Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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 “Rhapsody in Blue” was the theme of Portia's annual dance, November 15. Under the supervision of Miss Humber, the new faculty advisor to Portia, the club has already had a debate on the topic “Should Capital Punishment Be Abolished?” On October 24th the Players’ Club held its annual Halloween Hop with Dave Mayn- ard as the disk jockey. After admitting a host of newcomers, the members of the club are now putting their heads together to select the scholarship play. After the loss of a year, the Girls’ Glee Club is running smoothly once more. Under the direction of Miss Beatrice Sweet, the members recently elected their officrs for the coming year: President, Sharon Williams; Vice-President, Irene Wackrow; Junior Vice- President, Phyllis Oates; Secretary, Nancy Mitrano; Junior Secretary, Rosemary Wray; Treasurer, Mary Lou Paolillo; Librarians, Donna Williams, Dolores Viera, and Janet Drake. The Entertainment Group sang at West- ern Junior High School recently for the opening of the Mentally Retarded Children Campaign in Somerville. On November 16, the group presented a program at the Uni- tarian Church on Highland Avenue. The event was a fair sponsored by the Somerville Wo- men’s Club. They are also busily preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas Concerts. Having sung at Talent Night, the members of the Boys’ Glee Club are now in the pro- cess of electing their officers. This group is under the direction of Miss Mary McGann. On Thursday, November 21, the Music De- partment sponsored their annual Talent Night, which was a great success. The Key Club and their officers have been giving time to the Christmas Seal Program. The officers of this club are: President, Robert Constantino; Vice-President, William McKenzie; Secretary, Cosmo Camelio; Treas- urer, Donald Naugler; Student Council Rep- resentative, James Flaherty; Sergeant-at- Arms, Alfred Marella. On a recent telecast of “Youth Speaks Its Mind” presented on Channel 2, Somerville High was represented by Richard Welch, who spoke with authority and was photogenic, as we would expect him to be. After a current election, the Webster De- bating Society elected officers: President, James Flaherty; Vice-President, Constantine Cacos; Secretary, Edward Silviera; Treas- urer, Anthony Spartos. Nominations for Senior Class Officers were: President, Daniel Brothers and Rich- ard Welch; Vice-President, Beverly Maxwell and Nancy Resmini; Secretary, Elizabeth Graham, Donna Williams, and Marilyn Ince; Treasurer, Cosmo Camelio and Thomas Var- tabedian. The Juniors nominated: President, Geno DiSarcina and Vincent Piro; Vice-President, Karen Kelley and Joanne Palazzolo; Secre- tary, Barbara Murray and Nancy Noble; Treasurer, Frank Hrubi and John Traniello. Sophomore nominations: Barbara DeWolfe, Antoinette Mazzola, Joan Squizzero, Anne Zaya, James Kakos, John Maclsaac, Paul Papaluca and Peter Suffredini. Fourteen

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A FALLEN LEAF Louise Price ’58 Once I was part of yonder tree, And ’neath the summer sky, I proudly nodded and looked down Upon the passers-by. RAINFALL AT NIGHT Louise Price ’58 “Pitter patter pitter patter”—softly beats the rain. As it prances, whirls and dances on my window pane; Tapping lightly on the glass—laughing with the breeze, Dancing to a merry song that drifts among the trees. Gently, softly now it taps—“Come out with me and play!” I hear it call so merrily—its song is light and gay, And as I jump from bed and at the window stand, I see the tiny raindrops as they dance in silver strand. Twinkling, sparkling, glistening—they fall upon the leaves, And with silver splendor they softly clothe the trees; The moon so high up in the sky is shining through the mist, And rosebuds proudly lift their heads, with dew their petals kissed. A blessing only He can give—this rainfall from above, Enfolding, caressing, feeding the earth—His token of boundless love . “Pitter patter, pitter patter”—softly beats the rain, As it prances, whirls and dances on my window pane. Ah yes, that tree so lone and bare— Her branch was once my home; But now I lie upon the ground— Withered and ugly and lone. Yes, from the branch I slowly fell And fluttered gently down, And as I reached the cold, hard earth I uttered not a sound. Now I am stepped on, crushed and torn By the rush of the passers-by, But as they pass I say nothing—alas! I can only resignedly sigh. For soon the air will grow more brisk; The days will colder grow, And Mother Nature will make for me A grave of whitened snow . . . But once I was part of yonder tree, And through the summer’s day I nodded proudly and looked down On those that passed my way. BASKETBALL LUNCH TIME Carol Amann ’58 “Now for homework!” teachers shout, But it’s too late—they’ve all gone out. The bell has rung, no time to loll; The lunchroom is the common goal. They push and shove and shout and cry And then you see them zooming by; It’s mighty lucky they’re not killed— The lunchroom is so quickly filled. Seats are claimed by the first ones there— The late ones never find a chair. Books are tossed they know not where— Oh! My cake! Don’t throw it there! Oh, how standers beg for seats— But standing really is a treat; For pushed and squeezed—those in their seats Can hardly move or talk or eat. But all are happy—none complain As long as time for lunch remains! Barbara Lamb ’58 As I enter the halls of learning And greet the hep-cats all, Im told I won’t amount to much ’Less I like basketball. To tell the truth, I never liked What seemed a silly brawl; That game they all go nuts about— Yes—I mean basketball! And then one day a handsome lad So strong and straight and tall, Invited me to watch him play And brother—did I fall! f i With tender words his plays he named- The score I don’t recall, But from that day I’m nuts about A game of basketball! Thirteen

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First row: Marilyn Ince, Janet O'Halloran, Donna Williams, Mary Paolillo, Morjorie Howe, Joyce Smedberg, Theresa Adorio. Second row: Beverly Maxwell, Noncy LoPicrrc, Sharon Williams, Evelyn Ells, Joyce Kalton, Judith Brawley. Third row: Robert Fedele, Ernest Hart, Richard Welch, Donald Nauglcr, Cosmo Camelio. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The high school students chosen to the National Honor Society must display the qualities of leadership, scholarship, character, and service. Good marks are not the only pre-requisite of this Society. Service and cooperation also are required. From this group the fu- ture educational, scientific, political, and so- cial leaders will emerge. Each Spring the faculty chooses the top 5 per cent of the Junior class to become mem- bers of this organization. In addition to hav- ing a scholastic record, that is Credit and Max Credit grades, these Juniors must also display leadership, character, and service. Last year eighteen Juniors were selected to enter the National Honor Society. Other Members of the Class of ’58 will be selected later this year. Every senior is awaiting the day when more of his classmates, if not he himself, will be elected to this distinguished organization. They will certainly maintain the high ideals for which the National Honor Society is noted. THE HARVARD ROOK PRIZE Each year the Harvard Book Prize is awarded by the Harvard Club of Boston to the outstanding boy in the Junior Class. Last year at a school assembly Mr. Giroux pre- sented the book to Ernest Hart ’58, and commended him for maintaining a high scho- lastic rating while serving the school com- petently during his sophomore and junior years. Ernest was chosen as a member of the National Honor Society in the first drawing from the class. Already having composed several pieces, including “Suite of the Planets,” Ernest hopes to be a composer some day. Be- sides his school work he studies harmony, composition and piano at Boston University. He has played in concerts at Boston Uni- versity and has appeared on television on Channel 2. His skillful piano accompaniment has been a great help to our Glee Clubs and Entertain- ment Group. Next year, Ernest hopes to attend the Boston University School of Fine and Applied Arts. Fifteen