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

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The History of the Class of 'I946 iConcludedi So, with this bidding of a fond adieu and a farewell good wish to the class of 1945, our Junior year had come to a close, and we immediately began to proudly boast that we of '46 were prepared to carry on capably as the new Senior class of M.H.S. At last, after a happy summer that brought peace to the world, we were received as Seniors on September 5, 1945. We welcomed not only the Misses Edith Rose and Mafalda DeSalvia to our faculty, but as the year rolled on the absent mem- bers of our faculty returned from the war. First, Mr. Sweeney, then Mr. Brucato and finally our Principal Mr. Davoren and Mr. Consoletti. It is fitting to mention here that the members of the class took a prominent part in all language clubs. The Dante Club, under the supervision of Misses Oliva and DeSalvia, proudly elected Vin Consentino as their president. Miss Pianca's German Club, with Mary Grillo as president, enjoyed many interesting meetings. This club traveled to Auburndale to visit with the German Club at La Salle Junior College. The French Club-Le Cercle Jeanne D'Arc-also under the direction of Miss Pianca chose Genevieve Farese as their leader. This group enjoyed many social hours that proved not only interesting but entertaining. Shortly after the Christmas vacation, Act- ing Principal Higgiston announced the O.L.I. Committee. Mary Grillo was named Editor- in-Chief and James Whelen was appointed Associate Editor. It was not long thereafter when we began to hear about Constitutional Essays-and the John E. Swift Oratorical Contest. The contestants chosen by the English teachers were Marilyn Banks, Marilyn Cameron, Howard Celley, Genevieve Farese, Juliette Ferreira, Ruth Fuchs, Mary Grillo, Eleanor McMann, and Phyllis Shunk. The members of the faculty served as the judges and proudly chose Marilyn Cameron the winner of the contestg Eleanor McMann received honorable mention. Each year the teachers and members of the Senior Class are called upon to select a representative to the D.A.R. Pilgrimage. The person best exemplifying the qualities of leadership, patriotism, dependability, trustworthiness, and scholarship are so hon- ored. This year Mary Carey was chosen as our representative. The Senior Week Committee and their faculty advisors started work in March to insure the success of our final senior activi- ties: Senior Night, The Theatre Party, The Class Banquet, a Class Excursion, and finally our acceptance into the Alumni Association of our Alma Mater. On June 19, 1946, as the orchestra com- menced the majestic finale, one hundred and thirteen seniors-one by one Went tramping out of theirwschool careers forever, into life. The tramping feet that four years ago first echoed in the corridors of our high school were the tramping feet of 113 proud alumni. The sound gradually faded out, the echo became indistinct and Hnally was lost. The history of the class of 1946 had ended. n 1 Here are the Chairmen of the Senior Week Committee, who are responsible for our enjoyable Hnal week. Left to right: Seated, Innis. Cimino, Balian, P. Cervone, Mazzone, Standing, Pironti, DeMaria, Henderson, Gallerani- J. Cervone, Donnelly, Colavita, Costa, D'Alesandro, and Sacco. Oak, Lily and Ivy Page Seventeen

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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 '

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Seniors enjoyed themselves at High School Dance on Halloween. Class of 46 School Calendar for 1945-1946 September 5-School reopened-554 students on hand to greet one another and welcome our new teachers, Misses Rose and DeSalvia. September 9-Fooball squad met new coaches-Brown and Pacinog 'KHal Castiglione elected Captain. Fifty-two enthusiastic candidates were issued uniforms. September 19-Student Council reorganized with election of Howard Celley as Presidentg activities committee ap- pointed to arrange a program of assembly specialties. September 22-Milford gridiron started the season by defeating Millbury 12-0. September 24-Membership Drive Week opened for Student Association. September 28-First social of the new year held in the nature of a Freshman Welcome Party. Milford vs. Clinton, defeated by 25-0. October 1-Science Club reorganized and Fred Besozzi elected President. October 3-Remedial classes begin for those having trouble with their studies. October 6-Milford was defeated by Natick 32-0, Page Eighteen October 9-Dante Club reorganized under the supervision of Misses Oliva and DeSalvia. October 12-Milford vs. Marlboro 0-14. October 20-Milford vs. Franklin 12-7. October 23-Assembly program held and a lecture by Joe Mitchel Chapple was presented by the Student Association. October 24, 25, 26-Rehearsal for annual Minstrel Show. October 27-Milford vs. Hudson 0-19. October 28-Victory Parade-M.H.S. boys rode K. of C. Float. October 31-Halloween Party proved a great success. November 3-No school-disappointed- Teachers' Convention. November 5-Report cards-a very dismal day. November 9-Armistice Day Exercises held. Football rallies held for Thanksgiving game. November 12-Milford vs. Framingham 0-24. November 17-Milford vs. Maynard 0-0. November 19-Education week. November 21-Milford High held a gay rally parade through the town with music furnished by the high school band. November 22-Milford vs. St. Mary's 13-0. A joyous occasion. November 30-Dante Club held a Harvest Dance. December 3-Mr. Sweeney returned from an Army sponsored trip to the ETO. December 7-Science Club held its annual Xmas Party. December 14-Minstrel Show performance a great success. December 17-First call for basketball practice. Vic Comolli elected Captain for the season. Dante Club held an enjoyable Xmas Party in spite of stormy weather. December 18-Student Association presented Irwin Williamson, deep sea diver, in monthly assembly program. December 19, 20, 21-Examination Dates. December 21-Miss Lillian Banks elected class photographer. January 2-Led by Captain 'tDead-eye Comolli, the Milford High quintet Milford High School