Milford High School - Oak Lily and Ivy Yearbook (Milford, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 130 of the 1938 volume:

PRESENTING-- , fc OAK LILY 2 PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 1938 MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS JACOB HEITIN ROBERT SCOTT Editor Business Manager PAUL BOLAND CHARLES COONEY, Jr. Associate Associate VOLUME LIV MR. FRED A. METCALF 4 DEDICATION • • • in aaf.no cxfzd znzznt oj fzii zxaz tUut imtzuation ... in ajijizzaiation oj fzi± ±zzviazA. to tfzz lafzoot and ouz afa±± . . . in zxj 2 zz±±i zcj tfzz [ouz ix u vxz Lauz joz fiim a± ouz tzaafzzz and j ziznd, Vz, tfzz a fan of 1Q3S, a fj z ationatz [lj dzdiaatz tlzii fifty-fouztf zdition of tfzz fdaf, -dfdf, and dduij to «■ Mr. Fred A. Metcalf. o A K • L I L Y • I Y Y FOREWORD ( 1 Vs flaws dsjiaxtsd fxom ioms of tlzs u±uaf. (Dux aim, focvsvsx, fai fssn to yi - T jj ou - n f-tctuxs and itoxy foxm a xsiums of what cvs fsfisws to fs tfzs fiajcjiisit fisxiod of oux youtfz. 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(L it j-XLEndi. oj 39 ' and cf.1 tiisn fofUr. 3n Book Two, XEjcXElEntsd fy tfiE jCify, ±ynzfof oj- fcuxity, vje fiaoE txisd to ±st j-oxtlz a comfifstE summation oj oux Extxa-cuxxicufa actiuitiE±. {Jn Book Three, XEflXElEHtEd fy tfiE dJuy, ELjmfof oj- tsnacity, c je jjXE!Ent oux fzonox Eiiayi and otfisx intEXE5.ti.ncj axticfs i contxifutsd fy oux!e[ je i and undsxyxaduatsA. cA! ay you dsxiuE jifsaaiXE in tuxniny thsiE jiayEi. 7 - H — 0 Zrn—l . - H — to C o • H —I 0 Z m to —| on As You Will See From This 1937 SEPTEMBER 13 Registration Day; 148 Seni¬ ors; 190 Juni¬ ors; 207 Sopho¬ mores, 257 Freshmen; 5 Post Graduates. 17 Constitution Day; no after¬ noon sessions. 25 First football game of the season; Milford defeated by Maynard 14-0. OCTOBER 1 First social in Auditorium; open to all classes. 2 Milford defeated Templeton 32-0. 6 First meeting of Dante Club. 12 Columbus Day; no sessions. Milford defeated Marlboro 13-6. 21 Nomination papers for class officers given out. 23 Milford defeated by Natick 7-0. 26 Nomination papers due. 27 Audition for Minstrel Show. 29 John E. Hines presented Rip Van Winkle in the Auditorium under aus¬ pices of M. H. S. S. A. 30 Milford defeated by Norwood 20-0. NOVEMBER 1 Examinations for September and October. Class elections held. 4 Fred Robbins presented Zuider Zee in Auditorium under auspices of M. H. S. S. A. 5 Teachers’ Convention; no sessions. 6 Milford defeated Hudson 13-0. 8 First meeting of the Junior Science Club. 10 Armistice Day Exercises in Auditori¬ um. 11 Milford defeated by Framingham 7-0. 12 Report Cards distributed. 15 First meeting of David Garrick Club. 23 A very sizable collection made for Salvation Army baskets. 24 Two day recess for Thanksgiving. 25 Thanksgiving Day; Second Annual Minstrel Show held in Auditorium. Calendar, Arranged by Margery Kerr, Out 26 Matinee and second evening perform¬ ance of Minstrel Show. 27 Milford defeated by Clinton 13-0. DECEMBER 10 Science Club Christmas Party. 13 Demonstration in the Auditorium of the new amplifying system. Exam¬ inations for second term. 16 Due to inclement weather, dancing at recess held in the Auditorium. An¬ nouncement of two weeks’ vacation. 17 Collection by Senior English classes for Daily News Toy Chest. Dante Club Christmas Party. Christmas recess began. 20 Christmas Party for student body under auspices of M. H. S. S. A. 31 New Year’s Eve Party in Auditorium under auspices of Junior Dance Com¬ mittee. 1938 JANUARY 3 School reopened for mid-year term. 4 Audiometer test held in C-l under State supervision. 6 Junior Dance Committee began prep¬ aration for Junior Prom. 7 Report Cards issued. 10 Boys begin basketball practice. 12 Oak, Lily, and Ivy staff announced; Jacob Heitin, Editor-in-Chief. 13 Meeting of Seniors in Auditorium; Margery Kerr elected to represent M. H. S. at annual D. A. R. Conven¬ tion. 14 First meeting of the Oak, Lily, and Ivy Staff. 24 Mirror donated by Werber and Rose for girls’ basement. 25 No afternoon session because of storm. 28 Meeting of students for reorganiza¬ tion of M. H. S. Student Association. FEBRUARY 3 Girls began basketball practice under¬ supervision of Miss Agnes Crane. 8 Announcement made relative to Swift Oratorical Contest. 9 Officers of M. H. S. S. Association se¬ lected: Pres. Sidney Werber ’39, Vice- Pres. Adelaide Piteo ’38, Sec. Helen Redden ’38, Senior Treas. Paul Boland ’38. 11 Miss Pearl Rose resigned from faculty. 8 School Year Contained Many Interesting Happennings and Notable Events 14 Mr. Joseph Tosches succeeded to her classes. 18 Term examinations. Junior Prom held in Auditorium. Miss Gertrude Webber resigned from faculty. 21 Miss Madeline Kynoch succeeded to her classes. 22 Washington’s Birthday; no sessions. MARCH 1 David Garrick Club members went to Worcester to see Twelfth Night acted by Clark University Players. 4 Report Cards issued. 9 Demonstration-lecture; program by Winnebego Indians in Auditorium under auspices of M. H. S. S. A. (See picture.) 18 Senior boys defeated faculty in basketball 46-40. Fire drill. 21 Outline of Swift Essay due. 23 Baseball practice began. 25 Pierce. the Magician, entertained students in Auditorium. (M.H.S.S.A.) Spring vacation began. APRIL 4 Classes resumed. 5 First copy for O.L.I. given to printer. 7 Assembly held for all classes; ad¬ dressed by School Committeeman Hartwell. First meeting of Senior Glee Club. 15 No sessions; Good Friday. 19 No sessions; Patriots’ Day. 20 Pictures of class officers taken. 21 Senior meeting; honors announced. 22 Term examinations 25 Mr. B. G. Willard of Bentley’s ad¬ dressed Senior boys. 26 Club pictures taken. MAY 2 Mr. Merrill R. Hale. Secy. State Air¬ port Association addressed all classes at assembly. Freshman officers elected. 3 Salvation Army envelopes collected. 5 Fifteen boys of Science Club left for New York. (See picture). 6 Mrs. Samuel Sleeper of Salter Sec¬ retarial School, Worcester, addressed Senior girls at assembly. 10 Prof. Robert Illingworth of Clark Uni¬ versity addressed all classes at as¬ sembly. 11 Junior class picture taken. 12 Senior Week Committee chosen; Ken¬ neth Foye and Regina Casasanta, chairmen. Sophomore Class picture taken. 13 Dante Club plays held in Auditorium. Senior Class picture taken. 16 Seniors voted on Who’s Who. 19 Oak, Lily, and Ivy pictures taken. 20 Concert held in Auditorium. Mrs. Sleeper returned to address all classes at assembly. 23 Senior girls met in Auditorium to de¬ cide on flowers. Who’s Who picture taken. 27 Memorial Day Exercises in Auditori¬ um. Science Club May Soiree. 30 Milford defeated by St. Mary’s 10-7. 31 Senior class pins arrive from jewelers. JUNE 9 1 Swift Oratorical Contest held in Auditorium. 3 Money refunded to Senior Literary Club. Parents’ Night held under auspices M.H.S.S.A. 4 Milford defeated by St. Mary’s 5-4. 6 The bulk of our O. L. I. copy is set. We went to press today, printing the second form. Largest number of copies ever printed, 500! 7 All but three cuts for O. L. I. have been received from our engraver. 15 Miss Pianca’s French and Senior German classes have picnic. 20-21 David Garrick club presented “The Young¬ est.” 24 Senior Hop. 27 Opening of Senior Week. Senior Night in Auditorium. 28 Junior - Senior Reception. 29 Commencement. 30 Excursion to Nantasket. JULY 1 Alumni Re¬ union. Vacation! THE ! 10 SCHOOL . BOOK ONE . oalzi aConz clze tzEE±, noz zo±e± j-[oiVEZ±; A [uc.(z fiumtjb CVECl M nzalzEE zicfi thii vjoztci oj ouz±. n Hunt rn V _ ' 6 friends are best. Our most powerful and lasting friendships will, no doubt, be those made in the early season of our lives. They will be like the shadows of the evening, strengthening with the setting sun of life. 11 J C C isfs 5 as Our School Committee Organizes for Year With Chairman George F. Grayson Following the plan established by the All-American Yearbook, we decided early in January to introduce the first section of our own book with the pictures of those men who play an important part in the educational policy of our local school system. When the Committee held its first meeting after the recent March elections, it was composed of Chairman George F. Grayson, Henry D. Barbadoro, Esq., Frederick T. Cahill, Jr., Mr. Thomas F. Davoren, and its two new members, Mr. Allen A. Hartwell and Mr. Alex DiGiannantonio. Meetings of the board were held monthly in temporary quarters in the annex. When the reconstruction of the original building is completed, the committee will move into its new room adjoining the office of Superintendent A. 0. Caswell. The sub-committees for the year consisted of: Rules and Regulations Mr. Hartwell, Mr. Grayson Care of Buildings Mr. Barbadoro, Mr. Davoren Teachers and Salaries Mr. DiGiannantonio, Mr. Cahill, Mr. Hartwell Finance Mr. Barbadoro, Mr. Cahill Books and Supplies Mr. DiGiannantonio, Mr. Davoren 12 PRINCIPAL FRANK C. BERRY, Our Friend and Counsellor, was always ready and eager to be our bene¬ factor. If we desired to arrange some special program in the auditorium, if we wished counsel in our school problems, we had only to seek Mr. Berry for ready assistance and helpful advice. Because of his desire to make our high- school career pleasant and profitable, he has favored us with many valuable and practical presentations of lectures, movies, demonstra¬ tions, and socials. He is of the belief that education is really the leading out of the in¬ dividual into an efficient and rightly-integrat¬ ed personality, who is comfortable at home with himself and in company with his fellows. As a result of his interest in our welfare, we have been broadened socially as well as intellectual¬ ly. Our high-school days are at end, but the ideals and principles represented by Mr. Berry will remain with us. Under his guidance the teachers of our school have bred within us a love for knowl¬ edge and the joys that result from it. They have developed abilities that will bear fruit in the future. Although time and tradition have enriched the Milford High School, the heritage of the past has been preserved by its adminis¬ trator and faculty. 13 Miss Eva L. Burns Home Address: 297 Main Street. Instructor of: Bookkeeping (B-C). Miss Josephine M. Calarese Home Address: 10 Union Street. Instructor of: Bookkeeping (B-C). Miss Hannah E. Callanan Home Address: 276 Main Street. Instructor of: History (A). Miss Marie C. Cenedella Home Address: 68 School Street. Instructor of : English (D) and History (C). Mr. Benjamin F. Consoletti Home Address: 20 East Main Street. Instructor of: Elementary Science (D). Faculty Adviser of the Freshman Science Club. Miss Mary L. Burns Home Address: 30 Pleasant Street. French (C) and English (B). Miss Dorothy M. Callahan Home Address: 171 Congress Street. Instructor of: English (C) and History (B). Miss Louise M. Casey Home Address: 114 Congress Street. Instructor of: Civics (D). Mr. Robt. J. Cenedella Home Address : 35 Congress Street. Instructor of: English (B). Adviser of the Junior- Senior Reception: Co- Director of Minstrel Show. Miss Agnes L. Crane Home Address: 7 Poplar Street. Instructor of: Economics (C). Coach for Girls’ Basket¬ ball. 14 Miss Catherine E. Curtin Home Address: 16 Parker Hill Ave. Instructor of: Stenography (A-B) and Typewriting (A- B). Miss Margaret E. Feige Home Address: 54 Bancroft Avenue. Instructor of: English (C) and Latin (C-D). Mr. James A. Higgiston Home Address : 274 Main Street. Instructor of: Algebra (A-D) and Economics (C). Faculty Adviser of the Oak, Lily, and Ivy; Faculty Manager of Baseball. Miss Ida R. Kurlansky Home Address: 63 Fruit Street. Instructor of: Business Science (D). Ben C. Lancisi, Jr. Home Address: 106 Spruce Street. Instructor of: Instrumental Music. Director of the Orches¬ tra, Band, and of the Minstrel Show. Miss Susanne Davoren Home Address: 26 Jefferson Street. Instructor of: English (D) and Latin (D). Miss Mary B. Ford Home Address : 21 West Pine Street. Instructor of: Algebra (A), Chem¬ istry (A), Solid (A) and Plane (C) Ge¬ ometry, Trigonome¬ try (A). Miss Lucy H. Iacovelli Home Address : 11 Pond Street. Instructor of: Algebra (D). Miss Madeline Kynoch Home Address : 7 Glities Avenue. Instructor of: English (D). Miss Agnes R. Lynch Home Address: 41 Hayward Street. Instructor of: Stenography (A-B) and Typewriting (A- B). • 15 Miss Claire D. Lynch Home Address: 305 Main Street. Instructor of: Civics (D), and Ele¬ mentary Science (D). Miss Martha Molinari Home Address : 154 East Main Street. Instructor of: Italian (A, B, C). Co-Adviser of the Dante Club. Miss Sadie A. O’Connell Home Address : 42 Prospect Street. Instructor of: English (C). Faculty Adviser of the David Garrick Dra¬ matic Club. Miss Margaret Pianca Home Address : 44 Mendon Street, Hopedale, Mass. Instructor of: French (A-B) and German (A-B), Fac¬ ulty Adviser of the French Club. M iss Margaret Rooney Home Address : 141 Congress Street. Instructor of: Bookkeeping (C) and Typewriting (C-B). Mr. Fred A. Metcalf Home Address : 2 Mendon Street, Hopedale, Mass. Instructor of: Biology, Geometry (C), and Physics (B). Faculty Adviser of the Junior Science Club, Junior Prom, and Sen¬ ior Hop. Mr. Harold M. Moran Home Address: 16 Gibbon Avenue. Instructor of: English (A). Faculty Adviser of the Oak, Lily, and Ivy and of Senior Week. Mr. Philip O’Donnell Home Address : 38 Thayer Street. Instructor of: Algebra (D). Miss Margaret M. Pyne Home Address : 51 School Street. Instructor of: Stenography (B), and Typewriting (C-B). Faculty Adviser of the Oak, Lily, and Ivy. Miss Pearl W. Rose Home Address: 4005 Fifth Street, North Arlington, Va. Instructor of: English (C) and History (B). Resigned on Feb. 11, ’38 to become Mrs. Leo Solet. 16 Miss Marion A. Ryan Home Address: 298 Main Street. Instructor of: English (A-B) and Latin (A-B). Mr. Joseph J. Tosches Home Address : 23 East Street. Instructor of: English (D) and Business Science (D). Faculty Adviser of the Freshman Oak, Lily, and Ivy Committee. Miss Dorcas Whipple Home Address : 20 Church Street. Instructor of: Art. Miss Helena F. Swift Home Address : 83 High Street. Instructor of: Theory and Harmony. Faculty Adviser of the Theo-Harmon Club; Di¬ rector of the Senior Glee Club. Miss Gertrude Webber Home Address: 949 Hayward Street, Manchester, N. H. Instructor of: English (D). Resigned on Feb. 18, ’38 to become Mrs. George Wurzel. Mr. James V. Zurlo Home Address : 15 East Main Street. Instructor of: Civics (D), Geom¬ etry (C), Italian (C). Faculty Adviser of the Dante Club. May I Have Your Autograph? 17 (AusjAasTi 4- Ai£s A-cAxAgy- Atr AA - j r Ae. � 7 @AicA,j cAccA 4- jAlJL C ZvtLiAm. 2-d lAicAi . G-A 4 i TfcasnS asA- Ptewpap-WB , WE SPEAK OF THE LAB . . . The principles taught in our text book and by our instructor were put to the test in the laboratory. We found, as one would naturally expect, that the printed page and oral instruction came to life as a result of the experiments which we performed. We were quite interested in noting changes and came to realize that those which do not affect the composition of substances are called physical changes. Matters having to do with motion, heat, light, sound, electri¬ city, and magnetism, commanded our at¬ tention so much so that the ringing of the bell for the change of classes brought us too hastily out of the lab. ... AND OF PHYSICS Whether it was about electro magnets, levers, scales, spring balances, boilers or steam engines the physics class was always eager to learn of that science which treats of matter and energy. We feel that the knowledge which we have gained about mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, and the like will greatly enable us to und¬ erstand and appreciate the many advances made in their field. We did become con¬ fused at times, but we were soon set aright and left with a good understanding of many scientific phenomena. Even the fishes in the aquarium, that were really there for the Biology classes, seemed to stop their sportive play when our classes began. ... AND OF STENOGRAPHY Intensive drill is the secret for success in shorthand. Sometimes we did have quite a bit of difficulty in reading our out¬ lines . . . But what of that? . . . Many people wonder what they’ve written in longhand. Many persons also wonder just what the lines with the intricate twists and twirls really mean. So did we, and now that we’ve found out, we’re mighty glad that we took the course. Letters were dictated to us regularly by our instructors, to whom we later transcribed them. As Seniors our familiarity with phrases and the like made this possible. We should like to write “Good luck’’ to you in shorthand . . . but . . . ... AND OF TYPING. Were we glad when those days of mastering the keyboard with catchy finger drills passed! ... It seems that we didn’t have to count sheep going over the fence if we were bothered with insomnia ... We caught ourselves pounding a s f g h j k 1 over and over again until we pounded our head against the wall . . . But a sense of self-satisfaction was ours when as touch typists we could take the speed tests and pass them quite creditably. The valuable instruction which we also received about the mimeograph and adding machines, the Ediphone, and office filing system should greatly aid the many secretaries-to-be in our class. . . . WE ALSO SPEAK OF ENGLISH . . . How well we remember the pro¬ gram ! . . . Monday, oral or written com¬ position (the latter of which met with our approval) ; Tuesday and Wednesday, grammar; Thursday and Friday, classic . . . spelling and vocabulary drill every day . . . Macbeth and its many lessons in¬ terested us so much so that we think Shakespeare was human after all . . . Burke’s speech . . . let’s skip it . . . Re¬ member the essentials of a short story? . . . and Johnson’s “morbid propensity to sloth and procrastination”? Milton wasn’t bad either . . . Poetry? Well Professor Illingworth is always welcome . . . Those essays! Biography, Constitution, Wings! . . . AND OF HISTORY That everything goes in three’s and four’s we are positive ... So many instan¬ ces of this thought came up, or were brought to our attention, that we question it no longer. In fact, we thought of suing Dr. Dafoe of Dionne fame. With maps and scrapbooks galore, daily dictation, and exams we became further acquainted with the manner in which our forefathers met the problem of their day, profited by past experiences, and (for the sake of a third) laid the ground work so successfully that subsequent leaders had but to smooth off any rough edges. . . . AND OF FRENCH “Alors commencons.” We then start out. We place our homework papers on our desk, where they are carefully checked by our instructor. We receive our sentence and go to the board. Woe be unto him who has forgotten l’exercise pour le jour or who is unable to “tradiussez en anglais.” Really we can’t ever think of France without hav¬ ing pleasant thoughts about an instructor who has instilled in us a fondness for the country and language, and who has won the love of all her students. Whether it be an claire de la lune or in the beautiful country of Carcassonne, Miss Pianca will be with us in memory. . . . AND OF THE OFFICE. The office . . . the hub of our school and where our esteemed principal held sway . . . where Miss Evelyn Moore, the gracious and efficient secretary patiently issued us our slips for tardiness or absence . . . where the timid Freshman entered . . . where the proud Sophomore went with conscious possessiveness . . . where the dig¬ nified Junior appeared . . . where the so¬ phisticated Senior made his entry in satis¬ fied familiarity, which, however was mingled with regret, for he realized that the time was approaching when he would enter this hallowed room no more. May the new office offer as many pleasant mem¬ ories for succeeding classes as the tempor¬ ary one did for us. a-TxU Ma -TTltnrt, adrnjp cr { V, Urje-J — JC Sjh The Class of 193$ Faces Future With Confidence But Regrets Parting OUR CLASS OFFICERS, Daly Piteo, vice- president; Jake Heitin, president; Buff Butter- worth, secretary (standing) ; Ray Mainini, treasurer; and Gusta Copper, historian, (stoop¬ ing) gladly pose for this “dignified” photograph. As the old maestro says, “The time has come for au revoir and pleasant dreams.” When green but growing we entered this revered institution of learning four eventful years ago, the farthest thought from our minds was graduation, but here we are . . . Before we go, however, we wish to recall a few choice incidents. The time: Early part of the school year . . . The set¬ ting: A schoolroom; a teacher is giving a hearing test to a student. She whispers a number; the student repeats it . . . Teacher (Softly) : 25 . . . Pupil (Anxious¬ ly) 25? . . . Teacher: Yes. 14 . . . Pupil: 14? . . . Teacher: Yes; 19 . . . Pupil: 19? . . . Teacher: Yes; 32 . . . Pupil: 32? . . . Gleeful voice from back of room: “Beano!” Did you know that a certain respect¬ ed male returned the first long pants suit he ever owned because there were no sleeves to the vest? . . . The traditional de¬ bate and dispute over the costume of the graduating class took place again this year . . . Amid great confusion, coupled with heated debate, all proposals went down to an ignominious defeat . . . except the traditional garb of dark coats and flannels for the boys, and white evening gowns for the girls . . . During the meet¬ ing, one of the girls made a suggestion which met with immediate disfavor from one of our more enthusiastic male class¬ mates ... In a flash, Andy Bernardi was on his feet, loudly protesting the measure. “Why should we boys,” he said, “be ruled by what the girls want?” . . . The person conducting our meeting evidently knew the answer, for he answered, “You just wait a few years!” . . . And did we laugh! On the morning of our examinations some of us were standing in a group di¬ gesting some last minute information . . . One of our classmates rushed over to us and frantically demanded a razor blade . . . Somewhat astonished and firmly believing that the chap in desperation had lost his nerve and wished to have his ashes cre¬ mated, we hastily tried to quiet the boy and comfort him with the declaration that 20 the exams weren’t that bad . . . Quite an¬ noyed he said, “What are you talking about?” . . . He hastily assured us that he wished only to sharpen his pencil before the bell rang . . . Was our face red! . . . Not so very long ago, a few of the Senior boys and girls went to town to enjoy the open house day which Boston University was conducting . . . They took in every¬ thing . . . even the tea and cakes which were offered at the girls’ dormitory . . . We have it from a very reliable source that one of the gentlemen of the party didn’t sweeten his tea because he didn’t know how to manipulate the prongs which were provided with the lump sugar ... We are pleased to print that Roy Cutter filled us with pride when his essay “ Wings Across America ” was awarded fifth prize in the state essay Air-Mail contest. Nice work Roy . . . and now, facing the future with confidence we bid farewell to our school and the lasting friendships which she fostered. . . . But still we ramble on. We often heard father and mother, brother and sister, principal and teacher say that the days spent in high school are about the best one could want. Sometimes, of course, we thought that they said that merely to have us apply ourselves more diligently to our lessons. There is no doubt but what they were happy. We seemed to be living in a little world of our own. We had our lead¬ ers, we had our followers; we had our romances, we had our quarrels; we had our Rebeccas; we had our Penrods; we had our own problems to solve and our own limitations to face. But we always had an understanding principal and faculty as our friends. As we reflect, we marvel at the patience which they demonstrated under many conditions. They have developed in us a love of the past and, we repeat, a feel¬ ing of confidence for the future. IN REVIEW President . Jacob Heitin Vice-President . Adelaide Piteo Secretary . Florence Butterworth Treasurer . Raymond Mainini Valedictorian . Margery Kerr Salutatorian . Josephine Parente Third Honor .. Rose Piscitello Historian . Augusta Copper Prophet . John Greene Writer of Will . Edward Dugan Pianist . Evelyn Calabrese Class Motto .... To Thine Own Self Be True Class Flower . American Beauty Rose ! :. ■ . l ■: r _Jfyg r r - W 1 PI- LJ1 J JKJL a- mi jam- pgjj L . . MW far m ' mpL w v £5 R. «r Pf— - mis If- - w r v rp |(j, ■ I 21 Eleanor Louise Adams El Address : 6 Poplar Street. Course : College. Pet preference : Radio dramas. Pet aversion : People saying ain’t. Ambition: Air hostess. Debating Club 1 ; Science Club 3, 4 ; Garrick Club 3, 4; Basket¬ ball 3, 4. Even to the point of becoming somewhat confused at times, Eleanor-of-the-many coiffures was co-operative to the Nth degree and capably assisted us in our tasks. Violinda Catherine Allegrezza Yola Address: 16% Cedar Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Reading. Pet aversion : Poetry. Ambition: Nurse. We are reminded of the many new outfits which Yola wore from time to time—likewise of her spic-and-span appearance. We know of no reason why she should not meet with success in her chosen profession. Josephine Kathryn Antolini Jo Address : 134 South Main Street. Course : Commercial. Pet preference : Listening to the radio. Pet aversion: Being disturbed while reading. Ambition : Secretary. Debating Club 1 ; Basketball 4. If any one wishes to know a good place to purchase a palatable scoop of ice cream, we refer him to the subject of this write-up. She hands us our best dessert with a smile ; that ' s why we like her. Anita Louise Arcudi Arcadoo Address: 141 Central Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Studying popu¬ lar songs. Pet aversion : Reading. Ambition: Traveling. What, no music? If such were the case Anita would not be hap¬ py. She was one of the first to introduce new points in the way to trip it on the light fantastic. There ' s nothing II Penseroso about her. Andrew Albert Bernardi Andy Address: 80 Prospect Heights. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : To see and read about famous people. Pet aversion : To stand before an audience. Ambition : Sailor. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 3 ; Basketball 3, 4. We doubt if we shall ever for¬ get Andy ' s Charlie McCarthy act. He doesn’t quite measure six feet, but he has a heart of gold and a personality worth cultivating— two splendid assets. Edith Elizabeth Bilsbury Address: Upper Congress Street. Course: Commercial. et preference : Arguing. Pet aversion : Disturbances while sewing. Ambition : Dress designer. Debating Club 1 ; Dance Com¬ mittee 3, 4; Theo-Harmon Club, Treasurer 3. Edith, no doubt, had a good reason for her nonchalant atti¬ tude about things in general. When she did attend classes, she contributed pleasantly to our school life. Angelina Carolyn Alberto Ann Address : 320 Main Street. Course : College. Pet preference: Classical music. Pet aversion : Jazz. Ambition : Teacher. Debating Club 1 ; Dante Club 2, 3 ; Garrick Club 3, 4 ; Theo- Harmon Club, Vice-president 4. Ann appreciates and enjoys grand opera. Her refined tastes, pleasing appearance, pleasant dis¬ position, and intelligent point of view will continue to win her many friends. Rita Dolores Andreola Address : 2 East Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Being a critic. Ambition: Traveler. Her final triumph in distin¬ guishing the shorthand outlines of did and would is a sufficient proof that Rita will do her best to overcome any difficulties that beset her path. We congratulate her also on her excellent danc¬ ing. Douglas Rae Archibald Smoke Address: 10 Poplar Street. Course : College. Pet preference : Roller coasting. Pet aversion : Brushing rugs. Ambition : Industrial engineer. Debating Club 1 ; Basketball 3, 4 ; Dance Comm. 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4 ; Garrick Club 4. Whenever there was excite¬ ment in the air, Doug was on hand to add to the affair. In his own way he could imperson¬ ate to perfection—even the fac¬ ulty. Estley Melvin Benson Address: 8 Fountain Street. Course : Commercial. Pet preference : Sliding. Pet aversion : People acting sil¬ ly or foolishly. Ambition : Bookkeeper. A slow, plodding, shy type of individual is Benson. But he has a mighty fine point in his favor : he can keep a trust and merit the confidence placed in him. He never shirked and always did his best. Elbert Monroe Bethel Al Address: 23 Forest Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Tennis. Pet aversion : History. Ambition : Aviator. Debating Club 1 ; Basketball 3. He who says “Prove it!” is sure to find out. Al sure does, for he was never in doubt. He is interested in aviation, in ac¬ quiring a good French vocabu¬ lary, and in building strong friendships. Lillian Arleene Binks Lil Address : 27 Hartford Avenue, South Milford. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Swing music. Pet aversion : Dropping paper- filled books. Ambition: Hairdresser. Patience is a virtue, Lil, and you surely possess it. Just as we commented on El Adams’ inter¬ esting hair styles, so do we on yours. You have the right am¬ bition in mind. Keep to it; we ' re for you. Kathryn Teresa Bird Birdie Address: 57 Congress Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Swimming. Pet aversion : Studying. Ambition: Technician. Debating Club 1 : Science Club 3, (Secretary 4) ; Garrick Club 3, 4; Dance Comm. 3, 4; French Club 4. “But, Katie, I-Oh, what ' s the use !”—This was the usual result obtained when we mentioned some subject to this doubting miss. ‘‘Quelle femme” is our fitting caption for her. George Willard Boyd, Jr. Putt Address: 3 Fountain Street. Course: Business. Pet preference : Swimming. Pet aversion : Oral topics. Ambition : Business executive. Basketball 3, 4. Putt, though rather quiet, ex¬ pended most of his talents upon the basketball floor, where he was as handy as a piece of lead pipe in a street brawl. Need we add more to complete Putt’s description ? Lillian Esther Bucchino Ace Address : 7 Taylor Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Remaining in bed. Pet aversion: To be awakened. Ambition : Secretary. Basketball 3, 4. Ting! Plung! What anoth¬ er ! Three guesses! Right the first time, it ' s Ace making anoth¬ er of her famous and frequent baskets. If you have the same success in finding a secretarial position as you had in finding the basket, your future is very optimistic. Evelyn Elaine Calabrese Evely Address: 16 Free Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Music. Pet aversion : Jazz. Ambition : Teacher. Debating Club 1 ; Dante Club 3; Garrick Club 3, 4; Theo- Harmon Club Treas. 4 ; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Would that we were all as musically gifted as Evelyn, whose talents have won her much praise, whose intelligence has earned her good marks ; whose charming per¬ sonality has brought her a wide circle of friends. Alice Barbara Canon Address: 60 South Bow Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Fating. Pet aversion: Waking in the morning. Ambition : Private secretary. Basketball 3. “Out of my way, out of my way!” No, it isn’t the mad Russian ; it’s Alice making her daily dash home for the noon¬ day meal. Incidentally, if ever you need an ancient salt or pep¬ per shaker, we refer you to Alice, collector deluxe. Anita Jane Casamassa Address: 19 Free Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Drawing. Pet aversion : Egotistical people. Ambition : Teacher. Debating Cl ub 1, Garrick Club 3, 4. Anita is quiet and shy but has a grand sense of humor. What’s more, she certainly knows how to blush. We didn ' t see much of her after one P. M. There must have been some outside interest. Are we right, Anita? Paul Harvey Boland Red Address: 3 Ilaven Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Chemistry. Pet aversion : Dictators. Ambition : Chemical engineer. Associate Editor, Oak, Lily, and Ivy: Milford High Association; Treas. 4 ; Science Club 3, 4 ; Garrick Club 3, 4 ; French Club 4 ; Basketball 3, 4; Minstrel Show 3, (Interlocutor. 4). Shy. timid, and bedecked with a Boy Scout suit he first ap¬ peared. Brave, courteous and trustworthy he departed a highly- poised graduate. Florence Constance Bruno Address: 36 Main Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference ; Reading. Pet aversion ; Disturbances while reading. Ambition : Dancing teacher. Debating Club 1. Though you seldom speak, Florence, the words of wisdom that flow forth when you do, more than make up for your usual silence. Perhaps you are think¬ ing of Macbeth’s unhappy end or of your future dancing pupils, but why ponder? Florence Edna Butterworth Buff Address : 154 Congress Street. Course; Commercial. Pet preference: Friday night socials. Pet aversion ; Carrots. Ambition : Governmental secre- tary. , _ O L I Comm. 4 ; Debating Club 1 ; Basketball 3. 4 ; Minstrel Show 3, 4 ; Garrick Club 3 (Vice- pres. 4); Class Secretary 3, 4; Literary Club Treas. 4 ; French Club Secretary 4. Energetic, versatile, and ready for the future; that is Buff, our class secretary—a ready nominee for any responsible position. Francis Louis Calarese Cal Address : 10 Union Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference: Taking sylvan walks in summer. Pet aversion : Reading books. Ambition : Transport pilot. Dante 2. 3, 4 ; Treasurer 4. Although it is said that clothes do not make the man, in the case of Fran, this proverb is cast out the window. Here, however we pause to ponder over his pref¬ erence. Is there a dual signifi¬ cance? Frances Dorcas Carter Fran Address: 77 School Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference: Listening to re¬ cordings. Pet aversion : Hearing people say, “It don’t.” Ambition ; Medical secretary. O. L. I. Comm. 4 ; Debating Club 1 ; Ring Comm. 3 ; Garrick Club 3, 4 ; Basketball 3, 4. Beautiful but dumb does not apply to you. Frances. That keen mind under your blonde head will help you when you’re a secretary, just as it did when you were a student. Regina Annette Casasanta Reggie Address: 3 Hayward Field. Course: Commercial. Pet preference: Learning new songs. Pet. aversion : Reading. Ambition : Dancing teacher. Debating Club 1 : Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4 ; Dance Comm. 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4. Reggie is one of our most popu¬ lar co-eds, whose diary, we think, records many a happy dance and party. Why, she even stole the heart of our best third baseman ! Domemc Joseph Celozzi Doc Address: 22 South Main Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Listening to the radio. Pet aversion : Writing history notes. Ambition : Music teacher. Ring Comm. 3 ; Dante Club 4 ; Theo-Harmon Club 4. Doc is another of our musical¬ ly inclined classmates who made good use of his leisure time. If he continues to study as well as he did in school, he will be a famous accordionist. Joseph Edward Ceolinski Lupi Address: 36 Prospect Hghts. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Typewriting. Pet aversion : Monday mornings. Ambition : Patent-maker. •Toe may be likened to the scholar in the nursery rhyme. He, however, was accustomed to come at nine o ' clock ; now he ar¬ rives only when his other af¬ fairs are not pressing. By the way Joe, please remember that the name of our book is Oak. Lily, and Ivy. We are not ad¬ vertising for P. and G. Arthur Peter Ciaramicoli Tudor Address: 41 Fruit Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Getting up in the morning. Ambition : A linotypist. Football 4 ; basketball 4. If courage and determination mean anything, Tudor is on his way to success, for many an ath¬ lete has found that this little fellow is a respecter neither of size nor of reputation. Persev¬ erance has never failed yet. Tudor. Louis Robert Consigli Lou Address: 76 Fruit Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Playing hockey. Pet aversion : Oral topics. Ambition : Mechanic. Football 3, 4 ; Basketball 3, 4. How we envied Louis his nature-bestowed curls. Though he tried to subdue the riotous waves with water and brush, not even Frankenstein could straighten that hair. Resign yourself to fate, Lou, and remember, you’ve got something Clark Gable lacks. Elvira Virginia Consoletti Vera Address : 40 Winter Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Movies. Pet aversion : Being called in the morning. Ambition : Secretary. Debating Club 1 ; Garrick Club 3; Dante Club, (Secretary 3). Vera always said. “For crying out loud,” but she was always laughing out loud. She must have kept her grouchy moods for private sessions, because to us she always turned a cheerful face. A bit of laughter is to the ad¬ vantage of all ! Augusta Dorothy Copper Address : 81 Fruit Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Spaghetti with cheese. Pet aversion : Newsreels of dic¬ tators. Ambition : Writer. O. Ij. 7. Comm. 3, 4 ; Debating Club 1 ; Ring Comm. 3 ; Minstrel Show 3 ; Basketball 3, 4 ; Garrick Club 3, (Sec. 4) ; French Club 4. Chatter, chatter, chatter, that’s Gusta. Many a time and oft did we despair of her loquaciousness. She’s just ninety-eight pounds of energy, attractiveness, intelli gence, personality, and words. Helen Joan Cenedella Buddy Address: 21 E. Walnut Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Sardine sand¬ wiches. Pet aversion : Back slappers. Ambition : Governmental secre¬ tary. Dante Club 2, (Vice-pres. 3) ; Garrick Club 3, 4 ; Minstrel Show 3, 4. Buddy ! That ' s her handle, folks. It surely means something to us. Remember when she ar¬ rived on time but entered class a little bit late ’cause she had to remove her curlers? We do. Elinor Gladys Chapman Chappie Address: 38 Franklin Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference: Making every¬ one happy. Pet aversion : Vulgar talk. Ambition : Nurse. Elinor has suddenly acquired an amazing appreciation of music, perhaps through outside influence. She did very well in making others realize that this is not such a bad world after all. After all, my friend, that’s a necessary attribute for a nurse. Anna Estelle Colligan Nancy Address: 26 Fayette Street. Course : College. Pet preference: Taking long walks. Pet aversion : Disturbances while listening to radio. Ambition : Lawyer. O. L. I. Comm. 4 ; Debating Club 1 ; Science Club 3. 4. Never making any unneces¬ sary noise, but yet getting things done, Anna made a deep impres¬ sion on her classmates and proved beyond a doubt the truth of the adage about silence being golden. Antonio Joseph Consoletti, Jr. Tony Address: 19 Mechanic Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Traveling and camping. Pet aversion : History. Ambition : Architect. Photo Editor, O. L. I. 4. De¬ bating Club 1 : Science Club 3, 4 ; Garrick Club 3, 4. Our photo editor carried with him as a senior the conscientious¬ ness which characterized his three previous years. His good work stands as a fitting tribute to the many long hours he spent in our interests. Charles Edward Cooney, Jr. Charlie Address : 38 Claflin Street. Course: Technical. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Going to school. Ambition : Engineer. O. L. I. Comm. 4 ; Debating Club 1 ; Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4 ; Science Club 3, 4; Minstrel Show 3, 4 ; Garrick Club 4. Charlie ' s chief characteristics are a full-hearted grin, a cordial hand-shake, and an invigorating slap on the back. He ' ll make friends and keep them ; he’ll take hearts and break them. Patsy Joseph Costantino Address : 33 Pond Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Listening to radio. Pet aversion : Grinding noise of radiators. Ambition : Musician. Patsy, a friendly type of lad, had two dislikes: a participation in social life and the applying of his mind to puzzle out the brain-twisting problems of solid Geometry and Trig. Maybe he was wise in giving up the above before it was too late. Robert Peter Constantino Bobby Address: 5 Oliver Court. Course: College. Pet preference : Drawing. Pet aversion : Getting up in the morning. Ambition: A singer. Minstrel Show 4. We derived pleasure from Bobby’s golden voice, which en¬ tertained us with its mellow tone. Did you think that such a little fellow could have such volume? We didn’t, but he convinced us in this respect as he did with his personality. Agnes Cecelia Curley Rosalie Address: 33 Freedom Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Crab meat salad. Pet aversion : Not one. Ambition : Teacher. O. L. I. Comm. 4 ; Debating Club 1 ; French Club 4. Agnes has two sides to her character ; her school side—busi¬ ness-like, quiet, always ready with the answer; her social side —friendly, gay, and not a little talkative. Been holding out, Agnes ? Agnes Eleanor Damigian Aggie Address: 36 Water Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Scratching on blackboards. Ambition: Commercial artist. Long shall we remember when Aggie invented a way to save heels. She waltzed down the corridor carrying them in her pocket. Because of her keen sense of humor she enjoyed the situation and let us do so also. She know’s where she ' s going— from head to heels. Antonette Dorothy DeCapua Monica A ddress: 4 Mt. Pleasant Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Going to school. Pet aversion : Getting up early in the morning. Ambition: Music instructor. Debating Club 1 ; Dante Club 2, 3. We congratulate Monica for her ability to display such a grave and innocent countenance, when her jesting was the cause of mer¬ riment in class. Remember that memorable day of the shorthand examination ? Elvira Anna De Gregory Vera Address: 29 Winter Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Going to school. Pet aversion : Oral topics. Ambition : A typist. Debating Club 1 ; Dante Club 2 3; Garrick Club 3, 4. Vera actually enjoyed at¬ tending our hallowed educa¬ tional institution. Her con¬ scientiously executed work justi¬ fied her interest in education. Vera, undertaking all of her future tasks, will definitely at¬ tain her goal. John Harry Derderian Rabbit Address : 22 South Bow Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference. The dinner bell. Pet aversion : Getting up early in the morning. Ambition : Own a business. Debating Club 1 ; Basketball 3, 4. John will go down in history as the “ ' business student who took chemistry.” He certainly dis¬ played determination, persever¬ ance, and courage. He took his many rebuffs all in good fun and added life to his classes. Bartolo Robert Crivello Bart Address : 26 Depot Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference: Listening to Benny Goodman. Pet aversion : Getting up in the morning. Ambition : Salesman. Basketball 3. If in need of a fourth hand for whist, or of a partner in checkers, call immediately on good-looking, but shy young Bart who thus far has kept latent his ability to be a salesman. Only time will tell. Roy Daniel Cutter Slicer Address: 137 Purchase Street. Course : Commercial. Pet preference : Skating. Pet aversion : To be doubted. Ambition : Traveling. Basketball 3, 4. Roy ' s nickname can ' t apply to golf because skating is his sport. Usually rather shy, on ice he is a different personality. When you travel, Roy, head north where men are men. You ' ll be one of the best. Anthony Leo D’arcangelo Darky Address: 344 Main Street. Course : Commercial. Pet preference : Movies. Pet aversion : Getting a haircut. Ambition : Mechanic. We have often wondered why Darky was absent so periodical¬ ly. and now that we have found out, “We ain’t talkin ' .” We do say, however, that when he’s a mechanic, he’ll have to be pres¬ ent—there’s the cash register to ring. If it ' s the time clock to punch . . . well . . . Angelina Elizabeth DeCesare Any Address: 44 Winter Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Reading. Pet aversion : Murder stories. Ambition : Traveling. Debating Club 1 ; Dante Club 2, 3 ; Garrick Club 3, 4; Ring Comm. ; Basketball 3, 4; Liter¬ ary Club, Treas. 4. Crossword puzzles fascinate Ang and have highly developed her mentality. If she succeeds in her desire to travel, her in¬ tellect will aid her considerably. Domenic Philip DelSignore Doc Address : 71 High Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Reading the sport page. Pet aversion : Having no sport. Ambition : Hockey player. Baseball 3; (Co-Captain 4.) Who was that fellow whom we saw rushing to the park-walk daily, loaded with his one book? Ah ! Now it can be told. It was our co-captain. Doc DelSig¬ nore. You shall be long re¬ membered for all your earnest efforts, Doc. Gabriel Louis Di Battista Gabe Address: 51 North Bow Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Listening to radio comedians. Pet aversion : Taking dictation. Ambition : Teacher. Dante Club 2, 3, 4 ; Basketball 3, 4. This Gabriel. who seldom missed the honor roll, had no horn, but he did have a manner of making friends and required no such instrument. In his teaching days, Gabe will help make pleasant his own classes as he did ours. William Alphonse DiNardo Bill Address : 28 West Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Whist. Pet aversion : Repetition of any¬ thing. Ambition : Teacher. Dante Club 2, 3 ; Science Club 3. We give Bill a pat on the back because he certainly deserves it. He is one of our class who sur¬ vived four years of Latin. He never shirked but set an objec¬ tive and persevered until he reached it. Raymond Louis Dominici Ray Address : 15 Como Court. Course : Commercial. Pet preference : Swimming. Pet aversion : Oral topics. Ambition : Band leader. Ray of the taciturn disposition believed in the futility of words as a medium of common expres¬ sion. Perhaps he was right, for he seemed to have encountered no rough sailing. Well do we re¬ member how he enjoyed Macbeth and the many outstanding les¬ sons it taught. Mary Theresa Doyle Address : 43 Fruit Street. Course : College. Pet preference: Listening to dance music. Pet aversion : Hearing speeches on radio. Ambition : Teacher. Debating Club 1 ; Basketball 3. Mary, with her blue eyes, dark hair, and sweet smile makes us think of fair colleens across the waters. An all-round favorite she seldom had much to say but when she did, the words fairly flew. Edward Joseph Dugan Eddie Address: 38 Congress Street. Course : College. Pet preference : Chocolate sodas. Pet-aversion : Farewells. Ambition : Architectural engin¬ eer. O. L. J. Comm. 4; Debating Club 1 ; Chairman Dance Comm. 3, 4; Science Club (Treas. 3), 4 ; Garrick Club 3, 4 ; Basket¬ ball 3 ; Minstrel Show 3, 4 ; Treas. Literary Club 4. Eddie— “Oh-Shucks”— Dugan of the powerful physique, was al¬ ways the life of the party. His hearty Haw, Haw, will ring pleasantly in our ears for years to come. Marie Elizabeth Fales Re Address: 3 Purchase Street. Course : Commercia l. Pet preference: Going on pic¬ nics. Pet aversion : Disturbances while studying. Ambition : Artist. Minstrel Show 3, 4. Marie, one of our attractive classmates, was by no means bois¬ terous. She gave us little oppor¬ tunity to become acquainted, but because we know of her ability to draw, we prophesy that it will help her considerably to realize her ambition. Joseph Charles DiPietro Chi cite Address: 59 East Main Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Poetry. Ambition : Business man. Debating Club 1 ; Dante Club 2. 3 ; Ring Comm. 3 ; Football, Asst. Mgr. 2, 3, 4 ; Baseball Ass. Mgr. 2, 3. (Manager 4) ; Basket¬ ball 3, 4. Can you imagine our class with¬ out Joe? The teachers probably could, but we couldn ' t. We wonder which he preferred: base¬ ball, basketball—or the ladies. James Edwin Dore Ned Address : 23 Pearl Street, Caryville. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Skating. Pet aversion : Going to school. Ambition : Electrician. “On the friendly side” was the theme Ned pursued. He must have enjoyed his extra activities outside his Alma Mater ' s walls, for we seldom saw him at school affairs. We learned—however, that a typewriter was to him as the piano is to Duchin. Mary Ester Droney Address: 81 Purchase Street. Course : College. Pet preference : Bicycle riding. Pet aversion : Conceited people. Ambition : Economist. Debating Club 1 ; Garrick Club 3, 4 ; Basketball 3, 4. “Laugh and be merry is Mary’s motto. As a friend she is unsurpassed, if one does not pay too much attention to her moody moments. As quickly as they oc¬ cur, however, they vanish. Mary laughs again. Charles Henry Espanet, Jr. Charlie Address: 9 Reade Street. Course : College. Pet preference : Baseball. Pet aversion : Poetry. Ambition : A professional base¬ ball player. Debating Club, Pres. 1 ; Science Club 3 : Garrick Club 3 ; Base¬ ball 2, 3, (Co-Captain 4) : Foot¬ ball 2, 4 ; Basketball 3, 4. Charlie squandered half his energy teasing the girls. They never resented but never quite appreciated his efforts. He was our hero nevertheless, on the gridiron, diamond, and basket¬ ball court. Anthony Joseph Feccia Tony Address: 330 Cedar Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Oral topics. Ambition : State trooper. Call for Anthony Feccia ! Call for Anthony Feccia ! So went the cry whenever a dull moment was in the offing. We always could depend on Tony to do his bit towards remedying a situation where good-natured jollity was needed. Joan Mary Ferdenzi Address : 26 Lawrence Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Taking long walks in winter. Pet aversion : Disturbances while reading. Ambition : A traveling secretary- companion. O. L. . Comm. 2, 4 ; De¬ bating Club 1 ; Minstrel Show 4. To .Joan an O.L.I. meeting was her command, and she never failed. With her keen wit, amiable char¬ acter, and sound judgment Joan will experience little difficulty in traveling onward through life. Albert Pasquale Ferraro Al Address: 38 Sumner Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : History. Pet aversion : Oral topics. Ambition : Aviator. Let ' s introduce you to Al. His hobby is horse-back riding; his favorite sport is hunting. He likes to say “Wow !” He pre¬ fers Macbeth as his favorite classic read during his four years with us. His pet prefer¬ ence is history. He’s a jokester supreme. Virginia Marie Ferrucci Ginger Address: 11 Mellen Street, South Milford. Course: College. Pet preference : Reading. Pet aversion : Disturbances from radio while studying. Ambition : Teacher. Debating Club 1. Ha ha ! Take a look at these will you ! Golly, but those post cards which Ginger collects are just splendid ! How about giving us a few pointers, Ginny? We certainly would enjoy a few in¬ side tips from you ! John Joseph Gemma Johnny Address: 20 Fruit Street. Course: College. Pet preference: To read and see plays. Pet aversion : Conceited persons. Ambition : Playwright. Debating Club 1 ; Garrick Club 3, 4 : Baseball 2 : Science Club 1. John ' s deep interest in dra¬ matics was clearly shown by the co-operation with which he car¬ ried out his share of the activi- vities in the David Garrick Club. His sincerity and loyalty agreeab¬ ly impressed both faculty and students. James Harry Grant Jim Address: 79% School Street. Course : College. Pet preference : Skating. Pet aversion : Shoveling snow. Ambition : Mechanical engineer. Debating Club 1; Basketball 3 ; Science Club 3, 4. How Jim loved to keep people waiting! Johnson had nothing on him. Nevertheless, Jim, the girls would just as soon wait hours for a dance with you. His ability a la Terpsichore rated him tops with us. Josephine Anne Grillo Jo Address: 40 Glines Avenue. Course: Commercial. Pet preference: Going to the movies. Pet aversion : Visiting the den¬ tist. Ambition: Bookkeeper. Lucky for us Jo wasn ' t shy; we never would have really be¬ come acquainted with her. She spent too much time working, but Jo convinced us that she has those characteristics which will make for a successful career. Elizabeth Terese Hannigan Skippy Address: 92 Depot Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference: Going to the movies. Pet aversion : Getting up early. Ambition : Bookkeeper. Why don’t people tell me theso things?” cried bewildered Skippy, after we told her she wouldn ' t find A3 below the first floor. Never mind. Skip, we hear you have quite a snap-shot album. How about a peek sometime? Angelina Lucille Iannetti Angie Address : 48 High Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Swing music. Pet aversion : Interruptions while listening to radio. Ambition : Secretary. Debating Club 1 ; Dante Club 2. Angie’s memory often failed her in answering certain questions in English or history, but there was one thing that she never for¬ got. You guessed it, license plate numbers, especially a cer¬ tain someone’s from Bellingham. Kenneth Joseph Foye Address: 15 Glines Avenue. Course: College. Pet preference: To attend Catho¬ lic University. Pet aversion: Reading famous novels. Ambition : College Professor. Debating Club 1 ; Science Club 3, 4 ; Garrick Club 3, 4; Basket¬ ball 3, 4; French Club (Pres¬ ident) 4. Begorry an’ Pat must be a di¬ rect migrator from the oulde sod. He never failed to put us into convulsions with his hearty laugh and genuine wit. He’s one of the prides and joys of ' 38. Edith Irene Gobbi Erie Address : 7 South Main Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference: Going to the movies. Pet aversion : Applause on radio programs. Ambition: Stenographer. O. L. I. Comm. 4; Literary Club, (Treasurer 4). From top to toe Edith spells neatness. She certainly shall make an efficient secretary. Her policy, ‘‘Always on Time”, has helped to acquire and keep friends. We sincerely hope that opportunity knocks at her door. John Edward Greene Johnny Address: 5 Nelson Heights. Course: College. Pet preference : Boys. Pet aversion : Girls. Ambition: .Journalist. Humor Editor O. L. I. Comm. 4 : Debating Club 1 : Science Club 3; French Club 4. ‘‘A femme ! Quick, hide me!” Thus spoke our woman-hater, who thought that women were a ter¬ rible lot. The idea ! And such a fine looking lad! Watch him change ! Wait until reunion. Mary Frances Grillo Miranda Address: 11 Claflin Street. Course : Commercial. Pet preference: Writing radio songs in shorthand. Pet aversion: Scratching of chalk. Ambition: Civil service secretary. O. L. I. Comm. 4 ; Dante Club 2 ; Garrick Club 3. A fine typist, a skilled steno¬ grapher, and an all-round good student is Mary. She didn’t de¬ vote her entire time to books but gained many lasting friend¬ ships—much to our satisfaction. Stanley Haskel Stan Address: 110 Congress Street. Course : Technical. Pet preference : Jazz-bow ties. Pet aversion : Listening to brag¬ garts. Ambition : Engineering adminis¬ trator. Basketball 3, 4 ; Orchestra 3, 4 ; Science Club 3, 4; Garrick Club 4. Who’s Jhat excellent player with the mass of curly black hair?” asks an ardent basketball fan. “Oh, that’s Stan Hask,” we answer. We recognized him also by his accent and tweedy suits. He’s a jolly good fellow. Philomena Marie Iannitelli Phyllis A ddress: 61 East Main Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Drawing. Pet aversion : One hour term exams. Ambition : Secretary. Debating Club 1 ; Dante Club 2. Phyllis is one of our class¬ mates who had little to say. The advice she did give, however, was of great value. There are in our class many students who often cast inquisitive looks at your scrap-book. Phyllis, so beware ! Kathleen Marie Johnson Address: 66 Emmons Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Toasted English muffins. Pet aversion : Oral Topics. Ambition: Teacher. O. L. I. Comm. 4; Debating Club 1 : Ring Comm. 3 ; Garrick Club 3, 4 ; Basketball 3. 4 ; Sci¬ ence Club 4 ; French Club 4. Adorable Marie, with her mag¬ netic charm and dancing tech¬ nique, certainly made a hit with everyone. But, Marie. what caused that crimson color to bloom in your checks during recitations? Rose Anne Kedski Address: 41 South Main Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Reading. Pet aversion : Scratchy pens. Ambition : Governmental secre¬ tary. Dante Club 2 ; Garrick Club 3. At times one would think Rose studied the sign language. She was forever waving her hands in the air trying to make some puzzled student understand her peculiar way of “saying things. That’s “Gee Whiz Kedski ! Margery Ruth Kerr Address: 23 Purchase Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Good movies. Pet aversion : Boston baked beans. Ambition : Linguist or buyer. Literary editor; O. L. I. ; De¬ bating Club 1 ; Science Club 3 (Vice-Pres. 4) ; Garrick Club 3, 4; French Club (Vice-Pres. 4); Basketball 3, 4 ; Minstrel Show 3. 4. Popular with everyone, gifted with a winning personality, a natural ability for leadership, and a charming smile was our Marge. George William Luchini Gizzard Address: 55 South Bow Street. Course : College. Pet preference: Attending ath¬ letic contests. Pet aversion : Selling tickets. Ambition : Reporter. Baseball, (Asst. Manager 2, 3); Manager 4: Football, (Asst. Manager 2, 3); Manager 4; Basketball 3, 4. Gizzard disliked selling tick¬ ets, but arguing was his forte. Whenever we caught sight of tr ' s close-cropped head, we fairly scented a heated discussion in the air. Rita Ernestine Lutz Ri Address: 55 South Main Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Swing music. Pet aversion : Getting up in the morning. Ambition : Stenographer. Garrick Club 3, 4. Perhaps the March winds were too strong for her, or perhaps it was the history tests. At any rate, Rita of the calm and dig¬ nified walk left us during our seventh month. We think she believed in Shakespeare ' s (1564- 1616 !) advice. Francis William Magee Address: 21 Emmons Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference: Being at school on time. Pet aversion : Receiving a call- down from a certain teacher. Ambition : Western Union tele¬ graph operator. Garrick Club 3. Francis is headed in the right direction to achieve his ambition. He was a faithful worker in the W. U. office, where he was kept ouite busy, but we managed to enjoy his companionship long enough to take a mouth-open picture a la excursion. Katherine Marie Kearnan Kate Address: 28 Leonard Street. Course : College. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Conceited people. Ambition : Teacher. Debating Club 1 ; Garrick Club 3, 4; French Club 4. Kate really isn ' t shy. If met half way, she responds readily to friendly overtures. If some of our all-mightier; (particularly male) felt themselves neglected it’s probably because Framing¬ ham interests occupied much of Kate’s time. Royal William Keene Roy Address: 79 South Main Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Tennis. Pet aversion : History. Ambition : Linotype operator. Debating Club 1. If silence were golden, Roy would be a rich fellow, for he thought a great deal about the problems which confronted him. We think, however, that there was something admirable behind the silence which he pursued. We are glad he remained with us. Theodore Kosciak Teddy Address : 55 Prospect Heights. Course : Commercial. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Going to school on Monday morning. Ambition : Orchestra leader. Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4. Hold everything! Here ' s Ted¬ dy wearing a beaming smile as usual and quoting his rather puzzling expression, “Hey get off your foot!” We don’t get it Ted, but seeing it ' s you, we ' ll let it go. Emma Evelyn Lutfy Address : 34 Chestnut Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Sight-seeing. Pet aversion : Disturbances while studying. Ambition : Private secretary. Dante Club 2 ; Basketball 3. Emma is a quiet and subdued type of girl who spared many words we know we should have liked to hear. But—give her a typewriter, and she will make it do her share of talking. She fairly made it hum. Lideo Ernest Luzi Leedy Address: 11 Hayward Field. Course : Commercial : Pet preference : Skating. Pet aversion : Oral topics. Ambition : Athletic coach. Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 4. We’ve always known stamp collecting to be a great hobby, but it took on greater signifi¬ cance when even the doubting Thomas of our class named it his. Leedy persisted in knowing the why and wherefore of every¬ thing—from English to type¬ writing. Raymond Rudolph Mainini Ray Address : 20 North Street. Course : College. Pet preference : Chocolate cake. Pet aversion : Hour exams. Ambition : Doctor. Circulation Manager; O. L. I. ; Class Treas. 1, 2, 3. 4 ; Debat¬ ing Club 1 : Garrick Club 3, 4 ; Science Club 3, 4 ; Dance Comm. 3, 4; French Club 4. Your dignity, sympathy, readi¬ ness to aid your fellow-men, and your fine sense of humor will be valuable assets in your future profession, Ray. Betty Ann Manoogian Betty Boop Address: 425 Purchase Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Popular orches¬ tras. Pet aversion : Quarter-of-seven alarm clock. Ambition: Orchestra leader. Tap, tap, tap! Is there a wood-pecker about? Oh no, that’s just Betty-Boop clattering down the hall in her high heels. She has a real appreciation of music, loves to sing, dance, and clatter ! Anthony John Mazzarelli Tony Address: 71 East Main Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Skating. Pet aversion : Scratching of chalk. Ambition: Store clerk. Tony will be a good manager for his grocery store. He pro¬ moted business every chance he had. Don’t get the impression he’s forward because he’s just the reverse: a retiring, faith¬ ful. and dependable lad. Florence Veronica Mazzini Fifi Address: 7 Union Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference: Shopping in crowded stores. Pet aversion : Elevators. Ambition: Foreign correspond¬ ent. O. L. I. Comm. 4 ; Debating Club 1 ; Dante Club 2, 3 ; Gar¬ rick Club 3, 4. Here’s how we’d pose Fifi for a drawing—standing on the tip of her toes, her pretty head tilt¬ ed sideways, and saying, “Oh, but I don’t see.” Veronica Ann McGuigan Ronnie Address: 49 Carroll Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Walking. Pet aversion : Doing homework. Ambition : Hairdresser. Debating Club 1 ; Garrick Club 3 4. In school, Veronica was re¬ served, but we who knew her well found her to be an agreeable companion, not given to volubil¬ ity, but one who knew that good conversation should be punctu¬ ated with good listening periods. Albert Edward McKinley At Address: 187 Purchase Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Hearing the dismissal bell. Pet aversion: Going to school. Ambition: Aeronautical en¬ gineer. Science Club 3, (Pres. 4.) A1 was as ready to lend his services to a beautiful damsel of 17 as to an elderly lady of 70. The Chug-Chug” of a Ford an¬ nounced Al’s coming. We surely think this personal is applicable to him only. Joseph Richard Melpignano Joe Mel Address: 47 North Bow Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Sports. Pet aversion : Ironing shirts. Ambition : Mechanical engineer. Debating Club 1 ; Football 2, 3, 4, (Capt. 4) ; Basketball 3, 4; Dante Club 4. Many spectators have thrilled as Capt. Joe carried the old pig¬ skin the length of the gridiron. Incidentally, he’s not bad at car¬ rying a flatiron the length of someone’s best shirt. Louise Mary Marelli Fifi Address: 6 Pond Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Reading. Pet aversion : Cracking of knuckles. Ambition : Stenographer. Basketball 3, 4. Although Fifi’s one great am¬ bition is to become a competent stenographer, we feel that with a little encouragement, her the¬ atrical abilities might earn her the title of the “Local girl who met with success.” Corsina Edith Mazzarelli Address: 79 East Main Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Cooking. Pet aversion: Getting up early. Ambition : Bookkeeper. Dante Club 2. If, “yeah ! skip it,” echoed down the corridor, we generally associated it with Corsina. This winsome senior made many strong friends with us—but with trans¬ itive or intransitive verbs ! Well, let’s skip it. William Francis McAvoy Mac Address: 9 Huntoon Slip. Course: College. Pet preference : None. Pet aversion : None. Ambition : Lawyer. Debating Club 1; Ring Comm. 3 ; Science Club 3, 4. William (“Call me Mac!”) is one of those fellows who try and try—and succeed. He’s a fellow of high standards in char¬ acter and in scholarship. Would there were more like him! John Proctor McKay Proctor Address : 36 Fruit Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Hiking. Pet aversion : History. Ambition : Printer. Debating Club 1. In time, perhaps, Proctor will realize his ambition and will be setting up writeups such as these. He’s a lively little fellow and despite his listless manner in our classes, he never rejected a chal¬ lenge to wrestle. Hazel Joan McNiff Hus Address : 76 Pine Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Cornbeef and cabbage. Pet aversion : Mice. Ambition : Journalist. Debating Club 1 ; Garrick Club 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4 ; Lit¬ erary Club, (Treasurer 4.) Hot-tempered but warm-heart¬ ed, Hazel was one of our most humorous classmates. Her wit¬ ticisms called for hearty chuck¬ les from both scholars and in¬ structors. Anita Marie Moran Nit a Address : 84 Spruce Street. Course : Commercial. Pet preference: None. Pet aversion: Being called on in class. Ambition : Private secretary. Basketball 1. If we heard a delightful crunching coming from the back of the room, we looked at Nita, who believed in extending recess far into the fourth period. Nita was an asset to any champ bas¬ ketball team. Rah ! Rah ! Phyllis Marie Moriarty Fu-Fu Address: 29 Grove Street. Course : College. Pet preference : Jelly beans and peanuts. Pet aversion : Punctuation. Ambition : Fashion adviser. Class Secretary 1, 2 ; Debating Club 1 ; Garrick Club 3, 4 ; Basketball 3, 4 ; French Club 4. Fu-Fu is the glamor girl of our class. Her personality, poise, style, and charm rate an entry to Hollywood. Long we’ll remember her excellent debut in “Growing Pains.” Robert Michael O’Connell Bob Address : 49 Lawrence Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Going to the movies. Pet aversion : Static on radio. Ambition : Graduate of M. H. S. Bob impressed us favorably. When not at the movies, or ped¬ dling papers, he could be found at home studying his well-kept stamp album. Oh no, he didn’t shirk his lessons. Michael Antonio Paradiso Paris Address: 35 Main Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Mathematics. Pet aversion : Sessions. Ambition : Aeronautical engi¬ neer. Orchestra 2, 3, 4 ; Band 4. See that fellow there in the front line of the band playing the trombone? Well, that’s Paris Paradiso. Long will you search before you find a more courteous and well-poised fellow. As a friend? None better. Lily Theresa Pearson Beck Address: East Main Street, Braggville. Course : College. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Roller Coasters. Ambition : Hairdresser. Garrick Club 3, 4 ; Minstrel Show 4 ; Treas. of Literary Club 4 ; French Club 4. Lily was so lively that she couldn’t sit still for a minute— not even during history. She had the faculty of making people like her—she’s a blonde, you see. John Joseph Pilla Jack Address: 46 Beach Street. Course : Commercial. Pet preference : Arguments. Pet aversion : Concerts. Ambition: Business executive. Baseball 2, 3, 4 ; Football 4; Basketball 3, 4. Our Jack-the-athlete afforded us pleasure and victory by his participation in the three sports of the school. We liked also his good taste in clothes and his friendly disposition. Adelaide Marie Piteo Address: 34 South Bow Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Getting up in the morning. Ambition : Secretary. Class Vice-Pres. 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Club. Vice-Pres. 1 ; Dante Club, Vice-Pres. 2 ; Gar¬ rick Club 3, 4 ; Basketball 3, 4; Vice-Pres. of M. H. S. S. A. Going places, doing things, having a marvelous time: such was the life of Daly. Her friendliness and vivaciousness en¬ deared her to all. Lemuel Earle Newcombe Neicky Address: 21 Purchase Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Poor table man¬ ners. Ambit ion : Air-conditioning en¬ gineer. Garrick Club 4 ; Basketball 4. Newky is a newcomer who hails from Brookline. For the short time he has been with us, he certainly has done well to gain the many friends that he has. We hope he liked us, too ! Antonio Michael Palma Butch Address: 15 Beach Street Ex¬ tension. Course : Commercial. Pet preference: Playing soli¬ taire. Pet aversion : Oral topics. Ambition : Big-league pitcher. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4 ; Basketball 4. Did Butch favor his Monday morning oral topics? Yes, as a Democrat appreciates his fellow legislator. Rumors indicate, how¬ ever, that his conversation was non-pareil outside of school. Josephine Marie Parente Pina Address : 7 Centre Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : White Moun¬ tains. Pet aversion : Whipped cream. Ambition : Newspaper column¬ ist. O. L. I. Comm. 4; Garrick Club 3 ; Treas. of Literary Club. If her perseverance continues, Pina will meet with success. She’s a girl who never complained or shirked, and who was always the first in scholarship and re¬ finement. Josephine Olive Perna Jessic Address : 16 Parkhurst Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Disturbances while reading. Ambition : Dancing instructor. We searched until we found it —an adjective suitable for Jessie. Here it is— strong-minded. Our arguments were futile; Jessie still clung to her point. We admire her persistence. Rose Pearl Piscitello Cinder Address 327 Main Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Studying biog¬ raphies of classicists. Pet aversion : Jazz. Ambition : Costume designer. O. L. I. Comm. 3, 4; Garrick Club 3 ; Dante Club 2. Cinder is a versatile person. Her cleverness was not confined to her studies alone, for she was quite as adept with the needle. Her record speaks for itself. John Richard Prece Address: 3] Pond Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion: Crunching of celery. Ambition : Saxophone player. Dante Club 2, 3, 4 ; Basketball 3, 4. We can’t call John a quiet fel¬ low ; still he isn’t noisy. When he had something to do, he did it. When that was done,—well, perhaps he turned to his sax. We hope the neighbors liked his music as much as we did him. Pierina Joan Ramelli Poppy Address: 56 Mt. Pleasant Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Green apples. Pet aversion : Rubbers. Ambition : Writer. O. L. I. Comm. 1, 2, 4; De¬ bating Club 1 ; Dante Club 2, 3; Garrick Club 3, 4. Poppy is the perfect example for a pep-building advertisement of some breakfast product, for what other senior of the fairer sex caused such a delightful commotion throughout the build¬ ing as this gentle miss? Joseph Paul San Clemente Joe Address: 17 Cedar Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Listening to records. Pet aversion : Poetry. Ambition: Doctor. O. L. I. Comm. 4; Debating Club, Secretary 1 ; Science Club 3 ; Basketball 3, 4. Freshman Joe detested dances. After much persuasion, he at¬ tended a social and wasn ' t ab¬ sent from them after that. Here’s hoping for just as suc¬ cessful a medical career, Joe. Robert Judkins Scott Scottie Address: 37 Purchase Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Vacations. Pet aversion : Blowing the tuba. Ambition : Dentist. O. L. I. Comm., Business Man¬ ager 4 ; Science Club 3, 4 ; Gar¬ rick Club 3, 4 ; French Club 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band (Pres. 4); Football 3; Minstrel Show 3, 4. He’s a Goodman” at the piano and makes rhythm hop when he’s there. Although ses pieds anchor him, he’s one of the best fellows we know. Viola Claire Serrano Vi Address: 310 Main Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Reading. Pet aversion : Jazz music. Ambition : Hairdresser. Garrick Club 3. Although the art of hairdress¬ ing fascinates Vi, a fair lad has captivated her tender heart. At the present writing, beauty cul¬ ture seems to be running a losing race with the lad with the bow. Holly Leland Snow Bud Address: 47 Claflin Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Traveling. Pet aversion: Women who smoke. Ambition : Lawyer. Debating Club 1 ; Science Club 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4 ; Minstrel Show 4 ; French Club 4. Bud’s ambition and persever¬ ance prove him to be worth his weight in gold. He had serious moments, but these were some¬ what dominated by his apprecia¬ tion of enjoyment. Lenora Veronica Spallone Lee Address: 39 South Bow Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference: Noise of type¬ writers. Pet aversion: Being contra¬ dicted. Ambition : Traveling companion. Garrick Club 3. Even though Jerrybaldi Lee isn’t an excellent penman, she possesses many likeable quali¬ ties. Her cheerful manner and fastidious dress leave us with pleasant memories. Helen Jean Redden Address : 233 Congress Street. Course : Commercial. Pet preference : Radio. Pet aversion: Being watched while writing. Ambition : Private secretary. O. L. I. Comm. ; Sec. M. H. S. S. A. 4. Petite and gracious appropri¬ ately present a true word-picture of Helen. Because she is so desirous of doing her work well, we feel that with her neat and thorough workmanship she will be a credit to her employer. Fred L. Schultz Chug Address: 2 Westbrook Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Blondes. Pet aversion : Spinach. Ambition : See America first. Debating Club 1 ; Garrick Club 3 ; Basketball 3. Because of his selection of neckwear, Chuggie must be the bow-tie manufacturer’s dream come true. His various selec¬ tions of flashy and stylish bows reveal him to be a connoisseur supreme. Louise Rose SeghezzI Rudy Address : 61-A Beaver Street. Course: College. Pet. preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Oral topics. Ambition : Teacher. Debating Club 1 ; French Club 4. Louise has led us to believe that she is a retiring young lady, but we have discovered that she ' s been holding out on us and is an all-round good sport. Veronica Marie Smith Ronnie Address: 19 Maple Street. North Bellingham. Course: College. Pet preference : Embroidering. Pet aversion : Disturbances while listening to radio. Ambition: Teacher. Debating Club 1 ; French Club 4. If you want a thing well done, ask Ronnie.” That was a by-word with us all. The good disposition, willingness to help, and keen sense of humor are just a few of our reasons for liking her. Laura Evelyn Southwick Squidge Address: 25 Hartford Avenue, South Milford. Course: College. Pet preference : Reading. Pet aversion : Conceited people. Ambition : Professional Skater. We feel certain that Laura will accomplish her unique am¬ bition. Her personality will win many friends in her voca¬ tional as well as in her domes¬ tic pursuits. Joseph James SperonI Joe Address: 19 Hayward Street. Course : Commercial. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Scratching on blackboards. Ambition : A dance instructor. Debating Club 1 ; Dante Club 2 . Nothing would please Joe more than to learn that this globe of ours was turned into a gleam¬ ing dance floor ruled over by Dorsey, Kay. Goodman, and him¬ self. He certainly did love to dance, and he surely could. Fred Standook Freddie Address: 79 Prospect Heights. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Playing on the accordian. Pet aversion : An instrument out of tune. Ambition: Concert master. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. “Music hath charm— especi¬ ally Fred ' s music. The tuneful melodies of his accordian and his charming singing voice prove him to be a master indeed of the musical mood. Thomas Joseph Tenaglia Pagooch Address: Hillside Avenue. Course : College. Pet preference: Hawaiian music. Pet aversion : Static on radio. Ambition : Aviator. Baseball 3, 4 ; Basketball 3, 4. A unique nickname among our classmates belongs to a boy who tried to keep out of the public eye, but who made himself cons¬ picuous in baseball and basket¬ ball. We rooted for him in ath¬ letic contests; we do now in friendship. Dorothea Joan Tomasini Doddie Address: 29 North Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : None. Pet aversion : Climbing stairs. Ambition : Secretary. Debating Club 1 ; Dante Club 2, 3 ; Garrick Club 3. 4 ; Basket¬ ball 3, 4. Whizzz! What was that? There are two plausible guesses: either a whirlwind or Doddie. On second consideration we de¬ cide it’s the latter. She was al¬ ways ready for action, raring to go—and going ! Josephine Marie Tomaso Jo Address: 91 Hayward Street. Course : Commercial. Pet preference : Dorsey’s program. Pet aversion : Impertinent people. Ambition : Stenographer. Debating Club 1. Jo is noted for her reserved temperament. She prefers Tom¬ my Dorsey’s band in person, but for the present is quite satisfied with his recordings. When you become a stenographer, may you transcribe your notes as well as he records his. Joseph Nicholas Tosches Falkie Address : 28 East Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Listening to records. Pet aversion : None. Ambition : Engineer. Football 2, 3, 4 ; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4. We recall two particular things about Falkie: his stance in the batter’s box and his various po¬ sitions on the dance floor. We number him in our circle as a good fellow well met. Salvatore Louis Tumolo Sully Address : 28 Mechanic Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Reading. Pet aversion : Oral compositions. Ambition: Chemist. Sully never liked praises; he was satisfied if his efforts were appreciated. We can’t refrain, however, from giving him a pat on the back for his scholarly mind and good-natured disposi¬ tion. Catherine May Taylor Toots Address : 30 Chestnut Street. Course : College. Pet preference : Movies. Pet aversion : Disturbances while listening to radio. Ambition : Nurse. Basketball 3, 4. Here we have a determined and eager young lady who be¬ lieves in doing things in her own quiet way. Another thing—don ' t start an argument with our Toots. Shell talk you deaf, dumb, and blind. Mary Dorothy Testa Peanut Address: 1 Mt. Pleasant Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Sour apples. Pet aversion : Umbrellas. Ambition : Store clerk. Debating Club 1 ; Dante Club. A small bundle of vitality, with plenty of that good ol’ vita¬ min D, and jet black hair is our Mary. She must eat Wheaties on the sly, for she has an abund¬ ance of pep, vim, and vigor, which kept her always moving. Josephine Nora Tomaso Jo Address: 58 Grove Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Typewriting. Pet aversion : Scratching on blackboards. Ambition : Private secretary. Debating Club 1 ; Garrick Club 3, 4. Jo added to the fun and frolic of our school days. She also succeeded in winning good marks and many friends—points which speak well of her class days with us. Thomas Joseph Tominsky Bull Address: 75 Water Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Sports. Pet aversion : Poetry. Ambition : Athletic Coach. Baseball 2, 3, 4 ; Football 3, 4 ; Basketball 3, 4. Bull is what one might term a “Jack of all trades.” He was a notable figure on the gridiron, the ball diamond and the basket¬ ball court, a smooth talker in the classroom, and a popular fellow on the dance floor. Eleanor Lorraine Trotta Address : 5 Richmond Avenue. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Dancing to good music. Pet aversion : History. Ambition : Nurse. Debating Club 1. If there were a pause in class recitations, Eleanor wasn’t re¬ sponsible. We shall remember her precise and snappy style of reciting, as well as her good taste in dress and coiffure. Yolanda Frances Tumolo Loly Address: 78 Prospect Heights. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Playing cards. Ambition : Stenographer. Debating Club 1 ; Garrick Club 3, 4. Loly’s name is as pleasing as she. Her good looks are not the only reasons why we like her; she is a sincere friend who al¬ ways extended a helping hand. Don’t blush now, Loly. Clifton Tyler, Jr. CUffie Address: 37 Grant Street. Course: College. Pet preference : Good books. Pet aversion : Jazz and dancing. Ambition : A chemist. Debating Club 1 ; Garrick Club 4. Cliffie seemed to enjoy darting from behind trees, jumping over obstacles, and playing innocent pranks—just a little more, per¬ haps, than he did in learning the fine points of some of his sub¬ jects. But we liked him. Dorothy June Varney Dot Address : 58 School Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference: None. Pet aversion : Cracking of knuckles. Ambition : Bookkeeper. Basketball 3, 4; Garrick Club 3, 4. “With a giggle giggle here, and a giggle giggle there.”—We perk up our ears and listen. Our dis¬ covery is made, for there in the midst of many friends stands our boon companion. Francis John Vendetti Address : 74 Prospect Heights. Course: College. Pet preference : Dance music. Pet aversion : Unnecessary noise. Ambition : Dance hall owner. Dante Club 2, 3, 4; Basket¬ ball 4. Here is F. J. in person: he who enlivened many a classroom and social in his own inimitable way. We shall always remember his exhibition of the Big Apple and his rendering of the famous dagger speech. Good ole Francis! Egidio William Vitale Twin Address: 41 Meade Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Oral topics. Ambition : Automobile mechanic. Basketball 3, 4. I’m Egid; he’s Emil. We’re like two peas in a pod. He is he, I am I. We cause anxiety. He’s tall; I’m tall. That doesn’t help at all. He’s fair; I’m fair. You’re puzzled again, so there. I ' m a Vitale twin. Ruth Avis Watson Feathers Address: 28 Chestnut Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Life at the beach. Pet aversion: Boys cracking their knuckles. Ambition : Dietitian. Debating Club 1, Garrick Club 3, 4 ; Basketball 3, 4. Ruth made a contagious di¬ sease of happiness; she was spil¬ ling over with ready wit and keen sayings that guaranteed to prevent a lull in anyone’s life. Phyllis Martha Wiggln Phyl Address: 25 Claflin Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Swing music. Pet aversion : Climbing stairs. Ambition: Private secretary. Garrick Club 3, 4. Phyl is an easy going all-round good sport. Have a good time today, for tomorrow—Well, we’ll have another round of exciting times, if possible. Pleasure and Phyl were co-partners in all our years of association. Anthony B. Vallie Tony Address: 92 High Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference: Listening to radio on rainy nights. Pet aversion: Walking into a dance hall alone. Ambition: Music teacher. President 1, 2, 3. Tony was truly liked by every¬ one. He needed all his six feet, two inches worth of height to hold his large share of good sportsmanship and great musical ability. We liked him and can’t help but repeat our thoughts. Michael Daniel Vastl Mike Address: 16 Beach Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Dancing. Pet aversion : Oral topics. Ambition: Grocery store man¬ ager. Basketball 3, 4. Is it to be Michael or Micheal? This good-looking lad compro¬ mises. Mike was popular on the dance floor and with many fair damsels. That his store will be well patronized is a certainty. Angelina Mary Veneziano Angie Address : 14 Pond Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference ; Baking. Pet aversion : Reading. Ambition; Bookkeeper. Debating Club 1 ; Garrick Club 3, 4. We felt jilted for lack of Angie’s company, but she was busy baking cakes for an athletic young man. However, we’d like to see her collection of pins and photos—and to taste those cakes ! Maybe at reunion—? Emilio Edward Vitale Twin Address : 41 Meade Street. Course : Commercial. Pet preference : Ice skating. Pet aversion : Oral topics. Ambition; Diesel Engineer. Basketball 3, 4. I ' m Emil; he’s Egid. We’re like two babes in the wood. I am I, he is he. We ' re not for notoriety. He’s not short; I’m not short. That won’t aid your thought. He’s light; I’m light. I’m the other twin (with the freckle). Ruth Ethel Weeks Becky Address; 5 Elm Sreeet. Course: Commercial. Pet preference : Sewing. Pet aversion : Whistling. Ambition : Physical Instructor. Debating Club 1 ; Garrick Club 4; Basketball 3, 4. Paging Ruth Weeks! Paging Ruth Weeks ! Where is that girl? She was always so hard to find! It was all because she had a great deal of business to which she had to attend and al¬ ways did it extra well. Marie Frances Zicolella Zigar Address : 22 West Walnut Street. Course: Commercial. Pet preference: Opening doors for people. Pet aversion : Radio static. Ambition : Aviatrix. Debating Club 1 ; Dante Club 4 ; Basketball 3, 4. Zigar, was our fashion plate. She was the first to set the fads and to get them circulated throughout the school. Full of pep, her motto is: “Variety is the Spice of Life.” JACOB HEITIN Editor-in-chief President of the class Address: 173 Congress Street. Course: College. Pet preference: Watermelons. Pet aversion: Greta Garbo. Ambition: Radio Announcer. Debating Club 1; Science Club 3, 4; Gar¬ rick Club 3, (President) 4; O. L. I. Comm. 3; Dance Comm. 3, 4; Ring Comm. 3; Minstrel Show 3, 4; French Club, Treas¬ urer 4; Basketball 3, 4. Jake Dale Carneige Heitin tops the list. Look at his activities! At the Who’s Who! At this book! At his picture! We couldn’t help but like him because his pleasant manner, gentlemanly bearing, fi¬ delity to a trust, and desire to do his work well won our respect and admiration. Editors Grateful To All Who Helped Make Their Plan A Reality We wish to set forth our feelings for all those who helped to make this book the success that we hope it will be. To Principal Frank C. Berry we ex¬ tend our sincere appreciation for the kind and helpful co-operation that he gave us in this endeavor. Were it not for his inter¬ est and help, our efforts would have been in vain. To our faculty advisers, Miss Margaret M. Pyne, Mr. Harold M. Moran, and Mr. James A. Higgiston, we also wish to express thanks and appreciation for helping us to maintain the high standards of the Oak, Lily, and Ivy as set by previous classes. To all the members of the committee who worked so diligently in getting spons¬ ors and advertisers and in doing other work assigned to them, we express our gratitude. Miss Margery Kerr, Literary Editor, John Greene, Humor Editor, Miss Augusta Copper, and Edward Dugan spent many a long and tiresome hour in the com¬ piling of material for and in the final writ¬ ing of sketches for each Senior. Thanks to these hard workers, the writeups do, we believe, reflect credit upon them. Robert Scott, Business Manager, Charles Cooney, his associate, and Raymond Mainini, Circu¬ lation Manager, deserve credit for the in¬ serting of humor in our advertising section, and for the carrying out of that idea to the best of its advantage. To Miss Marjory Jackson, ’39, and to Art Supervisor, Miss Dorcas Whipple, we extend a cordial “Thank you” for the attractive sketches on our divisional pages. Without typists to set down neatly and precisely the work that was scribbled by us, the printer and everyone concerned would have been beset with difficulties. We extend hearty thanks to the group who, in truth, typed the book: Josephine Parente, Mary Grillo, Rose Piscitello, Edith Gobbi, Helen Redden, Perina Ramelli, Joan Ferd- enzi, and Florence Mazzini. They surely deserve the thanks which we again give them. As an added note, we wish to say that we consider it an honor to have had a part in editing this 1938 edition of the Oak, Lily, and Ivy. We will always pleasantly recall the many happy hours spent with the fellow members of the staff and advisory board. Jacob Heitin, Editor-in-chief, Paul Boland, Associate Editor. 34 Who’s Who of the Class of 1938 The foil owing tabulations are the result of a vote taken by the class in May. In case of a tie two names are given. BOY MOST POPULAR GIRL Jacob Heitin MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Adelaide Pite o Jacob Heitin MOST CONSCIENTIOUS Margery Kerr Robert Scott MOST SERIOUS Helen Redden George Luchini MOST ARGUMENTATIVE Florence Bruno Charles Espanet MOST MUSICALLY INCLINED Augusta Copper Fred Standook MOST STUDIOUS Evelyn Calabrese William DiNardo MOST HUMOROUS Josephine Parente John Greene MOST BASHFUL Mary Testa Estley Benson MOST DIGNIFIED Lillian Binks Stanley Haskel Evelyn Calabrese Raymond Mainini BEST DRESSED Frances Carter Robert Constantino Stanley Haskel BEST NATURED Phyllis Moriarty Albert McKinley BEST DANCER Florence Butterworth Joseph Speroni BEST LOOKING Regina Casasanta Albert McKinley Angelina Veneziano This Attractive Group surely measures up to the choice of the class. Standing are Evely Cala¬ brese, Fran Carter, Bill Di Nardo, Pina Parente, Ray Mainini, Buff Butterworth, Bob Scott, Lil Binks, Estley Benson, Gusta Copper, Charlie Espanet, Dailey Piteo, Jake Heitin, Margery Kerr, A1 McKinley, Angie Veneziano, Stan Haskel, Fu-Fu Moriarty, Reggie Casasanta, Shiek Speroni, and Peanuts Testa. Kneeling and looking quite pleasant, too, are Flo Bruno, Bobbie Constantino, Gizzard Luchini, and Helen Redden. —I O n THE CLAS PRESE ARRANGED BY Al Number of Boys . 68 Number of Girls . 77 HONOR STUDENTS Margery Kerr . 93.74 Josephine Parente . 93.60 Rose Piscitello . 93.34 Mary Grillo . 93.02 William McAvoy . 92.40 Paul Boland . 91.61 Tallest Boy, Anthony Vallie .... 6 ' 2 1 4 Shortest Boy, Robert Constantino 5 ' 2 Stoutest Boy, Antonio Palma .. 204 lbs. Tallest Girl, .... Dorothy Varney 5 ' 8 Shortest Girl, .... Helen Redden 4 ' 10 Stoutest Girl, Veronica Smith 150 lbs. BEST TICKET SELLERS Minstrel Show . Michael Vasti, 65 Concert . Robert Scott, 30 Largest number of Sponsors for O. L. I. Frances Carter Largest ad for O. L. I., Anna Colligan, Agnes Curley, Pierina Ramelli Youngest member of the Class, Anna Colligan Oldest member of the class, Joseph Ceolinski PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR FOUR YEARS Gabriel Di Battista Evelyn Calabrese HONOR ROLL FOR FOUR YEARS Paul Boland Antonio Consoletti William Dinardo Joan Ferdenzi Mary Grillo Jacob Heitin Margery Kerr Raymond Mainini William McAvoy Josephine Parente Rose Piscitello CLASS VOTES Favorite Classic, The Tragedy of Macbeth Favorite Classical Song, The Blue Danube Favorite Literary Character, Sidney Carton Favorite Extra-Curricular Activity, Basketball Favorite Orchestra, Tommy Dorsey’s Favorite Actress, . Luise Rainer Favorite Actor, . Paul Muni Favorite Radio Program, Jack Benny’s Favorite Moving Picture, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs CHILDREN OF MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI Margery Kerr Katherine Bird Marie Fales Elbert Bethel Charles Cooney Eleanor Adams HIT PARADE, CLASS OF 1938 1. Good Night Angel 2. Ti-Pi-Tin 3. Always and Always Members of our class who withdrew before graduation The information given below was cor¬ rect at the time of inquiry. Lucy A. Alberta: working at the Pub- lix Shoe Co.; Anna L. Andreola: at home; Rose F. Areano: working at Porter Shoe Co.; John L. Bacci: work¬ ing at Porter Shoe Co.; Charles Ber- rini: working at Hotel Westminster, Boston; Charles V. Bigonski: working at Archer Rubber Co.; Susan J. Bias- A h 36 5 OF 1938 ' ITS ITS jUSTA S. COPPER cio: deceased; Carlo J. Borelli: at home; Winifred M. Boyer: working at Kartiganer Hat Shop; James Buc- chino: working as a taxi driver. Rita A. Bullard: at home; Robert E. Cahill: at home; Patrick Chaniese: working at Publix Shoe Co.; Agnes M. Chaplin: working at Publix Shoe Co.; Regina H. Charzenska: nursemaid; Rose E. Costrino: working at Mae’s Beauty Parlor; Esther J. Cugini: work¬ ing at Lish’s Hat Shop; Clara V. D’Ar- cangelo: working at Publix Shoe Co.; Charles R. Davis: working at Barney Coal Co.; Elvira Joan DeFazio: at home. Palmina C. DeGregory: working at Lish’s Hat Shop; Elvira C. Delledonne; working at Publix Shoe Co.; Alfred De- Paolo: working at Lish’s Hat Shop; Joseph C. DiAntonio: working in a restaurant; Frank P. DiGellonai ' do: working at Publix Co.; Anthony M. Di- Maggio: moved to Lowell; Robert E. Doyle: student at Hebron Academy; Shirley Dunlap: working at Lish’s Hat Shop; Bernice Eldridge: married to Wilfred Pipin, living in Milford; John H. Elliott: in a CCC Camp. Dorothy Fahey: at home; Philip D. Ferraro: at home; Charles Fertitta: working at First National Stores; Bridget A. Filosa: working at Publix Shoe Co.; Grace M. Fino: working at Hat Shop; Alfred Gandolfi: working at the Quality restaurant; Mary T. Gar- gliano: working at Publix Shoe Co.; Charles Gattoni: working for Traut- wein’s Oil Service; Renaldo Givani: working on the WPA; Amelia Glowka: lives in Dorchester, employed as a hair¬ dresser; Melvin Graves: student at Franklin High. Dominic Grillo: Worcester Trade School; Phil Guarini: moved to Re¬ vere: Henry Guidali, Jr.: working at Chicken Pete’s; Speranza A. Guidali: at home; Mary Hannigan: working at Kartiganer Hat Shop; Anthony A. Iac- ovelli: working at Publix Shoe Co.; Carmela L. Iadarola: working at Porter Shoe Co.; Edward E. Ianitelli: working at Publix Shoe Co.; M. Patsy Ianitelli: working at Publix Shoe Co.; Norma F. Lavigne: student at St. Mary’s. Biagio C. LaPorta: working at Publix Shoe Co.; Blanche F. Leone: working at Upton Straw Shop; Marie Lapera: moved to Revere; Nicholis J. Lioce: working at Quarry; Louise M. Lucca: working at Milford Shoe Co.; Rita Lutz: at home; Virginia Markakis: working at Sam’s Bargain Store; Rose F. Ma- selli: married; Savino Mela: Coffin’s Milk Boy; Anthony A. Niro: deceased. Catherine Pagucci: working at Publix Shoe Co.; A. Fred Pearson: in the Navy; May B. Pearson: working at Publix Shoe Co.; Frank A. Peroni: Cavagioli’s Market; Anna M. Petrini: working at Hat Shop; Harriet F. Picard: living in Boston; Augustino S. Pironti: working at Milford Shoe Co.; Eleanor R, Rappazini: at home; Joseph Ricci: working at Publix Shoe Co. Mary J. Rossacci: working at Hat Shop; Edward Sannicandro: working at Hat Shop; John Sannicandro: working at Publix Shoe Co.; Ernest Sawyer: liv¬ ing in North Bellingham, working on WPA; Lois Ruth Shea: moved to Hop- kinton; Tula L. Civetta: moved to Ohio; Barbara Sweet: moved to Marblehead; Arthur E. Siipola: at home: Attilo Strapponi: working at Metcalf’s Greenhouse; Mary R. Streeter: married. Nicholas Tassoni: working on the high school reconstruction; E. Anna Tes- sicini: working at Hat Shop; Anna F. Tessicini: working at Hat Shop; C. Alice Tieuli: working at Publix Shoe Co.; Carolina M. Tomboro: moved to Boston; J. Christo Vires: at home; Elinor Warner: moved; Woodrow T. Wilson: working in Hopedale. F I G U R E S 37 Class of 1939 Has 190 Members at Present; Looks Forward to Its Senior Year THE CLASS OFFICERS. Bob UeWitt, treas¬ urer; Mike DeCesare, president; Millie Knox, vice-president; and Ginnie Bernardi, secretary, may be the leaders in rubbing bright the polish needed for the “dignity” of all Seniors. school. But we were waiting for more. In November we found ourselves faced with (or should I say surrounded by) bi¬ monthly examinations. We waded through these with little or no trouble but experi¬ enced some difficulty on November first when the task of picking our class officers was presented. You probably wonder why I label this as difficult, but if you take into consideration the fact that our class is simply crowded with prospective generals, presidents and so on, you can readily see that the selection of leaders from such a group was by no means easy. When the results were announced, however, it was discovered that the following were elect¬ ed: Michael DeCesare, president; Mildred Knox, vice-president; Virginia Bernardi, secretary; Robert DeWitt, treasurer. As the election results came after the elections, so did the examination results follow the examinations. What were the results? They were those neatly (but coldly) inscribed records, called by most people, “Report Cards.” After these mis¬ sives passed from our hands and came under the parental scrutiny of Mater and v- n September 13, 1938, Alma Mater opened wide her portals. Registration day was at hand. The eagerly waiting Junior, Senior, Freshman, and Sophomore classes (listed in the order of their importance! were anxious to rush in. On that memor¬ able day 190 members of the class of ’39 made their appearance at this seat of higher learning. As the fall term got under way, and the Freshmen got on their own feet, and everyone adhered to his reso¬ lution to “turn over a new leaf,” we Juniors became more accustomed to the exalted position which had lately became ours; we exerted our rule over the two under class¬ es, bowing only to the Seniors, who in turn bowed only to go under a low archway . . . The first dancing party of the season was held by the Senior Dance Committee on October first. It was somewhat of a suc¬ cess, but I think that this was largely because it was the first dance of the sea¬ son ... So flew the first two months of 38 Pater, who wished to know, “the reason for such atrocious and unimaginable marks,” we came to the conclusion that the aforesaid examinations were not so easy as we thought . . . Well our sides are split¬ ting even at the thought! If you had been in the Auditorium on the evenings of November twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth, you would have seen many Venuses and Adonises, dressed in red capes and white caps seated on the stage advising you to “Laugh your Way through Life.” Sure, you- ve guessed it. This was the second annual Minstrel Show, and a great success it was. We Juniors took a great part in it. We contributed a large number of the vocal¬ ists and four of the seven blackfaced gag- sters . . . After Thanksgiving Day came Christmas. Christmas meant vacation, and vacation meant relaxation and slumber. But yet we returned to school more tired than when we left. We did not have to return until January third, but all the so¬ cialites returned on December thirty-first to dance the new year in. The party was held by our own class, renowned for hold¬ ing such affairs. At this event a Vox Pop program was held for the first time. We really can save space for awhile now, because from the date of the New Year’s Party until that spectacle of spec¬ tacles . . . our Junior Prom . . . nothing interesting took place. When the big night arrived, all were present, with the excep¬ tion of most of the Freshmen, and danced till the wee small hours . . . The Prom be¬ ing over, the Juniors having spent all their money, and the Seniors having spent all they could borrow, social life ceased for the next two months while we turned our attention to books and basketball. Junior-classmen Carlson and O’Don¬ nell were in the high-scoring group. The girls’ Basketball league did well also; the Coniaris Aces came out on top with Helen Wonoski, a Junior, as high-scorer ... At our Junior-Senior Reception, the Thespi¬ ans of our class presented a drama under the direction of Mr. Robert Cenedella. This presentation was fit for the stages of Broadway, but the Seniors were anything but appreciative. As graduation approaches, however, we realize that we shall become Seniors and shall cherish need of that dig¬ nity. After being permitted to go with them on their excursion, we have conclud¬ ed that they were not such a bad group after all . . . Now that you Seniors are leaving us, we say: “May your lives be as peaceful as Magee’s sleep; as carefree as Foye’s laugh; and as bright as your president’s hair.R. DeW, ’39. 39 Class of 1940 Enjoyed Many Happy Moments During the Past Year THESE SOPHOMORE OFFICERS, Eunie Fates, secretary; Bud Boland, president (sit¬ ting); Joe Morcone, treasurer; and Ruth Moss, secretary, (standing) look almost as charming and “dignified” as we Seniors. (My are we conceited!) 11 was the first day of school, and we were assembled in the auditorium. Our joy at returning to lessons once more gave rise to pleasant exchange of conversation. Mr. Berry ascended the platform, brought us to order, and led us in the Lord’s prayer and in the reciting of the pledge. At last, silence reigned. Our Sophomore year com¬ menced. My! it felt good to be upper classmen! Even the teachers seemed to realize our higher standing because they gave us more homework than we had been used to as Freshmen. For one fleeting moment, we wished that we could live those childhood days again—but time marches on. . . . Classes went along in the usual routine— French, new to us all, proved interesting. Even Fred Schiffer learned to conjugate “Avoir”! Geometry presented its difficul¬ ties to some of us—but Ray Moss discov¬ ered early in the game that the longest distance is the sweetest way home! . . . Be¬ fore we knew it, exams were with us. What cramming. What headaches. And what a relief when they were over. Winter came, so did the snow and a new idea of entertainment—dancing in the auditorium at recess. The old joke was good once more: when a boy was asked what period he liked best, he could truth¬ fully answer “Recess”. . . . And couldn’t we all! ! In less than no time that long awaited Christmas vacation arrived—announced by a most successful Christmas party. Va¬ cations are fun, aren’t they? Many of our classmates found employment in order to swell their pocketbooks so as to help Santa along. Others whom we encountered were so happy that they didn’t long for school. But you all know how vacations are—be¬ fore you realize they are here—they aren’t any more—and, so, back to school on January 2. A spotlight in our social school life was the successful Sophomore social. The committee arranged an excellent program, and not a dull moment was to be had dur¬ ing the whole evening. Our thanks go to the following committee: Maurice Boland, 40 Eunice Fales, Fred Clarridge, Ruth Moss, Raymond Moss, and Barbara Murphy. We had thought about class organization from the very day school started—but not until mid-term, did we hold our class elections and vote Maurice Boland in as president; Ruth Moss as vice-president; Eunice Fales as secretary, and Joseph Morcone as treasurer. There was not much work for these officers to do, but they deserve the distinction and honor for their high stand¬ ing with our fellow students. Talking about work to be done—all the teachers seemed to have the idea that we could do more homework over the week¬ end than at any other time but we actually had time for less. Here’s how it was: Friday afternoon—movies; Friday night— the social; Saturday—much needed sleep. Probably a game at the Park in the af¬ ternoon—“to the library” at night. On Sunday we attended church; in the after¬ noon we took a long brisk walk; in the evening we finally settled down to our homework, but before we had even a chance to write our name, the telephone rang, and a two-hour conversation ensued! On Friday nights during the basket¬ ball season we enjoyed some very exciting games. P rofessionals couldn’t have given us the thrill that Lorraine Hall did as we watched her play. The Sophomore boys’ teams were very good also. Honors continued to come to us when the Milford High School Student Associa¬ tion was reorganized. Selected as repre¬ sentatives of the Sophomore class were Kimball SanClemente—as one of the four treasurers, Barbara Murphy—on the ac¬ tivities committee and Audrey Kusmin— on the executive committee. ... at last baseball, the sport of sports, began. Try¬ outs were held, and some fortunate Sophs made the grade. They were: Bob Fras- cotti, John Rappazini, Fred Whalen, Fran Anderson, and Bill Curran. The following members of our class deserve special mention because they made an honor roll average of 90 per cent or over during the entire year: Lucy Spallone, Josephine Pavento, Mary Duridas, Yolanda Piergustavo, Barbara Murphy, Lorraine Hall, Eleanor Mignone, Eunice Fales, Regina Calitri. As all good things must come to an end, so our Sophomore year has happily ended. Until we meet again as honored Juniors, “Au revoir.” ... To the Seniors we bid a fond farewell. Our friendship with them has been pleasant, our wishes are for their success in whatever walks of life they may choose to enter for continued glory.A. K., ’40. 41 Class of 1941 Begins Year With Two Hundred and Forty Members THE 1941 OFFICERS, Catherine Baci, secre¬ tary; Olga Sanchione, vice-president; Cash Cassinelli, president; and Freddie Jones, treas¬ urer, already look quite polished . . . and “digni¬ fied”. This is quite a pretty picture, we think. newspaper man among our classmates. Frank Rogers started a newspaper of his own and built up quite a circulation. Frank may be a famous editor some day. He al¬ so is a good entertainer and helped to make the Minstrel Show a success. We didn’t know very much about the Oak , Lily, and Ivy, but one day at an as¬ sembly in the auditorium we were told all about it. A Freshman Committee was appointed from our class and met with Mr. Tosches of the faculty to record our class activities for the book. We wish to call your attention to the pictures which are on the opposite page. It will be inter¬ esting later on to see the changes in some of our classmates. We have been told that the persons in the picture above our class picture will be taken every year, and that the four pictures will be put on one page in our Senior year so that we can see ourselves as others saw us. We may be small in stature now, but we are great in number . . . and in heart, for we all join in wishing the best of luck to the departing Seniors, whom we thank for this space.A. P., ’41. rhere isn’t very much we can say ex¬ cept that we are glad to be students in the Milford High School. Of course we can’t boast of very much—yet—but we think that many of the famous men and women in this great town of ours and even in the country will be members of our own class. Many of us took a good step forward when we started going to the Friday night socials. We did stay with ourselves for quite a while, but after a few Friday nights had passed, we felt ourselves los¬ ing our self-consciousness. Many times some of us could be seen dancing with the Sophomores and Juniors. The Seniors were very pleasant and kind and seemed to remember their own Freshman days. Some of them even told us that they wished that they could start all over again. We concluded that the other three years ahead of us would be very enjoyable. Before many months passed, we began to contribute to the life of our school. We are the only ones who number a future 42 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN of tomorrow are these Freshman youngsters of today. We hope to photograph them each year in the same position as when this picture was taken. When they become Seniors, Pete Vignone, Jack Greene, Fran Greene (Johnny’s sister), Barb Sails, Bob Lynch, Izzy Copper (Gusta’s sister), Louise Butterworth, (Buff’s sister), Helen Donnelly, Tony Iacovelli, and Freddie Jones will be quite “the people of their class. Green But Growing would be another good caption for this group. Watch Us Grow as the Years Roll By . • - t. 43 44 HOOL LIFE • • BOOK TWO ■.at COO [ Cl£le±, may our [oue± ZE naCn dpEzdct and jniiZE, and (znotv not any ±tain. Lang. aughter, good times, pleasant work, and the formation of true friendships leave their record here. Whatever may come, we shall turn to these pages with undimmed remembrance and a certain longing for the good old days when . . . 45 THE O. L. I. STAFF: Marie Johnson, Buff Butterworth, Fran Carter, Agnes Curley, Jenny Ferd- enzi, Joe SanClemente, Chasie Cooney, Poppy Ramelli, Ann Colligan, Fifi Mazzini, Ede Gobbi, Cind¬ er Piscitello (standing) ; Helen Redden, Miranda Grille, Ray Mainini, Johnny Greene, Gusta Copper, Tony Consoletti, Marge Kerr, Paul Boland, Ed Dugan, Bob Scott, Pina Parente (sitting), and Jake Heitin (reclining). Oak, Lily, and Ivy Staff Hope That Its Efforts Will Meet With Approval We were looking forward to the an- nouncement for some time. When it final¬ ly came in January, we were pleased to think that work on the publication of our year book was to commence. Those of us who were named to the committee recog¬ nized the honor bestowed upon us and set out to produce the “best annual ever.” Our first meeting was held soon after. As the result of a stimulating talk by Principal Berry, we were inspired further to make our wish come true. We wished to merit the confidence which he placed in us and have strived to prove our worth. The lay-out and content of the book were explained by Mr. Moran, who was to guide us in its progress. Mr. Higgiston launched us on our campaign to raise funds for the publication, furnished us with our neces¬ sary letters of identification, and explained the steps we were to undertake to reach our financial goal. We were also given in¬ structions to follow for the turning in of our funds to Miss Pyne, who was to re¬ cord the results of our campaign and to bank our dollars and cents. The work and responsibility entailed in such a production as ours was pleasant but great. A working dummy had to be made, remade, revised and revised—and revised. A definite theme had to be se¬ lected. What could be better than to have things go in three’s? Consequently we de¬ cided to divide the book into three divis¬ ions typical of our title. What should go in this book? What in that? How should we arrange the cuts? What size should they be? How many words for this space? What should the headings be? Who should write this copy? And that? When should it be completed? Who was going to read the galleys? Who was to be responsible for the first section? The second? The third? What would be the nature of the underclass contributions? What new ideas could we introduce which would not boost the price too high and still be effective? Who was going to write, edit, cut, and ar¬ range the copy for the master dummy, in¬ to which the galley sheets were to be placed before press work? Who was go¬ ing to placate the printer, and the lino- typist (for whom, by the way, we have the highest praise) ? Who was going to cut, trim, identify and mount the senior pan¬ els? Who would be responsible for the writeups of the Seniors? Who would re¬ port to type all of the pages? Who could 46 write a good prophecy, history, and will? How many words for each? Were we nearing our financial goal? Would Mr. Higgiston be pleased? Were we exceed¬ ing our budget? Were we meriting the confidence Mr Berry placed in us? Who? What? Why? When? Where?— These and a hundred other questions were always before us. But the most bothersome was, “After all our work and nightmares, will our efforts be appreciated, and will we succeed in producing “the best annual ever?” Meeting after meeting was held, reports of progress were made. Once we started out, we kept going to the end. Our faculty advisers kept right after us. We recall with pleasure that meeting when Mr. Berry announced that he had contact¬ ed the Draper Corporation for us, and that after the elapse of a period of several years the management of that firm had con¬ sented to favor us with a full page adver¬ tisement. Others too, readily favored us with ads. We were encouraged to continue our drive for sponsors and advertisers, in the interests of whom Mr. Higgiston and Robert Scott worked out the excellent plan of inserting copy in the last section of the book so as to develop reader interest in that section as Mr. Moran helped us to achieve in the others. As we neared our deadline, we were pleased to hear Mr. Berry and our advisers say that we were doing good work in re¬ spect to copy and finances. We associates worked diligently to prove ourselves worthy of our membership on the book committee, but Editor Heitin and Associate Editor Boland deserve most of the praise for the success of this book . . . and so do Joan Ferdenzi and Edith Gobbi, who, we are told, reported even on Saturday and holi¬ day to do some of the typing for certain pages. The plan which we followed for the club and activities writeups is some¬ thing new. Augusta Copper and a few more of us are the WE so frequently men¬ tioned in those accounts. We tried to write them more interestingly this year . . . hope we succeeded. Now that we are in press, we must watch the forms as they are run off, check the final page proofs, and hope that not too many errors have escaped our notice. If this book conveys to you a story of our pleasant four years, but particularly the last, at the Milford High School, we shall feel that our efforts have not been in vain. O. L. I. Committee Editor-in-chief Associate Editor Jacob Heitin Paul Boland Literary Editors Augusta Copper Margery Kerr Photo Editor Humor Editor Antonio Consoletti John Greene Business Staff Manager Associate Manager Robert Scott Charles Cooney, Jr. Circulation Manager Raymond Mainini Associates Florence Frances Carter Edward Dugan Joan Ferdenzi Mary Grillo Rose Piscitello PlERINA RAMELLI Helen Redden Butterworth Anna Colligan Agnes Curley Edith Gobbi Marie Johnson Florence Mazzini Josephine Parente Joseph SanClemente Faculty Advisers Harold M. Moran James A. Higgiston Margaret M. Pyne HERE WE ARE busily (?) at work. The edit- tors decide on a matter of policy; the typists await their command. The deadline is near. Our printer demands copy. He’ll get it. Note the serious expression on our faces. Don’t we look busy? 47 SENIOR WEEK COMM.: Doc Celozzi, John Gemma, Bud Cenedella, Aggie Damigian, Rudy Seghezzi, Kate Kearnan, Edith Bilsbury, John Prece, Becky Weeks, El Adams, Ann Alberto, Evely Calabrese, Beck Pearson, Fran Magee, Andy Bernardi (standing), Phyl Iannitelli, Peanuts Testa, Newk Newcombe, Daly Piteo, A1 McKinley, Stan Haskel, Reg Casasanta, Pat Foye, Angie Venez- iano, Gabe DiBattista, Charlie Espanet, Huss McNiff, Bud Snow, Katy Bird, Vera Consoletti. Senior Week Committee Offers Us An Enjoyable Program For Week Mother important announcement to the Senior Class and the school in general was made when Principal Berry named the members of the Senior Week Committee. The group which was given the coveted honor set about earnestly to plan an enjoy¬ able program for the final week of our Senior year. Much detailed work fell upon the shoulders of Chairmen Kenneth Foye and Regina Casasanta, who with the other members of their staff strived to better the work of their predecessors so that we would have a grand finale to our Senior year. The week opened with Class Day. We assembled in the auditorium and listened to an inspiring address delivered by Chair¬ man Foye after he led us in the reciting of the Lord’s prayer and pledge of alleg¬ iance. Seated on the platform were the chairmen of the various sub-committees, who outlined their programs to us; the presidents of three underclasses, who ex¬ tended us the good wishes of the Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen. Our class picture was presented to the school by President Heitin and appropriately ac¬ cepted by Mr. Berry, who assured us that it would occupy an appropriate place on the hallowed walls of Alma Mater. We all joined in the singing of the class song, after which each of us was presented with a little token of remembrance. We then departed for the Town Park to witness the tennis matches, eat hot dogs, drink tonic, and await the approach of the afternoon games which Charlie Espanet had planned for us. We shall never forget the enthusiasm with which we all participated in those races—and the ball game—always thought there were some good sports, boys and girls, in our class. Even the exhibition baseball game held our attention as did the various at¬ tractive booths which were arranged along the midway. Senior night, with its traditional color and dignity found us in the auditori¬ um in the evening. The hall was attrac¬ tively decorated in our class colors, the beaus and belles of our class were there in all their glory; mothers and fathe rs, fac¬ ulty and friends were present to share our enjoyment. Again Chairman Foye pre¬ sided. He was surrounded on the stage by the members of the committee, who pre¬ sented a very pretty picture in their attrac¬ tive dress. Rose Piscitello, third honor student delivered her scholarly essay, 48 Augusta Copper, our class historian, re¬ called our four year career, Fred Stan- dook and a selected chorus favored us with a musical interlude, Eddie Dugan, writer of our will, made known our many gener¬ ous bequests, and John Greene, our prophet, looked into the future and saw us many years hence. The lights in the hall were dimmed, soft music was heard, candles were lighted, and the members of the Oak, Lily, and Ivy committee marched slowly around the hall, and stood by the chair of Mr. Fred A. Metcalf, to whom they fittingly dedicated our year book. Mr. Metcalf has our sincere affection; we cherish his friendship as one of our richest posses¬ sions. After the awards of class day were made, our beloved principal was presented with a class gift. In his presentation speech President Heitin expressed the thoughts of us all when he said, “We re¬ spect you as an educator, admire you as a counsellor, and love you as a friend.” At the conclusion of the program refresh¬ ments were served, and dancing was en¬ joyed. On Tuesday afternoon at the State Theatre we had one grand time. Under Miss Cenedella’s supervision we put on our own vaudeville show. The memory of Butch Palma, Little Boy Blue with the mustache and heavy beard, and his Ten- Pretty-Girls-In-the-Village-School Act will always bring laughter to us as we think about it ... as will Francis Vendetti’s ren¬ dering of Macbeth’s Dagger Speech. He even forgot his lines and ran off the stage! The quartette of male voices consisting of Joe DiPietro, Bull Tominsky, Teddy Kos- ciak, and Fred Standook literally brought the house down. We could go on and on— Evelyn Calabrese, of whom we all are fond, again acted as our accompanist. In the evening we were feted by the Juniors at the annual Junior-Senior Recep¬ tion, which Mr. Cenedella planned for us. Again we enjoyed ourselves, the refresh¬ ments, gifts, dances,—and the fact that we actually were guests. Next day came commencement. To some it was a joyous occasion, to others a sad one because it meant our separa¬ tion. The final two days of the week were spent in more fun—Thursday at our pic¬ nic to Nantasket Beach and Friday at the Alumni Reunion and dance. Senior Week Committee General Chairman: Kenneth Foye Co-Chairman: Regina Casasanta Secretary: Elvira Consoletti Treasurer: Lily Pearson Presentist: Hazel McNiff Chairmen of Boys’ Sports: Charles Es- panet and Andrew Bernardi Chairmen of Girls’ Sports: Adelaide Piteo and Kathryn Bird Chairmen of Refreshments: Filomena Iannitelli and Francis Magee Chairman of Class Day: Domenic Celozzi Chairman of Senior Night: Stanley Haskel Associates Eleanor Adams Angelina Alberto Edith Bilsbury Evelyn Calabrese Helen Cenedella Agnes Damigian Gabriel DiBattista John Gemma Katherine Kearnan Anthony Mazzarelli Albert McKinley Phyllis Moriarty Earle Newcombe John Prece Louise Seghezzi Leland Snow Thomas Tenaglia Mary Testa Angelina Veneziano Ruth Weeks PAUSING FROM ARDUOUS ' ’ LABOR, Fu- Fu Moriarty, Stan Haskel, Reg Casasanta, co- chairman (standing), Fran Magee, and Pat Foye, chairman (kneeling), strike an informal pose for the cameraman. Look at Stan! Boy, is he lucky! 49 M. H. S. S. A. OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES, Marj Jackson, ’39, Ray Mainini, ’38, Mary Curran, ’41, Jimmie Cooney, ’39, Helen Duggan, ’41, Jake Heitin, ’38, Helen Redden, ’38, Sid Werber, ’39, Daly Piteo, ’38, Kim SanClemente, ' 40, Babs Murphy, ’40, Paul Boland, ’38 (we hope), Audrey Kusmin, ’40, and little A1 Pantano, ’41, are to be congratulated for the many programs which they arranged for our pleasure. They performed their duties very capably. Student Association Reorganized; Sidney Werber ’39 Named President A t the suggestion of Principal Berry three years ago the four classes of the school formed themselves into a student association. For the above period the or¬ ganization was without officers but was working toward a worth-while aim, the sponsoring of activities which were for the best interests of the pupils in our school. Because of the Association we were priv¬ ileged to enjoy much that otherwise might have been impossible; lectures and enter¬ tainments were held; equipment was pur¬ chased; transportation at minimum rates to athletic contests was realized. At a general assembly on January 28 an¬ nouncement was made that the experiment proved to be successful and that the time for definite organization had come. In the course of a few days, the following officers and directors were appointed; President, Sidney Werber, ’39; Vice- President, Adelaide Piteo, ’38; Secretary, Helen Redden, ’38; Treasurers, Paul Boland, ’38, Marjorie Jackson, ’39, Kimball SanClemente, ’40, Helen Duggan, ’41; Ex¬ ecutive committee, Raymond Mainini, ’38, chairman; James Cooney, ’39; Audrey Kusmin, ’40; Alfred Pantano, ’41; Acti¬ vities committee, Jacob Heitin, ’38, chair¬ man; Robert DeWitt, ’39; Barbara Mur¬ phy, ’40, Mary Curran, ’41. After several meetings of the group a constitution was drawn up and unanimously adopted. That the Association occupies such a prominent place in our school life is due to one rea¬ son : it benefits the students of all of the four classes. For the small sum of ten cents a month, many advantages, both of an educational and of a social nature, have been our good fortune. We were pleased to hear that Mr. John E. Hines, who capably read the play David Garrick before us last year in the auditorium was to return. True to expectations, his interpretation of Rip Van Winkle was enjoyed and appreciated by the student body. . . . Later three full- blooded Indians of the Winnebego tribe appeared before us in all their ceremonial splendor. Their war dances, various tribal calls, prayers, songs, stories, and sign lan¬ guage gave us an inside glimpse of the language and customs of the original American. . . . Pierce the Magician, skilled in the supernatural, baffled us all. By a mere snap of the finger or by the murmur¬ ing of weird incantations, he caused bot¬ tles and glasses to change places before our 50 very eyes. His most thrilling trick, per¬ haps, was having his young and attractive lady assistant put her head in a box-like contraption, through all sides of which he thrust swords. After the pointed weapons were withdrawn, out walked the young lady . . . entirely unharmed. This illusion certainly captured the applause of his audience. Deserving of special mention is Prof¬ essor Illingworth of Clark University, Worcester. His address on “Poetry” was of a most inspirational nature. There is, in the minds of some, a popular miscon¬ ception of a poet. In his stirring address, the professor certainly disproved that thought. By his inte rpretation of the lines of many poems, we seemed to see and to hear visibly and clearly the mental images which the poet created. We express our thanks once again to our principal for se¬ curing this learned and cultured gentle¬ man to address us. As mentioned previously in this account, the Association was for the benefit of the entire student body. Those whose lengthy absence from school was occasioned by personal illness or injury or by death in the immediate family were remembered with flowers or fruit. . . Those who de¬ lighted in tripping the light fantastic, or in learning to do so, found the Friday night socials most helpful in furthering their pleasure or desire. These parties caught the fancy of each of the four classes . . . from the lowly Freshmen to the mighty Seniors, whose participation in truckin’, the Susy Q, or Big Apple made many lasting friendships which will ever bring happy memories. The greatest social triumph of the Association was the annual Christmas Party. Baskets chock-full of delicate morsels for the family Christmas dinner were awarded to the holders of lucky tickets. There was everything necessary for a delicious feast—from the turkey it¬ self to a two pound bag of assorted nuts. An interesting entertainment was also provided at the party. The Association entered into the farewell to 1937 when it sponsored its now traditional New Year’s Eve party. In the well-decorated audi¬ torium and to music furnished by the records played on the Association-pur¬ chased phonograph and amplifying system, the gay dancers bade farewell to the old year and welcomed in the new. The Association, active and versatile as ever, held its first Parents’ Night on June 3 in the auditorium. It was such a decid¬ ed success that Mr. Berry plans to make it an annual affair. President Sid Werber, who was assisted by his efficient secretary, Helen Redden, and by Eddie Dugan, Bud Snow, Ray Mainini, Chasie and James Cooney, Marie Johnson, Flo Bruno, Fran Carrol, Bobbie Bell, Irma Johnson, Marj Jackson, Joan Luby, Bob De Witt, Millie Knox, and Vin Di Antonio acted as master of ceremonies and put on a splendid pro¬ gram for Mother and Dad, who later en¬ joyed a number of old-fashioned dances and the delicious refreshments, which were served to all. The evening’s entertainment was pro¬ vided by Dave Moriarty, Phil Catusi, Bob Scott, Vic Minnichiello (orchestral selec¬ tions) ; Achilles Cistoldi, Fred Standook, Doc Celozzi, Tony Vallie (accordian num¬ bers) ; Joan Luby, Reggie Calitri, Vin Di Antonio, Bobbie Constantino (vocal selec¬ tions, accompanied by Audrey Kusmin and Evely Calabrese) ; Reg. Casasanta and Lorraine Hall (dancing specialties) ; Irma Johnson and Rachel Cronin (readings). We wish many years of life to the new¬ ly organized Milford High School Student Association, which has done much and will continue to do more to make profit¬ able and enjoyable the high-school educa¬ tion of all its members. PLANNING NEW ACTIVITIES for the As¬ sociation are Marj Jackson, Bob DeWitt, Babs Murphy, Daly Piteo, Paul Boland (standing) ; Sid Werber, Helen Redden, and Kim SanCle- mente (seated). Helen certainly kept them busy. 51 THE CLUB MEMBERSHIP was so large that we decided not to start to identify each person be¬ cause we knew that space was limited. However, observe this good looking group, and perhaps you will understand how we were able to choose a cast to put over such a success as The Youngest. We finally managed to have Marie Johnson (third from right, second row) kneel for this picture; it was a battle well won. Membership in The David Garrick Dramatic Club Again Proves Enjoyable Early in November the devotees of the sock and buskin once more received the call for organization from faculty super¬ visor, Miss Sadie A. O’Connell. They elected Jacob Heitin, president; Florence Butterworth, vice-president; Augusta Cop¬ per, secretary; and Leo Fitzpatrick, treas¬ urer. To start off the season, each club mem¬ ber had a chance to appear behind the foot¬ lights in the production of living pictures and plays which were directed by experi¬ enced members of the club. In these tab¬ leaux not a single word was uttered by the people taking part in them. By their position and attitude on the stage they presented to the audience some familiar scene or char acter. In this way the per¬ formers were given ample opportunity to display their ability to interpret a char¬ acter properly. Because almost every per¬ son inwardly believes, or hopes, that he has the makings of a Thespian, many aspir¬ ing actors and actresses took advantage of their opportunity and exerted themselves to the utmost to make a favorable impres¬ sion. Those who showed up sufficiently well were cast in one-act plays and there¬ by given an opportunity to display their talents further. This year the new Junior members de¬ lighted the club with an enjoyable version of life some years from now. They par¬ ticipated in a playlet, which was centered about the preciousness of food and the general attitude which people might have toward it before many years have elapsed. Their portrayal of how food would be transported by armed men in armoured cars greatly resembled our payroll deliv¬ eries of today. The idea of keeping crack¬ ers in a safe was so comical that the actors themselves found difficulty in holding their laughter in check. The playlet was an hilarious farce, but it was good entertain¬ ment. The performances of Sidney Werber, Joan Luby and Robert DeWitt were very capable, holding much promise for the future success of Garrick plays. On March 1 a bus was chartered by the members of the club, who journeyed to Worcester to witness Shakespeare’s Twelfth Nicjht, as presented by the Clark University Players and coached by our good friend Professor Illingworth. The play was so well done that we were pleased to have taken the trip. With public presentation of our three act play in June, the curtain was lowered on another enjoyable season. 52 Junior Science Club Has Best Year in Its History; N. Y. Trip an Adventure H aving enjoyed the acting ability of the Garrick Club, we returned to our desk to write the account of our visit. We were about half way through the article when a knock was heard on the door. We were handed an envelope, which we quickly opened and read “Mr. Fred A. Metcalf, Faculty Adviser of the Junior Science Club, cordially invites you to attend the next meeting of the club to hear an account of the recent New York trip made by some of its members.” We accepted with pleasure because we were most eager to hear the particulars. All of the members from President A1 McKinley; Vice-president Margery Kerr; Secretary Kathryn Bird, to Treasurer Robert DeWitt were present. We can’t print a full account of President McKinley’s talk but will summarize Al’s remarks for you. “Mr. Metcalf and fifteen boys sailed from Providence on May 5. We made our New York headquarters at the Hotel Taft, just off the Great White Way. What a marvelous three days we spent in Manhat¬ tan! Most of our time was spent in things scientific, such as visits to the Museum of Science at Radio City, the Hayden Plane¬ tarium, the Aquarium, and the Science Club Fair of the New York High Schools at the American Museum of Natural History. We were in a hail-storm on the top of the Empire State Building. At night we toured Greenwich village, the Bowery, Harlem, and Chinatown. Although our necks were cramped from rubbering and gazing Heavenward, and our feet were sore from walking, who cared, for we had a glorious time which we will never forget no matter how many times in the future we visit the Empire City. It was grand.” And so we thought. We w ere told that the club had many other meetings, at which motion pictures and lectures on sci¬ entific subjects were enjoyed by the mem¬ bers as well as trips to industrial factories which were made during the year. Too, we learned that the Christmas party, with its mistletoe and exchange of gifts, was as enjoyable as previous ones. The group had its May Soiree in the auditorium, which was transformed into a night club, where the members and invited guests were fav¬ ored with entertainment, refreshments, and dancing, bringing to a gala close one of the best years in the club’s history. MANY FUTURE SCIENTISTS follow here, back row: Chassie Cooney, Leo Fitzpatrick, Jim Grant, Mac McAvoy, Fran Carroll, Marj Jackson, Dot Nealley, Win Kiessling, Miriam Bullard, Bob Scott, Con O’Donnell, Smoke Archibald, Billy Rae; center: Ed Dugan, Marie Johnson, Jake Heitin, Bud Snow, Marge Kerr, A1 McKinley, Katy Bird, Pat Foye, Paul Boland, Irma Johnson, Sid Werber; seated: Ralph Acquafresca, Johnny Gemma, Tony Consoletti, Mike DeCesare, Ray Mainini, and Bob Eddy. 53 LES GARCONS ET LES FILLES du Cercle de Jeanne D’Arc : Squidge Southwick, Ronnie Smith, Bud Snow, Roy Keene, A1 Bethel, Charlie Espanet, Paul Boland, Johnny Greene, Mac McAvoy, Rudy Seghezzi, Mary Doyle (debout); Feathers Watson, Kate Kearnan, Bob Scott, Marie Johnson, Marge Kerr, Jake Heitin, Buff Butterworth, Pat Foye, Fu-Fu Moriarty, Katy Bird, Ray Mainini, Gusta Copper, Beck Pearson, et Ronnie McGuigan (assis). Le Cercle de Jeanne D’Arc Has Most Interesting Meetings In French W e leave the meeting of the Science Club definitely assured that Mr. Metcalf promotes for its members a sincere inter¬ est in science. Our next stop is in room A15, where Faculty Adviser Miss Margaret Pianca is leading the members of Le Cercle de Jean¬ ne D’Arc in an interesting discussion of current events. In the heat of conversa¬ tion a few words in our own tongue are spoken, but they are quickly repeated as French sentences when Mademoiselle Pianca points her finger at the speaker and says, “Ne parlez pas en anglais, Mons¬ ieur.” We find the group to be extremely interested, particularly President Kenny Foye, Vice-president Margery Kerr, Treas¬ urer Jake Heitin, and Secretary Florence Butterworth. French posters and nicely colored maps of France and her principal cities are on the walls of the room. We were told, how¬ ever, that on one examination, un petit garcon (Monsieur Dugan, nous pensons) placed Versailles more than a hundred miles away from Paris. Shades of Louis XIV! Our attention was directed to a cute little chart which predicted the weather, and to attractive pupil drawings of scenes from som e of the French classics. “Yes, and that’s not all,” said Kenny when we asked him for further informa¬ tion. “We now have a Bureau de Rense- ignements. Many Voyageurs Novices de¬ part on a trip to France, but before start¬ ing, they go to the bureau with many questions. Their problems are answered and departure is made. “Mais oui,” said Monsieur le president, when we asked him, “the conversation is entirely in French.” We noticed a phonograph in one of the corners. We wondered why it was there but soon found out. The cover was lifted, a sound was heard, and with the club members we joined in a pleasant few minutes of song. When our enjoyable visit was about over, we heard the familiar “Alors com- mencons.” The members joined in recit¬ ing some famous French poems. We were so pleased that “Carcassonne” was one of them that we couldn’t refrain from recit¬ ing “Je me fais vieux, j’ai soisante ans—” At last the bell sounded, but the love of France, her language and customs, and of the instructor who fostered it shall always remain with the members of Le Cercle de Jeanne D’Arc. 54 II Circolo Dante Has Enjoyable Christmas Party In School Auditorium W e were so pleased with our visit to the French club that we decided to return to school on Wednesday evening to attend a meeting of II Circolo Dante, supervised by Faculty Adviser Mr. James V. Zurlo, who was assisted by Miss Martha Molinari. The club is composed of students in the Italian classes of the school. We soon dis¬ covered that the members were keenly in¬ terested in their organization and appreci¬ ative of the work which was being done. The officers of the club, President Ralph Acquafresca, Vice-president Lucille Ragonese, Secretary Frances Carroll, and Treasurer Francis Calarese made our visit very pleasant. They told us that at an early meeting II Circolo unanimously ex¬ tended to our friendly and gentlemanly truant officer, Mr. Ralph Marino, an hon¬ orary membership in the club. We com¬ plimented them highly because Mr. Marino enjoys the love and respect of each and everyone of us. We learned further that many inter¬ esting debates and discussions on Italian- American subjects are conducted in Italian by different members. By so doing fluency of speech is encouraged and an apprecia¬ tion of the language studied and the cus¬ toms, art, and literature of the country which it represents is fostered. “Oh yes we must tell you about it,” said one of the officers. “In December we held our Christmas party in the auditori¬ um. After many rehearsals, we presented our entertainment before our members and invited guests. The play and sketches were very enjoyable, the audience enjoyed our offerings, and before we realized it, the evening for which we had planned so long was gone.” “What is that group doing on the stage?” we asked. “They are preparing for our next pub¬ lic presentation of plays in the Italian language. Mr. Zurlo is working very con¬ scientiously with us because he hopes that as the result of the plays, one in three acts, and the other a one act comedy, we can start a fund for the purchase of books written in Italian.” We thought that was a noble objec¬ tive for the group and promised to be there when the curtain was raised. As we were leaving the club meeting, President Acqua¬ fresca accompanied us to the door and said, on behalf of the club, “Volere e potere.” LE GRAZIOSE RAGAZZE e i bravi ragazzi del Circolo Dante. Ci sono, nell’ultima fila : Lucy Spal- lone, Jo Pavento, Jennie Fino, Jenny Venditti, Jenny Cutropia, Lena Gildone, Jo Feretti, Anna Bonina, Connie Tosches, Louise DiNunzio, Esther Roberti, Jenny Leo, Reg Calitri, Jo Gogliormella, Pauline Manna; La Seconda fila: Joe Melpignano, Yola Piergustavo, Lena Palma, Anita Lombardi, Lucille Ragonese, Fran Calarese, Ralph Acquafresca, Fran Carroll, Mary DiBattista, Lydia Piscia, Evelyn Cenedella, Tony Femmina; La prima fila: Louis Ianzito, Gabe DiBattista, Doc Celozzi, John¬ ny Prece, Louis Iannitelli, Alfred Pozzoli. 55 STUDYING THEORY AND HARMONY proved interesting and profitable to Paul Ayotte, Johnny Grillo, Edith Bilsbury, Doc Celozzi, Anna Alberto, Fred Standook, Evely Calabrese, Mike Sannican- dro, and Lou Ianzito, whose accounts of their visit to the opera were quite “the” subject of con¬ versation. We hope that some day they will reach the top note in the scale of success. Theo-Harmon Club Witnesses “The Barber of Seville’ in Boston Opera House Vr e meant to say that on Wednesday morning we went to Room A12 to sit in on a meeting of the Theo-Harmon Club. The class was not there but was meeting in the auditorium. A most instructive and enjoy¬ able meeting was in progress. During the first part of the class per¬ iod Miss Helena F. Swift, Supervisor of Music and Faculty Adviser of the club, was teaching her pupils how to construct har¬ monic progressions. Some of the pupils were writing; some were playing their own creations on the piano. It was interesting to note the satisfied expressions when the students found that there was harmony in the notes which they had written. We were told that the first half of the year was spent in the study of the theory of music so that the class would be ready for the second half when harmony was taken up. The students appeared to be deeply inter¬ ested in what they were doing. The last few minutes of the class were turned over to an informal discussion. President Fred Standook, Vice-president Angelina Alberto, Secretary Dominic Cel¬ ozzi, and Treasurer Evelyn Calabrese were reminiscing about the trip to Boston which the club took in March. “Did you have a good time?” we asked. “Did we! It was wonderful. Dressed in evening gown and tuxedo, we arrived in the city and were taken to the Copley Plaza Hotel, where we were dinner guests of Miss Swift. The meal was indeed a banquet. We then went to the Opera House, mingled with the elegantly-dressed crowd, and enjoyed a wonderful perform¬ ance of The Barber of Seville. Because we had studied the opera at previous meetings of the club, we could follow the story very well and took great delight in listening to the beautiful arias and choruses. The voices of Lily Pons, Ezio Pinza; in fact the entire company are still ringing in our ears. It was one grand evening and has helped to develop in us, as has Miss Swift, a love of classical music.” We were told that the club is plan¬ ning for its annual reunion, which is held in June. Mr. Robert Rivard of the class of 1935 is the permanent president of the group and meets with the members of past classes to relive memories and renew acquaintances. A program of entertain¬ ment furnished by the club members fol¬ lows the serving of the club banquet. 56 Senior Glee Club Participates in Memorial Day Program in Auditorium Music today will be for the boys”—or girls. Thus read the announcement on many Thursdays. After a few months passed, however, Miss Helena F. Swift, our music supervisor, formed a Senior Glee Club and met with the group more frequently in the auditorium during the music periods. After many weeks of rehearsals the club participated in the Memorial Day program, which was, according to Superintendent Caswell, Principal Berry, and the members of various patriotic organizations, the best program which our school has presented in connection with the sacred significance of the day. The group looked very attrac¬ tive on the stage. The girls, dressed in white, were seated in the foreground; the boys, in dark suits, made up the last row of the members. Class President Heitin acted as narrator and introduced each of the numbers which made up the club’s well arranged repertoire of patriotic songs. After his brief account of the story of each of the offerings, the voices of the chorus were blended in pleasing harmony. Evelyn Calabrese acted as piano accompanist. Robert Constantino sang as a solo his “Just Before the Battle, Mother”, which which was dedicated to those mothers whose sons paid the supreme sacrifice. An¬ other feature of the club’s part in the day’s program was a reading, “Young Fellow, My Lad” by Rachel Cronin ’40. Between one stanza of it Rachel paused for a while, and a quartette of Senior girls: Edith Bilsbury, Anna Alberto, Elvira DeGregory, and Angelina DeCesare sang the hymn, “Jesus, Lover Of My Soul”. Miss Swift assembled an excellent group of voices. The training which they re¬ ceived from her enabled them to put on a finished performance which met with de¬ served praise. The complete program for the Memorial Day exercises was as follows: Opening remarks by Narrator Heitin, the singing of “America”; “Columbia the Gem of the Ocean”; “America the Gem of the Ocean”; Rachel Cronin’s reading; “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp”; “Tenting To¬ night”; “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”; Robert Constantino’s solo; “Dixie,” by the girls only; “Taps” by the boys. The entire club joined in singing our national anthem as the final number. In addition to the above, Miss O’Con¬ nell’s trained group of choral speakers ef¬ fectively presented “Dirge for a Soldier,” a marching melody. CLASS PIANIST EVELYN CALABRESE ( second row, center) is surrounded by, back row: F. Standook, C. Magee, V. Allegrezza, A. De Cesare, L. Binks, L. Pearson, M. Kerr, F. Butterworth, V. Smith, D. Varney, R. Watson, A. Bernardi, F. Schultz; second row: M. Yasti, M. Johnson, E. Newcombe, K. Bird, A. Alberto, R. Constantino, R. Scott, E. Adams, P. Wiggin, J. Gemma, P. Mori- arty, J. Di Pietro; first row: A. Casamassa, E. De Gregory, K. Kearnan, A. De Capua, A. McKin¬ ley, R. Testa, A. Piteo, H. Redden, and L. South wick of Glee Club fame. 57 SMART RED AND WHITE UNIFORMS, stirring music, and snappy marching meant to us that our band was approaching. Drum Major Joan Luby, with quick step and with graceful twirling of he baton, led the unit through the very busy season, about which we write below. We should like to identify the musicians pictured here, but once aga.n we are cramped for space . . . our story voices our true feelings. Our Band is Furnished With Attractive New Uniforms; Has Very Busy Season W ith some of the songs still ringing in our ears, we set out literally to follow the band. After making ourselves known to President Robert Scott, who introduced us to Vice-president Virginia Coffin; Secre¬ tary Victor Minichiello; Treasurer Anthony Paradiso; Librarian James Cooney; and Custodian John Ohanessian, we proceeded to make a few inquiries into the various activities of the eighty piece band. We learned that while everything was going along smoothly, rehearsals were being well attended, enthusiasm was running high, and the efforts of the group at practice ses¬ sions were meeting with the approval of Director Ben C. Lancisi, Jr., a particular¬ ly worrying detail seemed to be on the minds of the band members. The ever- pressing question in their minds was “Are we ever going to have uniforms?” The worry seemed to haunt them. To secure proper attire for such a large group was indeed a problem. From what source could a sum large enough to cover the ex¬ pense of uniforms come? The Minstrel Show was the answer to this question. The proceeds from it were to be utilized in fur¬ nishing those natty red and white uniforms which now lend such snap and color to the band’s appearance. You may note for yourself their attractiveness in the picture shown on these pages. The sale of tickets will aid considerably in reducing the cost of the outfits and of the two new base drums which were also purchased. A suit¬ able storage place for our equipment and property has been provided. Bedecked in their colorful attire and led by Drum Major Joan Luby of the class of ’39, the band made its initial appear¬ ance at the Framingham-Milford football game in the former city on Armistice Day. For us who followed the group to the game, the sight of our band on the field in their patriotic red and white brought a thrill of home town pride to our hearts. Judg¬ ing from the comments of the other spec¬ tators around us, we think that all of the assembled fans enjoyed its offerings and costumes fully as much as we. Even the members themselves seemed delighted to participate in the traditional pageantry of the day. Christmas Eve found us once again following the band as it played many carols of the Yuletide season at various places in 58 town. Snow was falling, voices were raised in tender melody, instruments were giving forth their softest music—all for the joy of the coming Day’s glad tidings. At the conclusion of the rounds, and as we were walking home, we softly murmured “Peace on earth, good will toward men.” When Milford had its touch of movie fever; when all of us seemed able to talk of nothing else but the movie queen, and when we dreamed of interviews galore from cinema stars, the band was again called on to perform. It was right there to take part in the Parade of the Movie Queen and to give the “gracious visitor from Holly¬ wood” a royal welcome. It will be quite interesting, a few years from now to see once again the film in which the band is permanently recorded. This modern day, it seems, has given rise to spelling bees set to music. The music in question is that which the band furnished first at the local spelling bee held in the John C. Lynch Auditorium in which Joseph Carey, of the South Gram¬ mar School held out against a fighting array of school children and won the right to be entered in the county-wide finals. The second time that the band appeared in this capacity was at the same county-wide bee held in Worcester on May 13. The spec¬ tators seemed to enjoy the music as well as the brilliant efforts of the little spellers. Right on the heels of the spelling con¬ test came National Air Mail Week, giving Milford High’s busy musical unit another chance to perform. In the parade, with its old mail coaches and its fair ladies on horse back marched our band, very spruce and trim in its crimson and white costumes, rendering stirring music. The group co-operated with the or¬ chestra in making the annual concert an outstanding musical event. At the over¬ ture, Joan Luby went through her paces as Drum Major while Kimball SanClemente and Israel Helfand acted as color bearers. In the second half of the program the band again shone, playing difficult pieces in a masterly way. With all these strenuous activities be¬ hind them, the band started earnestly to prepare for the Memorial Day exercises. Followed by a line of children rivaling the following of the Pied Piper himself, they were given brisk marching practice up and down Congress, Fountain and Purchase Streets for several days. In our own ex¬ ercises in the auditorium on May 27, they helped us musically to pay tribute to the departed members of the Blue and Gray. They also participated in the grade school program in the Town Hall that afternoon. On Sunday afternoon they added to the ceremonies of dedicating the Sacred Heart cemetery. On the morning of Memorial Day they visited St. Mary’s cemetery, where devotional services were held. After a dinner served to the group later it was again on the march. The afternoon parade wound its way down Main and South Main Streets and over Fruit Street to the Vernon Grove Cemetery. The band was a very conspicu¬ ous part of this procession; its colorful uniforms were much in keeping with the blood red and pure white symbolic of the day. The Memorial Day exercises mark the end of our story of the organization for the year. Its expansion both in per¬ sonnel and range of activities has been very gratifying and speaks well of the part played by Mr. Lancisi in promoting its use¬ fulness and entertaining value to the com¬ munity. They proudly paraded with shiny instruments—and a smiling and attractive drum major. DRUM MAJOR VASTI, sometimes took Joan’s place in leading the musical unit. He is here directing the movements of the band at the Framingham game. Bud Boland, Phil Catusi. and Tony Paradiso, are right there in front. 59 WITH THE EXCEPTION of Paul Boland, Interlocutor, and a few more of the cast, you see here the entire cast of the Minstrel Show. The black-faced end men to the left of the picture, seem to he wondering why the dancing group is looking at Ells Calkin. Perhaps they were thinking up new antics and anecdotes to keep the audience in a high state of amusement. Our Second Annual Minstrel Show is Successfully Presented in Auditorium T he rich atmosphere which belongs to the mellow days of minstrelsy was brought to the spacious John C. Lynch Auditorium on Thursday and Friday evenings, Novem¬ ber the twenty-fifth and the twenty-sixth when we presented our second annual minstrel show to the public. The produc¬ tion was under the clever direction of Benjamin C. Lancisi, Jr., and Robert J. Cenedella, of our faculty. The advertis¬ ing and sale of tickets were efficiently handled by our respected principal. The immediate response which a ca¬ pacity audience gave to the amusing antics of the comedians and to the numbers of the chorus and soloists made the occas¬ ion one of great success. After the black¬ faced instigators of mirth, who were dressed in various tattered costumes de¬ noting army life made their debut into the show following the opening number, the suave interlocutor, Paul H. Boland, greet¬ ed the audience. Our school band opened the show with a selection followed with a duet by Evelyn Cenedella and Josephine Olivia, assisted by the well-drilled chorus. Fred Standook then rendered an accordi- an solo. Achille Cistoldi and Domenic Celozzi delighted us with a duet. A trio of cute coeds gave harmonious selections of popular songs, Jacob Heitin was called from the audience to give a financial re¬ port of the show and later an amusing dis¬ cussion on goldfish. “They are,” Jake said, “nothing more than blonde sardines.” One of the outstanding numbers was The Parade of Celebrities, featuring Andrew Charles McCarthy Bernardi, and Sidney Edgar Bergen Werber; Eleanor Powell, whose tap dancing was imitated by Lorraine Hall; Freddie Bartholomew and Miss America who were amusingly impersonated by Frank Rogers. Vincent DiAntonio ap¬ peared as Eddie Cantor and Hilda Sartain as Ginger Rogers. All were presented by Elsie Leger. The cheerful group of end- men included Charles and James Cooney, Sidney Werber, Ellsworth Calkin, Edward Dugan, Robert DeWitt and Douglas Archi¬ bald. They had most of the tricks of the old time comedians and kept the attentive audience in gales of laughter. The chorus girls included Elaine Hall, Josephine Tomaso, Regina Casasanta, Joan Luby, Dorothy Nealy, Winifred Kiessling, Anna May, and Hilda Sartain. They assisted Joan Luby in her chorus presentation of “Down by the Gas Works.” In the male chorus were Robert Frascotti, Gabriel Di- Battista, Leo Harlow, Michael Vasti, Robert 60 Scott, and Fred Schultz. They contributed a humorous rendition of the Ballet Russe. The vocal soloists, each of whom was called on for encores, were as follows: Vincent DiAntonio, who sang a selection of Mother songs; Regina Calitri, “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”; Robert Constan¬ tino, “Only a Rose,” and Mary Farese, who appeared as Aunt Jemina and sang “Old Man River.” The entire cast participated in the grand finale. During the program “Hobo” Sid Werber presented a surprise from his grab-bag in the person of petite Joan Glennon, who delighted the audience with her acrobatic dancing ability which served as a finale to Hobo Werber’s Trip- To-Hoboland act. An afternoon performance was given for the benefit of the school children, who re¬ ceived much enjoyment from the amusing show. Dancing was enjoye d after the evening performances even if everybody did knock elbows with everybody else in his desire to burn up the shoe-leather. The proceeds from this entertaining performance were for the purpose of help¬ ing to defray the cost of new band uni¬ forms. The presentation of this second annual show to the public was a great deal of fun to those who participated in it. The earnest efforts of the directors and cast were well rewarded because the show was indeed a decided success. The lighting effects, and the splendid array of costumes worn by the participants gave the show a professional atmosphere. Even though the production was staged on the festive evening of Thanksgiving Day, it did not fail to draw a large audience to its opening. No doubt the third annual performance will be staged next year, and it is our sincere hope that it will meet with the same encouraging success as the one in 1937. We leave the Minstrel Show now and direct our time and attention to the other all-school activities which were open to the public. They are recorded in the order of their presentation and should help us to review more of the pleasant entertainments which we had during the past school year. One can’t say that Milford High is lack¬ ing in school life, for the Dante Plays, Concert, Oratorical Contest, and Garrick Club presentation show us as being quite lively. The clubs with which you have pre¬ viously become acquainted gave you an idea of our educational interests; the accounts of our participation in athletics will also hold your attention. And now before we leave this assign¬ ment, we wish to say a few words about the chorus and specialties. They may well feel satisfied with the program which they offered to us. The group chorus practiced every evening (at times Sunday was no exception) for three weeks before the first performance. The end men, the featured actors, and the interlocutor remained many evenings even after the chorus had been dismissed and went over jokes, dances, dia¬ logues, and announcements until the hands of the clock had practically finished their journey and were ready to begin again. They were eager to make the affair a suc¬ cessful one and were willing to put in the necessary time in order to do so. All of the boys and girls who partici¬ pated in the show, deserve our hearty thanks for an evening well spent. They looked fine on the stage, sang their songs well, and seemed to enjoy fully as much as we did the jokes, dancing, and featured at¬ tractions of a well-balanced and cleverly directed program. Uncle Ezra and his radio minstrels had nothing on us . . . nor on the show of last year, which was so good that we just had to measure up to expectations. ANDY AND SID laid aside their true identity and put on a clever impersonation of Charlie McCarthy and Edgar Bergen. The audience really appreciated their efforts. Remember the joke about the cock (ed) robin? 61 THE ENTERTAINERS THEMSELVES: Chile Cistoldi, Lou Ianzito, Gino Iannitelli, Lena Palma, Joe Melpignano (seated), Lucy Spallone (behind him), Yola Piergustavo (hands folded), Jo Gorgli- ormella, Ralph Acquafresca (with wig), Evelyn Cenedella, Fran Carroll (seated), Regina Calitri, (the maid), Mary DiBattista (seated), Pauline Manna (behind her), Gabe DiBattista (with boots), Con¬ nie Tosches, Anna Bonina (both in rear), Joe Pavento (seated), John Prece (in costume), A1 Poz- zolli, Doc Celozzi (with accordian), and Tony Femina. II Circoio Dante Produces Two Excellent Plays Under Mr. Zurlo’s Direction As reporters for our activities, we had quite a rest between assignments because the Dante Club plays didn’t take place until several months after the Minstrel Show. The group had been faithfully rehearsing for some time and put on a finished per¬ formance in the auditorium on May 13. The superstition usually associated with the number didn’t bother us at all. When that night finally arrived, we felt ourselves to be fully acquainted with the story of the dramas, as Mr. Zurlo had pre¬ pared a splendid English summary for us to follow. The first offering was Goldoni’s classic, Un Curioso Accidente. The play¬ ers, Gabriel DiBattista, ’38, his sister Mary, ’39, Ralph Acquafresca, ’39, Frances Carroll, ’39, John Prece, ’38, Joseph Mel¬ pignano, ’38, Josephine Pavento, ’40, and Yolanda Piergustavo, ’40,—all dressed in the costumes of the period,—assumed their roles so well that with the aid of the sum¬ mary we seemed to be living in Holland during the eighteenth century in the home of an Italian nobleman, who was deceived by his daughter as to the choice of her husband. Through her deception came the “curious incident’’ which formed the plot of the play. The action and dialogue held the interest of the audience throughout the entire three acts. We enjoyed the other play Meglio QuaV Cosa Che Nulla, fully as much. Mr. Zurlo revised and adapted it for the Dante Club from Pietro Consigli’s Ho Bisogno d’una Moglio, an appealing comedy. The dra¬ matic personnel included Aspasia, Augus¬ ta’s mother (Josephine Gogliormella, ’39) ; Augusta, in love with Arturo, (Evelyn Cenedella, ’39) ; Euphemia, a maid, (Regina Calitri, ’40) ; Arturo, a guest of Aspasia, (Louis Iannitelli, ’39) ; Fillipo, Arturo’s friend, (Alfred Pozzolli, ’40) ; Carlo, As- pasia’s brother, (Anthony Femina, ’39). The young actors and actresses did nobly. The stage was appropriately set for both plays with attractive scenery made by Mr. Zurlo, whose conscientious efforts met once again with the approval of the audience. During the change of scenery, Regina Calitri, ’40 favored us with vocal numbers; Domenic Celozzi, ’38, and Achille Cistoldi, ’40, played some very pleasing accordian solos. They all helped to contribute to an enjoyable evening of entertainment. The program was followed by dancing. You will find two good pictures of both plays by looking in the advertising section of this book. 62 Members of Our School Orchestra and Bands Favor Us With Fine Program T he Dante plays being over, we decided to attend the sixth annual concert to be given by the orchestra and band, assisted by the junior band. Arriving at the auditorium, we spied Margery Kerr and Florence Butterworth leading some of the audience to their seats. In another corner of the hall Hazel McNiff and Phyllis Moriarty were hurrying to find places for new arrivals. Angelina Venezi- ano and Frances Carter, two more of the attractively gowned ushers, approached us with smiles of welcome and escorted us to our seats. We were delighted to find some of our friends seated right next to us. We had an enjoyable chat before the concert commenced. They called our attention to the decorative effect of the hall. “Doesn’t it give a lovely appearance?” they asked. “It certainly does,” we answered. “And it’s no wonder because Mr. Metcalf had charge of decorations.” Our friends also commented on the at¬ tractiveness of the plants, which were kind¬ ly donated by W. D. Howard, florist. After a few more pleasant exchanges of conver¬ sation, we quieted ourselves to enjoy what we knew would be a pleasant evening of entertainment. Suddenly the baton of Director Ben C. Lancisi, Jr. was raised and admirably led the orchestra through many delightful classical favorites. Fred Standook, ’38, one of our classmates, pleased the audience with accordian solos, which reflected much credit upon him. When the orchestral se¬ lections were over, the junior band entered into the second part of the program by skillfully playing its inspiring numbers and bringing our evening to a fitting close. The concert concluded, everyone mixed together to dance away the balance of the evening, as Glenn Kizer, former member of the orchestra, played for general danc¬ ing. We entered into the merry making and agreed that Mr. Lancisi had every reason to feel satisfied with the work of his unit. As we were leaving the auditorium, we saw the photographer leaving the hall. “Aren’t you going to take a picture of the group,” we asked. “We have one of the band, but we want one of the orchestra also.” We were told that the flash had al¬ ready been taken during the performance. We must have been so attentive during the program that we hadn’t even noticed. AS DIRECTOR BEN C. Lancisi, Jr. ascended his stand, he raised his arms; the members of the orchestra prepared to play; the audience became silent; the hall was suddenly filled with music, which was always soothing to the ears and the mind when played by the above skillful group. We are proud of our orchestra and its director. The delightful evening spent with them at the annual concert will always leave a very pleasing sound in our ears. 63 WE LIST THE CONTESTANTS AND THE TITLES of their essays after the names of Evelyn Calabrese (The Importance of the Preamble of the Constitution) ; Anna Colligan (The Con¬ stitution and International Relations) ; Augusta Copper, medal winner, (Slavery and the Constitution) ; Florence Butterworth (American Youth and the Constitution) ; William McAvoy, behind Buff, (The Constitution Perseveres); Margery Kerr (Division of Power Between the State and Central Gov¬ ernment); William Dinardo (Difficulties Encountered in Framing and Adopting the Constitution), honorable mention, Paul Boland, both behind Marge, (The Constitution: A Portrait) ; Domenic Del Signore, left of the standing group, (Formation of the Constitution) ; Jacob Heitin (The Constitu¬ tion as Involved in the New Deal); Kenneth Foye (The Stability of the United States Constitu¬ tion) ; and Antonio Consoletti (The Constitution Makes for Liberty). Judges in Swift Oratorical Contest Award Prize to Augusta Copper O ne of the WE of your staff of corres¬ pondents had been assigned the writing of this article long before the evening of June 1. On that night when we paid our re¬ spects to the founders of our country and its wonderful constitution, our good friend Augusta Copper won first prize in the John E. Swift Oratorical Contest for her origin¬ al, well-written, and excellently-delivered essay, “Slavery and the Constitution”. The writing of this article naturally became the assignment of another member of the staff because Gusta, who was told to write it, would not give herself the credit, which we believe is her due. She surely deserves it because she was just grand. Deserving of special mention is William DiNardo, who was awarded honorable men¬ tion for his original and scholarly essay, “Difficulties Encountered in Framing and Adopting the Constitution”. Bill is a hard worker, and we congratulate him on the honor which he received. In addition to the two winners, those of us whose pictures ap¬ pear on this page also participated. Ac¬ cording to the judges all contestants did very well; in fact the chairman said, “We only wish that we could award more prizes”. While we were awaiting the decision, Principal Berry acquainted the audience with the contest, which is sponsored year¬ ly by Judge John E. Swift, an alumnus of our school. Its purpose is to increase in¬ terest in and respect for one of the basic principles of our government. We Seniors select our topic and then write our essays. From those submitted a selection of the best is made; the winners t hen deliver their essay publicly. To the winner of this second part of the contest goes the cher¬ ished medal, given by Judge Swift and awarded at the Commencement exercises in June. We look forward to the contest each year because it enables us to express our ad¬ miration for the famous men who conceiv¬ ed the remarkable document, around which each contestant centers his theme. It does, we believe, just what it is intended to do; to increase interest in and respect for the lhost wonderful document ever conceived by the hand or brain of man. Again we congratulate the winners and assure the coming Seniors that we have set quite a standard for them to follow in their own contest next year. 64 David Garrick Club Presents “The Youngest” at Its Annual Performance A Vt this point in the development of our story, you have become familiar with our clubs and with most of the extra-curricular activities in our school life. There remain, however, accounts of our sports and of the elaborate production of “The Youngest,” produced on June 20 and 21 in the auditori¬ um by the David Garrick Dramatic Club under the direction of Faculty Adviser Miss Sadie O’Connell. On the evening of May 12 the club held one of its most important meetings. It was looked forward to with much interest because we were to learn the name of the play to be presented this year. We were delighted to hear that the one chosen was Philip Barry’s “The Youngest”, a three act comedy of contemporary American life, wherein the hero, a down-trodden son, came in contact with a charming busybody. Later in the play, however, he learned to assert himself and turned upon his oppres¬ sors in splendid style. Tryouts for the var¬ ious parts were made, and until definite an¬ nouncement of the cast was made, excite¬ ment reigned for a few days. But time passes on. After a short while the cast was named. Our editor-in-chief and class president, Jacob Heitin, was to play the part of Richard, “the youngest”. The part of the reforming Nancy, who was eventually reformed by Richard, was given to Helen Cenedella, ’38. The other mem¬ bers of the cast were: Charlotte, Richard’s doting mother, (Irma Johnson, ’39) ; Muff, his blithe and gay sister, (Margery Kerr, ’38) ; Oliver, his older and domineering brother, (Robert Scott, ’38) ; Mark, his self-confident brother, (Paul Boland, ’38) ; Augusta, his selfish and sophisticated old¬ er sister, (Veronica McGuigan, ’38) ; Allan, Augusta’s ever-enduring husband, (Earle Newcombe, ’38). The part of Katy the maid in Richard’s home, was taken by Florence Butterworth, ’38. The play was not just a success; it was a great success and brought glory to the club and its director, to the actors, and to the scenery committee. The two perform¬ ances marked a new landmark in the his¬ tory of the club because this year was the first to have a two night run. But the pub¬ lic demanded it and was surely satisfied with the offering. It was only natural to expect that the play would be a success be¬ cause Miss O’Connell worked hard and faithfully with us to make this possible. WITH SCRIPT IN HAND “Nancy” Cenedella, “Katy” Butterworth, “Mother” Johnson, “Muff” Kerr, “Richard” Heitin, “Mark” Boland, “Oliver” Scott, “Augusta” McGuigan, “Alan” Newcombe, and Marj. Jackson (understudy) learned their lines and their business of the play for the Club’s Annual performance. “Isn’t he sweet,” said Nancy sarcastically as Richard blustered into the room. 65 THE FOOTBALL SQUAD for 1938 consisted of, first row: Mr. Consoletti, ass’t. Coach; Bob Mon¬ aco, Tudor Ciaramicoli, Lou Consigli, Charlie Espanet, Capt. Joe Melpignano, Joe Tosches, Johnny Pilla, Bull Tominsky, Teddy Kosciak, Coach Steeves; second row: Asst. Mgr. Maxfield, John On- orata, Butch Macchi, Joe Carlson, Bob Tocchi, Art DiVitto, Barney Biagetti, Fred Tumolo, Scrap¬ per Pilla, Johnny Calagione, Duino Ruscitti; third row; Mgr. Luchini, John Rappazini, Lou Maz- zone, Lo Webber, Bob Frascotti, Joe Morcone, Slappy Guidotti, Nick Julian, Ray Moss, Geo. Fergu¬ son, Ernie Kapatoes, Asst. Mgrs. DiAntonio and DiPietro. Football Players Had Strenuous Season, Prospects Brighter For 1938 SCHEDULE September 25 Milford vs October 4 Milford vs October 12 Milford vs October 23 Milford vs October 30 Milford vs November 4 Milford vs November 11 Milford vs November 20 Milford vs —Midland League games. W ith the start of the fall term, football became the burning topic for about fifty boys who answered the call for candidates for the team. Most of the 1936 squad had been graduated, thereby causing a lack of veteran material. However, Coach Steeves and his new assistant, Ben Consoletti, bulwarked by a new charging machine and some blocking dummies, began the task of fashioning the team that would represent Milford on the field of honor. For the first few weeks practice was held at the standpipe; the squad then moved nearer home, to risk life and limb amid the boulders of town park. The fire that had leveled the old school had con¬ sumed most of the game suits, so that en¬ Maynard at Milford Templeton at Milford Marlboro at Marlboro Natick at Natick Norwood at Norwood Hudson at Milford Framingham at Framingham Clinton at Milford tirely new outfits had to be ordered. With a month of intensive training behind them, the 1937 squad, led by Captain Joe Mel¬ pignano, was ready to tackle the above schedule. Milford High couldn’t be accused of taking on a set-up for the opener. They chose to tangle with a formidable Maynard outfit and came out second-best. Taking advantage of several Milford miscues, the rugged Maynard club pushed over two touchdowns to win 14-0. A fair-sized crowd came out under a sweltering sun to watch the initial efforts of the locals. Ted¬ dy Kosciak, making his debut as regular center, played a good defensive game. Milford’s defense was weakened material- 66 ly when Big Tom Tominsky, one of our few veterans, was injured early in the game. On the following Saturday, Milford showed improvement in trampling Temple¬ ton 32-0. Coach Steeves sent his whole squad into the game in an endeavor to un¬ earth undiscovered possibilities. Joe Tosches ran amuck through and around the Templeton team, scoring three times, while Captain Melpignano and Johnny Calagione also chalked up six points each. Feeling jovial over their good showing against Templeton, the squad left for Marlboro on Columbus Day, full of confi¬ dence. Marlboro, however, gave evidence early in the game that they were in no docile mood. Year in and year out, re¬ gardless of whether or not they can score touchdowns, Marlboro leaves nothing to be desired in the way of courage. Although Milford could gain almost at will, through¬ out the game when they came within scor¬ ing distance, the Marlboro Tigers valiant¬ ly battled to defend the last white line. Milford’s backs were enjoying one of their best afternoons; long runs by Tosches and Melpignano carried the ball deeply into Marlboro territory again and again. It is a tribute to the Marlboro boys that the game finally ended Milford 13-Marlboro 6. The efforts of the Milford cheering sec¬ tion were largely dissipated because of the howling gale which swept Prospect Park. It was hot and dusty on the field, so at every time-out water was rushed in to the perspiring athletes. On one of these occasions, Assistant Manager Joe DiPietro wrung gales of applause from the crowd by rushing out to the Milford team. Just as they were about to reach out for water for their parched throats, Joe tripped over the water bucket to the players’ undisguis¬ ed disgust and his own remorseful chagrin. Milford went to Natick in quest of their third straight victory but came back with their second defeat, 7-0. Milford had the first chance to score, working the ball to within a few yards of the Natick goal. However, a penalty set them back, and a beautiful Natick punt dissipated their best opportunity. Natick went on to score the only touchdown of the battle and then to check further Milford attacks. Johnny Pilla, starting his first game in the Milford backfield, suffered a broken collarbone early in the fray, and this unfortunate incident seemed to put a damper on the efforts of his team-mates. Apparently still affected by the let¬ down suffered in the Natick game, which they should have won, the boys put on their poorest exhibition of the year at Norwood. They picked a poor opponent for said let¬ down, for Norwood was a big, powerful, and tough opponent for any team. The Milford line was not charging, and the backs turned in a couple of costly fumbles. The result, Norwood 20, Milford 0. Disappointed at the showing of the team against Norwood, Coach Steeves thoroughly shook up the team for its set- to with Hudson. Several of the Seniors were demoted to the bench; Juniors and Sophomores, who had been plugging along all year entered in the line-up. Although this move sacrificed weight in the line, it added much needed speed and spirit. Their play against Hudson proved the sagacity of the move. For the first time all year the line had a real charge, and the backs carried the ball with a hard-running at¬ tack that could not be denied. This gam e brought to light a new back who shows promise of becoming one of Milford’s finest. Joe Carlson carried the ball with terrific drive and should be of considerable help to the Milford team of next year. In the line Salvatore Pilla and Bob Tocchi showed equal promise. The game ended Milford 13, Hudson 0, with Joe Tosches and Melpignano making the scores. No less than eight members of the starting line-up of this game will return next year; the horizon is golden with promise. Backed by the colorful display of the new seventy-eight piece band, dressed in its flashy garments of red and white, and by some twenty-five hundred fans who fol¬ lowed the team to Framingham for the an¬ nual Armistice Day game, the team put on its best exhibition of the year. Although facing one of the best Framingham teams in years, heavy and experienced, with a n im¬ posing record behind it, a fighting Milford machine was forced to accept defeat only through a blocked kick in the last quarter of the game. Although Framingham was clearly a superior group, the Milford boys need offer no apologies for their efforts on this day. Fighting with a dogged tenacity, they again and again repulsed the powerful Framingham attack in the shadow of the goal. Big Tom Tominsky, who had been shifted to tackle, covered himself with glory as he stopped the Framingham backs in all sectors of the field. Hapet Karahakian, 67 the other tackle, also played a staunch de¬ fensive game, while Joe Tosches, playing end for the first time, stopped everything on his side of the line. The punting of Charlie Espanet was little short of phenom¬ enal. It was largely due to his work that the score was only, Framingham 7, Milford 0. Played on the beautiful field in Fram¬ ingham, this game is annually becoming a greater attraction. Due to the efforts of Mr. Berry, this year a complete train was chartered to carry the high-school student body and fans to Framingham. On the morning of the Clinton game a four-inch garment of snow covered Town Park, and despite the efforts of the man¬ agers, who toiled until well after noon, the gridiron was in deplorable condition when the teams took the field. Apparently Mil¬ ford had spent themselves in their battle against Framingham, for they were not the same team, as they bowed 13 to 0. Clinton was fighting for the championship of the Midland League, and this incentive spurred them on under conditions when decent play was practically impossible. A blocked punt early in the game accounted for their first score and did much to quell whatever en¬ thusiasm the Milford boys might have had for the contest. Thus was ended another season. The team covered themselves with no particu¬ lar glory, but on the other hand fought for a considerable portion of the season against inexperience and the star of ill fortune. For the bumps and bruises they suffered and their valiant fight against odds they can only be commended. For Joe Melpig- nano, our hundred and thirty pound cap¬ tain, who in every game led his mates with the courage and cheerfulness of a real leader, we have nothing but praise. To Manager George Luchini and his assis¬ tants, who struggled cheerfully in all kinds of weather with dummies, tackling gear, equipment and the various accoutre¬ ments of the game, we offer sincere thanks. With at least eight veterans returning next Fall, the outlook for 1938 is bright. Usually a coach is faced with the ter¬ rible thought that graduation will take its usual amount of fighting men from the football squad, but such is not the case for next season. We have some excellent ma¬ terial, which should produce some good re¬ sults and bring home many victories when the shrill notes of the referee’s whistle announces that the football season has ar¬ rived. SQUAD Name Position Year Capt. Joseph Melpignano Back ’38 Joseph Tosches Back ’38 Charles Espanet Back ’38 Thomas Tominsky Tackle ’38 Antonio Palma Tackle ’38 Theodore Kosciak Center ’38 Louis Consigli End ’38 Joseph Carlson Back ’39 John Calagione Back ’39 Ernest Kapatoes Back ’40 John Julian Back ’40 Arthur Macchi Tackle ’39 Harpet Karahakian Tackle ’40 Robert Tocchi Guard ’39 Salvatore Pilla Guard ’39 John Pilla Back ’38 Arthur Ciaramicoli Back ’38 Duino Ruscitti End ’39 Antonio Tumolo End ’39 John Rappazini End ’40 Alfred Comolli Guard ’40 Kenneth Cameron Center ’39 Francis Hachey Center ’39 Francis Anderson Back ’40 Albert Fornaciari End ’40 Louis Mazzone Guard ’40 Alfred Guidotti End ’40 George Ferguson Guard ’40 Loring Webber Tackle ’40 Barnard Biagetti Tackle ’39 Thomas Tenaglia Back ’38 Robert Frascotti Back ’40 John Onorata Back ’39 Robert Monaco Guard ’39 Ralph Acquafresca Guard ’40 68 OUR CHEER LEADERS . . . showed their good sportsmanship by mingling here with the Framingham dele¬ gation while we posed them for this shot. Did the shot go to the heads of some of the Framingham lassies? It rather looks that way. Note the trio: ’’Moss—’’Piteo —’’Richards! FORTY-THREE, FIFTY-SIX . . . or numbers to that effect set our gal¬ loping horsemen to start for that line. “Hold ’em Milford, hold ’em” shouted the crowd of spectators as the boys prepared ... to hold ’em. WHAT A CROWD . . . it was that gathered to witness that spectacle of the year—our Armistice Day game on the new field in Framingham, where THE BAND made its first appearance in its color¬ ful participation at our annual c lassic. We surely did show up well in the parade around the field. The weather was mild; the music was good, the team played well. NUMBERS 27 AND 20 . . . are quite conspicuous here. Maybe someone has lost a nickle, and the boys are co-operating as usual in trying to lo¬ cate it. But maybe we’re wrong! Charlie’s smile surely met with approval. A FEW OUTSTANDING ATHLETES . . . of our class were Joe Tosches (left), Captain Melpignano (center), Teddy Kos- ciak (right), Joe Pilla (bottom left), and Bull Tominsky (bottom right). They all did their bit to help us chalk up a victory now and then. By the way, the picture of Captain Joe was taken by surprise. It was the last game of the season; Joe was suffering from an injury; he wanted to play but couldn’t. The picture recorded his feelings better than we can tell in words. WHAT A CROWD . . . of fans came to the Framingham game! Thanks to Mr. Berry and the stu¬ dent association a special excursion train left Milford on Armistice Day with hun¬ dreds of eager fans, who witnessed a splen¬ did game, and who were loud in their praise for the excellent performance of our team. THE CLINTON GAME . . . was played on a snow-covered field. ’Twas a cold day, too. But this New Eng¬ land weather is funny that way ... so was this game . . . Clinton just had to win the championship of the Midland League . . . snow or not. NUMBER 19 held the interest of the fans through¬ out the entire season. It was the numeral of our flashy back, Charlie Espanet, whose phenomenal punting was most admirable. . . . In the right-hand picture we see Mr. Consoletti, who acted as assistant foot¬ ball coach during the past season. Most of the pictures on this page and those on the baseball page were taken by Tony Consoletti, Pat Foye, and Jake Heitin. The “drawings” were done by . . . , all right, we wont tell. HERE ARE THE BOYS who played that interesting game with the so-called faculty team which presented such a pitiful spectacle as it was defeated before a capacity crowd. The male members of our faculty certainly were given a few points on the correct way of shooting a basket by Stan Haskel, Paul Boland, Pat Foye, Teddy Kosciak, Chicile DiPietro, Lou Consigli, Charlie Espanet, Joe Tosches, and Bull Tominsky. Basketball Revived; Faculty-Senior Game Brings Us Victory; Boys Pleased N ineteen hundred and thirty-eight again saw basketball as an extra-curricular activ¬ ity. Due to the destruction of the main building and the necessity for the revival of the double platoon system it was thought that the sport would again be put aside with the moth balls. Many hopeful as¬ pirants could be seen walking around the building with long countenances, and at the mention of “basketball” their faces would become unbearable. Pulses quickened, eyes gleamed, and students could not help but eject cries of enthusiasm when the call for candidates was announced. The first few days were spent in organ¬ izing the league. Coach Steeves selected captains, who in turn selected their teams and the name by which they were to be known. In most cases the applications chosen were very colorful ones. The Seniors played against the Juniors, and the Sophomores split up to play amongst themselves. From these leagues outstand¬ ing players were selected to represent the fourth and third year teams. These two groups played together often, and consid¬ ering all factors, we find it impossible to judge which club was the superior. An interesting game between the Senior and the so-called Faculty team had the referee on his toes throughout the entire contest. Although it was a rather rough and tumble affair, it was enjoyed equally well by the players as well as the specta¬ tors. The starting players for the Seniors were: Haskel, Espanet, Tosches, Luchini, and Tominsky. They were relieved occas¬ ionally by Foye, Boland, Consigli, DiPietro, and Pilla. The score was rather close throughout. The Seniors made a final spurt toward the end of the affray, and it was sufficient to give them the few need¬ ed points for victory. The games between the Juniors and the highly rated Silver Streaks were followed by many. Haskel, Boyd, Cutter, and the Anderson brothers played well and hard in an effort to uphold the good name of the Streaks. But despite their determination the Juniors chalked up another victory. Anderson, Carlson, Julian, and O’Donnell in the lineup are expected to go far next year as a varsity team. In closing we must pay tribute to the part the Seniors have played in promot¬ ing good sportsmanship, clean playing, and above all in giving valuable pointers to the underclassmen. We wish to pay tribute also to Coach Steeves for the helpful train¬ ing which we received from him. 70 And So Are the Girls; Miss Crane Again Coaches Them in Games H aving taken our leave of the boys’ bas- ketball teams, we proceeded to find out if rumors that girls’ basketball would be re¬ vived this year were true. Fortified with our reportorial dignity, and drawn on by the feminine shrieks and laughter behind the closed doors, we managed to gain an entrance to the mysteriously curtained auditorium, and oh, the sight that greeted our journalistic eyes! Girls in shorts, slacks, and culottes were playing the game —or gracing the gym, floor, which had been the exclusive stamping ground of the so-called stronger sex throughout the winter. Miss Agnes Crane, teacher of econom¬ ics, was giving up her afternoon to coach the damsels in the elemental points of the game. As it turned out, she gave up many more of her afternoons in the interests of the girls. For all the enjoyment they de¬ rived from the game, they returned their full of appreciation to Miss Crane for her unselfish co-operation in makin g basketball for girls a reality. Being intrigued by the unique way in which the girl cagers played the game, we returned to the auditorium many after¬ noons to watch their progress. Naturally we are girls, for boys were not allowed. We were introduced to the captains of the teams, whose group picture you will find on this page, and were interested to learn the names of their teams. It seems that a few brilliant damsels thought that they would call themselves “Les Jeunesses.” Miss Crane probably saved many basketball de¬ votees unutterable confusion by voting down this stange nomen. However, other captains stated that their teams bore such professional names as Coniaris’ Aces, and May’s All Stars, to name a few. Some of the tusseis were certainly very exciting. In one Friday night game, May’s All Stars defeated Coniaris’ Aces 14-12. The entire twelve points of the Aces, however, were made by Helen Won- oski, high scorer. At one point of the game, the ball had rolled a little to the side lines and all the players pounced on it at once. After the smoke of battle lifted, the Wonoski girl was picked up from the floor minus a tooth. Did someone say the weaker sex? By the response the girls have shown toward basketball, your correspondents would not be surprised to see a girls’ var¬ sity team soon. THE GIRL CAGERS are here represented by Ruthie Moss, Frances Carroll, Lily Imbruno, Anna May, Virginia Andreotti, Drums Tingley, Athens Coniaris, Feathers Watson, Angie DeCesare, and Becy Weeks. The team captains displayed, as usual, the rare form for which they were noted. We regret that Helen Wonoski, high scorer, was absent when Mr. Flannery clicked the camera. Helen deserves these credit lines not only because of the many victories which she brought to her team but also be¬ cause of her fine sportsmanship. 71 THE PLAYERS AND THEIR batting averages up to the Marlbaro game: first row: Joe Tosches (.284), Johnnie Greene (1.000), Butch Palma (.105), Andy Bernardi (.363), Doc DelSignore (.278), Charlie Espanet (432), Johnny Pilla (.300), Leedy Luzi (.436), Tommy Tenaglia (.304), and Bull Tominsky (.368); second row: Johnny Rappazzini (.500), Bill Bibbo (sub), Kuge Cugini (sub), Red O ' Donnell (.221), Chuck Hachey (.150), Lou Sabatinelli (.333), Fred Whelen (sub), and Coach Steeves; last row: Mgr. Giz Luchini, Bill Curran (sub), Bob Frascotti (.333), Mike Cogliandro (sub), Nickie Julian (sub.), Franny Anderson (1.000), Mgr. Teddy Kosciak, and Mgr. Chicile DiPietro. The Baseball Writeup Concludes Our Articles for This Section April 30 . May 4 . May 5 . May 7 . May 9 . May 11 . May 13 . May 14 . May 16 . May 17 . May 18 . May 20 . May 21 . May 23 .. May 25 . May 28 . May 30 . June 1 . June 4 . June 8 . June 10 . June 11 . t—Bay State League -—Midland League SCHEDULE t Milford vs . Dedham at Milford Milford vs . Clinton at Milford t Milford vs . Norwood at Milford t Milford vs . Framingham at Framingham t Milford vs . Wellesley at Wellesley Milford vs . Maynard at Maynard t Milford vs . Natick at Milford Milford vs . Hudson at Milford t Milford vs . Wellesley at Milford t Milford vs . Dedham at Dedham Milford vs . Marlboro at Milford t Milford vs . Walpole at Walpole t Milford vs . Framingham at Milford t Milford vs . Natick at Natick Milford vs . Maynard at Milford t Milford vs . Norwood at Norwood Milford vs . St. Mary’s at Milford Milford vs . Marlboro at Marlboro Milford vs . St. Mary’s at Milford Milford vs . Clinton at Clinton t Milford vs . Walpole at Milford Milford vs . Hudson at Hudson F avored by an early spring, about sixty candidates reported to Coach Steeves the last week of March for the 1938 baseball season. From the crack 1937 team which went to the baseball tournament in Bos¬ ton only a few veterans remained. Prac¬ tically the whole pitching staff along with Tommy Ferguson, the catcher, Lou Acqua- fresca, Frankie Berry, Leo Parente, and Mel Graves had gone, necessitating the fil- 72 ling of many gaps. However, the Junior Legion team of last summer, which had gained much valuable experience, sent up many of their stars to round out the roster. After a couple of weeks’ ground work it became clearly evident that the new infield of Espanet at third, Luzi at short, Del Signore at second, and Sabatinelli at first would leave little to be desired in the way of defensive and offensive play. In the outfield Tosches, Bernardi, O’Donnell, and Tenaglia gave great promise of taking care of the outer garden successfully. Pitchers Hachey, Palma, Pilla, and Bibbo began to shape up well. Lack of a seasoned catcher forced Coach Steeves to insert Big Tom Tominsky behind the plate. With his pow¬ erful throwing arm and hitting ability, he soon gave evidence of capably taking care of the job. After three or four practice games with Franklin and Attleboro, wherein the team looked unusually good for that stage of the season, the team was ready to take the field to begin one of the longest and strongest schedules ever to be attempted by a Milford High School team. On Saturday, April thirtieth, we en¬ tertained Dedham on Town Park. This was our first set-to with Dedham as it was a new member of the Bay State League. Taking no chances on getting away to a poor start, Milford sent Tom Tominsky to the rubber to start the game. After two innings of fine hurling, however, Tommy had to go behind the plate as Red O’Don¬ nell suffered a split finger. Chuck Hachey went in to pitch, and his work gave prom¬ ise of a new hurling star for Milford. Mil¬ ford hit hard in the pinches and piled up ten runs to three. The work of the infield was crisp and flawless; Luzi and DelSig- nore gave promise of becoming one of the outstanding double-play combinations to represent the school in some time. No less than three do uble-plays choked off the threatening rallies by Dedham throughout the course of the game. Tominsky’s tow¬ ering home run in the third with Tosches on base clinched the game. Bernardi, Sabatinelli, and Espanet hit well. Suffering from a little case of inflat¬ ed ego, the boys dropped the next game to Clinton at home, 13-10 in ten innings. Contrasting sharply with their clean-cut play in the opener, the team made several costly miscues, which, coupled with wild¬ ness on the part of the pitchers, cost them the game. Tosches started on the mound, to be relieved by Palma, who in turn gave way to Cogliandro and Bibbo. The team continued its solid hitting; a little more effective pitching might well have given them the victory. Luzi, DelSignore, Ber¬ nardi, and O’Donnell hit well Tor Milford. Norwood was our next guest on Town Park, and as usual presented a strong line¬ up. Milford had to play smart alert base¬ ball to top them, 5-3. Hachey chalked up his second win of the season with a fine steady brand of hurling. The consistent hitting continued, and the defensive play of the team was spectacular. Connie O’Donnell in left field made two game-sav¬ ing clutches in the latter frame of the contest. DelSignore, Luzi, and Tominsky hit hard for Milford. Our first game away was at Framing¬ ham on Saturday, May 7. Again wildness of our pitchers cost us the game, 9-3. Al¬ though the team pounded out fourteen hits, they would not seem to place them at the right spots. Johnnie Pilla started his first game and went along smoothly for five innings, when his wildness caused his re¬ tirement. Palma, who succeeded him, could do little better and Joe Tosches was called in from center field to finish. Tosches led at bat for Milford with two doubles and a single. On Monday the team went to Welles¬ ley and pounded five hapless Wellesley pitchers 26-1. Every member of the team hammered the ball hard and its defensive work was nearly impregnable. Chuck Hachey turned in his third win of the sea¬ son and was never in trouble. After the fifth inning, when Milford had pilled up a commanding lead, Hachey was removed to save him for future service, and little Andy Bernardi sent in to finish up. Andy surprised us by turning in a scintillating performance and holding Wellesley hitless and runless for the remaining four frames. Bernardi, Tosches, Espanet, Sabatinelli, O’Donnell and Tominsky all got three hits. On Wednesday Johnnie Pilla took up his second assignment on the hill against Maynard and this time came through beau¬ tifully, backed up by the powerful hitting of his teammates. The score was 12-2, and Pilla was never in trouble. The team con¬ tinued its fine defensive play and now looked as though they had finally reached its stride. Sabatinelli, Luzi, DelSignore, and Tominsky led Milford’s attack with two hits each. 73 On Friday, May 13, Natick came to Milford to lose 19-6. Hachey started for Milford and continued his steady brand of pitching and worked four innings. With the game safely put away, Hachey was withdrawn for future games; Tosches and Bernardi finished. Leading the Milford batting attack were Bernardi, Luzi, Espa- net, and Tominsky. With the team hitting on all six, we were somewhat disappointed when Hudson tipped us over 7-6 in eleven innings the following Saturday. Andy Bernardi start¬ ed on the mound and did well for about four innings. However, the old bugaboo, wildness, crept in and caused his retire¬ ment in the fifth, with Pilla relieving. Pilla simply could not find the plate and Palma took up the burden. It might here be said that Butch turned in as fine a relief job as has been seen on the Park for some time. The team, however, was suffering an off day, and its few misplays caused his fine work to be wasted. Sabatinelli, Luzi, and Tominsky continued to pound the ball for Milford. Our next guest was Wellesley, and the boys in a revengeful mood promptly start¬ ed driving in runs until the visitors gave up in the seventh, when Milford had fifteen runs to Wellesley’s none. Palma pitched shutout ball for Milford and looked great as he turned Wellesley back for the few innings he worked. Tominsky went in in the fourth to finish up after a lead had been piled up. For Milford Espanet and Tosches led the hitters. Our second game with Dedham at Ded¬ ham proved to be a close, well-played game which we won 6-1. The team never looked better defensively, cutting off Dedham rallies with beautiful plays again and again. Hachey was on the rubber and continued his fine steady hurling. The more we see of Chuck the better he looks. Tominsky and Espanet again led Milford’s hitting. Marlboro was the next victim to fall under the thunder of the Milford bats. After we had scored twenty-seven runs to their three in five and a half innings, they folded up their tents and silently stole away. Bernardi pitched for Milford, and had no trouble at any time. The whole team hit the ball hard and played fine de¬ fensive ball. Framingham came to Milford, and our revenge was sweet as we sent them back defeated 7-6. Hachey again took up the role on the hill and continued his steady workmanlike performance. DelSignore led Milford batting with three hits while Tom¬ insky chipped in with a long home run to left center in the third with a man on base. The following Monday we made it our fifth straight over Natick, 12-6, in the weirdest game to date. Only our power¬ ful batting attack overcame the wildness of our pitchers to bring back the bacon. Johnnie Pilla started—only to be relieved when his old bugaboo, wildness, put him in hot water again and again. Bernardi and Tominsky followed him on the hill, but could do little better. It took reliable Chuck Hachey finally to stem the tide in the final frames. Tominsky and Rappaz- zini hit well for Milford. The following day we went to Walpole to play a crucial game to decide the lead¬ ership of the Bay State League. With Palma pitching beautiful ball and the team backing him up in fine style , we came out on top, 5-2, with a clean-cut lead in the Bay State League standing. Espanet with three singles led Milford’s attack. Maynard came to Milford to become our seventh straight victim, 11-1. Tom¬ insky pitched for Milford and allowed but eight well-scattered hits. O’Donnell was behind the plate and caught a fine game. Bernardi and Espanet hit home runs, and Luzi and Tosches continued to hit the ball hard. The following Saturday we dropped a heart breaker to Norwood, 3-2. Palma again was on the hill and should have had a shut-out game. However, a couple of bad breaks robbed this hard-luck, hard¬ working hurler of what should have been a well-earned victory. Luzi continued his hitting streak, getting two singles. On Memorial Day came the classic of the year. St. Mary’s and the Milford High, both boasting impressive records, met in a blood and thunder game before sixty-five hundred fans. Hachey went to the mound for Milford against the veteran, Hickey, for St. Mary’s. Chuck pitched his usual steady ball, but his usual fine support failed him at crucial moments, to let St. Mary’s get the jump. He was relieved in the fifth by Palma, who toiled effectively but vainly against the surging Saints. The final score was 10-7 against us, but everybody on the Park realized that he had seen a ball game. 74 wt wtm . . to every ball game that helped to up¬ set the “smooth” surface of the diamond at Town Park, and felt sure that our pres¬ ence there was helping our team onward to victory in many skirmishes. Now don’t get us wrong . . . we understood that the team was a honey, that it played good heads-up ball, and that if these favorable points were missing, our being on the bleachers would have meant no more than having the hole of a doughnut without the outside rim. What good would this deli¬ cious morsel be without its circular border? Of what advantage would we have been without a good team? WE SAW . . . Charlie Espanet (upper left) crossing home plate and shaking hands with the coach of one of our opponents while co¬ captain Doc DelSignore awaited his turn to do the same (upper center). We also saw Lou Sabatinelli (upper right) getting ready to swat one “through a window of the school”, an oft expressed desire of the boys. Keeping again to the three-idea, we saw two more at bat: Joe Tosches (lower left), and Doc Del (lower right). That’s Doc again (lower center) proudly display¬ ing the name of Alma Mater for all to ad¬ mire. He’s proud of her; we are of him and his mates. WE YELLED . . . loud, long, and lustily at all times when such action was necessary. We even did so many times when it wasn’t because Coach Steeves and his doves, whom he de¬ veloped into a fine ball club, were certain¬ ly deserving of any hoarseness which we suffered . . . and did we have sore throats after some of the games—particularly those with St. Mary’s! Our team had the greatest respect and admiration for Coach Steeves, so did we all. . . . Notice the ex¬ pressions on the faces of the persons (be¬ low Tominsky’s picture) in the upper left and right of the bottom of the cut. Sor¬ row and laughter are mixed. Why? WE LEFT . . . after the decision of supremacy was made ... In the snap at center left, Charlie E. and Bull Tominsky look on interestedly as Tommy Tenaglia practices a few throws. We think that the right center shot at the dugout presents quite an interesting study. Just look it over closely. Andy Bernardi (extreme left of this shot, on bended knee) is imploring the Great Spirit for assist¬ ance. Charlie and Bull seem to be giving Giz Luchini some dope on “that last play.” Johnny Pilla (right, in the pitcher’s jack¬ et) looks eager to enter the fray ... As the crowd dispersed, we began to think, what a day! SCHOOL 76 FEATURES • • • BOOK THREE . . . OH a DH t dainty jitant ii tliE ivy yzEEn .jiztfi o ' ez zuini oLL CZEE Dickens. n all their painstaking exactness, in all their jolly nonsense may the following essays and articles retain your interest — not for any heights of literature or depths of humor, perhaps, but for their youthfully gay inspiration. 77 Augusta Copper Records The History of The Famous Class of Thirty-Eight I f one could catch Time and imprison him, the years need never slip by, and we, the class of 1938, would not now find our¬ selves, to put it tritely—“where the brook and river meet.” But alas for vain hopes, Time is an elusive fellow who barely says, “Hello,” before he says, “Good-bye.” Our four years were so filled with pleasant as¬ sociations and good times that the days sped with alarming swiftness. September, 1934, when our class of 232 eager youngsters entered the Milford High School for the first time, seems no farther back than last week. Throwing off the bibs and tuckers of childhood, we stepped into high school with eagerness and anti¬ cipation. Principal Berry welcomed us into the new surroundings, and with the faculty’s gracious co-operation, sought to make the transition as simple as possible. Feeling very adult at participating in an election, we chose the following class officers to guide us through the year: president, Anthony Vallie; vice-president, Adelaide Piteo; secretary, Phyllis Mori- arty; and treasurer, Raymond Mainini. The erection of the new high school an¬ nex got underway. When our teachers were not looking, we gazed at the harried workmen who were making none-too-rapid progress. Had we thought of it then, we might have realized our peculiar kinship to the new building, for were we not lay¬ ing the foundations of a cultural structure for ourselves? Though Freshmen are regarded by up¬ per-classmen as rather lowly creatures, and though they are not expected to lead a busy social life, we enjoyed ourselves immensely through the medium of the Freshman Debating Club, organized under the capable direction of the then Miss Inez San Clemente of the faculty. We presented entertaining debates, plays, and parties in the Assembly Hall of the old school. We further invaded the realm of up¬ per-class supremacy by having four of our classmates chosen to be in the school or¬ chestra. Envisioning ourselves as the back¬ bone of the school’s musical organizations, we exuded complacency at this honor. As the balmy spring days approached in verdant splendor, Mr. David I. Davoren, one of our favorite instructors, organized a Baseball league among the Freshmen boys. At least in our eyes, these young¬ sters were as good as the players on the varsity team. The summer of 1935 having p assed, we advanced one rung on the Milford High School ladder and became Sophomores, or “wise fools.” On the aptness of this defi¬ nition for us I will not attempt to com¬ ment but will continue the recording of our memorabilia and trivia. Within the year the new building had taken on wel¬ come proportions. One could hear whis- ers about the possibility of holding the graduation in the auditorium of the new building. These rumors, however, wore themselves out without being fulfilled. Mr. Berry brought forth a proposal for the organization of a student association, and the whole school received it with en¬ thusiasm. All pupils might belong to the association, membership calling for dues of only ten cents a month. For this nom¬ inal sum the members enjoyed numerous benefits and privileges. One of the first entertainments sponsored by the associa¬ tion was Dickens’ classic A Tale of Two Cities, which was shown at the State Theatre for all the members in good stand¬ ing. At last the golden year arrived. Behind us were the Freshman’s humiliations and the Sophomore’s tribulations; before us was the Junior’s enjoyment of ripeness, maturity, fullness of activity. Truly it was going to be a bright year. We im¬ mediately plunged into the round of activ¬ ities opened to us. Again we elected Anthony Vallie to the presidency of our class and Adelaide Piteo to the vice-presi¬ dency. Florence Butterworth became secretary, and Raymond Mainini again was elected treasurer. Significant of our new importance we were at last allowed to elect a dance committee as well as another group to select our class rings. Both of these committees did their utmost in serv¬ ing us. Though our principal and our teachers warned us about the care of the new equip¬ ment, we were overjoyed to be in the new high-school annex at last. We had almost begun to think it would be paradise never- gained. With the purchase of an electric phonograph by the association, Friday 78 night dances came into their own. Stately Seniors, cordial Juniors, snappy Sopho¬ mores, and little Freshmen mingled in gay companionship on the auditorium dance floor. One of the most novel dances of the year was a poverty party sponsored by our class. Its success added laurels to those already won by our capable dance committee. The David Garrick Club was again or¬ ganized by Miss Sadie O’Connell. The Dante Club was reorganized by Mr. Zurlo. Thus the winter passed with studies, so¬ cials, lectures, and extra-curricular activi¬ ties to give a flavor to life. This year brought forth many innova¬ tions. A minstrel show was held in the auditorium and set a precedent for future shows. Basket-ball, a sport new to Milford High School’s athletic set-up of late years, was revived and caught on very well among the student body. When spring’s return caused the boys to desert the basket-ball court for the dusty reaches of the diamond on Town Park, Milford High School’s lasses took to the forsaken court and pro¬ ceeded to play basket-ball with a will. Though the excellence of their technique could have been questioned—and indeed was—the girls put their hearts into the game, and it proved a great source of en¬ joyment and exercise for them. Little did we dream as spring approach¬ ed, that as March fell into the limbo of the past an integral part of our life would be swept away with it. But on the morn¬ ing of March 31, 1937, as we surveyed the charred ruins of the old high-school build¬ ing, we realized that something had been taken from us that could not be replaced by any new structure. However, we will always keep in our minds the remembrance of that building where our youthful days were spent. Despite the difficulties occasioned by the fire, we swung back into the old routine. Our Junior Prom was held in the auditori¬ um on April 9 and was proclaimed most successful. Henry Brigode’s orchestra played for a capacity crowd. The festive decorations of the auditorium and the spring gowns of the girls made it a color¬ ful night. The baseball team of this season, forti¬ fied by a steady pitching staff and cap¬ able material in the field, gathered quite a few athletic laurels unto itself. Having won six straight games, Milford emerged from a tussle with her rival for Bay State League supremacy, Norwood on the losing end of a 4-0 score. A startling upset by Marlboro toppled Milford from the head of the Midland League. Milford took second place in the Bay State League, being sur¬ passed only by Norwood. Meeting her ancient rival, St. Mary’s, Milford took her for two straight games, thus gaining a second leg on the Daily News trophy. On the strength of this performance, our team was selected to play in the state champion¬ ship tourney. Though not winning this tournament, our boys made a splendid showing and rounded up a successful base¬ ball year. As graduation time approached, it be¬ came necessary to think of entertaining the Seniors. Mr. Robert Cenedella acted as our faculty adviser and aided us great¬ ly in presenting an entertaining Junior Reception to the Seniors. As always, the Seniors were the butts of several jokes and songs, but their merry laughter showed that they had no ill-will toward us. We certainly meant it all in fun. With newly gained maturity and a cer¬ tain dignity necessary to the bearing of a Senior, we entered upon our last year of high school in September, 1937. Our class which had shrunk from two hundred thirty-two in number to one hundred forty-five, had seen many changes and in¬ novations in the course of four years. We realized that the end of our high-school days was rapidly approaching. We began to think seriously of making our way in the perilously turbulent mtodern world. However, on such occasions as the Milford- Framingham football game, which we were conveyed to in trains, we cast aside Senior gravities and froliced about, as free as the most carefree Sophomore. Not even the 7-6 defeat of our team served to quench our holiday spirits. The round of winter pleasures prevailed as usual. Basketball, socials, and all the club’s gathe rings suc¬ ceeded each other throughout the year. Jacob Heitin won the honor of being elected as the permanent president of our illustrious class, and for the fourth time Adelaide Piteo won the coveted posi¬ tion of vice-president. Florence Butter- worth and Raymond Mainini were each elected secretary and treasurer respective¬ ly. In January the Oak, Lily, and Ivy com¬ mittee was chosen and immediately set out to make our book the best ever. As one 79 may see, this edition is different from pre¬ ceding ones and makes history in our year book development. Essays, essays, essays! There seemed to be a regular conspiracy on the part of the Senior English teachers to keep a busy Senior more busy with pen, ink, paper, and reference books pressing down upon him with unutterable confusion. First there came the annual John E. Swift Oratorical Cont est essay which the Senior English Class members entered. We were free to develop any phase of the Constitution which appealed to us. We had scarcely re¬ covered from our writer’s cramp when National Airmail Week was declared. As a result an essay from each of the Seniors concerning the development of the airmail was to be forthcoming. We recovered from this spurt of scribbling and were about to make a bonfire of all reference books when the news of another contest was an¬ nounced. Out came all the implements of authorship again, this time the American Legion sponsored a contest in which we were to discuss at length the powers of the president under the Constitution. Oh, the life of an essayist is a weary, ink-stained one. In May, the Senior week committee was named, and we applauded the choice of Kenneth Foye and Regina Casasanta as co-chairmen of this group. This commit¬ tee set to work to plan all those Senior Week entertainments which take some of the sadness out of our departure. The time for the Junior Reception to the Seniors came. This time we were the en¬ tertained. Of course it was all great fun and we enjoyed it, but could they come up to us in entertaining? Nay, nay. Suddenly Senior week was upon us and flung us into its cheerful events. Even as we laughed, we gulped a little at the ap¬ proach of commencement, which would definitely bring to an end our carefree school days. Senior night came with its fun; the reading of the Will, the Prophecy, and this unmomentous document. It then passed into the treasured receptacles of our minds where all our dear rememb¬ rances are kept. The banquet with its toasts and quips passed, leaving us to meet at last the happiest but saddest day of all, Commencement. We shall go on to gather the stars we have gazed at. The memories of these high-school days will never be forgotten in the crowded and turbulent future. For Your Own History . . . Name Address Born at Date . , 19 Entered Public School at Date . , 19. Age My first teacher was Graduated from Grammar School . , 19 . at . Age Entered High School at . , 19. Graduated . , 19. Age My hopes and plans for the future 80 John Greene Peers Into the Crystal Ball at the Future of Our Class 11 all happened one morning in 1958 when I was nosing for news at the corner of 42nd Street and Broadway. Nothing seem¬ ed to be happening, and I was just turning away when I received a terrific thump on the back. I turned to face Charlie Cooney. You may be sure that, standing there, we talked excitedly. Charlie was a doctor of note (he said), and Frances Carter was his secretary. He and Dr. Raymond Main- ini had just split a fat fee from Stanley Haskel, Esq., noted business executive, whose appendix they had just removed. I told Charlie about the newspaper ca¬ reers of Luchini, the sports editor of my paper, of Josephine Parente, the female Winchell; of Florence Mazzini, foreign correspondent; and of Hazel McNiff, the Tatler’s sob sister. Taking reluctant leave of Charlie, I hastened to a radio studio where Jake Heitin, with whom I daily lunched, was prating about the merits of Baldo, a hair tonic, marketed by Salvatore Turnolo. While waiting, I chatted with Angelina Iannetti, Philomena Iannitelli, and Louise Marelli, studio secretaries. Louise told me of the ravishing gowns designed by Edith Bilsbury and Phyllis Moriarty for the use of Regina Casasanta, who danced with Freddy Standook’s Slouching Swingsters on a television broadcast. John Prece, by the way, was sax soloist for the Swing¬ sters. Jake finally finished, and all the way to lunch we argued over whether to go that evening to see John Gemma’s new play, Four Years in High School, or, Now What? I wanted to see it, but Jake insist¬ ed on taking in the figure-skating exhibi¬ tion in Madison Square Garden, starring Laura Southwick. We were still arguing when we reached Casa Vendetti, where Ray Dominici, the King of Swing, played lunch¬ eon music. At the table near the window, we found Augusta Copper, sitting all alone and jabbering to herself. Gussie immediately plunged into an account of her latest best seller, entitled He Sivears Like A Trooper, based on the life of Tony Feccia, state cop. She identi¬ fied various characters in the book: the speeding salesman was Bart Crivello; the bewildered tourist who blocked traffic for two hours was Fred Schultz; the aviator who made the forced landing on the Charles River Speedway was Albert Ferraro; the road contractor who banked U. S. Super- Highway Number X9 the wrong way was Robert O’Connell. We finally knifed a word in edgewise, telling Gussie that we were surprised to find her at the Casa Vendetti. She re¬ plied that she liked to eat there, but could not unders tand why the proprietor con¬ stantly got up and ran to the back room. She went on to say that Leonora Spallone and Angelina DeCesare had finished their lunch just before we came in. They had just returned from one of the Roy Cutter Educational Tours with the news that in a remote island of the Pacific they had met a group of nondescript beachcombers, Andrew Bernardi, able seaman, who doubled as ship’s barber, had shaved them, and they proved to be Douglas Archibald, Edward Dugan, Antonio Consoletti, James Grant, Albert McKinley, Anthony Paradiso, Joseph Tosches, and Emilio Vitale. It seemed that they had been the engineers on the tremendous project of building a bridge across the Atlantic Ocean. Four of these engineers worked from the European side and four from the American. When after decades of unceasing computations, they prepared to swing the two middle spans together over the deepest port ion of the ocean, they found that the two were miles apart. Now they were beachcomb¬ ers, trying to forget. I was sorry to leave Jake and Augusta, but Helen Cenedella, my city editor, had told me to drop around to Tyler Institute on a story. I paid Estley Benson, cashier, retrieved my hat from Elizabeth Hannigan, who had the checking concession, and made my way to the institute. At the office of Principal DiNardo, I was met by his sec¬ retary, Elvira Consoletti, who had under her four typists: Emma Lutfy, Elvira DeGregory, Yolanda Turnolo, and Anita Moran. They told me that our old class¬ mates Angelina Alberto, Evelyn Calabrese, and Dominic Celozzi were the music teach¬ ers in the institute, and they directed me to Clifton Tyler, head of the chemistry de¬ partment. Tyler received me cordially in his any- thing-but-fragrant laboratory, and ex¬ plained to me his latest invention. He had devised a super-unbreakable glass. A pleasant feature of the invention was that the original solution from which the glass was made, when mixed with 1 3 glass of orange juice, made an excellent cocktail. After I had taken my notes, we chat¬ ted for some time. He informed me that Joseph Ceolinski was teacher of manual training at the school, and that Marie Fales was head of the art department. While we were talking, an apparition appeared in the doorway in the form of Francis Magee. He had a telegram for Clifton Tyler. He explained that the current strike of the Western Union Messenger Boys had forced some of the operators— himself among them—to deliver the tele¬ grams. “Why, Ruth Weeks,” I exclaimed. “Do you teach here?” We chatted with Ruth for a while. She told us that Anita Casamassa, Agnes Cur¬ ley, and Mary Doyle were teaching French in high school. As we were about to take our leave, a man strode down the corridor and stop¬ ped to tinker with one of the electrical fixtures. In a moment a shower of sparks enveloped him. A second later, things were calm again, and he sauntered back the way he had come. “That’s Ned Dore,” said Ruth. Magee and I went in pursuit of Dore, but he had disappeared. At the doorway, Francis and I parted. I was bound for the Merciless Hos¬ pital, run by John Pilla, to make routine inquiries concerning the day’s casualties. First, however, I stopped at John Derder- ian’s Grocery Store to buy cigarettes. Smoking was a habit which I had of course acquired since my high school days. As I talked with John, his radio blared forth some of the latest recordings by the Kos- ciak and Manoogia n Old Fashioned Swing Band, featuring Bob Constantino, vocalist, and Tony Vallie, accordian soloist. Derd- erian’s bookkeeper, Corsina Mazzarelli, shouted from her cage something about last month’s bill. I pretended deafness and walked rapidly to the street. When I arrived at the hospital, the receptionist, Dorothea Tomasini, told me that the only new accident case was Elbert Bethel, an aviator, who had that morning been slightly injured in a crash. Violinda Allegrezza was his nurse. “It’s lucky Elbert is a flyer, hardened to swift changes in temperature,” said Dorothea, feverishly mopping her brow. “That air-conditioning system of Earle Newcombe’s is terrible!” Just then Eleanor Trotta came past the reception desk in street clothes. “I’m dead!” she said to Miss Tom¬ asini. “Was I glad when Catherine Taylor relieved me!” “How’s Alice today?” asked Dorothea. “Alice who?” I interrupted. “Oh, hello, John,” said Eleanor. Why, Alice Canon, of course. Didn’t you know that she has been Anna Colligan’s secre¬ tary? The last murder case Anna tried frazzled the nerves of both of them.” She turned again to Dorothea. “I wheeled Alice over to Elinor Chapman’s depart¬ ment today for X-rays, and Dr. SanCle- mente says she’ll be all right in a week. I’ve just been to the diet kitchen to tell Ruth Watson that Alice can have solid foods now.” A taxi took me to an imposing-look¬ ing structure, and when I inquired for the boss, I was sent by Rose Kedski to Adelaide Piteo, who sent me to Josephine Tomaso, who sent me to Josephine Antolini,who sent me to Lillian Bucchino, who sent me to Joan Ferdenzi, who sent me to Helen Red¬ den, who sent me to Florence Butterworth, who sent me to Edith Gobbi, who sent me to Josephine Grillo, who sent me to Ma ry Grillo, who sent me to Angelina Veneziano, who sent me to Phyllis Wiggin. By this time I was reeling, not only from the run¬ around I was getting, but also from the fact that none of these old classmates would speak to me above a whisper. I began to wonder what manner of man was the boss here, that he could instill so much fear into so many secretaries. At last, Miss Wiggin emerged from the inner office and motioned to me to go in. I entered timorously. There behind a solid mahogany desk sat a man grasping with his two hands three telephones. He was snarling commands into all three at once. When he lowered the telephone, I recognized George Boyd. “Hello, Johnny,” he barked. “Glad to see you. . . . Can’t give you that story to¬ day. . . . Sorry; no time. ... By the way, Leo D’Archangelo, Louis Consigli, and Egidio Vitale are mechanics here. . . . Like to tell you about them, but no time. . . . Agnes Damigian’s an artist in our adver¬ tising department. . . . Mary Droney’s our consulting economist. . . . I’m rushed, or I’d tell you about them. . . . Say, I saw 82 Rita Andreola and Anita Arcudi in Europe last year. . . . Wanted to talk to them, but had no time. . . . Saw Mary Testa yester¬ day. She owns a department store. Marg¬ ery Kerr’s her buyer. . . . Had tooth yanked by Bob Scott this morning. . . . Hurt, but no time for novocaine. . . . Paul Boland’s an engineer with my outfit here. . . . Sorry; no time. Good-bye. ...” I staggered into the street, and I was just recovering from my bewilderment when I reached the airport. Joe Melpig- nano, the mechanical engineer of the port, with whom I usually chinned, was not in; so I stood with Tom Tenaglia, who was waiting for his plane to be tuned up, and watched Marie Zicolella, stunt woman, drop gracefully to the field in a parachute. Impatient, I was about to consult my time-table with the familiar line, “Ciarmi- cola, Keene, and McKay Printing Co.” on its cover, when suddenly the plane hove in¬ to sight. I might have known; transport pilot Francis Calarese was never late. Or almost never. When the plane landed, Eleanor Adams, the Air Hostess, assisted the pas¬ sengers to the ground. The first to descend was Professor Kenneth Foye of Slippery Rock College. I got out my notebook as he told me that he was in New York to address the Teachers’ Convention. “Ahem,” said Professor Foye. “The following teachers will be in my—ahem— audience: Antoinette DeCapua, Patsy Costantino—ahem—Gabriel DiBattista, Virginia Ferrucci—ahem—Marie Johnson, Katherine Kearnan—ahem—Louise Seg- hezzi — ahem — and — ahem — Veronica — ahem — Smith — AHEM.” “Ahem,” I said. “Excuse me,” and went up to speak to Rose Piscitello, who had just alighted. Rose was just back from Hollywood, where she had designed gowns for Pro¬ ducer DiPietro’s latest super-colossal mus¬ ical, starring Kathryn Bird. Pierina Ra- melli had written a fine script, and already Lillian Binks, Viola Serrano, Veronica McGuigan, and Lily Pearson had devised intricate coiffeurs for the stars. The dance directors, Florence Bruno, Josephine Perna, and Joseph Speroni, were teaching the chorus some new steps. What Rose had to say was so interest¬ ing that I missed William McAvoy and Leland Snow, the famous law partners, who had just returned from handling the in¬ terests of the famous grocery store mag¬ nates, Michael Vasti and Anthony Mazza- relli, in the strange case of the attempted kidnapping of their bookkeeper, Dorothy Varney. I decided to walk to the office. Before I had proceeded one block, I bumped into someone who was casually picking his way through the crowd. “Well, Johnny Greene!” said the stranger. It was Doc DelSignore! Immediately he told me that he was connected with the New York Rangers, and I asked him what other classmates of ours were connected with sports. “Well,” he drawled, “Luzi coaches New Rochelle and Tominsky coaches Mt. Vernon. The two schools weren’t rivals until Luzi and Tominsky took over. Since then it’s been getting hotter every year. This year the players sat on the bench and let Leedy and Tom fight it out. Then there’s Charlie Espanet. You knew he broke Lou Gehrig’s record for playing in consecutive games. . . And Butch Palma; he let a beard grow around the moustache, and became the ace pitcher for the House of David. He’s lost weight, too; he’s down to a mere two hundred and fifty pounds now.” I would have talked longer, but Doc had to leave. When he had gone, I took two steps toward my office, paused, rubbed my chin, scratched my head, and rushed to a tele¬ phone booth in a near-by drug store. The operator gave me a direct line to Milford, and I was soon speaking to the editor of the Milford Daily News. “This is John Greene of the New York Tatler,” I said. “I’ve got a story that you¬ ’ll pay me lots of money for.” “What is it?” came the sleepy reply from that far-away hamlet. “I have a complete record of the ac¬ complishments of the Milford High School Class of 1938 since its graduation,” I told him. “Well, keep it, brother,” said the voice on the other end of the wire. “The town decided long ago that we were well rid of that gang.” There was the sound of a suppressed yawn on the other end. Then a click. That was all. 83 Edward Dugan Makes Known Our Many Generoi iBr it Hrll IRmembmil that we, the most dignified class yet to be graduated from our illustrious Alma Mater, each having a sound mind in a sound body, and conscious of justice, do, on this twenty-seventh day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-eight, hereby ynake public this, DUf Iclfit UltU iUlb tPStUtttfftt. To Principal Frank C. Berry, our esteemed benefactor and loyal friend, we humbly be¬ queath the richest of our treasures, deep appreciation for his efforts in our behalf. To the school we leave our heartfelt appreciation for the many occasions of enjoy¬ ment and educational advancement which she has so unselfishly afforded to us. To our respected faculty who, by careful observance, lengthy detention, and fre¬ quent reprimands, has openly professed its unwaning interest in the advancement of mod¬ ern American Youth against obnoxious ignorance, we bequeath the masterpieces of art and literature which we have inscribed on the desk covers. To Miss Evelyn Moore we bequeath the pleasure of her relief at the automatic annual expulsion of each Senior class. To Mr. Clem Moran and Mr. Frank Cahill, who have befriended us many times in more ways than one, we leave hundreds of Thank Tou s. To Clem, whose stories of ad¬ venture have often held us agog, we leave as a special bequest a year’s subscription to College Humor and This Week’s 1000 Best Jokes. To the mitey bits of humanity who enter these portals and are fearful lest they never reach the half-way-to-heaven height of six feet, we bequeath Tom Tominsky’s sky-scratch¬ ing stature. In this same bequest we do hereby recommend that the unbudded male underclass¬ men consult our Who’s Who for inspiration in the coming years. To the Junior class we bequeath a can of Johnson’s Glo-coat in order that its mem¬ bers may acquire a certain necessary polish before assuming their dignified positions in a year to come. To the Sophomore class, which has borne with affable patience the obscurity of its rank, we bequeath a bushel basket of Mexican jumping beans in order to restore what vim and vigor it has lost during that awkward period. To the Freshmen we leave all of the papers that we stuffed in the inkwells. To prospective crooners we bequeath the Only a Rose vocal capacity of Robert Con¬ stantino. 84 Bequests; We Even Remember the Freshmen! To the mouse-like Casper Milquetoasts, in whom loquacity is lacking, we bequeath the unlimited conversational effervescence of petite Augusta Copper. My, could she talk! To any student vagabond frequenting our solicitous institution of learning and es¬ pecially interested in the Rhode Island trend, we bequeath the congenial companionship of Kenny Foye, whose traveling instinct turned toward the south. To those geniuses who are always abundant even in the best of schools and for whom no successful exterminator has yet been uncovered by the light of science, we leave Mil¬ ton’s pastoral Lycidas. To any male student whose hair has lost all its Yankee ingenuity for coherence, we bequeath the Ray Mainini method for the suppression of those small horny fibrous tubes which are bound to grow on the head of man. To those who wish to know of a delightful shade of red for the toupe of the future we bequeath the memory of those brilliant locks of Jake Heitin and Paul Boland. To succeeding photo-editors of this publication, we bequeath the conscientiousness of Antonio Consoletti whose, “Have you returned your glossies yet” will always ring in our ears. To the oncoming chemistry students, we bequeath two-thirds of our broken test tubes. We direct that the other third be deposited very carefully in the receptacles placed throughout the building. To future physicists and biologists, we bequeath our dedicatee’s interesting courses of instruction as well as his pleasant manner. May they grow as fond of him as we have. To those unfortunates who have formed apparently irksome entangling alliances we leave Charlie Cooney’s fickleness. And last but not least to any Junior who will fill his place we leave the pleasant memory of good ole Francis Vendetti. And now not having given to Caesar the things which are his, but to the Juniors the dignity we shall always own; to the Sophomores our valuable advice, and to the Fresh¬ men those aforementioned papers, we hereunto set our hands and seals this twenty-seventh day of June, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-eight, in the presence of witnesses and do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. God save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts! dtvaid dducjan j-oi ths (2fan oj 1Q3 85 We present for you salient paragraphs from Rose Piscitello’s third hono CAe of the most prominent traits of man is to take unlimited pride in the century in which he is living and to which he most probably is contributing. Per¬ haps this is the reason that we believe the twentieth century to be the most remark¬ able age of all. There really are, however, decisive facts which uphold our assertion. We need only look back a hundred years to see this. What a comparison is there between 1938 and 1838! In that later year our forefathers were confronted with problems which cried for solution in order that men might live more comfortably, not only then but in years to come. A hundred years ago it took six months to travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific. In the ox-drawn prairie schoon¬ ers of a century ago, there was always the possibility of being mired, of being way¬ laid by bandits, or of being stranded with no handy homes or wayside inns to turn to. A letter sent from New York to San Francisco once cost five dollars. A hundred years ago newspapers were above the reach of the masses. Also, a hundred years ago the product of industry was achieved by the painstaking toil of individual crafts¬ men. Much happened in the nineteenth century to improve such conditions, but the first quarter of this present century saw more than its share of changes. The outstanding achievements since 1900 have been in the field of science. Transporta¬ tion and communication have benefited greatly by inventions and scientific re¬ search. There are today two methods of traveling on land. The roads and high¬ ways have been perfected and broadened marvelously, and are traversed by modern streamlined busses and automobiles. Ex¬ tensive miles of track have been laid on land, and railroad trains are driven over them. Means of traveling by water have also been wonderously improved. Great liners and steamboats, equipped with all the con¬ veniences of comfortable living, are steered easily to meet the onrushing waves of the sea. But most striking of all is the recent invention of the aeroplane. The airways have opened new possibilities in transpor¬ tation. Today the speediest method of transportation and communication is the Supervised by Mr. Roberl aeroplane. Therefore, there are four safe, secure, and comfortable means of travel¬ ing in the twentieth century—the high¬ road, the railroad, the waterway, and the airway. As to the postal system, one hundred years has brought a saving of four dollars and ninety-seven cents on a letter. In ref¬ erence to acquiring news today, every fam¬ ily has access not only to one paper a day but to several,—and not merely to news¬ papers, but to countless weekly and month¬ ly magazines. All these achievements are overshad¬ owed, however, by the recent development in the field of industry. Today delicate machinery has made possible rapid and cheap mass production. The twentieth century in a machine age, an age of speci¬ alization. About sixty per cent of the population is employed in the industrial field. This fact, as we shall see, accounts for some of the greatest blessings as well as for one of the great vexing problems of modern times. Perhaps the most numerous of all in¬ ventions have been those connected with electricity. “Before the year 1800,” as says the Encyclopedia Americana, “the world’s knowledge of electricity was con¬ fined to observations on the attraction of electrified pith balls, and to a few facts in regard to electric sparks.” In the year 1938, however, everyone is familiar with electricity and its many uses. Electricity has aided the medical profession through the X-ray, the electric knife, and the elec¬ tric needle. In the average home, electri¬ city is employed for light and for various labor-saving appliances. Neon lights dominate the advertising field. Electrical inventions which are world-wide in use in¬ clude the wireless, the telephone, the tele¬ type machine, and the radio,—and already scientists are talking about the imminence of television as a commonplace in our daily lives. Physical comforts which have been derived from electrical and scientific inven¬ tions and the benefits resulting from ad¬ vanced medicine have led to the modern manifestation of a social consciousness throughout the world. Numerous events have affected social conditions. New in¬ ventions have simplified work and people have acquired more time to meet together. Most of the barriers of social distinction have been abandoned. 86 essay on “The Twentieth Century. A Remarkable Age in Which to Live.” Joseph Cenedella But the greatest social change has been in the position of women. It has tak¬ en the fairer sex an extremely long time to gain its rightful place in the world. To¬ day, however, all fields of endeavor are open to women—the arts, science, education, newspaper work, industry, agriculture, literature, medicine, and politics. Women have proved their usefulness to society in capacities far different from that of a housewife. Throughout the ages women have held the ruling power in European nations as queens and empresses; perhaps in a few years a woman may attain the executive power in our own United States as president! Thus it is clear, as we look around us, that the problems which vexed the world in the last century have been definitely solved. The perseverance of dauntless men has made possible for us a measure of comfort and well-being beyond the wild¬ est expectations of the nineteenth century prophets. Despite all the remarkable and out¬ standing achievements of the twentieth century, however, there have befallen the people of the world in this era two mon¬ strous calamities that have left only dis¬ aster and heartaches in their wake. I speak of the World War (1914-1918) and the Depression of 1929. These two events were beyond the control of the people, and they left us all with the perplexing prob¬ lem of restoring the economic stability of the universe. In some European countries, the war and the depression left the people poverty- stricken and filled with a miserable fear of the immense tasks which lay before them. At this crisis strong men arose, and the people eagerly relinquished their responsi¬ bilities to these messiahs, not realizing that they were relinquishing their liberty also. Thus, in countries lacking a tradi¬ tion of freedom, the Facist and Communist dictatorships arose. Under the sharp rule of a dictator, Fascism rebuilt industry into vertical and horizontal planes, organized its own lab or unions, and, through the co-operation of capitalists, found employment for idle peasants. Under Communism, which teach¬ es the collective or social ownership of material goods, the dictator supervises and regulates the industrial and social life of the entire population. It is disgusting to note that those persons living in Com¬ munist and Fascist nations who have ex¬ pressed their original and personal views have been immediately suppressed, often exiled, and sometimes executed. Indeed, one Fascist nation has found it necessary to exile the foremost living novelist, the greatest scientist since Darwin, and sev¬ eral of the world’s finest musicians— solely because their views do not coincide with those of the dictator. The people of the United States, however, handled the problems resulting from the World War and the Depression entirely differently from the way which has become popular in Europe. The American populace, with a democratic form of government, has seen no need for bringing upon themselves the harsh rule of a dictator. The United States has kept intact the foundation on which the Ameri¬ can constitution was built—namely, per¬ sonal freedom for everyone. But a new age brings with it new vex¬ ations. We have seen that in the past century men took in their stride the ob¬ stacles which lay in the way of material prosperity. The youths of 1938, when they become active citizens in the affairs of America, will face problems peculiar to our times. Typical of these problems is the ques¬ tion of machinery versus man. In the twentieth century machinery has played an important part not only in industry, but in the lives of the people. A machine can take the place of ten men. Therefore since machinery is so widely used in fac¬ tories today, a large fraction of our lab¬ orers have become unemployed. The prob¬ lems resulting from the machine age, then, are some of the pressing situations which demand careful adjustment. There is but one country in which the desired solutions to this and other vexa¬ tions can really be achieved. Because its form of government is flexible and because it is devoted to freedom of inquiry, the United States is the country which best qualifies its citizens to solve these problems. It is, then, to the youth of America that the world looks today for a continua¬ tion of the progressive achievements of the past one hundred years. We have great faith in the ability of our young people to accomplish feats as astounding and won¬ derful as those of the twentieth century. 87 We have condensed for you the salutatory and second honor essay, “The (Supervised by Miss Marioi T he class of 1938 extends to you, our parents, teachers, and friends, our most heart¬ felt salutations. On this memorable occasion, the climax of our high-school career, we take the opportunity to express our sincere appreciation for the efforts put forth for our advancement by our parents and teachers during the past four years. In this age of keen competitive spirit, we are daily realizing more and more that America, our own beloved nation, has put forth some of the most glorious achieve¬ ments of mankind along the scientific, technical, and cultural lines. In view of the fact that these terms cover a broad field, I will confine my discussion to the American scientific and technical accom¬ plishments; the succeeding essay will deal with American culture. In years gone by, remarks charging that our nation was lag¬ ging behind Europe in its achievements were frequently directed against America. Undoubtedly, the fact that America was a new nation and that the activities of our ancestors were limited to providing shelter for their families was, apparent¬ ly, the only reason for the delay of Ameri¬ ca’s development. During the past century or two, how¬ ever, American advancement has continued undaunted and independent of foreign aid. Great medical institutions have been es¬ tablished in America, where research theories are carried into practical use. The wealthy, among whom were Pierpont Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, John Hopkins, and John D. Rockefeller, generously and willingly endowed both study laboratories and general and special hospitals. The largest among our institutions is the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, which was founded in 1901 by Mr. John D. Rockefeller as a philanthropic corpora¬ tion under the laws of the state of New York. Apart from institutions for general medical research, America possesses med¬ ical foundations for the study of special diseases. For example, the George Crock¬ er Special Research at Memorial Hospital and the Harvard Medical School are de¬ voted entirely to the investigation of cancer. Special research in the curing of tuberculosis is carried on at the Henry Phipps Institute at Philadelphia, the Tru¬ deau Foundation for Research and Teach¬ ing in Tuberculosis at Trudeau, New York, and the Kenneth Davis Fund for Study of Tuberculosis at the John Hopkins Hospital. Through the use of scientific medical research in medicine and public health, the American citizen’s life has been length¬ ened and his suffering reduced. The fact that Americans have won distinguished success in the field of medical research was attested by the recent awarding of the Nobel prize to four American men of science: A. A. Michelson and R. A. Milli¬ kan in physics, T. W. Richards in chem¬ istry, and Alexis Carril in medicine. American doctors first successfully applied chemicals for the prevention of pain in surgical operations. Four Ameri¬ can experimenters, C. J. Jackson, Craw¬ ford Long, Horace Wells, and W. T. C. Morton, working separately, carried vague theories into practical realization during the nineteenth century. Dr. W. T. C. Mor¬ ton, however, performed the first success¬ ful operation by etherization at the Massa¬ chusetts General Hospital in 1846. Long before our American physicians made this startling discovery, patients had nothing to lessen pain except perhaps a little opium or some brandy. America has extended her system of preventive medicine to lands beyond the sea. Practical sanitation has been taught the people of the Philippines by the Army Medical Department and the public health service. The Rockefeller Institute has at¬ tacked hookworm infection and yellow fever all over the world, has given aid to the organization of public health in Czecho-Slavakia, and is now co-operating with the Italian government in the experi¬ mental prevention of malaria. In one department of medicine, name¬ ly, dentistry, America has led the way. The rapid rise of dental schools in this country is seen in the fact that even twen¬ ty-five years ago, we had only a few schools which could measure themselves against European institutions. But today Ameri¬ ca possesses thirty-one first class dental schools. An excellent demonstration of Ameri¬ ca’s accomplishment in the way of pre¬ vention of diseases on a large scale is the Panama Canal. The United States began 88 Scientific and Technical Achievements of America”, by Josephine Parente Aylward Ryan) building the Panama Canal when Panama was one of the most unhealthful places in the world. The Sanitary Corps of Ameri¬ ca, headed by Dr. William Gorgas, worked feverishly to rid the country of mosqui¬ toes—carriers of yellow fever and malaria, and to effect a decrease in the number of deaths. Finally in 1906, the war on yel¬ low fever was won, and the American pro¬ ject was built without the affliction of that dread disease. One of America’s foremost inventors, Thomas Edison, has been responsible for a great number of helpful inventions. He benefited the country at large by his in¬ vention of the phonograph in 1877, the quadruple telegraph in 1873, and the mov¬ ing picture machine in 1895. To him we owe our present system of electric light¬ ing. Henry Ford’s participation in the de¬ velopment of American technical achieve¬ ments is indeed of great significance. In 1893, he tested his first automobile on the road. America will always consider Ford to be among her greatest benefactors, for he accomplished the first step toward mak¬ ing the American automobile industry what it is today. Edison and Ford are but two among our great inventors, who have given help¬ ful discoveries to America. Among Ameri¬ can achievements are the electric tele¬ graph invented by Samuel Morse, the tele¬ phone by Alexander Graham Bell, the cable, which linked the old world and the new, by Cyrus Field, the passenger ele¬ vator by E. G. Otis, the typewriter by Charles Thurber, and the development of photography by Morse and Draper, all feats accomplished during the nineteenth century. The development of the motion picture in America has been the most advancing technical achievement of our country. Rev¬ erend Hannibal Goodman invented the first celluloid film. Edison went a step further when he patented his kinetoscope in 1893, which was the first smoothly working ap¬ paratus and which produced sharp, clear images. C. Francis Jenkins of Washing¬ ton, D. C. finally was awarded the credit of producing the first successful form of a projecting machine. Today motion pic¬ tures have reached a point where further advancement would seem impossible, but like all other modern developments, motion picture expansion will march on along with time. Radio has been likewise one of the most glorious accomplishments which this country has perfected because it has pro¬ vided means by which important events, concerts, lectures, market reports, etc. can be simultaneously broadcast to the entire nation. The future of television, product of ten years of intensive work in scienti¬ fic laboratories, can merely be conjectured. America has had her share of air ex¬ ploits during the twentieth century, for she has been blessed with courageous and dar¬ ing aviators. American aviators have given their lives in order to aid the de¬ velopment of aviation, and their efforts have not been in vain. The United States Army Air Service and the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics held thirty-three records for speed, efficiency, and duration in July 1934. We owe the complete success of American aviation to our noble pioneering pilots who have since flown on into im¬ mortality. There is still another phase of Ameri¬ can achievement to contemplate the con¬ struction of gigantic engineering projects, which have been truly significant in the growth of American civilization. Two of the greatest projects undertaken by Amer¬ ica were the building of the Hoover and the Grand Coulee Dams. The Hoover Dam, originally known as the Boulder Dam, measured 730 feet when completed—the highest ever constructed. The Holland Tunnel and the Hudson River bridge are among other great projects built to further transportation and commerce. Possibly some of us were unaware of the fact that America, as young a nation as it is, has accomplished so vast a num¬ ber of feats, which have been her marvel¬ ous contribution toward civilization. The several functions of Science, as America sees it, are suggested by the inscription found on the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D. C.: “Science, Pilot of Industry, Conqueror of Disease, Multiplier of the Harvest, Explorer of the Universe, Revealer of Nature’s Laws, External Guide to Truth.” The foregoing achievements are part of America’s work of yesterday. What, then, has tomorrow in store for her? Whatever the future may bring forth, we shall always be ready to support with en¬ thusiasm and patriotic devotion. 89 We know you will enjoy this abridgment of the first honor essay, “The America has often been criticized ad¬ versely by Europeans, who seem to have a decided inclination to disclose America’s weaknesses, overlooking her outstanding achievements. America is young, for her three centuries of existence are certainly a very short period in comparison with Europe’s ten. Europeans believe or affect to believe that Americans, with a few ex¬ ceptions which they are unable to ignore, are uncivilized and uncultured. Americans have no appreciation of the fine arts, they contend. Charles William Eliot, ex-President of Harvard University, has compiled a list of America’s important contribution to civili¬ zation, which appear to be a combination of the finest and sanest points of ancient governments. Of America’s religion Dr. Eliot said: “In the United States the great principle of religious toleration is better understood and more firmly established than in any other nation of the earth.” America, he continues, has safely develop¬ ed universal suffrage. Here, and especial¬ ly to be emphasized now, is political free¬ dom for the cosmopolitan population of our country. Dr. Shaw, instructor at New York Uni¬ versity, defines culture thus: “Culture is the state of mind, like happiness, not the state of possession, like real estate.” There must be an intelligent appreciation and sympathy for the five fine arts: architec¬ ture, sculpture, painting, music, and poetry. Surely America manifestly displays these qualities. The so-called “period of acquisition” from 1620 to about 1763 was one in which the artistic development of the colonies was at its lowest ebb. That was the period in which a serious struggle was waged to tame a new continent. Homes had to be built, fields cultivated, and a form of gov¬ ernment devised whereby the scattered communities could be linked together. At the beginning of the second period, about 1763, the colonies had a well estab¬ lished cultural life very similar to that of the eighteenth century English. But the Revolutionary War severed artistic as well as political bonds with England. Here America began to be individual. Portrait painting became popular, the most renown¬ ed artists of the period being John Copley and Gilbert Stuart. This period witnessed (Supervised by Miss Mario the organization of eight colleges, all of which exist at the present time. Music de¬ veloped to a high degree; orchestras in nearly every principal city played over¬ tures and symphonies. As early as 1817, the first performance of the “Messiah” was rendered. The period which followed, extending from the Revolutionary War to the pres¬ ent time, was characterized by deeds and names that will always live in American annals. It was then that literature surged ahead. James Fenimore Cooper per¬ formed a great service in his fine pre¬ sentation of the American Indian. The first American poem worthy of compari¬ son with English poetry was “Thanatopsis” by William Cullen Bryant. Other familiar names are those of Washington Irving, who wrote the delightful story of Sleepy Hollow; Ralph Waldo Emerson, who taught many inspiring ideas through his essays and poetry; Nathaniel Hawthorne, whose House of Seven Gables is probably most fa¬ miliar to students; and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who was the first American to be honored by a memorial in Westminster Abbey. Then there were James Russell Lowell, who wrote some notable literary essays; John Greenleaf Whittier, whose poem Snowbound is a favorite with many; Oliver Wendell Holmes, who displayed his fine wit in his Autocrat of the Breakfast Table ; and Edgar Allan Poe, famous both as a critic and a short story writer. America is likewise proud of Walt Whit¬ man, who has been called the Poet of De¬ mocracy, and of Sidney Lanier and Emily Dickenson, who both created wholly orig¬ inal works. And lastly we honor our be¬ loved humorist, Mark Twain, who has been termed the most characteristic American story-teller. During this same era journalism forg¬ ed ahead. Many editors became well known through their stirring editorials, which were mostly political. The first American magazines, which dealt mostly with biog¬ raphies, essays, verse, and articles on theatre and travel, included most of the worth while literature of the time. Architecture during this period under¬ went great changes because of the grow¬ ing problems of population and of trans¬ portation methods. Art, too, was produc¬ ing some great names such as George Inness, one of our greatest landscape art- 90 Progress of Culture and Individuality in America”, and valedictory by Margery Kerr ylward Ryan) ists; John La Farge, who devoted him¬ self to producing beautiful stained glass windows; James McNeil Whistler, whose portrait of his mother was a tribute to all mothers; and John Singer Sargent, who gained great distinction for his murals in the Boston Public Library. Sculpturing was for a long time ignored by America, but when Augustus Saint-Gaudens, whom we adopted at the age of two, attained international fame, she was swift to ac¬ knowledge and foster its growth. Saint- Gaudens in his statue of Abraham Lincoln has captured the power and pathos of the Emancipator. Also there were Daniel Chester French, whose “Minute Man” in Concord is only one of his many fine statues; and Cyrus Dallin whose “Appeal to the Great Spirit”, standing in front of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, is a masterpiece. These valuable achievements definitely point out the cultural advance of America up to the present time. Now we approach the period of mod¬ ern culture. Today American poetry is flourishing. Some of our present laudable poets are Robert Frost, Edward Arlington Robinson, Carl Sandburg, and Edna St. Vincent Millay. In prose, we acclaim Willa Cather, who is the novelist of the pioneer life of immigrants in the Middle West, and Sinclair Lewis, satirist and Nobel Prize winner. A fondness for the short story, of which Poe and Hawthorne were masters, is strongly displayed in the many magazines and newspapers issued daily by the Ameri¬ can press. American art has soared to new heights. Today the people of the entire nation are turning to art with enthusiasm. The desire for the beauty and dignity of culture is creeping into every corner of our life. Societies such as the Art Stud¬ ents’ League of New York City have been established for the modern instruction and criticism of art. Fine work has been done by Robert Henri, George Bellows, and Rockwell Kent, who have opened up new ideas and experiments in art. American appreciation of the theatre is increasing. The Theatre Guild was es¬ tablished in 1919 at the same time that the Civic Repertory Theatre was opened under the direction of Miss Eva Le Gallienne. Some noteworthy playwrights of the legiti¬ mate stage are Maxwell Anderson and Eugene O’Neill. America has two of the finest opera companies in the world, the Metropolitan Opera Company and the Chicago Civic Opera Company. American composers have, of course, made many suc¬ cessful attempts toward operatic works. Among these musicians are Deems Taylor, who has composed “The King’s Henchmen” and “Peter Ibbetson,” and Victor Herbert, a United States citizen of Irish birth, whose forty-odd operas are known and loved the world over. America, who spends more money on music than any other country in the world, shows her love of that art seriously in her fine symphonies, operas, and oratorio so¬ cieties. The Boston Symphony Orchestra has been justly called the finest in the country. We have had several fine and original composers, among whom are Charles Martin Loeffleur, an adopted American, who is considered one of our best composers; George W. Chadwick, whose ballads, symphonies, and choral works have gained national praise, and George Gershwin, whose untimely death cut short his unusual contributions. The Beauty of Edward MacDowell’s music and the fame of his colony in Peterboro, Vermont, are lasting memorials to his genius. Love for music and interest in that art are being developed in the grade schools, especially through the nation¬ wide program of Walter Damrosch. America undoubtedly has a cultural future. Yet all our progress will be of little purpose if the fundamental of peace, the first and final asset of a cultured state, is not maintained. Europe and Asia are dis¬ tinctly at war. America, with the excep¬ tion of her labor disputes, is distinctly at peace. Our country is like a rough-hewn chest with the cover half opened; great things are bound to be contained in it, but we, curious and anxious, cannot see them ful¬ ly disclosed. We must stand aside and watch their gradual development; to snatch back the cover would be disastrous. All conditions are ripe for the growth of native talent on native American soil, and some future sun will rise upon an America developed far beyond the cultural limits at¬ tained by other nations of the world. Margery’s parting words to us on the night of graduation follow on the next page . . . J. H. 91 Valedictory Message Classmates of 1938: We have approached the last hour s to be spent within our Alma Mater. Here, working and playing in close comradeship, we have spent the four most joy¬ ful years of our life—years that can never return and that will never be duplicated. May fortune truly smile upon us in the future, and may we bring honor to the cherished name of our school. To Mr. Caswell, to Mr. Berry, our generous and understanding principal, and to our teachers who have been so patient, we are eternally grateful. We say farewell to Milford High School and go our diverse ways. Glad and confi¬ dent, we will carry on, and to our own selves be true. (Elasa (@i r A a dLj with uoiczs united, Ql 4 lino out. Loncj of fa’iEws.[[. zm ziz± oj c[a±imatz± and tzadzzz± ' jdzzji in ouz Izzazti z zz wi CCdwdL 1 Dzzaiuzzd azz jond zzcoLLzction±, (fdtowing fozzuzz wi t z in; ' Dzaclzzzi w fio jiatizntlCg guidzd Dlauz u± znduzancz to win. Refrain: Darting d thz tlzouglzt oj ouz motto, _llznding u± couzagz anzw; cDf-Lwagz iti ±foizit wi O. tiigk zn: “ ' Do thinz own ±zfj L t z tzuz.’ DzatzjuL to jiazzntz untiling, Dfzziz imjiization wz jzzidz. O mag tlzziz j-aitlz and dzuotion dl zz in ouz jiat(zwag± alvidz. Clog jut t(zz tlzouglzt oj adzizuzmznt Dzuitf at ivz ouz [ai T liug gzaz i. 1 DzuLij i± ouz oatz diet ion dl li zg Lzd witlz auglztzz and tzaz±. Anita J ane Casamassa 92 We Express Our Than ks O nee Again TO Mr. Berry, Miss Pyne, Mr. Hig- giston, Mr. Moran, our advisers, and to others whom we mention on page thirty- four TO Superintendent Caswell for the picture of our school used on the front and end leaves TO Miss Marion A. Ryan and to Mr. Robert J. Cenedella for supervising some of the pages in the third division of this book TO M iss Evelyn Moore and to Miss Margaret Dillon for their assistance when¬ ever we called upon them TO Mrs. Philip Cenedella for grant¬ ing us permission to take our group pic¬ tures on the grounds of her residence TO Mr. William Flannery for the splendid photography herein TO Miss Dorothy Cooper and to Mr. Milton Fitch of the Howard-Wesson TO all those whose names appear as Sponsors or advertisers on the following pages we are indeed thankful. Without their financial assistance the publishing of Company, of Worcester, our engravers, for their helpful suggestions, and prompt¬ ness in attending to our engraving needs TO Mr. W. F. Kneeland, linotypist at the Charlescraft Press, whose consid¬ eration and co-operation with us is once again worthy of mention TO the Misses Cora Brown, Mildred Kunz, and the Messrs. Walter Jackson, and Arthur Bethel, all of the Charlescraft Press, for their helpful assistance TO Mr. J. Edward Barns, manager of the Press, to whom we present an orchid for the first time in six years. Despite the fact that at certain stages of publishing this book he became all-a- flutter, we say “Well done.” He gets the ice cream sody! TO the Misses Anna Colligan, Frances Carter, and Robert Scott for their work with Mr. Higgiston in adding interest to our advertising section. this book would not have been possible. May they continue to show the same in¬ terest and generous spirit of co-operation toward succeeding classes. 93 SPONSORS Mr. Almorin 0. Caswell Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Berry Atty. Henry D. Barbadoro Mr. and Mrs. Frederick T. Cahill, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davoren Mr. Alex Di Giannantonio Mr. and Mrs. George Grayson Mr. and Mrs. Allen A. Hartwell Miss Eva L. Burns Miss Mary L. Burns Miss Josephine Calarese Miss Dorothy Callahan Miss Hannah E. Callanan Miss Louise Casey Miss Marie C. Cenedella Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cenedella Mr. Benjamin Consoletti Miss Agnes Crane Miss Catherine E. Curtin Miss Susanne Davoren Miss Margaret E. Feige Miss Mary B. Ford Mr. James A. Higgiston Miss Lucy Iacovelli Miss Ida Kurlansky Miss Madeline West Kynoch Mr. and Mrs. Ben C. Lancisi, Jr. Miss Agnes R. Lynch Miss Claire D. Lynch Mr. Raphael Marino Mr. Fred A. Metcalf Miss Martha Molinari Miss Evelyn Moore Mr. Harold M. Moran Miss Sadie O’Connell Mr. Philip O ' Donnell Miss Margaret A. Pianca Miss Margaret M. Pyne Miss Margaret Rooney Miss Pearl W. Rose Miss Marion A. Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Steeves Miss Helena F. Swift Mr. Joseph J. Tosches Miss Gertrude C. Webber Miss Dorcas W. Whipple Mr. and Mrs. James V. Zurlo Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Allen Dr. Hugo A. Andreotti Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Ashkins Dr. O. W. Beiersdorf Dr. and Mrs. Byron F. Brown Mr. and Mrs. William F. Byrne Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Capece Senator and Mrs. P. Eugene Casey Atty. and Mrs. James F. Catusi Mr. and Mrs. Alfred B. Cenedella John R. Cicehetti. M. D. Dr. and Mrs. William J. Clancy Judge Clifford A. Cook Dr. and Mrs. Earl G. Crockett Dr. Harry N. Day Atty. William Di Vitto Dr. E. J. Dixon Dr. Myron Dorenbaum Atty. and Mrs. Joseph Doyle Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Ferrucci Mr. and Mrs. John V. Gallagher Dr. and Mrs. Frank A. Geoffrey Dr. and Mrs. Timothy W. Hannigan Dr. Sidney Heller Atty. Natalina E. Introini Dr. and Mrs. Perry E. Joslin Atty. and Mrs. J. Roy Kerr Atty. Frederick Kirsner Dr. and Mrs. Francis H. Lally Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Lenares Dr. Joseph C. Mac Lellan Nicholas A. Mastroianni, M. D. Atty. and Mrs. William J. Moore Dr. and Mrs. Frank Moschilli Rev. and Mrs. John P. Moulton Judge and Mrs. William A. Murray Rev. and Mrs. Ralph L. Norsworthy Dr. G. S. Nossiff Atty. Joseph O’Connell Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Oliver Atty. David Rosen Atty. Nathan Rosenfeld Atty. Gordon Shaw Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Shaw Dr. Roy Teed Rev. Julius W. Valentinelli, C. P. S. Milford Auto Body Co. Milford Aerie. No. 320, F. O. E. Patrick Carroll, Treas. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ellis Elsie’s Studio of Beauty Culture Mary Farese, ’39 A Friend Mr. Harold Faulkner George Ferguson, ’39 Rose Ferrelli, ’40 Mary Cecilia Ferrucci Leo Fitzpatrick, ’39 Mr. Thomas Flanagan Miss Grace B. Flemming Foggiano Club Rita Foley, ’40 Forss Beauty Shop Miss Florentia M. Foster Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Foye Mrs. Inez Freeman Walter S. Frye Optometrist and Optician Fuller and Wilson Express Miss Irene Gallagher Miss Mary Gandolfi Mr. and Mrs. John Gardella Helen Gaskill, ’40 Gilmore’s Store Mr. G. Russell Goff Mr. and Mrs. S. Goldman Gordon’s Flower Shop Mr. Frederick A. Gould John Green, ’41 Mrs. M. F. Green Green Mountain Junior College Miss Virginia Griffith Helen Griggs, ’41 Mrs. Rose Grillo The Guest House (Mrs. J. W. Abrams) Hachey’s Flower and Radio Shop Leo Harlow, ’41 Haskel Milford Pink G ranite Co. Mr. Matthew T. Hayes Helen’s Beauty Shop Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Hill John Holmes, ’41 Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Howard Norma Iacovelli, ’39 Iacovelli’s Service Station P. Iannitelli and Sons Marjorie Jackson, ’39 Zapure Jerahian, ’41 Joe’s Barber Shop Mr. Earle Johnson Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Johnson Irma Johnson, ’39 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnson Fred Jones, ’41 Miss Anna K. Kaizzi Mr. and Mrs. John Kearnan Mr. and Mrs. John E. Kennedy Miss Mary E. Kelley Marjorie Kennelly, Hairstylist Winifred Kiessling, ’39 Mrs. K. King and Sons Mrs. Frances Kirby Miss Miriam Kirby A Friend Miss Mary Knight Mildred Knox, ’39 Wm. Lapworth and Sons Lee Frances Beauty Salon Elsie Leger, ’40 Ida M. Lee Mr. and Mrs. William Leonard Lester’s Filling Station J. B. Lester, Prop. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lioce Anita Lombardi, ’40 Mr. George W. Lunt Robert Lynch, ’41 Mr. and Mrs. L. A. MacGregor Mae’s Beauty Shoppe Mr. and Mrs. Charles Magee John J. Maher and Co. Mr. Joseph A. Mahoney Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Mainini, Sr. Mary Malnati, 39 Mr. Peter H. Manguso Mr. Bernard Manion Mr. Donald A. Mann Manning Bros. Shoe Store John Manuel, ’41 Mr. John Marcone Eleanor Marston, ’41 A. Mazzarelli and Sons Milford Grain Co. Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Mitchell Milford Police Department 94 Monti and Rossi Mr. and Mrs. Clement Moran Claire Morgan, ’40 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moriarty Morin’s Studio Morrill’s Food Shop and Delicatessen Miss Mary Mullane Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murphy Nash Milford Company Michael Calzone, Prop. Mr. and Mrs. J. Naughton Mr. Joseph Neal Neighborhood Club Neilan’s Drug Store New England Institute and New England School of Accounting Nolan ' s Cigar Store Mr. and Mrs. J. Curtiss Nutter Ernest O’Brien, Jr., ’39 Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Oliveri Palace Barber Shop Alfred Pantano, ’41 Anna Papelean, ’40 Mr. Louis Paradiso Mr. Matteo Paradiso Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parente Pearl Street Market Miss Agnes Peterson Phil and Co. Mrs. Austin J. Philbin Arnold Pickering, ’40 Yolanda Piergustavo, ’40 Pine Street Bakery Emmelina Piscia, ’41 Lydia Piscia, ’39 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Piscia Porter Shoe Co. Ben Porter, Prop. Anita Porzio, ’39 Miss Barbara Power Alfred Pozzoli, ’40 Louise Pratt, ’39 Miss Sarah Pressman Quinshipaug Woman’s Club Mr. Patrick Rabbitt Mr. Paul Raftery Mr. Anthony Ramelli Walter Ray, ’40 Mr. and Mrs. L. Recchiuto Miss A rlene Reynolds Reynolds’ Music Store Mr. and Mrs. Sumner C. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Richardson Mr. and Mrs. John C. Ripley Ritz Trucking Service Mrs. Fred Ruhan Barbara Sails, ’41 Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse SanClemente Kimball SanClemente, ’40 Mr. James R. SanClemente Sani Barber Shop Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Scott Seaver’s Express Mr. William J. Seaver Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Seldon Shea’s Market Sherman’s Laundry Miss Amy Smith Mr. and Mrs. Morris Smith Arlene Sonne, ’39 Mrs. Catherine Spallone Stone Furniture Co. Stop and Shop Mrs. H. Sugden Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Sullivan Miss Alma Sweet Edna and Barbara Sweet Frances Tingley, ’40 Mary Thomas, ’41 A Friend Miss Melina Trudell Tampa Fruit Company Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor Thomas’ Hairdressing Room Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tosti Mr. Pat Tusoni Virgie-Earl Mr. Arthur E. Vesperi Gilbert Waldron, ’40 Mr. and Mrs. J. Allen Wallace Mr. Harry Webber Robert Wellman, ’40 A Friend Sidney Werber, ’39 Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Whitney Miss Mary Evelyn Wiggin A. A. Williams Ruth Williams. ’40 Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Williams Mr. and Mrs. William Williams Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wilton Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Winn Mr. and Mrs. Linwood R. Wrenn The Woman’s Store Mrs. Lillian E. Wood Arthur E. Vesperi Visconti and Ianzitto, Attorneys Atty. and Mrs. Moses Wassarman Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Whitney Rev. and Mrs. G. Edgar Wolfe Miss Mary Ahearn Mr. Samuel Anastasia Margaret Anderson, ’39 Archer Rubber Company Bell Shops Berardi Loan Co., Inc. Berkeley Stores, Inc. Virginia Bernardi, ’39 Mr. Robert Bickford Mr. and Mrs. George Billings Mr. Francis X. Bird Miss Elinor Black Miss Ethelwyn Blake Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Boland Anna Bonina, ' 39 Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Bonvino Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bouck Bradbury-Locke Co. Brass Rail Bregani Oil Service Mr. and Mrs. Karl A. Bright Bridges Pharmacy J. H. O’Grady, Prop Brockton Shoe Store Walter Browne, ’41 Miriam Bullard, ’39 Miss Anna Burns Mr. and Mrs. Leo Burns A Friend Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Calhoun Ellsworth Calkin Miss Elizabeth Callahan Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Capprucino Frances Carroll, ’39 Mrs. Eliza Cass Mrs. Madeline Casamassa Catella’s Market Central Alleys Chadbourne Hardware Store Mr. Benjamin Clancy Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Clancy Clark and Shaughnessy Clarke Printing Co. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Clarridge Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Clarridge Ralph W. Coffin and Son Miss Virginia Coffin Miss Margaret Condon Mr. Henry Connor Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Consoletti Miss Mary Consoletti Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Conway Costrino’s Shoe Repair Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cronin Mr. and Mrs. James J. Curley Mr. and Mrs. John T. Curley Curley’s Lunch Mr. Thomas J. Curley William Curran. ’40 Mr. Charles Curtin Miss Rita Daigle Miss Nellie Dale A Friend Mr. Joseph W. Daly, Worcester Janet Dalrymple, ’41 Mr. and Mrs. William Davis Mr. and Mrs. David I. Davoren Miss Mary Davoren Kevork Debarbian, ’41 Jeannette De Boer, ’40 Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Dennett Mr. and Mrs. Arthur De Pasquale Miss Mary Devine Robert De Witt, ’39 Miss Ada Di Giannantonio Armando Di Giovanni, ’40 Miss Margaret Dillon Mr. and Mrs. Silvio Dinato Mr. and Mrs. Frank Di Noto Mr. Adam Diorio Miss Rose M. Di Pietro Helen Donnelly, ’41 Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Dugan Helen Duggan, ’41 Miss Leah Dunton Robert Eddy, ’39 Gus Eden, ’39 Mr. Joseph Edwards The Elite Shop A Friend McCann Bros. McLellan Stores Co. Mrs. Sadie Mead 95 Northeastern University COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Offers a broad program of college subjects serving as a foundation for the under¬ standing of modern culture, social relations, and technical achievement. The pur¬ pose of this program is to give the student a liberal and cultural education and a vocational competence which fits him to enter some specific type of useful employ¬ ment. 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Write or telephone for Day or Evening Catalog Offers BUSINESS TRAINING nee MAKE THE RIGHT START MOVE STEADILY FORWARD ACHIEVE SUCCESS (with a Degree Plan for those who wish it) id in additi ant uon VOCATIONAL COUNSEL AND PLACEMENT m SERVICE 156 STUART STREET, BOSTON Telephone HANcock 6300 Eleanor A. in English 3: “The Bugle corpse sounded taps over his corps. Best Wishes. INTERSTATE STATE THEATRE MILFORD, MASS. 97 HEITIN ' S MARKET Compliments of . 37 CENTRAL STREET FANCY GROCERIES CROWN CONFECTIONERY CO. aoa a To CLASS OF 1938 CREAMERY and DELICATESSEN Phone 28—We Deliver 149 Main Street, MILFORD, MASS. AD—Clean, comfortable rooms; home cooked food; reasonable rats. Compliments of . Compliments of . HARRINGTON ' S HOPEDALE COAL ■ ICE CO. NEW ENGLANDERS Our appearance at your Annual Dance, is bound to make your patrons pleased with our delightful music, played in our own distinctive style and will provide a most enjoyable evening’s entertain¬ ment. We will be very glad to submit our bid for your events. aoa a HOPEDALE, MASS. There is almost always a tie between father and son—and the son usually wears it. Compliments of . BLUE COAL N. E. COKE HOME LAUNDRY CO. B. VITALINI COMPLETE COAL COKE OIL LAUNDRY SERYCE aoa a 35 Free Street, MILFORD, MASS. Tel. 66 Phone 500-W 98 Compliments of SCOTT’S MARKET 808 8 Compliments of . ? ? i O’BRIEN ' S OIL SERVICE Mark W. J. O’Brien HI-GRADE RANGE and FUEL OILS 57 Grove Street Just Phone 182 Tel. 226 808 a 59 Fruit Street Teacher: “What are the exports of Cuba?’’ John: “I don’t know.” (Continued below). J. W. BICKFORD Compliments of . BENDIX HOME LAUNDRY ROBERT ALLEN COOK ARCHITECT and EASY WASHERS 808 8 Tel. 1030 228 Main Street MILFORD, MASS. 57 Prospect Street, MILFORD, MASS. Teacher: “Where do you get your sugar?” John: “From the neighbors.” T. H. SHELDON WHOLESALE CONFECTIONERY As near as your phone 8055 8 HOPEDALE, MASS. BARROWS FARM DAIRY PRODUCERS and DISTRIBUTORS of HIGH GRADE TESTED MILK From our own herd Tel. 515-R MENDON, MASS. 99 uUjurafoag— (Umi nirc a iuuj fur srltmil Jflrtbag— ttll tun ittrr a itai; for or bool Saturday—Siaitt JJrtrr: 1 ou pay utltnt ijmt rrab it THE JUNIOR STAFF: Jimmie Cooney, Sid Werber (on top step), Athens Coniaris, and Bob DeWitt regret with us that Marj Jackson was absent at the time this picture was taken. Editorial Judging from our experience, limited though it may be, we believe that one’s Junior year in a high school is his most enjoyable. His cheeks no longer blush at the inquis¬ itive glances, or his ears no longer burn at the sound of re¬ marks passed by those mortals who seem to derive much satisfaction in saying, “Aren’t the Freshmen cute?” Some even go so far as to add, “Gosh, but they’re small this year. Why, they’re just kiddoes.” The second year brought little hope. We were still in¬ fants. But the Jr. year had its pleas¬ ures. We were ad¬ mitted to clubs; our opinions were val¬ ued, our ability was recognized. W e were entrusted with a 11 arrangements for that grand suc¬ cess—the Jr. Prom. We were made! Snow-White and Seven Dwarfs to be Produced at M. H. S. The cast of the production has been announced by Di¬ rector Cecil B. De- Witt and is as fol¬ lows: Snow White: Mildred Knox; The Prince: Leo Fitz¬ patrick; Grumpy: Leo Verrelei; Bash¬ ful: John Neal; Sneezy: Nick Ca¬ ruso; Doc: Peter Schiavone; Sleepy: Beau Bell; Happy: Bob Tocchi; Dop¬ ey: No candidate; part still open for consideration. The director is looking for extras to act as trees. If anyone wishes to try for these parts, he is asked to pack his trunk and come to 39 Juniorwood Vullabard where he will cheerfully re¬ ceive an audition free of charge. Junior Ring, Unique in Design, May be Chosen as Standard The Class of ’39 took the first big step toward select¬ ing a standard ring for our school. In the past few years each class has tried to obtain a ring which would be¬ come a standard for future years. The class of ’38 made a selection which it thought was superb, as it usually thinks all of its decisions are (ahem). It was a design of the front entrance of the Milford High School, reduced to the size of the ring. It was not accept¬ ed, however, for it looked like a thous¬ and other doorways in the vicinity. The class of ’39 took up the task and tried to im¬ prove upon this de¬ sign but it, too, found that impos¬ sible. The ring com¬ mittee then racked its brains hoping to find something new, diffei’ent, and appropriate for a standard ring. Upon the suggestion that it use a symbol of heraldry, the coat- of-arms of our town of Milford was selected. To the dis¬ may of many, it was not suitable. After this disap¬ pointment, the com¬ mittee turned for inspiration to the House of Milford in England. Success finally came when the shield of this family was deemed suitable. On the design se¬ lected there ap¬ pears a lion, ram¬ pant on an argent shield, ducally gor¬ ged and chained. The symbol, in the language of herald¬ ry, represents a very aggressive spirit and a willing¬ ness to fight for the right. “Ducal¬ ly gorged and chained” is the gold ducat coronet and chain on the lion, indicating that per¬ sons affiliated with this shield have broken loose from old traditions and are forever seeking the new and mod¬ ern ideas and pur¬ poses of life. The argent or white shield means a pur¬ ity of mind and purpose. The red in the n a m e-b and stands for courage, courage to fight for the ideals and purposes indicated in the rest of the design. It is hoped that this ring will be the standard one for our school. The committee in charge was: Sidney Werb¬ er, chairman, Mar- g a r e t Anderson, Joseph Bianchi, Athens Coniaris, James Cooney, Leo Fitzpatrick, Mary Malnati, Josephine Oliva, Lydia Piscia, and William Rae. 100 Jlf at first gnu ium’t Biirrwii (Engu tt nff snmrbniig rise! jlagr X, X, Uni. X, iBug 1 JUNIOR PROM HIT OF SEASON THE GRAND MARCH Junior Jottings Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Sid Werber is a gentleman . . . Athens Coniaris is not a duck, but she got her “Bill” . . . Many a young girl’s heart thrilled as O’Donnell’s manly figure graced the court . . . “Ah moon; ah tune; ah, ah, ‘June’ ”—De Witt ... If “they’re hanging men and women for the wearing of green,” they should have shot, electrocuted, and hanged Maxfield on St. Patrick’s Day . . . There are ten pretty girls in the Milford High School, but Walter Brown is still unaffected and says “So what?” . . . Ex-apple-picker, ex-fire-fighter, ex-boy scout, ex-cady, ex-newsboy Billy Rae went to New York to buy the Brooklyn Bridge . . . Doris Richards looks “Cozzi” rid¬ ing in that grey Plymouth. And-er-who is the Sophomore in the back seat with Anna May?—Answer, R. Frascotti . . . Though the Seniors looked on with tolerant eyes while we led the parade through Framingham on Armistice Day, we did steal the show . . . Fitzpatrick has been having trouble lately; he continually sees “red spots” before his eyes. Class of ' 39 Has Best Prom Ever Held in John C. Lynch Auditorium—Class of ’38’s Prom Close Second — At 8.30 on the evening of Friday, Feb¬ ruary 18, the Class of 1939 held its Prom in the John C. Lynch Auditorium. There were approximately 150 couples present. Principal and Mrs. Frank C. Berry and parents of the dance committee were our patrons and patronesses. Faculty Adviser Fred A. Metcalf greatly assisted in final arrangements for the affair. Red and White decorations in appropri¬ ate valentine design and made by the Prom committee created a most pleasing setting for the debs and sub-debs of the school, who, accompanied by their escorts, looked very at¬ tractive in their evening attire. Upon enter¬ ing, each received a dance programme made of a red heart, to which a pearl-colored pencil, inscribed with the words, “M. H. S. Junior Prom, 1938,” was attached. The favor will help to recall the joy of our Prom. At the end of the eleventh dance, and as the hands of the clock pointed to eleven, the grand march was started. At the head of the procession were the class officers: President, Michael DeCesare; Vice- President, Mildred Knox; Secretary, Vir¬ ginia Bernardi; Treasurer, Robert DeWitt; and the dance committee, Joan Luby, chair¬ man, Grace Smith, Lillian Imbruno, Claire Adams, Lucille Ragonese, Leo Fitzpatrick, Sydney Werber, Robert Bell and Robert Tocchi, who had worked so hard to make the evening a success. As the girls in their many-colored gowns adorned with corsages filed slowly around the hall with their es¬ corts, keeping time to the stirring strains of music furnished by Glen Kizer, ’37, a most impressive sight was beheld. At last, however, the hands of the clock swung around to twelve. The band leader’s baton ceased its movements. Partner no longer swung partner. The doors swung open; the doors swung shut. The Prom was over, but the memory of a most pleasant evening will always remain. 101 I f t t Compliments of . I A. F. SMILEY CONSTRUCTION CO. 308 MAIN STREET PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND £5 GENERAL CONTRACTORS Francis: mas?” Frances: “So you received two presents at Christmas from him at Christ- “Yes. I guessed he loved me twice.” THE ENGRAVINGS FOR THIS BOOK WERE MADE BY HOWARD-WESSON COMPANY 102 i i i i SINCE 1873 THIS STORE HAS SPECIALIZED IN WELL KNOWN RELIABLE CLOTHES for MEN and BOYS MORSE-MADE CLOTHING and other high grade makes— Interwoven Stock¬ ing—Mallory Hats—Arrow and Hathaway Shirts—Cheney and Botany Wool Neckwear—Carter Work Clothes—Madewell Underwear—Spalding Sporting Goods. o V mtHINGC® MILFORD, MASS. For over 60 Years — Dependable Teacher, explaining about collective nouns: “Is cannon ever plural,’ E. M.: “Yes, when it goes Boom Boom!” (Eliarkfirrafi $lr?00 HIGH GRADE PRINTING 43 EXCHANGE STREET MILFORD, MASS. COMMERCIAL PRINTING BOOKS PAMPHLETS CIRCULARS WEDDING STATIONERY EMBOSSED AND ENGRAVED EFFECTS SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO HALF-TONE WORK 103 f • i i I i Compliments of. OUTFIT CLOTHING CO. We Specialize in YOUNG MEN’S CLOTHING 199 Main Street, MILFORD, MASS. The JOHN C. LYNCH INSURANCE REAL ESTATE AGENCY John C. Lynch, Jr., Agent £5015 £5 GREEN BLOCK 198 Main Street, MILFORD, MASS. Mother: “I sent my little boy, Eddie Dugan, for two pounds of plums and you sent a pound and a half.” (Continued below). LOWELL’S DAIRY PASTEURIZED MILK and CREAM £5055 Tel. Milford 1073, MENDON, MASS. Compliments of. MAIN LINE GARAGE INDIAN MOTORCYCLES SALES and SERVICE £5055 Tel. 61-M 170 East Main Street Grocer: “My scales are all right, madam. Have you weighed your little boy?” WALTER W. WATSON 6- SON COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME £5055 £5 56 Congress Street, MILFORD, MASS. From Factory To You Save Middleman’s Profits Telephone 1897 CROWN BEDDING CO. Stores Everywhere 128 Main Street, MILFORD, MASS. • • I Compliments of . : • f • EAST END GARAGE I • N. MORELLI 6- SONS, INC. ' • • 24 MAIN STREET • • • 1 HUDSON TERRAPLANE • • SALES and SERVICE • Mr. Peter Bertorelli, Prop. 1 Tel. 945-W Res. 945-R 1 48 Medway Street MILFORD, MASS. • • • MILFORD’S GREATEST • FOOD STORE • • • • • • Phone 299 Free Delivery | • • Hostess: It looks like a storm, you had better stay for dinner.” Guest: “Oh, thanks, but I don’t think it’s bad enough for that.” • • l Telephone 596 • • • • • • • • MULLEN OF MILFORD • i • Milford’s Largest j | KNOWLES CHEVROLET, INC. • • • 1 itoi: • b • Furniture Store ! • • • • 212-214 Main Street, MILFORD, MASS. j • • • • • I 36 Main Street MILFORD, MASS. • • Vincent Carney, General Mgr.-Treas. ? • George W. Carney, Manager • • Mr. A: “Smith’s best girl eloped with a radio announcer.” i Mr. B: “Ah! Gone with the windjammer!” f • • t Compliments of . • • Compliments of . ; • • • • • • • • • • MILFORD, FRAMINGHAM ■ • • • NORTH BOW HAT CO. UXBRIDGE COACH CO. • • • • • • • W. L. Adams, General Manager • | Tel. 62 • • ifOG I B f • • • • • i • 105 HraHicr: 3Hrrp Sniiatj; (Smtr (Tomorrow. iHtlforii Mtgilj rijool 3Junr 21, 1938 THE SOPHOMORE STAFF: Rachel Cronin, Audrey Kusmin, Babs Murphy (all standing), Bud Boland, and Kim San Clemente deserve credit for these pages. Editorial The world ac¬ claims Noah Web¬ ster as being a good lexicographer. Pos¬ sibly he was, but we believe that he should have agreed upon a different etymology for that word signifying a second year student in an American in¬ institution of learn¬ ing. Consulting his dictoonery, we find that h e gives as its derivation “sophos, wise, and m o r o s , foolish.” True, the Greeks, who always had a name for every¬ thing, may be re¬ sponsible, but why wasn’t Noah more diplomatic and tact¬ ful? He should have taken “sophos” from the Greeks, and “moris, of character,” from the Romans. We would then have a most pleas¬ ant combination — wise of character. At any rate we of the class of 1940 believe that we come — not under the accepted deriv¬ ation, but under the one which we offer. At the Theatres Sing, Baby Sing, Regina Calitri Gone with the Wind, Thelma Comolli Fig Broadcast of 1938, Kimball SanClemente The Thin Man, William Curran Every Day’s a Holiday, Alfred Pozzoli Alibi Ike, Thomas Maxfield A Night at the Opera, Bernice Beiersdorf Class Shows Well in Basketball Sport fans of the class of 1940 are justly proud of their individual basketball players. Our four well-or¬ ganized teams: the Crusaders captain¬ ed by Nick Julian, the Broncos by Ray Moss, the Red Raid¬ ers led by Harry Balian, and the Mustangs piloted by Kaps Kapatoes, won the praise of the athletically minded of the class. Just how they ar¬ rived at the names, we don’t know. Because of his lively playing, Nick Julian aided the Crusaders in chalk¬ ing up eight wins and no defeats, a record which the Juniors couldn’t even scratch. An¬ other outstanding player was high- scoring L o r i n g Webber of the 2nd place Broncos. Oth¬ er prominent bas- k e t b a 11 othletes: Turk Balian of the Red Raiders, Fran Anderson of the Mustangs, Bill Cur¬ ran, and Jack Rap- pazzini of the Mus¬ tangs and of the victorious Crusad¬ ers. Something tells us that we Sophomores are go¬ ing to hit a high goal in the wide world of sports. The Sophomore girls as well made a name for them¬ selves in the art of basketball playing. Four groups made up the roll of fem¬ inine teams which the class of 1940 contributed. Two of these were: three Cenedella’s captain¬ ed by Frances Ting- ley who marched to victory with the aid of that sharp¬ shooting Loraine Hall, whose unex¬ celled playing was a treat to see. Next to them came the co-eds headed by Ruth Moss. Even if the baskets were¬ n’t frequently made the girls provided amusement and en¬ joyment for them¬ selves and the audi¬ ence also. Sophomores on Association Committee Principal Frank C. Berry appointed Kimball San Cle¬ ments, Audrey Kus¬ min, and Barbara Murphy o f the Sophomore class, to the board of direc¬ tors of the student association. Togeth¬ er with representa¬ tives from the other three classes, they are the delegates from our most fam¬ ous group. 106 § mt Ikrk nf Jla’tf barn, ffflomt iSiscH: Uhnt fyompuiork hpgittB. Jlrire tnrrpaarb to 3 CEpntB Students Present Miss Pearl Rose with Gift On Day of Her Resignation Sophomore Talent Entertains Students. Helfand Awarded Dance Prize The lights were dimmed, the music swelled, the floor cleared, the curtain rose, the show was on! The opening number in the enter¬ tainment of the evening sponsored by our Dance Committee in the auditorium was the Sophomore songbird, Regina Calitri, singing “Harbor Lights.” She was accompanied by Chester Silver and his singing guitar. Next on the program was none other than our own Lorraine Hall, who by the tap and toe danc¬ ing brought down the house with applause. As the curtain parted for the third time, the Sophomore Swing Band, consisting of Philip Catusi, Robert Wellman, Dave Moriarty, and Alfred Pozzoli delighted the audience. A special feature that had the spectators rolling in the aisles was our guest artist, the one and only of his kind—Frank Rogers of the class of ’41. He talked of the great musical career which he thinks is ahead of him and then backed up his speech by singing his modern version of the “Indian Love Call.” More entertainment was furnished by Pozzoli, Cistoldi, and Natalie Goldstein, a few more of the many talented students in the Sopho¬ more class. The prize of twenty-five bright new pen¬ nies awarded to Izzy Helfand was well de¬ served for his solo dance with a broom. Classified Ads Wanted: Plenty of robust porters to lighten the burden of Sophomore book worms. Wanted: A substitute pour “l’exercise B et l’exercise B in review” en francais. Tutoring: I shall be glad to give instructions at my home in Latin periphrastics, gerun¬ dives, deponent and defective verbs. Dorothy Droney. To Let: A seat in Mr. Berry’s office for a few hours for any student not willing to labor diligently from 8 to 1. Miss Dorothy Callahan Succeeds to Her Classes At the beginning of the fourth period on February 11 those pupils of English C and History B who were privileged to have Miss Pearl Rose as their teacher gathered in the auditorium to extend their good wishes and to bid her farewell on the day of her resig¬ nation from the faculty. She has since be¬ come the wife of Dr. Leo Solet of Washing¬ ton, D. C. On behalf of those gathered, Kimball San Clemente presented Miss Rose with a hand¬ some mahogany clock. In his presentation speech he said, “We loved you as our friend and respected you as our teacher. We prof¬ ited greatly from your instruction, and while we regret having to say ‘Good by’, we ex¬ tend our best wishes to you for continued happiness. May this token of our esteem and friendship help to recall the many happy and profitable hours we spent in your classroom.” When school reopened on Monday, Miss Dorothy Callahan capably assumed her new duties as successor to Miss Rose. THE SOPHOMORE HOOPSTERS: Erny Kapatoes, Madeline Baker, Harry Balian, Ruthie Moss, Nickie Julian, Virginia Andreotti, and Ray Moss, talk it over. Lost: Loring Webber in C-4 during the third period. Liberal reward if returned. 107 Compliments of. CORBETT CONCRETE PIPE CO. SOS! 84 EAST MAIN STREET, MILFORD, MASS. Senior: “At the dance last night, my suspenders broke right in the mid¬ dle of the dance floor.” (Continued below). Compliments of. MILFORD DAILY NEWS SOS s Established 1887 Compliments of. E. F. LILLEY CO. JEWELERS SINCE 1898 LILLEY’S CORNER MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS Junior: “Weren’t you terribly embarassed?” Senior: “No. My friend had them on!” LaFayette 2336 79 Sudbury Street, Boston, Mass. FLORENCE 6- CO., INC. HEATING AND PIPING CONTRACTORS Earl E. Florence President and Treasurer Residence Tel. North Reading 5 108 i i FRANK ROY HIXON ICE CREAM HIGHEST QUALITY 230:3 23 143 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MILFORD, MASS. Teacher: “Why do we call English our Mother tongue?” Pupil: “Because Father doesn’t get much chance to use it.” CONTINENTAL BAKERY For Best Products Call 1368 BREADS, CAKES, and PASTRIES Cakes for Special Occasions Made to Order. Only the best ingredients used 97 Water Street, MILFORD, MASS. See our large line of Gordon Socks for children and ladies. Gordon “Stick-Ups” stay up. Circular-Knit-Pure Silk Hose for the High School girls who demand style with long wear, 48c per pair, $1.35 for box of 3 pairs. HENRY PATRICK CO. HOPEDALE, MASS. Established Incorporated 1869 1919 Bernardi: “What do you think would go well with my new purple and green golf sox?” Tominsky: “Hip boots.” Compliments of. SCOTTY” DAVIE 23023 23 JEWELER AND WATCHMAKER 109 THE FAY SCHOOL For Girls 52 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts One-year and two-year courses in Aca¬ demic and Secretarial Science offering, in addition to the conventional business courses, training in the development of attractive and efficient business person¬ ality. The environment is homelike and highly cultural. Catalog. M. IRENE FAY Director and Vocational Adviser. Professor (to freshman entering class late) : “When were you born?” Freshman: “April 2.” (Continued below). Compliments of . Patronize the Ice Cream Man A FRIEND NICK NATSIS For 17 years in Milford. Carries the Best Made ICE CREAM BUSHWAY WHITING We cater to Parties, Weddings, Etc. Tel. 547-M, 91 MAIN STREET, Milford Professor: “Being a little late must be a habit with you!” Tel. University 3880 Engineers Contractors COLUMBIA CORNICE CO. ARCHITECTURAL SHEET BANCROFT ELECTRICAL, Inc. METAL WORK 47 PLEASANT STREET ROOFING WORCESTER, MASS., Phone 5-3151 268 Elm Street, CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Everything Electrical NELSON AUTO SERVICE Elmer C. Nelson, Prop. MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS Two Convenient Locations Ancoln Square, Opposite Memorial Hall Draper Park, Next to State Theatre 110 Compliments of . Compliments of . • $ • • • • JIMMY’S TAXI HEITIN • • • BROS. i CAREFUL, COURTEOUS DRIVERS TAILORS • • CLEANERS KOJ3 • :: a FURRIERS f • • Telephone 1414 MILFORD, MASS. Lincoln Square • • Tel. Milford 668 j • • A fat man bumped into a lean one. “From the looks of you,” he said belligerently, “there must have been a famine.” (Continued below). TOWN HALL SERVICE STATION For BETTER AUTO SUPPLIES and SERVICE FIRE CHIEF GAS and RANGE OIL F. H. Hannaford Phone 1340 Phone 1826-M FRANK R. BOYER BUILDING CONTRACTOR OS5 H Office and Shop 18 Fruit Street MILFORD, MASS. “And from the looks of you,” replied the lean gent, “you’re the one who caused it.” Compliments of. PLAINS CASH MARKET Ross Mazzarelli, Prop. HOME MADE ICE CREAM 71 Main Street Phone 801 Free Delivery i : • i i i 4 i i i f i t Compliments of. MILFORD SAVINGS BANK 8053 B 111 n ' ortot ononnnntirt n 4 c o r - ' ' .?r ? ° rijftAri® n . 1 ?. - n « • 5p r rv A ' (- f -fc r n •ff V j . vy K-v . TKjCUXm vl a -X +ljLc 0 ' irt Ja . (-S ' ). TW7 IZ Zt ' Ka x, ( 7 ). . aXjL jiiU-ji. rcSixrm ti ' L «-0 3 - y TXj tuU a { 3) a- -JL , ' ■- ' ■ •; l,M A ' . . — ■■■ ■ n M i — ' ' ■- ' ■ - S ' cLcj-JL ( i) - 1 0 ?Xaj, ? Uj£zdcUj 4-r-t-f , P O-O jbLA-4-JL P U k 0o f f jyj ?. ' f- - 7 jC. v _ xj 7 VJL - e . ✓ 2 -. £ - . , J. v x v C S V -C-. « - , e , ju jcv 3 B -k.u. 4i-i -y SL_ ' i.0Vi rf L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS MANUFACTURERS OF CLASS RINGS COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS DIPLOMAS CUPS MEDALS TROPHIES CLUB INSIGNIA K053 53 Jeweler to the Junior Class of Milford High School 53053 53 Representative —Eugene Manchester, 93 High Street, North Attleboro, Mass. 114 Compliments of. MISCOE SPRING BEVERAGES WHOLESOME, NUTRITIOUS and REFRESHING MISCOE SPRING WATER COMPANY MENDON, MASS., Telephone 1616 Order a Case from Your Grocer Miss Callanan: “What happened between 1875-1880?’’ Snow: “Five years elapsed.” Compliments of. FLANNERY STUDIO of PHOTOGRAPHY MILFORD, MASS. Traffic Cop: “Use your noodle, lady! Use your noodle!” Lady: “My goodness! Where is it? I’ve pushed and pulled everything else in the car!” Corona Portable Typewriter AS LOW AS $26.95 TERMS: $1.00 A WEEK 115 Compliments of. JOHNSON BUS LINES, Inc. 8 39 MAIN STREET, MILFORD, MASS. Tourist: “How’s business hereabouts?’’ Native: “It’s so quiet—you can hear the notes at the bank a block away drawing interest.” NORWICH UNIVERSITY The Military College of the State of Vermont Courses leading to B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical En¬ gineering, Arts, and Sciences. Military and riding instruction under United States Army Calvary Officers in¬ cluded in moderate tuition fee. Scholarships available for Vermont students. For further information, address: THE REGISTRAR, Norwich University, Northfield, Vt. 48 MILFORD PALACE CONFECTIONERY STORE ICE CREAM PARLOR Cleanliness Is Our Motto Free Catering DiVITTO IANNETTI Main Street, Tel. 8713 Customer: “I don’t like the looks of that haddock!” Fish Dealer: “Lady, if it looks you’re after, why don’t you buy a goldfish?” QUALITY AND ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT OUR HOBBY THE ELDREDGE FLOWER SHOP ALVIA H. TEMPLE, Prop. 276 Main Street, Tel. 920-W F. T. D. Service CIVIL SERVICE Expert and Authoritative Preparation of All Branches of Civil Service Positions Free Catalog HERRICKS INSTITUTE 209 FRANKLIN STREET, FALL RIVER, MASS. Also Boston and Worcester • : • f Hi|n| 116 HOLMBERG’S LUNCHEON ICE CREAM DINNERS Route 126 MILFORD, MASS Compliments of. CENTRAL SUPER SERVICE Distributors of CENTRAL SUPER BATTERIES 808 8 Coach Steeves: “Well, son, how are your marks?” Espanet: “They’re under water.” (Continued below). BECKER COLLEGE of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION And SECRETARIAL SCIENCE Founded 1887 WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Telephones: Milford 1281, Res. 1034 MILFORD MONUMENTAL GRANITE WORKS Peter Revolti, Prop. MAUSOLEUMS — MONUMENTS Corner East Main and Cedar Streets, MILFORD, MASS. Coach Steeves: “What do you mean, ‘under water’?’ Espanet: “Below ‘C’ level.” Compliments of. A FRIEND 117 UHilfnrft, fHasBarijmwtta, fflay 2, 193B THE FROSH STAFF: ’’Dalrymple, Lynch, Kirby, ”Dore. Freddie Jones was absent when this picture was taken. Editorial We wish at this time to extend our good wishes to the members of the graduating class of 1938. We realize that they are going forth into the world when things are in a topsy-turvy con¬ dition, but that they are better fitted than many people to face its prob¬ lems. It was a pleas¬ ure to make our modest contribution to this year book. With the help of Mr. Tosches, our faculty adviser for the O. L. I., we have tried to keep pace with the Sophs and Juniors. Our work here will help us to look back upon our Fresh¬ man days; at the same time it will help to develop an interest in the Freshman class for the publishing of our own year book in our Senior year. Miss Webber Re¬ signs from Faculty Miss Gertrude Webber, instructor of English resigned from her position on February 18 to become the bride of Mr. George Wurzel of Walpole. Miss Webber was ap¬ pointed to the Fac¬ ulty in February, 1935. After being graduated from the M.H.S., she con¬ tinued her educa¬ tion at Emmanuel College, where she received the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Miss Webber was presented with a coffee table by Janet Dalrymple in behalf of the Fresh¬ man class. To replace our esteemed teacher, Miss Madeline Ky- noch was appointed as an instructor in English, and at the same time, Miss Susanne Davoren and Mr. Joseph Tos¬ ches were appoint¬ ed to the teaching staff of the school. Freshman Fashions The outstanding feature in fashions on the campus this season is that of gay, colorful ker¬ chiefs. They have readily won the favor of Freshman girls. A preference is shown for the popu¬ lar “skull - caps” which came into view this season. At times it became necessary to search for these little caps in order to bring them into view—so small were some of them. It doesn’t seem possible that these caps are worn to keep little locks in place. We’ll surrender the decis¬ ion to style. Attractive little ribbons worn on the hair lend a cheery note to the femin¬ ine tresses. Most of the boys in the class are wearing their long trouser suits to school. Socials A social sponsor¬ ed by the Fresh¬ man class was held in the Auditorium in December. The large attendance in¬ dicated that the whole school was interested in our debut. Featured in the course of the evening’s entertain¬ ment were many novelty dances, in- including a girls’ cut-in dance. The committee in charge o f arrangements was Attilio Fer- rucci, Donald Casey, Leo Harlow, and John Greene. Flashes Football Our football team, under the guidance of its coach, Nick Pilla, opened its 1937 season in October by playing its init¬ ial game against the Whistley Jrs. It faced a diffi¬ cult schedule be¬ cause it had to compete with some of the best amateur teams in the town. In spite of this fact it completed a fair¬ ly successful sea¬ son, defeating the Red Corners and the Valley Slug¬ gers, losing to the Heights and Whist¬ ley Jrs., and play¬ ing to a tie with the Shamrocks. Some of our players, Dave Moriarty, Frank Bulso, and Doc Vil- lani were chosen by Adam DiOrio, president of the Amateur League to play on the All- Star team which opposed the Tro¬ jans. Basketball The opening of the basketball sea¬ son again found the Freshmen actively engaged in athletic competition- A four- team league was formed, and games were played in the Auditorium. These contests were ref¬ ereed by Faculty Coach Steeves and by Charles Espanet, ’38. In the elimina¬ tion contests the Hot Shots and Go¬ ons won semi-final honors. Jtftmtl Litton New Phase of School Life Appeals to the Class of 1941 Freshman Science Club Reorganized Under the supervision of Mr. Benjamin Consoletti, instructor of elementary science, the Freshman Science Club was reorganized in January, 1938. The officers elected for the current school year were David Moriarty, President; June Horgan, Vice-president; Helen Duggan, Secretary; and Peter Vignone, Treasurer. Membership in the organization is extended to those Freshmen in the Science classes who are interested in furthering their education in the field of science beyond the limits of classroom work. Promotion of a better understanding of practical scientific problems is the objective of this group. It is reached by bringing the pupils in actual contact with the problems through demonstrations and observations, and by inspection tours at various scientific and industrial plants. Through the courtesy of the New England Telephone and Tele¬ graph Company, the Public Cleaners and Dyers, and Kampersal’s Dairy the students made some very interesting observations of science at work. High School Band Composed of Some Members of Our Class of ' 41 The musical organization which we so proudly recognize today as the Milford High School band was organized in 1935. Its membership was largely made up of seventh and eighth grade students. A great number of these same students are present members of our Freshman class. The performance of this organization at the Framingham-Milford football game last Fall was only one striking example of its merits. We congratulate this group for its meritous work and eagerly look forward to its successful future. We are proud of the Freshmen members therein. I n September—the opening day of a new school term commenced, at which time we centered upon a new life. We became Freshmen. It was indeed a memorable day for our group, composed of two hundred and fifty-seven. Attending classes in the afternoon was a novelty for us, but we soon became familiar with our new schedule. We were quick to adapt ourselves to our new surroundings and to appreciate the benefits of the student association. Through the medium of this organization we enjoyed many good programs of an en¬ tertaining and educational nature. The many benefits derived from the association are so well known that we shall leave it to our betters to tell. We cannot refrain, however, from recalling the special ex¬ cursion train to Framingham. That we en¬ joyed the ride is a certainty. But more than that we had the pleasure of witness¬ ing perhaps the most interesting game of the football season. Were it not for the special excursion rates which were made available to us, many of us would have been deprived the joys associated with this game, which is looked forward to with great enthusiasm, by all classes. We, as yearlings, were quick to catch the tradi¬ tional fever. For the dance lovers in our class a social gathering was held every Friday evening in the auditorium. To the strains of music furnished by phonograph records we danced our way, we hope, into the hearts of the Sophomores. The members of our class who were ap¬ pointed to the student association were Mary Curran who was elected to the Ac¬ tivities Committee, Alfred Pantano to the Executive Committee, and Helen Duggan, treasurer. We like being high-school students and hope that our three coming years will be as pleasant as our first. 119 Compliments of . A. H. SWEET 6- CO., INC. WM. W. KNIGHTS INSURANCE AGENCY IRVIN G. AMMEN 85 38 Highland St., HOPEDALE, MASS. Telephone 545 LIFE INSURANCE 213 Main Street, MILFORD, MASS. FIRE CASUALTY and MARINE Teacher: “Were you copying his paper?” Student: “No, sir, I was only looking to see if he had mine right.” Compliments of . Compliments of . KAMPERSAL ' S DAIRY WERBER ROSE FURNITURE CO. 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