Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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ROBERT A. BELLIVEAU “Captain Jinks Of the Horse Marines.”’ Robert Belliveau was born in the City of Leominster on November 18, 1927. He attended the Leominster Public Schools from his first year to his senior year. During his junior high and high school career he has participated in various school activities. ‘‘Cap’s’’ sophomore year was devoted to Basketball. He played guard on Leominster’s fine team of that year. He derived the nick- name “Cap” while playing with the team. Basketball has developed in him a keen sense of timing and has shown his outstanding sportsmanship. “Cap collects all kinds of guns, of which he has several. Two years ago a friend gave him a twenty gauge, single barrel, shot-gun. It was then that he started his hobby. He has since increased his collection to six. Cap” enjoys hunting above everything else. He has in his den two fine birds which he had mounted. For two years, ‘‘Cap” enjoyed the College Course and he took the General Course for one year. “Cap” plans to enlist in the United States Merchant Marine after graduation. LUCILLE EMILY BELLIVEAU “Sweeter than the Roses in May. %? Lucille, known better to her many friends as Lou, was born in Leominster on April 18, 1927. Throughout her three years in Leominster High School, Lucille has been an active member of the Commercial Course. Her name appeared on the Second Honor Roll nearly every term in her sophomore and junior years. Lucille has a charming personality and is well-liked among her classmates. She enjoys all outdoor sports, especially skiing, swimming, and football. Three years ago, Lou rescued her girl friend from drowning at Whalom Park; and ever since this event occurred, she has been even more interested in swimming. The subjects she enjoys most are stenography and typewriting. Her hobby is collecting snapshots of her friends. At present she has a great number and intends to increase her collection. As a favorite pastime, she enjoys painting scenery and portraits. After graduation she plans to further her studies at Stevens Business College, where she will specialize in a secretarial course. BARBARA PHYLLIS BIRD “With My Head in the Clouds.” Barb, short for Barbara Phyllis Bird, can be found wherever there’s music, airplanes, or just plain good humor. Her natural wit (even in its poetic form!) sprinkled with lots of friendliness has made her one of our bestliked seniors. Barbara is also noted fcr her wide range of interests and numerous talents. During the football season she can usually be seen leading the L. H. S. Band down the field. However, her school interests do not stop there. Barb's participation in musical assemblies has made us aware of her beautiful singing, which, until recently, she kept a secret from us. Many classmates were pleasantly surprised when they first heard their Bird sing. Outside of school, Barbara has attained the rank of Corporal in the Cadet Group of the Civil Air Patrol. In this outfit she keeps close contact with flying and the aeronautical subjects that she likes so well. When the post-war days come along, you can be sure this airplane enthusiast will be on hand to boost the progress of aviation. At the moment, flying, music, and nursing appear to have equal chances of being Barb’s career. Whether she chooses one of these, or whether she merges all three into her life, we know success is bound to come.

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WILMA BEATRICE BATCHELDER ““Together.”’ “Hubba, hubba, hubba,’ are the words frequently heard through the corridors of L. H. S. as Wilma, alias Willy, greets her friends, while strolling to her next class. Willy’s life began August 21, 1927, in Leominster, by causing great disappointment to her parents, who were longing for a son. She was not a total disappointment, however, for she turned out to be, in early life, one of the biggest tomboys in the neighborhood. ™ junior high her mode of life changed for the ketter, and she is now one of the betier known girls in her class. In her sophomore year, Willy proved herself capable of appearing on the stage Recital Night. Hubba, hubba, hubba. She ha s been very active in high school socials in Leominster and in sulrounaing towns. Aeronautics is her favorite subject, spelled KENNEY. Her most interesting hobby is the keeping of her “Him Book.” Much interested in professional baseball, Willy is always rooting for the Yankees. Just ask her what happened to the Yanks in the World's Series, this year, if you have time to spare. Willy is fortunate in having long light brown hair that goes well with her tall slender figure. Her plans for the future are not definite, but ‘they’ have a few between them. PAUL NORMAND BEDARD “There Will Never Be Another You.’ Paul Normand Bedard was born on January 9, 1927. He attended St. Francis Parochial School in Fitchburg for the first six years of his school life. From there he went to Leominster Junior High School and then to Leominster Senior High School. Here at L. H. S. Paul has taken the Commercial Course. In his junior year he ushered at the reception of the Class of 1944. He also served on several Prom Committees. In his senior year, Paul worked in the office during his free periods. Paul's outstanding accomplishment in high school was in the field of football. His good work as a lineman helped to make the L.H.S. team as victorious as it was. At the close of the football season last year, Paul was elected Co-Captain of the team. Everyone will remember Paul for his happy smile and his willingness to help out anyone at any time. At present, the U. S. Navy is occupying most of Paul’s time. We all know that with his friendly manner and willingness to co-operate, he will make a success of his task. LORRAINE CECILE BELANGER Lucky: Yous Lorraine Belanger was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on September 8, 1927. She has acquired her education by attending St. Cecilia's Parochial School, the Leominster Junior High School, and the Leominster Senior High. She is a student in the Commercial Course and has made various Honor Rolls throughout her high school life. Lorraine is a member of the French Club and is Business Manager of the Magnet Staff. In her junior year she was chosen Head Usher of the Senior Reception. She is also a Junior Member of the Fortnightly because of her scholastic standing. During her leisure time Lorraine collects menus and articles from all over this country and from foreign countries. Lorraine likes to spend her evenings listening to the radio, dancing, swimming, bowling, and sewing. She adds smart new creations to her wardrobe because she has the ability to sew. Bookkeeping, shorthand, and typng are her favorite subjects, and she “lights into them with all the determination she can possibly acquire. Lorraine is now employed at the Leominster Savings Bank.

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WALTER BLANCHARD “Swinging On a Star.’ On January 10, 1928, Mr. and Mrs. Berton Blanchard welcomed the arrival of a baby boy whom they named Walter. He was educated in the Leominster Public Schools. Walt, as the fellows call him, is quite the sport at football, shooting, baseball, and skiing. All through the years of school Walt managed to keep way ahead of the rest of us in height and weicht, which came in handy when he played guard this year on the Football Squad. Walt is known and liked by everyone at high schcol. His swel! sense of humor has made him a popular fellow. He is very much interested’ in mechanics and works part time at the Leominster Paper Box Co. Besides working at the shcp, in the summer he helps his uncle on the farm. Next January, Walt intends to enlist in the United States Navy. Good luck, Walt! MARTHA HELEN BOTTOMLEY “T’m Wishing.” Martha Bottomley, a girl with a pleasing personality, was kcern in Leominster on March 12, 1927. She is the daughter cf Ecith and Irvin Bottomley. Martha, liking school very much, has enjoyed public speaking especially. She likes to write to servicemen, especially sailors, since her brother is serv- ing in the Navy. The winter sports she enjoys are skiing and skating. In the summer she likes to play tennis. Martha attended Field School and junior high school, where she estab- lished a good record, before coming to senior high. Martha's favorite pastime is gcing to movies with her friends, and dancing. Her friends like her for her humor and her fine character. She always gets along with everybody and makes the best cf everythinc. Martha hopes to get married someday. It will not be very hard for her to find her man. MADELYN CONSTANCE BOVENZI “Sweet and Lovely.” Amid the witches and brooms on Hallowe'en night, in the year 1926, the Bovenzi household was blessed with a daughter destined to be called Madelyn. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, she received part of her education in Belmont Street Prep and in North High School. She entered Leominster Junior High School during the latter part of the ninth grade, and from there she came to Leominster Senior High. During her three years at senior high, Madelyn has been taking the Classical Course. Her name has appeared many times on the Second Honor Roll. During her junior and senior years, she has been a prominent member of the French Club, being a member of the Executive Board in her junior year. During her Senior year, Madelyn was a member cf the Press Club and was Treasurer of her home room. Madelyn plans to go to college but is as yet undecided as to which she will attend. Madelyn’s greatest ambition is to be a French teacher. She is a very sociable person, has a pleasing personality, and is studious.