English High School - Blue and Blue / Record Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL RECORD 15 Is spotlighted by every ball fan ' s eye. The clever Seiniger and Sheridan. With Kaplan and the rest upon their heels, Are writing now for national magazines ; Their Rfxord service taught them what appeals. The late Bill Brown, of old 8:30 fame, With Jerry Cook, his brilliant kith and kin, Now operates a national orchestra, And looks around for further fame to win. Thus will our records read a few years hence ; Thus will our doughty men be tried and true, Thus will their deeds amaze a doubting world, Thus will they fight and conquer for the Blue ! STUDENT COUNCIL Top Row— G. T. Tameson. R. D. Harding, R. A. Power, T. M. Pearson. D. I. Morgan. W. T. Ogar. Middle Row— C. T. Whitley, K. E. Sweenie. A. T. Hansen, T. T. Semper. F. T. McNulty. Front Row— D. I. Smith (Secretary), C. L McPhail (Vice-President), Mr. Frazier (Faculty Adviser). Mr. Downey. G. W. Creighton (President). T. T. Gordon.

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14 ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL RECORD Clas e liropfjetfte 1936 By James E. Powers, ' .% Full soon our banners will be carried forth And spread unfolded to the shimmering sky, And men will marvel at the deeds so brave Accomplished by the men of English High ; And then will spread the fame of Thirty-six And trumpets loud will glorify our deeds — Great are the men whom we now prophecy To lead us into fray on milk-white steeds. The White House is for President McPhail, Attended by his cohorts brave and true, Fred Dow and Hughes, stout Driscoll and Mitchell, Who carry on Big Business for the Blue. Mark Devlin, for our social functions gay, With Richard Power and Thomas Powers, too, Stands forth with plans for new events to hold, Assisted by a gentlemanly crew. And Crimmins, of the analytic brain Stands by to give his aid in deeds of worth, While Olsen stands and speaks a solemn oath To run each clue that ' s given him, to earth. Brave Scala, here to aid him in his quest 3espeaks himself, then as he takes the floor And states that he, himself, will run his best, As he has always done in days of yore. Bud Daley, scion of a Brighton clan, Now travelling with the hockey-playing Bruins, Reclines at home beside the radio While Lyons entertains him with his tunes ; And in the Senate House stand three men fair — Joe Driscoll, Haufler and the active Paul, And while their arguments develop strong, Their eloquence resounds throughout the hall. Spinelli, he who tackles with a shock. And Mantos, of the educated toe, With Ryan bent between them o ' er the ball, Are former All-Americans — you know. Who ' s this that strides across the silver screen And makes a million hearts begin to leap? Aha. ' tis Johnnie Powers, the handsome rogue. Who, by his art, can make you smile or weep. And who is this, whose clever tapping feet, Upon a stage beneath a paper moon. Beat out in Suf f lc style quite debonair A popular and very pleasing tune? Just now, in contest on a foreign shore, Fleet Sullivan, our strong Olympic hope, Breaks records in his specialty event, Thereby upsetting what the papers call the dope. And now the Boston Red Sox lead the league Because of men who came from English High, The battery of Leahy and Ahearn,

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16 ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL RECORD (ElaHs iftBtorij By Edward Lee On an early September morning of 1932, a con- spicuous group of several hundred nervous-looking youngsters roamed the first floor corridor of the north building of the English High School. From their reactions it was evident that they were new boys searching for their home-rooms. After surviv- ing the first week of traffic-jams in the cross-corri- dors, this group of freshmen settled down and began to realize that they had enrolled at a school whose alumni had left behind an active spirit and worth- while traditions for them to maintain. Throughout the year they carried on to the best of their ability and supported the various activities of the school. Some enrolled in the many club activi- ties fostered in our school, while others responded to Coach Ohrenberger ' s call for athletes. They were obliged to follow in the footsteps of the upper class- men in order that they might be ready to assume the responsibilities of leadership when their turn should come. Soon their first year of happy high school life was left behind. Before them still lay three promising years in which to realize their am- bition to distinguish the Class of ' 36 in the record of English High School history. In the fall of 1933 came recruits. New students enrolling as sophomores boosted the class to its pres- ent number of about seven hundred. Soon school activities were once again in full swing. Some of our boys were wearing corporal ' s chevrons and had advanced their first step in military drill, while others were holding minor offices in the various school orga- nizations. With the football season in progress, the boys of ' 36 received their first chance to make good on the gridiron against rival schools. It was during this season, in which English annexed the city cham- pionship, that the stars of the two following years began their high school athletic careers. Prominent figures among the sophomore ranks were attracting attention in all other fields of sport. Just as quickly as the first, the second year drew to a close with the arrival of June. Two years of learning and experience had given the Class of ' 36 sufficient confidence and knowledge to assume the duties of juniors and lead the younger and inexperi- enced lads who had come in to fill the ranks they had vacated. Their high school days were half over and ' 36 had two more years to which to look forward. Dur- ing these two years they were to shoulder the heavy burdens of upper classmen. Athletic and club activi- ties were carried on as usual, but they were now in a position where they were regarded as examples for others. It was their duty to teach what they had learned. That they were quite successful in perform- ing their tasks is evident from the fact that the various school activities are running just as smoothly as ever. When the junior elections came along, with its campaign and speeches, the juniors elected Ivan Col- lins as president and John F. Mitchell as vice-presi- dent. Toward the end of another pleasant year came a collection of the class dues for the purpose of aid- ing the class in its activities the following year. The senior year of the Class of ' 36 began in October, after a late school opening. It was a group of earnest, down-to-business lads that strolled proudly through the building. Outstanding members of the class received commissions in military drill, and as- sumed the responsibilities and duties of commissioned officers. It became their task to prepare the cadets for the annual prize drill in April, despite the handi- cap of a late start, to maintain the usual corridor patrols, and to assume the responsibility of other assignments. In the class elections held early in the year, Charles J. McPhail was elected president, and John F. Mitchell as vice-president. In football, a brilliant English High School team finished the season, undefeated and untied, defeating Latin School on Thanksgiving Day by a score of 14 to 0. The second English vs. Latin debate was held, the Blue and Blue being represented by three members of the Class of ' 36. During the senior year a chess club was organized. The Senior Prom, which was held on February 7, 1936, at the Hotel Vendome under the direction of a dance committee consisting of Mark Devlin, Daniel Freedman, Louis LoPilato, James Supple, Tom Powers, and Richard Power, was a huge success. In a few weeks the Llass of ' 36 will join the ranks of the alumni. Behind them they leave a splendid record of accomplishment. Its members played an important part in retaining the Reggie track cham- ponship and in winning two city football champion- ships. The Class of 1936 has maintained in its every endeavor the high ideals, the honorable traditions, and the glorious spirit of Boston English High School.