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

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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.

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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