Stoneham High School - Wildlife Yearbook (Stoneham, MA)

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GRADUATION NUMBER which resulted in the formation of a class spirit that has existed ever since. Toward the latter part of the year we made a trip under the supervision of Miss Smith to various places of inter- est in Boston, including the Ginn Pub- lishing Company, the Market District, which, as I remember it, seemed miles long, and the Arnold Arboretum. The next fall saw us really establish- ed officially as high school students. Richard Hunt led in presidency with Miner Taylor as Vice President. Paul- ine Miller still kept the class records, while Muriel Berry took over the finan- cial duties. Carleton Connor varied the social activities that year when he and his committee suggested and carried out the idea of sport socials and novelty dances — a truly bright idea, Carl! We also took part in the operetta, “College Days,” and contributed greatly to the Carnival Fund and Fun, receiving as a reward the class banner, home-room banner, and other individual prizes for ticket selling. One of the high lights of the second quarter was our trip to the Repertory Theatre with Mrs. Mil- ton where “Julius Caesar” was being played. It was then that we realized that an education is gained through other mediums than that of the printed page. This, coupled with the presenta- tion of “The Taming of the Shrew” in our senior year, not to mention our struggles with Mr. Reed, laid the founda- tion for an appreciation for the beauties of Shakespeare. As all good things are bound to cease, the girls of our class had to accept a substitute when our beloved Miss Frazar decided that housekeeping was a far better career than teaching. But, as Washington said when once confronted by a sudden disappointment, “What must be, must.” Therefore, the year drew to a close, a successful year, well spent in making us more capable of taking up the com- ing station of upper classmen. We entered our junior year with an able staff of class officers. This time Miner advanced to the office of Pres- ident. The other executive members took their positions for the first time. Muriel Berry was chosen Vice Presi- dent; Dorothy Tble, Secretary; and Maryalice Newhall, Treasurer. Robert Parks, after a lapse of one year, again resumed his place to lead the social program. Aside from the usual two socials, an operetta, “Miss Cherry- blossom” was put on under the capable direction of Mr. Dalglish. This turned out to be a most brilliant success. In the leading role, Ethel Cameron, one of our classmates, proved herself to be a star of considerable magnitude. The Junior Prom which followed, al- though a social success, was in a finan- cial way very discouraging. The class thought itself to be at the end of its resources. But here the undaunted cour- age of Washington came to our aid, for the thought of the man who could win- ter at Valley Forge and still win through led us to believe that out of failure often comes victory; in our suc- ceeding events this proved to be true. If I have seemed to stress the social events of our class, it is because they, second only to athletics, have been such a factor in developing solid organiza- tion and team work. The time came at last for us to be- come the leaders in Stoneham High. It has been said that to set a good ex- ample you must be one ; therefore, we lost no time in our first class meeting in making ready for the year’s work. There were only two changes in the of- ficial staff. Thomas Finnegan became Vice President, and Margaret McLaugh- lin, Secretary. The outstanding social events of the first semester were the Senior Hop, the operetta, “Jerry of Jericho Road,” -with Alma Patch and Robert Thompson in the lead, and the Winter Carnival which turned out to be the best ever despite the untimely warm weather. The coro- nation, the most delightful part of the program, added much pleasure to the carnival ball when William Chase pro- claimed Gertrude French our popular queen. We paused at the close of the first half of our last year to pay reverence to a teacher who had inspired and brought forth the best in us. Miss Da- vis left us this valuable thought, “What is worth doing, is worth doing well, and anything worth doing well is gained only through hard work.” We thank her ! The excellent production of the sec- ond semester, “The Old Grouch,” our senior play, co-starring Evelyn Lamb and Robert Thompson, brought out new dramatic ability in the class. Then, with the arrival of May, all thoughts turned to the banquet. Longwood Tow- ers seemed the destination, and on the twelfth, with Jimmy Clark as tcast- 7

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THE STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL AUTHENTIC idle in this year of his Bicentennial Celebration. I shall conclude therefore with the simple statement that Wash- ington’s memory will always be a price- less heritage for every true American. Eichard Hunt of Mr. Watson, Classmates, Parents, Teach- ers and Friends: Life, it seems to me, is chiefly made up of first things and last things, the first being made for the last, and the last always leading to a new first thing. It was indeed a happy day when first we entered the High School upon a wave of enthusiasm, fully acknowledged as students in a new endeavor. Time has not been heavy on our hands when we realize that today we are welcoming you to this, the conclusion of what was once a thing far off — education. What the new thing will be, some of us know, and some do not. In any ease each one trusts it will be something worthy of endeavor and greater in achievement. Up to this point we have been facing and solving our own little problems and have helped our classmates in the solution of theirs, but today the bonds which have held us so closely together will be severed. Some will take the high road and some the low, and with each one will go the happy memories of the close association of teachers, par- ents, and students. How monotonous did some of our school days seem! And yet how unimportant and how easily forgotten these days when one considers : High School days as a whole ! To you, our parents, we wish to ex- press our innermost appreciation for the time, expense, and teachings that you have given so freely, that the burden of the long ascent we are about to make might be made less heavy. We do real- j ize that we have caused you worry, per- haps, and care; that when we brought ! our troubles to you, somehow they were j straightened out and our minds set free I once more. For this we thank you and trust that some day we may accomplish I an end worthy of your interest. I Teachers, we wonder at your patience, j Never did you fail when we came to ; you with problems and with minds that j could not see. Always did you give us i the desired information and advice we ' sought. In our diplomas will be your unseen writing. We deeply appreciate what you have done for us. I Thus Far and Farther, is our class motto. Thur far have we come to the last day of our High School career. And farther we go to a new first thing. I The program for this afternoon has I received much thought for your inter- j est. May you enjoy it and know that I this, the class of 1932, welcome you in I deep sincerity on this, its graduation 1 day. Class istorg Mary Bickum This year has brought us the bi-cen- tennial birthday celebration of one of the greatest men in history. Washing- ton has been looked up to by the stu- dent as an ideal example of mankind, and no wonder, for has not his bravery, his firm but gentle manner, his ability for leadership, and his love of square- ness and fair play placed him on a ped- estal -worthy of recognition? We, the class of ’32, have strived to develop in our personalities these characteristics which we all admire in our national hero. Looking back through our history. I see many incidents wherein these fine traits have been promoted. The class had its beginning in 1929, and although its members, at that time were rather hazy as to the meaning of high school life, they soon organized and elected as officers: Carleton Con- nor, President; James Doherty, Vice President; Pauline Miller, Secretary; and Nora Bagdikian, Treasurer. Through the efforts of Eobert Parks, Chairman of the Social Committee, in planning two enjoyable and successful socials, a feeling of comradeship was aroused, 6

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THE STONEITAM HIGH SCHOOL AUTHENTIC master, we gathered to enjoy the last get-together before graduation. Because of the bi-centennial anni- versary of Washington, Mr. Thibodeau, our noted Czar, has this year colored and made more interesting our history work by introducing projects pertaining to the customs and incidents surround- ing Washington’s life. Another inter- esting feature of this same type was the recent World Peace Plssay Contest, and happy to say, Eobert Thompson bore off the laurels of the day. Our Commercial Club has been most prominent in its recent undertakings. With Miss Bullukian as a guide, we have enjoyed numerous socials and trips to selected Boston Business houses to ob- serve the office management. Toward the latter part of the year the club held quite an unusual assembly. Its pur- pose was to award type honors, to pre- sent a stop-clock to the Commercial de- partment, and most important of all, to announce the newly founded scholarship fund that is to be given by this organ- ization to business students for future study. Another assembly most interest- ing to the seniors, came with the re- vealing of class honors. To Lewis Parks I and Gertrude French, the winners of the | MacDonald medals, we extend our hearty congratulations. Other honors were bestowed as follows: Graduation Address, Eichard Hunt; Class History, Mary Bickum ; Class Prophecy, Carleton Connor; Prophecy of the Prophet, Thomas Finnegan; and Class Will, Helen Brown and Sidney Allen. One of the finest traits of Washing- ton’s character was his keen desire to perform his duty to the utmost. After he had given all that could be reason- ably expected, he gave more. The mot- to of our class, “Plus Ultra — this far and farther,” is in accordance with that trait. We, too, have tried to give our utmost and then give more. Even though Ave may have fallen somewhat short of our goal, v e still have had the joy of trying to reach it. Now we are ready to face the serious business of life with the courage and faith given to us by our teachers, who have carefully laid the foundation for our future lives. May each one of us attain the heights of greatness and bo roAvarded as Washington Avas bv a rich and honorable life. Thus this school phase of the class of ’32 passes into his- tory. Claes prnplp ' cg Carleton June 1950. I step to my front vesti- bule to pick up the morning paper and mail. I hurriedly glance over che paper, then turn to my mail Avhich at the first glance appears to contain for the greater part advertisements. One letter, however, attracts my attention and arouses my curiosity and interest; the postmark is Stoneham, Massachu- setts, and as all letters from Stoneham, my old home town, are Avelcome, I pro- ceed to open this one, although it bears every outward appearance of an ad, even to the one and one-half cent stamp. Perhaps it is from one of my old class- mates. Quickly removing the contents I find it is a letter from my old pal, LeAvis Parks, who appears to be as Scotch as ever, even to the restricted postage and hotel stationery. But noAv let’s see what LeAvy has to say for him- self. S. Connor New Stoneham Hotel, 1,500 Eooms Avith Baths, Proprietor Eobert E. Thompson. (Well, good old “Bob” Thompson is noAv a hotel proprietor, possibly he sings the guests to sleep, ’cause “Bob” could sing if I remember correctly.) Dear Carl: It is a long time since I have seen or heard from you, but as I haAm been very busy (yes, that ahvays was Lewis’ big line) it has been impossible to write you. I am Avriting noAv to tell you of the 225th Anniversary of the founding of Stoneham which is June 15-20. If it is possible for you to attend the anni- versary celebration I Avould like very much to have you spend that week visit- ing at my home Avith my Avife and me. (What! Leway married. I Avonder who the lucky belle is!) If you plan to i come Avill you please drop me a line as 8