Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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RADIATOR YEAR BOOK H slul SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS VIRGINIA A. KENNEY VICE-PRESIDENT LAWRENCE R.WILLIAMS PRESIDENT WALTER J. CORBETT TREASURER. ESTELLE R.KEANEY SECRETARY 16

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RADIATOR YEAR BOOK are without religious ballast to their lives. Nay. many are even pronounced atheists. What a tragedy that their spiritual eyes are sealed to God, to that wonderful force which harmonizes all the con- flicting elements of the Universe! Atheists in vain search for God in sordid theories; they neglect to look for Him in the great living world round about them. No God within the blue canopy of a summer sky? “The sun, the moon, the stars, the seas, the hills and the plains,— Are not these, 0 Soul, the Vision of Him who reigns?” To deny the existence of a Divine Spirit in every living creature is sheer ignorance, for never can Man be separated from God! Whoever has refreshed his spirit in the calm of quiet communion with God can say with George Herbert: “Praise and thanks are due God for his manifold blessings. God’s spirit in man remains the fairest feature of all things.” Because in spirit Man bears a likeness to God, the spiritual qualities are the noblest in human possession. True education is the fountain that nourishes spiritual life, which in turn diffuses fresh life and vigor and purity to Man’s relation to man and to the Laws of Nature. President Coolidge. himself in the midst of practical, mundane affairs, earnestly said: “We do not need more material development, we need more spiritual development. . . . We do not need more intellectual power, we need more moral power. We do not need more knowledge, we need more character. We do not need more government, we need more culture. We do not need more law, we need more religion. We do not need more of the things that arc seen, we need more of the things that are unseen.” Classmates: Each day we see standards of life changing in the complexity of modern social, com- mercial, and industrial life. That which more than anything else will help us to meet these and abide by the mighty Laws of the Universe is a well developed sense of right and wrong. Here, within the ivy-bosomed Somerville High School, we have laid the foundations of true education. I-et us cultivate the true education out in the world beyond these friendly doors. Perhaps one day it may seem that greed and selfishness and injustice are masters everywhere. Shall we be discouraged, shall we despair? Not at all. With Lincoln let us have an abiding faith that “Right makes might.” Let us be loyal, just in judgment of our fellows, with a regard for their rights; let us be tolerant of all, and trust in God and dwell in His sanctuary. Marvelous opportunities for real patriotism and service exist right around us. Let us love America, appreciate her, help her outlaw war, maintain good government and serve her. Where? Wherever destiny decrees our stations in life, there let us seek Service. If we live the good life wherever we are, and borrow a bit of the great sun of the firmament each day with which to brighten our own sphere of daily contact—we, too. will be serving graciously and generously. And now, high school days over, the Great Adventure of Life is unfolding, and the way lies open, shining with glorious hope and promise. Today we start with a song in our hearts, a song of love for classmates and school and all humanity. Ix t us keep that song forever as a treasure. Classmates, and when days seem dark and the song ceases, let us look up to the spiritual life, and there catch that wonderful old refrain that harmonizes us with the great Laws of the Universe, and brings us lasting peace and contentment. 15

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10. RADIATOR YEAR Sept. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Fel). Feb. April April April June June Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Jan. 10. 13. 26. 4. 22. 6. 18. 12. 17. 1. 16. 22. 1. 25. 9. 10. 20. 25. 2. I 1. 2. 12. 15. 26. 10. 24. 5. CALENDAR SOPHOMORE YEAR — 1925-1926 As frightened Sophomores, we enter the portals of the S. H. S. and are soon lost in the maze of corridors and passageways. Our first assembly. Mr. Avery discusses the possibilities by which we can improve our report cards. The fatal day—report cards. We are forced to leave school to partake of a Thanksgiving meal. We enjoyed the gentle strains of music from the Boston Symphony Concert. Our first insight into the ability of the Players’ Club. “Why the Chimes Rang Out.” Boys start running for track team. Thrift drive. Sophomores are asked to “save” their money. Senior play, “Honor Bright.” Sophomores show their respect for Senior class by attending. Radiator Tag Day. Sophomores are shown the intricacies of baseball; no fooling. Sophomore dance. Sophomore girls win physical training contest. Our first Class Day. Some of us discover the delight of comfortable shoes. Compelled to take a much needed vacation. JUNIOR YEAR 1926-27 The Big Parade—at last we are Juniors! Find that the only advantage 3rd Hoor has is that we can look down on the rest of the school. Decide that the trophy cabinet needs a Junior contribution. Beat St. Mary’s High 7-0 with help of Seniors. Somerville loses to Providence Tech. All good resolutions shot! Radiator Out—Good work, staff! Find how the Faculty were employed during vacation’ Webster Debating Society opens year with a bang. Thrift Drive begun. 1,114 pupils deposit Sl.042.14. Not such spend- thrifts after all! Officers elected : Lawrence Williams Co. End of first quarter. Air castles completely ruined. Three cheers for Coach Dickerman. It’s a wow of a team he produced to defeat Rindge 26-13. Eat till it hurts. Sophs have improved, but still need a little advice. Vacation begins—Santa Claus comes as usual. Wonder if Sophs wrote to him? New Year opens. Back for a rest. These vacations aren’t what they’re cracked up to be. 17