Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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If you should happen to pass 247, drop in. Some interesting characters are in there If, at 8:2914 every morning, you see two figures dashing madly down the corridor, don’t get frightened. They are only Betty Boland and Paula Scavitto in their daily race wth the 8:30 bell. In there you will also find Gary Lloyd, very engrossed in his dictionary. Nobody knows what he finds so interesting in there, so, if anyone does know, please send information to 247 immediately. We have many loyal members of the vari- ous clubs in 247, but the most loyal of all is Bobby Crotty who patrols the streets at mid- night soliciting ads for the Players’ Club. (From the ghosts, no less). Miss Canavan says, It must be her penance To always be looking For Dennis the Menace. Congratulations to Bill and Bob Crotty, two more characters in 247. Bill was elected Treasurer of the Senior Class and Bob was elected to the Student Council. The inhabitants of 147 are wondering why Hal Farrington plugs in Irene Santarlasci’s office machine every day and why Thomas O’Leary is waiting for someone to bring some rocks to school. 147 is anxious to have someone answer these world-shaking ques- tions, especially the one about the rocks. This must be the season for wondering, everybody is doing it, it seems. Now 234 won- ders what would happen if: the pupils of Mr. Burns’ Business Organization class didn’t study so hard; Joan MacArthur stopped be- ing late; Fred Kelley and Anne Reardon didn’t argue so much; Richard Lucas and John McLaughlin stopped trying to outwit each other; Phyllis Ahern and Anna Piccoli stopped fighting to get cymbals for Drum and Bugle; Jessie Kennedy and Margaret Coffey stopped talking to each other for a few minutes. 254 is proud to congratulate the Vice-Pres- ident of the Senior Class, Carol Renaud. With the hockey season just around the corner, 141 is proud to be represented on the S. H. S. team by Jim Rossetti, Somerville High’s answer to the Boston Bruins. That’s about all for this issue. Paul Heneghan ’55 Well, we made it. We’re Juniors now and have the privilege of looking down on the sophomores. We helpfuly direct them to the elevators, fifth floor, and nonexisting rooms. But, enough of the past. Now here’s the news. 24 would like to know: What junior girl Ik trying to get her hair long for the senior prom? Why is Ann Brennan shedding those great big football tears lately? Why are Elaine Tutela and Barbara Radochia keeping a date every day at 10:15 in front of 314? Here’s the news from 327. Reliable sources have reported that William Michaud has been voted “the boy most likely to be late.” Miss Stack’s English class has been turned into a state of chaos by Earle Prentiss’ scientificti- tious” of fantastic tropical flowers such as a giant Pinguicula Planifolia, a member of the Lentibulariacese family!!! 29 has a singing trio consisting of Paul Howard, Dick Delmont, and Fred Irons. The student body is able to hear these stars dur- ing any special period in 29. Are you looking for some fun? Well come on down to 3-3-1. Here are some questions the members of 331 would like answered: Who are the cul- Tw«nty icv«n

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November 26 through January 2. So don’t be surprised if when you go by 102 you should see Santa Claus or hear Christmas bells. You’re not crazy. Miss Julia Connor and all the members of 102 extend to everybody an invitation to see their Christmas in November. It seems that 245 has several celebrities in its ranks. Angela Albano and Electra Marin- akis are both presidents—Angela of the Art Club and Electra of the French Club. Marilyn Squires, besides being elected to the Student Council, is Captain of the swimming team. Treasurer of the National Honor Society, is John Fasciano, and co-captain of the Cross Country Team is Elwood Shields. 245 wel- comes Joe Rice, a D.P. from Maine, and Muriel Sehoeper, a D.P. from Rhode Island. Here are some of the things a few mem- bers of 245 did this summer. Elwood Shields was an athletic coach on the playgrounds, teaching baseball and basketball. Grade Mc- Evoy worked all summer as a counselor at a camp in the White Mountains. Ask her again about her “little monsters.” Electra Marina- kis was supposed to stay down at the Cape this summer for only a few days but the days turned into weeks and before she knew it she had stayed four weeks. She must have had a terrific time down there. Ruthie Whip- perman was a “tea-toter” this summer. Poor Rosemarie Phelan didn’t win the Miss America held in 245. It seems that the judges voted unanimously for Elwood Shields. Some competition. 150 voted for the facts so here they are: most popular boy, Romano Lotti, because he heads the class in every activity; most popu- lar girl, Carolyn Clark, because of her win- ning smile; handsomest boy, John Burns, be- cause he is quite a boy with the ladies; prettiest girl, Shirley Corrizzini, because she is really a doll; Miss Personality, Carole Brown, because of her ready smile for every- one; Mr. Personality, William McNamara, because of his sense of humor and good na- ture; best dressed girl, Dolores Campenell, because her skirts and blouses have style; best dressed boy, Daniel Colatosti, because he’s real cool with his pegged pants and rolled collar; girl and boy most likely to suc- ceed, Marie Campisano and Michael Taurasi. 150 has been puzzling over these mysteries. Any help in solving them will be greatly ap- preciated. Who is it that detains Pat Boyle when she goes for bulletins every special period? Who does Marie Colosi look so hard for when she comes out of fifth period ? Could it be Donny Campbell? What does Barbara Caparella say in all those notes she passes to Ray Abbott? Who is the mysterious boy, named George, who wrote his telephone number in Carolyn Clark’s notebook? Who does Carole Brown dream about in special? Where does the class “brain” Marie Campi- sano, go during special? Is it really to the bank? Why does Billy McNamara want to be Radiator assistant so badly? What do Joan, Laureen, and Joanie discuss when they put their heads together and study ? 143 has just been to the polls and here are the results: best looking boy and girl, Rich- ard Pepoli and Carol Larsen; personality fav- orites, James Oliver and Margie Queenan; best dressed, Damon Murray and Gloria Mar- azzi; smartest, Joan Russell and John Pitne; most talkative, Saralee Levendowski and Pete McClosky. With all the notes being passed around, 143 has an opening for any one interested in be- ing a postman. 143 has just one question; they would like to know who it is that keeps Pete McCloskey up nights. It seems that he never gets to school on time, and to use his favorite ex- pression, he’s tired of serving time after school every night. More polls, this one from 244. They voted this-a-way: best looking boy, Bill Colby; best looking girl, Virginia Lavelli; best dressed boy, James Basteri; best dressed girl, Carol Travini; class clowns, Alan Blumsack, Vir- ginia Lavelli; most likely to succeed, Thomas DiNitto, Doris French; best personality, Alan Blumsack, Claudette Higgins, quietest, Rich- ard Enright, Joan Winters. The following were brave enough to volun- teer to have their pet peeves published in the Radiator. Thomas DiNitto, peroxide; Alan Blumsack, losing games; William Colby, homework; Joe Rigazzio, Virginia Lavelli. Twenty-six

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prits that cause the commotion every day during special? When will Paul Hirshon stop yawning during Algebra? How does Bob Keniston find so many places to have to go during special? Why is Bob Strolses always turning so red? How long will Joan Passero need help from John Holmy on her home- work ? The pupils in 234 are trying to report 100% participation in banking this year. They also wish to welcome Jean Steinhour from St. John’s and Kevin Carroll from Mal- den Catholic. Kevin is not at all fond of fail- ure slips. Here are some questions from 325—Why does Carole Meadows let all the buses go by until 5 past 8? Why is it when Eddie Du- charme walks into the room all the girls stop doing everything? Why is Pat Lee always running into school about a half second be- fore the bell rings? Why is it every time we go into English, Freddie McGovern gives the teacher a hard time? Who’s the lucky fellow who receives all the letters from Mary Lydon ? Claire Fitzpatrick and Dorothy Santongelo are the best dressers of 321. Pauline Fenelli and Maria Sartori are the Misses of Person- ality—Bill Holden is Mr. Personality. Everything’s fine In three twenty-nine. The old curling iron rates a note of thanks for the wave in Erie Eramo’s hair. But every- one wonders what would happen to Miss Chaffin without John De Vincentis and what would Valerie Birchall do without Ronnie Novielle’s ability to make Windsor knots. The Pet Peeves of 127 are: Carol Busby, food; Barbara Caiari, People who don’t “dig” Syd; Rose Ciano, Carole Cellie; Carol Good- win, People who are Squares; Carole Celli, lectures from the homeroom teachers. 334 would like to know: What does Jack Knight do to George Wheaton that George is unhappy about? What makes Judy Watts and Esther Webster so thirsty during special. The race for class clown is now on with George Wheaton close between A1 Macarie, the de- fending champ. 27 is wondering: Why does Charlie Fan- stay out so late Saturday nights? Would Bob Greenwood’s big, blue eyes have anything to do with him being voted the handsomest boy? Why are the girls in our room the envy of all the Junior girls? Maybe because there are only 11 girls? 313 is looking for the answers to these puzzles: Why does Beatrice Perry look out the window of 313 after lunch everyday? Where does Joe Curran get all his money? What does Mary Ann Contrada talk about to all the boys at special ? Why is Louise Benori always discussing Math to Danny Arilee? Why is Evelyn De Sardio always talking to Tony Cimorelli about dances ?? How about some boys from room 32 moving up here? There aren’t enough! 332 is proud of its fine proctor, Robert Ghioni. Marie Tassanari is the one who sells the bus tickets and Rosamond Miele is our hard-working (?) Radiator Reporter. The Ben Hogan of 330, A1 Zengo, is at- tempting to start a golf team in the High School. We apologize to the taxpayers for such a high electric bill this month. The lights have been burning on through the darkest of night because of Gerald Murphy, John Nolan, Bill Manchester and Betty Mal- colm. An important question in 25 is “Why are the boys always late from gym and keeping the girls after school?” Our class Romeo is Richard Coyne. We are happy to have Rich- ard Caine on the first team for football and William Gallant, Alan MacDonald, and Charles Christopher on the Junior Varsity team. We also have cheer leaders Joanne Newman and Virginia Smithers along with majorette Elaine Shepherd representing our room. Now for the news from room 30 Where the floors are never kept dirty. We are proud of Joseph DeModica who was elected president of the Junior Class. Our personality girl is Elaine McKay, and the handsomest boy is John Moran. We wish that Miss Fitzgerald and Miss Connor would be kind hearted and give us A’s. 31 reports that Ed Marino is saving his M M candy wrappers and Bob Johnson is saving box tops. Bernice Joy is starting her hope chest—all. donations gladly accepted Twenty-eight