Bristol High School - Green and White Yearbook (Bristol, RI)

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‘BELLE OF BAGDAD” SENIOR CLASS OPERETTA “The Belle of Bagdad” made its debut in the Colt Auditorium before a capacity crowd the evenings of December 15 and 16. It was a truly great show. The cast couldn’t have been better fitted for the roles they played. Little did we expect to find such talent right here in our own school. Jewel, the leading lady, was superbly played by Doris Martelly, who rather surprised us all with her lovely voice, and Dick Taylor, the movie scout and leading man, was played by Johnny Church. I might add that his performance set many a feminine heart to beating faster. “Ginger” Brightman, as Elsa, and Marion Reilly, as Anne, were very sweet, and Nelson Beals and Johnny Stone, as the aviators. Bill and Bob, contributed greatly to the humor of the performance. But when our own “Willy” Victoria appeared as Henrietta Whipstitch looking for her Hennery, the children screamed, the men held their sides, and even the women forgot themselves and laughed heartily. She finally found her “Hennery” cleverly and wittily played by Johnny Mack, who, unknown to poor Henrietta, was also Lord Archibald. Special mention should be given to Wallis Kcmph for his excellent portrayal of the character of Caliph Hassan El Carrab. He was majestic in his Old World costume and his voice was a discovery that surprised us all. Harry Bullock, as Ali Ben Mustapha, the Chief of Police, should be congratulated on the manner in which he drilled his awkward squad, which, by the way, was one of the highlights of the entertainment and drew great peals of laughter from the audience. Ali, won by Henrietta’s beauty and charm, (helped along by a little coquetry on Henrietta's part), took her to be his wife, needless to say. much to Henrietta’s approval. Mary Shaw, as the American consul and mother of Anne and Elsa, was constantly worried about her two charming daughters, who turned up with Bill and Bob Marie Pacheco and Grace Bruno as Rose and Lilly, daughters of the Caliph Hassan E. Carrab, were very rightly described by Lord Archibald as “fair flowers of the Orient.” They aided Bill and Bob in their plan to escape Ali’s punishment for being caught with a camera. Zorina, who sold Oriental shawls to the Americans, was well played by Catherine Hammill. Her welcome to Bagdad song started the performance off with a feeling that this was an evening that was going to be spent enjoyably. Irene Girard, who played the part of Zelinda, the Caliph’s favorite dancer, added an artistic touch with her dancing. A great deal of credit should go also to the chorus who added local color along with some very delightful music. The girls who aided Mary Shaw in her song “Consul of the U. S. A.” made a very effective setting with their sailor suits and red hats, and managed their .flags remarkably well while drilling. Another noteworthy feature was the excellent performance of the orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Donovan, who, as of course you all know, directed the entire operetta. There wasn’t a flaw in the whole entertainment. Nancy Bosworth was the pianist assisted by Clara Harmon. 23 CLAIRE RICHARDS, ’39

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GREEN mndL WD1DFE- senior class who promises to use them as carefully as I have and who will promise to make the 90% honor roll. I. CRESCENZO MALAFRONTE, leave to RAYMOND THOMAS my unruly hair which seems to get the opposite sex. Watch out for a certain Senior girl who wears glasses, Ray. I. BEA IRK E MULLANEY, leave to EMIIA SOUSA my shy, quiet, retiring manner. Watch out for the boys, Emily. I, EDWARD PROCOPIO, leave mv charming blush to ANDREW DEI. TORO. The girls will be “mobbing” you, “Bandy”. I. MARION REILLY, leave my beautiful freckles to CATHERINE CONI.ON. Freckles seem to be the weakness of Barrington boys. I. MICHAEL RUGGIERO, leave my knowledge of practical chemistry in farming to ORLANDO PANSA. May you be a success as a farmer. 1, WILLIAM SHAYF'R, leave to ANGELO ASCOI.I my outstanding track ability. Maybe you'll be able to run around Colt Drive in twenty minutes some day. I, JOHN STONE, leave my boisterous, shrieking laugh to ALEXANDER FALES. May you live long and die hard, “Alec”. I. BRIDGET TURILLO, leave my tantalizing smile to my sister, JOSEPHINE. It has such results with the boys in Barrington! I, DANIEL VARGAS, leave my wavy hair to JOSEPH CODOZA. Take care of it “Lefty”. I, NELSON BEALS, leave the knack of making new cars old overnight to PEARSE MATHEWSON. Watch out for icy roads, “Hercules”. I, VIRGINIA BRIGHTMAN, leave to MARY BISBANO the task of teaching the Freshmen and Sophomores how to dance. Best of luck, Mary. I, MARY DE COSTA, leave to BERTHA MEDEIROS my great ability as a basketball player. May you limp gracefully as 1 have after a game. I, ANNA DI GAT1, leave my loud manner to GABRIEL SAVIANO. May it add to your popularity, Gabriel. I, KATHLEEN FLYNN, leave my “Greta Garbo” hair to FLORENCE JORDAN. Watch out for a certain Sophomore athlete, Florence. I, IRENF2 GIRARD, leave my tap-dancing ability to MURIEL TRUDELL, Here's to you, Muriel. I, CATHERINE HAMMILL, leave my knowledge of Chemistry to EDNA ATKINSON. Watch out for Mr. Carlson, Edna. I, WILLIAM PAUL LERO, leave to RALPH MORASCO my title of The Glamour Man of Colt High”. But don’t be the guinea- pig for the Chemistry Class as I have been, Ralph. I, SAMUEL LEVITEN, leave my colossal probocis and “slightly over-sized cars to HENRY HAMBRICK. Don’t try to walk against the wind, Henry. I tried it! I, JOHN MACK, do hereby bequeath my luxurious set of black whiskers to BENNY PECKHAM. Watch out, girls, for Benny’s disguise. I, MARY ANDRADE, leave mv ability to arrive in school at 7:30 A. M. to OWEN MAISANO. I, ANTHONY WILLIAMS, leave my ability to master the names of the French Cabinet to ELMER McNAMARA. In testimony thereof, we have hereunto placed our signatures on this, the twenty-first day of June, in the year of our I-ord, Nineteen hundred and thirty-nine, and herewith authorize Ali Ben Mustapha to act as the Executor. Signed— John Mack. Witnesses—Clarabelle Cow. Irene Hartley. Mary Santulli. Edward Burns. The Shiek of Araby. Olive Oyle. Anthony Williams 22

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WHO’S WHO AT COLT Italian Club President ........................................... Mary San tain Vice President ........................ ........... Frank Caizzi Secretary ........................................... Emilia Bucolo Executive Committee William Lero, Edward Procopio Mary DuPont, Ralph Morasco, Fannie Turillo, Mary Puniello Club Advisor ............................. Miss Geraldine Marino “Aggie” Club President ....................................... Anthony Roderick Vice President ................................. William Conley Secretary ........................... .......... Joseph Pacheco Treasurer ................................. Sabastian Morra Club Advisor ................................ Mr. Tan M. Walker Athletic Association President ......... Vice President Secretary ......... Treasurer.......... Representatives Senior ........ Junior ........ Sophomore Club Advisor ...... Pasquale Codola Angelo Massa . Andrew'Del Toro Gladys Weaver Flora Fusco .. Natale Candelmo Alexander Anderton ... Mr. J. L. Burke Commercial Club President ...................................... Leonora Paiva Vice President ................................. Dorothy Paiva Secretary ...................................... Doris Martelly Treasurer ............................... Flora Fusco Executive Committee .............. Grace Bruno, Lucy Carulli, Margaret Voccaro, Dennis Mello, Marie Ann Pacheco Rostrum President ................................ Anthony E. Williams Vice President Mary Santulli Secretary ........................................ Mary Rego Treasurer .................................... Palmeida Pinhero Executive Committee Claire Richards. Samuel Leviten Gladys Weaver, Maynard Shusman. Marie Ann Pacheco Advisor .................................. Miss Annie D. Sisson Dramatic Club President ..................................... John W. Church Vice President ..................... Virginia Brightman Secretary ................................ Wilhelmina Victoria Treasurer ................................... Catherine Hammill Executive Committee ............... Mary Shaw, Claire Richards Marie Ann Pacheco Club Advisor ..................... -.......... Miss Sadie Callan Photographic Club President ...........—.......-.................... Maynard Shusman Secretary - Treasurer ........................... Edward Procopio Executive Committee ............... Marion Reilly, Claire Richards, Mary Santulli Club Advisor Mr. Carl Carlson 24