Stoneham High School - Wildlife Yearbook (Stoneham, MA)

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26 THE 5TONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL AUTHENTIC Andrews and his able committee. A hot athletic field attracted my attention, and there I saw working vigorously many of our boys in training under the strenuous coaching of “Doc” Gordon. Standing in a daze admiring these many fond scenes, I forgot all about my rabbit friend. Sudden- ly hearing a call coming from a short distance along the passage, I saw him standing before a larger gate conspicuously marked “1935”, which opened in- to a much more elaborate yard with beautiful trees and flowers. Approaching nearer to the entrance, I heard a sound like a riot of many voices raised in merriment and joy. Bewildered, I hesitated about going farther, but the rabbit, taking my arm to assist me, remarked, “Fear not, good friend, for the end is not yet”, and escorted me into the yard. What a grand and glo- rious sight! Here we all were once more, having advanced to the dignified rank of Juniors. Looking nervously around, I saw Miss Spinney, Miss John- son, Miss Eastman, and Mr. Reed hurrying about preparing to make our Junior stay a pleasant and a profitable one. In the midst of this happy group, President Americo Eramo, Vice President Lawrence Hurley, Secretary Marguerite Amo, and Treasurer Florence Monson were pleasantly conversing with Francis Gallella, chairman of our Social Committee, who later held a most successful “get together” in the school gymnasium. Since our last meeting a change had occurred in our school faculty. Mrs. Milton had resigned and her place as English teacher had been taken by Miss Dunning. Hark! what did I hear? Music? Yes, indeed, and more music. The S. H. S. was on parade and our class contributed its talents to assist our direc- tor, Mr. Arthur Reynolds, in making this the great- est musical and financial venture ever produced un- der the auspices of the Athletic Association. Nineteen thirty-five certainly was the year in which our famed athletes began to make history for Stoneham. Among the players of that famous hockey team that brought the championship of the Greater Boston Hockey League to our town were Cliff Thompson, Americo Eramo, Bill Dowd, Dean Morrison, and Dana Wandless. Close by were Donald Shay, Bill Gilson, David Morton, and Ben Bagdikian, who did their part on the cross country team. On the football and baseball teams many other boys of our class, also, brought credit both to them- selves and to the school. Encouraging the teams on to victory were many loyal rooters led by the S. H. S. cheering squad on which we were represented by Dot Starr, Helen Scully, and Russell Andrews. However, not all our time was spent on socials and sports for there was Rico Eramo, our president, conducting a meeting in the most businesslike way, discussing the important question of class rings. Priscilla Booth and her committee were given the responsibility of selecting rings. Here, too, in our Junior year we were represented in the graduation of the Class of 1936 by Russell Andrews and Dot Starr, as marshals, and Cliff Thompson and Dot Lufkin, head ushers. Now an entirely different scene, one of sadness, appeared. Our beloved classmate, Lucille Sabia, had passed away. I pause a moment and reverently read : Soundlessly, shadowly, such move on, Dim as the dream of a child asleep; And no one knoweth ’till they are gone How lofty their souls, their hearts how deep, Bright souls these — God only sees. Deep in thought and memories, slowly I walked from this scene out into the passage where the rab- bit was anxiously waiting. Silently, I followed until he stopped at a gate of much greater dimensions than any of the others. In much- larger figures the year “1936” was inscribed. Chatting in a most friendly manner, my friend rabbit opened this huge gate. Why, such immense proportions? At first I wondered, but then, after a moment of reflection, I began to comprehend its meaning. Have we not grown and developed much during these past four years? Likewise, have our interests and activities increased. Where then should I begin my tour of inspection? Directly in the foreground appeared the familiar faces of Miss Johnson, Mrs. Coy, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Thibodeau, our new guardians. No wonder they looked pleased when they welcomed us to the Senior Class rooms, for, of course, they real- ized, as in the past, that dignified seniors are so studious and self-reliant, that they are quite capable of taking care of themselves. Another change had occurred in the faculty. We were sorry to learn that Mr. Reynolds had resigned to accept another position but were glad to welcome Mr. Miller, one of our former freshman teachers, appointed in his place. Cliff Thompson had the honor of being our senior president, Edward Meehan, vice president; Mar- guerite Amo, secretary; Lawrence Hurley, treasur- er, and Russell Andrews, Social chairman. This surely was a banner year for our class on the athletic field. How clearly I remembered that foot- ball game when the team, guided by Captain Min- ghella, after a very good season on the gridiron, de- feated our rival, Reading High School, on Thanks- giving Day! Our cross country team, led by Captain Shay, was

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THE STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL AUTHENTIC 25 Business Training 59th year begins in September For Young Men and Women BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTING EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAL SHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING BUSINESS AND FINISHING COURSES • One and Two-Year Programs. Previous commercial training not required for entrance. Leading colleges represented in attendance. Students from different states 1 Burdett College Write or telephone for 1 6 STUART STREET, BOSTON Day or Evening Telephone HANcock 6300 Catalog PLACEMENT Service Free to Graduates 2021 employment calls received dur- ing the past year. Kennedy’s UNDER-GRAD SHOP Is the Favored Shop of High School Men You like the youthful debonair clothes with a particularized college cut. We have them — and in most cases long before they are to be seen elsewhere. Show us an undergrad with pride in his appearance and we’ll wager seven times out of ten he’s a Kennedy customer • — and we’re improving this impressive average all the time. If you are among those who have not as yet come to Kennedy’s for your clothes start now! KENNEDY’S Summer Hawley FOURTH FLOOR

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THE STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL AUTHENTIC 27 NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY College of Liberal Arts Offers a- broad program of college subjects serving as a foundation for the under- standing of moder n culture, social relations, and technical achievement. The purpose of this program is to give the student a liberal and cultural education and a vocational competence which fits him to enter some specific type of useful employment. College of Business Administration Offers a college program with broad and thorough training in the principles of business with specialization in ACCOUNTING, BANKING AND FINANCE, or BUSI- NESS MANAGEMENT. Modern methods of instruction, including lectures, solution of business problems, class discussions, professional talks by business executives, and motion pictures of manufacturing processes, are used. College of Engineering Provides complete college programs in Engineering with professional courses in the fields of CIVIL, MECHANICAL (WITH DIESEL, AERONAUTICAL and AIR CONDITIONING OPTIONS), ELECTRICAL, CHEMICAL, INDUSTRIAL ENGIN- EERING, and ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATION. General engineering courses are pursued during the freshman year; thus the student need not make a final decision as to the branch of engin eering in which he wishes to specialize until the beginning of the sophomore year. Co-operative Plan The Co-operative Plan, which is available to upperclassmen in all courses, provides for a combination of practical industrial experience with classroom instruction. Under this plan the student is able to earn a portion of his school expenses as well as to make business contacts which prove valuable in later years. Degrees Awarded Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science For catalog or further information write to : MILTON J. SCHLAGENHAUF, Director of Admissions NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS