Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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Editorial Graduotion from high school is a time of jubilation, o time of solemnity, and o time of responsibility. All graduates experience the first emotion; some, the second; oil should realize the importance of the third. It is impossible to put into words the gladness in our hearts when we attend the Senior Prom; the exultation which surges through us when we proudly step forth, wearing our cop and flowing black gown, to receive the coveted diploma. There is keen joy in the attainment of our goal—after twelve years. But graduation also means parting,—going our separate ways. We soon discover that nostalgia creeps in and finishing high school loses some of its expected sovor. We are not so eager to bid farewell to S. H. S., the ball games, dances, ond drugstore get-togethers. Most of our associations will be ended when we say that final goodbye and feel those prolonged handclasps. Then, too, graduation is a serious step in growing up. The responsibilities of life are now suddenly our responsibilities. The graduating classes before us have struggled hard to win the actuai fighting of the Second World War. To us, the first graduating class since that war's ending, is left the task of suppressing the aftermaths of war, distrust, bigotry, famine, and misery. For us all to devote ourselves to this obligation is the only hope for peace in our time. Wherever we moy go, may each page of this book recall to our memory some pleasant school-time experience or familiar face we once knew. Yearbook Staff of 1946 Co-Editors Edword Vibert Ruth Chaffin Business Managers Robert Kendall Daniel Macero Data Helen Moore Alan Grubow Esther Glazer John Prince Proof Elaine Cotter Eunice Wing Dovid MacPherson Virginio Nickerson Richard Bullwinkle Organizations Winifred Dickermon Elaine Sloone Richard Wall Richard Porter Typing Norma Malagodi '■ ) - y i OLIVE B. MocPHERSON Yearbook Advisor

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1— Esther Glozcr, John Prince, Ruth Choffin, Edward Vibert, Eloinc Sloonc, Alan Grubow, Winifred Dickermon 2— Miss MoePherson, Daniel Macero, Robert Kendall, Richard Wall. David MoePherson. Richard Bullwinklc. 3— Elaine Cotter, Virginia Nickerson, Richard Porter, Helen Moore, Eunice Wing. Yearbook Staff Anticipation of the satisfaction that comes when work is well done, spurred the Stoff on to give generously of after-school time ond effort, so that the Class of 1946 might hove an unsurpassed Memory Book. Only those who do the actual planning know the discourag- ing obstacles which orise to threoten ond often defeat the realization of enchanting ideas, one after another. Shortages in materials continue. There is consolation in remembering that we ore fortunate to be able to produce our book as usual and on time. Co-Editors, Edward Vibert and Ruth Choffin were supported admirably by a loyal group. Robert Kendall, assisted by Daniel Macero, managed the ads and circulation efficiently. Alan Grubow ond Richard Wall worked faithfully on Data. Winifred Dickermon and Elaine Sloane deserve special commendation for their efforts on organization write-ups. Norma Molagodi wos our reliable typist. Each member of the Staff merits individual praise for the fine, unselfish spirit which motivated the entire project. Special thanks to Miss Olive MoePherson, our advisor. Without her guidonce and supervision our book would not have been possible.

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Senior Class History Sophomore Year September 9, 1943, is a doy thot is completely forgotten—except by the harassed foculty who wish it had never happened. It is our amazing Class of 1946. Bewildered Sophomores were eosily taken in by the often used elevotor gag and many roamed through the lower corridors to discover if the reports of our infamous cellar were true. Finding the rumors were false they turned to more scholorly tasks. Our members achieved o fine record of accomplishment in scholarship, athletics and various other activities. Most of us were going to our basketball games, and the thrill of the Tech Tourney and New Englond Tournament will never be forgotten. The Executive Committee was: Alfred Perry, Evelyn Gass, Marjorie Brandin and William McCormack. Junior Yeor The Fall of 1944 found the Closs of '46 returning to the hill as Juniors—wide-awake and looking forward to an eventful year. Our hopes were more than fulfilled. We got off to a good start by defeating our gridiron enemy, Medford, and capturing once more the Tech Tourney title. Our victories in scholarship were shown by the fact that many Juniors were taken into the Notional Honor Society. With Spring, eyes brightened os plans for the Junior Prom neared completion. The gymnasium presented a magic setting for the billowing dresses and dark tuxedos. That night wos an especially bright page in our memory books. The closs was well represented by its officers: President Vice President Secretary T reosurer Alfred Perry Marjorie Brandin Betty McManus Robert Osgood Senior Year September, 1945, the doors of S. H. S. opened to us as Seniors. With on air of superiority and authority we roomed the corridors. The school wos ours—at least we thought so until he faculty put us in our places. (Alas, the teochers still hove the upper hond in Somerville High!) Our wonderful basketball team, sparked by Captain Al Perry, proved that they don't hove to be winners to be chompions—this can be applied to oil of our other teams, also. The girls showed their initiative in sports by forming their well-organized tennis, softball, basketball and bowling teoms and their excellent horseback riding club. Once more our officers were chosen: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Alfred Perry Evelyn Goss Betty McManus Robert Osgood Our scholarship ploy, Best Foot Forward , wos presented with much success and our student thespions showed their actinq ability in this riotous comedy. We reverted to custom and once more it was decided to hold the Senior Prom in May. The Senior Night Committee was elected: Marie O'Connor, Allan Foley, Audrey McBride, Arthur Brown and William Mulloney. Many busy hands were engaged in making he purple and white decorations for our Prom. The gymnasium wos once more transformed, this time to a garden of violets. There never was a garden that has seen so mony radiant faces and happy hearts. The Class Day Committee: Lois Fitzgerald, William Hickey, Stella Marino, James Bertelli ond Richard Wall, spent many hours completing plans and arrangements for our Class Doy observance. There was a smooth and flawless performance given by all. On the eve of June 7th the assembly hall was filled with somber cops and gowns and somber thoughts filled our minds os we were being graduated. With lumps in our throats we sang the class song and received our diplomas. Though we have left these halls as students, the fond memories of good friends and good times we had will always remain.