Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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24 SOMERVILLE IIIGII SCHOOL RADIATOR EXCHANGES The Quody Light, Lubec High School, Lubec, Maine. A well organized paper with all departments well taken care of. M. T. S. News, Bellevue School for Men Nurses, New York, N. Y,—An interesting, but small paper. The Punch Harder, Punchard High School, Andover, Mass.—Your stories are good, but school news is lack- ing. The Huttlestonian, Fairhaven High School. New Bed- ford, Mass.—Your paper is good, except that you have a scarcity of school news. The Assembler, Wrentham High School, Wrentham, Mass.—A good paper from start to finish. Let’s hear from you again. The Echo, Winthrop High School, Winthrop, Mass.— A newsy sheet. The Massachusetts Collegian, Massachusetts Agri- cultural College, Amherst, Mass.- -Your list of Fresh- men is very interesting to us as it contains the names of some of our graduates. The Mirror, Coldwater High School, Coldwater, Mich- igan.—Although your paper is small, school news is abundant. The Wyndonian, Windham High School, Williman- tic, Connecticut.—Your Senior number is very com- plete. The Nor’easter, Northeastern Junior High School, Somerville, Mass. -The cover design fits the name of your paper. The graduation number is very interest- ing. The Stikine Messenger, Wrangell High School. ASSEMBLY OF 1’KEPAKATORY courses The floor and balcony of the hall were filled with college, scientific and normal students. Mr. Avery emphasized the fact that hard work much be performed, as the requirements are becoming harder year by year. Students were turned away last year who had fulfilled the requirements of A and B work because of the great number who applied. Our principal believes that school should be considered as a contract to fulfill and that each day should be planned out so as to fulfill it. As all institutions are crowded, the slackers will be pushed out. Mr. Avery closed with the words, “As the l tbor so the Reward.” SOPHOMORE ASSEMBLY On Tuesday, September 14, 192G, the Sophomore ('lass of the Somerville High School had its first as- sembly. From their reports we judge that they were Wrangell, Alaska. A good paper for its size, but we suggest a few pictures. Netop, Turners Falls High School, Turners Falls. Mass. -The idea of a cross-word puzzle class prophecy is very unique. The paper is well arranged and a lot of credit is due your editors. The Authentic, Stoneham High School, Stoneham, Mass. The stories and poems are snappy. Cartoons and cuts would add to your paper immensely. The Brownie, B. F. Brown Junior High School, Fitch- burg, Mass.- -Your cover design is very effective and attractive. The paper itself is “just great.” Come again! The Western Star, Western Junior High School, West Somerville, Mass.—Your 1926 Year Book is very well written. The accounts of various clubs help to make the paper interesting. The Noddler, East Boston High School, East Boston, Mass.—The cartoons in your graduation number are good; so is the whole paper. The Green and White, De I-a Salle College, Manila, P. I. -The Green and White is the best organized mag- azine we receive. All the departments are well taken care of. Come often! The Gleaner, Pawtucket High School, Pawtucket, R. I.—Your stories are interesting as far as they go, but a few more would add to the literary department. The Tattler” is very clever and gossipy. The Pad and Pencil, Chandler Secretarial School,. Boston, Mass.—You have a spicy paper; but where are your jokes? impressed by the smallness of the hall and the size of the class. The motto, “Honor and Progress,” attracted much notice. Mr. Avery gave a general talk on the lules of the school. The pupils were informed in re- gard to obtaining lunches, and general information was given about scholastic requirements for the year. Mr. Avery wished the pupils good luck as they set out on their work in the Somerville High School. The Boys’ and Girls’ Debating and Glee Clubs have all held their first meetings and are well under way. THE POETRY GROUP The Poetry Group commences its year with Marie MacIntyre as chairman; Georgina Morey, secretary, and Marion McCarthy and Peter Bertocci make up the program committee. With the success of the group foremost in mind, they cordially extend an invitation to you to be present at the next meeting, November 3, 1926.

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 23 our “down Maine” town, at such an early date. Dad stood there in the lamp light, in the little cold hall, with the envelope in his unsteady hand. “Open it, Doris.” He was that same ashen color that he had been only once before that 1 can remem- ber. I couldn’t read it to him—but he knew! The blurring words read:— “The Dorinda Mary sunk. Entire crew lost, includ- ing Kenneth Watson.” Ken dead! Dad raised his arms above his head .and everything we had feared before came then. Daddy had already borne too much; his mind broke! He recognized no one, and hour after hour he sat looking into space. Our only hope, the doctor said, lay in the possi- bility of his knowing the other boys when they re- turned. But our expectations, however slender, were un- grounded, for though my brothers came home in the early summer, they were strangers to Sam Watson. Once when Ken’s name slipped from our guarded lips, he straightened in his chair and said: “Ken, Ken- neth?” and then slipped back into his bewilderment. In the silence of the night when the waves could be plainly heard dashing on the break-water, I could hear Dad pacing to and fro in his room. August came. We had promised a neighbor some goose eggs and I trudged down the sun-burnt road to deliver them. I became aware of someone running be- hind me, but just as I started to turn, to satisfy my curiosity, two hands gripped my arms. I swung around, and looked into a pair of the darkest brown eyes. Curly golden-brown hair waved down over a tanned forehead. “Ken!” “Same old boat, Dorry,” he said grinning. Father was sitting in his chair on the piazza, rocking slightly back and forth. His chin rested on his chest, his eyes were closed. Ken stood on the porch a few feet from him and waited for Dad to look up, but he rocked, rocked on. I slipped out of sight into the hall, then Ken spoke, very, very softly—hushed:— “Dad!” The rocking ceased! Slowly he raised his head and his eyes rested squarely on his son. He rose from his chair, still staring. “Kenneth, my boy,” he said, stumbling toward him. Kenneth caught him in his arms and his eyes were wet. In a moment Dad looked up and saw me in the doorway. “Dorry!” he questioned, dazed and confused. He turned back to Ken, then looked about him—at the summer sun shining on everything, at the greenness all around, at the field, filled with nearly grown corn. A bird trilled! Dad looked back at his boy and clung tighter to him. “Ken,” he said, “Ken, I guess I—I must have- been—asleep.” Athletics SOMERVILLE 7—SAINT MARY’S 0 Somerville won the opening game at Dilboy Field on September 25, beating Saint Mary’s High of Waltham. The weather was extremely hot and uncomfortable for football. Somerville had the ball three times within Saint Mary’s ten-yard line, but could not score. The touchdown was scored in the first period. Saint Mary’s punted from near their goal line; the teams exchanged punts evenly. A penalty, a first down from line rushes, a long run by Charlie Finn, Somerville's flashy half- back, put Somerville in a scoring position. Tom Mc- Govern went over the line for the only score. Good- win kicked the goal. Captain Bergen played a bril- liant game and shared the honors with Charlie Finn. Somerville Saint Mary’s Mclnness, De Silva, 1. e.......r. e., Garafals, Morris Bickford, I. t..............................r. t., Ford Stevenson, Crockett, 1. g................r. g., Kinslea Bergen, c................................c., Chisholm Greenicks, r. g.................1. g., Smith, Coleman Whyte, Casey, r. t.......................I. t., Higgins Hall ion, r. e.........................1. e., Frechette Goodwin, q. b......................q. b., Moran, Coye Finn, r. h. b................r. h. b., Powers, Daniels E. Ewell, 1. h. b......................1. h. b., Hawey McGovern, McCarthy, F. Ewell, f. b..........f. b., Cox Referee, W. R. Fleming. Umpire, S. V. White. Lines- man, C. Murphy. PROVIDENCE TECH 12—SOMERVILLE 7 Providence Tech’s strong team by a final drive in the last period beat Somerville, 12 to 7, October 2. Somerville scored in the second period. A thirty-yard run from midfield by Charlie Finn and two first downs on line rushes gave Goodwin a chance to go over for the touchdown. Goodwin kicked the goal. In the third period Providence scored on rushes by Gifford, Cuffec and Wood. Providence scored again in the final quar- ter on a long march down the field. A forward pass finally scored after Somerville held for three downs. Gifford, Cuffee, and Wood played well for the win- ners. Bergen, Ewell and Finn played best for Som- erville. Providence Tech Somerville Mathews, 1. e....................r. e., Hallion, Mclnness Hanley, McDonald, Dipippo, I. t., r. t., Bickford, McGovern Dewinski, 1. g...................r. g., Greenicks, Casey Moss, c......................................c., Bergen Mondelli, r. g...............1. g., Crockett, Stevenson Haskins, r. t.................................1. t., Whyte Gailand, r. e............................1. c., Rondina Gibbons, q. b....................q. b., Goodwin, Isenstadt Gifford, 1. h. b...........r. h. b., E. Ewell, F. Ewell Cuffee, r. h. b..................I. h. b., Luppi, Peterson Wood, f. b.......................... Referee, J. Donohue. Umpire, L. Cushing. Lines- man, C. Murphy.

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 25 SOPHOMORE NOTES (Continued from Page 18) Room 206 From the Northeastern is the illustrious John Hayes, president of his Senior class, and Muriel Lowell, a gymnastic leader. We have Amedoe Boudreau, the president of he)1 class at the Southern, and John Niles, leader of the Southern's most noteworthy physical training class. First Tramp (looking at a passing limousine): “Gee, some people lead high lives.” Second Tramp (gazing up at an aeroplane circling overhead): “Yes, I should say so.” Heard in the Latin Class H. K. (reading a translation from Caesar): “And Orgetorix crossed the Rhone by means of a ‘Ford.’ ” Room 209 In sending forth the news of this room we find several interesting facts about members of our divis- ion. Margaret Leahy went to the Scsquicentennial Ex- position at Philadelphia this summer. She visited many historic spots in Philadelphia and ’New York. She returned via Albany and the Mohawk Trail. Priscilla Dunham was librarian of the orchestra at the Western for two years. At the performance of Shakespeare’s “Midsum- mer Night’s Dream,” presented at the Western last year, one of the leading parts, that of Titania, was played by Arline Drake. Sophia Sherman was pianist in the Southern ensem- ble, and now in the school orchestra. Our room is also represented in the orchestra by Priscilla Dunham and Ernest Meads. Our calisthenic leaders are George Flahive and Ernestine McLean; our proctor is Donald Tingley, and our Radiator representative is Chester Urbati. Heard in Spanish:— Teacher: “Ha vestido a Espana?” Pupil: “Shall I answer it?” As will be seen after reading the above, the boys of Room 209 are very modest and bashful. Room 210 With the help of Miss Saunders, teacher of Room 210, we hope to accomplish a great deal during the year and reflect credit upon our school. Charles Quinn is the proctor of our room, and Frank Van Ummersen is our Radiator representative. Joseph Re. who was an important member of the orchestra at the Southern, represents us in the school orchestra. Room 211 The pupils of this room extend their sincerest sym- pathy to Miss Fury, who has so recently lost her father. We are proud to have among us a few important personages from the Junior High Schools. They are:— William Ingalls, who was class treasurer, and also a drill leader of a winning group, from the North- eastern. Elizabeth Hardin and Thelma Kelley, who received honors for perfect attendance at the same school. Charles Byrne, a player on the baseball team at the Southern. Alfred Luppi, who was captain of the Western Junior High football team. Donald Cochran, who was a member of the West- ern football team. Paul Folsom, who is noted for having attended all school dances at the Western. Lottie Flett, who was assistant chief of the West- ern Patrol. Mary Finn from Saint Ann’s Junior High School, who is noted for being the school’s sweetest singer. Heard in Geometry:- Mr. H.: “Why are you not at the mass meeting?” T. H.: “Because I love my teacher.” Room Notes of 213 Who’s Who? Nelson Maskell—our agent. He’s the hard-hearted collector of Radiator subscriptions Betty Tufts—our athlete. In basket ball she is sure to be there. Robert Graham—our manufacturer. He makes mili- tary uniforms, especially soldier hats. Doris Spellman—our belle. She is short, but sweet. Frances O’Hca—our dancer. Mary Lawless—our scholar. Frances Wright—our busiest girl. William Downey—our room proctor. We welcome to our school Esgouhee Nalbandian, who comes from New Jersey. We hope that she will like our progressive school and celebrated city. Room 2H Room 211 has been busy with electing and the re- sults are herewith given. Our proctor is Dorothy West. As Radiator representative we have chosen Fred Sullivan. Gerard Tucks and Anita Sumner will lead us in calisthenics. Room 213 Pupil (who has not listened to the bulletin): “How long will the assembly last?” Teacher: “The bulletin says: ‘A short time.’ Do you know how long that is?” Pupils of room 213 have found their way about the building, although it has been with a little difficulty. Two of our members, Hazel DeBay, of the South- ern, and Morris Duchin, of the Northeastern, were members of their respective school orchestras for