Stoughton High School - Stotonian / Semaphore Yearbook (Stoughton, MA)

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STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL OUR PRESIDENT PREPARES HIS GRADUATION SPEECH Ladies and Gentlemen : — Unacustomed as I am to public speaking, I ' ll make a stab at welcoming you to our graduation. I ' m like the guy who opened his speech with a Pat and Mike joke and closed by having every- body weeping on his neck. We ' re good fellers and S. H. S. is going to fold up when we scram. We ' ve reached the cross- roads of our life and we ' re still going round in circles. Our class will conquer depression. We know around which cor- ner its hiding, but we ' re too poor to go to that corner. We love our teachers — sez you — and we ' re glad to leave them. The feeling is mutual, as it was either their life or ours. So-o-o, in conclusion, I say, ladies and gentlemen, cousins, friends, lovers, coun- trymen, sisters, brothers, freemen all, welcome to our fair city, and don ' t slam the door as you leave. Refrain from spit- ting on the floor. Smoke Cremos. Ain ' t we beautiful, Bye-bye. JUNIOR NEWS It won ' t be long now, Juniors, before we will be decked out in our class rings. Hold on to yours ! It ' s a mighty fine pol- icy. Not much to say about the Juniors this time ; only solution is that they are saving themselves for next year. Watch their dust ! To the Dignified and Honorable Seniors: The Juniors wish to extend to the Sen- ior Class all the happiness and success in the world, after they have left us. A lump rises in our throats as we think of the many good times we have enjoyed, soon to be only fond memories. We certainly appreciate sharing the responsibility of living up to the stand- ards of our school. Next year we will be left without you ! That will easily be overcome because the teachers are all so fine there is no need to worry. Our underclassmen will be taken care of, without a doubt. I ' ll bet it was grand to be looked up to ! You were envied, I ' ll admit. Now we stop to think how odd it will seem without you. We can ' t help but re- gret the sad loss. As the black and orange slowly drift away, remember the Junior Class, accepting our best wishes for a happy future. Social Review The Sophomores held their annual election in September and elected the fol- lowing officers : President, R. Hayden ; Vice President, J. Druker ; Secretary, Priscilla Hill ; Treasurer, H. Franklin. A number of class meetings were held and the treasurer, H. Franklin, made appeals to the students about their Sues! The class is way behind in that respect, so hurry up and pay your dues before they ' re so high you can ' t pay them. The class held their customary Hallowe ' en dance and it went over big. Although there was not very much money made, the class was far above the disaster line. FAVORITE SONGS OF THE SOPHOMORES Bill Kell — Dancing- in the Dark. Helen Bourgeson— Paradise. Joe Lehan — Somebody Loves You. Eleanor Krona — By the Fireside. Jim Pye — My Woman. Dot Bird — Just Friends. Richard Gay — Whistling Sam. Mary MacCombie — Three Little Words. Geon e Littlefield — Horses, Horses. Hel en Whiting — Dancing With Tears In My Eyes. Fred Williams — Was That the Human Thing to Do? Edith Cram — Secrets. Arthur Penardi — In Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Gladys Moore — Minnie, the Moocher. Joe Wereska — Sleepy Time Down South. Helen Callan — Can ' t We Talk It Over. Roy Beaton — Hiking Down the Highway. Marion Grace — When We ' re Alone. Duke DeLoughrey — The Peanut Vender. Mary Jordan — Sharing. Abbie : Gee, but that ' s pretty. Evans : Yes, don ' t you wish you were? Patronize Semaphore Avertisers Page Twenty-three

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Q)cAa)fy ews THE HIKING CLUB What ho ! Another eventful hike has passed on in the memories of a few high- spirited members of the hiking club. The illustrious group started from the square at 9:50 with lunches and cameras and headed toward that picturesque pond of Ames in North Easton. After a few hours of trudging through the under- brush and dusty roads the goal was reached. A few ambitious members donned their respective bathing suits and went in for an exhilerating swim. The group of seven or eight swam out toward a raft in the center of the pond and from there on across to the other side. After swimming back, the group ate lunch and played a few games. As the day wore on a racing shell dotted the horizon and an ambitious member of the Ames ' family tore past the group. A canoe was secured by a few of the girls and a glorious time was had exploring the corners of the pond. Yes suh, that certainly is a pretty place. After a few games on shore, the group started toward home in the beginning of what seemed to be a rainstorm. However, the rain cleared up and the group reached their respective homes safe and dry. Another hike has been planned to Ames in the near future. The hiking club members attended their second hike on Thursday. April 14. Miss Catherine Herron led the group under the supervision of Miss Proctor and Miss Earnshaw. A contest was held to determine the best group. The final decision was in favor of Claudia Hart ' s group, first, and Lauraine Phillips ' group, second. The group hiked to Lakewood Pines in West Stoughton. There they stopped Page Twenty-two for a rest and played games. Two songs were sung throughout the hike. The route home was entirely differ- ent from the first. The S Club committee meeting was held on Monday, April 18. Reports were given on the progress of advertising, re- freshments, orchestra, dancing, tickets, etc. Each individual report was discussed and voted upon. Everything was settled for Fridav night and then the members adjourned. SOPHOMORE NEWS Sports Review of 1931-32 The Sophomore Class has had a very good year in sports, in spite of the fact that we have had no class teams. In football, a number of Sophomores were on the squad and three made their let- ters. Small as this number is, the class will have more lettermen next year. After football came basketball and many Sophs were doing their bit for dear old S. H. S. Many stars were found and again three more Sophs earned their letters. Their playing was excellent and you ought to know who they were : Pye, Klund, and Kell. Then came the national game, base- ball, and the Sophomore men overran the diamond. Lehan, Klund, and Pye seem to stand out, but keep an eve on the others. They ' re all good. GYM DAYS A plan has been devised to insure ex- ercise for the Stoughton High girls. Every girl is required to report to the gym about twice a week. There they play games and take general exercise for one period. In that way, all of the less ath- letic type get the required amount of exercise. Patronize Semaphore Advertisers

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THE SEMAPHORE The Faculty MR. HOWARD R. RANDALL Mr. Randall was born in Brockton, Mass. He graduated from Brockton High School. Attended Harvard College, Uni- versity of Beaune, Babson Institute, and Graduate School of E ducation at Har- vard. He has degrees of AB, and Ed.M. While in Harvard he participated- in wrestling and LaCrosse. He graduated from Harvard in the War Class of 1917 and went to Plattsburg Training Camp. Was commissioned Lieutenant of Infan- try of the Regular Army and was as- signed the fourth division at Camp Greene, Charlotte, North Caroina. Was overseas H years. Mr. Randall taught in Brockton High for seven years. Also taught in Summer School and Evening School, being Principal of the Evening School for three years. He came to Stoughton High in 1929. He is our Prin- cipal and also teaches Trigonometry and Solid Geometry. We can see by Mr. Randall ' s record above that he believes in doing things and this trait has continued in his con- nection with the Stoughton High School. The general opinion seems to be — Strict but very nice. ' MISS MARION E. PROCTOR Miss Proctor was born in Gloucester, Mass. She graduated from the Glouces- ter High School and Salem Normal. She has a degree of B. S. E. While at Salem Normal, Miss Proctor was prominent in Track and Basketball and was Editor of the Senior Year Book. She first taught in W inchester, New Hampshire. She came to Stoughton High in 1929. She teaches Commercial Subjects and Current His- tory, and is the Junior Class Adviser. W e all know Miss Proctor and like her very much. She is tiny but her height in no way detracts from her popularity. She has been a great aid to the Junior Class of ' 33 and was responsible for the great success of this year ' s Junior Prom. Page Twenty-four MISS CAROLYN EARNSHAW Miss Earnshaw was born in Peabodv, Mass. She graduated from Grafton High School and Jackson College. She has a degree of B. S. She was Jackson Editor of the Weekly and a member of the Hon- orary D. Dramatic Society. First taught in Burr and Burton Seminary. Yt. Came to Stoughton High in 1931. Miss Earn- shaw teaches World History. Ancient History, English, and Civics, and is Coach of Basketball. Miss Earnshaw is comparatively new to us, but what contact we have had with her we have enjoyed. MISS DOROTHY ARNOLD Miss Arnold was born in Adams, Mass. She was educated in Everett and is a graduate of Tufts College. She has taught in Stoneham, Mass., and North Grosvenor Dale. Conn., and Somerville. She has taught English and Historv. She is also advisor of the SEMAPHORE. Miss Arnold is popular with the whole student body. She has helped the Senior Classes by coaching the annual Senior Class Play and her work has always been commendable. On the Semaphore her work has been invaluable. MR. FRANCIS Y. BURKE Mr. Burke was born in Randolph, Me. He graduated from the University of Maine and is quite a noted athlete. Mr. Burke teaches Mathematics. He has taught at Brandon. Yermont, and Turn- er City, Maine. He has been in Stoughton four vears. He coaches football and base- ball. ' Mr. Burke is very petit but he seems to manage admirably when talking to Mr. Randall. And then again, Napoleon was small, too, and look what he became. Here ' s to you. Mr. Burke, and may you have the best of luck with your athletics in the years to come. Patronize Semaphore Advertisers