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

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CLASS DAY IIUMMITTEE 1941-A E. John Lepore, Chairman Howard Besnia Matilda Kersis Paul Puchek Elizabeth Gallagher John Moriarty Angelo Sotiropoulos Everett Holmes Anna Palermo Sidney Snegg Richard Whelan Ann Woods ADDRESS UF WELIIUME Philip S. Koki, President, 194-1-A 2. Mr. Andrews, members of the faculty, parents, and friends: The Class of 194-1-A extends to you a most cordial welcome. Time, that never onward flowing of the indivisible now, has carried us to the end of another phase of life. As we pause today upon the dividing ground between two eras in our lives and look back over the varied experiences of our high school life with its buoyancy and its pleasures, its rivalries and ambitions, its duties and generous friend- ships, we can not avoid a feeling of sadness that comes with the thought of parting. But the hours of the Present are golden, and the recollection of the happy days that we have spent together will ever brighten our pathway as we press on confidently and hopefully into the Future. It is a war-torn, uncertain and a complex world which confronts the youth of today, a world which seems to us full of vicissitudes and bewilderment. Con- sequently, as we enter upon the greater field of life which lies stretched out before us, our steps, at first, will seem, perhaps, a little unsteady. But remem- bering that our equipment is good, our purpose strong, let us meet our worldly battles face to faceg for it is true that a nation looks to her schools for men and women who will raise the world a step nearer to the long sought after Utopia. Our teachers and our principal, Mr. Andrews, to whom we one and all feel so deeply and eternally grateful, we shall always remember in the pouring forth of our expressions of gratitude, and certainly our parents shall never be forgotten in the returning of thanks for the privileges they have for so long placed freely at our disposal, privileges which were purchased for us at the cost of sacrifices on their part. Only a life of highest endeavor can ever repay the debt we owe to our teachers, our principal, and our parents. And so, dear parents and friends, we are indeed proud to speak the words that carry with them a cordial and a grateful welcome. i243

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EL!-lSS SUNG 1941-A Words by Dorothy Mallquist Music by .I enny May Gould Classmates, now it's time for parting. Gladness mingles with our tears, For we have a loving mem'ry Of our carefree, happy years. Mem'ries of our busy school days, Ever filled with joy and song, Menfries of our well-fought battles, High school days forever gone. Four short years welve been together Best of all, the friends we've made- Friends that we shall hold forever, Friendships time can never fade. Now we're gathered at the crossroads With a will to do or die. For the last time, all together, We salute old Commerce High. Class Motto Class Colors Sclentla et Virtus Red and White l23l

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I CLASS HISTUHY 1941-I-l Mary Mahoney, Class Historian, 1941-A In accordance with our Town Meeting regulations the Class of 194-1-A has assembled on this Class Day to pay due respect to the final administration of its affairs as a Senior group. This record, compiled from appropriate sources, will serve as a chronicle to be registered in the annals of Time, in a small measure it may convey our esteem for the democratic principles which have governed the actions of the student body. Comparatively small in number, yet possessing stout fortitude, we were offered a wealth of opportunity within these walls. Bound by a firm resolution to make an envi- able history, a collective reputation as well as personal attainment was a much sought after destination. Firmly believing in cooperative association, a liberal government was established and so began the construction of 'cOur Town. This formative year was made noteworthy by the Blackfriars' hilarious pres- entation of 66Love-in-a-Mist, and by the Euterpeans' rendition of the operetta, G'The Mikado. Our first athletic laurels were acclaimed in 1937 by the capture of the inter- high titles in football and outdoor track. Not to be outdone, the girls' varsity division romped the court in a successful campaign for the basketball cham- pionship. A grim shadow befell our little town with the passing of Dr. Albert C. Erick- son and Miss Grace M. Lombard, two most worthy and lovable characters in our faculty. Many new adventurers from various junior schools were adopted into Com- merce High at mid-year and were soon banded together according to the cus- toms of our community. A unity of ideals furthered our success as the govern- ing body assembled for the inauguration of our administrators for the second year. A most democratic system of election was held as the citizens cast their ballots for the respective offices. The selected officers in the executive branch were: President, Philip Kokig Vice-President, Frances Dunn, Secretary, Albina Pietrowiczg and Treasurer, Albert Dupsha. Dramatic and musical performances were highlighted by the Blackfriars' offering of Jane Eyre, as well as by the Euterpean Society's portrayal of the comic opera uPatience. i25l