Warren High School - Hilltop Yearbook (Warren, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1940 volume:

F The Brown Studio Studio and at Home Portraiture Phone 6-4507 1331 Main Street Springfield, Mass THE HIILLTUP XWQMFTQJU1 High School WARREN, MASSACHUSETTS Published by 75911 .Q 3? Ln uw O -n E -lb O NES mHUsp PUBLIUQ President-IOHN CAHILL 4 5. n 'U 'I cu 2. n. n : T I rn r rn Z O In D Z -I C D X Secretary-IEANETTE KURPASKA Treasurer-ELLA LOS MISS HONORA DALTON Wc, the Class of l94O, dedicate this Hilltop to Miss l-lonora Dalton in appreciation of her untiring efforts on our behalf Back Row: Miss Fish, Mr. Sommerrnan, Mr, Lupien, Mr. Rainka, Miss Shen. First Row: Miss Mclielligott, Miss Dalton, Miss French, Miss Burke. FACULTY HENRY H. SOMMERMAN, Prinfipal CLAIRE BURKE, Commercial Studies DAVID LUPIEN, Science, Algebra I-IONCRA DALTON, Social Studies MARY MCKELLICOTT, Latin, English CARRIE FISH, Commercial Studies IOHN RAINKA, Manual Training ANNE FRENCH, French CERTRUDE SI-IEA, English SCHOOL COMMITTEE IOHN C. REARICK, Chairman MARCUERITF MCKELLICET-I' MRS. FLORENCE KLEBART HARRY WEIR MRS. MAE MONCEON ALEXANDER A. CENDRON MRS. VERNON TUTTLE MRS. BELLE O'LEARY MRS. SARAH PAINE Fourth Row: Raymond Howe, Ella Los, Lucille Macumber, Mary Soya, Marie Wilson, Ruth Mongcon, Claire Bousquet, Ellen Lynch, Margaret Connelly, Edward Mongeon. Third Row: Helen Baurneister, Lorraine Roberts, lnis Sauncy, Helen Obartuck, Miss Shea, Barbara Hayton, leanette Kurpaska, Wanda Zimmer, Berdena Richardson. Second Row: Miriam Pratt, Leona Rearick, leanne Berard, Frances luralewicz, Florence Zrate, Marion Ciuy, Rose Urban, Marjorie Carey. First Row: Felix Lubas, Roman Lizak, lohn Cahill, john Adams, Waller Wozniak, Ralph Schncll. BERDENA RICHARDSON Dramatics CLAIRE BOUSQUET Girls' Athletics IEANETTE KURPASKA Pro Merito ROSE URBAN l lEL EN OBARTUCK HELEN BAUMEISTER CLAIRE BOUSQUET MARIORIE CAREY RICHARD FREW BARBARA HAYTON FRANCES IURALEWICZ ROMAN LIZAK FELIX LUBAS LUCILLE MACUMBER HELEN OBARTUCK LORRAINE ROBERTS lClDl'l'OlQl,Xl. S'l'.Xl l7 Editor-in-chief LEONA REARICK Associate Editors HELEN OBARTUCK Debating MARJORIE CAREY Humor RAYMOND HOWE - JOHN ADAMS Music IEANNE BERARD Commercial Club LUCILLE MACUMBER Faculty Advisor GERTRUDE A. SHEA BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager HENRY H. SOMMERMAN Circulation Managers BERDENA RICHARDSON Advertising Staff LEONA REARICK lNlS SAUNCY MARY SOYA MARIE WILSON WANDA ZIMMER IEANNE BERARD IOHN CAHILL MARGARET CONNELLY MARION GUY RAYMOND HOWE IEANETTE KURPASKA FRANCES IURALEWICZ Public Speaking MlRlAM PRATT Boys' Athletics FELIX LUBAS Art IOHN CAHILL HELEN BAUMEISTER ELLA LOS ELLEN LYNCH RUTH MONCEON MIRIAM PRATT BERDENA RICHARDSON RALPH SCHNELL ROSE URBAN WALTER WOZNlAK FLORENCE ZRATE EDWARD MONCEON EDITORIALS IN RETROSPECT Because of the hurricane, which irreparably damaged our high school, we were compelled to continue our classes at the grammar school. Although we have many inconveniences, such as a limited space for books, no science laboratory, shorter periods, and no library whatever, the number of honor and credit pupils has remained at a very high level. We are happy to say that one of the challenges of last year's Hilltop staff has been met, for we present to the Student Body a new school emblem, designed by john Cahill, bearing the motto, Truth, Service, Loyalty. SCHOOL COMMUNITY CHEST Every year the student body president makes constant, but futile, appeals for the payment of student body dues. As an incentive to pay the seventy-five-cent levy by a specified date, letters have been awarded. We think that such a practice is childish. Since these efforts to collect revenue in the past have been so fruitless, we have a proposition to offer which we think will benefit the whole school. lt is a School Com- munity Chest. Surely every pupil must be acquainted with the community chest campaigns which are launched every year to finance the social needs of towns and cities. Our plan is similar, for we believe that the revenue raised should be spent proportionally for all activities instead of being concentrated on one or two. A sound projector to replace our out-dated silent one, books for the library, musical instruments for the orchestra, magazine subscriptions, athletic equipment-these are the worthwhile projects that would benefit from our chest. To raise the funds to carry out this plan we suggest that ten cents a month be collected in each home room by the class treasurer. With an enrollment of over two hundred pupils, we would have a revenue of two hundred dollars assured. To supplement this fund, we could conduct a benefit dance or bridge party. Now is the time to learn community-mindedness and the importance of being self-supporting. BINDING MAGAZINES How often have you, in your quest for material for a research essay, gone to the school library for a certain magazine, only to find it among the missing, because it was a back number? A nominal sum set aside from the Student Body Treasury would be sufficient to bind annually the copies of each magazine. This would, indeed, facilitate our search for references. SOUND PROIECTOR The World's Fair demonstrates tomorrow's customs, achievements, and ideals. Being progressive, we find our chief concern is today and its problems. This is just why we find fault with our films. Naturally not having a sound projector, we can't get modern films. We find that our films are absurdly out-of-dateg the surroundings, manners, and customs in the films are old-fashioned. lf a sound projector were furnished, we could obtain the new films dealing with today's achievements, not yesterday's. We cannot work up the right enthusiasm over ancient historyg we want today's achievements. Since movies are a great asset in educa- tion, we think that a sound projector is absolutely ne:essary. SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Students, do you play any kind of instrument? Here's your chance to do something for the orange and black before you graduate. Let's not be the only school lacking a high school orchestra. We have check- ed up and found a large number of different instruments such as: Guitar, mandolin, saxophone, cornet, drums, banjo, piano, trumpet, ukelele, clarinet, accordion, trombone, cello, violin, and harmonica. We could organize a fine orchestra with all these helpful instruments. But we need more violins. We shall be able to get money for more violins if action is taken immediately for the school community chest fund. Don't be bashful. Why not make public your talents, and we do mean you! So come on, studentsg let's take action and show some cooperation and interest in school activities. - ASSEMBLY SINGS For the past few years the assembly sings have come few and far between. lt is not that the pupils have lost their voices, but the failure by some to realize the necessity for such gatherings. lt is at these times that the students come in contact with one another through a common interest. lf school spirit is to become a reality rather than just talk, the pupils must get together, From time immemorial, song has bound the hearts of men. There is no better way of building up morale. LITERARY F R E E D O M I THE OBIECTIVE OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS My country 'tis of thee Sweet Land of liberty . . . . Let freedom ring. These words by Samuel Francis Smith instill patriotism in the hearts of every true American citizen. The freedom and liberty that Samuel Francis Smith refers to are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution. A discussion of the Bill of Rights has never been more timely than at present when so many countries are denied the freedom given under this document. To understand this question fully, it is necessary to know a brief history of the adoption of the Constitution and the first ten amendments to that great body of laws. Before the Constitution was adopted, the several states were governed by the Articles of Confedera- tion. This loosely-knit body of laws had no power over the states. The nation was chaotic. lt was impossible for the country to prosper under those conditions, thus, the Constitutional Convention was called. As a result of the cooperation of the ablest men of the day--Washington, Hamilton, Madison, Franklin, Morris, Randolph-we now enjoy the liberties guaranteed under the Constitution of the United States of America. When the different state conventions discussed the Constitution, many fears were expressed lest it should make the government too powerful. Some thought that the people were in danger of losing their liberties. Patrick Henry, the greatest American orator, in thunderous voice denounced the Constitution be- cause it lacked a Bill of Rights. I james Madison pledged his word that at the earliest opportunity he would use his energy toward placing into the Federal Constitution the requisite amendments guaranteeing the citizens' rights and privileges. Congress, therefore, as soon as it convened, submitted twelve amendments drawn up by james Madi- son. Ten of these articles were ratified by the States and are known as the Bill of Rights. This Bill of Rights was intended to guard the freedom of the people against the perils which had beset them just before the War of Independence. The Bill of Rights is the very core of the constitution. I might say the core itself is the first article which guarantees us four fundamental freedoms-freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of peaceful assembly. Without these freedoms democracy cannot exist. In my opinion, Article I plus Article VI, trial by jury, constitute the most important articles in the Bill of Rights. I, therefore, shall confine myself to discuss only these two articles. Although the other civil liberties are tremendously important, religious freedom is outstanding be- cause lt 2 Opens the soul of a man to the inspiration of faith. Without faith in God and, therefore, in himself, man is inevitably enslaved to the dark and poisonous forces of despair and selfishness. There is a universal recognition of the fact that Cod is the father of many different children and that each of His children worships, loves, adores, calls to Him in a different manner-each according to his own conscience. No one can deny this fact, and yet, years ago, man was told by his superior that he had to worship God as his superior worshiped Him. Today conditions are even more tragic. It is not a particular church or a particular religion that the despots hate. It is all religion, for faith in God forbids making a god out of the ruler. For this reason, the dictators of the world have organized a campaign against religion. Probably the saddest example of the denial of religious right is the persecution of the jewish race in Germany. We hear many people say, Conditions in Germany can't be so bad as we hear. To refute this state- ment, I shall quote Quentin Reynolds, who was sent to Europe to get first-hand information. He talked with German officials, jewish refugees, English benefactors alike. Reynolds recounted a few authentic incidents. 3 ln Dortmund a jew was forced to crawl three miles on his hands and knees. In Leipzig forty jews were forced to stand in a sewer up to their armpits in filth. On the Lehninstrasse, the working quarter of Berlin, a jew of seventy-five was knocked down and trampled to death. ln Nuremberg a jew, trying to defend himself, produced a passport with an American visa. He was accused of going to America only to spread propaganda. His throat was cut. I. The Story of the Constitution -Senator Ashurst-pg. 45. 2. Liberty Apr. 23, l938, How Long Will We Have Religious Liberty? pg. 6 3. CoIlicr's, Feb. ll, l939, Unwanted pg. 28 After seeing these heart-rending conditions, Reynolds cries, lf you can remain dispassionate and objective to their problem you are made of stone. Likewise, in Soviet Russia where Communism, under the noble rule of Stalin, is supreme, religious free- dom is practically non-existent. Stalin not only controls industry, but also controls the minds and the beliefs of his subjects, Stalin, like Hitler and Mussolini, focuses his attention on youth. All the despots realize that a nation is as its youth is. So, on Sunday, instead of going to catechism classes, the youth of Russia is called to national meetings-similar to the Boy Scouts of America-where he is hypnotised into believing that Communism is his God. When the dictators try to eliminate religion, they are dealing with a sensitive subject, for religion is the soul of man, the lack of which causes him to lose faith in himself and his associates. To have happiness, man must have religion. The next article, freedom of speech, l now shall discuss. Unless people are free to talk as they please, saying what they really think about governmental problems, even when they disagree with the ruling group, the citizens will have no basis for forming intelligent opinions about such problems, and will be unable to exert any real influence on their government. What does man have a mind for, but to tell others what his thoughts are? Of what value is an un- spoken thought? A man may have a wonderful idea of how some problem should be taken care of, but unless he acquaints people with his idea, the plan is practically worthless. ln the United States, through the Bill of Rights, we are urged to speak just what we think about any problem before the nation at large. However, conditions are iust the opposite in the Fascist and Communist governments. People are afraid to speak con- fidentially to their next-door neighbors, for fear that they might be pseudo-friends. Probably the most striking example of how reserved one must be, is the fact that one of Hitler's closest friends was put to death be- cause he had taken the privilege of calling Der Fuehrer by his first name. You may think this is absurd, but it is only one of the many similar cases that occur under dictatorship rule. ln Russia working conditions are very hard on the poor laborer, nevertheless, he has no complaint to make, for he would rather continue under these conditions than risk his life to take a different position. Because freedom of speech and freedom of peaceful assembly are so closely related, l shall consider this article next. Let the right of assembly be abridged, and Communism has a foothold. The freedom to discuss, to disapprove, and to criticize a government's actions is the very thing which free people consider most important. Most of the charges that Fascist governments make against democracy are based on the failure of democracy to display national unity. The dictators believe that freedom of peaceful assembly gives too many diverse opinions. On the surface, the nations living under dictatorships are strong and unified, but is is my opinion that the dictatorships are like false faces on Hallowe'eng the Fascist nations are not built upon unity, but upon fear of the power of the government, No one dares stand in front of an assembly and denounce the government. He would be immediately arrested on the pretext of insanity. lust think of all the societies we, as citizens of the United States, belong to. Each individual society has its own purpose and its own ideas on current problems. ln Germany, even labor unions are outlawed. The citizens have no way to protest against the treatment they receive. The workers are obliged to accept the conditions imposed by the dictatorships or else run the risk of landing in a concentration camp. ln the United States, when the presidential campaigns start, members of the leading parties spread propaganda every possible way. Speech after speech is delivered. Certain individuals believe in one man's plat- form, others believe in his opponent's platform. Everyone has a right to his own opinion, everyone has a right to voice his own opinion. Of course, this is not true in Germany, ltaly, Russia, and japan. You probably notice when the figures on the elections are published, that Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, and Hiranuma are elected by a decision of ninety- nine and a fraction per cent in favor, to a small per cent opposed. What happens to the small fraction who have courage enough to vote against the dictator? Your guess is as good as mine! I maintain that if an idea is so subversive that it cannot be talked about openly, it is not worthy of consideration. Probably the freedom most denied by Fascist and Communist governments is freedom of the press. l might start this paragraph by telling of a rather humorous situation in Italy, Mussolini does not like Mickey Mouse. He says that our beloved screen and comic character is a softy, and Mussolini, doesn't want his young Fascist followers to admire softies. l think in some cases that Mickey Mouse could influence the young Italians along better lines that does ll Duce. . So rigid is the censorship of the press in Germany, Russia, ltaly, and other totalitarian states, that the public is kept in complete darkness about things the government does not care to have them know. Perhaps the most important source of reliable news is through the foreign radio. lt is illegal in Germany to listen to Moscow broadcasts, and anyone caught doing so risks being sent to a concentration camp. Some very brave people, however, in the secrecy of their rooms, turn on the radio very low, always cautious to prevent the broadcast from being heard in the next apartment. In Germany, Dr. joseph Goebbels, Minister of Propaganda, has set up Chambers dealing with each aspect of cultural life-literature, press, broadcasting, theater, music, art, films. Membership in one of these Chambers is compulsory. Thus, l5,000 German journalists have become virtually official propagandists, and a deadly uniformity has settled over the press. Quite recently, a journalist on the Borsen-Leitung was jailed for life because he showed foreigners the type of instructions received from the Ministry of Propaganda by editors, the plea being that it was against the State interest to tell outsiders how strictly the German Press is controlled. Goebbels even attempts to control the foreign Press. Since he came into power, he has expelled from Germany sixteen members of the Foreign Press Association, the majority of them for criticisms which would evoke no notice in most countries. As a result of such censorship, the mass of Germans has absolutely no idea of what is happening in the outside world. l shall conclude this topic by quoting William F. Russell, dean of Teachers College, Columbia Uni- versity. Nothing pleases the Communists more, nothing advertises them so much, nothing wins them more converts, than violation of the democratic principles of free speech, free assembly, and free press. We Americans find it hard to believe that accused citizens lif they can be called citizensj under dic- tatorships are denied the privilege of immediate trial by jury. This thought takes me back to the days of the reign of the guillotine in France. At that time there was wholesale execution, without trial by jury, of the common people. We tried to excuse their behavior by using the age-old expression, They weren't civilized. This expression could just as easily be applied to the Fascist and Communist governments, for men are killed, or else thrown into concentration camps without so much as a reason for this action. Day after day we hear of examples of denial of trial by jury. In Germany, the jews and Catholics are thrown into prison by the hundred, without even the thought of a trialg in Russia, those who still cling to democratic ideas and ideals are either thrown into prison-or secretly killed without a trial. The right of a trial by jury makes a person feel that he can defend himself if he is unjustly accused. This privilege is one of the greatest factors in determining whether or not a country is democratic. l doubt if any European can realize until he has been in America how much difference it makes to the happiness of any one to feel that all around him, in all classes of society, and in all parts of the country, there exist in such ample measure so many of the external conditions of happiness, guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. To whom does this denial of the civil liberties of citizens by Fascism and Communism offer a challenge? Throughout my essay l have made reference to the fact that the Fascist and Communist rulers appeal to the youth of their countries. We must fight the dictators with their own methods, The denial of the Bill of Rights offers a direct challenge to the youth of America. Are we going to accept this challenge? Are we going to preserve our Democracy? Are we going to heed the words, Build thee more stately mansions? Or, are we going to succumb to the rule of a despot? That is our challenge! At this point I quote Dr. William H. johnson, Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools. As l came down to my office, yesterday, l paused for a few moments to watch some workmen as they labored in the erection of a new and beautiful building. Great cranes swung the giant beams into place high over my head. Tiny creatures, seeming no bigger than ants, placed brick on brick against a background of floating cloud. At my feet, other workmen sweated as they mixed the mortar that held those distant bricks in place. A hundred other people paused as I did to watch the magic with which a great and good idea unfolded itself into a creation of nobility and grandeur. ln direct contrast to this scene, let us imagine that we are in another section of this same city. l see a building, not a very old one. Several years ago this building was the home of a large and wealthy family. l am told by a passer-by that that family had mingled with an unsatisfactory class of people. The inferior drove out the blue blood. My new acquaintance further assures me that with the taking over of the property by the inferior family, the value of the property has decreased until today the real estate being worthless, it is being torn down for scrap wood. Let us come back to reality. ls the youth of America going to build up, or is it going to tear down? The house that l referred to in my imaginary picture was, in its day, very concrete. lf the building had had proper care, it still would have its mighty strength. Similarly, our United States has been built of fine strong materials-built to remain standing. lt is the duty of the youth of America to do the patch-work when repairs are necessary to keep our mighty building standing, straight and strong. Today this building is greatly in need of repairs. Fascism and Communism appear to be gaining a foothold in the world, When we realize that the personal freedoms our forefathers worked so hard to get are being denied under Fascist and Communist rule, we assure ourselves that we never want to be ruled by either of these two types of government. Very soon, we, the youth of America, will be the leaders of our government. We must prepare our- selves now for our future lives. We must not allow ourselves to become lazy about our duties as citizens, for when the people give up their duties and privileges, the dictator has the opportunity to step in and take over control of the government. Another duty of the youth is to keep well informed on current eventsg for to carry out our ideals we must have a complete knowledge of the political, social, and economic problems of our country and the world. We must build ourselves, as well as our mansion, to be stately and strong. The strength of a nation depends on the strength of its people. This is our problem. No one else can solve it for us. Are we going to build up, or are we going to tear down? After discussing the demerits of the Fascist and Communist countries in connection with the Bill of Rights, l can think of no better way to conclude my essay than to quote the famous words of Henry Van Dyke, So it's home again, and home again, America for me! My heart is turning home again, And there l long to be, In the land of youth and freedom Beyond the ocean bars, Where the air is full of sunlight And the flag is full of stars. r BIBLIOGRAPHY Weekly News Review Vol XVII No. l4, l2fl2f38 pg. 3 lbid lbid No. l9, lf3Of39 pg. 3 lbid lbid No. l7, lfl6f39 pg. 3 lbid lbid No. 9, ll! 7138 pg. 6 The Popular Educator No. 4 Design for a Modern Democracy pp. 298, 299 Scudder, Horace: A New History of the U. S. Butler, Sheldon Er Co., l884 pp. 246-250 Scudder, Horace: Scudder's History of the U. S. Butler, Sheldon G Co. l897 pp. l9l, 205 Sokalsky, G. E. How Long Will We Have Religious Freedom? Liberty Vol. I5 No. l7, 4f23f38 pp. 5, 6 Reynolds, Q. Unwanted ColIier's 2111139 pp. l2, l3, 28, 30 Bloom, Sol: The Story of the Constiuttion 7f28f37 pp.44-46 johnson, W. H. Build Thee More Stately Mansions World Horizons Vol. 2 No. 4 l2f38 pp. I6-l7-49 Bill of Rights Scholastic H7139 Wunderlich, F. 'lt's A Man's World In Germany Reader's Digest 2138 pp. 92-93 Mann, T. The Coming Victory of Democracy Reader's Digest lOf38 pp. 7l-74 Adams, F. P. The Freedom of the Press Reader's Digest 5f38 pp. lO9, llO Roberts, Stephen H. The House That Hitler Built Reader's Digest 5f38 pp. ll2-l28 ' ANNE NELLIGAN '39 WAS FLANDERS FIELD IN VAlN? Another Armistice has rolled around, and with it the eternal round of memories, some bitter and some sweet. Was Flanders Field in vain? To those who say No , What good did it do? , This havoc merely plunged the world into chaos, out of which it hasn't crawled yet , Flanders Field was in vain! In l9l7, three hundred out of the seven hundred enrolled students of Notre Dame volunteered. I wonder how many are alive-and happy. In l9l7, many others volunteered. Brave, weren't they? But they did not realize the true horror of war, nor did they realize what the outcome might beg if they had, one-half of them would not have volunteered. There was the idealistic group who went for patriotism, there was the romantic group who volunteered for the glory of war, but this is medieval. There is no glory in modern warfare! On the Western Front many geniuses died, men who could be put to good advantage now: scientists, great doctors, mathematicians, psychologists, and statesmen. My aunt's sweetheart, a professor at Durham at the age of twenty, a graduate of four colleges lwithout high school educationl, a genius of mathematics and sciences-he was one of all those Dluckv marines pulverized to bits in the Meuse-Argonne. ln l9l7, lthe Americans were already established in Francel the American hospitals had erected bases on the front lines, the Red Cross on the roof of a building was sacred, or they thought so. One November night a buzz of planes was heard. The enemy, of course! Every one else was in a dither, but those under the illuminated Red Cross were snug and secure. The bombing started, the next day members of a neighboring first aid station looked out. Somehow the sky-line was altered. They walked around: since it was their first experience with air-raids, they were curious. They came to a tree, it was decorated with legs and arms of human beings, well splattered with blood and pieces of clothing. A nightmare but true. More Americans bite the dust. This incident was related in the memoirs of an American nurse who was in the nearby first-aid sta- tion. This mere story will not impress many people. lwasn't much impressed, at first, but through personal experience, I have profited. ln Worcester State hospital there are the shell-shocked veterans-the after- math of beautiful manhood. The American Legion Auxiliary of our town visits the hospital every year with an entertainment. There was music. One vet sat there rocking back and forth, going through the precise motions of reloading a gun. When you get home, you are startled by the stark injustice of it all. In Rutland are the gassed remnants suffering the horrible agonies of tuberculosis. The Auxiliary goes here at Christmas. One visits the very sick men with cigarettes and Christmas presents. Some are so bad that they can scarcely talk out loud. They are appalled, two comrades had died that day. As the months go by, more and more die off. The overseas men who are not shell-shocked, who do not have tuberculosis or who have not lost an arm or leg or two, or their eyesight, have very bad nerves. I have seen some go almost hysterical if you should drop a pan cover-memories. Overseas men never talk about the horrors-memories again. I have never heard my father boast of his service, nor have I heard him say anything of the terrors over there . He was in the army in l9l4 and went to Mexico with Gen. lohn I. Pershing-and so overseas. He will revive all the funny stories but nothing of the horror of it. Not everyone has the opportunity to get the precious little of that awful battle as I have. A good friend of our family went crazy a few weeks ago-too heavy a strain on too sensitive nerves. He was a vet . Up the street, a few houses from us, lived a shell-shocked man from New York, who suffered the ravages of tuberculosis as a result of gas. He died last july. He suffered. He would always pace the floor, the street, wherever he happened to be standing, with a wild look in his eyes, an indescribable look of hunted pain on his face as he strained every muscle upward as if to draw away from that ever-present dread. Twenty long years of suffering! Each one a beautiful creation, subjected to that long time! l'd much rather die on the field. Flanders Field was in vain. If it had insured the world's safety for Democracy, we'd overlook the lossy but on the twentieth anniversary of the Armistice, we find the world in just the same condition, if not worse. Instead of Democracies. dictators grew out of the Warg depressions followed. What a hopeless dilemna. ln the event of another World War, I do not believe that our American boys will fight on foreign soil to be blown to bits, snatched right off the face of the earth with no mortal trace of their existence, for that is what it amounts to. We cannot afford to go to war and be among the rest to acquire a dictatorship. What we want is freedom, peace, and democracy, now and forever. We do not want another manslaughter. Flanders was in vain!! GLORIA HAM EL '39 M I RACLES Though the earth slowly revolves, there is never a day that passes without revealing to us the various majestical beauties of Nature. The long icicles, like crystal daggers, hanging down from the trees, the ice- covered lake. sprinkled with snow-diamonds, the sweet incense of newly-budded trees: the gentle waving and tossing of downy pussy-willows in the breeze, the faint chuckles and gurgles of a streamlet trickling through a meadow, the moon, like a silver-robed shepherdess, guarding the winking stars: the trees, in early autumn, waving their brighlty-colored tresses to the world-all these show that beauty is everywhere. FRANCES IURALEWICZ '40 PERSONALITY IN THE HANDSHAKE How few of us realize that many distinct types of people are identified by the manner in which they shake hands. First is the type who nearly crushes your hand. Surprising, but true, this handshake is not generally given by a large person, but is used by very energetic ones. Then we next notice the other extreme whose handclasp is almost clammy, giving you the feeling of having contacted something nearly lifeless, indicating a very timid type. Probably held up to most ridicule is the so-called society handshaker, who insists on grasping the tips of your fingers and lifting them high in the air before shaking. This is very formal and leaves a feeling of insincerity. A type not at all popular might be called the pumper, who after getting a firm grip on your hand, starts shaking furiously in a perpendicular manner. Then we sometimes meet the person who from a sense of superiority condescends barely to touch the finger tips. Not to be overlooked is Teddy Shy, who nervously laughs while shoving his hand in your direction for a flcety shake. I havelmet certain nervous people who shake hands several times, not realizing they had already done so. Another type is the one who holds on to your hand so long that you wonder if he has any idea of giving it back at all. This type could hardly be called bashful. We cannot help knowing by the friendly handshake of certain types that they are sincere and their grip is one that carries with it confidence. BARBARA HAYTON '40 THE STAIRS OF DESTINY It was a hot blinding sun that shone in on Ying Sue one sultry summer afternoon. She made a lovely picture as she sat there apparently in deep thought. Her silky black hair, drawn tightly back, revealed a high forehead and large dark eyes, which at this moment, gleamed black with a burning intensity. The long curled lashes above them were wet with recent tears, which threatened to overflow again at the slightest pro- vocation. The nostrils of the small tip-tilted nose were dilated, and the tiny rose-bud mouth was quivering. All of a sudden as if a bright thought had come to comfort her, she sprang up with a graceful movement and smiled wistfully. Going to a latticed window, she flung it open with a gay little laugh, that sounded like a tinkling of silver bells, yet had a note of sadness in it, and stretched like a tired kitten. The cool air that rushed in seemed to put more life into the lithesome body with its soft round curves. After a few minutes she walked softly across the room to where a low lacquered couch reclined against the wall. Sinking down onto the satin-coverlet, she recollected the events of the day before. After much persuasion she had finally gained the consent of her august father to accompany her old nurse, Armah, to the market-place. Towards late afternoon, loaded with bundles, Armah and she had started on their homeward journey through the crowded city streets. Turning a sharp corner, she had coll- ided with an old blind beggar. Among the staring crowd which had gathered was a youth who walked over and courteously helped her up. As he turned away and continued to resume his former course, she walked up to him, much to the chagrin of her sharp-eyed nurse, and earnestly said. lf it would not trouble you in any way, I would like to have you continue the rest of the way home with me. I'm sure my honorable father would like to reward you for your kind assistance to me today. Looking down at her with much surprise, the youth replied. I accept the kind invitation with great pleasure, but let there be no more talk of a reward. As they happened to pass under brightly-colored lantern near her home, she glanced up at him. His hair was a soft black, overshadowing dark level brows. I hope I may have the joy of seeing you again, he said politely. At the statement Ying Sue's eyes saddened. Before more could be said, however, they had reached her home, and Armah hustled her away, leaving the youth staring after her in bewilderment. Upon the arrival of Armah, Ying Sue was startled out of her reverie. Your honorable father commands your presence at once, stated Armah in her stilted voice. A uniformed servant announced her arrival as she came in and kowtowed low to her father. You sent for me, most honorable father, she said. At her question his austere demeanor changed but slightly. Yes, I sent for you. It is time for you to start your preparations for the morrow, which, if the Gods permit, will commence and end with success. That is all. You may go. At noon next day two of her women came and helped her don her scarlet wedding-gown. They then left her in silence. Several times she looked expectantly toward a delicately carved door on the further side of the room. Behind it ran a staircase of fifteen steps covered with red velvet. Her betrothed was to ascend these steps to see his bride for the first time. As she heard soft footsteps coming nearer, she stood up. The door opened and a tall, lithe form stepped into the room. With a gasp of astonishment Ying Sue recognized him as the youth who had brought her home the preceding day. At her sigh of pleasure they turned and walked down the stairs, unmindful of what Kismet or Destiny held for them in the future. LEONA REARICK '40 MY IOB One day when I was small boy, I sat on a pile of lumber and watched some men building a bridge. It was very interesting to me to see that big steam shovel or crane working. Being interested in the mech- anics of things, I was fascinated by the various machines. I then wished I were a workman on this bridge so that I could run all of them. With more joy than sorrow that day has come. The feeling towards these great machines has changed considerably. The first few days of my job I spent working around these machines. just as this task was becoming monotonous to me, I was transferred to the cement buggy. Oh, was I glad! When the plat- form is Ievel, this job is not hard, although it is tiresome. When, however, the platform is at an angle, each load of cement taken with these buggies is nearly a day's work. When one has pushed one of these buggies loaded for about three hundred times in one day, he begins to tire. Not one single minute is wasted. The other workers as well as I use every spare second to rest. These spare seconds are not numerous. For two weeks or so I could be found in the forms puddling cement. This is more than a strenuous task. Fatigue cannot describe the weariness we suffer, but can we complain? We are never made to rush, the pace is automatically set. We must keep up with the pace of the cement mixer. My present job is that of a cement puddler. That is working the cement in the forms or mixing the trap rock with the sand and cement. The hardest part of this is to walk in it. Everyone knows how mud will pull his rubbers off when he steps into it. The suction pulls them off. Then you can realize the pull on my legs to be knee deep in this liquid cement. After seven or eight hours of this, I am fatigued beyond belief, but I still have to drive home and do another two hours' work. After this I crawl to bed and stay there until morning, enjoy- ing every second of sleep I get. Working in the afternoon enables me to learn a trade, and at the same time complete my high school education, which in the economic world today is almost a necessity. Although it is hard to do both at the same time, l shall be greatly pleased to know that I already have a job the day I graduate. ARMAND LACHANCE '39 FOIBLES OF AMERICA: CHARLIE McCARTHY Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen. This is the National Broadcasting Company presenting the one and only Charlie McCarthy, coming to you on the air every Sunday evening at 8:00 o'cIock, giving each and every one a full hour of fun and laughter. Hello, Bergen. Good evening, Charlie. Why aren't you doing your homework? Oh, I was admiring Claudette Colbert. You know what, Bergen? She must like me. She has come regularly since I came on the air. Oh-oh! I don't doubt it, Charlie, but let's get back to more serious matters. What do you want to be, Charlie? l'm going to be a doctor and cure Colbert's heart trouble. You can't be a doctor if you neglect studying Latin. You must know it inside and out. Well, I don't think I'lI be a doctor. I might not even get a chance, as that profession is over- crowded anyway. What are you going to be, then? l'm going to be an architect and design CoIbert's house. You must know your arithmetic to be an architect. Well, I don't think I'Il be an architect, either. That profession is overcrowded. Make up your mind, Charlie. You should prepare early in life. I think I'II be a loafer. ' That profession certainly is overcrowded. Bergen, do you like Mortimer IBergen's new dummyl better than you like me? No, Charlie, I like you better. Then, why do you make me study, when you don't care whether he does or not? Because you have brains, and he hasn't. Why, surely, I can plainly see that. Yes, Charlie, l'Il always like you better. It will always be Bergen and McCarthy. Yes, yes. It will always be McCarthy and Bergen. Charlie McCarthy will come back to you on the air next Sunday at the same time. This is the National Broadcasting Company saying Good-night. FRANCES IURALEWICZ '40 THE AMERICAN SCENE I left the jolly Thames and the Atlantic behind me as I strolled leisurely down the gangplank into that crazy, mad atmosphere called New York. To think that I have heard so much about America, and am now actually about to delve into the midst of it. But probably, I mused, I shall be very much disappointed because Americans can't enioy all the queer things I have heard they do. But I was destined to think differ- enly soon. I reached my hotel exhausted and slightly sick to my stomach after twenty minutes of trying in vain to stay on the seat while the driver slammed on his brakes and sent me careening against the front seat. The fellow must have been in a frightful hurry! I zoomed up twenty-seven flights to my suite. Breath-taking things--Manhattan elevators! I awoke bright and early, impatient to see for myself if Americans were as crazy as I had been told they were. Everywhere on the menu--orange juice and toast--ham and eggs and orange juice. There really was no getting away from it, I must have orange juice. I glanced around at other breakfasters and they seemed to enjoy it immensely. Did I say all? All except a young mother with her small ward who didn't care for his. But he was quickly quieted with a threat of having to eat twice his share of spinach for lunch. I did not understand the reference to Popeye, How ignorant I was. Now I am very learned in the aspects of American movies. I soon found out that children ate spinach to be like Popeye, and teased their nurses to take them to Walt Disney's latest accomplishment, Ferdinand the Bull. I decided to take in this matinee and saw, on the same program, the dummy that has set these people agog from the Pacific to the Atlantic-- Charlie McCarthy. Rather, I caught glimpses of it from behind a pile of funny doughnuts piled row on row. My word, it must be a hat! Otherwise it wouldn't be perched on a young woman's head. Or would it? And the coiffures they wear are simply unbelievable. If I am to believe my eyes, fashion seems to be going backward in years instead of forward. Women's hair styles are distinctly those of the l800's, and their skirts are up to the after-the-war level. Sauntering downtown sometime later, I saw a Dutch woman clunking along. Imagine my surprise on learning that she was an American. Wooden shoes, of all things, seem to be another crazy thing Americans go for. Someone jostled me in the crowd and I heard very clearly the clinking of tin. A charm bracelet, it was, with every kind of image on it from cigarette package to Mickey Mouse. With a Whyn't cah watch who yer shovin , she shuffled off. I passed an amusement palace on a side street, and, to my amazement, saw two prostrate forms being carried out, and learned that they had just won first prize in a jitterbug contest. Such violence, I learned, is recreation. I plodded slowly along toward my hotel, pondering the events of the day, muttering repeatedly to my- self, I wouIdn't have believed it! I thought there couIdn't possibly be much more, How wrong I was. I retired early to get some sleep, or so I thought. No sooner had I snapped off my light when the blaring of- my-neighbor's radio fell on my sensitive ears. For one whole half hour I had to endure the squeals of the one and only Swing lt, Brothers. By the time the radio was turned off, a shrilling sob-sister cried, Don't leave me, Don't leave me, so vehemently that I couldn't imagine what it was this time. But when static rumbled forth, I realized that my neighbor on the other side of me had a radio too. For the life of me, I really can't understand whether she enjoyed it or had a different motive. I finally realized that the only way I could get some sleep was to stuff cotton in my ears. The next day I hired me a petro-wagon and arrived at Saratoga Springs just in time to see the races. In the five minutes I waited for the send-off two middle-aged woman at my side educated me fully in the art of installment buying. I wasn't surprised at anything any more. Between races I thought l'd get a spot of tea. In answer to my request, the stand attendant said. Sorry mister, we ain't got tea, just hot dogs and hamburgers. . How about some soda pop to go with it? I raised my eyebrows and must have looked very skeptical because he quickly assured me they were the swellegant. I took a chance and ate a hot dog, and to my surprise, it was good! It was an exciting day, and although I didn't win anything, I had fun playing the ponies. When I walked toward my car, I overheard one man say: l'm coming out tomorrow. But tomorrow's Sunday, said his companion. Yeah, I know. I want to come here once and see how it feels not to lose money. I spent the evening in my neighbor's apartment learning the art of playing a good game of Chinese Checkers. So this is America. My WORD! SHIRLEY BURNHAM '39 PEGGY'S DIPLOMACY Peggy Davidson stood with her hands shoved deep into the pockets of her blue flannel slacks. She tapped the toe of her sport oxford and gazed around her. It was a large, cheerful room with a blazing fire in the fireplace, comfortable chairs, and a huge table laden with magazines. Cozy, she thought. Mother has done wonders with this run-down little cottage so soon. Then she said aloud, Come, on Happy. Her black, shaggy dog followed her. A tour of inspection should follow, Happy. Do you realize that we've been here for two days and we haven't even explored the grounds? After leisurely strolling around, they came to the very edge of their property and stood leaning against a high fence. Yonder, Happy, live our neighbors, the wealthy Foranders. Happy, what couldn't we do with one- tenth of their immense fortune? g I wonder just what you would do? A voice said, and a young man stepped forward. Peggy looked into the deepest and bluest eyes that she had ever seen, but there was bitterness in them she decided. Accomplish things, he repeated and then laughed. Why bother to accomplish things when you don't have to? Oh, l want to be a success at something don't you? No, I can't say as I do. Oh, Peg said rather disgustedly. Now, l suppose that I have been tried, convicted, and executed in your mind? he said grimly. Not as bad as that. I merely thought, Here is a spoiled son of the rich. Faults--no ambition and too much money. Peggy said unkindly. A deep red spread over the boy's features. So sorry to bore you with the tale of my young life, he replied sarcastically. Peggy laughed, Don't be angry. By the way, I'm your neighbor, Peggy Davidson. I'm Kurt Forander, and are you going to live here? he inquired eagerly. Yes, answered Peggy, and I intend to make our living here. Make your living on an acre of land? he said incredulously. Yes, Peggy replied, amused. I'm turning the acre into a poultry farm. A poultry farm adioining the Colonel's rose garden! he exclaimed and burst into a loud shout of laughter. Save some of the laughter until tomorrow when the carpenters arrive to build the chicken coops, Peggy advised as she turned, whistled to her dog, and walked towards her house. Two weeks later Pegy took a very business-like letter from the mail box which informed her that her house had been sold as the Colonel himself, taking his morning ride, approached. Miss Davidson, l believe, he inquired politely. Yes, Peggy said. Miss Davidson, I am your new landlord and l do not like chickens. Those confounded roosters of yours would waken the dead, he said bluntly. Peggy held her anger, quickly deciding that sweetness might have more effect on the gruff, old gentleman. I'm so sorry if they have disturbed you, sir. if the chickens aren't gone in two weeks, I will have to ask you to leave and may those ear-splitting roosters be the first to go. Then the Colnoel rode on. Peggy stood by the gate, watching his retreating figure. Suddenly her eyes glowed, and a smile crept into her face. Diplomacy, Peggy, she said aloud, the gruff old colonel's one weak spot is his son, who is on your side. Beginning this afternoon Kurt Forander becomes a poultry man. After two weeks of working and sweating together over the chickens Kurt Forander was as interested in the welfare of the chickens as she. Now, she decided, is a good time to tell Kurt of his father's threats. Peggy told him of these threats and how much the farm meant to her and her mother. Kurt merely laughed and said, So the distinguished guests of the Foranders can't stand chickens? Well, we'll see about that. So long, Peggy. Kurt walked towards his home. Early the next morning when Kurt reported to work, he was accompanied by his father. The Colonel walked up to Peggy with his hand outstretched. Miss Davidson, I want to congratulate you, first, because you actually made my lazy son work, and, second, bceause you outwitted me. Peggy took the colonel's hand and smiled into the eyes which were kindly regarding her. Say this is great, Kurt said enthusiastically. Then the three of them, talking happily, walked towards Peggy's house for a belated breakfast. MARIORIE CAREY '40 WOODS AT NIGHT A pale moon shines through a mass of gigantic trees, sighing and whispering their tales of woe. At the feet of these trees inquisitive bushes gossip and pry, talking about each other in an old-maid-like fashion. Babbling on its way, the little brook's transparent water lends a bright contrast to the brown earth with its gray piles of brush lying here and there. Stealthy footsteps are heard .... some starved animal out for lunch .... Now a fox's stacatto barking echoes ominously, cutting the air with its sharp edge. A screech owl tunes up on his tour of the woods, then silence, then more crackling of the underbrush--probably limmie Skunk is bug-hunting. Silence again, and it is at this time that I realize how spooky the woods are at night. PAULINE HAMEL '4l AN UNLIGHTED STREET The dragon shut his mouth with a snap wlfen the door of the street car closed behind me. Alone, in a dark street! Was that a rumbling train or one of the membcrs of the dragon's digestive system? A light, as if from a comet, whizzed by me. Was it a car with its two eyes beaming at me or another victim in a white raincoat? A melodious whistle sounded close by me. Was it a car's herald or a note of satisfaction from that which held me prisoner? Something hurt my foot. Was it a rough cobblestone or one of this mon- ster's msiplaced ribs? Two flashes of light, evidently playing tag with each other glided past me. Two more victims? Perhaps they had seen two cars. Light again! Had the dragon put me aside for a more tender morsel, or was I actually standing at the soda fountain? PRlSC.lLLA JONES '4l TWELFTH HOUR The room had an air of mystery. It was almost midnight, and the pale moon sent the murky shadows of the great oaks creeping stealthily through the windows. Murder is bent toward the murkier shadows in the furthest corners of the room. A bat whirred against a broken window, then went wheeling on to nowhere. An owl screeched a warning, then a cloud crossed the moon, leaving the room in tense darkness. There came a knock on the door--the knob turned slowly--then entered--a skeleton! He clanked sedately and in a deep voice broke the stillness, Now if someone will please turn on the lights, we will have refreshments! It was a Hallowe'en party. GLENNA HARROLD '42 BY THE SEA lt was a perfect afternoon. Lavender-winged gulls soared and dived above the sand dunes which were patched with the shadows of drifting snowy clouds. The out-going tide exposed its sea-weedy, tin-can strcwn shore, and trailed fringes of white foam as it ebbed in curling amber-green waves. Beyond stretched an indigo sea, the color of amethyst where it met the horizon. Dropping behind the highest dune, the sun splashed the sky with crimson, lemon, orange, fluffs of mauve, and scarfs of rose. The after-glow tinted the roofs of the sedate old houses which bordered the sea, brightened the black bands on their white chimneys, and transformed windows into molten sheets of brass and copper. Columns of smoke from wood fires spiraled and spread. An undefinable hint of spring hovered in the soft, salty air as l drank in the beauty of the scene. HELEN BOYDAK '4l THEY DO NOT SPEAK OUR LANGUAGE Today in the United States the American people are greatly concerned with the various foreign organizations in our Country. Take, for example, the Bund organization, controlled by Adolf Hitler. People are alarmed over this Nazi movement in our own country. Their recent display in Madison Square Garden has greatly agitated every American citizen, We are grateful for the freedom of speech offered to us, but, on the other hand, we can't in the least way appreciate a Hitler campaign in our country. lf the real Ameri- cans could have done what they wished, probably, those few hundred Nazi-loving aliens would have been loaded onto ships bound for Germany, where their loyalty and support of Naziism would be welcomed. Here they could live and enjoy themselves by paying enormous taxes for armaments in return for being able to say Heil Hitler, give the popular Nazi salute with their arms, and wave the Nazi flag to their hearts' content. We have no room for them in America, and the sooner they realize this the better. Another group of undesirable people is the lewish refugees. We feel sympathetic towards them. We realize their unhappiness at the loss of home, country, and life earnings. Of course, there is no excuse for their unjust treatment. Perhaps we are being unfair and selfish, but we can't see why we should have hundreds of them here. After all there are thousands of American citizens seeking employment. Thousands of high school students are being graduated every year. Naturally they should be provided for first. Even though we pity these refugees who have suffered mercilessly at the hands of Hitler's brutal men, we have no room for them here. The opportunities in America should be offered to Americans first. MARIORIE CAREY '40 RANDSBURG Once, several years ago I visited a real, honest-to-goodness gold-mining town. lt was Randsburg, California, situated on the Mojave Desert, and home town of one of the country's richest gold mines. We travelled through miles of sage, mesquite, cacti, and stunted cedar, passed through the town of Mojave, famed in many a story, and arrived in Randsburg rather late. That night we were unable to see much of the town which was to be our home for some time to come. In the morning we were all anxious to be up and off to the mine, but first the town took our atten- tion. lt was a real boom town , wide open and roaring when a strike was made, silent and almost deserted when the ore was panning slowly. From our windows we could see it all, with many, many miles of desert, a surrounding mountain range and the hole-in-the-ground that represented the Yellow Aster thrown in. A railroad made its meandering way to this blossom of the fair desert, bringing in once a week a mixed mail, freight and passenger train of ancient and unknown vintage. The town boasted a school with something like thirty students of assorted sizes, a church, a library, ll think the title was through courtesy onlyl, several stores, all with the false fronts shown in thrilling Westerns, and a small dingy place called a hotel. There was also a building which sold gasoline, but no one would make the mistake of calling it a filling station. During the day we hiked out to the mine, a distance of two or three miles. The air was as clear as crystal, and the spellbinding mountains took on different hues every time we glanced at them. Frightened jack-rabbitts scurried away from us, and once a rattler sounded his warning. The sage was dusty and nice smelling. Pieces of glass were a lovely shade of lavender, caused by long exposure in the sun, combined with the actions of radium in the soil. I loved every minute of that hike. Natives of the town told us the altitude was 3,000 feet and that the mountains rose 3,500 feet above the town. That, mind you, in the midst of one of America's most famous deserts. But the altitude wasn't the most surprising thing. During the night a raging blizzard hit the town, enveloping it in a thick, white blanket. Not long after the bliziard I had the bad luck to become ill, and so we had to leave Randsburg. In spite of all its peculiarities, I loved the town, and the desert cast its spell over me. Always since then I have longed to go back, Quien sabe? Perhaps someday I shall. ARLINE BARKER '4l INDIAN STREAM If one follows the worn, narrow path that starts at the corner of the East Meadow, he will come to a picturesque, cool brook that I have named Indian Stream. My reason for so naming it is that as the water flows, it seems to run silently along, like the careful, cautious steps of an Indian warrior. Indian Stream is surrounded by a small wood of pine and oak trees. The path stops abruptly at a spot under one of the tall oak trees. Under this tree is a large flat rock that serves me as a seat. On warm sum- mer days, I come to this spot and sit on that rock with a feeling of protection and contentedness as the tall, majestic forms whisper and sway above me. Usually I take along a fishing pole, and my patience is always rewarded with three or four trout. However, fish are not the only living things that interest me. Chipmunks and squirrels seem to use this spot for their rendezvous, also. They chatter and scold while jumping about on the stones and moss that form a bank along the shore of the stream. One August day when I sought my comforting hiding place, I noticed that a new woodland friend had joined my group. He was a timid creature, and at first darted into the thicket on my approach, but as the days went by, this little brown, white-tailed rabbit, would sit by and watch me with curious, snapping black eyes. I usually brought a lunch and tossed crumbs to the squirrels and Chipmunks, so on this day, I gave the new-comer a few. He took them with great enthusiasm, and I knew I had gained a new friend. As the months went by, I saw my stream hushed and stilled by the glistening smooth ice of the cold winter. Then in the spring the stream would once again be free, and gradually it would flow undisturbed over the stones. I enjoy this season most, because the brook in springtime brings a sense of life awakening, serene, and steadfast. Again Summer, with her soothing, warm sunlight and beautiful wild flowers, would make my secluded spot seem like a peaceful little world, shut off from the dusty, suffocating atmosphere of the cities and towns that seemed so far away. I am quite sure, if one does follow that path at the corner of East Meadow, he will spend a restful day while his cares and worries flow along with the rippling water, until they disappear around the bend, to be lost soon in the mighty ocean. CLAIRE BOUSQUET '40 - f I-.de f-A -it 5 VALUES IN LIFE THAT I CONSIDER WORTHWHILE A sound mind in a sound body is part of the Boy Scouts' creed. lt seems to me that there are few things in life of greater value than this. A sound mind is necessary to make the decisions which govern a person's destiny. The ability to think clearly and intelligently carries one successfully through the crises of life. It helps a person to choose the right friends, for the happiness of one's life depends largely upon his circle of friends. An intelligent mind appreciates the cultural side of life. A cultured person enjoys books, music, and artg therefore, he is never lonesome because he has beautiful things to think about. He has made his life more than a hollow shellg he has filled it with beauty. Good health is another value of life. A healthy person has a sane outlook on life. He is able to see the cheerful things in life and cope with difficult situations which he must face as he chooses his life's work. I believe that every boy and girl should form, during his youth, a set of health habits, and follow them regularly. Once these habits are formed in youth, they become a part of us. ln order to achieve success, we must present to the world a good physical appearance. This also includes neatness, good grooming, and good dress habits, as well as health. Religion should play a large part in making one's life broader. lt helps us to overcome the sordid things in life and think more about the good in people. lt teaches us kindness, gentleness, honesty, and sincerity, all the finer qualities of life. lt gives us strength and guidance, something on which to found our lives. In this poem Thanatopsis William Cullen Bryant has beautifully expressed his conception of what we should strive to attain through right living. As my ideals are embodied in this poem, l will quote the last stanza. So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan, which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams. DOROTHY KELLEY '39 SPRING Spring is not only the time when all vegetation starts anew, but when the people as a whole are rejuvenated. Spring, coming like a maiden, touches everyone with her youth, lighting the sparks of hope into flames. What are the first signs of spring? When the Maiden Spring flings her golden tresses, forming the dandelion, the first sign of spring has appeared. Her eyes are the heavens-clouds like gobs of ice cream on a platter of hyacinth blue. Her breath is the wind that stirs the stillness of the inanimate obiects. With her gown of shimmering green, she clothes the trees that stood gaunt and bare throughout the winter. The air is sprinkled with perfume as this bright goddess brings thrills of old delight. First, we hear the rhythmic choir of the frogs. Then we hear the crickets who strum their tiny mandolins. A silver-toned 'thrush or two, harbored in a canopied and arched tree, send a wild sweet tone now and then. The streams gurgle and leap and form silent pools so that one's hands itch to fit the rod together.. Here enchanting dusk has enveloped all loveliness in a golden sunset. Deeper and deeper it burned tawny mountains with gold on their crests and tawny clouds with gold on their curling feathers. Maiden Spring's first sunset lay like a picture. FRANCES IURALEWICZ '40 AUTUMN There is melancholy music in autumn. The leaves float sadly about with a look of peculiar desolation, and fall with a sigh. And then, they are swept on with a rustle over the naked harvest fields, and whirl about in the eddies of the blast. ln the chill of the evening sometimes the moaning of those withered leaves presses down on one's heart like a sorrow. As the frost creeps to and fro among the leaves it, too, has a somber ministry, and in the dead of a clear night when the moon smiles on the silent ghastly earth below, one can hear its crystals shoot, as if the moon beams were splintering on the ground like arrows. While the warm winds are yet stealing back occasionally, like regrets of the departed summer, there will come a soft rain or a heavy mist. Then everything is bare and desolate, ready when the north wind returns with its sleek ice and snow and from the branches once covered with mirthful green leaves now hand frozen drops of frost like will-set gems. Autumn has always fascinated me because Nature has many deep mysteries during this season. ROSE URBAN '40 THE MAGICIAN Winter walks abroad. Over the ancient, rugged hills and secluded glens he stealthily creeps, leaving behind him a trail of frosty white that sparkles and dances beneath a cold, bleak sun. From his hoary nostrils he breathes forth great gusts of whipping, blinding snow, filling the world with dazzling whiteness. Relentlessly he wields his slender wand over shimmering lakes and miniature pools transforming them into solid blocks of smoky grey. With purposeful tread he crushes the land into bareness. Swiftly and delicately he encrusts the naked forests with a thin feathery mass of minute crystals. Without warning he draws the sable cloak of night across the heavens, plunging the world into empty darkness. LEONA REARICK '40 AN AVALANCHE Without warning smoke mushroomed from the base of a high cliff that crowned the slope. There was a yellowish flash and a shattering roar. A huge section of the cliff bulged outward, seemed to hang for an instant, and then toppled forward with a deafening crash. Down the slope rushed the splintered mass, gathering to itself an increment of shale and loose boul- ders. ln what seemed but a catch-breath of time the entire surface of the slope was in motion. Mighty blasts of air shrieked and howled about, adding their clamor to the booming voices of the avalanche. In the wake of the main body of the avalanche came great boulders loosened from their beds of centuries. Faster and faster they rolled, whirling, bounding, leaping high into the air. They filled the air with flying splinters that were as deadly as rifle bullets. One such missile, screaming like an enraged panther, struck squarely a large boulder, thus shattering itself into a thousand fragments which went whizzing away, each singing its own wild song. That was the last supreme effort of the avalanche. Gradually the clamor died except for occasional boulders that still whizzed by, but they swiftly grew less frequent. The air became clear and soon all was silent. SOPHIE LUSCYNSKI '4l MANDY Old Mandy reminded me of a jovial, tubby, chocolate-dipped Santa Claus. Her dark, kinky hair looked like part of an old imitation Persian Lamb coat. Eyes that twinkled with happiness were imbedded in hol- lows under the heavy brows. A shiny up-turned nose wrinkled in the center when her hearty laugh rang out. Mandy's master's daughter often said that her gleaming white teeth were good enough to be false. Cheeks, puffed out like brown balloons, seemed ready to burst as her luagh escaped. Her body was like .a voluminous barrel, draped in red and white. Everyone knew Mandy, and everyone was her friend. HELEN BOYDAK '4I MY IOB My job is not a steady job or one from which I can earn my living. It is a thank you job that is not to be regarded as a Godsend. This job consists of staying with three boys while their mother goes either to the store or to the library. The first time that I was asked to stay with the boys, I brought a book with me. Before I arrived, I thought that I was going to have a good time, but after I had been in the house for about five minutes, I did not literally pray for their mother to return, because I was kept so busy I did not have the time. As soon as their mother was out of sight, the two younger boys started a pillow fight with the cushions from the living room chairs. I rescued the cushions and told the boys. to behave themselves. To avenge my insult they threw over the living room chairs. l had just straightened these out when the door bell rang. While I was talking to the pedler, the boys came out with yard sticks. First one and then the other hit the pedler. With some difficulty I finally succeeded in taking the yard sticks away from them. In the heantime the pedler left, highly disgusted with my management of children. While they were thinking of something else to do, the boys stood at the window laughing at every- one who passed. When I told them to stop laughing at the people who passed, they rushed upstairs and began jumping on the bed. By this time I had had more than enough of my charges. I asked them if their mother had any string that she wouldn't be needing for a while. The word string seemed to promise a lark, for they rushed out and returned with the clothes line. Armed with this, I made them sit in a dining room chair. After securely tying them to their chairs, I used their shoelaces to tie their feet together. As this was a new experience for them, they were overjoyed at being treated like gangsters in a movie. The novelty had not worn off when their mother returned. When I saw that she thought I had tied the boys to their chairs to amuse them, I made good my escape and did not return for several weeks. FLORENCE ST. IACQUES '39 THE HURRICANE Higher, higher, the fury of the gale mounted. The raging wind, which one moment before had been but a gentle zephyr, now lashed furiously like a wounded panther at every quivering thing that stood in its path. Mighty oaks, staunch maples, and ancient pines bowed sullenly but inevitably before her rushing onslaught. Others toppled majestically to the ground. The rain was a sombre sheet of frozen metal, relent- lessly beating down on a cowering land. Buildings, bridges, objects that seemed impervious even to nature, all were demolished. Suddenly the wind quieted, the rain ceased, and the sun blazoned down on an unending trail of destruction. Proud and stately trees lay witheringly on the highways. Stately buildings, weakened by the corroding waters, leaned perilously at grotesque angles. Havoc reigned supreme. LEONA REARICK '40 I939 LOOKS AT THE FUTURE f Twenty-five years ago in the United States there were few industrial research laboratories worthy of the name. Fifteen years ago there were less than five hundred, today the count totals well over sixteen hundred. In a Detroit machine shop we see an engineer working on a gasoline motor. For its weight, it is more powerful than any motor ever built. Put in a car and supplied with a new kind of gasoline, which is now being worked on, this motor may one day drive a car three hundred miles on a gallon.. In Georgia, the director of a laboratory has discovered fat to be eight per cent of the content of one grade of southern pine. By removing the fat, this scientist has opened up valuable natural resources to the newsprint and rayon industries. This laboratory and factory join hands, take corn and convert it into soap, a substitute for rubber, glue, or industrial alcohol. Cottonseed becomes smokeless powder, artificial leather, and varnish. A waterless soap has been developed. Wine is successfully utilized as a component of motor fuel. Man has learned to make a sponge from wood and cotton which is superior to Nature's product. Artificial wool has been made from cheese. And a machine is being developed which runs on the power of the rays of the sun. Vinegar can be made from coke and limestone. Glass is made today which is half as strong as steel, and three times as elastic. It is used for bolts, blackboards, and even wallpaper. Waste gases escaping from a factory are converted into ethyl alcohol, scores of solvents and fumi- gants, and anti-freeze for your car. The refuse of yesterday is the valuable resource of today and tomorrow. Sheep have been raised on chemicals from the laboratory. Plants can be grown without soil. Roads of cotton! Gasoline from sea-sand! Sugar as a building material, and rubies from peach pits! Wonders never cease, and they show no signs of slackening. Rather, they are increasing faster than ever before. IOSEPH WITASZEK '39 Who is that over in the corner with all the girls? Why it's the class Puck , Although a woman-hater at heart, so he says, he certainly doesn't live up to his reputation. Hunting, fishing, and keeping up with the pranks of the other half of Mutt and jeff certainly keep him hum- ming. His humorous sayings helped him attain the assignment of humor editor. Although he possesses a carefree spirit, we know he will make his way in the world. GEORGE ALLEN Professor's usually sober countenance belies his Puckish disposition, for his antics keep the girls in a constant dither. He is so proficient with his violin that we know he could make a stand-in for Rubinoff, Movies, skating, and other sports take up the rest of his time. HELEN BAUMEISTER Helen is our expert saleswoman. When anything is to be sold, Helen heads the list. Helen receives either a credit or an honor card at each marking period. She is one of our most promising commercial students. Outside of school, she spends most of her time walking to the movies in Ware. IEANNE BERARD leanne's rippling laughter and lilting voice bespeak a lively sense of humor. Her supply of energy never seems to be exhausted, for she takes part in every social event the school has to offer. leanne capably fills the position of music editor on the Hilltop staff. CLAIRE BOUSQUET Petite, curly-haired, coquettish is our dramatic editor of the Hill- top, She proved her ability as an actress in her role as Phyllis in Ashes of Roses. Her voice is ever soft, gentle, and low, an excellent thing in woman. Thus is Claire's voice approved by even Shakespeare. Her greatest interests are public-speaking and that blond. IOHN CAHILL President of the lunior Class, vice president of the Student Body, debater, and class artist-here is one of our most popular boys. Always genial, jackie can ever provoke hilarious laughter with his clever say- ings. Much of his time, however, is taken up with experiments with photography and the radio. Our new school emblem is the product of his pen. MARIORIE CAREY This titian-haired junior is our outstanding debater, But contrary to popular belief, she is not fiery-natured as red-heads are supposed to be. Vivacious and whimsical, she has a host of friends. lvlarjorie's chief aspiration is to become a nurse, and we are confident that she will achieve success. EVELYN CHICKERINC A merry laugh, a gay hello, and here's Evie. Her twinkling blue eyes, her golden locks, and her cheery smile make her an attractive classmate. We wonder if the South Warren atmosphere has anything to do with her enthusiasm for athletics, because she has been a loyal member of the track and basketball teams. Her leisure time is spent climbing up and down the hills of South Warren and blowing sour notes on her recently acquired trumpet. If Evelyn is as persevering in other things as she is in practising, she's bound to succeed. YY' . CECELlA GREHOSKI ivinnc-Annu x.uNwl:i.i.1 That this small friendly girl loves a good time is proved by her attendance at practically every school social, debate, and play. As a companion, Peg is loyal and daring. She is always jolly and cheerful wherever she goes. We know her everlasting pep will help her through the years to come. CORNELIUS CONNOLLY Connie hails from West Warren. He arrives each morning bubbling over with new jokes to tell anyone that will pause to listen. Wherever there is trouble of any kind, Spider is sure to be in the midst' of it. Most of Connie's spare time is taken with his farm duties. He hopes to become a dairy farm owner. ' RICHARD DOUGAN Dug hails from XVest Warren. He is cheerful and carefree. His favorite sports are skating, skiing, swimming, and fishing. He frequently goes to Ware, and we wonder if it is the movies or the companions at this pastime. RICHARD FREW Tall and rangy with a slow drawl, Dick is an all-round student of the junior Class. He is an ardent devotee of hunting and fishing. Every alternate Tuesday finds Dick truckin' the Virginia Reel at the Ragged Hill School House. An outstanding actor, he portrayed the part of Horace Walpole in Ashes of Roses and Professor Bean in Spring Fever. Heres a farmercttc with blonde wavy hair and blue eyes. Celia i impresses us with her delightful sense of humor, and although she doesn't seem very serious about her work, she never fails to get a credit card. We know this charming miss will succeed in whatever field she chooses. NORMAN CUERIN Count ', the Arthur Murray of West Warren, can be found at all the swing sessions at Community Hall. His snapping black eyes reveal his mischievous spirit. He participates in most of the minstrel shows an does his share in making the rehearsals very merry. MARION GUY Marion the other half of the C-uy-Cirehoski Harmonizing duet, finds much enioyment in dancing. She is also an expert typist. Athletically inclined she takes a great deal of interest in skating, skiing, and swim- ming Deeply conscientious, she receives credit cards with regularity. Her cheerfulness is the secret of her capacity for friendship. BARBARA HAYTON This shy Scotch lassie always has an amiable smile for everyone. Ever ready to lend a helping hand to those who need it, Bobbie's V friends are numerous, Her soft voice land she just can't speak louderl is the despair of all the teachers. We shall always remember Barbara for her obliging manner and sincere loyalty. - RAYMOND HOWE This tall, dark lad known as Pic finds it very easy to tease the girls. His twinkling eyes have attracted a certain senior blonde, and his tardiness in getting the West Brookfield bus has a good cause. Although he spends a great deal of his time going to the movies, he does not neglect his studies. IENNIE IAMULA lennie is our home economics expert, for her hobby is baking delicious pies and cakes. Always quiet and shy, she prefers to watch rather than take part in school activities. lennie was always a sincere and dependable worker. FRANCES IURALEWICZ This dependable junior miss is an associate editor of the Hilltop. Her earnest indulgence in her studies never fails to make her one of the honor students of the class. Her secret ambition is to become a private secretary, and judging from her ability in typing and shorthand, success in this work will be assured. CHESTER KACZMARCZYK Another Dizzy Dean, Katzy is one of our star baseball players. He has also shown his worth on the track. His pet studies seem to be U. S, history and manual training. Chester is an ardent winter-sport fan, ,.. IEANETTE KURPASKA jan has light blonde hair and clark brown eyes, a very rare combination. Besides being athletically inclined and posssesing a love of other sports, we find her ambitious, never failing to get a credit or honor card. As a companion we find her sincere and loyal. 1.111- ELLA LOS This reserved young lady's spare moments are divided between study- ing, playing basketball, and the Grange. On the basketball floor, she is one of the swiftest guards that Warren High has, and is seldom outdone by her opponent. As a student, Ella never fails to be on the credit list. We shall remember her for her friendliness and loyalty to everyone at Warren High. 11.1.- FELIX LUBAS Neatness personified. That's Phil, With a twinkle in those baby blue eyes, he surely is an ideal for the girls. Phil is a member of the Student Council and has made an excellent record on the track team. He spends most of his time on shorthand, Watch him on the dance floor. He's a Wow! ELLEN LYNCH Mischievous, blue-eyed Ellen is always ready with a giggle at the merry antics of the opposite sex or at the curious cartoons that our class artist indulges in. Beano, skating, dancing, and movies are her favorite recreations. Ellen's likeable ways have endeared her to her classmates. LUCILLE MACUMBER Tall and blonde, with an imperturbable calm, Ceil is our corn- , mercial editor of the Hilltop. Deeply interested in dancing, basket- ball, and track, she is a loyal supporter of all school activities. A con- scientious student, she has her efforts rewarded by credit cards. WILLIAM MAYKA Meet Will , the class expert in geometry. Very seldom does he come across a problem of this kind that he can't conquer with perfect ease. ln dancing school, he surprised everyone by his interest and graceful- ness. Although he spends much time out-of-doors, he still finds time to perfect the Lambeth Walk. His readiness to help and his cheerful nature will be remembered long after he has left Warren High. CHARLES MCCRILLIS Reuben , the Paul Bunyan of Coy Hill, can also trip the light fantastic, strange as it may seem. Though he is the bane of all study- hall teachers, he is popular with the students. His chief interest, be- sides swimming and skating, seems to be being late for school. EDWARD MONGEON Bud's one ambition is to own his own car. Bud is a great movie fan and can usually be seen going to or from Ware. Whenever you hear Say! Wanna know something? , you'll know that Bud is about to impart some startling information. rv., v , .. .,- .. RUTH MONGEON Ruth, although quiet and unobtrusive, is an ardent supporter of all school activities. Dancing seems to rate first with Ruth, basketball play- ing a close second. She has certainly proved her ability as a guard on the basketball squad. ln her studies, Ruth has been very earnest. JOHN NOLAN Though a silent lad in class, lake, who just happens to be the tallest in the class, has plenty of ideas. His ambition is to get a job and learn to fly. His favorite sports are hunting and fishing. We are certain jake will come through with flying colors. HELEN OBARTUCK Helen, with her blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes, has a pleasing personality and a wonderful sense of humor. She is a thorough sport, being a member of the track team, and a valuable forward on the basket- ball squad. Although she has many outside interests, she never fails to receive an honor card. A loyal supporter of school activities, Helen certainly has done her share in helping the lunior Class. MIRIAM PRATT Rosy cheeks, blue eyes, and a flashing smile best portray Pete. Her chief interests are debating, public speaking, and, of course, acrobatic dancing. Though she is perpetually getting into mischief, every marking period finds Miriam on the credit list. N? .E LEONA REARICK Snapping black eyes, keen perceptions, and a ready wit distinguish Lonnie, our editor-in-chief. Leona played the part of Pierrette in our freshman one-act play, The Apothecary. We are always glad of her companionship because of her interesting comments on the passing scene. BERDENA RICHARDSON This comely farmerettc, who is associate editor of the Hilltop , hails from West Brookfield. She is an eager equestrienne. Though light- hearted and gay, she always manages to receive a credit card. We have great hopes for Berdena, for we know that she will be successful in what- ever mission she undertakes. LORRAINE ROBERTS This brown-eyed brunette is cheerful and enthusiastic. Lorraine is our Sonja Henle. However, she doesn't allow her skating, swimming, and other outside activities to interfere with her school work. With her lively disposition Lorraine will always have many friends. INIS SAUNCY Sparkling dark eyes and an elfish grin are the sole weapons lnis uses for defense against life. Her ability to act was shown in her portrayal of Kitty Clive in Ashes of Roses. Her scholastic ability, rewarded in school by credit cards, has enabled her to secure a position afternoons in thc Post Office. During her spare time, lnis enioys skating and swimming. RALPH SCHNELL Although the class pee-wee, he is not so small when it comes to solving problems in physics and algebra. When not studying in prepara- tion for a college career, he is building model airplanes or performing scientific experiments. He is also an ardent bicyclist. MARY SOYA Curly brown hair, deep brown eyes, and a dimpled smile best describe Mary. She is an earnest commercial student. Her pastime seems to be skating at Comins Pond. We wonder if it's the skating that attracts her so much. Outside of school, we find Mary to be a friendly companion. ROBERT TOWNSEND Bobbie, tall and rangy, is known for his stubborn arguments for rugged individualism during English class. Although he manages to keep above water in his studies, his real interest seems to be caring for his goats, ponies, and cows, and also roaming about West Brookfield in his father's car. Undoubtedly he is a stock farmer in the making. ROSE URBAN This blonde, dainty miss is rated among the best students for she never fails to receive an honor card. Rose is known throughout the high school for her friendliness. Because of her dependability her classmates have elected her School Notes editor for the Hilltop . W r ,-. e LEON WALDO This West Brookfield lad, though he appears to be of the quiet type, is always ready to join in the fun. He is an ardent baseball and basketball fan and attends many games. Lee is very much interested in Diesel Engineering, but whatever he does take up, we feel sure he will come through with flying colors. MARIE WILSON Tall, fair-haired, and flirtatious-Marie is one of the Three Mus- keteers. One of the few dancing enthusiasts in the lunior Class, she patronizes all the socials. Although she has singular difficulty in trans- lating Latin, she always has a flashing smile for everyone. Her sincere ambition is to be a laboratory technician. WALTER WOZNIAK When it comes to an all-around sports fan our Walt surely does shine. He is always on hand for his credit card, too. Does Pumpkin love an argument? He will uphold the honor of West Warren at all times. Squashy holds his own niche in our class. WANDA ZIMMER This tall, slim, attractive miss is well-liked by all. Her innate taste for clothes is the secret envy of the junior girls. Wanda's poise and efficiency will help her to achieve her ambition to be a Latin teacher. And with such a combination, how can she possibly fail! FLORENCE ZRATE Florence is one of the musical members of our class. She loves to sing and can often be heard humming the latest tunes as she dashes madly about the building. She has outgrown her Toots stage and is now a full-fledged Flo, ln addition, she takes pride in her personal appearance. SICNIURS Back Row: Olga Trespacz, Anne Nelligan, Bernadette Lavallee, Barbara Ellis, Barbara Ripley, jean Wilsoii, Dorothy Freeman, june Venable, Margaret Dumas, Dorothy Kelley, Michalda Kurpaska. Third Row: john Cieslak, Teddy Skrok, Shirley Burnham, Virginia Clark, Katharine jaquith, Miss Shea, Elsie Grandolski, Pearl Prentice, Steven Kowzic, Teddy Kulig. Second Row: Marjorie jankins, Matilda Kaczmarczyk, Mildred Carpenter, Gloria l-lamel, Edna Eddy, Annabelle Zimmer, Pearl Portier, Florence St. jacques, Edith Lapen, Rita Skiffington, Barbara jones. First Row: joseph Witaszek, Stanley Bartus, Mark Dumas, Armand Lachance, Edward Rice, Lawrence Foun- tain, Edward Faron, Ralph Portier, Peter Hrapek, William Nolan. SLNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President ....... . ..,.. Lawrence Fountain Vice-president .,.... ..., E dward Faron Secretary .,.... .,.... M argaret Dumas Treasurer ...... Anne Nclligan SUPIIONIORICS Back Row: Lucille Leno, Beatrice Macumber, Helen Obartuck, Mary Hoe, Blanche Roberts, Theresa Brodeur, Arline Barker, Rachel Benoit, Priscilla jones, Barbara Shuttleworth, Marie Buck, Dorothy Smith, Patricia Smith. Third Row: Warren Harrold, john Alvcs, Edward Zrate, Harold Cook, Paul Francesketti, Miss Fish, Miss Mc- Kelligott, Gloria Wells, Cecelia Kalita, Lionel Fountain, Clifford Phaneuf, james Cirouard, Frederic Schlos- stien, Wendell Campbell, Adolph Lizak. Second Row: Warren Campbell, Evelyn Skiffington, Pauline Hamel, Claire George, Doris Nolan, Irene Foster, Carolyn Hazen, Eleanor Skitfington, Norma Pratt, Stella Holda, Betty Ross, Sophie Lusynski, Helen Boydak, Phillip Doherty, First Row: Lester Davis, joseph Rachmaciej, Edmond Trespacz, Ralph Smith, Charles Wrona, Thaddeus Wrona, Timothy Collins, Robert Cahill, joseph Carbonneau, james Tuttle, Norman jeffery. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President ........ .... , .. Robert Cahill Vice-president ...,. .... E velyn Skiffington Secretary ..... joseph Carbonneau Treasurer .,... Carolyn Hazen v,, 'xt' y . K, .K 1. rl I ,wx IVRICSHNICN Back Row: Florence Stetanik, lrene Magiera, Margaret Waldo, Evelyn Morawiec, jane Ziemba, Genevieve Dronzek, Phyllis Kaczrnarczyk, Lucille Forrant, Helen Tuttle, Shirley jaquith, Gertrude jaquith, Mary Smolla, Cecelia Drazek. Third Row: Clarence Harrington, june Mongeon, Hazel Girouard, Beatrice Ladouceur, Dorothy Kendall, Cecil St. jacques, Lena Starzyk, Rita Levesque, Wanda Orszulak, Charlotte Ross, Rose Christman, Blanche Traska, Stella Kowzic, jennie Tenczar, Paul Chevrette, Mr. Lupien. Second Row: Robert Towne, Patricia Sheehan, Patricia McQugigan, Mary Girouard, Glenna Harrold, jean Schlosstein, Gloria Aldrich, Sophie Stupski, june Pratt, Lucille Beauchesne, Doris Melnick, Marjorie Durand, Mary Smith, Lucille Starsiak, Robert McCarthy. First Row: Edward Gondek, Stephen Swett, Stanley Kwasniak, john Orszulak, Leon Zabek, Frederick Rearick, Edward Chlapowski, Lester Collins, Charles Mongeon, Ernest jettery, john Howarth, Charles Mangerian, Roman Zadroga, Walter Obartuck. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President ..... ,.... C harlotte Ross Vice-president .,.... lrene Magiera Secretary ..... ...,,.. j ane Ziemba Treasurer ..... .... A lcide Beauchesne Back Row: Ann Nelligan, Bernadette Lavallee, Barbara jones, Miss Fish, Miss Burke, Helen Obartuck, jean- nette Kurpaska. First Row: Mary Cirouard, joseph Rachmaciej, john Cahill, Mr. Sommerman, Felix Lubas, Edward Faron, Rita Skiffington. S'l'L'lJIiN'l' COUNCIL The Student Body began its work this year wi.h the following officers: President ......,................................... Rita Skiffington Vice President ..... ........ j ohn Cahill Secretary .,.....,. ........ B arbara jones Treasurer ..,... .,..,..,..... ,...... H elen Obartuck ln September the following Council was elected by the Student Body: Senior Representatives-Bernadette Lavallee, Edward Faron, Ann Nelligan junior Representatives-Felix Lubas, jeannette Kurpaska Sophomore Representative-joseph Rachmaciej Freshman Representative-Mary Cirouard The new constitution was the first important work of the body. Because of the change in school condi- tions and because of the fact that the old constitution no longer served our purposes, last june a convention drew up a more suitable body of laws. This convention was comprised of Charles Buck '38, Karl Meacham '38, Bernice Carter '38, Barbara jones '39, and Rita Skiffington '39, The following major changes were made in the constitution. Meetings are to be held once a month, and months in which there is no business the president and the program committee are to be responsible for an educational program. The method of selecting officers was changed. The president and the secretary are to be from the senior class, and the vice president and treasurer from the junior class and not from the sophomore class as in the past. The qualifications of the officers are clearly pointed out in the new laws. The candidates for the office of the president must be chosen from a list of those pupils who are in the upper third of the class scholastically. Careful consideration should be given to personality and leadership ability. The candidates for treasurer must be selected from a list approved by the commercial department. The candidates for chief librarian shall be approved by the faculty supervisor of the library. Candidates for positions as managers of athletics must receive the approval of the coach in charge. The president was given the additional power of appointing a program committee as well as naming the cheer leaders, who previously were elected by the student body. Definite rules were set for the election of class officers. Officers are to be elected yearly instead of for the whole four years as previously. The revised constitution was accepted with a few changes. And so with a new body of laws, the work of the Student Body progressed. Dues were set at 75C and a letter awarded to all students paying their dues by january l. Back Row: Michalda Kurpaska, Katharine Iaquith, Margaret Dumas, Annabelle Zimmer, lean Wilson, Barbara Ellis, Barbara jones. front Row: Edward Rice, Pearl Portier, Florence St. lacqucs, Anne Nelligan, Bernadette Lavallee, Rita Skif- lington, Peter Hrapek. 'l'llli PRO Nll'1Rl'I'tJSUt'lli'l'Y Some time before the spring of l9l7, the subject of finding a suitable way to show honor to stu- dents of high scholastic rank came up for discussion before the Headmasters Club of Western Massachusetts. Many principals took part in this drscussion, but the leader, the man who persisted in bringing up the subject at every opportunity until something was done about it, was Dr. H, H. Cadsby, Principal of the Drury High School of North Adams. Finally, in the spring of l9l7, the members decided to form an honor society to be known as the Pro Merito Society. All students of good character who had made a general scholastic average of 852, through the first three years of high school were eligible for membership in the Pro Merito Society and were to receive a Pro Merito Pin. The following seniors have received their Pro Merito pins: MARGARET T. DUMAS BARBARA A. ELLIS RUTH A. HATHAWAY PETER M. HRAPEK KATHARINE N. IAQUITH BARBARA A. IONES MICHALDA M, KURPASKA BERNADETTE L. LAVALLEE ANNE F, NELLICAN PEARL M. PORTIER EDWARD W. RlCE RITA E. SKIFFINCTON E. GERALD SMITH FLORENCE E. ST. IACQUES IEAN E. WILSON ANNABELLE I. ZIMMER Miriam Pratt, Marjorie Carey, Anne Nelligan, john Cahill, Clifford Phaneuf, jean Wilson, Miss Dalton, Coach, Barbara jones, Rita Skiffington. lDl2ll,X'l'lNli Because of the hurricane we were delayed in getting started on debating this year, However, because of the energetic work of Miss Honora Dalton, we were able to enter the competition on schedule. At the meeting of the Quaboag Valley Debating League it was decided that the question for debate would be Resolved: That the United States Should Establish an Alliance with Great Britain. The question was, indeed, timely, considering the great unrest in Europe today and the constant threat of war, A large number of students participated in the try-outs, Finally it was decided that the affirmative team would be composed of Clifford Phaneuf, first spcakerg Rita Skiffington, second speakerg Barbara jones, third speakerg and Miriam Pratt, alternate. The negative team consisted of john Cahill, first speaker, Mar- jorie Carey, second speaker, Anne Nelligan, third speaker, and jean Wilson, alternate, In the Quaboag Valley interscholastic Debates, Warren won five debates and lost five. The National Forensic District Meets were held in Shrewsbury this year. Warren, represented by Anne Nelligan, Marjorie Carey, Barbara jones, and Rita Skiffington, met Shrewsbury, Southbridge, Charlton, and Worcester. At the close of these debates it was found that Charlton placed first with nine judges' decisions, and Warren followed with eight decisions. The state meets were held in Groton, March 3l and April l. Here the competition was the keenest of all, On Saturday affirmative, Barbara and Marjorie Carey, As a result of this Thus ended we debated steadily from nine o'clock in the morning until nine-thirty at night. The jones and Rita Skiffington, won every one of its debates. The negative, Anne Nelligan lost to but one team, Fall River. Fall River placed first, Warren second, and Charlton third. meet we were eligible for the National Debating Contest held in California. a very successful season in debating for Warren High School. Back Rowg Claire Bousquet, Lucille Forrant, Berdena Richardson, Helen Obartuck, Robert Cahill, Lawrence Fountain, lean Wilson, Mary Girouard, lean Schlosstcin. Front Row: Miriam Pratt, Arlene Barker, Pauline Hamel, Miss McKelligott, Bernadette Lavallee, Barbara jones, Ella Los. PUBLIC Sl'lC.fNlilNfFi At the preliminaries held in Memorial Hall the following competitors were selected for the district meet at Shrewsbury: in oratory, Barbara loncs and Robert Cahill, in humorous declamation, lean Wilson and Lawrence Fountain, in original oratory, Arlene Barker and Helen Obartuckg in dramatic declarnation, Law- rence Fountain and Bernadette Lavalleeg in extemporaneous oratory, lean Wilson and Ella Los. ln the finals at Shrewsbury Lawrence Fountain won first place in humorous declamation and second in dramatic. Though hc was the only one who placed, the other students deserve a great deal of credit for the time and work they put into their declarnations. Competition was much kcener' this year than it has been in the past. On April l, Lawrence Fountain traveled to Groton for the state meet. There again he won first honors in humorous and third in dramatic. Back Row: Bernadette Lavallee, Dorothy Kelley, Miss Shea, Annabelle Zimmer, lean Wilsiiii, Gloria llarnel. Front Rowg Timothy Collins, Frederic Schlosstein, Edward Faron, Peter Hrapek, Edward Rice. SIQNIUR l'l,.XY This year the seniors presented a hilarious farce, Spring Fever , by Glenn Hughes. The plot centers around activities in the students' rooming-house at a small Eastern college during commencement week. The situations which presented themselves on the day before graduation were so typical ol stuilentu with a capacity for fun that the audience was kept laughing throughout the play. Undoubtedly the most exciting moment of the play is the error made by artist Frederick Scliloswtein in mistaking financial blue-blood Peter Hrapek for his Bolshevist model and tying him to a stake. Chemistry- mad Edward Faron, iournatistically-inclined Gloria Hamel, bug-minded Professor Richard Erew, ingenious aunt lean Wilsoii, social snob Ruth Hathaway, patient housekeeper, Annabelle Zimmer, choleric prexy, Timothy Collins, co-eds, Dorothy Kelley and Bernadette Lavallee, all manage to add to the dilemma of Edward Rice, who is faced with a possibility of not graduating. Peter Hrapek, while thinking that the guileless mistake of the artist is a college-boy's prank, cancels his gift of 525,000 to the college. In the meantime, Edward Rice's elderly aunt arrives with plenty of determination and a headful of womanly schemes. Witli the help of Edward Faron and Gloria Hamel, she devises a method to induce the Professor to give Edward llice sufficient points to graduate. Through lean Wilson's flattery, the seedy old professor blossoms into a lisping Lathario. The apoplectic Peter Hrapek is eventually cooled down, and the prexy, Timothy Collins, proves him- self a capable businessman by closing the deal while the time is right. This fast-moving play closes while everyone is happy, except the journalist, who cannot pry the i.lii'ini1,l away lrom his lab for even one evening. Once more the Warren High School players have shown their ability as actors by adding this delightlul comedy to their list of accomplishments. Back Rowi Edward Faron, Mr. Rainka, Coach, Chester Kaczmarczyk, Robert Towne, Mark Dumas, Warren Harrold, Matthew Raczka. Front Row: Tcddy Kulig, Lawrence Fountain, Armand Lachance, Steven Kowzic, Edward Rice, l RUYS' 'l'RrXL'li Captain, ARMAND LACHANCE Manager, MARK DUMAS This year's track squad, under the direction ot Coach Rainka, has closed one ot its most illustrious campaigns in the history ot Warren High. Warren entered the Spencer track meet for its second successive year, with the intentions of capturing this meet, Handicapped by iniuries sustained by a few of our athletes, we were unable to place better than third in a field ot gruelling competition. The Grange track meet proved to be qulte a contrast. Warren High assembled a total of 48 points against l6 points acquired by the combined opposition. We won the meet and have tirst claims on a new trophy. ln this meet Warren took all first places with the exception ol one tie, Kowzic took tirst place in the IOO, 220, and 440 tield evnets. Kulig won the shot-put, and ran second in the 440. Lachance easily overcame all opposition in winning the lg mile event. Kaczmarczyk, Rice, Raczka, and Harrold also scored points. We lose hy gvacluation Kowzic, Kulig, Rice, and Dumas, all stars ol the Linder track. I Back Row: lune Mongeon, Evelyn Morawiec, Miss Mayka, Coach, Ruth Mongeon, Betty Ross. Front Row: Marie Buck, leannette Kurpaska, Helen Obartuck, Lucille Macumber, Bernadette Lavallee, Mi- chalda Kurpaska, Glenna Harrold, Ella Los. G l R l TRACK Captain, BERNADETTE LAVALLEE Coach, MISS NELLIE MAYKA Manager, RUTH MONCEON On October 6, the annual Grange Track Meet was held, with schools competing from Brookfield Templeton, and Warren. Although the girls were not successful in securing the Cup, they placed second. ln the running broad-jump, june Mongeon won first place, with Michalda Kurpaska coming in a close second. leanette Kurpaska and Evelyn Morauwiec placed third in the 75-yard dash and in the running high-jump, respectively. ln lune, Much credit should be two valuable members, Michalda Kurpaska and Bernadette Lavallee, will graduate given to our new coach, Miss Mayka, for her hard work. IDENTIFICATION OF PHOTOMONTACUE I. Dancing class 7 3. Barbara Hayton 4. Mr. Rainka's arithmetic class I2 -. Berdena Richardson I3 I4 I5 Helen Baumeister Ruth Mongeon Wanda Zimmer Ella Los 5. Evelyn Chickering I6 Lucille Macumber 6. joseph Rachmaciei I7 Marie Wilson and Leona Rearick 7. Claire Bousquet I8 Miriam Pratt 8. lohn Cahill I9 The Skiffington twins 9. The Campbell twins IO. jeanette Kurpaska ZI I I. The jaquith twins Z0 22 Rita Skiffington Marion Guy john Cahill liark Row: Matthew Raczka, Mr, Rainka, Coach, Warren l-larrolcl, Armand Lachance. lront Row: Steven Kowzrc, Laurence Fountain, Mark Dumas, Edwartl Enron, Tmlrly Kulrti. Etlwartl Rice. lit WS' ll,XSlili'l'l1,Xl.l. Co-Captains Coach MARK DUMAS Manager' MR IOHN RAINKA EDWARD FARON ARMAND LACHANCE l-nllowrng a rather weak start, Warren High School under the expert training of Coach Rainka and the alrle piloting ol co captains Dumas and Faron, regained its stride ancl went on to remain undefeated in the la-.t five names. F: Fayoralrle impressions were gained lay watching Warren l-lrglr in action in competition with such high sclroal quartets as Spencer, Western Worcester County Champions, Mary E, Wells of Southlnrrtlge, entrants in the Western Massachusetts tournament, Wareg Becker I. V'sg and North Brookfrelrl. By defeating Spencer, the Warren rrtrrrrlet has a right to lay claim to the title which Spencer now holds. Kowzrc and his runnrng mate, Dumas, won high praise in pacing lnrmer, a tricky floorman and setvshot artist was accredited with lZ4 experienced Workman, had l2O points, Letters were awarded to Dumas, llarrolrl, llrre, llarzka, Olrarluck, anal lachance. GAMES l938 T9 Warren 20 Warren l I Spencer P8 35 if North Brookfield 26 23 Str llarclwick F5 :W I7 Mary Wells 'YS YI IU Brookfield 23 'Y' -lf? El Becker V. -ll -f Y? Ware 42 Totals 366 I7 Mary Wells 22 the aggregation to its heights. The points, The latter, an eagle-eyed, Kowzic, Fountain, Kulig, Faron, North Br-ookfrelrl Tl llartlwick T7 Ware Pl Spencer' l 'T Brooklieltl 27 Alumni 23 409 Note' '7'-Home Carnes Back Row: june Mongeon, Rita Skittington, Miss Mayka, Coach, Dorothy Smith, F,-Om ROW3 Marie Buck' jeanngfre Kurpgskav Helen Qbartuck, Bernadette Lavallee, Michalda Kurpaska, Lucille, Macumber, Glenna Harrold, Ella Los. iillQl,S' l!.XSlilQ'l'll.Xl,l. Co-Captains Coach MISS MICHALDA KURPASKA Manager MISS NELLIE MAYKA MISS BERNADETTE LAVALLEE MISS RITA SKlFFlNCTON The Warren scxtette this year was composed of the following: Michalcla Kurpaska, center forwardg Helen Obartuck, right torwardg Bernadette Lavallee, left torwardg leanette Kurpaska, center guardg Ella Los, right guardg and Glenna Harrold, left guard. The accurate shooting of B. Lavallee, and quick passwork of M. Kurpaska, H. Obartuck's quickness at the tap, and the close guarding of the three guards, all helped to make points. Out of a total of 86 points, B. Lavallee made 453 M. Kurpaska, 323 and H. Obartuck, 9. By graduation we will lose our co-captains, M. Kurpaska and B. Lavallee, who have been active in athletics all through high school. Much credit is given to Miss Mayka, who has spent a great deal of time in shaping a good team, SCHEDULE january 4 Warren at Hardwick .. l3 Warren at Southbridge l7 Warren at Brookfield 24 Warren at Ware .....,. . 3l Southbridge at Warren February 7 Hardwick at Warren ZO Ware at Warren ...,. . March IO Brookfield at Warren Back Row: Edward Rice, Paul Francesketti, Chester Kaczmarczyk, Mr. Rainka, Coach, Mark Dumas, Clifford Phaneuf, Ralph Portier. Front Row: Matthew Raczka, Teddy Skrok, Raymond Howe, Teddy Kulig, Steven Kowzic, Walter Wozniak, Laurence Fountain, George Boyko. Center: Edmond Trespacz. l14XSlil-3.Xl.l, Coach, Mr. Rainka Co-captains, Steven Kowzic, Walter Wozniak Manager, Edward Rice The murderous maces of the Warren High School cudgelled the Leicester nine into submission in the initial game of the season by a score of i3 to IO. Wozniak, stylish right-hander, supplied his mid-season form and fanned sixteen, while Teddy litter- bug Kulig, batting phenomenon of the Warren High practice sessions, set the pace with the first home-run and three singles. This veteran catcher has attached another rceord to his list. For the second successive year he has hit the first home-run in Warren High's initial game. Wozniak and Skrok also connected round trippers, with the former aiding his own cause with a single and a double in addition. A four-hit first inning barrage netted three runs for Warren. Trespacz, first man up, struck out. Fountain walked and advanced to the second on Kowzic's texas leaguer. Wozniak then doubled to the left, scoring. 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