Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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Criteria! Dear Classmates: . . and may you have many happy memories of the school up on the hill” very aptly conveys the purpose of your stall in presenting this yearbook. At last, graduation is here! And we now advance into the future. But as we progress along this road of life we will never forget the days at 5.11.S. Even when the expectations of the years ahead en- gulf us with fulfillment, we will look in fond retrospect on our “green years” at 5.II.5. Our success in the future w ill he enhanced by our success in the past. The desire to accomplish will he supplemented by past achievements. The days ahead are unknown to our class of ’50 hut the days of the past are etched in our minds—never to be forgotten. Thus, your stall endeavored to present this key, the 1950 year- book to unlock the door of remembrance and reveal to you. your life at 5.11.S. Work for your yearbook began in June 1949. Even then, various ideas for covers, senior layouts, and division pages were discussed. Because our school seal seemed to express the determination of 5.H.5.. we felt that it would he a surprisingly attractive addition to feature it as part of the senior lay- out. Color was important! The 1950 blue must be a vital factor in our yearbook! Thus, the rich blue lines on the division pages. Decisions had been made! Work came next. Long hours were spent in compiling data, finding quotes, checking, identifying, and pasting pictures, writing copy and finally, proof-reading! Nevertheless, if you are content with the 1950 yearbook, the time and effort put into its publication will have received ample reward. We have tried to retell as much of your high school life as possible within these pages. You need only to flip a page, to see the highlights of the Scholarship Play; to view once again some of the exciting moments of the tourneys; to look upon the lunch room; to see the household arts department and manual training groups at work; to gaze upon the tense moments during the football season; or to look in on the Radiator dance once more! You will see your caps and gowns again, your graduation, prom, and class day! Rut most important of all in looking through your yearbook, you’ll see Mary and John and Billy and Jane, your S.H.S. friends- your pals! You’ll see the expert typist in the third period class, the “brain” in math: the “whizz” in chcm; the “Quiz Kid in history. Latin, French. You’ll see the outstanding singers and actors. You’ll see the “eager beaver” in your favorite activities. You’ll see the “guy and gal” who made “things tick.” Here they are in your 1950 Yearbook, waiting to help you relive your high school experiences! For we’ve lived a lifetime at S.H.5. This Yearbook is your log . . . your special record of this lifetime . . . of its friends and activities ... of its fun and laughter ... of its learning and discovery. This Yearbook is you and S.H.S. “. . . and may this annual bring you many happy memories of the school up on the hill.” May the 1950 Yearbook do just that! Sincerely, Joan Wright JOAN M. WRIGHT Editor-in-Chief r 2i i OLIVE R. MagPHERSON Faculty Advisor

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1 -Alberi Giroux. Audrey LaPariula, Louis Hunt. Joan Wright. Vincent Miele. Margaret McAulcy, Charles NVcstcott. 2 Mis» MacPherson. Judith Forte. Jeanne Wallace, Carol Blanchard. Thelma Philbrick, Phyllis Marinakis France» KosM-lli. Katie Avgoulas. Mary Macera. 3— Robert Embcrley. Albert Leahy, Frederick Strout, John Sexeny, Louis Georgian, Harold Bennett. Hearbcck £ta Mow to produce a yearbook that’s fun to read? Have fun compiling it. That theory has been the unwritten law. so to speak, and the motivating spirit of your 1950 Yearbook Staff. They liked their work and liked each other and they’ve been pulling the same oar for almost two and a half years. You’ll find things like the class will, write-ups. and candids, “bursting out all over” with typical Somerville High vitality. Kvcn such menial jobs as pasting pictures, proof-reading, assortment of data cards, and looking up stray quotations, were fun with a co-operative school spirit prevailing. Willingness, faithfulness, hard work, and a great deal of give-and-take were required, but what minor differences may have occurred from time to time were soon forgotten in the over all good nature that always pervades the jolly, informal atmosphere of the Ed-room. To Joan Wright, our unusually capable editor, may be thrown as many laurels as an editor can deserve. The importance to this yearbook of her original ideas, good taste, and executive leadership, can hardly be overestimated. To Miss MacPherson. ever-patient advisor of an often not-too-patient staff, all hat» off for without her knowledge of publication do’s and don't ’’ where would any staff Im ? It is our sincere and enthusiastic last wish that as you read this you an feeling completely satisfied (and maybe just a bit thrilled i with your yearbook, and that you will read it some day to your grandchildren with just as much pleasure. [20]

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Senior ClaM Hti tot if The Class of Fifty inarches on! As bewildered sophomores, we, the class of 1950, entered the proud portals of Somerville High School. We were shy, dubious, and completely unassured, but it was not long before S. H. S. enveloped us in her interests and successfully guided us as an inspired group into many activities and organizations. The results of the Sophomore Executive Committee after a highly spirited campaign were Frances Kossclli. Eleanor Dobson, Albert Giroux, and Charles Westcott. The second episode in our book of high school life commenced, and, as juniors, we passed confi- dently throughout Somerville High. During this year we enjoyed a remarkably successful year in sports with our classmates Konald Perry and John Nunziato instrumental in the capture of the Tech and New England Tourneys. Leading the juniors as Class Ollicers were: Konald Perry, President: Frances Kossclli. Vice President: Antoinette Ferrante, Secretary; and Albert Giroux, Treasurer. An enchanting and long remembered Junior Prom was held on May -I in the Somerville High Gym. The successful outcome of the prom is credited to the Committee Chairman. Charles Westcott. and his assistants. Dorothy Chrysakis. Mary Macera, Vincent Miele and Robert Joyce. Seniors at long last! A year full of memorable experiences and excitement, which will be forever cherished by all of us. Our football team had a successful year, the outstanding players being Michael Mavropo'ulos, Roy Petersen, John Nunziato. Robert Joyce and Robert Hickey. Our basketball team again went on to capture the championship of the Tech Tourney w ith John Nunziato, Konald Perry. Roy Petersen. Michael Mavropoulos and Arthur Boudreau among the senior players. Konald Perry, captain of the team, and leader in all sports, received the Henry McCarthy Memorial Trophy for being the outstanding and most valuable player in the New England Tourney. The baseball team again produced fine material for the big leagues in Konald Perry, John Nunziato, Pat Delore, Michael Ciccone and Angelo Caliri. The scholarship play was “John Marlowe’s Profession,” a fine mystery, with Charles Westcott, Mary Macera, Vilma DeVellis. Scott Fisher and Harold Bcrlak in the leads. Frances Rosselli, chosen as Miss Personality of Somerville High School, won top honors in a contest at Burdett College and was chosen Miss Personality Career girl of New England. For the fifth consecutive year the Radiator received first place national rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. On May 24, our unforgettable Senior Prom was held in our gym. The outstanding and capable committee was Chairman Vincent Miele, Dorothy Chrysakis. Jean Robert, Robert Ellison and Charles Westcott. The gym was cleverly decorated in South Pacific fashion, and everyone enjoyed a gala, delightful, colorful, and romantic evening. Dreamy music, soft lights, lovely gowns, and heavenly atmosphere. Ahh! We enjoyed ourselves! The class day committee consisted of Chairman Raymond Davis. Joan Wright. Jane Symonds, Robert Joyce and Barry Noonan with helpful co-operation of members of the faculty. Both parents and students were treated to an enjoyable and well conducted program of oratory, ceremony, and song. The results of the class election found Konald Perry. President: Trances Rosselli. Vice President: Antoinette Ferrante, Secretary: and Albert Giroux, Treasurer. At last we reached our three-year goal. On June 5, the class of 1950 was graduated, leaving behind fond memories and an excellent reputation. Antoinette Ferrante. ’50 r 221