Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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THE MA 1938 History ‘al fie Class 1938 On a memorable day in September, 1935, the supposedly highly intelligent ninth graders swooped down upon Fort L. H. S. in an attempt to conquer the entire area in the role of the Sophomore Battalion. However, we were met with icy stares from those who considered them- selves superiors. We were also met with many missiles; such as, books, pencils, notebooks, and pens. After this reception we retreated to our own camp to plan a counter attack. Our op- portunity came when our great Field General Broderick called for volunteers to uphold the honor of L. H. S. against its numerous adversaries. We responded in a noble manner by offering for this worthy cause six or more gallant warriors. Another encounter to test the strength of this intrepid force presented itself in January— Battle of Mid-Years. Although some men were lost, the attack was fairly successful. Not to be outdone by our lofty superiors, our troops blossomed forth with five promising hoop-ringers. These were S. Bicknell, D. Rehor, N. Despotopulos, J. Letters, and C. Duval. Contrary to most rules, species of femininity were allowed in our ranks. Some of these fair damsels outdid themselves on the battlefields of hockey, basketball, and volley ball, under the able leadership of R. Gage and R. Sambito. In the spring of 1936 the lowly Sophs rose to unprecedented heights when they overwhelm- ingly defeated the Juniors in a battle of better acting. The haughty Seniors did not care to mingle with troope rs of such humble rank and therefore produced no play to compete in honest combat. Not long after this battle was won, another attack was met—The Battle of Spring Fever. Under this crushing blow our forces wilted and some were taken captives. Upon being released these unfortunates found that their comrades had been promoted by virtue of their merit, but, because they had fallen by the wayside, they had to struggle along in their former rank for another year. At this time the War Department issued a warrant declaring a two months’ furlough for the gallant troopers of Fort L. H.S. JUNIOR YEAR In September, 1936, our remaining warriors answered the call to arms. Immediately we proceeded to elect a commander-in-chief. We found a competent one in Edward ‘‘Romeo’”’ Garrity. Feeling the need for moral support we elected Anne “Vivacious” Keville, adjutant; Chester “Tin Whacker’”’ Duval, head of communication; and Marion “5 10” Clark, head of the treasury department. Our ever progressing warriors, who had been but a year before insignificant on the Battle- field of Football, now effloresced to show their merit in the game of Boot-and-Run. In February of 1987 the dauntless courage and inexhaustible energy of the Junior Class brought about the execution and perfection of a prom which so overshadowed the Senior attempt at a successful dance that their endeavor seemed insignificant. The Battle of Better Speech was the next skirmish in which the Junior Battalion showed its true colors. We called upon Lieutenant Harry Mitchell, whose speeches were never vapid and whose addresses intrigued all his listeners. He came through with flying colors by winning the coveted gold medal and in so doing upheld the standard of our troop. When the time came for the Seniors to say “au revoir” to Fort L. H. S. they called upon us, Juniors, to assist them at their reception. Of course we obliged them, and the affair was a success. SENIOR YEAR Upon returning from another much needed furlough we started off with a bang. The same officers were in charge except that Ruth “Dicky”’ Gage was elected vice-president. The football season rolled around again and the Seniors practically ran the whole team. At right end there was Bill ‘Bottle’? Beaudoin; at tackle Bing “Crosby” Bresnahan; at guard, 24

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Lena Valeri Undecided “One never loseth by doing good turns.” Tockey 2; Usher at the Thanksgiving Game 4. Lillian Verge Undecided “She sighs more often than she smiles.” Basketball 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Musical Concert 4. Charlene Wariger Fitchburg State Teachers Col. “She possesses a pleasant smile and a helping hand.”’ Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; ““Magnet’’ staff 2, 4; “Magnet” Board 3; Usher Senior Reception 3; Senior Prom Committee 4; French Club 4; Speech Club 3, 4; Home Room Officer 2; D. A. R. Pil- grimage 4; Honorary Member of Fortnightly Club 4; ‘‘Magnet’’ Commencement Issue 4; First Prize Plane Geometry 2. Natalie Wheeler Becker College ““ Knowledge is a treasure, but practise is the key to it.” Basketball 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Hockey 4; Usher at Thanks- giving Game 4; Committee at Interclass Play 3; Musical Con- cert 3, 4; Chorus at Speech Contest 3. Henry J. Arsenault Undecided “Are all great thinkers quiet?”’ Honor Roll 2, 3; Prom Com- muittee 2, 3; Usher at Reception and Graduation 3. Robert A. Legault Undecided “We grow weary when idle.” Football 2, 3; Interclass Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4. William Kelly College “Words, like money, should be well spent.” Football 4; Interclass Basket- ball 8, 4; Interclass Baseball 8, 4; Varsity Baseball 3, 4; Honor Roll 3, 4; Usher at Reception and Graduation 3; Algebra Prize 3; Interclass Play 3, 4; Chairman of Speech Contest 4; “Magnet” 3, 4; “Blue Book’’ 4; Home Room Officer 4. 23 THE MA Kenneth Wiley Worcester Academy “Punctuality is the soul of business.”’ Interclass Basketball 2; Inter- class Track 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Reception Committee 3; Interclass Play Contest Manager 4; Baseball 4; Prom Committee 8, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Interclass Baseball 2, 3, 4; Home Room Officer 2. 1938 Florence Willard Nursing “To err is human, to forgive, divine.” Glee Club 1, 2; Art Club 1, 2; Outdoor Club; Honor Roll 2, 3. Elizabeth Woodsmall Post Graduate “My mind to me a kindom is.” Speech Club 2, 3, 4; Interclass Play Contest 2, 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3; Usher at Thanksgiving Game 4. Ida Zickell Worcester City Hospital “Practise makes perfect.” Speech Club 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Interclass Play Committee 3; Thanksgiving Game Usher 4; Typing Staff of “Blue Book’’ 4; 2nd Honor Roll 4; Hockey 2, 3. Bernard Basque Undecided “Wise men learn by others’ harms.” Football 2, 4; Interclass Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Base- ball 24.

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THE MA Al “‘Usherette” Tatro; at center, Kenny ‘‘Muscle Bound” Wiley; at guard, John “Blue Book’”’ Crain; at tackle, Alex ‘‘Wittle’’ Buchan; and at end, “Tawny” Basque. In the backfield were Doug “Steamroller” Rehor, Doria ‘‘Porcupine’’ Remy, Elson “Southpaw” Race, and Carlo “Spaghetti” Marrone. These soldiers were all on the first string, of course. There were also many others who took part in this man’s game but we have not the space to mention them. The greatest display of Seniors was seen on Thanksgiving Day when the combined Blue and White warriors defeated Fitchburg by a score of 26-6. About this time the entire group of residents of L. H. S. mourned the death of the National Commander, Dr. Perry. We also lost our Fort Commander, Mr. Appleton, who was selected to take Dr. Perry’s place. However, we were consoled by the fact that Mr. Davis of Orange would take over the post recently vacated and try to hold his forces together. He did, and every- thing has gone on as before. The next event of note was the Senior Prom, a prom which exceeded anything ever before beheld in the Fort. However, our glory was short lived as Mid-Years again stared us in the face. Upon these curses put on us, hinged the verdict of whether we should step out into the world free men or return for another year at the Fort on the hill. In March of this year the Seniors again distinguished themselves on the battlefield of acting by winning the play contest with an excellent production of ““Not Quite Such a Goose’’. On May 26, 1938 the Senior Battalion presented a successful play. The proceeds of this stage success went toward a gift for our beloved Fort L. H. 8. and toward furnishing an orchestra for a magnificent reception, which was attended by most of the Senior Battalion and was given in honor of the members reaching their majority. Class Prophecy Ten years hence we find Edward Garrity, president of the Class of ’88 and present manager of the Garrity Amusement Corporation, strolling along Broadway. What’s this? Ritz Theatre— On our stage in person—World’s greatest magician—Donald Lawton and his sensational acts of wizardry. Garrity attends the show, and after the performance he goes back stage. Are these two happy to see each other? Such embraces! The two then go out to Davidio’s Spaghetti Shop where ‘‘Despo”’ and Alice Becrelis are making their debut as professional dancers. After fillmg up on good old Italian spaghetti and meatballs, the two friends sit back comfortably, prepared to recall old times and old friends. “Say, Don, you were pretty good at taking things out of the air in that show tonight. I wonder if you could look into the air and find out what the members of old L. H. S. 388 are doing?” “Well, I believe I can! Abra-Cadabra! Fum! Fum! Fum! We’re off. Let us visit Frances O’Grady, head nurse at the Children’s Hospital in New York. Kay Boynton, Harriet Foster, Dot Kendall, and Claire Tourigny are on her nursing staff. My, but they’re popular with the little tots! “And now to look in on the ballroom of the new Fifth Avenue hotel. As the feature dancer of the evening, I see Lorraine Richardson. Richard Hemenway and Norman Hicks are having a battle of music. Both lead big bands and are ‘hot trumpet players’. All of these are old friends of ours, aren’t they, Eddie?”’ “Yes, sir! Are any of the guests there to-night members of our class?” “Tet me see! Say, there’s Marcia Falk, the famous book critic for the New York Times. Ruth Gage, who is now gym instructor at Vassar, has just come in wearing a gown designed by Natalie Harrison in her Paris Shoppe. By the way, Florence Rakowski and Helen Perz are working with Natalie. This hotel certainly is a gala night spot. Here comes Clara DeWitt, the feature 25 1938