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

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Front row: Miss Pyne, Miss Cenedella, Miss Callahan, Miss Calarese, Miss Kynoch, Mr. Higgiston, Mr. Davsren, Principal, Miss Oliva, Miss De Salvia. Miss Rose, Miss Claire Lynch, Miss Mary Burns. Second Row: Miss Callanan, Miss O'Connell, Miss Parese, Dr. Ryan, Miss Crane. Miss Whipple, Miss Ford. Miss Eva Burns, Miss Agnes Lynch, Miss Swift, Miss Curtin, Miss Pianca. Third Row: Mr. Brucato, Mr. O'Donnell, Mr. Moran, Mr. Sweeney, Mr. Lancisi, Mr. Tosches, Mr. Consoletti, Mr. Metcalf, Our Competent Instructors Prepare Us For Life Ahead FVWO OUR friendly and loyal faculty, whose 1 duties both in and out of the classroom have been greatly increased, and whose patience has been many times sorely over- taxed, we give our sincere and heartfelt thanks in full measure. We are very proud of them end hope to make them proud of us as we assume our positions in life. We Want to express our gratitude to these mem- bers of the faculty who have so patiently toiled with us each day. Our gratefulness must also be expressed to them for carrying cn the school program in a manner beneficial to all. Everyone of us is cognizant of the fact that this was no easy task, particularly Page Fourteen during the years in which We were at warg however they have done a thorough job in a most conscientious manner. We truly appreciate the patience and time that they have given us, both in and out of the class- room, to develop our skill and abilities. In retrospect, We seniors see that emphasis has been placed primarily on formation, then cn information. For giving us, by precept and example, the strength to cling to what is right, we, the class of 1946, are happy to dedicate these pages to the faculty of the Milford High School. Iililford High Sfhgol

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About the desk of Miss Theresa Del Castello, our friendly and efficient secretary, are the following attractive ofhce helpers: Left to right-Theresa DeMariz1, Jennie Volpe, Anna Pironti, Lucille Caruso, Helen Homand, Lillian Banks, and Mary Carey. ADMINISTRATION HE ADMINISTRATION of the High School was under the capable hands of Acting Principal James Higgiston for the greater part of the year. Lt. Col. David I. Davoren returned on April 17 to take up his duties as principal. f nother very important change is in the offing as we go to press. Miss Theresa Del Castello includes in her future plans a wed- ding to Mr. Michael P. Visconti, one of our Selectmen, and formerly a member of the school committee. To Mr. Davoren we offer our Welcome back and best Wishes for success with future classes. To Mr. Higgiston We oier our thanks for guidance during the greater part of our high school career. To Miss Del Castello we offer sincere thanks for her co-operation and her patience and our fondest Wishes for a long and happy married life. Oak, Lily and lug Page Thirteen

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was se- . ,sw . .i. . Here they are. the girls of whom we are Very proud-OUR HONOR GROUP: Seated: D. Francesconi, H. Fratta, M. Banks, J. Ferreira, and R. Fuchs, Standing: E. McMann, M. Cameron, C. Luisetti, M, Carey. P. Shunk, and M. Grillo. The History of the Class of 1946 ATER TEMPUS has at last finished trudging his long rugged hour path behind the racing footsteps of the grad- uating class of 1946. He has bound us to our Alma Mater by a golden chain which shell never be broken. Never shall we forget the friends we have made, the faculty we have distressed end encouraged. and lastly, our class as a Whole, which four, hearty, rollicking years have made invincible. In September, nineteen hundred and forty- two, the class of '46 was born. The echoing footsteps of 197 Freshmen were heard through the corridors of Milford High School. After Acting Principal Higgiston delivered his welcoming address, he very helpfully outlined the plan of the building. Finding the way to our classes baffled us for a time, but soon we became as familiar with the routine as the most experienced upper- classmanf' In our first election of class officers, we proudly chose Anthony Petti, president, Mary Carey, vice-presidentg Natale Grillo treasurer, and Barbara Ettinger, secretary. We were initiated into the social life at Milford High by the Student Association, which tendered us a most enjoyable wel- come party. Four of our own classmates, Barbara Ettinger, Claire Luisetti, Howard Celley, and Robert Healy represented us in their group. Examinations, report cards, and vacations occurred in rapid succession until we dis- covered our iirst year of high school coming Oak, Lily and Ivy to a close. We were exceedingly proud to have Mary Grillo receive the Inez L. Gay Freshman Latin Prize at the Commencement Exercise. Now we had completed one task and avidly awaited another. We considered ourselves to be quite sophisticated when We started our sophomore career and conceived that we, Freshmen of yesterday, were upper-classmen of today. Again we elected officers to represent us. Philip Kimball became president, Juliette Ferreira, vice-president, Natale Grillo, treasurer, Rose Balian secretary. Once more we were going to school in war-time. There were air-raid drills, drives for Red Cross funds, scrap paper drives, metal drives and many other activities for various patriotic causes. We were given an unusually long Winter vacation, and activi- ties in the auditorium were held at a minimum, for it was still a war-time school year and with it came rationing and all the shortages that are now past history. Our weekly bond and stamps sales were also very successful. Yes, this, a chaotic world, was at war. At about this time Mr. Cahill, our athletic coach and teacher, left to join the Navy. During this, our sophomore year, several of our classmates broke into sports. It was the beginning of high school sports careers for Camel Comolli, Shipwreck Castig- lione, Fred Besozzi, and Jim Whelan. Pini Skaff was among them, but he left to join Page Fifteen