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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1940 volume:

The CLASS of 1940 of the FOREWORD: SincE it is tfiE iJ-Eaf oj EUEzy ijeciz C-rook not niEZEftj to L t e a history, Unit alio to ZEcajituZE, in jiazt at bait, ttiE sjsizit and traditions, oj tfiE institution it ZEjiZESEnts, cue talzE joz ouz tfiEtnE ouz haff-cEntury o Id tit He, symhohia oj eS tzEncjtfi, dP ' uzity, and [dJEnaaitu. ddn this joZESEntation oj ouzs may cue rE Ect tfiESE attzihutES. 2 MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL Presents • • • • The 56th EDITION of The OAK for strength LILY for purity IVY for tenacity MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS A. D. 1940 Editor-m-Chief, KIMBALL SAN CLEMENTE Literary Editors, RACHEL CRONIN AUDREY KUSMIN Dedicated to { dJo him . . . it 2 ajzjireciation oj his exceffent guidance to us and our scfzoof, to Izinz . . . in recognition oj his he fief in us, to Izinz ... in acknowledgement oj- his jzatience and understanding, to Izim . . . in gratification joz his interest in us as hoth teacher and friend, we, the cfass oj- iggo, dedicate our edition of the iff ah, jCihg, and dJvg to Mr. Robert J. Cenedella. 6 Robert J. Cenedella A characteristic informal of Mr. Cenedella. From the smiles on Eleanor and Chet we might guess they were reading one of his many radio skits presented on the Chase Sanborn hour, Rudy Valle pro¬ gram and many other noted radio productions. During the climax in the silent movie of the M. H. S. Broadcast, Tony Iacovelli, stresses vehemently, “The mortgage must be paid—or else!” This act brought back many thoughts of those days before our time. Calendar for ’39-40 SEPTEMBER 6 School Reopens. Freshmen, greener than ever. 21 M. H. S. S. A. has reorganization meeting, Regina Calitri appointed Secretary. 26 Election of Science Club officers, Kimball SanClemente, President. 29 First social sponsored by M.H.S.S.A., welcome party to Freshmen. OCTOBER 3 Reorganization of Dante Club, Chili Cistoldi new President. 5 First fire drill; we leave buildings in record time. 7 M.H.S. plays first 1939 game with Clinton, score: 0-0. 10 Distribution of association cards. 11 Instructive talk and fire drill con¬ ducted by Fire-Chief Adams. 12 M.H.S. defeats Marlboro in their new Stadium, 12-0. 16 Boys of Junior Science Club start plans for New York trip to be held in May. 18 Bill Curran elected president of David Garrick Club. 20 The first term exams, are upon us. We are cheered up in the evening by second social of M.H.S.S.A. 21 Natick defeats Milford 13-0. 24 Reorganization of Senior Literary Club. 30 Cast called for Radio Broadcast to be held in place of minstrel show. NOVEMBER 1 Junior Science Club members visit South Main Street fire station. 2 We see how well we did during the first term: we receive our first re¬ port cards. 3 No school—Teachers’ Convention. 4 Milford defeats Hudson 6-0. H. Karak- eian scores touchdown in last minute of game. 6 Announcement made about football train to Framingham, price of $.25 includes ticket to game and transpor¬ tation. 10 Armistice Day exercises held in the morning. Football rally and dance at night sponsored by M.H.S.S.A. “BEAT FRAMINGHAM.” 11 1200 students travel to Framingham to see the Red and White defeated, 13-0. 17 Venetian Glass Blowers entertain in the auditorium, sponsored by M.H.S. S.A. 18 Milford subdues Maynard, 13-12. 20 Junior Science Club entertained by guest speaker and movies. An¬ nouncer Kim. SanClemente gets run¬ ning order of the annual show. DECEMBER 1 Fourth annual show takes to the air, Station M.H.S. broadcasts from audi¬ torium. 4 Football uniforms are unpacked and practice resumes before playoff for Midland League top-honors. 8 Science Club has gay Christmas Party in the auditorium. Boy! did the Seniors use that (Mistletoe!) 9 Horrors! ! Clinton becomes Midland League champions by virtue of a 26-6 victory over M.H.S. in the play¬ off at Hudson. 11 Candidates are called out for basket¬ ball. 15 Again? ? Examinations begin for second term. 20 Dante Club starts Christmas festivi¬ ties with party. 21 “Merry Christmas”! Entire student body enjoys Christmas party with Senior Glee Club entertaining. 24 M.H.S. Band spreads Yuletide joy by playing carols on Christmas Eve. We even played in Miss Cenedella’s front room. 27 Station M.H.S. broadcasts again for benefit of Alumni. 29 Student body welcomes in Leap Year a little early. “Happy New Year.” JANUARY 5 Report cards for second term are is¬ sued. Natick defeats Milford 55 to 25 in first Bay State League basket¬ ball game. 8 9 David Garrick Club journeys to Clark University to witness production of Hamlet. 10 Kimball SanClemente announced as Editor-in-Chief of O. L. I. staff. 11 Organization meeting of O. L. I. committee. Junior Dance Commit¬ tee begins preparations for Junior Prom. 12 Dedham defeats Milford 43-20. Fans are feated at social time following game. 18 Senior writeups are started under direction of “Capra” Cenedella. 22 St. Mary’s defeats M.H.S. 34-22 in first battle for town championship, auditorium filled to the rafters. 26 First senior portraits taken. Milford defeats Walpole 32-24. Balian scores 17 points. 30 Professor Illingworth of Clark Uni¬ versity delights student body with his poems. 31 Commercial Club holds second meet¬ ing and social. FEBRUARY 1 Milford girls hold first basketball game with Hopedale girls. 2 Boys are defeated at Dedham in League game 26-23. 6 Two Shakespearian plays sponsored by M.H.S.S.A. Merchant of Venice played in the afternoon, Macbeth at night. The Red and White return from Norwood with a 43-40 win. 9 In memory of Miss Susan Ranahan public schools have no sessions. 13 First preliminary for Swift Oratorical Contest. 15 No school. Biggest snow storm of winter, even Clem couldn’t get up to the front door. MARCH 1 St. Mary’s defeats M.H.S. in second game, to secure Town Championship, 28-25. 7 Senior glossies received from the photographer. 8 Fourth preliminary for Oratorical Contest. 15 Commercial Club entertained by guest speaker and movies. 21 O. L. I. Business Meeting. “We need more advs.” 26 Junior Science Club members are en¬ tertained by moving pictures sponsored by Bell Telephone Co. 29 Members of Theo-Harmon Club de¬ l ighted at Lily Pons in Lakme at the Boston Opera House. APRIL 3 Meeting of the O. L. I. Committee. “We need more copy.” 6 O. L. I. Committee raises money to help defray costs by a food sale. 10 Barbara Murphy wins Swift Oratori¬ cal contest. 12 Juniors thrilled at their first formal dance. 15 Editor SanClemente brings first copy of O. L. I. to the printer. 22 Lucy Spallone announced as valedic¬ torian. 23 First galley sheets received from printer. 26 Our parents visit school during Open House Day. We have splendid enter¬ tainment for them at night. MAY 1 Three Cheers! We go to press with first, second and last forms of O.L.I. completed. 17 Alumni take part in our annual concert. Ben C. Lancisi, director. 20 Our future scientists hold second Science Fair under direction of Mr. Metcalf. 23 Twenty-two boys and Mr. Metcalf leave for New York and World’s Fair. We hope the sea is not rough! 29 Memorial Day exercises in auditorium. 30 Baseball game between St. Mary’s and Milford High proves itself the most looked-for game of season. JUNE 7 Science Club holds annual May party. Remember the moon Clem made for us? 14 Capacity crowd in auditorium for Senior Hop. Our high school days are drawing closer to the end. 17 Opening of Senior Week. Senior Night held in auditorium. 19 Commencement Exercises. 21 School closes. We Seniors go down the front walk heading for the open roads of life. Meet our Class Valedictorian. She is the at¬ tractive young miss looking right at us. We think her quite versatile, don’t you? 9 ADMINISTRATION (Jn rstrosjizct, cxs ssniors sss tfiat smjjlzasis fa, tssn jj.taas.cl jirimarity on formation, tfisn on information. Jor cjujincj us, (j j jjrsasjjt and exam fats, the strength to afincj to ex fat is ricjht, ixs tfianlz our faculty, administrators, and sujisrxisors. FACULTY CLASS of 1940 Our Men of the “Round Table’’ shown at one of their meetings. Seated from left to right are: Supt. A. O. Caswell, Michael P. Visconti, Esq., Mr. Allen A. Hartwell, Chairman George F. Gray¬ son, Mr. Alex di Giannantonio, William P. DeYitto, Esq., and Mr. Thomas F. Davoren. Milford’s School Committee May we present to you the body of men who are directly responsible for our schools. These men are members of our school com¬ mittee board. Known for their capibility, integrity, and intelligence, these men make the rules and regulations by which all students abide. Supt. A. 0. Caswell Meetings at which precise decisions are made regarding all school matters take place at an appointed time. Seated around the “Round Table,” these men are our knights in armor, fighting for us and with us, in every way possible. To them we owe a vote of thanks—may they con¬ tinue their good work. Our Superintendent Standing forth as an outstanding ex¬ ample of efficiency, intelligence, and gen¬ erosity is our worthy superintendent of schools, Mr. A. O. Caswell. During his many years as superintendent, Mr. Caswell has gained the respect and admiration of scholars, faculty members, and associates. Through his sincere efforts the schools of Milford have greatly improved. Mr. Cas¬ well has always been willing to lend a help¬ ing hand to all, helping to make life more interesting and beautiful through his help. 12 The Office is where Miss Moore is always found with her welcoming smile. Here we see her seated at her desk before the control panel, handing out a slip. Mr. Higgiston says that it must be another tardy slip we see Connie receiving. The Principal’s Office A place where every student finds help or reprimand—the principal’s office. Presid¬ ed over by our principal, Mr. Frank C. Berry and Miss Evelyn Moore, the office is the center of all activities. It is here that all notices are typed, guests received, so¬ cials planned, courses suggested, and rep¬ rimands given. Here Miss Moore can always be found with her ready smile and helping hand for one and all. Her unruffled manner has soothed many students. Mr. Berry, whom we think of as a friend and adviser rather than the principal, can always be depended upon to help with our social functions. Many students can also be thankful to Mr. Berry for his untiring efforts in helping select the courses most suited for them. Thinking of the office will always bring to mind the bulletin board. Here the students could learn what was to take place in the school for the week. Announcements of dances and the announcement of the school honor roll were always looked for¬ ward to by the members of each class. In the years to come, “The Office” will always bring to mind one picture, Mr. Berry at his desk, and Miss Moore, with her welcoming smile seated at hers. Principal F. C. Berry 13 Lucy Iacovelli Algebra Latin Ida R. Kurlansky Business Science Louise Casey Civics Margaret L. Rooney Typewriting Bookkeeping Susanne T. Davoren Latin English Bernard Nolan English Joseph Tosches Algebra Frank C. Berry Principal Ben C. Lancisi Band Orchestra James V. Zurlo Italian Philip O’Donnell Economics Benjamin Consoletti Science Eva Burns Bookkeeping Mary Burns French English Martha Molinari Bookkeeping Italian Madeleine Kynoch History English Agnes Crane English Marion A. Ryan English Latin Margaret A. Pianca French German Agnes R. Lynch Stenography Typewriting Katherine Curtin Shorthand Stenography Margaret M. Pyne Typewriting Shorthand Dorcas Whipple Drawing Harold Moran English Helena Swift Vocal Music Fred A. Metcalf Physics Biology Almorin O. Caswell Superintendent Robert J. Cenedella English Dorothy M. Callahan English History James A. Higgiston Algebra Josephine Calarese Bookkeeping Mary B. Ford Chemistry Geometry Hannah E. Callanan History Sadie A. O’Connell English Expression Marie Cenedella History English Claire Lynch Science Civics % Seniors Left to right: First row—Esther Rovedo, Mary Tumolo, Rose Ferrelli, Yolanda Piergustavo, Claire Morgan, Eleanor Mignone, Josephine Pavento, Eunice Fales, Rachel Cronin, Anna Rizzi, Barbara Murphy, Robert Frascotti, Ruth Moss, Regina Calitri, Nicholas Julian, C ecelia Elder, Dorothy Droney, Beatrice Noorjanian, Lena Gildone, Audrey Kusmin, Edna Walker, Ffelen Gaskill, Elsie Leger, Lucy Spallone, Dorothy Sanchione, Mary Duridas. Second row—Ruth Williams, Yolanda Ferraro, Violet Bishop, Jennie Kaizzi, Jessie Moschilli, Norma Ozzella, Louise DiNunzio, Philip Catusi, Alfred Guidotti, Clara Iannitelli, Fred Clarridge, Jr., Chester Silver, Loring Webber, Kimball SanClemente, Robert Wellman, Israel Helfand, Constance Julian, Alice Scott, William Curran, Raymond Moss, Pauline Manna, Lena Nargi, Jennie D’Arcangelo, Elinor Marelli. Third row—Blanche Marchessault, June Lucier Josephine Guido, Marie Mazzone, Hilda Sartain, Virginia Andreotti, Lillian Marzetta, Eleanor Comolli, Olive Barto, Thelma DePasquale, Josephine Ferretti, Jennie Fino, Mary Santoro, Margaret Balian, Christine Mancini, Katherine Mazzone, Rose Tessicini, Mary Alves, Mildred Bethel, Antoinette Andreola, Adelia Ruscitti, Helen Carrabba, Antonette, Migliacci, Fannie Scirocco, Catherine Bertulli, Anna Ruscitti. Fourth row—Stella Micelotta, Rose Giampietro, Josephine Deleso, Emilia Diotalevi, Doris Di- Girolamo, Filomena DeMattia, Anna Dagnese, Gloria Cenedella, Rita Casey, Julia Delledonna, Mary Iannitelli, Evelyn Bianchi, Alfa Colaianni, 16 Concetta Tosches, Mary Palma, Florence Segal, Winifred Richards, Natalie Goldstein, Mary Maloof, Anna Oneschuk, June Murray, Margaret Panagian, Alice Papelian, Louise Gemma, Mary Feccia, Edith Lucca, Pauline Bourbeau. Fifth row—Nicholas Melpignano, Vincent Tom¬ aso, Francis Sartain, Vartan Panagian, John Mazzarelli, Deno Cecchi, Robert White, Gilbert Waldron, Clayton Wilson, William O ' Brien, Pellegrino, Fornacciari, Thomas Maxfield, Albert Bishop, George Davis, Harry Balian, Michael Parente, Arthur Ferrucci, George Ferguson, Victor Minichiello, Harry Ohanian, Joseph Marcone, John Rappazzini, Hapet Karakeian, Fred Shiffer. Sixth row—William Bocaccino, Alfred Carra- chino, Alfred Comolli, Alfred DeMeo, Joseph DeMaria, Walter Ray, Philip Johnson, Maurice Boland, Joseph Guidi, Joseph Perna, Vincent Ruscitti, Thomas Bernardi, Antonio D’Aless- andro, Kenneth Lague, James Brooks, Krikor Marashian, Martin Goldman, Manuel Dias, Chester Manning, William Johnson. In Review . Robert Frascotti . Ruth Moss . Nicholas Julian . Regina Calitri . Lucy Spallone . . Yolanda Piergustavo . Ruth Moss . Barbara Murphy “Always Ever Onward” . Red and White American Beauty Rose Class President Vice President Treasurer . Secretary . Valedictorian Salutatorian . . Historian . Writer of Will Class Motto . . Class Colors .. Class Flower 17 Mary Adell Alves Freshman Civics Club. Orchestra. English Club. Commercial Club. Silent. . quiet, unconcerned, and contented. . dark eyes. . a shy smile ..the ideal conduct student., the old fashioned type of girl., hates oral topics. Antoinette Marie Andreola Dante Club. Glee Club. Com¬ mercial Club. Science Club. Literary Club. Pleasant, .writing notes is her specialty.. can’t find enough time to say all that she ' d like to. . smiles incessantly, .amiable, .gets along well with her classmates. Virginia Alfonzina Andreotti David Garrick Club. Dante Club. Varsity basketball. Varsity softball. M.H.S. Broadcast. Senior Glee Club. Amiable.. forever combing her hair. .doesn’t like Italian . .boy ! Oh boy! how she can talk..about boys . . loves to argue. . a good friend. Madeline Irene Baker Science Club. Commercial Club. Self-Aid Forum. Energetic. .jitterbugging nimbly on the dance floor..good French student, .popular girl in class room., both with teachers and class mates. Harry Artin Balian Minstrel Show. Basketball. Band. Orchestra. Football. Senior Glee Club. Champion. .one of the high scorers in basketball.. races down the court so fast you’d think a teacher was chasing him..charter member of the Goat Society. Margaret Balian Freshman Glee Club. Freshman Science Club. Senior Glee Club. Self-Aid Forum. Modest., a great sports fan., full of laughter.. quiet but never mousey, .creates her own numer¬ ous hair styles., good example of a polite student. Louise Martha Ballou Freshman Club. David Garrick Club. Junior Science Club. French Club. O. L. I. Com¬ mittee. Art Editor. Artistic. . in the arrangement of her curly hair., in picking her Marty boy., in making chocolate sodas for her male customer., artistic in art., oh, gee!.. what an artist! Olive Rose Marie Barto Freshman Forum. David Gar¬ rick Club. Glee Club. Var¬ sity Basketball. M. H. S. Broadcast. French Club. Freshman Glee Club. Self- Aid Forum; Treasurer. Lit¬ erary Club.. Fashionable. .in thought as well as in dress.. swinging her baton before the disobedient orchestra., as for beaus..Ina Ray wears them in her hair. Thomas John Bernardi French Club. Contented. . small in stature but big in his ways..our handsome lad from a farm., foxy in more ways than one. .temper like his smile, even and true. Catherine Nora Bertulli Freshman Science Club. Civics Club. Commercial Club. Self- Aid Forum. Calm, .quiet, .when she talks it means something. . attractive . . especially to a certain boy from Franklin. .our caption for “Kit- tie is “tall, dark and scrump¬ tious.” Mildred Winona Bethel Baseball. Basketball. Orchestra. Senior Glee Club. French Club. Sunny.. little girl with a big appetite.. loves to talk and gig¬ gle., but stops the giggling when you mention chemistry or his¬ tory., has pep, vim, vigor. Evelyn Patricia Bianchi Freshman Science Club. Civics Club. Commercial Club. Bas¬ ketball. Glee Club. Self- Aid Forum. Enthusiastic. . especially when talking about Butch., rides to school in his milk truck nearly every morning., do you help de¬ liver the milk, Evelyn? Albert Edward Bishop Commercial Club. Freshman Science Club. Glee Club. Shy..as tall as he is bashful., courteous and reserved .. his smile is a rarity.. Oh! the poor girls., very quiet., a teacher ' s dream in consequence. Violet Renilson Bishop Freshman Science Club. David Garrick Club. Science Club. Glee Club. Literary Club. Argumentative.. history favorite subject. . helpful, .cheerful, .likes to skate., fond of riding motor¬ cycles and bicycles.. would rather wear riding pants than a dress. . likes the freshmen. William Pasquale Bocaccino Commercial Club. Studious.. one of the quiet classmates .. never works too hard ..likes a joke on someone else., hates to be called Willie.. H ' ya Willie.. picks his girl friends from his own class. .that’s pa¬ triotism. Maurice Milton Boland Band. Freshman Science Club ; Secretary. Orchestra. David Garrick Club. Science Club. Minstrel Show, M. H. S. Broadcast. Garrick Club Play. O. L. I. Committee. Dashing..did you feel that breeze?.. Bud just passed., he can swing a mean trombone as well as a mike.. Bud and the ladies., what a combination ! Pauline Agnes Bourbeau David Garrick Club. French Club. Glee Club. M. H. S. Broadcast. Junior Basket¬ ball. Freshman Forum Club. Droll., loves whizzing down streets riding her bicycle., not an amateur at springing her style of jokes, .ballad singer of (musical) note., she can be proud of her good-natured disposition. James Burton Brooks English Forum. Freshman Sci¬ ence Club. Commercial Club. Sportsmanlike.. the silent type ..loves to hunt and fish., when not hunting game, tries to bag the answers to history questions., very industrious, .even in his studies. Regina Carmella Calitri Class Secretary. M. H. S. S. A. Secretary. David Garrick Club. Dante Club. Dante Plays. Minstrel Show. Glee Club. Freshman Science Club. O. L. I. ; Commercial Editor. Commercial Club; Secretary. Forum Club. Lit¬ erary Club. M. H. S. Broad¬ cast. Musical., the nightingale of our class.. popular among students as among teachers.. the smiling office girl., the good citizenship student ..sings her way into everybody ' s heart. Helen Theresa Carraba Freshman Science Club. Com¬ mercial Club. Literary Club. Frivolous. .jitterbuggin’ not only on dance floors but even on streets.. changes boyfriends every week or so., right now she sticks to one curly-headed graduate. . who next? Alfred Anthony Carrachino Commercial Club. Suave..moves about the school as unobtrusively as a Japanese butler., not so unobtrusive in his spare period.. slicks his hair with slicum.. dresses like Beau Brummel. Rita Mae Casey Freshman Science Club. Fresh¬ man Civics Club. Fresh¬ man Forum. David Garrick Club. Literary Club. Com¬ mercial Club. Fnconcerned. .cool. . indifferent ..working in school.. working in Woolworth’s. . these tasks keep her busy daily., still keeps in tune with the male sex..quite tune¬ ful, too. Philip Janies Catusi Class President 1. Freshman Science Club ; President. Or¬ chestra. Commercial Club. Glee Club. Rhythmic.. divides his time evenly between music and a red head., the red head leaves him tingley .. depends on his neighbor f r his shorthand.. swings out with torrid zest on drums and trombone. GALLEY 2 Deno Richard Cecchi Freshman Civics Club. Com¬ mercial Club. Dante Club. Glee Club. Self-Aid Forum. Quiet., a veritable Harpo Marx for silence. .Oh ! how he can fight with a certain girl., and dance with her, too..one of the brains behind the Commercial Club Clambakes in our Junior year. Gloria Evelyn Cenedella Freshman Science Club. Civics Club. Commercial Club. Self-Aid Forum. Lackadaisical. .quite bashful., very even-tempered despite her red hair, .keeps in trim by roller¬ skating very often..her interests are out of town..so is he. Achille Joseph Cistoldi English Forum. Dante Club; President. Minstrel Show. Theo-Harman Club ; Presi¬ dent. Junior Science Club. O. L. I. Committee. Dance Committee. Daring, .creative with his hands. . speed-demon. . where is the blue heaven in Framingham? squeeze-box musician, . egg-otisti- caL.and knows all his chickens by their first names. Fred William Clarridge, Jr. Freshman Science Club. David Garrick Club. Junior Sci¬ ence Club. M. H. S. Broad¬ cast. Freshman Literary Forum. Literary Club. O. L. I. Committee; Business Manager. Businesslike. . always hurrying . . never worrying — much. . never lacking companions.. often seen on Pine Street., has a mind of his own..ask his teachers. Alfa Aurora Colaianni Commerical Club. Smiling, .goes to orchestra re¬ hearsals so willingly, .why? ask her., a golden voice and a lovely personality.. always on hand when a friend is in need.. One- third of the Musketeers. Alfred Caesar Comolli English Club. Science Club. Glee Club. Commercial Club. Football captain. Literary Club. Scrappy, .talented and alert leader on gridiron .. looks forward to third period history class. . heart beats faster at thought of a certain Dottie. .diametrically opposite to Cousin Thelma. Eleanor Beverly Comolli Commercial Club. David Garrick Club. Glee Club. M. H. S. Broadcast. Civics Club. Sci¬ ence Club. Bored, .in regards to her school- work and responsibility.. but with Billy of Harvard she’s agoin’ places. .hates being teased by 0’B..or does she?..has good taste in clothes. Thelma Eleanor Comolli Freshman Science Club. Civics Club. Dante Club. David Garrick Club. Commercial Club. Senior Glee Club. Noisy..once called “Gone with the Wind”..still fits, .dashing here and there., never lighting any place long, .likes basketball ..draws well. .especially during English recitations. Joseph Thomas Connearney Science Club. Glee Club. David Garrick Club. Commercial Club; Vice-President. Bas¬ ketball. Garrick Club plays. Sociable.. newcomer last year., flashy sox and bow ties., man about town with the girls—lover of doughnuts at recess, .knows his hardware. Claire Lillian Creasia Science Club. Glee Club. Com¬ mercial Club. Dante Club. Literary Club. Blithe, .likes all kinds of sports ..appreciates good music., fond of dancing and the movies. . likes to wear various types of clothes ..substitutes for her sister-in- law in Woolworth’s. Rachel Catherine Cronin Senior Glee Club. David Garrick Club ; Vice-President. Junior Science Club; Vice-Presi¬ dent. French Club. Theo- Harmon Club. O. L. 1. Com¬ mittee ; Assistant Editor. M. H. S. S. A. ; Vice-Presi¬ dent. Popular., a pleasing personality ..a snappy dresser.. good French student..always enjoys a joke., witty., sport fan., wows us at patriotic assemblies with her elocutionary brilliance. William Edward Curran Baseball. Basketball. Freshman Literary Club; President. Dance Committee. Junior Science Club. French Club. David Garrick Club; Presi¬ dent. Even-tempered.. our basketball Capt.. . receives letters from girls who see him play, .good looking . .the delight of the girls and a friend of the boys., and that’s high praise. Anna Marie Dagnese Science Club. Commercial Club. Literary Club. Lovable. . always pleasing. . Kay Kyser admirer.. pretty as a pic¬ ture. . Hollywood bound., will be a dietician, .when biology is no longer required, .brought one graduate back to school this year. Antonio Joseph D’Alessandro Freshman Science Club. Base¬ ball. Commercial Club. Slim, .touring Romeo, .knows Hopedale ' s, Framingham ' s, and Bellingham’s girls as well as Mil¬ ford ' s.. everyone thinks lie ' s tall, dark, handsome.. particularly the girls. Jennie Marie D’Arcangelo Freshman Forum. Freshman Glee Club. Senior Glee Club. Soft-hearted.. always ready to give a helping hand.. doesn’t be¬ lieve in copying, .quiet, .honest snd sincere..can spot your mis¬ takes at twenty paces, .but she ' s kind when she correets them. George Warren Davis Commercial Club. Solemn.. sober appearing as a country judge..yet always ready to share in good jokes, .quiet ap¬ pearance is just a cover-up for his slow efficient method of doing things. Jeannette Dorothy DeBoer Freshman Civics Club. Elemen¬ tary Science Club. Optimistic.. forever looking on the bright side of things., her docile temper belies her red hair ..practically supports Mr. Wrig- ley..pet preference: writing notes in school. Josephine Marie Deleso Commercial Club. Civics Club. Basketball. Determined..one of our school’s leading athletes.. always has a smile for a blue girl..a typical out-door person. . loves skating, also a graduate. Julia Iris Delledonne Glee Club. Minstrel Show. David Garrick Club. Commercial Club. Literary Club. Senior Glee Club. Varsity Basket¬ ball. Mirthful., a musical laugh that makes everybody roar with Judy ..loves basketball..but hates to wear a gym suit, .studious, .but prefers a pass to the Ideal Theatre. Joseph Anthony DeMaria Industrious..a very shy boy., very clever with his hands..his courtesy comes from within., all fine things have not been done by the loudest. Frances Marie DeMattia Lean.. resembling the leaning Tower of Pisa., looks down at a certain short Johnny., what a pair ' ...she supplies the buggy to be sure. Alfred Vincent DeMeo Civics Club. Silent.. never a peep out of Fred. .usually prepared in his lessons.. forever glancing at the clock., slow but sure, .that’s in¬ dependent Fred. Thelma Marie DePasquale Freshman Science Club. Fresh¬ man Glee Club. David Gar¬ rick Club. Senior Glee Club. Talkative, .the well dressed girl.. always seen doing the talking, .shortly to become a duchess.. likes to attract atten¬ tion., but hates to study. Norma Loretta DeSantis Freshman Science Club. Com¬ mercial Club. Basketball. Literary Club. Composed. . serene, even-temp- pered, and quiet., still manages to think of a certain Vincent..a grand baby who plays a baby grand., one of our best dressed girls. Manuel Dias, Jr. Nautical.. “Sure I ' ll help you” ..cross-country Romeo., ask Gloria.. never loses a friend once made. . “Manney” hopes to make the Navy.. “I tried to join in Springfield only yesterday.” Doris Ann DiGirolamo Freshman Forum Club. Fresh¬ man Civics Club. Freshman Minstrel Show. Sincere, .look up at our tall, blond, and ever-smiling class¬ mate, .a true friend, .conspic¬ uous by her absence at our socials . .prefers to stay home and dream about one Bob Taylor. Louise Marie DiNunzio Freshman Forum. Freshman Civics Club. Dante Club. Minstrel Show. David Gar¬ rick Club. Librarian. Glee Club. Voluble. . always sketching., draws “Dopey as well as Disney ..always talking.. it ' s history, of course..star basket-shooter of the Crimson Basketball team. Emilia Marina Diotalevi Commercial Club. Freshman Civics Club. True-hearted.. but still makes her share of noise., gets along with all her teachers.. has plenty of pals because of her frankness ..smiles and eats heartily. Dorothy Margaret Droney Freshman Forum. David Garrick Club. Junior Science Club. French Club. Basketball. Senior Glee Club. O. L. I. Committee. Sweet, .ray of sunshine.. al¬ ways worrying over lessons., an excellent German and art student . . loves children . . teases people and how they like it.. attractive and charming. Mary Duridas Civics Club. English Forum. Varsity Basketball. David Garrick Club. Commercial Club. Senior Glee Club. Peppy.. always chattering. . al¬ ways in a happy mood, .earnest and co-operative. . a lover of all sports., a ready laugh., a sincere friend.. rides in a Ford from Franklin. Cecelia Mary Elder Forum Club. Freshman Glee Club. David Garrick Club. Basketball. Theo-Harmon Club; Secretary and Treas¬ urer. Minstrel Show. French Club. Senior Glee Club. O. L. . Committee. Lively., gay and humorous., oh, so Blissful.. always fluttering ..how often we hear her speak French..and everything else, the old chatterbox. Eunice Marion Fales Class Secretary. Minstrel Show. Commercial Club. David Garrick Club. Literary Club ; Treasurer. Senior Glee Club. Freshman Science Club. Freshman Civics Cl ub . Freshman Forum. O. L. I. Committee ; Secretary. Reserved.. prominent and alert . .majors as a secretary, .quite a pretty one, too.. conscientious in school and out of school.. quite popular in many activities. Mary Josephine Feccia Minstrel Show. Ring Committee. Commercial Club. Tranquil., a true friend., very warm hearted..how often her lit¬ tle giggle is heard.. always hap¬ py., her smile is a silver lining lo our clouds. George Edward Ferguson Freshman English Club. Fresh¬ man Science Club. Football. Commercial Club. Senior Glee Club. Carefree.. always we find George in the same cheerful mood ..at the dance, on the athletic field, and in the classroom., ardent jitterbug and popular music lover., he ' d walk a mile for a Camel. Yolanda Marie Ferraro Freshman Science Club. Fresh¬ man Forum. Dante Club. Commercial Club. Senior Glee Club. Glib. . entertains herself by singing, .takes part in many minstrel shows., likes to give compliments to people., took ac¬ counting in her senior year be¬ cause she likes a Leger. Rose Marie Ferrelli Forum Club. Dante Club. Gar¬ rick Club. Minstrel Show. Ring Committee. Civics Club. Freshman Science Club. O. L. I. Committee. Glee Club. Freshman Glee Club. Loquacious.. “Don’t call me ' Rosie ' ..but we still do..easy to start her arguing but hard to stop her., no red head ' s temper ever beat Rose’s. Josephine Marie Ferretti Freshman Forum Club. Fresh¬ man Civics Club. Commer¬ cial Club. Dante Club. Glee Club. Inquisitive.. talks a great deal, about Framingham . yearns for her favorite dish,steak.. a capable of¬ fice girl, or so we ' re told..also loves to dance with a Junior. Arthur Ralph Ferrucci Freshman Science Club. Or¬ chestra. Minstrel Show. Commercial Club. Band. Agreeable .. cheerful and help¬ ful., ardent basketball fan., quiet and patient student in classroom ..hard working paintshop keeper . .musician who doesn’t like to practice. Jennie Grace Fino Dante Club. Freshman Science Club. Glee Club. Changeable.. walking ever so slow when in an awful hurry. . always singing “Oh. Johnny”., who is he?., loyal and sincere despite her ironic manner. Pellegrino John Fornaciari Science Club. Football. Band. Orchestra. Commercial Club. Glee Club. Happy “T”..a jitterbug when the principal wasn ' t looking., worries about studies but does nothing about it..wilts in school but blossoms at a party.. inter¬ ested in the graduates, or shall we say the graduate? Robert Charles Frascotti Minstrel Show. Baseball. Foot¬ ball. Basketball. Commer- mercial Club. Senior Glee Club. Class President. Humorous.. has a large num¬ ber of jokes to tell, buys his candy at Cooper’s Cut Rate, .scintillates on the diamond and the gridiron ..loves recordings.. enjoys danc¬ ing too. Helen Marie Gaskill Senior Glee Club. English For¬ um. Freshman Glee Club. David Garrick Club. O.L.l. Committee. Smiling.. always cheerful., never in bad spirits.. domestic¬ ally inclined.. bet she’d make a good housewife for someone., most helpful of the Senior girls. Louise Filomena Gemma David Garrick Club. Commercial Club. Freshman Glee Club. Senior Glee Club. Minstrel Show. Conscientious.. talkativo ..per¬ petual giggler, .likes typing. . loves to skate.. always talking about her brother.. likes her drawing class best of all periods ..likes accordian music..and one who makes it. Rose Marie Giampietro Freshman Science Club. Com¬ mercial Club. Literary Club. Ambitious, .very studious, .al¬ ways has her shorthand home¬ work done., loves reading..en¬ joys talking about the newest books published.. her vacations were always crammed with ad¬ ventures. Lena Dolores Gildone Dante Club. O. L. I. Committee. Forum. Glee Club. Girl’s Softball. Fun-loving. . gets good marks without effort.. interested in a boy named “Al”..has a tech¬ nique in combing hair., don’t get her giggling.. she never stops. Martin Murray Goldman Freshman Forum. Band. Or¬ chestra. Junior Science Club. David Garrick Club. Minstrel Show. M. H. S. Broadcast. Pugnacious.. what has Martie got that Joe Penner hasn’t?.. Miss Ryan knows., the audience is still wondering about the Army., his cartoons will surely land in Esquire someday. Nathalie Goldstein Commercial Club. Minstrel Show. David Garrick Club. English Forum. Freshman Science Club. Civics Club. Incredible, .incredible ideas., incredible dreams, .incredible gush of words.. incredible images and incredible grammar in her com¬ positions. . incredible good humor in the face of insults, .that’s Nathalie., no one like her., but everyone likes her. Joseph Nicholas Guidi Dante Club. Forum. Freshman Science Club. Senior Glee Club. Smooth.. quiet in a school room ..but noisy with the girls.. Theresa doesn ' t mind it..likes to crack jokes. . thinks reading is a waste of time., but girls aren ' t Josephine Rose Guido Wistful.. never talks unless necessary, .does her shorthand during the history class, .her numerous blouses are the envy of the rest of us..an angel with a clean face. Alfred Henry Guidotti Freshman Science Club. Junior Dance Committee. Commer¬ cial Club ; President. Well-known.. half-back on the team., neat in appearance.. makes acquaintances easily., has many admirers., a regular attendant at our socials., you should hear him play a piano ! Israel Jacob Helfand Forum Club. Junior Science Club. David Garrick Club. Assistant Football Manager. Chairman of Ring Commit¬ tee. French Club. Color Guard. Literary Club. O. L. I. Committee. Likeable.. does his homework faithfully, .everyone borrows it before class..can take a joke., does well in his studies..has a host of friends. Clara Rita Iannitelli Freshman Science Club. Dante Club. Junior Dance Com¬ mittee. Commercial Club. Social Committee. Minstrel Show. Senior Glee Club. Witty., a classroom just can ' t be complete without her., her contagious giggle affects every¬ body., the life of the party., and you should see her dance! Mary Emma Iannitelli Basketball. Freshman Glee Club. Dante Club. Senior Glee Club. Commercial Club ; Nominating Committee. Unselfish. . always willing to supply jelly doughnuts at recess time.. tripping a light fantastic toe. . no gathering complete with¬ out her dimpled presence, .we’¬ re curious.. which of the Di An¬ tonios is it? Philip Arthur Johnson Freshman Science Club. Insouciant, .curly hair, freck¬ les, and an intriguing smile. . doesn’t attend our socials., but don’t get us wrong; he likes the ladies. . ask Gracie !. . retires at 8 A. M., comes to at 1 P. M. William Gray Johnson, Jr. Band. Commercial Club. Ele¬ mentary Science Club. Foot¬ ball Manager. Blameless, .best known boy in school.. better - late - than - nev¬ er Johnson.. well liked., never remembered yet to bring his bi¬ ology notebook to class. Constance Ann Julian David Garrick Club. Forum Club. Dance Committee. Senior Glee Club. Freshman Glee Club. Minstrel Show. Com¬ mercial Club. Lexicographical.. small but has big ideas..a good sport in every¬ thing..her interests lie in Ogle¬ thorpe.. appreciates a good book ..enjoys good music. Nicholas Joseph Julian Freshman Science Club. Sootball. Basketball. Baseball. Com¬ mercial Club. Dante Club. Class Treasurer. Athletic.. like a preying hawk on the gridiron., a canary in the showers., a cooing dove with Olga.. Editor’s Note—that last is subject to change without notice. Jennie Helen Kaizzi Freshman Science Club. Civics Club. Minstrel Show. David Garrick Club. Commercial Club. Theo-Harmon Club. Glee Club. Librarian. Variable.. Jennie Jekyll and Mrs. Hyde., sleepy in school but a hyper-thyroid outside.. fond of good music.. generous, especially when needed., how often we hear her chatter. Hapet Karakeian Football. Junior Science Club. Husky.. a bundle of dynamite and a pass-snarer is what Hud¬ son High found our Hapet to be . . watch out, Hapet, the pros are after you., his heart ' s in the right place, but he has a float¬ ing rib. Audrey Sylvia Kusmin Varsity Basketball. Orchestra. Junior Science Club. David Garrick Club. French Club. Literary Editor of the O.L.I. Freshman Forum Club. M. H. S. S. A. Officer. Alluring., a leader in sports, school work, and activities.. in fun too..entices Sid with her at¬ traction.. plays the reliable Sam¬ aritan to many a lad. .we’re proud of her. Kenneth Edward Lague Commercial Club. Football. Happy-go-lucky.. talkative and carefree, .unconcerned about schoolwork. . but not about sports ..one of our fighting football heroes. . loves to argue, .president of the Goat Society. Elise Marie Leger Minstrel Show. Class Secretary. Basketball. David Garrick Club. French Club ; Presi¬ dent. Literary Club; Head Treasurer, O. L. I. Commit¬ tee. Glee Club. M. H. S. Broadcast. Sophisticated, .always smiling. . a walking dictionary.. helpful— especially to Mr. Cenedella.. Erases the boards., then drives home in a Packard. Anita Ann Lombardi Dante Club. English Forum. Freshman Science Club. David Garrick Club. Commercial Club. Senior Glee Club. Basketball. Friendly, .lots of fun., likes Christmas and summer vacations ..because a southern college boy comes home then., don ' t blame her for singing “Oh, Johnny. Oh.” Edith Joanna Lucca Shy. .her speech is like the echo of a whisper..her presence like the shadow of a ghost..her life is well-ordered, like a bee¬ hive without the buzzing. . dainty wistful, .we’ve always wanted to know her better. June Marie Lucier Freshman Glee Club. Freshman Science Club. Literary Club. Unruffled, .not very talkative., a quiet manner and a pleasant disposition.. when you ask her a history question, a puzzled look spreads itself over her face., a good daydreamer. Mary Maloof Commercial Club. Civics Club. Science Club. Exuberant. .Natural curly hair ..contagious giggle.. loves to swim .. dislikes getting up early., door-tender for Miss Lynch., al¬ ways writing poetry, .wants to be a dietician.. will probably rhyme her menus. Christine Marie Mancini Science Club. Literary Club. Sedate..an ardent sports fan., always studious during study per¬ iods, .worries the hours away until one o’clock..but no sign of grey hair yet..always talkative. Pauline Edith Manna Dante Club. Science Club. David Garrick Club. Literary Club. Jolly, .likes all sports.. loves to listen to her favorite orchestra ..dancing does not interest her ..strives to do her best in all her subjects.. tries to avoid using her glasses. Chester Newton Manning Commercial Club. Easy-going.. quiet, content, and unexcitable. . when he gets a job. he keeps plugging at it., always ready to drop studies for a chat ..has good taste in literature. Krikor Marashian Band. French Club. Amicable.. small but so active ..amusing and very entertaining ..tries to be so in the company of a pretty sophomore.. looking for Krikor?. .look for a white sweater. Blanche Leola Marchessault Freshman Science Club. Civics Club. Literary Club. Mild., gentle in temper and disposition.. sage advisor to all her friends. . quiet in class., re¬ minds us of the little girl who wasn ' t there..but she ' s definitely there when called on. Joseph Anthony Marcone Minstrel Show. Freshman Science Club. Class Treasurer. Foot¬ ball. Baseball Manager. Glee Club. Commercial Club. Agreeable. . it’s variety for Joe ..likes football.. does fairly well in his school work..enjoys danc¬ ing..dresses like Adolph Menjou ..popular too: our treasurer for three years. Elinor Marie Marelli Quiet, .silence is golden .. what¬ ever she says is worth hearing very studious.. does she know her chemistry ?.. always busy re¬ citing., a teacher’s dream. Lillian Margaret Marzetta Commercial Club. David Garrick Club. Dante Club. Basket¬ ball. Radiant., the raining empress of pulchritude of the Plains., shows her sophistication at times . . attracts much attention with her long wavy hair..has a fixed aversion to Room B-2. Thomas Conley Maxfield Minstrel Show. Senior Glee Club. Impish.. Freshmen think he’s assistant principal. . Sophomores begin to wonder why he ' s in the office.. Juniors have got wise to him. .Seniors helped put him there ..really a. fine friend. John Arthur Mazzarelli Dante Club ; Treasurer. Com¬ mercial Club. Social Com¬ mittee. Girl-shy.. but what happens in Worcester?, .always prepared to deliver his oral topics.. chubbv. . no time for sports.. exercises when running to school for fear of being late. Katherine Elizabeth Mazzone Science Club. Glee Club. Dante Club. Indolent.. never speaks out of turn..in need of money? Kitty will supply it., always fit ps a fiddle, and ready for a vacation . . dislikes Italian. Stella Marie Micelotti Senior Glee Club. Commercial Club. Literary Club. Fresh¬ man Civics Club. Chatterish.. polite and active . .dynamic as a package of T.N.T. . .always trying to find new mis¬ chief to get into., very good- natured.. talkative as a parrot. Antoinette Theresa Migliacci Commercial Club. Dante Club. Glee Club. Forum Club. Literary Club. Neat., her natural curly hair is the envy of everyone.. friendly ..a conscientious toiler in the scholastic vineyard. .enjoys her Italian class., and the grocer who’s in it, too. Eleanor Regina Mignone Freshman Glee Club. Senior Glee Club. Dance Committee. Commercial Club. O. L. I. Committee. Forum Club. Bas¬ ketball. Entertaining. . girl about town ..the dancing enthusiast. . laughs and cries at the same time..has skill at tossing a basketball., always seen with her Johnny. Victor Americo Minichiello Orchestra. Band. Minstrel Show. M. H. S. Broadcast. Theo- Harmon Club. Commercial Club. Glee Club. Corny., that fellow with the trumpet?, .that Ziggie Kelly., blows on that horn., never wor¬ ries about school.. Cherry Street folks sure take a lot., played Samaritan to a little child., for which we respect him. Marie Dolores Mazzone Forum. David Garrick Club. Commercial Club. Nominat¬ ing Committee. Minstrel Show. Glee Club. Demure. . sincere in her school work., enjoys plays, particularly O ' NeiH’s Beyond the Horizon.. wins many friends.. kisses the radio after a swing band session . .prefers pork chops to orchids. Nicholas Kenneth Melpignano Minstrel Show. Literary Club. Commercial Club. Basket¬ ball. Science Club. Forgetful.. would trade a blue orchid for a Rose..would trade studies for a nap., would trade baseball bat for a gun. . would trade caviar for rhubarb. Claire Marie Morgan Civics Club; Vice-President. English Forum. Freshman Science Club. David Garrick Club. Commercial Club. French Club. Glee Club. Literary Club. Minstrel Show. M. H. S. Broadcast. O. L. I. Committee. Sportive.. sunny disposition., conscientious worker.. always bub¬ bling with excitement, .a charm¬ ing chatterbox. .how does she think of so much to say?., and what has Uxbridge got that Mil¬ ford hasn’t? Jessie Ann Moschilli Freshman English Club. Com¬ mercial Club. Glee Club. Literary Club. Cheerful.. Jeppie can be so sil¬ ly when she wants to., who’s the little boy who attracts her atten¬ tion?. . despite her sly ways, Jep is a faithful friend. Raymond Elwood Moss English Forum. Science Club. Minstrel Show. Basketball. Band. Football. David Gar¬ rick Club. Junior Science Club. Senior Glee Club. Orchestra. Dance Commit¬ tee. Fickle.. variety of girls is the spice of his life..great ambitions with minimum effort. . independent and indifferent.. first to bolt for the door when the bell sounds. Ruth Helen Moss Freshman Forum Club ; Treasur¬ er. Freshman Science Club. Civics Club. David Garrick Club. Commercial Club. Dance Committee. Minstrel Show. Class Vice President. Cheer Leader. Senior Glee Club. Historian. Literary Club ; Treasurer. Fair., as her hair and com¬ plexion.. fair in dealing with her classmates, .oh, but not with the male sex., chooses a variety, as Ray does., and don ' t they come in h-Andy? William George O’Brien Indifferent.. the office boy who longs for a smoke..the cause of the Great Flood in C-4.. witty when awake., his Monday morn¬ ing drowsiness might be the re¬ sult of active weekends.. how about it, Obie? Harry Ohanian Band. Baseball Team. Basket¬ ball. Commercial Club. Min¬ strel Show. David Garrick Club. Football Team. Junior Science Club. Garrick Club Play. Brawny., a student in the classroom., a sportsman on the gridiron., a diplomat with any problem..but alas not a musician with the bass drum. . no one is perfect. Barbara Theresa Murphy O.L.I. Committee; Photo Editor. Forum Club. Junior Science Club. French Club. David Garrick Club. Senior Glee Club. Girls ' Varsity Basket¬ ball. M. H. S. S. A. Officer. Garrick Club Play. Desirable.. combination of beau¬ ty and brains, .doesn’t know whom to root for at St. Mary’s Milford High games..to judge by her ad¬ mirers, gentlemen still prefer blondes. June Frances Ann Murray Civics Club. Commercial Club. Glee Club. Responsive. . laughing, cheerful disposition .. equally at home both on dance floor and in classroom ...Johnny ivas her man., must have done her wrong..it’s Victor now. Lena Rose Nargi Civics Club. Freshman Science Club. Ring Committee. Com¬ mercial Club. German Club. Glee Club. David Garrick Club. Conscientious.. the reading en¬ thusiast. . likes to write, .our future Dorothy Thompson.. al¬ ways readv to help..enters into German class with a heil nonny non n y and a hot ja! ja! Beatrice Madeline Noorjanian Civics Club. Freshman Science Club. Forum Club. Com¬ mercial Club. M. H. S. Broadcast. Literary Club. O. L. I. Committee. Impatient.. fidgety and snappish as Edna May Oliver, .still not so in need of vitamins as the act¬ ress., one of our hardworking students, .displays sincerity and ambition. Anna Oneschuck Freshman Civics Club. Minstrel Show. Commercial Club. Senior Glee Club. Sweet.. always neatly dressed., her hair looks neat too., her beautiful face adds to the neat¬ ness., quiet and honest. . always speaks at the right time in a schoolroom.. add these all up and you’ll have Anna. Norma Maria Ozzella French Club. David Garrick Club. Congenial.. everybody ' s friend ..always ready to lend her home¬ work.. doesn’t talk much., good scholar.. knows her French when she feels like doing it. Mary Antoinette Palma Capricious, .looks like a sen- orita from down Mexico way. . but has the vim, vigor, and vi¬ tality of a northern lass., flash! what tall senior football star gets what kind of notes from Mary! Margaret Panagian Senior Glee Club. Tranquil, .likes shorthand, .fond of sewing. . interested in sports., the teacher’s right hand girl., a twin. .natural curly hair..lucky girl!..a reliable student. Vartan Panagian Militaristic, .his favorite sport is target practice, .amuses himself playing football.. likes to work . . a movie fan. . humorous jokes appeal to him. . interested in the Army. Alice Mary Papelian Freshman Science Club. English Forum Club. Commercial Club. Senior Glee Club. Civics Club. Minstrel Show. M. H. S. Broadcast. Liter¬ ary Club. Basketball. Unobtrusive.. never disturbs a class by talking. . often saves a class by reciting. . more poised than the rest of us on the day of a history test. Ann Papelian Freshman English Club. Ele¬ mentary Science Club. Civics Club. Basketball. Commer¬ cial Club. Senior Glee Club. Timid., likes to study., never opens her mouth during history period, .a bit bashful with the boys..does not like to dance..at least it looks that way. Michael Thomas Parente Science Club. Civics Club. David Garrick Club. Commercial Club. Glee Club. M. H. S. Broadcast. Mercurial.. hard to convince., but when he gets started, watch out., full of cute tricks.. Ex¬ ample : going to the ' 39 Junior Prom stag..just oconomy-mind- ed, that’s all. Yolanda Mary Piergustavo Freshman Science Club. Forum. Dante Club. Dante Club Plays. Commercial Club. Glee Club. O. L. I. Commit¬ tee. Dependable.. ready, willing, and able to work., our enthusiastic pianist. . always sits in an unusu¬ al position.. makes her own clothes., but they look like Fifth Avenue models. Enrico Richard Pisarro Unexcitable.. always manages to slip into the room before eight., quiet and industrious., every morning he can be seen hurrying across the park laden with his one book. John Francis Rappazzini Commercial Club. Football. Base¬ ball ; Captain. Glee Club. Tough ..snatches homework from quivering damsels.. swoops on enemy backfield men., snarls at umpires., and teachers.. but has a softer side., as witness his rendezvous by the piano. Walter Noble Ray English Forum. Freshman Sci¬ ence Club. Basketball. Com¬ mercial Club. Senior Glee Club. Baseball. David Gar¬ rick Club. Resolute.. industrious and busi¬ ness-like .. knows his way around in dark., and not only in the theatre either.. drives so slow he wouldn ' t even be pinched in Worcester.. most photographed man in school. Josephine Louise Pavento English Forum. Dante Club ; Secretary. Italian Plays. David Garrick Club. Junior Science Club. Freshman Glee Club. Senior Glee Club. Basketball. O. L. I. Com¬ mittee. Ring Committee. Literary Club Secretary. Modest. . always has her home¬ work done.. generous with it, too., willing to have fun . . an en¬ thusiastic basketball player., the benevolent treasurer on Monday mornings. Joseph Anthony Perna Science Club. English Club. Dante Club. Commercial Club. Goodnatured. .curly black hair and winning personality.. always ready to forget studies for fun. . likes to read., but not for book reports. . loves to talk. Winifred Elizabeth Richards Science Club. Glee Club. Fluent, .chews the rag in the Ideal Theatre with those who chew her candy., went to the Prom with an underclassman., but still goes for Ted in a big way. Anna Mae Rizzi Freshman Forum Club. Junior Science Club. French Club. German Club. O. L. I. Com¬ mittee. David Garrick Club. Literary Club. Companionable . . every- one’s friend.. always ready to lend her homework.. the faculty’s Girl Friday on Thursday. .con¬ sistently of high standing in all her scholastic endeavors. Esther Judith Rovedo Mannerly., is she hiding or is she busy with outside activities? ..never complains., a bit bash¬ ful., does her own school work., makes good grades in all her sub¬ jects. Adelia Marie Ruscitti Freshman Science Club. Com¬ mercial Club. Ring Com¬ mittee. Self-composed.. loves to dance, especially jitterbugging. .reveals her annoyance, anxiety, or de¬ light by her expressions and ac¬ tions.. Ruscitti Company: fancy heart beats imported from Frank¬ lin. Anna Marie Ruscitti Freshman Science Club. Com¬ mercial Club. Literary Club. Dante Club. Senior Glee Club. Garrulous.. always talking., never studying., no wonder; a certain Alfred interests her..she must interest him, too., from the way he comes back for more of her love (?) taps Vincent Robert Ruscitti Freshman Science Club. Untroubled .. the small boy with the deep voice, .little fellow with the big ideas., a good friend when you are in need., a little man who dislikes school. Dorothy Barbara Sanchioni Commercial Club. Minstrel Show. O. L. I. Committee. Liter¬ ary Club. Peaceable.. dislikes the crowd¬ ed ballroom., a pleasant disposi¬ tion .. reading interests her most ..interested in any particular boy?., we don’t know; see Dot about that. Kimball Wirt SanClemente Important, .excellent speaker., convinces all, even his teachers., president or head of practically everything, .hard worker, .this book is exhibit A on that score., scientifically inclined..ladies pre¬ fer blondes, too. Activities on editorial page. Mary Elizabeth Santoro Freshman Science Club. Com¬ mercial Club. Freshman Civics Club. Dante Club. Literary Club. Glee Club. Aquatic., how she loves to dance., trips fantastically to the famous orchestras. . fond of swim¬ ming., an ardent lover of sports, especially basketball, .interested in history. Francis Xavier Sartain Commercial Club. Earnest. .Mr. Reverse, .hibern¬ ates in the summer., goes to bed at 6.30 on the night of the Junior Prom, .does not make noise in class., he’s human though; he likes to skate. Hilda Marie Sartain Freshman Science Club. Fresh¬ man Forum Club. Basket¬ ball. Minstrel Show. David Garrick Club. Commercial Club. Freshman Civics Club. Literary Club. Tapping. . dances into everyone’s heart..popular with everyone., how we envy her natural curls. . always happy-go-lucky, .nothing ever bothers her. Serafina Lillian Scirocco Commercial Club. Glee Club. Literary Club. Senior Glee Club. Softball. Gay., forever laughing and dancing thru her work, . chauf- feured through town by her very own taxi driver., a career already as a lady’s maid.. sincerity is her outstanding characteristic. Alice Cecil Scott Forum Club. Freshman Science Club. Civics Club. David Garrick Club. Senior Glee Club. Minstrel Show. Com¬ mercial Club. Basketball. Literary Club. Dance Com¬ mittee. Active, .lover of basketball., noted for her fouls., a grudge against St. Mary ' s . .why ?. .her numerous parties always success¬ ful., the cause of many broken hearts. Florence Segal Senior Glee Club. Friendly.. bright red hair., does not match her temper..nor her temperament. “You Can’t Stop her from Dreaming”..a large ap¬ petite., and a large heart. Frederick Charles Shiffer Senior Glee Club. Lanky..looks like Ichabod Crane., pats your back like Joe Louis., the head of a scholar., uses it as often as he has to., a good friend. Chester Edward Silver Freshman Forum. Civics Club. Freshman Science Club. Com¬ mercial Club. O. L. I. Com¬ mittee. Orchestra. Argumentative. . sober face hides a clever wit..he loves to drive., very helpful.. likes to argue., his horses greet him nightly with Hi-Yo ! Silver!”., he lulls them to sleep with his Hawaiian gui¬ tar. Lucy Dolores Spallone Freshman Forum. Dante Club. Dante Club Play. David Garrick Club. Junior Science Club. Senior Glee Club. Basketball. O. L. 1. Com¬ mittee. Ring Committee. Clever..as some of these write¬ ups show.. excells in her studies . . surpasses almost all of us with her high marks..she hides things from us or did till the Prom..the juniors are nice, aren’t they Lucy? Rose Tessicini Dante Club. Civics Club. Liter¬ ary Club. Small., likes dancing and the movies. . absent almost every Mon¬ day., must have busy weekends ..interested in the activities of a Hopedale shop., the one Jim¬ my works in. Frances Winifred Tingley Science Club. Civics Club. Forum Club. Minstrel Show. Com¬ mercial Club. David Garrick Club. Literary Club. Basket¬ ball. Equable.. don’t let her red hair fool you., not angry at all., good sport in our gym class., likes spaghetti.. enjoys the company of a certain senior boy. Vincent Biagio Tomaso Commercial Club. Norma(L) ..hides his baseball light under the bushel of indif¬ ference. .one of the fortunate students who have cars to drive around in., and a girl to go with him. Concetta Catherine Tosches Dante Club. Commercial Club. Glee Club. Literary Club. Ring Committee. Composed.. dark, cheerful, and always smiling. . always willing to lend her shorthand.. went to the Prom with the All American Boy. .one of the Three Musketeers. Ottavo Raymond Tosti Orchestra. Band. Diminutive.. “Tarvo” is the most popular boy in our class. . during recess..what he lacks in size, he makes up for in other things, .our class baby. Mary Dominica Tumolo Basketball. English Forum. Dante Club. Junior Science Club. David Garrick Club. O. L. I. Committee. Senior Glee Club. Co-operative. . helps her fellow- students., an expert at solving chemistry problems, .never studies spelling words.. an enthusiastic worker., a little girl with a large brain. Gilbert Lee Waldron Freshman English Forum. Band. Orchestra. Commercial Club. Junior Science Club. Fresh¬ man Science Club. Aspiring, .hard to get ac¬ quainted with . . but a true friend ..slow but sure., short, light, and bowlegged.. and all because he carries furniture.. loves to go ‘Sail ' -ing. Edna Elizabeth Walker Forum Club. Basketball. Junior Science Club. David Garrick Club. O. L. I. Committee. Minstrel Show. French Club. Glee Club. M. H. S. Broad¬ cast. Pleasing. .Freshman year, .quiet and shy..never making any noise ..Senior year. . lively. .the life of the party.. proves people can change and still remain likeable. Loring Webber Football. Basketball, Minstrel Show. French Club. 0. L. I. Committee. M. H. S. S. A. Officer. Well-liked .. good thing he does¬ n’t keep a diary., good at wise¬ cracking.. also at turning the corner at Poplar Street. . whizz on gridiron and basketball court . .schoolgirls’ dream. Robert Charles Wellman Freshman Forum. Freshman Sci¬ ence Club. Junior Science Club. Band. Orchestra. O. L. . Committee. M. H. S. S. A. Officer. M. H. S. Broadcast. Industrious, .races during spares so that his afternoons will be free., lanky figure striding thru corridors.. no Cinderella. . tardi¬ ness champ.. argues. Robert Theodore White Forum Club. Science Club. Band. Orchestra. Commercial Club. Junior Science Club. Senior Glee Club. David Garrick Club. Garrick Club Play. Histrionic, .our Wu Wu boy., goes Rouleauing over the high¬ ways., many girls wish they were on his list..but he handles only one at a time.. Candid Camera Fiend, .our Dramatic Star..Girls ..Tel. 163-M. Ruth Beatrice Williams Civics Club. Freshman Science Club. Commercial Club. Lit¬ erary Club. Reserved .. quiet, composed, and courteous.. likes to dance .. doesn ' t attend our socials., but has a soft spot in her heart for the boys. . ask Frank. Clayton Wilfred Wilson English Forum. Freshman Science Club. Commercial Club. Bashful., a strong will., picks his way daintily through the flimsies at Berkley., why let it worry you?., and he never does ..but he is a good worker. Who ' s Who The following were selected by a vote of the Senior Class: BOY MOST POPULAR GIRL Robert Frascotti MOST CO-OPERATIVE Eleanor Mignone Kimball SanClemente MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Regina Calitri Israel Helfand MOST CONSCIENTIOUS Josephine Pavento Israel Helfand MOST SERIOUS Dorothy Droney Achille Cistoldi Joseph DeMaria MOST ARGUMENTATIVE Josephine Pavento Joseph Perna MOST STUDIOUS Rose Ferrelli Israel Helfand MOST DIGNIFIED Jennie D’Arcangelo Walter Ray MOST HUMOROUS Audrey Kusmin Pelligrino Fornacciari MOST BASHFUL Thelma Comolli Manual Diaz BEST LOOKING Esther Rovedo William Curran BEST DRESSED Marie Mazzone Loring Webber BEST NATURED Rachel Cronin Alfred Guidotti BEST DANCER Julia Delledonne Pelligrino Fornacciari MOST MUSICALLY INCLINED Clara Ia nnitelli Philip Catusi BEST ATHLETE Alfa Colianni Nicholas Julian MOST CHEERFUL Virginia Andreotti Alfred Guidotti Regina Calitri Cecelia Elder 31 The Will of the Class of 1940 Ur it Urmrmhrrrh that we, the (Class nf 1040, being of sound mind and body, and under no influence tvhatever save to be re¬ membered by those we leave behind us in our dear Alma Mater, and realizing that we are the most versatile and most talented class ever to emerge from these distinguished portals, do hereby draw up our last mill atth trstamrnt. To Mr. Frank C. Berry, our guiding star all through these tumultuous and exhilarating years of high school life, we be¬ queath our sincere thanks for the numerous tasks he has per¬ formed in our behalf and the whole-hearted promise that we shall never forget him as our very best friend of high school days. To the members of the faculty, who, with the lengthiest of lectures and the severest of sessions, tried desperately to guide us along the rugged path of knowledge, we leave the hope that they will not grieve too long over our departure. To Miss Evelyn Moore we bequeath an automatic slip signer, so that she will not get writers’ cramp from signing the numer¬ ous tardy and absent slips to which she has to affix everlastingly that awesome “F. C. B.” To Mr. Clement Moran, virtually our “jack-of-all-trades”, we leave a smile, a handshake and a “thank you.” To Mr. Caswell and the school committeemen we bequeath our sincerest gratitude for the opportunities which they have afforded us during our high school career. To the Juniors we leave the prestige and influence that must accompany the Seniors; to you the honor and glory of our school is entrusted; and to you we bequeath our undying pity, for, as you will have to furnish example to the lower classmen, you will have to live up to our standard, which, of course, will be prac¬ tically impossible—but anyhow try to push on with our envious record. To the Sophomores, our sister class, we give our sincerest wishes that you out-do the Juniors in everything you undertake. To each and every almost forgotten little Freshie, we leave a bottle of Fitch’s Dandruff Remover Shampoo to sprinkle on himself, so that he will stay out of the hair of his elders, the up¬ per classmen. To Miss Helena Swift we bequeath our heartiest apprecia¬ tion of her patience with us during Thursday morning music periods; also our hope that she will have, sometime in the not too distant future, another class of superb warblers such as we. To the next editor of the 0. L. ., we leave the very familiar portfolio of Kimball San Clemente whidT eontained throughout the year precious documents of the most secret nature and the very mysterious diagrams which eventually turned out to be this year’s publication of the Oak, Lily, and Ivy. To any boy who wishes to be tres beau and thereby hear the ecstatic sighs of girls, as was characteristic of our boys, we 32 bequeath the curly locks of George Davis, the schoolgirl com¬ plexion of Bill Curran, the manly physique of Lo Webber, com¬ bined with Joe Connearney’s snazzy bowties and the dazzling shirts of “0. B.” O’Brien. To the prospective chemistry students, we leave featherdown pillows to put on those ultra-ultra hard stools in C. 4. so that they will not squirm and wiggle as we did when the period was not half over. To Mr. Ted Steeves, our good natured coach, we leave a microscope, as he was forever scrutinizing the honor roll to see if some one of his proteges might not have attained that coveted average of 85% or more. To those boys and girls who can’t seem to stick to their homework, we bequeath the stamina of “Izzy” Helfand, who never failed to study diligently and who also was most accom¬ modating when it came to handing out said homework. To the poor, unhappy teachers who have to stand guard in the corridors or outside on the grounds during recess on the very frostiest and sweltering days, we leave mechanical men to take their places. For the benefit of the remaining students, we leave “Si” Wellman’s cheerfulness bottled up in a container, so that it can be sprinkled around the corridors on those dark and dreary days, when everyone’s courage is lowest and temper is highest. To Miss Margaret Pianca we bequeath perfect health so that the future French and German students may not be deprived of her excellent instructions even for such a short period as we were. To next year’s basketball team we wish we could leave five Nickie Julians so that Milford High would win back that highly desired trophy from St. Mary’s. And if the basketball team doesn’t attain some players that can come up to the revered Julian standard, we bequeath a thimble in which to deposit aforementioned trophy. We urge some brave and dauntless future Senior girl to take Miss Ford’s stupendous course in “trig” and “solid.” Wouldn’t it be exciting to be the first female ever to be engrossed in that “man’s” work in Milford High? At this stage in the game we are not as stupid and inferior as formerly, but have definitely as much if not more brain power than the boys. To those students who try their darndest but just can’t seem to be on the top of the class, we leave a little of Lucy Spallone’s gray matter of which she certainly has plenty. And last of all to everyone we leave our best wishes and ex¬ tend a fond farewell. Solemnly witnessed, signed, and sealed, we hereby, on this sevehteenth day of June, one thousand nine hundred and forty, declare this instrument to be mtr last mill anil tmtamrut. For the Class of 1940. 83 UNDERGRADS JUNIORS 19 4 1 Uo tfiE undEXyxaduatE± may oux jiaxtiny cvoxdi (je a jiLza fox faith in a ivoxhd cuxxEnthy diioxdEXEd hy Econ¬ omic and jiohiticah unhatancE. (d)ux hojcE [le± in a fixm adfiEXEncE, in oux [i(7E± a± individual and in ±ociEty, to tfioiE jixinci ctEi of XEctitudE tauyht u± in oux fiomE±, icfioohi, and chuxc(iE±. SOPHOMORES 19 4 2 FRESHMEN 19 4 3 J JjfkA K ' SbT pE; . %. • -JL—. 1 m r 1 ■ILZ 5 .. L f ♦ w) dfSL ' L K ■ ■ feJ f m | fa v J p� ■ j,- ft Hi a 4 . J 1 W i 1 | | v i - .jbL Juniors Left to right: First row—Eleanor DeGenoa, Angelina Costantino, Frances Greene, Christine Alberta, Virginia Lamora, Yolanda DeCapua, Emmelina Piscia, Kevork Derbabian, Barbara Sails, Helen Duggan, Alfred Cassinelli, Olga Sanchioni, Catherine Baci, David Moriarty, Louise Butterworth, Isabelle Copper, Robert Lynch, Alexandria Satkiewitz, Mary Kalenda, Robert Kirby, Virginia Coffin, June Horgan, Gladys Abrahamson, Rose Del Signore, Rose DiFonzo. Second row—Helene Cooney, Anna Bonina, Lena Borelli, Antoinette Quadnogli, Katherine Cip¬ riani, Lena Blascio, Flora Sannicandro, Dora Ferrucci, Eleanor Laronga, Arlene Reynolds, Dolores Permane, Minette DeBoer, Esther Healey, Mary Coniaris, Janet Dalrymple, Mary Curran, Margaret Dillon, Rachel Gubana, Ser- ponhy Bedrosian, Gloria Cenedella, Thelma Chapdelaine, Barbara Comolli, Alzira Coelho, Gail Carter, Rita Ferrucci. Third row—Dorothy Bernardi, Albina Repsys, Arlene Viele, Grace DeMattia, Josephine De Pasquale, Leonora Francesconi, Winifred Co¬ burn, Margaret Bird, Julia Porzio, Marjorie Carbone, Pauline Shaver, Josephine Cardani, Margaret Trevani, Mary DiPietro, Rose Filosa, Rose Pillarella, Helen Papelian, Rose Mussulli, Frances Nardone, Marie Mainini, Helen Ger- magian, Alice Germagian. Fourth row—Edward Condon, Robert Frieswick, Peter Vignone, Nicholas DeSalvia, Arthur Fer- titta, John Balian, William Raymond, Rose Milani, Josephine Morte, Dora Guidali, Frances Jacobus, Mildred Streeter, Theresa Colabello, Flavia Santacroce, Alma Guido, Velia Andreano, Eleanor Marston, Irma Monti, Rosalie Jacques, Esther Grillo, Helen Seghezzi, Marilyn Milan. John Gilbertson, Anthony Giammarco. Fifth row—Robert Dennett, Alfred Zacchilli, Anthony Salvia, Angelo Tosches, Frank Gentile, Frank Bulso, Leonard Consoletti, Anthony Iacovelli, Robert Blizard, Alfred Pantano, Charles Garabedian, Robert Goucher, John 36 Greene, Attilio Ferrucci, Omer Lucier, David Revolti, Rudolph Oliveri, John Carchio, Anthony Cipriani, Louis Moschilli, Everett Luce. Sixth row—Francis Wilson, Dominic Villani, Frank Tomaso, Timothy Hannigan, Wendell Cameron, Raymond Castiglione, John Bagnoli, Alfred Castiglione, Robert Connors, Francis Caputo, George Morte, Anthony Tumolo, Leo Harlow, Lawrence LaChapelle, Joseph Burns, Sidney Stein, Ralph Cosentino, Libero Valente, Anthony DiGirolamo, Joseph Tusoni, Earl Webster, Fred Sprague, Vincent Celozzi. Seventh row—Lawrence Volpe, John Manuel, Donald Casey, Irving Smith, Frank Rogers, Walter Bagdon, Albino Ferreira, Rudolph Lewis, Alex Speroni, Leo Malpignano, George Ferrari, Louis Parente, Carlo Tomasetti, Arthur Moffi, Anthony Rosati, Thomas Lucciarini, Frank Matos, Arthur Gattozzi, Moorad Derderian, Paul Ohannesian, Karekin Derderian, John Espanet, Enrico Bellantoni, Anthony Grillo. Officers President Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer Alfred Cassinelli . Catherine Baci Olga Sanchioni David Moriarty Ring Committee Chairman: Robert Christine Alberta Marjorie Carbone Josephine Cardani Yolanda DeCapua Rudolph Lewis Lynch Doris Williams Attilio Ferrucci Leo Harlow Robert Kirby Dance Committee Chairman: Catherine Baci Isabelle Copper Rose Filosa Emmelina Piscia Anthony Iacovelli Olga Sanchioni John Carchio John Greene John Manuel Lawrence Volpe 37 The first row in the Grand March at the Junior Prom. See our valedictorian third from the left? These fine looking Juniors are responsible for the content of these two pages. We think they are taking on a big order next year when they attempt to outdo this edition of ours. Extra Curricula Striking the happy medium characteris¬ tic of the state of our progress thus far, the junior class has been capably repre¬ sented not only in the administration of many of our extra-curricular organiza¬ tions, but also in the personnel of our var¬ sity and intra-mural sport teams. Espe¬ cial mention is due to the girls’ basketball team, the mighty mites of league competi¬ tion, which blazed its way through a whirl¬ wind clean-up of the other classes, topping this by a series of shellackings to their burly elders, the senior boys. Lines to a Passing Fancy Ringle-jingle there’s a tinkle, Rattle-tattle there’s a prattle, As the junior belles with bells come stomping by; Hustle-bustle there’s a rustle, Flutter-stutter there’s a mutter, As the junior fellows with bellows cast an eye: “Look at Misses Junior Goldilocks With bells on shoes, and even socks; Don’t they know nor care, that now, Bells are only for a sleigh or a cow?’’ 38 To the seniors a last good-bye, Next year we’ll edit the O. L. I. Class of ’41 Has Best Prom Ever In an atmosphere enhanced by the gay purple and white decorations, we met for the climax of the junior social season on the night of April 12. After three years of intensive preparation at the Friday night socials, where we first learned the fundamentals of being graceful, we stepped forth “into our own.” To the smoothly- flowing cadences of Henry Brigode and his orchestra we lived in a four-hour world of make-believe, ever conscious of the swiftly- fleeting moments. Then, at ten o’clock, the half-way mark, our mastery of the intrica¬ cies of the Grand March showed that we were no longer novices at swinging our partners. Heralded by an advertising campaign of “It’s Leap Year, you ask him,” our prom was an outstanding event due to the excel¬ lent work of the following: Emmie Piscia, Rosie Filosa, Olga Sanchioni, Issie Cop¬ per, Pee Wee Iacovelli, Johnnie Green, Johnnie Carchio, Larry Volpe, A1 Cassin- elli, and Johnnie Manuel. Mention of Mr. Metcalf’s indispensable guidance is almost superfluous, as his name has become identi¬ fied with the idea of Junior Prom. Years from now, when other memories fade, may thoughts of a mellow spring night, soft music, rustling gowns, and sweetly-scented flowers be as fresh as on the morning after the best prom ever— ours. Ring Design Is Made Standard The preferential voting held in the fall of the year resulted in the selection of a ring highly pleasing to the class as a whole. Indicative of our maturity in school life, our ring has the standard emblem, the coat-of-arms of the English House of Mil¬ ford, superimposed on a smooth gold back¬ ground. This, plus the class numerals, 1941, on opposite sides of the slender tap¬ ering shank, makes a striking appearance, and is a tribute to the fine work of the committee. A source of pride to us, we recommend to future classes that our ring be adopted as a standard. The Junior Class officers, A1 Casinelli, Dave Moriarty, Olga Sanchioni, and Catherine Baci, sitting nicely and looking dignified. Our Solution of a Shock The masterminds among the junior scientists have been long at work on the solution of a series of “shocking incidents.” Discarding the possible sun-spot theory, our research experts feverishly try to ex¬ plain why it is that when one person touch¬ es another in the school building, there is frequently a transmission of electricity, and a resultant “shock.” The intensity and duration of this freak depends upon the hands that are touched, while some¬ times it defies measurement, as for ex¬ ampl e, when you grasp tenderly the hand of the “one and only” at recess. Prof. R. Connors, after much individual effort, has concluded definitely that “Personalities of Milford High School students are so dy¬ namic, that electricity just naturally is generated and transmitted.” He is sub¬ stantiated in this belief by Prof. W. John¬ son of the senior class. 39 Sophomores Left to right: First row—Rose Marcone, Dor¬ othy Lewis, Jennie Brita, Laura Dota, Clotilde DiNunzio, Lillian Diaz, Pauline Comolli, Arline Dagnese, Nancy Deleso, Zolman Helfand, James Burns, Jeanne-Marie Lancisi, Sonia Rosenquist, John Chapman, Doris Piteo, Congetta Celeste, Howell Mann, Elaine Kusmin, Pearl Glennon, Joseph Vitalini, Mary Colligan, John Tumolo, Anita Speroni, Norma Fuller, Alice Oneschuck, Rita Pessotti, Stephanie Satkiewicz, Queenie Eghian, Odette Alves, Susan Villani. Second row—Mary Pilla, Victoria Lombardi, Marion Chianese, Theresa Cerreto, Edith Celley, Mary Healy, Helen Wheeler, Dorothy Davis, Viola Bucci, Esther Roberti, Rita Hynes, Tda Ferdenzi, Arline Wellman, Susie Noorjanian, Grace Ianzito, Bessie Safis, Laura Balian, Rose DiAntonio, Lillian Guidotti, Irene DelSignore, Rose Dantino, Doris Balzarini, Louise Alle- grezza, Antoinette Volpe, Eleanor Ianetti, Anna Grillo, Anna Norton, Gloria Noble, Geneva Mabey, Agnes Panagian, Aroxy Eghian. Third row—Mary Porzio, Catherine Mabey, Priscilla Jones, Betty Hartman, Concetta Mast- roianni, Theresa Brenna, Eleanor Braiolo, Jeannette Caruso, Elizabeth Creasia, Eleanor Rossi, Carmela Ferrucci, Vetrana Julian, Anna Iannitelli, Norma Manna, Grace Palma, Mildred Townsend, Concetta Paradiso, Edith Delle- donne, Gloria Gildone, Mildred Iacovelli, Angelina Cogliandro, Carmella Niro, Leona Murray, Pauline Boyd, Catherine Holland, Josephine Atteratta, Rose Acquafresca, Frances Lobisser, Helen Bignosi, Pansy Germagian, Mary Derbarbian. Fourth row—Stella, Sannicandro, Rena Mazzini, Louise Angelini, Virginia Ward, Louise Fratta, Josephine Gala, Eleanor Tellier, Dorothy Hynes, Priscilla Johnson, Florence Griggs, Claire Cassasanta, Anita Comolli, Dora Clark, Marie Tacconi, Josephine DeSalvia, Mildred Volpi- 40 celli, Arline Williams, Frances Grillo, Anita Cassasanta, Carmella DiVittorio, Mary Garrity, Adeline Oliveira, Julia Silva, Alice Ohannesian, Ann Reali, James Fokas, Richard Prouty. Fifth row—Alfred Abbondanza, John Casasanta, Alphonse SanClemente, Nicholas Guido, Amelio Daletti, John Ohannesian, Berj Bozian, Domenic Migliacci, Leo Muccini, Lucio Ven- detti, Edward Wilson, Michael Cicchetti, Chester McMann, Frederick Keene, Robert Kempton, Henry Brown, Allan Jackson, William Clancy, Weston Gould, Russell Earl, Robert Kerr, John DePaolo, Charles Speroni. Lawrence Calitri, Joseph Abretti, Robert Dunlap, Alfred Erlich, Joseph Scott. Sixth row—Jack Lapuck, William Edwards, Patsy Chinappi, Joseph DiGennaro, Peter Ruscitti, Arthur Cornacchia, Dean Miller, George Bagley, Ernest Muller, Edward Saba- tinelli, Antonio DiPietro, John Bishop, George Dederian, Joseph Pessotti, Stephen Tarpinian, Oscar Garabedian, Anthony Mastroianni, Philip Mancini, Dominic D’Arcangelo, Richard Pier- gustavo, Leo Papelian, Murad Papazian, Anthony Papelian, Joseph Oliva, Edward Pederzoli, Paul Peroni. Seventh row—Antonio DeMacedo, Anthony Lucca, Louis Basile, Reno Pigalargi, Vincent Cifizzari, Leo Murphy, Richard Cannon, Nich¬ olas Iacovelli, Michael DiLuca, Theodore Markakis, Krikor Panagian, Ambrose Piscia, Joseph Niro, Clifford Ray, Noah DeMattia, Paul Hachey, Nicholas Constantino, Guido Al¬ berto, Patsy Cifizzari, James Rovedo, Robert Speroni, Samuel Mancuso, Robert Ahearn, Leo Oates, Alphonse Gritti. Class Officers President . Howell Mann Vice-President . Doris Piteo Secretary . Congetta Celeste Treasurer . John Chapman 41 The Sophomore O. L. I. Committee standing around the circular bed of tulips. We hope this committee continues to do such fine work when they become seniors. Women’s Hats Women’s hats! What atrocities are committed in thy name! A hat is an ar¬ ticle of wearing apparel supposedly used to keep the head warm or at least to cover it. The modern hat is a complete stranger to these qualities. During the last Easter parade we saw, much to our surprise, inverted flower pots, bird’s nests with bows, vegetable gardens, pots, and pans actually moving along the street reposing on the heads of smartly- dressed (?) women. One of these modern miracles consisted of a discarded pie plate, with a blue dove holding a large cherry in its beak. At¬ tached to this contraption was a pale blue ribbon. This mass of “junk” was actually worn in public. Another stylish headpiece contained a phial from which an actual flower emerged. After viewing these chapeaux with fear mingled with abhorrence and aversion we returned home, quickly dashed into bed after having taken a goodly dose of head¬ ache powder in order to counteract this phenomena that we had just witnessed. The Rapid Descent of a High School Student Last year we entered dear old M. H. S. with lofty hopes. We knew we would, figuratively speaking, set the school on fire. Decidedly our entrance into this institu¬ tion would be a commendable improvement. After those first statements of our scho¬ lastic standing were timorously presented to our parents, the illusion of our super¬ mentality was rudely shattered. However, undaunted, we still considered ourselves a requisite to our Alma Mater. This idea persisted until our sophomore year when, alas, our dreams of importance were doomed to the same fate as those of our metaphysical illusions. We were be¬ wildered to learn that the opinion of our greatness was not generally shared. Im¬ partial observers hinted that we weren’t as forcible as we thought. Came the awaken¬ ing! We weren’t the most important group in the school! So the arrogant freshman turned sub¬ missive sophomore humbly submits this unimpressive page for the approval of those kind enough to read it. 42 A Day with a M. H. S. Sophomore and Caesar (See Page 62 in ’39 0. L. I.) At 7.59 % A. M. we see—not the gallop¬ ing freshman of yesteryear, but a som¬ nolent, sophisticated sophomore slowly sauntering up the steps of good old M.H.S. What difference does it make to him now whether he is late or not? He’ll get a ses¬ sion anyhow for not preparing his Latin. Therefore, why hurry? Perhaps he’ll even be lucky enough to miss some of Caesar. Ah, ecstacy! The office—“What excuse have you for your tardiness, young man?” The sleepy sophomore thoughtlessly explains that it took him five minutes to find the correct page and tear the translation from his “Trot.” One week of sessions result, but at this point he is beyond all feeling. After a struggle, he arrives at his Latin class and Caesar, the cause of all this, is still lying in ambush for him. After Latin everything goes along quite smoothly until— History—“When was Julius Caesar killed?” Behold, our still sleepy, sopho¬ more answers correctly! And with no help from anyone—except the notes on his cuff. Englisfh—spelling, elliptical clause and surmounting all that monster, Caesar, again rearing his ugly head, and now being dra¬ matically treated by that eminent man, Shakespeare. As our now completely stymied sophomore attempts to remember that famous memory passage “Friends, Romans, Countrymen,” his mind wanders back to the day when he was a happy gam¬ boling freshman with no Caesar lurking in practically every classroom. He concludes,—that unless Caesar is once again deeply but definitely buried, his newly acquired cloak of sophistication will not withstand the daily combat with this all too powerful opponent. It Is Rumored That: the boys of B5 are unprepared when Elaine Kusmin is absent....Jeanne-Marie Lancisi delights in bringing notices to A15, 4th period....the boys actually enjoy wear¬ ing those horrible sox....the freshmen are growing smaller every year....Pearl Glen- non is a frequent spectator at the baseball games. The Curler Do we of the feminine world truly ap¬ preciate the lowly curler? When we con¬ sider what our bangs, rolls, and fetching curls would be without the subtle twist of that aluminum wonder of this age—are we duly grateful! Is it not remarkable that we can pro¬ cure five of these miracle workers for the price of one glimpse of Clark Gable or of one and one-half ice cream sodas? We should show our gratitude by tak¬ ing steps to immortalize the inventor of that indispensable beauty aid. All should agree, knowing full well, that without the glamourizing effect produced by those soft ringlets many would be dispossessed of their—“oomph”! Let us present to this most popular in¬ ventor a huge trophy, one befitting a man of his genius,—and when the festivities are over it may be that we can draw him gently but firmly aside and ask him to please, please fix the catch on the exasper¬ ating things! The Sophomore Class officers, Howell Mann, John Chapman, Connie Celeste, and Doris Piteo, ail watching the camera. 43 Freshmen Left to right: First row—Anthony Maietta, Raymond Grant, Elroy Johnson, George Gould, William Casey, Thomas Bonino, Richard Blascio, Anthony Muccini, Michael DePalma, Albert Sesona, Robert O’Brien, Harold Murphy, Robert Permane, Jacob Smith, Angelo Mazzu- chelli, John Villani, Edward Brennan, John Coniaris, Robert Bethel, Joseph Murray, Robert Davis, Michael DeBartolomeis. Second row—Congetta Caccavelli, Marguerite DePaolo, Helen Cosetta, Mary Andreano, Irene DiVitto, Theresa Kavanagh, Richard Kav- anagh, Murray Kusmin, Betty Ann Berry, Leola Burns, Barbara Niro, Charles Bianchi, Alice Adams, Avis McKinley, Francis Parente, Mildred Nelson, Jeanne Clarridge, Ida Kalenda, Roy Abrahamson, Robert Carbone. John Tog- nazzi, Alice Rouleau, Florence Prince, Louise LaFreniere, Patricia Druggan, Eleanor Moriarty. Third row—Betty Ahearn, Lena Russo, Inez Zacchilli, Pierina Rosati, Rosy DiGellonardo, Mary Grillo, Filomena Colavita, Alice Stein, Katherine D’Amelio, Mary DiFonzo, Eleanor Hixon, Mary Homand, Lucy Berardi, Nancy Alcarese, Katherine Marenghi, Eileen Gon¬ zales, Elaine Pickering, Helen Stevenson, Elsie Evans, Grace Beccia, Alma Alves, Aurora Tusoni, Marjr Tumolo, Amelia Grassi, Gilda Francesconi, Lucy DiAntonio. Fourth row—Dorothy Pierson, Martha Kavonian, Emma Cifizzari, Josephine Caffarelli, Agnes Karakeian, Eleanor Ruscitti, Anna Safis, Anna Werber, Edith Giordano, Marion Hewson, Lillian Williams, Antoinette Arcudi, Auria Ferreira, Marion Lepore, Irene Barsam- ian, Antoinette DePasquale, Isabelle Miller, Doris Flooks, Marie Caracino, Esther Ferman, Eleanor Luzi, Josephine Liberatore, Ruth Miller, Dorothy Pantano, Alberna Diotalevi, Gloria Comolli, Vetrana Bonasaro. Fifth row—John Ferrucci, Alfred Lavoie, Edward Montani, Angelina Comastra, Alba Cecchi, Rose Samiagio, Phyllis Morte, Lucy DeCapua, Loretta DeLucca, Marion White, 44 Arlene Wilson, Rita Lasorsa, Vetrana Tieuli, Angelina Puntonio, Jennie Pannichelli, Gemma Fusco, Catherine Cosentino, Natalie Lage, Alma Calarese, Mary Palma, Lucy Femina, Rita Guidotti, Clara Tasoni, Norma Paradiso, Mary Volpe, Audrey Allen, Aurora Moffi, Susan Karakeian. Sixth row—Nishian Karakeian, David Cene- della, Vincent Votolato, George Segal, John Covino, John Karakeian, Robert Bonsall, Benjamin Burns, Guido Giacamelli, Louis D’Alesandro, Edmund DeMeo, Edward Casey, James Cox, Saul Rubenstein, Everett Darling, Fred Power, Walter Power, Perry Henderson, Harold Bushnell, Angelo Marcolini, James Marseglia, Salvatore Crivello, Peter Balian, Mario DeVita, George Wilson, Michael Di- Donato, Augustino Pavento. Seventh row—John Tosti, Frank Marcello, Artz Manoogian, Americo Mancini, Read Kimball, Paul Ayotte, Eugene Perna, Walter Edwards, Alvaro Oliveira, Arthur Brita, Thurston Porter, Edward Cenedella, Alfred Lanzetta, Henry Charzenski, Michael Iadarola, Varugian Bar- samian, John Mele, Guido Allegrezza, Michael Acquafresca, Edward Tarca, Harry Pugsley, Philip Ozzella, Albo Vitali, Columbo Tres- cenzi, Bennie Porzio, John Rago. Eighth row—Robert DePaolo, Lloyd O’Connor, Arthur Dion, Fermando Rodriques, Frank Caccavelli, Anthony Sannicandro, Anthony Wallent, Robert Elliott, Richard Derderian, Vincent Dagnese, Carlo Mele, Joseph Micelotti, Roxford Earl, Armando Giardini, Joseph Shuras, Francis Satkiewicz, Donald Healy, Pasquale Donnarumma, Robert Gallerani, Ernest Kempton, Nazzareno Baci, Patrick Julian, Charles Frascotti, Raymond Williams, Chester Silva, Alfred Venziano. Class Officers President . Charles Bianchi Vice-President . Avis McKinley Secretary . Alice Adams Treasurer . Francis Parente 45 The Freshman O. L. I. Committee that worked so hard to make these two pages a success. Note their arrangement, must be the boys are afraid of the girls. A Scout Speaks The Boy Scout movement has brought to the youth of today an appreciation for freedom, and loyalty to his home and country. It has developed in him a rev¬ erence for God and man, and has taught him the beauties of nature. From the very moment when a boy joins the scouts he assumes an attitude of good sportsmanship, self-reliance, and honesty to his fellow men. With these natural in¬ stincts developed, his character building begins. He learns to be honorable through the application of the Scout Oath and Scout Laws. He learns how to work with his hands so that he can give aid in time of need. Scouting teaches him to be upright, righteous, and to respect his parents and elders. It teaches him clean living and body development through exercise. It knows no creed or religion and does not differentiate between the rich and the poor. It has brought to many boys an opening to their ideals and ambitions. No other or¬ ganization has brought out a boy’s true character with better results. Who’s Who? How well do you know your classmates? (Answers at bottom of column). Who is the girl who wants to be left alone with her horses? Who is that tennis-minded lad who tries to play a trumpet? Guess what two girls like those all-pow¬ erful onions. Who is the boy who has won so many trophies with his pony? They call him Babe but you can hear him. Who is he? This girl has titian-red hair, or maybe it’s just titian, anyway it has caught the eyes of plenty. Who are our “smilingest” boys? She’s blond and very popular with her classmates. Who is she? Answers Alice Rouleau. Roy Abrahamson. Barbara Niro and Mildred Nelson. Robert Permane. Francis Parente. Leola Burns. John Coniaris and John Tognazzi. Avis McKinley. 46 Americanism We treasure the privilege of being American citizens more than anything else. It is a privilege that every American should honor and defend. The people of many countries in Europe would, at this time, desire very much what we take for granted,—American citizenship. Every symbol of the United States, its flag, its government, and its Constitution, repre¬ sents all that is good and true. Here, each race and religion is respected and no one is denied the right of life, liberty, or the pursuit of happiness. One of the main principles of the government of the United States is justice. Justice is accorded to everyone. Criminals are always given fair trials and never are excessive punishments inflicted. Our safety is assured by the adequate army and navy which our gov¬ ernment provides, and because we live in a country which does not prey on other na¬ tions, we do not have to be afraid of sud¬ den air raids or surprise attacks. Free education and free schools are given to everyone, and each person has an equal chance for advancement in any field which he may choose. For these reasons we shall always uphold the American Way, which is the best way of all. Moments Musical One of the popular fads of the day is the prevalence of theme songs. We recog¬ nize our favorite radio programs, orches¬ tras, and soloists by their own particular songs. Likewise we often associate songs with our own friends and activities. Now let us open our musical notebook. To homework we all say, “I Get Along Without You Very Well.” “When Do We Dance,” John Coniaris? It’s really lots of fun. “You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby,” Gemma Fusco. “This is No Dream” can refer to only one thing,—term exams. “A Room With a View” is A-3. You can see the Stacy School and ever so many things. “Chatterbox” should be plural because it refers to all the freshmen in general. “I Dream of Jeanne with the Light Brown Hair;” so does Roy Abrahamson. Vacation is coming—“Happy Days Are Here Again.” Fads and Fancies Wouldn’t the shock be fatal if:— Antoinette Arcudi lost her smile? Francis Satkiewicz forgot about his chemistry laboratory? Natalie Lage failed just once to know her lessons? Murray Kusmin’s extensive vocabulary became exhausted? Auria Ferreira lost her artistic talent? Albo Vitali didn’t prefer hunting to any other sport? Eleanor Moriarty and Betty Ahearn ever arrived at school before 7.59 o’clock? Nazzareno Baci went through one day without difficulties? Avis McKinley lost her temper? Paul Ayotte missed a single social? Vincent Votolato failed to be a perfect gentleman? Richard Kavanaugh forgot to do his homework? Oral compositions were eliminated from the English classes? One of the freshman teachers forgot to give us homework for just one night? These are the Freshman Class officers. Charlie Bianchi, Alice Adams, and Francis Parente. Avis McKinley our fourth officer was absent. Sorry, Avis. 47 COMMITTEES ACTIVITIES Here we are, the O. L. I. Committee, which tried to make this edition the best ever. We are rather proud of ourselves; and this book, too, which is the realization of a whole year’s time and effort. Oak, Lily, and Ivy Committee Strives for Perfection The 0. L. I. Committee met for its first organization meeting with Mr, Berry and Mr. Higgiston. Our very dear friend and teacher, Mr. Harold M. Moran, was not able to help us publish this fine edition. It has been through Mr. Moran’s efforts that the Oak, Lily, and Ivy has become the book it is today. This year in our edition, we have at¬ tempted to bring out and associate our symbols of Strength, Purity, and Tenacity with everyday living. We have tried to show in each section of this copy how Strength, Purity, and Tenacity play impor¬ tant parts in our social activities. The Oak, Lily, and Ivy this year is hav¬ ing its 56th anniversary. Fifty-six years, just think for over a half century each and every graduating class has published its own edition of this fine book. As any member of the Alumni looks over the booklets pub¬ lished in his day, then turns to ours, he will be surprised to see the change. From small booklets of twenty to thirty pages the 0. L. I. has expanded to a fine book of over one hundred pages. We have attempted to standardize the form of the O. L. I. this year by bringing into our copy outstanding features of the past few editions. Last year the book re¬ ceived first class honors when entered into competition with others from all over the country. We have tried to improve our photography and informality and hope to receive the same honor as last year. We, the members of the 0. L. I. Commit¬ tee, want to thank Mr. Higgiston and Miss Pyne for their co-operation in mak¬ ing this book—the best ever. We also give thanks to Mr. Cenedella, Miss Curtin, and Miss Kynoch whose help has benefited us greatly. Many thanks are due Miss Callahan, Miss Crane, and Mr. Nolan who worked with the undergraduates to make their sections a success. We cannot forget our printer. Mr. Barns, and Mr. Kneeland who has helped our editor extremely. Don’t you think our pictures are better than ever? The credit goes to the fine workmanship of our photographer and en¬ graver. The class of 1941 will certainly have to publish an extraordinary O. L. I. to beat our edition. 50 Kimball SanClemente Editor-in-Chief Oak, Lily, and Ivy Committee Editor-in-Chief . Kimball SanClemente Business Manager . Fred Clarridge Literary Editors . Rachel Cronin Audrey Kusmin Photo Editor . Barbara Murphy Art Editor . Louise Ballou Commercial Editor . Regina Calitri Sports Editors . Israel Helfand Chester Silver Secretary . Eunice Fales Other Members Achilli Cistoldi Dorothy Droney Cecelia Elder Rose Ferrelli Helen Gaskill Lena Gildone Elise Leger Eleanor Mignone Claire Morgan Beatrice Noorjanian Josephine Pavento Yolanda Piergustavo Anna Rizzi Dorothy Sanchione Lucy Spallone Mary Tumolo Edna Walker Robert Wellman Freshman Forum. Freshman Science Club. 0. L. I. Committee. David Garrick Club. Junior Science Club; President. M. H. S. Students’ Association; President. Band; Color Bearer. French Club. Min¬ strel Show; Interlocutor. M. H. S. Broad¬ cast; Announcer. Parents’ Day; General Chairman. Literary Club. We think this list of activities speaks volumes for the executive ability and ver¬ satility of our Editor-in-Chief. Good luck, Kimball, and many thanks! Faculty Advisors James A. Higgiston, Faculty Editor Robert J. Cenedella James V. Zurlo Margaret Pyne Catherine Curtin Madeleine Kynoch The girls at the typewriters are responsible for most of the typing of copy for this book. Regina and Claire are here seen typing work for our valedictorian and Si’s humor column. 51 The Senior Week Committee. This group arranged the festivities for Commencement. We shall always remember the efforts of these hard workers, because their results constitute pleasant me¬ mories. Senior Week Offers Fitting Finale as School Ends “Do you suppose he will?” “Gee, I don’t know.” “Do you think he’ll change his mind ” “I do.” “I don’t.” “Why not?” “Can’t say.” No, readers, this isn’t a bit of choice gossip about the latest school scandal, but just every Tom, Dick, and Harry’s opinion whether or not we would have Senior Week. It must be admitted that we weren’t de¬ serving of one, and we couldn’t blame Mr. Berry one little bit for being disgusted, flabbergasted, annoyed, and everything else. But, one perfectly wonderful day, we, the seniors, were summoned to the auditorium. Mr. Berry, true friend that he is, had de¬ cided that we should have this one last week together, these few short leisure- filled days before the members of the Class of 1940 scatter hither and yon, and before we become revered and sedate Alumni of our dear old M. H. S. Needless to say, we were overjoyed, liter¬ ally speechless with grateful happiness. That very day the Senior Week Commit¬ tee was appointed, their first meeting held, and their first general plans formulated. Bill Curran became the chairman and few envied the task set upon his shoulders; namely, to make this year’s Senior Week as successful as previous ones with a staff of assistants greatly reduced fi’om those of past years. He was aided greatly by the combined efforts of Olive Barto, Madeline Baker, Mildred Bethel, Doris DiGirolamo, Ruth Moss, Winifred Richards, Mary Williams, Nicholas Julian, Fred Shiffer, and John Mazzarelli. To these eleven we owe our thanks for making our last week of high school so enjoyable, so utterly care¬ free that it will be foremost in our memor¬ ies of high school days. On June 12 our Senior Hop was held. It certainly was a gala affair with everyone looking so chic and summery and with everyone obviously having the time of his life. In fact, it was so gay that not even 52 thoughts of pending separations could dampen our skyhigh spirits. It was nice, for a change, to be real ladies and gentlemen on June 14 while be¬ ing the guests of the juniors. They enter¬ tained, amused, and fed us nobly and we had nary a thing to do but look pretty and enjoy ourselves. After the reception our fears about the juniors being our succes¬ sors were greatly diminished. The night of nights finally rolled around. Yes, you’re right it was Senior Night. We departed from the frolicsome and cheery aspect of former gatherings and became solemn, dignified, and serene. Ruth Moss reviewed for us the four years of our high school career; Barbara Murphy, in the Class Will, made known our bequests and heirs; Emilia Diotalevi, our prophet, looked into the future and saw us ten years hence; and Josephine Pavento rendered the very interesting third honor essay. Slow¬ ly the lights were dimmed, and with soft music and glowing candles the O. L. I. dedication was begun. Our dedicatee was not merely a teacher but a never-to-be-for¬ gotten friend, so in a few short but ade¬ quate words we dedicated the 1940 edition of the Oak, Lily, and Ivy to Mr. Robert J. Cenedella. That bit of emotional work done, we proceeded to present small tokens of our appreciation to those who sacrificed so much of their time and effort to help us and our school. On Tuesday, these eye-catching blue and silver manuels that you now hold in your hands were distributed. Then, on Wednes¬ day, we departed from Milford High’s stately portals when we were graduated. Surely four years ago none of us thought we would feel the way we did, for if there weren’t tears in our eyes, there were cer¬ tainly lumps in our throats. On Thursday came more fun, for it was our annual excursion day and the last time we could all be together; on June 21, we were present at the Alumni Reunion. This last week of festivities concluded our activities as students of the Milford High School—the school that fostered and guarded us and converted us from children into young men and women ready to step out and take our places in the world. Senior Week Committee General Chairman William Curran Associates Olive Barto Ruth Moss Fred Shiffer Nicholas Julian Madeline Baker Mary Williams John Mazzarelli Winifred Richards Doris DiGirolamo Mildred Bethel Rita Casey Three hard workers. Madeline Barker, Bill Curran, chairman, and Olive Barto. These three worked and planned together to make our Senior Week the success it has been. 58 The officers of the Students’ Association. This certainly is a fine looking group, and could they arrange parties and good times! Students’ Association, Beneficial, Educational, Instructive The Students’ Association has had a most successful year and has continued the custom of giving baskets and flowers to those students who have had illness or death in the immediate family. Students have been brought closer to¬ gether by the socials and other functions sponsored by M.H.S.S.A. The entire student body enjoyed a Christmas party with carol singing and the other Christmas activities. Once again we all welcomed in the new year with a successful “Leap Year Party.” It would have been impossible to have any football or basketball games without the support of the Association. The school’s new steel gates in the locker rooms which were presented by the Association have kept students and athletes from losing any valuable possessions. One of the outstanding educational events of the year was the exhibition of glass blowing under the direction of Mr. Hammond. It was of great interest es¬ pecially to the students of the science classes. Another high light was the presentation of the two ' Shakespearean plays, The Mer¬ chant of Venice and Macbeth produced under the auspices of the Association, in February. These plays were presented by the James Hendrickson and Claire Bruce Company of New York who are outstand¬ ing in the field of Shakespearean drama. Their appearance not only offered the stu¬ dents of local and vicinity schools a chance to witness well acted performances of these plays but also gave adults the opportunity to see the classics again. The actors were assisted by members of the David Garrick Club as supernumeraries and stage hands. The Association has striven hard for success and its efforts have been beneficial as was shown by the favorable comments in the Bingham and Associates report and by the large pupil attendance at the var¬ ious educational and social affairs spon¬ sored by the M.H.S.S.A. 54 Pearl, Helen, and John have had this drawer open more than once to deposit their weekly collections of dimes and nickles. Those smiles would indicate successful collections on this occasion. Association Officers PRESIDENT Kimball SanClemente, ’40 VICE-PRESIDENT Rachel Cronin, ’40 SECRETARY Regina Calitri, ’40 TREASURERS Alfred Pantano, ’41 Pearl Glennon, ’42 j elen Duggan, ’41 John Tognazzi, ’43 ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Barbara Murphy, ’40, Chairman Robert Wellman, ’40 Weston Gould, ' 42 Mary Curran, ’42 Jeanne-Marie, Lancisi, ’42 Robert Dennett, ’41 Betty Ann Berry, ’43 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Audrey Kusmin, Chairman Loring Webber, ’40 Connie Celeste, ’42 Edward Condon, ’41 Alice Adams, ' 43 Helene Cooney, ’41 Perry Henderson, ’43 Joseph Abbretti, ’42 Parents’ Day Interesting Event On April 26th the first Open House Day, sponsored by the M.H.S. Students’ Associa¬ tion, was held in the Milford High School. During the morning session of school, about three hundred of our parents and adult friends visited the classrooms, and saw the students at work. It was a great pleasure to have so many of our parents visit our classes. In the evening more than seven hundred parents and students were guests of the M.H.S. Student Association at the Annual Parents’ Night. A very splendid entertain¬ ment was presented in the auditorium. Each lady was presented a beautiful red rose as she entered the Hall. After the entertainment, refreshments were served. There was a reception of all the parents and teachers following the serving of re¬ freshments. The students escorted their parents and introduced them to the teach¬ ers and then showed them the interior of our buildings. Following the reception the parents took part in our dancing program and thus completed a very enjoyable even¬ ing. Parents’ Day and Night brought the parents, teachers, and students more close¬ ly together in a more friendly spirit. In this scene from the Merchant of Venice Portia, as a lawyer, is seen expounding the law to the non-relenting Shylock who wants his pound of flesh. 55 French Club Again Proves Interesting Every Monday morning the members of Le Cercle De Jeanne D ' Arc walked hastily into A-15. Mademoiselle Pianca was us¬ ually eager to commencez la lecon. But as in every classroom, there are the usual few who persist in reading their library books, or studying for some other class, or worse still, planning endless pranks,—do you know what we mean? Think hard now, and we are sure you’ll get the answer. Although you would never guess it, some of the most remarkable talent is hidden in this room, A-15. One would enjoy listen¬ ing to the harmonious blending of the Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy voices of our French class as we all sing our favorite French songs, La Marseillaise and Alouette. We are very glad to have this opportun¬ ity to express our gratitude to Mademoi¬ selle Pianca for the many unforgetable kindnesses that she has extended to us. We will always remember the lovely Christ¬ mas party at which she distributed les bonbons and the other goodies which she herself put so much time into making. Many are the times we have given our beloved teacher the impression of being heedless. Nevertheless, just as many times, we have taken into consideration the wise words of Miss Pianca’s motto, which we believe everyone should endeavor to prac¬ tice to the best of his or her ability— “Rien sans Riene.” And now, to Mademoiselle Pianca and all the underclassmen, we wish a lot of good luck and a fond “Au Revoir.” The French Club this year had the largest num¬ ber of members in its history. This is not say¬ ing they were the best, but just the largest num¬ ber. The six girls in the middle of the front row held all the principal offices. The boys? Oh, they were just members, no show at all. Miss Pianca and a few members of the French Club are looking over something, probably from France. Must be interesting—Izzy doesn’t want to miss a trick. 56 The scientists who made u p the Junior Science Club for 1939-’40. This is the largest member¬ ship in the history of the club. By the serious looks on all the faces, we believe these students will all make good scientists. The science ex¬ hibits the last two years have proven they have originality. Fred and Maurice with high voltage electricity. They are watching the current, shown by white lines, jumping between the two poles. About a half million volts in all. How many amps? Junior Science Club Visits World’s Fair The Junior Science Club reorganized this year with the largest group of future sci¬ entists in its history. Fortunately no hur¬ ricane interferred with the day of enroll¬ ment. The members elected Kimball San Clement, President; Rachel Cronin, Vice- President; Helen Duggan, Secretary; and Robert Lynch, Treasurer. At the monthly meetings the members gave talks accompanied by demonstrations of scientific subjects. Mrs. Helen Y. Up- ham, field-secretary for the Southern Wor¬ cester County Health Association, gave a lecture on health. Mr. Shaw of Boston, who is connected with the Bell Company, showed pictures of the damage done by last year’s hurricane. For the second year the science exhibit was held in the physics laboratory in May. The members arranged many interesting scientific exhibits. This affair attracted a large group of the town’s scientific people. An added attraction of this year was the trip to New York. Various educational places, such as the Aquarium, Radio City, and the Empire State Building were visit¬ ed with the main stop, the World’s Fair. Of course, only boys made the trip. The annual Christmas and May parties were held in the auditorium. These affairs were attended and enjoyed by all members. The exhibition, the lectures, the social times, and the trip to New York could not have materialized without the tireless ef¬ forts of our advisor, Mr. Metcalf, to whom we wish to say, “Thank you for your inter¬ est as a teacher and friend.” 57 Barbara Murphy Is Contest Winner This year, for the first time, a series of elimination contests for the Swift Orator¬ ical Contest were held at which the faculty members served as judges. These elimina¬ tion contests were under the supervision of the Misses Agnes Crane, Madeleine Ky- noch, Dorothy Callahan, Mr. Bernard Nolan, and Mr. Robert Cenedella. On April 10 the finals for the annual ora¬ torical contest were conducted in the John C. Lynch Auditorium with the eight con¬ testants who had survived the elimination rounds competing for the gold medal awarded at the commencement exercises. The finalists were capably prepared for the ordeal of that night by Miss Sadie O’Connell, teacher of expression. As each contestant in the finals was judged not only on the essay itself but also on his oratorical ability, the judges were confronted with the difficult problem of se¬ lecting the winner. In spite of this diffi¬ culty the judges made a fine selection when they chose Barbara Murphy as winner and Rachel Cronin as runner-up. Barbara certainly deserved the distinc¬ tion accorded her for her interesting and excellently composed essay which she de¬ livered so well. Rachel, too, deserves rec¬ ognition for her oratorical ability which has given us pleasure many times during our school career. We wish to express here our sincere gratitude to Judge John E. Swift who has made this contest possible through his kindness and his desire to instill into the future citizens of America a love and a clear understanding of the principles of our government. The seven girls and one boy who participated in the very close oratorical contest. Starting at the left they are: Elise Leger, Cecelia Elder, Dorothy Droney, Rachel Cronin, Barbara Mur¬ phy, the winner, Lena Nargi, Audrey Kusmin. and Kimball SanClemente. These two girls were voted the winners of the Swift Contest by the judges after lengthy con¬ sideration. Rachel Cronin, honorable mention, and Barbara Murphy, the winner. 58 II Circolo Dante this year celebrated its seventh anniversary. Space cannot be taken for all the names, but we think you would like to know the fellow fifth from the left in the first row. He is President Cistoldi, and we all agree he’s headed for the movie lots. Three officers of the Dante Club: John, Jose¬ phine, and Chili, look over one of the new Ital¬ ian books they presented the school library this year. We are all positive that future students of Italian will find these books interesting and helpful. Dante Club Donates Books to Library Through 11 Circolo Dante the members again journeyed figuratively to Italy to become better acquainted with the many interesting and cultural habits of that country. The activities of the club were begun for the seventh consecutive year under the capable supervision of Miss Martha Molinari and Mr. James V. Zurlo, teachers of Italian in the school. At the semi-monthly meetings, members of the club gave short, interesting talks to the other members. The senior and junior members showed their ability by present¬ ing their addresses in Italian. Again, as in other years, the social side of the club proved very enjoyable. All the members and their guests were very pleased with the Christmas party. The baseball picture, Touching All Bases, was enjoyed by all the baseball lovers who at¬ tended the showing in the auditorium in April. This year one hundred Italian books were purchased. Seventy were presented to the Milford Public Library by the members of the club, the remaining thirty were given to the high school library. The fund necessary to purchase these books was raised by Italian plays which the members of previous years gave so successfully. During the past year II Circolo Dante was fortunate in having as guest speakers, Rev. John L. Ecker, and Mr. Raphael Marino, an honorary member of the Dante Club and former school official. i 59 Theo-Harmon Club Hears Lily Pons Early in September the Theo-Harmon Club, was reorganized for the sixth year, under the direction of supervisor of music, Helena F. Swift. The membership of the club is limited to a small number of students who wish to study the appreciation of music. There is never an end to the knowledge one may learn from good music. The first part of the year is devoted to the study of famous musical compositions and theory. The latter part of the year is turned over to the formation of chords from given melodies. This year the club named Rachel Cronin, President; Victor Minnichello, Vice-Presi¬ dent; and Jenny Kaizzi, Secretary-Treas¬ urer. The outstanding event of the year was the annual visit to the Boston Opera House. Dressed in evening clothes, we arrived in Boston and were taken to the Copley Plaza where we were the dinner guests of Miss Swift. Then on to the Opera House to witness the opening performance of Lakme with Lily Pons singing the title role. It was one of the most memorable evenings of our high school career. The songs of Lily Pons were made more en¬ joyable to us because of the training given by Miss Swift. May we always be able to enjoy such great music. Miss Swift and three club members are seen at¬ tired in their evening clothes just before leaving for Boston to witness the opera and Lily Pons. The three members who make up the Theo Harmon Club are shown studying some of their work. Left to right: Jennie Kaizzi, Secretary- Treasurer; Ziggy Minnechello, Vice-President; and Rachel Cronin, President. “All good things come in threes.” Were they fortunate! They went to hear Lily Pons. Jennie Kaizzi, secretary and treasurer of the Theo Harmon Club is telling these girls, just how this song should be sung. Maybe Regina knows too, she’s a good singer. Just the girls of the Senior Glee Club were per¬ mitted to be photographed. Every Thursday morning the girls, together with the unlucky boys, could be heard practicing for their many public appearances, the most important—gradu¬ ation. Senior Glee Club — Always a Success Stop! Look! Listen! The weekly re¬ hearsal of the Senior Glee Club is now in session. A chord from the piano, the familiar tap of the baton, and a chorus of voices signify the readiness of the Senior Glee Club to entertain. One hundred musically inclined boys and girls of the Senior Class make up this interesting group which is under the capable and inde¬ fatigable direction of Miss Helena F. Swift, supervisor of music. During the year this group of students who possess all the vocal talent of their class, participated in numerous exercises. Their outstanding performance was given at the annual Christmas party. The pro¬ gram was made very effective by the use of bells. The students were rewarded for their excellent work by the favorable com¬ ments of all those present. We are anticipating our final public ap¬ pearance: graduation. Our rehearsals are spent in going over “Call All Hands” by Alicia Adelaide Needham. Other selections will be “May Time” and “Happy Days.” We must not forget, however, the pa¬ tience of our faithful pianist, Yolanda Piergustavo. Remember how many times she repeated notes just so we would be able to get the tune? We’ll always remember those happy days spent in rehearsing. Thanks a lot, Yolanda. The Literary Club, A Friend In Need The Literary Club is acclaimed by the majority of the seniors as their greatest friend during the last months of school when they must constantly reach far down into their worn-out pockets for a dollar needed here and another needed there. Miss Molinari, to whom we are grateful for the existence of the club this year, appointed Elise Leger as head-treasurer and Jose¬ phine Pavento, Rita Casey, Eunice Fales, and Ruth Moss as class-treasurers. The deposits were checked and double-checked weekly by the treasurers and then safely transferred to the bank where the head- treasurer was always greeted by a cheer¬ ful and obliging Mrs. Moss. The purpose of the Literary Club is, so to speak, to keep the seniors financially happy. When money is needed for gradua¬ tion pictures, dances, gowns, class pins, and ever so many other instances, one can al¬ ways turn to an ever helpful friend, the bank-book. The club also teaches its mem¬ bers a very useful habit, that is, the way to save money. In passing on, we wish to salute Mr. Moran, the founder of this worthy club, we wish to acknowledge our sincere gratitude to Miss Molinari and Mrs. Moss for their kind and patient cooperation; we also want to give three cheers to Frank Rogers for giving under-classmen a good start toward money-saving by establishing the Ameri¬ can Penny Savers’ Association. The five Literary Club treasurers are seen re¬ clining about a bed of tulips. Their efficiency in handling about two thousand dollars of our individual savings entitles them to this relaxa¬ tion. Four of our Literary Club treasurers who worked so hard each Monday morning collect¬ ing money are shown looking over their records. We hope they are good bookkeepers. 62 The seniors who belong to the Commercial Club. Due to the large number of members only the seniors are in the picture. These young men and women are all ready to step out of school and into any office. Mr. Employer, take your pick. They will all prove their worth. Just like the boys, watching the girl do all the work. Well, A1 is the president and Joe is the treasurer, so maybe Margie Carbone is their secretary. Commercial Club Has Second Anniversary Everyone had been anxiously waiting for the first meeting of the Commercial Club. Finally in October the announce¬ ment was made that all students who wished to join the club would meet that afternoon in Miss Burns’ room. After everyone had signed, the Commercial Club, under the supervision of Miss Eva Burns, was reorganized for the year 1939-’40. When the membership list had been pre¬ pared and other details taken care of, the following officers were elected: President, Alfred Guidotti; Vice-President, Joseph Marcone; Secretary, Marjorie Carbone; Treasurer, John Chapman. Formed for the purpose of aiding the business student with extra-curricula ac¬ tivities in the commercial line, the Com¬ mercial Club is restricted to business stu¬ dents of the sophomore, junior, and senior classes and has a membership of over two- hundred. In addition to educational entertainment the club has successfully managed many affairs of a social nature. During the month of February the students heard a lecture by D. Victor Smith of the Standard Oil Company, which offered both educa¬ tional value and enjoyment to the commer¬ cial students. During the month of March another lecture on conservation of game life was given by Mr. Chase, a game ward¬ en. The Commercial Club has done a great deal to acquaint the student of commercial subjects with outside activities and we are all confident that it will continue to aid the pupil in the future. 63 Much Interest Shown In Freshman Science Club The Freshman Science Club under the supervision of Mr. Benjamin F. Consoletti was organized for its fourth consecutive year by an enthusiastic freshman class. This year the membership included one hundred fifty freshmen who worked ea¬ gerly in their chosen hobbies. The club met twice a month in the freshman science laboratory. The purpose of the club was to promote a greater and better interest in the field of science. The officers of the club were: George Gould, President; Avis McKinley, Vice- President; Barbara Niro, Secretary; and Paul Ayotte, Treasurer. The activities of the club were social, scientific, and ath¬ letic. The officers of the club cooperated with the social committee in giving a most successful Christmas party enjoyed by members of the club and members of the faculty. Field trips were made periodically to local industrial plants. These trips includ¬ ed an inspection of the following: the Milford Pumping Station, the Miscoe Spring Water Company, the local exchange of New England Telephone and Telegraph Company, the Public Cleansers Plant, and Kampersal’s Dairy. Members of the club also took part in soft ball and baseball games. The mem¬ bers of the Freshman Science Club of 1939- 40 will always remember the friendliness of Mr. Consoletti and the enjoyable social and educational meetings of the year. All these freshmen are members of the Fresh¬ man Science Club. It seems this year all the clubs have had a greater number of members. This must be due to the fine teachings of the instructors. The leader, Mr. Consoletti, surely must have had his hands full with this group. A group of young scientists. Such deep and gen¬ uine interest if maintained throughout their school years, should help to bring about a solu¬ tion to revolution. 64 Our orchestra is doing a splendid audition of “A Night In Tripoli,” at the annual concert. Congratulations to you, Mr. Lancisi. According to this picture we would say the girl is always the boss. At least the boys are all paying attention to Audrey’s explanation of how to play the opening overture of the concert. Alumni Return to Play at Concert The Milford High School Orchestra was honored this year at its annual concert to have as guests, Alumni who were former members of the orchestra. Henry Volk, renowned violinist, and Nicholas Narducci, vibra-harp artist, rendered several excel¬ lent solos. The high school orchestra was assisted by Robert Philbin, Nicholas Nar¬ ducci, and David Casey. Dr. Nicholas Capece, chairman of the committee, cap¬ ably directed arrangements for Alumni Night. The Alumni Association took complete charge of the concert and its ef¬ forts were enjoyed and well received by an attentive and appreciative audience. Our own orchestra proved itself well rehearsed by the excellence of its rendi¬ tions. The orchestral numbers included: Grand March by Roberts, A Night in Trip¬ oli by J. J. Richards, Country Gardens by Percy Grainger, Selection from Carmen by Bizet, and Our Favorite Waltzes arranged by Colletry. A trumpet solo, Remembrance of Liberati by Casey, was ably played by Anthony Mastroianni, ’42. The skillful execution of these pieces came only after continued rehearsing by the boys and girls and through the cease¬ less efforts and instructive criticism of their capable leader and friend, Ben C. Lancisi. The orchestra has played at several school entertainments throughout the year, among which were the Shakespearean plays, the Armistice Day program, the Swift Oratorical Contest, and Parents’ Night. 65 Band Dedicates New Marlboro Stadium The dedication of the new Marlboro stadium commenced a busy season for the band. This impressive showing of the M.H.S. Band aroused Marlboro’s interests to such an extent that a high school band has been formed in that city. On Armistice Day at the dedication of the War Memorial, the band led the long pa¬ rade, and climaxed this eventful day with its showing at the annual football classic at Framingham. The Christmas Eve rendition of carols added greatly to the Yuletide spirit. The band then cooperated with the orchestra in making our eighth annual concert an out¬ standing musical event. Next, the band ushered all students of the grade schools to the Town Hall where the pre-Memorial Day exercises were held. The band was led by Kimball SanClemente and Israel Helfand, who acted as color- bearers and Jeanne-Marie Lancisi, our new drum-major. On Memorial Day the band led the procession of the Legion parade in which many stops were made to honor our heroes who now rest in peace away from a troubled world. The band then marched for the Legion at its National Convention in Boston. At this time our band received very favorable comments from the reviewing stand. We owe many thanks to Mr. Ben C. Lan¬ cisi for his untiring effort in training our band and for his friendly advice which makes practice and exhibition a pleasure. Joe Abretti seems to be getting good results after taking over the baton. Our boy musicians must know their stuff—playing without music. See the strong man? The entire band seated on the stage at the con¬ cert. Don’t you think they look nice in their red and white uniforms? Bob Ahearn, the blacksmith; Frank Rogers, the heroine; and Joe Vitalini, the villain, are seen as they went through their own interpretation of “No, a Thousand Times No.” Inside the studio of Station M. H. S. we see the general cast and the orchestra being conducted by Ilia Ray. Evidently Ben is not satisfied with something, it seems to be the announcer. Station M. H. S. Presents First Program The lights dimmed—the curtains parted —“This is station M. H. S. bringing to you a program of songs, dances, and laughter. Folks, this is a three ring circus of enter¬ tainment.” Thus, the Milford High School Annual Show was presented to a large first night audience in the John C. Lynch Auditorium under the capable supervision of Mr. Ben C. Lancisi, and Mr. Robert Cenedella. The program was cleverly arranged in the man¬ ner of a radio studio so as to leave no doubt in the minds of the audience that an actual broadcast was taking place. Well known radio personalities were ably im¬ personated. The spectators rolled in the aisles at the antics of Baby Snooks, and laughed uproarously at the impossible Groucho Marx. A bevy of well known people such as Professor Phiz, Major Toes, and others performed in a splendid man¬ ner. The music of Ina Rae Barto and her orchestra played in a professional manner, and the students therein are to be compli¬ mented. The show proved to be such a success that a return engagement was necessary. This was played again before a capacity crowd for the benefit of the Alumni Asso¬ ciation. Finally, “Don’t forget next year at this same time, same place, and same station, the Milford High School will present an¬ other radio show. This is Station M. H. S. signing off. Goodnight.” SNIORS JUNIORS David Garrick Club Presents Due to the enlarged number of members it was necessary to take the junior and senior members separately. At our first meeting we elected Bill Cur¬ ran, president; A1 Cassinelli, vice-presi¬ dent; Barb Sails, secretary; and Minette DeBoer, treasurer. It seems the juniors used politics and elected three officers from their class. The most looked for event of the dra¬ matic club is the production of the annual play. We all work hard throughout the the Drama, 77 What a Life 77 school months and our reward is a part in the feature of the year. Tryouts are held and it generally takes a number of days to select the personnel because of the keen competition. This year we are presenting “What a Life’’ and we are all positive it will be a great success under the capable direction of Miss O’Connell. This play is a story of a boy of high school age and fits many of us perfectly. 68 Ruth Moss Reviews Four Years of Pleasure, ’36-’40 Time has wound itself so unobtrusively through our lives here as students of the Milford High School, that we have hardly realized the swiftness of its flight. On a memorable day, September 14, 1936, we entered the portals of this learned institu¬ tion an eager and frightened group of youngsters numbering 231. Mr. Berry, our new principal, greeted us in the auditorium and helped us through our first hours in these new surroundings. Many became lost in the two spacious buildings with which we had to bet acquainted. In October, we elected the following class officers: Philip Catusi, president; Ruth Moss, vice-president; Elsie Leger, secre¬ tary; and Joseph Morcone, treasurer. Our wheel of fortune took its first spin and bestowed upon us the honor of being the first freshman class to enter the newly built high school annex. We succeeded in making our presence known to the upper classmen when we gave our Freshman Minstrel Showunder the di¬ rection of Miss Gertrude Webber of the faculty. The seniors in particular found it necessary to pay us high compliments. Our talent was illustrated remarkably well when twenty-five freshman girls unit¬ ed with Miss Helena F. Swift and formed a glee club. This club was honored by be¬ ing chosen from all Worcester County to sing at the Teachers’ Convention held at the Worcester Auditorium. The singers entertained the student body at Christmas time and again on Memorial day. Many clubs were formed under the leadership of faculty supervisors. The Forum, a debating club, was organized by the Misses Dorothy Callahan and Gertrude Webber, and consisted of eighty-four members. This club taught us the ease of speaking before an audience. The Science Club was organized by Benjamin F. Con- soletti, in order to further the interest of science. The Civics Club was formed by Miss Louise Casey to promote interest in governmental affairs. “Oh! I wish the school would burn” has probably been said by most of us in our melancholy mome nts, but I’m sure that none of us could truthfully say we were glad when we saw mammoth flames devour¬ ing our high school one spring morning in 1937. This, of course, meant a return to the double platoon system. Confidential¬ ly, we think the upper classmen should have been thankful that we occupied the building in the afternoon, making it im¬ possible for afternoon sessions to be held. Some people say it is wise to be foolish. That is probably how, as second year stu¬ dents, we were classed as sophomores, or “Wise Fools.” We felt quite important when we could greet someone else with “Hi-ya Freshie.” We certainly had heard it a great deal and when we reached the state where we could say it, we didn’t hesitate. However, we didn’t say it to be mean, but just to show that we were be¬ coming upperclassmen. Our class officers for our sophomore year were the same except that Eunice Fales was elected secretary, and Maurice Boland became our new president. Maurice Boland, Barbara Murphy, Ray¬ mond Moss, Fred Clarridge, Eunice Fales, and Ruth Moss were in charge of our first sophomore social. The songstress of our class, Regina Calitri, opened our program with one of her delightful songs ably as¬ sisted by Chester Silver and his lazy rhythm guitar. Phil Catusi and his swing quartet set all the feet to tapping with lively popular numbers, and Lorraine Hall did a catchy tap dance. For the re¬ mainder of the evening novelty dances were em ' oyed. Remember Izzy Helfand’s dance with the broom? He received the prize, 100 shiny new pennies. Three members of our class were hon¬ ored by being chosen officers for the Mil¬ ford High School Students’ Association. Kimball SanClemente was selected as one of the four treasurers, Barbara Murphy for the activities committee and Audrey Kusmin for the executive committee. Some of the boys and girls of our class managed to make a noticeable appearance on the basketball court. The high scorers were: Nicholas Julian, Loring Webber, and John Rappazzini. Lorraine Hall was the ace scorer for the girls. On September 13, 1938, we enrolled as juniors. However, the time that we really justified the title was the day we emerged from Lilley’s Jewelry Store wearing our class rings. The boys held their heads high with a certain distinction and the girls’ faces glowed with pride. The Junior 69 Ring Committee, which supervised the se¬ lection of the ring, was under the keen di¬ rection of Chairman Israel Helfand. We think the entire committee should take a bow. In October we elected Robert Frascotti, president; Ruth Moss, vice-president; Re¬ gina Calitri, secretary, and Joseph Mar- cone, treasurer. At the Third Annual Minstrel Show, Kimball SanClemente of our class officiated as interlocutor. This position is rarely held by anyone but a senior. This is just another honor our class attained. April 27, the evening long anticipated finally arrived. The Junior Prom was held by the class of 1940 in the John C. Lynch Auditorium at eight o’clock. The hall was attractively decorated in blue and yellow. The boys, looking as though they had step¬ ped from a page of the most fashionable men’s magazine, and the girls in their col¬ orful spring gowns made a striking pic¬ ture as they danced to the strains of Boot’s Rhythm Makers. This, of course, was the best prom ever. In February, the Senior Literary Club sponsored an excursion to Boston to see a production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Through the co-operation of Mr. Berry, principal, Miss Marion Ryan and Mr. Moran of the English department, special arrangements were made so that the jun¬ iors could attend also. When we studied Macbeth as seniors, we understood it much better and visualized it more clearly. Several boys from our class gained rec¬ ognition on the football team and contrib¬ uted their part toward making the season a successful one. The team won three games and tied with Framingham. Neither Hudson nor Milford managed to make a score at the floodlight game played in Hud¬ son. This was Milford’s first game played under lights. Remember the game at Marl¬ boro on Columbus Day? The entire town of Marlboro was so impressed by the music of our eighty-piece band they decided to form one in their high school. It certain¬ ly would take some practice to come up to our standard. Don’t you think so? The boys also did exceptionally well in basketball and baseball. In basketball, for the first time in ten years, a varsity team was formed. Although the boys had never before played in varsity games, they entered one of the fastest stepping leagues in this section, the Bay State League. In baseball, the team tied with Clinton for the first place in the Midland League, and end¬ ed its season in third place in the Bay State League. On Memorial Day about four-thousand people saw Milford High upset a favored St. Mary’s team. Because St. Mary’s won the second game and Milford tied the third, it was necessary to play a fourth game. Milford won this game and thus gained permanent possession of that long looked for Milford Daily News Cup. As our year drew to a close, Mr. Robert Cenedella of the faculty helped us to ar¬ range a junior reception for the seniors. I think our mock production of a silent movie, in which the hero, heroine, Spirit of Little Eva, Gas House Fanny, and the villain took part, proved enjoyable to all who attended. After this and the minstrel show Mr. Cenedella acquired the title of “Capra.” With a certain dignity and a sense of superiority, we entered upon our last year of high school. Our class, which at one time had numbered two hundred thirty-one was now reduced to one hundred sixty-one. Our senior class officers were the same as our junior officers with the exception of Nicholas Julian who now became our treas¬ urer. The David Garrick Club journeyed to Worcester to see “Hamlet” at Clark Uni¬ versity. The play was under the direction of Professor Robert Illingworth who has given many enjoyable lectures at our school. As much as some of us dislike poetry, we all pay strict attention to this very learned and always welcome speaker. In January, the Oak, Lily, and Ivy Com¬ mittee was chosen and immediately set to work to make a book excelling all previous ones, so that it would go down in history as the best year book ever published by any senior class of the Milford High School. The Literary Club was formed and proved to be a great help to the seniors at graduation time. The club greatly appre¬ ciates the efforts of Miss Molinari of the faculty, and Mrs. Moss who graciously took charge of our accounts at the bank. We also must thank the treasurers who collect¬ ed our money on Monday mornings. The Senior Glee Club was formed under the capable direction of Miss Helena Swift, and consisted of one hundred-four mem¬ bers. This club has always proved its 70 worth at graduation and entertainments for the school. English students with an average of eighty percent or over were eligible for the John E. Swift Oratorical Contest. Because so many students contributed essays, it was necessary to hold five preliminary contests. Two students were chosen from each con¬ test to compete in the final contest. Bar¬ bara Murphy was awarded first prize, and Rachel Cronin received honorable mention in the final contest. The preliminaries per¬ fected the speakers and the judges had a very difficult time to select a winner. This preliminary process will be adopted in the school. Regina Calitri, our class secretary, was selected as the good citizenship girl by the Old Mendon Chapter Daughters of Ameri¬ can Revolution. Regina was awarded this honor because she had exhibited the char¬ acteristics of patriotism, service, leader¬ ship, loyalty, honesty, and dependability during her high school course. A pril 26 brought forth Open House Day. Our parents and friends were invited to visit the class-rooms in the morning to see the students at work. In the afternoon, we had a complete moving-picture show in the auditorium. Regina Calitri represent¬ ed the senior class at the evening’s enter¬ tainment by giving her rendition of Daddy, in honor of the fathers present. Hilda Sartain, also of our class, rendered a toe- strut. Refreshments were served and dancing followed to the music of Lou Krey’s Orchestra. The students then took their parents to the teachers’-parents’ re¬ ception and introduced them to the faculty. Once again Parents’ Night proved to be a great success. As May approached, we all began to realize the nearness of Commencement which would bring an end to our happy, felicitous days of high school. An assembly of the senior class was held, and the honors were announced. Lucy Spallone was named valedictorian and Yolanda Piergustavo, salutatorian. No boy student received an honor this year. The girls reaped the fruits of four years of hard work. Commencement is almost here and short¬ ly we will be parted from our dear Alma Mater. Many of us will probably wish to further our education, as in the world to¬ day everything is keen competition. De¬ serving students who are seriously consider¬ ing an advancement will appreciate the scholarship to be given by the Quinshi- paug Woman’s Club. We feel that its es¬ tablishment, which comes simultaneously with our graduation, will become a signi¬ ficant factor in the history of our class and those to follow. The following are the Qualifications necessary for obtaining this scholarship: Quinshipaug Woman’s Club Scholarship Regulations 1. The recipient of this aid shall be a grad¬ uate of the Milford High School who in¬ tends to pursue an education in an in¬ stitution of college standard or of higher vocational training. 2. The recipient shall be elected by the trustees of the fund with the recom¬ mendation of the Principal of the High School, and shall be chosen on the con¬ siderations: seriousness of purpose, scholarship, health, character, and need. 3. Application for this aid must be made in writing to the trustees not later than May 1. Application blanks will be furnished to be signed by applicant and two responsible persons to whom refer¬ ence may be made. 4. Not more than ten per cent of the fund will be loaned in any one year. 5. The check shall be written to the order of the college or institution the recipi¬ ent is to attend. 6. The principal of the fund shall not be depleted below two hundred dollars. 7. Interest at two per cent, shall be charged from the time of the recipient’s comple¬ tion of course from an institution of higher education. 8. The recipient shall communicate with the trustees once each year until repaid. 9. The applicant to whom loan is granted shall give a note payable to the trustees in the form hereinafter set forth. 10. These regulations shall be approved by the directors. 11. The regulations governing the fund and any changes hereafter made, may be recommended by the Student Aid Fund Trustees to the directors, and if ac¬ cepted by them become the regulations. 71 ATHLETICS FOOTBALL 19 3 9 ddt%Encjtfz: ddux aim i± to aacjiiixE a ±ound C T ociij f oz a ±ound mind. df uxitij: “ VldiEn tfzE Of IE ZjXEClt eScoz- Ei ( 2 onzE± to cuxitE acjacnit oux nanzE±, ddfE cuxitE±--not tfiat cue cuon or fo±t, ! T Llt Izotv CUE tlLaL ie cjaniE. H dEficicitjj: l id do not alcvaiji even, [-rut cue aXE cdcvaiji txLjincj. BASKETBALL 1939-1940 BASEBALL 19 4 0 Our men of the gridiron. First row, left to right: Comolli, Lague, Julian, Guidotti, Frascotti, Fornacciari, H. Karakeian, Webber, Rappazzini. Second row—Villani, DiGirolamo, Zachilli, Mori- arty, Bulso, Volpe, Revolte, Balian, Ohanian. Third row—Griddy, R. Castiglione, Pesotti, Morte, A. Castiglione, Kempton, Sabatinelli, Cipriani, N. Karakeian. Fourth row—Marcone, Celozzi, Ray¬ mond, Webster, Edwards, M. Derderian, G. Derderian, K. Derderian, Coach Steeves. Milford Ties with Clinton Oct. 7.... .Milford 0 Clinton 0 Oct. 12.... .Milford 7 Marlboro 0 Oct. 21.... .Milford 0 Natick 13 Nov. 4... .Milford 6 Hudson 0 Nov. 11.... .Milford 0 Framingham 13 Nov. 18.... .Milford 13 Maynard 12 Nov. 25.... .Milford 0 Norwood 12 Dec. 27.... .Milford 6 Clinton 27 As may be seen by the scores above we did not have a high scoring football team. Our offensive playing did not equal our de¬ fensive playing. We scored in but four games for a total of only 32 points. Re¬ gardless of this fact our team was success¬ ful in tying with Clinton for top honors in the Midland League, which was lost to Clinton in a post season game by a score of 27-6. Clinton was our first opponent, the game being played on the home gridiron. The for Top Honors in Football Milford team was a bit shaky in the first quarter, but soon gained steadiness against the experienced Clinton eleven. Nick Julian’s kicking was incomparable. Frascotti and Karakeian hit the Clinton line like pile drivers. Comolli, our veteran guard, was injured during the early part of the second quarter. A fierce battle raged throughout the entire game and the result was a scoreless tie. Milford showed great promise for a successful season. We continued our Columbus Day tradi¬ tion by going to Marlboro, and this year dedicated the beautiful new Marlboro Ath¬ letic Field by sl win from the stubborn Marlboro High. Nick Julian ran an off tackle play for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter making the only score of the game. Our next game, played with Natick, proved to be our Waterloo. We went down in defeat 13-0. Natick proved itself too powerful for the hard-fighting Red and White. The passing combination of Fras- 74 cotti to Julian worked like a charm, but failed to register any score. The heavy Natick backfield soon demoralized our de¬ fense by pounding its way through our territory during the second half of the contest. Our Nov. 4th game with Hudson proved itself the usual thriller. In the last twelve seconds of playing time Nick Julian threw a pass to Hapet Karakeian, the latter snaked his way through the opponent’s backfield carrying would-be tacklers over the goal line with him. The Steevedores played good football throughout the game but were hampered with off-side penalties which prevented scoring in many instances. The traditional and most looked for game of the year was played at the beautiful Union Avenue Field in Framingham before a crowd of 8,000 fans on Armistice Day. After a hard-fought contest Framingham emerged on the high side of a 13-0 score. Despite the score, Milford took honors in all field statistics. Julian, Milford’s field general was injured early in the game and powerful Neesh Karakeian took over the kicking duties. Bob Frascotti played one of his best games of the season making many long runs which were only yards away from touchdowns. Bulso, Lague, Webber, Rappazzini and the Karakeian brothers were headaches for the worthy op¬ ponents throughout the entire contest. The 13-12 victory over Maynard brought us into tie position with Clinton for the Midland League title. Bob Frascotti and Larry Volpe were the individual stars of the game. Milford was in rare form play¬ ing its finest game of the season. The running and passing offense clicked won¬ derfully. Peesh Guidotti did some fancy running. Comolli, Rappazzini, and the Karakeian brothers lived up to their repu¬ tations by again turning in a fine defensive performance. Late in November we played our post¬ poned game with Norwood, despite the hard snow-covered ground. The weather evi¬ dently did not agree with us as we were snowed under 12-0 by the snappy Norwood eleven. The Milford offense froze stiff, the passing attack worked with great finesse, but again failed to register any score. The officials of the Midland League de¬ cided to determine the winner of the league by having Milford and Clinton, who were The coach is seen watching his boys out on the gridiron. This is a characteristic shot of him as he may be found at any game in this same mood. Did you notice Clem in the background with his fur coat on? tied for the title, play at the spacious Hud¬ son Athletic Field. The two teams wore sneakers and gloves because of the severe cold and the hard ground. The Milford team was off to a fine start in the first quarter, but soon retreated when the Clin¬ ton team found its footing. It was the op¬ ponent’s aerial attack that baffled us and clinched the majority of their touchdowns. It was a bad day in all respects as Milford emerged on the short end of a score, 27-6. At the conclusion of the season our scorebook showed 3 victories, 4 defeats, and 1 tie, a record which none of the boys were ashamed of. The team will lose many regulars through graduation, but next year there will be a number of experienced undergraduates to fill in the vacant posi¬ tions. We are confident that Coach Steeves will turn out another fine coached eleven of which the school and all concerned will be well proud. 75 This fine action shot shows one of our best play¬ ers, Nick Julian, starting through the Framing¬ ham line. Guidotti is doing a fine job of tak¬ ing out his man. Evidently the missing man No. 7 was to take out prevented Julian from making his attempted score. An unsuccessful attempt of Larry Volpe, No. 21, to stop Benjamin from scoring Framingham’s second touchdown. Notice the goal line under the boys. If only Larry had done this out ten yards he might have prevented a score. Our starting line-up. These boys were sent in by Coach Steeves to start most of the football battles. Much credit is due these boys for their fine sportsmanship and loyalty to the great game of football. The five cheerleaders who did most of the yell¬ ing at the football games. Left to right: Issy Copper, Mig Mignone, Ruth Moss, Connie Julian, and Alice Scott. These girls certainly can do plenty of chattering. 76 Our men of the basketball court. Front row—Tusoni, Webber, Captain Bill Curran, Balian, and Julian. Second row-—Gentile, Bulso, Coach Steeves, Condon, and Oates. These boys deserve much credit for their hard playing and good sportsmanship portrayed during the season. Milford Quintet Has Successful Basketball Season Unfortunately, Natick, Bay State League champions of ’39, was our first official League opponent. In spite of our valiant efforts in both defensive and offensive play, we were defeated by thirty points. With spirits sharpened by the sting of defeat at the hands of Natick, Milford entered the winning column by decisively defeating Marlboro. It was at this game that Bill Curran proved his worth in of¬ fensive and defensive playing. Returning to battle, the team faced strong opponents at Dedham and Norwood. The Red and White made desperate but vain attempts to win these games, but the superiority of calibre granted victory to both opponents. Next on the schedule was Framingham. Everyone was amazed by the defensive play of our guards. The daring shots of our forwards were a thrill that will long be re¬ membered in the minds of those who wit¬ nessed this game. The excellent marksman¬ ship of Hawkins and Benjamin decided the outcome of the game in the last fifteen seconds of play. “A tough one to lose and a good one to win” went respectively to the home team and Framingham. After eight years, St. Mary’s and Mil¬ ford High resumed their rivalry on the basketball court. To make the series more interesting a cup was donated by School- Committeeman Thomas Davoren in the memory of Alfred Alzerini. Alzerini was a former Milford High baseball and foot¬ ball star, also star end for Holy Cross. Mr. Davoren donated this trophy to keep alive the memories of Mr. Alzerini and the years that both men played for Milford High School. This beautiful trophy is to be awarded to the team that wins three series out of five. 77 The first game of the series held little interest and excitement for the crowd that witnessed the game. The Saints, with little trouble held Milford in check throughout the entire contest. The Saints’ experience and superior ball-handling decided the score in their favor by a final count of 34-22. Milford then came back to win from Wal¬ pole by taking the game 37-24, with Nicky Julian taking the scoring honors. In the next two games Milford was held by the claws of defeat, but broke its grim locks when Norwood was taken for a sleigh ride. The second of the series of games be¬ tween Milford High and St. Mary’s for the Alzerini trophy took place in the auditori¬ um before a capacity crowd. Throughout the first half Milford was in command of the game, the result of superior ball hand¬ ling and the more accurate shooting of our hawkeye forwards. It was Lo Webber, Bill Curran, and Fricky Condon who con¬ tinually kept breaking up the fast work¬ ing combination of Phillips and Pyne. In the third period the Blue and White climbed within a few points of tying the score. It was mainly through the efforts of Cap¬ tain Curran, whoscored five of the six points made in this period that kept the Red and White on the top. The fourth period was packed full of thrills and spills and had the spectators biting their nails as the Saints’ score soared upward. Play was so fast that this important period went by like lightning. With the score against Milford, Curran stepped to the foul line and caged a free try, thus tying the game and sending it into an overtime period. Following a con¬ ference between the officials, it was agreed that the team scoring the first two points would be declared the victor. In the first overtime period, the boys moved as if they were using Atlantic Gaso¬ line and kept the referee on his toes with only a breathing space at intervals. This period ended without any scoring, making the need of a second overtime period com¬ pulsive. After several minutes of this second overtime period had elapsed, a foul was called against Milford. Phillips sank the free try, thus putting the Saints in the lead by a single point. In the closing minutes Krol, St. Mary’s captain, crossed Here we see the boys who do not very often break into the headlines—the managers of sports. In front: Gus Celozzi and Richie Piergustavo. Standing: Steve Tarpanian, Joe Marcone, and Joe Vitalini. Thanks a lot boys. the bucket to drop in the winning point. Thus ended the greatest game ever played in the John C. Lynch Auditorium. The season was now at an end and con¬ sidering the calibre of the teams played, Milford could well be proud of the record it had set. Even though many veterans are to be lost through graduation, we know, Milford will again be proud of its team, a credit to themselves and Coach Steeves. A quartet of veterans was on hand and ready to take over their respective positions in the formation of our ’40 quintet. The missing link, Red O’Donnell who moved up to Cushing, proved to be a very definite cog in the operation of our basketball machine. Coach Steeves, realizing the stiff compe¬ tition that was facing his boys, immediate¬ ly made his “cuts.” Those who were named to the starting line-up were: Cap¬ tain Bill Curran and Fricky Condon at the guard posts, Harry Balian and Nick Julian at the forward positions, with Loring Webber at center. 78 Throughout the season, the efforts of Bill Curran, Fricky Condon, and Lo Web¬ ber were successful in keeping the oppon¬ ents’ scores reduced to a minimum. While almost simultaneously, Nick Julian and Harry Balian sent Milford’s score sky¬ rocketing. These boys saw much service with the junior varsity. None were seniors but we do owe them credit. Notice those victory smiles and the part in Jacker’s hair. Gee, they are nice looking boys. The season opened with a practice game with the Alumni. Milford showed consid¬ erable promise for a successful season even though the team lost to the tune of 36-33. Fitter Cahill and Tom Davoren showed their old form while starring for the Alumni. This shot was taken at the St. Mary’s game. It is a jump ball between Pyne and Webber. Note the height at which Pyne is off the floor, he must be on springs. No. 11 in right hand corner is Captain Bill Curran. Here is a basket being scored for St. Mary’s, with three Milford men watching the ball drop through the net. Maybe Webber will get it and pass down the floor to Julian, who in turn will sink one for us. The starting line-ups of St. Mary’s and Milford High just before the opening whistle. In the center is the referee, Felix Pable with Coach Casey of the Saints on his right and Coach Steeves of the Red and White on his left. 79 Girls Have Their First Taste of Varsity Basketball The girls greeted the basketball season with much enthusiasm. Teams, represent¬ ing each of the four classes, were formed. This year, the girls played most of their games on an inter-class basis. The games followed a regular schedule and the junior girls finished their season sitting in top position. The plan is to develop a girls’ varsity team which will be able to compete with other high schools. After the girls have had a few years conditioning, they will be able to take on this outside task. During the last part of this year’s sea¬ son, a group was selected to compete with some of the neighboring high school teams. Among these were: Hopedale, Framing¬ ham, and Grafton. This opportunity gave the fairer sex a chance to get better ac¬ quainted with the way in which the ball should be handled and a better knowledge of the game. We all hope to see, in a few years, a girls’ team from Milford High that will be able to go out and beat any of the best teams around. “Good luck girls.” 80 Our men of the baseball diamond. First row, left to right—Curran, Frascotti, Guidotti, Captain Rappazzini, Julian, Ray, Coach Steeves. Second row—Vitalini, Ferreira, Espanet, Morte, Oates, Gentile, Bulso, Tosches, Speroni. Third row—Manager Piergustavo, FTachey, Dagnese, Derderian, Cornacchia, Karakeian, Cresetizi, Cipriani. Milford High School Nine Seeks League Championship Early in April Coach Steeves sounded the call for candidates to open the 1940 baseball season. A group of about fifty- eight eager and enthusiastic young rookies with a few veterans reported. A few weeks of conditioning and light workouts followed. Due to the very unfavorable cold spell which followed the call, progress was slowed down considerably. It was not until shortly before the opening game with Dedham that the coach cut the squad down to campaign size and distributed uniforms. The squad includes a pitching staff of Freddy Sprague and Walter Ray, veterans of last year, with Paul Hachey and Bill Curran, new comers to the mound this sea¬ son. Red Oates and Ang Tosches do the catching. Captain Johnny Rappazzini, Frankie Gentile, Sliver Espanet, Franky Bulso, and Joe Vitalini are playing the in¬ field. Peesh Guidotti, Nick Julian, and Bobby Frascotti are taking care of the pastures. The team faced an especially stiff twen¬ ty game schedule, with competition in both the Midland and the fast Bay State Leagues. On Patriot’s Day, Milford played a prac¬ tice game with an Attleboro team on Town Park. Coach Steeves substituted freely, trying various men at their respective po¬ sitions, and gave his pitching staff a good workout. At the end of the regulation nine innings, the score was tied 2-2. With the exception of a few wrinkles to be ironed out and a little strength to be added at the plate, Milford showed promise of developing into a strong club. This showing also gave encouragement of our being strong contenders for either the Mid¬ land or Bay State League Championships. On April 27, Milford traveled to Ded¬ ham to battle their High School Nine. This was Milford’s opening game of the Bay State League. Our boys played good ball but repeatedly had heated disputes with the 81 home team. It was a bitterly fought con¬ test, highlighted by arguments, even with the umpire. Due to weak batting, and a few costly errors, Milford went down in defeat by an 8-2 score. This was our first league game and the first defeat of the ’40 season. On May 1, Milford was host to a Clinton team on the local diamond. Milford nursed a desire to even the score with Clinton for the defeat suffered at the hands of that school’s grid team last fall. This defeat cost us the Midland League Football Championship. Coach Steeves named the veteran Wally Ray to face the Clintonites. The experienced senior took immediate and complete command of the situation, and hurled shutout baseball for seven innings, allowing only three scattered hits during that time. Seeing no further need of mak¬ ing use of Ray’s obvious superiority, and wishing to conserve his strength for later use, the coach replaced Ray by Neesh Karakeian. Karakeian was succeeded by young Paul Hachey, brother of last sea¬ son’s ace pitcher, who was in turn followed by Porky Fereirra. Much to everyone’s surprise the coach made no use of the few remaining pitchers left on the bench. Doing a direct about face from the weak hitting which allowed Dedham to down them, the Milford batters pounced on the offerings of three Clinton hurlers and hammered out ten hits. Frascotti carried off hitting honors for the day by collecting a double and two singles, while Red Oates was runner up with two singles. The final score was Milford 11, Clinton 2. On May 8, Milford traveled to Maynard for another Midland League game. The Red and White had a field day at the ex¬ pense of two luckless Maynard hurlers. On the offense, Milford hitters pounded out twenty-three hits; while on the defense the team turned in three double plays, as well as giving good support to the two hurlers, Sprague and Hachey. Frascotti again was the heavy hitter, collecting four hits for five times at bat, with Julian and Espanet contributing three hits apiece. The final score was Milford 18, Maynard 1. On May 9, Milford went to Norwood to compete in a Bay State League game. For eight innings our team played good, heads up ball, leading Norwood by a 6 to 2 score. Ray, who had pitched from the start of the Red Oates and Freddie Sprague are seen talking it over. Must be some form of strategy to beat St. Mary’s. Don’t get the impression Oates is always behind that cage, we let him out at in¬ tervals. Cheer up, Red. game, was relieved in the eighth inning by Sprague. From this point on everything went wrong. Costly errors permitted Nor¬ wood men to get on bases, and then a home run by the Norwood pitcher started Milford on the down grade. Hachey re¬ lieved Sprague and finished the game. Milforu collected twelve hits and Norwood nine. Milford came in second, losing by two runs. As we go to press, Harry Balian looms as the pitching find of the year. His work in the box gives our team very definite pos¬ sibilities for an invitation to participate in the play-offs for the State Champion¬ ship. These contests take place in the home of the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park, early in June. Good luck, boys! 82 Peesh Guidotti is set and ready to knock the stuffings out of that ball when it gets to him. This is a good close-up picture of what happens at the plate as every ball is thrown to the bat¬ ter. Note excellent batting position. Here is that junior flash of the diamond, Freddie Sprague. He has just delivered one of his fast ones which was probably called a strike, no doubt about it. His 5-hit pitching and Walter Ray’s ability have been called on to win many games for the Red and White. Bob Frascotti sliding into home plate with the first run of the first game played on Town Park. Note the dirt, pebbles, and dust raising about his legs. The ump was right on hand to call the play. His expression is worth a look. A close-up of the bench. Notice the serious looks on all faces. The board of strategy. Coach Steeves and Captain Rappazzini are telling each other just how they can make those runs come across the platter. Did you see Manager Gus Cellozzi ? As we go to press our team has been se¬ lected for the State Championship Tourna¬ ment. The following record gained for us the honor and prestige which goes with such selection: Milford 3 . . Dedham 8 Milford 12 . . Clinton 2 Milford 6 . . Norwood 8 Milford 18 . . Maynard 1 Milford 10 . . Natick 7 Milford 11 . . Hudson Milford 12 . . Dedham Milford 8 . . Marlboro Milford 5 . . Framingham Milford 14 . . Natick Milford 11 . . Maynard Milford 8 . . Framingham Milford 3 . . St. Mary’s Milford 18 . . Marlboro Milford 5 . . Needham Won 12 . 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Stella Micelotta wasn’t always getting in trouble....Senior girls, as well as the boys forgot their dignity....Rose Ferrelli re¬ frained from answering back....We went on the football excursion to Framingham, was it cold!....John Rappazzini talked all fourth period to Connie Julian about morals and ethics....school was closed be¬ cause of the hurricane....the Senior girls defeated the boys at basketball. Lee Dickson Orchestra 89 THE WOMAN’S STORE 55055 55 145 MAIN STREET at BUS STOP MILFORD, MASS. CONTINENTAL BAKERY For Best Products Call 1368 BREADS, CAKES, and PASTRIES Cakes for Special Occasions Made to Order. 55055 as Only the best ingredients used 97 Water Street, MILFORD, MASS. BLUE COAL N. E. COKE Telephones: Milford 1281, Res. 1034 MILFORD MONUMENTAL GRANITE WORKS Peter Revolti, Prop. MAUSOLEUMS — MONUMENTS Corner East Main and Cedar Streets, MILFORD, MASS. 1869 1940 HENRY PATRICK CO. 55055 55 THE FAMILY STORE DRY GOODS and GROCERIES Telephone 112 HOPEDALE Compliments of B. 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Mr. Metcalf and Mr. Higgiston. 17. A few boys in the orchestra. i 1 1 B li nfciaMr ' ' ' 1. Future secretaries at work. 2. Regina and A1 leading grand march. 3. The two color bearers. 4. Others who attended the Prom. 5. Some of the Shakespearean actors. 6. Rack stage at Broadcast. 7. Miss Callanan and her history. 8. “Joe Penner” Goldman and his cigar. 9. Rappazzini and his “loaf of bread.” 10. Studying in the library. Compliments of . Compliments of . IDEAL THEATRE E. L. SABATINELLI ■ SONS MILFORD’S GENERAL CONTRACTORS GREATEST SHOW VALUE SOS S Tel. 693 MENDON, MASS. Compliments of . Compliments of . MISCOE SPRING WATER SCOTTY” DAVIE COMPANY SOS S JEWELER and OPTICIAN SOS S MENDON, MASS. MILFORD, MASS. Compliments of . Compliments of . EAST END GARAGE DODGE PLYMOUTH JOHNSON BUS LINES, Inc. SALES and SERVICE Mr. Peter Bertorelli, Prop. 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CLASSROOMS are spacious and modernly equipped an entire building is de¬ voted for this purpose. The number of high-class positions filled by our FREE PLACEMENT BUREAU has increased yearly for more than a decade, assuring undeniable success to our graduates. MODERATE TUITION — CONVENIENT PAYMENT TERMS DAY AND EVENING CLASSES Further information regarding your own possibilities in this vocation gladly furnished. Write, for free booklet—or visit our Academy with¬ out obligation. i 492 Boylston Street WILFRED ACADEMY of Hair and Beauty Culture BOSTON, MASS. Kenmore 0880 104 Flowers help us to remember the better things in life. SOI3 b THE ELDREDGE FLOWER SHOP 216 Main Street Tel. 920-W F. T. D. Service Compliments of, ROBERT ALLEN COOK SOS B ARCHITECT 57 Prospect Street MILFORD, MASS. DE PASQUALE FUNERAL HOME 24 CEDAR STREET MILFORD, MASS. BOB B JUST PHONE 619 “CINCHWELL” WELLMAN TELLS ALL. PLASH! PLASH! FLASH ! Looks like Glenn Miller’s Orchestra has taken the Class of ’40 by storm. . it’s been rumored that George Davis likes school.. well, we guessed as much !.. Scoop ! Clar- ridge’s favorite song is “Margie”.. So you don’t like to be wakened out of a dream? Bill, who’s the dream ?.. Oddities in the news!.. Vi Bishop’s favor¬ ite subject is history.. Ray Cronin likes ham¬ burgers.. Parente’s favorite song is Nightmare.. Lena Nargi’s favorite song is I’m Falling in Love With Someone —I wonder who!.. It is rumored “Mig” wants to be an orchestra leader !. . FLASH, FLASH, FLASH !—Fifth period History has hatched four chicks—Achille 1, Bill 2, Sam (Kimball) 3, Goldman, 4..What do they see in Vivien Leigh?..Well they went on a trip to Fram¬ ingham to find out..Your Reporter would like to know why Elsie Leger thinks “It’s a Blue World —and why Kimball sings “I’ll Remember You.” Dots and Dashes and lots of Flashes—Gibbie Wald¬ ron likes to Sail along the open spaces.. Playboy White’s hobby is women., he helps them bring in the milk..It is rumored “Lo” Webber wants to own a ranch but Tony Dal would rather be super¬ intendent in a factory.. ladies and gentlemen— John Rapp’s pet preference is women. .Now for the questions as time will allow—Yes, M. H. S. Seniors go for those chocolate sundaes. .Walter “Speed” Ray is certainly living up to that name. Yes— Peash Guidotti dislikes ladies’ hats—why?..No— no activities at M. H. S. on Monday because we listen to the “Green Hornet”..No, Izzy does not take in darning, he has enough of his own. .Flash! Flash ! Flash! We just heard that Bud” Boland doesn ' t have to attend movies, but “Clay” Wilson spends all his spare time there.. Harpo” Karake- ian dislikes “Jitterbugging,” he wouldn ' t get along with “Ziggy Kelly” who does it for a hobby.. Lillian Marzetta likes apple pie and ice cream but Pauline Bourbeau would rather be accompanied to the movies..“The Superman takes up “Izzy Hel- fand’s spare time.. These facts just go to show “Variety is the spice of life” and “It takes all kinds to make a senior class.” Here ' s another oddity “Chubby” Mazzarelli, an active young fellow, dislikes winter but goes for summer in a big way and wishes to become a funeral director.. Kimball hums “I’ll Remember You”.. Anna Rizzi sings “I Thought About You”.. Bill Curran yodels “I’ve Got Mg Eyes On You”, but alas, during extra periods Mr. Cenedella calls very loudly “Stop (this noise) You’re Breaking My Heart.” Now with lotions of love I remain your High School Correspondent— 105 In Days to Come You Oft Will Recall Your Days in School—May the Memory Be an Inspiration Draper Corporation � ••••• 106 A. J. KNOTT TOOL 6- MFG. CORPORATION METAL STAMPINGS 6- SPECIALTIES MILFORD, MASS. WASTEFUL. Ray Moss: Mama, I don’t like the holes in this bread. Mama: Well, eat the bread and leave the holes on your plate. SanClemente: “Do you serve crabs here?” Waiter: “We serve anyone, sit down.” HIS MISTAKE. Policeman: As soon as I saw you come around the bend I said to myself, “Forty-five at least.” Anita Lombardi: How dare you! It’s this hat that makes me look so old. GREEK TO HIM. Father: No, Loring, I don’t know the Latin word for “people.” Itchy: “Populi.” Father: How dare you accuse your father of lying. LOUIS FASHION SHOP isoa Stores in MILFORD MARLBORO WOONSOCKET WHITINSVILLE NELSON AUTO SERVICE Elmer C. Nelson, Prop. MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS Two Convenient Locations Lincoln Square, Opposite Memorial Hall Draper Park, Next to State Theatre 107 � •� •� «••• « ADVERTISERS ENGRAVING COMPANY ARTISTS ENGRAVERS All the engraving in this publication done by us. 126 Dorrance Street PROVIDENCE, R. I. SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY ALL DEPARTMENTS CO-EDUCATIONAL 30 Scholarships available in the Colleges to 1940 High School Graduates Qualifica¬ tion by Competitive Examinations in English or History. CULTURAL AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL College of Liberal Arts— day, evening and part-time courses leading to an A. B. de¬ gree—120 semester hours. Pre-professional courses (60 s. h.) for Law, Journal¬ ism and Business Administration. Entrance requirement: 15 acceptable col¬ lege entrance units. Advanced standing for acceptable college credits. PROFESSIONAL Law School —4-year day or evening course. PTepares for LL.B. degree, Massachu¬ setts Bar examination and law practice. Entrance requirement: (60 s. h.) of college credits, obtainable in the Pre-Legal Course of the College of Liberal Arts. College of Journalism -day or evening course, B.S. in J. degree. Includes 60 s. h. of Liberal Arts and instruction in all phases of Journalism. College of Business Administration day or evening course, B.S. in B.A. degree. In¬ cludes 60 s. h. of Liberal Arts and specialized instruction in accounting, adver¬ tising, business management. Graduate School of Law —2-year evening course, LL. M. degree. Combined Faculties Represent Cultural and Professional Instruction of High Quality and Recognized Achievement—Day and Evening Duplicate Sessions—Special Sum¬ mer School Courses. Moderate Tuition Placement Service Convenient Location Modern, Fire-proof Building Call, write or phone CAPitol 0555 for catalogs and information about scholarships. SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR Derne Street on Beacon Hill BOSTON, MASS. 108 Milford High School, like every other such in¬ stitution, has somewhere a prodigal alumnus. If encountered in a repentant mood his message back to his Alma Mater might run as follows. JUST FACTS Boys, this may sound preachy But really it ain’t. It’s just a word o’ warnin’ From one who ain’t a saint. I was right where you are Not many years ago, I had the same temptations And some that you don’t know. Of course, I thought I knew it all, I wanted to he free, But now I’m broken down and old. And just passed twenty-three. I’ve seen this land from end to end, And know all kinds of people ; But when up high I always crave To jump off from the steeple. Just recently I met her, The girl of all my dreams. I wrote her gobs of letters. Just reams and reams and reams. She came when I was weary Of life and all its woes. The GIRL,—I knew I loved her. And wanted to propose; I wanted to, but couldn’t, And I’m not exactly shy, So that night when I had left her, There came a whisper, “Why?” In answer thronging memories came To cluster round my cot Of times, and girls, and places, And things I thought forgot. Again I heard the chanting Of a choir far away, The words were “Nun sum dignus;” The time has come to pay. The years are still ahead of me, But I’m already old, And all because I scorned my chance, I never would be told. U. of Notre Dame. Such a tone of remorse would serve as further endorsement of our strength, purity and tenacity theme. A. H. SWEET CO., Inc. 213 MAIN STREET MILFORD, MASS. SOS 8 ! P. J. LAWLESS, Class of 1888 Compliments of. CROWN CONFECTIONERY CO. To CLASS OF 1940 149 Main Street, MILFORD, MASS. MILFORD FURNITURE CO. £5013 81 112 Main Street MILFORD, MASS. Telephone 1450 109 Northeastern University f COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS i Offers a broad program of college subjects serving as a foundation for the under- f 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 i vocational competence which fits him to enter some specific type of useful employ- ? ment. t COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION • Offers a college program with broad and thorough training in the principles of ? business with specialization in ACCOUNTING, JOURNALISM, BANKING and FIN- i ANCE, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, INDUSTRIAL ADMINISTRATION or MAR¬ KETING and ADVERTISING. Instruction is through lectures, solution of business I problems, class discussions, motion pictures and talks by business men. I COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING I Provides complete college programs in Engineering with professional courses in i the fields of CIVIL, MECHANICAL (WITH DIESEL, AERONAUTICAL, and AIR CONDITIONING OPTIONS), ELECTRICAL, CHEMICAL, INDUSTRIAL ENGI- ! NEERING and ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATION. General engineering courses f are pursued during the Freshman year; thus the student need not make a final de- ? cision as to the branch of Engineering in which he wishes to specialize until the be- i ginning of the Sophomore year. i CO-OPERATIVE PLAN j f � i : f f The Co-operative Plan, which is available to Upperclassmen in all courses, provides for a combination of practical industrial experience with classroom instruction. Under this plan the student is able to earn a portion of his school expenses as well as to make business contacts which prove valuable in later years. DEGREES AWARDED Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Pre-Legal Programs Available FOR CATALOG—MAIL THIS COUPON AT ONCE Northeastern University Director of Admissions Boston, Massachusetts Please send me a catalog of the □ College of Liberal Arts □ Pre-Legal Program □ College of Business Administration □ College of Engineering Name . Address . H-117 110 • E. T. POWERS • Compliments of . ! • • PLUMBING — HEATING • CRYSTAL SPA j and • • WATER SYSTEMS SODA — LUNCHEON • TOASTED FRANKFORTS t • 802 K • • 808 1 8 t • • MENDON, MASS. • • Main Street MILFORD ? • • MORIN’S STUDIO • • PUBLIC CLEANERS • of Photography • • • • 808 8 • 808 ? 8 ? • • • • 5 Main Street MILFORD, MASS. • • • • • Telephone for Appointment • • 1903-W : 88 Main Street MILFORD, MASS. j 1 i i FULLER WILSON’S EXPRESS OUR PROM SWEETHEART. [ Any girl can be gay in a classy coupe, t In a taxi they all can be jolly, ? But the girl worth while is the one that ! 808 8 can smile, t When you take her home from the prom f on the trolley. i 14 South Bow Street ENOUGH SAID. j Mr. Cenedella: Allow me, before I | MILFORD, MASS. uose, to repeaT Tne worus oi Tne im- mortal Webster. ! Daily Trips to Boston Harry Balian: I’m going to get out | of here if he’s goin’ to start in on the Frank I. Ward, Prop. dictionary. • i Ill Th is being Federal Census year we present: Milford High School Census Data of Recent Graduating Classes 112 1940 159 59 Boys Lucy Spallone Yolanda Josephine Pavento Robert Frascotti John A. 100 Girls Piergustavo Hayes, ’15