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

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THE SEMAPHORE Fraternity, College and Class Jewelry Commencement Announcements, Invitations, Diplomas Jewelers to the Senior and Junior Classes of Stoughton High School L. G. Balfour Company MANUFACTURING JEWELERS STATIONERS ATTLEBORO, MASS. Page Twenty-four Patronize Semaphore Advertisers

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BASKETBALL SQUAD Back row (left to right) — Manager J. Druker, J. Shippalowski, E. Harrington, W. Kell, R. Dexter, Coach Alfred E. Maffco. Front row — A. Tirelis, A. Radvilas, K. Donahue, J. Pye and J. Klund, Co-captains; R. Leahy, A. Stripinis, S. Simminavich. very fine i)itchers who can literally make a baseball talk. The infield and outfield have proven fast and clever, and have worked hand-in-hand in keei)ing down the number of opposing hits. livery member has learned the art of stepping up to the plate when at hat to drop the ball all over the corners of the diamond and in many cases far, far over the fence. Thus, we have a team that is out- standing both on the defensive and of- fensive. Because of Stoughton ' s terrific hitting, all opposing teams but two have been forced to take the short end of our scores. The batting averages range from approximately five to two hundred. Tiius. that accounts for the very high scores in most cases. As yet the boys have been defeated only by two schools, the powerful Nor- wood nine and Canton ' s s])eedy team. The Stoughton-Norwood battle ended with Stoughton on the short end of a 6-2 score, but not without their putting up a stiff battle. The return game with Canton was also a tough break for the local boys. After winning the first one by several runs they were forced to take the short end of a 11-12 score in the sec- ond. However, the team is not broken up or discouraged by their defeats; (Continued on Page Forty-two) Patronize Semaphore Advertisers Page Twenty-three

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STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL CONSIDER MUSIC OR DRAMA IN PLANNING YOUR LIFE ' S CAREER You may have discovered that you possess a talent for music or dramatics in taking part in such activities sponsored by your school. If you are so fortunate you owe it to yourself to develop your talent as completely as your ability and opportunities permit. Though you have decided on a professional or business career as your life work you should still cultivate your musical or histrionic ability as the most interesting, satisf ying and cultural avocation possible to you. To become a professional musician and assure yourself of success in earning a good livelihood, or to become a successful actor or director you will need to pursue a complete course of study such as is offered by the New England Conservatory of Music. During its 68 years of service the New England Conservatory hasi educated thousands of young peiople for musical, operatic, and theatrical careers. A great many of its graduates are now filling important and well-paid positions as teachers and supervisors of music in schools and colleges, as artists on the operatic and concert stages, in the theatre, and in talking pictures. They are members of nationally known orchestras, bands, quartets and other mu- sical groups and hundreds are successful private teachers. Students of the New England Conservatory are provided more opportunities for public performances than students of any similar institution in New England. Theiy appear in orchestral concerts, band concerts, recitals, dra- matic presentations and in radio broadcasts. SPECIAL OFFER TO INTERESTED STUDENTS If you live conveniently near or have a car or other available transportation to Boston we will be glad to have you attend some of the many public perform- ances given by members of the student body and the faculty of the New England Conservatory of Music. To receive notices and fre,e tickets simply sign and re- turn attached coupon to MR. RALPH L. FLANDERS, General Manager, New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass. Our current catalog giving full information about courses and single sub- jects will also be sent if you check the space provided on the attached coupon. Fill out coupon and mail to Mr. Ralph L. Flanders at the . ewEngI t d Conservatory OF MUSIC W lUc Cioodricb BOSTON K lph L. FUnders Detach Here Please put my name on your mail- I I ing list for free tickets for N. E. Conservatory Concerts, etc. □ Plea se send catalogue of Name Address City or Town courses. Patronize Semaphore Advertisers Page Twenty-five