Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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ROLAND R. CAMIRE Really Reasonable Chap. Roland Robert Camire, who is called ‘‘Bugsie”’ by his friends, came into the world on that fateful day of December 18, 1925. Being of French parenthood, he attended St. Cecilia's Parochial School for the first eight years of his education. From there, he entered the junior high where he was enrolled in the Commercial Course and was a member of group 4. At present he is attending high school, where his name very frequently appears on the Honor Roll. His favorite subjects are typewriting and communications, in which he has attained a consistently good average. Roland's current hobby is part-time printing; later on, when present hostilities are ended, he plans to develop it into a full-time occupation. We are sure that he will be very successful in this undertaking. He has a stalwart character, a resourceful mind, and the dogged determination to faithfully execute any obligation or duty assigned to him. In school he has the appearance of being very shy; but, to his friends, he is very witty, and, all in all, he is a very congenial sort of fellow. The class of 1944 will long remember Roland Camire as one of the more intelligent members. RITA CAPOCCIAMA Really Good Company. Rita Gloria Capocciama, known to her pals as “Cappy,” was [ born in Fitchburg, March 2, 1927. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Capocciama. She attended the Noland School for eight years and attended B. F. Brown Junior High School for one year. She entered the Leominster Senior High School in her sophomore year. She has taken the Commercial Course. Her best subjects are shorthand and typing. English is next only to digest. She has made the Honor Roll in her freshman and junior years. phe has been a member of the SpeechiClube2, 3) and 4; a MAGNET Typist 2 and 3; and a member of the Press Club 4. Her hobbies are dancing, bowling, playing the piano, and going on hikes. Her favorite sports are skating and baseball. Her most memorable experience occurred when she played the piano over the radio. After she had played her piece the an- nouncer called for an encore. She didn't have an extra piece with her! What was she to do? Of course, anybody should know a piano player memorizes many pieces. So she just played a piece from memory. Before she left the studio, the announcer asked her to come back again in the future. MARY ANN CARCHIDI A Merry Child. : Mary Ann Carchidi, known as Ann by all her friends, has taken the Classical Course throughout her three years in high school. The subject she has liked most is Latin because she believes it has been most helpful to her vocabulary in English, and her study of other languages. Ann made the Second Honor Roll during her junior year. She was a member of the Sports Club during her sophomore and junior years and has participated in field hockey, sofiball, and basketball. Her favorite sports are football and bicycle riding. Her favorite hobbies are letter writing and playing the piano. She enjoys these equally well because she finds them good pastimes. Ann's ambition is to enter training at the Leominster Hospital this September. .The fact that she has spoken to different nurses and has learned of their achievements has influenced her in wanting to become a nurse; besides, this occupation interests her more than any other. The most outstanding characteristic about Ann is her pleasant personality.

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OSSIAN RUFUS BUTTERFIELD Our Rapid Boy. Perhaps you have noticed that tall, handsome senior wandering around the halls, running the movie projector in the assembly hall, or working on the O-46A. He is well know to all for his special activities and his friendliness to fellow pupils. Born on May 12, 1927, at 44 Bartlett Street, he has attended George Street and Field Grammar Schools, and Leominster Junior and Senior High Schools. He has always been an excellent student, and he is especially interested in scientific subjects. Aeronautics, physics, and chemistry are his favorite subjects. While making the Honor Roll every term, he has time for many extra-curricular activities. He has been a member of the French, Camera, and Ski Clubs; is a member of the MAGNET Staff; and is a technical sergeant in the Gremlin Club. Photography, electricity, and aviation are his hobbies. In his sophomore, junior, and senior years, he was elected chaplain in his homeroom. The part of Dr. Parmenter’ in the Senior Interclass Play was played by Ossian. Skiing is his favorite sport, but he also likes swimming and sailing. Besides working after school, “Rufus,’’ as he is known to his friends, is president of the Young People’s Fellowship of the Epis- copal Churches in Worcester County, an officer in the De Molay, a member of the C. A. P. Cadets, and assistant scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 2. He intends to join the Naval Air Corps after graduat- ing in June. IRENE CAIAZZI Intelligent and Courteous. Irene began her education at the age of seven at Lincoln School. Then she entered junior high and finally high school. She was an intelligent and outstanding member of all her classes at Lincoln School, and during all three years at junior high she was a member of group I. She was a frequent member of the Honor Roll there as well as in high school. She has taken the Commercial Course for the past three years, and her favorite subjects are shorthand and typing, in which she excels. Her classmates know that, as in past years, she is still an intelligent and much admired student. Her favorite pastime is reading novels, especially those written by Kathleen Norris. Bowling is the sport which she thinks is most enjoyable. After graduation, although still undecided, she plans to enter a business college to advance herself in shorthand and typing. She is especially eager to achieve the goal of becoming a private A secretary. If she works as diligently in the future as she has in , . the past she will positively reach this goal. JEAN SHIRLEY CAISSE ‘umpysiay suaas fof Jean Caisse, better known to her friends as “Jeanie,” was born April 10, 1927, in New York state. At the age of one she moved to Leominster where she has resided since. “Jeanie” received her education from three schoo’s in Leo- minster: Spruce Street, junior high, and senior high. “Jeanie” held an office in her homeroom during her sophomore year. She is business manager of THE MAGNET this year. She was on the Reception Committee for the Senior Prom. From the many subjects “Jeanie” has taken during her three years of the Commercial Course, she is able to pick one to be her favorite — typing. Whenever you attend a basketball game or a football game you will see “Jeanie” sitting with the other patriotic students of her school, ready to give Leominster a cheer if they need one. Jeanie,’ like many other girls of the senior class, has a hobby . of letter writing. During her high school career she has been employed by one of the local offices and has made a very good secretary. Jean has a very pleasant disposition, and you will always see a smile upon her face.

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REYNOLD CARON Rather Jaunty Cassanova. Reynold Caron, better known as ‘‘Sam,'’ was born in Leominster, October 25, 1926. His first five years were spent in happy chiid- hood. At the age of six he began school by entering George Street School. In the fifth and sixth grades he took part in school dramatics. From George Street School he went to Leominster Junior High. Here, until the ninth grade, Reynold was regarded as a quiet student. When he reached the ninth grade, his personality changed, and he began to attend more social activities. After graduation from the junior high he attended Leominster Senior High; here he is com- pleting his public school career. Among his many hobbies his favorites are swimming, fishing, and collecting records. Reynold has spent many of his summer vacations with his father, fishing in Maine. Although he regards himself as a good fisherman, it is yet to be proven. His record col- lection is a fine one of all modern music. Another one of his hob- bies is following name orchestras, and he sees all the bands that he possibly can. After graduating, Reynold intends to join the Merchant Mari- time Service or to go to college. ALFRED WILLIAM CARTER Robert Minds Coburn. Alfred William Carter was born in Leominster on February 14, 1927, and has lived in this city ever since. Like many other boys he started his education at the early age of five. He attended Bennett School, Priest Street School, Leominster Junior High School, and Leominster Senior High School. From the ninth grade throughout the twelfth year he has taken the Commercial Course. Typing has been his best liked subject during his three years in high school. He is known by his friends as “Al.” His favorite hobby is col- lecting stamps. He has a large variety of unusual stamps. During his sophomore year he was vice-president of Home- room 14. He was also frequently on the Honor Roll. His favorite sports are football, basketball and hockey. He was prevented from playing football because of an injury which occurred during spring practice. During his senior year he has worked at a defense factory where he is now a key-man. Although he has attended school, he has worked full time every week. He has still found time for study and entertainment. Upon graduation he plans to enlist in the United States Navy. rf a ROBERT CARTER, Jr. in the Leominster schools. Al Wins Companions. Robert Carter, Jr. was born on March 26, 1927. He was educated When Bob entered high school, he started on the road to college by taking the Classical Course. During his sophomore year he was a member of the Speech C ub where he served on many committees. In this year he went out for track and was also a member of the Student Cabinet. Later Bob was made manager of the football team. He has given up a great deal of his time to help out on extra school activities. ‘‘Pete’’ is a name he acquired some time ago and has kept for many years. Bob's hobby is collecting photographs, of which he has many. His favorite subject is algebra, and he is also fond of aeronautics. Skiing and swimming are his favorite sports. He is slightly over six feet tall, weighing 165 pounds. His jesting nature helps to make him good company. Bob is very much interested in aeronautical engineering. At present he works afternoons, driving a light truck. After gradua- tion he is planning to enter the Navy Air Corps.