Southern Junior High School - Bell Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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Congratu tions to teachers who 12 o o 0 0 0 o THE SOUTHERN BELL Assemblies of the Year Mr. Colbert presented an enjoyable program on the highlights of Theo- dore Roosevelt's life, which proved beneficial to the students. The Armistice Day assembly, viewed with due reverence and honor, was successfully produced by Mr. Mooney and Mr. Venerie. An interesting Thanksgiving Day program was given by Mr. Horne. It brought forth the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Miss Whittemore's health presen- tation proved valuable to the school. The pupils listened attentively to this most interesting program. Miss McEachern and Miss Bing- ham presented a Christmas play de- serving of the highest commenda- tions. Miss French's assembly showed that money can be saved even during try- ing times like these. It proved that a penny saved is a penny earned. Miss Donahue's assembly on music and poetry was highly commendable. On Lincoln's birthday Miss Blood gave an excellent play portraying the life of our martyr president. Miss Perry deserves praise for pre- senting such a fine program on Wash- ington. An excellent English play on bad grammar was presented by Mr. Mur- ray's section. The full beauty of trees was de- scribed in Miss Conner's assembly on Arbor Day. The Southern Bell assembly was in- structive in pointing out how the King of Good English rules over America. Many pieces of music produced by famous old masters were played in Miss Esther Murphy's assembly on music. Miss Mann's interesting program on education was appreciated very much by the students. In memory of that immortal anni- versary-Mother's Day-a program was presented on May 15-16, under the supervision of Miss Jones and Miss Kennedy. With the reading of 'tThe Meaning of Mother's Day, by Henry Masci of II-9, chairman, the program opened, and two impressive poems, Mother and Styles and Mother's Day, were recited respec- tively by Helen Mullam and James Lonero, both of II-9. A most attractive and picturesque film, A Trip on the Rhine, showing well known scenes in literature, such as: The Mouse Tower and Bingen, Was then presented, uniquely accom- panied with music by Helen Vincent of II-2. The assembly was dismissed while The Blue Danubel' waltz was played. Mr. Colbert ran the slides. O O The Continental Congress Assembly The Continental Congress assembly under the capable direction of Miss Frost and Miss Merritt was highly successful. The play depicted exactly the drawing up and signing of the Declaration of Independence. Paul Niles displayed his acting ability in the important role of John Hancock. Austin Peck also demonstrated his talent as Thomas Jefferson. The spirit and co-operation of the cast made it one of the best of the as- semblies that were held during the year. The school congratulates Miss Frost and Miss Merritt and their en- tire cast for bringing to them such an interesting and entertaining pro- gram. Congratulations Justly Earned Congratulations to Mr. Shepherd, Mr. Newcombe, and teachers for a successful year. Congratulations to our graduates. Congratulations to the Honor Roll pupils. Congratulations to those who worked, And none to those who shirked! Congratulations to our band and orchestra. Congratulations to our Library Staff. Congratulations to Mr. Colbert and Miss Anna Murphy for financing our magazine successfully. Congratulations to Mr. Gordon and Mr. Shallies for their kindly assistance during the year. Congratulations to Miss Holmes and her group. Congratulations to Mr. Carver and teams. Congratulations to our cadets. Congratulations to our office staff. Congratulations to Miss Mann for her excellent appeal in behalf of peace. Congratulations to Mr. Fleming and his printers for many kindnesses shown throughout the year. Congratulations to Mrs. Mulcahy and Mrs. Marcoux of our cafeteria staff. Congratulations to our 4H Club. Congratulations to our assembly committee. Congratulations to Mr. Griffin and Miss Tucker for their ine work in athletics. Congratulations to Miss Small-and her pageant. sponsored semblies. Congratulations to our pianists. Congratulations to Mr. Broderick and his board of councilors.

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GRADUATION NUMBER o o o o o o o o o o o 0 0 11 Miss CONNER, Teacher. Section DORIS KING, Prophet. 1 First Row: Robert Otto, Phyllis Lavelli, Elizabeth Kirkland, Mary Holden, Elizabeth Ames, Miss Conner, Ethel Nalman, Mary McQueston, Sylvia hV9lSlllRI'l, Eunice Felton. Second Row: Anthony Shanahan, Joseph Baldi,XVillia1n Mcliitchie, Francis Hanlon, Edward Nielson, Walter O'Br1en, John Riley, Frank Powers, Henry Vroom, Anthony Catanzano, Albert Edelstein. Third Row: Roger Drake, Doris King, Tillie Nissenbaum, Constance Matthews, Marion Flynn, Rose DiMilla, Doris MacArthur, Jeannette Loring, Rita Burns, Rose Hamwey. FourthRow: Clifford .Hubbell, Edward Giordani, Thomas Hobbs, Charles Ranaghan, David Fishlin, Paul Niles, Armando Pedronl, Stanley Letasz, Albert De Brase, XVilliam McDonald. Class Prophecy of III-2 Time marches on: 1945! The Waldorf Astoria is crowded, as we say goodbye to old earth, with an excited party. Everyone from re- porters to social satellites, opera stars, actors, and actresses, is con- gratulating the Zephyr's pilot, Frank Powers, and wishing him and his crew of Shanahan, Hanlon, co-pilots, Vroom, steward, and Elizabeth Ames and the writer, air-stewardesses, the best of luck in our fifth annual skyride to distant Mars. Jeannette Loring, Elizabeth Kirkland, and Winchell have just telephoned their stories to their papers, and Charles Ranaghan is an- nouncing our departure to the Eng- lish speaking planets, which are tuned in. Marion Flynn's interplanetary famous band has just struck up a farewell tune with Joseph Baldi, the Bing Crosby of 1945, vocalizing. There goes the warning rocket! She's starting up, and we are now mounting' speedily. We land in Mars just at midnight on Albert Edelstein's dairy farm. Thomas Hobbs, Mars' marathon cham- pion, races to town with the news of our arrival. Before we have a chance to collect our baggage, or even our thoughts, we hear a familiar voice, which has now turned basso, shout Taxi We turn to find Albert De Brase at the door of a strange contraption, with the name Marsford glittering on its side. While waiting for transportation, William McRitchie, dairy-farmer, and next door neighbor of Albert Edel- stein, entertains us royally with his television set. Here we see the Town Hall with Edward Neilson conducting his regular amateur show. Among the group of budding young artists, we recognize Rita Burns and An- thony Catanzano, songsters, and Rose Hamwey, who has just gone into her dance, is receiving a tremendous ova- tion. Roger Drake's Marsters conclude with the Giordanian March, named after this planet's most illus- trious scientist, Edward Giordani. A siren outside informs us that our electric-auto is ready, and, with Walter O'Brien pressing a button, we speed oi at 5001 miles an hour. Our special consort, John Riley, of the Mars Police Force, directs us to the villa of Paul Niles, mayor of Mars, who is in private conference with King Stanley Letasz of Neptune. Their private secretaries, Rose Di- Milla and Doris McArthur, greet us, as David Fishlin, caretaker of the building, ushers us into the recep- tion room, on the wall of which hang pictures of Sylvia Weisman and Con- stance Matthews, athletes extraordi- nary. In another corner of the spacious room we see a picture of the Dizzy Dean of Mars, Robert COltoJ Otto, also many magnificent portraits by the famed artist, Ar- mando Pedroni. The conference is broken up as soon as our arrival is announced, and soon we are the guests of His Majesty of the Olde CoH'ee Shoppe, William Mc- Donald, proprietor. Here, Tillie Nissenbaum entertains us by her clever treatise on Scien- QContinued on Page 321 Zi

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GRADUATION NUMBER o o o o o 0 0 e 0 0 o o o 13 MISS MACD ONALD, Teacher. Section III-3 PHYLLIS MONAHAN, PHYLLIS WANZER, Prophets. l First Row: Pasquale Ficarra, Lois Richardson, Genevra Pye, Dorothy Perry, Miss Macdonald, Edith Resteghini, Phyllis Monahan, Phyllis VVanzcr, Amindo Branco. Second Row: Louis Casale, Austin Peck, James Kelso, George Hargreaves. Third Row: Joel Roseland, XVa1ter Manfrine, Angelo Ciano, 'Umbert Carbone, NValter Glines, Gilbert Lacy, Q Fourth ROW! R-2111311 M7lUniUS, John Lippas, Richard Ramsey, Joseph Peluso, Raymond Restani, Marcello Sanesl, Leno Ferrarini. Class Prophecy of III-3 Seated on a marble settee, we Wit- nessed a peculiar sight. In front of us was a pool of water, clear as crys- tal, nearby stood a man dressed as an Arab. We were keyed to the high- est pitch when look into the whereabouts of A column of suddenly as it peared, leaving before. Lookin he agreed to let us future to learn the the famous III-3. smoke rose, and, as had risen, it disap- the pool as serene as g unto its mysterious depths, we recognized Professor Peck instructing a class in higher mathe- matics. Reflected in the glassy sur- face of the pool was John Lippas, showing his prize painting, Rhap- sody in Lavender, to a group in a large museum. The next scene trans- ported us to Portugal, where Armindo Branco was the United States am- bassador. Next scene showed us Leno Ferrarini, the oracle of Delphi, rul- ing in a small country, hardly dis- cernible in the pool. At Gay Paree we found Genevra Pye in a fashion centre, happy as usual, Suddenly, the scene changed to a city in the Middle West. Pac- ing up and down the platform of a large auditorium was James Kelso, the rising young orator of South- ern days. Being transported swiftly to another scene, we saw some beau- tiful tapestries woven by the skillful hands of Angelo Ciano. Quickly fol- lowing was a Vision of Ralph Man- ning diligently working on an im- portant piece of engineering. A mili- tary scene opened before us, show- as Captain of came Walter to a group of H ing Richard Ramsey the Guards. Then Glines, Jr., lecturing writers on Rhetoric The next scene was in Portugal, amid gardenias and orchids with Jos- eph Peluso in his flower shop. As we gazed into the pool for more friends, we saw Walter Manfrine in a hospital performing an important op- eration, assisted by Gilbert Lacey. Wonder of Wonders! Dorothy Perry was reviewing her latest book, The Power of Athletics. Bugs, bugs everywhere! In the midst of these was the wor1d's famous naturalist, Umbert Carbone. Hear ye, hear ye, the court is now in session, sounded from the depths of the pool, with his honor, Raymond Restani presid- ing. We heard a melodious voice and were informed that it was that of Marcello Sanesi singing When the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day. He was accompanied by Pasquale Ficarra, the noted 'cellist. Joel Roseland, in his clear voice, announced on the radio that Edith Resteghini had been appointed superin- tendent of a hospital. Amo, amas, amet, echoed the voice of Phyllis Wanzer, as she was trying, in her patient way, to teach the pupils the essentials of Latin. As the last scene came slowly at first and then swiftly we heard the patter of horses' hoofs and, amid the cheering' of thousands, we saw Phyllis Monahan, with her arm around the neck of her Ken- tucky Derby winner, congratulating her jockey. We thanked our kind friend for revealing the future of III-3 so pleas- antly to us, and so we took our de- parture from Arabia, the land of mystery.