Billerica Memorial High School - BMHS Yearbook (Billerica, MA)

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CLASS HISTORY 1933-1934 In the first week of September, 1933 the freshmen found themselves assembled to spend the next four years together. The first class officers were: President, Jean Brown; Vice- President, Thomas Knight; Secretary, Barbara McSweeney; , Treasurer, John Condon. Green and black were chosen as the class colors. Miss Garrison was chosen as class adviser. The first social affair given by the freshmen was a St. Patrick's Party in March. The musical talent of the class was well represented in the orchestra and glee club. Many athletes also appeared on the various teams. In June the class enjoyed their outing at Canobie Lake Park. The year flew past and it was not long before we said adieu to our friends and teachers for our long awaited vaca- tion. ; 1934-1935 The sophomore elections found John Condon as President, Vincent Mahoney as Vice-President, Jean Brown as Secretary, and Roger Robertson as Treasurer. rs. Sampson was class ad- viser. In. October the sophomores entertained the other classes with their annual Hallowee'n dance. During the remainder of the year the Athletic Association dances, the Junior Pron, and the Senior Reception followed in close order. In June the class again journeycd to Canobie Lake Park for their annual outing. Exams followed and it was not long before another year had gaily ended. ets

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TINTLE, EDITH Bunny Turnpike Road, Nuttings Lake . Edith helped us greatly in all social affairs. She also | did her part in sports and was a cheer leader during the ° football and basketball seasons. We're sure Edith will suc- ceed as a secretary. TALUTIS, JOANNA Allen Road, Billerica Joanna has been’ in the Glee Club for four years and has sung in the concerts sponsored by the Glee Club at the Howe H igh School, as well as in the chorus of the operetta, South in Sonora. Joanna has also been in the gym exhibi- tion. 4 ‘ TRUE, WALTER . + Wally Berger Treble Cove Road, North Billerica As his nickname suggests, Walter is a member of the Baseball Team, filling his position in the outfield very well. He also plays a hot trumpet in the school orchestra. Walter is a woman hater and hopes to be a Tech boy. TURNER, ELDER Sparrow Andover Road, Billerica’Center Sparrow , our efficient Athletic Association President for the past two years, is noted for his wit and humor. El- der is a very good singer and is a member of the Glee Club. Sparrow intends to study radio. WHITE, PATRICK Patty “Wilson Street, North Billerica | Patty is one of our leading sportsmen. As captain of | the baseball team in '36 he led his team to the League Cham- ‘pionship. He is captain again this year. As half back on ‘the football team, this diminutive lad accounted for many touchdowns. Pat hopes to continue his baseball career and ft in the Big Leagues! | 13

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1955-356 In the rank of Juniors, the class of 1957 began to show much prosress.. Class -ofricers were Jonn Condon, President, Thomas Knisht, Vice President, Marjorie 3licw, Secretary, and Vincent Mahoney, Tressuror. Mrs. Sampson wns yerzlected . for Class advisor. Three members were chosen from the junior elass to be Athictic “ssociation officers. They were Elder Turner, Presijent, Marjoric Shaw, Vice President, and Jean Brown, Sccrotary. The big feature of the year was the Junior Prom. It was held at the school auditorium, May 9. ‘he docorations and setting resembled an underwater scene, with fish swim- ming about and mermaids lounging at ease. Another importent item in our junior year was the choos- ing of our class rings. We chose a yellow cold ring with a pen and scroll design dravm by Edvard Thommen. For a third time, the junior class journeyed to Canobie Lake for their outing. A g00d time was had by all and s0 ended our Junior Year. : 1956-57 After a busy summer we returned to our classes once more as the peopie of the hour --the seniors. But we did not return once wmore.to various small rooms; we were all gethered togethcr in a large study hall. Hiss Campbell and Miss Davis replaced the Misses Snow and Conway in the cpmmer- cial division. luring the year, Mr. Ilusson, who left to fill a vacancy in North Attleboro High School, was replaced by Mr. Gordon. A class meeting found John Condon again President; Vin- cent Mahoney, Vice President; Edward Staskivicz, Secretary; and Roger Robertson, Treasurer. The three Atiletic officers were reelected to their respective positions. In December, the Senior Drama, The Youngest , was pre- sented. The cast was as follows: Helen Oniell, the fentle mother; Roger Robertson, an arrogant older brotier; Jo Con-= don, also a brother; Catherine Holmes, a bored older sister} Maurice Houlne, her lawyer-husband; Josephine Le Clair, a gay young davchter; Rotert Bartol, the leading man end youngr est son; Esther Johnsor, the leading lady and Bartol's fiana cee; and Bessie Isncr, the efficien naid. ‘ The yesr has ne pobre passed vith many social events un- til we are now planning for ovr forthcoming graduation which Will take place - June 16. John Conden and iiaurice Houlne, honcr students, are to be the speal:ers. Thus we come to the end of our high school career, with thoughts of the future planted in our i:inds and elso many re- grets at the thought of leaving Howe High School. [om