Stoneham High School - Wildlife Yearbook (Stoneham, MA)

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cords straight. Treasurer Harold Shurtleff proved to be Bob Swift’s equal, and Chairman of the Social Committee Kay Strickland certainly had plenty of ideas and pep. Stoneham was not outstanding in athletics this year, but no one can say that it w ' asn’t fun playing on the teams. Hockey was a bright spot, and except for a poor start Stoneham might have won the cham- pionship. The last game was heart-breaking to lose; but then, no team can win every one. The fellows who played in the games, will have much satisfac- tion in the future talking about the team of the good old days. In November the senior class presented their an- nual play, “January Thaw’’. It had been a sensation on Broadway and it was chosen with the hope that it would be the same in Stoneham. Under the cap- able direction of Miss Preston the play progressed very rapidly and on opening night it was a completely finished production. The cast included Lorraine Morin, Mai Salera, Priscilla Goudey, Ann Lundberg, Margie Bingham, Bev Hanson, Donald Leavitt. Or- vis Saxby, Audrey Wright, John Houghton, Herb Higgins, Donald Hodson, and Bill Simkins. They did so creditable a job that everyone who saw the play thought it was by far the best that had been produced in years. All of us can truthfully say that being in the twelfth grade has been exciting. Sometimes we thought we’d never be able to get through the year. There were of course many humorous incidents that popped up every once in a while to help make school a little more enjoyable. Doc ' s pet joke on how to get an elephant through a keyhole was good for a few laughs, and Miss Preston’s discussion of Pro- fessor Kittredge of Harvard certainly raised the eye- brows of those in Ci. One of the nicest things that hap{iened, occurred at the letter assembly when Ozzi came walking in with a birthday cake for Doc Gor- don. Doc was flabbergasted. Lorraine Morin should get the prize for the biggest surprise of the year. No one even suspected that she had taken the big step. The Senior Tea, given in honor of the senior girls and their mothers by Mrs. William Nadeau, was one of the most enjoyable events of the year. The w’elcoming committee was most cordial as the guests entered the building and those in the receiv- ing line were very friendly. The stage had been effectively decorated by Mrs. Baker and her commit- tee. and Miss Finn’s welcoming speech was very gracious. Mr. Earl Widener, talented violinist, with his mother as accompanist, and our own Miss John- son as soloist presented an excellent concert. Re- freshments, served by Miss Pickering and her com- mittee, added the final festive touch to a delightful afternoon. When Carnival Ball Time came again, we knew we were even closer to graduation. As we were the seniors, most of the responsibility for plans fell upon us. Now, as we look back, it was quite a job. but with the help of the various advisers it was made easier. Dave and Maril)n certainly looked just like a king and queen, and the Glee Club and other per- formers were exceptionally good. The ball with its brilliant pageant is one event that will never be for- gotten. The special routine of songs and cheering made the 1948 basketball tournament a very colorful and entertaining occasion. The girls, under the direction of Mrs. Lawson, made up their own routines and perfected them in a week. There were over eighty girls taking part in the whole thing. In the midst ol the sophomore-junior game, two of our most ath- letic senior boys were almost murdered by the ball. The two embarrased fellows fell flat on their backs, through the swinging doors, with their chairs under them, while the crowd, you remember, roared. The A. A. Banquet given in April by the Booster’s Club in honor of the athletic teams, was a very gala affair. At the delicious catered supper. Mr. John O ' Doherty officiated as master of ceremon- ies. Beautiful jackets were presented to football, base- ball, and hockey teams, and miniature basketballs were given to the girls on the basketball team. Gifts were presented to the guests and coaches by the Booster’s Club and the athletic teams respectively. The dance, which concluded the banquet, was thor- oughly enjoyed. The Spring Concert in our senior year was a great success. Again Miss Drago and Mr. Arkwell worked against time to get the Junior and Senior High School Glee Clubs singing to perfection. Then the big night came, and the whole town turned out to attend the concert. I think those who had a part in preparing the program had just as much enjoy- ment as those who listened to the finished produc- tion. Around the first of May. it was a familiar sight to see the girls grouped in the halls discussing the gowns they were going to wear to the Junior-Senior Prom. Although Mt. Hood in Melrose was a little off the beaten path, all those who went had a won- derful time. Now that graduation was just a few days off and all of us were preparing for what we were go- ing to do in the future, we were a little sorry to be leaving school. In looking back we could laugh at most of the trying times that at the moment seemed more important than anything else. Stoneham High had been like a neighborhood meeting place, and it would be very strange not to be making the daily trips there. If all our )ears in the future could be as pleasant and as easy as the years in Stoneham High had been, everyone would look toward the future with a light heart and with a sense of assurance. Lena Guastaferro John Rees

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FIKU) HOCKKY I ' irst Row : M. Fimie.ij.in. 1 ' . Hjiiford, X. Rertwx ' ll, C.. Anderson, II. Kittrcdire- 1 . Holman. R. Fricdridi. Sesond Row: Coash Law I son. C. EntiHsli. |. Rateli i elilcr. I. Buck. L. Coi don. I. Larson, B. DiFu I ria. l.nndht-ri;. R. Kl:i- mans. the Tidd Between the Ked jCihes Led by Co-Captains Rita Klamans and Ciladys An- derson. the Stoneham field hockey team completed the year with three ties, one defeat, .and two ictories. This was made possible by the excellent coaching on tech- niques and strategic plays by Mrs. Lawson. The girls played vigorously all season. The top game was with Swampscott when S. H. S. defeated the North Shore team 2-0. Other scores were these: Winchester i Malden o Medford i Melrose i Swampscott o Stoneham o Stoneham o Stoneham 0 Stoneham 2 Stoneham i Although the Stoneham High School puck scramb lers failed to notch the initial win of the season, never theless. these proteges of Doc CJordon went far this season. The first line composed of Marty Manley, Dick Manley, and Milge McDermott, alternating with Chick D ' Annolfo, knew what to do with the little black disc when they got their sticks on it. This fast skating line was coupled with a first-grade defensive second line com posed of Frank O ' Grady, Red O ' Doherty, and Bill Wandless. They could really skate both ways. On de fense. Paul Norden and Charlie McDermott with goal- ies, Mitch Corbett and Bill Simkins, gave the Blue and White something to be proud of. Other seniors playing were Bob Murphy. Bob Johnson, and Herb Andrews. BOYS’ HOCKEY First Row: R. I)unb;ir. W. Simpkins, H. . ndrews. K. Leland Second Row: B. Xorden. t ' .. McDermott. W. Wandless, F. O ' Grady. R. Manlev. M. Manley, D. O ' Doher- ty. P. D ' . nnolfo. Third Row: Coacli (iordon. F. Sousa. R. Corkum. R Murphy, , nstey. H. Knight, P. Ewing. R Her.sam, . ssistant Coach (ihester Jordan Fourth Row: R. McKenna. D. L nn, |. Bean. C. Di- Furia. V. Wernilli [ 27]