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

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16 THE SEMAPHORE The school publication is competently ably edited by Joseph Copello, and he with the assistance of Seniors has fared well this year. We musn ' t fail to mention Joseph Quill and his South Sea Echoes, who have cooperated so generously at school functions during their past two years. In spite of the fact that the class has been extremely successful in extra cur- ricula activities, we have a high schol- astic standing, and we can boast sev- eral classmates who have been the re- cipients of honor slips for the entire four years, thus we have not neglected our studies. The Student Council, presided over by Joseph Copello, has been functioning more systematically this year and we hope it will continue to do so in the future. The graduating class fully appreci- ates the help and cooperation extended them by the faculty, and realize that there is no just recompense for what they have done for us. And so to the tune of Annie Laurie, our class ode, we pass through the portal of Stoughton High hoping to make bigger and better history. HIGH SCHOOL DAYS The time for parting now has come, Our High School course is o ' er; In the halls and in the classroom We must part to meet no more. We think of happy High School days, Of each pleasant, bygone hour. And remember these few words always, That knowledge it is power. And as I look around the class. On each bright and smiling face, I wonder how the years will pass When in life each takes his place. From the din of many a hard-won fight. From the strife of every day. May each come victorious into light. And to fortune find the way. Alfred Stripinis The Queen s Husband iiTY ' ELL that certainly was worth seeing! Wasn ' t it well given? And by a high school class, too ! I never saw anything like it before ! These, and other remarks of a wide and varied nature were heard on all sides for days and even weeks after the suc- cessful production of the Senior Class Play. Truly, a professional production, produced in the professional manner, The Queen ' s Husband was unsur- passed. And why not — hasn ' t our present class one of the most talented group of young aspiring actors and ac- tress.es as ever appeared before the footlights? We have, and are proud of it because that very play was passed over in a large city school, nearby, be- cause the committee thought it too dif- ficult to produce. But since our Senior Class always does things in a big way, it isn ' t unusual for us, at that. To have a good performance the players must be well cast, and all who saw the play will agree that each one was well fitted for his or her respectiva parts. And each carried his part out to perfection — not a hitch in the whole play except when Jackson spilt sawdust all over the king ' s drawing room. One reason why the play was such a success was due to its unusualness. it was different ; it had a deep plot, pas- sionate emotions, and a subtle humor that would spread a grin even on the face of the worst grouch. Each player seemed to live his or her part — lived it in such a way — that the audience, too, seemed to feel included in its very life instead of being a group of just mere on-lookers. Another thing — we made money on it, too. Now that is something to crow about, because all other classes just barely covered expenses. But enough of that — let ' s meet the players — and give credit where credit is due. Remember, of course, that all credit doesn ' t go to them alone — for we have yet to speak of property mana- gers, stage managers, etc. Step into the King ' s drawing room with me and meet the man, himself. King Eric VHI, known in private life as Joe G. Quill — blaa-blaa, etc. Ah,

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STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL 15 Class Ode Stonghton High our Alma Mater, Oh hear us praise thy name, We sing of Love that we bear. For you and all your fame, Your fame shall ever be as dear to us. As thee Alma Mater Alma Mater, We pledge our hearts to thee. II We ivill show your gratitude. By being staunch and true. By standing by our motto. And Lauding praise on you. And naught can mar thy fame. For w-e will praise thy name. Alma Mater Alma Mater We pledge our hearts to thee. Dorothy Dibbern A History of the Class of Thirty-Six At the close of our graduation exer- cises, our justly famous class will go r:i-th from Stoughton High. We leave with many fond reminiscences of four years which passed too swiftly over our heads. 1932-33 On a very gay, bi ' ight, S ' sptember morning in the year 1932, an assembly of happy awkward Freshmen stumbled up those flights of stairs and listen2d intently to Mr. Randall ' s opening speech. After this the Freshmen did the traditional thing, kow-towing re- spectfully to upper classmen and doing nothing spectacular that would warrant special comment for the remainder of the year. 1933-34 The next year when we discovered that we were really Sophomores we found ourselves confronted with the problem of electing class officers. Our first officers were Johnny PoUucci, president; Jay Innes, vice-president; Joe Copello, treasurer, and Alice Dunkerly, secretary. They certainly proved themselves worthy of the honor. We sponsored the annual Sophomore dance and profitted rather well. We realized that we were not lacking in athletes when Leah Kell, Jay Innes, Tim Keefe and Bro Wacile- wich commenced to do things in the gym and on the field. 1935-35 Then came our Junior Year which most of us will mutually agree is the most eventful of all. Mr. Randall in- troduced a new social era. We were permitted to dance on seventh periods and during recess. The program be- came extremely popular. The success of our Junior Prom justifies our social efficiency. 1935-36 These four years have passed too swiftly over the heads of the class of thirty-six. We are now Seniors. Most of us have lost the prejudices against teacher and school in general, and now more fully appreciate its scholastic and social value. The class seemed to go dramatic this year. The Dramatic Club officers were all Seniors. The Christmas play cast was entirely made up of we four- yearers. And speaking of amateur theatricals we musn ' t overlook those aspiring young genius of the footlights who performed so remarkably well in the Senior Play. That great dramatist Joseph Quill, ably supported by Doro- thea McDonald, Joseph Copello and Alice Dunkerly in the lead roles. The only Senior class which profited financi- ally by its play certainly deserves com- ment.

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STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL 17 and here comes his very lovely daugh- ter, the Princess Anne, or Alice Dunk- erly. That Alice did a fine piece of work is putting it mildly. Her sorrow was our sorrow, and her joy reflected in our hearts. That ' s acting. What more could one say except for the fine way of — ah — clinching with Frederick Granton. But — oh! Quiet please. May I pre- sent Her Majesty, Queen Martha — or if you would have it — Dorothea McDon- ald. A high and mighty Queen — you ' ll have to admit it. How can I find ad- jectives to describe Dorothea ' s per- formance. Let ' s say it was par excel- lence. Who ' s this? Why Frederick Granton, the hero. Doesn ' t he look handsome? His name? Why Joe Copello, of course, could any man play the hero better? I say no. Congratulations on a swell piece of acting Joe. Why, hello General, how ' s the artil- lery? My what a rough answer. He ' s dictator. Yes ! Walter Gorday alias General Northrup. A real forceful character brought to life by the superb acting of Walter. Another star, I say. Lord Berten, his ally, did a great job. He certainly looked the part with that little goatee. Who ' s that snob coming in the door- way — head in the air? Oh! Phipps — Joe Martin — the King ' s butler and partner in checkers. Phipp would nev- er cheat. His performance was a smashing hit. Great work, Joe. Here ' s Major Blent — snappy com- mander of the palace guard — devoted to his King. Pat Griffin certainly made a fine appearance and put zip and sparkle into the most thrilling episodes. We all remember Blent ' s aide — Robert (sand bag) Jackson — a new recruit — but Bob gave the audience a laugh — and also the cast — which had a difllicult time getting back to normal. And here comes his Royal Highness Prince William of Greek — the dashing young man who didn ' t like the Princess Anne — he didn ' t like her a bit — and he told her so quite frankly. Alfred De- Salvio is the gentleman and his accent made a big hit and he was well received. What ' s this tough, looking hombr ' -J doing? Oh! It ' s Taker— the dirty anarchist and everyone agrees that Al Kwedar threw himself into his part and meant every word he said. He was great. Could anybody but Kwedar shake a fist in front of Gorday ' s face like that? Come — Dr. Fellman — or Harold Fow- ler — the eminent college professor (in the play). Harold did a fine piece of work — displaying considerable talent. The three pretty ladies-in-waiting — Doris Sarrey, Bro. Wasilewich and Jesselyn Innes, added considerable color to the performance, as did Bar- bara Lutted, who acted as the Queen ' s chambermaid. Barbara Howes acted as prompter. P. S. — Many thanks are due to the efforts of Jimmy Hansen, Al Kazlouski and Al Stripinis for the tremendous am.ount of work that was involved in building and erecting scenery, etc. ; and also the property managers: Priscilla Maltby and Ania Carlson. Miss Clark and her salesmanship class deserve credit for handling the business end of the affair. Last, but not least, we thank the di- rector. Miss Dorothy Arnold and assist- ant director, Miss Ruth Dainty, whose untiring efforts were largely responsi- ble for the play ' s success. Jos. G. Quill PROJECT S DUE A project ' s due the twenty-fourth, Said teacher to her class. And so that means on Sunday To the bookcase I must dash. And go through all the magazines And through the papers too, For it is Sunday, the twenty-third And tomorrow my project ' s due. Then with scissors, crayons and ink, And with the aid of a httle glue, I try my best a way to think To get this project through. Now mother ' s books are all cut up. The latest magazines too, But what care I, it ' s the twenty-third And my project, it ' s all through. Isabel Butler