Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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‘y.. J) oLiumcj =UJr ama ) of cU-Jemocracbf Report on Boys’ State University of Massachusetts June, 1953 BOYS’ STATE Five Somerville High School boys were among the citizens of Boys’ State, an Ameri- can Legion-sponsored project devoted to the teaching of the principles of government, held last June at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Three of the boys, Anthony Feclele, Albert Libardoni, and Ira Stepanian, were sponsored by Post 19. George Coulou- riotes and William Crotty were sponsored by Post 388. The project was a week long and aimed primarily at acquainting Massachu- setts High School Juniors with the functions of city and town, county and state govern- ment. It pointed out the obligation of the in- dividual to his government. The boys learned by actually performing the duties of citizens in a mythical state which was divided into imaginary cities and towns as well as coun- ties. After orientation the boys set their sights on some office or public trust. Early in the week the various municipalities held elec- tions for the post cf mayor, city clerk, city council, school committee, and other city office '. The boys from the towns elected a moderator and other town officials. Bill Crotty was elected Mayor of his city. These municipal office holders later made appoint- ments such as police chief, fire chief, and the like from the citizenry of their particular cities. Later in the week the two political parties held conventions to set up their platforms and post their slates for the six constitu- tional officers. Large rallies were sponsored by both parties on behalf of their candidates. Crowds of cheering supporters carried candi- dates as well as signs around the campus. All the boys noisily and politically supported their favorite candidates and the final results were made known after a general election of the state. At this election, members were also elected to the state Senate and to the House of Rep- resentatives. All the county officers were chosen by secret ballot. A governor, lieuten- ant-governor and other state officials were also chosen. Later the judicial branch of the govern- ment was set up. Boys whose grades on a “bar exam”, based on a law course given dur- ing the week, were 93% or over were sug- gested to the Governor and his council for appointment as judges. Tony Fedele was ap- pointed a Justice of the Superior Court by this process. Some four hundred boys attended this liv- ing drama of democracy. They were chosen on the basis of their scholarship, character and standing in the class. They represented schools from all parts of the Commonwealth. The schedule at Boys’ State included much time for recreation on the University athletic facilities, including ball fields, bas- ketball and tennis courts and a swimming pool. The regular college dorms were used by the boys enabling them to obtain a true pic- ture of college life—study, athletic and social. AUG »0 55 Three

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FALL ISSUE Reporters SENIORS: 141, Janet Welch; 143, Patricia Olson; 144, Cynthio Gardini; 145, Francis Cummings; 147, Veronica Ventura; 149, Marie DelPontc; 150, Shirley Corazzini; 151, Bernadette Harris; 152, Robert Nickerson; 154, Frank DiFonzo; 241, Eleanor Gordon; 243, Elaine O'Brien; 244, John White; 245, Grace McEvoy; 247, Carol Brady; 249, Janet Walsh; 250, James King; 251, Norma Panzino; 252, Mary Aletto; 254, Charlotte Rosati. JUNIORS: 24, Isobelle Mooradion; 25, Eloine Shepherd; 27, Judith Anderson; 29, Beverly Field; 30, Nancy Lincoln; 31, Theresa Welby; 32, Gail Perry; 127, Ellen Clork; 129, Joan Dobson; 221 Barbara Woodman; 232, Nancy Montgomery; 234, Virginio Netos; 313, Mory Lou Pacific; 321, Louise Linnell; 324, Marie Lonero; 325, Borbara Koppell; 327, Joseph Don- noruma; 329, Paul Heneghan; 330, William Millor; 331, Barooro Ross; 332, Rosamond Meile; 334, John Knight. SOPHOMORES: 105, Theresa Tsourionis; 106, Yyonne Silva; 110, Geraldine Buckley; 113, Janet Melillo; 1 14, Nancy Rebeiro; 115, Soroh Currie; 204, Arlene Cesorio; 205, Marie Gentile; 206, Genevieve Mothews; 209, Russell Ann Pitcher; 210, Joan Butler; 302, Eleanor McPhee; 341, Ann DeNapoli; 343, Diane Doggett; 344, Janice Querze; 345, Patricio Flaherty; 347, Claire Me Isaac; 349, Eleno Ciano; 350, Eleanor Samson; 351, Elinor Smith; 352, Jomes Lowder; 354, Richard Dwyer. Table of Contents Cover: Turkey Doy Touchdown Boys' State Editorials The Car Broke Down Sneezer's Gawlic Wors Doy Dreaming The Loose Puck Little Boy Found Your Gift Is A Lift Poets' Poge List of Awards—June, 1953 Whot's Doin' Roving Reporter Off The Record Humoresque Sports Hove You Met? Mountoin House Mystery Closs Chatter Alumni: Bob Dini Eddie Lynch, P.G. Anthony Fedele '54 3 4 Beverly Conn '55 6 Richord Howe '55 6 Mary Lydon '55 7 Thomas McNomora '55 8 Louise Voishnis '55 8 Robert Crotty '54 9 10 12 13 16 Robert Crotty '54 I 7 Richord Tyler '54 16 19 22 24 25 32

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TRIBUTE TO MISS NEWBORG News of the passing in September of Miss Bernice Newborg saddened both the faculty and the student body of Somerville High School. In deference to her memory, school was closed at 11 A.M. on the day of her funeral. Miss Newborg, a teacher of typewriting and business organization, had been a mem- ber of the Somerville High School Faculty for thirty-five years. During this time, she had won many friends among her faculty associates and students. Her co-operation with pupils and faithfulness toward her work endeared her to all who knew her. IN MEMORIAM TO GERALDINE SHAW Somerville High School was saddened by the passing of Geraldine Shaw, whom death claimed before she was able to complete her senior year. Gerry was in the college course preparing for a career in nursing. Since her health would not permit her to participate in many activities, she chose to devote all her energy to her church, its youth fellowship, and to the Somerville Rainbow Assembly. The many friendships that Gerry made during her short but full lifetime were re- vealed by the large number of persons who paid their respects at her funeral. Besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Shaw, she leaves a brother, Frank, a sopho- more at Somerville High School. A DREAM REALIZED Once again the pupils of S. H. S. are talk- ing hopefully of a home stadium. It has been announced by city officials that work will finally begin on the new Dilboy Stadium about the first of December. For many years our football teams have played their entire schedule away from home. Many times the squad has been called “The Orphans of high school football. If all goes well and the official prediction holds true this will be the last “farmed-out” year for the S. H. S. “orphans. The 1954 season should find our teams playing in one of Greater Boston's most modern stadiums, located at the site of our present Dilboy Field. The architect’s plan for the new structure is handsome indeed. It includes the latest conveniences for the spectators, the newest facililities for our teams and the most modern sprinkler system for the upkeep of the field. We are certain that our future athletes will take advantage of this “psychological factor as the newsmen call it, and bring to Somerville as much honor through their renewed efforts as the new stadium will bring pride. Furthermore, we have no doubts that the football and baseball fans will show their pride in Somerville and in the teams by swelling the attendance at games to all-time records. It’s not far off: In the meantime, every- one is keeping his fingers crossed and quietly dreaming of the day when the Red and Blue will take the field of the new Dilboy Stadium. Four