Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 238 of the 1957 volume:

DECEMBER 195G Sumerville High SchonI Sumerville, Massachusetts THE RADIATOR SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 74th YEAR OF CONTINUOUS PUBLICATION VOL. LXXIV SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS DECEMBER, 1956 ACTIVITIES Charlotte Coughlin '57 Dorothy Shubow '57 SPORTS Dorothy DiMita '57 Peggy McQuode, 58 Moriorie Howe '58 CHATTER Rosolyn Perrone '57 Joyce Kolton '58 Vivion Comerlengo '58 Editor-in-Chief CAROL A. FIELDS '57 Business Manager HERBERT WEENE '57 BUSINESS Robert Lozor '57 Poul Prentiss '57 Nancy Tyler '58 ART Judith Torentino '57 Morilyn Ince '58 LITERARY Dcbro Mabel '57 Louise Price '58 Hildegarde Kushncr '57 FEATURES Ruth Lancostcr '58 Ruth Kotell '58 TYPING Ruthanne Koyc '57 Borboro Morgan '57 CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Paul Anderson '57 Gerald Nissenboum '57 Laura Slocomb '57 MR. ALBERT GIROUX Head Master MR. HUGH McCUSKER Business Adviser MISS OLIVE B. MacPHERSON Literary Adviser Reporters Table of Contents SENIORS: 52, Mary Hena; 141, Barbara Mor- gan; 143, Ruthanne Kaye; 147, Carol Fleming; 149, Rosemary Volturno; 150, Gerald Nissenbaum; 151, Ox- ford Johnston; 241, Evelyn Gerrior; 243; 244, Barbara Dean; 245, Patricia Anderson; 247, Carol Baldassari; 249, Lorraine Hyman; 250, Bonnie Gra- ham; 251, Carole Gifford; 252, Hilde- garde Kushner; 254, Lauro Slocomb JUNIORS: 24, Virginia Zongo; 25, Elaine Lo- mothc; 27, Morgoret Buckley; 29, Janet Dunderdale; 30, Joseph Guol- ticri; 32, Ann Quinlon; 221, Dorothy Bartera; 232, Lucille Goodridge; 324, Elaine Trupp; 325, Cynthio Ago; 327, Carol Sorkision; 329, Janice Rice; 330; 331, Dorothy Silva, Joyce Smed- burg; 332, Edith Fishman; 334, Eve- lyn Ellis; 341, Judith Vidito; 343, Joon Hilferty; 344, Nancy Tyler; 345, Joanne Mocogni; 347, Fred Owen. SOPHOMORES: 147, Annette Stavros; 149, Cynthia Smith; 241, Elizabeth Pennington; 243, Miriom Cooper; 244, Borbara Porcaro; 245, June Pisecki; 247, 249, Louise Musto; 250, Guy Fer- ronc; 251, Emma Coforello; 252, Robert Taurosi; 254, Rita Thomas; 341, Johanno Beradi; 343, Eleanor lannacone; 344, Mary Doherty; 345, Margaret O'Leary; 347, Ellen Coun- cilman; 349, Roberta Bahan; 350, Ruth McGoff; 351, Vivion Santos; 352, Helen Brown; 354, Richard Buell njIIIV N Massachusetts Boys' State Lightning Never Strikes Twice A Tribute to A iss Sutherland Conservation Coravan — 1956 Stop and Think N.E.S.P.A. Christmas Somerville High's Shot Session The White Plague Happy Birthday Something to See Where There's Smoke While Leaves Were Falling Fantasy A Summer Night The Big Exam Famous Alumni List of Awards Have You Met Whot's Doin' Sports Notional Honor Society The First Snowfall Winter Night Off The Record Class Chotter 3 Debra Mabel '57 4 Borbora Morgon '57 5 Paul Prentiss '57 5 Marjorie Howe '58 6 6 Rosalyn Perronc '57 7 Dorothy Shubow '57 8 Joan Berry '56 8 Hildegarde Kushner '57 9 Marilyn Ince '58 10 Herbert Weene '57 11 Dorothy Shubow '57 12 Judith Tarentino '57 12 Louise Price '58 13 Robert Lazar '57 13 14 15 16 18 19 23 Louise Price '58 24 Marjorie Howe '58 24 Laura Slocomb '57 25 26 S31 35C=-53 CA-2) MASSACHUSETTS BDYS’ STATE During the week of June 22-30, Herbert Cunha, Robert Giordano, Paul Anderson, and Paul Schaefer attended the American Legion- sponsored Roys’ State convention, at the University of Massachusetts, in Amherst. These boys represented Somerville High and Somerville’s two Legion posts. The convention was held for the purpose of teaching high school junior boys the laws of SHS REPRESENTATIVES Standing, left to right: Herbert Cunha, Paul Anderson. Seated, left to right: Paul Schocfcr, Robert Giordano. our state and our courts, the duties of a citi- zen, and the function of national, state, and city elections. Each of the 450 boys was assigned to a certain town or city, and to a certain party —either Nationalist or Federalist. Daily town meetings were held, during which officers were elected, and the duties of these offices were executed. Party conventions were held quite often, at which the state officers were nominated. After a heated campaign on both sides, the entire population elected the state officers, using ballot boxes loaned by the town of Amherst. The climax of the election was the inauguration of the Constitutional Officers by Lieutenant Governor Sumner G. Whittier. Law and citizenship classes were held daily, and exams were given both groups. Those passing the exams receive certificates, and the highest boys in the law class sat in at a session of the Superior Court at North- ampton. The boys really got a taste of college life, as they used the university’s dorms, dining commons and many other halls and class- rooms. In adddition, they had the complete use of the university’s athletic equipment. Each afternoon, the boys swam in the pool, played softball, baseball, tennis, or basket- ball. Climaxing the athletic program was a baseball game between the Boys’ State All-Stars and the Gardner Legion team. Church and Temple services were held. Parents joined their sons on Sunday for din- ner. Each evening the Boys’ State band played at the assembly and special speakers such as the Girls’ State Governor, advisers of Boys’ State, and many state officials were often in attendance. On the final evening, highlights of the assembly were an excel- lent talent show and threehours of movies. Coming from all over the state, the Boys’ Staters represented many nationalities and creeds. They worked together, side by side, in their political and athletic jobs, without the slightest bit of jealousy or antagonism. So it was that 450 boys concluded their ac- tivities on the campus of the University with only one general complaint:--------they hadn’t seen any girls for eight days! i k, NOV 8'57 Three LIGHTNING NEVER STRIKES TWICE? Debra Mabel ’57 On June 8, 1956, the Class Day exercises of the senior class of Somerville High School were held in the renewed auditorium, which was being used for the first time since the damage to the stage in the January fire. That afternoon, after everyone presum- ably had left the building, the second major fire to strike the high school in less than five months swept the fourth floor of the Central Building. Water damage was exten- sive on the three lower floors and in parts of the two wings. For the pupils, the school session did not resume to finish the year’s studies. During the summer, the roof of the Central Building was leveled to the third floor and a new flat slate roof was put on. Barricades were constructed, both outside and inside the school, to block off the Central Building completely above the basement level. A tem- porary main office was made of room 154 combined with the main corridor of the East Wing. Classrooms 144 and 145 were com- bined and made into one, for a new Art Room. Maple floors and new lights were installed; fresh paint made it look bright and cheery; some new equipment was installed. This room was ready for use at the opening of school in September. A new floor was put on the whole basement corridor, which was also painted. The corridors and lockers in the two wings were painted, too. This fall we started school in two sessions: the seniors and juniors attending the morn- ing session, and the sophomores attending the afternoon session. The teachers were di- vided so that each would work the hours of one full session. The Music Department was given the cafe- teria as temporary headquarters; the Band was allotted a room in the basement in which to keep instruments and uniforms, although they practice on Wednesday nights in the cafeteria. The school bank was relocated on the second floor of the east building in room 254A. Room 10, the headquarters for the Good Government Committee, was redeco- rated and supplied with temporary furnish- ing. An Editorial Room has not yet been been established, and the Radiator Staff has been doing the best it could using transi- tional meeting places. The chemistry and physics laboratories were supposed to have been located at the Southern Junior High and the Trade High School, respectively, but unfortunately, due to lack of equipment in these places, the science students had to postpone their lab experience until the re- construction of our own laboratories is fin- ished. The teachers’ cafeteria and the gym- nasium are functioning as usual. The me- chanical drawing rooms and the manual training rooms in the basement of the Cen- tral Building were redecorated and are in operation. The auditorium on the first floor will be completely out of use until all work in the Central Building is completed. We pupils have all been doing the best we could with what we had left since the fire. Everyone has been inconvenienced, but we’re sure that once the construction is finished, the Central Building ready for use, and the school routine back to normal, everyone will profit from our greatly improved school. Four A TRIBUTE TO MISS SUTHERLAND Barbara Morgan '57 It was with a distinct sense of a job well done, that Miss Ruby Sutherland could retire this past September. Room 254, however, just doesn’t seem the same place without her cheery smile and friendly hello. Born in the little town of Lancaster, New Hampshire, where she attended the Woods- ville New Hampshire Secondary School, she continued to further her education at the Leland Powers Collegiate School, Emerson College, Boston University and Columbia University. She holds the degrees of B.LL, M.A. and B.S. in Education. She began her service at Somerville High School in 1922 as a teacher of History and Elocution. Throughout the years, Miss Sutherland regarded her students not as groups, but rather as individual personalities, each of whose present lives and further welfare be- came her immediate concern. She devoted her time unselfishly and unsparingly to the best interests of those to whom she could be of service. Whether a matter was perti- nent to teaching, or to church or college, she always made “Service” her watchword. During December of 1930, her teaching was interrupted because of typhoid fever, contracted in Europe where she was in a Ter- centenary Pageant the summer before. Because of her keen interest in her co- workers and her engaging personality, both teachers and pupils give to her the tribute of their warm affection and high esteem. CONSERVATION CARAVAN—1956 Paul Prentiss ’57 An assignment this short to tell about my 15,000 mile trip cuts me down to making a few pertinent observations on the highlights alone! (Just in case there’s anyone left who doesn’t know, I went to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska on a Conservation Caravan for the Boy Scouts last June.) And first on that list comes being allowed to fly the plane for thirty minutes—most ex- citing experience a person can have, I would say. (By the way, when rain hits your auto- mobile windshield, it runs down, doesn’t it? When it hits a plane windshield, it runs side- ways.) One of the most unique things I saw was the “graveyard” at the Russian Orthodox Church in the Manatuska Valley, Alaska. These people do not bury their dead under ground as we do, but instead build gaily decorated little houses for them in tiny vil- lages around the church. When you take 12 boys from 4 million boys—one scout representing about 300,000 scouts—from all different parts of the United States you get some interesting views of how the other parts live and think. One boy had never seen an olive. One declared he wouldn't go to school if he had to wear shirts and ties and shoes as we northerners do. Another did the boasting for Texas as if it were part of Oklahoma. We came home speaking a “na- tional language,” a combination of all the sec- tional accents in one. We stayed at one home with a swimming pool, but the rest were just like yours and mine, and parents gave up their beds to us, washed and pressed our uniforms even when we showed up at midnight and had to leave at 5 a.m. The 1955 Western All-American Football Coach was our host one night, and many a pretty Senior Campfire Girl danced with us and gave us breakfast at Portland. The biggest disappointment was not catching any salmon at King Salmon River in Alaska. They didn’t dare not bite for the General who was with us, though. (Turn to page 31) Five STOP AND THINK Marjorie Howe ’58 “What is my primary goal in life?” “How can I begin to realize my ambition now ?” Sometime during our busy high school days, we should take time out to ask our- selves these very important questions. In- deed, as high school students, we should feel the necessity of looking ahead, apprais- ing critically our plans for the future. This is our time of preparation. It we were asked to name our choice of work, would we be able to give a fairly conclusive answer? If we only shrug our shoulders and reply, “Well, I dunno yet” or “I haven’t the faintest idea,” then we had better settle down and really do some serious thinking. Unless we give serious concern to our future now, it may be too late to do what we prefer! We should all, therefore, have some ultimate plans in mind. Although they may only be vague, these plans should serve to stimulate our enthusiasm now. Once we become en- thusiastic, it becomes necessary that we al- ways be on the “qui-vive.” Being alert will enable us to see the many opportunities which surround us. Only by showing interest and industry will we begin to realize our am- bitions. It is said that each one of us has been given the ability to do some specific work, which will assure our happiness in future life. Such a natural inclination should be en- couraged now, and not be disregarded through inexcusable laziness. It is impor- tant, therefore, to apply ourselves earnestly to whatever learning and training will best prepare us for the future. Our spare time might prove invaluable to us, if we would spend it in wholesome activi- ties. Sports, educational hobbies, and reading classical literature are pastimes that will in- evitably make us far better persons. Our everyday actions, although seemingly trivial, should be governed by our ambitions, also. If we mean our lives to be significant, we must begin to consider the other fellow. We should strive to overcome such faults as greed and selfishness. Remember real suc- cess in life goes to the person who can Be trusted and respected. Yes, stop and think! We, as teenagers are striving for an honorable position in the modern world. We must begin to mold our futures now! N.E.S.P.A. While most of the SHS students were en- joying a three day holiday on the weekend of October 26, six members of the Radiator Staff, along with their adviser, Miss Mac- Pherson, attended the two day and evening New England Scholastic Press Association Convention sponsored by the Division of Journalism of Boston University. Those who represented SHS were Carol Fields, editor; Herbert Weene, business manager; Debra Mabel, Rosalyn Perrone, Judy Tarentino, and Dotty DeMita. Approximately 350 students and advisers from all over New England convened at the opening session to hear welcoming talks by Mr. Robert Baram, Director of N.E.S.P.A., and Dean Hatch of the College of General Education. The principal speech, “Your Role in the Battle for Freedom of Information,” was given by Dr. Joseph DelPorto, Director of the B.U. School of Journalism. After this, the students attended the semi- nars of their choice. Included also among these were “Magazine Content and Make- Up,” “Sports Writing,” and “Writing the Feature Column.” During the afternoon, the opportunity was afforded to any senior to take the N.E.S.P.A. Scholarship Examina- tion. An applicant for this four-year $1000 scholarship was required to write a feature or news story on varied subjects. At the session on Friday evening, two critiques, one for students, the other for ad- visers, were held. The most interesting and informative event of the evening was a col- legiate press panel comprised of the staff members of the B.U. “Hub” Yearbook, their adviser, and reporters from some of our greater Boston newspapers. The following day, two interesting groups of seminars took place, one of which on edi- torial writing was conducted by our own ad- viser, Miss MacPherson. The delegates then met in the Dome Room of the Hotel Lenox Six for luncheon. Among those seated at the head table were Miss MacPherson and Bev- erly Conn, who was awarded the N.E.S.P.A. Scholarship two years ago. Following lunch, Mr. Bice Clemnow, pub- lisher of the West Hartford News and East Hartford Gazette, spoke to the convention on the subject of “Communications Throughout the World. Mr. Baram awarded prizes to the outstanding magazines, newspapers and yearbooks. The Radiator and the 1956 Year- book were cited for “Outstanding Content and Make-Up.’' After this closing session, many delegates boarded the chartered buses which took them to the B.U.-Syracuse game, at Boston University Field. CHRISTMAS Rosalyn Perrone ’57 Since the fourth century, Christmas has been observed by the Christian Church on the twenty-fifth of December to celebrate the Nativity of Christ. Although the origin of its practice is un- known, scholars believe that it is derived in part from the pre-Christian rites of Ger- manic and Celtic tribesmen held in celebra- tion of the winter solstice, the point at which the sun is farthest from the equator. The exclusive devotional observance has become interspersed with a number of heathen customs such as the use of holly, mistletoe, Yule logs, and wassail bowls. The Christmas tree is of ancient origin, tracing back to the Romans of pre-Chris- tian times from which it spread to the Ger- man people and then to the people of the British Isles. The singing of Christmas Car- ols by waits, out-of-doors on Christmas Eve, is an old English custom. The sending of gifts had its origin in the Yule gifts of northern European countries and ancient Rome. In later times Christmas celebrations ac- quired a wide secular and social significance which has featured the sending of Christmas cards, a custom originating in 1850. The early Dutch settlers brought to the New World the custom of celebrating St. Nicholas, Santa Claus Day, on Christmas Eve. The foregoing is but a brief history of Christmas which brings us up to the present day. What does Christmas mean to you? The majority of people think of Christmas in terms of Christmas trees, presents, tasty food with all the trimmings. As a matter of fact, some families com- mence preparation weeks in advance. Actu- ally there is nothing wrong with this, but how many people stop to consider the true meaning of Christmas? The birth of our Lord was the most im- portant one of all time. If we are to make any preparation, we should prepare our hearts for the Infant Jesus on His day. On Christmas morn, we should all attend the church of our choice and offer up a birth- day greeting such as a humble heart, thanks for mercy he has given us, a forgiving spirit with which He has blessed us, and grati- tude for many blessings such as peace of mind.. Merry Christmas to all, and remember: Do not leave Christ out of Christmas. Seven SOMERVILLE HIGH’S SHOT SESSION Dorothy Shubow ’57 I had graduated from Somerville High a few years ago and was visiting some of my teachers when I noticed this boy and followed him down the stairs. I saw that his sleeve was rolled up. He had a funny look on his face, as if he were nervous and anxious. Fi- nally he arrived at a door where other boys and girls were waiting in line. The smell of alcohol filled the air. When I managed to peek inside I noticed nurses and doctors all in the process of administering inoculations to these pupils. I had extra time so I waited until the last pupil filed out. Then I walked over to one of the nurses, and asked her to explain what the inoculations were for. It was then that I found out that Somerville High is one of the many schools playing its part in the destruction of polio. But there was much more I wanted to know. I enjoyed a very interesting conversation with Mrs. Cahalan, one of our school’s nurses, and learned much about polio that I didn’t know before. Each year thousands of young people of high school age are stricken with this dread disease. Polio will continue to cripple and kill teenagers as long as there are unvacci- nated teenagers for the virus to attack. To- day plenty of Salk vaccine is available, but vaccine on the druggist’s shelf does not pre- vent polio. It must be injected into your arm to do any good. The injection which is nearly painless takes only three seconds. The first shot begins to take effect in from seven to ten days. The second shot is given two to four weeks after the first, and brings a sharp rise in protective antibodies. For long-lasting immunity, a third or booster shot must be given seven months later. Recently over 1,000 adults, teenagers, and young children were hit by polio in the Chi- cago epidemic this past summer. Of that number, not a single paralyzed person had received three shots of Salk vaccine. This does not mean that the Salk vaccine has con- quered polio. Thousands of doctors all over the country are now, at this moment, work- ing on a better cure for polio. Already Dr. Hilary Koprowski nf the American Cyana- mid’s Lederle Laboratories has been develop- ing a new kind of vaccine that can be taken through the mouth. So, you see, polio is not conquered yet, but we now know that its control is possible, and as more and more peo- ple are vaccinated, the rate of paralytic polio will steadily diminish. As I walked out of Somerville High, quite satisfied with my visit here, I began think- ing about what the nurse had told me. Before I knew it, I had changed my course to visit my family physician and ask him if I might get these polio shots. The nurse con- vinced me. How about you? THE WHITE PLAGUE Joan Berry ’56 Ed. Note: Annually the Christmas Seal drive, sponsored by the National Tubercu- losis Association, helps to aid TB patients in hospitals and also furnishes money neces- sary for further research in the long effort to stamp out the disease. The following ar- ticle was written by one of last year’s gradu- ates who was stricken with TB while in high school. Naturally she wanted to warn others about the treachery of the first stages—of how quietly and painlessly the tuberculin germ can get started in anybody’s system. Since the paper was received from Joan too late for our final issue last spring we decided to publish it this year. The incidence of TB in Somerville is said to be high. Already this years, one of the seniors has had to leave school to receive the hospital treatment re- quired. Written at the hospital, Waltham, May, 1956 by Joan Berry ’56 The tubercle bacillus is the very prevalent tuberculin germ carried in the lungs of every human being. It remains inactive as long as the body resistance is kept up, but as soon as the resistance drops the germ has its chance to take over. If able to take hold, it usually, though not necessarily, infects the lungs first. If not detected in time, tuberculosis can spread to every living organ. (Turn to page 22) Eight HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hildegarde Kushner ’57 Excitement was high at the Jameson house. The family was preparing for a birthday. Ted, the oldest boy, was sixteen. He had just received his license and was itch- ing for a chance to try the wheel. So, off he went. Mrs. Jameson was out in the kitchen put- ting the finishing touches on the cake. “New, let’s see, a few sprinkles here, and a few more there. Oh yes, let’s not forget the candles. Ted, where are you? Where did you put those candles? Gosh. I can never keep up with that boy! He is always rushing around.” Mr. Jameson was in the living room put- ting up the last of the decorations. “One streamer here ought to finish the job. I wish Ted were here to help me. With his speed we could be through in no time.” Sisters Sue and Joan were upstairs in their bedroom dressing for the party. “Hurry up. Joan, you lazy thing, or you’ll be late for the party.” “I'll be there in a second; just as soon as 1 get this darn dress on. It’s too tight.” “Well, no wonder it’s tight; you didn’t even loosen the belt. I’ll bet that you’d even forget your head if it weren’t permanently attached.” “Where’s Ted? If he doesn’t hurry, hell be late for his own party. “Don’t worry about him, Sue. With his speed he could be back in five minutes before the party starts and still be ready for it on time.” The doorbell rang. “Can that be a guest already? Ted isn’t even back yet! Oh, it’s Sue, Ted’s girl. Come on in, Sue.” “Hi, Mrs. Jameson. Hope I’m not too early. Can I help with anything?” “Well, you’re right on time, and if you really want to help, you can put these candy dishes out in the living room. Mr. Jameson should be through in there by now.” The doorbell rang again. This time it was the Martin boy and his girl friend. Soon everyone was there, sitting and talking in the living room. A car stopped out in front of the house. Steps came slowly up the walk. “Everyone hide,” said Mrs. Jameson, “and don’t come out until I tell you to.” “Why, hello, Sheriff. Come in. We’re just waiting for Ted to come home.” “Sit down, Mr. and Mrs. Jameson; I have something to tell you.” The Sheriff looked down at the floor un- easily. Groping for the right words, he finally sadly said, “This is about your son, Mr. and Mrs. Jameson . . “Why, what are you trying to tell us, Sheriff?” “Your son’s car struck a tree on Route 42. Ted was thrown clear.” In a choked voice he continued, “It was all over quickly. Ted was killed instantly.” The silence which followed was broken by sobs. Someone said, “He’s not coming. Ted won’t ever know that we wanted to wish him ‘a very happy birthday,’ ... or will he?” Nine SOMETHING TO SEE Marilyn Ince ’58 A milky white frost glazed the windows of every house, irregularly placed, in the town of Fillvington. The wind whistled through the naked trees, and myriads of silvery stars covered the sky. Golden moonbeams skipped on a nearby brook as God surveyed His handi- work. Everything was at rest. About 2 A.M. the shade went up in a second floor window of the Vickerson house. Someone opened the window and looked out, but not for long. After a while, shivering from the harsh cold air, Lee closed the window, and filled with im- measurable excitement and wonder, she fumbled in the dark for her housecoat and slippers. Making all the noise which she tried not to make, she finally found the ob- jects of her search, and also woke her room- mate. Startled by the confusion, Brenda asked rather drowsily, “What are you doin’ up and where are you goin’ this time o’ night? Brrr, it’s awfully cold in here. Why don’t you go back to bed?” Caught unaware and still excited, Lee an- swered with her Oriental accent, “Oh, Brenda! I am sorry to have waken you, but I was in a hurry to go outside.” “Outside,” ejaculated Brenda. “Are you foolish? Why it’s practically freezing out there. Why in the world do you want to go outside?” “Oh, come to the window, Brenda, and you will see why.” Brenda reluctantly went to the window. “Is it not beautiful,” continued Lee. “Isn't what beautiful? Maybe my eyes de- ceive me, Lee, but I don’t see anything out there unless you mean . . . .” “Yes, Brenda, that is what I mean, and that is why I wish to go outside, now.” “Oh, Lee, it’ll probably be there in the morning, and if it isn’t it’ll be back again sometime. C’mon, let’s go back to bed.” “No, Brenda, I cannot wait until morning, and it may not come again for some time. Maybe you think me foolish, but I want to go out now.” Smiling, Brebda replied, “All right, Lee, I’ll go with you, but you’re sure to catch cold, since you’re unaccustomed to this weather.” “I don’t mind,” replied Lee. And so, wrapped in their coats the two girls tiptoed downstairs to go outside. Lee had come to this country from Ceylon to go to school, and, becoming very close friends with Brenda, she often spent much time at Brenda’s house. Everything that she had seen here was a marvel to her, and she was a careful observer, as most foreigners are. To her, being in America, and attending one of the best colleges in the world, was even more than a dream come true. It is a secret wish in the hearts and minds of multi- tudinous young children. Then, it becomes a reality for some, while for many others, it remains merely a fantasy for which there can be no hope. Can you imagine, therefore, how grateful and how enthralled Lee was? If so, you understand, then, why she could find beauty and splendor in the simple things which we think trivial and ordinary. You understand, too, why she wanted to go out- side on this frosty, bleak night to see some- thing that to her was new and wonderful. After the girls returned to bed, Brenda fell asleep immediately, but Lee lay there wide-awake. She was too thrilled and excited for sleep. However, about three days later Lee had a vivid reminder of this venture, when she was in bed with a dreadful cold. It was terrible while it lasted, but she bore it all very well, and not long afterward she was normal and healthy again. A few weeks later she and Brenda were busy doing their Christ- mas shopping. As you can imagine, Christ- mas that year was two-to-three times more exciting for Lee than for Brenda. However, being pushed and shoved about in the big de- partment stores by the other Christmas shop- pers was exasperating to both girls and was something that Lee could not understand. As she said in a letter to her parents, “The peo- ple in America are always in a hurry. They rush from one place to another, yet I know of no special place to where they must rush. Their means of transportation is so quick and easy, but they persist in practically trampling all over you in order to go some- where.’ Ten (Turn to page 13) WHERE THERE’S SMOKE Herbert Weene ’57 When the growing town of Dunster de- cided to modernize its fire department, it re- solved to make a good job of it. As a result Dunster had one of the best equipped de- partments in the state. This naturally re- quired no small expenditure on the part of the citizens. Therefore, picture if you can, the chagrin of the townspeople when their fire department, resplendent with shining en- gines and handsome uniforms, somehow man- aged to finish last in the annual state fire de- partments’ competition. They were the laugh of the year. The mayor of Dunster, who hap- pened to be in attendance at the event suf- fered the many jibes of the other mayors whose well-oiled units were setting records left and right. “Next year,” said the mayor to fire chief Simpson, “we do better or you’re out!” By the time the competition had rolled around again, Chief Simpson had whipped his neophyte firemen into a crack organiza- tion. “This year we’ve got it in the bag,” said the mayor to visiting State Chief Weinster. They were watching the Dunster department at practice on this particular morning and even the state chief was forced to admit that last year’s stumblebums might well be this year’s threat. So the situation stood on the week before the competition. The whole town was excited as only a small town can be over such an event. “We gave the department the best darn equipment available and we want a prize this year!” said one prominent citizen. And that just about summed up public opinion. Now I must introduce two of the key figures in this little tale. Mr. Antonio Mar- zone was a typical imigrant in that he was vastly impressed by the modern conveniences of the United States and had a strong love for his new country. Of course he had certain misconceptions. At first, for instance, when the radio commanded, “Got right out and buy Potrzebie Toothpaste . . .” he went right out and bought Potrzebie Toothpaste. But after a month in Dunster he had learned a good deal and was just as excited about the com- ing competition as anyone else. Jeremiah P. Mulcahey was one of the Dun- ster firemen. His biggest qualification for the job was that his brother-in-law happened to be the mayor. As a matter of fact, he might have been fired several times except for this. He was famed for having accidentally turned the hose at his chief at the previous year’s competition and having created the fun- niest spectacle in twenty years. (This did not particularly help the Dunster depart- ment’s rating, as you might guess.) Now it so happened that the not-overly- bright Mr. Mulcahey was on lookout duty the day the mayor was showing Chief Weinster around the fire house. Tired by the morning’s maneuvers, Mulcahy was just sitting in the tower smoking his pipe. There was a tar bucket in the tower as the roof was under repair. Mulcahey dozed off and dropped his pipe into the bucket. Burning tar smokes profusely, but most of the smoke was blow- ing out the window, and Mulcahey was not an easy man to wake. For some strange reason, Mr. Marzone was the first to see the smoke pouring into the sky from an unknown source. Immediately his civic sense of duty was aroused. One of the things he had learned was, “When you see da smoke, you pulla da leetle handle in da fira box.” He was standing right beside a (Turn to page 24) Eleven WHILE LEAVES WERE FALLING Dorothy Shubow ’57 In her high school classroom Ellen sat look- ing out of the window. One by one a kaleido- scope of vari-colored leaves was floating down. It didn’t seem as if they’d ever stop. There was a green one, a red one, a brown one ... it seemed to be literally showering leaves. Ellen wanted to be out there, to stand in the middle of all this, so she could see for herself the miraculous change that was tak- ing place. Only a few short weeks ago . . . She was lying on hot sand, feeling the stimu- lating rays of the sun on her back. She would read a novel, or perhaps write a letter, fingers wrinkled from salt water. Her hair was windblown and streaked with many shades of blond, the result of constant ex- posure to the sun. She loved the way her pale pink lipstick looked on her bronzed face. Oh, she was so thrilled with life! After all, what could make a girl happier than to know that there was someone who cared, who noticed what she was wearing, who made her feel wanted, and even needed? She didn’t know if she could stand wait- ing any longer. Soon, Jimmie would be com- ing home from work. He’d change into his bathing suit and come down to the beach. Life was so glorious. In his college dorm, in a room already blos- soming with girls’ pictures, pennants, and crazy signs, Jim sat at his desk gazing out of the curtainless window. Was he actually puzzling over a history problem, while down below the girls and fellows burdened with books in their arms, walked or rode their bikes to and from their lecture halls? Was it really the autumn wind whistling, and blowing leaves and papers in endless circles? . . . He could still picture himself on Sunday mornings sitting on the bridge letting his feet hang and not caring whether or not he ever caught any fish. Then it was twilight; there he was down on the tennis courts smacking the poor tennis balls left ’n right, up ’n down! What fun it was! But most of all he remembered Ellen. He’d rush home from work, and run to meet her. Barefoot and running along the beach, holding her hand, he found it hard to believe that any person could be so deliriously happy . . . Leaves were falling and soon there would be snow. Ellen’s teacher had called on her to recite in class. Se had much to learn and ac- complish. Jim was taking an important exam tomorrow, and his parents were scrimping to keep him in college. He must study! So the summer must be forgotten for a while; for a long while. Many of us today, like Ellen and Jim, live in our memories. This is not entirely wrong, because memories are wonderful. Not only do they teach us lessons, but they toy with our emotions, making us laugh, cry, or blush. Nevertheless, autumn is past, and winter is here. Ellen and Jim must attend to their studies. Tom must clean his bunk, and sew those buttons on his Air Force uniform. Mary must type out those letters for her boss. Last summer is but a memory. FANTASY Judith Tarentino '57 “The mist of dawn lay on the gray-green wildness of the moor. The sun, rising slowly now, did not radiate sufficient brilliance to light the drab sky, but slowly, calmly, it lifted the foggy coverlet from the sleeping world. “A dewdrop slipping down a tall grass blade joined the dizzy swirling of a tiny stream. From the distance a bird’s query, high and shrill, raced through the air and lost itself in the wind. “A cool breeze of morning swooped by fa- miliar fields, setting the mood of the day and sweeping the last traces of fog under a cloudy carpet. “These are Nature’s lands, withstanding time and man. No clans inhabit; no one in- habits the tall grass and ...” The tall, thin girl closed the book reluc- tantly and dazedly rose to resume her house- hold duties. Far away it seemed a baby was crying, but for a moment her inner self was Twelve free from this dingy crowded neighborhood, the blaring city, and caverns of steel and brick, the tumble-down houses and cold-water flats, and lodged in the clean, uncluttered setting of the story. Tranquillity and beauty invaded her troubled mind, relegating all fear and longing to the farthest region of oblivion. A lovely flower appeared before her and, reaching out aimlessly, her eyes filled with tears. Dishes clattered to the bare wooden floor. The spell was broken. The room swam be- fore her and her brother’s crying pierced the air. Taking the broom and dustpan she swept up the fragments of china and threw them into the wastebasket, but she locked the dream away in her heart. SOMETHING TO SEE (Continued from page 10) It is now four years later. Lee and Brenda are still very close friends. But this year Christmas is extra special for both girls, since it is the last one that they will share together for a long time to come. At this moment all is still outside, and the girls are about to go to bed. Brenda is lying across her bed, and Lee, looking out of the window, says to her roommate, “My it’s beautiful out to- night, Brenda. I can see the stars glistening in the heavens and I hear sleigh bells tink- ling in the distance. Brenda, do you remem- ber a night such as this, four years ago?” “Oh, yes,” replied Brenda, smiling. “I re- member. You were so excited and so anxious to go outside, and I couldn’t understand why. But I do now. You know, it was then that I learned to appreciate and to value the simple things which we, so often, take for granted.” “(sigh) And how well I remember that night, Brenda. I suppose I appeared rather foolish, but I wanted to see something that to me was new and different, because,” con- tinued Lee, turning from the window with her black eyes sparkling, “because it was on that night that I saw a miracle, Brenda. I saw my first snowfall.” A SUMMER NIGHT Louise Price ’58 i..e twilight wraps its folds around the darkening world, And with it comes the cool, fresh night upon the earth unfurled. One by one the stars appear, until at last the sky Seems like a heavenly city, shining from on high. The moon, a giant candle, is burning clear and bright, Shedding yellow moonbeams, dancing in the night; The crickets in the woodland are singing mournfully. And in the distance far away, an owl hoots scornfully. The scent of summer flowers now wafts upon the breeze, And the lilting tone of a lullaby can be heard among the trees, The mountains in the distance are clothed in purple hue, And now—while all is silent—softly comes the dew. THE BIG EXAM Robert Lazar ’57 “Hey, Joe, Joe! Are you goin’ to the party tonight?” “Oh, hi, Dick. No, I can’t make it. I’m hav- ing a big exam in English tomorrow. I’ve got to spend tonight cramming for it.” “Gee, Joe, that’s too bad. It’s going to be a terrific party.’ “I know. I had my heart set on going to it but I have to pass this exam, or else.” As he said this, Joe drew a finger along his throat, under his chin. That night, after supper, Joe could easily be found sitting at a table stacked high with papers, books, pens, and pencils with chewed erasers. His parents had thoughtfully taken his pesty kid brother to visit an aunt so that at least Joe wouldn’t have interruptions. “Silence,” Joe thought, “heavenly silence.” No roaring TV sets or any other petty dis- tractions to bother him this evening. Boy, I’d better pour on the coal and get this studying done. Just as Joe was starting to read the defi- nition of a periodic sentence, the telephone rang. Grumbling, he stalked to the phone, clutched the receiver, and said with a mild trace of agitation in his voice, “Hello.” In- (Turn to page 32) Thirteen FAMOUS ALUMNI Standing high among the renowned gradu- ates of Somerville High School is Dr. Mal- colm J. Farrell, present superintendent of the Walter E. Fernald State School for Retarded Children in Waverly, Massachusetts. In his senior year at Somerville High School, Dr. Farrell decided to enter the medical profes- sion. While attending SHS he was in the scien- tific course and belonged to the Scientific Club. Mai, as his friends call him, also played in the band. After graduating from High School he attended Tufts College School of Liberal Dr. Malcolm J. Farrell Class of 1924 Arts, and received his Bachelor’s degree in 1928. He then graduated from Tufts Medical School in 1931. After his internship at the Long Island Hospital in Boston, he received an appointment as assistant physician at the Metropolitan State Hospital in Waltham. He became senior physician of this hospital in 1934, and was later named Assistant Super- itendent of the Walter E. Fernald State School in 1938. Dr. Farrell’s military career began in 1941, when he entered military service as a captain. Within a short time he was made Assistant Chief Consultant in Psychiatry in the office of the Surgeon General of the United States Army. In 1945 he was discharged as a colonel and shortly afterwards he was made superin- tend of the Walter E. Fernald State School, which position he now holds. At the present , Dr. Farrell is a consultant to the Surgeon General of the United States Army, and is a member of many health or- ganizations. He holds appointments as an in- structor of psychiatry at both Tufts Univer- sity and Boston University. In addition to these many activities, Dr. Farrell has found time to write over sixty scientific articles, all of which have been published. Since his appointment as the superintend- ent at the Walter E. Fernald State School, Dr. Farrell has done splendid work in caring for these mentally retarded children. Somerville High may look with deep respect upon this man who has given so much to others. It is with great pride that we recognize him as an alumnus of our school. Ed. Note: At the present time throughout greater Boston, the Association for the Men- tally Retarded Children is sponsoring its annual drive. Funds collected from this drive aid in supporting such schools as the Walter E. Fernald State School for the Retarded Children, and in providing specialized work- ers and further research to help these men- taly deficient children. Give these children a brighter future by sending your money care of your local postmaster. Fourteen ALUMNI List of Awards to the Class of 1956 (Ed. Note: See what you may win at your graduation.) Scholarships given by school organizations: Harriet M. Hell by the Players’ Club: $100 each. Elaine Kotell, Michael Gormley, Ann Hilferty, Pearl Johnson, Edwina Garabedian. Teachers’ Club: $100 each. Donald Smith, Walda Corbett, Michele Parziale. Schoolmen: $200 each. Walda Corbett, Don- ald DiBona. Music Department: $100 each. Vahe Der Manuelian, John Knight, Donald Veino. Student Council: $100. Donald Smith. Portia Debating Society: $150. Rosemarie Maiella. Scholarships awarded by outside organiza- tions to: David Brennan, $4,000 by Harvard College. Walda Corbett, $600 by Sargent School at Boston University. Charlotte Farrar, $100 by the Forthian Club of Somerville. Eugene Ferrarri, $300 by Northeastern University. Patricia Flaherty, a certificate and pin awarded to an outstanding exemplar of good citizenship granted by the Somerville branch of the Daughters of theAmerican Revolution. A third prize in the Youth Leadership con- test conducted by the Mass. Lodge B.P.O.E. A first award in the Youth Leadership con- test conducted by the Somerville Lodge 917 B.P.O.E.. The Reader’s Digest Award. A first award for exemplification of Brotherhood in a statewide contest conducted by Mass. De- partment of Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America with co-operation of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. $100 in the scholarship Essay Contest conducted by the James A. Logan Post 6800 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. $300 by Radcliffe. A full tuition for four years by Emmanuel College - $2400. Barbara Forster, $50 United States War Bond awarded by Sears Roebuck for excel- lence in Retailing Course. Michael Gormley, $300 from Boston Col- lege. $200 from the Boston College Alumni Association. A Book Prize awarded to an out- standing exemplar of character and scholar- ship by the Boston College Club of Somer- ville. In the junior year, the Harvard Prize Kook awarded by the Harvard Club of Bos- ton. A certificate of merit in the examination held by the Mathematics Club of the Uni- versity of Massachusetts. Ann Hilferty, $300 by the School of Edu- cation of Boston University. Pearl Johnson, $100 by Delta Sigma Theta Soririty. The Elsie R. Erickson Scholarship of $100 by the Somerville Women’s Club. Elaine Kotell, $50 by Mass. Elks Associa- tion; $100 from Brandeis University; $200 from Logan Foundation. Other Prizes, Certificates and Trophies to: Elia Demetri, Certificate of merit for excel- lence in nation-wide examination awarded by the National Honor Society. Walter Manning, Certificate of Merit for outstanding craftsmanship in wood work, presented by the Industrial Educational So- ciety. Michelina Parziale, a third award won at the Mass. School of Science Fair. Donald Smith, two third awards in succes- sive years won at the Mass. School of Science Fair. Somerville High School Certificate of Merit won by Donald Biederman, Elena Ciano, Ger- ald Cichy, Walda Corbett, Elia Demetri, Donald DiBona, Maria Donnaruma, Salva- tore Fantasia Patricia Flaherty, Theodore Haley, Elaine Kotell, Mary Nicosia, Donald Smith, Edward Sherry, for participation in the Mass. Secondary School Prinicipals’ Association program in citizenship. Patricia Flaherty and Michael Gormley, Arthur A. Smith medals to the outstanding girl and boy in the graduating class. Robert Byers and Vivian Samsuri. the (Turn to page 32) Fifteen HAVE YUU MET? LONNIE FIDALGO '57 “Chuck it in there, Jimmy boy. Put it past him.” If you're a follower of the SHS or Junior Legion baseball teams, you know thkt these are the bywords of Lonnie Fidalgo, No. I catcher. These jobs did not just come to Lonnie, however. He has played baseball for most of his seventeen years. Starting in the sandlot (Mickey Mantle did, too) later he won hon- ors in throwing and hitting competitions for the Recreation Commission. He then played C.Y.O. ball. As a sophomore, Lonnie played the outfield and batted .400. In his junior year he was the starting catcher and batted .450. Ask Lonnie what makes a strong baseball players and his answer is unhesitating — food, ravioli in particular, although he isn't too fussy after a game. Lonnie's future seems obvious — baseball. But there is the part of his life in which sports does not play a part. Lonnie's ideal girl must have two qualities: femininity and an aversion to ball parks. Dream girl must never go to see her boy perform or she risks the wrath usually saved for opposing pitchers. Don’t feel too badly though, girls. Lonnie likes to concentrate on one thing at a time. You'll get your innings after the ninth. Ted Klusewski’s bat and Jim Hogan’s de- fense draw Lonnie's admiration. What a catcher this combination would make! If there are any Yankee scouts reading this, we think we’ve found it. Hint: Go to 251 and ask for Lonnie Fidalgo. POLLY WETMORE '57 Vitality, lively humor, and sparkling talent in generous amounts, combined with an Esther Williams type of aquatic skill, pretty well sums up Polly (Pauline) Wetmore. A friendly extrovert, Polly manages to be chaplain of Rainbow, and Tri-Hi-Y, recording secretary of the Art Club, a member of GAA and the National Honor Society, and captain of swimming. Pauline (oops)—one of her pet peeves is being called Pauline . . . er . . . Polly, a 5'4 brown-eyed beauty, describes her ideal boy as, and I quote, “preferably male, tall, dark and naturally handsome.” Quite an order, Polly! All eligible bachelors should line up in room 254. “Polly wants a cracker,” is another pet peeve but this bird talk is practically true, for while listening to Harry Belafonte's rhythm, she consumes hundreds of peanut butter crackers. The Radiator art staff has also benefited by this Rembrandt’s hobby. It’s simple, for with an innate talent, drawing is a natural pastime. Her winsome caricatures and more serious designs are works of art and, of course art school beckons after graduation. One day we might even see her cartoon of “Polly the Parrot” on a gallery masterpiece or magazine illustration. That isn’t an exaggeration either, for with the combination of talent and perse- verance, Polly will surely attain her artistic goal. Sixteen HAVE YOU MET? HERBERT WEENE ’57 By Neddy-dingo! Don’t YOU go Pogo? Well, Herb Weene does! This perpetual non- conformist, if sought after, may be found ensconced in the most comfortable chair in the house, with his Latin book open in his lap and a peanut-butter, marshmallow, jelly, banana and chocolate cake sandwich in his hand, as he reads George Gobel monologues and listens to his favorite jazz band, Count Basie. He believes in having varied activities. In school, he belongs to National Honor, Enter- tainment Group, Band, Webster, C.D.D.; is busines manager of the Radiator and Year- book, makes Max and Credit, and attends all of our wondreful footbal games. A staunch member of the Teenage Jazz Club of Boston, the drummer in the G-Flats Dance Band, president of the WAGS (World Asso- ciation of Gophers), Herb in his spare time works in his father’s dental office, and keeps fish. When asked about women, Herb said, in general, he just likes girls. His secret de- to be like Whiteside, the leading character in “The Man Who Came to Dinner.” He watches the Steve Allen show on TV with intense concentration and won’t even speak to any- one until the the commercial comes on. Well, this is Herb, an obstructionist who turns to be different. He hopes to go to Har- vard, where we’re sure he will fit in beauti- fully. CHARLOTTE COUGHLIN ’57 Ice-skating, chocolate cake, Portia. Mean anything to you? Badminton, baby-sitting, Bermudas! Maybe that will help. Those who know her probably guessed whom we are talking about. If not, then it’s time we in- troduced Charlotte Coughlin. A first look may reveal a quiet senior, but her many friends can testify that a good- natured personality is noticeable in her laugh- ing blue eyes. Her activities include being captain of the badminton team, vice presi- dent of Portia, and secretary of Players’ Club. The National Honor Society, Good Government group, and the Radiator and Yearbook Staffs also have Charlotte on the roll as a member. Her hobbies are writing letters to Maine, ice skating, and not eating boiled hot dogs (that’s not a missprint). Classmates will tell you that Charlotte is the one to go to with a math problem. Square roots and equations hold no terror for her. Figures are on her mind more than ever now. Her project for this month is “money for Christmas.” Nursing school will find her knocking on the door in September, when Charlotte hopes to realize a childhood ambition. After nurs- ing, Charlotte’s plans include a crew-cut brown-eyed somebody. He’s quiet, consider- ate, and good natured, according to her blue- prints. Here’s hoping that your every ambi- tion for the future is soon realized, Char- lotte. Seventeen floor was destroyed. Therefore, art members this year are starting from scratch. New equipment is being purchased while they work with what they have in their present newly decorated headquarters in rooms 144 and 145. Under the supervision of Miss Hazel Smith, the Art Club designed beautiful posters for the Schoolmen’s Scholarship Dance and for Portia’s “Far East Fantasy.” They are also sponsoring a poster contest for the Kiwanis Club Starlet Show. Recently elected Art Club officers are: president, Judith Tarintino; vice-president, Marilyn Ince; treasurer, Carole Gifford; sec- retary, Polly Wetmore; corresponding secre- tary, Camello Romano; Student Council rep- resentative, Nancy LaPierre. The Players’ Club started the dance sea- son at SHS with their annual “Halloween Hop.” Arnie Ginsburg was the popular D.J. at this successful dance. Prizes were awarded and every spot on the floor was occupied by dancers. One could even see witches and gob- lins tapping their feet to the music. Enter- tainment was provided in the middle of the evening by the “G Flats,” a trio made up of Herb Weene on the drums, Frank Marciello on the trombone and bass, and Paul Ander- son on the piano. These boys were the great- est. “The Mellow-Maids,” three girls who graduated from Somerville High sang their latest recording “Will you Ever Say You’re Mine?” Ethel Spartos and Regina Vaudo were in charge of tickets; Carole Earley and Gerald Nissenbaum in charge of decorations, and Vivian Camerlengo and Richard Bennett were liason chairmen. This year’s officers of Players’ Club are: president, Frank Marciello; vice-president, Dorothy Shubow; treasurer, Georgette Mor- rison ; secretary, Charlotte Coughlin; cor- responding secretary, Carole Earley; Student Council representative, Carole Gifford. Under the direction of Mrs. McDonnell, the senior members of the club are now making arrangements for the scholarship play. ♦ In the fire at Somerville High last June, the whole Art Department on the fourth The Webster Debating Society recently entered a city-wide debate sponsored by the Elks. Paul Prentiss, Gerald Nissenbaum, and Jim Johnson should be commended for their excellent representation of SHS. The officers for Webster this year are: Paul Prentiss, president; Jim Johnson, vice- president; Richard Johnson, secretary; Herb Weene, treasurer; Jim Flaherty, Student Council representative. Webster boys are now making plans for an open debate with Portia. These boys hold their meetings on Thurs- day, so if any of you aspire to debate, why not visit them and see if you’d like to join. On October 2 seven girls from Somerville High ushered at the Cohen Auditorium, Tufts University, where a movie was being shown on the rehabilitation of our American cities. “Action” was sponsored by Life Maga- zine. The ushers, Ruth Lancaster, Debra Mabel, Peggy Buckly, Dotty DeMita, Char- lotte Coughlin, Peggy McQuaid, and Dorothy Shubow, members of last year’s Good Gov- ernment Group on “Urban Renewal” from Somerville High enjoyed the chance to see this enlightening film. Under the direction of Miss Hall, boys and girls interested in good government are now participating in a city-wide survey to find out just exactly how many improvements have been made in Somerville since the Urban Renewal Drive of last year. Eighteen The group meets on Monday and Thursday nights in the High School and have inter- esting discussions on their discoveries. The Somerville High School Entertainment Group has functioned beautifully, music room or no music room, under the super- vision of Mr. Kelly and Miss Sweet. They performed at the Ocean House in Swamp- scott for the Superintendents of Schools con- vention. For their services they enjoyed a delicious meal. They also sang at the meet- ing of the Boston Association for Retarded Children, held at the Western Junior High. November 25, the group entertained at Dil- boy Field for the rededication of Dilboy Stadium; November 21 they performed at the Trade High School, with a very appro- priate Thanksgiving Day program. December 16 they are planning to entertain the veter- ans at the Chelsea Veterans Hospital. The Somerville Elks have been very co- operative with the Entertainment Group by letting this talented, industrious group have their rehearsals at Elks Hall on certain week- day evenings. Also helping out in the Enter- tainment Group are many graduates of last year. We know that with the co-operation of so many people, the Somerville High Enter- tainment Group w'ill be, as alwfays, one to be extremely proud of. On November 9 the Somerville School- men's Club sponsored a dance in our gym with Arnie Ginsberg as D.J. The dance was held to raise money for scholarships for a worthy senior boy and girl. Mr. Martin, Mr. E. Giroux, and Mr. Cahalan were co-chairmen of the affair. The Key Club of Somerville High School participated by selling tickets and working in the check room. We express our gratitude to all those who helped make this a successful dance. ♦ The Portia Debating Society held its an- nual dance in our gym on November 16 with Bob Clayton spinning the discs. The theme of the dance was oriental and suitably named “Far East Fantasy. The gym was beauti- fully decorated with streamers and Japanese lanterns and the traditional oriental dragon hovered over the stage. The girls even man- aged to have Portia written in Chinese. Empress Portia was selected in an elimina- tion dance. Jeanne Fiske was the winner with Judy Johnson and Carole Gifford as runners up. Two friendship rings were given away in a drawing; and records were given away in a spot dance. Many thanks should be given to the cheer- leaders for their excellent performances at our football games. Cheerleading is not an easy task, and the girls rehearse hard three afternoons a week. Our Senior cheerleaders are Betty Corelli, Carol Baldasarri, Regina Cole, Dotty DeMita, Lucy Ventura, Rosalyn Perrone, Ginny Steeves, Roberta Carlson, Rosemary Volturno, Glenda Park, and Judy Johnson. On October 25, in our school, the National Merit Scholarship examination was given to selected seniors. The Scholarship is a na- tionwide fund contributed to by large busi- ness organizations throughout the country. The students who take the examinations for this scholarship are selected by the princi- pal. The competition is very keen and a senior should be honored at having been se- lected to take the test. Those chosen in Som- erville High were Pollyann Tarutis, Lucille Ventura, Pauline Wetmore, Charlotte Cough- lin, Anthony DiSarcina, Herbert Cunha, Her- bert Weene, Frank Driscoll, Hildegarde Kushner, Debra Mabel, Carol Ann Fields, Laura Slocomb, Judith Tarentino, Paul Schaefer, Paul Anderson, Walter Dewar, Robert Giordano, Judith Howard, Dorothea DiCiaccio, Linda Koelin, Frank Marciello, Ronald Carvalho, Carole Rimkus, Gerard Shannon, Joanne Killam, and Michael Fron- gillo. The National Honor Society of the first drawing, under the direction of Dr. O'Lough- lin, recently met and elected their offcers. They are Paul Schaefer, president; Lucille Ventura, vice-president; Dorothea DiCiaccio, secretary; Anthony DiSarcina, treasurer; and Elaine Holland Student Council repre- sentative. Nineteen FUOTBALL The record of this year’s football team will influence next year’s Class A standings. Why? Because twenty-nine sophomores and juniors gained the experience and knowledge that will make Somerville High School a ’57 football threat. In their first game, against Arlington, the Red and Blue discovered that the extra point can be decisive. Three well-aimed boots gave the victory 21-18 to the Spy-Ponders. Some “educated toes” may help next year. show what they had learned. Ed Capone and Paul McNamara got the A’s for the course. Quincy brought the red in the Red and Blue to the faces of the team when they went back to the South Shore with a 25-6 victory. Try as they might, the SHS team could not get more than one touchdown against Malden. Lonnie Fidalgo ran through the SHS goal posts twice, but each time it was in vain as the referee signaled “no score.” Dejected First row: Dave McLoughlm, Jerry Sullivan, Donald Cochrane, Jack Brady, Jim McCann, Co-captains Lonnie Fidalgo ond Paul DiPosquole, Harold Webber, Paul McNamara, Paul Tucelli, Cosmo Piccolo, Bob Duarte. Second Row: Coach Zammarchi, Ronnie Phelan, Ed. Pasquanno, John Christopher, Bob Farrell, Sebostion Piccolo, Bob Murray, Richard Murray, Rod Beaton, Jim Corbett, Ed Capone, Bill Simone, Coach Chcllo, Asst. Coach. Movropolis. Third row: Jim Rockwood, Paul Riley, Joe Tosconno, John Burgess, Jim Chaprolis, Bob Walloce, Paul Dumas, Anthony Sportas, Eli Trovossos, Dovo Pignone, John Brody, Ernie Duarte. The Everett game proved little except that no team plays its best in the mud. Everett, however, played a little bit better, defeating the Hilltoppers 26-0. The lesson for October 6 was “The Med- ford Jinx.” SHS fans and players saw a 6-0 lead going into the last half fall before the Medford Hex. Professor Zammarchi lectured in vain. His scholars failed the course and lost the game 21-6. Chelsea’s squad stayed up late cramming Saturday night. It paid off Sunday afternoon in a 21-6 victory for the “Red Devils.” Lawrence High won the game 21-0 but still gave some underclassmen a chance to the Red and Blue went home with a 39-6 loss. Weymouth, the Class A Leaders, expected an easy victory over Somerville, the Class A “Cellar Champs,” and they got it. The Hliltoppers, however, managed to lose only by the score of 25-0. The underclassmen were not the only stu- dents of t he game, however. Co-captain Lon- nie .Fidalgo. learned enough in his first reg- ular season since converting to quarterback, to score in nearly every contest. Co-captain Paul DiPasquale, end Eli Travassos, back Paul McNamara, all went to the head of the class many times during the year with out- Twcnty standing plays. The season brought some hard lessons, but let’s hope the boys were good students. CROSS COUNTRY One might wonder if the fire has put a hex on the SHS athletic teams this year, for victories are very few and far apart. Our Cross Country team opened its sea- son October 5, with a defeat from Brookline. Placing for the Red and Blue in this meet were Joe Greco, Ernie Spurio, and Fran O’Loughlin. The following week on October 11, Malden Catholic drowned us 19-49. On October 15, Somerville snapped back to beat B. C. High. Joe Greco, Fran O’Lough- iin and Ernie Suprio captured second, third and fourth places respectively in this meet. The scoring for the Cross Country Meet is altogether different from that of a regular track meet. The team with the least number points wins. Each team is composed of ten boys. At the finish line, the judges pick the first five boys from each team and number them as they come in. For example, if the fourth runner comes in tenth, his team is charged with ten points. Although the Hilltoppers dropped the final three meets, Captain Fran O’Loughlin, Ernie Spurio, Joe Greco, Bill McKenzie, John Do- herty, Bob Constantino, Dan Brothers, and Dan Sullivan should be cited for a hard- fought season. Alumni—Sportswise, former SHS track star Phil Reavis is home from Melbourne, Australia, where he represented the United States in the high jump and tied for sixth place at 6'6% . GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Luckier than most in having its facilities untouched by the fire, the Girls’ Athletic Association (GAA) has begun a most active season. Headed by its 1956-1957 officers: Carol Rimkus, president; Jean Antolini, vice- president; Georgette Morrison, secretary; Georgia Indelicato, treasurer; and Patricia Wilson, Student Council Representative, the organization sponsors basketball, badminton, swimming and bowling. Last year the school letters, 6 block, were earned by Deanna Bovernick, Marion Price, and Carole Rimkus. Four inch letters were awarded to nineteen other active members. Congratulations, girls! The sophomores may be interested in knowing a little about GAA (Girls’ Ath- letic Association). A girl may become a member by paying her dues to George Indelicato, treasurer. She may then participate in any sport she de- sires. She receives points for each activity provided she is present the required percent- age of participation. Tw nfy-one Points may also be acquired by service on various committees, such as the GAA execu- tive board which consists of the captains and managers of the various sports. The captain and manager of each sport and the officers receive additional points. Participation in ex- hibitions also helps attain points toward one’s letter. By accumulating 24 points, a girl receives a small letter; the large letter requires 65 points and a pin calls for 100 points. So girls, start now and upon graduation you will have earned your letter, or pin or both! The girls' basketball team is fast getting into the swing of things. The team captain for this year is Deanna Bovernick and the manager is Jane Antolini. At present the girls are learning the various skills of the game. The juniors and seniors practice in the gymnasium every Wednesday afternoon, while the sophomores hold their practice on Friday mornings. The juniors and seniors of the badminton group meet regularly on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Having recently elected Charlotte Coughlin as their captain and Beverly Maxwell as their manager, the girls have begun their singles tournament. The sophomores, meeting every Tuesday morning, are now learning the basic funda- mentals of the game. The swimming program has been under way for several weeks now. The girls, meet- ing at the “Y” on Thursday afternoons, have been classified as beginners, intermediates, or advanced swimmers. Helping to teach the girls and also acting as life guards are Cap- tain Polly Wetmore, Manager Evelyn Ells, Barbara Sherburne, and Carol Rimkus. Bowling has been cancelled indefinitely until a convenient time can be agreed upon. Patiently awaiting the renewal of the bowling program are Rosalyn Perrone and Rita Bar- rett, captain and manager, respectively At the close of last year’s season, many awards were given to those members of the GAA who are especially active and had reg- ular attendance. The three top points went to Walda Corbett, Patricia Flaherty, and Lorraine Maxwell. Five 100-point pins were awarded to the following: Walda Corbett, Alice Ferracane, Patricia Flaherty, Rose- marie Maiella, and Lorraine Maxwell. Con- gratulations, girls! The activities of the GAA are carried out under the supervision of the physical educa- tion teachers, Miss Snell, Miss McLaughlin, and Miss Daley. THE WHITE PLAGUE (Continued from page 8) The more popular means of detection in use today are the x-ray, tuberculin test, arid the patch test. Tuberculosis has no symptoms until it is fairly well advanced. Pleurisy with an accu- mulation of fluid is sometimes a major symp- tom of tuberculosis. Other symptoms are loss of appetite and weight, night sweats, and fatigue. The most desired type of treatment is bed- rest and drugs. This care can best be ob- tained in a hospital devoted exclusively to this disease. The doctors believe that, al- though the drugs are helping considerably in the control of the tubercle bacillae, rest is still essential to recovery. The most widely used drugs today are streptomycin, para- amino-salicylic-acid, and isoniazid. There is also a fourth drug, viomycin, which is being used in certain cases, but the full results have not yet been checked. Streptomycin was the first antibiotic drug to be used success- fully in combating tuberculosis and is always given through intra-muscular injection. Para- amino salicylic-acid, or PAS, as it is com- monly called, is usually given in liquid but can be taken in pill form. Isoniazid is given in pill form and in combination with either streptomycin or PAS. However, if bedrest and drugs do not suc- cessfully arrest the disease, surgery is re- sorted to and as much of the infested area as possible is removed. Last but by no means least important is the rehabilitation of the tubercular patient. State and Welfare agencies co-operate in the education of the patient so that he may re- turn to a happy and normal life. Ed. Note: The hospital in Waltham will give a free X-Ray at any time. Twenty-two NATIONAL HONOH SOCIETY The striet standards of the National Honor Society are based on the principles of char- acter, scholarship, leadership, and service of its members. To be a member of this organization, one doesn’t necessarily have to be an intellectual genius. Rather, the National Honor members have the potentialities to become the future educational, scientific, political, and social leaders of America. Each spring, the faculty selects the top five percent of the Junior class to become members of this organization. In the Senior year, a larger percentage of the remainder of the class is chosen for induction into Na- tional Honor. Besides having the high schol- astic attainments which warrant member- ship, that is Credit and Max Credit grades, students must also exhibit the quality of lead- ship, service, and co-operation. Last June, twenty-nine juniors were chosen to be the initial backbone of the Na- tional Honor Society of the Class of 1957. The induction having been tentatively plan- ned for the early fall, has been postponed until facilities for such a ceremony are avail- able. Although the society has not been of- ficially inducted, officers have been elected. Paul Schaefer is president; Lucille Ventura, vice-president; Dorothea DiCiaccio, secre- tary; Anthony DiSarcina, treasurer; and Elaine Holland, Student Council representa- tive. Despite many difficulties, the National Honor Society members, though not officially members, will continue to maintain the high ideals which every pupil strives secretly or openly to emulate and attain. □ass of 19. i7 — First Drawimj First row: Herbert Wccnc, Richord Johnson. Poul Schocfor, Jim Johnson. Anthony DiSorcino, Fronk Driscoll, Herbert Cunho. Second row: Rosolyn Perrone, Dorothea DiCioccio, Lucy Ventura, Debra Mobol, Carol Fields, Elaine Holland, Nanda Gondolfi, Hildcgorde Kushncr, Chorlotte Coughlin. Third row: Judy Torentino, Marry DiChiappori, Polly Wetmorc, Ruthanne Kaye, Maureen Joyce, Judy Howard, Marilyn Tosi, Pollyonn Torutis, Carol Wright. Twenty-three WINTER NIGHT Marjorie Howe ’58 Night was awakening. Slowly a web of glittering stars began to stretch across the endless blue-black sky. Gray, scuddy clouds scarcely paused in their frolic to peer down upon the dark, shadowed earth. The earth below, slept peacefully to the incessant hum- ming of the chill, wintry wind. All was calm. Alas! The wind suddenly rose to a chal- lenging fury. The blue-black sky turned a soft smoke-pearl velvet; snow was carried to the earth and swirled about by the icy blasts of the wind. Night was busy. Morning found the earth adorned in white splendor. Beaming in a sky of clear blue, the merry sun poured forth her magical rays. Earth was now a glistening wonderland. Night had retired for the day.. WHERE THERE’S SMOKE (Continued from page 11) “fira box” and he pulled the little handle with alacrity. There were only five fireboxes in Dunster, since it was a small town, but each of these was in its own sector. The fire house was in sector one, and the helpful Mr. Marzone was in sector five. When the alarm rang, the firemen jumped into action. “Come on,” said the mayor to the state chief, “and watch the fun.” At that moment Mulcahey ran down the stairs coughing and screaming “Fire4” “We know!” yelled the chief. “Shut up and get in the truck!” There was a good deal of noise by then, and Mulcahey’s reply was lost in the thun- der. By that time the chief was looking at him, though, he felt that he had better fol- low orders. He jumped into the driver’s seat. “Sector five,” shouted the chief. Mulcahy released the brake and gunned the motor. Unfortunately he had neglected to put it in gear. The engine began to roll backwards. He tried to shift and stalled, but he managed to get out of the fire house as the other trucks disappeared around the corner. Mr. Marzone heard the sirens and ex- citedly pondered his chances of getting his name in the town paper . . . and the fire in the tower smoked away. There was a good deal of consternation when the chief found out that the fire wasn’t in sector five. The state chief, who happened to have his stop watch with him, said the department actually broke the record in get- ting back to the fire house and extinguishing ing the fire, which was mostly smoke. The next week the Dunster Fire Depart- ment swept the competition, but the rest of the state was too busy laughing to be very much impressed. THE FIRST SNOWFALL Louise Price ’58 Silently, lazily, down it falls—pure and soft and white; Gently enfolding, caressing, hiding—a glorious, heavenly sight! Falling upon the treetops, sparkling on every limb. Like myriads of tiny diamonds, unmoved by the whispering wind . . . Clothing the distant moutains in pure, white majesty; Filling the meadows with whiteness—touching every tree; Bits of magic from heaven above, bringing joy and mirth— A beautiful snowfall sent by God to cover the cold, barren earth. Arraying each tree in a garment so pure—touched by no one but God, Enfolding the graves of the unknown dead, lying beneath the sod . . . Silently, lazily, down it falls—pure and soft and white Gently enfolding, caressing, hiding—a glorious, heavenly sight! Twenty-four Laura Slocomb ’57 During the summer there seemed to be a rise in novelty tunes and the trend followed into the fall season. Currently successful are Leroy Van Dyke’s “The Auctioneer,” “The Middle of the House” by Vaughn Monroe, and the hilarious “On Trial,” a combination of recent discs, by Buchanan and Goodman in answer to their first controversial recording of “Flying Saucers.” Likewise included in this group are Sunny James’ “The Cat Came Back,” a disc with a terrific beat plus catchy lyrics, and equally as swinging “Green Door” by Jim Lowe. When it comes to pop hits, the ever popu- lar Perry Como sings as well as ever on his latest record “Chincherinchee” and the ro- mantic “Moonlight Love,” a vocal version of Debussy’s “Claire de Lune. “Throw Mama From the Train, A Kiss, A Kiss,” backed by the song for aspiring Latin students, “Learning My Latin” is Patti Page’s recent contribution to the musical world. “Lover” must be Frank Sinatra’s key- word to success. Not only is his “Jealous Lover” headed up the road to the million mark, but his album “Songs for Swing- Lovers” is doing excellently saleswise. Approximately four years ago, Frankie Laine had a tremendous smash hit with “High Noon.” Having released “Moonlight Gambler,” Frankie’s latest effort, his studio is hoping again for success with a song in the same category as the former. Certainly Mr. Laine’s winning personality and smooth style merit him another winner in the World of Discs. After more years than he would probably care to admit, Bing Crosby, with the assist- ance of Grace Kelly (Princess Grace, if you prefer), has established a hit. Taken di- rectly from the sound track of “High So- ciety,” “True Love” is just about the most beautiful ballad on the Hit Parade. How can we forget “Tweedle Dee,” a record originally made by Lavern Baker, but later made popular by her competitor Georgia Gibbs? Well, the two gals have done it again. Less than a month ago Lavern re- corded “Tra-La-La,” and already Georgia has covered it. Both have their own distinct qual- ities, leaving the choice entirely to the listener himself. “If you enjoyed “Tonight You Belong To Me” by Patience and Prudence, their newest, “Got Along Without You Before I Met You,” with “The Money Tree” on the reverse, a tune also recorded by Margaret Whiting, will strike you with the same effect. In the area of vocal groups, we find the Ames Brothers harmonizing on “The Game of Love” and the Four Voices crooning “The Ties That Bind,” both very pleasing melodies. The Mills Brothers have taken a tune, previously done by Lavern Baker and Dottie Collins, “That’s All I need,” for their future hit. For those who prefer their music with a dose of jazz, Chris Connors lulls a very tan- talizing “I Miss You So.” Even for those who don’t especially appreciate jazz, “The Silent Treatment,” by Ella Fitzgerald and “Now You Know” by the Four Freshmen, a de- serving group finally being accepted on a nationwide musical basis, afford much list- ening pleasure. Teddi King, a local song- stress, who has always been recognized in this field, has turned to a more pop recording on her “Married, I Can Always Get.” One of the biggest surprises on the musical merry-go-round is Guy Mitchell’s “Singing the Blues.” Although Guy hasn’t had a hit in the past few years he surely will experi- (Turn to page 32) Twenty-fiy It looks as if we merry (but occasionally mischievous) mouseketeers have finally reached our senior year. Should you be searching for autographs of prominent mouseketeers, you'd better scurry along and join the parade to number 254 Disneyland. Your timing will have to be perfect if you're seeking Carol Fields in her spare(?) time. This active senior is not only editor-in- chief of the Radiator, but also secretary of Portia, and still succeeds in maintaining max credit each quarter. Tell us how you do it, Carol. National Honor is well represented by our homeroom, with Paul Schaefer, president, and Anthony DiSarcina, treasurer, plus nine others who are members of the society. Then we have Pogo-loving Herb Weene, business manager of our illustrious maga- zine and treasurer of Webster, as well as our homeroom proctor. We mustn’t forget to mention that Judy Tarentino is Art Club president and also art editor of the Radiator. With such vigorous supporters as Roz Per- rone, Debby Mabel, Janet Layte, Judy How- ard, Laura Slocomb, Frank Driscoll, Herb Cunha, Paul Anderson, Butch Giordano, and Dave Squires, how can the numerous SHS activities go wrong? Doris Dillman, co-proctor, does her best in collecting funds from a rather money-lacking (a gross understatement) group. On the football squad we find Bob Farrell, with Regina Cole, our vivacious cheerleader, cheering the grid team, unfortunately not to victory. In the college division, trig seems to give the most trouble while Annis Crawford, Alda Andrade, Virginia Fundelikian, and Joan De Costa are always searching for civic and eco- nomic problems. The teacher seems to have difficulty in deciding whether Buddy Elwin is talking, chewing gum, or just impatient for dis- missal. Maybe our southern belle, Georgette Mor- rison, will teach us how to mumble correctly, “sho’ nough,” if we teach her how to say “park the car in Harvard yard.” Room 241 is exceptionally proud of its peppy cheerleader, Roberta Carlson, who has lent her moral support to the Red and Blue football team. Royal Palace 247 has announced a procla- mation proclaiming Jimmy Rockwood and Carol Baldassari, handsomest king and pret- tiest queen, respectively. The most popular members of the court are Glenda Park and Joe Costanza. The best dressed lady in wait- ing is Marie Christopher who is escorted by the fashionable knight, John Volo. The court jesters are Perpetua Tanares, and Paul Con- roy. The studious princess and prince are Jean Byers and Robert Lazar, respectively. The official song of the kingdom is “Gradu- ation Day” which is sung by the palace song- bird, Natalie DeCosta. Room 143 is bursting with pride and has all the reason to do so since three of its members belong to the National Honor So- Twcnty-six ciety. They are Elaine Holland, Maureen Joyce, and Ruthanne Kaye. Elaine, by the way, is the society’s representative to the Student Council. Another celebrity is Donald Cochrane, who plays guard on our beloved grid team. Everyone agrees that the two most pop- ular individuals are Maureen Joyce and her pencil sharpener. A class discussion on “Proms—Should They Be an All Night Affair?” was a rousing suc- cess. As a matter of fact, each student is now be able to debate on anything, so beware, you’re bound to lose when competing against champions. Congratulations to Rosemary Malone, who recently spent two marvelous weeks on a dancing tour through South Carolina. Norma Hannaford, our pre-diving student, is certainly enthusiastic about her lessons. Beware all telephone poles! Our future business tycoon is Phyllis Miceli. Phyl has drawn up blueprints for a pizza stand which she plans to open in room 225 during fifth periods. All stockholders will meet after school every Friday. Good luck! 52, the retail distribution class, has taken a poll which tabulates as follows: prettiest girl, Jeanette Malloy; handsomest boy, Mike Sgobbo; most popular boy and girl, William Conrad and Mary Herra; class clowns, Louis Raco and Philip Magliozzi. This is a typical scene which occurs daily in 249 at the close of school. As a matter of fact, every room in SHS follows suit. When the bell rings, the students grab their books and dash to the lockers. Simul- taneously, some poor unfortunate girl drops her pocketbook and out fly thousands of un- believable contents. Down she goes making an effort to gather the possessions which are strewn all about the corridor floor. Be- fore long, someone is stepping on her toes and fingers. Meanwhile, with a push and a bang the lockers are opened. Coats come tum- bling out. When everyone at last has his or her own coat, a mad rush is made to the stair- way. Upon coming out alive, the pupil finds himself at the entrance of the East Build- ing. Simple day, isn’t it? The football hero and cheerleader of 149 are Dave McLaughlin and Rose Volturno. Barbara Tutela has everyone curious about her crazy knee socks. Where do you buy them, Babs? Carrying on the homeroom duties are proctor, John Marino and reporters Rose Volturno and Gloria Luciano. Although we of 245 have a great love and admiration for rock and roll music and Elvis Presley, we do, however, have a few pet peeves (believe it or not). Joe Champoux is against anti-science fiction readers; Carole Lyons, girls at Northeastern University; Bruce Fowke, girls (?); Jackie Corkum, bashful boys; Joe Gallo, poky drivers; and Pat Anderson, shy ushers. Hard work, laughter, and lots of fun, Can surely be found in room 141. Congratulations to Lucille Ventura who has recently been elected vice president of National Honor. A charming duet on the road to stardom are Carol Potterton and Nancy Musto. Homeroom officers are Lucille Ventura and Walter Hubley, proctors; Barbara Mor- gan and Carmella Romano, reporters; and Phyllis Villemarri and Gail Wheaton, bank treasurers. As the basketball season approaches, we find 250 is beginning to light up with activity. There we find the captains of both the boys’ and girls’ teams, namely Bob Caruso and Deanna Bovernick. Another athlete is Ernie Spurio, our track star. Then we have Marilyn Caldwell on Good Government group, and Phyllis Stratis, our lovely songstress. The best dressed couple of this busy home- room are Brenda May and George Day. Shar- ing honors as the most popular are Bob Caruso and Bonnie Graham, Ed Torrell and Deanna Bovernick are the class flirts. Bonnie Graham has finally decided to run for the office of chief executive of the nation, ably assisted by Bill Hultz and Brenda May. Room 252 has taken the trend of the coun- try by voting for Ike. Above all, we are proud of our historical genius, Gerry Shannon. (Turn to page 31) Twenty-seven Way up high, close to the heavens is room 334. The students are active and very in- telligent, and we have here a poem to state what we mean: Peggy McQuade cheers Mr. Touchdown; That’s James McCann, of great renown. Ray and Roy are Einsteinists; Char- lotte and Betty are majorettes. Tall Mr. Kil- gren, who towers o’er all, Is really right good in school basketball. Douglas and Domenick enjoy Boston sports, To mention the Bruins means detailed reports. There are many more students With just as many talents; But we’ve run out of time and run out of rhyme. Room 325 has taken a peek into the crystal ball to see what the future holds for us. As the haze clears away we see Marie Cabral working as a hair stylist. Coming into her salon is Joanne Gennaco, famous president of the Elvis Presley Fan Club, complete with Elvis Presley sneakers! Now the scene changes and we are at Washington, D.C. where Beverly Colatosti has been campaign- ing for a bill to be passed stating that two classroom seats be given each pupil. In the audience we find Margaret Anastas, world- famed designer of “Tall Girl” clothes. Sorry, folks, but that’s all we could see before the crytal ball became hazy again. Your roving reporter is downtown on the spot again. We are now witnessing the ar- rival of the first flying saucer ever to land in the Somerville High School. Oh, Oh! wait a minute, something is wrong here. Who is getting out of the spaceships? Why, it’s the occupants of room 331. Something seems dif- ferent about them, however. They all have green complexions and all are wearing cool Martian sneakers. The leader of this weird group tells me they held a popularity contest one niglit among the stars. The results are as follows: King and Queen of Mars, Nancy LaPierre and Cosmo Camelio; Martians most likely to succeed, Joyce Kalton and Richard Welch; Martians of fashion, Ruth Lancaster and Cos- mo Camelio; Martians with personality plus, Nancy Resmini and Donald Naugler; the humorist of Mars, Nancy Resmini; the ath- lete of Mars, Jane Antolini. All contestants entered had a wonderful time. Refreshments of scream cheese and crackers were served to all. If you would like the recipe for this famous scream cheese, see any of the members of room 331. Room 29 wishes to congratulate Barbara Luppi, class proctor; Arlene Towle, assistant proctor; Janet Dunderdale, reporter; Pat Kelly, Red Cross representative. Maryellen Harlen’s ideal boy should have the hair of Tony Curtis, the eyes of Sal Mineo and the build of Rock Hudson. If you find him, you’ll have to keep him hidden from the rest of the girls. Room 341 had a successful opening this year and everything has been going smooth- ly except the eagerness to do the homework. We’re thinking of hiring some help and all ap- plications will be gladly accepted. We all just finished reading the delightful novel “David Copperfield” and have named Paul Tuccelli as a likeable David, and A1 Bertrand as Uriah Heep. If you’ve read the novel, I'm sure you’ll agree. A1 Bertrand and Eli Tra- vassos playing both basketball and football and Paul Tuccelli is playing football with Priscilla Corbett doing the cheerleading. Room 332 is proud to announce the arrival of several famous stars: Natalie Wood and Tab Hunter portrayed by Brenda Connor and Stephen Cormier; Shirley and Lee as portrayed by Dosola Lottie and William Hutchinson; William Zango as Elvis Presley; Carol Amann as Theresa Brewer; Beatrice Liberace and Edith Fishman as Patience Twenty-eight and Prudence; and last but not least, Robert Iappini as Clarabell the Clown. Room 327 wishes to introduce Ruthie Cochrane, voted prettiest girl, and Bernard Feeney, voted the handsomest boy. You need not travel any further than the doorway to hear Janet Beres and Ruth Cochrane prac- tising their cheers for the next game. Beyond the doorway you will meet Mary Kelleur, the smartest pupil; Jean Bullock and Bernard Feeney, the quiet students; and Paul Car- roll, the best dressed boy, with Jean Bullock leading the girls. As for the talkative stu- dents, all the girls were nominated. (What are we going to do, girls?) Room 330 proudly reports that its pet peeve is kneesocks. We congratulate Mary Lou Nolan who was nominated and accepted as Red Cross treasurer. The pupils of room 330 gave a warm reception to Viginia Simms on her return from the hospital. A few ques- tions we want answered are: What does Joseph Oteri carry in his school bag? What does James Pommet find so interesting in the library? ((Books?) Does Ann Betre rush home every night to do her homework? If you can answer these questions you really are a wizard. Room 344 has two boys on the football squad, Paul McNamara and Cosmo Piccolo. Nancy Tyler is on the Radiator Staff. Some of our pet peeves are: Robert Pellam, geom- etry; Sandra Stymist, Elvis Presley; Cosmo Piccolo, football games; Paul McNamara, bleached hair; and Josephine Baglio, low marks. Joan Taylor of room 232 is the member of the band who blows the horn the loudest. Our duet of comedians include Paul Mc- Laughlin and Jerry Coffey; they have ac- cepted James McNamara as honorary mem- ber. We have two candidates for our track team: Gloria and Catherine. Wonder who will win the hundred yard dash. Room 232 says goodble as we sing our fav- orite song, “Hound Dog. During the Thanksgiving season room 27 presented its Pilgrim Personalities: John Conway as the handsome John Alden; Joan Mahoney as the enchanting Priscilla Mullins; Pat Cahill as the sturdy Miles Standish; Indian maidens Ellen Murray, Kay Kacoyanis, Ginny Albani, Rose Scarfo, and Evelyn Fisher; strong Indian braves, Liuie Laghetto, Bob Driscoll, Bob Palmer and Paul DeCharmer. Last but not least, the missing member of the colony, Carol Solari. “What is wrong with the girls of room 345? The boys never seem to speak, but this being leap year, we girls are going to do something about it. A few of our pet peeves: Cecelia Boyce, “that Elvis Presley ; Mary Leyne, fifth period; Joanne Mocogne, Julius Caesar; Bob Wallace, girls with plaid knee socks; Sebastion Piccolo, this year’s football team. As we go through the door of room 24 we see such famous recording stars as Patience and Prudence, Ginny Zango and Julie Cor- sino; Fats Domino, John Hickey; Jaye P. Morgan, Barbara Lamb; Pattie Page, Mar- garet Thurber; Shirley and Lee, Joan Webber and John Semmon; Georgia Gibbs, Camela Vitrano; and last but not least, Lennie Copiyye as the Pres. Have you ever wondered what became of the comical characters of Snow White? If you have, and you’d like to get a glimpse of them, come to room 324: Snow White, Ellen Hopkins; Joe White, Prince Charming; Ann Markwarth, the Queen; Rosalie Ciampa, Sneezy; Sally Voto, Grumpy; Elaine Trupp, Dopey; Judy Meuhlig, Sleepy; Joe Sullivan, Doc; Pat Henderson, Happy; Rose Perkins, Bashful; and John Wilkins, the worm in the bad apple. We say a special hello to our Mouseketeers. Congratulations to our class proctor, Rosalie Ciampa and her assistant, Edna O’Brien. Twenty-nina Come on all you Mouseketeers Be sure to read this through, And if you’re a Sophomore This will interest you! Joanne Palazzolo of 147 reports that her pet peeve is walking up the high school hill; Marion Van Steensberg, poetry; Bill Del Vecchio, vegetables (But Billy, they're good for you); John Duffet, girls in general; Janice Lindsay, kneesocks; Lyle Devereaux, money (WHAT?) ; Katharine Minimos, after- noon sessions; and Jim Corbett, rainy days. The members of 149 wish to thank their homeroom teacher for all the needed encour- agement during these first few months of school. If you hurry to 149 you might pos- sibly catch a glimpse of the class clown, Billy Ross; the handsome clothes of John Turner, the class flirt, Bob Schena (naturally), genius Tom Welch, talkative Geraldine Deegan, the beautiful Marilyn McGrath, handsome John Vidgofsky, vivacious Cynthia Smith, charm- ing Bill Coogan, plus the one and only Elvis Presley the second, A1 Nash. Recently in 150 this very controversial question was put before the members of the class, “What do you think Elvis Presley's next hit will be?” Salvatore Caruso thinks it will be the “Rock 'n Roll Christmas” but Janet Resteghini and Kevin O’Connell are protesting that it wil be either “Hate Me Sweetly” or “I Almost Lost My Hair.” The future Mr. and Miss America are Janet Restaghini and Vinny Piro. Kenneth Uzdanovich and Kenneth Dunbar, both of 243, recently broke their arms. Could there be something dangerous in the first name of Kenneth. The Civil Air Patrol has just gained two very valuable members, Rose Bracci and Nancy Bernard (Who knows, they may even learn to fly). Welcome to 244. We would like to intro- duce you to one of the members of our class. Nancy Skeffington has been voted the class clown (direct from Barnum Bailey Circus.) Her straight man is Alexander Kouripenis better known as the “unknown cat with the blue suede shoes.” Another member of their act is Honey “rock 'n roll’ Varney. Now, meet the managers of this famous troup, John Lima and Lillian Martin. In the palace of 245, Jimmy Chapralles and Ray Mahoney enter the Kingdom of Somerville High with aching muscles and stiff bones from the football games. Extra! Extra! Be sure to watch Community Audi- tions as Carole Hurley is going to perform. Room 241 went to the polls and elected Marie Maruche, most studious; Bernice Barry, class flirt; Daniel Talon, class clown; Betsy Pennitt, the ‘Beauty of the Class’; Mary Hakimian, best dressed; Eileen Sousa and John Martin, most popular. Flash!! Dorothy O’Hearn of 250 is con- sidered an Ivy Leaguer from the way she dresses — especially that striped jacket of hers. The smiling faces of 251 are what you will be seeing from now on. These are a few mem- bers of our class who helped to make 251 one of the top sophomore rooms: proctor, Leonard Ryan and his assistant, Robert Medeiros; treasurers, Geraldine DiBona, and Emma Cafarelli. We are happy to report a few secret ambitions. Gealdine DiBona, designer; Lau- retta Balboni, interior decorator; Leonard Ryan, pizza maker; and Rose Spignese, model. Room 249 has compiled some very start- ling data. Martha Ray has changed her name to Lucille Monica. Superman is now Donald Malone. Maggie and Jiggs are now known as Jerri Romano and Calvin Cerrato. Ma and Pa Kettle, Maureen Bradley and Ray Soribella, have decided to visit Elvis Presley, who is now using the name of John Polumbo. Thirty The sweetheart of Boston DeMolay is Bar- bara Davidson of 341. The girls of 341 are pondering this $64,000 question. Where does Bob Taylor get his cool city clothes? 345 is pleased to announce that its bankers are Judy Currie and Stephanie Colleran. Grace Wood, Elaine Hyland, Janice Mc- Masters, Rose Marie Doyan, and Stephanie Colleran are members of GAA. Here are a few pet peeves from our room: Pat Tildsey, Monday through Friday, 12:15 to 4:30; Joyce Costa, afternoon sessions; Donna Fales, Ber- muda shorts; Grace Wood, tests; Janice Mc- Masters, literature; Fran Paolillo, borowers; Rose Marie Doyan, French tests; and Peggy O’Leary, boys who can’t dance. The class of 349 chose Karen MacDonald and Robert Charlton as their king and queen. Welcome to 351, the class voted most likely to — drop out. An important question is: When will our campaign for Jimmy Nasson’s pencil sharpener start? Some other pertinent questions are: Will Charlie Fiore’s method of playing baseball with an eraser and a king- sized ruler be a success? Is it really Nancy Noble’s brother that drives the red and white Mercury? Jean DeMita has the pet peeve of revolving doors; Jean Companome, nosey people (now, Jean); Viv Santos, an eleven o’clock lunch; Robert Pine, when women say that they work harder than men (hmm, he’s got nerve). Ernie Duarte, our star football player was nominated a trophy for tackling “The Man With the Golden Arm.” This is such an honor that Coach Paul Burke will award this trophy to him. Oh, incidentally, when you go into class tomorrow, please tip- toe. Jerry Chermesino has a terrible head- ache. Ohhh, those desk covers!! On the football squad in 352 are Paul Dumas, Anthony Spartas, and Virgil Aililo. 347 voted for their top four tunes: “Love Me Tender,” “A Rose and a Baby Ruth,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” and “The Train Kept a’ Rolling.” Claire Talbot is by far the most talkative in 347 while the most likely to succeed are Jeanne Capobianco and Charles Siggins. Car- men Gailey possesses all the talent by Mary Bennett seems to have a monopoly on brain power. Well, that’s about all for now. Be sure to study very hard and next quarter we’ll see all your names on the max credit lists. SENIOR CHATTER (Continued from page 27) Nancy Baker seems to be inflicted with a very early dosage of spring fever. If William Shakespeare had been born into our modern world, 252 has decided that these would be the best .selling commercials: To use Drene or not to use Drene, That is the question; whether ’tis Nobler in the mind to suffer the slings And arrows that greet dull, stringy hair, Or to get that beautiful luster, that sheen That will glorify your hair. Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, And all GE sight saving lamps Have lighted fools their way to better sight And greater light at lower costs. Out, out brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow, Without the new GE two-way lamp. Until next issue, see you later—mouseke- gator! CONSERVATION CARAVAN—1956 (Continued from page 5) With a camera I’d never used before, and a new type of film, I was fortunate to have 154 of 160 color slides turn out well, to which National Council added over 50 more, taken mostly by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Government officials of all kinds traveled with us on a first name basis after having sent us bundles and bundles of booklets and pamphlets to read before we even started the trip. I have not dwelt here on any of the angles of Conservation, but have and will con- tinue to address groups about that important subject and how it affects even us city- dwellers and the fact that in the future we may not eat or drink if we don’t take an in- terest in conserving our national resources. Thirty-one OFF THE RECORD (Continued from page 25) ence success again with his completely altered style. Look out Elvis, he could be competition! Of course, last, but no means least, Elvis Presley deserves mention. His latest album “Elvis, is his best effort to date. Aside from the rocking version of “Ready Teddy, and also “When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold and “How Do You Think I Feel, The Pres displays his aptness in melodic tones with “Love Me and “Old Shep. The Sixty-four thousand dollar question now is “Will the future Private Presley continue his success, or will military life erase him from the World of Platters? ALUMNI—LIST OF AWARDS (Continued from page 15) Marguerite Brown Award for Excellence in in French. Stephen Harris, Award for Excellence in U. S. History in the College Course. Donald Smith, Award for Excellence in U.S. History in the non-college course. Civitina Spinosa, the Sarah Fox Latin Prize.. Patricia Flaherty, the Irene Kenney Prize for Excellence in Chemistry. Elizabeth Anderson, the Art Club Award for outstanding participation in art activi- ties. Elaine Kotell, the Players’ Club Award for the best portrayal in the Scholarship Play. Donald DiBona, the Bob Garland Memorial cup awarded to the best Scholar-Athlete in the graduating class. Ronald Baptiste, the John M. Lynch, Jr., Memorial Trophy given in recognition of high achievement in scholarship, character, and athletics. Robert McLucas, the Bob Osgood Memori- al Trophy for excellence in Baseball. George Noone, the Barney Curtin Memorial Trophy for Excellence in Baseball. 4 M E R R Y CHRISTMAS 4 THE BIG EXAM (Continued from page 13) forming the party on the other end that this was not the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Joe returned to his work with a strange gleam in his eyes. As he once again started to learn the defi- nition of a periodic sentence, he heard a scratching noise at the door. After he had let the dog in, he returned to work repeat- ing, “Man’s best friend. Man’s best friend!! This time, he had reached the point of learning the definition of a balanced sentence when the electricty went off. An observer might have said that Joe seemed mildly perturbed as he groped his way to the light switch. He turned on the switch; nothing happened. Then he remem- bered his experience with the TV set; he tele- phoned the power company. He was told that they did not turn off his power, but that he should check his fuse box. Mumbling in- coherently he headed for the hall cabinet to find a flashlight. At the cost of two skinned shins, one stubbed toe, and one bumped nose, he reached the flashlight. With the aid of the feeble ray from the flashlight, he managed to reach the fuse box in the basement. He opened the fuse box. found the faulty fuse, when he remembered that the extra fuses were kept upstairs in the kitchen. He reached the kitchen and grasped the fuse with sweating hands. He then went downstairs, replaced the fuse and, just as he reached the hall, the doorbell rang. As his family entered he chanced to look at the hall clock and saw that it was almost midnight; much too late to finish studying that night. He overslept the next morning so he had to rush to school or he would be late for the exam first period. “If I had gone to the party, I’d have had some fun even if I did fail the test, thought Joe, feeling very discouraged as he entered the classroom. Then, to his amazement, Joe listened as the teacher said, “The exam will be postponed one week.” Stunned, Joe sat there with wide staring eyes, and a giddy grin on his face. Thirty-two Somerville High School Fehroary 1957 THE RADIATOR SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 74th YEAR OF CONTINUOUS PUBLICATION VOL. LXXIV SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS FEBRUARY, 1957 Editor-in-Chicf CAROL A. FIELDS '57 Business Monagcr HERBERT WEENE '57 ACTIVITIES Dorothy Shubow '57 Vivion Comerlengo '58 BUSINESS Robert Lozor '57 Noncy Tyler '58 FEATURES Paul Prentiss '57 Ruth Lancaster '58 Loura Slocomb '57 SPORTS Dorothy DeMita '57 Charlotte Coughlin '57 Marjorie Howe '58 ART Judith Tarentino '57 Morilyn Ince '58 Polly Wetmore '57 TYPING Ruthonne Koye '57 Borbora Morgan '57 CHATTER Rosolyn Perrone '57 Joyce Kalton '58 Ruth Kotell '58 LITERARY Debra Mabel '57 Hildegorde Kushner '57 Louise Price '58 CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Gerald Nissenboum '57 Edith Fishman '58 MR. ALBERT GIROUX Head Mostcr MR. HUGH McCUSKER Business Adyiscr MISS OLIVE B. MaePHERSON Literary Adviser Reporters Table of Contents SENIORS: 52, Mory Hena; 141, Borbara Mor- gan; 143, Ruthanne Koye; 147, Carol Fleming; 149, Rosemory Volturno; 150, Gerald Nisscnboum; 151, Clif- ford Johnston; 241, Evelyn Gerrior; 243; 244, Barbara Dean; 245, Patricia Anderson; 247, Carol Boldossori; 249, Lorraine Hyman; 250, Bonnie Gra- ham; 251, Corole Gifford; 252, Hilcfe- garde Kushner; 254, Loura Slocomb JUNIORS: 24, Virginia Zango; 25, Elaine La- mothe; 27, Margaret Buckley; 29, Janet Dunderdale; 30, Joseph Gual- tieri; 32, Ann Quinlan; 221, Dorothy Bartero; 232, Lucille Goodridge; 324, Eloine Trupp; 325, Cynthio Ago; 327, Carol Sorkisian; 329, Janice Rice; 330; 331, Dorothy Silvo, Joyce Smed- burg; 332, Edith Fishman, 334, Eve- lyn Ells; 341, Judith Vidito; 343, Joan Hilferty; 344, Noncy Tyler; 345, Joanne Mocogni; 347, Fred Owen. SOPHOMORES: 147, Annette Stavros; 149, Cynthia Smith; 241, Elizabeth Pennington; 243, Miriam Cooper; 244, Borbaro Porcaro; 245, June Pisecki; 247, 249, Louise Musto; 250, Guy Fer- rone; 251, Emma Coforello; 252, Robert Taurasi; 254, Rita Thomas; 341, Johanna Beradi; 343, Eleanor lannacone; 344, Mory Doherty; 345, Morgarct O'Leary; 347, Ellen Coun- cilman; 349, Roberta Bahon; 350, Ruth McGoff; 351, Vivion Santos; 352, Helen Brown; 354, Richard Buell Cover Design Farewell to Elvis Conservation Carovon Your New Social Security Boston Globe Party Fire and Mr. John Q. Public Ingratitude Auf Wiedersehn The House on the Hill The Lost Time The Little Lost Indians Moments to Remember The Fix A Dreamy Vacation POETRY HAVE YOU MET? SPORTS Hockey GAA Basketball FAMOUS ALUMNI OFF THE RECORD A Precious Gift The Old Womon CLASS CHATTER Senior Junior Sophomore WHAT'S DOIN' Credit List Judith Tarentino '57 Herbert Weene '57 3 Paul Prentiss '57 4 Carol Fields '57 5 Carol Fields '57 5 Robert Lozar '57 6 Marjorie Howe '58 7 Dorothy Shubow '57 Ruthanne Koye '57 8 Doris Dillman '57 9 Debro Mabel '57 10 Rosolyn Perrone '57 1 1 Richard Burnett '58 13 Ruth Kotell '58 14 15 16 19 T9 20 22 Laura Slocomb '57 23 Deonno Bovernick '57 24 Louise Price '58 24 25 27 29 31 32 FAREWELL TO ELVIS Herbert Weene ’57 The rising popularity of Calypso music in recent months has led many authorities to state that it will soon replace Rock ’n Roll. Whether this is true or just wishful think- ing on their part remains to be seen. How- ever, should co-existence be found impossible, and should Rock ’n Roll perish, may this piece remain as a testimonial to its profound effect on the years 1954-1957. Around nineteen-fifty-three a small New York recording company released some novel sounding records. The public reaction to these was fast and violent. Teenagers loved the records and their parents loathed them. The music sounded as if the only rules used in making the records were: 1) Don’t sing intelligibly. 2) Noise is of the essence. 3) Whatever else happens, end together. As the records gained in popularity, the music busi- ness was plunged into chaos. Everyone from musicians to ministers spoke out against Ft, but the panic was on. The large recording companies fell all over each other in trying to get R R disks. Somewhere along the assembly line the “Blues” part got lost. As a matter of fact, about the only thing that was retained was that rocking beat. A new title was necessary, so Madison Ave. came up with “Rock 'n Roll.” The record people liked this because it could mean any strongly rhythmic music, and the newspapers liked it because “ROCK ’N ROLL RIOT” made a lovely alliterative headline. Now, four years later, R ’n R has evolved to a point where it can sound like a show tune, a cowboy song, or an after-hours jam session. In its few years, Rock ’n Roll has both literally and figuratively created a good deal of noise. The first argument against it was registered by those who thought that it sounded “just plain terrible.” Then somebody deciphered the words to some of the songs and a few records were banned. Rock ’n Roll is exciting but most of the “riots” accredited to it have been caused by anything but music. Nevertheless, the tie-in between R ’n R and juvenile delinquency has made for much bad publicity. Many people can’t take R ’n R because the quality of the music is often so poor. They say that a sure formula for a hit song seems to be: Take the worst vocalist you can find and have him sing a song with a maximum of ten words and four notes. Add some bad musicians (chimpanzees will do in a pinch) including the semi-automatic drummer and the kiddies should love this one. Rock ’n Roll has produced some good music though it is still not the thing for a Boston Waltz evening. If a symbol were to be chosen to represent R ’n R, the various nominations would doubt- less include a guitar, sideburns, and a pair of blue suede shoes. This just proves that the real symbol is the phenomenal Mr. Presley. It is he who has been the nucleus of all the controversy and publicity about R ’n R. There fore I would say that he, although vio- lently disliked by many R ’n R fans, is sym- bolic of Rock ’n Roll. Looking back, Rock 'n Roll has at least provided a conversation piece to rival the weather and so, whether this apply in one or ten years, I say Requiescat in Pacem. Three Paul Prentiss ’57 Tin; l!imsi!i ;iliim Caravan Weyerhauser’s Wonderful Woodlands (In the last issue of the Radiator, I told you about my Conservation Caravan trip in general. In this issue I would like to tell you something of the intriguing and helpful business of timber conservation and uses. The place where we saw lumbering operations was at the Weyerhauser Timber Company in the State of Washington.) Let me divide the Weyerhauser section of the trip into three divisions: first, the tree farm; second, the mill; third, the impression. I. The Tree The tree, its home (the forest), and its growth make very interesting study, espec- ially when the tree is helped by a company or group of people such as Weyerhauser has in its service. We saw the areas where the small seed became the seedling. We saw the progression of the seedlings from knee-high- to-a-grasshopper to knee-high-to-a-puppv. We watched transplanting being done by machine! Then we plunged into the thickest wood and finally came out upon the area of their present lumbering operations. We watched tremendous kings of the forest be- ing topped, cut and transported. The topping was a dangerous and intrigu- ing job. One man with huge spikes on his feet (strapped to his leg) and a steel cable around the tree, climbed up the tree, trim- ming it as he went along. After reaching the top he chopped and sawed until finally the top portion of the tree crashed earthward leaving the topper clinging to the tree while it waved back and forth (like an oversized tuning fork) 150 feet up in the air! The trees were put on trucks (by cranes) that took the logs to trains where they were transported to the mill. The trucks, inci- dentally, were a trailer-type which carried its back half piggy-back on the front half until time for its use! II. The Mill Large, extensive, massive, are words that are not quite big enough to express the size of the tremendous Weyerhauser Mill. It seemed as though it stretched out for miles in all directions. Each unit or section of the mill was a part of a huge network. All parts were closeknit and connected to other parts by careful organization. Inside, bark is first stripped from the logs by means of water under tremendously high pressure. The bare logs were carried, by conveyor belts and chains, to mammoth saws which cut the logs into long boards. All scrap wood was saved. These long boards went through more and more saws cutting them to the desired sizes. Some of the scrap wood was used for fuel, other for the same purposes as bark; the bark and sawdust were made into cloth, plastics, thread and other materials. Sawdust was even pressed into such useful objects as chairs and dishes! III. The Impression Lots of times when a person sees or ex- periences something, he knows what it means to him or how it makes him feel; but he finds it hard to express his feeling in words. This trip and the work done by the Weyerhauser Company is one of these happenings. It was wonderful to see every part of the tree being used and to know that even though it al- ready seemed to be used to its fullest, Weyer- hauser research men are finding even more uses for a tree as for a peanut, or as they used to say of the pig: “We use everything but the squeal.” It was good to see one tree planted for every tree that was cut down. This showed a thinking company in a thinking nation. It showed that this was a company interested not only in its own pocketbook but also in its country’s future. This was conservation on a really big scale. For me it was a thrill to be able to breathe clean fresh air with a scent of pine and without the smell of smoke or civilization. It was like discovering a new world. I saw how people work together so that the company can work with the govern- ment of this United States, so that America can remain the beautiful, picturesque, pros- perous country portrayed in the immortal song, “America the Beautiful.” Four YOUR NEW SOCIAL SECURITY Carol Fields ’57 Many SHS students worked last summer; with the school schedule being as it is, many more juniors and seniors are now working part-time after school. The latter are the ones that the people of Social Security have ques- tions for. When you began to work, did you see to it that your employer made an accurate record of your name and social security number? If he hasn’t made this record, show him your social security card immediately. Why is Social Security important? As you probably remember, each payday your employer deducted two percent of your wages for the social security contribution. Isn’t it sensible, therefore, for you to be re- ceiving the credit for this tax? You won’t get anything in return for this money if your employer has reported it without your social security number. Upon your graduation from high school or college, in all probability, you will continue to contribute to and increase your social se- curity account until retirement. Since social security will probably benefit you in later years, isn’t it logical that you should fully understand what social security is, whom it protects, and how you can insure receiving full credit for all your earnings? Any of these questions may be clearly answered by writing Social Security, 2 Trowbridge Street, Cambridge, Mass., or calling UN 4-3900. Social Security is an important factor in your future. Learn all the details of it today! BOSTON GLOBE PARTY What exactly is happening in the Middle East? Will communism or democracy emerge victorious in the Arab nations? These and many other such relevant ques- tions were prominent in the minds of approx- imately 400 high school editors who con- vened at the 11th annual Boston Globe High School Editors’ Conference in the Sheraton Plaza Hotel last month. Those who repre- sented the Radiator Staff were Carol Fields, Herbert Weene, Debra Mabel, Dorothy De- Mita, Gerald Nissenbaum and Dorothy Shu- bow. Professor Richard N. Frye of Harvard University, although expressing somewhat radical views on the subject of American democracy and ideology, clearly presented the situation in the Middle East as he viewed it last year. One of the main difficulties, in his opinion, is that the Arab countries are attempting to adjust themselves to the mode of living of the progressive western civili- zation without first strengthening themselves by adopting a unified language and deciding whether democracy or socialism is the an- swer to their economic and social problems. No longer will the Arab countries be able to straddle the fence and accept aid from the allied powers and the Soviet Union. This important decision cannot go unanswered for another year. The thought transitions of the editors were then changed from the educator’s view- point to the reporter’s viewpoint as Otto Zausmer, editorial director of the Boston Globe, commented on the Middle Eastern crisis, having recently returned from a tour through Egypt and Israel. Because of this, Zausmer was able to depict Nasser as the Arabs regard him. Many pertinent facts with reference to the governments and officials of Syria, Iraq, and Jordan were also intro- duced. An informative, enthusiastic period fol- lowed this discussion of the Middle East with the aroused editors bombarding the the experts with questions that often proved exceedingly difficult to answer. (turn to page 21) Five FIRE AND MR. JOHN Q. PUBLIC Robert Lazar '57 In the beginning, the heart-stopping cry of “Fire!” brought every able bodied man, wo- man and child to form a crude, ineffective bucket brigade. In the period from the last of the 18th cen- tury to the end of the Civil War, fire fighting was restricted to the volunteers and their hand-drawn hand tubs. Mr. John Q. had less and less contact with fire. At the end of the Civil War, steam in- dustrialization came and with it such innova- tions as the regular firefighter, horse-drawn apparatus, and steam pumpers. Now Mr. John Q. had completely lost actual contact with fire. Today, Mr. John Q. Public seldom thinks of firefighting or fire safety. Perhaps if he entered a blazing building with the firefight- ers and felt the searing heat or choked on the thick, black smoke, he would feel a long dormant instinct hurriedly revived. Every year 12,000 individuals are killed because of fire and many more are seriously injured, but still John Q. Public maintains a dangerous lack of knowledge about fire pre- vention. Even the realization that almost 90% of all dwelling fires occur during the night time doesn’t make him clean out that rubbish, repair defective wiring, or take the time that he should to learn a few simple facts about fire precaution which could save his life and his family’s. These are the few, simple, important facts that he would learn — if he took the time. 1. All fires cause two classes of gases, the lighter-than-air type that float to the ceiling and the gases of distillation, heavier-than-air gases, that pile up from the floor. Among the latter type of gases are carbon monoxide, capable of killing in three minutes and hydro- gen sulfide, capable of killing in only thirty seconds! So the deadliest gases wait on the floor for anyone foolish enough to crawl. The only place in a room reasonably safe from gases is three feet off the floor, but this is only comparatively safe when the fire is just starting. A wet silk handkerchief held over the mouth and nose, and keeping the head three feet off the floor give the best chance of survival. 2. Another important fact is that all fires in multi-storied buildings have a vortex. A vortex is the gas produced by a fire in a multi-storied building. It will skip the next two upper floors and hit every floor there- after. So it’s best to stay in a room with the door closed. Soak sheets in water to seal the door cracks. Open the window and wait. 3. When you discover a fire, close the doors leading to the burning room. This keeps the fire in the room until the fire de- partment arrives. 4. If you suspect a fire on the other side of your door or anywhere in the building, be- fore you open the door, feel it. If the door is cool, but the doorknob hot, don’t open the door. Superheated gas and air capable of crisping lungs in ten seconds are on the other side of the door. If the door and knob are cool, put your shoulder and foot against the door and open it an inch. If you feel the door pushing open, close it immediately. That’s superheated gases pushing against the door. 5. Above all, never panic. Close the door to your room, open the window, and attract the attention of the firemen. This way you will have the greatest chance. 6. If you must jump (and never jump more than two stories), hang from the win- dow ledge and jump with a spring in your legs. Let the fall roll you over on the ground; don’t resist. 7. The most desperate rescue measure is the net. If you must jump, walk off the win- dow ledge (too many jump out, overshoot- ing the net or crawl off hitting between the building and net). Try to fall in a sitting position, feet together and outstretched, and arms stretched out straight from the sides. If Mr. John Q. Public would learn these simple rules, he could effectively lower the 12,000 yearly death toll. Six INGRATITUDE Marjorie Howe ’58 How ungrateful we are! As high school students, we are blessed with every oppor- tunity imaginable for future success in life. Surrounding us are some of the most well- known and highly respected educational in- stitutions in the world. Our schools, libraries, churches, and cultural museums are within walking distance of our homes. We are growing up in a free country with countless advantages — and yet how little we seem to appreciate this! The truth is, we “have things too easy” nowadays, and we take everything for granted. This is true to such an extent, that some students actually feel that education is an ordeal they must endure. Libraries and museums, they feel, are only for queer and unsociable people. Why, some of them even grumble about getting up Sunday mornings to attend a church service! How often do we find ourselves complain- ing about school and homework! We often become lazy and begin to neglect our studies. At such times, life can hold no challenge — no desire for achievement. We might wake up and realize how fortu- nate we are, if we consider how much we are envied by people in other countries. In the satellite countries, for example, people of our age are being educated in the false ways of Communism. They are forbidden to believe in religion, although they may long to wor- ship God. Is it any wonder, then, that they should yearn for the opportunities and sweet freedom that we so thoughtlessly take for granted ? If only we would begin to open our eyes! Our lives and ambitions would become more meaningful to us, if we would think how really privileged we are to live in the United States. When we pledge allegiance to our flag, let’s consider deeply what we are saying. When we see the tear-stained faces of the Hun- garian refugees, let's thank God for our freedom. Yes, above all, let us thank God for our freedom! AUF WIEDERSEHN Dorothy Shubow ’57 Goodbye is an infinitely meaningful word. The plump, cheerful woman walking towards the door of the grocery store, turns and smiles to the bald-headed man behind the counter, and says goodbye. Her goodbye is known as the “courtesy” goodbye. People throughout the day encounter gas station attendants, policemen, barbers, all the vari- ous men and women who serve us daily, and courteously say goodbye upon their depar- ture. The two teen-age girls walking home from school, wearing their blazers, brown loafers, and shoulder bags, pause at the next corner, stop, talk, and laugh for a few minutes, and then part with a “friendly” goodbye. This goodbye occurs often, for we all have friends and neighbors, who in some way or another mean something to us. We might meet them on the street and inquire about their family or business, and then go on to our destina- tion having said a warm goodbye. A mother, wearing an old gray coat, is standing on the station platform. She takes one last look at her tall, bright-eyed, hand- some son holding his suitcase in his hands, looking forlorn, because he feels that his mother is making it even harder for him to leave. Then the whistle blows. There is a quick kiss, and finally the “parting” goodbye. The mother reaches her hand out, but it is too late. Her son is on the train and off to serve his country, and his mother walks slowly away from the station platform. As always, there are lovers, the boy and girl who look into each other’s eyes with sincerity and affection. They need and want each other. Yet, they’re standing on her front porch knowing that he must go away, and that it will be a long time until they see each other again. He kisses her and then walks down the steps. The girl, with all the sweet- ness and tenderness of young love, whispers an “amorous” goodbye. Yes, there are certainly many different interpretations and uses of the word good- bye. Nevertheless, I feel that this word should always be said with a smile. So now, grinning from ear to ear, I say “Goodbye!” Seven THE HOUSE ON THE HILL Ruthanne Kaye ’57 “There is ruin and decay In the House on the Hill: They are all gone away, There is nothing more to say.” The House On The Hill by Edwin Arlington Robinson I have often walked along this narrow and dusty road and marvelled at the serene beauty of this part of the country. I have walked along here in every different type of mood and it seems that, no matter what my mood is, it immediately changes to one of nervous expectation and foreboding when I reach the crossroads. The crossroads occur where the woods are deepest and the road on the left is the one that leads back to town. Somehow, I never can turn down this road without first con- tinuing straight ahead for a few hundred yards. That is where I find the House. The House — it has no other name — sits proudly and majestically upon a steep hill and looks down over the busy town with an air of superiority. The average traveler probably would never notice the House or, if he did, would refer to it as a ruin. But to me the House was something more. You might say that I’m curious about the House, but the fact is, the House is curious about me. It draws me to it like a magnet and holds me spellbound in its air of mystery. As I mentioned before the House is in ruins. How long it has been there, no one knows or cares, but it must have been mag- nificent at one time. In describing the House, I would say it is a massive structure. Al- though only three stories high, the four gables on the roof make it seem taller and give it a storybook appearance. The walls are of dull gray stone and are crumbling with age and the weight of vines and ivy which climb higher and higher each year. The win- dows are all broken and the roof is caving in at various places. The huge oak door is the only part of the House that shows no sign of age and even its beautiful carvings are not marred in any way. I have ventured into the House only once and although I would like to go in again, something is holding me back. I cannot ex- plain what it is; I found only what I expected to find when I entered the House. And yet, the moment I pushed back the heavy oak door, I shivered as a cold and musty draught of air enveloped me. Most of the rooms were empty except for maybe a broken chair or table. The years had laid a deep carpet of dust on everything. The only signs of life were the myriads of spiders which were spinning silken curtains everywhere and the bats which hung in per- fect lines from the eaves. I spent possibly an hour exploring the large rooms and wondering what those bare and crumbling walls had seen. What kind of people lived there? What had happened to them ? What had happened to give the House such a supernatural air? I do not know the answers to those ques- tions and perhaps I never shall. I do know that this strange fascination that engulfs me whenever I am in the vicinity of the House will never leave me. I shall never be free of the longing to discover the secret that is hidden somewhere in the crumbling walls of the House on the Hill. Eight THE LAST TIME Doris Dillman 57 Frank Williams by nature was a kind- hearted, good-natured man. But when it came to his proudest possession, his 1957 Pontiac convertible, well, that was another story altogether. To begin with, Frank had a lovely seven- teen-year-old daughter named Janet, and a good-looking son, Paul, age nineteen. Both of his children had drivers’ licenses. That was why Frank Williams’ happy and serene life soon became complicated. One sunny bright Saturday morning, his daughter came out to the breakfast table with an expression on her face that meant to Frank, “Daddy, do you suppose ....?” So Frank waited until she had downed her orange juice, cleared her throat, and gathered up enough courage to ask him what he knew she was going to ask him before she even picked up her glass of orange juice. “Daddy,” Janet’s clear voice questioned, “do you suppose that I could have the car for just a little teeny while this morning? I have to pick up my dress over at Ellen’s, and she lives at Fairview, and Daddy, if I had to take the bus, well, Daddy, I wouldn’t be back until this afternoon and I have a date with Vic tonight, and I have to wash my hair for tonight, and well, I was just wondering . . . her voice petered off. Now, Frank couldn’t disappoint the daugh- ter he loved so much by saying “No,” so he said, “Now remember, Jannie, follow the rules of driving and bring the car back to me in one piece.” No sooner had the words left his mouth than Janet hopped around the table and practically knocked him off his chair with an appreciative hug. She had just slammed the door and backed out of the driveway when his son came creeping out into the dining room. “Good morn . . . ahhhh . . . ing, Dad,” said Paul, as he slid into the chair opposite his father. “Good morning ‘ahhhhh’ to you, son,” said Frank jokingly. This had been an almost morning ritual between him and his son ever since he could remember. Paul absent-mindedly looked around for his sister. “She’s deserted us for the morn- ing, Paul. Taken the car and gone over to Fairview.” “What!” shouted Paul. “She can’t do that to me! I have to go over to the school this morning and straighten out the registration cards before one o’clock this afternoon.” “Well, she’ll be back before then,” Frank said soothingly. “And, by the way, who said anything about your taking the car. I wanted to play some golf this afternoon with Fred Patterson over at the club.” “But dad, have mercy. I’ve been telling the fellows at school about your dreamboat, and they’ll be expecting me to drive up in the chariot this morning.” “Well, the only solution is that I’ll drive you over to the school and then I’ll go out to the club. Surely it won’t exhaust you to walk back home.” “Gee, Dad, I guess that’ll be better than nothing at all.” Well, it seems that about three o’clock that same bright Saturday, a rather bedrag- gled-looking 1957 Pontiac came puttering down Walnut Road with the front looking like anything but a 1957 Pontiac. And behind it came a shiny police car, looking exactly like a police car — from the front. Frank Williams came tearing out the front door with Paul directly behind him. “Ye gods!” muttered Paul. “Good grief!” whispered Frank. “Hi, Daddy, I got my . . . Well, Daddy, it really wasn’t my fault. He stopped so fast, and I was looking where I was going, and, well, for heaven’s sake, Daddy, I didn’t ex- pect him to stop so short!” “One always stops at a stop sign, my dear girl,” the police officer told her rather sarcastically. “Does she belong to you, buddy?” the officer grimly said. “Well, as a matter of fact, officer, she does.” “Well, may I suggest that you refresh her memory about stop signs?” “Yes, officer, I certainly shall, sir; I’ll talk to her right away about them; yes sir, I cer- tainly will ...” ® (turn to page 21) Nine THE LITTLE LOST INDIANS Debra Mabel ’57 Once upon a time, on an Indian Reserva- tion in Wyoming, the kind, loving mother of little Hydro and Gismo went to the Happy Hunting Grounds, never to return. Hydro and Gismo were identical twins who didn’t look anything like each other, since Hydro was a little boy brother and Gismo was a little girl sister. Soon after their mother died, their father, Chief George III, married a mean old squaw named Stepmamma Jones. Now, Stepmamma Jones disliked papooses because they re- minded her of her own papoosehood, when she was goody-goody (and happy about it), and she was trying to forget that disgraceful period of her life. One fine Monday morning (which every- body knows is not a fine morning at all), after Chiefie had taken his bravest braves into town to work in his drug store, Step- mamma Jones told Hydro and Gismo to get lost. “Get lost!” said Stepmamma Jones. Hydro and Gismo, obedient as always, took their boxes of Sugar Corn Pops and traveled off to the big city to get lost. Hydro, always thinking ahead to the future, poked a hole in the bottom of his Sugar Corn Pops box so they could follow the Sugar Corn Pops home to get a drink of water. They came to the big city and stared at the big buildings and big cars whizzing by them (the cars, not the buildings) and ate their Sugar Corn Pops. Finally, Gismo said, “I’m thirsty. Let’s go home and get a drink of water.” But when they looked around them, they found that some hungry little street urchins had eaten all the Sugar Corn Pops that led to their happy home. Hydro and Gismo were lost in the big city. “We are lost in the big city,” said Hydro to Gismo. They walked around the big city and came to an ultra-modern building with 14 carat letters which said, “Home for Little Lost Indians.” Realizing that they were little lost In- dians, Hydro and Gismo went into the build- ing and walked up to a desk with a sign on it that said, “Information.” “We would like some information, please.” said Hydro. “Sorry, but we don’t give information to anyone except little lost Indians,” said the kind old lady. “But we are little lost Indians,” said Gismo. “We would like to find our way home so we can have a drink of water.” “We’re thirsty,” added Hydro. “Oh!” said the kind old lady. “You won’t have to go all the way back home. We have a water bubbler right here.” She led the way down the hall to the water bubbler. Gismo took one look at the water bubbler and two looks at the kind old lady and thought, “That kind old lady isn’t really a kind old lady, because when you step on the pedal on the water bubbler, the water gushes up in your face. She just wants our faces to get washed.” Aloud, Gismo said to the lady, “We don’t know how to work the water bubbler. Could you please show us?” “Surely,” said the kind old lady. She bent her head down and stepped on the pedal. Sure enough, the water gushed up in her face. “Wow!” said Hydro. “Wow!” said Gismo. “Wow!” said the kind old lady. “Am I wet. Ten I’m glad it didn’t happen to you two, though.” “Well, thank you for thinking of us, any- way,” said Hydro and Gismo, who realized that the kind old lady really was a kind old lady). They took what was left of their Sugar Corn Pops and left the Home for Little Lost Indians. Then Hydro and Gismo thought and thought (which wasn’t too easy), and de- cided to follow the unwritten law of nature, designed to get all nature’s creatures out of predicaments—“Follow Your Nose.” So they hunted around until they found their noses and found out which way they went, and then closed their eyes tight and followed. Pretty soon they heard someone say in a deep bass voice, “Well, well, look who’s here.” Hydro and Gismo opened their eyes and saw, standing before them, Chief George III, their father, who sang in the tribal choir (that’s why the bass voice). They looked around them and discovered they were stand- ing in the Chief’s drug store. “Fix them up two super-duper-colossal- gigantic-double-whipped-yummy-delicious ice cream,” he said in one breath; “sodas,” he said in another to his soda jerk, who was the apprentice warrior of the tribe. So Hydro and Gismo sat down at the counter and sipped their super-duper-colos- sal-gigantic-double-whipped-yummy-delicious ice cream sodas. Four hours later, when they had finished, Georgie took them home. Step- mamma Jones had missed them because she had no one at home to eat all the nourishing oatmeal she had made, since she and the Chief both despised the horrible stuff. She welcomed them home with open arms, holding two bowls of steaming oatmeal (that was the only thing she knew how to make). But Chief Georgie said, “No! We’ll all go to the Pelican Club for dinner tonight.” The motive was purely selfish, for we know that Chiefie despised oatmeal, but Stepmamma Jones and Hydro and Gismo were thrilled. From then on, they all lived peacefully and happily ever after. ¥ ¥ MOMENTS TO REMEMBER Rosalyn Perrone ’57 Snow! Snow! Snow! Ann stared longingly outside her bedroom window while a blanket of the cleanest, purest, whitest snow cov- ered the surrounding region. This type of atmosphere tended to make one feel lazy. As she sat at her desk writing a letter, Ann dropped her pen and began to think of Mike. It had all started about a year ago; she re- membered it all so well, as if it had been only yesterday. Judy, one of her best friends, was having a surprise sweet-sixteen birthday party and, of course, Ann had been invited. Ann wasn’t one who could keep a secret very well and she hoped she wouldn’t make any references to the party and thus spoil the surprise. In order to avoid doing so, she kept her chatter with Judy down to a minimum. Any time the topic of conversation turned to age and parties, Ann managed to change the sub- ject as tactfully as possible without arousing Judy’s suspicions. The night of the party was as perfect as any spring evening could possibly be. Ann had spent all afternoon making prepara- tions for this happy occasion. As she dressed she wondered if Judy had any inclination whatsoever about the surprise. If she did, she certainly was an excellent actress, be- cause she had showed positively no evidence of such knowledge. When Ann arrived at Judy’s house, she Eleven discovered that she was a trifle early. Carole, another conspirator, had coaxed Judy to come over to her house. The other guests arrived and Carole, hav- ing been given the signal, suggested to Judy that they go over to her house, Judy saw no sense in this, but her argument proved fruit- less. As she walked into the room a chorus of voices harmoniously shouted “Surprise!” Judy was at a loss for words; she stood in the middle of the room, her face displaying an awed expression. “Oh, you!” she ex- claimed when she regained her senses. Every- one laughed at this dramatic exclamation. The phone rang and Ann snapped out of her reverie just long enough to answer and much to her disappointment found that the party had dialed the wrong number. She sat down again and tried to continue her letter, but once again she wandered off into dreamland. She remembered the party so well — from the first hello to the last farewell. Judy’s brother, Don, had invited his friends. A teenager would describe them as being the most, to say the least, which in reality, means terrific looks, personality plus, etc. Mike hadn’t been there but she’d met him as a resultof the many new acquaintances to whom she had been introduced. It should be explained that Don and his friends belonged to a club called the Rams. The boys had organized a softball team and joined the city’s league. Being in the cellar of the league, the boys needed support and where would they find a better pep club than Judy and her friends. Consequently, the girls began to attend the games, some of which were victorious; others, well, need I tell you? Ann had seen Mike for the first time. At first he was just another member of Don’s clique and just an- other outfielder for the Rams. But then au- tumn came and the group had occasional parties. At one of these parties Ann realized that she had a terrific crush on Mike. This she confided to Judy, who in turn confided that she, too liked one of Don’s friends, by the name of Phil. Every time Ann saw Mike, her heart skipped a beat. Gradually the light began to shine on the subject when he started to notice her more than he had pre- viously. Ann had always enjoyed herself to the ut- most when she was with Mike, and now that he was away at college, she missed him tre- mendously. She was looking forward to the holidays when he would be home and everyone would be together again. Ann had thoughtfully arranged an agenda of things she would life to do. Skating, movies, and get-togethers topped the list. The holidays arrived not a minute too soon. Christmas parties, skating, and movie dates raged galore. Then the New Year holidays —another party. This would go down in history—everyone was too tired to dance because fatigue had finally caught up with them. At this point she opened her desk drawer and pulled out the snapshots of the holiday parties—crazy! Everyone had been together and this was much more important than dancing. One could dance anytime. The doorbell rang, awakening Ann from her trance. She rushed down the stairs and much to her surprise the mailman had a letter from Mike. She just couldn’t open the en- velope fast enough. His letter was short and sweet, but concise. He wrote and told her of a formal which his fraternity was planning. She was invited to a college dance—just imagine! And this was no dream; it was the real thing. She scurried up the stairs to tell her mother the news. As Ann had expected her mother agreed that she woud need a new gown. They would start shopping immedi- ately so as to make a careful selection. Ann sat down to finish her letter and tills time was successful. She donned her winter togs and walked, rather skipped, down the hill to mail the letter. However it was like walking on a cloud, floating on air, etc. It was really indescribable. When she came back Judy was waiting for her with eyes as round as circles. They both spoke together and laughed. When they (turn to page 28) Twelve THE FIX Richard Burnett ’58 It all started the day before the game with Glendale for the conference champion- ship. Ralph was just about to go in to final practice when two shabby-looking men ap- proached him in front of the arena. They hurried him off to the rear of the arena and threatened him with deep exaggeration and forcefulness. They even offered him a rather large sum of money if he would only miss a few baskets now and then. But Ralph was not for sale. The same thing happened to Larry. The same men attempted to coerce Larry into taking money in return for “just missing a couple of baskets.” But Larry didn’t have the will power to let temptation pass him by. And besides, Larry thought, the money would come in handy to help pay for the car he was planning to buy. Larry and Ralph had become close friends, being on the team together and usually in the locker room after practice, a lot of rib- bing and joking went on between them. But today Ralph could see that Larry was not in his usual humorous mood. Nothing was said about the two men or anything pertaining to a fix. A fixer and the player who takes his bribe were among the most hated men in basketball. They ruin the sportsmanship and character of a player. They openly threaten the fairness and fun of the game. People who truly love the game and who put a lot of faith in fairness of playing make this ruth- less breed their enemies. They like to prey on the young and inexperienced who can be easily persuaded into exchanging money for hope, confidence, and faith put in them by their school. Up to now the coach had issued no warn- ing about “fixers.” Since nothing was said he simply assumed that it was not necessary. The team had enough to worry about not to mention the fear of the “Fixers.” But Ralph felt that he should say something in private to the coach, thereby letting him know that such ruthless men were operating. So Ralph discussed it with Larry. He made it sound like a joke, but still Larry wouldn’t open up. When Ralph told Larry that he was ap- proached by two men who would make him their victim, a startled look flashed upon Larry’s face. Larry asked Ralph to describe the two men. He immediately recognized them to be the same men who approached him also. So Ralph went to the coach and told him about the two men and at the same time assured the coach that he had flatly turned down their offer, for which the coach com- mended him highly It was the coach’s opinion that the two men would test the will power and fidelity of the other players. He called an impromptu meeting of the players and put the question to them point blank. All others denied any connection whatsoever with the two men. They were evidently for the condemnation of them and suggested that they be brought to justice for the impending game was a de- cisive one and no one wanted it marred by evil and corruption. Before the game Larry was disheartened in contrast to his usual disposition of opti- mism and spark. Ralph immediately noticed the abrupt change and asked Larry if he were nervous or perhaps sick. Larry had been thinking. Was it worth the money to let his parents and fellow school- mates down? Did he want to disrupt the (turn to page 14) Thirteen A DREAMY VACATION Ruth Kotell ’58 She stepped down from the biggest thrill of her life thus far, the eighty-passenger plane and her first flight. Spotting Nicole she flew into her arms. This was what she had been waiting for since she was only ten. Now, after seven years of dreaming, she was in Paris, at last. The two got into the waiting taxi to drive to Nicole’s house; both of them were talking so fast that it was surprising that they could understand each other. When they arrived at 14 Rue du Pont, she was so astonished that she had trouble getting her breath. Be- fore her was the most adorable little cottage- like house. She had never seen anything equal to it. It had a little tulip garden in the front, and a rose trellis ten feet high, climb- ing up the side of the house. The inside of the house was just as beautiful, if not more so, than the outside. The whole summer was perfectly marvel- ous, like something out of a fairy story. Paris was just as she had always pictured it. So beautiful. She just loved everything about it, especially the sidewalk cafes and the young men. Ah, yes! So unlike Americans they were. Not unlike them in looks so much (although to her eyes they were a little more handsome), but rather because they were such gentlemen. She hadn’t at home been used to the boys doing everything for her; things like picking up her hankie when she dropped it, opening the car door for her all the time, ordering for her in a restaurant, lighting her cigarette, asking what she de- sired, and never once going against her wishes or doing anything she didn’t want to do. Of course these Frenchmen were a little more flirtatious and romantic than Amer- icans, but what American girl doesn’t wish that her boyfriend were not so realistic and unromantic. Naturally, she did the inevitable and fell in love with a young Frenchman. She became engaged to him and finally came the day when they were to be married. The alarm clock rang. It was seven o’clock and she knew that if she didn’t hurry she would be late, as it took her so long to dress. Quickly and carefully she ate and dressed, and ran out the front door in time to meet her best friend and tell her all about her wonderful, wonderful dream. THE FIX (continued from page 12) harmony of the whole team just to fill other people’s pockets with illegal and unjust money? Why should they get rich by the money he was exchanging for the trust put in him? Finally Larry broke down and con- fided in Ralph. Ralph immediately suggested going to the coach. But that would make a liar out of Larry. So Larry then promised that he would play a straight game. He ad- mitted that he was foolish and imprudent in accepting the “fix.” After all, sacrificing honor and trust, in reality, wasn’t worth the money nor was it worth possibly losing the important game. Deep inside Larry knew that he couldn’t go through with it even if it were for a larger amount of money. Ralph slapped Larry on the back and vowed they would do all in their power to expose the un- scrupulous men and thereby put an end to their malicious work. The team did win the game. It was a hard fought battle but most of all it was a fair game. Each player put his heart and hope behind every pass and shot. And Larry was all the better fortified in character. For out of this game came a lesson hard taught, well learned, and never forgotten. Fourteen SHIPWRECKED Louise Price ’58 The crew was making merry Their mood was gay and light, They did not know the dangers That were lurking in the night. The band was playing music, And all were filled with glee, But the night was thick with rain and fog, The captain could not see. Gripping the wheel, he leaned ahead And peered into the night, And what he saw ahead of him Was indeed a ghastly sight. The perilous rocks that oft before He’d passed without alarm, Lay straight ahead, with jagged edge Waiting — full of harm. Then with a crash that could be heard For many miles around, The ship was dashed upon the rocks And slowly began to go down. And then the band stopped playing, The music ceased to ring. The crew began to shout and scream But the captain uttered not a thing. THE REEFS Georgette Morrison ’57 A kingdom lost to all who seek it, A loneliness never completed; yet there, Forsaken by God for man; this pit. No peace, but only for those who dare! “Behold,” said he, “for truth is white And God is supreme grace never ceasing, This dreariness is a hidden soul with no light, Condemned forever, this angel for leasing. As day is born, the sun caresses all. The open sea all but drowns the rocks, While deep inside there limps a demon tall. Seen by no eye, yet there, no ticking of clocks. A gully so wide, so far away from youth, Deep, dark, dense, and dead, for sin was born To roam the surface, entice man, a common sleuth, A scrounge that steals and only leaves scorn! Alack! Those grey souls streaked across the sky, The waters of time are restless and seek comfort, In those caverns below, heavy hearts sigh, As night closes in, the reefs alight on foot. The wind seizes men’s hearts and drags them forth, While hidden beneath the slime of old, Is a shadow of belief that leads into the North, And battles with hate, a lost soul! The peace that knows no rest; a false thought Upon a stone so bare, a lie yet untold, For heaven is above to those of seeking. It is never bought! Awake! For God is merciful; are there not trees? For love blooms in the flowers of all time, And though there be reefs, time is forever; the never ending seas. The world is round never lacking crime. Every man is his own hell; no reason stopping. And his deed is his mystery; foresee then, The closing of a gate is not for dropping. But rejoicing at the challenge of Heaven sent! So came this angel in the time of need, So came man’s faith and holds high His strength, a glorious seed, His love, a lonely sigh! Fifteen The basketball player with perhaps the largest ready-made cheering section is Cap- tain Bob Caruso. He can be sure of quite an aggregation of fans to chant “yea, Bob! yea, Caruso!” for he has thirty-eight cousins, and most of the Caruso clan are basketball-mind- ed. They also have plenty to cheer about, as does the whole school, for Bob is leading the team to a highly successful season. Besides practice, a good coach, and all the other things that comprise a good team, Bob attributes part of the season’s success to a fabulous plaid scarf. Bob never goes to a game without it. (Let’s hope that it keeps its charm all through the New England Tour- ney !) SHS thinks of Bob primarily on the court, but he does do other things. Although the closest he may come to being a historian is to study the history of basketball, U. S. His- tory is his favorite class. Bob also has a partiality for 5' 6 girls who like sports (naturally!). So girls, check up on Bob Cousy’s totals, and you’ll have a start, for the Celtic’s ace is also a Caruso favorite. You can generally hear Bob coming as he has been singing ever since he saw “The Great Caruso.” The Western PTA was wit- ness to his talents a few years ago. Bob gave his musical debut with a Western, but has now advanced to rock ’n roll. The one deep dark secret in Bob’s life is his middle name which is known to very few. We, however, will allow him to have this one mystery in his otherwise open life. If you ask Bob about the game he looks forward to most, he answers unhesitatingly, (turn to page 21) DEBRA MABEL ’57 “Yo-ho-heave-ho-!” is the tune hummed by this issue’s “Have You Met?” Debby Mabel, as she daily trudges up the wearisome School Street hill to dear old SHS. Upon arriving there she immediately becomes involved in her countless curricular and extra-curricular activities. Among the various clubs which have this energetic senior as a member are the Entertainment Group, the Radiator and Yearbook staffs, National Honor Society, CDD, and the Good Government Group. Deb also manages the monetary affairs for Por- tia and during her study periods, this “busy little beaver” can generally be seen scurrying around the SHS corridors doing various tasks for the Radiator staff. Besides constantly making credit, Deb spends much of her limited spare time munch- ing an orange as she watches “The Mickey Mouse Club.” Another of this gal’s leisure activities is listening to her favorite classical, jazz, and popular music as she daydreams about her ideal man. This dream man must be 6' tall, handsome, athletically inclined, modernistic in viewpoint, intellectual, and have dreamy eyes and a blonde crew-cut. This “one-in-a-million man” also must pos- sess a dynamic personality. Although Deb has very few violent dis- likes, she will readily argue with anyone, anytime, and about anything. With her, it’s a hobby! Sixteen (turn to page 30) H IVE YOU MET? Have you met? This is probably the under- statement of the year, for almost everyone at SHS has met Lucy Ventura. Before looking into her past activities, let’s return momentarily to her Junior year. Lucy was then a member of the Honor Guard, Student Council, and Junior Night Committee. When you joined GAA you paid your dues to this 5' 2 brown-haired, brown eyed, sweet miss. This year, Lucy is vice-president of the National Honor Society. Do you remember that cheerleader on your extreme right? Yes, again it’s Lucy. At badminton, she also gives the shuttlecock quite a workout! Do you need money? Lucy is second to none when it comes to collecting money, whether it be for Class dues or pencil sharp- eners. With all this and others too, her name is constantly on the max credit list. Her secret? Why—it’s just natural! In her private life Lucy enjoys listening to “Maleguena” by the New York Symphony Orchestra. But wait — Lucy’s tastes range from one extreme to the other. She also likes to hear Sonny Knight’s “Confidential” and Billy Stewart’s “Billy’s Blues.” Among her favorite foods are Bella Pizza- rettes. Why? ’Cause her Daddy makes ’em. As for boys, well, height isn’t really impor- tant, but 5' 4 is the minimum. The impor- tant factors are looks, personality, and char- acter. Included among Lucy’s other hobbies are (turn topage 21) Want someone to sing, act, play the trom- bone, bass fiddle, piano, or accordion- Better see Frank Marciello right away, then. This versatile senior is a member of En- tertainment Group, Webster, SHS Band, SHS Dance Band, and president of Players’ Club. His favorite leisure activity is eating pizza, and listening to his favorite jazz pianist, Erroll Garner, and the one and only—Count Basie. One look at his hi-fi set and his collec- tion of jazz records, and you can tell he’s a member of the Teenage Jazz Club of Boston. Frank's secret ambition is to visit a girls’ reform school, where he hopes to interview candidates for his ideal girl. She must be tall (6' 1 to be exact) and dark, with four long fine hairs, and a long blonde neck. (Sounds a lot like Matilda, Frank.) His happiest moment was when he got his driver’s license. His worst moment happened a week and a half later—when he had an automobile accident. (What could be worse than that?) Frank's pettest peeve is girls who step on his white (?) bucks. His favorite expres- sion is, “What, are you joshin’ me?” (No, not really, Frank. It’s true, all right.) The funniest thing that ever happened to him is when he had his hair set. (Who did it, Frank?) Frank didn’t forget to transfer Mischief from his old car to his new gilt-edged bomb (turn top age 21) Seventeen h ui; K e y Three cheers for the Hockey Team! Three cheers for the Hockey Team! This year’s hockey team deserves much attention and loud applause. Led by their co-captains Phil Ramsey and Tom Murphy, and under the direction of Coach Pat Gog- gin, the boys have really put Somerville on the map with four victories and only two de- feats, thus capturing third place in the League. Dedham In the opener with Dedham on December 22nd, the team claimed the first victory in several seasons with a score of 4-3. The boys showed the other teams that Somerville had a team this year that merited careful watching. The goals against Dedham were made by Ramsey 2, Strokes 1, and Pommet 1. Brookline On December 26th the team faced a loss when Brookline routed Somerville 3-1. Even though the team was defeated, the lads played a very worthy game. The sole goal against Brookline was made by Paul Strokes. Wakefield The Brookline defeat, however, did not discourage our team. The Hilltoppers prac- ticed even harder and were rewarded for their efforts by beating Wakefield 2-1. The goals for this December 29th game were made by Ramsey, with an assist by Strokes, and Pommet. Lexington The Hilltoppers were now aboard the vic- tory train and succeeded in chalking up an- other victory by defeating Lexington on January 5th, 2-1. Lexington was the victim of the outstanding playing of Paul Strokes, and the goals scored by Pommet and Burgess. Malden On January 12th, the SHS team proved that they were still riding the crest of vic- tory by winning their third successive game. Malden was the unfortunate victim this time. In this easy win, Pommet scored 2 goals, Ramsey 1, Quinn 1, Strokes 1. Malden Catholic The team had its winning streak quickly ended on January 19th, when first place Malden Catholic pushed Somerville from sec- ond place into third by defeating them with the overwhelming score of 8-0. Even though strong Malden Catholic was more than they could handle, the Hilltoppers demonstrated their skills in an excellent and exciting game. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Once again, the GAA is enjoying another active season. The Junior and Senior badminton group has been meeting every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon in the school gym, while the sophomores have been meeting every Tuesday morning. The team, captained by Charlotte Coughlin and managed by Beverly Maxwell, has announced the winner of its singles tournament. She is Jane Antolini, who is vice-president of the GAA and man- ager of basketball. The girls’ basketball team practices in the gymnasium every Wednesday afternoon. Captain Deanna Bovernick and Manager Jane Antolini are always on hand to lead the girls. The sophomores have been holding their practice on Friday mornings. The bowling program will be cancelled until the return to the regular school session takes place. Rosalyn Perrone and Rita Bar- rett are captain and manager, respectively. On Thursdays a number of the GAA girls swim in the “Y” pool. For several weeks now, the girls have been practicing a water ballet. The swimmers have really progressed under the leadership of Captain Polly Wet- more, Manager Evelyn Ells, and members Barbara Sherburne and Carol Rimkus. Keep at it, girls! Nineteen BASKETBALL Cambridge Latin “Let’s go, Somerville!” ordered the cheer- leaders and go the Hilltoppers did for nine straight games, with Cambridge Latin as their first victim. Jerry Sullivan, one of the three starting juniors, was high-scorer against the hapless Cantabs, who didn’t really come to life until late in the season. SHS five. Matignon This team from North Cambridge met the same fate as their Harvard Square neigh- bors, taking a 57-34 loss. Waltham In the last game before the league season started, Somerville was forced to play a heads-up game against the team that now leads the Suburban League. A strong bench was the deciding and winning factor, for the Waltham boys could not keep up the pace. Final score: Somerville 65; Waltham 56. Malden Overcoming an eleven point deficit, the Red and Blue eked out a last period win over Malden. Bob Caruso came through with some last-minute foul shots that accounted for the 61-56 victory. Quincy-Chelsea Taking an early lead in both games, Som- erville coasted over its next two opponents, Quincy and Chelsea. The score of the first overwhelming victory was 75-52. Bob Caruso led the SHS five to a 56-42 win over Chelsea by scoring seventeen points. Lowell The third period of the Lowell game saw SHS riding high on the crest of a 52-35 lead. Lowell, however, put on a last period surge that forced the Red ’n Blue to work for its 65-62 win. Everett SHS came out on top in the “battle of the unbeaten” when Everett came to call. Trail- ing by as much as eleven points in the third period, SHS put on an all-court press to out- score their opponent in the last period to win undisputed first place in the GBI with a score of 49-42. Dan Murphy was high scorer for the evening with twenty points. G F P Bertrand 3 5 11 Murphy 8 4 20 McLaughlin 1 2 4 Sullivan 2 2 6 Burns 1 2 4 Caruso 2 0 4 Pearson 0 0 0 Revere Since Revere joined us as fire orphans, our game scheduled at Revere was played in our gym. For a game that was supposed to be an “easy win,” the team certainly made it dif- ficult by winning by only one point! The final score was 46-45. Medford The spell was finally broken by the “Med- ford Jinx” when Jimmy Whelan and Co. in- vaded our premises. Although our team played one of its best games of the season, the combination of seven feet of Whelan and Twenty factor in the final score of 60-56, in favor of our arch rivals, Medford! Malden In a return visit from Malden, Somerville more than repeated its previous performance against the Blue ’n Gold, this time winnng easily with the score 58-48. Quincy It was a cold, snowy night outside, but in- side Somerville was making it very hot in- deed for Quincy. Paul Burns hit for thirty points as Somerville rolled up point after point to defeat Quincy 78-55! Chelsea Once again, Somerville proved the adage that lightning does strike twice in the same place by romping over Chelsea once more and securing another easy victory for them- selves. The score this time was even larger than the first as the Hilltoppers walked away with their 63-42 victory. And, with this easy win, the SHS boarded the “Tech Tour- ney” train for a future ride. P.S. The Jayvees have an even better rec- ord than their older, more experienced team- mates. With Tom Brennan and Gino DiSar- cina regularly scoring double figures, the sec- ond team, composed almost entirely of sopho- mres, has a perfect 13-0 record. THE LAST TIME (continued from page 9) So Frank Williams had a long talk with his daughter, sent the car back to the garage, and finally got his proud possession back—in one piece. On another bright Saturday morning, Janet came bouncing into the kitchen, gave her father a cherubic smile and said, “Daddy, do you suppose ...” “No!” bellowed Frank, his blood pressure rising. “You are not taking that car out again until you’re twenty-one. No, twenty-five. And furthermore, young lady. . . ” And so, we leave Frank Williams, Janet and the 1957 Pontiac this lovely Saturday morning — all in one piece. BOSTON GLOBE PARTY (continued from page 5) As was shown at this conference, the aver- age youth of today is intensely interested in Middle Eastern affairs since his immedi- ate plans for the future will be directly in- volved. Will the Arab nations light the match that will kindle the third World War? The consequences of this question will mark our generation with war or peace. BOB CARUSO ’57 (continued from page 16) “Cambridge Latin!” (A few others at SHS are waiting, too!) Bulletin to colleges: Good student desires position. Assets: Average 17 points a game. Reply to SHS, room 250. FRANK MARCIELLO ’57 (continued from page 17) (car to those of you who aren’t hep). Mis- chief (a little stuffed duckling) is always with Frank in the car! Frank plans to go to college, probably BU, to get a degree in law. His ultimate goal, however, is to break into some form of show business. With his ready debate and many talents, we’re sure he’ll find success in what- ever he chooses. LUCY VENTURA ’57 (continued from page 17) modern dancing and buying clothes. (That’s a hobby!) Above all she is an ardent fan of the Rams softball team. (Wonder why?) Lucy, as yet, has no definite plans for the future after graduation, which incidentally is graduation with honor, but with her drive and ambition, she can’t help but achieve success! Twenty-on FAMOUS ALUMNI Phil Ilnavi.s — Class of 1954 (Courtesy Boston Globe) A well-known celebrated alumnus of Som- erville High School is Phil Reavis, now a junior at Villanova College. Although away from SHS for only three years, Phil has achieved distinction and significance as an Olympic high jumper. At Melbourne, Au- stralia, he competed for the United States in the high jump of the Olympic Games, placing sixth with a jump of 6' 6% . Then at the Knights of Columbus Meet here in Boston, he attained another victory when he jumped 6' 9% . (He himself is under 5' 10 !) And at the Inquirer Meet in Philadelphia, Phil jumped 6' 10 just one inch short of the world’s indoor high jump record of 6' 11 . While a student at Somerville High, Phil was highly successful in scholastic work as well as in sports. During his senior year he was elected president of the National Honor Society, and was voted the best athlete and person who “did most” for SHS. He partici- pated in the band, the entertainment group, the music guild, and, of course was a member of both the Track and Cross Country Teams. It was at this time that he established a world’s interscholastic indoor high jump record (which was only recently broken by a Newton lad), as he captured the state, the BAA, the New England, and finally the world championship titles. After his return from the Olympics, Phil received tribute from the Somerville Rotary Club and the Somerville Lions’ Club. At Trum Field, the Recreation Commission cele- brated his success with “Phil Reavis Night,” attended by the mayor and other city officials. Phil, however, now has the dire task of making up his second semester at college. But, we are sure that with his determination he will acomplish this easily. We also feel that Phil will continue to do well in all that he undertakes, and that in the coming years Somerville High School will have even more reason to be proud of her high-jumping alum- nus, Phil Reavis. Twenty-two Calypso Calypso! Everywhere you go it's Calypso. Although Calypso music has been around for ages, until the Tarriers recorded the “Banana Boat Song it was not too pop- ular in America. Of course, Harry Belafonte enjoyed moderate success in this field, but his “Day 0 ( another or original name for the Banana Boat Song), “Jamaica Farewell, I Adore Her, and “Hosanna are in con- stant demand. Currently a hit in Calypso is “Marianne by Terry Gilkyson and like- wise seeking the same success is “Sun Tan Sam, the “Last Train, and Rusty Draper’s “Let’s Go Calypso. Whether or not Calypso will eventually replace Rock’n Roll is anyone’s guess. But Elvis Presley is still going full speed ahead with his latest, “Too Much, already included in the top ten. The reverse side of this record “Playing for Keeps is also receiving some favorable reactions. If R and B is your category then Fats Domino's “Blue Monday, Ruth and Al’s “Real Gone Pafrty,” Ray Charles' “Ain’t That Love, and Jerry Lewis’ “Crazy Arms are your epicures. As to which side of the McGuire Sisters’ newest platter, “Without Him, backed by “Kids’ Stuff will break through, is a ques- tion waiting to be answered by the record- conscious public. Put on your western buckskins and high- heeled boots and join in with either Fess Parker or Bill Hayes (both of Davy Crockett fame) while they swing out with “Wringle Wrangle from “Westward Ho, the Wagons. Camarata plays a very enjoyable version of the theme from this Disney production. Even though novelty records seem to be on the decline, Russ Carlyle’s “Stashu Pandow- ski is beginning to appear on the hit tunes lists. If it is not popular anywhere else, the “Bean Song” or “Which Way to Boston by either Eddy Ames or Eileen Barton, is sure to be successful here. Wonder why? A local disc-jockey, Stan Richards, has a right to be proud of a song, “Little Did I Know, which he helped compose. Recorded by the Rover Boys, the tune is a lovely bal- lad, well worth listening to. At one time or another I’m sure you’ve found yourself humming of whistling “I Laura Slocomb ’57 Love My Baby or “Little by Little. Both songs were made by two cute little songs- tresses, Jill Corey and Micki Mario, respec- tively. Been feeling romantic lately? Well, if you haven’t then you should hear Tab nunter’s or Sonny James’ “Young Love or “Wonder- ful, Wonderful, by Johnny Mathes. Need- less to say the Four Lads have done it again with “Who Needs You, perhaps even more beautiful than other former million sellers, “Moments to Remember,” and “No Not Much. Television’s Hit Parader, Russell Arms, may some day soon be crooning his own enchanting “Cinco Robles among the top seven songs of the nation. When you watch Arthur Godfrey’s pro- gram, if ycu are fortunate enough, you might hear Pat Boone sing “Don’t Forbid Me, an- other of the recently popular ballads. Also, appearing occasionally on this show is George Hamilton IV, who has followed his winner “A Rose and a Baby Ruth with an equally sensational “Only One Love. Johnny Ray has again established himself prominently on the musical band wagon with “You Don’t Owe Me a Thing. In the opinion of many Solomon Burke, a newcomer to the musical scene, sounds al- most exactly like Roy Hamilton, who, to the despair of all has retired from the enter- tainment world. While listening to Mr. Burke’s “A Picture of You” or “You Can Run, But You Can't Hide, you can make your own comparison and draw your own conclusions. Twcnfy-thrcc Themes from motion pictures are easing their way onto the musical merry-go-round, with “Written on the Wind” by the Four Aces, “Love Me Tender,” by Henry Rene, and Pat Boone’s “Anastasia” leading the parade. This issue’s question is “Will Perry Como and Eddie Fisher attempt to enter the trend for Calypso?” V V THE OLI) WOMAN Louise Price 58 Her eyes are filled with sorrow and a mist of unshed tears; She is sadly looking back on those happy, fleeting years When her home was filled with laughter of her children bright and gay, And her heart was filled with happiness for those now far away. The lines of sorrow, care, and toil are etched upon her face; She holds a hanky in her hand—edged with dainty lace. She wipes away the glistening tears—gathering in her eyes— And then resumes her vigil by the window with a sigh .... Suddenly she hears the sound of footsteps, quick and light, And glancing up the flagstone path she sees a welcome sight. The look of sadness leaves her face—instead it’s now a smile .... For coming quickly up the path is a tiny, golden- haired child. Waving as she skips along—a smile lights up her eye, As she sees the dear old lady watching, waiting there inside. She bursts with youthful vigor through the door into the room; Her shining face a picture of a flower in full bloom. She holds a beautiful bouquet of roses-----wild and sweet, And says “Why, Granny—They’re for you! I found them by the creek.” Again the sweet, old lady wipes her eyes and looks away — For this child taught her a lesson, in her youthful, happy way. This child made her remember that her heavenly God above Does not forget the aged—but remembers in His love. With this, she quickly dried her tears, forget her cares and smiled; She looked upon that curly head and said, “God bless you, child . . . .” A PRECIOUS GIFT Deanna Bovernick ’57 I lift mine eyes to God and say Blest be you for giving this day. Thank you kindly for the trees so tall; Be ever so gentle to the robin’s call; Love all the children and let them be K:nd, and gentle, for they love Thee. Let the morning dew circle the air As it greets the sun without a care; Find pleasure in all things that grow For they grow from love and not from woe. My heart has known sadness quite a while; Days would pass without even a smile; Many mornings would come; all were bright; I tried to be happy with all my might. I never realized what I had Until I saw a boy so sad. I asked him why so many tears; Why he had troubles, and many fears; He asked me if I believed in God. Stunned as I was, I gave a nod. He talked of his dark world strangely so kind. I knew in a moment the boy was blind. He told me of life and love in bliss. Then placed on my forehead a precious kiss. Never again did I see my strange friend For there are still many hearts he has to mend. I’ll not forget my friend, I know Because he’s in my heart where’er I go So I lift mine eyes to God and say Blest be you for giving this day. Twenty-four Deanna Bovernick of room 250 has picked up enough courage to put on paper and in print the topic of all girls’ conversations. The main issue: Wanted — someone for the senior prom. Qualifications — he may be either stout or slim; short or tall; handsome or fair — it doesn’t matter as long as he’s a male! He must be eligible and unattached and be able to dance without stepping all over his partner’s feet. In order to fill the requirements, he must be over “twelve” years of age. Applications must be filled out and submitted before April 14th. An inter- view is highly advisable so we girls can see what we’re up against. These charmingly at- tractive girls guarantee any boy a wonderful time for the senior prom. So boys, if you’re interested and the foregoing fits you to a T. saunter over to room 250 and see Deanna for an application and any further information. And now for some more news from this crazy mixed-up class. Other than homework in general and disliking one another, we have discovered and are willing to reveal a few of our pet peeves. Mary Tuccelli and Graham Davidson unanimously decided it was their younger sisters; Marie Birkemose, trackmen; Phyllis Stratis, Marines; Brenda May, a ’54 Chevrolet (I’m inclined to disagree with you, Brenda); Marilyn Caldwell and Bonnie Gra- ham, after school pre-driving classes; Bob Caruso (hail), pancakes, (shouldn’t it be Medford High, Bob?); and William Iiuese, loud mouths. Jukebox 241 has played its favorite re- cordings. Judy Milligan’s is “Too Much” by Elvis Presley; Bobbie Carlson, “Confidential” by Sonny Knight; Bob DeVellis, “1000 Miles Away” by the Heart-Throbs; Peggy MacNeil, “Young Love” by Tab Hunter; Evelyn Ger- rior, “I Miss You So” by Chris Connor; Eddie Charbonnier, “In the City of Angels” by the Hi-Lites; Eleanor Falls, “On My Word of Honor” by the Platters. Predictions from 143: Marie Guidiboni will never be late for class again! Why? Her prized possession is the beautiful watch she received for Christmas. Evelyn Martin plans to join the hockey team as a goalie; Carol La Capria will develop an incurable case of laryngitis from overexerting her vocal cords. The latter will cease Ruthanne Kaye’s blush- ing every Wednesday, fourth period! Care to be serenaded? We have just the girls to do it. Come over to 143 and hear Mary Macini and Joanne Mendousa harmo- nizing. In our estimation, they’re tops! It seems that all the girls in room 141 will be “perfect” secretaries of tomorrow. They have all been busy taking shorthand. Who knows, Elvis Presley might be looking for a stenographer. But then, she can’t be Twenty-five anything but a “Hound Dog. The members of 141 certainly know what they’re talking about when they ask Marion Whitmore about the aching antenna of her radio. ’Nough said. Gail Wheaton, Phyllis Villamairi, and Bar- bara Small must have quite a secret. This trio always manages to sit together on the bus and talk in whispers. Let us in on it, girls! In the first issue of the Radiator, 251 was nowhere to be found. (Neither were many of the other rooms—so get with it seniors. TFfis is your last year to see your names in print.) We were a little late in getting started but here we are—raring to go! We are very proud of many athletes: Lon- nie Fidalgo, football and baseball co-captain; Dan Murphy, basketball center; James Brennan (better known as Jimmy), star pitcher for our baseball team. Louis Noble sure keeps the class alive with her facetious tactics! Lonnie Fidalgo is having a hard time making up his mind as to which girl is his favorite. Kathy Santosuosso will soon be hearing the chime of wedding bells. Carole Gifford and Ed Pignone were voted the best dressed as well as best looking girl and boy, respectively. Ed and Lonnie were tied as most popular boys, while Carole and Louise came out on tops as most popular girls. Room 149 boasts of its contributions to our star-studded basketball team. Why, its Dave McLaughlin, of course! What a gem! Our homeroom teacher is quite puzzled daily when everyone disappears at the stroke of twelve. He is trying to figure out where everyone gets the energy to run so fast. A certain boy by the name of Elliot Wil- liams is so quiet, one hardly knows he’s around. He may be spotted by his blonde hair, however! One of the most decisive and touching de- bates that room 252 has had this year dealt with the effect of the Industrial Revolution on the Americans as individuals. With Rich- ard Johnson and Robert Cunha taking the lead, we came to the “history-making” con- clusion : “Americans consume more pills than the people of all other countries combined.” Will Ruth Akerly ever stop mumbling over her home work in study period while everyone else is attempting to concentrate? What’s troubling you, Ruthie? Lena Ferrone is really “hep” with her cool “dessert boots”—Meow! Robert Cunha has been reluctantly dis- regarding his physics in study class. Need any help with your poetry, Bob? Richard Johnson has successfully done away with his parenthetical expressions and unnecessary introductions in English class! Congratulations! Dennis Haley is no longer portraying the “Falcon” in his trenchcoat. What happened, Dennis? How does Frank Marciello manage to be- come involved in so many debates? Congratulations to Dorothea DiCiaccio of room 147 who was elected Secretary of National Honor. The members of the class are now accept- ing donations for an alarm clock for Pat Collins. Best wishes are extended to Joan Dick who received her friendship ring for Christ- mas. Away down in the corner of the east build- ing is room 249, a very lively class indeed. All sports fans take notice: Tommy Kelley is our basketball star; Tommy Murphy, co- captain of the Red and Blue hockey sextet; Betty Corelli, our dashing, rather jumping, cheerleader! Room 249 has devised its own version of Blondie and Dagwood: Blondie, Brenda Lemos; Dagwood, Richard Dividio; Cookie, Betty Corelli; Mr. Dithers, Arthur Benson; Alexander, James Bradley. The crystal ball finds Norma Burnett in the limelight as a prominent dentist; Tim- othy Creedon as the first man to reach Mars (he’s a real cool cat); Arthur Pisani as a tele- vision comedian. 243 cannot be outdone by the numerous TV quiz programs and has come up with some questions of its own. Anyone capable of answering them may take home a fabulous booby prize! Did Philip Flammia really re- Twenly- ix ceive a pogo stick for Christmas? Why is Gloria Garbatto always looking out of the window during fifth period? Why is Cosmo Bartilamia late for Business Organizations? If you will step into the isolation booth and ponder over these questions for half a min- ute (thirty seconds), you may come up with the proper solutions but this we doubt very much. A few of our pet peeves are: Larry Rigazio, Macbeth; Rose Marini, getting up in the A.M.; Carol Hunt, Shakespeare! Room 254 wishes to congratulate Herb Weene who qualified as a finalist in the Na- tional Merit Scholarship Test. Lots of luck, Herbie! After a “long” week-end, Paul Schaefer jaunts into the room complaining that it’s going to be a “Blue Monday” and “Sleepy Time Gal”, Judy Howard looks up and heartily agrees with him. Meanwhile Carole Leccese is busy telling John Burlamachi that his “Blue Suede Shoes” are “Too Much.” After the bell rings, Elinor Glynn sighs that it’s “Too Late Now” to turn around and go back to her “Crazy Little Palace.” That one sure is ancient.) When Walter Dewar asks Herbie Weene if he can compare trig papers, he generally receives the reply from Herb that he’s busy “Learning My Latin” (Veni, Vidi, Vici). Frank Driscoll asks Butchie Giordano if he studied for the biology test and Butch re- plies “Woe Is Me”, I forgot all about it! Although Janet Layte is starry-eyed over her “Confidential” “Young Love,” she tells Alda Andrade if anything goes wrong, she’s “Gonna Get Along Without Him Now.” Georgette Morrison offers our editor, Carol Fields, some timely advice: “Have Faith, Hope, and Charity” Should Shakespearian stock companies be seeking any talented (????) young thespi- ans, we have the cream of the crop to offer. Romeo, Paul Anderson; Juliet, Roz Perrone; Lady Macbeth, Laura Slocomb, Witch (?), Polly Wetmore; Macbeth, Ronnie Carvalho. Incidentally Roz Perrone is capable of por- traying any role from witch to lady-in- waiting. We jolly juniors are now ready to happily report some of our doings to the winter issue of the Radiator. Room 341 has been very busy this quarter getting ready for their Job Analyses. The library has been packed nightly by students collecting material for their chosen positions. Some very interesting choices have shown up, such as: Campfire Girls, Judy Miller, Gaby Shtogreen, and Ellen Driscoll; Boy Scouts (lifetime members), Lewis Newell, Richard Flynn, and Kenneth Smith; Chief Mortician, David Carnes. Room 30 is proud to announce that two of its members have made credit for the first quarter. They are Louella Kelondinidou and Robert Fedele, with Spyros Kermetzoglou, Carol Goldberg, and Roberta Morris just missing. We also wish to extend our congratula- tions to Marty Conroy who is on the varsity basketball team. The occupants of room 334 have just fin- ished drafting plans for an ideal boy and an ideal girl. The materials, of course, are to be supplied by the various members of the class. The ideal boy is to have Ronald Deltorto’s nose and smile, Jimmy Gavin’s eyes, Douglas Dyke’s hair and teeth, Ray Killgren’s height, Roy Phillips’ brains, and Twenty-seven Jimmy McCann’s athletic ability. The ideal girl is to have Joan McFarland’s smile, Betty Graham’s eyes, Charlotte Shepherd’s nose and hair, Regina Vaudo’s teeth, Carol Mat- thew’s height, Elaine Kaloyanides’ brains, Evelyn Ells’ athletic ability, and Patty Mc- Cormick’s figure. 331 is very proud of its classmates who are candidates for the Junior Class election. For president, Donald Naugler and Richard Welch; for vice-president, Beverly Maxwell and Ethel Spartos; for secretary, Marilyn Ince; for treasurer, Cosmo Camelio. Good luck, kids! We are very elated with our record of four max credits and eleven credits for the first quarter. Keep up the good work! Recently as an enjoyable diversion from our studies, our class held a poll. Here are the results: our three most popular songs— “Young Love” by Sonny James; “Love Is Strange,” by Mickey and Sylvia; and “Love Me Tender” by the inimitable Mr. Presley. Some of our pestering pet peeves are: getting up in the morning, too much home- work, boys with sideburns, people who wear “I Hate Elvis Presley” buttons, Chemistry, snobbish boys, and Elvis Presley! Since the last time you heard from us, 344 has discovered that we have an Einstein in our room by the name of Piccolo. Our Paul McNamara was recently elected co-captain of next year’s football team. Our prettiest girl and handsomest boy are Josephine Bag- lio, and James Burgear. Class clowns are Loretta Colonna and Cosmo Piccolo. The best dressed pupils are Nancy Tyler and Richard Perry. Room 329 wishes to congratulate our proc- tors, Julie Cummings and David Finley, and our bankers, Barbara Marquis and Lorraine DeMille. We are also very proud of Henry Perry who is a member of our great Hockey team. Some of our pet peeves: Barbara Marquis, convertible in the winter; June Rania, home- work. 329 has an Elvis Presley in David Finley, and a Natalie Wood in Judy Cummings. Room 24 would like to congratulate Mar- garet Thurber who recently rescued a baby from a fire. A good deed of heroism, Peggy. The Snow Queen of room 24 should have the hair of Carmela Vetrano, the eyes of Lu- cille Ineson, the nose of Barbara Lamb, the lips of Julie Corsino, the figure of Carol McGovern, and the clothes of Beverly Eskhorn. The ideal Snow King of of room 24 would have the looks of John Hickey, the personal- ity of Vinnie Buscanna, the brains of Fred Damery, and the clothes of John Semott. If the occupants of 332 appear strange, blame it on their pet peeves: Elizabeth Emery, squeaky chalk; Constance Campbell, pencil chewers; Nancy Mitrano, people who are constantly late; Dennis Donahue, girls; Phyllis Buckley, hair dryers; Joseph Greco, shoveling the snow on the track; and Edith Fishman, boys who keep girls in suspense. Here’s a poem from 232 I hope you like it ’Cause we all do; Congratulations to Georgie Sharp, He’s bound to get the best English mark. Why is Walter Fugazzotto always late? Maybe because of an early date. Alice Lees is always in a daze Because she’s in that Presley craze; Thomas Lane is really a honey ’Cause he’s the one with all the money. If you don’t think this is true Just come visit room 232! Until the next time that we all meet to- gether in the Radiator, we Juniors wish everyone a happy vacation. See you later, alligator! MOMENTS TO REMEMBER (continued from page 12) calmed down, they started again. Judy was thrilled when she heard Ann’s exciting news. Ann attended Mike’s fraternity dance and she felt like a queen amidst this royal splen- dor. The night was perfected when Mike give her his fraternity pin. Ann gladly ac- cepted and as she was pinned, she couldn’t help but hope for a successful season for the Rams the following year. Twenty-eight We lonesome sophomores feel that the rest of the school should know that we also go to Somerville High, so why don’t you all peer into the looking glass and see what’s hap- pening to us. Room 344 would like to introduce you to a few of its occupants. There is red-headed Agnes Keane; comedian Nancy Hoyland; quiet James Diozzi; talkative Carol Nugent; popular Sandra Mahoney; and the weather forecaster, Edward Oliviera. We’d also like to welcome Patricia Maddy into our home- room. She formerly lived in Maine and this winter weather should make her feel right at home. A poll taken in room 345 gave the follow- ing results: The prettiest girl in all the class, Is Donna Fales, a sweet little lass; The handsomest boy is Robert Moore, He’s the one the girls adore. And John Curran was voted class clown, You always know when he’s around. Then there’s Pat Tildsley, the class brain, Way up on top she’ll always remain. John Coulten, the smartly dressed boy of ’57, When he walks by, all the girls are in heaven. Josephine Accorto, a cute little dish, Was voted best-dressed, which is every girl’s wish. Voted most popuplar was Peggy O’Leary, She can’t very well afford to be weary. This is a list of some of the best. Sorry we had to leave out the rest. Joan MacKay of room 347 reports that her pet peeve is the way juniors leave their desks (now, really, isn’t it the other way around?); Karen Halaby, boys who can't dance; Carol Caveretta, school. Barb Ham- wey’s hero is Tab Hunter, but Steve Rosetta prefers M. M. (Must be Mickey Mouse.) Richard Murray is the bookworm in room 349; Lena Saita and Barbara Cabral, the vocalists; Ann Marie McWeeny, the class brain; Janice Ashenden, the best dressed; Anthony Milinopolous, the class clown; and Robert Murray the most popular. Room 350 wishes to publicize a few pet peeves. Rosemary Wray, conceited boys; Robert Trask, the location of teacher’s desk; Phil Azzolina, homework, Tony Calari and Chuck Cacos, the absence of elevators in school (you didn’t really expect them?); Ruth McGoff, afternoon sessions. Grabum peace pipe and joinum room 351 pow-wow. Prettiest squaw is Janet Fasciano; handsomest brave be Alvin Mathew. Chief Sitting-Off-The-Chair, Sandy Cappucci, brave wfho not talk most, John Wright; braves and squaws w'ho talk most, w'hole tribe. Brave Murray dayman loseum tooth in battle. Braves and squaw's choseum place for fu- ture; all planum to loaf. A few pet peeves from room 352 are: Judy Carey, Latin; George Dukas, homework; Vir- ginia Young, conceited boys; William Perry, school. The future basketball stars from our homeroom are Henry Billings, Paul Dumas, and Henry Kilty. The inhabitants of room 354, jovial indi- viduals all, have been conducting polls of rather surprising nature and proudly report the following among the various “mosts : most Keep - That - Nose- To - The - Grind- stone, Shoulder - To - The - Wheel, was San- dra Kuzzmar; most Perspicacious (come again?), Roger Powders; most Easily - Per- suaded - To - Display - His - Biceps - and - Triceps, Frank Hrubi; Most - Hard - To - Get, Virginia Ferrarini; and Anthony Campo, Twenty-nine Most - Often - Found - Talking - With - Members - Of - The - Opposite - Sex. The orator of room 243, Jeffrey Gaudet recently gave an interesting talk on Civil Air Patrol. The class has decided to get Gerry Carvalho an alarm clock so that he can get to school on time. A few pet peeves from room 244 are: Joseph Floras, Business Records; Diane Cin- cotta, geography; John Lima, girls with too- short-hair-cuts; William Yumes, hockey; Carol Varney, afternoon sessions (that seems to be a popular one). Some questions from room 245. What will Carol Taylor do now that she’s all by herself? Who gave Anita D’Onofrio that beautiful ring that she is wearing? What about Fred Penny’s new identification bracelet? Room 247 has a few questions also. How can you tell Bobby and Tony Lattatore apart? What’s the reason for Rita Naimo’s red jacket? Why do some people consider Judy Pinnette a little mixed-up? And the one that puzzles the whole class: “What is behind the Green Door?” Room 249 has some favorite hit tunes that they’d like you to know about. Jean Rumson “A Rose and a Baby Ruth”; Helen Coffey, “In the City of Angels”; Sally Nutt, “Confi- dential’; Louis Whitcomb, “Since I Met You, Baby.” Room 250 congratulates Russell Estee, the only one in the class to make credit last quarter. (What’s wrong with the rest of you sophs';) Is Ronnie D’Onofrio trying to imi- tate some well known person? (If so, who?) Room 251 has many basketball enthusi- asts—Beverly Canavan, Rita Falco, Janice Lundgren, and Mary Neilson. Gerry DiBona used to be one of these, but she is gradually making track her favorite sport. (Why the change, Gerry?) When some members of 252 were asked what they had against homework, some of their answers were: Stanley Smith, Every- thing; Irma McLaughlin, I just plain hate it; Eddie Conlan, It means less time for girls in the evening and less sleep in the morn- ing. However, Richard Murphy gave the rea- son that everyone agrees on—Every time I want to watch the Mickey Mouse Club, I have too much homework to do. Room 254 wonders where Warren Mahady gets his flashy clothes. (Let us in on the secret, Warren.) Who waits for Phyllis Oates every day? Isabelle Warnock's pet peeve is ancient history. Judy Baker, conceited boys! Warren Mahady, girls’ fur-lined boots Karen Jones, geometry; and Rita Thomas, “people who let a swinging door go.” Room 147 would like everyone to know that Bill DelVecchio, a player on the Jay Vees is one of them. Does Marion Van Steens- berg ever stop talking? She’s a constant chatterbox. CLASS CHATTER (continued from page 27) On his recent trip from the North Pole, Santa neglected to leave some very impor- tant presents for certain members in our room. Dave Squires is still searching for the answers and solutions to trig problems. Bar- bara Lincoln needs an alarm clock to get to school on time. Bob Farrell could use a box of stationery for his regular notes for tardiness and absence. Our homeroom teacher is in quest of an appointment book for his sixth period clientele. That’s it for this issue, but let’s hear from all the senior rooms in the next issue which will be our next to last forever. Graduation is slowly (but not so slowly) creeping up on us and we want to have some memories upon which to look back in the future. DEBRA MABEL ’57 (continued from page 16) Since most of her embarrassing moments are unprintable, we did manage to pry out of her what her life’s work will be. Her secret desire is to be the person who puts the Scotch tape around the lolly-pop wrappers in Brigham’s. However, when she is not do- ing this, she plans to study at the Beth Israel Hospital for a nursing career. With Debby’s marvelous personality and congenial smile, we are sure that both of her future occupations will be overwhelminglv success- ful. Thirty WAX'S VOW V£Lue 6Lc£,?e W Co2j «£? • PENCES CLASS PAY C(V ELtcflorf , COMMISSION t%oClSS Portia, the Girls' Debating Society, is now preparing for its debate with Webster. The topic is to be Resolved: European stu- dents are better educated than Americans. Representing Portia in the debate are Doro- thy DeMita, Carol Fields and Debra Mabel. Portia is affirmative while Webster is negative. This debate will be held at the end of February. Also Portia is planning its annual party which is to be held during the February va- cation. Chairman of this affair is Ethel Spartos. Players' Club members are now busily pre- paring for the Harriet M. Bell Annual Schol- arship Play under the direction of Mrs. K. McDonnell. The play this year is a warm com- edy called “Jennie Kissed Me.” This play was produced successfully on Broadway. Starring in the play are: Father Moynihan . . . Frank Marciello Michael Saunders . . Gerald Nissenbaum Mrs. Deazy .... Vivian Camerlengo Jenny.....................Dorothy Shubow Owen Parkside..................Paul Prentiss Miss Stearns .... Georgette Morrison Shirley Tirabossi.............Carol Rollins Mary Delaney..................Priscilla Cole Harry.....................Margaret McQuaid Jo............................Ruth Lancaster Sister Mary of the Angels Charlotte Coughlin Mr. Parkside .... Richard Bennett Priscilla.....................Regina Cole Jane..........................Carole Gifford The Somerville High School Entertain- ment Group performed for the Chelsea Vet- erans' Hospital. They were received warmly and given a dinner a few days later for their services. On Monday, February 11, this group went to see “Oklahoma.” The Pep Club has been formed under the direction of Miss O'Brien. This club has been a great asset to Somerville High. The girls have special seats during the games and with much enthusiasm they cheer our teams on to victory. The cheerleaders have collected for the March of Dimes in various parts of Somer- ville. They deserve much credit for their work. Football co-captains for next year are: James McCann and Paul McNamara. The Civil Defense Detachment elected their officers for 1957. President, Gerard Shannon; Vice-President, Dorothy Shubow; Secretary, Hildegarde Kushner; Student Council Rep- resentative, Laura Slocomb. Congratulations to Dorothy DeMita for her fine representation of Somerville High School on television, Thursday, Feb. 7, at 5:30. “Youth Speaks Its Mind” was pre- sented on Channel 2. Thirty-on HONOR ROLL SENIOR CREDIT LIST—Second Quarter MAXIMUM CREDIT Francis Driscoll Lorraine Hyman Rita A. O’Leary Polyann Tarutis Carol A. Fields Ruthanne L. Kaye Laura Slocomb Lucille Ventura Joan E. Dick CREDIT Angelo DiFusco Anthony DiSarcina Jean L. Edgar Columba Ferrari Marie A. Frost Virginia II. Fundeklian Nanda M. Gandolfi Robert F. Giordano Judith Howard JUNIOR CREDIT LIST—Second Quarter MAXIMUM CREDIT Marilyn Ince CREDIT Marjorie Howe Robert Fedele Ernest Hart Elaine Kaloyanides Mary Kelleher Nancy La Pierre Margaret Lowry Beverly Maxwell Jayne Mclsaac SOPHOMORE CREDIT LIST—Second Quarter MAXIMUM CREDIT Miriam Cooper Eileen DiCiaccio Sandra Dmiterko Robert Doherty Gilbert McKee Anne McWeeny Robert Merlino Phyllis Oates CREDIT Mary P. Alibrandi Paul J. Anderson Elizabeth R. Barrett Carol A. Bennett Marie M. Birkemosc Joseph E. Champoux Joan Chapman Charlotte Coughlin Graham Davidson Mary DiChiappari Kathleen Harvey Sandra M. Amato Tina Botelho Judith A. Brawley Cosmo R. Camelio Mary Ann Casella Ruth M. Cochrane Evelyn Ells Diana Farulla Virgil J. Aiello Myra E. Balcom Constantine Cacos George W. Catino Charles E. Anderson Philip R. Azzolino Albert L. Bowen Anthony S. Caliri Jeanne A. Capobianco Mary Capobianco Sandra A. Cappucci Stephanie P. Colleran John Cooney Beulah Councilman Shelia Cronin Gennaro DiSarcina Mary Doherty RoseMarie Doyon Rita Dupuis Donna Fales Charles Fiore Mary Foppiano Phyllis Forget Jean Fustolo Carmen Gailey Judith Ann Gardner Michael G. Gosdigian Margaret M. Haddock Eunice M. Harrison Stanley Jakimczyk Sidney Kana Karen L. Kelly Henry J. Kilty Louise E. Kinsley Sandra E. Kuzmar Janice Lundgren Marie T. Mareucci Judith Johnson Richard Johnson Hildegarde S. Kushner Janet M. Layte Debra E. Mabel Antonettc Maniscalco Brenda I. May Helene Penta Carol Potterton Dorothy Ricci Judy Miller Helen Nicosia Janet O’Halloran Mary Paolillo Roy D. Phillips Nancy L. Rcsmini Charlotte May Shepherd Joyce S. Smedberg Janice McMaster Nancy Muzzioli Joanne Naimo Mary Nilson Margaret O’Leary Nancy Osgood Rosalie Paino Joanne Palazzolo Frances Paolillo Elaine Peak Roger Powers James Rudolph Jean Rumson Lena Saitta Vivian Santos Francis Sarno Carol Ann Scolley Gerard Shannon Marjorie Swindell Lois Thibault Camille R. Vozella Herbert Weene Carol L. Wright Mary Ann Zartarian Joyce Kalton Joanne F. Spinazola Ruth A. Strassell Elaine C. Trupp Dolores M. Vieira Josephine M. Westaferro Donna L. Williams Sharon S. Williams Patricia O’Connell Beverly Richardson Patricia Tildsley Marion VanSteensburg Raymond Sorabella Edna Sullivan Robert Sullivan Joseph Tarello Robert Taurasi Joanne Tello Concetta Tenaglia John Thomas Rita Thomas Dorothy Thorne Robert Trask John Traniello John Whalen Grace Wood Isabelle Warnock Rosemary Wray Thirty-two Somerville High School ’ It, v- V� -j' i ■ , •,'' ' ' • ■ ' THE RADIATOR SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 74th YEAR OF CONTINUOUS PUBLICATION VOL. LXXIV SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS MAY, 1957 ACTIVITIES Chorlottc Coughlin '57 Morgoret MocQuoid, 57 SPORTS Dorothy DeMito '57 Morjorie Howe '58 CHATTER Rosolyn Perrone '57 Joyce Kolton '58 Ruth Kotell '58 Editor-in-Chief CAROL A. FIELDS '57 Business Manager HERBERT WEENE '57 BUSINESS Robert Lozor, 57 Noncy Tyler, '58 ART Judith Tarentino '57 Marilyn Ince '58 Polly Wetmore '57 LITERARY Debra Mabel '57 Hildegorde Kushner '57 Louise Price '58 FEATURES Paul Prentiss '57 Ruth Loncoster '58 Lauro Slocomb '57 Paul Anderson '57 TYPING Ruthonne Kaye '57 Edythe Fishmon '58 CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Gerald Nissenbaum '57 MR. ALBERT GIROUX Heod Moster MR. HUGH McCUSKER Business Adviser MISS OLIVE B. MacPHERSON Literary Adviser Reporters Table of Contents SENIORS: 52, Mary Heno; 141, Barbara Mor- gan; 1 43, Ruthanne Kaye; 1 47, Corol Fleming; 149, Rosemary Volturno; 150, Gerald Nissenboum; 151, Clif- ford Johnston; 241, Evelyn Gerrior; 243; 244, Barbara Dean; 245, Patricia Anderson; 247, Carol Boldossori; 249, Lorraine Hyman; 250, Bonnie Gro- hom; 251, Carole Gifford; 252, Hilde- garde Kushner; 254, Laura Slocomb JUNIORS: 24, Virginio Zongo; 25, Elaine La- mothe; 27, Margaret Buckley; 29, Janet Dunderdale; 30, Joseph Gual- tieri; 32, Ann Quinlan; 221, Dorothy Bortero; 232, Lucille Goodridge; 324, Elaine Trupp; 325, Cynthio Ago; 327, Carol Sorkision; 329, Jonice Rice; 330; 331, Dorothy Silva, Joyce Smed- burg; 332, Edythe Fishman; 334, Eve- lyn Ells; 341, Judith Vidito; 343, Joan Hilferty; 344, Nancy Tyler; 345, Joanne Mocogni; 347, Fred Owen. SOPHOMORES: 147, Annette Stovros; 149, Cynthia Smith; 241, Elizobcth Pennington; 243, Miriom Cooper; 244, Barbara Porcoro; 245, June Pisecki; 247, 249, Louise Musto; 250, Guy Fcr- rone; 251, Emma Cofarella; 252, Robert Taurosi; 254, Rita Thomos; 341, Johanno Berodi; 343, Eleanor lannacone; 344, Mary Doherty; 345, Morgoret O'Lcory; 347, Ellen Coun- cilman; 349, Roberto Bohan; 350, Ruth McGoff; 351, Vivian Sontos; 352, Helen Brown; 354, Richard Buell Cover Design What Is CD? Prom Prospects Beware of her Charms Sing. Sing. Sing. Conservation Carovan The Bewitching Hour Like a Bird Famous Alumni Poetry What's Doin' SPORTS Baseball Basketball GAA Hove You Met Off The Record Notional Honor Senior Officers and Committee Junior Officers ond Committee Sophomore Executive Committee Credit List CHATTER Senior' Junior Sophomore Polly Wetmore '57 Robert Lazar '57 3 Rosalyn Perrone '57 4 Marjorie Howe '58 5 Carol Fields '57 6 Paul Prentiss '57 7 Marjorie Howe '58 8 Herbert Weene '57 9 10 1 1 12. 14 15 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 30 WHAT IS CD? Robert Lazar ’57 What is CD? This is a common question, because most people do not know exactly what CD is supposed to do. Oh, sure, every- body knows CD has something to do with atomic attacks and such. This popular lack of knowledge as to CD’s true functions is very serious. When people think of civil defense, they picture a warden wearing a white helmet and carrying a flashlight. This is a miscon- ception, for CD is composed of many various services, including warden service, of which each service serves a special function: aux- iliary police and fire departments, transporta- tion, radiological service, communications, rescue service, and many other services. A too common remark is “What good is CD? The H-bomb will kill everyone in the bombed city.” This is not true. The death rate will decrease as distance increases from ground zero. In other words, the farther you are from ground zero, the better your chance. This is why CD will evacuate cities. Some people say, “Ok, this looks good on paper, but it cannot work. People will panic. And besides, hundreds of thousands of people cannot be evacuated in time to escape the bomb.” Well, this is not true either. Last year in evacuation tests many cities and towns were evacuated in plenty of time, including several large cities with populations in hun- dreds of thousands. These tests were so suc- cessful that they surpassed the highest ex- pectations of CD. Too many people say, “Our city has a police and a fire department. Why do we need CD?” In large disasters, be it fire, flood, hurricane, or H-bomb, the regular agencies do not have enough manpower or equipment to cope with the disaster. Not only that, there has to be one central agency to direct the men and equipment. For example, suppose several pieces of fire apparatus are responding to help fight a fire in a distant city. Very likely the firemen do not know the city well enough to know the shortest route to the fire. A de- lay of just a few minutes might mean the control or spread of the fire. With CD a guide would be waiting for the apparatus to show them the shortest route to the fire. Many hundreds died in the 1938 hurricane because there was no CD, but the much worse hurricane Carol had a very low death toll because of CD. All this proves that CD is invaluable in peace time disasters, let alone A and H-bomb attacks. Speaking of H-bomb attacks, did you ever stop to think that CD could prevent an H- bomb attack? If our CD can keep H-bomb damage down to a minimum (and a large, well organized CD can) the enemy would not attack. Why attack a nation, if you cannot seriously hurt or knock out that nation's in- dustries, bases, etc? Unlike the police and fire departments, CD is composed of ordinary men and women who through evening training courses have learned special emergency skills. These peo- ple come from all walks of life and have but (Turn to page 4) Three PROM PROSPECTS Rosalyn Perrone ’57 Girls, Ladies, oh heck! Have you been asked to the prom? You haven’t? Well, what are you doing about it? Don’t just sit back and wait for us boys to do all the talking. Believe it or not, some of us are shy! Show that you are interested too. If a boy should wink his eye at you, don’t think he’s being bold and ignore him. Instead, flash your prettiest smile at him and watch him float down the corridor! No doubt, there must be some Romeo who has stolen your heart away. But you mustn’t think you haven’t a chance with him. If nec- essary, go out of your way a bit and just happen to be passing when he’s standing at the water fountain, or manage to devise other schemes which are as innocuous as the one mentioned. You won’t be sorry. As a mat- ter of fact you may even come out a winner.! If some day you are having a conversa- tion and the discussion turns to the prom, don’t blush and above all, don’t act naive. If he is interested, such actions will definitely scare hm away. I realize that not all of us boys may appeal to you. But then we’re not all endowed with beauty A word to the wise is sufficient Don’t wait for handsome Joe Schmoe to ask you be- cause he may already have asked your best friend, Susie Q. Naturally, you aren’t expected to accept an invitation if you aren’t interested. Why make the evening a miserable one? Be wise and don’t give up. There are other fish in the sea! Girls, be reasonable and we can all have fun. Surely after scrimping and scraping all winter, I’m sure the male species won’t disappoint their fellow females. And when you are finally asked, don’t just stand there and make such idiotic remarks such as “You’re joshing me! However, do hurry home and rush to Boston and buy that gown you’ve had your eyes on for the past month and a half. Don’t go gaa-gaa. He’ll begin to wonder if he made a proper choice when he selected you for this all important evening. Remember to start flashing your prettiest smile. Until I tromp over your toes, I remain, Sheepishly yours JOE SCHMOE ESSENTIALS Boys Girls Car Gown and Accessories Corsage for girl, of Hair Style course Money, money money Tux WHAT IS CD? (Continued from page 3) one common reason or goal, to do what they can to protect their families from natural dis asters and the whims of fanatical despots. CD would rather have one member who honestly wants to help somehow than a hundred members who join just to impress people. CD wants quality, not quantity. If anyone wants to learn how he or she can help, telephone MO 6-1683. CD consists simply of people interested in helping people. Four BEWARE OF HER CHARMS Marjorie Howe ’58 Suddenly we are sure of it! A warm breeze carries the fragrance of fresh, blooming verdure. A noisy robin hunts for food be- neath the blossoming forsythia. An unbroken spell of sunlight, happiness and laughter completely surrounds us. These are all the signs we need. Spring, the most alluring of seasons, has truly arrived! As though she were a long-anticipated guest, Spring is given a most hearty wel- come. The young, the old, the worker, and the student, are all in rapture over her ar- rival. She brings pleasant memories of child- hood to the old, and thoughts of new, en- lightening horizons to the youth. Spring, in all her charm and beauty, plants herself in our hearts. We feel our lives being livened and enriched by her sweet wholesomeness. Before long we are seized with a strong im- pulse to yield to her slightest bidding. Alas! Herein lies the danger. With this coming of Spring and the re- awakening of nature, many of us students feel the same old restless urge to push aside cur schoohvork. We begin to think only of good times and summer vacation. Some of us tend to lag behind and to become careless in our studies. Sometimes we don’t even bother to do our homework. We only shrug this off, however, and blame our shortcomings on “Spring Fever.” We want to sit back, enjoy life, and relax. But this is not the time to relax! The last quarter of our school year is per- haps the most important one of all. This quarter marks a definite conclusion to a year of hard work. When we end our school sea- son, we should have a feeling of geniune satisfaction. With this feeling of accomplish- ment, we can look forward to our summer vacation with true contentment. Yes, beware of Spring and her enticing charms! Let Spring be a happy time for you. Be happy and let your spirits soar. Just re- member one thing: Real happiness comes from performing our duties willingly, cheer- fully and above all, faithfully. IT S UP TO YOUTH Carol Leccese ’57 The setting sun cast its golden rays upon the small group of men sitting on a hillside. This day was the same as every other day, warm and humid. Overhead could be heard the drone of two patrol planes which had been there since early morning. Oblivious of the planes, the small group of men stared fixedly down at the remains of the large city below. There only a few short hours before, men and women were going to and from their daily work, children played in the streets and life in general pro- gressed. All this was changed now; no one in the city was alive and all the buildings had gone up in one gigantic cloud of dust. This was the first time in the history of the world that a hydrogen bomb had been dropped on civilized people. Below the hori- zon the sun disappeared as had everything else the day before, but the men quietly sat there on the hillside staring at the remains of a city. These men had seen the great ball of fire when the hydrogen bomb exploded; they saw the buildings demolished, watched helplessly as thousands of people died, and they were witnesses to the many other hor- (Turn to page 6) Five SING. SING. SING. Carol A. Fields ’57 “Sing. Sing. Sing. Sing. Everybody’s got to sing,” the ever famous Benny Goodman jazz record, greeted the high school attend- ants of the January 24th Boston Globe Party as they entered the main ballroom of the Sheraton Plaza. This and many other equally popular jazz selections were played on the hi-fidelity phonograph, much to the delight of the music-crazed teenage audience. Introducing the principal speakers for this affair, Globe music critic Cryus Durgin ad- mitted that he himself would benefit greatly from this session as he was one of those “long, long hair” enthusiasts. The first to address the attentive gather- ing was Rev. Mr. Alvin L. Kershaw, former jazz prize winner on the “$64,000 Question.” Among the main points of his talk was a de- fense of jazz as authentic, legitimate music, and also an exposition on the origination of jazz, which is presumed to be derived from numerous African, Scottish and medieval melodies. A very different colorful speaker in form of Father Norman O’Connor, Catholic Chap- lain at nearby Boston University, then ex- pounded the intense disciplined training which a jazz musician must undergo to be- come a polished artist. He also chided those who believe that such musicians are com- pletely untrained and uncouth. He pointed out that, in many instances, a jazz performer must practice long and hard in order to “feel” the vital rhythmic beat of their music. Both speakers were indeed far different from pre- vious ones who have generally discussed weighty world affairs. The questions put to the music experts, Father O’Connor and Rev. Mr. Kershaw, ranged categorically from rock ’n’ roll to the extreme progressive jazz and on to the Ja- maican calypso beat. Despite its intense pop- ularity in the world today, a survey of high school editors revealed not more than twenty avid R ’n’ R fans from the three hundred present. Before closing all too soon this interesting question and answer period, awards for writeups of the December meeting were pre- sented to the designated winners. During the following refreshment time, jazz en- thusiasts continued to bombard the experts privately with pertinent jazz questions while also listening to excellent examples of this increasingly popular music by Dave Brubeck, Benny Goodman, and Louis Armstrong. As the editors left this miniature jam session, practically everyone found themselves tap- ping their feet to the taunting rhythmic tones of the newly heard jazz selections. IT S UP TO YOUTH (Continued from page 5) rid sights. Never would they move from the side of this hill. They were the mute wit- nesses of destruction. Though they were miles from the center of the blast they, too, were dead, killed by the deadly alpha and beta rays given off by this super killer. Others like them lived a few hours longer and then died; no person could walk through the city without being affected by these same rays which contaminated the very ground they would have to walk on. The future lies heavy in our hands. We the children of today are the men and wo- men of tomorrow. It is up to us if we want easy living through hydrogen energy, or swift death through the same hydrogen power. Six CONSERVATION CARAVAN Paul M. Prentiss '57 Moveless fish in the water pleam By silver reeds in a silver stream.” (This is the third article in a series on what is being and can be done in conservation, prompted by my recent trip to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska on the “Conservation Caravan.”) Everywhere in the world men look for water. Some look to the skies, to the wells, to the rivers; and some, the city-dwellers, look to the faucet! All these men realize that water is a necessity for life, but not all of these know just how important it is or where it comes from. A raindrop falls from heaven; a snowflake floats to earth. These are our sources of water, this is a part of birth. You see, water provides life for people, plants and animals, —for every living thing depends on water. On my trip I visited mammoth dams, which provide not only power for electricity but also water for drinking and irrigation. When these dams were built to service man, the natural habitats of the fish were not for- gotten; long fish ladders were constructed, which the fish maneuver by leaping about three feet in the air to carry them up over each “rung,” so that they may still swim up- stream to spawn. Careful count is kept as they go by, and some are tagged, so that if any fish are dying off because of some lack or an obstruction, the situation may be rectified before it is too late. Let me cite an example of what a dam can do. Before the Grand Coulee dam was built, the Columbia Basin was merely thousands of acres of arid, uncultivated land. After the dam was built, tapping water from the Co- lumbia River and providing irrigation and power, miles of green fields appeared and the area was settled and planted to provide food for a growing America. Another ex- ample is Salt Lake City, which by the use of irrigation has turned a dry, dead desert into a thriving, flowering land. The determining factors in both these cases was water, and its wise use. One reason we must use conservation prac- tices in connection with water is that if all the rain that fell each year were spread out evenly across the country there would be plenty of water, but such is not the case; in some places there is no rain at all for months and other places are flooded. It we build res- ervoirs to store the rain until it is needed, this counterbalances the unevenness of the rainfall to some extent. In the East we have always had “plenty” of everything — except conservation. Why not clean the polluted streams and open them again to fish as well as tapping them for power? We are told that no program has been made here due to public “apathy” New England is losing industry and not attracting new business because it cannot furnish inexpensive power and water; our traditional fish industry is being killed; new housing projects every- where are destroying our watershed and so setting Nature’s balance. New England’s fu- ture is in our hands, but we must take an active interest in it, especially conservation- wise. “By “our hands”, I mean yours and mine, the students now, the future voters and taxpayers, who do not wish to starve be- cause we neglected to preserve our natural resources. S«ven THE BEWITCHING HOUR Marjorie Howe ’58 “Gong!” The old grandfather clock in the adjoining room struck out the last of twelve monotones and resumed its rhythmic ticking. “It’s midnight,” thought I, snuggling further back in one of the most elegant chairs in the Rollerfellers’ home. Looking up from the open book in my lap, I glanced rather aim- lessly about the spacious, well-furnished liv- ingroom. At length my eyes rested on a small white slip of paper on the table beside me. The note had evidently been left for my benefit, for it contained a number which I was to dial in case of an emergency. “In case of an emergency- Hah! Why, in all my nu- merous baby-sitting jobs, my only task had been to keep awake. Emergency! Hah!” With this last inward exclamation, I rather de- fiantly turned my eyes upon Mr. Rollerfeller’s great grandfather (his portrait, I mean), hanging on the opposite wall. This action of mine startled me, for I found this same de- ceased relative glaring directly at me with one of the most sinister expressions I had ever encountered. The power this portrait had over me is quite inexplicable. No matter where in the room I tried to look, I always returned to encounter his penetrating stare. It was uncanny! I tried to resume reading my book, but I failed in my efforts. The bearded old gentleman on the wall had his fiery eyes fixed upon me; there was no eva- ding them. I tried to change my seat, but I couldn’t. The pounding of my heart was violent. My pulse was beating more than the normal seventy eight times a minute. I scarcely dared to breathe and at times I had to gasp for sufficient air. Fear took hold of me and an unhealthy silence pervaded the room. I was pinned helplessly to the chair. At one time I remember scolding myself for being so childish. I concentrated on em- ploying my thoughts on something sensible. Mentally, I attempted to add up my night’s earnings. It was useless; my faculties quite failed me. All the while, the portrait on the wall seemed to watch me more and more in- tently. During the height of this mad stupor, my mind began to nurture a chain of most ex- asperating thoughts. “Suppose an emergency should arise? If the house should be on fire, would I be able to do my job as baby sitter? Would I be able to move from this very chair? There was only the some tormenting portrait on the wall, and only the same death-like silence. “Click! Click!” Someone was at the cut- side door trying to get in! Robbers! Every- one knows the Rollerfeller’s are rich. They’re after Mrs. Rollerfeller’s jewels.” Seething with sudden energy, I sprang from my chair and stumbled to the hall. With a trembling hand I switched on the lights. There were two adults before me! “Is everything al- right?” inquired a deep bass voice, which I immediately identified as belonging to Mr. Rollerfeller. “And the children, how are they?” put in Mrs. Rollerfeller. Much re- lieved, I grinned rather sheepishly. “Oh, fine!” I returned cheerfully. “Everything went smoothly.” In the preparation of going home, I again gazed at the likeness of Mr. Rollerfeller’s (Turn to page 13) Eight LIKE A BIRD Herbert Weene ’57 Humph! There goes some more o’ them jet planes! They’re makin’ such a ruckus out o’ the anniversary o’ the Wright brothers’ flight . . . why, you’d think they was the first to fly. What’s that ye say? Why, no, child, they weren’t the first. Who was? Well, that’s a bit of a story. I remembers it just as clear as dat. It was back ’round sixty year ago — me and old Jake, we was in Tennessee then, and we had a right good business, makin’ corn likker Oh, and, we used to turn it out an’ put it in these bottles with a fancy label what said “Aunt Hannah’s Elixir,” and sell ’em for two bits apiece. Well, that was just too good to last ’cause th’ revenooers, they got on our tail an’ we had t’ clear out. We wound up in Carolina an’ set up shop again in a great bay barn what we bought cheap. Purty soon things was goin’ along o-k an’ most o’ the local menfolk found out that “Aunt Hannah’s Elixir” was good for what ailed ’em. Well, one day this feller come in an’ says his brother’s got a terrible headache an' he’s heard about the elixir. So happened we was all out just then but I tol’ him I would send Jake out with some as soon as the new batch was finished. He said that was alright an’ tol’ me where to send it. Well, sir, when Jake came back from that errand he says to me, “You know what them fellas got down there?” an’ from the look on his face ’y woulda thought it was a two- headed cow. He says “They got a sure ’nuff flyin’ machine!” Well, if anything, that was a little worse’n a two-headed cow, an’ for a minute I though ol’ Jake might have been swiggin’ at the elixir himself. Finally he persuaded me to come an’ see fer myself. Well, them brothers, they had quite a rig all right, but I didn’t how it was gonna do any flyin. Jake, ’though, he was all over it, askin’ questions an’ everything, an’ them brothers, was so happy t’ see some- body interested that they were tellin’ Jake the whole business. He seemed t’ take it all in an’ as we left he says to me, I’m gonna build one o’ them” Sure ’nuff, next day bright and early he was a bangin’ an’ poundin’ an’ litterin’ up the barn somethin’ fierce. Every day after that he’d set awhile an’ mebbe make some draw- in’s and then start a poundin’ again. Every night he’d get together with the two brothers an’ they’d break out a jug of elixir an’ talk ’bout flyin’ machines One day after a couple of weeks he’s settin’ there thinkin' an’ all of a sudden he ups an’ says to me “Y’ know, they got the right idea, but their big problem is this. Now if they . . .” an’ he showed me some drawin’s an’ stuff what I didn’t hardly understand. He went an’ showed the brothers. They said it didn’t look right, but they didn’t have anything better. Jake finished up his machine in jig time with his new idea an’ couldn’t wait to try ’er out. We found a good place near the ocean where there wasn’t anybody to bother us an’ hauled th’ thing out there in a wagon. It was a purty mornin’, th’ sun jus’ cornin’ up an’ th’ sky all red an’ orange. Jake, he takes a deep breath an’ says, “Lord, ain’t it just th’ kind o’ mornin’ that makes y’ want to fly like a bird!” We set 'er up an’ the brothers helped though they said it’d never work. There was only a couple o’ boys there an’ they didn’t hardly realize that they was watchin’ history bein’ made. One of ’em had Nine a great big dog what kept sniffin’ at the machine an’ Jake, who was always afeered o’ dogs say to th’ boy, “Get yer mutt away, lad, and hang on to ’im.” Finally, Jake had made all the adjustments he cud make an’ he says, “All right, let’s go!” We started up th’ engine and and what a racket it made. Jake took his position on th’ thing, an’ put on his special eye-goggles. Then he gave ’er the gun an’ slow but sure she started movin’ down the field. Well, there was no holdin’ that dog when he seed the thing movin’. He lit out after it like it was a rabbit. The boy went chasin’ after his dog and the rest of us came right be- hind. Jake heard the noise an’ he turned aroun’ an’ see this great big hound cornin’ an’ he took out a bottle o’ the Elixir an’ dumped it in the fuel tank. Well, that ma- chine gave a couple o’ noises like a shooting arm an . . . alluva sudden she was flyin’! Jake, he was screamin’ an’ shoutin’ an’ I guess the rest of us were too. He got up a ways, and he started swoopin’ an’ soarin’ an’ playin’ tag with a bunch o’ seagulls. He was hav- in’ such a fine time he didn’t even notice that th’ wind was blowin’ him toward th’ water He couldn’t hear us shoutin’ at him or nothin’. Well, he got so he was out quite a bit over the water when all of a sudden the engine just spluttered an’ stopped. Then it was so quiet, jus’ the gulls cry in’ an’ the waves cornin’ in like nothin’ happened—an’ one big gull out over the water. The machine glided down nice and easy an’ made a little splash when she hit. Jake was kind of in a trance and he jus’ sat there as she started to sink. Cold water hit him and he started thrashin’ around. Jake weren’t no great shakes as a swimmer, so I went in after him. He was mite waterlogged by the time I got ’im out. We went back an’ I put Jake to bed. He started runnin’ quite a fever an’ had me real worried for a while. The brothers didn’t come around so I figgered they must be workin’ on somethin’. Couple weeks passed an’ one day Jake opens his eyes an’ says, “Gimme some of that there elixir.” I was so happy to see him out o’ the fever that I give (turn to page 27) ALUMNI LEO LITWIN — Class of 1926 During the middle twenties, the ivory piano keys echoed from the music room of SHS with a brilliance that had not been heard for many years. The boy sitting at the piano was none other than the now-famous Boston Pops concert pianist, Leo Litwin. While at- tending Somerville High, Leo was a mem- ber of the Traffic Squad but began even then to spend many hours playing the piano and accompanying for all high school music functions. Upon his graduation in 1926, Leo entered the New England Conservatory of Music to concentrate on the study of piano. Before graduating from there in 1933, he was ac- cepted as a staff pianist for the Boston Pops Symphony Orchestra. Now, practicing harder than before, Leo made his formal debut with a concert in 1939 at Jordan Hall in Boston, and another at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The forties proved to be eventful years for the Maestro Litwin. In 1943 he became a teacher at nearby Mount Ida Junior College, a position which he still holds. During the years 1944 and 1946, he was musical director of our local radio station WHDH. His home city of Arlington, Massachusetts, made him the conductor of the Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra and of the Arlington Community Chorus in 1947. He is a member of the local music union and the Bohemians of New York City. When not practicing the ivories, Leo spends his spare time collecting pictures of covered bridges. In the last ten years, the name of Leo Litwin has become synonymous throughout New England with expert piano playing. Vis- itors to the Symphony Hall often find the concert pianist of the day to be Leo Litwin. Educator, conductor, concert pianist of the Boston Pops Symphony Orchestra, Leo Litwin has continued to astound audiences with his musical prowess for years. As we of Somerville listen to him at the piano, we feel a surge of pride in knowing that he is among our graduates. Ten DEDICATED TO THE BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Dorothy Shubow ’57 Fifty-six men all dressed in black, Proud of the instruments held in their hands. Each glowing in his skill acquired over the years, Is painstakingly tuning to get the right pitch. In my second balcony seat, I watch and I wait For . . . and now! Here he is! The maestro prowl and straight. He bows quite elegantly and turns to this mixture Of different tones and sounds, and quiets them down. They are under his control. They are his clay From which he will mold and form what he wants. The bow is arched upon the string, the reed upon the mouth. The first page is turned, the last knob twisted. And then with all the grace and ease of a bird in flight He moves his hands, and the miraculous gift to man, Music flows forth! HAVEN OF REST Louise Price ’58 On the other side of this meadow, over that little hill, Is a spot that I often visit, where everything’s peaceful and still; And oft when I’m sad and lonely—weary and depressed, I visit this haven of peacefulness—and there I find sweet rest. For here by the side of the meadow, a little brook winds along— Laughing away the cares of the world and singing a merry song; And as I sit there unhappy, the little brook seems to say “Why are you so sad, friend? Come, laugh your troubles away!” And here at the side of the little brook grows a beautiful dogwood tree, Its branches so graceful and widespread—sheltering, comforting me . . . Oft when I wander past it—weary and depressed, The little tree seems to call to me, “Come, sit ’neath my branches and rest.” And as I sit there resting, I can watch the birds in the tree; And as they hop from branch to branch they seem to say to me, “Why are you lonely and sad, friend? Why don’t you laugh and be gay?” “Why don’t you smile and be happy—and laugh your cares away?” On the other side of this meadow, over that little hill, Is a spot which I often visit, where everything’s peaceful and still, And oft when I’m sad and lonely—wears and depressed, I isit this haven of peacefulness—and there I find sweet rest. WHISPERING WINDS Louise Price ’58 Gentle, caressing, whispering wind, Moving among the trees; Telling your secrets throughout the wood; Can you not tell them to me? Whispering sweet nothings to the treetops— Enfolding their motley leaves; Softly they rustle in answer, And solemnly nod in the breeze. Beneath the tree I stand spellbound, Listening—filled with delight; I hear one last little whisper, And then you move into the night . . . SUNSET Louise Price ’58 The sky is flaming in the west, And I on the seashore stand; A simple picture of peace and rest Is the work of God’s great hand. What a glorious sight for my eye to behold As I watch from the drifting sand! The red, the yellow, the purple and gold— All blended by God’s great hand. Eleven Congratulations to Herbert Weene who re- cently represented Somerville High School on television, March 14, on Channel 2 at 5:30 on “Youth Speaks Its Mind ’ The program was originated this year to bring out the ideas of America’s teenagers on selected sub- jects. Herb spoke on “Is Youth’s Music Mad- ness?” Paul Anderson of Somerville was the alternate. ... On March 15, the cheerleaders held a dance in the SHS Gym with Tom Evans of WCOP, a former graduate of SHS, as disc jockey. The cheerleaders for SHS did several cheers and Susan Capone provided enjoyable en- tertainment with a few of her recordings. The cheerleaders should also be commended for their fine work in collecting for the Heart Fund throughout the city. The Student Council, delayed indefinitely because of the fire, held its first meeting on March 13 and elected Herbert Weene, presi- dent; Dorothy DeMita, vice-president; Ruth Akerly, secretary; Robert Giordano, treas- urer. Recently the Teenage Citizenshp Associa- tion was organized by the Elks. This is an organization in which eighteen representa- tives of three schools in Somerville partici- pate, St. Clements, St. Joseph’s and Somer- ville High School. TCA was instituted to educate the city’s youth in governmental proceedings so that they will be better equipped to take over their government when the time comes. On April 30th, the members ushered in Youth Activity Day by assuming their respective offices for one day. Those representing Somerville High School were Charlotte Coughlin, Secretary to the Mayor; Herbert Weene, School Commit- tee Chairman; Dorothy DeMita, Housing Au- thority; Gerard Shannon, City Librarian; Jean DeMita, City Messenger; Jeffrey Gau- det, Superintendent of Schools; Theresa Adario, Supt. of Lights and Lines; Nancy Mitrano, Alderman-at-Large; Herbert Cunha, Sanitation Department; Robert Giordano, Alderman; Debra Mabel, Assessor; Phyllis Buckley, Chairman of Election Commission; Richard Welch, Chairman of Assessors; Don- ald Naugler, Fire Chief; Cosmo Camelio, Chairman of Board of Appeals; Margaret MacQuaid, Civil Defense Director, Ethel Spartos, City Engineer; Beverly Maxwell, Alderman; and Lucille Ventura, Alderman. March 2 Carol Rollins, Frank Marciello, Priscilla Cole, and Dorothy Shubow attended a scholarship contest at and for Emerson College. Carol Rollins was presented a $350 scholarship to Emerson for her dramatic monologue. The Players’ Club attended the Drama Festival at Beverly on March 22. They pre- sented the play “Stolen Identity.” The cast included Ruth Lancaster, Frank Marciello, Twelve Dorothy Shubow, Carol Rollins, Gerald Nis- senbaum, and Georgette Morrison. SHS en- tered into competition with ten other schools. On March 4, Somerville High School’s Good Government Committee consisting of Doro- thy DeMita, Richard Welch, Donald Naug- ler, Cosmo Camelio, and Beverly Maxwell were guests of the Wrentham High School. They visited the new State Prison and also the State School for the Mentally Retarded. On March 8, the Committee went to the State House to participate in Student Gov- ernment Day. Richard Welch, of our school was a representative. The Student Council also sponsored a dance on April 5 in our gym with Roy Leonard as disc jockey. On March 28th the SHS reciprocated by entertaining the Good Government Commit- tee of Wrentham High School. The Good Government Group and Committee presented an excellent program on safety, after which the guests from Wrentham were taken on a historical tour of Somerville. In the evening, group had a get-together at the Elks’ Hall and later attended an Aldermanic session. Congratulations should be extended to Lu- cille Ventura who was recently awarded the D.A.R. Medal. A month ago on February 23rd from 9:30 to 10:00 AM., SHS fans of WORL were sur- prised to hear one of their own classmates, Dorothy Silva dee-jaying on the Stan Rich- ards Show. Dotty did a marvelous job and we at SHS are all extremely proud of our junior Dee-Jay. Congratulations to Polly Wetmore who won first prize in the Kiwanis Starlet Show' Poster Contest. The Art Club of Somerville High School w ill silverscreen the poster. Elections for class officers were recently held and the following were elected to office: Seniors — Robert Giordano, president; Dorothy DeMita, vice-president; Lucille Ventura, secretary; Richard Johnson, Treas- urer. Juniors — Richard Welch, president, Bev- erly Maxwell, vice-president; Marilyn Ince, secretary; Cosmo Camelio, treasurer. Sophomore Executive Committee— Jean Rumson, Louise Kingsley, Gennaro DiSar- cina, John Traniello; Class Day Committee — Leo Ducharme, Herbert Weene, Gerard Shannon, Alice DeFranco, Barbara MacKay; Senior Night Committee — Edgar Torell, James Johnson, Virginia Steeves, Joan Ash- ton, and Alda Alda Andrade; Junior Night Committee — Peggy MacQuaid, Nancy Mi- trano, Charlotte Shepherd, Robert Constan- tino, and Thomas Vartabedian. The second drawing of National Honor wfas recently held. Paul Anderson, Marie Birke- mose, Joan Dick, Kenneth Dew'ar, Walter Dewar, Dorothy DeMita, Robert Giordano, Lois Thibault, Sarol Potterton, Carol Scol- ley, Rita O’Leary, Dorothy Shubow% Laura Slocomb, Gerard Shannon, Joan Higgins, Judy Johnson, and Lorraine Hyman, wrere honored. Congratulations! THE BEWITCHING HOUR (Continued from page 8) great grandfather. Imvardly I decided that the old gentleman was quite human after all. “Indeed,” I remarked to myself, he’s really pleasant looking.” Having received my wTell-earned pay (the sum of which I shall refrain from mention- ing), I started to leave the Rollerfellers’ residence for home. Halfway through the front doonvay, I was called back by Mrs. Rollerfeller. “You mustn’t forget this,” she said, as she handed me my book. My book? “Oh, yes! . . . The Most Famous Tales of Death and Insanity” by Edgar Allan Poe. my sole companion through the hours of tedious baby-sitting!! Thirteen 1st Row —Honk Hogon, Joseph Coforello, Robert Kovgion, Lonnie Fidolgo, Jomes Brcnnon, Eddie Pignonc, Frank Spigncsc. 2nd Row—Asst. Coach Jomes Palmer, Ernest Duarte, Paul McNamara, Marty O'Brien, Bob Pennell, Paul Gosdigion. Robert Duarte, Cocch Donohue. 3rd Row—Robert Preston, Dick Trinello, Tommy Brennan, Gcnnoro DiSorcino, Joseph Caruso, Jimmy McCann, Ronnie DcIVecchio. Baseball, America’s favorite pastime is growing in popularity at SHS. When the um- pire shouts, “Batter up!” our boys really shine as a team The Red and Blue baseball nine at last are showing the spark which as been lacking since the championship title was captured in 1954. Although the sports teams haven’t been too lucky this year, the class of ’57 is cli- maxing its reign at SHS with a tremendous baseball team. Led by Captain Lonnie Fidalgo, whom Boston sports writers have named as the best catcher in the high school circuit of the state, the team shows promise. Not only are we proud of Lonnie’s fine playing, but Jim Brennan, pitcher, also deserves credit. Jim has played for SHS for two years and he has displayed the traits of an all-star baseball player. The senior roster includes Captain Lonnie Fidalgo, Jimmy Brennan, Joe Cafarella, Ed Pignone, Bob Kavgian, and John Hogan, who are under the capable supervision of coach Donahue. Juniors spark plugging the team are Robert Duarte, James McCann, Paul McNa- mara, Jim McCambly, Frank Spignese and Bob Pennell. Sophomores have also done their share in the victories: Gennaro DiSarcina, Ronnie DelVecchio, Ernest Duarte and Tommy Brennan. Tremendous pitching has been estab- (Continued on page 15) fourteen BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 22—Somerville at Revere April 23—Malden at Somerville April 25—Chelsea at Somerville April 29—Somerville at Medford May 1—Lowell at Somerville May 3—Somerville at Everett May 8—Somerville at Quincy May 10—Revere at Somerville May 15—Somerville at Malden May 17—Somerville at Chelsea May 22—Medford at Somerville May 24—Somerville at Lowell May 28—Everett at Somerville May 31—Quincy at Somerville BASKETBALL After dropping the Medford and Everett games, SIIS fell behind Waltham and never quite caught up. Final score: Waltham 58, Somerville 56. The Cambridge Latin contest was one of the season’s best. Both teams played a hard, fast game, but SHS came out on top 70-68. SHS entered the Tech preliminaries with all the usual fanfare—cheerleaders, fans, fea- ture s tories. New Bedford Voke wasn’t frightened, however, and took a 61-57 win, thereby gaining entrance to the Tech. It was some consolation to SHS fans that the team that defeated us went all the way to the Tech finals. Captain Bob Caruso was named to a local all-scholastic team. The team finished the season with a highly respectable 15-5 record. The Jayvees sported an 18-1 total. BASEBALL (Continued from page 14) lished by Jim Brennan arid Bob Kavgian; hits have been plentiful and homeruns not too rare. Home run sluggers through the season have been Lonnie Fidalgo, Jim McCann, Joe Cafarella, Ronnie DelVecchio. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION At this time of the school year, the GAA is in full swing. The badminton group, captained by Char- lotte Coughlin and managed by Beverly Maxwell, has now begun its doubles tourna- ment. The doubles tournament differs from the singles tournament in that each girl has a partner. After several rounds’ play, a win- ning pair finally emerges. Playing “doubles” teaches the girls courtesy and good team- work. The juniors and seniors of the badminton group meet on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, while the sophomores meet on Tuesday mornings. Miss Snell supervises the groups and gives helpful instruction in the game. The girls’ basketball team holds their prac- tice on Wednesday afternoons, with the sophomores holding their practice on Friday mornings. The team captain is Deanna Bov- ernick and the manager is Jane Antonelli. Miss Daley and Miss McLaughlin are always on hand to instruct the girls in the various skills of the game. The bowling team has had to withhold all its activities this year due to the current school sessions. Rosalyn Perrone and Rita Barrett were to have been captain and man- ager respectively. On Thursday a good percentage of the GAA girls might be found at the “Y”. These girls belong to the swimming group, which really progressed under the leadership of Captain Polly Wetmore, Manager Evelyn Ells, Barbara Sherburne and Carol Rimkus. The girls have been classified as beginners, intermediates, or advanced swimmers. Each girl receives individual instruction from Miss Daley and Miss McLaughlin, who supervise the group. Fifteen ROSALYN PERRONE957 “Five foot two, eyes of blue.” Sound like anyone you know? Try adding a few freckles and short brown hair (very short, now), and it all adds up to Roz Perrone. This impartial miss has very few violent like or dislikes, al- though we did manage to uncover a couple. She likes to eat ravioli, lasagna, and pizza. (What a busman’s holiday!) Her pet peeve is being called “Rosaline” after one of Romeo’s old flames. (This was before Juliet came along.) Rozzie belongs to the Student Council, National Honor, Radiator Staff, Yearbook staff, GAA (where she plays badminton and is on the Executive Board), and is one of our cheerin’ Cheerleaders. Every Thursday you can see her name written under “High School Highlights” (her own by-line, yet?) in the Somerville Press. Roz’s ideal boy is the proverbial tall, dark, and handsome stranger (without the crystal ball, please). Her hobbies are swimming, skating, eating, boys, and cheering the Rams softball team on to victory. Her favorite class is English, where she absorbs a great deal from her advantageous viewpoint of every- thing that’s going on in the class. She likes dreamy music like “Teach Me Tonight” and “Make Yourself Comfortable.” To quote one of her expressions about her favorite singer, “Perry Como’s not TOO nice!” Rozzie, who gets Max and Credit and is also graduating with honor will have no trouble at all in the future. She is already ac- (turn to page 29) PAUL PRENTISS ’57 A philatelist (stamp collector), a conchol- ogist( shell collecter, and a coin collector (we couldn’t find the long name for it) . . . you guessed it! It’s Paul Prentiss. He’s a mighty busy boy. He writes, he bowls, and plays basketball, tennis, squash, badminton, and hockey. He says he’s a “sporting fellow',” and we’ll agree with him.) Paul’s interest are wide and varied. A staff member of the Museum of Science, he once worked as a printer’s devil. He likes all kinds of music, from classical to rock ’n roll, ac- cording to his mood. In school, Paul is president of Webster, is on the Board of Directors of the Key Club, a member of Players’ Club, the Radiator and Yearbook staffs, and will soon be seen as “Chven” in the Scholarship Play.. Around school Paul wears his perpetual sports jacket and his Princeton haircut. (He insists that it is distinctly different from any other hair- cut.) Another one of his little idiosyncrasies is to have a bow tie ahvays with him. Active in Boy Scouts, he belong to the Order of the Arrow, a secret order or honor campers. As the Eagle Scout representing New England, having written an excellent essay on conservation, he was sent on the Conservation Caravan, one of twelve boys, selected out of 4,000,000 eligible, who were sent to the Northwest to study the conserva- tion of forests and natural resources. (turn to page 29) Sixteen HAVE YOU MET? PHIL RAMSEY ’57 DOROTHY SHUBOW ’57 Who’s that girl with the stars in her eyes and that sparkling, contagious smile? It’s Dotty Shubow, songbird, thespian, and mu- sician. Dotty is not only an active member of the Players’ Club, GAA, and Student Coun- cil. but also finds time for the Entertain- ment Group, Radiator Staff, and CDD. Right now her interests center around the class play “Jenny Kissed Me,” in which she has the female lead. Her ambition is to be- come a dramatic actress. Dotty has also re- cently won the competition in writing the class ode. Her music preferences range from swoonin’ with Gordon MacRae, to swingin’ with Ella Fitzgerald. However, she can switch to “One O’Clock Jump” by Benny Goodman any old time without batting an eyelash. When she’s not eating pizza or spaghetti, her favorite foods, she is usually glued to the TV set, talking on the telephone, or pounding away on the baby grand. We also hear she enjoys archery very much. (Why is that, Dotty?) Sincerity is the finest quality she looks for in her ideal boy, followed by intelligence, and a love of music and dancing. Either Brandeis or Simmons will be the lucky college Dotty attends this fall. Dra- matics will be her major. (turn to page 29) Skate it up! Phil Ramsey,” was the cry of our hockey games this season. If you were one of the many fans at the Arena, you would have seen this 5'11 good looking co-captain of the Red and Blue Squad lead our hockey team to one of the most successful seasons in years. Besides his six goals and three as- sets, his terrific ambition and good-sports- manship were good enough to make everyone admire him. Phil was born in Montreal, Canada, where he played in the League Hockey Team for eight years. With all this to add to his ability, it’s no wonder that Phil was chosen for the center of the 1957 Eastern Mass. League all star hockey team. If Phil had his choice he would play hockey al the time, but because there’s no ice in the summer, he turns to his two other favorite sports, golf and tennis. When he attended Stanton Military Academy in Virginia, he was second player on the tennis team. As always sport lovers have idols in the professional field. Phil’s favorite hockey play- ers are Belleveau of the Canadians and Flem- ing McKel of the Bruins. Phil isn’t fussy about food, but steak rates highest with him. The movie“White Christ- mas” also stands among his favorites. When asked about his ideal girl, with no hesitation Phil named “Priscilla,” a song that was very popular a few months ago. (Hint: She’s blond and 5'5 .) The future: West Point! and his secret de- (turn to page 29) Seventeen Paul Anderson ’57 At the present time, we find the music business in quite a jumble. There are unde- niably strange combinations in the music we enjoy. Although calypso was heralded as the nation’s means to bury rock roll, the impression of calypso upon the music business has been slight, while the popu- larity cf rock roll continues to hold steady. It’s getting harder to classify popular records, for arrangers and artists are com- bining the characteristics of the distinctly different types of music. The most success- ful outgrowth of the movement is rock- billy, which has made a very promising place for itself on the record charts. It’s interesting to note that about one- third of the popular artists of today were unheard of a year ago. Many authorities find fault with our pop- ular music because it seems to have no lasting value. However, the industry is in existence for two reasons only: 1. to make the entertainers successfully rich, and 2. to to make the public happy, thereby encour- aging them to buy records. Since both these things are being accomplished, it is not fair to blame the music industry for the wide-spread poverty of taste. Turning to the business at hand, we find many items to be discussed. Among the newer releases are the following: “Fabu- lous,” by Charlie Grade and Steve Law- rence; “Just to Hold My Hand” by Clyde McPhatter (which he performed very well at the recent R B show in Boston; “Golly” and “I Just Don’t Know,” by the Four Lads; “Over the Mountain, Across the Sea” by Johnnie and Joe; “Four Walls” by Jim Reeves, Dotty Collins, and Jim Lowe; “C. C. Rider” by Chuck Willis; “Cumber- land Gap” by Lonnie Donegan and by Dickie Bishop. The two hitsters on Roulette are at it again. As you probably know, Buddy Knox and Jim Bowen together wrote “Party Doll” and “I’m Stickin’ with You.” Now they both have new records, the more appealing of which seems to be Buddy Knox’s “Rock Your Little Baby to Sleep.” Bowen’s record is “Warm Up to Me ,Baby,” and “I Trusted You.” Perhaps the most fantastic and most en- joyable R B instrumental so far recorded is “(But as they Say) That’s Life” by the Jack Pleis Orchestra, with the voice of A. H. on two lines. Adding his name to the list of actor- singers is Sal Mineo, who hopes to make a success with “Start Movin, ” and “Love Af- fair.” Although Ricky Nelson (Ozzie’s boy) has cut “I’m Walkin’,” I doubt that he’ll out- sell Mr. Domino. Everyone likes to play guessing games, and now Bob Crewe has come up with a record about them called— (wow, this is clever)— “Guessing Games.” Titus Turner’s “A’Knockin’ at My Baby’s Door” is one of those make-you-want-to-dance records. “Fats” is at it again with his “Valley of Tears,” and the uptempo “It’s You I Love.” We have been, and will be hearing plenty of his new album—“Here Comes Fats,” which contains “As Time Goes By,” “Hey La Bas,” “The Rooster Song,” and “My Happiness.” All that music from “My Fair Lady,” which is receiving so much play is from the album “Dance to the Music of Lester Lanin.” The album contains an unbroken chain of thirty- three standards, waltzes, and show tunes. Lanin is one of the better known society band leaders. The album was recorded at a party given by the Vanderbilt Whitneys. (Turn to page 27) Eighteen Y)at tonal 1 Jon or - Second 2)r. ati'inci 1st Row—left to right: Dorothy Shubow, Lois Thiboult, Dorothy DcMito, Corol Pottcrton, Carol Scolley, Rita O'Leory. 2nd Row—Joan Dick, Lorraine Hyman, Lauro Slocomb, Marie Birkemose, Joan Higgins. 3rd Row—Kenneth Dewar, Robert Giordano, Paul Anderson, Gerard Shannon, Walter Dewar. With the coming of spring and the elec- tion of eighteen new members, the National Honor Society, equipped with its new Presi- dent, Robert Gicrdano; Vice-President, Doro- thy DeMita; Secretary, Charlotte Coughlin; Treasurer, Herbert Cunha, held their induc- tion ceremony on May 15th, at the Healey School Auditorium, where the second draw- ing of National Honor held their installation last year. For several weeks our advisors, Dr. O’Loughlin and Miss Rice, were busy making the arrangements necessary for a program such as curs. Try-outs for speaking parts were held and those who participated in the program were Laura Slocomb, Polyann Tarutis, Carol Fields, Michael Frongillo, and James John- son. A National Honor Chorus under the di- rection of Miss Sweet, sang the selection, ‘The Heaven’s Resounding.” Miss McGann had rehearsed the entire group in the sing- ing of National Honor Prayer. The color guard and flag bearers for the installation were Joan Dick, Janet Layte, Carol Wright, Pauline Wetmore, Paul Anderson, and Rich- ard Johnson. After the installation the newly inducted National Honor members, their parents, and friends had a social period. To the Juniors and even the Sophomores who aspire to become members of this honor society, may we graduating seniors offer you the wish that you strive to attain this honor- able goal by displaying the necessary scholar- ship essential to be a member of the National Honor Society. Nineteen Seated—Lucille Venturo, Richard Johnson. Stonding—Robert Giordono, Dorothy DeMita. JAMES JOHNSON EDGAR TORELL ALDA ANDRADE VIRGINIA STEEVES JOAN ASHTON S. CL enior ass tcers Senior VjicjLt (Committee wmor a ass tears Seoted—Marilyn Ince Standing left to right—Cosmo Camelio, Richard Welch, Beverly Maxwell Seated—Margaret MocQuaid. Standing left to right—Charlotte Shepherd, Robert Constontino, Nancy Mitrono. junior %Lt C ommittea Seated—John Tronicllo. Standing, left to right—Jeon Rumson, Gennoro DiSoremo, Vivian Santos. opLomore dla65 Jiiiton As we entered Somerville High School in September of 1956, we were impressed by its many traditions and spirit. Although we did not have the use of the use of the whole school and the “Little Sophs” had to go to school in the afternoon, we really went ahead to acquire a fine record. Many of the sophomores went straight out to join the football team; others the basket- ball team. Tommy Brennan and Gino DiSar- cina even made their way up to the Varsity. The girls made a great showing in the membership of the GAA. We had Joanne Palazzolo as representative to Student Council. We chose for Executive Committee: Jean Rumson, Vivian Santos, Gennaro DiSarcina, and John Traniello. On the Student Council we had Jeffrey Gaudet, John Robertson, Louise Kinsgley, and Elaine Peak. On the scholastic side we had sixteen stu- dents on the Maximum Credit and sixty-five on the Credit List for the second quarter; third quarter, twenty on Max Credit and, seventy-three on Credit. Several students went on to join the Enter- tainment Group, Portia, Webster, the Good Government Group, Camera Club, and Play- ers’ Club. Twenty-two HONOR ROLL THIRD QUARTER Francis J. Driscoll Carol A. Fields Alda Andrade Joseph Cafarella Mary Rose Capriulo Charlotte Coughlin Judith Dargie Graham Davidson Edward Deardon Mary C. DiChiappari Joan E. Dick Anthony B. DiSarcina Juanita B. Douglass Evelyn Ells Kathleen Harvey Sandra M. Amato Silene M. Amodeo Cecelia A. Boyce Phyllis A. Buckley Cosmo R. Camelio Loretta J. Colonna Diana Farulla Virgil J. Aiello Constantine Cacos George W. Catino Eileen DiCiaccio Sandra Dmiterko Josephine T. Accorto Arthur J. Albertelli Charles E. Anderson Diane L. Anderson Philip R. Azzolino Myra E. Balcom Rose C. Bracci Elaine Cafarelli Anthony S. Caliri Mary J. Capobianco Sandra A. Cappucci Judith J. Carey Mary E. Carr Joseph A. Caruso Helen M. Coffey Stephanie P. Colleran John Cooney Miriam Cooper SENIOR CLASS Ruthanne L. Kaye Debra E. Mabel Jean L. Edgar Columba Ferrari Lena M. Ferrone Bruce Fowke Virginia H. Fundeklian Robert F. Giordano Judith E. Howard Lorraine Hyman Judith Johnson Richard F. Johnson Hildegarde S. Kushner Dorothy Fennessey Edythe Fishman Alan Getson Carol Goldberg Ernest Hart Spyros Kermetzoglov Raymond Killgren Beulah Councilman Shelia Cronin Francis Decaro Gennaro DiSarcina Marcia DiSilva Mary Doherty Rose Doyon Ernest Duarte George Estee Donna Fales Mary Foppiano Phyllis Forget Carol Frene Jean Fustolo Carmen Gailey Judith Gardner Margaret Haddock Carolan M. Hansen Maximum Credit Geraldine LaScale Janet Marie Layte Carol Ann Leccese Carol Ann Lyons Barbara A. Morgan Carol L. Nelke Rita A. O’Leary Helene Penta Rosalyn Perrone Carol Potterton James M. Quinlan Nancy La Pierre Beverly Maxwell Judy Miller Joseph Miola Donald Naugler Helen Nicosia Mary Paolillo Eunice M. Harrison Richard T. Higgins Madeline M. Hoarty Phyllis E. Jackson Stanley J. Jakimczyk John H. Judkins Karen L. Kelley Henry K. Kilty Sandra Kuzmar Shirley A. Letasz Janice G. Lundgren Marie T. Marcucci Gilbert McKee Janice McMaster Louise Musto Joanne Naimo Ruth Nardone Phyllis Oates Lucille Ventura Carol Rollins Carol Scolley Dorothy Shubow Laura Slocomb Marilyn Tosi John Trigledas Herbert Weene Gail Wheaton Marion Whitmore Carol Wright Byron Yordanopoulos Mary Ann Zartarian Donna L. Williams Nancy Rcsmini Dorothy E. Silva Edward F. Silveira Joyce S. Smedberg Ruth A. Strassell Sally Ann Voto Josephine M. Wastaferro Raymond Sorabella Edna M. Sullivan Dorothy L. Thorne John P. Traniello Marion Van Steesburg Patricia O’Connell Margaret O’Leary Rosalie Paino Frances Paolillo Roger Powers John E. Robertson James T. Rudolph Annette M. Sabatino Vivian Santos Anthony Spartos Robert J. Sullivan Robert P. Taurasi Concetta Tenaglia Patricia Tildsley Robert B. Trask Janet Willis Joseph Winn Grace Wood Rosemary Wray SOPHOMORE CLASS Maximum Credit Robert Doherty Louise J. Griffin Annemarie McWeeney Robert Merlino Nancy Osgood Credit Lillian Reilly Janice Ricci Beverly Richardson Janice Rogers Lena Saitta Polyann Tarutis Lois Thibault Credit JUNIOR CLASS Maximum Credit Marjorie Howe Elaine Kaloyanides Marilyn Ince Joyce Kalton Credit Twenty-three Hot Dog! Room 252 has unanimously de- cided to have weenie-roast! Richard Bennett has been elected to don the chef's cap while Ruth Akerley will dissect and serve the choice viands, and Carole Rimkus will clean up the remains. Frank Marciello has con- tributed his fiddle stick for the worthy cause and “Lucky Mike 0. Frongillo has volunteered to stand guard with a blow-gun to keep away all insects. The entire class is effervescent with enthusiasm for this “his- tory making event! All students must be cautious when pas- sing 252. “Oscar the skeleton has been lib- erated. Of course, to those who are in quest of a prom date, Oscar might prove to be ad- vantageous. He’s really great company and never monopolizes the conversation, but he is quite fussy. However, if you weigh over 200 pounds you are disqualified. Why? Because dancing with you might promote disinte- gration. Fairyland 252 has finally unveiled the statues of the world renowned seven dwarfs. They are “Doc, Catherine Griffis; “Dopey,’ Dennis Haley; “Sneezy, Nancy Baker; “Happy, Carole Rimkus; “Sleepy, Hilde- garde Kushner; “Bashful,” Carol Bennett; “Grumpy, Bob Cunha; last but by no means least, we find Snow White, Dottie DeMita. Congratulations to Dorothy Shubow who recently announced as the writer of the ’57 Class Ode; also to our recently elected National Honor members, Dorothy DeMita, Kenneth Dewar, Joan Higgins, Judy John- son, Dorothy Shubow and Gerard Shannon. The members of room 245 welcome to their happy group James Dunbar, Alice Mc- Carthy, David McGowan, Alphonse Perry, Robert Smith, Thomas Neary, and Barbara Brown. Who’s Going Where? Carol Rollins, Emer- son; Carol Lyons, Boston State Teachers; Florence Wilton, Mount Quebec Nursing School. Congratulationse are in order for Jackie Corkum who recently received her friendship ring. Once again room 149 establishes its pres- ence. Everyone is counting the days to June 10. For juniors and sophomores who can’t possibly imagine why, let us enlighten you on the subject. Graduation Day is set for this date. We’re rather inquisitive lately about such things as: Why do Dave McLaughlin, James Davidson, and Robert O’Leary always miss the bell for first period? Where did Barbara Tutela get her real crazy haircut, crazier kneesocks, and the craziest suede shoes? We Twenty-four are pretty curious as to why Leona Gianelli always offers to close the lockers. Is she being altruistic, or is there a method in her mad- ness? Barbara Hughes, Angela Biondo, Sandra Kerr, Gloria Luciano, and Josephine Grassia certainly keep their tongues wag- ging before school in order to exchange all the latest gossip! And our last query is “Why is Jerry Coffey so quiet?” Is she bashful, coy, or just naturally quiet? A poll conducted in room 241 tabulated as follows: cutest girl and boy, Robert Carlson and James Metrano; best dressed, Lois Mc- Gowan and Vincent Bruno; most studious, Mary Quinn and William Bonia; class clown, Richard Cook; most likely to succeed, Wil- liam Bonia. Wedding bells will soon be chiming for Lois McGowan, Joyce Papazian, and Anto- nette Reale. Room 250’s psychology class is inquisitive as to the identity of the girl with the blonde pony tail. Could it possibly be “Party Doll” Brenda ? The VIP’s include Bob Caruso, RAA all scholastic basketball star and Ed Torell, member of the Senior Night Committee. Hit Parade graded an A: Rita Barrett and Marilyn Caldwell, “Little Did I Know.” Richard Broglino seem to think that “Oh Baby I’m Sorry” is tops while Betty McLucas is partial to “Symbol of Love.” Mary Whit- ney sounds convincing in her motto of “Who Needs You.” “Danny Boy,” not currently popular, is Joan Chapman's all-time favorite. Other favorites are: Angelo DiFusco, “The Girl Can’t Help It;” Jean Butori, “I’m Sorry”; Maryann McCarron, “Gone.” Cartoons are quite a fad this season. Dis- neyland 150 is enchanted by Alice “Cinder- ella” De Franco; Rickey “Prince Charming” Queenan; stepmother and sisters are por- trayed by Ann Sullivan, Diane Griswold, and Merle Simpson, respectively. Also, George “Lucifer” Nazzaro! Leonard “Gus Gus” Courtney and Leo “Jake” Ducharme. If blue ribbons were to be awarded for charm and fashion they would be captured by Carol Doyle and Donald Ugolini; Dottie Arone and John McGillicuddy of room 244, each in their respective category. Of course John McGillicuddy’s appearance is aided by the stars that a certain well-known young lady is putting in his eyes. He name wouldn’t be Ruthanne, would it, John? Congratulations to James Johnson who was elected to the Student Council and Prom Committee. Richard Castor of room 52, the retail dis- tribution class has been awarded a $50 bond by Sears Roebuck and Company Congratula- tions, Richard. The pupils of 141 have a favorite saying. What is it? You asked for it . . . Money! Money! Money! Pictures, yearbook, ring, prom, etc, etc, etc. One of the few disad- vantages of being a senior! Carol Potterton is earning her money by watering Miss O’Brien’s plant every morning. Congratulations to Lucille Ventura who was awarded the DAR citizenship award for her excellence in scholarship and lead- ership. Best of luck to Pollvann Tarutis who has been accepted by Northeastern University and to Carmella Romano who will soon be walking down the aisle to the tune of the Wedding March. “Why are the kids in room 247 always singing ‘I’m Walking ’ when the bell rings?” asks Paul Conroy, Joe Costanza, and Ronnie DeVellis. “Come Along and Be My Party Doll” is being sung by Pat Tavares, Glenda Park, and Margaret Mercer. “You Have to Be a Football Hero” is Paul DiPasquale and James Rockwood’s favorite cliche. Charles Giragosian and Norman Van Gundy are al- ways yelling “Too Much” homework. “But- terfly” is typical of Marie Christopher, Marie Frost, and Marie Mclsaac. John Volo and Jean Byers are always hurling a “Nine Pound Hammer” at one another “I’m Stick- ing With You” is Nat DeCosta’s new motto. “Only One Love” is Carol Baldassari’s tune and there is no secret about it. The senior homeroom that is the mostest is little ole’ 249; we have everything from people (???) to next year’s baseball team Twenty-five which is remarkable when one stops to con- sider the fact that we're graduating! Roving Reporter of 1965 to Governor James Bradley: “Did you enjoy your stay in politics?” “Yes, especially my vacations.” To Celtic star Tommy Kelley: “Tom, how many baskets did you score in your last game?” “Only fifty-seven, sir.” To actress Betty Corelli: “How does it feel to be famous?” “Wonderful! Wonderful! But what does ‘famous’ mean?” Now that college board exams are over, we of room 254 can breathe a sigh of relief and say a silent prayer for success. The nursing vocation is really lucky at having such personalities knocking at Its door as Carol Leccesse, Doris Dillman, Ginny Fundeklian, and vivacious little Debby Mabel. Janet Layte plans to attend Gordon Col- lege and Paul Anderson is headed for B. U. (But, Paul, they don’t have a course in candy dipping!) Congratulations to Paul Anderson, Laura Slocomb, Bob Giordano, and Walter Dewar who were elected to the second drawing of National Honor Society. Best wishes are ex- tended to Elinor Glynn who has just received her friendship ring. Secret desires were revealed by: Polly Wetmore, to draw mustaches on art col- lections; Frank Driscoll, to write an infi- nitely superior short story; Annis Crawford, to visit the Isle of Men; Paul Schaefer, to pass a chemistry test; Herb Weene, to dye ivy league stripes into his hair. Spring is in the air and is the season dur- ing which a young man’s fancy turns to love, but Bud Elwin disagrees (???); his fancy turns to baseball. Buddy has been on the SHS pitching staff for the past two years, and is optimistic that ’57 will be no ex- ception. It seems as if three years of SHS really does something for an individual. If such is the case, Frank Driscoll has proved this without doubt. Usually very grouchy, Frank has at last displayed his sense of humor and actually cracks a smile quite frequently now, especially during history class. The Juniors suffering from Spring fever can just get up enough energy to report to this issue of Radiator. Room 331 is proud to announce that four of its members have been elected to office. They are Richard Welch, president; Bev- erly Maxwell, vice-president; Marilyn Ince, secretary; and Cosmo Camelio, treasurer. Congratulations from all of us. There is a new member to our room. He is James McCann, formerly of Boston College High. Welcome to Somerville High, Jimmy. Dotty Silva, another member of our class, reuresented Somerville High as teenage disc jockey of the day on station WORL last Feb- ruary 23. She was on the air from 9:30 to 10:00 A.M. with the popular disc jockey Stan Richards. As a gift for her appearance on the show, she received a pair of shoes from the sponsors. As you go through the door of room 24, You see lots of girls. We don’t want any more. There are very few boys in this merry group. We want more boys to add to our troup So if you’re not happy where you are Come on, drop in, it’s not very far. Now heed our advice and keep in mind A nicer room is hard to find. Song titles are many and varied, but 332 can find the right ones to express their Twenty-six thoughts. Alan Getson, “Since I Met You, Baby;” Carol Amann, “A Rose And a Baby Ruth; “James Flaherty, “Little Darlin,”; Catherine Alexis, “Walking”; Beatrice Lib- erace, “Banana Boat Song”; John Shrebnick, “Round and Round”; Edythe Fishman, “Who Needs You”; and last but not least, Robert Iappini, “Night Train.” Spring is here The circus near The occupants of room 30 are participating in the acts. The first act features the show girls of 1957 Citrus Fruit finals who are Nancy De La Court and Evelyn Russo. Fol- lowing this is the act of Marianne Bobkin and Thomas Paine doing their feats of daring on the trapeze, under the direction of Veron- ica Sampalucia. Taking a pause from the spotlight to visit the soda fountain, we find Nancy Lundgren, Barbara Genoir, and Roberta Morris with their male escorts A1 Maiella, Sonny Donovan, and Bob Varney (Talking about the Junior Prom, maybe?) Back on the stage we see John Shea and Charles McKenney sharing the duties of lifting the weights. Incidentally the King and Queen of the Circus are Alan Legg and Adeline Sciarella. The clown is Guy Petagmo. A visit again, this time to a hotel lobby where we see Patricia Norman, Rita Libera- tore, and Jacqueline Quinn as accompanied by Robert Fidele doing their rendition of the recording by the 3D’s, “Tell Me That You Love Me.” To the spotlight again and the conclusion of the night’s presentation we see Edward Harrison directing Jumbo the Elephant, while Joseph Gualtieri is walking the tight wire. All the other members of the class are busy making a picture for Walt Disney. The members of 330 are complaining that his bright socks are harmful to their eyes. We think that James Pommett is really a smart dresser, though. Who’s heating the water in the water foun- tain. Why does Priscilla Cole always look her best on Tuesdays? 344 congratulates Ray Kilgren for his fine play with the SHS Hoopsters this season and Peggy MacQuaid for her spirited cneer- ing. The C English Class of 344 has recently produced some thirty-odd dramatists who rehearse during the first period. Having fin- ished “Hamlet” and “Romeo” and Juliet,” they are now staging one-act plays. (One of the stars, Jimmy Gavin, gains practice by reading the morning paper each day before school.) 344 has three members on the Junior Night Committee—Robert Constantino, Margaret McQuaid and Charlotte Shepherd. Since we have now reported all our hap- penings we Juniors lazily say goodbye. OFF THE RECORD (Continued from page 18) Some hop, huh? Why is it that so many dee jays are look- ing at records only from a pecuniary stand- point? It gets tiring to hear that “Sh-Boom” is the number 400 song in the country, or that “The Charleston” made a 2,000 place jump over last week on WZZ’s Top 1,000,000 Show. Why don’t the men behind the mikes spend a little more time talking about the quality of the record and its artist rather than whether or not it will sell 69,000,000 records in its first day on the market? It’s too bad that we’re either forced to buy a record or that we have to hear it repeated over and over until the radio plug is quietly yanked from the wall. I shall now step down from my soap-box, and close by saying that it's good to be able to listen to what you want to, as almost every type of music may be heard on the various Boston radio stations. Happy listening! LIKE A BIRD (Continued from page 10) him the whole bottle. It was later on that day that we heard the news that the brothers had made the first heavier-than-air flight. Humph! There goes some more o’ them jet planes! Twenty-seven Now that we sophs have become better ac- quainted wth our upper classmen by joining the various SHS clubs, we are now ready to reveal in print some of the secrets which we have so far hidden from the Superior Seniors and Juniors. Although the nation went to the polls last November 343 just received their dosage of voting enthusiasm for the spring and elected Jane Kelly and George Felts, King and Queen of Spring; Margaret Had- dock, Princess of Springtime Studying; Margaret Hazen, Princess Busy Bee; Kay Armstrong, Crown Princess of Popularity; Joanne Kamio, Princess of latest Fashion; Myra Balcom, Princess Success; Frances Armstrong, Court Jester; and finally, the lone boy in this group, Allan Stafford, Court Philosopher. Patricia Tildsley of 345 should be con- gratulated for making credit the first two quarters. Some of the other girls have also made credit, but alas, the names of the male members of our class are nowhere to be found on the credit list. (Boys, are you going to take women’s superiority without a fight?) The occupants of 347 have been very busy watching the quiz geniuses of “Twenty-One” and the “$64,000 Question” but still have pertinent questions which Mr. Van Doren and Master Strom have neglected to answer. Why is Joanne MacKay suddenly getting writer’s cramp? Is Loretta Treska really going to the Junior Prom wtih one of those worldly Juniors?( Golly, lucky her!) Anyone knowing the answers will kindly stay after school (until we sophs get there) to reveal them to our awaiting ears. Mike Nolan should be consoled by his class- mates, for the poor lad is the only boy in his Economic Georpraphy Class. Without Jeanne DeMita’s life savers, Nancy Noble’s cake, Vivian Santos’ apples, and Judy Winn’s cookies the members of 351 would be dying of malnutrition. (Thanks for the food, girls.) In 352, the recently taken poll results in electing Marilyn Carr the prettiest and the best dressed; Franny Doncaster, handsomest and best dressed; Joyce Clark and Vinny Howard, the most popular; Don Balestrier and Virgil Aiello, the quietest and most likely to succeed, in that order. Although the occupants of room 350 have resolved to be as quiet as churchmice, by the time tenth period rolls around, the muffled whispers become louder and louder until the following questions are heard: Do you know who Edna Sullivan’s newest beau is? Why does Joanne Kotell spend so much time in Medford? Who’s the cute little brunette that Gino DiSarcina’s squiring lately? The nominated “hero of the year” in 350 is the old stand-by, life savers. It has recently been discovered that the ccol hep-cat of 354 is William Cutts; the best looking pair are Connie Briand and Alan Young; the best dressed, Lois Bertocchi; and the best whistler, John Picardi. Congratulations to Janet Resteghini of 150 who made credit this year. Keep up the good work, Janet. The pet peeves from 241 have finally been uncovered. Daniel O’Brien’s is snobs; Marie Marcucci, long homework assignments and short study priods; Arthur Ottaviano, school (pcor Art); Shelia Mangan, failure slips (that’s the universal one.) In 244 Hit Parade will be introduced by the following celebrities: “Young Love” by Elaine Cafarelli; “I’m Sorry,” Janet Fitz- Twcnty-cight Patrick; “Come Go With Me,” Carol Frene; “Teenage Crush,” Joan Defina. The Romeo and Juliet of room 244 are John Traniello and Carol Frene. 250 is now studying French and has be- come very interested in the meaning of the club name “Beaux Mondes.” (Editor’s note: It means beautiful worlds, but what’s the connection?) Bob Lincoln has been elected Mr. Humor for our merry group. In 251 Rose Spignese was elected Miss Popularity; Rita Falco, Miss Personality; Gerry DiBona and Jan Lundgren, Miss America. The members of 147 are now making very ambitious plans for the future. Deborah Heelen, a house-wife; Robert Fowler, engi- neer; Marian Van Steensburg, dancer; Ron- ald Stonis, trumpet player; Charlotte Col- lins, hairdresser; Joanne Palazzo, math teach- er; Frances Sarno and Victor Marchi, col- lege. Room 149 is still shocked because Michael Bolis is wearing red ties with pink shirts! Are you color blind, Mike? The smartest one in 252 is Diane Ander- son while Stanley Smith and Jenny Stack have been elected most confused. Marie Com- pas is a little flirt, while Carmine Sarno is the big bad wolf. Our comedienne is Marilyn Jones. Now that we sophs have become better ac- quainted with the rest of the school, we bid you good-bye with the amazing thought, “Spring is here!’ ROSALYN PERRONE ’57 (Continued from page 16) cepted to her choice of school, Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School. We all wish you the best of luck in your “lap-sitting” future, Roz. PAUL PRENTISS ’57 (Continued from page 16) Pauls philosophy of life is “Happiness floats your troubles away.” He likes English (his native tongue), and plans to major in it in college. His choice of his future alma mater is either Harvard or B. U. With all your “spare time (HAH!) and your driving ambition, Paul, we’re sure you’ll make your mark in whatever career you choose. DOROTHY SHUBOW '57 (Continued from page 17) But whatever roles you attain, Dotty, we at SIIS know that with your sparkling per- sonality, you will immediately brighten the great white way with your success. PHIL RAMESY ’57 (Continued from page 17) sire is to become captain of their varsity hockey team. We know Phil, that with your persever- ence and personality you’ll easily skate your way to success. GRADUATING WITH HONOR Paul Anderson Barbara A. Morgan Alda Andrade Rita A. O’Leary Charlotte Coughlin Helene Penta Mary C. DiChiappari Rosalyn Perrone Dorothea J. DiCiaccio Carol Ann Potterton Joan E. Dick James M. Quinlan Anthony J. DiSarcina Dorothy Ricco Juanita B. Douglass Carol Ann Scolley Francis J. Driscoll Gerard Shannon Lena M. Ferrone Dorothy Shu bow Carol Ann Fields Laura Slocomb Nanda M. Gandolfi Virginia Steeves Robert F. Giordano Judith Tarentino Judith E. Howard Polyann Tarutis Judith Johnson Lois Thibault Richard Johnson Marilyn Tosi Ruthann L. Kaye Lucille Ventura Hildegarde S. Kushner Camille Vozzella Janet M. Layte Herbert Weene Carol A. Leccese Pauline Wetmore Debra E. Mabel Carol Wright Twenty-nine Good starting salary with regular raises □ Pleasant work with other girls and young men □ Prestige of a responsible job with a well-knoivn and respected company If your list shows three checks, then you should check into what the Telephone Company has to offer you. Smart girls are doing it now, before they graduate from high school. Come in and see our employment interviewer soon. You’ll enjoy talking with her. Act now, and you can say with pride, “I’m all set! I'm going to work with the Telephone Company!’’ See the Guidance Counselor at your school, and talk first with her about when and where to apply. CHECK WHAT YOU WANT: Thirty NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD... . . . When you choose your career think FI RST You’ll find we offer ★ A variety of starting jobs to match your abilities ★ On-the-job training for your future ★ Good starting pay, regular increases to reward good work ★ Interesting careers helping other people with their finan- cial affairs You’ll enjoy the people you work with at The FIRST. See your Guidance Director for an appointment to learn more about our banking careers, or phone Miss Gill (Ext. 641) or Mr. Felt (Ext. 658). The Personnel Department is at 1 Federal Street, 10th Floor, Boston. IRST NATIONAL BANK of BOSTON muuu rtun '. w fMsunofcm cq . utsc Through the years HARRIET M. BELL many Somerville High School graduates SCHOLARSHIP PLAY have found successful employment “Jenny Kissed Me’’ at the SOMERVILLE NATIONAL BANK Wednesday May 20, 1057 Are you interested in a career in banking? So Long Seniors! Zkis book belongs to somerville, mass. C ontenL _ y ilm in istra lion . . 6 ? . Seniors .... . . 15 bfntlercjrads . . 73 Four Five iM mlrndtration Jeo C. Ibonak I it e SliSiilanl ■Superintendent — led Jf. Cjirotu mailer ministration Jj,„ £ O JcujtL 'Uice- JJeadmaster Seated, left to right—Miss Hickey, Miss Ritchie, Mrs. Webber. Stondmg, left to right—Miss Hall, Mr. Rooney, Mr. Mooney, Miss Fitzgcrold Seated, left to right—Mr. Hobon, Mr. Donohoc. Stonding, left to right—Mr. Lomgan, Mr. McCusker leads op 'Lb epartments mej enter5 Eight Headmaster Albert H. Giroux, A.B., A.M. 23 Boy Stote Rd., Belmont Vice-Headmaster John E. O'Loughlin, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. 194 Cloflin St., Belmont Heads of Courses John P, Brennon, A.B., M.S., Moster College Preparatory Course, Physics 76 Derby St. Gertrude Burns, B.S.S., M.C.S., Moster Stenography, Commercial Course 72 Pearson Rd. Robert A. Rodochio, A.B., A.M., Moster Generol Course, Chemistry 9 Joques St. Building Masters Joseph A. Donohoe, A.B., A.M., Moster Economic Geogrophy 6 Gibbens St. John J. Hobon, A.B., M.Ed., Moster History 225o Powder House Blvd. Edmund M. Lonigon, Ph.B., Ed.M., Moster Mathematics 8 Mystic Ave., Winchester Hugh F. McCuskcr, B.S., M.Ed., Master Biology 35 Burton St., Brighton Heads of Departments Mory E. Brown, B.S.Ed., A.M. Cler. Proc. Dept., Off. Mach., Clcr. Prac. 58 Chandler St. Gcroldine F. Fitzgerald, A.B., A.M. Mothemotics Dept.—Mathematics 25 Roymond Ave. Mory Hall, A.B. Social Studies Dept.—Bus. Org., Economic Geogrophy 9 Gloucester St., Arlington Mory A. Hickey, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. Bookkeeping Dept.—Bookkeeping, Business Records 21 Amoronth Ave., Medford Violo M. Jockson, A.B., A.M. French Dept.—French 45 Kidder Ave. Marie E. Kenney, A.B., A.M. Science Dept.—Chemistry 12 Waterhouse St. Frank L. Mortin, B.S., Ed.M. Spanish ond Italian Dept.—Spanish 40 Moss. Ave., Lexington Jomes J. Mooney, A.B., Ed.M., D.A.O. Lotin Department—Lotin 5 Locke Lane, Lexington Irene C. Ritchie, B.S.Ed., A.M. Stenography and Typewriting Dept.— Stenography, Transcription, Typewriting 19 Willoughby St. Froncis X. Rooney, A.B., A.M. Public Speaking, English Dept.—English 20 Pleosant Ave. Mrs. Amy I. Webber, B.S.Ed. Household Arts Dept.—Household Arts 49 Bartlett Ave., Belmont Teachers Chorios Q. Adorns, A.B., A.M. History, Personnel 8 Chisholm Rd., Winchester Alexonder Austin, Jr., A.B., A.M. English, Mothemotics 1 la Foster Rd., Belmont Mildred A. Ayers, B.S., Ed.M. Economic ond Civic Problems 2 Wolter Ter. Robert J. Borker, B.S.Ed., Ed.M. Physical Educotion 51 Holyoke Rd. Joseph E. Bcover, B.S., M.S. Mothemotics 213 Commonwealth Ave., Boston Ellen L. Bellamy, B.B.A. Business Records 38 Doy St. Edword J. Berro, A.B., A.M. English 33 Porter St. Charles W. Buckley, B.S., M.Ed., D.A.O. History 92 Powder House Blvd. Robert F. Buckley, B.S., Ed.M. Biology, Physiology 35 Crescent Ave., Scituote Nine Normon J. Burns, B.S.Ed., Ed.D. Typewriting, Stenogrophy 51 Perry St. Earl F. Cahalon, A.B. History 11 Gibbens St. Mary E. Conovon, A.B., A.M. English 50 Ocean Ave., Salem John E. Cannon, Jr., B.8.A. Business Records, Com. Low 50 Washington St., Newton Agnes M. Corven, A.B., A.M. French, Mathematics 56 Baldwin St., Charlestown John W. Cosey, A.B., A.M., M.Ed. English 20 Spring St. Gertrude W. Choffin, Stenogrophy, Transcription, Typewriting 8 Copeland Ter., Molden Marguerite Connolly, A.B., A.M. Retail Distribution 58 Centrol St. Anno E. Connor, A.B., Ed.M. Biology 19 Ooklond Ave., Arlington Mory M. Connor, A.B., A.M. History 19 Ooklond Ave., Arlington Wolter J. Corbett, Ph.B., Ed. M. Mothemotics 4 Essex St. Bernice F. Doley, B.S.Ed., Ed.M.S. Physical Education 88 Gloucester Rd., Westwood Marie B. Domery, A.B., Ed.M. Chemistry 45 Chornwood Rd. Louis G. DeAngelis, A.B., A.M. Italian 68 Pine Tree Drive, So. Hamilton Charles A. Dickcrmon, B.S.Ed. Health 34 Summer St., Cohosset Louis W. Diegoli, A.B., LL.B., Ed.M., LL.M. History 8 Wolter Ter. Joseph F. Durant, A.B., A.M. English, Occupations 18 Pierce St. Lawrence J. Fitzpatrick, A.B., Ed.M. English, Public Speaking 6 Chorlemont Rd.. Medford Richord H. Fitzpotrick, A.B., Ed.M. Public Speaking, English 10 Hill St. John E. Flynn, A.B., M.Ed. English—Personnel 21 Horborview Ave., Winthrop Thomas M. Flynn, A.B. English 393 Somerville Ave. Francis X. Foley. B.S. English, Astronomy Geology 21 Teele Ave. Edward G. Giroux, B.S., A.M. Mothemotics 263 Lincoln St., Lexington Poul N. Giroux, A.B. Sofety Educotion 9 Sunnsyside Ave. Richord F. Hegorty, A.B., A.M. Mothemotics 1 7 Wolcott Rd., Winchester George F. Hickey, Jr., A.B. Librorion, MS in L.S. Putnom Rd., Billerica James J. Hickey, A.B. English 20 Foy Rd., Dedhom Chester F. Hill, Jr. Monuol Arts 46 Wovcrly Rd., Woburn Philip L. Holmes, A.B., A.M. German, French 22 Jackson Rd. Thomos J. D. Horne, A.B., Ed.M., D.A.O. Mothemotics 357 Williom St., Stonehom Helen C. Jackson, A.B., Ed.M. Mothemotics 112 Grove St., West Medford David W. Jones. A.B. English, History 31 Comeron Ave. Mory C. Kocoyonis, B.S. Typewriting, Clerical Practice 68 Stondish St., Combridge Patricio F. Keating, A.B., M.A. Public Speoking, Lotin 43 Lakeland Rd., Winchester Ten acviiUj Arthur Kelleher Physicol Education 8 Bigelow St. Joseph B. Kelley. A.B., Ed.M., D.A.O. Business Management. Business Organization 1 9 Horvord St. Agotho E. Kelly, A.B. Sponish 42 Rutledge Rd., Belmont fKathryn A. Kennedy, B.B.A., B.S.Ed., Ed.M. Typewriting, Clerical Practice 116 Bartlett St. Natalie B. King, A.B., A.M. English, French 148 Powder House Blvd. tMrs. Dorothy A. Kirk, A.B., Ed.M. English 39 Lexington Ave. Mrs. Mory Lawless, B.S., M.S. Biology, Chemistry 370 Longwood Ave., Boston Ramona Lazar, BS.Ed., Ed.M. Clerical Practice, Typewriting, Economic Geography 29r Everett Ave. Elizabeth F. Leach, A.B. English 28 Irving St., Boston Chorles V. Leslie Manual Arts 245 West St., Reading Kothorinc T. Lombord, B.S.S., EdM. Stenography, Transcription, Typewriting 1 12 Thurston St. Richard M. Lombard, A.B., A.M. History, Personnel 1 1 2 Thurston St. Thomos J. Lynch, B.S. Biology 101 Dokoto St., Dorchester Olive B. MacPherson, A.B., A.M English 367 Medford St., Kothryn A. McCann, B.S.Ed., Ed.M. Typewriting, Stenography 66 Shephord Rd., West Medford Marguerite P. McCann, B.S., M.C.S. Business Records, Economic Geogrophy 66 Shephord Rd., West Medford Jane A. McCarthy Household Arts 22 Thorpe St. Virginio L. McCarty, LL.8., Ed.M. Clerical Practice, Commercial Low, Office Mochines 50 Vinal Ave. Mrs. Katherine F. McDonnell, Ed.B., A.M. History, French 25 Roymond Ave. Mory C. McGonn, B.A. Music 71 Eliot Rd., Arlington Robert E. McKelvey, B.S., M.C.S. Bookkeeping, Clerical Practice 6 Jerome St. Jean M. McLaughlin, B.S.Ed. Physical Education 23 Felton St., West Newton Arthur L. McManus, A.B., Ed.M. History 25 Browning Rd. Margery Moore, B.A.A. Bookkeeping, Business Organization 1 4 Summit Ave. Bernard R. Moulton Physicol Education 241 Powder House Blvd. Jean Mullaney, B.S.Ed. Typewriting, Clericol Practice, Office Machines 49 Vinal Ave. James J. Murray, B.S., A.M., Ed.M., Ph.D. English 33 Irvington Rd. John J. Murray, A.B., Ed.M Latin 61 Walnut St. James J. Noonan, A.B., A.M., Ed.M. English, Occupations 70 Oxford St. Mildren A. Nugent, A.B., Ed.M. History, French 44 Richdole Ave. Helen O'Brien, A.B., A.M. English, Occupations 30 Borton St. Marjorie M. O'Brien, A.B., A.M. English 22 Hancock Rd., Brookline Eleven Thomos F. O'Brien, A.B., A.M. Public Speoking, English 16 Prescott St. Mory C. O'Keefe, B.S. in Ed.M Art, Crofts, Art Appreciotion 29 Forest St. Alice M. Potterson, B.S.Ed., A.M. Typewriting, Secretoriol Troining, Economic Geography 383 Broodwoy Eva M. Piercey, A.B. Mathematics 57 Apthorp St., Wolloston Albert O. Plantinga Mechanical Drawing 46 Melrose St., Melrose Paul Protopapos, B.S., Ed.M. Physics 51 Upland Rd. Mrs. Eida C. Rodochia, B.S. in Comm. Ed. Typewriting 52 Pork St., North Wilmington Dorothy T. Rice, A.B., A.M. Biology, Physiology 14 Wore St., Cambridge Helen B. Ryon Business Records, Economic Geogrophy 85 Oxford St. Cotherine M. Scanlon Household Arts 32 Hillsdale Rd., Arlington Philip G. Scully, A.B. Lotin, History, Itolion 59 Preston Rd. Coroline A. Shea Typewriting, Secretarial Training, Stenography 64 Pearson Rd. George H. Simmons, B.S., M.A. Physics 279 Havre St., East Boston Hazel L. Smith Art, Crofts, Art Appreciation 119a Forest St., Combridge Mory C. Smith, A.B. English 1 1 7 Prospect St. Russell G. Smith, B.S., M.S. in B.A. Economic Geography, History 26 Foirmount Ave. Morgoret S. Snell, B.S.Ed. Physical Education 94 Willow Rd., Nahont Katharine E. Stock, B.B.A., A.M. English 29 Park Drive, Boston James L. Sullivan, B.S. History, Public Speoking 41 Dimick St. Julia F. Sullivan, B.S.S., M.Ed. Clerical Practice, Typewriting 186 Central St. Beatrice Sweet Music 1230 Moss. Ave., Arlington Francis X. Thornton, A.B. Public Speaking, English 27 Brook St. Fronk X. Veneri, B.B.A , Ed.M. Economic Geography, Business Records 15 Audrey Rd., Belmont Joseph B. Weene, B.J., Ed.M. Economic ond Civic Problems, History 66 Elm St., Belmont Mrs. Nora H. Whittemore Clerical Practice, Office Mochines 9 Mt. Vernon St. Mrs. Mary G. Callahan, R.N. School Nurse 85 Oxford St. Alice M. Sconlon, R.N. School Nurse, Home Nursing, and First Aid 49 Dover St. Mabel Kelley Clerk 283 Medford St. Georgiano Tripp Clerk 50 Cherry St. Mcrgoret T. Brennon Clerk 42 Gibbens St. fLeove of absence. Twelve Miss MocPherson, Yeorbook odviscr; Debra Mabel, Business Manager Herbert Weene, Robert Lazar, Editcr-in-Chief Carol Fields. Mr. MsCusker, Faculty business adviser. 1st Row—Debra Mabel, Carol Fields, Dorothy Shubow, Julio Cioffi, Nancy Higgins, Ellen Cookley, Rosalyn Perrone. 2nd Row—Gerald Nissenbaum, Diana Griswold, Ruthonnc Koyc, Merle Simpson, Geraldine LaScolo, Jonet Dundcrdalc, Mono Indclicoto. 3rd Row—Herbert Weene, Richord Quecnan, Ruthonn Young, Joyce Campbell, Joan Spodofora, Charlotte Coughlin, Dorothy De Mito, Hildegordc Kushner. Thirteen seniors Senior Calais Jliston y June 4, 1954 marks the first milestone in the his- tory of the Class of 1957 ot Somerville High School. Our class colors were accepted by Bob Giordono and Dot- tie DeMita from Northeastern Junior High. Coinciden- tolly they have been elected to serve os President and Vice-President of our graduating class. On September 10 we, as Sophomores, embarked on the perennial quest of elevators, the journey to the elab- orate fifth floor, ond other peculiarities found in SHS only on initiation doy. Immediately, members of our closs brought recogni- tion by participating in the various activities. When the bollots were counted, Robert Giordono, Dorothy DeMita, Joan Ashton, ond Edward Pignone were elected to the Sophomore Executive Committee; ond Ruth Akerley, Judy Johnson, Poul Schaefer, and Col Sakakeeny to the Student Council. Josephine Grossia won a prize in the annual Science Foir. The prize-winning project was based upon the im- portance of vitamins to mankind. Sports enthusiasts really had their share of thrills ond excitement during both the footboll and bosketboll sea- sons. The Red ond Blue grid team captured the Co- Championship of the Greater Boston League. Probably the most memorable highlight during our sophomore year wos the Tech Tourney in which the SHS basketball quin- tet won the state title, thus gaining o berth in the New England Tourney, only to be defeoted in the finals. Another memory which created a favorable impres- sion of Somerville High wos the onnuol scholarship play, Cheaper by the Dozen. The Sophomore Hop, our first closs social wos a suc- cessful foretoste of our future momentous dances, the Junior and Senior Proms. We certoinly had on excellent toste of Somerville High, the school on the hill, ond were anticipating on eventful junior year. Becoming Juniors brought us closer to our goal—Sen- ior yeor and Graduation. School started ten doys lote be- cause of the polio epidemic. First on the agendo were the closs elections. Robert Giordono wos elected Chief Executive supported by Vice-President Virginia Steeves; Secretory Judy Johnson; Treasurer Paul Schaefer, to handle our financial affairs. Let it never be said that our closs lacked interest! We were well represented by Charlotte Coughlin ond Dorothy DeMita an the Good Government Committee. They participated in the UN session ot Horvard and took part in a program sponsored by BU's WBUR. Polly Wetmore and Judy Tarentino displayed their artistic talents in the Kiwonis Poster Contest as well as the Urban Redevelopment Project. Our bosketboll team wos sparked by such stars os Joe Coforello, Bob Caruso, Tom Kelley, Dove McLough- lin, Roger Peorson, and AI Spurio. The New Yeor brought o unique experience to SHS students. The proverbial fire hod been kindled. The dam- age wos extensive, but there wos o bright side to this unfortunate accident—a two-doy vocation! However, the repairs were finished in time for Closs Doy exer- cises in which many of us undergrads took part in the Honor Guard. Once again members of our closs won distinction in the onnuol Science Foir. They were Joan De Costo, Georg- ette Morrison, ond Joseph Costonzo. The first drawing of the Notional Honor Society sow twenty-nine students receive the honors. Red and White, our closs colors, decorated the gym on the night of the Junior Prom, the theme being Corousel. The committee consisting of Eloinc Holland, Lucille Venturo, Leo Duchorme, Michael Frongillo, ond Jomes Johnson worked diligently to moke our first prom the success thot it wos. Annually, four boys of the junior class ore selected to represent Somerville High School at the University of Massachusetts for the Boys' State Convention. Paul An- derson, Herbert Cunha, Robert Giordono, ond Paul Schaefer were sponsored by the American Legion to represent us ot Amherst. A day which will remain in everyone's mind for many years to come is June 8, 1956. Why? Because on this day, the graduating closs held its Closs Doy exercises ond truly left the school in o bloze of glory. SHS suffered another fire, more destructive thon the one in Jonuory. The chaos wos so extensive thot it wos im- possible to conduct closses. Once again, we left school for our summer vocotion which began two weeks early, but this time we would return os Seniors. We returned os Seniors (sigh) to o moze of confusion, double sessions, and more confusion. In a sense we were living the Life of Riley, in ot eight, out ot twelve. However, we were deprived of many extra-curricular activities os well os the hilarious special periods! But where there's o will, there's o way. We were now more determined thon ever to moke our last yeor ot SHS one never to be forgotten. The results of the finol election found thot once ogoin Bob Giordono was president, Dottie DeMito, vice-presi- dent, Lucille Venturo, secretory, ond Richord Johnson, treasurer. Student Council couldn't help but be o po- tential success with such members os Ruth Akerley, Judy Johnson, Herbert Weene ond Jomes Johnson. The Senior members of the Council attended o convention held ot Sougus High School. Carol Fields, Radiator ond Yearbook editor, certoinly hod her hands full putting out the quarterly issue of our highly rated magozine. In the foil several of the staff attended the New England Scholostic Press Association Conference ot Boston University. Rah! Roh! Although the cheerleaders tried to lend their moral support to our gridsters, their attempts were to no ovoil. Leoding the cheerleaders on were Corol Baldossori, Betty Corelli, ond Ginny Steeves who had been on the cheerleoding squod for three yeors. The Sixteen football team captained by Lonnie Fidalgo and Paul De Posquale unfortunately had a victoryless seoson. However, the basketball five were luckier in their ef- forts. Bob Caruso, captain, Dave McLaughlin, and Dan Murphy were among the starting ployers. Hoving ployed a successful season, SHS qualified for the Tech Tourney playoffs in which we were defeated by the New Bedford Vocational School. Subsequently, Bob Coruso was elected to the RAA all scholostic bosket- boll team. For the first time in mony yeors, the Red and Blue hockey team, captoined by our Royal Canadian, Phil Ramsey, and Tommy Murphy, were outstanding in our league. This wos o bright spot in our sports picture. Mony students ot SHS were selected to take the Na- tional Merit Scholarship Test. Among these candidates, Herbert Weene wos successful and, thereby, qualified for the finals. He wos also eligible to compete in the Na- tional Honor Scholarship Test. At the onnual Dromo Doy held at Emerson College, Carol Rollins won o scholarship for a dromofic mono- logue which she presented. The Good Government Group was guest ot Wrcnthom High School and then reciprocated by playing host to them. Another undertaking of this group was the TCA. This progrom provided for the group to monage city business on Teen Citizens' Doy. The Players' Club entered the Dromo Fcstivol, which was held at Beverly High, with a presentation of the one act ploy, Stolen Identity. For the onnuol Scholar- ship ploy they gave Jenncy Kissed Me. The DAR Citizenship Aword for leadership, scholar- ship, ond patriotism wos presented to Lucille Ventura. The second drowing of the Notionol Honor Society was selected in March ond eighteen students were chosen. On a beautiful May evening, the SHS gym shone with regol splendor os the Senior Closs held its Senior Prom. The committee; Joan Ashton, Virginio Steeves, James Johnson, Alda Andrade, and Edgar Torrell plan- ned a most successful offoir. Our Closs Doy exercises, the final step toward gradu- ation, were held on the school campus. The traditional rituol of planting the ivy wos performed by the Class Doy Committee which consisted of Barbara MacKoy, Leo Duchorme, Alice DcFronco, Herbert Weene, ond Gerord Shonnon. Groduotion wos ot Dilboy Stadium. For us, no truer words could be spoken thon Our school doys are our hoppiest. LUCILLE VENTURA ROSALYN PERRONE Seotcd—Lucille Venturo, Richord Johnson. Standing—Robert Giordono, Doroth DcMito. Seventeen ACCORTO, ROBERT E, 87 2 Boston Street Bob. Commercial Birthday: March 2 Track 1; Proctor 2, 3; Student Council 2 Memory: May 21, 1956 Future: Novy Pet Peeve: Knee socks and Bcrmudo shorts He speaks little but soys much. ADAMS, RICHARD M. 29 Prichard Avenue Generol Memory: My physics teochcr Future: Electronic technician in the Novy Pet Peeve: Staying after school Personality cannot be bought, so use it wisely. AKERLEY, RUTH E. 37 Jackson Rood College Birthday: April 18 Student Council 1, 2; Swimming 1, 2; Bank Treasurer I; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Bowling 1; Badminton 1, 2 Memory: Senior Prom Future: College Pet Peeve: Grouchy people The only way to hove a friend is to be one. ALIBRANDI, MARY P. 7A Trull Street Moy. Commercial Birthday: March 1 Memory: Seniors '57 Future: Secretary Pet Peeve: Work Speech is silver; silence is golden. ALVES, FRANCIS ALBERT 198 Somerville Avenue Al. College Birthday: February 21 Memory: Junior yeor I'll walk alone; talk is priceless. ANDERSON, PATRICIA LOUISE 86 Powder House Boulevard Pat. College Birthday: September 24 Red Cross I; Library 2, Radiator Reporter 3 Everything comes to those who wait. ANDERSON, PAUL J. 46 Belmont Street Tiger. College Birthdoy: November 14 Entertainment Group 2; COD 2, 3; Graduating with Honor; National Honor 3; Boys' State 2; Gradua- tion Chorus 3 Memory: Senior English in Room 25 Pet Peeve: Junior girls with secrets. Without friends you hove nothing. ANDRADE, ALDA 281 Highland Avenue Generol Birthday: July 29 Majorette 2, 3; Honor Guard 2; Pep Club 3 Memory: Junior Moth class Future: Nursing Pet Peeve: U. S. Army Where there's fun she's alwoys in it, never still half a minute. ANTUNES, EVELYN W. 40 Houghton Street Ev. Commercial Birthdoy: January 23 Memory: Tech Tourney '55 Future: Office work Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morn- ing A life with o smile, is a life worth while. APSHAGA, JUDITH ANN 394 Medford Street Judy. College Birthday: Morch 19 Glee Club 1 Memory: First day of SHS Future: Hairdressing The great pleasure in life is doing what people soy you connot do. ARNOPP, CATHERINE MARIE 13 Spring Hill Terrace Kay. Commercial Birthday: December 9 Honor Guord 1; 8owling 1; Proctor 1, 2 Work fascinates me; I could look at it for hours. ARONE, DOROTHY MARY 26 Calvin Street Dottie. Commercial Birthday: January 31 Bank Treasurer 1, 2, 3, Bonk Corps I. 2, 3 A good reputation is more valuable than money. Eighteen ASHTON, JOAN 139 Shore Drive Commercial Birthday: September 26 Executive Committee 1; Bonking 1 ; Queen of Junior Prom; President of Tri-Hi-Y Girls' Club Future: Marriage Pet Peeve: Walking If laughter were a crime, I would be the master. BAKER, NANCIE M. 111 Shore Drive Audrey. Commercial Birthdoy: November 11 Red Cross 1, 2 Future: Housewife Pet Peeve: Good looking boys Beautiful and humorous, she has a charm all her own. BALBONI, LOUISE DELORES 21 Gronitc Street Dimples. Commercial Birthdoy: December 5 Bank Treasurer 1, 2 Memory: Sudden Death in Tech Tourney of '55 Future: Housewife Pet Peeve: Crowded streetcars Smile ond the whole world smiles with you. BALDASSARRI, CAROL ANN 93 Ccntrol Street Pretty Short. College Birthdoy: June 9 Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; GAA 1; Proc- tor 1; Radiator Reporter 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Honor Guord 1; Bank- ing 1 Future: Business school Good things come in little packages. BARBAGALLO, ROBERT J. 80 Vine Street Bob. Commercial Birthday: November 16 Glee Club 1, 2; Entertainment Group 3 A wisecrack here, a new joke there, but always unpredictable. BARRETT, ELIZABETH R. 22 Medford Street Rita. College 8irthdoy: Morch 16 GAA 1, 2, 3; Executive Board 3, GAA letter I like work. It fascinates me. I could watch it for hours. BARRETT, GAIL B. 20 Chapel Stret Commercial The best things come in little packages. BARRON, JANET R. 36 Cutter Street Kitten. Commercial Birthdoy: Moy 11 Honor Guord 2 Memory. Swinging doors Future: Rodio and TV advertising Pet Peeve: Lumpy potatoes Voriety is the spice of life. BARTELAMIA, COSMO J. 7 Bigelow Street Speedy. Commercial Birthdoy: December 1 Memory: Miss Moore's room Future: Artist Honesty is the best policy. BARTERA, CAROL M. 60 Berkeley Street College Birthdoy: July 3 Honor Guord I, 2; Bonk Treasurer 2 Memory: Senior English Pet Peeve: Getting out of bed Time teaches many lessons. BARTOLO, LORRAINE J. 4 Florence Terrace Commercial Birthdoy: November 15 Honor Guord 1, 2; Banking I, 2. 3 Memory: Mr. Reis Future: Stenographer Pet Peeve. One-way corridors Happy ond gay throughout the day. BENNETT, CAROL ARLINE 48 Pearson Avenue Benny. College Birthdoy: July 31 Bond 1, 2, 3; CDD 2, 3; Bonk.ng 1. 2 Memory: Chemistry Lab Pet Peeve: History tests She profits most who serves best. Nineteen BENNETT. RICHARD A. 349 Somerville Avenue Dick. College Birthday: December 17 Ploycrs' Club 2, 3; Proctor 3 Pet Peeve: Worm milk Memory: Memories hove yet to come. BENSON. ARTHUR L. 93A Perkins Street linwood. College 8irthdoy: September 27 Bond 1, 2, 3; Orchcstro Memory: Sophomore yeor in 352 ond 351 Future- U. S. Navy A mon with o piano is in solitude within himself. BERMAN, GALE BARBARA 6 Russell Rood Shorty. Commercial Birthday: November 7 Glee Club 1, 2; Camera Club 2; Li brory I, 2; Banking 3; Radiotor Reporter 1 Memory: Tech Tourney Future: Stenotype Institute Smile ond the world smiles with you. BIONDO, ANGELA MARY 48 Porter Street Angie. Commercial Birthday: November 28 GAA I; 8osketboll letter 1 Future: Mcdicol secretory Speed they coll her, and is she fost except when coming to closs! BIRKEMOSE, MARIE M. 16 Elston Street College Birthday: June 20 Honor Guard 1; Bonking 1; Girls' Choir 1, 2; Entertainment Group I, 2, 3; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Grad- uation Chorus I, 2, 3; Nationol Honor A blush is beautiful, but often inconvenient. BOOS, ARTHUR WILLIAM 18 Sonborn Avenue Boozo. Gcnerol Birthday: September 28 Memory: Room 221 Pet Peeve: Bcrmudos and knee socks My thoughts were so profound and deep, my teochcrs thought I was osleep. BONANNO. CAROL ANN 23 Michigon Avenue Commercial Birthday: Jonuary 16 Memory: Special periods Future: Work for o while; then, who knows? Absence makes the heart grow fonder. BOURKE, FRANCINE P. 108 Boston Avenue Fronnie. Commercial Birthdoy: July 21 Memory: Sophomore homeroom Future: IBM operator Pet Peeve: 8us drivers The best is yet to come. BOVERNICK, DEANNA 38 Lincoln Parkway Dee. College Birthdoy: December 14 GAA 1, 2, 3; Executive Board; Proc- tor 2; GAA letters ond pin Memory: Room 25 during Special Future: Morriage Pet Peeve: A '37 Ford Unrcmcmbcrcd octs of love ond kindness are the best portion of a man's life. 8RADLEY, JAMES H. 40 Benton Rood Jamie. College 8irthdoy: April 12 Glee Club 2; Graduation Chorus 2; Track 1, 2, 3; Letter 2, 3 Memory: A girl colled J. J. Future: College The best things in life are free. BRADY, JOHN F., JR. 85 Prospect Street Jackie. General Ci'thdoy: April 15 Footboll 2, 3; Football letter When in doubt follow orders. BRENNAN, JAMES F. 62 Evergreen Avenue College Track 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2. 3 Twenty BROGLINO, RICHARD T. 69 Gront Street College Birthdoy: November 3 Memory: Two golden ycors in Itolion Future: Northeastern University, I hope It wos liberty to stride along my cell from side to side. BRONGO, LEONORA D. 38 Harrison Street Lee. Commercial Birthday: April 23 Red Cross 1, 2; Radiator Reporter I; Bonk I; Proctor I; Cheerleader 1,3; Assistant Proctor 3 Memory: Senior Prom Future: Business school With o great personality and a smile for oil. BROWN, ROBERTA JEAN 204 Pcorl Street Bunny. General Birthdoy: November IS Future: Navy Pet Peeve: Elvis Presley After the coffee, things ain't so bod. BRUNO, VINCENT C. 98 Thurston Rood Vinny. General 8irthdoy: July 30 Football 3 Memory: Or. Murroy's homeroom Future: Service BUCKLEY, M. HELEN 8A Cedor Street Lon. Commercial Birthday: March 5 Girls' Glee Club 2 Memory: Sophomore year Future: Hoirdresser I'm not quiet; I'm just dreaming. BURKE, JOHN PATRICK 123 Wolnut Street Trigger. Scientific Birthdoy: July 22 Memory: Tech Tourney Future: College Nothing is constont but chongc. BURLAMACHI, DONALD P. 16A Spring Street Burly. General 8irthdoy: June 24 Future: Air Force Honor and progress is the key to success. BURLAMACHI, JOHN J. 79 E'ectric Avenue Generol Birthdoy: August 18 Memory: Tech Tourney Future: Service Pet Peeve: Sixth periods This generation of Americans hos a rendezvous with Destiny. BURNETT, NORMA 11 Summit Street Commercial Birthday: August 20 Girls' Glee Club I, 2, 3; Girls' Choir 1, 2; Entertainment Group, 1, 2, 3; Bonking I; Library I Memory: Specials in Room 24 Future: Dentol hygienist A life with a smile is a life worth while. 8UTORI, JEAN MARIE 26 Vine Street Jeonie. College 8irthdoy: May 15 8onkmg I, 2, 3; Homeroom Treas- urer 1, 2 Future: Scors Roebuck Life is but a dream. BYERS, JEAN CATHERINE 18 Mead Street Jcannic. Commercial Birthdoy: August 13 Rodiotor Reporter 1; Honor Guard 1 Future: Secretory Speech is silver: silence is gold. CABRAL, LYDIA 1004 Broadwoy Lyd. Commercial Birthdoy: November 7 Future: Work and sovc Pet Peeve: School Good things come in small packages. Twenty-one CAFARELLA, JOSEPH D. 76 Oak Street Cof. College Birthday: June 30 Basketball 3, Baseball 3; Letters m Basketball, Boscball. Memory: Tech Tourney Future: College Pet Peeve: Onions The patient one will succeed. CALDWELL, MARILYN JANET 5 Avon Street Lynn. College Birthday: November 20 Bank Corps I; Bonk Treasurer I, 2. Radiator Reporter 2; GAA I Memory: Tech Tourney '55 Future: College Pet Peeve: The gropcvme It's nice to be important, but more important to be nice. CALLAHAN, PAULA JEAN 84 Gordon Street Commercial Birthday: November 9 Honor Guard Memory: '55 Tech Tourney Future: Airline hostess Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning Hobby: Record collections The only way to hove o friend is to be one. CALVERT, ELIZABETH G. 99 Orchard Street Mildo. Commercial Birthdoy: February 2 Maiorettc 1 Memory: Jack Future: Telephone operotor, marriage Pet Peeve: Boys who wcor white bucks Her eyes they twinkle; whot o lovely smile; o girl whose friendship is well worthwhile. CAMPBELL, JOAN A. 17 Oliver Street Soupie. Commercial Birthdoy: May 7 Memory: Junior ycor Future: Housewife Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning Hobby: Talking Good things come in little packages. CAMPBELL, JOYCE ELAINE 51 Holl Avenue Soupy: Commercial Birthdoy: August 22 Yearbook Staff 3 Memory: Room 27 Future: Model Pet Peeve: Conceited boys A friend is one who understands and is still a friend. CAMERANO, ROSEMARIE 20 Preston Road Hildo. Commercial Birthdoy: October 12 Memory: '55 Tech Tourney Future: Telephone operator Pet Peeve: Boys with greosy hoir Sometimes I am lazy I agree; but o success in life I intend to be. CAMPO, LENA SANDRA 275 Summer Street Shorty. Commercial Birthday: July 16 Future: Medical secretory To err is human; to forgive, divine. CAPRIULO. MARY ROSF 57 Francesco Avenue Commercial Birthday: July 28 Entertainment Group 2, 3; Girls' Glee Club 2, Girls' Choir 2; SHS Glee Club 2 Memory: Junior History closs Future: Boston University Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning A sunny disposition defies all clouds. CAREY, CARL 32 Knowlton Street Gcncrol CARLSON, ROBERTA L. 104 Belmont Street Bobbie. Commercial Birthdoy: April 18 Bowling 2; Swimming 1; Overload- ing 2, 3 Future: Airline hostess Pet Peeve: Work Always be prepared for what's ohcad. CARR, SANDRA JEAN 41 Franklin Street Sondi. Commercial Birthdoy: May 24 Memory: October, 1956; Summers in Maine Future: Secretory Pet Peeve: Homework Up with the chin; out with a grin. Twenty-two CARUSO, ROBERT S. 45 Simpson Avenue Bobbo. College Boskctboll 1, 2, 3; Boscboll 2, 3; Basketball letters Memory: Mr. Sullivan's History closs Future: College Pet Peeve: Middle name Silence is golden; but to me it's terrifying. CARVALHO, RONALD MANUEL 9 Marion Street Ron. College COD 2 Memory: Three years at SHS Future: Engineering Pet Peeve: Snobby girls In God we trust; all others, cosh. CASTOR, RICHARD G. 69 Bay State Avenue Dick. Rctoil Birthdoy: August 24 Banking I, 2; Traffic Squod 2 Memory: 1955 Tech Tourney Pet Peeve: Homework We grow old too soon and smart too late! CHAMPOUX, JOSEPH E. 217 Willow Avenue Pamper. College Birthdoy: February 18 Bond 1, 2 Memory: Senior yeor. Room 152 Future: Own business Pet Peeve: Anti-Science fiction rcoders To coch his own. CHAPMAN, JOAN E. 215 Powder House Boulcvord Joni. College Birthday: August 15 Honor Guard 1; Glee Club 1, 2; En- tertainment Group 2; Librory As- sistant 2; Cor check representa- tive 2; Cheerleader 2 Memory: Junior Prom Future: Nursing Pet Peeve: Toll boys with peg pants. CHARBONNIER, EDWARD W. 107 Hcoth Street Ed. Commercial Birthday: August 24 Memory: 1955 Tech Tourney Future: United States Government position Pet Peeve: Little kids You're never too old to graduotc CHRISTO, JOSEPHINE 26 Lowden Avenue Jody. Commercial Birthdoy: May 6 Future: Airline stewardess Pet Peeve: 3rd period senior yeor A word to the wise is sufficient. CHRISTOPHER, MARIE C. 6 Whcoflond Street Chris. Commercial Birthday: November 6 Memory: Tommy Future: Receptionist Pet Peeve: United States Morinc Corps Beware! CIMILDORO, ROSE L. 438 Medford Street Dusty: Commercial Birthday: October 2 Radiator Reporter 2 Memory: First day ot Somerville High Future: Hairdresser Pet Peeve: School A quiet tongue shows a wise head. CIOFFI, JULIE L. 5 Bond Street Commercial Birthday: November 18 Memory: Junior Prom Pet Peeve: Boys who wear white bucks Oon't soy oil you know, but know oil you say. CIPRIANO, BARBARA ANN 35 Honcock Street Commercial Birthdoy: April I Memory: Tech Tourney 1955 Future: Marriage Pet Peeve: Conceited people Life is what you make it. CLERI, LUDOVICO JOHN 35 Bonks Street Luddy. Gcncrol Birthdoy: April 14 Memory: December 13, 1953 Future: X-Ray technician Take everything with a smile. Twenty-three CLOUGH, KATHERINE E. 58 Flint Street Commerciol Birthdoy: October 10 Pet Peeve: French Memory: Miss McConn Oh how I love the close of the doy. COAKLEY, ELLEN ELIZABETH 35 Columbus Avenue Commerciol Birthdoy: October 1 Bonk Corps 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Prize winner in Poster Snapshot Planning Contest 2 Memory: Sophomore year Future: Secretory Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning A smile isn't worth onything until you give it owoy. COLE, REGINA WILLA 41 Walnut Street Reggie. General Birthday: October 25 Pioyers' Club 2, 3; Portia 3; Cheer- leader 3; Assistant Pr«ct r 2; Radiator Reporter 2; GAA 2 Memory: November 3, 1956 Pet Peeve: Wiffles A friendly word, a friendly smile, equals a friendship well worth- while. COLLINS, PATRICIA ANN 26 Maine Avenue Pat. Commercial Birthday: December 31 Poster Contest S25 Bond 2 Memory: Tech Tourneys Future: Secretary Pet Peeve: Si.ly boys It seems to me she is very shy, but nevertheless she'll get by. COBINO, DOROTHY M. 34 Otis Street Dotty. Commercial Birthday: June 30 Memory: My Senior ycor Future: Business school Pet Peeve: Boys that can't donee It's a friendly heart thot has many friends. COCHRAN, DONALD FRANCIS 218 Willow Avenue General Football I, 2, 3; Track I, 2; Foot- boll letters 2, 3 Memory: Mr. Kelly's Business Man- agement closs Pet Peeve: Physics Silence is a golden virtue. COFFEY, GERALDINE L. 162 Lowell Street Gerry. Commerciol Birthday: February 18 Memory: 6th periods in 321 Pet Peeve: Kay Arnopp Always in haste, but never in a hurry. COLBURN, JANICE ANN 21 Tcelc Avenue Jan. Commercial Birthday: March 9 Bank Corps 1, 2, 3; Honor Guard 1 Memory: Sophomore history Future: Marriogc Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Success is getting whot you want; hoppiness is wanting whot you hove. CONLIN, SANDRA MARY 22 Barton Street Sandy. Commerciol 8irthdoy: July 6 Memory: Junior Prom, 1956 Hobby: Tolking on telephone Pet Peeve: Knee socks Happy, sweet, full of fun; known and loved by everyone. CONNOLLY, ARLENE MARY 54 Puritan Road Artie. Commercial Birthdoy: October 29 Treasurer 1, 3; Proctor 3; Glee Club 2; Choir 2; Entertainment Group 2, 3 Memory: Junior History Future: Secretary Pet Peeve: Loud people Her pleasing personality and ready smile is loved by oil. CONRAD, WILLIAM LEO 36 Columbus Avenue Bill. Rctoil 8irthdoy: October 17 Entertainment Group 1, 2; Boys' Glee Club 1, 2 Memory: Tech Tourney, 1955 Pet Peeve: Knee socks A smile goes a long way. CONTE, ELVIRA A. 13 Bartlett Street Vera. Commercial Birthday: May 13 Future: Office work Pet Peeve: Homework Always helpful, olways kind, girls like her are hard to find. Twenty-four CONWAY, JOYCE MARY 51 8urnside Avenue Joy. Commerciol Birthday: May 9 Homeroom banker 1, 2; homeroom Proctor 1; $5 prize m Clean-up, Fix-up, Paint-up contest 2 Memory: Summer of 1956 Future: Vctcrinorion Pet Peeve: Homework Think first before you leap. COOK, RICHARD A. 102 Belmont Street Cookie. General Birthday: October 4 Memory: Smoking in boys' room Future: Marines Pet Peeve: Girls smoking Where there is smoke there is fire. CORCORAN. JOHN P. 393 Washington Street Gcnerol Football 1, 2; Letters in footboll I, 2 Help those who need it. CORELLI, ELIZA8ETH E. 38 Upland Rood, Cambridge Blorvdy. College Birthday: November 23 Cheerleading 1, 2. 3; Honor Guard 1; Assistant Proctor 2; Swimming 1, Competitions I, 2 Memory: Lowell boskctboll gome, 1957 Future: College Pet Peeve: Boys with long hoir Voriety is the spice of life. CORKUM, JACQUELINE F. 99 Heath Street Jockic. College Proctor I; Library ossistont 2; Bonk Birthday: December 30 Corps 2 Memory: Senior year. Room 152 Future: Telephone Company Pet Peeve. Anti-Elvis people Let the good times roll. COSTA, CAROLANN F. 196 Boston Street, Dorchester Tex. General Birthday: November 21 8oscboll 1; Basketball 1 Memory: Tech Tourney Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Love mokes time pass; time makes love pass. COSTA, JANICE C. 65 Church Street Commercial Birthday: November 24 Memory: Summer of 1956 Future: Secretory Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning Never put off until tomorrow what you can do todoy. COSTANZO, JOSEPH J. 189 Lowell Street Joe. College 8irthday: July 16 Science Fair winner 2 Memory: Spanish class Future: Armed Forces Pet Peeve: Teachers Let me leove this pleasant spot; education I hove not. COUGHLIN, CHARLOTTE K. 65 Flint Street Birthday: January 22 Portia 1, 2, Vice-President 3; Ploy- ers' Club I, 2, Secretory 3; GAA 1, 2, Executive Board 3; Notional Honor Society 2, 3; Rodiotor 1, 2, Yearbook staff 3; Bodmmton 1, 2, Coptam 3 Memory: Tech Tourney There is no glory like a foithful friend. COURTNEY, LEONARD JAMES 11 Main Avenue Boopsy. Commercial Birthdoy: July 10 Memory: Mr. Flynn's English class Pet Peeve: Girls Take from my life oil worry and core, and put in their place a soft orm choir. CRAWFORD, ANNIS E. 22 8illinghom Street General Birthday: October 24 Rodiotor Reporter 1, 2; Proctor 2; Cheerleader 2; Glee Club 1; En- tertainment Group 1, 2; Girls' Choir 1, 2 Memory: Senior English Pet Peeve: Big wheels Future: Telephone operotor CREEDON, TIMOTHY J. I 7 Mystic Street Slim. College Birthdoy: July 21 Proctor 3 Memory: The doy I walked into the wrong room. Future: Navy career Pet Peeve: 6th periods Value your time os you value your money. Twenty-five CRONIN, ANN E. 2 Eliot Street Commcrciol Birthdoy: Morch 7 Future: Business school Pet Peeve: Knccsocks Hobby: Dancing Memory: Tech Tourney No pillow is as soft as a cleat conscience. CROWE, PAUL E. 6 Putnam Street Commcrciol Birthday: November 21 Pet Peeve: Sixth periods Future: Bonkcr Winner take all. CROWLEY, JOHN R. 87 Yorktown Street Commercial Gillcr Thot's the woy the bread crumbles. CROWLEY, JOHN J. 93 Bromficld Road General Birthdoy: July 3 Pet Peeve: Driving racing boots Memory: Room 349 Future: Tugboat captain Seven sheets in the wind. CUNHA, HERBERT J. 254A Somerville Avenue Herb. Scientific 8irthdoy: October 31 Webster I; Civil Defense 2, 3, National Honor Society 2, 3; Boys' Stole 2 Pet Peeve: Girls with short haircuts Future: College Memory: Report cards and '55 Tech Tourney If it's a tosk, osk. CUNHA, ROBERT F. 12 Magnus Avenue Bob. College Birthday: June 20 Webster Debating Society Pet Peeve: New York Yankees Future: College Memory: '55 Tech Tourney Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it. CURTIN, WILLIAM A. 101 North Street Barney. College Birthday: April 11 Pet Peeve: Homework Memory: 1955 Tech Tourney Future: College Moke the most of what you arc. CUTONE, NANCY J. 30 Upload Road Nonce. Commercial Birthday: October 27 Pet Peeve: School Future: To find hoppiness Little friends may be great friends. CZAR, EVA M. 268 Powder House Boulevard Commercial Glee Club 1, 2 Birthdoy: October 4 Pet Peeve: Stair climbing Memory: Senior Prom Future: Morriogc Slow but sure. OA COSTA, NATALIE M. 57 Springfield Street Not. College Birthdoy: Jonuory 18 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entcrlam ment Group 1, 2, 3 Pet Peeve: Spoiled brots Hobby: Music and Marines Memory: Seniors of '55 Future: Teaching The woy to be hoppy is to make others so. OAIGLE, RICHARD A. 17 Fountain Avenue Dick. General Birthdoy: March 16 Where the snow goes, I go. DALEY, DAVID A. 65 Rogers Avenue Dove. Commercial Birthdoy: November 21 Pet Peeve: Working; never enough money or sleep Hobby: Ploying cords ond bowling Memory: Sophomore class—Miss Ayers 144 Future: Businessman Like father, like son. Twenty-six OARGIE, JUDITH I. 225 Cedar Street Louie. Commercial Birthday: November M Glee Club I. 2; Bank 1 Pet Peeve: Blue Monday Memory: Class Day and Graduation Future: Secretory DAVIDIO, RICHARD J. 92 Powder House Boulevard Irish. College Baseball 1, 2 Pet Peeve: Smart girls Memory. Room 24 Birthday: June 10 Future: Making money A single sunbeam con drive away many shadows. DAVIDSON, GRAHAM L. 3 Summer Street Les. College Birthday: Morch 6 Banking I, 2, 3 Pet Peeve: Homework Memory: '55 Tech Tourney Future: College I came, I sow, I left. DAY, GEORGE W. 39 Mcochom Street G-O. College Birthdoy: November 1 Band 1, 2, 3 Pet Peeve: People who hate Dizzy Gillespie's music Memory: Pushing a certain 1937 Ford Future: Business Give me o horn; I'll woke 'em up. DEAN, BARBARA A. 187 Beacon Street Proctor I; Assistant Proctor 2, Rodiotor Reporter 3 Pet Peeve: Persistent boys Memory: Homeroom 206 Future: Secretory Life is only what you moke it. DEARDON, EDWARD A. 40 Memoriol Road Whitcy. College Birthday: August 11 Pet Peeve: Anti-Yank fans Memory: Tech Tourney Future: College Tutti Frutti. DeCOSTA, JOAN R. 29 Chandler Street Generol 8irthdoy: January 20 Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entertainment Group 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 2; Radiator Reporter 1, 2 Pet Peeve: Obnoxious boys Hobby: Books, speed, music Memory: The time after the lost bell Whot, me worry? DeCOURCEY, JOSEPH R. 105 Willow Avenue Corkey. Commercial Birthdoy: May 30 Pet Peeve: Teochcrs Memory: Miss Ayers' World History class Better fresh than stale. DeFRANCO, ALICE G. 14 Dresden Circle Loss. Commercial Birthdoy: January 27 Sophomore Glee Club I; Girls' Glee Club 1, 2; Entertainment Group 2; Honor Guard 1 Pet Peeve: People who loaf Memory: A leaky roof When the orgument flores up, the wise man quenches it with silence. DELEMOS, SHIRLEY L. 46 Laurel Street Shirk Commercial Birthdoy: August 30 Homeroom Bonkcr 1, 2, 3; Proc-- tor 1 Pet Peeve: Conceited people Future: Secretory She who hos patience con hove whot she will. DEMINSKE, JOYCE V. 87 Putnam Road Commercial Birthdoy: October 5 Pet Peeve: Knee socks Future: Marry a millionaire What's life for, if not for fun? DeMITA, DOROTHY M. 13 Howe Street Dot. College Birthdoy: August 18 Executive Committee; Vice-President Senior closs; Student Council, 1, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Rodiotor Staff 2, 3; Cheerleader 2, 3; Portia 1, 2, President 3; Yearbook Stoff 3; National Honor Hoppmess is living for others. Twenty-seven DcSIMONE, THOMAS R. 8 Avon Street Fots. Scientific Birthday: December 10 Pet Peeve: Boston Red Sox Memory: Tech Tourney '55 He who loughs lost, laughs best. DcSOUZA, ROSEMARY A. 68 Ossipee Rood Rosie. Commercial Birthday: Moy 9 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2 Pet Peeve: Homework Memory: Junior homeroom Future: Morrioge Live dangerously. DcVELLIS, ROBERT F. 46 Garrison Avenue Bob. Commercial Birthday: Moy 5 Pet Peeve: Girls over 6 feet Hobby: Cors Memory: Tech Tourney Future: Service Life is just a bowl of cherries. DcVELLIS, RONALD C. 79 Boston Street Ronnie. College Birthday: November 8 Trock I; Cross Country 1 Pet Peeve: Long shirts Memory: The cloy fight Hobby: Girls Future: College Don't do today what you can put off until tomorrow. DEWAR, KENNETH R. 192 Powder House Boulevord Ken. Scientific Birthday: September 23 Cross Country I; Key Club 2, Treasurer 3; National Honor Pet Peeve: Messy snow shovclcrs Memory School fire Future: College Quality, not quantity. DEWAR, WALTER L. 192 Powder House Boulevard Scientific Birthday: September 23 Key Club 2, 3; Proctor 2; Election Commission 2; Cross Country 1; National Honor Pet Peeve: Crowded corridors Memory: The school fires Future: College Thought is deeper than speech. DiCHIAPPARI, MARY C. 12 Montrose Street Commercial Birthday: May 16 Notional Honor Pet Peeve: Typewriters in Room 231 Memory: '55 Tech Tourney Future: Office work If God be for me, who con be against me? DiCIACCIO, DOROTHEA J. 26 Linden Street Dolly: Commercial Birthday: April 8 Civil Defense 2, 3; 8onkmg 1, 2, Memory: My seventeenth year Hobby: Smiling Future: Secretary I'd rather be imall and shine than be big and cast a shadow. DICK, JOAN E. 59 Conwcll Avenue Commercial Birthday: Februory 20 Band, 1, 2, 3; Bank Corps 1, 2, 3, Girls' Glee Club 2, 3; Proctor 3; Entertoinment Group 2, 3 Pet Peeve: All-girl classes Future: Secretory A true friend is a friend forever. DIEHL, JANET E. 10 Clifton Street Commercial Birthday: September 7 Pet Peeve: Loud girls Memory: Miss Leach Future: Switchboard operator DiFONZO. NANCY A. 25 Preston Road Non. Commercial Birthday: May 4 Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morn- ing Memory: Room 321 Future: Secretary A life with o smile is a life worth- while. DiFUSCO, ANGELO D 82 Grant Street Angie. College Birthdoy: December 5 Basketball 1 Pet Peeve: Girls Memory: School fire Future: University of Moss. All good things must come to an end. Twenty-eight DiLEO, MARY A. 29 Auburn Avenue Louello Persons. Commercial Birthdoy: April 19 Pet Peeve: Shy boys Memory: Short bond Future: Secretory Full of life ond full of fun. she is always on the run. DiLIEGRO, NICHOLAS 41A Boston Street Genero I Coll me anything but early. DILLMAN, DORIS E. 25 Moore Street Do Do. Gcncrol Treasurer of homeroom Proctor 3 Pet Peeve: Elvis Memory: '55 Tech Tourney Future: Mount Auburn Hospital I'll turn over o new leaf. DiPASQUALE, PAUL A 59 Irving Street College Football 1, 2, 3; Footboll letters 2, 3 Pet Peeve: Short girls' hair cuts Memory: '55 Tech Tourney Future: Chemist To err is human; to forgive, divine. DiSALVO, DOLORES M. 82 Ten Hills Rood College Birthday: October 28 Pet Peeve: Boys Memory: School Fire Future: College Do unto others os you wish them to do unto you. DiSARCINA, ANTHONY J. 19 Rossmore Street D. C. Scientific Birthdoy: November 8 Baseball I, 2; Webster 1; Cross Country 1; Civil Defense 2, 3; Notional Honor Society 2, 3; Groduotmg with honor Pet Peeve: Girls with long hair Memory; '55 Tech Tourney Future: College Do as I say, not os I do. DOHERTY, JOHN P 64A Gordon Street Commercial Birthdoy: August 11 Hobby: Collecting iozz records. Future: U. S. Morinc Corps DONOVAN, RUTH E. 88 Vernon Street Kitty. Commercial Birthday: August 8 Pet Peeve: School Memory: June 11, 1956 Future: Airline hostess Hobby: Doncing A quiet tongue shows a wise hcod. DOUGLAS, JUANITA B. 60 Comcron Avenue Nito. Commercial Birthdoy: December 17 Glee Club 1, 2; Entertainment 1, 2; Girls' Choir 1, 2; Notional Honor Pet Peeve: Carrying home o file box Memory: Closs Day Future: Secretory A smile will olwoys help your per sonolity better than o frown. DOYLE, CAROL A. 131 Ten Hills Rood Commercial Birthday: September 6 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2 Pet Peeve: Work Memory: Senior ycor If at first you don't succeed, try, try ogoin. DRISCOLL. FRANCIS J 11 Greene Street Frank. College 8irthdoy: October 7 Notionol Honor Society 2, 3; Base- ball 2, 3; Election Commission 2, 3; Graduating with honor Pet Peeve: Knee socks Memory: '55 Tech Tourney Future: College And oway we go' DUARTE, CATHERINE J. 105 Beacon Street Cothy. Commercial Birthdoy: December 17 Banking 1, 2, 3 Pet Peeve: SHS crowded buildings Future: Business school A word to the wise is sufficient. Twenty-nine DUCHARME, LEO JOSEPH 250A Somerville Avenue Commercio I Birthdoy: Jonuory 28 Bonk 1, 2; Closs Ooy Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Ycorbook Stott; Election Commission I Memory: Tech Tourney '55 Future: College Pet Peeve: Girls' porents Hold the Fort! I'm coming. DURLING, JOHN FRANCIS 23 Thorpe Street Jockie. Commerciol Birthdoy: Moy 24 Future: Novy Jock ot oil trodes, moster of none. DUSSAULT, LEO RICHARD 5 Comcron Avenue Ducc. General Birthdoy: May 27 Oldest man in the high school. DWYER, ELIZABETH GAIL 63 Simpson Avenue Gail. Commerciol Bonking I Birthdoy: Moy 20 Pet Peeve: Boys who drink too much Future: Housewife Few people get into trouble without their own help. DWYER, JOHN F. 35 Sydney Street John. Commercial Birthdoy: October 19 Memory: Tech Tourney '55 Future: U. S. Government job Pet Peeve: Little kids Somcdoy I'll smorten up. EARLEY, CAROLE ANN 17 Cottage Avenue Kitty. College 8irthdoy: April 3 Ploycrs' Club I, 2, 3; Art Club 1, 2, 3; Scholarship Ploy 2; GAA 1, 2 Future: Work, wedding bells Pet Peeve: Having to be o con- formist Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. EDGAR, JEAN L. 28 Holl Street Commercial Birthdoy: Fcbruory 2 Banking 2, 3 Memory: English closs Future: Secretarial school Pet Peeve: Filing A smile is like o hcodlight. It Icods to o pleosant train of thoughts. ELWIN, WALTER E., JR. 104 Centrol Street Bud. General A Birthdoy: October 6 Bose bo 11 1, 2 He who does nothing mokes no mistakes. ERICKSON, KATHLEEN MARIE 43 Robinson Street Kothy. Commercial Memory: Retailing closs ond Miss Connolly. Pet Peeve: Stuck-up girls Love ond mornoge is life's sweet song. ERICKSON, MARGARET LOUISE 9 Elmwood Street Peggy. Commerciol Birthdoy: August 22 Memory: Pre-driving closs Future: Typist Pet Peeve: Serious people If laughter were o crime, she is a moster criminal. FABBRI, DIANA NORMA 84 Joques Street Ointy. Generol Birthdoy: Jonuory 8 Drum ond Bugle Corps 1, 2; Bad- minton 3; Ployers' Club 3; Assist- ant Bonk Treasurer 3 Pet Peeve: Conceited cops Youth is o blunder; monhood a struggle; old age o regret. FAIRWEATHER, GORDON H. 135 Hudson Street Gordie. Generol Troffic Squad 2, 3; Bond 1; Lunch room staff 1, 2; Sheet mctol aword 1; Woodworking 2 Memory: Tech Tourney Future: Novy P. G. Pet Peeve: Stuck up girls Pity those whom noture obuses, but never those who abuse noture. Thirty FALLS, ELEANOR M. 18 Paulina Street Ellie. Commercial Birthday: July 13 Memory: Tech Tourney Future: Office work Pet Peeve: Homework Eyes so blue, sweeping lashes, too. FARRELL, ROBERT A. 84 Governor Wmthrop Rood Gonerol Football 2, 3 Memory: The fire Future: College Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning It's nice to get up in the morning, but it's nicer to stay in bed. FERRARI, COLUMBA 94 Bromfield Road Bunny. Commercial 8irthdoy: October 11 Future: Private secretary Hope springs eternal in the humon breost. FERRAZZANI, LOUIS R. 200 Broadway Noodles. College Birthday: August 21 Pet Peeve: Girls in general Hobby: Hot Rods Memory: Junior Prom Life is but a wolking shadow. FERRONE, LENA M. 11 Hill Street Lee. College Birthdoy: December 8 Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Honor Guard 2; Miss Portio, 1955 Memory: Senior Prom Future: School, marriage Pet Peeve: Quarrels Love is a thing colled Joe. FIDALGO, LAWRENCE FREDERICK 47 Fremont Street Lonny. College Birthday: June 4 Baseball I, 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Hockey 1, 3; Track 2 Memory: Moose Hagopian, Jo- vial Brennon Pet Peeve: Sixth periods Never soy die! FIELDS, CAROL ANN 4 Whitman Street Co lege Birthday: September 23 Radiator Staff 1, 2, Editor-in-Chief 3; Portia I, 2, Secretory 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Bank Corps 1, 2; No- tional Honor Society 2, 3; Editor- in-Chief Yearbook; Groduoting with honor Memory: English Classes A cheery smile makes everything worthwhile. FIORE, MARIE KATHERINE 20 Arlington Street Kitty. Commercial Birthdoy: September 23 Rodiotor Staff 1; Red Cross 3 Pet Peeve: Conceited people A smile is like a melody. FIORELLO, FRANCIS JOHN 12A Nashua Street Confucius. Commercial Birthday: Jonuory 19 COD I, 2; Traffic Squod 2 Memory: Miss Connolly Pet Peeve: Homework The way to double your money is to fold it. FITZPATRICK, MARILYN RUTH 79 Shore Drive Fitz. Commercial Birthdoy: April 12 Library ossistont 1; Red Cross rep- resentative 1; Pep Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2 Memory: Senior Prom of '55 Future: Typist Pet Peeve: Boys that aggravate me. A friend in need is o friend indeed. FLAMMIA, PHILIP J. 70 Mystic Avenue Phil. Commercial Birthday: July 10 Rodiotor reporter 3 Memory: Room 327, Miss Moore Future: Marine Pet Peeve: Short girls Great men never feel great; small men never feel small. FLEMING, CAROL E. 116 Ten Hills Rood Commercial Birthdoy: Morch 20 8onkmg 1; Rodiotor Reporter 3; Honor Guord 1, 2 Memory: Junior lunch and prom Future: College Pet Peeve: M.P.C. A friends is one who steps in when the world steps out. Thirty-one FOLEY, MICHAEL F. 361 Woshmgton Street Mike. Commerciol Glee Club I Pet Peeve: Work, noisy girls, sixth periods. Future: U. S. Army There's olwoys tomorrow. FOPPIANO, JOSEPH V. 50 Kent Street Joe. College Birthdoy: Jonuory 17 Hobby: Hockey games Pet Peeve: Girls looking in mirrors Memory: Chemistry explosion Future: College All's well thot ends well. FOWKE, BRUCE B. 10 Woods Avenue Moose. College Birthday: November 8 Memory: The fire Future: Unknown Pet Peeve: Jr. Elvis Presleys Don't be cruel. FOWLER, MARY F. 35 Harvard Street Commerciol 8irthdoy: September 17 Memory: Tech Tourney '55 Future: Legol secretary A life with a smile is a life worthwhile. FRONGILLO, MICHAEL 251 Summer Street Little Itoly. College Birthday: September 2 Boys' Glee Club 1, 2; SHS Glee Club 1, 2; Bonking 1, 2; Junior Night Committee; Notional Honor Society Memory: Ancient History in Room 29 No day con be uneventful save in ourselves alone. FROST, MARIE A. 2 Josephine Avenue Frosty. Commercial Birthday: July 13 Bowling I, 2 Memory: Business Organization Future: Professional hobo Pet Peeve Buzzer in the west basement must go. FUCCIONE, PAUL J. 20 Wheatland Street Fush. College Birthday: December 28 Memory: Tech Tourney Future: College Pet Peeve: Physics The greatest is yet to come. FULGINITI, THERESA MARIA 10 Hersey Street Commercial Birthdoy: Februory 16 Memory: Senior year at SHS Pet Peeve: Conceited boys She may look quiet, but look again. FUNDEKLIAN, VIRGINIA HELEN 21 Vermont Avenue Ginger. Gcnerol Birthdoy: June 23 Sophomore cheerleader; Homeroom treasurer 2 Future: Nursing Pet Peeve: Snobbishness Shall I compare thee to o summer's doy? GALE, NORMA RITA 7 Wheeler Street Gale. Commercial Memory: Room 29 Future: Private secretory Pet Peeve: Elvis Presley A smile goes a long way. GALLO, JOSEPH I. 77A Fremont Street Joe. College 8irthdoy: September 17 Aviation Club 1 Memory: Tech Tourney Future: College Pet Peeve: Teachers who demand neckties Gonno rip it up. GANOOLFI, NANDA MARY ANN 180 Elm Street Nan. Commerciol Birthday: August 6 Swimming, 1; Glee Club 1, 2; No- tional Honor Society 2; Bus tick ets 2, 3; Graduation Chorus 3; Graduating with honor Memory: Tech Tourney and Glee Club Future: Medical secretory Hope for the best; expect the worst; take whatever comes. Thirty-two GARIBOTTO, GLORIA M. 19 Porter Street Gtor. Commercial Birthdoy: June 14 Memory: Cooking class Future: Secretary Pet Peeve: Homework It's nice to be important, but more important to be nice. GERRIOR, EVELYN K. 18 Dana Street Evie. Commercial Birthday: August 21 Honor Guard 1, 2; Radiator Re- porter 3 Memory: Senior ycor Future: Receptionist Pet Peeve: Loud people Laugh orvd the world loughs with you. GlANNELLI, JOSEPH LEO 20 Gilman Terrace General Birthdoy: July 16 Memory: Tech Tourney Future: Air Force Love of life is good; love of honor is better. GIANNELLI, LEONA MARY 20 Gilmon Terrace Lcala. Commercial Birthdoy: September 19 Memory: History Class 1956 Future: Telephone Company Pet Peeve: Sideburns (except Elvis Presley's) Hair dork, eyes brown; we hove yet to sec her frown. GIANNOTTI, NICHOLAS RICHARD 6 Nevada Street Nicky. College Birthdoy: Jonuory 6 Pet Peeve: Knee socks The only woy to have a friend is to be one. GIBBONS, JOSEPH B. 74 Josephine Avenue Joe. General Birthday: August 22 Memory: Pushing cars Future: Office work Be kind to dogs, cots, ond teachers. GIBSON, ELIZABETH E. 58 Myrtle Street Gibby. Commercial Birthdoy: January 22 Bowling I Pet Peeve: Homework Memory: Sophomore year Future. Marriogc Better lotc than never. GIFFORD, CAROLE ANN 5 Adams Street Giffy. College Birthdoy: Moy 1 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entertain- ment 1, 2, 3; Ploycrs' Club 2, 3; Chorus 1,2, 3; Art Club 2, Treas- urer 3; Student Council 1, 3 Memory: Beautiful summers after horrible winters Wotch out for those swinging doors. GIFFORD, CLAIRE E. 5 Adorns Street Giffy. College Birthdoy: Moy 1 Badminton 1; Girls' Glee Club 1; Secretary 2; Girls' Choir 1, 2; En fertoinment Group 1, 2, 3 Memory: Tcochers' lunchroom Future: Lob technician Pet Peeve: Being called Corole You cannot get rid of a temper by losing it. GIORDANO, ROBERT FRANCIS 79 Governor Winthrop Rood 8utch. College Birthdoy: February 29 Class President 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Key Club 1; Entertainment Group 1, 2, 3; S. H. S. Chorus 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Good Government 1, 3; Executive Committee 1; Notional Honor 3 Memory: English class Future: College GIRAGOSIAN, CHARLES 58 Comcron Avenue Charlie. College Birthdoy: December 12 Bond 1 Memory: Tech Tourney '55 Pet Peeve: Moth A little spark con kindle a mighty blaze. GLYNN, ELINOR M. 15 Wyatt Street Ellic. College Birthdoy: October 8 Bodminton 1; Radiator Reporter 1 ; G. A. A. 1; Ployers' Club 1 Memory: Working in the lunchroom Future: Telephone Company Pet Peeve: Kneesocks The only woy to have o friend is to be one. Thirty-three GOODWIN, JOHN D. 1100 Broodway General Toke the bod with the good, and the good with the bad. GRAHAM, BONNIE MAY 38 Homilton Road College Birthday: Moy 31 Memory: September 10, 1956 Future: To marry a minister Pet Peeve: Pre-driving classes otter school GAA 1, 2; 8odminton 1, 2; Portia 1, 2, 3; Reporter 3; Bond I, 2 I'm going to live, live until I die! GRASSI A, ANTHONY 2 Greenville Street Tony Boys' Glee Club; Entertainment Group; Closs Day Chorus; Gradu- ation Doy Chorus 1, 2; Track 3 Memory: Senior year Future: New York Acodcmy of Dra- motic Arts Pet Peeve: 8:00 Bell Lough at the world, ond all thot's good is yours. GRASSIA, JOSEPHINE F. 59 Concord Avenue Jo. Commercial Birthday: May 15 Boskctball 2, 3; Proctor 1; GAA 1, 2, 3; Honor Guord 2; Letter in Boskctball 2; M. I. T. Science Fair in Biology Future: Office work Pet Peeve: School work Jo likes to hove a lot of fun. GRECO, VIRGINIA P. 379 Broodway Ginny. Commercial Birthday: September 12 Pet Peeve: Sixth periods Memory: Senior year Future: Secretory GREGOIRE, ROSE M. 20 Kensington Avenue Birthday: October 2 Your friendly work and smile some- how mokes life worthwhile. GRIECO, ANTHONY V. 22 Clyde Street Tony. General Birthday: February 1 Future: Radiotricion Up, up, my friend and quit your books. GRIFFIN, EDWARD JAMES 63 Newton Street Eddie. College Birthdoy: March 20 Memory: Tech Tourney Gomes '55 Future: Northeastern University Pet Peeve: Long stairways Ah, why must life oil labor be? GRIFFIN, JUDITH MARIE 78 Newbury Street Pookie. Commercial Birthdoy: March 3 Future: Doncmg Those move easiest who hove learn- ed to dance. GRIFFIS, CATHERINE J. 326 Washington Street College Preparatory Birthdoy: April 18 Glee Club 1, 2; Banking 1, 2 Memory: Tech Tourney, the fires Future: Northcosfcrn University Pet Peeve: Alorm clocks Be sure you're right; then go oheod. GRISWOLD, DIANA JOY 46 Burnside Avenue Commercial Birthdoy: September 2 Bank Treasurer 1, 2, 3; Comero Club, I, 2 Memory: July 1, 1956 Future: Florist A friend is one who'll shore your cares today and still be here tomorrow. GUGLIETTA, JOHN P. 7 Allen Street Gugie. Commercial Birthdoy: April 6 Glee Club 1, 2; Entertainment Group 1, 2; Red Cross 1 Memory Tech Tourney 1955 Future: U. S. Navy All the world loves a lover. Thirty-four CUIDOBONI, MARIE LOIS 729 Somerville Avenue Commorciol Birthday: December 25 Art 1, 2 Memory: Office machines Future: Secretary Pet Peeve: History Wedding bells GUSIMINI, ROBERT J. 64 Sydney Street Gus. General Birthday: June 17 Future: College Pet Peeve: Women teochers Let the good times roll. HAGIGEORGES, ETHEL J. 7 Chester Avenue College Birthday: Fcbruory 26 Glee Club I, 2; Entertainment Group 2, 3; Girls' Choir 2 Memory: Special Period in Room 24 Future: College Pet Peeve: Silly boys Today's dreams become tomorrow's realities. HAGOPIAN, MARK N. 9 Austin Street Marcus. College Birthday: March 21 Pet Peeve: Taste is, so to speak, the microscope of the judgment. HALEY, DENNIS F. 16A Austin Street Tiger. General Birthdoy: July 31 Memory: Vocation in New Hamp- shire Future; Air Force, then College Pet Peeve: People who wouldn't soil me cor checks. So soon hath time, the subtle thief of youth. HALEY, LEONARD F. 299 Summer Street Lenny. Commercial Birthdoy: July 11 Memory: English 247 Future: School Pet Peeve: Homework Don't olways soy what you know, but olwoys know what you say. HAMWEY, JOHANNA 30 Forest Street Jo. Commercial Birthday: July 2 Honor Guard 1; Proctor 1, 2 Memory. Senior year in S. H. S. Pet Peeve: Silly boys I'm not arguing with you; I'm tell- ing you. HANNAFORD, NORMA G. 30 Summit Avenue Commercial Birthdoy: August 14 Bonk Corps 1, 2; Bowling 1; GAA 1; Pre-Driving 3 Memory: Tech Tourney Future: Secretory Pet Peeve: Stoirwoys It's nice to be noturol if you're naturally nice. HARDY, GEORGE JOHN 273 Medford Street Gcorgie. College Birthdoy: October 26 Memory: The opening day of my senior year Future: Engineer or Accountant Pet Peeve: Cheating The best things in life are frer HARRINGTON, CAROL ANN 620 Mystic Avenue Commercial HART, CAROL A. 29 Elston Street Commercial Birthday: December 17 Future: Dancing Pet Peeve: Kncesocks I only osk that fortune send a little more thon I con spcr.J. HAYDEN, MARGUERITE M. 44A Hancock Street Peglegs. Commercial Birthdoy: June 29 Pet Peeve: Smart boyfriends Memory: Sophomore year Hobby: Horseback riding Future: Housewife Thirty-five HERRA, MARY E. 165 Peorl Street Mary Loo. Commercial Birthday: September 25 Honor Guord 1; Proctor 3 Future: Secretory Pet Peeve: Books Memory: Senior year Moke no error; vote or Herro. HICKEY, JOSEPH M. 12 Dartmouth Street Joe. College Birthday: April 10 Memory: Room 247 Future: Radio Pet Peeve: Conceited people Let a smile hide your feelings. HIGGINS, BARBARA A. 31 Worwick Street Barb. Commercial Birthdoy: November 4 Art Club Memory: Junior Prom Future: Telephone Company Pet Peeve: Orchid cors Moke each day more important than the lost. HIGGINS, DON S. 90 School Street Higgy. Commercial Birthdoy: June 10 Memory: The Somerville-Medford bosketboll games Future: Work Pet Peeve: Pupils who wolk up your heels The best things in life ore free. HIGGINS, JOAN S. 11 Herbert Street Higgie. College Birthday: November 11 Glee Club 2, 3; Entertainment 2, 3; Girls' Choir 2, 3; Bond 1, 2 Memory: The walk from 241 to 332 to 341 Pet Peeve: Stairs One's outlook is a port of his vir- tue. HIGGINS, NANCY DIANE 90 School Street Menzie. Commercial Birthdoy: January 13 Bonk Corps 1; Red Cross 1; Rodi- tor 1 Memory: Tech Tourney '54-'55 Future: Office work Pet Peeve: Little pockctbooks Always o smile, never a frown. HIGHET, JAMES M. 17 Fronccsco Avenue Hymie. College Birthday: June 28 Band, 1. 2, 3 Memory: Miss Ayers and Economic Problems Future: University of New Hamp- shire Pet Peeve: Jeon Byers Keep a smile all the while. HOGAN, HENRY J. 34 Dickinson Street Honk. Commercial Birthdoy: October 16 8oscball 2, 3 Future: Army Behold! we know not onything. HOLLAND, ELAINE JOYCE 46 Morrison Avenue Commercial Birthdoy: August 10 Mojorette I, 2, 3; Honor Guard 1, 2; Junior Night Committee 2; Proctor 2, 3; National Honor 2, 3; Student Council Representa- tive 3 Memory: September 30, Junior year Future: Business school Full of pep, witty and gay, she knows the news of the day. HOMSY, PRISCILLA A. 118 Josephine Avenue Commercial Birthday: June 27 Bonking 1, 2 Memory: Junior year Future: Private secretory Pet Peeve: Waking up mornings The best things in life ore free. HOWARD, JUDITH EVELYN 17 Chctwynd Road College Birthday: April 8 Entertainment Group 1, 2; Girls' Choir I, 2; Band 1, 2; Pianist for Glee Club 1, 2; National Honor Society Memory: Mr. Berra Future: Medical secretory A smile is the whisper of a laugh. HUBBLE. SHIRLEY C. 71 School Street Red. Commerciol Future: Office work Pet Peeve: Boys who can't dance Wisdom is better thon rubies. Thirty-six HUBLEY, WALTER KENNETH 234 Pearl Street Wally. Gcncrol Birthday: Januory 23 Trock I; Assistant Proctor 1 Memory: The Girls Hove no fears; I've squeezed through all the other yeors. HUGHES, BAR8ARA A. 384 Highland Avenue Bobbie. Commercial Birthdoy: February 25 Memory: History closs of 1956 Pet Peeve: Kneesocks When in school she's very quiet; but when outside, she's a not HYMAN, LORRAINE 19 Buckingham Street Laurie. College 8irthday: March 9 Cheerleader 1; Radiator 2, 3; Bonk- ing 1, 2 Memory: Chccrlcading ot the Thanksgiving football game in my sophomore year Pet Peeve: People who don't smile. Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and you cry alone. IANNILLO, MARIE E. 18 Wesley Pork Commercial Birthdoy: September 10 Banking 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1 Memory: Junior Prom Pet Peeve: Boys' pants A winning smile ond o pleasant personality lead the way to success. HUGHES, EILEEN ANN 111 Pearson Rood Red. Commercial Birthdoy: September 20 Memory: 1955 Tech Tourney Future: Secretory Pet Peeve: Business Organization in room 327 Walk on you heels and no one will step on your toes. •� IAPPINI, BEATRICE 3 River Rood Bca. Commercial Birthdoy: October 26 Memory English 344 Future: Wedding bells Pet Peeve: Sloppy boys To be trusted is a greoter compli- ment than to be loved. HULSE, WILLIAM E 16 Cypress Street Bill. College Birthdoy: October 17 Memory: Sugar Hill, N. H. Pet Peeve: Weak screwdrivers Thot's life? HUNT, CAROLE S. 374 Highland Avenue Blondy. Commercial Birthday: October 14 Memory: Business Organization in Miss Moore's room 327 Future Work and night school Pet Peeve: Teachers who work foi their pay. It's nice to be important, but more important to be nice. HUSSELBEE, LORRAINE F. 5 Hawkins Street Commercial B rthdoy: November 26 Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Memory: Sophomore year Future: Secretary A winning smi e ond a plcosont personality lead the way to suc- cess. INOELICATO, MARIA S. 63 Edgor Avenue Rio. Commercial Birthday: December 26 Camero Club 1; BoskctboU 2; Bod- minton 2; Softball 2 Memory: 1955 Future: Office work Pet Peeve: Nervous people Lessons ore of priceless worth! IRVINE, LEONARD A. 46 Mount Vernon Street Lcnnic. College Birthdoy: September 26 Memory: Dr. Murroy's homeroom Future Northeastern University Pet Peeve: The lockers Sec ond hear all, but say nothing. JAMESON, RONALD ALLEN 93 Washington Street Ronnie. Commercial Memory: Junior year at SHS Birthday: November 9 Pet Peeve: Kneesocks Honesty is the best policy. Thirty-seven JELLISON, LORETTA A. 40 Packard Avenue Commercial Birthday September 16 Art Club 1 Memory: Tech Tourney 1955 Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Secretory Gentle in manner, stern in deed. JOHNSON. JAMES H. 278 Powder House Boulevard Commercial Birthday: Februory 26 Webster 2, Vice-President 3; Key Club 2, 3; Election Commission 2; Junior Prom Committee; Proc- tor 3; National Honor, 2, 3; Senior Night Committee Memory: Tech Tourney 1955 Pet Peeve: Homework Silence is golden. JOHNSON, JUDITH D. 29 Aldrich Street Sugor. College Birthday: January 13 Cheerleader 1, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Entertoinment Group 1, 2; Stu- dent Council I; Girls' Swimming 1 Memory: Jimmie Pet Peeve: Alarm clocks The heort is a better guide reoson, lAUklCAU Diru A DfN C thon 1 it V JUMNiUN, KIwnAKU r. 107 Hillsdale Rood College Birthday: April 21 Entertainment Group 1, 2, 3; Boys' ri Glee Club 1, 2; Webster 2, 3; Bond 1, 2, 3; Notionol Honor Memrry: Tech Tourney 1955 Pet Peeve: My excuses for not finishing homework on time Future: Boston College Mercy is justice; justice, mercy. JOHNSTON, CLIFFORD S. 8 Thatcher Street, Medford Commercial Red Cross I. 2; Traffic Squad 2; Players' Club 2 Just give me one more chance. JOYCE. MAUREEN A. 5 River Rood Commercial Birthday: April 1 Glee Club I, 2; Notional Honor 2, 3; Honor Guard 2; GAA 1; Proc- tor 1; Players' Cub I; Bowl- ing 1 Memory: Sophomore year Pet Peeve: Walking to dosses Future: Secretary She has o smile for every friend and a friend for every smile. unHIlHK !• Ur. KAYE. RUTHANNE L. 11 Dickson Street Ruthy. Commercial Birthday: June 20 National Honor; Radiator Stoff 2, 3. Comoro Club 1; Honor Guard 2; Players' Club 3, Reporter 2. 3; Junior Prom Decorations 2 Memory: Senior Prom Pet Peeve: West building stairs Future: Secretary ond writer A worm smile indicates a gentle soul ond an understanding hoort KELLEY, ROBERT H. 33 Colvin Street General Memory: Good times in Mr Scully's room Pet Peeve: Not being oble to sleep in school Nature mokes us vogobonds; the world mokes us respectoble. KELLEY, THOMAS F. 600 Mystic Avenue Flunkie. College Birthday: June 26 Memory: Special in room 27 Pet Peeve: Work Future: Air Force Thought is the seed of oction. KERR, SANDRA J. 292 Summer Street Sandy. Commercial Birthday: July 19 Room treasurer I, 2, 3 Memory: History class Pet Peeve: Slow drivers Future: To moke someone happy Mischief sparkles in her eyes ond her laughter never dies, KILEY, KATHERINE M. 46 Cedar Street Kathy. Commercial Birthday: August 16 Glee Club 1, 2; GAA; Bowling I; Swimming 1 Memory: Tech Tourney 1955 Pet Peeve: Boys that stare Future: To marry o certain tal!. dark, and handsome boy. Music mokes the world ond Kothy go round. KILLAM, JOANNE A. 81 Columbus Avenue Jo. College Birthday: June 10 Memory Tech Tourney '55 Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Marriage Tokc core thot no man deceive you. Thirty-eight KING, JEAN LORRAINE 65 Winslow Avenue Jeonnie. Commcrciol Birthday: Moy 2 Memory: Mr. Cannon Future: Typist Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. KUSHNER, HILDEGARDE S. 375 Broadwoy College Birthday: Morch 19 Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2, 3; Civil Defense Sec- retary 2, 3; Notional Honor 2, 3; Rodiator Stoff 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 2, 3; Reporter 3; Portia 3 Memory: Mr. O'Brien's English class Future: Psychology Our sweetest songs ore those that tell of saddest thoughts. LA CAPRIA, CAROL A. 97 Willis Avenue Cappic. Commercial Birthday: October 8 Room Treasurer I, 2, 3; GAA 1; Bonking 1, 2, 3 Memory: Miss Ayers Future: Secretory check representative 2; Assistant Proctor I, 3 Memory: 5th period snacks Pet Peeve: Boys named Johnny Future: Joey Love rrvony, hole few, ond always paddle your own canoe. LAGOMARSINO, MARY ANN M. 44 High Street College Birthday: August 13 Treasurer 1, 2 Memory: Last yeor ot Western Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Nursing It is cosy to be hoppy when you look ot the bright side of life. Where ony mischief hos begun. she's olways there fun. and full of LA DANYL, BRENDA M. ■ 39 Myrtle Street Commcrciol Birthdoy: July 7 Swimming 1; 8odminton 1, 2; Cor r LAM8ERT, WALTER H. 158 Morrison Avenue Gcncrol Birthday: June 4 Pet Peeve: Bermuda shorts Future: Field representative He is all foult who hath no foult at all. LARKINS, WILLIAM F. 7 Mosslond Street Commercial Birthday: Januory 22 Memory: Miss Connolly Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Work Little things meon o lot. LA SCALA, GERALDINE 82 Concord Avenue Gerry. Commercio! Birthdoy: Morch 2 Banking 1, 2, 3 Memory: Tech Tourney Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Future: Secretory Laugh ond the world laughs with you. LAYTE, JANETTE M. 33 Lexington Avenue Jan. College Birthdoy: August 23 Glee Club 1, 2; Entertainment Group I, 2; Choir I, 2; Radiator Re- porter 2; Notional Honor 2, 3; Graduating with honor Memory: Senior Prom 1956 Pet Peeve: Slow walkers Future: Missionary tcochor For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. LAZAR, ROBERT F. 21 Heath Street Bob. College Birthday: July 16 Rodiator 2, 3; Webster 3; Proctor 3. Yearbook 2, 3 Memory: The squirt gun battle Pet Peeve: The swinging doors at the head of the stairs. Future: College Speak softly, but carry a big stick. LEARY, BARBARA A. 314 Washington Street Commercial Birthdoy: August 11 Cheerleader 1; Assistant Proctor I Memory: Two Lost Souls Pet Peeve: Conceited people Future: Actress What the heart feels today, the mind will grosp tomorrow. LECCESSE, CAROL ANN 102 Highlond Avenue Generol Birthdoy: August 26 Reporter I, 2 Memory: Record hops Pet Peeve: Perfect people Future: Nursing The wheels of progress shall ever grind forword. Thirty-nine LEMOS, BRENDA L. 83 Newbury Street Bren. College Birthdoy: November 2 Glee Club I Memory: Room 24 Pet Peeve: Dirty fingernoils Future: Good life Whot wos I put into the world for, if not to folk? LEWIS, BARBARA A. 6 Wollace Street Commercial Birthdoy: February 9, Glee Club I. 2; Bonk 1, 2 Memory: Tech Tourney 1955 Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Dove A quiet voice, o gentle spirit. LEWIS, FRANCIS J. 12 School Street Commercial Pet Peeve: Two o!d ladies in front of you when you're in a hurry. The best things in life ore free. LIMBERAKIS, ANDRANIKY 20 School Street Andro. College Birthdoy: November 30 Music Appreciation 1, 2; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Entertainment Group 1, 2; Music Theory 1; 8onk 1 Memory: October 1956 Pet Peeve: Unexpressed thoughts ond emotions Future: Radio ond TV Moke hoste slowly. LINCOLN, BARBARA E. 502 Broodwoy Bobby. General Birthdoy: December 1 Reporter 1 Memory: The burning of SHS Pet Peeve: Moth Future: Hairdresser Life is o game that must be ployed. Let's go! LONGMIRE, ELAINE M. 300 Summer Street Commercial Birthdoy: October 24 Entertainment Group 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Honor Guard 1 Memory: Room 315 Pet Peeve: Crowded busses Future: Secretory A smile o day keeps the blues away. •JY 1 C K |m i i vJ: I LUCIANO, GLORIA F. 43 Porkdolc Street Glo. Commercial 8irthdoy: October 14 Reporter 3 Memory: Senior Prom Pet Peeve: Alarm clocks Future: Medical secretary Cute, popular, pretty clothes, Gloria's loved wherever she goes. LUTHER, PAUL VINCENT 60 Newton Street Commercial Birthdoy: June 17 Memory: Sophomore year Friends arc born, not made. LUZ, JAMES A. 81 Newton Street Jim. Commercial Birthdoy: August 2 Memory: Miss Connolly Pet Peeve: Short girls Ambition should be mode of stern- er stuff. LYONS, CAROLE A. 30 Avon Street Shorty. College Birthday: October 19 Bank 1, 2, 3; Honor Guard 1, 2 Memory: Tech Tourney 1955 Pet Peeve: Boys who can't dance Future: Tcochcrs' College Cultivate peace and harmony with all. MABEL. DEBRA E. 219 School Street Debby. College Birthdoy: April 11 Radiator Stoff 2, 3; Portio 1, 2, Treasurer 3; Nationol Honor, Good Government Group 1, 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Yearbook Staff; CDD; GAA, Graduating with Honor Memory: English Classes Future: Nursing It takes life to love life. MACDONALD, LAURALEE E 665 Somerville Avenue Laurie. Commercial Birthdoy: March 17 Honor Guord 1; Bank Treasurer 2 Memory: Februory 2 Pet Peeve: Boys in general Future: Dancer To have o friend is to be a friend. Forty MocKAY, BARBARA J. 24 Windom Street Red. Commercial Birthday: May 16 Bonk 1, Honor Guard I, 2; Year- book Staff ; Proctor 3; Class Doy Committee Memory: Serving for Honor Guord Pet Peeve. Filing Future: Trip to Florida Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see. MocKAY, JANET E. 62 Putnam Street Jan. Commercial Birthday: August 25 Bank 1; Proctor 2; Honor Guard I. 2; GAA 3 Memory: Tech Tourney Pet Peeve: Second ond third period Future: Work Minds are like parochutes; they don't open unless they work. MocKENZIE, ELIZABETH M. 7 Brook Street Grandma. Commercial 8irthdoy: June 3 Bank Treasurer, 1, 2, 3 Memory: Junior English Pet Peeve: Tests An ounce of Wit is worth o pound of sorrow. MacNEILL, MARGARET F. 6 Standish Rood, Arlington Peggy. Commercial Birthdoy: June 2 Glee Club I, 2 Memory Speciol period 2 Pet Peeve: Certain classes Future: Secretary Pleasure ond oction make the hours seem short. MAFERA, RONALD C. 27 Adorns Street Muff. General Birthdoy: April 6 Memory: Mr. Berra's English class Pet Peeve: Don't step on my blue suede shoes Future: Hollywood They also serve who only stand and wait. MAGLIOZZI, PHILIP R. 10 Caldwell Avenue Mag. Commercial 8irthdoy: Moy 7 Pet Peeve: Getting up The rood you take will be the one you will work on. MAHONEY, NANCY C. 48 Bay State Avenue Commere iol Birthday: August 10 Reporter I Memory: Sophomore homeroom Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Office work For not to live ot cose is not to live. MALONE, FRED L. 53 Boy Stote Avenue Green Eyes. College Birthdoy: April 6 Memory: Tech Tourney Pet Peeve: Climbing School Street Future: U. S. Navy A friend in need is o friend indeed. MALONE, ROSEMARY V. 53 Boy State Avenue Commercial Bowling I; Swimming 1, 2; Honor Guard 2; Badminton 1 Still wafers run deep. MALONEY, ANNE M. 20 Sargent Avenue Smiley. Commercial Birthday: September 8 Memory: Tech Tourney 1955 Pet Peeve: Pants that arc not pegged Future: Millionaire Life with a smi'e is life worth while. MANISCALCO, ANTONETTE 15 Crest Hill Road Annette. Commercial Birthday: June 16 Bonk Treasurer Memory: English class 2 Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Business school Her little tongue is never still; talk it must, and talk if will. MARCIELLO, FRANK A. 7 Garfield Avenue Frankie. College Birthday: February 10 Players' Club; Band; Glee Club; Dance Bond; Webster; Student Council Memory: Jenny Kissed Me Pet Peeve: Girls who step on white bucks. Future: Low School All the world's a stage; the people merely players. Forty-one MAR 01 ROSI AN, JOSEPH 41 Thorndike Street Joe. College Birthdoy: March 13 Memory: A smiling teacher Future: Who con tell Pet Peeve: Algebro II Don't expect something for nothing ond you won't be disappointed. MARINI, ROSE MARIE 407 Broadwoy Ro. Commercial Birthday: November 21 Memory: Sophomore year Future: Typist Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning. The only woy to have a friend is to be one. MARINO, JOHN R. 103 Beacon Street Johnny. General Proctor 3 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Loud mouths A man's body is his greotesf asset. MARSHALL, ROBERT DAVID 109 Perkins Street Marshie. General Birthdoy: November 13 Memory: Miss O'Brien's English closs Pet Peeve: Girls with knee socks Give me a place to stand ond I'll shake the hemisphere. MARTELL, ELEANOR T. 92Vi Cross Street Morty. College Birthdoy: May 14 Memory: First prom Pet Peeve: Tony Curtis Future: 411 May the gotes of hoppmess always be open. MARTIN, EVELYN F. 49 Fronccsco Avenue Marty. Commercial Birthdoy: January 24 Bus tickets I, 2; Assistant Proctor 2, Pep Club 3 Memory: Junior English closs Future: Wedding bells in eight years Pet Peeve: The cool cots of Fronk 0'8ricn'$ Maybe she's small; but she tops them all. MASCIALO, JOSEPHINE G. 63 Jaqucs Street Jo. Commercial 8irthdoy. December 27 Banking Corps I, 3 Memory: Junior English Class Future: Business school Pet Peeve: School Just os good natured os she con be. MASSIMI, MARY J. 37 Hinckley Street Flip. Commercial Birthdoy: August 13 Girls' Glee Club 1; Entertainment 1; Sophomore Glee Club 1 Memory: My fun-filled Junior year Future: Steppi Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning. MATARAZZO, DIANE M. 149 Central Street Commercial Birthdoy: September 19 Bank Corps 1, 2; Bonk Treasurer 1, 2; GAA 1; Honor Guard 1, 2 Memory: Proms Future: To morry a millionaire Pet Peeve: Going to school Some of the time she's as quiet os a lamb. MATSON, DORIS M. J. 25 Woods Avenue Do Do. Commercial Birthdoy: May 9 Proctor 1 Memory: Shorthond Future: Office work Pet Peeve: Forced-smiling teachers As someone steps in, the world steps out. MAY, BRENDA 29 Gordon Street Birthdoy: May 11 Proctor 2; Rodiotor Reporter 2; Cor check representative 1; Glee Club 1 Memory '55 Tech Tourney Pet Peeve: Short boys Future: 211 May the hinges of friendship never grow rusty. MAY, CAROL ANN 106 Highland Rood Commercial Bonk treasurer True ease in writing comes from art, not chance. Forty-two McCARRON, MARY ANN S. 13 Laurel Street College Birthday: July 17 Memory: Somerville High donees Future: Air hostess Pet Peeve: Being mistaken for Jean. Only you. McKENNA, JEAN ELIZABETH 137 Cross Street Mucco. Commercial Birthdoy: October 27 Pet Peeve: Boys who smoke cigors Memory: Tech Tourney '55 Oh, how I hate to get up in the morning. MeDONAGH, MICHAEL F. 41 Montrose Street Mac. College Birthdoy: March 27 Memory: Spcciol in room 24 Future: Make cosy money Pet Peeve: Geometry period Achieve the obility and skill to do things. McGILLICUDDY, JOHN JOSEPH 98 Woodstock Street Commercial Birthday: May 10 Glee Club 1, 2; Players' Club I, 2, 3; Traffic Squad 2 Memory. Senior Prom Future: To be a banker Pet Peeve: Know-it-alls Close to every heel, there's o soul. McGILLICUDDY, MARGARET MARY 89 8cacon Street PegQy- Commercial Birthdoy: July 13 Future: Office work Pet Peeve: Homework A smile a day keeps the blues owoy. MeGOWAN, LOIS E. 95 Cedar Street Lo-Lo. Commercial Birthdoy: September 7 Chccrlcading 1; Radiator reporter 2; Red Cross 1 Memory: Tech Tourney Future: Wedding bells Pet Peeve: To be kept waiting You'll never walk alone. MclSAAC, MARIE T. 45 Perry Street Mac. Commercial Birthdoy: Morch 7 Homeroom Treasurer 1, 2, 3; Bonk Corps 1 Memory: '55 Tech Tourney Future: Airline stewardess Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning It's nice to be natural when you're noturolly nice. McLaughlin, david j. 101 Puriton Road Commercial Birthday. March 8 Footboll 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3 Memory: Room 149 Hobby: Being late Pet Peeve: 6th period for being lote Never do today what you con put off until tomorrow. McLUCAS. ELIZABETH I. 204 Pearl Street Betty. College Birthdoy: February 6 Rodiotor Reporter 1; Bonk Corps 1, 2, 3 Memory: January 13, 1955 Future: College Much hove I traveled in the realms of gold. McMAHON, JUANITA 48 Richdolc Avcunc Commercial Birthdoy: Occcmber 8 Bowling I Memory: Junior Prom Future: Marriage Pet Peeve: Jealous girls Still waters run deep. McNAMEE, PAUL J. 85 Porter Street Mac. College Birthdoy: Morch 21 Trock 3 Memory: Mr. Mooney's Latin closs Future: College Hobby: Money Pet Peeve: Girls A little loughtcr goes a long way. McQUEENEY, ALICE J. 15 Garrison Avenue Al. Commercial Birthday: June 15 Bank Representative 3 Hobby: Collecting records Future: Clerical worker Pet Peeve: Bow tics You get out of life whot you put into it. Forty-three McNICHOLS, THERESA M. 210 Summer Street Terry. Commerciol Birthday: Februory 16 Swimming I; G. A. A. 1; Glee Club 1 Memory: Senior Prom Pet Peeve: A toll blende Very peppy, full of fun, o good friend to everyone. MEDEIROS, DEOLINDA C. 88 Elm Street Linda. College Birthday: July 11 Glee Club 2; G. A. A. 1, 2; Bowl- ing 1, 2; Rodiotor Reporter 2 Memory: Sponish class Future: Teaching Hobby: Writing ond piano ploying Smiles make mountains shrink to molehills. MENDOUSA, JO-ANN IRENE 7 Akeson Rood, Woburn Commercial Birthday: October 6 Entertainment Group 2, 3; Girls' Choir; 2; 2nd Prize, Starlet Show; Girls Glee Club I, 2, 3 Memory: Music Room 315 Hobby: Singing It's nice to be important, but more important to be nice. MERCER, JUDITH ANN 140 Holland Street Judy. Commerciol Birthday: July 24 Glee Club 2 Room Treasurer 3. Pet Peeve; Knee sox ond bermudos Memory: May 2, 1956 Remember your friends and they will never forget you. MERCER, MARGARET MAY 94 Prentiss Street Maggie. College Birthday: January 2 SHS Glee Club 1; Entertoinment Group I; Bonking 1 Memory: My Spanish closs Future: Nurse Pet Peeve: Elvis Presley Faith, Hope, Love; but the great- est of these is Love. MERLUZZI, MARIO JOHN 22 Temple Street Marty. General Birthday: May 6 Pet Peeve: Tight skirts and sweaters. Memory: Getting thrown out of c losses Hobby: Basketball Future: U. S. Air Force Dr Jckyl and Mr. Hyde METRANO, JAMES LEE 61 Webster Avenue Lee. Commercial Bonk Corps 1, 2; Boys' Glee Club 1, 2; SHS Glee Club 1, 2 Birthday: Jonuory 8 Memory: Walking up the hill Future: U. S. Navy Pet Peeve: Women drivers Remember your friends, and they will never forget you. MICCO, EDWARD A. 45 Ibbctson Street Ed. General Birthdoy: August 27 Junior Traffic Squad 1; Senior Traf- fic Squod 2 Future: Air Force Pet Peeve: Color of red Always willing to help another MICCO, PATRICIA E. 42 Charnwood Rood Pat. Commerciol Birthday: December 21 Proctor 1; Assistant Rodiotor Re- porter 3 Memory: Tech Tourney Future: Housewife Hobby: Collecting records Love is where you find it, but you hove to look awful hord. MICELI, PHYLLIS L. 154 Summer Street Commercial Birthday: May 19 Bank Corps I, 2, 3; Honor Guard 1, 2 Memory: Junior English closs Future: Business school Pet Peeve: Pixie haircuts Flashing eyes, cheerful smile, hop- pincss oil the while. MILLER, ELIZABETH R. 12 Electric Avenue Betty. Commercial Birthdoy: November 2 Future: Secretory Hobby: Collecting Elvis Presley records Pet Peeve: Homework Betty is the kind of gol everyone likes to call o pol. MILLIGAN, JUDITH ANN 88 Albion Street Judy. Commercial Birthdoy: September 16 Bank Treasurer Memory: Tech Tourney gomes Future: Hopeless Pet Peeve: A certain low closs The hoppier I am, the more I pity kings. Forty-four MINERVA, LORRAINE M. 57o Boston Avenue Minnie. Commercial Birthdoy: July 30 Future: Hoirdresser Pet Peeve: School I you don't know now you'll never know. MITCHELL, BEVERLY JEAN 113 Cameron Avenue Mitch. Commercial Birthdoy: February 13 Glee Club I Memory: Chet Future: Bank bookkeeper Hobby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Unfriendly people To have friend is to be a friend. MONAHAN, JAMES R. 3 River Road Jim. College Birthday: April 20 Memory: Lost game of New Eng- land Tourney '55 What I am, I am. MORGAN, BARBARA ANN 74 Pork Street Bobs. Commercial Birthdoy: July 26 Rodiotor Staff 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 3; Bonk Corps I, 2, 3; Radiator Reporter 1, 2, 3; Honor Guord 1, 2; Graduating with Honor Memory: All my friends Future: Lcgol secretory Pet Peeve: Two-foced people It's nice to be rvoturol when you're naturally nice. MORRISON, GEORGETTE CLARA 15 Summit Avenue Gette. General Birthday: June 9 Badminton 3; Swimming 2, 3; Bas- kctboll 2, 3; Softball 2, 3; Plov- ers' Club 3; G.A.A. 2, 3 Memory: Way down yonder in New Or Icons Future: College or Bust Pet Peeve: Snapping gum Tomorrow, and tomorrow, ond to- morrow. MURNANE, JOANNE HELEN 16 Langmoid Avenue Murnic. Commercial Birthdoy: April 16 Banking I; Mr. Lombard's office 2. 3 Pot Peeve: Being called Joon Memory: Lollipops (Sophomore year) Future: Airline hostess A girl with a smile is o girl worth while. MURPHY, DANIEL V. 17 Willoughby Street Murph. College Birthdoy: August 19 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Memory: After the Everett gome Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: Kneesocks The soddest words without o doubt ore: around the rim and out. MURPHY, DORIS E. 26 Monmouth Street Commercial Birthday: April 14 A friend in need is a friend indeed. MURPHY, FRANCIS X. 97 Grant Street General A Birthdoy: July 22 Pet Peeve: Truant officer To have friends is to be one. MURPHY, PATRICIA M. 45 Upland Road Murph. General Birthday: August 3 Players' Club 3; Bowling I; Bad- minton 3; Bonking Treasurer 3 Memory: The unbelievable day the school burned and school was closed Future: Nursing Pet Peeve: 6th period ond conceited boys Smile a while with me. MURPHY, ROBERT F. 75 Central Street Bob. College Birthday: October 20 Trock 1, 2, 3; Letter-Trock 3 Memory: Special period in room 24 Future: College Pet Peeve: '55 ond '56 Algebra class A lough is worth a hundred groons in any morket. MUSTO, NANCY ANN 71 Central Street Commercial Birthdoy: July 12 Bank Corps I, 2, 3; Honor Guord 2 Hobby: Ploying cards Pet Peeve: Crowded subways Memory: Carol Pottcrton Future: Secretary Little things mean a lot. Forty-five HAJARI AN, NANCY L. 24 Pembroke Street Commerciol He who lives only for the present hos no future. NARDONE, MARY LOUISE 95 Joques Street Mory. Commerciol Birthdoy: December 21 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Girls' Choir 2; Entertainment Group 2. 3 Pet Peeve: Redheods Memory: Sophomore year Hobby: Singing Future: Singer NATALI, CAROLYN R. 741 Somerville Avenue Crol. Commercial Birthdoy: August 19 Memory: Miss Sconlon's cooking closs Future: Hoirdresser Pet Peeve: Dishonesty Hobby: Collecting marbles To be o friend is to hove a friend. NEILL, ALVIN J. 66 Highland Avenue Commerciol Music is the tongue of God. NELKE, CAROL L. 52 Clevelond Street, Arlington Commercial 8ond I, 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2, 3; Art Club 1, GAA 1; Choir 2; Glee Club 2 Memory: U. S. History Junior year Hobby: Knitting Pet Peeve: All-girl classes NICKERSON, KATHERINE JOAN 3 Evergreen Avenue Nickie. Commerciol Birthday: November 2 Camera Club 1; Drum Bugle I, 2; Players' Club 3; Badminton 3. Pet Peeve: Conceited people Memory: Sophomore year. Our life is frittered owoy by de- tails . . . simplify, simplify! NISSENBAUM, GERALD LEON 34 Ten Hills Rood Jerry. College Birthday: April 30 Rodiator; Players' Club; Webster; Entertainment Group Memory: Homework parties Pet Peeve: Back seat drivers In principio Mulier est hominis confusio. Nobumus mutori. NOBLE, LOUISE ANNE 50 Craigic Street Lou. Preparatory Birthdoy: July 7 Cheerleader 1, 2 Memory: Sophomore Geometry closs Future: Morrioge Pet Peeve: Boys' white bucks Enjoy yourself — it's later than you think. NOVILLIS, JEANNE M. 86 Puritan Road Jeonnic. Commercial Memory: Junior days 8irthdoy: July 5 Pet Peeve: Short boys Hobby: Ploying piono A friend in need is a friend indeed. O’BRIEN, JOHN JOSEPH 93 Electric Avenue 2 Letters; Track sweater Pet Peeve: Girls with knee socks Be os wise os you are merry. O'LEARY, JOSEPHINE J. 57 Alpine Street Jo. Commerciol Birthday: December 5 Bonk Treasurer Memory: Sophomore year Future: Office work Thought is deeper than speech. O'LEARY, ROBERT 44 Cedar Street, Malden Gcnerol Birthday: July 8 Memory: Mrs. Rodochio, 221 Pet Peeve: 6th periods Hobby: Coming in lotc If at first you don't succeed, don't waste time trying. Forty-six O'LOUGHLIN, FRANCIS W. 16a Glendale Avenue Commercial Track, Winter and Spring 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, Key Club 2, President 3 Go, man, go—ond don't come back. OLSEN, KATHLEEN M. 7 Pearl Street Place Kathic. Commercial Birthday: February 8 Sophomore Honor Guard; GAA 2 Memory: Sophomore ycor special period Future: Secretory Pet Peeve: Heavy books ond long corridors A blush is a true ornament of the face. O'NEIL, EVELYN ALBINA 66 Myrtle Street Honey. Commercial Birthdoy: Februory 5 Glee Club, Entertommont, I, 2 Future: To become Mrs. Philip Son Filippo Memory: Miss Sweet's Entertain- ment Group Pet Peeve: Boys Hobby: Singing and doncing Don't be obnoxious; leave it to me. OSTASZEWSKI, CATHERINE E. 44 Hancock Street Kay. College Birthday: September 15 Portia 2, 3; Entertainment 1, 2, 3; Choir I, 2; Glee Club I, 2, Treas- urer 1, 3 Memory: Sophomore homeroom Future: College Pet Peeve: Boys who can't donee Whatever you have you must either use or lose. OXLEY, JACQUELINE L. 9 Horrison Rood Jackie. College Birthday: August 30 Majorette I; Glee Club 1; Enter- tainment I; Graduation Chorus 1 Memory: SHS Trock Meets Future: College Pet Peeve: Poodle haircuts Hobby: High lumping on Girl's Track Team Be a live wire and you'll never get stepped on. PACIFIC, CAROL ANN 33 Newbury Street Commercial Birthday: April 10 Pet Peeve: Waiting for the bus. Memory: Senior Prom '56 Future: Morrioge PAIGE, VIRGINIA A. Ginny. Commercial 25 Belknap Street Birthday: August 17 Future: Secretory Pet Peeve: Moody boys To err is human; to forgive, divine. PAIVA, IRENE L. 28 Concord Avenue Renie. College 8irthdoy: Moy 31 Memory: Special in room 24 Future: Work Pet Peeve: Wise guys Some think the world was made for fun ond frolic, and so do I. PAPALEO, RICHARD F. 78 Loke Street, Arlington General Glee Club; Entertainment Group; Graduation Chorus 1, 2 He who hesitotes is lost. PAPAZIAN, JOYCE G. 666 Somerville Avenue Joyce. Commercial Birthdoy: Moy 22 Memory: Room 27, Junior ycor Future: Wedding bells Pet Peeve: Knee socks PARK, GLENDA GRACE 58 Walnut Street Glen. College Birthday: June 15 Cheerleader 2, 3; Entertainment Group 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; GAA 1; Choir I, 2; Pep Club 3. Bonking 1; Vice-President Sopho- more Glee Club Future: College Memory: Basketball games A smile is worth many friends, a frown nothing. PARKER, LOUISE KATHERINE 72 Mount Vernon Street Rusty. Commercial Birthdoy: December 15 Future: Telephone operator Pet Peeve: Dismissal time Hobby: Chewing gum Red hoir, blue eyes, ond a smile thof captures everyone. Forty-seven PEARSON, ROGER A. 26 Joy Street Boords. Commercial Birthday: September 29 Boskctboll I, 2, 3; Assistant Proctor 1; Key Club I, 2; Basketball letter Future: Executive in Big Business Pet Peeve: Medford High PENTA, HELENE ANNE 12 Corleton Street Commercial Birthdoy: March 24 Election Commission 2; Natiorvol Honor 2; Bonking 2 Future: Wedding bells Pet Peeve: Bookkeeping homework Two can live as cheaply os one. PERRONE, ROSALYN M. 22 Bonner Avenue Birthday: November 20 Radiator I, 2, 3; Journol Reporter 3; Cheerleader 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Honor Guard I, 2; Notional Honor 2, 3; Yearbook 3; Student Council 3; Groduotmg with Honor Memory: Junior homeroom Pet Peeve: Idleness A life with a smile is a life worth while. PERRY, GAIL A. 19 Mount Vernon Street Commercial Birthday: March 16 Memory: Sophomore year Future: Secretory Pet Peeve: Three flights ot stairs. Never haughty, never proud, just a joy in every crowd. PIERONI, EDWARD N. 43 Brodley Street Ed. Commercial Birthdoy: August 4 Bank 1, 2 Future: Own own business Memory: Room 327 Pet Peeve: Toll girls, rough girls Hobby: Cors Laziness will get you nowhere. PIGNONE, EDWARD JAMES 87 Chondlcr Street Eddie: College Birthday: Jonuory 13 Good Government 1; Student Coun- cil 1, 2; Class Officer 1; Treasur- er I; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Proctor 3; Glee Club 1. 2 Memory: Tech Tourney Pet Peeve: Girls in knee socks To err is human; to forgive, divine. PISANI, ARTHUR A. 184 Lowell Street Art. College Birthday: July 22 Aeronoutics Club 1 Future: Air Force ond College Memory: Tech Tourney '55 Pet Peeve: French class If silence is golden. I'm the poorest guy in the world. POWERS, GERALD C. 116 Perkins Street Jerry. College Birthday: January 23 Future: 8entley Accounting School Memory: Miss Ayers' 4th period closs Pet Peeve: Knee socks Voulting ambition that o'crlcops itself. POTTERTON, CAROL ANN 92 Flint Street Commercial Sophomore Glee Club; Glee Club 2; GAA 1; Players' Club I; Badmin- ton 1; Bowling 1; Swimming 1; Bonk Corps 1, 2, 3; Treasurer I; Graduating with honor Future: Secretory Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. PRENTISS, PAUL MURRAY 66 Fronklin Street College Birthday: September 17 Webster 1, 2, 3; Key Club 1, 2, 3; Radiator 2, 3; Good Government 1, 2; Players' Club 3; Teen Cif• zen Administration 3; Ycorbook Stoff 3 Future: College Pet Peeve: Mathematics Happiness floats your troubles away. PRICE, MARION S. 12 Edgor Court College Birthday: April 9 Basketball 1, 2; Softball 1; Bad- minton, 1, 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Letters 1, 2 Future: College Memory: Special periods in room 27 Pet Peeve: Study periods She may be quiet, but look ogoin. PUPPO, JOHN B. 12 Honson Street Jack. General A Football 1; Baseball 1 Birthday: April 8 Future: College Memory: February 23, 1955 Pet Peeve: Bcrmudos Don't put off till tomorrow, whot con be done today. Forty-eight QUEENAN, RICHARD J. 66 Gornson Avenue Rickie. Commercial Birthday: February 13 Boys' Glee Club 2 Future: Electricol Engineer Pet Peeve: Locked boys' rooms Son-of-o-gun. QUINN, MARY 32 Lexington Avenue Commercial 8irthday: May 28 Future: Office work Memory: Junior year RAMEY, LOUISE IRENE 76 Prospect Street Honey. Commercial Birthday: August 14 Future: President of a company Memory: All SHS donees Pet Peeve: Dull people Hobby: Driving To live o life, and alwoys try to go ohead. RAMSEY, PHILIP FRANK 29 Douglas Rood, Belmont College 8irthday: May 31 Co-Captain, Hockey Team 3 Future: West Point Memory: Portio Donee Pet Peeve: Waking up in the A M. Ambition is the goal which spurs the wcokcst to success. RAVAGNI, ROBERT C. 208 Washington Street Bob. Commercial Birthdoy: June 23 Future: U. S. Mormes Memory. 10 12 grodcs Pet Peeve: Getting caught smoking Alwoys seek the truth, but don't al- ways tell it. REGAN, E. LORENE 153 Alcwifc Brook Parkway Lorry. Commercial Birthday: August 12 Memory: Miss Choffin's room Pet Peeve: Conceited people Good things come in small pack- ages. REMILLARD, RICHARD V. 11 Houghton Street Birthdoy: November 7 Memory: Mr. 8crra reciting Gunga Din in English class Pet Peeve: Girls who wear dungorees to go shopping at the square No one knows till he tries, what he con do. REPPUCCI, JOHN A. 31 Franklin Street Gcnerol Neither a borrower nor a lender be. RIBERIO, DONALD J. 221 Tremont Street Gencrol My life is now worth while. RICCI, IRENE F. 6 Belmont Street Commercial Room Treasurer 2, 3; Banking Pet Peeve: Boys in general, ex- cept one. Memory: November 25, 1956 Future: A certain someone. Who knows! RICCIO, DOROTHY T. 74 Conwell Avenue Dotty. Commercial Birthday: Februory 20 Future: Secretary Memory: Tech Tourney Pet Peeve: Kncesocks Hobby: Dancing A smile o doy will alwoys pay RICHARDSON, HELEN B. 61 Preston Rood Rich. Commercial Birthdoy: Februory 10 GAA 1 Future: President of a bank Memory: Room 113 Pet Peeve: Gossipy women Time ond tide woit for no man. Forty-nine RIGAZIO, LAWRENCE W. 85 Vine Street Skipper. Commcrciol Birthday: February 2 Memory: Room 327 Pet Peeve: Knee socks Future: Own a business Hobby: Cars A smile goes o long way. RILEY, ROBERT P. 12 Watson Street 8ob. College Birthday: June I 5 Memory: Room 332 Pet Peeve: Physics tests Future: College Bond 1, 2 Friends ore not so cosily mode, as kept. RIMKUS, CAROLE A. 20A Centrol Street Funny. College Birthday: February 19 Memory: Hot lobster sandwiches Pet Peeve: Elvis's sideburns Future: College Swimming, 1, 2, 3; Basketball I; GAA Executive Boord; Bowling 2; Badminton 1, 2, 3; President GAA 3; Swimming Monogcr 2 Time is the subtle thief of youth. ROCKWOOO, JAMES P. 865 Brcodway Jimmy. College Birthday: July 3 Memory: Molden games Pet Peeve: Conceited girls Future: College Hobby: Singing Football 2, 3; Footboll Letter Quicn Busco, Holla ROLLINS, CAROL ANN 670 Somerville Avenue Mischief. College 8irthday: July 14 Pet Peeve White convertibles Future: Radio announcer Portia 1, 2, 3; Ployers' Club 3; Scholarship Play '57; Good Gov ernment 1, 2 There arc a million reosons for fail- ure, but not o single excuse. ROMANO, CARMELLA IRENE 47 Franklin Street Comic. College Birthday: August 6 Future: Marriage Memory: A senior boy in my Sopho- more year Red Cross 1; GAA 1, 2; Basketball 1; Art Club 1, 2, 3 To know someone with o heart full of gold. ROSATI, ELIZABETH M. 9 Tufts Street Betty. Commercial Birthday: May 16 Pet Peeve: Unfriendly people Future: Airline stewardess Radiator Reporter 1, 2 The surest woy not to fail is to determine to succeed. ROULEAU, ROBERT C. 38 Joy Street Bob. General 8irthdoy: August 19 Future: Air Force The only woy to hove a friend is to be one. RUSSO, ROBERT S. 42 Marshall Street Bob. Commercial Birthday: August 5 Pet Peeve: Studying Memory: Room 327 Hobby: Hot Reds Future: Busmessmon Oh, how I hate to get up in the morning! SANTOSUOSSO. CATHERINE J 11 Ossipee Road Cothy. College 8irthdoy: November 17 Pet Peeve: 3rd Ycor French Closs Memory: Chemistry closs (Explo- sions) Bank Treasurer 1, 2 Work is nice; I could sit and look ot it oil day. SCANLON, RONALD JOHN 18 Sterling Street Ronny. Commericiol Birthday: February 7 Pet Peeve: Junk 8oxes Hobby: Cars Live with o lough. SCHAEFER, PAUL M. 25 Ash Avenue College Birthday: April 25 Pet Peeve: Fatuous girls Future: College Memory: Quincy Gome 2 years ago. Student Council 1, 2; Closs Treasur- er 2; President Notional Honor 2, 3 Defeat may serve os well os vic- tory, to shake the soul ond let the glory out. Fifty SCIUCCO, RONALD M. 41 Florence Street Ron. College Birthdoy: April 24 Mcm'ry: Tech Tourney Pet Peeve: Girls who refuse dotes. Future: College Footboll I Too much. SCOLLEY, CAROL A. 11 Bond Street BlondiC. Commcrciol Birthdoy: Morch 11 Pet Peeve A shy boy Memory: Special Period in 115 Future: Airline Stewardess Swimming 1, 2; Bonking 1. 2, 3; GAA 1, 2; Bowling I, 2 Graduating with Honor Acts well, does well; ongcls could do no more. SCULLY, ROBERTA PAULA 29 Webster Street Speedy. Commercial Birthdoy: May 7 Memory: Mr. Diegoli's room Pet Peeve: Blind dotes Future: I B. M. Operator and trovel He who lives only fer the present has no future. SCUTELLARO, MARIE C. 353 Lowell Street Commcrciol Birthdoy: October 15 Memory: Sophomore Tech Tourney Pet Peeve: Cheap boys Future: Privote Secretory If you like people, they will like you. SGOBBO, MICHAEL A. 1 Benedict Street Mike. Memory: Retail distribution Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morn- ing. Eat. drink, and be merry for to- morrow we die. SHANNON, GERARD C. 50 Lowdcn Avenue Jerry. College Memory: Quincy-Somorville Game Election Commission 2; Civil De- fense 2; Webster; Entertainment Group 3; Notional Honor; Class Day Committee; Graduating with honor SHEEHAN, HELEN F. 50 Richdalc Avenue Commercial Birthdoy: June 28 Pet Peeve: Filing Future: Morrioge Chcerlcoding '56 SHOREY, ALICE ANN 328 Somerville Avenue College Birthday: June 10 Pet Peeve: Wolking up the hill every morning Future: Nursing Red Cross 1; Honorable Mention in Science Fair of Boston Keep a smile. SHUBOW, DOROTHY E. 1 72 Control Street Dotty. College Birthrlay: November 20 Pet Peeve: Cynics Future: College Players' Club 1, 2; Portia 1, 2; Rodiotor Staff 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2, 3; Stu- dent Council 3; Scholarship Plays 2. 3 Hitch your wagon to a stor. SICKLES, JUDITH A. 449 Summer Street Sickie. Commercial Birthday: January 3 Pet Peeve: College boys with beards Hobby: Painting Future: Going to Missouri Glee Club; Bank Treasurer; Red Cross Half knowledge is worse than ignoronce. SILLARI, SALVATORE JOHN 71 Gilman Street Johnny. Generol Birthday: Jonuary 19 Pet Peeve: Girls Memory: Physics closs for two ycors Hobby: Driving a '53 Olds Future: Plumber Nice things come in big pockoges. SIMONE, WILLIAM S. 34 Gront Street Bill. College Birthday: July 27 Pet Peeve: Bleoched hair and too much make-up Memory: Specials in Room 24 Future: College Footboll They con congucr best who believe they con. Fifty-one SIMPSON, MERLE O. 450 Medford Street Commercial Birthdoy: June 16 Pet Peeve: Knee socks Memory: Junior English closs Future: Telephone Company Glee Club ), 2; Music Appreciation I There is a time and ploce for everything. SLOCOMB, LAURA M. 73 Bromficld Rood College Birthday: Moy 16 Pet Peeve: Snap-hoppy gum-chewers Memory: 2nd period history closs Future: College Portio 3; Proctor I, 2; Rodiofor Staff 3; Banking 1; Student Coun- cil 3; COD 2, 3; Notional Honor; Graduating with Honor Sing awoy sorrows; cost away cares SLOCUM, ROY L. 29 Kensington Avenue Roy. General Birthday: September 7 Pet Peeve: Special Period classes Memory: Room 149 Future: V. I. P. Never do today whot you can put off until tomorrow. SMALL, BARBARA J. 21 Caldwell Avenue Barb. Commercial Birthday: Moy 21 Pet Peeve: Conceited boys Hobby: Boys Memory: Tech Tourney '55 Future: Receptionist Bosketball 1; Banking 1, 2 Good things come in small packages. SMITH, CAROL ANN 20 Cedor Avenue Smitty. Commercial Birthday: December 20 Pet Peeve: Crewcuts Memory: Senior year Hobby: Bowling Future: Dick A penny saved is a penny earned. SMITH, ROBERT L. 72 Concord Avenue Smitty. Commercial Birthday: Moy 25 Pet Peeve: Conceited girls Hobby: Sports and model ships Future: State Police If at first you don't succeed, you're just averoge. SOLANO, ELAINE MARIE 3 River Road Commercial Birthday: April 2 Pet Peeve: Filing Future: Marriage SOLANO, FILBERTO F. 80 Wallace Street Lefty. Commercial Pet Peeve: Work Birthday: June 5 Future: Stomp licker Bond, Glee Club; Civil Defense; Proctor; won Poster Contest Actions speak louder than words —but not so often. SPADAFORA, JOAN M. 207 Morrison Avenue Honey. Commercial Birthday: September 2 Pet Peeve: Short skirts Memory: Rooms 10 and 205 Future: Marriage I'll find a woy or moke one. SPINNEY, JAMES W. 2 Homer Square Commercial Birthday: January 28 Pet Peeve: Women drivers Future: Electronics One truth is clear; whatever is, is right. SPINOSA. PASQUALE J. 68 Willow Avenue Pot. College Birthday: Jonuory 1 Pet Peeve: Chemistry Memory: Sophomore English closs Tomorrow's life is too lote; live todoy. SPURIO, ERNEST JOSEPH 53 Mansfield Street Ernie. College Birthday: June 27 Pet Peeve: Fussy teachers Memory: Fires ot SHS Future: President of U. S. Track 1, 2, 3; Cross Country I, 2, 3; Trock and Cross Country Letters You only live once; moke the most of it. Fifty-two SQUIRES, DAVID RUSSELL 34 Lowdco Avenue Dove. College Birthdoy: June 22 Pet Peeve: Smudgy crosers Memory: Tech Tourney Future: College Entertoinment Group 3; Groduotion Chorus 3 Possess on open mind ond o stout heort always. STAVROS, DONNA A. 27 Princeton Street Commercial Birthdoy: October 17 Pet Peeve: Up ond down stoirways Memory: Junior U. S. History closs Hobby: Swimming and dancing Future: Working Don't do tomorrow what you can do todoy. STEEVES, JOAN B. 44 Tcclc Avenue Blondic. Commercial Birthday: March 25 Pet Peeve: Stoirs Hobby: Dancing ond skating. Memory: Business Organization closs Future: Wedding bells Girls' Glee Club 2; Choir 1. 2; En- tertainment Group 1, 2 No, don't guess; know! STEEVES, VIRGINIA ANN 55 Wollocc Street Ginny. Commercial Birthdoy: August 15 Pet Peeve: Women drivers, except me Future: College Chccrlcodcr 1, 2, 3, Glee Club I, 2; Vice-President 2; Student Council 2, 3; Senior Night Committee. Graduating with honor. Smile and the world smiles with you. STELLATO, PATRICK M. 25 Dclcwarc Street Pot. General Birthday: August 21 Pet Peeve: Getting up in the morning Memory: Moy 29, 1956 Future: Navy The best is yet to come. STODDARD, WILLIAM E. 43 Pockord Avenue General Birthday: September 5 Pet Peeve: School Future: Groduate STRATIS, PHYLLIS N. 31 Princeton Street Phyl. College Birthday: February 22 Memory: Music Department Future: 211 Glee Club 1; Entertoinment Group 2, 3; Girls' Choir 2; Radiator Reporter 2; Graduation Chorus Music opens the doorwoy to hap- piness. STRONG, STEPHEN C. 893 Broodway Commercial Birthdoy: June 2 Pet Peeve: Homework Memory: Tech Tourney 1955 Hobby: Cars Give me five minutes more. SULLIVAN, ANN T. 96 Pcorson Rood Commercial Birthday: Jonuory 15 Pet Peeve: Smoking Memory: Junior Year Every cloud hos o silver lining. SULLIVAN, DANIEL F. 11 Howkins Street Sully. Commercial Birthday: December 19 Pet Peeve: Work Memory: Mr. Kelley, Room 32 Future: Own my own business Track 2, 3; Trock letter Be sure you're right, ond then go ohcod. SULLIVAN, DANIEL J. 35 Warwick Street Sully. College Birthdoy: August 27 Pet Peeve: Harvard students Memory. Mr. Beaver's Algcbro closs Proctor 3 Variety is the spice of life. SULLIVAN, NEAL 33 Prescott Street Sully. College Birthday: September 13 Pet Peeve: 1957 Amcricon cars Memory: 350 Key Club 2, 3, Chess Club I, 2 The best things come in big pack- ages Fifty-three SWINDELL, MARJORIE IRENE 10 Plcosont Avenue Margie. Commerical Birthday: July 27 Bonk Corps 2 Memory: U. S. History Junior ycor Pet Peeve: Worksheets All good things must come to on end. TAYLOR, SHIRLEY LORRAINE 48a Oliver Street Shirley. Commerciol Birthday: July 16 Bond I, 2. 3 Memory My English closs Future: Secretary Pet Peeve: My sister Joon If you wont something done, do it yourself. TALBOT, ROBERT L. 27 Montrose Street Red. General Birthday: April 29 Baseboll manager 1; Bosketboll manager 1, 2, 3 Pet Peeve: Girls in Bermudo shorts Be sure you're right; then go aheod. TARENTINO, JUDITH ANN 55 lowdcn Avenue Misty. College Birthday: April 14 Pres. Art Club 3, V. Pres. Art Club 2; Art Editor-Radiator and Year- book 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Notionol Honor 2, 3; Top Prize GG Contest Remember the post, live for today, and hope for tomorrow. TARUTIS, POLYANN MAUREEN 9 Wesley Park Polly. Commercial Birthday: September 29 Notional Honor 2, 3; Honor Guard 1, 2; Art Club 1, 2; Graduating with honor. Memory: The note I found in my desk on May 4, 1956 Pet Peeve: Untidiness Hobbies ond knowledge arc the pleasures of life. TASSINARI, JOAN R. 17 Prichord Avenue Joan. Commerciol Birthday: December 11 G.A.A. 1, 2; Bowling 1; Basketball 2; Banking 2; Art Club 3; Year- book Art Staff 3. Memory: Tech Tourney Future: Secretarial school Pet Peeve: Medford and Everett High Life is what you make it. TAURES, PERPETUA M. 12 Taunton Street Pot. College Birthday: February 7 Proctor 2, Assistant Radiator Re- porter 1, 3; Memory: Sophomore year Future: Teoching Pet Peeve: Grouchy people He who loughs lost loughs best. THIBAULT, LOIS ELAINE 16 Cody Avenue Commerciol Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Entertainment Group 2, 3; Cheerleader 2; Girls' Choir 2, 3; Graduating with honor Memory: Ston Future: Legal secretory Pet Peeve: Medford High Her winning smile will carry her many a mile. THIBAULT, EDGAR A. 22 Cameron Avenue Eddie. Scientific Civil Defense Dctochment Memory: Chemistry Lob Future: College Pet Peeve: A certain girl who doesn't like basketball Hope for the best, expect the worst, ond take whotever comes. TORELL, EDGAR WILLIAM 335 Alewife Brook Porkwoy Ed. College Birthday: July 11 Bonk Treasurer 3; Proctor 3; Senior Night Committee Memory: Economic problems Future: Delivering flowers ot funerals Pet Peeve: Tall blondes Better late than never. TOSI, MARILYN D. 12 Harrison Street Mol. College Birthday: June 19 Bank 1, 2,; Honor Guard 1, 2; Graduating with honor; Notionol Honor Society Memory: Geometry Future: Teacher Pet Peeve: Boys who wcor white bucks Laughter is the key to hoppincss. TRAPANI, COSMO 93 Flint Street Cosic. Generol Birthday: Januory 2 Memory: Tech Tourney gomes Pet Peeve: Homework So little done, so much to do. Fifty-four TRIGLEDAS, JOHN DANIEL 147 Albion Street Trigger. Commcrciol Birthday: November 1 4 Memory: Tech Tourney Future; Bentley's School of Accounting Pet Peeve: Staying after school. TROY, ARTHUR J. 10 Fcllswoy West Conk. College Birthday: December 23 Memory: Chemistry Lab Future: College TUCCELLI, MARY 14 Mansfield Street Tucci. College Birthday: July 30 Bank Treasurer 1, 2; Ployers' Club I Memory: Chemistry closs Future: Teochcr Pet Peeve: Younger sisters Amusement is more necessary to me than labor. TUCKER, ANNE M. 12 Acodio Pork Commcrciol Glee Club 1, Bowling 1 Future: Business school Pet Peeve: Insincerity Patience and time conquer all things. TUTELA, BARBARA ANN 86 Fcllswoy West Daisy Mac Commercial Birthdoy: November 6 Memory: February I, '57 Future: Come whot may Pet Peeve: Boys in general Mischief is such fun. TUTELA, CAROL ANN 86 Fcllswoy West Carol. Commercial Birthday: December 9 Memory: Junior year Future: Secretory Pet Peeve: A certain Irish boy To hove O friend is to be one. UGOLINI, DONALD H. 61 Highland Rood Don. Commcrciol Bank Treasurer 1 Pet Peeve: Excited monogers To find foult is cosy, to do better may be more difficult. VACCA, PATRICIA A. 18 Perry Street Commcrciol Birthdoy: October 23 Banking Staff 2, 3; 8onk Treasurer I; Red Cross Representative 1 Future: Secretary Pet Peeve: Climbing the stairs to English A friendly smile mokes many friends. VENDITTIS, JEAN M. 6 Ooklond Avenue Birthdoy: August 28 General Memory: My first D (U. S. History) Future: U. S. Novy Pet Peeve: Noisy eaters The best things in life ore free. VENO, J. RAYMOND 157 Hudson Street Buddy. Gcncrol Birthday: Jonuory 25 Memory: Morning session Future Commercial Art, Advertising Pet Peeve: Building masters Thot's the woy the ball bounces. VENTURA, LUCILLE A. 9 Prospect Hill Avenue Lucy. Commcrciol Birthdoy: May 15 National Honor Society 2, 3, Vice- President 2; Junior Night Com- mittee; Student Council 2; GAA I, 2, 3; Chccrlcodmg 3; Bonk Corps 2, 3; Graduating with honor Secretory Senior Closs; DAR Good Citizenship Medal Set your stor high. VILLEMAIRE, PHYLLIS ANN 36 Woforhousc Street Phil. Commcrciol Birthday. Jonuory 15 Honor Guard 1 Memory: The fun I hod going to work with everybody Future: To do the best with life I I con Pet Peeve: Snobby people Take life one step of a time. Fifty-five VITTI, PHILIP M. 70 Broodway General Birthday: March 16 Memory: Dismissal Future: Marine Corps Pet Peeve: Physics I con't tell where my own shoe pinches me. VOLO, JOHN A. 16 Ivanhoc Street Volo. College Birthday: September 26 Memory: Room 24 Future: Being a success Pet Peeve: School A lilttlc learning goes a long woy. VOLTURNO, ROSEMARY L. 314 Washington Street Rosie. Commercial Birthday: July 28 Cheerleader 1, 2; Rodiotor reporter I, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Entertain- ment 1; Players' Club 1 Memory: Two lost souls Future: Housewife Pet Peeve: Boys who don't dance Don't put off 'till tomorrow what you con do todoy. VOZZELLA. CAMILLE ROSE 252 Powder House Boulevard Commercial Birthdoy: Morch 5 Memory: Tech Tourney '55 Honor Guard 2 Future: Secretarial school and mar- riage Pet Peeve: Knecsocks Friendliness is a great asset. WALLACE, CAROL 54 Portridge Avenue College WALSH, JAMES M. 41 Cutter Strccl General To ploy a sport, o sport you must be. WEDGE, BARBARA JEAN 62 Memorial Rood Wcdgic. Commercial Birthdoy: March 27 Memory: Junior Prom Future: Secretarial school Pet Peeve: One particular boy The best people arc the ones of few words. WEENE, HERBERT E. 257 Broadway College Birthday: May 2 Rodiotor 2, Business Monager 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Entertoinment Group 3; Webster 2, 3; National Honor Society 2, 3; Student Coun- cil 3; Graduating with honor; CDD. 2, 3; Good Government Future: Harvard De gustibus non est disputondem. WETMORE, PAULINE FERN 335 Alcwife Brook Porkwoy Polly. College 8irthdoy: March 31 Proctor 1; GAA 1, 2, 3, GAA repre- sentative to Student Council; Girls' Swimming 1, 2, 3, Cop- toin 3; Art Club 1, 2, 3, Officer 3; Notionol Honor Society 2, 3; Sports letter GAA Future: Art school All's well that ends well. WEYE, JOHN WILLIAM 164 Broodway Commercial The proper study of mankind is man. WHALEN. CAROL ANN 171 Powder House Boulevard Commercial Glee Club I, 2; Entertoinment Group 1, 2; Girls' Choir 1, 2 Memory: Senior ycor Future: Que scro, sera Pet Peeve: Long sideburns The best things in life arc free. WHEATON, GAIL FRANCES 11 Harrison Rood Commercial Birthday: October 11 Junior Prom Decorating Committee; Corchcck Representative 2; Assis- tant Proctor 2 Memory: Decorotions for the Prom Future: Housewife and secretory You never know your abilities until you hove used them. Fifty-six WHELAN, FRANCES JEAN 60 Vernon Street Ccmmcrciol Library Assistant 1; Proctor 2 Tis education that forms the com- mon mind. WILLIAMS, MARCIA I. 1 Honcock Street Commercial Birthday: August 2 Red Feather representative Future: Office worker Pet Peeve: The MTA Personality is a blessing, not a gift. WHITE, JAMES M. 41 Whitmon Street General WHITMORE, MARION C. 121 Liberty Rood Frosty. Commercial Birthdoy: Februory 8 Swimming I; Bowling I; Badmin'on I; GAA 1, 2; Bonk Corps I. 2, 3; Letter GAA 1, Honor Guard 2; Memory: U. S. History class Future: Business school Pet Peeve: Poetry Time for work, time for p'oy, dur irvg dosses every day. WHITNEY, MARY 22 Sterling Street Lefty. College Birthdoy: August 15 Library 2; Banking 1, 2; Glee Club 2; Cor Cheek Representative 3 Memory: Senior year Future: Nurse Pet Peeve: Arguments Enjoy the golden days of youth. WILKINS, ELAINE V. 96 College Avenue Wilkie. Commercial Birthday: August 28 Drum and Bugle 1; Honor Guord 2 Memory: Tech Tourney Ambition: To grow 2 inches Future: Office worker Pet Peeve: People who talk about women drivers My idea of an ogrccoblc person is a person who agrees with me WILLEY, CAROL JOYCE 39 Hudson Street Commercial Cheerleader 1 Memory: November 25 , 1956 Future: Joe Coppelto Pet Peeve: Skinny people Nerth Corolino or bust. : WILTON, FLORENCE ELIZABETH 120 Morrison Avenue Betty. College Birthdoy: January 1 GAA I, 2 Memory: Basketball games Future: Nurse Pet Peeve: Schedule for makeup You con never plan the future by the post. WRIGHT, CAROL LOU 37 Quincy Street Commercial Birthdoy: July 25 Banking 1, 2; Glee Club I, 2; Na- tional Honor 2, 3; COD 3; Radi- ator Reporter 2, Pep Club 3 Memory: History, Junior year Future: Service Pet Peeve: Shokespeore Speech ond friendliness go bond in hand WYLIE, MARGARET LILLIAN 29 Gronitc Street Peggy. Commercial Birthdoy: June 10 Banking 2, 3 Future: Office worker Pel Peeve: Shy hoys All the world loves o clown. ZARTARIAN, MARY ANN I 41 West Adams Street Commercial Birthday: July 9 Future: Secretary Pet Peeve: Climbing four flights of stairs The only way to hove a friend is to be one. ZEULI, PATRICIA ANN 2 Sargent Avenue Pat Commercial Birlhdoy: Docemt cr 21 Bowling I Memory: Tech Tourney '55 Future: Secretarial school Pet Peeve Subway at 5:00 Life is what you make it. Fifty-seven YOUNG, RUTHANN 18 Otis Street Birthdoy: Jonuory 24 Memory: Student tcochcr in Junior ycor Toll, sweet ond fair of face We welcome her in ony place. ZWARICK, ROBERT M. 20 Partridge Street Bob. Scientific Birthday: August 10 Memory: Moybelline -Chuck Berry Pet Peeve: Wealthy republicans He who tokes a slug of vitalis is a potential olcoholic. BROWN, BARBARA C. 335 Washington Street Barb. Commercial Birthdoy: March 15 Pet Peeve: White bucks, dishes Memory: Polio vaccine shot Hobby: Dancing, music, skating Future: Office work Barb is a pleasant girl to know, ond alwoys liked wherever she goes. CELANO, LORRAINE MARY 75 Woods Avenue Commercial Birthday: May 3 Pet Peeve: Girls who brag Memory Cambridge Latin Future: Telephone Operator One knows real friendship when it is lost. COSMAN, PRISCILLA L. 57 School Street Commercial Good things come in little packages. CURTIN, JOSEPH K. 294 Highland Avenue General Birthday: June 28 Pet Peeve: Women who drive with their horn, and not their heads. Memory: All the pretty girls Future: Armed forces Behind us the forgotten post; ahead O challenging future. DAMERY, FREDERICK C. 50 Preston Rood Fred. Commercial Birthdoy: Moy 23 Bond 1; Glee Club To err is human; to forgive is divine DI CICCO, ANNA A. 23 Granite Street Jolly Ann. Commercial Birthdoy: November 24 Hobby: Collecting records Pet Peeve: Tordiness Memory: Tech Tourney '55 Future: Housewife and mother Reputation is like a jewel. DUNDERDALE, JANET M. BI one he. Commercial 11 Crest Hill Road Birthdoy: June 13 Proctor 2; Rodiotor reporter 2 Pet Peeve: Alarm clocks Memory: '55 Tech Tourney Future: Office work Born with the gift of laughter. FAFEL, CHARLOTTE EUNICE 40 Lincoln Porkway General If you don't succeed, try, try again. FIDLER, DRUSILLA 87' 2 High Street, Charlestown Commercial Birthdoy: August 19 Pet Peeve: Boys with white bucks Future: Telephone Company Memory: '55 Tech Tourney Let the good times roll. GROTJOHAN, PHYLLIS 85 College Avenue Commercial Birthday: October 24 Fifty-eight HOLLAND, JEANNETTE 5 Palmer Avenue Commercial Swimming I; Bowling 2; Honor Guard I She's shy, but oh my! JONES, WALLACE 50 Gorham Street Wally. Commercial 8irthdoy: June 18 Go, man. Go! BETTENCOURT. RICHARD 58 Concord Avenue Dick. Commercial Birthday: Morch 17 Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. KOELLN, LINDA MARIE 15 Yorktown Street Lyn. College Birthday: April 15 A dream is a wish your heort mokes. McCarthy, alice Elizabeth 99 Conwcll Avenue Commercial Bowling I Pet Peeve: Gum snapping, wise guys Memory: Tech Tourney '55 Future: Telephone operotoc, mar- riage Silence is golden. SMITH, NORMA •44 Ivaloo Street Commercial I'm forever dreaming dreams. SMITH, ROBERT P. 75 North Street Smitty. General Pet Peeve: Sixth period Silence is golden. SUTTON, WILLIAM G. 75 Fremont Street Will. College Birihday: October 17 G ee Club 1 Pot Peeve: English closs Memory Tech Tourney '55 If you can't beat 'em, join 'em TAYLOR, JOAN FRANCES 48o Oliver Street Commercial Birthday: July 18 Band 1, 2, 3 Pet Peeve: My sister Shirley Memory: The good times in Band Joonie is sweet, Joanie is kind, girls like her are hard to find. ALEXIS, CATHERINE 37 Columbus Avenue Cathy. Commercial Silence is golden. PITCHER, ELAINE FRANCES 437 Somerville Avenue General Birthdoy: October 2 Laugh, ond the world laughs with you. ABBOTT, DONALD RAYMOND 65 Central Street Bud. Commercial Birthday: July 18 Glee Club 1; Football 2; Gradu- ation Chorus I Pet Peeve: Dry wells Memory: Kids in Burlington Future: Car Someday they moy recall, we were not so young at all. Fifty-nine NEARY, THOMAS R. 57 Pcnnsylvonio Avenue Tom. Gcncrol Birthdoy: June 18 Pet Peeve: Foreign languogcs Memory Graduation AMICO, SALVATORE A. 27 Rush Street Sol. General Birthdoy: Jonuory 25 Hobby: 8owling Memory: '55 Tech Tourney Future: Rodio and Television You con if you try. BONIA, WILLIAM J. 36 Ook Street Bill. General Birthdoy: Jonuory 31 Pet Peeve: That long hike to school. Memory: Toking trips in aviation closs BULDINI, LOUIS WILLIAM 6 Gilson Terrace Louie. Gcncrol Birthdoy: November 27 Glee Club; Traffic Squad Pet Peeve: Teachers Future: Mechonic Be a good sport in everything you do. COLBERT, THOMAS F. 20 Packard Avenue Commercial Birthdoy: Februory 11 COLLINS, PAUL A. 43 Prescott Street Roy. General Birthday: November 19 Pet Peeve: English teochers Memory: Rooms 29 ond 25 Future: Service Memory is the diary that we oil carry with us. CONROY, PAUL R. 81 Willow Avenue Corny. College Birthday: December 29 Hobby: Sports Pet Peeve: 255 Memory: M.E.M. Future: Businessman A small fire con kindle o great flome. (Samera CROWLEY, JEROME F. 75 Control Strcci Jerry: College Pet Peeve: Girls who force you to donee Future: College Too much ond too little education hinder the mind. DAVISON, JAMES F. 4la Gi.mon Street Gcncrol Birthdoy: July 25 Pet Peeve: 6th periods Hobby: Coming in late Memory: Room 221, Mrs. Radochio Work foscmates me; I could sit ond wotch it for hours. DOWNEY, EDWARD JAMES, JR. 88 Prospect Street General Life is whot you put into if. DUNBAR, JAMES A. 7 Charnwood Road Jim. College Birthday: July 2 Pet Peeve: Working nights Memory: Junior Prom Future: Mornagc I moy be quiet, but I get around. FERNALD, CAROL A. 121 Museum Street Red. General Birthday: April 5 Radiator Reporter 1. Banking 1 Memory: Boys in my problems closs Pet Peeve: Homework Future: Marriage Be wise; soar not too high to foil, but stoop to rise. GUERINO, FEDERICO, JR. 13 Cameron Avenue Junior. General Memory: Junior year One who storts from the bottom, lands on the top. TASSINARI, CARL 252 Summer Street Commercial HOGAN, JOHN P. 358 Washington Street Bond 1 Pet Peeve: Teochers Better lotc thon never KAVGIAN, ROBERT S. 3 Ook Terroce College Bascboll 1, 2, 3; 8aseboll letter 1 Start young to do the right things. MALLOY, JEANETTE C. 736 Albion Street Jeon. Commercial Birthdoy: April 21 Pet Peeve: Show-offs Memory: Retailing If you don't make it, try again. McCORMACK, MARY ARLINE 11 Porter Street Commercial Burn your candles ot both ends. McGOWAN, DAVID W. 60 Pinckney Street Dave. Scientific Pet Peeve: Rrck 'n' Roll. Uncommon valor is a common virtue. MEDEIROS, ALFRED J. 50 Horrison Street Little Al. Commercial Birthday: April 10 Boys' Glee Club I, 2 Pet Peeve: School Future: Morriagc Life is iust a bowl of cherries Sixty MENDEZ, DAVID JOHN, JR. 16 Crocker Street Sport. College Birthdoy: Februory 15 Pet Peeve: Tcochcrs The Golden Rule. MURPHY, JOSEPH MICHAEL 2 Essex Street Joe. General Pet Peeve: Homework Birthdoy: January 6 Memory: English, Room 344, with Mr. 8crra Future: Armed forces, State Police If you wont knowledge, you must toil. MURPHY, ARTHUR JOSEPH 17 Kingman Road Spike. General Birthdoy: August 20 Hockey 1, 2; Hockey Letter Pet Peeve: School Seek ond you sholl find. MURPHY, THOMAS F. 13 Kingman Rood Tommy. College Birthdoy: Jonuory 19 Boscboll 1, 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3 Pet Peeve: Rainy days Future: College Looming makes a man fit company for himself. NATALE, MARIE 82 Thurston Street College Birthday: April 15 Glee Club 1; GAA 1 Pet Peeve: Insincere teachers Memory: High school friends Future: Tcochcrs' College Where there's a will there's a way. NAZZARO, GEORGE F. 421 Medford Street Gcnerol. Don't soy it ond you won't regret it. r Camera O'LEARY, RITA ANNE 19 Henderson Street Speed. Commercial Birthday: January 20 Election Commission 2; Graduating with honor Hobby: Music Pet Peeve: Slowpokes Memory. My last loafing hours Future: Secretorio! work She who has patience con have any- thing she wants. PAGE, THOMAS ALLEN 22 Kcnncson Rood General Pet Peeve: The school hours are too early He looks quiet, but look ogam. PARE, ALBERT E. 9 Morclond Street Al. Generol Birthday: March 14 Pet Peeve: Girls with knocsocks Future: State Trooper Just o plain ordinary kid. PICKETT, LYNDA SUSAN 3 Marshall Road Lynn. Commercial Birthday: April 27 Hcbby: Dancing Pet Peeve: Clerical in 127 Memory: 3rd quarter report card. Future: Marrioge QUINLAN, JAMES M. 14o Carlton Street Commercial A gentleman is one who never inflicts pain. RACIOPPI, JOHN A. 222 Mom Street, Medford Birthdoy: July 25 Pet Peeve: Hunger pains Memory: Mr. Casey's English periods Future: Armed Forces God helps those who help them- selves. ROMANO, SUSAN CAROL 47 Franklin Street Sue. Commercial Birthday: August 6 Pet Peeve: School SHANAHAN, DAVID E. 23 Clark Street Dave. Commercial Birthdoy: August 13 Boscball 2; Hockey 2; Hockey Letter Pet Peeve: Noisy eaters Memory: Room 347 Future: Own my own business While in your youth, you are in your glory. SPURIO, AL J. 16 Evergreen Squorc Alky. Gcnerol Birthday: August 30 Traffic Squod 1 Basketball 1, 2, 3; Proctor 1 Pet Peeve: Conceited girls Memory: Miss Mimi Ayers' room The days of our youth are the days of our glory. SULLIVAN. JULIA 213 Bcocon Street Commercial Birthday: February 28 Pet Peeve: Stuck up girls Future: Morrioge Take everything in your stride. TAYLOR CHARLES EDWARD 10 Victoria Street Chuck. Commercial B.rthdoy: June 29 Pet Peeve: English Hobby: Hunting Memory: Card gomes in Junior yea: Future: Mechanic Work foscinates me; I can watch it oil day. VAN GUNDY, NORMAN R. 91 Orchard Street Van. College Birthday: Februory 21 Pet Peeve: School Hobby: Reading Memory: Tech Tourney Future: Service Each to his own opinion. YORDANOPOULOS, BYRON M. 232 Highland Avenue Birthday: October 8, in Resht, Iran Future: Intcrnotionol lawyer Think twice before you act. 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The proms, the games, they're over now But memories cannot die. Honor ond Progress is our vow S.H.S. we bid thee goodbye! Seventy-one undergrads fumor Whot on exciting ond eventful two yeors wc hove spent here ot Somerville High School! So for, we of he closs of '58 hove experienced felicity, sorrow, ond privations which began with our orrivol ot S.H.S. Even though the reopening of school was delayed two weeks because of the polio epidemic (this delay wos indeed significant deviation from former custom), we quickly become odjusted to the new environment, ond graduolly leorned to find our woy around the labyrinth of corridors. To the Sophomore Executive Committee we elected Robert Costontino, Beverly Moxwell, Donna Williams, ond William Hutch- inson. Representing us ot the Student Council were Joyce Stoymon, Dennis Dono- hue, Annette Thibeault, and Richord Welch. Then, the fire in Jonuory, which dam- aged the ouditorium, the lunchroom, ond o few classrooms, caused much con- fusion for everyone. But this wos not all. Our Sophomore year ended quite abrupt- ly when another fire broke out in June which wrought for worse domogc. Entering into Our Junior year wos like storting school oil over agoin, except for the fact that we knew we attended from 8-12; o new scheduole wos arranged. Scotcd—Marilyn loco Standing left to right—Cosmo Comclio, Richord Welch, Beverly Maxwell. Seventy-four Scofcd—Morgorct MacQuoid. Stonding left to right—Charlotte Shepherd, Robert Constantino, Noncy Mitrono. J unior Continued and certoin homerooms ond clossrooms were chonged to other rooms. However, these innovations were not quite as bad as had been anticipated. In fact many pupils and teachers found them advantageous. Elected os our Junior Closs Officers were: President, Richard Welch; Vice-President, Beverly Maxwell; Secretary, Marilyn Ince; and Treasurer, Cosmo Camillio. The Junior Night Committee, who planned our splendid Junior Prom, consisted of Chorlotte Shepherd, Noncy Mitrono, Peggy McQuaid, Robert Costantino, and Thomos Vorfabedion. On the basketball team we were represented by the following: Al Bertrond, Jerry Sullivan, Paul Burns, Marty Conroy, Roy Kilgren and Eli Trovossos. As the year come to a close we could not help but think of all the pleasant and even the unplcosont memories of the post two years. But, with greot anticipation and delight we now look forward to our Senior year which will prove even more exciting, eventful, and profitable. MARILYN INCE Closs Secretory '58 Seventy-five JUNIORS IN CLASS Seventy-six As we entered Somerville High School in September of 1956, we were impressed by its mony traditions ond Spirit. Although we did not have the use of the whole school ond the Little Sophs hod to go to school in the after- noon, we really went oheod to acquire a fine record. Mony of the sophomores went straight out to join the football team; others the basketball team. Tommy Brennon ond Gino DiSarcino even made their way up to the Vorsity. The girls mode a great showing in the membership of the GAA. We had Joanne Palazzolo as representative to Student Council. We chose for Executive Committee: Jean Rumson, Vivian Sontos, Gennoro DiSorcina, ond John Troniello. On the Student Council we hod Jeffrey Gaudet, John Robertson, Louise Kingsley, and Elaine Peak. On the scholostic side, we hod sixteen students on the Moximum Credit ond sixty-five on the Credit List for the second quarter; third quarter, twenty on Mox Credit seventy-three on Credit. Severol students went on to join the Entertainment Group, Portia, Webster, the Good Government Group, Comero Club, and Players' Club. There still is one question that has been on our minds for quite o while. Will we ever see the rest of SHS? Seventy-seven Yjat io na l JJc onor I will be o loyal member of the Notionol Honor Society in the Somerville High School; steodfost in my purpose to abide by the right, to serve all just causes, and to seek the truth with my whole heart. I would prize scholarship os a socred trust, and a noble chorocter os my most valuable possession. Beneath the bonner of Honor ond Progress I would loyally serve. of 1937 - Dirst 2)raioin j 1st Row— Herbert Wccnc, Richord Johnson, Pool Schaefer, Jomcs Johnson, Anthony DiSorcina, Frank Driscoll, Herbert Cunho 2nd Row— Rosalyn Pcrronc. Dorothy DiCioccio. Lucille Venturo, Debra Mabel, Carol Fields, Elaine Holland, Nondo Gondolfi, Hildegcrdc Kushner, Charlotte Coughlin. 3rd Row—Judith Tarentino, Mary DiChiappori, Polly Wetmore, Ruthonne Kaye, Maureen Joyce, Judith Howard, Morilyn Tosi, Pollyonn Torutis, Corol Wright. Eighty 1st Row—left to right: Dorothy Shubow, Lois Thiboult, Dorothy DeMito. Corol Potterton, Corol Scolley, Rito O'Leary. 2nd Row—Joan Dick, Lorrome Hyman, Laura Slocomb, Mane Birkcmosc, Joon Higgins. 3rd Row—Kenneth Dewar, Rol crt Giordano, Paul Anderson, Gerard Shannon, Walter Dewar. State Father, we stand before Thee Hear us in this our prayer. Thou ort the Greot and Mighty Help us to do and dare. Keep us from sin and scorning. No evil thoughts con hover Where Thou dost abide. 0 God keep us thy children Pure in deed ond word. All through our life we'll need Thee O thou our Shepherd. We have our weaknesses But if at lost we conquer We proy thou'lt soy, “Well done! Eighty-one Stonding, left to right: Herbert Cunho, Paul Anderson. Seated, left to right: Paul Schoefer, Robert Giordano fouemmei 'tent (Committee Urban Renewol was ogoin the possword with which to start off the school year. The Good Government Group and Committee processed, distributed, collected, ond tollied thousands of point-up, cleon-up, fix-up ques- tionnaires to determine how much progress had been made since the start of the Urban Renewol compoign. The Committee visited the State House on Student Government Doy, where they leorned a great deal about our state government. This yeor our exchange progrom was with Wrenthom, where the Committee was made very welcome on its visit. When the Wrenthom group visited SHS ond their hosts, the Good Government Committee, they were en- tertained by a tour of the city and a discussion on Safety in Somerville by the Good Government Group. Scoted left to right—Beverly Maxwell, Dorothy DeMito. Standing left to right—Cosmo Comclio, Richard Welch, Donald Nouqler. 7 iouemment 1st Row—left to right: Dcbro Mabel, Joanne Kotell, Margorct MocQuaid, Phyllis Buckley, Beverly Maxwell, Dorothy DeMito, Vivian Sontos. 2nd Rcw—Miss Hall, Nantcy Mitrono, Thomas Vartabcdion, Ethel Spartos, Herbert Cunho, Herbert Weenc, Theresa Adorio, 3rd Row—Cosmo Comclio, Jeffrey Gaudet, Robert Giordano, Gerard Shonnon, Richard Welch, Donald Nougler. Eighty-two 3 udent Council 1st Row left to right—Beverly Moxwcll, Morilyn Ince, Dorothy Shubow, Rosolyn Perrone, Ruth Akerley. Herbert Weenc. Dorothy DcMito, Virginio Stecves, Vivion Santos, Louise Kingsley, Lucille Venturo. 2nd Row—Mr. Hcgarty, Dennis Donohue, Nancy LoPierre, Annette Thibeoult, Louro Slccomb, Jeon Rumson, Patricia Wilson, Elomc Pcok, Jeffrey Goudct. 3rd Row—Cosmo Camelio, Donald Naugler, John Troniello, Richard Johnson, Robert Giordano, Richard Welch, Gennoro Di- Sorcino, John Robertson, Jomes Flaherty. 1st Row seated —Dorothy Shubow, Patricia Wilson, Beverly Moxwcll. 2nd Row—Annette Thibeoult, Lucille Ventura, Carole Giffcrd, Virginia Stecves 3rd Row—Paul Schocfer, Robert Giordano, Edword Pignonc, Frank Morciello. M CL 1st Row—Polly Wetmore, Constonce Compbell, Morilyn Ince. 2nd Row—Judith Torcntino, Corolc Gittord, Carol Wollocc. WJelster L )elatina S)ocLeti. y 1st Row—Frank Maroello 2nd Row—Gerald Nisscnboum. James Floherty, Pool Prentiss, James Johnson, Robert Lazar. 3rd Row—Herbert Weene, Richard Johnson. 1st Row—Nancy Rcsmini, Ruth Kotcll, Georgette Morrison, Corolc Gifford, Fronk Morciello, Dorothy Shubow, Charlotte Coughlin, Regino Cole. Vivion Camerlervgo. 2nd Row—Annette Thibcault, Carol Rollins, Thcrcso Adorio, Regino Voudo, Morioric Howe, Ruth Lancaster, Morgoret MocQuoid, Nancy Mitrono, Edrvo Sullivan. 3rd Row—Dorothy Thorne, Caryl Sullivan, Ethel Spartos, Beverly Maxwell, Josephine Wasfofcrro, Joyce Kolton, Corol Amonn, Ruthonnc Kaye, Diana Griswold. 4th Row—George Williams, Anthony Compo, Clifford Johnston, Gerald Nisscnboum, John McGillicuddy, Richord Bennett. President Frank Morciello, Vice-President Dotty Shu- bow, Secretory Chorlotte Coughlin, Treosurer Georgette Morrison, Student Council Representative Corole Gifford, Faculty Adviser, Mrs. McDonnell, directed the doings of the drama club for the yeor. The annuol Hollowe'cn Hop” sponsored by the Players' Club, was the first dance of the season. Arnie Ginsburg wos the disc jockey ond with goblins ond witches running around in their tra- ditional foshion, the crowd at the dance were seen twirlin' ond swirlin'. March 23rd ot Beverly High School the club repre- sented Somerville High in the New Englond Drama Fcstivol. The ploy wos Stolen Identity. In the cast were Georgette Morrison, Carol Rollins, Dotty Shubow, Ruth Lancaster, Gerald Nissenbaum, Frank Morciello, and Priscilla Cole. A worm comedy with laughs by the dozens, Jenny Kissed Me wos the title of the Harriet M. Bell Scholar- ship Ploy: Cost: Father Moynihon Fronk Morciello Michoel Sounders . Constontine Cocos Jenny Dorothy Shubow Mrs. Deazy .... Vivion Camerlengo Miss Sterns .... Georgette Morrison Owen Porkside . Gerald Nissenbaum Shirley Harry Morgoret McQuoid Jo Ruth Loncosfer Mory Sister Mary of the Angels . Chorlotte Coughlin Mr. Porkside .... Richord Bennett Priscilla Jone Regino Cole The year wos difficult without the use of the torium. Eighty-five 1st Row—Arlene Connolly. Ellen Cookley, Lucille Venturo, Rosolyn Pcrronc, Judith Hclmund, Corol Amonn, Patricio McCormick, Morilyn McKiel, Jonicc Colburn, Jeonne Bullock. 2nd Row—Patricio Vocco, Phyllis Miceli, Barbora Morgan, Judith Browlcy, Priscilla Corbclt, Beverly Maxwell, Josephine Wastoferro, Judith Mereer, Shilcy Oelcmos, Jean Edgor. 3rd Row—Carol Potterton, Nancy Musto, Carole Scolley, Patricia Scolley, Margaret Wiley, Lena Ferrone, Koy Ostozewski, Barbara Lewis, Louclla Kclandonidou, Judith Miller. 4th Row—Anno DiSorcino, Josephine Mosciolo, Lorraine Bartolo Marion Whitmore, Annette Thibcault, Patricia Thibedeou, Diane Willard, Dione Griswold. 5th Row—Andro Limberakis, Catherine Duortc, Corolc Lyons, Geraldine LoScolo, Marie lonnilli, Carol LoCapria, Dorothy Arne, Joan Dick, Dorothy Riccio, Jeanne Copobionco. 1st Row—Nancy LoPierre, Morilyn Ince, Caryl Sullivan. 2nd Row—Ruth Lancaster, Beverly Maxwell, Mary Copobionco, Nancy Noble, Nancy Resmini, Mr. DcAngchs. ? —)ei emor ord s —Kothennc Clough, Dorothy DeMito, Lucille Venturo, Carol Bcldassari. Betty Corelli Arlene Connolly ‘‘rT _■ °w f oul Schaefer, Richard Bennett, Edward Pignonc, Timonthy Creedon, Filberto Solano. 3rd Row—Albert Pare, Dome! Sullivan. 1st Row—Richard Luz, Edward Micco, Anthony Scanicancllo. 2nd Row—John McGillicuddy, Richard Collo, Donicl Brothers, John Dykcmon, Jeffrey Gaudet 3rd Row—Clifford Johnston, Murray Cloymgn. 1st Row—left to right: Donald Nougler, Cosmo Cornelio, Walter Dewar. Paul Prentiss, Kenneth Dcwor. 2nd Row—Frank O'Loughlin, Neal Sullivan, Richard Welch, James Flaherty. a jf ortia t)ebating S)ociel 1st Row—Debro Mobel, Ruth Kotoll, Carol Rollins, Dorothy Shubow, Dorothy DeMito, Charlotte Coughlin, Corol Fields 2nd Row—Nancy Resmmi, Vivian Comorlongo, Phyllis Buckley, Nancy Mitrano, Regina Vaudo, Ethel Sportos. Corol Amann, Moriorie Howe, Regino Cole. 2nd Row— Ruth Lancaster, Hildcgardc Kuthner, Theresa Adorio, Josephine Wostofcrro, Marilyn Ince, Margaret MocQuoid, Joyce Kolton, Caryl Sullivon. Wilh a new odvisor and new officers, the girls' de- bating society of Somerville High School started a new ycor. Mr. Hickey, school librarian, become our mod- erator. Elected in May, our officers Dorothy DeMito, president; Chorlotte Coughlin, vice-president; Carol Fields, Secretary; Debra Mobel, treasurer, served throughout the yeor. In ihe tradition of Portia dances, this yeor's was one of the high points of the school's social activities. An Oriental theme was chosen ond the dance was aptly colled For East Fantosy. Chinese lanterns were hung across the dance floor and o huge dragon peered down on the doncers from the stage. A lovely junior. Jeon Fiskc, wos chosen to reign os Empress Portij. The receipts from the dance went to the Portia Scholarship Fund. In Fcbruory, the girls held a party for the newly chosen sophomore members and their guests. Miss Keoting wos olso o guest at this very successful party. As part of the club's activities for this year, the girls revised the society's constitution to moke it more applic- able to the group's needs. The yeor closed with plons for the onnuol banquet ot the Town Lyne House, where pins were owarded to the Seniors. 1st Row—Hildegorde Kushncr. Dorothy Shubow, Virginio Stccvcs. Lucille Venturo, Rosalyn Pcrrone, Georgette Morrison. 2nd Row—Debra Mabel, Rcgmo Cole, Chorlotte Coughlin, Dorothy DiCiaccio. Gerard Shannon, Judith Tarentino. 3rd Row—Richord Johnson, Anthony DiSarcina, Herbert Cunho, Paul Anderson. Herbert Wcene, Filberto Solono. Eighty-nine 1st Row—Richord Borbgoilo, Gerald Nissenboum, Joseph Guoltieri, Richord Burnett. 2nd Row—James Brcdlcy, Frank Morciello, Richard Johnson, Herbert Wccnc, Robert Giordano, Daniel Brothers. Ninety Entertainment 1st Row—Joanne Kiilom, Carol Lindrella, Dorothy Shubow, Hildegordc Kushner, Evelyn O'Neill, Mory Nordone, Alice DcFro- co, Debra Mabel, Joan DeCosta, Donno Willioms, Janice Holmy, Annette Thibcoult. 2nd Rcw—Catherine Osfozcwski, Corol Whelan, Joan Stccvcs, Morgoret Pongborn, Judith Browlcy, Alice Lees, Phyllis Oates, Arlene Connolly, Carole Gittord, Noncy Lundgren, Ruth Lancaster, 3rd Row—Richard Johnson, Gerald Nissenboum, Richard Burnett, Mane Birkemose, Joan Dick, Carol Nelke, Glenda Pork. Joseph Guoltieri, Herbert Weene, Paul Anderson. 4th Row—Robert Giordono, Daniel Brothers, John Guglictta, Frank Morcicllo, Gerard Shonnon, David Squires, Ernest Hart, Fred Penney. The only organization in the whole Music Department that could possibly function this year wos the Entertain- ment Group. This wos lorgely due to the co-operotion received from the Somerville Lodge of Elks, which allowed the group to hove night reheorsols in its Hall. The SHS Glee Club was ogoin requested to entertoin the Super- intendents' Convention of the Ocecn House in Swomp- scott this yeor. The group olso song for o meeting of the Boston Association for Retarded Children, ot o show given for the Heart Fund Drive, ond ot the Chelsea Novol Hospitol. Christmos time wos busy os usual for this group of songsters, os they song for the Christmos gatherings ot the Vocational School, Edgerly School, Kiwanis Club, Teachers' Club ond at a party given for the crippled children ot the Logon Post. Of course, oil turned out for the Christmos carolling sponsored by the Elks ond cheeri- ly serenaded people in rest homes, hospitals, and public buildings throughout the city. In the Spring they entertained ot the Edgerly and Prescott Schools, ot PTA meetings, ond of Class Doy ond Graduation. This ycor the Entertainment Group wos fortunate to have three excellent pianists end many fine solo groups, including vocol ond instrumental sololists, o girls' trio, ond o comedy group. Under the leadership of Mr. Paul Kelly and Miss Beotrice Sweet, this group of singers had a very enjoyable scoson. QrL’ g„ eu n antes 1st Row—Cothcnnc Neofotisos. Beverly Maxwell, Josephine Wostafcrro, Dorothy Shubow, Evelyn O'Neill, Hildegordc Kush- ner, Debro Mobcl, Patricio McCormack, Corol Fields, Joonne Kiilom, Judith Browlcy, Cothcnnc Osfozcwski, Ruth Akcrly. Alice DeFranco. 2nd Row—Priscilla Corbett, Borbora Lewis, Katherine Kilcy, Deolindo Medieros, Helen Buckley, Nondo Gandolfi, Roscmory Souso, Noncy LoPierrc, Judith Torentinn. Corole Gifford, Mory Lou Poolillo, Corol Nelke. 3rd Row—Noncy Thcmn. Josephine Boolio, Corol Lindrella, Arlene Connolly, Ruth Loncostcr, Corol Amonn, Janice Holmy, Noncy Mitrono, Donna Willioms, Katherine Griffis, Rosemary DcSouzo, Lena Fcrronc, Glenda Pork, Joon Dick, Ginny Sleeves 4th Row—Andro Limbcrakis, Corol Potferton, Elaine Longmire, Morgoret Ponoborn, Rosemary Siebert, Sandro Parkhurst, Judith Mercer, Merle Simpson, Shirley Hoe, Noncy Lundgren, Annette Thibeoult, Ruth Kotell. 5th Row—Judith Howord, Cloire Gifford, Shoron Williams. Mory Nordone, Alice Lees, Maureen Joyce, Kothlccn Prcnder- gost, Joon DeCosto, Phyllis Ootes. 6th Row—Joon Higgins, Joon Sleeves. Ethel Hagigeorges, Mory Copriulo, Normo Burnett, Marie Birkemose, Corel Whelan. Irene Wockrow, Joonne Mcndouso, Lois Thiboulf. Moriorie Howe Ninety-one Senior Reporters 1st Row—Virgimo Stecves, Carol Baldassori, Carole Gifford, Ruthonne Koye, Hildegordc Kushncr. 2nd Row—Gerald Nisscnbaum, Carol Fleming, Lorroinc Hymon. mruor l eporteri 1st Row—Evelyn Ells, Nancy Tyler, Joonnc Mocogni. 2nd Row—Joseph Guolticri, Rita Liberatore, Dorothy Bartcro, Rose Pino. — 1st Row—Dorothy DeMito, Vivion Comerlengo, Dorothy Shubow. Corol Fields, Rosolyn Pcrrone, Debro Mobcl. 2nd Row—Poul Prentiss, Ruthonne Koye, Morgorct MacQuoid, Ruth Kotcll, Hildcgordc Kushncr. Charlotte Coughlin, Marjorie Howe, Annette Thibcoult. 3rd Row—Herbert Weenc, Judith Torentino, Joyce Kolton, Ruth Loncostcr, Morilyn Ince, Robert Lozor. The Rodiotor's out todoy. Where's mine? , were the cries of innumerable $HS students upon the distribution of eoch issue. The Radiator staff, headed by the Editor-in-Chief Corol Fields, Business Manoger Herbert Weene, faculty odvisor. Miss Olive MocPherson, and finonciol odvisor Mr. Hugh McCusker, have monaged to publish the Radiator despite the handicop of not having any ossigned place where staff meetings could be held and where Rodiotor work could be done. At the beginning of the yeor, the stoff storted to function by holding a school-wide subscription drive. This yeor, the populor mascot, Mickey Mouse, was chosen to encourage the SHS pupils to purchase the Rodiotor. While working on publishing the magazine, various stoff members ottended the New England Scholastic Press Convention at Boston University at which the Radi- ator and the Yeorbook were cited for outstanding con- tent ond moke-up. During the first week of December, the staff sponsored the successful Disneyland Hop with Trumon Toylor as Dee-joy. Also eorly in December, Carol Fields and Herbert Weene attended o two doy high school editors' con- ference ot the Harvord Crimson. Several other mem- bers of the Rodiotor stoff also attended the Boston Globe Porties held ot the Sheroton Plozo Hotel during the yeor. One by one the issues of the Rodiotor were published, some with comparative ease ond others with all kinds of hondicaps. During the course of the year, the Radiator staff sur- mounted one difficulty ofter the other until finally the school ended with a party and a recollection of octually fun-filled hoppy doys by the graduates and the dreams of a smoother future by the sophomores and juniors. Nnety-three Somerville Leads the Way Words .and Music by dj 'orettei 1 $t Row—Elaine Hollond, Aldo Androdc. Dorothy Fcnnossey, Chorlottc Shepherd, Betty Grohom. Ninety-five First row Dove McLaughlin, Jerry Sullivan, Donald Cochran, Jack Brody, Jim McConn, Cocoptoins Lonnie Fidalgo ond Poul DiPosquolc. Harold Webber, Pou: McNamoro, Paul Tucclli, Cosmo Piccolo, 8ob Duortc. Second row Cooch Zammarchi, Ronnie Phelan, Ed Pasquonna, John Christopher, Bob Farrell, Sebastian Piccolo, Bob Murroy, Richard Murroy, Rod Beoton, Jim Corbett, Ed Capone, Bill Simone, Coach Chello, Asst. Coach Movropolis Third row: Jim Rockwood, Paul Riley, Joe Toscanno, John Burgess, Jim Chopcolis, Bob Walloce, Paul Dumas, Anthony Spartos, Eli Travovsos, Dove Pignono, John Brady, Ernie Duortc. For the first time in many seasons, the Somerville High footboll team opened the season ot home. The new Oilboy Stadium, completed last year, rid the SHS foot- boll squod of their nick-name, the Orphons. It did not free them from o losing record, however. The closest this yeor's eleven come to winning wos in their first contest. They motched Arlington touch- down for touchdown, but fell behind on points of ter ond lost 21-18. Most of the seoson wos o series of disappointing set- backs. Hompered by double sessions ond scholostic difficulties, the teom operated with o converted quarter- back, o varsity composed mostly of juniors, and ployers thot would have been second string under ordinary circumstonces. The record does not show the grueling hours of prac- tice or the injured bodies thot the Red ond Blue players endured. The fons who watched them will testify to whot the score card does not, that eoch boy ployed his best. In school spirit we were class chompions. Ninety-six (dlieerfeaders 1st Row—Jonice Rice, Morgorct Buckley, Dorothy DcMito, Louise Noble, Betty Corelli, Corol Baldassori, Virginia Steeves, Nancy Faye, Noncy Resmini, Lee Brongo. 2nd Row—Glenda Pork, Rose Volutrno, Regina Cole, Jeon Fiskc. Roberto Carlson, Janet 8eres, Margaret MacQuaid, Judith Johnson, Ruth Cochran, Elinor Hopkins, Rosalyn Perrone, Lucille Venturo, Priscilla Corbett. Stronge os it may seem, the cheerleaders also suf- fered os a result of the fire. The music room in which practice sessions were held wos not available this year. Therefore, sessions were conducted in the West build- ing corridors, lunchrooms, and the gym, os well os in any other available space. But under the leadership of Miss Helen O'Brien, foculty advisor, how could any organization be anything but successful. The cheerleaders consisted of twenty-two girls, twelve of whom are seniors. Among these were three girls who hod cheered for SHS for three consecutive years, although not always to victory. They ore Carol Boldassorri, Betty Corelli, and Ginny Steeves who were strongly supported by such vigorous leaders os Roz Perrone, Lucille Venturo, Rose Volturno, Regina Cole, Dotty DeMita, Judy Johnson, Glenda Pork, Roberto Carlson, and Lee Brongo. Despite their difficulties, the cheerleaders decided to establish o pep club, the purpose of which was to lend moral support to all athletic contests. We are happy to report at this time that the response was overwhelming ond that with time, this club is likely to establish itself among the leading organizations at SHS. Credit should also be given the cheerleaders who were always on hand to help solicit funds for such campaigns as the Polio Drive, Retorded Children, etc. Efforts in preparation for the tourney did not go un- noticed. Everyone raved about the morvelous disploy presented by the Red ond Blue cheerleaders of the Boston Garden during the preliminaries. Another feother in their cop wos the tremendous success of the annual sports' night, in honor of all oth- letes and cooches. On April 30th, a bonquet was held at the Town Lyne House at which time all senior members of the group were owarded silver megaphones. At the athletes' banquet held in Moy, once agoin the seniors were honored by the presentation of their much anticipated letters, o token worthy of praise. Ninety-seven Top Row left to right—Joseph Greco, William McKenzie, James Flohorty, Ernest Spurio, Ralph Tisei, Charles Anderson, Arthur Albcrtclli. 2nd Row—Alvin Mothews, Francis DeCoro, John Coulter, Murray Cloymon, Philip Wesley, Paul Tuccclli, Ernest Crewe, Robert Pelham, Poul McNomcc, Redmond Mohoney. Bottom row—Daniel Sullivan, George Getty, Daniel Brothers, Capt. James Bradley, Coach Hegarty, Fronk O'loughlin, Robert Murphy, William Cults, John 0'8rien. Another Somerville High School sport hindered by the fire wos Track. The net result wos that some fine work was done individually but the team os o whole had an off-season. Coptain Jim Bradley of winter track did his finest in the three-hundred yord dash and won first place mony times. We arc also proud of Danny Sullivan who cleared the bor at six feet one inch more than once. In the contest of the mile in which stamino is o requisite, the Red and Blue were odmirobly represented by Ernie Spurio who placed among the top three more often than not. John O'Brien, a senior on Somerville High's Track team, made on excellent showing for Somerville High in the hurdles, one of the more diffi- cult contests. Ralph Tisei with the shot ond Bill Cutfs doing the fifty yord dosh were two of the undercloss- men displaying their skills for the Red ond Blue. Somerville High should be proud of these boys and Coach Hegarty for doing fine work in spite of the in- terruptions ond difficulties. Ninety-eight 1st row -Joseph Coforcllo, Mortm Conroy, Roger Pearson, Rob:rt Tolbot, Gino OiSarcina, Eli Trovassos, Daniel Murphy 2nd Row—Cooch Perry, Jerry Sullivan, David McLaughlin, Paul Burns, Henry Kilty, Al Bertrond, Ernie Spurio, Cooch Sullivon In the tradition of Somerville High School bosketboll teoms of the lost twenty years, this season's five re- tained the threat thot Somerville has inspired in its opponents for so long. Sportswriters again marvelled ot the kind of team which comes to most cities once every ten years, but reoppeors in Somerville every year. Starting with a blaze of nine straight victories the team repeated lost yeor's role as co-champions of the Greater Boston League. Defeots come seldom and only at the honds of Everett ond Medford. Our non-league record was four ond one. Twice stop- ping Cambridge Latin, we split the two gomes with Wal- thom, and were victors in the contest with Motignon. Qualifying by more thon the sixty-six per cent rule of the Tech Tourney, Somerville entered against a highly under-roted New Bedford Vocational team. The game was undecided until the final moments when New Bedford pulled away with o four point lead which wos the win- ning morgin. It wos some consolotion to a fine team ond to the fans who were proud of them, that the team they lost to went oil the woy to the Tech Tourney finols. Our conceit wos not unfounded. A local newspaper, recognizing the tolents of Coptoin Bob Coruso, owarded him a place on its All-Scholastic team. Each of the boys wos All-Scholastic moteriol, however, as they proved to fons throughout the season. The spotlight fell on someone different each gome, but mostly on the team os a whole. Every boy had his night: Bob Caruso, twenty- four points agoint Quincy; Danny Murphy nineteen points against Waltham; Jerry Sullivon, eighteen points agoinst Cambridge Lotin, ond Paul Burns, thirty points agoinst Quincy. The joyvees ended the seoson with o shiny eighteen ond one record. A perfect seoson wos marred by a single loss to Everett. Most victories came with o winning mor- gin in double figures. Composed entirely of sophomores, the joyvees helped to make this year a bosketboll success. Ninet-nine This year's hockey team, led by co-coptoins Phil Ramsey and Tom Murphy, mode an excellent showing by plocing third in the league. Pommet, Romsey, ond Strokes were the leoding Gool-getters while the other boys displayed their skills on fine defensive work. The year started off very well with the first victory in several seasons when Somerville defeated Dedham 4-3, Romsey scoring 2 goals, Pommet I, ond Strokes 1. Brook- line was a slight set-bock when the Red ond Blue wos de- feated 3-1, the sole goal made by Strokes. However, the boys weren't discouraged ond regained territory by beoting Wakefield 2-1 Romsey made the goals. In onother victory we defeated Lexington 2-1. Lexing- ton was the victim of goals by Pommet ond Burgess and the outstanding ploy of Paul Strokes. Somerville won its third successive game by conquering Malden 5-1. In this eosy win, Pommet scored 2 goals, Ramsey I, Quinn 1, ond Strokes 1. Up to this time the Red ond Blue held second place but on January 19th o strong first ploce Malden Cotholic pushed SHS into third ploce when the Hilltoppers bowed to o score of 8-0. Although Molden Catholic proved a little too hard to handle, Somerville demonstrated their skills in on excellent and exciting game which proved that Somerville might well become hockey-minded in future years. 1st Row left to right—Paul Strokes, John Doncaster, Francis Doncaster, Joseph Zengo. 2nd Row -John Pommet, John Burgess, Phil Ramsey, Robert Quinn, Coach Goggin, Henry Perry, Robert Pennel, James Bur- gess. One hundred One hundred one 1st R'w—Honk Hogon, Joseph Coforcllo, Robert Kovgion, Lonnie Fidolgo, Jomcs Brcnnon, Eddie Pignonc, Frank Spignese. 2nd Row—Asst. Coach Jomcs Polmcr, Ernest Duarte, Paul McNomoro, Marty O'Brien, Bob Pennell, Paul Gusdigian, Robert Duorte, Cocch Donohue. 3rd Row—Robert Preston, Dick Trincllo, Tommy Brcnnon, Gcnnoro DiSorcino, Joseph Coruso, Jimmy McConn, Ronnie DcIVecchio. Baseball, America's fovorite postime is growing in pop- ularity at $HS. When the umpire shouts Botter up! our boys reolly shine os o teom. The Red and Blue baseball nine ot lost are showing the spark which hos been lacking since the chompionship title was captured in 1954. Although the sports teoms hoven't been too lucky this year, the closs of '57 is climoxing its reign ot SHS with o tremendous baseball teom. Led by Coptoin Lonnie Fidolgo, whom Boston sports writers hove named os the best catcher in the high school circuit of the stote, the team shows promise. Not only are we proud of Lonnie's fine playing, but Jim Brennan, pitcher, olso deserves credit. Jim hos ployed for SHS for two yeors and he hos displayed the troits of an all star baseball player. The senior roster includes Coptoin Lonnie Fidolgo, Jimmy Brennan, Joe Cafarella, Ed Pignone, Bob Kovgion, and John Hogon, who ore under the able supervision of coach Donahue. Juniors spark plugging the teom are Robert Duarte, James McCann, Paul McNamaro, Jim McCombly, Frank Spignese, and Bob Pennell. Sophomores hove also had their shore in the victories: Gonarro DiSorcino, Ronnie DelVecchio, Ernest Duorte and Tommy Brennon. Tremendous pitching has been established by Jim Brennon and Bob Kovigion; hits hove been plentiful and home runs not too rare. Home run sluggers through the seoson hove been Lonnie Filadgo, Jim McConn, Joe Cafa- rella, and Ronnie DelVecchio. Seniors: Brennon, Cafarella, Kovigion, Fidolgo, Pig- none, Hogan. Heroes: None! Sophomores: DiSorcino, DelVecchio, E. Duorte, Bren- non. Juniors: R. Duorte, McCann, McNamara, McCombly, Spignese, Pennell. One hundred two 1st Row—Dorothy DcMito, Lucille Venturo, Rosolyn Perrone, Morgorct MocQuoid, Deonno Bovernick, Carole Rimkus, Noncy Rcsmini, Beverly Moxwell. 2nd Row—Georgette Morrison, Caryl Sullivan, Ruth Lancaster, Nancy Tyler, Helen Brown, Polly Wetmorc, Evelyn Ells, Bor- baro Sherburne, Arlene Towle. 3rd R.w—Charlotte Coughlin, Noncy LoPierre, Morilyn Ince, Marjorie Howe, Diane Fobbri, Patricia Murphy, Constance Campbell. GAA, probably the only cxtro-curricular activity un- hampered by the fire, can once again boast a success- ful season. The advisers. Miss Snell, Miss McLoughlin and Miss Doley, were capably assisted by the officers: Corole Rimkus, president, Jane Antolini, vice-president; Georgette Morrison, secretory; Georgio Indelicoto, treas- urer, Pot Wilson, student council representative, and by the executive committee which is comprised of the officers, captains, and monagers of the respective sports. Not only do the girls enjoy the activities but they have a definite gool in mind. Upon accumulating 24 points, o girl is eligible for o four inch letter; when she hos ot- toined 65 points, she then receives o six inch block letter, ond upon reaching 100 points a girl is aworded o 100-point pin. Therefore o girl receives pleasure os well as an oward upon completing a season. The basketball teom which ordinarily is o competi- tive teom ond ploys other schools, was forced to sacri- fice oil competition this year. However, the girls man- aged to advance in the skills of the game led by Coptain Deonno Bovernick and manager Jane Antolini. The swimming group hod a fine seoson, especially under the leadership of aquamaid coptain Polly Wet- more and manager Evelyn Ells. The badminton group, os successful os usuol, held its annual singles tournoment of which Jane Antolini, a junior, coptured the chompionship. Coptain Chorlotte Coughlin ond manoger Beverly Moxwell con boast o seoson of successful techniques. The only sport which suffered the consequences of the double-session wos the bowling group of which Rosolyn Perrone wos coptain and Rita Barrett, monager. All who were interested in bowling waited patiently oil yeor for some arrangement to be made but no pos- sible plan could be devised. It is hoped thot next year's GAA will hove o better opportunity to toke part in the vorious sports. One hundred three SENIORS AWAY FROM SCHOOL One hundred four SENIORS AWAY FROM SCHOOL One hundred five VIRGINIA STEEVES JOAN ASHTON JAMES JOHNSON EDGAR TORELL ALDA ANDRADE One hundred six BAR8ARA MocKAY ALICE Oc FRANCO HEREBRT WEENE GERARD SHANNON LEO DUCHARME One hundred seven Senior 1. Did most for SHS Herbert Weene Dorothy DeMita 2. Typical SHS Pupils Gcrord Shonnon Lucille Ventura 3. Most popular Robert Coruso Pauline Wetmorc 4. Most likely to succeed Herbert Weene Carol Fields 5. Most active Richard Johnson Rosolyn Perrone 6. Friendliest Robert Giordano Debra Mabel 7. Best looking Dovid McLaughlin Corolc Gifford 8. Best dressed Francis Driscoll Laura Slocomb 9. Most studious Robert Lazar Hildegarde Kushner 10. Most talkative Frank Morcicllo Glcndo Pork 1 1. Most mischievous Mark Hagopion Eleonor Mortell 12. Most sophisticated Hildegordc Kushner 13. Most gullible Edward Micco Judith Howard 14. Most ongelic Richard Johnson Debra Mabel 15. Class flirts Walter Elwin Jean DeCosta 16. Closs heortbreokers Paul Schaefer 17. Class mon- and women-haters Fred Domery Charlotte Fafel 18. Closs wits Herbert Weene Pouline Wetmorc 19. Coolest cats Michoel Frongillo 20. Closs Romeo and Juliet James Bradley 21. Class clowns Paul Conroy Louise Noble 22. Closs crooner and songbird Poul Anderson Natalie DeCosto 23. Most talented Frank Marciello Dorothy Shubow 24. Best athletes Lowrence Fidalgo Corolc Rimkus 25. Most conscientious Herbert Cunho Corol Fields Sauorited 1. Teacher 2. Topic of conversation 3. Course 4. TV program 5. Future college 6. Band 7. Male vocalist 8. Female singer 9. All-time song 10. Song Mr. James Sullivan Opposite sex College Ployhouse 90 B. U. Benny Goodman Perry Como Potti Page Moonlight in Vermont It's Not For Me To Soy One hundred eight jPoem JUDITH ANN TARENTINO '57 Life is o tossing, ship-strewn seo Of toil ond strife. But when it chollenges you ond me To soil, we must foce whot's to be. We're swept into unchorted streams. All is not clear For vague events lie ahead. They seem Right now, o thrill, a hope, o dream. Our trusty ship is set osoil Indeed, this very hour. Well-wishers come from hill ond dale To lounch us now — we must not foil! Three great mosts of our ship are readied By those who know the seo. Our home, our school, our church hove steadied The croft by which we form our creed. We now embark, with soils unfurled, explorers all into the world. Left: DOROTHY SHUBOW, Class Orist Center: LUCILLE VENTURA, DAR Good Citizenship Award Right: JUDITH TARENTINO, Class Poet One hundred nin' 2 , 'aze 1. Gerard Shannon 2. Morilyn Tosi 4. Joon Tossinori 3- Eleanor Martcll 5. Gail Perry 6. Joon Dick 7. Corol Fleming 8. Debra Mabel 9. Elizabeth McLucos 10. Carol Scolloy 11. Nancy Muifo 12. Carole Lyons 13. Phyllis Strotis 14. Alda Andrade 15. Laura Slocomb 16. Lorraine Hymon 17. Evelyn Martin 18. Antonctte Moniscolco 19. Corol 8aldasscrri 20 Corol Fields 21. Nanda Gandclfi 22. Georgette Morrison 23. Regina Cole 24. Claire Carole Gifford 25. Mary Copriulc 26. Daniel Murphy 27. Nancy Higgins 28. Frank Morcicllo 29. Marion Price 30. Jean 8ycrs 2), 'aze 31. Merle Simpson 32. Bonnie Groham i3. Dorothy Aronc 34. Mourcen Joyce 35. Dorothy Shubow 36. Corol LoCopri 37. Lucille Ventura 38. Joyce Compbcll 39. Rosolyn Perrone «0. Dovid Squires 41. Jeon Spado for o � 2. Corol Rollins 43. Edgar Torcll 44 Fred Molone 45. Corolonn Leccesse 46. Borbora Smoll 47. Diono Griswold 48 Poulme Wetmorc 49. Marion Whitmore 50. Kothlccn Olson 51. Maryann McCorron 52. Kenneth Walter Dewor 53. Borbora Wedgo 54. Ellen Coakley 55. Louise Noble 56. Phyllis Villomori 57. Eileen Hughes 58. Ruthonne Kaye 59. Jonct Borron 60 Pollyonn Tarutis 61. Diane Motorozzo 62. Herbert Wcenc CLm Will We, the Closs of 1957, being of supposed sound mind ond body, do hereby bequeoth our most treosured items ond memories to the underclossmen, odministrotion, ond teochers, who hove mode our stoy in these ivy holls memoroble. To the Heodmoster: A microphone ond public oddress system to be used in oil forthcoming ossemblies in the new auditorium. To the English Deportment: Some ossorted Shakespearean ghosts to moke the rcoding of Homlet ond Macbeth more omusing. To the bosketboll team: Seven winning nights ot the Boston Garden. To the incoming sophomore closs: Free tickets for the new elevotor that we seniors were too lozy to use. To the Band: Forty people equipped with trumpets and white bucks. To those who hove olwoys obeyed the one woy signs: A good conduct medal. To the football teom: A bushel of rabbit feet. To the publishers of the office bulletin: A prize for clarity and generol excellence of make-up. To the Class of '58: A new school with the old time schedule (hah-hoh!). To the closs of '59: All the hours of sleep that we didn't get to use. One hundred twelve Will To the Webster Deboting Society: More deboting boys. To the Entertoinment Group: 1,000 tickets to Oklahomo ond o metronome. To the cots of SHS: A lock of Elvis Presley's hair. To the villain who started the fire: Thanks! To the Good Government Group: 5,169 one-way street signs. To our Pre-driving teocher: A bottle of nerve tonic. To the badminton group: A co-ed system. To the Latin Department: The pocket translation of Virgil's Aeneid. To the future Editors of the Rodiotor and Yearbook: A pair of roller skates. To the Moth Department: A set of blood-, sweat-, and tear-stained trig books To every room: A clock thot works. Signed and witnessed, this 10th day in June, on the happiest day of this yeor, 1957, by: HERBERT WEENE PAUL ANDERSON DEBRA MABEL CAROL FIELDS Cjracluatincj WJith JJc onor PAUL ANDERSON ALDA ANDRADE CHARLOTTE COUGHLIN MARY C. DiCHIAPPARI DOROTHEA J. DiCIACCIO JOAN E. DICK ANTHONY J. DiSARCINA JUANITA B. DOUGLASS FRANCIS J. DRISCOLL LENA M. FERRONE CAROL ANN FIELDS NANDA M. GANDOLFI ROBERT F. GIORDANO JUDITH E. HOWARD JUDITH JOHNSON RICHARD JOHNSON RUTHANNE L. KAYE HILDEGARDE S. KUSHNER JANET M. LAYTE CAROL A LECCESE BARBARA A. MORGAN RITA A. O'LEARY HELENE PENTA ROSALYN PERRONE CAROL ANN POTTERTO JAMES M. QUINLAN DOROTHY RICCIO CAROL ANN SCOLLEY GERARD SHANNON DOROTHY SHUBOW LAURA SLOCOMB VIRGINIA STEEVES JUDITH TARENTINO POLLYANN TARUTIS LOIS THIBAULT MARILYN TOSI LUCILLE VENTURA CAMILLE VOZZELLA HERBERT WEENE PAULINE WETMORE DEBRA E. 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