Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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ARLINGTON In the first game of the season Somervif was defeated by Arlington at Arlington Field. The final score was 18-6, in favor of Arling- ton. After a scoreless first period, Arlington came through with two touchdowns and led 12-0 at the half. At the beginning of the sec- ond half the Red and Blue scored on a 15-yd. touchdown pass from Bobby Taylor to Eddy Mackay. However, the boys from the hill couldn’t muster another touchdown while Ar- lington scored late in the final quarter. QUINCY After the first game defeat the Red and Blue came back with a 28 to 0 victory over Quincy at Quincy. Somerville’s Co-captain Herb Serpa scored the first touchdown late in the first period. This set the team on fire and in the second period Somerville scored again on an eight-yard run by Co-captain, quarterback, Bob Taylor; Serpa then ran for the two points after the TD. Again Somer- ville scored as Ed Stachelski romped eleven yards off-tackle. Somerville led 20 to 0 at the half! The second half was marked by Taylor’s 3-yard touchdown and his brilliant run around end for the two points. A late Quincy rally was squashed on the six-yard line when time ran out preserving our 28 to 0 triumph. MEDFORD Somerville, a heavy favorite against arch- rival Medford, just couldn’t get rolling. Med- ford scored twice during the first quarter while keeping the ball in their possession for almost the entire first period and controlling the better part of the second. Somerville’s first and only tally was early in the second half. The score was set up by a forty-seven-yard pass from Taylor to Mac- kay. Taylor then ran around end for the touchdown. The pass from Taylor to Mackey was completed for the two points. Medford came back with the final touchdown of the game. Medford won 20 to 8. A dismal day for the hometown fans. LAWRENCE But if the Medford game was disapi oint- ing to the Somerville fans the Lawrence game was doubly so. Although the score didn’t show the spirit and the fight our boys put in the game, it was truly a black day for Somerville High. Our boys didn't get any breaks. Lawrence didn’t score until late in the first half but followed with another quick score. They scored twice more in the second half while thwarting all of our efforts. Final score Lawrence 24. Somerville 0. CHELSEA On the day of the Chelsea game Mother Nature decided to play one of her most an- noying pranks and Boston received an early snowfall. Though the fall was slight it was decided to postpone the game until Novem- ber 18. EVERETT Facing another traditional rival, Everett, Somerville, hoping for an upset was unfor- givably disappointed by Everett half-back, Bob Leo, who personally accounted for six Everett touchdowns. Somerville seemed uiv able to get to this shifty runner who has been causing havoc throughout the league. Leo Nine

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up” the spirit of the team, things would be a great deal better. Did you ever stop to think how a nervous cheerleader feels as she faces the gloomy- looking spectators, or how a football hero feels when he hears someone yell “Boo”? Well, it’s a pretty horrible feeling. Now, don’t get me wrong. I love cheerlead- ing and I know every other cheerleader does and wouldn’t give it up for the world, but please stop and think. Am I a hypocrite? If you are, make an early New Year’s resolu- tion and come on and help us out because — We’re from Somerville ’n’ no one could be prouder. If you can’t hear us, help us shout louder! WHAT’S RIGHT WITH SOMERVILLE HIGH Joyce Catanzano ’62 Somerville High School, like practically all other high schools, is subject to constant criticism by a major part of its pupils. Al- ways ready to accept the worst about the school, pupils are usually blinded to the won- derful opportunities for advancements in ed- ucation available at S.H.S. and other schools. Somerville High has some of the most qual- ified teachers in the country. All are gradu- ates of accredited colleges with the best train- ing for the future. We also have a marvelous system of extra- curricular activities with a combination of twenty-five clubs and sports teams. There isn’t any pupil in the school who could not join at least one activity and from it receive the enjoyment of being with fellow students. In addition the poise, good sportsmanship, and training that can only come from work- ing with others may be obtained. Our guidance department is also an out- standing one with the most helpful counsel- ors, who are always ready to aid you and all pupils who need help. Remember the choice of vocation or a college is a decision that most young people need help in determining. Somerville High has much to off6r its stu- dents, but unless the attitude of an unsatis- fied minority changes, the full benefit of the strong leadership and superior quality of our teachers will go unheeded. SHOPPERS Ann Crowell ’64 At last it has been done. Here is my per- sonal survey of super-market shoppers. Al- though not complete, the data which I have assembled reveals this threefold classifica- tion: The first type of shopper is the “Browser.” She is usually on the plump side and just loves to shop for food. She brings no shop- ping list but just wanders up and down the aisles, picking up whatever looks good. You will notice the place she stays at longest is the candy counter. The second type of shopper is the “Tester.” Every item must be tested before she will buy it. She will shake and rattle whatever she can lay her hands on from can goods to frozen foods. But the meat section is her specialty. She must squeeze each piece of meat before she decides which one to buy. Everything on the meat counter looks pretty much abused after she leaves there. The third type of shopper might be called “Bargain Bessie.” She is the woman who conies in with a pencil and paper to figure out if two cans of dog food at twenty-five cents a can are cheaper than four cans of another brand at four for one dollar. All she needs is an adding machine. If you think these characters appear exag- gerated, the next time you go to the super- market take a good lock at the shoppers. I mean a really good look. See if you don’t find all of them making the rounds. Eight

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capped his performance with a ninety-seven yard run for the TD. Ed Stackelski saved Somerville from another shutout by scoring in the first half. Final score—Everett 50, Somerville 6. MALDEN Again a familiar rival whopped the Red and Blue, after a very close first half in which the only points scored were on an eleven-yard touchdown pass to Frank Crotty from Bob Taylor. The second half was the ruination of Somerville High. We did nothing right and they nothing wrong. Malden proceeded to score four touchdowns and six extra points, rolling over the Somerville line and winning 30-6. CROSS COUNTRY This year our cross country team is led by Junior Donald Portanova. Mr. Hegarty and Mr. Hrubi are the coaches of our team. BOSTON COLLEGE Somerville lost the first meet of the season to Boston College High by the score of 35-22. Donald Portanova finished in second place behind Mowvar of BCII. RINDGE In the second meet of the young season, the Red and Blue runners again were de- feated by the score of 34-21. Don Portanova finished in first place. MALDEN CATHOLIC Somerville High defeated Malden Catholic in a close meet by the score of 24-32. Don Portanova again captured first place in the two and three-fourths race. CAMBRIDGE LATIN In their fourth meet the Somerville run- ners were again defeated, this time by the score of 31-26. Don Portanova finished first in a very close meet. BROOKLINE Somerville lost their final meet of the sea- son by the score of 36-23. Don Portanova fin- ished in first place in a winning time of 12 minutes and 58 seconds, his fastest time dur- ing the year. CHAMPIONSHIP MEET Donald Portanova finished second in this big meet. The runner who beat Don was the same runner who beat him in the first game of the season. Mowvar is the name of the runner who was the only person to beat our runner. Ed. Note—The team with the least number of points wins the meet. First row, left to right: J. McCoy, M. Nisscnbaum, E. Mockoy, E. Stochclski, H. Serpo, R. Taylor, D. Mottard, R. Aylward, R. Har- rington, R. Graham. Second row, left to right: Cooch Reogan, Coach Nunziato, L. Parker. P. Blcckmcr, A. Barasso, P. Peterson, R. Hurynowick, J. Ayl- ward, D. Crowley, E. Harrington, J. Toomcy, J. Moniglia, Coach Zammorchi. Third row, left to right: 8. Cappobionco, F. Crotty, L. Antocccchi, C. Doherty, C. Shepherd, F. Burgess, W. Ross, A. Mahar, A. Simpson. Fourth row, left to right: J. Filosi, R. Coggiano, G. Dold, R. Toomoy, R. Tucker, P. Kakos, R. Ennos. Ten