Dorchester High School for Boys - Red and Black Yearbook (Dorchester, MA)

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Class Will M .Kean M 4704 Know all gremlin-plagued super-morons by these bequests that: We, the class of 1944, in this month of June nineteen hundred and forty four, in the year nineteen of our great institution Cand we mean institutionj of higher CU learning known as Dorchester High School for Boys and tender- ly referred to as Dunbar Academy, Peacevale Prep, Armandine Arms, and !?fae-'55 ?!3:!I not being in full possession of our faculties Cbecause of selective service and suchl do hereby gasp, create, ordain, establish Cand every other similar verb in Webster! this to be our last Will and Testament. May this Will endure until gyp sheets disappear Cforeverj . To Mr. Reed - The heartiest thanks for an enjoyable senior year under your stewardship. To Major Moulton-Long pants for all of DI-lSB's Willies. To Mr. McLaughlin - A super duper, auto- matic, self operating, push-button type, chrome plated fthe devil with prioritiesj slide rule. To Mr. Bonney - More history debates and essay contests. To Mr. Cady-A student with faultless style. Clf there is such a being on the face of the earth.j To Mr. Donlan - The appreciation of your students. To Mr, McLean-A new piano that's in tune. To Mr. Schimmel-Daily DHSB radio broadcasts. To Mr. Ford-The best of luck at the reins of the Red and Black, To Coach Pendergast-Another winning track team. To Mr. Joseph Sullivan -An automatic attendance taker in X9. To Doctor Moore - A sailor suit of blue or a commission in the USNR. To Messrs. Ryan, Fogarty, Duffy, T. Sulli' van, Donnelly, Oetinger, Godspeed, Wherever this war may take you. To the members of the faculty who have left-Pleasant thoughts of Dorchester High. To the rest of the faculty - Fond memories of the Class of '44. To all Dorchester boys in the armed forces - Hopes for a speedy victory and a safe return to your loved ones. To the new Red and Black Staff - SCOOPS, and a merciful editor-in-chief. To the Juniors - A senior prom in 145. To the Sophomores-Two years of toil. To the Freshmen-Growing pains. i xx.. X-:-f'S . ll page twenty-five

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ln Retrospect 1943 - 1944 SEPTEMBER September 9 Opening assembly of year. Mr. Albert F. Reed, new headmaster, greets the students and inaugurates the Thursday Assembly idea. September I5 New lunch schedule. School now dines in two sections instead of four. Possible by diminished numbers. September 21 Election of Newsboy Captains. September 27 First sale of Defense Stamps and Bonds. September 28 Junior Red Cross Collection. September 30 Assembly. Mr. Reed speaker. Essay contest Development of Boston as an Airport launched. OCTOBER October 5 Assembly. Chief James Gagan of the Boston Fire Department, speaker on Fire Prevention Week. October II Pre-Columbus Day assembly. Mr. Reed speaks on the discoverer of America. October I4 Assembly. Red Cross appeals for magazines, etc. Cheers practiced. October IQ Assembly. David Rubinoff and his magic violin. Excellent concert and appeal by the Maestro for the purchase of War Bonds and Stamps. NOVEMBER November IO Visiting day at school. November IO Armistice Assembly. Mr. Robert C. Schimmel, speaker. November I5 Movies under the auspices of the United War Fund Committee. November 18 Assembly addressed by Captain Foley, recruiting officer of the U. S.A. A. C. November IQ Honor Roll for September- October issued. Twenty-seven make the grade. November 24 Mass meeting before Commerce game. Cheers, speeches, singing, intro- duction of the team and speeches by some members. Great enthusiasm and spirit manifested. page twenty-four DECEMBER December 2 Assembly. Talk by Mr. Reed on senior affairs and work of councilors. December 9-10 Worn clothing collection. December I5 Bill of Rights Day. Assembly addressed by Mr. Richard Bonney, head of the history department. A very lucid talk on this subject. December 20 Cafeteria patrol inaugurated. December 23 Christmas Assembly featured by the playing of carols from the earliest times. JANUARY January 5 Track and Hockey schedules pub- lished. January 6 Honor Roll assembly. Individual awards and applause. January I3 Assembly addressed by Mr. Reed on Military Drill. January IQ Lieutenant Donahue addresses the students on the V-5 setup of the Navy. January IQ Infantile Paralysis collection. January 20 General assembly. Mr. Ross speaks for the Alumni Association. Umpire Bill Stewart of the Big Leagues gives an interesting and popular talk on the troubles of umpiring. Also answers questions. A line program. January 31 New Lunch Schedule. School now divided vertically, north and south. in two periods. FEBRUARY February 1 First dismissal of satisfactory seniors. February 3 Assembly for the Red Cross. Moving picture shows the great work of this organization for the men in service. February 4 First Evening Center Dance at the Dorchester Girls' High School. Annual Spelling Bee. Assembly to stimulate the sale February 8 February IO of War Bonds in the school. Assembly t0 stimulate the sale Bonds in the school. fplease turn to page ninety-twol February 1 0 of War

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History of the Senior Class by .KQCWL 46145 When some two hundred and fifty students step to the platform soon to receive their diplomas, some in person and others Cthose in service? by proxy, the last class that entered Dorchester High in days of peace will leave, carrying with them pleasant memories and knowledge. Most members of the class of ,44 came here in September, 1941 when the United States was at peace with the world. They roamed the corridors, bewildered and awed at high school life. After the Hrst few trying weeks, they became familiar with room numbers and began to understand the idiosyncrasies of upper-classmen. But in December, on a beautiful Sunday morning, the cherished light of peace was ex- tinguished until another day. Monday morning, December 8, 1941, is a day that will forever live in the history of Dorchester High. Tense and nervous students, shocked by this sudden challenge to all Americans, gathered at noon in Room IO6 where a portable radio was con- nected to hear President Roosevelt ask Congress to declare that 'Aa state of war exists between the government and people of the United States and the Japanese Empire. Later in the day ltaly and Germany joined her confederates and the Allies had three formidable enemies to conquer. That very afternoon, a threat of air attack was sounded and the inadequate air raid de- fenses in the school were realized and soon corrected. With every battle we lost in those early days of the war, there came the news of brave Dorchester men, news of their loyalty and de- votion to their country. The class of '44 is proud of each and every one of them. In '41 - '42, Dorchester turned out a great football team that lost only one game and tied one, winning all others. Sports and other extra-curricular activities flourished. page twenty-six And in the spring a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of Prize Drill. We sent two regi- ments out to compete. The cool winds came with September and enrollment at Dorchester began its steady de- crease. The faculty shrugged its collective shoulders and muttered, C'est la guerreln The football team tried hard, but its power was fighting for Uncle Sam. So, only one game saw the 'Red and Black' eleven emerge victori- ous. The hockey season was almost as bad. The senior class was only a name. We, juniors. became the highest upper-classmen. Summer rolled around again and teacher and student sought employment in war factories. Both worked side by side as the men behind the men behind the guns. It was a hot summer. lt was that summer that brought the turning point in the war. The Russians kept on rolling. The Allies landed in Africa. MacArthur was pounding away at the Japs. Guadalcanal be- came a name emblazoned upon every American heart, synonomous with bravery, courage, and patriotism. We began to reap the bitter harvest of war. Gold Stars in windows, sick boys coming home, more undergraduates going to take their places. Our year as seniors began. Came the custom- ary rush for pictures, rings, yearbook, class dues et cetera. The senior prom never material- ized. Soon, the class began to shrink. By February, scores had departed for colleges and universities, for work, for service. On June 9, we gather to bid au revoir to the familiar corridors and rooms, and we'll shake the hands of men Qmaybe for the last timed who have guided and helped us to be- come better American citizens. O, Dorchester, how proudly you stand. And as we'll pass through your gates, diplomas in hand, you will hear us softly murmur, A'God bless you, Alma Mater.