Norwood High School - Tiot Yearbook (Norwood, MA)

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After discussing the possibility t)f changing the date of our Senior Phiy from February to November because of conllicting circumstances, we have voted to make the change, and try-outs must begin at once. We are faced with the loss of Miss Gray, our dramatic coach, who passed away suddenly the preceding summer. We are sure we embody the sentiments of not only the Class of 1940, but all classes that have preceded it, when we express our deep sense of gratitude for her tireless work and efforts in coaching our various high school productions. Miss Peabody has kindly offered to take over, and a play, The Promoters has been selected. The cast includes Levi Salonen, Mary Murray, Molly Riemer, Betty Steele, Edwin Pothier, Jean Callahan, Shirley Dawson, Francis Murphv, Phoebe Ann Hayes, Richard Tucker, Rose James, Emil Bazzy, and Dominic Yelapi. With earnest cooperation and hard work, we are sure that we can produce a play worthy of praise. November 17 — We have conquered again! Our Class Garbos and Barrymores have done an excellent piece of work. Edwin Pothier ' s witty remarks, and Levi Salonen ' s earnest belief in his uncle, as well as the fine work of the entire cast make the play one that will long be remembered. A few weeks later — Once more we walked to the polls — this time to elect our Yearbook Staff. Emil Bazzy was elected Editor-in-Chief, Maggio Ciancarelli, Art Editor; Ed Pothier, Photography Editor; Charlotte Kauffman, Literary Editor; Arthur Allen, Advertising Manager; and Robert Wiesmann, Circulation Manager. Much later — There has been much discussion whether to make our Senior Party a public affair to raise money, or whether to keep it private, and today we voted to keep it for seniors only. Preparations will soon be under way, committees formed, and another week will tell the story. January 5, 1940 — Tonight we are enjoying to the last degree our final party at the Norwood High School. We have banished our usual form of entertainment in favor of a comical skit, which kept us laughing from beginning to end. At this party, we are giving the major part of the evening to dancing, and only by the inducement of ice cream and cookies can we be persuaded to stop. Everyone seems to be having a wonderful time, and it is without doubt, the best party of our high school career. April 22— We are all agog with the thrill and excitement of preparing for our greatest social affair of all — our Senior Prom. Everyone is scurrying around with tickets, crepe paper, scissors, and a bewildered expression on his face. We are confident that we shall make this the culmination of all our social functions, surpassing all others in its success. That was the last page of that little diary. But it was not the last page of our high school career. For, our Senior Prom took place on April 26, and lived up to all expectations; and on June 4, approximately 218 members of the original 265 will proudly receive their diplomas. Even this, however, will not be the end for my class and the members of my class. Rather it marks the beginning of a new life for us all. It is true that it brings to a close three unforgettable years in the School on the Hill , but it is only the beginning of a new life, a life which is shrouded by clouds of mystery and glamour, but a life which we hope will be a trulv happy and successful one for our class — The Class of 1940. Charlotte Kauffman, Class Historian 19

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June 22, 1938— We have reached the end of our trying year as Sophomores; we have earned a reputation as a good-natured, civic-minded class; now we ' really belong ' . After a too short summer vacation, 230 gayly returned on September 7, and the thread of our history may once more be picked up. September 28, 1938— Dear Diary: We have started off the year by journeying once again to the polls to vote for Class Officers. We reelected David Maitland as President, and chose Phoebe Ann Hayes as Vice-President; Dorothy Berkland, as Secretary; Edward Holman, as Boys ' Treasurer; Agnes Bernier as Girls ' Treasurer; and Edward Leary, as A. A. Council Representative. Our class seems to have lost much of the exuberence of the Sophomore year, and because of our failure to sell many tickets, our President had to call a class meeting today for the express purpose of giving us a pep talk. We are all greatly abashed and are determined to recapture our former enthusiasm and make our Junior Party an even greater success than was our Sophomore one. December 2 — We have won again! Tonight ' s response substantiated our resolution, and a small but gay crowd is dancing to the music of The Vikings . We were so ap- preciative of the talent displayed at our last party, that we decided to have encores, and Jean Robertson, Molly Riemer, and Doris Connolly obligingly agreed. We have also discovered new talent in the person of a songstress, Rose James, and two musicians, Raymond Fleck with his Clarinet and Joe Grugnale with his violin. Even though we are allowed to leave a little later, in this, our Junior year, we still reluctantly close the doors on what has been such an enjoyable evening. January 24, 1939— Dear Diary: Everyone is so excited that it is impossible for the teachers to carry on their classes. This spirit of feverish activity will not be denied, and all because the Junior Prom is only three days away. Only three precious days are left for that shy little boy in your English Class to ask you to accompany him to this, the greatest social event of the year; only three precious days in which to order a corsage for the girl of your choice; only three precious days to buy that darling eve- ning bag in the shop around the corner; only three precious days to make a million and one last minute preparations for this great occasion. January 27 — It seems as though the entire Junior Class is here. Huge Mexican hats, brilliant colored posters, and fancy Mexican gourds all proclaim this the greatest Mexican fiesta of all time. Against this vivid background, swirling, laughing couples and dancing feet sway to the gay music of The Cavaliers , and the evening is an obvious success from beginning to end. September 6, 1939 — At last we have known that wonderful elatement of walking up the stairs of this high school as proud and triumphant Seniors. We cannot help but look pat- ronizingly down upon that small, insignificant, and disorganized assemblage, that is the incoming Sophomore class. We cannot help but realize, also, how snobbish we thought the seniors when we first entered the sacred portals of Norwood High. September 27 — We are determined to reach beyond the fairest predictions of success, and have once again marked a cross beside the candidates for Class Officers, with the following results: a reelection of David Maitland for President, making him the first person in the school ' s entire history to serve in that capacity for three successive years; Vice-President, Arthur Allen; Secretary, a reelection again, this time Dorothy Berk- land; Boys ' Treasurer, Richard Tucker; Girls ' Treasurer, Agnes Bernier — still another reelection — she also attains the honor of holding an office for three years; and A. A. Council Representative, Jean Callahan. 18

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ARTHUR ALLEN Ana ' ' Am! he learned ahout women jrom her. College Dartmouth Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Party Committees, Quest Club, Junior Prom Committee, Room Representative (1-2), Debating Club, Basketball Manager (1-2-3), Traffic Squad (Lt.), Vice-President (3), Adv. Staff Mgr. THELMA ARONIN Quiet simple, unassuming. Business Business School Sophomore Party Committee, Quest Club, Class Day Committee, Traffic Squad. JENNIE BARANOSKA Thy own sweet smile u Business Quest Club, Usher for Senior Play. SHIRLEY BADGER ' ' To know her is to love her. College Business School Dramatic Club, Debating Club, Ski Club, Quest Club, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Party Committees, Soph- omore Play, Class Day Committee, Class Gift Committee, Literary Photography and Junior Prom Committees. Jen Undecided Shirl LEONA BATEMAN In each cheek appears a pretty dimple. College Virginia Intermont College Tennis, Archery (1), Quest Club, Debating Club, Junior Party Committee, Traffic Squad, Concert Usher ( ' 39), Literary Staff. JEAN BACON The flower of sweetest smell is shy and lovely. College Mass. School of Art Archery (1), Sophomore Party Committee, Tennis, Quest Club, Junior Party and Prom Committees, Class Day Com- mittee, Traffic Squad, Art Staff. EMIL BAZZY Hess The editor sat in his sanctum, . . . College M. I. T. Sophomore Play Committee, Quest Club, Dramatic Club, Traffic Squad, Senior Play, Senior Party Committee, Room Representative (3), Yearbook Editor, Photography Club. Lee SYLVIA BERGMAN Brita A smiling face is a message of good cheer. College Undecided Quest Club, Basketball (2) ALFRED BARTKEWICZ A man there u General Quest Club, Football. Barko ' of quiet ways. ' DOROTHY BERKLAND Dot She ' s all my fancy painted her; she ' s lovely. Business Chandler ' s Secretarial School Junior and Senior Class Secretary, Tennis, Orchestra, Band (1), Junior Party and Prom Committees (Chairman), Senior Party Committee Chair., Prophecy Writer. 20