Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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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.

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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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Treasurer RUDOLPH VINCENT CARCHIDI “You'll Never Know.” Rudolph, or Rudy as he is better known, was born in Newark, New Jersey, on June 30, 1927. He has received his education at Bennett, St. Leo, St. Bernard High, and Leominster High Schools. Rudy is a typical high school boy, having been very active during his stay here. In his sophomore year he won First Prize in Italian I. He had parts in the Interclass Plays of both his sophomore and senior years. In his junior year, Rudy was elected to the office of Class Treasurer; he was re-elected in this, his senior, year. Among other school activities, Rudy has been an active member of the Magnet Staff and of the Speech Club. He is also a member of the Leominster Ski Club. In his junior year he was an usher at the Graduation and at the Reception. Rudy has taken the Classical Course all through high school and has been on the Honor Roll frequently. He excels in Latin, which is his favorite subject. Rudy's favorite sports are football, swimming, and skiing. His favorite pastime is dancing. You can find him at the T. A. Ci. “Coke Bar’ on Saturday nights. After graduation, Rudy plans to attend some college if Uncle Sam doesn't stop him. However, no matter where he goes or what he does, he is sure to succeed because of his pleasing personality and his way of making friends easily. CALVIN DRUMMOND CHESBROUGH , “Zoot Suiter,. The date of May 27, 1927, brought a son to Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Chesbrough, now of 165 Akbott Avenue. Because of the fact that this bov's birthday was in the year that President Calvin Coolidge was serving this country, the child was given the name of this great man. In his junior high school years Cal began to show his ability as a dancer, and he is now very popular at all the local dance halls. The next great jump in his past was entrance into high school. As a sophomore, Cal was made manager of the rugged football team that we had that year. His best liked sports are dancing, hockey, and horseback riding, and in all of these he is superior, compared with others of his class. Throughout his school days he has held various offices in his home room and he has done a good job at each one. Cal, as he is popularly called, plans to enlist in the United States Navy just after graduation. All of us that know him are sure that he will make friends among any group, an d we all wish him the best of luck. DONALD L. CLARK “The Man with the Horn.” Don was born in Leominster, September 12, 1928, and he resides at 227 Priest Street. He has attended the Leominster Public Schools all his life. Don has taken the College Course throughout his last four years of schooling, and he has done well in all his studies, making the Second Honor Roll every time since he came to L. H. 5. He has many interests, which range from building model airplanes to photography and playing the trumpet. The subjects that interest him most are solid geometry and chemistry. While on “the hill” Don has made good use of the school’s extra- curricular activities. He has also shown the school that he has the abiltiy to lead, for he is Editor-in-Chief of the MAGNET and also Master Sergeant in the Gremlin Club. Don played on the L. H. S. Baseball Team for two years. That sport and skating are his two favorities. He also plays in the Band, to which he has been a great help. When Don leaves school he would like to go to Annapolis. With a record at L. H. S. of which he can be proud, he is likely to have a future full of success and happiness.