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

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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

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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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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