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

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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

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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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Seniors enjoying themselves at our Junior Prom are-Left to Right: J. Whelen and B. Taft, P. Kimball and C, Ciritte, D. Bishop and F. Besozzi, and P. Shunk and R. Gareri, The History of the Class of 1946 tContinuedl the Navy. These, and many other partici- pants in baseketball and baseball increased the interest and enthusiasm of the class of '46 in the athletic teams of Milford High School. Another summer flew quickly by and another year came up for the class of 1946. On September 1944 the portals of Milford High School were opened to all its classes and we the class of '46 were welcomed back as t'Juniors . CMighty important people to say the leastj. We were all excited the first day dreaming about our class rings, Junior Prom, Junior Science Club membership, etc. However it didn't take us long to realize that our Junior year was not all play, but another war-time year of study and hard work. Election day was held early in October. The ballot counting proved Philip Kimball, presidentg Genevieve Farese, vice-presidentg Natale Grillo, treasurer, and Rose Balian, secretary. The ring committee and the dance committee were chosen also. To both committees we owe a rising vote of thanks for their fine work. We are still boasting about the best class ring ever chosen. Our prom was a memorable event. It was the first spring formal that M.H.S. had expe- rienced in many years. It was held shortly after Easter. The profusion of Easter bunnies in traditional Easter colors, and the lassies and laddies of the class of '46 in their choicest iineries, made the auditorium an unusually beautiful sight. Ben Lancisi's Page Sl'XfL'f'lI orchestra was never better. Among our guests were the members of our faculty, Lt. Col. Davoren and Mrs. Davoren, our former Coach, Lt. Steeves and Mrs. Steeves, members of our school committee and our proud parents. It was not long before many of our class found themselves eligible for membership in the Junior Science Club. Those of us who have been privileged with membership have many happy memories of the fine Christmas party and May Dance, as well as the many interesting meetings. Howard Celley of our class was elected treasurer of the club for the year 1944-45. The work of the short-lived Press Club appeared among the pages of the Milford Daily News. Rumor has it that it was a very fine job. We hope that future classes will take up the line work of this club so that the alumni and the friends of M.H.S. will be able to read periodically of the activities about the school. The Commercial Club plunged into jour- nalism too. The staff of the M.H.S. Commercial and Miss Eva L. Bur-ng their faculty advisor, are to be congratulated for their diligent work to complete the monthly editions of their paper, The traditional Junior-Sen' ' held in the auditorium June 7iOln94E1i,ei9erIEy2Zg to be an unusually hilarious affair. Those who attended will never forget Pacella's imitation of the Memorial Day Program CPacella, where did you get that hat?5 '