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

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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

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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

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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