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

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Chass Officer: President . .. . . JOHN CAPOBIANCO Vice-President . . JOHN HULETT DCTCLIL mee ae, eee te eee LD Pe) ROO ME Treasurer KATHERINE SAPIENZA

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G Ass History Behold the marvel of this or any other age — the reminiscetelevision, a device for recording and retaining the memorable events of high school classes. As one turns on this set, one will receive a very pleasant surprise. On Channel One can be seen the class of 1950’s freshman year, 1946-47. The stars of the show, leading the class, are James Pelletier, Nancy Con- way, Mary Rabidou, and Wendell Sylvester, with Miss Arlene Johnson as their worthy adviser. The “babies” of the high school are starting out on their long, four-year journey. Trying to find the different rooms, looking up to the “seniors,” and “growing-up’”’ were the main functions of their lives at that time. The every day activities of this baby class are very in- teresting and amusing, indeed. On Channel Two may be glimpsed the drama of their sophomore year, 1947-48. With their newly-elected officers, John Capobianco, Dor- othy Lunt, Wendell Sylvester, and Nancy Conway, led by Miss Dora Kelley, the group again begins another year of “reading, writing, and arithmetic.” Their social activity for the year was a “Halloween Dance,” at which Harold Wilson made his entrance as a thespian. Yes, most of these sophomores were growing up and becoming more mature. Now on Channel Three, these wayfaring boys and girls have as their starring performers of this year John Capobianco, Barbara Schmel- zer, Wendell Sylvester, and Robert Wentworth, with Miss E. Ruth Belcher to guide them. They have become upper classmen, all. The great highlight of their schooldays, the Junior Prom, was held on May 138, 1949, at which Jean Sullivan was chosen Prom Queen, with her attendants, Nancy Dempsey, Mary Gibbons, Nancy Conway, Betty Mac- Pherson, Catherine Sapienza, and Dorothy Lunt. Class rings, sports, cheerleading, and dances made for a very in- teresting and entertaining school year. Yes, they had finally finished their first eleven years in preparation for the great “honor” of being a senior. And now, for the climaxing performance, let us switch to Channel Four. Alas! What is this we see? Could these young ladies and gentle- men be the frightened, immature freshmen we saw on Channel One? It seems almost impossible, yet it is true! Their newly-elected leaders, John Capobianco, Ruth Strom, John Hulett, and Catherine Sapienza, with Miss E. Ruth Belcher as their adviser, are directing the class’s course. Later Miss Belcher, who was granted a leave of absence, was succeeded by Mrs. Katherine Walsh. Class pictures, letter awards, class dances, yearbook editing, and sports made for a memorable last year of school days for the seniors. The Senior Play, entitled “Ring Around Elizabeth,” under the direction of Miss E. Ruth Belcher, was a complete success in every way. Stars of the show were Nancy Dempsey, Joan Scott, Charlotte Bernard, Dorothy Lunt, Patricia Murray, Geraldine Musgrave, Cornelius Cusick, John Capobianco, Douglas Cummings, Robert Corkum, and Charles Condon. The Senior Prom, held on February 10, 1950, also proved successful. And now, can be seen the finale of the greatest drama of all — grad- uation. Could it be true? Had we actually completed twelve years of schooling? Was this the end of our “high school days”? Yes, we were now ready to go out into the world and provide for ourselves. Thanks to the co-operation and the guidance of the entire faculty of Howe High School, we were now ready to start our long journey into this vast world and are also well prepared to meet and to overcome any obstacles which would tend to stand in the way of our success. To you all we are most grateful. J. KEEFE, Historian

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MARY ARSENAULT “‘Lois”’ November 15 “You may travel the oceans and moon. May you have luck on your arrival there soon.” Activities: Senior Prom Committee. Pet Peeve: English. Ambition: To travel. JUNE BARONI “Swifty” May 19 “Cute, silent, and rather moody, She has a definite sense of duty.’ Activities: Junior Prom Committee; Senior Play Committee; Yearbook Staff; Tri-Delta; Senior Prom Com- mittee. Pet Peeve: Waiting for people. Ambition: To travel and be a C.P.A. CHARLOTTE BERNARD “Charl” May 12 “A girl who is very dutiful Would like to make people beautiful.’ Activities: Glee Club; Tri-Delta Sec- retary; Yearbook Staff; Junior Prom Committee ; Senior Prom Committee ; Senior Play. Pet Peeve: Corkum’s and Capobianco’s teasing in economics. Ambition: To be a successful beauti- cian. LILLIAN BROWN st All’? March 22 “How now, ‘Lill Brown’! With your charm, yowll go to town.’ Activities: Junior Prom Committee ; Basketball ; Tri-Delta ; Yearbook Staff; Senior Prom Committee. Pet Peeve: Being called on in English 4B Ambition: To be a success in life. GEORGINA CAPEN “Fuzzy” September 9 “Miss Truman, you had better beware If for your singing career you care.” Activities: Senior Play Committee; Glee Club. Pet Peeve: Waiting for people. Ambition: To become a professional singer. JOHN CAPOBIANCO “Cappy” February 3 “As our president, ‘Cappy’ was great. Maybe someday he’ll lead the state.’ Activities: Class President 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Jun- ior Prom Committee ; Yearbook ‘Staff; Senior Prom Committee. Pet Peeve: Silent corridors. Ambition: To become a gentleman farmer. PHYLLIS CATERINO “Phyl” April 21 “Pray tell us, Phyllis, the entire tale Of how you met that charming male.” Activities: Senior Prom Committee; Tri-Delta. Pet Peeve: Being teased by ‘Dick’ Donnelly. Ambition: To be happy forever with Gerry. CHARLES CONDON “Charlie” January 29 “Brawn and brain he doth combine To form a character quite fine.” Activities: Football 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Yearbook Staff; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Play; Senior Prom Committee. Pet Peeve: Homework. Ambition: To be successful. NANCY CONWAY “Teddie”’ January 17 “Upon the Red Sox bench she sat, ‘Nancy Conway,’ the seniors’ favorite brat. ” Activities: Tri-Delta; Senior Play Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee ; Senior Prom Committee; Glee Club 1; Vice-President 1, 2; Yearbook Staff; Baseball Manager. Pet Peeve: Dorothy Lunt. Ambition: To be the new manager of the Boston Red Sox. ROBERT CORKUM “Little Barrel” September 24 “Here’s a fullback who can act, And that, my friends, is a fact.” Activities: Football 1, 2, 8, 4; Base- ball 2, 8, 4; Basketball 3; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Play; Yearbook Staff; Senior Prom Com- mittee, Pet Peeve: Chasing my stockings around the football locker room. Ambition: To join the service, play ball, and take up a trade.