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

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Mu. Charles H. Oswald, a teacher of Bookkeeping and Clerical Bookkeeping says in his message to the students, School is the l est time of your life if you make the most of it. You don’t have to In a grind or a credit snatcher. Just lie true to yourself, do as well as you can. and with it all. have fun doing it.” One of his strongest beliefs is that it pays to learn. His hobby is the operat- ing of a short-wave radio. Hi plans for next summer are indef- inite. A girl with copper-colored hair is what Mr. Oswald recalls most clearly from his school days. Miss Marilyn Owen, a gym teacher, believes, You must have faith in something or someone.' Her hobbies include sport , read- ing, writing and poetry. Her message to students is, Life is what you make it. So give it your lies! and the lies! will come track to you. This summer. Miss Owen intend to be a waterfront director at camp. Miss Elizahetii Phelps, English teacher, (relieves very strongly, “People who wish to succeed will do so, in spite of obstacle .” Her work, home and friends take up most of her time. In her message to the student she states, Although it i a good thing to hitch your wagon to a star, it is sensible to try to succeed in something; therefore, choose something within your range. Born in Sunnybum, Pennsylvania. Miss Helen E. Rankin, a Commerce teacher of English, feels that everyone ha within him- self the power to do bis bc t. If .1 task is difficult, do it today; if apparently impossible, it will take longer. says Miss Rankin. Her hobbies include young folk ; collecting and reading hook —and giving them away. The message she gives to the student is short, but very worth- while: “Quality, not quantity, counts most in this world. When vacation time arrive . Mrs. Bariiara B. Richardson, teacher of Physical Education at Commerce, will be a day camp counselor in Suffield. From her high school day , she remembers her senior trip to Washington. I). C., more vividly than any other event. You are what you make yourself. is one of her strongest Itelief . while ice skating, skiing, and badminton are a few of her outside interests. Mr. Brl'NO Rum PAL, a native of Springfield, teaches Modern History. Economics, and Civics. His hobhv is sitting by the fireside in his own home. When asked what ni most vivid school day memories were, ho replied, “Too old to recall.” Have you ever l»een shot? Mr. Anthony J. SCSAPINO was. but of course it was only while taking part in the play. Mart Without a Country, during hi Hi-Y days. Don't you wonder if the shoot- ing took place with dignity? It must have, for Mr. Seratino say . •The dignity of each human being should In a cherished posse»- sion. We shouldn't Iwlittle ourselves or let other do it. but rather should maintain pride and self-confidence at all times. He also states. Get as much out of your high school education a you ran so that ten years from now you won’t be kicking yourself because of the opportunity you wasted. Mrs. Mildred I). Shute m a teacher of Clothing and Dress- making. This must l»e a great help, for one of her hobbies is making clothe for her numerous niece and nephews. She says that site also collecta beautiful handkerchiefs. Her most outstand- ing memory of her school days is of the time she won a silver thimble for making the most improvement of any girl in the freshman clothing class. Her strongest belief is that if we are considerate of others, they will have more respect for us and In- kind. too. Mrs. Shute is planning a very busy summer. She in- tends to visit her mother in Powder Springs. Georgia, her sister in Tallahassee, Florida, and her brother in Gulfport. Mississippi. After that she want to spend on«e time in the Smoky Mountain . Her advice for the student is “Work hard for what you really want.” From Bangor. Maine come Harold Taylor, teacher of Geogra- phy and American History. Mr. Taylor plans to camp at Bar Harbor this summer. Besides ramping he enjoys writing plays. One of his strongest beliefs is that the High School of Commerce i the finest school in the world.” He give» this advice: Whatever you do, do it with all your might. In hi message to the students. Mr. MERWIN N. Torer, History and Modem Family Problems teacher, states, The future hold for you largely what you want it to. Hard work, high value , and consideration of others are the key to it. Foreign ears, ten- nis. reading, boating, and water skiing are just a few of his out- side activities. One of his strongest belief is, “Education is an opportunity and a privilege for all. Being the only male in a shorthand cl ax is Mr. Henry R. Trespas’s gayest recollection of his school days. His message to student is ’To do nothing is the way to In nothing—Heed the statement made by Euripides—'Who so neglect learning in bis youth, loses the past and is dead for the future.”’ To complete the construction of hi home is the plan Mr. T res pas ha for tin summer. He teaches Biology and Physics, and relaxes with his hobbies of collecting old coin , and reading. One of bis strongest Iw-liefs i Action speak louder than word . Nothing is trouble- some that we do willingly and nothing is easy but it becomes difficult when done with reluctance. The Senior Prom is a recollection of Mr. Henry Wiatrow- ski's that bring back many happy memories. Another pleasant memory that creeps into his mind is winning the Intramural basketball championship at Classical High School in 1912. Mr. Wiatrowski teaches American History and Modem History. Along with these subjects, he enjoys golf, bowling, drama, swim- ming, and bridge. His plans for this summer are to visit Washington. I). C, to study our National Government and then to stay three weeks in New York, observing the United Nations meeting . To the student , he leave this message, Whoso neglect» learn- ing in his youth, loses the past and is dead for the future.” Mr. William W. Wilder, a teacher of Biology and Chemistry, was twrn in Newton, New Ham| hire. His hobbies are obtaining credit toward hi Master’s Degree ami going to the movies every Saturday night. Of his school day , he remember» misbehaving and being put in a dark closet, but the next day, he say , he fixed everything by giving the teacher a box of chocolates. He also state that one of his happiest memories is selling fire works in hi general store. Hi strongest helief i Anything worth doing i worth doing well. In his message to the students he says, “Many people fail in completing task liecause they do not have that •stick-to-it-iveness' that is required to accomplish something. If a pupil dislikes a subject but will continue to study diligently, he will eventually find he enjoy what was once a task. 13

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Charles II. Oswald Helen E. Rankin Marilyn Owen Barbara B. Richardson Bruno Rumi»al Anthony J. Srrafino. Jr. Mildred I). Shute Carl R. Stone Harold E. Taylor Merwin N. Tober Henry Trespas Eleanor M. Walker Henry A. Wiatrowski nJ CL William W. Wilder

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In Memoriam . . . Clifford R. Moulthrop For many year», students and faculty associated with Caduceus have had a friend who was always ready to help when the deadline was approaching and the pictures and stories were falling like leaves in a storm. Clifford K. Moulthrop. the representative of Walter Whittum, Inc., producers of the yearbook, always went far beyond the demands of business to extend his aid. because he liked young people, because he enjoyed his work, and because nothing pleased him so much as a job well done. No staff member who needed transportation into town ever walked when Mr. Moulthrop was here. And no matter how furious the pace became, there was always a smile hovering about the cor- ners of his mouth. He was kindness and gentleness and cheerfulness personified. We shall remember this friend and co-worker always, with gratitude and with fond memories. 14