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

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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

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History of the Class of 1938 1934- 1935 The year 1934 will go down in the annals of history as the entrance date of one of the most promising classes ever to timidly knock on the hallowed i)ortals of the Stoughton High School. W e astounded even the dignified seniors with our versatility. In scholarship and athletics we excelled. The orcliestra benefited greatly with the additions of several talented musicians, while many more vocalists swelled the choruses of the Glee Clubs. Some of our number were admitted to work in the Principal ' s Office and to positions of star reporters on the Semaphore . While credit must be given to our news hounds , the fact that we made headlines undoubtedly is accounted for by our attendance at various functions where we excelled with our many social graces, and by our general enthusiasm and accomplishments. 1935- I936 Early one September dawn (we had to come to school at 8:00 this year) we entered the ranks as Sophomores. The title created us upperclassmen, a distinction much looked forward to in our first green year. Class elections made Clarence White, president ; Madeline Carrara, vice president ; Betty Staples, secretary ; and after straightening up a slight mixup, John Stonkus became treasurer. At this point we could well be given the name joiners . No club was lacking in Sophomores. We continued to be outstanding in athletics and our honor roll reached one of its highest peaks. The presence of dramatic talent among members was displayed at several Dramatic Club performances. Not only could we boast of being socially-minded when it came to attending numerous affairs but we distinguished ourselves by conducting a most successful social — known as the annual Hallowe ' en Dance. The season ' s end found us very much out of breath, anticipating the rush of the following year and a most enjoyable Easter dance. 1936- 1937 The first and most important e ent this year was perhaps the election of the officers who were to represent our class at the Prom and at graduation. Teo McDermott was elected President : Blanche Howland, Vice-President : Paul Kennedy, Treasurer ; and Betty Staples, Secretary. Our representation in clubs excelled even that of the seniors. The Art Club, Glee Club, French Club, and Commercial Club were all filled to capacity. Beside figuring prominently in athletics and scholarship, we had many of our number working in the library, office, and stock-room. After our rings were chosen in the early months of the year. Prom worries soon arose : however our worries seemed futile after results showed that we put over one of the most successful Proms ever en- joyed in the history of the school. Another small dance followed and in this instance, too, we found success. At Senior Class Day exercises four of our young lady members were honored by being created honorary members of the Stoughton Woman ' s Club for their outstanding activities during their three years at Stoughton High. This cycle of events terminated our Junior year and there was but one year left for our activities in Stoughton High, Page Nineteen