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

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1938 YEAR BOOK CLASS HISTORY A happy, eager throng of boys and girls excitedly launched forth on the good ship “Freshmen” in the memorable year of 1934. For the first few weeks, wild-eyed, confused youngsters rushed madly about try- ing desperately to appear in the right class-room at the right time, and supplying a never-ending source of amusement for upper-classmen. The daily routine, however, soon became second nature to the class of ’38, and the rest of the year was smooth sailing. Class officers weré elected and proved worthy of their responsibility. Everett Farmer was chosen president; Frances Collins, vice president; Evelyn Bourque, secretary; and Oliver Dutile, treasurer. Miss Griffin was class advisor. The Freshme n Dance, the first social undertaking of the class, proved a great success. A jubliant class outing at Canobie Lake was the last social event of our freshmen year. As sophomores, our course was not so rough as that of the previous year. Quickly settling down to business, we elected the following officers : President, Alfred MacAllister; vice-president, Frances Collins; secretary, Evelyn Bourque; and treasurer, Agnes Simpson. Miss Conway was chosen as class advisor, The first big date of the year was our Hallowe’en Dance. ‘The final social event of the year was the customary outing to Canobie Lake, Roller- skating, boating, dancing, and such amusements as the merry-go-round nd the fun-house, provided ample material for an enjoyable outing. In 1936, sure-footed and feeling just a wee bit superior to our under- éla4ssmen, we became juniors, prepared to spend the best year yet. We elected our class officers as follows: Alfred MacAllister, president; Fran- ces Collins, vice-president; Agnes Simpson, treasurer; and Grace Howe, secretary. Our class advisor was Miss Belcher. Many members of our class took part in the various sports, and re- ceived their letters. In May, we attained the peak of our high school social career with our Junior Prom. Miss Belcher’s untiring efforts made the Prom a bril-— jiant success. A kaleidoscopic mass of balloons suspended from the ceiling made the occasion memorable. The play, “Damon and Pythias”, was broadcast by students in Howe. High from the WLLH studio in Lowell. The members of our class who . participated in the play were Grace Howe, Agnes Simpson, Mary Nickles, Virgihia Blair, Jeanne O’Sullivan, Esther Winder, Alfred MacAllister, Frank Ross, Kendrick Barnes, and Morgan King. ; With its many varied amusements, Canobie Lake once again fur- nished us with a wide source of enjoyment for a delightful class outing. Seniors at last! With plans galore, we started our final year. Class elections were held as soon as possible with Frank Ross elected president; Frances Collins, vice-president; Walter Quinn, treasurer; and Grate Howe, secretary. Mrs. Sampson was chosen class advisor. Two new clubs were formed by the seniors during the year: The Tri- Delta Club, comprised of senior girls; and the Sportsmanship Brother- 23

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HOWE HIGH SCHOOL I, Marion Snell, leave my tendency to argue over any and all points to any submissive Junior. a I, Ethel Todd, leave the picture of a horse pinned on my desk cover to the Junior that gets my seat. I, Pauline McDermott, leave my soprano voice to Mary Pasho. ; I, Lilla Burke, leave my out-of-town “boy friends” to all the Junior irls. ez I, Mary Nickles, leave my position in the orchestra to Virginia Parker. I, Margaret Mongan, leave my artistic traits to Elaine Balas. I, Warren Brown, leave my “golden” smile to Billy Higgins. I, Dorothea McArdle, leave my choice of clothes to all Junior girls. I, Norman Cook, leave my knowledge of history to Bud Conrad. 1, Helen McHugh, leave my bicycle to Miss Baker to change classes with, I, Catherine Doherty, leave my sophisticated styles to Doris Quinn, a smartly dressed miss of the Class of 1939. I, Edna Homenick, leave my retiring nature to Doris Barnard. . 3 Gerald Finlayson, leave my fiddle as inspiration to any future Ru- inoffs, I, Lois Gile, leave my lisp to anv one that can’t get the technique. I, Margaret Fletcher, leave my love of horses to Dorothy. Todd. I, Charles Griffin, leave my Buick to any bashful Junior that can’t get a girl any other way. I, Violet Ferman, leave my quiet personality to Julia Leavitt. I, Edmund Grosvenor, leave my aristocratic bearing to the rowdies of the Junior class. G Be Everett Gile, leave my funeral director’s appearance to “Flash” ordon. I, Marietta Fraza. leave my flashing smile to all melancholy Juniors. I, Robert Houghton, leave my doctor’s degree to one of the gentle- men in the white coats. In witness whereto, we set our hand and seal, this infectious April morn, trusting that future generations at HOWE HIGH may be possessed of half the wit, looks, and pep of the illustrious Class of 1933. . PRESTON PARDY . FRANCES COLLINS LILLIAN LINDSAY 22

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HOWE HIGH SCHOOL hood Club, including senior and junior boys. Each club sponsored a dance, and later combined in producing the play, “One in a Million”, with Jeanne O’Sullivan and Morton Bent playing the leads. The preduction of the annual senior play, “Take My Advice’, a big event in the senior year, was one of the most successful ever staged in Howe High. Grace Howe as the charming, lovable Ann Weaver, and Alfred MacAlister as the attractive, understanding Professor Clement, took the leading parts in the play. They had a grand supporting cast with Arthur Carlson as the naive young schoolboy, Bud Weaver; Evelyn Bourque as the irresistible vamp, Marella Scotte; Edmund Grosvenor as the pompous pedagogue, Kerry Van Kind; Robert Houghton as the slick, supersalesman, Jimmy Thayer; Morgan King as the gullible Mr, Weaver; and Lilla Burke as his number-conscious wife, Mrs. Weaver. As a re- sult of the skillful directing of Miss Osgood, and the cooperation of the senior class, the play was a glorious triumph, and proved to be an out- standing financial success. In an effort to acquaint townspeople with the literary work in the school, the English department elected an editorial staff with Alfred MacAllister as editor-in-chief, to conduct the publishing of the school news and of the best English themes in the Billerica News. To the class of 1988 goes the credit for publishing the first Howe High School Year Book. : Mary Nickles and and Frances Corbett, because of their brilliant work throughout their four years of high school, were elected as the com- mencement speakers at gra duation. | Whatever tasks the future contains will be met with the will to win ‘by the Class of ’38. ESTHER WINDER 24