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

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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

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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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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