Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 15 NEW TEACHERS ADDED TO FACULTY WE extend the heartiest welcome to the following new members of the fac- ulty:— Miss Rice Mr. Beaver Mr. Smith Mr. Colbert Miss Hanscom Room 345 251 24 314 225 Mr. Ryan gym Mr. Kelleher gym SOPHOMORE ASSEMBLY THE first assembly of the Sophomore Class was held in the auditorium on September 12. Mr. Avery admonished the new pupils to avoid tardiness, to see that their con- duct in and about the school is above criticism, to do their homework faithfully, and try to de- rive the greatest possible benefit from this year’s work. He also spoke briefly concerning the ideals of the school. SENIOR ASSEMBLY ON September 15, the Senior Class gath- ered together for its first assembly of the year. Mr. Avery was the sole speaker of the occasion. May I quote a few phrases from his speech that we all would do well to heed: “Try to establish a scholarship record.” “Don’t try to bluff.” “The reward you receive depends upon the effort you spend.” “You can’t get anything for nothing.” B. A. K., ’31. HOUSEHOLD ARTS DEPARTMENT ASTATE 4-H SUPPER CLUB was organ- ized on September 25 in the Somerville High School. The club at present con- sists of seven members. We have as leaders Miss Brown and Josephine Kelleher. The of- ficers of the club are: President, Josephine Kelleher; vice-president, Alice Gilliatt; secre- tary-treasurer, Pearl Edwards; reporter, Linda Pye. L. P., ’33. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEETING ON September 25, the members of the Na- tional Honor Society met in Room 312 for the first meeting this year. Mr. Obear was in charge of the meeting and plans for the coming year were discussed. The con- stitution was also read for the benefit of those to whom it was unfamiliar. At the second meeting of the year, held on October 9, the society elected the following of- ficers: President, Hyman Goldstein; vice-presi- dent, Eleanor Bates; secretary, Isabelle Parker; treasurer, Donald Taylor. WEBSTER DEBATING SOCIETY THE WEBSTER DEBATING SOCIETY held its first meeting of the year in Room 105, October 2. Harold Wilcox, elected president at the last meeting of last year, is forced to leave this school and conse- quently John Guidici, vice-president, automati- cally became president. The society is fortunate this year in having as its moderator, Mr. Donahue. The members are as yet undecided whether to hold a prize speaking contest or a public de- bate. The prize speaking contest held last year was so successful that it may be repeated this year. PLAYERS CLUB THE first meeting of the Players Club was held on Friday, September 26, in Room 10. The officers were elected as follows: President, Burt Kelsey; vice-president, Isa- belle Parker; secretary, Emma Elaine Goulart; corresponding secretary, Geraldine Dillon; treasurer, Dorothy Gattoni. The club is very happy to have Miss Bell, its friend and advisor, back again after a serious illness. A very suc- cessful year is anticipated under her direction. E. E. G., ’31. JUNIOR ASSEMBLY ON October 1, a Junior Assembly was held. Mr. Avery commended us for the prompt way in which we found our as- signed seats. He then gave us a very con- cise talk on our duties for the year, our ambi- tions for ourselves, our marks, etc. One of the most interesting features of his talk was the division of the school into three classes namely:— 1. Those who are here for an education only. 2. Those who are here for education and to give something to the school. 3. Those who are here to loaf. Phyllis Down, ’32.

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14 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT LIBRARY DEPARTMENT OPHOMORES, we salute you! How do you like this school of ours, yours, and mine? The new buildings and the old one reno- vated furnish a fitting place in which to study and that is what we're here for, isn’t it? But I know you won’t neglect the gynasium either for it is a new, modern building with complete equipment. Surely this ought to inspire our athletes and would-be athletes. Then, too, we have a fine school library. Have you been there yet? The library is a large, light room on the second floor of the main building. It has ac- commodations for over one hundred and twenty-five students. Here is the ideal place to study special topics with the help of reference books and encyclopedias. There is a large col- lection of books here, to assist one in studying. The student of history, ancient, European or American, will find much to help him. I’m sure the English pupil, too, would find much to his benefit. Biographies of Dickens, Shakespeare, Scott and others whose works you are enjoying, may be seen. To those who are interested in commerce and industry, a visit here will bring forth thanks, there is so much constructive material. To study in the library during a period which you have free is a simple matter. It is neces- sary before school or during the short intermis- sion to obtain a library slip from the librarian, Miss Hastings. This must be filled out and handed back to the desk. Then you are given another slip which must be filled out and given to the study teacher. Don’t forget this as otherwise you are likely to be called upon to explain your absence in the study room. The library is always open after school and the librarian will be glad to give you any help if you need it. Books may be borrowed, and except for those on commerce and industry, citizenship, and history, may be kept out for a week. The above-mentioned books because they are in constant use, may be borrowed for only one night, thus giving others a chance to use them. We also have a collection of fiction, not as large as we could wish, perhaps, but neverthe- less large enough to choose from. We regret that no new books have been added to the li- brary recently, but so many new text books have been bought that it has been impossible. Upper classmen, don’t forget the library is yours, too. Many of the books mentioned might be used successfully in your work. We won- der how many Seniors use the library? It would, perhaps, be interesting to ask this of Miss Hastings and find out which books are the most used. Would we be astonished? Let’s all frequent the library! A SUMMER WELL SPENT ALL of our teachers seem to have spent a busy and interesting summer. Most of them devoted at least part of the vaca- tion to traveling. Several of the most out- standing trips were as follows: Miss Sutherland made a tour of the shrines of Europe; Miss Irene Kenney traveled to Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Germany; Miss Burnham toured Europe; and Mrs. Topliff took a course for the second time at Oxford. But Europe did not claim everyone for Miss Jackson went to Alas- ka via California and Mexico, returning home by way of Yefiowstone Park and the Grand Canyon, and Mr. Beaver and Miss Piercy also toured the western part of the country.

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16 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 1931 Is there anyone who does not enjoy Review Chemis- try when there are only six in the class? It is so nice — each person is called on to recite at the aver- age of about once every three minutes. Donald Currie seems to have become quite a ven- triloquist during the summer. We wonder why? The Virgil translation read: “And you permit me to recline at the feasts of the gods.” But a certain person prosaically said: “And you let me lie down at meals.’' A certain algebra class learned the Greek and Rus- sian method of doing arithmetic. However, it was heard to unanimously agree that “if it could do the American method correctly it would be happy.” Summer has come and gone and school has started for the last time in Somerville High School for the class of ’31. (Don’t cry yet, you may be asked to come back for another year in the dear old school.) Seniors at last, dignified and lofty, except at lunch time. Isn’t it strange how the dignity and loftiness vanishes at 12.05? We are all certainly happy to see our dear friend and teacher, Miss Bell, back again after her serious illness and we sincerely hope that she has seen the last of sickness for a long time. Doesn’t it seem natural to see John Pierce and Janies Boyle in the corridor debating on some vitally im- portant question concerning mankind? Have you ever noticed how blank a person’s face can look? Take a peek in 152 at some of our studious Sophomore classes. Don’t confuse them with the Seniors valiantly struggling to do Virgil. Has everyone noticed how adept “Fat” Morrison is at getting a free ride home every day? Wish he’d give us the key to his system! We would like some kind student to explain whether the school is growing smaller or the pupils larger? Something is amiss!! Some of our popular resorts this summer were Point Shirley, Duxbury and Scituate. We wonder why? Ask the boys. Everybody Take Notice Our football team was unsuccessful in its first game against New Hampshire. Let’s turn out full force the next game to show we stand behind them. A bad beginning prophesies a good ending. Let’s make it work. Help the team win- victory by YOUR support. “Jimmy” Doolin certainly looks snappy in a foot- ball uniform. Beware, Jimmy! the girls may tackle you! Notice to Boys Girls’ hockey has started for the season. All inter- ested in hockey (?) meet at the Richard Trum Field at 2.30 on Wednesdays. Has everyone seen Virginia Laurie with her brand new tarn ? Isabelle Parker’s long curly hair certainly caused quite a sensation amongst the girls the first day of school. Better start thinking about class officers. It won’t be long now! It looks as if our last year’s officers are going to get some competition, for several nomi- nation papers were taken out this year that were not taken out last. Tough! Having a Kid Brother Who is a Sophomore Senior boy: “Will you go to the dance with me to- night?” Sophomore girl: “I’m sorry, but I’m going with your brother. He asked me in study period.” Most of our Senior girls seem to think they can get along very well without “gym” this year! Betty Hall is the exception. 1932 Suggested title for this column, this year: Ye Mountain Climbers’ Gossippe.” At that, there isn’t any doubt that we’d appreciate an elevator to carry us to our lofty top-floor domicile. However, customs, traditions, and all that sort of thing rule that the Junior Class must always be on top, even if no points are given for the course in ascension. Nevertheless, it has its points in that it eliminates the necessity of a trip to Europe to climb the Alps.