East High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1944 volume:

7 e Redjacket REVUE Published by the SENIOR CLASS EAST HIGH SCHOOL PAWTUCKET RHODE ISLAND -- ' : ★ : CLASS 1944 OioAtud-oAcl . . . T has been the wish of the Pawtucket East High graduating class of 1944 that this edition of the REDJACKET be put in the form of a play—a play in which every senior takes part. In reality our three years here at East have been a three-year rehearsal for that inevitable play which we are to present in the world of tomorrow. We have learned our parts well, and are determined to put the show over. May this Review therefore stand as complete evi- dence of our accomplishments in past and present generations. and in generations to come. William Mulligan. Editor-in-Chief . . ® dicatLari . . TO MISS FLORA S. CURTIS. DEAN OF EAST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL FRIEND OF EVERY MEMBER OF THE CLASS OF 44 WHOSE ENTHUSIASM. ENERGY. AND SPIRIT HAVE MADE PROMINENT THE NAME OF OUR SCHOOL SINCE 1926. THIS “REDJACKET REVUE” IS SINCERELY AND RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED. WILLIAM MULLIGAN Editor T DONALD CONI.IN Assistant Editor Mrs. Lottie B. Carpenter of the art department put in many long hours of work in helping us. We feel that the artistry of the book is superb. Our sincere thanks go to the rest of the faculty, especially to Miss Nellie V. Donovan, our consulting adviser. This edition of the REDJACKET, in the opinion of the Board, gives an accurate, complete, and concise account of our three years here at East. When you are engrossed in later acts of life may this souvenir program remind you of rehearsals. Don Conlin The Class Book Board THE '44 Classbook Board, in putting out this edition of the Classbook. has had to face many difficulties that past Classbook Boards have not known. After conferences with both printer and engraver, we found that the book had to be cut down in many ways. Due to the labor shortage our book had to go to press weeks earlier than in past years. This forced the Board to work harder, longer, and faster. Nevertheless, we feel certain that this year's RF.DJACKF.T will give you much enjoyment, and also bring back many pleasant memories in the years to come. Miss Esther Champoux, our faculty adviser. worked endlessly and tirelessly with us. We are deeply grateful for her advice and assistance. MARY KINOIAN Assistant Business Manager Co-Art Editor THE CLASSBOOK BOARD 'Robert' TDau e-s osseLk BouRassa- laatjscv-i hooper •Ke nnet k'H-a’rd man ? veck.s h a opian William Wal a e. OUR BOYS IN SERVICE Qe.or ge. G-eyiti-ons I fJormai-i Jeffer on tdwavd 'bu eej-Kj Chester 5poc ner G-eorge Messier Vincchh tf- f ir� hc ri I t £or Wewrroi tla Charles ”Benr elt' Willi dlnT ithwell ttoy old AhJerhsvi Alfred ai at- MarK ar Mar Kariari OUR BOYS IN SERVICE EAST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY First row. left to nqht: F. Curtis, G. Mangan. D. Johnson, E. Kiley, M. Hood, E. Ramos, E. Champoux. E. Keough. Second row: R. Curran, C. Wheeler. E. Hagstrom, E. Howes, M. Stanton, M. Hosmer, J. Burns, H. Ramsbottom. Third row: M. McMahon. M. Moriarty, M. Kelaghan, J. Storin, M. Farrell, E. Morse. M. Barry, M. McCabe, C. McCaughy, M. Newton. Fourth row: W. Holden. H. E. Wolfe, L. Royal. L. Ward, R. Bacon, D. Bryant. I. Carlin, G. Coughlin. Fifth row: T. Holt, N. Donnelly. J. Winters, N. Morton, L. Weymouth, W. Bray, M. Leach, H. J. Winters. 10 )S HENRY J. WINTERS Principal A Message from the Principal My dear Graduates of 1944: Practically all of your senior high school life has been lived under the shadow of worldwide war. While still in your teens, you have had to face realities and responsibilities that ordinarily you would not have to encounter until you were much older and more mature. Also, you have had to make decisions of great importance. You have had to choose a path in life to follow. Up to the time when this is written, in the last week of March, twenty-eight boys of the senior class have left school to join the Armed Forces. Others will go before graduation. We wish them Godspeed and resolve to stand a little nearer to each other to close the gaps in our ranks. Besides our soldiers and sailors, others cf you have had to make decisions. Woik is plentiful, wages are high, there is need of labor in defense jobs and on the f:rms. ‘'What , you had to ask yourselves, is my duty? Should I go to work? Should I stay in school? Should I go to College?” To these questions, no one can give you a Yes” or a No that could apply with equal wisdom and justice to all cases and under all circumstances. Personal decisions will have to be made here, as in most of life's perplexities. In general, the advice of the school is for you to get all the education that it is possible for you to obtain. A well-informed citizenry is a country's strongest bulwark. Wages won't stay high forever. Peace will arrive some day. With it will come a more normal world, and in that world the educated man and woman will tower above the others. Unless patriotism or conscience deem otherwise. stay in school, go to college, get all the education that you possibly can. You have been a good and loyal class. You have loved your school and have enriched het memories and respected her traditions. In after life you will remember your high school days with a glow of satisfaction. Throughout the year, 1 have been impressed by the fact that so many boys in the Armed Services speak so often of the old school when they write. You have been good and friendly students with your teachers and your principal. I see you leave with much regret. May life bring you success and happiness. May your dreams come true. Henry J. Winters. Principal 1 1 Message from Class Vice-President R-S use |c rc 4 cjc, a. cJa.sr c jmcuci Js G.CCCW |pl i s rwcnlx . L c. vKoJj eJlu nj ,s [otrfc WcJc cm C Tkxc C ojls s qnf ( oc aa CL ujrrtikoJ de. On 9 |sn.a .n Jolc jpotJ _nf iccnc ur U c's dLuCuma iWtxO'C _ . 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Dorothy Koppel. Vera Cardosi. Second row: Donald Conlin. Elorcncc Rosen. Barbara Belknap. Marion Frisch. Helen Spanos. First row. left to right: Mary Buben. Thelma Andrews. Mary-Lou Habcrshaw. Anne Slattery. Norma Ballou. Second row. Louise Gcrmani. Doris Leddy. Martin Mahtcssian. Dorothy Tait. Olga Buben. Not present when picture was taken: Claire Doonan. Marion Lee. Dorothy Caffrey. Muriel Holden. Michael Kenny. John McCreery. John Martin. William Mulligan. William Rothwell. and Leon Weymouth. -«( 15 •EASTSENIOR. TIIO-H SCHOOL I N MEMORIAM M. KELLY L. KENNEDY M. KOLC G. LAMPROPOULOS R. LEE C. LITTLEFIELD G. LOGAN E. MADDEN E. Me A LOON E. MILLER R. MORSE W. MULVENNA S. JOSEPH PAPINI A. PETERS V. PIATEC T. POOLE P. ST. ARMAND D. SCHOFIELD J. TERRY H THAYER R. WiLLE'I S. WINSTON P. BABEL W. BATTERSBY E. BEVAN R. BLAIR E. CHAMPAGNE J CONLON J. COSTA A. DICKSON E. EM LIANOWICZ H ESTY E. EUART F. EAIRMAN H. FIELDING E. FROST L. GAUTHIER S. GRIFFITHS G. HILL R. JACKSON S. JASTRZFBSKI D. JEFFREY H. JOHNSTON •f-v-.r .• OAe, Qalt SENIORS ISABELLE ABGRAB Bell Future Intentions: Stenogra pher Activities: Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Dramatics 1 DORA E. ALLARD Short i Future Intentions: Secretary’ Activities: Volleyball 1 : Basketball 1 DEBORAH C. ALLISON Debbg Future Intentions: Howard University Activities: Basketball 1. 2. 3; Volleyball 1. 2. 3: Radio Club 2. 3: Library Circle 2; Hi-Light Business Staff 1: Student Club 1. 2. 3 CLAIRE L. ANDERSON Future Intentions: Secretary Activities: Dramatics 1 : Stamp Cashier 1 : A. A. Collector 3: Romance Language Cultural Club 1 GEORGE ANDERSON And i Future Intentions: U. S. Army Activities: Dramatics 1. 2. 3; Hi-Light 1. 2. 3; Radio Club 2. 3: Football 1 : Cross Country 3 : Track 3; Hi Y 3: R. I. Honor Society: Junior Rotarians: C'ass Book Board THELMA C. ANDREWS Future Intentions: Pembroke Activities: Radio Club 3: Dramatics 1. 2. 3: R. I Honor Society ROBERT H. ANNON Bob Future Intentions: Navy EVERETT H. ASPINWALL. JR. Bing Future Intentions: U. S. Naval Air Corps Activities: Dramatics 1. 2. 3 (President 3): R. I. Drama Festival 2: Radio Club 1. 2. 3; Press Club I. 2. 3 (Treasurer 2); Hi Light Staff 1. 2. 3: Hi Y 2. 3: Junior Rotarians MARY R. ASPLAND Red Future Intentions: Nurse Activities: Dramatics 1. 3: Basketball 1 : Bank Cash ier 1 : Radio Club 3: Volleyball 3 : Student Club 3 SATENIG R. AVEDESIAN Sadie Future Intentions: R. I. C. E. Activities: Camera Club 1 : Dramatics 1. 2. 3: Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Hi-Light 1. 2. 3: Press Club 1. 2. 3: Basketball 1: Volleyball 1 : Badminton 1 : Radio Club 2. 3 : Library Club 1 : Stamp Cashier 1. 2. 3 18 K- MADELYN J. BAENZIGER Wee Wee Future Intentions: Edgewood Secretarial School Activities: Glee Club 1. 2. 3 ; Dramatics 1 NORMA BALDANI Norm Future Intentions: Fashion Designer Activities: Romance Lan guage Cultural Club 1 NORMA BALLOU Future Intentions: Business School Activities: Basketball 1. 2: Class Book Board; R. I Honor Society RUTH BANCROFT Ruth Future Intentions: Katharine Gibbs RAYMOND BANNON Ray Future Intentions: U. S. Army Air Corps Activities: Hi-Light 2: Press Club 2 GRACE E. BARR Grade Future Intentions: Julliard School of Music Activities: Treble Clef 3; Glee Club 3 KENNETH P. BARRY KiJ Future Intentions: U. S. Army Activities: Football Manager 1 MARILYN E. BATTY Lynn Future Intentions: Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Activities: Glee Club 1. 2: Dramatics 1. 2. 3: Radio Club 3; Hi-Linht 3; Class Book Board: R. I. Honor Society BARBARA W. BELKNAP Barbie Future Intentions: Secretary Activities: Dramatics 1 : Vol leyball 1, 3: BasketbaM 1. 3: Badminton 1: R. I. Honor Society CHARLES J. BENNETT Chic Future Intentions: U. S. Army Air Corps -■■ 19 MURIEL P. BERNDT M imi Future Intentions: Stenographer RITA M. BEVERLY Bee Future Intentions: Nurse Activities: Student Club 2. 3 LENA M. BIANCHINI Lee Future Intentions: Stenographer Activities: Basketball 1 ; Vol ley ball 3; Dramatics 1 : Stamp Cashier 2: Italian Club 1 JOHN G. BLEZARD Jerry Future Intentions : Doctor Activities: Track Team 2: Class President 2: Student Council 2. 3 (President 3) ; Senior Reception Committee: Junior Prom Committee: Junior Rota-rians NORMAN J. BOISSE Future Intentions: Naval Radioman DORIS M. BOULAIS Dot Future Intentions: Telephone Operator Activities: Glee Club 1. 2: Treblc Clef 1 NAOMI R. BRAY Red Future Intentions: Doctor's Assistant Activities: Basketball 1 : Volleyball 1.3: Swimming 1 : Badminton 1 : Dramatics 1 ; Stamp Cashier 2 THELMA BRIGGS Briyqsy Future Intentions: Stenographer Activities: Dramatics 1. 2: Badminton 2: Basketball 1.2: Volleyball 2 ROBERT B. BRYANT Bob Future Intentions: Naval Radioman Activities: Dramatics 1. 2. 3: Press Club 2. 3: Hi Y 2. 3: Hi-Light 2. 3: Junior Rotarians 3 : Debating Society 2. 3: Stamp Cashier 1 : Student Council 3 MARY A. BUBEN Future Intentions: Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Activities: Glee Club 1 : Hi-Light 1. 2: Volleyball 2: Badminton 2. 3: Student Club 2. 3: Dramatics 1.2. 3 : Class Book Board : Pep Souad 1. 2. 3: R. I. Honor Society 20 }■«•— OLGA BUBEN Future Intentions: Pembroke College Activities: Volleyball 1 ; Basketball 1; Dramatics 1. 2. 3: Press Club 2. 3: Hi-Light 3; Radio Club 3: Cap and Gown Committee: R. I. Honor Society SYLVIA L. BULLOCK Future Intentions: Bryant Co.lege Activities: Dramatics 1 : Pep Squad CASIMIR L. BURAK Casey Future Intentions: Navy DOROTHY CAFFREY Dot Future Intentions: Business School Activities: R. I Honor So ciety HILDA CAPELO Hit Future Intentions: Nurse Activities: Orchestra 1 : Ro mance Language Cultural Club 1. 2 GEORGE I BURKI Gidae Future Intentions: U. S. Navy Activities: Swimming 1. 2. 3 (Captain 3): Cross Country 3: Track 3; Golf 1 JOAN P. BURKE Future Intentions: R. I. School of Design Activities: Dramatics 2. 3: Pep Squad 1 VERA C. CARDOSI Vee Future Intentions: Pembroke College Activities: Dramatics 1 ; Stu dent Club 3; Radio Club 3: Hi-Light 3: R. I. Honor Society NORMA L. CARROLL Future Intentions: R. I. State College Activities: Cheerleader 1. 2. 3: Leaders 1. 2. 3: Swimming 1. 2. 3: Basketball 1. 2. 3; Volleyball 1. 2. 3: Badminton 1. 2. 3: R. I. Honor Society 21 AURORA CARVALHO Dutch Future Intentions: Business School EDWARD E. CASE Casey Future Intentions: Navy ALICE CHESTNUT Al Future Intentions: Business School H. BRUCE CLARK Future Intentions: Dance Band Leader Activities: Student Council 2. 3 (Treasurer 2) : Hi-Light 1. 2, 3 (Page Edi tor 2. 3); Dramatics 3: Band 1. 2. 3; Press Club 3 (President 3): Debat ing 2. 3 (Vice-President 2.3: Radio Club 3: Hi-Y 2. 3 (Treasurer 3) VIRGINIA M. CLARKE Ginny Future Intentions: U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps Activities: Glee Club 1 : Dramatics 1; Student Club 1. 2: Basketball 1. 2. 3: Volleyball 1. 2. 3: Bad minton 2 WILLIAM F. COCKAYNE Bill Future Intentions: U. S. Army Air Corps J. DONALD CONLIN Butch Future Intentions: College Activities: Dramatics 1. 2. 3; Hi Y 2. 3 (President 3); Debating 2. 3: Ili-Light 1 : Class Book Board (As sociate Editor) : R. I. Honor Society: Junior Ro-tarians ROBERT E. CONNOLLY Bob Future Intentions: U. S. Army Air Force Activities: Football 1. 2. 3: Vice-President AA: Co- Captain Football 3 CARMELA MARY CONTI Curly-Baby Future Intentions: Advanced Cosmetology and Hairdressing Activities: Romance Language Cultural Club 1. 2 (Treasurer): Bank Cashier 1 : Stamp Cashier 1, 3 ; Dramatics 1 VIRGINIA COOKE Cookie Future Intentions: Wellesley Activities: Dramatics 1. 2. 3: (Vice-President 1); Glee Club 1. 2. 3 (President 3) : Treble Clef Club 1. 2. 3; Student Council 2. 3 (Vice-President 3) : Hi-Light 1. 2. 3 (Secretary of Board 2) : Press Club 2. 3: Class Book Board (Co-Art Editor) : Stamp Cashier 1. 2. 3: Debating 2. 3 (Treasurer 2. 3); Badminton 2: Junior Prom Committee: Senior Reception Committee: R. I. Honor Society 22)i - JOHN CORNETT Johnny RITA E. CUMMINGS Pete Future Intentions: U. S. Navy Activities: Golf 1: Swim ming 1.2.3 JANET COSIMINI Jay Future Intentions: R. I. College of Pharmacy Activities: Basketball 1. 2. 3; Volleyball 1. 2. 3 : Bad minton 3: Stamp Cashier 3 ROSALYN M COX Roz Future Intentions: Eryant College Activities: Dramatics 1. 2: Radio Club 2: Leaders I. 2. 3: Hi-Light 2. 3; Press Club 2 ELIZABETH T. COYNE Betty Future Intentions: Nurse Activities: Volleyball 2: Pep Squad 3 ROBERT CRAIK Bob Future Intentions: Draftsman Activities: Basketball 1. 2. 3 Future Intentions: Nurse Activities: Radio Club 3; Dramatics 1.3; Glee Club 1.2.3 (Librarian 3) ; Student Club 3; Stamp Cashier 1. 2. 3: R. I. Honor Society DORA A. CUTROPIA Future Intentions: Nurse GEORGE H. DAILEY George Future Intentions: Army Air Corps Activities: Football 1. 2. 3; Track 2 STEPHEN H. DAILEY Steve Future Intentions: Undecided BERNICE K. DAWSON Pat Future Intentions: New Eng land Institute of Anatomy Activities: Basketball 1. 2 - 23 MARJORIE C. DAWSON Margie Future Intentions: Office Work Activities: Basketball 1 ; Volleyball 1. 2; Radio Club 2; Dramatics 1, 3; Pep Squad 1.2.3 IRENE R. DECELLES Future Intentions: Nurse GERTRUDE E. DENGAL Gerty Future Intentions: Office Work Activities: Stamp Cashier I, 3: Press Club 2 THERESA DESMARAIS led Future Intentions: Secretary ALICE H. DOLAN Future Intentions: Undecided Activities: Hi-Light 1 BARBARA L. DONNELLY Babs Future Intentions: Secretarial School CLAIRE DOONAN Future Intentions: Office Work Activities: Dramatics 1. 3; Hi-Light 2. 3: Pep Squad 1. 2. 3 JAMES C. DOTT Jim Future Intentions : Mechanical Engineer Activities: Band 1; Hi Y 3; Hi-Light 1 FRANCES M. DOWLING Frannie Future Intentions: Stenographer Activities: Badminton 1 ; Radio Club 2: Stamp Cashier 3 MARY E. DOWLING Betty Future Intentions: R. I. State College Activities: Glee Club 1. 2. 3: Treble Clef Club 3 : Dramatics 2. 3 ; Debating Society 2: Hi-Light 2. 3: Press Club 2. 3; Pep Squad 2. 3; Radio Club 3; Volleyball 3 24 £►— CONSTANCE DOYLE Connie Future Intentions: Katharine Gibbs Activities: Glee Club. Pep Squad 1 JOHN E. DOYLE Jack Future Intentions: Radio Technician HENRY DROBIAZGIEWICZ Dr obi Future Intentions: U. S. Army Air Corps Activities: Football 1. 2: Track 1.2: A A Collector 2. 3: Class Book Board: R. I. Honor Society: Junior Rotarians EDWARD J. DROZDOWSKI Drow Future Intentions: U. S. Navy ELIZABETH DUGAN Betty Future Intentions: Secretary Activities: Pep Squad 1. 2. 3 ESTELLE DUMAINE Stell Future Intentions: Secretarial Work Activities: Dramatics 1 : Glee Club 1: Pep Squad 1 ANTHONY T. DYL Tony Future Intentions: Undecided Activities: Basketball 1. 2 VIRGINIA L. EATON Ginny Future Intentions: Undecided MILDRED EDDLESTON Millie Future Intentions: Office Work Activities: Dramatics 1 MARY ENGUSTIAN Future Intentions: Secretary Activities: Glee Club 1 : Dramatics 1.2: Stamp Cashier 2. 3 25 THERESA H. ETHIER Terry Future Intentions: Play Writ ing Activities: Basketball 1 ; Vol leyball 1; Hi-Light 1. 2. 3; Press Club 1. 2. 3: Stamp Cashier 1. 2. 3: Dramatics 1. 2. 3; Radio Club 2. 3: R. I. Drama Festival 2; Cap and Gown Committee: Class Book Board; R. I. Honor Society MARIE F. EVANS Future Intentions: Katharine Gibbs Activities: Treble Clef 3; Glee Club 2. 3 FRANCIS J. FALLON Bud Future Intentions: Undecided Activities: Baseball 1, 2 ELEANOR FARLEY El Future Intentions: Undecided Activities: Basketball 1. 2. 3: Volleyball 1.2: Swimming 2: Badminton 1. 2. 3; Leaders 1, 2, 3; Twirier 3 GAVIN FERGUSON Gav Future Intentions: U. S. Army Air Force Activities : A A Collector 1 ALICE FINAN Future Intentions: R.I.C.E. Activities: Class Vice-Prcsi dent 3; Class Secretary 2: Student Council 1.2: Ger man Club 1. 2. 3 (Vice-President 3) : Senior Reception Committee: Junior Prom Committee: Bad- minton 1. 2. 3; Volley ball 1. 2. 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3: Dramatics 1. 2. 3: Press Club 2. 3: Radio Club 2. 3; Hi-Light Staff 2. 3: Student Club 3: R. I. Honor Society JEAN FITZGERALD Red Future Intentions: Business School MARION E. FLETCHER Red Future Intentions: Stenographer MARY G. FLETCHER Future Intentions: Business School Activities: Dramatics 1 ; Leaders 1. 2. 3; Volleyball 2. 3; Basketball 1, 2. 3 ELEANOR M. FOGARTY Skippy Future Intentions: Nursing Activities: Swimming 1 26 )j— GLADYS FOGARTY Frenchy MARIAN L. FRISCH Future Intentions: Business School MARGUERITE A. FORTIN Peggy Future Intentions: Private Secretary Activities: Badminton 1 RITA FOURNIER Future Intentions: Edgcwood Secretarial School JOHN W. FOY Johnnie Future Intentions: Undecided Activities: Basketball 1 CELIA FREDETTE Sis Future Intentions: Telephone Operator Activities: Dramatics 1 : Basketball 1 ; Volleyball 1 Future Intentions: Medical Secretary Activities: Dramatics 1 ; Volleyball 1.2; Basketball I. 2; R. I. Honor Society RUTH V. GAGNER Future Intentions: Nurse Activities: Basketball 1. 2. 3; Volleyball 2. 3 DOROTHY GALLESHAW Dot tie Future Intentions: Secretarial Work Activities: Dramatics 1. Basketball 1; Pep Squad 1. 2. 3; Hi-Light 1. 2. 3 BARBARA GARDNER Babs Future Intentions: Nurse Activities: Dramatics 1 : Glee Club 1 ; Pep Squad ANITA R. GAUTHIER Nita Future Intentions: Book- keeper 27 MADELEINE I. GAUVIN Mac Future Intentions: Telephone Operator Activities: Pep Squad JOHN J. GAWLICK Stem Future Intentions: Marine Corps SHIRLEY E. GEIGER Future Intentions: Nurse Activities: Dramatics 3: Hi-Light 1. 2. 3; Press Club 3; Swimming 2. 3; Volleyball 3; Senior Reception Committee: Student Club 3 LOUISE A. GERMANI Future Intentions: R. I. C. E. Activities: Student Club 3; R. I. Honor Society HAROLD GILHEENEY Gil Future Intentions: Armed Forces Activities: Basketball 1. 2. 3: Tennis I; Track 2. 3: Baseball 3 28 ►- VIRGINIA C. GILES Ginnu Future Intentions: Office Work Activities: Stamp Cashier 1. 3 JEAN GUINTINI Jeannie Future Intentions: Ecgewood College Activities: Dramatics 1 ; Basketball 1: Romance Language Cultural Club 1 JAMES V. GORMAN Tank Future Intentions: Office Work MARGORIE R. GREGORY Marge Future Intentions: R. I. C. E. Activities: Dramatics 1 MARY-LOU HABERSHAW Habbe Future Intentions : R. I S. D. Activities: Glee Club 1 2. 3: Treble Clef 3: Junior Life Saving 1 : Bank Cashier 1 : Basketball 1 : Volleyball 2: Dramatics 2. 3: Hi-Light 1: Class Book Board (Co-Art editor) : Pep Squad: Junior Prom Committee: Senior Reception Committee: Orchestra 1 : Swimming 1 : R. I. Honor Society MARGARET HADDAD Midge Future Intentions: Stenographer Activities: Dramatics 1 2: Glee Club 1. 2 BARBARA M. HADFIELD Bar by Future Intentions: Book- keeper Activities: Dramatics 1, 3; Volleyball 1. 2. 3; Basketball I. 2. 3; Student Club 2. 3; Pep Suuad 1. 2. 3 HELEN HAGUE Future Intentions: Secretarial Business School Activities: Volleyball 1. Basketball 1 FLORENCE HALLAL Flossie Future Intentions: R. I. College of Pharmacy GEORGE HALLAL Dick Future Intentions: Airplane Mechanics JOHN HALLIWELL. JR. Happy Future Intentions: Music Activities: Band 1. 2. 3: Orchestra 1. 2. 3 GRACE HAMILTON Grade Future Intentions: Edgewood College Activities: Press Club 1. 2: Hi-Light 1.2; Badminton 1 JAMES HA MW I Duke Future Intentions: Naval intelligence ETHEL M. HANNAWAY Future Intentions: R. I. College of Pharmacy Activities: Dramatics 1 ; Hi-Light 1. 3 KENNETH HARDMAN Ken Future Intentions: Armv Air Corps Activities: Baseball 1. 2. 3: Basketball 1. 2. 3 —29 RICHARD HARRISON Dick Future Intentions: Crew Chief B I 7 FLORENCE HART Future Intentions: U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps ALFRED H. HAUSER. JR. Al Future Intentions: U. S. Navy Activities: Swimming I. 2. 3: Golf 1 : Track 2. 3 GLADYS HAWES Hawsie Future Intentions: Nurse Activities: Pep Squad 3 GORDON HAWORTH Gordie Future Intentions: R. I. State College Activities: Hi-Light 1 ; Stamp Cashier 2. 3 GEORGE DAVID HEDBERG Pud Future Intentions: G Man NOLMIA HHNRIQUES Norma Future Intentions: Typist THOMAS HERMIZ Humphrey Future Intentions: Etymologist Activities: Swimming 1. 2: Baseball 1. 2: German Club 1. 2: Hi-Light 1: Radio Club 1 KENNETH R. HINDLE Ken Future Intentions: Engineering Activities: Swimming 1. 2. 3; Track 2. 3; Hi-Y 3 JANET HOLDEN Jan f uture Intentions: Secretarial School Activities: Volleyball 1. 2. 3: Basketball 1. 2. 3: Cheerleaders 1. 2. 3; Leaders 1. 2. 3; Dramatics 1 30 MURIEL HOLDEN Short u 1-uture Intentions: Katharine Gibbs Activities: Leaders 1. 2. 3 (Secretary S): Dramatics 1. 2; Hi-Light 3 (Floor Representative 3): Pep Squad 1. 2; R. I. Honor Society EDWARD P. HOOPER. JR. Buster Future Intentions: Army Air Corps WILLIAM HOULE Gremlin Future Intentions: Aviation Cadet JOSEPH JABBOUR Jabber Future Intentions: Army Air Corps HARRY JAMKOCHIAN James Future Intentions: Military Intelligence MICHAEL JAROSKA Mike Future Intentions: Undecided Activities: Hi-Light 1. 2. 3: Bank Cashier 1 ; Cine-masters 1 ROBERT JOHNSON Bob Future Intentions: Navy GEORGE A. JOHNSTON. JR. Tex Future Intentions: Royal Mounted Police Activities: Baseball 3 HENRY R. JORDAN Future Intentions: Undecided KENNETH JUCKETT Ken Future Intentions: U. S. Marine Corps Activities: Football 1. 2. 3; Track 2. ) - 31 DOROTHY ANN KEENAN Dot tic Future Intentions: Business School Activities: Dramatics 1 ; Pep Squad 1.2.3 ALBERT J. KELLEY Red Future Intentions: U. S. Army GERTRUDE E. KELLEY Trudy Future Intentions: R. I. C. E. Activities: Dramatics 1. 2, 3; Press Club 2. 3: Hi-Light 1. 2. 3; Volleyball 2. 3: Basketball 1 ; Radio Club 2. 3; Pep Squad 1. 2. 3: Student Club 2. 3: R. I. Honor Society MICHAEL J. KENNY Mike Future Intentions: Naval Aviation Activities: Hi Y 3: Hi-Light 2. 3: Press Club 2. 3; Radio Club 2. 3: R. I. Honor Society RITA L. KENNY Future Intentions: R. I. C. E. Activities: Basketball 1. 2. 3: Press Club 1. 2. 3: Hi-Light 1. 2. 3: Radio Club 2. 3; Student Club 1. 2. 3: Badminton 1. 2. 3: Pep Squad: Student Council 2 HAROLD KENOIAN Hal Future Intentions: Army Air Corps Activities: Dramatics 1 JACK KENYON Hayseed Future Intentions: Navy Activities: Football 2. 3: Baseball 2. 3: Track 1. 2. 3: Hi-Y 3: Stamp Club 1 GRACE A. KINOIAN Shorty Future Intentions: Typist Activities: Glee Club 2. 3: Dramatics 1 ; Hi-Light 2. 3 MARY KINOIAN Future Intentions: Pembroke Activities: Dramatics 1, 2. 3: Hi-Light 1. 2. 3 (Business Manager 3): Pep Squad 1.2: Press Club 2. 3 (Secretary 3): Debating 1. 2. 3: Radio Club 1. 2. 3: Glee Club 1.3: Class Book Board (Assistant Business Manager) : R. I. Honor Society JOSEPHINE KOLEK Jo Future Intentions: Bryant College Activities: Cheerleader 1. 2. 3: Basketball 1, 2, 3: Volleyball 1. 2: Cap and Gown Committee: Lead ers 1. 2. 3: Dramatics I. 3 32)-— DOROTHY A. KOPPEL Dot Future Intentions: Nursing Activities: German Club 1. 2 3; R. I. Honor Society ALICE KOSOWSKI Future Intentions: Secretarial School ELIZABETH KOSTUSZ Betty Future Intentions: Nursing ROSS LAIRD Snake Eye Future Intentions: R. I. State Activities: Track 3; Baseball 2. 3 THERESA G. LANDRY Teddie Future Intentions: Secretary i CLAIRE H. LANGLOIS Future Intentions: Secretary Activities: Glee Club 1. 2: Treble Clef 1. 2; French Club 1 BEATRICE E. KRUEGER Bea Future Intentions: Secretary Activities: Basketball 2. 3 JOAN M. KUZYNSKI Jennie Future Intentions: Secretarial School Activities: Dramatics 1. 2. 3: Twirlers 3: Hi-Light 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1 CHARLES LAPHAM Lap Future Intentions: Armed Forces Activities: Track 1, 2. 3; Basketball 2. 3 THERESA LAPRISE Terry Future Intentions: Secretarial School —33 DORIS LEDDY Dot Future Intentions: Secretarial Work Activities: Hi-Light 1, 2: Dramatics 1.3; Class Book Board; Pep Squad 1. 2. 3 : R. I. Honor Society MARION C. LEE Future Intentions: Massachusetts General Hospital Activities: Dramatics 3; Glee Club 3; Treble Clef 3; Stamp Cashier 3: Hi-Light 2. 3: Press Club 2. 3; Debating 2; Volleyball 3; Pep Squad 2. 3: Rovers 3 (Secretary) ; R. I. Honor Society DORIS I. LEMIEUX Duchess Future Intentions: Secretary Activities: Glee Club 1 HARRY LEISE Sport Future Intentions: Naval Air Cadet Activities: Band 1. 2. 3; (All State 2. 3) M. BETHEA LINGARD Beth Future Intentions: Connecticut College Activities: Hi-Light 1. 2. 3: Press Club 2. 3 ; Glee Club 1.2. 3 (Vice-President 3) ; Dramatics 1. 2. 3: Radio Club 1. 2. 3: Debating 2. 3 (Secretary 3) : Orchestra 1 : Student Club 3: Student Council 2: Volleyball 1. 2. 3: Basketball 1. 2. 3: Swimming 1 ; Badminton 1, 2. 3; Leaders 1. 2. 3; R. I. Honor Society 34 - PAUL E. LIVINGSTON Doc Future Intentions: U. S. Navy Radioman ELIZABETH A. LOCH Betsy Future Intentions: Private Secretary ROBERT H. LOWEY Bob Future Intentions: Naval Air Corps Activities: Dramatics 1. 2. 3 : Radio Chief 1. 2. 3; Hi-Light 1. 2. 3; Student Council 1. 3: Press Club 3; Class Vice-President 1; Junior Rotarian EARLE LUCRE Zeke Future Intentions: Undecided M. ELIZABETH Macdonald Betty Future Intentions: R. I. State Activities: Basketball 1. 2. 3; Leaders 2. 3; Volleyball 1. 2. 3: Badminton 1. 2. 3; Dramatics 1. 2. 3 (Secretary 1 ) ; Life Saving 3: Class Treasurer 2. 3; Hi-Tri (President 3); Student Club (President 3) : Junior Prom Committee (Chairman'; Senior Reception Commit tee: Student Council 3 (Secretary 3) : Cap and Gown Committee (Chairman) ; Hi-Light 2. 3; Secretary-Treasurer A. A. 3; Pep Squad BEVERLY MacFARLANE Bev Future Intentions: Rhode Island Hospital Activities: Dramatics 1 : Pep Squad 1 PETER MADSEN Pete Future Intentions: Army Air Force MARTIN MAHTESSIAN Marty Future Intentions: Army Air Force Activities: Track 1: Class Book Board 3 ; Junior Ro-tarian; R. I. Honor Society PETER B. MALKASIAN Kub Future Intentions: Armed Forces MARKER MARKARIAN Mark Future Intentions: U. S. Army Air Force CHESTER MARSHALL Chet Future Intentions: Undecided Activities: Football 1, 3 JOHN C. MARTIN. JR. Jack Future Intentions: U. S. Army Activities: Hi-Light 1. 2. 3; Student Council 1 ; Class President 1 : Press Club 1. 2, 3; Junior Rotarian; R. I. Honor Society NEELE MATUSEN Future Intentions: Edgcwood Secretarial School Activities: Basketball 1. 2. 3: Volleyball 1. 2. 3: Cheer Leader 2. 3: Dramatics 1 : Pep Sqyad 1 EILEEN M. MCCABE Mac Future Intentions: Secretary Activities: Basketball 1 : Dramatics 1 : Pep Squad 1. 2. 3 : Hi-Light 3 JOHN J. MCCABE Mac Future Intentions: Naval Air Corps Activities: Dramatics 3: Stu-.dent Council 3: Stamp Cashier 3 35 PATRICIA MCCRAE Pat Future Intentions: Music Teacher Activities: Glee Club 3; Treble Clef 3: Student Club 3: Radio Club 3 JOHN MCCREERY Mac Future Intentions: Metallurgy Activities: R. I. Honor Society ROBERT J. McDADE Spare ribs Future Intentions: U. S. Navy JOHN McGEE Jack Future Intentions: Armed Forces Activities: Class President 3: Student Council 3 ; Senior Reception Committee: Class Book Board EARL P. McGEOUGH Future Intentions: Aeronautical Industry MAVIS McGLAUFLIN Blondie Future Intentions: Undecided Activities: Glee Club 1 : Dramatics 1 : Pep Squad VINCENT P. MCKINNON Moe Future Intentions: Doctor Activities: Baseball 3 DORIS MCKENNA Dot Future Intentions: Undecided THERESA V. MCKENNA Terry Future Intentions: Book- keeper JOHN MCLAUGHLIN Jack Future Intentions: Armed Forces Activities: Basketball 1. 2 36 )8- BARBARA McNALL Barb Future Intentions: Secretary Activities: Dramatics 1 : Basketball 1 ; Volleyball 1 ALICE MELKONIAN At Future Intentions: Secretarial Work Activities: Library Circle 1 LOUISE MELUCCI Butch Future Intentions: Business School Activities: Glee Club 2: Library Circle 1. 2. 3; Romance Language Cultural Club 1; Music Festival; Hi-Light 1 ; AA Collector 1 H. KENNETH MIDGLEY Midge Future Intentions: Rhode Island State College Activities: Swimming 2 ' VICTORIA MIDURA Vicky Future Intentions: Typist Activities: Basketball 1 ; Pep Squad 2 BERNARD MILONE Bernie Future Intentions: U. S. Navy EVELYN Q. MINER Evie Future Intentions: Office Work Activities: Dramatics 1. 3: Basketball 1. 3; Volleyball 1.3: Badminton 1.3; Student Club 3; Hi-Tri 2: Twirier 3; R. I. Honor Society SHIRLEY MORRISSEY Wiggie Future Intentions: Receptionist EDWARD MOTYL Putsie Future Intentions: Bryant College Activities: Hi-Light 1. 2. 3 (Page Editor 2. 3) ; Press Club 1. 2. 3; Band 1. 2. 3; All State Band 1; Dramatics 1. 2. 3 'Treasurer 3 ; Radio Club 1. 2. 3 (Vice-President 3); Class Book Board; Junior Rotarian: R. I. Honor Society HELEN MOTYL Future Intentions: Katharine Gibbs Activities: Student Club 1. 2. 3: Glee Club 1. 2; Debating 2. 3; Dramatics 1 : Romance Language Cultural Club 1, 2; Hi-Light 3 37 WILLIAM J. MULLIGAN Father Mulligan Future Intentions: University of Maine Activities: Baseball 1. 2. 3: Basketball 1; Hi-Light 1. 2. 3 (Sports Editor 2. Editor in-chief 3) ; Stamp Cashier 3; Class Vice-President 2: Student Council 3: East Sports Correspondent 1, 2. 3: Press Club 2. 3: Hi-Y 2. 3 (Vice President 3): Class Book Board (Editor in-chief): Radio Club 2: R. I. Honor Society JOHN W. MULRY Lefty Future Intentions: U. S. Navy RAPHAEL G. NADEEM Ray Future Intentions: R. I. School of Design Activities: Dramatics 3: Stamp Cashier 2: Glee Club 1 : Junior Prom Decorating Committee: Senior Reception Decorating Committe RUTH NELSON Ruthie Future Intentions: Office Work Activities: Library Circle 1. 2. 3 KENNETH NEWBERG Ken Future Intentions: Armed Services BARBARA A. NIEMIEC Future Intentions: Undecided Activities: Hi-Light 2. 3: Press Club 2. 3: Dramatics 1. 2. 3: R. I. Honor Society ELORA NOBREGA Flo Future Intentions: Business Career GEORGE W. NOLAN Future Intentions: Armed Forces LORETTA R. O BRIEN Lorry Future Intentions: Nurse Activities: Dramatics 2 MARILYN O'CONNOR Future Intentions: R. I. C. E. Activities: Dramatics 1 ; Badminton 1 : Basketball 1 : Student Club 2. 3; Debating 2. 3; R. I. Honor Society 38 j8 ELEANOR OKULSKI Future Intentions: Nurse Activities: Volleyball 1 ; Basketball 1 : Bank Cashier 1 JOSEPHINE OLOBRI Jo Future Intentions: Cadet Nurse Activities: Italian Club 1.2; R. I. Honor Society JESSIE B. OLSZEWSKI Jess Future Intentions: Business Activities: Treble Clef 3; Glee Club 3 : Dramatics 3 : Volleyball 1 ; Pep Squad 2, 3; Basketball 1 MARGARET O'NEIL Peggy Future Intentions: Memorial Hospital Activities: Basketball 1 ; Dramatics 1 ; Volleyball 1 ; Badminton EMMETT PAINE Em Future Intentions: Navy Activities: Basketball 1. 2, 3 DOROTHY PALMER Dot Future Intentions: Bryant Activities: Dramatics 1 MARION PAPPAS Future Intentions: Undecided Activities: Pep Squad 1 JENNIE PAQUETTE Future Intentions: Office Work Activities: Badminton 1; Dramatics 1 VIRGINIA PARSIGIAN Ginny Future Intentions: Nurses Cadet Corps Activities: Glee Club 1. 2: Swimming 1 ; Press Club 3; Hi-Light 2. 3; Volleyball 3 ADELINE E. PATTERSON Patty Future Intentions: Nursing Activities: Basketball 3: Dramatics 1.2: Glee Club 2. 3 -4 39 I.OIS PATTERSON T ootie Future Intentions: Secretary Activities: Hi-Light 1 : Dra matics 1. 2. 3: Basketball 2: Glee Club 1. 2. 3 GERTRUDE PHASE Trudy Future Intentions: Secretary Activities: Volleyball 1 ; Bad minton 1 ; Basketball 1 ; Student Council 1 ; Student Club 1 JOHN PELKEY Jack Future Intentions: Army Air Corps Activities: Hi-Y 3: Hi-Light 1. 2. 3; Senior Reception Committee; Student Coun cil 3; Press Club 1. 2. 3 JOSEPH PELKEY Joe Future Intentions: Army Air Corps Activities: Football Manager 1 : Baseball Manager 1 ROBERT A. PERRY Bob Future Intentions: Mechanical Engineering Activities: Band 1. 2. 3: Swimming 2. 3; Track 2. 3; Cross Country 3: Stamp and Bond Cashier 2. 3 VILMA PIERONI Vi Future Intentions: Secretary Activities: Italian Club 1 RITA M. PLATT Jinx Future Intentions: Book- keeper Activities: A A Collector ELSIE POWERS Future Intentions: Cadet Nurse Corps Activities: Leaders 1. 2, 3; Volleyball 1. 2. 3; Basketball 1, 2: Badminton 2. 3; Student Club 1, 2, 3 PAULINE PROVOST Provo Future Intentions: Office Work Activities: Volleyball 2. 3: Badminton 1. 2: Basketball 1. 2 SHIRLEY A. QUIMBY Shirt Future Intentions: Undecided Activities: Swimming 1. 2. 3: Badminton 1. 2. 3: Basketball 1, 2. 3; Volleyball 1, 2. 3: Student Council 3; Student Club 3; Glee Club 1. 2. 3: Dramatics 1. 2. 3: Hi-Light 2. 3: Leaders 1. 2. 3: French Club 2; Pep Squad 1. 2. 3; Life Saving 1. 3; R. I. Honor Society 40 LAWRENCE G. QUINN Larry Future Intentions: U. S. Navy Activities: Swimming I. 2. 3; Track 2. 3; Football 3 EUGENIA RAFALSKA Jeannie Future Intentions: Secretary Activities: Hi-Light 2 FRANK RANDALL Future Intentions: Army Air Corps Activities: Football I : A. A. Collector 1. 2 VIRGINIA E. RENNEX Ginger Future Intentions: Nurse Activities : Cheer Leader 1.2: Leaders 1. 2: Volleyball 1. 2; Basketball 1. 2; Dramatics 1 : Romance Language Cultural Club 1 : Hi-Light 1 ; Radio Club 1 JEANNE RICE Jeanie Future Intentions: College Activities: School Reporter 2. 3; Hi-Light 1. 2. 3 (Page Editor 2. 3) ; Class Book Board; Senior Reception Committee; Student Council 1. 3: Press Club 1. 2. 3 (Secretary 2) ; Dramatics 1, 2. 3 (Secretary 3) ; Debating 2. 3: Radio Club 1. 2. 3; Student Club 1. 2. 3; French Club 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 3; Badminton 1. 3; R. I. Honor Society EILEEN A. RILEY Future Intentions: Nursing Activities: Basketball 1. 2. 3; Swimming 1. 2. 3; Hi Liaht 3 ; Stamp Cashier 3 LOUIS A. RIVET Future Intentions: Undecided LOUISE M. RIZZARDINI Lou Future Intentions: Nurse Activities: Hi-Light I. 2. 3 (Advertising iManager 3) ; Dramatics 1. 2. 3; Glee Club 1. 2. 3 (Treasurer 3 ) ; Treble Clef 3 : Leaders 1. 2. 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Badminton 1. 2. 3: Student Council 1.3: Student Club 3; Debating 2. 3 (President 2. 3) : Press Club 2. 3: Volleyball 1. 2. 3: Radio Club 2. 3: Class Book Board; R. I. Honor Society RITA ROBERGE Frenchie Future Intentions: Nursing Activities: Library Circle 1 (Treasurer) : Glee Club 2; Basketball 1. 2 AGNES ROCK Ag Future Intentions: Air Hostess Activities: Glee Club 1, 2. 3 (Secretary 3) ; Dramatics 1. 2. 3: Radio Club 1. 2. 3 (Asst. Secretary 3) ; Volleyball 1. 2. 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Junior Life Saving 1; Treble Clef 3; Class Secretary 1 : Student Club 3 (Vice-President) : Press Club 2 3 ; R. I. Honor Society ALBERT ROMBONI Al Future Intentions: Draftsman Activities: Soph Minstrel 2 FLORENCE ROSEN Pussy Future Intentions: Stenographer Activities: Dramatics 1 ; German Club 1 ; Hi-Light 2: R. I. Honor Society WILLIAM ROTHWELL Bill Future Intentions: U. S. Armv Air Corps Activities: Hi-Light 3; R. I. Honor Society: Junior Ro tarians SPENCER H. ROUND Spence Future Intentions: Major League Baseball Activities: Baseball 1. 2. 3 JAMES T. RUSSELL. JR. Jimmy Future Intentions: U. S. Navy SAMUEL J. SABBAGH Archie Future Intentions: U. S. Navy Activities: Stamp Cashier BENNY J. SAWICKI Bunny Future Intentions: U. S. Navy ISRAEL SCHWARTZ Izzy Future Intentions: U. S. Navy Activities: Hi-Light 2 ISRAEL A. SCHWARTZ Red Future Intentions: U. S. Navy ROBERT SCOTT Bob Future Intentions: College Activities: Swimming 2. 3 42 js - - MONICA SHORTALL Monte ROSE G. SEPTIC Jerry Future Intentions: Business School CONSTANCE SHABBOTT Connie Future Intentions: Office Work Activities: Dramatics 1 JOSEPH SHANNON Joe Future Intentions: Undecided DORIS SHAW Patsy Future Intentions: Comp- tometry School Activities: French Club 1 ROGER SHERMAN Roge Future Intentions: College Future Intentions: Pembroke Activities: Basketball 3; Dramatics 2. 3; Debating 2; Student Club 3: Bank Cashier 1 ; R. I. Honor Society GEORGETTE H. SHWAERY Georgie Future Intentions: Business School Activities: Dramatics 1 ; Glee Club 1 ALICE SILVA Al Future Intentions: St. Joseph's Hospital Activities: Glee Club 1. 2: Library Circle 1, 2, 3 WINIFRED SIMPSON Winnie Future Intentions: Katharine Gibbs Activities: Press Club 1 : German Club 1 : Bond Cashier 2 ANNE M. SLATTERY Future Intentions: Regis College Activities: Dramatics 3 (Property Custodian 3) : Class Book Board: Cap and Gown Committee: Bond Cashier 3; French Club 2: R. I. Honor Society — 43 AMY J. SMITH Jeannie Future Intentions: Nursing Activities: Glee Club 1 : Dramatics 1: Basketball 1. 2, 3; Volleyball 1. 2. 3: Swimming 1, 2. 3; Badminton 1. 2. 3; Leaders 1. 2. 3 (President 3): Student Council 3: Stu dent Club 3: Spanish Club 1. 2 MARY J. SMITH Smitty Future Intentions: Teacher Activities: Radio Club 1. 2. 3: Leaders 1. 2. 3 (Trcas urcr 3); Dramatics 1. 2. 3; Press Club 1. 2. 3; Junior Prom Committee; German Club 1 : Basketball 1. 2. 3; Badminton 1. 2: Volleyball 1. 2. 3; Pep Squad 1. 2. 3; Hi-Light 1, 2, 3; Debating Society 2. 3: Student Club: Class Secretary 3; Student Council 3 NANCY SOULE Nan Future Intentions: College Activities: Swimming 1. 2: Dramatics 1 ; Leaders 1. 2. 3; German Club 1. 2 HELEN SPANOS Myrt Future Intentions: Edgewood Secretarial School Activities: Dramatics 1, 2; Pep Squad 1. 2. 3: Basketball 1 ; R. I. Honor Society DOROTHY M. STEWART Dotty Future Intentions: Bryant College Activities: Pep Squad 1. 2: Dramatics 1. 2. 3; Romance Language Cultural Club 1.2; Hi-Light 1.3: Badminton 2 JEAN A. STIZPECK Stiz Future Intentions: Secretary Activities: Volleyball 1. 2. 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3 GERALDINE C. SULLIVAN Gerry Future Intentions: Reporter RAYMOND SULLIVAN Sully Future Intentions: Armed Forces Activities: Basketball 1. 2. 3 EDNA N. SURPRENANT Soupy Future Intentions: Office Work GEORGE SYKES Future Intentions: Army Air Forces Activities: Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2. 3 44 }■ ■- JANET E. SYLVIA Jan Future Intentions: Cadet Nurses Corps GENEVIEVE S. SZCZEPANEK Jennie Future Intentions: Undecided MARY L. TABOR Lou Future Intentions: Rhode Island State College Activities: Radio Club 2, 3; Student Club 3 VIRGINIA TADDEI Gin Future Intentions: Comp- tometer School Activities: Volleyball 1. 3; Basketball 1 ; Romance Language Cultural Club DOROTHY TAIT Dotty Future Intentions: Business School Activities: Leaders 1. 2. 3; Volleyball 1. 2. 3; Bas ketball 1.2,3; Badminton 1. 2. 3 ; Dramatics 1 ; German Club 1 : Swimming 1, 2. 3; R. I. Honor Society CHARLES TAYLOR Zac Future Intentions: Marine Corps LILLIAN THOMAS Lill Future Intentions: Cadet Nurse Corps CLAIRE TAYLOR Future Intentions: Business School LORE ITA M. THOMSON Future Intentions: R. I. C. E. Activities: Dramatics 1 : Glee Club 2; Radio Club 3; Student Club 3 SUZANNE THORNLEY Suzie Future Intentions: R. I. State College Activities: Leaders 1. 2. 3: Swimming 1. 3; Basketball 3; Volleyball 3: Orchestra 1: Hi-Light 3: R. I. Honor Society - ”{45 ROBERT E. THURBER Bob Future Intentions: U. S. Army Air Corps Activities: Football 1. 2. 3 (Captain 3) ; Golf 1 ; President of Athletic Association 3 MARGARET F. TOHFR Peggy Future Intentions: Cadet Nurse Corps ALDO L. TONELLI Future Intentions: U. S. Army ALBIS TORKOMIAN Al Future Intentions: Massa- chusetts General Hospital Activities: Basketball 2: Volleyball 2. 3: German Club 2. 3: Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Treble Clef 2. 3; Radio Club 2 THERESA E. TOUGAS Terry Future Intentions: Business School RANDALL S. VALE Peanuts Future Intentions: College Activities: Band 1. 2. 3 Hi-Y 3; Radio Club 1 Cross Country Manager 3 Indoor Track Manager 3 Swim manager 3 NANCY A. TUTOOIAN Nan Future Intentions: Office Work Activities: Bonds and Stamps Cashier 1. 2. 3 VARTAN VARTANIAN V art Future Intentions: R. I. School of Design Activities: Football 2. 3: Baseball Manager 1 ALICE VOYER Al Future Intentions: Business College Activities: French Club 2; Hi-Light 1 WILLIAM J. WALLACE Echells Future Intentions: U. S. Naval Air Corps Activities: German Club 1. 2 (President 2) 46 J� LOIS P. WEEDEN AGNES G. WALSH Aggie Future Intentions: Secretarial School EDWARD D. WARDYGA Ed Future Intentions: U. S. Marines Activities: Cross Country 3; Indoor Track 3; Track 2. 3 BARBARA CLAIRE WARNOCK Bob Future Intentions: Como- tometcr Operator Activities: Volleyball 1 : Basketball 1 WILLIAM C. WATT Farmer Future Intentions: U. S. Marine Corps GLADYS L. WEATON Lou Future Intentions: Book- keeper Activities: Dramatics 1 : Bank Cashier 1 : Stamp Cashier 2. 3 Future Intentions: Office Work Activities: Glee Club 1. 2. 3 LEiON J. WEYMOUTH. JR. Skinny Future Intentions: U. S. Navy Activities: Swimming 1. 2. 3: Hi-Light 1. 2. 3: Press Club 1.2: Student Council 1 : Hi-Y 3: Junior Rotarians: R. I. Honor Society IRENE A. WHALEN Irish Future Intentions: Business School Activities: Cheer Leader 1 JEAN WILBER Beanie Future Intentions: Undecided Activities: Dramatics 1 STACIA M. WILCZEK Stas Future Intentions: Secretarial Work --e{47 THELMA M. WILKINSON Future Intentions: Business School Activities: Dramatics I. 2; Radio Club 2; Press Club 2; Volleyball 1; Basketball 1: Hi-Light 1. 2; Stamp Cashier 1 THOMAS WILLETT Tut Future Intentions: U. S. Navy JAMES F. WILLIAMS Jim. Future Intentions: U. S. Army Air Corps Activities: Dramatic Society 1. 2. 3; Hi-Liqht 1. 2. 3: Hi-Y 1 NATALIE WILLISTON Nat Future Intentions: Office Work ELAINE WOOD Woodie Future Intentions: Nurse Activities: Basketball 1. 2: Volleyball I. 3: Leaders 1. 2. 3: Dramatics 1. 2: Swimming 1 ; Badmin ton 1 NORMAN E. WRIGHT. JR. Porky Future Intentions: R. I. State College Activities: French Club 2: Football 2; Dramatics 2. 3; Press Club 2. 3; Hi-Light 3 (Circulation Manager 3) : Hi-Y 3 LOIS YATES Lo Future Intentions: Secretar- ial Work Activities: Basketball 2. 3: Volleyball 2. 3; Swimming 2: Twirler 3; Romance Language Cultural Club 1 ; Student Club 3 NORMAN E. YOUNG. JR. Norm Future Intentions: U. S. Navy Activities: Football 3 CHESTER F. ZABORSKI Chat Future Intentions: U. S. Navy Activities: Track ALPHONSE ZAYAT Future Intentions: Armed Forces 48 )s— STASIA M. ZEROMSKI Stella Future Intentions: Office Work In memory of the late Dorothy S. Koutas, class of '44 D. A. R. EACH year, the girls of the senior class select one member who they think is the ideal East High citizen. The characteristics on which the choice is based are service. patriotism, leadership, personality, and scholastic ability. East is exceptionally proud of this year's award winner, the best all-round citizen of our school—Virginia Cooke. -■« 49 Class History Act I SOPHOMORES SEPTEMBER—Utterly bewildered, we started our first year as citizens of East High. Did the seniors have to be so snooty when we went up the down stairway? OCTOBER—This was definitely more like it! We began to feel as much at home as the seniors—well, almost. At least we were joining all sort of clubs ’n' things. NOVEMBER—The rally dance in the gym was a new experience to many of us. although it didn't quite take the sting out of our defeats by West and Saint Raphael's. DECEMBER—War! As we were all concerned with being engulfed in the world conflict. a special assembly—one that we shall always remember—was held to hear Congress declare war on our enemies. Terry Ethier's Christmas play, enacted by members of the Sophomore Dramatic Society, was a tremendous hit! JANUARY—Our first mid-years. Most of us stole silently around the corridors with white faces and crossed fingers. Oh, well, it was a relief to have them over with anyway. FEBRUARY—Many of us—the boys resplendent in their evening clothes and the girls ethereal in their trailing gowns—attended the Junior Prom. MARCH—Wasn’t the minstrel a rousing success, though? Most fun was when, at rehearsal. Terry Plante threw her score, scoring (pardon the pun) a direct hit on the head of Arthur Parquette's pianist. April—Easter vacation! Time out to rest (?), and take part in the Easter parade. Although most of us wouldn't have admitted it for the world, it really felt good to be back the next Monday. May—We Sophs looked on in envy not too well disguised by tolerance while the seniors had their class day and graduation exercises. Oh. well, we knew our time was coming—eventually. At least we could (and did) attend the Senior Reception. JUNE—How strange East seemed without the seniors! Our footsteps fairly echoed through the comparatively empty corridors, but at least we could get seats at lunch. Wasn't the swap party at the “Y” fun? Act II JUNIORS SEPTEMBER—Back in harness again. We were amused to watch the sophs make the same mistakes we did one short year ago. OCTOBER—What a triumph when our 'Jackets won a brilliant victory over Mt. St. Charles’ Mounties in spite of heavy odds. (Their team far outweighed ours.) NOVEMBER—After a few tense minutes we were most relieved (and very proud of our football team) to have the score with West tied at 14-14. DECEMBER—Stop pushing! Maybe you'll be chosen for the jury. Somebody has to be in the audience, though! Yes, it was The night of January 1 6 . and a complete sell-out it was. too. JANUARY—Patriotic-minded students added Technical Radio to their schedules. Boys and girls alike took commando training in the gym. We soon accustomed ourselves to seeing the girls hobbling down the corridors with hand on hip in a manner vaguely reminiscent of an octogenarian with lumbago. FEBRUARY—Bill Mulligan in the public speaking class’ speech contest set us back on our heels with a stirring speech entitled Why We Should Buy War Bonds”. He won a twenty-five dollar war bond. We all rejoiced over the extra week's vacation while the teachers toiled over food rationing. MARCH—We certainly had a wonderful evening of fun at the presentation of the three-one-act plays, didn't we? Irish or otherwise, we all, including the Hi-Light, wore green to celebrate St. Patrick’s day. APRIL—Easter vacation! Didn't the April Fool's edition give us a scare, though? We thought we’d missed our long-awaited prom. May—The Press Club’s auction provided entertainment enough for two months. Now. what did we want with all that stuff, anyway? AH! The Junior Prom! East High was peopled that night with fairy-tale princes and princesses! What a wonderful evening! JUNE—The end of another year! We were still beaming proudly about that Treasury Citation for topping our war bond quota. 50 Act III SENIORS SEPTEMBER—Now we could really consider ourselves “upper classmen . It was amusing to think that never again would we start a new year at Ye Olde East High. OCTOBER—School activities began to pick up again. Although many of us were working part-time to help speed victory, the turnouts for club memberships were really gratifying. NOVEMBER—When the cast of Arsenic and Old Lace” went to see Boris Karloff they sat 'way up yonder somewhere. Those of us who weren't working already flocked in droves to downtown stores, etc., to try to earn some Christmas shopping money. DECEMBER— Arsenic and Old Lace , the popular comedy-mystery thriller, was a record-breaking attraction. The audience missed half the fun. though, when, at dress rehearsals. Pete Little couldn't force his way out of a suddenly balky window-seat. JANUARY—Mid-years again! At least they were our last, poor consolation—many of us will learn what mid-years really are when we go to college. Boys and girls alike. all decked out in their best bibs and tuckers, marched down to Van Dale’s to have their pictures taken for the class book. FEBRUARY—Our Senior Reception was held early so that the boys who were soon to leave for the service would be able to attend. By the way. we were proud of all those boys, and our prayers went with them. MARCH—“The Valiant” was chosen from our three one-acts to compete in the the R. I. Drama Festival. We all worked hard to make the festival a success. APRIL—This year, many of us, instead of buying new Easter outfits, put our money into war stamps. Somehow, with our brothers and friends in the service, the Easter parade didn't seem so important. May—We couldn't quite believe that graduation was just around the corner. The air was full of bustling activity and we were kept as busy as the proverbial bees. JUNE—Graduation! Although we were very thrilled, many of us were a little saddened by the thought of not seeing all of our friends, next year. So long. East, and thanks' THE CLASS BOOK BOARD - 451 Last Will and Testament WE. the class of 1944 A.D.. being of sound mind and less sound body, do hereby and forthwith bequeath to all those who are fortunate or unfortunate enough to remain in the institution on the banks of the silvery Blackstone. the following: First: To the Faculty—The juniors and sophs. Second: To the sophs and juniors—The faculty. (Don't know who gets the worst of that.) Third: To Dr. Crosby—A tin whistle and a badge to aid him in patroling the cafeteria. Fourth: To the gym—A sword and chevrons for Max Read, the better to drill his army with. Fifth: To the Glee Club—Something to be gleeful about. (Sorry, '43.) Sixth: To the math classes—An English- Algebra dictionary. Seventh: To the cafeteria—A machine to cut quarter-mile slices of ham. Eighth: To the Public Speaking Class—Ten pounds of balogna to be delivered at assembly. Ninth: To the Track 1'eam—Ten assorted hotfoots. Tenth: To the Swimming Pool—Pleat. Eleventh: To the Treble Clef Club—A bass clef. Twelfth: To the Baseball Team—A beach ball and surf board. Thirteenth: To the Dramatic Society—One pound of slightly used arsenic, and a few yards of old lace. Fourteenth: To the Football Team—Seven mules. Fifteenth: To the French Club — A few members. Sixteenth: To the Chemistry Lab — Two milligrams of that new element FLO discovered by Prof. Robert J. B. Craik, Jr. Also a tank of sulphur dioxide. Seventeenth: To the Basketball Team — A prayer. Eighteenth: To the Hi-Light—One story in by deadline. Nineteenth: To the Radio Club—Sponsors, Wishy-Washy Soap Flakes and Crunchy-Wunchies. Twentieth: To the Cross-Country Team— Motor scooters, maps, and “C” cards. Twenty-first: To the swim team—A dozen dog paddles. Twenty-second: To the Hi-Y—A quorum on other than basketball nights, also a basketball team. Twenty-third—Finally, to the poor wretched soul who shall write a similar document next year—Three dozen headache tablets, a gun. and a rope. Signed, sealed, and delivered on the 1 6th of June. 1944 A.D. I. O. U. A. Buck Notorious Republic George Anderson 52 Tw Ola ,- a uM. I GtfelSAj -AT. B juica CSLxaJ) ---1---------1----------------- P 4- J AXjU !NCU|W 0 ® T4 t3leAdio 4 J J TTT. f 40444 ' -----— J4 J J rr r r i. i- Tj. rife r f T- 4 £ jOccir - )lrno. Mcxter you have heenOarpr deondjoy for years. A ith 1 N. __________ | h4Lr F ]• fi j I J. J .... ——t— -------------nri- ■ .• T f r .r r TT-E-Ft-E- 7 each heart within each mind To-night fa Isi ent tears. We e av e you noiv ooith ochmj __________———i-------- ■ - - ■ - ■ i m JEMS • « • • J. J J- 4 J J_ t=-J PfL S’ r rr r s9 r r-f-E heath To face atrouhleet uoor d. W fh s a u)Qt+spr' ft here. uve 'To J. g r; y-V rrrr I Peep our ay unfur led No longer will our voices ring In every pleasant class. (Though years will come and years will go Our love for East will last.) No more we'll pledge our school room flag. No more we'll greet each friend. Once more in praise of you. dear East. Our voices here, we blend. Tis time we bid adieu to you. Our Alma Mater dear! Tonight we march into a world That’s filled with dread and fear Tonight we leave your work and fun For what—we can’t foretell. Goodbye, goodbye! Dear old East High' Dear old East High. Farewell! • 16 Seniors Named tow an To Classbook Stan DR leading ZrsZ- u W mSJJWlMMERS .stade ooi REDlM fT V.coioM MNTHREEMFFT! vc $c'' 0VERr .V --wrrnnmM 4 j S u wi i’A.|CO WIN THREE MFFtc 5 OVtR-«w � ovebsg„a,rhc strong 1st Hi-Hop Breaks P • A ■� «... A - £ 'f,„ c 1 V i. 5 U'art s SOPH CROONS ---------------- fc 472 Students Work a Total of 9,752 Hours; Seventy-four Working at Vital Defense Jobs - vV c, 'Burke to Lead 1944 Swimming Team ■ 4toft oP ' v a, sa; 7% ‘i psy.j' CO l O? Hi-Yers Elect N v Officers .� « %•� Easterner Commandos 'S V. To Compete For Trophy £ Cross Country am Organized feyv. C Let- 7oA. . cfo rs _ % . .bbab c Imbers - ‘ PRESS C«� AIC-T10V MO.VDSV. 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GRAND MARCH P MORE GRAND MARCH I pAoduciruj. dUaU CLUBS Student Council DURING the past year, the Student Council under the capable supervision of Miss Donovan tried to be of the utmost service to East High. Under the enormous pressure of war time, however, its activities were so seriously affected that many of the ideas and projects of its members had to be dismissed. Although many excellent suggestions had to be laid aside as impossible in these times, the Student Council is still proud of its record. The Christmas Tree, the Memorial to Servicemen, the donation of one hundred and twenty dollars to the Myra Booth Fund are just a few of the more important things we have done this year. Our only hope is that our activities will prove our willingness to serve our school. Everett Aspimvall STUDENT COUNCIL First rout, left to right: Peggy Enough. Louise Rizzardim. Virginia Cooke. Shirley Quimby. Betty MacDonald. Shirley Holliday. Jane McKnight. Second row. Gloria Petrucci. Mary Smith. Bruce Clark. Jack Pel-key. Bob I.owey. Pete Little. Bing Aspinwall Third row. Virginia Jones. Virginia Berndt. Nancy Lees. Russell I.anc. Jim Meiklejohn. Jeanne Rice. Bill Mulli gan. HI LIGHT First row. left to right: M. Jacques. S. Kinoian. M. Salter. V. Parsigian. S. Avedisian. T. Ethier. V. Cardosi. J. Rice. S. Geiger. E. Rielly. P Flynn. J Me Knight. L. Rizzardini, B Wood. Second row. V. Mc-Elroy. E. Sullivan. B. Caffrey. B. Cooke. O. Buben. T. Kelley. M Smith.. N. Lees. P. Eataugh. V. Cooke. M Kinoian. B. Lingard. S. Stewart. V. Hill Third row. A. Theb-ado. B. Neimic. D. Cotter. E. Brown. C Jacoby. V. Jenks. B Dowling. M. Lee. F Dudzik. F. Thomae. R Lane. R. Chatterton. J. McWeeny. D. Leddy. A Iachetti. Fourth row B Clark. B. Mulligan. S. McCau-ghey. J. Kuzynski. F. Collins. M. Batty. B. MacDonald. R Kenny. A. Finan. M. Mealy. R. Cutlinan. S. Engustian. P. Flanagan. C. Doonan. M. Eichen. Fifth row: R. Ble- zard. A. Thornley. M Jaroska. P Curtis. J. Williams. G. Anderson. R. Kinne. J. Mcikle-john. R. Lowey. E. Aspinwall. E. Motyl. N. Wright. J. McCabe. J. Pelkey. Hi-Light ENTHUSIASM, willingness to work, and “a nose for news.”—these are the j qualities which characterize this year s Hi-Light staff. Advised by Miss Dorothy Bryant, the 43- 44 group edited what we believe to be the best volume of Hi-Lights since the inauguration of the sheet in 1941. Outstanding issues were that of April Fool’s Day and the number dedicated to the senior class. To future Hi-Light staffs, success in carrying on the fine traditions of 44. Jeanne Rice RADIO CLUB Firtt row. left to right B. MacDonald, R Cummings. T. Kelley. M Kinoian. P. Flynn. J. McKnight. S. Holliday. S Avcdisian. T. F.thier. G Parry. Second row: V. Cooke. I Thomaon. M Smith. M. Echen. B. Cooke. A. Finan. R Kenny. V. Cardosi. P. Flanagan. Third row: B. Dowling. M. Tabor. S. Gei ger. J. Rice. A Ia-cherri. B L.ingard. L. Rizzardini. A Rock. O Buben. M. Lee. Fourth row R Kinne. ,A. Thebado. D. Conlin. J Pelkey. B. Clark. F Motyl. J. McCabe. R Lowey. J. Meiklejohn. G. Anderson. E. Aspin-wall. Fifth row: N. Wright. P. Little. S. Kinoian. M. Parsigian. V. Berndt. B. Sweetland. Radio Club THE Radio Club has reached the end of another successful school year. Through the past three years. East’s radio studio, with its equipment, has served as a place of learning for all the radio broadcasting students. We feel that the Radio Club has accomplished a great deal this year in the field of radio broadcasting. A main project was the Radio Workshop, featuring programs in which both East and West students participated. A very interesting history broadcast was produced, featuring a discussion between Miss Marion Hood, head of the History Department at East, and Mr. Burns from West. A broadcast by members of the Student Council about the objectives of the Student Council was another feature. To keep the treasury alive, the Club sponsored a roller-skating party which proved a complete success, thereby enabling the Club to roll smoothly through the year without financial worries. One of the most interesting and entertaining assemblies of the year was presented by the Radio Club. Besides showing how a broadcast is directed, the program provided a little humor and a little seriousness. As in previous years, the club went to Boston during Easter vacation. We visited colleges where we saw broadcasting equipment as well as radio classes. We also visited a Boston studio where an interesting broadcast held our attention. The graduating members have spent many enjoyable hours with the Radio Club. We take leave with the feeling that our followers will continue to make the Radio Club a prominent and successful organization. Edutard Motyl 61 PRESS CLUB First row. left to right: B. N if mice. M Par«igian. V. Partigian. S Avedisian. T Eihier. M. Eatough. J. Rice. S Geiger. P. Flynn. B. Wood. L. Rizzardini. S. Stewart. Second row: M. Jacques. B. CafTrcy. S Kinoian. O. Ruben. T. Kelley. M. Smith. N Lees. B. (look . V. Cooke. M. Kinoian. B Lingard. Third row: G. Party. M. Veigas. C. Jacoby. N. Jcnkv M. Dowling. M. Lee. F. Thomae. R Lane. U C.hatterton. J. McWeency. A. Rock. Fourth row: R. Blez-ard. A. Thebado. B. Clark. B. MacDonald. R. Kenny. A. Finan, M Mealy. R. Cullinan. S Engustian. P. Flanagan. A. lachetti. Fifth row. W. Mulligan. G Anderson. R Kinne. J. Meiklejohn. R. Lowey. E. Aspin-wall. J. McCabe. E. Motyl. N. Wright. J. Pelkey. LIBRARY CIRCLE First row. left to right Elinor Brown. Marie Gagner. Alice Silva. Louise Mellucci. Barbara Sweetland. Second row: Edith Nelson. Louise Oldrid Violet Golembiski Yvette Ethier. Ruth Nelson. Press Club THIS year has been an outstanding one for the members of the Press Club. The biggest project undertaken was the Press Club dance in our gymnasium December 17, 1943. Bruce Clark s orchestra supplied the music for this very successful affair. The proceeds enabled us to get our gold and silver pins which were presented at Class Day assembly. To Miss Dorothy Bryant, faculty adviser of the club, the members of this organization give heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the assistance and advice she has given us. Terry H. Ethier Library Circle THROUGH endless patience and untiring effort the Library Circle has passed the third year of its existence successfully living up to its pledge to keep our library in smooth running order. Having proven itself invaluable by making table displays for teachers and pupils, this industrious group also assisted Miss Irene Carlin as assistant librarians and kept the library books in repair. Taking time out for lighter moments, the group held a Christmas party, made several visits to art exhibitions, and attended the theatre. The club hopes that its motto, 'Service,” has been carried out to its fullest extent this year, and gives future Circles its fine traditions to uphold. Trudy Kelley HI-Y Kachig Boghossian. Jim Mciklfjohn. Bill Mulligan. Jack Pclkey. Joe Parker. Bing A pin-wall. Bob Lowry. Norm Wrighi. Ken Kindle. Jack Kenyon. Dick Fleury. Bruce Clark. Don Conlin. George An d.’riton. Raml.il! Vale. STUDENT Cl.UB First roiL'. left to right: S. Geiger. J Rice. G. Kelly. M Smiih. B. MacDonild. R. Beverley. L. Thom son. Sr con J row D. Alii son. M Tabor. I . Ger-mani. A Pinan. R Kenny. R Cummings. V. Cardosi. S. Quimbv Third row: N. Car roll. V Clarke. B Had field. B l.inpard. 1 Ri zardini. A Rock. M Billy. R Gagner. Fourth row: P. Me-Cree. S Thornley. E. Minor. M Shortall. M Aspland. H. Motyl. E. Powers. M. O’Connor. Hi Y A HIGHLY successful year has just been completed by the Hi-Y. under the leadership of Donald Conlin. president, and Mrs. Nathan M. Shippee. adviser. The club schedule was filled out with such interesting events as speakers, dances, trips, and athletic contests. Topping the year off was the open installation of next year's officers, followed by a dance, attended by Central Falls' Hi-Y Club and the East High's Student Club along with our own Hi-Y. Our only hope is that we have kept up the high standards shown by the East Hi-Y Clubs in the past. Donald Conlin Student Club ' I HIS year the Student Club was forced to curtail its program greatly due to war-time difficulties. However, the weekly meetings at the Y. W. C. A. were greatly enjoyed throughout the year. A Hallowe'en dance, and a New Year's Eve formal sponsored by both the Student Club and the Hi-Y featured the year's activities. Patchwork quilts and blankets contributed to the Red Cross were put together at meetings. Badminton, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and other gym activities always proved popular with the girls. To all future Student Clubs —as useful and pleasant a season as that of 1943-1944. Shirley Geiger BOND CASHIERS Fit tt row. left to right: J. Mcknight. N Bauman. M. Evanv ( Conlin. N Sutcliffe. H Cooke. B. Swodlam! M Pariigian. S. Avediiian. V. Giles. T. Hthin M. Fortin. M. Texicra Second row: J. C.ran-shaw. A. Giles. R Per-ry. C. Shacketon. R Chatterton. J Me Ween -ey. G. Pcttrucci. J. Cormier. N Young. N Tootuian. C. Conti. N Gorrigian. Third row B. Mott. W Whitelaw. M Ka% parian. G Patry. F. Rossi. M Patenaude. R Wagner. G. Weaton. S Fngustian. G. Dcngel. P. Flanagan. J. Butler. E. Brown. Fourth row: D. Conlin. A. Zalusky. K. Boghossian. D. Rothwell, M Tabor, M Lee. D Loud. I. Gagner. N. Bond. M. Fletcher. A. Slattery. P. Balscr. Fifth row: A. Theb-ado. N. Wright. J Gomas. F. Tweet. F. Thomae. R Lane. F Dowling. M. Shortall. R Kenny. M. Salter. B. Wood. GERMAN CLUB First row. left to right: Barbara Donath. Betsy Cooke. Alice Fin-an. Felice Bernstein. Betty Wood. Eileen Collins. Elbis Torkomian. Second row: Irwin Merrill. Samuel Shan-shoian. Edward David. John Townsend. Fred Tomae. Fred Dudzik. Bruce Mott. Third row: Dorothy O'Brien Virginia Berndt. Dorothy Koppel. Mary Sullivan. War Bond and Stamp Cashiers rTfHE response of the East High students to the sale of war stamps and bonds throughout the year has been truly commendable. In their efforts to support our fighting forces, they not only achieved last year’s high goal, but went on to establish an all-time high of over sixty thousand dollars. This is certainly a worthy goal for future classes to attain. 1 oo much praise cannot be given to the faithful cashiers who. week in and week out. perform their duties in such an accurate and dependable manner as to merit the respect and gratitude of the entire school. I his school has made manv fine records, but none ranks higher than that of our sale of war stamps and bonds. Doris Leddy Deutscher Verein VWlR. die Mitglieder des deutschcn Vereins. vcrsammeln uns am dritten Freitag in jedem Monat. Wir singen die schonen altcn Lieder und oft spielen wir. In den Versammlungen lesen der Vorsitzende und die Schrift-fuhrerin Berichte und Ankiindigungen auf deutsch. Die Mitglieder werden aufgemuntert. so viel wie moglich auf deutsch zu sprechen. In diesem Verein haben wir uns gut amiisiest. dennoch haben wir allerlei uber berubmte Deutsche, fiber deutsche Sitten und deutsche Musik gelernt. Alice Finan TREBLE CLEF First row. left to right: Carolyn Bauer. Jessie Olzewski. Louise Rizzardini, Virginia Cooke. Agnes Rock. Pat McCree. Doris Boulais. Miss Hoimer. Second row. Albis Torkomian. Barbara Do-nath. Louise Oldrid. Margaret Lichen. Phylis Bo!scr. Violet Mill. Gloria Patry. Third row: Mary Viegas. Frances Trinidad. Marie Evans. Mary Lou Habershaw. Barbara Calland. Betty Dowling. Marlon Lee. Flora Rossi. Nectar Goorigian. BOYS GLEE CLUB First rou left to right: James McGlauf- lin. Paul Tavanicr. Clifford Thresher. Raymond Westman. Roger Gryzb. Second row: Fred Tomae. Cliff Edwards. Al Giles. Treble Clef Club THE I rcblc Clef Club, a group of Glee Club members with exceptionally fine voices, have throughout the year continued their tradition of furthering a taste for better music in the school. The group, directed by Miss Miriam Hosmer. besides entertaining at assemblies. participated in a radio broadcast in April, and concluded a successful season at the state music festival in May. Norma Ballou Boys' Glee Club THE Boys’ Glee Club under the capable supervision of Mr. Richard Garland has had a highly successful year. They entertained the school at assemblies, participated in the Christmas pageant, and sang with the Girls' Glee Club throughout the year. Although this club was one of the smallest in the school, due to the enthusiasm of its members, it was one of the most en joyable. Henry Drobi Glee Club THE 1943-1944 Glee Club, directed by Miss Miriam Hosmer. made its initial appearance of the year at the Christmas assembly in a pageant “A Mystery for Christmas.” In February, the group entertained West High’s Glee Club at a Valentine party. A radio broadcast in April, and participation in the Rhode Island music festival in May concluded an exceptionally enjoyable season. Marion Lee Band EAST High’s band is now in full swing. Beginning at the dedication of the Hammond Pond Stadium with a full complement of seven, to the present time, when the membership numbers nearly thirty-five, the band has rehearsed faithfully in the wee hours of every Friday morning and has always been willing to perform. Among its engagements were two band concerts, one of which was to promote Bond sales: a Bond rally in Providence: appearances on the East Radio Workshop program : a tour of the junior high schools and numerous assemblies “at home.' Because of the diligence and ambition of each member. Easterners can rightfully be proud of their band. Jim Williams GLEE CLUB First rou left right B Holden I Bodell. R Gumming' s Quimby. B l.ingaid V Cooke. L. Ri' jrd ni A. Rock. C. Bauer F Menard. Mi� « Hot me r Second row A l or komian. E McCormick B Donaih. S Envut tian. M. Dalton P Me Crea. L O dr id. S Ave detian. Y Howard. B Swcetland, L. Weeden Third row L Paoli. F. Rotti. R Bowea. M Trombley. D Boula t. V Hill. R Weeden. G Parry. D Bartoloni N Goorigian Fourth row. E Pick avanl. M Baenziger. I Duteao. B Dowling. M Evans, M Haberthaw. M Eichen. N Barrow. M Lee. C. Doyle. E. Stovin. Fifth row J. Olzews ki. M. Kinoian. M Viegas. B Calland. B Cooke. F. Trinidad. L. Kelley. P. Balser. S. Geiger. E. Hanna. M Pearson. BAND First row. left to right: N. Franc isconi. M. Dalton. F. Menard. G. Ciammont. A Bryson. R Perry. R Vale. J. Luthall. R Beech. G Razee. L. Campbell Second row: A Giles. F. Moiyl. R Gryzb. M Pjtcnac.dc. R. Gray director; F. Rossi. H l.iese. H Rau. J. Ilalli-well. Third row. S Pikut. K. Balrmian. H. Turtle-lott. D. Grimm. F. Thomac. Cinemasters THE Cinemasters have completed one more successful year of service to our school. Science, home economics. English, and history departments have profited by the work of this organization. A generous gift of American history films from the Providence Journal enlarged our film library considerably. We know that future Cinemasters will continue to prove the worth of this club. Henry Drobi Junior Rotarians IT has been the custom of the Rotary Club of Pawtucket to invite students from East and West High Schools to their weekly luncheon meetings. Mr. Winters selects two boys from the senior class who attend these meetings for three-week periods. At the end of this time, three students from West High School are chosen by Mr. Dascombe. Thus the two schools alternate throughout the year. Here, future citizens gain experience and education by meeting prominent Pawtucket leaders representative of our business and industrial life. Robert Lowcy CINEMASTERS Firtl row. left to right: N. Bouratsa. J Hagan. N. Durfec. B Musket. B Robinson. R Denault. J Madison. Second row J Bren nan. H Bianchini. H David. L Marcoux. F Tornae. D. Blake. H. Pellegrini. W White-law. Third row J. Cran shaw. B Mott. R Kinne. P Matoian. H Wood N Jollow. P. St. Ar mour. JUNIOR ROTARIANS Frank Randall. Jack Marlin. Martin Mahtes sian. rd Motyl. Henry Drobi. Bing Aspinwa I. Bob Lowcy. George Anderson. Don Conlin. CHEER LEADERS Front: C.lair« Fr« chfltf. Rack Thfresa Hou«-ton. Nellie Mjtuien. Peggy Eatough. Jo Ko-lck -Head Cheerleader. Janet Holden. Norma Carroll. TWIRLERS Evelyn Minor. Joan Ku yntki. Eleanor Farley. Not present when picture was taken Lois Yates. Frances Trinidad. Marie Carr. Head Twirl er. Cheerleadeis EVERYONE agrees that our cheerleaders played an important part in the successful athletic season of '43 and '44. The red-and-white-dad lassies were in there yelling from the rainy football games in Woonsocket to the indoor basketball games at home. We want to thank our ever-patient athletic instructors. Miss Marjorie Furbish, and Mr. Max Read, and wish all the success in the world to the cheerleaders of ’45. Norma Carroll Twirlers EAST'S football victories were made even brighter this year due to the appearance of the Twirlers Corps at almost every game. These six attractively costumed girls, directed by Marie Carr, practiced many hours in order to represent East at the Armistice and Thanksgiving Day classics. May future Twirlers Corps be as successful and as well-supported as that of '44. Joan Kuzynski 68 •- JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEE Alice Finjn. Bing As-pinwall. Mary Smith. Bob Lowey. Betty MacDonald. SENIOR RECEPTION COMMITTEE Betty MacDonald. Jeanne Rice. Shitley Geiger. Alice Finan. Jack Pelkey. Junior Prom ON the evening of May 7. 1943, more than 400 students and their guests attended the Junior Prom of East High's class of '44. Bambi and his woodland friends, against a background of spring flowers, decorated the gymnasium on that evening. Miss Marion Hood. Miss Dorothy Johnson, and members of the art classes invaluably aided the reception and decorating committees in making the affair a success. As the strains of Ed Drew's last waltz died away, everyone agreed that this was the best Junior Prom ever. Mary Smith Senior Reception THE moonlight night of February fourth. 1944, is a most unforgettable evening for the class of '44. Dancing smoothly to Ed Drew's orchestra, the one hundred and fifty couples enjoyed waltzes, fox-trots, and spot-light dances. Spruce trees, blue and white paintings, and glittering stars added to the winter setting. Punch, dainty cupcakes, and. yes. real ice cream were obtained for this eventful evening. Due to the enthusiastic assistance of Miss Mildred Stanton and the art department, the senior reception was considered a great success. The memory will long live in our minds. Betty MacDonald TONY JOE COMMITTEE Hob Hlc .ird. Jim Mfiklcjohn. Betty MacDonald. Joe Pclkey. Jack Martin CAP B GOWN COMMITTEE Betty MacDonald, Jo Kolek. Anne Slattery. Olga Buben. Terry Eth-icr. Tony-Joe's High School Hop DANCING every Friday evening! What could be more thrilling than dancing to the music of Harry James. Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, or even to the voice of Frank Sinatra—records, of course. Dancing, playing games, drinking cokes, and all the other features of Friday evenings at the Y. W. are a result of the efforts of the Tony-Joe committee which has made Tony-Joe's High School Hop popular. Here's wishing continued success to future Friday nights at Tony-Joe's. Betty MacDonald Cap and Gown Committee UNDER the direction of Miss Nellie Donovan, faculty adviser, the Cap and Gown Committee of '44 hopes to maintain the high standards of efficiency set forth by its predecessors. Although there have been no meetings of the committee at the time this book goes to press, it is expected that the procedure will be similar to that of former years. Since the traditional black is desired by the majority of the class, it will be used again this year. The committee hopes its decisions will prove satisfactory and will meet with the approbation of the Senior Class. Anne M. Slattery DRAMATIC SOCIETY Firtt row. Itft to right R Cullinan. M. Bitty. J. Kolrk. T. Elhirr. S. Avcdriian. J Ol rwtki. P. Flynn. IV MacDonald. E. Wood. M Lee. Second row: M. Jac-que� . C. Coutu. R. Chat terton. A Finan. R Cullinan. M Aipland. M Kinoian. F Minor. J Ku vneki. S Quimby. N. Soule. B Caffrey Third row IV I.inward. S. Geiger, R Bunea. T. Andrew . I. Thomp on. A Rock. M Habershaw. A. lachetti. P. Flannagan. C. Nickerson. A. Slattery. B Dowling. B Nicmiec. Fourth row: B Mad field. I.. Rizzardini. J cWeeney. J Rice. M Mealy. M Smith. T. K l ey. M. Shortall. V Cooke. O. Buben. Fourth row: B Low-ey. E. Motyl. D. Con-Iin. R. Nadecm. E. Pel-ligrini. R Johnson. D. Grimm. B. Clark. R Kinne. J. Meiklejohn. G. Anderson. P. Little. E. Aspinwall. J. McCabe. Fifth row: N. Wright. P. Curtis. J. Williams. E. David. Dramatic Society FOR the past three years, the many excellent productions of the Dramatic Society have been the result of constant hard work on the part of every member of the group. Not only good acting, but also effort and cooperation on the part of those “behind the scenes” have given us one successful play after another. Great credit is due the untiring work of the property mistresses, stage crews, business and publicity staffs, and performers. Everyone has helped shoulder the burden. The seniors leaving the Dramatic Society wish to pay tribute to our leader and director. Miss Flora S. Curtis, and to her enthusiasm and seemingly inexhaustible energy. It was her devoted leadership that made possible such highly successful productions as “Arsenic and Old Lace.” and “The Valiant.” To all future East High Dramatic groups —continued success! Mary Kinoian ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Firtt row. left to right: P. Flynn. L. Ri zardini, M. Ratty. J Kolfk. J. Olztwski. S Avcdisian. P. Flanna-gan. M Lee. R Dowling, E. Minor. Second row J McCabe. E. David. R. Caf-frey. A. Finan. R Cummings. M Aspland. M Kinoian. S Quimby. S Geiger. R MacDonald Third row R Aspin wall. E. Motyl. N Wright. P Little. R Cullinan. T Andrews A. Rock. M Haber shaw. A. Slattery. R Kenny. G. Ke'.ley. Fourth row: R Kinne. J. Williams. R Coutu. R. Hadfield. J McWeeny. J. Rice. M Healy. V Cooke. O Ruben. M Smith. D Conlin. R Nideem Fifth row: J. Wil liamson. R Sullivan. J Cornett. R Scott. C Rurkc. D. Grimm. B Clarke. R Lowey. J Mciklejohn. G. Andcr son. P. Curtis. Arsenic and Old Lace ON December 10. 1943. before a record audience, the Dramatic Society presented the Broadway hit. “Arsenic and Old Lace. by Joseph Kesserling. It was a sell-out—the biggest high school hit in years. In traditional old lace, the sweet, kindly, homicidal Brewster sisters were played by Marilyn Batty and Virginia Cooke. Pete Little played the part of Jonathan. AWOL from the Indiana Hospital for the Criminally Insane. George Anderson portrayed the nephew laboring under the delusion that he was Teddy Roosevelt. Mortimer, the strangely-sane drama-critic, was portrayed by Bing Aspinwall. Shirley Geiger was Elaine. Mortimer's sweetheart. The Rev. Dr. Harpole was characterized by Norman Wright. Robert Lowey was Jonathan’s morbid companion, Dr. Herman Einstein, an underworld plastic surgeon. Donald Conlin played the one boarder fortunate enough to escape the good intentions of the two sweet old ladies. James Meiklejohn. Ed David. Russell Kinne, Philip Curtis, and James Williams completed the cast. The play was directed by Miss Flora S. Curtis, to whom highest tribute is due. George Anderson 72 )S— R. I. Drama Festival RHODE ISLAND Day was celebrated at East High School this year for the first time since 1937. On the afternoon and evening of March 31, seven state high schools met here for the most enjoyable festival in many years. Each school presented a one-act play which was criticized and rated by the judges. Miss June Hamblin, director or dramatics at Revere High School. Revere, Mass.; Mrs. Ruth Wood Tennant, of the professional stage: and George Wetherald, of the Providence Players, judged the productions. East's play, The Valiant,” received a rating of excellent. The general arrangements committee for the festival included Virginia Cooke, Agnes Rock, and Ruth Chatterton. These sub-committees assisted; tickets. Anne Slattery. Olga Buben, and Shirley Geiger: publicity. Jeanne Rice, Barbara Niemiec. Monica Shortall, and Mary-Lou Habershaw: supper. Louise Rizzardini. Mary Kinoian, Beth Lingard. and Rosemary Cullinan; program. Sadie Avedisian. Mary Healy. and Barbara Hadficld. The property committee comprised Alice Finan, Mary Buben. Shirley Quimby, Jeanne Rice. Anna Iachetti, Ruth Barnes. Mary Aspland. and Joan McWeeney. Hosts and hostesses for the affair were Bing Aspinwall. Barbara Niemiec. Bob Lowey. Carolyn Coutu. Jim Meiklejohn. Thelma Andrews, Marilyn Batty. George Anderson. Jo Kolek. Pete Little, Jessie Olszewski, Phil Curtis, and Don Conlin. Faculty aides included Misses Josephine Storin. Miriam Hosmer, Nellie V. Donovan. Gladys Read. Mrs. Alice Kirwin. and Robert Gray. North Providence High School presented 'Winter Sunset,” by Robert Brome. The cast included Muriel Ricci. Charles Vacca. Barbara Rodgers, and Anthony Rafanelli. Wilfred S. Armstrong was director, assisted by Corrine Ricci, student director. Pawtucket East’s production was The Valiant.” by Robert Middlemass and Holworthy Hall. In the cast were George Anderson. Pete Little. Marilyn Batty. Bob Lowey. Don Conlin and Jim Williams. Directing was Miss Flora S. Curtis. Alice Finan and Mary Healy were in charge of properties. Mary Buben was prompter. Circumstances Alter Cases,” by Ruth Gorloff, was offered by East Providence High School. Appearing in the play were Betty Daly. Russell C. Hill, Jean Bates. Roe Hendrick, and Claire Messinger. Howard C. Olsen was director. Stage managers were Raymond D. Searle and Charles Hammerlund. Lockwood High School of Apponaug presented John M. Houston's drama. Strange Road”. The cast included Sal lie Harwood, Paula Anderson. Helen Donnelly, and Howard Johnson. Margaret Porter directed the production. The technical staff included Leo Kaufman. Loretta Corbett. Jane Thorndyke, Theresa Shea, and Gretchen Johnson. Under the direction of Mrs. Emilie S. Piche, “Dead Men Can’t Hurt You,” by Jewell Bothwell Hall, was given by Classical High School of Providence. Comprising the cast were Dorothy Hills. Richard Wise. Peggy Doran. Frank Dyer, and John Hall. Prompter was Nancy Hamlin. The following were in charge of properties: Virginia Anastassoff. Eleanor Corkery. Breffny Ann Feely. and Rita Laudati. William Kozlenko’s modern drama. “Jacob Comes Home.” was given by Aldrich High School of Lakewood. Irene Marmaras, Ruth Carew. Alma Proulx. Frand Lombards. Mario Pirraglia. and Herbert Nelson formed the cast. Daniel Turner was director. In charge of properties were Patricia Simmons. Ruth Townley, and Alberta Streatch. Pawtucket West High School offered “The Castle of Mr. Simpson.” by John Kirkpatrick. In the cast were Sally Ann Ruyter. Harold Wolfson, Paul De Avilla. Dorothy Barlow. Joan Crook. Alice Smales. Robert Crossley, and Robert Stoecker. Edith Hutton directed. Barbara Suttell. Joyce Skoglund, Marie Duff. Virginia Gray, and Barbara Dumican were property managers. One of the high lights of our graduating year, the Drama Festival of '44 will long be remembered by everyone in the senior class. Jeanne Rice -■ 73 The Three One-Acts ’THE VALIANT Firtt roiv. left to right: George Anderson. Marilyn Batty. Mary Healy. Alice Finan. Peter Little Second rout: Norman Wright. Jimmy Williams. Dave Grimm. Don Conlin. Bruce Clarke. Robert Johnson ' THU VALIANT1' MR. F. First row. left to right: Ed Motyl. Jo Kolek. Jessie Olzewski. Beth Lingard. Carolyn Coutu. Second row: Bmg As-pinwall. Dave Grimm. Bruce Clark. Bob Johnson. Bob Lowey. MR. F.M 74) - •TANGLED WEB” First rou left to right: Virginia Cooke. Louise Rizzardini. Ruth Chatterton. Jeanne Rice Second row: Jim Meiklrjohn. Dave Grimm. Bruce Clark. Bob Johnson. Philip Curtis. THE TANGLED WEB Three One-Act Plays AMIDST the clashing chords of Beethoven. the suspense previous to an execution. and the rattling of pots and pans, the East High School Dramatic Society presented its annual three one-act plays. The plays in competition were Mr. F”, by Percival Wilde: The Valiant”, by Hol-worthy Hall and Robert Middlemass: and The Tangled Web , by Charles G. Stevens. It was on Friday evening, March 3. 1944. that the would-be Barrymores, taking a last hasty glance at their lines, performed, each with the fervent hope that his play would win the right to participate in the state festival. “Mr. F” depicts the life of Victor Trellis (Bing Aspinwall). a musician and composer, and his wife. Agatha (Carolyn Coutu), who have been living in an expensive apartment although they are penniless. Their landlord. Mr. Saffron (Ed Motyl). is content to listen to Victor's playing while waiting for his money. Into their lives comes Fate, or Mr. F . (Bob Lowey). who by granting them three wishes puts an end to their troubles. The moving drama of “The Valiant” takes place in the death house of the state prison in Connecticut. Here are spent the last hours of the life of the prisoner. James Dyke. (Pete Little), who has been charged with murder. To the prison comes Josephine Paris. (Marilyn Batty), to see Dyke, who she believes might be her long lost brother. Much to her relief, she is told by Dyke, who knew her brother, that the latter died a heroic death on the battlefield at Vimy Ridge. Warden Holt. (George Anderson). Father Daly. (Don Conlin). and attendants played by Jim Williams and Norman Wright complete the cast. Into the dignified and cultured life of the absent-minded Professor Doolittle. (Philip Curtis), comes Kate Reagen. (Jeanne Rice), a fast-talking slangster who is trying to escape the police. Slipping into his apartment to escape the precinct detective. (Jim Meikle-john), Kate persuades the professor that she will give up stealing if only she is given a chance. All is going in her favor until the professor’s sister. Mrs. Wilcox. (Louise Riz-zardini), enters the scene. When all is explained and straightened out, the Tangled Web is untangled to everyone's satisfaction. Selected as the winning play by the judges. Miss Nellie Donovan. Miss Irene Carlin, and Miss Mary McMahon, was The Valiant.” which was our presentation in the Rhode Island Drama Festival. March 31. As the final curtain fell, the enthusiastic applause of the audience indicated that, once more, the three one-act plays had been acclaimed as one of the best features of the school year. ■ { 75 M. Bethea Lingard Senior Play U RY HAVOC”, Allen Kcnward's well-known drama, recognized throughout the county as a feminine version of Journey's End”, was selected by the Dramatic Society as this year's senior play. The story concerns itself with the struggles and hardships of the United States nurses on Bataan. It has an all-girl cast which was necessitated by the school rule that no person may appear in more than two productions in one year, which left three boys in the senior class eligible for parts. Many types of women are portrayed in this stirring drama. Among them are a strong-minded doctor and her assistant, a Southern belle, a swaggering bully, an exburlesque queen, a strapping girl from a lumber camp, and many extras. When the play was first produced on the West coast it was received by an enthusiastic audience. It then went on a highly successful road tour throughout the country playing in Chicago, New York and other large cities. When it was given at East High, it continued its fine traditions and was one of the best received productions of many years. Don Conlin Behind the Scenes AS the curtain opens on a new play, the audience first notices the scenery and lighting effects. Few realize the work that has gone into the “set”. A moment's reflection will reveal that the stage crew has put in many hours setting up the walls, putting in doors and windows, moving furniture around, and even hanging curtains; the electricians have put in a good deal of solo time on the top of a sixteen-foot ladder adjusting spots ; and the prop” girls have torn the school apart searching for lamps, books, dishes, and all sorts of nicknacks that contribute to a complete set. Although the actors deserve most of the credit for putting on a good show, we like to feel that a good part of the success or failure of a play is due to the efforts of the actors behind the scenes. H. Bruce Clark Dramatic Society Award CONGRATULATIONS to the Dramatic Society Award winners for 1944! They have been chosen by their classmates as the two most outstanding members of this year's graduating class. Leadership, personality, scholastic ability, and school spirit are the characteristics upon which this choice was made. Each member of the senior class selects one boy and one girl who typify these characteristics. The final winners are then chosen by the faculty from the highest candidates in the student vote. The award itself, in addition to the honor, is fifty dollars to each winner. It is understood that the award winners will use this money to continue their education. If they do not continue their schooling, the money is left in the Dramatic Society treasury. We feel that this year's winners are exceptionally deserving of the honor. The REDJACKET Revue is proud to announce for the first time the 1 944 Dramatic Society Award winners: VIRGINIA R. COOKE WILLIAM J. MULLIGAN Jeanne Rice -« 77 WAC Poster Contest Mayor Thomas P. McCoy presenting awards to winners in city-wide WAC poster contest. Virginia Cooke, first: Mary-Lou Habershaw. second, and Norma Baldani. third. 78} CAKE COVES GIBLS OH, FOR SOME GUN POWDER HONES? JOHN 'EN-SHUN INTERESTING, HUH? AFTER THE BRAWL IS OVER GUESS WHO OWNS THIS BISMAKK INC. WELL ISA SO FUNNY 344 VARGA, COME OB? US u. MAY T ONE REASON WHY WE'RENOTjBBI ■ GETTING OUR MAIL ■■ElGRIvY CHRISTMAS nBjSll V REST MAN THEY CAN READ? . V w J PRETTY? THE SCENERY, OF COURSE) SHOES ANOTHER REASON HEY, GO IT, OBT A LOAD OF THIS FOOTBALL Fir it row. left to right: E. Carro'l. J Williamson. R Thur brr. L. Quinm V. Vartanian. R. Connrlly. K Juckctt. Second row: N. Young. K. Boghossian. F. Harrison. G. Dailey. L. Rankowitz. R. Riz-zardini. R Fleury. Third row: T. O'Gorman. J. Kenyon. A Handler. L. Robertson. C. Fletcher. A Cloutier. G. Milligan. W. Adams Fourth row: Walter Pard Pearce, coach. E. Pereno. R Hornby. P. Curtis. P. Norton. C. Marshall. R Smith. B Mott. C. Littlefield. Football THE juggernaut eleven of Pawtucket East climaxed its most successful grid campaign in well over fifteen years this season as it soared to the league championship. Under the never-to-be-forgotten driving spirit of Coach Walter I. Pard Pearce, the Easterners carried the pigskin through an undefeated eight-game campaign, giving them legal right to hold the championship. The Redjackets made their initial appearance of the year at Hammond Pond Stadium where they deadlocked a weird tussle with Classical. 6-6. In this game East's young talent was given its first taste of battle and, although shakey at times, the eight newcomers to the first team showed signs of real football intelligence which could be improved upon. Portsmouth. New Hampshire, was the scene of the 'Jackets second engagement: here the Easterners romped over the local high school. 12-6. East's third and fourth games were played on the gridiron at St. Anne's Park in Woonsocket where first the Easterners pulled a close 13-7 decision out of the bag over Woonsocket High in the first league tussle for both teams. The following week Mt. St. Charles provided East's second league opponent and again the Exchange Streeters came out on the long end as they thwarted the Mounties’ forces. 20-0. East annexed its fourth straight over North Providence High in a sweeping 25-6 verdict at the stadium. This victory was followed by Burrillville's relinquishing a 14-2 decision to East. The Rangers of West were favored to take the Easterners in their annual Armistice Day game at the stadium: when the final whistle blew, the score was East 19. West 0. The following week St. Raphael knocked off West, promoting a two-way tie between East and the Saints”. The annual Thanksgiving Day battle between the two rival schools meant more this year than just another attraction: it was to decide the league championship. The year previous St. Raphael had held the state championship. With a crowd of well over 6000 looking on. the Easterners smashed out a 9-0 win. To commemorate the successful conclusion of a brilliant season the members of the team were honored by a banquet at which they were presented jackets as a reward for their victories. William Mulligan BASKETBAM. Firtt row. left to right. II Gilhrcnry. C. I aph.� ir. G. Ciummo, V. Martlcy. Second row: C. Za karian. R Craik. E. Paine, J. Williamson, Third row: K. Hard man. G. Sykes. R Clary, R Sullivan. Basketball DURING the '43-'44 season, the Pawtucket East Basketball Team failed to compile an enviable won-lost record and to capture the city, league, or state championship: it did display, though, in every game the same fighting spirit which was evident in other, more successful East hoop teams. Because of this will-to-win. it was not until the last two weeks of the basketball season that the East squad was removed from a playoff position. Before beginning its schedule against Class A teams, the East aggregation won three games from Attleboro, one of the best teams in the Bay State. The Red-and-White then lost the next three games to Saint Raphael's Academy, to East Providence, and to the East Alumni. Then, after trimming the Woonsocket High team. 40-22, the Easterners prepared to enter league competition. For their first league encounter the Jackets were visitors at the Hope court where they succeeded in winning their initial game by a 30-28 verdict. During the remainder of the season, the East courtmen won four more games and lost nine. Nevertheless, every team that came to face East High knew that they would have to fight hard for a victory because the Easterners' sharp-eyed hoopsters constituted a threat to all opposition. Undoubtedly our league standing would have been much better if we had not lost Hank Zabka to the Navy, and Ken Hardman to the Army Air Corps. We know that they're now playing in a bigger game, and for a nobler cause. This hard-fighting, spirited team, inspired by Coach Arthur Nooney, deserves the congratulations of our graduating class. Martin Mahtessian BOYS’ SWIMMING TEAM First row. Itft to right: K Midge y. O Hamer. G. Burke. J Cornell. I. Quinn. B Perry. B Spratt. F Redkovitch. A. Hauser. C. Leach. B. Scott. K Hindle. R Whalley. A Baird. Second row R Vale. D. Christie, J Butler. W Hebert. E. Kishly. J. Ashworth. J. Romics-iewicz. R. Milligan. N Durfec L. Farley. C. Thresher. J. Blake. Last row: A. Zalus-ky. R Rose, E. McAdams. G. Schultz. E Pellegrini. C. Cloutier. P. Curtis. T. Blake. E Zakowski. E. Dragon. R. Lane. Swimming Team THE Redjackets have always been noted for the fine swim teams they produce and this year is no exception. They won all their dual meets and placed third in the Brown Interscholastic, being beaten by two prep schools. By beating all other high school teams from Rhode Island. West won its thirteenth state championship in sixteen years. Coach Max Read's natators also beat West twice this year, making six straight victories over our city rivals. In the Interscholastic swim meet, held at the end of the season, the seniors, with 34 points, came through with a smashing victory, followed by the sophomores. with 26. and juniors, with 25. Henry Drobiazgiewicz Baseball ALTHOUGH the Easterners have already lost three varsity men to the armed forces, their chance of maintaining a successful stride throughout the year is good. This year's club will probably be the youngest on record as only one senior will be sure of a regular berth. Spencer Round, a senior, is the only pitcher East has retained: Hank Zabka was called into the Naval service in December. In the field, utility infielder Ken Hardman left in February while center-fielder Bill Mulligan was called just prior to the season's start. Coach Alex Nahigian. former Holy Cross luminary, steps into his first official coaching job since his coming here two months ago. Although the season has not started at the time of this writing, it is expected that Alex will handle his charges well. Edward Motyl 84)$ - CROSS COUNTRY First row. left to right: Randall Vale. Eddie Wardyga. Bob Perry. George Burke. Second row: Bob Coutu. Gid Anderson. Eddie Pellegrini. Everett Williamson. Carl Foehr. Mr Max Read. Harold Frisch. Frank Flaxing-ton INDOOR TRACK First row. left to right: R. Vale. C. Lap ham. F. Harrison. D Floury. K Juckett. E Wardyga. B Perry, C. Foehr. L. Quinn Second row: T O'Gorman. B. Coutu. A Kelly. G. Anderson. H Frisch. E. Pellegrini. J Williamson. G. Burke. A. Handler. Third row: H. Gil-heeny. J. Dickson. K Hindle. J. Kenyon. J Williamson. J. Kenyon. L. Driscoll. F Ftaxing ton. Cross Country FOR the first time in many years a Cross Country Track Team was organized at East. The team directed by Mr. Max Read gave a fine performance in every meet, winning three out of five dual meets: running fifth in the Tristate Meet: and tying tor third place in the State Meet. Outstanding runners were Bob Coutu. Bob Perry. “Gid” Anderson, and “Gid Burke. Bob Coutu. consistent winner in dual meets, was unanimously elected captain of the 45 runners. From the 44 team—every success to next year’s tracksters. Don Conlin Indoor Track T)AWTUCK.ET EAST’S indoor track team competed against some of the ■ strongest track teams in the state and succeeded in preserving its good standing. In the State Relay Carnival the East tracksters after a hard fight succeeded in winning a fourth place position. A second place was won at the Invitation Meet, and. at the State Meet at the Cranston Street Armory which featured some of the greatest state performers, the Easterners tied fourth. To next year’s team we wish an even better and more glorious team to uphold East’s tradition of developing good teams. Jack Kenyon Martin Mahtessian GIRLS' LEADER CORPS First row. left to right Elaine Wood. Belly MacDonald. Mary Smith. Suzanne Thorn ley. Nancy Soule. Dot Tail. Jean Smith. Shir ley Qu;mby. Louise Riz-zardini. Bethea Lingard. Rosalyn Cox. Second row: Mary Fletcher. Janet Holden. Elsie Powers. Eleanor Farley. Girls' Leader Corps WHEN the Girls' Leader Corps was started in 1931 by Miss Martha Jones, it marked the beginning of an organization whose members are looked upon by students and teachers alike as outstanding in scholastic and leadership ability. Because of the high standards and ideals valued by this select club, it is a great honor to be chosen a member, and the girls strive to better themselves to keep the high reputation of the corps. The Leaders meet weekly in the gymnasium with one week a month set aside for a business meeting, and the other three weeks for instructions and practice in the technique of handling a gym class, using apparatus, refereeing various games, and planning game programs for younger girls. During school-hours, many odd jobs in the gymnasium and swimming departments are performed by the girls. The business end of the corps is taken over by the officers, Jean Smith. President: Ruth Chatterton. Vice-President: Muriel Holden. Secretary; Eleanor Niebuhr, Treasurer: and Shirley Quimby, Historian. The Leaders have their lighter moments, too, and a social committee with Betty MacDonald, Chairman, and Mary Smith. Nancy Soule, and Lillian Lee, her assistants, have planned many good times such as a Hallowe'en Masquerade party, an informal dance, and an installation ceremony for the new sophomore members. The East and West Leader Corps jointly held a formal dance at the Oak Hill Tennis Club, and later attended the “Ice Follies” together. In planning and carrying out our many activities, Miss Marjorie Furbish has been our kind and helpful adviser. As we take leave of our good old Alma Mater. East High, we think of the strong and beneficial influence that the Leader Corps has over us. We sincerely hope that all future Leaders, proud of membership as we are, will keep up the high standards of the Girls’ Leader Corps. Shirley Quimby 86 )►•- BASKETBALL Fit it row. left to tight S. Quimby. E. Miner. E. Earley. J. Sti peck. S. Thornlcy. N. Carroll. Set on J row: C. Cou-lu. R Chalterlon. M. Lrmay. I'. Eatough. E. Brown. M. Prirson. M. Doyle. L. Lee. T. Bo-dell. M. Sweedand. Fhird row: E. Bo- netti M. Murtagh. E. Neibhur. E. Erskine. C. Conlin. F. Dusseault. D. Bartelloni. D. Jonrt. Fourth row: S Mc-Caughey. A. Meadows. T. Day. M Loch. G. Gammons. B. Jones. ' Fifth row: J. Cormier. C. Dailey. 1 Bal-ser. B. Cooke. M. Salter. T Cherry. Y. Cote GIRLS SWIMMING TEAM First row, left to right: Peggy Eatough. Clare Conlin. Norma Carroll. Dot Fait. Shirley Geiger. Nancy Soule. Shirley Quimby. Shirley Holliday. Second row: C'.laire Dailey Monprel Parsig-ian. Carolyn Coutu. Betty Jones. Ruth Chat-terton. Betsy Cooke, Phyllis Balser. Jean Royal. Mary Jones. Dor- Girls' Basketball BASKETBALL, always a favorite sport with the girls, proved to be popular again this year. Because of the small number of girls participating, inter- class games were played throughout the tournament. The senior and school “champs are the undefeated Rambling Co-eds captained by Eleanor Farley. Following in second place are Jean Smith s “Rambling Wrecks” who, this year, suffered their one and only setback in three years’ competition. Louise Rizzardini Girls' Swimming THIS year proved to be a very successful one for the Girls’ Swimming Team. Under the leadership of Captain Shirley Quimby, the seniors were victorious in both interclass swimming meets. Several swimmers were especially outstanding in these meets. Norma Carroll displayed great versatility by placing in the freestyle, backstroke and diving events. Nancy Soule and Shirley Geiger, specialists in the breastroke, also rated high in the success of the team. Shirley Quimby. Lois Yates, Naomi Bray, and Dot Tait were responsible for the fine showing of the relay team. All in all. this team has every reason to feel proud of the record it has made. Rita Kenny THE FROWN9 HAVE IT DRINKERSTEIN NEW RECORD SPLASH 'TO ROUGH STUFF SENIOR??? PUN AIN 1 IffllH WORKIHG _ i -« 1 SILLY - I3N T IT? LINK FORMS TO THE RIGHT THE Girls First Second Most Beautiful ..........S. Thornley M. Fletcher Most Attractive N. Carroll W. Simpson Done Most for School V. Cooke J. Rice Wittiest D. Galleshaw J. Rice Best Dancer..............T. Landry B. MacDonald Most Respected V. Cooke A. Finan Most Reserved............A. Finan B. Lingard Most Likely to Succeed . V. Cooke T. Hthier Cleverest ...............J. Rice V. Cooke Most Nonchalant..........M. O’Neil R. Cox Best Actress.............V. Cooke M. Batty Best Dressed ............A. Voyer N. Carroll Best Personality B. MacDonald N. Carroll Best Athlete ............J. Smith B. MacDonald Most Popular ............B. MacDonald N. Carroll Best Dispositioned B. MacDonald A. Rock Most Capable.............V. Cooke T. Ethier Best Scholar.............A. Slattery V. Cooke Best Pal.................B. MacDonald A. Rock Most Ambitious ..........V. Cooke J. Rice Most Talkative D. Galleshaw R. Beverley Most Versatile . . L. Rizzardini V. Cooke STARS Boys First Second Most Handsome E. Aspinwall L. Quinn • Most Manly R Connolly J. Ble ard Done Most for School W. Mulligan L. Weymouth Wittiest . . J. Jabbour R. Lowey Best Dancer ....A. Hauser J. Ble ard Most Respected ......... J- Ble ard W. Mulligan Most Reserved M. Kenney J. Ble ard Most Likely to Succeed W. Mulligan L. Weymouth Cleverest W. Mulligan R. Lowey Most Nonchalant W. Mulligan R. Scott Best Actor R Lowey E. Aspinwall Best Dressed ...........J Ble ard J. Foy Best Personality G. Burke R. Lowey Best Athlete............L. Quinn R. Thurber Most Popular E. Aspinwall W. Mulligan Best Dispositioned G. Burke R. Lowey Most Capable W. Mulligan L. Weymouth Best Scholar L. Weymouth W. Mulligan Best Pal . G. Burke R. Lowey Most Ambitious W. Mulligan L. Weymouth Most Talkative .........W. Wallace J. Jabbour Most Versatile .........W. Mulligan L. 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