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

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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 —

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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 —

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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