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

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STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL XVII In the war that followed, the North held fast, To their own traditions, that freedom might last. When the war was over, and everything done. The South had submitted, for freedom had won. XVIII From the great Civil War to 98 , The United States became a power great. When the Cubans ' rose, their freedom to find, The United States lent a helping hand. XIX To the battle cry of, Remember the Maine, The United States fought, and won once again. The United States made the Spaniards flee. So Cuba could, today, be free. XX The United States has even been, The people ' s champic-ii, their freedom to win. The people, of all nations, will ever see. The United States, as a land of liberty. XXI This was again proven in 17 , When the United States entered the World War stream. S ' he entered that war that she might be free. From the menace of Germany on the sea. XXII Freedom of the seas was finally established. When Germany was, decisively, vanquished. Germany was shackled hand and foot, And into a very bad position was put. XXIII The Allies and freedom, together, had won. Another great victory for the cause of freedom. Thus ended the war, not so long ago, With the cause of freedom, seeming, to reach its goal. XXIV Then came the depression with all its might, A very distressing and serious fight. Which seemed to destroy all that freedom had gained, Amid the long years of carnage and cain. XXV Then Roosevelt into office did come. Amid the blaring of bugles and rattle of drums. And is now trying his level best, To make this great country, again, be at rest. XXVI He organized the N. R. A. To help those who fought yesterday. For freedom, that will never die. In the hearts of Americans, where it now lies. XXVII Many charges have been brought to bear. Against the N. R. A., which is called unfair, By those who are not in sympathy. With Roosevelt ' s plan lof democracy. XXVIII We should not woriy and kick with the rest. For Roosevelt is doimj what he thinks is best. He is doing his best for the one cause of all. The cause of freedom, may it never fall. XXIX Freedom of speech, freedom of mind. The freedom to speak of all mankind. Thus stands the United States today, The best land of all in every way. Patronize Semaphore Advertisers Page Tiwenty-three

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THE SEMAPHORE Freec By WILLIAM I The exploi-ers of old, like Columbus, were brave, And many now lie in a forgotton grave. De Soto, La Salle, Vespucci, and Drake; Where now lie they, their fame so great? II In the laps of their gods, they sit today, And watch this land, with freedom lay. In peaceful, contented, sweet repose, While the rest of the world in despair rolls. Ill The Pilgrims came, three centuries ago, To have a new freedom of heart and soul. They fought the Indians and braved the cold. To have that freedom, to us so old. IV They settled the North and the Southland, too, And never complained as this great land grew. They fought the French, and Indians, too, To show Great Britain that they were true. V And when Great Britain a tyrant became, The colonists did not like the game. But the spirit of 76 was on hand. To give freedom control, in this great land. VI In the six years that followed, the prospect looked dark. As freedom was smothered, all but a spark. That spark kept glowing and on one bright day. It burst into flame, and went roaring away. VII Snatching Burgoyne from Great Britain ' s mouth. And the victories over Cornwallis, in the South, Ended the war, with freedom on high, To burn on forever, and never to die. VIII The years sped on, with freedom on top. Until Great Britain our ships must stop. And then to the tune of the cannons ' roar. Our fight with Great Britain was on once more. Page Twenty-two om DIBBERN IX Great Britain with all her strength and might. Had no chance, with freedom, the cause for fi ht. For America fought with might and main. To keep that flag they had fought for, to gain. X As on their way, the years swiftly go, The United States prospers and grows. But the faintest of echoes of drum and fife. Show that freedom, is still full of life. XI Fifty-fcur — Forty or Fight, The slogan that showed America ' s might. When Great Britain had plans. For our great Northwestern lands. XII In June of the year 46 , A treaty, at last, with Great Britain was fixed. It set the boundary of Oregon, And ended hard feelings that had lasted so long. XIII In this year of 46 , Freedom took a few more tricks; When Texas rose in all her wrath. And drove Old Mexico from her path. XIV Remember the Alamo, was our cry. When we fought the Mexicans, and made them fly. Then Texas became, to our great delight, Another state, to add to our might. XV From 49 to 59 , the United States was caJm, And throughout all the world, she wielded a mighty arm. But in the next election there was a deal of strife. And soon was heard the martial notes, of famous drum and fife. XVI For the North and South an argument had. Over points of slavery, both good and bad. Old Abe Lincoln then said to all, United we stand; Di ided we fall. Patronize Semaphore Advertisers

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ASSEMBLIES On April 12, Air. George Jenkins gave us a talk on salesmanship. According to Mr. Jenkins, every one is a salesman, and through his own manner and apjjearance we all decided he was the perfect exam- ple. April 26, Mrs. Dunbar, a representa- tive of the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School, gave us some useful information on how to look for and to apply for a job. On May 3, Miss Bessie Page, of the Portia Law School, spoke at an assembly for girls on law as a profession for girls. On May 10, Mr. Baker spoke to the bovs on vocational guidance. CLUBS DRAMATIC CLUB— The club decid- ed that they needed more money to pay for scenery and other expenses, so they were allowed to sponsor seventh period dancing on Thursday. ' ith the help of the South Sea Echoes for music, the plan has been very successful. A short business meeting was held Alay 7, to make further plans for the Memorial Day play. HANDICRAFT— May 8, the club met at Barbara Holmes ' . The evening was spent planning for a style show and eat- ing strawberry shortcake. FRENCH CLUBS— Instead of the usual meetings, the Junior and Senior French Clubs combined to give a play in assembly, La Faim Est Une Grand Inventeur. The cast included Monsieur Crabuchet, Joseph Copello ; Dick, Joseph Quill; Bob, Alfred DeSalvio ; Marie, Blanche Lipsky ; Colette, Aileen Jocas : Pierre, Harold Fowler. For the benefit of those who did not understand the Page Twenty-four French, the play was supposed to take place in a French Inn, shortly after the ' orld War. It concerned the diflfi- culties of two American doughboys get- ting something to eat. CONTEST WINNERS Boys Hair Carmen Urcuioli — Paul Coffee Eyes Alfred Kempe — Alfred Tirelis TeetTi Robert Leahy — Arthur Pentz Skin Alphonse Chestnut — Wesley Coulter Build Steve Simanavich — Alphonse Chestnut Hands Arthur Pentz — Kendall Hampe Personality Earl Wahl — Steve Simanavich Dress ' esley Coulter — J. Rubel Athletic Ability Arthur Radvilas — Robert Leahy Scholastic Ability Joseph Abril — Kenneth Donahue Singing Joseph Quill — Lawrence Bisbee Dramatic Joseph Quill — Steve Simanavich Art Kenneth Donahue — Charles Pelland Patronize Semaphore Advertisers