Pittsfield High School - Yearbook (Pittsfield, MA)

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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

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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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1939 H. M. S. PINAFORE Miss Nagle-a good looking golf instructor to lend a certain something to the game. Mr. Sheridan-a hunting license and something to shoot. Mr. Gorman-an overcoat. Mr. Moran-some angelic sophomore boys. Mr. Connie McMahon-a nice, quiet, refined study hall Cif there is such a thing.D Mr. Edward McKenna-a can of polish for his new car. Miss Viger-a new lease on life for her jalopy. Mr. Innis-another reminder to salute the flag in the morning. Thus, we, the crew of the UP. H. S. Pinaforeu, five hundred fifty strong, do dispose of all our possessions, tangible and intangibleg any remaining undisposed of, we do hereby consign to Davy Jones' locker. Signed and sealed this ninth day of May in the presence of the following witnesses: Toastmaster To the Girls To the Boys To the Girl Athletes To the Boy Athletes To the Faculty Remarks Remarks Remarks Hans Adler Clifford Allen Albert Alexander Theresa Dunn Elinor Kaufman eighty-four The Mast, the Mainsail, and the Deck CLASS BANQUET Wendell Hotel, June 15, 1939 Ralph Renzi, Class President William Lundy Margaret Fake Joseph Dottavio Corinne Duval Mary E. Farrell Mr. Thomas F. Geary, Class Adviser Principal Roy M. Strout Mr. Edward Russell, Superintendent of Schools CLASS COMMITTEES Prom Committee Paul Andrew, Chairman House Committee George Adams, Chairman Charles Allessio Bruce Babbitt Stella Borkowski James Donaldson Ticket Committee Joseph Levine, Chairman Lorraine Rauscher George Robillard Corrine Simkin Olga Jasik Donald Morrison Eleanor Renaud John Sisson Remo Zola