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

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November 11—Framingham trims Milford in final minutes of the game 7-0. November 16—-Junior-Senior girls discuss the advantages of the YV.A.C. with two of its representatives. November 19—Social held this evening, only one thing lacking—the male species. November 23—Students enjoy the film “Postmark U. S. A.” November 24—II Circolo Dante has a very enjoyable party. November 30—Army-Navy nurses, returned from foreign service, address the Junior and Senior girls. ecemler Noticeably lacking is the usual ice and snow of the month. Our “Merry Minstrels” grace the footlights again, leaving echoes of laughter throughout the auditorium. Characteristics of graduation become visible. December 7 —Mr. Higgiston calls a Senior assembly. Shall we publish an 0. L. I. this year? Look for yourself. December 10—Presentation of our minstrel show “Swing to Victory.”—Best yet. December 15— Oak, Lily, and Ivy committee announced. December 17—School closes for Christmas holidays.—Junior Science Club conducts its annual Christmas Party. (Oh, that Mistle¬ toe !) December 22—-Milford High’s loss is Uncle Sam’s gain, as Coach J. Francis Cahill leaves for the Navy. All the luck in the world, “Fitter”—Merry Christmas! December 29—Stan Benjamin of Framing¬ ham appointed new basketball coach. December 31—Milford nips Uxbridge 28-21. New Year’s Eve Dance held afterward.— Happy New Year! ig 44 — A year so unpredictable that even a seer would hardly dare to prophesy. Best intentions for new resolutions that don’t last. Our last year at M. H. S. — We hope January 3 —We resume our studies with six more months to go. January 4—Photographer begins work on 0. L. I. photos. January 5—Class has to nominate Senior girl for D. A. R. honor. It’s a tough decision between Phyllis Beaudoin, June Guerriere, and Regina Zarach. January 11 —First meeting of 0. L. I. com¬ mittee.—Milford yields to Uxbridge 27-23. anuary January 12—Virginia Drew, graphologist, entertains student body at assembly. January 13—Milford-Blackstone game 41-37. January 18—June Guerriere selected, by teachers’ vote, for D. A. R. honor.—“March of Time” featuring the Coast Guard shown in auditorium. January 19—Milford High five defeats Natick 33-23. January 21—Framingham downs Milford ' 18-10 January 22—M. H. S. hails a future Einstein, as Robert Swift Metcalf makes his bow to the world. Congratulations to Fred and Reggie. January 24—Seniors hold a farewell party for Irving Pearson, who leaves shortly for the Air Corps. January 25—Naval officer speaks to our Senior boys in the auditorium. January 26—Milford High Hoopsters out¬ shine LIpton 37-17. January 28—We outshoot Franklin High to 47-44 victory in basketball. ruanj The month of thriller-diller basketball con¬ tests. Remarks like “Who’re you going to the Prom with?” and “Are you getting a new gown?” heard frequently in the halls. February 2 —A meeting of the 0. L . I . is held with Mr. Moran presiding. Wonder of wonders—we defeat St. Mary 29-27. The Cute Balian Twins charmed us with their vocal selections at our Red Cross Benefit Show, March 17. X (fJ and (dountrij 13

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x gu and Country Florence Shea from Hawaii entertained us most pleasantly at our Minstrel Show, December 10. With Fall on its way and the goldenrod in bloom, we again return to our books in order to further our quest for knowledge. Gradua¬ tion looms dimly on the distant horizon. September 7—M. H. S. opens wide its doors to admit 135 Seniors, 122 Juniors, 148 Sopho¬ mores, and 174 Freshmen. September 13—Cafeteria in basement opened under the supervision of Mr. Vesperi and Mr. O’Donnell. September 15—First meeting of the Milford High School Student Association. September 21—Again they meet! This time for elections. September 23—First assembly of the Senior Glee Club held. September 25—Milford blanks Hopkinton 25-7. September 27—Film “Western Front” shown in the auditorium. September 29—II Circolo Dante organizes under the supervision of Miss Martha Molinari. As goblins, ghosts, and witches lurk around the corner, plans are made for a Hallowe’en costume party. Whether we shall recognize our daily pals that night — only time will tell! ★ emos ’43 -’44 ★ ★ Arranged by Therese Crosby October 1—Football rally held this evening prior to game tomorrow. October 2—Milford beats Clinton 18-0 on our new athletic field. October 4—Junior Science Club organizes for the fourteenth year. October 5—M. H. S. holds its annual class elections.—“Winning Your Wings,” starring Jimmie Stewart, shown for boys. October 6 —Officers of Science Club chosen. October 12—M. H. S. celebrates Columbus Day by downing Marlboro 7-2. October 13—-Double feature today! “Camp¬ us on the March” and Betty Hutton in “Three Kings and a Queen.” October 16—Milford-Natick game ends in scoreless tie. October 19—M. H. S. Student Association presents Henry Gerald. October 23—Norwood defeats Milford 7-0. October 27—Once again we enjoy a double feature. “Men of the Sea”, a story of the Merchant Marine, and “Queens of Har¬ mony” featuring the All-Girl Orchestra.— Dismissed a t 12:00. October 29—Hallowe’en party is a great success. October 30 —We trim Hudson by 20-0. Synonymous, this year, with November are: Armistice Day, the Framingham game, and turkeyless Thanksgiving. Let us all look for¬ ward to the next armistice ending this present conflict and bringing our classmates home. November 3—Technicolor film “This Amaz¬ ing America” is sponsored by Greyhound Bus Inc. November 9 —Mrs. Mary Carr Baker ad¬ dresses student assembly on “Personality and Good Manners.” Not that we needed it—or did we? November 10—Armistice Day program held in Auditorium. 12

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Qj and Cdounfri V February 4—Framingham swamps our team 43-19.. February 8—M. FI. S. travels to Southboro to defeat St. Mark’s 38-20. February 9 —Technicolor film “Unfinished Rainbow’’ viewed. February 11 —We battle our way through a blinding snow-storm to attend the Junior Prom. February 16-—Milford romps to another win over Blackstone 39-34. February 18—Franklin team outsteps us to the tune of 48-44. February 23—Milford-Uxbridge, 41-23.— We thrill to the acting of Don Ameche in “The Story of Alexander Graham Bell,’’ full length movie held in the auditorium. February 25—Gloom! Despite our lusty cheers M. H. S. bows to St. Mary’s 24-19. February 29—The Red Cross Drive is opened with a bang. Wad, Spring arrives — also the inevitable spring fever which in Grandma’s day meant sulphur and molasses. Indifference seems to prevail everywhere to the utter dismay of our teach¬ ers. Graduation is rapidly approaching. March 1—Shrewsbury triumphs over Mil¬ ford by a 34-30 score. March 2—Clubs and faculty pictures taken. March 7—St. Mary’s tops Milford 26-23. March 8—Senior assembly—Senior Week Committee announced—Basketball team at¬ tends Tech tournament. March 9—Team pictures taken. Smile, “Hoppy!” March 15—Sam Grathwell lectures on the “Story of the G-Man.” March 16—Woe is we, Mr. Higgiston is classified as 1-A. March 17—Special showing of “Swing to Victory” for Elks’ war fund. March 28—1944 Baseball schedule released. March 31—Mr. Metcalf calls first meeting of Senior dance committee. 4 „• Vacation! A-a-a-ah! Examinations! O-O-O- oh! Hit of the month: Our Leap Year Danc e. Can you imagine a beautiful girl knocking at your front door and asking, “Are you ready, Jim?” — We can’t either, but she did! April 10 —Junior Science Club meeting. April 11—Debating Club argues the ques¬ tion, “Is a Yearbook Essential?”—Baseball candidates called out. April 14—We’re out for one whole week. April 15—Ernest Roberti appointed base¬ ball coach in “Fitter” Cahill’s place. April 24—Jessie Ray Taylor, impersonator, holds the student body spellbound. April 28—Under the supervision of Mr. Moran, the Leap Year Dance is a huge suc¬ cess.—Anne Donnelly is chosen Miss Leap Year. April 29—Clinton at Milford; 15-10 in favor of Milford. Wa, } Baseball is in full swing in spite of the man¬ power shortage. Gay cottons and lightweight sweaters brighten our classes. Preparations are started for the final exams. To be or not to be — a graduate. May 3—Maynard 12—Milford 9. May 6—Framingham versus Milford. May 10—Milford meets Marlboro. May 12—Senior Hop largely attended. May 13—Milford at Natick. May 17—Maynard-Milford game. May 19—Junior Science Club holds its May Party. May 20—Again, Framingham versus Mil¬ ford. May 24—Milford-Marlboro. May 26—Annual concert held this evening. May 27—Milford at Hudson. May 30—Milford-St. Mary’s (tentative). May 31—Clinton and Milford meet. ane Buzz-buzz-buzz. “How’d you make out in the finals?” “Flunked.” “Gosh!” — Senior Week commences. Are we glad or sorry? The “Great Day” arrives. GRADUATION IS HERE. June 3—Hudson at Milford. June 7—Game with St. Mary’s (tentative). June 12—Presentation of class gifts—Field day—Senior night. June 13—-Theatre party held at State Theatre—Class banquet enjoyed; June 14—Graduation. June 15 —Excursion held for Seniors. June 16—Alumni night—Did you ever hear of such a week before the “Class of ’44” came along? 14