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

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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.

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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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Page 16 THE SEMAPHORE SENIOR CLASS HISTORY 1932-1933 On September 5, 1932, the Class of 1933 re- turned to dear old Stoughton High School for more studies, some preparing for nursing, col- lege and others for the office. Everyone in the class returned. We had two new-comers: Marion Brogren and Harry Doull. The Seniors occupied Rooms 21 and 22 under the direction of Miss Hammond and Mr. Burke. Several changes have taken place in the faculty. Miss Clark succeeded Miss Proctor, as the salesmanship teacher. We have had two substitutes: Miss Craig of North Easton as the History teacher and Miss Task as the Eng- lish teacher. Nearly every member of the Senior class has participated in some organization of the school. William La France proved himself as a very efficient President of the class, Lauretta Dunkerly as the Secretary, Arthur Jasmin as Treasurer, and Catherine Connell as Vice-presi- dent. Much enthusiasm has been shown on the parts of the boys and girls in regard to sports. The Seniors taking part in Athletics: William La France, John Webster, Marshall Brickell, Harry Doull, William Owei-ka and Russell Hampe played on the football team. Richard Sarrey was captain of the basket- ball team and proved to be a very capable cap- tain. One of the players was Zabrosky. Seniors on the track team were John Mc- Garry, Clyde Boutilier, Carl Ryder, Edward Palayma, and Edward Zabrosky. Even if McGarry is a small fellow he surely can run!! He won first place in the finals. Harry Doull and William La France played on the baseball team. The girls showed much interest in basket- ball, Grace Mueller (captain), Leola Harding, and Eunice Paine. S. H. S. is losing most of the good players. Come on, undergraduates, and play basketball and be undefeated next year! Many Seniors have devoted their time to working for the Semaphore. The Seniors turned out to be an ambitious group in work- in gfor this paper. The Seniors on the staff were: Frances Leahy, Phyllis Adams, Laur- etta Dunkerly, Bronie Yukon, Helen Lignickis, Rita Foster, Mary Smith, Ruth McGoldrick and Gail Madden. At Christmas time we had a glorious one week ' s vacation and did the days roll by. We, the Seniors, have enjoyed a very event- ful social season this year. We attended the Junior Promenade at the Town Hall and at- tended the Senior play. Dances which were held at recess were enjoyed very much for tlie time that they lasted. The largest event of the year was the Senior play, Am I Intruding? . Everyone in the cast (Concluded on Page 32) JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY 1932-1933 Last September the Junior class began the new term with one of the largest, if not the largest, number of pupils ever. Early in the year the class went about the problems of choosing and electing its class officers and mak- ing plans for the Junior Promenade and other class events. The following are the subjects in the vari- ous courses of the Junior class and the in- structors of them: English, taught by Miss Arnold and Miss Hammond; Review Mathemat- ics, taught by Mr. Burke; Physics, taught by Mr. Knowles; Home Economics, taught by Miss Erickson ; Problems of Democracy, taught by Mr. MaflTeo: Agriculture, taught by Mr. Knowles; Bookkeeping, taught by Miss Gulski; French, taught by Miss Cowing and Miss Mor- rill; Shorthand, taught by Miss Donavan; and Typewriting, taught by Miss Donavan. The following are the class officers elected by the class and the Class Advisor, Miss Clark: Frederick Williams, Class President; Helen Whiting, Class Vice-president; Warren Dahlin, Class Treasurer; Genevieve Ceruti, Class Sec- retary. There were about ninety-eight pupils en- rolled in the Junior class in September and now there is an increase of about three, making a total of one hundred and one. The Junior class contributed to the football squads with Herbert Chipman, James Pye, Joseph Joyce, Russell Hayden, Anthony Walent, William Kell and John DeLoughrey. The former are those who obtained letters. The following are those who went out for foot- ball but didn ' t receive letters: Samuel Wal- lace, Leo Mitchievicz, Arthur Stonkus, Fred- erick Williams and Arthur Penardi. The following are the boys who were on the basketball team: Walter Romanick, John Klund, James Pye and William Kell. The for- mer obtained letters for basketball. The fol- lowing are those boys who were out for basket- ball but did not get letters: Richard Gay, Joseph Joyce and Robert Dexter. The following are the boys on the baseball team: Joseph Lehan (captain), James Pye, John Klund, Anthony Walent, John DeLough- rey, John Shipalowski, Arthur Stonkus, and Leo Mitchievicz (manager) The captains for the boys ' sports for next year, so far, are: Russell Hayden (captain of the football team), James Pye (captain of the basketball team), and John Klund (co-captain). The following are the Junior girls on the hockey team: Eleanor Urcuioli, Albia Lola, Mary Wallen. The manager of the girls ' bas- ketball team is a Junior, Genevieve La France. The Junior class under the advisorship of Miss Clark, due to the work of the various com- mittees, made the Junior Prom a success. De- ( Concluded on Page 32)