Roslindale High School - Yearbook (Roslindale, MA)

Page 25 text:

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

Page 24 text:

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

Page 26 text:

been kind to our classmate twins-they still possess their three Vs , Vim, Yigor, and Vitality. YVomen announcers are not uncommon, even Eleanor llotz. has finally found a microphone. She has teamed up with the twins on their broadcast. Hnlli Casey makes the program complete with her singing. Priscilla Sliazc, Daniel Reilly, Mildred Buckley and Allia Fracca.s'toro are still debating. L'Town Meeting of the Airn proves a wonderful opportunity to express their talents. XVhy not tune in next week? It may bring back memories of the fine debates they gave us at several assemblies at B. H. By the way. the Honorable Dan Reilly is running for Congressman in the coming election. Be sure to give him a votel But-enough of these radio celebrities-Let us delve our psychic powers into that realm of facts, figures, and typewriters-the clerical World! Here we find a large number of our classmates. In 1950 loan Prinfleuille opened a small public-accounting office, which has since become very Well known and requires the aid of many efficient assistants. Among them are Mary Cusack, Jeanne McDermott, Euangcline O'C0nnor, and Irene Mains as secretariesg and lean Daly, Margaret Carlson, and Mary Beenian as book- keepers. VVhat a combination! Mary Manning, Rntli Naylor, Virginia Pearl, Marjorie Sullivan, Mina YVafi, and Rnfli Galvin have all been clever enough to secure positions as private secretaries. Arenit their bosses lucky? Eleanor Cusliing has, after completing her schooling, become head buyer for Filene liz Co. Anne Coleman certainly makes a very convincing sales- girl in their French Shop. Here, too, Mary Aniante and Ingrid Gustafson are still giving with their smooth salestalks. Elaine Palniieri has been rather successful in introducing the New- Easy-Method Business Machinesn to several post-war firms established in Alaska. Incidentally, some of our other classmates. Sliirley Uriof, Estelle Neely, and Clara Morris, have ventured to this newly-opened territory, doing secretarial work for the firms which have been established since VVorld XVar II. After successfully completing business school Mary Bazzinotti, Eleanor Falcone and Elaine Caulfelcl have acquired excellent positions in the First National Bank. Patricia Burns, Claire Epp, Dorotliy Perry, and Virginia Robins-on are capably fulfilling positions as private secretaries to the mayors of our four largest cities. XVhile scanning our clerical field, we begin to wonder if it has been monopolized by our classmates of 315, for here too. we find Mary Cronin, Pliyllis Granlceufiez, Florence Boaflreaa, Marie Mereaclanfe, and Anna YVesf. The Pentagon Building in Vtfashington is the place they toil from nine to five, and such competent secretaries there just never were! The cheery voices that answer the telephones for the Tell-U-Where Co. are those of Lorraine Bingliani, Barbara Heelcinan and Virginia Spellman. They put in many a busy day at the switch-board advising callers where to find what they want when they canit find it. Also employed by the same concern are Dorofliy Lusconilz and Marion YVal.sli, - two highly efficient secre- taries, we might add. The thought of leaving R. H. S. for good must have been too much to bear for Grace Harrington and Phyllis MaeDern1ifl back in '45, for here we page lieenfy-tivo