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

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SEMAPHORE 19 5 0 CLASS HISTORY Four long years have passed since the class of 1550 began to enact the events that comprise its historical record at Stoughtun High School. A glance at the records show that success has been the constant companion of this favored class. We are here presenting to you this Class History, which has been prepared for your pleasure as a remembrance of the past four wonderful years. ' Twas on a bright September day This class of fifty came to stay Within the walls of Stoughton High As little Freshmen, meek and shy. We soon forgot our nian fears. Making plans for future years. Four representatives we did install From our homeroom in study hall. At dancing lessons the girls did prove They were solidh in the groove . But the bovs — alas! something was amiss. Arthur Murray ' s was never like this! Laughter l and sessions i filled each day. Then came our first school dance in Ma) . Miss Murphy really did her best And the Freshman Frdic was a big success. That Sophomore year was quite a wow. Our football stars were veterans now. Marks were — well, better than expected. Our first class officers were elected. 26

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195 0 SEMAPHORE Reta Brooks leaves her red hair to Franny Sheehan. Eddie MacGregor leaves his parking place in the shade to anyone who can get to school early enough to catch it. Mary Krollman leaves her pleasant ways to anyone who can find so many nice things about so many people. Jean Gorman leaves her pleasant smile to any Junior who is friendly to so many people. Beverly Vose leaves to go to the dogs. Paul Goulston leaves his musical talents to Andy Denneno. Mary Portugal leaves with Louis and bright hopes for the future. Fran Dooley leaves his way with women to Gregg Krollman. Ruth Vachon leaves her footsteps to be followed by any brave Junior who won ' t be too shocked at where they may lead her. Ray Powell leaves his wide-awake ideas to Ralph Staples. Dick Henry leaves. In witness whereof, we the class of 1950. have set our seal hereto this 16th day of June, 1950. Witnesses : u N Me 25

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1950 SEMAPHORE The teachers shook their heads and sighed As every possible stunt we tried. At Christmas there was quite the show — We hung the doors with mistletoe. Miss Lavallee was a dear Directing the Sophomore Hop that year. A radio show, magazine campaigns Proved that we were making — gains? As Juniors we faced our first real test. For us, there was nothing but the best. With Mr. Penardi as a guide We flashed our West Point rings with pride. From typewriter row often came this mumble, Now how did this get in such a jumble? And Chemistry classes — ah, there was a threat — It ' s a wonder this school is standing yet! The new class officers showed no faults I lanning our prom, The Winter Waltz. And with talk of a trip to Washington We looked for a following year of fun. As Seniors, at last, we returned in the fall. The boys, how they d grown — the girls? — still tall. We drew a deep breath, and solemnly vowed We ' d make this last year one of which to be proud. With Mr. Randall helping quite a bit The yearbook we tackled: our play was a hit. Our licenses we earned in Driver Ed. My, how this Senior year had fled. Finally, now we ' ve reached our peak. Ahead lies only commencement week. Our books are passed in. exams are through. Our robes lie waiting in white and blue. So now at last we liid goodbye To many friends at Stoughton High. But like the setting of red We seek a brighter road ahead On which to walk and rise to fame That you might not forget our name. Class of 1950 27