Warren High School - Hilltop Yearbook (Warren, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1936 volume:

The Brown Studio A Studio U and ' at Home Portraiture Phone 6-4507 1331 Main Street Springfield, Mass. Q-if THE HILLTGP Warren High School Warren, Massachusetts Published by Class of 1937 isgldill 2, President-FRANK KEITH Vice President-ELEANOR MONGEON Secretary-MERLE BOUSQUET Treasurer-WANDA OBARTUCK MISS MARY M. MCKELLICOTT me, the Qllana nf 1937, Svinrerrlg Brhiraie Uhr iliilltnpn in Minn Marg DIR. fllllrilirlligntt in apprmziatiun uf lpn' untiring anh faithful intrrvnl in nur artiuitiw - Mg - THE HILLTOP Faculty Seated, left to right: Miss Gertrude A. Shea, Miss Claire E. Burke, Miss Anne M French, Miss Mary McKeIligott. Standing, left to right: H. H. Sornmerman, Robert W. Card, Carrie I. Fish, Mark S. Rand, William F. Branley. H. H. SOMMERMAN CARRIE I. FISH LAWRENCE R. HOULE Principal Commercial Subjects junior High, History French ANNE M. FRENCH CLAIRE E. BURKE French Commercial Subjects C'-ARE Y. MERRIAM junior High, English GERTRUDE A. SHEA MARK S. RAND Geography English Civics, History Economics MARY M. MCKELLIC-OTT WILLIAM BRANLEY 50phomo,e-E,,giiSh ROBERT W. CARD Manual Training Latin Science, Algebra Arithmetic Superintendent of Schools School Physician SYLVAN B. CENTHNER CHARLES A. DELAND, M. D. School Committee IOHN C.. REARICK, Chairman MARCUERITE MCKELLIGETT MRS. FLORENCE KLEBART HARRY WEIR MRS. KATHARINE DALTON ALEXANDER A. GENDRON MRS. GRACE KEITH MRS. HELEN BARON MRS. SARAH PAINE TI-TE HIISLTOP Editorial Staff Front row, left to right: Florence Baldyga, Loretta Zabik, Stephanie Obartuck, C-ertrude Madigan Wanda Obartuck, Merle Bousquet, Doris Side, Eleanor Mongeon. Second row, left to right: joseph Beeman, Stanley Rys, Chester Lizak, Miss Shea, james Pratt Allen Campbell Milton Esty Last row, left to right: Mr. Somrnerman, Edward Fredette, Vincent Concannon, Vernon Odiorne Frank Keith. Associate Editor Editor-In-Chief DORIS SIDE FRANK KEITH Dramatics Debating Music MERLE BOUSQUET C-ERTRUDE MADIGAN MARY POWERS Art Exchanges Humor BERNARD LENO School Notes STEPHANIE OBARTUCK Commercial Club RUTH BUZZELL STANLEY RYS EDWARD FREDETTE BRONAC SIEGEL LORETTA ZABIK FLORENCE BALDYCA FLORENCE BALDEGA Boys' Athletics MELVIN VEINOT ALLEN CAMPBELL BUSINESS STAFF CHESTER LIZAK MILTON ESTY VERNON ODIORNE GERTRUDE MADIGAN ELEANOR MONCEON STEPHANIE OBARTUCK Faculty Manager HENRY H. SOMMERMAN VERNON ODIORNE VINCENT CONCANNON Girls' Athletics WANDA OBARTUCK Faculty Adviser C-ERTRUDE A. SHEA ALLEN CAMPBELL IOSEPH BEEMAN MERLE BOUSQUET IAMES PRATT DORIS SIDE is wg g THEg HILLTOP Debating Team Seated, left to right: Lawrence Coney, Gertrude Madigan, Bernice Carter, Mary Madigan, Frank Keith. Standing, left to right: Mr, Rand, Maurice Nelligan, Charles McDonald, Allen Campbell. The debating team organized this year with three new members. The affirma- tive consisted of Frank Keith, first speak- erg Allen Campbell, second speakerg Mary Madigan, third speakerg and Charles Mc- Donald served as alternate. The negative team was upheld by Gertrude Madigan, lirst speaker: Lawrence Coney, second speakerg Maurice Nelligan, third speakerg and Bernice Carter as alternate. After a few preliminary debates, some of which were held in West Brooktield, the Warren High Debating Team entered the Quaboag Valley interscholastic Debating League, composed of teams representing Charlton, Leicester, and Spencer Highi Schools. The question for debate was Resolved, That the several states should enact legislation providing for a complete system of medical service available to all citizens at public expense. In view of the fact that every school in the league won three debates and lost three debates, the championship of the Quaboag League had to be determined by judges' decisions. Since Spencer had gained more 3-O decisions than any of the other schools, the David Prouty debaters Won the first place with a score of 11 points. Warren and Leicester tied for second, with 9 pointsg and Charlton up- held the losing end with a score of 8 points. K 'ILHE HILLTOP -A-v 7 h ,7 State Champion Debating Team Seated, left to right: Frank Keith, Mark S. Rand, Lawrence Coney. Standing, left to right: Mary Madigan, Gertrude Madigan. Although the schedule of the League had been completed, we continued our ac- tivities for the benefit of a trip to Wil- liamsburg. In the meantime we had received an in- vitation to enter a District Tournament in Charlton. This included not only debat- ing but also dramatic and oratorical decla- mation. The new rules which were made for the Williamsburg debates were to be put into practice in Charlton. The main rule was that only two debaters were to uphold one side of the question without any alternate. The debaters chosen were Frank Keith and Mary Madigan for the affirmative, and Lawrence Coney and Gertrude Madigan for the negative. Law- rence Coney won first place in the dramatic declamation. On February 27 and 28 the Warren de- bating teams and also the three speakers, Vernon Odiorne, Merle Bousquet, and Lawrence Coney, traveled to Williamsburg, where we were to meet schools from all over Massachusetts. In the semi-finals Warren placed second, with Williamsburg in the lead. In the finals Warren defeated Hadley, a team which had defeated Wil- liamsburg, thereby becoming the Massa- chusetts State Champions. Thrilled with the honor of being State Champions, we were eager to compete in the National Contest at Oklahoma City. It was not until the day that we were to leave and saw the crowd at the station that we realized the full significance of going. Our arrival in Oklahoma on Sun- day, May 3rd, caused no such sensation, for we were merely one more team there. On Monday we joined the contestants from throughout the country at Classen High School. To insure impartiality, the teams were identified only by numbers which were drawn by lot. In this manner Mary Madigan and Frank Keith of the affirmative were pitted against Youngs- town, Ohio, and Classen High School of Oklahoma Cityg while Gertrude Madigan and Lawrence Coney of the negative clashed with Dwight, Illinois, and Wichita, Kansas. On Tuesday night when the elim- inating of the teams was announced, we learned that Warren had defeated Dwight, Illinois. In the finals Du Quoin, Illinois, won the national championship. To some it may seem foolish for us to be even a little proud that we won one debate, and yet if these people could have been there and could have seen the competition, they would feel as we do. Taking into consid- eration that the teams we were up against had been working on the question since May, 1935, there is little wonder that we boast of winning one debate When others won none. L rm- T THE HILLTOP Although we worked hard, we still had an enjoyable time. At the banquet the first night of the contest, the principal feature was a group of tribal war dances presented by Indians from the reserva- tions of Oklahoma. The following evening another banquet was held, after which there was a dance. Tuesday afternoon the Governor of Oklahoma spoke to us at a tea held in our honor. Oklahoma City was not only a hospitable place, but also a delightful one. After dis- covering that we were no longer in the running, we spent most of our time sight- seeing. Although there are exact pictures of oil wells on post-cards, one cannot rea- lize what a picture the wells make unless he is standing right near a field of them. It's true the view may not be a beautiful one, but it certainly is fascinating. On our way to the oil fields we stopped at the historical museum of Oklahoma City and spent a few minutes there. After that we made our way to the fields, and before re- turning to our homes, we rode through the residential section of the city, of which Oklahoma is rightfully proud. Our return trip was much more interest- ing than the trip to Oklahoma, for we stopped at many interesting places. Our first stop was Chicago. Here we visited the Field Museum of Natural History, the Aquarium, and the Planetarium. Next we visited Buffalo, where we spent only the night, and therefore had no time for sight- seeing. Niagara Falls our next stop, proved to be a beautiful sight. The Falls, as well as the oil fields, in Oklahoma, can- not be fully appreciated unless seen at night. The play of the vari-colored lights on the falls makes such a memorable sight that one would never forget it. This was the last stop we made until we reached Warren. Class Officers Seniors President Maurice Nelligan Vice-president Grover Mitchell Secretary Russell Parker Treasurer Alphonse Trespacz Sophomores President Donald Melvin Vice-president Charles Buck Secretary Gertrude Moon Treasurer Nellie Kosmider Freshmen President Edward Rice Vice-president Norman Brodeur Secretary Michalda Kurpaska Treasurer Wanda Czynodel g gg gggg, WTHE HILLTQPf ,gg A A., 9 ,Q l sauna B ci... January 10, 1936 Laughter filled the Town Hall when the Student Body presented Digging up the Dirt , a three-act comedy, directed by Miss McKelligott. When the curtain rose, we found Ken- neth Andrews fKarl Meachamj and Wil- liam Loomis fVernon Odiornel in a very embarrassing predicament after having entered the boudoir of a little black and white kitty with disastrous results. To top it all off, the news came that a party of girls was to arrive any moment. So the boys, draped in blankets, played Indian , to the delight of the girls, who took great pleasure in vamping', them, and much to the disgust of Aunt Miriam tEleanor Mongeonl who had Professor Halleck CCharles Bucky falling for her charms. Everyone was ready to congratulate Eleanor Mongeon for her clever inter- pretation of the middle-aged aunt, who was bad news to the younger generation, and to Charles Buck, who portrayed won- derfully the part of the archaeologist from Anver College. Mary Madigan played the heroine as well as she has in previous school plays. What would our plays do without our natural-born comedian, Ver- non Odiorne, who adds additional color not only to the plays but also to the rehear- sals. Karl Meacham showed surprising talent as Ken , the tall, good-looking fel- low from Anver College, and also Donald Melvin as CAlan Shermanl a nice young man in his early twenties, who is in love with 'Phyllis Grant, played by Phyllis Burbank. Helen and Merle Bousquet were again together as friends of Betty Sher- man fMary Madiganj. Helen Bousquet took the part of Jane Carstairs, a rather l r l it subdued person compared with the other girls, while Merle Bousquet appeared as Nancy Eldridge, who, in spite of her bored drawl, has a real sense of humor. Of course every play has a villain, and the whole audience was thrilled at the sight of our picturesque Mexican, Jose Andrada fFabien Cookj, whom brave Sheriff Car- son CSylvan Genthnerl brought back after our hero Ken had trapped him in the kitty's boudoir. The extras in the party scene were Maurice Nelligan, Grover Mitchell, Charles McDonald, Frank Keith, and Milton Esty. n April 30, 1936 Sally Louw, a three-act comedy of American life, was presented by the Senior Class in the Town Hall under the direction of Miss Shea. The story of the play is that the roguish heroine must marry to gain an inherit- ance. The big question is, can some one be found who is willing to marry a girl who has the knack of getting into such scrapes as being chased by three traffic cops and overcoming, single-handed, a horde of gangsters? The satiric quips on Ameri- can slang and gangsterism produced many a laugh from the audience. The play offers many character con- trasts. Vlfherever we find Sally Lou, CMary Madiganj we know that her uncle, Curt and gruf fMaurice Nelliganb is some- where near. They are both somewhat irritated by the breezy humorist reporter, Charlie Allerton, fGrover Mitchelll who prints cartoons about them. Dot fElza Brosnahanj the sophisticated debutante, is more interested in her detective thrillers than in the endearments of 10 be c Emil! TQP1, Student Body Play Left to right: Karl Meacham, Vernon Odiorne, Donald Melvin, Eleanor Mongeon, Charles Buck, Fabien Cook, Sylvan Centhner, Mary Madigan, Helen Bousquet, Merle Bousquet, Phyllis Burbank. Senior Play Left To right: Vernon Odiorne, Elza Brosnahan, Leroy Richardson, Maurice Nelligan, Phyllis Burbank, Charles Buck, joseph Witaszek, Grover Mitchell, Mary Madigan, Frances Hurley, Claire Lachance. Jerry fVernon Odiornej who makes it a daily practice to propose to her. Percival Weymouth fCharles Buckb the refined gangster, tries to tell Lefty Dillon CJoseph Witaszekl one from the profession , that the hold-up man should send a calling card to the victim before he is robbed. Weymouth also has his lady-love, Flossie CPhyllis Burbankb a sweet young thing, who goes for her hero in a big' way. Mrs. Reynolds CClaire Lachancel skillfully takes hold of every situation. Elsie CFrances Hurleyi the efficient maid, and Riggs CLeroy Richardsonj the law- yer's clerk, round out the interpretation of this amusing comedy. D r d QE'ddD ,A scars, C 11 BI II S I C First row, left to right: Beatrice Macumber, Edith Lapcan. Second row: Robert Allen, Haro'd Williams lean Wilson, Lucille Macumber, Marguerite Bellinger, Rita Lapointe. Third row: Warren Harrold, lrenc Wilson, Glenna Creswell, Miss French, Victoria Graham, Frances Hurley, Virginia Clark, Certrud Sausville. Back row: Bernadette Lavallee, Barbara Ellis, lvlichalda Kurpaska, Harold lacobs, Helen Walsh, Doris Side, Anita Lavallee, Loretta Zabik. A class for instruction in instrumental music was organized this year under the direction of Mr. Harlow of Boston. The Spanish guitar proved most popular with Robert Allen, Margaret Bellinger, Harold Student Body Play Specialties Under the direction of Miss Anne French and Miss Claire Burke Vocal Trio Gertrude Madigan La Paloma Frances Hurley On Treasure Island Elza Brosnahan Whispering Hope Vocal Solo, Lights Out , Elza Brosnahan Dance Solo Barbara Jones Accompanist Anita Lavallee Vocal Duet Roll Along Prairie Moon Gertrude Sausville Irene Portier Guitar Accompanist Gertrude Sausville Williams, Rita Lapointe, Gertrude Saus- Ville, and Harold Jacobs. Burton Pease and Edith Lepean learned how to strum the banjo. We hope that next year more will join in this very worthwhile project. Senior Play Specialties Under the direction of Miss Anne French Mountaineer songs with guitar accompani- ment Irene Portier, Gertrude and Hazel Sausville My Blue Ridge Mountain Home Sleepy Head Cn A Bicycle Built For Two Vocal Duets Gertrude Madigan Honolulu Moon Frances Hurley There's a New Moon Over The Cypress Tonight Vocal Solo Fabien Cook Dinner for One Please, James Please Believe Me Piano accompaniment Anita Lavallee 12 ccaac. - TQHLELT QFQ... Commercial Club Officers i l Seated, left to right: Donald Melvin, Rose Gondek, Claire Lachance, Eileen Vigneaux, Alfred Craveline. Standing, left to right: Irene Baldyga, Irene Wilson, Miss Burke, Hazel Grapes. The Commercial Club was organized in November, 1935, by Miss Claire Burke, commercial teacher. The aims of the club are: 1. To bring together a group interested in business. 2. To develop the attributes of good citizenship. 3. To teach the wise use of leisure time. One of the most outstanding of the programs put on by the club was the Courtesy Week , which was carried on through the week of December 2nd. During this week the Commercial Club put on a courtesy program in assembly, which certainly was well appreciated by everyone. The program opened with the Student Body taking the Courtesy Pledge. Six members of the club spoke on Club Ideals. The following readings on courtesy were given: Hats Off Fabien Cook Personality Anne Nelligan Introductions Irene Baldyga Can't Loretta Zabek In the Movies Florence Baldyga School Loyalty Wanda Cyznodel Table Manners Claire Lachance So far the Commercial Club has proved a great success, and we hope that it will flourish in the coming years. E, , THE HILLTOP 13 Student Cooncil F S S Seated, left to right: Stephanie Obartuck, Miss Claire Burke, Claire Lachance, Irene Baldyga Miss Carrie Fish, Frances Hurley, Pearl Portier. Standing, left to right: H. H. Sornmerman, Milton Esty, Maurice Nelligan, Frank Keith, Charles Buck Charles McDonald. TraH'ic Patrol Left to right: Mr. Mark S. Rand, Vernon Odiorne. Emil Haesaert, Karl Meacham, Allen Campbell Robert Allen, Chester Lizak, john Kwasniak, Francis Harrington. 14 1 or TEE FHELTOP A at Girls' Basketball Team Seated, left to right: Stephanie Obartuck, Gertrude Madigan, Helen Walsh, Wanda Obartuck, Eleanor Mongeon. Standing, left to right: Gertrude Sausville, Evelyn Cliickering, Miss Florence Sullivan, coach, Bernadette Lavallee, Phyllis Burbank. The Warren sextette played a much faster game this year than it has for some years past. Particularly was this evident when the Orange and Black middies out- scored Rutland, an undefeated team. This success was due to Wanda Obartuek's one-handed flips from the corner of the court, Jean lVlacDougall's over-the-head shots, the Close guarding of Stephanie Obartuck and Eleanor Mongeon, the pass- work of Gertrude Madigan and Gertrude Sausville, and the fast center Work of Helen Walsh. The Junior girls seem to be the most athletically inclined, if we are to judge from the number of letters in basketball won by that class. Jean MacDougall. Wanda Obartuek, Stephanie Obartuck, Gertrude Madigan, Eleanor Mongeon, and Gertrude Sausville are the Junior letter- girls, while Helen Walsh and Bernadette Iiavallee are the sole representatives of the Senior and Freshman classes respec- tively. The team was unfortunate in losing Jean MacDougall, one of the best for- wards, when half the basketball season was over. We also lose, through gradua- tion, our captain Helen Walsh. Schedule for 1935-36 Brookfield at Warren 19-18 North Brookfield at Warren 7-39 Warren at Brookfield 40-16 Warren at Spencer 18-25 Rutland at Warren 24-16 S-pencer at Warren 10-34 Warren at North Brookfield 22-11 Warren at Rutland 51-12 Alumni 10-29 ggvlmnf g A THE HILLTOP lo Boys' Basketball Team Seated, left to right: Milton Esty, Merton Reim, Maurice Nelligan, Teddy Malzenski. Standing, left to right: Russell Parker, Mr. Branley, coach, Grover Mitchell, Mark Dumas. The basketball team played as an in- dividual team this year. The quintet played two games with Spencer, Brook- field, North Brookneld, Rutland, and Cole Tradeg and one game with Monson Acad- emy and the alumni. They won both games from Brookfield, one Rutland game, and the game with alumni. The Seniors were represented on the team by Nelligan and Parker. The Juniors made a good showing by having six play- ers on the team, Odiorne, Malzenski, Reim, Obartuck, Esty, and Cieslak. The Sophomores had one man on the team, Witaszek. The Freshmen were represented by Dumas. The North Brookfield game provided the keenest competition of the season. In the first quarter Warren got the tap and passedg North Brookfield intercepted the pass. The whistle blew. A North Brook- field player fouled. Everyone waited breathlessly as the player posed on the foul-shot line. He shot. It was a clean shot, and North Brookfield got the first point of the game and a great deal of applause. North Brookfield scored two field goals before Warren scored a point. The first point was a foul shot by Esty. Before the whistle for the quarter, Parker shot another clean basket and the quarter ended, North Brookfield 5, Warren Warren was shooting quite often in the first quarter, but failed to find the basket. The second quarter was played quite fast, with North Brookfield making the first two baskets. After that Warren held the North Brookfielders down and scored two baskets. The half ended with North Brookfield leading 9 to 7. 16 p At the end of the half both teams came on the floor quite refreshed. It was a fairly fast quarter, with both teams foul- ing quite often. During the last minute of play Warren scored and was leading 15 to 14 at the whistle. The fourth quarter was the most in- teresting. Odiorne and his opponent were taken out. It looked for a few seconds as if we would have a little fistic play, but the referee decided to give each a rest, so the game went merrily on. Then Esty was taken out for four fouls. It looked bad for Warren. Esty had done a good job THE gg g g grgg png!- by holding down North Brookfield's best man to one field goal and a foul shot. After Warren had lost two good men, North Brookfield had a fairly easy chance of winning. Perrin of North Brookfield should have been fouled out, but somehow the manager didn't have it down in his books. Parker was high scorer for War- ren, and played a clean game, with the game ending in North Brooktield's favor, 23 to 17. Nelligan also played fine basket- ball and was congratulated by the referee. Both of these players will graduate and will be missed considerably next year. Girls' Track Seated, left to right: Eleanor Mongeon, Gertrude Madigan, Helen Walsh, Wanda Obartuck. Standing, left to right: Stephanie Obartuck, Miss Florence Sullivan, coach, Myrtle Adams, Evelyn Chickering, Bernice Carter, Bernadette Lavallee. In the Grange Meet the Warren girls' track team competed with Brookfield, Hardwick, and Templeton. As in years past, the relay ribbon went to Warren. In the 75-yard dash Sophie Rachmaciej won second place, and Gertrude Madigan, third place. Wanda Obartuck placed sec- ond in the running high-jump and third in the running broad-jump. Warren won a total of 12 points against the 1615 points which went to Brookfield as win- ners. THE HILLTQP g gggggggggg gg gg Boys' Track Seated, left to right: Milton Esty, Teddy Malzenski, Maurice Nelligan, Frank Keith, Adam Luscynski. Standing, left to right: Francis Harrington, Bernard Leno, Merton Reim, Mr. Branley, Harold jacobs, joseph Witaszek, Teddy Kulig. This year Coach Branley turned out a team which showed the Warren spirit. In the Grange Meet the boys put up a noble battle, but lost out by lk points. Hard- wick won the meet with 26 points, with Warren a close second with 24h points. Warren scored high in the races, but lost points in the field events. One of the events in which Warren won honors was the 880-yard dash. Joseph Witaszek took first place, and Adam Luscynski second, making a total of 8 points out of a possible 9. Witaszek also took first in the 440- dashg Maurice Nelligan took third, making 6 points in this event. Teddy Malzenski took first in the pole vault. Milton Esty placed third in the running broad-jump. Milton also tied for first place with Dor- man of Hardwick in the running high- jump. Bernard Leno tied for third place in this event. Warren will lose a very capable track man, Nelligan, who during four years on the cinder track did valuable work. 18 THE HILLTOP Baseball Team Front row, left to right: William Lynch, Bronac Cieslak, Stanley Rys, Donald McAuley, james Pratt, Russe Parker, Edward Fredette, Rudolph Stupski. Standing, left to right: Coach William Branley, Howard Bennett, Chester Lizak, Bernard Leno, Adam Luscynsle Teddy Malzenski, Teddy Soya, joseph Obartuck, Donald Pratt, Alphonse Trespacz. The first game with Barre proved to be a victory for Warren. From the very first inning it was quite apparent that Warren had the better team. The fourth inning was Warren's outstanding one. Fredette, first man up, walked, the next man, Obar- tuck, struck out. James Pratt walked. Then Rys came to bat and hit a long double, his sceond one of the day, to score James Pratt. Fredette had been caught napping, and was tagged out, so he didn't score a run. Then MacAuley came up and laced a long home-run to left field. The left-fielder looked as if he had run a mile by the time he got the ball to the infield. Rys scored ahead of MacAuley. Cieslak hit safely, and so did Malzenski. Soya scored Cieslak on a single, and a minute later Parker scored Malzenski on another single. Fredette came to bat and struck out, retiring his side. Barre succeeded in getting a run in the seventh, but it was on account of errors. And the game ended -Warren 18, Barre 1. Cieslak deserves a great deal of credit. He pitched a great game. It should have a no-run game, but errors lost this As it was, Cieslak struck out thir- been title. teen, walked none, and allowed only seven hits. bat. Both Rys and MacAuley starred at Rys was up six times, got one walk, and hit safely five times, four of them being two-baggers. His average for the day was 1000'1. MacAuley hit a home run, the first of the season, and also did a fine job in right field. Warren at Spencer May 5 Warren at Barre May 7 Warren at Hardwick May 12 North Brookfield at Warren May 14 Barre at Warren May 18 Warren at North Brookfield May 21 Spencer at Warren June 3 Hardwick at Warren June 10 THE HILLTOP 19 Sept. 3 Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Ihr Glalvnhar Warren High School reopened after the summer vacation. Grange track meet. Inter-class meet. Senior Class social in Memorial Hall. Sophomore Hallowe'en Social. Armistice Day Program held in Assembly. First Debate: Warren lost one contest to Leicester. Second Debate: Warren lost one contest to Spencer. Third Debate: Warren lost one contest to Charlton. Student Body Play, Digging up the Dirt , was presented in the Town Hall. The Commercial Club held its first social in the Memorial Hall. The Lincoln Essay Prize was awarded to Charles McDonaldg second place to Donald Mc- Auleyg and Sylvan Genthner, Maurice Nelligan, and Anita Lavallee tied for third place. The Senior Class sponsored a supper followed by an amateur hour and dancing at the Grange Hall. The Commercial Club present- ed a program before the Stu- dent Body. The Warren Grange sponsored a debate and a prize-speaking contest. The class in Problems of Amer- ican Democracy held an open forum before the Student Body. Mar. 20-21 Mar. 21 Mar. 29 Mar. 31 April 3 April 13 April 22 April 30 May 1 May 29 June 25 June 26 Representatives of Warren High School attended the State Forensic Tournament. The debaters were Frank Keith, Gertrude and Mary Madigan, and Lawrence Coney. The prize- speakers were: Merle Bous- quet, Vernon Odiorne, and Lawrence Coney. Warren High debaters de- clared State Champions. Miss Hanson of the Southern Worcester County Health Clinic spoke to the students of the freshman and junior classes on the prevention and cure of tuberculosis. Dean Homer P. Little gave an interesting talk on a trip about Switzerland and the Swiss Italian Lakes. The Student Body listened to a talk given by Mr. Rudman from Becker College. A Pop Concert was held in the Town Hall. Proceeds went to send the debaters to Oklahoma City, Okla. Benefit Banquet held in the Grange Hall. Lecture by Mr. W. H. Loud, member of Ad- miral Byrd's Expedition. Pro- ceeds to send W. H. S. debat- ing team to Oklahoma City. Okla. Senior Play, Sally Lou , was presented in the Town Hall. The debating team with Mr. Rand left for the National Debating Tournament in Okla- homa City. Junior Prom. Graduation Exercises. Reception. THE HILLTOP -, Myrtle Adams Here's a farmerette with laughing blue eyes and brown, curly hair, who hails from West Brookfield. Myrtle is a friend- ly, happy-go-lucky lass, who revels in riding her pet horse, Bonnie , around the countryside. Myrtle adores humiliating the Junior boys when she isn't deep in thought with her stud- ies. Her secret ambition is to go to college to study interior decorating. Florence Baldyga Thoroughness and stick-to-it-iveness seem to explain Florence's success in receiving an honor card every marking period. When we see her fingers flying over the typewriter keyboard, we know that Florence's desire to be a secretary will be fulfilled. As a classmate we have found her sincere, dependable, and loyal. Sadie Beaudry Sadie is one of our quiet members, but can she play the piano! When the catchy tune The Music Goes 'Round and 'Round' first became popular, Sadie practically murdered the piano in Room 7. Believing that work comes before play, this dark-haired miss has always been faithful to her lessons. Sadie has won her way into the hearts of her classmates with her cheerful disposition and modest ways. Merle Bousquet This tall, slim, brown-eyed girl from West Brookleld has captivated all of us by the warmth of her personality. If you haven't heard Merle deliver Tommy's Prayer , you have yet something to hear. She can arouse practically everyone's emotions. CAsk Mr. Randy She proved this by placing fourth in a state-wide contest held at Williamsburg. Her ability as an actress has been shown by her creditable performances in the student body plays. Her popularity has gained for her the position as secretary of the class. Winsome, unaffected, and dependable, Merle is certainly one of our class leaders. Joseph Beecman We have often wondered why Joe took so little interest in his school subjects, but after a little scouting around, we discovered that he has been holding out on us. We have yet to see him skimming along on roller skates and fancy diving at the Framingham airport. The movies, too, are a favorite recreation, if we are to judge from his frequent trips to Ware. Ruth Buzzell Brown-haired and grey-eyed Ruth hails from West Brook- field. A commercial student, she has shown great skill in typing and shorthand. Studying for the inevitable credit card, she is always rather quiet here at school, but how gay she is with those whom she knows well! We have learned, too, that Ruth is another knitting faddist . We are quite sure that this Winsome miss makes more than one heart beat faster. THE HILLTOP Allen Campbell This tall, curly-haired lad is one of our star debaters. His brilliant arguments in rebuttal led the affirmative team through many a stiff struggle. As stage manager for the school plays Allen has shown his readiness to lend a helping hand, a quality that has gained him many friends. His keen- ness in chemistry and math explains the credit cards he re- ceives faithfully. George Christman This Junior came to us from New Jersey, and although he has been here only a short time, he has acquired a host of friends. Often we have noticed his brown eyes snapping roguishly, and have been duly impressed with his penchant for bright neckties and chewing gum. He spends a great deal of his time learning the machinist trade. We know a chap as likable as George will succeed. Bronac Cieslak Here we have the class sheik. Spic and span in his dash- ing garb, Brownie has a decided penchant for getting into mischief. As forward and guard on the basketball team and catcher on the baseball team Bronac has been a valuable man in sports. A certain Sophomore from West Brookfield seems to appreciate Brownie's nimble, sometimes biting, wit. Vincent Concannon Vinnie is one of the most humorous boys in our class. He is always making some wise-crack that offers plenty of opportunity for laughter. He is especially good at these cracks during third period, when not even the teacher can keep a straight face. Vinnie certainly exceeds in basketball, being one of the swiftest players the high school has. Milton Esty Did you see that fellow go over the bar? -that was Milton, our star high jumper. His ability in track and basket- ball has given him a place on both of these teams. Milton is quite popular with the girls, especially a certain Senior. As a student he is especially good in math. His classmates, recog- nizingl his all-round ability, have elected him to student councl . Edward Fredette This chubby, jolly lad has been nicknamed Fat by his numerous friends. He's another one of our baseball players getting into every game whole-heartedly. Although once a woman-hater, he has a weak spot for a certain blonde Junior. His humorous remarks and hearty laughter keep the Juniors feeling cheerful. THE HILLTOP Emil Haesaert Needed: a stage manager. Who else could fill the bill as readily as chubby, jolly Bud , who is the right-hand man for all our plays and socials. His favorite studies are manual training and mechanical drawing. Although in school Bud and George Christman are our Castor and Pollux, outside of school Emil has a decided feminine pull . Harold Jacobs Harold, a newcomer to our class, is always willing to offer some witty remark in history class. Harold's alert mind has many times seen through a geometry problem which looked blank to the rest of us. We wonder what he would do noon- hours without a certain freshman. Harold hopes to own an amateur radio station, and by the way he studies radio maga- zines we feel sure this wish will be granted. Frank Keith Here is one of Warren High's most popular boys. Frank's keen wit has been shown by the fact that he makes every class discussion lively, and by his winning either an honor or a credit card since his freshman year. A staunch pillar of the debating team, Frank's achievements as an actor, as a member of the orchestra and of the track team, and as associate editor of the Hilltop show him to be an all-around fellow. His gay side, too, we have seen at school socials and at the dancing class. With his cheerful, companionable manner, Frank should succeed in whatever he undertakes. . Dorothy Landreville This' sweet, nicely-dressed, and reserved young lady spends her spare moments with her brown eyes glued to the pages of a mystery or a romance bookg but we must not think her a bookworm, for her noon hours and recesses are spent laughing and joking with a group of friends. We shall remem- ber Dot for her friendliness, loyalty, and sincerity. Bernard Leno An all-round good sport is Ben , ready to stick up for his favorite baseball team or boxer. As an active participant in sports, he has been an enthusiastic player on the class baseball and track teams. This volatile youth has a decided feminine pull, especially for a certain dainty Junior. We are proud of Ben's artistic achievements-his posters and his illustra- tions for the Hilltop , We shall all remember Ben for his open friendliness. Chester Lizak Here we have Chet, our all-round pal. Whether he is playing the part of the sleuthing priest in A Night at an Inn , batting for the high school nine, or sprinting on the cinder track, we find Chester entering whole-heartedly into school activities. A regular fellow with the boys, Chet finds the opposite sex is his weakest point. This popularity, however, does not prevent his working hard in his studies too, for Chester is an earnest student of commercial studies. THE HILLTOP Adam Luscynski This tall, blond youth is our high school Hercules, because he is always practicing feats of strength, especially Indian wrestling. He has been a valuable man in the 880-yard and in holding down the bushes as right-fielder on the b b ll ase a nine. In school we are attracted by his dr h y umor, his ar- gumentativeness, and his hoss laugh. William Lynch Bashful would probably be your first impression f th' o is tall, blue-eyed lad, but members of the dancing class would tell you otherwise. In his studies he is rather happy-go-lucky, but he always mana e t k g s o eep above water. His good-natured grin is the outward sign of a sense of humor which has made lim so well-liked by his classmates. Fondness for sliding on double-rips is another indication of Willie's fun-loving na- ture. Lynch is a living example of the old maxim, All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Alec MacElhaney Humorus, lanky, blue-eyed Al is a newcomer to Warren High School, and we hope he will stay a while. His humorous remarks keep us amused He loves cand d h - . y an ates home work, but can we blame him for that? A lady's man is Al and he makes it 'd ev1 ent by his attentions toward a certain dark-haired, blue-eyed Junior. . Gertrude Madigan Is it her eyes? We know they are sparkling and blue Is it her hair th l , e co.or of corn? Is it her voice? That's en- chanting, too. Is it her dainty, stylish figure? We don't know exactly what is the true secret of Gertrude's charm, but we do know that she's one of our most beloved members. Debater, actress, basketball player, and scholar, Gertrude's the embodiment of school spirit At parties she is bubbl' . ing over with fun and is besieged by would be art A - p ners. bove all, we treasure her for her warm, friendly spirit. Teddy Malzenski In Teddy we have one of our most ardent fans. His favorite seems to be Mel Ott. But basketball also holds a great interest for him. Teddy plays forward on the high school team and has shown no little skill in all the games. Xeddy's favorite studies are solid geometry and trigonometry. St h . . . . aunc supporter of school activities, Teddy IS one of our all-round classmates. Lorraine Methote This brown-haired West Warren miss may look serious, but she really is full of fun. During study periods we may find Lorraine struggling with her shorthand, but she usually gets it completed. Movies seem to interest her most for every Wednesd d ay an Sunday we find Lorraine waiting patiently for her screen favorites. 1 as . f ' 1 g-El f ' is M 7. 151 Q wk 'K az, y ii . A If fa 1 , ., 1 ' J ,,., . A i- an Q . ., ' -Y e-n 1 I vi- ' ik 4. . 'EQ THE HILLTOP Eleanor Mongeon Say girls, have you heard this one ? Whenever you hear this remark, you'll always find Eleanor. A lover of excite- ment and all kinds of sports, Eleanor seldom fails to create a sensation when fighting for victory on the basketball floor. As an actress we find Eleanor showing her skill in Grandma Pulls the String and Digging up the Dirt . We wonder what attraction the Senior Room has for Eleanor. Joseph Obartuck Here's Major Seagraves , Jr. Big brother can get speed from a V-8, but so can lil' brother. After attending a few dancing lessons, he wants to know what Fred Astaire has that he hasn't. Mr. Shearer can answer that. Tho' he's small in stature, he plays a good game of basketball. Joe's dry humor is a never-failing source of amusement to his classmates. The stick-to-it-iveness in his studies which has brought Joe out- on top at the end of every marking period, will we know, gain him success in his future undertakings. Stephanie Obartuck Light, wavy hair, mischievous blue eyes, and flashing smile best describe Step . This Junior's pep and love of a good time have made her very popular with the opposite sex. Step has victoriously upheld her position on the basketball floor and has seldom been outwitted by her opponent. She certainly has done much to help the Junior Class take the lead. Wanda Obartuck The Junior shorthand expert is Wanda. Brilliant not only in her studies but also in basketball, Wanda is ace-high . Always ready for a good time, Wanda is a loyal, unaffected, and optimistic friend. We know her afan ardent man-hater, but we wonder who will be the first to break down her re- sistance. Vernon Odiorne Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer combined! Wherever there is any commotion, you will find Odie . His perpetual grin and jolly good nature prove to be the despair of not only the teachers but of the fairer sex as well. As captain of the basketball team, Vernon's forward passes have boosted War- ren's score many times. Yet it is in dramatics that Vernon has shown his greatest skill. In his antics as the hero in Elmer and as the enterprising reporter, disguised as a blood-curdling Indian in Digging up the Dirt , he has established such rapport with his audiences that we predict Hollywood should ensure its future by signing him up. Dorothy Pease Rush here, rush there, always in a hurry-that's Dot. When she isn't rushing herself, she's rushing some one else. This charming, dark-haired, dark-eyed creature is the life of any dance. Despite her heavy social obligations, Dot ranks high in her studies. A staunch supporter of school activities, she once trudged from South Warren to the Town Hall in last year's blizzard to see the student body play. Dorothy's popu- larity is certainly well deserved. THE HILLTOP 25 Warren Portier If you ever wonder who is causing the disturbance in the back of the room, one glance will convince you that the cause is the youth whose black, mischievous eyes are trying to look sweetly innocent. Warren will never get any nearer to being an angel than just after a lecture in the principal's office. If any Junior needs to be cheered up, he needs only to travel around with Warren for ten minutes. Beneath this jolly ex- terior, however, is a keen mind of which we hope to see more than its occasional flashes. Mary Elizabeth Powers Good-hearted, smiling, friendly Betty! She accepts her studies seriously, and the result is a credit card to her honor each report card period. Two of her favorite hobbies are collecting the latest song hits and taking in all the popular moving picture shows. Betty goes to Springfield every week- end. We Wonder what attracts her there. Blanche Pratt A smile, a grin, then an infectious giggle always identifies Blanche. Indeed, her saving sense of humor has helped us out many times. Unassuming and demure, she takes a great in- terest in her business studies. Her pet enthusiasm seems to be a certain Sophomore. Outside of school we have found Blanche a very willing companion in our exploits. James Pratt Pratt, of the slow drawl, hails from West Brookfield. This likable lad keeps his ,pals in gales of laughter concerning big league baseball players. As left-fielder, he surely has shown his ability on the high school team. During his leisure time we find him working in the drug store at West Brookfield or playing scrub, His ambition is to play professional baseball. Merton Reim Mert's greatest interest is outdoor sports - fishing, hunting, swimming, and baseball. On the basketball court, too, he has proved his skill. At school he is rather quiet and shy with the girls, but among the boys we often hear his voice raised in a spirited conversation. His pet study seems to be history, for he spends a great deal of time on that subject. We shall always remember him as one of the athletes of the Junior Class. Stanley Rys Watch it! This the familiar cry as the baseball fans watch Stanley wind up for the high school team. How many times have we riotously cheered the fine work of this tall, light- haired Norse on the diamond! Possessed of a jolly nature, he captivates not only the fair sex among his classmates but on the faculty as well. On Saturdays or vacations you can see Stanley going off to some quiet nook to fish. Reports of these expeditions have been recorded in themes in Stan's own inimitable style. Sportsman, scholar, and good fellow, Stanley is one of the bright lights of our class. me 1 if .e N 1 . iw is THE HILLTOP s Gertrude Sausville Gert is one of those rare individuals who can talk them- selves into and out of any situation. The teachers agree that she talks herself into too many. She has impressed us with her seriousness in everything she undertakes. Gertrude has exhibited a penchant for singing cowboy songs and playing the guitar. Among her other interests are playing guard on the basketball team and spending her vacations in Monson. Doris Side Who is that Parkering at the top of the stairs? Why that's Doris, our Hilltop editor-in-chief, who never fails to receive a credit card. Besides being a thorough scholar, Doris is a skilled pianist, who is always willing to entertain her friends at recess by playing popular tunes, and who has shown her familiarity with the classics in the orchestra. Well- mannered and unassuming, Doris does her bit towards keep- ing up the standard of Warren High. Bronac Siegel Quiet and even-tempered, Bronac seems to be an earnest scholar, particularly in commercial subjects. He seems to have a penchant for everything brown. His persistence and stick-to-it-iveness have been rewarded by the number of ads he secured for the Hilltop , At school he has shown little interest in the opposite sex, but he makes up for this by his frequent attendance at the movies. Melvin Veinot Melvin is one of our smartest students, barely missing an honor card almost every time. His genial wit and clever re- partee have afforded many a boisterous laugh. Melvin is a little shy with the girls, but we feel sure that he will overcome this when he enters the Navy. Because of his ability and prac- tical knowledge, we feel sure that Melvin will be most success- ful in his naval work. Harry Wilder When Harry came to us in February, we discovered that an entirely different personality had arrived in our midst. Reserved, firm in his convictions, an earnest student, especially in English, and possessed of a vocabulary that astounds us all, Harry is a welcome addition to our class. Miss Anne M. French Junior Home-Room Teacher THE HILLTOP lass Se ior Cook. espacz, Fabien I' T I, Alphonse hel fC M FOVQI' G ker Par Russel I, Buzzel rt Robe ht: rig T0 rst row, left Fi V7 Q! U c W . LI. uf c o .. U7 U ': fu L. Q .Q c 3 O U V1 o nc S .. 3 2 LL U .2 O C, FU .Q .. 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I have just come to the realization that people who live in glass houses had better not throw stones. A few months ago I was asked to play the piano at an important meeting of one of the organizations in town. I was in my glory. Of course, I wanted to look my best. I had everything on but my shoes and stockings. Then, to my disappoint- ment, 1 discovered that I didn't have a clean pair of stockings. I searched the house from top to bottom, but to no avail. If it hadn't been for the hole in the heel of one of the stockings, I wouldn't have cared about wearing dirty ones. I left the house feeling blue, with the soiled stock- ings on. Arriving at the meeting, I temporarily forgot my stockings amidst the gaiety. As the time approached for me to play, I be- gan to feel a little nervous. I kept turning my head back, looking down at my heel to see if the hole were showing. My em- barrassment made me feel terribly small. Finally, it was my turn. I got up, an- nounced my numbers, and sat down to play with that air hole continually on my mind. I was getting along nobly until I approached the climax of the selection that I was playing. I had come to the place where I started very low in the treble cleff and proceeded with a continuous run of chromatics to the opposite end of the piano. Just in the middle of these scales I felt a cool breeze on my right heel. I grew hot all over. My face seemed like a glowing coal. What could I do? There I was exposing the hole in my heel at the time when I wanted the most to make good. However, I finished the selections. After the entertainment there was to be a dance. I. did not want to stay, but what could I do? I danced as flat-footed as I possibly could. Perhaps I was growing a little less embarrassed. At any rate, when a fast number came, I forgot my heel and started doing the hop , Dancing along in great shape, I finally came in front of a teacher who was sitting down on one of the side seats. I noticed that she was looking at me quite fixedly, but I thought she was admiring my physique. Suddenly I remembered. I turned my head around and looked downward-There was that beastly hole again. I looked over at her and blushed unforgivably. She smiled sweetly back at me. All the joys of the dance were gone. The poor girl with whom I was dancing must have thought that she was going through the first de- gree, for I was continually twisting my- self into all the imaginable shapes of a pretzel that there are. I went home humiliated. From that time on I promised myself that I would never go anywhere with a hole in my stocking. A Junior CLASSIC MYTH IN MODERN COMMERCE Advertising has become one of the most profitable businesses in the world. To obtain this position the advertisers have had to search carefully and draw their ideas from every available source to catch THE HILLTOP 31 the public eye. Classic Mythology em- bodies many significant ideas adaptable to the commodities which we 'use in every- day life. Because of this fact, modern ad- vertisers have found that the figures in Mythology concisely point out the fact that they are trying to put across to the public. For example: Many automobiles and airplanes use Mercury, the god of speed, to signify the swiftness of their machines. The Chrysler, the Dodge, the Chevrolet, and the Reo all use Mercury's wings. The Wedell-Williams Air Service Corporation and the Columbia Airline Inc. also use Mercury's wings as does the T. W. A. whose symbol, Mercury's wings, appears on the caps of their employees. The air- mail stamp of Austria uses Mercury's wings as a decoration, while the Good- year Rubber Co. uses Mercury's winged foot on a blue and gold flag as their sym- bol. The F. T. D. Flowers-by-Wire uses Mercury's whole figure, his winged cap and feet, and his caduceus. The Rhythm- Step Shoe Company makes you long to wear these shoes and walk on air as Mercury's winged foot suggests you will. Two other figures, Pegasus, the flying horse, who speedily flew from place to place, and Atalanta, the pretty young god- dess who out-ran every man, are often used. The Studebaker, the 1934 De Soto, and the 1934 Buick all represent Atalanta on their radiator caps to suggest their swiftness and speed. Sealed Power Piston Rings also use Atalanta, suggesting that if you use their piston rings, you can't be beaten. Socony Gas, the famous gas known all over the country, symbolizes the speed its gas will help you to at- tain by hanging Pegasus in front of each of its stations to attract your attention. The Bristol Pegasus Airplane Engine Com- pany uses Pegasus in its name. The Lloilo- Negros Air Express employs Pegasus as its symbol. Pegasus also adorns the stamp of Uraguay. The Pepperell Sheet and Pillow Case advertisers had a different idea in mind when they displayed Pegasus on their products. As Pegasus swiftly carried you to your destination, their sheets will swiftly carry you to slumber land. Romance plays an important part in the life of modern youths, so of course Cupid catches each girl's eye. Therefore, Cupid appears on the ads of Camay and Lux soap, inducing you to use their soap and have a complexion so beautiful that ro- mance dares not stay away by suggesting a hope chest, and what could be better than a Lane Cedar Chest. And then! Health, Beauty, and Comfort are the next move, so when the bride to be starts sewing on things for her Lane Cedar Chest, Minerva smiles at her from a needle threader, Minerva being the god- dess of all skills and handicraft. Nepto Lotion keeps her hands lovely with its sea minerals, Neptune being the god of the sea. And after that all they need is Hygea spinach and toothpaste to keep them healthy, Hygea being the goddess of health, and some Equitable Life Insurance which pictures Juno, protectress of women and homes, to insure them of their home. Many magazines use mythological fi- gures as decorative designs. The Satur- day Evening Post uses Cupid. The Osteopathic Magazine, for May, 1936, catches the eye with Pan, the mischievous Nymph, playing his pipes. The Hygeia Magazine, a magazine on health, is cer- tainly properly named, for Hygea was the goddess of health. Today people want strong, sturdy pro- ducts, and the manufacturers of Hercules Boilers realized this and named, their boil- ers after Hercules, the strongest hero in Mythology as did the manufacturers of Hercules cement. Vulcan Forges are also named after a strong god, the blacksmith of the gods, Vulcan. Weed American Tire Chains use Vulcan with the same idea in mind. Neptune Fishing Lines also sug- gest strength. Neptune was the god of all seas, lakes, and streams also. And so you see what a very important part Mythology plays in advertising today. Jean Wilson '39 THE ROAD NOT TAKEN The night was damp and cloudy, the ways foul. The single horseman, cloaked and booted, who pursued his way across Willesden Common had not met a traveller when the sound of wheels approached and caused him to conceal himself and his mount beneath the overhanging branches of the large trees. It was best that he should not be seen for fear of recognition. hool In Action he Sc T I 9 34 THE HILLTOP The coach came in sight, and it added more toward the dreariness of the night, for the horses were as black as midnight, and the coach of the same darkness. As the coach drew nearer, he could distinguish two people sitting on the driver's seat. He saw the girl first, for she was all in white, and her face was radiant with happiness over some event that had just occurred, but the figure beside her was garbed in black, and he wore a scowl. It caused a smile to cover the face of the concealed man, who usually wore a more serious ex- pression. The girl looked full of life, the man as dead as the shriveled flower that lay on the path, probably cut from its stem by the feet of some horse that had passed that way. Life and Death! Life and Death riding together. A queer feeling possessed the rider's heart as he came from his hiding place after the coach had passed, and started on his way. Riding with Death-riding with Death-these words kept going over and over in his mind to the steady thud of the horses' feet. He was riding with Death! Certain death lay at the end of his journey, if he accomplished what he was sent to do. The fine mist turned to a slow rain, which felt warm against his cheek. He opened his cloak and pushed it back over his shoulders, letting the warm rain beat against his breast, for it seemed to cleanse his very soul, a soul that had never been marred by evil doings and wrongs outside of the law--but a soul that would be black if he carried through the orders of the man who had him in his power. The pure rain came harder, and it seem- ed as though every little raindrop were a sword, for it stung when it hit his face. The horseman pushed on, but they held him back as though trying to tell him to turn back and follow the white road-the road followed by the pure, the good, and those who have faith in themselves. The rider stopped. The heavy rain lightened to a drizzle. With a determined expression of his features, he turned the horse around. The rain was now but a mist. He spurred his horse onward, re- tracing the path he had just followed. A flaming color licked the sky in the east as dawn broke-on and on he went. Each inch took some of the serious, determined expression from his face, and by the time he reached the village, where the people were just beginning to gather, his face was a wreath of happiness as he nodded good mornings to everyone. The sun rose higher and brighter, just as the horseman's spirits had, always to follow the clean path by the white road. Merle Bousquet '37 A TENDERFOOT IN THE WOODS Walking up an old mountain trail one day in June, I found myself standing in a pathless grove just as Nature had left it, with not an ax-mark or any evidence of man's destruction, above or below. A stream is always the central lineg and in the damp, still thickets along the water's edge lives the wood thrush, with his beaut- iful songs always at his beak tip. Here I sat down on a mossy log beside the gurg- ling stream. My attention was attracted to a curious whispering sound in a bushy watercourse close by. 'lhe woods were still. Then the insistent sound continued. It had something rasping about it. Of course, it was a snake. The rattler was just emerging from the thicket to a little slope where I sat. His approach was very crafty and his course was as straight as an arrow. After many hesitations the snake advanced toward a sodden pine log that barred his path. Reaching this, he stopped. He lay so very still that I began to think he was drows- ing, but then a fraction of an inch at a time his broad, malignant head would slide over the log. Then he lay still again with his eyes glittering at me. After a minute or two of recoiling he proceeded slowly toward the fallen tree where I sat. The rattlesnake struck at me, with its great fangs curving on each side of its little tongue. It had barely struck the toe of my shoe and had fallen to the ground. A shock of horror seemed to quicken every cell in my body and sharpen the point of every nerve. I carried with me all the rest of that day an echo of those vibrating scales and the strange im- pression of my narrow escape from those shining fangs. Joseph Obartuck '37 THE HILLTOP 35 RUMBLE SEATS Have you ever wondered how people in rumble seats get there, how they sit, and how they feel after getting out? That is a subject that simply fascinates me-I gawk, I stare, I have even worded out a questionnaire which I frequently use in pursuing my hobby. Upon seeing a body emerge from one such seat, a painful process to watch, 1 rush over, notebook in hand, to shower on him various questions. The first question generally is, How did you get there? But by this time the individual can't re- member, so I quickly ask another before he gets away. How does one sit in a rumble seat ? ask I. Some, especially the tall ones, sit with their knees around their ears, others sit kitty-corner to ward off the bumps, while still others sit directly in the middle and hang on. A-ha, I think. I am now getting somewhere. So then, along the same train of thought, I try another. . What do rumble-seaters do when it rains ? Susie puts up her umbrella, Johnnie sits on the floor and pulls the top down, Ca genius in the makingb Mary Lou wraps a couple of blankets around her. but Rufus says, Let 'er come. Then there is that part of the subject- the sensations and feelings, if any, of in- dividuals after getting out of those close quarters-a subject which offers much amusement. Wobbly knees, bruised limbs, stiff necks, screw-gee hats, mussed fin- ger waves, a shiny and oftentimes sun- burned or wind-burned noses, and the loss of good naturedness are only some of the ill effects of a jaunt in the ever-popular f?J rumble seat. By this time the adjectives used to des- cribe the trip and my impertinence are not quite proper to put in my little note- book, and I am forced to leave a little hurriedly to find another victim. Elza Brosnahan '36 ROSALIE My, what a lovely bracelet you have on, child , said the little old lady, rocking comfortably in her green chair, which squeaked a little. She bobbed her head so that the little frills on her cap danced, and then she held out her hand. I un- clasped the quaintly carved gold bracelet and put it in the white, wrinkled hand. The little old lady turned my bracelet over and over carefully, while a look of disbelief spread over her usually passive features. Then she saw the carved name on the inner side of the trinket. Rosalie! she cried, bending nearer to make sure that her eyes were not deceiv- ing her. Not Rosalie Lowell! Why, yes, I answered, wondering about all the fuss. Rosalie Lowell was my great grandmother's sister. Did you know her ? Know her! Indeed I knew her! She was my mother's best friend all her life! And this bracelet! What a story is linked with it, my dear! Did you never hear it? -No? Then I must tell you. And as I nodded assent, she began the story: Rosalie Lowell was a beautiful woman. She was tall and slim with creamy skin and large, expressive dark eyes. Her hair was dark, too, and she wore it in the fash- ion of the day, with a bunch of curls tumbling over her white forehead and the rest caught at the back of her neck. She had lovely long white hands which could sew as well as paint artistically. You don't look much like her, child. fHere the little old lady peered intently at my brown hair and I could feel her examining my fairly dark complexionj Rosalie Lowell had wonderful taste. She loved fine jewelry and all beautiful things. I never saw her distastefully dressed. Her family was well off, and she always gowned in the height of fashion and usually she wore some bit of jewelry. Now, about two or three years before the Civil War, Rosalie was just at the age at which she was inclined towards adven- ture and romance. I can remember her- ah! I was a bit of a girl-as she came a- running into the yard and up onto the porch to see Mother, her black eyes spark- ling, and her ruffled pink skirt swishing in time to her light step. We were living in Freiburg, New York, at the time- you've heard of Freiburg, haven't you, childg it's a lovely old town and Rosalie's father was one of the town's prominent citizens. They lived in a large, white colonial mansion which was situated at the top on a gentle hill and was surround- ed by oaks. My family lived nearby in a house that was not quite so imposing, but nevertheless, very fine. fHere the little Zgiwppggggggpgp V W THE HILLTOF old lady stopped and stared hard at a red geranium plant, as if remembering those old homes.J Now, at this time there was a great deal of talk about the slaves, you know. Most of the people of Freiburg sympathiz- ed with the slaves, and it was whispered that one or two of the families were con- nected with the 'Underground Railway,' that they helped run-away slaves to safe- ty in Canada. But old Deacon Lowell, Rosalie's father, was strongly in favor of slaves and was quite out of sorts with the Northerners, who wished slavery to be abolished. When the first rumblings of the War were heard, he even threatened to join the Confederate troops. But he fell sick and never lived to carry out his threat. Rosalie, of course, was thought to be in sympathy with her father, but she was very seldom heard to mention the subject. One afternoon in the summer when the Lowell estate was at its finest, Rosalie had been visiting my mother and was re- turning home at about five o'clock. She skipped lightly up the long staircase to her room and opened the door. She had promised to bring Mother some pink ribbon, and now she set about search- ing for it in her bureau drawers. Suddenly she heard a thump coming from the vicinity of her closet. Startled, she straightened up and listened carefully. Did she hear a rustling as of some one brushing against her dresses? With beat- ing heart, she went to the closet and, not giving herself time to be afraid, threw open the door. What met her eyes was entirely un- expected. A black face, with huge, wild- ly-ogling eyes, topped by a mop of dust- colored black hair, peered out at her from among the many colored dresses. Rosalie was astonished. She did not know what to do. Finally she mustered up courage and ordered curtly, Step out here! The black eyes ogled even more wildly as the rest of the negro came into view. Rosalie saw a skinny, ragged, very scared black girl of about eighteen step forth. The girl was bare foot and thinly clad in rags, and was a pitiful sight, indeed. Rosalie felt moved, but remembering her father, decided to be very firm and order- ed the negro to explain her presence. To make a long, sad story short, the black girl said that she was running away from a harsh master in the South. She had been induced by some friends to es- cape to Canada by means of the 'Under- ground Railway' and had reached Frei- burg, but once there she had got the di- rections mixed. At the last place where she had stopped she had been told to go to a large white house in Freiburg, but the girl had chosen the wrong street and had entered the cellar of the Lowell man- sion, where she had hidden behind the wood pile. On that very afternoon, some- one had come into the cellar for wood and had come very near discovering her hiding place. While he turned around for a mo- ment, she fled up the stairs and thence to the second floor where, frightened, she had hidden in Rosalie's closet. 'And please, Missie, please,' pleaded the poor girl, 'don't let them send me back! Ifleasel' Here the poor girl fell on her knees be- fore Rosalie and burst into tears. Poor Rosalie was so moved by the sight that she could not restrain herself. 'Father is wicked to wish that black people be slavesl' she cried. 'They are human and should be treated so. No, you will not go back. I will take care of you un- til tonight, and then you can continue on your way. What street did you say the house was on ? And so Rosalie cared for the slave girl, keeping her hidden in her own dainty room, feeding her and giving her better clothing. But that night just as Rosalie was bid- ing the negro good-bye under the shadows of a huge oak tree, the little black girl reached down somewhere in the folds of her clothing, produced something round and cold, and slipped it into the hand of her benefactress. 'Keep this, Missy,' she whispered, 'J us' to 'member dat ah's grateful to you.' And with that she was swallowed up in the moving shadows. Rosalie never heard from her again, but she always kept this bracelet Cfor this very bracelet it was which the black girl had given Rosaliel and trusted that she reached Canada safe- yi!! I sat for a moment in silence, staring at the quaintly carved bracelet which had doubtless come- from Africa. I was seeing Aunt Rosalie with her dark eyes, her be- witching smile-what a strange tale! THE HILLTOP 37 Then a thought struck me. But how, I demanded of the little old lady, did the name Rosalie get carved on there ? Oh, Rosalie herself had that carved later, responded the good Woman. And now, child, wouldn't you like a piece of cake? Right on the shelf in the cake box. I got up slowly and went to get a piece of cake, wondering how the little old lady could so easily talk of such a stirring, glamorous person as Rosalie Lowell and a common piece ofwcake, both in the same breath. Mary Powers '37 WHO LIT THE MATCH? Marion was only nine years old, but she had been caught smoking before. Early one evening she was sent to bed, punish- ment for another of her mischievous deeds. Her mother, coming in to see if she were asleep, noticed a small hole in the sheet which had evidently been burned. Marion, have you been smoking again? No , came the sharp reply. Then how do you account for this hole burned into your sheet? Why, er-ah, stammered Marion cover- ing the tell-tale hole with her hand. Er- ah, some boys were lighting matches and throwing them up here. One came in the window. Marion! cried her mother. But being a wise mother with a sense of humor, she left the room for a minute and soon returned with her knitting. Seat- ed in the low-rocker by the bed, she start- ed to knit. With every stitch she added she sang in a monotone: Who lit the match? The silence was unbroken except by, Who lit the match? until Marion sat up with jerk and stated, IZ did. I might just as well get my spanking now. I did. Jean Wilson '39 A GENERAL'S INSISTENCE Many stories are told about the care General Smedley Butler always took in looking after the welfare of the men in his command, especially in regard to their food. The following incident occurred when he was in command of Camp Pon- tenanzen, France. One day he met two soldiers carrying a. large soup kettle from the kitchen. Here you, he ordered, let me taste that! But Gen ---- l Don't give me any but's-get me a spoon. Yes, sir! the soldier replied, and ran back to the kitchen and brought a spoon. The general took the desired taste, and gingerly spit it out. You don't call that stuff soup, do you? he shouted. No, sir! replied the soldier. That's what I was trying to tell you-it's dish- water, sir! Elsie Grandolski '39 A MODERN FRONTIER This isn't the year 1936 in the Matanu- ska Valley, just under the Arctic Circle in South Alaska. It's the year 1620 there, the year the Pilgrims from the Mayflower founded New Plymouth. The sand dunes of Cape Cod have been replaced by the Welcoming shade of numerous trees, cool, crystal waters, and mountain peaks cover- ed with snow. The very fertile soil is wa- tered and plowed by the glaciers, which descend into the valleys every winter and recede in the summer. In the winter it's like the North Pole. The snow attains a depth of fifteen to twenty feet, and every- thing is buried. The people have to dig up to the surface where the whistling wind blows the snow into deathly blizzards in which a man can't see a foot in front of him, and where the nights are long and dreary. Nlevertheless, the homesteadear slumbers peacefully, buried under the snow which keeps him warm in spite of all that's going on above. He has stored away several months' supply of food and provisions, and he doesn't care a whoop what it does outside. Some of the more wealthy prospectors and farmers have ra- dios to take the edge off the long grind. While they are snowed under like this, they can sit and think out the plans for the next summer and probably make clothes and farm implements. Realizing the potentialities of this coun- try, the Federal Relief Administration of- fered a tract of forty acres to the im- poverished families of Wisconsin, Michi- gan, and Minnesota, who had been hard 33 . THEAVHILPIQP hit by the depression and were unable to wrench a living from the stony, cut-over lands of their states. One hundred and seventy-five accepted this invitation to go to the broad, rich valley, primitive with plains and forests of spruce, birch, and alder. Most of these families were on the welfare, so why not give them loans and send them up to develop further our pur- chase by Seward of Alaska in 1867? And so it happened that on the first of May, 1935, the little expedition of poverty- stricken farmers, given a new chance at life under government collectivation as a Federal experiment in cooperative farm- ing, boarded their white transport, the St, Mihiel instead of the Mayflower with bundles containing their entire be- longings on their backs. Soon after they had boarded the boat, the women became scared and whispered, Is it safe ? The men, a little white around the gills, said, Sure! When they had started with their fami- lies all together, crowded on this steamer with all the necessary implements, they had thought that they would go into the wilderness together. When, however, they arrived at Seward, the point of a penin- sula which is at the bottom of the long, wild, adventuresome Matanuska Valley, with its deeply hidden secrets, the Women and children were instructed to stay aboard ship until the men had gone up- country and prepared camp. Before this time, encouraged by the promise of a large coal mine, a railroad had been built as far as Palmer, half way up the valley in the most fertile place. The presence of this abandoned railway was another great rea- son for the government's picking out the Matanuska. As the engine twisted and squirmed on its way to Palmer, our mo- dern pioneers saw for the first time the beauty of Alaska and their future homes. When they arrived at Palmer, they just stood arounu marveling at the soil, the mountains, and the lush greenery of the place, until Don Irwin, general manager of the project, mounted a platform and announced that they would draw lots for their land. As they drew, some let out yelps of joy because they had drawn their tract near the town or on the shore of the lake, all cleared, or a rich loamy farm, but others, who were not so fortunate and had drawn land twelve miles more or less from Palmer, took the blow and said nothing. The Iirst thing to accomplish was the setting up of the tents for the present sleeping quarters. Here they came face to face with the first d5fficu'ty. There were- n't enough tents to house all the families, so they had to put two families in some tents. These tents were intended for one family, and when they had to put two families into one tent, you can imagine the confusion there Was. When the Women and children arrived, the trouble really began. There were eight different camps, consisting of about twen- ty tents, in an area of sixty square miles. The settlers had to live here until roads were made, houses built, and wells dug, and in the meantime they had to till the soil for planting. No sooner had they started when they were pestered to death by dense clouds of huge mosquitoes which droned and circled, filling the air with their buzzing. The people wore netting over their heads, and the air was filled with the odor of citronella. On top of this, the men began to grumble because of a lack of tools to build their permanent homes and start their planting. Inaction settled on the camp. Some of the men took their guns and roved through the val- ley in quest of game, until the game war- den put a stop to it, because they didn't have non-resident licenses. These cost fifty dollars, and they couldn't afford this, but they still could go fishing and the streams sparkled with hungry fish. In spite of these difficulties the more serious pioneers kept on working, and the others either turned to something else or returned to the states. They completed their homes after sending to Washington for a new administration staff just before winter. The colonists had Won the fight for shelter and with the wilderness. At present time the Matanuska Valley project under Ross L. Sheely, the director, is pushing ahead with a promising future. Instead of the tents, there are now one hundred and sixty-three permanent hous- es. The neat, well-made furniture is pro- duced by the owner, and some comes from the states, their clothes all come from the statesg steam heat has been installed: electric lights have taken the place of crude candle lightg and things are run- THE HILLTOP 39 ning smoothly. They have a printing press, which is run by Jack Allman, editor, and Daniel Markham, printer. The paper, called the Matanuska Valley Pioneer , consists of a mimeographed sheet which gives the colonists the news of the outside world. For a medium of exchange they have coins designating pennies, nickels. dimes, quarters, half dollars, all the same as in the states, and dollar coins, which we see once in awhile, and five and ten dollar coins, a product of their own. In place of the small amount of implements the pioneers had in the beginning, they now have a mechanized army consisting of all the new farm machinery and about twelve giant flat-caterpillar tractors, which are used to clear roads, pull farm machin- ery, and do a thousand other things which develop in such a project. These pioneers of the twentieth century are building a modern school for the children of the val- ley with a gymnasium, showers, and all the modern devices to teach the children how to continue and improve this valley wh'ch their fathers and mothers started on its upward climb. Some critics are now saying that the experiment is a fizzle so far, and is doomed to fail. Now, I have told you all about it, what do you think? Milton Esty '37 D0 OUR ADVERTISERS KNOW THEIR CLASSICS? The majority of American people char- acterize our commercial advertisements as being magazine fillers. By looking through a magazine, you can see a host of advertisements brought more clearly to your mind by pictures. To most of us they appear to be pretty pictures, but of no in- tellectual value. If we would only look a little further, we would discover the amaz- ing fact that many of these pretty pic- tures show a knowledge of history, art, literature, and figures of speech. Naturally, we have all seen advertise- ments from the National Life Insurance Company. It seems peculiar that we didn't notice the knowledge of history found in this advertisement: Fort Dumner, early Vermont strong- hold, built to the north of Squakheag Know Northfieldj in 1724, is generally considered to have been the first perman- ent settlement in what is now Vermont. The spirit of Squakheag still lives . Of course, this advertisement has a hid- den meaning which must be read between the lines. It is generally considered that if a man purchases life insurance, he is, figuratively speaking, establishing a per- manent stronghold for his wife and fami- ly. Life insurance uses references not only to history effectively but also to proverbs. The New England Mutual Life Insurance Company uses this one: Man marks the channel, but he can't control the storm. How effectively this depicts their exact thought. Man may determine for himself what phase of life he wishes to enter, but he cannot tell when he will reach the end of this road. The insurance company en- deavors to make this fact clear to the people. Some of our finest works of art are re- produced in the pages of our magazines. The Dole Hawaiian Pineapple Juice Com- pany uses the famous picture of The Roy- al Temple of Kailua by Paul Landucre. This picture is to indicate that this parti- cular brand of pineapple juice is the best. That famous picture, The Home- makers, by George Bingham, is repro- duced by the New York Life Insurance Company. We are the Homemakers while we are living, but what about after we pass on? Prelude in C Sharp Minor , a painting by Boris Amsfield, is an illustration of the different temperaments suggested in the selection. On the right side of the picture we have peace, depicted by a mother and her two children. The rising clouds get darker and darker, until we reach a stage of battle among knights. Then on the other side, everything is quiet and serene. This is a most appropriate way of bringing to mind the different tones that the Steinway piano can produce. A reproduction of the Noble Slav , by Rembrandt, whose pictures are master- pieces of art, is used to represent Goodyear Tires, which the manufactureres boast are masterpieces in the tire world. Romeo and Juliet , from a famous painting by Papperits, is used to advertise the Philco Radio. After three hundred years radio gives Romeo and Juliet its greatest audience. Through the Philco M' THE HILLTOP radio you enjoy a glowingly realistic pre- sentation that transports you into the very presence of the artist. Commercial advertisements also em- brace references to literature. The New York Central System reproduces these lines from Herodotus: Neither snow nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. This, of course, illustrates the fact that the New York Central Lines op- erate in all kinds of weather. The manufacturers of Sunbrite Cleanser capitalize on the public's knowledge of The Idylls of the King when they com- pare their product to Merlin's Magic. Sir Arthur is burned up, me thinks, He's too dull for me , answers Guinevere. Arthur in another cartoon is speaking to a servant. Merlin, woe is me! Scour Scour! what does it get me. Wouldlst thou know how Sir Shiny got that way. 'Tis Sunbrite. answers the servant. Oh, Merlin! your magic works won- ders! Do I shine, oh, do I shine! says King Arthur. Figures of speech continually appear in our magazines: Like riding to hounds- Elgin has been a tradition with us for gen- erations. Advertising Bon Ami is a pic- ture of a chick with this saying under it: Bon Ami has been made since 1886 and has not scratched yet. His beard will in time get as tough as Scottish Gorse, Is a simile used by the advertisers of Bar- basol Shaving Cream. Like true love, Sterling grows more beautiful with age, is used by the Towle Sterling Silver Com- pany. An advertisement of nail polish says, Like jewels at her finger tips her scintillating nails flash their message of exquisite grooming. The Veedol Motor Oil Company boasts that its products are the film of protection, thin as tissue, tough as steel, smooth as silk. These few examples indicate that com- mercial advertising does more than fill up space. Mary Powers and Frank Keith '37 SOME PRINTS IN OUR SCHOOL While glancing at the pictures in the various rooms at school, I realized that I was unfamiliar with the subjects depicted and the artists who had painted them. It also occurred to me that probably many of my fellow students in similar darkness might like to be enlightened. Hanging on the back wall of the Junior Room is The Aurora, which was painted by Guido Reni, a celebrated Italian painter of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The subjects of Reni's painting are his- tory, mythology, and character studies. His most noted pictures are The Aurora , The Massacre of the Innocents , Bea- trice Cenci , and The Crucifixion of St. Peter . The source of The Aurora may be found in Greek and Roman mythology. Aurora, the goddess of the dawn, Helios, the sun-god, and Lucifer, strong, beauti- ful, and impetuous, drive the four-horse chariot. This painting reminds us of a dream, for it is so light and carefree. The uppermost thought of the figures seems to be to race across the heavens. This sense of etherealness is emphasized by the deep blue of the sky and the sea in con- trast with the cold hardness of the earth. The Song of the Lark , also hanging in the Junior Room, was painted by Bre- ton, a skilled French painter as well as a writer and poet, of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Breton was inspired by the beauty of nature. Among Breton's outstanding paintings are The Song of the Lark , The Return of the Gleaners , At the Fountain , and The Reaper . The Reaper depicts a peasant girl on her way to spend a day in the fields. She is holding a sickle in her hand, which tells us she must cut the grass for her day's work. The sleeves of her simple waist are rolled, and her apron is folded up to carry the gleanings. She is also wearing the cus- tomary headdress which holds back her heavy dark braids. From the rapt ex- pression on her face we can tell that the thoughts of this peasant girl, strong, pure, and happy at this moment, havle been lifted far above her toil as she listens at- tentively to the tuneful song of the lark. Sir Galahad , which may be found in the Sophomore Room on the side wall, was painted by George Watts, an English painter of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. His most interesting pictures include Sir Galahad, Love and Life , Hope , and The Good Samaritan . THE HILLTOP 41 Sir Galahad is pictured as having just dismounted from his beautiful white horse. The figure of Sir Galahad is strong, upright, and pure. He seems to be stand- ing in an attitude of devotion. The white horse, beside which the knight is stand- ing, emphasizes the painter's conception of the character of Galahad. Dorothy Pease '37 NEEDED: SOME SENSE Doris sat in the study hall with her books before her. Not one of them was open. In her right hand she held a pencil with which she was making marks upon a sheet of paper. Her jaws were moving rapidly, but not a word came from them. The movement was caused by a wad of gum which could have sufficed for three persons instead of one. With her left hand she was running a comb through the waves of her blonde hair. There was a look in her blue eyes which could suggest anything but studiousness. If the pupils of the school were listed under various headings, she would be among the beauti- ful but dumb. During the study hours she sat thinking of all the boys who had seemed to like her. She was a believer in love at first sight , and every boy who passed her way was met by the gaze of her large blue eyes. If the boy suited her liking, she immediately listed him in her mind as a prospective companion , al- though he had never spoken a word to her or even noticed that she existed. She al- ways wore rather loud dresses which fit- ted to perfection and were sure to attract the attention of all around her. Her cheeks and lips were a little too red at times, but, nevertheless, she was very pretty. If she had had a little more sense, she might have been a perfect girl. Charles Buck '38 PAULA Swinging boyishly down the street, Paula whistled lustily in a minor key. From her short boyish haircut to the tip of her sturdy field boots Paula spelled boy , She scoffed at feminine clothes and laugh- ed over silly girlish amusements. To her a good time meant racing madly over field on the back of a spirited horse or careening sickeningly around buoys in the harbor with her graceful white speedboat. As to romantic notions, Paula had none. She had been reared by her very mascu- line father, and naturally the result was a vibrant and carefree personality. Millicent Page '38 CONSOLATION Dancing gaily along the wharf with straight brown hair streaming behind her and her freckled face flushed, Nancy laughingly threw scraps of bread to the ravenous gulls fluttering awkwardly around her. The gulls seemed to love Nancy, and Nancy loved the gulls. Their harsh, raucous cries were gentle music to her. For hours she would sit on the rocks, her solemn brown eyes gazing sadly out to see. The gulls to Nancy were a means of diversion. Just a month ago Nancy had lost both her father and mother in a storm at sea. Now the only way she could remember and yet forget these beloved parents was through the gulls. Not that Nancy had no friends, for she had scores of them, but she was most happy sitting idly beside the ocean with the clattering scavengers clambering about her. Millicent Page '38 MR. STEER-POLITICIAN Casually he strolled down the street, this satisfied, smug-faced individual. Just by his assured manner and his over-con- fidence in himself, one could quite fairly assume that he was a politician with a none-too-good reputation. A well-satisfied smirk played on his full-lipped, cruel mouth. Conceit and arrogance were in- stantly apparent in him. One could see that he loved money, thrived on his love iii it, and considered it his main object in 1 e. His round, well-fed body showed how painstakingly he indulged his every whim. Like a well-fed, haughty fowl he strolled on, conscious of himself only, and of the awe which he thought he inspired in people. Disdainfully he gazed at the common, poor people, scurrying home after a hard day's labor, who glared at him, their loath- ing and disgust in their eyes. So immersed was he in himself that he just smiled suavely back, and went back to contem- plate again his rosy future. With appar- ently great satisfaction he rubbed his 42 THE HILLTOP large, fleshy palms together, with a thought of the Presidency-not lurking far back in the dark corners of his cun- ning brain-but resting right in the spot light. Still, he mused, this wouldn't be too good for him-oh no! Some day, the people felt, he'd get a good jolt that would send him down to rock bottom, and wouldn't they like to be there on that fatal day! Irene Baldyga '38 THE INVALID Anne lay in the lawn chair and basked in the warm summer sun. Anne was a cripple and had been for tive years. Once she, too, had run and played like the rest of the children, but when she was fifteen years old, she had been hit by an auto- mobile. The result-Anne would walk no more. She must spend the rest of her life in a chair. When this news was broken to her, her chin quiveredg she bit her lip until the blood came, but not one tear did she shed then. There were a few bitter tears later when the full realization of what this meant came to her. Never again could she run and play with her friends. Never again could she play with her dog. To spend the rest of her life in a chair-how could she bear it? Then she thought how her attitude would affect her parents. She must not show the bitterness which welled up in- side of her. For their sake she must pre- sent a cheerful and smiling face. She had determined to do it and had stuck to her determination. For five years Anne had forced herself to be smiling and cheerful. Now this at- titude was a part of her. She could not have complained or fretted if she had wanted to, which she didn't. Her face was sweet and full of charac- ter, and she was pleasant and kind to everyone. One was glad to go to see her, for he was sure of a cordial welcome and regret when he must leave. Bernice Carter '38 A PRAIRIE SUNSET The day ended with an amazingly calm sunset. Masses of golden red dyed the grey prairies. Rays of the dying sun oc- casionally shot up, to be quickly obliterat- ed. The few spots of azure left untinted by the setting sun gradually changed to a deeper hue, and fingers of purple penetrat- ed the vivid golden reds of the prairie sunset. Rapidly the luminosity faded, leaving pale yellowish wisps of clouds scud- ding across the darkening sky. Janet Hayton '38 THE DARKER WORLD Incredible darkness ruled supreme over the kingdom of night and even the somber pines were obliterated by a shroud of ebony. Heavy stillness pervaded all. Now and then the ghostly hoot of an owl sound- ed startlingly out of the dark. The usual friendly chattering of squirrels was stilled by a warning sensed in the ominous quiet. Soon a raging storm would burst in all its fury and the threatening darkness would be pierced by dawn's silvery grey darts and all the tiny wild folks would come to life to fill the air with cheery twittering and cheeping. Millicent Page '38 - - THE HILLQTOP - - 43 ? ..--Gigi l EDITORIALS BACKING THE OKLAHOMA TRIP After having come back from Williams- burg with the state championship, the de- baters were very enthusiastic over the prospect of participating in the national contest in Oklahoma City. They realized that it was only through the help of the student body, the town organizations, and finally, but most important, the people in the town that they would be able to achieve this goal. The response of the people was very gratifying. Although these organiza- tions did contribute, it is to you, the people of this town, whom we owe the most. An organization is merely a figure head . It is the people who stand behind the group who are the most important. Without your aid, it would have been im- possible to raise this seemingly enormous amount. To those who were continually harassed by ticket sellers, pencil salesmen, and program distributors, we extend our appreciation of your patience. This campaign has been one of the high spots in the history of the high school, for it has proved to the student body that the town stands behind us. May we once more express our sincerest grat- itude for your cooperation. Frank Keith '37 A FORWARD SCHOOL One of the greatest honors that has been bestowed upon the high school was the state championship in debating. Many hours were spent in thinking over differ- ent propositions that could not be refuted by the opposition. The reward for this work has been justified. With the state championship in our hands for the first time, we look forward to stronger debat- ing teams in the future. The Commercial Club, a new organiza- tion within our school, has been very active throughout the year. Without doubt, it is the strongest group in school, for it has nearly one fourth of the high school in its enrollment. One week during the school year, the Commercial Club under the leadership of Miss Burke, its organizer, sponsored a Courtesy Week. Each day during the week a printed poster was posted on the wall of each room. The posters had printed on them mottos such as, Be Honorable At All Times . and Remember To Say Thank You . These posters have stayed up during the year as reminders to us all. Perhaps the greatest advancement in the high school has been the addition of four subjects, Commercial Geography, Problems in Democracy, Office Practice, and Consumer Education to the high school curriculum. These four courses have been introduced to strengthen the tie between our studies and actual situa- tions that we meet outside of school. These three achievements reflect the forward spirit of our school. Their contin- uance lies with the Student Body, who must realize that the progress of institu- tions, as of individuals, depends upon meeting successfully the challenge of the hour. Frank Keith '37 44 THE HILLTOP ARE YOU A YAHOO? Any one who has read Gulliver's Travels has enjoyed it immensely. As a child, its nonsense delighted me, and as I grew older, I learned to appreciate the satire and philosophy beneath this non- sense. In the fourth book Lemuel Gulliver travels to the land of the Houyhnhnms, inhabited in part by the Yahoos, who have the form and appearance of men, but who live in unspeakable degradation. Yet this sort of people still exists not only in fairy stories but also in real life. They appro- priate lunches and borrow books and pen- cils with no intention of returning them. These Yahoos always manage to do their work by copying another's paper, and often, which is still worse, take the papers without the knowledge of their owners. They carve their initials on all the desks that they occupy and write their names over the books that they use. Are you a Yahoo? Doris Side '37 FORUM FORM OF ASSEMBLY A few months ago we had the opportun- ity of participating in a forum at assem- bly. Mr. Rand's class in Problems of Democracy had visited the courthouse and jail in Worcester and had brought back an account of their experiences. Elza Brosnahan and Maurice Nelligan spoke on the Jail 3 Anita Lavallee and Sylvan Genthner told us about the Webb manslaughter case: Charles McDonald spoke on Court Procedure , and Ruth Buzzell on Personnel and Procedure . After each speaker had finished, he was questioned by the others. When all the speakers had given their reports, the forum was thrown open to the students. Both the student body and the teachers re- sponded immediately and asked many interesting and intelligent questions, which, we are sure, were satisfactorily answered. This forum at assembly gives the stu- dent the advantage of talking before the public. It also shows him how to join in public discussion. We feel that this assembly was a success. Let's have more of them! Doris Side '37 ASSEMBLY SIN GS A tradition at Warren High, which we should like to revive, is the assembly sings. Music tends to promote school spirit and to raise the morale of the stu- dents. An appreciation of the old songs would counteract the inanities of the jazz which is blared forth over the radio and which is vitiating the taste of the majority of the young people. So let's have assem- bly sings once again. Doris Side '37 NEED OF REFERENCE MATERIAL Whenever we are given an assignment requiring reference work, a great deal of difficulty arises. Several of the books or magazines which are needed are not found in the Warren Library. Therefore it is impossible for the Warren or West War- ren students to accomplish their work un- less they go to the library at West Brook- field. But this is inaccessible to the major- ity of the students. In this respect, how- ever, the West Brookfield students are very fortunate, for they have a most ample library and a very efficient libra- rian. Miss Shackley is always ready to help with suggestions or point out ref- erence material. But this can not go on indefinitely. The plan suggested is this: several of the mag- azines which the school subscribes to are found in the town library. Those mag- azines least used by the students in our school library should be eliminated. With the money thus saved, a Readers' Guide could be purchased. This magazine, a guide to periodical literature, is indis- pensable to any school. So talk to your principal or some mem- bers of the student council. Tell them of your difficulties in finding reference mat- erial, and perhaps the Reader's Guide will soon be in our library. Doris Side '37 5 - THE HIL-LTOP Q 45 Qbuahnag flbuipa PATTER The Junior Class has voted to present an alarm clock to Anita Lavallee. . .The Junior Class had come to the conclusion that their banner was lost in the flood. when suddenly it turned up.. .Eileen Vigneaux is a good example of the say-- ing, Brunettes prefer Blondes. ...The state is going to tax Alphonse Trespacz for sending mail to Uxbridge so often. .. Leonard McCarthy is going to be an emotional short story writer fsniff-sniffl ...Bernard Leno is running a close sec- ond as romantic author fah, moonlightb ...Since the success at Williamsburg, Lawrence Coney has had difficulty in buy- ing hats. . .Adam Luscynski still mourns the death of his horse, Daisy',...Mr. Rand has fallen into the habit of driving his car to school in the morning and walk- ing home at noon. CPoor absent-minded professorD...We find that Mr. Branley can not hold his own with Mae West fat the donkey basketball gameJ...We also see that Mr. Sommerman prefers Half- Pint's fsame donkey g a m el . . .Sadie Beaudry has a new attraction at West Brookfield, the red streak on roller skates. . .Incongruity - - socks and heavy mittens, but no hat. . .We hear that Mel- vin Veinot was learning the trucking business, but suddenly took an interest in farming. . .Gertrude Sausville still likes to give old-fashioned smacks. Now she needs an old-fashioned boy...The Junior Class believes that Alex MacEl- haney has a brilliant future as toast- master...Florence Baldyga is a great honor fcardj to Warren High School... Lost seems to be an appropriate theme song for the Seniors. . . Dislikes: Frank Keith-Major Bowes, after seeing his picture...Doris Side- staying at school during noon hours... Loretta Zabek-time between 11:00 to 11:10 A. M. and 2:20 to 2:30 P. Freshmen-being stepped over by the upper classes. . .Sophomores-having no seats in assembly. . .Juniors-waiting for the second bell for assembly. . .Seniors- the Juniors. . . Likes: Milton Esty-CBurJ-banks... Wanda Obartuck - basketball.. .Merle Bousquet - wavy-haired a v i a t 0 r s. . . Stephie Obartuck - the Scholarship Twins . . .Grover Mitchell - permanent waves. . .Harold Williams - ping-pong. . . Eleanor Mongeon-The Senior cloakroom ...Miss French - The Junior Class... Vincent Concannon - F 13. . .The High School-the office. . . .l.01.. THE JUNIOR OWL Does McAuley really attend class meet- ing at NITE? ? Does Dot Side spend her nights study- ing? What does Step Obartuck find so interesting in front of Puskey's? Why does Merle Bousquet visit North Brookfield so often? What are Ben Leno's interests in our neighboring town? What is The Attraction in Warren for Kulig and Witaszek? What will Esty do on basketball trips next year? Why is Jacobs trying to have cement roads put in up in South Warren? Why does Frances Hurley go walking in the cemetery? Did Brownie discover his Moon was made of green cheese? Is Vinnie going into the grocery business? Why was Campbell so eager to get his license? Does Nelligan go to West Brookfield simply to keep Leno company? Why did Rosie Dunbar refuse to attend the movies with a certain alumnus? What is the attraction of Myrick Street for Sylvan Genthner? Why has Merle Bousquet been up in the sky since coming home from Williams- burg? Does Helen always have the right ftele- phonej numbers? Does Al Trespacz ever serenade anyone with his harmonica? Why does Graveline spend all his time chauffering for McAuley? Why did MacElhaney go to Boston for a short visit? Does Cook go to Springfield just for the ride? Lit? - TH-E HHJLTOP Q d CHARACTERISTIC SONGS G. Madigan- I'm a Little Big Shot Now E. Mongeon- Mama Don't Allow It B. Cieslak-'Tm Nobody's Sweetheart Now J. Obartuck- When I Grow Up H. Jacobs- I Feel a Song Coming On B. Leno-- Moon over West Brookfield fMiamiY' D. Side- No Other One M. Esty- I Like to Do What You Do S. Obartuck- It's All So New to Me B. Lynch- Windmill Willie V. Odiorne- You're One in a Million L. Zabek- When a Junior Makes Her Violin Cry F. Keith- I'm Shooting High M. Adams- It's the Animal in Me Sausville-'Tm Going to Play in the Varsity Band F7 A. Luscynski- Fresh from the Country G. Christman- Will you Love Me To- morrow V. Concannon-'Tm with the Right Girl Now W. Obartuck - Foot-loose and Fancy Free A. Campbell- Alone D. Pease- I'm in the Market for You S. Beaudry-- Music Goes 'Round and 'Round F. Baldyga- Solitude M. Bousquet- I'm in Love All Over Again J. Beeman- I Feel Like a Feather in the Breeze R. Buzzell- My Heart and I E. Fredette- If I Had My Way E. Haesart-- Takes Two to Make a Bar- gain D. Landreville- The G i rl with the Dreamy Eyes C. Lizak- I Never Had a Chance T. Malzenski- Take Me Out to the Ball- Game A. McElhaney- Anything Can Happen L. Methote- Living in a Great Big Way W. Portier- Get Rhythm in Your Feet M. Veinot-- Where Am I H. Wilder- Early to Bed B. Powers- Please Believe Me B. Pratt- Hypnotized J. Pratt- I Won't Dance M. Reim- I've Got Plenty of Nothin' S. Rys- Got a Pocket-full of Sunshine B. Siegel- Pm Glad I Waited Miss McKelligott-- I'm Sitting High on 'The Hilltop' Mr. Sommerman- Without a Word of Warning Miss Shea - A Young Sophisticated Lady Miss Fish- I See You on Every Corner Miss Burke- As You Desire Me Miss French - They're All I Need fJuniorsJ Mr. Rand- Wa Hoo! Yippee! Oklahoma! Mr. Card- Goody-Goody Mr. Branley-'Tm Saddling My Blues with a New V-8 il-Oli THE HIGH SCHOOL CIRCUS Ring Master--Frank Keith Tallest Man--Frank Chickering Shortest Man-Roman Lizak Thin Lady-Helen Bousquet The Clowns, Inc.-Odiorne, Mitchell Bareback Riders-Myrtle Adams, Hazel Grapes Rubber Man-Charles Buck Tight-Rope Walker-Alex McElhaney Acrobats--Wanda Obartuck, Eleanor Mon- geon Peanut Vender-Joseph Obartuck The Prophet-Alfred Graveline Snake Charmer- Gert Sausville Donkey Buster-Mr. Sommerman Lion-Tamer-Sylvan Genthner Sword Swallower-Harold Jacobs Magician- Joe Beeman Water-boy--Edward Fredette Ticket-Seller-Frances Hurley Bouncers- V. Concannon B. Cieslak Bounced - J. Mallon A. Graveline R. McComb J. Obartuck L. Coney G. Christman F. Cook D. McAuley - - 'ILHE HILLTOP - H 47 Esty, in history discussion of silver controversy: The people sold all their silver to blacksmithsf' -iol. Mr. Card in Chemistry: Up here at the bottom . .l0 Frances Hurley, translating French: She walked across the Hoor running . loli Mr. Rand: Who was in command of France about the year 1865 ? Voice: Napoleon . Mr. Rand: Napoleon died in 1821 . Harold Jacobs: Napoleon, the second, then . . Miss McKelligott: What is another word for chatterbox ? Sophomore: Female 0-l Mr. Card, holding up a block of wood: How much space does this take up ? Joseph Obartuck: One pound. Teacher: What was Lincoln's Gettys- burg Address ? Pupil: I didn't know that he ever lived there. iol Mr. Rand, discussing infiation: Cies- lak, would you borrow money in 1932 or 1928 ? Cieslak: I'd borrow it any time that I could. liol Mr. Rand: Concannon, did you read the assignment today ? Concannon: No, but I read yester- day's . lL0 Mr. Rand: Why didn't Calhoun enter into the regiment for the compromise of 1850 ? Keith: He had T. B. +10 Mr. Rand: Who was the Democratic candidate opposite Lincoln in the election of 1864 ? Joseph Obartuck: Washington , THE HILLTOP Autngreqahn THE HILLTOP Kelvinator See the New 1936 Models Priced from 5104.95 up Five-year Protection Plan Interior Electric Light Automatic Defrosting Switch Built-in Thermometer Many Exclusive Features Come In Today Save With Kelvinator Refrigeration uaboag Roofing and Hardware Main Street West Brookfield i KER cowl' College Grade Training for Business Fiftieth One and two year courses that Summer prepare for superior positions Fall Term ,S A , , ,, Division Begins xt Z A co ' S Begins September 9 T, ch T J uly 13 Sho I Sr og sph and Boo ke p gC Co Educational Moderate Fees p t sf p r-r'mee plo Smdjhr Catalog ofF1f?iell9 year BECKER COLLEGE F d J' I657 WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTS E OF WORCESTER W , O O O ' Busine dminis ra io Fi n e - c un in E u ive Secretarial Commercial Journalism A er raining r er en r ic k e in curses Op or unme or ar 1 m yment OUR C N1 I Q A union of Post Institute and Becker College PLEASE MENTION THE HILLTOP THE HILLTOP L Robert L. Ceer General , Photographer Compliments Three Rivers, Massachusetts of Summer Studio Block Island, R. I. W UOLEN Carl M. Blau Attorney-at-Law Warren By Appointment Worcester, Mass. Tel. 6-2423 JOHN H. DONOVAN Successor to James N. F. Quinlan Undertaker and Funeral Director Registered Embalmer Calls Answered Anywhere, Anytime v LADY ASSISTANT Tel. West Brookfield 114-2 WHEN PATRONIZING OUR ADVERTISERS THE HILLTOP Charles Cote Coal, Wood and Fuel Oil WEST WARREN, MASS. BROOKFIELD OIL COMPANY Range and Fuel Oil ----Ca11At--- The Cutler Company - - - - For - - - - Hay - - Wirthmore Feeds Grass Seed Bird'S Roofing Coal - - Lime - - Cement . Lumber Metered Service Tel. 239.13 West Brookfield, Massachusetts Brookfield, Mass. Tel' 153-4 -::- CALL AT -1- Warren Grain Co. - -- For Your -- - Wirthmore Feeds COAL COKE CEMENT Warren, Massachusetts Tel. 31-2 PLEASE MENTION THE HILLTOP THE HILLTOP Are You Fitted for the Position You Want? If not, supplement your high school education NOW with a specialized business training course that will prepare you to meet employment conditions as they actually are. For over twenty years SPRINGFIELD CIVIL SERVICE and COM- MERCIAL SCHOOL has been noted for its thorough courses and methods of training. These courses include: Accounting, Secretarial, Shorthand, Typewriting, Business Practice, Office Procedure, Office Machines, Finishing and Civil Service. You may enter Day classes, any Mondayg Evening classes, any Tuesday. Summer Term starts July 6 and continues to August 28. Call, write or telephone 2-8416 for Catalog. Springfield Civil Service 51 Commercial .School 1123 Main Street Springfield, Mass. Compliments of Warren Steam Pump Company, Inc. Warren, Massachusetts WHEN PATRONIZING OUR ADVERTISERS THE HILLTOP LET US ICTUR-E-D YOUR PRODUCT Y Compliments of West Warren Civic Club PLEASE MENTION THE HILLTOP THE HILLTOP Pae's Barber Shop OUR SLOGAN: You might as well have the BEST at PAGE'S BARBER SHOP Corner North and Main Streets WEST WARREN, MASS. Looking for a better barber? Come right in-You're next. Compliments of D. J. Graveline's BARBER SHOP North Street West Warren, Mass. Compliments of QUINTAUS Main Street Main Street Warren, Massachusetts Warren, Massachusetts Compliments of L . S AVEN SL GORDON Paulme,S The Better Cleaners Beauty Sl'l0p We can and deliver West Brookfield - Spencer Tel' 370 Ware Tel. 448-14 2045 SAVE HEALTH AND MONEY THRIFTY SERVICE ALL FLAT WORK IRONED The Rest Sent Home Ready To Iron 98 cents for 14 Tbs. VVarren Laundry S. E. CHARBONNEAU, Proprietor Warren Massachusetts WHEN PATRONIZING OUR ADVERTISERS THE HILLTOP B. 8z R. DRESS CO. West Brookfield, Mass. Compliments of I. Walter Moore H. D. UNDERWOOD Carpenter OLD FLOORS RESURFACED Made Like New With ELECTRIC SANDING MACHINE FURNITURE REPAIRIN G Reed Lumber Co. Lumber Building Materials Hardware and Paints Roofing and Insulation Warren, Mass. Warren Telephone 140 Compliments Wm. Lincoln SL Co. of INSURANCE C. A. RISLEY 8z CO. Warren, Mass. West Brookfield, Mass. Charles E. Comins INSURANCE --- REAL ESTATE Warren, Massachusetts PLEASE MENTION THE HILLTOP THE HILLTOP Any Make of Radio Serviced and Repaired Allen W. Campbell Radiotrician Tel. 355-3 W. Brookfield 1 l i Compliments of GRAND THEATER West Warren CASINO THEATER Warren Joseph J. Baron, Prop. DELCO RADIOS Product of General Motors Smooth-Efficient Powerful For Home and Automobile LOWELL S. ELLIS Warren Anne M. French Teacher of Violin Pupil of Edmund Severn Compliments of CASINO THEATER WARE. MASS. Bernie Satz, Mgr. Compliments of West Warren Recreation Hall John Czapla, Mgr. Thinking of Camping? Why not own a camp? Bought your home yet? Or would you like a change? Let's talk things over - How about an auction? Why not have one? - Let's get together. ROBERT W. WILLIAMS Auctioneer Local License Warren, Mass. WHEN PATRONIZING OUR ADVERTISERS 'is THE ED'S PLACE Try Ed's eats and be satisfied. l E. L. Thompson, Prop. HILLTOP HOTEL QUABOAG Tourists Accommodated Mrs. Fountain Sodas, Hood's Ice Cream and Candies Miss Lapierre, Prop. West Warren, Mass. Main St. West Warren, Mass. EMMA'S DINER DINE and DANCE Our Slogan: at You might as well have I BROTHERS CAFE New Enlarged Place the best at Emma's Lunch Main Street West Warren, Mass, Lionel Gomes Compliments of J. Alfred Girouard Soda - - Cigars H. N. Shepard C. E. Shepard Telephone 70 ELM VIEW A but Sklpton Ice Cream You can't beat our milk. Warren, MaSS. Warren, Massachusetts Milk is Nature's Best Food Drink Plenty Of It. G. W. Mitchell Comins Pond Ice Stanley Drazek Trucking REED STREET Warren Warren, Mass. Tel. 76 all I A H ' PLEASE MENTION THE HILLTOP THE HILLTOP L. F. MASON Lovell 8: Covel Chocolates Foss Chocolates Dairimaid Ice Cream Main Street Warren, Mass. B U Y MCKESSON PRODUCTS Fully Guaranteed at Hastings' Pharmacy Person's Pharmacy West Brookfield, Mass. W. L. Kendrick NEWSDEALER WEST BROOKFIELD, MASS. Edmond Chapdelaine The same reliable stand for over thirty years. West Warren, Mass. Compliments of GORMAN'S STORE Shoes, Dry Goods, and Notions Brookfield, Mass. Fairbanks 8: Curtis Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions Flowers for all occasions WHEN PATRONIZING OUR ADVERTISERS THE HILLTOP CLOVER FARM STORES Charles Pease, Prop. Everything Good To Eat Telephone 43 Main Street Opposite Town Hall WARREN, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of: Obartuck Bros. GROCERIES Meats Groceries Soda Ice Cream Fruits ' ' ' MAIN TREET Candy, Cigars, Etc. S 57 West Main St. Tel. 37-3 Tel. 176 Warren, Mass. Compliments of The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company WARREN, MASS. Liberty Market A NEW ENGLAND STORE The Warren Cash Market MEATS, GROCERIES, FRUITS High Quality Goods At very low prices Tel. 134 We Deliver Watch For Weekly Sales Charles A. Kisiel Meats Groceries MEATS and GROCERIES Pl'0ViSi0l'lS Fruits and Fresh Vegetables West Warren, Mass. CLOVER FARM STORE Ernest Graveline, Prop. WEST WARREN, MASS. PLEASE MENTION THE HILLTOP THE HILLTOP - en:d:....,:n'l..l4 all First National Stores INC. Of Boston WEST BROOKFIELD, MASS. Wheeler's CLOVER FARM STORE Choice Meats Fruits Vegetables Groceries and Dry Goods WEST BROOKFIELD, MASS. Compliments of The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Compliments of B. E. Trespacz Company West Warren, Mass. WEST WARREN M ASS' Novelties and Confectionery JOSEPH FORTUNA Since 1914 ISRAEL'S A-1 Service Store GENERAL MERCHANDISE West Warren. Mass. Dry Goods and Clothing Main Street Warren, Mass. Compliments of , l TUCKER S HARDWARE STORE SPORTING Gooos Radio and Electrical Supplies Paint Headquarters WARREN, 1-2211 MASSACHUSETTS I WHEN PATRONIZING OUR ADVERTISERS THE HILLTOP 61 E. Dalton, M. D. 34 WEST MAIN STREET J. Warren, Mass. Telephone 71 Office Hours till 9 a. m. 1to3and7to8p.m. Charles A. DeLand M. D. Office and Residence QUABOAG STREET Telephone 128 Warren, Massachusetts Clifford J. Huyck M. D. Telephone 87-5 Office Hours 7 to 9 a. m. 1to3and7to8p.m. WEST BROOKFIELD, MASS. David Ginsburg, M. D. Main Street West Warren, Mass. J. M. Griilin, D. M. D. Compliments of Dentist DR. A. A. BEMIS WARREN, MASS. Dentist In West Warren Evenings Spencer Mass' Dieges M Clu st If we made it, it's right . CLASS RINGS and PINS PRIZE CUPS TROPHIES PLAQUES 73 Tremont Street i , Boston, Mass. 5 . PLEASE MENTION THE HILLTOP 62 THE HILLTOP GREENWICH INN 9 Andrew Koltan, Prop. Bennett S Garage Auto Accessories and Batteries West Brookfield, Mass' Gas, Oils and Grease , , , Mass. OITICIHI Llght and Brake Station, No. 2212 Tel. 8063-2 West Warren, Mass. CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH Spencer's Garage Phone WARREN 100 Vacuum Cleaners, Irons Replacement parts for and Appliances Repaired Motors, Irons, Vacuum Cleaners B. W. MITCHELL Electrical Wiring and Plumbing Work Done Well and Reasonably Warren Telephone 106-3 Mass. Clean-Economic A-1 - - - Low Sulphur Content S I N C I4 A I R Heating Oils H. E. JONES, Agent North Brookfield 213 Warren 4 I 3 .1 WHEN PATRONIZING OUR ADVERTISERS THE HILLTOP 63 Index Amusements Casino Theater-Satz .... Grand Theater-Baron .... West Warren Civic Club 56 56 53 56 West Warren Recreation Hall ..... ..... Auctioneers Robert Williams .......................... ..... 5 6 Barber and Beauty Shops Graveline's Barber Shop ............. ...... Page's Barber Shop ................. ...... Pauline's Beauty Shop ....... QuintaI's Barber Shop ....... Soya Brothers ..........,....... Candies L. F. Mason ..... B. E. Trespacz .... Carpenters H. D. Underwood ...... Cleaners Slaven C1 Gordon ...... Warren Laundry ...... Complimentary l. Walter Moore ...... Drug Stores Hastings Drugstore .... Person's Pharmacy ......... Edmond Chapdelaine ..... Dry Goods B. C1 R. Dress Co. Fairbanks G' Curtis ..... Corman's Store ........ 54 54 54 54 54 58 60 55 54 54 55 58 58 58 55 58 58 60 Israel s .......................... . .... .... . Doctors and Dentists Dr. A. A. Bemis ..........,.... ..... 6 I I. E. Dalton, M. D. .............. ..... 6 I Charles A. Deland, M. D. .... ..... 6 I David Ginsburg, M. D. ........... ..... 6 I I. M. Griffin, D. M. D. . ........ ...... 6 I Clifford I. Huyck, D. M. D. ...... ...... 6 I Education Bay Path Institute ............ Becker Colle e g ................. Springfield Civil Service .. Inside back cover Er Commercial School .....................................,............ 52 Electricians Central Massachusetts ........ Inside back cover B. W. Mitchell .............. ....................... 6 2 Fuel Brookfield Oil Company ...... ..... 5 I Charles Cote ..................... ..... 5 I The Cutler Grain Co. ...... ..... 5 I Sinclair Heating Oils . ..... ..... 6 2 Warren Grain Co. ....... ..... 5 I Garages Bennett's Garage ...... Spencer's Garage ...... L 62 62 to Advertisements Groceries A. C1 P., Warren ............... A. G P., West Warren ....... Clover Farm Stores .......... First National Stores ...... joseph Fortuna ............. W. Gondek .............. Charles E. Kisiel ..... Liberty Market .......... Obartuck Bros. ............ . Warren Cash Market ...... Wheeler's .................. . Hardware A. S. Tucker ........................... ..... Hotels and Restaurants Brothers Cafe ......................... ..... Ed's Place ............................ ..... Emma's Diner .......... I. Alfred Girouard Grenwich Inn ............ Hotel Quaboag ....... Ice C. W. Mitchell ..... Insurance Charles E. Comins ....... Wm. Lincoln Er Co. .... . C. A. Risley Er Co. .... . Law Carl M. Blair ...... Lumber Reed Lumber Co. Manufacturing Warren Steam Pump ...... Warren Woolen Corp. Milk H. N. Shepard ....... Stanley Drazek ..... Music A. M. French ...... Newsdealer W. L. Kendrick ................................ ..... Pictures and Engraving Brown Studio ...................... Inside front co Rob't L. Geer ............................................ Massasoit Engraving Co. .... . Radio Allen W. Campbell ..... Lowell Ellis .............. Refrigeration Quaboag Roofing Co. Rings Dieges Cr Clust ..... Undertaker: lohn H. Donovan ...... 59 60 59 60 60 59 59 59 59 59 60 60 57 57 57 57 62 57 57 55 55 55 50 55 52 50 57 57 56 58 ver 50 53 56 56 49 6I 50 Q THE HILLTOP CONTENTS ADVERHSEMENTS AUTOGRAPHS - BASEBALL BASKETBALL - BOYS' TRACK TEAM - CLASS OFTTCERS COMMERCIAL CLUB - DEBATING - DEDICATION DRAMATICS - EDITORIAL STAFF EDITORIALS - FACULTY - - FRESHMAN PAGE - GIRLS' TRACK TEAM - JOKES - - JUNIOR PAGES - IJTERARY'DEPARTMENT MUSIC - - - PHOTOMONTAGUE SCHOOLCALENDAR - SENKHIPAGE - SOPHOMORE PAGE STUDENTCOUNCH, - TRAFFKIPATROL PAGE - ld ?i COLLEGE-GRADE BUSINESS TRAINING better starting positions in business or more rapid advancement and promotion a Successful career in business 519 Bay Path Graduates Obtained Permanent P o S it io n S in 1935 Interested people are invited to call or Write for catalog and detailed information. A personal interview, either at your home or at the Institute, may be arranged Without cost or obligation. BAY PATH INSTITUTE CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC CO PALMER, MASSACHUSETTS Electric Appliance Sales and Service Call Your District Representative Mr. John Keating Telephone 126-2 I f-