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

Page 21 text:

The Department of Social Studies including Mr. Peters, Mr. Oliveri, Mr. Pilla, Mr. Di- Batista, department head; Miss Berghelli, Mr. Brann, Mr. Noferi, and Mr. Espanet; a healthy-looking group, choose the library as a spot to discuss the social problems of the day. Social Studies Department Mr. Peters was an asset to the Business Depart¬ ment and also the Student Council as its co-advisor. He could aways be seen around room 84 guarding the halls between classes with his faithful pointer. We could always depend on Mr. Oliveri to wear a real sharp outfit to the Faculty Basketball games. A ski enthusiast, he started our Ski Club, whose mem¬ bers have enjoyed many fun-filled ski trips. Under the direction of Mr. Pilla, our school news¬ paper editors have put out many fine editions. He was a confirmed ski enthusiast who forgot how to ski. Thanks to him, our Business Law classes were never dull. Modern European History mixed with often-heated discussions on current topics, was a great combina¬ tion for Mr. DiBattista’s classes. He also ably took care of the Student Exchange Program. Another new addition to the faculty was Miss Berghelli, who introduced underclassmen to the world and its problems in her geography and social studies classes. A newcomer to Milford High School was Mr. Brann. Teaching U.S. History and Sociology, his classes consisted of interesting new facts about our¬ selves as well as our history. That’s the UP staircase.” Familiar words were heard from Mr. Noferi, who helped M. H. S. stu¬ dents by advising the Junior Class and the Key Club, and by holding interesting social studies and math classes. Mr. Espanet gave all of his students an insight into world happenings. U.S. History and Government became bearable when taught by such an informed instructor. 17

Page 20 text:

Members of the Math-Science Department Mr. Dittami, Mr. Allegrezza, Mr. Bibbo, Mr. Cecchi, Mr. Calagione, department head; Mrs. Duggan, Mrs. Phillips, and Mr. Hayes admire Galileo’s experiment on the law of motion. Math-Science Department Biology was made very interesting when it was combined with stories of Mr. Dittami’s adventures at Marian High. A star cross-country man, Mr. Dit¬ tami, has given boys valuable advice on this sport. In Mr. Allegrezza’s classes we students were al¬ ways certain of being taught a subject thoroughly. Mr. Allegrezza got so involved with his discussion that he never even heard the bell! ! Mr. Bibbo was the newest addition to the Science Department. Our Physics lesson being over for the day, Mr. Bibbo was heard expounding on his three favorite subjects: Clark University, his Siberian friend, Tanya, and the latest puns. Mr. Cecchi, trying to instill an interest in Science in his students, usually achieved his goal with extra projects and demonstrations. This year Mr. Cal took on two new jobs—the first, of being Head of the Science Department; second, of patrolling the cafeterias. At both tasks he has suc¬ ceeded greatly. Interpolation was easy to learn with Mrs. Duggan. She also made our study of sin,” cos,” and tan” much easier. Mrs. Duggan was also co-advisor for the Honor Society, and helped to make it a success¬ ful year. Log” was an everyday word in Mrs. Phillips trig classes. We often got very confused, but she soon had us on the right track again. In Geometry, she managed to get her point” across. According to Mr. Hayes, negative” is a state of mind, not the sign of numbers. We suspect that the D” of his first name stands for Dedication” to the basketball team, the Student Council, and the entire school. 16

Page 22 text:

Miss Calarese, Mr. Mehaffey, Miss Lee, Department Head Paul Scagnelli, Mr. McDevitt, and Mrs. Klein gather in a happy mood in the Business Practice room. Business Department Accuracy and speed are the goals Miss Calarese set for her students taking shorthand. The fundamentals and essentials of bookkeeping were made much more meaningful when taught by Miss Calarese. Learning speed and agility, plus good typing techniques were the profits gained from being in the classes of Mr. Mehaffey, a new addition to the MHS Business Department. Figuring out margins, centering, titles, etc, can be very confusing, but Miss Lee’s ex¬ planations made them simple. She could also be seen working on the bulletin board with members of the F.B.L.A. Mr. Scagnelli will be forever in our favor for making our IBM report cards possible. How else would we have been able to get them home to our parents so quickly? Feet on floor, eyes on books” were the famous words of Mr. McDevitt. He was a newcomer to the Business Department, and a fine addition at that. Mrs. Klein’s typing classes contributed greatly to seasonal spirit: they typed every¬ thing from reindeer to Easter bunnies. As an advisor to the Scarlet, Mrs. Klein was a driving force behind the staff. 18