Roslindale High School - Yearbook (Roslindale, MA)

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The victorious football team, after many long hours of strenuous practice, proceeded to beat all opponents with the exception of a certain group of rivals from the vicinity of South Boston. YVe are all very proud of the record that the boys established, and thoroughly enjoyed watching them prove their athletic ability. Basketball, after an absence of many years, returned to the schools of Boston to become part of the regular sports program. Our own newly organized team, under the supervision of Mr. Cunningham, practiced in preparation for the scheduled games with other schools in the city. XVe are quite confident that in a very short time basketball will assume as high a position in the opinions of the sports enthusiasts as baseball, football,iand hockey. Soon we were notified that our pictures for the Year Book must be taken. Each day. different groups trooped into the studio, with the girls' hair almost invariably looking worse than it had in months, and the boys unable to present a reasonable facsimile of The Cmiquering Hero. Several weeks later, we were astonished at the horrible countenances which were returned to us, but which the photographers purported to be our likenesses. NVQ- soon discovered that we had many fine orators in our midst, after attending the junior Town Meeting presented by the Debating Club. The speakers were admired by the entire audience for the clear, concise. and in- telligent manner in which they presented their arguments. If such a program of discussing the pros and cons of national problems were to be installed in every educational institution in America, we would never have any fears of democracy's being shelved in favor of a radical type of govermnent in this country. The Senior Class Prom, held at Longwood Towers on january twelfth. was a grand success because of the efforts of the Prom committee. After we had danced for several hours to the melodies of Russell Kelsey's orchestra, the Grand March, a colorful spectacle, was led by our esteemed president. Iohn McCloskey. Following this, there was a brief intermission, during which we served delicious fruit punch. Dancing was then resumed until the magic hour of twelve when the footsore but happy couples departed to dream of their Senior Prom. As our senior year draws rapidly to a close, we look forward to Class Day and eagerly await our graduation. Thus, we, the sedate seniors of today. leave to become the freshmen in the world of tomorrow. And you shall be proud of us, O Roslindale, for out of our ranks shall arise the intelligentsia of the nation-the future Einsteins, Dorothy Thompsons, and Henry Fords. So, our minds saturated with wisdom, our hearts filled with a mingling of joy and sadness, we make a dramatic exit bidding you au revoir, udios, auf wiCclc'r.s-ellen, tale, and farewell. Marie Hughes Allza F raccastoro Roland Driscoll page lwenly

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VICTORY !! wma, we BIHDIE 1 Gr C UB .,-,I-7, l Tlllt ' . .V 6 f' M A - -I 2 ', u'-L4 if 4 41 ,H e . Q 5f!L!iiiifi!lE!,: wm ,,,, .,f,q1Ng, 'f T SENlOVx PRON 645 ' u, J- V ' 'D I, ii ' 3 P M 53 3 ' w Q r f' A l T V 4 . A ' ,L, ll , p it , . is fr r 2214 3 Z TBA in school were spent on school work! In passing the hall late in the day, one might hear quotations from Shakespeare or heated discussions about scenery, lighting, or properties as the Dramatic Club re- hearsed. After being coaxed by the Misses Reilly, Reid, Hamrock, and Com- pany to buy tickets, we attended Elmer, Accent on Revenge, and the Rossie version of Julius Caesar. How can we forget the talented members of the class of 115 as they gracefully made their exit, uttering lines Shakespeare supposedly wrote? Spring brought us the opportunity to exercise our right of franchise as care- fully taught in our H8 and H4 classes. Posters, soap-box orations, and the speeches in the hall, accompanied by the knocking of knees and the snapping of finger nails, aided us in our decision. The girls must have voted for the weaker sex, for we came out of the ordeal with three out of four male class officers: President Iohn McCloskey, Vice-president Peter De- Ceorge, Treasurer Vail Haakg and Secre- tary .lean Schnetzer. The midnight oil was burned in many homes, much to our parents' dismay, as we crammed for the inevitable bi-monthlies in History. To top this, there were the Hearst American History Exam and the W'ashington-Franklin Medal Exam. in which we dared fate to let us win. Prize Drill and the Schoolboy Parade with the boys in their new arrny-style drill-suits soon came. lt was lunel XVe enviously watched the seniors depart, brit were consoled with the thought that we would reign supreme as seniors in Sep- tember. September came and we sailed bliss- fully into our senior year, hoping for the best and prepared for the worst. The new administration under the leadership of Iohn McCloskey, Peter Dc-George, Vail Haak, and lean Schnetzer with the advice of Miss Kane and Mr. Reynolds, began to solve all problems. P page nineteen

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HHSS PHUPHiHY Apollo, the god of prophecy, because of his great love for Cassandra, bestowed upon her the ability to foretell the future. Cassandra failed to return his love and, because of this, a curse was put upon her power: -no one, hereafter, was to believe what she foretold. This great gift of prophecy Cas- sandra has graciously transmitted unto us. YVe assure you, however, that no curse hangs over our heads. You may have complete confidence in our ability. NVhat we are about to tell you is the truth, the whole truth, and - anything but the truth. Now let us go into profound concentration. Let us pierce the mysteries of the future, and scan the various fields of occupation into which the gradu- ates of ,45 have ventured. Ten long years have gone by since we left the hallowed halls of Bossie High. In stage, radio, and music, we find several alumni. Peter DeGe0rge has certainly taken a huge jump from the usher he used to be back in 315. He now owns an exclusive theatre in New York, Peter's Hot Box. Last week he produced that nostalgic drama, Oh, How Lovely XVere Our School Days , composed by the renowned writer, Paula lVinst0n. The leading lady was Ursula Carman, who has become a second Helen Hayes. Miss Corman's gowns were designed by Ruth Gottselzalfl and stitched by Geraldine Griffin, who has finally found a needle and thread after her long and tedious search in high school. It is interesting to note that the startling stage settings were conceived by Lorraine McKinnon, Stella Kanauos, and June lVillianz.s-on, Boslindale's gifts to the world of art. This week a musical performance has thrilled the audience at Peters theatre. Among the song-birds in the chorus are Barbara Larson and Diana Bousarfl. During intermission a young ladies, orchestra, with Virginia Con- solian as its leader, renders the music. The popular violinists are Virginia Miller. Helen Kremer, and Mary Lou Riarclan. According to Down-Beatw, that chronicle of swingsters edited by Robert Silver, the Consolian Concerteers have had keen competition since Vail Haak stepped into the spotlight with his band. Among Haak's Hardy Hepcatsi' are Muriel McGovern, nswingerooi' pianist, and Frank lVillian1.s-, Broadway's number one clarinetist. In a more sophisticated sort of music, the Bach, Beethoven and Brahms type, Arlene Susi has appeared several times at the Boston Opera House. Featured with Paul lVlll'llfZ6l',.S' famous orchestra is Anita Falzerty. XVe knew that she could never bear to give up her beloved violin. On the dancing stage, Daroflzy Feist and Geraldine Coveney have steadily worked their way up. They have become two of the worlds greatest hallerinas and are now on their third European tour. The Clzislialm Comedians have a radio program, sponsored by 6'Double Bubble Pop Cum . Television being the vogue, we can see that the years have page fafenfif-one