Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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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.

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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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RALPH PETER BARTIMO Real Play Boy. Ee 2. Ralph was born April 24, 1926. He was nick-named ‘‘Bart’’ when he was a youngster, and Bart he has been ever since. He began raising and training racing-pigeons when he was twelve years old and kept up his interest in this hobby for four additional years. He had to drop this hobby when he entered high school because studies and activities occupied so much of his time. During this past year he has held office as Glee Club Librarian. Bart was the messenger boy in an assembly play presented by the Public Speaking Class in 1943. Perhaps his outstanding extra- curricular activity was being manager of the varsity football and baseball teams during his junior and senior years. He had the satisfaction of managing footballs teams which won the coveted victories over Fitchburg High both years. He played squad basket- ball for two years. During his junior year he was on the first squad B team to win over a Fitchburg Squad B in 25 years. This year Bart played on Squad A. the end to help Leominster High defeat its opponents. Bart can be found dancing at the Armory or Reipas Club on Saturday nights. He has the keen and glad eye for the many lovely girls who live on The Terrace. DAVID BATTYE Drops Fancy Baskets. David was born in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. David, known by his friends as ‘Dave’, has been very active in school activities. He has always attended the Leominster Public Schools, having begun his education at Bennett School. He has always taken. the Classical Course and considers English and physics to be his most valuable subjects. His interest in sports has included football, baseball, track, and basketball. Dave was a member of track team in his sophomore year. He has been one of the outstanding members of the basket- ball team for the past two seasons. Dave's hobbies are many; a few of them include archery, horse back riding, swimming, sailing, dancing, hunting, and fishing. He has been an instructor at various Y.M.C.A. Camps throughout Connecticut during the last few summers. In his sophomore year he was president of the Biology Club, and a homeroom officer. In his junior and senior years he has been a member of the Lunch Room Committee, Sing Commitiee, and Sophomore Party Committee. He was also an usher at the Interclass Play Contest and a member of the Senior Prom Committee. Re ; LORRAINE BEAUDOIN Likes Dance Bands. Lorraine Beaudoin was born in the city of Leominster, Massa- chusetts, on December 10, 1926. Her education has been acquired through the schools of Leominster. She attended the Saint Cecilia's Parochial School for eight years, the junior high school for one year, and the senior high school for three years. Lorraine has pursued the Commercial Course throughout her three years in high school. During her school years, she has been in several activities. In her sophomore year, she became a typist for the Press Club. Typing, incidentally, is her favorite subject. As a senior she has been an active member of the Speech Club. Because of her scholastic standing, she was made a junior member of the Fortnightly Club. Outside of school, Lorraine belongs to the well-known Saint Jean’s Degree Team. At present, she is employed at the Great American Plastics Company as a general office worker. Lorraine's favorite out-of-school pastimes are dancing, attend- as: ing the movies, and bowling. She enjoys listening to popular records by famous band leaders. Her favorite band leader is Vaughn Monroe.