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

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1943 volume:

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Davoren, U.S.A. Lieutenant Charles J. Brucato, U.S.M. Captain Elmer C. Nelson, U.S.A. Corporal Daniel F. Carney, U.S.A. Captain Benjamin F. Consoletti, U.S.A. Corporal J. Gerard Sweeney, U.S.A. Lieutenant (j. g.) William P. DiVitto, U.S.N. Major David I. Davoren, U. S. A. Principal of MHS 4 Captain Elmer C. Nelson, U. S. A. School Committee Chairman Capt. Benjamin F. Consoletti, U.S.A. Science Teacher Lieut. Charles J. Brucato, U.S.M. Physical Instructor Lieut, (j. g.) William P. DiVitto, U.S.N. School Committeeman Corp. Daniel F. Carney, U.S.A. School Committeeman Corp. J. Gerard Sweeney, U.S.A. English Teacher 5 What and When ' 42- ' 43 SEPTEMBER: 1. School reopens with general assembly. 660 pupils enrolled. 4. Mr. Zurlo, member of faculty resigns to teach in New Jersey. 7. Football squad called out for practice by Coach Cahill. 8. Numerous changes in class schedule due to withdrawal of Mr. Zurlo from school system. 15. Assembly showing film “The Flag Speaks.” 17. M.H.S.S.A. reorganized. John Tog- nazzi, President; Betty Berry, Vice- President; Barbara Niro, Secretary, and John Coniaris, Treasurer. 19. Milford downs Hopkinton 19-6. 22. Assembly showing film “Give Me Lib¬ erty.” 25. First social held in auditorium by M.H. S.S.A. All invited. 26. Attleboro defeats us on our new athletic field 26-6. 30. First meeting of Science Club. John Coniaris was elected President, and Joseph Fertitta, Vice-President; Eleanor Moriarty, Secretary, and John Tognazzi, Treasurer. OCTOBER: 1. Nomination of Class Officers held. 2. Victory key collection. Eighty pounds of keys accumulated. 3. Milford defeats Clinton 7-0. 4. War Stamp sales for first time of the new school year. 6. Showing of film “Declaration of Inde¬ pendence” in auditorium. 7. Election of Class Officers. 8. Officers of Association meet with Mr. Metcalf to discuss Hallowe’en Party. 9. Scrap metal dance held in auditorium. Nets 3,790 pounds and sold for $25. 12. Milford defeated by Marlboro 26-6. 17. Natick defeats Milford 26-12. 20. “Sons of Liberty” film shown in audi¬ torium. 24. Hallowe’en Party largely attended. Norwood defeats us 45-0. 30. Bitter with the Better. We received our first term report cards, and were dismissed early because of rationing. Hudson downs us 13-6. NOVEMBER: 3. No school sessions, voting. 10. Film entitled “Monroe Doctrine” shown in auditorium. Armistice Day Program, various pa¬ triotic organizations represented. Rally with dancing following. 11. We lost to Framingham 24-0. 19. Organization of Senior Glee Club. 24. David Rubinoff entertained us with his violin. 25. “Old Hickory” film. DECEMBER: 4. Past and Present a huge success. 7. O.L.I. drive starts. Capt. Davoren speaks to Senior boys on army life at assembly in auditorium. 10. Photographer starts work on Seniors. 13. Basketball candidates called out. 18. We defeat Upton in auditorium 41-39 as Dagnese scores 23. Beginning of one month to enjoy our¬ selves. Fuel Shortage. JANUARY: 8. Milford loses to Natick 51-27. 18. We resume our studies after a rest. 19. Film “Under Southern Stars” shown. We again lose to Natick 34-29 in the last few minutes of play. 22. A close call, but we lost to Framing¬ ham 31-30. 26. Another series of film “Lincoln in the White House.” 29. We defeat Franklin 27-20. FEBRUARY: 1. Showing of film “A Man Without a Country.” 5. First game of series with St. Marys. Its too bad but they won 22 to 28. 9. Presentation of “Life with Father.” 19. Milford vs. Franklin. We won 38 to 37. 21. An unexpected week’s vacation, food rationing. 26. Second game of series with Saints. We won 28 to 22 in an overtime period. MARCH: 2. Dr. Guenther addressed student body and gave an interesting talk of life in Germany. 6 5. Alumni game. Boys and girls play, we lost both games. 8. Our Red Cross drive complete 100%. 10. Film of “Teddy, the Rough Rider’ ' shown in auditorium. 11. Third and final game with St. Marys. We lost in an overtime period 30-32. 19. First group of candidates of Swift Oratorical Contest. Milford takes thrilling game from Framingham 32-21. First report card received for the third term. 24. Lieut. McDonald addresses the boys of the junior and senior classes relative to Naval Aviation. 29. Announcement that fourth term exam, will be held last three days of week end¬ ing May 7. APRIL: 1. Avis McKinley elected D.A.R. student. 5. Our senior boys take exams, for Naval Aviation Cadet Program. 7. Seniors vote for graduation attire. White gowns and tuxedoes were chosen. We also vote for the Who’s Who page, class flower, and class motto. 12. Second group of contestants for Swift Oratorical Contest meet. 16. Our annual Easter vacation. 20. Candidates for the baseball squad called out by Coach Cahill. 24. Baseball season is inaugurated with victory over Hopkinton 11-2. 26. War bond drive opened this week, $4,000 collected up to date. Purpose of the drive is to double this amount in the remaining weeks. Teachers also remind us that our vaca¬ tion is over. 27. Milford defeats Douglas at baseball 9-0. An assembly in auditorium and show¬ ing of film “Song of a Nation” about the Star Spangled Banner. 30. The very successful Junior Prom was held in the Lynch auditorium. It was largely attended and a most beautiful party with apple blossom decorations. MAY: 4. Milford defeats Natick 8 to 2, Vin Dagness holds opponents to one hit. 5. Fourth and last preliminary candidates conducted for Swift Oratoricals in auditorium. 8. Dagnese whiffs 15 outs. Framingham is beaten 6-2, gives 3 hits. 10. Annual exhibition of Junior Science Club. Member under supervision of Fred A. Metcalf. 11. John Coniaris declared winner of Swift Oratorical medal; Frank Satkiewicz given honorable mention. 12. Senior honors announced at assembly in auditorium. Barbara Niro, Valedic¬ torian, Avis McKinley, Salutatorian. 13. War bonds and stamps amount to $700. 14. Report cards for 4th term issued. Milford played Natick away from home. 18. Douglas baseball team travels to Mil¬ ford. 21. Eleventh annual concert of the high school band held in auditorium followed by dancing. Proceeds to be invested in war bonds. 22. Milford nine meets Framingham on town park. 25. A radio transcribed play presented by student cast in auditorium entitled “Message from Bataan.” 28. Memorial day exercises in auditorium. Milford travels to Marlboro for return game of baseball. Science Club party held in the audi¬ torium in the evening. JUNE: 2. A very successful baseball season brought to close by Coach Cahill and the boys with Hopkinton as opponents. 11. Senior week activities open with the long awaited Senior Hop. 14. Senior examinations begin. 17. Rehearsals for graduation start in auditorium. 18. Seniors have turned in all books and last day of attendance in regular classes. Junior-Senior reception. 21. Dedication of yearbook is highlight of senior night. Exams for underclassmen. 22. Yearbooks distributed, class gifts ex¬ changed at senior program in auditori¬ um. 23. Graduation exercises held for our class of 140 members. 25. A long awaited day, final curtain drawn down on our school life at MHS. 7 Administration Seniors 8 VALOR—“Dare to do your duty always; this the height of true valor.” PURITY—“I pray thee. O, God. that I may he beautiful within.” JUSTICE—“Cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.” 9 Above we see our hard-working school committee in one of their frequent conferences. They are from left to right: Mr. Fred V. Cahill, Jr., Joseph DiBattista, Michael P. Visconti, Joseph V. Carey, Frank C. Berry, Thomas F. Davoren, and Myron Morey. o ur Directors, the School Committee and Superintendent Education does not consist in mastering languages, but is found in that moral train¬ ing which extends beyond the school-room to the playground and the street, and which teaches that a meaner thing can be done than to fail in recitation.— Chadbourne. The task of arranging and carrying on the school program during war times is a most difficult one. In such times when curtailment seems imminent it is the duty of these men to provide for more education rather than less. We feel indeed fortunate that conscientious men of such integrity have been at the helm to make such provi¬ sions available for us. Mr. Morey, Mr. DiBattista, and Mr. Cahill were selected to fill vacancies on the Committee when Mr. Elmer Nelson, Atty. William DiVitto, and Atty. Daniel Carney were called to active duty in the armed forces. Our superintendent, Mr. Frank C. Berry, was our high school principal when we entered Milford High School four years ago. For our first two years we enjoyed very much the careful and thoughtfu l guidance rendered by him in our behalf. While our contacts have since been more indirect, may we now express our grati¬ tude and best wishes for his continued success. 10 Miss DelCastello taking down the names of the graduating list, hope my name’s on it. The Principals Office Innovates Many Interesting Activities The principal’s office, smoothly and effi¬ ciently run, under the capable hands of Mr. Higgiston and his clever secretary, Miss DelCastello, remained open to the student body at all times throughout the school day. Here, every detail was expertly plan¬ ned and carried out to the utmost advan¬ tage for all concerned. Mr. Higgiston could always be found in or around the of¬ fice where the students constantly sought his advice and help. He planned numerous dances and entertainments as well as inter¬ esting lectures for the educational benefit of the student body. Although his days were terribly crowded, and his time limit¬ ed during this topsy-turvy war-year, Mr. Higgiston was never too busy to lend a helping hand, nor was Miss DelCastello too deeply occupied to pause to give a friendly greeting to any parent, pupil or visiting friend. We were truly a fortunate class to have such an able principal for a teacher, friend, and advisor. “To the members of the class of 1943. Your class motto, “Knowledge is Power,” would imply that each and every one of you can play a definite part in this great strug¬ gle for the salvation of democracy. In a few short months you will be scattered about to far off corners of the world. Yet all will be eligible to play in the same game at the same time. I trust that you will ac¬ cept the challenge.” James A. Higgiston, Acting Principal. 11 Above we see those members of our faculty who have so patiently toiled with us. The demands of a world at war have gradually diminished the number of men on our staff, as you may see. Our Faculty Undertakes War Program Our parents and outside friends have so frequently heard us refer to our teachers and to classroom incidents. Thus we think it fitting to identify our instructors as grouped above, and the subjects taught by them: First Row: Miss Agnes Crane, English and Mathematics; Miss Josephine Calarese, Commercial; Miss Martha Molinari, Lan¬ guage and Commercial; Miss Concetta Oliva, English and Language; Mr. James A. Higgiston, Acting Principal; Miss Madeleine Kynoch, English, Mathematics, Social Studies; Miss Evelyn Pinardi, Eng¬ lish and Languages; Miss Mary Burns, English, Languages and Mathematics; Miss Claire Lynch, Science and Social Studies; Miss Dorothy Callahan, English. Second Row: Miss Mary Davoren, Sci¬ ence; Dr. Marion A. Ryan, English and Languages; Miss Margaret Pyne, Com¬ mercial; Miss Catherine Curtin, Commer¬ cial; Miss Mary B. Ford. Mathematics and Science; Miss Dorcas Whipple, Art; Miss Margaret Pianca, Languages; Miss Agnes Lynch, Commercial; Miss Eva Burns, Com¬ mercial; Miss Ida Kurlansky, Commercial; Miss Marie Cenedella, Social Studies and English; Miss Rose Farese, Commercial; Miss Hannah Callanan, Social Studies; Miss Sadie O’Connell, English. Third Row: Mr. Joseph Tosches, Mathe¬ matics and Science; Mr. Philip O’Donnell, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies; Mr. J. Francis Cahill, Mathematics and Physical Education; Mr. Fre d A. Metcalf, Science. Leave of absence: Harold M. Moran. 12 CLASS COLORS Red and White John Tognazzi Murray Kusmin Frank Satkiewicz Murray Kusmin Richard Kavanagh Joseph Ackerman John Coniaris Read Kimball Salvatore Crivello Michael DiBartolomeis Michael DiDonato Walter Edwards John Coniaris J. Fred Powers John Tognazzi Vincent Dagnese John Coniaris Robert O’Brien CLASS MOTTO Knowledge Is Power Hall of Fame Most Popular Most Likely to Succeed Most Studious Most Co-operative Most Conscientious Most Serious Most Argumentative Most Dignified Most Humorous Most Bashful Most Musically Inclined Most Cheerful Best Speaker Best Dancer Best Looking Best Athlete Best Natured Best Dressed CLASS FLOWER American Beauty Rose Avis McKinley Betty Ann Berry Barbara Niro Mary Powers Mildred Nelson Leola Burns Mary Powers Ida Kolenda Auria Ferreira Ruth Miller Grace Beccia Louise LaFreniere Esther Ferman Alice Rouleau Alice Rouleau Florence Prince Eleanor Moriarty Alice Rouleau SALUTATORIAN Avis McKinley VALEDICTORIAN Barbara Niro THIRD HONOR Leola Burns HONOR STUDENTS Those attaining a 90% average for four years Barbara Niro Leola Burns Betty Ann Berry Mildred Nelson Avis McKinley Esther Ferman Ida Kolenda Above are our class officers. They are: Florence Prince, C. Bianchi, Avis McKinley, with Angelo Mazzachelli in back. 13 ROY ABRAHAMSON Ambition: Tool-maker Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: Walking Activities: Band, Orchestra, Freshman Science Club, O. L. I. Com¬ mittee, Dance Committee, Junior-Senior Reception Conservative, t|uiet, friendly, this tall blond chap has been a familiar figure at all our socials, a whiz on the tennis court, we’ll never forget his hilarious impersonation of a “rockette”, a future rival of Harry James, an all around good sport. JOSEPH ACKERMAN Ambition: Aeronautical Engineer Hobby: Stamp collecting Pet Aversion: Jitterbugs Activities: Freshman Science Club, Glee Club Pleasant, conscientious, air minded, has already had some flying lessons, confesses he can “take off but cannot land yet, movie fan, likes dancing and singing, pleases his admirers with his yodelling, Scout Master and Cub Master in local Councils. MICHAEL ACQUAFRESCA, Jr. Ambition: Accountant Hobby: Hunting, football Pet Aversion: Dancing Activities: Football, Dante Club, Band, Freshman Science Club Regular fellow, conscientious, English is his favorite subject, he doesn’t even shun oral topics, fond of all sports, a great lover of the out¬ doors, an engaging smile shows “Mike’s” approval of l ife in general. MARY ELIZABETH AHEARN Ambition: To travel Hobby: Swimming Pet Aversion: Afternoon Sessions Activities: Glee Club, Freshman Science Club, Minstrel Show, Basket¬ ball, French Club. Composed, easy of manner, calm of voice, invites confidence, her dancing has always made a hit at our minstrel shows, a good friend, Betty and Eileen are inseparable, spends her afternoons as a telephone operator. GUIDO JOSEPH ALLEGREZZA Ambition: Radio Engineer Hobby: Radio work Pet Aversion: Suspense Activities: Freshman Science Club,. Dante Club Retiring, never an excess of words from Guido, true friend behind this silent pose, raises rabbits as a hobby, good student, always con¬ sidered two minutes of eight too early to arrive at school, is that wave natural ? 14 AUDREY MAY ALLEN Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Swimming Pet Aversion: 9-20 Club Commercials Activities: Senior Glee Club, Minstrel Show Sportsman-like, active member of Girls’ Athletic Club, a true friend, likes to keep us guessing about her outside interests, but too bad Audrey your maidenly blushes give you away, it’s easily seen the Navy rates “tops” with you. ALMA LUCINDA ALVES Ambition: Office work Hobby: Radio Pet Aversion: Oral topics Activities: Glee Club, Freshman Science Club Pleasant, no coupon is needed for one of Alma’s smiles, always will¬ ing to lend a helping hand, has an optimistic outlook on life, a truer friend couldn’t be found. MARY ELISA ANDREANO Ambition: Pharmacist Hobby: Skiing Pet Aversion: Mischief Activities: Freshman Science Club, David Garrick Club, Glee Club Sunny, that describes her disposition, happy-go-lucky, her usual at¬ titude toward studies, talkative, her personality, mischievous, well, per¬ haps we should credit that to her yen for fun, a party without Mary would be hopelessly incomplete. ANTOINETTE MARIE ARCUDI Ambition: Artist or Typist Hobby: Collecting photographs Pet Aversion: Fussy customers Activities: Freshman Science Club, Glee Club, Dante Club, Commer¬ cial Club Good-natured, sunny, mischievous, possesses an irrepressible giggle, always the center of a group of laughing girls, never worries, don’t frown when Antoinette’s around, she likes to see everybody happy, we’re all on your side. IRENE BARSAMIAN Ambition: Vocalist Hobby: Singing and dancing Pet Aversion: Oral themes Activities: O. L. I. Committee, Commercial Club, Minstrel Show, Freshman Science Club, Glee Club Vivacious, vibrates with energy, talkative, refuses to argue unless she knows that she’s right, has a keen sense of humor, a sports fan, loves to jitterbug and sing, at the moment, engrossed in a pair of blue eyes. 15 GRACE LORRETTA BECCIA Ambition : To study music Hobby: Playing the piano Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Freshman Science Club, O. L. I. Committee, David Garrick Club, Glee Club, French Club, Dante Club, Theo-Harmon Club Winsome, gay and lovable Grace, the mischievous twinkle in her eye belies her seemingly grave manner, many times her infectious laugh¬ ter broke the silence of Al, worried so about her chemistry that she for¬ got what she memorized. LUCY ANN BERARDI Ambition: Air Hostess Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Freshman Science Club, Senior Glee Club, Commercial Club Gay, unconcerned, would wear out her shoes dancing if you’d let her, loves to talk, nothing banished the smile from her face, even history, our unofficial gloom disperser, will make a whiz of a secretary. BETTY ANN BERRY Ambition: Laboratory Technician Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Radio advertising Activities: Student Association, Vice-president 4, Junior Science Club, Sec. 3, Dance Committee, Ring Committee, O. L. I. Committee, Basketball, Glee Club, Freshman Science Club, Garrick Club, Minstrel Show. Effervescent, versatile, striking personality, participates in all our activities, a vivacious sports enthusiast, member of the girls’ basketball team, inspiration for Jack’s music, a little girl with a big smile. ROBERT BARWELL BETHEL Ambition : Army Air Cadet Hobby: Building Model Airplanes Pet Aversion: Wearing rubbers Activities: Freshman Science Club Energetic, full of fun, always ready to share a good joke, short in stature, but high in marks, even “trig” doesn’t bother him, much, a pal who can always be depended on for answers, best of luck, Bob. JOSEPHINE ANN BETTUELLI Ambition: Stenographer Hobby: Collecting records Pet Aversion: Classical music Activities: Freshman Science Club, Glee Club, Commercial Club, Dante Club Quiet, better known as “Jo”, a smile for all, finds it easy to make friends, likes sports and attends all games, a quiet manner, but definitely not dull, “Jo” wins us all with her quiet friendliness. 16 CHARLES LOUIS BIANCHI Ambition: Marine Officer Hobby: Collecting football pictures Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Class President 1, 2, 3, 4, Freshman Science Club, Commer¬ cial Club, Football, Basketball, Dante Club Athletic, star player in football, shines on the court, except when playing opposite the Sub-Debs, we know why, popular choice for Class President for four years, future Marine captain, at our socials, dances circles around one shy Violet. RICHARD BLASCIO Ambition: Aviation Cadet Hobby: Building airplane models Pet Aversion: Working Activities: Freshman Science Club, Commercial Club, Glee Club Carefree, good natured, a veritable chatterbox, life of the party, and the classroom too, hard to convince, especially in A4, we’re told, does K. P. duty in A1 very faithfully, a willing helper and a cheerful friend. THOMAS FRANCIS BONINA Ambition: Typist Hobby: Making puzzles Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Freshman Club, Intramural Basketball Taciturn, friendly, always neatly dressed, shy (at least, so he seems in the classroom), his pet peeve is homework, favorite pastime, bowling, Tommy keeps us guessing, but we hear he’s quite a Romeo over the telephone. VITRANA MARY ANN BONASORO Ambition: Dressmaker Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Classical Music Activities: Glee Club, Commercial Club, Dante Club Bashful, our shy and smiling “Vicky”, even-tempered, a neat dresser, a conscientious student and a faithful friend, attended all our baseball games, “gus” why?, likes dancing but only to the current popular tunes. LEOLA MARGARET BURNS Ambition: Translator Hobby: Sewing Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: David Garrick Club, O. L. I. Committee, Band, Minstrel Show, Junior Science Club 3, French Club Sparkling, as bright as her hair, talkative, always on the go, musical, likes “boogie-woogie”, only senior girl in the Band this year, will eat anything chocolate, you should taste her delicious brownies, a red head without a temper? 17 BH HAROLD JOHN BUSHNELL Ambition: Air Cadet Hobby: Hunting, Skating, Golf Pet Aversion: Blondes Activities: Glee Club Friendly, slow, in one respect, has a difficult time getting up these dark mornings, perhaps his extra sleep gives him his pleasant manner, an excellent dancer, by the way girls, a big smile goes a long way with our favorite doorman. CONNIE MARGUERITE CACCAVELLI Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Swing Music Activities: Commercial Club, Freshman Science Club, Glee Club, Basketball Vivacious, has a smile for everyone, never at a loss for something to say, even Connie’s bright eyes could not penetrate the darkness of these war-time mornings, note the two-toned shoes, we enjoyed her com¬ panionship immensely. JOSEPHINE THERESA CAFFARELLI Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobby: Autographs Pet Aversion: Serials Activities: Commercial Club, Glee Club, Freshman Science Club Witty, never a dull moment when “Jo” is around, spends her spare time in Woolworth’s, “Courtesy at all times” is her motto, an ardent movie fan, enjoys collecting movie stars’ pictures, believes in starting the school day at 8.05. ALMA ADA CALARESE Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Oral themes Activities: Commercial Club, Freshman Science Club, Dante Club, Glee Club. Jolly, announces her approach by her infectious laughter, he r sunny disposition has brightened many classes, dancing is one of her hobbies, she also likes to knit, but her real ambition is to become a coiffure stylist. RUBEN CANCEL Ambition: Doctor Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Chemistry Activities: Basketball 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Minstrel Show Gallant, Puerto Rico’s gift to M. H. S., peppy and skillful forward on our basketball team, sketches artistically, delights us all with his in¬ triguing accent, we can’t say it in Spanish but in English it’s Good Luck, Rube.” 18 ROBERT CARBONE Ambition: Army Air Corps Pilot Hobby: Model Airplanes Pet Aversion: Errands Activities: Freshman Science Club ..Football Carefree. good natured enjoys a good time, especially during classes was always engrossed in drawing complicated diagrams did any of those plays ever produce a touchdown? a hard-hitting lineman on our football team we’re sure he’ll succeed. MICHAEL FRANCIS CICCHETTI Ambition: Orchestra Leader Hobby: Golf Pet Aversion: Silly People Activities: Freshman Science Club Band Orchestra Minstrel Show Serious, except about his studies takes his time about everything well known for his “zoot suit”—plays the sax in his own band want music? call on “Chick Eddy” devotes full time to his chosen work. JEANNE FRANCES CLARRIDGE Ambition: Air hostess Hobby: Jewelry. Hiking Pet Aversion: Woolley’s Handbook Activities: O. L. I. Committee Minstrel Show. Dance Committee Glee Club Loquacious, her favorite subject is a faithful attendant at our Fri¬ day night socials .“Jack collects “number 17” coupons in Grant ' s shoe department has a knack for making costume jewelry English gram¬ mar is listed among her trials and tribulations. FILOMENA MARIE COLAVITA Ambition: Teacher Hobby: Reading Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Freshman Basketball Dante Club Glee Club Junior Science Club, 3, 4. .0. L. I. Committee Jovial, conscientious well-dressed an amicable person with a dis¬ position to match a good student and a talented pianist “Phil was al¬ ways ready to cooperate on matters of homework one of our pleasant companions at M. H. S. JOHN CONIARIS Ambition: Meteorologist Hobby: Arguing Pet Aversion: “John’s Other Wife” Activities: Freshman Science Club Dance Committee Junior-Senior Reception Minstrel Show. Junior Science Club, Treasurer 3, President, 4 Student Association, Treasurer, 4 Co-Editor-in-Chief, O. L. I. Good Natured unhurried unworried a dazzling Pepsodent grin indifferent to the charms of all his gentle admirers well, almost all the man with an opinion on everything one of our Editors-in-Chief . . grade A scholastically. 19 CATHERINE ANN COSENTINO Ambition : Office Worker Hobby: Skating. . Dancing. . Swimming Pet Aversion: Jitterbugging Activities: Dante Club Glee Club Loyal, thoughtful of others ready to smile at the least provoca¬ tion alw r ays willing to join in the fun one of the instigators of pleas¬ antries in last year’s Italian Class. worried needlessly about oral topics. HELEN IRENE COSETTA Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Jitterbugging Activities: Glee Club Freshman Science Club Sincere a friend worth cultivating a good dancer. . spends her Saturday nights at the Sons of Italy Hall an ardent admirer of Harry James conscientious about her work willing to cooperate wdien help is needed. JAMES SEARS COX Ambition : Army Air Corps Hobby: Photography Pet Aversion: Slot Machines Activities: Freshman Science Club Soft-spoken sometimes called “Ram” by his intimate friends . photographs anyone and anything when the urge is upon him. prefers St. Mary’s girls wants to know if there’s a song called “Jeanne” has a charm all his own what’s your secret, Jimmy? SALVATORE VINCENT CRIVELLO Ambition: Fighting Marine Hobby: Girls Pet Aversion: Girls’ lip-stick Activities: Commercial Club Irrepressible nothing bothers “Dudie”. .cherishes a pet little (?) fingernail has a passion for flashy socks, his inimitable manner has en¬ livened many a dull moment how those verbs, lie and lay, would mysti¬ fy him. VINCENT DAGNESE Ambition: Athletic Director Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Work Activities: Baseball, 1, 2, 3, Captain 4 Basketball, 1, 2, 3, Captain 4 . Glee Club Freshman Science Club Athletic good-natured and talkative Vinnie.. everyone’s friend . our basketball captain .many were the times he saved M. H. S. from de¬ feat by his sensational shots there’s only one girl for “Vin”.. seriously studying ballet dancing Oh. . Yeh! 20 LOUIS ARTHUR D’ALESSANDRO Ambition: Mechanic Hobby: Taking pictures Pet Aversion: Arguments Activities: Freshman Science Club Football Carefree good-natured well on his way home on his bicycle by 1 :01 enjoyed school, especially his spare periods star half-back of the Crown Crusaders didn’t attend “socials”, but he wasn’t home studying either, you’re 1A on our list, “Lou”. KATHERINE ELIZABETH D’AMELIO Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Freshman Science Club Dante Club .Glee Club Friendly seclusive in class, but not up on Purchase Street faith¬ ful basket-ball fan sells dishes in our five and dime store always in on the fun oh! how those spelling rules eluded her! ! LUCY ESTHER D’ANTONIO Ambition: Vocalist Hobby: Collecting Song Sheets Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Dante Club. . Freshman Science Club Commercial Club . Ring Committee Optimistic, cheerful her sunny smile brightens every classroom., fond of singing and dancing likes the sweet tune of a sax. a 9 :20 Club fan .fastidious in appearance..striking in demeanor that’s Lucy! ROBERT WILLIAM DAVIS Ambition: Aviator Hobby : Stamp Collecting Pet Aversion : Getting up in the morning Talkative the chatterbox of our sixth period history class . “Lem” likes recess and dismissal best of all. on the basketball court he is called “Muscles,” but ironically we’re sure .finds a certain Sophomore pleas¬ ing to the eye. how about it, Bob? LUCY AGNES DeCAPUA Ambition: Stenographer Hobby: Skating, Bowling Pet Aversion: Jitterbugging Activities: Freshman Science Club Dante Club Petite a pint-sized bundle of unlimited energy. loquacious, loves to talk, especially during her study period her beautiful black hair is the envy of all her friends. a lawyer’s secretary, take a letter, Lucy! 21 MICHAEL DeGENNARO Ambition: Mechanic Hobby: Hockey Pet Aversion: Night Life Activities: Freshman Science Club. .Football, 2, 3, 4 Unassuming quiet despite his size “Mike” hardly makes his pres¬ ence known mechanically inclined this robust fellow is attentive in class and quizzical about causes and results, (Sometimes about answers too). MICHAEL ANTHONY DePALMA Ambition: Machinist Hobby: Popular Bands Pet Aversion: History Activities: Freshman Science Club Glee Club Minstrel Show Dynamic . witty, personality plus, versatility, remember Mikey’s famous black-faced rendition of “Mammy” at our Minstrel Shows? a constant source of amusement in the classroom kept us chuckling with his oral topics everyone’s favorite keep up the good work, Mike!! MARGUERITE ANN DePAOLO Ambition: Dietician Hobby: Collecting Miniatures Pet Aversion: Alarm clocks Activities: Minstrel Show Freshman Science Club. Senior Glee Club Funloving, always in the mood for a good time .constantly on the go has those three requisites for a striking personality: pep, vim, and vigor adds that certain something that gives eclat to any gathering. ROBERT STEPHEN DePAOLO Ambition: Engineer Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: English Activities: Freshman Science Club Intra-mural basketball Dance Committee Independent, opinionated..had a variety of girls once the field seems to have been narrowed down considerably, always hurrying . never worrying, much Bob manages to cram much fun into his busy day—a good pal, sincere and companionable. ANTONETTE CECILIA DePASQUALE Ambition: Beautician Hobby: Collecting records Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Freshman Science Club .Dante Club Glee Club Indifferent. . slow in movement except on the dance floor has a strong aversion to classical music, loves to jitterbug, .wonders why we have to know who discovered America, and the reasons why?..still wondering, Antonette? 22 ingffl ARTHUR HARRINGTON DePASQUALE Ambition: Undecided Hobby: Music Recordings Pet Aversion: Card Games Activities: Freshman Science Club Unconc erned, .this describes “Buster” to a “T” a hard worker out of school always on the go enjoys all our socials finds time for every¬ thing but bis homework, our only reason why “Zoot suits” are still a fad! MICHAEL JOSEPH DeBARTOLOMEIS Ambition : Musician and Engineer Hobby: Building model airplanes Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Freshman Science Club Junior Science Club 3, 4 Glee Club Unassuming friendly a good sport always ready to join in the fun is musically inclined didn ' t he look cute in that frilly apron in Chem? blushes easily recently took up the fine art of dancing isn’t it fun, Mikey? MICHAEL SILVIO DiDONATO Ambition: Musician Hobby: Collecting musical scores Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Class pianist Freshman Science Club Friendly talkative industrious does his school work conscien¬ tiously prefers music lessons to history popular choice for our class pianist always a welcome sight at our dances. and oh! how he loved those oratoricals (?) MARY VERONICA DiFONZO Ambition: Accountant Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Freshman Science Club O. L. I. Committee Senior Glee Club Basketball Commercial Club, Vice President Straightfonvard liked by everyone enjoys all out-door sports attends all of our social affairs relishes a friendly argument and usual¬ ly succeeds in winning it, too a conjurer at conversation a typical all- around girl. ALBINA MARINA DIOTALEVI Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Good music Pet Aversion: “Macbeth Activities: Dante Club Freshman Science Club Commercial Club Serious Albina ' s smiles are worth waiting for likes nothing bet¬ ter than to see and hear a good orchestra claims that she has no inter¬ est in boys but we wonder neat efficient a good student and a better friend. 23 IRENE MARIE DiVITTO Ambition: Dietician Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Bowling Activities : Theo-Harmon Club . Dante Club . Glee Club Petite nonchalant loads of fun Irene is always cheerful friend¬ ly and well liked neat in appearance polite at all times always ready to lend a helping hand her engaging chatter signifies her presence in any gathering. PATRICIA MARIE DRUGAN Ambition: War Work Hobby: Swimming Pet Aversion: Alarm Clocks Activities: Freshman Science Club Minstrel Show. Basketball Cheerleader David Garrick Club . Senior Glee Club Carefree, one of our radiant red heads, tall, dignified, and poised. . Pat ' s temper does not match her hair her disposition is lively, one of our peppy cheer leaders dislikes to study has a lovely voice. ROXFORD WILFRED EARL Ambition: Automobile Mechanic Hobby: Collecting records Pet Aversion: English Activities: Freshman Science Club Band Courteous lie ' s 1-A in the army and A-l in our hearts seldom ap¬ pears at our socials is he holding out on us? possesses personality plus has evinced a preference for the loges when attending the movies. WALTER WENDELL EDWARDS Ambition: Marine Hobby: Airplane Pictures Pet Aversion: English Activities: Freshman Science Club Band .Orchestra Commercial Club Minstrel Show. Football Intra-mural Basketball Junior- Senior Reception Untroubled, easy-going, one of Clem ' s right-hand men not exact¬ ly the studious type but surprises everybody by his knowledge of history we have “Walt” to thank for the swell music at the Friday night “Socials”. ELSIE MARY EVANS Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobby: Photography Pet Aversion: Rainy days Activities: Freshman Science Club Reserved, .don’t let Elsie’s red hair fool you because she really does¬ n’t have a bad temper . everyone’s friend and companion, especially Tom’s, we don’t know what these grads have but whatever it is, it pleases Elsie , don’t blush, “Red.” 24 LUCY MARIE FEMINA Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Sewing Pet Aversion: Jitterbugging Activities : Freshman Science Club. . Dante Club. . Glee Club Happy-go-lucky unconcerned. at least about school work has a sunny disposition prefers sewing to book reviews.. evinces a preference for red hair a true and sincere friend , we won’t forget her humorous tales in the Algebra Class. ESTHER FERMAN Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Freshman Science Club . Commercial Club .David Garrick Club Glee Club. ,0. L. I. Committee. .Minstrel Show Ring Com¬ mittee Theo-Harmon Club Efficient fastidious accomplished all these and more describe Esther she’s the answer to a teacher’s prayer enjoys a good joke—has a grand sense of humor as for outside interests, well, if Esther doesn’t want to tell, we won ' t either. MARGUERITE CARMELA FERRARO Ambition : Telephone Operator Hobby: Skating Pet Aversion: History dates Activities: Freshman Science Club Commercial Club. .Basketball. . Dante Club Glee Club. .Minstrel Show Industrious dependable, a good cook, always ready to laugh .she charms us with her singing prepares fascinating oral topics, fond of bowling we hear she boosts Army morale with her gay and frequent letters. AURIA KATHERINE FERREIRA Ambition: Artist or Wafs Hobby: Skating pictures Pet Aversion: Oral topics Activities: Freshman Science Club. Basketball. Commercial Club. Senior Glee Club Jolly, happy-go-lucky always in a carefree mood.. frequently the source of amusement in the classroom talented her clever sketches have won our admiration, battled with the Woolley’s handbook, but did¬ n’t let it bother her. JOHN MICHELE FERRUCCI Ambition: Aerial Gunner Hobby: Collecting records Pet Aversion: Cards and girls Activities: Freshman Science Club .Commercial Club Happy-go-lucky. glint of mis chief in his eyes, .always ready with an answer in class frequently the correct one. surprises us with his seriousness at times, .a popular Bruksy Club member. Good luck always, Johnny. 25 CHARLES W. FRASCOTTI Ambition: Aviation Pilot Hobby: Aviation Pilot Pet Aversion: Corny Music Activities: Freshman Science Club. Commercial Club Football. . Junior Ring Committee Frolicsome drives the teachers to distraction . unacquainted (?) with the principal’s office can vie with anyone on the gridiron his greatest argument in favor of swing bands is his drum playing delights in distracting us from biology. GEMMA MARIE FUSCO Ambition: Dietician Hobby: Sewing Pet Aversion: Jitterbugging Activities: Dante Club . O. L. I. Committee. Glee Club. Class Secre¬ tary, 2 Demure tiny sociable her heart belongs to Joe, not Daddy., takes her studies with a fine mixture of pleasure and seriousness good luck, ‘Gem,” you’ve brightened many of our classes. ROBERT CAESAR GALLERANI Ambition: Naval Aviation Hobby: Bowding Pet Aversion: Night life Activities: Football Intra-mural Basketball Nonchalant, doesn’t appear to have a care in the world would rather be called Bob enthusiastic about his work, doesn’t care for socials. . every evening finds him enjoying his favorite pastime, bowding. ARMANDO JOHN GIARDINI Ambition: Aviator Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: Work Quiet, .always seems to be in deep thought .willing to help every¬ one, likes sports, but didn’t have time to participate in them always ready for an argument, never with a chip on his shoulder oh yes, very bashful. EDITH MARY GIORDANO Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Skating Pet Aversion: Alarm Clocks Activities: Dante Club Basketball. Glee Club Dependable.. neat liked chemistry and biology, but, oh, how she hated those history dates, never came to class without her home-work done, which is more than some of us can say has all the attributes of a perfect nurse. . 26 EILEEN MARGUERITE GONZALES Ambition: Aeronautics Hobby: Mischief Pet Aversion: History Activities: Freshman Science Club Basketball Minstrel Show.. Glee Club. David Garrick Club Talkative always on the go. always ready to lend a hand in any school under-taking with all her “doings,” we wonder when she finds time for everything believes in starting the school day at 8:30. HARRY RAYMOND GRANT Ambition: Aeronautical Engineer Hobby: Collecting stamps Pet Aversion: English Activities: Freshman Science Club Earnest. shy. .surprises us occasionally by adding a word or two to the conversation .sometimes called “Dozey”. we wonder why?..likes horseback riding especially when Echo is his mount a good dancer . however, prefers movies to socials, keep it up, “Ray.” AMELIA VIVIAN GRASSI Ambition: Typist Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: History Activities: Freshman Science Club Glee Club Reticent, .reserved, has pleasant manner .always ready to help, never an annoyance to the teachers a constant movie goer a consci¬ entious student her agreeable manner and quick smile have won her many friends. MARY ANNE GRILLO Ambition : Civil Service Secretary Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: “Ain’t” Activities: Basketball. Freshman Science Club. Dante Club . Com¬ mercial Club Agreeable, straight-forward. .energetic poised-our “busy as a bee” fourth period office girl .her friendliness insures popularity .punctuation rules are the bane of her existance .Mary sings but keeps it a secret! RITA LORETTA GUIDOTTI Ambition: Telephone Operator Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: Jitterbugging Activities: Freshman Science Club Dante Club. Glee Club Carefree, friendly always smiling, especially during fourth period . appears to be quiet but we know differently likes the movies..skat¬ ing is one of her hobbies, one of our better students, has a heart inter¬ est outside M. H. S., we hear. 27 DONALD LOUIS HEALY Ambition: Naval Aviation Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: School Activities : Freshman Science Club Debonair reserved, .compatible you never know Don is around sometimes!.. “Linwood’s” ear-wide grin out-dazzles those natty bow ties he sometimes wears, the gay blade of the theatre .you should see him in his usher’s uniform, girls! PERRY H. HENDERSON Ambition: Tool Maker Hobby: Skiing Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Minstrel Show. Freshman Science Club Indifferent, studies don’t interest Perry—the gas shortage seems to be a great trial to him likes horses and a good joke as for girls, Perry believes that “variety is the spice of life”. the Downwind of M. H. S. MARION ELIZABETH HEWSON Ambition: Beautician Hobby: Knitting Pet Aversion: Doing Dishes Activities: Basketball Jolly, always seems to be having a good time loves to dance, has a soft spot in her heart for a certain Bob always ready to lend a help¬ ing hand active in all sports, willing to take a vacation anytime. ELEANOR ESTHER HIXON Ambition: Typist Hobby: Outdoor Sports Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Freshman Science Club. Senior Glee Club Good-natured talkative, can’t find time enough to say all that is on her mind loves to roller skate and walk, especially in Mendon her hobby is collecting snapshots for her wallet .what a collection! MARY CONGETTA HOMAND Ambition: Telephone Operator Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: Jitterbugging Activities: Freshman Science Club .Senior Glee Club Loquacious, .both in and out of classes..competent critic of the “What’s what of swing, enjoys a good argument, neat in appearance . .loathes Japanese she tells us .thrives on travel, .a dependable friend. 28 AGNES KARAKEIAN Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Stamp collecting Pet Aversion: (?) Activities : Commercial Club. Glee Club Serene, her capable mastery of stenography and typing should make Agie a competent secretary. sincere in her manner and quick in her actions her earnest endeavor to reach the goal of success will be amply rewarded. SUSIE KARAKEIAN Ambition: Dress Designer Hobby: Reading Pet Aversion: Walking Activities: Glee Club. . Commercial Club Studious, artistically inclined and up-to-date on the best sellers of the day speaks only when spoken to has beautiful, black, curly hair, forty inches long!.. listens to the radio as a favorite pastime very bashful. RICHARD ANDREW KAVANAGH Ambition: Mechanical Engineer Hobby: Hunting and fishing Pet Aversion: Women drivers Activities: Junior Glee Club Freshman Science Club Brilliant. thoroughness is the key-note of his character, .quiet. . a sober and thoughtful student spends his odd moments improving his mind the life of A-14 and the mystery of A-15 we’re sure he has a great future before him. THERESA ANN KAVANAGH Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Roller skating Pet Aversion: Forgetfulness Activities: Commercial Club. Minstrel Show Glee Club. O. L. I. Committee Freshman Science Club Trim. Terry’s diminutive size does not affect her pep. her sweet mannerisms and sincere charms have won a high place in our hearts., attends all of St. Mary’s social affairs dislikes jitterbugging but loves waltzes. MARTHA IUWONIAN Ambition: Nurse’s Aid Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: Day-time serials Activities: Freshman Science Club .Commercial Club Good-natured. smiling, eager to help set in her ways, likes music . .would like to take up nursing as a career when Martha isn ' t reading or listening to the radio you will find her at the movies. 29 ERNEST LeROY KEMPTON Ambition: Naval Aviation Hobby: Skiing Pet Aversion: Book Reports Activities: German Club Taciturn , but if once started will talk a blue streak ardently inter¬ ested in the Sea Scouts.. comes to all our socials, enjoy s basketball games..vociferous cheerer for the Varsity, companionable an asset to any organization. JAMES READ KIMBALL Ambition: Aeronautical Engineering Hobby: Drawing . Baseball Pet Aversion: Book Reports Activities: Freshman Science Club Unconcerned, shy. nothing seems to bother him .seen but not heard, still he doesn’t miss a thing usually quiet, but very chatty in chemistry class , was it about chemistry ?.. But, no where did he get those interesting history topics? IDA AGNES KOLENDA Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Collecting bracelets Pet Aversion: Public speaking Activities: Freshman Science Club Commercial Club Glee Club . O. L. I. Committee Talented observant soft-spoken immaculately groomed, enjoys movies and skating prides herself on her scores of bracelets does her work faithfully “Hard work and enough play” is Ida’s recipe for life, and a good one at that. MURRAY KUSMIN Ambition: Electrical Technician Hobby : Stamp Collecting Pet Aversion: Joy Killers Activities: Junior Science Club, 3, 4 Freshman Science Club David Garrick Club. Ring Committee Minstrel Show O. L. I. Commit¬ tee, Co-Editor-in-Chief Chivalrous our reason for believing that chivalry still exists, one of our Editors-in-Chief industrious and studious, at times spent hours on trig, but always ready for fun never missed a social or a game sel¬ dom serious outside the classroom. LOUISE MARIE LaFRENIERE Ambition: Business School Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Sessions Activities: Freshman Science Club Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4 David Gar¬ rick Club. . Minstrel Show Glee Club Amiable, .friendly, yet quiet.. athletically inclined enjoys basket¬ ball and horseback riding Ouch!. Louise has a “Sliver” and she does¬ n’t mind a bit her lasting friendship with “Flossie” shows us what a true friend she is. 30 NATALIE THERESA LAGE Ambition: Journalist Hobby: Post cards Pet Aversion: Arguments Activities: Freshman Science Club .Glee Club Even-tempered ..we call her “Jolly Nat”. because of her cheerful disposition, blues quickly disappear a girl with a golden smile runs circles around us in history, enjoys her English class even oral topics. JOSEPHINE LUCY LIBERATORE Ambition: Typist Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Glee Club..Dante Club..Freshman Science Club Shy. neat courteous has taste in clothes and wears them well we ' re envious of her hair modest even about her typing ability the best living proof we can offer that women aren’t all talkers. ELEANOR GLORIA LUZI Ambition: Typist Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Freshman Science Club Dante Club Glee Club Nonchalant, .calm, .poised, nevertheless very friendly, doesn’t es¬ pecially care for school. . sometimes plays hookey. . greatly prefers a good movie to a dance dislikes wearing kerchiefs collects pictures of orchestra leaders. ANGELO LOUIS MAZZUCHELLI Ambition: Aviation Cadet Hobby: Bowling Pet Aversion: Geometry Activities: Baseball..Commercial Club Glee Club..Intra-mural bas¬ ketball . Cheer-leader.. Class Treasurer, 2, 3, 4. Congenial witty always smiling his favorite sport is baseball as a pin boy “Mitzy” is an authority on bowling (want a lesson, girls?). . remember how he read all the romantic parts in the “Merchant of Venice ?”. . poor Shakespeare ! AVIS ELAINE McKINLEY Ambition: Bookkeeper Hobby: Eating Pet Aversion: Alarm clocks Activities: Class Vice-President, 1, 2, 3, 4 Freshman Science Club, Vice-President.. Commercial Club. Junior Science Club, 3, 4 David Garrick Club. O. L. I. Committee Charming, .petite, .composed, combination of beauty and brains., never lacking companions. . has personality plus . “gentlemen prefer blondes” and Avis is a lovely blonde, .a good student and the winner of the “Good Citizenship Award.” 31 JOSEPH MICELOTTI Ambition: Football Coach Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Baseball, 2, 3, 4 Football, 2, 3, Captain 4 Intra-mural Basketball Freshman Science Club Commercial Club. Cheerful, .talented leader on the gridiron humorous, popular with his classmates and teachers he says he has a temper, but we can’t be¬ lieve it. maybe the big grin has us fooled best of luck, Joe. RUTH AMY MILLER Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: 9:20 Club Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Freshman Science Club Gentle quiet reserved Ruth likes sports much better than home¬ work we admire her lovely hair and her self-possessed manner we were glad to have her return to us after a year at Franklin High. EDWARD JOSEPH MONTANI Ambition : Radio Technician Hobby: Swimming Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Intra-mural Basketball Football, 2, 3, 4. Freshman Science Club Sports-loving. a bowling fiend occasionally plays hockey as well as hooky drives a delivery truck (recklessly) . a constant attendant at our socials a swing-band addict will take a part in any argument. FRANK JAMES MOORE Ambition: Saxophonist in Top Swing Band Hobby: Swing Records Pet Aversion: Corny Music Activities: Band Freshman Science Club Mischievous full of fun best qualities, not scholastic, prefers blondes to bistory, the man with a great love for music, sparked many a weary class, happy as the day is long really a gloom dispeller. ELEANOR MARGARET MORIARTY Ambition: Laboratory Technician Hobby: Swimming Pet Aversion: Alarm clocks Activities: Freshman Science Club .Junior Science Club, 3, Secretary, 4 David Garrick Club O. L. I. Committee . Dance Committee, Secretary. . Ring Committee German Club . Glee Club Enthusiastic. .personality plus smooth in appearance and friendly in manner affectionately known as “Goog”. loves to dance and talk . lends a sparkle to every gathering we hope she never changes favor¬ ite character “Frederick the Great’’, really now! 32 PHYLLIS ANN MORTE Ambition: Airline Hostess Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: Homework Activities : Glee Club. . Commercial Club Soft-spoken, pleasant in manner Phyllis’ gentle and charming ways have won her many friends both in and out of school serious about her work, but never lacking enthusiasm where good time is con¬ cerned. HAROLD VINCENT MURPHY Ambition: Druggist Hobby: Dancing, Skating Pet Aversion: Foolish girls Activities: Freshman Science Club Senior Glee Club Agreeable. rather quiet, industrious, while jerking sodas, but not in school enjoys a friendly argument always seems to be in a hurry, loves to ride his bicycle, has enviable curly hair good luck, Harold. JOSEPH PATRICK MURRAY Ambition : Army Flying Cadet Hobby: Airplane Pictures Pet Aversion: Homework Humorous after you know him, quiet until you do a good dancer . cuts a smart figure in his green corduroys with yellow accessories charms the fair sex with his dashing uniform sorry, girls, Joey pre¬ fers brunettes ! MILDRED FRANCES NELSON Ambition: College Hobby: Records Pet Aversion: Alarm clocks Activities: Freshman Science Club .Junior Science Club, 3, 4 Ring Committee. .0. L. I. Committee David Garrick Club French Club Glee Club. .Minstrel Show. Popular . from books to jive in two minutes our proud contribu¬ tion to Bryn Mawr possesses pleasing manner and the right mental out¬ look favorite song, “Whatcha Know JOE”, one of our hard working literary editors we cherish her bright smile and friendly laugh. BARBARA MARIE NIRO Ambition: Executive Secretary Hobby: Reading Pet Aversion: Hats Activities: O. L. I. Committee. .Freshman Science Club David Gar¬ rick Club Dante Club Glee Club Minstrel Show French Club Student Association, Secretary, 4. Capable, .versatile, .mischievous, an ardent basketball fan. an ac¬ complished pianist likes to dance enchants us with those big brown eyes always ready for a good time, a perfect hostess, and, Oh! those parties. 33 ROBERT EDWARD O’BRIEN Ambition: High Pressure Salesman Hobby: Dancing and Swimming Pet Aversion: Girls Activities: Freshman Science Club .Glee Club Junior Science Club, 4 Chairman of Senior Week Committee Polished, smooth dancer Adolph Menjou’s wardrobe has nothing on “Obie’s” popular, especially with the girls the fellow responsible for all the com motion in the school yard . poor Charlie always took the blame spends hours explaining (with accompanying gestures) how he took a certain sharp corner. MARY ANN PALMA Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Reading Pet Aversion: Boisterous people Activities: Dante Club Freshman Science Club Serene dignified unconcerned that describes Mary to a “T”. . possesses enviable patience has a keen sense of humor her numerous and varied hair styles are the envy of all the girls wants to become a hairdresser she’ll make an excellent one. JENNIE RITA PANNICHELLI Ambition: Typist and Filer Hobby: Bowling Pet Aversion: Dull movies Activities : Dante Club . Commercial Club Loyal, sociable loves to chatter has a cheerful even disposition., always generous many of us will vouch for that dependable possesses the attributes of a perfect secretary we wish her the best of luck for the future. DOROTHY REGINA PANTANO Ambition: Bookkeeper Hobby: Collecting Pictures of Orchestras Pet Aversion: Jitterbugs Activities: Freshman Science Club Friendly, a Gene Krupa addict. .crazy about music and Wednesday afternoon movies, collects pictures of famous orchestras spends many hours writing to her friends in the service generous with her smiles, and also with her lunch, truly a good friend. FRANCIS ANTHONY PARENTE Ambition: Aeronautical Technician Hobby: Baseball Pet Aversion: Silence Activities: Class Treasurer, 1 Intra-mural Basketball Freshman Science Club Glee Club . Dante Club Smooth energetic good natured industrious, always has an an¬ swer ready in class, even if it is the wrong one an enthusiastic sports fan. . a constant attendant at our socials . how he can dance the polka and whistle at whom? 34 AUGUSTINO MICHAEL PAVENTO Ambition: Army Air Corps Hobby: Bowling Pet Aversion: Women Activities: Band Football Basketball Baseball Athletic shy. interested in all sports a whiz on the baseball dia¬ mond possesses a soft spot for a certain Vicky strives to equal the musical achievements of Harry James with his trumpet good luck, Gus. EUGENE FRANCIS PERNA Ambition: Sports Commentator Hobby: Bowling Pet Aversion: Women’s hats Activities: Senior Glee Club Commercial Club Carefree broad engaging smile staunch advocate of “laissez- faire” yet always ready to engage in discussions fate has chosen him the victim for many of her pranks Gene is willing to let tomorrow ' take care of itself. ELAINE LUCILLE PICKERING Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Writing letters Pet Aversion: Onions Activities: Freshman Science Club O. L. I. Committee Junior Sci¬ ence Club, 3, 4 French Club Senior Glee Club Affable dependable, describe our “friendly Mike”, enjoys a funny story has a pleasant laugh one of our tallest girls a movie fiend sociable and keenly interested in sports loves costume jewelry, a faith¬ ful correspondent with the Air Corps. DOROTHY PIERSON Ambition: Typist Hobby: Making clothes Pet Aversion: Rubbers Activities : Glee Club . Commercial Club Petite is affectionately called “Pinky” by her many friends a more suitable name would be “Giggles” she w ; as true to Rhode Island, but “something new has been added” icings so now it is the Air Corps. THURSTON ARTHUR PORTER Ambition: Aviation Hobby: Tennis and swimming Pet Aversion: Studying Activities: Freshman Science Club Junior Ring Committee Happy-go-lucky. always ready for a good time a very likeable fel¬ low always wears a broad smile studies bother Bud but little takes everything in stride and always comes out on top definitely a ladies’ man.. 35 BENNIE JOHN PORZIO Ambition: Athletic Coach Hobby: Table Tennis Pet Aversion: Studying Activities: Baseball, 2, 3, 4 Basketball, 3, 4—Football, 2, Manager, 3, 4 Freshman Science Club . Dante Club Quiet, unobtrusive in class flashing and spirited on the basketball court one of our star guards also enjoys a fast game of hockey, .says his greatest ambition is to pass history do the dates confuse you, Bennie ? JOSEPH FREDERICK POWER Ambition: Navy Pilot Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Studying Activities: Intra-mural basketball.. Band David Garrick Club.. Freshman Science Club Companionable always smiling better known as Fred last word on the dance floor popular possesses a magnetic personality . a snappy dresser always adds his bit to the conversation seen on Grove Street . we know he has a “Goog” reason. MARY FLORENCE POWERS Ambition: Designer Hobby: Knitting and Reading Pet Aversion: Nickname “Mimie” Activities: Freshman Science Club O. L. I. Committee Junior Science Club, 3 Dante Club . Senior Glee Club Whimsical always ready with a new idea known for her keen sense of humor as well as her literary ability . composed and self-con¬ fident can cope with any situation one of our literary editors best of luck to a grand girl. FLORENCE LILLEY PRINCE Ambition: Fame Hobby: Tommy Dorsey Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Freshman Science Club David Garrick Club .Dance Com¬ mittee Basketball.. Head Cheer-leader . Senior Glee Club Versatile popular.. Flossie is our unanimous choice for the All- American Girl an all-around sport excels in swimming and basketball an ideal combination of beauty and brains everybody’s friend, but Chuck rates first place with her. JOHN RAGO Ambition: Coach Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Poetry Activities : Football. . Basketball Happy-go-lucky, indifferent to schoolwork. always ready for fun . took Economics in the office. .will gladly give you lessons on how to play pool his friendly attitude has made him many friends. 36 ALICE JOSEPHINE ROULEAU Ambition: Dancer Hobby: Horseback Riding Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Freshman Science Club . Minstrel Show. David Garrick Club Basketball Cheerleader Dance Committee. French Club . Glee Club Cheerful, likes pet rabbits and dancing, but, oh, how she hates to practice! popular has a smile for everyone, to know her is to like her never misses a basketball game, the girl whom “Vinny” aims to please. ANNA SAFIS Ambition: Artist Hobby: Tommy Dorsey Records Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Freshman Science Club .Commercial Club. .Glee Club Reticent ..well dressed and neat .studious and ambitious the quiet type easy to get along with as pleasant as her smile an ardent Tom¬ my Dorsey fan a good companion, as her long friendship with “Honey” testifies. FRANCIS GEORGE SATKIEWICZ Ambition: Chemist Hobby: Laboratory Work Pet Aversion: Girls (?) Activities: Freshman Science Club . David Garrick Club. Junior Sci¬ ence Club, 3,4 . German Club . O. L. I. Committee Scientific extremely serious about his work, most absorbed chem¬ ist at M. H. S.. took time out for basketball games, was one of the team’s heartiest supporters. however, prefers his chemistry lab to sports . we’re sure Frank will be successful in his chosen field. GEORGE SEGAL Ambition: Naval Officer Hobby: Horseback Riding Pet Aversion: Fluttering girls Activities: Freshman Science Club.. Band, 1, 2, 3, 4 Commercial Club Minstrel Show Seelusive. independent known to be rather quiet attended our socials occasionally, what do you do with the rest of your time, George? displays his patriotism by doing farm work instead of homework. JEAN SEVIOUR Ambition: Beautician Hobby: Reading Pet Aversion: Gloomy faces Activities: Senior Glee Club Commercial Club Dreamy at times Jean seems to be a million miles away but from her sweet expression we judge those dreams are lovely, new at M. H. S. . has already won the hearts of many, better watch out for competition when Jean’s around, girls! 37 JACOB SAMUEL SMITH Ambition: Aviator Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Band, 1, 2, 3, 4 Minstrel Show, 1, 2, 3, 4 Talkative conversation never lags when Jake’s around everybody’s friend a whiz on the dance floor well-dressed peppy a one-man cheering section at our basketball games, we’d a lost without him . Shicklegruber’s most shocking imitator. QUENTIN SMITH Ambition: Radio Technician Hobby: Girls Pet Aversion: Girls Dashing always smiling always winking a veritable chatterbox., a newcomer to our school this year we understand he’s quite a radio “ham” is that the Morse Code he taps out with his pencil in class.. Solid didn ' t bother him after be dropped it. ALICE STEIN Ambition: Sculptress Hobby: Basketball Pet Aversion. Speed Tests Activities: Minstrel Show .David Garrick Club Freshman Science Club Commercial Club. . Basketball Senior Glee Club Peppy one of our co-ed basketball stars. always friendly , active. . has something to do every minute conscientious, a serious and earnest student we shall never forget her interpretation of Baby Snooks, a swell girl. HELEN STEVENSON Ambition: Army Nurse Hobby: Collecting toy dogs Pet Aversion: Crossing a busy street Activities : Glee Club Junior Science Club, 3, 4 Athletic, .opinionated. always has the last word, or most always., a typical outdoor girl, lover of all sports, favorites: riding and skiing. . enjoys socials at Upton High we know she will fulfill her life-long am¬ bition, and become a second Florence Nightingale. EDWARD LAWRENCE TARCA Ambition: Air Cadet Hobby: Hunting and Fishing Pet Aversion: Dancing Activities: Football Freshman Science Club Carefree, .good student.. claims he spends his spare time fishing., gave Miss DelCostello writer’s cramp making out slips for him . (that was until he left us for the Trade School).. played football tirelessly.. English has its complications according to statements by Eddie. 38 CLARA MARY TASSONE Ambition: Dress Designer Hobby: Sketching Pet Aversion: Bowling Activities : Glee Club Quiet. in the classroom, but when she ' s outside, who knows?., spends most of her leisure hours at the movies we’re all envious of her many different hair styles likes to sew. we all hope you’ll be success¬ ful in years to come, Clara. VETRANA THERESA TIEULI Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Making scrap books Pet Aversion: Jitterbugs Activities: Freshman Science Club Dante Club Senior Glee Club Pleasant, talkative always smiling except when fourth period rolls around enjoys singing one of the “famous four of A-14”..likes all sports and never misses a Milford High game a little girl with a big smile. JOHN ANTHONY TOGNAZZI Ambition: Doctor Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: Hurrying Activities: Junior Science Club Vice President, 3; Treasurer, 4 Band Orchestra. . O. L. I. Committee Dance Committee Ring Commit¬ tee Freshman Science Club Minstrel Show. . Student Associa¬ tion, President, 4. Accomplished, .witty, lives on frappes. famous for his sharp bow ties, and, oh! those flashy socks! hand-knit, we understand, the Eddy Duchin of M. H. S. his personality will stand him in good stead in years to come. CHARLES TOMASO Ambition: Linotype Operator Hobby: Model Airplanes Pet Aversion: Poetry Activities: Band Freshman Science Club..Minstrel Show..Commer¬ cial Club Junior-Senior Reception Popular our favorite class recipe follows: take a jolly personality sprinkle with some good trombone playing, pour in a big smile heat with the crowd’s approval, and what have we?. .that’s right, you guessed it. Charlie. MARY THERESA TUMOLO Ambition: Stenographer Hobby: Collecting stamps Pet Aversion: Jitterbugs Activities: Freshman Science Club Dante Club., Senior Glee Club Cheerful, our first period office girl loves to tell good jokes .al¬ ways has an inexhaustible supply on hand, has an insatiable sweet tooth ..doesn’t give the boys at M. H. S. a second thought..the reason?.,a quiet and sincere friend. 39 AURORA THERESA TUSONI Ambition: Bookkeeper Hobby: Collecting pictures Pet Aversion: Jitterbugs Activities: Freshman Science Club Dante Club. Senior Glee Club . O. L. I. Committee Tranquil, a quiet girl with a heart of gold a pleasant smile in¬ dustrious, practical, and conscientious detests oral topics, like most of us. one of the outstanding students of the Commercial Course. ALFRED JOSEPH VENEZIANO Ambition: Aviator Hobby: Playing records Pet Aversion: Studying Activities: Football. Baseball. Freshman Science Club..Commercial Club. . Basketball Pleasant. . “Whitey”, as he is called by his friends, has a rare, infec¬ tious smile, has done a bit for his Alma Mater on the gridiron and the diamond has no time for girls, at least that is the general impression. JOHN ANTHONY VILLANI Ambition: Draftsman Hobby : Collecting coins Pet Aversion: Getting up early Activities: Band and Orchestra, 2, 3, 4 Junior Science Club, 3 Amiable.. possesses a winning smile , a veritable Benny Goodman with his clarinet. .“We Dream of Johnnie With the Brown, Curly Hair’’ . a fine fellow, has a keen sense of humor, one of the funsters in bi¬ ology class and A-14. ALBO ALBINO VITALI Ambition: Game Warden Hobby: Hunting, Fishing Pet Aversion: Dancing Activities: Freshman Science Club .Dante Club Sociable, pleasant, a great outdoor man would rather hunt and fish than attend a social not interested in girls, we conclude, one of our senior boys to enter trade school . would prefer to be a famous trap¬ per rather than a skilled machinist. JOHN A. VOTOLATO Ambition: Business Administrator Hobby: Table Tennis Pet Aversion: Guy Lombardo’s music Activities: Baseball. . Basketball. .Junior Science Club, 4.Dance Com¬ mittee. Junior-Senior Reception . Dante Club Glee Club Courteous . . possesses “savoir faire” in any situation , a short quick laugh and a wide smile , never adverse to a little romance. loves and lives sports, attracts his friends with an outstanding personality. 40 VINCENT VOTOLATO, Jr. Ambition: Airplane Mechanic Hobby: Dance records Pet Aversion: Curfew Activities: Dante Club. Baseball Basketball Football Minstrel Show Gallant, a chivalrous and regular fellow is “Vinny”. ideal combina¬ tion of physical strength and mental ability, an all-round athlete, excel¬ ling in baseball looks on the world through rose-colored glasses. ANTHONY FRANCIS WALLENT Ambition: Radio Operator Hobby: Fishing, Camping, Swimming Pet Aversion: Girls Activities: Freshman Science Club Unimposing —reticent in the classroom, believes in using his energy in other directions mechanically inclined, .an outdoor man as can well be seen from his hobbies, his favorite summer pastime is picking mush¬ rooms. ANNA WERBER Ambition: Dietician Hobby: Sports and Traveling Pet Aversion: Spelling Activities: Junior Science Club, 3, 4 .Glee Club.. Minstrel Show Studious. . loves to travel always ready to help her fellow students capable and generous, a true friend indeed, the name “Honey” suits her sweet disposition, .believes that swing music will brighten up any dull evening. LILLIAN AGNES WILLIAMS Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: Make-up Activities : Glee Club. . Theo-Harmon Club Dreamy-eyed. .quiet, .likes to read, .a faithful friend, has a pleasant disposition conscientious about her work..“Lil’s” preference for class¬ ical music is one of her outstanding characteristics. has a subtle sense of humor. RAYMOND JOSEPH WILLIAMS Ambition: To Graduate Hobby: Collecting photographs Pet Aversion: Violin Activities: Freshman Science Club Friendly. . cheerful. . helpful. . one of Clem ' s numerous assistants., rather quiet at times..‘“The Man Everybody Knows”..greets everyone with a broad smile conveniently absent on the days of history tests a truly good friend. 41 The Prom Committee students who made this dance such a success are: from left to right: Robert Solari, Jean Celley, Theresa Crosby, Joseph Farese, Ann Donnelly, Peter Morganelli, Norma DiPietro, Louise DeLuzio, Lawrence Ciccarelli. Junior Prom Attracts Record Crowd The Juniors started an eventful year with Lawrence Ciccarelli as President, Gloria Berardi, Vice-President, Joseph Farese, Treasurer, and Phyllis Beaudoin, as Secretary. The Class of 1944 is proudly wearing their beautiful class rings and are extreme¬ ly pleased with the choice of their Ring Committee. When it comes to sports the Juniors stand out. On the first teams we have Joe Carey, George Warren, Arthur Schiavo, Peter Macchi on our football squad. Joe Carey did his best, which is good, in basket¬ ball. Tony Tieuli, Joe Carey, and Peter Macchi represented us on the baseball team. Many other outstanding players too numerous to mention, prove that the Jun¬ iors don’t sit back when it comes to sports. On April 30th we had our prom. Under the supervision of Mr. Metcalf, the Dance Committee arranged a dance long to be re¬ membered by all who attended. The theme was Appleblossom Time. The auditorium was trimmed with branches of appleblos- soms and streamers of pink and blue. With the background of Frankie Ross’ sweet music and the gorgeous colors of flowing gowns the hall presented a beautiful pic¬ ture. We are proud of the work the com¬ mittee and many volunteers did to make their prom successful. The cheerful students above are the Class Officers of the class of 1944. 42 Frosh Jottings Inspired by the traditions of Milford High our class entered high school in the fall of 1942. Coming into a new school, contacting new rules and regulations, and signing up for strange types of courses we tried to do our best and hope we have, at least partially, succeeded. The class of 1946 wishes to thank all who have been so pa¬ tient with us in our struggle to overcome the difficulties of our freshman year in high school. Our sincerest thanks especi¬ ally to Mr. Higgiston, who has been kind, thoughtful, and patient with us. We know we have not succeeded in everything, but we have tried. The freshmmen reception given by the upperclassmen was our first introduction to the social life of Milford High. We felt at home immediately and have continued to enjoy the Friday night socials and assem¬ bly programs. Now, at the close of our first year in high school, we look forward to three more interesting happy years of high school life and to becoming sopho¬ mores next year. These confident youngsters are the officers of the class of 1946. Seated is Anthony Petti, standing are Barbara Ettinger, Mary Carey, and Natale Grillo. The smiling Sophomore officers are: seated, Marie Longhi, standing, Henry Bianchi, Florence Fertitta, Thomas Nash. Sophomore Report Following the regular procedure, in September of 1941 the election of class of¬ ficers was held at Milford High. The re¬ sults for the Sophomore Class officers were as follows: Henry Bianchi, President; Florence Fertitta, Vice-President; Marie Longhi, Secretary; Thomas Nash, Treas¬ urer. On the night of the “Scrap Metal Dance,” a patriotic event, the majority of the Sophomores could be seen struggling up to the school with their admission, 10 lbs. of iron or 2 lbs. of rubber. Since the whole student body participated the dance was a success. Our class contributed to the Red Cross, paper, tin can, metal, and key drives, and bought defense stamps and bonds regularly to help our country to a quick victory. The boys of our class have made a cred¬ ible showing in athletics this year. They have done exceedingly well in all three sports: football, basketball, and baseball. To each of the members of the graduat¬ ing class we send our congratulations and wish you happiness and success in the fu¬ ture. 43 Activities 44 VALOR—True valor, on virtue founded strong, meets all events alike. PURITY—Live pure, speak true, right wrong — else, wherefore born? JUSTICE—There never was a good war or a bad peace. 45 This ambitious looking group is the Oak, Lily, and Ivy Committee approving the dummy, I am not. War Edition of O. L. I. Presents Difficult Task The book is going to be quite short this year; the committee will have a fairly easy task. Although cautioned about future difficulties by Mr. Higgiston, everyone on the yearbook staff thought this very log¬ ical. After the committee members were assigned to their various positions, we broke tradition and chose a different type cover for our yearbook. On the second meeting the ads were assigned to the var¬ ious members. “Sorry, the war has made a lot of changes in my business,” was the response in many instances. However, not discouraged by this experience, the staff went out and solicited many new patrons. The write ups, which were soon assem¬ bled, presented a perplexing problem; just when we thought that they were all done, we would strive for perfection and do them over again. In giving proper recognition to all our student activities, the page settings were made extremely complicated because of our shortened book. After spending hours on one page, we would tear it up and figure out another. Mildred Nelson and Mary Powers were given many extra writeups which they would complete on short notice and pro¬ duced amazing results. Mary DiFonzo spent many afternoons typing out the scra wled compositions we sometimes hand¬ ed her. The glossies finally arrived, and we checked over the flattering results of Betty Ann Berry’s appointments. The pictures and writeups were then put in order; this completed the first section of the book which was then sent to the printer and the engraver. The editors had a little difficul¬ ty interpreting printer’s talk, but we soon knew the difference between a flange and lower case. With many pleasant experiences and memories behind us we submit this book for your approval. 46 Above we see John and Murray approving Frank’s ad section. Notice the assorted expressions. With the Editors The above picture is anything but typical of an afternoon of work on the Oak, Lily, and Ivy. We were usually amidst a mass of writeups that had to be checked, revised, lengthened or assigned. However, we be¬ lieve that we have derived a great deal of invaluable training, knowledge, and ex¬ perience through the editing of this book. We wish to express our sincere thanks to Mr. Higgiston, our financial director and faculty advisor. It was through his pa¬ tience and guidance that the publication of this book was made possible. We wish to express our deepest appre¬ ciation to: Dr. Marion A. Ryan, Miss Agnes I. Crane, Miss Dorcas Whipple, and Mr. Francis Cahill. Oak, Lily, and Ivy Committee Editors-in-Chief Murray Kusmin John Coniaris Literary Editors Mary Powers Mildred Nelson Business Manager . Frank Satkiewicz Photo Editor . Betty Ann Berry Script Editor . Mary DiFonzo Associates Eleanor Moriarty Esther Ferman Barbara Niro Leola Burns Ida Kolenda Grace Beccia Elaine Pickering John Tognazzi Avis McKinley Aurora Tusoni Gemma Fusco Jeanne Clarridge Theresa Kavanagh Filomena Colavita The photo, literary, and typing editors hard at work. Betty Ann and Millie are dictating; the two Marys are typing. 47 Pictured above are our Student Association officers in their Hallowe’en regalia. They are: seated from left to right: J. Carey, B. Niro, J. Tognazzi, B. A. Berry, J. Coniaris, F. Fertitta; standing, C. Luissetti, B. Ettinger, R. Healey, R. Wellman, E. Scott, I. Fertitta, J. Strobeck. The M. H. S. Student Association Carries On The Milford High School Student Association continued again this year to be a friend and help to all the students. It has not failed in living up to the high standards which have been set in previous years. The officers elected at the first meeting were: John Tognazzi, President; Betty Ann Berry, Vice-President; Barbara Niro, Secretary; John Coniaris, Treasurer. Through the efforts of the association we have been very fortunate in hearing several guest speakers during the year; these talks have been both interesting and educational. This year we had the privi¬ lege of hearing the celebrated violinist, David Rubinoff, in an impromptu concert. Again this year the association con¬ tinued to sponsor socials whenever pos¬ sible, which were always enthusiastically attended. Four thousand pounds of metal, which were collected at our novel “Scrap Dance,” were contributed to the scrap metal drive. A successful costume dance was held at Hallowe’en, which proved very enjoyable. We were all grateful whenever we heard the announcement, “Admission to the basketball game will be free, if association cards are presented at the door.” The decrease in the price of admission to out-of-town football games was another benefit derived from the association. Baskets of fruit were received from the association by students who were confined to their homes because of extended illness, and floral offerings were sent to homes where a death had occurred. We trust that in future years the asso¬ ciation will receive the same splendid sup¬ port that it has had in the past. We must all remember that “One for all and all for one” is a sure way of gaining co-operation, and that no organization can be successful if this co-operation is not obtained. The association has achieved success; future classes—carry on the good work. 48 The above students clearly understand all of Einstein’s theories. They have also been successful in their social endeavors. Junior Science Club Sponsors Successful Activities This year marks the thirteenth anniver¬ sary of the Science Club’s existence under the capable supervision of our faculty ad¬ visor, Mr. Fred Metcalf. The object of this organization is to afford its members a better understanding of the principles of science, and to do this in a manner enjoy¬ able as well as profitable. At the initial meeting of the club, held early in September, the following officers were elected for the year: John Coniaris, President; Joseph Fertitta, Vice-Presi¬ dent; Eleanor Moriarty, Secretary; John Tognazzi, Treasurer. The club has had many interesting meetings at which discussions, movies, and experiments about various scientific sub¬ jects have been presented; this afforded the members an opportunity to show their deftness in the world of science. It has certainly been a tremendous success both from a scholastic and a social standpoint. During the month of May two outstand¬ ing events are featured, namely the annual exhibition, and the Spring Social. The pro¬ jects for the former are chosen and illus¬ trated by the members, who take great pride in competing for the best display. This affair is open to the public and usu¬ ally attracts a large group of interested visitors, who have an opportunity to see what is accomplished by the club. Socially speaking, the May Dance, to¬ gether with the Christmas Party, are out¬ standing features of the club’s program. Each detail of these dancing parties is carefully planned and consequently assures the members and their invited guests an enjoyable time. The members sincerely appreciate the opportunities which the club has offered to them, and take this opportunity to thank Mr. Metcalf for his sincere and untiring efforts on their behalf. It is certainly an honor and a privilege to belong to the Junior Science Club. 49 These four cheerful girls really know the meaning of good music. They have probably just had a pleasing discussion on the appreciation of music. They are from left to right: Grace Beccia, Esther Ferman, Lillian Williams, and Adeline Mantino. fheo-Harmon Club Conducts a Beneficial Season According to tradition, the Theo-Harmon Club was organized in early September under the skillful direction of the super¬ visor of music, Miss Helena F. Swift, who acted as our faculty advisor. At one of the first meetings the following officers were elected: Grace Beccia, President; Lillian Williams, Vice-President; Adeline Mantino, Secretary; Esther Ferman, Treasurer. At a later meeting, plans to attend the opera in Boston were discussed. As in former years, this was the outstanding so¬ cial event of the year. On Wednesday, April 28, we journeyed to Boston to wit¬ ness the LaTroviata, rendered by the San Carlo Opera Company at the Boston Opera House. It was a memorable performance which will remain with us for many years to come. The class is devoted entirely to the ap¬ preciation of the principles of music. Dur¬ ing the first part of the year, we concen¬ trated wholly upon theory of music. Dur¬ ing the later part of the year, we were taught the principles of harmony. Both courses proved equally interesting. The club’s membership is limited to seniors although juniors may enroll for the class. We are grateful to Miss Swift for her efforts on our behalf. Because of her in¬ formality and friendship, we eagerly looked forward to our interesting class. The extensive training of our course has widened our knowledge of the intricacies of music, and it had made us appreciate what great enjoyment can be wrought from the study of music. 50 These are the competent seniors who arranged the most well represented by our Senior Week Committee. Senior Week Committee Our Senior Week was off to a flying start with our most gala event—the Senior Hop held on Friday, June 11. The auditorium, artistically decorated, was the perfect background for the gay swirling gowns. This enchanting combination plus smooth, inviting music, resulted in a never-to-be- forgotten evening. With June 16 came the next highlight of Senior Week which included the Juniors. They were charming hosts at the Junior- Senior Reception. The refreshments were tasty, and the music delightful. Many thanks. Juniors! Monday, June 21, brought Class Night. The Class Will, capably composed and read by Mildred Nelson, generously bequeathed to our successors our most valued out¬ grown possessions. The artful delivery of the Prophecy by Barbara Niro and Leola Burns was met with unanimous approval by all. The Class History, compiled and reviewed by Betty Ann Berry, brought to our minds a panoramic view of past events. memorable week of our school lives. Our class is Provides Fitting Finale With a most impressive introduction, Charles Bianchi presented the class gift. The appropriate dedication of the Oak, Lily, and Ivy contributed a note of solem¬ nity to the evening. The entire program was presented under the capable direction of an almost professional Master of Cere¬ monies, Robert O’Brien. Finally, on the morning of June 22, our long-awaited copies of the 0. L. I., were distributed. The result was most satis¬ factory and we did not regret the time and effort it required. Apt sayings accom¬ panied the gifts we exchanged. June 23 — Our Graduation ! ! ! — We thought it would never come. The formal attire of the class seemed to impress every¬ body with the festive grandeur of the oc¬ casion. Although this evening marked the valedictory of our years in Milford High School, we all sensed that bigger things were in store for us, and looked for¬ ward with eagerness to what the future would bring. 51 “Milford High School has one of the finest student bands I have ever had the pleasure of conducting,” Rubinoff (with accent) during his visit to our school. M. H. S. Band Has Another Entertaining Season Once again the Milford High School Band presented a season of stirring music to its listeners. However, being restricted somewhat by war transportation problems, the band was unable to attend most of the usual out-of-town football games at which events the band had always provided the spectators with fine exhibition of precision marching and laudable musical talent. The credit, for these fine performances on the part of the Milford High School Band, belongs solely to the proficient di¬ rector and conductor of this able organiza¬ tion, Ben C. Lancisi, Jr. To Mr. Lancisi belong all the words of admiration and commendation from those who have watched and listened to this group per¬ form. The Band is still the “Pride of Mil¬ ford High” only because Ben has never tired or stopped in his ways of improving the organization. We only hope that he will be able to continue to keep the band in a position where it will do credit, as in the past, to the school which it represents. As was the custom of past years, the Band furnished Christmas Carols to resi¬ dences and shut-ins on Christmas Eve throughout Milford and neighboring Hope- dale; these musical renditions added a pleasing touch to the Yuletide spirit around the town. A new arrangement was instituted this year in the Band with the election of of¬ ficers who transacted any business matters which arose throughout the year. Those elected to office were the following: Charles Tomaso, President; Roy Abraham- son, Vice-President; Fred Power, Treas¬ urer; Leola Burns, Secretary, and John Tognazzi, Librarian. The eleventh annual concert was held in the John C. Lynch Auditorium on Friday evening, May 21. The musical selections included such gems as: “Day of Youth,” overture; “Victory,” a patriotic selection; “The Merry Widow Waltz,” waltz; “Falling Leaves,” waltz; “Military Escort,” march; “Trombone Toboggan,” “A Bit of Ireland,” “Clarinet Polka,” and the novelty number, “Jack in the Beanstalk.” The concert was a credit to Mr. Lancisi and to Milford High. 52 Here we see ballerina Eddie Scott on the stage doing his part as one of the Rockettes. Roy, Walt, and Cy were soon to follow. Minstrel Show Draws Capacity Crowd Lights! Curtain! Music! An unex¬ pected hush falls over the audience, the lights dim, and the curtains part. Follow¬ ing this time-honored procedure, our Minstrel Show, whose theme this year was “Past and Present,” unfolded before an ap¬ preciative audience. The pages in the Book of Time were turned back, and pleas¬ ant memories were revived by the appear¬ ances of those stars of other years: John¬ ny Chapman, Jean-Marie Lancisi, and Frank Rogers, all of whom are past-mas¬ ters in the art of entertainment. This year our cast was indeed fortunate in being supplemented by the services of the widely-known Andrew Sisters, deftly and beautifully (?) portrayed by Roy Abrahamson, Jacob Smith, and John Tog- nazzi. The role of Master of Ceremonies was once again fulfilled by Joseph Carey with true showman’s technique. The theme song of the program, “This is the Army,” lent tone and color, while older melodies of George M. Cohan and Irving Berlin recalled favorite tunes of yester-year. Vocal interpretations were rendered by Louis De Luzio, Marguerite Ferraro, Irene Barsamian, Irene Kapatoes, Estelle Granger, Eileen Gonzales, and Phillip Lucier. One of the highlights of the evening was the appearance of the “Rockettes,” famous precision dancers, who this year bore a startling resemblance to Edward Scott, Roy Abrahamson, Walter Edwards, and Richard Wellman. Another feature was the spe¬ cial arrangement of “Der Fuehrer’s Face”, by a German band. Attired in red capes and hats, the members of the chorus formed a vivid background for the entire show. Between the various acts the audi¬ ence was kept in constant agitation by the antics of the end-men, whose beguiling make-up did not completely conceal the features of John Coniaris, Lawrence Cic- carelli, Joseph Farese, Perry Henderson, John Tognazzi, and Ralph Webster. “Make-believe” is always fun, and it was with sincere reluctance that we watched this performance draw to a brilliant and memorable finale. 53 The smiling contestants are: Betty Ann Berry, Frank Satkiewicz, Barbara Niro, Murray Kusmin, Esther Ferman, John Coniaris, Mildred Nelson, Francis Parente, Leola Bu rns. Swift Oratoricals Reveal Hidden Talent This year the annual Swift Oratorical Contest, sponsored by Judge John E. Swift, was again held. Twenty-five members of the senior class participated in the four preliminary contests preceding the final contest which was held on the evening of May 11. As in previous years each stu¬ dent’s essay touched upon some phase of the Constitution. From the group of twenty-five the following ten speakers for the final contest were selected: Betty Ann Berry, John Coniaris, Esther Ferman, Leola Burns, Murray Kusmin, Mildred Nelson, Francis Parente, Barbara Niro, and Francis Satkiewicz. The contestants all showed by their poise and the excellent de¬ liveries of their essays the result of the in¬ valuable aid given to them by Miss Sadie O’Connell, teacher of expression. They were all grateful to her for the time and patience she used while preparing them for the contest. In the preliminaries members of the faculty served as judges. They were faced with a difficult task in choosing a winner. Three judges from neighboring schools selected the winner at the finals. The contestants were judged on the basis of the contents of their essays, their poise, and their manner of delivery. The judges made an excellent choice in the selection of John Coniaris as the winner and Frank Satkiewicz as the runner-up. These win¬ ners are to be congratulated on their ora¬ torical abilities. All the contestants de¬ livered well-constructed, informative, and interesting essays. In this contest they all displayed an understanding knowledge of the principles of our government and also derived a valuable lesson in public speaking from it. 54 The following essay was judged the winner of the Swift Oratorical Contest. Wake Up, Am ericans! By JOHN CONIARIS The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are not old charters of ancient interest. They are the living documents that guarantee a gov¬ ernment of the people, by the people, and for the people to every American. Who are these privileged citizens who have inherit¬ ed this blessed prerogative? They are you, Mr. and Mrs. farmer, factory worker, mer¬ chant, teacher, and professional worker. Without exerting any effort or accomplish¬ ing any task, you have inherited this right that millions have died for and for which men are still struggling. If, however, this is a government of the people, you must take an active share in the managing of our country. The words, I do not want to get mixed up in politics, express the attitude of too many Americans. Despite the fact such citizens do not place a great deal of faith in a politician, they allow the politician to be the preeminent cog of our government. Laziness, stupidity, and the lack of appre¬ ciation for their rights under the Consti¬ tution are the characteristics of such citi¬ zens. Not only a few thousand but many millions of these indifferent Americans, if they are not put to any inconvenience, drive to the polls on election day, put a check mark after every D or every R on the bal¬ lot, and then consider that they have ful¬ filled their Constitutional rights and obli¬ gations. This procedure does produce a government by the people, but whether it is a government of the people and for the people is doubtful. Such citizens may well argue that our standard of living is al¬ ready one of the highest in the world, but this means very little if you consider how miserably low the conditions are in other countries. If we are a few steps ahead of them, it is no reason to sit back in apathy. Slums and thousands of dissatisfied Negroes supply problems to which Ameri¬ can energies may usefully be directed. These are blotches upon the record of our country that might have been eradicated by an intelligent and vigorous populace. On December 7, 1941 we were treacher¬ ously attacked by the Japanese. Thus we entered World War II. The people of the United States were swift and flamboyant¬ ly generous with promises. They promised to buy bonds, and unions, big business, and political opponents were going to set aside their disputes. Everyone was going to sac¬ rifice, suffer, and sweat, to do his utmost to win the war. What has been the result? While the battleships were still smouldering at Pearl Harbor, housewives hurried to the grocery store to buy as much sugar as they could. Millions of man hours of work have been lost because of strikes and slowdowns. Congress made an issue of the proposed ap¬ pointment of Edward J. Flynn by the presi¬ dent, but they allow the “Silver Senators” to make a mock of our government and ac¬ tually impede the war effort. The voters of hat-making Connecticut rebuked their Con¬ gresswoman, Mrs. Clare Booth Luce, be¬ cause she didn’t wear a hat, but on ques¬ tions of national importance the members of Congress are seldom criticised. Ameri¬ cans are continually being warned of infla¬ tion, nevertheless excessive spending, which seriously threatens the stability of national economy, continues. Many de¬ fense factory workers, who are given flags for their achievements, lauded with speech¬ es, and praised for their patriotism, cer¬ tainly do not deserve the extravagant commendation heaped upon them. Scores of men are not making sacrifices by work¬ ing in a modern factory, far from danger, for wages which are threefold what they formerly earned. Yet some of these deem it their privilege to squander money fool¬ ishly instead of investing it in War Bonds. What would the gallant marines at Wake Island, the starving fever-stricken soldiers at Bataan, and Capt. Colin Kelly think of such selfishness? What do the members of our armed forces from the freezing North to blazing deserts and swampy jungles think of this greed? Are they the only ones who are going to fight? Wake up, Americans! You owe your al¬ legiance to our soldiers, our sailors, and our marines. 55 The Will of the Class of 1943 UJr, tlir (Hlaaa of 1043 of fEilfnrli Utrdi rhnnl, in Milford, Massa¬ chusetts, being of unsound mind and practically no memory, and considering that toe, as the most accomplished class ever to depart through the portals of our dear Alma Mater, should leave on record one last document in testimony to our brilliance, therefore, make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be our iGaat Will anil (Hratamritt. After the payment of our just debts and graduation expenses we bequeath and devise as follows: To Major Davoren, Captain Nelson, Captain Consoletti, Lieu¬ tenant DiVitto, Lieutenant Bruccato, Corporal Sweeney, Corporal Carney, and the members of our class who left us to become a part of our country’s armed forces, we bequeath our sincere best wishes and our deep appreciation for the sacrifices they are making for us who remain at home. May we do our duty as well as they when our opportunity arrives. To Superintendent Berry we leave our gratitude for the assis¬ tance so readily offered us during our first difficult years as high school students, and for his endless patience and understanding. Even we were trying at times. To our friend and advisor. Principal Higgiston, we leave our thanks for his generous efforts in our behalf, and what he will value more highly: a license to broadcast over station MHS of the maroon network for the duration. To the esteemed faculty, who endeavored by means of the leng¬ thiest of lectures and most perturbing predictions as to our future to increase our scanty supply of knowledge, we bequeath the mem¬ ory of our sunny faces as we appeared at eight o’clock on Monday morning. May this memory serve as a ray of light in the dark days following our departure from the classrooms and lives of our teach¬ ers. To Miss Theresa Del Castello, our indefatigable friend and counselor, we leave as a token of our love a shiny new pencil sharp¬ ener. We need not admonish Theresa to keep ever bright our mem¬ ory, for who could forget the class having the most original and complicated store of alibis in the history of MHS? To Custodian Moran we leave a coal shovel, a copy of “How to Build Muscles” by Charles Atlas, and our heartfelt sympathy for what next winter will bring. It was with sorrow that we heard of the departure of the Green Hornet from the highways; we appre¬ ciate Clem’s patriotic impulse, however, and he really looks cute on a bike. To the Juniors we leave the esteem and admiration accorded in the past year to us. Although they can never aspire to the zeniths achieved by us, may they be successful in their own insignificant way. For the exams to come, we leave these Juniors pencils of as¬ sorted flavors, so that they, unlike us, may preserve the beauty of their long fingernails. L 56 To the Junior girl who considers it her duty to uphold the dig¬ nity of the feminine sector of her class by means of her prowess on the basketball court, we leave the athletic superiority of Florence Prince. To the Sophomores, our sister class, for whom we have a deep affection, we readily bequeath the wisdom acquired during our years of study, and a thimble to put it in. To them also shall go the priv¬ ilege which we have enjoyed for four years: namely, adding to the teachers’ gray hairs. To all and sundry who cherish the secret desire to some day be¬ come second Pascals or Curies we leave a tiny portion of the scien¬ tific data belonging to Frank Satkiewictz. To every little Freshman we leave a month’s supply of vitamin pills, so that they may grow tall and handsome like we. To the future students of German we sadly leave our share of Miss Pianca’s reknowned Apfelkuchen. To Miss Pianca we bequeath a recipe for making aforemen¬ tioned Apfelkuchen without butter or sugar, and a portable electric burner on which to heat her cans of Bouillabaisse, Marseilles style. To him who would be the Beau Brummel of the class of 1944 we leave the sharp bow ties of Johnny Tognazzi, the flashy socks of Fred Power, the incomparable shirts of Obie O’Brien, and the su¬ perb sport jackets of Bud Porter. To the undergraduates we leave the lusty voice and the pep of Jake Smith, as he cheers for the home team. To those who aspire to the intellectual heights we leave the gray matter and perseverance of Barbara, who had the unusual distinc¬ tion of being a member of our class and at the same time being al¬ most what could be termed a teacher’s delight. To all who enjoy a good laugh and also appreciate sincere friends and amusing companions we bequeath the remarkable per¬ sonalities and toothpaste smiles of Johnny Coniaris and Joe Mice- lotti. To Mr. Cahill we leave ten gallons of oil for use in his personal coach room stove. Keep it burning, Coach! To all future athletes we leave the excellent examples of good sportsmanship and playing ability set forth by Joe Micelotti, Vinny Dagnese, and several other members of our class. To all who assisted in the composing and publication of this, the most excellent book ever to be produced under the name “Oak, Lily, and Ivy ”, we leave our thanks for helping to make our last lit¬ erary effort at Milford High successful. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hand and affixed our seal on this the 23rd day of June, in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. iiclxEci d fz[±on, Executrix for the Class of 1943. 57 Class History 1939-1943 Strange that we never paid much atten¬ tion to time, but now, as we are about to be graduated, we find ourselves musing in solemn reverie on past events. Yes, here we pause in the hope that we may hear the whisper of fleeting happy hours and glad¬ some memories recorded there. For, you see, we have spent four years at Milford High School, four years gone by; four years ever to be remembered and often to be relived. The present fades, and we re¬ turn to that beautiful day in September, 1939, when our story begins. It was then, 197 strong, we entered the portals of Milford High School to a life full of new events which began on the very first day. Finding the way to our classes occupied us for a time, but we soon became as adept at rushing through the corridors as any experienced upperclassman. Proud¬ ly we elected our first class officers in the persons of Charles Bianchi, President; Avis McKinley, Vice-President; Alice Adams, Secretary, and Francis Parente, Treasurer. We all turned out to get our first taste of social life at the welcome social tendered us by the Student Association, of which group, three of our own classmates, Alice Adams, Betty Ann Berry, and John Tog- nazzi, had been made officers. The Fresh¬ man Science Club, under the supervision of Mr. Benjamin Consoletti, now a captain in the United States Army, added in no small measure to the pleasures of the year. Ten of us served on the Freshman Committee and helped to publish the Oak, Lily, and Ivy. Our athletic prowess was in the first stages of its development; so we busied ourselves for the most part with intra¬ mural sports. The Framingham game, the New Year’s Party, tests, report cards, and vacations fol¬ lowed one another in rapid succession until finally June was with us. Barbara Niro was awarded the Inez L. Gay Freshman Latin Prize at the Commencement Exer¬ cises. So ended our first year of High School. We were Freshmen of yesterday and Sophomores of tomorrow; one task completed, another to anticipate. We survived the summer just as we were to weather the proverbially “tough” Sopho¬ more year. Charles Bianchi was again elected to the Presidency with Avis Mc¬ Kinley as Vice-President; Gemma Fusco, Secretary, and Angelo Mazzuchelli as Treasurer. This was the year the Varsity won the Bay State League Basketball Championship, and we proudly watched Vinny Dagnese play with them in the an¬ nual Tech Tournament. A number of the Sophomores also took part, especially in the chorus, in the “M. H. S. Showboat ” the annual revue presented under the direction of Mr. Ben C. Lancisi. In addition to these diversions, we were able every Fri¬ day night to forget momentarily our strug¬ gles with the intricacies of geometry as we danced our cares away at the socials held in the auditorium. So it was amid hearty good-byes and “Have a nice summer—see you soon” we parted once more with half of our time at M. H. S. gone by. During the summer, Mr. Almorin 0. Caswell, Superintendent of Schools, retired after twenty-five years of faithful service. Mr. Frank C. Berry, the principal who had guided us through our first two years of High School, was elected Superintendent of Schools, and Major David I. Davoren, then in the armed forces, was made Prin¬ cipal of the High School. Mr. James A. Higgiston was appointed submaster and acting Principal in Major Davoren’s ab¬ sence. Once more summer flew by, and M. H. S. opened its portals to welcome a new class of Juniors. And what a spirited year. We began by electing our previous class officers with Florence Prince as the new secretary. Well aware and proud of our new import¬ ance, we also elected the Junior Ring and Dance Committees. We are justly proud of the beautiful class ring selected by the Ring Committee, and we appreciate the happy choice of our classmates. We were eligible at last to join Mr. Met¬ calf’s Junior Science Club, one of the most active, interesting, and educational organi¬ zations in the school. We Juniors managed to elect three of our own classmates to the offices coveted by the Seniors,—a real tri¬ umph ! Members of our class also joined the David Garrick Club and the Dante Club. Ruben Cancel’s version of the rhumba and Alice Rouleau’s dancing were 58 highlights of the minstrel show this year. On the football, basketball, and baseball teams Dagnese, Miccelotti, Porzio, Cancel, and Vinny and Johnny Votolato helped to lift the load from the shoulders of our effi¬ cient Coach Cahill. On December 8th of this year the United States entered the second World War after we had been treacherously attacked by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor. It was then that we began in earnest to buy war bonds and stamps and to carry tin cans, paper, scrap metal, and old keys to school for the salvage drive. Our participation in these war du¬ ties, however, did not entirely curtail our enjoyment of recreational activities. It came at last, our Junior Prom, and the memories of that evening will linger long. A1 Cass had rhythm to soothe any prom- ster’s taste, and by the time the farewell strains of Tschaichowsky’s “Concerto” drifted through the hall, we were complete¬ ly under the spell of the maestro’s baton. Orchids to Mr. Metcalf and his cohorts for making this social mile-stone all that it should be. In June, we gave the Seniors a Recep¬ tion, at which, for entertainment, mim¬ icked their own Memorial Day Exercises. So ended a swift year, a gay year, full of cherished memories. Our Senior year! Only 140 of our 197 original members remained in the class. Some of our former classmates have joined the armed forces, and others have entered the new Trade School started this year. The same class officers were again elected. The basketball, football, and baseball teams fought against great odds this year, and they fought with the spirit of valiants. The fight of the season was the third bas¬ ketball game with St. Mary’s. We cheered ourselves hoarse at this game, and though fate did not smile on us, our heroes walked off the court with heads high after playing a marvelous game. The Student Association was reorgan¬ ized with John Tognazzi as President; Betty Ann Berry as Vice-President; Barbara Niro, Secretary, and John Coniar- is, as Treasurer. We all turned out in cos¬ tume for the Hallowe’en Party. Who will ever forget John Coniaris’ fur hat,— designed by Lily Dache, no doubt. Early in the year, the Oak, Lily, and Ivy Committee was announced, and then began the rush for ads, the drive for spon¬ sors, call for copy, and all the other details that go with the publishing of a year¬ book. Since this is probably the last Oak, Lily, and Ivy to be published for the dura¬ tion of the War, we resolved to make it the best book ever. Avis McKinley was selected by the Seni¬ ors to be the good citizenship girl of the Daughters of American Revolution. Avis was awarded this honor because she pos¬ sessed the characteristics of loyalty, hon¬ esty, dependability, service and patriotism during her high school course. The John E. Swift Oratorical Contest was announced and the essays were writ¬ ten. The winners of the four preliminaries took part in the final contest. John Coniar¬ is was declared the winner and Frank Satkiewicz received honorable mention. At a Senior assembly we voted to wear white gowns and tuxedos for graduation. When honors were announced. Barbara Niro was named Valedictorian and Avis McKinley is the Salutatorian. So it was that as we rehearsed our graduation songs under the capable direction of Miss Helena Swift, the weeks slipped by. Senior week was with us, and with it came the long- awaited Senior Hop, the Junior Reception, Senior Night and finally Graduation. What had been once the future was now the past. To Mr. Higgiston and to the faculty, we extend our sincere thanks for their patient diligence in our behalf. Whatever the future may betoken, we know that, as a re¬ sult of our years of training here, we are on firm ground, and with our inspiring motto, “Knowledge is Power,” to guide us through the trials and happinesses of life, we have a lasting reminder of some of the best days of our lives. BETTY ANN BERRY, Class Historian. 59 60 VALOR—The better part of valor is discretion. PURITY—The chaste mind, like a polished plane, may admit fold thoughts without re¬ ceiving their tincture. JUSTICE—Justice without strength, or strength without justice—fearful misfortunes. 61 These are the boys who carried the ball to victory for MHS. If you want to know anything further about the team ask Capt. Joe Micoletti (No. 23.) Football Squad Carries Out Successful Season Despite adverse travel conditions Milford High School carried on with a full football schedule of nine games. Fully equipped with new uniforms of scarlet and white, the team presented a striking appearance and proceeded to battle with the Midland League teams of Clinton, Natick, Marlboro, Hudson, and Maynard, and the outside games with Attleboro, Norwood, Hopkin- ton, and Framingham. Although not too successful in regard to victories defeating Hopkinton and Clinton and losing to the other opponents, except Maynard, which game was cancelled, the players of Milford High struggled valiantly and displayed a great deal of courage in competing against their strong adversaries. Weakened considerably by the loss of key men and the failure of many veterans who did not return to school, the group repre¬ senting and carrying the colors of Milford High, nevertheless, gave a good account of themselves in all the games played. Notable performance was displayed in the Hudson and Natick games. Although defeated in both games, the calibre of team play and determination reached a new high and cre¬ ated unbounded enthusiasm amongst the players and spectators alike. The new athletic field was used for the first time; two games were played there, one with Attleboro and one with Natick. When bleachers are available, the field will compare favorably with other athletic set¬ ups in this vicinity, then Milford will be able to witness many hard-fought contests on this gridiron. The class of 1943 was well represented and the team, with Joe Micelotti as cap¬ tain, performed brilliantly. Other stal¬ warts who upheld the name of ’43 were Mike DeGennaro, Ed. Montani, Ed. Tarca, Walter Edwards, Charlie Bianchi, “Whit- ey” Venziano and Charlie Frascotti. We fervently believe that although next year’s team may win more games, it can¬ not have more enthusiasm than the team of ’43. 62 Our gallant hoopsters all set for a big game. Vinny has the ball. Milford High Five Completes Difficult Season The prospects of a successful basketball season were dim when Coach Cahill started early in December to whip his team into shape. Captain Vinny Dagnese, the one returning veteran from 1942’s squad, was the nucleus around which the 1943 team was to be built. Ruben Cancel, Joe Carey, Ben Porzio, and Tony Pilla came up from the Junior Varsity to complete the team. The Milford High basketeers fought through an eleven game series, winning five games and dropping six. Many of the victories were thrilling, as the one point victory over Framingham and the overtime win against Saint Mary’s team. Some of the losses were extremely disheartening, especially the one point defeats by both Framingham and Franklin and the loss of the three-game series to the Saints in an overtime period. Too much can not be said of the deter¬ mination and fighting spirit that the team displayed in all its games. Every team played by the Cahillmen knew that they were engaged in a struggle right up until the finishing bell. Captain Dagnese, shooting brilliantly, was ably abetted by forwards Cancel and Pilla and stellar guards Carey and Porzio. The Junior Varsity remained undefeated throughout their nine-game schedule. The Jay Vees piled up high scores in all of their nine games. Prospects for next year are fairly bright, as two varsity members will return, and several promising players are expected to come up from the second team. The 1943 season, though not especially successful in regard to victories, produced again the spirit and determination which has ever been shown in the basketball teams of Milford High. 63 Above are the girl hoopsters who made a creditable appearance on the basketball court. Alie and Louise are holding the ball. Girl Basketeers Show Pep and Agility Early in January the co-ed hoopsters were out on the court shooting baskets under the able supervision of Miss Agnes Crane. The chill of an unheated auditori¬ um did not daunt their enthusiasm, for the spirit of rivalry and the fast pace of a game warmed the eager players in very few minutes. Forty candidates from the four classes were divided into several teams, selecting their fashionable cognomens from such popular names as Waacs, Waves, Spars, and Wows. Games were played every Tues¬ day and Friday afternoons; the shrieks echoing through the corridors indicated the high pitch of excitement among the contestants. Among the seniors who played regularly were Alice Stein, Florence Prince, and Alice Rouleau, in the forward positions. Watchful guards, eager to intercept their opponents’ passes, included Marion Hew- son, Louise LaFreniere and Betty Ann Berry. This year games were restricted to in¬ tra-mural contests. The one exception was the game played with the Varsity Girls of 1942. The experience of the graduates proved to be too much for this year’s group, and even the speed and skill of Jean Celley and Anna Murphy were unable to halt the mounting score of the Alumnae. In a game played against Coach Cahill’s boys, the girls tallied 42 points, but this was not enough to win despite the one-arm handicap imposed on the victors. This was a very merry game however, and a slip¬ pery floor added jest as the players skidded from end to end. When the season ended late in March, there was much regret among the girls who have become such ardent devotees of the game and who look forward to play¬ ing again another year. 64 The members of the MHS baseball nine which completed a successful season are shown above. Vinny and Gus are co-captains. Banner Season Enjoyed by Our Nine With the closing of the basketball sea¬ son, thoughts of baseball entered the minds of the enthusiastic baseball candidates at Milford High. After waiting anxiously for the opening day of practice, the fifty odd aspirants reported to Coach Cahill on April 20. Although the team had only a few days of practice, the Hopkinton nine was easily disposed of by a score of 11 to 2. Vinny Dagnese was converted into a pitcher and performed admirably well. The squad eagerly looked forward to the remaining nine games with Natick, East Douglas, Marlboro, and Framingham. Up to the present writing the Red and White of Milford High has won four straight games defeating Hopkinton. Douglas. Natick, and Framingham. Against Natick and Framingham, Vinny Dagnese, swiftly rounding into form, set down these vaunted sluggers with one hit and three hit per¬ formances respectively; he was ably abet¬ ted and helped by the potent bats of many hitters as Gus Pavento, Whitey Venzeano, Joe Micelotti, Joe Niro, and Joe Carey. All the other members of the team have performed brilliantly both afield and at bat with Tony Pilla, Ben Porzio, Johnny Votolato, and Tony Tieuli contributing their share to ultimate victory. Clem, our cheerful custodian, your friendliness, good nature, and invaluable aid are appreciated by the class of 1943. 65 SPONSORS FRANK SATKIEWICZ The following names are those friends of the students and alumni of the Milford High School who have shown a generous spirit of co-operation enabling the students to publish the traditional Oak. Lily, amid Ivy as a Year Book of the Senior class and the School’s ac¬ tivities. Francis Alberto Mr. and Mrs. Louis Alberto Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Alves Joanna Andreano Dr. and Mrs. Hugo Andreotti Miss Florence Andrews W. E. Aubuchon Co. George Bagley Ruth Baker Mr. Clinton L. Barnard Phyllis Beaudoin Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Beccia Mary P. Beccia Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Beccia Bell Shop Lena Berardi Berardi Loan Co., Inc. Berkeley Store Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Berry Ralph Boccasile Robert Bonsall Mr. N. L. Bonvino Irene Bozzini Bradbury-Locke Co. Mrs. Helen Breault Edward Brennan Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bright Mr. and Mrs. P. Brilliant Brockton Shoe Store Budget Beauty Shoppe Miss Eva L. Burns Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Burns Miss Mary Burns Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burns Mr. and Mrs. J. Francis Cahill Miss Josephine Calarese Miss Dorothy Callahan Miss Hannah Callanan Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Capece Mr. and Mrs. Joseph V. Carey Wrn. H. Casey Store Mr. and Mrs. F. Lawrence Catella Atty. James Catusi Jean Celley Atty. and Mrs. A. B. Cenedella Miss Marie Cenedella Christine’s Beauty Shoppe Mr. Benjamin Clancy Mr. and Mrs. William F. Clancy Clark Printing Co. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Clarridge Miss Victoria Comolli J. Consoletti Mr. and Mrs. Robert ' A. Cook Costello’s, Inc. Costrino’s Shoe Store Miss Catherine Coyne Miss Agnes Crane Theresa Crosby Miss Catherine Curtin Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Dagnese H. A. Daniels and Co. Corp. Technician George Davis Major and Mrs. David I. Davoren Miss Mary Davoren Miss Theresa DelCastello Loutta Deluca T. Dennehy John E. DePaolo Mr. and Mrs. Stephen DePaolo Mr. Joseph DePasquale Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DiBattista Mr. and Mrs. Alex DiGiannantonio Miss Margaret Dillon Nonna DiPietro Anne Donnelly Dr. Myron Dorenbaum Atty. and Mrs. J. Laurence Doyle Mr. Joseph Edwards Dr. Roy Ellsworth Elsie’s Studio Barbara Ettinger Everybody’s Market Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Falconer Miss Rose Farese Rita Ferigno Josephine Ferrante Miss Eleanor Ferrucci Joseph Fertitta Miss Mary B. Ford Ann Forss Beauty Shop Doris Francesconi Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Fuchs Mr. and Mrs. A. Gallerani Dorothy Gallerani Gardella’s Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Genest Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Geoffroy Mr. and Mrs. A. Gilbertson Gordon Flower Shop Atty. Charles Gould Gould Hardware Co. Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Grant M. F. Green, Inc. Charles Grillo Kelsie Harris Dr. and Mrs. Paul Hayes Barbara Haynes Dorothy Haynes Heitin Bros., Cleaners Tailors Heitin’s Market Helen’s Beauty Shop Dr. Sidney M. Heller 66 Mr. and Mi ' s. James A. Higgiston Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Oliver Pauline Holland Lillian O’Rourke Dr. Henry Iacovelli Kavanaugh Bros. Cafe Dr. and Mrs. Francis X. Kelley Corp. Technician Alfred L. Kempton Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Kempton Miss Ida R. Kurlansky Miss Madeline Kynoch Dr. and Mrs. Francis X. Lally Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Lawless Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Leonard Lester’s Filling Station Lowell’s Dairy Margaret Luchini Miss Agnes R. Lynch Miss Claire Lynch Jeanne Mabey Dr. and Mrs. Joseph C. MacLellan Pauline and Raymond Mainini Thomas Manguso Mr. Bernard F. Manion Mr. and Mrs. Makis Markos Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas A. Mastroianni Mr. Albert Mazzarelli John McCann Mr. and Mrs. Edward McDermott Miss Catherine McDonough Lieut, and Mrs. R. E. McGinnis Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Metcalf Mrs. Mary Micelotti Miss Marilyn Milan Milford Auto Body Co. Milford Furniture Co. Milford Hardware Co. Milford Police Department Modern Beauty Salon Modern Clothing Co. Mr. and Mrs. Carlo Molinari Miss Martha Molinari Monti and Rossi Monumental Works Atty. and Mrs. William J. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Clement Moran Nicholas Morelli Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moriarty Morrill’s Food Shop Dr. and Mrs. Frank Moschilli Herbert Murray Atty. and Mrs. Wm. A. Murray Judge and Mrs. Wm. A. Murray Nash Motor Co. Mrs. Mary E. 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MILFORD, MASS. MARIO CICCARELLI Special Representative NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO. Advice on Life Insurance and Annuity Tel. Milford 1863 Worcester 3-5491 73 ; Flowers help us to remember the better things in life. VARNEY BROS. THE ELDREDGE FLOWER | SHOP ' KOJ3 i;o:t ;; JO5 0 | K 276 Main Street Flower Phone 920-W MILFORD, MASS. F. T. D. Service Phone 1837 A. J. KNOTT TOOL Sh MFG. CORPORATION jj METAL STAMPINGS S- SPECIALTIES :: MILFORD, MASS. ;; u Compliments of . WERBER AND ROSE FURNITURE and CLOTHING It Pays to Trade at MILFORD DAILY NEWS “The Store That Helps You Save” ;; s:oa itOit Sc« ( Established 1887 105-107 Main Street Tel. 10 74 FRESHMAN lOtfl Of FI SENIOR SENIOR Ittfl OF fl FRESHMAN THE CAMELS ARE CODING- REPORT CARD DHY JUNIORTHOM NIGHT 75 Best Wishes to the Class of 1943 THE FLANNERY STUDIO Photographs that Please 224 MAIN STREET, MILFORD, MASS. 76 You Are Graduating into a Sorely Troubled World and You May be Called upon to Help Solve Its Troubles Draper Corporation 77 ,. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 ., 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : Compliments of. ARCHER RUBBER COMPANY so S S Tel. 1870 Central Street TOWN HALL SERVICE STATION for BETTER AUTO SUPPLIES and SERVICE FIRE CHIEF GAS and RANGE OIL F. H. HANNAFORD Phone 1340 Congratulations and Good Wishes TO CLASS OF 1943 XOK CAHILL’S NEWS AGENCY Compliments of. HOME LAUNDRY CO. COMPLETE LAUNDRY SERVICE and DRY CLEANING 35 Free Street, MILFORD, MASS. Tel. 66 CHARLES E. COONEY STORE DRY GOODS SOS S MILFORD, MASS. • • 0 ” 0 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0:0 78 L. e. BALFOUR CO. ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS Manufacturers of SCHOOL AND COLLEGE JEWELRY Manufacturers of The 1944 CLASS RINGS of the MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL Representative — MR. GENE MANCHESTER 79 ORTHEASTERN U NIVERSITY College of Liberal Arts Offers a broad program of college subjects serving as a foundation for the understand¬ ing of modern culture, social relations, and technical achievement. Students may con¬ centrate in any of the following fields: Bi¬ ology, Chemistry, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics, Physics, and English. Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental and Pre- Legal courses are offered. Varied oppor¬ tunities available for vocational specializa¬ tion. Degree: Bachelor of Science or Bach¬ elor of Arts. Admits men and women. College of Engineering Offers curricula in Civil, Mechanical (with Aeronautical option), Electrical, Chemical, and Industrial Engineering. Classroom study is supplemented by experiment and re¬ search in well-equipped laboratories. De¬ gree : Bachelor of Science in the profes¬ sional field of specialization. Admits men and women. College of Business Administration Offers the following curricula: Accounting, Marketing and Advertising, and Industrial Administration. Each curriculum provides a sound training in the fundamentals of business practice and culminates in special courses devoted to the various professional fields. Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Admits men and women. School of Law Offers day and evening undergraduate pro¬ grams leading to the degree of Bachelor of Laws. A minimum of one-half of the work accepted for a bachelor’s degree in an ap¬ proved college or its full equivalent is re¬ quired for admission to this School. Case method of instruction. Admits men and women. School of Business Offers curricula through evening classes in Accounting, Management, and Engineering and Business, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in specified fields. Preparation for C. P. A. Examinations, private accounting, and for the various fields of business and industrial management. Short intensive programs may be arranged. Co-educational. Evening Courses of the College of Liberal Arts Certain courses of the College of Liberal Arts are offered during evening hours in the fields of Economics, English, History, Governpent, Mathemat¬ ics, Psychology, Physics, and Sociology. A special program preparing for admission to the School of Law is also available. The program is equiva¬ lent in hours to one-half the requirement for the A.B. or S.B. degree. As¬ sociate in Arts title conferred. Special courses may also be arranged. Co¬ educational. Co-operative Plan The Colleges of Liberal Arts, Engineering, and Business Administration are conducted on the co-operative plan. After the freshman year, students, both men and women, may alternate their periods of study with periods of work in the employ of business or industrial concerns at ten-week intervals. Under this plan they gain valuable experience and earn a large part of their college expenses. Your Guidance Officer — A Friendly Career Counselor FOR CATALOG —MAIL THIS COUPON AT ONCE NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Director of Ad?nissions Boston, Massachusetts � Please send me a catalog of the □ College of Liberal Arts □ □ College of Engineering □ □ College of Business Administration □ □ School of Law □ □ Evening School of Business Evening—College of Liberal Arts Day Pre-Medical Program Day Pre-Dental Program Day and Evening Pre-Legal Programs i r ening scnooi oi Business Name . Address . C. 96a 80 Rj ...................•.................................................. . ... . C. K. GROUSE COMPANY NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS Manufacturers of SCHOOL AND COLLEGE JEWELRY MILITARY AND NAVY RINGS Manufacturers of The 1943 CLASS RINGS of the MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL Representative — C. J. EBERT cTlu (Cluuterntft -jlmm HIGH GRADE PRINTING 43 EXCHANGE STREET MILFORD, MASS. COMMERCIAL PRINTING BOOKS PAMPHLETS CIRCULARS WEDDING STATIONERY EMBOSSED AND ENGRAVED EFFECTS SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO HALF-TONE WORK 82 Compliments of. MISCOE SPRING WATER CO. xo% MENDON, MASS. Compliments of. CRYSTAL SPA TASTY TOASTED FRANKFORTS AND ICY DRINKS The Comer Store on the Square 133 Main Street Milford, Mass. Compliments of. CROWN CONFECTIONERY CO. To CLASS OF 1943 149 Main Street, MILFORD, MASS. CATTANI OIL CO. RANGE and FUEL OIL Prompt Deliveries 24 Parkhurst Street Tel. Milford 120 PLAINS CASH MARKET ROSS MAZZARELLI, Prop. KOS5 HOME MADE ICE CREAM i 71 Main Street Phone 801 Free Delivery Compliments of. JERRY’S FURNITURE STORE 83 : 0 .. 0 : 0 : 0 . 0 : .. 9 .. 9 .. 0 ..;. 0 . .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 19 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. Compliments of. HACHEY’S FLOWER SHOP 85085 Compliments of. MR. MRS. TED MITCHELL 85085 85 Compliments of. CORBETT CONCRETE PIPE CO. 850K 84 East Main Street MILFORD, MASS. Compliments of. RISEBERG’S 0 Compliments of. BARNEY COAL CO. and MILFORD GRAIN 8501 Tels. 940 and 221 MILFORD, MASS. ,. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 ., 0 ,. 0 ,, 0 .. 0 ,. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. 0 .. ,. 0 ., 0 .. 0 .. 0..0 84 Compliments of. RING WELCH HABERDASHER and CLOTHIER £3013 NELSON AUTO SERVICE Elmer C. Nelson, Prop. MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS Draper Park, Next to State Theatre Conveniently Located Established 1869 Incorporated 1919 HENRY PATRICK CO. GENERAL MERCHANDISE Wholesale and Retail HOPEDALE, MASS. As the Cornerstone of Civilization And Our Liberties, Your School Merits Our Support PETE’S BLUEBIRD STEAKS, CHOPS, and CHICKENS PARTIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS PETER CONIARIS, Prop. 13013 13 Tel. 166-11 BELLINGHAM Compliments of. ROBERT E. DOYLE REAL ESTATE 13013 £3 Tel. 1749-J MILFORD Compliments of. HOPEDALE COAL ICE CO. SOS 15 HOPEDALE, MASS. 85 Compliments of. OUTFIT CLOTHING COMPANY MANHATTAN SHIRTS C K HATS MILFORD ARTISANS Shoes for Discriminating Men Main Street MILFORD, MASS. When we are again able to supply charter bus service, we will again do our level best to deserve your patronage on the basis of better equipment, better, more personalized service. JOHNSON BUS LINES, Inc. 808 8 Milford 230 MILFORD, MASS. AUTOGRAPHS 86 ft ft Ift ft ujrap is ft ft ft ft ( Xi {LaAJL ' viuc D - Qsfr Cl 87 flutoqrcip s Ob $ 88