Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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GRACE CURRY “And she’s two glancing, sparkling eyes.” Grace Laura Curry, better known as “‘Maizie’’ or ‘“Twinkie’’ by her friends, has taken the General Course for the past three years. She was a member of the Sports Club in her sophomore year and of the Biology Club in her junior year; she was also on the Junior and Senior Prom Committees. Her hobby is collecting buttons and ear rings of all kinds. For the past few years Grace has been an employee of the Commonwealth Plastic Co. and E. B. Kingmen’s. Her favorite sports are swimming and dancing. After graduation she plans to enter the Leominster Hospital as a student nurse. CONCETTA M. DANDINI “She strove the neighborhood to please.”’ Concetta, better known as “‘Connie,’’ has taken the Commercial Course. She has been on the Honor Roll every year. During her sophomore year she had the leading role in the pageant “‘Liberty and Union.’’ Concetta was an active member of Speech Club and Press Club. Outside of school she is Venerable in the Sons of Italy Girls’ Junior Lodge. After school hours she is employed in an office. Her ambition is to become a private secretary. She enjoys all outdoor sports, especially swimming and skating. Her hobby is reading about famous people. She was on the Music Cuo:mittee for the Senior Prom. As yet she has no plans for the future, but she hopes to enter a business school. KATHLEEN M. DARCY “Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.” Kathleen, or ‘“‘Kay’’ as everyone calls her, has taken the Commercial Course during her three years in Leominster High School. Her activities in school have included membership in the Speech Club and the Biology Club. During her junior year she played hockey, basketball, and volley ball and became a member of the newly-formed Tennis Club. Kay served on both Junior and Senior Prom Committees. While in her junior year she acted as usher at the Senior Reception and also at the Interclass Play Contest. Her favorite sports include swimming, skating, bowling, and dancing. After graduation Kay expects to enter Burdett College. Her ambition is to become an executive secretary. RICHARD DE CAROLIS “His pity gave ere charity began.” Richard De Carolis is known to all his friends as Dick. He has been taking the General Course during his senior year. His favorite subject is History. He is a member of the Speech Club, and ushered at the Graduation Reception of the Class of ‘41. Dick was very active in interclass hockey 1, 2, and basketball 1, 2, 3; and he managed the football team 1, 2. Outside of school, Dick belongs to the Comet A. A. and is a very active member of the basketball team. He works after school at the Lubin Clothing Company, and expects to take up salesmanship and advertising when he is graduated. FRANK DEL GUIDICE “E’en his failings leaned to virtue’s side.’ ? Frankie, in his three years at the Leominster High School, has taken the Classical Course. His favorite sports are swimming, hockey, and football. A hobby that he actively enjoys is collecting recordings of famous swing bands. The subject he enjoyed most was Latin, which he has studied for four years. The events he enjoyed were the weekly sings, in which he participated with enthusiasm.

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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.

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JOHN F. DE LIBERO ‘‘An unerring standard of taste.” John Francis De Libero, for short, is called ‘‘Delib.’’ His greatest ambitions are to be a landscape artist and a great musician. He belonged to the band in his sophomore year. His greatest trrumph came when he was awarded the part of Benjamin Franklin in the Sophomore Pageant of 1940. He has taken the General Course for three years. He plans to enter the Boston Conservatory of Music and a school for landscaping. He has worked in the tardy office. His hobbies are playing in an orchestra, and photography. During high school he has worked at the Mutual Co-op Store. His favorite sports are swimming, fishing, hunting, skiing, pool, hiking. He belongs to the Cozy Couch Den. The most memorable expericnce he had was the Senior Reception of 1941. His favorite subject during his high school career was Chemistry. RACHEL A. DELISLE “Her hatr ts like the curling mist.” Rachel DeLisle’s greatest ambition is to be a dental hygienist. She plans to go to Westbrook Junior College and then further her studies at Forsythe Dental School in Boston. Rachel has been a prominent member of the Magnet staff during all her three years in high school. In her senior year she was made circulation manager. She was also vice-president of the French Club and head typist for the Press Club. She has been a constant member of the Honor Koll. She ushered at Parent's Night Senior Reception, Junior and Senior Proms and worked in the office. She was also chosen cheer leader. Outside of school she was a member of the St. Cecile’s Girls’ Degree Team. SAM DELLA CHIARE “Those healthful sports that graced the peaceful scene.” Sam Della Chiare for short is called ‘‘“Samma Della.’’ His greatest ambition is to be a sports commentator. He took part in the Sophomore Pageant in 1939. He has taken part in baseball and basket ball. He went out for football but had to quit on account of his knee. He studied the General Course. During his sophomore year he was elected vice-chairman of Room 13. He plans to enter W orcester Trade School after graduation. His favorite hobby is to collect pictures of all sports. During high school he worked in the bowling alleys. His favorite sports are baseball, basketball, and football. His most memorable experience while in high school was the class fight. His favorite subjects are English and Human Relations. The event that he enjoyed most was dancing in the gym after lunch. FRANK S. DE PASQUALE “He gained no title and he lost no friend.” Frank De Pasquale was born in Leominster on September 8, 1925. He is called “Frankie’’ by his friends. His greatest ambition is to become a state trooper. He was a member of Squad B in his sophomore year and a member of the varsity basketball team in his junior year. He has also achieved letters in baseball, and, in his senior year, a letter and sweater for football. He has made the second Honor Roll only once. In his sophomore year Frank was made class president. Frankie is also a member of the Leominster Carbarn Boys’ Club. He is studying the General Course and hopes to enlist in the U. S. Navy after graduation. His hobbies include basketball, football, baseball, swimming, and skating. While in school he worked in the Standard Tool Company. He believes that Physics was of most value to him and the class fight the most enjoyable event of the year. ARLENE C. DESMOND “Her smile was like a summer morn.” Arlene is better known as “‘Dizzy.’’ Throughout her three years in Leominster High School she has taken the Commercial Course. She has belonged to the Magnet, Sports Club and Bowling Club. Her activities in school included numerous sports; such as, basketball, field hockey, volley ball, softball, and bowling. Her favorite sport is basketball. She has made either first or second Honor Roll every term. Arlene's greatest ambition is to be a private secretary or a physical training in- structor. Besides going to school, she is the bookkeeper for the Goodhue Printing Company and a waitress at the Boston Confectionary. She has bowled for other clubs beside the school. She is a member of the Fortnightly Club. The subjects which have been most beneficial to her are shorthand and typewriting. She liked taking dictation from Mr. Davis best of all.