Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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HUSIC BY vkAPLErS CLOUUH C.LA.SlSl ode words BY VIOLA KING In the days that are before us We will always carry through, The lessons we ve been given, We ve learned to dare and do. And whatever we may conouer, Wherever we may go, We will cherish memories always Of the school we honor so.

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stirred the souls and found a responsive chord in the hearts of millions of Ameri- cans. How long would our glorious pre- decessors have tolerated the evil teach- ings of Communism? Would our Ameri- can mothers allow Soviet officials to snatch their newly-born babes from their arms and place them in government institu- tions? Would American college students submit to teachings which Soviet leaders alone thought suitable to their interests? And how long would the great sport-lov- ing spirit of millions of Americans abide by the tenet of Communism that considers all recreation worthless and the incom- parable Babe Ruth a monstrosity? The worst of countless evils in the Com- munistic plan is the principle that calls for the destruction of the home and the denial of belief in a Supreme Being. We have seen the result of religious intoler- ance in Russia, in Germany, in Spain, and in Mexico. Shall we cast into oblivion the Constitutional liberty which guarantees us the freedom of religious belief? It has been truly stated in the words of one of our greatest modern statesmen: “There can be but one Capital, Washing- ton, or Moscow; there can be only one atmosphere of government, the clean, pure, fresh air of free America, or the foul breath of Communistic Russia; there can be but one flag, the Stars and Stripes, or the red flag of the godless Union of the Soviet.” Fellow classmates, history repeats it- self. In the annals of our country it has been shown that outside forces have made attempts to undermine our great American institutions. When England imposed unjust taxes on her children across the sea the men and women of the thirteen American colonies arose in righteous indignation and the independence and liberty which we enjoy today are the result of this revolt. When Woodrow Wilson signed the declara- tion that plunged us into the great World War, our citizenry responded to a man, forgetting all personal considerations and rallying around “Old Glory,” preserved our cherished democracy. Now, when that democracy is being assailed by the giant of Communism, like an enormous octopus wrapping its tentacles around the base of our nation, we, like the citizenry of old, will band together unitedly and subjugate our common foe. And, therefore, in this endeavor to save our Republic from destruction, I am confi- dent, I feel secure in the trust that “this nation conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal,” will retain, preserve, and perpet- uate its priceless heritage, undying patriot- ism, for us and our posterity. William I. Connelly.

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Andrews. Anna 246-A Highland Avenue Commercial Graduating with Honor Afay neither time nor tide change her. Araujo, John 61 Concord Avenue General There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability! Antonclli. Ralph II Marion Street General Basketball. Basel» 11 A basketball hero is he. Arbeene. .Mary 4 Craigie Street Commercial Glee Club Worry and have never met. Arbuckle, Jeanne 198 School Street College A real frieij sport. good Archibald, Lindsay 10 Olive Avenue Commercial Unknown thoughts go through his mind. Armstrong. Lillian 9 Gilson Terrace- Normal Never a girl so willing. Never a girl so kind. Atlansky, Frances KM Willow Avenue General In all things she is very wise, Which shores you cannot judge by sice. Au (’lair, Gerald 21 Lexington Avenue General Oh. Sleep! It is a gentle thing! Austin, Arthur 29-A Charnwood Road Scientific Band, Orchestra Regard the rosy hue of his cheeks, When he to a fair maiden speaks. Augusta. Charles 98 Gilman Street General The voice of experience speaks. Avedisian, Beatrice •'»7 Marshall Street Commercial Sweet and neat, she's hard to beat.