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

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14 0 o o o o o o 0 0 o o o o THE SOUTHERN BELL Editorial Page Miss Clara B. Sackett Miss Sackett, who died on April 25, was a teacher of typewriting in this school from 1918-1933. Her previous service in other schools in the city covered many years. The commendation of former pupils is per- haps the most reliable basis for ap- praising the value of such work. Her faithfulness and self-sacrifice in the performance of duty has set a stand- ard which few of us can expect to equal. The grateful appreciation of those who have benefited by her in- Huence will be increasingly felt for years to come. 0 0 An Expression of Gratitude Miss Mann and Miss Small wish to take this opportunity to thank all those who took part in the Greek pageant. The splendid co-operation of the cast and the work of the mu- sicians deserve the highest Praise. O O Miss Blackwell Of the many departments in South- ern our own school library is one of the most interesting. Miss Black- well, supervisor, has encouraged the pupils of the school to make profit- able use of the library. Restful read- ing periods have been of great en- joyment to us, the graduates, and we now feel especially grateful to Miss Blackwell and the library staff for making these possible. I O We Are Grateful We, the members of the graduat- ing class of '35, do now wish to ex- tend our most sincere thanks to Mr. Shepherd, Mr. Newcombe, and teach- ers for their generous and most help- ful guidance throughout the past three years of our school career. We leave Southern in hopeful an- ticipation, but we do, however, carry with us many regrets that we must depart, forever, from these, our prin- cipal and teachers. Their ideals, as- pirations, and encouragement have set for us a standard which we feel sure will prove most valuable in High School, and in later life. J. L. Over the Hill Jeannette Loring Climbing the rock-strewn hill to High School has been a task of changeable joy and interest. Thus far, we, the members of the graduating class, have made steady, worthwhile progress, leaving in our wake a series of accomplishments deserving of ac- knowledgment. It took strength, will power, per- severance, and all those fine quali- ties which supply the boost and power to withstand the whirlpool of hitherto unknown features of educa- tion. Southern has made it a point to em- phasize these things which enable us to climb the hill to High successfully, and, other than this, it has en- deavored to vary and pep up each course of study. Also, lying at the foot of that hill, Southern realized that it was no grad- ual slope which we faced, and, there- fore, willingly prepared us for the trip. Along the way we found that education may be intensely interesting if attacked with vigorous ardor and stolid determination. Ofttimes we wearied of the con- tinual advancement in study, but Southern was always there to en- courage the weary and strengthen the weak. We had, too, before us, a goal to attain, a goal to be overtaken only by the ambitious and industrious- High School. There were plans to be made-definite plans with which to meet and beat the future. All these we mapped out in Southern, testing our ability in numerous ways. Having hit upon the right track, we prepared ourselves to remain there through thick and thin. Southern's sincere efforts shall not be futile, we hope, and now, at grad- uation, we pause in momentary re- flection upon the events of these last three years. With one lingering glance of grati- tude we place our packs upon our backs and resume the trip over the hill to High. With this issue the Southern Bell Staff extends to all South- ernites best wishes for a happy vacation. The Marshal Club Southern has a right to be very proud of its marshal system, which, we all have come to realize, is vitally necessary to our school government. Miss French has a group of boys and girls well-informed as to the routine and responsibility for controlling hall traffic. We wish, here, to give this short but sincere note of thanks and appreciation to Miss French and her co-workers for their conscientious and fruitful work this year in the estab- lishment of the marshal system. O O Why We Think Our School Is Best. In the Southern we are taught cour- tesy, citizenship, and safety as well as our studies. All of these subjects will help us to be good citizens now and when we are older. If we are good citizens now, we will be good citizens of our city and nation later. I I Mr. Pickett Southern is greatly indebted to Mr. Pickett of the Somerville Journal, who supervises the printing of the Southern Bell. His invaluable ad- vice and generous assistance in the publication of the issues of our paper are fully appreciated by Mr. Shep- herd and the Staff, who, at this time, take the opportunity to thank him. I O We Welcome Mr. Marchant' Mr. Marchant, who has recently become one of us at Southern, is a graduate of Mt. St. Mary's College, in Maryland. While at college, he played football and was on the track team. While a sophomore, he took the oratorical prize, and, in his Junior year, accepted the traditional chair in English when he became the head of the Philomatheia Society, one of the oldest institutions in the country, having been founded in 1808. It nur- tured the drama. We extend to Mr. Marchant a hearty welcome to the school, and hope that his sojourn here will be a long and happy one.

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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.

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GRADUATION NUMBER 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 5 0 5 15 MR. MURRAY, Teacher Section PATRICIA MICHELSON, Prophet First -Row: Gladys Hiltz, Phyllis Doherty, Dorothy Park, Mary Gaspar, Phyllis Thorpe, Mr. Murray, Eleanor Piers, Joan Jackiewicz, Colletta Kastanes, Margaret Carney, Helen Grace, Second Row: Mildred Connarton, Olive Chartrand, Dorothy Taylor, Claire Landry, Marion Colarusso, Eugene O'Connell, Frank Welch, Edward Kavanaugh. Third Row:. Nora O'Brien, Mary Fraser, Anella Oldham, Patricia Michelson, Emelda Des Roches, Salvatore Mer- candetti, Wvalter Nolan, Isadore Fooks, Joseph Riley, John Ye-0. Fourth Row: VVilliam Bolt, XVosil Kizik, James Fogarty, Leo Percy, Richard Brady, Maurice Querze, Edward V6tt0Pl, BenJam1n Habelow, Renato Mello, John Souza. William Bolt-Politician. There is a reason for everything. Richard Brady-Lumberjack. Quiet, but deep. Margaret Carney-Housewife. Let not slip the golden opportunity. Olive Chartrand-Waitress. The only way to have a friend is to be one. Marion Colarusso-Dancer. Good nature sparkles in her eyes. Mildred Connarton-Student. Al- ways dependable. Phyllis Doherty-Secretary. Our patience will achieve more than our force. Emelda Des Roches - Air-Hostess. Silence is sweeter than speech. James Fogarty-Artist. A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Isadore Fooks - Storekeeper. A silent man is a gift of God. Mary Fraser-Salesgirl. Modesty seldom resides where there are not noble virtues. Mary Gaspar - Operator. Who knows her smile has known a per- fect thing. Helen Grace-Clerk. She will sail the seas of life. Benjamin Habelow - Chemist. A noisy man is always right. Gladys Hiltz-Dancer. A merry heart goes all the day. Joan Jackiewicz-Clerk. The too wise never live too long. Colletta Kastanes-Typist. Vessels large may Venture moreg but little boats should stay near shore. Edward Kavanaugh-City man. He was born with a gift of laughter. Wosil Kizik-Senator. Then he will talk! Ye gods, how he will talk. Claire Landry - School Teacher. She hath a kind heart. Renato Mello-Aviator. I'm not lazyg I'm just dreaming. Salvatore Mercandetti-Oiiice boy. The less he speaks, the more he knows. Patricia Michelson-Aviatrix. My mind to me a kingdom is. Walter Nolan-Clerk. Guard well thy thoughts. Nora O'Brien-Maid. It is safer being meek, than fine. Eugene 0'Connell - Cartoonist. From crown of his head to sole of his Spillane, Louis foot he is mirth. James O'Keefe-Bookkeeper. The the energetic. world belongs to Annella Oldham-Housekeeper. A merry heart goes all the day. Dorothy Park - Salesgirl. Soft words break no bones. I Leo Percy - Boxer. Gentlemen, stand back, a great man. passes. Eleanor Piers-Opera Singer. If music be the food of play, play on. Louis Querze-Mechanic. Happy am I, from care I'm free. Joseph Riley-Carpenter. Man is meant to be cheerful. John Souza-Comedian. Laugh and the world laughs with you. Maurice Spillane-Musician. Music hath charms. Dorothy Taylor-Nurse. Cleanli- ness is indeed next to godliness. Phyllis Thorpe-Secretary. When done by her, 'tis Well done. Edward Vettori-Reporter. Speaks little, but speaks the truth. Francis Welch--Broker. Always a gentleman. John Yeo-Plumber. Slow, but sure.