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

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january january january 20 Kiwanis Club of Dorchester fetes the championship football team of our school at the Dorchester Plaza. Fine dinner, good speaking and entertain- ment. Beautiful trophy and certificates awarded. Football movies complete an excellent gathering. 21 Mr. NValsh of the Boston Trade School Alumni presents Trophy to Foot- ball Team Champions. President and Captain, WVilIiam Cahill accepts trophy. Coach Pendergast introduces john Ahern of the Boston Daily Globe who speaks to the assembly. Mr. Albert F. Reed, head master, appeals for a greater Alumni Association. 28 Brilliant Senior Prom in conjunc- tion with the Dorchester Girls High School at the Hotel Somerset. A great success. Attended by faculty repre- sentatives of both schools. FEBRUARY February 1 Mr. Reed talks to the assembly on the proper dress for Military Drill and Physical Education programs. February 3 Assembly addressed by Head Master Reed on 'iUnited States Savings Bonds and Stampsv. Thrifty - the main subject. School-wide composition contest on subject announced. V February 17 Chest X-Ray Program to help fight Tuberculosis. Dr. Samuel Nadel reads paper on subject. Talk also by Miss Gouzoule, R. N. Film shown. February 18 Washington-Lincoln Assembly. M arch M arch March M arch March Beginning of Winter vacation. MARCH 1 Report Cards. 3 Thrift Assembly. Mr. Reed ad- dresses students. Film: Power Behind the Nationv shown. 10 Science Program presented under the direction of Mr. Ralph Wellings. head of the Science department. Sub- ject: jet Propulsion and Guided Mis- silesi' well done: informative, and en- gaging. 11 Honor Roll Cards distributed. 16 Address on Safe Driving by a 62 RED AND BLACK March March March March 3 I arch member of the State Police Force. Films: Screw Drivers and Screw Jays and Driven to Kill shown. 17 Evacuation Day and St. Patrick's Day. No school. Great number of pupils in St. Patrickis Day Parade at South Boston as members of church and social bands and organizations. 22 Checkup on Military Drill Uni- forms. Red and Black Yearbook G1'oup photos taken. Chest X-Ray examinations for Sophomores and Seniors in connection with drive on Tuberculosis. 24 Head Master Reed addresses school on the matter of Personality Marks given by teachers. Senicr Play support urged. 31 Be Your Agen, a film on heart disease shown. APRIL April 1 Movie showing life at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis April 12 Closing of Marks - March - April. Forum on Big League Baseball Contractsv. April 13 Prize Drill. Beginning of Spring Vacation. Red and Black Yearbook goes to press. ' April 28, 29 Presentation of both Dorchester High Schools of Stage Door , at the Boys' School Auditorium. MAY May 2 Report Cards distributed. May 10 Parent-Teachers Night. Interesting program, exhibits. and interviews May 19 Dorchester High School for Boys on the air over WMEX. Mr. Robert C. Schimmel, former teacher at our school in charge. Mr. Desmond head of Eng- glish Department in immediate charge. May 23 Annual Schoolboy Parade in Boston. May 30 Decoration Day. IUNE june 1 Graduation Night. Tune 17 Bunker Hill Day. No school. june Close of School Year.

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The Year in Review 1948-1949 SEPTEMBER September 9 Opening Day Assembly. Ad- dress of welcome to new students by Head Master, Albert F. Reed. Re- marks on the value of study and edu- cation. September 21 Achievement Testing Day for the entire city. Short session. September 29 First Senior Class meeting. Mr. George Barry in charge. September 30 Nominations for Senior Class officers. OCTOBER 6 Fire Prevention Week talk by Deputy Chief Gagan. Primary Election for Senior Class Officers. October Broadcasts in several rooms after 1:00 P. M. of World Series game be- tween Braves and Indians. 11 Aspirants for Senior Class oilicers speak in Assembly Hall. 14 Senior Elections. 15 Home Room Councillor Elections. October 27 Address by John L. Mullen of the Metropolitan Transit Authority on Sportsmanship,,. October October October October 29 Demonstration by Radio Club di- rected by Mr. YVilliam Cunningham of the faculty. Interviews with football players eventually played back on Wire Recorder. A great success. NOVEMBER November 1 The following teachers trans- ferred: Dr. Henry P. Moore to Brighton High Schoolg Edward C. Donahue and Francis Ramisch to English High Schoolg William Cunningham to the High School of Commerceg John Ryan to Hyde Park High School. November 10 National Air Guard Program. Assembly addressed by Captain West- cott and Lieutenant Judge. Movie of islands in the South Pacific. November 11 Armistice Day. No school. November 12 First Honor Roll cards distri- buted by Head Master Reed. November 17 Parent-Teachers' Night. Ad- dress by Mr. Reed. Musical numbers by Messrs. Donlan and Desmond of the faculty. Mr. XValter McLean demon- strates the use of the Wire Recorder by interviewing members of the audience. Recording later played back. Parents visit teachers in classrooms. November 24 Thanksgiving Assembly and Football Rally. Enthusiastic reception to football team. Girl Cheer Leaders from Dorchester Girls' School. Coach Pendergast introduces indivi d u a l l y members of the team and gives pep talk. DECEMBER December 1 All Star Game Bally. Head Master Reed calls attention to fund for players injured in athletics. December 2 Forum Assembly. i'Should the Atomic Bomb be Outlawed as a NVeapon in Future YVars? subject dis.- cussed by Senior Class members. Question period. Mr. Richard P. Bonney, in charge. December 23 Christmas Assembly, chairman, VVilliam Cahill, president of the Senior Class. Latin Choristers directed by Mr. Renehan, head of the Latin depart- ment. School band, assembly singing, readings. Program in charge of Mr. John Desmond, head of the English department. Beginning of the Christ- mas Vacation. JANUARY January 3 School Reopens. January 12 Aspirants for Senator and Repre- sentatives for Good Government Day 14 Boston Herald-Trauele-r Spelling Bee. City-wide. 18 Second distribution of Honor Roll Cards. Increase in honor students praised by Head Master Reed. January 20 Forum Assembly. Mr. Desmond in charge. Subject: Shall Our Mili- tary Forces Remain in Germany?', John Kelleher voted best presentation. January Janua1'y RED AND BLACK 61

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