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

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Page lU THE SEMAPHORE TO THE SENIORS Being of a deeply generous nature, I hated to feel that my noble classmates in the Class of 1933 were leaving Stoughton High School without any gifts to place in their memory books. For this reason I spent nearly a whole week ' s allowance in purchasing gifts for these young people. To Doris Burt I present one of the old style sewing machines, which will furnish her many happy hours. Her favorite hobby has always been sewing, you know. To Katherine Connell I very generously pi-esent an outdoor gymnasium. This wili while away many boring days, for she has al- ways felt that gym work had many charms. I feel sure that Barbara Drake will appre- ciate the reducing machine I am giving her. It is of a brand calculated to reduce all sur- plus flesh. Lucy Everett will also be deeply thrilled with the copy of Fite ' s United States History she is to receive. Lucy has so enjoyed reading this book in History class, that without it she would be lost. To Fran Leahy I donate a package of freckle removei% which is guaranteed to re- move these beauty spots without fail. Edna Toohey will appreciate a book of exer- cises which help one gain height. She has al- ways expressed a desire to be slightly taller, and here is her golden opportunity. For Wilhelmena Wade I have purchased a memory book, in which she may file all her precious history quizzes. She can keep these forever in this little book, and even sleep with them under her pillow. For Clyde Boutilier I purchased a set of ten pink turtle neck sweaters, which will har- monize with the yellow and blue ones he al- ready owns. Thinking that Tommy Caddell ' s car might be worn out by this time, I ordered a new wheelbarrow, in which he could wheel Johnny Webster back to North Stoughton every day. This gift is party Johnny ' s, too. I hope that Carl Ryder will appreciate the ticket of admittance to a certain beauty parlor, run by the mother of one of the members of the Junior class. To Philip McArdle I present a case of 3.2 beer, to mix in the milk shakes he sells to high school students. To John Chencus I give the privilege of raising a mustache. This will give him a dash- ing expression, and aid him in his movie career. For Fred Evans I procured a bottle of Bril- liantine, to lacquer his hair, so that it will not get in his eyes. To Joe Fennell and Paul Kearns I present a bottle of wave set. This will assist them in keeping their luxuriant curls in order. George Gay will no doubt appreciate the bicycle I am giving him. With this he can swiftly spin up Sumner Street, bearing Eleanor ' s books. I am giving Fritz Hagelstein a sail for his rowboat, so that he will not have to blister his hands while he covers the surface of Ames ' Pond. To Russell Hampe I present a set of agricul- tural implements, which will aid him in his chosen rustic pursuits. Edward Harrington will receive a pair of dumbbells, which he can use in gaining muscle and brawn, while he prepares to be a college professor. Arthur Jasmin will profit by an iron ball and chain, Avhich will keep him in his seat in Room 22. With great difficulty, owing to the present gold situation, I purchased a gold medal for excellence in ping pong for Lyle Morrill. To Alfred Novick, I give the great privilege of singing a tenor solo at our graduation. To William Owerka I present a bottle of Blondex. which will help him to turn his dark hair to a somewhat lighter hue. To the t T ing cousins, Helen Nagy and Charlie Rhodes, I present automatic electric typewriters, which will aid them in doing their lengthy type assignments. I donate a case of oxygen to Vety Strimitis as a reward for his labors in the orchestra. To the famous bird catcher Eddie Yaskun I present a bird catching net, with the distinct hope that some day he may become dog catcher in North Easton. For Eddie Zabrosky I purchased a carton of Muradas, so that he may be nonchalant when receiving sessions by the cart load. In one of the Boston book stores I found a book entitled, How to Charm the Ladies. It is with great pleasure that I present that to Eddie Rudy Hanson. For Brick O ' Brien I secured a rowing ma- chine with a book standard. In this way he can read his history while getting rid of sur- plus weight. To quiet little Henry Ahlquist I present a megaphone by which he can inform the rest of the school of his presence. To Helen Brady I present a twin of Henry ' s megaphone.

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THE SEMAPHORE Page 13 George Gay leaves to some gallant Junior the privilege of carrying Eleanor ' s books home every day. Gail Madden leaves Claudia Ha:t her prow- ess in vamping, with the hope that Claudia will use it properly. Barbara Drake and Vety Strimitis leave the oichestra to the incoming Freshmen, Vv ' ho may wish to make a harmony for the upper classes. Grace Mueller and Edna Toohey bequeath their combined height to Helen Harding, so that for once she may be taller than any one else at high school. Edward Palayma and Edward Harrington leave their ambition to lucky Sophs, who can use it to good advantage in doing extra work next year. William LaFrance and Lauretta Dunkerly leave the Student Council to the tender mercies of Fred Williams and Helen Whiting, with the hope that they will not wreck the school. Margaret Mulkern and Doris Burt leave copies of Carry Me Back to Old Virginny for all the members of next year ' s Senior class, in the hope that they may learn to love it as we did. Helen Savage and Henry Ahlquist leave all the noise and disturbance they have made to the teachers, who may use it as they desire. Harry Doull leaves all his quietness and gentle ways to Melvin Cline. Lena Nardozzi leaves a set of bird books for the school library, as proof of her interest in the great outdoors . Helen Lignickis and Rita Foster leave their favorite typewriters to Doris Burbridge and Helen Callan, so they may perfect themselves in the art of typing. Lucy Everett leaves her gift at self-expres- sion to Jack Druker, so that he may overcome his naturally bashful temperament. Carl Ryder and Paul Kearns leave their beautiful wavy hair to Charles Snowdale for an accompaniment to his artistic mutton chops. John Chencus and Lyle Morril leave the school money enough to purchase a ping pong set and finance a ping pong team next year. William Owerka leaves his naturally blond hair to Myrtle Sheotyz, in case she desires to become a platinum blonde. Charles Rhodes bequeaths his cleverness in history to Woodrow Murphy, who can thus save all his own energy when he takes U. S. History next year. Helen Brady desires that the school have a life size picture of herself as compensation for the many chairs she has wrecked in playful uprisings against home lessons. Louise Byron bequeaths her privilege of arriving regularly at school at 7:15 a. m. to any habitually tardy under-classman. Angus Campbell leaves his extreme fond- ness for soup to any other Scotchmen in the high school. Henry Donovan leaves his love for romance to Arthur Pentz, who probably won ' t know just what to do with it. | Natalie Pailkow bequeaths her red hair to j Jesselyn Innes, in the hope that Jesslyn m.ay ♦ become a movie siren in later years. Alice Flynn and Anne Grigas kindly leave ♦ their shorthand notebooks to members of the ♦ Junior shorthand class, so they may receive • assistance in doing their next year ' s work. Mildred Hansen bequeaths her brother ' s compact and powder pulf to Allan Beale and • Westley Coulter, with the anxious wish that • they may make better use of it than he has done. Jennie McEwan leaves all the girls in the ♦ school the chance of taking gym classes in case I they overexert themselves. ' | Ruth McGoldrick leaves the piano in Study Hall to William Russell, who has been selected as the logical person to accompany the next year ' s Seniors in their musical journeys. ' | Helen Nagy bequeaths a pair of beach san- dals to each girl in the Sophomore class. She W hopes that they will not get too many blisters ' ' from wearing them. || Helen Pacewicz leaves her skill in basket- ball to Anna Tumonis and Hazel Burns, who !! can use it while playing on the basketball team next year. Eunice Paine leaves her fondness for Lin- coin Street to any one who happens to dwell !! thereon — preferably a rather gay youth. Marjorie Smith bequeaths a life size draw- ing of the school to the members of the fac- !! ulty, who can cut it up and use it for a jig-saw puzzle. Evelyn Tay leaves the hope that the Stought- ton-Canton game next year will end in a score- W less tie. Evidently her sympathies are divided. John Webster leaves his black and white sport shoes to Freddie Williams, who can wear them next year on Class day. Phyllis Adams generously bequeaths to Priscilla Hill all the dogwood bushes in Stoughton. (Not that she owns them all, but !! perhaps that no one else wants them!!) Fourth — We hereby appoint the members of the Class of 1934 executors of this our last ! will and testament. In witness thereof, we, the members of the | Class of 1933 have to this our last will and testament, set our hands and seal, this twenty- ninth day of May, A. D., 1933 ; THE CLASS OF 1933 Signed, sealed, puljlished and declared by the above named Class of 1933, as and for their ! last will and testament, in the presence of us, who have hereunto subscribed our names at their request, as witnesses thereto, in pres- ence of the said testator and of each other. 1. C. F. Hagelstein ! 2. Joe Fennell !| 3. Arthur Jasmin

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Page 1 To Mushy Brickell I give the privilege of changing his name at will. Generally this is a privilege for ladies only, but our gay dashing Mushy is different from all others. Marion Brogren deserves the season ticket to Brockton, which I am presenting her. I trust she will use it as often as she wishes. To Louise Byron I am donating a hatpin to keep her beret in place. This seems abso- lutely necessary, because the hat is worn in a rather precarious position. To Richard Sarrey and Angus Campbell, the soup twins, I give polishing cloths, so that they may set up a shoe shine stand out in front of the high school. Henry Donovan also receives a book on charming the ladies, only his is entitled Best Means of Making the Cold Damsels Charming. Good luck, Henry. For Harry Doull I purchased a victrola, so that he could make records of his own witty remarks. To Margie Mulkern I present the needles for Harry ' s victrola. I hope Lauretta Dunkerly will be pleased with the box of colored Roman sashes, to be twined around her various garments. In order to start Natalie Fialkow off well, I bought her a book on the latest methods in barbering. I found an electrical machine for all tran- scripts, which I know will be welcomed by Alice Flynn. Perhaps Rita Foster will be pleased with the year of music periods I have secured for her. This will give her great opportunity for singing favorite songs — such as Carry Me Back to Old Virginny. To Anne Grigas I am giving a carton of chewing gum, to be used in singing various of the old favorite songs. For Betty Halliden I secured a first aid kit, which she can use in mending broken hearts. To Mildred Hansen I give the gi ' eat priv- ilege of taking lessons on How to Be Charming, from her brother, Rudy. Since Leola Harding so loves gym classes, I give her the opportunity to have them all next year, if she so desires. To Billy LaFrance I present an elastic gavel to keep order in all meetings over which he may preside. Perhaps it is too late for this gift. I myself think it should have come three years earlier. Helen Lignickis ought to be delighted with the sharp pair of barber ' s shears, which I am handing over to her. When her hair grows too long, she will be able to cut it off herself without going to the barber. To demure little Gayle Madden I present a book on How to Act at My First Dance. I hope Gayle won ' t have to postpone that fir. t dance much longer, for now she will know just how to act. For Sister Martin I secured a ten-pound box of hairpins with which to restrain her luxuriant tresses, also a set of combs with which to keep said tresses in place. For enterprising young Tim McCarthy I managed to find a book of wisecracks. Now he can keep up with his pal McGarry in His- tory class. For Jenny McEwan I managed to secure a scholarship to a college of music. Now she can study her favorite subject to her heart ' s content. For little John McGarry I bought a tin drum, with which he could make noise enough to disturb the whole class. Also I found a book on Debating for this little lad, which will teach him how to present his arguments in a very forceful manner. I trust that Ruth McGoldrick will be pleased with the elaborate makeup kit, which I have se- cured for her. Now when she makes her debut in the Follies she will have this to carry along with her. For Grace Mueller I found a pair of snow- shoes, with which she can plunge to school through the mud of the S. C. A. A. field. To Anna Munkavich I present a private ele- vator, to assist her in running errands for the various teachers. Lena Nardozzi will receive a mechanical man to do her French drawings for her. Per- haps said mechanical man will be able to draw her biology diagrams for her, also. For Helen Pacewicz I managed to secure a series of lessons in aesthetic dancing. This will enable her to dance around lightly in gym. Eunice Paine receives a gay map of Stough- ton, which clearly shows the lower end of Lin- coln Street. Eddie Palayma seems to deserve an alarm clock which might help him to keep awake dur- ing at least half of the morning. Helen Savage ought to be delighted with the automatic silencer I found for her. This will prevent her from making too much noise. To Marjorie Smith I donate a pair of hiking boots. These will protect her feet on her lengthy walk to and from school. For industrious Mary Smith I have a broom. Now she can sweep out the stockroom daily, and save Dan from performing this task. Evelyn Tay ought to be especially delighted with the book of bus tickets to Canton. Quite a town, isn ' t it? Bronie Yukon, by reason of her faithful work in gym, has won a scholarship to a physi- cal education school. It is with great pleasure that I announce this fact. We know you love athletics, Bronie. And last of all to Phyliss Adams I give all the pencil stubs found in the desks of the Seniors after graduation. These will make up in part for all the pencils she has lent, which have never been returned to her.