Framingham High School - Philomath Yearbook (Framingham, MA)

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8 E..- humming with the voices of its students. The new Senior class, really the best in the history of the school, made a remarkable showing. Time for elections came again, and what more could we do other than to elect the same four officers who had served us so nobly in our junior year? We had suc- cessful football, basketball, hockey, and baseball teams, but what else could you expect with such daring leaders as Fausto Chiudioni, Eligio Chief Ferrazzi, Frank Kimball, and Tommy George? The traditional Christmas Box Cam- paign was carried on and we achieved a record that would amaze anyone. A super- colossal Meat Fund Show was staged and much was added to it in the way of talent by Professor Mike D'Amato, Eddie Moose Acton, and Francis ffGag Gal- lagher. In May the students in our class had the opportunity to show their great dramatic ability. The greatest Senior Play of all time- Bachelor Born -was held in Den- nison Memorial Hall, with 'fChris Gar- rahan playing the lead and supported by a cast of actors and actresses who played their parts to perfection. The audience was delighted with this superb production. Our efficient vice-president, Emily Lewis, was asked to take over the offlce of the president in April. She continued the good work of this office through Gradua- tion. The next important venture of the Seniors was a more serious one. War Com- THE PHILOMATI-I mittees were established-the first in the history of F .H.S.! The members of these committees did much in the way of salvage work, commercial work, defense bond and stamp sales, and other equally important projects very vital to the defense of our country. The annual Band Concert was held on June 3, 1942, and the Junior-Senior Ath- letic Contest on june 9, 1942. Now the Seniors found themselves solemnly marching to their places in Nevins Hall. Diplomas and awards were given and the Seniors again marched, but this time they marched out of Nevins Hall and out of F.H.S. forever. Some were headed for brilliant careers in business and others marched on to continue their formal education. I marched out too, Mom, but not into the business world, nor into any college. I marched into a spot where real marching is done-the U. S. Army! I certainly miss those dear old days, but I have no regrets because I now have a bigger job to do. A job for which the high school trained me indirectly. We'll beat them, Mom, and then I'll be home to you. I have to go to the General's office now. QMaybe he wants to give me a medal.j I'll have to close now, so, until next time -keep your chin up and Keep 'Em Flying ! Love, Bob. Marjorie Peck, '42, C3236 -

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THE PHILOMATH -ri-f7 fs ----- -- '--- 111 -------'------'- --------'-'--------'-'--------'- - ----------- - --------'------'--- ------'--l' e e W www- .---- -- --------------.----.------.----------..-----'------.-----------------------.-------------------- -------.-- it SANSORIGINE May 15, 1942. Dear Mom, Gee, but this Army life is great. I don't believe I've had as much fun since my high school days. Nothing could ever com- pare with those happy days. From the day We entered the high school, September 6, 1939, our lives were just full of interesting activities and joyous occasions. As Sophomores, our first big thrill was the dance the Seniors honored us with. Was it a success? Naturally, with our class as honored guests! After a vote of the class, Miss Wiley was chosen our class adviser-a position which she filled very efficiently and faith- fully. We owed a large amount of our suc- cess to her expert guidance. Numerous other activities followed, but the most im- portant was the election of Sophomore class officers. VVith a class like ours it cer- tainly was a difficult task. Finally, after very amusing and exciting campaign speeches-election day arrived. When the final vote had been cast, we found that we had chosen four splendid students to represent our class. Our Sophomore presi- dent was john McManus, vice-president, Emily Lewis, secretary, Betty Alspaughj and treasurer, Frank Kimball. With elections over, we settled back to our school studies until May. The junior Prom brought with it much excitement for the Sophomores-and the cute little girls were literally swept off their feet with bids to the colossal affair. On june 9, 1940, the Sophomores made their formal debut and entered Nevins Hall in their best bibs and tuckers. Even the Seniors were amazed at the sophisticated young ladies and the dashing young gentlemen. Then came the summer vacation, which the school welcomed. It had really been a very trying year for the faculty. They never expected a class such as ours. I think, Mom, they had to learn some new subjects so that they could teach us some- thing we didn't know. We really were brilliant! The following September, on the fourth day of the month, we returned to school. much to the dismay of the faculty, and immediately settled down to our junior studies. Regardless of the fact that most school years run along the same lines, our class enlivened the whole school and made the normally monotonous routine seem like an exciting new venture. Again we were faced with the problem of choosing class officers, and we came through with flying colors and elected the following: president, Eugene Fioriog vice- president, Emily Lewisg secretary, Anna McGreal, and treasurer, Frank Kimball. VVhen the month of May came around, committees were elected to take care of the junior Prom activities. All of these com- mittees did very commendable work and naturally the Prom was a success. Nevins Hall held a patriotic air with its decora- tions of red, white, and blue. Again a school year was concluded and Juniors were assigned to their Senior home rooms and once more all was peace- ful at F.H.S. for the summer months. One gray September morn three months later, the lights of the private homes in the town were being turned on one by one. It had been some time since any of the young people had risen so early tquarter of eighth and there was no enjoyment or enthusiasm at this early hour. At 8:25 A.M. dear old F.H.S. was again

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THE PHILOMATH ---39 is ------------- --------------------------------'--------------------------'------------------'----- -------- E1 Ellulunllnnluuulnnlll IlnuIInlunIInullunulnunnnnlllun uInnnnuInnuInnnuslunnluuunnnuuuuuuuuuuuuuunuuu uunluunm June 11, 1952. Dear Diary: Today I picked up a news- paper and nearly collapsed with surprise at what I read. There in headlines two inches high I saw, Admiral Benjamin Montenegro and Lieutenant General John McManus sign peace treaty with Der Fuehrerf' After reading further, I learned that these two officers had received their commissions through hard work, fair play, and seeing the general's daughters first. The peace treaty was signed at the Little Munich Beer Parlor tproprietors-Shen win Goodwin and Byron Seulosj so that Hitler would feel at home. Aiding Bones and Bennie in persuading Little Adolf to come to an agreement were Harley C un- ningham, recently appointed Commis- sioner of the Philippines, and Robert Devine, his First Lieutenant. I read further. The President of the United States had sent Distinguished Ser- vice Crosses to Nurses Janice Meyer and Phyllis MacKenzie, also to Draftsman Leo Bouchard, Chemists John Beaton and Richard Gilliland, and Marine John Han- nagan for his record-smashing throw of a hand grenade. The President also declared that had it not been for the heroism of Warren 1Snuffyl Smith of the F.H.S. graduating class of 1942, we might be pushing rickshaws around the streets of Tokio. The last paragraph of the story told of Selectmen Robert Whittemorc, Augusto Stefanini, and Warren E. Smith planning to welcome the boys home on June 12 with all the pomp and ceremony that could be presented. A large crowd was expected, and the reception committee was to convene at Nevins Hall for a social after the boys had been properly greeted at the railroad station. Of course I'll go, Dear Diary. I'll tell you all about it tomorrow when it's all over. June 12, 1952. Dear Diary: I told you I'd tell you all about it. After I left my home this after- noon, I met many of the graduates of the class of 1942. I walked down the main street. As I glanced to one side, my eye caught the marquee of the St. George Theatre. The current films featured for- mer F.H.S. graduates of the same class. Betty Alspaugh, in private life Mrs. john McManus, and William Wallis were ap- pearing in their tenth successive year as Button and Bimbo in Bachelor Born. Christopher Garrahan was appearing in person, after receiving the Academy Award for the portrayal of Charles Donkin in the same film. The co-feature was Delightful lVas the Dayf' starring Carroll Hixon, 1952's Charles Boyer, and Louise Kitchen, and produced by the brilliant Howard Jones. The manager of the theatre, push- ing the crowds back to the sidewalk, was Ralph Whitney. Virginia Boyle attempted to sell me tickets to the matinee perform- ance, but I had to refuse because of my engagement at the railroad station. Usher- ettes who were dressed in attractive uni- forms were Pearl Foley, Annette Brown, Mary Connell, Marion Greene, and Lena Giardini. As I continued my jaunt. I passed Louise Lez'e.ille's Dairy Diner. She invited me inside to try a new beverage she had just created, carbonated milk. As I en- tered. I heard the noise of scufting feet and tusseling, which mystitied me. Later l found that it was only Alfred Pasqualoni, performing his duties of official bouncer. The strains of beautiful music reached my