Mansfield High School - Hornet / Green Years Yearbook (Mansfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1944 volume:

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WHITEHEAD Sophomore Representative MartTHa M. FLINT Sports Editor. ‘ JoHn R. GRUNDY Statistics Chairmen BARBARA F. DustTIN Dancing NH irrorueg Our School Life This, our YEARBOOK, hopes to serve somewhat as a mirror reflecting memories— of our classmates, our teachers, and our school. Between these covers the staff has com- piled a record, in word and picture, of our life ateViANSEIELD -HIGH SCHOOL, We can only hope that it holds as many enjoyable hours for you as it has for us. Cheering Laughing Eating “Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.” Pope Dedtcation To Mr. Everett W. Robinson we dedicate our YEARBOOK for his untiring efforts and devotion to teaching. Our own remembrances of him will be among our most cherished in years to come. “Reason and calm judgment, qualities espectally belonging to a leader.” ee encement Tacitus Commencement means the beginning of a new life and the making of new and greater responsibilities No other generation in the history of our country goes forth into new life with as rich a background as has been your privilege to receive through the efforts of your parents, teachers, and friends. On the other hand, what generation of our world has been afforded with the vast opportunities that lie beyond this conflict as will be yours to meet and conquer? Knowing and working with you has afforded me a pleasure; my only regret is that we haven’t had the opportunity of working together for a longer period of time. Now you are Seniors—to-morrow, a high school graduate, looking for adventure, opportunity, and positions of responsibilities. May the dreams of your ambitions come true! Will you use this thought to serve as your compass in all that you may un- dertake: Four things a man must learn to do If he would make his record true: To think without confusion clearly; To love his fellow-men sincerely; To act from honest motives purely, ‘. To trust in God and Ileaven securely. ‘Che aculty By far the most important bill in our whole code, is that for the diffusion of knowledge among HAZEL HADDOX, B.M. the people. No other sure foun- Music dation can be devised for the 2 aes ; ; preservation of freedom and Miss Haddox’s friendly smile and happiness. gay manner have made her a favorite Thomas Jefferson with all of us. ETHEL M. ARMSTRONG, B.A. Mathematics Her rapid mathematical calculation xX has amazed all M. H. S. students. She also has an interest in music. MILDRED L. HANNON, M.A. English Miss Hannon’s extensive knowledge of English is a source of wonder and delight to us all. JOHN.P. CER TUSE 2AsB: Physics and Athletics Our well-liked coach, Mr. Certuse, our teams’ endeavors. 0 ( yi EUSA H. HENCHER, “M.-E: os Typing In class Miss Henchel tends strictly to the work at hand; outside of class she is fun-loving. MARY E. DRISCOLL, B.B:S. Commercial Subjects Miss Driscoll’s wit and jovial nature , add much to our school life. ed (RSYMOND E. JENKINS, BBA. RI ue TEN Commercial Subjects vs Mr. Jenkin’s pleasant smile and helpful nature have made him well- liked by everyone, MILDRED H. JONES, B.A. Latin, Biol., World Geog. y, A ¢ y . . Zs V ,, J Her patience and understanding have @ .y ¢ been a great aid to our class in plan- , WA yh ning activitips. yw Wb A A | Us p i THEODORE 4. RICCI, JR., M.A. Chem., Aero., Mathematics In the short time Mr. Ricci has been with us he has added new zest «to our school life. PRISCILLA H, LEWIS AG Education Miss vin, vigor and cheery e her a favorite of all — ld EVERETT W. ROBINSON, M.A. Econ., Amer. and Europ. History a Mr. Robinson was always ready to help us; thus he has become a favorite of all M. H. S. students. RAYMOND 5S. LOCKE, M.A. Principal Although he has only been at M. H. S. one year we all appreciate him for his leadership and guidance. ) a} AURILLA SHEPARITY, A.B. French, Spanish Miss Shepard’s understanding nature and sweet disposition have made her popular with students. WINNIFRED C. LYMAN, B.A . : ee Shes cates English , by | Ay - An’ f Her sweet and friendly manner y towards all has made Miss Lyman im a favorite teacher at M.H.S. ., 7, bee We wr MILDRED M. WHITMORE Home Economics Her excellence in the art of cooking is greatly admired by all her stu- dents, Gass This tory We were Sophomores, young and green, Too much heard and never seen. The above was not always true for on the first day of school way back in 1941 we were seen surging up the front steps at the ringing of the first bell. Meeting us at the front door Mr. Craig firmly informed us that Sophomores used the side entrances! ! Soon after the opening of school, with the help of our advisor Miss Henchel, we elected as our Class Officers: Russell Williamson—President, John Antosca—Vice- president, Mary Finn—Secretary, and Janelle Swett—Treasurer. We entered heartily into all school activities and sports, being represented in football by Frank Flammia and William Palanza. On December 7, 1941 came Pearl Harbor and War. The next morning we came to school with rather ha'f excited, half bewildered expressions on our faces, for even then we realized that ours would not be the common, happy-go-lucky three years in High School. Our Sophomore year sped by and soon June was upon us. With the excite- ment of Graduation and the Reception our first year at M. H. S. came to an end. Juniors go and Juniors come, Of the many we were some. In September 1942 we returned to school with a sure step and a laughing eye for now we were the “‘Jolly Juniors.” At an early Class Meeting we elected as our officers: Eleo Zafiini—president, William Nordberg—vice-president, Barbara Dustin— Secretary, and Janelle Swett—Treasurer. Mrs. Whitmore and Mr. Robinson were our advisors this year. We were well represented in all school sports including football where Frank Flammia, John Antosca, and William Palanza distinguished themselves by winning the varsity “M.’’. In November we chose our class rings which, much to our joy, arrived the day before Christmas vacation. Early in April we began making preparations for the reception to be given to the Seniors in June. Because of the new fire laws we were unable to extensively decorate the Town Hall, as in former years. However with the able help of Mr. Robinson and Mr. Certuse we created a festive atmosphere. “The reception to our departing friends was a great success in spite of the man-shortage, lack of gas, and all the other curtailments created by the war. This successful affair ended our Junior year. Starting out in forty-three We Made Senior History. We returned as Seniors with the determination to make this year, our last at Mansfield High, one we would never forget. Our principal, Mr. Craig, had left us to accept a commission in the Navy and Mr. Hadlock, affectionately called “Pop”, had retired. Mr. Raymond S. Locke of Vermont became our new principal. Being well satisfied with our class officers we re-elected them for our Senior year, with Miss Jones and Mr. Jenkins as our advisors. Our football season was a successful one and Frank Flammia, Jack Vallett, John Antosca, Chile Rockwood, Ed Epstein, Bill Palanza, and Bill Nordberg repre- sented the Senior class on the team. Early in October try-outs for the class play, “Every Family Has One,” were held. Chosen as the cast were: John “All or Nothing At All” Antosca, Barbara “Will You Shut Up About The Butter?!” Barrows, Hilda “Jiu-Jitsu” Bernardo, Lena “Come and get it” Cacciagrani, Barbara ‘“‘Pass me the butter’? Dustin, Ruth “If you mean me I’m still breathing’ Nelson, John “Crash” Pharmakis, Russell “You build ’em I’ll break ’em’’ Williamson, Dorothy “Sling-shot” St. John, Janelle “I made up my mind” Swett, Jack “Why Haven’t you answered my last letter?” Vallett, Seward “Hunk of bone, rag of hair” Tuell. With Miss Margaret Donaghue as our coach rehearsals got under way immediately. A good time was had by all the cast in living the lives of the Reardons. On Thanksgiving night the cast was well rewarded by an enthusiastic audience. In November Shirley Thurber and Frank Flammia were named co-editors of the YEARBOOK with Mr. Ricci as advisor. A YEARBOOK BOARD was formed which voted on matters of policy for the 1944 YEARBOOK. About the last of November we decided to hold a mid-winter formal. Will any of us ever forget the ‘hot and heavy” arguments which livened up our Class Meet- ings before we decided on New Year’s Eve as the time, semi-formality as the dress, and anything we could get for music? Socially it was a successful dance; and although we suffered a heavy financial loss, we came up smiling with still enough money and pep to tackle something else. I would not like you to think that we thought only of our social life for al- though we had our clubs, parties, and dances we managed to keep up in our studies. Indeed, a large percentage of the class was found to be on the Honor Roll at the end of each term. On February 18th we, the Seniors, sponsored a Mardi Gras which turned out to be a party of fun and frolic. The colorful decorations, some of which to this very day remain on the walls of the gym, the crowning of Janelle Swett, Queen, and Jack Vallett, King, and the original costumes all went to make this a long to be remembered dance. And weren’t we surprised to find we had two competent “scrub women” on the faculty! In February we elected Dorothy Bellew as our Good Citizenship Pilgrim to attend the State Convention of the D. A. R. in Boston. At a Class Meeting in March Mr. Locke announced the honors for Graduation and Class Day as follows: Martha Flint and Shirley Thurber, the two essays; Ruth Nelson, the Class History; Barbara Dustin and Dorothy McKay, the Class Will; Doris Whitehead, the Class Prophecy; and Russell Williamson, the Ode. At this same meeting the program for commencement week was also announced: Bacca- laureat Service, June 1ith; Class Day, June 12th; Graduation, June 13th; and the Reception, June 15th. Our last days flew by filled with studies, last minute work on the YEAR- BOOK, and preparations for Graduation; but in the midst of it all, we found time for the traditional Tramp and Bow Days which gave us many hearty laughs. This week as we close our history as a class we think of what has happened to us through the sunshine and the rain, the heat and the cold, the fun and the tears; but we know too well that— Now ‘tis June in forty-four Ah, ‘tis sad, there is no more. Ruth I. Nelson Vice Pres. William Nordberg, Pres. Eleo Zaffini Sec. Barbara Dustin, Treas. Janelle Swett C. LORAINE ANDERSON Loraine “Her hair black as night; Her eyes starry bright.” Although quiet, Loraine is known and admired by all her friends. Nao IN, Bye! Tatler 4 Statistics of Yearbook Red Cross, First Aid Victory Corps 8 JOHN J. ANTOSCA Johnnie “His youth was full of sports.” John used his talents for the benefit of M. H. S. Vice President 2 ENG ANS UE 8}, ! Tatler 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4, Letters Football 3, 4, Letters Co-Senior Editor, Yearbook Seniors, upon the termination of our high school career we leave Mansfield High to face a realistic war-torn world. ‘There will be a great many difficulties in our future work; but with our educational back- ground, we will be able to meet them half-way. Our high school studies can be compared to our future duties. Graduation exercises do not mean that our preparations have ended. There is consolation in the fact that we may look forward to a reunion of our class in a world at peace. Etro ZAFFINI, President, Class of ’44 ROSE E. ARMFIELD Rosie spice—. nice.” all. AS AR 2S Victory Corps 3 Bacci shine, shadow.” and a friendly smile, A ARONA Victory Corps 3 “A little sweet and a little Makes a combination very Rose’s happy-go-lucky man- ner and devilish grin have made her a favorite with ELIO B. BACCHIOCCHI “Better to be small and Than be great and cast a A quiet boy with dark hair NATHALIE P. BARNES Nat “Sineerity is a quality to be admired.” When you first meet Natha- lie, she gives you the im- pression of being quiet, but after a few minutes’ con- versation you discover she is full of fun and has a sense of humor. (AAS? or 4. Victory Corps 3 BARBARA J. BARROWS Babs “Personality is the first rung up the ladder of success.” Babs’ vim and vigor were a lively asset to M. H. S. Aer At 2 no, A. Drum Majorette 3, 4 Latin and English Clubs 2 Chemistry Club 4 Co-Ch. Statistics Yearbook DOROTHY M. BELLEW Dot “Tf you know her, Something gained; If you don’t, Something lost.” Dot’s fine qualities will be remembered at M. H. S. A . A. 2, 3, 4 English Club 2 Homemakers Club 2 Yearbook typist Good Citizenship Delegate HILDA A. BERNARDO Hilda “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthu- siasm.” Hilda played an important part in our activities. Sec., Advt. Com., Yearbook A; A, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3 English Club, Glee Club 2 Secretary, Chem. Club 4 Managing Editor, Tatler 4 MARY ELLEN BOYNTON Mary Ellen “One could mark her merry nature by the twinkle in her eye.” Mary Ellen’s sweet person- ality made her a well-liked girl in our class. Ap A. 2 yos04 Homemakers Club English Club 2 Jr. Repr. of Yearbook VIOLA M. BRAVETTI Dora “She smiles and smiles and will not sigh.” Although carefree, Viola is always ready to lend a helping hand. AA. 24 Glee Club 2 Yearbook typist LEAH B. BROWN Lea “A disposition like Lea’s is sure to win friends.” Lea’s light-hearted manner gained for her the friend- ship of many classmates. Aw Ag 2)735 4 Drum Majorette 2, 3, 4 English Club 2 Tatler 4 Co-Ch. Statistics Yearbook PHYLLIS L. BROWN Phil “Silence is more eloquent than words.” Phil’s diligence and perse- verance will, we know, help her to attain her goal. Ans ANe2; 3304 Chemistry Club 4 Victory Corps 3 il JANET S. BUCK Jan “Tt is the quiet worker that succeeds.” We are sure Janet’s sincer- ity and willingness will help her reach her goal in her future work. JN Jats PAR Oy Chemistry Club 4 English Club 2 Victory Corps 3 LENA M. CACCIAGRANI Catch “Laughing, talking, full of fun.” Lively and loquacious is Lena. Her gay conversa- tion and wit have made her a welcome member to any group. : A. A. 38 Yearbook typist Victory Corps 3 HAROLD R. COLLINS Hal “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Harold is a happy-go-lucky fellow who is seldom per- turbed. He has a quiet manner which he quickly loses amongst friends. AAS 2; 4 Victory Corps 3 CUAR ASK. CULITEO Claire “Those move easiest who have learned to dance.” Petite and peppy, Claire simply loves dancing. EPA D3 ed. Homemakers Club 2 Glee Club 3, 4 Victory Corps 3 Advt. Comm. of Yearbook LOUIS J. D’AFILE Louie Soin silence there is strength.” — Louie has never gone out of his way to be noisy and we like him for his fine, quiet, gentlemanly conduct on all occasions. AL AR 2 aoe! Victory Corps 3 DORA G. DeCLEMENTE Dora “A good friend is better than silver and gold.” Dora is quiet and unobtru- sive but she is well-liked by those who know her. AAS ee Victory Corps 3 RENA I. mie ec “Petite, charming and plea- sant to be with. ” One of Rena’s chief inter- ests is basketball. In this she excels. ATA See ORE Basketball 8, 4; Captain 4 Sec., Advt. Com., Yearbook Glee Club 2 Victory Corps 3 BARBARA F. DUSTIN Barb “A combination of charm, poise, and intelligence.” Barb’s popularity will be remembered at M. H. S. A, A. 2, 3; Treasurer 4 Class Secretary 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3; Eng. Club 2 Cheerleader 3; Chem. Club 4 Yearbook, Picture Editor Letter in cheerleading 3, 4 JANET EAMES Janet “Smiles are a language all of their own.” Janet’s ever-ready smile is a welcome addition on every occasion. Ne An oiao.. 4 Yearbook Advertising Comm. Glee Club 3 Victory Corps 3 EDWARD E. EPSTEIN Clem Shou nash wit at “will. Clem is a carefree boy who has a flare for fun. AGAG LO Oc Baseball 2, 3, 4 Football 3, 4; Manager 3 Baseball Letters 3, 4 Football Letters 3, 4 Math Certificate LOUISE H. FERNANDES Louise “You are blessed with a fine sense of dress.” Louise’s jet black hair and ivory-white skin are the env y of all the girls. ENG SING ee aye Yearbook typist Victory Corps 3 FRANK J. FLAMMIA Frank “Few things are impossible to diligence and _ skill.” A hard worker, he takes part in all activities. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Vice-pres. 2 Football 2, 8; Captain 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Basketball manager 3, 4 Tatler, Editor-in-chief 4 Yearbook, Editor-in-chief Pe MARTHA M. FLINT Mart “She’s an earnest worker with a winning way.” Martha’s intelligence amazes all her classmates. Ay Ate 2a. 4 Chem. Club: 4 Statistics Committee New Century Club 4 Latin Club 2 lee Club 2 Latin Certificate 2 JENNIE M. FORNACIARI Jennie “Silence is as great an art as speech.” Jennie is always good- natured and friendly. This, plus her conscient- iousness makes her a gen- eral favorite. AYAy 223045) Victory Corps’ s Yearbook typist English Club 2 Ue 4 te} “Do ISABELLE M. GARLAND Issie “True to her work, her word and her friends.” If Issie fulfills her desire to become a nurse we guar- antee that her patients won’t be anxious to get well. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Victory Corps 3 Statistics Committee Tatler 2; English Club 2 LILLIAN Se es iL “Good things come in small packages.” Always ready to take or make a joke, Lillian is for- ever happy. ASA pao Lone Victory Corps 3 Yearbook typist ————————— JOHN R. GRUNDY Johnnie “A good athlete as well as a good student.” He is a good-natured chap whose smile is the essence of true friendship. TNs Ses Peerane te8 Latin Club 2 Chemistry Club 4 Baseball 2, 3; Captain 4 Baseball Letter 2, 3, 4 RONALD E. KING Kingy “A true friend is forever a friend.” Ronald is a quiet, likable fellow with an unobstru- sive manner. IN, No By Sy eh Chemistry Club 4 Basketball 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 LILLIAN A. LINCKS Lillian “A mild and peaceful girl.” Lillian is a quiet and re- served girl. She is a well- liked member of our class and we hope she succeeds in life. Ate AT 2.4 Victory Corps 38 ROBERT MASON Bob “What’s the use of worry- ing?” Robe rt is a very intelligent member of our class and we are sure he will succeed in the future. Pes INA ay Victory Corps 3 DOROTHY E. McKAY _ Dot “A merry lass with a win- ning heart.” As good natured as they come, Dot has won a host of friends at M. H. S. Ay AG 2 )eop ae Tatler 4 English Club 2 Basketball 2, 3; Letter 2 Yearbook Typing Chairman Homemakers Club 2 CHARLOTTE L. MORSE Charlie “Not quiet, not loud, not short; nousstall sae OUcmmec! mingling of them all.” She has wit along with ability and much sense. A. A. 2, 3; 4; Chem. Club 4 Statistics Committee Latin and English Clubs 2 Tatler—Asst. Soph. Ed. 2 Tatler— Asst os) Ge sees SHIRLEY L. MUNRO Shirl “An affable and courteous miss.” Shirley is the friendly type of person that everyone likes. She is sure to flash you a radiant smile as she passes by. Homemakers Club 2 Victory Corps 3 SH) g RUTH I. NELSON Ruthie “Always ready for work or pleasure.” Ruthie has been a leader in all school functions. English and Latin Clubs 2 As JAS 2s cowl U. S. History D. A. R.award Tatler 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Spanish and French Clubs 3 Co-Bus. Mgr. of Yearbook WILLIAM A. NORDBERG Billy “A well-liked fellow—will- ing and obliging.” Industrious, well-mannered and witty is Bill. AA OS a4. Baseballis2, 33.4 .. Football 2, 4 Letter 4 Vice President 3, 4 Basketball 2, 4 Letter 4 WILLIAM L. lage Bil “Speech is silver, silence is golden.” Bill is a fellow who goes his way quietly. He is a shy conversationalist, but stay with hi m a while and he’ll really talk it up. ViNg ois PAs Byte! Football Letters 3, 4 JOHN T. PHARMAKIS Greek “The birds can fly and why Cant e! Johnny’s smile is con- tagious. to those around him. Avena? ate Ghem Club 4 Tatler Artist 4 Football 4 Glee Club 2 Victory Corps 3 ELEANOR L. PIERCE Ellie “Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low.” An ever-ready smile and a pleasing manner have made Ellie a favorite with her classmates. Ae AS Ara tA: Math Certificate 2 Homemakers Club 2 Victory Corps 3 ie = LILLIAN V. H. RANDOLPH Lil “Silence is one great art of conversation.” Taking everything in a quiet, lady-like manner Lillain has had much ex- perience in the art of being calm. As Am 2) 23.14 Victory Corps 3 SU B. pees RATHBUN, JR. Les “He smiles while he works.” Les’ interest in chemistry leads us to believe that he will become a great chemist in the years to come. IN ING DEB a! Chem. Club, Vice Pres. 4 Asst. Dummy Chief— Yearbook Bee see RLES np TOCRN Or Jains a ae bis has won him fame.” Chili is an easy-going boy with a carefree way. A. A. 2, 3, president 4 Chem. and Aero. Clubs 4 Glee Club 2, 3 Football 2, 8, 4 Basketball 2, 3 Tatler, sports editor 4 DOROTHY eA. oS... JOEN Dotty “Always full of fun, you bet—just the girl you can’t forget.” She’s jolly and vivacious. AR ee Os Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Chem. Club, Treasurer 4 Tatler 4 Yearbook Artist 4 Spanish Club 3 KATHERINE E. SHEEHAN Kay “So cheerful, gay and happy Kay’s ites of clothes has made her one of the best dressed girls at M.H.S.; her vivaciousness has made her one of the best-liked. INE IN Dh, Sct Victory Corps 3 HILDEGARDE I. SMITH Hilda “Patience is a remedy for everything.” Hilda was quiet in school, but we believe the saying, “Silence is golden.” We hope her silence will make her future years even more golden. RA Oe pn Victory Corps 3 JANELLE C. swett_) Janelle “Such a girl will always be a popular.” Janelle’s gay, pleasant company is Spee welcome. IN. INGAAS 8 Griasice Chem. Club 4 Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2 Eng. Club 2 Latin Club 2 Co-Senior Editor, Yearbooka, : SHIRLEY R.. THURBER Torchy “Tt?s nice to be natural, if you’re naturally nice.” A typical American girl and an honor student. Eng. Club2 Latin Club 2 Latin Certificate 2 IN Nees Be Chem. Club 4, President Yearbook Co-editor New Century Club 4 ARLENE K. TROESCH Arlene “Softly eae and sweet- ly smiles Althouaan seemingly re- served, Arlene is known to add w.: and sparkle to any gathering. A. At 2,3; 4 Chemistry Club 4 Basketball 3 Victory Corps 3 SEWARD P. TUELL ree s “T shall find a way or make one.” His spirit and intellect will gain him success. Chemistry Club 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Basketball 4 AAS 2,235a4 Victory Corps 3 Co-Business Mgr., Yearbook CORA MAE VALENTINE Lee “A pleasing personality is no slight advantage.” Cora is a charming pic- ture. She has made many friends at Mansfield High. AVA 2 tage Homemakers Club 2 Victory Corps 3 JOHN E. VALLETT Jack “He has a nice manner and a winning way.” Coyle’s loss of Jack was Mansfield High School’s gain. A. A. Vice President, 4 Yearbook Art Editor Tatler asst. sports editor Basketball, asst. Mgr. 4 Football 4, Letter GRACE L. WARD Gracie “A merry lass with a win- ning heart.” Grace is a cheerful girl whose chief interest out- side of school is jitter- bugging. eA 2203, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 French Club 3 Chem. Club 4 DORIS E. WHITEHEAD Dot “A pretty maid, a live wire. The kind of wit you never tire.” Her untiring efforts in the office will be missed. A. A.) 2, 3, 4 Latin Club 2 Latin certificate 2 French Club 3 Yearbook proof reader MARION E. WILHELM Marion “A tall good-hearted girl” We wonder what Marion uses as a source for her energy. She always has a bright remark for a pal. INAS 2 3, A: Victory Corps 3 Basketball 4 Tatler 4 Ht M. FRANCIS WILLETT Bud “A pleasing person is a desired person.” She has only been with us two years but in that time she has made a great many friends. Victory Corps 3 A. A. 3,4 RUSSELL G. WILLIAMSON Russ ‘M@hat one small head could carry all he knew.” He has a strong character and a brilliant mind. Class Pres. 2, Chem. Club 4 Band, Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Yearbook Dummy Chief U. S. Hist. S. A. R. award Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Latin and English Clubs 2 DOROTHY L. WRIGHT Dot “A good sport and good in sports.” Dot’s pleasing personality and cheery smile will gain her entrance into any walk of life. ADA saute English Club 2 Math Certificate Tatler—Girls’ Sport Ed. 4 ELEO J. ZAFFINI Zaft “To thy speed add wings” Eleo lives, eats and sleeps aviation. President 3, 4 ARRAS Ete. Yearbook Board Co-Ch. Tatler 4 Aeronautics Club Victory Corps Council Class Dill We, the party of the first part (Seniors, Mansfield High School, 1944) bequeath in part to the party of the second part these parting gifts. (That’s what we like about this—plenty of parties!) f Loraine Anderson leaves to Janice Quinham her Armed Force Collection. John Antosca leaves with Janelle on one arm and a “Want Ad” on the other. Barbara Barrows leaves her motherly ways to the mother in next year’s class play. Hilda Bernardo passes on her nice profile all the way down to Marian Chase. Mary Ellen Boynton leaves M. H. S. broken-hearted. (This statement has, of course, been censored!) Leah Brown donates her book “Sarcasm Did The Trick” to next year’s gym classes. Janet Buck leaves her glasses to some junior who can’t see anyone but himself. Rena DeClemente grants her title “Sweater Girl’ to Gladys Cahoon. Janet Eames bequeaths her latest novel “I Got Away With It, So Can You” to Dick Gallipeau. Edward Epstein leaves to Ronald Geddes his million dollar pipe with the figure of Ann Sheridan carved on the bowl. Martha Flint bequeaths her ability to complete her homework when it is due, to Calvin Chamberlain. John Grundy passes on his trig. book to Billy Harrigan so he, too, can learn about solid figures. Ruth Nelson leaves her box of vitamin pills to Gini DeLong. Bill Nordberg bequeaths his latest invention — the automatic pilot for a car to Robert Eames. Charles Rockwood leaves — lucky boy! Dorothy St. John leaves the reindeer on her orchid sweater to Margaret Mac- Donald who still thinks there’s a Santa Claus. Janelle Swett bequeaths to Marian Dustin her tube of indulable lipstick! Shirley Thurber leaves Eleo Zaffini’s front seat — empty. Arlene Troesch leaves her seat on the bus so there will be more room for the others passengers. Seward Tuell passes on his joke book (B. H.) Before Hope and one can of corn (point free) to Brad Brown. Cora Mae Valentine leaves the boys in seventh period study to find someone else to flirt with. Jack Vallett leaves that wolfish grin, that clever wink, and his five year sub- scription to Esquire to Bert Merrill. Grace Ward leaves her lip imprints on the shower room curtains. Doris Whitehead leaves Mr. Locke — helpless. Russell Williamson leaves his ability to confuse teachers to some junior who is tired of living. Eleo Zaffini, our esteemed class president, bequeaths to Don Huston his popu- larity, his leadership, and his deep understanding. Rose Armfield leaves her countless ha ir bows to any girl in the junior class who needs more bows to catch more beaux. Elio Bacchiocchi leaves M. H. S. to fight for Uncle Sam. His 6 feet 4 inches will help a little, too. Nathalie Barnes leaves her soft voice and quiet ways to Martha Turner in hopes that Martha will use them to the best advantage. Dorothy Bellew bequeaths her title ‘““Good Citizenship Pilgrim” to Dorothy Schwerdtfeger. Dora Bravetti leaves for the European theatre in a TAXI. Phyllis Brown leaves her gymnastic ability to Eva Hamilton. Lena Cacciagrani leaves her Mardi Gras mask to Dick Eldridge who doesn’t need it with that G. I. Harold Collins leaves his famous bottle of ink to any junior boy who doesn’t mind if everyone borrows it. To Marilyn Neff, Clara Cutillo leaves her ability to do a sommersault. We're sure Marilyn won’t hurt herself. -Louis D’Afile leaves M. H. S. wishing he had a pair of suspenders for Mr. Ricci. Dora DeClemente leaves Office Practice to practice in an office. Louise Fernandes leaves the still unsolved ‘Case of the Missing Skirt” to her sister, Eleanor. To Erma Ferzoco, Jennie Fornaciari leaves her ability to pay attention in shorthand class. Shirley Munro and Lillian Randolph leave school to join the police force. Bill Palanza leaves his job as coke and milk boy to Bob Schofield who, we believe, could have the situation well-in-hand. John Pharmakis leaves a booklet entitled ““How to Pay Attention in English Class” to Jimmy Wright. We’re sure Jimmy will make better use of it. Kay Sheehan leaves with one ambition — to launch a boat. Hildegarde Smith leaves a few inches of her height to Jackie Servais who won't mind having it. Lillian Lincks leaves her ration book to Pat Dean. Leslie Rathbun passes on his job of running the moving picture machine to Mr. Ricci so none of the junior boys will miss any tests for the sake of running it. Lilhan Gordon leaves her roller skates to Philo Scialoia. Lil won’t be needing them now because she will be visiting the Fargo Building every spare moment. Robert Mason leaves bookkeeping class for the Air Corps. There might be a little more excitement in flying. Eleanor Pierce leaves her A gas ration book to Mr. Locke so he can visit Vermont again. Marion Wilhelm leaves sewing class to do something more exciting, (watch the army convoys go by her house.) To Mary O’Donnell, Dot Wright leaves her report card with all good marks. Ronald King leaves his chemistry notebook to Georgina Freeman — no formula needed for that one. Charlotte Morse passes on her “in-again, out-again, in-again, out-finally” habit to Jean Gorman. Isabelle Garland leaves her charming ways and pleasing personality to be divided up among the juniors. Frank Flammia leaves M. H. S. — a perfect example of good sportsmanship, popularity, and leadership. And we, the writers of this will, leave M. H. S. with a treasure of many happy memories, a much richer and fuller life and with deep gratitude and admiration of its faculty. Witnesses: Dr. Frank Sinatra S. W. O. O. N. PAeAnOt sccm nn Roosevelt Dumbo Barbara Dustin and Dorothy McKay eee Class J 5 Y Prophecy It was a blue Monday—you know, here in body, but not in mind. Soon I would start my nursing career. “This was my first trip away from home, and I sat in the student nurses’ quarters watching the rain stream down in torrents. I was suddenly awakened from my meditating by a soft knock. “Come in,” I called. “T was coming upstairs, so I thought I would bring you your mail,’ a familiar voice answered. “Hilda Bernardo,” I gasped, “what on earth are you doing here?” “T’m a Registered Nurse,” she answered proudly, “but I’m on duty now, so I'll see you later.” I was feeling better already. As I glanced through my mail a green envelope caught my eye. I tore it open and found that it was a wedding announcement from Ruth Nelson. On the bottom of the card Ruthie had written, “Come as soon as possible. You're bridesmaid, you know.” It was then I remembered the day at Mansfield High, down in the shower room, when I solemnly promised Ruthie I would be her bridesmaid. I pulled on my raincoat and dashed out to send Ruthie a telegram. I pushed open the door to Western Union and stopped in my tracks. There sat Mary Ellen Boynton and believe it or not she was still BUDding with youth. I sent Ruthie the telegram and then rushed out to buy my clothes for the wedding. DeClemente’s Dress Shoppe caught my eye; and delighted at the thought of seeing a classmate, I went in. “There stood Dora DeClemente, owner, talking with Leah Brown, her head buyer. Leah took one look at me and said, “Dot McKay has a beauty shop about a block from here.” I took the hint. A neon sign introduced me, flickering, “BEAUTY FOR THE BEAST by McKay.” I went in and renewed acquaintances with Dot and her two able assistants, Lena Cacciagrani and Viola Bravetti. A very interesting newspaper which proved to be the Mansfield News was laying on the table next to me. ‘The headlines read: ‘Rockwood, Famous Model Maker—Lost.” I read on further to find that Chile had loaded all the English books into his model plane and set out for Mars. Result—No one has heard from him since. Glancing through the paper I found quite a few interesting facts. Shirley Munro and Lillian Randolph have added their bit to society—an ‘“‘Advice to the Love- lorn” column. The First National Store is now owned by Elio Bacchiocchi and John Phar- makis. ‘They certainly swept their way up rapidly. I left Dot and went back to the hospital to pack my clothes. As per habit, I switched on the radio and a familiar voice asked, “(Can you cook a carrot? ‘This is Flint’s Farm Hour.” Knowing how to cook a carrot, (and that’s about all) I turned the radio off. I rushed downstairs, obtained my leave of absence, made reservations at the airport and then hailed a cab. Lo and behold, there sat John Antosca. _ “Cabbying is my hobby,” Johnny informed me. “I’m really an auto salesman.” I told Johnny I wanted to go to the airport, and as we whizzed along he talked as only Johnny can. “T went to the unveiling of a statue of Jack Vallett yesterday,’ Johnny in- formed me. ‘You know he bombed Germany in a monoplane during World War II.” Oh ho, I thought to myself, Lone Wolf, huh! Under the statue are Jack’s famous words, “I don’t have to stay here. I can always go into the fourth dimension.” “Hey,” Johnny yelled, as we swung around the corner on two wheels, (a habit he had acquired at M. H. S.) “did you know that Janet Eames is in Hollywood as a stand-in for Martha Ray? And you remember my old flame, Janelle Swett. Well, she is going to Hollywood to play opposite Frank Sinatra in his latest picture, “Too Old For Love’.” Arriving at the airport, I saw my plane about to take off and I realized that I should have known better than to get into a cab with Johnny. Oh well, better late than never. I thanked him and dashed out to the field. ‘The plane looked as if it had come in on “no wings and a prayer.’ I found out later that it had. It was an in- vention of Clem Epstein. As I walked up to the plane a familiar figure stepped forth. You guessed it, Grace Ward. She looked stunning in her stewardess uniform, and as she checked me in she whispered, “I’ll be in to see you. Have I got some news!” I stepped on the plane and bumped right into Eleo Zaffini, the pilot ‘Well, Zaft,” I said, “it looks like you’ve got quite a job on your hands.’ To which I received the reply, ““Well now, I wouldn’t say that.” Deciding it was useless to carry on this conversation, I sat down and picked up a magazine. On the inside cover was a pic- ture of Cora Mae Valentine advertising her gift to other glamour girls, real indelible lipstick. She went through unknown torture trying it out on a Marine. Opposite this was an advertisement featuring “Tuell’s Freckle Cream, Guar- anteed to wipe ’em clean.” Gee, I thought, Seward wouldn’t be Seward without the freckles. Under a Book Revue I noticed the subject of Dr. Russell Williamson’s new book was How To Eat and Grow Thin, starring Charlotte Morse. I didn’t get any further with my reading because Gracie came up to tell me the latest Mansfield News. “Tes Rathbun is teaching Chemistry at M. H. S. and he’s feeding his class all Mr. Ricci’s stale jokes. (If you could call them jokes.) “Billy Nordberg is superintendent with Loraine Anderson as his secretary. (UMM, I thought, now Billy would love that.) And Bob Mason is keeping the schools fires burning. Frank Flammia is coaching athletics and has the painful job of keeping the Yearbook out of the red and in the green. “After Dotty St. John’s experience in the class play, she’s turned into an A 1 piano tuner, and I hear that Al visits her fowr times a week now. “Rose Armfield has joined the rodeo and is riding high. “Barbara Barrows, Phyllis Brown, and Hildegarde Smith are nurses in the Garland Memorial Hospital on Pratt Street. “This was erected to Isabelle for her faithful performance as Florence Nightingale during World War II. She is now living happily on her income.” I glanced out of the window and I could just barely make out the figures of Louise Fernandes and Kay Sheehan sitting contentedly in their baby carriages— knitting. As we sped along I noticed a billboard featuring Lillian Lincks before and after eating Rye Crisp. “T wonder why Dot Bellew’s picture is on the three-dollar bill,’ Gracie asked expectantly. “Why, don’t you know? That’s for being such a good citizen,” I replied fondly. Gracie continued. ‘Arlene Troesch is a famous pianist now. She took up piano to form a more even touch on the typewriter and she liked it so well she decided to stick to it. “Some of our colleagues are on the radio. Rena DeClemente has her own radio program—theme song—‘Danny Boy,’ and Barbara Dustin is running the Good WILL Hour—now entitled, WILL You Be Good. “Janet Buck is teaching little ones and Clara Cutillo is a ballet dancer in Harold Collin’s nightclub. She gossips by day and dances by night. “Shirley Thurber is secretary to President John Grundy, and is still keeping the stag line staggering. Johnny defeated Roosevelt for sixth term. It took quité a lot out of him—his hair is completely gray now. “Lillian Gordon has devised a tug and is following the Navy. Some tug! “Do. you remember how quiet Eleanor Pierce, Jennie Fornaciari, and Nathalie Barnes were in school? It has just been revealed that they will be on Broadway in ‘The Three Sisters.’ Will wonders never cease? “Frances Willett is issuing passports on the border line between the United States and Canada. é “Dorothy Wright, Marion Wilhelm, Louis D’Afile and Bill Palanza are owners of the largest bean producing farm in America. Dot is the manager having had professional experience. “Ronald King is quite happy at his job of licking stamps, now that various flavors have been provided him—everything from licorice to lemon.” The hum of the engine was making me drowsy. Soon I found that the only way to get to earth was by climbing down a rope ladder; and as I descended I wondered, “Ts this the ladder that I helped build?” If so, I should be rising not falling; but I was falling, and fast. A crash brought me to my senses. Gracie was shaking me violently. ‘“‘Come on, wake up,” she said, “we've landed and you’re at the Mansfield airport.” Doris E. Whitehead Class Ode Time was when we of forty-four Reposed behind thy stately door, Gleaning knowledge day by day, To help us journey on life’s way. Time was when students ungain were we, Through times and tides of uncertainty, Guided by teachers patient and kind, Till we attained reliance sublime. Time is as we are quickly swirled Into the now, chaotic world; Each a part that he must play To help conclude the present array: Time will, we pray, again appear When peace rules every hemisphere ; Then shall we once more partake Of old-time joys for friendship’s sake. Russell G. Williamson “We build the ladder by which we rise.” HoLLAND Juniors President é DonaLp L. Huston Vice-President ; Bert L. MeErRILu Secretary. ; ELIZABETH FLINT Treasurer : JAQUELINE SERVAIS Class Advisors Mrs. Mitprep WHITMORE Mr. Everett W. RosBinson In September, the members of the Class of ’45 returned to high school — this time as juniors instead of bewildered sophomores. After renewing old friendships, their first accomplishment was the election of officers. I, as a junior, recall vividly the day class rings came and I know the thrill experienced by the juniors of this class. ; Other than the preparation of the Senior Reception, probably the most colorful affair given by the juniors was their dance held in November. . The Junior Class was especially active in sports. Seven boys played football and they all received letters. DDon Huston was elected football captain for 45. In boys’ basketball they were represented by eight members of their class. Bert Merrill, who became the first junior ever to be elected captain of basketball in ’44 was re-elected in’45. In girls’ basketball, five girls represented the Junior Class. Marion Dustin and Virginia DeLong were the junior cheerleaders. The class of ’45 has but one more step to complete in their high school career; and we wish them success in all of their undertakings. ’ Mary Ellen Boynton Bored Dreamy eyed | Inspired Sophomores President f WARNER ROTHERHAM Vice-President . RICHARD GALLIPEAU Secretary : : DorotHy ROosE Treasurer. ; ) Dotores SITA Class Advisor . Muss EtsA HENCHEL At last they were in high school! After several days of bewilderment and con- fusion the sophomores became well acquainted with the high school regime. Many became painfully accustomed to the strenuous exercises of physical education. For one week the regular lessons were suspended to give way to a comprehensive aptitude test of all sophomores. The class showed its patriotic spirit by starting off the sale of War Stamps and Bonds with an individual purchase of three one hundred dollar bonds. “They have demonstrated the fine training received in Junior High by taking the lead throughout the sales. One notable party was held during the year in the gym under the able leader- ship of Rita Searing and Louise Garland. It was a great success, both financially and socially. “The Sophomores took an active part in sports. Seven members of the class played girls’ basketball; three boys received letters for football and seven others were on the squad. Virginia Rathbun and Muriel McCauley were the sophomore cheer- leaders. On behalf of the seniors, I feel that I can truthfully say we enjoyed our association with you. Martha M. Flint Young ano qr CEN Soo much hear d A lways seen Studer Gia. iA) Let us take a look at the classés in action in Mansfield High School. As we enter the building in the early morn- ing we see practically all of the boys (that is the ones that get here on time) congregated around the bulletin board; what they find so interesting there I cannot tell you. When the bell rings for the first period we see the students passing to their classes. Some of them are slyly passing notes to one another, and of course you almost always see a boy and girl talking and then making a mad dash down the hall to get to class before the bell rings. After everyone gets to class we have the problem of getting down to work. ‘There is always someone who has to sharpen his pencil (it’s usually the same one each day), or he has left his book or paper behind and simply must go after it. After we get him settled we are ready for work until our inquisitive student thinks of some questions to ask (which at times are absolutely fantastic) to get the teacher off on another subject. He is very helpful when half the class hasn’t prepared its homework. When it gets near lunch time we see the students begin- ning to pack their books up in preparation for the daily race Making HFtistory! Yeah, man! — ctivities to the lunch counter. They are like a pack of hungry racing wolves and it is just too bad for anyone who happens to be in the way. First to reach the cafeteria are the pupils in the study hall who usually buy the choicest of the choice. The poor unfortunate have to be content to struggle and weave their way past Mr. Locke to attain their comida. I guess by now you think we are a bunch of silly kids with- out a brain in our heads, but you are mistaken. We can be quite sensible and dignified when we put our minds to it. We don’t always come to class with our lessons unprepared ; in fact, most of the time we do know them. A good many of these students are capable of solving extremely difficult problems accurately and efficiently. Most of us appreciate the classics even though on the surface we do not always show it. You can see this by visit- ing an English class. We read the works of Chaucer, Shake- speare, and other great writers and understand them. During class discussions we talk about current world affairs. Some even have plans all figured out for the post-war world. We realize we have to play an important part in the world of tomorrow. ‘Therefore, we are studying and working in order that we may take our place along with the others in building a new and better world. Dorothy M. Bellew Looking at figures! Cooking with gas! very amily Has me Directed by Miss Margaret Donaghue Student Assistant, Rena DeClemente Che Characters Penelope Reardon, a precocious eleven. : ; : : Dorothy St. John Laura Reardon, the pretty, young mother of the family. : Barbara Barrows Mrs. Parker, an aristocratic woman in her late forties ; : Barbara Dustin Nana Reardon, an active, shrewd lady of 60 odd years ‘ : Ruth Nelson Essie, the maid, always the pessimist : é , : ; Lena Cacciagrani Reginald Reardon, the easy going man of the house , ‘ John Pharmakis Marcia Reardon, sweet, pretty and twenty : : 4 ; Janelle Swett Warry Reardon, the 17 year old would-be author : ; : Seward Tuell Mr. Parker, big. blustering and fifty : : ; : Russell Williamson Sherwin Parker, a good looking young man of 25 ; : : John Vallett Lily Reardon, a pretty, vibrant girl of 17 : F ; ; Hilda Bernardo Todd Galloway, tall, good looking, 22 ‘ , ; ; : John Antosca Clas 5 Play Thursday, November 25—T own Hall—Eight-thirty ae I é The lights were dimmed; the curtain was raised; and our long awaited Senior Class Play began. - The capacity audience didn’t seem to bother the cast at all, for as the play progressed the actors appeared to be very composed and at ease. It wasn’t long before they had the gathering in a hilarious mood. Seward got off to a flying start with his line “ . . . a hunk of bone and a rage of hair...” Ruthie’s “Nana” was a real and vivid portrayal of an energetic grandmother, even to her “‘jiving’ to Bing Crosby’s singing. Barbara Barrows deserved all the bouquets she carried during the evening’s performance; and of course, Johnny Pharmakis was a Crashing success. Dottie’s piano playing may not have been “boogie-woogie” but her performance was a howling success. Lena’s ‘“‘Come and get it” brought a roar from the audience as did Russell’s entrance. He did a fine job especiallly at breaking up house for the Reardons. Jack’s ““You haven't answered my last letter,” and his technique of courtship was something “out of this world.’ Hilda’s “jiu- jitsu’ was as good as her acting which was “super.” Janelle’s entrance as well as John’s brought forth many oh’s and ah’s from the onlookers, but not as much as did their kissing scene. Barby Dustin’s plea for butter was another real and vivid portrayal. We wish that the play were a movie so we could run it over many times. Isabelle M. Garland Leet’s dance! Fis. play! Deel cath football Dance and Banque Amid a gayly colored gym decorated in our fighting colors, green and white, we enjoyed a successful Football Dance on Fri- day evening, December 10. The dance was sponsored by the football team and the cheerleaders. “The dance was very well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. Locke and most of the other members of the faculty were present. Of course, the honored guest of the evening was our inspiring coach, Mr. Certuse, who was presented a fine gold pen on behalf of the football squad and the cheerleaders. On receiving the gift from our captain he said, “I once asked for a gift from you fellows. It was to win the Foxboro game for me and you did. So, in a way, this is the second gift ve received from you. Thank you very much, fellows; and thanks also to our ever cheering cheerleaders.” Yea, man! It was a great evening with all our football heroes sporting fair-haired lassies and having the time of their lives. On February 17, we were tended a banquet at the high school. The guests who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Locke, members of the school committee, Mr. James Kelly, former great Mansfield High coach. Mr. Howard Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hazel and special guest Coach “Rip” Engle, foot- ball, end coach, and basketball coach at Brown University. Mr. Locke was toastmaster and introduced speakers Mr. Kelly and Coach Certuse. Mr. Kelly highly praised our likable coach. “Rip” Engle gave an interesting and humorous talk and later showed us slow motion football pictures of Brown games during the past season. : The banquet was prepared by Mrs. Nelson, cafeteria mana- ger with the help of Miss Lewis and our cheerleaders. (We're still wondering where they got the points for the ham and the butter. ) . William A. Nordberg Roa Bsevior Semt- Formal The night had come at last. I sat at my dresser and couldn’t help but think of what the evening had in store for me. I could see the hall decorated with silhouettes of dancing couples, top hats, canes, gloves, and stars. I wondered what sort of gowns the other girls would wear. Then suddenly I was awakened by the ringing of the front door bell. It was my escort, Bob, who brought me a beautiful corsage. I put on my evening wrap and stepped out into a cold, but clear New Year's Eve. Bob casually opened the door of the car and I stepped in holding my breath,—thinking—“people have cars, but’—-. Sure enough, this one had gas and we were off. It wasn’t long before we arrived at the Town Hall. We went up the stairs and we heard “Chick” Comey and his orchestra playing “Paper Doll.” It was heaven, indeed. I entered the hall—this part is especially hard to describe—the beautiful colors, the wonderful gowns, just about everything took my breath away. (I’m very thankful for the pictures be- low which show in part some of my memories of the evening.) Every time I notice my silver star and top hat souvenir I can picture the mad dash of the kids, each trying to get a silhouette for a keepsake. As the New Year came in and the old one went out, we sang “Auld Lange Syne’—‘should old friends be forgot and never brought to mind’—. Not for me! ‘This evening will live too vividly in my heart. Cora Mae Valentine Dreaming! (Watching! HN aro. Uyras On Friday evening, February 18th, we held a Mardi Gras, a revival of an old school custom. The gym was colorfully decorated by members of the Senior Class. The event marked an evening of splendor, color, and humor. Most of all, the beauty and gayety of the unique costumes added to the success of the party. The high point of the evening was the arrival of the King and Queen, led into the gym by the page, John Antosca, in a handsome Marine’s uniform. The Queen, Janelle Swett, was dressed in a regal white gown while the King, Jack Vallett, wore a white sailor’s uniform with a red cape. Prizes of defense stamps were awarded to the faculty and the students. Of the faculty, Mr. Ricci our “hep” teacher, dressed as Martha Washington received the prize for the most handsome costume. Mr. Jenkins “decked out” in minstrel attire won the “cleverest’” award. Winner for the funniest costume was Miss Henchel, who had her hair done up and wore a blue plaid dress which was padded in crucial spots. She carried a pail, mop, and a pair of roller skates; elated by her success, she was really hilarious. It must have been very hard for the judges to decide on the faculty prizes since all of the costumes worn by them were very gorgeous and colorful. The students who were awarded prizes for the most handsome costumes were Cora Mae Valentine who came as a charming Spanish senorita and Dick Washburn who wore a Spanish Rhumba outfit. Winners for the cleverest costumes went to Rose Armfield, “A Pistol Packin’ Mama” and Buddy Merrill the cutest lassie pre- sent, definitely ‘out of this world” (thank goodness). The funniest prizes were awarded to the “Hunch back of Mansfield High,” Lena Cacciagrani, wearing New Orleans Mardi Gras apparel and to Johnny Pharmakis in a hobo’s garb. Oh, if I could only list here all the many other funny, clever and handsome costumes which made the evening unforgettable—Mrs. Jenkins, as “Daisie Mae’ of Harlem—Dot McKay in a costume good enough to eat—Frank Flammia, a store house for lip-prints—Andy “on again, off again’? Emery—our eighteenth century couple, Barbara and Russell . . . Louise H. Fernandes DE must be jelly Shetr mayesttes Srue. to form ———— SEE Cr anip ano Bow Days Wowee! 7:30 and still not dressed for school! What sweater will I wear? Green, blue, yellow? No, that’s not right. Say, hold on a minute. Today is Tramp Day! I won't have to worry about my regular clothes, but just put on any old thing. Let me see, I'll get Pop’s old patched-up overalls from the closet. I don’t think Al will mind if I borrow his lumber shirt, not if it’s an old one. Say, these are rather big in size— Ha! Ha! Don't I look horrible! Now for the finishing touches. Here’s a weather- beaten straw hat I might wear. Woops! Too big. Ah, I’ve found one. It looks like a victim of last year’s Easter parade but it will serve the purpose. Shucks, Vil need shoes; won't I? Pop has a pair of kick boots somewhere. They will just fill the bill. Well, I guess that’s the story; I’d better get to school. Oh, there’s Dot. Ha! Ha! What a scream she is especially with that “toilet” pipe. At last, I am at school and here I meet other tramps as I tramp to class with tramps of all classes. When I think back to this day I shall always remember Dottie St. John’s paint-spotted pants and jerky jerkin, and Ruth Nelson’s memorable split. up the leg trousers. This was Tramp Day, and long shall I remember the tramp, tramp, tramp of all the tramps as their echoes tramp through the hall of M. H. S. Today is another special day—Bow Day! Here I am in school showing off an enormous green bow. What a howl Johnny Antosca is with that big sky-blue pink and purple polka-dotted bow-tie. Leapin’ Lizards, look at S. P. with that baby pink bow in his hair. (Did I say hair?) There’s Barbara Barrows and Leah Brown wearing brown and pink bows respectively. I also see Johnnie Pharmakis sporting a bow-tie that even “Frankie” would pay a fortune for; and there’s Janelle looking cute as ever with that big red bow in her hair. I bow to those who wore bows on this unforgettable Bow Day. Lena Cacciagrani Oh, what a Bow-utiful day! Going my way? Don’t Sweetheart me! raduation Day It’s Sunday morning and I’m about to live the first three days of my most memorable week. I nervously dress in my white graduation dress, and then I say goodbye to my parents. On arriving at church I see the rest of my class being arranged for their entrance into the church to attend Bacca- laureate Service. This was our service and the sermon was for us; I was thrilled to say the least. When the services were over we marched out and then received the cordial congratu- lations of many well-wishers. After conversing for a few moments with my classmates, I hurried home to my dinner; there, too, I got that unexplainable, undescribable feel- ing. Dinner was over and once again I left home, this time to go to the high school where a picture was taken of us in our caps and gowns. With Sunday over I couldn’t help but think what tomorrow had in store for me. This was the last day I’d spend in school; it would be goodbye to my class- mates, to the juniors and sophomores, to the teachers, and to my school life. . Well, it wasn’t long before it was Class Day and we saw ourselves marching down the aisle to the stage. “There, for the first time, we heard our History, Will, and Prophecy— chuckling, thinking of our past, present, and future as they were read. ‘There were tears in our eyes or else there was a lump in our throats as we marched out of the Town Hall to the singing of “Where, oh, where are the grand old seniors?” by the juniors and sophomores. It was now Graduation Day, in some regard the same as Class Day; but our audience was now composed of our parents, relatives, and friends. A speaker was present to give us advice in regard to our life after graduation. Our Class President, Eleo Zaffini presented Junior Class President, Don Huston, with our class gift. Now it was time to receive our diplomas. One after another stepped up to receive his diploma. Finally my name was called. I don’t know how I ever walked up to receive it; but there I was about to get my diploma, a document of twelve years of school life—a school life that I’d like to live over and over again. Lillian Gordon At last Beautiful dreamer My Shining Ftour S enor Recep tion This was it! The last few weeks were here. I’d lived graduation in my mind many times and as for Senior Reception well—lI could see it all so very clearly as if I were on a merry- go-round whirling from scene to scene. My worries and anxiety seemed to disappear as I came down the stairs—ready to go. I pinned on my flowers, took a last look, and we were off. As we approached the Town Hall, everything seemed to take on color—the South Common never looked as green nor the twilight as beautiful as it did at this moment. He checked my evening wrap; and it seemed more and more like a dream as they lined us up to make our entrance into the upper hall. As I passed through the column of Junior ushers I couldn’t take it all in fast enough—the hall so beautifully decorated with its bright colors—and lit up with the smiling faces which seemed to be everywhere. As the reception line formed I was thankful for being at the end of the alphabet this time. The Junior ushers approached nearer and nearer with guests to be intro- duced. I never realized I could be quite as nervous as I was at this moment. Before I knew it I was in the “thick of it” and enjoying it very much—meeting this one for the first time, meeting old acquaintances, saying hello to friends. All too soon it ended, for the orchestra began to play the grand march and we were again in the spot-light. With the forming of the traditional “M’” I could feel myself tingling with the excitement of it all. The orchestra surely sounded good as it swung into a beautiful waltz. This was the first dance of the evening and it was our privilege as Seniors to lead it. Much too soon we were dancing the fourth and fifth dances. How beautiful and handsome everyone looked—a laughing face, a happy face. Yet among the blaze of color and laughs we were conscious of the fact that this was it—our last time together before a class reunion. “A class reunion”—this thought kept me happy as we sang together “Auld Lang Syne’. Grace L. Ward Sweet Well, all-reet! Petite Ching: We Remember Sus pens é The voice at the front of the room drones on and on, each word drawing you nearer and nearer to your fate. Small beads of perspiration stand out on your forehead. Your hands are clammy and there’s a strange, hollow space where your stomach used to be. For the thou- sandth time you wish you were safely at home in bed, or hundreds of miles away —in any direction, or even placidly plucking those harp strings up in the clouds. Now the time you've been dreading for days is here. “That’s your name being called. Suddenly panic seizes you! Your mouth is dry, your mind is completely blank and your knees won't support you. At last you’ve reached the haven behind the table and can grip its edge to help support those shaking knees. Just then the silence of the room is broken by a voice, rather low and halting at first but growing sure and steady. What a wonderful surprise to dis- cover it’s your voice and now you are on your way to earning an A for that first oral theme. Gy yu Clas J) There are a lot of things that I’ll re- member after graduation but I think one of the most outstanding memories will be our daily gym class. During the first — few weeks when no one had their gym uniforms we just danced all period. Those were wonderful days but such bliss was not to last for long. Soon everyone was organized and we got down to business. I shall never forget, although I'd like to, that first strenuous period of exercises and then the torturous after-effects. After a while our bruised and battered bodies became accustomed to the exercises and our kind, big-hearted teacher, Miss Lewis gave us less strenu- ous exercises, and even let us dance once in a while. About the middle of the year Miss Lewis announced that every Tuesday the class would be devoted to health. Later we had health class only once every other Tuesday; but having become accustomed to the exercises, we didn’t mind too much. Miss Lewis finally made us realize that these exer- When I found that I really liked gym in spite of cises were of benefit to us. the hard work we sometimes did, there was just one thing that annoyed me— the showers in which the water couldn’t be regulated! In every life a little rain must fall! Che Girls’ Locker Room I think the girls’ locker room is the most interesting spot in the high school. There, everyone knows everyone else’s business. If you ever want to know anything about yourself or what you did the night before last, you'll find your answers in the locker room. ‘The dirt that flies around is terrific—(George ought to be more thorough.) The girls’ greatest problem is’ the “mirror.” We dream someday of hav- ing walls of mirrors. Then we wouldn't have to wait so long and maybe get to ” classes on time. The locker room is famous in the eyes of the girls and will continue to make history as the years roll by. An Unforgettable Bus To choose the most pleasant school day memory is difficult to do. Yet, I am sure I shall never forget dashing up the road, early in the morning to catch Perry’s peppy, powerful school bus with a seat- ing capacity of thirty-two which held sixty-four. We poured out of our homes, break- fast in one hand, coat in the other. We piled into the bus “gentlemen” before ladies. If you were a “gentle- man’”’ you were sure of a seat. With a “toot” of the horn and a jerk of the bus we were off to school. Some were still eating their breakfast while others were trying to get curlers out of their hair. In one corner some. compared algebra answers while others were reciting Ham- let’s “To be or not to be.” The younger boys disturbed them by stepping on their toes and fighting over who got the most caterpillar nests during the weekend. Finally we rolled into school after many a jostle and never failed to be late. What OWill He Be Like? Ever since the first rumor began that our former principal, Mr. Craig, was leaving, pupils of M. H. S. were won- dering what the new principal would be like. Would he be short, tall, thin, plump, old, young, pleasing or you know what? This went on all summer until school began again in the fall of 1943. i remember the low whispers concerning him which I overheard on the first floor corridor, the sly sneaks into the office which some girls managed to put over. { did so want to see him or at least take a glance. All I knew was that his name was Raymond S. Locke. It sounded terribly dignified to me and when he finally strutted out of his office and pa- raded up and down the corridor that is exactly how his appearance struck me. What was he like?—tall, in fact very tall, nice striking appearance, age, about thirty-five, and he wore glasses. A hard look settled on his face which made me shrink ten inches. Why, I was actually afraid of him. Does he still strike me that way ?— Silly idea, of course not! I forgot to tell you, Mr. Locke hails from Ver- mont and how could anyone from Vermont remain too dignified! I know we have all come to know him as a friend and councelor. Gountain of Youth? _ The students that sit in the back seats in the Study Hall never fail to catch an eyeful of the many goings-on at the drinking fountain. Students leaving their classes to go to the office stop at the fountain to try to rid themselves of that nervousness. Of course, I can’t forget recess time when a half dozen boys stand around the great fountain as if they were guarding it. When the end of recess comes the boys move away but a certain couple linger near the ‘“thirst-quencher” to talk. The one thing I shall never forget about the fountain is the way Mr. Locke breezes by it and then retraces a few steps to wet his lips. I shall always remember the popu- larity of the fountain in the lower hall, (not saying anything about the legend connected with the one in the upper hall). I wonder why the lower hall fountain is so popular. Maybe it’s a Fountain of Youth. Flash! On numerous occasions this year it was not unusual for students to be walk- ing along the corridor of our very pictur- esque high school, conversing with their fellow classmates, and suddenly be momentarily dazed by a blinding flash of light. Then before these bewildered boys and girls could re-assemble their senses and catch their breaths, the image of our own Mr. Ricci would appear from the opposite end of the corridor wearing that ever present “I caught you that time” smile on his face. Yes, you guessed it. Then he would be off to prey upon some other unsuspecting souls, hoping to get “another good shot.” I don’t think I’m alone in saying that I for one, shall not forget M r. Ricci and his camera. Editors’ Note:—We are grateful for photographs taken by Mr. Ricci and for the time and work he put into our YEARBOOK as advisor. Sd Pk LY A Page 4I Blah! Blah! Blah! Santa’s little helper Well, Lil be o Man Shortage My friends! Keep “em Flying Chemis fry Chub Throughout the year, the Chemistry Club has been ac‘ive in giving dances and parties for the club members and their guests. These “get togethers” are informal and the atmosphere has always been one of friendliness. There have been a few outstanding parties but the best one, we have all agreed upon, was the Scavenger Hunt. It Was a very rainy night and the “hunters” were given sealed orders, wished good luck, and sent on their way to wade through the puddles and ditches in search of false teeth, hairless dogs, flies, anda lot of other hard-to-get articles. Then there was the party given for the cast of the Senior Play. It was held in the Chemistry lab and on the black board were pictures drawn portraying the dif- ferent characters in various moods. A large, beautiful cake was presented and Miss Donaghue, the director, was given the honor of cutting it. The club also had a well-planned Quiz Kid program and all questions and answers were originated by the entertainment committee. The club members and guests were called upon to answer certain questions; and if they failed, they were given some consquence to do—one chap had to do a ballet dance, while another had to have three strangers autograph an egg—a real evening of enjoyment. The Chemistry Club has also been noted for its fine refreshments. We, the class of 1944, sincerely hope that all the future Chemistry students who belong to the Chemistry Club will have as good a time as we have all enjoyed this year. Advisor—Mr. Ricci Officers President—Shirley Thurber Vice-President—Leslie Rathbun Secretary—Hilda Bernardo ‘Treasurer—Dorothy St. John Aim of Club—To meet together socially and to promote a mutual, friendly feeling between student and teacher. Hilda Bernardo Cleaning Ftouse Dead Pan Caking Inventory uae eng 4 Che Catler Well, once again it’s time for The Tatler to be dis- tributed among the students. I hurry up to Room 8 to get the twenty-two copies to give out to the anxious “kids” in my room. I can’t wait to get rid of them fast enough so that I may read my copy. The first thing I turn to is the Gadabout. Gee, Hilda and her gang surely get it out of the cracks and corners—the “dirt” I mean. I see that Martha Turner is “drooling” over Andy Emery; and, Oh! Lena look! I didn’t know that Chili Rockwood was working. Boy! such a revealing article—this Gadabout. ‘Now for the Locker Room Gossip. What happens in that locker room shouldn’t happen(period). Won’t Zaff ever give up trying to get the “certain girl?” I see that Carl Staples was seen wheeling a baby carriage in the South Common. The Junior Page has a few interesting facts this time. They have a few “cards” in the Class of 45. The Sophomores are off to a flying start with their New Year’s Resolutions and other newsy items about their class. Well, whadda ya know, here is a senior statistics page—so Barb Barrows wants to be another Cornell. (That’s a big order.) Hilda’s ambition is to join the Marines. (I wonder why?) Who got the Tatler awards this time? Oh, I forgot, I have to read Famous Men and Women first. Well, I-see Chili: Rockwood, the bowler, and John (All or Nothing at All) Antosca rate a write up. Shirley Thurber and Dot McKay, those two redheads, are quite popular in this edition. “That was a good article—now let’s have a look at the awards. Mr. Locke and Mr. Ricci got the gold one for attending the school activities. “The seniors boys who skipped school to have their pictures taken got the solid brass medal. Well, that’s all in The Tatler for now but I might as well read the editorial— it’s always so-0-0-o interesting and witty, too. My! it’s all about the Semi-Formal. Remember, students? ‘The seniors should have backed it-—says ‘Chief’ Flammia. Boy! this paper is worth the nickle I paid for it. I hope all the Tatlers are as good as they have been this year. Dot McKay Cap, Cap, ‘Cap Clip, Clip, Clip Disa and Data eronautics Chik John J. Antosca Edward E. Epstein John R. Grundy Ronald E. King Charles R. Rockwood Seward P. Tuell John E. Vallett Eleo J. Zaffini Advisor—Mr. Ricci This club was organized by our never-tiring Aeronautics teacher, Mr. Ricci. The aim of the club is to further interest the fellows in aviation by meetings of discus- sion and application; and of course it was a lovely way to spend a dull Monday even- ing, especially if you’re a bowling enthusiast with a bum eye. (To which our flying Chile Rockwood will agree. ) Eight seniors boys taking the aeronautics course made up the club membership. In the middle of the year the club obtained a Wright Cyclone aircraft engine. Some of the members accompanied Mr. Ricci to Boston and had the opportunity of seeing many aeroplanes and engines that have been used on our fighting fronts. In : March Mr. Charles Stratton, Professor at Boston University, and formerly Mr. Ricci’s teacher, came to Mansfield High to address the club and other students interested. He gave a very informal talk about aviation of yesterday and to-day. After his speech the group was free to ask him questions pertaining to aeronautics. We held our meetings at the beginning of the year every Monday at the High School where we worked on various assignments. We held one successful dance in March with the profits going to the Class for the yearbook. We hope we have established a fine precedent for next year’s Aeronautics Club. Ronald King (Wasting Cime Nodeling Cime (Well Spent Cime Pan- (American Giah Fernando Abreu Elio Bacchiocchi Hubert Beals Claire Bellew Bradford Brown Roger Buck Patricia Dean Virginia DeLong Theresa Lane Bert Merrill, Jr. Ruth Nelson Donald Ohle Helen Rogers Dorothy St. John Jacqueline Servais Edward Sheldon Barbara Dustin Frank Flammia Elizabeth Flint Martha Flint Janelle Swett Shirley Thurber Seward Tuell Marcia Vernon William Peuean Grace Ward Florence Harris James Wright Fred Ienello Eleo Zaffini Club Advisor—Miss Shepard Another newly formed club this year was the Pan American Club with Miss Aurilla Shepard, French and Spanish teacher, as advisor. We held our first meeting in March in the gym. At the meeting three short talks were given by Barbara Dustin, Ruth Nelson, and Seward Tuell respectively. Brad ‘The Voice’ Brown sang “La Paterna ’ and persia Dean played a piano solo. Our next meeting was a very gala affair. It was Pan American Day, April 14; and we presented a program in the study hall with teachers, parents, invited guests from Wheaton College, and students as our very appreciative audience. After a short wel- come address by our president, a chorus consisting of all members of the club sang three Spanish songs under the flawless conducting of Miss Ethel Armstrong. Following a brief musical interlude, with sophomore, Muriel McCauley as | pianist, eight Pan American girl members gave a very fine presentation of “La Conga.” Eleo Zaffini gave an interesting talk on Inter-American Friendship. Clara Cutillo’s solo of “La Golondrina” was very well applauded as was the duet of “Las Flores Negras” sung by Dorothy St. John and Grace Ward. After another dance we had a quiz on South America which Bill Harrigan won. | Our guest speaker of the evening, Senorita Flora Sibaja, native Costa Rican and | student of Wheaton, gave an interesting and well delivered talk on her country. Later in the evening she led “La Conga.” It is the aim of the Pan American Club to know all that is possible of our neighbors to the south, so that we may live in peace and harmony forever. We are approaching this goal through the study of their language, their customs, and their history. Las Muchachas Una Danza Be Cantores Glee Club Back Row—left to right—Hubert Beals, Mario Gernamiani, Brad Brown, Calvin Chamberlain. Middle Row—Barbara Barrows, Anthony Bruno, Russell Williamson, Edward Sheldon, Paul Shelboune, William Sheldon, Dent Williamson, Jr., Leah Brown. Front Row—Frederick Williamson, Roger Dean, Martha Turner, Donald Sheldon, Charles Jones, Francis Repucci. RE Back Row—left to right—Alan Rockwood, Hubert Beals, Edward Sheldon, Richard Gallipeau, Calvin Chamberlain, John Pharmakis, Edward Bolton. Middle Row —William Harrigan, Helona Wellman, Gladys Cahoon, Marian Chase, Sally ee Dorothy Rose, Muriel McCauley, Dorothy Washburn, Doris Williamson, Ronald eddes. Front Row—Grace Ward, Dorothy St. John, Fred Ienello, Robert Schofield, Brad Brown, Elinor La Belle, Janice Quinham. Advisor—Miss Hazel Haddox J 1’S NIKE To. HAVE “EN FLOATING AROUND. ps Pie S ke PERSONAL) ry Most - , GLAMOROVS — MOST POPYLAR GIRL | BEST DISPOSITION President ; CHARLES R. RocKwoop Vice-Pres. ; JoHN E. VALLETT Secretary. : JANELLE C. SWETT Treasurer : BarBARA F, DustTIN Advisor , F Mr. CERTUSE “You haven't got the pep, You haven't got the jazz, s You haven't got the team, f- f That Mansfield has.” é LC Sane BEE Lckkous BeOS OS Sports The membership of the Athletic Association includes the entire student body each of whom pays $1.10 per year, which enables the member to attend all home football, basketball, and baseball games free. Football dances held after most of our games were always a social highlight to players and students alike. After each home Friday evening basketball game we once again enjoyed dancing. One notable accomplishment of the A. A. this year was the drawing up of a new constitution concerning the awarding of sweaters and letters to our athletes. Through our funds the best equipment available is purchased for our teams, both girls and boys. It is the aim of the A. A. to create a keener school spirit and to further interest students in all school sports, either as a participant or as a highly enthused spectator. Charles R. Rockwood Yea GREEN, Yea WHITE! ssoctation Cia Ta Our School Sports will undoubtedly linger long in our memories. We who played can vividly recall various incidents which led to victory or defeat. You who watched us play can per- haps remember most of the games. Playing the game did much for us; there on the field of play, we learned how to “‘take it’? and how “‘to dish it out.”” We saw through reality that teamwork was the main factor in becoming a winner or a loser. In many ways a game was like an important military engagement, where each side had been training their bodies and getting down their tactics to perfection. Another thing we learned the hard way was, that regardless of opinion, the best team always managed to win. Some may say it was the breaks that counted. Yes, but the better team always made their breaks and eventually capitalized on them. Most of us saw that it wasn’t dificult to be both a scholar and an athlete by just giving up some little thing during the season. “These benefits we got out of playing will help us build our character for the biggest and most important game of all, “Success,” when our opponents are not eleven, not five, not nine fellows, but the world. There is the lighter side. We had fun! Our Barber Shop Quartets, Night- ingales, Swooners, and Crooners always made us forget our bumps and bruises after a hard practice or game. The comedianes will live forever; never a dull moment when they are around telling jokes of yesterday and today. Frequently one could hear Clem say, “Say, have you heard this one Willie?” We're getting ready for practice now— the shower room is buzzing with most of the fellows “batting the breeze’ and getting a few attentive ears. Some of the boys swinging on the shower room pipes and others showing their chest expansions brought the jungles and Tarzan to our high school locker room. Our paraphernalia on, our shoes shined, our hair combed, we were off for prac- tice. Those. of us who played football or baseball had a long tiresome walk to the park. Some of the more fortunate had the occasion to ride in Coach Certuse’s puffing, sturdy 1937 Ford V-8. How the chaise has ever survived its numerous loads of humanity is a question which only Mr. Anthony could answer. “To me it seemed to be the art and skill of the driver coupled with the poise and balance of the fellows standing on the running boards. And, Oh, yes, I must not forget the back seat drivers who peered through the burly, hairy, athletic legs of the fellows sitting on the roof. With our hearts in our mouths, a lump in our throat, a knock in our knees, we once again felt at ease as the big red building loomed ahead and our “Henry Ford creation” with the Coach at the wheel came to a three-point landing. Now we're all set for a well deserved shower after (as Clem would say it a la Durante) “I takes off my shoes, I takes off my stockings, I takes off my jersey, I takes off my pants, etc. and I jumps in the shower to wets and cleans myself.’ We're going to miss Janitor George and his good-natured complaining, telling the boys to keep the shower room ceiling free from spots a la football, basketball and baseball. It was during football season when George roared over: the Bowl tragedy. Mr. John Certuse, friend and coach to us all, will long be remembered by the Class of 44. His greatest ambition was to field a team, who whether they won, lost, or drew would always be hustling and fighting back until the final whistle had blown. He is greatly admired and respected by all of us. Some call him a “Magician” because of the teams he’s produced with such little material. We also like to leave the Coach with this thought, ‘‘Here’s hoping that that elusive spirit who is so successful in taking your keys, may be captured and put to death.”’ All kidding aside, we, the Class of ’44, say “So long and good luck to an “all-right guy.” We'll be seeing you and your teams from the stands in years to come. Another gentleman we miss is the late Doctor Griffin. He was a loyal rooter of Mansfield High School. It was he who examined us, took care of our bruises, bumps and breaks; it was he who helped organize our School Band ; it was he who took a great interest in the youth of Mansfield High. The late witty ‘Doc’ will long be re- membered as the number one fan of Mansfield High School! Frank J. Flammia Bottom Row, left to right—Bert Merrill , Richard Eldridge , Don Huston , Fred Ienello , Willie Palanza , Frank Flammia , John Antosca , Jack Vallett , Ed Epstein , Chili Rockwood , Bill Nordberg . Middle Row, left to right—Coach Certuse, Manager Brad Brown , Warner Rotherham , Lester Epstein , Richard Gallipeau , Robert Schofield , Randy Lodico , Bob Eames , Manager Ed Sheldon . Top Row, left to right—Ed Bolton, Car] Staples, Alan Rockwood, John Pharmakis. Lettermen All Bristol County Team—John Antosca, first team guard; Frank Flammia, first team reserve lineman; Charles Rockwood, second team backfield. Captain: Frank J. Flammia Coach: John P. Certuse Attleboro o Mansfield o Attleboro 7 Mansfield o Franklin o Mansfield 6 Coyle 19 Mansfield o Canton 12 Mansfield 13 No. Attleboro o Mansfield 20 Abington 7 Mansfield o Foxboro 6 Mansfield 26 North Easton 7 Mansfield 26 Taunton 12 Mansfield o @ ootball We won five, lost four, tied one with a squad which numbered only six- teen at the beginning of the season. Factors which made it a good football team were an understanding, hard work- ing coach, who knew his business and a team willing to co-operate with him. Here’s a summary of each game. Attleboro, Here We opened our season at the Memorial Park and before a large crowd played a scoreless tie with Attleboro. Most of the play took place in Attleboro’s half of the field and thrice we were within their twenty-yard line but we failed to score. Franklin, Here The following Saturday we played a stubborn, hard-fight- ing and heavier Franklin team. After a scoreless first half, Chile Rockwood ran thirty-two yards to put the ball inside Franklin’s ten yard line; from there, Jack Vallett scored the first touchdown of the season and we finally won 6-0. Canton, There Our next game was with a “never say die’ Canton club on Columbus Day. With our “T”’ working to a “T”’ we went ahead 13-0 at half time. Apparently the first half was too great a pace for us, for out of nowhere Canton came back fight- ing and was within one point of tying the game. Abington, There With just four days having passed since the hard Canton game, we were all set to play Abington High, undefeated in its last twelve starts. With feather-weight Jack Vallett carrying the ball and left footer Johnny Antosca getting off some high, long and beautiful punts we were able to hold Abington to one touchdown. North Easton, Here We won this one after a slight scare in the first half from a plucky, scrappy Oliver Ames team. With quarterback Fred ero. Ienello leading the way with three touchdowns and passing to Willie Palanza for the other, we won 26-7. Attleboro, There In a return match with Attleboro High we were more than determined to beat them. Maybe our over-anxiety was the cause of the many fumbles, the penalties, and ejection of Capt. Flammia. As in the first game we had two chances to score but “muffed” them. Attleboro won the game with a Hayden to Stevens pass, 7-0. Coyle, Here Unfortunately we met Coyle on the day they were “hot”, for they showed superiority in all departments beating us 19-0. A Mansfield boy, John Keane, attending Coyle, was the “straw that broke the camel’s back.” In the first minutes of play he galloped seventy yards to put his club ahead. North, Here With the weather fine for ducks, the field suitable for sub- marines, we welcomed a smart looking Red and White squad from North Attleboro to our spacious Memorial Park Aqua- rium. I guess we were the best sea-goers for we walloped North 20-0. The Mansfield players certainly seemed to appreciate the slimy sediment more than did the soaked spectators. Foxboro, Here Our hapless friends in the neighboring community, Fox- boro, were our next opponents. For four periods the Mansfield regulars toyed with Foxboro who scored their only touchdown against our scrubs. Chile Rockwood was our big gun, scoring four touchdowns. © Taunton, There We played our final game with Tauton High on Thanks- giving morning. “Iwo fumbles were the main factors in our defeat to a heavier club. We wore ourselves out in the first half, holding them scoreless. “This game ended our season. We seniors wish Coach Certuse and Capt. Don Huston all the luck in the world next year. Louis D’Afile Bas ketball | After a few weeks of strenuous prac- ticing, brushing up on the fundamentals, improving our shooting, and getting into the best of condition we were set for our first basketball game. Our opponents were the Alumni and State Guard, each playing a half against us. We easily conquered the hard fighting, sportsman- like veterans, 53-23. Our second game was with Dighton High whose height and reach advantages were offset by our speed and cleverness on the court. After the smoke had cleared away (with two overtimes and a sudden death period) we found ourselves the tired victor 30-28 because of a neat set-shot basket by Fred Ienello. We won our two games from Foxboro High by the scores of 22-16 and 24-10 respectively. In the first game we were pressed all the way by our opponent’s ““man to man”’ defense but once again Fred Ienello sparked his team to victory. We won the other game very easily, outplaying them with better floor- work and greater accuracy. Losing two tough games to North Attleboro was certainly heart-breaking to us. The first was a see-saw scoring affair which found North the winner when the final whistle blew, 29- 25. In the other engagement played in the Town Hall four of our regulars were ejected from the game because of personal fouls. This led to a disappointing 31-18 defeat. Our two games with Coyle High of Taunton were both lost by last stanza sprees by the close margins of 28-24 and 31- 24. In both these games it was Captain “Buddy” Merrill who paced his teammates, sinking one-hand bucket shots. Twice a more experienced Taunton High quintette rode roughshod over us by the scores of 36-22 and 50-31. In spite of defeat ‘Bill’ Nordberg displayed some neat dribble and floor- work. ; We were surprised by an aggressive, alert and most able North Easton and twice went down fighting to the better club, 26-21 and 35-28. Mansfield at Attleboro: in this one we were out-played, Skirts... Highlights out-passed and naturally outscored 49-14. Our last two regular scheduled games were with a fast- starting, rugged and rangey Franklin team who twice got the best of us winning 44-29 and 43-23. We played some of our best basketball against Franklin. ‘The season was not over as yet, for we were entered in the South Shore Tournament in Class “B”. We drew Pembroke High as our first opponents. We had the time of our lives try- ing to make the stubborn Pembroke club say “uncle” and it was only through senior “Bill” Nordberg’s sixteen points that we were able to do so. After overcoming our first obstacle in our bid for the Class “B” championship, we were put up against a good Hanover team. After a slow defensive first half we came to life and took a 21-12 lead with but three minutes to play. Our guess is that the fellows either began to see the trophy loom up in front of them or else were wondering who their next opponent would be for from nowhere and nohow Hanover emerged the victor 22-21, scoring their last basket with but eight seconds to play. Bitterly admitting defeat and very downcast by being eliminated from the, tournament, we were rejoicing once again when tourney officials informed Coach Certuse that Hanover was forced to forfeit their game to us because of their unwitting use of a player. ‘This brought us to the semi-finals with Dart- mouth High as our opponents. We were trailing 14-12 at half- time but with a spark of life through some neat one-hand pivot bucket shots by Buddy Merrill we were ahead 23-18 with but four minutes to play. Dartmouth then went ahead 25-23 sink- ing desperate shots from all parts of the floor. But Mansfield was not to be denied for Dick Eldridge dribbled up the middle and sank a neat bucket shot, only to have Dartmouth’s six foot center duplicate his feat thus bringing victory to our opponents. Throughout the season the diminutive Don Huston and the steady, dependable Dick Eldridge continually set up many scoring opportunities for a high scoring forward line. Clem and Willie Look out behind eerie tine Bottom Row, |. to r—M. McCauley”, S. Wills , V. Rathbun , Capt. R. DeClemente , M. Turner , P. Dean , I. Blandori . Middle Row, 1. to r.—Coach Lewis, A. Amadei, G. Freeman, D. Hallett, B. Creedon , M. MacDonald, Mgr. G. Ward. Top Row, l. to r—Manager H. Wellman, V. DeLong, E. Pescosolido, M. Vernon. Letter North Attleboro 14 Mansfield 27 North Attleboro 18 Mansfield 34 Foxboro 26 Foxboro 31 Mansfield 24 Attleboro 34 Mansfield 8 North Easton 18 Attleboro 24 Mansfield 11 North Easton 23 Mansfield 9 rls’ Basketball Captain: Rena DeClemente Coach: Miss Priscilla Lewis Led by Captain Rena DeClemente, our girls’ basketball squad made a very creditable showing, considering this was the first year in many that the school has gone all-out for the sport. Coach Lewis should be congratulated for the interest she has stirred up amongst the girls for the sport and most of all for the team’s performance. Girls’ basketball is definitely here to stay. Mansfield 19 Mansfield 13 ‘Fhoops, my dear (We've all here “Rena’s in the clear Oe of aS SY ¥ Back row, left to right—Coach Certuse, Seward Tuell, Albert Flammia, Donald Huston, Robert Merrifield, Jacob Adelstone, Bert Merrill, Jr., Edward Sheldon, Edward Bolton, Alex Uva. Front row—Hubert Beals, Frank Flammia, Ronald King, Edward Epstein, Captain John Grundy, Wil- liam Nordberg, John Antosca, Roger Buck. Franklin 6 Mansfield Coyle 3 Mansfield North Attleboro 2 Mansfield Attleboro 3 Mansfield Attleboro 4 Mansfield Captain: John Grundy NWDDHDOW North Easton 5 Coyle 6 Foxboro 1 Taunton Baseball Mansfield Mansfield 9 Mansfield 5 North Attleboro 10 Mansfield 19 Mansfield 12 Coach: Attleboro Mansfield North Easton Mansfield Foxboro Mansfield Taunton Mansfield Franklin Mansfield John P. Certuse As “Time Was” goes to press our baseball team has won 7 of 9 games. Coach Certuse looks forward to a very successful season. It is an experienced club featured by the fine pitching of Senior Bill Nordberg and Junior Hubert Beals, a tight infield and outfield and good catching. 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Parker’s sets the pace for Junior Fashions You will see it first at Parker's Youthfully yours, PARKER’S Compliments of Ey Pe PlBURNS UNG 100 Summer St., Boston ACADEMIC GOWNS ForRMAL CLOTHES For RENTAL QUALITY (Goops Fair PRICES Fardware Store, Office, and Yard DOWN WEBB PLACE Mansheld Lumber Co. Mansfield, Mass. Tel. 310-311 Connecting All Departments ENJOY HOOD’S ICK CREAM For Your BE TLER: Health DANA’S CoMPLETE HoME FURNISHINGS Tel. 843, Taunton, Mass. Compliments of BARBARA’S 263 North Main Street Mansfield, Mass. Compliments of Class of 1945 Compliments of Class of 1946 Compliments of E. B. Shepard FLORIST COMPLIMENTS OF ATHERTON’S HEADQUARTERS FOR I'URNITURE 37 So. Main St., Attleboro, Mass. Lawson’s Market 67 Chauncy St. Telephone 20 | S. S. PrercE Co. Propucts Compliments of H. M. LEAVITT SON LO Rakin iay Goalmeancde leew Gor Coa, Coxe, Icz, aND FUEL OIL Telephone 84 Shawmut Avenue COMPLIMENTS OF Manstteld Credit Union Loans SHARES DEposITs sib, Clemmey Co. STEEL PLATE FABRICATORS Mansfield Mass. Mansfeld Dairy Co. PERFECTLY PASTEURIZED FAMILY AND VITAMIN D MILkKs CREAM AND OTHER Dairy PropuctTs 87 Union St. Melve7 1a Pedini Motors BUICK CHEVROLET SALES AND SERVICE Telephone 142 Mansfield Compliments of Hub Barber Shop JOSEPH .LINHARES Proprietor The Sterling Mfg. Co. Mansfield, Mass. Makers OF TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT COMPEIMEN TS2OrF COWESET FARM Grave “A” Jersey Mik Compliments of M. Wasserman, M. D. Compliments of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. ATTLEBORO Compliments of Dr. A. D. Williamson DENTIST Compliments of ROCCO FLAMMIA G bi Lord-bhaG PRESCRIPTION PHARMACIST “The Rexall Store’ 214 North Main St. Mansfeld For Gifts Visit Stearns’ News Store Compliments of George C. Shields Compliments of Florence H. Hallett REAL ESTATE BROKER Clover - Farm Stores E. V. ROCKWOOD GROCERIES AND MEATS Delivery Service 225 No. Main St. Mansfield, Mass. Phone 511-J Compliments of Barrows Garage Compliments of Leslie A. Eames REAL EstaTE AGENCY Compliments of Claude’s Barber Shop Get Your VICTORY HarircuT AT CLAUDE’S Compliments of Fales Ice Fuel Pure MANUFACTURED ICE CoKE CoaAL OIL VULCANIZING RETREADING TuBE REPAIR John J. Currivan 26 Shawmut Ave. Mansfield, Mass. Tel. 217-M Compliments of Royal B. Patriquin Compliments of The Wilmore Co. Laure’s Dress Shop DressEs, Coats, Hats Tel. 426-W 3 Park. Street, Attleboro, Mass. A.W. Gasson, MM? D: 34 No. Main St. Mansfield, Mass. Tel. 798 Frank FE. Foster Mfg. Co. Willow Street SPECIAL MACHINE BUILDING, PAT- TERN MAKING, AND Toot Work Compliments of WESTERN AUTO STORE THE IDEAL BARBER SHOP 311 No. Main St. JoHN Ricco, Proprietors CHASES“ LUNGH Depot Square FRANK MOIL UPHOLSTERER | Deke utente Mansfield A. BROGNA ITALIAN AMERICAN GROCERIES Meats Provisions 56, Prattoot Tel. 425-W Compliments of R. DIMONTE Domestic - IMporTED GROCERIES Phone 453-W 72. Lattaots MANSFIELD 5-10c STORE 288 No. Main St. Mansfield Where your dollar has more cents M. SHRIBMAN MANSFIELD ‘TAILORS AND CLEANSERS H. ApDELSTONE, Prop. All work must give satisfaction 273 No. Main St. Mansfield Tel. 213 DR. W. R. JONES DENTIST 242 No. Main St. Tel. 195-W Compliments of DR. IRVING M. PARKER OsTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 171 No--Main St. Tel. 698 Compliments of BeMeebARWELE SHOES 2 No. Main St. Mansfield HERS W -O O-Dass AFTER THE GAME THE HANDICRAFT SHOP YarRN, Hosiery, GREETING Carps LENDING LIBRARY 261 No. Main St. Mansfield Compliments of CATALONI’S DALE SUR VICE SING, Established 1909, Rd O26 Be ' CLOTHING OF STYLE AND INDIVIDUALITY 185 No. Main St. Mansfield Compliments of MRS. EA ASE LIEIS Our CANpy IS FRESH TWICE A WEEK 109 No. Main St. Mansfield iar 79-M | MUSTO. DeLUTIS Hair STYLISTS CLATRSBRIL TON BUILDER Ware St. Tel. 566-R CoNGRATULATIONS To ‘THE CLASS OF 1944 A FRIEND Compliments of COSMOPOLITAN BAKERY A. BIELAN 141 No. Main St. Tel. 574 ARTHUR VIEWEY REAL ESTATE For Sale or To Let 243 School St., Mansfield, Mass. MANSFIELD MOTORS OLDSMOBILE SALES AND SERVICE INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS Tel. 530 Mansfield Compliments of MORINI’S MARKET Compliments of MORO’S MARKET CuHoiceE Meats VEGETABLES Slicler 74 A. Linari Compliments of ote DAVERNEDINER Compliments of MANSFIELD ELECTRIC SHOP 350 No. Main Tel. 524 Compliments of FRANCIS J. FOX Cor. OUMALEERY Gas, Ort, ACCESSORIES, Rapios, AND RECORDS Tel. 97-W 14 So. Main St. CARBONETTI’S MARKET Nation WIpbE STORES No. Main St. Mansfield SANNIE’S Where Mansfield Styles Begin BICUNEOQVERULISSTLORE 214 Rumford Ave. Tel. 140 Fruit Baskets A SPECIALTY opposite railroad station Fruits, Topacco, AND CANDY ROBERT M. COOK Paints, WALLPAPER, WINDOW SHADES — HousEHOLpD UTENSILS 229 No. Main St. Mansfield FRED E. WILLS INSURANCE AGENCY “Surveys A SPECIALTY’ 244 North Main Street Tel. 463-W Compliments of CARLTON M. BRIGGS Fuse, Ors anp Woop 1150 West St. Tel. 107-R Compliments of MANSFIELD COALTSEGRAINE EO: Compliments of bey ONSeECOR EST: Central Street Compliments of RATHBUN’S SERVICE STATION 213 So. Main Street Tel. 786-M Compliments of SAWYER’S BARBER SHOP Compliments of THE HOME COOK FOOD SHOPPE 281 No. Main St. Mrs. Chapman BIG STOCK OF SHOES Lowest Prices Possible SHOES REBUILT SPECIALTY At C. A. FIORE 378 No. Main St. Mansfield Compliments of POMFRET’S LAUNDRY WetT AND Dry WasH For THE DuRATION CARROLE-S COBB OptToMETRIST 177, North Main Street Compliments of THE EOX Ss. TORE AIKEN’S SERVICE STATION Sunoco Gas O1Ls 81 Chauncy St. Mansfield Tel. 468-R Compliments of SWEET PAPER BOX CO, Chartley Compliments of WILLIAM CUTILLO Compliments of - PIERCE HARDWARE CO. Taunton Best WisHES From MAKERS OF SIMPSON SPRING BEVERAGES Famous For Quatity, Purity, AND Deticious FLAvor SINCE 1878 PETEERSBEAU LYaS HOPPE Wheeler Building ‘Tel. 69-M Hair SPECIALIST Edythe Topping SARRO’S MARKET Ralph Sarro, Prop. Meats, GROCERIES, PROVISIONS Tel. 68-M 457 No. Main FRANK LODICO’S BARBER SHOR 336 No. Main St., Mansfield, Mass. Compliments of J. ARTHUR WHEELER CO. A, alli OS ol EA Wale 5 ? ey t vn - ie gen ths a i i b ‘ 4 Ge rae Ss | x ‘ i vs i a -4t ’ i | i 4 7) mt . i ve a ! A ti - ' we by : i « ‘ ‘ f 5 via ‘ ‘ « co yD MWA, K Sau Le ATA rows, at a FM ogg se ae ts a + a ee wit cm eee Ba Se =