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

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16 o o 0 o o o 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 THE SOUTHERN BELL This and That About These and Those Jello again .... more dots and dashes .... We supply the dots. . . . Our track team will handle the dashes. . . . Who was called the Oracle of Delphi in III-3 by Mr. McM? . . . And the same section boasts of the animated candy cane. . . . What certain piece of paper interested two of our girls no little bit? . . .Charles Cabral of III-12 a leader fin talking! in the hall .... Donald Healey, Ed De Marco and Ray Crimmins, birds of a feather in III-1. . . They never use the English Rules. . .-. John Masone in '106 - a Ben Bernie without the cigar. A Rambling Rhymester Edith Stonehouse donates the fol- lowing as a modern version of an old favorite:- Hickory, dickory dock, The mouse ran up the clock, The clock struck twelve- Lunch Time! And still Ruth Vaughan asks ques- tions .... In French .... What teacher could be a perfect double for Lou Gehrig, N. Y. Yankees' star? . . . Congratulations to our class oiii- cers .... A splendid choice .... Who are those air-minded juniors on lioor number one? . . . We hope you all smiled at the birdie for the class picture .... Too bad it wasn't a talkie for the boys in III-6 .... or a laughie for the girls in III-10. . . . Did you recognize William Up- ton of III-5 . . . After he combed his hair for the class picture? . . . Ar- mando Pedroni a future Clarence De Mar ,... Good jumper, too .... Can you imagine our track team winning , . . Two meets in a row? . . . Well, they did .... Under the care of the old B. C. High Hash .... Sections III-1, III-5, III-11 did a fine job on Southern Bell subscriptions .... Has Mary DiLima in 212 found the eye- mark yet? D Lest 1Ve Forget Famous last words, Just in pass- ing and By the wayf' . . . Bring up the magazine, Leahy .... Do you patronize our advertisers? . . . You should .... Joseph Bellengi in 106 never without an alibi .... Nor Helen Conway without a smile .... That James J. Mooney was nice perfume in 317 .... We might say it was Wool-worth the price .... Did you get the joke? . . . Paging Harold Weatherbee. . . . Be a leader, says Patsy in 112 .... Why does Dorothy fDotty to you, Mr. Mooneyj, in 201, always wear a little white gardenia ? . . . Did you hear Charlotte Brenner on WNAC? . . . When I grow too old to dream! . . . Does Joan McCarthy in III-10 live on Lincoln Parkway. . . . Or on Dimick Street? . . . Where's the Lullaby of Broadway now? . . . Barbara McAuley used to know .... Oh, Edna Curran lives on Dimick Street .... Pardon me! Don't get lost in the high school next year .... Hasn'tY Teresa Crovo the nice braids? . . . Mary Di Lello, a ballet dancer in the short drill. . . .We know that Selita F. likes to bring bulletins to Room 117 .... She's our Betty Boop, you know .... Are you Amelia or Aurelia? . . Ask Mr. Venerie. Outdoor Sports The girls in III-9 go bike-riding. . . . With Eleanor Ballou on Fri- day nights .... Tell the class how handsome you are, Gilbert .... But how forgetful .... Did you see the faculty team play the school team in baseball? . . . The faculty won, you know .... With a million dollar infield .... And a twenty-three cent outfield .... Harry Reed, of 212, swings at the high ones .... As does Joe McCarthy, of 113 .... The boys in Mechanical Drawing did a fine job. . . . On our magazine pictures. . . . Congratulations to our Seniors who made the honor and credit lists, Has Dotty, in 201, found the knack of using the switchboard yet? . . . Get Room 312, please .... Must those trucks go up Vinal Avenue? .. .Are you tired of these dots? . . . Adolfo D'Ovidio is very obser- vant of sound effects .... During Paul Revere's Ride. . . Fred Quin- lan, of III-6, very observant .... Of other things .... I Believe in Miracles, sings Mr. McMahon .... If Sophie Sermos keeps still for five minutes .... Or two .... What boy in 112 has a very, very famous name? . . . Tillie Nissenbaum did creditably at the Rotary Club Oratory Contest. . . . On Service. . . . As did James Kelso at the K. of C .... On Old Glory. . . . Are Bella and Augusta Oliver sisters? . . . My, my! . . . Can't Josephine Annarelli of III-2 make the piano talk .... And always so willing .... James Uservitch, S. C. president, a model father. Poem by the Twins The twins of 216 contribute the following poem .... With the ad- vice: Don't print it. . . . With our usually obliging spirit, here it is:- Mary had a little lamb, Its iieece was white as snow, Everywhere that Mary went- Use the El - With best wishes for success and prosperity, your commentator says Au Revoir. Miss Hersom Genevra Pye, III-3 Always busy, kind, and gay, Eager to help in her pleasant wayg Daily at work and always on time Miss Hersom, we know, is a friend sublime. O O To the Cafeteria Staff For services rendered us by Mrs. Mulcahy and Mrs. Marcoux, of the Cafeteria, we, the Senior Class, wish to extend our sincerest thanks. As we bid good-bye to the various de- partments of Southern, We look back with special regret to the cafeteria where we whiled away those enjoyable luncheon periods made possible through the efforts of the pleasant and eiiicient cafeteria staff. 0 0 Eklircafion has for Us object the forma- iiou of cha1'acte1'.-Herbert Spencer. 0 0 Nature fits all her rlzildrvn with some- thing to do.-Lowell. Plfhal greater or better gift to the state than to tram up youth.-Cicero.

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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.

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GRADUATION NUMBER 0 0 0 o o 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 17 GENEVIEVE ANDERSON, ELEANOR CREAN MISS COL! Teacher SCCtIOIl VEIQOINICA CREAN, Prophets. EDWARD BASKEWICZ, Prophet. i First .Row: Margaret Raschelln, Eleanor McDonald, Lorraine Behenna, Dorothy.McDonald, Alice Andrews, Miss Coll, Genevieve Anderson, Josephine Placentini, Irene Cullen, Anna Belloir, Carmella Marchillo. Second Royv: Dorothy Davis, Dorothy McGuire, Annie Sarapina, Joseph Costa, Edward Baskiewicz, James Gor- man, Joseph Moruzzi, Bernard Robinson, Charles Andrews, XVilliani Upton. Third Row: Myrtle Smith, Annie Verani, Katherine Haratsis, Helen Zakszewska, Veronica Crean, Eleanor Crezin, Margaret Horgan, Catherine Murnane. Fourth Row: lVilIiam Carroll, George Alfonso, Arthur Abbood, Guido Bianchi, Joseph Tierney, Paul Eade, Anthony Urbanowicz, John WVhelan, Francis Burke, Robert Kent. Characteristics of III-5 Girls Genevieve Anderson -- Personality. She was born with the gift of laugh- ter. Alice Andrews-Quiet. Unto the pure, all things are pure. Anna Belloir - Daring. '? is her choice. Lorraine Behenna-Serious. Quiet, but deep. Eleanor Crean-Popular. A faith- ful friend is better than gold. Veronica Crean-Charming. As sweet and shy as an old-fashioned picture. Irene Cullen - Amusing. To a young heart, everything is fun. Dorothy Davis-Giggles. She looks as if butter wouldn't melt in her mouth. Katherine Haratsis-Sociable. A friend in need is a friend indeed. Margaret Hargan-Generous. Give and you shall receive a thousand fold. Carmella Marchillo-Dainty. Dorothy McDonald-Childish. Good things come in small packages. Eleanor McDonald-Clever. Dorothy McGuire-Diligent. Punc- tuality is her golden rule of life. Catherine Murnane-Quiet. Just a quiet little girl, but a friend to all. Josephine Pacentini - Big-hearted. Always willing to share. Margaret Raschellaf-Bashful. Very quiet, Very shy. She never talks, we wonder why? Anna Sarapina-Unselflsh. Always ready to lend a helping hand. Myrtle Smith--Modest. A maiden, modest, yet self-possessed. Annie Verani-Book Lover. Books are her passion and delight. Class Prophecy of III-5 Boys Arthur Abbood is now on his sec- ond cruise around the world. Charles Andrews has the largest collection of books in New England. Paul Eade is an artist of great fame. William Upton hasn't forgotten his knowledge of football. Joseph Costa is a teacher of civics. Guido Bianchi is a great airplane designer and still has a love for musi- cal instruments. Robert Kent and Francis Burke are players on a professional hockey team. Anthony Urbanowicz is a great mathematician now. William Carroll is editor of a large newspaper. Joseph Moruzzi spends most of his time in a laboratory. Joseph Tierney may be famous some day. James Gorman is one of the ten best-dressed men in the United States. Bernard Robinson's hobby is still stamp collecting. John Whelan is the second Clark Gable of the movies. John MacDougall is playing pro- fessional football. We read a lot about George Al- fonso and his great Work as a lawyer.