Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 21 AN APPEAL! THIS article is written for the purpose of proving to you that it is both your duty and your pleasant privilege to support Somerville High athletics, especially football, which has, rightfully been called “the father of academic sports.” Students of this traditional school should be proud of its buildings and its societies. Old S. H. S. has turned out many teams, glorious in victory and so it will continue to do in the future, too. But (and you might stop for fair reflection, while I pause for emphasis), your support, physical and financial, is imperative if we are to hold our heads high in the sport- ing world. The 1931 football schedule is attractive, to say the least, in that we meet some of the strongest local teams. And when we do play, all students will want to be present to see their classmates smashing their rivals. There is great enjoyment to be obtained from watch- ing two teams of merit play a sensational game like football, particularly when, surely, eleven of those boys are acquaintances of yours. Every peppy, red-blooded Somerville High School student will want to cheer for the Red and Blue. And you may have your chance to do this, for, by seeing Mr. William O’Brien, the faculty manager, you can secure as many yellow tickets as you desire, at twenty-five cents each. These checks will entitle you to an afternoon of thrill- ing, healthy fun. So, let’s go. And boys, invite your girl friends along, too. They tell me it’s quite the thing to do. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 26 Keith Academy at Somerville. Oct 3 Waltham at Somerville. Oct. 12 At Medford. Oct. 17 Cambridge Latin at Somerville. Oct. 24 Newton at Somerville. Oct. 31 B. C. High at Somerville. Nov. 7 At Brookline. Nov. 14 At Nashua, N. H. Nov. 21 Lynn Eastern at Somerville. Nov. 26 At Rindge Tech. KEITH ACADEMY GAME September 26 was indeed a dismal day, but it colorfully commenced the Somerville High 1931 Football Season. The team of Keith Acad- emy of Lowell, were our worthy opponents, but we sent them home with the impressive score of 18 to 0 burdening their shoulders. Our first touchdown came as a gift from the patron saint of all football players. A rather too ambitious Somerville back “heaved” a pass, “smack” into the surprised countenance of a Keith Academy player. From this “No Man’s Land” it bounded straight into the hands of none other than our all-scholastic captain, Joe Regan, who promptly terminated this “crazy accident” into six points. Touchdown No. 2 was put over by Nicky Androske, when that erst-while player caught a lateral flip from Duggan. This play gained the Red and Blue a half-dozen more units. Rogan deserves much credit for placing the sphere in scoring distance. He skirted ends and sprinted through scrimmages for sizeable yardage. In the fourth period the opposing punter hoisted a kick down to Donahue, the pilot of

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20 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Did you ever stop to wonder what teachers must do in their summer vacations that makes them so hard in September? Not that we mind a little home- work — at all, at all! And we find that instead of being right on our heels, football has walked right over us and is in full swing. Which reminds me of the football star who wanted his diploma made of pigskin instead of sheepskin. And, speaking of the high spots of Somerville High School Sophs, how do you like our band? Keen, oh, keen — which? When they march down that football field playing as if their lives depended on it doesn’t it make you forget to save your cheers for when our team is winning? Well, since I realize that unless I stop I’ll have writers’ cramp, or rather, a black eye, maybe two (when this paper comes out), I guess it’s time to say “A bientot.” 1934 “Professor” Avery, we are here! The Class of ’34! Thirteen hundred strong! Now that we have bid adieu to that season of pleas- ure and autumn is here with its football games, fall- ing leaves, and school work, we Sophomores find our- selves at that renowned institution of learning, Som- erville High School. We acknowledge that at present we may not be of the soundest minds on all subjects, but just watch us go now that we’ve started! We here highly resolve that we will hold on high the stand- ards set by previous classes and will strive to make Somerville High the best in the state. Ancient History Teacher: “What did Alexander say to the Persians when they suggested dividing the world?” Sophomore: “Nothing doing.” Congratulations football squad on the fine playing. Keep it up! The Sophomores will always support you! Heard in the corridor: “Line up here by the door, please, single. (Unmarried?) We hope that Captain R— won’t be all “pulled apart” before the publication of this issue as we wish to applaud him on his fine leadership of the football team. Certain members of our class have been carrying on a very extensive investigation as to the exact loca- tion of the school elevator. Those having any infor- mation concerning its whereabouts, please communicate immediately with the Radiator office. Extra !!! Extra !!! Teacher baffled in trying to seat Martin and Martiny alphabetically. What would our corridors be like without those “Tin Soldiers,” excuse us, we mean traffic squad mem- bers to remind us of the traffic regulations. One of our classmates said “Geometry is a mental calamity.” Of course, we all disagree with him in this, irreverent reference to our beloved (?) study. Send all dispatches to Ye Editor. We’ll see you in the next issue and as Lowell Thomas would say: “So long until next month.” v %• i Parnassus On Wheels (Continued from page 12) after all, but that every now and then we get hungry for some closer and more human re- lationships.” There is enough plot in “Parnassus On Wheels” to hold anyone’s attention but only a real book-lover can enjoy it to the fullest extent. Have you already become acquainted, Sopho- mores, with Room 215? It is indeed a pleas- ant reading room in which an assortment of entertaining magazines and books are gath- ered. In this, our school library, practical help as well as enjoyment can be found. Many ref- erence books are at the service of pupils. In order to use the library during a free period you must first get a study-slip at the short re- cess or before school from Miss Hastings, the librarian. Fill it out and return it to the desk where you will be given another slip. This one, with all the required information on it, give to the teacher with whom you usually study that period. Among the most attractive sets of reference books on the shelf is the new “Progress Of Nations.” The blue and gold binding is enough to make you want to discover what is within. “The story of the world and its people from the dawn of history to the present day” is told in ten volumes, having illustrations on nearly every page, several colored pictures and maps. “Suggestions to the Reader” and “Sug- gestive Questions,” will help you appreciate what you read.

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22 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR our eleven athletes. “Donny” gathered it in, then, like a frightened rabbit, dodged and twisted his way about sixty yards, across the all-important goal line. It was a very spec- tacular broken field run and climaxed the game. So that, classmates, is how Somerville High got its eighteen counters and its initial victory of the season. The starting lineups:— Somerville Hayes, 1. e. Regan, Capt., 1. t. Janjigian, 1. g. Bertocci, c. Luciano, r. g. Tranello, r. t. Allrecht, r. e. Donahue, q. b. Rogan, r. h. b. Androske, 1. h. b. Falco, f. b. Keith Academy 1. e., McGowan 1. t., Coffey, Capt. 1. g., Fleming c., O’Neil r. g., O’Sullivan r. t., McGuirk r. e., Walsh q. b., Stowell r. h. b., McGuane 1. h. b., Davis f. b., Reilly WALTHAM IS VICTOR October 3. The great Napolean met his Waterloo and, in like happenings Somerville High School collided with Waltham for its first set-back. It requires no knowledge of intricate mathe- matics to recognize the infantile score of our opponents, but, although the defeat was by a small margin, the point is that Somerville lost. The first three periods were devoid of spec- tacular plays, although Falco, occasionally bulled his way through scrimmages. The or- der of play seemed to be attempts at the line, then punting on fourth down. Everyone real- ized that the turning point of the contest would occur on a “break,” and that is exactly how it happened. On the last play of the third stanza, Wal- tham recovered a Red and Blue fumble, and im- mediately, when play was resumed, uncovered a very effective aerial attack. In two passes, from Lands to Johnson, forty-four yards were gained. Then, after two line bucks were at- tempted, Allia smacked across the goal for the game’s only score. Somerville was, figura- tively, never in the game after that. The day, itself, was pleasant and warm, which may have bothered the gladiators, but certainly pepped up the enthusiasm of the- crowd, which witnessed the game. The line-up:— Somerville Hayes, 1. e. Regan, Capt., 1. t. Janjigian, 1. g. Bertocci, c. Luciano, r. g. Tranello, r. t. Allrecht, r. e. Donohue, q. b. Androske, 1. h. b. Rogan, r. h. b. Falco, f. b. Waltham 1. e., Parker 1. t., Miele 1. g., Sanderson c., Jushin r. g., Collura. r. t., Kelly r. e., Emerson, Capt. q. b., Lands 1. h. b., Yalzone r. h. b., Johnson f. b., Allia Kelley, a splendid Waltham tackle, had his jersey torn so badly it resembled a sun-back bathing suit. The leaders of the rival bands were a red- headed boy for us, and a flaming-thatched girl for Waltham. The girl looked like Clara Bow before she (Clara) decided to become a decided blond. Our opponents came from the “Watch City”