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

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School News ( Continued) The first social event to mark the calender was the Sophomore Hallowe ' en Dance { some of us are beginning to think this is an event for the sophomores to celebrate their becoming upper-classmen) but we all know that the calender shall stay marked in memory of this successful social. The usual clubs were formed by this time and as before they had taken their toll of activity-loving people. The Commercial Club staged a very successful 7th period dance. Xext to show its colors was the Dramatic Club in its Armistice Day Program. The school was surprised and not a little awed to realize they had in their group such grand talent. Later the Dramatic Club again came to the top with its annual Christmas Play which again proved our supply of actors and actresses. About this time, the Semaphore Stafif entertained the Southeastern Massa- chusetts League of School Publications. A detailed account of the meeting will be found elsewhere in this issue. W ' e wish at this time to express our special appreciation to Air. Carlton Guild for his fine League leadership and to Mr. Robert E. Riordan of the Brockton Enterprise for his excellent talk. Next to take the limelight in school life was the annual Senior Class Play. A remarkable, entertaining, and amusing mystery comedy, Lady Lilac . From this representation one need not envy Hollywood for talent, just look at the Senior Play Cast. As time marched on, the Freshmen made their debut in the now customary- Freshman Dance. The Freshmen might have been green in some things but thev certainlv knew how to produce a successful dance. At this time the Semaphore Stafif attended a very pleasant and enjoyable League meeting at Weymouth. It w as the last meeting of the school year. Evelyn Rieser of Stoughton was elected Corresponding Secretary of the League for the coming year. Xext to take the stage was the unusual dance staged by the Dramatic Club. This affair was typed as an afternoon Tea Dance beginning at 3 P. M. and ending at 6 P. ] L It was enjoyed and appreciated by all who attended. Last but by no means least the week of Commencement approaches rapidly. And as this week draws near another class shall depart through the doors of Stoughton High School and with them shall go our sincere wishes and best luck for their future. Page Sixteen

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The Year, Beginning - - - Ending The first ini])ortant event of the year was the annual e ' .ection of class ofificers. The seniors had a tie for secretary and had to vote over. After the balloting was com])lete the votes were counted and the following results were announced : SENIOR CLASS President Leo McDermott I ice President Patricia (ireene Secretary Elizabeth Powers Treasurer Paul Kennedy JUNIOR CLASS President Stewart Fee Vice President Dorothy Kell Secretary Helen acoulis Treasurer Joseph Danahy SOPHOMORE CLASS President Richard Bachelder I ' ice President Mary Zumas Secretary Frances Russo Treasurer Robert Crevola Freshman representatives selected were Annie Walent and Robert Corbett. After elections w ere over the school settled down to work. At this time sports were beginning to give their call, and in answer to it, many joined their respective play. The Hockey Team and Football Squad crowned their activities with an exceedingly successful year. Page Fifteen

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Clubs DRAMATIC CLUB— This year the Dramatic Ckil) has been very active. After knee-shaking tryouts the members were chosen, and at the first meeting, Alfred W ' ekon was elected president. Norma Gebhardt, vice president; Elizabeth Stap ' es, secretary ; and Margy Quill, treasurer. An Armistice Day Play suc- cessfully given was followed by the Christmas Play. Footlights for the stage were constructed by Richard Johnson, Stewart Roach, and Arthur Ecclestone, with the proceeds of the New Year Dance. More talent was discovered in the event of the Radio Play presented over Station WAAB. A new idea in the tea dance was run to establish a fund for more electrical equipment. As a climax, the Dramatic Club will take part in Class Day. ART CLUB — The art club under the careful instruction and guidance of Miss I lovitz produced exceptional pieces of work. The year began with the fascinating task of designing colorful front covers for portfolios in which to kee]) the term ' s work. Modernistic posters were made advertising the Exposition and awards were given to each and every participant. Instruction was given in pen and ink, pencil, modeling, watercolors and perspective. The present members prove to be talented in the field of art and enjoy working as a hobby and perhaps someday not too far distant, professionally. GLEE CLUB — We, the mem1)ers of the combined Glee Clubs wish to thank Miss Goeres for her very able supervision and spirit of good fellowship with which she inspired us. Next year we hope that this organization will con- tinue its popularity by having its enrollment greater than this year ' s quota of one hundred and fifteen. — Kenneth Hill, president of the Boys ' Glee Club. The Girls ' Glee Club of a very large membership was headed by Elizabeth Staples as president and ' irginia Margaret Campbell as vice-president. The glee clubs sang Old Black Joe and the Blue Danube Exposition night. According to the established tradition, the combined clubs will take an active and important part in the Class Day exercises during Commencement Week. COMMERCIAL CLUB— As the Commercial Club entered into its second year, the senior girls started off in high spirits which have increased with the months. The club has proved an excellent place wherein the diffident person could find herself. Their contact with others and their participation in the activities of the club : taking part in sketches, preparing games, and serving re- freshments will be of inestimable value to them. Under the supervision of Miss Donovan the following officers presided : President, Eleanor Borgeson ; Vice- President, Bernice Bisbee ; Secretary, Elinor Cobbett ; Treasurer, Barbara Sprague. They have made many worth while visits to local business establish- ments, telephone exchanges, and Dedham Court. They sincerely hope that the members of next year ' s club will enjoy themselves and receive all the benefits they have. Page Seventeen