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

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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

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Dedication dlo ths.m . . . w L sndsauor to uindicats tiis h [suing i cj hih- srty, and ths insitima HL lighti oj ounshusi and our fcoitsrity . . . to thsni . . . in ths nscsiiitg which conitraini thsm to aitsr thsir for¬ ms’! wayi of t icing ... to thsm . . . who is right, whois duty it ii to firocids nsw guards, for our and tlisir futurs isaurity ... to thsm . . . who fight not for ghory or congusit, ws ths dai± of 7 943 dsdicats our sdition of ths ODak, Utly, attit Jutj to Major David I. 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

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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