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

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” HOWE HIGH SCHOOL RC en ee te ree CHARLES CROMBIE “A friend in need, is a friend indeed” Charlie is a shy, quiet chap in school, but a very different fellow when he’s out- side. To gain a higher position m the Navy than his brother’s is Charlie’s main ambi- tion. Hope you make Annapolis, Charlie! CATHERINE DOHERTY “A friendship that makes the least noise is often the most successful” Dark hair and lovely clothes, her pleas- ing manner and poise, make Kay one of the most attractive girls in the class. VIOLET FERMAN “Nothing seems to disturb the even tenor of her ways” Violet’s quietness, soft voice, and de- pendability endear her to her friends and destine her for happiness. GERALD FINLAYSON “A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market” Glee Club 1. Orchestra 1, 2, 4. Football 1, 2, 8, 4. Character Part in Operetta; Sportsmanship Brotherhood; Year Book Staff. “Jerry” is one of the jolliest. mem ers of our class, and his practical jokes have given many happy hours to his companions. His hobbies are football and music, MARGARET FLETCHER “Simplicity is a hard thing to copy” Tri-Delta. Margaret, better known as Peg, will be remembered for her love of horses. Peg. is a good sport, and loves a good time, MARIETTA FRAZA “A girl who is a good friend every day” Marietta’s cheery smile, understanding, and common sense will be sure to spell success for her in the future. 10 ‘free, and ambitious. EVERETT GILE “Life is a song; let’s sing it together” “Ey” is a rather quiet fellow who is well liked. His one delight is dancing. Here’s wishing you success in whatever you under- - take, Ev! LOIS GILE “A trim little lady, with plenty of style, Has views on life, which would make the sphinx smile” Glee Club 1, 2, 3. Lois, the girl with the charming per- sonality and winning smile, has long had the distinction of being one of the best- Sass and best-liked members of our class. CHARLES GRIFFIN “Ambition, thou goad of all mankind” Year Book (Staff. “Porky”, as he is called, 1s jovial, care- His hobby is drum- ming, and his ambition is to play for Benny Goodman. Good luck, “Porky”. EDMUND GROSVENOR “For the apparel oft proclatms the man” Orchestra 1, 2, 8, 4: - Senior Play. Grosvenor, with his good looks, wit, and winning smile, is by popular acclaim one of the best liked boys: in the class. He is an ardent trumpeter and a horseman, and helped to make the senior. play memorable with his clever interpretation of Van Kind. “Keep right on,-young man, work hard at school, and you’ll never regret it.” How about -it,, Grosvenor ? EDNA HOMENICK “The best way to live well is to work well’ Edna is a young lady with modest ways and a winning smile. Her sincerity and quiet helpfulness have made her a welcome addition to our class.

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1938 YEAR BOOK NORMAN COOK “Revels in figures, overwhelmed by histori- cal facts—ready, willing, and able”. Orchestra 1, 2, 8, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 8. Year Book Staff; Sportsmanship Brother- hood. “Cookie” is a sociable, ambitious youth. He has a yen for math, and a mania for basketball. His ambition is to teach. Good luck, Cookie. “Spare the rod.” FRANCES CORBETT “She is pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant to think on, too” Tri-Delta; Class Essayist. . Frances’ soft voice and gentle manner have lent to our class an air of distinction We have all been enthralled by her lovely soprano voice. May your life be a song, Frances, written upon the .taff of all your friendships. ° RAYMOND CORMIER “Good at work, good at play” Ray is one of our bashful boys. He is just as friendly and intelligent, however, as he is retiring. We all admire his ability to converse on any subject. Success in farming, Ray! ELAINE CRAM “Modest and simple and sweet” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Tri-Delta, Elaine’s charm lies in her capacity for friendliness. In her own gentle way, she makes us feel that she likes us, and in re- turn, we are very fond of her. We are sure there’s happiness ahead for you, Elaine. WARREN BROWN “A moral, sensible, and well-bred man” Glee Club 2, 3. Orchestra 1, 2. President of A. A. 4; Sportsmanship Breth- erhood, Warren is sociable, attractive, and cour- teous. He is a booster for the old saying, “It doesn’t cost anything to be a gentle- man’’. LILLA BURKE “Sing away sorrow; cast away care” Glee Club 1, 2 3, 4. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Senior Play; New Engiand Music Festival 1, 3; Character Part in Operetta; Tri-Delta. Lilla will long be remembered for her sweet singing voice, which was constantly ringing through the halls, and for her tire- less efforts in class activities. ARTHUR CARLSON “Of stature small, but genius bright” Senior Play; A. A. Play; Year Book Staff. Because of his nationality, “Swede” ac- quired his nickname. Correction, please— Arthur is Norwegian! He is sociable, in- telligent, and courteous, stars in chemistry and math, and made a hit 1n the senior play. Good luck, Swede! : FRANCES COLLINS “She’s never haughty, never proud; But popular in every crowd.” Glee Club 1, 3, 4. Vice-president of class 1, 2, 3, 4.—° - Year Book Staff; Tri-Delta : Take a heaping spoonful of sweetness, add two cups of fun, sprinkle on a lot of sincerity, and add a dash of ginger. Mix. well. There is “Franny”, our popular vice- president. Best of luck, Franny. May the future be bright for you.

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£938 ROBERT HOUGHTON “Every man has his fault, and honesty is his” Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Senior Play. Bob is one of the+ most friendly, con- genial, and obliging boys in the class. He is a good dancer and a model gentleman. Wel] remember you, Doctor Houghton, when we’re ill. GRACE HOWE “Be always brave and true and lovely, Vivid and happy as you are now” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4: Newspaper Editorial Staff; Year Book Staff; Class Secretary 3, 4; Vice-president of A. A. 4; Character Part in Operetta; series Play; New England Music Festival , 2, 3. ' With scintillating personality, twinkling eyes, and vivacious smile, Grace has easily won her way into the hearts or ner class- mates. Her soul fairly vibrates with music, and her mind is explosive with thought. All the foregoing, coupled with a dauntless am- bition, assures success for Grace. MARJORIE HURLEY “Tt is the tranquil people who accomplish much” Basketball 1, -2, 3. Tri-Delta. Although small in stature, “Margie’s” ability is not to Se measured in inches. Well known are her calm composure and Sincerity, but only a few friends know her excellent humor, which is betrayed by the twinkle in her eyes. MORGAN KING “A ‘King’, aye, every inch a king” . Newspaper Editorial Staff. Football 3. Senior Play; Year Book Staff; Sportsman- ship Brotherhood. “Kingie” is very studious, determined, and ‘friendly. He has taken leading. parts in some of our plays, and he has always put on an ace performance. YEAR BOOGK 11 ETHEL KERIVAN “What sweet delight a quiet life affords” Ethel is a-lady in all that the word may embrace: charm, serenity, and grace. Her gentleness, serenity, and love of mischief make her a delightful person. LOUISE LENARDSON “To know her is to like her” Glee Club 2, 3. Basketball manager 4. Tri-Delta. Louise, better known as “Lenny”, has a cheerful, friendly manner, and a keen sense of humor. Such assets assure her success in whatever she undertakes. OSBORN LINCOLN “None but himself can be his parallel” Basketball 4. Baseball 4. Glee Club 4. “Ossy” is the “tall; tan, and terrific” boy of the class. He is well-liked because of his light-heartedness and delightful per- sonality. Time never drags wnen “Ossy” is around. He likes sports. LILLIAN LINDSAY “The best things come in small packages” Year Book Staff. Tri-Delta. Dignified and courteous, friendly and helpful, dependable and diligenr, Lillian is- sure to be an excellent nurse. Always good company, she is a friend whom one appre- ciates more and more. FRANCIS MARTIN “Women, you don’t interest me—as yet.” “Bushy” gets his nickname from his shock of sandy hair. He is a quiet, friend- ly fellow, and his witty repartees have given his friends many a hearty laugh.