New Bedford High School - Crimson Log Yearbook (New Bedford, MA)

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i (Op ES NGy The Reserve Officers Training Corps, now an important part of our country’s training for the Armed Forces, is indeed a credit to our school. The object of the corps is to give young men a basic knowledge and training of the military science and tactics. Their activities consist of picking the prize squad of the battalion, the rifle squad, which has gained outstanding recognition in competition, the semi-annual ball, the newly organized body-building course, known as the “Commando Training,” and the Federal Inspection. Lieutenant Edward S. Irwin is the Professor of Military Science and Tactics and is as- sisted by Staff Sergeant Harold G. Kendall. The battalion commander is Cadet Major Stan- ley Littlefield. The graduating seniors in the R. O. T. C. are: Cadet Major Stanley Littlefield; Captain John Marmaras; Captain Philip Madeiros; Captain Antonio Gracia; First Lieutenant Raymond Bisallion; First Sergeant Constantine Rampias; First Lieutenant Edward Chartier; PFC. Ar- nold Epstein; Captain Alfred Ferreira; Sergeant Stephen. Mendoza. VICTOR YesGORPS The purpose of the New Bedford High School Victory Corps is to coordinate all war- time activities in the High School. It is only for students who are doing everything they can to aid in war work. As part of its war-time program, the Victory Corps, in cooperation with the R. O. T. C. organized a course in military drill for Junior and Senior girls, with a program of physical fitness. To raise funds to defray the expenses of organization, a successful concert was given by the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra with Miss Antceta Shea and Joseph Ponte, 3rd as guest artists. It was held on November 21. This was the second in these series of concerts. JUNIOR MINUTE MEN Perhaps the first in the country of its kind, the Junior Minute Men Organization has continued to bring the students of New Bedford High School closest to the War. Their reason for existence is to promote the sale of War Bonds and War Savings Stamps. But the Junior Minute Men have not confined their activities solely to this sale, they have cooperated in every way possible with the Senior Minute Men of Greater New Bedford. Last February, 1943, the school received the Minute Man Flag, awarded by the United States Treasury Department. Only those schools which have ninety per cent of the student body buying at least one stamp every month can fly this flag. The Junior Minute Men have pledged themselves to the task of keeping the Minute Man Flag flying for the duration of the War. The workers under the direction of Mr. King, faculty advisor, are: Chairman, Irving Miller; Records, Betty Mader, Elizabeth Goldrick, Carol Hill, Martin Falk, Mary R. Costa, Francis Viegas, Harry Wade, Richard Lopas; Publicity, Irene Sheehan, Pauline Auger; Audi- tor, Ernest Viera. JANUARY - - - 1 944 27

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JUNIOR RED CROSS The object of the Junior Red Cross is to spread comfort and relief to those in need. Many of its projects are working in unison with the war effort. Learning first aid, rolling band- ages, providing kits for our boys going into the service and collecting books are only a few of the many services performed by the club. The director who is helping this remarkable work is Miss Marion E. Lord. The officers this term are: President, Miriam Lampert; Vice-President, Nanette Tarle; Secretary, Gertrude Parks; Treasurer, Ethel Correira. CRIMSON COURIER The “Crimson Courier” the only student periodical in our school, is published by the Honor Society. The Editor-in-chief is Albert Rosenthal, and he is assisted by a staff of col- umn editors, feature and sports editors, and inquiring reporters. This paper has met with considerable success in High School. Probably the main reason for its success is the quality which is seldom found in a secondary school paper. The faculty advisor is Miss Susan Shennan. The graduating seniors are: Albert Rosenthal, Stanley Littlefield, Andy O’Neil, Elaine Sylvia, Edith Rubin, Arthur Garty, Constance Hindle, Rita Morris, Lew Schwartz, Dorothy Zolt, Marilyn Pope, Casmira Gilmette, Elizabeth Gunderson. DEBATING SOCIETY The Alpha Debating Society is another popular organization in the school. Its purpose is to give its members a thorough training in public speaking and debating. It supplies material for the Varsity Debating Team which is under the direction of Mr. Ringdahl. Discussions, readings, open forums are carried out at its meetings. The Society is presided over by: President, Pearl Montrond; Vice-President, Eli Samuel; Secretary, Elaine Sylvia; Treasurer, Albert Rosenthal. Its faculty advisor is Miss Stawasz. The graduating seniors are: Jack Shapiro, Albert Rosenthal, Elaine Sylvia, David Meltzer, Elsie Rodrigues. 26 THE CRIMSON LOG

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tae, MY THANKS While lying here, in deep, sublime content, I feel afloat, as clouds above do soar, Sweet peace that seemed to me from heaven sent, As quietness that our free souls adore. This solitude made me begin to think, How fortunate, in peace, it is to live, While those across the sea, are on the brink Of death, with others ready their all to give. The noise and din of battle rends the sky, As we about our daily chores do go, Our thanks and praise we give to God on high, While some afar this peace will never know. My thoughts return, and now my dream is o’er, May heaven guide our peace forever more. Stanley Littlefield.