Classical High School - Caduceus Yearbook (Providence, RI)

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THE CADUCEUS LEANDER FERDINAND PEASE, 2ND Orchestra, Cl, 2, 3, 415 Social Committee, C3, 415 EditorfinfCl1ief, Caduceus Board, C41. BROWN Words seem weak and powerless when one attempts to describe the character of a person like Lee. He is the original exponent of the Brighten the Corner where you are spirit, but he doesn't conbne himself to corners. His wisecracks, original translations, and rare poems, have made him known to many a delighted and hilarious assemblage. He has his serious side, as his intimate friends, who have found him a true pal in time of need, will tell you. As saxaphonist in the jazz orchestra, member of the Social Comf mittee, and more especially, in the arduous post of EditorfinfChief of The Caduceus, he has given devoted service to the class of '50, which owes him its deepest gratitude. WALLACE JOSEPH PIANKA Class President, Q3, 415 Football, Cl, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 415 Athletic Association, KZ, 3, 4, Pres. 415 City Wrestling, C3, 415 Champion C3, 4,1 Track, Cl, 215 German Play, C41. Wally's like a Greek temple, strong, handsome, and dignified. He's certainly been a pillar of strength to our class. Upon his sturdy shoulders have rested many of the responsibilities of the Senior Class. He is behind every activity, and to his great credit, it may be said that never has one of his projects been a failure. Withal, he has found time to become a famous football star and captain of the team. These many laurels have not inf creased the size of his hat, nay, he is always a good fellow, a good comrade, and a better friend. Although he departs for some Alma Mater next especially, Mr. Peck's ofhce. ALBERTO MARIO PICCOLO Orchestra, Cl, 21, Fencing, C3, 415 Soccer, C315 Senior Play. Turrs We like that remark Miss Day made once when Piccolo was speaking out of turn something like this: Your name may be Piccolo, but it isn't time for you to play yet! Ah! but he does play-not the piccolo, but the violin. Al always has had good scholarship, besides fencing ability. In the chemical laboratory he always uses twice as much of a substance as directed, and therefore has twice as many broken test tubes. His motto seems to be Good Measure, a fine recipe for the future. fall, we predict that his ghost will ever haunt Classical's Halls,'and more 1 HERCULES PICERNE Baseball, Cl, 2, 3, 415 Football, Cl, 2, 3, 415 Basketball, fl, 2, 3, 41. Here is our leading exponent of athletic success. Herc's perform' ances on the gridiron and the diamond have thrilled many an excited spectator. Who will ever forget those mst endfruns, those powerful thrusts through the line, or that swift sprinter's dash to first base? In addition to these Herc is also a superlative basketball player. But he is not only a famed sportsmang he is known to his intimates as a good scout and a fine pal. To the classes of later years he may be remembered only as a famed athlete' to us he will always be associated with the highest kind of friendliness and comradeship.

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as PKWQQA THE CADUCEUS GORDON LEONARD PAUL Orchestra, Cl, 2, 3, 4D R. I. S. C. A sixffooted troubadour is always envied, especially when he's agreeable, generous, and talented. During the last few years, Gordon has been one of the mainstays of the Classical orchestra. His manners and habits make him an excellent chum. There's a good deal of schoolfspirit in him, too. We see him and two of his sidekicks at most of our discouraging football, baseball, and hockey games. Gordon's prospects in the engineering field are indeed bright, for Classical has produced not a few engineers of note. So give this little boy a hand! MARGUERITE LOUISE PEARSON Glee Club, fl, 2, 3, 415 German Play, C41 MOUNT SINAI HosP1TAL Marguerite has entertained our class for four years with her dry humor and witty remarks. Man earful situation has been changed to a cheer' ful one by her peculiarly a ropriate wisecracks. How could we face those delinquents ai 'lnum le scoldings without Marguerite to cheer us up? Althou she. is sually a rather timid soul, that august gentleman, Edmund B e, hel o terror for her. She proudly displayed an A on her report aft - the s e, which inspired instant respect in us for her ref mark l clear rception. When Marguerite graced the German play with r dqliglltful singing, we discovered another of her talents, a charm' ing v ice. Her ambition is to be a nurse. We know that her wit, sweet voice. and logic will help her to succeed in her chosen profession. JOHN RAYMOND PEARSON Caduceus Board, C41 R. I. S. C. It seems to me that some one once said, Swedes have square heads. That may or may not be so, but if it is, Ray's corners are filled to capacity Wand not with ivory, either. Here's the kind of a fellow, girls dream about and fellows envy: big, clean, honest as the day is long, clever as they make 'em, and a live wire. Why, he has his finger in everything: HifY, De Molay, Church work, Caduceus Board, solid geometry, athletics, dances '-fewhat's the use? Words fail. He's just one of us, and we know what kind of niche he's carved for himself in our hearts. RUTH CLARA PEARSON Orchestra, QD, Caduceus Board, Q41 Ruth is not janet Gaynor's twin sister, nor yet her double, altho she would pass for either with ease. Quiet and collected, she never seems ruffled, and so far as we know,no one has ever seen her hurrying. Every once in a while, she disappears -whither, no one seems to know, but these periodical hegiras must be pilgrimages to the source of wisdom, for she comes back prepared in every subject. Ruth is a modest wearer of a Summa Cum Laude key, a tribute in part, at least, to her outstanding originality.

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GEORGE POPKIN y Q'vjiWQfSW 2 THE GADUGEUS HOWARD EATON PIKE DUKE UNIVERSITY Tall, blonde, and bluefeyed, Howard is the despair of young ladies and teachers alike. Credit is due him for his noble bearing up under diflif culties in one of the English Plays. He played the role of villain very creditably, although villains are popularly supposed to be dark and mousf tached. Messieurs Pike and Batchelder have a little game that they play in Room 6 f--Dick opens the windows, whereupon Howie pulls a little chain, thereby keeping the temperature of the room well above zero. Friend Howard is Ike of the partnership, Ike and Pahearn, Inc., who well, we give up, you guess. BROWN George isn't reserved. He just doesn't know what to make of a wild bunch of seniors who go tearing up and down the corridors, or make a beef line for the lunchroom when the bell rings. He is the kind of a fellow that forms a sort of anchorage. He's like a mountain, or the foundation of a great building. Things may rage around him but he stands firm. While others fool away their time, he takes out a book and gains precious moments. Well, George, the man who can stand immovable in a time of stress is the man who is appreciated. just hold on to your poise, you'll have no cause for worry. JOSEPHINE POPLOSKY GIBBS Last spring, Thomas Edison gave some rize examples in a nationfwide examination. Wilbur stbn ttainin th highest average, won fame by becoming the bright n he coui r iss Hoyt gives prize examples in Math. an o : a al c out n top. So by the Axiom of Substitution 1 Su traction Q Pop y measures only 5' 3 in the shade, and . uston is a g d si ffooterj eet our own feminine Wilbur, to demure an shy in appearance, but in reality, another of those keen Shinkers who have been rewarded by a Summa Cum Laude key. WALTER KENYON PULLEN I Say! Did you ever see such a slickflooking person? Perhaps. But not in this town. We'll have you know, too, that his character is by no means camouflaged by personal appearance. Ken is one hundred per cent sterling. if you know what that means, and if you don't, get acquainted soon, you will surely like him. He, too, has his secrets. Every Wednesday he wears a hat, and parts his hair on the right. But this is nobody's business. Ken devotes much time to Boy Scout Activities, and it may interest you to know that he holds an office not to be sniffed at. Well, don't take in any wooden nickels, my boy.