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

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High School of Commerfe Stevens. Those on the girls' team were Josephine Keblinsky and Mildred Smith. Both quintets won second place in the inter-high series. Every year it is customary for the Junior class to hold a picnic at some place of recreation. So, accordingly on June 20, Lake Chauncy was the scene of much merriment. Swimming, dancing, bowling, and pool were enjoyed by all. Every village on the way knew something unusually important was astir when the electric cars came speeding by filled to their capacity with charming boys and girls from Commerce. Much gratitude was felt for the kindness of Miss Laura E. Carrigan, our high school chaperon, and of Mr. Curtis and Miss Morrissette and her orchestra for their part in helping the students enjoy themselves. Our third class day was here, and we certainly came forth with a bang. This day was to be a great one for the 1925-A class, for Harry Wiseman, our classmate, that day broke the record for the 220 yard dash set by Jesse Hermon, former Classical High athlete. No wonder the Juniors were proud. Parting time came once more and though we left eagerly we returned in September even more eagerly. Our class elections were held again and the result was the same as in our Sophomore year. Our stars in the football season were Spooks Shea, John Kennedy, Frank Stevens, Earle Patnod, and jack Hartnett. The team won second place. 1 The Britomart-Assembly annual Halloween dance was given Oct. 30, in the school gymnasium. Many boys and girls of the junior class attended and had a delightful time. After our Christmas vacation the school board passed a law that the high schools of the city were no longer to have the one-week-in-every-eight as a vacation but would be dismissed earlier in June. Most of us were satisfied. Our fourth chapter of history started with great excitement and enthusiasm, for at last our goal at Commerce was reached. We, after three years of struggle and strife, were privileged to call ourselves Seniors. Oh, what a grand and glorious feeling! Our first social function as Seniors was the Blackfriars annual play, Disraeli, given exceedingly well by Commerce pupils. The 1925-A members of the cast were Duke of Glastonbury, Frank Stevens, Duchess of Glastonbury, Bertha Lavertyg Charles, Viscount Deeford, Leslie Partridge, Sir Michael Probert, John Kennedy, F looks, a Rural Postman, Thomas Seymour. During our Senior year a Principal's Cabinet was formed, consisting of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer of the three upper classes. John Kennedy, Arline Moore, Helen Daley and Albert Carlson were the representatives for the 1925-A class. For recreation from social functions the 254A class decided to put aside a day known as Kid Day. In we came the next day arrayed in gingham dresses, with dolls, hair-ribbons and lolly-pops. All through the day the fun proceeded. Even the teachers were a little lenient towards us. But, I think that most of us feel a sense of relief that we were really Seniors in disguise. The first Mock Trial and Vaudeville show ever held at Commerce was presented by members of the Assembly. Commerce hall was filled to its capacity that evening E201

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4 High School of Commerce room and every loyal Sophomore. We all showed the kindling of the well-known Commerce spirit, by being present at the class games and Oh, how glad we were we had not missed them. We feel sure that our cheering and our athletes kept Commerce from falling below second place. John Kennedy, Harold Johnson, Harry Wiseman, and Frank Stevens were among the 25-A heroes. These boys and girls as well as many others helped to make that year a banner year for Commerce. For, it was in our Sophomore year that the school on the hill, won the Telegram-Gazette cup, offered almost a decade ago for the school attaining the standard set by the donors, for best all-around athletics in Worcester High Schools. The cup was given to Commerce, permanently, after nine years of hard struggle. I am sure that we all remember the day when our wonderful school paper The Mercury was published on blue and gold paper, in honor of the occasion with the pictures of the various athletic teams in which were many of our 1925-A boys and girls. We were proud to know that through their efforts and the wonderful co- operation of Miss Buxton, and Miss Hawley, our teachers of Journalism, the paper was a country-wide success. Spring was over and our, summer vacation drew near. We left in June hoping that we would all be again united in September. When we returned in the fall we suddenly realized what our school and school- friends meant to us. After many greetings of Heigho and Gee, but it's good to see you again, we started our daily routine of lessons. ' At one of our Tuesday morning Assemblies, Mr. Andrews informed us that we were to have the honor of choosing class officers. The result was: President, John Kennedy, Vice-President, Arline Moore, Secretary, Helen Daley, and Treasurer, Albert Carlson. That fall when Coach Ward and Coach lVIooney. sent out their call for athletes 1 am sure that the 25-A class may boast of the recruits that answered their summons. The football season was on and proved most interesting to us Sophomores because so many of our boys were on the team. The boys tied for first place with Classical in the inter-high series. The hockey games of the girls' also came out a tie for first place with South. Our Sophomore term ended and we found one January morning that we were Juniors. Just imagine, we were almost grown-up! It was during our Junior year that our class established itself. The third chapter of our history began. A large nu.mber of our boys and girls began to join many of the wonderful clubs that Commerce has formed. The Britomart, a girls' society .proved very popular because of the wonderful feeling of friendship that it creates. The Assemblywas most attractive to the boys because of Mr. Boyden's wonderful personality. Then there are the -Revellers and the Blackfriars which were both very great clubs. - The Blackfriar Society gave their annual play which this year was entitled, The Thirteenth Chair. The play was without doubt a great success and much credit is due to the wonderful coaching of Mr. lkloriarity, faculty advisor of this dramatic society since 1921. Basketball games were the fad at this time of year and both the girls' and boys' games were attended with great enthusiasm. Members of the 1925A class that were on the boys' team were lwilton Orcutt, Sidney Savatsky, John Kennedy, and Frank U91

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High School of Commerce and the efforts of the pupils were Well rewarded by its undoubted success. Much credit was due to the coaching of Miss Gordon. Class Games were again held at the New England Fair Grounds. Commerce spirit was evident everywhere, and with the co-operation of the athletes Commerce placed second. Another picnic was held, only this time it was called the Senior Picnic. Lake Chauncy again was graced by the presence of our Seniors and a wonderful time was enjoyed by everyone. A new Mercury staff was elected with every position Hlled by our classmates, who, brought about a very successful year. Summer vacation came and went and we were again together in September for our last term at Commerce. We had no sooner returned than election time came once more. Frank Stevens was chosen President, Ruth Stickney, Vice-President, Helen Daley, Secretary, Albert Carlson, Treasurer. That year our boys won great fame for Commerce. In the inter-high cross country run we broke North's fourteen year monoply of the championship by winning four victories in four days. This is the first time in the history of the school that Commerce has ever held this honor. Much credit is due to Frank Sanella, former Commerce boy, who coached the boys on to victory. The Senior Prom, held on Nov. 21, was a gala affair and almost everyone attended. The success of the evening was due to the co-operation of the pupils and the chaperonage of Miss Laura E. Carrigan and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin H. Andrews. Class Day elections were held and the result was: Class Prophet, Bertha Lavertyg Class Orator, Joseph Dumas, Class Musician, Albert Shellang Class Pianist, Mildred Johnson, Class Soloist, Leslie Partridge, and Class Historian, Gloria Ragagli. And so now we prepare to leave the place Where we have learned our lessons of love, loyalty, school spirit and friendship, and to turn our faces toward our life's work. I extend to all the teachers and our ever-helping principal, Mr. Andrews, gratitude for aiding the class of 1925 to fit themselves for life's great work. The records of the past have been a pleasant story to write. The glorious past may be a prophecy of the success of our class in the future. And so, the pen of time writes a Finis to the four chapters of our history. As we may never all be together again, we pledge this day loyalty to High School of Commerce and to the class of 1925-A. E211