Pittsfield High School - Yearbook (Pittsfield, MA)

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PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 1939 HIGHLIGHTQQM11 THE CRUISE September 9, 1936-Seven hundred sophomores rumored to be at large in high school--very docile creatures-can be recognized by blank expressions on faces - October 1, 1936-Experimental Soph releases hop toad in French classg true to form girls leap on to desks in two seconds flat. November 20, 1936-Report cards issued-lack of study revealed-no more nights out. January 4, 1937-Back from Christmas vacation, faculty worn out from strenuous week--poor things! February 6, 1937-Girls' gym teacher mourns passing of time when girls used to swoon. flt would make First Aid classes much more interestingj April 22, 1937-Spring Fever prevalent in schoolevery, very, very contagious disease. May 15, 1937-Geometry student makes amazing discovery that the arc was not devised by Noah! ! ! June 18, 1937-Sophs discard their ignominious title, having acquired enough culture C! ? lj to be called Juniors. September 10, 1937-Latin teacher admits taking golf lessons from member of Junior Class. October 6, 1937-Pet dogs run riot in school-Con girls' lapels we meanj November 9, 1937-High-water trousers on our boys reveal barber pole socks. November 22, l937fJunior B Class officially organized under Pilot Thomas F. Geary. January 27, 1938-New fad among girlsfsigning each other's shoes. fWe don't mean shine, eitherj March 23, 1938-P. H. S. students, homeward bound, leave behind colorful trails of-we blush to say it-orange skins! April 4, 1938-Back to Nature Movement-spiders discovered crawling up and down girls' dresses with no cries of fear from girls. May 15, 1938-Stocking market takes decided slump-old standbys replaced by suntan lotion. Us this a secret? ? ?J June 17, 1938-Juniors move into dignified location on second floor vacated by seniors. September 12, 1938-Four days of school completed. Wonder when next vacation comes? October 25, 1938-If only Tarzan were here! He'd feel at home among all these leopard skins. December 13, 1938-Lady bug in 201 remarks to second ditto, It's gettin' sorta chilly 'round here. Let's move. -and the two of them jitterbug out of the room. - January 7, 1939-Outbreak of charm bracelets-charming girls, charming. March 8, 1939-Students warned to refrain from falling down-at least in school. It's childish and moreover-it dents the floors. April 10, 1939-Hollanders clatter through halls in little CPD wooden shoes. They'll be wearing aprons to school next. April 27, 1939- First night of H. M. S. Pinafore-great success. April 28, 1939-K Pinafore chorus girl reports to school at 2:15 P.M.-and admits she's a little late ! ! J May 8, 1939-Things going from bad to worse! Tie-less boys-toe-less and heel-less girls-super- short skirts-shirt-tails showing-in fact, everything wrong. Instructors feared to be adopting our quixotic fashions. June 18, 1939-Graduation held in great open spaces at front of school. Five hundred fifty strong, we bid a fond farewell to the school we have known and loved for three long years. ninety-one

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'U SS E 4 Sf After three years of apprenticeship before the mast, the members of the June Class of 1939, Pittsfield High School, having successfully -1, passed final examinations and received sailing papers, seek positions farther afield and herewith list their desires and qualifications. H Name Position Dexired Qualificalions : Fireman George Adams Ted Shawn Trouper Twinkling feet U Landsman Hans Adler Bank Examiner Cuts a good figure E Stowaway Ethel Ahlen Demonstrator for Jello Has a sweet appeal H Cabin Boy Albert Alexander Marathon Dancer Inexhaustible energy 0 Guard Clifford Allen Agent for Jitterbugs Can keep ahead of the best of them 3: Machinist Leonard Allen Entomologist Knows his biology U, Hospital Attendant Charles Allessio Grover Whalen's Aid-de-camp First to climb the trylon Q 'znd Class Seaman Gordon Almstead Colporteur Has the voice for the job 5-7 Mess girl Nellie Ambrose Beautician Wimpy will explain 2 Electrician Carl Anderson Contortionist Flexible ligaments l., First Mate Paul Andrew Lexicographer Master of Knowledge Mess Attendant Harry Argentino Parachute Maker Collector of umbrellas Stoker Girl Gertrude Arrowitz Amanuensis Excellent aural qualities Guard Rena Asci Beverage Taster Soda fountain expert Stowaway Louisa Ashton Cinema Star Knows her movies Gunner Henry Auffrey Shoe Salesman A student of souls Carpenter Bruce Babbitt Sign Painter Knows his p's and q's Cabin Boy Edward Bailey Subway Guard Likes blue shirts Paymaster Rita Baker Dean of Girls Speaks with wisdom Hospital Attendant Alfonso Barbarotta Oil Driller Inspired by Lowell Thomas Orderly Isabelle Barile Dancing Instructor Has plenty of rhythm H Gunner's Mate Edna Barraclough Sculptress Practices with Ivory Soap to Cabin Girl Doris Barstow Cornetist Neighbors recommend W xo ninety-three