Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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VIRGINIA ESTELLA BOWEN “Junior Miss.”’ Virginia Estella Bowen, better known to her friends as ‘’Ginny,” put in her first appearance at the Bowen household on the sunny day of May 20, 1926. Virginia started her school career in the Dover Public Schools. As a young lady ready to be a freshman, she moved to Manchester, New Hamp- shire. She later moved to Fitchburg, Massachusetts, where she completed six months of her junior year. Virginia did a lot of moving around and finally landed in Leominster to finish her high school career. Virginia has taken the General Course throughout high school. She has had an easy year with only four subjects: public speaking, human relations, history and art. : Virginia enjoys football, as does almost everyone at L. H. S. She likes to dance and skate in her spare time. Her favorite subject is ART, which she has made her hobby. She shows much talent in this field. After graduating from high school, Virginia plans to go to New York where she will take a course in hairdressing. We know she will succeed as she has all the necessary qualifications for being a hairdresser. MARYANN BOYCE “How Sweet You Are.” The class of ‘45 may very well be glad that this blonde, diminutive, and very capable girl is one of its members. Born in Worcester one warm July day. in 1927, the twentieth day of that month to be exact, Maryann came to us via Gardner High School in her junior year and has held a prominent place in class activities ever since. Her name appears constantly on the Honor Roll, and there are many of the ‘‘stronger’’ sex who wish they had the mathematical brain that Maryann displays in mathematics. History is a favorite study in the pursuit of her College Preparatory Curriculum. The Secretary of her home room, she is also a member of the French and Press Clubs and of the newly formed Ski Club. She has appeared twice on the stage in assembly programs. In her junior year, it was the French Club play, and this year, the assembly con- cerning British writers and musicians, put on by the Senior College English classes. Maryann tells us that her ambition is to get married some day and settle down, but those who know her well will tell you that you will have to wait a long time for that event if she continues in school and does as well as she is doing now. Secretary CLAIRE BOYDEN Long Ago.” Her name is Claire Olive Boyden, but nearly everyone calls her “Porky.” One look at her mischievous brown eyes and cute turned-up nose tells you that she’s bubbling over with enthusiasm and friendliness. Wherever there’s fun going on, you're bound to find Porky in the midst of it. Porky's three years at high school have been full of school activities as well as many outside interests. There’s no doubt that music rates high with her. She has played a trumpet in the school Band and Orchestra, and during her junior and senior years she was chosen Co-Majorette of the Band. Remember how snappy she looked, strutting down the field during the half? Her interest in music doesn't end here, though. Porky is active in the Choral Club, and, for her own enjoyment, plays the piano. Porky has dabbled in the field of dramatics, too, and has showed us that she is talented here. While a member of the Speech Club in her junior year she appeared in the Sophomore Party Play and the Junior Class Play. This year she is a member of the cast of ‘Greek to You”. This little girl is a very popular person around school ... so well liked, in fact, that her class has elected her to hold the office of class secretary for two years. This is one of the most distinctive honors given to anyone in the school, and one which we all agree Porky deserves. Her energy and co-operativeness in working with the Senior Class more than prove her capabilities as a class leader. Much to her own amazement, but no one else’s, however, Porky’s name has appeared nearly every term on the Honor Roll. Next year Porky plans to continue studying at.college. With her smooth personality and adorable grin, we all know that she will increase her wide circle of friends wherever she may go and whatever she may undertake.

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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.

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RITA BARBARA BOYKO “Every Day of My Life.”’ Rita Boyko was born on July 13, 1927, in Ware, Massachusetts. She obtained her excellent education in the various school of Leominster. Rita is kept busy with her bookkeeping job; however, she finds time ta enjoy her hobby, which is collecting records. She has a fine collection of over 200 popular records. We all know that she likes school, but she really favors bookkeeping and business law. During her sophomore year she showed us her acting ability in the Interclass Play Contest. Her name has appeared on the Third Honor Roll; and she was made an Honorary Junior Member of the Fortnightly Club. When Rita has free time she rebuilds her morale by joining her pals for a string or two at the local bowling alley. When there is a good band or orchestra in town or within the vicinity of fifty miles, and Rita is needed in a hurry, there is a two to one chance that she’s dancing, for that’s her favorite pastime. As long as we have known her she has never turned her back ‘on anyone; she is always ready and willing to do anyone a favor. When Rita makes new friends, she always remembers them. We feel positive that there is a good chance for her to succeed in whatever she does in the future, because of her never changing personality. Best of luck to you, Rita. IRENE LOUISE BROOKS “Don’t You Know I Care.” “Brooksie’’ was born March 27, 1927. She’ has received her education in the Leominster Public Schools. Brooksie 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 took part in a few assemblies. In her junior year she took part in the Bond Show. Her favorite hobby is collecting snapshots of her friends. The subjects enjoyed most by her are chemistry and biology. The sports enjoyed by Brooksie are bowling and ice skating. This year she made Second Honor Roll. Whenever you attend a basketball game or a football game, you will see Brooksie, sitting with the other students of her school, ready to give Leominster a cheer. She likes children and has a very winning way with them. Once you meet Brooksie you will always be her friend. ? Tag A aa ON ce, eal te, eR reo Awe: PREP HOWARD GAY BROWN “Smile, Smile, Smile.’’ Howard Brown was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, on March 11, 1927. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett O. Brown of 122 North Street. He began his school life at Pierce School and from there he went to the Leominster Junior High School for three years before entering Leominster Senior High in September, 1942. In his junior year he was a pitcher on the high school Baseball Team, where he did very well for himself in his first year. His favorite subject is freehand, in which he is deeply interested. All through his three years at senior high he has followed the General Course. Howard has quite a few nicknames, but the most prominent one is “Butch,” by which he is known to all his friends. Howard's favorite sports are baseball, basketball, and football, which he enjoys watching as well as playing. He possesses a talent for sketching, which he does very well. Howard is a quiet, modest fellow who has little to say, but makes himself known through his school activities. Outside of school he is a member of the Whalom Reds Basketball Team. He hopes to enter an art school after graduation.