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

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01Itr (fiaUutimr for the £ rijnol fear —X938-1939 ► SEPTEMBER: The month of beginnings, wherein we again pick up the broken thread of school life. Back to studies, social life—the greet¬ ing of old friends, the meeting of new. Clubs and organizations resume their activities. The football season opens and Milford wins its first game. We are now in the last lap upon the road to our goal, Graduation. September 12 —160 Seniors, 190 Juniors, 211 Sophomores, and 230 Freshmen returned to M. H. S. to again resume their studies.— September 15 —We gradually get settled. Senior Glee Club mee(ts for the first time.— September 16— M. H. S. Band starts its sea¬ son. —September 20 —The enrollment increas¬ es to 804 when James Cooney returns eight days late to attend the first meeting of the Milford High Student Association. —Septem¬ ber 21 —The famous hurricane comes upon us (see picture above.) Also on this day the Junior Science Club opens its 1939 season when Mr. Metcalf asks members to register.— September 22 to September 26 —No school as the roads are full of debris resulting from the “big wind”.— September 29 —M. H. S. S. A. meets and elects Joan Luby Vice-Presi¬ dent and Claire Adams Secretary.—The fol¬ lowing night, Friday night, we attend the first social held by the M. H. S. S. A.— September 30 —Milford wins its first football game of the season at Clinton 13-6. OCTOBER: School is now fully under way. We have recovered from our summer lassitude and have accepted our scholastic obligation with determination. At this time we encountered the first obstacle in our placid path when we met our first set of examinations. We all survived, however, and again resumed our interrupted course, pausing only to prepare the Third Annual Minstrel Show. October 3 —The Junior Science Club holds its first meeting and elects Robert DeWitt Presi¬ dent.— October 4 —Physical Education classes inaugurated at M. H. S. under direction of Coach Steeves.— October 6 —Fall social sched- lue announced by M.H.S.S.A.— October 11 — Pulaski Day Exercises held. Dedication of new flag pole.— October 12 —Columbus Day game at Marlboro; Milford 25-Marlboro 1.— October 13 —Fire drill held. —October 14— Social in Auditorium.— October 15— Minstrel Show cast called out. M. H. S. S. A. holds semi-annual assembly of all four classes.— October 18 —Dante Club reorganized, Ralph Acquafresca ’39, President.— October 19— Freshman Hobby Club formed; Robert Ahern, President.— October 22 —Calagione scores two touchdowns to win game; Milford 12-Natick 6.— October 24 —No school, rain.— October 28 —First set of exams passed out.— October 29 —Milford loses at Norwood; 33-0— October 31 —The Minstrel Show endmen and interloc¬ utor, Kimball SanClemente ’40, meet to re¬ hearse “gags.” NOVEMBER: “What is so rare as a day in autumn?” said an unknown poet. November is the

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QDn iljr ttpxt fmtr pagpfi of this book we present the calendar for the year 1938-1939. This data is a record of the many events which have so added to the enjoyment of our last year here at Milford High School. Let us pause a moment in reminiscence of those activities and in recognition of the people who have made them possible. “Friday night socials” will always bring to mind a happy, carefree gathering of students with Mr. Berry, like a genial host in our midst, encouraging all to participate in the fun. Club activities gave much pleasure but also entailed work on the part of faculty supervisors and student committees. We re¬ member their efforts to interest us in profitable and entertaining meetings with esteem and gratitude. We want all those whose interest and efforts made this pro¬ gram what it was—a summary of happy days—to know that we will always remember them as our friends of Milford High. iEhttnr-iu-Olhtrf. cz ftfizn± donicizLi, Aiisnriatr thitm . 11 e—aa

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month in which autumn reaches its zenith. The trees have donned their most colorful foliage. Weinie roasts are in order. The football season calls many staunch patrons of the team out to give their vocal supports to our eleven. Can we help being poetical? November 3 —The last of our exams are over and we relax by attending a social sponsored by the M. H. S. S. A.— November 4 —We have no school because of Teachers ’ Convention. Football team plays out scoreless tie at Hud¬ son.— November 10— Armistice Day Exercises held in Auditorium.—At night we have a foot¬ ball rally for the annual Milford-Framing- ham game.— November 11 —Armistice Day— We all go to Framingham to see our team tie Framingham 13-13.— November 16 —Nomina¬ tion papers for class elections issued—to be returned by November 17. — November 18 — Class elections held. Michael DeCesare elect¬ ed President of Senior Class.— November 19 —Last football game of season played at Maynard; Maynard 32-Milford 0.— November 22—Kiddies’ Matinee of Minstrel Show.— November 24, 25 —Two performances of Third Annual Minstrel Show.— November 28 — David Garrick Club reorganizes again. Robert DeWitt elected President.— November 30 —Junior Class meets to discuss selection of class ring. DECEMBER: The Yuletide Season, the time of good cheer. Christmas party after Christmas party keeps the John C. Lynch Auditorium busy throughout this thirty-one day period of “peace on earth to men of good will.” Carol playing by Band on Christmas Eve, turkey dinner on Christmas, and then a whole week of vacation, the best Christmas present imaginable. December 1 —Senior Glee Club elects Carlo Fantini, President.— December 2 —Junior Dance Committee conducts social in Auditori¬ um. Very nice! —December 6— Junior Science Club attends Miniature World’s Fair in Bos¬ ton. Frehman Hobby Club holds its Christmas Party.— December 9— Junior Science holds its Christmas Party. Ah, remember the Mistle¬ toe?— December 12 —Horrors! The exams are upon us. Help!— December 14— M. H. S. German Band, John Manuel ’41 Conductor, entertains at Grafton Hospital. —December 15 —Self-Aid Forum organized by Mr. James V. Zurlo of faculty; Horace Gould ’40, President. — December 16 —Dante Club holds Christmas Party. Junior Class selects rings.— December 19 —German and French Clubs hold Christmas Parties.— December 20 —Freshman Science Club holds Christmas Party.— December 21 — M. H. S. S. A. tends Christmas Party to whole school. Officers raffle off thirty Christmas baskets.— December 24 —M. H. S. Band enter¬ tains on Christmas Eve, playing Christmas carols — December 25 —Merry Christmas! No school for a whole week.— December 31— Happy New Year! New Year’s Eve Party held by M. H. S. S. A. JANUARY 1939: The new year is jubilantly rung in. Noble resolutions for more serious study are conscientiously made—and broken. Seniors have many assemblies. Some fortunate mem¬ bers rewarded with a banquet. Coveted honor of O. L. I. Committee announced. Sev¬ eral clubs make excursions for study and pleasure. Basketball players commence series of games pursued by bad luck. Six more months to go. January 3 —We return to school after our period of rest.— January 4 —Assembly of Seniors. Robert DeWitt announced as Editor-in-Chief of O. L. I.—January 6 —Mil¬ ford plays first basketball game at Natick and loses 31-19. Report cards issued.— January 10 —Garrick Club goes to Clark Uni¬ versity to witness Merry Wives of Windsor. —January 11 —First meeting of O. L. I. Com¬ mittee.— January 14—O. L. I. Committee at¬ tends Press Conference at Northeastern.— January 16 —First photos taken for O. L. I.—