Stoneham High School - Wildlife Yearbook (Stoneham, MA)

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The success of the Blue and White Club, under the capable direction of “Doc” Gordon, can be attributed to the hearty response of its many members who pulled together to put over the Winter Carnival, with the help of the Home Front. The fancy skating was a great treat, and the Medford-Stoneham hockey game was a special feature. The hike to the basketball game in Melrose was thoroughly enjoyed. The climax of the weekend was the Carnival Ball with the coronation of the King and Queen of Winter. The club is proud of being able to continue the awarding of two scholarships this year. In addition, a third scholarship has been established to be awarded to a son or daughter of a World War II service man or woman at the first graduation following the ending of the war. Cheerleaders First Row: T. Stoumbelis, H. Stoumbelis, C. Shaw, M. Full- ford, J. Karlson, A. Werre. Second Row: J. Wandless, E. Hansell, M. Picot, J. Hale, M. Crafts. Blue and White Club First Row: R. Parker, M. Washburn, R. Truesdale, K. Mac- Kenzie, A. Fortini, R. Palmer, W. Hanna, U. Sargent, A. Evans, W. Heath, E. Bowe. Second Row: C. Bradshaw, G. Trueman, M. Fullford, E. Hansell, P. Morrell, D. Monson, M. Crafts, A. Finnegan, L. Poole, L. Martin, J. Testa, C. Shaw, T. Stoumbelis, N. Peacor, Mr. Gordon. Third Row: I. Roche, J. Karlson, J. Hale, E. Donovan, A. Valente, M. Jenkins, M. Farna, M. MacLennan, M. Mac- Donald, I. W ' erre, K. White, B. Hanlon, A. Stone.

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Field Hockey Co-Captains: M. MacLennan, M. Crafts. Left to right: T. Stoumbelis, M. Daley, M. MacDonald, H. Hawes, J. Kettell, B. Ruggeri, N. Knudsen, J. Picot, G. McCormack, B. Court, H. Stoumbelis, Mrs. Lawson, Coach. Basketball First Row : D. Olson, B. Bockus, B. Alves, M. Sprague, J. Hayes, H. Hawes, C. Shaw, T. Stoumbelis, M. MacDonald. Second Row : S. Horan, M. Fama, P. Morrell, J. Hale, E. Hansell, R. Grant, Mr. Crafts, J. Karlson, Mrs. Lawson. Third Row : M. MacLennan, K. White, J. Pratt, F. Koprek, G. Chase, B. Shepard, M. Fullford. We may congratulate our girls this year for a most successful field hockey season and for the grand spirit displayed when they met Reading and Melrose. The team outplayed Reading 2-0 and tied their old rival Melrose 2-2. The games were played hard and fast with skill acquired from hours of practice under the direction of Mrs. Lawson, the coach. Basketball rates first place with the girls of Stoneham High School. They love it despite their shrieks, squabbles, and bruises. They enjoy the companion- ship of members of various teams and classes at the inter-mural practice periods and games. The tournament this year proved as exciting as ever; for the teams were evenly matched and all set for victory. Three cheers to the victors, the seniors ; and cheers to the juniors and sophomores for their sportsmanship. Here’s wishing next year’s squad a most successful seas on. The football season wouldn’t have been complete without the steady en- couragement and friendliness of our cheerleaders. We think they made a good showing, and we are proud of their ability and school spirit.

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Football First Row : L. Dili, N. Simpkins, J. Morrone, P. Minghella, J. Testa, W. Lawson, R. Hayden, S. Valente, E. Minghella, B. Clark, J. Rolli. Second Row : B. Little, D. Dewhurst, A. Petto, D. Bicknell, R. Moreira, J. Rotundo, E. Angelo, R. Livingston, R. Murphy, A. Spadafora, A. Rotundo, D. Dewhurst. Third Row: R. Seward, W. D’Annolfo, C. Layman, R. MacHenry, A. Hanson, R. Price, D. Trenholm, R. Alorrill, L. Whittimore, S. Hicks, A. MacHenry, Mr. Gordon. With but four lettermen back from the pre- vious season and all of them playing in the back- field, “Doc” Gordon, ably assisted by Mr. Higgins, put together a team which came through the season with four defeats and three victories. The forward wall of the team, which wjas undoubtedly one of the lightest in the history of the school, proved that ability can overcome lack of weight. The team was victorious over Lexington, Howe, and Somerville Trade. This year the team lost to both of its arch rivals, Winchester and Reading, but the undying spirit of the team made these great games. Hockey First Row : J. Doherty, W. Lawson, F. Flynn, A. Finnegan, D. Bicknell, W. Thomas, D. Whiston. Second Row : A. Meegan, J. Marrone, N. Houghton, B. Clark, D. Trenholm, R. Wright, R. Livingston, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Davis. With no captain nor lettermen returning this year, “Doc” Gordon’s hockey team came through the season with three victories, six losses, and one tie. The lack of experience was the main factor for the losses, but the boys had plenty of fight and spirit, as was shown in the Medford and Melrose games. They tied Medford 1-1 and beat Melrose, 1-0. During the season captains were chosen : Co-Captains Bob Murphy and Art Finnegan. Luck seemed to be against the boys as indicated by the close scores: Newton 1-0; Ringe Tech, 4-3; and Belmont, 4-3. On the All- Scholastic Team, Stoneham placed three players: Bicknell, Murphy and WTiston. Both Murphy and Bicknell scored for the G. B. I., and Whis- ton played a great game in the nets. Next year should be a good year. We shall see.