Orange High School - Key Yearbook (Orange, MA)

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THE ORANGE PEALS, JUNE, NINETEEN THIRTY-TWO When we had reached the third land- ing we were tested in many different fields of work. Some excelled in studies, thus gaining the privilege of being a Pro Merito member. Others excelled on the athletic field and still others on the stage. At each landing there was an elevator waiting to give anyone who desired, a ride to the bottom. On all the landings there were at least two who thought the ride would be much better than climbing the next fiight. At the end of the third climb we re- ceived another long resting period. I guess everyone felt the same as I did for I certainly appreciated it. We were asked to the Baccalaureate service as before and as before we were marshaled in by Francis Lavley who carried the same baton. At these services we were encouraged to attempt the fourth and final flight of stairs. Of course, we wanted two see what was at the top. Any- way, it would have been foolish not to have gone the whole way. This climb proved to be even harder, but still, it was just loads of fun. All the way up there were funny things happening that took our minds from the climb, thus making it much easier. Often a group of people got together and gave a little play. One time we gave a three-act drama from which we made rather a large sum of money. This helped to enlarge the amount of money in our treasury. We felt pretty good over the success of this play. We were about half way up when on looking up to the top we could see large rays of light piercing their way through the darkness towards us. 'It helped us gain new courage, for the way was very hard and rough- in that place. These rays seemed to give us a helping hand, for everything began to fall on us all at once. It wasn't long before we were so near the top that we could look down and see almost to the end of those rays. What a SIX short time ago it was that we were wishing we were above that light. It didn't take us long to get to the very last steps for everybody was excited to know what was up there. We had just attained. the last stair when the sunset was refiected upon us. It changed every- thing to the color of the pink rose. The next day saw us actually at the top of the four hardest flights of stairs I had ever had to climb in my life. The view was astounding. We were able to see for miles and miles. Looking towards the east we were able to see a college with a beautiful campus surround- ing it. A little bit to the south was a hospital looking snug and quiet tucked in among the trees. In the west was a State Teacher's College, formerly a Normal School. This looked small but we learned later that it was one of the leading Teacher Training Schools in the country. Looking towards the north we saw many office buildings reaching up into the sky. In the top of one there was a school for secre- tarial students. On what road have we prepared our- selves for another hard climb upward? What road of the future shall we choose? What says that guide board there? To-day decides to-morrow! Jeannette W aters Address to Undergraduates Undergraduates: It is my privilege as a representative of the class of nineteen hundred and thirty-two to address you. This is the proudest event of our lives to be here in this auditorium before you, underclassmen. For the past four years we have enjoyed the facilities of this new, modern high school. Now the time has come for you to take over the responsibil- ities which we leave you.

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THE ORANGE PEALS, JUNE, NINETEEN THIRTY-TWO that we should be led to the Baccalaureate services by Francis Lavley and that he should carry a baton from which should hang streamers of old rose and silver ribbons. At these exercises we were urged to take a short rest and then come back to try the second flight. The people told us that it would be a mu chharder climb than the first had been but that we would surely be satisfied once we had reached our second landing. We all decided in favor of trying our luck on this harder climb although we feared that not every one would make the grade. This time we chose for our leaders Malcolm Hall, Ramona Ford, Stanley Ceponis and Elinor Stone. The first stairs of this flight were very much like the last few on the flight before but it wasn't long before they began to get more difficult. There were a few stairs that were hard to get over. On one we had the question put before us of Whether or not we should have an organization that would rule the groups as a whole, for there were groups of people trudging along, ahead and in back of us. Our particular group thought that this organization would be a wise thing and therefore we voted for it. In the end the organization was formed. This was called the Student Council and was made up of the entire student body. Another hard step that confronted us was that of choosing a much more experi- enced person than any of our group as adviser. For our adviser we chose a Mr. Littlefield who was at the head of the History Department in Orange High School. We had to make careful choice for we were obliged to keep the same advis- er the rest of our journey. This second fiight didn't tax us as much as the first one had. We had be- come hardened to the fight, thus making the going easier. We reached the landing in good time very happy that we had been able to get so far. This time we rested a long while. The time before we were prett.y much excited and wanted to be on our way but we had learned our lesson and would have taken advantage of a longer rest period but for some of the more energetic people who urged us on. The third stage was even longer than either of the other two. Knowing this we started at a moderate pace and kept it up most of the way. For our four officers this time we elected Stanley Ceponis as president with Alyce Iram as his assistant. Corinne Wheeler kept the record of our journey while Bradley Frye took care of the money that was taken in. This fiight wasn't so hard. We took it more casually than we had the others. During this climb we gave and went to many social affairs. It always happened that when we sponsored a good time it turned out to be a financial success. All this success gave some one the bright idea of going to Washington, D. C. for a week. This would give the people a change besides giving them a vacation. I guess the originator of the idea thought it would be a good time to mention it as we had quite a bit of money in our treasury. This question was brought up at many of our meetings but it wasn't until the next year that we decided not to go. Instead of spending money in Wash- ington it was decided to buy a window cur- tain for the auditorium in Orange High School. Other groups also gave curtains to beautify the same auditorium. I believe everyone enjoyed this climb much more than he had the other two for each seemed to have more confidence in himself. Also, because all knew how to enjoy the opportunities received much more than before. Everyone certainly had the spirit of the journey this year. FIVE

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THE ORANGE PEALS, JUNE, NINETEEN THIRTY-TWO Freshmen: In your first year of high school life you have displayed a spirit of loyalty and willingness to work which, if retained and developed, will make your high school years what they are meant to be, a foundation upon which to build your life work. Sophomores: You have been well represented in all your school activities and, if you use the same judgment which you have used in the past- two years, your future success will be assured. Juniors: We have watched your pro- gress during the last three years with much approval, and we feel sure that you are ready to and capable of undertaking the responsibilities which we leave to you, as our successors. In closing, let me say, that the class of nineteen hundred and thirty-two is sure that you will strive to keep the stand- ard of Orange High School at its highest. William A. Charles Reply It is my pleasure to represent the underclasses and to reply to the preceding address. Our feeling of school brother- hood causes us to share with you this dayis prideg pride for us, tempered with humility as we think of assuming the mantle which falls from your shoulders to ours. We shall strive to be worthy of your example. One of the outstanding characteristics of your class has been leadership in all fields, scholastic, athletic and artistic. Such wide-spread activity and ability can but be an inspiration to the classes you leave behind you. May it inspire you individually and as a group to unlimited success. Perhaps greater than other qualities mentioned is your genius for friendship. It is this quality which will make the vacancy you leave so difficult to fill. It is a quality which Will not fail to bring you the best things in life. We extend our congratulations to you for the excellent record you made during your four years at high school. We shall do our best to keep this record where we know you would wish it to be. And in closing we, the underclassmen, wish you the greatest of success in all your undertakings. Charles B. M acM illan Class Prophecy Immediately after graduation I was engaged by an historical research museum. I embarked for Egypt in search of some ancient hieroglyphic writing which was supposedly hidden somewhere along the banks of the Nile River. Day after day our excavations were fruitless and very trying to my fellow workers. One day a very bent, ancient looking man approached us in a very mysterious manner. He was dressed in clothes resembling Gandhi's and carrying a sceptre in his right hand. In a very soft, melodious, clear, spiritual sounding voice he told us where we should find the hieroglyphics if we would do as he bade us. I sent most of the members of the expedition on while a few of us stayed with our mysterious friend. He casually mentioned, that he was a mental analyti- cal doctor. Immediately my interest was aroused. I asked him if he could predict- the future of the class of 1932. With only a wry smile of complete understanding and with alacrity, he proceeded in the following manner: In 1950 your former class president, Stanley Ceponis will have received adegree of Batchelor of Arts and Sciences and will be elevated to the exalted position of Professor in the University of Orange. SEVEN