Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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MM ION HAU. CLASS NOTES FOR 1920 Three years ago our column was the last on the list and probably the smallest, but now we stand first and incidentally should and will be the best. We may eas- ily accomplish this if only each senior will do his share. We wish to thank the Eng- lish teachers for their kind assistance. We offer our most sincere sympathy to our classmate, George Dowd, on his unfor- tunate accident. He is a football and base- ball star, and would have been a great asset to the football team. Our wishes for a speedy recovery. Special credit should be given to our Edi- tor-in-Chief for coming such a long distance to school, his family having moved to Dor- chester. We appreciate his sacrifice. A petition is in order to apportion a sec- tion of the school lawn for the children to play in at recess. Mr. Hosmer talking on the ’phone— “What is it you want? Yes, I’m here.” They say a club has been formed by the girls in III English I. I wonder what they intend to do? Teacher (to three boys going down the corridor)—“Keep by twos, boys.” Dot dropped her mirror while studying the same and demolished it. Poor Dot, seven years’ bad luck! Heard in III Latin B translation—“Si- lently they stand by with ears erect.” Conversation between a Senior and a first year classman: First Year—“Where were you last pe- riod?” Senior (intimately)—“I was transferred to McLaughlin’s room.” First Year—“Oh, is she that pretty new teacher?” Heard in English :— Teacher—“Does anyone know anything about Sullivan’s absence the last two days.” Unknown Informant—“Yes, Jewish holi- days.” In III Eng. B, Teacher to Pupil—“You haven’t done enough to earn your salt, or sugar.” Bright Pupil—“Can’t get sugar now.” Heard in History:— “Caesar was a very smart man. He could write an autobiography of every one he knew.” Some of the best men on the football team are seniors, including Capt. Jack Rear- don, Steve Patten, O’Connell and McNa- mara. We seniors especially should back up the team. This is the last chance we will have to help make a championship team. Frank Townsend is capably fillling the po- sition of football manager, left vacant by the absence of the manager who is in the State Guard. Don’t forget— The S. H. S. A. A. The Girls’ and Boys’ debating teams. The “Radiator” subscription drive. That report cards are coming sometime in the near future and red ink is not scarce this year for those who do not study. Some well-known fish in our class— German shark—Allen Rideout. Chem. shark—Frank Townsend. English shark—Dave Donaldson.

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14 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR resignation of Roland Snow, who was elected last year. Snow has left the school to attend a military academy in New York where he will play the clarinet in their band. Malcolm P. Bergmann 1920, was elected to fill this office1. Mr. Bergmann has already gained some experience in directing, so that the prospects of a successful year look very bright, since the orchestra has a wealth of veteran material. ALPHA ZETA PHI Alpha Zeta Phi fraternity, beginning its fourth year, feels assured that its members are doing their best to promote the several activities of the school as well as to protect the law and order of our Commonwealth. Seven of our brothers, Johnston, Maxwell, Conley, Smith, Everett Fuller and Bert Fuller, are serving in the State Guard. In the way of social activities, we have held a most successful bungalow party, and expect to hold an entertainment and dance soon. We are turning the balance of our time, however, to school and fraternal ac- tivities other than social. We ask our fel- low organizations to be with us in assisting Brother Delaney to form a successful glee club, and Brother Fletcher in the debate. Standing ready at all times to give any fra- ternal or individual assistance to Mr. Avery and to the school, the Alpha Zeta Phi fra- ternity is entering upon what we expect to be the most successful year of our existence. The Phi Alpha sorority has held its first few meetings, and looks forward to a suc- cessful season. A dance at the FitzEdward Bungalow has already been planned for Oc- tober 17. Others will be held, and it is ex- pected that there arc many good times in store for the girls during the coming year. The members are: Miriam Ewart, presi- dent; Betty Haskell, treasurer ; Agnes Con- well, secreatry; Anna Corliss, Dorothy Miller, Helen Hudson. GAMMA ETA KAPPA FRATERNITY Gamma Eta Kappa begins the year with a strong active membership in the school. Several 'brothers who graduated last June are at the various colleges. Brother Estey is at Amherst, Doten and Coaker at Dart- mouth, Treat at Holy Cross, and Reed at Tufts. Brother Smith is at Exeter. A send-off party was held at Fitzedward bungalow to the Geks going away to school. Preliminary plans have already been made for a “big time” in December. ALPHA THETA PI The Alpha Theat Pi Sorority is now starting on its fourth year with a bright out- look and a large membership. The three former years have been great successes, both financially and socially. Last year several dances were given and one annual banquet was held. We of the Alpha Theta Pi welcome back the members of the faculty and the pupils, and hope you all had a pleasant summer. We also extend a greeting to the new mem- bers and pupils, and will always stand ready to be of any possible help to them. The first meeting of this year was held September 8. The first dance was given October 4. It was a great success and was enjoyed by many. As always before, this sorority stands back of the faculty. TO THE BOYS Fellows, you have all heard of the Har- vard and the Tufts Glee Clubs, and those of you who are going to college, no doubt, wish to enjoy the pleasures and benefits of the club at the college you will attend. But the fellows in those clubs can sing! Don’t take a chance, boys, join the Somerville High School Boys’ Glee Club and get the preparation we have to offer. A college glee club is almost as exclusive as a fra- ternity. Only the best singers in the col- lege can enjoy its privileges. Why can’t you be one of these? After studying all day, you will enjoy and look forward to the one day a week when you can gather around the old piano and wake up the S. H. S. spirit. If you wish to become a member of the Boys’ Glee Club, write your name, home room, part which you sing, and class, on a slip of paper and hand it to Mr. McVcy, John Delaney (Room 102), leader, or fb any member of the club. Theodore A. Corliss, 1921, Secretary.

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16 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Football shark—Steve Patten. French shark— Roland Barker. All-round shark—Jack Reardon. Astronomy shark—Frank Tansey. Already opinions are being expressed about some sort of a plan for our class to have a year-book, such as the class of 1917 had. We should bear this in mind during the course of the year. Who does Martin play with these days? He must be greatly in need of a playmate since there are no Freshmen this year. America’s coming foremost artist—Helen Steere. Why is it that on the night we plan to go to a dance we have much more home work than usual? The two girls chosen for physical train- ing leaders of Room no are Dorothea Crowne and Theresa Begley. Both Miss Crowne and Miss Begley are deservedly popular and the room is to be congratu- lated on its selection. Teacher—“Please be careful about com- municating.” Pupil (angrily)—“I always communicate as careful as I can.” The term “fresh” as applied to. Freshmen has become obsolete, but it more than fits some of these new First-years. Mitchel is exceedingly worried because he was told that he was only in the twelfth grade of school. Tochterman says. “Live and Learn” is his motto. It’s a little doubtful when it comes to learning. Wouldn’t it be funny if— McNamara were two feet smaller And Miss Blood were two feet taller? Tosi studied hard and Got all A’s on his card? Tom Kelley were really neat And Joe Saunders very sweet? Miss Still were still? Martin was on time at recess? We had more class notes than we could handle? Congratulations to the incoming officers! We hope they may serve our class well and be well supported. 1921 NOTES J. C. Dunbar, Editor D. H. Miller, Asst. Editor The Juniors wish the football team and Mr. McLaughlin the best of success for this season. Every Junior is down on the slate for every game. Are you doing your part? Let’s not have a slacker in the class. We are wondering what the coming class editors will do for jokes, since there are no Freshmen to use as victims. A little bird whispered in a Junior’s ear, “Save your pennies. There are a lot of ‘frat.’ dances coming this winter.” Don’t make a mistake and come in the side door. You would be taken for a Soph- omore. Think of it! We are glad to see the Girls’ Debating Society starting business so soon. Once again the girls are ahead. Come on, fel- lows! Signs of life! Some class to our rich friends who come dashing up to school in Fords and things! Some fellows get their ice cream cones in the girls’ line. Their excuse is that they get larger cones. Can you think of any other? Little grains of water, Little drops of sand, About a score of stalwart youths Compose the High School Band. There once was a Junior, His name was Lynch, Who, on the gridiron, Came through in the pinch. Have you read the latest fiction? Corliss—“The Phantom of the Opera.” K. Buck—“Peg 0’ My Heart.” Maxwell—“Coporal Cameron.”