Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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Edward Mullan Class Of fice rs. : Margaret Russell . de Doris Bourvous

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Of War and Peac e IS SGOL— DI “Ense petit placidam sub liberate quietem” —‘With the sword she seeks peace under liberty.” Did you know, classmates, that the pre- ceding quotation is the motto of the Common- wealth of Massachusetts? Mottos are often not very pertinent. Ours, however, concerns us directly, for it describes what we are about to do. Very soon, most of us will be fighting for peace in the armed services of our country, or on the production front. It is important to us that we are going to fight for peace rather than for a madman’s insatiable desire for power. It matters that instead of being considered machines for the propagation and enforcement of military dictatorship, as Japanese soldiers and factory workers are, we shall fight for peace. Should fate decree that some of our class- mates lay down their lives so that we can reach our goal, we will never feel that they have died in vain, as surely the Italians must, who have nothing to gain, no matter how the tide of battle turns. When I say we are going to fight for peace, I don’t mean the temporary type of armistice which followed the last conflict. Our idea of peace includes freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. It’s up to us to win that peace, Class of ’43! M. F. =i 9 hie

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Edward B. Mullan “4 king’s son ahead of them, showing them the way.” We expect great things of Eddie Mullan, the president of our class. His high school career has been full of activity, especially sports. He was one of our mighty football players for three years, as well as a participant in inter- class basketball and interclass track. Besides being elected president of the Senior Class during his last year, he was secretary of his home room. His active participation on the Senior Prom Committee contributed much to its success. We all remember Eddie’s comical port- rayal of Bagshot, the highwayman in the Senior Play. To aid the War Stamp and Bond sales, Eddie gave several pep talks during assemblies. It will be a sad day for our enemies when, after graduation, Eddie becomes a gunner in the Army Air Corps. Barbara M. Damon “A quicker hand to act intelligence.” The secretary of our class, “Barb” Damon, was one of our most active members. Of all her interests, the Press Club was her favorite. She joined this organization when she was a sopho- more; in her senior year, she became editor- in-chief. Her weekly sports column was very popular. Because she wrote about sports, anyone might guess that she also enjoyed participating in them. She played field hockey, basketball, volleyball, and softball. She was the president of the Girls’ Sports Club during her sophomore year. Other clubs in which “Barb” held mem- bership were the French Club and Ski Club. She was, also, a Magnet member, sophomore year. As a junior, “Barb” was a Cabinet Repre- sentative. She served as chairman of the War Stamp and Bond Committee. In addition, she was an honor student throughout her high school career. With her ability and ambition, “Barb” will undoubtedly make her mark at Mt. Holyoke College, which she plans to enter in the fall. Margaret Russell “Vou are the link that binds us all.’ Peggy Russell, who had the unusual honor of being elected vice president of her class for two years, leaves L. H. S. with fond memories of three busy years. She ventured into many fields of endeavor, including athletics, dramatics, publications, and music. She played both basketball and field hockey in her sophomore year. When a junior, she was a Magnet member. Sophomore and senior years, she belonged to the Choral Club. While a senior, Peggy held the office of vice president in the Girls’ Glee Club and in her homeroom. We all recall the charming manner in which she spoke the prologue at the Senior Class Play. Working on Prom Committees, Peggy again displayed her class spirit. Her many duties didn’t prevent her being an honor student. She is going to be a secretary. We know that she will meet with great success. Doris L. Bourgoin “The charm of your presence shall lure ” Us. Graduation for Doris Bourgoin, known as “Dotty,” will mark the termination of three very busy years. Sports interest Dot very much; therefore she played field hockey, basketball, softball, and volley ball in her sophomore and junior years. She captained field hockey and basketball teams. Her liking for sports led her to become cheerleader, a position which she executed very enthusiastically. Without Dotty’s cheering them on, our team might not have won so many games. Dotty was a member of the Speech Club, the Press Club, the French Club. and the Bowling Club, as well as a member of the Student Cabi- net for three years. She was its secretary during her senior year. Her sophomore and senior years found her an efficient class treasurer. Prom Committees received her aid. Dotty leaves L. H. S. to enter a business college and to become a medical secretary. =i 1 lle