Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1924 volume:

“ P LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL sere COMMISSION U5} 25 WEST STREET LEOMINSTER MA 01453 Principal IRVING WRIGHT SMITH fac CrASS. OF 1924 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL President, FRANCIS SWEENEY Vice President, RAYMOND CRAGIN Secretary-Treasurer, ELIZABETH KENNEY BOARD OF EDITORS General Committee Raymond Cragin, Chairman Gertrude Lambert, Eleanor Meyer, Alden Hull, Carlton Larrabee, Francis Sweeney. Business Committee Donald Geary, Chairman Leonard Bees, Harold Lyon, James Sullivan. 3iographical Committee Gertrude Lambert, Carlton Larrabee, Francis Sweeney, Dorothy Scully, Clara Healey, Earl Rainville, Eleanor Meyer, Alden I{ull, Walter Hildick, Doris Sargent, Richard Lowney, Marion Luce. = = Twa - : ; a 7 ‘ _ 7 2 7 E ie — 4 } s = = f a =o =. ” al TO WRIGHT SMITH, A. B, M. A. the Class of 1924, sincerely and respectfully dedi- Book, as a mark of esteem and appreciation for his’ honest services to the school as a whole, and to unit of that whole. — + . . ' i — ’ ‘ ; 4 a. t Dg ‘) g ’ ul at we ‘uh 7 . i. Ul : j (LON LIEN is: fe OP: PICULCALI ON beeen oe eat eee 2 ae ae Foreword So ah kas $e a Graduation Program Be ee ee er Class: Hitetor yaeesee ee eee 2 joke eh peuGlass sProplecy.. (2. lao 22s te ee Clase Will, � 220i oas Jee Biography of Graduates ee a Athletics Department Advertising Departm lee : PAs ‘ == s -- . fs 4 . = i”? sg - - or) é. z 4 fom, ee ms ae oh 7 - =a — NEVES SARE INS E Principal Irving Wright Smith ____-.___.____ : Ball Team 4 Pan 0 Sa A ee ETE Re ee ot Ball Team 2. sgee0 oe oe FOREWORD It has been many years since the graduating class of Leominster High School has published a Class Book. The Class of 1924 decided to publish such a book, and with the cooperation of The Carleton Engraving Company of Worcester, Kirk’s Studio, Boutwell, Owens 66 'Co., printers, and the merchants and business men of Leomin- ster, we have been able to put out this volume, We wish to thank all those who have.in any way helped us in the publication of the book, and we hope that this year’s work will serve as a good preced- Sueeeoeraesclacses. Ihat is, we hope that hereafter all senior classes will publish a Class Book and that it will become a time-hon- cred institution of L. H.S. If this is done, the already high stand- ard of our Alma Mater will be raised, and so much more will have been done to make L. H.S. a high school of which to be justly proud, a high school to which we all can refer with honor and patriotism, and a high school that will serve as a standard for all institutions of this type. 10 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF GRADUATION EXERCISES Municipal Building, June 25, 1924 Processional “Alma Mater” Invocation The Rev. George EX brown The National Anthem Class and Audience Class History Elizabeth Kenney CigssaProphecy; Helen Stewart Foster Class Will Leonard Ernest Bees Class: Song Class Presentation of Class Git Francis Collins Sweeney Acceptance for the School Principal Irving Wrightsomia Hssayvn. lhevjanior Hich school” Carlton Hardy Larrabee Cantata, “The Man Without a.Country,” (Hosmer) Clase. Mssay, oalnerbect for Our Children. Norma Bertha Parker Essay, “ The Pioblems of Vocational Guidance,” Donald James Geary Essay, Education by the Dalton) Plan James William Sullivan Song, Land of Hope andiGlory, | (Higa) Class Award of Prizes Principal Smith 1. The Mayo Prizes in Latin to— First, Helen Willard; Second, Doris sareeae The Nixon Prizes in Science to— First, Henry LaCioix; Second James Sulinvam 3. Class of 1920 Prize in English to Carlton H� Larrabee: 4. Class of 1922 Prize in Athletics and Scholarship to— William Day. Washington and Franklin Medal in U. S. History to— Henry act oi: 6. Rensselaer Medal in Mathematics and Science to— James Sullivan. bo oO Presentation of Diplomas Mayor Henry F. Sawtelle Benediction The Rev. William F. Meyer Ikecessional Ole OU NG eee WORDS BY EARL D. RAINVILLE MUSIC BY ELHANOR MEYER Farewell to Leominster High We are going now, it seems, And its faculty so true; Into the world at last; We leave, yet with a sigh, And ahead our banner gleams For our hearts remain with you. With our motto strong and fast. CHORUS Let our class in triumph rise To lead each brave attack; success in each new enterprise Kor the orange and the black. CLASS OF 1924 Lt PuSlORY OF THE: CLASS OR 1924 BY EEIZABETH KENNEY In the year 1920, a group of very irresponsible people entered the Leominster High School. But how unlike other groups we were, especially from the fact that we were not so green as most classes! For, hadn’t we been warned by our friends in upper classes not to pay any attention to people who should try to direct us to the eleva- tor at school because it wasn’t working anyway? Then, too, we were fully prepared to doubt anything the Sophomores told us. After passing several very eventful weeks, during which we had been, by degrees, adjusting ourselves to the routine of the school, we learned that Mr. Ringer was to leave us, and hereafter we hard- worked Freshmen must run to our new principal, Mr. Smith, with our complaints and tales of woe. Later our election of class officers was held, with the following results: President, Alden Hull; Vice-President, James Sullivan; Sec- fetary, Gertrude Lambert; Treasurer, Elizabeth Kenney, and Mar- shal, Francis Sweeney. These officers proceeded to select the ring and pin. Jie wiext year we returned with all the ideas of disillusioning the Freshmen given us our previous year and a few brand new ones of our own. After a while, however, we began to think of more im- portant things, and on election day Alden Hull and James Sullivan were again elected President and Vice-President, respectively, and Gertrude Lambert-Secretary-Treasurer. Members of our class began to become quite prominent in athletics. At last we were upper-classmen, and our officers were Alden Pier resident; Robert Comiskey, Vice-President; and Gertrude Lambert, Secretary-Treasurer. In November we gave the annual Thanksgiving Dance, which was a great success. As the year passed on, we showed just how important we were by taking part in all of the school activities. In June, at the reception of the Senior Class, fourteen Juniors were chosen for their excellent standing to act as ushers. But now the final year was at hand, and we were Seniors and must, Of course, set a good example for the under-classmen. We fear that they have not benefited duly by our example (or perhaps they have too much). The officers this year were Francis Sweeney, President; Ray Cragin, Vice-President; and Elizabeth Kenney, Sec- retary-Ireasurer. At this time physical education for girls was re- instated. The Senior Dance, which came in January, was not a suc- cess financially, but it certainly was socially. April marked the important installation of Student Participation in School Govern- 12) LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL ment, with R bert Comiskey as Mayor and many other classmates holding important offices. In May came the Senior Play, “The Charm School,’ which was ranked with the other successful activities of cur Class. And now the history of the Class of 1924 is almost ended, and while we do not know what our histoiy will be in the future, we do know that with the knowledge gained in Leominster High School we have a very good chance of making our own histories as happy and interesting as that of the Class of 1924. CLASS OF 1924 13 GIA S iain) ll Gaye By HELEN FOSTER I stood before a fruit store in the good old city of Boston. It was a fine spring morning in the year 1935. My eye was attracted to a very large and luscious-looking watermelon in a lovely green coat. I paid a dollar for this delicacy and went home well pleased, but lit- tle did I realize how much I was getting for my money. Later I Siarpemed a knife and cut my melon in two, also extracting the seeds. Returning a few minutes later, I found the halves of my Iruit cull Of juice. No matter what any one says or thinks, I shall always believe that a fairy touched my watermelon and cast a spell Overt orlthere before my startled gaze I can see mirrored the members of the class of ’24 as they are on this pleasant spring day mites, “One by one I see my classmates, and a peculiar power comes over me whereby I can tell what they have been doing. The first I see in the juice of my watermelon is Norma Parker, whom I should know anywhere on account of her rather large nose. Norma is just the same now as'she ever was, although she stands in a department store window all day as a dress model. It must be a terribie strain to have to keep quiet all day. There’s Leonard Bees; to be sure he looks somewhat different, but he is a movie actor. What do you know about that? Personally, I thought. he had too long a neck, though; didn’t you? Speaking of long necks reminds me. Whatever became of Marjorie Elliot? Why, there she is now, and of course Anna Johnson is with her. Marjorie married a minis- ter, and Anna married the minister’s brother. I don’t know which to pity the more, the minister or Marjorie, Alice Parker, Helen Wright, and Dorothy Scully are staying at Palm Beach, where one Of the best sights is to see Alice Parker make a fancy swan dive. Mildred Lawrence is no w Mrs. Ray Quinn, but we all expected that, anyway. “AA new scene unfolds before my eyes. It is the big college known tOvevery One as Everdale. It seems to be a gala day, with every one in his best clothes. All the graduate students who could possibly get there are to be seen on the campus. There'is to be a huge parade of graduate students; so I was not surprised, as I looked, to see a crowd all dressed up in funny costumes. First comes the brass band. Then on a horse all dressed up in ribbons sits a smiling-faced young man known to all as Alden Hull. He has on! a mask which makes his face look like that of a monkey. Well, Alden always was up to monkey shines, anyway. There’s Waldo Putnam in the next row. I could See him easily for the reason that his body generally reminded one Of a corn stalk. Three whom I used to know are in clown costumes. These are Donald Geary, Francis Sweeney, and James Sullivan. I wonder whether their costumes were a little misleading or not, Ac- 14 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL cording to dress, Harold Lyon, Charles Porter, and Carlton Larrabee are sheiks. I always suspected Harold was a sheik, but I never thought that of Carlton; he has always been such a good little b y. I turn my eyes from the parade to the campus, where a lawn party is in progress. The female sex predominates, and here and there I can see girls I have known. In one group of girls are to be seen Norma Abbott and Omigene Fookes, who were chosen as brides- maids when the Prince of Wales married an American heiress. Doris Hunt has become a great huntress. She goes to Africa often and has caught two tigers already. I recognized Laiti Thompson among those present. She seems to be as popular with the sterner sex aS she was in her High School days. She has obtained two di- vorces so far. I womder if Mr. Porter’s teaching has influenced her much. Arline Kivlan is now a famous pantomime actress, and Eliza- beth Kenney is her colleague. They are talking together, and this is what is said:— “By the way, Elizabeth, I was back in our old home town the other day, and can you guess whom I met? Well, I met Clara Healey. She has risen to the heights in the art of writing essays, but in stat- ure it is sadly otherwise. I hear Jean Meekham is a model Sunday School teacher and is actually superintendent of a Sunday School. Elizabeth, you remember Alma Grimes and Ruth Chaser )iieyee local politicians and can pull the vote to suit themselves. I also met Dorothy Garland. She told me Celia Marquis, Dorothy McCann, and Margaret Conrad had moved away from the city and were traveling about lecturing on ‘Chimpanzees.’ Now whether these young ladies were ever well acquainted with monkeys except in a looking-glass I don’t know; but at any rate they give splendid lectures. Harcld Murley is a doctor, and one may see him any afternoon at a baby clinic. Elmer Fitzgerald and Stephen Maloney have been working for the last two years on a new translation of the Bible. Helen Wil- lard married a man two weeks after she first saw him. He was hand- some, but it was found out afterwards that he was mentally unbal- anlced. That is a lesson to us to look before we leap.” “Well, you had your little speech, Arline; now I want to say a word or two. I received a letter from Eleanor Meyer, who is living in New York’now. She and Mariel Boutelle are chorus girls and are up every night until the next morning. Eleanor Gorham and Doris Sargent are in New York too. They are police women. I fancy they would look nice wearing a shiny badge. Eleanor also said that Mary Mullen was an actress, but Clarence, her husband, put an end to her career by slipping a gold band on her left hand. Frank Pebhr- son married a chorus girl, and Frank says she can cook things which can actually be eaten. Gertrude Lambert, Marion Luce, and Eme- line Wood are said to be nurses of the first class. Ruth Young has learned the paper-hanging trade. She must need an extra tall lad- der. Hilda Allen and Florence Olson are detectives. Leo O’Donnell has become a priest, while Henry La Croix is a dealer in ladies’ silk CLASS OF 1924 15 hosiery. Doris Lambert and Alice Ashe have become violent Social- ists and were said to be responsible for the blowing up of the frog pond on Boston Common.” My scene, mirrored in the watermelon, changes. Evelyn Thomas is a biology teacher in a local high school, while the two Swanson girls and Kathryn Regan are stenographers and bookkeepers. Doro- thy Rugg has gone to Europe to study vocal art. I understand a rich man is financing her. Dorothy Reeves and Eva Bedard are both mar- ried and happy, although Dorothy is married to a man a little over four feet im height. He must have done his courting on stilts. Lillian Cox and Claire Bourbeau, who were promising young ladies in our High School days, are kept busy writing out promissory notes. It is whispered about that Gladys Ireland, Celia Florio, and Mildred Far- quhar went on the stage. Such a burst of beauty and brains should attract some notice. Florence Billings, Florence Dacey, and Dora Basque sare teachers of shorthand at “prep” schools. Katherine Hackett invented a new kind of silk stocking, which never “runs.” Ve knew it wouldn’t run from such a dear creature as you, Kather- ine. Margaret McKenna, Rachel Murray, and Edna Newell can be heard any night on the radio. Margaret talks on the latest dance steps, and Rachel and Edna talk on the importance of the commer- cial course in high schools. Now for the boys. Dominic Picone has invented a new kind of shorthand, while Carlton Godfrey invented a way to make Hilda say “yes” to a certain important question. Francis Bergeron and Clayton Lane are working on the street cars, Franklin Crowley and William Day are working on the railroad, and Valentine Conti has a shoe shop. This means service in public places, for these classmates of mine were always thoughtful of the public, especially if the public is of the feminine gender. The names of Evelyn Lamb and Julia Hennessey are fre- quently read in the society columns of the Boston papers, for Julia is Married to a wealthy broker and Evelyn to a noted evangelist. Ruth Berry was last seen in France, taking a tour in a high-pow- evedicar. |! don't doubt but what this is the truth, as the owner of the Cars initials, which were printed on the doors of the car, were Said to be R. R. -Earl Rainville is one of the star runners in long- distance track at a college where he is working his way. Mildred )’Brien and Thelma Ross are pure food experts. Speaking of food, they say the Cragin boys can eat more food at one time than any other two living men; so they must be experts too. Ralph Crossman and Robert Comiskey are the leading contractors in Massachusetts. In school days they doubtless built air castles, but building real edi- fices is much move practical if not so beautiful. Richard Lowney has invented a new fertilizer, which has proved to be a great help to the farmers. SO my prophecy is at an end; and after musing, I have come to the conclusion that one would have to go a long way tbo find a class that is better than the Class of 1924. a co Sopiae te ed z f ; J i; Sar . , mas P ; £6 ae | LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL = . anak ey ‘ J ro aty 4 ss 5 as « ‘ ‘ : g £ . 4 . ; nd FL ee tae ab Ys Shae He a - : (ae _ 2 - Cra, euly) OP. ‘ y F oy 4 ‘y ret . . i : iy Lar, H � : , 2 4 i i n P P ; X Py $i P . i ars hS a rea) 4 is J 7 : i ed - ‘ wv “a iis ‘ + r © ‘ 7 | : P . ‘ E wey % [ -. 3 1D ; j if - : ; 7 , : a e “ae 2 2 ' : . . yd : Wy : ce } ‘ 4 vy ans ar . zi b F c ‘’ . iY ’ ¥ , ° . Petey £8 et as } 5 4} i - L x ‘ ‘4 , t : ar 7 ? - (e é 3 4 © ‘ og J a vi 4 y : ' tN oe ARES eke RA PE DLE OD. Fee PE aa ; 2 fal . 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Nw ; ’ 2 a ‘ Sg of ‘ ” a oa’ y a — Sig RE ae “0 5 5 ao - | 4: is : a ora a 7? : Ld 7 ‘= 4 a � � roa a. 4 ee % ; 2 7 _ - P —a nes! 2 7 es e e- @ a i -_ 7 s CLASS OF 1924 iy, eee VWI OF THE CLASS OF 1924 BE IT REMEMBERED THAT WE, the Class of 1924, of Leominster High School, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainty of this life, do make this, our LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. After the payment of our just debts and graduation charges, we be- queath and devise as follows: Our entire treasury to the present Juniors (both the cents). Our superior knowledge to the present Sophomores. The administrative ability of Robert Comiskey to Alexander Ferry. The college chemistry class work in hydraulics to be continued by the coming chemistry class. Francis Sweeney's radio eloquence to Kasson Wheeler. The charming” singing of the girls in} “The Charm School” to Miowauriburts mext year class. The faithfulness and ability to learn of the Trigonometry Class fowt@etuture Solid Geometry Class. Norma Parker’s oratorical powers to George Peacock. Earl Rainville’s knowledge of the “fourth dimension” to Jacob Britton. Helen Willard’s quiet ways to Rosalie Bailey. Raymond Cragin’s new sled to Ruth Robbins. Alden Hull’s romantic powers to Deane Lent. John. Kelley's pugilistic abilities to Richard Chapman. Clara Healey’s physical stature to Marion Moore. Meereront Of Henry LaCroix to Felix. O'Keefe. The dramatic powers of Richard Rockwell to Paul Killelea. William Haley’s athletic ability to Eugene MacManus. Harold Lyon’s auburn hair to Walter Maloney. James Sullivan’s knowledge of electricity to Francis Grady. Elmer Fitzgerald’s agility to Ralph Crossman. The spark between Carlton Godfrey and Hilda Allen to Robert Rockwell and Marion Dyer. Joseph Cragin’s beard to the Discus Thrower (on the 2d floor). The Seniors’ promptness and studiousness to the coming Fresh- men. The weight which Walter Hildick has “put on” to: Edward McInerney. 20 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF we hereunto set our hand, and in the presence of three witnesses declare this to be our Last Will and Testament, this twenty-fifth day of June, in the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-four. THE CLASS OF 1924 (Signed). ‘Witness So? CLASS OF 1924 ae é BIOGRAPHY OF STUDENTS — 2 {{ 3 ‘ . ’ = bal 2 Pa es a we i = - . = bes . é 7 - Pye CLASS OF Norma Elizabeth Abbott was born on September 238, 1905, in Fitch- Duress one soon moved to our beautiful city, however, and en- tered the High School in Septem- bere she at once chose the general course and_ successfully pursued it throughout her four years here. Although our Norma is a demure little lass, When she’s with Bob,—she has some class. Hilda Marie Allen was born in Westboro, Mass., on July 7, 1906. She soon moved to Sterling, where she has lived while at High School. At an early date she decided that teaching was to be her vocation, and she therefore took the Normal Course ‘and successfully pursued it for four years. And soon a teaeher she will be Then Miss Allen, not Hilda Marie. Alice Elizabeth Ashe was born in Leominster, Mass., on September feeeetsve, | Al” is. one of the North Leominster crowd. Ask her -about the wonderful time coming up on the car every morning. She is another of our Commercial girls and intends to go to Nor- mal School. 1924 23 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Dora Marie Basque was born in our dearly beloved city of Fitch- burg, Mass., on November 1, 1906. “Do” is a fine sample of a business girl the Commercial Course pro- duces. She is a bright student and a bookkeeping shark. She is an- other of our great number of little girls. With her bookkeeping ge and ability, she ought to be a successful bookkeeper. . Eva Theresa Bedard was born in , Mass. She entered the Leominster High School after Leominster graduating from the Saint Cecelia French Convent in this city. She was a member of the commercial group during her entire time at LS eee oan Leonard Ernest Bees, shamefully called “Bozo,” first saw daylight in 3ath, England, on the 20th of May, 1907. A short time later “Bozo” touched his magic wand and wished himself in Leominster, where he has lived ever since. He stole his way through the gram- mar schools, in punishment for which he was sentenced to four years of hard labor in our High School. Besides assisting in “Col- lege Days,’ Bozo was appointed Assistant Business Manager of the Class Book and elected to the autho, ship of the Class Will. CLASS OF 1924 Francis Joseph Bergeron was born in Leominster, Mass., on March 13, 1906, and somehow or other he does not consider the thirteenth of the month an unlucky day.. “Berge entered L. H. S. with the rest of the class in 1920, and dur- ing his four years he studied in the commercial group. He went out for football, and in his last year he made the team, Ruth Betty Berry was nicknamed after a garden fruit for obvious reasons. “Razz” Berry was born in Leominster, July 28, 1907. After a sojourn in Waltham, she re- turned to our fair city to matric- ulate from our High School as a member of the College Prep. group. Rutl: was Joke Editor of the Magnet in her Senior year. Florence Claudia Billings was born on August 3, 1906, in New Haven, Vt. She was a member of the Commercial Department. She intends to become a stenographer, and we believe that with her ca- pabilities and personality ‘“Flos- sie” should certainly succeed. LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Claire Estelle Bourbeau was born in Leominster on. Maren zeae She did not enter the High School] with the rest of the class, but joined us in our Junior year, when she came from the Cleghorn Con- vent. Claire was a member of the Commercial Department, and she graduated with honorable men- tion. Charles “Buzza” Frederick “Bones” Bourne was born in this city the 27th of November, 1907. He felt that he was not appreciated here, so he went to Sterling) Mase 1910. This city saw: no more of him until 1922, when he came here after consuming all the knowl- edge Sterling schools had to offer. He took the Technical Course. “Buzz” made the football team and got, his letter im 1923) (He worked with the L. H. S. baseball team, holding them down in the left field. .“Buzza” was one-of the daily commuters from Sterling. Mariel Elizabeth Boutelle was born in Leominster on February 8, 1908. She entered the Leomin- ster High School in 1920 and took up the Commercial Course. She was a great help as office girl when Miss Seaver was absent. CLASS OF 1924 27 Ruth Elizabeth Chase was born in Leominster, Mass. She entered the Leominster High School with the rest of the class, in 1920, after graduating from the Field Gram- iMac tor Of this city. She was a member of the College Prepara- tory group. Robert Emmett Comiskey was born in JLeominster, Mass.- He was one of the Technical Prepara- tory group. Even when he was a Freshman, “Rudy” gained distinc- tion by winning second prize in the competitive drill, and the next year he took first prize. This year he also went out for football and played tackle. When “Bob” was a: Junior, he became half-back on the football team, guard on the basket-ball team, and played left- field on the baseball team. He was promoted to captain of the cadets. When the Senior year rolled around, Bob again made the half-back position and was captain of the Basket-ball Team. When Student Participatory Government was instituted, “Bob” was elected Mayor and successfully carried the government through all the crises that confronted such a project at its start. At the graduation “Bob” acted as marshal. LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Margaret Mary Conrad was born in Fitchburg,. August) 16.00 oe When she entered High School in 1920, she was enrolled in tue Com- mercial Course. “Peg” is a popu- lar member of the class: She in- tends to do office work after grad- uation. Valentine Conti was born on No- vember 8, 1906, in Leominster. He entered the Leominster negea School in September, 1920, with the rest of our class, and became a member of the Commercial group. He continued “Gite group throughout his four years at High School. Lillian Mae Cox was born in Leominster on April 15, 1906. She was one of the pupils who were enrolled in the Commercial group. Lillian was a great supporter of our athletic teams, and she could be depended upon to be at any so- cial activity that had anything to do with the High School. CLASS OF 1924 29 Joseph Sheldon Cragin is the name on the diploma, but Joe says it must be a mistake, because he never heard that Sheldon part be- fore. Joe was born on the 20th of June, 1906, in Leominster. Joe was one of our best athletes, making both the basket-ball and football. feaiiewet laying «side by side, the Cragin brothers made a formida- ble pair on the football team. The Leominster Hospital conferred the Ge efeewOr. , On Joe, which re- quired nearly a month’s time. Joe is well liked by all the members of his class. Raymond Alton Cragin, common- ly known as “Ray” by both teach- ers and pupils, was born April 27, 1907, in Leominster. He entered High School in 1920 and took the Tecnica Course. Being athlet- ically inclined, he went out for sports from the start, and he made the football team in his Sopho- more year, and the _ basket-ball feces Junior year. He did fine work on both the football and basket-ball teams, playing cn the former for three years and on the latter two, and was especially noted for his steadiness and good sportsmansh p. In his Senior year he was elected Vice President of his class; was elected Councilor, and then Vice Chairman of the Council, and Chairman of the Wel- fare Department; was appointed Chairman of the Class Book Com- mittee; was chosen Captain of Cadet Company A; and was a member of the Pioneer Debating Club. He was made Major of the Battalion Prize Drill Day. LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Ralph Warren Crossman was born in Leominster on Decenmmne; 20, 1905, and entered the. Leomin- ster High School in September, 1920. Ralph took the Technical Course in High School. He was on the basket-ball squad two years and played baseball in his last .vear at High School pease one of the mainstays in the box. Franklin Thomas Crowley was born, March 4, 1907, in Leomin- ster. “Hank” entered aaa with the rest of the class in 1920 and chose the Commercial Course as the one under which he should study. He took a part in the play, “College Days,’ that was staged by the musiGeclasses: Florence Margaret Dacey, who seems to have no nickname, was born in Leominster on May 24, 1906. She entered the Leominster High School in September, 1920, after graduating from the Field Grammar School of Leominster. She was a member of the Com- mercial Group. CLASSFOL William Harry Day was born in Leominster on February 2, 1907, Paememtieewesays it. is so far the Mmoestsimipoertant event in his life. He attended George St. School and later our own L.H.S. In his Sen- ior year he made his “L’’ in base- ball. Some second baseman! He kepiumvell up an the Commercial Course and is one of the most pop- ular members of the class. At graduation, Bill copped the prize for athletics and scholarship. Marjorie Brooks Elliott was born iMveseterune, Mass.,, on April 17, 1906. She entered L. H. S. with-the rest of the class in September, 1920. Marjorie was a member of the Commercial Group during her four years at the Leominster High School. Mildred Adelle Farquhar, who is more comnionly known as “Milly” in her large circle of friends, was pecomomevwarch 17, 1907, in the beautiful city of Leominster. When Milly entered the Leomin- ster High School, she took the Commercial Course and continued along these lines during her High School career. She went in for dramatics, taking part in some of our prize speaking contests, and also filled a leading role of “The Charm School.” 1924 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Elmer Smith Fitzgerald was born in Leominster. He entered the Leominster High School in Sep- tember, 1920, after graduating from the Field Grammar School. In his last year he was a member of the Track Team and Manager of the Baseball Team. Heswascea member of the Commercial Group. He took part in ther Semore: ia. “The Charm Senooms Celia Virginia Florio was born in Fitchburg, Mass., on December 13, 1906, and lived there until two years ago, when she came here to gain the distinction of graduating with the Class. of 922 3n Her greatest ambition, we hear, is to drive her dad's car. Shevaiserex= pects to thump a cruel typewriter and wield a wicked pencil. “Cele” is secretary for the Judremieie= partinent. Omigene Frances Fookes was born on September 23, 1906, in Rutledge, Pa. “Gene” is a quiet and unob- trusive girl. She intends to be a hairdresser and has already start- ed in the pursuit of her ambitions. She is of the Col lege Course and is editor of School Notes on the Mag- net Staff. CLASS OF Helen Stewart Foster, one of our brilliant English students, was bormeim Leominster on March 6, 1908. She was with us during our Gmitireour years at L. H. ., hav- Meme @tereu an September, 1920. pies successiully. completed the General Course and was chosen by her classmates to write the Class Prophecy. PY Do othy Elizabeth Garland was born in Leominster on December eens Sige -entercd High School with the rest of the class in 1920. At the start she chose ie soiimercial Course and con- tinued in it throughout the whole of her High School career. She distinguished herself as a stenog- rapher and was a great help to the teachers who had any business correspondence to do. Lawrence Joseph Gauthier is a native of Leominster. 1924 He entered the High School in September, 1920, after graduating from the Field Grammar School. He was a member of the Commercial Group dur- ing his entire time at High School. 34 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Donald James Geary was born in Leominster on December 6, 1907. “Don,” as. he is called (and. igices to be called), was one of the most loyal and active members of the class. He was Business Manager of the Magnet, Manager of the 1923.Football Team, Second Lieu- tenant. in Co. C, Business Manager of this book, and was in a leading role in the Senior Playset near little he has left undone. Don de- livered an essay on “The Problem of Vocational Guidance” at grad- uation. Margaret Geary was born on De- cember 14, 1905, in Leominster. She took the General Course dur- ing her High School career. She was a member of the Girls’ Bas- ket-Ball Team for three consecu- tive years, and one year she was elected by the Athletic Association to the position of girl cheer lead- er. She claims no nickname, but we have our suspicions. Carlton Kent Godfrey, popularly known as “Bill,” was born in Ayer, Mass., on April 9, 19072 eae ceived his first two years of High School education at the Sterling High School. For the last two years he has traveled daily from his Sterling home to L, Hoses) Pie spring he obtained a place on the Baseball Team as a pitcher. He has always been known as a hard- working student. CLASS OF 1924 35 Vinson Jennings Gordon was born in Clinton, Mass., on July 31, 1906. He entered High School with the rest of the class in 1920 and took PieweGMere Preparatory Course. “Vinny” played on: the -Football Team for three years, on the Basket-Ball Team for two years and went out for Track one season. Also during one year his melodious voice could be heard in the High School Glee Club. Vinny was very popular among the members of both sexes at the school. Eleanor Seymuvur Gorham was Doomemomes@ecroper 12, 1906, at Brdeeport, Conn. ‘We don’t know iijthis.is the reason that they cel- ebrate Oct. 12 or not. When she entered L.H:S.in September, 19:0, piemrookethie Collese Preparatory Course, continued it for four years and graduated with honors. El- eanor shines as a French student ana therefore took the part of a Mrench girl in the Senior Play. Alma May Grimes, who enjoys (?) no nickname, was born in Lynn, Mass., on April 25, 1907. She evi- dently didn’t like the place, how- €ver, for she.soon made her resi- dence in Leominster. When she Eutered the High School, in 1920, she chose the College Preparatory Course, and throughout her course she kept it up. LEOMINSTER HIGH.: SCHOOL Katherine Elizabeth Hackett was born November 19, 1906, and hails from the big city of Boston. When she entered the High School, she was enrolled in the Commercial Course, “Kitty” is � fé Of) Gum seat dancers and most popular girls of our class. William Joseph Haley was born in Cambridge, Mass., on November 30, 1905. “Huck Swenteiewiasnes Football from the start and played center on the team {Or threesjean and was Manager one year. He played guard on the Basket-BaH one season, ac ted as Second Lieu- tenant in the Cadets one year and as First Lieutenant one year, and in 1923 he took part in the Senior Play. When Student Government was inaugurated, he was appoint- ed to the Welfare Committee, where he served for the rest of the year. Clara Hills Healey, who claims no nickname, is a native of Leomin- ster, having been born here Sep- tember 28, 1907. She has very in- dustriously studied under the Col- lege Preparatory Course. When recitations seem dull or periods tedious, Clara, with her ready wit and humor, can brighten up every one. She was the cute little “Dot- sie’ in the “Charny S@heoms CLASS OF Julia Frances Hennessey, nick- named ein was born in Boston, Marci 10; 1906. She has studied under the Normal Preparatory Course, but since she has only been with us a year, we are not as well acquainted with her traits and ways. Walter Edmund Hildick, also “Stretch,” was born in far away Newark, N. J., August 21, 1906. He chose the Technical Course when hesentered L. H.S. in 1920. Dur- ing his four years in our institu- Homme micarning he has lived in Sterling, and has traveled back and forth daily (when the cars Pate ais Preshman year he won the Second Mayo Prize for Mivebra f- In his Senior year he took part in the Senior Play and contributed largely to its success. Walter is also one of the intellects of the class, and has maintained a high degree of scholarship throughout his High School course. his Senior year he won second prize in 1924 the Individual 37 In Prize- Drall. He was a member of the “Great Triumvirate ’— Hildick, La Croix, and Larrabee. 8 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Aiden Edwards Hull to his dislike is also called “Dean, the source of his nickname being one of the unsolved mysteries of the Twenti- eth Century. He was born July 16, 1907, in Clinton, Mass., and in due time entered-L. H. S. in 1920, tak- ing the Classical Course seep his Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior yeais he was elected Presi-— dent of the class, “In ise Semon year he was elected Councilor, and took part in “College Day. aa. sides making the Baseball Team. Alden is one of the most popular members’ of thevclacs: Doris Marie Hunt, known to us as “Dorry,”’ was born JanWaryeeto 1907, at Providence, R. I. She took the Commercial Course yeteene found time to be a Councilman-at- Large, Secretary Of theg@oumere and a member of the cast of the Senior Play: Always in a hurry, occasionally late, But our Dorry Hunt is one dandy mate. Gladys Marion Ireland, nick- named “Glad,’ was born jane. 1907, and comes all the way from Passaic, N. J. She enrole@uinmeeie Commercial Course. Gladys in- tends to enter Chandler’s Secreta- rial School next year. “One doer is worth a hundred dream- ers,” CLASS OF 1924 Winifred Mary Jakes was born in Leominster, June 16, 1907. ‘“Win- nie” is known and recognized all Over the school by her laugh, if it may be called such, for it is a W@eereiaiOatal noise. She expects to go to Normal School, and then she will be a schoolma’am. Irene Isabel Jalbert was born on Portier ceeet 04. an Southbridge, Mass. This dark-eyed miss has al- ways a smile for every one as she Dassesstnrouech the corridors. She ipemewelelckcau. tTiember of- the Giusreeonewediso expects to be somebody’s stenog. Loretta Mary Jalbert, who is per- haps better known as just “Joe,” was born in Southbridge, Mass., on November 29, 1905. She was a member of the Commercial Group at the Leominster High School. 29 40 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Anna Pauline Johnson was born in Leominster on September 15, 1906. She entered L. H. S. with the rest of the class in September, 1920, and chose the Commercial Course as the one that best satisfied her needs. At the end of her course she was rewarded for her hard work by receiving honorable men- tion for her four years of achieve- mre ive John Edward Kelley was born on July 3, 1905, in Leominster ae studied as a member of the Tech- nical Group for three consecutive years. John kept the right end very well covered on the Football Team, and for {wO) jyeateuen played forward and center on the Basket-Ball Team. He was also Captain of a company of cadets for two years. Elizabeth Kenney, or “Betty,” was born in Fitchburg, Mass., July 18, 1906. She has‘ taken the College Preparatory Course and has, this last year, contributed to the Mag- net. When a mere Freshman Bet- ty was cchosen- Class Treasurer, then as a high and mighty Senior she became the Secretary-Treasu- rer. So as a result of all her work the class decided that she should write the history of her class- mates and elected her historian of the class. She also had a leading part in the Senior Pia CLASS OF' Arline Elien Kivlan was born in Peommncter, she entered the High School. with the rest of the class in September, 1920, after graduat- ioe eerrom the Field Grammar school. She was a member of the College Preparatory Group. Henry Napoleon LaCroix, or just Didi Nap, � was born October 15, 1906;,in'’ Leominster. He chose the Technical Course and entered the High School in 1920. Being one of Pee Dieiniest, pupils in the class, he’ won First Prize in French I in his S0phomore year and the Rensselaer Medal in Mathematics and Science in his Junior year. [n his Senior year he was elected Alumni Editor of the Magnet and was appointed Publicity Manager for the Senior Play, and won first prize in Chemistry and the Wash- ington and Franklin Medal in U. S. History. Mary Evelyn Lamb, called “Evvy” by those who do not deem her too dignified, was born at Orange, Mass., July 23, 1905. As a student in the College Preparatory Course she has maintained a high stand- ard. 1924 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Doris Georgiana Lambert, nick- named “Dor,’ was born im) eon inster, March 4, 1907. When she entered High School in 1920 she was enrolled in the Commercial Course and evidently intends to be “somebody’s stenog.” “Modest and shy as a nun is she.”’ Gertrude Lois Lambert was born in Leominster, April 20; 1906. Be- sides taking the College Prepara- tory Course, she Was One mes ssc. leading characters 1 (thew seiser Play, and helped make the Orches- tra melodious with ker violin. She entered into the Prize apes Contest when a Sophomore and won the second prize, Uaetmy «= she was again a contestant, and won first prize. She was Secretary of the class for three year. aue year she acted as Literary Editor of the Magnet. “One of LE. Ha Sssebesiee Clayton Lane began his worldly career in Wallingford, Vt., Febru- ary 18, 1906. Later he honored Leominster with his presence and attended. school here. He led the Commercial Course a merry chase and finally broke the tape many yards ahead. “Jerry,” although: no one can determine the source of the nickname, is known as one of the best-natured fellows in his class. CLASS OF Carlton Hardy Larrabee first saw the daylight August 14, 1906, in Leominster. He gamely battled with the Technical Couise for four rounds. Count,’ as the chemis- Poemeress Gups him, is one of our most talented young men, having risen from a member of the Mag- net Staff through the offices of Literary Editor and _ Editor-in- Ciiemeana itis larcely due to his efforts that the Magnet was re- vived. Just to prove that he was not all vocabulary, he won fourth prize and thiid prize in Military Drill in 19238 and: 1924 respec- 1924 tively. Carlton is a hard worker and one of our literary giants. He delivered one of the graduation essays, “The Junior High School,” and was on the editorial staff of 1920 English prize, and graduated the Class Book. with honors. He also won the Mildred Arline Lawrence was born in Leominster, December 6, 1906. When she entez:ed High School in 1920, she was enrolled in the Com- mercial Course. “Milly” is7one or the prettiest girls in our class and is equally as popular. Apparently entered to be “some- she, too, body’s stenog.” 44 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Richard James Lowney was born January 7, 1908, in Leominster, “Dick” entered L. HiiSaeteeeee and for a short time took the Ag- ricultural Course, then switched to the General and so continued for the remainder of his High School course. “Dick’ was one of the members of the noted Chem- istry Class of 1924, which we hope will be long remembered by those connected with it. He assisted with the Class Book. Marion Lucretia Luce was born in little West Boylston, Mass., on De- ceinber 3, 1906. Tt waseieem however, before the big migit vet tracted her and she came to live in Leominster. “Fritzie’ entered Lec minster High School in 1920 and chose the Geneial Course, which she pursued so vigorously that she received honorable men- tion for her four yearsvorewour. It is said that her anGttame ene drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.” Harold Clifford Lyon, also called “Pop,” or “Red,” was born on No= veinber 6, 1905, in Leom™unmstereiite entered High Schoo) im siy3@sanad took the Technical Course. He is an actor of note, and in his Sen or year took part in “College Days)- and also in’ the Senior Playeeee his Junior year he won second prize in the Competitive Prize Drill. “Pop” is not noted ton sie bashfulness while in the company of young ladies. In his Senior year he won first prize in Compet- itive Prize Drill and was promoted to be.Second Lieutenant of Cama CLASS OF Stephen Francis Maloney was born on December 21, 1904, in Newton, Mase tigh School: “Steve” took the ‘Commercial Ccurse. He went out for Track one vear, and in 1922 he was a member of the Hiei senoo! Glee Club. When his Senior year rolled around, he was still interested in music and so fomiemnartei the play, ‘‘College aye, Seiven by the music classes. Dorothy Gertiude McCann was born in Leominster, October 19, 1907. When she entered High School in 1920, she was enrolled for the Commercial! Course. “Dot” will make a good secretary for some lucky business man. Margaret Agnes McKenna, more familiarly known as “Babe,” first saw the light of day in this won- Oengwectty, Aucust 7, 1907. She took the Commercial Course on Sieetigeeeitigh School and, of course, we expect she’ll be quite a proficient business woman. If Babe enters into business as she does dancing, the world will be made to sit up and take notice, for Babe is an expert when it comes to shaking a wicked leg. 1924 wa 46 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Cecelia Margaret Marquis, usually called “Cele,” was born Septem- ber 16, 1907; in this selfsame city. She entered High School with the present Senior class, taking up Commercial work. She has proved a very capable student in all studies and has always lent a helping hand where she was needed. but O my! Looks are deceitful. Cele is small, and seems quite demure; Jean Louise Meekham claims for her nickname “Hygiene.” She was born in Springfield, Mass., June 17, 1907. She entered Leominster High School in 1920 and studied under the General Course. Jean has always been our athlete, shin- ing especially in Basket-Ball. As a Senior she attained the hanor of being Captaim of the Girls’ Bas- ket-Ball Team as well as. being elected Ward Councilor when Stu- dent Government was intr« duced. we Eleanor Carr Meyer, our “Ett,” was born in Philadélphray Pa. May 24, 1907. She-has taken the College Preparatory Course dur- ing the four years at lL) Aes eanor was in the Senior Play, and acted as Exchange Editor of the Magnet. She is also one of the committee in charge of the Class Book. CLASS OF 1924 Joseph Daniel Mullan was born on July 4, 1906, and now Leominster has a great celebration on each of his birthdays, for it was here that he was born. Joe took the Techni- cal Course during his sojourn at the High School. In his last year he was a member of the ’Varsity Football Squad. Mary Beatrice Mullen was born in Manchester, N; H., April 26, 1906. When she entered High School in 1920 she was enrolled in the Col- lege Preparatory Course. Mary is one of our best actresses and elo- cutionists. She was a member of Pewee tiie Collece Days’ and leading lady in the Senior Play, The Charm School.” Mary in- tends to enter Smith College. Harold Daniel Murley, born in Leominster, October 13, 1906, en- tered the High School with the present Senior Class in the year evmeeturineg these past four years he has taken the Commer- cial Course and has proved that he -an be a business man. Without a doubt, if a prize was offered for blushing, Harold would be right there with the bells on. “a 48 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Rachel Anna Murray was born on April 21, 1907. “Raé@ as soneue our prettiest girls. She wiswquae and small and is known in all her classes by her blushing when called upon to recite. Rae experts to do office work also, and the class wishes her the best of suc- cess. “Blushing is the color of Virtue.’ Edna Lenora Newell was born in Fitchburg, Mass., on May 18, 1907. “Ed” is a good Commercial stu- dent and a very bright shorthand student, indeed, SO Driginew 7am was not necessary for her to con- tinue her studies for the Jas, wo months of school, so she got a po- sition at the local telephone office. With such a good beginning, there is. no doubt’ of Ed’s success. Mildred Kathryn O’Brien, who is perhaps better known as “Milly” or “Mim,” was born on wAprilea. 1906. She entered High sciea with the rest of the class in i920 and became a member of the Col- lege Preparatory Group. Milly was a strong supporter of all High School activities, especially the athletic teams. CLASS OF 1924 Madeline Veronica Odette was Poemetaeorictol, Vt.,.on April 12, 1907. “Maddy” was one of our brightest Commercial students. She seemed to be a very busy girl and had little time to make many friends. There. is no doubt. but that she will make somebody a good bookkeeper. Leo Francis O’Donnell was born on June 18, 1906. He entered High School in 1920 and took the Tech- Beco ourse. In his Junior year he was on the second football team, and he made his letter in that sport the next year, when he was a Senior. He was also a Cap- tain of the Cadets in his last year and was one of the committee in charge of the Military Ball, 192+. Florence Linnea Olson was born Meim@emicar by city of Fitchburg on January 1, 1907, and so Flossy has New Year’s Day to celebrate her birthday. She was with the class from the beginning, entering Pees in September, 1920. For her four years’ work she complet- ed the Commercial Course. 49 50 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Mary Alice Parker was born in our metropolis (Leominster) July 2 1907. In 1920 she entered. and selected the Commercial Course, in which shé has done good work throughout her four years.. Norma Bertha Parker, known in the vicinity of L. Hi Saas saan py,’ was born at Wineheeter, N. H. She is taking the Normal Course. She has acted as Mana- ger of this year’s Girls’ Basket- Ball Team. She is the author of an essay which she delivered at the graduation exercises. Snappy’s her name, just hear her re- joice! But when she sells lunch tickets, she ean beat a Rolls Royce. —Anon, but local talent. Frank Adolph Pehrson, more com- monly known as “Ankyfray”’ on account of his extensive research work in dead languages (' og Lat- in), entered the Leominster High School with the rest of the class in 1920 and became a member of the Commercial Group. He was born in Leominster on November 26, 1907. Throtghout iisweome years at L. H. S. he worked@iaed and as a result he graduated with honors, CLASS OF Dominic Picone was born on May ieee, in Fitchburg, Mass. It mieeeeeday Of great rejoicing, but in spite of the joy of the populace, Biome ecaian t care to stay, so he moved to Leominster, where he still lives. Dom attended High School here, where he pursued the Commercial Course and over- took it with ease. Besides being a good scholar, he went out for the 100-yard dash and made the others sit up and take notice. Elmer Joseph Pollard was born on December 30, 1904, in New York Cityeeeme evidently grew tired of the big city life, for he soon came teeeeoaister {6 enjoy life. Pole splayed torwa d on ihe Basket-Ball Team and in the back- field on the Football Team for two years each. While playing f cotball he injured his knee, necessitating an operation soon after gradua- tion. He held down second base posit on on the Baseball Team one season. When Student Government Caine ito efiect, he was elected to the Council. Charles Edwin Porter, or “Carlos,” the Spanish onion king, was born Peeeciniieter, February 2, 190%, Bide nas feinained here. He set the pace for our class when he in- troduced “Slickum’’ and had a Pr@eieemerore the girls’ even got hold of the idea. To cap the cli- max Of his High School career, he Wes, awarded a degree of 5S. B. from the Leominster Hospital fol- lowing the example set by Joseph Cragin. Charley is well liked by every one, even if he is a sheik. 1924 51 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL ol bo Waldo Everett Putnam was born in Pepperell, Mass., August 31, 1904. He is a special studemia. he was first enrolled as a member of the Class of 1923, but because he could not attend school last year, he failed to graduate. This year he has very successfully ac- complished two years’ work. He is a hard worker and a good stu- dent. Earl David Rainville, because of the title of one of his early poems, is also known as Windy, sane sometimes am “Earl de—.” He was born in Leominster, November 5, 1907. He selected the Classical Course when he entered an. in 1920, and has remained in it all four years: In his) Sephomore vear he won First Mayo prize in Geometry I: In his Senior year he was appointed First Lieutenant in his Cadet Company, was elected Councilor and Chief Judiciary in Student Participatory (Govern- ment. Throughout his four years in High School he has been especially interested in French work and debating. He was.one of the members of the Pioneer Debating Club and in his Senior year was elected President. Also in his Senior year, because of illness, he was unable to enter Track events himself, but nevertheless manage and coached the Track Team through a suc- cessful season. Earl is our one and only poet of national (?) note. CLASS OF 1924 Dorothy Dukeshire Reeves was born in Leominster on April 14, iameeiort eritered L. H. S. in September, 1920, and started her work in the Commercial Group. She continued with this course and in due time successfully com- pleted it with good standing. Mary Kathryn Regan was born in Leominster, November 5, 1907. When she entered High School in 1920 she was enrolled for the Com- mercial Course. “Kitty” intends to go to Fitchburg Normal School nNext.year, “Speech is great, but silence is greater.’’ William Patrick Regan was born in Leominster on May 29, 1996. He was not with us when we first en- fepecei 1. ., but came from St. Joseph’s College in April, 1922, and took the College Preparatory Course. He was one of our fast Track men and was cheer leader for one year. On Memorial Day and Flag Day he was one of Ma- jor Cragin’s Orderlies. 54 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Richard Chadwick Rockwell was born, June 3, 1907, in good old Leominster. He entered High School in 1920 and has followed the Classical Course throughout the four years. He was the hero of the “Charm Scheoly” saat much to make the play the success it was. He is a good student, but not a grind, as he is always ready for a good time. : Thelma Estella Ross was born in Leominster on July 18, 1906. She entered the High School with the rest of the class, September, 1920, after graduating from the Field Grammar School. She studied in the Classical Course, and although she did not go in for girls’ athlet- ics, she was a loyal supporter of all our teams. Dorothy Eleanor Rugg was born in Leominster, April 11, 1907. On entering High School in 1920 she was enrolled in the Commercial Course. “Dot” is one of our lead- ing character actresses and sing- ers, having played an important part in the operetta “College Days” and in the “Charm School.” She was also a member Of 9€ne Glee Club of 1920. CLASS OF Doris Lillian Sargent was born in Clinton, Mass., on June 14, 1907. She is another one who has a good day on which to celebrate her firinday, Dot” entered L. H. S. in September, 1920, and immedi- ately settled down to four years of work in the College Preparatory Group. She worked faithfully. and as a result she received hon- orable mention for her four years’ work at the graduation. Dorothy Mary Scully was born in Leominster, August 9, 1906. When she entered High School, in 1920, she was enrolled in the Commer- ial arse, � Lot’ intends to go to Fitchburg Normal next year. “A faultless maiden, gentle and sweet.” Leslie Sheary Skinner was born on February 10, 1905, in Leominster. Sheary entered High School in 1920 with the rest of the class. When he once made a choice of the course (it was the Commer- cial), he continued with it for his entire time at the High School. re 6 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Edna Jane Smith, who is perhaps better known as “Eddie,” (I won- der why), was born on July 26, 1906, in Port. Hood, Catiadaas re was a popular member of the Com- mercial Group and a good sup- porter of all student activities. James William Sullivan, also called “Jim,” or “Sully, 7asspom in Milford, N. H., October 20, 1906. In 1920 he entered High School, taking the Technical Course. In his Freshman and Sophomore years he was Vicé Presiden tyGm ime class. In his Senior year he was an active member of the Pioneer) De- bating Club. “Sully” 1s one sonst. foremost scientists of the class and has done extensive research (?) work in Chemistry, taking second prize in that subject. The Dalton Plan of Education was the subject of his graduation essay. Ethel Gertrude and Helen Justine Swanson, our only twins, were born in Leominster, March 21, 1907. They have both taken the’ Commercial Course. Helen has been very active in the High School Orchestra work, while Ethel was property manager of the Senior Play. . -] oO CLASS OF 1924 Francis Collins Sweeney is blessed with two nicknames, both French, “Monsieur” and “Francois.” Fran- cis was born in Leominster, March 6, 1907. When he entered High School in 1920 he was enrolled in Pee wiechimical Course. In his Freshman year he was elected Marshal of the class, and won first prize in the Mayo Examination in Algebra I. In his Sophomore year he again won a Mayo Prize, this time winning second prize for Ge- Oilers. Whereas there were no more Mathematics prizes, he pro- ceeded to win first prize in Phys- ics in his Junior year. Also in his Junior year he found time to win ee ie junior Track and third prize in: Military Drill. In his Senior year he won his “L” in Football and Basket-Ball, was Mana- ger of the Basket-Ball Team; was elected Class President; was elected Athletic Editor of the Magnet; was appointed Vice Chairman of the Judicial Committee, and was Vice President of the Pioneer Debating Club. He was also Captain of the Track Team. Addie Evelyn Thomas was born in Leominster, January 8, 1907. She is Otherwise known as “Evvy” or “Billy.” She enrolled in the Com- mercial Course in her Junior year, after two years in the General Course. Quite likely we shall see her in some office soon, where we are confident that she will s uc- ceed. LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Laiti Marie Thompson was born in Westerly, R. L, but received most of her education in Leominster schools. Laiti 18 iiore sores called “Flips” by her large;num-= ber of friends. She entered LoHes:. in 1920 and pursued the Commer- cial Course throughout her four years, graduating with honorable mention. Mary Gertrude Toolin was born in Leominster on August 10, 1906. She was a member of the Commer- cial Department. . Mary was a member of the Girls’ Varsity Bas- ket-Ball Team for two seasons and she was a loyal supporter of all our athletic teams and could be depended upon to attend any of the social activities of the school. Carolyn Belle Turner was born in Gill, Mass., on August 8, 1907. She evidently thought that her home town was not big enough for her, so she moved to a place of more opportunities — namely, Leomin- ster. She successfully completed the Commercial Course offered at L. H. S., and in’ addition stouthis was a member of the Girls’ Bas- ket-Ball Squad for one season, CLASS OF 1924 Ruth May Waterhouse. Data not available. Helen Josephine Willard, one of the few who took the High School course seriously, was born, April 27, 1906, at Ashby, Mass. “Jo” evi- dently considered that. she went to the High School for study, and she did not go in for other activi- ties. With the studiousness that she has shown, we shall not be surprised to hear of her making a mark in the world very soon. Dorothy Evelyn Wiles was born in Sterling, Mass., and has made her home there ever since. She is one of those who, after absorbing all the knowledge that could be Pained in the -Sterling schools, came to Leominster High and was meemipcr Of the Commercial Group. 60 LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL Emeline Woed was born in Leom- inster on March 25, 190( 5 eee entered the High School with the rest of the class in Septembér, 1920, and became enrolled in the College Preparatory Group. ‘She was very popular among both sex- es of the class, and you won’t ask why if you will glance at her pic- LUE: Florence Edith Wright, who is perhaps better. known as _ just “Tot,” was born in this’ beauiiial city (Leominster) on December 4; 1907: She entered” High socmoal with the rest of the class in 1920 and immediately decided to enroll in the Commercial Groupee stuck to her first choice during her four years and when the time. came, she graduated with fiea standing. Helen Louise Wright, who is more commonly known as “Curlie” in her wide circle of friends, was born in. Boston, Mass., on October 24, 1907. Like her Sister eeshe chose the Normal Course when she entered -L. H. Siam 292 Gseare intends to go to Fitchburg Normal School, and we hope she succeeds. CLASS OF 1924 Mary Roberta Wright was born in Clinton, Mass., August 6, 1906. She undoubtedly had some dislike for that metropolis, for she came to jive in Leominster in time to en- Peis im September, 1920, when she chose the Normal Course Semenatewhich best. fitted her re- quirements. Mary is also going to Fitchburg Normal School and, as well as her sister, we wish them luck. 61 Ruth Cock Young, our little “Skeezix of © Bill, 2 wasmborn: im Forestdale, Vt., November 19, 1906. She is another ‘of our -Col- lege Preparatory -students. -She plays the “violin jin ‘eur High School Orchestra, and is a popular member of the class. i . r Ee ' . 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