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

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26 THE SEI IAPHORE Music — Y our Career IN these past few uncertain years, the question of choosing the institution of higher learning Avhi;-h shall best en- able the student to continue those lines of study in which, during his high school career, he has displayed most ap- titude, has, more than ever before, be- come a question of very great moment. With the changing of conditions, stu- dents have been forced to consider practical conditions as well as higher education in its more cultural aspects. For those of you who feel that your natural endowments peculiarly fit you to train yourselves in any one of the my- riad branches of music, it is a vital necessity that you should enroll for serious study in a musical institution of proved standing — in the front ranks of which must be numbered the New Eng- land Conservatory of Music, about to enter upon its seventieth year. To be attuned to his time the music student must make provision to develop his ability with two important goals always in mind — music as one of the greatest of the arts, and music as one of today ' s leading and most honored professions. It cannot be denied that in the past de- cade the prospect of a young musician about to launch himself on a career has brightened. While, as always, those who achieve fame as great performers remain a handful, the amazing growth of music in public and private schools and colleges has opened many new op- portunities for teachers; and made training in school music and musical padagogA ' greatly increased in prestige and icope. The gro th of permanent symphony orchestras in many cities of the country has increased the im- portance of obtaining thorough instru- mental training. To be of most value to the student who is to make music a career and an occupation the school he chooses must offer a complete curriculum of subjects both in applied and theoretical music; and since, (particularly when he seeks a teaching position later) he may be re- quired to possess a degree, it is well to choose an institution where either di- plomas or degrees are granted for a sj ' stematic course of study. In training one ' s self as a musician, one must not forget aspects of culture other than music. A requisite amount of academic; study very definitely has its place in such a broad view of musical education. In anticipation of a professional career a student should have experience in appearing as a performer or partici- pant before audiences. If he is an in- strumental performer training in or- chestral routine and literature is defi- nitely a prerequisite. Many students, too, who continue their education at non-musical institu- tions find it a recreation and a cultural avocation to study music in their spare time. Today modern educators are agre - ' d that as a contribution to happy, enjoy- able, creative living, nothing can quite take the place of music. BARTER Life comes to us. a lavish vendor, Our dreams, bright fruit upon her tray — Her laugh is sweet — Her words are tender. No need to pay. mon cher. today. Do j ' ou remember when youth sought splendor — You snatched at a bundle, nor asked the cost? Sadly life smiled — improvident splendor! You jostled the tray and a dream was lost. Now life has come again — you. years the wiser, Stand slightly hesitant, searching her tray. Have you grown diffident — even a miser. Or are you still seeking a dream tossed away? Elizabeth Daly 37 Spring 6 the Spring a young man ' s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. How true this quotation is I Gone is the dreary ice and snow with the bitter cold and here is lovely Spring with her green cloak and mantle of flowers in- viting young lovers to wander hand in hand over gay flowered fields. Then on balmy nights to sit side by side in a hammock lost in happy dreams of ro- mance and tenderness. The lovelj ' Spring seems to be an intimate friend of sweethearts. The sky so blue seems to reflects her starry eyes and the new- ly budded roses resemble her rose petal lips. Whenever Spring is mentioned most young men think of the girl of their dreams, one with whom they ' d like to spend a lovely Spring day or night. Romance seems to fade somewhat in the Winter, but as the flowers bloom so blossoms forth love in a young heart. M. Churchill ' 39

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STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL 25 We want you to be the Judge IN YOUR OWN HOME, TRY ELECTROLUX WITHOUT OBLIGATION We ' re making this offer to you because we are con- vinced that once you have enjoyed ELECTROLUX PERFORMANCE, you will never be satisfied with any other type of automa: ic refrigeration. It is quiet, economical, beautiful and gives years and years of service. No moving parts to wear and become noisy. Electrolux Performance will amaze you Come in, select the model that is best suited to the size of your family. We instalLt at once. You be the judge. BROCKTON GAS LIGHT CO. Our Brockton store is open Saturday a fternoons and evenings for the convenience of our customers. CONSOLATION When summer ' s fled and earth is bare and stark When heaven opens and the torrents pour When every tree is black with soaked bark ' Tis then my heart turns to the days of yore. When every pair of shorts is laid away And sandy beds replaced by icy sheets When bathing caps get sticky and decay ' Tis then that I bemoan the wintry sleets. When every soggy bathing suit is dried When week-end cases hold but empty air When sun-tans fade, that once were shown with pride ' Tis then my soul is filled with deep despair. But as regretful teardrops choke my voice I find my last-year ' s ski pants and rejoice. MY CAR I have a car, or so it is called — At least thirty times it ' s been overhauled. The wheels go this way; the axles that, And it wouldn ' t seem right if the tires weren ' t flat. My car has a windshield, but no glass therein, It ' s orten been called just a rattle of tin. But nevertheless, I have my fun When classes are over and schoolwork done. I go to the car and pull out the choke. Let me tell you — cranking ' s no joke. When it trembles, stutters, and starts, It sounds as if minus all its parts. Then I sit at the wheel, my well-earned reward And I rattle down the street in my faithful old Ford. Alfred Stripinis

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STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL 27 Your Design For Living should include the development and training of your talent in Music as A Satisfying, Creative Profession, or Cultural, Stimulating Avocation Beginning Its 70th Year September 17, 1936 IVewEngland . Conservatory OF MUSIC Director Wallace Goodrich Dean of Faculty Frederick S. Conver e Offers you: General or specialized training in all departments of music, in one of the country ' s oldest, widely recognized musical institutions . . . Courses leading to Degrees or Diploma . . . Preparation for a professional career as a performer, soloist, teacher, or Public School music supervisor . . . Private instruction in applied music or theoretical subjects . . . Evening school courses throughout the year . . . Summer School. Practical Experience . . . Valuable training for soloists in weekly student recitals . . . Membership in student symphony orchestra of eighty-five players for advanced instru- mental students . . . Radio broadcasting experience for advanced students in weekly radio broadcasts . . . Band and Chorus of student performers . . . Dramatic department giving Full-Season of student presentations. For Detailed, Illustrated Catalog and Applications Write to FREDERICK S. CONVERSE, DEAN NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC HUNTINGTON AVE. BOSTON. MASS. Business Training for Young Men and Women BURDETT College 156 STUART STREET - BOSTON, MASS. Telephone Hancock 6300 Business Administration Accounting Executive Secretarial Shorthand and Typewriting Business, and Finishing Courses One and Two- Year Programs. Previous commercial training not required for entrance. Leading col- leges represented in attendance. Students from different states. 58th year begins in September Write or Telephone for Day or Evening Catalog Placement service free to graduates 1478 employment call received and 914 posi tions filled in 1935.