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

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SEMAPHORE 19 4 3 CLASS PROLOGUE Spring was coming far and wide. In Washington the countryside Found cherry blossoms now all out And travelers so had come to see (It is the year of ' 53) And pilgrims all, they were devout. A certain structure very tall Was pilgrimmed to by nearly all. Stoughton Building was the name Upon an ocean liner, some Pass time with stories as they come. (It is a fascinating game.) First, that man of wide acclaim Of Metro, Goldwyn, McDermott fame Described a World-wide Fair. First, I saw the Bombard ships They ' re called the B-O 76, A perpetual motion affair. New two-hundred octane gas In a laboratory class Doc Steinbrenner made. In case of accident a nurse, Gloria Tallberg, with her purse Prepared to give first aid. With Chet Cohenno I did confer, Who ' s now a Life photographer, About the latest trend. Later guided around the town Rafalko toured me up and down. His tours I recommend. Being heard, a symphony band Advertised Somerfields throughout the land By Maestro O ' Donnell ' s syncopation. As it may be supposed The noise was composed By Shostokovich Ecclestone ' s inspiration. PROPHECY Paradiddle Estabrooks African numbers drummed. Looks Like he ' ll go far. (Some think too far.) In Lil Grubenskas ' songs The Fair ' s success belongs. She was spectacular. The U. S. Ministry of Supply On Madam Hogan does rely For getting information. Hunk ' Cohenno is a ham On the Jack Armstrong program The kids all jam the station. In public high school Number 8 Miss Kelly ' s rules none violate. She is a splendid teacher. Mr. Staples now announces Sanka Coffee and pronounces Its perfections. He ' s a feature. Because of Mim ' s persuasive way People rush their tax to pay. Miss Barker ' s influential ! Edith Hoyt ' s promoted then To highest paid in 5 and 10 She ' s the Boss-Essential ! ' Vera Sweetman ' s winning smile Sells you the Ipana style. She is a toothpaste model now. Evey Smith has little men. Her children number up to ten. She ' s a busy girl — and how! Corbett a Marine did land. The situation ' s well in hand. She ' s lucky in her choice. But thats ' enough from me, Mai declared vivaciously, Who will be the next voice? 18

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19 4 3 SEMAPHORE LETTER FROM MR. LYMAN To the members of the Class of 1943, Stoughton High School: You, members of the class of 1943, are about to complete your schooling as offered here in Stoughton. Many of you, I have seen your growth, physically and mentally since you started either in kindergarten or first grade. What progress you have made since that time should be but the beginning of your education and your usefulness as people. Schooling is by no means the whole of education. Education is progress and development. You should see to it that throughout life you continue to improve your education, i. e. your self development. This you should do through your work, your play, your association with others, and, as needed, by study and courses, which are offered in abundance in the Boston area. The world faces a crisis, politically, economically, and spiritually. As the people, who must adjust themselves to these crises, and must make the adjustments which these crises demand, your further education, your further develop- ment is imperative. As you go forth from our schools, it is our prayer that you all may meet your responsibilities as people — more power to you. W. B. Lyman 17

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19 4 3 SEMAPHORE Carabatsos volunteered To tell some things that he had heard. (He ' s a successful shoe magnate.) I stopped at Conway ' s to have tea At the London Bridge shoppe. It was so good I over ate. Also there, Lieutenant ' Wade Of the London Fire Brigade Had come to help a bit. Congresswoman Randall there In Parliament her views did air. Her speech was called exquisite. I saw when I was in Paree Monsieur Baskin, celebrity, Cest pour mon corps de la ballet! M ' am ' selle Long for aristocrats Now designs Parisian hats. They ' re the latest thing today. Gene Caruso Galasso The operatic basso 1 heard in good old Rome. It was the marry month of June And there was Struzzie with her groom His first name is Jerome. Arriving at my destination Pechonis had an innovation Sold hotdogs to the Greeks. And now it ' s someone else ' s turn To tell some things that he did learn Abroad these last few weeks. Barney Silva made a tour Of goodwill through the West. As an eastern cowboy he was sent (But proved the West still best.) He told his story all in song About the stalwart Yankee. A Pocahontas of Massachusetts Was heroine Helen Kasupski. Barney had horses, and sideshow of fish, Of tropical breed and variety. So the boy in his stable was one Robert Gaibl Who knew about fish society. Barney was advertised far and wide By an excellent painter, I ' m sure. The pictures so dandy were painted by Handy. Their action supplied the lure. Dotty Dug sold tickets And barked about the show. Her on the inside at the ringside Caused the crowds to grow. Eva also drew a crowd Her songs were quite risque The way she ' d sing was smouldering The hit of the matinee. Skinny Silva was the stooge Who sat among the patrons. He ' d laugh and laugh in their behalf And relax the matrons. Dotty Sweet sews costumes That add color to the show. Her boleros for caballeros Are always apropos. Up from the ranks of the Semaphore Into the New York Sun Crean goes from shore to shore Reporting can ' t be outdone. The story which really brought him fame Was the Dorothy Holmes debut; The best of society came, The wealthy and well-to-do. All were greeted at the door By butler, Donald Condon, Who annt)unced each visitor From Paris, Rome and London. 19