Murdock High School - Tower Yearbook (Winchendon, MA)
- Class of 1948
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MURDOCK HIGH SCHOOL
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Foreword
As the yeors slide by We trust thot this Yeorloook
will be cr never-ioiliriq reminder oi our hoppy high
school doys cmd those with whom We shored them
ot Murdock.
Murdock School Song
I Victory Sonq l
There's U school in this town colled Murdock,
And her sons ond douqhters, too,
Are oil the true supporters
Of her glorious White cmd Blue.
And wher1e'er her sons ore fiqhtinq
And would rother die thorn Vield,
You con heor the school thot books them up
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Oh Murdock, dectr Murdock, We siriq to you.
Leomd on to vict'ry 'riectth the White cmd Blue
Oh Murdock, deolr Murdock, firm os CI rock.
Give us CI cheer --- roh! rohl
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Cheer tor our Murdock: mepeotl
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CLASS OF NINETEEN FORTY-EIGHT
SUPERINTENDENT DONOVAN S. JONES
Donovan S. Iones, Superintendent oi Schools in Winchendon since Septem-
ber i94U, is a graduate ot the University of Vermont and Columbia University.
His varied interests include in addition to all phases ot school Work, such
Worthwhile activities as 4-H Club, Boy Scouts, and Kiwanis.
No doubt there will always be a stronq link between Mr. Iones and the
Class of 1948 since his son, Robert, is a member of this class.
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MURDOCK HIGH SCHOGL, WINCHENDON, MASS.
GUY B. STAPLES
No one can quite picture Murdock High School now without its extremely
capable and genial principal, Guy B. Staples. Mr. Staples is a graduate of
Tufts and Harvard and has done additional graduate study at Various institu-
lions.
Whether in his role as teacher or as principal he is genuinely interested in
his students and gives them the utmost in guidance and consideration. He is
always Willing to listen to their problems and to advise them.
The Class of 1948 sincerely thank him.
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CLASS OF NINETEEN FORTY-EIGHT
HELEN M. HART
To Miss Helen M. Hart, advisor to the Class ol 1948, we qive our sincere
thanks. By her able leadership as Well as her skill as a drarnatics coach she
has enabled us to Win more trophies than any other class in recent years.
Her efforts to keep the class working as a unii have been crowned with success.
We Wish her to know that we deeply appreciate what she has done for us.
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FACULTY
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MURDOCK HIGH SCHOOL, WINCHENDON, MASS.
Faculty and Subjects
GUY B. STAPLES' Principal: Mathematics
PAUL W. CROWLEY4eSub-Master: Mathematics, History
MALCOLM CONNOR- -Sub-Master: General Science
ADA N. BANCROFT'HSocial Science: Art
FRANCES N. BARNES-English
WARREN N. BENTLEY-Coach: Physical Education
VERNA M. CARBONE-Commercial
RUTH A. CHILD-Commercial
CHARLES W. CONNOLLY-eBioloqy: Mathematics
BEATRICE COTE--English: Social Science
MABEL DAVIDSON-Enqlish
VENA B. FIELD-English
HELEN M. HART-Latin: English: Social Science
ETHEL HOLM-Home Economics: Iunior Business Training: Cafeteria
MARY C. MALONEY-Vocational Home Economics
IOSEPHINE MARTIN-School Nurse
CHARLES MOTYKA-Printing: General Science
CHARLES F. PERRY-Music
WILLIAM I. PROPERZIO-General Shop: Mechanical Drawing: Manual
Training
RUTH ROBICHAUD- Social Science
FLOSSIE M. ROLE-A-Mathematics
CHARLES F. RUSSELL-General Science: Practical Science: Physics: Chemistry
ALICE E. SI-lATTUCKMSocial Science: History: Social, Civic, and Economic
Problems
BENJAMIN TORF--French: History
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CLASS UF NINETEEN FORTY-EIGHT
Senior Officers
T he Class of l948 approaches Commencement with a feeling of regret and
yet with a feeling of joy. No doubt every class experiences this mixture of
emotions for we all regret leaving behind the good times we have had and
the pleasant friendships we have made while at Murdock, but we can't help
feeli1'1Q joyful at the prospect of the opportunities which lie ahead of us.
For the past four years we have tried to do our share in making successful
all the activities which Murdock has undertaken. Our members have given
generously of their time and talent in dramatics, athletics, musical activities, etc.
We feel that as a class we have made a niche for ourselves in Murdock's
Hall of Fame, and it is our desire that We may continue to do so in Life's Hall
of Fame.
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RAYMOND BARTLETT
N "Sonny"
l l-lobby-Baseball.
School Activities--Baseball l, 2, 3, 45 Driving Club 1, 2, Chess
Club 3, 4: Class Committees.
Ambition-Baseball.
uffrrrbilirlrr has reward for all."
DONALD A. BEZIO
' "Buzzie"
Hobby-Sports.
School Activities-Football 3, 4: Baseball 3, 4: Clubs l. 2, 3, 4,
Treasurer lg Executive Board 2, 35 Stunt Night lg lntramural
Basketball 2, 3.
Ambition-To be a success.
"To try is a battle half won."
IAMES W. BIBT. IB.
lil-,aL7,
Hobby-Dancing.
School Activities-Drivers Club, Chess Club, Bridge Club, lntra-
mural Basketball Z, Murdock Night 31 Class Committees Z.
3, 4.
Ambition--To be a success in life.
"A sense of humor is indeed a virtue."
' NATALIE C. BIRT
4cNat95
Hobby-Horseback riding, Music.
School Activities-Senior Play: Tournament Play 25 'Murmurs"
Staff 3, 47 Class Committees: Sports Club, Dramatic Club:
Murdock Night 2, 35 Glee Club 3, 47 Music Festival 3.
Ambition-To be an opera singer.
"The mildest rnarmer, the gerztlest heart."
LORRAINE BOUCHER
6lL0rry9,
Hobby-Taking snapshots: Swimming.
School Activities-Needlecraft Club l, Book Club 25 Artistic Typ-
ing Club 35 Knitting Club 4: "Murmurs" Staff 4.
Ambition--To travel around the world.
"Mischief sparkles in her eyes,
And her Laughter never flies."
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MURDOCK HIGH SCHOOL, WINCHENDON, MASS
BARBARA L. CHASE
HBHIJSH
Hobby-Sewing.
School Activities-I-liking Club: Dramatic Club: Sport Club: Knit-
ting Club: Style Show: Class Committees.
Ambition-Hairdresser.
"Fair and softly, she shall gn fur."
ANGELINA I. CLOUTIER
"An,giev
Hobby-Skating: Skiing: Dancinq.
School Activities--Drivinq Club: Book Club: Stylinq cmd Grooming
Club.
Ambition-To live ct comfortable lite.
"She spealceth not: and yet there lies
A r:olmersal1f0n in her eyesf'
IAMES E. COTE
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Hobby-Sports.
School Activities--Football 2, 3, 4: Baseball 1, 3, 4: Basketball l:
Drivers Club: Bridqe Club: Class Committees: Senior Play.
Ambition:-To be an electrician.
"A goml xport not only in sports."
ADELLA M. DABULIEWICZ
"Dalian
School Activities: First Aid Club: Book Club: Artistic Typing Club:
Interior Decorating Club: "Murmurs" Stafi.
Ambition-To become a private secretary.
"A quiet mimi is richer lvlmn n t?l'0IUIl.,,
PATRICIA M. DESMOND
Gipaityii
Hobby-Collecting pictures.
School Activities-Home Nursinq Club: Dramatic Club: Hiking
Club: Personal Typing Club.
Ambition-To be a nurse.
"lilu.shing is the rulor ol 'v1'1't1u'."
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IOAN DIAMOND
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l-lobby-lvlusic: Dancinq.
School Activities-Class Committees: Snort Club: Knitting Club:
Commencement Usher: "Murmurs" Staff: Senior Play Usher.
Ambition-To be a model.
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ELOISE A. DIVOLL
"Ellie,'
Hobby-Reading and collecting snapshots.
School Activities-Class Committees: Dramatic Club: Personal
Hiking Club: Senior Play Usliefr.
Typing Club:
Ambition:-'l'o be a nurse.
"Slice loves her fricnzls, sim likes her school.
Slzv gets gonrl llH7l'h'S for lll.nl's lwr rule,"
HENRY L. DOODY
"Hnnl"'
llobby-Skiing: Hunting.
Sf-hool Activities--Band 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 3, 4: Baseball 2, 3, 4:
Basketball 2, 3, 4: Football 2, 3, 4: Captain ol Football Team
4: Senior Play: Tournament Play 3: Murdock Night l, 2, 3:
Class Day Speaker: Music Festival 2, 3, 4: Class Committees,
Photography Club: All New England Band 4,
Amhitionw-To be a Government Forester.
"limi 1ll0l'f'll, IIFPIIS no i:1lm'p1'Pl111"'
BEVERLY FONTAINE
"B ev"
Hobby-Dancing: Skating.
School Activities-Knitting Club: Hiking Club: "Murmurs" Staff 3,
4: Cheerleader 3, 4: Drum Maioiette I, 2, 3. 4: Murdock Night
2, 3: Senior Play: Class Committee.
Ambition-To be liked by all.
"7'l1erf' is nn grnre like Ihr: gram' of Prillulsfasrn
mul ruflivilyf'
MARY ANN FRAZIER
"Sis"
Hobby-Writing poety: Skating: Skiing: Swimming.
Svhooi Itctivities-Tournament Play 2, 3: Senior Play: Giee Club
2, 3, 4: "Murrnurs" Staff: Class Committees: Hiking Club:
Knitting Club: "Spotliahts of Murdock" column.
Ambition-To tue an opera singer.
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MURDOCK HIGH SCHOOL, WINCHENDON, MASS
EDWARD F. GABRUK
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l-loluby-'Fishinq rind Winler sports.
School Activities-Morse Code Clulwg Chriss Clulig lnlorinr
Decorrilinq Clubg Class Committerfs,
Amhilion--'l'n own nr srnrmll husinoss.
"fl fwpnlala' man lwmlr Inlkx of l1l'1n.wPlf.':
ANN GUILFOYLE
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l-lobby-Fiidinqg Swimmirwqy Skiinop Music.
School Activities-Book Clulng l"irsl Aifl Clubg Home Nursinq Clulng
"IVlurrnurs" Slrrllg Class Coniinittemsg Senior Ploy Usher,
Amlnilion--To live by the or-miri.
"IIN lmir is no SIl'lIlll'Pl' Ilmn lmr l!l'SlJ0SI.l1.0ll.M
MARY E. GUY
"Pnl"
l-lobby-Music: Drmcinq.
School Activities-l-likinq Cluhg Book Clulng Sporl Club: Slylinq
cmd Groominq Clubg Closs Conimille-msg Senior Ploy Usher.
Ambition-'l"o he cr hrrirdresser.
'Aff snrilaf for vrswy f'l'I'l'lIIl. I1 frfvml fm' l'12l'l'Y SIIIIIIIHN
LOUISE A. HERB
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l'lol:l:oy-Sewinq.
School Acllvilies-Firsl Aid Chxbg Book Clnlvz Artistic Typinq
Club, lnlerior Decromlinq Club.
Amhilion-To he ri morlel or cn liirirrlrossffr.
"Quiet, lll,0Ilf?Sl, mul sinrrern,
llvr uirlur-.w Ifllllll be mmlv morn rlvnr."
RICHARD S. HILDRETH i
"Dick" -
Hoblsy-Bose-bcrll. '
School Aciivilies-S.A.F3. Director l, 25 S.A.S. View-Presideni 35
S.A.S. President 45 'Tournament Play 2, 35 Murclock Niqhl I, r
2. 35 Class Comniiileesg Boselnoll l, 2, 3, 45 Football 35 Closs
President I, 2, 37 Class Vice-President 4: Drivinq Clulng ,Art
Club: Firsl Aid Cluldg Bond l, 2, fl: Glee Club l, 2, 3, 45
Senior Ployg Commencoinom llshmg Clrrss Drry Spf:-crkorg New
Enqlcmcl Music: Foslivul,
Ambition-A'l'o he 1,1 lmiq lorrqxir-1 lnnsolncrll pl-'rye-I.
"If a man is zz gmrllfninn. lw lmnws quite Ellflllgll P
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I nom-:nr D. Iomzs
64301295
Hobby-Music.
School Activities-Executive Board l, 2: Class Treasurer 3, 4:
"Murmurs" Stall 1, 2, 3, 4: Band l, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 3, 4:
Orchestra l, 2: All New England Band Z, 3, 4: Band Fes-
tivals: Tournament Play Z: Murdock Night 1, 2, 3: Senior
Class Play: Football 2: Basketball 2: Baseball Z.
Ambition-To be successful.
"Few things are impossible Lo rliligerlce and skill."
FRANCIS S. KENDALL
"Harry',
l-lobby-Sports, Eating, Reading.
School Activities-Football 4: Football Manager 2: Senior Play:
Tournament Play 2: Baseball l, 2: Glee Club 4: Driving Club
2: Band l: Murdock Night l, Z: Class Committees: Personal
Typing Club 4.
Ambition-To be a success.
"As a wit, if not first, in the very Hrs! line."
LILA L. KLISKEY
Hobby: Needlework: Skating.
School Activities--Band, Class Committees.
Ambition-To be a good secretary.
"Qu.ietness, good nature, and sincerity make n
sternly uharacterf,
CHARLOTTE ANNE KOLODINSKI
"Red" and "Charley"
Hobby-Swimming.
School Activities--Knitting Club: Photography Club: Grooming
and Style Club: Murdock Night 2, 3: Tournament Play 2:
Class Committees.
Ambition-To parachute tram a plane.
"A companion that is cheerful is worth golalf'
WILLIAM S. KOLODINSKI
66BilIS9
Hobby-Drawing.
School Activities-Football 2, 3, 4: Baseball 2: Morse Code Club:
Driving Club: Art Club: Book Club: Senior Play: Murdock
Night 3.
Ambition-To be cr Draftsman for General Motors.
"Enlhn,siasrn is the great hill 1-lirnher."
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GLORIA ELAINE LcrFORTUNE
Hlililzrlf' or "Clow
Hobby--Knitting and Skiing.
School Activities-luniol Usher: Senior Play Usher: Hikinq Club:
Sport Club: Knitting Club: Closs Committees.
Ambition-To be C1 hairdresser.
UFIISIIHIIIHII sn slrflulvr, so young, am! so fair."
RUTH A. LQFORTUNE
"RIllhie"
Hobby--Reading, Hiklnq, Sliding.
School Activities--Class Committees: Sport Club: Book Club: Stylo
ond Grooming Club.
Ambition-To become ii typist.
"S0fl1'v sprfnk mul swffelly Sl71flf?.',
PAULINE A. LQFRENIERE
t'I'nlly"
l-lobby-Reodinq.
School Activities-Sewinq Cluh: Interior Decorcrtinq Club: Knittinq
Club: Clcxss Committees.
Ambition--To be n dressmuker.
HRIIIIIVPI' quiet. rnllwr silty, lm! rr lwinklrf in lzfr vw."
THERESA A. LAWTON
i'7'errfy"
l-lobby-Music.
School Activities-"Muimurs" Stoll t, 2, 3, 4: Dromcxtic Club:
Morse Code Club: Murdock Niqhtg Senior Ploy: Class
Prophecy: Class Committees.
Ambition:-'l'o lie cr sucvess in lite.
"Tu nm' who slrnnls Inll. thinks fall. lives fall."
IACQUELINE M. MCDOUGALL
i'.ln1vkie"
Holnby-Knittinq: Dcmcinq.
School Activities-Knittinrg Club: Book Club: Clrrss Committees.
Amhition--Governsss or Bookkeeper.
"lVlmlc'sly is Iliff l'0llSf'if'lIf'I' of Nm IIUIIYJQ
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LORRAINE M. MIZHIR
"I,0rry,'
Hobby-Reading: Saving Medical News.
ing Club: "Murmurs" Staff 4: Class Committees.
Ambition-to become a doctor.
"Nothing is impossible to a willing heartf,
A. EUGENE MULCAHY
"Make"
Hobby-Dancing: Music.
School Activities-Murdock Night 1, 2, 3: Senior Play: Football 3
Class Committees.
Ambition-To succeed in anythinq I undertake.
"Dance, laugh, and be merry, and be a friend to all."
GUERINO PIERMATTEI. IR.
"Lindon
Hobby--Sports.
School Activities-Football 2, 3, 4: First Aid Club: Driving Club
Bridge Club: Basketball 2.
Ambition-To be a long distance swimmer.
"A man who bluslms is never a brute."
PHYLLIS A. PRIEST
"PlLyllie"
Hobby-Dancing, Music.
Sport Club: Cheer Leader 3: Class Committees.
Ambition-To be a successful stenoqrapher.
"Sincere in ther warlc: loyal I0 her friends."
. EDWARD H. RICHARDS
l ".S01my'
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i Hobby-Skiing: Swimming: l-luntinq: Fishing.
School Activities-Class Committees: Riile Club: Drivers Club.
Ambition-To be an electrician. .
l "A stout h.vnrt. a really smile, and a willing hand."
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School Activities-Home Nursinq Club: Book Club: Personal Typ-
4: Drum Major l, Z, 3, 4: Class Marshal 1, 2, 3: Drivlnq Club,
Dramatic Club, First Aid Club, Bridae Club: Music Festivals,
School Activities-Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior Play Usher: l-likinq Club:
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VIVIAN M. RICHARDS
uljivn
Hobby-Poetry.
School Activities'-First Aid Clubg Book Clubg Knitlinq Clubg Class
Cornrnittees.
Ambition-To become a qood telephone operator.
"What sweet delight a quiet life agorzlsf'
WILLIAM E. ROBICHAUD
nR0l7l71lI?,.
Hobby--Sports.
School Activities-Baseball 2, 3, 47 Morse Code Club: First Aid
Club: Driving Club: Bridge Clubg Class Committees.
Ambition-To be a success.
uhauglzs almuml wlmn ll.e's arozmrlf'
CHARLES ROBITAILLE
"Rally
l-lobby-Aviation: Clippings, Toboqqaninq.
School Activities-Morse Code Club: Checkers and Chessp Interior
Decoratinq Club: "Murmurs" Staff 35 Class Committees.
Ambition--To become an aviation designer and droftsman.
"Tha tleepest rivers flow with the least sou1ul."
WILLIAM I- RUSCHIONI
"Tede',
Hobby-Sports.
School Activities-Baseball 2, 3, 47 Football 4: Basketball 25 Driv-
ing Clubg First Aid Cluby Bridge Clubg Class Treasurer 2,
Vice-President 3, President fig Class Commitleesg Commence-
ment Usher.
Ambition-To become cz big league ball player.
"Where true fortitude dwells, loyalty, honesty.
fl'il?IlllSIlLilI, and falelity may lie f0u.ml."
WALTER I. RUTHERFORD
"Wally"
Hobby-Gus Model Airplanes.
School Activities-Football 2, 3, 45 Baseball 2, 31 Basketball l, 2,
3. 47 Book Clubp Art Club: Drivinq Clubg Morse Code Clubg
Murdock Niqht.
Ambition-Aeronautical Enqineerinq,
"Leisure is flu' best of all lJOSS6'.YSl0I1S.,,
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GEORGE BRADFORD SAWYER. IR.
"Brad"
Hobby-Dancinqg Sinqinq5 Sports.
School Activities-Baseball 3, 45 Basketball 2, 45 Morse Code Club
lp Driving Club 25 "Murmurs" StaH5 Editor of Murdock "Mur-
murs" 45 Murdock Niqht l, 2, 35 Music Festival 45 Glee Club
3, 45 Boys' State 35 Class Prophecy5 Class Committees.
Ambition-Artist.
"All great men come from the c'n11nlr'y,"
BERYL W. SCARRELL
Hobby-Dancinq5 Knittinq5 Reading.
School Activities-Book C1ub5 Tournmment Play 25 Class
Committees.
Ambition-Private Secretary.
"Be good, do good, make good."
GLORIA M. SIBLEY
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Hobby-Cooking: Eatinq5 Sinqinq.
School Activities-Glee Club l, 2, 3, 45 "Murmurs" Stall 3, 45
Class Committees5 Murdock Night 2, 35 Drivers Cluli5 Book
Club5 New England Music Festival.
Ambition-To qo to Brazil.
"Really in heart mul rearly in Izumi."
RICHARD K. SIBLEY
iGSib!!
Hobby-Dancing.
School Activities-Murdock Night 1, 35 Senior P1ay5 Class Com-
milteesg Driving Club5 First Aid Club5 Basketball 35 Football
3, 45 Baseball l, 45 Class Committees.
'LHumor is the harmony of the heart."
HELEN C. SIMONEAU
Gilqillbli
Hobby-Music.
School Activities-"Murmurs" Staff 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra l, 25
Class Secretary5 Class Committees.
Ambition-To see the world.
"Made of sugar mul spir-fe and everything nice."
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MARGARET M. SMITH
"Chuck"
Hobby-Music.
School Activities-Sport Club: Hiking Club: Style and Grooming
Club: Class Committees.
Ambition-Nurse.
"'L0m1s nf fun, Cllrl?0I'fllfl and bright.
You are your fricluls' grealesL clelig1'1.z."
WILLIAM H. STODDARD
"Simi", MSIlIl,Sl?l,,
Hobby-
School Activities'-Morse Code Club: Drivinq Club: Bridge Club:
Commencement Usher: Senior Play: Class Will: Class
Committees.
Ambition-To be a successful draltsmcxn.
'Tlivc me land, lots of la,ml."
JANET A. STREETER
"l3ang! Bzu1.g."'
Hobby-Acting: Swimming.
School Activities-Class Secretary 1, 3: Cheerleader 3, 4: Senior
Play: Tournament Play 3: "Murrnurs" Staff 2, 3, 4: Director
SAS 2, 3, 4: Murdock Night 2, 3: Dramatic Club: Commence-
ment Usher: Class Committees.
Ambition-To be a success in the nursing profession.
"Nor can she bc paralleled by any but by herself."
OLIVER L. TARDIFF
Holly!!
I-lobby-Singing: Collecting Interesting Articles: Making Records.
School Activities-Morse Code Club: Checkers and Chess Club:
Glee Club: First Aid Club: Murdock Niqht: Class Committees.
Ambition-To be a singer.
'Ulmbilivrr has reward for allf,
IEANNETTE B. THEROUX
csjallss
l'lolJby-Diawiriq.
School Activities-Book Club: Home Nuisinq Club: SAS Treas-
urer 4: Class Committees,
Ambition-To spend a week in Hawaii.
UIICGFS much, speaks little, acts wisclyf'
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CHARLES M. UPTON
ssUl,15
Hobby-Ping-Pouqp Photography.
School Activities-Football 2, 3, 45 Basketball 2, 3, 4: Morse Code
Cluby Photography Club: Chess Club: Art Clubg "Murmurs"
Staftg Class Day Speaker: Class Commltteesg Baseball 4.
Ambition-To become a doctor.
"The l1u.sil1.e.ss of life is to go !UI'LUlll'll.,,
THERESE A. VAINE
Hobby-Spoi ts.
School Activities-Senior Play Usherg Dramatic Clubg Knitting
Club: Book Club: Class Gifts: "Murmurs" Staflg Class
Committees.
Ambition-To be a successful secretary.
MTU be gentle is a test of a lady."
DONALD W. WARMAN
HIIOILU
Hobby-Sports.
School Activities-Baseball Z1 Football 3, 45 Basketball 2, 3, 47
Class Committees.
Ambition-To be successful.
ulcleals as high as ltintselff'
NEWELL VAUGHN WHITAKER
"Whit"
Hobby-Sports.
School Activities-Baud l, Z, 3, 4: Football 2, 3, 4g Baseball Z5
Vice President l, 25 Senior Playg Tournament Play 2, 35
Murdock Night l, 2, 31 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Music Festivalsg
All New England Band: Orchestra 2.
Auilvition -Dairyman.
'll,e1ttl1.ing pretense he dill with clmerlul will
' What olvhers trilh of while their liaruls were still."
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History of the Class of 1948
ln September 1944, the Class of 1948 started on its career in search of
knowledge. With all the confidence of youth, contrary to other Frosh, we felt
the only thing green about us was our "freshman colors". We were soon to
be taught, however, that this was not true as the upper classmen put us through
the paces at the traditional Frosh Night.
Our next major event was a class meeting at which time we elected the
following as class officers: Richard Hildreth, Richard Reeves, lanet Streeler, and
Donald Bezio. Before the year was over Richard Reeves, our Vice-President,
moved from town and Newell Whitaker was elected Vice-President to fill the
vacancy. We elected Miss Barnes as class advisor, and she courageously
accepted.
We had a wonderful time on our first picnic at Stone Farm. While we
were preparing to leave for home one of our classmates cut his finger, thus
hastening our departure. Have you learned how to handle that weapon yet,
Kendall?
After a hurried preparation and a great deal of expended energy and
effort on the part of Miss Barnes and Miss Hart we were able to present at
Murdock Night a Mock Wedding with an entire male cast. We were duly
awarded a glass cup, instead of the traditional tin cup, missing because of the
war.
For the first time in our school career we took part in the Class Day
Exercises. We felt very proud of ourselves, realizing that we would soon be
upper-classmen for good. Receiving the colors of "red and white" ended a
truly wonderful year at Murdock.
After what seemed to be a very short summer, we again entered the realms
of Murdock in body if not in spirit.
A class meeting was held to elect officers and the following were chosen:
Richard Hildreth, Newell Whitaker, Helen Simcneau, William Ruschioni. This
year we asked Miss Hart to take the responsibilities of the happy-go-lucky
Class of '48 and she accepted.
We decided to have our fall picnic at Mr. Russell's camp. We walked
down and rode back. Thanks a lot Mr. Russell: we had a wonderful time. lf
your class is looking for picnic grounds, I heartily recommend Chanrudoma.
The busy days flew by and almost before we realized it, it was time for
our first big dance, The Sophomore l-lop. The capable committees filled the
Assembly Hall with attractive Valentine decorations. The music was by the
Bargerons and socially the class proved its superiority over its predecessors.
On the night of March 29, 1946, we entered the play tournament, presenting
"The Pampered Darling". This being our debut as actors we were pleased
to receive the second prize. The "Pampered Darling", Bob lones, made up his
mind that he woulcln't talk. The decision of the two medical students to
"operate", however, made Bob change his mind in a hurry. You did a nice
job, Bob.
Having acquired more experience in acting by this time, the thought of
Murdock Night held no horrors for us. We presented a "Gay Nineties Revue"
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complete with Barbershop Sextet and for the second time we captured the cup,
this time the traditional tin one.
The year ended as usual with a picnic--this time at Streeter's Camp. lt
was a beautiful day and we all enjoyed the sunshine and water even if those
sunburns were rather uncomfortable on the baseball field the next day.
Our Iunior year started officially with the election of our class leaders:
Richard I-lildreth, William Ftuschioni, Janet Streeter, and Robert Iones. We
again asked Miss Hart to guide us through our third year at Murdock.
Our lall picnic was also held at Streeter's Camp where we always have
had such a wonderful time.
ln December, the seniors, weary with all their numerous activities, allowed
our class to sponsor the annual Christmas Dance. The hall, bedeck-ed with
evergreens and Santa Clauses, certainly radiated the holiday spirit.
When the time came for the tournament plays, we chose to present the
drama, "I Shall Be Waiting". Due largely to the excellent portrayal of the
blind mother by Mary Frazier, we were awarded first 'prize which we felt was
well earned.
No sooner had the excitement of the tournament play died down than we
were knee deep in decorations for our big dance, The Iunior Prom. We will
never forget the way the Assembly I-lall looked that night, festively arrayed in
black and white, accented with gold and pastels. The Class of 1948 gives its
sincere thanks to George Sawyer and Gloria Sibley and their co-workers for
doing those beautiful paintings.
Hats have always been of the utmost importance to women but never before
to boys, until Murdock Night when they were the means by which we claimed
the tin cup for the third successive year. Was it only a coincidence that the
ribbon on the handle was red and white?
During our lunior year two of our members were honored by the American
Legion. George Sawyer was chosen to represent Murdock at Boys' State and
Ianet Streeter was chosen to attend Girls' State.
The Seniors chose from our class six Commencement Ushers. They were
Ioan Diamond, Gloria l..aFortune, Ianet Streeter, William Stoddard, William
Ruschioni, and Richard Hildreth.
To the Iuniors, as is the custom, tell the "pleasure" of making the decora-
tions and also doing the decorating for all the Comrnencement activities. By
the time this task was finished most of us felt we were quite expert at the art
of decorating. We hope the Class of i947 was pleased with our efforts.
We found relaxation after our Commencement duties at Willard Brook.
Some of the more rugged individuals of our group went swimming while others
kept warm playing ball.
September, and the vacation became just a memory. At last we were the
lofty Seniors.
Our first class meeting resulted in the election of the foilowing officers:
William Ruschioni, Richard I-lildreth, Helen Simoneau, and Robert Iones. Miss
l-lart was again asked to be our class advisor.
Our fall picnic was held at Whitaker's "Camp to be". Next time you
fellows decide to go boating be sure you have the oars. Miss Hart added
another to her long list of accomplishments by proving to be a good cook.
Another of our enjoyable outings was climbing Mount Monadnock. That
was a beautiful painting you did, George.
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On December 5th with a "full house" staring at us we successlully staged
the three act comedy "Ever Since Eve", starring Robert Iones as an ordinary
high school student and editor ot the school paper. Nice Work, Bob. Other
leading roles were played by an experienced cast including Ianet Streeter,
Richard Hildreth, Mary Frazier, Henry Doody, Francis Kendall, Newell Whitaker,
and Natalie Birt. Beverly Fontaine, William Stoddard, and Theresa Lawton
scored hits in their debut as the gossipy kid sister, the digniiied high school
principal, and the charming journalism teacher.
Cn December l9 We held our annual Christmas Dance and again the
Assembly Hall was beautifully arrayed with lighted Christmas trees, evergreen
wreaths, and other holiday decorations. The music was furnished by Frankie's
Swingsters.
Our Senior Record Dances have been most successful. Thanks a lot,
seventh and eighth graders.
Since I am writing this in Ianuary, l can only prophesy that because of our
splendid record our future activities, including the much publicized Class Trip,
the play tournament, Murdock Night, and of course Commencement, will un-
doubtedly be crowned with success.
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Class Will
Every ycor just about this time
lt's the custom lor Seniors in prose ur rhyrno
With strictly serious intent
'Vo make out a lengthy docurncnt
Known as a will, cmd perloctly leqrilg
hi tact, as sound as thc- American errata,
So, lady or gentleman, student or friend,
Whoever you aro, will you please lend
An ear to each important bequest
Payable when we are laid to rest,
And let not this line opportunity pass
To hear the will of the Senior Class.
To MR. IONES We give our promise to make
Murdock and all of its faculty proud of us.
To the SCHOOL COMMITTEE we leave our
undying appreciation for their interest in us.
To MR. STAPLES we leave an elevator that runs
from the first floor to the third so that all future Senior
Math Classes and he will not be exhausted when
they reach their class-room.
To MISS HART we leave our heartiest thanks for
being such a good sport and advisor to all of us.
To MR. CROWLEY we give a year of perfect
attendance by all the pupils. This will save him a
lot of work, such as making out 60 minute slips.
To MISS CHILD we leave a bookkeeping class
that can add without the aid of their fingers.
To MISS MALONEY we leave our gratitude for
making our supper such a success. A hearty thanks
to you.
To MR. PERRY we leave a soundproof assembly
hall for his use only so that future Murdock Musicians
will not disturb the entire building.
To MR. PROPERZIO we leave a lunior homeroom
which will be perfectly quiet for one whole year.
To MR. MOTYKA we leave a class that is content
only to set type, not throw it.
To MISS FIELD we leave an English class that
has a vocabulary equal to hers so she won't have to
stop to explain the meaning of each word.
To MR. CONNOLLY we leave a biology class
that can read simple everyday English.
To MRS. COTE We leave an English class that
knows all the answers for a change.
To MISS SHATTUCK we leave a U. S. History
class that does its homework every night.
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To MRS. HOLM We leave our thanks lor her help
in preparing our supper.
To MR. RUSSELL we leave a gas mask so that
he won't be overcome by the smells from the gases
in the Chem Lab.
To MISS CARBONE and MR. TORF we leave a
stack of lunch tickets so that they may never go
hungry.
RAYMOND BARTLETT leaves his many ab-
sences to all the Iuniors who have perfect attendance.
DONALD BEZIO leaves his cute figure to Eddie
Modestow. Better shrink, Eddie.
IAMES BIRT leaves his knowledge oi women to
Warren Beedle. Nothing to worry about now,
Warren.
NATALIE BIRT leaves her shy, silent disposition
to Robert Brooks.
LORRAINE BOUCHER leaves her love ol English
grammar to Ioe Mizhir.
BARBARA CHASE leaves her sewing ability to
Elsie Till. Now, Elsie, you can make a shirt for that
certain young man.
ANGELINA CLOUTIER leaves her boisterous
disposition to Caroline Brousseau.
IAMES COTE leaves his Casanova tactics to
Bill Bastille. Now you can get hep, Bill.
ADELLA DABULIEWICZ leaves her shyness to
Barbara Russell.
PATRICIA DESMOND leaves her French class
giggles to Marlene Diamond.
IOAN DIAMOND leaves her knitting ability to
Patty Hall.
ELOISE DIVOLL leaves her excellent English
grades to George Sheppard.
HENRY DOODY leaves his knowledge of the
woods to Mike Diamond. Make good use of it, Mike.
BEVERLY FONTAINE leaves her baby-sitting
job to Marjorie Stearns. lust to keep in practice,
Marg.
MARY FRAZIER leaves her numerous hairdos to
Dolores Seymour.
EDWARD GABRUK leaves his Iohn Hodiak smile
to Philip Casavant.
ANN GUILFOYLE leaves her calm disposition to
Ann Leiebre.
MARY GUY leaves her heart flutters to Phyllis
McConnell.
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MASS
LOUISE HERR leaves her 4-H Club Medal to
Arthur Bastille.
RICHARD HILDRETH leaves his excellent man-
ners and tactiulness to Donald Brow.
ROBERT IONES leaves his ability to memorize
formulas to Harold Daniels. Now you're on the
right road, Dooney.
FRANCIS KENDALL leaves his famous temper
to anyone who wants it .
LILA KLISKEY leaves a book of Bob Hope iokes
to Phyllis Kendall.
CHARLOTTE KOLODINSKI leaves her Enqlish
class blush to Sally Cross.
WILLIAM KOLODINSKI leaves his job as head
candy salesman to Norman Arceci.
GLORIA LAFORTUNE leaves her fickle disposi-
tion to Martha Diamond.
RUTH LAFORTUNE leaves her secret Vermont
romance to loan Brow.
PAULINE LAFRENIERE leaves her book on the
"secret of keeping quiet" to Eddie Delaney.
THERESA LAWTON leaves her little French tem-
per to Virginia Hunt.
IACQUELINE IVICDOUGALL leaves her directions
for raising chickens to Leon Lepicier.
LORRAINE MIZHIR leaves a round trip ticket
to Fred Iohnson.
EUGENE MULCAHY leaves a recipe book on
forty ways to poison the customers to George
Harmon.
LINDO PIERMATTEI leaves that manly strength
to Ronald Girouard. Boy, are you lucky, Butch.
PHYLLIS PRIEST leaves her job at Heywood's
to Claire Gingras.
EDWARD RICHARDS leaves his knowledge of
popular mechanics to Dick Arceci.
VIVIAN RICHARDS leaves her book of patterns
of the "new look" to Phyllis Aaronson.
WILLIAM ROBICHAUD leaves his dancinq
ability to Fred. St. Pierre.
CHARLES ROBITAILLE leaves his Redtop Robot
Plane to Esther Lawrence so that she may continue
to commute.
WILLIAM RUSCHIONI leaves his "I have but
one heart troubles to P. U. Donahue. Boy, you're in
for it now, lim."
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WALTER RUTHERFORD leaves his Einstein Mind
in the Lab for future Senior Math Classes. lt will
certainly come in handy.
GEORGE SAWYER leaves his love for public
speaking to Frank Girouard.
BERYL SCARRELL leaves her debating skill to
Betty Catanese and Beverly Schoerner.
GLORIA SIBLEY leaves her English accent to
Robert Smith. Watch out, Bob, it's been known to
backfire.
RICHARD SIBLEY leaves a picture of himself in
the halls of Murdock for future females of the school
to swoon over.
HELEN SIMONEAU leaves the distinction of
being the only girl in Senior Math Class to any Iunior
girl who has the courage to elect the course.
MARGARET SMITH leaves her own shorthand
book that nobody can read to the Winchendon Police
Department to decipher.
WILLIAM STODDARD leaves his fine 1930 Ford
to the Smithsonian Institute.
IANET STREETER leaves her terrific line to Roger
Perreault.
OLIVER TARDIFE leaves his collection of Cow-
boy Ballads to Richard Helie.
IEANNETTE THEROUX leaves her ability to
pinch pennies to future S.A.S. bookkeepers.
CHARLES UPTON leaves his fascinating vocab-
ulary to Red Greenwood. We feel you can make
good use of it, Red.
Tl-IERESE VAINE leaves her ability to drive
safely to Dick Catanese.
DONALD WARMAN leaves his basketball reach
to Norman Gamache.
NEWELL WI-IITAKER leaves his passion for
under-class women to Ernie Dionne.
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FRESHMAN SHOP
WOULD-BE DRAFTSMEN
STUDY f?J HALL
ARRANGING TYPE
INTRICATE MACHINERY IN THE PRINT SHOP
THE PHESSES ROLL
THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF HOME EC.
HOME EC. STUDENTS HAVE BOOK WORK, TOO
WERE SOME OF OUR BOYS CAMERA CONSCIOUS?
THROW ANOTHER LOG ON THE FIRE
SCHOOL IS OVER
DITTO
OUR MALE NIGHTINGALES
EFFICIENT OFFICE HELP
SCHOOL MUST BE OVER FOR THE DAY
Class Prophecy
RAYMOND BARTLETT is the manager of the Alaska Freezer Company.
The shop now has better pay and fewer hours.
DONALD BEZIO is the inventor of the unbreakable mirror, which is guaran-
teed not to break when hit by a baseball. Don practices pitching and catching
on his one man team.
The First National hasn't yet found a way to get rid of IAMES BIRT. He
manages the meat counter and hires only pretty women assistants.
NATALIE BIRT is furthering her singing career. She appears nightly on
Sib's corner accompanied by her quartet, The Winchendon Warblers.
LORRAINE BOUCHER his simplified bookkeeping miraculously. She now
teaches her method which requires no book, no pens, and no ink, only a canvas
bag of change.
BARBARA CHASE has her own dress shop. She sews for only the exclus-
ive set. She has just finished a stunning coat for Feller, the Presidents dog.
ANGELINA CLOUTIER is a second Betty Hutton. She is starring with
DONALD WARMAN'S Wild Women, the most popular revue on Broadway.
IAMES COTE is a wrestler who specializes in bouts with bears. He uses
the one-arm hold exclusively. I-Ie has yet to come out second in a fight.
ADELLA DABULIEWICZ is known as Peaches. She appears daily at the
Old Howard.
PATRICIA DESMOND specializes in child psychology. Her theory is if
the kids don't mind, don't pamper them, choke them. This appears to be a
very effective method.
IOAN DIAMOND is now a model in New York. She is still campaigning
against the "New Look".
ELOISE DIVOLL has opened her own candy shop. You wouldn't recognize
her for all the weight she has put on.
HENRY DOODY is a forester in Yellowstone National Park, but don't con-
fuse his acts with those of the Wolves.
BEVERLY FONTAINE has put her energy to work. She now runs the
route of the Pony Express from Winchendon to Ashby.
MARY FRAZIER'S column has been syndicated from coast to coast. She
has published an exclusive story in her column regarding the building of a
new high school in Winchendon. Yes, one brick will be laid in l960.
EDWARD GABRUK is head printer of The Winchendon Daily. He figures
this is the only way he can get to throw type Without having to pay for it.
ANN GUILFOYLE is seen walking down the street followed by several
little "Clappers".
VIVIAN RICHARDS is the female Winchell of the air. Her sponsor is none
other than MARY GUY'S Golden Glitter Glint, which has revolutionized hair
beauty for American women.
LOUISE I-IERR has a chicken farm. Her eggs are so fresh they are still
warm when we get them.
We see RICHARD HILDRETH'S Iailers meeting WILLIAM RUSCHIONFS
Lifers in a no-hit, no-run game. This game will take place at Winchendon's
Reformatory.
ROBERT IONES has taken over his father's job. He believes in a shorter
school day, no books, and no teachers.
FRANCIS KENDALL, the great chemist, has just invented a bubble gum
that snaps with every bubble.
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CLASS OF NINETEEN FORTY-EIGHT
LILA KLISKEY has her own band. She is the Spike lones of today.
CHARLOTTE KOLODINSKI has made a non-fattening ice cream sundae.
It has no ice cream, no sauce: all you get is the nuts.
WILLIAM KOLODINSKI gives a course in penmanship. Try writing with
the wrong end of the pen like Bill and see if anyone can read your writing.
GLORIA LAFORTUNE has written a best seller. The title of her book is
"Playing Second Fiddle to a Gas Station".
RUTH LAFORTUNE has taken over Mr. Anthony's "I Have a Problem".
Ruth can settle your greatest difficulties.
PAULINE LAFRENIERE is the Mysterious Miss Hush of 1958.
THERESA LAWTON is now Female Boxing Champion of 1958. She owes
her success to her training in Room 5 while a student at Murdock.
IACOUELINE MCDOUGALL is a governess. She believes in the old saying
"Save the rod and spoil the child".
LINDO PIERMATTEI is playing semi-pro football. He is one of the Fighting
Irish.
EUGENE MULCAHY is the head cook at The Hotel Astoria. He has
practised forty ways to boil an egg.
LORRAINE MIZHIR is the treasurer for her father's business. Her father
can't understand how he is going bankrupt with business so good.
EDWARD RICHARDS is Winchendon's electrician. His motto is "If I fix
your light, it'll be a messy sight".
WILLIAM ROBICHAUD is the inventor of Robichaud's Non-Fraternization
Blinders to keep future Senior boys in English class from looking at girls study-
ing in the back of the room.
WALTER RUTI-IERFORD is head of the Rickety Rocket Company operating
between Winchendon and Mars. This company is run by CHARLES UPTON
who is President, Treasurer, Secretary, and General Mechanic.
CHARLES ROBITAILLE is the inventor of radiant heat. He finally has
made use of that bright head of his.
GEORGE SAVVYER is giving art lessons in Tahiti. He draws and teaches
only beautiful women.
BERYL SCARRELL is a great mathematician. Now two and two equals
five, thanks to Beryl.
GLORIA SIBLEY has opened her own flower shop. Her motto is "Every
hour on the hour, send your girl another flower".
RICHARD SIBLEY is the inventor of the "curly comb". It curls your hair
while you comb. Take a look at Dick's for proof.
HELEN SIMONEAU is head nurse at St. Vincent's Hospital. She accepts
only the opposite sex for patients.
MARGARET SMITH runs an auto school. On her office door printed in
big letters is this: "You pay the fifty cents, I'll make the dents".
WILLIAM STODDARD operates Madman Stoddard's Used Car Lots. His
motto is "l guarantee the car has wheels, even though it squeaks and squealsf'
IANET STREETER, the only Winchendon Woman Senator, is sponsoring
the bill-"Capital punishment for people who make fun of those who diet."
OLIVER TARDIPF is general manager ot the Scollay Square Casino, the
theater for sophisticated gentlemen.
IEANNETTE THEROUX is the treasurer of the United States. She received
her training and experience in her management of the S.A.S.
THERESE VAINE runs a bus from Spring Village to town. She has had
only two serious accidents and one minor one so far.
NEWELL WHITAKER operates a sporting camp in Maine. Over the door
is this sign-"My conscience still is very clear, I never yet have shot a deer."
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SENIOR PLAY CAST
Top Row:
Richard Sibley, Newell Whitaker, Natalie lziirt, Miss Hart, Theresa Lawton,
Francis Kendall, Eugene Mulcahy.
Bottom Row:
Ianet Stmeter, Richard l-lildreth, Robert lanes, Henry Doody, Beverly Fontaine.
The riotous comedy "Ever Since Eve" presented by the Senior Class on
Friday night, December 5th, in the Town Hall, certainly succeeded in tickling
everyones "tunnybone".
The antics of fun loving, happy-go-lucky Spud Erwin, Henry Doodyg his
talkative, gossipy sister Betsy, Beverly Fontcrineg Susan "I was only trying to
help" Blake, Mary Frazier: and serious, studious minded Iohnny Clover, Bob
lones, brought forth not only chuckles but genuine bursts of laughter time after
time.
Congratulations to the entire cast! lt was a noteworthy presentation.
A vote oi thanks is also due Miss Hart, the coach, and the various corn-
mittees who asssted in making the play a financial as Well as a dramatic
success.
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ASS OF NINETEEN FORT
Class Song
by RICHARD l'llLDRETl'l
lTune: The Marine Hymn?
From the halls ot Dear Old Murdock
We must qo for the last time
We will qo to seek our fortunes
ln every land and clime.
Makes no difference where we wand
On the land, by sea, or air,
We will always qive full credit to
Dear Old Murdoclds name so fair.
From our teachers we have learned
Ol lair play for everyone.
In a democratic nation
That is how it should be done.
As we travel on the road so new
May we always play it square,
And reflect the credit where it's due,
Dear Old Murdock's name so fair.
Now we say farewell to You.
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the qarne
'Y-EIGHT
MURDOCK HIGH SCHOOL, WINCHENDON, MASS.
Oration to the luniors
SUCCESS STORY
I am deeply sensible of the honor paid me by the Class of 1948 in choosing
me to deliver the time-honored and hallowed "Oration to the Iunior Class".
F or four long years I have studied at Murdock High School-yes, studied. I say,
though I note among you a few who shake their heads dolefully and murmur,
"Why pupils in high school never study these days." In spite of these
pessimists I stand before you as a product of the great American educational
system. I shall pause for a few seconds while you look me over ml-
But don't be discouraged. Not everyone has had the superior advantages
that I have enjoyed as a graduate of Murdock School. Lest you may think me
boastful, I have reluctantly put aside my former plan of describing to you the
educational process through which I have become what I am today. Instead,
it is my pleasure to relate to you the experiences of one of Murdock's most
distinguished alumni, Horatio T. McGillicuddy.
It is unnecessary for me to remind you that Horatio T. McGillicuddy is
probably the most successful man who ever graduated from this majestic
structure fpointsl. Among my audience I see many of the younger generation
who may not be as well acquainted with the history of this distinguished man.
Let us go back to the year 1924, when a small, timcrous Freshman is seen
tiptoeing into the office of the Principal, his registration card in his hand. ln
accordance with a plan by which no Freshman was allowed to choose his
course blindly, he stood by the Principal's desk and saw the fateful words
recorded which made him, not a commercial, not an academic, not a general
course pupil, but a combination of the three.
Since the first rule of American education is to cram the brain of the
young with as many facts as possible, little Horatio had a full schedule. In
his first year he took English, algebra, history, science, manual arts, household
arts, printing, and typewriting. In the following three years he also studied
French, Spanish, German, general science, chemistry, physics, geometry, trig-
onometry, short-hand, bookkeeping, Latin, zoology, geology, biology, sociology,
and embroidery. He also found time for football, basketball, baseball, swim-
ming, golf, ping-pong, chess, and track. Truly, Horatio T. McGillicudcly was
well equipped to face the world.
His father felt that Horatio might have one or two brain cells still un-
occupied after his high school course and entered the boy in the celebrated
Calvert University, where he was immediately voted by his classmates "the
one most likely to become a man of distinction". His stay at Calvert was brief,
for the faculty soon realized that he had already taken every course offered
by the University. Accordingly, in 1929, the young man decided to make use
of his vast quantity of knowledge and to start a career in the world of business.
Since I am reviewing only the highlights of this great man's life, I shall
briefly mention how he obtained his first position. Passing a small shop on a
secluded street in Boston, he saw a sign "Printer Wanted". At last he would
have a chance to use his knowledge of printing. His education was going
to pay off.
Entering the shop, he said to the proprietor, "Pardon me, sir, I trust I am
41
CLASS OF NINETEEN PORTY-EIGHT
not being too presumptuous in bringing to your attention the obvious fact that
l am desirous of becoming an employee of your illustrious organization." This
sentence proved that he was a product of the Murdock English Department.
The proprietor answered, "O. K., Bud," and conducted him downstairs where
he saw a small printing press.
At first it seemed odd that only one thing was printed, an endless succes-
sion of engravings of President Washington, tastefully mounted on green paper
with small threads running through it. Horatio's employer explained that there
was an unusual demand for these photographs, each of which, oddly enough,
was numbered Hone". Business was extremely brisk until one day the F.B.l.
made a social call upon the establishment and the two inmates went away
for a rest of several years.
During the vacation period, Horatio made excellent use of his study of
physics by proving to the scientists of the world the celebrated "Sing Sing
theory", that even the smallest file can cut through the strongest bars.
Growing a Monte Woolley beard, Horatio T. McGillicuddy rapidly left the
East and traveled to Chicago, where he put into use another of his courses,
advanced mathematics. ln no time at all he became a nationally known
authority on the Stock Market. He proved that movements of stock can be
easily determined by the equation "XZ -1- y2 -1- Z2 raised to the third power".
Coupled with the fact that he was also a member of Congress, his stock market
activities soon made him the 9th Wonder of the World, coming in close behind
number 8, Mae West.
Now he was ready for politics. ln a whirlwind campaign across the
country, "McGillicuddy for President" flashed from movie screens, blazed from
neon signs, and even was printed on the sides of Good Humor Wagons. You
all remember the campaign of 1932, when our hero gave Franklin Roosevelt
such a splendid battle. When the final ballots were counted Roosevelt had
46 states, Hoover had Maine and Vermont, while Horatio T. McGillicuddy had
overwhelmingly carried Winchendon and Baldwinsville. Yes, every man and
Woman in these mammoth industrial cities had voted for McGillicuddy.
In the past 16 years little has been printed about Murdock's famous
alumnus, but today he is living a life of peace and contentment, whiling away
the hours translating the World Almanac into Greek, calculating the speed of
the Winchendon bus by the Einstein Theory and occasionally renewing the
days of his youth by printing bundles of these little green photographs of
George Washington.
And now, members of the lunior Class, may this little story be a source
of inspiration to you as you begin your last year of study in Murdock High.
I present to you this scrapbook history of Horatio T. McGillicuddy, student,
scientist, and humanitarian.
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MURDOCK HIGH SCHOOL, WINCHENDON, MASS.
Class Gifts
To you, NATALIE BIRT, we give this
straight-jacket to keep you quiet.
To you, LORRAINE BOUCHER, we
give this book of jokes so that you
may always have something to
giggle at.
To you, BARBARA CHASE, we give
this bottle of peroxide just in case
you get tired of being a brunette.
To you, ANGELINA CLOUTIER, we
give this suit of armor to use so
you will be properly dressed when
you go to White's Castle.
To you, ADELLA DABULIEWICZ, we
give this invisible eraser so that
you may erase your boss's letters
cmd he'll never know the differ-
ence.
To you, PATRICIA DESMOND, we
give this red paint to match that
blush of yours.
To you, ELOISE DIVOLL, we give
this French book so that you won't
forget your on's and un's.
To you, BEVERLY FONTAINE, we
give this pair of skates and a sofa
cushion in case you lean back-
ward too often.
To you, MARY FRAZIER, we give
this contract to M. G. M. Studios so
that you may be able to continue
your career as class actress.
To you, ANN GUILFOYLE, we give
this Shillalah so that you may al-
ways keep fighting for the Irish.
To you, MARY GUY, we give this
swing record so that you may als
ways have something to dance by.
To you, LOUISE I-IERR, we give this
pair of handcuffs so that you and
your pal, Adella, may never be
separated.
To you, LILA KLISKEY, we give this
horn that you may blow to make
your presence known.
To you, CHARLOTTE KOLODINSKI,
we give this bow to keep your little
red curls tied.
To you, GLORIA LAFORTUNE, We
give this exclusive diamond. It
may come in handy in the future.
To you, RUTH LAFORTUNE, we give
this giggle restorer in case you
should ever lose that famous
laugh.
To you, PAULINE LAFRENIERE, we
give this framed motto to remind
you of the many days you didn't
attend Murdock.
To you, TI-IERESA LAWTON, We
give this license issued by Cote.
He now thinks you can drive well
enough.
To you, IACQUELINE MCDOUGALL,
we give this 1948 jeep to save you
from walking home so many times.
To you, LORRAINE MIZI-IIR, we give
this bottle ot oil so that your life
may always run smoothly.
To you, PI-IYLLIS PRIEST, we Give
this valveless cornet so you won't
have to worry about your Sharps
and flats.
To you, VIVIAN RICHARDS, We give
this pair of scissors in case you
ever want to cut that lovely black
hair of yours.
To you, BERYL SCARRELL, we give
this complete file of bookkeeping
papers to remind you of your tav-
orite subject.
To you, GLORIA SIBLEY, we give
this strip of lunch tickets to remind
you of the many hours you spent
selling them to us.
To you, HELEN SIMONEAU, we give
this ticket to the opera. I-Iave a
good time, Sim.
To you, MARGARET SMITH, we
give this spare tire so that you may
keep your Chevy running.
To you, IANET STREETER, we give
this pair of boxing gloves to make
it easier for you to handle those
tough patients.
CLASS OF NINETEEN FORTY-EIGHT
To you, IEANNETTE Tl-IEROUX, We
give these money wrappers to re-
mind you of the many hours you
spent rolling pennies, dimes, and
nickels.
To you, Tl-IERESE VAINE, we give
this box of Vigoro so that you will
no longer be one of the smallest
girls in the class of '48.
To you, RAYMOND BARTLETT, we
give this permit granting you per-
mission to leave your work to take
a rest whenever you don't feel "in
the mood."
To you, DONALD BEZIO, we give
this rule to measure your height
from year to year.
To you, IAMES BIRT, we give a
round-trip ticket to Gardner by air-
plane so that you may never have
to thumb again.
To you, IAMES COTE, we give this
egg-beater to start you on your
cooking career.
To you, HENRY DOODY, we give
this curler so we may see what you
would look like with curly hair.
To you, EDWARD GABRUK, we give
this very conservative necktie to
wear so that all the young ladies
will know you are also just a con-
servative young man.
To you, RICHARD HILDRETH, we
give this box of miracle pills to
make you short.
To you, ROBERT IONES, we give this
stop watch so that you will always
come out even with the rest of the
band.
To you, FRANCIS KENDALL, we
give this bottle of wave lotion so
that your waves will always be in
place.
To you, WILLIAM KOLODINSKI, we
give a set of excuses so that you
may never run out of one when
you are late.
To you, EUGENE MULCAHY, we
give this book of jokes to read
whenever you run out of anything
humorous to say.
To you, LINDO PIERMATTEI, we
give this pair of swimming trunks,
once used by Iohnny Weismueller,
which will aid you greatly when
you become a famous long dis-
tance swimmer.
To you, EDWARD RICHARDS, we
give this box of "Pep" to make you
lively.
To you, WILLIAM ROBICHAUD, we
give this lovely doll so that you'll
always have a dancing partner.
To you, CHARLES ROBITAILLE, We
give this bottle of Halo to keep that
flaming red hair of yours just as
fiery in your old age.
To you, WILLIAM RUSCHIONI, we
give this magnetic golf balll guar-
anteed to get you that one and
only "hole in one".
To you, WALTER RUTHEREORD, we
give this S25 bottle of peroxide to
keep your hair blonde for years
to come.
To you, GEORGE SAWYER, we give
this paint brush so that you may
continue your line Work in art.
To you, RICHARD SIBLEY, we give
this game of Tiddly Winks with
which to amuse yourself and also
to keep you out of trouble.
To you, WILLIAM STODDARD, we
give this new 1948 automobile to
replace that one of yours which is
due for the Smithsonian Institute
any minute now.
To you, OLIVER TARDIFF, We give
an automobile so you Won't have
to depend on your friends.
To you, CHARLES UPTON, we give
this valuable instrument which will
come in handy in your medical
studies.
To you, DONALD WARMAN, we
give this magazine of pretty girls-
maybe it will help you to forget
you are a woman-hater.
To you, NEWELL WHITAKER, We
give this book on the Rules and
Regulations for driving an auto-
mobile. We hope you will find
time to read it before Chief Hildreth
gets on your trail.
MURDOCK HIGH SCHOOL, WINCHENDON, MASS
Senior Little Oscars
lanet Streeter
Eloise Divoll
Adella Dabuliewicz
Beverly Fontaine
lanet Streeter
Helen Simoneau
Beverly Fontaine
Theresa Lawton
Natalie Birt
Therese Vaine
lanet Streeter
Helen Simoneau
Beverly Fontaine
Lila Kliskey
Jacqueline McDougall
Therese Vaine
Beverly Fontaine
Helen Sirnoneau
Most Pooular
Best Looking
Man Hater
Woman Hater
N oisiest
Best Actress
Best Actor
Most Studious
Best Dancer
Best Natured
Most Musical
Best Mannered
Most Dependable
Class Dictionaries
Best Athlete
Most Bashtul
Most Dignified
Permiest
William Ruschioni
William Stoddard
Richard Hildreth
Walter Rutherford
Iarnes Birt
Robert lones
Charles Upton
Eugene Mulcahy
William Robichaud
Newell Whitaker
Richard Hildreth
George Sawyer
Charles Upton
Henry Doody
Donald Warman
Richard Hildreth
larnes Birt
Most Likely to Succeed George Sawyer
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MURMURS STAFF
Tap Row:
Alison Finch, lanet Slreeter, Phyllis Kendall, Robert lanes,
Theresa Lawton, Betty Catanese, Beverly Schoerner.
Second Row:
Miss Field, Lorraine Lashua, Lorraine Mizhir, Richard C-cxlanese,
Sally Cross, Therese Vaine, Adella Dabuliewicz, Beverly Fontaine.
Bottom Row:
Harriet Damon, Ioan Diamond, Richard Arceci, Georqe Sawyer,
Harold Daniels, Gloria Sibley, Natalie Birl.
li you have ever noticed a Sophomore, a lunior, or a Senior eaqerly bent
over pencil and paper, asking, "What can We put in the 'Murmurs' ihis time?'
Undoubtedly he or she is a member of this qroup, the Murdock "Murmurs"
Staii.
The "IVIurmurs" Staff meets every Wednesday during the Club Period to
write and to consider material for the "Murmurs" which is published every
December and April. The Siari, with the help and advice oi Miss Field, faculty
adviser, has this year produced a magazine of which they may be proud.
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MURDOCK SCHOOL BAND
The Murdock School Band includes in its membership nearly ten percent
of the student body of the school. Every student is offered the opportunity to
study some instrument to become eligible for band membership. The band
takes part in all assemblies during the school year and plays regularly in the
Memorial Day and Armistice Day parades. Besides this, it gives concerts
during the year to raise funds for band equipment, uniforms, and trips to
festivals. Last year, attendance at the Massachusetts Festival and the New
England Festival resulted in first division ratings being received by the band.
The members of the band are: Elizabeth Russell, Carolyn Merrill, Robert
lanes, Lila Kliskey, Robert Brooks, Harold Daniels, Barbara Russell, Richard
Perkins, Doris LaPlante, Ronald Rogstad, Burton Gould, Stevens Skelton, Elsie
Till, Lonnie Godfrey Dolores Morrisseau, Richard Hildreth, David Goyette,
Richard Laljortune, Roland Theroux, Ronald Goyette, Paul Pinault, Maurice
Patria, Phyllis Priest, Esther Lawrence, Patricia Bateman, Walter Davidson,
Beverly Ballester, Carol McNamara, Martin Raymond, Nancy Tappin, Merton
Wood, Richard Fales, Newell Whitaker, Ioan Lillie, Thomas Cote, Henry Doody,
Thomas Brousseau, Robert Courtemanche, Roger Perreault, Robert LaFortune,
Anna Modestow, Beverly Fontaine, Eugene Mulcahy.
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SAS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Standing-lanet Streeter, Directory Richard Hildreth, President, Betty
Catanese, Director.
Seated-leannette Theroux, Treasurerg Harriet Damon, Secretary.
SAS WRITE-UP
The Student Activities Society, better known as the SAS, is the most com-
prehensive organization in Murdock School. Its ofiicers are chosen from the
junior and senior classes and its directors from all four classes. lt is the
purpose of this organization "to promote the general Welfare oi the school by
directing the extra curricular activities of its members."
This year the SAS has sponsored two dances: a Membership Dance, and
a Football Dance. Murdock Night to be held in May is also under the direc-
tion of this organization.
Every member of the school, grades 7-12, is eligible for membership. Let's
remember this next September and make it IUULZJ.
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JUNIOR CLASS
The job of piloting our class through the crucial junior year has been
entrusted to tour students who are active in various organizations.
Obviously we were Well satisfied with our president in our sophomore
year because Dick Arceci again is our class leader. Whenever we hold a
dance or picnic, Dick is a dynamo ot energy. He's always Willing to help.
He is also an active member of the football and the baseball teams.
Whenever we need a dependable worker We know we can call on our
vice-president, Bill Bastille. His cheerful personality and willingness to help
at all times have won him many friends.
Our secretary, Lorraine Lashua, divides her interests between the Iunior
Class and the Murdock Murmurs on which she serves as the efficient Exchange
Editor.
Roland Theroux, our very capable treasurer, has been one of Mr. Perry's
faithful band members for the past seven years. Football also serves to fill
his days with activity. He and Miss Maloney have developed a wonderful
scheme oi qettinq dues from the class painlessly l?D.
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SOPHOMOBE CLASS
Our class president, Arthur Bastille, probably better known to most of us
as our rnilkman, has done willingly many chores to help the Sophomore Class
on the road to success.
Anthony Maliska, "Tony" to us, is our vice-president. He is also the ace
Water boy at our football games. Tony is already ready to aid his fellowmen
in all their hardships even though he may have some of his own.
A hearty thanks from the Sophomore Class goes to Beverly Schoerner, our
treasurer. "Bev" has had a very hard struggle trying to get us to pay our
dues, but she has done a fine job of it.
Betty Catanese is our secretary this year. She is always ready to give
her assistance and tries not to leave anything undone.
We Wish to thank Mr. Russell, our class advisor, who has done a splendid
job in helping us jump the first hurdle on our road to tame. We also wish to
thank the committee that made our Sophomore Hop so successful.
52
I-'RESHMAN CLASS
We, the Class ot 1951, entered Murdock High School in September 1947,
not quite aware what it meant to be the humble Freshmen of the school. After
several long weeks of waiting until the Sophomores had had their class meet-
ing, we finally were told that the time had come tor us to organize.
We elected the following officers: President, Elizabeth Russell: Vice-
President, Betty Gouslinp Secretary, Ann Letebreg Treasurer, Kent Davini. Then
came the problem! We started our search for a class advisor. We were
overjoyed when Mr. Galbraith agreed to guide us, but our joy was short lived,
because Mr. Galbraith resigned during Christmas vacation to accept a position
in Greenfield. We really dicln't know what to dot Our capable president
called a class meeting, however, and we voted to ask Mr. Connolly, Mr.
Galbraith's successor, to take over just one more of his predecessors jobs.
He agreed to help us out of our dilemma, and so we were once more a fully
organized class.
We are sure that we astonished the entire school when members of our
class excelled in sports and other activities: but they did, and we proudly
acknowledge the tact.
With a year's experience under our belts we are sure that as Sophomores
the Class of '51 will really go places.
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Top Row:
Philip Casavant, Ernest Dionne, Leon Lepicier Warren Beedlc. Allen Murray Roland lheroux
Second Row:
Ronald Girouurd, Donald Burke, Richard Perklns Kenneth Momau William Boedlc,
Iames Donahue, Richard Phillips.
Third Row:
Coach Warren Bentley, Anthony Maliska, Michael D1arnond Richard A1r'c.c1
Richard Cctonese, Richard Padeni. Edward Delaney
Bottom Row:
Richard Sibley, Lindo Piermattei, Francis Kendall Captain Henry Doody
William Kolodinski, Eugene Mulcahy, Newell Whitaker
FOOTBALL
The football team started slowly but showed steady improvement wrth
each game.
Following is the 1947 schedule: At home Deerfield Holden Ware Away
Athol, Auburn, Orange.
Veterans returning make the future look promising
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Top Row:
Coach Warren Bentley, Anthony Maliska, Richard Arceci, George Sawyer,
Leon Lepicier, Allen Murray. Roland Theroux.
Bottom How:
Ernest Dionne, Richard Hildreth, Henry Doody, Richard Catanese, Iames Donahue.
BASEBALL
The 1947 baseball schedule was made up of the following games arranged
on a home and home basis: Fitchburg, Templeton, Ashby, Barre, East Ialtrey,
Grange and the Alumni.
The baseball team enjoyed a successful season winning nine games and
losing four. Most of the squad will be returning this year so We are anticipat-
ing another "winning" season.
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WARREN N. BENTLEY
Warren N. Bentley, a graduate oi Springfield
College, has been director of physical education in
the Winchendon schools since September 1945. ln
addition to his duties as coach oi varsity football,
varsity baseball, and intra-mural basketball, he also
conducts classes in physical education for all pupils
in grades 1-8 and ior the boys in grades 9-12.
Mr. Bentley has accomplished a great deal for
the youth of Winchendon in spite of many difficul-
ties that had to be surmounted. We, the Class of
1948, extend to him our heartiest thanks.
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