Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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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

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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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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