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

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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

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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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Among the most treasured of our possessions is the Biggest News Trophy awarded us for journalistic attainment. For such supremacy in the art of writ- ing we justly heralded this honor, and proudly placed the plaque in our town hall. The Town's reputation was once more enhanced by the fact that we again became the proud recipients of the Girls' and Boys' inter-high basketball cham- pionships. Time passes, and, along with it, faculty members Miss Florence N. Flagg and Miss Jane G. Waite journeyed on to their eternal reward. Sincerity and consideration were the virtues that merited our respect for them. They have left us, but their spirit lives on forever. Our Town grows. A better organization of standards could not be imagined as we ventured on to our Junior year. Activities became plentiful as various clubs were enthusiastically attended, while praise-worthy sportsmanship pre- dominated in both scholastic and athletic rivalry. In our club organizations the following '41-Als served as presidents: Howard Besnia of the Biology Club, Birgit Hellberg of the Bumble Bees, Walter Bu- rokas of the Chemistry Club, and George Danielian of the Table Tennis Club. The polls were again made a highlight event as the votes tallied the following results: President, Philip Kokig Vice-President, Mary Mahoney, Secretary, Martha Rosenbuschg and Treasurer, Howard Besnia. Glamour invited our interest this year as scores attended the Britomart Promenade which was a most enjoyable social affair. On the stage, a tremendous ovation resulted from the portrayal of First Lady, in which Richard Whelan won distinction, and the comic opera Chimes of Normandy. Scholastic endeavor was brought into the limelight as the highest All American Award was adjudged to our Commerce Mercury. This fact we justly accentuate as a tribute to those who aided in obtaining it. Competition dis- ciplined a hard-fought contest, but we again managed to deserve our second Big News Trophy. May it be recorded also that this scroll bears the names of Eleanor Torpey and Demetre Steffon whose participation was most commendable. Everlasting in our memory will be the delightful picnic held at the Weirs in New Hampshire at which some 850 Commercites enjoyed a brief holiday. Fea- tured entertainment included dancing, bowling, swimming, boating and num- erous other pastimes. The sports circles made a clean sweep of the '39 season as Captain Mason Flagg led his golf team to a victorious outcome. Within these championship brackets were also the cross-country and track teams. Captain John fRedJ Leary cut the ice in the hockey rinks to tally a smashing triumph. Football U61