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

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‘It Can Happen Here!” On June 17, 1974, ‘‘“The H. H. S. Preposterous’’ embarked on its maiden voyage around the world. This luxurious liner was financed by Robert A. Dutile, the multi-millionaire, who hired the famous mechanical engineer, George Q. Lyna, to design this magnificent structure. At the stroke of the tenth bell, John Selfridge, chief whistle-blower, pulled the cord, givin g the all-aboard signal. Fond farewells were wished by the passengers as they made their way up the gang plank. Even as the guests board the ship, the problems of a ship’s captain begin. The witty, jovial captain, Otis Tholander, was seated at his desk in his luxurious quarters, advising Mrs. Glavin (‘‘Millite’’ Towle) as to the proper brand of seasick pills for ‘Freddy’, Jr. Head steward, Maurice Tucker, was showing Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Fleming (former Alice Merten) to their state- rooms. Mr. Fleming was head pilot of the Trans-Planet Airlines, and Mrs. Fleming has had her second novel published. Then there was a bright flash. ‘“‘Batten down the hatches,’ shouted Cap- tain Tholander. ‘““There’s a storm ahead.’ But then, it was only ‘“Jim’’ Currier with his trusty candid camera. ‘‘Jim’’ was taking pictures of the ship’s beautiful hostess, ‘‘Judy’’ Francts and her efficient staff, ‘““Peg’’ Quinlan, Jean Cuff, and Rowena Stivers. Howard ‘Scoop’ Iverson, now the editor-in-chief of the Universal Times, was seen rushing toward the Western Union office in order to telegraph to his paper the astonishing news that “Judy’’ Tucker had just re- ceived word from her agent, ‘Pat’ Finch, of ‘“‘Judy’s’’ contract with the Metropolitan Opera to sing in the fall on the same bill with Arolyn Mosher, a famous singer who already made her debut. ‘‘Scoop’’ may also include the latest report that Ralph Luciano, the professional football star, had been seen strolling the deck with ““Pam’” Benjamin, 1973 Powervogutan Girl, who got her start in high school. Barbara Martell was seen peeking into stateroom 308, ad- miring the 36-inch shoulders of ““Bob” Perry, heavyweight champion of the world. Reverend Robert Hentz, a foreign missionary, was seen in the lobby trying to convert Caro! Elden, Duchess of Polorodo, to Hentzism, while Dorts Bunker tried to capture her facial expressions for a portrait, which will be given to the Duke of Polorodo, Richard Hayden, for his birthday. Purser “‘Ed”’ Brennan was collecting money and valuables from the honor- ary members of the Snob-Hill Gang, Anne Kilmartin, instructor of Girls’ Ath- letics at Truro Normal School, N. S.; ‘‘Peg’’ O’Brien, well-known ballet dancer

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ONE HUNDRED and FORTY-FIFTH: I, Joan Smith, leave my rides to Lowell with Mrs. Walsh to “Judy’’ Waitz. ONE HUNDRED and FORTY-SIXTH: I, Richard Wakefield, leave happily without the teachers. ONE HUNDRED and FORTY-SEVENTH: I, Jacqueline Fox, leave my worries as editor of the Little Echo to next year’s editor. ONE HUNDRED and FORTY-EIGHTH: I, Joan Rumrill, leave my argumentative nature to anyone who wants excitement. ONE HUNDRED and FORTY-NINTH: I, Paul St. Croix, leave all my intelligence to Mrs. Walsh. ONE HUNDRED and FIFTIETH: I, Earl Lucia, leave my football uniform to be filled out by Robert Ekberg. ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY-FIRST: I, Bernard Doherty, leave my parking place to my brother Anthony. ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY-SECOND: I, Francis Hamilton, leave my famous impersonations to ‘‘Pete’’ Cassely. ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY-THIRD: JI, Mildred Towle, leave to join the ranks of the Glavin Construction Company. ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY-FOURTH: I, Jon Crandall, leave to buy a half interest in the Monarch Diner. ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY-FIFTH: I, Theodore Santos, leave my basketball trunks to “‘Phil’’ Gaudet. ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY-SIXTH: I, Ann Silva, leave Wanda Rowe to run for the bus by herself in the morning. ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY-SEVENTH: I, Thomas Devine, leave my crutches to Coach ‘“‘Chuck’’ Lampson with the hope that he never has to use them. ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY-EIGHTH: | I, Carolyn Moores, leave on a fast boat to Korea to search for Harold’s dug-out. ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY-NINTH: I, Barbara Rubbone, leave the crowded corridors to the undergraduates. ONE HUNDRED and SIXTIETH: I, Karla Hutchings, leave my nick- name “Dum” to Janice Ericson. ONE HUNDRED and SIXTY-FIRST: I, Elaine O’Hara, leave my place in the boiler room to Jo Ann McNulty. ONE HUNDRED and SIXTY-SECOND: I, Pamela Benjamin, leave my skill (?) of working the scoreboard to next year’s basketball manager. ONE HUNDRED and SIXTY-THIRD: I, William Megow, leave my memories to “Sam.” ONE HUNDRED and SIXTY-FOURTH: I, ‘“‘Peggy’’ Quinlan, leave my tardy slips to my brother “‘Billy.”’ ONE HUNDRED and SIXTY-FIFTH: I, Carol Elden, leave my “‘dan- gles’’ to Dorothy Trial. ONE HUNDRED and SIXTY-SIXTH: I, Glenna Greathead, leave my extra points to Nancy Fall. ONE HUNDRED and SIXTY-SEVENTH: I, Helene Taylor, because I am Scotch, leave nothing. ONE HUNDRED and SIXTY-EIGHTH: I, Eveline Corkum, leave my gym suit to my sister Susan. ONE HUNDRED and SIXTY-NINTH: I, Claire Stoker, leave my soft voice in care of Miss Belcher. ONE HUNDRED and SEVENTIETH: I, Ann Stimpson, leave my six- year old gym suit, minus the belt, to Miss Hood. ONE HUNDRED and SEVENTY-FIRST: I, Dorette Beauchesne, leave my four-year old gym suit to my sister. ONE HUNDRED and SEVENTY-SECOND: I, Fred Hough, leave the Detention Hall to ‘‘Louie’’ Mucci. ONE HUNDRED and SEVENTY-THIRD: I, Ruth Santoro, leave my ability to get along with the teachers to Mary Lou and ‘“‘Bunky.”’ ONE HUNDRED and SEVENTY-FOURTH: I, Bernice Hoard, leave my studies in Room 21 to Maureen McLellan. The foregoing document (having been read and approved by no one tn authority) ts declared, in the presence of all, to be the one and only last will and testament of the Class of 1954, and by request of said class these people do here- unto subscribe thetr names as witnesses thereto. ROGER FOSTER, Chairman WILLIAM MEGOW ANN SAWYER PATRICIA FINCH FRED LAWSON MARGARET QUINLAN JAMES FARMER JOSEPH CURRY JOAN SMITH MILDRED TOWLE EMILE STEELE ELEANOR FOSTER GEORGE LYNA PATRICIA WELSH

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of the Metropolitan Opera Company; Shirley McGurn, a physiotherapist (chief back-rubber) ; and Elatne O’ Hara, a famous dermatologist. Then as we left the lobby and entered the dining room, we found at the head table the officers of the ship. First Mate “‘Billy’’ Megow, who was next in line to become captain, was conversing with Second Mates ““Tommy’’ Devine and Earl Lucia. The Third Mate Emile Steele seemed quite perturbed and was conferring with the pilot, ““Bobby’’ Hartshorn. At the next table Sally Wyatt, Anna Hovey, Barbara Finney, and Eveline Corkum. all in their pert Wave uniforms, were giving their orders to Waiter “Jimmy” Wilson. Still at another table sat Shirley Terrill, television comedi- enne, matching wits with Francis Hamilton, movie comedian. Standing at the doorway, Head Waiter ‘‘Fred’’ March gave a few pointers to Waiter Richard Wakefeld. Our cook, Joan Smith, could be heard shouting at her assistants, Gloria Syl- vester and Janet Bean. (Too much pepper or maybe not enough salt?) After dinner, many were drawn to recreation in the game room. “Buddy”’ Connell and ““Bob’’ Cullen practiced target shooting, for they're on their way to Africa to get an orangutan, which will be stuffed for the Stimpson-Masters Mu- seum of Bumptious Blue Butterflies. Paul St. Crotx stood watching Mary-Lou Pollard and Ann Silva as they played shuffle-board. Paul is the owner of a tobacco company which he bought in order to get free cigarettes. Over in a corner Carole Powers, Billerica’s only veterinarian, Roger Foster, the most popular Broadway star, and “‘Dick’’ Stearns, master detective who writes mysteries. reminisced the success of their Senior Play. Sitting at a table playing pinochle are the two members of the Tratnor- Conway Clothing Company, Inc., who are after some new French styles for their store. With them are Donet Allard and Fred Hough on their way to England for an M.G. or an Allard. Sitting around the swimming pool Karla Hutchings, professional basket- ball star: Beverly Spaulding, private nurse; ““Barb’’ McAnern, who has just pub- lished a book of poems; “‘Bev’’ Martin, famous gossip columnist, former members of the Omicron Upsilon Tau, discussed Joan Glaser’s latest article on the Society for the Salvation, and Safety of Salubrious Salamanders, which appeared in the J. J. Dempseys’ World Tribune. There had been much going on aboard ship, and much time had passed. Now we were approaching the shores of England. As we pulled to shore, the spires of the Westminster Abbey came into view, and through the fog could be heard the three o'clock gong of Big Ben. As the passengers disembarked for their tour through England, ‘‘Huck’”’ Collins was spotted leaning over the railing.