Pittsfield High School - Yearbook (Pittsfield, MA)

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1939 H. M. S. PINAFORE Anne Devanny, Lucille Cote, Peggy Roberts, Mary Shelsey, Priscilla Gaylord, and Edna Rosen defeated both the landlubbers' and mates' teams , today. March 4, 1938-the tars' swimming team repeated its victory over the land- lubbers and mates to become the undisputed champions of the ship. May 20, 1938-'ThC biggest affair ever to be held on board the Pittsfield High , the Junior Prom, was given tonight and was a huge success. June 2, 1938-The tars reelected their officers for another year. The Scribe again admits that they are a very wise crew. June 17, 1938-Summer Peak sighted - one more week - then Port Senior! June 24, 1938-This morning the Pittsfield High slid smoothly into Port Senior. The tars were elevated to mates. Shore leave given to all until September. September 7, 1938-The mates came aboard today for the last leg of their cruise. The sea looks calm- but who knows? September 26, 1938-A meeting of the mates today on the quarterdeck. Seaman Arthur McGill was elected Chairman of the Ring Committee. Seaman George Adams was elected Chairman of the Operetta. CI guess the crew's mentality is slipping - an operettalj February IO, 1939-Another meeting-these mates are learning to sail their own craft very quickly. Seaman Henry Stentiford was elected Chairman of the Cap and Gown Committee, while Seaman Ethel Scharmann was designated as Chairman of the Picture Committee. February 17, 1939-The halfway mark again - the cruise is nearly over. The crew has done remarkably well in times of both calm and stress - the ship won't seem the same without them. April 3, 1939-Marjorie Monroe, Able Seaman, chosen Editor-in-Chief of the crew's yearbook P, H. S. Pinaforef' April 27-28, 1939-The Old Scribe is the one that is slipping-not the mates. The operetta Pinafore was stupendous, colossal- it was swell! These mates seem to do the best work on anything they start! CBut that is only right, for the Pittsfield Highn turns out no seamen but the bestj May 9, 1939-KCHUCth Cote, Able Seaman, was elected to be chairman of the Banquet Committee by the ship's mates. Seaman Donald Lamont was elected Chairman of Class Day, and Joseph Levine, sailmaker, the circulation manager of the UP. H. S. Pinaforef' June 18, I939lThC mates received their papers declaring them eligible for the captaincy of their own craft. Six hundred strong they go slowly down the gangplank to the wharf. Now, captains all, they are leaving the Pittsfield High -their cruise is finished. As they go up East Street we cry to them - 'KFarewell-Bon Voyage! May we be shipmates again some day. eighty-two

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PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 1939 Sl-lIP'S LCG In the fall of 1936 a crowd of landlubbers four classl came seven hundred strong down East Street to the wharf where was tied the Pittsfield High . Land- lubbers from the smaller craft of Crane, Plunkett, Central, Pomeroy, Tucker, and Pontoosuc, we moved awkwardly as we swarmed aboard that Ship of State and made ready for our toilsome voyage on the Sea of Knowledge. The sails were set, the anchor raised-and we were off on the most pleasant, useful, and adventur- ous cruise man has ever undertaken - - - SHIP'S LOG 1936- 1939 September 9, 1936-New crew came on board. Mr. Roy M. Strout, First Lord of the Admiralty, called a meeting on the quarterdeck fthe auditorium to you non-seamenj and introduced the Second Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. John Ford, and the Mistress of the Fleet, Miss Nellie J. Parker. Registration was held in the main halls. September IO, 1936-First day out. Stormy weather ahead. Can the new crew cope with it? Many incorrect staterooms reported. February 11, 1937-This Ship's Scribe is amazed at the intellect of the new crew. The first storms have been weathered successfully, the ship is going full speed ahead, and now, the halfway point on the first leg of our journey has been reached with but few casualties. June II, 1937-Vacation Point sighted. One third of our voyage is done! June 18, 1937-We reached Port Junior at 2:30 today. The landlubbers became full-fledged tars. Shore leave given to all till September. September 8, 1937-The tars returned on board ship today-some a bit reluctantly -but certainly a far different crowd from the novices on board last year. Few of the crew failed to report for duty. December 2, 1937-The tars held their first organized meeting under the supervision of Mr. John Ford, Second Lord of the Admiralty. That they might be a crew, second to none, they elected the following officers:- Captain Ralph Renzi First Mate Charles Downey Scribe Jane Menard Purser Jane Hanley Pilot Mr. Thomas F. Geary February 11, 1938-Again the halfway point has been reached-this time on the second leg of our cruise. The sea is calm and untroubledg the sails are standing out stiffly before a favorable wind-it looks like clear sailing. The tars elected Seaman Paul Andrew, Chairman of the Junior Prom. February 18, 1938-The tars' swimming team, composed of Seamen Dorothy Douglas,Corinne Duval,Loraine Dakin,Dorothy Dressman,Mary Devanny, eighty-one

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PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 1939 CLASS WILL May it be known to the Captain and his mates, the midshipmen, and plebs of the P. H. S. ship of state that the skipper, his ofiicers, and crew ofthe P. H. S. Pinaforen toss the following little souvenirs overboard: To Mr. Strout-two bits with which to get a pineapple haircut. Miss Parker-a short skirt and some crimson nail polish. Mr. Geary-the roses Cwe wish they could be orchidsj from our Junior Prom to- gether with our heartfelt thanks for his able direction of our class. Miss Daly-a slide rule so those unruly study hallers can't cheat on their tables. Miss Hodges-a season ticket to Maurice Evans' Hamlet. Miss Prediger-a notebook in which to write all her additions and corrections on Muzzey. Miss Kennedy-a special place for her glasses. Mr. McCarthy-a book of poems for his poetry hour on WBRK. Mr. Leahy-a supply of chalk that always hits the target. Miss Riley-a pack of hounds to lend atmosphere to her Isn't that a howl! Mr. Herberg-the comforting C91 thought that perhaps some seniors know the difference between Zero and nothing. Miss Davison-a new set of chompers for Mr. Bones and some Ipana to keep them sparkling. Miss Morris-a class of Sir Roger de Coverley fans. Mr. Holly-a frown for a change. Mr. Reynolds-the time to write a new law book. Mr. Hayes-chalk that will bounce back. Mr. Herrick-a penny a day so he can buy three cents' worth of candy instead of two. Mr. Goodwin-a model airplane erector set. Miss Madden-traffic lights for the cafeteria and a turnstile by the cash register. Mr. Joyce-a kiddie car so he can keep up with junior. Mr. Lynch-a tonic for his puns. Miss Musgrove-four dozen pairs of ankle socks Cassorted colors.D Miss Kaliher-a special edition of The Eagle announcing Hitler's decease. Coach Carmody-the pennant for the Boston Red Sox. Miss Millet-a pocket edition of traffic regulations. Mr. Conroy-directions on what's Too Hot to Handle and what isn't. Miss Pfeiffer-a scooter bike and the right of way in the corridors, Qby requestj The sophomore and junior girls-a book on What the High School Girl Should Wear and Why. eighty-three