Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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DOROTHY IRENE ALLAIN “T’ll Follow You.” Dorothy Allain, known betier to her friends simply as “Dot”, was born on September 13, 1927, in Leominster, and has spent her entire life here. Her elementary education was received at St. Cecilia’s Parochial School and in the Leominster Junior High School. Dot is known especially for her pleasant way of being comical, her readiness to take a dare, and her helpfulness to those in trouble. Dot has taken the Commercial Course throughout her entire high school career. Her name appears frequently on the Honor Roll. . . not so often that she is termed a book worm, but she holds her own. Her program allows such extra-curricular activities as the French Club and the Speech Club. “All work and no play”, so they say, ‘makes Jack a dull boy.” Dot is taking no chances. She roller skates, goes bowling, and ices skates. Her favorite sport, however, is swimming. Dot has a favorite orchestra, too. Yes, you guessed it, Harry James. Her favorite vocalist is Bob Eberly. As yet, Dot is undecided about what the future will have in store for her; but we know that she will meet with success. MABELLE SPRING APPLETON “Can’t Help Singing.” One day when ‘’Belle” was very young she was born. (This fact can ke attested to by records on file at Whitinsville, Massachusetts.) Her formal education started in Watertown, New York; continued in Pawtucket, Rhode Island; Attleboro, Massachusetts; and, finally, Leominster Massachusetts. As the only red head in the Senior Class, Belle holds a very important position. Even as a mere sophomore she revealed speaking ability, and as a member of the Speech Club she took part in the annual Recital Night program. In her junior year, Belle joined the business staff of the MAGNET as Assistant Subscription Manager. Tennis and bicycling are Belle’s favorite sports, and during the summer she can be seen either at the Country Club courts or out riding towards Lunenburg. ; One of her favorite pastimes is seeing the Red Sox go to town at Fenway Park. Belle has done a lot in the way of extra activities—in fact, because ef an assembly last January she can give anyone who desires them the vital statistics concerning the number of light bulbs on the ceiling of the assembly hall. Belle hopes that she will be able to join the American Red Cross Medical Social Workers in their efforts towards the rehabilitation of returned wounded soldiers. SAMUEL CLARK APPLETON “Sam, You Made the Pants Too Long.”’ “Sam”, or Appie'’ as he is called by his friends, was born November 2, 1926. Before coming to L. H. S. he received his education at George Street School and at junior high school. Clark took the College Course and really went to town with his math. His favorite subjects are chemistry and algebra. After school hours we would frequently find “Appie’” beating it out with his drums. He is quite the drummer, and at one time had his own jazz band. He had a swell theme song called Tuxedo Junction”. Clark is an excellent swimmer, likes to play basketball, baseball and touch football during gym periods. His pet aversion is women. He claims he can live without them, but only time will tell. Unfortunately, Clark couldn't stay for graduation exercises because Uncle Sam couldn't wait. At present he is receiving his boot training at Sampson, N. Y., but, if we know Clark's ability to get ahead, he won't be a boot for long. Good Luck, Sailor!

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LUCY BARBARA ANGELINI “And the Angels Sing.”’ Lucy, otherwise known to her friends as “Ange”, has taken the General ‘Course throughout her three years in high school. In her sophomore and junior years, she was a member of the Sports Club and participated in many sports; such as, wolley ball, softball, and basketball. She is interested in all sports, especially swimming and skating. Lucy’s hobby is collecting pictures of band leaders. Her favorite band- leader is Louie Prima. Betty Grable and Humphrey Bogart are her favorite movie stars. The subject she likes best is typewriting. You will find her wherever there’s music, because she enjoys dancing more than anything else. Most of Lucy's time is spent working and writing to service men. After finishing high school, Lucy would like to work in an office. PHYLLIS VERONICA ANGELINI “You're Wonderful.”’ Phyllis Angelini, alias Phyl, is the MAGNET Advertising Manager. She has done a great deal to help with the publication of this yearbook by collecting glossies and sending them to the printer. Thanks to Phyllis and a few friends, we are all here in this book. In addition to this club activity, she studies Italian and bookkeeping. Italian is spoken at her home on South Street, and she enjoys it very much. Another activity that is “tops’’ with Phyllis is dancing. This ties in with her favorite hobby, which is collecting recordings of all the popular songs by famous musicians. We believe that Phyllis holds one of the most interesting collections of any student in Leominster High School. During the summer months she spends her time bicycle riding. Phyllis has a pleasing personality. She is always ready to help someone even though she is sometimes pressed for time herself. Her friendly smile and obliging manner are her two outstanding characteristics. After knowing Phyllis for a few minutes anyone would agree that she really is a “pal” indeed. She has made the Honor Roll many times in the past and has taken the Commercial Course in her four years of high school. She believes in being fully prepared to take over an office job. Best of luck to you, Phyllis. ANTHONY ANTONUCCI “Semper Paratus’’ “Babe” Antonucci is one of the most outstanding personalities of the class of 1945. After he left Lancaster Street School, Babe went to junior high, where his potentialities for leadership showed up for the first time. Anthony was elected president of junior high when he was in the ninth grade. Since then, Babe has been called forth a number of times to lead his classmates. In his junior year in high school he was again elected presidents of his class, while at the same time he excelled in football, basketball, and a tough curriculum. Besides all this, Babe found enough spare time to blow his trumpet in the L. H. S. orchestra. This senior, with his keen mind and winning ways, will certainly find happiness and success in the coming years. Here’s wishing lots of luck to one grand kid.

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MARY LOUISE AMADIO “My Buddy.” Mary, who is better known to most of her friends as ‘’Mae,’’ made an unobtrusive entrance into this noisy world . .. seventeen years ago, Sep- tember -30, 1927, to be precise. She is one of our most ambitious seniors in the Classical Course. Her name has been frequently found on the Second Honor Roll. In her sophomore year Mary was a member of the Red Cross Service Club and also of the Speech Club for a short while. During her junior year she was chosen to become an Honorary Member of the Fortnightly Club. This year she was made chairman of the Senior Motto Committee. ........ As most of her classmates will tell you, she excels in the field of English and admits that it is her favorite subject. Outside of school Mary has an unusual hobby of collecting the latest fashions in clothes. She likes nice clothes. I believe that is why she took this up as a hobby. On any warm day during the spring or summer you are sure to find Mae at some lake, swimming, or at Monoosncck Club, playing tennis. These two are her favorite sports. Every afternoon after school you see Mary hurrying down the street to her work at Carroll's Cut Rate. This is an ideal type cf wark for her because of her pleasing personality. She plans to enter some Teachers’ College next fall, and we are sure that she will succeed in any field she undertakes. ROBERT KENNEY BAKER “With His Head in the Clouds.”’ Ken,” as he is known by most of his friends, was born on June 29, 1927. Because of his interest in civic affairs, he has been elected to the Student Cabinet each year. During his senior year he had the honor to become the President of his Cabinet. Ken's talent as a singer was discovered when he and two members of his class formed an organization called the “Smudge Pots’’ and serenaded the student body at lunches. This was only after his duties in the cafeteria were done. He has helped Mrs. Joyce for three years there. Swimming and sailing are Ken's chief sports and take up most of his time outside of school, while his main interest in school is basketball. As a junior he played on the Basketball Team, but in his senior year he quit in favor of work. His love for the out-of-doors led him to work on a farm in North Leominster for three years. During his three years in high school he has taken the Classical Course, which he hopes will prepare him for further education. For the present time he wants to join the Coast Guard in the service of the United States. PAUL BARRY “You Never Say Yes.”’ On a cold bleak September 7, there was born a small seven-pound boy to the parents of Paul Francis Barry, Jr. His mother still claims to this very day that he cut his first tooth on an ice-pick. “Strauss,” as he is more commonly known to his friends, attended the Lancaster Street School, and then went to the Leominster Junior High School where he was very active. He joined the Glee Club, the Press Club, and the Printing Club. He also was president of his home home in the eighth grade. Paul then came to the high school. Here he was treasurer of his home room in his sophomore year, and secretary in his junior year. He also was a member of the Choral Club. Paul, who has dark curly hair and blue eyes, is almost six feet tall, tipping the scales at 190 pounds. He is well liked by his class-mates. Strauss’ ambition is to own his own oil and ice company someday. His favorite hobby is listening to the swing of any hot band in the country.