Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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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.

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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

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RUSSELL R. COOK “The gentleman tn word and deed.” ‘“Russ’’ or ‘‘Cookie,’’ as he is better known, has taken the Classical Course throughout his three years in high school. He has been president of the Stamp Club, member of the bowling Club, of which he has the record single string i++ and three string total 351. He has also taken part in the Sophomore Pageant, joint concerts, brass ensemble and quartet. He is librarian in the band, in which he has been a trumpet player for five years, having played while he was in junior high. “‘Cookie’’ was usher at both the Graduation and Reception and was on tne Prom Committees in his junior and senior years. His hobby is stamp collecting, and he spec.alizes in unused United States stamps. Outside of school he is treasurer of the y.P.t. at St. Mark’s Church, holder of the Blue Honor Key, and Past Master Councilor of Leominster Chapter, Order of DeMolay. ““Russ’’ has worked with Civil Engineer William P. Ray the past two summers. RUTH E. COSSEBOOM ‘She's spotless as the tlowering thorn.” Ruth, better known to her friends as ‘“‘Ruthy,’’ has taken the Commercial Course curing her three years in high schooi. She was an usher at the Sophomore Pageant ‘Liberty and Union.’’ In her junior year she was a member of the art club and head typist of the Press Club. She was a member of the Art Club and of the Glee Club, and was senior assistant editor of the Press Club in her senior year. She was on the Decoration Committee for both the Junior and Senior Proms. Her name has appeared on the Honor Roll every year. As a hobby, ‘‘Ruthy”’ saves pictures of movie stars and clippings that have to do with school events. She has had some experience working in various offices. She enjoys all sports, but swimming is her favorite. Upon graduation she would like to become a private secretary. KENNETH J. CUMMINGS “In wit a man; simplicity, a child.” Kenneth James Cummings Jr., for short is called Bert. His greatest ambition is to become a successful business man. In his sophomore year he helped backstage for the successful play “Liberty and Union.’ During his three years he has taken part in interclass basketball 2, 3, 4; baseball 2, 3, 4; track 4. When he entered the high school, he started out with the Commercial Course; later he transferred to the General. Ken plans to attend Cushing Academy when he ends high school. Among other things he has served on the Traffic Committee. His hobbies are collecting baseball and bandleaders’ pictures. Kenneth worked on a farm, and, later, in the First National Store. His favorite sports are baseball and football. Outside of school Kenneth is a member of the Comets A. A. His most memorable experience was taking part in the class fight of '41. Kenneth thinks that Human Relations is the most important subject to him. IRENE J. CUNNINGHAM “Tam now well known.” Irene, who is nicknamed ‘‘Rennie’’ by her classmates, has studied the Commercial Course throughout her three years in school. Her greatest ambition is to become a secretary. For three years she has participated in activities of the Speech Club. In her first year in this school, she had a part in the pageant ‘Liberty and Union.”’ Her hobbies are numerous; she enjoys collecting a variety of colorful handkerchiefs. She also has another collection —- menus from the dining places she has visited. While in high school she was employed by the W. T. Grant Co. Her favorite sports are swimming and skating. She also enjoys watching football games. Outside of school, she is a member of the Y.P.R.U. The subject she has most valued throughout her high school career is English. She is undecided what she will do after school is out. JOHN J. CURLEY “His best companions, innocence and health.” John Curley, or to most of the students of Leominster High School, ‘‘Doc’’ or ‘Curl,’ is pursuing the Classical Course. He was rather active in sports during the three years at high school, playing football three years and receiving two letters for playing this sport, plus two letters in baseball and one in basketball. Between these regular school sports, he found time to take part in the inter-mural hockey league formed at the high school. Of all these sports, football is his favorite, with hockey a close second. Next year he plans to enter a prep school, but he has not, as yet, decided which one is preferable. On most Saturdays you can find him working in Brockleman’s Market, either on the meat or vegetable counter. “‘Curl’’ in his sophomore year was president of his home room, and a member of the student cabinet. In his jwiior year he was elected president of his class. “‘Curl’s’’ most memorable experience in his three years at high school was the Senior Prom.