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

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193 8 JOHN PLUGIS “The world knows nothing of its greatest men” Because he is an attractive lad, and an interésting conversationalist, John has re- ceived much attention. Despite his ap- parent shyness, John is said to be a bold huntsman. FRED PORTER “Ease with dignity” Football 3. Year Book Staff. “Bunny” is “tall, blond, and handsome”, with a likeable personality and a way with the opposite sex. His ambition is to make a success of the year book, and to drive his Ford at 80 miles per hour. We wish you luck, Bunny! WALTER QUINN “Variety is the spice of life” Football Manager 4. Basketball Manager 4. Class Treasurer 4; Sportsmanship Brother- hood. Walter agrees perfectly with the above quotation. He is a pleasing, attractive, and sociable senior. Where fun is found, there will you find “Bud”. MAY RICHARDSON “The well of truce wit is truth itself” Tri-Delta. May has a fun-loving nature, a firm determination, and a heart of gold. With these. assets, ‘we may %e sure that she will gain future happiness and success. ALBERTON RIPLEY “Sober is he, but not severe” Quiet, conscientious, co-operative, and ambitious is “Rip”. May you accomplish he pee you set before you after you leave VOLUNTINE ROLLINS “The load becomes light which is cheerfully borne” “Snooks” is a quiet, studious, friendly boy. He is a skating enthusiast, and likes driving, especially about 65. 13 YB AR BOOK: FRANK ROSS “His countenance was bright with honest cheer” Class President 4. Basketball 3, 4. Football 3, 4. yee Book Staff; Sportsmanship Brother- ood. “Scottie”, with his sunny disposition, unassuming’ manner, and dependability, is not only senior class president, but alse a two-letter man. Outside of athletics, his chief diversion is dancing. Scottie is termed “a reglar fella” by his classmates. ROSAMOND SHEAHAN “He who has a sense of duty has a foundation for a worthy character” Tri- Delta. : Rosamond is a quiet, efficient worker in whatever she attempts to do. She is serious and steadfast. AGNES SIMPSON “Softly she does speak, and sweetly smile’ Glee Club i, 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Treasurer 1, 2. New England Music Festival 1, 2, 3. Character Part in Operetta; Year Book Staff; Tri-Delta. Dignified and reserved, yet fun-loving and friendly, Agnes presents the picture of a true lady at all times. Her conscientious- ness and never-changing disposition have destined her for success and happiness. MARION SNELL “Good nature and sense must ever join” Year Book Staff. Marion is a sincere, quiet, and- faithful friend with a keen sense of humor . Her kind and sunny smile has greeted us through four happy years. ETHEL TODD “Forever foremost in the ranks of fun” Capability, and a fine sense of humor, a friendly manner, and a disposition as sunny as her hair have made “Effie” invaluable to us. Whether she concentrates on cows or chemistry, or both, we know that “Hffie” will be happy.

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HOWE HIGH ALFRED MacALLISTER “And nothing but death can e’er diveree his dignity™ Glee Club 1, 2, 3. Orchestra I, 2, 3, 4. Fiditor-in-chief of Newspaper Editorial Staff; Treasurer of A. A. 3; Uditor-in-chief ‘of Year Book Staff; Senior Play; Class President 2, 3; Character Part in Operetta; Sportsmanship Brotherhood. Could we ever fathom all that lay be- hind that studious exterior? No, but we do recognize “Mac’s” executive ability, ef- ficiency, courtesy. and tact as just a few of the qualities that have made his pres- ence felt throughout the school. Although Mac maintains the calm dignity befitting our Hditor-in-chief, he has a contagious thuckle which breaks forth at unexpected moments. DOROTHEA McARDLE “A certain charm, a lovely smile, Helpful and loyal all the while” A fondness for good clothes, and a flair for wearing them make Dot outstanding among her classmates. Her winning per- sonality and infectious smile will always insure her many friends. PAULINE McDERMOTT “A sunny nature wins lasting friendship anywhere” Glee Club 1, 4. Smiling, conscientious, and sincere, Pauline is bound to succeed in her chosen work—stenography. HELEN McHUGH “Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well” Helen’s demure shyness conceals a ready wit and a love for gardening. Though one of the quietest girls in the class, she is also one of the sweetest and most friendly, MARGARET MONGAN “A thing of beauty is a soy forever” To Margaret belongs the distinction of being one cf the best artists in the class, Her posters are the envy of all. Her strik- ing sense of humor has regaled us during many class periods. 12 SCHOOL MARY NICKLES “Go forward, for glory awaits thee” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 3 4. Newspaper Editorial Staff; Year Book Staff; Character Part in Operetta; Tri- Delta; Class Essayist. Mary will long be remembered poy her friends for her charming personality and sympathetic understanding. Her talent as a pianist, her versatility, ana her scholas- tic ability have enabled her to make a complete success of her high school career, ROBERT OLIVIERI “Every inch a sport” Football 3, 4. Basketball 2 ,8, 4. Baseball 2, 3, 4. Sportsmanship Brotherhood “Sample” is good looking, amiable, and carefree. He has the happy faculty for making frien’s. His interest lies in athletics, especially football and baseball, which he plays excellently. JEANNE O’SULLIVAN “Her music in my heart, I bore, Long after it was heard no more” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. A. A. Play; New England Music Festival 1, 2, 3, 4; Year Book Staff; Tri-Delta. Demure, fun-loving, attractive, and cheerful is Jeanne. Her ability to play the ’cello skillfully gives her an excellent start on the road.to success. : PRESTON PARDY “A ripple of laughter, a cordial “Hi”, And down to work without half a try” Football 4. Assistant Basketball Manager 4. Secretary of A. A. 4; Year Book Staff. Prest’s motto is, “Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow”. Cheer- ful and witty, Prest is a patient sufferer of English. His ambition is to be a writer of successful “swing” songs.

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BOW EF AlGH S60 01 ERNEST YOCELL “Qh, so small, and yet so big” Football 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4—Captain 4, Baseball 3, 4. Sportsmanship Brotherhosd- The possessur of a2 magnetic personality, ‘as-we judge by his many friends, “Bus” is one of the most popular boys in the class. We all think that our cheerful “Bus” is a fine athlete and “one swell guy”. He has just one weakness, and it wears skirts. Don't ever forget old Howe High, “Bus”. RUTH WAITZ “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance” Year Book Staff. Ruth is a conscientious worker. : yet with a sense of humor and an ability to make and keep friends, she is sure to win a brilliant suecess in life. WILLIAM WALLACE “The waters that are the stillest are the deepest” Year Kook Staff, Although quiet and studious, Bill has one of the finest personalities in the class. His fairness and friendliness are two of the qualities that have made him so well liked by his comrades. We'll be missing you, Bill. Quiet, - 14 ROBERT WESTLUND “A little fun now and then is relished by.the best of men” Glee Club 3, 4. : : Newspaper Editorial Staff, Football 2, 3, 4. Basketball 2, 38, 4. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4—Captain 4. President of the Sportsmanship Brother- hood; Year Book Staff. “Westy”, with his fine athletic record and dry humor, shines as an outstanding member of our class. We hope he realizes his ambition—to play on a big-league base- ball team! ESTHER WINDER | “She is petite, and she is gay, And she is merrier day by day” Tri-Delta; Year Book Staff. Who is the petite little miss who always looks as if she had just stepped out of a modiste shop ? Why, none but our Esther whose willingness to work, subtle humor, and grace in “tripping the light fantastic” have made her a very popular young lady of the class of ’38.