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

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THE SEMAPHORE ALBERT STATKUS Al He always tries and pushes on, But can ' t go far because of corns. Al is tall, light, and handsome, and is the only boy who had the courage to take Home Economics. He has supported the baseball squad this year, and maybe that accounts for some of it ' s success. Al re- veals that his secret ambition is to become a retired business man. Well, we hope it will be as easy as that for him and may he be successful at it. RICHARD GAY Pecker Whenever you listen to ' Pecker ' you ' ll always grin. For he ' s quick-witted and has always been. Unlike most of us, Pecker just loves pains. And committees, too. He has been on the Class Gift, Basketball and Football ticket selling committees. He also played Basketball during his Junior year. After leaving dear old S. H. S., Pecker plans to attend night school and become a brawny mechanic. WALTER ROMANICK Walt The boy that ' s going to fly aloft. Until his wheels or wings drop off. Walt is tall and light-featured and has a weakness for aviation and painting. He is a licensed pilot and spends much of his time around airplanes. He has received a letter for his service on the Basketball team. He was on the Decoration Committee for the Junior Prom, and is on the Senior Recep- tion Committee. Walt hopes to follow up his painting and flying ambitions. Here ' s luck, Walt ! JOHN TRACY Tracie You can ' t fool John; you see He knows his onions from A to Z. John is a quiet sort of person with dark curls that are the envy of all his girl class- mates. How do you get them, John? Come on, now, give us a tip! In spite of his quiet- ness, John ' s occasional wise-cracks usually bring a laugh. Once he was merely a re- porter on our honorable SEMAPHORE staff but this year he was promoted to Assistant Sports Editor. CHARLES SEAMANS Charley Lanky ' Charlie ' is there in a pinch. Delivering papers sure is a cinch. Charley took up his abode m S. H. S. during our Sophomore year and since then has made a hit with all the old-time mem- bers of the clasi. Prominent in school go- ings on he has been chairman of the Grad- uation Place Committee. He has also been in fie French Club for two years and Assistant Business Manager of the SEMAPHORE. Charley is noted for his funny laugh — it ' s so funny you laugh whether the joke he tells is funny or not. And really, did you ever notice his nice blue eyes? He in- tends to go to Mass. State — we ' re on to you, Charley — it ' s a co-ed school, y ' know. EDITH CRAM Edie She certainly has them all fooled, Every time she comes to school. When you hear the words, calm, cool, and collected you immediately think of Edie . Perhaps that accounts for the fact that she is one of Mr. Randall ' s right-hand assistants in the office. Edie belonged to the French Club in her Sophomore year and was property manager of the Senior Play — and, by the way, ask Edie to let you see those pictures that were taken at the Play. Boy, did Edie look out of place! Edie has no plans for the future as yet, but we know she ' ll make some man a per- fect stenographer. ROY BEATON The ever popular boy of our class. His work and benefits for us will last. And now for the boy who stole all the honors during his four years at High school. We all agree on two points and they are — Roy surely has a real brainy brain, and he isn ' t cute , he ' s just plain good-looking. He has not only been our capable editor of the SEMAPHORE for two years but in addition, was president of the Southeastern Massachusetts League of School Publica- tions. As President of the Senior Class, Roy has also been on all the Senior committees throughout the year, in addition to the Junior Prom. Committee and French Club (2 years). He plans to take the competitive examination for the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis in the fall and we all feel sure he ' ll make the grade. Page Ten Patronize Semaphore Advertisers

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STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL ARTHUR STONKUS Art A football player of not«, He often got the enemy ' s goat. Here ' s another one of our good-looking boys. Art isn ' t tall, dark, and handsome but he is good-looking, blond, and possess- es a perfect physique . He has been out for basketball, baseball, and football, re- ceivinij an S in the latter. He has also been in the Science Club and on the Sen- ior Banquet Committee. Oh, yes, and we must mention something else about Art — he surely can dance. One of these kind, y ' know — y ' dance with ' em and just drift away somewhere. He intends to work days and attend night school. Some ambish , I ' ll say. GENEVIEVE CERUTI Genie Our dashing Secretary has changed a lot, Who is this boy that she has sought? Genie has light hair and is very cute . She has a way with the boys. The Student Council consumed much of Genie ' s abili- ty and reason. This year, the Senior Cla.ss election found Genevieve Secretary of the Senior Class. We are sure that she will be successful at the profession she chooses to follow, which is nursing. YOLANDA ALIMANDI A certain song describes her best, We ' ll not tell; we ' ll let you guess. Yolanda is a little girl and is just as quiet as a mouse. She keeps her youthful figure by making the rounds with the notices each morning. Besides making her Freshman numerals in basketball, Yolanda has been a member of the Glee Club, French Club, and the Banquet Committee. She is undecided about the future. MARY WALLACE Polly Good luck to you and may it last. You ' re always smiling in every class. Polly is one girl who has a perpetual good-naturedness. She joined our ranks during our Junior year and has become very well liked. Polly has been chosen for the Class Gift Committee and is a good participant. As yet she has no plans for the future, but may you have much luck, Polly! EVERETT PERRY Scottie The commander himself is in our school, Good old Everett will follow his rule. Scottie showed speed and ability in the track meet last year by coming in sec- ond in the discus throw and the 220-yard run, and third in the 440-yard run. He played Basketball during his Freshman year. For two years he was a member of the Glee Club and plays in the School Or- chestra, and is a member of the Senior Re- ception Committee. He has hopes of work- ing for Uncle Sam in the Railway Postal Service. We hope you have lots of luck and success, Everett ' DORIS BURBRIDGE In the office she holds sway. She ' s always toiling every day. Doris is another one of our little girls and judging from the amount of noise she makes, one would think she never does any- thing, but this is not the case. She belongs to the Banquet Committee and has belong- ed to the Glee Club and French Club, and has made her Freshman numerals in basket- ball. Doris wants to go to a business school and she ought to make a success as she is very efficient in that line of work. PRISCILLA HILL Pussy ' Pussy ' is her nick-name. Here ' s the girl ' Bid ' did tame. Pussy is the musician of the class. She plays the piano for the Senior Class and for the orchestra. Pussy also excells in Latin and was a member of the Latin Club her Freshman year. She is very fond of dc«?- wood branches and may be seen at certain times of the year gathering arms full of the stuff. Lots of luck! GEORGE LITTLEFIELD Enoch When you hear a laugh and a roar. You ' ll know it ' s ' Enoch ' at the door. George was almost arrested once for theft. He was charged with stealing a laugh from a horse. Everyone has him noted for it. He was on the Graduation Committee and cut some figure at all the League Basketball games. Any afternoon you may see George peeping from behind counters as he diligently waits on customers at the First National Store here in town. Patronize Semaphore Advertisers Page Nine

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STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL CLARENCE BENSON Swede They call him ' Judge ' — we know why, Good luck with chickens, beans and flies! This tall, handsome blond known as Swede has an everlasting grin and most any hour of the day you ' ll find him deliver- ing a speech on Bees to some apprecia- tive class. And does he know the great open spaces! Well, no wonder, with all the country up Sumner Street to explore. Swede plans to enter the New York State Forestry School at Syracuse, and we all wish him success. JOSEPH DALY Joe The lawyer ' s son is sure a peach. With pretty girls at the beach. Here ' s Joe, one of the artistically in- clined members of the class. Joe is an ac- tive member of the Art Club and the Sci- ence Club. But the boy sings, in fact he belongs to the Glee Club. Joe has earned his letter in Football and is doing a very successful job of managing the baseball team this spring. Here ' s luck to you, Joe . CHARLES ROSENFELD Rosy ' Gertie ' is all he talks about, He ' s quite a man when stepping out. Rosy is a likeable fellow but doesn ' t have much to say. He is a member of the Reception Committee and during his four years took part in track and football activ- ities. When asked about the future, Rosy nonchalantly replied, Well, I hope to end up in the mechanical line of work. If not, I ' ll stick with the old man. Such crude language, Rosy . ROBERT DEXTER Bob Once a lover. Oh, so true! Now he ' s sad and feeling blue. Bob , the Freckled-face Kid , is just one big bunch of good humor and smiles. He has been on the basketball squad for three years, as well as giving his efforts to the French Club, Prom. Committee, Ivy Day Sketch, and business committee for the Senior Play. However, Bob seems to have one weakness — namely. Redheads. He plans to try to enter Massachusetts Nauti- cal School and if not successful, to be- come an automobile salesman. Best of luck. Bob ! Patronize Semaphore Advertisers OCTAVIA DURKEE Tessie We ' ll tell you why you ' re fat, ' Cause you never roll on the mat. Tessie is pleasingly plump and is noted for her good-natuiedness. She has lovely skin that is the envy of many an admiring on-looker. Tessie has done her bit by serving on the Refreshment Committee at the Sophomore Hallowe ' en Dance, the Can- dy Committee at the Senior Play, and the Graduation Committee. She plans to take a P. G. course and then is going to be a nurse. VIRGINIA DYKEMAN Dyke The class giggler, did you say? She ' s all right in every way. Dyke is noted for her supreme giggling and merriment. She went out for hockey in ' 31 and has been a member of the Glee Club, Hiking Club, French Club, Candy Committee at the Senior Play, and the Commencement Committee. Dyke proves a capable assistant in commercial work at her father ' s stoi ' e and plans to continue in this line. Good luck! CAROLYN HATHAWAY Carol She looks quiet and dignified. Until you see her other side. Carol is one of the quieter members of the class but this does not detract from her personality in any way. She is always ready to laugh at some funny incident, thus showing the humorous side of her character. Carol is going to be a nurse and we know she will make a very pleasant one. ANNA NORKUS Ann The dear old prompter of our play. She helped us out in many a way. If you heard any peculiar noises at the Senior Play you know now that it was only Ann prompting those vicious characters. And did she do a good job! Ann was cap- tain of a class team in her fii-st and second years and received the numerals. She also served on the Graduation Committee. Ann is uncertain about the future be- cause who ever heard of a certain one? Page Eleven