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

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT 1941-A Dorothy Mallquist, Class Testatrix, 1941-A After four full years of work and friendship, experi- ence, and pleasant associations, we, the Class of 1941-A, realizing that the time is drawing near when we shall end the happy days that we have spent at the High School of Commerce, do now make known to all our last Will and Testament. ARTICLE I To Mr. Andrews, our beloved Principal and friend, we extend our sincere thanks for what he has done for us and assure him of our deepest admiration of his wise counsel. To Mr. William J. Casey and Mr. Edward F. Tobin, our Assistant Principals, we also express our appreciation and heartfelt thanks for having so much patience with us and for making our days here at Commerce an experience long to be remembered. To our helpful and loving parents and guardians we leave our everlasting gratitude for making our education possible. ARTICLE II To those ever-loving members of the Commerce faculty who were kind enough to postpone tests when snowstorms made attendance impossible, we give thanks. Not unmindful of the many services rendered by our teachers, we make the following bequests: To Miss Treat, more patience with her Journalists who fail to bring in ads. To Miss Cruikshank, our hope that in the not distant future noiseless halls will be installed so that she may retain the attention of her classes. To Mr. Morrill, a trust fund of pennies so that he may reimburse his gum- chewing stenographers after asking them to deposit their gum in the basket. To Mr. Burnell, a booklet on Excuses and How to Cure Themf, To Mr. Gleason, a room full of automatic machines guaranteed to add cor- rectly the first time. To Mr. Dickie, a new system of mental telepathy that will relate to his pupils the fact that this is a- free country and you don't have to do anything. To Mr. Myles McAleer, our heartiest thanks for making our Class Day one of real beauty and success. I29l

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CLASS IIB!-ITIIJN l94l-I-I Donald Nelson, Class Orator, 194-l-A We, the Class of 194-1-A, meet for our last oilicial gath- ering. Tomorrow we separate and go into the world to take our places as individuals, some as factory workers, some as farmers, some as business men, and still others, as students in schools of higher learning. It is with deep regret that we must part, for as a group we have believed in high standards and have represented all that America stands for. In going out into the world, we must defend these standards which our teachers have so earnestly endeavored to impress upon us. Do you realize that one person in this small group can change the entire destiny of the United States? This sounds unbelievable, but in America it has been a reality many times. When Washington consented to command the Revolutionary Army, he changed the entire course of what is now the United States. Without Washington's aid, there is little doubt but that we should still be English subjects and be engaged now in defending England as one of her colonies. Lincoln, too, changed the destiny of this nation. In his firmness in suppress- ing the secession of the Southern States, he succeeded in preserving the unity of the country, and also freed many of our brethren who became leaders in the world. Many of us, though, will not become Lincolns or Washingtons, but will be just other members of a labor party, a political party, a church congregation, or some other organization. It is for us then to influence others with our prin- ciples rather than permit others to influence us with their 'fismsn and un- scrupulous dealings. Here in America, a large air force is very important for the preservation of Liberty. Recently in California a strike was called in an aircraft plant. Cer- tain workmen were unable to reach a satisfactory agreement. I do not know whether the employers or the employees were at fault, but I do know that such an exhibition is a disgrace to America and democracy. Had the workers or the directors of the plant's activities been given the training in Americanism which we the students of Commerce High have been fortunate to receive, I feel con- fident that the strike would have been averted. I could cite many similar situa- tions, but this is neither the time nor the place for such. In passing, however, I should like to say this: Tomorrow as you go forth into the world as future citizens, you too will have like experiences. How will you meet them? Will you permit your selfish desires to dominate your think- ing and your actions? Or will you be guided by the principles of Americanism which you have been taught at Commerce High School? Each of you is an integral part of this great country of ours. On you individually and collectively rests the destiny of this land. You must not, and you cannot, fail this imposing trust which has been placed in you-this duty which rests upon every loyal and true American to keep this great country of ours a united and peaceful nation. May you at the close of each day be able to say: 'il have run the course, I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith, and with the help of Almighty God, this shall continue to be my goalf' U81 .1 . A --L4--H -

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To Mr. Sweet, a few spare angles and circles which will aid his Geometry students in solving complex problems. To Mr. Edgar Wilson, a new set of band instruments with no sharps and fiats and with them a guaranty to produce perfect tune. To Miss Higgins, our school nurse, we leave the assurance of our lasting re- membrance of her kindly ministrations to us in time of need. ARTICLE III Furthermore, to remind future Commercites of our unselfishness and thought- fulness, the particular members of the class bequeath the following: Louise Moreschi bequeaths her experimental ability to any prospective chemist in search of a new element. Mary Mahoney leaves her fine personality to anyone who thinks she is capable of making full use of such an endowment. Marjorie Massey leaves a comb and a mirror to some miss who forgets hers. Philip Koki bequeaths his presidential dignity and leadership to Joseph Farley, his successor. Ruth Sallstrom leaves her natural wavy hair to those girls less fortunate in crossing the street on rainy days to get to building three. Noriar Pahigian, our trustworthy treasurer, leaves to the new treasurer the privilege of getting out of bed early mornings to collect class dues. Eleanor Torpey bequeaths her ability, brilliancy, and popularity to anyone worthy of such an acclaim. Donald Nelson leaves his ability in argumentation to any member of the debating societies. Nathan Wald leaves his dancing feet to any other jitterbug. Harold Gould leaves nothing, takes everything. Bessie Lea leaves a complete disclosure of her secret of how to get along with people. Leo Golden leaves his constant grin to all P. M. pupils in Room 6. Martha Rosenbusch leaves her witty remarks to some Junior seeking popularity. Herbert Stegenga leaves his beautiful tenor voice to echo throughout the halls of Commerce the praise and glory of our Alma Mater. To whom it may concern: We leave season tickets to the Olympia Theatre for those students who, on certain days, find the movies more interesting than school. ARTICLE IV To the Freshmen we leave a map which will direct them to the much-talked- about tunnel fwhich exists only in our dreamsj and a large microscope which will bring them nearer to graduation. D01