Worcester High School of Commerce - Caduceus Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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lass iipisturp, 19243 ISTORY is said to be the recording of impor- tant events and the biographies of great people. lf this is so, then I think the class of 1924A deserve the right of having their history recorded. ln January 1920 a group of about two hundred young people entered the High School of Commerce. As the main building was already overcrowded with 1 aspiring young stenographers and bookkeepers. we Street branch, which was then a part of Commerce. Since the branch was attended only by freshmen, , F we did not feel so timid as we would if we had been among the upper classmen. As time went on, we began to turn our attention towards the election of our class officers. The two freshmen classes combined in selecting the follow- ing officers: President, Raymond Cardinal, Vice President, Irene Martelg Secretary, Anna Statzg Treasurer, Francis Cardinal. After the Christmas holidays we came back eagerly, with a New Year 's resolution' to work harder. The next few months showed that many were keeping this resolution. As May approached, we began to look forward to Class Games, which were to be held at Tech Field. It was a gala day and among the various colors was the freshmen 7s purple and white. Commerce won the meet that year. This same year Commerce also won in outdoor track, indoor track, baseball, and basketball. Although we did not participate in any of the sports, we helped our school by cheering, which we did very well. Many left school, but those who remained studied diligently, as our freshman year was coming to a close in January. At the beginning of February 1921 we became Sophomores. We were elated not only by the fact that we were Sophomores, but also by the fact that we were going to the t'School on the Hill. What a great mass of people there seemed to be that first day we CHITIQ. All seemed to know where they were going except us, hut, as we were a progressive class, we did not take long to become accustomed to the building. A new plan of having a free period every Friday morning was introduced by the school. This plan was a great help to many of us for polishing our recitations before class. The Blackfriars presented a play entitled Monsieur Bea.ucaire in Tuckerman Hall on March thirty-first. So well did the characters portray their parts, that it took some time before their classmates could distinguish them. The time grew near for our second Class Games. VVe again donned our class colors and decorated our rooms. This year Commerce won in baseball and indoor track. and came second in cross-country. The girls won the 1921 pennant for hockey. ln this year it is interesting to note that the girls were beginning to bob 21 who were entering, were to go to the Salisbury

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High School of Comnzerrf their hair. Many fair locks were sacritied on the altar of fashion, but it can- not be denied that the girls looked more business-like. Returning' from our summer vacation, we buckled down to study for the last stretch of our Sophomore year. The third year, and we were Juniors, one year nearer to our goal. ln electing the class officers for this year, great wisdom was shown in choosing the following: President. Leonard Mort, Vice President, Christine- Stephanq Secretary, Linnea Vandlang Treasurer, Stanley VVhiting. Many of us. who had joined the Britomart and Assembly, attended the joint dance which is held annually hy these two societies in the gymnasium. New acquaintances were made, and this together with the general air of good fellowship, provided for a jolly evening. Vile also were heard from in the Glee t'lubs, lilackfriars, and other organizations. ln January the Blaekfriars pre- sented The Thirteenth Chair at Tuekerman Hall. Since the hall was filled to its capacity, there can be no doubt as to its success. This favorable re- sult was due to the cooperation of Mr. Moriarty, the coach, and every member ol' the cast. Again t'lass tlames were claiming our attention. t'ommittees were chosen to decorate the rooms, and prizes were awarded to the prettiest. ltlvery room was a riot ot' color and many were the oh's and ah's that came from the throats ot' the spectators. ln the Spring, 0 Hara, San, au operetta, was presented in Tuekerman llall by the Girls' and the Boys' tllee tllubs. This operetta was enthusiastic- ally received by those who attended because of the excellence of its perform- ance and the novelty of it. Much credit' is given to Miss tlraee Ellis and Mr. .lohn Oakes, who were untiringr in their efforts to make this operetta a success. At last February 1923 came, and we were Seniors. Our freshman ambition was now fulfilled. The officers chosen for this year were-President, t'harles Wartieldg Vice President, t'hristine Stephan, Secretary, liinnea Vaudlan: 'l'reasurer, Stanley VVhitingI. The Mercury speaks for itself as to the success of some of our literary l'l2lSSlll2ii0S. November twenty-third, class day officers were elected, as follows: Orator, Philip t'rossq Prophet, Katherine Doherty, Historian, Rose lVIassei5 Pianist, Edith llurkeeg Violinist, Goldie Kaufman, Soloist, Robert Prouty. November twenty-third also was the date set for Senior day. The N324 class wishing to be distinctive, and as Thanksgiving was so near, they decided to appear as Pilgzrims, instead of their younger sisters as was customary. The day was bright and sunny, and the quaint and picturesque costumes added to the festive occasion. Our class has not been represented very largely in athletics: but that fact did not stop us from attending in great numbers the games, and cheering for our school. XVe have all been greatly benefited by our gymnastic training under two such excellent coaches as Miss Anna T. Mooney and Mr. Ralph T. lVard. VVith many business meetings and social affairs came the close of our Senior year. To our principal. parents. and teachers we owe much of our gratitude for all they have done to help us realize our ambitions. XVc shall always re- member with fond recollections our happy years spent at the 'tSchool on the Hill and shall always try to bring her honor. 22