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

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Class History i Continued) 1937-1938 The culmination of four outstanding years was attained in the cHmaxing achievements of our Senior vear. Our student government was intrusted to the capable hands of Leo McDermott, president: Patricia Greene, vice-president: Elizabeth Powers, sec- retary : Patil Kennedy, treasurer. Never has there been such an eventful year in sports. The football team, the greater i)art composed of Seniors, met with marked success. So much so that many of the boys are being considered as college football material. How- ever the triimiphant finish of the Boys ' Basketball season eclipsed all other athletic events. Credited with not even a slim chance of winning, the team (all Seniors but one) emerged the champions of Class A division in the South Shore Basketball Tournament. This was the first time such an honor was brought to Stoughton High. The girls ' athletic teams, led by energetic seniors, carried on their brilliant traditions. Girls ' Basketball, with the exception of two close losses, had a victorious season. W ith the score of an imdefeated season, the Girls ' Hockey team had an enviable record. In the larch-April term, Mr. Randall ' s oft-repeated, but never before fulfilled, wish that the honor roll would break 100 was achieved. W hile the other three classes were among this nimiber, we Seniors take pride in the fact that our, by no means small, part speaks for our scholastic ability, and that it was in our last year this goal was attained. In spite of the great loss suffered at the crucial moment bv the absence of Miss Arnold and ]Miss Xeily, the Senior Play, Lady Lilac , was declared a decided dramatic success, affording an opportunity for many seasoned actors and actresses to give their usual fine performances and bringing to light several hitherto unknowns . It was moreover a howling box-office hit . Laurels should be given to the Production Staff , and especiallv the Business Committee, who were responsible for the most successful play financially in years. We Seniors continued to invade and lead in the realms of musical genius, the Orchestra and Glee Club : of artistic talent, the Art Club : of Thespian suc- cess, the Dramatic Club : of exectitive ability, work in the Principal ' s Office and Library : of business foresight, the Commercial Club : literary accomplishment, the Semaphore (which unearthed several Seniors with a flair for poetry), not to mention the scientific concoctions of the mad Senior scientists in the Lab . With the co-operation of the faculty-, the Semaphore staff, largely made up of Seniors, was host to the Southeastern Massachusetts League of School Publications at its !March meeting. Although the halls of the S. H. S. have not echoed with the ncAvs hounds reports for several years, the meeting was acclaimed the most friendly and worthwhile ever attended. Our regular attendance at all the social functions undoubtedly accounts for the brilliant success of such affairs. Our enthusiasm and agggressiveness are further demonstrated by the unusually large number of limousines in the student parking lot. With their past experiences, each driver could easily qualify for the taxi business. Xow that the actual end of our days at Stoughton High School is fast approaching, a pang of remorse is experienced at the thought of forever leaving our school as undergraduates. However, we abandon the Stoughton High School with pleasant memories for future years and fortified with the motto, Dedicated to Citizenship . Page Twenty

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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

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Class Prophecy Through the mystic eye of poetry Let ' s glimpse afar and near To find out where they all are now Those pals of yesteryears. Ilona Rafalko Buried in pamphlets and catalogues Ilona ponders on If she doesn ' t make her mind up soon The colleges will all be gone. Ruth Snow Wedding bells will chime we hear Before the cold winds blow, The lucky girl who ' ll be the bride Is none but our Ruth Snow. William Zaiser Down in a garage on Porter Street He tinkers day and night, Covered with grease and dirty oil Bill Zaiser is quite a sight. John Stonkus Charlie Atlas got too old To carry on alone, So Stonkie supplies the muscles now As well as flesh and bone. Jean Baxter The music plays, the curtains part. And on the stage comes Jean, A clear contralto sweeps the air, Of opera she ' s the queen. Francis Crimmins Black tails, tie, and tall hat reveal A chap of height and calm, F. T. Crimmins (We call him Mike) His job is to embalm. Robert Howes Come one, come all, it ' s Brockton Fair Around the track in speed Zooms tearing Lucky Teter Howes Fach race to take the lead. Margaret Foster A brilliant sign makes note of her Renowned now is her name Famous beautician Margaret LaFoster is the same. Lawrence Corbett In ' 38 he ran but one But now the number ' s more Here he has ten gas stations With Corbett on the door. Annie Romanskv Annie Romansky is quite a cook The food she makes is tasty. Small wonder it is that after meals, Boys with proposals are hasty. Leo McDermott and Norman Young Leo McDermott killed Norman Young With a terrifying haymaker. The reason is ob ious if you but know, Leo ' s an undertaker. Charles Urciuoli With a little white light he guides us on From place to place in the dark. For Charlie isn ' t an usher still. But an accountant out on a lark. John Fullerton Each holiday he heads the troops A whistle in his mouth. It ' s Fullerton ' s brown clad figure The leader of the scouts. Barbara Daly Her titian hair is her bulwark Her locks are revenue, Sis ' s fortune has been made in ads For a well-known shampoo. Richakd Johnson W hen tuning in you get static Blaring forth on the air. You ' ll recognize Johnson ' s stations For radio is his flair. Page T%venty-on.e