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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1944 volume:

I V t f J i I 1 I J I HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK P iitliskecl ky Class of 1944 Howe Higk Sckool Billerica, Akassackiisetts Photo rarny : Pu rdy’s 160 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. Engraving : Wiley-Whitney Company 25 Foster Street, Worcester, Mass. Printing, Binding, and Covers: Yearbook Publications 19 Tully Street, Chestnut Hill, Mass. TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Dedication Faculty . Winning the War — H. D. Chittim Victory — C. D. Locke . The Seniors The Yearbook Staff .... Class Ballot Class History Last Will and Testament of ’44 . Patriotic Paean Memories The Meaning of Armistice Sports Activities Senior Alphabet Movie Highlights .... Candid Camera Views . Ihidergraduates .... We Grow Up Advice to the Lovelorn . Patrons Advertisements Autographs Page 9 O eJ 4 5 6 7 15 16 17 18 21 25 26 27 33 40 41 42 45 49 50 51 52 64 — 2 — MARY H. O’NEILL 0iuiiccdwn That we, the class of nin e- teen hundred and forty-four, may better express our appre- ciation for the understanding and the sincere co-operation which you have so willingly given to the members of our class, we gratefully dedicate our book to you. — 3 — iLU ' I i 1. Cyril D. Locke, Principal Yale, B.A. ; Acadia, A.M. Mathematics 2. Harriet C, Baker Wellesley, A.B. Latin, Ancient History 3. Emma R. Belcher Middlebury, A.B. French, (Jeometry, Economics 4. Mrs. Doris G. Sampson Salem Normal, B.U., B.S.E. History 5. Robert M. Gill Wentworth, Fitchburg: Manual Arts 6. Arthur B. Whittemore U. of New Hampshire B.A., B.S.. M.A.E. Chemistry, Biology. General Science 7. Mary H. O’Neill Boston University, A.B. Head of English Department 8. Helen M. Davis Tufts, A.B. English 9. Dorothy A. Richardson Connecticut College, A.B. Arithmetic, J.B.T. 10. Rita M. McLaughlin Salem Teachers’ College B.S.E. Stenography, Typewriting 11. Marjorie F. Shaw State Teachers’ College B.S.E. Commercial, Basketball 12. Martin J. Lydon Harvard, A.B. English 13. Mary A. Fitzgerald Salem Teachers’ College B.S.E. Typewriting, Geography 14. Esther Waitz Framingham Teachers’ College, B.S.E. Domestic Arts 15. Mary E. Kierce Salem Teachers’ College B.S.E. Civics, General Science 16. John F. Sullivan St. Anselm’s College, A.B. Alegebra, Physics, Aeronautics, Basketball 17. Alice U. Harvey Emmanuel College, A.B. Spanish 18. Lillian W. Hunt Mass. School of Art, B.S.E., Art 19. Beatrice I. Dole Lowell Commercial College Secretary to the Superintendent I Jhsi J ' CUJjdiif H. D. CHITTIM Superintendent Winning the war is the important business of the day. Each one doing his job to the best of his ability is the sure way of winning in the shortest possible time. Whether that job is carrying a gun, running a machine, or going to school, anything less than our best effort is unworthy of our American tradition. H. D. CHITTIM, Superintendent — 5 An old adage says, “To the victor belong the spoils.” Interpreted in its poorest sense, this infers that someone got the better of someone else by superior strategy or under- handed means, and so reaped an undeserved reward. But it can be interpreted in a better sense to mean that the victory was won by fair means after a hard struggle, and the victor received a just re- ward. As you, the members of the class of 1944, leave Howe High, CYRIL D. LOCKE Principal your diplomas represent the just spoils of a victory won by your own efforts under the guidance of your teachers. With you go our hopes and wishes for more such victories in the future. i CYRIL D. LOCKE, Principal — 6 ALYCE BALLOU Yearbook Staff Tri-Delta Cheer Leader 4 Senior Play Committee Glee Club Amiable Alyce, a new member of the class, always has a ready smile and a helping hand. SHIRLEY barret: “Shill Tri-Delta Yearbook Staff Senior Play C nmittee Glee Club 1 Even-temper|i and Shirley is gijw rwith |1 win friends A senior indicates, a versatile career at Howe in dramatics, music, athletics, and class activities. PATRICIA BRENNAN “Pat” Tri-Delta Yearbook Staff Junior Prom Committee Senior Play Committee Patricia, better kn friends as Pat.“ is with.a RALPH BRIGHAM “Brigie” Yearbook Staff Senior Play Committee Brigie ' s” infectious ' wit and his eresticulations in English recitations have made him a welcome member of IV-C. Good luck in your Navy aspirations. Brigie. ) J RUTH BROUILLETTE Ruthie Scholastic, ileview 4 jynior Pfo Year ol Staff Senior PI Comi tt e n Pun-]i6ving Rbthie,” with her Contagious giggles, enlivens the Sy earlW morning atmosphere of room 01 ” ARY BURKE r Play Committee rBurkey’s” interest in music and in things commercial mark this dark-eyed senior an interesting friend and companion. I ! LAURA BOYLAND “Laurie” Tri-Delta Yearbook Staff Junior Prom Committee Field Hockey “Laurie,” with her sunny dis- position and cheery smile, is of more serious nature than her pal, “Pat.” HENRY CASEY “Casey” Junior Prom Comm Football 4 Basketbal French Broadcast Yearbook Staff Baseball 3, 4 “Casey” is a shy, thoughtful boy who is interested in things mechani- cal. He has also been seen attend- ing Fenway Park when the Sox are in town. IRENE DOLAN SHIRLEY COND ' ?nior Play Committee earbook Staff ri Delta Vice-President Jovial Shirley’s efficacious manner . well displayed by her participa- on in Tri-Delta ' s activities and )mpetent office work. MARIE COOK “Taffy Senior Play Committee Junior Prom Committee Yearbook Staff Glee Club 1, 2. 3 Tri-Delta Cheer Leader Field Hockey 1 Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4, Captain 4 “Taffy” is a grand person to know. Her winsome smile and her cheerful banter makes her a wel- come addition to any group. “Lucy Yearbook Staff jcholastic Review 3, 4 Senior Play Committee j rench Broadcast 3 Tri-Delta ijlee Club 3, 4 f. ield Hockey 1 iSasketball 4 j Excelling in both sports and Studies, “Lucy” aspires to the .study law. With her radiant nature and high aspirations, she will surely be prosperous. I IRVING CLARK Clarkie Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 3 Baseball 1, 3, 4 Senior Play Cast Junior Prom Yearbook Staff Scholastic Review Athletic “Clarkie’s” versatile na- ture is an agreeable addition to our class. His inimitable portrayal of “Tommie” in the Senior Play-. coupled with his gridiron fame, has won for him extensive admiration. PRISCILLA CLARK “Pussy Field Hockey Senior Play Committee Yearbook Staff “Pussy. a quiet but capable senior, has evinced an active inter- est in pursuing a career in the secretarial field. JANE DOUGLAS Tri-Delta Senior Play Committee Yearbook Staff Junior Prom Committee Jane’s quiet re.serve and pleasing T le will be ' def ite assets in any Business office. ELSIE FLAHERTY “Blondie Tri-Delta Yearbook Staff (Jlee Club 1. 2, 3. 4 “Blondie,” a vivacious part-time clerk in the Woburn 5 10. has but lately become very much inter- ested in the U. S. Marines. DOROTHY FRANZ ‘Dottie BARBARA FREEMAN MARCELLA DI PERNA “Nick” Senior Play Committee Year Book Staff Junior Prom Committee Nick, although rather at times, is a good sport} and ys ready for fun. “Barb Yearbook Staff Jfunior Prom Com ior PJay Cppul ttee TiVDertU O Glee Clifb 1. 2. 3 Field Hockey Basketball k, 2 One of tlie t Kr members of our class is “Barb,” whose pep and vim are inexhaustible. Her ro-cp- eration in the si)onsoring of the Senior Play and other activities will not be forgotten. Senior Play Committee George has a fine sense of humor. He also finds great pleasure in his car and in experimenting in the chemistry lab. CAROLYN GROSS Chuck” Yearbook Staff Scholastic Review 2. 3, 4 Tri-Delta Junior Prom Committee Senior Play Committee French Broadcast 3 Basketball 2, 4 Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4 “Chuck,” our reliable and con- scientious Yearbook editor-in-chief, is active in sports and has a schol- astic record which assux-es her of a very successful future. RITA HALEY Tri-Delta Junior Prom Committee Senior Play Committee Year Book Staff Rita has become familiarly known as the class business woman, be- cause of her willing and enthusias- tic co-opei-ation in senior activities. JOSEPH HENNESSEY “Joe” Yearbook Staff “Joe,” with his amusing remarks and his fun-loving nature, can un- doubtedly be found riding around in George Graham’s car when he’s not in school. A INE JACOBS “Polly’ , Treasiw ' er Junior P om ComiKiltee Senior PjAwWWrimittee Hetitw’’Polly,” who has kept the Tri-N«l finances straight through- out the year, is our personal candi- date tor Morganthau’s assistant. MARIE INDILLA “Red” Tri-Delta Senior Play Committee Red,” our efficient office girl, proves the old adage that good things come in small packages. WARREN JENKINS Football 2, 3, 4 Yearbook Staff Basketball 1 Warren is one of the most fun- loving members of the class. Those who know him, and almost every- one does, agree that he’s a lady’s man. GLORIA JOHNS Tri-Delta Senior Play I To,V (ikl joined our class in has watered all our school activities wi a genuine enthusiasm and a willii co-operation. PAULINE KILMARTIN KATHLEEN HENNESSEY “Kay Staff 01 Cl Jur|ior irro .Although -she gained .rtahy A shy, “Kay’i has nds by her sweet and cifeerful disposition. During her spai ' e she devotes herself to trying out new cooking recipes. “Polly ' ’ Tri-Delta Yearbook Staff Field Hockey Manager Cheer Leader 3, 4 Senior Play Committee Junior Prom Committee “Polly,” mischievous and fun- loving, sparkles Kilmartin person- ality in every class activity. She has also maintained a high scholas- tic standing in her four years of high school. MILDRED KONDZIELA “Millie” MARGARET LORANGER “Peggy” Tri-Delta Yearbook Staff Scholastic Review Quiet but ambitious. “Millie” will someday attain success as a com- petent office secretary. THERESA KULSKI “Tess” Yearbook Staff Tri-Delta “Tess,” with her soft voice and sweet little smile, might rightly be called the baby of ' 44. JEANNE LAVALLE Tri-Delta Yearbook Staff Junior Prom Committee Talkative Jeanne radiates good will among her many friends and classmates. Her main interests seem to center in a certain Woburn theater. CHARLOTTE LEE “Pud” Tri-Delta Glee Club 2. 3. 4 Junior Prom Committee Yearbook Staff Blonde Charlotte, although un- assuming, remains a loyal Howe fan and may usually be seen at our games, whether they be football or basketball. RAYMOND LINCOLN “Peg-Leg” Football 3. 4 Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4 Senior Play Cast Yearbook Staff Boys’ Show “Raymie,” the unforgettable Mr. Thurber of “Tommy,” is an all- round “good scout.” His ability as a sportsman and his co-operation in senior affairs rate him as “tops.” Glee Club 1, 4 Tri-Delta Senior Play Committee “Peggy” is one of our jolliest seniors. Although she appears to be a quiet girl, she is full of fun when one gets to know her. Loui apparently believes in the - ny)tto, “Seen but not heard.” We’re t ateful for your co-operation in all class activities, Louise. WILLARD MATTHEWS Football 1. 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4 Basketball 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 Senior Play French Broadcast 3 Scholastic Review 4 Junior Prom Committee Yearbook Staff Matthews, one of the most popu- lar boys in the senior class, has made an enviable re rord in the field of sports during Kre stay here at Howe. , l j , yMac,” poeL ' Wnger, actor and jlete, has h 45 y a versatile career at Howe High. Good luck, Larry, in all future endeavors! ANNA MESERVE Tri-Delta Glee Club 2. 3,t 4j0 Yearbook Staff ‘Anr ” ' ly Demure “Annie charming and which will be a commercial world. EDNA McDEWELL Yearbook Staff Senior Play Committee Edna’s ability to take shorthand and type will greatly assist her in achieving her ultimate goal. ETHEL NEWMAN “Hep-Cat” Cheer Leader 4 Tri-Delta Senior Play Committee Yearbook Staff Ethel, the last of the Newmans ' , has laughed and giggled her way through every party we’ve had this year. WALTER McCUSKER “Shorty” Football 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Boys’ Show Class President 3, 4 Yearbook Staff Senior Play Committee Junior Prom Committee Class Treasurer 2 “Shorty,” our reliable and spirited class president, ranks high in our “Hall of Fame” as a student who is admired by all his classmates and who has distinguished himself as an accomplished athlete. CHARLOTTE NLSSEY Tri-Delta A girl with a quick sense of humor, Charlotte is well liked by all who meet her. ETHEL PERRY Tri-Delta Yearbook Staff Junior Prom Committee Orchestra 1, 2 Senior Play Committee Cheer Leader 3 By far one of the cutest girls in the senior class, Ethel, our re- nowned artist, will succeed, we pre- dict, in the field of commercial art. DORIS PHINNEY Tri-Delta Another new member of Howe, Doris has amazed us at her ability to make the grade at so young an age. DONALD PICKERING “Pickie” Senior Play Cast Senior Play Committee Junior Prom Committee Yearbook Staff Glee Club 1 “Pickie,” the officious judge of “Tommy” and, incidentally, one of the smallest members of the class, has a sense of humor displayed on all and sundry occasions. JOHN NEWMAN “Johnny” Football 1. 2, 3, 4 Boys Show . French Broadca.st 3 Glee Club “Johnny,” the Geronimo of Howe’s Thanksgiving game, has the dubious distinction of being the most indolent of Howe’s class of ’44. LEO PLOURDE “George” Senior Play Committee Yearbook Staff Junior Prom Committee ■’George’s” wholehearted enthusi- asm and co-operation in all Howe’s activities rank him as a true “Howite,” places, “Ginny has taken her un- pretentious place among her friends in the short time she’s been with us. DOROTHY REAGAN “Dot” Tri-Delta Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4 Junior Prom Committee Yearbook Staff “Dot’s” vitality and pep, so often displayed on the football field, has certainly made her a known mem- ber of the senior class. Yearbook Staff Class Treasurer 3, 4 Junior Prom Committee Senior Play Committee Football 3 Ralph, one of our most popular bovs, has been a capable treasurer. His blond hair and his brown eyes have made hin attractive to the girls. ARA TINTLE “Barb” jf book Staff Senior Play Commil e n;n� - T rr m TompTltte nior Prom Compittee Cheer Leadef Ha.sketbalL idelJ3, iJlf “Barb,” our charming, petite cheer leader, has won the respect and admiration of every senior whose privilege it has been to as- sociate with her on the various class committees. EVELYN REDDEN “Evie” Tri-Delta Class Vice-President, 3 4 Field Hockey 1 Junior Prom Committee Senior Play Committee Yearbook Staff To “Evie,” Queen of the Junior Prom, we are greatly indebted for her many contributions to class activities. SHIRLEY TOWER “Sadie” Glee Club Tri-Delta Senior Play Committee Yearbook Staff “Sadie,” one of our artistic seniors, is a busy person, indeed. In addition to her school activities, she is a competent sales clerk in a leading department store. KATHLEEN SIPPRELL “Kay” Tri-Delta Secretary Senior Play Committee Yearbook Staff Junior Prom Committee “Kay,” the sophisticated sweet- JEAN TRUE “Dewie” Tri-Delta Yearbook Staff Senior Play Committee Junior Prom Committee French Broadcast 3 “Dewie,” one of the quieter mem- bers of our class, may well be proud of her scholastic ability. When Jean is not studying, she may be seen horseback riding. LILLIAN VERHEYEN “Lill” Tri-Delta Glee Club 2. 3. 4 Yearbook Staff Senior Play Committee Junior Prom Committee “Lill,” one of our competent of- fice secretaries, adds spontaneous good cheer to every class room. HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK PAUL WELLS Senior Play Cast Yearbook Staff Scholastic Review 4 French Broadcast 3 Junior Prom Committee Baseball 3, 4 Football 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Paul will be remembered for his excellent portrayal of Uncle David in Tommy.” In addition, Paul has distin- guished himself in the field of sports. HARRY WRIGHT “Skip” Yearbook Staff “Skip’s” conscientious sup- port, his endeavors in the production of our yearbook, and his quick come-backs,” mark him as an intelligent as well as a humorous fellow. FREIDA ZAWISA “Fritz” Tri-Delta Junior Prom Committee Senior Play Committee Yearbook Staff Though quiet and compla- cent, Fritz” has the dignity and the poise us contributing factors for a successful busi- ness girl. dComh (RoU Raymond Lincoln Ralph Schult Lawrence McCluskey Joseph Hennessey Irving Clark Willard Matthews Warren Jenkins RALPH SCHULT Yearbook Staff Senior Play Committee Although Ralph is one of the quiet est boys in our class, he is a very conscientious worker. — 14 HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK Carolyn Gross, Editor-in-Chief IjsjcUibook Sia EDITORIAL BOARD Yearbook Adviser Associate Editors Sports Editors Subscription Managers Business Manager Assistant Business Managers Class Histonan Mary H. O’Neill Jane Douglas, Marie Cook Irving Clark, Willard Matthews Barbara Freeman, June Margeson Rita Haley Henry Casey, Ruth Brouillette Walter McCusker Candid Camera Shots George Graham, Joseph Hennessey, Marcella DiPema BUSINESS STAFF Ralph Brigham Willard Matthews Donald Pickering Esther Slocomb Kathleen Hennessey Theresa Kulski Robert Schult Barbara Tintle Lillian Verheyen Mildred Kondzelia Jeanne Lavalle Walter McCusker Edna McDewell Dorothy Reagan Freida Zawisa John Newman Raymond Lincoln Warren Jenkins WRITE-UP COMMITTEE Edith Bent Patricia Brennan Kathleen Sipprell Laura Boyland Pauline Kilmartin Evelyn Redden Charlotte Lee WILL COMMITTEE Shirley Condon Dorothy Franz Lawrence McCluskey Ann Meserve Paul Wells Ralph Spinney Alice Ballou TYPISTS Gloria Johnston Shirley Barrett Mary Burke Irene Dolan Elsie Flaherty Priscilla Clark PROPHECY COMMITTEE Harry Wright George Graham Jean True John Newman Leo Plourde ART COMMITTEE Ethel Perry Shirley Tower — 15 — ( loAA iBaUoi JOHN NEWMAN Best-dressed Boy ETHEL PERRY Dream (Jirl RALPH SPINNEY Dream Boy JUNE MARGESON RAYMOND LINCOLN Class Actress Class Actor WARREN JENKINS Class Hep-Cat EVELYN REDDEN LAWRENCE McCLUSKEY Teacher’s Pet Class Poet RITA HALEY Class Worker ALYCE BALLOU Most Gullible JANE BOCKO Quietest Member GLORIA JOHNSTON Class Flirt MARIE COOK Class Linguist RUTH BROUILLETTE WILLARD MATTHEWS Most Mischievous Class Heartbreaker KATHLEEN SIPPRELL Prettiest Girl PAUL WELLS Best-looking Boy CAROLYN GROSS Most Promising Girl HARRY WRIGHT Most Promising Boy RALPH BRIGHAM Class Humorist EDITH BENT Most Popular Girl IRVING CLARK Most Popular Boy WALTER McCUSKER Boy Athlete IRENE DOLAN Girl Athlete JANE DOUGLAS Best-dressed Girl r HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK ( loAi dihJtohij. In the year 1940, a group of young, green, but self- assured freshmen entered upon the playing field to represent the class of ’44. Although small in number, they were sure they would cross the final goal of gradu- ation with ease. Richard Finnagan, Jane Bocko, Jack Horan, Bruce Lloyd, and Miss Rita McLaughlin were chosen to lead the team down the field toward the goal. The first attempt at carrying the ball was a dance on Valentine’s Day. It was a huge success and was soon followed by an off tackle play to Canobie Lake, which was enjoyed by everyone as the first period ended. As the second period began, new officers were elected to lead us farther down the field. Dick Finnagan, Edith Bent, John Newman, and Walter McCusker, with Coach Rita McLaughlin, found the ball resting on the twenty-five yard line and undertook the task of bringing the ball farther down the field. A Hallowe’en Party pass was thrown and completed for a good gain to the thirty-yard line; the next attempt at a reverse play to Canobie Lake was stopped for no gain, because of the war. Substitutes were now put into the game to try to bring the ball down the field closer to the goal. Walter McCusker, Evelyn Redden, Edith Bent and Ralph Spinney, with Coach McLaughlin, huddled together to try to get the best play. The Junior Prom pass was chosen, and it netted us twenty-five more yards as the period came to a close. As the fourth period started, we had brought the ball seventy-five yards down the field to the twenty-five. The same leaders were chosen to lead us over the last lap of the journey. Endeavoring to call the right play, the leaders chose a hip-o-dipper play, “Tommy,” which brought us ovei the goal line as well as financing the team through the year. The Tri-Delta girls’ cheering section, a traditional club, headed by June Marge- son, P. Jacobs, S. Condon, K. Sipprell, and Miss Marjorie Shaw helped out immensely in the last period. The traditional yearbook, with the pictures of the team and its ac- tivities, was produced with the untiring efforts of Miss Mary O’Neill. After a successful game, everyone is anticipating graduation, banquet, and reception exercises to celebrate his hard earned victory. Walter McCusker, ’44 — 17 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK £ciii lOiU and JsAiamsmi ths ( IcL A Be it recalled to mind, although with difficulty, that we, the one and only class to be graduated from Howe High in the year nineteen hundred and forty-four, being of reasonably sound mind (after four years’ struggle), do make and proclaim this to be our last will and testament (unless we change our minds), hereby revoking all wills made by us. After payment made by us, if unavoidable, of our class dues, and all our just debts, we chop up and otherv ise hash our previously unique and undivided possessions which we are pleasantly aware have been the envy of all persons; as follows: FIRST : I, Alice Ballou, leave my unquenchable thirst after knowl- edge to Jean Ellis. SECOND : I, Shirley Barrett, leave my roller skates to Mr, Hawes to keep up with the delinquents. THIRD : I, Edith Bent, leave my part as heroine in the senior play to Alice Wilson, 1945 aspirant. FOURTH : I, Jane Bocko, leave all my textbooks, except the cook- book, which I wish to retain. FIFTH :I, Laura Boyland, leave my shy and retiring manners to Janice Elwood. SIXTH : I, Patricia Brennan, leave my excess energy to “Honest” John Glavine. SEVENTH : I, Ralph Brigham, leave to my brothers, goodwill. EIGHTH : I, Ruth Brouillette, leave my mischievousness and wit to Margaret Verheyen. NINTH : I, Mary Burke, leave my cosmetic kit to Barbara Conway. TENTH ; I, Henry Casey, leave my bashfulness to McDermott. ELEVENTH : I, Irving Clark, leave my interests in girls to Charles Gauthier, who is quite the Casanova. TWELFTH : I, Priscilla Clark, leave my eagerness and my willing- ness to help my class to Carl Capobianco. THIRTEENTH : I, Shirley Condon, leave my friendly manner and pleasing personality to Dorothy Hansen. FOURTEENTH : I, Marie Cook, leave my soft voice to Elaine Crandall. FIFTEENTH : I, Marcella DiPerna, leave school and studies to Buddy Cushing. SIXTEENTH ; I, Irene Dolan, leave my love of fun to Dorothy Getty. SEVENTEENTH: I, Jane Douglas, leave my quiet, pleasing way to Russell Dixon. EIGHTEENTH : I, Elsie Flaherty, leave my never ceasing chatter and giggles to Ellen Peverill. NINETEENTH : I, Dorothy Franz, leave my desire to study to “Fish” Wentworth. — 18 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK TWENTIETH : I, Barbara Freeman, leave nine inches of my 5 feet nine inches to Anna McCusker. TWENTY-FIRST: I, George Graham, leave my scientific ability to Richard Bohannon. TWENTY-SECOND : I, Carolyn Gross, leave my quest for knowl- edge to Norman Gratton. TWENTY-THIRD : I, Rita Haley, leave my job as business manager to Ned Wells. TWENTY-FOURTH : I, Joseph Hennessey, leave my vocabulary notebook to Billy Landry, to save him the trouble of copying. TWENTY-FIFTH: I, Kathleen Hennessey, leave my seat in Room 21 to Barbara Franz. TWENTY-SIXTH : I, Marie Indilla, leave my shorthand equipment to all who have the temerity to elect shorthand. TWENTY-SEVENTH : I, Pauline Jacobs, leave my job as Tri-Delta treasurer to Phyllis Wilson, ace bookkeeping student. TWENTY-EIGHTH : I, Warren Jenkins, leave many detention slips behind, in thoughtful memory. TWENTY-NINTH : I, Gloria Johnston, leave my “technique’ to Muriel Turner. THIRTIETH: I, Pauline Kilmartin, leave my flaming red hair to someone who has the freckles to go with it. THIRTY-FIRST : I, Mildred Kondziela, leave my wardrobe to under- classmen for special dates. THIRTY-SECOND: I, Theresa Kulski, leave my skill at typewriting to any prospective typist. THIRTY-THIRD: I, Jeanne Lavalle, leave Howe High forever. THIRTY-FOURTH: I, Charlotte Lee, leave my coyness to Carol Peterson. THIRTY-FIFTH : I, Raymond Lincoln, leave one flannel nightshirt to anyone who can get used to wearing it. THIRTY-SIXTH : I, Lawrence McCluskey, leave my canary like voice to Miss Baker when she is trying to quiet Room 21. THIRTY-SEVENTH : I, Margaret Loranger, leave my cheeiy dis- position to Alfred Gladstone. THIRTY-EIGHTH: I, Walter McCusker, leave the best play Howe has (41 right) to Francis Glavine for future use. THIRTY-NINTH : I, Edna McDewell, leave my roller skating ability to all beginners. FORTIETH: I, June Margeson, leave my knowledge of hockey strategy to Miss O’Neill. FORTY-FIRST: I, Louise Matthews, leave the many “chills” of riding a bicycle to school on cold mornings. FORTY-SECOND: I, Willard Matthews, leave my curly locks to Miss O’Neill, who is always raving about them. FORTY-THIRD : I, Ann Meserve, leave my quiet manner of talk- ing to Miss Wain, (especially at the football games). FORTY-FOURTH : I, Ethel Newman, leave my Newman giggle to Mary O’Neill, ’47. — 19 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK FORTY-FIFTH : I, John Newman, leave my technique of skipping- school to Arnold Brown. FORTY-SIXTH; I, Charlotte Nussey, leave my quiet life at Howe to Harris Crouse. FORTY-SEVENTH: I, Ethel Perry, leave my olive complexion to Louise Turner should she wish to look like Merle Oberon. FORTY-EIGHTH ; I, Doris Phinney, leave. FORTY-NINTH : I, Donald Pickering, leave my witty remarks to Dryden. FIFTIETH ; I, Leo Plourde, leave fond memories of past football games. FIFTY-FIRST: I, Virginia Radcliff, leave my height to Landry. FIFTY-SECOND ; I, Dorothy Reagan, leave my charming smile to Claire Wentworth. FIFTY-THIRD : I, Evelyn Redden, leave my placidity to Janet McColough. FIFTY-FOURTH: I, Ralph Schult, leave to follow in my brother’s footsteps. FIFTY-P ' ' IFTH : I, Kathleen Sipprell, leave my sophistication to Dora Russell, a shy little sophomore. FIFTY-SIXTH : I, Esther Slocomb, leave my domestic propensities to “Ginny” Brouillard. FIFTY-SEVENTH : I, Ralph Spinney, leave with the rest of the class, American Literature, forever. FIFTY-EIGHTH : I, Barbara Tintle, leave my basketball uniform to Betty Leavitt. FIFTY-NINTH: I, Shirley Tower, leave my fingernails to anyone desiring protection. SIXTIETH : I, Jean True, leave high school after four successful years of it. SIXTY-FIRST: I, Lillian Verheyen, leave my office technique to Nancy Lunt. SIXTY-SECOND : I, Paul Wells, leave my position as center for Howe to Bud Stowe. SIXTY-THIRD : I, Harry Wright, leave economics. SIXTY-FOURTH : I, Frieda Zawisa, leave my stenography notes to Harry Henry, who aspires to be one of Howe’s faculty members. The foregoing instrument, consisting of three (3) pages, is in the year nineteen hundred and forty-four, by the said class of 1944 signed, sealed, and declared to us and each of us to be the last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who, at their request and in their presence, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. CLASS OF 1944 Shirley Condon Dorothy Franz Lawrence McCluskey Ann Meserve Paul Wells Ralph Spinney — 20 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK (pAopJtjdk (pamn “Not a soul down on the corner — ” How true these words ring out! One may go down ’most any time, And find no one about. But let us go in fancy now To good old Spinney’s store; The gang was there ; — ’twas easy then To learn Howe’s 44’s lore. Behind the well stocked counter of Pharmacy De Luxe, Spinney, Inc., stands Ralph himself, surrounded by the usual drug store crowd. Ralph’s benign countenance bespeaks the healthful effects of multi-sodas and frappes as he sets the stage for the inception of the nightly gossip session. His pride in The Stage Door Canteen at the Town Hall knows no bounds as he praises the efforts of the townspeople for their generous co-operation and support. In fact, since the opening of the Canteen, he has been Billerica’s number one citizen ; and so to him we turn to hear the latest of that peppy class which left Howe in the June of ’44. “Taffy” Dolan is to do her roller skating act at the Canteen; and Edith Bent, Taffy’s friend and manager, is also a familiar figure at the Canteen. Charlotte Nussey, comedienne at the Canteen, gave the boys a treat by bringing back some rare insects from her African tour. They are commonly known as jitterbugs. Ray Lincoln occasionally condescends to do a bit of acting here. He has established a record of five hundred consecutive performances of “Tommy” on Broadway. Ralph Brigham, who is now in the Marines, attributes most of his success to his uniform. Who is she, Ralph? Mary Burke and Shirley Barrett are proprietors of Burke and Barrett’s Slenderizing Salon. They are patronized by such well known personalities as Rita Haley and Ethel Newman, chorus girls in a famous night spot as well as at the Canteen. Laura Boy land, another graduate of ’44, is the extremely efficient secretary of Harry Wright, owner and manager of Wright’s Super Filling Station. Irving Clark, sergeant in the Army, is using his manly strength and physical fitness to mas- ter the privates. He’s succeeding admirably. Gloria Johnston, wife of a Navy man, leads the grand march each night at the Canteen ; she is an excellent drum majorette, but that’s “old stuff” to her. Freida Zawisa, now happily married to a sailor, is one of the senior hostesses at the Canteen. — 21 — HOWE HICxH YEARBOOK Henry Casey says the chips are down because he can get only as high as a corporal. Dot Reagan’s Glamour Salon is a busy spot, as the gals have their beauty problems mastered here before they entertain at the Town Hall. Louise Matthews is now a prominent softball pitcher, who keeps in training by working at the A. and Z. Defense Plant in the town of Finkleton. Esther Slocomb has lately become president of the C.I.O. because of her popularity among her co-workers at the A. and M. Boat Shipyard. George Graham is in the Navy along with his pal Joe Hennessey. George and Joe are hav- ing a race to see who will become admiral first. (Note: They’re both S 3 c.) Charlotte Lee is a singing waitress at the Canteen by night, and secretary to Principal Cyril Locke by day. Lillian Verheyen is a bus driver on the Middlesex and Boston run. Marie Cook, prominent surgeon, coyly says her first patients were “broken up” over the ordeal. Shorty” McCusker is a pursuit pilot now. His plane is equipped with a special high seat so he can see the surrounding country. Priscilla Clark is doing fine work in selling embroidered handkerchiefs to raise funds for the Canteen. Ruth Brouillette takes time off from her Employment Agency managerial tasks to dance with the boys. Margaret Loranger, who is a private secretary at Build ’Em Quick Shipyards, helps to pre- pare dainty lunches for the service men and women at the Canteen nightly. Donald Pickering, who is the proud father of two sets of twins, has his hands full with his children instead of his old school girl friends. Ann Meserve, just as sweet and demure as ever, takes her turn as mistress of ceremonies at the Canteen. Kay Sipprell, who recently won her way to star- dom, is soon to appear in the new movie “Small Town Girl Makes Good,” which will have its premiere here in town. Doris Phinney is a riveter in the Build ’Em Quick Shipyards. Paul Wells is now doing an engineering project for the Marines; incidentally, he still enjoys debating, particularly with the staff sergeant. Ethel Perry has a booth at the Canteen, where she draws pictures of the service men and women. Her art is really something; at least, that’s what the service men say. — 22 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK Jane Bocko has her own little home right here in town. She is keeping the home fires burning for Einar. Patsy Brennan, known to her pupils as Miss Brennan, is a teacher at the Pollard School. Lawrence McCluskey is Jeanette MacDonald’s latest lead- ing man. Upon occasion, he may be seen renewing acquaintances here in town. Jean Tme, an Army Nurse, is home on furlough from the South Pacific. Jeanne Lavalle and Elsie Flaherty are mechanics at Vocell’s. They can really fix some cars, too. Willard Matthews was in Washington last week to receive his Medal of Honor for capturing thirty-seven “little brown boys” in a smoke screen he had made from his pipe. Mildred Kondziela owns a large beauty salon in Boston in which she has a special rate for servicemen’s manicures. Alyce Ballou, noted young lady about town, is now making a tour of Russia. It is rumored that she has mastered the Russian Ballet. Edna McDewell is the envy of all girls since she received her second lieutenant’s commission. John Newman, that unpredictable fellow — but here goes, is a teacher of “judo” in the Army. He was seen in the latest news reels of “Army in the Making.” Ginny Radclijf is married to a soldier who is, at present, fighting the Japs. Shirley Condon is a censor in the postal department. She enjoys her work very much. But, then, who wouldn’t? Jane Douglas is writing a text on economics. After studying the one written by Dodd, she thought someone should write it. Marcella Di Perna is in the Marines. It is he who poses for the posters “Uncle Sam Can Do This For You !” Dorothy Franz is proprietor of two stores in town, and with the points WOW!! Carolyn Gross, now a sergeant in the W.A.C.’s, will be home on furlough in two weeks. Last month she received the newsmen’s award for the best periodical contribution appearing in The Yank. “Barb” Freeman, who has just been sworn into the Navy Nurse Corps, is doing her bit in keeping up the morale of our fighting men. Kathleen Hennessey is proprietor of Kay’s Delicatessen, a shop featuring her own home cooked food. — 23 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK Marie Indilla, co-owner of the Rex Roller Skating Rink, has been chosen to skate in the new movie, “Stars on Roller Skates.” Pauline Jacobs has established a very successful clay nursery for the children of defense workers. War7 ' en Jenkins prides himself on his choice of new assistant, Arthur Murray, for his next great Broadway hit, “Flame of New Orleans,” starring Pauline Kilmartin. Theresa Kulski is receiving her basic -training at the W.A.C. Training Camp at Des Moines. Ju7ie Margeson has finally consented to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Connors. Howe’s basketball teams are winners as a consequence. Leo Plourde has just finished an undefeated season as manager and owner of the Boston Bruins. He points with pride to his ace goalie, Ralph Schult. Evelyn Redden and Shirley Tower have been assigned to leading roles in “Cherubs on Broad- way,” which promises to be a hit. Lincoln is a bit jealous of their top billing. Barbara Tintle, private secretary to John Roderick, a Wall Street broker, is reported to be wearing a diamond on her left hand. Tap ! Tap ! The attention of the drug store delegation is turned to the window, where Billerica’s first policewoman warns that the cur- few has sounded, and the store must be closed. With the flash of her smile and the sparkle of her badge still in mind, we say a hurried goodnight to Ralph and his reminiscences, and so to bed ! Now when Victory is achieved In the greatest win of all. We’ll finish out this prophecy On the stage of our Town Hall ; Amid the band and martial air. The speeches, toasts, and puns. There’ll stand Howe’s boys and girls, and all Will rejoice the war’s been won. 24 HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK YlfhyywhisA Fond memories of riding in an army jeep ... of Mr. Locke’s under- standing ... of the Junior Prom ... of football victories ... of the ire of the senior play cast’s being locked out until 7 :15 the night of the Senior Play ... of report cards ... of rainy day tickets ... of fun in English class ... of our freshman outing to Canobie Lake ... of the night of the Senior Play ... of basketball practices ... of looking forward to gradua- tion ... of getting our proofs ... of the football rallies ... of Miss O’Neill’s patience ... of the Thanksgiving Day game ... of fooling in chemistry ... of the Monday morning blues . . . memories of crowding around the mirrors in the locker room . . . the composing of an Armistice Day Poem for the Legion . . . exchanging joke gifts in English class at Christmas . . . Tuesday morning as- semblies . . . skipping classes and pay- ing the consequences . . . memories of pre-war days . . . roller skating parties . . . homework ! . . . young romances . . . Edith and Allen . . . Irene and “Shorty” . . . “Tommy” — “Marie” — and “Bernard” . . . Einar and Jane . . . June and Ralph . . . memories of the Tri-Delta activities . . . the Hay Ride . . . the Hallowe’en Party and other good times ... of the shrinking of the girls’ basketball suits ... of rewriting write- ups ... of Marie Cook’s insistence that the seniors’ feelings be spared in the yearbook ... of ap res play rehearsals . . . of Clarkie’s reminiscences of grade three ... of Carolyn’s effective efficiency . . . of Mr. Chittim’s red shirt at the football games ... of Mr. Brenner’s smile ... of Mr. Carnie’s wit ... of leaving Howe forever. — 25 HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK IjJhai CbimiAiicsi (D(xij. TyicanA ho TRc JMs IjsiaJi A world upturned by war and hate, A beckoning finger to my country’s aid, To take my place at some near future date. Of other men who, with their lives, have paid! I’ll do my best to hold their standard high. Their sacrifice must never be in vain. The wing of peace shall spread across the sky To quiet their restless sleep and ease their pain. The future freedom of our mighty land Is my responsibility to earn. May God, in all His wisdom, guide my hand. The wheel of victory toward our nation turn. Lawrence J. McCluskey, ’44 — 26 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK Jka J ooiJ}cdl Jsiam Early in the fall of 1943, the chances of having a football team looked doubtful because of the loss of Coach “Chuck” Lampson and Assistant Coach Geoi-ge Carnie to Uncle Sam’s armed forces. The spirit among the boys was such that they practiced without coaching or equipment on the sand lot behind the Old Howe School. The coaching problem was solved when Mr. Chittim turned up with Coach Bill O’Neill, formerly of Holy Cross. Because of the difficulty in finding a coach, the Weston tilt was cancelled. The “Green and White” got off to a good start by being undefeated and unscored upon for four consecutive games. What looked like a good season was broken up by a little bad luck when Howe suffered three con- secutive defeats. 1. HOWE 41 TEWKSBURY 0 In the first tilt of the season, Howe was in full trim and poured over the slightly stunned Tewksbury team. The score was due mostly to the accurate pass offense. Coach Bill O’Neill was pleased with the results of his coaching. 2. HOWE 0 PINKERTON 0 The Howe gridsters continued their snappy passes. They held a powerful Pinkerton eleven to a scoreless tie. The heavily favored Pinkerton squad came to Billerica expecting to gain an easy victory but were outfought all the way by the scrappy “Green and White” combination. 3. HOWE 19 WILMINGTON 0 The Howe High eleven entered the gridiron for its third game with Wilmington. From start to finish, the game was fast and furious ; but the “Green and White” came out on top again. Although Wilmington felt that they had a “moral victory” because our boys were rough, we feel that it was a deserving outcome. 4. HOWE 14 LEXINGTON 0 The Howe eleven entered enemy territory for the first time as they visited the Lexington gridiron. Again our eleven came out on top. 5. CONCORD 6 HOWE 0 After four consecutive wins, the “Green and White” played host to a scrappy Red and White combination. This turned out to be their first defeat, as Concord scored in the first few plays. 6. ST. JOHN’S 12 HOWE 6 A trip to Danvers and another defeat for the Howe Club ! We might add the coach was not pleased, and the boys got down to real work the next week. — 28 — HOWE HIGH YEARB OOK 7. STONEHAM 27 HOWE 6 Stoneham’s nifty forward pass offense ex- ploded in Howe’s face as the “Green and White” visited Stoneham, and were badly beaten. 8. HOWE 6 CHELMSFORD 0 The turkey day tilt, an annual affair, found a large following present for both teams. The last game of the season and a thriller! The game re- mained a 0-0 tie until the last few seconds to play, when a story book ending took place ; and Howe scored to win the event. Howe had many more first downs than their opponent, but the game was too close for comfort. 1. W. McCusker 2. L. McCluskey 3. R. Lincoln 4. P. Wells 5. F. Glavine 6. Capt. I. Clark 7. Coach W. O’Neill 8. Capt. W. Matthews 9. C. Wentworth 10. J. Glavine 11. C. Stowe 12. E. Gibb 13. W. Jenkins HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK V-I-C-T-O-R-Y ! V-I-C-T-O-R-Y ! That’s how you spell it! Here’s how you yell it ! Victory! Victory! Yah! This year at Howe’s football games, the enthusiastic crowd was led in songs and cheers by twelve peppy girls in flashing uniforms of green corduroy skirts or slacks and white sweaters with the letter H. The cheerleaders, Dorothy Reagan, Irene Dolan, Edith Bent, Gloria Johnston, Claire Wentworth, Amelia Marynowski, Virginia Brouillard, Ethel Newman, Barbara Tintle, Alice Ballou, Helen Tintle, and Pauline Kilmartin, were under the supervision of Miss Marjorie Shaw, whose endeavors and co-operation aided the girls in their successful dance in the early fall. The proceeds from this dance were used to purchase uniforms for the cheerleaders. At the rally previous to the Thanksgiving Day Game, the cheerleaders were escorted by the football boys into the auditorium, where they led the student body in cheers and songs for the team and Coach O’Neill. At this time, many new songs and cheers were presented to the students. Among these were songs that had been entered into the sophomore song contest. These girls, the largest and liveliest group of cheerleaders that the school has ever had, cheered our team on to many victories when defeat seemed almost inevitable. — 30 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK £ojl}a’ SaAksdbaH The boys’ varsity basketball team, under the direction of Coach John Sullivan, got off to a late start this season, because of the transportation difficulties. After much practice, however, the boys have given every indication of becoming a co-ordinated team, which began its season suc- cessfully by defeating Wilmington, 38 to 16. The Howe team expects to complete its season by competing with the following teams: Chelmsford, Tewksbury, Woburn Y.M.C.A., Burling-ton, Wilmington, and Keith Academy. The team consists of Captain Paul Wells, Henry Casey, Ned Wells, John Clavine, Willard Matthews, Charles Gauthier, Raymond Lincoln, Francis Clavine, Walter McCusker, Raymond Trainor, and John Newman. In addition to varsity basketball an intra-mural basketball schedule has been maintained among the four classes here at Howe. — 31 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK ' SviIa ' (Baikhsiiball Under the influence of a sports loving school, the Howe girls’ basket- ball team are enjoying a successful season. They made their debut at Keith Hall with a double victory and continued their good work by tapping Burlington twice, both by large margins. The successful season may be accredited to the coaching of Miss Marjorie Shaw and to the leadership of Captain Irene Dolan. The teams consist of the following members : Forwards Guards Irene Dolan June Margeson Virginia Brouillard Carolyn Gross Claire Wentworth Barbara Tintle Jean Ellis Betty Leavitt Joyce Johnston Anna McCusker Marie Cook Judith Marshall Howe Varsity . 40 Keith Hall Varsity 6 Howe Junior Varsity . 32 Keith Hall Junior Varsity 2 Howe . 38 Burlington 19 Howe . 49 Burlington 23 — 82 - ACTIVITIES HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK IpiaJibook Sta The yearbook staff, under the supervision of Miss Mary H. O’Neill, has endeavored to make 1944’s yearbook the best publication ever pre- sented by any graduating class of the Howe High School. Miss O’Neill’s never-flagging spirits and hei; resourcefulness have done a great deal to help the staff in achieving their goal. Carolyn Gross, our competent editor-in-chief, along with the other faithful members of the staff, have devoted much time and effort in writing and editing material for our yearbook. The members of the staff are as follows: Carolyn Gross, Jane Douglas, Marie Cook, Irving Clark, Willard Matthews, Barbara Freeman, June Margeson, Rita Haley, Henry Casey, Ruth Brouillette, Ethel Perry, Shir- ley Tower, Edith Bent, Patricia Brennan, Kathleen Sipprell, Laura Boy- land, Pauline Kilmartin, Evelyn Redden, Charlotte Lee, George Graham, Kathleen Hennessey, Marcella Di Perna, Gloria Johnston, Shirley Barrett, Mary Burke, Irene Dolan, Elsie Flaherty, Priscilla Clark, Walter Mc- Cusker, Harry Wright, Jean True, John Newman, Leo Plourde, Shirley Condon, Dorothy Franz, Lawrence McCluskey, Anna Meserve, Paul Wells, Ralph Spinney, Alyce Ballou, Ralph Brigham, Louise Matthews, Donald Pickering, Esther Slocomb, Theresa Kulski, Ralph Schult, Barbara Tintle, Lillian Verheyen, Mildred Kondziela, Jean Lavalle, Edna McDewell, Dorothy Reagan, Freida Zawisa, Raymond Lincoln, Ethel Newman, and Warren Jenkins. — 34 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK Schola iic dhvsdw This year the “Scholastic Review,” supervised by Mr. Martin J. Lydon, faculty adviser, has collected and published bi-monthly articles of interest to the townspeople. These include reports of class activities, sports, Tri-Delta parties, and personal write-ups. Contributions covering a wide variety of subjects are also made by members of the English classes. Those who comprise the staff are as follows; editor-in-chief, Judith Marshall ; associate editors, Carolyn Gross, Charles Gauthier, Mary Lewis, William Waite, Elizabeth Harford; senior reporter, Marie Cook; junior reporter, Barbara Eaton; sophomore reporter, Frederick Kelly; freshman reporter, Dorothy Olivieri ; sports editors, Irving Clark, Willard Matthews, if Paul Wells; tvnists. Mildred Kondziela, Ruth Brouillette. — 35 — I HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK SsJuoA fiiaij. - Jommij The untiring efforts of the play cast of 1944 were well rewarded with the complete success of their production, as the play “Tommy” was en- thusiastically received by an appreciative audience which filled the Maurice A. Buck Auditorium to capacity. It would be hard to pick any one outstanding character, as each one gave an excellent portrayal after six weeks of rehearsal. Edith Bent, as Marie, was demure and sweet. Tommy, portrayed by Irving Clark, kept the audience laughing with his witty remarks and his superb histrionics as the inebriate. The stars were capably supported by June Margeson as Mrs. Thurber, Raymond Lincoln as Mr. Thurber, Paul Wells as Uncle David, Lawrence McCluskey as Bernie, Dorothy Franz as Mrs. Wilson, Donald Pickering as Judge Wilson, and Willard Matthews as “Willie.” Under the able direction of Miss Mary H. O’Neill, “Tommy” will be added to the long list of successful plays at Howe High. — Jfi — r HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK Jju-CDsdta lub As in the past years of high school life, the senior girls have banded loyally together to form the Tri-Delta Club of ’44. Our goal is keeping up the standards of duty, decorum, and deference, which are symbolic of the three D’s. We have had many enjoyable events, particularly our hay ride party and our Christmas party in Pinehurst. Under the very capable direction of Miss Marjorie Shaw, we have had a very successful year. The Tri-Delta girls of ’44, under the direction of June Margeson, Pauline Jacobs, Shirley Condon, and Kay Sipprell, extend their best wishes to the future club members for a successful year, with enjoyment in all club activities. — 37 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK ' ksi Qluh The Glee Club, under the able leadership of Mrs. Mildred B. McKeen, have spent many enjoyable afternoons in the assembly hall. Several times Mr. Chittim has entertained the Glee Club with piano selections. For music appreciation, the students have had the distinct privilege of listening to the renditions of the masters. Unfortunately, the Glee Club will not be able to join the orchestra for the usual May Musical; but, undoubtedly, the Glee Club will sing at several assemblies. — 38 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK I Ohchsi iJia Our high school orchestra has maintained a high standard for many years under the capable direction of Mrs. Mildred B. McKeen, music supervisor. Throughout the years, the orchestra has provided us with many enjoyable selections at school programs, senior plays, and gradua- tion exercises. Prior to the war, many successful concerts were also pre- sented by the orchestra and the glee club. Those students who play in the orchestra are being given an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and enjoyment. Seldom does one find a small high school like ours with such a well organized group of musicians. ! I I — 39 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK ( laAA CUphahid Amorous Irene and Shorty Bonny Evelyn Redden, Pauline Jacobs Captivating Edith Bent Demure Jane Bocko, Ann Meserve Earnest Leo Plourde Fiery Pauline Kilmartin, Alice Ballou Glamorous Dorothy Reagan, Kay Sipprell Happy-go-lucky Irving Clark Inquisitive Jean Lavalle, Rita Haley Jaunty Raymond Lincoln Kittenish Ruth Brouillette Lanky Barbara Freeman, Willard Matthews Mischievous Donald Pickering, Shirley Condon Naive Mildred Kondziela, Laura Boyland Original Dorothy Franz, Ralph Brigham Promising Carolyn Gross Quizzical Ralph Spinney Refreshing Barbara Tintle, Gloria Johnston Sophisticated Mary Burke, Shirley Barrett Talkative Esther Slocumb, “Pat” Brennan Unaffected Marie Cook Witty Harry Wright, Joe Hennessey Xquisite Ethel Perry Yearling Ethel Newman Zealous June Margeson — 40 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK TJ lovisi dUqhliqhiA cd d(owe The Heat’s On” But not in the Howe High School Riding High” Football Team of ’43 Thank Your Lucky Stars” Passing English “Sleepy Lagoon” Chemistry Class Adventures of a Rookie” Skipping school Never a Dull Moment” Room 21 Prairie Chickens” The Senior Play Cast Banjo on My Knee” The Tri-Delta Christmas Party Caniptis Rhythm” Cheerleaders Romeo and Juliet” Young romances Someone to Remember” Miss O’Neill Higher and Higher” Aims of the Senior Class of ’44 Gone ivith the Wind” High School Days Stage Door Canteen” The Cafeteria, starring Mrs. Greenwood Gals Incorporated” The Tri-Delta Club The Fleet’s hi” Returning Alumni “Dangerous Journey” High School career For Whom the Bells Toll” “Tommy” “Thousands Cheer” For Victory “Best Foot Forward” Resolutions for ’44 Forever and a Day” The inevitable homework The Iron Major” Mr. O’Neill Get Going” Warning Slips You’re a Lucky Fellow, Mr. Smith” A hopeful graduate Sky’s the Limit” Buying Victory Stamps The Good Old Days” Freshman Days Thinking of You” Howe High School Good-bye, Mr. Chips” Mr. Locke — 41 — JUNIOR CLASS President — Russell Dixon Secretary — Ruth Bourque Vice-President — Virginia Brouillard Treasurer — Charles Gauthier Adviser — Miss Marjorie Shaw t; o o D O a 5 Si « c 2 C 2 CJ W o 2 13 S be N) -i- ' fo O K i:ih o c 2 03 W S •S bi) be 03 o3 PQ (X 2 ii 3 CC s FRESHMAN CLASS President — Douglas Hall Secretary — Dorothea Sands Vice-President — Anna McCusker Treasurer — Robert Austin Adviser — Miss Mary Kierce U e how Up HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK CMvicsi to ihsi £ovsloAn ATTENTION, GIRLS!! Are you a Wall Flower? Then read carefully the following points of advice, obtained from the boys of good old Howe High. The chief criticism of the boys seems to con- cern cosmetics. They do not mind a moderate use of them, but object to an excessive use of our “war paint.” The next objection concerns the sociability of a girl. According to the boys, girls should be pleasant to everyone, not just to their exclusive set. Watch your clothes hereafter, girls. Boys like you to be dressed modestly as well as attrac- tively. They also like you to be dressed appropri- ately for every occasion. “Pretty girls with long curls Are very fascinating; But when you have a date with them. They always keep you waiting.” You may have read somewhere that to keep boys waiting excites them. This may work in some cases, but does not seem to apply to Billerica boys, who object to this very much. (So hurry up, girls, and be ready on time ; or they may not wait.) One thing all boys agree on is the idea of girls’ smoking and drinking. It is a well-known fact that these habits do not make a girl more popu- lar; in fact, they tend to decrease her popularity. Girls, someone has been misleading you if he said you should go out every night to become populai’, because the boys have a decidedly differ- ent point of view. When they tell you a joke, girls, laugh even though it hurts. Boys will like you a lot better if they think you appreciate their “jokes.” When you go out with a boy, be careful of the way you spend his money. After all, they aren’t all millionaires. A last bit of advice: Take these suggestions to heart. You know the boys can be a little more particular these days, with most of the men in the service. ATTENTION. BOYS!! Now that the girls have been analyzed, we think that we should mention some of the boys’ faults. First of all, boys, the girls want you to be well-groomed, neat, and clean. And we might add that when you need a shave, there are always a few razor blades to be had somewhere. Need we mention the fact that you should always be courteous and show respect for a girl? Even if you think that you are the one and only, please don’t let her think so. Yes, you can use a little personality and charm, but not too much. To all the walking encyclopedias who have been eating too much brain food, we suggest that you leave the dazzling words for the class room. A girl would appreciate it if she knew what you were talking about. A word might also be said to the skyscrapers. Of course you may be rather tall ; but we beg of you, be proud of your height instead of acquiring an awkward slump. One big objection, boys, is smoking. We don’t mean that you must dispense with the idea, but it would be pleasanter if you restricted the habit to a definite time and place. In case you have never read Emily Post, swear- ing is definitely out. You may think that it adds to your I.Q., but it only lowers your standing in a girl’s mind. If a zoot suit seems to appeal to you, please get your girl’s opinion on the subject, instead of calling on her dressed like something the cat dragged in. Boys, if Dad gives you peiTnission to use the car to call for the little woman, won’t you use some of that vitamin pill and call for her at the door, instead of making a spectacle of her and of you by tooting your horn outside? A final suggestion is that girls do not like to be wall flowers. Boys, won’t you please give the lonely heart a try at the next school social? — 50 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK (palfionA and fiai ionMAcA Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pickering Hazel, Gladys, Madge, Lillian Herman Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Wright Mr. and Mrs. William J. Haley Mr. and Mrs. Leonard F. Toomey Doris T. Coppinger Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Torre Miss Edith Torre Mr. and Mrs. Leslie W. Gross Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McCluskey Mr. and Mrs. Paul Franz Mr. and Mrs. George Graham Mr. and Mrs. George L. Spinney Mr. and Mrs. Carl 1. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Willard R. Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Harry Newman Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Plourde Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Walte r McCusker Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Burke Mr. and Mrs. George Lincoln Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Bocko Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kilmartin Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Indilla Mr. and Mrs. George Hennessey Mr. and Mrs. Canute Lee Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel N. Perry Capt. Ernest E. Phinney Mr .and Mrs. Winifred B. Gifford Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. McDewell Mr. and Mrs. Russell Tompkins Mr. and Mrs. Everett R. Brigham Mr. and Mrs. Robert Margeson Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Hennessey Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Condon Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Wells Mr. and Mrs. R. James Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Casey Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bent Mr. and Mrs. George T. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Walter True Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Slocomb Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ballou Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kulski Mr. and Mr s. John Kondziela — 51 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK I. Clark N. Durgan Paul Wells H. Stuart D. Tivey R. Dodd E. Wancewicz M. Watts V. Virgin Elsa Tuttle Mary Burke Carl Swanson Irva Tilton Jack Wilkie Kay Tscherch Ray Bassett Donald Saunders J. Peterson John Foley Lloyd Crandall Buddy Cushing Irene Dolan Carolyn Gross C. Gauthier G. Wentworth Ned Wells D. Barnard Ray Trainer Arnold Brown Paublo Waitz Russel Dixon Bobo Bohannon Clarence David Lawrence McCluskey Marcello Di Perna Gordon Gurnie F. Kearney Buddy Wright Shirley Barrett Claire Belyea E. Carline Rosalie Lavalle Shirley Lloyd Evelyn Hill Gordon Gurney SoosisUiA Virginia Belanger Russell Emerson Duckie Dairs Theresa Faria Loraine Bowie Barbara Dempsey “Chickie” Donald McDermott Emelia Marynowski Ellen Peverill Helen Tintle Peggy Glavin Elizabeth Hartley Jimmie Graham Marilyn Grade Marjorie Green Doug Hall B. Jenkins Leonard Hoyt Betty Innis Barbara Higgins Eileen Hurley Shirley Hoyt Nancy Gasser Edward Kelley John Knight Mary Griffin Eleanor Hann John Meaney John Marshall Stella Landry Freddy Monagle Edward Morrison Robert Mason William MacDonald Harvey Morris W. Lee C. Marynowski Diana Moss Anna McCusker Mary Meyers Grace Martell Robert Maddox Marjorie Lebonville Bruce Lloyd Ruth Lacombe “Barb” Freeman Peggy McGrath Pauline Jacobs Margaret Loranger Marie Indilla Raymond Lincoln June Margeson Ralph Spinney George Graham R. Nickless David Nuttall Dot Olivierie R. Gaudet Marilyn Condon Clarissa Sippella Shirley Foley Francis Breen Bill O’Day Tommy Eaton John McBride Howard Conway Theodore Fitzpatrick Harold Hawkes James McCusker Gerry LaBrecque Harry Atamian James Flavin Betsy Crombie Leonard Hanson Joseph Carline Phyllis Smith Alberta Greenwood Barbara McGee Patricia Lacey Charles Todd Richard Tintle Grace O’Day Loretta Boudreau Lillian Rogers Charles Bunker Barry Lynch Edward Fillmore Rose Torrosian Dan Crowley — 52 — HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK BooAisthA - Coni. J. Savage Edward Collins Frederick Kelley “Dottie” O’Brien Shephard Gordon Gibb Charles Morrione Rita Haley Roland Cassie Edwin Macintosh G. Morrison “George” Leo Plou Betty Stowe S. Condon Harry Wright Edna McDewell Martha Gross E. Newman Marie Cook L. Perkins Mildred Kondziela M. Weisel M. Woodworth Pauline Fontaine John Newman Theresa Lambert Jeanne Lavalle Kay Perkins Dorothy Barbour “Jan” Elwood Joe Hennessey Richard Rogers P. Kilmartin Elsie Flaherty E. Slocomb M. E .Shedd Leo Smith Miss Marjorie Shaw Olga Sachawk Lois Moran Miss Kierce Charles Condon Peggy Joyce Miss Helen E. Collins Leo Wilson Alice Wilson Miss Rita M. McLaughlin Catherine Pitts Laura Boyland Miss Helen E. Lannon Mary Plourde PERFORMING A DUAL ROLE For You and Victory Class Rings and Pins Commencement Invitations Diplomas — Personal Cards YOUR BALFOUR MAN SAWYER G. LEE 230 Boylston St. Boston, Mass. WRIGHT’S SERVICE STATION Range and Fuel Oils Boston Road No. Billerica Tel. Lowell 6781 For Best Values SHOP POLLARD’S IN LOWELL Phone Tel. 5481 Compliments of BAND BOX CLUB INC. Boston Road No. Billerica Ruth Bourque Mary Lou Lewis Connie Brown Nancy Lunt Janice Turner Kathryn Ann Lewis Barbara Boyd Emma Gile Barbara Conway Jean Fairbrother THE BON MARCHE Merchandise of Merit Only Lowell, Mass. DUFOUR REST HOME Pollard Street Billerica, Mass. Tel. Billerica 2167 Clara DuFour, Prop. ELIOT K. PARKHURST Compliments of THE FRESHMAN CLASS Compliments of THE SOPHOMORE CLASS BILLERICA TEACHERS’ CLUB Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Lionel G. Lincoln Compliments of HENRY BILLAVER Woburn, Mass. Compliments of LOWELL ACADEMY BEAUTY SHOP Lowell, Mass. Dial 2-1301 EMPRESS BEAUTY SALON The Salon of Distinction” Mrs. Joyce Mahoney, Director 206 Chalifoux Bldg. Lowell, Mass. Compliments of FLOYD BALCH Billerica, Mass. Compliments of MARION D. GOULD Attorney-at-Law Concord Road Billerica A. A. Smith Typewriter Co. Billerica and Lowell Typewriters Repaired Call Billerica 2548 or Lowell 7481 Compliments of HAYES’ RESTAURANT HAYNES’ GREENHOUSE Flowers for All Occasions 1328 Gorham St. Lowell, Mass. THOMAS O’NEILL Floirers for All Occasions Billerica Phones 734-2005 Compliments of SAVAGE’S FILLING STATION Boston Road Billerica Compliments of HOWE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA U. S. Commissioner HUBERT L. McLaughlin Attorney and Counsellor-at-Laiu 703-704-705-706 SUN Bldg. Lowell, Mass. Telephones : 6383-6384 Residence Telephone: 8582 THOMAS ELLIS COLLINS’ DAIRY Billerica, Mass. RALPH W. MESSER School Supplies Billerica Center, Mass. Dial 2048 Lee’s Special Rates For All Occasions Boston Road Billerica, Mass. Compliments of NEWMAN’S INC. H. Newman, Manager Boston Road Pinehurst INDEPENDENT OIL COMPANY Range and Fuel Oil Ralph Hoare, Prop. Tel. 31141 Rogers St., Lowell, Mass. Compliments of POST 116 AMERICAN LEGION Frank Kennedy, Commander TODD’S MARKET 14 Elm Street No. Billerica Compliments of GROSSMAN LUMBER CO. Boston Road Billerica, Mass. UNITED CLOAK Central Street Lowell, Mass. Compliments of LANGLEY VARIETY STORE Wilson Street No. Billerica Compliments of SHERIDAN’S STORE Nuttings Lake MUSGRAVE’S FARM Boston Road Billerica, Mass. Compliments of GEORGE A. COLBATH Nuttings Lake “Doc” “Art” “Sam” “Pat” THE GENTLEMEN’S CLUB “Briggie” “Swede” “Louie” “Eagle Beak” GEORGE J. DUTILE ROBERTSON’S Lowell’s Largest Furniture House for Over Half-a-Century DONALDSON’S Greeting Cards for All Occasions DONALDSON’S On the Sunny Side of Merrimack Street Lowell, Mass. Compliments of GRIFFIN’S PACKAGE STORE PiNEHURST S. A. Smith Established 1879 SMITH ART STORE 357 Main St. Tel. Woburn 1135-W Wall Papers Greeting Cards for All Occasions Compliments of KRESGE’S Lowell, Mass. NORTH BILLERICA COMPANY North Billerica, Massachusetts Woolen Manufacturer WOOD-ABBOT CO. Loivell’s Finest Jewelry Store 135 Central Street Tel. 2-4331 Est. 1872 Ray’s Service Station and Garage Batteries, Washing, Polishing Repairing Cor. Glen Ave. and Chelmsford St. Tel. 7151 Chelmsford, Mass. Claire Helen Betty Amelia Ginny Ethel Johnny Bruce Buddy Frannie Charlie Fish Compliments of GAGNON CO. Lowell, Mass. Compliments of THE FIRST NATIONAL STORE Boston Road, Pinehurst, Mass. BROWN’S PORK STORE F. A. KELLEY 38 Bridge St. (opp. Keith’s Theatre) Lowell, Mass. Compliments of MARTIN COOPER Compliments of MARTIN CLOTHES INC. Compliments of DONAHUE MYSKO Used Cars PiNEHURST Compliments of DOT’S VARIETY STORE Nuttings Lake Compliments of CHARM BEAUTY SALON 349 Main Street Woburn, Mass. GRIFFIN’S MARKET Under New Management The Store of Quality and Service Boston Road Pinehurst Tel. Bill. 2354 CHAS. A. BYKE — JEWELER 101 Central Street Lowell, Mass. Gifts Telephone 6960 MAC’S CAFE AND GRILL INC. Boston Road, Route 3 Guy Wilson, Mgr. Bill. 2357 JOHNS-MANSVILLE PROD. CORP. of Massachusetts North Billerica, Mass. Compliments of Compliments of JOSEPH J. FOLEY Jeweler A FRIEND 115 Central Street Lowell, Mass. WOODSIDE’S DRUG STORE Compliments of Corner Boston Road and Andover Street Billerica, Mass. MR. MRS. AUSTIN PERRY Your Prescription Store since 1925 Phone 2342 Compliments of Compliments of CRESCENT RINK FARNUM REST HOME Bowling Hurd Street Lowell, Mass. Compliments of Compliments of 3[aruts VOCELL BUS COMPANY “Skinny” Dugan Ralph Brigham THE J-M BOYS “Ken” Brigham “Grove” Derry Joe Hennessey and his “Gallopin’ Ghost” George Graham and his “Black Beauty” Compliments of Lowell Commercial College Inc. E. N. BARTLETT 226 Central Street, Lowell, Mass. Fire Chief Tel. 5000 Compliments of CHERRY and WEBB’S SCOTT JEWELRY CO. Lowell The Home of Thoroughbred Fashions Since 1832 Tel. 8311 MAE’S FUR SALON Lull and Hartford 34 Prescott Street, Lowell, Mass. Mary A. C. Rynne Compliments of MACARTNEY’S — A SAFE PLACE TO TRADE — CASINO ROLLERWAY A. M. Dolan In the long ru7i : You and your friends will prize the portrait that looks like you . . . your truest self, free from stage effects and little conceits. It is in this “longrun” photography that Purdy success has been won. Portraiture by the camera that one cannot laugh at or cry over in later years. For present pleasure and future pride protect your photographic self by having Purdy make your portraits. PURDY 160 Tremont Street, Boston Official Photographer to Howe High School CLASS 1944 Special rates to H. H. S. Students TALBOT MILLS North Billerica, Massachusetts WOOLEN FABRICS FOR WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S COATINGS Retail Salesroom at the Mill j Tess Winnie Po Ruthie Jane i Bernie Jeanne Clashy Sharphy Honey Shirley Jan Obie Woody Tap Tippie Evie Emmie Dottie Dimples Higgle Ten Franny Snic Burkey Shorty Spinney Red Lanky Joe Len Pud Cyndie Skip Marty Peggie Honest-John Jackie Georgie j Evie Glo Matthews Clarkie Baby Barb Crusher Honey-Chile Dapper Dan Briggie Stonie Mac Barney Nick Willie Jenks Squeak Canary Janie Bull Squawk Doc Rosie Bog Paul Hot-Shot Sammy Fo Bobo Stinkey Jade Bud Compliments of THE EVERGLADES THE STAFF PiNEHURST, Massachusetts BRADSHAW SCHOOL gives A Practical Intensive Training In All Business Subjects Day Classes Evening Classes Special Morning Classes SUMMER SCHOOL, 5 WEEKS Shorthand Typewriting Calcula tin g M a ch i n cs (Graduate and undergraduate students admitted) 53 Central Street (over Newberry’s) Dial 2-7771 We, the staff of the Howe High School Yearbook of ’44, wish to thank everyone who helped in any way to make our publication a success. 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