Everett High School - Crimson Tide / Memories Yearbook (Everett, MA)

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Senior Class History (continued) In the field of sports, athletic honors in football went to Ed Leo and limmy Carroll, who were named to numerous All-Scholastic Teams. In basketball the greatest team in Everett ' s history, paced by Captain Zack Boyages, tied for the Greater Boston League Championship and then went on into the Eastern Mas¬ sachusetts Interscholastic Basketball Tournament. Here, after defeating North Quincy in the opening round, and arch-rival Somerville in the semi-final round, the gallant Crimson warriors bowed out in the final round to a powerful Durfee High team, which went on to become New England Champions. Our Senior year was indeed an eventful one. For the first time in many years a school newspaper was started. Hubert Eddy served as editor and was ably assisted by an energetic staff. Another innovation was the observance of Good Government Day. Everett High elected William Gochis as Senator and Angelo Boy and Walter Carrington as Representatives to participate in the first student legislature in the history of the Commonwealth. Among the highlights of the year was the Senior Class Play, What a Life, starring Hubert Eddy and Doris Kelley; and the presentation of the Daughters of the American Revolution Award for Good Citizenship to Ann Gib¬ son. Beneath the lush surroundings of the Normandy Room of the nationally famous Totem Pole, the Senior Class held its Prom. It was the first time a Prom had been conducted outside the school. Dancing to the strains of George Lane ' s orchestra provided an evening of pleasure and enjoyment for all. Following the Prom in April the days passed swiftly, and we now look for¬ ward to a sunny day in June when we shall receive our coveted diplomas. To you the members of the Class of 1948 is this narrative dedicated. You are the principal characters, your activities from the opening week of school to the day of your graduation furnish the plot for this story; your accomplish¬ ments, the climax. May you look back in future years when memory fails to recall these happy times with sufficient clarity, and read again with some en¬ joyment the story of another year at Everett High—not just another year, but the year 1948.

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The School Council May we present the School Council whose members, elected by the stu¬ dent body, represent and serve the student body as a whole. This group has not only presented numerous assemblies, but has always endeavored to make them enjoyable as well as interesting and informative. Certainly the members have succeeded in their efforts this past year. This year the Council not only has planned the programs, but also has been, for the first time, directly in charge of their presentation. Their success in this venture is shown by the marked approval with which each assembly was received, especially that out¬ standing achievement, Talent Day, which was acclaimed by all. Always interested in the advancement of education, the Council members have often been the guests of various neighboring cities. The purpose of these visits was to acquaint each with a knowledge of school administration, teach¬ ing methods, and classroom procedures. It has also been the Council ' s privi¬ lege to entertain members of other school organizations, who seek information concerning the Everett School System. The main attempt of the Student Council is the promotion of school spirit and student participation. Achievement in these respects has been meritorious, and nineteen-forty-eight has been a banner year. The Student Council is composed of twelve members, headed by Chair¬ man Richard Erlandson and Secretary-Treasurer Joan Sullivan. Senior mem¬ bers include the above-mentioned officers assisted by Frank Forte, Jean Hall, and Edward Leo. Before concluding, it is imperative that we mention Miss Gibbons and Mr. Bleiler, whose invaluable guidance and assistance made possible a truly grati¬ fying year. To them we extend sincere appreciation and thanks for their time and effort. 12