Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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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

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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

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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