Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

Page 22 text:

DONALD L. CAMPBELL “The man of independent mind, He looks and laughs at a’ that.” “Don’’, as he is called by his classmates, took the Classical Course for three years. He has been a member of the ‘‘Magnet”’ staff for three years and sports editor for two years. In his junior year he was a member of the winning play of the Interclass Play Contest. He was also in the Interclass Play Contest in his sophomore year. His most memorable experience while in high school was the Drama Festival at Fitchburg, in which he took part during his junior year. His hobby is rifle-shooting and his favorite sports are swimming and hunting. He took part in the domeroom Basketball “lournament in his junior years. Outside of school he is an Eagle Scout and a leader in Troop 2 of St. Mark's Church. He also has passed the Red Cross Senior Life-sa ving requirements. After graduation he would like to become a Flying Cadet in the Army Air Corps. GEORGE CARCHIDI “The dancing pair that stmply sought renown.’ George Carchidi, better known by his class mates as ‘‘Gus’’, has pursued the Commercial Course during his three years of high school. In his sophomore year he made the Honor Roll and took part in the Sophomore Pageant. In his junior year, “‘Gus’’ was chosen one of the cheerleaders, and he held this position for two years. At the present time George is working in the First National Stores as a clerk. In his senior year, George took part in the Interclass Play, ““The Devil and Daniel Webster’’. Gus’s favorite pastime is dancing, and his favorite sports are football and basketball. Next year he plans to further his studies in Business Administration. ’ HOWARD CAREY “Worth makes the man.” Howard Carey, better known to some as ‘‘Howie’’, is taking the General Course. During his sophomore and junior years he took part in interclass track and basketball. The past summer he was employed at Newton’s Dairy. He is taking a machinist course at the vocational school and hopes to get a job doing defense work. His favorite sports are hunting and fishing. His future ambition is to become a postal clerk. MARJORIE H. CARTER “Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire.’ Marjorie is better known to her friends as ‘‘Midge’’. Throughout her three years she has taken the Commercial Course. She has participated in different sports, including volleyball, softball, and hockey. During her sophomore year she was a member of the volleyball team and in her junior year she was a member of the bowling team. Marjorie’s favorite pastime is reading, which she enjoys very much. She is often seen ice skating and roller skating, which are her two favorite sports. Sh e has found typewriting not only her most interesting but also her most valuable subject, since she expects to make use of it after leaving school. Her plans for the future are uncertain, but she hopes to secure a position as a secretary in some Office. DELVINA CASACCA “Her face ts fair, her heart ts true, as spotless as she’s bonny.” Delvina, better known to her friends as ‘‘Delvey’’, has taken the Commercial Course during her three years of high school. Her name appears regularly on the Honor Roll. She has participated in many extra-curricular activities. She was a member of the Speech Club, Magnet and the Sports Club in her sophomore year. In her junior year she was a member of the Speech Club, Magnet, and the Bowling Club. She has ushered at various school events. In her senior year she was a member of the Student Cabinet, Assistant Business Manager of the ‘“Magnet.’’ and a member of the Speech Club. She has served on the Reception Committee for both Senior and Junior Proms. She has participated in the sports of hockey and basketball. Outside of school she belongs to the Sons of Italy, Girls’ Junior Lodge, of which she is now treasurer; she is also an honorary member of the Junior Fortnightly Club. She is particularly fond of football, basketball and ice skating. After school she works as a bookkeeper, and she hopes to further her education along that line, but her plans are incomplete as yet. 2

Page 21 text:

GLADYS A. BOUVIER “Her lips are like the cherries ripe.”’ Gladys is known to most of her friends as ‘‘Gladdy’’. During her three years in high school, she has pursued the Commercial Course, and her ambition is to do secretarial work. Gladys has been a member of the Sports Club and of the Art Club, of which she is secretary and treasurer. She has heid membership in the Glee Club and the Choral Group 4. She is an ardent sports-fan, having taken part in basket- ball and field hockey last year. Her name has appeared frequently on the Honor Koll. She has done typing for the ‘“Magnet.'’ tier favorite pastimes are drawing and collecting poems. 1 he sports which sh2 enjoys the most are swimming and ice skating. She was on the Dkccoration Committee for the Junior and Senior Proms. Gladys also took part in the Joint Concert. The subject which she considered the most valuable is typing. MARILYN G. BROTHEIM “Her atr like Nature’s vernal smile.’ Marilyn is better known to the students of Leominster High School as ‘’Brothie.”’ She entered L. H. S. at the beginning of her junior year. She belonged to the Speech Club in her senior year. During that year she took part in the Senior production in the Interclass Play contest. Marilyn is taking the Commercial Course but plans after high school to attend a preparatory school and then to go to a school of journalism. In her senior year Marilyn won second prize in the Better Speech Contest, the annual event of Parents’ Night. Basketball and football are her favorite sports. Her favorite pastime is reading and going to the movies. Some day she hopes to be a star journalist on some large newspaper. , BEATRICE E. BROWN “The sweetest and best of them all.’ Beatrice is called “‘Betty’’ by everyone. Throughout her three years in high school she has taken the Commercial Course. Her ambition is to become a private secretary to the president of a large concern. She has had considerable business experience working in the office of the Northern Chair Company. She has been a member of the Bowling Club, Magnet, and Sports Club and has participated in field hockey, basketball, volley ball, and softball. Her favorite sport is basket- ball. Betty has made either the first or second Honor Roll every term. Her hobbies are collecting band leaders’ autographs and learning the newest dance steps. She was the vice-president of her homeroom in her sophomore and junior years and the homeroom secretary in her senior year. Betty has worked part-time in Newberry’s during her senior year. The subject that was most helpful to her was shorthand. Betty thinks the event she enjoyed most was the dancing in the gym. MYRTLE M. BROWN “Her reputation ts complete, And fair without a flaw. Myrtle, who is known to many of her friends as ‘‘Lover,’’ has taken the Com- mercial Course during her three years in high school. She was a member of the Sports Club in her sophomore year. In her junior and senior years she worked in the cafeteria waiting on pupils during luncheon periods and helping Mrs. Joyce prepare meals during her study periods. She was on the Entertainment Committee for the Junior Prom in her Junior year and on the Decorating Committee for the Senior Prom in her Senior year. Myrtle likes ice skating, swimming, and roller skating, sports which she has taken up enthusiastically during her senior year. After graduation, Myrtle hopes to get a job as a typist in an office. 3? E. BEVERLY BUCK “T gazed with pleasure on a happy face.” Beverly Buck, usually called Bev, has been at L. H. S. for three years. During her high school days, she has been studying the Classical Course and has made the Second Honor Roll. As a sophomore and junior, Bey was a member of the Speech Club, through which she participated in plays and assemblies. During her senior year, she joined the Girls’ Glee Club and was chosen as a Junior Fort- nightly member. Bev’s hobbies are collecting miniature elephants and playing the piano. Her favorite sport is swimming. Bev has many activities in Sterling where she is president of the Y. P. R. U. of the Unitarian Church. She has chosen to enter the profession of nursing after graduation.

Page 23 text:

LOUISE A. CHASE “Her love was sought, I do aver.’ Louise, or “‘Chip”’ as everyone calls her, took the Classical Course for the first two years of her high school career. In her senior year she studied Commercial subjects in anticipation of entering the business world. In her sophomore year she was an honorary member of the Book Club. In her junior year she joined the Press Club and was elected junior-editor, also belonging to the Book Club, French Club, and C.M.I.P.A. In her last year “‘Chip’’ acted as secretary of the French Club, editor-in-chief of the Press Club, and member of the C.M.I.P.A. ‘‘Chip's”’ name has appeared on the Honor Roll every year. In addition to her membership in clubs, she was vice-president of the Sophomore Class, member of the Junior Library Council for three years, acting as chairman in her senior year, and was on the Prom Committees every year. ‘‘Chip”’ also acted as general secretarial assistant for the Senior Class Play. Outside activities include being a member of the Young Peo ple’s Religious Union of the Unitarian Church, and also belonging to the Junior Choir. Writing letters, day dreaming, hiking, and reading as well as doing clerical work in a local office, and working in a dress shop, take up most of her spare time. ‘‘Chip’s’’ ambition is to make the most of her education. BERNICE J. CHESBROUGH “Of manners gentle, of affections mild.”’ Bernice is known to her friends by the nickname of ‘‘Bee.’’ During her three years in Leominster Senior High, Bernice has taken the Commercial Course. In her sophomore year she was a member of the hockey team. Since then she has kept busy, working after school. During her senior year she has been working at the New England Novelty Co. During her sophomore year she was a member of the Outdoor Sports Club. In her junior year she was secretary and treasurer of the Biology Club, while in her senior year she was a member of the International Club. As a sophomore she ushered at the pageant, ‘Liberty and Union.’ She was a member of the Junior and Senior Prom Committees. Bernice has an inter- esting hobby of collecting salt and pepper shakers. Her favorite sport is roller skating. Her greatest ambition is to be a hairdresser. ANTHONY CHIURRI “‘He’s armed without, that’s tnnocent within.’ Anthony, better known as “‘Tony’’ by his friends, has pursued the General Course for the past three years. He has been an active member of the Highway Safety Club and was on the Junior and Senior Prom Committees. In his leisure time he likes to drive and listen to the radio. His hobby is building model airplanes. Tony has risen at five o’clock every morning for the past three years, to deliver milk. He also works after school. After graduation he plans to enter Luscombe School of Aeronautics and later to enlist in the United States Air Corps. 2 ? DORIS M. COLLETTE “To every nobler virtue bred, And polished grace.”’ Doris has been enrolled in the Commercial Course during her entire three years. Her favorite sport is bicycle riding. English and History are her favorite subjects. She spends most of her time drawing, and reading; however, working after school has taken up much of her time. She has been on the Honor Roll for the past three years. She belonged to the Book Club when a Junior and to the Speech Club when a Senior. She was on the Publicity Committee for the Interclass Play Contest during her Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years. She belongs to the Fortnightly Club, enjoying an honorary membership. Doris hopes to work in an office after school, and her greatest ambition is to be a success at her job. RITA Y. COMEAU “She talked to me with smiles.” Rita, who is called ‘‘Frenchy’’ by some of her friends, has pursued the Com- mercial Course throughout her three years in high school. Her favorite subjects, as well as her most valuable ones, were shorthand and typing. During her three years in high school, she has made the Honor Roll. In her Senior year Rita was a member of the Speech Club. She was on the Refreshment Committee for the Senior Prom. Outside of school she belongs to the St. Jean’s Society. During part of her junior year and all during her senior year, Rita worked at Frye’s Ice Cream Parlor. Her favorite sports are roller skating and ice skating. As a hobby, Rita collects pennies. Her one ambition is to become an efficient secretary.