Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 310 of the 1955 volume:

THE RADIATOR SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 72nd YEAR OF CONTINUOUS PUBLICATION VOL. LXXII NO. 1 SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS NOVEMBER, 1954 ACTIVITIES Louise Voishnis '55 Potricio Flaherty '56 CHATTER Dorothy West '55 Woldo Corbett '56 Dione Doggett '56 BUSINESS Jone Emerson '55 Stephen Horris '56 Staff tf Editor-in-Chief ROBERT CARLTON '55 Business Monager PAUL HENEGHAN '55 ART Beverly Conn '55 Richard Howe '55 Elena Ciono '56 SPORTS Virginia Smithers '55 TYPING Rosalie Colozzo '55 Josephine Ciccoriello '55 Carole Meadows '55 Marie Lonero '55 LITERARY Thomas Wilton '55 Earle Prentiss '55 FEATURES Mary Caholan '55 Robert Rudolph '55 Elaine Kotell '56 John Knight '56 POETRY Roberta Gront '55 Faculty Advisers Heod Master MR. ALBERT H. GIROUX MR. NATHANIEL COLBERT Business Adviser MISS OLIVE B. MocPHERSON Literary Adviser WHEN SHALL WE LEARN Paul Heneghan 55 As Michael Washington Kelly left the new Edward Paton High School in Upton, Maryland, he wondered if he were dreaming. For years he and his fellow negro students had been forced to go to school in an old house on the far side of town; but now, here he was going to the new school for whites. He had been attending classes for over five weeks without any trouble, and it look as if the whites had finally accepted him and his friends. Michael started over to the gym for track practice. On the way he met Jim Richardson, and they talked over the coming meet with their arch rival, Nicholson High. Three years ago Nicholson High was opened to both white and negro students, and since then they had smashed Upton's hope of being District Champs every year; but this year with the change in Upton’s rules it looked as if Nichol- son High would be trounced. With the speedy six foot Michael Washington Kelly who was breaking records in nearly every meet, and last year’s star, Jim Richardson, who was attempting to set a new high jump mark for that district, it looked impossible for Upton to lose. However, four days before the meet a white boy and a colored boy had a fight over a called third strike. The following day a group of white boys refused to return to school, but everyone thought the trouble would blow over. It didn’t. The next day, over fifty per- cent of the students refused to enter the school as long as the colored students re- mained. The track coach started to worry. What coach wouldn’t, seeing his chances for a championship fade before his eyes? On Fri- day, the day before the meet, the police were needed to protect the colored students going from and coming to school. The coach made a desperate attempt to get the members of his team to return to school. Then he asked Nicholson High to postpone the meet, but Nicholson, even though they wanted to, couldn’t, because all the remaining dates were taken. The coach, one who would never say “no”, took the only possible course. He asked the remaining boys, who were all colored, to compete in the meet. The boys said “yes”, and so all that afternoon they practiced. On Saturday they met Nicholson High and really beat them. The final score was: Upton 52, Nicholson 25. The white students of Upton High realized their mistake, and on the following Monday they all returned to school. “I disagree with every word you say, and will defend to the death your right to say it.” —Voltaire. May liml qivi! us strenijtli tn insist every tyranny liver the mimi uf man. Four Till! Staff N. E. S. I A. CONVENTION Congratulations to Beverly Conn! At the annual New England Scholastic Press Associ- ation Convention this bright and beautiful Somerville High School Senior won a $1,000 scholarship to Boston University by competi- tive examination! The Convention, held on November 12 and 13, was sponsored by the Division of Journalism at Boston University. Beverly received the scholarship for her writeup of the panel and floor discussion, en- titled “How the High School Publication Can Help the Community. Our own “Radiator” received a magazine award “For Superiority in Editorial Content and Make-up.” On Saturday morning the convention fea- tured seminars in journalism headed by in- structors of journalism at Boston University. The Awards Luncheon took place Satur- day afternoon at the Dome Room cf the Hotel Lenox with Mr. Donald M. Murray, a member of the Editorial Staff of the Boston Herald as the guest speaker. Mr. Murray re- ceived the Pulitzer Prize in 1953 for his out- standing series of editorials on our national defense. Following Mr. Murray’s speech the announcement of the scholarship, newspaper and magazine winners closed a very success- convention. TIME Elaine Kotell ’56 Time is an intangible thing, which usually isn’t there when you want it and when you don’t want it there is too much of it. At the end of a test period or on the night of the prom, one wishes he had more of it. On a night that hangs heavy or when one has done something wrong and is about to receive a lecture, he wishes there were none. A person about to die thinks back and says, “How I wish that I had had time to do so many things! I have wasted my life on mak- ing money and trying to get ahead of others. Because of this I had no time to spend with my family or to have any recreation, or to acquire many friends. Now, as I am about to die, I realize how little time there was and how I could have made the most of it. Please, God, give me more time!” Remember, few of us have a second chance, so spend your time wisely. Absorb what knowledge you can, for your period of learn- ing is short. Have your fun and be active now, for soon you will be earning a living or raising a family. Don’t forget — use your time to your advantage! THE HARVARD BOOK PRIZE The Harvard Prize Book, which is offered in competition by the Harvard Club of Bos- ton, is awarded each year to the outstanding boy of the junior class, in the college prepar- atory course, whom the headmaster and faculty consider most worthy in respect to high scholarship and character. Last June at a school assembly Mr. Giroux presented Robert Carlton with the Harvard Book Prize. The Book which Bob received is an an- thology from three centuries of Harvard history, and it contains the writings of many of the most famous authors and poets in English literature, who were graduates of Harvard University. Among these are Samuel Eliot Morison, Cotton Mather, George Santa- yana, Cleveland Amory, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Charles W. Eliot, Edwin Arlington Robinson, and Charles Dickens, to mention just a few. The Harvard Book Prize should serve as an inspiration to the members of the junior class to attain a good scholastic record, and maintain strong character; for it is an honor and a privilege to be the recipient of such a high award. Five LITERARY I SAW THE VAMPIRE JOSEPH DONNARUMA '55 . . . would he become another of the vampire's victims? The night was dark, and the wind cut the rain in icy sheets. When I was on my way home to my furnished apartment, I heard the scuffle of feet, the sound of choking, and then a scream that echoed through the night. I saw the crime! I was the only witness! By the light reflected from the wet, shiny street, I saw the face of the vampire with his long fangs and his bat-wings as he mauled his victim. I held my breath and choked back the de- sire to scream for help! I tried to hide, but it was too late. He must have sensed my presence for he turned and saw me. For a moment I though he was going to attack me, but instead he backed away. His giant wings fluttered, and he swooped off into the night. I stood there paralyzed for a few minutes, unable to think or run. My stomach was all tied up in knots, and the sweat rolled down my back. The victim was still alive! I knew I should call the police and tell them what Pd seen. Somewhere deep inside me a warn- ing voice stopped me. Conflicting thoughts pulled me in both di- rections. I didn’t know what to do. Suddenly I came to a decision. I disregarded the dying man’s plea and ran. I didn’t know which way to go. It seemed to me that every doorway might hold the creature I wanted to avoid. I ran toward the main street where there were lights and people hurrying back and forth. Still I had a strange feeling that the vampire was following me. I felt eyes staring at me every moment. I wasn’t conscious of the di- rection or distance, but as I turned a cor- ner I found myself home. I ran up to my room and shut the door. As I pulled down the shade on the window, I saw a figure under the light across the street. I was terrified. My mind was crowded with scenes of the vampire’s chasing me. Days passed, and I was afraid to leave my room. I could’t sleep for fear that someone might enter during the night. There was no food, but I didn’t dare go down to the store for groceries. Daily I was growing weaker. Suddenly on the third night after the mur- der I heard the door slam downstairs. The landlady screamed as if she had seen some- thing inhuman. The stairs creaked as it climbed closer and closer to my room. The door opened, and the blood ran cold in my veins. I gasped when I saw it wasn’t the vampire, but the man I had left to die! JULIUS CAESAR S DAY AT S.H.S. ELI DEMETRI '56 Dear Brutus: I, Caius Julius Caesar, materialized in a city called Somerville at eight-fifteen this morning. I roamed around the city until I came to a magnificent building situated on the top of a hill. I stood there at the portals admiring the scenery, when at eight twenty- nine and one-half. I heard the sound of run- ning feet. I whirled around and saw a wild crowd charging down at me. Suddenly everything went black! When I awoke I found myself lying in a long corridor. There were doors on all sides. I started to get up when I saw, standing Six before me a smiling gentleman who asked me why my toga wasn’t buttoned. I answered him calmly, “I’m sorry sir, but buttons haven’t been invented yet.” Still smiling, he handed me an offense slip and told me to report after school. I was quite confused by all this, so I im- mediately decided to look for a way out. I tried one of the doors and found myself in a large room were many pupils were seated. The man at the front of the room threw a pile of books into my arms and told me to sit down. I sat down next to a girl wearing strange woolen garments on her legs. The students here call them knee socks. She looked at me, giggled, and turning to the girl behind her, whispered, “Ain’t he the craziest?” With as much self-control as I could muster I adjusted the wreath of olive on my head and turned away. No sooner had I done this when a bell rang and the room was emptied quickly. Not wishing to seem con- spicuous, I followed, but decided not to enter any more rooms for a while, for fear I would meet another giggling female. I was wandering around the corridors for a short while when another bell rang. I was all but trampled by the mad rush of pupils hurrying to reach some event they called “Sophomore Lunch.” Soon everything was back to normal in- sanity, and I continued my roaming about when I met that smiling gentleman again. This time he asked to see my corridor per- mit. When I told him I did not know what he was talking about he took me to a little room which he called “the office,” where I sat until two o’clock. At this time another bell rang and all the pupils ran from their rooms and congregated in the halls. The main topic of conversation seemed to be (pardon my slang) “cool cats.” Well, dear Brutus, my day at Somerville High School has come to an end and I am now retiring to my peaceful grave. I am closing with that famous Latin proverb, “Ex- humo te maximum pater!” which means, “I dig you the most, dad!” Yours truly, Caius Julius Ceasar BIRTH OF THE MORNING BEVERLY CONN '55 All is dark. One can still hear the cricket scratching out his little tune. Punctuating the still, cool air, the wild cry of an animal rings out, and the nocturnal chill suddenly reaches deeper into the marrow of even the younger early-riser’s bones. A faint grayness begins to tinge the edges of the sky. As when the glow of a new-lit candle grows from glimmer to revealing radiance and gives a single sharp shadow to the surrounding ob- jects, so the sun warns the awakening world of his coming, for where before only a cav- ernous black bounded the world, bristling crags emerge to tower bleakly against the brightening heavens. The paths of the wood still are dark, but the timid light begins to color the trees and fields. Morning waits on dew-tipped slippers, mo- tionless, and strangely hushed for one brief moment, coaxing from that reluctant sphere the first day spark. Suddenly the sky sets aflame the dingy robe of the night, and vic- torious Morning in her glowing gown steps along from rill to rill, bidding the rising mists come fill her fleecy pockets. The loon on the lake calls a farewell note, and diving (Continued on page 20) Seven A VARSITY MAN Pat Flaherty ’50 Would Jack be disappointed ? This question was on Mr. Anthony’s mind when the porch door slammed. Jack deposited his football equipment on the dining room floor. Well, that was the answer. Jack was disappointed. Right away Mr. Anthony began reason- ing with him, “So what, if you didn’t play today, son. There are other games.” “That’s right, Dad,” replied Jack care- lessly, trying to conceal his sorrow. But Dad knew from Jack’s hollow reply that he wasn’t thinking of future games. It was today’s game that counted today. Just then Mom entered and announced din- ner: “Come on you All American! Wash up, and get your dinner.” “O.K.,” answered Jack, trying to cheer up. After dinner Jack went up to his room to lie down. It was a funny feeling to be a part of the team and not contribute to its support. Only another football player under the same circumstances could actually know how Jack felt. Well, so ended the somber Saturday. Next Saturday came and with it another football game. Jack’s team, Maltonvill High football game. Jack’s team, Maltonville High Maltonville Cathedral. A large crowd ap- peared to cheer both teams. It was a big game! In the third period when Maltonville High was leading 6-0, Coach Henderson sent Jack in. Oh! the thrill, the pang at the heart, and the chills of excitement that passed through him, before he got on the field. He was ac- tualy playing for the varsity! In three minutes Jack was on the bench again. But that didn’t matter. He had played! That Saturday when his team won 8-0, Jack felt like a hero. The hero himself sould not possibly have felt better than Jack. Mr. Anthony was worried. Jack had played, but only three minutes. Would he be dis- appointed ? His answer came soon enough when Jack boomed in with, “We won!” There was Mr. Anthony’s lesson for the day, being taught by his own son. It really doesn’t matter how long or how well you play, as long as you try your best when you get your chance! THE SECOND MAN Edward Sulesky ’55 This was William Anthony’s second year at Grotonsville High School. Since he was not carrying enough points to get promoted into the senior year, Bill decided to make up the extra points by joining an extra activity. He chose the track team. When Bill first went out for track he thought that it would be an easy way to make up those extra points but he soon learned that it was a very difficult sport. Everyday he practiced with the other members of the team for a few hours but he ran in only a half hearted manner. The coach would yell, “Speed up, Bill. Don’t lag behind!” After a month of so, track found its way into Bill’s blood. He began to practice much harder than he ever did. In a short time he began to notice that he was steadily improv- ing. The coach noticed this too and rated him as the second fastest man on the team. The one man Bill couldn’t beat was Abe Alswell, who seemed to be a born runner. Every advancement Bill made ip track was due to hard work, but every advancement Abe made was due to his natural ability. Bill’s event was the fifty yard dash and he did fairly well in it. He came in second most of the time, losing only to Abe Alswell. The biggest track event of the year was here, the meet between Grotonsville High and their rival Springwood High. All the other events, except the fifty yard dash, were run off with the two high schools battling all the way. The score was Grotonsville High 25 and Springwood High 30. Springwood High needed a second place in the fifty yard dash to win the meet and they were pretty sure of getting it with their dash man, Bob Calas. Grotonsville knew that Abe could take first place, but did Bill have chance against Bob Calas? This time the race depended on the second man, not the first. The runners crouched, the gun went off and the runners darted to their feet like a bullet, straight and fast. Bill’s heart was like (Continued on page 9) Eight REAL GONE ATOLL CHARLES BROPHY '55 I was four hours out of Honolulu, flying at about 15,000 feet when my arms got tired. After three weeks of drifting, lying semi- conscious, I felt my raft being lifted by the breakers and finaly touching the firmness of a tiny atoll. I crawled out of the raft, half mad with thirst and hunger, and staggered up to a coconut tree. Finding a coconut, I was trying to break it open when I heard someone hum- ming a melody which sounded like “Cherry Pie.” I blinked my eyes, and what I saw astounded me. A real gone native wearing a pegged loin cloth, was standing over me with a spear poised in his hand. It seemed to me that he was debating whether or not to kill me. Just as he raised his spear in advance of plunging it into my breast, I feebly pointed to my belt loop on which a Sid Button was hanging. When he saw it the native kissed me like a long lost friend, and shouting, “I dig you the most,” ran off into the jungle. Soon he re- turned with a dozen other natives wearing roll collar shirts, suede sandals, and side- burns. Placing me tenderly on a litter, my new found friends took me to their village. The headman, who looked suspiciously like Joe Donnaruma, said, “Slip me some skin, Daddy 0.” I passed out, but not before mur- muring, “Man, you’re real nervous.” When I awoke, I was lying on a couch and was being fanned by two beautiful native girls. Two others were feeding me grapes. I put up with this as best I could. Not many days later, the king visited me and made it clear that if I wished to live I must do a most important favor for him. It seems that he had seen “The Wild One” and had the complete outfit except for the cap. With great ceremony, I presented him my cap complete with chrome goodies and a leather thong. The king, greatly pleased with this, promised to grant me any favor; I asked only to go home. Sadly he acquiesced and gave me a sailing canoe and supplies. As I left, the whole populace turned out and sang “Sweetness.” After many days of sailing, a tramp steamer picked me up and I landed back in the States. Well, that’s my story, Doc. Hey! You ain’t gonna’ put me back in there again! Take this straitjacket off! THE SECOND MAN (Continued from page 8) a triphammer and his legs were like those of a deer for he tried to stay near Abe, who was a few feet in front of him. With one final burst of speed Bill darted across the finish line and loked to see where Bob Calas was. To his amazement he saw that he had beaten Bob. The Grotonsville rooters were in wild tu- mult for they had won the meet! William Anthony had a warm feeling of pride that day, for he realized that the second man is an important man. Nine The social season at S.H.S. opened tradition- ally with the Student Council Dance on Oc- tober 22. Hal Ross and his band were there to supply the music and helped to make the dance the success that it was. Traditionally, the football team was honored at this first dance. Cheers for the coach, team, and co- captains were led by Mary Lou Pacific, Ginny Smithers and Dotty Bernicchi. MOVIES FOR MODERNS On September 25 the Radiator reviewing committee were received at the Kenmore Theatre, to see the Alec Guiness production —“Stratford Adventure. This fine true story shows the struggle of a dream of bring- ing Shakespeare’s art to a small town in Can- ada into reality. How it is finally accom- plished, with the able direction of Guiness, is a thrilling picture. Canada’s beautiful scen- ery is well shown, also, adding to the pic- ture’s charm. The companion picture—Terena Rattigan’s “The Final Test’’ is a rollicking and some- times touching comedy of a young boy’s ad- miration for a playwright, played to per- fection by Robert Morley, and his cricket- playing father. A light view of the English cricket followers is taken, and the picture is certainly highly enjoyable. The annual Hallowe’en Hop, on October 29, sponsored by the Players’ Club was a big success, both socially and financially. Have any of the faces you’ve seen cn your TV screen lately seemed familiar? Perhaps they were, for members of the Players’ Club ap- peared on WTAO-TV on October 25. They held a mock meeting and decided on the cast for their play. “Cheaper by the Dozen” is the play chosen for the annual Harriet M. Bell scholarship play to be held December 10. The proceeds of this play will be used to help a worthy senior in higher education. The cast chosen includes: Herbert Bourne Mr. GilbreLh Margery Barett Mrs. Gilbreth Frances Accorto Ann, the oldest daughter Ann MacLeod Ernstein, the ‘next’ daughter Robert Couture Frank, the oldest boy John Knight The cheerleader Raymond Ogonowsky, Larry, Ann’s boyfriend Mr Berra and Mr. Jones, who will be the faculty advisors, are making plans with the Somerville Kiwanis Club for the establish- ment of a Key Club here at Somerville High School. This will be a Junior Kiwanis Club— a club whose purpose is service; service to the school and community. Membership is open to all boys interested in this type of club, the first Key Club in the history of Som- erville High. Watch the bulletin for notices. Did you know about the new Aeronautics Club? The purpose of this club, as stated in the preamble to their constitution is “to gen- erate a better knowledge of the Aviation World for those who are interested in this science. This club will strive to introduce the importance of Aviation and the effects it has had on everyday life.” Films from the Army as well as slides about aviation have been and will continue to be shown. Field trips and speakers are Ten planned for their programs. The advisors are Mr. Hickey and Mr. Simmons. The officers are: President—James Johnson Secretary—Louise Voishnis Treasurer—Lawrence Humber New members are welcome, so mend your parachutes, polish your goggles and join! We have been very proud of the appear- ance of the band at our football games, and we especially like their new music. (Sh-Boom, Shoemaker, etc.) Talent Night, which was held November 4 was a wonderful evenings entertainment. The great variety of solo work — dances, vocals, instrumentals, and excellent choral music by the Entertainment Group, Girls’ Choir, and Boy’s Glee Club, were enjoyed by all who attended. The Boys’ Glee Club is having a dance November 20. The disc jockey will be Stan Richards, the tickets are 75c and all are in- vited. The Entertainment Group has been very busy, appearing in Talent Night, giving Thanksgiving programs, and preparing for the annual rush of Christmas programs. Congratulations to them for their fne work! Since, during the preparation of their first debate, the members of Portia, our girls’ de- bating society, were denied their right of freedom of speech, their advisor resigned. The members, however, have been holding regular meetings while waiting for a new advisor to be appointed. The Portia Orchid Festival, held Novem- ber 10, was one of the prettiest dances of the year. Bob Clayton, disc jockey, added much to the success of the dance, and every girl who attended was thrilled to receive an orchid. The Portia girls, working under dif- ficult circumstances, are to be congratulated for running a most unusual dance. The Webster Debating Society, under the new direction of Mr. Thornton is well under way this year with many topics scheduled for debate. New members were welcomed into the club this October. The officers are: President—Earle Prentiss Vice-President—Thomas Wi 1 ton Secretary—Robert Carlton Treasurer—Daniel Freitus Student Council Representative— Paul Heneghan News Manager—Alan Pierce This year, subscribers to our school mag- azine will be able to attend the Radiator Dance at half price. They will receive their four copies of the Radiator, with six to eight copies of the Roto for the regular subscrip- tion fee. This means that, when you subscribe, an evening of fun will cost you only 25c. This dance will be held December 3. Congratulations to rooms 144, 145, and 247 for reaching 100% in our subscription drive. Somerville High School Social Calendar November 26—Thanksgiving Day game with Waltham. December 3—Radiator Dance. December 10—Players’ Club Scholarship Play. December 17—First Basketball game. Starting December 28, and continuiing. Basketball every Tuesday and Friday. We are sorry to hear that Miss Mary Smith of the English Department and Miss Alice Scanlan, the School Nurse, are ill. We hope they will soon be back with us. Miss Helen O’Brien is in room 141 again, after spending a year in Hawaii, as an ex- change teacher. Nice to see you back, Miss O'Brien. Miss Dorothy Wyman of our English De- partment, and Mr. George L. Kirk, of Ver- mont recently annonced their marriage at Martha’s Vineyard on October 9. We wish them both every happiness. Eleven ALUMNI Iit. Rev. (Monsignor) George M. I)o vd, ’20 On a list of Somerville’s greatest athletes printed in the Boston Post last year was the name of George Dowd. Perhaps we should pause for a moment to consider the accomp- lishments of this alumnus of ours, both on the ball field, and, presently, in an even greater field. George Dowd won wide recognition as a Somerville High School football and baseball star. In his senior year, running from the halfback position, he sparked his team to the gridiron Suburban League Championship, and a post-season game at Toledo, Ohio. He dislocated his collar bone during practice, but continued to play with a collar brace for the balance of the schedule. With the arrival of the 1920 baseball sea- son, Dowd donned a second baseman’s glove to captain the Red and Blue to another league championship. Hitting at a .422 clip, he was chosen “All-Scholastic.” During the summer of 1920, George Dowd was offered a tryout with the Chicago Cubs, but declined, for he wished to further his education. He did not give up the diamond, however, for he continued to play semi-pro baseball. After a recurrence of his old football in- jury forced him to withdraw from sports in h.s junior year at Boston College, George Dowd made a great decision. He turned from the path of athletic glory to follow in the footsteps of his Lord. Following graduation from Boston College, Ceorge Dowd entered St. John’s Seminary, and was ordained a priest in April of 1929. Inflamed with the intense love of athletic competition, Father Dowd became Director of the Catholic High School League in 1932, and organized the New England Catholic- High School Basketball Tournament in 1933. He was appointed Director of the Catholic- Youth Organization, known as the C.Y.O., in 1938. From this position Rev. Dowd was re- quired to coordinate and stimulate youth ac- tivities in the 375 parishes within the Arch- diocese. Under his direction, the Archdio- cesan C.Y.O. of Boston became exceedingly (Turn to page 15) Twelve F (I I) i I! A L I 1. Vin Corcoran, Richard Danner, Anthony Celli, Richord Coin, Don Allard, Poul Howard, Mel Burt, Ed Marino, Ed Vollery, Ed Duchorme, Alan Bedrosian, Robert Johnson. 2. Coach Arthur Sotvito, Michael McLoughlm, John Corcoran, George Noonc, Wolter Mottos, Harold Webber, Jim Dewirc, John Sullivon, John DcVincentis, Williom Gallant, Chorlcs Forr, Lorry Wi son, Albert Cullen, Coach Fronk Zammarchi 3. Coach John Kaston, Charles B’osio, Robert Mochi, Paul Di Pasquale, Dick Delmont, Robert Luther, Robert Costignoli, Donald Corcoron, John Mullen, Nick Zahorias, Fred Manke, Richard Marcotti, Robert McLucas, Manager Roymond Ogonowski Highlighting the 1954 football season was the returning of 32 veterans from last year. The team is led by two capable co-captains, ends Mel Burt and Paul Howard. Under the able hand of coach Zammarchi and his as- sistants, John Kastan and Arthur Setudo, the team has had a near perfect record, thus fai- th is season. Arlington Bows The Red and Blue opened against Arling- ton on September 25, and for the first time in years emerged victorious, 19 to 0. Edges Everett Somerville won its second game of the sea- son by beating Everett 6-0. Quarterback Don Allard crashed over from the one-yard line in the second period to score the game’s only touchdown. Nipped by Medford On October 9, the Somerville victory streak was halted as a heart-breaker was lost to arch-rival Medford, 14 to 13. An Allard to Cain pass brought the first touchdown. Ed Vallery converted. Co-captain Mel Burt scored the second tally on a pass from Allard. An in- tercepted pass caused the Mustangs to score in a last period drive. Tops Chelsea With the Medford upset still fresh S.H.S. set out to avenge its defeat. They did just that by shading the Chelsea “Red Devils,” 13 to 7. Quarterback Don Allard and Ed Val- lery both scored. It was a hard fought game and Chelsea waged a stubborn but futile battle. Flattens Lawrence The Red and Blue gave a star performance in disposing of Lawrence 32 to 12. Sophomore Mike McLaughlin crashed through the line to block a kick but caught the ball himself and scooted 40 yards to score. Ed Vallery con- verted and also scored the next tally. Don Allard lofted a scoring aerial into the arms of Dick Cain. A few minutes later Cain scored again on a crack from the six. Ed Ma- rino went over for the final score. Romps Over Quincy In the only home game, held at Tufts’ oval, the Red and Blue blasted a hapless Quincy eleven 25 to 12. S. H. S. roared to a 13 to 6 lead in six minutes, with Don Allard and Ed Marino in the starring roles. Don Allard heaved a long pass to co-captain Paul How- ard, who was downed on the one foot line. A Thirteen quarterback sneak tied up the score 6-6. Quincy tallied again, but so did Somerville. Dick Cain and Ed Marino both went over to score. S.H.S. Tops Malden The Red and Blue moved temporarily into first place in the Greater Boston League by overpowering a determined Malden eleven, 26-14. Our versatile quaterback Don Allard was as brilliant as usual along with Dick Cain and Ed Marino. The unsung heroes, the linemen, were outstanding in their play. Vin- nie Corcoran, Ed Ducharme, and Bob John- son each deserve a round of applause for the fine game they played. WEYMOUTH EDGED On November 13th Weymouth played host to the Red and Blue. Co-Captain Mel Burt and fullback Ed Vallery were both out of the game with leg injuries and in the early min- utes of the game Ed Marino acquired a few cracked ribs. Substitute Bill Gallant played an excellent game at halfback, going over for two of the S.H.S. touchdowns. Allard, Cain and Wilson also should be commended for their fine play. Although for awhile it was nip and tuck, the Somerville gridders out- classed their opponents on the field and in the air. Despite the injuries the home team edged a fighting Weymouth eleven 19 to 12. CROSS COUNTRY Somerville High’s long distance runners dropped their first meet of the season to Malden Catholic, 27 to 28, at Fresh Pond, Cambridge, on October 1. The loss was due to the fact that Anthony DiSarcina, after he had finished second in the race, was disquali- fied for running outside the course markers, and so the Somerville boys, who thought that they had won the meet by a point, instead found themselves defeated by a single point. George Wheaton finished second in the race and Ernie Supurio, fourth. Frank O’Laughlin and Jackie Barrett placed sixth and seventh respectively. Don DiBona finished tenth, and Ronny Baptiste and Walter Shields came in eleventh and twelfth in that order. Tom Mc- Namara placed fiifteenth and John Lovely, sixteenth. The winner’s time for the two- and-one-half mile race was 14 minutes and 24 sconds. Rindge Tech’s football team might have been in a sad condition but their track team was in top form as they beat Somerville 16 to 43, on October 8. George Wheaton placed fifth, followed by Ernie Supurio, Elia DiMetri, Anthony DiSarcina, Walter Shields, Frank O’Laughlin, Don DiBona, Jack Barrett, Ron Baptiste, and Leo Johnson, who, oddly enough, finished eighth, ninth, tenth, elev- enth, twelfth, thirteenth fourteenth, fif- teenth, and sixteenth, in that order. On October 15 Brookline beat the locals 20 to 38. George Wheaton placed third and Jack Barrett, fifth. The ninth through the fourteenth places were taken by Elia Di- Metri, Anthony DiSarcina, Don DiBona, Walter Shields, Frank O’Laughlin, and Ed Sulesky, in that order. John Lovely fiinished sixteenth, and Charles Nickerson eighteenth. A strong B. C. High team defeated Som- erville by a score of 15 to 55 on October 22. On this same day Brookline raced Rindge and a Brookline lad named Dave Campana broke the record for the two and one-half mile course by running the distance in 12 minutes 57.8 seconds. The former record of 13 minutes 20 seconds was held by Fran Cummings of Somerville, who set that mark last year. However, after four losses the Red and Blue’s runners came through in the last meet of the season on October 28, with a 28 to 31 victory over Cambridge Latin. Jack Barrett and George Wheaton led the Somerville team to the victory by placing third and fourth respectively. They were followed by the rest of the team, consisting of Ron Bap- tiste, Elia DiMetri, Anthony DiSarcina, Ernie Spurio, Don DiBona, Bob Carlton, Walter Shields, and John Lovely, which captured the sixth through twelfth places in that order, with the exception of John Lovely, who fin- ished fourteenth. Now that the Cross Country season has ended, the boys are looking forward with an- ticipation to the start of the winter track sea- son, which will get under way with the first meet on January 1. Fourteen GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The G.A.A. has started off with a bang! Spurred on by the 1954-1955 officers: Vir- ginia Smithers, president; Lorraine Maxwell vice-president; Jane Emerson, secretary Louise Voishnis, treasurer; and Betty Bru- net, Student Council representative, the girls have begun a five day program. On Mondays and Wednesdays the basket- ball team, headed by captain Mary Maciel and manager Jean Merlino, meets and prac- tices for its games, which are played on Tuesdays. After the Christmas vacation, our team will play Arlington, Winthrop, Belmont, Mal- den, Woburn, Cambridge High and Latin, and Newton. On Wednesday those girls wo don’t care to play basketball, get their chance at bowl- ing with a competitive game every week. S.H.S. has a number of superb girl bowders!! The bowling session is well directed by its captain, Mary Stiles, and its manager, Rose- marie Maiella. Then comes a duck in the “Y” pool on Thursdays. Leading the wray for the girls in swimming are Ginny Smithers and Grace Markel, captain and manager respectively. Every third week the girls have their chance to “show their stuff.” The beginners, inter- mediates, and advanced swimmers alternate weekly. Did you ever hit a birdie? Well that’s wrhat the badminton team does every Friday after- noon after school. Headed by Jean Sharkey, captain, and Pat Flaherty, manager, the girls pair off in teams and oppose each other. At the end of the year, a championship team will be selected according to records kept dur- ing the tournament to be held during the winter or early spring. Thanks to the physical education teachers, Miss Snell, Miss McLoughlin, and Miss Daley, the above program can be fully carried out. With all the team spirit that the girls are show ing, the club can’t help but have a suc- cessful year. ALUMNI (Continued from page 12) prominent throughout the country, and now is considered one of the top C.Y.O. units. At present a Monsignor, he has been ap- pointed National Director of the Catholic Committee on Scouting. Monsignor Dowd was awarded the Silver Antelope by the Boy Scouts of America in 1948 for meritorious service to the boyhood of the New' England Region. Monsignor Dowd is now the Parish Priest at St. Mary’s Church in Franklin, Mass. The great man is still serving his country well in the tremendous task of combating juve- nile delinquency. The years have been kind to him, as he continues to take an active inter- est in sports and youth activities. Fifteen II A V F. Y II U MET? JOHN HOLMY ’55 If you haven’t noticed a tall, blond, nice- looking boy, you certainly should. He is none other than John Holmy, who enjoys listening to “Stardust” by Glen Miller. John was a member of the group that rep- resented the Player’s Club on WTAO-TV in a discussion on juvenile delinquency. He spends his time, when not in classes or work- ing, between the Red Cross Council, the Aero- nautics Club, and the National Honor So- ciety. He also finds time to go swimming, ice skating, and to play a little basketball, too. However, he seems to like track best of all. Girls, if you are 5'4 tall, and have chest- nut brown hair, green eyes, a few freckles, and a good personality you may be John’s dream girl! Applicants can apply 251. There is something that John’s not too fussy about, and that is food. He says he eats about six times a day and has no pref- erence as long as it is edible. John claims that nothing embarassing ever happend to him, but we have out doubts. His pet peeve is conceited people. John has recently been elected President of the Key Club. An engineer or research worker in maih or chemistry is his desire. The college or uni- versity that he attends will be fortunate, for not only does he have a wonderful per- sonality, but a high scholastic record, too! MARY CAHALAN ’55 This bright little 5' 31 2 miss may flash her pretty blond head around the next corner anytime, so watch out, you taller-than-she-is (the taller the better)—boys with interesting eyes. You might eventualy find yourself gaz- ing into her own blue ones over a pizza or even a steaming dish of her pappy’s delicious Italian spaghetti. It won’t be too hard to find her—just look in on the Girl’s Glee Club, Entertainment Group, Girls’ Choir, the Radi- ator room, or the V.P’s seat in Portia. Look hard, for she’s here one moment and gone the next. Symphony Sid just doesn’t send her be- cause she dislikes “Fag” music and can’t stand conceited people. She loves to sing, and spends her Tuesday evenings at the Com- munity chorus; Wednesdays you may find her at the Tri-Hi-Y. She likes bowling, bad- minton, swimming, and minature golf. EddTe Fisher’s style just seems to suit her in gen- eral, she says, but the Ames Brothers with their “Naughty Lady of Shady Lane” are at the top of her personal hit parade. Her all- time hit favorite is “Tenderly.” She says her most embarrassing moment was the evening she and her date got lost and had to stop at a motel for directions. When she graduates. Mary is planning to take her nurse’s training at Massachusetts General Hospital. Best wishes from all of us, Mary, to a very “sweet kid.” Sixteen DONALD ALLARD 55 If someone were to ask you for your opin- ion of the best all-round athlete at the high school, probably one of the first names to come to your mind would be that of Don Allard. This handsome 61 senior has hazel eyes and blond hair, and he is the star quarterback of the football team and co-cap- tain of our basketball team. When it comes to food, Don isn’t hard to please. He has no particular favorites, just so long as its edible. Girls! If you are about 5 3 , with blond hair and blue eyes, quiet, and if you have a pleasing personality, you could be Don’s dream girl. It isn’t hard to guess that sports are Don’s first love. Besides football and basketball, Don likes to swim and play pool. And, believe it or not, Don finds some time to listen to music. His favorite song is “Skokian” by the Four Lads. His favorite singers are Don Car- roll and Theresa Brewer. When asked about his most embarrassing moment, Don said he didn’t have any, until he was interviewed by the Radiator. (What was embarrassing about that, Don?) When Don is around keep your voices down to a low murmur, because his pet peeve is noisy people. Don claims that he has no definite plans for the future, but we’re sure that you will agree with us when we say that with his wonderful personality and athletic ability he will always be on top! ELAINE SHEPHERD ’55 Bif-bam! Here comes the band; and who is that snappy drum-majorette leading them on to the field? Why that’s Elaine Shepherd, of of course! As a Sophomore, 5'6 hazel eyed Elaine was the second leader of the drum-majorettes, but for the past two years she has been the captain, and leader in all they do. Perhaps you have seen this pretty senior in the Glee Club or in last year’s talent night, where she danced and twirled. This Iota Gamma gal is also on Junior Night Com- mittee. Elaine’s “dream man” should be: 1. 6' tall or over. 2. Brunet, brown (wavy hair). 3. Rugged (Athletes preferred, but not necessary). If you met these requirements and like to to dance too, you can join the line outside 245. Beware—silly boys annoy her! When this smiling senior isn’t having too much trouble with a trig problem, she just relaxes to the music of Stan Kenton and a big dish of ice cream. For three years now, Elaine has strutted her stuff and twirled her way into the hearts of many. In a year or two, we will most like- ly see her again, twirling for the University of Massachusetts. We all wish you luck, Elaine, and we know that you will be a success in whatever you do. Seventeen CLASS OF 1954 SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIZES. AWARDS 1. The Harriet M. Bell Scholarships: Angela Al- bano, Edna Allen, Robert Clotty. William Crotty, Vincent DeAngelis. 2. The Somerville Teachers’ Club Scholarships: Marietta Camelio, Marie Campisano, Jacquelynne McLucas, Harold Lynde. 3. The Somerville Schoolmen’s Scholarship: An- thony Fedele. 4. Somerville High School Music Department Schol- arships: Anna Kiladis, Robert McEvoy, John Murray. 5. Portia Debating Society Scholarship: Tilia Fan- tasia. 6. Washington and Franklin Medal: Ronald Ghira della. 7. Prize—I). S. History—Non-Preparatory Course: Robert Troy. 8. A. Marguerite Browne French Award: Anna Kiladis. 9. Sarah Fox Latin Prize: Doris Ells. 10. Irene E. Kenney Chemistry Prize: Patrick Sciaraffa. 11. Art Club Award: Angela Albano. 12. Players’ Club Award: Frank Calia. 13. Arthur A. Smith Medals: Elizabeth Short, An- thony Fedele. 14. John M. Lynch, Jr., Trophy: Ira Stepanian. 15. Bob Osgood Memorial Trophy: Harvey Mills. 16. The Moynihan Cup: Ronald Paiva. 17. Harvard College Scholarship: Patrick Sciaraffa. 18. Northeastern University Scholarship: Elwood Shields. 19. American Baptist Convention Scholarship: Lois Crocker. 20. Old Powder House Club of Somerville Scholar- ship: Lois Crocker. 21. Assumption Greek-Orthodox Church Scholar- ships: Anna Kiladis, George Couloriotes. 22. Daughters of the American Revolution Certifi- cate: Tilia Fantasia. 23. Bouve-Boston School at Tufts College Scholar- ship: Tilia Fantasia. 24. Boston University General Scholarship: Tilia Fantasia. 25. Allis-Chalmers Corp. Scholarship: Tilia Fantasia. 26. Boston Globe—Journalism Citation and Scholar- ship: Anthony Fedele. 27. Junior Division—Sons of Italy—Grand Lodge of Mass. — Citation and Scholarshij : Anthony Fedele. 28. James A. Logan Post No. 6800, V.F.W., Citation and Scholarship: Anthony Fedele. 29. Boston College Club of Somerville, an Award: Anthony Fedele. 30. Boston University General Scholarship: James Forte. 31. Boston University General Scholarship: Anna Kiladis. 32. Elsie R. Ericson Scholarship: Harold Lynde. 33. Massachusetts Osteopathic Hospital — Nursing Scholarship: Beverly MacKillop. 34. Lions Cup: Philip Reavis. 35. Class of 1928—Somerville High School—Gift: Elizabeth Short. 36. American Legion Trophy — Post No. 19: Philip Reavis. 37. Boston College Alumni Scholarship: John Murray. OFF THE RECORD Elaine Kotell ’56 “What the heck is the Mambo?” This quotation has been heard quite fre- quently now as the latest tpye of song from Latin America has swept the nation. The people asking this question are either those who are singing the new recording by Vaughn Monroe, “They Were Doing the Mambo ' or those who just aren't up to the latest standards in music. Perry Como's “Pappa Loves Mambo” is also going over very well as far as record sales are concerned. It is very catchy, and, of course, Perry adds his own glamour and charm to make it a smash hit. They even have Rudolph doing the Mambo with the new record “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Mambo.” Along with the mambo, various other songs with different rhythms are becoming pop- ular. Sarah Vaughn and “Make Yourself Comfortable” is really coming up the ladder. Eddie Fisher is keeping in the headlines again with his latest song, “If I Ever Needed You.” It has sold about five thousand records so far, and this number is increasing steadily. Eddie plans to star in a new musical with the future “Mrs. Fisher,” Debbie Reynolds. “Mobile” by Julius La Rosa, is heard quite often on the best Disc Jockey shows. It is a cute, catchy tune in which Julie sounds very much like Frank Sinatra. Speaking of Frank Sinatra, his latest record “The Christmas Waltz,” a new and very beautiful song, is one of the first Christmas songs to be played this season. The Four Aces with their rendition of “It’s A Woman’s World,” are giving out with their best, which is very good! Archie Bleyer and his band have the top recording of “The Bandit.” Eighteen Pnet’s I'.mnm THE DUEL Bob Carlton ’55 The flaming sun sets slowly, Under lazy western skies. As slender shadows lace the ground, The tension starts to rise. For, the sheriff and the outlaw, Each with his own renown, Are meeting here to have it out, In noisy ’Frisco Town. At each end of the street they stand, Each grimly sets his jaw, The frightened townsfolk watch in fear; Then suddenly they draw! The sheriff’s bullet finds its mark— His foe is badly hurt, He staggers, stumbles, crumples, Pitches forward in the dirt! The duel is now concluded, No longer sixguns roar. Peace reigns supreme throughout the town, The Law wins out once more! SUNSET Roberta Grant ’55 The sun sank lower in the West; The evening star came out; A purple cloud, gold-fringed, swam near; A whippoorwill sang softly in the woods; A deer sprang through the bogs in twilight shade; A fish leaped in the pond; a dog barked once; And darkness covered all. THE LAST VOYAGE Ronald Baptiste ’56 The helmsman tightly gripped the wheel, one dark and stormy night. Upon his shoulders rested the safety of the crew. His eyes were fixed ahead; he peered not left nor right. He had to watch the driving sea, with vigil ever true. The ship swayed to and fro, falt’ring on each waves’ crest. He grasped the wheel more firmly then; his stature was erect But wind and rain obscured his view; The sails whined in distress. A looming reef! a deafening crash! That dreadful night a ship was wrecked. THE WEARY PEN Beverly Conn ’55 Little pen, you are tired. You have plied far too long. Your strokes are uncertain now, And your point has splayed In a most undignified manner. Lay thee down, weary little pen, Lay thee down to thy rest, And I shall go to mine. FALL Beverly Conn ’55 A gust of wind Stirs among the treetops; A rusty leaf In its downward descent Momentarily matches The ruddy face of a child On his way to school. Swiftly, The breeze sweeps the lonely leaf After the child And swirls it playfully About his feet. With a sprightly skip, The child is gone, And the breeze Sadly drops its small burden To the ground. The street again Is quiet. Nineteen BIRTH OF THE MORNING (Continued from page 7) from sight with his mate, leaves scarcely a ripple. The fisherman lays aside his oar and sits patiently waiting the welcome and fa- miliar tug on his line. The pretty maid with her empty pail makes her way to the barn, and turning in abruptly, disappears with a flick of her sleek brown braids, and a flash of a trim browned ankle. A low chorus of animal sounds greets her ar- rival, and her sweet young voice can be heard in answer. A moment later her lithe young form ap- pears again at the door, and with sparkling eye, she calls to the house. Another figure, stooped and heavy-set, soon joins her, and if one follows the girl and her father into the dim recesses of the hay-filled barn, he, too, may see the shaky little calf, being washed of its birthwetness by her spent but proud mother. The day is born, and now the young calf. Let no one watch them age, but let him re- member them in the light of sweet new birth. ELECTION PREVIEW FOR THE EDITORS Richard Howe ’55 The Boston Globe sponsored the first high school editor’s meeting of 1954-1955 on Oc- tober 18 in the main ballroom of the Shera- ton Plaza. The meeting was attended by staff members of high school publications within a thirty mile radius of Boston. Attending from our school were Robert Carlton, Bev- erly Conn, Robert Rudolph, Diane Doggett, Stephen Harris, Patricia Flaherty, Elaine Kotell, and Richard Howe. Mr. John Taylor of the Globe’s Publicity Department outlined the program for the current school year: four meetings, each with a guest of honor, and four Saturday morning fiilm previews. The Globe meetings are held to impress upon the school editors the general make-up of the Globe and other good newspapers, to give credit and enjoy- ment to the thankless workers on a high school publication; and to teach the news- paper business. Mr. Taylor stated that the Globe would award prizes for the best write- ups of each meeting. Mr. Taylor introduced the guest speaker, Washington correspondent Doris Fleeson, who began her talk on the mid-term elections by mentioning a few noteworthy trends. She stated that the party in power almost always loses seats in both House and Senate as a result of the mid-term elections; warning that while a light Republican vote might be expected due to possible lethargy on the part of the voters, the Democrats would be certain to go to the polls to register their dissatisfaction with the Republican office-holders. In explaining the major issues of the cur- rent election, Miss Fleeson labeled farmers and unemployment as the chief points for de- bate. While stating that the Republicans are counting on the overwhelming popularity of President Eisenhower, Miss Fleeson cau- tioned the “G.O.P.” that “Our President is influenced to a great extent by his military training. Instead of keeping important mat- ters secret, he should hold more press con- ferences to inform the people of what he is doing.” She explained that in her opinion the Eisenhower program is good, but he is not getting it across to the people; and as a result we are losing the propaganda game. “Instead of counting on Eisenhower’s pop- ularity alone,” she continued, “the Republi- cans should have pointed out that they have changed the country greatly, and that, in order to continue this program, Eisenhower must have the support of a Republican Con- gress.” Miss Fleeson also considered several other issues: the Korean War, security risks, for- eign policy, the new segregation law, the Watkins report, and Senator McCarthy, ex- pressing the opinion that they would not have much effect on the final outcome. In bringing her talk to a close, Miss Fleeson listed the key states in the election: Illinois, Maine, Michigan, California, and New York. The meeting was brought to a close as the Globe provided cake, coke and ice cream while the editors informally discussed the (Turn to page 28) Twenty Finally after two years of hard work, studying and dreaming we’re seniors, spend- ing all our hard earned money for rings, pic- tures and yearbooks. The cellmates of 241 gather together, plug- ging, and studying their subjects diligently every Special period. Here are some world beaters: George McLaughlin, president of the “Junior Woodchucks” is our beloved clas? proctor. Rosemond Miele, 241’s Dale Evans is planning to start a Tony Despirito Fan Club for all Somerville High’s lonesome horse lovers. Dick Cain, the heir to the mayonnaise millions, is a member of Somerville’s out- standing football team. Robert (“Duff Duff”) Mcndi, has given up being a drummer in the S.H.S. band in order to work his way up to president of the Western Union Telegraph Company. At present he is a messenger boy. John “C” Burke, who is a three year man on Miss McDonnell’s well-drilled traffic squad, is almost a cinch to win the annual scholar- ship given by the General Custer’s School of Traffic Officers for this school’s best police- man. 241 has two candidates who practiced for the “Talent Show” without fail every special period. They were Pete Colozzi who sang “The Bandit” and Nancy Piccolo who played “Second Fiddle.” Where do Dick Cain and Gail Perry wander every special period? The election fever has left its mark on 144. Best dressed boy, John Juvolakis; best- dressed girl, Nancy Santangelo; best looking, Sally Rhynold and Danny Catazano; Class clowns, Tcny Cimorille and Evelyn Del Gardio; Miss Personality, Mary Conroy; Mr. Personality, Joe DiModica; Most troubles- some Ed Vallery and Lola Davis; Class Flirts, Lola Davis and Tony Cimorille; Most popular, Herbert Bourne and Mary Conroy. We have one question: Where do Mary Conroy and Collette Angelis disappear to e ery special period? If out of a blue sky you hear an “ow,” it’s Eddie Vallery. 143 has six mysteries which we wish Sgt. Joe Friday of Dragnet could answer. What dees the class chat about so much during special period? Who is the girl heart-broken over the loss of her football hero? What favo- rite pastime has Richard (the 2nd Red But- tons) Delmont have besides football? Why is William Rose always reading a basketball book? Who is the class pest in the second row? If anyone can answer these mysteries, please come to 143. Here are the athletes from 143. Football: Richard Delmont; Hockey, Paul O’Connor, John Leahy; Basketball, William Rose. Girls in the spotlight: Drum Majorette Helen Kelly; and Secretary of Portia, Janet Silva. 150 would like to welcome the new sopho- Twcnty-one mores and wish the best of luck to the Juniors. We have two mysteries in 150. We would like to know how Cesare Cingarelli does ways gets a seat in the lunchroom. What does Marilyn Gore write about in the special period? We are glad to say that 150 is well represented on the Traffic Squad and foot- ball team. We are sorry to say that the fool- ball team has brought us one casualty, namely, Walter Mattos. Come all-come one-to wail up a storm in 141. We’ve got Ray Forcina and his talking trumpet with Dick Hardy accompanying by selling the pencils. When Joe Curran with his musical window shade, goes “rip-rip” Lor- raine (Mambo) McMahon really makes those feet move. Pat (Cha-Cha) Landers and Jean (Morlena) Fitzpatrick can really wail every time they see the water fountain’s main at- traction. Now Colin Adamson with his mys- tery chair really makes time—all the way up to the front of the room and after school. Elaine Lees, Anne Kelly, and Joanne LePore make a pretty buzzing sound every special period with Vern Pitts leading the harmony. Nancy Ramsey and her yellow paints are really doing a job on the blackboard. This room is busy all the time with Mary Gillette and her magic baton leading session and Mary Lou Pacific cheering them on. In 145 during special period the Japanese Ambassador, Lois Nunziato, finds David Cravo’s entertainment very pleasant. But back to local gossip. Patricia Greco is get- ting the sophomores of 350 all “shook up.” The Aviation crew, consisting of David Cravo and Dennis Vogelites, are working double duty lately flying their own supersonic jets around. In 243: Thomas McNamara, Proctor, and Dorothy Day, Assistant Proctor; bank treas- urer, Steven Stavros and Joan Camacho; Dick Danner, member of the football team; and Joanne Newman cheerleader. Some pertinent questions from 243: 1. How much success will “Debonaire Clyde Fitch” achieve? 2. Who is the Phantom Goon of Mr. Beaver’s second period algebra class? 3. Will that infamous quartet Novicello, Cardoso, Buckley, Michaud) of the English class survive the Blitz? Here’s the jive from 245. We are very priv- ileged and happy to have star football player Don Allard; cheerleaders Dorothy Bernicchi, Nancy Lynch, and Barbara Flynn; Drum Majorette Captain Elaine Shepherd and Drum Majorette Helen Laughlin. A few questions in our room are: What can we do to tell the twins, Janice and Janet Menino, apart? How come John Mc- Cann is so tired all the time? What makes Thomas Thibault so popular with a certain girl? Why does everyone shiver and shake before giving oral topics in English and His- tory ? If the girls of 147 want information on how to keep a beautiful wave in their hair they should consult Bruce Brown. He seems to be doing all right. One question we’d like answered is: Why does Carol Smith use up her special period day dreaming? Could it be because of a certain boy going into the service? We of 147 dare: Dottie Santangelo to stay soberfaced for a whole week of special periods; Brian Coady to become a famous scientist; Rose Marie Nardella to do less than 70 words a minute in typing; Elinor Fin- negan to marry a millionaire; John Collins to wear white bucks; Freddie Zirpolo to but- ton his shirt collar; Mary Werner to “go steady” with one boy at a time; John Frano- vich to date a midget; Bruce Brown to bring home more than one book a night; and Gerry Milano to stop talking. Here is some gossip from 247. Why are Clara Patalano and Mary Angelo always stopping short when they go by 251 ? Why does Alice Carey visit us after lunch every day? Where do Anne Johansen and Barbara Radochia go every day during special? 247 is proud of its good football player William Gallant. We have a new aunt in 247, Issie Mooradian. 247 has decided on their joint Christmas present for Miss Canavan. It will be a Mono- grammed crash helmet to protect her from falling maps, window shades, etc. Any con- tributions to this cause will be gratefully ac- cepted. It was during a special period in 149 that we were whalin’ up a storm and these ques- Twcnfy-two MTIOML HDIVOR SOCIETY Class (if 1055 First Ilrawinq 1. Claro Patolano, Mary Cohalan, Rose Marie Nardello, 8evcrly Conn, Frances Accorto, Cecelia Keller, Louise Voishnis, and Thcrcso Foppiano. 2. Robert Rudolph, Isabella Moorodion, Mary Stiles, Roberta Grant, Eileen Geer, Carolyn Wade, Jone Emerson, Dorothy Doy, and Charles Brophy. 3. Robert Ghioni, Edmund Le Blanc, John Holmy, Robert Strokes, Lawrence Weene, Earle Prentiss, Richard Burns, and Steve Kourepenis. tions came up before the class. Will Rosalind Anderson and Rita Corazzini finish their argyle socks before Christmas? Where did Charlie McNutt learn to Mambo? Why has Jean Dobson taken a sudden interest in Som- erville Trade High ? Who are the stand-ins for Marilyn Monroe and Dagmar in 149? What is the sudden change in Deanna De Cresengo? Freddie Theroux maybe? Richie Coyne al- ways manages to get a sixth period. Is it because Miss Nugent likes him or does he like Miss Nugent? If anyone finds the an- swers to any of these questions, submit to 149 personally. 249 is glad to have Miss Carven back after her long illness. We are glad she is feeling well enough to be here, since you have to be in pretty good health to keep down this class. 244’s really leading the way this year with almost every S.H.S. organization represented by our seniors. To start off our list: Robert Rudolph, Vice-President of Student Council, Class Treasurer, member of the Radiator, and member of National Honor Society. Next comes Jane Emerson, member of National Honor Society, Girls’ Glee Club, Girls’ Choir, Entertainment Group, Girls’ Basketball team, member of the Radiator, and Secretary of the G.A.A. Ginny Smithers, captain of girl’s swimming, President of G.A.A, member of the Radiator and a cheerleader. The C.D.D. has three members from our class. They are Henry Dionne, Edward Arnold, and Thomas Wilton. Joan Passero adds to our list by be- ing a member of the Aviation Club. John De Vincentis rounds off the list by being on the football team. There are rumors that 251 is associating with the Record World. Bob Carlton is sing- ing duets with Fats Domino, Earle Prentiss, who has just teamed up with the Castells, (Turn to page 30) Twenty-three .Iiiniiir Chiitti'.r With the start of the junior year, the pu- pils of Room 30 are seriously planning their futures. Carol Flynn wants to be a zoo keeper and is on the lookout for an opening at Frank- lin Park; Fred Manke wants to be a ballet dancer; Carol Donnaruma wants to have a million dollars without working for it; Georgie Noone wants to be a clown with Ringling Bros. Circus; Anita Crockett is planning to do some deep sea diving; and Bob Luther is going to be a Charles Atlas model. 31 is proud of Richard George and Jack Sullivan who are on the football squad. It is also reported from that room that Anthony Spinosa and Francis Brisbois are looking for- ward to the time when they will have their own secretaries—not to mention their own desks. 234 was moved by the spirit of election time and elected Carol Doyle as the prettiest girl; William Conroy as the handsomest boy; Ann DeNapoli as the best dressed girl; Fred Burpee as the best dressed boy; Elinor Elli- son as the most studious girl; and Charlie Graves as the most studious boy. They also elected Proctor James Errico and Assistant Proctor Thomas Giagrande; Room Treasurers Barbara Daley and Lorraine Punzo; and Red Cross Representative Augustine D’Entre- mont. 32 also had a poll and Vinnie Corcoran, center on the football team ran off with three titles. He was elected the most pop- ular, most likely to succeed, and the best looking boy. Jo Kennedy, who is a cheer- leader for the football team, was elected the most popular and most likely to succeed girl. Shirley La Count was elected the best dressed girl, and Bill Franz was elected the best dressed boy. And, last but not least, Mona Morrison was elected the best looking girl. Welcome back to Donald Douglas of 313 who just returned from Texas. Also con- gratulations to “Ronnie Russell and Phyllis Piccardi who cheered very well at the Everett and Chelsea games. 329 reports that it is well represented on the football squad by Albie Cullen; on the Track team by Eli Demetri, Don DiBona, Richard Liberace, and John Lovely; on Stu- dent Council by Lorraine Maxwell, Michael Gcrmley, David Brennan, and Patricia Fla- herty; and on the Radiator staff by Elaine Kotell and Pat Flaherty. What a busy room! 31 is really an unfortunate room. They seem to have more problems than anyone else. They want to know where Robert Har- rington gees when his friends from next door come paging him. The person who finds the answer to this question will be allowed to go along with him. They also want to know what goes on up in the corner of the room when Ted Haley, John Keddy and Johnny Matheson get together. Will somebody help them solve their problems? 324 certainly was sorry to hear of Florence Saitta’s surprise attack of appendicitis. We hope Flo will be well soon and back with us again. Poor Danny Fitzgerald can never con- centrate during Special because of Margaret Middleton, Linda McCormack, Amelia Mach- ado, and Jeanette Mazza, reading their sten- ography notes aloud. I guess we'll take up a collection and buy him some ear plugs. So be brave, Danny! Virginia Van Steensburg, Claire Thibedeau, and Eleanor Wilhverth, are collecting money from the members of 324. Virginia bus tickets; Claire, banking; Elea- nor Proctor for class dues. (Turn to page 30) Twenty-four !iii|iliimiuri! liliiittiir Now that the Sophs have become full- fledged members of the class of ’57 we would like to know the answer to a baffling question. “What makes us so conspicuous in the cor- ridors?” (That awed look!) The bright, happy faces of 204, are what you will see as you pass our door! We wish to thank our representatives, Johanna Ham- wey, Kay Arnopp, Pat Vacca, Rita O’Leary, Barbara Morgan, Barbara Dunlea, Barbara Hughes, and Mr. Protopopas for their help in making 204 one of the top Sophomore home- rooms. When we were asked our secret am- bitions, some of us gave the following: Louise Balboni, to go to West Point; Phil- berto Solano, to become a Catholic Brother; Barbara Dunlea, to play on Notre Dame’s football team; Mary DiLeo, to become a lady wrestler; Barbara Hughes, to get married; John McGillicudy, to be a label licker in a mayonnaise factory. (Truth is stranger than fiction). 204 would like to know what Janice Graves and Lenny Hassett talk about every day after lunch and between classes? (How about it, kids?) We would really like to know. So if you happen to see Joe Friday around in the corridors, please send him to us immedi- ately. In a recent poll taken in 210: John Scoz- zaro was selected as the best looking boy; Judy Varney, best looking girl; Bob Smith, most talkative; Paul Donato, best dressed boy; Louise McDonald, best dressed girl; John Walker, shyest boy; Marie Scutellaro, shyest girl; Bob Pullo, Mr. Personality; Judy Varney, Miss Personality; Pat Stadollo, smartest boy; Marie Scutellaro, smartest girl. 115 reports that Marian Price, Pauline An- drews, Marian Whitmore, and Rosalyn Per- rone have joind the G.A.A. Also in 115 Shir- ley Taylor plays trombone and Nick DiLiegro is a bass in the Glee Club. The girls are curious as to the BIG secret between Marilyn Tosi and Donald Reberio. (Silence is the best policy.) Mark Hagopian is our contribution to the football team and Anthony DiSarcina is our representative on the track team. Judy How- ard, Carol Bennett, Joan Higgins, and Dick Johnson play in the band. Dot Shubow and Charlotte Coughlin are active members of the Players’ Club. Last, but not least, Phyl- lis Stratis, Junior Red Cross Rerpecentative, reports that we had one hundred percent membership in the recent drive. That’s what you call school spirit.) A Poem from 349: There is a boy who skates a lot, FUN and PEP he sure has got. He’s always acting like a Clown, And on those skates he goes to town. He can turn, spin, and fall, And is al- ways within your call. He is TOPS with the gang, And when you’re with him you get a bang. When we say bang, we mean fun out of life, Because he can give you an awful fright. Now by fright we mean with the faces he makes. Honest to goodness they’d take all the CAKES. His jokes and sayings are really a hit, And that just proves he has HUMOR and WIT. There’s never a sad moment when he’s around, Because he’ll look at you and laugh away your frown. His PERSON- ALITY is so warm and STEADY, That he makes you think you’ve known him already. Now do you know whom I’m talking about? Why of course, it’s Sunny Reardon without a doubt. The whys and wherefores of 349: Marie Birkemose is now known as “The Blond Ter- ror.” (I wonder whose idea that was?) Mari- lyn Caldwell has her regular dose of laugh- ing gas every day. She has her whole class in stitches. Why did David Squire cut off his Toni? Or was it a Prom?? (’nough said). 351 reached one hundred per cent in the Red Cross Drive, thanks to the work of Lois McGowen. (CONGRATULATIONS, Lois.) Twenty-five Left to Right: Polly Wetmore, Robert Mosher, Dorothy DiMitta, Robert Giordano, Joe Cofarella, ond Lucille Ventura. Now that election day has gone by 351 de- cided to take a poll. Results are: handsomest boy, Ed Pignone; handsomest girl, Rose Mar- ini; most studious boy, Ed Pignone; most sutdious girl, Elinor Glynn; best dressed girl, Lois McGowan; best dressed boy, Dick Di- Vidio; class clowns, Bob Kelly and Lois Mc- Gowen; most popular girl, Joan Bennett; most popular boy, Ed Pignuone. 351 would like to know why Jim Bradley is so attached to the pencil sharpener? (His little finger is caught in it.) The girls would like to know where Ed Pignone got his big blue eyes and broad smile? (Let us in on the secret.) Why does Bill Zango wear taps? 345 feels proud of the fact that Paul Hig- gins, Red Cross Representative received one hundred percent in the recent drive. (CON- GRATULATIONS!) 106 proudly reports that we have one hun- dred percent in our class dues, banking, and Red Cross Drive. (Keep up the good work.) 114’s representatives are: Proctor, Maureen Joyce; Asst. Proctor, Carol Potterton; Treas- urer, Barbara Mackay; Reporter, Gordon H. Fairweather, Jr.; Red Cross Cross Repre- sentative, Cliff Jhnson. $64 questions from 341: Why is Roger Pearson the brightest boy in the room? He eats light bulbs. What’s so interesting to Eve- lyn Antunes in the back of the English class? Who gave a certain girl her new hair cut? She sits in the 1st row, 1st seat. Who has the most freckles, Gail Perry or Rosemary Malone? (Why don’t you count them?) Does Paul Fitzgerald set his hair? If so, we wish he would tell us how to make that crazy wave. 343 has their own Hit Parade. “So Tired, Monday Morning; “I’ll Get By,” A new re- port card; “Say It Isn’t So”, That dent in pop’s fender; “Bonoparte’s Retreat”, Meeting your steady’s father; “Good Night Irene,” A blind date. 347 has gotten into the swing of high school activities with members in many clubs and organizations. Participating in Glee Club activities are Phyllis Stratis, Joanne Men- dousa, Judy Johnson, Lena Ferrone, Dot Di- Mita, Debra Mabel, Dot Shubow, Joanne Kil- Twcnty-six lam, Lois Thiboult, and Carol Ann Fields. What’s new in 352—Pet Peeves: Janet Layte, Little Boys; John Sears, Kid Broth- ers; Pat Anderson, Staying Home Friday Nights; John Volo, Radiator Reporters; Joe Champoux, French Teachers. Elected Officers of 352: Banking, Jean Butori and Ruth Akerly; Red Cross, Pat Anderson and Judith Tarentino; Proctors, Ann Sullivan and Jacqueline Corkum; Radiator, Irene McLucas and George Day; Lockers, Robert Accorto and Richard Bennett; Car Check Clerks, Janet Layte and Bruce Fowke. 205 has voted the following: best dressed girl, Doris Dillman; best dressed boy, Richard Bettencourt; best looking girl, Joyce Camp- bell; best looking boy, John Devine; most talkative, Priscilla Cosman; most likely to succeed, Heather Livingstone; most studious, Marie Frost; most talented, Lauralee Mac- Donald ; class clown, John Devine; Miss Per- sonality, Roberta Carlson; Mr. Personality,, Joseph Pattaglia. WHAT’S IN A NUMBER? Alphonse Bertillon, the famous French criminologist, sought a better way of identi- fying criminals. He devised the anthropomet- ric method (finger-printing). Today every po- lice force in every country has adopted the Bertillon method. Most governments of the world use finger-print records of their armed forces and their civilian personnel to ad- vantage. At the time the Social security law was passed, a means of true identification of the accounts maintained for the nations’ work- ers was sought. It was realized that the simple use of a numberiethmethodethE E E simple use of names would be impossible. The use of finger-print records, it was felt, would be improper and burdensome. A simple method of numbers set in a series of 000-00-0000 was devised and adopted. By this method the records of more than 988 million individuals can be differentiated. Each worker must obtain a number—and only one number—which is his social secur- ity number for his lifetime. It is not in any sense an “identification card” for personal identity. The Social Security Administration estab- lishes an individual wage record for each holder of an account-number card. Thereon a cumulative record of earning is kept for the remainder of the worker’s lifetime. Over 100 million wage records are now maintained. Every employer engaged in a business or trade that is covered by the social security law, and who hires one employee or more, whether steadily employed or part-time, must report the earnings of the worker at least once every three months. In addition he must give the full name of the employee and his correct social security account number. The self-employed report their income once a year with their regular income tax returns whereon they must show their full name and correct social security number. When these reports are received by the Social Security Administration the wages or the self-employment income are credited to the individual’s own wage record. These rec- ords are later used as a basis for determining and computing the amount of benefits. Every worker is urged to help take care of his own social security account. Always have your social security account number available when you apply for a job, so that the employer can transcribe the information to his records exactly as shown on your card. To obtain a social security account card, to replace a lost card, or for change of name (i.e., marriage), contact: Miss Gertrude Burns, head of Commercial Course or your local Social Security Administration district office, 2 Trowbridge St., Cambridge, Mass. Your account number is the “key” to your future social security. “Use it! Don’t lose it! ROYAL GEMS By The Earle of Prentiss A noted authority on physics says there are three dozen eggs in thirty- six eggs. Don’t count your omelets be- fore you cook them. Twenty-seven THE NEW DILBOY STADIUM Work has at last begun on the long-awaited stadium. The new stadium, taking shape rap- idly on the former site of the baseball field, is expected to be fuly completed in time for the Red and Blue’s 1955 football season. This modern cement structure, which the C. J. Maney Company is constructing, will consist of one section of stands, boasting a height of thirty feet. Although there is but one section of stands, there is space for ad- ditional seats to be erected on the opposite side. There will also be rooms for a store room, drying room and an officials' room. The showers will be in a separate room apart from the modern dressing rooms, and the visting team will have a room in which to relax. And, of course, there will be a well- equipped first aid station. These rooms are to be located beneath the stands. The new stad- ium will also contain a press box, enabling reporters to acquire good pictures of our team in action. Because of the lack of funds, a proposed 220-yard straight-away for our track team, and flood lights for night games were elimi- nated. There were no provisions made for a public address system and a scoreboard, necessary for any stadium, but smiling Bob Buckley is scouting around and will probably come up with something. Encircling the actual playing field will be a four-foot high fence thus keeping inter- ference from the fans at a minimum. Coupled with this, will be an eight-foot high fence en- closing the whole stadium. The new field will be reserved exclusively for the football team: i.e., they will play their games there but will not practice on it. Old Dilboy will be used by our predominately good baseball teams. The construction of the field has naturally caused Coach Zammarchi and the members of the team to be both happy and optimistic of the team’s chances in the future, espec- ially the junior and sophomore members who will be back to play in the stadium. Since Coach Zammarchi came to Somerville High eight years ago he has been without a home field for his teams, but now this is being remedied. No longer will the Somerville grid- sters be forced to play on foreign soil, often before a hostile crowd. With the new stadium, capable of holding more than five thousand spectators, the team should receive the whole- hearted support of all the students at all the games. In past years the attendance at some games has been poor, but with the advent of the stadium, the number of persons attending each game should easily reach five thousand. The two sources supplying the capital for the construction are the Metropolitan Dis- trict Commission and the City of Somerville. Whether the city will eventually acquire ownership of the stadium is still in doubt. The original terms of the agreement were that the city would lease the stadium and when the amount of the rent collected by the state equaled the amount of money the state had originally paid, the city would then be- come the sole owner. There has been some talk that the state will turn the stadium over to the city fairly soon. The people of Somerville will soon be able to point with pride to a stadium so long needed and so well deserved. Upon its com- pletion let us all show our gratitude for it by attending all athletic and social functions held in it, and by not defacing it. Let our stadium be a standing tribute and a lasting memorial to Somerville’s athletes and a guiding light to future heroes on the field of sport. PREVIEW (Continued from page 20) problems of preparing a high school pub- lication. Now that the flurry of ballots and tabu- lation figures has subsided, the results show that her foresight was shrewd. As she fore- saw the people have returned the Democratic Party to power, by giving them a majority in both the Senate and the House of Repre- sentatives, which may prevent the President from carrying out his program fully. Due to the knowledge gained from her talk we were all in a much better position to evaluate the returns from the ballot boxes. Twenty-eight THE ATHLETIC TYPE DAVID BRENNAN '56 Barry learned the hard woy what Susie really liked. “But what realy gets me,” Susie said with a good deal of feeling,” is the athletic type!” “Hmmm,” replied Diane, her most confi- dential friend. “I know what you mean!” Now this might not seem like much of a conversation to most people, but to Barry Simpkins, who happened to be listening, it meant PLENTY. “So that's the type she goes for!” he said, turning the matter over in his mind. “Then that’s the type I’ll have to be!” For quite a while, Barry had had a crush on Susie and had been plotting and planning ways and means to make her more interested in him. Whenever they went out on dates, Susie seemed to be having a good time, all right, but nothing special. They took in a movie, had a soda and talked a while. “I see it now,” Barry thought. “She wants someone with more glamor, more pep! Gosh, maybe she even wants someone on the foot- ball team or something. I’d better get busy or I’ll miss out.” It was an heroic task that Barry set for himself, one worthy of a true knight of old. To begin with, he arose one hour earlier than usual every morning and did his setting-up exercises. This was to build up the muscles he’d be needing for athletics. Then he dug up an old tennis racquet, and whenever he had time he practiced against a backboard. That was to train his eye and give him quick reflexes. Among his other activities, he managed to find time to race around the park in case he should turn out for track. “Have to get the old leg muscles in shape,” he told himself sternly. Then there was rowing. The care- taker over at the lake would let him take a boat out fcr half price when things weren’t too busy around there. “Build up my back and arms,” Barry would mutter, pulling at the oars. All this time, he was letting Susie know about his prowess. “Wow!” he would boast, meeting her after school, “I clocked myself at track today! I’m getting fast!” Or, “Take a look at that!” Flexing his arms he’d show off the firm muscle. “Or, “Gues what the Coach said to me today! Believe it or not, he said . . .” And lots more of the same. Then he noticed something strange about Susie. For a while she’d accepted dates with him, and then, for no reason she would give, she seemed to avoid him. “I’m sorry, I can’t go,” she would say. Not even an excuse or anything! Something was definitely wrong and Barry couldn’t figure it out,—at least, by himself. So cne afternoon, spotting Diane on the street, he asked her. “Gosh, doesn’t Susie even like me?” he pleaded. I’m doing the best I can! Ever since I heard her tell you that the athletic type really gets her, I’ve been knocking myself out and . . .” Diane laughed, long and merrily. “Guess you didn’t hear all of it. Susie was saying that of all the boys she can’t stand, it’s the athletic type that really gets her. They’re so conceited, bragging all the time!” she said and kept on laughing. Twenty-nine SENIOR CHATTER (Continued from page 24) is composing another “Sweetness ’ Charlie Brophy was seen at Sumners with Sarah Vaughn, who was helping him pick out suede shoes and a rolled collar. Bob Sorbella sang “It Should Have Been Me” at Chi Chi’s wedding. Beverly Conn has been playing the piano with Liberace. How did he get in here? We of 251 have just one question: What person ringed Bob Carlton in the Radiator Room on the day he received his class ring? Special period in 254. Gerry Murphy tries especially hard to find some excuse to get out of the room so that he can see Carol. Mary Lydon spends most of her time writing to Freddie. Leo Schofield tries to listen to the bulletin while he talks to Walter Falken- strom and Dan Coffey. Lois Donovan just can’t sit in her seat during special at all. She must sharpen her pencil five times a day and get up to talk to Rita McCarthy or Irene Di Russo. Sandra Smaglis spends all her time sticking up for her colorful knee socks. Eu- gene Curley and Leo Magliozzi compare notes as much as they can, when the teacher is not looking. Rita and Mary sit up the back of the room singing “Cha Cha Mambo” under their breath. 250 is really up in the TV world: Bobby Couture, Elias Ashey and Lawrence Humber appeared on WTAO with the Play- ers’ Club. Athletes are: Football, Eddie Du- charme; Hockey, co-captain, Michael Kelley. Girl in the spotlight: President of the Girls’ Glee Club, Susie Lucreziano. One question: Who is always coming down to see Loretta Mahoney? If you’re strolling by with nothing to be done, drop in and see us in 151. If you’re look- ing for laughs, We’ve got those live-wires Stevie Silveria and Billy Byers. If you’re looking for beauty, start looking for Mary Devereaux and Dee Dee Shaw. If you’re look- ing for brains, We’ll sum it up in a shell; We’ve Jo Ann Tambuzza and Mary Maciel.. And what is more if you’re looking for friends, We’ll be your pals to the end. JUNIOR CHATTER (Continued from page 24) Here are a few questions 325 would like to have answered: Why does Pat Sheehan stand starry-eyed outside 331 at the beginning of Special every day? To whom is she always talking? Why are Joe Smith and Jackie Mastiangelo always late for Special? Who is the girl who made a mad dash for the ball when it went over to the boy's side during gym? Who does Jeanette DeCellis talk to every Special when she gets lonely? Class officers of 332: Proctor, Pearl John- son; Assistant Proctor, Kay Hunt; Treas- urer, Thelma Weeks; Assistant Treasurer, Sal Fantasia; Junior Red Cross, Grace Mar- kel; Car Check Clerk Alan Hopkins. Newly elected to Student Council is Betty Brunet. Betty will represent the G.A.A.. Since homeroom 332 was deeply concerned about the proloned illness of Mr. Weene, their homeroom teacher, they are delighted to have him back with them, and sincerely hope that from now on he will enjoy excellent health. Is it true that, while watching TV David Hurd eats Malted Milk Balls? Please send any information to his comrades in 332. ROYAL GEMS by The Earle of Prentiss AVAILABLE: Small grimy American boys for police lye detestors. WHO (Jinny Smithers ’55 Who comforts me when I am sad? Who calms me down when I am mad? Who always feeds me the very best? Who makes me study for every test? Who covers me with the best of clothes? Who puts those nose drops in my nose? Who always is willing to take a bet? Who dries my hair when it is wet? Who wakes me at the proper hour? Who scrubs my back when in the shower? Who gives me medicine when I’m coughin’? Who makes me angry so very often? Who makes me try for every team? Who creeps into my every dream? I do! HA! Thirty HUMOR Sam: “What happens to lawyers when they die?” Dan: “They lie still.” Headline in Boston newspaper: 197 auto fatalities in Massachusetts in 1953. Let’s try to do better this year. Jim: “While walking over the bridge the other day, I noticed a head floating in the river. It was singing a song. Guess what the title of the song was.” Tim: “I Ain’t Got No Body.” The condemned murderer was standing at the gallows when the executioner asked: “Do you have any last requests?” “Yes,” replied the man. “I’d like to try the Camel 30-day test.” Then there was the inventor who invented a luminous sundial for people who sleep in the daytime. Daffynition: Dogmatic: The kind of gun that a police dog carries. A man spent $5,000 so that his son could play football and all he got was a quarter- back. “My friend has a dog that can fly.” “What kind of dog is that?” “An Airedale.” Then there was the blacksmith at the Honey factory who used to shoe flies. Two cool cats were walking in the forest and saw a moose for the first time. One ex- claimed, “Dig that horse with the crazy hat rack.” A man went to a psychiatrist and said, “Dr. my wife thinks that she is a refrigerator.” “Why don’t you bring her in for treat- ment?” the doctor asked. The man answered, “It’s not her that needs help, it’s me. She sleeps with her mouth open and that light keeps me awake all night.” Joe: “What’s the matter with you?” Tom: “I’m broke.” Joe: “Well, pull yourself together and you’ll be all right.” In the U.S.A. the three R’s are: Reading, ’Kiting, and ’Rithmetic, but in the U.S.S.R. thy are: This is Rs. That is Rs. Everything is Rs. Father, to daughter’s boy friend: “I thought I told you to go home, Bill?” Daughter: “But Dad, Bill did. This is Charlie.” Mother Kangaroo to Father Kangaroo: “It’s so uncomfortable when the children can’t go out to play.” What is a judge’s favorite timepiece? 30 days. Thirty-one FHR SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY DD YOU HAVE YDUR SAVINGS CARD ? If you are a Somerville High School Student you will set one FREE by applying for it at Leonard’s Jewelry Store, 26 Union Square. The Rage with Teen Agers from coast to coast! IDENTIFICATION BRACELET I Only Flex-Let gives you an un- conditional repair guarantee for the life of the band. AU °U'S! Not 1-2 or 3 but 4 PICTURE PAGES Concealed in wafer-thin Identification LEONARD’S JEWELRY STORE 26 UNION SQUARE SOMERVILLE SO 6-1384 Photo-identiticotion BRACELETS only Tox Inc. when presenting your savings card Photo-identification RINGS only SJ.UI) Tox Inc. when presenting your savings card Be sure to visit our store and register for your Savings Card NOW! This Card enables you to save money on any item purchased at our store. With our new Savings Program for Somerville High School Students you can buy the Christmas gifts you want at prices you can afford. THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE ITEMS YOU CAN SAVE MONEY ON . . . wotches rings lockets crosses pins bracelets pens cig. lighters cig. coses cameras radios rosaries religious items military sets dresser sets tie bars cufflinks earrings pearls clocks electric shavers compacts powder boxes jewel boxes appliances MANY, MANY MORE ITEMS INSIDE OUR STORE! LEONARD S JEWELRY STORE 26 UNION SQUARE Simmrvilli; High School January, 1955 THE RADIATOR SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 72nd YEAR OF CONTINUOUS PUBLICATION VOL. LXXII NO. 2 SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS JANUARY 1955 Editor-in-Chief ROBERT CARLTON '55 Business Manager PAUL HENEGHAN '55 ACTIVITIES Louise Voishnis '55 Patricia Flaherty '56 CHATTER Allen Bedrosian '55 Waldo Corbett '56 Diane Doggett '56 BUSINESS Jane Emerson '55 Stephen Harris '56 ART Beverly Conn '55 Richord Howe '55 Elena Ciano '56 SPORTS Virginia Smithers '55 Dorothy West '55 TYPING Rosalie Colozzo '55 Josephine Ciccoriello '55 Corole Meadows '55 Marie Loncro '55 LITERARY Thomos Wilton '55 Eorle Prentiss '55 FEATURES Mary Coholan '55 Robert Rudolph '55 Eloine Kotell '56 John Knight '56 POETRY Roberta Grant '55 Faculty Advistirs Head Master MR. ALBERT H. GIROUX MR. NATHANIEL COLBERT Business Adviser MISS OLIVE B. MocPHERSON Literary Adviser Reporters Table of Contents SENIORS: 141, Mary Lou Pacific 143, Janet Silva; 144, Mary Conroy; 145, Alfred Jeon; 147, Joan Sharkey; 149, Rita Corazzini; 150, Paul Guglietta; 151, Mary Maciei 152, Hildegard Fors- berg; 154, Helen Donahue; 241, Allen Bedrosian; 243, Marjorie Bar- rett; 244, Elizabeth Money; 245, Elaine Shepherd; 247, Patricia Somple; 249, Valerie Birchall; 250, Loretta Mahoney; 251, Robert Sora- bella; 252, Corol Malcolm; 254, Mary Mahoney JUNIORS: 24, Robert Bredin; 25 Eleanor Mc- Phee; 27, Richord Hamm; 29, Pris- cilla Chapin; 30, Carol Donnarumo; 31, Joanne Gobson; 32, Louise Wuc- cini; 221, Carol Boyd; 232 Donna Bertucci; 234, Anne DeNapoli; 302, Robert Doly; 313, Mary Sheehy; 321, Roberta Brown; 324, Carol Titcomb; 325, Claire White; 327, Arlene Smith; 329, Marcia Edelstein; 330, John Barrett; 331, Laura Owen; 332, Kathleen Hunt; 334, Eleanor Sompson SOPHOMORES: 105, Corol Fernald; 106, Thomas Lane; 110, Jean Byers; 113, John DeCosta; 114, Gordon Fairweather; 115, Rosalyn Perrone; 204, Barbaro Morgan; 205, Heather Livingston; 206, Gale Berman; 209, Phyllis Butt; 210, Virginia Steeves; 341, Nancy Mahoney; 343, Borbara Lincoln; 344, Francis Driscoll; 345, Mary Nordone; 347, Dorothy DeMito; 349, Elizobeth Rosati; 350, Roberto Thomas; 351, Elinor Glynn; 352, Elizabeth McLucas; 354, Lenora Brongo Cover Design The Student Council and Vou A Day The Art of Making a Sondwich They Also Serve The Devil Isn't Red The Quiet Warning What's Doin'? Sports: Basketball G. A. A. Track Hockey Hove You Met? Our Good Government Group The Tryout Alumni The Museum of Science Class Chotter: Senior Junior Sophomore Off The Record Roving Reporter Humor Beverly Conn '55 Richard Howe '55 3 Patricia Somple '55 3 Robert Bredin '56 4 Ann Hilferty '56 4 Beverly Conn '55 Donald Douglas '56 7 10 12 13 14 15 16 18 Betty Starratt '56 19 20 21 22 25 27 29 30 31 THE STUDENT COUNCIL AND YOU Dick Howe ’55 “Why do we have to button our shirt col- lars? “Why don’t we have more chairs for the lunchroom ?’’ “Why aren’t some of the drinking foun- tains fixed?” These are some typical queries that are probably asked an infinite number of times by pupils who wish to improve the school. These ideas, however, often receive a casual shrug of the shoulder from a fellow class- mate and are forgotten. Forgotten, that is, until another pupil is ordered to “Button up!”, or must eat his lunch from a standing position in our cafeteria, or, thirsty, hastens to the nearest drinking fountain only to dis- cover that “Old Faithful” gushes only out West, and not within the school drinking fountains. The complaints are repeated, but nothing constructive is accomplished. This type of talk brings no results at all; in fact it often causes discontent within the student body. Our Student Council is designed to voice the student opinion concerning the school, and to further student co-operation in the government of the school. The Council has been responsible for many improvements about the school. Listed among its accomp- lishments are: the publication of the Student Handbook, the addition of the hockey team to our sports program, the placing of drink- ing fountains in the lunchrooms, a plan for better distribution of pupils during the three lunch shifts, the purchase of a piano, and generous contributions to charities and school organizations. To present criticism a student need only to speak to a member of the Council. The member will present the idea to the Council at the following meeting, and if voted upon favorably, will be sent to the headmaster for approval. It must be emphasized, however, that the Student Council may act only in an advisory capacity; the Headmaster has the final word on any Student Council Propo- sition. The Council is always ready to improve the school, and will be glad to receive sug- gestions from any member of the student body. A DAY Patricia Sample ’55 To some, a day is twelve hours of misery, or so they would have it appear. “When will it be over? I can’t wait until tomorrow,” . . . then the cycle begins again. A day was made to be enjoyed. By enjoyment I do not mean that people should give up all pretense of work and become lazy fools, but that they should wipe off their frowns, laugh once in a while, and go about their tasks cheerfully. Every hour of a day that you frown, you lose one hour of smiling from your life. To me, a day is a precious gift, given with the understanding that I will use it wisely. It is not to be wasted; on the other hand, it is not a space of time in which to work myself to death. A day is like a tiny lifetime, sprinkled with sunshine, love and hate, achievements and mistakes, hopes and disap- Thrcc pointments. Every day is a new adventure, bringing a challenge for those who are ready to receive it. “This is the day that the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad therein.”—Holy Bible. What is a day to you ? THE ART OF MAKING A SANDWICH Robert Bred in ’56 There are few people who know how to make a good sandwich. Did you ever observe the corner delicatessen man butcher a sandwich? First, he carefully selects the bread, which he is afraid will spoil if it is kept in the store for another day. This done, a tenuous morsel of bologna of the finest quality is artistically arranged. Over this he adjusts a wafer-thin piece of yellowish sub- stance, which could have been sold as cheese two days ago. A generous coating of mustard is then applied to kill the taste of his master- piece. As any authorized sandwich expert can tell you, a good sandwich consists of appearance as well as taste appeal. All too frequently, at a party your host will confront you with a plate on which are sandwiches of such minute size that, not knowing where the bread ends and the filling begins, you may embarrass yourself by mis- sing the sandwich and biting into your index finger. Lately I have noticed the growing ten- dency of making sandwiches of enormous size. Now, this may be all well and good for at-home snacks, but is not advisable for parties or other social functions. The eater is often confused as to where to begin, and the next day, while cleaning up, the hostess will usually discover some pieces of her fine sandwiches crammed under sofa pillows, or lying rejected beneath chairs. Another common mistake among sand- wich makers is the lack of adequate filling. There is nothing that can kill a party as quickly as poorly made sandwiches, and the hostess, who buys sixteen loaves of bread and one small can of tuna fish, is defeated before she starts. Originality counts in a sandwich. Instead of the same every-day arrangement, try cut- ting your sandwiches in unique designs. For parties, these sandwiches can perhaps be hung from strings about the room, thus com- bining the decorations with the refresh- ments. This is guaranteed to arouse conver- sation about you among your friends, as well as distinguish you as an original sandwich maker. THEY ALSO SERVE Ann Hilferty ’56 It was the beginning of my stay in heaven, and I was very much excited. I wanted to act correctly and “learn the ropes,” to make a good impression. After all, I am going to be here forever and I believe in a good start. I decided to look around and try to find some of the people I had known on Earth. As I drifted along, I came face to face, sud- denly, with a saintly-looking angel, who looked familiar. Then I remembered the Rev- erend Mr. Weems, the pastor of the church I had attended at a child. He greeted me cor- dially and welcomed me to heaven. Then he offered to act as my guide for awhile and in- vited me to a reunion of our townsfolk. At the reunion, I was surprised to see how many people I knew and how many I didn't know. I had expected to see the Reverend Mr. Weems and a good many others up here, but I nearly lost my halo in surprise when I saw such folks as the Widow Jackson, Tom Brown, and Bill and Alice Hampster. The minister saw my amazement and explained to me, “It’s not only the big things that count on the road to heaven. Small things like studying hard for a test or bringing up a child with good manners, in short, doing things to the best of your ability is the stepping stone to Paradise.” I remembered that Widow Jackson had worked hard to bring up three children; that Tom Brown had lived a useful life full of small favors fo others and that Bill and Alice Hampster, a childless couple, had lived de- voted to each other for many years. In a moment I understood what writers and saints and poets have been trying to say for centuries: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” Four L IT E H A n Y “THE DEVIL ISN’T RED” Beverly Conn '55 Why did the old mon toke the news so colmly? “Going to church tomorrow, Murphy?” re- peated old Michaels pointedly to the wrinkled little man who sat across the table from him, absently fingering a round red checker. Owl- ishly Murphy glanced at him from under his bushy brows. “I still say the devil isn’t red,” and with a flourish he cornered Michael’s last king. The hum of voices in the lodge room faded into the background as old John Murphy arose and strode to the fireplace. Absent- mindedly lighting his pipe, he stood gazing moodily into the warm firelight that laced the room in gentle shadows. “And I got it right from the horse’s mouth, so to speak. I guess it’s not so very odd that nobody be- lieves me. It’s been four days now, and they’re still laughing. Oh, well, let ’em. It’ll never happen again for a good piece. After this, try to catch me talking about miracles!” His mind went back for the nth time to that memorable Tuesday night when he had suddenly run into a tall young man as he turned the corner at the foot of his street. The stranger merely stood there as Murphy stooped to pick up his hat, and the strangest expression crossed his countenance as the old man jammed it back on his head and with an indignant “Harummp!” started on his way again. “Well, isn’t that one for the book!” Murphy wheeled about. “And what’s so funny about an old man having to pick up his own hat?” The stranger fell in step beside him. “It's just that that was the first time I’ve seen it fail. Here, let me introduce myself, Mr. Mur- phy. My name’s Death, Dan Death. Noting Old John's bewildered expression, he went on. “You’ve got a pretty weak heart, you know. I figured that between that collision with me and having to stoop to get your hat, you wouldn’t be long for this world.” His gloved fingers searched a pocket or two, and extracting a small black book bear- ing the number 1955, flipped the pages to the M’s. “There you are — scheduled to go at 6:30 P.M. or thereabouts on January 28. I guess I got my dates mixed. Wonder when it should have been, then,” he mused. Old John eyed Dan Death speculatively. “And what stunt show are you from?” he asked good naturedly. “Well, whoever you are, come sit on my porch awhile. The air’s pretty warm tonight, and a new face’s been scarce ’round here lately. I’ve been pretty much alone since — well, since Milly passed on. Seems like I’ve known you before, then, —eh, Mr. Death?” He sank appreciatively into the porch chair, crossed his legs straight out in front of him, and indicated a seat for his guest, who declined the offer and perched instead on the railing, leaning against the vine- draped trellis. “Nice place you have here, John. Any kids?” “Three, but they’re grown up and married now. My youngest boy’s wife's having her second soon. That’ll make five of them — grandchildren, that is. Might’ve been six, ex- cept Jesse lost her first. Could it be you had ..Five .something to do with that?” he queried. Ignoring the question, Mr. Death asked after John’s old neighbors. “Most of them are gone now. Old Lady Gib- son and her boys all caught the measles last spring. They were never very strong any- way. The house isn’t much good, I guess, no- body’s even come around to look at the place in months. Even Samanthy is gone; nobody made angel fudge like Samanthy.” He fell to reminiscing. “I remember when Milly was sick. Samanthy could hardly get around her- self, with her rheumatiz and all. But in she’d come almost every day, with a bit of that fudge for ma and me, and all the neighbor- hood gossip. And now she’s gone, too. She and my sister, they used to be real close, back when they both lived in Jersey. Saman- thy and Milly and me, we had to go all the way to Trenton for the funeral. Two, three years ago, it was. Only time I’ve ever been out of the state. I guess you get around pretty much for yourself, Mr. Death?” he inquired, pulling himself back to the pres- ent with an effort. “Some. I’ve been just about everywhere, one time or another. I remember it was right in this state, a few years back, when I got called to the prettiest little village this side of Sweden. A little prize this girl was, with thick chestnut hair and eyes like chocolate. She didn’t stand more than five feet high. I was scheduled to take her on the morning of the day she was to marry — it nearly broke her lover’s heart.” Old Murphy stiffened perceptibly in his chair. It had been Milly’s older sister . . . and his own first love. “Time’s softened those memories some, Mr. Death. Let’s change the subject.” “Tell you what, Murphy, my little book couldn’t have been far wrong, so you might as well realize you haven’t much time left. It can't be more than a few days.” “Mr. Death, that’s music to my old ears. I’ve nothing left but checker games with the boys now, and with this New England win- ter setting in . . .” “Good. Sensible attitude. Now, I’ve got a bit of good news.” “A little unusual for you, isn’t it?” “No snide remarks. About once every few thousand years we get a mixup in dates in my department. When that happens I have permission to grant two or three wishes, as compensation. Anything special in mind?” Old John watched his unusual friend skep- tically for a few minutes. “You’re quite a convincing young man for your years, son- ny.” He peered over his hands, set finger-to- finger against his nose. “I’ve a half a mind to believe you. But the devil take you if you’re playing tricks on an old man!” “Try me,” came the quiet reply. Old John’s face relaxed, and he pulled his ear thoughtfully. “Do you just tell me, or can I see ’em in pictures too?” “In three-D, Murphy,” smiled Mr. Death. “How about the family — my wife, my sister, the little kid, and Samanthy, too? Are they all right?” Against the shadow of the vine a hazy scene seemed to form. The whole family, Samanthy, too, waved to him happily. And in a flash it was gone. Old John squinted after the precious apparition, then muttered in his chin, “Then they’re all happy, so I guess they’re where I hoped they would be. You know, Johnny old boy, there may be a chance for you yet!” Aloud he said, “That wasn’t bad, Mr. Death. Sorry I almost misjudged you. Now, then how about the boys at the lodge? How long are they going to be around ?” “That’s easily answered.” Mr. Death pro- duced his little book once more. “There’s only seven or eight of your old crowd left. Let’s see ...” One by one he found the names. There was old Kaminski, stooped and rick- ety, heading the list; jolly MacCarthy; big Fantasia, with his envied shock of thick white hair; fat and merry Sam Marconi (there’s loss, thought John); but not a trace of Michaels. Page after page, and still no Michaels. 1960, 1964, 1973 — Michaels, “This I’ve got to see. Do I get a picture with it?” asked John rougishly. He chuckled as the vision came and faded. “So that’s what 103 years does to a man. Imagine losing checker games for the next 20 years!” “You’ve one more wish left, Murphy. Six What’ll it be?” “Can you handle technicolor?” “Never had a call for it before, but I’ll try.” “Well, I’ve done a lot of reading in my day, and I’ve run into several different opin- ions on this: Is the Devil really red?” he asked earnestly, unconsciously leaning for- ward in his seat. In the deepening shadows Mr. Death’s white teeth gleamed in a great, silent laugh. Again a misty scene arose before Old John’s eyes; the central figure grew clearer, and its evil countenance, labeling it plainly, was framed not in red, but in white! Soiled, to be sure, and ragged here and there from cen- turies of rugged service, but unmistakably white. A red glow began to deepen around the figure, playing crimson hues among the folds of the garment. Then in a flash the scene vanished. Mr. Death rose to go. It was getting late, and there was a full night’s work awaiting him. “You’ve been a most entertaining visitor, Mr. Death,” said Old John, “and thank you for all you’ve done. Drop by again sometime.” “I’m afraid the next time will have to be a business call, old boy. However, I have en- joyed the hour with you. I haven’t laughed like that in a few thousand years. Oh, I’ve got a bit of something for you that I was supposed to save till you joined the ranks, but perhaps having it now will give you a little more pleasure.” He handed John a little package wrapped in tinfoil. “So long, John Muphy,” and the lean figure strolled away into the night. The flames in the fireplace flickered to glowing embers before Old John suddenly realized that his pipe was getting cold. As he knocked the ashes into the fireplace, he heard old Michaels’ voice from the corner. “It’s odd how sure he was about it all. He still believes it really happened. “Sam Marconi’s bass rumbled almost inaudibly, “You know, even though its . . . well, a doubtful story, I’m rather glad he didn’t say much about when the seven of us are due.” John Murphy smiled to himself as he re- turned his pipe to his pocket? As he stooped to poke the embers, he tossed in a crumpled piece of tinfoil and bit into a big piece of angel fudge. THE QUIET WARNING Donald Douglas 56 The Captain had to make a momentous decision concerning the Earthmcn. “I remember as if it was yesterday,” said Captain X-40. “Ten degrees occidental,” came the auto- matic pilot’s thin electronic voice over the telepathic system. According to their chronometer, they had been traveling two days, with three days left. Their measurement of time being over- whelmingly longer than that of the planet Earth, travelling a few times faster than light meant nothing to them. The planet Latos traveled in a course which took it practically all the way around the universe. Our planet was but an infinitesimal dot in its core. “One hour till landing,” the automatic pilot’s voice droned on. “Passing through the solar system of Tartar.” Meteorites literally rained down upon the foreign ship, but the obdurate machine sped on. Never had they been confronted by such a tough and durable metal. The life forms within the saucer-like object called in meta- Seven plast — the meteorites labeled it unapproach- able. “Cut engines (click); cut fuel synthesizer (click).” The robot's voice was monumental. It meant that they were nearly there. The momentum of the ship would carry them the rest of the way. Another step toward carry- ing their culture throughout the universe would have been completed. Their objective was coming into view on the observa-screen. “Something new has been added,” Lieutenant X-50 noted. In the Captain’s first report, there were only six planets — now there were nine. “So there is,” said the Captain as he studied the screen. “When I had my last glimpse of this system, Kreos was nearest to the star, now it is in the forth position. Hmm, strange, strange indeed.” “What’s that, sir?” asked Lieutenant X- 50, inquisitively. “The planet next to Kreos seems capable of supporting some kind of life, probably of a carbon-atom composition . . .” “Nonsense!” protested the Lieutenant. “Anyone who has studied the 105 elements, would tell you a living being could only con- sist of silicon-atoms; carbon-atoms are dead matter.” The Lieutenant ended his ultima- tum with a triumphant facial expression. Captain X-40 retracted from the debate with the statement, “My friend, I hope you do not always subscribe to such effete theo- ries. We can obtain the answer very easily by visiting there for a few minutes after we have completed our mission to Kreos. “Three minutes to landing. Speed now is twice speed of light, once, half . . .” The robot’s voice throbbed within their heads and their pulstating veins kept time with the rhythmic beat. Now they could see the red planet’s face and they scanned it until they sighted the colony, which had grown tremendously. Its futuristic buildings were everything that would be expected of the young race that in- habited them. One thing, however, startled the whole crew. Strange factories! Painted redder than the desiccant world they were located on, they lined its deserted ways like a continuous highway, spreading from city to city and connecting with both polar caps. As they circled around the planet for a a landing, the received another shock. “Weapons!” cried the Captain uneasily. As they passed over the dark side, the observa- screen picked up the proving grounds where the lethal weapons were being tested. They did not use explosives of any kind, because the people on Earth would notice the glare, but used deadly invisible rays manufactured in the red laboratory buildings instead. “We must get down there and put a stop to it,” said the Captain excitedly. As he said this, a yellow warning ray shot past the ship. “They’re firing on us!” Knowing that the people in the colony were capable of de- stroying his ship with their weapons, Cap- tain X-40 gave the order to retreat to outer space. “What could have happened?” asked the Lieutenant in despair. “I think I know,” retorted the Captain. “Turn the observa-screen on the planet we were debating about.” “Unbelievable!” shouted the crew in uni- son, but the Captain knew that his theory must have been true. “Let’s observe the planet more closely,” said Sergeant X-60, as he turned the ship toward Earth. “Don’t be hasty,” the Captain interrupted. “We’ll land on its sattelite and send smaller airships into their atmosphere, for it is heavy and thick. It will be to us as their oceans are to them, when descending into them.” The crew agreed and in a moment they were on the moon, making preparations for the forthcoming examination of this peculiar species of living beings. Another moment and twenty-five small ships were scouting the Earth. A voice came over the telepathic system. “Remember, you are drawing your power off their magnetic field, so do not descend be- low the five thousand point. You may observe their airships, but do not let one get directly beneath your ship, or the exhaust rays will blow it to pieces. Since our chronology is dif- Eight ferent from theirs, you will have to accele- rate to ‘catch up’ with their time, but return to your former speed to report to me by telepathy.” It was the Captain, giving his last minute instructions to his crew. It wasn’t long before the first report was received. It was from Lieutenant X-50. “The creatures are horrible, Captain, it’s a good thing we’re only going to be here a few minutes. I have broken down their code of communication and get this — they com- municate by making guttural sounds! Their country is called the United States and their government is much like ours in that it is headed by one man, whom they call the presi- dent. I have paced a couple of their airships, and they are extremely slow. My guess is, that due to their composition, they cannot stand the strain of high speeds. All in all. they are a very inferior race; our colony would butcher them! They wouldn’t have a chance.” Several more regular reports were turned in before he received one of considerable im- portance. It was the scout over the Earth country which covered most of the globe. “It’s strange, sir, but this country also has a dic- tator. He is nothing like ours, however. The people are made slaves, to do his bidding and fight his wars. It seems that there are sev- eral such egotists in this country, who will stop at nothing to satisfy their lust for power and greed and wealth!” “Wait just a second, X-92, Lieutenant X-50 is trying to reach me,” said the Cap- tain, rapidly, as he tuned in the Lieutenant. “Something went wrong, sir. One of the ships in my squadron was observing a mili- tary base, when one of their airships flew up to observe us and flew underneath it! It was shocking!” The Captain was deeply hurt over this un- expected event. “Take your squadron to their national capital and try to make them un- derstand that we meant no harm.” “Yes, sir,” came the reply. “As I was saying, sir,” X-92’s voice re- turned to the air, “they have enormous strength as far as weapons are concerned and could cause much destruction to the peace- loving countries.” Captain X-40 did not speak, but turned toward the control panel. This was not like other times when he only had to make de- cisions that determined the safety of his crew or a regiment of soldiers. Now the pre- destination of a billion Earthbeings was in his hands. His elastic mind summarized the reports. The country that the Lieutenant was scouting, was fighting against the kind of people that had made the colony what it was — warlike and cold-blooded. “I will help them,” he assured himself. Thus, said, he pressed a button and the zeta-ray bomb did its work. Only one person on Earth saw the flash of the bomb. A Japanese scientist, ob- serving the lines on Mars, or Kreos, spent some time trying to figure it out, meanwhile giving a statement to the papers. Previous to his short excursion, the Cap- tan had told Lieutenant X-50 to drop some red flares over the Los Alamos proving grounds to warn the nation of the danger ahead. According to our time, they have not left yet, so be not surprised when you see a group flying overhead for they are regroup- ing to return to the mother-ship and from there to whence they came, the wonderful planet, Latos. In parting, the Captain left the Earth peo- ple a weapon. It is not a weapon of destruc- tion, but rather an instrument without which fighting would be useless. The mythical Pan- dora locked in it when the evil spirits began coming out of the chest and now Captain X-40 was the key to open the age old chest and leave the human race . . . hope. Ili;l|i Fiijlit I'nliii! Cniitriliuti! tu tim Miirr.li iif Ilimcs! Nine We have had a number of successful dances during the past three months. The Boys' Glee Club held their dance on November 20, with Stan Richards as disc jockey. The student body was commended for their neat appear- ance at this function. The Radiator Dance on December 3, was another bang-up affair. Alan Dary was the disc jockey. The Art Club held a combination square dance and social dance at the Hotel Wood- bridge on January 7. On December 22, the day before school closed for vacation, the Entertainment Group held their annual Christmas Concert. Vahe Der Manuelian played a solo on the violin. Others participating were Herbert Bourne, Beverly Conn, Lola Davis, Susie Lucreziano, Florence Pitcher, Joan Steves, Paul Valienti, Jean Ventura, and a double quartet. Members of the Players’ Club who took part in the three nativity scenes were Frances Accorto, Elias Ashey, John Barrett, Marjorie Barrett, David Brennan, Mary Gos- bee, John Holmy, Lawrence Humber, Ann MacLeod, Robert Pickett, and Earle Prentiss. Boosters were collected from the Student Body to aid in financing the Harriett M. Bell Scholarship Play, which was held on January 12. Thanks to Mrs. MacDonnell and everyone who helped, the play was a great success. The cast of the Scholarship Play, “Cheap- er by the Dozen” was: Father, Herbert Bourne; Mother, Marjorie Barrett; Children, Ann, Frances Accorto; Ernestine, Ann Mac- Leod; Martha, Mary Gosbee; Frank, Robert Couture; Bill, David Brennan; Lillian. Elaine Kotell; Fred, Earle Prentiss; Dan, Frank Marciello; Jackie, John Barrett; Larry, Ann’s boyfriend, Robert Pickett; Miss Brill, psychologist, Bargara Fagone; Joe Scales, the cheerleader, John Knight; Mrs. Fitzgerald, the cook, Irene Heffron; Dr. Bur- ton, Elias Ashey. The general chairman of the play was Adrian Grande her aides were Mary Maciel and Marie Nostrangelo. The Radiator Staff held a Turnabout Party at the Elks Hall on December 20. The curious antics of the girls contributed to the enjoy- ment of all. After a long struggle the cheerleaders fi- nally received their beautiful new uniforms. They participated in a Cheering Tournament on December 10, and had a wonderful per- formance. The Girls’ Glee Club held a splash party on December 15 at the Y.M.C.A. The Enter- tainment group was invited. Although Portia still has no advisor, the girls held their Open House on Thursday, January 13. A debate concerning the curfew Ten for teenagers up to seventeen was heard. Those on the affirmative side were Patricia Flaherty and Patricia Sample. Those speak- ing for the negative were Carol Greenough and Charlotte Farrar. Eight new members were welcomed by the Webster Debating Society: Herbert Cunha, Robert Cunha, Stephen Harris, Paul Pren- tiss, Pasquale Spincsa, David Brennan, Ed- ward Sulesky, and Anthony DiSarcina. Recently the boys debated the subject “The United States Should Blockade Red China.” The judges were Webster’s officers. The negative team of Stephen Harris and Edward Sulesky were the victors. A debate concerning Statehood for Hawaii and Alaska is planned for the future. The Athletic Association recently chose the Somerville High Football Letter Men of 1954: Co-captain Melvin Burt; Co-captain Paul Howard; Anthony Celli, Edward Du- charme, Richard Danner, Allen Bedrosian, Robert Johnson, Donald Allard, Richard Cain, William Gallant, Edward Vallery, Ed- ward Marino, Charlie Farr, Walter Mattos, Larry Wilson, Richard Del Monte, John De Vincentis, Tony Spignese, John Sullivan, John Corcoran, Vin Corcoran, Mike Mc- Laughlin, Robert Intravia, Albert Cullen and Harold Webber. Mr. Alfred Spitol, the Assistant Director of the Boston First Aid Chapter, will show to members of the Civil Defense Detachment the realistic make-up to be used in bandaging demonstrations. The Red Cross Council, under the guidance of Miss King, is heading a drive, within the clubs of the school and with the aid of the Student Council, to have each club contribute different projects for a box to be sent to an overseas school. Projects, which have been turned in so far are a scrapbook from the Art Club and an essay entitled “What the Constitution Means to Me” by Mary Gosbee. We were sorry to hear that Miss Marx- Brown has retired as advisor of the Student Council. The Council presented her with a sterling silver Paul Revere bowl. Mr. Richard Hegarty is the new advisor, and we wish him the best of luck. Recently nine members of the Council at- tended an Eastern Massachusetts Conven- tion in Randolph. They had a very interest- ing time meeting and discussing with other council members. They are planning to in- vestigate and report on the rules applying to girls wearing slacks to basketball games. As a result of the recent elections, the following people are now in office: Junior Night: Robert Bredin, David Brennan, Carol Flynn, John Knight, Dorothy McCormack. Senior Night: Bruce Brown, Mary Gillette, Richard Howe, Michael Kelley, Elaine Shep- hed. Class Day: Frances Accorto, Paul Cleve- land, Thomas Kelly, Dorothy Santangelo, Virginia Smithers. Sophomore Executive: Joan Ashton, Dorothy DiMita, Robert Gior- dano, Edward Pignone. Sophomore Student Council: Ruth Akerly, Judith Johnson, Cal Sakakeeny, Paul Schaefer. Under the direction of Mr. Hickey and Mr. Simmons, the Aeronautics Club is plan- ning a trip to Logan Airport. At their reg- ular meetings, Army Air Force and College films on jets and turbines are being shown. The newest Somerville High Club is the Key Club. Their first project is one in which they plan to collect between one hundred and three hundred books to supplement those in the Library. Any contributions to this worthy cause will be gratefully accepted. On January 19 the Key Club received its charter, and gavel. Distinguished members of the Kiwanis Club attended and several members of the Key Club explained some of the club’s functions. Boys are carefully se- lected after consideration of their scholastic achievements. Miss Anna Connor arranged a guided tour through the field station of the University of Massachusetts for several interested members of her biology class. Eleven MISSION The basketball team opened its season by defeating Mission High of Roxbury, 55-30. With the newly outfitted cheerleaders and an enthusiastic crowd to spur them on, Som- erville really “Led the Way,” to what we hope will be an undefeated season. Co-cap- tain Don Allard was side-lined with injuries, but Co-captain Paul Howard set up plays and scored 10 points himself. Bob Kilty was high scorer with 14 points. Dick Rose and Wayne Miles were close behind with 12 points each. The Junior Varsity won by a 89-39 score Box Score FG FT T Rose 6 0 12 Caruso 0 0 0 Goodrich 0 0 0 Howard 3 4 10 McGovern 0 1 1 Whelan 0 0 0 Kilty 6 2 14 Barker 1 1 3 Miles 5 2 12 Pickett 1 1 3 Totals 22 11 55 WALTHAM During the Christmas vacation the Red and Blue journeyed to Brandeis Unversity's gym to battle a strong Waltham team. This time Co-captain Paul Howard was unable to play, and Co-captain Don Allard held the scoring honors with 17 points. Fred McGov- ern and Wayne Miles took control of the boards away from Waltham’s 230 pound all- scholastic football player Angela Mosca. The victory was comparatively easy. Box Score FG FT T Rose 4 4 12 Miles 1 7 9 McGovern 4 6 14 Allard 7 3 17 Kilty 2 2 6 Barker 3 0 6 Caruso 0 0 0 Goodridge 0 0 0 DiModica 0 0 0 Whelan 0 0 0 Pickett 0 0 0 Totals 21 22 64 LOWELL S.H.S. played its first league game against Lowell, walloping them 85-38. The game saw every Somerville player score. At the end of the first quarter, Somerville led 17-1. Coach Sullivan started the following quintet : Paul Howard, Bob Kilty, Don Allard, Fred McGovern and Dick Rose. Don Allard topped the scoring with 20 points. Box Score FG FT T McGovern 4 0 8 Goodridge 2 4 8 Rose 4 5 13 DiMonica 1 0 2 Howard 0 2 2 Miles 4 5 2 Kilty 5 3 13 Barker 0 1 1 Twelve Whelan 0 2 2 Allard 7 6 20 Totals 27 28 82 EVERETT The Somerville hoop team won a close one from Everett 66 to 47. The game was nip and tuck until the 4th quarter when the home team opened up and tallied 20 more points to Everett's 6. Raso of Everett stood out for his fine play. He scored 15 points, but our own Don Allard went one better by scoring 16 points. Box Score FG FT T McGovern 5 3 13 Goodridge 0 0 0 Rose 8 4 10 DiModica 0 0 0 Howard 5 3 13 Miles 0 0 0 Kilty 5 4 14 Barker 0 0 0 Allard 7 2 16 Totals 25 16 66 MEDFORD An old rivarly was renewed when the Red and Blue took on Medford. This was the first afternoon game of the season and the team and student body were well represented. Medford, which was really up for the game, had the locals worried for a little while. The Mustangs led at the end of the first quarter, but in the second quarter S.H.S. took the lead and was not to be headed again. Don Allard stood out as he tallied 19 points. Dick Rose and Paul Howard sparked the sec- ond quarter drive that brought Somerville a 68-52 victory. The team really worked to- gether and displayed the excellent form that has kept them undefeated so far this season. Coaches Jim Sullivan and Walter Perry should be commended for the fine job they have done with our teams. Box Score FG FT T Rose 5 4 14 Miles 2 2 6 McGovern 3 0 6 1 loward 4 5 13 Goodridge 0 2 2 Kilty 1 5 7 Barker 1 0 2 Allard 5 9 19 Totals 21 27 69 G.A.A. Pat Flaherty ’56 The Girls’ Athletic Association, under the direction of Miss Snell, Miss Daley and Miss McLoughlin, is really booming. The bowlers, who meet every Wednesday and are captained by Mary Stiles, proudly boast a team worth noticing. Some of the high scorers from week to week are: Elea- nor Medeiros, 82; Marion Whitmore, 88 Helen Chauniard, 106; Doris Carey, 92; Jo- anne Hayes, 91; Natalie Morrissey, 91 ; Ruth Ryder, 117; and Alice Carey, 89. Spares by- Marie Frost and Alice McCarthy are fre- quently appearing. The girls have really- stepped into the swing of things, and have produced some extra fine bowlers. The badminton team, which meets on Fri- days, has begun its tournament play. Under the leadership of their captain, Jean Sharkey, the girls are playing a singles tournament and a doubles tournament. The play will con- tinue from week to week until the winners are narrowed down. Then Somerville High’s best will battle it out for the Badminton championship. Good luck, girls. On Thursday you’ll find a good percentage of the G.A.A. girls down at the “Y” pool, swimming around. The beginning swimmers have really progressed and it won’t be long before Captain Ginny Smithers and Manager Grace Markel can take it easy. The girl’s basketball teams played their first game against Winthrop High School on January 11. Both teams, first and second, came out on top. Playing for the second team, Ruth Ryder, high scorer, with 17 points, with Janet Ga- voni and Elena Ciano, the starting forwards, presented an outstanding game. The Win- throp guards were unable to do much against our S.H.S. forwards. Betty Brunet, Linda Thirteen Anderson, and Elizabeth Zucco were the guards who easily stopped the Winthrop forwards. Gina Parisse and Carol LaCapria were the substitute forwards. The final score was Somerville 35, Winthrop 14. The first team, inspired by the second team’s win, beat the opposing six, 47-34. For- wards Lorraine Maxwell, Alice Ferracane, and Pat Flaherty, who scored 27 points, were outstanding. Thanks to the guarding of Walda Corbett, Jane Emerson, Mary Maciel, Dorothy West, Diane Antonelli, and Lucille Ventura, the Winthrop forwards were held to 34 points. Congratulations, girls, and good luck in coming games! TRACK Somerville High’s championship track team started the defense of their Division II crown with a 54 to 23 victory over North Quincy. The New Year’s day meets marked the opening of the seventh winter track season at the 101st Infantry Armory on East Newton St., Boston. Bob “Buzz” Carlton won the 300-yd. run, and Ed Sulesky placed third. Ron Baptiste and Jerry Cichy placed second and third re- spectively in the 600-yd. run, and A1 Ham- wey and Leo Johnson did likewise in the 1000-yd. run. George Wheaton won the mile, and Jack Barrett finished second. “Sonny” Goodridge leaped 5' 6 to take first in the high jump, and Bob McLucas took the third place spot. In the shotput Vinny Goodridge captured first place and Jim Blackburn third. “Sonny” Goodridge became a double winner when he hopped the hurdles for first place, with Johnny O’Brien taking second. Jim Blackburn won the 50-yd. dash in 5.8 seconds, and Dick Cain finished third. Som- erville’s relay team of Bob Carlton, Dick Cain, Johnny O’Brien and Bill Gallant was victorious in 2 minutes, 10.9 seconds. Congratulations are in order for Jim Blackburn. Jim became the NEAAU Open 60-yd. dash champion when he won that event in 6.6 seconds at the Fargo Building, Boston, on December 30. For placing first Jim was awarded the Ed Sanders Memorial Trophy. On January 8 the Somerville trackmen were upset in a 43 to 34 heartbreaking loss to a talented Watertown team. Somerville staged a late comeback, but the rally was not strong enough to overcome the early lead compiled by Watertown. Bill Gallant and Dick Cain placed second and third respectively in the 300-yd run. Ronny Baptiste finished second in the 600-yd. run as did A1 Hamwey in the 1000-yd. run. George Wheaton took third in the mile run. Goldburn Goodridge was tied for first place with a Watertown lad in the high jump, and Don DiBona and Walter Shields were tied for third place in this same event. Ed Val lery took the third spot in the shot put. In the 50-yd. dash Jim Blackburn finished first and Bob Carlton third. “Sonny” Goodridge won the 45-yd. hurdles in 6.4 seconds, and Johnny O’Brien came in third. The relay, which was a real thriller, was won by Som- erville in 2 minutes 10 seconds. The relay team consisted of: Bob Carlton, leadoff man; Dick Cain, second leg; Johnny O’Brien, third leg; and Bill Gallant anchor man. Thus far Somerville has a 1-1 record and is tied for third place with Belmont. Fourteen HOCKEY The S.H.S. pucksters opened the 1954-1955 hockey season at the Boston Arena by tying Christopher Columbus High 1-1 in a jambo- ree. In the first play of the first period Chris- topher Columbus scored their only goal. Dur- ing the second period, the Somerville team, with two players in the penalty box, raced down the ice to tie the score, 1-1. The goal was made by co-captain Mike Kelley, assisted by John “Curley” Leahy and Joe Smith. The fast skating Somerville team was made up of the following: Co-captain Phil Keane, Goalie; Paul Cleveland, left defense; George Noone, right defense; co-captain Mike Kelley, center; Joe Smith, left wing; John Leahy, right wing. Spares: John Falvey, Robert Strokes and Francis Biggi. The hockey team opened the league games by taking a heart breaking 3-2 defeat at the hands of a capable Natick team. The first goal was made by the Natick team during the first period. In the second period Natick made their second goal, mak- ing the score 2-0. In the third period Somer- ville fought back to tie the score 2-2. Their first goal was made early in the period by co-captain Mike Kelley. With less than a minute left to play, Joe Smith, assisted by co-captain Mike Kelley, raced down the ice to make Somerville’s second and final goal, tying the score 2-2. But with 16 seconds left to play Natick scored their third and winning goal. On January 1st our team lost a hard fo'ught game to the Dedham pucksters, 2-0. The first period ended in a scoreless tie. The second period gave Dedham their first goal. With three minutes left to play in the third period, the Dedham pucksters scored their second and winning goal. The Somerville team put all their efforts into their skating, but were not able to score against the Dedham goalie. Even though the team was defeated, they displayed a good deal of talent. On January 8th, our team was defeated by the league-leading Brookline High, 3-1. The first goal was made by Brookline during the first period. In the second period Brookline scored their second goal, making the score 0-2. At the begining of the third period Brookline scored again. With about five min utes left to play, co-captain Mike Kelley raced down the ice, behind the net of the Brookline goalie and around the other side to score the only goal for Somerville High, making the score 3-1. Co-Captain Phil Keane has done a great job as goalie and has contributed a great deal to the team. Even though the teams’s record is 0-3 so far ,they have shown as much ability as their opponents, considering that the hockey team is only allowed to practice once a week and for a mere hour. Let’s go, Somerville High! Support our hockey team. Let them, when they look up into the stands, see a crowd of Somervilie High students to cheer them on to a success- ful season. I LIKE TO LIVE Roberta Grant ’55 I l'ke to sit on wind-blown sand With wind-whipped scarf about my head. I like to touch the little shells All crushed by careless tread. I like to smell the dashing spray That pounds the rocks that have no dread. I like to see the dancing boats Far out to sea, near Coral Head. I like to feel a mound of sand Once so full of life, now dead. I like to live, to laugh, to love, To talk, to try. Can more be said? Fifteen HAVE YIII MET? FRANCES ACCORTO ’55 If you’ve ever attended a meeting of the Players’ Club, you have seen this brown- eyed, brown-haired miss fulfilling her duties as President. Frannie’s hobby, as you may have guessed is dramatics. You may have seen her in the Scholarship Play, playing the part of Ann, or in the Christmas Pageant as Mary. Her other activities, and she has many, are National Honor, G.A.A., and Class Day Com- mittee. Outside of school Fran enjoys danc- ing, especially to Glen Miller’s music, listen- ing to “If I Give My Heart to You,” by Doris Day or just listening to any recording by Frankie Laine, her favorite vocalist. When asked what her most embarrassing experience was, Frances blushed and vowed that it would never get printed in the Radi- ator, (was it that bad), but she told us that it happened in the Arlington Heights A P where she works. Believe it or not, this girl lover her job and says the people she works with are tops. Fran’s dream man must be at least six feet tall, with black, wavy hair, and cute eyes, preferably blue. (Anyone particular in mind. With all her abilities, her wonderful per- sonality, and her excellent scholastic record, we know that Frances will surely be a suc- cess as a teacher when she graduates from Boston University. PAUL CLEVELAND '55 Do you know anyone who deserves the title of “typical S. H. S. boy”? In our opinion the qualifications are filled perfectly by Paul Cleveland who is 5' 111 , has dark brown hair and hazel eyes. Last fall Paul was elected to the Class Day Committee. He was co-captain of the hockey team in 1954 and at present plays left defense. His ambitions while at Somerville High are to get more students to the hockey games and to show the students that with their support, the team will have a successful season. Last spring Paul made the Eastern Mass. All Star Hockey team. At the Coach’s and Captain’s night sponsored by the Lions Club last spring he was awarded a trophy for hockey. To keep in trim for hockey Paul worked as a steeple- jack last summer. Paul likes listening to “Ebb Tide” by Roy Hamilton, his favorite singer. When asked what his most embarrassing moment was, he said something about a gym class during his sophomore year but would not reveal the details. (Could it be something to do with a girls’ gym class?) When he graduates in June Paul expects to attend college, but is undecided at present which one it will be. The college that Paul attends will be acquiring an excellent hockey player and a boy with a wonderful person- ality. Sixteen HAVE Y II U MET? MARY GILLETTE T 5 PAUL HENEGHAN ’55 If a 5’ 6 brown eyed lass, with an “Ipana” smile says “Hi” to you, and then goes buzz- ing by, you can bet your boots that it’s Mary Gillette. She is forever in a rush, but always has time for a fast “gab” session, or a good chuckle. Mary is better known as “Jet.” If you can’t place her (impossible!), then you have un- doubtedly seen her at football games or the Tech tourney, for she is one of our pretty majorettes. Besides twirling and strutting for the past two years, “Jet” was a member of the “Junior Night” Committee last year, and she was elected this year to serve on the Senior Night Committee. “Jet” has confessed that she hasn’t yet found her ideal boy, but she’d like him to be tall and dark, with a good sense of humor. She considers “Glen Miller” tops, and also likes “Make Yourself Comfortable” by Sarah Vaughn. She just loves clams, and if she had her way, the S.H.S. lunch period would be an hour long. In what may be classified as spare time, she enjoys telephoning friends, attending club meetings, and “living it up.” You had better be gay when around this young lady, for she just can’t stand grouchy people. Such a combination of fun and liveliness, as Mary is, can rarely be found in any girl. Good luck in all you do in the future, Mary. We know that your ability to get along with others will bring you much happiness. Paul, the blond-haired, blue-eved Busi- ness Manager of the Radiator and Year- book towers six feet above our lowly “ter- mites” (when they take their shoes off.) He has a fine record at Somerville High both in scholarship and extra-curricular work. He is a member of the Civil Defense Detachment, the Election Commission, and the Student Council, and loves to debate with the fellows in the Webster Society for debat- ing boys. For relaxation, he often attends sporting events, the Tufts basketball games in par- ticular, to root for his brother, who has just set the college all-time scoring record. Paul, a steady bowler, consistently bowls between 44 and 100. (Want to sue us, Paul?) He may often be found playing basketball on the Albion Street Court after school. Paul enjoys listening to popular music and the singing of Bob Dini. When asked to describe his ideal girl he replied, “Oh, about 5'11 , with blonde hair and blue eyes (no more than two of them), a good personality, intelligence, and nice looks. Warning girls, his pet peeve is “Pony tails.” Next year Paul hopes to be attending a local college, preferably Harvard or Tufts, for training to become a mechanical engineer. Paul, we know that you will be just as out- standing in later life as you have been as a member of the class of 1955 here at Somer- ville High School. Seventeen Ilm [inntl [invnrimunit (irniip Left to right: Marie Jackowitch, Waldo Corbett, Thomos Wilton, Judith Anderson, Joseph DiModica, and Borbara Woodman. What is our Good Government Group? What is its purpose? The Good Government Group was founded in 1952 under the leadership of Miss Hall, the head of the social studies department. During the first year the group concerned itself with the practical knowledge of gov- ernment on a town and city level in coopera- tion with the State Director of Citizenship, holding to the idea of “selling” to the school the government and community. One such step taken towards this end was the exchange between Somerville High and Concord High. On March third, 1953, our committee were the guests of Concord High, and were shown through the high school by the Concord Leaders. They also inspected the town hall and the courthouse, with the afternoon spent in touring the many his- torical sites located throughout the city. At- tending the annual town meeting was the highlight of the exchange. Two weeks later on March 12th, Somer- ville played host to the Concord students. There was a reception in Mr. Giroux’s office after which the visitors were served coffee and doughnuts. Half the group toured the building while the remainder attended a class discussion. The groups later proceeded to room ten where they met our leaders. Follow- ing the introductions the students enjoyed a delicious luncheon at the Hotel Woodbridge as guests of the Kiwanis members. The af- ternoon agenda included visits to the School Committee Room, the Planning Board Room, and the Superintendent’s office. The Con- cord students were also conducted through City Hall. Chauffeured in the Fire Chief’s Cadillacs, a tour of Tufts College, including a stopover at the Somerville Historical So- Eightccn ciety, was made. After disposing of a roast beef dinner at Cabot farms, all attended a meeting of the Board of Aldermen. After the day had ended, each felt that not only had the program been beneficial educa- tionally, but also socially. The friendliness ex- hibited by everyone concerned made the ex change a pleasant affair and gave the mem- bers a future plan in which every student would participate. The program was helped in good measure by Somerville students at- tending the Good Government-sponsored dance. In the second year of its operation the Good Government Exchange Committee ex- panded its program to include a practical ap- plication of four levels of government; state, federal, municipal and international. By conducting a mock session of the Board of Aldermen the students gained working knowledge of municipal government and be- came familiar with the various city depart- ments. This was a part of the program staged for the Bridgewater visitors, which marked the second year that Somerville par- ticipated in an exchange, a fact that certainly distinguishes Somerville in the citizenship program. The portrayal of the Board of Al- dermen’s meeting drew praise from many sources and demonstrated the abilities of our Committee and other members. Our group then journeyed to Bridgewater and were conducted through the high school, the state institutions, the state teachers col- lege and the town hall. On the following day they were the guests of the town meeting presided over by Mr. Lane, the teacher- sponsor of the town delegation. On Student Government Day Somerville and Bridgewater, who were the only two complete exchange groups to take advantage of the opportunity, visited the State House. One member of Somerville’s delegation, Wil- liam Crotty, was one of the two students to be seen on television that evening with Lieu- tenant Governor Whittier. Another activity on that year’s busy calen- dar was the attending and participating in of the mock session of the Federal Congress at the American International College in Spring- field, Mass. Representing the international branch of the government on the Committee’s work was the Plenary Session of the U.N. at Harvard University on March 27. Already this year Miss Hall has started or- ganizing her group and the Good Govern- ment Executive Committee has been elected. The following were elected: Joseph DiModica, Barbara Woodman, Judith Anderson, Thomas Wilton, Walda Corbett and Marie Jacko- witch. Glancing over the past record and knowing Miss Hall’s capabilities as a leader, one can- not but feel that this present group will live up to the previous accomplishments and will forge ahead, maintaining Somerville’s num- ber one rating in the state for its citizen- ship program. THE TRYOUT Betty Starratt ’56 Sonny tugged nervously to the lacings on his sneakers, mumbling over and over, “I’ve gat to make it! I’ve got to! To Sonny, age seventeen, making the basketball team this season was the most important thing in his life. Wouldn’t Carolyn be proud! And he’d show that Don that he could beat him any day! Sonny couldn’t exactly remem- ber how the rivalry between Don and him had started—it was so long ago. He supposed it was over Carolyn, but he really didn’t care. A loud blast came from the coach’s whistle; Sonny jumped. Out on the floor the fellows were taking their places in the lineup; the seniors confi- dent, the juniors and sophs nervously mulling around. Don, a privileged character, was still shooting baskets, despite the coach's warn- ing whistle. Finally, they were all ready and lined up according to height. Sonny, being 6' 2 , one inch shorter than Don, found himself in (Turn to page 28) Nineteen Alumni HERBERT A. PHILBRICK S.H.S. ’33 They were nine long, hard years of torture for Herbert Philbrick, who lived as a citi- zen, “Communist,” and counterspy for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. His life was one of suspicion, worry, hard work, and fear from 1940 through 1949, as he sacri- ficed his family and social life to serve his country in combatting the treacherous forces of the Communist Party in America. Yes, the very same Herbert A. Philbrick, whom Richard Carlson portrays so well on your television screen, was a graduate of Somerville High School. Mr. Philbrick was born in the sea coast village of Rye Beach, New Hampshire, but received most of his schooling in the Somerville School System, graduating from the Northeastern Junior High in 1930, and from the high school in 1933. The “Comrade Herb” of television fame lived at 30 Gilman St. and climbed the hill mornings to study in the Scientific Course, to play in the school orchestra, and to serve as vice-president of the Webster Debating Society. Upon receiving his high school diploma, Philbrick enrolled at Northeastern Univers- ity to train for a career as a civil engineer. While working on the bi-weekly newspaper at the Grace Baptist Church, he developed an interest for publicity work, promotion, and advertising. This interest, backed up by courses at Harvard, resulted in his landing a fine job as assistant advertising director of the M. P. Theatres of Boston. On the side, Mr. Philbrick helped found the Cambridge Youth Council, which was, unknown to him, sponsored by the Commu- nist Party. After he was elected chairman, he was bothered by the deceitful attitude of his associates, and brought his problem to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The F.B.I. became interested in the “Youth Council”, and the young Philbrick chose to serve his country as a spy in the subversive Commu- nist Party. His talents in the field of advertising brought the young man deeper and deeper into the party and gave the F.B.I. invalu- able information of Communist activity, na- tional as well as local. We need not recall his adventures during the nine years of counter- spy work, for they already are well-known throughout the nation, thanks to his book entitled “I Led Three Lives.” The magic of Television also brings us stories based on his actual adventures. The culmination of all his sweat and toil came on the afternoon of April 6, 1949, when Herbert Philbrick appeared before the United States District Court in the South- ern District of New York to testify at the trial of the eleven top Communist leaders in America. This was the first time that the Communist Party had any idea that Phil- brick was a spy for the F.B.I. As a result of his testimony, the eleven were convicted, and their conviction was confirmed by the United States Supreme Court. In closing, let us consider the very words (Turn to page 30) Twenty THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE EARLE AND SPOOKY See, Hear, Operate, Test and Find, are the key words which will unlock the doors to a new world — the world of natural and I scientific wonders. Where to find and make use of these golden keys?-—THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE! Formally incorporated in 1830 as the Boston Society of Natural History, the Mu- seum of Science is situated at the mouth of the Charles River. Here, handsomely housed in a modern, attractive building, the Museum stands out as a landmark to all, and a guide- post to those who seek a better knowledge of science. If a microtomic cross-section were taken of the Museum on a line from S.H.S., it would include such startling exhibits as: A 9,000,000 candlepower lighthouse lens; a working model of a nuclear reactor; a 3-ton slab of a 2,000-year-old California Sequoia; a huge U235 Uranium model an electric vot- ing machine; a “Hear your own voice” tele- phone exhibit; a jet aircraft engine; a work- ing model of a wind tunnel; working models of early trains; and an exhibit showing what you see if you are colorblind. These would be only a minute fraction of all the exhibits. The PLANETARIUM, which merely awaits finishing touches and the installation of the intricate Korkosz projector, not yet completed, to be one of the best planetarium in existence, sits overlooking the spot where some day a live animal park will be built. The MORSE AUDITORIUM, on the ter- race floor under the planetarium, however is constantly in use and filled every Sat- brary. The Library has made excellent de- bers of the Museum for the week-end FILM PROGRAM under the direction of the Li- braby. The Library has made excellent de- cisions regarding the movies shown and the SRO sign could have been hung out in De- cember for showings of the Academy award winner, “The Sea Around Us.” During Feb- ruary the auditorium may again be filled to capacity when three magnificent pictures: “The ABC of Jet Propulsion,” “Let’s Look at Elephants,” and “The Story of Prehistoric- Man” will be shown each weekend. SPOOKY, the most famous owl in history, and perhaps, one of the most intelligent, holds forth in his glassed-in “throne room” while the Museum is open. Besides one or two demonstrations — “promenades” to acquaint Spooky’s courtiers and admirers with him, Spooky placidly looks out upon his court un- til some face catches his eye, whereupon he jumps from his perch, beating his wings against the glass. But Spooky is quite tame, so it is merely a whim of a benevolent, care- free monarch. He has been on TV a number of times, some of them coast-to-coast, has been featured in Look and has traveled 7,000 miles on lecture trips with “Gib” Merrill, assistant director of the Museum’s Educa- tion Department. On the terrace floor is the Library, which draws 14,000 visitors a year to its reading rooms. Here 16,000 science volumes exert a powerful influence on all who enter. The library is unique in its way for it com- bines a reference and research library for the staff with a science reading and informa- tion center for the public. Yes, the Museum of Science is a thing of beauty, beckoning all to come. And Somer- ville has done just that. Several citizens are staff members; many families and indi- viduals are members of the Museum; Earle Prentiss ’55, is the Museum’s Assistant Li- brarian. Groups from the Junior High Schools have (Tun to page 29) Twcnfy-onc We are proud to announce the commence- ment of Channel 151. The following is a list of programs to be presented: George Gobel — George Tierney. “You can’t hardly ever find him during special any more.” Lucy and Desi — Mary Marciel and Wil- liam Byers. Mary can’t “Spick” Espanol, says William. (Don’t tell anyone, but neither can William). Arthur Godfrey — Ronald Ineson. He comes complete with red hair. The Stranger — Kenneth Trudeau. Gee, he’s not that strange. My Favorite Husband — Fred Theroux. Oh, Dear, what will his girl friend say? Ouch! Ed Sullivan — Henry Tanner. Henry smiles now and then, too. Private Secretary — Mary Devereaux. Oh, to be a boss! Mr. and Mrs. Peepers — John Sullivan and Lois Bennett. Johnny doesn’t wear glasses and Lois is a cute blonde. What happened? City Detective — Anthony DeCosta. Please follow me, Tony? Dear Phoebe — Alfred Macaris. You know there’s a resemblance. My Little Margie — Mary Maciel. Am I that mischievous? You can visit any of the stars in our office at 151. 141’s Secret ambitions are: Claire Fitz- patrick, to be a designer for new style brace- lets; Pat Kisser, to be a peanut vender; Clyde Murphy, to own a pie factory; John Romano, to eat continuously; Ed Scioli, to own a 1904 Cadillac; Ronnie Powers, to be president of the A.A.; Jean Sharkey, to be tall; Helen Murray, to get married; Dan Kiley, to be a soldier; Billy Horran, to be a girl scout. Each morning, when the sun peeps into 150 at 8:15, all is still. Complete quiet! No desks banging, no strange whispers, no loud footsteps, no students except Tony Giallongo. OOPS, here come the students now. ZOOM! That was Ed Marino as he flew through the door. That thudding noise was Albert Beau- lieu racing Francis Coneeny to the locker. There’s our favorite loud mouth now, Thomas Lynch, running around the corner. Did that flash blind you? It was Anne Danner’s new sparkle. Who was that who just ran in and out again? Must have been Vinny Leccese deciding whether on not to stay for the day. Well, everyone is settled now, there goes the bell. Wait! Hold everything. Look out! Here comes Paul Guglietta rushing through the door. Here’s the cool poll from 250: Cha-cha- cha, Dottie Page; Man, he’s the most, Eddie Ducharme; He’s got us all shook up, John (Harvey) Locke; Earth Angel, Shirley Rossi;; Honey Hush, Loretta Mahoney; They’re the craziest, Daphene Neal’s knee socks; It’s too much, Rose Cesario’s new hair cut; Daddy Rolling Stone, Nicky Amabile. The pupils of 251 are hoping that many of their puzzling questions will be answered during the New Year. One of these ques- tions is whether or not Big Bear, Barbara Twenty-two Balboni, will become a lady wrestler after she graduates? Another is, “How can Dick Ventura do three hours homework in fifteen minutes?” What's growing out of Mac’s (Eileen McCarthy’s) head, a horn or a pen cil? If any one knows the answer to these questions, please notify 251. If you’re looking for fun, stop in at 241 any special period. There you will find David (A1 Capp) Vartabedian drawing the weirdest pictures on our blackboard. He says they are amazing likenesses of his best friends. (Un- doubtedly Dracula and Frankenstein.) Alice (Candid Camera) Flaherty is vice-president of the Camera Club. She can take a picture of you at the “most” inopportune moments. As for athletes, 241 can’t be beat. We have Phil (The Bean) Keane, co-captain of the hockey team; Dick (The Brain) Cain trying his hand at track; Wayne (Smiles) Miles, our gift to the basketball team. Also, we have two potential record breakers in Goldburn Goodridge, who is on the verge of breaking his own high jump record of 1’7 , and “Gor- geous” George Wheaton, who is practically the fastest miler in the state, with a time of ten minutes five seconds. Aaron (the Scien- tist) DerMaderosian has applied for patents on his new atomic firecracker and super stink bomb. Let’s hope he makes a million of them. You win the “Booby prize” if you can answer these questions: Whose cute little black dog follows him to school almost every day? Who walked under the Mistletoe? Why are all the boys smelling so sweet lately? Could it be because of Sally Matheson’s little bottle of Channel No. 4? Where do all the flying saucers come from every fifth period? 152 has taken a poll. The results are as follows: Most popular boy, Melvin Burt; most popular girl, Nancy Lincoln; Prettiest girl, Carolyn Wade; handsomest boy, Melvin Burt; class clown, Marco Minimos; the girl most likely to succeed, Maria Sartori; the boys most likely to succeed, Charles Farr and Anibal Ferreira; best dressed boy, Charles Farr; best dressed girl, Edna McCarthy. Here are some puzzling questions from the seniors in 252. If you can answer them for us crazy mixed up kids, please visit us dur- ing any special period and “Make Yourself Comfortable”. Who is Joe Hutchinson’s se- cret flame in 249? I wonder! Since when has Richard La Capria been using pink pa- per? In school especially! Why does John Zicconi blush? How did Judy Torode solve Joan Standinger’s problems? Why are Connie Neofotistis and Clayton Dumas always fight- ing? What makes Ellen Clark such a flirt? Who does Carol Malcolm always wave out the window to on Wednesdays? What makes certain boys sing “Paddling Madeline Home” when Madeline Buonomo is around? Room 143 wishes to express its sincere con- gratulations to Allan Philbrick for his brav- ery in the recent fire at the Kenmore Theatre. 143 predicts the following to be future radio, television, or movie stars: Best looking, Jeanette Correia, Richard Delmont; best dressed Marie Tassinari, Richard Anderson; personality plus, Janet Silva, Richard Del- mont; most likely to succeed, Dolores Souza, Robert DeCruz; all-around athletes, Jeanette Hulagy, Robert DeCruz; class clowns, Ann Welch, Paul O’Connor; Class flirts, Betty Zecchilli, Donald Sheehan. 243 has taken a poll. The results are: quietest boy and girl, Thomas Foster, Cora Dunne; class clown, Robert Dovidio; hand- somest boy, Dick Danner; prettiest girl, Ros- alie McAllister; boy and girl with best per- sonalities, Thomas McNamara and Margie Barrett; most studious boy and girl, Steven Siavros and Dottie Day; best dressed boy and girl, Thomas McNamara and Rosalie Mc- Allister ; most talkative boy and girl, William Michard and Margie Barrett. There is talent in 243 too. Carmela Mascis, who sang in “Tal- ent Night,” and the Razzaboni twins, who play the accordion, are our delegates to show business. 144 has a few questions of its own to ask, and here they are: What does Danny Paten- gano find so interesting over at the gym? Where does Lola Davis go during typing? Where do Marilyn Powers, Joan Muldoon, Robert Giordano, and Herbert McLaughlin go when they leave about 10:30 every day?? Will we ever see the day that Nancy Saint- angelo will not have a piece of gum in her mouth and Collette Angelis a lollypop? We are beginning to wonder if Ann Connelly, Twenty-three Herbert Bourne, Jean Porter, Beverly Brad- ley, Richard Fideli, and Tony Cimorelli have deserted us during special periods. We are proud to have senior class president Joseph DiModica in our room this year. By the way, would you like to look at his picture collec- tion? Two new artists in 144 are Virginia Ardito and Marilyn Mortenson. The athletic members of 154 are football and basketball co-captain Paul Howard, foot- ball tackle Tony Celli and hockey defense- man Paul Cleveland. Our proctor is Robert O’Connor, better known as “Oakie.” The tal- ented member of the class is Thomas Fouri- nier, who plays the clarinet in the S.H.S. band. We have a mystery in 154: Where do Robert O’Connor’s books disappear to every special period? If anybody has the answer, please bring it to 154 because the poor boy wants to study. Why does Michael Russo want to leave the room every special period ? What does he find so interesting outside? 154 would be lost without the sparkling per- sonality of Pauline Finelli, the humor of Carol Greene, and the patience of Mr. Noonan. New Years’ Resolutions from 254. Walter Falkenstrom is going to slow down to 60 m.p.h.; Leo Schofield is going to stop getting Dan Coffey, Gerry Murphy and himself sixth periods; Irene DiRusso is going to sit in her own seat during special period instead of watching Lois Donovan polishing her finger nails; Lois promised that she would not polish her nails anymore because it bothers Sandra Smaglis, when Sandra and Ann Lavolurlo are conversing about San- dra’s knee socks; William Miller and Eugene Curley are not going to talk to Andy Chisari just while the bulletin is being read. 254 wants to congratulate Grace Steen for being one of the few who made Maximum Credit last quarter. 145 has this to say: Robert Amopy is the most to say the least. We gave him a new name, “Studious Arnee.” Patricia Greco is behaving herself now that the class has spoken to her. Why does Joan Currier, the innocent bystander, always seem guilty but is never prosecuted. 245 is happy to welcome back Miss Smith who has just returned to school after an ab- sence of seven months. We are happy to have Donald Allard, co-captain of the basketball team, in our room. Congratulations go to Elaine Shepherd for being elected to the Senior Night committee. What is the attrac- tion in Mr. Lanigan’s office for Dottie Ber nicchi during special period? Is that a friend- ship ring we see on Carol Hansen’s left hand? What attraction does Marcia Tully have for the opposite sex in the Junior Class. Prob- lem: What is John McCann doing in algebra class, dreaming or contemplating? Let’s take a look into the crystal ball of 147 to see what the future holds for 1965. The mist is clearing now and we see Law- rence Smith, who is running for county chair- man, promising a newer and bigger gym if elected. Now the Florence Nightingales ap- pear in the crystal ball; clad in white are Janice Stelin and Rose Lionetti, both em- ployed by the Massachusetts General Hos- pital. The world of culture has also benefited from the class of ’55, as John Collins is pro- claimed the outstanding artist of 1965. It seems that 1965 is a woman’s year, as career women galore parade the corridors. Con- tributions from 147 include Jean Carr, re- nowned fashion designer; Gloria Riccordi, executive officer at American Tractors; Elinor Finigan and Mickey Miller, buyers for Filene’s Stores; and, Lucy Nichola and Nancy Parkhurst, art dealers. The mist now engulfs the crystal ball, indicating the trip into the future is ended. 247 has some distinguished members in various school activities: William (Center Pass) Gallant, track team; John Falvey, hockey team; Celia Elias, cheerleader; Judy Anderson, class secretary; Anne Brennan, Student Council. 247 also has a few ques- tions to ask: Why does everyone think of Tony Curtis when they look at John Caruso? Who are the two sisters from 247 and 252 that go around with “Buttons”? Who is the boy who waits for Lorraine Giordano after second period? Which sopho- more is Ed Emery interested in? Dorothy Tyle wonders what happened to the old type- writer ribbons in room 220 during second period ? Twenty-four Whom does Dottie West flash her smile at every day in 241? Why does Mary Gosbee pass 203 after fifth period every day? If you want to have a ball, come right down the hall to 249. You’ll find the teach- er laboriously adding up Bill Griffin’s 6th periods. He’s the boy most likely to be late, with Theresa Daly running a close sec- ond. Any donation toward an adding machine will be welcome. In the other corner you’ll hear A1 Zengo and Harriet Zango arguing over whose name is “the least” and which branch of the family is “the most.” But then it’s all in the way you look at it. We all want to congratulate Frannie Adams who has finally got her driving license. It cer- tainly should be framed. Miss Carven has lost one of her home room pupils, Dick Howe, who has made the Radiator room his permanent residence. Why is Bob Kilty always standing in front of 245? There must be some attraction there! That’s all the gossip for now; see you next issue. Gabby Gossip, your roving reporter. FIRST QUARTER MAXIMUM CREDIT Josephine Ciccariello Beverly Conn Roberta Grant Richard Howe Thomas J. Kelly Stanley Pearlson Robert Rudolph Patricia Sample Grace Steen CREDIT Frances Accorto Judith Anderson Allen Bedrosian Herbert Bourne Charles Brophy Mary Cahalan Robert Carlton Jean Carter Rosalie Colozzo Dorothy Day Henry Dionne Jane Emerson Thomas Fournier Eileen Geer Carol Greenough Carol Hansen Paul Henderson Joan Hensley Lois Howland Lawrence Humber Ruth Kcddy Cecelia Keller Norma Libardoni Rita Lynch Loretta Mahoney Isabelle Mooradian Clara Patalano Alan Pierce Roger Plummer Barbara Radochia Laura Reid Antoinette Romano Mary Stiles Stephen Sugarman Evelyn Talmo Patricia Taylor Louise Voishnis Carolyn Wallace Dorothy West Thomas Wilton From 29 comes a new version of the al- phabet: A—ambitious, Josephine Cafarelli; B—brain, Stephanie Bullock; C—clown, Bob Sullivan; D—devilish, Charles Coleman; E— elegant, Ron Rose’s clothes; F—fun, Irene Buono; G—gullible, Bruce Alexander; H— hungry, Greg Gulezian; I—industrious, Annie Camelio; J—Joker, Paul Desousa; K —Killer, Bob Sullivan; L—lost, Dan Shea; M—mischievous, Bob Iannuzzi; N—noisiest, the Boys; 0—O.K., the girls; P—plentiful, homework; Q—quiet Bill Byers; ridi- culous, knee socks; S—smallest, Stephen Coffey; T—talkative, Paul Pacini; U—un- derstanding, Mr. Hoban; V—valuable, some- one else’s work; W—wiffle twins, Greg and Tiny; X—xciting-special; Y—yummy, ice- cream; Z—zaniest, Bill Galvin. Among the celebrities of 329 are Patricia Flaherty, Elaine Kotell, and Diane Zinck, who made maximum credit the first quarter; Lorraine Maxwell and Civitina Spinosa, who made credit; Elena Ciano and David Bren- nan, who contributed material to the first edition of the Radiator; and last, but not Twenty-five least, our own football hero, A1 Cullen, who was awarded his sweater and letter. The ideal boy of 332 must have: The eyes of Richard Murray; the hair of James Lowder; the smile of David Hurd; and the elbow of Sal Fantasia. The ideal girl must have: the hair of Winnie Sharpe; the eyes of Thelma Weeks; the nose of Grace Markle; and the smile of Kay Hunt. In 327 Margaret Hurst has been elected as the prettiest girl, John Barry as the hand- somest boy, Marilyn Ricciardi and John Barry as the best dressed girl and boy, and Veron- ica Mili and Ernie Awiszus as the most pop- ular girl and boy. Pat Izzo took the title of best looking girl in 31; John Sullivan was voted the best looking boy, Lawrence O’Hearn and Jean Gatti were selected the most studious, Sally Gunning and Gud Sidoti were chosen the best dressed, and Shirley Ineson and John Sulli- van were elected tops in personality. 32 is boasting of Vinnie Corcoran, who was recently elected co-captain of next season’s football squad, and Jimmy Dwyer, who did his best for the Red and Blue despite his injury. Do you feel like relieving yourself of a rare possession, (i.e., money) ? If so, come to 32 where Joan Butler is collecting for Play- ers’ Club, Christmas Seals, Class dues, under- privileged boa constrictors of South Africa, and the Harvard Relief, which is “Top Se- cret.” Joan is also a member of the en- tertainment group from 32 along with Jo Kennedy, Louise Wuccini, Ken MacLeod, Archie Murphy, Lawrie Kelley, Bob Mernck, and Joe Whittemore. This retarded little group is led by Maestro Anthony Fedele. Another one comes from 334. Claudia Leggett and Rickie Marcohi were chosen the best lookers, Jenny Matthews seems to be the best dressed, Andy Mantis’s wisecracks have won him the title of class clown, and Gwen Crawford was voted the quietest girl. Ann Penney, bus check representative, was chosen the girl with the best personality. The ideal boy of 27 must have: the eyes of Thomas McHugh; the nose and build of James Blackburn; the teeth and clothes of Donald Smith; the personality of Donald O’Brien; and the hair of William Belcher. Our dream girl should have the eyes of Lee Aletto; the nose and teeth of Penny Baldi; the figure and personality of Florence Bo- nanno; and, the clothes and hair of Myra Blunt. 331; Diane Fratus, to graduate from Har- vard; John Deveraux, to be a senior; Laura Owen, to be elected president of Webster; Robert Harrington, to have a peaceful alge- bra class; Kitty Boyle, to get married; Pat Griffin, to retire next year with one million and a boy from an unmentionable high school; Judy Peters, to see Bob Pickett act normal; David Rouse, to write “Dennis the Menace”; Ronnie Baptiste, to race for the Radcliffe track team; Judy Grimstad, to find out whether Liberace has false teeth; Walda Corbett, to stay in the homeroom for one special period this year. Sonja and Sylvia Swanson did a good job of entertaining 324 the last day of school be- fore our Christmas vacation. There were also some spectators from 325. They sang a Swedish Carol, “No More” and a very appro- priate song, “Sisters.” We all enjoyed the en- tertainment very much. FIRST QUARTER MAXIMUM CREDIT Walda Corbett Salvatore Fantasia Patricia Flaherty Stephen Harris Ann Hilferty Elaine Kotell Michelina Parziale Virg. VanSteensburg Diane Zinck CREDIT Dorothy Amann Elizabeth Anderson James Blackburn Mildred Bombara Stephanie Bullock Josephine Cafarelli JoAnn Cohen Gwendolyn Crawford Nancy Dionne Charlotte Farrar Iylene Gottlieb Judith Grimstad Richard Hamm Margaret Howard Kathleen Hunt Mary Kacoyanis Claudia Leggett Mary Lepere Rosemarie Maiella Walter Manning Lorraine Maxwell Dorothy McCormick Robert Me Lucas Claire Murphy Gina Parisse Ingrid Peabody Judith Peters Paul Rigazio Marie Rossetti Vivian Samsuri Jane Silliker Donald Smith Civitina Spinosa Claire Thibedeau Donald Veino Shirley Vitiello Twcnfy-six If during Special, you think you’re alive, come and visit 105. Some of our pet peeves are: Gerry Dobar, imaginative boys; Louise George, white bucks; Jackie Mullens, basketball; A1 Konig, Chess; Mike McLaughlin, Walnut Street at 8:15 A.M.; Irene Paiva, D.A.’s on boys; Maureen Gildia, Bermuda skirts; Beverly Guggina, red knee socks; Ronnie Mochi, knee socks; Betty Corelli, yellow sneakers; Norman Van Gundy, crowded busses. Meet the members of 204, full of am- bition and fun galore. Here are the results of a recent poll: prettiest girl, Nancy Cutone; handsomest boy, Bob DeVellis; best dressed girl, Barbara Gutela; best dresesd boy, Ralph Morgan; most popular girl and boy, Kay Arnopp and Bob DeVellis; most likely to suc- ceed, Janice Graves; class clown, Filberto Solano. Some of the members of 204 were brave enough to reveal their pet peeves: John Mc- Uillicuddy, talkative girls; Barbara Morgan, conceited people Mary DiLeo, Pinky Lee; Barbara Futela, boys named George. 204 would like to know the answer to these $64 questions!! Why does Filberto Solano fall asleep every special period?? What in- terests Barbara Leary lately in room 252? (a certain boy, maybe??) What special form- ula does Ralph Morgan use on his curly hair? (H:0?) How does Rita O’Leary find so much time to spend with her kitten?? 205 wants to know why George McLean looked so surprised the other day in special?? (Let us in on the secret.) Why does Brenda Lemos go around singing the “Bell Bottom Blues”?? (She’d like to join the Navy?) The officers of Room 110 are: Proctor, Paul Schaefer; Radiator Reporter, Jean Byers; Banking Representatives, John Hoare and Richie Remillard; Red Cross, Joan Ash- ton; Red Feather, Paul Schaefer; Booster Representative, Joanne Hayes. Participating in Girls’ Glee Club are Juanita Douglas and Gerry Sovoni. In the Boys’ Glee Club we have Bob Barbargallo. Joanne Hayes is an active member in G.A.A., Players’ Club and Camera Club. Congratulations to Carol Scolley and Carol Wright, both of 115, who received “max” credit for the first quarter. Also Mari- lyn Tosi, Marion Whitmore, Pat Zeuli, and Rosalyn Perrone, who received credit. Here are a few favorites from 343: Bob Johnson, “It Don’t Hurt Anymore” ;Shirley Hubble, “Why Don’t You Believe Me”; Mari- lyn Crawley, “What’s the Use”; Ruth Dona- van, “The Bandit”; Bob Russo, “Your Cheat- ing Heart.” Congratulations are in order for Janet MacKay and Antonette Maniscaleo of 345. Both girls made credit first quarter. Here are some pet peeves from 349: Betty Rosati, sneaky people; Roberta Scully, peo- ple who can’t keep a secret; Barbara Ford, the marking system; Paul Zygala, knee socks; Leano Geanelli, climbing School St. Take the figure, eyes, and personality of Beverly Phillips, along with Audrey’s pretty red hair, garnish with Carole Leon’s clothes, add Mary Ann McCarron’s sunny smile, and Claire Gifford’s brain, blend well, and you have 350’s recipe for the perfect girl. Here are some questions from 351: Why is Bob Kelly so interested in “Mickey Spil- lane” mysteries? (He’s studying to be a de- tective!) What’s in the notes Charles Giro- gosian is always passing?? 354 wishes to welcome Miss Bellamy back after her long illness. We would also like to congratulate Bob Giordano who was elected to the Executive Committee, and Carl Saka- keeny who was elected for Student Council. Among the nobles of 347 we find John Souza, “King of the Cats”; Carol Bennett, Twenty-seven “Queen of Quietville”; Mark Hagopian, “Duke of Dizzy dom.” We are fill proud of Laura Slocomb and Carol Fields of 347, who made maximum credit the first quarter. A poll in 352 proved that the best looking boy is Dan Sullivan; the best looking girl is Janet Layte; the best dressed boy is John Volo, and the best dressed girl is Janet Layte. Class clowns are Jacqueline Corkum and George Day. FIRST QUARTER MAXIMUM CREDIT Janet Diehl Carol Scolley Carol Fields Laura Slocumb Maureen Joyce Judith Tarentino Helen Penta Polyann Tarutis Carol Potterton Pauline Wetmore Paul Schaefer Carol Wright CREDIT Ruth Akerly Debra Mabel Paul Anderson Janet MacKay Angela Aveni Antonette Maniscalco Carol Bennett Alice McCarthy Margaret Buckley John McGillicuddy Paula Callahan Joan Mendousa Richard Castor Phyllis Miceli Ellen Coakley Nancy Musto Janice Colburn Carol Nelke Herbert Cunha Jeanne Novillis Carol Bartera Rita O’Leary Mary DiChiappari Rosalyn Perrone Dorothea DiCiaccia Edward Pignonc Joan Dick James Quinlan Juanita Douglass Carole Rimkus Francis Driscoll Carmella Romano Catherine Duarte Helen Sheehan Leo Ducharme Dorothy Shubow Carole Earley Merle Simpson Lena Ferrone David Squires Mary Freitas Virginia Steeves Michael Frongillo Marjorie Swindell Marie Frost Joan Tassinari Nanda Gandolfi Marilyn Tosi Robert Giordano John Trigledas Elinor Glynn Arthur Troy Roberta Graham Carol Tutela Beverly Guggina Jean Vendittis Dennis Haley Lucile Ventura Elaine Holland Camille Vozzella Judith Howard Herbert Weene James Johnson Marion Whitmore Judith Johnson Margaret Wylie Richard Johnson Janet Layte Patricia Zeuli THE TRYOUT (Continued from page 19 front of him in the lineup. “What luck!” he thought. John, his pal, was in front of him. It was John’s turn now—he was shooting for the ten baskets that the coach had allowed them to do. John missed the first six shots, hooking the last four in. It was Sonny’s turn now. Could he do even that well. He had to! He threw the ball for his first shot and missed. Again he tried— and again he missed! Don snickered. Sonny’s face grew scarlet and his temper flared—he tried again and missed. Don sarcastically whispered, “Isn’t he a marvel?” Sonny couldn’t take any more. He tried for the fifth time and made it! Again, and again, and again! Six baskets in all! He had done it! He was in! The fellows cheered—all but one— Don—who was still smirking. It was his turn now—he missed the first five shots, hooking in the last five. He had made the team all right, but Sonny had beat him! But was Sonny smirking? No! What was the matter with him? Then he noticed Sonny approaching him. “Tough luck,” he said, “And—oh—how about drowning your sorrows in a coke with Caro- lyn and me after shower?” Don couldn’t believe his ears. Maybe Sonny wasn’t such a bad guy after all, and what a team they’d make! After the showers Sonny found Carolyn waiting for him, beaming with pride over the fact that he’d made the team. Don caught up with them and the trio merrily started off for the Sweet Shop, hearts high. Twenty-eight Ginny Sinitlu� rs 53 Oh, Oh, “Ko-Ko-Mo”! It seem • that every- where we go, we hear that tune. It was first introduced into the Rhythm and Blues field; then the Crewcuts cut it, and finally the ever i popular Perry Como added his version. Each one has its own style and arrangement, and they all seem to be breaking through. Recently, one of our favorite D. Jays, namely Stan Richards, left his radio station, to try his hand at television. You can find him every Saturday afternoon spinning your favorite platters on Channel 4. It’s amusing to watch the teen-agers dance while you I listen to the currently popular songs and a few new platters. You usually have the plea- sure of viewing a recording star or two. The female vocal quartets and trios have really come into their own. Just a glimpse at the popular songs certainly proves it. For in- stance: “Mr. Sandman” by the Chordettes, “Sincerely” by the Maguire Sisters, or “Hearts of Stone” by the Fontaines. Joan Webber’s version of “Let Me Go, Lover” was the favorite recording of that tune. No wonder she had a million dollar be- ginning; once the song was heard on Studio One, the public caught on, and it became a smash hit over night. “Silk Stockings,” the Cole Porter-Kauf man-MacGrath Musical Comedy, starring Hildegard Neff and Don Ameche in their first major stage apearance, is creating a box office landslide at the Shubert Theatre. The tickets are selling like hotcakes, so it must be good. If you are interested in Motion Picture mu- sicals, may we suggest Irving Berlin’s “There’s No Business Like Show Business.” There is a full cast of stars, including Ethel Merman and Johnnie Ray. Two of the most impessive books of 1954 on music were Gustav Reese's “Music in the Renaissance” and Karl Geiringer’s “The Bach Family.” Each of them will remain in a class of its own for years to come. Bob Manning really shows the talent he pc- sesses in his most recent ballad “That’s My Love Song to You.” Besides the endearing lyrics of love, he sings of garbage cans, etc. The combination adds color to the song. Now let’s dig the Jive that is really the nuttiest. None other than the Rhythm and Blues Field. The Penguins’ “Earth Angel” is really the coolest, and Eunice and Jean are whaling up a storm with “Ko-Ko-Mo.” Tito Puente is going wild with “Red Shoes.” If you take a glimpse at the Western-Hill- billy side of the fence, I'm sure you’ll find “I Don’t Hurt Anymore” on top. Speaking of the top, the top hit of 1954 was Kitty Kalen’s “Little Things Mean a Lot.” You have to give this little gal credit — she has had one hit right after the other since she returned to the world of discs. THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE (Continued from page 20) visited Science Park on the M.D.C. school program. But seeing the exhibit halls and visiting the Library once is not enough for most people. Since the Museum’s doors first opened in 1951, 800,00 have visited it. Soon two hundred S.H.S. students will have an op- portunity to inspect the Museum free cf charge. The MUSEUM OF SCIENCE holds a wealth of practical knowledge for people of all ages. Take advantage of this opportunity. Visit this living proof that “SCIENCE IS FUN.” Twenty-nine ROVING EPOKft. 1. Why don't pupils like to do homework? I’d rather go out at night. Robert Wilkins P.G., 215. (You owl, you.) Who doesn’t like homework? Paul How- ard, Paul McGovern ’55. I like to be irresponsible. Robert DeYoung ’57. We might lose the books on the way home and it causes us worry. Thomas Keough ’57. We have to watch Howdy Doody. Char- lotte Quinn ’55. They’re only human. Brain Coady ’55. 2. What would a southerner say if he saw his first snowstorm? Look at the cotton falling. Dolores Walker ’55. Dig those crazy cotton balls. Marie Mas- trangelo ’55. Snow what? Eddie Marino ’55. Duz from heaven. Daniel Sullivan ’57. 3. What would you do if you had to testify against your best friend? I have no friends, best or otherwise. John Franovitch ’55. (We doubt that.) Commit Purgery! Mary Gillette ’55. Do you get paid for it? James Mitrono '57. I might and I might not. John Goodwin ’57. I’d testify, why not? James Whalen ’56. (We don’t know; why not?) 4. What did the heaver say when he tried to bite petrified wood? Look, ma! No teeth! Loretta Strangman ’55. My goodneth! That wath tough! Carol Ventura ’56. Just call me “Rocky”. John Guglietta ’57. Cafeteria food is better. John Callinan ’55. (We agree.) Had to see my dentist anyway. Marilyn Bertrand ’55. Does anybody have a toothpick? Richard Astor ’57. ALUMNI (Continued from page 21) of this famous man, who has been exposed to all the evils of Communism. In his best- selling book he writes: “The evils of society provide the Communists with their fuel. We must readily admit those faults that we have under our capitalist system of free enter- prise, and work indefatigably to eliminate them. We must lead a positive political and social life, not a negative, bitter and denun- ciatory life.” “If we adhere to our traditional American dream of a society of freedom, of personal rather than state responsibility, of individual as well as collective intelligence, and of civil rights rather than rigid civil controls, then we will have disproved the Communist theory of the inevitability of capitalist de- terioration.” “The Communist depends upon hatred, un- certainty and fear. ‘Let the ruling classes tremble,’ wrote Karl Marx. The best answer for that is reaffirmation of the faith that ours is a nation and we are a people founded upon belief in God and the sanctity of each individual. Therein lies our strength.” Thirty HUMUR An elephant and a zebra were talking. The elephant said: “I fill my trunk with peanuts.” “Is that so,” said the zebra. “Where do you put your clothes?” Don’t try to put anything over on an un- dertaker. Sooner or later he’ll get you dead to rights. Sentry: “Halt! Who goes there!” Soldier: “You wouldn’t know me anyway. I’m new here.” “My father isn’t working because mother broke a leg.” “What has that got to do with father?” “It was his leg she broke.” Epitaph for a be-bopper: “This time he’s really gone. She married him until “DEBT” do us part. He is so lazy that he stands in a revolving door and waits. marry that rat. You’ll live in a hole the rest of your life.” Bo: “Did you hear about Melvin the fire- fly?” Mo: “No, I didn’t. What about him?” Bo: “He backed into a fan and was de- lighted.” Fighter to his manager: “I had him wor- ried in the third round. He thought he killed me.” Manager to fighter: “You’ve been knocked out so many times that you ought to sell advertising space on the soles of your shoes.” Girls don’t only marry for money — they’ll take checks, too. Sign in employment office: “Wanted— Understudy for human cannonball. Must be willing to travel!” What is the English Channel? A television station that features British Movies. Mom: “The canary is gone!” Willie: “Gee, he was there this morning when I vacuumed the cage.” One business man to another: “I’ve had bad luck lately. I dropped plenty in the market.” “Oh, bad investment?” “No, my shopping bag broke.” An intoxicated gentleman rolled out of Joe’s Place and stepped into a cab out in front. He said to the driver: “Take me to Joe’s Place.” The driver jumped out, opened the door, and said angrily: “You’re in front of Joe’s Place right now.” “O.K.,” said the man, “Next time don’t drive so fasht.” Thirty-one Mother mouse to daughter: “Go ahead and IVnHTHEASTEHIV UNIVERSITY BOSTON 15. MASSACHUSETTS You are cordially invited to explore the advantages of CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION Nearly 3000 young men and women now enrolled as upper- classmen in the DAY COLLEGES at NORTHEASTERN are profiting from study on the CO-OPERATIVE PLAN. Programs lead to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING The combination of academic instruction at NORTHEASTERN and super- vised co-operative employment in business, industry and the social agencies constitutes sound preparation for a wide variety of responsible positions. “Co-op students earn a major portion of their college expenses. EVENING DIVISION Programs available in the fields of Liberal Arts, Business, and Engineering lead to appropriate bachelor or associate degrees. SEPTEMBER REGISTRATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CATALOG — MAIL THIS COUPON NORTH EASTERN UN IVERSITY Director of Admissions Boston 15, Massachusetts Plcosc send me o cotolog. I om porticulorly interested in the DAY COLLEGES □ College of Education □ □ College of Liberal Arts □ □ College of Engineering □ (J College of Business Administration EVENING SCHOOLS Evening Division of the College of Liberal Arts School of Business (Evening Sessions) Lincoln Institute (Engineering Courses) Name Address (Street) (City or Town) (P. O. Numerals) (State) March, 1955 Sointirvilli! Hinli School riif,-...... '-;U “ r . . A ; ..: - ;V., V ■ . ‘A - ■ - ; . s, y ; � . . '■ V, •• • ’• ' •'v .v'A ! -. . • ‘YC . ... - ,■. •� • n •• -V • � . . i • [ . ■ - • m,,V . ' v- ' - -■ ■ -1 AC: THE RADIATOR SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 72nd YEAR OF CONTINUOUS PUBLICATION VOL. LXXII NO. 3 SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS MARCH, 1955 ACTIVITIES Louise Voishnis '55 Woldo Corbett '56 Michael Gormley '56 SPORTS Robert Corlton '55 Virginio Smithers '55 Dorothy West '55 BUSINESS Jone Emerson '55 Paul Heneghon '55 Junior Editor PATRICIA FLAHERTY '56 Business Manager STEPHEN HARRIS '56 LITERARY Earle Prentiss '55 Thomos Wilton '55 CHATTER Mary Cohalan '55 Elaine Kotell '56 Diane Doggett '56 TYPING Rosalie Colozzo '55 Josephine Ciccoriello '55 Carole Meadows '55 Marie Lonero '55 ART Beverly Conn '55 Richord Howe '55 Elena Ciano '56 FEATURES Robert Rudolph '55 Jack Knight '56 Elia Demetri '56 Edward Sulesky '56 POETRY Roberto Grant '55 Faculty Advisers Heod Moster MR. ALBERT GIROUX MR. NATHANIEL COLBERT MISS OLIVE B. MocPHERSON Business Adviser Literary Adviser Reporters Table of Contents SENIORS: Ml, Mary Lou Pacific 143, Janet Silva; 144, Mary Conroy; 145, Alfred Jeon; 147, Joan Sharkey; 149, Rita Corozzini; 150, Paul Guglietta; 151, Mory Model 152, Hildegard Fors- berg; 154, Helen Donahue; 241, Allen Bedrosian; 243, Marjorie Bar- rett; 244, Elizabeth Money; 245, Elaine Shepherd; 247, Patricio Sample; 249, Valerie Birchall; 250, Loretta Mohoney; 251, Robert Soro- bella; 252, Carol Malcolm; 254, Mary Mahoney JUNIORS: 24, Robert Bredin; 25 Eleanor Mc- Phee; 27, Richard Hamm; 29, Pris- cillo Chapin; 30, Carol Donnaruma; 31, Joanne Gobson; 32, Louise Wuc- cini; 221, Carol Boyd; 232 Donna Bertucci; 234, Anne DeNopoli; 302, Robert Doly; 313, Mary Sheehy; 321, Roberto Brown; 324, Carol Titcomb; 325, Claire White; 327, Arlene Smith; 329, Marcia Edelstein; 330, John Borrett; 331, Laura Owen; 332, Kathleen Hunt; 334, Eleanor Sampson SOPHOMORES: 105, Carol Fernald; 106, Thomas Lane; 110, Jean Byers; 113, John DeCosto; 1 14, Gordon Fairweather; 1 15, Rosalyn Perrone; 204, Barbara Morgan; 205, Ruthanne Koye; 206, Gale Bermon; 209, Phyllis Butt; 210, Rosemary Volturno; 341, Nancy Mohoney; 343, Barbara Lincoln; 344, Francis Driscoll; 345, Mary Nordone; 347, Dorothy DeMita; 349, Elizobeth Rosati; 350, Carol Rollins; 351, Elinor Glynn; 352, Elizabeth McLucas; 354, Lenora Brongo L.over Design Open Letters to the Senior Class Retail Distributior Sunset Happy Birthday The Present Time Poetry Alumni SPORTS Bosketball Track Hockey Have You Met? Whot's Doing G.A.A. Off the Record CLASS CHATTER Senior Junior Sophomore Humor Beverly Conn '55 Tom Wilton '55 4 Mary Cohalan '55 5 Dick Howe '55 Michael Gormley '56 6 Donald DiBona '56 7 Judith Tarentino '57 8 Joan Butler '56 10 11 12 13 15 17 18 20 22 22 23 25 27 30 education. . . The Foundation of Democracy i u U DITORIALS EDUCATION . . . THE FOUNDATION OF DEMOCRACY Tom Wilton ’55 The American classroom is the laboratory of American democracy. The success or fail- ure of the great “American Experiment” de- pends upon our appreciation and knowledge of our Constitutional rights and our civic- duties. High school education is effective only when the student reaches this goal of civic- competence and responsibility by actual ap- plication of our fundamental freedoms in model elections and governmental sessions. Citizenship is not only a product of teach- ing; it is a product of living. The teacher guides students to a source . . . the student must personally evaluate the source, derive reasonable conclusions, and apply his knowl- edge accordingly. Public opinion is often based upon stereo- types. Intolerance disappears when miscon- ceptions are erased. Yet, how can teachers efficiently advise when they are bound by harmful regulations which limit organized discussion of controversial subjects? There is a dominant fear that the youth of America will fall pray to the deceptive “ism’s.” Igno- rance breeds gullibility! Apathy nurtures the seed of totalitarianism! Should we be kept in complete, blissful ignorance, and then upon leaving secondary schools, be sub- jected to the guile of latent Communism? Perhaps more dangerous to our civil liberties than Communism itself is the blind effort of some reactionary elements to stigmatize all liberal and reform movements as Red. We must not choke the voice of truth with mass hysteria! We must not prosecute in the courtroom of prejudgment! The American public educator must con- form to more unwritten interdictions, and is subject to more unjustified criticism than any other public servant. He often hesitates or is strictly prohibited from expressing per- sonal views on controversial subjects be- cause of community reaction or political re- repression. Surely many individuals of high intelligence and fine character are discour- aged from teaching because of these con- ditions. Emerson wrote, “It does not matter what your studies are; it only matters who your teacher is.” The salaries of teachers in some areas is not proportional to the intelli- gence of an earthworm. We may be thankful that the proficiency of most teachers is far above their earnings. In Europe educators receive the degree of respect that physcians and surgeons command in America. The opin- ions of European educators are honored, and in democratic countries are encouraged to promote understanding. When a teacher fairly explains all phases of an issue, and then presents his own opinion, the students will delve into the principles involved, if for no other reason than to prove the teacher wrong. Compulsory teaching of American history is without value if civic interest and civic pride are not resultant. Today many Americans question the wis- dom of creating a high degree of competitive spirit—in sports, in education. Competition often goads the strong to trample upon the weak. Emphasis on attaining high grades causes bright students to feel self-satisfied, while slow students are left with a deep sense of inadequacy and an excuse for leth- argy. Although the competitive spirit should Four be curbed somewhat, it cannot be eliminated. It makes people strive for better living stand- ards, for better jobs, for success. Remove competition, and destroy progress. Democratic suffrage has steadily advanced in the last few centuries. Property qualifica- tions were abolished; our Fifteenth Amend- ment made it illegal to exclude men from the polls because their skin was of too dark a hue; and women finally won their ballots. Thomas Jefferson once said. “Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government.” If public education adequately prepares the embryo citizen, then suffrage may be safely granted to the eighteen-year-old. The great majority of Americans who are unprepared to vote when eighteen, are unprepared to vote when twen- ty-one. How many voters could pass a high school test of their governmental compre- hension? Perhaps that ability should be a prerequisite of suffrage. Every American has the solemn duty to evaluate the efficiency of his local school board which, neglected, can become a mere proving ground for politicians. Too often a school board considers personalities rather than issues. The student is the scapegoat of this shameful practice, and America suffers internally. If education is the backbone of America and democracy, then school boards form the tissue of the spinal cord. A poor school board can wreck the nervous system of education and democracy will bend low Be- fore the threat of anarchy. Juvenile delinquency results from a lack of education—home guidance, school guidance, and spiritual guidance. If parental guidance is negligible, then often spiritual faith is lacking also. The school may become the sole influence to form character. Thus the Ameri- can public must realize its obligation to edu- cation. If a greater portion of the tax dol- lar were directed toward the reform schools, they would truly reform, not further degen- erate and later require more begrudged funds. Teenagers themselves must success- fully check the rising flood of juvenile crime. Just so long as young America firmly be- lieves in our inherent ideals, can we be as- sured of this nation's endurance. AN OPEN LETTER TO THE FAIR AND FAIRER SEXES OF S.H.wS. Girls, the prom is creeping up on you! In fact it’s only a few months away—May 25, to be exact! Whether you realize it or not, we boys have been prospecting among the fair sex to find a date for the night. How- ever, we have yet to receive any hints from you girls as to whether you wish to be asked. Now, girls, let’s be frank about this for a minute. You know as well as I do that, be- ginning about a month before the prom, you girls go around flashing white Ipana smiles, which have “Ain’t you gonna take me to the prom ?’’ written all over them. To make things easier for the members of the fairer sex (us men), on behalf of the boys, I entreat you to give us that “prommy” smile this month. By doing that we will all know just where we stand, and there will be no need of a last minute rush. And, girls, as much as I hate to admit this, we have some bashful boys in this school. Some of them would sooner jump out of one of the windows in 329 than have a girl laugh at or scorn them. So, should little Percy sheepishly ask your company to the prom, please don’t laugh in his face. Tell him “I’m sorry, Perc, honey, I’m scrry, I really am sorry; I would love to go with you, really I would, but I promised handsome Joe Blow I’d go with him,’’ or something gentle like that. By answering in this way you won’t drive Percy to the nearest open window; in fact you may even thrill him into asking some other poor, unfortunate girl. And now, I wish to give a few tips to the fairer sex. Boys, you cannot afford to miss your Senior Prom. To the brighter of us, our high school Senior Prom comes but once in our lifetime. It is one of the few functions of our class as a body. A graduate’s pleasant memories of high school life are not complete without memories of his beautiful Senior Prom. Now that I have persauded you to come, I must give you courage to ask the girl. Don’t say “Oh, well, I won’t ask her because that handsome Joe Blow has probably asked her already.” Go ahead and ask her! If hand- Five some Joe Blow has already asked her, then she should anyway sweetly reply: “I’m sorry, Perc, honey, I’m sorry, I really, really, etc.” With a pleasant reply like that you will feel none the worse. Have courage, man! Another tip to remember: worm around and find cut what color dress she is going to wear. Once you know that, you will be able to match it with the right color flowers. Don’t buy green flowers just because brilliant Joe Blow is buying that color. Suppose your date is wearing a brown dress! It’s also a smart idea to have some group activity planned for after the prom. But, boys, remember that you are coming to a dance. At a dance the proper thing to do is dance. Don’t take the attitude, “Well, popular Joe Blow is coming to the dance at 9:30, and he’s leaving at 9:45. Since Joe Blow is a genius, he must know best, so I think I’ll fol- low his example!” Boys, come to your prom; have courage to ask a girl; come early; and stay late. Your loving brother, JOE BLOW AN OPEN LETTER TO THE MEN (if any) AT S.H.S. Well, fellows, it’s almost spring, the time of year when girls worry (extra hard) about dates, and boys worry (more than usual) about money. The cause of this anguish is the Senior Prom, which really should be a happy occasion. Why all the grief? You say “The only part of the Prom that the girls are interested in is the ‘afterwards part’.” I say, “No, but maybe, just maybe, its true in a few cases. But it’s your own fault!” Apparently, during the last war, the boys made excellent pay in their part-time jobs, and as a result, wanted to really splurge at prom time. The most expensive place would be a night club—thus the “after the prom” racket got started. Let me repeat, it was the boys’ idea. You say, “Sure, but what can we do about it?” I say, “Everything! You started it, and if you’re not happy with things the way they are—change ’em. Show your masculine su- periority (?)” Seriously, though, if you can’t or don’t want to spend a lot of money, you don’t have to. Tell us about it, and we’ll respect you more for telling us, and not bluffing. We are human you know, and have money troubles, too. ANY girl would rather sit on a stool and eat a hamburger after the prom than sit at home alone because the boy was afraid she’d be insulted if he asked her and couldn’t “do the town.” As a matter of fact, I know a lot of girls who would rather go to some ham- burger place—certainly we would feel more at home there! Well, it’s in your hands, you see. Either use your masculine force and do something about it, or leave things the way they are and don’t complain. Your loving sister, PROMELA RETAIL DISTRIBUTION A little known and unusual course being offered to seniors is Retail Distribution. With twenty points credit it is available only to seniors who have passed thirty-six points of work. The object of Retail Distribution is to allow seniors with an interest in selling t: work while earning a diploma. There are two parts to the class—the school period and the job after school. The daily procedure for a member of this class is: The student arrives in school at the regular time, 8:30. In school he has two classes, a double period, during which the subjects studied are working and retailing, and a single period of English. The methods of selling and holding a person’s interest are studied and practiced with the aid of mer- chandise borrowed from nearby department stores. At 11:00 o’clock the school period is over and the job in the business world be- gins. All places of employment must meet with the approval of the state. At the “work station” as the job is called, the student learns the importance of good grooming and the difference between good and bad sel- ling. He quickly realizes what to say and (Turn to page 10) Six LITERARY SUNSET Donald DiBona '56 After a while, beyond my slightest hope, I saw the foggy figure of a man tottering toward me? As I lay on the snow, cold and hungry, I could barely see the rooftops back at the fort. I had been gone for several hours and now I was ready to give in. Although I would most assuredly be hanged, I decided that I would try to make my way back through the violent storm. I was literally, and actually ex- hausted as the snow began slowly seeping through my parka and sliding along my trembling body. I tried to run towards the small encampment making my biggest mis- take by doing so. I tripped on the slippery, hard packed ice. My left leg caught in the snow as I toppled forward. I was unable to jar it loose, for the bone was broken. All this time I could feel no pain because of the intense cold. I lay there until the sun had started its downward flight. Then I heard the motor of the Mountie’s snow-cat (a snow-plow type tractor) coming from, seemingly, right be- side me. I looked to my right. There stood an ominous wall of ice and snow. The rumble of the snow-cat was evidently too low pitched in reverberation to affect the tonnage that was above me. The cat must have been right in on the other side of the precipice, not more than 40 feet away. The very irony of it drove me to whimpering like a stray puppy. The sun continued to roll through the hazy sky to its resting place in the western hills. The next morning it would be out in all its radi- ance as is her policy after a bad storm and I would be lying huddled in the slush as the melted snow dribbled down from above me. The snow-cat had drifted out of ear-shot by now. I hoped that they were on their way out, so that they would return eventually. I could hear very faintly the crisp cry of the bugle from the fort as it sounded out the end of the day. After a while, beyond my slightest hope, I saw the foggy figure of a man tottering towards me. It had begun to snow more than before and he couldn’t make me out. When he got about sixty feet away he stopped to look about. I dared not cry out for fear of the ice above me. Suddenly I realized what a fool I had been . . . any young boy would have thought cf it immediately ... a snow ball! I felt that my luck had changed when I realized that even if I should miss his oody all I needed was to attract his attention. He would most certainly arouse himself to the point of turning around! I made the snowball, handling it as though it were to be my salvation. When I tried to throw it, it dropped from my hand. My mittens were too clumsy for grasping it. Taking a chance, for my hands might have frozen instantly, I slipped off my gloves. He had started to turn away so I acted quickly and threw the snowball at him. My aim was pretty bad as I threw it, but it landed about twenty feet to his left. I made another. This time it landed at his heels. He turned and saw me. I waved my arms violently and he waved back. I thought that this had to be the end of my misery. He began walking towards me. At first he was hesitant, but he continued towards me faster and faster. I outstretched my arms to him and saw Seven that they were black with cold. He called to me softly saying, “Keep your voice down. You’ll set off the snow pile. Be patient, I’m coming.” I had understood this from the first but I talked to him softly so that he wouldn’t lose track of me in the foggy, soupy atmo- sphere. Finally he reached me and touched my outstretched hand. I looked up at him. He screamed in terror as he gazed into my distortedly frostbitten face. Down poured the snow. He turned towards the noise. As I saw the way he was swallowed up by the onrushing snow, I turned my head in time to see the sun reflecting radiantly off the hill- tops. Then it dipped for the last time. The snow beat down on me and I couldn’t breathe. As I toppled forward from the avalanche, the last ray of sunlight greeted my eyes. Finally I lay in silence. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Judith Tarentino ’57 The snow, soft and silent, continued through the afternoon and into the night, covering everything with a glistening white blanket. Now and then clopping hooves of a horse and the slipping smoothness of a sleigh disturbed the silence. Horse and sleigh? Yes, at the turn of the century in the drowsy little town of Webster, Vermont, there were no such things as automobiles, and also in Web- ster there were no such things as lady doc- tors. We find evidence of this in the Harris household. “Now, Sophie, dear, there are so many, well, uh, more genteel occupations for a young lady.” “Oh, Mother, can’t you understand?” I don’t want to be a nambi-pambie person who only thinks of fashions and how to make an angel cake. I want to help people, cure them, and make them happy!” Mrs. Harris knew from experience it was useless to protest when her daughter was like this. What she would like to tell that Dr- Bradford! Who did he think he was, stuffing all this nonsense into Sophie’s head! With a sigh she moved from the old stove to the table, where a big bowl held the batter for a special cake, and thought, “We’ll have a big party for Sophie’s birthday and maybe she’ll forget all this nonsense.” Sophie, moping by the huge stone fire- place, jumped to her feet at the sound of her father and brother outside. Dickie burst in and shouted, “Gee, Mom, you should see the drifts. They come up to here on me.” With a mittened hand he pointed to his ruddy nose and then, as his father laughed, admitted, “Well, almost up to there.” Everyone laughed but Sophie quieted them with, “Father, tomorrow is my birthday and you still haven’t decided.” Her father placed his bulky packages on a chair, turned with much gravity toward Sophie and then stated simply. “But I have decided, Sophie, you shall not become a doc-tor.” “Oh, oh,” Sophie wailed and spinning around ran sobbing from the room. “What’s wrong with her, Mom?” “I don’t know, Dick. I hope she isn’t taking this too seriously.” At the worried look on his wife’s face Mr. Harris added, “She'll get over it, Mary, it's just a phase.” As Mary smiled, Mr. Harris suggested, “Do you want to see what I bought?” In her bedroom, Sophie watched the snow- flakes come down, white and unceasing. She thought of tomorrow and her heart sank. Aunt Harriet and the other friends and rela- tives from town were coming from Boston, but it wouldn’t be a happy birthday. She remembered what Dr. Bradford had said, “I must know on your birthday, my dear, for after all there are many deserving young people who want that scholarship.” She thought, “Imagine! Tuition for college and medical school all paid for!” She wanted to become a doctor more than anything else in the world. Dr. Bradford said she had the aptitude for it and if only her parents would consent, she could. Maybe if the deadline wasn’t tomorrow! Maybe if she had a little more time she could convince them. Her head went down on the sill; and sobbing, she wished she could be 17 forever. It had been snowing almost continuously for a week and the roads were blocked. But Eight Sophie didn't know how long sho hod been working . . . but it must hove been for hours. with the combined efforts of half the county, the train was able to get through. There were only two passengers for Web- ster: Aunt Harriet and her cat. She had told her sister she was due for a visit and so was coming for Sophie’s birthday. The train was being dug out of a drift and just as Aunt Harriet remarked to Jeremiah, the cat, how cold it was getting, it chugged on. At the Harris home the hours passed and it was 4 o’clock too quickly. The train was late. Outside the snow had changed to driv- ing sleet and the barometer continued to fall. At 11:30 the conductor pulled out his watch and yawned. All the snow and sleet made it almost impossible to keep on, but now if there were no interruptions they would reach Webster by 10 o’clock and then go on to Avondale, finally ending the trip at 3 or so. The conductor yawned again and in that moment a terrific crash jolted the whole train off the tracks. There was screaming, scramb- lling and a blinding flash. All went black. News reached Webster. The bell rang cal- ling the volunteer firemen. Horses were har- nessed and slickers thrown over night clothes. The train had hit a huge snowbank. Dr. Bradford rushed to the waiting sleigh and Sophie followed, acting as nurse. People rushed about and plunged into the icy night. Sophie didn’t know how long she had been working but it must have been hours, for a thin light was coming over the horizon. The rain had stopped but it was freezing cold. It had not been too bad. The conductor was seriously injured, and among the in- juries were only two broken legs and a broken arm. But it w as hard trying to calm and treat the shivering passengers. As fate would have it Dr. Bradford had slipped and twisted his arm badly, so all the responsibility fell upon Sophie. Sleighs and carriages carried off the in- jured, and overjoyed relatives crowded to the scene. Aunt Harriet returned with Sophie’s mother, bringing hot coffee and sandwiches for the fire fighters and snowr-shovelers. Dr. Bradford insisted on staying until ev- erything was settled. When a pause came in the conversation, Sophie said tiredly, “Dr. Bradford, it's my birthday. I’m 18, and, well, I guess that scholarship will have to go to someone else.” The old doctor winked, and said, “We‘ll see about that.” As Sophie’s mother approached, Dr. Brad- ford took her aside, telling Sophie to help with Mrs. Eldridge. When Sophie returned her mother spoke, “The doctor and I have been talking, dear. We’ve been discussing what you’ve done here tonight, and —he— well, I’ve decided if it’s w'hat you really w-ant you can become a doctor.” As mother and daughter embraced, Sophie exclaimed, “This is the most wonder- ful and happiest birthday of my life.” eft? eft? eft? eft? eft? eft? eft? eft? eft? eft? eft? eft? ITTMTTNlY Trtfy TT� TrwYrwTTVTrtfTr fTr qjy c%p c$j qjo qjy “The great present-day need of American journalism is: Originality Novelty Creative Effort.” Nine THE PRESENT TIME Joan Hutier ’56 John grinned as he took the girl by the arm and led her from the doctor's office. He sat in the doctor’s office, staring straight ahead. His eyes were fixed on the extremely pretty girl who sat looking out of the window. His hand went unconsciously to the scar, running jaggedly from his eyebrow to his chin. The doctor said that in time the scar would heal and there would be only a pink line left. But John was thinking of the present, not the future. “If she would only look at me once,” he thought, “at least to acknowledge that we’re in the same room.” Then he remembered the scar. “Maybe it’s better that she doesn’t look. I’d hate to see pity in her eyes.” John had been coming every week for a month to the doctor’s office and she was always there. But since today was his last day, he would probably never see her again. Just then the nurse, coming out of the office, touched the girl on the shoulder. She rose and followed without so much as a glance to the left or right. John’s spirits fell. As he sat there staring at his shoes, he felt a hand touch his shoulder. He looked up at the nurse. “Mr. Manning, would you step into the office please? There is someone the doctor wants you to meet.” John followed her in a daze. As he entered the room, the doctor greeted him jovially. “I want you to meet this young lady, John. Today is her last time here, too. I thought you two ought to celebrate together with a cup of coffee down stairs. Just one more operation and I’m positive she’ll be perfectly well again.” Through the entire introduction all John could think about was his scar. Then, when he went to shake her hand, he noticed the girl was staring fixedly at his tie. She was blind! He heard her say, “I always wondered who owned that beautiful voice. I practically bribed the doctor into introducing us. I’m very happy to meet you, John.” As he took the girl by the arm and led her from the office, John grinned happily. RETAIL DISTRIBUTION (Continued from page 6 what not to say to a customer or to an em- ployer. Many times the student must curb his temper and refrain from saying anything which would anger a customer. This teaches the student to be calm and level-headed at all times. Since the average number of hours worded is thirty, a fair salary is earned by the student. In this course, which combines school with work, the student is given a prelude to the future. While still in school, he can decide if working in the business field will appeal to him later in life. This course also helps the student to develop his personality. When dealing with the public he will easily learn to make friends with both his customers and fellow workers. Every two weeks a report is sent by the business employer to Miss Connolly, the course instructor. This program is a fine preparation through which a person can advance in the business world without having had a college educa- tion. Ten POETRY NIGHT Mary Cahalan ’55 It is midnight — The busy street sounds have melted away into nothingness. The weary wind whistles mournfully around the house. The magical moon bathes the room in unreal silver light. One by one a million tiny stars dot the sky. The still darkness Encloses me like a velvet cloak. And I slowly drift away to dream . . . At midnight. MY AMBITION Ellen Clark ’55 My life’s ambition is to be good, To live in peace with brotherhood When the world seems dark and dim; To worship God and pray to Him, To just be good each night and day, And walk with Him along the way; To worship Him on bended knee, And pray He’ll take good care of me. And if the day should ever come, When my life’s goal is finally won, I’ll know that I’ll be satisfied, I’ll know that I have always tried To live justly through my life, Through every fight and every strife; And at the end of each long day, I’ll know God’s with me all the way. PINE TREE Esther Greenberg ’56 The most consistent tree of all Puts on no colors in the Fall; But standing, tall and unafraid, Dwarfs every maple in the glaae. The burden of the snow is not Too heavy for this tree to bear. It waves its branches, and the spot Beneath inherits white to wear. Upon its crest the sun is bright; The stars encircle it at night. Seldom does the wind attempt to blow With force enough to lay it low. For courage and for majesty; For patience in a changing fate, The Pine keeps challenging all free Home-loving men to pray and wait. FIRST SNOW Esther Greenberg ’56 Something happened in the night. Through the darkened hush we heard Music like a whispered word; And we saw the earth fill up With beauty like a tilted cup, As though a hand had sifted white On lawn and tree, on sloping roof. And in the morning there was proof. Across the valley, up the hill, Someone had wrought a miracle, Had bent above our sleeping town And covered it with eider down. Yes, something happened in the night: God spread a coverlet of white; And patches where the snow is thin Mark where He knelt to tuck us in. INTERRUPTION Roberta Grant ’55 Behind our school, and down the hill, There is a railroad track and streets, And factories and trailer trucks. The rooms that face this industry — Each has a class, grown dull with recitation— But when a train speeds by, with shrieks and groans and noise, These pupils cease their droning intonation of their lessons To wait for one of man’s inventions to rush on to some far distant place. Taking advantage of this interruption, They gaze beyond the floor of roofs that meet their eyes — And look to the distant misty hills at the horizon, And wish themselves there, And when the noise has passed, go straightway to work, With new vigor and lift, caused by the interruption. Eleven ALUMNI Vice-Admiral Alfred M. Pride One of the many illustrious graduates of our high school is Vice-Admiral Alfred M. Pride, commander of the Seventh Fleet, which is now patrolling the ever-dangerous Formosa Straits. He is a true native, the son of Mrs. A. M. Pride, a longtime resident of 150 Hudson Street, now making her home in Arlington. As a youngster, Vice-Admiral Pride at- tended the primary Burns and Morse Schools. After graduating from Somerville High in the Class of 1916A. he enrolled at Tufts En- gineering School from which he enlisted in the Navy in 1917 as a second class machinist mate. In 1921 Pride transferred to the regu- lar Navy, where, as a test pilot, he had a nar- row brush with death. While testing an anti- quated biplane, the plane suddenly caught fire, forcing him to crash-land into a river. His companion escaped without injury, but Pride suffered face burns and a broken leg, which has never fully regained its original strength. Promoted to the rank of Lieuten- ant in 1921, he assisted in the experimental landings and take-offs on the Langley, the ship which later became the navy’s first air- craft carrier. Pride, the only U. S. combat Vice-Admiral who did not attend Annapolis, developed and perfected, during the years from 1929 to 1931, the flight landing gears which were put into use for a good number of years on America’s aircraft carriers. Because of his work in aeronautical engineering, Tufts Col- lege, in 1947, awarded him an honorary de- gree of Doctor of Science. During the Second World War he assumed command of the car- rier Belleau Wood, and was credited with in- flicting serious losses to the Japanese, es- pecially on the islands of Wake, Marshall, Caroline, and the Marianas. As a climax to his career, in the last month of ’53, Pride acquired what will perhaps prove to be his most important and perilous assignment— commander of the Seventh Fleet. In this ca- pacity Pride supervised the evacuation of the Tachen Islands, which are so much in the news today. In this tense spot, upon which all the eyes of the world are focused, the U. S. has an extremely capable man guard- ing its interests, and we, as citizens of Som- erville, should feel proud of the fact that we are a part of the city that has produced such a great man as Vice-Admiral Pride. Recently our Governor’s son, Christian A. Herter, Jr., while on his tour of the Orient, visited with Vice-Admiral Pride. He com- mented on the readiness of the Seventh Fleet to meet any obstacles which might come its way. He also alluded to the evacuation of the Tachen Islands, marvelling at the gigantic size of the task. Thousands of soldiers and civilians had to be moved and their necessi- ties had to be provided, such as DDT, spray- ing teams and feeding facilities. Two other islands of little strategic value, but of great propaganda worth, which the Seventh Fleet may have to defend, are Quemoy and Matsu. These islands are but a few miles off the Chinese Mainland and are vulnerable to land based artillery. Chinese Nationalists on Quemoy are actually able to see the Commun- ists observing them. There is daily artillery fire and both sides make frequent raids in the hope of gaining prisoners. All concede that defending these islands would be diffi- cult at best, but Vice-Admiral Pride, when questioned on this point, said that if so ord- dered, his Seventh Fleet could defend any- thing. Twelve BASKETBALL Woync Miles, Bob Kilty, Jock Knight, Joe DiModico, Fred McGovern .Paul Howard, Don Allord, Jom Whelan, Vinnie Goodridge, Bob Pickett, Russ Barker. MALDEN—Jan. 14 The Malden hoopsters invaded our gym to lose to the powerful Red and Blue with a 63 to 53 score. Fred McGovern took top scor- ing honors with 23 points and was closely followed by Malden’s Pete Clarey with 21 points. Clarey played for S.H.S. last year. LAWRENCE CENTRAL—Jan. 15 Somerville added another win to the record books by defeating highly rated Lawrence Central Catholic with a 61 to 52 score. CHELSEA—Jan. 18 Traveling to Chelsea’s gym, S.H.S. scored a 69 to 46 win. Since our boys needed time to acquaint themselves with the gym it was nip and tuck between the two teams for a while. Fred McGovern, with 24 points, helped to spur the team on to their victory. REVERE—Jan. 21 Coach Jim Sullivan used every man on the bench in order to keep the score down, but the home team walloped Revere 76 to 37. Don Allard was tops in the individual scor- ing race with 24 points. Bob Kilty had 18. while Fred McGovern hit 10. This was Som- erville’s ninth successive win. QUINCY—Jan. 25 The gym filled with an enthusiastic crowd as the Somerville -Quincy game proved to be one of the best-plaved games of the sea- son. Both teams were at their best and the scoring was high. Co-captains Paul Howard and Don Allard had 18 and 16 points, re- spectively. Quincy’s Ron Deardon racked up 14 points to be high for his team. All the boys played well and Dickie Rose, coming out of nowhere several times, stole the ball away from the opponents’ hands. Fred McGovern and Bob Kilty were outstanding, defensively. Final Score: 70 to 45. LOWELL—Jan. 28 The Red and Blue had an easy victory as they swamped Lowell, 83 to 39. Coach Sul- livan emptied the bench, and each boy added to the lop-sided score. Don Allard was on top with 24 points. EVERETT—Feb. 1 Somerville met Everett for the second time. The local lads easily defeated their op- ponents with an overpowering 80-29 score. Thirteen The boys chalked up 23 points to Everett’s 4 in the third period, and 26 points to Ev- erett’s 4 in the final period. Don Allard led the scoring with 23 points. MEDFORD—Feb. 4 Old rivalries were reopened once more as we encountered Medford in our own gym. The game didn’t have the usual thrills generally accompanying a Medford match. Paul Howard played an outstanding game. MALDEN—Feb. 8 S. H. S. suffered its first defeat of the sea- son at the hands of a mighty Malden team Without Paul Haward and Dick Rose, and with Bob Kilty just getting over the effects of ptomaine poisoning, the team was not at its best. Final Score 60-52. CHELSEA—Feb. 11 The Red and Blue bounced back from their defeat to an 85 to 48 win over Chelsea. Wayne Miles took top scoring honors with 20 points. This defeat tied Somerville with Quincy for first place in the Greater Boston League. REVERE—Feb. 15 The home team journeyed to Revere to capture their highest scoring victory for the season. The local lads walked away with the game, and as the final buzzer rang out S.H.S. dropped in another basket to make it a 94 to 57 score. QUINCY—Feb. 18 S.H.S. suffered a defeat to a strong Quincy quintet and along with it went the Greater Boston League title. Quincy’s Ronnie Dear- don and MacDonald were hard to stop with 19 and 18 points respectively. The pressure w':s great; the gym was small; and the Red and Blue just didn't seem to be playing the brand of ball that named them a top team. Wayne Miles was the top man for the home team with 17 points. Final score 69-57. WALTHAM—Feb. 21 Bouncing back from their defeat at Quincy, the Somerville five overcame Wal- tham by a 78-51 score in a non-league game. We were happy to see Paul Howard back in action again as he proved his worth by tos- sing in 17 points. PORTSMOUTH—Feb. 25 During the February vacation the S.H.S. hoopsters played host to a determined Ports- mouth team in a non-league game. The Red and Blue seemed to be day-dreaming of the Tech Tournament while Portsmouth caught fire and made it mighty rough for our boys during the first half. Portsmouth’s Ronnie Woods won top scoring honors with 34 points while Fred McGovern was high for Somer- ville with 22. Final score 82-69. SALEM Somerville won the Tech Tourney playoff game against a strong Salem five with a 58 to 44 score. The game was a thriller with Don Allard dropping in 21 points for the Red and Blue. Salem’s Garebedian and Jal- bert both played well and fast, but their efforts were in vain. Tech Tourney CAMBRIDGE LATIN S.H.S. won its opener in the Tech Tourney Class A quarter finals at the Boston Garden against a determined Cambridge High and Latin Team. Fred McGovern scored all of his 23 points in the second quarter to break a nine year old record for the most points scored in one half. In the second pe- riod Latin held Somerville to 7 points and trailed by 1 point at half time. In the third period Fred McGovern and the Red and Blue came alive and moved out in front. Somerville really led the way as they left the court with a 75 to 52 victory. Goodrich FG 1 F 0 Pts. 2 Rose 0 2 2 Pickett 0 2 2 McGovern 10 3 23 Howard 5 4 14 Kilty 3 4 10 Allard 3 5 11 Miles 5 1 11 Totals 27 21 75 Fourteen ATTLEBORO In the most exciting game of the night, the Red and Blue defeated Attleboro by a 55-53 score. Paul Howard was top man with 21 points, and his last minute hook shot won the game. Attleboro missed a basket in the final seconds and Fred McGovern’s vital re- bound assured our win. Box Score FG F Pts. Rose 0 1 1 Miles 3 0 6 McGovern 4 1 9 Howard 9 3 21 Kilty 4 0 8 Allard 3 4 10 Totals 23 9 55 QUINCY AND THE CHAMPIONSHIP Somerville became the first school to win the Eastern Mass, crown 5 times in the most sensational Tech Tourney game ever played. Quincy ran up an 8-0 lead but the Red and Blue soon overhauled the Presidents. The home team slacked off in the third period but blazed back to a glorious finish. Bob Kilty was terrific with his outside set shots. Wayne Miles swished a 27-footer to tie it up and bring on the overtime. Kilty and Howard brought the score to a 57-57 tie. In “sudden death” Howard got one of two foul shots. Then Russ Barker came in, made two steals, and won the game with a one-hand jump shot. The final score was 60-57. Box Score FG F Pts. McGovern 5 2 12 Pickett 0 0 0 Rose 2 1 5 Miles 3 2 8 Howard 5 4 14 Kilty 6 2 14 Allard 2 1 5 Barker 1 0 2 Totals 24 12 60 Congratulations to Coach Jim Sullivan and his team for its excellent performance. TRACK Somerville High, with 71 , points, tied for seventh place in the B.A.A. Track Meet at the Boston Garden on January 15. Jim Black- burn picked up 5 points for S.H.S. when he won the 50-yard dash. Bob Carlton added another point for the Red and Blue by fin- ishing fifth in the 330-yd. run. “Sonny” Good- ridge scored 11points by placing fifth in the 45-yd. high hurdles and by being one of the five boys who tied for fifth place in the high jump. Since over 750 schoolboys, represent- ing 45 different schools, competed in this meet, it is easy to see that the competition was really rugged. The Somerville High re- lay team of Bob Carlton, Johnny O’Brien, Ed Sulesky, and Bill Gallant breezed to a 2 minute 30 second heat victory over .Lowell, Cambridge Latin, and North Quincy. Fifteen On January 25 at the Armory, the Red and Blue track team was edged by Arlington 39 to 38. The outcome of the meet was decided by the 50-yd dash, the last event. Somerville needed a first and second place in this event in order to clinch a victory, but the locals got only the first and third places. Johnny O’Brien placed third in the 300-yd run, while Ron Baptiste and Jerry Cichy ran second and third respectively in the 600-yd. run. A� Hamwey won the 1000-yd. run, and in the mile Jackie Barrett finished third. Ed Valery and Vinny Goodridge placed first and second in that order in the shot put. Ed heaved the 12-lb. shot a distance of 45 feet 10 inches. Goldburn Goodridge and Walter Shields placed 2-3 in the 45-yd. hurdles, and then they tied for first place in the high jump with Don DiBona taking third. Bob Carlton won the 50-yd. dash in 5.9 seconds. Ed Kelley finished third. S.H.S. placed eighth in Class A of the State Meet, held at the Boston Garden on January 29. Jim Blackburn became the state cham- pion in the 50-yd. dash, and, at the same time he furnished Somerville with five of its seven points. Goldburn Goodridge contribu- ted the other two points by placing fourth in the 45-yd. hurdles event. On Friday, February 4th, the S.H.S. speed- sters posted victory No. 2, a 55 to 21 romp over Cambridge Latin. Bob Carlton took first place in the 300-yd. run with Bill Gallant finishing third. In the 600-yd. run, Ron Baptiste placed second, and Jerry Cichy, third. A1 Hamwey won the 1000-yd. run, and Leo Johnson took third. Jim Blackburn and “Sonny” Goodridge placed 1-2 in the shot put, while in the mile run, George Wheaton finished second with Elia Dimetri taking third behind him. Bob McLucas and Don DiBona placed first and second, respectively, in the high jump, and “Sonny” Goodridge and Walter Shields did likewise in the hurdles. Jim Blackburn be- came a double winner when he won the 50- yard dash in 5.7 seconds to tie the Division II record for this event. Dan Murphy finished third behind Jim. The following week, on February 14, as the Met League closed its seventh season at the East Newton Street Armory, Somerville dropped a 41 to 36 decision to Belmont. At the end of eight events the battle was a 36-36 deadlock, with the relay to decide the out- come. But the Somerville relay team could net pull it out of the fire. Bob Carlton won the 300-yd run in 37.7 seconds, and Bill Gallant finished second. The Somerville trio of Ron Baptiste, Jerry Cichy, and Dave Galligani, in that order, swept the 600-yd. run. Ronny’s time was 1 minute 24 seconds. A1 Hamwey placed second in the 1000-yd. run, and “Sonny” Goodridge won the high jump with a leap of 5 feet 7 inches. “Sonny” also took first place in the hurdles, covering the 45 yds. in 6.3 seconds. Jim Blackburn finished first in the 50-yd. dash, and the third place spot was taken by Ed Kelley. Thus Somerville finished the season with a record of two wins and three losses to take fourth place in Division II. Jim Blackburn, Bob Carlton and “Sonny Goodridge scored a total of 9-3 11 points to give Somerville fifth place in the thirty-ninth annual Bowdoin College interscholastic track meet at Bowdoin, Maine, on March 5. Jim and Bob captured the first and second places respectively in the 40 yard dash, with Jim hitting the yarn in the excellent time of 4.6 seconds. Jim also competed in the 300-yd. run and placed second, covering the distance in 33.7 seconds. The high jump was an un- usual event in that eleven boys, one of whom was “Sonny” Goodridge, tied for third place. Thirty-eight New England high schools were represented in this meet. Sixteen HOCKEY The Somerville High pucksters finished the ’55 hockey season at the Boston Arena with a record of two ties and eight defeats. On January 15th our team was defeated by Wakefield, 3-1. The first goal was made by Wakefield during the first period. In the sec- ond period with 43 seconds left to play, Wakefiield made their second goal. At the begining of the third period Mike Kelley, as- sisted by Joe Smith, raced down the ice to score the only Somerville goal. With 25 sec- onds left to play Wakefield scored their third goal, making the score 3-1. On January 22nd our team tied Lexington 3-3 in a very exciting game. The first period ended in a scoreless tie. In the first minute of play during the second period, Joe Smith, assisted by George Noone, scored the first goal. Then Lexington scored their first goal to tie up the score 1-1. During the third period Joe Smith assisted by George Noone and Mike Kelley scored the second goal, breaking the tie. Then Lexington scored two goals to make the score 3-2. With three min- utes left to play Mike Kelley tied up the score 3-3. The team lost a hard-fought game to the Malden pucksters, 6-2. During the first period Malden scored their first two goals. At the beginning of the second period Joe Smith, assisted by Paul Cleveland, scored the first goal for Somerville. Then Malden scored their third goal. With four minutes left to play Mike Kelley raced down the ice to score the second goal for Somerville, making the score 3-2. During the third period Malden scored three goals, making the score 6-2. In the last league game of the season our team tied Malden Catholic, 1-1. During the first two minutes of the first period Mike Kelley scored the first goal of the evening, making the score 1-0. Somerville was able to hold the lead during the second period. The third period saw Malden Catholic tie the score 1-1. Eastern Mass. Playoffs Somerville took a heart-breaking 7-2 de- feat at the hands of a capable Malden Cath- olic team. In the beginning of the first period Malden Catholic scored two goals. Then John Leahy, assisted by George Noone and Mike Kelley, scored the first goal. With a few min- utes left to play Mike Kelley raced down the ice to score the second goal, tieing the score 2-2. In the second period Malden scored their third goal. During the third period Malden Catholic sunk four goals into the net, making the score 7-2. The last game of the play-offs gave Somer- ville a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Lexington. Lexington scored their two goals during the first period. During the second period Mike Kelley scored the only goal for Somerville. Neither team was able to score during the third period. Congratulations to Mike Kelley who fin- ished fourth in individual scoring by netting eleven goals. We are proud of Paul Cleveland and Mike Kelley who were chosen for the Eastern Mass. All Star team. The Eastern Mass. All Stars won their division All-Star champion- ship. They beat the G. B. I. League 4-3. The winning goal was made by Mike Kelley who in the second over-time period raced down the ice, assisted by Allen White and John Norris, to score. On Saturday the Eastern Mass. All-Stars overtook the Bay State League, 4-3. The win- ning goal scored with 16 seconds left to play, was made by Bill McCormack, assisted by George Lloyd and Paul Cleveland. Seventeen HAVE YOU MET? JIMMMY BLACKBURN ’56 Zoom .... there he goes! That was Jimmy Blackburn, winner, this year, of the 50 yard dash in the State and Boston Ath- letic Association track meets. This 6' junior, with brown hair and blue eyes, has been out- standing in track despite the fact that this year he has been bothered by a broken bone in his right ankle. However, Jimmy con- tinued to run and added several victories to his long list. Recently, while competing in the National Amateur Athletic Meet in Madi- son Square Garden. New York, he placed fourth in the 60-yard dash. Jimmy is also an outstanding member of the Somerville Recreation Commission track team. When it comes to food, Jimmy isn’t fussy at all. Speaking of food, his most embarras- sing moment occurred at a football banquet in the Western Junior High School. Basketball and pool are Jimmy’s spare- time favorites. Finding time to study too, he keeps his name on the credit list. Duke Ellington and his recordings of “Satin Doll” and “Flying Home” are Jimmy’s favorites. His ideal girl must be about 5'6 , with blond hair, blue eyes and a pleasing person- ality—minus his pet peeve, knee socks! Jimmy hopes to teach physical education in the future and wants to coach. The college of his choice is still a question, but whichever one it may be, you can be sure that it will be proud to have a person with the courage and the ability of Jimmy Blackburn in its stu- dent body. DOTTIE WEST ’55 She’s 5'4”, has blue eyes, blond hair, and possesses a dynamic personality. She’s a per- manent fixture in the Radiator Room, and an outstanding guard for the girls’ basket- ball team. That’s right! Dottie West is our girl! Dottie is also a member of the Yearbook, Civil Defense, and badminton groups. Last year and in her sophomore year, she was chosen for the Honor Guard. Besides all this Dottie is a regular “credit” student. She likes eating fried chicken until it comes out of her ears. (Quite a trick if you can do it, Dottie) while she listens to her all time favorite, “I’ll Never Walk Alone.” In the poll for her favorite crooner, Perry Como holds number one spot as Mario Lanza, sing- ing “Drink,” comes in with a close second. Dottie’s ideal boy (we’ll say “ideal”) stands 6 1 , has blue eyes and blond hair. If you’re an athlete and have a nice person- ality, you’ve got ten points in your favor right now. Hop to it, boys! As for her most embarrassing moment, Dottie says she hasn’t any special one she can relate. But, by the way, she giggled when she was asked the question; we bet she had a good one in mind! Next fall Dottie plans to attend Simmons College where she’ll take nursing courses. Simmons is getting a fine girl and we, at the high school, are sure that she’ll be as much credit to us there as she’s been to us here. Bon Voyage, Dottie!! Eighteen HAVE YOU MET? MEL HURT ’55 If you have seen a boy who is 6'2 , has brown hair and brown eyes, and looks like a football player, walking through the cor- ridors of Somerville High, then it must be Mel Burt. Mel’s personality and friendliness are the reasons he was chosen co-captain of the foot- ball team this year. The Globe picked Mel for All-Scholastic first team; the American chose him for All-Scholastic second team. Mel’s other extra-curricular activities include base- ball and hockey. Among other things he likes ice skating and swimming. While listening to his favorite record, “Close Your Eyes” by Tony Bennett, Mel enjoys eating anything edible. Ralph Flana- gan is his favorite band leader, and Jerry Vale, Dean Martin, and Joni James, his favo- rite singers. Girls, if you are 5'5 , with blue eyes, long blond or brown hair, and have a pleasing per- sonality, then you are Mel’s ideal girl. Any fan mail may be addressed to room 152! When Mel was asked what his most embar- passing moment was, he just blushed. But what happened to Mel his sophomore year when he walked into a room marked “girls”? Now he looks before he enters! Mel’s favorite S.H.S. memory is the 1954 football team which was victorious this year. When he graduates in June, he hopes to attend college, but is undecided as to which one it will be. We are sure that the college Mel chooses will be getting a fine athlete and a fine student. LORRAINE MAXWELL ’56 If you have ever seen a pert, brown-haired Junior rushing around the school with a C. I). D. band on her arm, it is probably Lorraine. This 5'4V . brown-eyed miss be- longs not only to the C.D.D., but also to the Players’ Club and Student Council. She is vice-president of the G. A. A. and is an active participant in basketball and badminton. Be- sides being a proctor, Lorraine’s name fre- quently appears on the credit and max credit lists. The man she dreams about must be 6' tall with blond hair and blue eyes. He should have a pleasing personality, be athletically inclined, and talkative. Lorraine’s favorite food is a hot fudge sun- dae with plenty of gooey whipped cream and nuts on top. She enjoys listening to Perry Como and Joni James, and her favorite records are “How Important Can It Be” by Joni James and “Earth Angel” by the Penguins. W’hen asked about her most embarrassing moment, she blushed and said that she had had so many that she didn’t know which one to choose. However, one occurred at the bus stop on the corner of School Street!! Since she is athletically inclined, Lorraine is very much interested in becoming a phys- ical ed teacher and attending either Sargent or Bouve. Good luck, Rainie, and we hope to see you soon teaching gym at the high school. Nineteen WHAT'5 INI on The Music Department gave a fine pro- gram for its concert held on March 24. The groups which were busy during the past months were the Girls’ Glee, Boys’ Glee, Sophomore Glee and the Entertainment Group. The concert was under the direction of Paul 0. Kelley, who was assisted by Miss Sweet and Miss McGann. The Radiator Staff held another success- ful party at the Elks Hall on February 28. This time the boys treated, in return for the turnabout party which the girls gave the boys in December. At this party Beverly Conn and Bob Carlton, along with two stu- dents from St. Clements, were awarded bonds by the Somerville Lodge of Elks for their outstanding accomplishments during their high school careers. The Junior Night Committee, consisting of Dorothy McCormack. Carol Flynn, David Brennan, Robert Bredin, and John Knight, is preparing for the Junior Class’s biggest activity of this year. The prom date is set for May 4. On February 23, four members of the Good Government Committee visited the State House for Student Government Visit- ing Day. Judy Anderson, Walda Corbett, Joe DiModica, and Tom Wilton were accompanied by Miss Hall, their faculty advisor. They and other students from Middlesex County were taken on a tour of the building by Joseph Curtin, a member of the Department of Edu- cation, and a State House Guard. The Somer- ville group was introduced to the House of Representatives by Harold A. Palmer, a rep- resentative of this city. They also attended meetings of the Senate and of different com- mittees. They met Governor Herter; Secre- tary of the Commonwealth, Edward J. Cronin; Speaker of the House, Michael F. Skerry; and Representative, Chester H. Waterous. This visit was made in prepara- tion for the annual Student Government Day on March 11th. On this day, Judy Anderson acted as Speaker of the House, as students from Massachusetts took over the State House for the day. Busy in the gym every Friday afternoon are those members of the G.A.A. who are in- terested in badminton. Singles and doubles matches are held with the losers eliminated from competition. The losers are given point- ers on better playing by Miss Snell. Officers of the first drawing of the Na- tional Honor Society were recently elected. They are: President, John Holmy; Vice- President, Mary Cahalan; Secretary, Isabelle Mooradian; Treasurer, Lawrence Weene; and Student Council Representative, Charles Brophy. Congratulations to you all! The Senior Night Committee has begun to interview orchestras in preparation for their “big night.” Elaine Shepherd, Mary Gillette, and Michael Kelley have been assigned to the favor committee. A new member of this com- mittee is Dorothy Bernicchi. Our busy Key Clubbers have elected their officers for next year. They are: President, Theodore Haley; Vice-President, Walter Twenty Shields; Secretary, Stephen Harris; and Treasurer, Robert Capobianco. They have collected almost 200 books to donate to the library. Between 100 and 125 of these have been donated by the Somerville Kiwanis Club, and 63 have been donated by the boys them- selves. Juniors Michael Gormley, Eli Demetri, and Edward Sulesky, known as the “Bosco Kids,” have been accepted as members of the Radi- tor Staff. Congratulations, Boys! We’re glad to have you. The Student Council has endorsed a Civic Relations Committee which would act as a “sounding board” for the student body at S.H.S., so that their misunderstandings and grievances concerning civic problems could be directly answered through detailed bulle- tins and personal replies to the students and to the Journal-Press. Citizens of Somerville could contact this committee which would work in close contact with the Student Coun- cil. Approval of the high school administra- tion is pending. Representatives from the ad- ministration, the superintendent’s office, and the school committee would be advisors to the committee. Surely this would be a va’uable committee and would benefit all concerned. Valentine’s Day found Portia sponsoring a dance party at the Hotel Woodbridge. Presi- dent Beverly Conn worked very hard on music and invitations and was paid back with a well-attended and very enjoyable time. Invited guests were Miss Patricia Keating, and Miss Helen O’Brien, members of the faculty and former advisors to Portia. Re- cently the girls debated a very interesting topic — Resolved: that the Junior Prom should be formal. On the affirmative side were Barbara Fagone, Jane Silliker and Marcia Edelstein. Upholding the negative were Debra Mabel, Carol Fields and Gina Parisse. On January 31, the Home Economics and the Retail Departments of S.H.S. held their annual fashion show. The latest styles for 1955 were shown and modeled by students. Congratulations are due to Thomas Wilton who has recently collected and completed the works of his deceased father in a small book- let. This publication contains a number of well-written and beautiful poems by Leroy A. Wilton. The booklet is a wonderful trib- ute, perhaps the finest tribute, that a son could pay his father. On March 1st, Earle Prentiss participated in the American Legion Oratorical Contest which was held at St. Mary’s High School in Waltham. Earle, representing S.H.S., took fourth place. On March 8th, the Good Government Com- mittee played host to some forty students from public and private high schools in the northern half of Middlesex County. This ses- sion was held to acquaint the guests with their positions and duties which they will have to take when the students of Massachu- setts take over the State House for Student Government Day on March 11th. The guests included student representatives from Ma- tignon, St. Clements, Stoneham, Belmont, Newton, Arlington, Medford, and other schools. Honorary guests were Speaker of the House, Michael F. Skerry; State Director of Citizenship, Joseph Curtin; Senator Corbett; Representatives Palmer, Bradley, Simonelli, Doncaster, McEvoy, Toomey, and Coady; and the Somerville School Committee. Mel Burt, co-captain of last year’s foot- ball squad, and Don Allard took part in the setting up of football plays at the recent Coaches’ Clinic which was held at Tufts Col- lege. Recently, many students and pupils were seen wearing bright red ribbons which were being sold by our cheerleaders. The profit from these ribbons was used for the materi- als which the girls used in adding color to their uniforms, such as the tomahawks and feathers used for their Indian cheers, crepe paper shakers, and megaphones. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOURNEY CHAMPS! Twcnty-on« Girls' Athletic Association On January 17th the girls’ first team in basketball dropped a heart-breaker to Ar- lington, 64-60 as the second team pulled through with a 24-24 tie. The second team then went on to beat Woburn 31-20 while the first team was held 45-37. Playing against Malden both teams came off the floor vic- torious. The first team score was 41-39; the second, 20-6. In all their games the girls played hard and well. Manager Jean Marlino, Janet Govoni, Ruth Ryder, Betty Brunet, Linda Anderson, Elizabeth Zucco, Diane An- tolini, Elena Ciano, Michelina Parziale, and Gina Parisse formed the second’s squad. Play- ing well as forwards for the first team were Alice Ferracane, Lorraine Maxwell, and Pa- tricia Flaherty. First team guards were Cap- tain Mary Maciel, Jane Emerson, Dorothy West, and Walda Corbett. The badminton group is now finishing up its singles and doubles tournament. There are many fine badminton players among the finalists. The winners of this tournament will be awarded medals at the G.A.A. as- sembly in late May or early June. So good luck, girls. Bowling is still in full swing. Still carry- ing on their fine scores are Ellen Latchford, 90; Marie Frost, 99; Alice Carey, 86 and 100; and Patricia Zeuli, 88. Captain Ginny Smithers is pushing the swimming team forward. More girls are learning to swim each week and are improv- ing steadily with each lesson. Eli Demetri ’56 Rhythm and Blues have hit this town like a bomb. Most of the current top pop tunes in Boston originated in the R B field. “Hearts of Stone” by the Fontaines, “Sin- cerely” by the Maguire Sisters, “Tweedle- Dee-Dee” by Georgia Gibbs, and “Earth Angel” by the Penguins are a few good ex- amples. Of the many versions of “Kokomo” the Crewcuts and Perry Como seem to be fighting it out for top billing. Johnny Maddox and his backroom piano have cut a real crazy platter, “Crazy Otto.” It’s adapted from a German record called (of all things) “Happy Otto.” Even little Lu Ann Simms is trying her hand at Rhythm and Blues with a catchy little tune, “I Want to Hug You, Kiss You, Squeeze You.” “How Important Can It Be” seems to be the next big hit for Joni James. Sarah Vaughan also has a recording of it and it looks like a toss-up as to which version will break through first. On January 30, Johnny Ray, following the example set by Joan Weber and her tre- mendous success with “Let Me Go Lover,” introduced his new record, “Paths of Para- dise,” on the G. E. Film Theatre in a play titled “The Big Shot.” He portrayed a small town singer trying to break into the big time. Norm Prescott, a favorite local disc jockey for many years, has moved to greener pas- tures in New York. Dave Maynard, formerly a disc jockey on WHIL, is taking his place on WORL. Stan “The Man” Richards who also (Turn to page 29) Twcnfy-two According to a recent survey, the sweetest trios of words in the English language are: I can go! Dinner is served! Sleep till noon! Keep the change! Here’s that five! All is for- given! I love you!; and the saddest—Home by ten! Funds not sufficient! Dues not paid! No. I’m busy! Rest in Peace! Since collections are always being taken for something, 247 would like to start a drive to provide Cornelius Murphy with pen- cils to score the basketball games. We are very proud of Issie Mooradian, newly elected Secretary of National Honor, “Cinder Path” Gallant, who seems to sprout wings one week out of ten, and Dottie West, who plays on our girls’ basketball team. Mary Gosbee, an active Student Council member, seems to have a secret admirer, while a tall, dark, and handsome stranger has Kathy Blanch- ard on a cloud. Another active girl in our room is learning all there is to know about sports cars from a mysterious “B.” The members of 247 have very inquiring minds. Harvey Brown would like to know why Dr. O’Laughlin calls Cornelius Murphy “Neil.” John Caruso wonders why Stephen Sugar- man visits 347 every day after school. Looking into our crystal ball, we find that many in 251 are destined to become famous. Earle Prentiss will have the good fortune of taking the U. S. Wrestling Title from Verne Gagne, while Paul Heneghan will be ranked with Caruso as an opera star. As Charles Brophy becomes the Indianapolis Speed King, Tony Viola will be a famous professor of mathematics at Harvard University. Paul Henderson will be completely bald by the age of twenty-two. Joe Donnaruma will become a top notch barber, while Dick Ventura will run a three minute mile, with Laura Reid chasing him. (Sure it won’t be the other way ’round?) The results of the latest poll in 150 are: best dressed girl, Marilyn Gove; best dressed boy, Joe Sears; prettiest girl, Ann Danner; handsomest boy, Joe Sears; class clown, Fran- cis Coneeny; most likely to succeed, Dan Riley; Mr. Personality, Paul Guglietta; Miss Personality, Esther Webster; most studious boy, Dan Riley; most studious girl, Ann Dan- ner; class flirt, Eddie Marino; most talkative girl, Rosemary Sears; most talkative boy, Tom Lynch. 150 would appreciate the an- swers to any of the following questions: Where does Bennie Harris go at 10:30 every morning ? What does Carol Busby write dur- ing special period? Where does Caesar A. Conganelli get his pencils? What does Tony Cantalupa find so interesting on the other side of the window? Where does Jean Ven- tura hide every special? 149 is proud to announce that Robert Johnson, who recently left school, is now serving in the United States Air Force. Good luck, Bob! We also have some answers to questions that 149 has been asking: Richard Coyne is the architect who is planning to build a tunnel from 149 to 141. Fred Mc- Govern is the one who was excited for weeks about the Tech Tourney. We have one ques- tion that is still unsolved: Why does Richie McClosky continuously break rulers? We would like to congratulate: Jo Ciccariello, who has made maximum credit the first and second quarters; Rosalie Colozzo and Joan Hensley, who have made credit the first and second quarters; and Fred MacFadgen, who has made credit the second quarter. Anyone passing 147 when the 2 o’clock bell rings better BEWARE!—for the boys of 147 Twenty-three will be trying to outrun Mr. Martin to the door to escape from carrying that dreadful object—a book. We would like to give just a word of encouragement to Carol Smith— there’s always next Christmas to finish those Argyles! If you’re interested in seeing the latest thing in stars, just drop into 147 and take a look at Barbara O’Brien’s eyes after she talks to you-know-who. We would like to know if Carole Rodenhizer was as studious (?) in her sophomore and junior years, as she is now in her senior year. The cellmates of 249 are still revolting— Ray Wright, who has finished his typing class for the year, is bothering a certain girl just for something to do; Tom Kelly and Harriet Zango are teasing Valerie Birchall about her first name; Bob Kilty is bouncing mushrooms and basketballs around and find- ing that they don’t mix; the warden is try- ing to keep order; and through it all Stanley Pearlson is trying to study. Good luck to you, Stanley; you’ll need it! Just one question from 249—Is that a cold or a southern accent Val Birchall has? There have been quite a few changes made in 143—seat changes, that is. (Wonder why?) We all like to boast about Dickie Rose, our basketball hero. Dolores Walker and Marie Tassinari seem to be waving their “sparkling” left hands around a lot lately. Congratulations girls! 152 has taken a poll of the class’s favorite songs. The results are: Marie Sartori, “Ma- ma, He Treats Your Daughter Mean”; Bea- trice Perry, “Pledging My Love”; Nancy Mongomery, “These Foolish Things”; Hilde Forsberg, “My Buddy”; Kevin Carroll “Rusty Old Halo”; Nicholas Goff redo, “Over the Rainbow”; Joan Welch, “Hurt”; Mark Miminos, “Stardust”; John Conway, “Land and Sea”; Frances Milewski, “Path of Hea- ven”; Mel Burt, “Close Your Eyes”; Phil Bennett, “Earth Angel”; Norm McLellan, “St. Louis Blues”; Charlie Farr, “Till Then”; Tony Russo, “Danube Waves”; Paul Pini, “Darling”; “Donald de Bruyn, “Sincerely”; Anibal Ferreira, “Elephant Tango.” 145 seems to have quite a few celebrities. Among them are: Marilyn MacDonald, sec- retary of the Student Council; Barbara Woodman, vice-president of the Senior Class and member of the Good Government Com- mittee; Teresa Foppiano and Cecelia Keller, members of National Honor; Lois Nunziato, our lively cheer leader; Jack Moran, a member of our band; Connie Mancuso, a member of Girls’ Glee Club; and last, but not least, Marie Mastrangelo, our honorary mem- ber of Players’ Club. 254 is sorry to hear that Eleanor Medeiros is in the hospital. We would like to know why Irene DiRusso refuses to stay home the night of the senior prom while Hilda Mucci would not mind doing so. Another question that is bothering the members of 254 is—do Daniel Coffey, Walter Falkenstrom, and Eugene Curley know where their desks are? (No one else in the class does!) 154 seems to be the place for crazy hair- cuts with Dolores Cummings’ Marlon Brando style and Robert O’Connor’s latest hair cut??? In song titles, here is how some of the members of 154 felt when they received their report cards: “Oh”, Pauline Finelli; “They Wouldn’t Believe Me,” Elaine Dominic; “Oh, Oh,” Ellen Driscoll; “I’m Laughing on the Outside, Crying on the Inside,” Thomas Fournier. We would like to know what Mary Figanta and William Rodreques find so inter- esting to talk about; what Ellen Driscoll finds outside the windows of 154 every morning at 8:30; and what Carole Green would do if Michael Russo wasn’t sitting behind her. By far the biggest mystery in 154, though, is: Who is the expert sign-pinner??? Hello, everyone, here’s the news from 241. We would like to welcome two new seniors, Patricia Kalenderian and Margaret Reilly, into our charming homeroom. If it seems to you that everyone is being very, very nice to Dave McLucas, you might be right, be- cause Dave recently acquired a 1941 Buick. If you should happen to look into Mr. Fitz- patrick’s first period English class and think that Mary Signorello, Carolyn Niles, Rich- ard Robinson, and George Costa are looking out the window in a daze you would be wrong. They are watching a sparrow hawk that has its nest in a nearby tree! If you know the answers to these questions, you may win the booby prize. First, why does Mary Mullen Tw®nty-four look up whenever anyone says “Tennessee Waltz”? Second, who is Sally Matheson’s “secret valentine”?; third, and most puzz- ling, who will Edward Harrison take to the Senior Prom ? 151 would like to predict some futures. Edward Kelly will hold the most important position, that of President of the United States. We are positive that Adrienne Grande will be the most aggravated math teacher in Italy. William Byers will no doubt be the head skate sharpener for the Boston Bruins, with the talented Professor Stephen Silviera as his assistant. Madame ‘Suave” JoAnn Tambuzza will definitely employ Pauline Butt as her beautician. Red Pirozzi and Red Ine- son will have an exciting duel to decide who will replace Arthur Godfrey. Leo Johnson will be head washer and ironer for the nursery school track team, while George Tierney, with his appetite, will undoubtedly be the chief food taster at Lois Bennett’s Lunch Box. Mary Maciel, with the aid of anyone she can catch, will be the head coach for the Celtics, while Deanna Shaw invents a talking machine, so she won’t have to exert herself. And last, Mary Devereaux will dis- cover an island inhabited by tall boys. Well, that’s all for this issue, but for the next( and the last, for us seniors) let’s have some answers to all these puzzling questions! SECOND QUARTER MAXIMUM CREDIT Josephine Ciccariello Beverly Conn Dorothy Day Roberta Grant Isabelle M. Mooradian Stanley Pearlson Robert Rudolph Patricia Sample Louise Voishnis Carolyn Wallace Frances Accorto Judith Anderson Mary Anpelo David Balcolm Irene Ballotta Arthur Beecher Dorothy Bernichie Valeric Birchall Kathleen Blanchard Herbert Bourne ( harles Brophy CREDIT Ann S. Brown Mary Cahalan Alice Casey Robert Carlton Jean Carter Adrienne Chaprales Rosalie Colozzo Francis Dean Henry J. Dionne Jane E. Emerson Teresa A. Foppiano (Turn to page 29) With Spring in the air we are anxiously awaiting the moment when we will become the most important part of the student body —the senior class. Meanwhile, we’ll settle down to the drudgery of the next three months. It’s Academy Award time in 331. The fol- lowing took all the honors for outstanding personalities: John Cotino was voted the ty- pical Burt Lancaster; Walda Corbett, Doris Day; Frank Pellegrino, Marlon Brando; Irene LoScutio, Annie Oakley; and David Rouse, the typical Walt Disney character. The outstanding song hits from 331 are: “That’s the Chance You Take,” Laura Owen mixing chemicals in the lab; “How Important Can It Be,” Ted Haley’s thoughts of home- work ; “We’ll Be Together Again”, the Eng- lish class looking at report cards; “That’s All I Want From You,” Frank Pellegrino seeking an A in English. Room 27 wants to congratulate Bill Bel- cher on becoming a senior. We’ll miss you. Bill. The pole-jumping champion is Hurri- cane Smith. Those vitamin pills he’s been taking must be very effective! Rewards are being offered for the answers to these questions: Where does Jimmie Twenty-Five Blackburn go every special? Who makes Lee Aletto’s eye shine? Who are the hillbillies who sing “Davy Crockett” so well? Where did Hurricane Smith get a cup of tea for Penny Baldi during special??? (Even we on the staff are curious about that last one.) Congratulations are in order for the actors of 332, Irene Heffron and Jack Knight, who were both in the Scholarship Play. Grace Markle has that faraway look in her eyes. Could it be Texas she’s gazing at? (Her man’s in uniform.) Thelma Weeks has it again . . . however, our Florence Nightingales, Iylene Gottlieb and Reba Isenberg say there is only one cure for her illness. Do we know him? In a recent election, 332 elected Jack Knight as class schizophreniae (split person- ality) ; Mr. and Miss Personality Plus, Jimmy Lowder and Betty Brunet; best dressed, Ralph Valentino and Grace Markle. 329 wonders how Elaine Kotell received a Key Club pin. We thought the Key Club was just for boys. Don’t tell me they have changed the rules i! Two inmates have joined the ranks of the Radiator Staff, Mike Gorm- ley and Eli Demetri. The Radiator leaves quite a hole in the homeroom during special, since we now have five members on the staff. Among the celebrities of 329 are David Brennan, who took part in the Scholarship Play, and Pat Flaherty who is Junior editor of the Radiator. Several of our girls are in the Glee Club Concert. They are Elena Ciano, Pat Flaherty, Elaine Kotell, Civitina Spin- osa, and Diane Zinck. Miss Chaffin is beginning to think that Jackie Barrett is a permanent fixture in the room. What’s the special attraction? Some petpeeves from 32 are: Archie Mur- phy, Jo Kennedy’s cheering; Louise Muccini short boys; Leo Eknaian, empty (coke?) bot- tles; Les Wallace, school; Joe O’Hara, the barber; Shirley La Count, boys who don’t dance; Joan Butler, sob stories. From 313 comes some puzzlers. Why does Ray Humes fall asleep every special? Isn’t Danny Peone always teasing Marie Greco? Why does Ruth Ryder disappear to the gym every day or two? Who are the three mus- keteers who come in late at the end of fifth period ? A few pet peeves from 325 are: Pat Kalen- derian, Junior homerooms; Mary Ann Con- trada, smoking; Nancy Denlin, all the boys in 210—except one. 321 is proud of its poet laureate, Esther Greenberg, who had two poems printed in this issue. Another star in 321 is Barbara Fagone who played the part of the school teacher in “Cheaper by the Dozen.” Bab made quite a school ‘marm’, don’t you agree? SECOND QUARTER MAXIMUM CREDIT Borbara, Mildred A. Corbett, Walda J. Fantasia, Salvatore Flaherty, Patricia Harris, Stephen Kotell, Elaine Maxwell, Lorraine Parziale, Michele Silliker, Jane Smith, Donald Zinck, Diane CREDIT Amann, Dorothy E. Anderson, Elizabeth A. Anderson, Richard H. Babcock, John W. Baldi, Isabella A. Bettencourt, Barbara A. Blackburn, James Brennan, David W. Bullock, Stephanie Cafarelli, Josephine C. Cagagnaro, Louis W. DiBona, Donald R. Drinkwater, Barbara Farrar, Charlotte Galvin, Robert Gormley, Michael Grimstad, Judith Gunning, Sally Howard, Margaret Hulen, David Latchford, Ellen Lynch, Florence Machado, Amelia Macos, Angcliki Maiella, Rosemarie Manning, Walter Middleton, Margaret Murphy, George Noorigian, Marilyn Parrise, Gina Peabody, Ingrid Peters, Judith Phelan, Virgina Rigazio, Paul Rossetti, Marie Samsuri, Vivian Smith, Arleen Spinosa, Civitina Starratt, Helen Thibidcau, Claire Titcomb, Carol Van Steenberg. Virginia Vasilakis, John Vitiello, Shirley SUPPORT THE CLASS! ATTEND YOUR PROM! MAY 4! cfh .£ . ffb _ ?_ eft? C ? e iHiTr � � xTfV nfr rrrwYr� rfrvTr c J Twenty-six If Special period seems but a bore Come on down to room 204; Here you’ll find about thirty-five, Who, by Jiminey, will keep you alive!! The following are some favorites from 204: Elaine Langmire, “Crazy Otto”; Bar- bara Tutela, “Wrapped Up In a Dream”; Carol Bannanno, “Because of You”; Barbara Morgan, “Elephant Tango”; Louise Bolandi, “That’s All I Want From You”; Margaret Wylie, “No More”; Doris Murphy, “Ko-Ko- Mo”; and Mary Di Leo, “Unsuspecting Heart.” We, the cool cats of 204, have finally dis- covered a “solution” for the perfect boy and girl. The perfect girl should have the com plexion of Elaine Langmire; the eyes of Louise Balboni; the nose of Kay Arnopp; the teeth of Dotty Cabino; the lips of Nancy Cutone; the hair of Barbara Morgan; the clothes of Barbara Tutela; and the personal- ity of Janice Graves. The perfect boy should have the physique of Ralph Morgan; the eyes of Bob DeVellis, the nose of John McGillicuddv; the teeth of Lee Matrano, the lips of Bob DeVellis; the hair of Ralph Morgan; the clothes of Lee Matrano; and the personality of Filberto Solano. What is all the talk about John McGilli- cuddy setting off firecrackers? Who was the generous person who left an orange in Bar- bara Morgan’s desk the other day? 205 has some mysteries—Where are all the lunches going to? Why doesn’t Marie Frost tell who the navy pin belongs to? It seems Diana Griswold has a great love for a florist shop. (Wonder why??) We think Eve- lyn Martin’s knee socks are out of this world! Here are the latest developments from room 206: prettiest girl, Joan Dick; best dressed girl, Barbara Dean; most talkative girl, Rosemarie Camerano; quietest boy, Paul Burns; most talkative boy, Richard Fletcher; best dressed boy, John Doherty. 210’s secret ambitions are different! Judith Varney hopes to get smarter; James Spen- ney wants to be a bookie while Alda Andrade is looking to the nursing world; Charles Tylar hopes to be a great sculptor; Bob Smith, a police officer; Barbara Wedge, an airline hostess; Dan Sullivan, a pilot; Carol Smith a telephone operator; Bob Pullo, a millionaire; Pat Roche, private secretary to Clark Gable; John Walker, a pilot; Rose Vol- turno, a comedian dancer; Bob Zevarack, a billionaire. 210 would like to know what Rose Vol- turno finds so interesting in rocm 141? Why does Carol Smith go crazy every special pe- riod? Wanted: Good watch dog to prevent any eating in 210 during Special. 341 has a perfect girl and boy: The girl must have the hair of Betty Bradley, the face of Carol Tutella, the personality and sparkle of Camie Romano; the brain of Janice Colburn; the humor of Lorraine Mew- erve, and the ambition of Pearl Malloy. The boy must have the physical ability of Bob Benway; the build of Leo Gray; the brain of Jimmy Tuislan; the humor of Roger Pearson; the liveliness of Phil Flamia; and the charm of Lenny Courtney. 345 wants to report the results from a recent poll. Class clown, James Kenney; girl and boy most likely to succeed, Nancy Hig- gins and James Lee; most talkative, Kath- erine Nickerson; Mr. and Miss Personality: Mary Nardone and James Lee; best dressed girl, Brenda La Danzi; prettiest girl, Jean Twenty-seven ette Holland; handsomest boy, David Mc- Laughlin; quietest, Lorraine Husselbee. Phyllis Stratis of 347 appeared recently on Community Opticians talent show. Con- gratulations, Phyllis! Lena Terrone, Dot DeMita, Debra Mabel, Dot Shubow, and Charlotte Coughlin are par- ticipating in the Good Government Project. Band members Joan Higgins, Carol Bennett, Dick Johnson, and Judy Howard are anxious- ly collecting funds for their trip to New York. Portia has five new members from 347. (We’d like to know who they are!) Congratulations to Paul Anderson and Herbert Cunha of 349 who made “max” credit. Who is the outsider that puts stars in Roberta Scully’s eyes? Lorraine Hyman has such an overwhelming personality, we call her “smiley”. Lorene Reagan was last seen with a good-looking senior named Bob Fitz- gerald. 350 has a few pet peeves: Carole Lyons, stairs; Neal Sullivan, short lunch ; Claire Gif- ford, being called Carole; Paul Prentiss, Eng- lish; Christine Lanny, white bucks (she wears pink); Linda Pickett, sloppy boys. 351 decided our dream boy and girl should have the cute noses of Bill Zango and Rose Marini; the even teeth of James Bradley and Rose Marini, the personality of Ed Pignone and Joan Bennett, the smiles of Ed Pignone and Rose Marini, the eyes of Joan Bennett and Bob Kelly, and the wavy hair of Joe Cos- tanzo and Rose Marini. 351 offers congratulations to Frank Mar- ciello who made credit this term. Gloria Lu- ciano had her picture taken with Julius La Rosa last summer. (Lucky girl.) Our class is glad to see Joe Costango and Helen Mac- Masters, who were ill, back in school. 352 reports that Judy Tarentino, Lucille ventura, and Carole Rimkis made “max.” Champaux, Janet Layte, and Irene McLucas made Credit. Whom does Jimmy Dunbar meet after school? Why do Dottie Aeone and Bob Ac- corto do their home work together? Who is always looking for a certain boy during special ? We of 105 have taken a vote: handsomest boy, Ronnie Mochi; prettiest girl, Betty Cor- relli; best dressed girl, Lydia Cabral; best dresed boy, Ronnie Mochi; most popular boy, Harry Webber; most popular girl, Irene Pai- va; class clown, Jack Mullins. Have you been in 106? Who is throwing gum wrappers under the radiator? It is Betsy Collins or James White? Congratulations to Dennis Haley and Camelia Vazzilla, who made credit. When Dennis Haley was asked who the girl of his dreams was he replied “my mother.” 106 has been 100'� ' in banking 99% of the time. (What about the other 1%???) Donald Burlamachi and Walter Hubley from 113 ought to give us one of their nice songs. 114 would like to congratulate Carol Pot- terton for making “max” credit and Maureen Joyce and Phyllis Miceli for making credit. Why do the kids in 114 get their special periods and lunch periods mixed up? What do Phil Buecelli, Jimmy Gioiosa, and Salva- tore Amico find to talk about every special period? Ideal boy and girl from 114: eyes of Dave Cooke and Nancy Najarian; hair of Salvatore Amico and Carol Pacific; person- ality of Phil Buecelli and Camella Farese; clothes of Dave Cooke and Camella Farese; brains of Cliff Johnston, Carol Potterton and Maureen Joyce; smile of Phil Buecelli and Phyllis Miceli; ambition of Tom Kelley and Maureen Joyce; build of Harry Rigazio. 115 has a few pet peeves: Pauline An drews, boys; Marilyn Tosi, boys who wear white bucks; Carol Ann Stuart, old fashioned fathers; Helen Neilson, John Reppucci; John O’Blimes, 9:30 curfew. Why does Janet Tar- raso want to sit so near the door during special? Why does Rosalyn Perrone want to visit room 347? That’s all for now Sophs. Next edition you’ll be one month away from your “big ” step—you’ll be a junior! MAXIMUM CREDIT Paul Anderson Herbert Cunha Carol Fields Barbara Morgan Helen Penta Rosalyn Perrone Carol Potterton Carole Rimkus Dorothy Shubow Judith Tarentino Polyann Tarutis Lucille Ventura Pauline Wetmore Carol Wright Patricia Zeuli Twenty-eight CREDIT Ruth Akerley Mary Alibrandi Richard Bennett Angela Biondo Margaret Buckley Geraldine Ciampa Ellen Coakley Janice Colburn Charlotte Coughlin Robert Cunha Judith Dargie Kenneth Dewar Walter Dewar Joan Dick Dorothea DiCiaccio Mary DiChiappari Janet Diehl Anthony DiSarcina Juanita Douglass Catherine Duarte Carole Earley Nanda Gandolfi Claire Gifford Robert Giordano Elinor Glynn Roberta Graham Dennis Haley Elaine Holland Judith Howard Maureen Joyce Katherine Kiley Walter Lambert Janet Layte Barbara Lewis Elaine Longmire Carole Lyons Frank Marciello Josephine Masciola Elizabeth McLucas Phyllis Miceli Rita O’Leary James Quinlan Dorothy Riccio Carol Rollins Carmella Romano Paul Schaefer Carol Scolley Laura Slocumb Carol Stewart Marjorie Swindell Marilyn Tosi Carol Tutela Camille Vozzella Herbert Weene SENIOR CREDIT LIST (Continued from page 25) Eileen F. Geer Carol J. Greenough James D. Hoff Carole A. Hansen Paul E. Henderson Joan D. Hensley Richard J. Howe Lois Howland Lawrence E. Humber Joseph J. Hutchison Anne F. Johanson Elinor T. Kana Ruth E. Keddy Cecelia R. Keller Thomas Joseph Kelly Norma E. Libardoni Frederick S. MacFadgen Loretta A. Mahoney Thomas P. McNamara Carole A. Meadows Rosamond M. Miele Lucy A. Nichols Dolores F. Nicosia Carol M. Pagurko Clara C. Patalano Alan W. Pierce Roger A. Plummer Antoinette Romano Elaine Shepherd Grace Steen Mary Stiles Evelyn Talmo Marcia Tully Paul Valiante Carolyn Wade Dorothy West Thomas Wilton OFF THE RECORD (Continued from page 22) broadcasts over WORE now has a show on YVCOP. Bill Marlowe has a new show on WCOP featuring Rhythm and Blues and a few of the modern progressive jazz records. Sid had better beware lest he lose his popu- larity in Boston. “Shtiggy-Boom!” That’s the tune which is ringing in the ears of all New Orleans citi- zens. Two D. J.’s on a small radio station in New Orleans have locked themselves in the transmitting room and are playing this record over the air continuously, stopping only for announcements and commercials. They’ve worn their way through one record and are starting on their second. At the time of this writing they have been at it for three days and are still going strong. Rockin’ and Rollin’ into the R B. field we found the late Johnny Ace’s recording of “Pledging My Love” on top. Ace recently lost his life in a game of Russian Roulette. Etta James, rollin’ with Henry, whales up a storm with “Wallflower.” “Oh-Oh” by the Traneers looks like a good bet to become another “Sh-Boom.” The Penguins who started out with “Earth Angel” are turning out one hit after another. Their latest is a wild tune, “Ooki-Ook.” The best instru- mental is “Jam Up” by Tommy Ridgely. For those who dig the cool progressive music, Stan Kenton has cut a great album called “The Kenton Era.” It features some of Kenton’s best records and also follows the course of jazz from its birth to the current modern progressive sounds. WHAT A DIFFERENCE TEN YEARS MAKES Twenty-nine HUMOR “Who are you writing this letter to?” asked the doctor. “To myself” answered the lunatic. “What does it say?” “How should I know! I haven’t received it yet.” Then there was the fellow who spilled In- stant Hair Grow on his head and was suffo- cated before he could find a pair of scissors. John Jones broke the underwater swim- ming record yesterday. Funeral services will be held tomorrow. He was so down to earth that they buried him. Don’t fall asleep. Not a chanzzzzzzzz. Sign in a tailor shop: “We’ll clean for you, we’ll press for you. We’ll even dye for “What does your uncle do?” “He’s a cannibal.” “Wait a minute. Don’t you know that a canibal lives on other people?” “That’s my uncle. He's been living on us for fifteen years.” Bob Hope says: “Bing Crosby's broken his leg. He fell off his wallet.” Mom: “Do you know what happens to young fellows that lie?” Son: “Yes, they ride on the bus for a nickel.” Definition: Social Security — Something that guarantees you a steak when you don’t have any teeth to chew it. Moe the Hobo: “I hate holidays.” George the Hobo: “So did I. You feel so common when nobody’s working.” Conceited gentleman: “I'm giving a din- ner tonight for all my friends.” Uninterested listener: “Oh, dining alone, eh?” When she threw the alphabet soup, hot words passed between them. What is a phlebotomist? A man who studies the bottom of a flea. What is a pseudonym ? A nym that is not your own nym. You could drown in there. No, that’t not posibbbblllbbbllll. 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LXXII NO. 4 SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS MAY, 1955 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF—Robert Carlton '55 BUSINESS MANAGER - Paul Heneghan '55 ACTIVITIES Louise VoisHnis '55 Eloine Kotell '56 Lorroine Maxwell '56 SPORTS Virginia Smithers '55 Patricia Floherty '56 Edward Sulesky '56 CHATTER Mary Cahalan '55 Dorothy West '55 Waldo Corbett '56 Corol Fields '57 Rosalyn Perrone '57 LITERARY Earle Prentiss '55 Thomas Wilton '55 BUSINESS Stephen Harris '56 Jack Knight '56 Michael Gormley '56 TYPING Josephine Ciccorielllo '55 Rosalie Colozzo '55 Morie Lonero '55 Carole Meadows '55 Josephine Cofarelli '56 Patricia Griffin '56 POETRY Roberto Grant '55 FEATURES Jane Emerson '55 Robert Rudolph '55 Elia Demetri '56 David Brennan '56 ART Beverly Conn '55 Richard Howe, '55 Elena Ciano, '56 Herbert Gordon '56 Judith Torentino '57 Faculty Advisers Head Master MR. ALBERT GIROUX MR. NATHANIEL COLBERT 'racSfff’ MISS OLIVE B. MacPHERSON Literary Adviser end of his career. An even more famed Somerville boy, although not a high school graduate, is Pie Traynor. Pie, as we all know, was possibly the greatest third baseman in the history of the game. He combined phen- omenal fielding with three-hundred-plus bat- ting, which explains his selection as “hot corner guardian on many All Star teams. The High School teams have prided them- selves on the fine records they have com- piled, both as an independent and as a member of the Greater Boston League. Be- fore becoming a member of the G. B. League, the team continually rang up impressive records, and after joining the league, they continued the winning habit by copping the championship six times in eight tries. Our teams have won the Eastern Massachusetts championship four times and the Massachu- setts Championship three times. That cer- tainly is a record to be proud of. At the present time there are former Som- erville graduates in the Service or in college who may advance to the big leagues, some of these are Ronnie Perry, Harvey Mills, Danny Severino, who is now attending Villanova, and Freddy Talbot and Dave Finnegan, both of whom are at Rollins College, Florida. Perhaps there are future major league stars among our present baseball team. But, like all good players, they need nurturing and encouragement. This encouragement should come in the form of attendance at the games. “ALL the games. Our present team is a good team as most of Somerville’s baseball teams have been; yet the student body fails to support them. Why? These “kids give up many of their afternoons for hard practice sessions, but not enough attend their games. Go out to the Medford - Somerville game, go out to the Everett - Somerville game, go out to every game, and cheer so loudly that “Barney will smile down upon our team. FROM “IN MEMORIAM”: “Our little systems have their day; They have their day and cease to be; They are but broken lights to Thee, And Thou, oh Lord, are more than they.” —Tennyson WHAT TO DO ABOUT TEEN-AGE CONDUCT Elaine Kotell ’56 Why are there so many articles in the newspapers about the recklessness of teen- agers and the destruction caused by them? Why isn’t something done about these detri- ments to society? Why do teen-agers create these circumstances? These questions are asked every day by thousands of parents. They wonder why someone else won’t do something about ju- venile delinquents, when it is primarily their job. It is the duty of all parents to help put an end to the vagrancy of some teen-agers. There are many ways in which this can be brought about. One excellent suggestion is a recreation center. All parents want the best for their children. By providing a recreation center they will be setting a good standard for young America. If teen-agers have a place of their own, a place having proper and careful guidance, they will respect the people who have helped them. These privileges will be accepted with gratitude. The young adults of today are not fools. However, a plan must be devised to protect them from the deep ruts in the road of life. A curfew is helpful, but it isn’t enough. A place to go, where one feels at home, is con- crete; it is the security which the teens, living in the turmoil of today, need. The Junior Red Cross Council’s annual Memorial Day penny collection began about May 14. This was the collection in which the money obtained was used to buy wreaths for the War Monuments of Somerville. Money remaining from this drive is always given to one of the special drives going on at that time in Somerville. For example-the extra money of last year was donated to the Cere- bral Palsy Foundation. Favors and cribbage boards for hospitals are being made by the members of the Council. Four LITERARY THE LEGEND Beverly Conn ’55 Now the dun carries two! How he runs as they glimpse! The young new-married pair had decided to dare The soft twilighted hours and sweet-scented air. Saddling up their two mounts, they encircled the founts And assailed the paths for a jolly good jounce. Near the fabled Sherwood their few green acres stood, And the ride on their newly-bought land felt good! Breathless quite was their flight as they raced in the night Till they broke on a clearing lit by the starlight. They were startled to find, standing in the cool wind, An old man, steeped in mem’ry of nostalgic kind. Soon he turned his head round as he heard the hoof-sound, And most cordially greeted his two new friends found. “You are welcome, dear man, to daydream all you can In our field,” said the young lad. “My name is Duran, More oft ‘Charlie the Fair’ from this light shock of hair. And my wife (with a fond glance), sweet Helen O’Dare” “As for me I am Will, who lives over the hill. We are neighbors; the boundary is that babbling rill.” “Say, old Will, ’hap you know why that hill rises so In the middle of such a flat field. Do you know?” “If you’ve time for the tale, why, dismount in this vale; You’d best tie up your mounts — use that ash for a pale. Aye, ’twas long, long ago in the time of the snow. When two poor folks, evicted, had nowhere to go. In the lea of a tree they sought rest finally, And the morn found them frozen as stiff as could be. When one hour had grown since their bodies turned cold A sweet milkmaid in passing heard one small cry bold. Quick she turned her fair head, and she saw the death-bed, And her innocent eye a great tear sadly shed. Ah, but as she drew near, once again on her ear Fell a pitiful wail that just begged her to hear. And between the two dead there appeared the small head Of the infant from whom Life’s warm glow had not fled. Tenderly the maid pressed the poor babe to her breast; Took him home; gently raised him with all of love’s best. Decades two found the boy young and strong in the joy Of the woods’ and the field’s and the good earth’s employ. To the towner’s delight they spied him one night With the parson’s sweet lass in the yellow moonlight. And ’twas not very long before on every tongue The good news of a wedding-to-be was loud sung. But the long-unwed king, riding through in the spring, Saw amid all the blooms this more beautiful thing. When the lad saw that day his love carried away, These few words were the last the townfolks heard him say: ‘By the heaven’s above, I will go to my love E’re this thiever can claim her pure, lilly-white glove!’ Soon the news was proclaimed, that the bachelor famed Now at last for his bride a young maiden had named. On the great wedding day all the court in array Lined the banquet halls, laughing and happy and gay. The glad king, happily watching his bride-to-be, Thought the pale of her cheek came quite naturally. All the beauty she had! And to think that a lad, Grown among all the poor, nearly won her, the cad! In a sudden a flush caused the maiden to blush As her quickening heart made the redder blood rush; Five And her eyes, dewy bright, had the stange newer light, And she smiled, oh, so faint, as the scene met her sight. For the lad at the door, seeing his love once more, Unrestrained in the hush strode the marble-laid floor. Stricken dumb was the king at this untimely thing, And he heard the young man these revengeful words fling: ‘By the heaven’s above I have come for my love, E’er this thiever could claim her dear unstained glove.’ In a flash it was done, and his love being won, He sat her on the mare and he mounted the dun. Swift the king called six lords, deemed the best at their swords, And their clamor near shattered the old banquet boards. All the court flew to steed, racing close on weed, Till they dropped out for keeping the terrible speed. Half a mile up ahead o’er the dry river bed Flew the king and his lords bearing swords overhead. ‘By the stars! one horse limps! see the mare, how she limps! Now the dun carries two!’ How he runs as they glimpse! Now the chased, in the field; and the chasers— they wield In their hands, flashing blades, razor sharp, finely steeled! They are seven abreast, each one striving to best, To outdistance, outride, and outcry all the rest. Far too fleet for the sight, each small hoof in its flight With a thundering peal split the star-studded night. And the seven astride like accursed souls cried, And their screams with the thunder of all the steeds vied. And the twain, flashing steel brandished close at their heel, Up the hill drove the dun till they swore they could feel His poor heart break inside, as he kept up the stride, And fell dead when they’d safe reached the opposite side. But the awe-stricken men to the best of their ken Never saw such a hill in the field or the fen; And straight into the night by the pallid starlight Rode the seven in quest of the lovers in flight. And ’tis said that in June, on a night there’s no moon, The two lovers are seen on the hill as they spoon. And along about ten there are heard several men, Crashing through the fine woodlands and into the fen. They are seven abreast, each one trying his best, To outdistance, outride, and outyell the rest; Far too fleet for the sight, each small hoof in its flight With a thundering peal splits the star-studded night. And the seven astride like accursed souls cry, And their screams with the thunder of all the steeds vie. But the awe-stricken men to the best of their ken Never see such a hill in the field on the fen; And on into the night by the pallid moonlight Ride the seven in quest of the lovers in flight.” Our friend Bill, the next day did wend His way down to the town to pass time with a friend, In the way that things do, soon the topic turned to The events of the previous night. “I say, Lou . . . For some fifty years hale, now, I’ve known that old tale But in knowing the names of the two I did fail.” Old Lou thought for a while as he toyed with a file, Then as mem’ry returned he rejoined with a smile: “Why ’twas Charlie the Fair (with his shock of fair hair) And his love was sweet Helen O’Dare.” NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First Drawing—Class of 1956 Elizabeth Anderson Isabella Baldi Barbara Bettencourt James Blackburn Mildred Bombara Stephanie Bullock Josephine Cafarelli Walda Corbett Donald DiBona Patricia Flaherty Michael Gormley Stephen Harris Anne Hilferty Elaine Kotell Amelia Machado Walter Manning Lorraine Maxwell Michelina Parziale Jane Silliker Donald Smith Virginia Van Steensburg Diane Zinck Six THE FOREIGNER Carol Ann Fields ’57 For the remainder of the doy the Chaplain never stirred from the soldier's bedside. For the rest of the day, everyone on board ship was in silent reverence for the departed little foreigner. Although Mostyn had se- verely tormented him, he was emotionally disturbed over the death. Many of the crew almost simultaneously thought of starting a fund for the dead man's son. This money was to be used to further his education. They all agreed that they would contribute a portion of their earnings no matter how small. That evening the sky was sparkling with diamond shaped stars. On the deck young Mostyn stood alone beside the rail. Even though he had contributed to the fund, he somehow felt that this was not enough. He had an overwhelming desire to do some- thing far greater than just give money. Having been rarely known to pray, he sud- denly had a great urge to seek spiritual guid- ance from the Almighty. At first, as he quietly knelt beside the ship’s rail, he found it extremely difficult to begin. Soon he started to speak. If any of the crew had over- heard him, they would have been astonished. He was dedicating his life to God, promising to help better mankind and lessen racial prejudices. For a long time he knelt there. Then, slowly, he rose to his feet and instantly knew that his decision was the right one. Immediately, he went below to tell his father, the captain. When he had related his decision, his father was speechless. Ever since his son had been born, the good captain had dreamed that Mostyn would be a sea- faring man. The lad spoke so determinedly and vehemently, however, that the father at once saw that his boy was in earnest. Nothing the father could say would dissuade Mostyn from entering the clergy. In the years to come, young Mostyn was not to regret his decision. Besides being an excellent clergyman, he became a sea-faring man as his father had wished. When war was declared, he volunteered for the position of chaplain on a battleship. There a strange thing happened. One day he was summoned to the sick bay. When he arrived there, Chaplain Mostyn was told that one of the patients was in critical condition and was not expected to live. As he ap- proached the wounded soldier, he hesitated for a moment. The sick man looked exactly like the little foreigner. He thought to him- self that this could never be the foreigner’s son, but when he glanced at the name on the chart, he discovered it to be the same. The chaplain was told by the doctor that the soldier would soon die unless his fever broke. For the remainder of the day, the chaplain never stirred from the soldier’s bed- side. Quietly he stayed there and prayed. In the early hours of the morning his prayer was answered. The crisis had passed and the soldier would live. Mostyn was ex- tremely thankful and believed that his prayers had helped the soldier, and thus a part of his unrepayable debt to the little foreigner had been fulfilled. CHARITY There is so much good in the worst of us, And so much bad in the best of us. That it ill behooves any of us To find fault with the rest of us. Seven TURNABOUT Rosalyn Perrone ’57 The moin event of this star-studded evening was the choosing of the king and queen of the prom. Ellen Corby was a senior at Jefferson High School in the town of Cedar Falls. She was a pretty girl and one of the most popular at school. She had frequent dates, but Ed Dev- ereaux held the key to her heart. The senior prom was only two weeks away, and as yet Ed hadn’t asked her to go with him. As a matter of fact, no one had. For this reason every time the phone rang, Ellen’s heart skipped a beat as she raced down the stairs to answer it. Every time, however, she was disappointed. She couldn’t understand it. She had never had trouble with dates. Why should she have worries about the prom? Maybe the boys all thought she was going with Ed. Or maybe Ed thought she had re- ceived many invitations already. “Well,” she thought, “I’m not going to worry about it. There’s still time.” Of course there was; it doesn’t take long to buy a gown. But in- wardly, she was really anxious. That night she was tired, and she went to bed early, hoping things would be better tomorrow. Another day of anxiety, but still no in- vitation from Ed. That afternoon she walked home alone, passing the shopping center. She viewed the gowns in the windows with a big lump in her throat. She tried to keep back the tears, but somehow it was too hard. She felt very conspicuous, and she walked home- ward as quickly as she could. When she got home, she ran up the stairs and threw her- self sobbing on her bed. The weeks passed and tomorrow was to be the big night. All her friends were going, but she was spending the evening at home. She took a book off the shelf in the den, and with a supply of food sat down to read. Every time she thought of Ed, her eyes grew misty. The night passed slowly and by eleven-thirty, she was reading the last chap- ter of the book. She went to bed shortly after. Saddened and tired, she dozed off quickly. The next day she began to feel better, and was enjoying a chat with her mother when she saw Ed coming down the street. She be- came very nervous and thought of not having gone to the prom. She had made up her mind that she wasn’t going to let him think it made any difference to her that he hadn’t asked her to the prom. When they met, she said, “Hi,” and proceeded down the street. When she reached town, she saw some of the girls talking, but they seemed to stop when she approached them. She uttered her usual greeting, but again she did not stop. “What is wrong?” she thought. Her mother assured her that it was nothing, but Ellen was not convinced. She thought of all the possibilities of these mysterious happen- ings, but she didn’t ask about them. Ellen decided that she wanted to be alone for a while. After doing the shopping, she hurried home and locked herself in her room. When Ellen didn't come down for supper, Mrs. Corby went upstairs to see how her daughter was feeling. She could hear Ellen sobbing and wanted to console her. Knowing that that wouldn’t help, she went downstairs. A knock on the door awoke her. She got up and went in to wash. After cleaning the house, she went back to her room. The after- noon passed quickly. Ellen heard her mother calling; she opened her eyes and sawr her standing there. ‘“Ellen, get up, it’s seven-thirty and time (Turn to page 27) Eight Poet's Corner BOSTON COMMON Beverly Conn ’55 A little bit of green amid the toil of Boston street; A graceful squirrel, tamed, sprightly, wild, delighting city child; A well-worn path known well by love and lovers twain, where both can meet; Where Adam’s own and he sit in the late sunlight, full warm and mild. And watch with blinded eyes the gentle swan, and pool and rippling light, That capture all the beauty of the thousand stars that touch the height, Until it comes and darks the stage where lovers sit to wait the night. WHAT OF TOMORROW Ronald Baptiste ’56 War has now passed; it no longer reigns. Korea, Pearl Harbor, two famous names Both stand for sacrifice and for sorrow Must war come again? What of tomorrow? Brave men did not fight to die in vain. They fought for freedom and bore their pain. Their time on earth from God was borrowed. As in battle they fell, they thought of tomorrow. The U. N. will strive to make peace endure, To give all nations this hope secure, Pray God the present and future will bless; The work of the U.N. and crown it with success. TRAGEDY Mary Cahalan ’55 Once . . . I had a heart That was mine But you Stole it. Once . . . I had eyes That saw nought But you Opened them. Once . . . I had love that slumbered. But you Awakened it. Once . . . I had a heart That was whole. But you Broke it. RATIONALIZATION OF A FAILURE Jack Barrett ’56 I think that I shall never see A mark that is higher than a “B” Although I work (?) both night and day It seems that I can’t rate an “A.” An “A” is still beyond my reach No matter how much the teachers preach— Of industry and work and such, The goal of “CREDIT” is just too much! MOTHER Beverly Conn ’55 Her hair, once dark, is graying now, The silvered strands gleam in the light. She wields the iron with heavy hand, She’s very, very tired tonight. All day she’s done the little tasks That make our home a pleasant place: She’s washed, and swept, and dusted all, Yet hardly slowed this wifely pace. She’s given all her love to us Through all the years in mem’ry bright, But I’ve never loved her quite so much As now, watching her tonight. Nine Two successful dances were held in our gym during the month of April. Jerry Camp was the disc jockey at the dance held on April 1, sponsored by the Key Club for the Band. On April 15, Stan Richards spun the records at the Scholarship Dance. The Portia Debating Society recently held their election of officers for the coming year. The results were as follows: President, Pat Flaherty; Vice-President, Rose Marie Maiella; Secretary, Charlotte Farrar; Treas- urer, Barbara Fagone; Student Council rep- resentative, Bonnie Graham. All the girls who attended the annual banquet, held on May 9, at the Town Lyne House this year, enjoyed a most delightful dinner. Congratulations are in order for the new members of the Radiator Staff. The Juniors selected were David Brennan, Pat Griffin, Herbert Gordon, Lorraine Maxwell, and Josephine Cafarelli. The first group of Sopho- mores to be chosen was Carol Fields, Rosa- lyn Perrone and Judith Tarentino. Mrs. McDonnell, faculty advisor of the Players’ Club, held auditions regularly in the auditorium for talented students of the High School desiring to appear on the television show which was sponsored by the club on May 18th. Awards were given to the winning performers. Miss Snell, assisted by Miss McLaughlin, and Miss Daley, is faithfully directing the practice of the Honor Guard for this year’s Class Day Exercises. The girls selected for special parts in the Honor Guard are Elisa Aletto, Walda Corbett, Pat Flaherty, Joseph- ine Kennedy, Elaine Kotell, Veronica Russell, Carol Titcomb and Elizabeth Zucco. The Key Club recently held an inter-club meeting with Rindge High School in the S.H.S. Library. The boys were ushers at the Kiwanis Starlet Show. Many members of the club enjoyed a successful splash party on April 16, at the Y.M.C.A. Pool, ping-pong, basketball and swimming highlighted the evening. The National Honor Society recently voted for their officers: President, Tom Wilton, Vice-President, Dottie West; Secretary, Jane Emerson; Treasurer, Alan Pierce. Webster held their debate with the Med- ford Honor Society on May 10. The Subject under discussion was Resolved: The Federal Government should own and control all hydroelectric power. Alan Koretsky and Ronald Kehoe spoke for Medford High, while Stephen Harris and Paul Prentiss repre- sented Somerville High. In May, Webster held a “Devil and Webster” Day. Edward Sulesky, Don Sordillo and Stephen Harris were devils, they spent their time tearing down Webster. Those defending Webster were Bob Carlton, Earle Prentiss and Tom Wilton. No definite plans have been made concerning their banquet. Ten The Art Club has been busy making deco- rations for the Senior Prom. The Junior Night Committee and the Junior Class Officers spent much time and effort making the decorations for the Junior Dance. Those helping were Robert Bredin, David Brennan, Walda Corbett, Pat Flaherty, Carol Flynn, Herbert Gordon, Jack Knight, and Dotty McCormack. Well done, kids! Juniors nominated for king of the Junior Dance were Donald DiBona, John Sullivan, David Galligani and William Conroy. Nomi- nated for queen were Sonja Swanson, Bar- bara Bettencourt, Elisa Aletto and Sally Finnegan. Congratulations to the winners, John Sullivan and Sonja Swanson. Both the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs en- joyed a successful Banquet at Elks Hall, Tuesday evening, May 17. Norman Stafford, the caterer, served a delicious dinner. Danc- ing followed the meal. From a large assortment of artistic post- ers submitted to the Starlet Poster Contest, the winning entries were carefully selected. First prize in the Senior Division was award- ed to Manuel Freitas of the High School. The High School Band, under the leader- ship of Mr. Bizier, presented a fine program at the Concert, Wednesday evening , May 11, in the auditorium. Congratulations must be extended to Mr. Bizier, without whose time and effort this affair could never have been so successful. We are very fortunate to have such a fine band and are very proud of them. Miss Anna Connor has been directing special period classes in the advanced work of First Aid for all Juniors who wish to be- come members of the Civil Defense Detach- ment. The class meets twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. The following members of S.H.S. were chosen to represent the High School in the Mathematics Contest sponsored by Newton High School: Pat Flaherty, Mike Gormley, Salvatore Fantasia, and Bob Carlton. All of them should be commended for their excel- lent appearance, and special congratulations are extended to Mike, who was the last S.H.S. student to be eliminated. On April 14, six pupils from Natick High, along with their advisor, visited the High School for the day. One of the highlights of the day was a forum on Juvenile Delin- quency put on by some of our students. The session was composed of Tom Kelly repre- senting the School Committee; Pat Flaherty, the Faculty; Elaine Kotell, the Administra- tion. This forum, under the capable direction of Miss Mary Hall and the able chairmanship of Tom Wilton, was put on in the auditorium for interested students and teachers on Fri- day, May 6. High standards have been set for the International School Exhibit boxes by the first contributors to this project this year. The students of Somerville High have as- sembled an outstanding box telling the story of their school, through photographs, essays, and original drawings. The success of the box rests on the excel- lent pre-planning on the part of the Somer- ville Juniors and their teacher-sponsor, Miss King. After preliminary discussions the juniors presented their ideas to the Student Council and department head, enlisting their aid in compiling the material. By incorporat- ing the entire student body, its clubs, inter- ests and activities, Somerville High School has told its story well. The Art Club made some beautiful posters for hospital wards at Easter. The members of S.H.S. who participated in the Science Fair at Rockwell Cage, M.I.T. were: Donald Smith, teaching aid for jet propulsion; Michelle Parziale, how to make paper; and Josephine Grassia, nutritional need for vitamin C. Donald Smith won honorable mention. Eleven ALUMNI JOHN E. SLATER 09 “I graduated from Somerville Latin School in 1909. I think I can say that my marks were above average for I qualified for what were then, and what I believe still are known as the Price Greenleaf scholarships, which paid for my first year of tuition at Harvard College. In the high school I was assistant Business Manager of The Radiator.” Mr. Slater’s present position culminates an impressive list of business successes this Somerville High Alumnus has met with since he graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration in 1913. Some of his more important positions were: Assistant to the General Manager of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad from 1914 through 1925; Vice-President and Treasurer of the New York Shipbuilding Company in 1927; Executive Vice-President of American Export Lines, Inc., from 1935 through 1949; Executive Vice-President of American Export Airlines, Inc., from 1937 through 1945; Regional Director of North and Northwest Africa for the U.S. War Shipping Administration at Algiers in 1942 and 1943; Chairman of the Board of American Over- seas Airlines from 1945 through 1949. In April, 1924, Mr. Slater became Chairman of the Board of New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, a position which he holds to this day. PETER A. BERTOCCI, 27 ‘T cannot think of a teacher that I had at Somerville High whose dedication to the students did not impress me, and continues to impress me, to this day.” These words reflect the appreciation of an alumnus, Peter A. Bertocci, to his alma mater. While at the high school, Mr. Bertocci was a member of Webster and was honored by being chosen to the first group of the Na- tional Honor Society to be inducted at Som- erville High. Mr. Bertocci is now a professor of Philoso- phy at Boston University. He has published articles in psychology, education, ethics, re- ligion, and philosophy, and has contributed to the Encyclopedia of Religion and the Dic- tionary of Psychology. He has also written three books on philosophy. Mr. Bertocci is a member of the American Philosophic Society, Secretary of the Ameri- can Theological Society for five years, Ameri- can Psychological Association, National As- sociation of Biblical Instructors, and Ameri- can Association of University Professors. Mr. Bertocci has spoken widely before young peoples’ groups, collegiate organiza- tions, Parent-Teacher Associations, and other civic and religious groups. Twelve BASEBALL 1— Rocco Rossi, Bob Dolcy, Bob McLucos, John Smith, Ed Horrison, Jim Brennon, Ed Pignone, Bruce Brown, Joe Coforello 2— Mr. Dickcrmon, Don Avilo, John McConn, George Noone, John Lcohy, Ed Vollcry, Fred McGovern, Mel Burt, Don Haddock, Bob Kavgion, Lon Fidolgo, Mr. Donohue. THE SHOUTING’S DONE James J. Mooney, Faculty The tumult and the shouting ends, The flashing spikes are dulled, The score-book’s closed and sealed; The locker-room is quiet, still; The trophies stand in mute retreat, A hush sweeps o’er the field. The steps that shuffled down the years In victory and defeat Will climb the dugout steps no more. The dust clouds at a thousand plates Are incense at his shrine. Farewell! The book records his task well done Though metered not by hit or run But in the way he played. Sleep well! Sleep well! Somerville journeyed to Lowell to open the defense of their state title, but lost in a well played game. The Red and Blue got off to a 2-0 lead in the second inning on a single by George Noone, coupled by two free passes, and a double by pitcher, Bob Kavgian. Lowell came back in the third to even the score with a double walk, and an error. In the fourth inning Lowell went out to a seven to two lead with four walks, a triple, two singles, and a sacrifice. S.H.S. scored its final run in the fifth on George Noone’s terrific triple. The home team had a few more scoring oppor- tunities, but were unable to take advantage of them. The Somerville pitchers, Kavgian and Brennan, gave up nine walks. Jack Mc- Cann made two outstanding defensive plays. George Noone led the offensive attack with two hits in two times at bat. It was the Red and Blue’s first defeat after seventeen straight victories. Final score, Lowell 7, Somerville 3. Rossi AB. 3 H. 0 PO. 1 A. 1 Brown 5 0 0 0 Vallery 3 0 7 1 Noone 2 2 1 0 Avila 4 0 1 1 McGovern 2 0 1 0 Cafarella 0 0 0 0 McCann 3 0 2 2 Barker 4 1 2 0 Kavgian 2 1 0 0 Fidalgo 1 0 0 0 Brennan 0 0 0 2 Totals 29 4 15 8 Thirteen CHELSEA Somerville played its first home game at Dilboy Field on May 4. Before the game the players of both teams lined up bare headed at the foul lines and Larry Fidalgo, the S.H.S. rightfielder played taps in memory of our late coach, “Barney” Curtin. Somerville led three to zero after the sec- ond inning on a walk, two perfectly placed bunts by Dan Avila and Jack McCann, a hit batsman, and a single by Bruce Brown. Chel- sea got two runs in the fourth on two singles and an error. In the fifth inning Ed Vallery hit a two run homer to give the home team a five to two edge. Chelsea came back with two in the sixth on four singles. Somerville got its final run in the seventh inning on two singles. Don Haddock struck out twelve and walked only one. Final score, Somerville 6, Chelsea 4. AB BH PO A Rossi 3 0 3 1 ♦McLucas 0 0 0 0 ♦Burt 1 0 0 0 Vallery 3 2 7 0 Brown 5 2 12 0 Noone 3 0 3 1 Avila 4 0 0 3 Barker 4 2 2 0 McCann 4 1 0 2 Fidalgo 4 2 0 0 Haddock 4 1 0 1 TOTALS: 35 10 27 8 ♦Substitute REVERE Jim Brennan pitched a nifty four hitter as Somerville belted Revere, 7 to 1 for its sec- ond win in three games. Brennan pitched the entire game, striking out nine and walk- ing only four. Lon Fidalgo was the batting star for S.H.S. with a double, a single and three RBI’S. Ed Vallery, our hard hitting first baseman, tripled in two runs for the Red and Blue. The beach city nine opened the scoring in the home half of the first when they scored one run on a single and a double. Somerville evened the count in the second on two hits, a sacrifice and an error. The score remained even until the fifth inning when Somerville came up with two more runs on two walks, a fielder’s choice and Vallery’s triple. Somerville added two more in the eighth on a walk, a double, an error and an infield out. The Centralhillers added an insurance run in the ninth on singles by Danny Avila and Fidalgo, coupled with a free pass to Vallery. AB BH PO A Barker 5 0 0 0 Avila 5 2 0 5 Vallery 4 1 11 0 Noone 4 1 2 0 Fidalgo 4 2 9 0 McCann 4 0 0 1 McGovern 2 0 1 0 ♦Leahy 1 0 1 0 Rossi 2 0 3 2 ♦Cafarella 1 0 0 0 Brennan 3 0 0 0 ♦McLucas 0 0 0 0 ♦Daley 0 0 0 0 TOTALS: 35 6 27 8 ♦Substitute TRACK On May 2, in its first track meet of the spring season, the Red and Blue tracksters of Somerville High bowed stubbornly to a pow- erful Watertown team, 51-43. Jim Blackburn breezed through the 100- yard dash, 10.3, while Bob Carlton placed second in the 220 yard dash. A1 Hamwey and Dave Galligani placed second and third, re- Fourteen spectively, in the 440-yard run, while Fran O’Laughlin put an extra burst of speed to take second place in the mile. Vin Goodridge, up against rough opposition, placed third in the shot put. To retaliate for Watertown’s sweep of the 880-yard run, Somerville’s Don DiBona and Jack Knight tied for first place in the high jump. “Sonny” Goodridge took third place. In the broad jump Jim Black- burn placed second. Johnny O’Brien and “Sonny” Goodridge captured first place in the low hurdles and high hurdles respectively. Somerville High’s relay team composed of Bob Carlton, Johnny O’Brien, Bill “Swifty” Gallant, and Jim Blackburn easily defeated the Watertown relay team. On May 7, Somerville High’s track team competed in the Amherst Relays at Amherst. The high jumping team of “Sonny” Good- ridge, Don Di Bona and Jack Knight, and the mile relay team of Ron Baptiste, A1 Hamwey, George Wheaton, and Jack Knight each cap- tured third place. The 440-yard relay team composed of Bob “Buzz” Carlton, Ed Sulesk y, Johnny O’Brien and Jim Blackburn won their heat but their time was not fast enough to place in the top three. This same relay team represented Somerville High in the 880-yard relay but missed third place by a tenth of a second. “Sonny” Goodridge, Wally Shields, Eli Demetri and Don DiBona com- posed the 480-yard low hurdle shuttle relay team, while Eddie Kelley, Wally Shields and Jerry Cichy competed in the broad jump. On May 10 Somerville High’s track team was edged by Medford 46 1 3 to 44 2 3. “Sonny” Goodridge placed second in the high hurdles, while Johnny O’Brien, Wally Shields, and Eli Demetri captured the first, second and third places, respectively, in the low hurdles. In the mile Fran O’Laughlin seized first place and George Wheaton second place, while A1 Hamwey and Jack Knight placed second and third in the 440-yard run. Ron Baptiste placed third in the 880-yard run and “Sonny” Goodridge and Jack Keddy tied for second place in the high jump. Bob “Buzz” Carlton and Jim Blackburn won the 100 and 200 yard dashes respectively. In the broad jump Johnny O’Brien placed first and Eddie Kelley third. Our relay team of Bob Carlton, Ed Sulesky, Johnny O’Brien, and Jim Blackburn breezed to an easy win over Medford High’s relay team. GIRL’S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Now that the basketball season is complete- ly lost in the past, the girls of the G.A.A. have begun another activity to fill the vacant space in their program. “Batter up” is shouted from all corners as the girls take the field for the softball season. One thing is sure - when the girls do get up, they don’t strike out! The swimming team has also wound up its season. After a successful year of swimming, diving, and fun, the girls are looking forward to the election for next year’s captain and manager. This year’s duet of Ginny Smithers and Grace Markel will be difficult to surpass. However, S.H.S. has quite a few expert swimmers. As for badminton and its tournaments, winners are announced! The singles match is not finished, with Jean Merlino, Elizabeth Zucco, Jean Sharkey and Elena Ciano going into the semi-finals. The double-tournament winners turned out to be Laura Reid, a sen- ior, and Pat Flaherty, a junior. Laura and Pat had stiff competition in the final match when they met Alice Ferracane and Jean Merlino. Both teams played well and are to be commended for their sportsmanship. Bowling is in full swing with Captain Mary Stiles bowling an 83 on April 6th. Janice Menino and Margaret King, with scores of 89 and 90 respectively, were high on April 13 and 27. All members of the bowl- ing team have had their quota of strikes and spares. The G.A.A. has had a successful year and much praise is due to its 1954-1955 officers. Fifteen HAVE YOU MET? Dick Howe ’55 Laura Reid '55 Anyone wandering into the Radiator Room is sure to see a busy, brown-haired, blue- eyed boy working on the yearbook. This is Dick Howe, Editor of the Yearbook. Dick has an outstanding record at Somer- ville High. He has made Credit every quarter this year. He is a member of the Radiator Staff, Student Council, and Senior Prom Committee. Last year Dick was Chairman of the Junior Night Committee. The ideal girl in Dick’s opinion is 5 feet, 4 inches, blue eyed, and blonde. She must possess a dynamic personality and be ath- letically inclined. (We heard that Dick’s al- ready found her.) He enjoys “rock and roll” music, and the singing of his favorite vocalist, Marilyn Monroe. Dick’s hobbies are too numerous to men- tion, but we’ll tell you a few; playing bas- ketball, rooting for the Braves (the poor boy doesn’t realize it’s hopeless), reading Pogo, and playing the trumpet. When asked about his most embarrassing moment, Dick seemed stymied. However, after a few minutes of thinking out loud he admitted it was the time he fell asleep in church. The future is certainly bright for Dick. His present plans are to attend Tufts and ultimately to be a sports cartoonist or sports writer. Knowing Dick as we do, we are sure that success will be his. If you have seen a blonde blue-eyed ener- getic miss along the corridors sporting “trig” books by the yard, you have seen Laura. This ambitious girl, who often makes cred- it, belongs to no less than seven of our school’s activities, namely: Players’ Club, Student Council, Girls’ Athletic Assiciation, Drum Majorettes, Art Club, and Portia. Laura has also been recently elected to the National Honor Society. Her future plans call for attending North- eastern University Engineering School. That will certainly be a difficult program, but knowing Laura, we are sure she will do well. Laura’s present objective is deciding whom to date for the Senior Prom. (All those who desire to be placed on the waiting list should report to Room 251. In most of her classes she and a friend are the only girls. When asked how this situation affected her she replied, “Occasionally the boys pass remarks, but, for the most part, I like it. I get to know the boys better.” Like many of us, her fovorite vocalist is Perry Como, and she especially likes his ren- dition of “Kokomo”. Laura’s favorite record- ing? What else but “Lola”. Laura faces an ambitious future. But we are sure that her pluck and personality will help her a long way toward the fulfillment of her shining goal. Sixteen HAVE YOU MET? DONALD DillONA ’50 Elm, Cimo 'S6 It's a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Don DiBona sailing over the high jump bar. Be- sides running and jumping for the track team, this 5 feet, 8 inch, brown haired junior is a member of the newly formed Key Club. He also participated in the U.N. session held at Harvard and the Juvenile Delinquency forum which the Good Government Group presented. Now hear this! Now hear this! Girls, attention! If you happen to be 5 feet, 2 inch- es, have red hair, green eyes like sports, and have a good sense of humor, you're Don- nie’s dream girl. (Don’t worry, Liz, he’s only kidding). To apply, call at 296 McGrath Highway between 5 and 6 o’clock. (P.S. bring a friend). Caution-his pet peeve is clinging vines. Donnie’s hobby is eating, and his favorite food is Rigatoni Macaroni. The record he thinks is “too much” is “Hey, Senorita” by the Penguins, although his favorite all time record is “Answer Me” by Nat Cole, who is also his favorite singer. In his spare time, Donnie likes to listen to the Sauter-Finigan orchestra. Don says his most embarrassing moment can’t be printed, but, if you want to know what it is, his telephone number is Pr-6-1031. Upon graduating, Donnie plans to go to Yale, with the intention of becoming an author. Donnie says he’s going to become a con- firmed bachelor, but at the rate he’s going we doubt if he’ll make it. Zoom! There she dashes to another activ- ity. “Who is it?”, you ask. Why, Ellie, of course! This pretty, 5 foot 3 inch brunette is a member of the Honor Guard and an active member of G.A.A., participating in basket- ball, swimming, badminton, and softball. Besides being athletically inclined, Ellie is a thrush, singing in the Girls’ Glee Club, the Entertainment Group, and the Girls’ Choir. In addition, she belongs to Portia, the Play- ers Club, and the Radiator. When eating her favorite food, banana splits, Ellie enjoys listening to “When You Wish Upon a Star” by Jiminy Cricket. The songs of Frank Sinitra and Sarah Vaughn really “send” her. Among her hobbies are drawing and look- ing for a job (we hope she finds one.) Her pet peeve, alarm clocks, is a common one, and, in this respect, Ellie has our sympathies. When asked about her most embarrassing moment, she replied that she had had many, a number of which occurred in Chemistry class. (We wonder what she means!) Her ideal boy must be 6 or 7 feet tall with blue eyes and curly hair. He must have a liking for music and athletics besides being intelligent and friendly. Since this girl is artistically inclined, she plans to attend Mass. School of Art. After- wards she intends to teach art either in grammar school or in junior high school. Best of luck to a future Rembrandt, Ellie. Seventeen SENIOR CHATTER Well, Seniors, here we are again with your gossip for the last time. Let’s start with the news from 241. We are still wondering what embarrassed Nancy Piccolo so much during one special, and also, whose little ginger- bread boy was gobbled up by the gluttons of 241. Poor Peter Colozzi is anxiously awaiting the day when his books will be collected while everyone else looks for Dick “Happy Wanderer” Cain. Everyone thinks Rosie “Audrey Hepburn” Miele’s new hairdo is “out of this world.” The real puzzles in our room are: Who is Alice Flaherty’s myster- ious date for the Senior Prom? Who is Phil “the Bill” Keane always talking to while Ed “The Head” Harrison nonchalantly eaves- drops ? When graduation day finally arrives, these fond memories will run through the minds of various 241’ers. Wayne “Smiles” Miles will re-live that fabulous set shot of the Tech Tourney; Goldburn “Space Ship” Goodridge will recall his tremendous sax solo in Talent Night and his high jumping feats; George Wheaton will always remember the happy 6th periods he spent with Miss Piercy; and Gail Perry (voted the quietest girl in 241) will never forget the “peaceful” special periods we had together. There has been an unusual poll taken in 152. It seems that the boys there like short hair on girls, while the girls like crew cuts on boys. 154 wishes to congratulate Paul Howard and his successful basketball team. We are proud to have him as a member of our homeroom. Graduation is nearing and we are all work- ing hard!!! to get that diploma. The follow- ing will give you some idea of what our classmates will be doing in the future: Carole Green, street cleaner; Elaine Dominic, drive- in owner; Mary Figurito, a writer of jazz music; Gilda Fustulo, music theory teacher; William Roderiques, Jordan’s Pushcart Dept; Dolores Cummings, baseball player; William Heafey, “Roger’s Model” (with his cool clothes); Sal Spignese, professional come- dian; James Covino, hairdresser; Betty Malcolm, lady; Pauline Finelli, English teacher; Shirley Fifield, roller skating teacher. The members of 243 want to express their sincere thanks to Miss Ellison, who has just retired, for having been such a grand home- room teacher. She will certainly be missed by both teachers and students. We of 243 would like to congratulate the following: Dick Danner, All-American foot- ball player; Tom McNamara, who runs a three minute mile; Marco Marchi, successor lightMn to Rembrant; and Gordie Howe's greatest rival, Frank White. 144 would like to congratulate Herbert Bourne who was recently elected to National Honor. Now we want to tell you about our cartoon characters: Robert Giordano and Herbert McLaughlin, “Batman and Robin”; Lola Davis and Kenneth Carter, “Maggie and Jiggs”; Elaine Viverious, “Little Audrey”; Theresa and Marie DeLuca, “Betty and Ver- onica”; Francis Clancey, “Archie”; Danny Murphy, “Beetle Baby”; Eddie Vallery, “Superman”; John Jouvelakas, “Dagwood”; Mary Conroy, “Blondie”; Danny Cantanzano “Prince Valiant”; Beverly Bradley, “The sweet Mary Worth”. 145 is very proud of those in the room who are in National Honor, namely: Teresa Fop- piano, Cecelia Keller, Robert Arnopp, Irene Ballotta, Antoinette Romano, and Francis Dean. From 250 come these $60 questions: Who are the lucky boys Carmela Tringale and Susie Lucreziano are always writing to? Whose gold football is Daphne Neal wearing? Why is Louie Farr ah’s desk cover always up? Who is John (Harvey) Locke taking to the prom? What has happened to Loretta Ma- honey’s long hair? If anyone has the answers to these questions, 250 will welcome them. When the pupils of 151 graduate this June, they will leave many noticeable habits be- hind them. We would like to mention a few: Henry Tanner eating lunch in five minutes. Joanne Steele studying hard with Deanna Shaw, Louise Binari, and Mary Devereaux. Mary Maciel knocking everyone down on her way to the gym. Leo Johnson joshing with Ronald Ineson. Jo-Ann Tambuzza trying to beat the 8:30 bell. Anthony Da Costa smiling because he has to leave his classes early for the traffic squad. George Tierney trying to find an excuse for not being present during special. Stefanie Bianchino “studying” out loud with Lois Bennett during special. David Finucane whistling with Edward Farren and George Reister. Pauline Butt talking avidly to Edward Kelley and Jo-Ann Tambuzza. Alfred Macaris making use of his large vocabulary in English class. Cecil Hunt coming to school now and then. John Sullivan blushing with a certain girl during special. Richard Harrington staying after school for Mr. Lanigan 5 days a week. Stephen Silveira sitting on the girls’ desk tops. Eleanor Barrett singing blithely at two o’clock. John Ardizzoni never saying a word. The most popular song in 143, now that Graduation Day is near, is, “Oh Happy Day”. Other favorites are: “Why Don’t You Be- lieve Me (teacher)”, Dickie Rose; “Number Please”, Ann Welch; “Earth Angel”, Mar- garet Oja and Mary Buckley. Our private secretaries are: Helen Kelley, Pat Devlin and Rosalie Drago. “Captains Gallant” - John Hartnett, Roy Mucci, Francie Biggie. “Our Miss Brooks” - Eileen Casserly, Rose Ciano, Jeanette Correia. “Romeo” - Francie Mil- ewski, Donald Sheehan and Richard Ander- son. “Juliet” - Betty Zechelli, Jeanette Tee- bagy, Janet Silva. 244 wishes to congratulate those members from its homeroom who were elected to the National Honor Society. They are Thomas Wilton, Helene Mangan, Lois Howland, Henry Dionne, Roger Plummer, and Elizabeth Maney. We now have ten members of our homeroom on the National Honor Society. The big question in 244 is who turned on the heat? Mr. Durant spent some time look- ing for the person with the itchy switch finger but hasn't found him yet. If anyone knows the answer, please see Mr. Durant after school. 147 wishes the best of luck to Rose Lion- etti, who has just received her hopechest and diamond. Here are 147’s favorite platters: Patri- cia Taylor-2:00 p.m., “Unchained”; Robert Thibedeau - report cards, “Doesn’t Anybody Love Me”; Barbara O’Brien - no homework, “That’s All I Want From You”; Lionell Cas- cio- failure slips, “You Gotta Have Heart'’; Loretta Strangman - 8:29! 2 a.m., “Honest- Ninetccn Jy”; Arthur Price-6th periods,“You’ll Al- ways Be My Lifetime Memory”; Carole Ro- denhizer - Graduation Day,“Play Me Hearts and Flowers”; 147 - Special periods, “Guilty Shadows on the Wall”. Among other notable people, 247 has two socialites: Ruth Keddy and Betty Birkemose, who both had a fling in New York this vaca- tion. We all want to congratulate Dottie Fyfe, who will be a July bride. All those who wish to join the Bored of Education should get in touch with John Falvey. Predicted: That Beverly Fields will event- ually fall through that crack in her chair; That Harvey Brown will take Lorraine Gior- dano to the Senior Prom; that all the mem- bers of 247 will graduate ( we hope). Cornelius Murphy, who has had hard luck selling tickets to the B.A.A. Marathon, won- ders why Bill Gallant changes the subject when Sport Magazine’s editorial is men- tioned. We have two “Honest Johns” in our room. John Falvey and John Crimmings each re- turned a lost dollar. Connie Murphy is trying to steal Joe Cos- tanza’s job as score-keeper for the Red Sox and Celtics. Everything is fine in two-forty-nine. We are keeping a close track of the days left, the last of our Senior year. To give credit where credit is due we would like to congratulate Frances Accorto, Alice Carey, Eileen Geer, Thomas Kelly and Stan- ley Pearlson, who are members of the Na- tional Honor Society. Bob Kilty is still being commended for his great job on the basket- ball team and in the Tech and New England Tourneys. Dick Howe is keeping busy on the Senior Night Committee and the Yearbook. He is certainly doing a great job. Thomas Kelly and Harriet Zango are members of Good Government. Tom is also a member of the Class Day Committee and Student Council. Frances Accoi to is on the Class Day Com- mittee and is a member of the Players’ Club. Valerie Birchall has been selected as chair- lady of Senior Prom Decorations. Now we know where she has been keeping herself. Before we leave S.H.S. and 249 behind, we want to leave Miss Carven a machine which will write absence, tardy and dismissal notes. That’s the end of your Chatter, Seniors. Graduation is almost here (at last), and we’re on the way out (to which the Juniors say, “at last”!) Best of luck to all of you. Until our first reunion: So long! MAXIMUM CREDIT Charles Brophy Dolores F. Nicosia Mary Cahalan Clara C. Patalano Josephine Ciccariello Patricia Ann Risser Beverly Conn Patricia Sample Roberta Grant Grace Steen Isabelle M. Mooradian Louise A. Voishnis CREDIT Frances Accorto Laurence E. Humber Judith Anderson Elinor T. Kana Robert Arnopp Cecelia R. Keller Irene Ballotta Thomas J. Kelly Dorothy Bernicchi Norma E. Libardoni Elizabeth Birkemose Mary F. Maciel Kathleen Blanchard Elizabeth F. Maney Herbert Bourne Carole A. Meadows Lynn Brezinsky Helen E. Murray Carol Busby Carolyn M. Niles Robert Carlton Carol M. Pagurko Jean Carter Stanley Pearlson Eileen Casserly Alan W. Pierce Rosalie Colozzo Ronald C. Pine Eugene Curley Roger A. Plummer Dorothy Day Barbara A. Radochia Henry J. Dionne Robert L. Reidy Teresa A. Foppiano Antoinette M. Romano Thomas C. Fournier John A. Romano Eileen F. Geer Robert M. Rudolph Adrienne Grande Michael P. Santosuosso Carol J. Greenough Elaine Shepherd James D. HatT Mary L. Stiles Carole A. Hanson Evelyn Talmo Paul E. Henderson Marcia Tully Joan D. Hensley Carolyn A. Wade John C. Holmy Carolyn Wallace Richard J. Howe Dorothy West Ix is Howland Albert N. Zengo Twenty With gay thoughts of the Junior Prom and of becoming seniors, we settle down to these last weeks of school with restrained exuber- ance. Room 24 is the scene of many fascinating occurrences. During special period. Herb Gor- don, Bob Bredin and Danny Freitas leave our hectic room to seek peaceful refuge in room 400. However, we still have Rose Maiella, Carole Dunn, and Gina Parese to brighten up the atmosphere. Danny Freitas and Natalie Morrissey gaze thoughtfully at each other while everyone else wonders who Carol Dunn’s latest flame is? Congratulations should be conveyed to room 29. It’s the only room in the building with a full-fledged air force fleet. All recruits are welcome. P.S. Donations of any building materials will be greatly appreciated. (We mean paper, naturally.) In room 32, the favorite songs of the class- mates are as follows: Bob Connolly, “Quiet Man Theme”; Archie Murphy—“Shrimp Boats”; Vin Corcoran, Joe DiCarlo, Les Wal- lace and Larry Kelly—“When the Saints Go Marching In”; and unbelievably Bill Franz’s favorite is “School Days.” From 313 come a few pet peeves which are —Phyllis Picardi, the alarm clock; Ruth Reardon, homework; Carol Matherson, TV commercials; Thelma Matherson, history; and Ruth Ryder, snap-happy gum chewers. 324 is very proud of Jimmy O’Leary who received an “A” in history last quarter. Con- gratulations, Jim, you really deserved it! Unfortunately Marilyn Oxley spoiled her Easter Day by being in an auto accident. We are happy to report that she is completely recovered now. In 324 on report card day, numerous re- marks were heard. A few of them were: Claire Thebedeau, “You do something to Me!”; Carol Titcomb, “Run to the round house, Carol. Dad can’t corner you there.”; Red Middleton, “I’ll Be Home for Christ- mas”; and Doris Thompson, “Teardrops.” In room 332, Betty Brunet, Marie Gado- lini, Pearl Johnson, and Kathleen Hunt were selected to represent our room in the Honor Guard for Graduation. Congratulations should be conveyed to Richard Couture who finally secured his long desired license. Iyline Gottleib and Reba Isenberg have entered the business world and are now gracing the hall of Filene’s. Irene Ileffron received her friendship ring. Con- gratulations, Irene! In 331, a future celebrity will be Ted Haley who has been elected as next year’s president of the Key Club. Now that the chess club has been organized, we sincerely hope someone will start a checkers club for the girls. Looking into Jean Chase’s sparkling dia- mond ring, we see some of today’s classmates of 331 as tomorrow’s citizens. As the grey cloud fades, we see Pat Griffin shelling pea- nuts in a peanut factory, Ronnie Baptiste fixing guitar strings for George Gobel, John Devereaux as official interpreter for Desi Arnaz, and finally, Laura Owen as nurse to a mentally deficient boy in room 24. From 331 comes a very unusual musical review by Irene LoSiuto. Anyone passing by room 325 would hear varied musical selections. Dolly Foley is hum- ming “The Boy Next Door” (really the boy in 110) while Don Vieno Warbles “Strange Lady in Town.” While dreaming of Julius La Rosa, Pat Sheeman sings his recording of “Mobile.” With misty thoughts of the Junior Prom Anita Villa and Carol Walsh murmur the words of “Some Enchanted Evening” as Victor Fersini, wondering whom he should (Turn to page 27) Twenty-one As the last issue appears and the end of the year nears, we find our once-frightened sophomores very anxious to encounter the dangers of their junior year. (They’ll be sorry!) The celebrity in 205 is Josephine Grassia. “Jo” won first prize in the biology division of the Science Fair. Congratulations, “Jo”. In getting their money’s worth from our last issue, the members of 205 decided to find “poor” Mel Burt an ideal girl, and they believe they have her in their midst. It’s up to you now, Mel! Classmates of 205 better watch their steps! Someone in that room has decided to write a book and is on the lookout for a lead- ing character. It may be you! These pupils have decided they like S.H.S., but they don’t like eating the last lunch. Well, soon they 11 be juniors and will be privileged-they’ll eat twenty-five minutes earlier. When it comes to movie stars, Marlon Brando seems to be the favorite of the fe- males in 113. However, the boys aren’t dis- couraged. They say they’ll make Hollywood someday. When? Everyone has heard of a “second child- hood” and John Corcoran of 113 is having his. John has a never-ending supply of lolli- pops with him. (Any free samples?) The “most talkative person in 113” was the title bestowed upon Edward White. We under- stand he has some competition, and we thought that was such a nice quiet room. Now we know! Alice DiFranco, who was re- cently voted the prettiest and best dressed girl in the “quiet room”, has everyone won- dering why she doesn’t grow. They’re not complaining though! The perfect girl in the opinion of the stu- dents of 210 should have the eyes of Judy Varney, the smile of Corrine Smith, the hair of Alda Andra, the figure of Barbara Spin- osa, and personality of Rose Volturno. They also decided that if someone were to take the eyes of Robert Pulla, and add the smile and personality of Paul Donato, plus the hair of John Scozzaro, and the build of Nick Zaharias, he would measure up to the requirements of the ideal boy of 210. As the end of the year is approaching, the latter students would like to thank their bankers, Pat Saye and Pat Roache; their proctor and assistant, Barbara Spinosa and Donna Stavros, and Ginny Steeves, the car- check representatives for doing their jobs so well. Attention, all eligible seniors! (If there are any). 349 has some interesting sopho- mores who are very interested in attending the Senior Prom. Congratulations to Polly Wetmore of 354 who received an award for her Kiwanis Star- let Show poster. Lee Brongo, Dorothea Di- Ciaccio, Polly Wetmore, and Deolinda Meder- ios were chosen to participate in the Class Day exercises as Honor Guards. Four girls in 204 decided to give a hand in decorating the gymnasium for the Senior Prom. We hope that the seniors will appre- ciate the help of Kay Arnopp, Barbara Leary, Irene Reagle, and Jo Hamwey. Pat Vacca of 204 seems to have a serious problem. Pat always has cake or cookies in her lunch before school, but when it comes lunch-time They’re gone. Who is the culprit taking Pat’s dessert? Although they have two years of school ahead of them, the pupils of 204 are looking toward the future. Filberto Solano has been chosen as the “most likely to become an undertaker”; Mary Leo is most likely to appear on a magazine cover; Janice Graves is going to be the first woman president; and Ralph Morgan is going to be Tony Curtis' Twenty-two replacement. 204’s representatives to the Honor Guard are Mary DiLeo, Barbara Dunlea, Patricia Vacca, Barbara Morgan, Lorraine Bartolo, Dotty Ricco, Barbara Hughes, Dotty Ca- brino, and Elaine Longmire. Marion Whitmore of 115 would like to know what it takes to get her name in the Radiator. So this being our last issue as sophs, we just can’t let her down. Honor Guards from 115 are Carol Stewart, Marilyn Tosi, Phyllis Villemaire, and Rosalyn Perrone. Congratulations to Rosalyn Perrone who has been accepted as a member of the Radiator Staff. 352 predicts that Jean Butori and Richard Bennett will be our stars of tomorrow. (Acad- emy Award Winners?) Why is it that Rita Barrett doesn’t need ropes in gym ? Congrat- ulations to Judith Tarentino. Her poster for the Kiwanis Starlet Show was among those chosen as the winners. Also to Ruth Akerly and Ann Sullivan who have been chosen as Honor Guards. 351 is looking for the answers to the fol- lowing questions. Why has there been so much sneezing lately? (Sneez powder, Jo?) Why do all the mathematic geniuses always surround James Bradley’s desk before school? How does Gloria Luciano always manage to have her picture taken with Julie LaRosa ? Billy Zango is real cool! Not only is he a cool crooner, but he has been unanimously voted 351’s coolest cat. We are depending on Ed Pignone to lead our baseball team to vic- tory. Don’t let us down, Eddie. Joyce Papa- zian, Lois McGovern, and Diane Materazzo were chosen for the Honor Guard. 347 is full of celebrities. Richard Johnson and Herbert Weene are members of the “Sun Spots” who are participating in the Starlet Show. Phyllis Stratis and Judy Howard are also taking part in the same show. Lena Ferrone’s personification of a boy: “Wrapped in a Dream.” Who escorted “Pocahontas” to the Junior Prom? (Is he still a captain?) 343 has contributed a musical version of Junior Night. Boy coming to meet girl, “The Thing”; leaving girl’s house, “Crazy Mixed- Up Kid”; Driving to the prom, “Away We Go”; Arriving at the prom, “When the Saints Come Marching In”; Midnight, “Sh-Boom”; Parents begin to worry, “My Baby’s Coming Home”; Driving to a night club, “Money Honey”; Receiving the bill, “Who’s Gonna Pay the Check”; Coming home, “Sixteen”; Leaving girl’s house, “Till Then”; Boy enter- ing his house, “The Bandit”. That’s all for this issue. Next time we meet, we’ll be Juniors! THIRD QUARTER MAXIMUM CREDIT Laura M. Slocomb Judith A. Tarentino Polyann M. Tarutis Marilyn D. Tosi Lucille A. Ventura Carol L. Wright CREDIT Janet Diehl Nanda Gandolfi Nancy Musto Helen Penta Rosalyn Perrone Carol Potterton Paul M. Schaefer Ruth E. Akerley Paul J. Anderson Carol A. Bennett Richard A. Bennett Margaret H. Buckley Jean M. Butori Ronald M. Carvalho Ellen E. Coakley Janice A. Colburn Charlotte K. Coughlin Herbert J. Cunha Robert F. Cunha Dorothy M. DeMita Thomas R. DeSimone Walter Dewar Mary DiChiappari Dorothea J. DiCiaccio Joan E. Dick Anthony DiSarcina Juanita B. Douglass Francis J. Driscoll Catherine J. Duarte Leo J. Ducharme Carole Ann Earley Carol A. Fields Michael Frongillo Paul J. Fuccione Claire E. Gifford Robert F. Giordano Elinor M. Glynn Janice E. Graves Catherine Griffis Joan Higgins Judith Howard James Johnson Judith Johnson Richard Johnson Maureen Joyce Linda Koelln Janet Layte Elaine Longmire Debra Mabel Frank Marciello Phyllis Miceli Barbara Morgan Rita O’Leary Charlotte Pearson Dorothy Riccio Carole Rimkus Carol A. Scolley Gerard C. Shannon Dorothy E. Shubow David R. Squires Carol A. Steward Marjorie I. Swindell Joan R. Tassinari Carol A. Tutela Patricia A. Vacca Camille R. Vozzella Jean M. Vendittis Herbert E. Weene Pauline F. Wetmore Marion C. Whitmore Margaret L. Wylie Patricia A. Zeuli Twentythrce SALUTE TO Edward Vallery . . . “Ed — 5 feet 11 inches — black hair — brown eyes — loves to eat — baseball — football — pro baseball — Track — VVCOP All-Scholastic Football Team. Josephine Ciccariello . . . “Jo — sweet personality — dark hair — always on the go — Radiator and Yearbook staff — National Honor — Maximum Credit — typing wizard — grad- uating with honor. Thomas Kelley . . . “Tom — tall — dark •— handsome — black hair — brown eyes —Student Council — Good Govern- ment — National Honor — Merrimac College. Dorothy Day . . . “Dottie — light brown hair — hazel eyes — Entertainment Group — band — credit — pleasing person- ality — graduating with honor — dental nursing. Stanley Pearlson . . . “Stan — hazel eyes —dark hair — band — plays a “hot trumpet — Maximum Credit — National Honor — graduating with honor — Tufts University. Barbara Radochia . . . Sweet personality — brown hair— crazy blue eyes — music groups — G.A.A. — National Honor graduating with honor — Boston Teachers College. Twenty-four SENIORS Thomas Wilton . . . “Tom” — tall — hazel eyes — crew cut — quiet, but Oh, my! — President of National Honor — first prize A. I. C. Congress — Vice-President of Webster — Radi- ator and Yearbook Staff — Good Government — Tufts Uni- versity. Isabelle Mooradian . . . “Issie” — personality plus — dark hair — brown eyes — laugh a minute — Maximum Credit — Glee Clubs — Secretary of National Honor — graduating with honor — Boston University. Robert Kilty . . . “Kilt” — 6 feet — sandy hair — blue eyes — All Star Team Tech and N. E. Basketball Tourneys— good student — Dentist. Jane Emerson . . . “Janie — blonde — 5 feet 7 inches — active — full of fun — Secretary of G.A.A. — music groups — Radiator and Yearbook Staff — Secretary of National Honor — graduating with honor — Simmons College. Earle Prentiss ... “The Earle of Prentiss”—“Royal Gems”— President of Webster — National Honor — Secretary of Play- ers’ Club — Good Government — light brown crew cut — Na- tional Honor — Harvard. Dorothy Bernicchi . . . dark hair — sparkling brown eyes — full of fun — Senior Night — Cheerleader — swimming — National Honor — Credit — “wedding bells.” Twenty-fiv WHO'S GOING WHERE? (According to the “Grapevine” as of May 6) BENTLEY Robert DeCruz BOSTON CITY HOSPITAL Alice Carey Marcia Tully BOSTON COLLEGE Richard Burns John Caruso John Crimmings BOSTON DISPENSARY Joanne Newman Rosalie Regal BOSTON STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE Lorraine Fitzgerald Elizabeth Maney Phyllis Nolan Barbara Radochia Mary Stiles BOSTON UNIVERSITY Frances Accorto Mary Angelo Marilyn Bertrand Harvey Brown William Cardoso Beverly Conn Isabelle Mooradian Clara Patalano Patricia Sample Stephen Sugarman Richard Ventura BRANDEIS Lynn Brezinsky BRIDGEWATER STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE Henry Dionne Mary Maciel Robert Rudolph BURDETTE COLLEGE Rosalie Drago CHAMBERLAIN JUNIOR COLLEGE Stefanie Bianchino CHANDLER SECRETARIAL Rose Ciano Anna Tavarella CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Eileen Geer COLBY COLLEGE Robert Kilty CORNELL UNIVERSITY Lawrence Weene ENDICOTT JUNIOR COLLEGE Valerie Birchall FRAMINGHAM STATE TEACHERS’ COLLEGE Rita Lynch FISHER JUNIOR COLLEGE Anna Valente FRANK LIN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Leo Magliozzi GORHAM ME., STATE TEACHERS’ COLLEGE Carol Hansen GREEN MT. JUNIOR COLLEGE Lois Bennett HICKOX SECRETARIAL SCHOOL Dorothy Santangelo JACKSON COLLEGE Nancy Lynch Janet Menino Janice Menino KATHERINE GIBBS SECRETARIAL SCHOOL Carolyn Wallace MASS. COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Joseph Sordillo MASS. GEN. HOSP. SCHOOL OF NURSING Kathleen Blanchard Mary Cahalan Harriet Zango MASS. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Charles Brophy Carol Greenough MASS. SCHOOL OF ART John Collins Benjamin Kupferman Marco Marchi MERRIMAC COLLEGE Thomas Kelly MIAMI UNIVERSITY Johanna Cacciolo MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL Frances Adams Patricia Gates MOUNT IDA Barbara Kappel N. E. BAPTIST HOSPITAL Mary Gosbee Ruth Keddy N. E. DEACONESS HOSPITAL Betty Birkemose Marilyn Tobey NORTHEASTERN Eugene Curley Salvatore DeVellis Edward Ducharme Ernest Eramo Robert Ghioni Albert Hamwey Laurence Humber Robert Jamieson Stephen Kourepenis Donald Morrissey Alan Pierce Laura Reid Louis Rigali Elaine Shepherd Michael Tenore Warren Tolman Albert Zengo R. I. SCHOOL OF DESIGN Patricia Taylor ST. LOUIS, MO„ SCHOOL OF OF OPTICAL TECHNICAL Brian Coady SALEM HOSPITAL Barbara Squires SALEM STATE TEACHERS’ COLLEGE Marjorie Barrett Robert Couture Adrienne Grande Roger Plummer SIMMONS COLLEGE Jane Emerson Dorothy West SOMERVILLE HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING Joan Albani Ann Kelly Florence Pitcher Beatrice Scheri SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY Cornelius Murphy Thomas Thibault TRINITY PAWLING PREPARA- TORY SCHOOL Michael Kelley TUFTS UNIVERSITY Robert Carlton Paul Heneghan Richard Howe Stanley Pearlson Robert Sorabella Thomas Wilton UNIVERSITY OF MASS. Judith Anderson Allen Bedrosian Anne Brennan WENTWORTH INSTITUTE John Falvey Edward Kelly Ronald Ineson Leo Johnson Tw«nty-six JUNIOR CHATTER (Continued from page 21) escort to the Junior Prom, lets loose with a few bars of “Who.” In recent elections, 329 elected Mike Gorm- ley and Pat Flaherty, most likely to succeed; Don Di Bona and Lorraine Maxwell, hand- somest boy and girl; Bob Capobiano and Lor- raine Maxwell, best dressed; Albert Cullen, Class Clown (Isn’t there a comedian in the room?); Don DiBona and Elaine Kotell, class flirts. If you happen to see Sgt. Joe Friday wan- dering through the S.H.S. corridors, send him immediately to 329 to answer some very puzzling questions. Heading the list of puz- zlers is: What senior boys want to jump out our window? (Our girls won’t allow it.) What attracts Albie Cullen to room 331? (Could it be a case of spring fever?) Why do Rosalie Rosselli, Marie Viola, and Mary- ann McKay take a different route to Latin? THIRD QUARTER MAXIMUM CREDIT Bombara, Mildred A. Fantasia, Salvatore Flaherty, Patricia Gormley, Michael Kotell, Elaine Manning, Walter Maxwell, Lorraine Parizale, Michelena Silliker, Jane Smith, Donald Spinosa, Civitina Zinck, Diane ; REDIT Alexander, Bruce E. Anderson, Elizabeth A. Anderson, Richard H. Baldi, Isabella A. Bettencourt, Barbara A. Brennan, David W. Bullock, Stephanie B. Byers, Robert A. Cafarelli, Josephine C. Cavagnaro, Louis W. Cohen, Jo Ann L. Corbett, Walda J. Crawford, Gwendolyn D. Daly, Robert E. Demetri, Elia P. Dionne, Nancy Farrar, Charlotte Ferrante, Richard Flynn, Carol Griffin, Patricia Grimstead, Judith Gunning, Sally Harris, Stephen Ililferty, Ann Howard, Margaret Hulen, David Johnson, Paul King, Margaret Latchford, Ellen Lepore, Mary MacDonald, Nancy Machado, Amelia Macos, Angeliki Maiella, Rosemarie McKay, Maryann Middleton, Margaret Noorigian, Marilyn Papagno, Josephine Peabody, Ingrid Peters, Judith Samsuri, Vivian Smith, Arleen Sordillo, Donald Starratt, Helen Thibedeau, Claire Thompson, Doris VanSteenburg, Virginia Vasilakis, John TURNABOUT (Continued from page 8) for school!” Ellen awoke with the realization that her prom disappointment had been only a bad dream. What a relief! She dressed quickly and left for school. That afternoon as Mrs. Corby was talking over the back fence to a neighbor, she saw Ellen and Ed coming down the street. Ellen’s face displayed the biggest smile her mother had seen in weeks. When Ed left, her mother didn’t have to ask any questions because her daughter didn’t give her a chance to speak. She was very excited. Of course Ed had asked her to the prom. Mrs. Corby was equally excited. Both of them smiled at the thought of Ellen not going to the prom. Since tomorrow would be Saturday, they decided to go shopping for Ellen’s gown. She was up early and by eleven-thirty she had Anally decided on a white nylon tulle, since she had planned to wear a pink stole which her aunt had made for her. While Ellen was dressing, a corsage of pink camellias arrived for her. Ed had learned from Mrs. Corby what Ellen was wearing and had asked her advice when he made his choice of Aowers. He arrived early and, as usual, had to wait. Ed had the car and soon they were on their way. Ellen knew that a night of heavenly entertainment awaited her. The main event of this star-studded even- ing was the choosing of the king and queen of the prom. As you have probably guessed by now, Ellen and Ed were chosen. This was an evening Ellen Corby will never forget. Tonight, she was the happiest girl in the world. Twenty-wven Eli Demetri '56 There has been much unfavorable com- ment about the current trend in popular music. Many feel that Rhythm and Blues, or “Rock and Roll” music as it is called, is a factor which leads to juvenile delinquency. As a result, all the Disc Jockeys in Boston have banded together and decided to screen out all records with objectionable or sug- gestive lyrics. Some Dee-Jays have even gone so far as to rule out all Rhythm and Blues on their programs. We feel that all R. and B. records should not be condemned because of a few bad apples, and many Boston Dee Jays (two in particular) seem to agree. Recently there was a rumor that Bill Mar- lowe and Symphony Sid were planning to pool their resources and buy out station WBMS. It was said that they were going to have a program playing R. B. tunes 24 hours a day. On his program Bill Marlowe said there was absolutely no truth to it. The Crewcuts, who haven’t had an original record since “Crazy ’Bout Yo Baby,” have done it again. Every time a Rhythm and Blues tune comes up which has any poten- tiality at all the Crewcuts cover it. Their first copy was “Sh-Boom”, followed by “Oop- Shoop”, “Ko Ko Mo”, and more recently “Don’t be Angry” and “Cha Cha Boom”. The Crewcuts as a vocal group are good. All they need is a little more originality. The best selling record in Boston is “Love Me or Leave Me”, by Sammy Davis Jr., al- though “Bo Diddley”, by Bo Diddley, is the current top tune. The new musical in Boston, “D— Yan- kees”, has produced two songs which look like future hits. They are “Whatever Lola Wants” by Sarah Vaughn and “Heart” by the Four Aces. It looks like Dick Adler and Jerry Ross, who also wrote the musical scores to “Rags and Riches” and the “Pajama Game”, have another hit on their hands. Roy Hamilton, who has quite a following in Somerville, has come up with a beautiful version of “Unchained Melody”. Lex Baxter and A1 Hibbler have also cut records of it, although the Hamilton and Baxter versions seem to be sharing top honors. Bill Hayes, who scored such a great hit with “Davy Crockett,” has made another top tune, “The Berry Tree.” Vernon Boyd, a new Disc Jockey over WVDA, sponsored a contest which was won by Miss Leach, a member of the SHS faculty. As a prize, Miss Leach won Carmel Quinn’s album of Irish songs and Roy Hamilton’s new album. Norm Prescott, a former local D. J. who moved to New York, has returned to WORL with a daily hour long show from 2 to 3 o’clock. In the R. B. field, many new records and artists have come up. Of course “Bo Did- dley”, as mentioned before, is by far the most popular tune. What makes this record popular is its crazy beat. The Moonglows seem to have the toughest luck. Every rec- ord they make is covered by a popular group and becomes a big hit in the pop field. Their first platter was “Sincerely”, which was done by the Maguire Sisters. Their current rec- ord, “Most of All,” has been made popular by the Fontanes. The Penguins have a new record which looks like it may be a two sided hit. The two sides are, “Don’t Do It and “Be Mine or Be a Fool”. Although it is not now as popular as be- fore, we personally feel that “Close Your Eyes” by the Keys is, to coin an expres- sion, from one of the Dee-Jays, “too much”! Twcnty-eigKt JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS-CLASS OF '56 RONALD BAPTISTE President Ronnie Baptiste, president of the Junior class, is a good looking graduate of the West- ern Junior High. Besides being an enthusi- astic member of the Student Council, Ronnie shows his vocal talents when he sings in the Boys’ Glee Club and in the Entertainment Group. Of course, if you know Ronnie, you know his first love-track. His performances have helped to win many meets for Somer- ville High. WALDA CORBETT Secretory In the office of Secretary we find pretty, blue-eyed Walda Corbett. This active cheer- leader is a member of the Radiator Staff, the Good Government Committee, the G.A.A. and the Student Council. Walda is a regular “credit” and “max credit” student. In her spare time she likes handling the duties of President of the Tri-Hi-Y girls’ club and wearing her crazy “burmudas”. 4 PATRICIA FLAHERTY Vice-President This brown-eyed miss, Pat Flaherty, is vice-president of the junior class. Pat is an energetic member of the Student Council, the Glee Club, G.A.A., and Portia Debating Society. She was also the capable Junior Editor of the March issue of the Radiator. Besides these activities, Pat manages to keep on the “max credit” list each quarter. Her hobbies revolve around sports, especially basketball, and music. HERBERT GORDON Treasurer Herb Gordon, graduate of the Western Junior High, tends to the money affairs of his class and does a good job at it, too. When Herb isn’t busy counting pennies, you can be sure to find him at a Student Council or Art Club meeting. Besides these time-consuming activities, Herb finds time to draw for the Radiator. Herb’s favorite outside interest is playing basketball for his church team. Twenty-nine THE FORGOTTEN MAN FROM MUDVILLE Tom Wilton ’55 Seventy years ago baseball was in its in- fancy, and Mike (King) Kelly, the “$10,000 Beauty of Boston , was the idol of many avid fans and amateur players. One of these was George Whitefield D’Vys of 25 Houghton Street, Somerville. D’Vys and his friends played ball in a field called Wyatt Park which is now roughly bordered by Washing- ton, Calvin, Dimick and Wyatt streets, and by the present Lincoln Park which was then a clay pit used by a nearby brickyard. This area was dubbed “Mudville because of the ever-present clay or “mud . Young D’Vys liked to write poetry, espe- cially verse about his favorite sport. On Sunday, August 8, 1886 he wrote one of these “Mudville Baseball Ballads in which the immortal Mike Kelly came to Somerville and played ball with his fans. D’Vys called Kelly, “Casey , in the poem “CASEY AT THE BAT . This ballad is now a distinct American classic. It has made many men wealthy, some famous, and one commit suicide. George D’Vys died twenty years ago with- out national recognition for his poem. Be- cause his father, a sea captain, strongly resented such literary attempts, George asked the editor of the “Sporting Times magazine in New York City to publish the poem anonymously. Ernest Lawrence Thayer reprinted the poem, June 3, 1888, in his column in the San Francisco “Daily Exam- iner . Then the poem slumbered in apparent oblivion until the “Boston Globe reprinted it on May 16, 1897, and naturally, credited Thayer, who in turn accepted the false credit as the poem “caught fire . Just prior to the publication of the poem in the Boston Globe, D’Vys suffered a tragic accident. His father, a man of great strength, beat him unmercifully while under the influ- ence of liquor; he beat him so badly that he was hospitalized for three years. During these three years many men claimed to be the author of “Casey , but the strongest claim- ant was Thayer. During the early fall of 1900, D’Vys began to get about on crutches for daily exercise, and in time became a “newsgatherer . One of the papers he worked for was the “Somer- ville Journal , and while talking to the editor, William Preble Jones (Mr. Jones celebrated his 86th birthday on April 22nd of this year), a Harvard student entered the office and asked Mr. Jones, “Who wrote ‘Casey at the Bat’? The great battle between D’Vys and Thayer was on. D’Vys acquired an affidavit of his author- ship from the New York editor who first published the poem, and submitted this and other proof to a “referee appointed by a well-meaning magazine editor. The referee, with his eye on the almighty dollar, changed or withheld the proof to suit his “decision.” After spending the money, remorse drove the referee to suicide. To this day Mr. Thayer is considered the author. Jack Cooney, a friend of D’Vys, who “died on second in the poem, lived on Cooney Street, near Beacon Street and the Cam- bridge city boundary; Flynn who “let drive a single to the wonderment of all lived on Springfield Street; and “the much despised Blakey lived on Adrian Street. The rest of the players lived near Baldwin street, Cam- bridge. Thayer said that Stockton, California was “the Mudville because it was once nick- named that, and thus gave his claim in- creased strength. A well-known magazine published an interesting story last year which gave the credit to Thayer and Stock- ton, but as the author admitted, much of the story was supposition. There is a book in the Somerville Public Library by D’Vys called “On and Off Shore which hasn’t been in circulation for forty years. This book is a story of New England fishing in which one of the sea captains is D’Vys’ father; the boy in the story is prob- ably a close parallel to the author’s early life. The introductory chapter is about a neigh- borhood ball game, and is written in a style very similar to that of the famous poem. Certainly we should build a monument at Lincoln Park to commemorate the forgotten man from Mudville who wrote America’s immortal baseball classic, “CASEY AT THE BAT . Thirty GRADUATING WITH HONOR Frances Accorto Judith Anderson Irene Ballotta Dorothy Bernicchi Charles Brophy Mary Cahalan Robert Carlton Josephine Ciccariello Rosalie Colozzo Beverly Conn Dorothy Day Henry J. 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Commercial Course HUGH F. McCUSKER B.S. ROBERT A RADOCHIA A.B., A.M. General Course NATHANIEL A. COLBERT Business Manager JOHN J. HOBAN A.B. JOSEPH A. DONAHOE A.B., A.M. EDMUND M. LANIGAN Ph.B., M.Ed. Eight MARY HALL A.8. Social Studies FRANCIS X. ROONEY A.B., A.M. English IRENE C. RITCHIE B.S.Ed., A M Stenography and Typing MARY E. HICKEY Bookkeeping VIOLA M. JACKSON A.B., A.M. French WALTER A. BUCKLEY A.B., M.Ed. Latin GERALDINE FITZGERALD A.8. Mothemalies MRS. AMY I. WEBBER B.S., Ed. Household Arts FRANK MARTIN B.S., Ed.M. MARIE E. KENNEY A.B. Science MARY M, BROWN B.S.Ed., A.M. Clerical Practice Nine dedications JAMES P BARNEY CURTIN TRIBUTE TO MR. CURTIN On April 15, Somerville High School students ob- served o period of silent meditotion to poy tribute to Jomes P. Curtin whose untimely death shocked both the entire school ond the schoolboy sports world. We're hoping for the best, he would soy ot the stort of o boseboll seoson. Barney Curtin wos more than just o boseboll cooch; he was a builder of cham- pions; the Dovey Crockett of schoolboy baseball. Just twelve months ago he had piloted Somerville High School to the state championship. For twelve out of seventeen years he guided his teams into the post-seoson tourneys, winning four Eostern Massachusetts titles, and three state championships. Somerville owes a great deal of its glori- ous boseboll history to Barney Curtin. Perhaps his greatest claim to fame was his friendli- ness. Mr. Curtin olways hod o smile for everyone, and was never too busy to talk baseball with even the most casual observer. MR. HERBERT H. SHALUES A good pottern-moker, a good builder, and a good teacher, Mr. Herbert H. Shel- lies fashioned many things in his three decades of work omong the people of Somer- ville. The book shelves, the knick- knacks, and the doll-houses are but o few of the materiol things. He olso built omong his boys the habits of industry, of core, and of attention to small details. He built among them the keystone of character. MISS MARGUERITE A ELLISON Highlights of Miss Ellison's career were o fine scholastic background, a deep interest in the welfare of her pupils, o willingness to assume responsi bility, true courtesy, and de- votion to ony task under- taken. Tennyson's words aptly de scribe her gracious person- ality — For monners ore not idle, but the fruit of loyal noture ond of noble mind. MISS ALICE AUSTIN A member of the English Department for more than twenty years. Miss Austin, os a teacher, had few su- periors. Conscientiously she prepored for and tought her classes—even the corrections on her English papers were gems of order ond precision. As o person. Miss Austin is essentially o laay en- dowed with oil the attributes of gentleness, kindness, sympathy ond sincerity. Ten Chorles Q. Adorns Alexonder Austin, Jr. Alice M. Austin Mildred A. Ayers Robert J. Barker Joseph E. Beover Ellen L. Bellomy Edward J. Berra Robert F. Buckley Normon J. Burns Earl F. Cohalon Mary E. Conovan John E. Cannon, Jr. Agnes M. Corven John W. Cosey Gertrude W. Choffin Marguerite Connolly Anna E. Connor Mory M. Connor Walter J. Corbett Doris M. Costello James P. Curtin Bernice F. Doley Marie B. Damery Louis G. DeAngelis Charles A. Dickermon Louis W. Diegoli Joseph F. Duront Morguerite A. Ellison Lawrence J. Fitzpatrick Richard H. Fitzpatrick John E. Flynn Thcmos M. Flynn Francis X. Foley Edword G. Giroux Eida C. Govoni Robert E. Hoyes Richard F. Hegorty George F. Hickey, Jr. James J. Hickey Philip L. Holmes Thomas J. D. Horne Helen C. Jackson David W. Jones Mary C. Kacoyanis Patricia F. Keoting Arthur Kelleher Joseph C. Kelley Agatho E. Kelly Kothryn A. Kennedy Natalie B. King Dorothy Wyman Kirk Mrs. Mory Lawless Elizabeth F. Leoch Chorles V. Leslie Kotherine T. Lombard Richard M. Lombord Thomos J. Lynch Olive B. MacPherson Katharyn A. McCann Marguerite P. McConn Jone A. McCarthy Paul L. McCarthy Virginia McCorty Mrs. Kotherine F. McDonnell Mary G. McGonn Robert E. McKelvey Jeon M. McLaughlin Arthur L. McManus James J. Mooney Morgery Moore Bernard R. Moulton Jean Mulloney James J. Murroy Jchn J. Murroy James J. Noonon Mildred A. Nugent Helen O'Brien Thomas F. O'Brien Mary C. O'Keefe Alice M. Patterson Eva M. Piercy Albert 0. Plontingo Paul Protopopos Dorothy T. Rice Helen B. Ryan Catherine M. Scanlon Philip G. Scully Herbert H. Shallies Coroline A. Shea George H. Simmons Hazel L. Smith Mery C. Smith Margaret F. Snell Katherine E. Stock Harold Sullivan Julia F. Sullivon Ruby F. Sutherland Beatrice Sweet Francis X. Thornton Frank X. Veneri Joseph B. Weene Mrs. Noro H. Whittemore Mrs. Mary G. Collohon, Nurse Alice M. Scanlon, Nurse Mabel Kelley, Clerk Georgiana Tripp, Clerk Margaret T. Brennan, Clerk Eleven A small streom leisurely winds its way toward a mighty ocean. Impeding its progress ore innumerable boulders and bends which only the true heart of the bubbling brook can endure. Now the pace accelerates as the eager anticipation of a long-awoited goal mounts; success is foreseen just around the bend. The great moment arrives at lost—the conjunction of river and ocean; yet, the blissful delight expected from the con- quest is lacking. The small streom gurgles sadly as it finds itself being swept from the familiar enclosure of its snug river bed. It is owed, frightened, ond over- whelmed by the vost, unfamiliar depths of a disquieted ocean. Perhaps we, the class of 1955, are not too much unlike this tiny streom os we come to the parting of the way from our deor friends ond the protecting wolls of Somerville High School. We will always cherish our school for we have enjoyed warm friendships and wonder- ful experiences here. To help recall the many pleosont memories of three years upon the hill-top, your Year- book Staff has labored untiringly to present this, vhe 1955 annual. Moy the pages of this book bring a contented smile to your lips, ond, perhaps, even a teor to your eye os PAUL HENEGHAN Business Manager you recall with us the ihrills of a Tech Tourney; the never-to-be-forgotten faces of our classmates; the now rather humorous agonies of that Chemistry or physics clcss; the school spirit of the kids at o football game; our beautiful Senior Prom; and, finally. Graduation Day. Yet we must face reality, and make a transformation. We must put owoy the tools of immaturity and attempt to mend the bruised surfoce of this world. In facing the trials and afflictions of the life which lies before us, perhaps we would do well to keep in mind the proud motto of our Alma Mata, and strive to live by Honor and Progress. Sincerely, Your Editor, RICHARD HOWE Twelve 1— Mary Cahalon, Dorothy West, Jane Emerson, Roberta Grant, Louise Voishnis, Beverly Conn, Carole Meadows. 2— Richard Howe, Rosalie Colozzo, Josephine Ciccariello, Virginia Smithers, Rorcbrt Carlton, Marie Lonero. 3— Paul Heneghan, Earle Prentiss, Thomas Wilton, Robert Rudolph. Within the cramped quorters of the Editorial Room your Yeorbook Stoff has assembled this chronical of the Class of 1955. The united effort, patience, ond co-operotion of the staff reflected the fine leadership of the editor, Dick Howe, ond of the business manager, Poul Heneghon, guided by Miss Olive MacPherson, foculty advisor. Throughout the year, the staff has worked continu- ally on this Yearbook. They have spent long hours, above and beyond the call of duty, racking their broins for new ideos. Despite the mony headaches and sleepless nights, there was fun, laughter, ond companionship that mode the work enjoyable. We must pause now to give credit that is due. First, to our four busy typists, Jo Ciccariello, Rosolie Colozzo, Carole Meadows, and Marie Lonero, who sacrificed mony a weekend to ready copy for the printer; to Beverly Conn, whose sketches have added so much to this book; to Dottie West, who spent long hours working on our Prophecy, and who was always ready with a helping hand; to Mary Caholon, who directed the Class Will, and along with Dottie West tabulated some 44,000 Senior Super votes; to Tom Wilton for potiently pasting the Baby Daze pictures; to Bob Rudolph for assembling Memories ; ond to Louise Voishnis, Earle Prentiss, Jane Emerson, Ginny Smithers, Roberto Grant, ond Bob Corlton, who did excellent writeups. It was the oim of the staff to present the best grad- uating closs in the history of Somerville High School with the best yearbook. Unfortunately, many new ideos had to be discarded because of finances, but neverthe- less the staff feels that they have achieved their pur- pose, and have presented the graduote with an excellent record of his high school days. Thirteen PRESIDENT a ate BARBARA WOODMAN SHS TREASURER JOSEPH DiMODICA VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY JUDITH ANDERSON ROBERT RUDOLPH VALEDICTORIAN BEVERLY CONN Seventeen Senior f rom Dote: May 25 Place: Somerville High School Gym Bond: Bob Bachelder Committee: Dorothy Bernicchi, Eloine Shepherd, Michael Kelley, Mary Gillette, Richard Howe Eighteen Dote: June 3 Ploce: Somerville High School compus Cruise: Boston Harbor Committee: Wolter Mottos, Virginio Smithers, Fronces Accorto, Dorothy Sontongelo, Paul Clevelond, Thomas Kelly Nineteen ? . V hi LI Ljracli tatmcj With, Atonor FRANCES ACCORTO ROBERTA GRANT BARBARA RADOCHIA JUDITH ANDERSON CAROL GREENOUGH LAURA REID IRENE BALLOTTA CAROLE HANSEN PATRICIA RISSER DOROTHY BERNICCHI JOHN HOLMY ANTOINETTE ROMANO CHARLES BROPHY LOIS HOWLAND ROBERT RUDOLPH MARY CAHALAN LAURENCE HUMBER PATRICIA SAMPLE ROBERT CARLTON RUTH KEDDY ELAINE SHEPHERD JOSEPHINE CICCARIELLO CECELIA KELLER GRACE STEEN ROSALIE COLOZZO EDMUND LEBLANC JOANNE STEELE BEVERLY CONN NORMA LIBARDONI MARY STILES DOROTHY DAY MARY MAC 1 EL LOUISE VOISHNIS HENRY DIONNE ISABELLE MOORADIAN CAROLYN WADE JANE EMERSON CLARA PATALANO CAROLYN WALLACE TERESA FOPPIANO STANLEY PEARLSON DOROTHY WEST EILEEN GEER ALAN PIERCE THOMAS WILTON Twenty DID MOST FOR S.H.S. Robert Corlton Beverly Conn MOST POPULAR Paul Howard Ginny Smithers MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Earle Prentiss Beverly Conn TYPICAL S.H.S. PUPIL Mel Burt Nancy Lynch MOST ACTIVE Don Allard Ginny Smithers FRIENDLIEST Joe DiModico Mary Gillette BEST LOOKING Mel Burt Dotty Sontangelo CLASS GAUCH Bruce Brown Corol Greenough MOST TALENTED Herbert Bourne Fronces Accorto BEST ALL-AROUND ATHLETE Don Allard Ginny Smithers CLASS FLIRTS Bruce Brown Jeon Marino MOST STUDIOUS Earle Prentiss Beverly Conn MOST TALKATIVE Bob Rudolph Mory Lou Pacific COOLEST CATS Charlie McNutt Marie Jackowitch MOST MISCHIEVOUS Dickie Rose Jean Marino MOST ANGELIC Paul Howard Mory Cohalon BEST PERSONALITY Paul Howard Barbaro Woodman MOST GULLIBLE Dick Delmont Mory Gillette CLASS ROMEO AND JULIET Bob Johnson Dotty Bernicchi MOST SOPHISTICATED Earle Prentiss Carolyn Wade BEST DRESSED Edword Bradley Celio Elias CLASS CLOWNS Bruce Brown Jean Marino CLASS CROONER SONGBIRD Paul Valiante Susan Lucreziano CLASS MARILYN MONROE CLASS CHARLES ATLAS Ed Vallery Mory Lou Pacific ( lci36 favorites TEACHER Mr. Jones RADIO PROGRAM Bob Clayton MALE VOCALIST Perry Como TOPIC OF CONVERSATION Opposite Sex COLLEGE Boston University FEMALE VOCALIST Patti Poge COURSE Commercial NEWSPAPER Boston Globe ALL-TIME SONG Stardust TV PROGRAM Dragnet BAND Glen Miller Twenty-one Robert Kilty, president of his class ot Southern Junior High, received our class colors on June 6, 1952, ot the Class Doy Exercises of the Somerville High School Class of '52. Speaking in behalf of the Class of 1955, he promised thot our class would uphold the code of Honor and Progress established by a century of graduates before us. • • • In September, 1952 we entered the maze of corridors and rooms known as Somerville High School. After dis- covering that the school held wide open the door of opportunity, we timidly began to explore the possibilities. To our delight we discovered that there were many social activities available for sophomores os well os for upper-clossmen. In November we elected to our Executive Committee Joseph DiModico, Barbara Flynn, Marilyn MacDonald, and Robert Rudolph. Our classmate, James Dervon, won a first prize in the Science Fair. Each edition of the Radiator was enriched by the poetry of Beverly Conn. Bearing the high and mighty title Juniors , we re- turned our sophomore officers to position, and elected a Junior Night Committee of Judy Anderson, Mary Gil- lette, Elaine Shepherd, Nicholas Amobile, and Richard Howe. To represent us in the Student Council we chose Ellen Clork, Borbara Ross, Thomas Kelly, and Albert Zengo. As juniors we really got into the swing of activities. Marie Jackowitch wos elected to the Good Govern- ment Committee. Juniors Michoel Kelley and Paul Cleveland co-cop- tained our vorsity hockey team, while Don Allard and Paul Howard started for the league championship bas- ketball team. Fred Irons and Bob Carlton were outstanding juniors on the track teom. Fred was the state hurdles champion. Carol Moran, Thomas Wilton, Alan Pierce, Robert Corlton, and Earle Prentiss participated in the United Nations Session at Harvard. Ed Vollery and Dan Avila were two juniors storting for our state championship baseball team. Richard Howe edited the school news for the Somer- ville Journal, and was chosen Junior Editor of the Radiator. Twenty four of our classmotes were honored by selec- tion to the National Honor Society in the first drawing. Robert Corlton, Charles Brophy, Alon Pierce, and Robert Ghioni were chosen to represent our school at the 1954 Boys' State held ot the University of Massa- chusetts. The Harvard Book Prize, annually awarded to the outstanding junior boy, wos presented to Robert Carlton. • We began what wos probably the most eventful senior year of any graduating class in the history of Somerville High by being confronted with the School Committee's edicts that there would be no coke or candy sold in our cafeteria, ana that we must remain on the campus during lunch shift. The Portia Debating Society was ordered not to debate this ruling, and the friends of free speech, championed by our clossmote, Thomos Wilton, questioned the censure in the Somerville Journal. The climax wos reached in a forum between School Committeemon Casey and interested students after school during the winter. For our class officers we elected Joe DiModico, presi- dent; Barbara Woodman, vice-president; Judy Anderson, secretory; and Robert Rudolph, treasurer. Representing us in the Student Council were Anne Brennan, Mory Gosbee, Anthony DaCosta, and Thomas Kelly. Our football team played its final game os an orphaned team during our senior year. Co-captains Paul Howard and Mel Burt led the team to the co- championship of the Greater Boston League. Quarter- bock Don Allord wos a unonimous All-Scholastic choice, ond the winner of the Aggonis trophy. The Players' Club staged on excellent performance of the Scholarship Play, Cheaper by the Dozen , with Herbert Bourne, Marjorie Barrett, and Fronces Accorto in storring roles. In the most exciting gome ever ployed in a Tech Tournament, our team downed Quincy in sudden death overtime for the Eastern Massachusetts Basketball Championship. Co-captains Paul Howard ond Don Allord also led us to the Stote Championship by up- setting heovily-favored Hillhouse High in the New England Tournament. Somerville High's Judy Anderson wos chosen Speaker of the House for Student Government Day at the Stote House. Our senior Good Government Committee mem- bers, Thomos Wilton, Judy Anderson, Joseph DiModico, Barbara Woodman, and Marie Jackowitch deserve con- gratulations for a year of great accomplishment. Earle Prentiss won the oratorical contests, while Bev- erly Conn wos oworded the D. A. R. medal. Our memorable Senior Prom was planned very well by Chairman Michael Kelley, Dorothy Bernicchi, Mary Gillette, Elaine Shepherd, and Richord Howe. Our prom wos the beginning of the end, and our last few days hurried rapidly by. Thirty-eight of our clossmotes were inducted into the National Honor Society in the second drawing. The scholostic aptitude of our class con be best illustrated by the fact that over fifty of us graduated with honor. Class Doy come ond went, with its white dresses, beautiful exercises, ond Class Cruise. We owe thanks to the committee of Frances Accorto, Dorothy Santangelo, Virginio Smithers, Paul Cleveland, Thomos Kelly, and Wolter Mottos for their fine work. Before we knew it Salutatorian Robert Ghioni ond Valedictorian Carol Greenough were up on the stage Graduation Night inspiring us to meet the challenge of the world we are about to enter. In passing on our colors of purple and white to the class of 1958, we are confident thot we ore also giving them even higher standards to emulate. JUDY ANDERSON, Closs Secretory Twenty-two Charles Brophy As we leove these fomilior holls, We feel As if lost in on eternol wilderness. And oil our future Stretches Dim—yet inviting. Some of us will go to higher halls; Some, to work; A few will go to war And die. Where once there were wormth ond companionship, There is emptiness. We must desert our island of safety And leap Into the maelstrom of life. Some of us will succeed. And others Foil, or live in obscurity. We hove in our arsenal Weapons To fight the struggle of life. We hove our skills, our knowledge. And our moral strength. We con triumph! Twenty-three ACCORTO, FRANCES 87 2 Boston Street Fronnie. College Birthday: March 16 Future: College National Honor 2, 3; Ptoyers' Club 1, 2, 3, President 3; Closs Day Committee 3; Scholarship Ploy 2, 3; Drama Festival 2, 3; GAA I, 2, 3; Bank Corps I, 2; Gradu- ating with Honor It's nice to be noturol when you're noturolly nice. ADAMS, FRANCES ANNE 217 Ccdor Street Fron. College Birthdoy: September 18 Pet Peeve: Boys who dislike girl drivers Future: Nursing Memory: Senior Homeroom 249 GAA 1; Civil Detense 1, 2, 3; Junior Red Cross 2, 3 That day is lost on which one has not laughed. ADAMSON, COLIN M. 8 Dodge Street Co Co. Gcnerol Birthday: Jonuory 2S Hobby: Girls Pet Peeve: Brownies Future: Air Force Memory: Special period in 141 True to a friend, worthy of many. ALBANESE, JOHN SALVATORE 164 Hudson Street Al. Gencrol Birthdoy: Morch 9 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Intoxicating beverages Future: Northeastern University Memory. Mr. Holmes Band 1, Homeroom Bonk Treasurer 2 Success sholl follow him all his life. ALBANI, JOAN ANN 79 Columbus Avenue Joni. General Birthdoy: November 11 Pet Peeve: Sixth period in Room 149 Future: Nurse Memory: Junior Year Proctor 2, 3; Red Cross 2, 3; Honor Guard 2 The mildest monner ond gentlest heort. ALLARD, DONALD JOHN 86 Porter Street Duck. College Birthdoy: April 21 Pet Peeve: Noisy people Future: College Memory: The Tech Tourney Footboll 1, 2, All-Scholostic 3; Basketball I, 2, Co-coptain 3, League All-Star team and All- New England Tourney Choice 3; Baseball 3; Glee Club 1, 2 An all-around athlete was he. ALLEN, BEVERLY ANN 82 Highland Avenue Bcv. Gcnerol Birthday: August 20 Pet Peeve: Silly boys Future: Nursing Memory: Junior ycar Glee Club 1; Homeroom Bank Treas- urer 2 Silence is a virtue. ALLEN, LAWRENCE F. 18 Sylvia Street Lorry. General Birthday: December 28 Hobby: Cars Pet Peeve: Girls with red hair Future: Service Band 1, 2, 3 Where's your corridor permit? AMABILE, NICHOLAS LEONARD 66 Sycamore Street Pinky. College Birthdoy: June 12 Memory: Entertainment Group Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entertain- ment Group 1, 2, 3; Music Guild, Secretory Boys' Glee Club 3; Graduation Chorus 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 2 Friend of those who have no friends, and enemy of none. ANARGEROS, HELEN SANDRA 22 Thorndike Street Smiley. Commercial Birthday: October 15 Hobby: Sketching Pet Peeve: Skinny boys Future: Telephone operator Look before you leap! ANASTAS, JOSEPH P. 70 Joqucs Street Joey. College Birthday: November 18 Hobby: Basketball Pet Peeve: Pesky Future: Famous engineer Memory: Mr. Beaver Bank Treasurer 2; Civil Defense 2, 3 What fools these mortals be! ANDERSON, JUDITH B. 19 Adams Street Judy. College Birthdoy: November 5 Future: University of Massachusetts Memory: Senior Prom Closs Secretary 3; Music Organiza- tions I, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Junior Night Committee 2; Good Government Committee 3; No- tiono Honor 3; Graduating with Honor Virtue is its own reward. Twenty-four ANDERSON, RICHARD H. 27 College Avenue Dick. General Birthday: September 9 Pet Peeve: Knee socks Future: Policeman Memory: Room 400 Every mon stomps his value on him- self. ANDERSON, ROSALIND JANE 11 Joy Street Linda. Commercial Birthdoy: July 2 Hobby: Bosketball Future: Secretary Memory: The days of coke and candy Portio I, 2; Girls' Glee Club 3; Bas- ketball I, 3; Bodminton 3; Bonk Corps 2; Yoorbook Staff 3; Na- tional Honor 3 Adorned with beouty's grace and virtue's store. ANGELIS, COLLETTE 9 Hudson Street Nicky. Commercial Birthday: March 28 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Conceited people Future: Office work Memory: My senior year A flower, a pearl, on all-round girl ANGELO, MARIO ANDREW 28 Dartmouth Street Moe. College Birthdoy: February 10 Hobby: Stomps and coins Future: Engineer Memory: Junior Prom A little haste, but always gay; that excuses him from mony a fray. ANGELO, MARY ANN 28 Dartmouth Street Mary. College Birthdoy: Jonuory 3 Hobby: Dancing Future: College Memory: The Tech Tourney Glee Club 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2, 3; Election Commission 1, 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Bowling 1, 2; Civil Defense I, 2, 3 Alwoys a smile, always a grin; this makes Mary a girl who'll win. ANTONUZZI, ANTHONY P. 15 Broodwoy Place Tony. College Birthday: July 25 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Foolish people Future: Militory service Memory: 1954 Tech Tourney Civil Defense 2 Although quiet, Tony has o rcody wit and keen judgment. ARDITO, VIRGINIA C. 118 Holland Street Ginny. Commercial Birthday: December 27 Hobby: Drawing Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Business college Memory: Junior Night The greater one's ambition, the greater one's goal in life! ARDIZZONI, JOHN RICHARD 39 Lowell Street Ardi. Commercial Birthdoy: August 20 Future: Service Men of few words ore the best men. ARNOLD, EDWARD HENRY 91 8ailey Road Ed. College Birthdoy: September 16 Hobby: Stomp collecting Future: College Civil Defense 1, 2, 3 In his sepulchre there by the sea. In his tomb by the sounding sea, ARNOPP, ROBERT 13 Spring Hill Terrace Bob. Commercial Birthday: April 14 Pet Peeve: Homework Memory: Senior year National Honor 3 Oh, I guess I'll get by! ASHEY, ELIAS ROBERT 366 Highlond Avenue Louie. Scientific Birthday: December 2 Hobby: Pipes Future: Civil Engineer Memory: Ployers' Club Players' Club 1, 2, Vice-President 3; Key Club 3; Junior Red Cross Council 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Aviation Club 3 To be trusted is o greotcr compli- ment than to be loved. AVILA, DANIEL MARTIN 14 Colvin Street Don. Commercial Birthdoy: January 24 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Buttoned collars Future: Business Memory: Winning the State Baseball Championship in '54 Baseball 1, 2, 3 There's o time and place for everything. Twenty-five BAILEY, ELIZABETH SHELIA 280 Beacon Street Brownie. Commercial Birthday: May 25 Hobby: Reoding Pet Peeve: Silly boys Future: Policewoman Hear much, spook little. BALBONI, BARBARA A. 22 Villogc Street Bobby. Commercial Birthdoy: November 13 Hobby: Sorobello Future: X-Ray technician Pet Peeve: Boys who con't dance Memory: The bosketball gomes Girls' Glee Club 2, 3; Proctor 1; Honor Guord I; Swimming I, 2 Wherever there is noise, she's always there. BALCOM, DAVID BRUCE 361A Highland Avenue Dove. Commercial Birthday: March 20 Hobby: Collecting pocket knives Pet Peeve: Careless pedestrians ond ovcrly-coutious drivers Future: Agriculture Memory: Junior year in room 221 The pen is mightier thon the sword. BALLOTTA, IRENE ROSE 56 Murdock Street Irene. Commercial Birthday: Moy 11 Hobby: Reading Future: Private secretary Memory: Being in the Honor Guard Homeroom Treasurer 2, 3; No- tional Honor 3; Graduating with Honor A good scholor ond a perfect lody. BARATTA, LORETTA BEVERLY 16 Evergreen Square Rctta. College Birthdoy: Moy 6 Pet Peeve: No-Smoking signs Future: Working in a buttonhole foelory Memory: Finkey's Honor Guard 2; Camera C!ub 1; Election Commission 3 What is life for — if not for fun? BARCHEY, JOAN RITA 10 Elmwood Street Jo. Commercial Birthday: August 11 Hobby: Listening to what people say Pet Peeve: Stoncwgll Jackson Future: Airline hostess Memory: Graduation The more you listen the more you know. BARRETT, ELEANOR JOAN 9 Wellington Avenue Ellic. Commercial Birthdoy: June 1 Hobby: Roller skoting Pet Peeve: Tall boys with dark hoir Future: To marry a millionaire Memory: Graduation Day It's very nice to be important, but it's very, very important to be nice. BARRETT, MARJORIE ANN 10 Watson Street Margie. College Birthday: April 1 Hobby: Tennis Future: Teacher Red Cross 1; Honor Guard 1; Bond 2, 3; Players' Club 2, 3; Radiator Reporter 3; Civil Defense 2, 3; Scholarship Ploy 3 Thoughtfulness is the essence of friendship. BARRY, ARTHUR CHARLES 3 Maple Avenue Art. General Birthdoy: August 23 Hobby: Card ploying Future: U. S. Army Memory: After school Although he's quite a studious boy, the closing bell fills him with joy. BEAN, PAUL WILLIAM 45 Houghton Street Tiger. General Birthdoy: September 19 Hobby: Money Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morn- ing Future: Manoger of Sully's Pool Room I'm not lozy, I'm dreaming. BEAULIEU, ALBERT JAMES 3 Hawkins Street Al. General Birthday: September 5 Hobby: Cars Pet Peeve: Police officers Future: French interpreter Memory: Ccfetcria Homeroom Banking Treasurer 3 Give me the joy of the open rood. BEDROSIAN, ALLEN JOHN 2 Franklin Place Sardmor. College Birthdoy: October 20 Hobby: All outdoor sports Pet Peeve: Shaving Future: Agriculture Football I, 2, 3; Track 1. 2, 3; Radi- ator Reporter 3; Radiator Stoff 3 An athlete and a loyal friend. Twenty-six BEECHER, ARTHUR P. 43 Boston Avenue Art. Commercial Birthdoy: June 21 Pet Peeve: 5th Period Future: College Memory: Mr. Hoyes Better late than never. BELCHER, WILLIAM FREDERICK 185 Beacon Street Bill. Commercial Birthday: December 26 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: Girls who wear knee- socks Future: U. S. Morincs Memory: Smoking in Chorlic's store Baseball 1; Traffic Squod 3 Merry and quick with a whimsical twist to his toll talcs. BENNETT, LOIS M. 3 Spring Hill Terrace Lo. Commercial Birthday: February 9 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeves: None! I'm happy!’ Future: Hot rod designer Memory: Senior lunch Merrily, merrily shall I live now. BENNETT, PHILIP GORDON 3 Spring Hill Terrace Phil. General Birthdoy: June 20 Hobby: Hot rods Pet Peeve: Lonesome girls Future: Jet pilot Memory: The Thanksgiving Day Game Traffic Squad 2, 3 If all men were created equal I got gyped. BENT, JESSE EDWARD 49 Trull Street Jess. Commercial Birthdoy: June 3 Pet Peeve: Sixth Periods Future: Marines Memory: The sandwich line in the lunchroom Civil Defense 2, 3 P'eporation is the first line of defense. BERNICCHI, DOROTHY A. 12 Greenwood Terrocc Dottie. Commercial Birthdoy: November 29 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Moody people Memory: Delicious food in the lunchroom Senior Night Committee; GAA 1, 2, 3; Swimming 1, 2, 3; Cheer leader 1, 2, 3; Notional Honor 3; Graduating with Honor Witty, lively, full of fun. BERTOCCHI, CLAIRE MARIE 7 Ibbetson Street Claire. Commercial Birthdoy: April 25 Hobby: Roller skoting Pet Peeve: Boys who join the service Future: Office work. Memory: School dances Voriety is the mother of enjoyment. BERTOCCHI, ROSALIE ELEANOR 86 Elm Street Rosie. Commercial Birthdoy: January 15 Hobby: Accordion Pet Peeve: Lunchroom system Future: Office work Memory: Miss Sullivan Homeroom Bank Treasurer 3 In short measures, life may perfect be. BERTOLACCINI, JEANETTE MARIE 81 Fairfax Street Jinny. Commercial Birthdoy: November 29 Hobby: Horseback riding Pet Peeve: Report cords Future: Airline stewardess Memory: Vocations Camera Club 3; Honor Guord 1, 2, GAA 1; Bowling I A horse, o horse, my kingdom for a horse! BERTRAND, MARILYN A. 48 Belmont Street Bert. College Birthday: April 27 Pet Peeve: Boxing on TV Future: Boston University Memory: The first moth test I passed Bowling 3; GAA o I've taken my fun where I've found it. BETHAGE, ERIC VINCENT 44 Charnwood Rood Kraut. College Birthday: October 16 Hobby: Experimenting Pet Peeve: Grouchy people Future: Rodio ond TV repair shop Anything for a quiet life. BIANCHINO, STEFANIE E. 27 School Street Stef. Commercial 8irthdoy: Morch 28 Hobby: Dancing Future: Jet pilot Memory: Lunchroom Pretty to talk to and witty to talk with. Twenty-seven BIGGIE, FRANCIS THOMAS 2 Olive Square Fron. General Birthday: July 6 Hobby: Sports Future: Service Memory: The gym Hockey 3 Love thy neighbor os thyself BINARI, LOUISE F. 33 Quincy Street Lou. Commercial Birthdoy: December 17 Hobby: Rcoding Pet Peeve: Cigar smoke Future: Airline hostess Memory: My Junior ycor Speak gently; she can hear. BIRCHALL, VALERIE DALE 130 West Adams Street Val. College Birthday: Morch 1 Pet Peeve: Men drivers Future: Interior decorator Memory: Junior year Civil Defense I, 2, 3; Art Club 3; GAA 1; Bowling I; Swimming I; Radiotor Reporter 3 Too low they build who build be- neath the stors. BIRKMOSE, BETTY JANE 16 Elston Street Betsy. College Birthday: August 4 Pet Peeve: Knee socks Future: Registered nurse Memory: Tech Tourney Band 1; Proctor 3 Shy and sweet and pleasant to meet. BISESTI, EMILY F. 79 Fairfax Street Em. Commercial Birthday: October 2 Pet Peeve: Knee socks Future: Business school Comero Club 3 We all live in hope of pleasing someone. BLACKLER, ROBERT G. 83 Lowden Avenue Bob. General Birthday: Jonuary 19 Hobby: Astronomy Pet Peeve: Knee socks Future: U. S. Novy Memory: Sophomore year What hos the world to offer me? BLANCHARD, KATHLEEN I. 2 Elm Court Nonic. College Birthday: December 15 Hobby: Rcoding Pet Peeve: Rhythm and blues music Future: Nursing School Memory: The delicious ? hot lunches Never idle a moment, but thrifty ond thoughtful of others. BOURNE, HERBERT F. 24R Linden Street Herb. Commercial Birthday: November 16 Pet Peeve: Pessimists Future: Airlines Memory: Cheaper by the Dozen 6'onk Corps 2; Proctor 1, 2; Players' Club 2, 3; Scholarship Play 3; Boys' Glee Club 3; Entertain- ment Group 3 Kind words arc the music of the world. BRADLEY. BEVERLY E. 16 Willow Avenue Bev. Commercial Birthday: April 15 Hobby: Art Pet Peeve: Lunchroom buzzer Future: Airline hostess Memory: The lunchroom Time is precious; make the most of it. BRADLEY, G. EDWARD 40 Benton Rood Brad. College Birthday: June 3 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Snobby girls Future: Lawyer Memory: Eraser fights in 245 Proctor 3; Football 1; Baseball 2, Homeroom Bank Treasurer 2 There is no orator who is not a hero BRADLEY, ROBERT P. 66 Hudson Street Bob. College Birthdoy: March 18 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Girls with knee socks Future: College Memory: Junior homeroom 329 Red Cross 1, 2, 3 Eat, drink, and be merry, for to- morrow you moy be in the Army. BRENNAN, ANNE M. 122 Orchord Street Annabellc. College Birthday: December 27 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Anti-social boys Future: University of Massachusetts Memory: Senior Prom. GAA 1, 2, 3; Swimming 1, 2; Honor Guard 2; Girls' Glee Club 2, 3; Student Council 3 I'm no angel. Twenty-eight BRENNICK, NORMAN J. 49 Myrtle Street Norm. General Birthdoy: August 18 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: Work Future: Air Force Memory: Cafeteria Mischief is his motto. BREZINSKY, LYNN E. 37 Bcocon Street College Birthdoy: Jonuory 7 Hobby: Painting Pet Peeve: Knee socks Future: College Memory: Getting into the Players' Club Players Club 1, 2, 3 Character is the diamond that scratches every other stone. BROPHY, CHARLES F. 61 Hudson Street Charlie. College Birthday: July 26 Pot Peeve: Registry men Future: College Memory: When Al Pierce blew up four test tubes of acid. National Honor Society 2, 3; Boys State 2; Graduating with Honor One truth is clcor; whatever is, is right. BROWN, ANN 74 Dane Street Ann. Commercial Birthdoy: June 5 Hobby: Reading Pet Peeve: Silly people Future: Medical secretary Memory: My Senior year Bank Corps 1, 2, 3 Silence never betrays you. BROWN, BEVERLY A. 21 Bow Street Place Bevy. Commercial Birthday: June 15 Hobby: Sports, Pet Peeve: Eating Future: Christian College Memory: 2:00 P.M. Monday through Friday Bonk Treasurer 2; GAA 1 Only one Life 'twill soon be post. Only what's done for Christ will lost. BROWN, BRUCE I. 362 Highlond Avenue Brownie. Gcnerol Birthdoy: March 27 Hobby: Dancing Future: College Memory: Receiving my diploma Baseball 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 3; Proctor 3 He's a member of this year's crew, and o good fellow through and through. BROWN, HARVEY C. 30 Preston Road Horv. College Birthdoy: March 19 Hobby: Collecting old coins Pet Peeve: Dirty money Future: College Memory: The basketball games Boys' Glee Club I He's a gentleman; look of his boots. BRYANOS, JAMES C. 17 Boston Street Jimmie. College Birthday: September 22 Hobby: Guitar Future: College Traffic Sguod 1, 2, Chief 3 The greatest wcolth o man may ac- quire is the wisdom he gains from living. BUCKLEY, JOHN W. 159 North Street 8uck. College Birthday: November 20 Pet Peeve: People opposed to Sen- ator McCorthy Future: Private first closs Memory: My daily effort to beat the 8 30 bell Basketball I, 2 All glory is temporal. BUCKLEY, MARY E. 29 Ames Street Red. Commercial Birthdoy: August 8 Hobby: Photography Pet Peeve: Amorous boys Future: Photogrophcr Memory: Senior Prom 1954 GAA 1, 2, 3; Comoro Club I, 2, 3 Little can be said obout a girl with red hair. BUONOMO, MADELINE C. 36 Madison Street Lee. Commercial Birthday: October 30 Hobby: Figurine pointing Pet Peeve: Swinging doors Future: Stenographer Memory: Senior year plonning Bank Corps 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Bonking Treasurer 3; GAA I, 2; Bowling I, 2; Camera Club 3; Players' Club 3 Merit is greater than fame. BURKE, JOHN C. 32 Gordon Street Jockie. College Birthdoy: October 31 Pet Peeve: Girls named Rose. Future: College Memory: Latin squad Traffic Squad 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Librory Club 1 No man is so wise that he con learn no more. Twenty-nine BURNS, RICHARD M. 266 Beocon Strct Rich. College Birthdoy: July 8 Hobby: Golf Pet Peeve: Physics tests Future: Accountont Memory: Sophomore geometry class Notional Honor Society 2, 3; Elec- tion Commission 1, 2, 3 The boy is father of the man. BURT, MELVIN A. 12 Teele Avenue Mel. Gcncrol Birthday: April 10 Pet Peeve: Medford High Hobby: Sports Memory: Having a winning foot- ball season in our senior year Football 1, 2, Co-captoin 3; Hockey 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3 Popular, athletic, Mel gets into girls' hearts as easily os he gets into the enemy's backfidd. BUSBY, CAROLE A. 94 Conwell Avenue Buzzy. Commercial Birthdoy: July 12 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: Boys who don't shove Future: Airline hostess Memory: Tech Tourneys Comoro Club 1; Honor Guard I Happy os the doy is long. BUTT, PAULINE LEE 32 Spencer Avenue Polly. Commercial Birthday: Jonuary 19 Hobby: Collecting pennies Pet Peeve: Short boys Future: Beautician Memory: Talking to Eddie Kelley during special Glee Club 1; Red Cross 2 A sunny disposition is her treasure. BUTTERWORTH, CATHERINE JANE 31 Walnut Street Bobo. Gencrol Birthday: Morch 10 Pet Peeve: Boys who flirt Future: Nursing Memory: Sophomore year One who will succeed. BYERS, WILLIAM F. 18 Meod Street Bill. General Birthdoy: April 18 Hobby: Hockey Pet Peeve: Knee socks Future: Navy Memory: Junior Prom Proctor 3; Hockey 1 As merry os the doy is long. CAHALAN, MARY ANNE 106o Highland Avenue College Birthday: June 30 Future: Nursing National Honor 2, 3, Vice-President 2; Portia I, Morsholl 2, Vice- President 3; Music 2, 3; Radi otor, Ycorbook Staffs 2, 3; GAA 1, 2; CDO 2, 3; Election Com- mission 1, 2, 3; Graduating with Honor And still the wonder grew that one small heod could carry all she knew. CAHILL, MARILYN ROSE 28 Clcrcmon Street Mai. Commercial BVthdoy: March 28 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: Knee socks Future: Chocolate dipper Memory: Tech Tourney Money is the root of all evil. CAIANI, BARBARA ANN 164 Holland Street Barb. Commercial Birthday: Jonuary 19 Hobby: Dancing Future: Office work Memory: Trips down to Mr. Hoban's Bank Corps 1, 2 Bright and gay like a sunny doy. CAIN, RICHARD DAVID 14 Conwell Street Sugar. College Birthdoy: July 13 Hobby: Sports Future: College Memory: Our Senior football sea- son Football 1, 2, 3; Trock 3 Though he wasn’t very tall, he could really ploy ball. CALLINAN, JOAN FRANCES 157 Highland Avenue Jinx. College Birthday: November 9 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: The cafeteria buzzer Future: Telephone company Memory: Our cofctcria The smile that never comes off. CAMACHO, JOAN HAZEL 11 Auburn Avenue Joanie. College Birthdoy: August 16 Hobby: Drawing Pet Peeve: Boys who wear pompa- dours Future: Airline hostess Memory: My friends Honor Guard 1; Bowling 1; Home- room Bank Treasurer 3 There is so much to learn; and so little time to learn it in. Thirty CAMERANO, BENJAMIN 20 Preston Rood Ben. Commcrciol Birthday: April 6 Hobby: Photography Future: Air Force Boys' Glee Club 3 Patience is o virtue; possess it if you con. CANTALUPA, ANTHONY JOSEPH 39 Vermont Avenue Tony. General Birthday: November 27 Hobby: Basketball Pet Peeve: English Future: Army Memory: Mr. Holmes's lectures You make your own life. CARDOSO, WILLIAM JOSEPH 132 Cedar Street Lefty. College Birthday: September 24 Pet Peeve: Girls who make moun- tains out of mole hills Future: Journalism Memory: Getting an A in con- duct in my sophomore year Two percent theory; ninety-eight percent proof. CAREY, ALICE M. 32 Knowlton Street Al. College Birthday: May 16 Hobby: Boys Pet Peeve: People who never smile Future: Nurse Memory: Special Period GAA 1, 2, 3; Civil Defense 1, 2. 3; National Honor 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3; 8adminton 1, 2, 3 Hove fun; life is too short ! CARIDEO, ANTHONY 78 Pearson Avenue Tony. College Birthday: August 3 Pet Peeve: Talkative people Future: College Memory: Sophomore Year Cheerful, thoughtful, many inter- ests, faithful character. CARLTON, ROBERT E. 24 Pearson Road Buzz. College Birthday: April 23 Future: Tufts Engineering Harvord Book Prize 2; Radiator 1, 2, 3, Editor-in-Chief 3; Year- book Staff 3; Cross Country I, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Civil Defense 2, 3, Vice-President 2. President 3; Webster, Secretory 3; Good Government Activities 2, 3; Na- tional Honor 3; Graduating with Honor Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. CARR, JEAN FRANCES 94 Broadway Candy. Gcncrol Birthday: July 4 Hobby: Stomps Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Future: Rock Hudson's secretary Memory: Mr. Buckley's Physiology Closs Smart, capable, and demure, She'll make o success we ore sure. CARROLL, KEVIN THOMAS 115 Porter Street Kev. General Birthday: May 21 Hobby: Hotrods Pet Peeve: Girls who wcor knee socks Future: Electrical work Traffic Squod 3 To be sociable is a greot asset. CARTER, JEAN AGNES 55 Cameron Avenue College Birthday: February 1 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning Future: Tcoching Girls' Glee Club 2, 3; Junior Choir 2; Girls' Choir 3; Graduation Chorus 2; Entertainment 2, 3 Heart of honor; tongue of truth. CARTER, KENNETH E. 5 Beacon Place Ken. Commercial Birthdoy: September 29 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Anti-social pcop'c Future: Banking Memory: Miss Ayres Boys' Glee Club I, 2, 3; Entertain- ment Group 3; Bonking 1, 2 It's o friendly heart that hos many friends. CARUSO, JOHN A. 24 Granite Street Tony. College Birthdoy: August 1 1 Hobby: Reading Future: Boston College Memory: Basketball gomes Trock 1 The world knows nothing of its geatest men. CASEY JOSEPH P. 37 Stone Avenue Joe. General Birthday: February 13 Hobby: Swimming Pet Peeve: Work Future: College Memory: Drinking fountains with- out water He speaks little, but soys much. Thirty-one CASSERLY, EILEEN VERONICA 33 Pinckney Street Bobs. Commercial Birthdoy: Januory 3 Hobby: Softball Pet Peeve: Knee socks Future: Legal secretory Memory: Junior Prom Camera Club 3 A life with a smile is a life worthwhile. CATANZANC, DANIEL A. 32 Rossmorc Street Danny. Commercial Birthday: May 3 Hobby: Sports Future: Business Memory: Room 144 Red Cross 3 When in doubt, consult. CELLI, ANTHONY JOSEPH 104 Woodstock Street Cclli. General Birthdoy: September 29 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Dumb blondes Future: College Footboll 1, 2, 3 I'll be up when the walls come tumblin'. CELLI, CAROLE HELENE 9 Arnold Avenue Sully. Commercial Birthdoy: December 15 Hobby: Eoting Pet Peeve: Unpegged ponts Future: Secretory SHS Glee Club 1, 2, 3; GAA 1; En tertainment Group 2; Proctor 2; Honor Guard 2 A bundle of |Oy. CESARIO, ROSE ALICE 5 Wilton Street Rose Alice. Commercial Birthday: July 3 Hobby: Eating Pet Peeve: Lunchroom Future: Teocher Memory: The ball gomes Idleness is o holiday of fools. i I •• CHAPRALES, ADRIANNA 18 New Hampshire Avenue Adie. Commercial Birthday: May 18 Pet Peeve: Crowded subwoys Future: Secretarial field Memory: Junior homeroom in 127 Girls' Glee Club 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2, 3; Senior Choir 2, 3 Strange how much you've got to know before you know how little you know. CHISARI, ANDREW CHARLES 6 Columbus Avenue Andy. College Birthdoy: April 28 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Giggling girls Future: Novy Memory: Vacations Footboll 1, 2 Work is for fools and horses, not for me! CHRISTOPHER, CHARLES ANTHONY 6 Wheatland Street Chris. College Birthday: November 17 Pet Peeve: Sophisticated teachers Future: Radio technician The eyes hove one language everywhere. CIANO, ROSE 17 Prospect Hill Avenue Rosie. Commercial Birthdoy: Januory 16 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Boys who don't shove Future: Business school Memory: Junior year in 127 Players' Club 3; Honor Guard 2 Short ond sweet, o pleosure to meet. CICCARIELLO, JOSEPHINE A. 42 Skehan Street Chic. Commercial Birthday: February 28 Hobby: Photogrophy Memory: Radiator Room Bank Corps 1, 2; Homeroom Treas- urer, 1, 2, 3; Radiator Staff 2, 3; Yearbook Stoff 3; Red Cross 2; GAA 1; National Honor 3; Grad- uating with Honor Perseverance performs greoter works than strength. CIMORELLI, ANTHONY STEPHEN 82 Line Street Tony. Commercial Birthday: August 26 Hobby: Sports Future: Commercial Art Memory: 144 and Miss Ayers Art Club 1, Vice-President 2, Presi- dent 3; BOscboll 1; Red Cross 1; Homeroom Treasurer 1 He's gay, wild, carefree, but sincere. CINGARELLI, CESARE A. 52A Medford Street Cig. General Birthday: December 23 Hobby: Pool Pet Peeve: Going to school Future: The Army Memory: Listening to Mr. Holmes's speeches Life is just a bowl of cherries. Thirty-two CLANCEY, FRANCIS CHARLES 93 Temple Street Fran. General Birthday: July 25 Hobby: Drawing Pet Peeve: Girls Future: Novy The deepest rivers flow with the least sound. CLARK, ELLEN ALICE 20 Heath Street Moose. Commercial Birthday: April 13 Hobby: Dancing Memory: A certain senior, class of '54 Student Council 1, 2; Proctor 1, 3; Radiator Reporter I, 2 Well, here we are! CLAYMAN, ROBERTA FAY 34 Magnus Avenue Bobbie. Commercial Birthday: January 5 Hobby: Music Future: Work Memory: Record Hops Swimming 1, 2; Radiator Reporter 3 Live and let live. CLAYTON, RUSSELL J. 24 Durham Street Russ. College 8irthdoy: August 2 Pet Peeve: Algebra Future: The Army Life is no obyss. CLEVELAND, PAUL J. 45 Bromficld Road Generol Birthdoy: June 1 Hobby: Sleeping Future: College Memory: Ploying hockey Closs Doy Committee 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3, Co-captain 2; All Star Team 2, 3 A small man con do big things. COADY, BRIAN JOSEPH 61 Lowell Street General Birthdoy: February 2 Pet Peeve: Prejudiced people Memory: Graduation Trock 1; Bank 2, 3 We all know 8rian's a womon-hoter, but he's bound to fall sooner or lotcr! CODDAIRE, TANYA LOUISE 51 Beacon Street Toddy. Commercial Birthday: May 10 Hobby: Buying clothes Pet Peeve: Winthrop boys Future: Bookkeeper Memory: Getting my diploma A friend in need is o friend indeed. COFFEY, DANIEL JOSEPH 35 Cutter Street Danny. College Birthday: December 18 Hobby: Bothering Leo Pet Peeve: Leo's L.K.O. Memory: The days when my teachers were absent Time waits for no mon! COLLINS, JOHN FRANCIS 12 Cedar Avenue General 8irthdoy: February 26 Hobby: Drawing Pet Peeve: School Future: Grave digger Memory: Doys off Starlet Poster Awards I. 2 Don’t do todoy what con be put off until tomorrow. COLOZZI, PETER 127 Olive Avenue Pete. College Birthdoy: October 31 Hobby: Dancing Future: Service Memory: Mr. Jones's Junior English Closs Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Those who will listen arc those who will glisten. COLOZZO, ROSALIE A. 346 Lowell Street Lee. Commercial Birthday: November 28 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: Our overcrowded lunch- room Future: Secretory Radiator Staff 3; Yearbook Staff 3; Bonk Corps 2, 3; Homcro-'m Treasurer 1, 2, 3; GAA 1; Na- tional Honor 3; Graduating with Honor Do unto others os you would hove them do unto you. CONEENY, FRANCIS EDWARD 145 Hudson Street Fran. General Birthdoy: December 20 Hobby: Money Pet Peeve: Shoving Future: Service Memory: Mr. Holmes He’s olwoys on the run. Thirty-three CONN, BEVERLY JEAN 55 Albion Street Bcv. College Birthdoy: August 13 Future: Boston University Sports, Music 1, 2, 3; Radiator 1, 2, 3; D.A.R. Award 3; Art Club 1, 2; Portio 1, 2, President 3; B'.U. Scholarship ($1000); National Honor 2, 3; Graduating with Honor She is the porogon of character, scholarship, service, and leader- ship. CONNOLLY, ANN ELIZABETH 19A Cross Street Commercial Birthdoy: April 19 Hobby: Reading Pet Peeve: SHS cofeteria Future: Office work Memory: Working in room 108 Shy ond sweet, she's hard to beat! CONROY, MARY T. 105 Hancock Street Toots. Commercial Birthday: July 9 Hobby: Doll collecting Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Future: Boston Mutual Insurance Co. Memory: Special period in 144 Comero Club 2, 3; Proctor 1; Rodi- otor Reporter 3; Girls' Glee Club 3 Music sparkles in her eyes ond her loughter never dies. CONTRADA, MARYANN 9 Murdock Street Commercial Birthday: June 3 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: Everett boys Future: Model Memory: Becoming a senior Girls' Athletic Association 1 If we con't be good little kittens, let's not be bad little cats! CONWAY, JOHN B. 31 Stone Avenue Sock. Gcncrol Birthdoy: April 11 Hobby: Swimming Pet Peeve: Stephen Silvicro Future: Electrical Engineering Memory: My first failure slip Give me o block ond a lever and I will move the world. CORAZZINI, RITA EILEEN 56 Clorendon Avenue Ski Jump. Commercial Birthdoy: November 27 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Men who don't shove Future: Secretarial school Memory: Mr. Jones Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Honor Guard 1, 2; Red Cross 1, Rodi- otor Reporter 3 There's sunshine in her smile and mischief in her eyes. CORREIA, JEANETTE LUCILLE 52 Cherry Street Jon. Commercial Birthdoy: January 8 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: Dickie Rose Future: Secretory Memory: Vocations Camera Club 2; Honor Guard 1 A pretty girl is like a melody. CORVINO, FRANK A. 32 Wyatt Street Commercial Birthdoy: March 23 Future: Auto mechanic Memory: Fighting to get a scot in the lunchroom He is well paid who is well satisfied. COSTA, GEORGE W. 185 Lowell Street College Birthday: December 26 Hobby: Boseball Future: Aviator Memory: Mr. Ryan's gym closs Nice to know, ond known to be nice. COTTAM, ANNETTE MARIE 16 Pitman Street Ann. Gcncrol Birthdoy: April 12 Hobby: Sewing Pet Peeve: Fourth period in room 332 Future: Dressmaker Memory: Senior English Class Of chiffon, lace and moonbeams, she will make a gown so fair! COUGHLIN, JANET M. 4 Morton Street Jon. Commercial Birthday: Moy 12 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: White bucks Future: Telephone operator Memory: Junior year with Miss Con- nolly The home is the school of schools; it is the prime education insti- tution. COUTURE, ROBERT E. 71 Avon Street Bob. College Birthday: July 21 Pet Peeve: Talkative women Future: Civil Engineering Memory: The Scholarship Play Players' Club 1, 3; 8oys' Glee Club 3; Entertainment Group 3; Senior Community Chorus 3; Track 1; Senior Proctor 3; Junior Red Cross 1, 2 Deeds, not words. Thirty-four COVINO. JAMES J. 2-49 Powder House Boulevard Jim. General Efirthday: July 9 Hobby: Barber Pet Peeve: Girls who lie A real dreom come true. COYNE. RICHARD JAMES 2 Canal Lone Dick. General Birthdoy: June 22 Pet Peeve: Sixth periods Future: Service Memory: Junior year in room 25 Boys' Glee Club 1 A good friend hos many admirers. CRAVO, DAVID C. 28 Wotcrhousc Street Dobc. General Birthday: January I Hobby: Photography Future: Machinist Memory: Fifth period with Mr. Jones Curiosity killed the cot; satisfaction brought it back. CREMONE. CATHERINE P. 12 Autumn Street Koy. Commercial Birthdoy: March 21 Hobby: Drawing Pet Peeve: Stubborn people Future: Marriage Memory: The kids Girls' Glee Club 2, 3; Entertainment Group 3; Drum ond Bugle 1, 2 From a little spark may burst a- mighty flame. CRIMMINGS, JOHN FRANCIS 103 Central Street Jack. College Birthday: March 12 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: 8:30 bell Future: College Memory: Concert nights Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entertain- ment Group 2, 3; SHS Chorus 1, 2. 3 The way to be hoppy is to moke others so. CRONAN. RICHARD H. 10 Summit Avenue Dick. College Birthday: July 8 Hobby: Reading Pet Peeve: The foct thot we can't live forever Future: Traveling Memory: Junior French To do what you con do os well os you con is o very good plan for 'most any mon. CUIPON, JOHN C. 18 Lovell Street Jack. College Birthday: January 19 Hobby: Cars Future: College Players' Club 3; Aviation Club 3 As proper o mon os one shall see. CUMMINGS, DOLORES ANN 8 Lee Street Dec. Commercial Birthday: Moy 25 Pet Peeve: Alarm clocks Future: Nurse Memory: The Prom Camera Club 3; Student Council 3; GAA I, 2, 3; Swimming 1, 2. 3 Determination brings results. CURLEY, EUGENE EDWARD 31 Montrose Street Gene. College Birthday: November 23 Hobby: Swimming Bonking 1 Quiet man. CURRIER, JOAN MARIE 29 Claremon Street Joonie. Commercial Birthdoy: February 4 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Tordy boys Future: Junior business school Memory: Sophomore homeroom 106 Honor Guard 1, 2 Friends, she has many; foes, hos she any? DaCOSTA, ANTHONY 57 Springfield Street Tony. General Birthday: October 3 Hobby: Al's Variety Store Future: Marines Memory: Senior yeor Student Council 3; Boys' Glee Club I, 2; Troffic Squad 3 Angels listen when he speaks. DALY, THERESA ADELE 25 Prichard Avenue Terry. Commercial Birthday: September 23 Hobby: Filene's B'oscment Pet Peeve: Getting on the 2 o'clock bus Future: Who knows? Memory: Miss Connolly and Mr. Hoban Comcra Club 1, 2; GAA 2 Remember the fun we hod in high school. Thirty-five DANNER, ANNE L. 68 Whcotlond Street Anno. Commercial Birthday: August 28 Hobby: Johnny Ray's records Pet Peeve: Cheap boys Future: Stenographer Memory: Basketball games Homeroom Bonk Treasurer 3 Quiet and petite. DANNER, RICHARD K. 37 Charnwood Rood Dick. College Birthday: August 30 Hobby: Sports Future: Marriage Memory: Loretta Mahoney Footboll 1, 2, 3 Wotch my dust! DAVIES, DOROTHY A. 102 Grant Street Dotty. Commercial Birthday: January 20 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: People who interrupt other people Future: Secretory Memory: My Junior year A sunny disposition defies all clouds. DAVIS, LOLA KATHLEEN 12 Prospect Hill Avenue Scotty. Commercial Birthday: July 28 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Two-foccd people Future: Service Memory. Junior Year Girls' Glee Club 3; Entertainment Group 3 A friend to many, a smile to all. DAVIS, MARILYN G. 227 Morrison Avenue Commercial Birthday: February 8 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: Bbys who wear suede shoes Future: Office worker Memory: The dances Smile, and the world smiles with you; weep, and you weep alone. DAY, DOROTHY JEAN 39 Meocham Street Dottie. College Birthdoy: Fcbruory 15 Hobby: The Scouts Future: Dental Nurse Memory: Band activities Band 1, 2 3; GAA 1, 2; Swimming 1, 2; Badminton 1, 2; Entertain- ment Group 3; Girls' Choir 3; As- sistant Proctor 3; National Honor 2, 3; Graduating with Honor Loyal ond true as the doy is long. DEAN, FRANCIS ROY 187 Beacon Street Roy. Commercial Birthday: December 2 Pet peeve: Crazy people Future: U. S. Novy Memory: Junior Year Bonk 2; National Honor 3 Where there's a will, there's a way. de BRUYN DONALD FRANKLIN 50 Hudson Street Don. General Birthdoy: Januory 30 Hobby: Fishing Pet Peeve: Literolly-minded teachers Future: Television technician Memory: Art class during sopho- more year Half of him is mischief; the other holf is sincere. Dc CRESCENZO, DEANNA M. 5 Willow Avenue Dolly. Commercial Birthday: Moy 22 Hobby: Doncing Pet Peeve: Bobby Johnson's sense of humor Future: Secretarial school Bank 1, 2, 3; GAA 1; Honor Guard 2 Love makes the world go 'round. DECRUZ, ROBERT CLAUDE 15 Harold Street Bobby. Commercial Birthdoy: Fcbruory 19 Hobby: Stomps Pet Peeve: Silly girls Memory: My girl friends Let me take my cose. DEL GAUDIO EVELYN A. 54 Putnam Street Evie. Commercial Birthday: February 13 Hobby: Doncing Pet Peeve: Short boys Future: Airlines school Memory: Senior homeroom Glee Club 2, 3; GAA 1 Happy and gay all through the day. DELMONT, RICHARD KENNETH 50 Fremont Street Dick. General Birthday: Januory 24 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Silly girls Future: Marines Memory: Getting acquainted Football I, 2, 3 An othlctic body is man's greatest asset. Thirty-six Dc LUCA. MARIE L. 121 Pennsylvania Avenue Commercial Birthday: December 30 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Lunchroom Future: Airline stewardess Memory: Senior homeroom A constant friend is rare and hard to find. Dc LUCA, THERESA A. 121 Pennsylvania Avenue Terry. Commercial Birthday: December 30 Hobby: Doncing Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Office work Memory: Spcciol periods Room 1 -4-1 Sweet and neat; for o friend she's hard to beat. DerMAR DEROSI AN, AARON C. 37 Fairfax Street Heron. College Birthday: December 15 Hobby: Rodio Pet Peeve: Dumb Ion Future: Engineering Memory: Girls A regular fellow there is no doubt. DcVELLIS, SALVATORE V. 46 Garrison Avenue Sol. College 8irthdoy: August 15 Hobby: Mechomcol Drawing Pet Peeve: Talkative girls Future: Electrical engineer Memory: Junior closs Civil Defense 1, 2, 3 Good humor mokes all things tolcroblc. DEVEREAUX, MARY JULIA 15 Sorgont Avenue Dev. Commercial Birthday: September 12 Hobby: Ploying the piono Memory: Sophomore year Girls' Glee Club, 2, 3; Girls' Choir 3; Sophomore Glee Club 1; Junior Choir 2; Entertainment Group 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Swimming 1; Bas- ketball 1; Proctor 2 Personality is priceless. DcVINCENTIS, JOHN J. 22 Honcock Street Devi. College Birthdoy: October 30 Pet Peeve: Girls who talk too much Future: St. John's Prep. Memory: Lcoving room 329 Football 2. 3 The man who blushes is not quite a brute. DEVLIN, PATRICIA F. 14 Tower Street Pot. Commercial Birthday: August 30 Pet Peeve: Buying hats Future: Secretory Memory: Special periods in 143 A true friend, o friend forever. DEWSNAP, EUNICE A. 86 Liberty Avenue Eunie. College Birthday: February 19 Pet Peeve: Short boys Future: Chandler Secretarial School Memory: Tech Tourney Bond 2 Keep your eyes to the sun ond the shodows will foil behind you. Di GIOVANNI, MARIE ANN 87 Grant Street Moe. Commercial Birthdoy: Moy 17 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Smooth talkers Future: Ticket office Memory: Mr. Thornton's English closs A sweet girl who's nice to know. Di MODICA. JOSEPH JOHN 12 Raymond Avenue Joe. Genorol Birthdoy: September 1 Pet Peeve: Hoircuts Memory: You all Sophomore Executive Committee 1; Closs President 2, 3; Student Council 1, Treasurer 2, President 3; Good Government Committee 3. Bosketball 1, 2. 3 Adopt or odopt. DIONNE. HENRY JOSEPH 12 Morgon Street Bob. College Birthday: February 11 Future: Tcochcr Memory: Beating Medford in basketball. Homeroom Treasurer 3; Civil De- fense 1, 2, 3; Notional Honor 3; Graduating with Honor Deep within the individual ore hid- den roots which will grow into o tree bearing hoppiness or misery. Di RUSSO, IRENE LOUISE 65 Centrol Street Renee. Commercial Birthdoy: August 21 Hobby: Accordion Pet Peeve: Men with brains ond ability Future: Stewardess Memory: Waiting for 2 o'clock bell I cannot wostc my time making money. Thirty-seven DOBSON. JOAN MARIE 25 Clyde Street Moo. Commercial Birthday: May 1 Hobby: Writing to Fort Dix Future: Medical secretory Memory: The time I possed a Spanish test GAA 1. 2; Junior Red Cross 1. 2; Radiator Reporter 2 Pretty ond sweet, a treat to meet. DOMINIC, ELAINE MARY 466 Somerville Avenue Dom. Commercial 8irthdoy: Januory 22 Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Future: Office work Memory: Speool period in 154 Bundle of confusion! DONAHUE, HELEN PATRICIA 29 Summit Avenue Pat. Commercial Birthdoy: June 26 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Okie O'Connor Future: Office work Memory: The specials in 154 Rodiotoc Reporter 3; Honor Guard 2 Just a regular all-round girl. DONATO, ANGELA 48 Mansfield Street Angel. Commercial Birthday: October 9 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Boshful boys Future: 8usmess school Memory: Special Period Bonk Corps 1, 2, 3; GAA 1, 2; Bowl- ing 1, 2; Honor Guard I, 2 A quiet little moid is she, A lody she will olwoys be. DONNARUMA, JOSEPH R. 41 Belmont Street Joe. College Birthdoy: Moy 11 Hobby: Hot Rods Future: Business Management Webster 1. 2, Secretary 2; Rodiotor Reporter 1, 2; Homeroom Bonk Treasurer I; Election Commission 3 Come, let us argue together. DONNELLAN, CATHERINE MARY 29a Putnom Street Kay. Commercial Birthdoy: December 11 Hobby: Doncing Pet Peeve: Broggorts Future: Telephone operator Memory: My Senior ycor A smile is a headlight to a pleasant train of thought. DONOVAN, HELEN F. 46 Upland Road Commercial Birthday: Jonuory 21 Hobby: Doncing Pet Peeve: Delayed phone calls Future: Stenographer Memory: Sophomore homeroom 106 Honor Guard 1 To have friends you must be one. DONOVAN, LOIS ANN 17 Centre Street Commercial Birthday: April 25 Hobby: Cord collecting Pet Peeve: Wmthrop boys Future: Love, loughtcr, romance, ond four children Memory: Graduation Day And from the Wilds of Winthrop comes the colls of Fongo! Aiee! DOVIDIO, ROBERT L. 26 Pork Place 8ob. Commercial Birthday: February 18 Pet Peeve: Homework Future: College Memory: After school Proctor 3 He moy seem quiet, but, boy docs he get around! DOVODIO, ROBERT SALVATORE 37 Burnham Street Bobby. College Birthdoy: Jonuory 8 Hobby: Collecting opptes Pet Peeve: Hovmg to button my shirt col lor Future: College Memory: 2:00 Friday A rolling stone gathers no moss. DRAGO, ROSALIE LENA 34 Derby Street Rose. Commercial Birthdoy: August 15 Hobby: Art Pet Peeve: Cotty people Future: Secretary Memory: Sophomore homeroom Art Club 2. 3; GAA I, 2 Sweetness is one of her qualities. DREW, JOHN J. 11 Joqucs Street Jack. General Birthdoy: August 12 Hobby: Reloxmg Future: Work Memory: My lost report cord in my junior year He moy look quiet, but look again! Thirty-t� {)ht DRISCOLL, ELLEN E. 6 Eliot Street Ellie. Commercial Birthday: December 31 Pet Peeve: Conceited athletes Future: Secretory Memory: Specials in Room 154 She looks upon her post with a smile. DUARTE, MARY R. 105 Beacon Street May. Commercial Birthday: March 14 Hobby: Cooking Pet Peeve: Knccsocks Future: Business school Memory: Attending Tech Tourney Gomes Bank Corps 1, 2, 3 Nothing but a bookworm. DUCHARME, EDWARD L. 34 Montrose Street Eddie. College Birthdoy: August 10 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Angoro mittens Future: College Memory: 2:00 P.M. dismissal bell Football 1. 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Track 2 Be silent and safe — silence never betrays you. DUMAS, CLAYTON F. 14 Sortwcll Avenue Commercial Birthdoy: February 22 Pet Peeve: Shocloccs that breok Future: Navy Memory: Eating outdoors for two ycors Up with your chin and out with a grin! DUNN, EDITH MARY 204 Pcorl Street Edie. Commercial Birthdoy: September 23 Hobby: Singing Pet Peeve: Boys Future: Secretary Memory: Senior year Girls' Glee Club 1. 2, 3 Sleep is the best cure for troubles. DUNNE, CORA HELENA 40 Gorhom Street College Birthdoy: July 25 Hobby: Drowing Future: Registered Nurse Memory: Room 243 ond Miss Ellison Quiet manner is indeed a pearl to be treosured. DUNNE, VIRGINIA A. 141 Pearl Street Gmny. Commercial Birthdoy: January 14 Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Officeworkcr Memory: Being in the Honor Guard Bank Corps 1, 2; Honor Guard 1, 2; Bowling 1 As nice os they come. ELIAS, CELIA M. 49 Thurston Street Emma. Commercial Birthday: July 9 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Almost everything Memory: Getting out ot 2 o'clock Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Swimming 1, 2, 3; Drum and Bugle 1, 2, 3; Red Cross I, 2 I will find o way or make one. EMERSON JANE ELIZABETH 41 Bortlctt Street Janie. College Birthdoy: November 21 Future: Simmons College Notional Honor 2, Secretory 3; Radiator, Yearbook Stoffs 2, 3, Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, Secretory 3; Boskctball, Badminton 1, 2, 3; Bonking 1, 2; Graduating with Honor Everyone is the architect of his own fortune. EMERY, EDWARD 16 Mosslond Street Eddie. Commercial Birthdoy: June 3 Hobby: Collecting battles Pet Peeve: Phony girls Future: College Glee Club 3; Bond 1; Proctor 3 The Happy Wanderer. ERAMO, ERNEST 26 Wheatlond Street Sonncy. College Birthday: February 28 Hobby: Accordion Pet Peeve: My Physics notebook Future: Electrical Engineering Memory: Special period Civil Defense 2, 3 First thoughts arc not always the best. FALKENSTROM, WALTER A. 8 Gibbons Street Folkic. College Birthdoy: Moy I Hobby: Homework Memory: Graduation Day Basketball 1, 2 Wbot would we do without basket- ball? Thirty-nine FALVEY, JOHN FRANCIS 88 Bailey Road Slippery. Commercial Birlhdoy: Jonuory 13 Pet Peeve: Bull slingcrs Memory: Graduation Day, of course! Hockey 2, 3; Band 1, 2 Jack of oil trodes. FARR, CHARLES EDWARD 6 Warner Street Chorlcy. General Birthday: July 8 Pet Peeve: Melrose Future: Army Memory: Breaking Mel's ruler Hockey 1; Football 1, 2, 3 Plcosant ond joyous in every woy; let's be thot way for many a doy. FARRAH, LOUIS T. 187 Powder House Boulevard Louie. College Birthday: May 9 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Conceited girls Future. College Memory: Junior English class Always gay, a friend in every way. FARREN, EDWARD PATRICK 81 Puritan Road Big Ed. Retail Birthdoy: August 21 Future: To live o long ond pros- perous life. Memory: Fighting for a chair in the lunchroom A good friend who never offends. FEDELE, RICHARD S. 6 Bigelow Street Richie. Commercial Birthdoy: August 19 Hobby: Smoking without permission Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morn- ing Memory: Wolking into 1 41 Better late thon never. FERMAN, HELEN J. 56 Putnam Street Commercial Birthdoy: July 13 Hobby: Motorcycles , Pet Peeve: Squares Memory: Holidays Be it ever so horrible there's no place worse than school. FERREIRA, ANIBAL 378 Washington Street Sonny. General Birthdoy: April 30 Hobby: Hunting Future: Airline Pilot There's more worth in this lad thon appears on the surface. FIELD, BEVERLY A. 77 Winslow Avenue Bcv. Commercial Birthdoy: May 21 Hobby: Ice-skating Future: Stewardess Memory: Special periods GAA 1; Glee Club 1; Junior Red Cross 3; Proctor 2; Rodiator Re- porter 2 The thing thot matters is that you believe in yourself. FIFIELD, SHIRLEY JANE 186 Morrison Avenue Commercial Birthday: December 1 Hobby: Roller-skating Pet Peeve: Boys with pegged ponts Memory: Tech Tourney, of course! Her woys ore the ways of pleasant- ness. FIGURITO, MARY THERESA 34 Horace Street Terry. Commcrcinal Birthday: February 8 Hobby: Stomp collecting Pet Peeve: Going to school in the snow Future: Office work Memory: Senior homeroom Homeroom Treasurer 1 A winner never quits; a quitter never wins. FINELLI, PAULINE THERESA 15 London Street Polly. Commercial Birthday: April 28 Pet Peeve: Conceited people Future: Office work Memory: Teochcrs Don't fence me in! FINIGAN, ELINOR M. 20 Monmouth Street Ellie. General Birthdoy: June 18 Hobby: Sleeping Pet Peeve: Deceitful people Future: Telephone operator Memory: Sewing in room 45 She has a smile for every friend, and a friend for every smile. Forty FINNELL, LOUISE MARY 10 Melville Rood Lu. Commercial Birthdoy: July 17 Hobby: Skoting Pet Peeve: Shy boys Future: Office work Memory: Groduotion GAA 1 I om not arguing with you—I om telling you! FINUCANE, DAVID JAMES 12 Ashby Rood Buttcrball. Retail Birthday: April 17 Hobby: Records Pet Peeve: Toll girls Future: Doing my best Memory: Fighting to the lunchroom It is quality rother than quantity that motters. FITZGERALD, DAVID C. 46 Madison Avenue David. Commercial Birthdoy: August 9 Hobby: Rcoding Pet Peeve: Fat girls Future: Paratroopers Memory: Long lunch period He deorly loves his ease. FITZGERALD DIANNE L. 36 Fenwick Street Dinty. College Birthdoy. April 5 Future: College Memory: Chemistry in 309 Drum and Bugle Corps 1, 2 Remember your friends and they will never forget you. FITZGERALD, JOAN MARY 56 Wallace Street Fitzic. Commercial Birthday: April 16 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Insincerity Future: Office work Memory: Shee Glee Club 1 Reputation is a jewel. FITZGERALD, LORRAINE F. 34 Chetwynd Road Lorrie. College Birthday: August 15 Future: College Music Organizations 1, 2, 3; Girls' Glee Club Treasurer 3; Junior Choir Treasurer 2; Election Com- mission 3 She's pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with. FITZPATRICK, CLAIRE J. 79 Shore Drive Fitzic. Commercial Birthdoy: March 25 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: People who arc always late Future: Office work Memory: Proms GAA; Drum and Bugle Corps 1, 2, 3; Camera Club 1; Swimming 1 Here is a heart good and sure. FLAHERTY, ALICE JANE 31 Kidder Avenue Sunshine. College Birthday: April 10 Hobby: Collecting miniature horses Future: Secretarial school Memory: Tech Tourney Comera Club 3; Aviotion Club 3 She's sensible, quiet and discreet, with winning ways and monner sweet. FLYNN, BARBARA JEAN 45 Porter Street Bobbie: Commercial Birthday: July 24 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Working Sophomore Executive Committec; Closs Vice-President 2; Banking 1; Cheerlcading I, 2, 3; Student Council I, 2; Swimming 1; GAA 1, 3; Notional Honor 3 Her eyes gleam with laughter. FOPPIANO, THERESA ANN 50 Kent Street Terry. Commercial Birthday: July 13 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Traffic Squad Future: Business school Junior Red Cross I; Bank Corps 1, 2; National Honor 2, 3; Gradu- ating with Honor Silence is more musicol than any Song. FORCINA, RAYMOND B. 135 West Adams Street Ray. Commercial Birthdoy: November 18 Hobby: Trumpet Pet Peeve: Girls who smoke Future: Business Memory: Special period in 141 Bond 1, 2, 3; Bank 1, 2, 3 Music hath chorms to soothe the savoge beast. FORSBERG, HILDEGARD LINDA 121 Hcoth Street Hilde. Commercial Birthdoy: August 26 Hobby: Collecting rhythm ond blues records Future: Marriage Comoro Club 1; Rodiator Reporter 1, 3; Drum ond Bugle Corps 1, 2 Hoppiness is the best blessing life can bestow. Forty-one FOSTER, THOMAS JOHN 12 Henry Avenue Tom. College Birthday: Morch 14 Pet Peeve: Sponish Future: Navy Memory: 2 o'clock bell Sailing, sailing, over the bounding main. FOURNIER, THOMAS C. 134 Ten Hills Road Arch. General Birthday: April 16 Hobby: Boots Pet Peeve: Lunchroom Future: Electrical School Memory: Finkey's Track 1; Bond 1. 2, 3 I dig you the most, Sid. FRANOVICH, JOHN JOSEPH 50 White Street Satan. General Birthday: July 17 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: Conceited girls Future: U. S. Army Memory. Mr. Scully's sophomore ancient history class Footboll I. 2 Upon his lessons don’t rely, but his great charm one can't deny. FRATUS, VIRGINIA LILLIAN 39 Berkeley Street Ginny. Commercial Birthdoy: Moy 8 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Riding on buses Future: Marriage Memory: Special period in room 154 Work hard; plan success. FREITAS, RICHARD E. 28 Forragut Avenue Dick. Generol Birthday: October 5 Pet Peeve: Blue convertibles Future: Success A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. FUSTOLO, GILDA 40 Harrison Street Jill. Commercial Birthday: Morch 30 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Future: Office work Memory: Special period in 154 It is a quiet worker who succeeds. FYFE, DOROTHY LOUISE 5 Cross Street Dotty. Commercial Birthday: December 22 Hobby: T.J.T. Pet Peeve: Unnatural people Future: Marriogc Memory: Glee Club Glee Club 2, 3; Drum and Bugle Corps 1, 2, 3 He who is content con never be ruined. GALLANT. WILLIAM DAVID 10 Loring Street Bill. College Birthday: Jonuary 30 Pet Peeve: Apple polishers Memory. Our senior footboll season Football 2 3; Cross Country 1; Trock 1, 3 A gallant lad is he! GATES, PATRICIA ANN 32 Cloremon Street Pot. College Birthdoy: October 16 Hobby: Driving my boy friend's car Pet Peeve: Sunday drivers Future: Nurses' training school Memory: No school doys Live, love, and lough, especially lough. GAYNE, ROBERT E. 7 Belmont Street Bob. General Birthday: August 21 Pet Peeve: Kncesocks Future: Huntington Prep. Memory: Special period in 343 Homeroom Treasurer 3 Don't judge a book by its cover. GEER. EILEEN FRANCES 108 College Avenue Eileen. College Birthdoy: August 3 Hobby: Swimming Pet Peeve: The rush for lunchroom choirs Future: Nurses' troining National Honor 2, 3; GAA 1; Enter- tainment Group 1, 2, 3; Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Girls' Choir 3; Gradu- ating with Honor Work itself is a pleasure. GESWELL, JANET P. 7 Century Street Commercial Birthday: Roller-skating Pet Peeve: The lunchroom Memory: Senior lunch Watch those eyes, they're dangerous. Forty-two GHIONI, ROBERT JOSEPH 18 Holyoke Rood Bob. Scientific Birthdoy: July 27 Hobby: Rodio Pet Peeve: Trig tests Future: Engineering Memory: Gym periods Notional Honor 2 3; Boys' State 2; Salutotorion Shallow drofts intoxicate the brain. GIALLONGO, ANTHONY P. 1 Mead Street Pot. General Birthdoy: June 19 Hobby: Sports Future: Service Memory: Cofctcria Traffic Squod 1 A smile goes a long way. GILLETTE, MARY ANN 341 Beacon Street Jet. Commercial Birthdoy: Morch 13 Future: Secretary Memory: Bond mojorettes Bond, 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Treasurer I; Bank Corps 1; Junior Night Committee 2; Junior Red Cross 2; Senior Night Committee 3 A winning smile ond o pleasant personality lead the way to success. GIORDANO, LORRAINE LOUISE 294 Lowell Street Lorry. Commercial Birthdoy: September 15 Hobby: Records Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Bonk work Memory: 2 o'clock bell Homeroom Bonk Treasurer 3; Junior Red Cross 2 Hope in action is charity; ond beauty in action is goodness. GIORDANO, ROBERT DOMINIC 5 Belmont Square G. Commercial Birthday: August 13 Hobby: Sleeping Pet Peeve: Symphony Sid Future: U. S. Coast Guard Memory: Waiting for Smitty Here I om. Uncle Sam! GODDARD, DAVID M. 222 Morrison Avenue Dave. College Birthdoy: February 1 Hobby: Sleeping Pet Peeve: Latin Future: College Memory: The doy three of my teachers were obsent Ability wins the esteem of true men. GOFFREDO, NICHOLAS PETER 114R Beacon Street Nick. Generol Birthday: October 17 Hobby: Model airplanes Future: Commercial airline pilot Band 2, 3 It is good to be merry ond wise. GOING, WARREN J. 8 Dartmouth Street Warren. Generol Birthday: March 1 Pet Peeve: Dizzy dames Future: Work Memory: Study periods When my study gets too deep, then I lay me down to sleep. GOODRIDGE, GOLDBURN N„ JR. 48 Cameron Avenue Sonny. College Birthday: May 11 Hobby: Saxophone Pet Peeve: Conceited girls Future: College Memory: Senior Prom Trcck 1, 2, 3; Boys' Glee Club I, 2, 3; Bond I, 2, 3; Music Guild I Character is the diamond that scratches every other stone. GOSBEE, MARY H. 454-A Medford Street Sunny. College Birthdoy: May 6 Hobby: Dromofics Future: Psychiotric cose worker Memory: Ploycrs' Club rehearsals Players' Club 2, 3; Scholarship Ploy 3; B’ank 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3 Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows. GOVE, MARILYNN RUTH 26 Lowden Avenue Toots. Commercial Birthday: March 20 Hobby: Roller skoting Future: Secretary Memory: Vocations Camera Club 3; Honor Guard 1, 2 Grove on o rock, out of the seo, came a cry, Remember me. GRANDE, ADRIENNE MARIE 10 Madison Street Adic. Generol Birthdoy: July 30 Hobby: Swimming Pet Peeve: Boys with red hair Memory: My senior year Ploycrs' Club 3; Generol Chairmon Scholarship Play 3; Library Club 1; Swimming 1; Bowling 2; Home- room Bank Treasurer 1, 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, Notional Honor 3 Let me teach you math! Forty-three GRANT, ROBERTA 10 Sycamore Terrace Bobbie. College Birthdoy: June 8 Hobby: Piono Pet Peeve: Prejudiced people Future: Homemaker Memory: First sight of SHS National Honor 2, 3; Honor Guard I, 2; Radiator Staff 1, 2, 3; Year- book Stoff 3; Graduating with Honor When I stop liking people I'll stop brcofhmg. GRAY, GEORGE JOSEPH 22 Henderson Street George. General Birthday: April 28 Hobby: Mechanical drawing Future: Army Memory: Special period Pleasure and oction moke the hours seem short. GRECO, PATRICIA F. 173 Central Street Pat. Commercial Birthday: January 5 Pet Peeve: Gropevine Future: Business school Memory: Corridors between classes Radiator Reporter 1 She may look quiet, but it's best to look again. GREEN, CAROLE JOAN 13 Houghton Street Coz. Commercial Birthday: January 29 Pet Peeve: Boys Future: Women's Mormc Corps Memory: 2:00 bell Girls' Glee Club 2 Always giddy always gay, she will steal your heart owoy. GREENOUGH, CAROL 385 Highland Avenue Carol. Scientific Birthdoy: December 14 Future: College Portio 1, 2, 3; Civil Defense 2, 3; National Honor 3; Graduating with Honor; Valcdictorion Soy not all you think. GREENWOOD, ROBERT 3 Edgar Terrace Greenie. General Birthday: November 8 Hobby: Baskctboll Pet Peeve: Girls smoking in public Future: Army Memory: Eosy subject Although he usually quiet, once started he is a riot. GRIFFIN, WILLIAM KENNETH 41 Connecticut Avenue Bill. College Birthday: July 28 Pet Peeve: Sixth periods Prone to mischief, and well able to perform it. GUGLIETTA, CHARLES PETER 16 Princeton Street Charlie. General Birthdoy: Morch 10 Hobby: Hunting Pet Peeve: Wiry Don Nelson Future: Service Memory: Lunch period Hail mirth, hong sorrow; live today, ond forget tomorrow. GUGLIETTA, PAUL SALVATORE 7 Allen Street Gug. Genero I Birthday: Morch 22 Hobby: Dancing Future: Boston College Memory: Mr. Holmes Troffic Squad 1; Football 1; Glee Club 1; Radiator Reporter 3 Full of fun and foncy free. HAFF, JAMES DAVID 134 Broadway Jimmy. General Birthdoy: November 7 Hobby: Drawing Pet Peeve: Snobbish girls Future: Social work Memory: Free ice creom during spcciol Art Club 2, Treasurer 3 A very faithful worker he; we're sure his life o success will be. HAGAN JAMES F. 25 Cambrio Street Jim. General Birthday: December 9 Hobby: Sleeping Pet Peeve: 6th period Future: Success I am what I am. HAMWEY, ALBERT E. 30 Forest Street Al. Scientific Birthdoy: June 25 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Stuck-up girls Future: College Memory: Boskctball gomes Track 1. 2, 3 Every cloud has a silver lining. Forty-four HAMWEY, MARY 30 Forest Street Commcrciol Birthdoy: Jonuory 30 Pet Peeve: Teachers who guard the water fountains Future: Private secretary Memory: Sophomore year with Mr. Jones Proctor 2; Radiator Reporter 3; Honor Guard 2; Bank Corps 2 Bright and vivacious, sparkling with joy. HANSEN, CAROLE A. 7 Edgar Terrace College Birthdoy: December 15 Future: Teacher Memory: Lost day of school every year Glee Club 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2, 3; Badminton 2; Librory Assist- ant 2; SHS Glee Club Librorion 2; National Honor 3; Graduating with Honor The opparcl oft proclaims the woman. HARDY, RICHARD EARL 187 Powder House Boulcvord Dick. General Birthdoy: Jonuory 17 Hobby: Girls Pet Peeve: Girls who woor dungoreos Future: Navy Memory: Speciol period in room 29 Track 1 A live wire! HARRIS, BERNADETTE MARIE 98 Elm Street Bcrnie. Commcrciol Birthday: November 2 Hobby: Bowing Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Future: Switchboord operator Memory: Teachers Radiotor Reporter 2, 3; Junior Red Cross 1 Laughing eyes, floshmg smile, cheerfulness all the while. HARRINGTON, ROBERT WILLIAM 620 Mystic Avenue Berry. College Birthday: March 30 Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning Memory: Sophomore ycor The practical pronkstcr. HARRISON, EDWARD J. 35A Meochom Street Horry. College Birthday: May 31 Future: College Memory: Miss Wyman Hockey 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Football 2, 3 A man must not swollow more beliefs thon he con digest. HARRON, WILLIAM J. 11 Hillside Park Bill. Commercial Birthdoy: May 18 Hobby: Sports Future: Navy Memory: Our uncrowded lunchroom Banking 1, 2, 3 His day is filled with glee; he's o spork to oil his compony. HARTNETT, JOHN JOSEPH 27 Concord Avenue Jock. Generol Birthdoy: April 19 Hobby: Pool Pet Peeve: Cofctcna Future: Air Force Memory: Speciol period in room 129 Hear instructions and be wise. HEAFEY, WILLIAM L. 73 Cedar Street Bucky. General Birthdoy: July 14 Pet Peeve: Knccsocks Future: Contractor Memory: Room 154 during special period Homeroom Treasurer 3 I'll find a woy or moke one. HENDERSON. PAUL E. 40 Roymond Avenue Hen. College Birthday: July 29 Pet Peeve: Homework hounds Future: Service Memory. Miss Ayers' room Don't look for trouble; it docs all right on its own. HFNEGHAN, PAUL SIMON 30 Glcnwood Rood College Birthday: July 27 Pet Peeve: Pony tails Memory: My homerooms Radiator 2, 3; Business Manager 3; Ycorbook 3; Notionol Honor 3; Webster 1. 2, 3. CDD I, 2, 3; Student Council 3 Sincerity and natural good humor, plus the will to succeed! HENSLEY, JOAN DOROTHY 119 West Adams Street Joni. Generol 8irthdoy: June 8 Hobby: Blessed Sacromcnt Drill Team Pet Peeve: Chorlic McNutt's closs- room antics Future: Marriage Memory: Christmas vacation A mischievous mind behind that serious pose. Forty-five HIRSHSON, PAUL E. 20 Lexington Avenue College Birthday: November 14 Hobby: Roller skating Pet Peeve: Administration Future: Millionaire Memory: Scholarship Ploy of '53 Ploycrs' Club, 1, 2, 3 Men arc moved by motives. HOLDEN, WILLIAM FRANCIS 49 Cross Street Our. Gcncrol Birthday: November 15 Hobby: Done mg Pet Peeve: Chorlie McNutt Future: Service Memory: The day Mr. Dicgcli kept me after 'til 4:30 All the world loves a lover. HOLLAND, RONALD A. 5 Palmer Avenue Ronnie. Commercial Birthday: November 12 Hobby: 8owling Pet Peeve: Tcochcrs Future: Uncle Sam Memory: Crowded corridors Perseverance is failing nineteen times and succeeding the twentieth. HOLMY, JOHN C. 48 Boy Stote Avenue Scientific Birthdoy: December 13 French Club 1, 2; Trock I; Players' Club 3; Notional Honor 2, 3; President 3; JRC Council I, 2, 3; Aeronautics Club 3; Key Club President 3; Graduating with Honor Experience is the name everyone gives to his mistakes. HOWARD, PAUL R. 53 Putnam Rood Howie. Generol Birthdoy: April 27 Hobby: Collecting bugs Memory: First and last days of school Basketball I, 2; Co-coptoin 3; League M.V.P. oword, All-Tech Tourney Team 3; Football 1, 2, Co-captoin 3; Junior Prom King 2 To the victor belong the spoils. HOWE, RICHARD J. 139 Sycomore Street Dick. College Birthdoy: May 24 Pet Peeve: Dottic West Future: Sports cartooning Memory: The kids and Miss Mac Radiator Junior Editor 2; Editor Yearbook 3; Band 1, 2; Student Council 3; Junior ond Senior Prom Committees; Journol-Prcss Reporter 2 Your success will depend on what you make of yourself. HOWLAND, LOIS 9 Chandler Street Lou. College Birthdoy: April 18 Hobby: Dancing Future: Dancing teacher Memory: Tech Tourney Civil Defense I, 2, 3; Homeroom Treasurer 2, 3; Notionol Honor 3; Graduating with Honor I would make reoson my guide; in- quiry, my companion. HUGHES, FRANCIS B. 70 Ossipec Rood Frank. College Birthday: December 1 Hobby: Golf Pet Peeve: Cafeteria Future: To own on automatic cor wosh Memory: Study periods Take from my life all worry ond care, and put in its ploce a soft orm chair. HUMBER, LAURENCE EDWARD 103 Kidder Avenue Lorry. College B’irthdoy: October 1 Pet Peeve: The senseless lyrics of crozy records Memory: Homeroom period in 350 Players' Club 3; Junior Red Cross Council I, 2, 3; Trock I; Aero- nautics Club 3; Key Club 3; French Club 1, 2, Notional Honor 3; Groduoting with Honor Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. HUTCHINSON, JOSEPH JAMES 38 Vinol Avenue Hutch. Generol 8irthday: December 11 Hobby: Sleeping Pet Peeve: Shoving Memory: The doys we hod off I am wealthy in my friends. INESON, RONALD R. 12 Webster Street Cot. Generol Birthdoy: June 14 Pet Peeve: Kneesocks Future: Army Memory: 2 o'clock bell It seems to me he's very shy, but nevertheless, he'll get by. JACKOWITCH, MARIE 23 Magnus Avenue Snake. Commercial Birthdoy: Moy 11 Hobby: Jazz records Pet Peeve: Squares Future: Court stenographer Memory: Passing courses Glee Club I, 2; Junior Choir 2; Girls' Concert 1, 2; Proctor 1, 2; Good Government Committee 1, 2, 3; Banking 1 She's the coolest kitty in the city. Forty-six JAMIESON, ROBERT M. 66 North Street Jomic. College Birthday: July 11 Hobby: Drafting Future: Engineering Memory: Miss Leach's English c losses Civil Defense 2, 3 Give to the world the best you hove and the best will come back to you. JEAN, ALFRED LOUIS 80 Moreland Street Al. Commercial Birthday: June 6 Hobby: Riding Pet Peeve: Girls Future: Marines Memory: Special Period, Room 145 Radiotor Reporter 3; Proctor I A lion among the ladies. JEWERS, CAROL A. 3 Taunton Street Commercial Birthday: December 23 Pet Peeve: Boys who can't donee Future: Bookkeeper Memory: Sophomore lunch As lovely os a day in spring. JOHANSON, ANNE FRANCES 15 Spring Street Jo Jo. College Birthdoy: December 28 Hobby: Harvard athletes Pet Peeve: People named Kelly Future: Policewoman Memory: Tech Tourney Drum Majorette 1, 2, 3; Junior Choir 2; Entertainment Group 2; Girls' Glee Club, 1, 2 In every deed of mischief she hod a heart to resolve, o head to con- trive, and o hond to execute. JOHNSON, LEO JOSEPH 25 Lourcl Street Generol Birthday: October 23 Hobby: Photography Pet Peeve: Having to stoy in the cafeteria during lunch Memory: The two o'clock bell Trock 1, 2, 3; Cross Country I, 2, 3 Few words, spoken well. JOHNSON, ROBERT JOSEPH 11 Horvord Place Bob. General Birthday: February 29 Hobby: Eating Pet Peeve: Showoffs Future: President of the U. S. Memory: Passing my junior ycor Football I, 2, 3 The world wosn't built in a doy, so why hurry? JONES, HAROLD F. 40 Kidder Avenue Pierre. College 8irthday: November 10 Hobby: Guns Pet Peeve: Tcochers Memory: Getting on A in conduct Trock 1 A good heort is better than all the heads in the world. JORDAN, DOUGLAS PAUL 8 Durham Street Doug. College Birthday: September 30 Pet Peeve: Bermuda shorts Future: Marine Corps Memory: The nights without home work Three ycors is a long time. JOUVELAKAS, JOHN E. 69 Adams Street Greek. General Birthdoy: November 20 Hobby: Horseback riding Pet Peeve: Girls who smoke Future: U. S. Navy Memory: Eating lunch at Finkie's Hockey 1, 2 The first hundred years are the hardest. KALENDERIAN, PATRICIA K. 3 Chester Avenue Patty. Commercial Birthdoy: July 15 Hobby: Watching the Red Sox Pet Peeve: A boy who needs a hair cut Future: Airline hostess Memory: Graduation Doy GAA I; Swimming I; Bowling I ; Honor Guard 1 There is no substitute for intelli- gence, but silence goes o long way. KANA, ELINOR T. 17 Moran Street Ellie. Commercial Birthdoy: June 8 Hobby: Bowling Future: Business school Memory: Junior English in Room 27 Bank Corps 1, 2, 3; Election Com mission 3; Honor Guard 2 Always a kind word to all. KAPPEL, BARBARA JEAN 87 Joques Street Barbie. Commercial Birthdoy: June 25 Hobby: Collecting Pet Peeve: Waiting Future: Stewardess Memory: Tech Tourney Glee Club 1; Drum and Bugle Corps 1; Radiotor Reporter 1; Junior Choir I; Proctor 1; GAA 1 Carefree as the day is long. Forty-seven KEANE, PHILIP ALLAN 24 Bromficld Rood College Birthday: October 25 Hobby: Photography Pet Peeve: French Future: College Memory: Miss Wyman Hockey 2, Co-Coptoin 3; Baseball 2, 3 On the ice he won his fame; He's the hero of the gome. KEDDY, RUTH ELIZABETH 86 Conwcll Avenue Ruthic. College Birthday: July 18 Pet Peeve: Cool kids Future: Nursing Memory: My junior homeroom Glee Club 2, 3; Civil Defense 2, 3; Entertoinment Group 2, 3; Junior Choir 2; Graduating with Honor A silent woman is olwoys better thon o talkotivc one. KELLER, CECELIA R. 5 River Rood Cole. Commercial Birthday: Jonuory 5 Hobby: Doncing Pet Peeve: 8:30 Bell Future: Business School Memory: Special Periods Bank Corps I, 2, 3; Notional Honor 2, 3; Homeroom T reosurer 1 ; Graduotmg w.th Honor. Socioblc ond plcasont, olwoys ready to lough. KELLY, ANNE RITA 64 Porter Street Kell. College Birthday: September 27 Hobby: Harvard boys Pet Peeve: Anne Johanson Future: Nurse Memory: Room 24 Proctor I Where any mischief has begun, she's always there, ond full of fun. KELLEY, EDWARD JAMES 16 Skilton Avenue Eddie. General Birthdoy: April 24 Hobby: Basketball Pet Peeve: Conceited people Future: Architectural drafting Trock 1, 2, Coptoin 3 Intelligence the hope of the world. KELLEY, HELEN LOUISE 9 Berkeley Street Commercial Birthday: July 11 Pet Peeve: Pegged pants Fu'ure: Secretary Memory: Football gomes Bond Majorette 1, 2, 3 A pleasure to know wherever she goes. KELLEY, JOAN HELEN IS Memorial Rood Joanie. Commercial Birthday: Morch 10 Hobby: Doncing Pet Peeve: Boys who con't donee Future: Airline hostess Memory: English in Room 27 She's nice to know and be with. KELLEY, MICHAEL J. 2 Westwood Road Mike. College Birthday: November 7 Pet Peeve: Money Memory: The Proms Hockey 1, 2. 3; Co-Coptom 2, 3; Boys' Glee Club 3; Entertoinment Group 3; Senior Night Committee The magic of the tongue is the most dangerous of all spells. KELLEY, ANNE MARIE 15 Memorial Rood Kell. Commercial Birthday: Moy 5 Hobby: Singing Pet Peeve: Anti-sociol people Future: Office work Memory: Boskctball games Glee Club 2; Entertoinment Group 1; Junior Red Cross 3 As graceful os a cloud on o bright summer day. KELLY, THOMAS J. 87 Whcotland Street Tom. College Birthdoy. April 16 Pet Peeve: People who don't smile Memory: Senior year Student Council 2, 3; Closs Day Committee 3; Proctor 2, 3, Na- tional Honor 3 The doys of our youth ore the days of our glory. KENNISTON, ROBERT EUGENE 67 Lexintgon Avenue Bob. College Birthdoy: August 8 Hobby: Skating Pet Peeve: Selling tickets Future: Civil Service Memory: English with Mr. Berra Players' Club 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Treasurer I; French Club 1; Proc- tor 1 Variety is the spice of life. KENNEDY, EDWARD FRANCIS 10 Pembroke Court Ed. General Birthdoy: June 4 Memory: Passing typewriting He liver, in his own world. Forty-eight KILEY, DANIEL D. 51 Shore Drive Genero I Birthdoy: July 20 Hobby: Doting Future: Moking o million dollars Memory: Mr. Lomgan grobbing me for the eight-thirty bell. I dig this school the most. KILTY, ROBERT E. 89 Lowell Street Kilt. College Birthdoy: Moy 10 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Jive folk Memory: Our crowded gym Boskctball I, 2, 3 When the One Great Scorer comes to write ogoinst your name, he morks not that you won or lost, but how you ployed the game. KOUREPENIS, STEVEN 43 Electric Avenue Birthday: April 23 Hobby: Model oirploncs Pet Peeve: Buttoning my collar Memory: Lost time we beat Medford in football Future: Engineer Notionol Honor Society 2, 3 'Tis education forms the common mind; just os the twig is bent the tree's inclined. KUPFERMAN, BENJAMIN 19 Buckingham Street Ben. General Birthdoy: January 17 Hobby: Girls Pet Peeve: Skinny girls Future: Commercial artist Art Aword, Museum of Fine Arts This bright young mon hos high ideas, so we'll send him off with three big cheers. LoCAPRIA, RICHARD PAUL 28 Fronklin Street Dick. College Birthdoy: September 23 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Pesky Future: Service Memory: Miss Ayres A smile o day goes a long, long woy. LAFFERTY, ANN M. 66 Sydney Street Commercial Birthdoy: Jonuory 31 Pet Peeve: Showoffs Future: Secretary Memory: Second period. Junior year To talk to her is to appreciate her. LaGAMMO, PATRICIA ANN 40A Moreland Street Pot. Retail Birthdoy: March 17 Hobby: Skating Pet Peeve: Climbing the School St. hill Future: Merchandising Memory: English closs in Mr. Thornton's room Her smile is contogious. LANDERS, PATRICIA M. 55 High Street Pat. Commercial Birthdoy: July 29 Pet Peeve: Fred McGovern Memory: All the fun in 321 Future: Airlines Proctor 1; Glee Club 1; GAA 1 Gather ye rosebuds while ye moy. LANE, TERESA LOUISE 70 Done Street Trc. Commercial Birthday: Jonuory 12 Hobby: Sports. Pet Peeve: Boys who wear white bucks Future: Telephone company Memory: English in room 31 Your treasure lies where your heart LAUGHLIN, HELEN ELIZABETH I Homer Square Pooch. Commercial Birthdoy: April 24 Hobby: One certain boy Pet Peeve: Overtime Future: Morrioge Memory: Third period lunch Bond Majorette 1, 2, 3; GAA 1; Bowling 1; Swimming 1 Friendship is the golden chain that never foils. LEAHY, JOHN JOSEPH 27 Belmont Street Curley. General Birthday: October 9 Hobby: Chemistry Pet Peeve: Silly girls Future: College Hockey 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3 Do not put off until tomorrow what can be done todoy. Lc BLANC, EDMUND JOSEPH 18 White Street Place Sonny. Genero I Birthdoy: November 3 Hobby: Hunting Future: To live in Moinc Memory: Mr. Finkelstein's National Honor 2, 3; Key Club 3; Graduating with Honor The less men think, the more they work. Forty-nine LcBLANC, RAYMOND L. 26 Lormg Street Roy. Gonerol Birthdoy: October 30 Hobby: Trying to sovc money Pet Peeve: Fot old ladies who push fer o seot Future: Air Force Tomorrow, tomorrow and tomorrow. LECCESE, VINCENT JOSEPH 181 Tremont Street Vince. Gcncrol Birthday: May 24 Hobby: Pool Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning Memory: Mr. Holmes's lectures Future: Service Life is what you moke it. LEES, CAROLE L. 482 Medford Street Carol. Commercial Birthday: September 19 Hobby: Swimming Pet Peeve: Sorcostic people Future: Secretarial work Memory: Basketball gomes Tomorrow is another day. LEES, ELAINE H. 14 Stickney Avenue Lee. Commercial Birthday: July 18 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Silly boys Future: Office work Memory: Basketball gomes To bcor is to conquer our fate. LEPORE, JOANNE MARY 22 Fountain Avenue Jo. Commercial Birthdoy: September 14 Hobby: Doncing Pet Peeve: Conceited boys. Future: Office work Memory: Tech Tourney gomes A merry heort moketh a cheerful countenance. LIBARDONI, NORMA 10 Granite Street Norma. Commercial Birthdoy: April 27 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Middle names Future: Marriage Memory: Room 221 Bank Corps I, 2, 3; GAA 1, 2; Bowling; Proctor 1; Honor Guard 1, 2 Always busy os o bee. LINCOLN, NANCY ANN 502 Broadway Stinky. Commercial Birthday: June 14 Hobby: Horseback riding Pet Peeve: Exaggeration Future: Model Memory. Brcokfost in the lunch- room A girl who's sweet, one pleasant to meet; quiet and demure, but a friend for sure. LIONETTI, ROSE GERALDINE 112R Ccntrol Street Blondie. Commercial Birthday: June 30 Hobby: Skating Pet Peeve: Working Future: To be Mrs. Charles Robillard Memory, Mr. Flynn's English class Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entertainment Group 3; Junior Red Cross 1, 2, 3 All that glitters is not gold. LOCKE, JOHN A. 18 Powder House Terrace The 3rd. Scientific Birthdoy: April 11 Hobby: Washing Pet Peeve: Low drinking fountains Memory: My 3rd year in Latin I Art Club 2 Throw o lucky man into the seo and he will come up with o fish in his mouth. LONERO, MARIE CATHERINE 32 Willow Avenue Rcc. Commercial Birthdoy: Januory 8 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Crowded lunchroom Future: Dancing teacher Memory: Sophomore Talent Night Homeroom Treasurer I, 2; Radiator Reporter 2; Girls' Glee Club 3; Rodiator Staff 3; Yearbook Staff 3 Trip the light fantostic. LONG, THOMAS F. 9 Holts Avenue Tom. General Birthday: December 11 Hobby: Pool Pet Peeve: Knecsocks Future: Air Force Memory: Special period in room 29 Not as quiet as he seems. LOWRY, MARIE GERTRUDE 35 Pork Street Smiley. Commercial 8irthdoy: September 14 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Unshined shoes Future: Privotc Secretary Memory: Junior English in room 27 Bank Corps 1, 2, 3; Proctor 1, 2 She may be small, but oh, my! Fifty LUCREZIANO, SUSIE MARIE 50 Bortlctt Street Sue. Commcrciol Birthdoy: Jonuory 27 Hobby: Letter writing Future: Singer Memory: Annual talent shows Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, President; Entertainment Group 1, 2, 3; Graduation Chorus 1, 2, 3 A smile will win the greatest victory. LUPI, LORETTA ANGELA 52A Porfridgc Avenue Chouncy. Commercial Birthdoy: Jonuary 5 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Smart girls Future: Waves Memory: Lunchroom To thine own self be true LYDON, MARY PATRICIA 33 Chctwynd Road Commcrciol Birthday: April 7 Hobby: Harmonica Pet Peeve: Talkative people Future: Housewife Memory: Junior homeroom Library Assistant 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3 Softly speak and sweetly smile. LYNCH, NANCY JANE 21 Forster Street Nancic. College Birthdoy: August 8 Hobby: Knitting Argylc socks Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morn- ing Memory: Circus in 245 GAA 1, 2, 3; Swimming 2, 3; Glee Club I, 2; Talent Night 2; Cheer- leader 3 Two noblest of things—sweetness and light. LYNCH, RITA AGNES 441-R Somerville Avenue College Birthday: March 13 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Egotisticol human beings Future: First grodc teacher Memory: My first SHS bond concert Bond 1. 2, 3; Portio 2; GAA I, 2; Librory Assistant 2; Bowling I A kind heart shown in taste and friendship. LYNCH, THOMAS F. 61 Webster Avenue Tiger. General Birthday: February 16 Hobby: Girls Pet Peeve: Shoving Memory: Being on the Traffic Squad Traffic Squad 3 Never still half a minute. MACARIS, ALFRED 13A Wigglcsworth Street Jocko. Gcncrol Birthdoy: December 15 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Lois Bennett Future: Jozz musician Band 1 151'$ mon-about-town. MacDONALD, ALAN 112 Central Street Mac. General Birthday: October 22 Hobby: Cars Pet Peeve: Being kept ofter school Future: Auto body work Books and friends should be few and good. MacDONALD, MARILYN AUDREY 126 Orchard Street Mai. Commercial 8irthdoy: June 5 Hobby: Dick Future: Secretary Memory: Junior typing class Homeroom Treasurer 2; Sophomore Executive Committee I; Closs Secretory 2; Student Council 1. 2. Secretory 3; Proctor 3 Pretty, sweet, pleosont to meet. MacEACHERN, OWEN FRANCIS 98 Holland Street Scotty. General Birthdoy: Jonuory 25 Hobby: Pool Future: Electrician Memory: The chose with Mr. Hobon Cotch me if you con! MacFADGEN, FREDERICK SHERMAN 242 Summer Street Fred. Generol Birthday: Morch 9 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: Stuck-up Sophomores Future: Service Memory: The day I got kicked out of closs Glee Club 3; Troffic Squod 3 Quiet, reserved, when he is alone. MACIEL, MARY FRANCES 11 -A Lee Street Frankie. General Birthdoy: May 13 Future: Physicol Education teacher Memory: The three gym teachers GAA 1, 2, Executive Board 3; Bas- ketboll Coptoin 3; Badminton; Softball; Radiotor Reporter 2, 3; Junior Red Cross Council 3; Na tional Honor 3 A busy girl is a happy girl. Fifty-one MocKENZIE, MARY LOUISE 57 Columbus Avenue Morylou. Commorciol Birthday: December 15 Hobby: Doncmg Pet Peeve: Peg pants Future: Secretory Memory: Junior English in room 27 Bonk Corps 2, 3; Proctor 2 Silence is golden where quietness reigns. MocKENZIE, ROBERT G. 25 Simpson Avenue Mac. Gcncrol Birthdoy: December 27 Pet Peeve: Quiet girls Future: Unpredictable Memory: Junior year with Mr Thornton Life is worth living. MocLEOD. ANNE A. 34 Highland Rood Mac Beth. Generol Birthdoy: May 1 Hobby: Dramatics Memory: Getting ads for the Ploy ers' Club Girls' Glee Club 1, 2; Ployers' Club 1, 2, Secretory 3 Scholarship Ploy 2, 3; Public Speaking 2; Portio 2, 3; Homeroom Treasurer 2; Aeronautics Club 3 With every smile comes friendship. MAGLIOZZI, LEO JOHN 22 Everett Avenue Scientific Birthdoy: July 4 Hobby: Radio Future: Chemical Engineer Memory: School Gym Actions spook louder thon words! MAHONEY, LORETTA A. 367 Somerville Avenue Commercial Birthdoy: Februory 4 Pet Peeve: Ponts that aren't pegged Future: Marriage Memory: Dick Danner Radiator Reporter 3 Smile and the world smiles with you. MAHONEY, MARY ANN 76 Bartlett Street Commercial Birthday: August 19 Hobby: Ice skating Pet Peeve: Work in gcncrol Future: Come what may Camero Club 1; Swimming 1, 2; Drum ond Bugle 1, 3; Radiator Reporter 3 Love many, hate few; always poddlc your own conoc. MALCOLM, CAROL MARIE 192 Powder House Boulevard Commercial Birthdoy: January 23 Hobby: Sewing Pet Peeve: Waiting for tardy people Future: Office work Memory: Gerald Murphy Boskctball 1, 2; Swimming, 1, 2; Radiator Reporter 1, 3 A quiet girl you think you see, but in her is hidden TNT. MALCOLM, ELIZABETH ANN 192 Powder House Boulevard Chi-Chi. Commercial Birthdoy: June 26 Hobby: Cool records Pet Peeve: People who don't wail Future: Secretary Memory: Special period in 154 Always remember her continual cheerfulness. MALLOY, DAVID L. 28A Sterling Street Gooch. College Birthday: Jonuory 15 Hobby: Breathing Pet Peeve: Liberoce's teeth Future: A few years with Uncle Sam Memory: My diploma Track I. 2 Excellence is the reword of patient work. MAMMOLA, MARY ANNE 62 Albion Street Shorty: Commercial Birthdoy: August 6 Pet Peeve: Hovmg my boyfriend away from home Memory: Mr. Thornton’s Sqnior English class Bonking 1, 2, 3; Library Assistant 3; GAA 1; Swimming 1; Bowling 1 Rest if you must, but do not quit MANCHESTER, WILLIAM H. 11 Winter Street Bill. College Birthday: June 20 Hobby: Chemicals Pet Peeve: Too much homework Future: Chemical Engineer Memory: The store across the street I regret that I hove only three years to give to the high school. MANCUSO, CONSTANCE ROSE 38 Moreland Street Connie. Commercial Birthday: July 2 Hobby: Doncing Pet Peeve: Wolking to school Future: Bookkeeper Memory: Mr. Berra's English closs Glee Club 3; Bowling I; GAA 1 A girl worth knowing ond a friend worth having. Fifty-two MANEY, ELIZABETH F. 49 High Street Betty. College Birthday: September 11 Future: College Memory: Tech Tourney Radiator Reporter 3; Election Com- mission 3; Nationol Honor 3 All things come to him who will but wait. MANGAN, HELENE ANNE 6 Pleosant Avenue Commercial Birthday: July 21 Future: Telephone operotor Memory: English closs Glee Club; Notional Honor 3 Do noble things—not dream them. MANGANO, JOSEPH S. 39 Ash Avenue Joe. College Birthday: July 21 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Knccsocks Future: College Memory: Junior Homeroom 329 He smiles, ond in his smile is power. MARCHI, MARCO L. 116 Jaqucs Strct Gargantuo. College Birthday: December 23 Hobby: Coins Pet Peeve: Peg ponts Future: Art teacher Memory: The day I was through with chemistry Art Club 2, 3, Treasurer 2 Speech is silver; silence is golden. MARENNA, KATHRYN M. 18 Sonborn Avenue Kay. Commercial Birthday: Moy 19 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Boys who don't dance Future: Secretary Memory: Junior Prom Honor Guard 1, 2 Soying is one thing; doing, another. MARINO, EDWARD SALVATORE 9 Monmouth Street Mousey. General Birthdoy: April 8 Hobby: Drawing Future: University of New Hamp- shire Memory: Senior football team Football 1, 2, 3 You can't keep a good man down. MARINO, JEAN THELMA 286 Highland Avenue Mousey. Commercial Birthday: Jonuary 3 Hobby: Sid's donees Future: Cotton picker Memory: Lunch time Cheerleader 1, 2; Proctor 1 They are truly great who are truly good. MARTELL, RICHARD W. 107 Puritan Road Dick. Commercial Birthdoy: October 10 Pet Peeve: Substitute teachers Future: Office worker Good, without pretense. MARTIN, RUTH A. S3 Hinckley Street Snooky. Commercial Birthday: January 29 Hobby: Writing letters to Florida Future: Legal secretary Memory: My junior year Homeroom Treasurer 1; Honor Guard 1, 2; Art Club 3 She's sensible and discreet, with winning ways ond manner sweet. MASCIS, CARMELLA VIRGINIA 35 Edgar Avenue Millie. Commercial Birthday: April 5 Hobby: Music Future: Nursing Memory: The Music Department Glee Club; Honor Guard Sing oway sorrow, cost owoy core. MASTRANGELO. MARIA CONCETTA 59 Marshall Street Mary. Commercial Birthday: September 1 Hobby: Roller skating Future: Marriage Memory: Coke ond pototo chips Basketball I; Badminton 1; Swim- ming I, 2; Librory Assistant 1; Players' Club 3; GAA 1, 2 The present victory is trumph over ourselves. MASTRANTUNO, ANN CLORINDA 90 Cedar Street College Birthdoy: October 20 Hobby: Collecting little dolls Future: Chandler Secretarial School Memory: The Tech Tourney Banking 1; Homeroom Treasurer 2 The Lord helps those who help themselves. Fifty-three MATHESON, SALLY RUTH 41 Avon Street College Birthday: November 2 Future: College Entertainment Group 2; Glee Club I. 2 Light or dork, short or small, she gets a spring to snore them all. MATTOS, WALTER F. 26 Houghton Street Full Toot. General Birthday: Morch 24 Hobby: Music Future: U.S. Army Band Memory: Class Doy Band 1, 2, 3; Class Doy Committee 3, Proctor 1, Football 1, 2, 3; Trock I, 3 Always be o sport. MCALLISTER, ROSALIE J. 38 Gorham Street Ro. Commercial Birthday: June 25 Hobby: Drowing Pet Peeve: Pegged pants Future: Secretary Memory: Prom Girls' Glee Club 3; GAA 1, 2; Swim- ming 1, 2 Happy-go-lucky without any woes. McCann, john Joseph 56 Gorham Street Jock. College Birthday: April 17 Pet Peeve: Carrying books Future: College Memory: Sophomore class Baseball 1, 2, 3 One hour's sleep before midnight is better than four offer. McCarty, eona m. 8 Spencer Avenue Ed. Commercial Birthday: January 28 Hobby: Baseball Pet Peeve: Bermuda shorts on men Future: Telephone operotor Memory: Junior homeroom 29 A sparkling eye, a sparkling wit, with all her friends a sparkling hit. McCarthy, eileen patricia 9 Harvard Street Moc. Commercial Birthday: Jonuary 12 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Squares Future: Office work Memory. Entering room 251 Librory Assistant 1; Homeroom Treasurer 3 When there is mischief, she'll be there. McCarthy, helen Bernadette 23 MocArthur Street Big Mac. Commercial Birthday: Jonuary 16 Hobby: Art Pet Peeve: Weekend homework Future: Policewoman GAA I, 2. 3, Basketball 1, 2, Cap- tain 1; Swimming 1, 2, 3; Soft- ball 1, 2; Junior Red Cross 1 Just os good-natured os she can be. McCarthy, Paul d. 70 Waterhouse Street Mac. College Birthday: Fcbruory I I Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Service Memory: Study periods Homeroom Treasurer 2, 3 Lost time is never found again. McCarthy, rita ann 23 MocArthur Street Mac. Commercial Birthdoy: November 9 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Foithless friends Memory: Junior homerooms Swimming 1, 2, 3; Bowling 3; Drum and Bugle I; GAA 1, 2, 3 My old self cries from behind, Look out! There's danger, but my young self cries On, on! McCLOSKEY, RICHARD F. 6 Summer Street Richie. General Birthdoy: Februory 7 Hobby: Records Pet Peeve: Beatrice Scheri Future: Air Force Memory: Mr. McCarthy's clerical practice class Proctor 1 A smile goes o long way. McEVOY, STAN W. 25 Windsor Rcod Moc. College Birthdoy: Jonuary 28 Future: U. S. Navy Memory: Spanish II The first holf of our life is ruined by our teachers; the second half, by our children. McGovern, fred william 66 Bay State Avenue Mac. General Birthday: July 9 Hobby: Eating Pet Peeve: Silly people Future: Prep school Memory: Basketball proctice Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1. 2. 3 Don't rush! Tomorrow is another doy. Fifty four Me ISA AC, NANCY A. 45 Perry Street Non. Commercial Birthdoy: September 4 Hobby: Rhythm ond Blues rec- ords. Future: Bonk work Memory: The Thonksgiving Day football game Players' Club 3; Librory Club 2; Honor Guard 2 A blush is beautiful, but often in- convenient. McLaughlin, george eugene 13 Clyde Street Bucky. College Birthday: March 1 Hobby: Nature Pet Peeve: Junior Woochucks' Club Future: Forest Ranger Memory: Senior Prom A notion's growth from sea to sea stirs in his heart who plants a tree. McLaughlin, Herbert h. 9 Belmont Squorc Mac. Commercial Birthdoy: November 1 Pet Peeve. Mombo Hobby: Sleeping Future: Novy Memory: Blind dates Live it up! McLELLAN, NORMAN E. 14 Chornwood Road Nazrot. General Birthday: April 10 Hobby: Sleeping Pet Peeve: Girls with kneesocks Memory: Going to and from school Aeronautics Club 3 Oh, well! unquote. McLUCAS, J. DAVID 204 Pearl Street Sam. College Birthday: November 21 Hobby: Flea circuses Pet Peeve: Fixers Future: College Memory: Explosion in the chemistry lab Oh, how I hate to get up in the morning! McMAHON, LORRAINE 48 Richdole Avenue Commercial Birthdoy: February 13 Hobby: Jozz records Pet Peeve: Wailing Future: Secretory Memory: Iota-Gamma Proctor 1; Rodiator Reporter 1; Honor Guard I Petite, but mighty in wisek m. McNAMARA, THOMAS JOSEPH 44 Dickinson Street Moc. Commercial Birthday: October 31 Hobby: Girls Pet Peeve Girls who talk too much Future: Service Memory: Special periods Wake me up when the bell rings. McNAMARA, THOMAS P. 383 8roadway Moc. College Birthday: May 3 Hobby: Listening to records Pet Peeve: Girls with boys' hair- cuts Future: College Memory: Running to the lunchroom Track 1, 2, 3; Bond 2; Proctor 1 Onward! conquer, ond never soy fail! McNUTT, CHARLES RICHARD 187 Pearl Street Mombo. General Birthdoy: Jonuory 2 Hobby: Doncing Pet Peeve: Girls who con't dance Future: U. S. Army Memory. Trying to get out of 149 without a note Boys' Glee Club Ploy a goy tune ond let me donee. MEADOWS, CAROL A. 60 Pearson Road Commercial B rthdoy: July 18 Hobby: Skating Pet Peeve: Southern occents Future: Comptometer operator Memory: Tech Tourney Bank 1; GAA 1, 2; 8owling I; Radi- ator Stoff 3; Yearbook Staff 3 Never let a day go by without o smile. MEANEY, FRANCIS J. 8 Cross Street Ploce Fron. College Birthdoy: January I Pet Peeve: People with white bucks Future: College Memory: The exquisite atmosphere of the building moster's office. I like work, it fascinates me! I could sit and look at it for hours. MEDERIOS. ELEANOR T. 12 Alston Street Ellie. Commercial Birthdoy: October 24 Hobby: Sports Future: Nurse's oidc Memory Junior homeroom Swimming 2; Bowling 1, 2, 3; GAA I, 2, 3; Badminton 2 Economy is the wealth of the poor, ond the wisdom of the rich. Fifty five MENINO, JANET ANN 23 Whitman Street College Birthday: July 15 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Being on time Memory! Eating in the new, stream- lined cafeteria Homeroom Treasurer 3; GAA 1, 2; Swimming 2; Bowling 1, 2; Bad- minton 3 Whot is life, but for fun! MENINO, JANICE ANN 23 Whitman Street Jackie. College Birthday: July 16 Hobby: Doncing Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morn- ing Memory: 2:45 Bell Homeroom Treasurer 1; GAA 1, 2, 3; Swimming I, 2; Dowling 2, 3; Badminton 3 Variety is the spice of life. MICHAUD, WILLIAM F. 99 Woods Avenue Bill. College Birthday: July 19 Hobby: Flunking Pet Peeve: Convertibles in winter Future: College Memory: Wolkmg to main office at 8:35 Punctuality is the keynote of success. MIELE, ROSAMOND MARIE 14 Skehon Street Rose. College Birthday: September 28 Hobby: Tennis Future: College GAA 1; Bowling 1; Swimming 1 Here's a girl who's full of cheer; she's helped us all along this year. MILANO, M. GERALDINE 73 Ten Hills Road Gerry. Commercial Birthday: April 9 Hobby: Driving Pet Peeve: Slow drivers Future: Secretory Memory: Junior English in room 27 Drum and Bugle 1, 2 Her little tongue is never still; Talk it must, and talk it will. MILES, WAYNE CARROLL 58 Willow Avenue College Birthday: August 19 Baskotboll 1, 2, 3 He's liked wherever he goes; just ask his friends, they'll tell you so. MILEWESKI, FRANCES MARIE 15 Cutter Street Fili. Commercial Birthday: March 4 Hobby: Embroidery Pet Peeve: Snobbish people Future: Mcdicol secretory Memory: Study periods in sopho- more yeor 6‘onk Corps 2, 3 A small person with a most pleas- ing personality. MILLAR, WILLIAM A. 17 Appleton Street Bill. College Birthday: Moy 16 Hobby: Golf Pet Peeve: Girls in dungarees Future: Pharmacy Memory: The Christmas vacations Is there anything to do that hasn't already been done? MILLER, MARILYN A. 17 Cleveland Street Micky. General Birthday: June 18 Hobby: Sleeping Pet Peeve: White bucks Future: Marriage Memory: Sewing in rcom 45 Micky is cheerful all the while, and never is without a smile. MILLER, SHIRLEY ANN 259R Beacon Street Shirl. Commercial Birthdoy: October 6 Hobby: Records Pet Peeve: Boys in gcncrol Future: Comptometer operator Memory: Senior English in 27, Smiles make many friends. MIMINOS, MARK 48 Boston Street Greek. General Birthdoy: July 11 Hobby: Some girls Pet Peeve: Studying Future: To live a life of cose Memory: Room 106 with Mr. Jones Footboll 1; Boys' Glee Club I, 2, 3; Entertainment Group I, 2 Life is too short to worry. MINICHIELLO, CARMELLA ANNE 30 Pembroke Street Camille. Commercial Birthday: December 4 Hobby: Photography Pet Peeve: Gossippers Future: Office worker Memory: Spcciol period in Room 144 Without faith there is failure. Fifty-six MITRANO. ANTHONY JOSEPH 116 Pearl Street Tony. Commercial Birthday: January 7 Hobby: Loafing Pet Peeve: Conceited girls Future: College Great men never feel great; small men never feel small. MONDI, ROBERT S. D. 5 Austin Street Buddie. College Birthday: May 23 Pet Peeve: Non-members of the American Federation of Buddies Future: Accountant Memory: Meeting Marcus Tullius Cicero Bond I I'd rather be small and shine than be big and cost a shadow. MONTGOMERY, NANCY RUTH 291 Alcwifc Brook Porkwoy Monty. Commercial Birthdoy: August 6 Hobby: Eating Pet Peeve: Guy Lombordo's music Future: Comptometer operator Memory: Senior lunch Girls' Athletic Association 1, 2, 3 Light-heorted, laughing, ond always cheerful. MOORADIAN, ISABELLE PARIS 31 Appleton Street Issie. College Birthdoy: Moy 23 Future: College Girls' Glee Club 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2, 3; Girls' Choir 2, 3; Election Commission 1, 2, 3; Nationol Honor 2, Secretory 3; Civil Defense 1, 2, 3; GAA 1;; Bowling 1; Graduating with Honor. Cheerfulness goes well with good- ness and wisdom. MORAN, JOHN J. 40' 2 Cherry Street Gcncrol Birthdoy: October 4 Hobby: The trumpet Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning Memory: Band activities Band 1, 2, 3 He ploys in our school band, and really deserves a big hand. MORGILLO, DOROTHY ANN 394 Broodwoy Dotty. Commercial Birthday: July 25 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Anti-sociol people Future: Office work Memory: The ball gomes A merry heart doeth good like medicine. MORRISSEY, DONALD M. 20 Franklin Avenue Don. College Birthdoy: September 15 Hobby: Testing lipstick Pet Peeve: Math teachers Future: College Memory: Studying to be o French- man in Room 347 It matters not how long you live, but how. MORTENSON, MARILYN NOREEN 13 Vernon Street Dimples. Commercial Birthdoy: April 14 Hobby: Fan Club Pet Peeve: 8oys who wear white bucks Future: Telephone operator Memory: Economic Geography class with Mr. DeAngclis Homeroom Treasurer 3 Love conquers oil. MUCCI, HILDA MARIE 16 White Street Place Toni. Commercial Birthdoy: January 3 Hobby: Roller skating Future: Englishman's wife Memory: Senior English closs Proctor 1, 2; Librory Assistant 1, 2, 3; GAA I; Bowling 1; Badmin- ton 1 A cheerful heart lives longest in our memories. MUCCI, ROY PHILIP 53 Adorns Street Shorty. Commercial Birthday: April 9 Hobby: Girls Future: To go into business Memory: Fifth period The biggest of them once was little. MULDOON, JOAN BEATRICE 20 Foirfox Street Retailing Birthday: August 5 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: White bucks on boys Future: Telephone operator Virtue is its own reword. MULLANE, FRANCIS ROBERT 354 Somerville Avenue Foots. Gcncrol Birthdoy: April 1 1 Hobby: Girls Pet Peeve: Kneesocks Future: To be rich Memory: Prom Happy-go-lucky, o friend to all. Fifty-seven MULLEN, MARY LOU 50 Murdock Street Louie. Commerciol Birthdoy: April I I Hobby: Skoting Future: Privotc secretory Memory: F;otboll gomes Those of few words accomplish little. MURPHY, CLYDE B. 81 Marion Street Shakcy. General Birthday: July 13 Pet Peeve: Spruces Future: Service Banking 3 The businessman. MURPHY, CORNELIUS MICHAEL 21 Willoughby Street Connie. College Birthdoy: January 21 Future: Sports writing Memory: The '54 State Boseboll Tourney Boys' Glee Club 1; SHS Glee Club 1; Boseball Manoger 1, 2, 3; Basket- ball Manogcr 3; Football Mon ager 2 A man's own manners do shope his fortune. MURPHY, DANIEL D. 7 Josper Street Don. General Birthdoy: April 1 Pet Peeve: Suede shoes Future: Undecided Track 2, 3 Hurry is only good for catching flies. MURPHY, GERALD JOSEPH 103 Willow Avenue Gerry. College Birthday: June 17 Hobby: Fishing Pet Peeve: Grandmothers Future: College of Pharmacy Memory: Corol Molcolm Thou const not be false to ony moa MURPHY, KAT.iERINE ELEANOR 63 Endicott Avenue Kay. Commercial Birthdoy: September I, Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Poor sports Future. Business school Memory: 2:00 Bell Radiator Reporter 1; GAA 1 To err is human; to forgive, divine. MURRAY, HELEN EDITH 570 Mystic Avenue Commerciol Birthday: June 26 Hobby: That certain someone! Future: Marrioge Memory: Graduation Doy Sophomore Glee Club 1; GAA I; Swimming I; Homeroom Treasurer 1. 3 Honey is sweet but she's got it beat. NARDELLA, ROSE MARIE 47 Paulino Street Rosy. Commercial Birthdoy: Januory 22 Hobby: Boys Future: Legal secretory Memory: Graduation National Honor 2, 3; Proctor 2; Bank Corps 1, 2, 3 Never o frown, always a smile. NEAL, HAZEL DAPHNE 36 Vermont Avenue Doffy. College Birthdoy: October 4 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Future: Work Memory: Dances Drum Majorette 3 To win the wonder of the world, o smile from her bright eyes NELSON, DONALD E. 137 North Street Don. General Birthdoy: May 11 Pet Peeve: Chorlcs Guglietta Future: Service Memory: Lost day of school By whom we ore never bored, from gloom to high spirits restored. NEOFOTISTOS, CONSTANCE 165 Linwood Street Connie. Commercial Birthdoy: October 12 Hobby: Collecting cool records Future: Dance Choreographer Memory: Obedioh Dclto Dance Homeroom Treasurer 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Proctor I; Junior Choir 1; Ployers' Club 1 She was made for happy thoughts, for playful wit and laughter. NETOS, VIRGINIA 154 Jaques Street Ginny. Commercial Birthday: September 1 Hobby: Singing Pet Peeve: Getting up mornings Future: Missionary Glee Club 1, 2 A pretty girl, a pretty face; she's surely one who'll meet life's pocc. Fifty eight NEWMAN, JOANNE MARIE 20 St. Jomes Avenue Jo. College Birthday: July 9 Hobby: Joe Future: Nursing Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entertain- ment Group 2; Homeroom Trea- surer 1; Checrlcoding 3; Swim- ming 1; GAA I; SHS Glee Club 2 You con't live with him, and you con't live without him. NICHOLS, LUCY ANN 9 Cutter Street Lu. General Birthdoy: June 2 Hobby. Bob Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Memory: Graduation May life for her be one sweet song, her days of joy be full ond long. NICOSIA, DOLORES FLORENCE 2lo Linden Avenue Commercial Birthdoy: April 14 Hobby: Populor music Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Office worker Memory: Special Period in room 145 Homeroom Treasurer 2, 3 Carefree os a wild mountain stream. NILES, CAROLYN MARIE 15 Thorndike Street College Birthdoy: December 2 Hobby: Traveling Sophomore Glee Club 1; Girls' Glee Club 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2, 3; Camera Club 1; Portia 1; GAA 3; Bonk Corps 2 Errors like straws ocross the surface flow; he who would search fer pearls must dive below. NOLAN, PHYLLIS ANN 27 Avon Street Phyl. College Birthdoy: June 24 Pet Peeve: Tordy people Future: College Glee Club 1; Bank Corps I; Music Guild 1; GAA 1, 2, 3; Bowling 3; Swimming I; Bodminton I She's as kind os she is foir. NOVIELLO, RONALD JOSEPH 99 School Street Ron. College Birthdoy: August 18 Pet Peeve: Quiet girls Future: Supermarket Memory: Saturdays and Sundays Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3 A good reputotion is more valuable than money. NUNZIATO, LOIS JEAN 27 Bonair Street Nunzi. Commercial Birthday: August 8 Hobby: Eating Pet Peeve: Clinging vines Future: Business school Memory: Tech Tourney Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Camera Club 1, 2;-Swimming I; GAA 1 A sweet personality with o smile to match. O'BRIEN, BARBARA LOUISE 45 Chetwynd Rood 8orb. General Birthday: November 19 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: 4th period in 332 Future: Office worker Memory: Sewing in room 45 She's o great tolker, rather gay, who misses no news of the present doy. O'CONNOR PAUL JOSSPH 35' 2 Skehan Street Okie. General Birthdoy: June 9 Pet Peeve: The Radiotcr reporter Future: Service Memory: Room 29 Handsome ond humorous, he hos o charm all his own. O'CONNOR, ROBERT E. 65 Pennsylvania Avenue Okie. General. Birthdoy: Februory 22 Hobby: Radio Pet Peeve: Toll girl in room 154 Future: Radio ond TV technician Memory: Special period in rcom 29 Proctor 3 Worry and I hove never met. O'CONNOR, ROBERT L. 139 West Adams Street Okie. General Birthdoy: April 18 Hobby: Cars Pet Peeve: Buttoned collors Future: To own o business Memory: Nights without homework A very quiet fellow, but nevertheless o jolly good fellow. OJA, MARGARET ANNE 186 Lowell Strcc Moja. Commercial Birthday: August 9 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Smoking rules in school Future: Waves Memory: Delta Koppo GAA 1, 2, 3; Swimming 1, 2, 3; Boskctball 1, 2 Time is speed, an l speed I need. Fifty-nine O'LEARY, GEORGE DENNIS 28 Crescent Street Stretch. College Birfhdoy: Februory 24 Hobby: Ed Arnold Pet Peeve: Groduotion Doy Memory: Lunch If you mean to profit, learn to plcosc. O'MEARA, BARBARA LEE 16 Summer Street Bobbie. College Birthday: Februory 8 Hobby: Listening to Liberacc Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Nurse's training Memory: Special periods Her winning smile will carry her many a mile. ORMES, JOAN MARIE 1 4 Moore Street Bcnncy. Commercial Birfhdoy: November 26 Pet Peeve: Juvenile boys Future: Marriage Memory: The peaceful atmosphere of the lunchroom Homeroom Treasurer 1, 2; Bank Corps 1, 2; GAA 1; Bowling 1 Blushing is the color of virtue. PACIFIC, MARY LOUISE 33 Newbury Street Mary Lou. Commercial Birthday: July 5 Hobby: Clothes Future: Stewardess GAA 1; Proctor 1; Radiator Re- porter 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2; Cheer leader 2, 3; Junior Choir 2 She smiled and the shadows deported. PAGURKO, CAROL MARY 40 Kidder Avenue College Birthdoy: October 18 Hobby: Swimming Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Future: Telephone Compony Memory: Speciol period GAA 3; Badminton 3 By the work one knows the worker. PAIGE, DOROTHY 25 Belknap Street Dotty. Commercial Birthday: May 16 Pet Peeve: Boy woll flowers Future: Clerk Memory: 106 Of all the roods to a womon's love, pity is the straightest. PAPARO. DOMINIC ANTHONY 18 Westwood Rood Dom. College Birthdoy: March 7 Hobby: Eating Italian Food Future: College Memory: Dr. Murroy's English Closs Proctor 2, Track 1 Two-fifths genius; three-fifths sheer fun. PARKHURST, NANCY JANE 18 Bond Stret Commercial Birthdoy: October 15 Hobby: Singing Memory: Senior Prom Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2, 3; Senior Choir 3 She is so bright that in one breath she can tell the story of Mocbeth. PARSONS, DIANE 46 Bromfield Road Dinny. College Birthday: Moy 6 Hobby: Hampton Beach Pet Peeve: Peggy's bashful ways Future: Nursing Memory: Miss Stock's room Glee Club 1, 2 A live wire from the start to finish; Her wit and zeal never diminish. PASSERO, JOAN MARIE 40 Elmwood Street Joonic. College Birthdoy: November 18 Hobby: Boys Future: Airline stewardess Memory: Tech Tourney Aviation Club 3; Banking 1; GAA 2; Swimming 2; Homeroom Treas- urer 1 She olwoys docs her work just so; She's a friend we're glad to know. PATALANO, CLARA C. 139 Summer Street Clara. College Birthdoy: October 20 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Wise guys Memory: The bosketball games Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Bank Corps 1, 2, 3; Portia 2, 3; Civil Defense I, 2, 3; Election Commission 1, 2, 3; Notional Honor 2, 3; Graduat- ing with Honor A smile to each ond a friend to all. PEARLSON, STANLEY 9 Century Street Stan. College Birthdoy: April 11 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: SHS Cofeterio Future: College Players' Club 2; Bond 1, 2, 3; National Honor 3; Graduating with Honor Destined to corve his way to success. Sixty PERRIER. ALLEN GEORGE 9 Chapel Street Al the Pol. College Birthday: December 31 Hobby: Music Future: United States Novy Memory: The days I was obsent Band 1, 2 Don't do anything you will regret. PERRY. BEATRICE MARIE 67 Morion Street Bea. Commercial Birthday: April 21 Hobby: Skating Pet Peeve: Kneesccks Future: Private secretary Memory: Special periods in 152 Her quiet woy odds to her charm PERRY. GAIL L. 55 Forragut Avenue Perry. Commercial Birthdoy: March 20 Hobby: Sports Future: Photographer Memory: Corridor beside room 29 GAA 1, 2; Bosketball 1, 2. Manager 2, Swimming 1, 2: Badminton 1, 2; Camera Club 3; Radiator Re- porter 1, 2 Life of the party, joy of the crowd; yef never boisterous, never loud. PESCATORE, RALPH R. 54 Derby Street Pesky. College Birthdoy: November 4 Hobby: Numbers Pet Peeve: The teachers who mode me button my shirt collar Memory: The SRO section of Mr. Beaver's trig class. He who is the fastest gets the mostest. PHILBRICK, ALLEN JOHN 702 Broodwoy Phil. Commercial Birthdoy: July 19 Pet Peeve: D P socks Future: Air Force Memory: Mr. Murray's homergom Patience is a virtue few possess PHINNEY, JOAN J. 36 Vermont Avenue Jo. Commercial Birthday: January 14 Pet Peeve: Scooter-baits Future: Deep-sea diver Memory: Obcdioh-Delta Dance Radiator Reporter 1, GAA 1, 2; Swimming 1, 2; Camera Club 1, 2 Happily on through life she'll go. PICCOLO, NANCY MARIE 52 Medford Street Smily. Commercial Birthday: September 9 Hobby: Typing Future: Marriage Memory: Alice, Mory, George, Peter ond John Comoro Club 3 A dimple, a twinkling eye, or. ob- stinate curl. PIERCE, ALAN W. 21 Thurston Street Slim. College Birthday: February 21 Pet Peeve: School regulations Future: Electrical Engineer Civil Defense 1, 2; Webster 3, Good Government Activities 2, 3; Boys' State 2; National Honor Treas- urer 3; Graduating with Honor There is so much to do and so little time to do it. PINE, RONALD C. 38 Fenwick Street Ron. College Birthday: March 6 Pet Peeve: The cafeteria Future: Boston College Memory: My Junior year Heor, see, ond be silent if you wish to live in peoce. PINI, PAUL JOHN 14 Sargent Avenue Paul. General Birthday: April 3 Hobby: Girls Pet Peeve: People who steol pictures Future: Service Memory. Snowball fights in 152 Proctor 3 A fellow to be reckoned with! PIOLI, DIANA MARIE 49 Forragut Avenue Birthday: September I Di. Commercial Hobby: Normic Future Morriogc Memory Junior year in 31 Always be yourself, not on imita- tion of someone you aren't. PIROZZI, WILLIAM J. 23 Century Street Red. Generol Birthdoy: November 11 Hobby: Weight lifting Pet Peeve: A. Boyle Future: Newspaper mailer Memory: Leaving Somerville High Smiles make many friends, and he hos plenty. Sixty-one PITCHER, FLORENCE J. 437 Somerville Avenue Florrie. College Birthdoy: Moy 15 Hobby: Singing Future: Nursing Memory: Tech Tourney Girls' Glee Club I, 2, 3; Entertain- ment Group 3; Girls' Choir 3; Swimming I A grin a yord long is better than o frown a mile long. PITTS, VERNON JOSEPH 18 Waldo Street Vcrn. Genero I Birthdoy: December 1 7 Hobby: Mechanic Pet Peeve: Women drivers Future: U. S. Navy Memory: Friendships All experience is on arc to build on. PLUMMER, ROGER A. 19 Rogers Avenue Rog. College Birthday: December 18 Hobby: Reading Pet Peeve: Girls who smoke Future: English teacher Memory: Lotin class Homeroom Treasurer 3; Notionol Honor 3 Wisdom is the conqueror of fortune. PORTER, JEAN E. 126 Lowell Street J. P. Commercial Birthday: October 17 Pet Peeve: Unhoppy people Future: Undecided Memory: 2 o'clock bell Camero Club 1; Homeroom Treasur- er 1; Proctor 1 She's full of fun, you bet! Just the gal you can't forget! POWERS, MARILYN A. 28 Quincy Street Mel. Commercial Birthdoy: October 26 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Wise guys Future: Marrioge Memory: The Senior Prom of 1953 Hope for the best, expect the worst, and take whatever comes. POWERS, RONALD JAMES I 16 Perkin Street Ron. General Birthdoy: January 28 Hobby: Cars Pet Peeve: Bulletins Future: Marine Corps Memory: Gym Glee Club 1, 3 Tomorrow, tomorrow, anything, but never todoy. PRENTISS, EARLE LAWRENCE 66 Franklin Street Professor. College Birthday: November 24 Hobby: Life National Honor 2, 3; CDD 1, 2, 3; Webster 1, 2, President 3; Radi- otor Stoff 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 3; Ploycrs' Club 2, Secretory 3; Election Commission 1, 2, 3; SHS UN ot Harvard 2, 3; Scholarship Ploy 3; Americon Legion Orator ical Winner 3. An AYE for an I. PRICE, ARTHUR J. 10 Edgar Terrace Archie. Generol Birthdoy: September 19 Hobby: Cord ploying Pet Peeve: Five-week failure slips Future: U. S. Novy Memory: Two o'clock bell I came, I saw, and I discovered nothing. PUPPO, JAMES ANTHONY 11 Nevoda Avenue Gym. Commercial Birthdoy: July 30 Hobby: Boston Brums Pet Peeve: Cornelius Murphy, Future: Work Memory: 2 P.M. How quiet some people con be! QUINN, CHARLOTTE THERESA 113 Glen Street Chorlotte. College 8irthdoy: December 26 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Squares Future: Nursing school Bowling 1; Bodminton 1, Swimming 1; Homeroom Treasurer 3; GAA 1, 2 The rule of life is to moke business pleasure, and pleasure business. RADOCHIA, BARBARA ANN 9 Joques Street Barb. College Birthdoy: Jonuary 12 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Slow people Memory: Fun in 315 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; SHS Glee Club 2; Election Commission 2, 3; Honor Guard 2; GAA 1, 2, 3; Swimming 1; National Honor 3; Graduating with Honor Filled with fun, full of glee, quite a personality. RAMSEY, NANCY A. 118 Albion Street Susie. Commercial Birthdoy: June 26 Hobby: People Pet Peeve: Wearing shoes Memory: Room 141 Junior Red Cross I; Glee Club 3; GAA 1 Talent at her fingertips, a smile in her eyes. Sixty-two RAZZABONI. ALFRED ROBERT 8 Pork Street Rozzy. College Birthcksy: December 2 Pet Peeve: Slippery spaghetti Future: Musician Memory: Music Deportment Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entertain- ment Group 1, 2, 3; Graduation Chorus I, 2, 3 If music is in the heart of love, ploy on! RAZZABONI, HENRY R. 8 Pork Street Rozzy. College Birthdoy: December 2 Future: G. I. Joe Memory: Groduotion Doy Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entertain- ment Group I, 2, 3; Music Guild I; Graduation Chorus 1, 2, 3; Music mokes the world go round. REGAL, ROSALIE ANN 28 School Street Rickie. College Birthdoy: March 8 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: People who don't smile Future: Forsythe Dental School Memory: BOsketball gomes Glee Club 1, 2; Junior Choir; Red Cross Representative 1; GAA 2; Swimming 2 Always smiling, always hoppy. REID, LAURA M. 7 Richdalo Avenue College Birthdoy: July 24 Future: Engineer Art Club 2, 3; Players' Club 2, 3; Portia 2, 3; Band Majorette 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Swimming 1, 2; Bodminton I, 2, 3; Notional Honor; Grodu- oting with Honor The great hope of society is on in- dividual character. REIDY, ROBERT L. 59 Liberty Avenue Bobby. General Birthdoy: January 13 Pet Peeve: Conceited students Future: Armed Services Memory: Mr. Thornton A-diller, a-dollar, on SHS scholar. REILLY, MARGARET ANNE 31 Thurston Street Peggy. College 8irthdoy: August 5 Hobby: Being corly Pet Peeve: Dionc's hard studying Future: Nursing Memory: Miss Rice's smile Glee Club I, 2; Camera Club 1 Honest labor beors a lovely face. REISTER, EDWARD 5 Stone Place Ed. Commercial Birthday: February 15 Future: Air Force Memory: Mr. Mooney Football 1 Go West, young man, go West RHODA, WILLIAM THOMAS 7a Gilson Terrace Bill. Gcncrol Birthdoy: April 20 Future: Sports announcer Memory: Graduation Glee Club 3; Traffic Squad 2, 3, Track 1, 3 To live o mon must fight. RHYNOLD, SALLY MAE 98 Oxford Street Sal. Commercial Birthday: November 27 Pet Peeve: Edward Vollcry Glee Club 1, 2, 3 All that glitters is not gold. RICCARDI, GLORIA A. 306 Beacon Street Commercial. Birthdoy: June 5 Hobby: Skating Pet Peeve: Teachers Future: Office work Memory: The boll games Alwoys hoppy, always gay, with smiles she drives the clouds away. RIGALI, LOUIS A. 24 Heath Street Louie. College Birthdoy: October 18 Hobby: Modelling gas engine planes Pet Peeve: Narrow-minded school teachers Future: U. S. Army chemist Civil Defense 1, 2, Vice-President 3 Too many cry for privileges and forget their duties. RILEY. DANIEL J. 35 Union Square Danny. General 8irthdoy: May 31 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Milk Future: Marines Memory: The bollgomes Silence is a great art. Sixty-three RIORDAN, PARTRICA JANE 108 Gilmon Street Pot. Commercial B rthday: August 10 Hobby: Roller skating Pet Peeve: White bucks Future: Office work Memory: Special period in 145 Bank Corps 1, 2; GAA I; Swim mmg I And one os fair os she, con scorcc forgotten be. RISSER, PATRICIA ANN 78 Lowell Street Pot. Commercial Birthdoy: June 26 Pet Peeve: Know-it-alls Future: Airline hostess Memory: The proms Honor Guard 1; Proctor 3; Junior Red Cross 2; National Honor 3; Graduating with Honor Equipped with a special bcau’y that matches her quick knowledge. ROBINSON, RICHARD RONALD 20 Waldo Street Robbie. College Birthday: Februory 10 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: Buttoned collars Future: Service Memory: Mr. Jones' Junior English class. I slept and dreamed thot life was beauty; I woke, and found thot life was duty. RODENHIZER, CAROLE J. 53 Moore Street Rodie. Commercial Birthdoy: Februory 15 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: Senior lunch Future: Legal secretary Memory: Graduation Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Bank Corps 1, 2 A cheerful little loss, and smart in every class. RODERICK, WILLIAM RICHARD 76 Socromento Street Dick. Commercial Birthdoy: June 16 Pet Peeve: Riding street cars Future: Bentley School of Account- ing Memory: The Tech Tourney Troffic Squad 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2 How important con if be? RODRIGUES. MARIE A. 38 Springeld Street Roddy. General Birthday: August 10 Pet Peeve: Crew cuts Future: Marrioge Sophomore Glee Club 1 An earth ongcl. ROMANO, ANTOINETTE MARIE 33 Rose Street Toni. Commercial Birthdoy: July 20 Hobby: Piano Pet Peeve: Loud noise Future: Marrioge Memory: Mr. Rooney's English closs Bank Corps 1, 2; Graduating with Honor True to word, work, and friend. ROMANO, JOHN ALBERT 47 Fronklin Street Nick. General Birthdoy: April 20 Pet Peeve: Wood-corner Future: College Happy am I! ROSE, WILLIAM RICHARD 70 Derby Street Dick. Commercial Birthday: June 27 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Jean Correia Future: College Memory: Senior year Baseball 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3 To ploy a sport, a sport you must be. ROSS, BARBARA JEAN 116 Powder House Boulevord Barb. College Birthday: May 27 Hobby: Doncing Future: College Memory: Glee Club concerts Sophomore Glee Club 1; Junior Choir; Girls' Glee Club 2, 3; Swim- ming 1, 2; Radiator Staff 1; Student Council 2; Proctor 2 The frogronco of youth; the essence of femininity. ROSSI, ROCCO F. 12 Mystic Street Rocky. General Birthday: October 1 Hobby: Baseball Pet Peeve: Certain girls Future: Success Memory: My sophomore year Baseball I, 2, 3; Boys' Glee Club 2, 3 There is mischief in thot boy. ROSSI, SHIRLEY ANN 109 Boiley Rood Commercial Birthdoy: November 24 Hobby: John Pet Peeve: Tardy people Future: Modeling Memory: Tech Tourney Band I, Red Cross 2 When with bcouty we con virtue join, we point the scmblonce of a form divine. Sixty-tour ROZAKIS, IRENE 65 Linwood Street Renee. Commcrciol 8irthday: November 18 Hobby: Greek doncing Pet Peeve: Brownies Future: Teachers College Memory: Vocations Girls' Glee Club 1, 2. 3 Quiet ond reserved. RUDOLPH, ROBERT F. M. 32 Moreland Street Bob. College Birthday: March 15 Future: Teochcr Memory: The Mr. Casey episode Student Council 1, 2, Vice-President 3; Radiator 2, 3; Nationol Honor 2, 3; Senior Closs Treasurer; Junior Class Treasurer; Sopho- more Executive Committee; Year- book Stoff 3; Proctor 2; Govern- ment Activities 3; Graduating with Honor I have found you on orgument. RUMSON, SERENA B. 34 Putnam Street Kitty. Commcrciol Birthdoy: February 24 Hobby: Roller skoting Pet Peeve: Woiting for people Future: Clerk in an office Memory: Corrine Ryerson, Koy Don- nellan, ond Carol Moron Bonk Treasurer 3 Smile, ond the world smiles with you; cry, and you cry alone. RUSSO. ANTHONY J. 45 Mom Street Tony. General Birthdoy: June 23 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Army Memory: Football games Proctor 3 Survival of the fittest—he's a mon RUSSO, MICHAEL V. 66 Central Street Mike. General Birthdoy: April 13 Hobby: Sleeping Pet Peeve. Dumb blondes Future: Television tube jockey Memory: Special period A wisecrack here, o new joke there, ond olways unpredictable RYERSON, CORRINE MARIE 30 Pearson Avenue Corny. Commercial Birthday: October 16 Pet Peeve: Failure notices Future: Policewomon Memory: Serena Rumson My thoughts every morning ore os tangled os my hoir. SAMPLE, PATRICIA JANE 71 Hall Avenue Pot. College Birthday: November 3 Hobby: Swimming Pet Peeve: Boys with pink shirts Future: B. U. School of Nursing Memory: Stairway ocross from 243 of 2 P.M. Civil Defense 2, 3; Portia 1, 2, 3; Rodiotor Reporter 3; Nationol Honor 3; Graduating with Honor Imagination is more important than knowledge. SANTANGELO, DOROTHY A. 220 Highland Avenue Stump. Commercial Birthday: August 16 Hobby: Jazz Pet Peeve: Lunchroom Memory: Vacations Closs Doy Committee 3; GAA 1, 2; Junior Red Cross 2 We like her, you bet we do, with cool black hair and o smile for you. SANTANGELO, NANCY ANN 52 Medford Street Non. Commcrciol Birthday: Jonuory 24 Hobby: Drawing Pet Peeve: Conceited people Future: Secretary Memory: Special periods Sugar and spice and everything nice. SANTOSUOSSO, MICHAEL P. 9 Burnside Avenue Mike. General Birthday: June 21 Hobby: Basketball Pet Peeve: Conceited girls Future: Air Force Memory: My friends Silence seldom docs harm. SARTORI, MARIA FRANCESCA 26 Ibbetson Street Ria. Commcrciol Birthdoy: September 7 Hobby: Handicraft Pet Peeve: Monday mornings Future: Civil service Memory: Our quiet cafeteria The pint-sized poetess, who's sel- dom of a loss for words. SCALFANI, PAULINE A. 17 Richardson Street Paulo. Commcrciol Birthday: July 2 Pet Peeve: Boys Future: Housewife Memory: Cheering for our football team Whot's life for, if not for fun? Sixty-five SHANAHAN, PATRICIA SCHERI, BEATRICE A. 83 Portndgc Avenue Bca. General Birthday: September 17 Hobby: Records Pet Peeve: Richord McCloskcy Future: Nurse Memory: Junior year with Dotty ond Miss Kennedy Alwoys smiling, olwoys goy. SCHOFIELD, LEO ANTHONY 195 Summer Street Genero I Robert E. Lee. College Birthday: November 30 Hobby: Getting in trouble Pet Peeve: Spcciol periods in 254 Future: School teacher Memory: Getting out of school Proctor 3 Actions speak louder than words. SCIOLI, EDWARD F. 110 Bartlett Street Skeets. General Birthdoy: Moy 5 Pet Peeve: Teachers who think they know it all Future: Drofting A windy wit of the tongue. SCIOLI, FRANK ANTHONY 72 Fremont Street Skeets. College 8irthdoy: Moy 11 Hobby: Baseball Pet Peeve: Nitwits Future: Technician He who listens is well rewarded. SEARS, JOSEPH M. 13 Buckingham Street Tiger. Gcncrol Birthday: July 16 Hobby: Girls Pet Peeve: Squares Future: Rock Boy at Sully's pool room Memory: My retirement from the Traffic Squod He who doesn't work is the happiest of all men. SEARS, ROSEMARY PATRICIA 38 Croigie Street Rosie. Commercial Birthday: Moy 21 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Future: Secretarial school Memory: The friendly boys of SHS Where there's smoke, there's fire. 17 Linden Avenue Pat. Commercial Birthday: August 27 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Wise guys Future: Disc jockey Memory: Tech Tourney It takes but a few feors to ap- preciate those golden moments of laughter. SHARKEY, JEAN MARIE 20 Avon Street Jeannie. Commercial Birthday: September 24 Hobby: Foreign pen pals Pet Peeve: Boys who need haircuts Future: Secretory Coptain of Badminton 3; GAA I, 2. 3; Bonk 1 Born doubly lucky. SHARKEY, JOAN MARIE 20 Avon Street Commercial Birthday: September 24 Hobby: Skating Pet Peeve: Cigar smokers Future: Stenographer Memory: Basketball gomes Badminton 1, 2, 3; Librory Assist- ant 2, 3; Rodiator Reporter 3 Although she isn't very tall, she al- woys has o smile for oil. SHAW, DEANNA 78 Chandler Street Dee Dee. Commercial Birthdoy: November 2 Hobby: Ploying piano Pet Peeve: Punishment Future: Policewoman Memory: Junior Prom Sophomore Glee Club; Girls' G'ee Club I, 3; Entertainment Group 1 A girl worth knowing, a friend worth having. SHEA, DANIEL PAUL 1 Snow Terrace Eb. General Birthday: April 19 Hobby: Sleeping Future: Air Force Memory: Mrs. Flynn's English Class A mighty man is he. SHEEHAN, DONALD RICHARD 9 Granite Street Don. Clerical Birthdoy: Moy 15 Pet Peeve: Knccsocks Future: Army Lough, clown, lough! Sixtv-si SHEEHAN, ROBERT P. 9 Gronitc Street Bob. Commere iol Birthdoy: Moy 20 Pet Peeve: Boys with pink shirts Future: Armed forces Rcol rorc, but o boy well done. SHEPHERD, ELAINE JANE 272 Summer Street Loncy. College Birthdoy Morch 31 Hobby: Boton twirling Future: College Junior Night Committee; Semor Night Committee; Music Organi- zotions 1, 2, 3; Majorette I; Hcod Moiorcttc 2, 3; Rodiotor Reporter 2, 3; Graduating with Honor She leads the bond, the mighty bond, the pride of SHS. SIGNORIELLO, MARY JOSEPHINE 18 Otis Street Little Mary. College 8irthdoy: December 20 Hobby: lee skating Future: Hair dresser Memory: Alice, Noncy, George, ond Peter Civil Defense 3; Homeroom Treasurer 3 Happy ond goy all through the doy. SILVA, JANET LOUISE 31 Poulino Street Jan, Commercial Birthday: June 14 Future: Office work Memory: Proms Girls' Sports 1, 2; Portia I; Student Council 2, Secretory 3; Players' Club 1, 2, 3, Scholarship Ploy 1, 2; Rodiator Reporter 3; Glee Clubs 1, 2. 3 Stoy as sweet os you ore. SILVA, NANCY CARROLL 9 Carlton Street Non. Commercial Birthdoy: December 27 Hobby: Jokes Pet Peeve Anti-social people Future: Hairdresser Memory: Art Club Art Club 2, 3 Love for others is more important than education. SILVEIRA, STEPHEN LOUIS 33 Wheatland Street Gus. General Birthdoy: January 6 Hobby: Girls Pet Peeve: No smoking limitations Future: Coast Guard Momory: My homeroom tcochcr Proctor 1 Some think the world is mode for fpn and frolic, and so does he. SMAGLIS, SANDRA A. 6 Bailey Rood Sondy. Commercial Birthdoy: October 15 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: Bossy people Future: Modelling Memory: Spcciol periods Bonking 3 Silence never betrays you. SMITH, CAROL ANN 45 Trull Street Smitty. Commercial Birthday: Occcmber 28 Hobby: Skotmg Pet Peeve: Crobby people Future: Secretory Memory: Tech Tournoy Bank Treasurer I, 3; Librory Assist- ant 1 Young, cheerful, ond full of life, Corol will surely make a good wife. SMITH, LAWRENCE M. 92 Putnam Road Lorry. General Birthday. August 14 Hobby: Girls Pet Peeve: Red lights Memory: Doys off A pleosant, amioble, bright young mon who never soys con't , but olwoys I con.” SMITHERS, VIRGINIA ANN 41 Ware Street Ginny. College 8irthdoy. October 24 Hobby: Competitive swimming Homeroom Treasurer I, 2, Proctor I; Bowling I; Basketball I; Swim- ming I, Monoger 2. Coptoin 3; GAA 1, 2. President 3, Cheer- leader 1, 2. 3; Honor Guard I, 2; Class Doy Committee 3; Rodiotor Staff 2, 3; Yearbook Stoff 3; Junior Prom Queen To know her is to love her. SORA8ELLA, ROBERT R. 5 Prospect Hill Avenue Bob. College Birthdoy: Moy 24 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Slow drivers Future: College Memory: Eating sitting down Proctor 1; Civil Defense I. 2, 3. Election Commission 3; Rodiotor Representative 3; Notionol Honor 3 You get what you pay for! SORDILLO, JOSEPH ANTHONY 13A Grandview Avenue Angie. College Birthdoy: March 2 Pet Peeve: Teachers who give too much homework Future: Pharmacist Memory: Mokmg credit Wisdom is knowing whof to do next; virtuo is doing it. Sixty-seven SOTIROS, THOMAS THEODORE 10 Connecticut Avenue Tommy. College Birthdoy: August 31 Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Engineering of Northeostern He whose heart is greof need hove no feor. SOUSA, KATHRYN ANN I Richordson Terroce Koty. Commercial Birthdoy: November 25 Hobby: Dancing Memory: All the sociable kids Future: Secretory Still woters run deep. SOUSA, LOUIS 10 Conwell Street Louie. College Birthdoy: October 19 Hobby: Collecting money Future: School Pet Peeve: Girls who weor knee- socks Memory: Mr. Beover's Algebra class Bend I. 2, 3 Up with your chin, break out with a grin. SOUSA, ROBERT F. 29 Beacon Street Boozer. General Birthdoy: January 10 Hobby: Al's Voricty Pet Peeve: Cuffless ponts Future: Service Memory: Tom Lynch He who loughs lost, loughs best. SOUZA, DOLORES P. 34 Fair fox Street De. Commercial Birthday: Morch 31 Pet Peeve. Boys who do every little thing they are told Future: Comptometer operator Early to bed, early to rise, makes a girl hoppy, weolthy ond wise. SOUZA, JEANETTE MARIE 1097 Broadway Jan. Commercial Birthday: February 7 Hobby: Collecting pictures of fa- mous people Pet Peeve. Girls wearing dungarees Future: Hoirdrcsser Memory: Football team of 54-'55 Amusement is os necessary os lobor. SPIGNESE, SALVATORE 140 School Street Sol. Gcncrol Birthday Morch 20 Hobby: Collecting butterflies Pet Peeve: Girls over six feet toll Future: Undertaker Memory: First ond lost day of school If ever on angel is born, he's not one. SQUIRES, BARBARA A. I Montrose Street Barbie. College Birthday: May 6 Hobby: Collecting glass dogs Pet Peeve: People who know it all Future: Nurse Memory: Footboll games Moiorctte I, 2, 3; Assistant Bonk Clerk 3; Bowling 3; Badminton I; Swimming I Simplicity ond truth dwell in her heart. STANFORD, JAMES P. 109 Wolnut Street Stan. Gencrol 8irthdoy: December 16 Pet Peeve: Women drivers Future: Air Force Memory: Entertoinment Group Boys' Glee Club 1. 2, 3; Entertain- ment Group 1, 2, 3; Music Guild 1. 2, 3 So sweet ond voluble in his discourse. STANGBY. SONJA CHRISTINE 21 Chondlcr Street Chris. Commercial Birthdoy: June 3 Hobby: Piano Pet Peeve: White bucks on boys Future: Bcouticion Memory: Senior year A little leornmg is a dangerous thing. STAUDINGER, JOAN MARIE 12 Florence Street Joonic. Commercial Birthday: January 9 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: People who interrupt con- versations Future: Telephone operator Memory: Borbaro and Pauline Hoppy am I, from core I'm free; why aren't they oil contented like me? STAVROS, STEVEN D. 27 Princeton Street Graecion. College Birthday: Morch 3 Hobby: Coins Pet Peeve: Suedes Future: College Memory: Chemistry in 309 Homeroom Treasurer 2, 3 Nothing is ochieved before it be thoroughly attempted. Sixty-eight STEELE, JOANNE I. 9 Tenney Court Jo. Commercial Birthday: July 7 Hobby: Bowling Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Future: Secretory Memory: My sophomore yoor Graduating with Honor Her very tone is music's own. STEEN, GRACE E. 37A Rogers Avenue Groce. College Birthday: December 14 Hobby: Ice skoting Pet Peeve: To be quiet during special period Future: Laboratory technician Memory: Christmas assemblies Banking 1, 2; National Honor 3; Graduating with Honor A penny saved is o penny earned. STELIN, JANICE G. 45 Montrose Street Jon. Commercial Birthday: August 31 Hobby: Reoding Pet Peeve: Knccsocks Future: Secretory Memory: Football gomes Quiet and sweet in all she does. STILES, MARY L. 79 Marshall Street Mary. College Birthday: August 12 Future: Teoching Memory: Induction into Notional Honor Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entcrtommcnt Group 2, 3; GAA I. 2, 3; Bod- minton, 1, 2; Bowling 1, 2, Cop- toin 3; Notional Honor 2, 3; Ex- ecutive Board GAA 3; Graduating with Honor As pure and perfect os o pearl. STINEHOUR, JEAN EVELYN 33 Belmont Street Pcochie. Commercial Birthday: March 12 Hobby: Records Pet Peeve: Pesky boys Future: Secretary Memory: Mr. Burns If at first you don't succeed, try again. STRANGMAN, LORETTA M. 23 Walnut Road Loretta. General Birthday: September 26 Pet Peeve: Prejudiced people Future: Librarian Memory: World History Honor Guord 2 People olwoys love a person who smiles. STROKES, ROBERT S. 30 Adrian Street Bob. Scientific 8irthdoy: November 23 Hobby: Chess Pet Peeve: Physics test Future: Physicist Memory: Ancient history in Miss Ayers' room Notional Honor 2, 3 'Tis education that makes the man, SUGARMAN, STEPHEN M. 57 Josephine Avenue Steve. College Birthday: July 6 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Kncesocks Future: College Memory: Graduation Bond I, 2, 3 There is no wisdom like fronkness. SULLIVAN, JOHN JOSEPH 3 Ookland Avenue Sully. General Birthday: September 30 Hobby: Girls Pet Peeve: Stuck-up girls Future: Air Force Memory: Sophomore year Silence is more eloquent than words. SWANFELDT, JOHN R. 43 8clknop Street Swonce. College Birthday: June 13 Pet Peeve: Suede shoes Future: Uncertain Lobor is the low of happiness. SYLVESTER, MARGARET LORETTA 63 Hinckley Street Peggy. Commercial Birthdoy: November 2 Hobby: Reoding Pet Peeve: 8oys hitting girls in the corridor Future: Model Memory: Senior yeor GAA 1 I cried because I hod no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet. TABET, BARBARA ANN 51 Whitman Street Barb. Commercial 8irthdoy: June 9 Hobby: Rhythm and Blues Pet Peeve: Conceited people Future: Secretory Memory: Junior yeor in Mr. Moon ey's room Good things come in small pockogcs. Sixty-nine TADDEO, ARNOLD V. 969 Broadwoy Arnie. Commcrciol Birthdoy: June 7 Hobby: Girls Pet Peeve: High closs girls Future: Singing Memory: My six ycors To know him is to like him. TALMO, EVELYN MARIE 24 Hall Street Eppie. College Birthdoy: Januory 4 Hobby: lee skoting Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morn- ing Election Commission 2, 3; GAA I, 2; Junior Red Cross Council 2, 3; Band Corps 1, 2; Homeroom Treasurer I, 3; Notional Honor 3 She is the very essence of honor. TAMBUZZA, JO ANN JACQUELINE 246 School Street Jo. Commercial 8irthdoy: April 29 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Draft Board Future: Farmer's wife Memory: Basketball games GAA 1, 2 She may look quiet, but look ogain. TARGETT, GRAHAM A. 249 Summer Street Lucky. College Birthday: April 21 Hobby: Electronics Pet Peeve: Teachers Future: Atomic engineer Memory: Tech Tourney Glee Club 2 Live today. Tomorrow is not. TASSINARI, MARIE TERESA 17 Prichord Avenue Irish. Commercial 8 irthdoy: June 7 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Vulgar languoge Future: Housewife Memory: Basketball gomes Shy and gentle, kind and sweet. TAVOLARELLA, ANN LORRAINE 259 Highlond Avenue Commcrciol Birthdoy: July 7 Hobby: Tennis Pet Peeve: Work Future: Secretory Homeroom Treasurer I, 2, 3 The three foundations of looming: seeing much, suffering much, ond studying much. TAYLOR, PATRICIA A. 91 Raymond Avenue Pat. Commcrciol Birthdoy: July 1 Hobby: Skoting Pet Peeve: Milk in the lunchroom Future: Secretory Memory: Tech Tourney If silence is golden, os the proverb docs state, she need not fear about her fate. TEDESCO, PAUL F. 75 Joques Street Gus. Commercia! Birthdoy: Moy 17 Pet Peeve: Stuck-up girls Future: To live Memory: The teochers If of first you don't succeed, try, try, again TEEBAGY, JEANETTE KACEER 47 Calvin Street Commercial Birthday: August 2 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Quiet people Future: Secretory Memory: The kids Full of life, full of fun, a good friend to everyone. I TENORE, MICHAEL 54 Oliver Street Mike. Scientific Birthdoy: April 30 Hobby: Driving Pet Peeve: Selfish women Future: Electrical engineering Memory: The Thonksgiving Day gome Don't mind the senior year; it's al- woys darkest before down. THEROUX, ALFRED M. J. 84 Lexington Avenue Fred. General Birthdoy: Moy 23 Hobby: Sports Future: Deportment store work Entertainment Group 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1 Music is his great delight; morning, noon, and even night. THIBAULT, THOMAS LOUIS 22 Cameron Avenue Tommy. College Birthday: December 12 Hobby: A certain girl Pet Peeve: Serious girls Future: College Memory: The office Hockey 1 Strange to say, he likes the todies. Seventy THIBEDEAU, ROBERT JOHN 21 Gront Street Thib. General Birthday: December 31 Pet Peeve: Buttoned shirts Future: U. S. Air Force Bob's a boy who's sure and steady; like a flashlight he's Evercady. TIBBETTS, ROBERTA JANET 10 Prescott Street Bobbie. Commercial Birthday: March 12 Hobby: Music and dancing Pet Peeve: Rainy days vs. stroight hair Future: Telephone operator Memory: Special period in room 145 Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Choir 2; GAA, Swimming 1, 2, 3 A sense of humor is the spice of life. TIERNEY, GEORGE ANTHONY 23 Irving Street General Birthday: March 6 Future: College There you will find what every man needs. TOBEY, MARILYN JOAN 1 Howe Street Mol. College Birthday: October 31 Pet Peeve: Cafeteria Future: Nursing Memory: Special period GAA I, 2, 3; Glee Club I; Bad- minton 1, 2, 3; Bowling I, 2; Banking 1, 2; Swimming 2 It's nice to be important, but more important to be nice. TOLMAN, WARREN L. 30 Tenney Court Morty. College Birthdoy: September 11 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Heovy English books Future: Engineer Memory: Scholarship Play Civil Defense 2, 3; Players' Club 1; Scholarship Play 1 All's well thot ends well. TORODE, JUDITH A. 20 Windsor Road Judy. Commercial Birthdoy: March 9 Hobby: Swimming Pet Peeve: Getting up early Future: Office work Memory: Eating for three lunch shifts Swimming 1, 2; Basketball 1; GAA 1, 2 As fair os a flower in Moy, and as goy- TOUMBAKIS, DANIEL P. 55 Central Street College Birthdoy: October 19 Pet Peeve: Girls who wcor knccsocks Future: Uncle Sam's Army Memory: Coke 1, 2 Be merry if you ore wise. TOWNE, EVELYN ROSE 11 Bonair Street Commercial B'irthdoy: June 10 Hobby: Populor music Pet Peeve: Ignorant people Future: Office work Memory: Boskctball games Sweeter than all the roses. TRIBOU, JAMES W. 16 Summit Street Jimlcss. College Birthday: Moy 6 Hobby: Fixing cars Pet Peeve: James Bryonos Memory: Mr. Burns in oction A little encouragement is the rcot of success. TRIGILIO, JAMES A. 20 Wilson Avenue Jim. Commercial Birthdoy: October 21 Hobby: Cars Pet Peeve: Bermuda shorts Future: Career in the Novy Memory: Miss King Bond 1, 2 Don't put off until tomorrow what you con do todoy. TRINGALE, CARMELA M. 28 Putnom Road Debbie. Commercial Birthday: September 6 Hobby: Doncing Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Future: Hoirdrcsscr Memory: Tech Tourney The greatest truths ore the simplest. TRUBIANO, ROSALIE ANN 50 Heath Street Rosie. College Birthday: February 13 Pet Peeve: Conceited people Future: Boston State Teachers Col- lege Memory: Chemistry in 309 Bohk Corps 1, 2 Full of life, full of fun, she is al- ways on the run. Seventy-one ■ • yf.f TRUDEAU, KENNETH 81 Heath Street m ? Ken. Commercial Birthdoy: September 27 Future: Air Force Memory: Jimmy Noonon Boscboll 1 Sigh no more lodies, he is here! TRUESDALE, KEITH L. 31 Rogers Avenue Trues. Scientific Birthdoy: November 1 Hobby: Drowing Pet Peeve: Suede shoes Future: Acronauticol engineer Memory: Summertime Live and let live. TULLY, MARCIA ANNE 156 Orchard Street College Birthday: March 5 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Waiting for people Future: Nurse Memory: Room 245 Red Cross 3; GAA 2, 3; 8owling 3 A wonderful friend of loveoblo character. TUTELA, ELAINE ELIZABETH 86 Fellswoy West Tut. College Birthday: July 13 Future: Come whot may! Memory: Fun in 315 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Sophomore Glee Club 1; Junior Choir 2; Senior Choir 3; Entertoinment Group 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Bowling I; Swimming I; Radiator Reporter I; All her core wos to be fair. VALENTE, ANNA MARIE 51 Mansfield Street College Birthday: September 23 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Being rushed Future: Medical secretory Memory: Special periods GAA 1, 2. 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3 A still, small voice. VALIANTE, PAUL ROBERT 235 Pearl Street Dugan. General Birthday: November 3 Hobby: Singing Pet Peeve: Dead dances Future: Service Memory: Entertoinment Group Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2, 3 Success is shining in h!s favor. VALLERY, EDWARD 61 Simpson Avenue Vol. General Birthdoy: July 7 Pet Peeve: Girls Hobby: Sports Future: College (I hope!) Memory: The 1954 boseball ond football teams Football 1, 2, 3; Boscboll 1. 2, 3 Hitch your wagon to o stor. VARGELETIS, DENNIS J. 34 Rogers Avenue Denny. General Birthday: July 24 Hobby: Working out ot the Y Pet Peeve: Sitting in school on good doys Memory: Special periods A truer friend we cannot find; his word for everyone is kind. VARTABEDIAN, DAVID K. 124 Josephine Avenue Dave. College Birthdoy: October 31 Ppt Peeve: Fickle girls Future: Air Force pilot Memory: A blonde 5'3 with blue eyes Key Club 3 Must I leovc this pleosant spot? Educotion I hove not ! VARTABEDIAN, GERALD A. 280 Broadway Jerry. General Birthdoy: March 7 Hobby. Records Pet Peeve: Physics homework Future: Army Memory: Staying after school Hurrying is only good for catching flies. VENTURA, JEAN MARIE 17 Virginia Street Jcanie. Commercial Birthdoy: Jonuory 15 Hobby: Singing Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Future: Housewife Memory: Music in 315 Glee Club 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3; En- tertainment Group 1, 2, 3; Sopho- more Glee Club 1; Secretory of Glee Club, Entertainment Group, and Choir 2 Small ond cute, loved by all. VENTURA, RICHARD B. 9 Prospect Hill Avenue Vinty. College Birthday: April 19 Pet Peeve: School Future: College Memory: Mr. Berra's study closses Traffic Squad 1; Election Commis- sion 3; Civil Defense 1, 2, 3 Some ploy to live; I live to ploy. Seventy-two VIOLA, ANTHONY B. 33 Central Street Antoinne. College Birthday: July 7 Hobby: Rodio Future: Radio engineering Memory: Being caught smoking There is no substitute for brains. VITIELLO, JOHN M. 297 Beacon Street Genero I Birthdoy: September 19 Pet Peeve: Buttoned shirt collars Future: Work Memory: Pigeon nests outside Cen- tral building. Silence is more eloquent than words. VIVEIROS, ELAINE M. 29 Durham Ctreet Commercial Birthday: April 26 Hobby: Listening to the radio Pet Peeve: Walking to school Future: Privote secretary Memory: Mr Rooney's English closs Bank Corps 1, 2; Junior Red Cross 2 Laughing here, laughing there, friends, friends everywhere. VIVIAN, ARTHUR DONALD 58 Ibbetson Street Arthur Baby. College Birthday: December 14 Hobby: Numismatics Future: Northcostern U. Innocence is genius. VOISHNIS, LOUISE ANN 4 Canal Lane Lou. College Birthdoy: October 12 Future: Laboratory technician Junior Red Cross Council 1, 2, 3; Radiator Staff 1,2, 3; Girls' Sports I, 2, 3; GAA Treasurer 2, 3; Sec- retary of Aviation Club 3; French Club 2; Honor Guard 1, 2; No- tional Honor 2, 3; Graduating with Honor Little deeds of kindness help to moke the earth happy. WADE, CAROLYN A. 337 Highland Avenue Col. Retoiling Birthdoy: March 1 Memory: Senior Prom Music Groups 1, 2; Civil Defense 1, 2, 3; Junior Choir Vice-Presi- dent 3; Election Commission 1, 2, 3; Notional Honor 2, 3; Gradu- ating wtih Honor A prize personality. WALKER, DOLORES M. 91 Morsholl Street Dec Dec. Commercial Birthday: Januory 3 Hobby: Skoting Pet Peeve: Gossip Future: Housewife She's a friend to oil. WALKER, THERESE ANN 176 Mystic Avenue Terry. Commercial Birthdoy: Januory 9 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Short boys Future: Office work Memory: Sophomore year Laughter is the best medicine. WALLACE, CAROLYN JOYCE 38 Oxford Street Commercial Birthdoy: July 13 Pet Peeve: Classroom clocks thot don't work Future: Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School Memory: The boll gomes Art Club 2, 3; Girls' Glee Club 1, 2. 3; GAA 1; Graduating with Honor Sympathy is never wosted except when you give it to yourself. WASSERMAN, AARON 73 Albion Street Mickey Mouse. College Birthdoy: Moy 25 Hobby: Rodio ond TV repair work Pet Peeve: Having to obey school rulings Future: Moss. Radio ond Telcgroph School Players' Club 1, 2, 3 Aoron, Aaron, where is he? Where is trouble, there is he. WATTS, JUDITH A. 58 Gordon Street Judy. Commercial Birthday: February 16 Hobby: Swimming Pet Peeve: Quiet people Future: I. B. M. Operator Memory: Vocations Many give odvico; few profit by it. WEBSTER, NAOMI ESTHER 77 Columbus Avenue Scuffy. Commercial Birthdoy. December 5 Hobby: Horseback riding Pet Peeve: Adolescent boys Future: Marry someone.toll and live on a ranch Memory: Going oround with Judy What's worthwhile doing is worth doing well. Seventy-three WEENE, LAWRENCE E. 232 School Street Lorry. College Birthdoy: April 4 Hobby: Clorinet Future: College Memory: Running for choirs in lunchroom Bond 1, 2, 3; Notional Honor 2, Treosurer 3; Proctor I, 3; Civil Defense 2, 3 A noble mind the best content- ment hos. WELBY, TERESA M. 89 Temple Street Terry. Generol Birthdoy: April 3 Pet Peeve: Gossipers Future Morrioge Memory: A ccrtoin Tuesdoy with Mory Conroy She's sure to go for. WELCH, ANN MARIE 6 Russell Road Nellie. Commercial Birthdoy: February 6 Pet Peeve: Teosers Future: Telephone operator Memory: Room 143 Glee Club 1 Her quiet manner is indeed a pearl to be treasured. WELCH, JOAN E. 38 Moreland Street Joanic. Commercial Birthday: August 20 Hobby: Collecting records Future: Telephone operator Memory: Breakfast in the lunchroom Bonking 3 The charm of her presence was felt wherever she went. WERNER, MARY F. 7 Fairlee Street Winnie. Commercial Birthday: August 28 Memory: The Junior Prom GAA 1, 2; Library Assistant 2, 3; Bank Corps 1, 2; Homeroom Treasurer 3 A kindly smile ond pretty eyes, she's copoblc for all her size. WEST, DOROTHY J. 6 Hamilton Rood Dot tic. College Birthdoy: December 26 Future: Simmons School of Nursing Memory: Rodiator Room Radiator Staff 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 3; Civil Defense I, 2, 3; Girls' Sports 2, 3; National Honor, Vice- President 3; Graduating with Honor The ideal of courtesy, wit, grace, ond charm. WHEATON, GEORGE H. 11 Horrison Rood College 8irthday: June 17 Pet Peeve: Sisters Future: College Memory: Three weeks without o U. S. History teacher Cross Country 2, 3; Track 2, 3 Here is the quiet ossurance of wis- dom and humor. WHITE, FRANK X. 87 Hudson Street College Birthday: January 10 Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Jozz music Memory: Music Department Boys' Glee Club 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2, 3 8c satisfied with nothing but the best. WILSON, LAWRENCE 25a Moreland Street Larry. General Birthdoy: December 10 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Spectators Future: Service Memory: Football practice Football 2, 3 Touchdown! Touchdown! Touch- down, boys! WILTON, THOMAS L. 26 Oxford Street Tom. College Birthday: November 19 Radiator Staff 1, 2, 3, Yearbook Stoff 3; Good Government Com- mittee 3; Webster 2, Vice-Presi- dent 3; Civil Defense I, 2, 3; Student Aldermonic Session 2; Model U.N. 2, 3; National Honor President 3; Graduating with Honor I'm a slow walker, but I never walk backwards. WITHROW, PATRICIA ANN 234 Cedar Street Pot. Commercial Birthday: November 25 Hobby: Playing tennis Pet Peeve: Short boys Future: Office work Memory: My wonderful senior year Blushing is the color of virtue. WOODMAN, BARBARA GRACE 12 Mortimer Place Woodie. Commercial Birthday: April 10 Future: Nursing Memory: My Classmates Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 1; Rodiator Reporter 1, 2; Good Government 3; Student Council 3; Music Organizations I, 2, 3; Senior Class Vice-President 3 You'll never be disappointed. Seventy-four WRIGHT, RAYMOND A. 37 Quincy Street Roy. College Birthday: July 4 Pet Peeve: Stubborn girls Future: Service Memory: Sixth periods with Miss Stock Better the lost smile thon the first laugh. YURKO, ANNE FRANCIS 601 Somerville Avenue Jo. Retail Birthday: July 12 Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Solcsmen Future: Airline hostess Memory: The Tech Tourney basket- ball games A friendly word, a friendly smile equals a friendship well worth while. ZANGO, HARRIET IRENE 32o Burnside Avenue Harri. College Birthday: September 28 Future: Nuising Memory: Sport activities Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Secretary Sophomore and Junior Clubs; Sym- phony Guild 1; Pan Americon I Entertainment Group 1, 2 Where there's fun, she's alwoys in it; Never still for half a minute. ZECCHILLI, BETTY 100 Central Street Kelly. Commercial Birthday: September 4 Hobby: Working Pet Peeve: Boys looking in mirrors Future: Housewife Memory: Tcochcrs! Full of energy and laughter. ZENGO, ALBERT N. 24r Cherry Street Al. College Birthdoy: July 12 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Little girls with big eors Future: Dentist Memory: A blonde and brunette Student Council 2; Civil Defense 1, 2; Golf 1. 2, 3 A little nonsense now ond then is relished by the best of men. ZICCONI, JOHN B. 40 Derby Street Zckc. College Birthdoy: July 5 Hobby: Eating Pet Peeve: Pesky, Som ond Dick Future: College Memory: Buttoning collar Proctor 3 Don't do todoy whot you can do tomorrow. ZIRPOLO, FREDERICK JOHN 282 Highland Avenue Zip. General Birthdoy: June 30 Hobby: Hot rods Pet Peeve: Mr. Martin not playing on my team Future: Wine, women and song Memory: Nights after school All the day he's goy and blithe; may he remain so throughout life. HUNT, CECIL J. 21 Scwoll Street General Birthday: Morch 24 Pet Peeve: Girls who wear kneesocks Future: Business school V.'hen ony mischief has begun, he's alwoys there and full of fun. McNAMARA, JEREMIAH J. 43 Kent Street Moc. Genero I Birthday: July 4 Pet Peeve: School Future: Service A sunny disposition defies all clouds. NAIMO, VICTOR C. 2 Wheeler Street Vic. General Birthday: March 12 Hobby: Swimming Pet Peeve: School Future: Army Memory: Going to cot in lunch- room O, how I hate to get up in the morning! ROLLINS, RICHARD CHARLES 23 Berkeley Street Rex. College Birthdoy: June 11 Hobby: Cars Pet Peeve: Anything to do with school Future: Uncle Som Memory: The day I left SHS Ye gods—how he will talk! TANNER. HENRY F. 12a Lelond Street Hank. General Birthday: August 12 Pet Peeve: Silly girls Future: Navy It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. Seventy-five BARRY, ROBERT EDWARD 3 Maple Avenue Bob. General Birthday: November 11 Pet Peeve: Buttoned collars Future: Uncle Sam Memory: Mr. Mortin He came to Somerville to study hord, and also left the desks unscorrcd. BUSBY, CAROL ANN 94 Conwcll Avenue Buzzy. Commercial Birthday: July 12 Future: Airline hostess Memory: Vocations Honor Guard 1; Camera Club 1 Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul. BERTE, WILLIAM JOSEPH 32 Linwood Street Billy. Commercial Birthday: Moy 7 Hobby: Repair work Pet Peeve: Dig it Future: Navy Memory: The whole school A penny saved is a penny earned. (Camera CURRAN, JOSEPH P. 48 Ware Street Joe. Commercial 8irthdoy: March 8 Pet Peeve: Building Masters Future: Cowboy Memory: Main office Lost but not least. Di MEO, ANTHONY S. 96 Conwell Avenue Tony. Scientific Birthdoy: August 21 Pet Peeve: Rising in the morning Future: College Memory: Special period Act well your part; there all honor lies. DRURY, PATRICIA JOANNE 116 Ccdor Street Beany. Commercial Birthday: January 8 Hobby: Boys Pet Peeve: Little brothers Future: To marry a millionaire Memory: The football games We only port to meet again. GHIONI, VINCENT EDWARD 18 Holyoke Rood Vinny. Generol Birthdoy: October 10 Hobby: Gun collecting Pet Peeve: Grumpy people Future: Mechanic Memory: Gym period I come, I saw, I conquered. MORAN, CAROL 25 Honcock Street Mo. Commercial Birthdoy: December 17 Future: Typist Memory: My first day at SHS Chairman of Netherlands Delega- tion at Student UN Session 2; Harvard U.N. Session 3 Everywhere in life, the true question is not what we gain but what we do. MOREAU, PAUL 86 Myrtle Street General Birthdoy: February 21 Hobby: Staying out late Future: Morincs Baseball 1 Here's the boy who loves his books ond is not at all shy on looks. SILVA, CHARLES RICHARD 16 Durham Street Chuck. General Birthday: July 31 Hobby: Hunting Future: Diesel engineering Memory: Graduation Day As he thinketh in his heart so is he. BODKIN, BARBARA A. 5 Everett Avenue Commercial Birthdoy: November 3 Hobby: Work Pet Peeve: Friendly people Future: Marriage Memory: Joan Stovdinger A friend in need is a friend indeed GIANGRANDE, THOMAS R. 64 Sycomore Street Tommy. Commercial Birthday: Morch 7 Hobby: Cars Pet Peeve: Fords Future: College Memory: Astronomy Sleep on ond dream awhile! SULLIVAN, FREDERICK J. 20 Pembroke Street Sully. General Birthdoy: Jonuory 29 Hobby: Photography Pet Peeve: Sixth periods Future: Engineering School Memory: Class Day Merry ond carefree he winds his woy. CASCIO, LIONELL ART 99 Franklin Street Butch. Generol Birthday: March 5 Hobby: Rods Pet Peeve: Neckties Future: Army Memory: Wearing a necktie for the first time in six ycors He doesn't know what he's going to do, but whatever it is he'll follow it through. JACKSON, ROBERT G. 139 Hillside Road Bob. General Birthday: February 11 Hobby: Music Future: Stole Police Memory: Watching the football gomes Art Club 2, 3; Student Council 2, Treasurer 3; Homeroom Treasurer 3 A great kid with o heart of gold. TERMITE, TIMOTHY Q. Ilia Central Building T.T. Woodworking Birthdoy: February 31 Hobby: Munching Pet Peeve: Hord wood Future: Bbston lumber yard Memory: Devouring extra chairs in the lunchroom Webster 1, 2. 3, 4 I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree. Seventy-six «■c-o 1— j DEDICATED TO THE PREPARATION OF YCVTH { FOR THE RESPONSI Bl LI TIES OF LIFE • Y$; -- , 1 , To thee, our almo moter. We bid o fond farewell To teachers and to classrooms And friends we knew so well. As through the world we journey. The lessons you have taught Will be on hand to guide us In action, word, and thought. Oh let us all remember Your colors red and blue. And may the things they stand for Make us forever true. Seventy-seven RONALD BAPTISTE President WALDA CCREETT Secretory PATRICIA FLAHERTY Vice-President HERBERT GORDON Treosurer September 10, 1953 marked the debut of the Class of '56 at Somerville High. We storted our high school career by electing Potricia Flaherty, Dorothy McCor- mick, Ronold Boptiste, and Robert McLucos to the Sophomore Executive Committee; and Elizabeth Ander- son, Lorraine Maxwell, Dovid Brennan, ond Michael Gormley to Student Council. Elaine Kotell, Diane Doggetf, Pot Flaherty, Waldo Corbett, Stephen Horris, and John Knight were accepted by the Radiator Staff. Pete Clarey represented us on the vorsity basketball team. The entire school was sad- dened by an injury to football star Roy Ogonowsky which sidelined him for his high school coreer. Before closing our sophomore year with o successful Hop in June, we elected class officers: Ronald Bap- tiste, president; Patricia Flaherty, vice-president; Waldo Corbett, secretory; ond Herbert Gordon, treasurer. Barbara Drinkwater, Lorraine Maxwell, David Brennan, ond Michael Gormley were elected to the Student Council. Elizabeth Anderson was chosen Junior Vice President of the Council. Our Junior Night Committee of Carol Flynn, Dotty McCormick, Bob Bredin, Dovid Brennan, ond Jack Knight planned our beautiful Junior Dance. Jack Sullivan and Vinnie Corcoron have been chosen to lead the Red and Blue” to their gridiron victories next season in our new stadium. Russ Barker, Jimmy Whelan, Bob Pickett, ond Vin Goodridge mode the vorsity basketball team, ond Jim Blackburn was a state champion in track. The Junior Closs has continued on excellent scholastic record for the past two years, headed by Solvotore Fantosio, Waldo Corbett, Patricia Flaherty, Stephen Horris, Eloine Kotell, ond Diane Zinck. Having done so well these lost two years, it is no winder that we look forword to our senior year with great expectancy. WALDA CORBETT, Closs Secretory Eighty JJuniori (top left)—Oh, thot chemistry! (top right)—Junior Night Committee: Dotty McCor- mick, Corol Flynn, Dovid 8rcnnon, John Knight, and Robert Bredin (below, left)—Third year Latin (below, right)—Junior bosketball: Barker, Pickett, Goodndgc, Whalen, Knight, and Rigozio Soph lomored (top)—Geometry closs (center)—Girls gym closs (bottom)—Sophomore boskctbotl: Spurio, Shields, DcFusco, Pcorson, Murphy, Webber, Caruso. Coforello, ond Mochi Why did they make this school so big? How do I get to room 248? These ore questions which we poor sophomores re- peated often during our first few days at Somerville High. Since we entered the school on September 9, 1954 as three distinct groups, representing the three junior highs, we have become one body, the class of 1957. Our scholastic leaders hove stepped into place, headed by Carol Fields, Helen Pcnta, Carol Pottcrton, Judith Tarantino, Polyann Torutis, Pouline Wetmore, and Corol Wright. We are proud to announce thot six of our boys made the varsity footboll teom: Hal Webber, Ron Mochi, Mike McLaughlin, Bob Castignoli, Nick Zohorias, and Don Corcoran. Out on the field to cheer them on were thirteen sophomore cheerleaders. Our clossmate Corol Rollins won the Red Feather Speaking Contest in o school-wide competition. Wearing the colors of the Red and Blue on the bosket- ball court were sophomores Bobby Coruso, Jock Mullen, Walter Shields, Roger Pcorson, Alan Spurio, Harold Webber, Angelo DeFusco, Joe Cofarello, and Ron Mochi. Sophomore Jock O'Brien starred in track. The Sophomore Girls' Glee Club elected as officers: Janet Loyte, Glenda Parke, Judy Johnson, Notalie Do- Costo, and Roberto Thomas. Our girl athletes included Josephine Grassio, Dorothy DeMita, Jonet Govoni, Deanna Bovernick, Eleanor Glynn, Corol LaCoprio, Bonnie Graham, Debra Mabel, Angela Biondo, Carol Rimkus, and Rita Barrett. In December we elected an Executive Committee of Robert Giordono, Dorothy DeMita, Joan Ashton, ond Edward Pignone. To represent us in the Student Council we chose Ruth Akerley, Judy Johnson, Poul Schoefer, ond Carl Sakakeeny. All these accomplishments by only sophomores! Watch for us next year os we go on to even greater achievements. DOROTHY DeMITA, Executive Committee Eighty-three p JP Yjatlonal JJc onor Fother, we stood before Thee. Heor us in this, our proyer. Thou ort the Greot ond Mighty. Help us to do ond dare. Keep us from sin ond scorning. No evil thoughts con hover Where Thou dost abide. 0 God, keep us. Thy children. Pure in deed ond word. All through our life we'll need Thee, O Thou, our Shepherd. We hove our weaknesses. But if ot lost we conquer. We proy Thou'lt soy, Well done. I will be o loyol member of the Notional Honor Society in Somerville High School; steodfost in my pur- pose to abide by the right, to serve oil just causes, ond to seek the truth with my whole heart. I would prize scholarship os o sacred trust, ond o noble chorocter os my most valued possession. Beneath the banner of Honor and Progress, I would loyolly serve. Of icm President—John Holmy Vice-President—Mary Coholon Secretory—Isabelle Moorodion Treosurer—Lawrence Weene Student Council Representative—Charles Brophy 1. Clara Potalono, Mory Coholon, Rose Marie Nordello,, Beverly Conn, Frances Accorto, Cecelia Keller, Louise Voishms, and Tcrcso Foppiono. 2. Robert Rudolph, Isobelle Moorodion, Mory Stiles, Roberto Grant, Eileen Geer, Corolyn Wode, Jane Emerson, Dorothy Doy, ond Charles Brophy. 3. Robert Ghioni, Edmund Lc Blonc, John Holmy, Robert Strokes, Lawrence Weene, Eorlc Prentiss, Richord Burns, and Steve Kourepenis. Eighty-six Left to right: 1—Thomas Kelly, Carolyn Wallace, Borbora Rodochia, Carole Honsen, Dorothy Bcrnicchi. Elizabeth Money, Dorothy West, Lois Howlorvd, Alice Corey, Antoinette Romano, Paul Hcneghan. 2—Irene Bollotta, Potricio Sample, Josephine Ciccoricllo, Corol Grccnough, Mary Macicl, Potricio Risscr, Judith Anderson, Borbara Flynn, Rosalind Anderson, Adrienne Gronde, Grace Steen. 3—Roger Plummer, Laurence Humber, Francis Dean, Rosalie Colozzo, Laura Reid, Ruth Keddy, Evelyn Talmo, Helene Mangon, Robert Arnopp Robert Sorabella. 4 -Stanley Pearlson, Herbert Bourne, Alan Pierce, Thomas Wilton, Robert Carlton, Henry Dionne. Yjat Iona l onor One of the school's most revered organizations is the Notional Honor Society. Judged on the bosis of their service, scholarship, leadership, and character, a few pupils every year are honored by election to the society. President—Thomas Wilton Vice-President—Dorothy West Secretary—Jone Emerson Treasurer—Alan Pierce The Notional Honor Society affords its members pres- tige, and often aids them in securing higher positions in the business ond professional worlds. BOVS STATE 1954—ALAN PIERCE, ROBERT GHIONI, ROBERT CARLTON, AND CHARLES BROPHY Eighty-seven Loft to right: Morio Jackowitch, Waldo Corbott, Thomas Wilton. Judith Anderson, Joseph OiModtea, or.d Barbara Woodman. (government The third Good Government Executive Committee of Somerville High School, under the direction of Miss Mary Holl, hos conducted on extensive program, including all phoses of our government: local, state, federol and in- ternational. Thirty students presented a forum on the discussion of juvenile delinquency before the school in our Cloyton Ellis Holl. Our committees exchanged with the Natick High School group which sow another demonstration of' this forum, and a meeting of the Somerville Board of Aldermen. On Good Government Day, March II, at the Stote House, Judy Anderson, member of the committee, pre- sided os Speaker of the House of Representatives under the direction of House Speaker, Michael F. Skerry. On March 8, our Committee ployed host to forty students from public and private schools in the northern half of Middlesex County. Many of our notable city fathers relinquished two hours of their valuable time to attend a luncheon and the session. Fifteen students participated in a mock enactment of the United Nations at Horvard University where they discussed Peoce ond Security, the Power Feotures of the United Nations. Our committee attended a model session of the Fed- erol Congress at Springfield on April 1-2. They submitted bills favoring the ballot for eighteen-year-olds, ond statehood for Hawaii and Alaska. The committee sponsored four students who recorded a youth forum on teacher-pupil relationship for Radio Station WCOP. Surely we could not have had a more complete or more successful progrom. Eighty-eight Top—Dclcgotcs to United Nations Session ot Harvard Center—Forum on Juvenile Delinquency Below—Election Commission Eicihty-nine Upon the bosis of dependability, character, and gen- eral leadership, each homeroom class chose a proctor ond ossistont proctor at the beginning of the school year. The proctors acted os leaders in oil activities per- toining to their respective homerooms and olso tried to justify ond eorn the respect of the members of the faculty. The proctors are the contact men of S.H.S. Their work ond personality create either on enthusiastic or on inoctice school spirit in their homerooms. Under the guidance of Miss Hall, they hove collected closs dues, prepared check lists for student voting, dis- tributed information from the headmaster, led the sup- port of school activities, and represented their home- rooms in many school matters. The success of many campaigns ond drives, such as the March of Dimes, the Heart Fund, the Red Feather, and Tuberculosis Seol depends upon their united effort. The untiring, efficient leadership of the proctors has again saved others much footwork. They ore a bosic unit of organization in Somerville High. 1— Dorothy Doy, Barbara Ross, Potricia Risscr, Robert Couture, Walter Mottos, Mary Mullen. 2— Betty Birkemose, Carmela Tringale, Marilyn Bertrand, Thomas Kelly, Herbert Bourne, Marilyn MocDonald, Williom Byers, Edward Kelley. 3— Carol Busby, Leo Schofield, Lawrence Weene, Thomas McNomaro, George McLaughlin, Richord Anderson. 4— Paul Pini, Robert Dovidio, Ellen Clarke, Bruce Brown, Anthony Russo. Ninety )—Thomos Kelly, Mary Gosbee, Robert Rudolph, Elizabeth Anderson, Joseph DiModica, Marilyn MacDonald, Robert Jockson, Judith Anderson, Elias Ashcy. 2—Barbara Drinkwater, Patricio Flaherty, Ronald Baptiste, Borbora Fogone, Herbert Gordon, Elizobeth Brunet, Richord Howe, Lorraine Maxwell, Anthony DaCosto, Woldo Corbett, Dovid Brennon, Michael Gormley, Anne Brcnnon, Barbara Woodman. Student (douncil This yeor the representatives from the various organi- zations in the school, and the elected representatives ond closs officers of the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore dosses solved many student problems. Officers were: President, Joseph DiModico; Senior Vice-President, Robert Rudolph; Junior Vice-President, Elizabeth Anderson; Secretory, Marilyn MacDonald; ond Treosurer, Robert Jockson. The Student Council started its work by helping the bonk in its drive for 100 per cent bonking on the first doy. The Council held its onnuol donee on November 5th ond the donee proved to be one of the best this yeor. On November 20th several members of the Council ottended the Student Council Convention ot Randolph High School ond then returned with many new ideos for improving the Council's service to the school. On November I 5th Miss Brown introduced Mr. Hegorty who become the advisor for the rest of the yeor. A few weeks later Miss Brown was presented o Silver Paul Revere Bowl by the Council in appreciation of her assist- ance to the Student Council. Under Robert Rudolph's direction the possibility of holding weekly meetings was investigated and the Council decided to continue bi- weekly meetings. The Council aided the Library in getting the various organizations to moke posters for the first Parent-Teachers Association Meeting. On March 21, 1955 the Student Council established its Annual Scholarship of $100 to be awarded to o member of the graduating closs with preference given to Student Council members. The Council did o wonderful job in directing the March of Dimes ond Red Feather drives. This was surely o very busy ond fruitful yeor for the Council. Ninety-one ■. • 1 --Woldo Ctrbctf, Beverly Cor.n, Dione Doggett. Louise Voishnis, Virgmio Smithers, Patricio Flaherty, Dorothy West, Jane Emerson, Elaine Kotell, Mary Caholon, Roberto Grant, Elena Ciono. 2—Robert Cor.ton, Stephen Horns, Eorlc Prentiss, Rosalie Colozzo, Thomas Wilton. Josephine Ciccoriello. John Knight, Carole Meadows, Robert Rudolph, Marie Lonero, Richard Howe. Amidst the laughter, the chess gome, the melodies (?) of the bond next door, and the clicking of the type- writer keys in the 9' by 6' Radiator Room, the staff vigorously scurried about to get their assignments ready for the November, Jonuary, March, and May issues. That positively zany atmosphere was borne with fortitude by Editor-in-chief Bob Carlton, who usually was tearing his hoir looking for one of the assignments beneoth the debris of everyone's homework, lunch wrappers, ond text- books. Business Managers Paul Heneghan, Janie Emerson, Bob Rudolph, ond Stephen Horris divided their time among the files in room 108, the Editorial Room 1 ! -1 A, ond the library, where they met with the reporters to encourage them to round up subscriptions. Mary Coholon ond Roberto Grant worked to produce poems, while Louise Voishnis ond Alan Bedrosion gathered Chotter. Bev Conn ond Dick Howe often pondered over the many art problems of the yearbook, while Junior Editor Pot Floherty, Elaine Kotell, ond Elena Ciono ducked among the wings of our prized Pogo-Mobile to com- plete their homework for the next period. In the center of these merry groups were our debating Webster boys, Eorle Prentiss, composing Royol Gems in his sanctuary behind the door, and Tom Wilton, who mode his debut in public life. The din was supplemented by the beautiful voices of Dottie West, Ginny Smithers, ond Woldo Corbett raised to the tune of I Luv Bosco. All the while continued the click, cla’k, clatter, clat- ter of typewriter keys, swiftly punched by Corcle Meadows, Jo Ciccoriello, Rosolie Colozzo, ond Mcrie Lonero. Despite all the distractions, the staff still manoged to put out the best high school mogozine in New Eng- lond, ond to odd o few more awards to the extensive col- lection now covering the walls of 1 1 1 A. Ninety-two iejc ro56 1— Anthony Cimorelli, Evelyn Tolmo, Elios Ashey, Louise Voishnis, Dione Zmek, Lourence Humber, Mane Viola, Rose Lionefti. 2— Doniel Catanzarvo, Patricia Anderson, Judith Tarentino, Fronces Adams, Anne Kelley, Clifford Johnston, Carole Stewart, Moric Frcnc, Edith Dunn, Mary B'ucklcy, John Ho'my. ship box, displayed in the librory, was a major project. It was a box of pictures of our high school activities, essays ond art work. Actually, it wos a ponoromo of the Somerville High School. Some of the council members who met frequently to work on this project were Elios Ashey, Louise Voishnis, Evelyn Tolmo, Lourence Humber, Marie Violo, Carol Stcwort, ond Diane Zinck. In October the membership compoign wos o success under the direction of John Holmy, Lourence Humber, ond Miss King, faculty advisor. They will conduct the Memoriol Doy penny drive, which brings funds to deco- rate War Monuments on Memorial Doy. Fifteen girls, under the direction of Dione Zinck, dressed dolls for children's words. Doris Thompson and Potricio Griffin worked os clericol assistants in the Somerville Red Cross office. Every homeroom hod o Junior Red Cross representa- tive. The council members ond homeroom represento- tivs con be proud of their good works in community service. ,■ The Junior Red Cross organization encourages young people to participate in community service ond in activi- ties to promote good will among the young people of oil notions. This year the J. R. C. hos done much to empnosize these two goals. For instance, the International Friend- Ninety-four FRONT—James Bryonos. 1— William Belcher, Ronald Roposo, William Rhoda, Joy Shannon, Gregory Testo, Dovid McLaughlin. 2— Donald Lonchcster, William O'Brien, Salvotorc Fantosia, Richard Peters, Michael Lonza. 3— John Voresi, Robert Souzo, Anthony DoCosto, Daniel Strobonc, Frederick MoeFodgen. _S cjfUad Where's your corridor permit? You can't get through until the bell rings! These were two sentences repeoted many times o doy by oil Traffic Squod members os they kept order throughout the corridors of the school. The Squod, solely o service organization, constitutes o vitol force in the pattern of school activities. Aside from their regular duties, members ore called on to ossist in the various social activities sponsored by school orgonizotions, such os ushering at concerts, ploys, and the Storlet Show. In working for the common good of their fellow students these young men developed leadership and co- operation. At many times we may hove felt annoyed ot their insistence thot we show them our corridor permit. Their bulldog grip moy hove been distrubing, but they ore to be admired for keeping the Traffic Squad rules. Leading the Squad were their officers, Jomes Bryonos, Chief; Joy Shannon, assistant chief, Robert Strokes, Williom Rhodo, and Gregory Testa, commonders; and Mrs. McDonnell, faculty advisor. There were seven seniors on the Squad: James Bryonos, Anthony DoCosto, Fred MacFadgen, William Rhodo, William Roderick, Robert Sousa, and Robert Strokes. Without the boys of the Troffic Squad Somerville High would not be the Orderly school it is. Ninety-five 1— Ann Hilfcrty, Dione Wcoglc, Volcric Bircholl, Anthony Cimorelli, Sonjo Swanson, Dianne Zinck; Nancy Silva, Barbara Bettencourt, Elizabeth Anderson, Carolyn Wallace. 2— Rosalie Drago. Manuel Freitos, Herbert Gordon, Robert Brcdin. Robert Jackson, Rirhard Boyce, James Hoft, Robert Buckley, Morco Morchi. The Art Club, orgonized in 1947, wos o group of talented Juniors and Seniors who met for advonced ond special art projects. Besides the business meetings. held eve.y Monday during the special period in room 400, under the direction of Miss Hazel Smith ond Miss Mary O'Keefe, the pupils had two workshop periods a week, on Tuesdoys and Fridays, which prospective Sophomore members attended. Among the vorious projects were posters for the foot- ball games, for the square dance, and for the Starlet Show; attractive scrapbooks for the Junior Red Cross, nearly three hundred red-and-blue crepe paper “Shakers for the Tourney games, and Valentine and Easter posters for veterons' hospitols. The biggest project of the year was the planning and making of the Senior Prom decora- tions. Directing ond working with nearly a hundred volunteers, the members ond advisors produced an effect at the prom we shall never forget. Besides several ort gallery trips, the girls ond boys enjoyed o square dance, held this year on Januory 8 at the Hotel Woodbridge. The hard-working officers were President, Anthony Cimorelli; Vice-President, Eliz- cbeth Anderson; Recording Secretary, Rosolie Drago; Corresponding Secretory, Carolyn Wallace; Treasurer, James Hoff; Student Council Representative, Laura Reid. Ninety-six Since lock of free time in school hondicaps ambitious organizations such os the Comero Club, it wos necessary to do much experimental work outside of school. Students met to take ond develop pictures of activities at the Somerville V. M. C. A. The expense involved in printing, developing, or enlarging done in the dark room at school, was met by the dues paid by the club members. At one meeting, o United Press Wire Photography and Camero man lectured on photogrophicol fundamentals of motion pictures ond television. There was emphasis, also, on the study of the theory of photogrophy. As Mr. De Angelis would say, Photog- raphy is on art, a teaching ... School photography prepares students for the future. Boys moy find positions in the motion picture or televi- sion industries. Girls may become models in large studios. Photogrophy moy continue as o favorite pas- time or hobby. One thing is certain—the Camero Club members will always have fond memories of the enjoy- cble times they had at S. H. S. The officers were: Mary Buckley, president; Alice Flaherty, vice-president; Ruthonne Koye, secretary; Betty Brunet, treasurer; Dolores Cummings, Student Council representative. (Camera Right—Mory Buckley, Dolores Cummings, Annie Cornelio, Alice Flohcrfy, Elizabeth Brunet. Seated—Joanne Hoyes, Mory Conroy, Marilyn Gove, Jeanette Bcrtolaccini, Jeonette Holland, Angelo Biondo, Eileen Cosscrly, Noncv Piccolo, Janet Tourosi, Frances Whelan. Standing—Emily Bisesti, Mr. DeAngelis, Pearl Johnson, Morgaret Ojo, Mone Indelicato, Katherine Nickerson, Noncy Boraks, Kathleen Olson, Madeline Buonomo, Corolyn Niles, Anno D.Ciccio, Ruthonne Kaye, Diona Griswold. Ninety-seven The Civil Defense Detochment, directed by Miss Anno Connor, increosed its membership to a totol of fifty-two boys ond girls. The elected officers of the C.D.D. were: Robert Corl- ton, president; Louis Rigoli, vice-president; ond Alan Pierce, secretary. Salvatore Fantasia participated in a demonstration in the Red Cross on Parade program. Some of the C.D.D.'s members helped with the preparations of o city-wide public meeting in Clayton Ellis Auditorium. At this meeting experts in the field of evacuaton ex- plained the Massachusetts program of civilion evacua- tion in the event of on oeriol attack. One of the yeor's highlights wos on exhibition by Mr. Alfred Spitol, the Assistant Director of the Boston First Aid Chapter, of an innovation in First Aid demonstra- tions. Civil Defense members learned how to use theotri- col cosmetics to produce real istic-looking injuries for demonstration purposes ond gove o display ot Grant's department store on the correct method of bandaging wounds. Later in the year Mr. Spitol showed the C.D.D. a tec- hnique, just recently developed, in artificial respiration. Somerville High is proud of its Civil Defense Detach- ment for the fine work it has done to give Somerville's citizens a better knowledge of the Civil Defense progrom. L )etacLment FRONT—Robert Carlton. 1— -Alan Pierce, Lawrence Wocnc, Valeric Birchall, Frances Adams, Patricia Sample, Dorothy West, Mary Signoricllo, Alice Carey, Mary Mocicl. 2— Louis Rigali, Edward Arnold, Robert Jamieson, Richard Ventura, Robert Sorobcllo, Joseph Anostos, Mary Angelo, Lou How- land, Isabelle Mooradion, Clara Potolano, Mary Gahalan, Miss Connor. 3— Thomos Wilton, Salvatore DcVellis, Eorlc Prentiss, Henry Dionne, Ruth Kcddy, Marioric B'oirett, Ernest Eromo, Warren Tolman. Ninety-eight Adrienne Gronde, Mary Maciei, Virginia Van Stccnsburg, Rose lie Rovcllt. Joan Berry, Doris Lynch, Morion Mortenson, Geraldine Buckley, Mary Mommolo, Mane Violo, Maryann McKay, Betty Hopkins, Penny Chapin, Hilda Mucci, Mary Lydon, Virginia McManus, Roberto Grant. Each year we hove the privilege of recording in the yearbook the progress of our school library. This wos o banner year. About four hundred new books were odded to the col- lection. These non-fiction books ond new fiction books i were entered in the ledgers ond files by the hord-working library ossistonts. The ossistonts hove learned how to keep in order the two catalogue files, the troy in which the book cords ore kept, and the books on the shelves. The ossistonts hove been tought how to fill out reserve cords, to file ond record the periodicals to which the library subscribes, ond to moke out those overdue notices which pupils were often plagued with. Our faculty librarian believes thot in order to moke the library more attractive to the pupils he must brighten it up. To achieve this end he orronged eye-cotching book displays, end has placed many of our trophies on pedestals. Among the students taking advantage of library fa- cilities, members of the faculty may be found using the reference books. The assistants check out the teach- ers' choice of books oleng with the students'. Such joint use of the library raised the circulation, which continued to climb every month. The library ossistonts were sincere, hord-working pupils, ond Mr. Hickey greatly appreciated their help in making the library the pleasant place it is in which to complete difficult homework assignments. Ninety-nine 1— Jonct Silvo, Chorlotte Coughlin, Joanne Hoyes, Carol Potterton, Mary Model, Marcio Edelstcm, Carole Earley, Madeline Buonomo, Ardienne Grande, Maureen Joyce, Frances Accorto, Mrs. McDonnell, Earle Prentiss. 2— Marjorie Barrett, David Brennan, Michael Gormley, Lorraine Moxwcll, Gale Berman, Dorothy Shubow, Natalie Morrissey, Anne MacLeod. 3— Nancy Mclsaoc, Claire Mclsaac, Barbara Fogone, Laura Reid, Eleno Ciano, Lucille Ventura, Dorothea DiCiaccia, Mary Tuccclli, Ann Hilferty. 4— John Knight, Laurence Humber, Elaine Kotell, Mary Gosbee, Lynn Brezinsky, Irene Hcffron, Gina Parisse, Marie Mostrongclo, Roscmoric Moiello, Morie Godolini, Michele Poiziolc, Herbert Bourne. 5— John Culpon, Robert Kcniston, Robert Couture, Frank Marciello, Salvatore Fantosia. The Players' Club participated in the Massachusetts Drama Festival, the first trials of which were held at Reading, Morch 19. The Heritage of Wimpole Street was presented by Frances Accorto, Marjorie Barrett, David Brennon, Anne McLeod, and Earle Prentiss; it received a rating of good from the judges. Members of the club were often on television, WTAO Channel 56, showing the process of putting on o scholar- ship play, from the initial choosing of the ploy through line and action reheorsals. They also participated in an hour-long Somerville High Tolent show on chonnel 56. The scholarship play, presented in Clayton Ellis Auditorium in January, wos Cheaper by the Dozen. Mr. Ireland gave his consent for on additional perform- ance during school hours, with a 25 cents admission charge. The holl wos packed, and the lines, olong with Father's whistle often brought the audience to their feet with laughter. Leading the club on to a most successful year were the officers: Frances Accorto, president; Elias Ashey, vice-president; Earle Prentiss, secretary; Herbert Bourne, treasurer; Aaron Wossermon, Student Council repre- sentative; ond director Mrs. McDonnell. One hundred cLolarslii, ( ast: HERBERT BOURNE MARJORIE BARRETT FRANCES ACCORTO ANN McLEOD ROBERT COUTURE EARLE PRENTISS MARY GOSBEE ELIAS ASHEY FRANK MARCIELLO DAVID BRENNAN JOHN BARRETT ELAINE KOTELL IRENE HEFFRON 8AR8ARA FAGONE JOHN KNIGHT ROBERT PICKETT Lost foil the members of Portio, led by their officers, Beverly Conn, president; Mory Coholon, vice-president; Jonet Silva, secretory; Laura Reid, treasurer; and Elizo- beth Anderson, morsholl; planned o very timely de- bote for their open house. Because o member of the school committee prohibited this debate, their ambitious plans fell flot and their advisor felt compelled to resign. The best laid plans of mice and men . Yes, their ambitious plons were squelched, but the girls of Portia continued to hold regular, authorized meetings to plon their annual donee. Undoubtedly the most unusuol dance held this year, Portia's Orchid Festival was also one of the prettiest. Eoch girl wore her favor, a baby orchid fresh from Hawaii. Eleonor Willwerth wos crowned Miss Portia by the disc jockey. Bob Cloyton. The proceeds from this dance hove cnobled Portia to give onother scholarship of graduation this year. In January new members were welcomed into the club, and mony interesting debates and discussions were held, such os Should There Be a Curfew for Teen- ogrs? and Should Teenagers Go Steady? The girls celebrated Valentine's Doy with a party ot the Hotel Woodbridge, and in June closed a very unusuol, but nevertheless successful year with their troditionol dinner party. President Beverly Conn did a magnificent job in serv- ing not only os president but also as odvisor, planning de- botes and o varied schedule for the yeor. Congratulations, Beverly! 1— Loura Reid, Ann Hilferty, Barboro Fogone, Rosemarie Maiello, Mary Cohalan, Patricio Flaherty. 2— Eleno Ciano, Marie Donnorumo, Marcio Edclstein, Janet Silvo, Beverly Conn, Ann MacLeod, Elizabeth Anderson, Elaine Kofcll. j, ...j One hundred two David Brennan, Daniel Freitas, Paul Prentiss, Alan Pierce, Thomas Wilton, Farle Prentiss, Robert Corltcn. With o new constitution, o new advisor, Mr. Thornton, ond o very enthusiastic group of members, the Webster Deboting Society elected to office: President, Earle Prentiss; Vice-President, Thomos Wilton; Secretary, Robert Carlton; Treasurer, Daniel Freitas; Student Council Representative, Paul Heneghan; ond News Man- ager, Alan Pierce. A monthly debate was held within the club. Such subjects os the blockade of Red China, public ownership of power, ond stotehood for Hawaii were discussed. Debates were held in competition with Medford and Everett. The winner of the Webster Annual Oratorical Contest was Edword Sulesky. Second and third respectively were Robert Carlton and Paul Heneghan. The president and vice-president judged the contest, ond the winner's name wos engroved on a gold plaque, while names of the second and third place winners were inscribed on an illuminated scroll. The members of Webster acquitted themselves favor- ably in S. H. S. oratorical contests. President Eorle Prentiss won both the American Legion and Hearst Oratorical owords. Juniors Stephen Harris and Poul Prentiss represented Webster in the debote with Medford and were awardee suitable recognition at the Devil and Webster Day, Moy 1 8. An open forum with Portio and a banquet climaxed a highly successful year. One hundred three 1— Mory Mammolo, Normo Libardoni, Angela Donoto, Cecelia Keller, Frances Milewski, Clara Pototono, William Harron, Raymond Forcino. 2— Modeline Buonomo, Mary Gosbcc, Mary Duarte, Rosalie Colozzo, Mary Lou MocKenzie, Elinor Kona, Rose Marie Nardello, Louise Binori. In the traditional spirit of the Bank all the members of the Bonk Corps hove shown their devotion to the watchwords of the Bonk, efficiency ond accuracy, by their successful handling of the work entrusted to them. Inasmuch os the High School Bank serves os the centrol bank for the School Sovings System of the entire city, the handling of the school bank accounts presents a tremendous job. There are 16,581 accounts and the volume of work connected with carrying on the weekly banking for all the schools has given much voluoble, os well as practical, experience to the Bank Corps. These capable students hove performed their tasks in o manner which has done credit to themselves and the school. ]—Borboro Squires, Irene Ballotto, Dolores Nicosio, Sereno Rumson, Rosalie 8ertocchi, Marilyn Mortcnscn, Joon Comacho, Josephine Ciccariello, Modclinc Buonomo, Rosalie Colozzo, Rose Cesorio, Clyde Murphy, Janet Geswell, Lorraine Giordano, Anne Danner. 2—Helen Murray, Corolyn Niles, Evelyn Talmo, Roger Plummer, Janet Menino, Robert Gayne, Steven Stovros. Paul McCarthy, Henry Dionne, Sondro Smoglis, Joan Welch, Potricio Withrow, Jo Ann Tambuzzo, Ann Tovolarclla, Mory Werner, Carol Smith, Mary Signoriello, Charlotte Quinn, Barbara Balboni, Eileen McCarthy, Adrienne Grondc. One hundred four ruo, 'CjcmL. zatlond 1- -Michael Gormley, Frank Shaw, Edward Suleskey, Robert Capobionco, John Holmy, Paul dc8ruyn, John Kcddy, Poul Prentiss. 2— Richord Libcrace, Edward Le8lonc, Robert Smith, Stephen Horns, Richard Johnson, Elios Ashey, Robert Caruso, David Vartobodion, Laurence Humber, Elia Demetri, Albert Cullen, Donald DiBono, Roger Pearson, Walter Shields, Robert Giordano. The purposes of the Key Club are to help the school and the city in every woy possible, ond to promote good feeling between the businessmen ond the students. Officers: John Holmy, president; Theodore Haley, vice-president; Stephen Harris, secretory; ond Robert Copobianco, treasurer. The Aeronautics Club offered on educational trip to Logan International Airport, sow severol oviotion films, and sponsored slide lectures ond demonstrations, os a program to enlighten the members in the field of oviotion. Officers: James Johnson, president; Joan DoCosto, vice-president; Laurence Humber, treasurer; Louise Voishnis, secretory. 1— Norman McLcllan, Arthur Pisani, Edword Perry, Jomes Johnson, Elios Ashey, John Holmy. 2— Laurence Humber, Mr. Hickey, Joseph Gallo, Mr. Simmons, Neal Sullivan, John Culpon, Gilbert Bergeron. Aeronautics One hundred five 1— Mary Stiles, Corole Hansen, Barbara Ross, Clara Potolano, Mary Angelo, Susan Lucreziano, Jeon Venturo. 2— Mary Lou Pocific, Joanne Newman, Nancy Ramsey, Beverly Conn, Mary Caholan, Carolyn Wallace, Carole Rodenhizer. 3— Rosalie McAllister, Marie Lonero, Edith Dunn, Evelyn Del Goudio, Dorothy Fyfe, Collette Angelis, Mary Conroy. 4— Lorraine Fitzgerold, Isabelle Moorodian, Barbara Rodochio, Elaine Tutelo, Constance Moncuso, Carmela Mascis, Helene Mangan. 5— Janet Silva, Florence Pitcher, Deanna Shaw, Roberta Tibbetts, Nancy Parkhurst, Anne Kelley, Rose Lionetti. 6— Ruth Kcddy, Eileen Geer, Corolyn Niles, Lindo Anderson, Jone Emerson, Barbara Balboni, Rita Corozzini. 7— Adrianno Chaprales, Catherine Cremone, Mary Devereaux, Barbara Woodman, Irene Rozakis, Jean Carter. Lola Davis. Meeting Wednesday Speciol Period in room 315, with Director Miss Sweet, the girls practiced many long hours for the combined Glee Club Concert in March. Just before the Concert they were reheorsing almost every doy, dashing between 315, the auditorium, and 301. Many also spent their study periods and afternoons practicing. By the night of the Concert, excitement hod reached its peak with everyone hurrying around making last minute preparations. Highlighting the program were: Snow White Fan- tasy, The Golden Tango, Love, Ave Maria, and Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered. Soloists were Susie Lucreziano, Jean Ventura, Judy Anderson, Irene Heffron, ond Lola Davis. The pianists were June Mour- adion, Pat Floherty, and Elaine Kotell. Time wos not given entirely to work, os those who attended the Splosh Party at the Y in Februory will tell you. Other good times made it a most enjoyable year under the leadership of Susan Lucreziano, president; Corolyn Wade, vice-president; Jeon Ventura, secretary; and Lorraine Fitzgerald, treasurer. One hundred six 1— John Knight, Alfred Rozzoboni, Henry Rozzoboni, Nichclos Amabile, John Crimmmgs, Paul Voliantc, Goldburn Goodridge. 2— Rocco Rossi, Richard Coyne, Bruce Brown, Robert Couture. Michael Kelley, Graham Torgctt, Frederick MacFadgen. 3— Ronald Stanford, Kenneth Carter, Ronald Noviello, Anthcny, DoCosta, William Rhoda, Peter Colozzi. The Boy's Glee Club, seventy in number, started the yeors' activities with a successful fall dance in the high school gym. A group of the boys presented a program for the crippled Polio Victims of Somerville at a Christmas Party given by the American Legion 317. Soloists on the pro- gram were Vohe der Manuelian and John Knight. Angelo Mommono wos the pianist. On March 24, the Club made its onnuol appearance in the Glee Club Concert. Selections from Student Prince highlighted the concert. Soloists were Paul Valiante, Nicholas Amabile, John Crimmings, and John Knight. The pionists were Judy Howard and Angelo Mommono. The boys reheorsed in room 315 on Fridoys ond held separate rehearsals for Tenors on Monday; Bosses on Tuesday; and Baritones on Wednesday in room 301. The officers of the club were: Goldburn Goodridge, president; Paul Valiante, vice-president; Nicholas Ama- bile, Secretory; John Knight, treasurer; and director. Miss Mary McGann. One hundred seven Under the direction of bondmoster Arthur Bizier, the Somerville High School Bond storted a busy schedule by ploying ot the football gomes. Their colorful half- time performances won the praises of oil. The “Tech” Tourney was the next major affoir, and ofter thot come the bond donee. The Paul Revere Doy exercises, the Eastern Massachusetts Music Festival, the Bond Concert, olways one of the most outstanding events of the school yeor, the Memorial Day porade, ond the graduation exercises followed in succession. Throughout the year the band ployed at many school assemblies, ot the night school graduation, the Kiwanis Starlet show, Somerville High School Parents' Night, ond the Massachusetts Dramo Festival ot John Hancock Hall. The senior class was well represented in the bond: the high-stepping drum-mojorettes, Eloine Shepherd, Barbara Squires, Mary Gillette, Ann Johanson, Laura Reid, Daphne Neol, Helen Kelley, ond Helen Loughlin; three solo trumpeters, Stanley Pearlson, Ray Forcino, ond John Moron; solo clarinetist Walter Mottos; solo trombonist Nicholas Goffredo; saxophonists Goldburn Goodridge ond Stephen Sugorman; flute ployer Rita Lynch; drummers Dorothy Doy, Mary Gosbee, ond Marjorie Barrett; ond clarinetists Thomas Fournier ond Louis Souso. Our bond continues to “Lead the Woy. J—Cosmo Antctomoso, Anita Villa, Barbara Squires, Anne Johonson, Laura Reid, Elaine Shepherd. Helen Loughlin, Mory Gillette, Helen Kelley, Daphne Neal, Marjorie Barrett. 2— George Borkush, James Highet, Shirley Taylor, Mary Ccrrato, Rita Lynch, Bonnie Grahcm, Judith Howard, Joan Higgins, Joan Taylor, Edna Morten, Dorothy Day, Mory Gosbee, Joseph Champoux, Carol Nelke, Mr. Bizier. 3— John Hogan, Walter Mottos, George Doy, Solvotorc Fontosio, John Moron, Richard Johnson, Vincent Goodridge, Stanley Pearlson, Roymond Forcino, Lawrence Fidalgo, Filberto Solano, John Scozzaro, Robert DeYoung.' 4— Louis Sousa, John Barrett, Stephen Sugorman, Robert Jock, Ronald Stanford, Kenneth Kinchlo, Nicholas Goffredo, Frank Marciello, Goldburn Goodridge, John Moore, Thomas Fournier. One hundred eight (top)—Concert Night (center)—Girls' Drum ond 8ugle Corps (below)—The moiorettcs Icod bond ot o footboll gome One hundred nine 1 Vin Corcoran, Richard Danner, Anthony Cclli, Richard Cain, Don Allard, Paul Howord, Mel 8urt, Ed Morino, Ed Vollcry, Ed Ducharme, Alan Bedrosian, Robert Johnson. 2. Coach Arthur Satvito, Michael McLoughlin, John Corcoron, George Noonc, Walter Mottos, Harold Webber, Jim Dewirc, John Sullivan, John DeVincentis, William Gallont, Charles Farr. Lorry Wilson, Albert Cullen, Coach Frank Zammarchi. 3. Coach John Kostan, Charles Bbsio, Robert Mochi, Paul Di Pasquole, Dick Dclmont, Robert Luther, Robert Castignoli, Donald Corcoran, John Mullen, Nick Zaharies, Fred Monke, Richord Morcotti. Robert McLucos, Manager Raymond Ogonowski. amp ion 5. Our football teom roored through the most successful season enjoyed by Somerville High School within mem- ory by winning seven, losing one, ond tying one gome. The Red ond Blue were co-champions of the newly- formed Greater Boston Leogue, ond the third ranking team in the state. The line was composed of: ends. Co-captains Paul Howard ond Mel Burt; tackles, Ed Ducharme and Tony Celli; guards, Alan Bedrosion and Dick Danner; and center Bob Johnson. Our backfield hod Don Allard of quarter, Dick Coin and Ed Marino at the halves, and Ed Vollery ot fullbock. October 9 was a sad day for the Zammarchi crew, for arch-rivol Medford nipped our teom by the margin of on extra point, 14-13. The old jinx wos present in the last quarter, when, with less than two minutes left to ploy, Allard handed off to Vollery. The fullback swept toward left end to fire o perfect pass into the end zone only to have the ball dropped by Somerville's unchallenged receiver. It was our only loss. The Red and Blue powerhouse ground out victories over Arlington, Everett, Chelseo, Lawrence, Quincy, Malden, and Weymouth, ond tied Waltham on Turkey Doy. Don Allard starred in Somerville's oerial circus os he clicked on many passes to his favorite targets, Dick Coin and Paul Howord. Our line continually opened up holes for the shifty running of Eddie Marino ond Dick Coin, ond for Somerville's steam-rolling line- plunger, Ed Vollery. Many were the times we saw Allard sneaking for twenty yards, big Vollery punting a pigskin into the opponent's end zone. Coin galloping for o touchdown, or our line, strengthened on defense by Dick Delmont, John Corcoron, ond Vinnie Corcoran, nailing an oppos- ing quorterbock behind the line of scrimmage. The greotness of this team wos proven in the selec- tion of the All-Scholostic teams. Donnie Allard wos a unanimous choice. Also named os first-stringers on All-Scholostic teoms were Mel Burt, Poul Howard, and Ed Vollery. One hundred thirteen Left to right—Kenneth Dewor, Robert DcVellis, Richard liberacc. Wolter Dewar. Anthony DiSarcmo. Francis O'Loughlm, Ernest Spurio, Charles M. Nickerson, Edward Sulcsky, Eli D.Metri, Donald DiBona, Ronald Baptiste, Leo Johnson, John 8orrett, George Wheaton, Mr. Hcgorty, Robert Carlton. After a good many practice sessions that included runs around the librory and track, Somerville High's long distoncc runners held the season's five meets ot Fresh Pond, Cambridge. Ringe Tech's track team was in top form os they beat Somerville 16 to 43 on October 8. The following Fridoy, October 15, Brookline beot the locols 20 to 38, and a strong B. C. High team defeoted Somerville by a score of 15 to 55 on October 22. This some doy Brook- line's Dave Campana set a new record for the two ond one-holf mile course by running the distoncc in 12 minutes, 57.8 seconds. The former record of 13 minutes 20 seconds was held by Somerville's Fron Cummings, who set that mork in 1953. After losing to Molden Catholic, Rindge Tech, Brook- line and B. C. High, the Red and Blue come through in the last meet of the season on October 28, with a 28 to 31 victory over Cambridge Lotin. Jack Borrett and George Wheoton led the Somerville team to the vic- tory by placing third and fourth respectively. They were followed by the rest of the teom in this order: Ron Baptiste, Elia DeMetri, Anthony DiSarcina, Ernie Spurio, Don Di Bona, Bob Corlton, Wolter Shields and John Lovely. These eight boys captured the sixth through twelfth places with the exception of John Lovely who finished fourteenth. Although the Cross Country record may not have been too impressive, each of the boys can be proud of the fact that the team spirit never foiled, for eoch tried his best for the Red and Blue. One hundred fourteen As the Metropoliton Trock Lcoguc concluded its seventh winter trock seoson ot the Eost Newton Street Armory, the Red ond Blue's trock forces, coptoined by Ed Kelley, posted o record of two wins end three losses to copture fourth place in Division II. For the Somerville trackmen, it was o season of ups ond downs, ond one of satisfactions mingled with momentary dis- appointments. Typical examples of this were o 54 to 23 posting of North Quincy, ond o heortbreoking 39 to 33 loss to Arlington. The Somerville speedsters olso dropped o 43 to 34 decision to Watertown, the newly crowned Division II chomp. The locals lost to Belmont 41-36, but hod, o week previous, bombed Cambridge Latin 55-21. In the B.A.A. schoolboy trock meet, Jim Blackburn won the 50-yard dosh; Bob Carlton placed fifth in in the 300-yard run; ond Sonny Goodridge finished fifth in the 45-yord hurdles event. Sonny olso tied for fifth place in the high jump. In the 38th onnuol running of the Stote Meet, held ot the Boston Garden, Jim Blackburn was victorious in the 50-yard dosh, ond Sonny Gcodridge placed fourth in the hurdles. The season's outstanding seniors were: Bob Corlton, 300-yord run, 50-yord dosh, ond relay; Sonny Good- ridge, high jump and hurdles; ond Al Hamwey, 100-yard run. Juniors who turned in excellent performances were Jim Blockburn in the 50-yord dosh ond shotput, ond Ronnie Baptiste in the 660-yord run. Best of the sopho- mores was Johnny O'Brien who ran the relay ond hurdles. 1 __Thomas McNomoro, Robert Murphy, Goldburn Goodridge. William Rhodo, Albert Hamwey, Domel Murphy, Leo Johnson, Edword Kelley. 2 __Donald DiBono. Patrick Stollato, Robert Accorto, Richard Dordio, Robert Corlton, William Gallont, Ernest Spuno, Edward Sulcsky, Ronald Baptiste, John Barrett, Ronald DoVcIlis, John O'Brien, Richard Libcracc, Elio Dcmetn, Frank Golligani. 3 __Walter Mottos, Ronold Roposo, James Brodlcy, Fred Nicosia, George Wheaton, Richard Cain, Jim Blackburn, Gerald Cichi, Fronk O'Loughlm, Robert McLucos, David Golligani, Charles Nickerson. One hundred fifteen iciikeWa State CL amps Scores Somerville 55, Mission 30 Somerville 64, Waltham 55 Somerville 85, Lowell 38 Somerville 66, Everett 47 Somerville 68, Medford 52 Somerville 63, Molden 53 Somerville 61, Lawrence Cent. 52 Somerville 69, Chelsea 46 Somerville 76, Revere 37 Somerville 70, Quincy 45 Somerville 83, Lowell 39 Somerville 80, Everett 29 Somerville 80, Medford 50 Molden 60, Somerville 52 Somerville 85, Chelseo 48 Somerville 94, Revere 57 Quincy 69, Somerville 57 Somerville 78, Wolthom 51 Somerville 82, Portsmouth, N.H. 69 TECH TOURNEY Somerville 58, Solem 44 Somerville 75, Combridge Latin 52 Somerville 55, Attleboro 53 Somerville 60, Quincy 57 NEW ENGLAND TOURNEY Somerville 74, Westerly, R.l. 70 Somerville 67, Hillhouse, Conn. 65 Ludlowe, Conn. 62, Somerville 58 Won 23, Lost 3 One hundred seventeen V oyne Miles, Bob Kilty, Jack Knight, Joe DiMoctico, Fred McGovern, Paul Howard, Don Allard, Jim Whelan, Vinnie Goodridge. Bob Pickett, Russ Barker. “Destiny's Tots! “The greatest team ever to repre- sent Somerville High! “The Miracle men! These were some of the occolodes heopd upon six ballplayers from Somerville High os they pulled tourna- ment gomes out of the fire by deadly shooting, phenom- enal rebounding, unbelievable floor ploy and sheer fight. Our team proved “o team thot won't be beaten, con't be beaten as they marched through six hoir-roising tournoment gomes before collpasing from sheer exhaus- tion on the threshold of the New England Championship. Somerville's Team of Destiny, unable to cop their league title, coptured the Eastern Massachusetts Championship by downing Quincy High in the most ex- citing game imaginable. The miracle men went on to take the state title by virtue of pulling the greatest upset in the history of the New Engands, knocking off heovily- Miles, McGovern, Howard, Allard, Kilty, Rose favored Hillhouse High. Hillhouse was being hailed as the greatest high school team ever assembled in the his- tory of New Englond. What, then, does that make Somerville? Let us travel for back into the now almost forgotten post to the beginning of the 1955 bosketboll season. Somerville was burning up the league. Freddie Mc- Govern, Donnie Allard, Paul Howord, and Woyne Miles all proved capable of scoring 20 points o game. Fred and Paul were sure death under the basket; Donr.ie racked on his jumper; Little Dickie Rose pumped in long pushes from the side; Wayne Miles hit from everywhere, while Bob Kilty played a fine floor game. Despite the fact thot we lost the league champion- ship, it wos a good season for the Red and Blue. Both of our Co-captains were named to the league all-stor teom. Don Allord wos our high scorer, and Paul Howord received the highest honor in the league, that of most valuable player. We were relieved when Donnie Allard poured in 21 points against Salem to give us a 58-44 victory in the Tech elimination round. Now we could play in the Garden! Destiny smiled. Armed with paper, bugles, banners, horns, cigars, crazy hots, rottles, lunches, and string to rope off seats, Somerville High migrated en masse to the Boston Garden for the opener against Cambridge Latin. After Somer- ville took a slim one point advantage at half-time. Dome Destiny stepped in, smiled at Fred McGovern, and wotched Freddie pop 23 points through the hoop in the second half to break the record for most points scored in one half, and give us a sweet 75-52 victory. Quincy also won. One hundred eighteen Next come Attleboro, another squeaker. Attleboro tied up the gome ot 53 oil, but with 59 seconds re- maining, Paul Howard dunked a lay-up to give us a two-point win. There was o victory march to the High School and o big celebration followed. Quincy olso won agoin. Saturday, March 12 was the night. Destiny had ordained it so! Somerville faced Quincy for the Tech Tourney Chompionship. Each team had beaten the other once before, so this was the rubber gome. To our horror, Quincy roared to a quick 8-0 lead. However, Bob Kilty had come into his own during the Tourney, and he set Quincy bock on their eors, so that our heroes walked off the court at holf-time with o 32-23 leod. Somerville fans became panic-stricken, however, when Quincy went ahead 42-40 at the end of the third period. Who can remember exactly what happened in that wild lost period? Quincy began to freeze the boll with a four point lead. At this time the Somerville fons begon to put on their coots ond leave. Across the way jubilant Quincy fans were toking down their signs. However, all was not lost, because Howie sunk o lay-up with 20 sec- onds to ploy, which put us only two points behind. But it wos Quincy's ball! With only six seconds left, little Dick Rose tackled Ruggles of Quincy for two foul shots. What chonce did we have? There were only six seconds left to ploy, we were losing by two points, ond one of Quincy's best shots hod two free throws! Many Somerville fans hod left. Others were loitering ot the exits. Why they didn't all leave we can't soy. Maybe they were just too stunned. Mirocle of all miracles, Ruggles missed both shots! Somerville brought the ball up the floor; the clock wos running. Five seconds, four, three. Woyne Miles hod the boll thirty feet from the basket; the roar was deaf- ening. One second to go; Miles hesitated, then heoved it up from the side. No sooner had the ball left his hands than the gun went off, ending the gome. The fans, leaving their seats, took one glimpse of their lost hope, the orching ball. True to its course, the boll plunked squarely into the nets, ond hysterio broke loose. Destiny's boy, Wayne Miles had sunk an impossible shot to tie the gome. Woyne was corried from the court as 6,000 Som- erville rooters howled ond screomed and hugged and kissed ond roared. The overtime period ended at 57-all, so the two teoms were subjected to a sudden deoth overtime. You could cut the tension with a knife, for the first teom to take a two point leod would be the winner. The Red ond Blue nearly died os the top went to Quincy. Collins drove, charging Howard. Poul could win the Eastern Massa- chusetts Chompionship for Somerville by sinking both foul shots. Agoin six thousand strong hearts neorly died as our valiant Co-coptoin missed the first, but hit the second. Russ Barker, inserted in the gome for Dickie Rose who had fouled out, stole the boll. (Continued on Page 121) One hundred nineteen ' eoaelj-Ti hqaleaoers (Continued from poge 119) Somerville stowed down o mite os they brought the boll up the court. Borker foked o set, honded off to Miles. Miles possed bock to Barker who started to set, dribbled to the top of the key ond jumped. The boll orched cleonly in. Junior Russ Borker wos o hero; Somerville roared with glee, ond life in Somerville wos o dream. We were in the clouds! Somerville fons again paraded to the high school in a victory morch never before equalled. Festivities ot the school included visits from the fire deportment ond police deportment, introduction ond cheering of the ployers, ond the climbing of the flagpole by o few of the more rabid fons. Well, we were in the New Englonds, and our great leader, Donnie Allord, poured 21 points through the hoop to spark us to a lost-minute victory over Westerly, the Rhode Islond Champions, 74-70. Somerville could go no farther! Somerville, it seemed, could not defeot Hillhouse. Hadn't the Connecticut Stote Chomps looked more like the professional New York Knickerbockers in making a shambles of a great St. John's quintet the night before? Hodn't Hillhouse been hailed os the greotest basketball team ever assembled in New Englond. No, Somerville wos going to lose, and they were going to lose by a lot. But Destiny wos not going to hove her tots treoted in such o way! Somerville just wasn't going to be beaten! The Red and Blue stepped onto the court and pulled the biggest upset in the 30-yeor history of the New Eng- lands. They refused to let the undefeated gionts from Connecticut scare them! Though down by eleven points at the holf, the miracle men did not give up, ond fought bock to squeak out o 67-65 victory. It may well hove been Somerville's greotest victory in its long ond glorious sports history. Howie, our great center scored 24 points. Bob Kilty again ployed a greot floor game and chipped in with 12 poin;s. Truly this team wos the most courogeous group of boys ever to represent Somerville High in any sport. They ployed their hearts out that night. The Somerville lads were tired, bruised ond injured bodily from the mountoinous effort against Hillhouse. They hod nothing left for Ludlowe High of Fairfield, Connecticut, in the New England finole. But Destiny wos proud of her tots, for they had ac- complished the impossible. They hod pulled the Eastern Massachusetts Championship out of the fire. Her miracle men had either defeated or surpassed the Stote Champ- ions of every New England State. Somerville hod been officially crowned stote champion, ond had an unofficial cloim to the New England title. Poul Howord ond Bob Kilty were named to the All- Tech Tourney bosketboll team, while Bob ond Donnie Allard were All-New Englond choices. Coach Sullivan hailed this 1955 team os the be- ginning of a new era in Somerville bosketboll. Ever since our championship team of 1 949, ployers who hove worn our colors hove been ploying in the shadows of Ronnie Perry ond Johnny Nunzioto. Now instead of Ron and Nunzie, it will be Howard, Allord, Kilty, Miles, McGovern and Rose. It's the beginning of o new ero in Somerville bosketboll!'' Bob Kilty collapses from nervous exhoustion following Cheerleoder Dottie Bcrnicchi cries, our sudden-death victory over Quincy in Tech finale. Ooooooh! We're losing! One hundred twenty-one 1— Robert Connelly, Poul Clcvelond, John Lcohy, George Noone. 2— Fred Monnke, Frank White, Phil Keane, Mike Kelley, Robert Strokes, Ed Harrison. 3— Albert Cullen, Coach Lanigan, Francis Biggie, John Falvey, Mike McLoughlin, Joe Smith. Even though the record of our hockey team was not impressive from the won and lost standpoint, it certainly wos as good os could be expected, considering the handi- cap the team played under. They showed just os much ability os their opponents, considering the fact that our hockey team is allowed to practice but once a week, and for a mere hour. The fast-skating Somerville team wos made up of: Co-captain Phil Keane, gcolie; Paul Cleveland, left de- fense; George Noone, right defense; Co-captain Mike Kelley, center; Joe Smith, left wing; Curley Leahy, right wing; and John Falvey, Ed Harrison, Bob Strokes, and Francis Biggie, spares. Co-captoin Mike Kelley finished fourth in the league scoring race by netting eleven goals. Mike was olso team Co-captain in his junior year, along with Paul Cleveland. We ore proud of Paul Cleveland and Mike Kelley, who were chosen for the Eastern Massachusetts All Star Teom. The Eastern Massachusetts All Stars won their division All Star Championship by beoting the Greater Boston stellar aggregation by a 4-3 score. Mike Kelley scored the winning goal, lighting the lamp in the second overtime period. Despite the lack of support, once a week prac- tices, ond the fact that they were ploying in the strongest schoolboy league, our teom ployed good hockey, and conducted themselves in a manner which brought credit to Somerville High. One hundred twenty-two One hundred twenty-three Our boseboll teom begon their defense of the stote championship with a storting lineup of Rocco Rossi, second bose; Bruce Brown, catcher; Ed Vol- lery, first bose; Don Avila, third bose; George Noone, left field; Fred McGovern, right field; John McConn, shortstop; Russ Borker, centerfield; ond pitchers Jim Brennan, Don Haddock, Bob Kovgion, Ed Pignone, ond Joe Cofarello. Other seniors on the squad were Mel Burt, Ed Horrison, John Leahy and Don Allard. tt' 1— Rocco Rossi, 8ob Dolcy, Bob McLucos, John Smith, Ed Harrison, Jim Brennan, Ed Pignone, Bruce Brown, Joe Coforello. 2— Mr. Dickerman, Don Avila. John McConn, George Noone, John Leohy, Ed Vollcry, Fred McGovern, Mel Burt, Don Haddock, Bob Kavgion, Lon Fidolgo, Mr. Donahue. One hundred twenty-four DON ALLARD Don Allard storied along the read to local sports im- mortality by quarterbacking our football teom to the Co- championship of the Greater Boston Leogue. He scored seven touchdown himself, passed for six others and he had o hand in 113 Red and Blue points during the season. Is it any wonder that the name of Don Allard appeared on every post-season All-Scholostic Team? An even greoter honor came his way when he wos owarded the Boston University Agganis Trophy, symbolic of outstanding athletic achievement. Donnie then donned basketball togs to Co-coptoin our championship basketball team. He not only wos the team's high scorer, but he was named to the All-Greoter- Boston basketball team. Donnie played great floor gomes every night of the Tourney, helping Somerville to win the Eastern Massachu- setts Chompionship and later the State Chompionship. Donnie reolly found the range during the New Englonds, ond his clutch boskets brought him o spot on the All- New England teom. His popularity within the closs was proven by his election as most active, and best all-around othlete of all the boys. Don, we know that whotever undertaking you may engage in, whether it be in sport or in business, you will exhibit the same outstanding qualities thot have led the closs of 1955 to ogree thot You're tops! GINNY SMITHERS Ginny Smithers is a chomp in every sense of the word. Her sporkling personality has won the heart ot mony a boy, girl, and teacher. Her popularity is proven by her election to the Class Day Committee, ond by the fact that her classmates hove voted her most populor, most active and best all-around othlete of all the girls in the graduating class. Ginny hos brought much honor to her school and city through her oquotic performances. Among her mony achievements are winning the title New England's Out- standing Woman Swimmer ; winning the Notional Cham- pionship in the three mile; being New Englond Champ in the butterfly and individual medley; capturing every New Englond title for the freestyle from fifty yards through three miles; ond being named os New England's Outstanding Womon swimmer in both the indoor and outdoor meets for the past four ycors. Here in school Ginny hos distinguished herself through participation in extro-curriculor octivites. She wos the spark-plug of the Cheerleaders, captain of girls' swim- ming, and a member of the Radiator ond Yearbook Stoffs. We con expect to hear more from this pretty loss in the future, too, for she is o pretty sure bet to be repre- senting Uncle Sam in the 1956 World Olympics. Here is charm, talent, wit, friendliness, and modesty, all combined into the most likable girl onyone could hope to meet. Ginny Smithers. She's tops. One hundred twenty-five 1— Corol Baldosori, Lois Nunzioto, Barbaro Flynn, Ginny Smithcrs, Celia Elias, Mary Lou Pacific, Nancy Lynch, Dorothy Ber- nicchi, Lorraine Hyman. 2— Louise Noble, Betty Corelli, Jonon Rice, Marlene Mortenson, Elisa Aletto, Lois McGowan, Virginia Steeves, Wolda Corbett, Corol Flynn, Leonora Brongo, Judy Johnson. 3— 8orboro Leary, Josephine Kennedy, Joanne Murray, Diane Antolini, Marie Frene, Corol Donnarumo, Phyllic Piccordi, Corol Willey. Early in autumn the tryouts for the cheering squad were held in the gym. Interest was high, for more than two hundred girls performed before the judges. The judging was based on the appearance of the girl, the clearness of voice and the ability and desire to cheer. The competition was close, and only the best girls were chosen. The eight seniors on the squad were: Lois Nunzioto, Celio Elios, Joanne Newman, Barbara Flynn, Nancy Lynch, Dot Bernicchi, Mary Lou Pacific, and Ginny Smithers. Practices were conducted four doys a week during the football seoson, and three during basketball season. The efforts of their long hours of practice were not in vain, for their enthusiastic cheers added color and excite- ment to the fooboll gomes in the fall. During the basketball season the cheerleaders sur- prised everyone with brand-new red and blue reversible uniforms. There were two squods for each game. The seniors ond few selected juniors and sophomores cheered for the Varsity, while the undergrads spurred the Junior Varsity on to a successful seoson. The highlight of the year was the Tech Tourney in which these snappy young misses appeored, adorned with red and blue shakers, Indian feathers, hatchets and signs. The rooting section responded to their cheers, and gave the team the incentive to go on ond win the chompionship. One hundred twenty-six One hundred twenty-seven 1— Moric Godolini, Elizabeth Zucco, Rosolyn Pcrronc, Corol LoCoprio, Angelo Biondo, Mory Macicl, Dionc Anfolini, Dorothy West, Lindo Anderson, Pat Flaherty, Wolda Corbett, Lorraine Maxwell. 2— Gmo Panssc, Morion Price, Dorothy DcMito, Dcanno Bovcrnick, Elizabeth 8runet, Nancy Boraks, Ruth Ryder, Jean Merlino, Edwina Garobedion, Michele Porziolc. Practicing in the gym on Mondoy and Wednesday afternoons from two o'clock until three-thirty, the girls worked hard learning many new skills and ploying prac- tice games. By January the team was ready ond anxious to play its scheduled games, oil of which wore ployed on Tuesday afternoons at three o'clock. There wos the disadvantage of ploying oil the games on the opponents' courts, but a good record was maintained. The second team won three games, tied one, and lost none. The first team won two gomes and lost two games. The team storted the season by beating Win- throp High. The next week a hard fought game wos lost to Arlington by a score of 64—60. Somerville wos beoten by a high-scoring Woburn High Team. The last game of the season was a well played contest by both teams with Somerville coming out on top by two points. Miss McLaughlin ond Miss Daly were the coaches. Mary Maciel was elected captoin, ond Jean Merlino, manager. The storting team: forwords, Alice Ferrocene, Lorraine Moxwcll, and high scorer Pot Flaherty; guords. Captain Mary Maciel, Wolda Corbett, Dottie West, ond Jane Emerson. Seniors on the squad were: Mary Maciel, Dottie West, Linda Anderson, ond Janie Emerson. The girls may well be proud and happy to look back over a most successful season. One hundred twenty-nine j___Ruth Akcrly, Dconno Bovernick, Corolc Rimkus, Elizobcth Zucco, Rosemone Moilcllo, Pat Flaherty, Joan Sharkey, Jonc Emerson, Dorothy West, Linda Anderson, Jean Sharkey, Mary Stiles. 2 __Dorothy Shubow, Charlotte Coughlin, Pot Sample, Mory Mocicl, Phyllis Nolan, Dionc Antolini. 3 __Natalie Morrissey, Ann Hilferty, Arlene Stokes, Roberta Graham, Bonnie Grohom, Dorothy DcMita, Elizobeth Borrett, Morion Price, Elcno Ciono, Jeon Merlmo, Gina Porisse, Michele Parziole, Ruth Ryder, Janet Menmo, Janice Mcnmo, Wolda Corbett, Lorraine Maxwell. Perhaps one of the largest and most enthusiastic groups at S.H.S. is girls' badminton. Ambitious girls spent much precious time after school hours participating in this gome. The group was split into two tournoments, namely, the singles and doubles. The number of contenders in the singles touronment was 52, and in the doubles tournoment, 48. The final winners in the doubles were Lauro Reid and Pat Flaherty. Besides being eager and clever ployers, these girls were very independent. Much of the preporing, refereeing ond scoring wos done by the members themselves. Miss Snell, who gave many helpful hints and in- structions, also kept score sheets and occasionally coached important games. A great deal of credit is due to Miss Snell and the badminton girls, who displayed a fine exomple of co- operation, integrity and sportsmanship. The Captain wos Jean Shorkey, ond the Manager wos Pat Floherty. Clump .... rrrrrr .... hoppity hop! Such was the sound at the Highland Bowlodrome when the bowling group spent numerous hours practicing technique and, bosicolly, enjoying themselves. To moke the sport more competetive and interesting, the bowling program was divided into three categories High Single Score, which Ruth Ryder held with 117 points; Most Strikes, which many retained os a tie; and, Most Spores, which Alice Carey won with a score of 5. Thus, under the able supervision of Miss Snell, the group established a high record of which it con very well be proud. Officers were: Coptoin, Mary Stiles, ond Manager, Rosemarie Maiello. One hundred thirty Splosh! The girls dove in for their weekly dip Thurs- days ot the Y.M.C.A. The large number of participants, under the direction of Miss Daly, wos separated into three groups, according to their ability to swim. The girls in the beginners' class were taught the fund- amentals and the basic strokes of swimming by a few members of the advanced group. The intermediates learned how to handle themselves safely in deep water, while the odvanced closs practiced diving, and perfected strokes. Since the beginners, intermediates, ond odvanced swimmers alternated weekly, the girls hod a chance to show their stuff every third week. After each lesson the girls all enjoyed a free swim. Heading the group were Captain Ginny Smithers ond Monager Grace Markel. The odvanced closs wos mode up of Ginny Smithers, Groce Markel, Dolores Cummings, Celia Elios, Nancy Lynch, Dotty Bernicchi, Bonnie Graham, Pauline Wet- more, Wolda Corbett, and Nando Gandolfi. The senior mermoids included Ginny Smithers, Nancy Lynch, Celia Elias, Dotty Bernicchi, Dolores Cummings, ond Anne Brennan. A very successful year ended with quite a few new fish in the ranks. CjlrL9 S wimmincj Polly Wetmore, Bonnie Graham, Nondo Gandolfi. Dolores Cummings, Virginia Smithers, Celio Elios, Nancy Lynch, Dorothy Bernicchi, Waldo Corbett. One hundred thirty-one r ydround the cu 2:00 — THE MAD RUSH FOR COATS 1:15 — ENGLISH CLASS 12:00 — SPECIAL PERIOD 1. Bob Kilty 8:DickHowe 2. Dick Cain fLaura Reid 3. Dickie Rose 9.Mary Gillette !5.Phil Keane Janet andt 10.Elaine SKe[) ierci |6.DonAllard NancySilva ll.BruceBrown 17.Paul Howard 25.BarbaraRoss 5.Sandra Smaglis 12.Herbert Bourne |8.Mary Catalan 26,WayneMiles 6. Linda Anderson 13. Jean Marino 19. Helen Kelley 27.Tom WiIton 7. Mary LouPacifict t.Bob Rudol(A 20.DorothySantangelo 28.Bob Carlton 21. Melvin Burt 29.Paul Henegb 2Z.GinnySmithers SO.MaryGos1 |r N; 23. Dorothy Vest 3 .l am'Vla W ' Wtm rA ZH. Jane Emerson 32.Beverl' erville High Track in Licks Cantabs SHS First Aid De+achrrient iNumoeis chool Committee Names dietician; Students id to SHS Campus Beverly Conn Is Winner in Youth iLeader Contest .Don Allard Vote AgganisBUHono Ginny Smithers Named '‘Outstanding Swimmer Of New England SK Ginny Smithers. Somerville's C, 17-year-old mermaid, was named , New England's Outstanding,, A s;r.mUrinnr sea- 1 “ Donald ♦Vlard 0' Sonicrvil High £CjM nrie of New En 'U „ '■ 'ohr l.v at Harry A life Power Outclasses Malder mervmjdds Fifth Victory, Allard Aerials Steer Somerville Sor 3rvme Downs A lling Over Mnq by 25-12 To Victory over Lawrence, 32-12 As Allard Bucks 1 )ebate Subject Arouses Wrath Of School Com. Casey Objects to Students Debating Campus Ruling fh School -S.H.S. Radiator ghlights By W«Ma Corbett ,11th Anderson, a member of pood Government Commit- Wins Top Award For Second Year -SOMERVILLE'S HARD-HITTING END HAS BEEN NAMED TO THE GLOBE'S ALL-SCHOLASTIC TEAM AomVaMCEtT liras been chosen kcr of the House «1 Studeht Govcrmv ie State House on Ma to bo the Day :h 11. olarship Play ie Presented at HS dnesday Evening Levenson Post Honors SHS Senior Class President Beverly Conn Wins $1000 Scholarship SHS's Don Allard Makes AH Team � c Somer eaper i wv; • jal sclifj' N lnc� d.i v. Miss Speaker Judy Anderson Presides Friday Casey Talks to Students More than 100 SHS studd inmltteemen Walter H. Case] ps... As a result the students] ■ first 1955 meeting of the sq Don Allard, who quarterback-i c l the Somerville High school] football team to Its most suc-1 SHS Radiator Is Foremost Schoc Magazine in N Somerville Plans Stadium for 1955 E Work to Start in June Pnr New Dilboy Field e! tet Wilton Expressed Views Or Many SHS Pupil� Editor. Journal-Press: The students of the high school were very much disturbed when Mr. Casey and the school com- mittee denied Portia the right of freedom of speech. Only one member of the student body had the spqnk to present our views in print It is more than a good possibility that other students did not speak their minds tor fear of recriminations. Now that the integrity of our classmate has been questioned. . we wish all to realize that (Thomas L. Wilton has been cx- i pressing the view of a great num f ber ot S.H.S. pupils. Michael Kelley. '55 Dorothy West. '55 Richard Howe, '55 Patricia Flaherty, '56 Rosalind Anderson. ‘55 IWalda Corbett, '56 Robert Rudolph. ‘55 Beverly Conn, '56 Mary Cahalan. '55 Paul Hencghan. '55 Albert Zcngo. '55 Valerie Birchall, '55 Francis Moaney. '55 Charlotte Quinn. '55 Laura Reid. ‘55 Robert Jackson, '55 Robert Carlton, '55 ' Somerville Wallops Lowell Hoopslers, 85- In League Opener Somerville Swamps Revere High, 76-37 The Tech Tourney boon and Blue hoop team wallop daylights out of Re Pupils Use Moi Milk Dieticia Study Orderc ksslrss iy Smither imipbant w outstanding Mnenille Continuing to set fires in the r ter world. 17-year-old Ginny CL We, the Class of 1955, of Somerville High School, in the County of Middlesex ond Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, declare ond publish this, our lost will and testo- ment. We bequeoth the following: To Mr. Giroux: A poir of elevator shoes to wear when introducing basketball stars ot assemblies. To all those who drive cars: Somerville's answer to the Indianapolis Speedwoy — our front drivewoy. May the fittest survive. To the Library: Our three volume sets of Latin trots. We guarantee that their circulation will increose. To Miss Ellison: A radar set to enable her to watcn the fountain from inside her room. To the Juniors: Our trusty picks, shovels, ond paint brushes to put the final touches on the new stadium. To Miss Kenney: A lamp with a 1000-wott bulb to im- prove the lighting of 314 ond to add atmosphere to her question periods. To Miss Hall: An automatic vote counter (machine, thot is!) To the cheerleaders: Energy pills ond a book entitled How to Yell the Loudest and Longest. To the Glee Club: A large supply of cleon, whole, new sheet music. To the Music Room: A private bell system that will ring the lost bell for third lunch loud and clear. To the girl's gym dosses: A year's supply of liniment. To Mr. O'Brien: A gross of Reody-Wrinkled Ties to save him the bother. To those who ride the MTA home: Our trusty footboll helmets. To Mr. Murray and Mr. Fitzpatrick: A fund for the future fender-benders to use for the automobile repair bills caused by little mistakes. To the members of the Radiator Stoff: A roomy lounge in which to entertain their friends. To the members of the bond: A rehearsal room in the third sub-cellar. To the incoming sophs: We leave these dreary halls, hallowed by our presence, where we hove spent three of the croziest yeors of our lives. One hundred forty To next year's juniors who will reside on the third floor. West Building: Booklets on How Not to Feel Isolated in Siberia. To Dr. Morrissey: A sewing kit complete with buttons, needles ond threod to use in aiding the innocent boys who lack collor buttons. To next year's seniors: Our empty bankbooks ond our broken piggy bonks. To the 1956 Yearbook Stoff: Our leftover ospirin tob- lets, hecdaches, glue pots, book of Bartlett's Quotat- ions , and the hope that they will hove os much fun cs we did. To Mr. Caholon: A pair of roller skotes to enoble him to cotch low-breoking seniors more easily. To Mrs. McDonnell: A large supply of eyebrow pen- cils, lipstick, rouge ond thot very important item— powder (to produce gray hoir). To the Chemisty Deportment: A safe for the pennies, r.ickles, ond dimes of clumsy ond forgetful students. To the future users of our gracious, spocious lunch- room: Our collection of comp stools ond elbow sharpeners. To Mr. Buckley: An electric scoreboard for the new stadium. To Miss O'Brien: Howoii ond oil its splendor. To Mr. Foley ond his ostronomy class. A little bit of heoven to examine ot close ronge. To Portio: Hope for on advisor. To oil the hep cots ond cool dressers: Life member- ship in the I dig you the most Button Association. To the Boston Garden Custodians: Our sympathy. To oil future writers of Class Wills: The gray hairs we hove acquired writing this one. To the Class of '56: The hope thot they will have os wonderful o time m their Senior Year os we did in ours. Signed ond witnessed on this blessed doy in June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred ond ond fifty-five. MARY CAHALAN JANE EMERSON HARRIET ZANGO JOHN LEAHY EDWARD MARINO One hundred forty-one 5L DISMISSAL AT 2 P.M. OUR SPACIOUS LUNCHROOM UH-OH! SIXTH PERIOD One hundred forty-three CLASS PItUPHECY The Oracle CLA ss PIUIPliCCY SOMERVILLE, MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1965 NO CENTS Stati; Flnctiiins Held Here ore the results: Governor, Robert Rudolph; Lieu- tenant Governor, Judy Anderson; Secretory, Anne Johonson; Treas- urer, Paul Hcneghon; Senators Thomas Kelly ond Cornelius Murphy. Representatives, Cecil Hunt, Mory Devercaux, Corolyn Wade, ond Alice Flaherty; Dogcotchcr, John Culpon; Streetclconcr, Mory Werner; Bench Painter, Robert Couture; Sign Pointer, Beverly Conn; Capitol Maid, Pauline Butt; Statue Clconcr, Wil- liam Manchester; Swonboot Driver, Daniel Kilcy; and Capitol Police Captain, Joseph Anostos. No More Davey Crockett Americon school children have forgotten Davey Crockett, ond are now idolizing space hero Bruccy Brown. Disneyland's hour-long production of Bruccy Brewn Goes to Mars will include on all-star cost of: Paul McCarthy, Richard Cronon, Mary Lou Pacific, Michael Tenore, Ann Connolly, Barbara Rodochio, Patricio Sample, Marilyn MoeDon- old, Morilyn Tobey, and Sandro Smoglis. Smithers Wins Olympic Title Gin Smithers of Somerville set the record for the Olympics two- yard freestyle by swimming the distance in 3 minutes, 8 6 10 sec- onds. Timing this recerd-smashing event were Irene Ballota, Tereso Daly, ond Catherine Crcmonc. She won by o full five lenths over Noncy Lynch of Arabia, Celia Elias of Egypt, Dolores Cummings of Ja- pan, Dotty Bernicchi of Turkey, Bar- bara Flynn of Greenland, ond Bor- boro Woodman of Peru. President Names His Cabinet !ii;ii:m:i: Ilisiaivers New Heanty Aids Fifteen of the top scientific minds 1 in the Wotchcm Suffer Poison Company have discovered a new beauty aid, Gushy Mushy. Gushy Mushy hos been approved by' the famous rat exterminator. Dr. Ralph Pcscoforc, ond now will face the stote board of beauty-aid investigators, composed of Joseph Curran, Beverly Field, Ronald Pow- ers, Noncy Ramsey, Margorot Oja, Jeanette Tcebogy, ond Donald Sheehan. The illustrious scientists who worked tirelessly for monkind to produce Gushy Mushy arc: Sol- Uranium Expedition To Foss Park Famous Explorer Rose Lionctti, operating on a hot tip, hos rounded up on expedition of fourteen to seorch for uranium in Foss Pork She will be accompanied by Ken Trudeau, Domel Shea, Paul Tedesco, John Drew, Fred Zirpolo, Arthur ond Robert Barry, Robert Thibcdcou Geraldine Milano, John Zicconi, Jeon Porter, Daniel Toumbokis, Stan McEvoy, Jeon Marino, Graham Targett, Paul Guglietta, Stephen Silvciro, John McLucos, ond Williom Harron. Bon voyoge! About Town The Museum of Fine Arts now has on disploy the work of some of America's most famous ortists, in- cluding Morco Marchi, Anthony Cimorelli, Beniamin Kupfcrmon, John Collins, Valerie Birchall, Noncy Silva, Carolyn Wallace, James Hoff, ond Robert Jockson. Newly elected officers of the Birdwatchers' Society are Ed Ma- rino, president; Bob Johnson, vice- president; Dick Danner, secretory; Ed Ducharme, treasurer; and Walt Folkcnstrom, cot shoo'er. Dr. John Holmy will give a Icc- 1 turc at Mechanics Hall on his latest ! bo k, The Sibcrion Ground Hog. Our Civic Relations Committee of Rosalie Colozzo, Virginia Dunne, vatore DeVellis, Paul Henderson, Ruth Kcddy, Edmund LcBlonc, Wn- liom Millar, Corol Pogurko, Dominic Paparo, Alan Philbrick, Louis Rigoli, Robert Sorobcllo, Groce Steen, Joonne Steele, Keith Truesdale, Arthur Viticllo, ond Richard Ve i turo. Even then this product would not hove been possible if it weren't for research into the juices or earth- worms and deformed lobsters by a hamster expert. Dr. Robert Jamie- son. The product will be sold under the slogan, If you want to look ugly wugly use Gushy Mushy. Richord Fcdcle, Joan Stodingcr, Evelyn Townc, Pat Devlin, James Covino, Deanna DcCrcsccnzo, Betty Zccchilh, Donald Morrissey, Patricio Shanahan, and David Fitzgerald, hove received an urgent appeal from Alaskan inhabitants, championed by Anibol Ferreira, Ann Welch, Louise 8mori, Marie DiCiovanni, Carole Rodcnhizer, Tonyo Coddoire, amt Morilyn Powers. Their hot-water bottle foctory has broke down, ond our citizens ore besecched to con- tribute their spores. Leaving July 5 on o spocc trip to Mors are Professor Earle Prentiss and his assistants, Elias Ashey, Roger Plummer, Jonct Geswell, Lynn Brezinsky, George Costa, John President D;Modico has loekea the following in his cobinet: Sol- votorc Spignese, Helen McCarthy, Elizobeth Money, Robert Green wood, James Tngilio, Barbara Ross, Chorlcs Christopher, Evelyn Talmo, Cora Dunne, and Louis Forrah. Peace Conference Premier Chcw-And-Lie of Chino has accused the United States of dcloying negotiations over the high price of Chop-Suey. U. S. Represen- tative Claro Potolano replied, Boloney! 100' 1 Relief From Acid Indigestion Try our new Anarsenic Tablets. Won't upset the stomach—in fact you are oworc of nothing. One dose and your worldly trouble will van- ish. Gives permanent relief from pain of heodochc, neuritis and ncur- olgio. You see, Anorscnic is like on undertaker's prescription. That is, Anorscnic contains not jdst one, but o combination of mcdicolly poisonous ingredients. Scientific re- search hos proved that no single drug con give such strong, yet such permanent relief os Anarsenic. Buy Anarsenic Toblets today! DcVmccntis, Edward Emery, John Leohy, Francis Hughes, Eleonor Medeiros, Mark Mmimos and John Locke. Their rocket, mode ond equipped by Professors Brophy and Harring- ton, hos been designed to travel at the speed of 2,000 light years a century. While on Mors they ore expected to make their homes with Jesse 8cnf, Arthur Price, Eugene Curley, Aaron Wosscrmon, Aoron Dor Marderosian, Tom Lynch, Paul Bean; I Robert Sousa, Stephen Stavros, iso- belle Mooradion, Charles Gugli- etto, ond Leo Schofield. They hope to find mincrol specimens of metero- icriocks, touramilno, moonstone ond green cheese. We wish the scientists a sole journey, ond hope that the Scotch tope will hold their rocket together. Fill! MARS PAGE 2 THE ORACLE MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1965 EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS DOROTHY WEST ALAN BEDROSIAN LINDA ANDERSON BOB KILTY Wc urge our readers to support the candidacy of one Pogo Possum for the presidency, ond to give full co-operation to his campaign com mittcc of Anthony DaCosta, chair- mon; Allan Perrier, Patricio Risser, Jean Carr, Anthony Russo, Elair; Tutela. Patricio Greco, Anthony Mitrono, Rito McCarthy, Barabra Koppcl, Serena Rumson, Joan Welch. Jeon and Joan Sharkey, Lawrence Smith, Cecelia Keller, ond Richord LoCopria. Entertainment Actor Bill Hotden is making c personal appearance at the show ing of his latest picture, Wild Ant Hunting in Brooklyn. The Razzaboni Brothers will fill the Lotm Quarter with accordion music, while the two thrushes, Susie Lucrcziono and Jeon Ventura, will entertain at Blinstrub's. The Blinstrub's chorus will feature twirlcrs Dahpne Neal, Helen Kelley, Barbara Squires, Laura Reid, ond Helen Laughlin. The red-hot recording trio of Nick Amabile, John Crimmings, and Paul Voliante will oppeor ot Jord- ons to sign autographs. The Hi-Hat's gonna rock ond roll tonight, ‘cause the coolest Hep-Cats of Charlie McNutt, Ron Ineson, Moric Jackowitch. ond Joe Donnaruma hove hit the town l.ke a storm. Wailin' away ot the picno will be Roberto Grant; trumpets Ray Forcino and Rosolic McAllister (those two olwoys go together), John Moran, and Larry Allen; saxes. Sunny Gaodridgc, Stcvo Sugorman, ond John Albanese; clarinets, Walt Mottos, Louis Sousa, and Tom Fournier; piccolo, Rita Lynch; Drums, Dorothy Dav, Tom 1 McNamara, and Jocko Macons; ond 1 dancer, Sonja Stangby. Due to popular demand, Herbert I Bourne, Frances Accorto, Marioric Barrett, Mary Gosbce, and Anne MacLeod will do a repeot per- formance of “Cheaper by the| Dozen. SOCIETY CHATTER Seen at Symphony Hall last night were the very elite Joan Currier, Dorothy Davies, Ann Laf forty, Carol Jcwcry, Elinor Kana, Gilda Fustolo, Adrienne Grondc, Joan Hensley, Joonnc Lepore, Ruth Mar tin, Janet Silvo, Marie Rudrigi.es, Lorraine McMohcn, Barbaro Bol bom, Helen Anorgeros, Charlotte Quinn, Margaret Reilly, Dorothy Paige, Marcia Tully, and Mory Stiles The select few invited to Lorrchne Fitzgerald's tea party tonight are Ellen Driscoll, Beverly Brown, Ad rionno Choprolcs, Carol Busb , Naomi Webster, Anne Danner. Rito Corozzini, Joan Kelley, Patricio Landers, Marilynn Gove, Teresa Fop- piono, Patricio Gates, Normo Libar- doni, Marie Mostrongclo, Kothryn Souso, Janet ond Janice Menino, Virginia Netos, Helen Murray, Joan Borchcy, Beatrice Perry, Phyllis Nolan, Jeon Stinehour, Potricia Toylor, Elaine Dominic, Louise Fin- ncll, Betty Birkemose, Eileen Cas- serly, Elaine Viveiros, Tcrcsc Wclby, and Mory Conroy. Jeanette Correia has pionned o gorden party for next Friday. As- sisting her in preparation arc Lolo Davis. Evelyn DcIGoudio, Mary Ann Contrado, Patricio Kolendanan, Eloine Lees, Teresa Lane, Virginio Frotus, Lorraine Giordano, Dorothy Fyfc, Mory Lydon, Ccrmcla Moscis, I Dolores Sousa, Mario Sartori, An tomette Romano, Rosemond Miele, Lucy Nichols, Frances Milcwski, Col- lette Angelis, Elizabeth Bailey, Mari- lyn Bertrand, and Nancy Porkhursf. On the odvisory committe for the Honovcr Horticultural Society ore Lois Nunziato, Diane Parsons, Lor- etta Strongman, Barbora Tobet. Janice Stelin, Joon Dobson, Joon Fitzgerald, Edith Dunn, Kathleen Blanchard, Dolores Walker, Judith Watts, Marilyn Davis, Marie Lowry, Mory McKenzie, Mory Mommola, Patricio Riordan, Jeanette Souza, Mory Mullen, Shirley Miller, Jean- ette Bertolaccini, Lois 8ennett. Catherine Donncllan, Constance Mancuso, Loretto Mahoney, Rose- mary Scars, Deonna Show, Marilyn Mortenson, Constance Ncofotistos, Loretta Barrata, Eleanor Barrett, Lois Donovan, ond Irene Rozakis. Sponsoring the programs for the Harvard Dramatic Society are: Cor- inne Ryerson, Pauline Scofani, Joon Muldoon, Kothrine Murphy, Dolores Nicosia, Potricia Drury, Helen Don- ahue, Mary Mahoney, Ann Mostran- tuno, Eileen McCorthy, Nancy Sant- angelo, Beatrice Sch vi, Nancy Montgomery, Camille Minichiello, and Kathryn Marcnna. SAUSAGE WRAPPERS IINI.II EONVENTIOiY Wcolthy sausage-wrappers from all over the notion ore meeting here for a three-week convention. Among the bigger names of the assembly ore Richord Anderson, James 8ryanos, Edward Forren, War- ren Going, Roy Mucci, Charles Farr, and Richord Cain from Eost Tcxos; the Vartabcdion bays from Holly- 1 wood; Eric Bethgc, Harvey Brown, Donald de Bruyn, Russell Clayton, Dovid Crovo, Anthony Viola, Clay- ton Dumas, and William Heofy from Washington; Carol Motcolm and Gerald Murphy from Oregon; Dennis VargcletiS, John Swanfcldt, Donald Nelson, Richard McCloskey, ond John Sullivan from Coney Islond; Colin Adamson, Michael Santosuosso, Wiihom Bcrte, Robert Blacker, Thomas Long, John Ro- mano, Joseph Scars, Norman Brcn- mck, ond Daniel Catanzono from Truth cr Consequences, New Mex- ico; John Burke, Ronald Noviello, Vernon Pitts, John Buckley, Robert Goyne, Anthony «.ontaiupa, Henry Tanner, and William Roderick from Snohomish; Kevin Carroll, Owen MocEochcrn, Paul O'Connor, Daniel Riley, Kenneth Carter, John Coruso, George O'Lcory, Edward Roister, and Robert DcCruz fr:m Woxahotchee, Robert Giordano, Raymond LcBlanc, Vincent Leccese, Ronald Holland, Peter Colozzi, Froncis Deon, Fred- erick Sullivon, Richord Coyne, George Groy, and Alon MacDonald from Dry Gulch; and Jchn Conway, Frank Corvino, David Goddard, John Hartnett, Michael Hollond, Robert Keniston, Nicholas Goffrcdo, Charles I Silva, Richard Rollins, Joseph Sor- dino, Robert Mackenzie, George McLaughlin, Michael Russo, Nor- mcn McLcllan. Robert Sheehan, Victor Noimo, Joseph Casey, ond Froncis Mullonc from Tennessee. Schmii for Eliiphants Fuiiiuli!il A school for elephants, on institu tion which our city hos needed so desperately, hos finally been found- ed, largely through the efforts of Prof. Eileen Geer. The faculty . wijl include such fomous teachers ond lecturers os: Henry Dionne, Florence Pitcher, Lois Howlond, Frederick MocFodgen, Joseph Mangano, Nancy Lincoln, Poul Hirshcon, James Stanford, Mary Figulito, Benjamin Camcrano, Patricio LoGcmmo, Dorothy Mor glio, Loretta Lupi, Helen Mongan, Mory Hamwcy, Paul Moreau, Thomas Foster, Coro’c Green, Theresa Walker, Anne Kelly, Solly Matheson, Beverly Allen, Jeon Al- bani, Corcle Lees, and Patricia Withrow. Gym instructors will be Mary Maciel ond Gail Perry. Work- ing in the office will be Rose Mane Nordella, Hilde Forsberg, Marie I DeLuco, and Thcrcsc DcLuca. Inducted to English Nancy Piccolo, Diono Pioli, Sally Rhynold, Glcrio Riccardi, Jo Ann Knighthood Tombuzza, and Arnoldo Toddco. As Dukes ond Duchesses: Judith Queen Elizocth Malcolm of Eng- Torode, Rosalie Trubiono, Shirley land has dubbed the following illus- Fifield, Anne Kelley, Shirley Rossi, trious Americans to English nobilitv Mary Signoriello, Joan Callinan As Lords ond Ladies: Mary ond Barbara Bodkin, Beverly Bradley, Mono Angelo, Claire and Rosolic Ann Brown, Mary Buckley, Carole Bcrtocchi, William Belcher, Emily ; Cclli, Borbaro O'Meara, Joan Phin- Bisesti, Modeline Buonomo. Coth- ney. Margoret Sylvester, Marie Tos crine Butterworth, Sfcfonie Bian- smart, Ann TavoloreSlo, Roberta chino, Anthony Anfonuzzi, Virginia Tibbetts, Carmelo Trmgole, Irene Ardito, John Ardizzom, Anthony DiRusso, Angelina Donofo, Pauline Corideo, William Cordoso, Barbaro Fmclli, Dianne Fitzgerald, Cesorc Caiani, Hazel Camacho, Marilyn Cmgarelli, Philip Bennett, Anna Cahill, Rose Ccsario, Rose Ciano, Valente, Helen Donovon, Roberto Borbaro O'Brien, Joon Possero, 1 Cloymcn, ond Janet Coughlin. MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1965 THE ORACLE PAGE THREE Spnrt Shots By Bill Rhodo In one cf the year's biggest shouldering o load ot two tons, trodes, Donny Avila has been eight pounds, traded to the Giants for Willie Mays and $100,000. • • • Raging Robert Arnopp hos iust defeated Gorgeous George Tierney for the world's wrestling champion- ship. Bruin's occ center, Mike Kelley hos iust bitten his tongue, and will be out of action for two months. Sprinter Leo Johnson hos just surpassed his own record for the 60 yd. dash by traveling the dis- tance in five minutes, six seconds. Speedy George Whcoton hos won the Boston Morothon by surpassing a stor-studded field of Lorry Weene, Al Hamwcy, Bill Gallont, Dove Malloy, Ed Kelley, Ernest Eramo, Dick Hordy, Harry Jones, ond Carolyn Niles. We wonder whether any trades will result from the conference be- tween Leo Mogliozzi, president of the Braves, and Yonk's President Ronald Pine? Lost night Worrcn Tolman won the weight-lifting championship by In a huge package deal, the Red Wings hove sent hockey stars John Falvey, Phil Keane, Froncis Biggie, Bob Strokes, Ed Harrison, Bill Byers ond John Jouvelokas to the Bruins for Waterboy Frank White. Winner of the Masters' Golf Tournament wos Richie Burns, with o cool 432. • • Shortstop Jock McConn Icods the Southeastern New Mexico-North- western Texas Pony League in hot- ting with a .081 mark. Crozy Wheels Michaud won his Medford Bowl drog lost night by just edging out Doug Jordon, Nancy Me Isaac, Red Pirozzi, ond Hilda Mucci at the finish line. Miles Ties Game at Last Second A hunting party of Albert Beau- lieu, Alfred Theroux, Lionel Coscio, Arthur Beecher, Jeremiah McNa- mara, and Philip Bennett wos cor- nered in a cove by a ferocious mountain goat. However, Woyne Miles, a hunter who happened to be passing by, slipped up behind the mad goat, and securely tied him just before he began his charge. Policemen’s Charity Game BOX SCORE North End AB H Dovidio, If 5 2 Ghioni, 2b 4 2 Coffey, lb 5 2 Chisari, c 5 2 Pini, ss 3 1 Puppo, 3b 5 1 Kennedy, cf ... 5 2 Rcidy, rf 4 1 Finuconc, p 5 2 Rear End AB H Rossi, 2b 4 0 Scioli, ss 3 1 Wilson, cf 3 1 Hutchinson, c ... 4 0 Giollongo, 3b ... 2 0 Thibault, rf ... 3 0 Cloncey, If 2 0 Robinson 1b ... 2 1 Delmont, p 2 0 Mortcll, p 1 0 FINAL SCORE: Rcor End 0. North End 1 Court Record Joan Ormes was peacefully walk- ing her dog along the street when thot well-known dog biter, Ray- mond Wright, tumped out of some bushes, and bit her dog. The sur- prised dog bit bock, but his leg wos broken by the powerful jaws of Raymond. Louise Voishnis from the S.P.C.A. requested that Raymond be locked in prison forever, but Judge Laurence Humber ordered thot Ray- mond be examined by Psychiotrist David Balcom and his nurse, Frances Adams. Many well-known dog lovers including Daniel Murphy, Marilyn Miller, Francis Conccny, Corol Smith, Jim TnbOu, ond Harriet Zango wrote comforting words to Joan's dog. Death Notices Mortician Eddie Arnold reports thot business is poor. Want Ads WANTED: Hockey team, must have lots of money and need a terrific skate clconcr. Coll Paul Cleve- land. WANTED: Laboratory, complete with test tubes, chcmicols ond hand- some mole scientist. Coll Corol Grecnough. High School Highlights The officers of our newly-built West Side High School are: Superin- tendent, Thomas Wilton; Assistant Superintendents, Thomos Sotiros ond Robert Mondi; Principal, John Fran- ovich; and Vicc-Principols, Ellen Clark and Dickie Rose. Heads of Courses: College, Robert Bradley; Commercial, Josephine Ciccariello; and General, Alfred Jeon. Nowly-oppointcd heads of Departments are: English, William Griffin; Social Studies, Helen Fcr- mon; Mathematics, Rosalie Regal, Science, Froncis Meaney; Clerical Practice, Marie Lonero; Typewri: ing, Carole Meadows; Household Arts, Annette Cottam; Bookkeep- ing, Elinor Finigan; Latin, Stephen Kourcpcnis; French, Carole Hansen, and Italion, Robert O'Connor. The tough, low-enforcing Building Mast- ers are Edward Vallery, Anthony Celli, Melvin Burt, and Arthur Vivian. The School Magozine has been given on advisor, Eunice (the news) Dcwsnop, while the business end of the magozine will get help from Jane Emerson. From the windows of the Editorial Room (or closet as it is called) we sec the new School Committee getting started. Chairman Al Zengo hos colled a meeting to discuss the situation of the cafeteria, which is run by Brian Coody. Commiteeman Edward Bradley wants the group to purchase new tables ond chairs for the cafeteria. However, the most outstanding member of the committee, Clyde Murphy thinks thot the old moldy ones ore still usable. Members Mary Cahalan, Carol Moran, Alan Pierce, and Dorothy Sontangelo offered the opinion thot it is bod for the pupils' digestion to cot while standing up. As o re- sult, a table and two chairs hove been ordered. The basketball team will get the coaching services of Anthony DiMco ond Herbert McLoughlin. Presiding ot on athletic assembly was Athletic Director Robert Carlton. Big name speakers at the assembly included Don Allard, of the Detroit Lions, ond Fred McGovern of the Celtics, the cheerleaders, under the direction of Joonno Newman, led cheers, and Bandmoster Stanley Pcarlson wailed up a storm with the School Song . Principal Franovich, working hand-in-hand with his committee of Mary Gillette, Elaine Shepherd, Claire Fitzpatrick, Jean Carter. Rosalie Drago, Mary Duarte, ond Anne Yurko, sponsored vocations for 100 of the city's young tots of Revere Beach. omerui F (L J4i9LSA 00 (1955 l JearlooL’ s. iponiors Jeweler L G. BALFOUR CG. Attleboro. Mass. Represented by Thomas Galvin Fliiitiiijraphrs PURDY'S STUDIO 367 Boylston Street Boston, Mass. Hanks SOMERVILLE NATIONAL BANK Union Square-Davis Square 125 Broadway Somerville, Mass. SOMERVILLE SAVINGS BANK 57 Union Square Somerville, Mass. Engravers DONOVAN H SULLIVAN 47U Atlantic Avenue Printers MIDDLESEX COUNTY NATIONAL BANK 4UB Highland Avenue Somerville, Mass. THE CITY PRESS 44U Somerville Avenue Somerville. Mass. emones Memories ore oil thot ore left for us now that we hove walked through the portals of Somerville High for the lost time. Within the building, our second home for three years, we leave fun, excitement, laughter, friendships, ond work. Remember our first doy ot the high school? Whot o huge school! we oil said. The high school wos so different from our junior highs. We remember well the fine football teom we had three years ogo. With Billy Smithers and Lorry Fen- nessey leading the way, the Red and Blue won six games, ond added o post-season victory over B. C. High in the Exchonge Bowl Gome. Coptoin Gene Deody and Harry Morderosion led a surprisingly good basketball team to the league champ- ionship, only to drop the Tech Tourney opener to Mission High in the closing seconds by o 53-50 score. Button your collar! Roll your sleeves down! Tuck your shirt in! Boy, those correct dress rules were a bother! Mr. Morrissey really got around! From our junior yeor we remember most vividly the chemistry assignments, ond climbing the ropes in gym closs. Oh, that chemistry. We learned formulos ond mixed chemicals until we were blue in the face. Senior Phil Reovis certainly was in the headlines two years ago. He brought fame to Somerville High by leaping 6 feet five ond one-eighth inches to break the national interscholostic schoolboy record. When the Ides of March rolled around we agoin had a team in the Tech Tourney. This '54 team wos being heralded as perhaps the greotest ever to come out of Somerville, too. With Pete Soitta and Joe Rigozio scor- ing ot a torrid pace, we romped over league opposition with plenty to spore, and once agoin won the league championship. However, Somerville dreams of a possible New Englond title were smoshed in the Tech Tourney opener once agoin, os our teom suffered o crushing, stunning, heart-breaking loss to Archbishop Williams, by o 62-61 count. The reaction of the Somerville fandom can best be described by this line from a Boston newspoper, The cornival wos over, and the funeral dirge began. Sa crushed were we by this defeot that even the school was rather solemn for a few doys; but time heols all, and barely had we drowned our tears in coke than the Junior Dance was upon us. As our junior year come to a welcome close, we were treated to one of the greatest teams in Somerville's illustrious baseball history. No hit pitcher Harvey Mills led us to a Stote Championship. Well, it finally arrived! September rolled around, and we returned to school os mighty seniors. Deep down inside we knew thot this was going to be the senior year of all senior years. It certainly started with a bong! Our beloved School Committee decreed that coke ond candy were banned from the school, ond that all pupils would hove to eat in the cafeteria, and would not be allowed to devour their lunches ocross the street in the smoke-filled stores of Finklestein. A clamor arose from the student body, but to no avail; the order was enforced! When the Portia Deboting Society tried to debate the pros and cons of the campussing edict. School Committeeman Walter Casey, who hod introduced the bill, prohibited Portia from deboting the ruling. A tumult arose from students ond citizens, and it echoed in print, but mighty Mr. Casey, with face os hord os flint, struck opposition out. Largely due to the efforts of our classmate, Tom Wilton, a conference between Mr. Casey and interested students wos arranged, and enacted after school. If nothing else, Mr. Casey proved thot he wos a master of double-talk. Whot good come of this uproar? Well, it demonstrated to the School Committee thot there are alert assiduous pupils, who, when organized, will fight for their noturol rights of freedom of debate ond of the press. While all this wos going on, we were rejoicing from one footboll triumph to another, and wotching our great football team smash their way to the league Co-championship. Unfortunately, the new stadium, which wos to be ready in September, wos only beginning to take shape, and we were orphans once again. Probably the most treasured memory of all was the Wayne Miles set shot that made it possible for Somer- ville to win the Tech Tourney for the fifth time, a new record. The noise was deofening! It was os if the previous nights were merely buildups. Air-horns, auto-horns, this horn, thot horn, cow bells, bugles, paper, paper, and more paper were present in profuse amount ot this game. As the team trotted onto the floor the fans went berserk! The Garden rocked to the tune of Wove High Your Gilded Banners , while the Somerville fans, behaving like wild savoges, hurled a solid wall of paper which continued for five full minutes, hollered, and did every- thing imaginable to moke noise. Six thousand strong, flush with victory, paraded from the Garden to the high school in a noisy precession of songs and cor horns, which brought troffic to o stand- still. To the delight of ond horror of the jubilant meb some crazy kid again climbed our flagpole, ond fas- tened a dummy of conquered Quincy to the top. The night of March 12 wos probably the sweetest in the One hundred forty-eight • THE NEW STADIUM history of the Closs of '55. We were proud of our boys. For two weeks sports headlines were screaming the proises of this Somerville team. You couldn't pick up o paper without reading obout Somerville High. In appreciation, the city sent the team to New York for o deserved vocotion. 21,000 Routed By Fire At Somerville High screamed the headlines! Perhaps the most shocked of oil who read these words were the 21,000 routed students. We remember being sent out into chilly February weother one doy for what we thought was o routine fire drill. We remember crowding into the gym ofter cvocuoting the west building because some smoke was spotted. But does anyone remember being routed? Somerville High wos honored with a doy on the Boston Ballroom Record Poll . Our favorite songs in- cluded Earth Angel , Ko-Ko-Mo , The Melody of Love , How Important Can It Be? , Dovey Crockett , Crozy Otto , ond Tweedlee-Dee . How vividly we con remember singing verses to Honey Babe while stonding in line outside the Garden waiting for the gates to open for another Tourney gome, and while marching in the victory parade ofterwords. Remember our Senior Prom? Amidst the cheering crowd and the glore of spotlights, we entered our gym. which looked more beoutiful than we ever had believed possible. The soft lights, the sweet music, the reception of our guests, the fovors, the pictures, ond the crowning of the King and Queen, all combined to moke our Senior Prom one of the most unforgettoble nights of our lives. With the close of the Grand March, we slowly began to leave for the traditional ofter the prom night places, and small homeportics. Class Doy come, and with it come the reolizotion that our high school doys were over. We all were silent os we filed into the auditorium to begin the exercises. We felt o touch of sorrow os we sang fore- well to our school doys. We marched, os a class, up the campus for the lost time. Solemnly we watched the planting of our class ivy, which sholl remain os a living reminder of the closs of 1955. Our high school days ended as our president presented our purple and white to the closs of 1958, with the words, ... we entrust to you our class colors. Guard them well. Our precious Yearbooks were distributed, ond we embarked upon our closs cruise. Just o few doys loter came one of the most wonderful moments of our young lives, graduation. The culmina- tion of oil our efforts hod been reached. This wos the doy we had dreamt of since we first entered os soph- omores in the foil of 1952. This wos the lost time we would be gathered together as a class. The day ended, and with its end o new era downed upon the graduating closs. Remember? Remember wotching the gouches in operation; remember the dates, the donees, the songs, the boll gomes, the teochers, the school; remember the good times ond the sod times; remember them all, for high school doys come but once in a lifetime. CELEBRATING TOURNEY VICTORY AT THE SCHOOL One hundred forty-nine ■■ May the days ahead Bring wisdom, courage. And strength To fill the coming years with joy. I 4 W55 C33.