Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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CLASS WILL 1932 We, the Class of 1932 of the Senior High School of Somerville, in the Common- wealth of Massachusetts, being of sound mind and memory but knowing the uncertainty of this life, do make this one last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills and testaments by us, if any time heretofore made. To the Class of 1933, we bequeath this magnificent building and the long-suffering faculty, with the hope that they won’t create any more havoc with both than we did. To future National Honor Society Presidents, we bequeath the power to get a special period set aside for meeting purposes. To future patronizers of our Cafeteria we leave all the bottles and other ware which we have found unbreakable. To Class Editors of the years to come we bequeath the sum of $000,000 for a few magic typewriters that will write a whole set of excellent notes, thereby giving the most honorable editors more time to figure out the why of this and the which of that. To those who have classes or study periods near the music room, ear mufflers to relieve the agony of listening to the—er—beautiful strains of melody which issue forth from the aforementioned music room. To those who weary from trudging the corridors from the East to West buildings, roller skates (which they must provide themselves) to relieve their sufferings; and to those who sigh heavily before attempting the long walk up the stairs from the lunch- room to the drawing-room (this article is especially for heavy eaters), the idea of in- stalling elevators to rob them of their sighs. To the orchestra, continued success at the annual concerts. To the budding chemists of this worthy institution, we bequeath laboratories with chemicals which we hope will not make the majority of the students pass out. To the Rip Van Winkles who find school a pleasanter place to sleep in than home, a rest-room bountifully supplied with cushion-covered lounges and deep, soft reclining- chairs. To these all-too-plentiful sleepyheads we also bequeath a system of velvet-toned bells which will not startle these honorable personages out of their honorable wits. And to show that the “deceased” have no hard feeling toward the lower classmen, we leave in their possession a motion picture film of the favorite guestures of the mem- bers of our distinguished faculty. In testimony whereof, we hereunto set our hand and seal and declare this to be our last will and testament in the presence of the undersigned witnesses this twentieth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-two. Signed by its executor, Evelyn E. Paton. Witnesses: Elsie Jacob, Lennart Swenson, Marguerite Herman, Florence Thebedo. Twenty-one

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CLASS POEM By Annette Jervis “VERS LA VIE” At the Fine Arts Museum of Brussels is a bronze statue of three youthful figures stepping forward vigorously, hand in hand. Their atti- tude is one of eager confidence as they start out “toward life.” The statue is called “Vers la Vie.” “Vers la vie!” Toward life Go the three, hand in hand. Stepping forth, heads held high, Eyes intent on a splendid goal. Here in bronze the artist caught The spirit of eternal youth Confidently, eagerly Setting out — vers la vie. Toward life. Onward toward all the good That consecrated effort can achieve, Upward toward what ideals Aspiration can conceive, Gallantly march The throngs of youth. Throughout the ages it is they Who scale new heights and pave new ways. • Honorable Progress is their sacred trust: To advance world-wide co-operation, To answer the challenge of their own ideals, • • To further causes just and noble, To sense the glory in a worthwhile pur- pose. Steadfast they raise their glorious standard: Faith — a confidence in God and goodness, Hope — a confidence in self and destiny. Love — a faith in others of their fellow- men. Now vers la vie! Toward life! It is we Who claim to-day; it belongs to us, The immediate to-morrow is ours. This moment in time is ours to mold. For this moment we are the history-makers, The workers, the present influence. Here is our responsibility! Here, our call to service! Vers la vie! Toward life Now WE are stepping forth With heads held high and Eyes intent on a splendid goal — God help us to achieve! CLASS ODE Words and Music By William A. Tesson SHALL WE FORGET? Shall we forget, in golden, mellowed years, Experiences of joy and mayhap tears; That there were days we laughed • away our fears ? Shall we forget? Shall we forget? Shall we forget that things do sometimes seem What they are not? and howsoe’er we scheme, Each one must blunder if he sails Life’s stream? Shall we forget? Shall we forget? Shall we forget that youth must have its fling? Shall we forget that youth must laugh and sing? Shall we forget we each have done some thing We would forget? Shall we forget? Shall we forget that Life is, too, a school Training for Life Eternal — and the rule Should golden be lest we should play the fool? Shall we forget? Shall we forget? Twenty

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ABBOTT, VELMA •11 Mason Street General Girls’ Glee Club Why should business not be delightful t ALBRECHT. GEORGE 27 Upland Road General Football On their own merits, modest men are dumb. ABELL. HAROLD 21 Bradley Street General T rallic Squad, Orchestra, Bandj Great thoughts, like great deeds, need no trumpet. ALLAN. GEORGE, Jr. 24 Spencer Avenue General Better the last smile than the first laughter. ADAMS, MARY 49 Tufts Street General Still uniter runs deep. ADAMS, MURIEL 15 St James Avenue General Prose Club Character is not determined by a simple act, but by habitual conduct. ALLAN, MARY 281 Broadway College Girls’ Glee Club A gentle mind by gentle deeds is known. AMERO, GERTRUDE 15 Mystic Street Commercial Pros.c Club The nature of a woman is closely allied to art. ALBANESE, LENA 47 Trull Street Commercial The school would be a dead place without her. AMES, GRAYCE 15 Belmont Square General The sunshine of her smile. Twenty-two