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

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GLENNA SHEEHAN “Glen” Tri-Delta Yearbook Staff The newest addition and a very welcome one to our class is Glenna. Noted for her rapid speech, she offers stiff competition to the best tobacco auctioneer available today. We are glad you came to Howe, Glenna! WILLIAM SHEEHAN “Bill” “Bill,” fun-loving and merry, is a fol- lower of sports ; and in his spare moments he likes nothing better than to read a good book. JERRY SKAFF “Jerry” Football 4. Yearbook Staff A new member at Howe in 1942, Jerry, an able member for any committee, has enlivened the class with his sparkling wit and his humor, which we think are not to be surpassed. PHILIP SMITH “Smiitty” Football 1, 2, 3. 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Baseball 1, 2. Yearbook Staff Junior Prom Committee Phil is not only an excellent student, but also an all-efficient and formidable sportsman. He also seems to have a pleas- ing way with the girls. ROANNE THOMMEN “Ishkabible” Tri-Delta Junior Prom Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4. Yearbook Staff Roanne is what one would call a “live wire.” If one is with her. one is always sure of having a gay and lively time. IRENE THORNTON “Rena” Tri-Delta Glee Club Irene, quiet and likable, has been our cafeteria cashier for two years in which time she has done very well. Her am- bition is to be a success. ROBERT TSCHERCH “Bob” Senior Play Yearbook Staff Students such as “Bob” are very few. He is studious, witty, and good-natured, and there is yet to be found a question that he can’t answer. He is always “Bobby on the spot.” PRISCILLA TURNER “Prissy” Glee Club 1, 2, 3. French Broadcast 2. Senior Play Committee Tri-Delta Tall Priscilla is usually quiet and de- mure. Prissy’s ambition is to become as expert a nurse as her mother. HELEN VIRGIN Vive-president 1, 2, 3, 4. Prom Committee Yearbok Staff Tri-Delta Helen is the cutest blonde in the senior class. Our vice-president’s scholastic record is enviable ; and her friendly, un- assuming nature has made her a friend to all. JEAN WADLEIGH Prom Committee Senior Play Committee Tri-Delta Chic Jean is quite petite, but good things very often come in small packages. Among .Jean’s many attributes is her cute little giggle.

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EINAR NEILSEN “Swede” Baseball 1. 2. “Swede ' ' is a model of industriousness and conscientiousness. Many times he has displayed his ability on the diamond. MARY PICKOWICZ “Kutch” Tri-Delta Mary has thoughts, these days, only of the Navy and her sailor boy, fighting for his Uncle Sam, HARVEY NOLAN “Harv” French Broadcast 2 Baseball 1, 2. Junior Prom Committee Fotball 1, 2, 3, 4. Yearbok Staff As one of our most popular senior boys, Harvey, noted for his wit and humor, left school on Thursday, January 28, 1943, and is now with the Marines at a, destination unknown. We wish to extend to Harvey our best wishes in all his ventures, and we hope to be able to see him soon! ROBERT PREST “Bob” Senior Play Yearbook Staff Bob, the hero of Life Begins at Six- likes to travel ; and his main am- bition is to see as much of the world as he can. KATHLEEN O ' BRIEN “Kay” Tri-Delta Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4. Field Hockey 1, 2. Yearbok Staff Senior Play Committee Prom Committee Vivacious “Kay” is an ardent suppoi ' ter of all Howe ' s social functions. Dancing, roller-skating, and bicycling have given her many hours of pleasure. RITA O ' BRIEN “Mugsy” Field Hockey 1, 2. Glee dun 4. Bue-eyed Rita, like her sister Kay, enjoys dancing, roller-skating, and bicycling. Mugsy ' s” presence as a Wave will gladden the hearts ofl all her Naval associates. GRACE O ' HARA Grace is one of the quietest members of the class. She believes in the motto Seen, but not heard.” EILEEN REDDEN “Pat” Tri-Delta Another reticent miss is Eileen. With that winsome smile of hers, Eileen has proved more than once to be a jolly friend and companion. RUTH SCHAFFNER “Roxie” Tri-Delta Junior Prom Committee Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Secretary 2, 3, 4. Yearbook Staff French Broadcast 2. 4. Musical B ' estival 1, 2. Scholastid Review 2. Shy and pretty, Ruthie is a girl of many accomplishments. She is not only an honor student, but also is adept in social graces. MARION SCHULT An extremely charming girl is Marion. Although apparently quiet, she is con- sidered “tops” by all who know her.

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FRANCES WAITZ Franny” Tri-Delta Clee Club Field Hockey Franny” is a happy-go-lucky senior with a great sense of humor and an ap- titude for the artistic. GRACE WENTWORTH Prom Committee Tri-Delta Secretary Wherever there’s a laugh, you will find Grace. With her beautiful complexion plus a pleasing personality, how can she help but be successful as a private sec- retary ? KATHERINE WILSON Kay” Kay will long be remembered by her cla.ssmates for her fun-loving nature. We are sure that she will attain success in her chosen field as a stenographer. DONALD YOUNG “Zeke” Football 3, 4. Happy-go-lucky, “Zeke” seemed to be always up to mischief, but made up for it on the gridiron, where he gave valuable assistance to the football team. He re- cently joined the Navy. ELEANOR ZAWISA “AI Tri-Delta Quiet “Al” is said to see all, hear all, but say little. Small wonder she is a friend to all and an enemy of none. ELLEN CONDON Tri-Delta The absent-minded member of our senior class seems to be Ellen. Ellen’s chief ambition, up to this time, is to receive her diploma. LOUISE DELARUE “Frenchie Tri-Delta Loui.se is a very quiet and likable mem- ber of the class. She has a very cheerful, pleasing manner, which has attracted her many friends. MILDRED TUTTLE “Betty” Yearbok Staff 3, 4. Music Festival 1, 2, 3. Glee Club 1, 2, 3. Prom Committee Tri-Delta “Betty’s” comical facial expressions and her witty remarks brighten any class-room! “Betty” is a lot of fun, and she will be missed by all the underclassmen. ROBERT SCHULT “Bobby” Reticent and unasuming, Robert is a man of actions rather than of words ; a lover of the outdoors, he delights in skating and in fishing.