, J. Foskitt, Mrs. Young ... ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT—M. O'Leary, E. Bryan, T. Madej, M. Krautcuk, M. Kuselias, P. McDonald, P. Pinkham . . . ROW 2— J. London, I. Carrie, M. Forbes, R. LaBelle, E. Menti ... ROW 3—N. Frances, L. Casineau, E. Seracino, J. Lucia, M. Osborne, E. Miles). . . ROW 4—E. Converse, E. Strums, B. Veratti - ROW 5—A. Maruca. [ 83 ] (Vice-President). DRAMATIC INTERLUDES (Salesmanship Class) Although salesmanship is not a drama club, the girls electing this course enjoyed both comedy and tragedy during their store-practice hours. For example, Erois Miles remembered one customer who refused to buy an article because “I see nothing wrong with this; yet it’s on the bargain table!” ...A poignant moment was recalled by Peggy Yurko: A man, hesitatingly purchas- ing underwear for his wife, confessed, “My wife’s in the hospital. She’s always wanted nylon, but never owned any. I want her to have some.” witnessed the drama of real life. Thus these girls often Boys’ Sports SPORTSMAN’S LUCK Even as a true fisherman will enjoy his angling when his catch is small, so will schoolboys likes those in Commerce, embued with the real spirit of good-sportsmanship, enjoy their games for the love of playing, whether they win or lose. Follow these lines to learn the final varsity records made by the Raiders during the 1951-52 season. [ 84 ] Jpward Bound (Cathedral - Commerce Game) LEFT TO RIGHT—N. Jones, J. Nemher, G. Oski, H. Holmes, L. Rich. Soccer Team (Above) TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT —R. Goosby, B. Belli, B. Mul- holland, B. Santaniello, B. Brunette, G. Maggi, C. Burt, Coach Collins MIDDLE ROW —-B. Morehouse, T. Panta- zelos, H. Holmes, G. Oski, UPWARD BOUND For the first time in recent years, the status of the boys’ sports at the High School of Commerce seems to be definitely improving. In soccer not too great a change has been detected, for the Crimson team always has been a feared opponent. However, Commerce had been re- garded as the doormat of the City League in basketball ; thus the Raiders surprised everyone this year by winning a large percentage of its interschool contests. One rea- son for this phenomenal improvement has been the re- cently formed freshman team which gives the unsea- soned newcomers an opportunity to gain valuable ex- perience. The other sport in which Commerce has shown a steady, if less spectacular, improvement is baseball. A few years ago, the team was so poor that it didn’t sched- ule a regular season. That dismal state is a far cry from last year’s 6-win 9-defeat record. Another indication of better quality is the ever-in- creasing numbers of Commerce athletes named to the All-City teams. Last year, Tom Normoyle received an honorable mention as a pitcher, while already this year five boys have been placed on All-City. Al Riskalla, Glenn Oski, and Vin D’Agostino were selected from the soccer team, and in basketball Hal Holmes and Larry Rich were picked. The High School of Commerce earnestly hopes that this progress continues until the Crimson Raiders be- come, as they once were, a major athletic power! | 86 | SOCCER TEAM (Continued) A. Riskalla, V. D’Agostino, C. Baird, W. Ross . . . BOTTOM ROW—A. Gendron, H. Clay, D. Superman, J. Grover, E. Zancan. Team Spirit Prayer before Each Game JINX NEARLY BROKEN Determined to break a jinx of long standing, the Crimson booters battled Monson to a 2-2 standstill in the season’s opener on Sept. 20th. Curly-headed Vin D’Agostino demonstrated the skill which placed him on the All-City team by scoring the two Raider goals. Though the Crimson kept the ball in opposing territory most of the game, Monson capitalized on two occasions to deadlock the Raiders . .. West Springfield made the most of the Crimson’s disorganized team play as they trounced the Red Raiders 2-0, on Sept. 24th. Though hopelessly outplayed through the game, the Crimson protected its goal mainly through the gallant efforts of co-captain Al Riskalla . . . By tying Ludlow on Sept. 26th, the Commerce Raiders almost upset the cocky Western Mass. champions. Stocky Vin D’Agostino put the Raiders ahead with a penalty kick, but Ludlow had a similar break and sank a penalty shot of its own to tie the Crimson 1-1, INTER-CITY LEAGUE The Crimson Raiders opened their inter-city sched- ule by clashing with last year’s champs on Oct. 2nd. Working well as a team, in the 0-0 shutout, the Crim- son evidenced no individual standouts . . . In its third straight tie, the Crimson Raiders were treated to fine work by goalie Bob Santaniello as he held Trade to a single goal on Oct. 4th. By scoring on a magnificent boot, Commerce Ace, Vin D’Agostino, shone brilliantly on the offensive. FIRST WIN Finally coming into its own on Oct. 9th, Commerce romped to a 3-1 victory over the Tech Tigers. In a rough contest, the Tigers scored first in the initial pe- riod, but following exceptional passwork, left-wing Charlie Baird and right-inside Hal Holmes teamed up to tie the score. Co-captain Glenn Oski and center-for- ward Vin D’Agostino scored the final two goals. Oski’s free boot drove through from way out; a shot such as Oski’s is very unusual . . . The defending city champs, Classical High, tied the Crimson Raiders for the sixth straight time on Oct. 16th. This time the tie score was ete FIRST HAT TRICK Little defensive work was used by the Crimson on Oct. 18th, as they trounced Trade 3-0, for its offensive dominated the field. Center-forward Vinnie D’ Agostino scored his first hat trick of the season and seemed cer- tain to be a repeater on the All-City squad . . . Three minutes of the Tech-Commerce battle remained on Oct. 23rd, when Irv Hamil of Tech scored the goal which put the Raiders officially out of contention for the city championship. In the 1-0 shutout, the Crimson played a brand of soccer far below its usual standard, TOP INSERT, LEFT TO RIGHT—Coach Rumpal, To ny Ravosa, Arthur Gendron SLIGHT CONSOLATION Speedy Hal Holmes and persistent Vin D’Agostino spearheaded the Raider attack with one goal apiece on Oct. 29th, as the Crimson whitewashed the Cathedral Panthers 2-0... On the following afternoon, the Raider team clinched second place in the interschool as it shel- lacked the Panthers again, 3-1. Vin D’Agostino demon- strated his tremendous skill by posting his second hat . . The second Cathedral contest completed the Raiders’ inter-city schedule with a record of four wins, three ties, and one loss. Consolation was found in the fact that Vin D’Agostino, Glen Oski, and Al Riskalla made All-City. trick of the season SWEET REVENGE Although weakened by the loss of several starters, the Crimson sought and found revenge by edging West Springfield 1-0 on Nov. 2nd. The expected happened, for Vin D’Agostino was the Commerce scorer. During the contest Hank Clay ably filled in for the Raiders ... Faced by a strong, but out-of-condition, Alumni team, the 1951 demonstrated the importance of constant prac- tice, as they trounced the old-timers 6-0, on Nov. 6th. This contest concluded the successful 1951 soccer sea- son with a record of 6 wins, 5 ties, and 3 losses. Season’s Highlights TOP ROW—Glenn Oski, Taso Pantazelos, Hal Holmes, Bob Santaniello, Bill Morehouse, Bob Belli, Art Gendron, Walter Ross, Charlie Baird, Al Riskalla, Vinnie D’Agostino . Oski, Vinnie D’Agostino, [ 87 J LOWER ROW-—Bill Craven, Tony Albano, Roger Bradley, Gino Maggi, Albert Riskalla, Glenn Charlie Baird. Freshman Basketball Squad (Top) BACK ROW—A. Walker, Coach B. Rumpal, D. Houghton ... CENTER ROW—R. Belli, E. Zancan, J. Tyburski, W. Megliola... FRONT ROW —J. Howard, T. Beusee, W. Ross, F. Oldenburg, W. Fielding. Varsity Squad (Bottom) BACK ROW—A. Gendron, H. Clay, C. Burt, R. Churchill, J. Dudzinski, R. Corbeil . . . CENTER ROW—N. Gioscia, L. Pyzik, A. Laudate, R. Santaniello, G. Bartolucci, R. Mulholland, Coach T. Collins . . . FRONT ROW —B. Morehouse, G. Oski, H. Holmes, L.. Rich, T. Pantazelos, N. Giuggio. STRONGEST IN YEARS WINNING WAYS ' The strongest Commerce basketball team in years On the following day the Raiders trounced St. Mary’s ‘S . . . ‘i . are opened its 1951-1952 season on Dec. 13th by flooring 50-36. By scoring thirty-three of the Crimson’s fifty a confident Alumni squad 59-43. Larry Rich led the points, Tony Laudate and Hal Holmes almost totaled enough baskets to win the hard-fought contest without help . . . The Crimson Raiders continued on its win- ning way on Jan. 8th, by shellacking Chicopee Trade Raider scoring with 17 points; he was closely followed by last year’s All-City forward, Hal Holmes. In the victory, the Crimson showed considerable promise. . . . By edging Simsbury High on Dec. 14th, the Raider 63-29. Leading the scorers was Hal Holmes with twelve Quintet won its second consecutive contest. Hal Holmes points . . . Even though Larry Rich hooped twelve and Tony Laudate featured in the thrilling 41-39 win points, Commerce was unable to stay close to Tech on Jan. 11th. In the first half, the Raiders only tallied five points. However, in the second half, they nearly matched Tech, but the weak first two periods proved the Crimson’s undoing, and they bowed to the superior Tiger team 47-25. ... After two straight wins, the Commerce Raiders met the Cathedral Panthers on Dec. 21st, for the intercity opener. The Crimson demonstrated excellent eyes as they tallied 61 points; however, they lost, for Cathedral hooped 62. At the final gun, the score was deadlocked; in the overtime, Cathedral won on a foul shot. Hal HOLMES AND LAUDATE AGAIN Holmes and Nick Giuggio displayed top ability in the The Commerce Quintet expected to hit its stride heartbreaking contest. against Simsbury High on Jan. 15th, but ended up on the short end of a surprising 62-48 score. Though the Crimson lost, Hal Holmes and Tony Laudate put on a FIRST INTER-SCHOOL WIN Still smarting from the Cathedral defeat, the Raider two-man show by scoring the majority of the Raider Five won its first inter-school tussle in years on Jan. 4th baskets . . . The Crimson was trailing at the close of by overcoming Classical 43-40. Team play featured, the first half, but it rallied and overcame the early but Nick Giuggio led the Raiders with eleven points. deficit and defeated Monson 47-41, on Jan. 18th. The The low range of point totals showed the remarkable Raiders won mainly through the thirty-two points co-operation of the Commerce team members. thrown by Holmes and Laudate. [ 88 ] UPSET When they faced Ludlow on Jan. 20th, the Com- merce Raiders were expected to lose, but by virtue of Larry Rich’s nearly impossible hook shot, the Crimson Quintet accomplished the incredible and upset Ludlow 52-50. In the remarkable victory, Tony Laudate tallied 23 points, almost half the Raider total ...A last minute splurge by Trade sank Commerce 48-40 on Jan. 22nd. Larry Rich, with 13 points, and Hal Holmes, with 12, - topped the Raider scoring. FOUR CONSECUTIVE WINS Commerce again walked the victory trail when it romped over Monson 60-41. Tony Laudate, Hal Holmes, and Larry Rich were the high scorers on Jan. 28th, with 14, 13, and 12 points respectively . . . On Jan. 29th, the Raider Quintet scored its ninth victory by flooring Holyoke Trade 43-33. The Raiders led throughout the entire tussle, as Hal Holmes and Tony Laudate highlighted the battle with thirty points be- tween them. FOUR STARTERS HOOPED DOUBLE FIGURES Four of the Crimson starters hooped double figures on Feb. Ist, as the Raiders walloped a stunned Panther Five 61-45. Throughout the first half, the two teams ran neck and neck, but the Raiders dominated the final two periods and thoroughly trounced Cathedral . . . The Crimson Quintet won its fourth consecutive encounter by whipping Holyoke Trade 52-39, on Feb. 6th. With twenty points, Tony Laudate led the Raiders to the easy victory. FRESHMAN FEATURES Coaches Bruno Rumpal and Tom Collins are very well- pleased with their freshman team. In its second year, the squad posted an _ impressive 13-7 record. Of the starters, four reached the century mark. Co-Captain Bob Belli, was high with 201 points; he also was individual high scorer with 24 points against Longmeadow. Another outstanding achieve- ment was accomplished by Wil- liam Fielding; he tallied 52% of his foul shots. From this squad, the varsity excepts to draw heavily in the next few years. DISASTER STRIKES In the first period Commerce nearly matched Tech on Feb. 8th; then the Tiger strength asserted itself and the contest ended with a lopsided 67-33 score. Taso Pantazelos was high man for the Crimson with 10 points .. . A week later, Commerce hoped to find re- venge against Classical; however, they must have been over-confident, for they lost, 63-50. In the losing cause, Nick Giuggio tallied twenty-two points, but to no avail. HAPPY ENDING The Raider Quintet scored an even half of its tosses as they overcame a powerful Ludlow team 55-51. on Feb. 21st. Though the Raiders were trailing at the start of the second half, they rallied and won. Tony Laudate was the big gun for the Crimson with twenty-one points ... On Feb. 23rd, the Raider squad was a victor again; it edged a disunited Trade team 57-52. By hooping sixteen points apiece, Hal Holmes and Tony Laudate shared the honors for high scorers . . . An oddity oc- curred on Feb. 26th, for the Commerce Raiders and the Classical Bulldogs clashed for the third time this year. Happy to say, the Raiders won it, 66-60. In this contest Tony Laudate tallied 30 points. a new high for a Commerce player. This victory closed the 1952 sea- son with an excellent record of 14 wins and 6 loses. From this year’s team Hal Holmes and Larry Rich were selected for the All-City squad. LEFT TO RIGHT—Taso Pantazelos, Iry Hamil, Harold Holmes, Johnny Jones, Larry Rich, Glenn Oski. [90] 1951 Baseball Team FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT— G. Calabrese, A. Riskalla, L. Rich, L. Pyzik, G. Oski, R. Goosby, T. Normoyle . . . SECOND ROW — T. Franco, B. Santaniello, C. Baird, N. Guiggio, B. Morehouse, G. Bar- tolucci . . . THIRD ROW — 3; Govine, H. Holmes, B. Brunette, J. Dudzinski, P. Campiti . . . BACK ROW—J. Whitel, Coach Rumpal, P. Reale . . . ABSENT FROM PICTURE—G. Contakis, T. Econi- midy, F. Johnson, D. Murphy, F. Scala, H. Shirley. Tech — Commerce Game Umpire Prezbetian; R. Riando, Tech; L. Rich, Commerce. Veterans SLUGGERS—T. Normoyle and A. Riskalla . . . PITCHER—C. Baird . OUTFIELDER—G. Calabrese . PITCHER—G. Oski. 1951 BASEBALL SEASON The Commerce Raiders, on April 20th, opened their 1951 baseball season on a promising note by edging Chicopee Vocational 11-10 . . . Three days later, bases on balls proved disastrous to both long-limbed Herm Shirley and the Crimson team, as they bowed to Classi- cal 12-0... With southpaw Charlie Baird chucking six- hit ball, the Red Raiders almost pulled a major high school upset; but eventually they succumbed 4-2 to a desperate Tech team, on April 26th .. . Freshman Tom Normoyle received his first high school victory by de- feating Holyoke Trade 11-6, on April 27th, the day be- fore his fifteenth birthday . .. With the aid of an early splurge, Agawam High vanquished Commerce 12-9 on May 4th... A seven run first inning enabled the Com- merce Raiders to outlast a strong Palmer team 9-8, on May 7th. Fireman Glenn Oski’s dramatic strike-out, with the bases loaded in the final inning, saved the game ... Much to the chagrin of Trade, formerly ail- ing Herm Shirley proved well and able on May 10th, when he pitched and batted Commerce to a decisive 13-3 victory ... Due to consecutive homeruns, Palmer gained enough tallies to defeat the Crimson 7-1, on May I4th ... Boone Goosby’s five R. B. I.’s aided the Raiders in trouncing Monson 14-9 on May 15th... . Two big Bulldog innings spelled the difference be- tween victory and defeat, on May 17th, when Classical defeated the Raiders 12-6 .. . Tech sank Commerce, on May 21st, with two home runs in a tight 11-7 contest .. . Although an 8-5 decision was finally conceded to Cathe- dral. Tom Normoyle pitched his best game of the sea- son, on May 25th. For four innings he hurled no-hit ball, an effort which later gave him an honorable men- tion on the All-City team ... Bases on balls again cost Commerce a game; this time, it was a 14-8 defeat at the hands of Trade on May 28th . . . On June 5th, the Crimson Raiders tallied three runs in both the fourth and fifth innings, when they overcame Chicopee Voca- tional 10-6... Again rain lost a game for Commerce, as they completed their baseball season on a sour note by bowing to Monson 12-8 on June 7th. armen : C4 4 RE eget. COMMERCE COACHES Tom Collins: Benefited by the able direc- tion of Tom Collins, the Crimson Hoop squad overcame many of its interschool opponents this year, and finished in third place. Under him, the soccer team copped second place in 1951. Firm, yet discerning Coach Collins has helped Commerce athletics take a long stride forward since his assignment to Commerce two years ago. Bruno Rumpal: When Mr. Rumpal was transferred to Commerce in 1946, he coached soccer and baseball. In 1948, the Red Raid- ers won the city soccer title under him. The quality of the baseball team has risen steadi- ly under his jurisdiction. His newest innova- tion, the freshman basketball team, has be- come a recognized asset to the varsity squad. Popular Bruno Rumpal feels a warm, per- sonal regard for all his boys. OUTSTANDING ATHLETES Coaches Bruno Rumpal and Tom Collins deemed the following eight boys especially worthy of mention: An active contender in both soccer and basketball, talented Hal Holmes evidenced his greatest skill in basket- ball. This ability resulted in his being se- lected for both the 1951 and 1952 All-City Basketball Teams . . . An exceptional team player who never thought of himself, Leon Pyzik, held many positions in baseball, from catcher to infielder . . . Glenn Oski, a re- markable athlete, played soccer, basketball. baseball, golf, and bowling. In soccer. Glenn’s team spirit made him an outstanding co-captain ... An athlete of whom Commerce is especially proud, Vin D’Agostino, dis- played such extraordinary talent in soccer that in both his freshman and junior years he was selected as a member of both the All-City and the All-Western Massachusetts teams . . . Loyal, hardworking Albert Riskalla, a par- ticipant in many school sports, was co-cap- tain of the soccer squad. Risky proved that he possessed the determination and spirit of a real champion .. . Roger Bradley, the only freshman in his class to gain a starting posi- tion in soccer, played on the squad for three years ... In baseball, Charlie Baird has been a regular hurler since his freshman year . . . One of the gamest competitors at Commerce was Larry Rich. As a junior, Larry was elected co-captain of the baseball team; as a senior, Captain of the basketball team. These boys have proved themselves outstanding in the field of sports. Sports Personalities LEFT, TOP TO BOTTOM—Coach B. Rumpal, L. Pyzik, G. Oski, V. D’Agostino, A. Riskalla, R. Bradley, C. Baird, L. Rich . . . RIGHT—Coach T. Collins, H. Holmes. bax AN ANAGRAM GARDEN Do these strange words confuse you? Try, then, to guess the surnames hidden under the transposed letters. : 5 5 £ ] After untangling the anagrams, you will discover that only a few girls have been suggested. althouch many have re G re � , c role c d played equally as well this year in the various physical education activities. The garden was too small to in- clude all of the names. [O28] Life Saving BACK, LEFT TO RIGHT—M. Babineau, J. Manzi, L. Chapin, J. Gaimari, E. Froebel, Miss Perkins, W. Ouimette, B. Giustina, E. Hemingway, E Beaton, N. Plumb, J. Burley . . . FIRST ROW—C. Norris, E. Colbert, V. Vignone, M. O’Connor, M. McDonald, V. Cafasso, S. Davis, E. Bro- . ABSENT FROM PICTURE—B. Hitchcock, S. Shea, N. Smith, J. Whitaker, G. Goldrick ... deur, C. Kaveney, M. McCarthy, B. Hewitt . . INSERT—Joan Gaimari, outstanding in Life Saving. Beginners’ Swimming BACK, LEFT TO RIGHT—Miss Perkins, T. Maleszewski, A. Rado. . . SECOND ROW—J. Sweeney, V. Komar, A. Vedovelli, J. Poules, J. Fusco, E. Nowak, J. Marszalek, A. Nowak, M. Braica . . . FIRST ROW—E. Wooden, R. Lee, B. Clark, D. Billups, S. Workum, N. Blake, F. Albano, J. Archambault . . . ABSENT FROM PICTURE—E. Assarian, Y. Mole, J. Nadeau, A. Santaniello, J. Webb. TENNIS The swing of a racket and the movement of a white sphere through the air: a game of tennis was in progress. On the Forest Park courts every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon through September and October, ten upper- classmen and freshmen attempted to master the tech- niques of good tennis playing. One outstanding fresh- man, athletically-inclined Beverly McDonald, proved her proficiency in this sport by being awarded a trophy as winner of the Daily News tennis tournament last sum- mer. Also displaying great interest, Anna May Jorgen- son and Shirley McDonald always tried to master the many objectives of the sport. Thus, through the efforts of Miss Schlosstein, a few more girls at Commerce be- came acquainted with the skills and rules of an ever- popular game — tennis! Girls’ Softball TEWEEO) 6 6 6 ltABNC 5 9 5 Tennis GROUP, STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT—P. Yemenijian, H. Zguro, B. Lindman, J. KNEELING—M. Orciari, P. Plifka, Miss Schlosstein, A. Jorgenson, M. LEFT, TOP TO BOTTOM—S. Hanos, Beverly McDonald (Outstanding Freshman Player), M. McCarthy, S. Davis. SOFTBALL Co-ordination and team play suggest the Crimson Raiderettes softball team that acquired top city honors in interschool competition last spring. Much credit should be given to the hard-working coaches, Miss Per- kins and Miss Schlosstein. Under their able supervision, girls learned skills and tactics of ball playing, particu- larly displayed by such players as swift-pitching Jean Whitaker; Muriel Baver, the quick catcher; slugging baseman, Annabelle Maruca; and keen-eyed outfielder, Cathy Ferraro. The diligent practice and school spirit of the entire squad proved successful, for Commerce scored victories in every interschool race. LEFT TO RIGHT—B. Charland, P. Plifka, G. Daury, Miss Perkins, J. Tetreault, S. Workum, J. Whitaker, D. Billups, P. Yemenijian, M. Baver, J. Castonguay, J. Roland... BATTING—M. Baver... CATCHING -C. Foster . . . BASE RUNNER—J. Whitaker. Ice Skating GROUP, BACK, LEFT TO RIGHT—Miss Perkins, B: Clark, J. Poules, R. Bellanger, B: Reedy, S. Allen, J. Lambert, J. Brownley, J. Savoy, J. Dalto, E. Brodeur . . . FRONT—M. Simmons, B. Cooke, M. Kelly, L. Barre, E. Chapin, M. Plankey . LEFT, TOP—L. Barre (Outstanding Figure Skater) . LOWER—Group skating. ICE SKATING Ice skating at the Eastern States Coliseum presented an opportunity this year for the sports-minded high school girls of Technical, Classical, and Commerce. For a small fee, the girls were given skating privileges for two hours on Thursday afternoons during the winter season. One outstanding Commerce junior, Lois Barre, demonstrated her skill by skating with one foot held high above her head. The Classical girls taught the other enthusiasts a little dance, the Dutch Waltz. Un- doubtedly, the enjoyment gained from this new activity will warrant its continuation as a worthwhile sport for next year. Basketball BASKETBALL Commerce girls, on Tuesday and Thursday after- noons, enjoyed basketball. Led by Captains Joyce Fusco and Joyce King, the freshman team played very well for beginners. Their outstanding forward, Anna May Jor- genson, displayed an excellent knowledge and practice of team play. On the upperclassmen team, forward Jean Caston- guay, a clear thinker who was quick on her feet, threw very accurate passes. Freshman Bev McDonald also proved a definite asset as an alert guard. Although the Raiderettes did not win the city championship, the team showed intense interest in the game throughout the sea- son. BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—M. Braica, M. Tyler, G. Waterman, H. Zguro, B. McDonald, E. Amato, B. Charland, Miss Schlosstein . . R. Croteau, ©. Ferraro, G. Gray . . J. Cipriani, J. Castonguay ... - MIDDLE ROW—A. Jorgenson, L. Avato, J. Fusco, M. Gross, A. Lewis, B. Pike, - FRONT ROW—J. Mastrone, J. Keith, J. King, K. Mackler, D. Billups, RIGHT—J. Castonguay (Outstanding Senior Player). Perkins, CHEERLEADERS Bodies taut, arms poised, fourteen excited girls enthu- siastically led the cheers during the Commerce basket- ball games. From the bleachers, Miss Perkins smiled proudly, while on the court, the players gained confi- dence from emphatic backing from the Commerce sports fans. With careful instructions from Manager Barbara Wheelock, the peppy cheerleaders energetically gained skill through countless practices on Wednesday after- noons in the girls’ gymnasium. [96] Square Dancing TYPICAL JUNIOR CLASS PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM — Instructor Student Instructor Jean Castonguay, facing front center left. PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES This year, as always, the Girls’ Physical Education De- partment has presented an interesting program. To warm the girls up, calisthenics opened every day's schedule. According to the season, various sports then were taught. For example, field hockey and soccer in the fall; basketball, square dancing, and apparatus in the winter; and softball in the spring. Under the expert leadership of Miss Perkins and Miss Schlosstein, great interest for sports was aroused in many girls. The square dance unit proved to be particularly en- joyable. “Swing your partner, do-ci-do, and promenade the hall” soon became a familiar chant. Coinciding with the trend of the times, all girls in these classes were trained in the “catching” steps of these dances. Pivot- ing, swinging, honoring —all these skills soon were acquired by such enthusiasts as Pat Hannon, Phyllis Ardolino, Arlene Knodler, and Carole Quinlisk. In fact. most of the girls were sorry when this particular phase of the physical education course had ended. Cheerleaders LEFT TO RIGHT—I. Ceravolo, P. Ardolino, B. Matthews, N. Smith, E. Amato, I. Gulluni, B. Snyder, J. Wilson, C. Taylor, N. Plumb, M. Leventis, G. Demers, W. Ouimette, B. Wheel- ock (Manager), ... ABSENT— P. Hannon... INSERT — Ida Gulluni, Captain. ACTION BOWLERS, LEFT TO RIGHT—J. Whitaker, E. Menti, M. Normoyle, L. Denesha, E. Cosimini. TROPHY WINNERS AND ADVISER, LEFT TO RIGHT — Francine Tonello, Miss Schlosstein, Beverly Matthews. BOWLING A shining gold memento, the Zota Club Trophy, sym- bolizing the outstanding achievement of eight Raider- ettes, stood in the girls’ physical education office at Com- merce until March of this year. Under the leadership of skillful Captain Kris Davis in 1951, Commerce was victorious for the second consecutive year. Outstand- ing among the team were such athletes as Lucy Cava and Wanda Kozaria, who topped the hundred mark. This year the trophy was won by Classical High. G. A. A. Board STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT —6, Charland, P. Plifka, B. Wheelock, N. Plumb, Miss Per- kins, C. House, R. Palreiro, E. Amato, J. Mosher . . . SEATED —J. Archambault, M. Leventis, N. Smith, I. Ceravolo, I. Gul- luni, M. McCarthy ... ABSENT —J. Whitaker .. . INSERT— Misses Schlosstein and Perkins. PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS Much appreciation has been felt for popular Miss Perkins and Miss Schlosstein for their untiring earnest- ness in promoting interest in girls’ sports in Commerce. Active and congenial Miss Majorie Perkins directed a number of after-school sports, as well as the G. A. A. Board. Small, vivacious Miss Jean Schlosstein also ex- pended her time and energy to extracurricular athletics. By their constant work, they contributed to the girls’ re- laxation, as well as tovtheir physical improvement. G. A. A. BOARD The G. A. A. Board could be entitled the guiding light for the Commerce girls’ sports world. With capable as- sistance from Miss Perkins, President Ida Guluni pre- sided over all meetings of this group. Many assign- ments and problems were presented for them to discuss: placement, types, and credits for sports. This year, the association also revised its constitution in order to im- prove the present point system. [97] The High School of Commerce — Day Day and Night We Patronize Our Advertisers DON’T GUESS ABOUT MERCHANDISE AND SERVICES Success and best wishes to the Graduating Class of the High School of Commerce. 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