Shelton High School - Argus Yearbook (Shelton, CT)

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responsible for this are believed to be from the Senior Broadcasting Company, namely, Freddy Spoerl and Tommy Ryan. The Parade of Sports , which comes to you weekly every Saturday afternoon, contains some familiar names on its roster. The athletes from this system are: Richard Marsden, Walter Wiacek, Louis Murray, William Aiello, Thomas Horesco, James McMahon, Eugene Soukup, Robert Steinman, Russell Haluschak, William Smarz, and Beniamin Wells. One item which l neglected to mention was the officers of Sophomore Broadcasting System, who are: Joseph Mas, president, Jean Gould, vice-president, Ralph Mongillo, secretary, and Richard Groth, treasurer. But before signing off, let me remind you to try our product HOMEWORK tonight for reward- ing results tomorrow. The Junior Broadcasting System, following a precedent set up by other companies, presents to you the inside news of its network. You will hear of some of the latest events and trends. But as usual our product comes first. EFFORT-Have you any on hand? Or are you one of those washed-out, limp characters who lack the necessary pep and vigor? Well, you don't have to be! Starting tomorrow why don't you drop in at the nearest drug store and ask for twelve effort tablets. That's right-E-F-F-O-R-T- effort. After you have exerted this effort, your teachers will marvel at the difference in your work. Who knows, maybe you'Il graduate! So, boys and girls, don't miss your chance to graduate. Exert effort now to achieve the final result. The Junior Playhouse, under the direction of Mr. Norman DeMarco, is presenting well-known classical dramatizations: As You Like lt and Silas Marner. Ladies and gentlemen, if you've never heard Gilbert Grady portray the role of the lover in a Shakespearean drama, you don't know what you're missing. The setting of Silas Marner was changed from Raveloe to Ravioli by the director. lt was more appetizing this way! lncidentally, Mr. DeMarco was responsible for many of the assemblies held in this company, as it was his Oral Expression Club which put them on. A fact which we must face with regret is the departure of the beloved director from our company. ln June when his program goes off the air for the summer vacation, he is going to Massachusetts to another bigger and better company. So to him we extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes in his new position. Coming to you daily except Thursdays in that sensational new program directed by a new- comer to our system. The program is Hall of Flame and the newcomer is Mr. Stanley Mulak. Physics and biology must have exerted a spell upon the feminine element this year for some reason or other, if the number of women in the radio audience tells the story. A fashion note which is of supreme interest in feminine circles: the All-American skirt and sweater was forsaken one morning for a more arresting attire. It must have been Huckleberry Finn day, or something to that effect, for our young ladies appeared in slacks, iazz-bows, men's shirts and pig-tails. But after a few brief and well-directed remarks made to them by the assist- ant supervisor, they iourneyed home to return again in the regulation clothing. The company went social in a big way this year with its annual Junior Promenade. Admir- ing throngs were in attendance. The hall was patriotically and beautifully decorated in a Star of liberty theme. The crystal stars surrounding the otherwise drab walls lent a sparkle and glitter. Together with the soft colored lights, it made quite a glamorous effect. This station has its own football and basketball teams and this year our rival station D. H. S. was defeated on Thanksgiving Day, 19-6. The boys who play on our teams are: William Aiello, Russell Haluschak, Louis Murray, Henry Rappa, William Smarz, Eugene Soukup, Robert Steinman, James Waters, Beniamin Wells, Walter Wiacek, Arthur Ziegler, Finton Beatrice, Rudy Danowski, Edward Mas, and John Simonetti. The Junior Broadcasting System regrets most sincerely to inform its listeners of the death of the Supervisor of Stations, Mr. Harry Fowler. All mourn his loss and the Senior Broadcasting Company has hung a picture in our main office as a memorial and a tribute to him. The slate of officers that served the System this year was: Joseph Mas as president, Gilbert Grady as vice-president, Jean Gould as secretary, and Finton Beatrice as treasurer. Our next news broadcast will occur at 1945 on your dial. This is the Junior Broadcasting System. 25

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C LASS I-l I STU DY This is station S. H. S., 1942-first on your dial-summarizing events, past and present. But first a word about our product. -5 S-T-U-D-Y spells study-the thing for you! Everyone's raving about its marvelous effect on the mind. lt soothes and brings relief, especially in those crucial moments when you get those contract test pains. Try it, and if at the end of six weeks, you don't feel the difference-double your supply. Now for the highlights. The Freshman Broadcasting Company, which in 1945 will merge with other companies to form the Alumni, has elected officers. They are Ralph Mongillo, Gloria Canganelly, Gertrude McCloskey and Mary Haussler-president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively. Miss Dorothea Verrett, whose civics program comes to you daily from this company, is the organizer of the Junior Red Cross. Since that fateful day of December 7th, the members of the Freshman Broadcasting Company have been trying to do their bit for national defense. ln a lighter vein, Mr. Vincent Tisi, a member ofthe board of directors, is the Arthur Murray of this outfit. With the capable assistance of Miss Lauretta Hames they are trying to help us scale the heights of sublime ignorance concerning dancing. The skill of the pupils was demon- strated at the annual freshman social, conducted April lOth. lt was a gala affair and the hall way. gayly decorated. Games as well as dancing were enioyed. Due to an important engagement at the altar, Miss Leah Savitsky has had to leave her pro- gram Science Forum of the Air , in the capable hands of Miss Margaret Hayes. In studio Bl, Miss Lauretta Hames conducts the Voice of Literature program. Softly through the closed door come wafting out bits of poetry- Who touches a hair of yon grey head, dies like a dog . . . The cast portrayed these famous lines beautifully with no coaching from the audience. An interesting sidelight on fashions is the growing popularity of knee socks. How many times has your announcer seen them gracing the legs of our youthful part-time employees? Our last little item of social interest is the many assemblies that have been held in the Music Hall here. They were led by the afternoon supervisor, Mr. Karl K. Tarbell. Ladies and gentlemen, try STUDY tonight! To use it is to love it. For further behind the scene news, listen in at 1943 on your dial under another network. The Sophomore Broadmasting Company presents to you the news of the day. But first a word about our product. HOMEWORK-it comes in the thrifty, economical, easy to-handle size , which takes only a couple of minutes to pass out, but for best results apply yourselves for a stretch of two to three hours. You'lI be amazed at the results! You no longer want to take the day off from work . Your mind is relaxed. You are no longer furtive-hoping for some sort of distraction to come along so your boss won't ask you to account for the work you should have done last night. And now the news. The Quiz Kids , up in studio Cl on the third floor of this pretentious building, are reviewing The Lady of The Lake for the benefit of our listeners. lf you don't mind a pun from the announcer, how much those kids wish The Lady would drown in her Lake , thus ending their mental discomfiture. Mr. William Esposito, that well-known man about radio, conducts a show in studio C3 called People Are Funny , which is exemplified by most of the answers received by the director.. Our fashion column contains this item which may interest the feminine element. Loafers, an all-purpose shoe, are gradually replacing saddle shoes. They're worn at dances, at school, at play-any time at all. This is the most popular shoe that has yet come out. Rumor has it that there is some sort of maniac loose around our company. Several of the male members have appeared with their locks shorn, but to be more specificin terms ofthe modern vernacular, many of them now have what is called the butch or crew-cut . The culprits 24

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Station S. H. S. is presenting the last of the series of inside news broadcasts that have been brought to you by Faculty Products, Inc. The employees of The Senior Broadcasting Com- pany are ioining the Alumni Inc., and other new employees are expected to appear next fall in their places. So, radio listeners, here is our last news broadcast coming to you at 1945 on your dial, entitled This is Our Best by S.H.S. But true to form, l must say a word about our product. Faculty Products, Inc., our sponsors for the last four years, have outdone themselves in enabling us to present to you a new product. Glendon'sBakery is putting out something new in the way of rolls-HONOR ROLLS-try them and taste their rich, delicate flavor. They contain vitamins A and B. You can get them either in the super size of HIGH HONOR ROLLS, or the family size, HONORS, or the pocket size, HONORABLE MENTION. Try these rolls next contract and see how pleased and surprised your family will be. Now for the news. A new addition to the sponsors group this year has been Miss Mary Farrell who teaches Spanish to our employees. The company, in upholding the good neighbor policy, is putting on a Spanish program-but first some of the cast must know a little Spanish. Consequently a club has been formed for the development of their Spanish vocabulary. , Down in Al, The American Forum of The Air , the Reader's Digest has seen much use, while up in C5, the Town Meeting of The Air , there have been some pretty lively debates con- cerning the World Security organization and the treatment of countries such as Germany and Poland. Have you read up on your latest magazine articles and newspaper columnists? Then per- haps you have reached a good conclusion. lf so, mail us a penny post card in care of this station, and let us know your views. A current rumor is going around to the effect that the hit song Accentuate The Positive started in the laboratory situated on the third floor of our honored building. According to Mrs. Simon, the laboratory technician, when there's a surplus of electrons and not enough protons, which you find from the atomic number minus the atomic weight according to the octette theory of two electrons in the first orbit but eight in the second orbit up to a certain valence, you'll have more negative charges which you'll have to eliminate, but you'll have to accentuate the positive in the nucleus . . . Lately many of our female employees have been nursing broken finger nails-typing, you know. We have a good solution: Send us 51.98 plus six cents for postal charges, and we will send you a pair of scissors immediately. Don't forget to include your return address. I think a fashion note will lust fit in here. The girls are sporting silver name barrettes, while Joseph Carlson typifies the current trend among the boys-viz, plaid iackets, loafers, bright socks and perhaps a bow tie. Those who have served faithfully as officers in the Senior Broadcasting Company are: Gilbert Grady, president, William Smarz, vice-president, Frances Cantin, secretary, and James McMahon, treasurer. We extend congratulations to Thomas Dagle and Finton Beatrice, whose conscientious use of our products for four years has won them the highest recognition of the company, that of vale- dictorian and salutatorian respectively. And now on behalf of the employees of the Senior Broadcasting Company and myself, I extend sincerest appreciation to Faculty Products Inc., without whose kindness and assistance this series of programs would not have been possible. From now on we shall be known only as mem- bers of the Alumni. Thus, in the hope that this record will live as a tribute to four years of study- effort--homework--and honor roll, we leave Shelton High School. THE END CATHERINE GUIDER DOLORES MARTI KATHRYN HOYE Adviser-MISS LEE 26