Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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RICHARD LOUIS BROWN “My Buddy.” Dick was born in Albany, New York, on September 21, 1925. At the age of nine he moved with his folks to Methuen, Massachusetts. After living in Methuen for three years, his family moved to Leominster. Ever since he was old enough to run and play he has tried to participate in some sport. He has shown his great athletic skill in each sport in which he has taken part. At junior high school he was the Captain of the home room team that won the basketball championship. He has proven his athletic abilities in high school by receiving four letters, two for baseball and two for basketball. He was outstanding in each of these sports as many people will attest. Dick's greatest ambition is to play Major League Baseball. He has been to many games and has studied different players’ styles. In his sophomore year Dick was Vice-President of his home room. After graduation Dick expects to try out for some Major League Team. We have seen him play, and we know that he has great possibilities as a Major League Player. Our best wishes for his chosen career go with him. RUSSELL GARDNER BROWN “There Goes That Song Again.”’ Russell Brown, better known as “Russ”, started his education in the little red school house in Sterling, where he went two years before moving to the new school for his grammar school career. After getting as much education as possible in Sterling, Russ came to L. H. S. to finish his high school course. } Russ is a strapping lad, the kind any football coach dreams about. His favorite hobby is dancing. He is always going to the dances in Sterling or Leominster. His favorite spot is Jive Juncton in Fitchburg. Russ enjoys algebra as his favorite school subject. Russ held the office of home room president in his senior year. The second term in his senior year he made the Honor Roll, which goes to show he is not all brawn and no brain. He played baseball in his sophomore year, but his favorite sport is football. Russ, who is about six feet one inches tall, has a very pleasant manner and gets along very well with both boys and girls. In Sterling he is known as the “bruiser” because of his size and strength, but you won't find Russ taking advantage of anyone because of it. He is just one swell all-round fellow. ELIZABETH MARIE BURKE “Moonlight Becomes You.”’ Elizabeth Burke, better known to her friends as ‘Betty’, was born September 28, 1927. She has lived in Leominster all her life and has attended the elementary and grammar schools of the city. Betty has been playing an active part in school activities. In her sophomore year she was elected, by her friends, to the office of President of her home room. Her junior year proved to be the busiest of her school career. Her ability to act was quickly followed up by a part in the Interclass Play Contest. Even though Betty’s school activities occupy most of her time, she seems to be able to find time for her favorite sport. Bicycle riding seems io top all other sports. However, she does not spend all her free moments having fun. Often, after school hours, you will find Betty studying a pattern or putting the finishing touches to a newly made garment. Writing letters is another one of Betty's hobbies. She seems to be kept pretty busy answering her mail with her perfume scented stationary. fi } £ Bet has frequently appeared on R in obtaining her years of school. Her way in her Ol success

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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.

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ROBERT JOSEPH BURNS “Goodnight, Sweetheart.” Robert Joseph Burns was born on December 23, 1927, in Northampton, Massachusetts. He must have been born with the gracious gift of joking, for he was voted number one comedian of L.H.S. As the most prominent figure in the Boys’ Glee Club, Bob has entertained many audiences with his solos. ‘ His favorite sports are football, baseball, basketball, hockey, swimming, diving, and tumbling. As an actor, Bob was awarded best actor’s ribbon in his sophomore year for his presentation of an aged French peasant. Last year, Bob played the hilarious roll of “The Pampered Darling”, in the play of the same name. He also played major rolls in other plays, such as the historic presentation of ‘He Wouldn't Be King.” His favorite subjects are English, gym, music, and public speaking. Bob leaves L. H. 8. with the hope of joining Uncle Sam’s fighting forces. FRANCES ANTENA BURPEE “On the Sunny Side of the Street.” April 25, 1927, was a great day for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burpee ,for this is the day on which their first baby was born. It was a girl and they called her Frances. She attended St. Cecilia’s School up? to the second grade. Then her family moved to the other side of town and Frances entered George Street School. Junior high came next, and finally senior high. “Franny,” as her friends call her, is very good at drawing, and making drawings for scrapbooks is her hobby. She took part in the plays put on by her public speaking class in her junior year. Although her parts were small she was very enthusiastic over them. She likes to watch good acting too. Her favorite movie star is Alan Ladd. During the winter you'll find her skating on Rockwell's Pond, which is situated in back of her home. Her favorite summer sport is swimming. She is only four feet, eleven inches tall. She has freckles, light brown hair, and pretty blue eyes. Between going to school and working at Selig’s Manufacturing Company, Franny is kept very busy, but this doesn't bother her as she is very ambitious. ARTHUR DENNIS CAISSE “My Hero.” “Art,” as he is known to his many friends, was born in Leominster on June 30, 1927, and has been educated in the city’s public schools; he entered Leominster High School in the fall of 1942. Since Art began his last phase in his public school education he has participated in many activities. In his sophomore, junior, and senior years he played half back on ithe Varsity Football team. Also, in his senior year, he played guard on the basketball team. Art was chosen by his classmates to represent his home room as a member of the Student Cabinet in his senior year. Throughout high school he has pursued the General Course. His best liked subjects are physical training and English. Although you can usually find Art participating in every sport, those which he enjoys most are football, swimming, and horseback riding. Upon graduation he intends to become a member of the United States Navy.