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

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1955 volume:

£ sA 3 S Qcl ' fch €T 1 (£ 0Y T Y T g i ze ura soucfht u Tlitm S LrriarJ C°nSO idfr mr Presented by: 1M1 TEJ Om. $ 5S4a fo k eba yiT J Savant: i Lion OAK LILY Pui s ?ecJ y THE CLASS of im Milford Hicfh School Milford Mass. o UR four years’ journey through high school has been a most pleasant trip, and now our ship is sailing into the port again and the Class of 195 5 is about to depart, leaving behind oceans and oceans of wonderful memories to be cherished forever in their hearts. Contents Dedication . 5 Administration . . . 6 Seniors . . 13 Who’s Who . . . . 41 Underclassmen . . . 44 Activities . 51 Sports . 75 Literary Section 87 DEDICATION In an effort to manifest our deepest respect and admiration to one whose knowledge, integrity, and understanding have enabled her to guide us along the roads of success, we, the Class of 19 5 5, humbly dedicate this Seventy-First Edition of the Oak, Lily, and Ivy to Dr. Marion A. Ryan. 4 Dr. Marion A. Ryan 5 1 1 1 i ; Mr. Ernest Lombardi, Mr. John Pyne, Dr. Nicholas Capece, Atty. A. B. Cenedella, Jr., Atty. Anthony Compagnone, Dr. Nicholas Mastroianni, and Superintendent David I. Davoren. School Committee Our School Committee has searched assiduously to solve the problem of our school system. Our Superintendent David I. Davoren finds that the days leave too few hours at times to cover the myriad duties for which he is responsible. Plans for a new school to replace those which our grandfathers attended are under consideration. The Committee has a long range program which should make a lasting contribution to community development. Mr. Davoren and Phyllis Lombardi look over the morning mail. 6 ADMINISTRATION I I Our principal, Mr. Joseph Tosches, talks things over with his girl Friday, Miss Pierina Ramelli. Mr. Charles Brucato attends to one of the many I unctions of assistant principal. 7 F A C U L T Y ! l 1 f ! I i Hannah Callanan J. Francis Cahill Nello Allegrezza Margaret Pianca Gloria Vasile J. Gerard Sweeney Mary Burns Ben Lancisi Sadie O ' Connell 8 F A C U L T Y i I ) i Benjamin Consoletti Alex Di Giannantonio Catherine Curtin Gabriel Di Battista Marie Cenedella Dorothy Callahan Dorcas Whipple Rose Farese Philip O ' Donnell 9 F A C U L T Y Margaret Pyne John Calagione Fred Metcalf Philomena Colavita Eva L. Burns Josephine Calarese Charles Espanet Harold M. Moran Agnes Lynch 10 Ask Miss Dillon” i N A P P R E C I A T I O N i ■ ft) ft) ft) 1 1 ft 1 i : i Those three little words tell a story in them¬ selves, a big story that sums up a lifetime of faithful service by a person who devoted herself to service for her late mother and other living or deceased members of her family, to her friends, her associates, her employers; and to the town of Milford itself. But not so much M. C. D. — until forced to do so by reasons of ill health, that reluctantly brought about her retirement. Miss Dillon served faithfully and conscientiously for many years in the school depart¬ ment, capably discharging her many regular duties and those that she assumed out of the goodness of her heart. In this long period of employment, she served under three super¬ intendents of schools as their secretary-clerk. With a kind and friendly disposition, a cheer¬ ful manner, and a genuine desire to give help or advice to those who needed or requested it, Margaret became somewhat of an institution, sort of a take-it-for-granted institution in the Milford School System. She seemed to understand. Interrupted though she was on many many occasions, Margaret would obligingly take time out to give special and sympathetic attention to mothers with babies in their arms, about to register their other children in pre-primary or in Rotary Club swimming classes; to pupils, graduates, or school-leavers who came to her for working cards at their convenience; to bashful or boastful youngsters who proudly carried notes from other buildings as though they were entrusted with secrets of the atom; to bad boys who had broken a rule of one sort or another — even skipping school ; to salesmen who just dropped in to say Hello .when she was at her business; to teachers, janitors, or other personnel who asked for this or that in whispers but-don ' t-let-on-that-I-asked-for-it tone of voice. Yes, we shall remember Margaret for a long time, recalling as we might a lone flower standing majestically in a vase on a busy desk, or her hearty laugh that followed a recent joke that she had just heard, or the suppressed but merry twinkle in her eyes that seemed to take on a proud greenish but impish tinge of teperchauns on Saint Patrick’s Day. And now we remember her with our good wishes and our hopes that she will live to enjoy improved health and happiness for many years to come. She gave her best to others. May she now receive the benefits that she so truly deserves. 11 Loraine Ferraro, Genevieve Volpe, and Carol Barsamian demonstrating machines at the Milford Rotary Club Trade Show,, assisted by Bill Dalton and the body in the background. 12 c l s of lira SENIORS Class Officers Claire Mongiat, Secretary Gabriel Fornaciari, Treasurer Donald Creasia, President Loraine Ferraro,Vice-president SPORT’S: Gardie Rett, Louis Noferi, Donald Quattrocchio, ]oe Arcudi, Fred De Wolfe. SERVICE: Carl Di Gregorio, Eleanora Frances- coni, Claire Mongiat, Joseph Furcinitti. SCHOLARSHIP: Sumner Auerbach, Arlene De Boer, Joseph Furcinitti, Annette Consigli, Michael Powers. 14 First Row: Joseph Niro, Frank Mastroianni, Patricia Bega, Francine Alberto, Donald Creasia, Claire Mongiat, Janet Lobisser, Catherine Marino, Bernard Consoletti, Edward Clem. Second Row: Anthony Consoletti, Ann Maloney, Carol Barsamian, Mary Casasanta, Elaine Brilliant, Annette Consigli, Joyce Blackler, Patricia Ahearn, Helen Aslanian, Jean Lancisi, Louis Buscone. Third Row: Vincent Liberto, Dina Alves, Patricia Manning, Eileen Flumes, Rita Gucrino, Carol Mooradian, Louise Brogioli, Barbara Bracci, Carmen Karle, Florence Bazigian, Frederick Cucci. Fourth Row: Thomas Glennon, Stephen Bilsbury, Robert Allan, Robert Hazelton, Sumner Auerbach, Louis Noferi, Francis Homand, Pasquale Moro. First Row: Michael Powers, Ann Volpe, Frederick De Wolfe, Louise Pasacane, Loraine Ferraro, Gabriel Forni- ciari, Claudina Pyne,. Carl Di Gregorio, Geraldine D ' Arcangelo, John Santoro. Second Row: John Pauly, Marie Coronoto, Shirley Diorio, Barbara Dc Luca, Rita Tomaso, Lorraine Gandolfi, Mary Santosuosso, Theresa Dias, Jane Dwyer, Eleanora Francesconi, Arlene Dc Boer. Third Row: John Pi 11a, Rosalie De Santis, Josephine Palmieri, Bertha Di Antonio, Joanne Rosetti, Charlotte Stone, Janice Kennedy, John D ' Allessandro, James Calcagni, Joseph Furcinitti. Fourth Row: Dominic D ' Alesio, Gardner Rett, Joseph Arcudi, John Tosches, Louis Pomponio, John Glennon, Alfred Tomaso, Donald Quattrochio. 15 PATRICIA ANN AHEARN 221 Purchase Street Ambition: Nurse Activities: Freshman Dance Committee, Program Committee, Student Council, Ring Committee, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, M.H.S.S.A., Bulletin Board Committee, Vcie-President of French Club, German Club, Minstrel Show. Sweet . . . popular . . . studious . . . intelligent . . . Pat has a grand sense of humor and is always busy with some activity. She is truly a wonderful friend. FRANCINE ERNESTINE ALBERTO 24 Union Street Ambition: Art School Activities: Commercial Club, M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club, Senior Music. Good natured . . . sincere . . . pleasing personality . . . attractive . . . easy to get along with . . . terrific as a friend . . . good sense of humor . . . possesses a beautiful smile. ROBERT ALFRED ALLEN 20 Emmons Street Ambition: Chemical Engineer Activities: Track Team, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Hard worker . . . came to us in his Junior Year . . . many friends since . . . likes parties and school activities . . . one of our best track stars . . . always ready to be of service. DINA ANNA ALVES 5 Prospect Heights Ambition: Hairdresser Activities: Glee Club, M.H.S.S.A., Commercial Club, O.L.I. Com¬ mittee, Budget Club. Happy-go-lucky . . . mischievous . . . one of our good dancers . . sometimes we think the song Mood Indigo was written for her ... a girl who gets along with everyone. 16 JOSEPH FRANCIS ARCUDI 28 Front Street Ambition: Teacher-Coach Activities: Baseball, Football, Basketball, Class Treasurer, O.L.I., Intra¬ mural Basketball. Popular . . . easy-going . . . always smiling . . . talkative ... a three letter man . . . always ready for fun . . . loyal friend . . . you you can always depend on Joe. HELEN VICTORIA ASLANIAN 71 Fruit Street Extension Ambition: Nurse Activities: Band, Glee Club, Minstrel Show, Camera Club, M.H.S.S.A., Social Committee. Likeable . . . sparkling . . . tall and attractive drum majorette . . loves sports and is a whiz at every one . . . pleasing personality . . . Honey’ is her nickname which suits her to a ' T SUMNER ROBERT AUERBACH 31 Emmons Street Ambition: Doctor Activities: Track Team, Band, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Editor of O.L.I., Minstrel Show, French Club, Intramural Basket¬ ball, M.H.S.S.A., American Legion Oratorical Contestant, Budget Club. Friendly . . . courteous . . . smiling . . . always ready for fun . . . one of our top students ... a most resourceful person . . . will surely succeed in his medical career. MARCIA MARIETTA BALZARIN1 7 Grant Street A mbit ion: T eacher Activities: Program Committee, Student Council, Social Committee, Red Cross, Dante Club, M.H.S.S.A., Junior-Senior Reception Committee, O.L.I., Bulletin Board Committee, Future Teachers of America, Freshman Excursion Committee. Stunning . . . sedate . . . the charming . . . sophisticated girl who always managed to look like the cover girl of ’What High School Girls are Wearing’, a combination of beauty and brains make up our Marcia. 17 BARBARA JEAN BARROWS 7 Mayhew Street Ambition: Hairdresser Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Minstrel Show, Glee Club. Fun-loving . . . cheerful . . . keeps the postman busy ... a gleam in her eye to match the ring on her finger ... a sincere friend . . artistic talents. CAROL BARSAM1AN 62 Prospect Heights Ambition: Secretary Activities: Bulletin Board Committee, Red Cross, Social Committee, Commercial Club Secretary, O.L.I. Committee, M.H.S.S.A. Neat . . . likeable . . . loyal ... a good friend to have . . . always at the school games . . . loves to go to dances out of town . . . Carol will surely succeed. FLORENCE BAZIGIAN 2 Coolidge Road Ambition: Secretary Activities: Commercial Club, Budget Club, Glee Club, Camera Club, M.H.S.S.A. Cheerful . . . likes singing and music . . . ever smiling . . . good worker . . . always on the move . . . good disposition . . . what will the Glee Club do without you, Florence? PATRICIA ANN BEGA 63 Beaver Street Ambition: Seek employment Activities: Minstrel Show, Budget Club, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Friendly . . . good company ... a smile and a good word for everyone . . . rather quiet in school . . . never gives the teachers any trouble . . . has a great liking for pizza . . . takes great pleasure in driving expertly. 18 STEPHEN JAMES BILSBURY 4 5 West Street Ambition: Engineer Activities: Science Club, German Club, Cross Country Team, Chairman of School Red Cross, Treasurer of Junior and Senior Reception, Milford High School Student Association. Argumentive . . . mischievous . . . always ready for fun . . . one of the best looking senior boys . . . handsome . . . witty . . . has a flashing smile. JOYCE GERTRUDE BLACKLER 33 Pleasant Street Ambition: Medical Technologist Activities: Glee Club, Band, French Club, Minstrel Show, Basketball, Milford High School Student Association, Bulletin Board Committee. Amiable . . . always knows what she’s talking about ... a cute blond with many boyfriends . . . loves tennis . . . the only girl in Mr. Tosches’ trig class, always busy doing something. BARBARA LOUISE BRACCI 76 School Street Ambition: Seek Employment Activities: German Club, Physical Education, Milford High School Student Association. Cheerful . . . admirable . . . friendly . . . smiling . . . charming manner . . . she is without a doubt one of the friendliest members of our class . . . Barbara is another member of our class who is headed for success. ELAINE ANN BRILLIANT 29 West Walnut Street Ambition: Dental Technician Activities: Freshman Excursion Committee, Freshman Dance Com¬ mittee, Minstrel Show, Glee Club, German Club, French Club, Treasurer of Junior Red Cross, President of Junior Red Cross, Bulletin Board Committee, Junior and Senior Reception Com¬ mittee, Milford High School Student Association. Attractive . . . striking . . . always neat . . . always very nicely attired . . . we all admire her smart taste in clothes . . . dependable ... a pleasant companion . . . Elaine never fails to greet us with her sunny smile. 19 LOUISE BARBARA BROGIOLT 25 Pond Street Ambition: Dressmaker Activities: Freshman Dance Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Cheer¬ leader, O.L.I. Committee, Minstrel Show, Commercial Club. Adorable . . . amiable . . . artistic . . . pretty smile . . . energetic . . . one of our peppiest and prettiest cheerleaders . . . always ready for fun . . . terrific friend to have . . . never without a date . . . per¬ sonality plus. BARBARA ANNE BURFORD 52 South Main Street Ambition: Airline Hostess Activities: O.L.I. Committee, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, Physical Edu¬ cation, Budget Club. Sophisticated . . . quiet? (at least in school) . . . attractive . . . neat . . . enjoys singing and playing the piano in her spare time . . . Barbara is really talented ... a true friend . . . takes a great inter¬ est in dancing. LOUIS JOSEPH BUSCONE, JR. 12 Jackson Street A mbition: Doctor Activities: Social Committee, Dante Club, Prom Committee, Business Manager of O.L.I. Committee, M.H.S.S.A., Ring Committee, Budget Club, Senior Music, Minstrel Show. Self-possessed . . . always on the ball . . . well dressed . . . Lou never misses out on anything and is always in the middle of all happen¬ ings . . . Lou’s amiable personality has brought him scores of friends. JAMES JOSEPH CALCAGNI 38 North Bow Street Ambition: Navy Activities: Intramural Basketball, Baseball Manager, Football Manager, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Good natured . . . carefree . . . doesn’t let school problems bother him . . . always ready for a laugh . . . never seen without a smile on his face and a Hi” for everyone he meets . . . always ready to lend a helping hand. 20 MARY ANN CASASANTA 12 Quinlan Street Ambition: Nurse Activities: Glee Club, Basketball, M.H.S.S.A., Drive Committee, Junior- Senior Reception Committee, Cheerleader, Social Committee, Com¬ mercial Club, Senior Music, French Club, Minstrel Show, Budget Club. Energetic . . . popular . . . argumentive . . . loquacious . . . dresses as well as she dances . . . never a dull moment when she’s around . . . Mary has greatly contributed to the success of our cheer¬ leaders. FREDERICK ROBERT CICCU 1 Jionzo Road Ambition: To work for General Electric Corporation Activities: Student Council, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Social Committee, Co-chairman, Commercial Club, M.H.S.S.A., French Club. Carefree . . . friendly . . . sparkling personality . . . zealous . . . brilliant in all mathematical subjects . . . always willing to help a friend. EDWARD NORMAN CLEM 79 North Bow Street Ambition: Accountant Activities: Commercial Club, O.L.I. Committee, Camera Club, M.H.S.S.A. Good-natured . . . persistent . . . argumentive . . . hard worker at any job . . . Eddie is sometimes on the quiet side . . . doesn’t let anything disturb him . . . polite at all times. DOROTHY CONIARIS 55 Prospect Street Ambition: Social Worker Activities: M.FFS.S.A., Junior Red Cross, Vice-President French Club, Glee Club, Junior and Senior Reception Committee, O.L.I. Com¬ mittee, Minstrel Show, Senior Music, Budget Club Treasurer. Vivacious . . . carefree and gay . . . livens up a party . . . talkative . . . studious . . . charming . . . talented ... we predict a great future for our Dottie 21 ANNETTE PHYLLIS CONSIGLI 71 High ' Street A m bition: Nu rse Activities: Student Council, Class Vice-President, Senior Hop Com¬ mittee, Co-Chairman Bulletin Board Committee, Co-Chairman Drive Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Program Committee, Basketball Team, Physical Education, Minstrel Show, Majorette, Secretary of French Club, Freshman Dance Committee, M.H.S.S.A. Popular . . . good-looking . . . intelligent . . . faithful honor roll student . . . fun-loving ... a stunning and petite Majorette . . . smart dresser ANTHONY ARTHUR CONSOLETTI 88 So. Main Street Ambition: Mechanic Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club, Speech Club. Bashful . . . undisturbed . . . congenial . . . prefers blondes . . . Anthony appears shy to people who do not know him, but when you know him??? BERNARD ANTHONY CONSOLETTI 29 Madden Avenue A m bitio n: Teach er Activities: Freshman Dance Committee, Camera Club, Dante Club, German Club, Future Teachers Club, M.H.S.S.A., O.L.I. Com¬ mittee, Commercial Club President, Budget Club. Reserved . . well-dressed . . . studious ... a great personality that has captured many friends for him . . . President of our successful Commercial Club . . we’re sure that Bernie will become a competent teacher MARIE THERESA COL ONATO 14 Genoa Avenue Ambition: Secretary Activities: O.L.I. Commit ee, Commercial Club, M.H.S.S.A. Sincere . . . quiet . . . courteous . . . Marie is one of our many busy office girls . . . she makes it a point never to be late or absent . . . conscientious worker . . . especially at Ryan ' s . . . you can depend on her to follow through in any job. 22 ALICE JOYCE COSGROVE 5 Hayward Court Ambition: Home Economist Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, Budget Club. Pleasant . . . friendly ... a pretty girl with a sweet smile . . . quiet at times . . . sincere in her work ... a loyal friend indeed. LAURA DELPHINA COVINO 19 High Street Ambition: Dressmaker Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Minstrel Show, Junior-Senior Reception Com¬ mittee, Commercial Club, O.L.I. Committee. Usually being followed by admiring glances ... a wonderful talent for sewing . . . which she puts to good use . . . sweet as she is, beware . . . for Laura is always ready to pull off a funny prank. DONALD ANTHONY CREASIA 92 High Street Ambition: Doctor Activities: Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Student Council, Fresh¬ man Dance Committee, Freshman Excursion Committee, Senior Hop Committee, Budget Club, Class President, Football, Basket¬ ball, Junior Prom Committee, Chairman of Ring Committee. Popular . . . our class president . . . good-looking . . . athletic . . . very valuable asset to our football backfield ... a real gentleman . . . his fine disposition has succeeded in gaining everyone’s esteem ... a true and worth while friend. DOMEN1C D’ALESIO 5 Madden Avenue Ambition: Horticulturist Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, Budget Club. Talkative . . . carefree . . . one of our greatest sportsmen ... a friend to all who know him ... a winning personality . . . one of Doc ' s pet past times was playing hooky during hunting season. 23 JOHN ARTHUR D’ALESSANDRO 82 Hayward Street Ambition: Navy Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Football manager, Baseball manager, Baseball, Football, Senior Music, Intramural Basketball. Sociable . . . polite . . . good-looking . . . well-liked by all who know him . . . blushes occasionally ... is very seldom seen without the rest of the boys. GERALDINE E. DARCANGELO 68 Water Street Ambition: Office work Activities: M.H.S.S.A. Petite and graceful . . . always attracts admiring glances from both boys and girls wherever she goes ... a fashionable girl with a friendly smile . . . has a wonderful personality. ARLENE M. DeBOER 364 Purchase Street Ambition: Teacher Activities: Bulletin Board Committee, Literary Editor of Ffandbook Committee, Glee Club, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, M.H.S.S.A., German Club President, French Club, Minstrel Show, Future Teacher ' s Club. Lively . . . happy-go-lucky . . . one of our top students . . . accom¬ panies every smile with a giggle . . . versatile . . . liked by all . . . future teacher . . . carefree (especially in German class) huh? Arlene. BARBARA ANNE DeLUCA 52 North Bow Street Ambition: Secretary Activities: Glee Club, M.H.S.S.A., O.L.I. Committee. Cute ... a good friend . . . always ready for a good time ... a sweet personality . . . Babs has a pleasant smile for everyone . . . with her friendliness and charm she will make a popular secretary. 24 PETER FRANCIS D ' ERRICO Ambition: Hotel Owner Activities: Football, Basketball, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Suave . . . good looking . . . has a humorous and pleasing person¬ ality . . . Pete has a large variety of V neck sweaters in his vast wardrobe . . . Usually found at Debbies or at Carmaes . . . host of friends . . . plans to own a string of hotels. ROSALIE JEAN DeSANTIS 171 Purchase Street Ambition: Secretary Activities: O.L.I. Committee, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, Drawing. Friendly . . . cute . . . well-dressed . . . her quiet appearance fools you . . . anyone would be proud to be a friend of our Rosie . . . accom¬ plishes what she sets out to do. FREDERICK JAMES DeWOLFE 483 Purchase Street Ambition: Minister Activities: Track Team, Intramural Basketball, Minstrel Show, M.H.- S.S.A., Oratorical Contest. Talented . . . handsome . . . courteous . . . Beau Brummel never had so much competition . . . usually the live wire at parties and dances . . an M. C. to be remembered BERTHA M. DiANTONIO Ambition: Nurse Activities: French Club, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, Future Nurses Club, Minstrel Show, Budget Club. Conscientious . . . enthusiastic . . . Bea is always ready to give a helping hand . . . hates to be teased, loves to argue ... a fine disposition . . . she will be invaluable to the nursing profession. 25 THERESA MARY DIAS 9 Prospect Heights Ambition: Secretary Activities: Physical Education, M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club, Senior Music. Reserved ... quiet .. . well groomed . . . possesses a friendly smile . . . her tasty cooking would knock you for a loop . . . capable office girl. MARIE LOUISE DiGIROLAMO 4 Hayward Street Ambition: Secretary Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Commercial Club, Senior Music, Minstrel Show, Budget Club. Careful worker . . . happy-go-lucky . . . mischievous . . . seldom seen without her best friend Bev . . . always has a smile for all. CARL JOHN DiGREGORIO 71 East Main Street Ambition: Doctor Activities: Freshman Dance Committee, Student Council, Freshman Excursion, Social Committee, Handbook Committee, Dante Club, Junior Prom, Ring Committee, Senior Hop Committee, Junior- Senior Reception Committee, Glee Club, Senior Week Committee. Friendly . . . dependable . . . willing worker . . . sought after for committee work . . . attends all our socials . . . neat . . . sincere . . . loves to tell jokes SHIRLEY ANNE DIORIO 35 Winter Street Ambition: Airline Secretary Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Dante Club, Glee Club, Senior Music, Budget Club. Petite . . . good natured . . . always ready for a laugh . . . has a pleasing personality ... a smile for everyone . . . Poppy ' s capable office girl . . . when Shirley gets in her Cadillac’’ everyone gets off the road. 26 JANE ANN DWYER 312 Highland Street Ambition: Physical Therapist Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club, Minstrel Show, Senior Music. Quiet . . . reserved ... a pleasant manner toward everyone . . . a perfect pal . . . co-operative . . . always helpful . . . loves to drive and is lost without her car . . . likes a laugh. LORAINE TERESE FERRARO 343 Main Street Ambition: Clerical Work Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Freshman Dance Committee, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Prom Committee, Ring Committee, Co- chairman of Social Committee, Minstrel Show, Vice President, Captain of Cheerleaders, Freshman Excursion Committee, Student Council, Exchange Program Committee. Popular . . . friendly . . . Loraine is known and well-liked by everyone . . . her vitality as captain of our cheerleaders as well as on the dance floor is amazing . . . with her pleasing smile and personality, she is sure to be a success. LUCILLE FISKE South Main Street Ambition: Clerical work Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Basketball Team, Senior Music, Budget Club. Trustworthy . . . dependable . . . attractive . . . good-natured . . . loves to go on picnics . . . regular attendant at the movies on Friday nights. GABRIEL B. FORNACIARI 11 Reade Street Ambition: Optometrist Activities: Treasurer, Freshman Dance Committee, Prom Committee, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Dante Club, M.H.S.S.A., Program Committee, Minstrel Show, Glee Club, Senior Hop Committee, Senior Music. Happy go lucky . . . wherever you see a group of boys and girls . . . you see Jibber’ ' telling one of his good jokes . . . Jibber has a way with his winning personality that has made him many lasting friends. 27 ELEANOR A MARIE FRANCESCONI 310 Main Street A m bit 10 n: Teach e r Activities: Student Council, Member at Large, Freshman Dance Com¬ mittee, Vice President of the German Club, O.L.I., Handbook Committee, Scholarship Committee, Future Teachers of America Club, Minstrel Show, M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club, Ring Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Junior-Senior Reception Committee. Jovial . . . attractive . . . specializes in telling jokes . . . Eleanora’s eternalized smile has won her many a heart, and her wit and under¬ standing many a friend. Blessed with such qualities . . . success: and happiness is her only destination. JOSEPH FRANCIS EURCINNITTI 50 Pleasant Street Ambition: Brain Surgeon Activities: O.L.I., Track, Freshman Dance Committee, Dante Club, M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club, Senior Music. Polite . . . soft-spoken . . . usually serious ... an excellent student. Joe may be found at home either operating on a cat or threatening to blow up his home with his chemistry set. We all wish Joe luck and we are quite certain that he will make a great surgeon. LORRAINE ANN GANDOLFI 8 Hayward Street Ambition: Nurse Activities: Freshman Dance Committee, O.L.I., Glee Club, Bulletin Board Committee, Ring Committee, M.H.S.S.A., Minstrel Show, Student Council, German Club. Cute . . . gay . . . has plenty of spunk and humor . . . good dancer . . . loves being called ' Kabitzer’, one of the gang . . . doesn’t believe in resting for five minutes . . . seldom seen without Anna. BEVERLY GIACOMELLI 22 Churchill Street Ambition: Telephone Operator Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Minstrel Show, Physical Education, Senior Music, Dante Club, Commercial Club. Jovial . . . talented . . . always a big hit in our yearly Minstrel Show . . . Bev has a host of friends and is looking forward to a career in the field of music. 28 JOHN EDWARD GLENNON 58 West Street Ambition: Join Service Activities: Freshman Dance Committee, Class Treasurer, 2 , Football, Co-chairman Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Intramural Basketball, M.H.S.S.A. % Suave . . . good looking . . . well liked . . . possesses a pleasing personality, an asset on the gridiron ... a great combination of a flashing smile and big blue eyes . . . Johnny’s enthusiasm and co-oper¬ ativeness will always be remembered. THOMAS EDWARD GLENNON 147 West Spruce Street Ambition: Navy Activities: Senior Music, Budget Club, M.H.S.S.A. Fun loving . . . friendly . . . always wearing a happy grin . . . great teaser . . . courteous . . . pleasant companion . . . can always be found working diligently at the A P . . . always ready to hear a good joke. RITA GUERINO 49 Pearl Street Ambition: Clerical Worker Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Basketball, Treasurer of Commercial Club, Senior Music, Budget Club. Statuesque . . . attractive . . . one of the gang . . . neat . . . digni¬ fied . . . loves skating and swimming . . . good dancer . . . loves records . . . sincere friend . . . that’s Rita. JEANNE MARIE GUIDO 104 Water Street Ambition: Clerical work Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Commercial Club, Drawing, Budget Club, Senior Music, Physical Education. Artistic . . . neat . . . quiet . . . usually unperturbed . . . lover of fun . . . talented artist . . . possesses envious dimples” . . . prefers Western music . . . attractive addition to Gene’s” soda fountain. 29 ROBERT ARTHUR HAZELTON 9 4 Claflin Street Ambition: Engineer Activities: Band, Track Team, M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club, Senior Music. Witty . . . intellectual . . . smiling . . . Bob came to us in the Junior year . . . one of our brilliant math students . . . Bob shows a good red color in some of the more difficult situations ... we are all sure that he will make a good engineer FRANCIS ANTHONY HOMAND 2 Altieri Court Ambition: Navy Activities: Football, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Cheerful . . . possesses a pleasing personality . . . happy-go-lucky . . . always smiling at pretty girls . . . has many interests including football . . . swimming . . . hiking . . . and movies . . . always ready to have a good time . . . and usually does EILEEN HELEN HUMES 1 Short Street Ambition: Medical Secretary Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, Dante Club, Minstrel Show. A sweet girl . . . always a mischievous twinkle in her blue eyes . . . never fails to be part of the fun ... an easy going air . . . con¬ tributed more than her share of jokes and laughter to the Class of 55 . . . real friend and classmate. JOSEPH IADAROLA 27 Highland Street Ambition: Army Activities: Football, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Popular . . . real threat on the girdiron. . . an ardent fan of Jazz . . . has the ability to kep them laughing . . . prefers Ffopedale . . . the Montgomery Clift of our class. 30 CARMEN LOUISE KARLE East Main St. Ambition: Domestic Science Teacher Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club, Senior Music. Quiet ... a good friend . . . Carmen has a pleasant smile for everyone . . . rarely seen without Janet . . . charming manner. JANICE HELEN KENNELLY 30 Purchase Street Ambition: Domestic Science Teacher Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Future Teachers Club, Budget Club, Senior Music. Talkative . . . neat . . . always ready to get in a conversation . . . likes school and has always wanted to be a home economics teacher . . . we all know she will be a success. JEAN ELLEN LANCISI 78 So. Bow Street Ambition: Bookkeeper Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Nonchalant . . . prefers social activities to studying . . . likable . . . always ready with a joke . . . loves to whisper during class . . . giggles . . . dislikes homework . . . who doesn’t? VINCENT WILLIAM LIBERTO 94 Hayward Street Ambition: Join Navy Activities: Football, Baseball, Intramural Basketball, M.H.S.S.A. Carefree . . . likable . . . one of our top athletes ... a real sport on or off the field ... he was certain to be found at every school affair . . . wherever there’s fun you’ll always find The Ming” 31 JANET EDITH LOBISSER East Main Street Ambition: Bookkeeper Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, Speech. Quiet? in school anyway . . . loves children . . . would make top-notch bookkeeper . . . dependable ... a sweet and gentle manner . . . easy to get along with. MARILYN McFARLANE 435 Purchase Street Ambition: Airline Receptionist Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Commercial Club, Minstrel Show, Glee Club. Cute . . . known to us as Mac” ... a friend to everyone and a friend to keep ... a pleasing manner . . . also keeps tabs o n the National Guard . . . well-dressed . . . always ready for fun. ANN ELIZABETH MALONEY 31Congress Street Ambition: Undecided Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Commercial Club, Senior Music. Quiet (only in school) . . . loves to have fun . . . never lets anything bother her . . . friendly . . . dependable . . . loves to tell jokes. ROBERT JOSEPH MANGUSO 29 Mt. Pleasant Street Ambition: Accountant Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Football, Baseball, Intramural Basketball, Senior Music. Athletic . . . jovial . . . friendly . . . one of our football stars ... he also has more friends than you can name . . . carefree . . . always on the get up and go . . . well-mannered and everybody’s friend. 32 PATRICIA ANN MANNING 65 Prospect Street Ambition: Hair Stylist Activities: Glee Club, Commercial Club, Senior Music, O.L.I. Com¬ mittee, M.H.S.S.A., Red Cross Committee, Budget Club, Physical Education. Twinkling Irish eyes . . . poise and personality make her the charming person she is . . . enthusiastic . . . quiet (?). CATHERINE LOUISE MARINO 157 Yi Purchase Street A mbitio n: Nu rse Activities: Minstrel Show, M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club, Senior Music. Cheerful . . . well poised . . . gay . . . her lively laugh will cheer anyone up . . . Cathy is the girl with the lovely dark curly hair . . . long lashes . . . and a complexion we all admire . . . we all know she will become a wonderful nurse with all these admirable qualities. FRANK JOHN MASTROIANN1 17 Purchase Street Ambition: Dentist Activities: Dante Club, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, Budget Club. Jovial . . . smiling . . . fun-loving . . . friendly . . . good sport . . . excellent science student . . . great optimist . . . faces everything with a smile . . . even U. S. History WILLIAM WINSLOW MATHEWS Beach Street Ambition: Army Actvities: Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club. Friendly . . . courteous . . . an energetic worker . . . always present at our school affairs . . . dependable . . . trustworthy ... a friend who will always stand by you CLAIRE MARIE MONGIAT 49 Forest Street Ambition: Teacher Activities: Class Secretary 1-2-3-4, Freshman Excursion Committee, Freshman Dance Committee, Drive Committee, Student Council Secretary, Ring Committee, Junior-Senior Reception, Prom Com¬ mittee, Student Council Vice-President, Social Committee, Senior Music, O.L.I. Committee, Secretary of German Club, Benefit Committee, M.H.S.S.A., Minstrel Show, Budget Club. Sweet . . . vivacious . . . top student . . . Claire has brightened many a school day with her pleasant personality . . . besides from taking part in all school events, she is an ardent sports fan . . . has a sweet way which boys can’t resist . . . liked by all . . . there is no doubt that she will find success CAROL MOORADIAN 38 Grove Street Ambition: Hairdresser Activities: French Club, O.L.I. Committee, Freshman Excursion Com¬ mittee, Student Council, Senior Music, Chairman of Record Com¬ mittee, Physical Education, Budget Club, M.H.S.S.A. Charming . . . sweet . . . attractive . . . neat dresser . . . wonderful personality . . . always ready for a laugh . . . loves to eat ... no one could ask for a better friend . . . her big brown eyes always seem to be smiling. PASQUALE JOHN MORO 38 Depot Street Ambition: Engineer Activities: Band, Minstrel Show, Ring Committee, Junior Prom Com¬ mittee, M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club. Popular . . . good looking . . . Pat combines his good looks with a refined personality . . . thinks jam sessions and parties are the most . . . has an excellent assortment of sharp clothes ... a good dancer . . . plays a mad sax . . . prefers to drive the green mercury to walking . . . The Ventura of our class”. JOSEPH FRANCIS NIRO 57 Hayward Street Ambition: Further Schooling Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Student Council, Football, Basketball, Intra¬ mural Basketball, Baseball, O.L.I. Committee. Popular . . . easy going . . . liked by all who know him . . . Joe is always ready to share the fun ... a wonderful athlete who shines on the football and basketball scenes. 34 LOUIS NOEERI 54 Hill St., Hopedale Ambition: Coach Teacher Activities: Football, Baseball, Intramural Basketball, Student Council Treasurer, Future Teachers Club, M.H.S.S.A., Minstrel Show. Flandsome . . . the blue eyed asset to our football team . . a whiz in history . . . friendly . . . always gets admiring glances from the opposite sex . . . always ready for fun. , JOSEPHINE PALMIERI 60 Beach Street Ambition: Nurse Activities: Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A., Future Nurses of America Club, French Club, Minstrel Show. Pretty . . . jovial . . . possesses a sweet smile . . . cheerful . . . nice dresser . . . always on the go . . . continually worries about French . . . prefers the color red . . . friendly . . . interested in photography or is it the photographer. LOUISE PASACANE 35 Grove Street Ambition: Store Clerk Activities: Glee Club, Minstrel Show, Budget Club, M.H.S.S.A. Loquacious . . . loves to chatter . . . sports fan . . . sociable . . . dark eyed Louisa is a true friend . . . very pretty. JOHN PAULY, JR. 31 Fruit Street Ambition: To manage an A. P. Store Actvities: M.PLS.S.A., Budget Club, Senior Music. Unconcerned . . . amiable ... a very good mixer . . . the A P boy himself . . . one of their hardest workers . . . witty . . . especially in Math ... a good sense of humor. 35 JUNE EDITH PEEL 185 Purchase Street Ambition: Librarian Activities: Glee Club, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Demure . . . serene ... an attentive pupil . . . one of our more careful Chemistry Lab students . . . June is outwardly reserved . . . but to those who know her well she possesses a fine personality ... an avid Eddie Fisher fan. NICHOLAS ARTHUR PIANTEDOSI 14 Purchase Street Ambition: Air Cadet Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, German Club. Good-looking . . . well-mannered . . . friendly . . . always does his homework on time . . . we are sure Nickie will never forget his freshman Latin class (neither will we). He can always be found in the Stop and Shop after school . . . always ready for a joke. JOHN LOUIS PILLA 251 Central Street Ambition: Television Mechanic Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Football, Basketball, Intramural Basketball, Budget Club, Senior Music. Unperturbed . . . good-looking . . . sociable . . . easy going . . . fun loving . . . sincere friend ... a teaser . . . will be remembered as one of our capable baseball players. LOUIS JOSEPH POM PONIO 21 Union Street Ambition: Army Activities: Football, Dante Club, Intramural Basketball, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Good-natured . . . humorous . . . always calm . . . polite . . . great asset to the football team . . . can really bang out the notes on the piano . . . can always be seen riding in his Plymouth. 36 MICHAEL POWERS 21 Carroll Street A m bit to 11 : Co 11 ege Activities: Student Council, President 4, Class ' President 1, 2, Editor of M.H.S. Handbook, Social Committee, Chairman of Drive Com¬ mittee, Junior Prom Committee, Chairman of Christmas Program, Freshman Dance Committee, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, President of French Club, German Club. Versatile . . . intellectual . . . well groomed . . . nice dresser . . . swell dancer . . . witty . . . popular . . . capable Student Council President. Mike will surely be a success with his wonderful personality and remarkable knowledge. CLAUDINA PYNE 137 East Main Street Ambition: Medical Secretary Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Band, Dante Club, Minstrel Show, Camera Club, Secretary 3, President 4, Basketball, Junior Prom Committee, O.L.I. Committee, Senior Music. Friendly . . . cheerful . . . popular . . . our tall dark eyed beauty who leads our band . . . vivacious . . . personality . . . can always be seen driving her big blue Chrysler. DONALD QUATTROCHIO 76 Depot Street Ambition: Further Education Activities: Football, Captain 4, Intramural Basketball, Minstrel Show, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, Budget Club, Junior-Senior Reception Committee. Exciting . . . popular . . . the class Cassanova . . . our fine foot¬ ball captain who set many fine examples . . . dependable . . . energetic . . . wonderful personality . . . humorous . . . always ready to lend a helping hand. GARDNER LOUIS RETT 157 East Main Street A mbitio n: Co 11 ege Activities: Baseball, Football, Basketball, Student Council, Cross Country, Christmas Party Committee, Commercial Club, M.H.- S.S.A., Intramural Basketball, Minstrel Show. Athletic . . . lively . . . loves to laugh ... a voice which will echo through Milford High halls for years to come . . . our star base¬ ball catcher who shines as well on the basketball court . . . the Don Juan of our class. 37 FRANK ANTHONY ROMANAZZI 10 Genoa Avenue Ambition: Air Force Activities: Senior Music, Budget Club, M.H.S.S.A. Reserved . . . polite . . . friendly . . . always ready for a laugh . . . we will always remember Frank for his quiet ways and good manners. JOANNE MARIE ROSSETTI 22 South Main Ambition: Nurse Activities: M.H.S.A.A., Senior Music, Commercial Club, Future Nurse’s Club, Physical Education. Carefree . . . likes to hear a good joke . . . full of fun . . . always giggling ... a dynamo of pep and energy . . . never worries . . . good driver ... a terrific friend . . . always on the go . HARRY SABIN, JR. Mechanic Street, Bellingham Ambition: Aeronautical Engineer Activities: Budget Club, Freshman Welcome Dance, Social Committee, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, M.FI.S.S.A. Mischievous . . . good natured . . . gets along well with people . . . likes girls from Bellingham . . . Harry is always on the go with his 88” ... he will sure be a success in the engineering career. DEANNA MARGARET SANTORO 15 Carroll Street Ambition: Secretary Activities: Band, Minstrel Show, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Amiable . . . talented ... a ray of sunshine . . . clever ... a capable band member . . . one of the reasons for our successful Minstrel Shows . . . possesses beautiful long eyelashes . . . loves her pet cat Jet . 38 JOHN SANTORO 63 East Main Street Ambition: To be happy Activities: Football, M.H.S.S.A., Freshman Dance Committee, Student Council, Senior Music. Versatile . . . popular . . . polite . . . good natured . . . fine football player . . . has a good singing voice . . . friendly . . . capable . . . John is well respected and liked by all who know him. MARY CLAIRE SANTOSUOSSO 27 Fairview Road Ambition: Bookkeeper Activities: Minstrel Show, Band, Basketball, Junior-Senior Reception, O.L.I. Committee, Senior Music. Spirited . . . amiable . . . dependable . . . she can imitate any person in the cleverest manner . . . Mary ' s sparkling blue eyes are the envy of her classmates. CHARLOTTE ADELE STONE 134 West Street Ambition: Working in father’s store Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Commercial Club, Physical Education, Senior Music Mischievous, witty, usually found talking about or worrying about homework, seems to prefer boys outside of M.H.S., she is the life of the party ALFRED CHARLES TOMASO 91 Hayward Street A mbitio n: Co 1 lege Activities: Football, Intramural Basketball, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, Budget Club. Considerate . . . softspoken . . . one of Milford High’s baseball and football stars . . . well-liked by all of his classmates and his teachers alike . . . his even disposition will make him a success in life. 39 RITA MARY TOMASO 91 Hayward Street Ambition: Secretary Activities: Student Council, O.L.I., Commercial Club, M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club, Bulletin Board Committee. Serene . . . relaxed ... a neat dresser ... a striking combination of black hair . . . brown eyes . . . and dark complexion . . . gentle mannered ... an ardent sports fan . . . forever being teased . . . her sparkling smile has won for her a host of friends. JOHN PAUL TOSCHES 16 Archer Street Ambition: Electrical Engineer Activities: Bulletin Board Committee, Junior Red Cross Committee, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Well liked . . . often serious ... a sincere friend . . . soft spoken but not when talking about baseball . . . always has a smile on his face ... a boy who is sure to succeed in life. LOIS MARY VALAKIS 85 Prospect Heights Ambition: Teacher Activities: Red Cross, Glee Club, Senior Music, Physical Education, French Club, German Club, Future Teachers of America Club. Petite . . . well dressed . . . nice personality ... a good speaker ... a future teacher of America ... a talented piano player . . . sweet . . . considerate of others ... we wish Lois luck in her teaching career. ANN LUCY VOLPE 28 Fells Avenue Ambition: Nurse Activities: O.L.E Committee, Junior-Senior Reception Committee, Minstrel Show, M.H.S.S.A., Freshman Excursion Committee, German Club Treasurer, Glee Club, Physical Education, Senior Music. Attractive . . . charming . . . never a dull moment when Ann’s around . . . always entertaining us with her good humor . . . enjoys driving her Dad’s car . . . pleasing friend and companion. May the best be hers 40 GENEVIEVE ANN VOLPE 5 Hayward Field Ambition: I.B.M. Operator Activities: Band, Student Council, Minstrel Show, Junior-Senior Recep¬ tion Committee, Oak, Lily, Ivy Committee, Physical Education, Commercial Club. Charming . . . pretty . . . artistic . . . beautiful long hair which is envied by everyone ... a superb dancer ... a great asset to the Minstrel Show and Band, plays the drums with personified delight . . . seldom seen without the Blue Chrysler.” WHO’S WHO Most Likely to Succeed: Annette Consigli Michael Powers The Who’s Who section of the Oak, Lily and Ivy consists of those students who have been selected by popular vote of their classmates as outstanding members of their class in their respective categories. Best Dressed: Elaine Brilliant Peter D’Errico Best Natured: Gabriel Forniciari Ann Volpe Most Courteous: Claire Mongiat Louis Buscone Most Popular: Loraine Ferraro Donald Creasia Best Looking: Genevieve Volpe Fred De Wolfe 42 Most Musically Inclined: Pat Moro Beverly Giacomelli Most Athletic: Most Artistic: Louise Brogioli Bernard Consoletti Best Dancer: Claudina Pyne Vincent Li her to 43 Mary Casasanta John Glennon JUNIORS Class Officers Eddie Ruscitti, President Mary Moore, Secretary Rosemary Me Donough, Vice President Harold Williams, Treasurer SPORTS: Nicholas Pisarro, Anthony Manzola, Eddie Ruscitti, James Marcello, David Bird. SERVICE: Mary Donna Ciminio, Me Donough. Moore, Dolores Cenedella, Robert Wallace, Rosemary SCHOLARSHIP: John Cocchiarella, Cenedella, Rosemary Me Donough, Birmingham, Richard Wallace. Dolores Thomas First Row: David Bird, Richard, Guidotti, Anthony Manzola, Carole Colabello, Harold Williams, Mary Moore, Rosemary Blascio, Betty Tognazzi, Barbara Bartera, Alfred Vesperi, Donna Cimino, William D ' Alessandro. Second Row: Lowell Pinkham, Dorothy Sanborn, Sally Cahill, Anthony DOnofrio, Nicholas Lanzetta, Joanne Stoico, Jean Cellozzi, Josephine Lioce, Rachel Dagnese, John Pilla, Elaine D ' Amico, Sally Mowatt. Third Row: John Cocchiarella, Gino Carrachino, Donna Farese, Beverly Hewson, Grace Watson, Eleanor Petrilli, Ruth Purdy, Paul Ferretti, Ann Zampino, Norma Gouveia, Michael De Salvia Fourth Row: Anthony Teixeira, Joseph Capece, Stephen Jionzo, Jeanne Elliott, Valerie Nixon, Elizabeth Karle, Virginia Alberto, Gloria Hailo, Miriam La Brie, John Pizzillo, James Lancia, David Atherton. first Row: Thomas Birmingham, Richard Wallace, William Dalton, Janice Lombardi, Edward Ruscitti, Rosemary McDonough, Beverly Saracino, Marie Schiapucci, Patricia Edmonds, Eleanor Annantuonio, Carol Belforti, Patricia Cugini. Second Row: Fred Pironti, Paul Bozzini, Lawrence Kurlansky, Rosemary Guido, Patricia Alberta, Lena Giacomuzzi, Mary Ricci, Arlene Tocci, Louise Bianchi, Jeanne DiBattista, Sandra Glatky, Donna Barnard. ' I bird Row: Thomas Maloof, William Nixon, Thomas Bonina, John Areano, Nicholas Pisarro, Michael Meldo- nian, Arthur O’Keefe, Charles Laquidara, Charles Clarke, Lawrence Bonetti, Doris Dwyer, Grace Creasia. Fourth Row: Robert Wallace, John Griffith, Richard Palanzi, Frederick Lucier, Benjamin Vitalini, Leonard Fontecchio, Craig Middaugh, Nicholas Santoro, Janice Adams, Louise Capece, Robert Brown. 45 SOPHMORES Class Officers Judy Pedroli, Secretary Marjorie Ianetti, Vice president Ralph Francesconi, President Reno DeLuzio, Treasurer SPORTS: Bento Curral, Ernest Richards, Elmer Mograss, Ronald Speroni, Robert Covino. SERVICE: Rita Renda, John Zozzi, Edwina Espanet, Robert Andreano. SCHOLARSHIP: David McGee, Ralph Frans- cesconi, Mary Glennon, John DiGregorio, William O’Donnell. First row: Louis Ruggeiro, Nicholas Micelotta, James Mohan, Maureen O ' Keefe, Brenda Cahill, Nancy Covino, Renaldo DeLuzio, Jean Criasia, Thomas Perna, William O ' Donnell, John Grady. Second row: Alfred Andreola, Eugene Berube, Richard Liberto, Dorothy Bonina, Sally Masciarelli, Elaine Ruben- srein, Janice Bracci, Louise Manzola, Elizabeth MacDonald, William Kavanagh, Joseph Brenna, Robert St. Jon. Third Row: Donald Abbiuso, Leonard SanClemente, Frank Piccinotti, Edwina Espanet, Christine Meomartino, Judy Rizoli, Barbara Kratzsch, Karen Bilsbury, Jeannette Mograss, lean Chaplin, Richard Speroni, Nancy Matott. Fourth row: Rinehart Zeph, Henry Ebbeling, Richard Rizoli, Ronald Speroni, Ellen Erickson, Ann Puntonio, Mrrilyn Consoletti, Lorraine Covino, Anita Lumenti, Brenda Harris, Ann Villani. Fifth row: Frank Rummo, Ronald Mowatt, Richard Brogioli, Joan Gianetti, Jacqueline LaRosee, Leonard Olivieri, Stephen Arioli, Frank DiTommaso. First row: Elmer Mograss, Joseph Santacroce, Rita Renda, Dolores Paradiso, Rosalie Tomaso, Shirley Santoro, Ralph Francesconi, Judith Pedroli, Beverly Tocci, George Bozzini, Louis Lancia, Norman Harris, Robert Marseglia. Second row: James Gentilotti, Richard Gardner, Elaine Stefanoni, Deborah Munyon, Antoinette Brunetti, Carol Pantano, Louise Giacamuzzi, Rasma Klints, Richard Newmtrk, Peter Castagnaro, Joseph Consoletti, Paul McGonnell, Paul Letourneau. Third row: James Comastra, David Zicolella, Carol Aurgemma, Rosemarie DeLuca, Marie Leite, Stephanie Michalowski, Marie LaPreste, Ann DiVitto, Robert Basile Warren Tekinn, Michael Morgan, Robert Sloane. fourth row: Wayne Rett, Bento Curral, Jean Eeccia, Carol Marino, Claire Marino, Ann DeCapua, Deanna Pleau, Bette DePaolo, Charles Dowden, Glenn Larson, Robert Zocchi, Leonard Hall, Merton Wassarman, John DiGregorio. Fifth row: Anthony Ferrante, Ernest Richards, Joanne Recchia, Elizabeth Manbucca, Roberta Murray, Ann D Alessandro, Betty Davis, Leah Pedroli, Ida DiLoretto, Sally Erickson, Louise Robertson, James Cotter, Mario Dalesio. 47 FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS Brenda Bertorelli, Vice President Sandra Grillo, Secretary Gerald Tosches, Treasurer David Usher, President ATHLETICS: Dennis Tessicini, Walter Niro, Charles Di Antonio, Louis Volpe. SERVICE: Nicholas Mastroianni, Brenda Ber¬ torelli, Carol Shuber, Stephen Rosenfield, Bet- tina Costello, David Usher. SCHOLARSHIP: Gerald Tosches, Nicholas Mastroianni, Carol Shuber, David Usher, Nich¬ olas Di Vittorio. First row: Paul McGee, Raymond Luchini, Stephen Rosenfeld, Lane Davis, Ann Ruggiero, Jane McDonough, Ruth Marcone, Ruthann Boggins, Nicholas Marcone, David Usher, David Pagnini, John Zocchi. Second row: Robert Demery, Charles DiAntonio, Carol Mazzarelli, Patricia Lombardi, Marie Gagnon, Marie Lancia, Maureen Rago, Patricia ' Lucca, Jacqueline Abretti, Nicholas DiVittorio, David Morgan. Third row: Joseph Buscone, Joseph Maressa, Judith DeWolfe, Judith Coppola, Barbara Ladd, Cynthia Calarese, Nergie DiDomenico, Brenda Kennedy, Mary Anderson, Sandra Grillo, Anthony LaPreste, Robert Lancia. Fourth row: Robert DePaolo, Nicholas DiGirolamo, Diane Daltorio, Carolyn Copeland, Barbara Brown, Carol Guido, Veronica Fornaciari, Nancy Floyd, Susan Ellis, Gloria Freeman, Patricia DiBari, Philip Hamel, Jack Solvia. Fifth row: Robert Bentley, Joanne Volpe, Richard Tighe, Dennis Tessicini, Bernard Tessicini, Gloria Mowatt, Sandra Santosuosso, Charlotte Sarah, Mitchell Lynch, Albert Trotta. First row: Richard Tosches, James Ahearn, Thomas Chiccarelli, Cynthia Tessicini, Wando Spilski, Judith Santa- croce, Richard Valorie, Richard Swift, Victor Geshelin, John Cook, Henry Molinari, Keith Dowden. Second row: Judy McDonough, Barbara McGrath, Anita Monica, Judy Pugsley, Brenda Bertorelli, Laura Wasser- man, Horence Pyne, Carol Shuber, Louise Volpe, Jeanne Sannicandro, Rose Marie Tomaso. Third row: Virginia Till, Bettina Costello, John Lee, John Maloof, Michael Manoogian, Judy Grillo, Rose Piazza. Carol Kearnen, Sheila Rizzi, Jean Lobisser, Louise Sidoni. fourth row: Anthony Cimino, Emilio Diotalevi, Donald Fiske, Kenneth Tomaso, Richard Diotalevi, Judith Anderson, Sadie Manoogian, Patricia Fitzpatrick, Shirley Imbruno, Carol Newton, Cynthia Repass. fifth row: Robert Saletnick, Albert Rosati, Albert Recchia, Walter Niro, Donald Carboni, Leonard Fink, Raymond Andreotti, Robert Burns, Joseph Brunetti, John DiVittorio, Fred Oldfield. 49 A full house at Open House: Patty, Elaine and Marcia make three of a kind, while Bobby and Donald make a pair. 50 r - -ft t fr ° ' UD ( on m cia Q|ub o?. Y h ns? ° C A Speech C t,6 £. cV ” ? 4 Co e Prorn Oamm i ttee- ' Ifcvnzrl C ehwiui Seoior WeiK Committ e Our typists have their heads so far in the clouds, that their feet just touch the floor. Mary and Rita in the front seem quite pleased with their efforts as do Marie and Barbara in the back row. Winkem, Blinkem, and Nod in the center are personified by Pat, Carol, and Roe. Actually they usually work with their eyes wide open; the flash caused this situation. The way to, a man’s heart may be through his stomach, but we found that it was the way to the pocketbook. Business manager Buscone and Editor-in-chief Auerbach help Lorraine and Laura arrange the tempting morsels. Our O.L.I. Committee was named late in the fall semester. We who were fortunate found that our problems were numerous. We chose a cover design which we hoped would tie in with the theme. Sumner Auerbach was elected as editor-in-chief. Barbara Burford had charge of photographs. Louis Buscone became our business manager. We made a lucky dis¬ covery in Bernard Consoletti who made most of our line sketches. Mr. Sweeney was faculty adviser, and Mr. Brucato showed us ways to raise money. o A K L I L Y I Y Y C O M M I T T E E 52 o A K L I L Y The plan of our book is designed to bring back memories of pleasant days in high school. Our activ¬ ities for the senior year have been covered. We have added a new feature with limited coverage of other classes. We have conducted polls to decide who ' s who. We have selected as our dedicatee a teacher who has dedicated her life to the service of others. We have made every effort to make the book one which will be included among our cherished souvenirs, one which will years hence bring back thoughts of way back when .... Marcia Balzarini, Dotty Coniaris and Carol Barsamian smile for the camera after a dis¬ cussion with Mr. Sweeney as to why the picture below was taken when so many were absent. These are most of our committee: First Row: Claire Mongiat, Geraldine D ' Arcangelo, Ann Volpe, Rita Tomaso, Sumner Auerbach, Claudine Pyne, Elenora Francesconi, Carol Mooradian. Second Row: Mary Santosuosso, Carol Barsamian, Louise Brogioli, Dina Alves, Rosalie DeSantis, Lorraine Gandolfi, Patricia Manning, Barbara DeLuca, Marie Coronato. Third Row: Joseph Niro, Bernard Consoletti, Edward Clem, Louis Buscone, Joseph Furcinitti. Absent Were: Barbara Burford, Marcia Balzarini, Dorothy Coniaris, Joseph Arcudi, Laura Covino, Genevieve Volpe. I V Y |}jn� y Smiling Deanna Santoro and Donald Creasia co-chairmen with Francine Alberto and Carl DiGregorio, on their right; and Annette Consigli and Michael Powers on their left. Lois Valakis, Arlene DeBoer, Robert Hazelton, Louis Noferi, Patty Ahearn, Pat Moro, Rita Guerino, Janice Kennedy and Theresa Diaz are in the second row. Patty, Carl, Annette and Michael seem pleased about the whole thing, as Donald and Deanna seem to be happy about the choice of associates on the committee. $ The Senior Week program has been changed to some extent from other years. It will still consist of the Senior Hop, the excursion, graduation and the class reunion. The committee is fewer than other years, but still a very capable group. Donald Creasia and Deanna Santoro are co-chairmen. The Seniors looked forward to a wonderful time at Nantasket. We were all nervously awaiting the next night of our graduation. For another consecutive year we wore caps and gowns. s E N I O R W E E K 54 J u N I O R R E D C R O S s The Junior Red Cross was again organized under the direction of Mr. Harold Moran. The officers were Elaine Brilliant, President; Dorothy Bonina, Treas¬ urer; and Jean Feccia, Secretary. Delegates are sent to the Worcester Chapter House to endeavor to learn more about the Red Cross and its projects. We also send delegates to Sterling Camp where Red Cross members from Worcester County congregate to dis¬ cuss Red Cross affairs and also have a great deal of fun. Lois Valakis, Carol Barsamian, Elaine Bril¬ liant, and Dorothy Coniaris made arrange¬ ments by phone for sending delegates to Worcester. Front Row: Donna Barnard, Carol Barsamian, Elaine Brilliant, Brenda Cahill, and Dorothy Coniaris. Back Row: Elaine Oldfield, Mary Ellen Glennon, and Richard Wallace. The Commercial Club is planned to acquaint the members with practices in the actual business world. This was its fifteenth year under the guidance of Miss Eva Burns. The Club with Bernie Consoletti as presi¬ dent published the Commercial Paper. Louise Brogioli was a faithful contributor with sketches both artistic and poetic. Activities of the Commercial Club over our four years in high school included several Dr. I. Q. pro¬ grams, and dances. President Bernard Consoletti, Secretary Carol Barsamian, and Fred Ciccu are almost surrounded by Barbara Bartera. Dorothy Sandborn, Virginia Alberto, Francine Alberto, Ann Maloney, Patricia Manning, Dina Alves, Florence Bazigian, Charlotte Stone, Joanne Rosetti, Mary Cassasanta, Rita Guerino. Edward Clem is in the foreground. Bernie, Rita and Carol smile after talking over Commercial Club business. No red ink for them. c o M M E R C I A L C L U B 56 F R E N C H C L U B The French Club brings memories of Friday singing sessions. The voices bounced off the walls when La Marseillaise was sung. Actually there was a variety of songs, everything from Aupres de ma Blonde to II Pleut . The room had an atmosphere of France, being decorated with colorful posters on the walls. Mile. Pianca gave first hand stories of her travels and experiences in France. The Club was convinced that indeed it was La Belle France”. Sumner Auerbach, Michael Powers, and Fred Ciccu do not seem to mind being out¬ numbered by Bertha DiAntonio, Arlene DeBoer, Josephine Palmieri, Mary Casasanta, Annette Consigli, Joyce Blackler pianist, Elaine Brilliant, Carol Mooradian, and Patricia Ahearn. Dottie, Pat, Elaine, Annette, and Joyce look over a model of the Eiffel Tower. They were amazed to find out that a restaurant is located within its framework. mm The German Club operates under the direction of Ffaulein Pianca. Just to hear Fraulein Pianca talk about apfel strudel is enough to make us hungry. When she brings it to class as an example of good German cooking, everyone forgets calory charts and enjoys himself. i, Sitting: Patricia Ahearn, Lorraine Gandolfi, Elaine Brilliant, and Claire Mongiat. Standing: Ann Volpe, Barbara Bracci, Bernard Consoletti, Arlene De Boer, Eleanora Francesconi, Stephen Bilsbury, Michael Powers, and Robert Allan are gathered in the German corner of A-15. President Arlene De Boer, Treasurer Ann Volpe, Vice President Eleanora Francesconi, and Secretary Claire Mongiat discuss matters concerning the club. G E R M A N C L U B 58 G L E E C L U B ' the Glee Club practiced faithfully with Mr. Alex Di Giannantonio as supervisor. The Christmas pro¬ gram presented in the auditorium was made more festive by the carol singing of the group. Brenda Harris and Florence Bazigian were soloists. GLEE CLUB Mr. Di Giannantonio separates the sopranos from the altos, as Judy Weeks looks on. a These are the members of the Glee Club: First Row, Maureen Rago, Sandra Santosuosso, v, Judith Rizoli, Virginia Davis, Shirley Imbruno, Dorothy Bonina, Jean Sannicandro, Judith Santacroce, Carol Kearnan and Ruth Marcone. Second Row, Barbara De Santis, $ Susan Ellis, Janice Cunniff, Patricia Lombardi, Patricia Lucca, Jane McDonough, Barbara McGrath, Beverly Hewson, Judy Weeks. Third Row, Charles Davis, Ronald Lague, Michael Dewart, Nicholas Santoro, Gloria Freeman, Ann Zampino, Grace Watson, Sally Erickson, Ann DiVitto, Patricia Litzpatrick, Nancy Covino, Betty Davis, Cynthia Repass. Fourth Row, Louise Robertson, Carol Mazzarelli, Rose Piazza, Joann Volpe, Rose Marie Tomaso, Judy Grillo, Carol Guido, Diane Daltorio, Louise Sidoni, Brenda Harris, Gloria Moreira, Llorence Bazigian. i t First row: Joe Niro, Ann Volpe, Louis Noferi, Michael Powers, Gardie Rett, Pat Moro, Joe Arcudi, Vinnie Liberto, Tony Manzola. Second row: Marie DiGirolamo, Eleanore Francesconi, Dorothy Coniaris, Genevieve Volpe, Annette Consigli, Mary Casasanta, Louise Brogioli, Lorraine Gandolfi, Mary Santosuosso, and Deanna Santoro. Third row: Pat Ahearn, Louise Pasacane, Eileen Humes, Claire Mongiat, Loraine Ferraro, Ann Maloney, Patricia Bega, June Peel, Laura Covino, Elaine Brilliant, Bev Giacomelli, Claudina Pyne, Gabriel Fornaciari, Peter D ' Errico. Fourth row: John Santoro, Francis Homand, William Mathews, Fred DeWolfe, James Calcagni, John D ' Allesandro, Robert Allan, Louis Buscone. r it Vinnie Liberto and David Bird are featured in a comedy. One of the highlights of the season is the annual minstrel show. Mr. Ben C. Lancisi, our director, has been able to make each year’s show a better one. Actually, the newest edition was a smash from the opening number. With suave Fred DeWolfe as the interlocut or and with endmen Joe Niro, Gardie Rett, Bill Dalton, Steve Rosenfeld, Mary Santosuosso, and Ann Volpe setting the pace, the show moved smoothly from the start. Soloists Louise Pasacane and Beverly Giacomelli was representatives of the class of 1955. M I N S T R E L S H O W 60 M I N S T R E L S H O W During the show a line of glamour girls presented a show-stopping number. Genevieve Volpe, Eileen Humes, Mary Casasanta and Annette Consigli, accom¬ panied by the Mops, a bevy of four rugged girls, jimmy Marcello was a hit in his German Band Number and Donna Cimino and June Constantino excelled in a dance routine. Popular songs from Oklahoma furnished the musical score. Mr. Lancisi accompanied on the piano and directed the whole proceedings. Three of our endmen show what the well dressed men will wear. A bit on the Calypso side, but most useful in warm climate, sunny days and for poorly ventilated stages. Elaine D’Amico, Dotty Sanborn, Donna Cimino, June Constantino, Rosemary McDonough and Betty Tognazzi in a routine. The girls never did decide who was out of step. Actually the dance routines in the show were all very good. The emphasis seemed more on these routines than in previous years and the audience loved every bit of it. The show was repeated for the March of Dimes Show. Miss Sadie O’Connell meets with the group of seniors who were contestants in the Annual Oratorical Contest. The Powers Post American Legion sponsored the event. Fred DeWolfe, Annette Consigli, Michael Powers, Joyce Bladder and Sumner Auerbach were the contestants. Fred DeWolfe was the winner of the con¬ test as judged by the teachers in the high school. The decision was based on subject matter, deliverance, poise, and the power to hold the audience. The Constitution of the United States is annually the subject covered by the orators. Each senior is required to submit an essay, from this group is selected the finalists to compete in the auditorium. Much research went into the contest connecting and rewriting these essays. Much knowledge was learned from history books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and magazines. The literary section of our book, contains some of the essays which were considered best in the class. o R A T O R I C A L S 62 D A N T E C L U B At the first meeting the following officers were elected: President, Geraldine Giroux; Vice President, Jeanne Di Battista; Secretary, Marilyn Ccnsoletti; Treasurer, Patty Edmunds. The purpose of the club is to better acquaint the members with the many interesting and cultural habits of Italy. The meetings are held twice a month. At these meetings interesting topics concerning the lan¬ guage and customs of Italian people are discussed among the members. A social activity is sponsored by the club once a year. From left to right in the first row: Marilyn Consoletti, Patricia Edmunds, and Jeanne DiBattista. Standing in the rear are Carl Di- Gregorio, Claudine Pyne, and Eileen Humes. First row: Ida DiLoretto, Claudina Pyne, Eileen Humes, Carl DiGregorio, Marilyn Consoletti, Patricia Edmunds, and Jeanne DiBattista. The two back rows include Freshman and Sophomore members of the group. ” ■■■ ■ - ■ Bob Hazelton, Don Creasia and Lou Buscone explore the mystery of jet propulsion at the House of Magic Show. The Student Council is the governing body of the school as the National Government governs the people of the United States. Our Student Council may not be as large, strong, or important as the National Government but it serves the same purpose in our school. Michael Powers serves as president of the council. The other officers are Claire Mongiat, Vice-President, Mary Moore, Secretary, and Louis Noferi, Treasurer. Representatives are chosen by the respective home rooms to represent their classmates. First row: Loraine Ferraro, Claire Mongiat, Michael Powers, Mary Moore, Louis Noferi, Eleanora Francesconi. Second row: John Pizzillo, Rita Tomaso, Barbara Bartera, Miss Curtin, Carol Bclforti, jean DiBattista, Patricia Ahearn, Fred Ciccu. Third row: Edward Ruscitti, Joseph Niro, Barry Newmark, Leonard Fontecchio, Donald Creasia. s T U D E N T C O U N C I L 64 M H S s A Committees are very active and do admirable work. These committees are appointed by the Executive Committee with the chairmen as members of the council. This year the council has been very active under the capable guidance of Mr. Moran and Miss Curtin. Several successful drives have been held under the direction of the Drive Committee. Several well received and well attended dances have been held. Santa S adie gives Eddie a present. Rosemary McDonough and Carol Shuber who before believed in Santa Claus are seen admitting their error. The Committee for the Christmas Party was a hard working group. Annette Consigli, Patty Ahearn, Loraine Ferraro, Gabriel Forniciari, Lou Buscone. Leading the Grand March were Geraldine Guerino, Harold Williams, Rosemary Mc¬ Donough, Donald Creasia, Mary Moore, Nicholas Lanzetta, Lena Giacomuzzi, and Edward Ruscitti. The annual Milford High School Junior Prom was held on Saturday evening, April 23, 1955; at 8 o’clock in the John C. Lynch Auditorium. The students danced to the music of Ben Lancisi’s orchestra. The hall was appropriately decorated around the thefne of Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White. ' ' The Prom Committee consisted of John Pilla, Elaine D ' Amico, Leonard Fontecchio, Donna Cimino, Charles Laquidara, Carole Colabello, Edward Ruscitti, Mary Moore, Alfred Vesperi, Richard Wallace. Absent was Donna Farese. J u N I O R P R O M 66 c A M E R A C L U B This is one of the most recent and active clubs orga¬ nized in and its purpose is to encourage future shutterbugs in their interest in photography. Among the club’s many activities this year was the sponsoring of a photo contest in which all members participated. At one meeting a demonstration of a movie camera and 3-D camera was given which was conducted by Mr. Clarence Morin of Morin ' s Studio who is also the class photographer. These are Camera Club officers Lorraine Covino, Roberta Murray, President Claudina Pyne, Paul Bozzini. Sitting: Louise Giacamuzzi, Robert Allen. Standing: Rosemario DeLuca, Robert Hazelton, Ellyn Erickson, Edward Clem, Marie Leite, Florence Bazigian, Claudina Pyne, Paul Bozzini. gSf a k- l m cW S m ' tJr of Row 1: C. Pyne, H. Aslanian, C. Colabello, D. Santoro, G. Volpe, J. Lancia, K. Howard, J. Vitalini, J. Coccharella, J. Cook, D. Cimino. Row 2: P. Alberta, V. Morill, M, Santo- suosso, M. E. Glennon, D. Barnard, D. Miklani, B. Tognazzi, E. Roy, A. Consigli. Row 3: M. Ricci, B. Lombardi, J. Raneiglio, L. Pinkham, D. Annontonio, L. Bianchi, D. Farese, B. Cahill. 4th Row: L. Pyne, J. Zozzi, W. Swift, V. Geshelin, D. Iacovelli, P. Moro, J. Constantino. J Mary, Deanna and Genevieve are coached by Pat Moro about a new number for the concert. As in the past the Milford High School has again proved to be one of the most colorful and popular instrumental units of the state. Under the capable direction of Mr. Ben Lancisi the band ' ’ has supplied spirit, enthusiasm, and liveliness while supporting and accompanying our football squad. Almost indispen- sible also is the band during holidays and public functions. B A N D 68 F U T U R E T E A C H E R S c L U B Our Future Teachers Club, under the direction of Mr. Harold M. Moran, has been quite active during the past year. At the first meeting election of officers was held and these people were chosen: President, Marcia Balzarini; Vice President, Arlene DeBoer; Secretary, Claire Mongiat; and Treasurer, Joseph A rcud i. One of the most interesting events that the club has held was having two students from a State Teachers College come to the school and address the members of the club. Gardie Rett, Joe Arcudi, Claudina Pyne, Bernie Consoletti, and Lou Noferi visit the pre-primary class and try on the furniture for size. The members Janice, Claire, Arlene, Eleanora, Bernard, and Gardie consult with Mr. Moran and Mrs. Laily, and talk over a few interesting problems with their eager listeners. The annual Harvest Dance was held on Saturday evening, October 30, 1954, in the John C. Lynch Auditorium. Students danced to the music of Johnny Murphy and Company. The prizes were awarded to Robert Covino, Marjorie Iannetti, Sadie Manoogian, Claudina Pyne, Vincent Liberto. Loraine Ferraro and Fred Ciccu were co-chairmen. The faculty advisors were Mr. Nello Allegrezza and Miss Curtin. Committee: Row 1: Anita Lumenti, Loraine Ferraro, Fred Ciccu. Row 2: Marjorie Iannetti, Eleanor Annantonio, Carol Barsamian, Robert DePaolo, Claire Mongiat. Row 3: Pat Moro, Mary Cassasanta, Reno Delusio, John Glennon, Carl DiGregorio, Paul Bozzini. , Our smiling seniors enjoying themselves at the dance are Genevieve, Carol, Rita, Elea- nora, Louise, Deanna, Elaine, Berney, Donny and Pete. H A R V E S T D A N C E 70 F U T U R E N U R S E S c L U B This year, the Future Nurse’s of America Club has accomplished a great deal in their organization. Our faculty advisor, Mr. Moran, accompanied the girls to Framingham Union Hospital. The girls also had per¬ sonal interviews with the Head Directress of the hospital. The Beth Israel and the Peter Bent Brigham Hospitals were also visited by the members cf the committee. I ! The girls gather in Mrs. Breault’s office to find out just what nursing is all about. Lorraine Gandolfi, Anna Volpe, Mr. Moran, Mary Moore, Dolores Cenedella, Patricia Edmunds, and Mary Casasanta talk with nurses from Framingham Union Hospital. Gardie Rett, that Prince of Players, gets black in the face trying to prove to Fred DeWolfe that All the World’s a Stage. 72 FOOTBALL SENIORS Bottom row: Vincent Liberto, John Glennon. Second row: Joseph Arcudi, Donald Quattrochio, Top row: Joseph Iadarola, Louis Pomponio, Robert Manguso. 74 FOOTBALL SENIORS Bottom row: Donald Creasia, Peter D ' Errico, Francis Homand. Second row: Joseph Niro, Alfred Tomaso, Louis Noferi. 75 Coach Charles Espanet and Coach John Calagione discuss gridiron gossip with Co. Captains Donald Quattrocchio and Louis Noferi. Football Schedule 1954 Milford Opp. October 1 Milford at Clinton 2 6 October 9 Marlboro a it Milford 0 6 October 16 Milford at Maynard 25 12 October 22 Hudson at Milford 12 6 October 29 Milford at Franklin 25 6 November 5 Howe at Milford 12 6 November 12 Bartlett at Milford 33 13 November 24 Milford at Walpole 6 6 First Row: Richard Tomaso, manager, Alfred Tomaso, Joseph Iadarola, John Glennon, Vincent Liberto, Louis Noferi, Donald Quattrocchio, Jack Santoro, Donald Creasia, Louis Pomponio. Second Row: Asst.-Coach Charles Espanet, Joseph Arcudi, Joe Niro, Francis Homand, David Bird, Nick Pizzaro, Alfred Andreola, Gino Carachino, Edward Ruscitti, Dick Rizoli, Robert Manguso, Coach John Calagione. Third Row: Michael Morgan, John DiGregorio, Bento Curral, Robert Marseglia, Peter Castagnaro, David Ramelli, Robert Covino, Arthur O’Keefe. Fourth Row: Ronald Speroni, Walter Niro, Dennis Tessicini, Ernie Richards, Anthony Ferrante, Elmer Mograss, Louis Volpe, Charles DiAntonio, James Marcello, Paul Ferretti, Frank Rummo, Leonard Oliveri, Joseph Brenna. 76 F O O T B A L L First Row: (Left to Right) : Alfred Tomaso, Bob Manguso, Vinnie Liberto, Donald Quattrocchio, Louis Noferi, Louis Pomponio, Donald Creasia. Second Row (Left to Right) : John Santoro, Joseph Iadarola, John Glennon, Head Coach John Calagione, Assistant Coach Charles Espanet, Joseph Niro, Joseph Arcudi, Francis Homand. Coach John Calagione’s all smiles as he speaks to the student body at a rally before a game. His happiness was two fold ;• a good season and a new baby. 9 5 5 The 1954 football season was a rugged one. Our first game was with Clinton and the jinx held. Milford lost as Clinton eked out a hard fought victory by a baseball score of 6-2. Terms such as moral victory and we should have won it’’ could be honestly used in describing this game. After a bad start of losing the first two ball games the team started rolling, picked up momentum, and finished strong. The last game of the season was played with Walpole on Thanksgiving morning. It was played under the poor¬ est conditions with snow, rain, and mud. In spite of these conditions the game was well played and ended in a 6-6 tie. 77 B A S K E T B A L L Seniors on the basketball team included Donald Creasia, who did a wonderful job as guard; Joe Niro, Gardie Rett, Pete D ' Errico and Lou Noferi were important members of the squad. The loss of these men will make 1956 a tough year for new Coach Espanet. One of the difficulties has been that the basket¬ ball court is far from regulation size. The courts in other schools are sometimes much larger that the home court and the boys have trouble getting used to the wide open spaces. Coach Charles Espanet explains to Captain Manzola that the basket¬ ball is smaller than- the basket and that there should be no difficulty in scoring. First Row, left to right: Donald Creasia, Anthony Manzola, Gardner Rett, Joe Niro. Second Row, left to right: James Marcello, Louis Noferi, Coach Charles Espanet, Anthony Bonina, Peter D ' Errico. mm 78 This year as every year, the basketball and foot¬ ball teams of Milford High have always had an active group of cheerleaders rooting them on to victory. They have guided many of the fans in the bleachers, and have held many foot¬ ball rallies in the John C. Lynch auditorium. They always make an attractive and well groomed appearance on the basketball court. You can always count on our cheerleaders to back up our boys every inch of the way. This year we have three peppy senior cheerleaders leaving. They are Capt. Loraine Ferraro, Mary Casasanta, and Louise Brogioli. CHEERLEADERS MOTTO To root and cheer has been our job It ' s always been our history, And when the team seems down and out We cheer them on to victory. The weird sisters hand in hand, posters of the sea and Land’’ wind up a charm to beat Walpole. c H E E R L E A D E R S ’55 First Row: from left to right, Elaine D ' Amico, Joanne Stoico, Captain Loraine Ferraro, Louise Brogioli and Mary Casasanta. Second Row: Rose Guido, Claire Marino, Deborah Munyon, Mary Moore, and Marjorie Iannetti. Fred DeWolfe is all by himself leading the way home. The track team led by Coach J. Francis Cahill continued the success it has enjoyed in previous years. Captain Fred DeWolfe led the pack in most events. The Schedule: Mi!ford Op ). October 12 Milford at Worcester Marathon 2nd place October 19 Milford at Wellesley 20 40 October 22 Hopedale and Oxford at Milford 26 44-58 October 25 Milford at Bellingham 23 35 November 2 Milford at Hopedale 34 25 November 5 Milford at Boston (State Meet) 6th place November 8 Bellingham at Milford 17 50 First Row: Leo Sarkisian, David Atherton, Robert Hazelton, Coach J. Francis Cahill, Fred DeWolfe, Robert Allen, Thomas Maloof. Second Row: Charles Laquidara, David Usher, David Morgan, James Comastra, John Maloof, Michael Manoogian. Although it was baseball time the weather was perfect for football as rain and dark clouds would not give way to old man sun. After weeks of rain and cold and ' after Milford High ' s first three games were postponed, the clouds parted, the skies cleared and the team finally had its first chance to exhibit their talent. Although no actual games were played the prospects were good with Gardie Rett, an expe¬ rienced catcher and power batter, leading the way and Capt. Joe Arcudi, John Marcello and other veterans of Milford High and Junior Legion championship teams. First Row: John Pilla, James Marcello, Larry Bonetti, Vin Liberto, Jo Arcudi, Gardie Rett, Louis Noferi, Eddie Ruscitti, A1 Tomaso, Bento Curral. Second Row: Coach Charles Espanet, Bob St. John, Nick Lan- zetta, Nick Pissaro, Wayne Rett, Ernie Richards, Dennis Tessicini, Jo Santacroce, Tom Maloof, Paul Letourneau. Third Row: Mike Lynch, John Cook, Jack Salvia, Richard Swift, Fred Oldfield, Anthony Ferrante, Charles DiAntonio, John DiGregorio, Bob Andreano, Alfred Rubeo, Don Abbiuso, Emilio Diotalevi. What hands are these,” or What, will these hands ne’er be Clean?” 82 Phyllis Lombardi, guardian of Superintendent Davo- ren’s Office has to put up with Carol Mooradian and Eleanora Francesconi. Limericks There once was a boy in A-4 Who slipped from his seat to the floor He rolled up his sleeve And decided to leave But he found that the room had no door. Arlene DeBoer There was ' a young lady from Boston Who rode around in an Austin Out the window she spied A young man by her side. Six feet is the length of her coffin. One time there was a young sheik Who accidentally got pinched underneath He jumped up and cried Turned around and he spied He had sitten on top of his teeth. Joyce Blackler. Girls Powder, lipstick, bright rouge, pins, Cold cream, lotions, little white sins, Short hair, long hair, little spit curls, This is the make up of Milford High girls. Dorothy Coniaris Clouds First they were a fluffy white, Then bright yellow ' was the sight. Soon they burst a fiery red, Then like day, gone and dead. Louise Brogioli I see the distant chapel I hear the distant bell And on my lips a story To you that I must tell. I see the children playing I hear their merry voice, The citizens of tomorrow Whose church is their own choice. This country of America Our forefathers fought and died To keep liberty and justice, And freedom to abide. With gun in hand and love in heart We ' ll fight to keep it free So that others can love it The same as you and me. Louise Brogioli To The Graduate This treasured goal you have attained, A shining door swung wide, Through which you pass, Your head held high With so much joy and pride. The wisdom gained these busy years, In search of knowledge true, Is well worth while, as you will find, All your lifetime through. You ' re wished a world of happiness, Success along life ' s way, You are tomorrow’s golden hope, On Graduation Day. LaVerne P. Larson Mr. Moran has problems to face in a Student Council meeting. 84 On Reviewing Movies ■ Pat Ahearn is stargazing as are Michael Powers and Eddie Ruscitti. Today 1 Walked With Jesus Today I walked with Jesus Along a busy street. I couldn ' t see His garments, But I heard His treading feet. Not a word was spoken As we went along our way But a silent word came from my heart Come into my heart and stay.” And that’s how I met Jesus; And as I walk this day I am so glad He kept me company As I journeyed on my way. For now I feel a steady gladness But before it rose and fell My mission from henceforth on About Jesus I will tell. So that everyone may meet Him As He goes along his way So that every door, that every heart May be opened from now until that day. When we all will walk with Jesus In a lane so high above And see beaming from His face The glory of His love. Fred DeWolfe To just lie and watch the clouds roll by And hear the breezes gently sigh. To feel the soft green grass against my bare feet. And the sun upon me with its fiery heat. To live another summer with nature’s flower and bird. Is one of the precious prayers I hope my Lord has heard. Louise Brogioli It seems to me that every magazine I open has in it a section on the latest movie reviews. Some magazines use the system of giving more space to what they term the better movies.” The favored film will sometimes receive as much as an entire page while the less esteemed will rate only a brief line or two. Another system is the check system, the more checks indicating the increased worth of the film. Occasionally the reader is also told whether the picture is intended for adults or children. I always read these reviews, not because I like or follow them, but because I like to see if my own opinion of the movie corresponds with theirs. They almost never do. This thought always comes to me: Who reviews these movies and why are their opinions considered law. I think too much emphasis is being placed on the movie reviews. Why should a small group of men and women tell the public what pictures should be seen and what are not good enough to be seen? Different personalities respond to different type movies. One picture that might appeal to you might not appeal to me. Why should we attend a picture just because it has three check marks when we know we would enjoy more the murder film with only one check. Don’t go to the movies just because the film has a high rating in a magazine, because you will often be disappointed in the picture. Let your own taste tell you what films you want to see, and if you can’t make up your mind, stay home and read a good book. Marcia Balzarini Carol Mooradian works as Dr. Ryan chats with Mr. Moran and Mr. Sweeney. 85 Michael Powers shows the latest in striped moudans”. Babysitting Babysitting — what a job. Babysitting is fun if you like to take care of children, but if you don ' t, don ' t ever try it. If the kids are a little fresh, that ' s all right, at least the day won ' t become monotonous. If they insist on going out of the yard, o.k., so you chase them. But the best time of all is at night when you have to clean the kids up and the house up because the kids and the house are a mess. After trying for an hour to put them to bed, they finally decide they’re tired. Then they sleep. It’s so wonder¬ ful to hear no noise, but in a way you miss it. Things are dead. No one is running from room to room, no one is throwing things around at you, and no one is fighting or hollering. Even the dog is quiet. But still you welcome the quiet. Then the parents come home. The kids were fresh, but you say they were good. They made a mess of the house and themselves, but you say that everything stayed clean. They made a nervous wreck out of you, but you look so calm. You get a ride home, you fall in bed, and what do you dream about? KIDS”. — Marie Mazzarelli Snow The Cross The crowd fell back, To bare the path For a tall and stately Man. Upon His head a crown of thorns, A cross was in His hands. He slowly started up the hill, On which He was to die. His mother stood among the throng, A tear was in her eye. They hung Him high upon a cross Of rough and unhewed wood. And from that hour on to this, The cross a monument stood. Fred DeW ' olfe God God made sky so peaceful blue, God made grass with sweet ened dew; God made flowers and the trees, God made gently blowing breeze; God made the tossing, jotting sea, God then turned and God made me; God gave me structure so I could be, God gave me eyes so I could see. God with these eyes gave me tears, God then said, listen and gave me ears. God gave me voice so 1 could talk, God gave me legs so I could walk. God gave me hands in which to give, God gave me soul, to love and live. Louise Brogioli It ' s tossed and blown in the cold winter breeze. It lands so softly on the ground and on trees. It covers so completely every window pane. It lies so gently down every winding lane. It glitters and sparkles in the sun’s sweet light. It hums and dances through the cold winter night. It’s tender and warm and kisses my cheek. It sometimes protects me when I’m fast asleep. It sends a message from heaven, which we all know. It’s God’s heavenly kiss falling as winter’s snow. Louise Brogioli Beverly Giacomelli sings at the Minstrel Show. 86 Carol Colabello asks people not to throw bouquets at her. Growing Fains The rain splattered against the bedroom window where Karen sat looking out. The gloomy weather matched her spirits. Downstairs everyone was bustling about preparing for her step-sister Melanie’s gradua¬ tion from high school. There seemed to be no place for a thirteen year old — especially an adopted thir- ten year old. Since the time she found out she was adopted, she began to feel that she was neglected. That was a year ago, and she felt more and more that she was not wanted. She began to think, as she often did when she felt sorry for herself, about her real mother. Perhaps she had been a struggling actress or singer, or maybe an artist or poet! Well, what did it matter now. She was with a family that just didn ' t want her. She decided to go downstairs and see what was going on. As she reached the last, stair, one of the women was saying, . . . and she looks just like you, Mrs. Hartley. You can easily tell she was your daugh¬ ter. Karen looked at her step-sister ' s blonde hair and blue eyes and at her step-mother’s coloring. Then she looked at her own brown eyes and black hair and thought of how common she was. Everyone had black hair and brown eyes! These only made her more gloomy, and when one of her aunts mentioned her soiled jeans, she snapped, Leave me alone’’, and snatched her coat. She ran out into the rain. Karen walked for hours, until it grew dark. She planned how she would go away from this town and make some¬ thing of herself. When she grew rich and famous, she would return to the town with all her money and rent a large estate. She’d show these people!! She turned to go home, and became panicky when she realized that she was lost. She was frightened. Perhaps the thing to do was to sit still until someone found her. She sat for what seemed a century, then decided to keep walking. She wondered if her family was worried. Probably not. They wouldn’t even realize that she left. After fifteen minutes, she heard a car coming along the road. It pulled up alongside her. She noticed that the two men in the car had police uni¬ forms on. They seemed to know who she was, and they told her to get in the car. They drove her home. When they stopped in front of the house, the front door flew open, and out rushed her parents and Melanie. They quickly ushered her into the house and to bed. The next morning she dressed as usual and went down to breakfast as usual. The talking ceased abruptly as she entered the room. As she sat down at the table, her father cleared his throat and said, We won’t ask where you went yesterday or why, but hereafter you are forbidden to leave the house without permission. Karen jumped up from the table and ran to her room. She refused to be treated like a child! A few seconds later, she heard footsteps on the stairs. She quickly picked up a magazine. Her step-mother knocked softly and entered the room. What’s the matter, Karen?’’ she asked. When no answer came she said I’ve been watching you the last few months, and I notice that you’re slowly building up a wall between your family and your¬ self. Do you seriously think that we don’t want you? I think you’re a little jealous of Melanie.’’ Karen shouted, All you think of is Melanie, Melanie, Melanie. You’d think no one else was graduating. Mrs. Hartley took Karen by the hand and led her downstairs. On the way down, she tried to explain that she did not love either of the girls any more than the other, and that when Karen graduated, she would get as much attention as Melanie was now getting. At that moment Melanie came rushing to the stairs and shouted Mother, my dress isn’t finished yet. I need it tonight.’’ Mrs. Hartley turned to Karen and asked, Will you help me with your sister’s dress? We’ll have to hurry. Karen gave her mother a hug and ran up the stairs. What’s with her , asked Melanie. Is she sick or something?” She’s not really sick”, replied Mrs. Hartley. She just has a common teen-age disease — growing pains.” Barbara DeLuca Dr. Ryan dictates to her senior English Divison. 87 u vcnile Delinquency One of our greatest and most predominant problems of today is that of juvenile delinquency. In some communities it has increased fifty per cent in the past several years. The average increase is twenty-nine per cent. There are few declines anywhere. Not only has the number of crimes increased but the seriousness of them also. From breaking windows, stealing bicycles, and not attending school to armed robberies, brutal attacks, and murders. But one must take into consideration when reviewing these statistics that our population has also increased and years ago petty crimes of juveniles were not classified. Special courts for children were established in the late nineteenth century. Their principle was to distinguish a delinquent from a criminal, and to protect the children. The state took the place of the parent in cases of neglect, fosterhome placement and feeblemindedness. Procedures in the childrens’ court were less formal than in the adult court. Today, in some courts the officers do not wear uniforms, and the judge is very informal during the case of a juvenile. Many judges are adverse to this inform¬ ality. They believe the procedure should be solemn and dignified. If the delinquent is able to see what a life of crime will lead to, and if he has a taste of jail, he will be less likely to continue his present way of life. The training of policemen to work with juveniles is another great factor in the reduction of crime. Some police believe that more foot police should be put on beats. In this way, the policeman gets to know the juvenile, his parents, and his environment. He can recognize trouble spots before they become dangerous. He tries to get them in church groups, club activities, and social centers. All police should have special training in juvenile delinquency. They should also cooperate more with social workers. In many cities the theoretical approach of the social worker and the practical side of the law conflict. But if the two can work in harmony it is much better for the community and society. Statistics show that the age of youthful offenders is descending and crimes are becoming more violent. Experts say the first signs appear at eleven, at four- Lou Noferi slides into home plate in a practice ses¬ sion. A1 Tomaso performs the impossible by covering from his left field position. � . i 88 thing wrong or disobeys a law, how can he blame a child for doing the same thing? Adults must be willing to sacrifice and to set a good example for the younger set. They should use constructive measures, and they should deal with the problem themselves. Lack of discipline in the home is another strong factor. Most parents are treating their children easier. Spare the rod and spoil the child is a thing of the past. Today modern parents use or try to use psychol¬ ogy. This is not wrong of course, but stronger actions must sometimes be taken. A child need not be regret¬ ful when punished. He may more likely give more respect and love to the parent. Youth must be taught to respect authority. Dis¬ cipline in schools is a great problem today. No longer is corporal punishment allowed. Some police believe that corporal punishment or the threat of it would work wonders with the students. Dorothy Cow arts Mrs. Giacomuzzi, Mrs. Gregoretti, and Mrs. Tomaso help Mrs. Rose feed the hungry students. Quotable Quotes Of Teachers teen they are in court, and at sixteen a serious act is is committed. Teenage gangsters beat innocent people. Girls from wealthy homes form shoplifting clubs. Boys loot filling stations. Brutal, horrible crimes are committed. Juvenile delinquency is growing like a malignant tumor. We must try to cure it. No one knows why they commit these acts, they do not know themselves. Frequently we read in a newspaper where a youngster has murdered some innocent person. Later, when asked why he did it, he says he does not know; he just did it. The problem of vandalism is a desperate one. We must lick it. Millions of dollars are wasted each year by foolish acts of delinquents. There is no one cause and no one solution to juvenile delinquency. No special environment pro¬ duces a delinquent. A boy living in a slum need not be a criminal provided he has the emotional and intellectual support from his family. A boy living in a better environment and not receiving this sup¬ port from family and community might easily become a delinquent. Of course there are many factors which con¬ tribute to delinquency. An F.B.I. report cited poor home conditions, lack of religion, lack of healthy, organized recreation, inadequate school systems, cheap and malicious literature, and physical and mental defects as the chief reasons. In a broken home or a home where there is tension a youngster can greatly be disturbed. Today, children more often worship new cars and money than they do God. Religion is no longer greatly emphasized in the homes as it once was. The family is the basic institution. Here is where the child is most influenced. The parents have the major job. They should set good examples. Children idolize adults and copy them. If an adult does some- No master has fallen from heaven.” You’ll pay.” ' Poetry should be read aloud.” Little by little the bird builds its nest.” Now don ' t do that.” Go see the chaplain.” Let me see who is coming to my session.” Sit up straight.” You must do your corrections.” People, you must stop this talking.” All right, see if I care.” Collected by Stephen Bilsbnry Eddie Clem makes adjustments for equipment for Mr. Sweeney. 89 Donna and June prove that times have changed since Shakespeare was a boy. The Bill Of Rights Our freedom is the the result of centuries of struggle by our forefathers, first in England where they were ruled harshly and then in America where they fought against British tyranny in the Revolu¬ tionary War. They saw the need for a definite set of rights to be drafted which would protect the indi¬ vidual. So when our Constitution was drawn up, it was offered to the states for ratification without a bill of rights, but the states would not approve the document for fear that the government would be¬ come too powerful and mistreat the individual as had been done to the English during the reign of the Stuarts. A set of rights therefore had to be drawn up. These rights can well be said to be the product of the people themselves, for they were drafted among the states by means of conventions and then sub¬ mitted to the government. At first, one hundred and three amendments were submitted by the states to the federal government. Congress eventually cut the number down to twelve and sent them to the states for approval. The states ratified the first ten, and thus on December 15, 1791, the greatest rights and priv¬ ileges enjoyed by men in the world today, went into effect. The modern pattern of depriving people of their basic freedom has derived from Nazism, Fascism, and die most hate ful of all, Communism. These types of governments, all totalitarian in makeup, have had the common aim of suppressing the people in whatever they hear, say, read, and discuss. In a similar manner dictators have attempted to destroy religious freedom. We in this country can not comprehend how such loathsome tactics on the part of a government can run rampant in a country. We can not understand this because we were born free, and remain free to think, speak, listen, and pray as we see fit. Perhaps the real significance of our rights can be best manifested by comparing them with those of another country, the Soviet Union. Yes, the Soviet Union has a constitution, too. It is full of meaningful and eloquent words which say that the Soviet citizen is guaranteed the freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly, but no greater lie exists in the world than those statements. Our first freedom, that of religion, provides that our Congress is prohibited against passing any law regarding the establishment of a religion. In other words we are free to worship in the faith and church of our own choice. In Russia, however, almot all churches have been outlawed, and the buildings them¬ selves made into stables or storehouses by the govern¬ ment. We in this country shudder at the thought of such desecration. Could you picture yourself being prohibited from expressing your opinions about the government? Can you imagine our newspapers being censored as to what they can print and what they cannot print? Well, that happens in Russia, where no opinions are openly expressed for fear of one’s life and the people read in the newspapers only what the govern¬ ment wants them to read. In Russia the state is supreme, and there is no law above it. In America it is forbidden for the government to abridge the right of assembly or petition. What would our government be without our great political conventions when we choose our own candidates for office? And what about our right to petition the gov¬ ernment and our elected officials? In Russia, assem¬ blies are unheard of except when staged by the gov¬ ernment, and as far as petitioning goes, it’s fantastic even to think about such a liberty. Each state in our country is allowed under the Bill of Rights to have a militia, and this right cannot be infringed upon by the Federal government. There Overlooking the A-14 classes at work are a couple of Elizabethan Characters. Seems that the men had the prettier legs in those days. 90 Why Read? Gardie Rett warms up for a long drive. is one and only one army in Russia, which is all powerful and controlled only by the government. We have no fear of a sudden search of our homes or of an arrest without a warrant, for we are protected against this by our Bill of Rights. On the other hand, you know, it is common practice in Russia to secretly arrest people without a discernible reason and either execute them or ship them to con¬ centration camps where they work under the most vile conditions imaginable and sooner or later die of starvation or disease. We in America cannot be arrested or tried without due process of the law, and we are innocent until proven guilty, and are tried before an impartial jury. In Russia an arrested person is guilty until proven innocent. Likewise there is no such thing as a fair trial or an impartial jury in Russia. Our other rights protect us in the matter of bail, common law suits, and the privileges that are reserved to the states. With the world in such a state of confusion as it is at the present time, the American people can be thankful that they possess the freedoms which they enjoy today. With our continued faith in Gcd and country, we can be sure that these precious rights will endure. Michael Powers Reading a book in this day and age is almost considered old-fashioned. Why put the effort into reading a book when watching television, listening to the radio, or watching a news reel can be done with so much ease and so little effort? But here you have the disadvantage that you are not using your own mind to consider current events, but you are using the words of some polished columnist. When a question is put to you, can you give a straight forward answer from your own mind? Or do you have to stop and try to recollect what you heard on the radio or saw on television? Do not think that television or radio should not be included in your everyday living though! On the contrary, I think it is a vital element to our everyday life. Without such luxuries, I am sure we would all get very tired with the monotony of the daily grind. But as we must have substantial food for a healthy body, so we must nourish the mind with some solid thinking. Consider television, radio, and the rest as condiments to be enjoyed after you have had a good literary meal. Read something good every day. Understand what you read. You will be repaid by the satisfaction you feel as you raise yourself above Funnies and Sports.” Josephine Palrnieri Dr. Ryan and Mr. Moran talk over things educational in A-14. 91 What hands are here. They pluck out mine eyes.” The Constitution The Constitution—Guardian of the People ' s Rights During this present age of cold war and unrest in the world, caused mainly by aggressive Russia and her puppetlike satelites, we read and hear of the refugees who have escaped from the clutches of their rulers behind the Iron Curtain. These men and women who could no longer endure living under Communist rule desired to find out for themselves if the situation of the rest of the world was similar to that in the Soviet Union. After being told by their teachers that their country was the greatest in the world, they nevertheless had doubts in their minds bee,a of the rumors of a greater land where the strength of the nation lay in its people. Let us now consider why this great document as drawn up. The reason for this is that the great early leaders of our country decided that a govern¬ ment is established for the purpose of uniting its people and guiding them to a happy and a good life. These purposes and objectives, as stated in the pre¬ amble of the Constitution, are to form a more per¬ fect union, establish justice, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The achievement of these objectives has made the United States one of the greatest countries in the world. It is respected by all free and peace-loving nations, and it is feared by all the Communist-led countries. The United States under the Constitution is the greatest leader of he democracies in existence today. It has become the center of liberty of the free world, and its Statue of Liberty is the beacon which guides and directs refugees and freedom-loving men and women to its shores. With the cooperation be¬ tween the government and its citizens America has grown prosperous and powerful and will continue to be great as long as the Constitution is in effect. Along with these rights and privileges given to us by the Constitution we also have obligations and duties to fulfill. We cannot merely sit back’ and let the government carry the brunt of the burden. Surely if we let this happen, the greatness of the United States would drop so much and the defense would be lowered to such a degree that we would soon be open to attacks by enemy nations. For our own sake as well as for the safety and welfare of other nations, it is our duty to see that this never happens. We must pledge our support to our government, we must be able to meet the needs of our country, and we must be forever ready to defend the Constitution and our country from all enemies. We must bear in mind that this is not only a government for the people, but also a government by the people and of the people. If we Americans fulfill our patriotic duty to our government, there is no doubt in my mind that this great land of liberty will continue to be the greatest, most powerful, and most respected nation in the world. Sumner Auerbach The girls get a few ideas for Mr. Mello of the Registry of Motor Vehicles. 92 Piantedosi takes the tests in Massachusetts Bonding Company testing laboratory. Cancer A tumor is a growth of abnormal size and situa¬ tion, composed of cells of the body. Some tumors are not dangerous to life, because they do not in¬ crease after they attain a certain size; others, and these are Cancers, have no limit to their growth, and destroy life by extending into healthy tissue or by interfering with digestion or some other important vital function. When it first begins to grow, there are no symp¬ toms— no pain and no bleeding; but later when the Cancer presses on the nerves pain results. Bleeding begins only when the Cancer uncerates. A Cancer looks like a lump of tissue. It has no roots, as is probably believed, but it may grow out through the vessels of the body to distant parts. Cancer causes death in different ways. Growth presses on nerves to such an extent that the patient is in constant agony and loses all desire to live. Bone Cancer can cause death by anemia, because no new blood cells are formed in cancerous bones. Cancer of the lungs causes death by suffocation. Cancer of the Stomach may eventually make it impossible for the victim to receive nourishment and thus cause death by starva¬ tion. Cancer is the second greatest cause of death in the United States. The body cells seem to run wild. There are many causes of Cancer. Some cases arc causes by constant irritation. Tongue cancer may be caused by the rubbing of a jagged tooth against the tongue. Abscesses and ulcers which have been slow to heal and which have been irritated may turn into Cancerous growths. Some chemicals such as tars, certain dyes, and arsenic may cause Cancer in people who work with them. Some coal tar chemicals have been known to produce Cancers on mice in labora¬ tories. Skin Cancer is supposed to be extremely com¬ mon among sailors and farmers whose faces have been exposed to the sun and wind for many years. Dr. Evarts A. Graham of St. Louis and Dr. Ernest Wynder have reproduced Cancer experiments in mice by using merely the tars from tobacco smoke. What Dr. Graham stated as a proven fact has long been suspected. Beginning in the 1930’s medical statisticians noticed an unusual rise in the number of cases of lung Cancer. Part of the apparent increase was due to the fact that doctors were becoming more skilled in diagnosis. Dr. Graham and Wynder obtained tar from a machine which smokes thousands of cigarettes, then painted the tar on backs of mice. It produced scores of Cancers. While these skin Cancers are not identical with lung Cancer in man, they are so similar that the researchers are confident that human lung tissue reacts the same way. Dr. Ochsner said: This study has proven beyond any doubt that in tobacco tar there is an agent which produces Cancer. If we could find it and extract it, smoking night after night would not be harmful. But, on the basis of the number of people who are smoking now, I pre¬ dict that by 1970, 1 out of every 2 or 3 men with Cancer will have Cancer of the lung — or 1 out of 10 or 12 men living. The figures are not yet so horrendous as Dr. Ochsner foresees, but lung Cancer is multiplying faster than any other form of Cancer, and, as a cause of death, faster than any other disease. Dr. Evarts A. Graham attributes that the factor is associated with modern living. The following observations indicate cigarette smoking as the responsible agent: There are different varieties due to different causes. The most common variety, which makes up 95 percent of all lung Cancer, is the one that seems to be due largely to cigarette smoking. Meanwhile what can the cigarette addict do? Dr. Ochner ' s counsel; smoke no more than half a dozen cigarettes a day, and have a chest x-ray every three months after the age of forty. Marcia Balzarini Donna Farese shows what the well dressed Farm¬ erette wore back in the days of Curly and Pore Jud of Oklahoma” fame. 93 From The Woods To The Front For eh It would be hard to realize, if we were riding along in the woods up north, that a piece of one of those trees may one morning be thrown upon our porch. We would not recognize it as a piece of wood however, but as a newspaper. Of course there have been many intermediary steps between the tree and our newspaper, and it is these steps I will enumerate upon. We must begin by securing lumber. In former days, the getting of lumber to the cities was greatly dependent upon nature. The logs were hauled out on snow sleds, either to saw mills near by, or were thrown into the rivers as soon as the ice was melted and were floated downstream to mills. In the South, due to the lack of fast moving streams or snow, the logs were hauled by oxen. This method is still some¬ times used today. In mountainous country chutes were used. The first step is the harvesting of the logs. The trees are either cut with an axe or with a cross-cut saw, handled by two men. After the tree has been felled, the branches are trimmed off and the tree is sawed into log lengths which are usually about 16 feet long. Logs are then taken to the mills as pre¬ viously explained. When the logs reach the mills they are stored in log ponds until they are ready for manufacture. The logs are kept moist to prevent deterioration. The wood is first cut into logs, de-barked and then cut into chips or % of an inch. This is done by a revolving cutter. After cutting, the chips are rolled or bruised by passing them through rollers which enables the boil¬ ing solution, at a later time, to penetrate them more easily. In the soda process, as this is called, the wood chips are boiled with caustic soda for five to eight hours in a rotating boiler. Wood is the main constituent for the making of paper although other cellulosic materials are added. A substance called half stuff ' is a mixture of three to five per cent loose fibers suspended in water. The first operation that the half stuff must go through is the breaking and heating. The half stuff is put into a machine where the fibers are cut into different lengths. If a highly absorbent paper is wanted the fibers are hardly cut; if a less absorbent grade is required, as in the case of newspapers, the fibers are cut shorter. The breaking machines not only breaks the fibers, but separate, blend, and soften them. If the half stuff were made directly into paper at this time it would have different surface qualities. It must also be sized, and in some cases, colored and calendered. Rosin-alum and gelatine alum are the two most employed sizing. Rosin-alum sizing is always added to the heater before the pulp goes to the paper making machine. Gelatine-alum sizing is always employed for hand made paper. The wet pulp is pumped into a box where it is diluted with water; it is sent on to a strainer where the heavy particles are filtered out. It is then spread out evenly over a mesh screen called a wire. This forms a continuous sheet of wet pulp. As it moves along a conveyor belt it is passed through a number of presses which compress out the water. This sheet passes on to the other end of the machine all the while being compressed. These sheets are heated and com¬ pletely dried. The pulp is now paper and is rolled. The slower this drying process is done the better the grade of paper. Now that our tree has been converted into paper the printing can begin. The newspaper itself is divided into two parts—news and ads. The first part I shall deal with is the news. It is us, the public, who make the news, whether it be a wedding, a political issue, a death or an accident; we make the news. It is the reporter’s job to discover the news. When he finds a story the first thing he does is type it out. This is as far as his work goes. Meanwhile, the ads are being made. First, the company wishing to make the ads decide on the picture they wish to use. They may select some from a catalog which the newspaper has or they may have been secured from the company whose product they are advertising. A lead picture or mold is made of this. These are arranged with the articles in page form by the set-up man. These metal pages are placed on a table. A cylinder, covered with a heavy paper is rolled over this metal page. Because of the tremendous pressure on the paper and print the type is embossed on the paper. This is known as the mat. These mats are then put into a metal cylinder and covered over. A small space is left between the mat and the cylinder. Molten lead is then poured into the space and this is left to harden. A similar metal cast is made on each page. At this time the photographs are added to the page. First the photo is wrapped around a metal cylinder. At the other end of the cylinder a thin sheet of blue plastic is wrapped. An electric eye runs over the photograph picking up images. On the other end a needle with an electric current passing through records the picture on plastic. This plastic is then applied to the mold. The cylinder is then ready for the press. At one end of the press there is a large roll of paper. There are three rows of cylinders on the aver¬ age press. The lead castings are covered with ink and clamped onto these cylinders. As the press starts the paper runs between the cylinders and the paper is printed. At the other end of the press the paper is automatically cut and folded. The paper is now ready to be delivered. We may purchase it at a store but in many cases it is thrown upon our porch early one morning by a young freckle¬ faced boy. It looks absolutely nothing like the tree it originally was. Joyce Blackler 94 THE HONOR GROUP The Honor Group, consisting of the top ten scholastically ranking students, was recently announced by Principal Joseph Tosches. This Honor Group consisted of the fol¬ lowing students listed according to their rank. Arlene DeBoer Michael Powers Annette Consigli Barbara DeLuca Claire Mongiat Joseph Furcinnitti Eleanora Francesconi Joyce Blackler Marcia Balzarini Robert Hazelton 95 The People ' s Constitution — Ours To Defend Everyone is familiar with the preamble to the Constitution, which begins We the people of the United States.” This represents a great turning point in the history of mankind. For the first time the value of the individual is recognized. Instead of writ¬ ing, We the majority” or We of the rich class , or We of the royal blood,” our forefathers said, We the people”, signifying that here for the first time, the true importance of an individual, as a person and not as a cog in a machine, was realized. For the first time in history every individual was to have a voice in the government; for the first time in history men’s rights were to be safeguarded. From these and other assertions we can see why the cons ti¬ tution was called the people’s constitution. Through the years the people of the United States have proven again and again their willingness to defend their Constitution. It is our sacred duty to guard the Constitution. It has been passed down through the years sanctified by the sacrifices of men who fought and died to keep it safe, a bulwark against tyranny. The memory of these men stands as a symbol of their patriotic faith for all the world to see. The Answer is plainly seen. We must protect our Constitution from the Communists or other radical groups, who would do away with our Con¬ stitution in favor of a system with beautiful promises, but miserable accomplishments. We must also protect our Constitution from irresponsible majorities and other harmful groups which would seek to alter our Constitution for their own personal gain. The main threat to our liberty in this day of unrest and tension, is the disinterest of the citizen. A citizen must be willing and able to fight for the rights guaranteed him by the Constitution. He must also respect the rights of other citizens, though they belong to another race or religion. It is the citizen’s duty to serve his country, to respect the privileges of minorities, and to help safeguard the rights of all, regardless of racial lineage, so long as these concerned the best interest of America at heart. It is also the citizen’s duty to expose and oppose any group who would alter or subvert our government. The reason men have been willing to fight and die for the Constitution is that they respect it as their protector. It is their guide and it insures their freedom. The World Wars demonstrated this fact. In these conflicts the defenders of the United States fought and died that our country might remain free, that freedom and protection for the individual would continue to be secure, and that the democracy of our country would endure unchanged throughout history. We must be ready to fight and die, if the need be, to insure the safety of our Constitution. Our Constitution stands as our bulwark against aggression and as a beacon of hope for the future. Fred DeWolfe Julius Caesar Julius Caesar was not the founder, not even the organizer of the Roman Empire; yet his life mark? a great change in European history. All of his success may be contributed to his early childhood days which may be attributed to his early childhood days which were a great influencing factor in this great man ' s life. His tutor, was responsible for some of- his political opinions. In Caesar’s day some wider virtues were called for than those of a soldier, citizen, and also a more national education than the patvia potestas. The young boys, it is true, talked of Greek literature and philosophy, but they did this only in their leisure moments, or because it was the fashion of the times. Boys were given into the charge of slaves, who may have taught them something, but taught them little of their duties as a Roman citizen, and the more liberal education that makes men more gentle and generou 1 was almost unknown in Rome. Although Caesar was quite fortunate in his early home life, in the influence of his mother and tutor, he had to educate himself. He achieved this success¬ fully because his education came to be a life long task, educating wisdom, and the love of truth. This man who became a mature man at the tender age of twenty, and who had his serious char¬ acter under a mask of light-hearted gaiety was tall for a Roman, possessed a fa ir complexion, black and lively eyes, a somewhat aquiline nose. His forehead was high and appeared to be even higher on account of early baldness. He was one of the most widely cultivated men of his day, a most brilliant conversa¬ tionalist, and a superb orator. Julius Caesar was also a shrewd politician and gained many, many offices. He was the kind of commander troops idolize. He was constantly thinking of rations and pay for the troops, and was always building up his outfit’s pride. The Gallic Wars affected the character of Caesar greatly. Surely the absence of nine years from the Capitol would affect Caesar in some way. He learned to keep his mind steadily fixed on the reconstruction of the Empire on a national and humanitarian basis. Everywhere he saw the value of absolute command in ordering a disunited state; at every town he learr that he had power to make men obey him willing So it was when the last year of his governm arrived, his political insight was clearer than e , and his capacity for enforcing his will was ten times greater than before. He had once or twice strayed from the right path, and he repented for this. He never again strayed and in his last six years of his life he became a combination of hard work and strong will combined with high aims and true humanity. The dignified Roman senators would have laughed to scorn the suggestion that this careless young fop, Julius Caesar, would some day become conqueror of the world. It can be truly said that Julius Caesar dedicated himself to Rome. He recon strutted the machinery of the government. To do this he had to build up a new stable system of government, and conceive a personal government as a permanency He also limited self-government. In another sense hi stands not as a beginner, but as the finisher of great 96 work. Caesar also brought about a social change. He tried to destroy the exaggerated distinction between the rich and the poor. Some of his important con¬ tributions to Rome are; the initiating of a central government, the granting of Roman citizenship to free sons of slaves and Gauls, the giving of Free¬ dom of worship to persecuted Jews, the employing of thousands in land clearing, the stopping of profit¬ eering of tax collectors, the stabilizing of Roman currency, and the reformation of the Roman calendar. Caesar was then given the honor of being made dictator for life and consul for ten years. His person was declared sacred and even divine. His statues were put in temples and his portrait on coins. The month of |uly was named after him. Naturally there is always great danger facing a person who is in the lime¬ light, and so it was with Caesar. There was much ill will against him, and a body of men formed a con¬ spiracy against him. These men owed their lives and fortunes to Caesar. Finally the conspirators attacked aesar one day in front of the entire Senate. Brutus sneaked up behind Caesar and struck the first blow. Caesar struck back with a writing stylus. The con¬ spirators struck him twenty-three times. When Caesar noticed Brutus, he cried out Et tu Brute!’’ Three slaves then carried the dead body home. But as Shakespeare said the good was not interred with Caesar’s bones.” For this man with relentless ambi¬ tion had brought to millions the most just, merciful, intelligent rule they had ever known. This was the man who had founded some of the principles of the Roman Empire which helped to bring about our western civilization and who fought his battles to establish some tolerable degree of justice in the gov¬ ernment of this world; and he succeeded although he was murdered for it. The Life Of Albert Einstein Since the beginning of civilization, man has repeatedly demonstrated his superiority over animal, and very often man has reached beyond the practical barriers which nature has set before him. From the : le of the cave man with his simple and ignorant iceptions of life to the present modern time, man s advanced himself and the society to which he ' ongs so extensively that it is believed that this human race is superior to any other creatures through¬ out the universe. There have been many great men during the past few centuries who are responsible for many great advances toward the explanation of various phenomena of nature. Galileo, Newton, Edison, and Steinmetz are but a few of these great men of science. Perhaps the greatest and most illus- :rous scientist of all was Dr. Albert Einstein. At that time, the greatest scientists of the world were engaged in a series of experiments to determine how fast the earth travels through space. In every experiment they tried, their observations of the behavior of light indicated that the earth must be stationary. This was a baffling problem, for the reality of the earth’s motion through space was proved By natural phenomena, yet, the experiments of the scientists denied it. Einstein solved this mystery. His intricate mathematical calculations showed that the true explanation must take into account the position of the observer. He showed that nature is in con¬ tinuous motion and that all motion is relative, and that one could never ascertain the motion of the earth except in relation to some other body in the universe or heavens. To the accepted dimensions of length, width, and height, he added another — time. Then came the evil days of Naziism in Germany and the rise of Adolph Hitler. Einstein, who was Jewish, was forced to flee from persecution with a price on his head. Leaving his job as professor at the Academy of Sciences in Berlin, Einstein fled to England while his property was being confiscated in Germany. Then he was offered a professorship at the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, New Jersey. In the autumn of 1933 he came to the United States. He became an American citizen in 1940 by special act of Congress. Up to the Hitler regime Einstein was always an ardent pacifist and was opposed to war, but in later years he declared that absolute pacifism would not be effective against Facism and he also said that as long as there would be Facism in Europe there could be no peace. Einstein was wholeheartedly be¬ hind this country’s war effort, in fact, he even sold his prize manuscript of the Theory of Relativity toward the spurring of the buying of war bonds. It was Einstein himself who first proposed the possibility of the making of an atomic bomb. One day he sent a letter to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and suggested that a project be arranged for the development of the atomic bomb. It was through the practical application of his theory that such a bomb was made. He gave credit to a German physicist Hahns for accidentally stumbling on the idea of a chain reaction, and he also added that it was Lisa Meitner who provided the correct inter¬ pretation. The man, whose genius started the world on the road to the atomic bomb, whose only tools were his mind, a pen, and a notebook, but with which he contributed to man’s understanding of the universe and the laws by which it is governed, took his place in the gallery of the world’s great. President Harold W. 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