Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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ELEANOR ELIZABETH APPLETON Engages Everyone's Attention. Eleanor Elizabeth Appleton, better known as ‘‘Appie”’ or ''Ellie”, was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, on June 22, 1926. She attended school in Watertown, New York; Pawtucket, Rhode Island; Attleboro, Massachusetts; and North Attleboro, Massachusetts. Since she has been in high school, she has engaged in many school activities. For three years she was a member of the band, in which she proved her ability to twirl the baton and beat the drum. In her senior year she was a member of the Choral Club and took part in assemblies. Committees for the junior proms received her aid. Outside of school Ellie is a member of the Rainbow girls, in which she is drill leader. Her favorite sport is baseball, and she attends many big league games. Her hobbies are collecting records and traveling during her school vacations. She will be remembered for her friendly attitude towards her schoolmates and for her humorous ways. Eleanor is envied by many girls for her beautiful hair. After graduation she intends to continue with her secretarial work and then join the Spars. RENA BACA Erlinda Rena Baca, better known to us as “Rena”, is a new- comer to our fair city and school this year. Rena was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, January 28, 1926. She attended kindergarten in Albuquerque, but later her parents moved to Secorro, New Mexico, where Rena attended the Mt. Carmel Convent for three years. After completing the third grade, she attended the Secorro Public School for five years. Then she attended the Secorro High School through her junior year. While she was in the Secorro High School, she had the honor of being the junior class treasurer. She was also on the Second Honor Roll that year. Rena was chosen to be the drum majorette of the high school band while she was there. She moved to Leominster in the summer of 1943, and she was very much impressed with quaint old New England. When she entered L. H.S. we liked her at once. We envied her “smooth” tan, shiny black hair, flashing brown eyes, and her smooth accent. Perhaps the greatest reason of all why ‘we girls’ envy her so much is the dainty diamond which she wears on her third finger, left hand. Her ambition after graduation is to excel in the art of ‘’good- housekeeping’, for she will need it in the future as “Mrs.” - - -. ELIZABETH BAER Elizabeth Baer was born in the city of West Roxbury, Massachu- setts, on January 2, 1927. Elizabeth, called ‘‘Betty’’ by her many friends, took the Classical Course in her sophomore year, but changed to the Commercial Course in her junior year and senior year. She has been an active member of the Choral Group as well as of the Glee Club. While in her freshman year she had a leading part in the operetta ‘Daniel Boone’. As her favorite subject is typing she has done a consider- able amount of typing for the MAGNET. In her junior year she took part in the Junior Play, entitled ‘New School For Wives’ and exhibited such a talent for acting that she was awarded Honorable Mention. In her senior year, she served on the Reception Com- mittee for the Senior Prom. Her afternoons after school are spent at the Whitney Carriage Company, where she is employed as a general office worker. Outside of school and work, much of her time is spent attending the theatres and dances. She is a member of the Youth Fellowship of the Methodist Church and an active member of that choir. Among her many hobbies she is particularly interested in the creation of new hair styles. Throughout her high school career, Betty has taken part a great number of times in the Thursday morning “Sings” and

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MARJORIE JEAN ANDERSON Many Jumps Ahead. Marjorie Anderson, who is known as “Marge”, was born in Clinton, Massachusetts, on March 16, 1926. Marge is a girl of great dependability and responsibility. While still in her junior year, she was chosen to work in the city accountant’s office. Throughout her school years, she has been active in various clubs. Marge has been a constant member of the Orchestra, Glee Club, and Choral Club. She has appeared in the Joint Concert and in the Operetta given by the Glee Club. In her junior year, she was chosen to usher at the Senior Reception. In her last two years of school, she was on the Invitation Committee for the proms. However, her activities did not stop at school. In her junior year, Marge was elected vice-president of the Christian Endeavor at the Pilgrim Congregational Church, and then in her senior year she was elected president. She holds the highest position, that. of Worthy Advisor, in the Order of Rainbow for Girls in the local Fitchburg assembly. These extra-curricular activities have not kept Marge off the Honor Roll. She also finds time to study music, which is her hobby. Although she is undecided about the future, we can be sure that she will make a place for herself in the business world. GEORGE ANTONIO Genial, Jovial Athlete. George has taken the Classical Course at the Leominster High School. During these three years his name has frequently appeared on the First or Second Honor Roll. George considers history to be his most valuable subject. His sporting activities include football, track, baseball, and interclass basketball. Outside of school George enjoys bowling and hockey. In his sophomore year he was one of the few members of his class to win his track letter. He specialized in the dash and broad jump. George was the secretary of his homeroom in his sophomore year, and in his senior year he had the honor of being elected to the Student Cabinet. He was also a member of the Speech Club in his sophomore year. His afternoons are spent working at the Star Manufacturing Company. Upon graduation, he plans to enter the College of the Holy Cross. ANTHONY “CHALK” ANTONUCCI All American Athlete. Anthony A. Antonucci, better known as “Chalk” to his friends, was born January 26, 1926. Chalk has received his education in the Leominster Public Schools. After graduating from junior high in 1941, he entered the senior high school in the fall as a sophomore. That year he went out for football, basketball, and baseball, receiving letters in all of these sports. In football he was a star. Chalk scored the lone touchdown for Leominster, when they played Fitchburg in 1941. He continued to be a star in all sports as the years went on. He was chosen honorary co-captain of the 1943 football team by his fellow players. Being highly interested in sports, he collects sport articles, of which he has many. Chalk was elected homeroom president in his sophomore, junior, and senior years. His name appears frequently. on the Second Honor Roll. Chalk’s outstanding characteristic is his great executive ability, which has shown itself in his field of sport.

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FRANK LOUIS BAKER Friendly Likeable Boy. . Frank Louis Baker was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, August 13, 1926. He received his education in the Leominster public schools, starting at Pierce Street School, then entering junior high, and later, the senior high. Frank's favorite subject is biology. He is interested in herbs and their growth. He was the secretary and treasurer of the Biology Club. His nickname is Louigi. Louigi's” pastimes are cooking, trapping, and bicycling. He enjoys cooking most of all and likes to prepare original dishes— highly spiced with herbs. Frank hopes to go to the Alcan Highway and, when he gets close to the draft age, to join the Navy. When Frank isn’t enjoying himself at the Leominster Service- men’s Club, he is usually working at the Horn Supply Company, or in the Leominster cafeteria, preparing food for the students. When the war is over, Frank hopes to become an executive in a life insurance company as he has the ability to meet people easily and introduce himself likewise. LUCILLE BARBOUR Loves Anything Beautiful. Lucille Barbour, better known to her school chums as ''Cille”, was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on September 25, 1926. She entered the Edgerely School in Fitchburg at the age of five and remained there six years. Then for one year she attended Fitchburg Teachers’ College Junior High School; whence she trans- ferred to Brandsireet Avenue School in Revere, Massachusetts. When she was a freshman her parents moved to Leominster; con- sequently she attended Leominster Junior High School, and in her sophomore year came to our Leominster High School. Again Lucille moved, this time to Waltham, Massachusetts. She attended Wal- tham High School one year, but she was fortunate enough to come back to Leominster High School for her senior year. The class which Lucille has enjoyed most throughout her school years is public speaking; she also likes the French period, where she feels at ease. Her hobbies are collecting records and keeping scrapbooks composed of souvenirs which have been given to her by friends, and souvenirs of places where she has been. Last but not least she likes to spend all her spare time eating strawberry jam. Lucille likes to participate in all sports, but her favorites are swimming, dancing and skating. JOSEPH BARKER Just Won't Budge. Joseph Barker entered the Leominster Hicgh School, September 8, 1941, when he was fifteen years of age. In his sophomore year he was a member of the football squad. Although he was only a sophomore, he saw considerable action against invasion teams. In his junior year Joe was a reliable reserve and was called many times to help the regulars. When he became a senior, Joe was regular tackle, and because of his stability he was often referred to as ‘Stonewall’ Barker. Joseph has taken the General Course during his high school career. During his senior year he has taken basic mathematics and other courses which will be of great help to him in later life. Although Joe likes hunting, his main interest is sports. He makes it his hobby to collect pictures of all important athletes. Joe Barker, sometimes called Bud, is a well known figure around the school. His red hair and big frame are always notice- able no matter where he is. Joe is a boy who knows what he wants out of life, and he is determined to get it.