Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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ROSE CELLI Rosie's Most Courteous. “Rosey” was born in Leominster, December 22, 1926. She is no more than five feet three inches tall, with sparkling brown eyes, long, dark, curling eyelashes, a pleasant smile, and a becoming hair-do. Her most outstanding characteristics are her cheerful disposition and her friendly manner. Frank Sinatra and Glenn Miller are Rosey's idols. She spends many an evening beside the radio, listening to her favorite singer and her next favorite orchestra, Harry James’, because of the fact that Glenn Miller is now in the service. In Rosey’s thick scrap- book you'll find every picture every taken of Frank Sinatra. In her spare minutes she cuts out Frank Sinatra clippings, bangs on the piano, or reads the latest Downbeat” or “Charm”. She also enjoys football, hockey, swimming, and tennis. The Sons of Italy Girls’ Club has Rose listed as a very active nember. She is very conscientious about her school work, as is shown by the fact that her name appears frequently on the Second Honor Roll. Latin is her favorite subject, with Italian a close second. Rose has pursued the Classical Course in preparation for her career as a nurse, which will begin at the Leominster Hospital soon after her graduation from high school. WILLIAM CHASE Willie Wins Chisholm. William Chase, or ‘Bill,’ as most of his friends call him, is one of the most popular members of our class. Bill was born on July 18, 1925, in Millbury, Massachusetts, but moved to Leominster before entering school and has always a ttended the Leominster public schools. Liking all his subjects, especially chemistry and algebra, Bill has been on the Third Honor Roll several times. Always a proficient sportsman, Bill has participated in varsity football and baseball, besides competing in interclass baseball and basketball. Some of his other extra-curricular activities have been MAGNET and Speech Clubs; he was also on the Senior Prom Publicity Committee. Besides all this he has been the vice-president of his homeroom during his junior and senior years. Because of his exceptional skill in public speaking he was chosen as chairman of the Speech Contest in his last year and certainly brought out his good speaking qualities in this position. Outside of school he works for his father, a photographer, and in his spare time he either plays baseball, his favorite sport, or goes to the movies, which he also enjoys. After graduation he hopes to become a naval pilot or a professional chemist. All of Bill's friends know that, whatever he does, he will meet with success. GILDA GRACE CHIUMENTO Gil’s Got Charm. Gilda Chiumento, better known as Jill, has taken the Classical Course for three years. During her high school years, Jill has never failed to make the Second Honor Roll. She has been an active member of the Speech Club in addition to being an Honorary Junior member of the Fortnightly Club. Jill has also belonged to the Girls’ Sports Club and has participated in basketball, soft ball, field hockey, and volley ball. She received her high school letters and numerals while a sophomore. She served on the Decoration Committee of the Junior and Senior Proms in her junior and senior years. During these years, Jill has been employed afternoons by the Tilton and Cook Company. Her hobby is seeing famous bandleaders and collecting their autographs. She also enjoys swimming and basketball. Her favorite pastime is dancing. In all her three years in high school, her best-liked subjects have been English, biology, and chemistry. Jill's most memorable experience, and the event she enjoyed most, was the Senior Prom. Although still uncertain about which college she wishes to attend, Jill is planning to further her studies in the field of chemistry.

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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.

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MICHELANGELO A. CICCONE Mike Always Charms. On June 30, 1926, a beautiful bouncing baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ciccone. His parents named him Michelangelo, but he is now called “Mike” for short. As the years passed, the boy entered grammar school and graduated from the junior high school; this June he will be graduated from the Leominster High School. Although Mike hasn't been on the honor roll, he does very well in his studies, his favorite subject being aeronautics. He is very much inter- ested in flying, and he wants to enlist in the Army Air Corps when he grad- uates. In the past few years he has gone out for both football and track. Besides going to school and going out for these sports he has been able to work at the DuPont Viscoloid Company. Somehow, he has also managed to follow his hobby, bicycling. This hobby helped him a great deal when he went out for football and track. Mike can sometimes be seen bicycling toward the airport on a clear, sunshiny Sunday afternoon. . He is both a good scholar and an athlete ; therefore, he should go far in the Army Air Corps. NINA M. CIPROTTI None May Complain. Nina M. Ciprotti, better known to her many friends, through her pleasing personality, as ‘‘Chip,’’ has taken the Commercial Course throughout her three years in high school. In her sophomore year, she was a member of the Speech Club, Band, and Sports Club. In her junior year, she was a member of the Band, and of the MAGNET Staff. Chip was a drum majorette for the Leominster High School Band. She has ushered at various school events. In her senior year she was a member of the Press Club and was assistant business manager of the MAGNET. She has participated in the sports of field hockey, volley ball, soft ball, and basketball. She enjoys all outdoor sports, especially swimming and “bike” riding. Her best liked subjects are shorthand and English. Her favorite movie team is Cary Grant and Larraine Day. In the afternoon, Chip works at the Boston Confectionery Store. Her most memorable experience was the night of the Junior Prom. Chip plans to enter Becker's Junior College next fall. Her ambition is to make the most of her education. ALTON COLE All His Clothes! Alton Cole, more commonly known as Al, came from Worcester to enter the Leominster School System in the eighth grade. He has always pursued the Classical Course. The subjects he has enjoyed most are history and chemistry. Al has always been very active in class activities; notably, he has been secretary of the Junior Class and a member of the Junior and Senior Prom Committees. Because of injuries, Al was unable to participate in varsity sports. However, he was able to play interclass baseball, basketball, and track, during his three years at Leominster High School. During his senior year, Al became a member of the Press Club and has played an active part in the club. Outside of school he spends much of his spare time horseback- riding. The rest of his spare time is spent in scouting. For the past six years he has been active with scout troops, and for a time he was scoutmaster of Troop One. Upon graduation Al hopes to enter the United States Army Air Corps.