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

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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

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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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and basketball crashed the stubborn defense of the rivals to ring up two more inter-high titles. The girls, furthermore, made their contribution by earning the basketball and field hockey honors. We paused once more in our strides of progress, to pay our respects in mem- ory of two esteemed teachers, Miss Pauline A. Smith and Mr. Charles H. Jordan, whose understanding for every student's concern made them most dear to us all. Now, firm and well-rooted within a celestial tower, the Class of '4-1-A made its journey on to new heights. Campaigns were instituted, nominations made, and, with all parties participating, the ballot boxes for the final voting session were filled. President Philip Koki, a third term candidate, after forceful opposition, suc- ceeded in maintaining command. The Vice-President's position was capably filled by Eleanor Torpey for whose services we are indeed appreciative. Secre- tary Martha Rosenbusch favored us with a second term in office, and Noriar Pahigian commendably fulfilled his obligations in the Treasurer's capacity. Individual awards were duly celebrated as Philip Koki laid claim to fourth place at the Colby Oratorical Contest. Then, too, the Horace Mann Scholar roll, including the names of Philip Koki, Irene Plucinski, Louise Reardon, Ruth Sallstrom, Mildred Slauenwhite, Mae Teikari and Eleanor Torpey, added a scholastic glory to our history. More championships illuminated our field of glory as the baseball team won the season's pennant, the cross-country harriers and the track team blazed in successful campaigns, and the girls, basketball champions held their first-rate position. The honor list for outstanding players emphasizes the services of football's co-captains Milton Lawrey and John Kleiza, the former being a letterman in track as well, and the latter receiving all-city guard distinction. Witlnn this field of activity, Thomas McGrath made his debut in basketball and football. The Commerce hill and dalers' well-balanced team also raced to win the Knights of Columbus Trophy. We trace back again into the business section and make record of Mae Tei- kari as Editor-in-chief of our all-around school paper. The Blackfriars' performance of The Barrettsw st1'uck a high note in dra- matics as the critics applauded its sparkle and freshness. Instructors Grace M. Ellis and Francis X. Curley shared with us the joys and sorrows of our youth until they themselves were called to rest. Noble in char- acter, sincere in heart, they were loved by all who knew them. The Town has now become incorporated into the unity which we struggled to create. Ahead lies new ground to conquer, new fields to explore, and high ideals to fulfill. Let us then march on with an incentive to make new ambitions a reality. f27l