Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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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

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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

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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