Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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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

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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

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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