Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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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

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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

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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