Wellesley High School - Wellesleyan Yearbook (Wellesley, MA)

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THE WELLESLEY AN 1935 CLASS HISTORY The crystal gazer stared long and steadily into the luminous crystal before him. Although he definitely was not the type usually found in this occupation, with the aid of clever make-up, a turban, and a bright colored costume, he managed to produce the correct atmos¬ phere. Suddenly he started, closed his eyes for a moment, then leaned forward and searchingly studied the lucid globe. “The past will now be revealed to me.” He paused, and very effectively, too; but the class of nineteen thirty-five, now fat and forty, merely smiled and regarded him patronizingly. It was their twenty- fifth reunion and one of their number had obtained this crystal gazer to bring back to them those three important years from the past. “I see a large and fertile field. In the center is a herd of non¬ descript green creatures contentedly munching grass.” There was a snicker from the audience, followed by an artificial cough. The seer pretended not to notice and continued. “They are Sophomores. At the head of this group are four more promising specimens. They are: Paul McCourt, Christine Hunter, Paul Monahan, and Virginia Bisgood. At the mention of his name Paul McCourt awoke from a sound sleep. “Quite a talented group I would say,” ventured the crystal gazer. “They can act and sing as well as eat and sleep. Dick Monahon, Ruth Smythe, Ruth Mills, Edna Balboni, Deborah Campbell, Ruth Matthews, and Dorothy Hatch seem to be struggling with the presentation of a play, ‘Elmer’ by name.” The alumni of the class of thirty-five, really interested now, were beginning to look intelligent. “The celestial voices that fall upon my ears are those of Valice Foeley, Ida Ordis, Robert Parkinson, Bob Austin, and Anastasia Wilson. ‘Chimes of Normandy I believe, is their operetta.” He had dropped his mysterious air now and was talking and acting in his na tural manner. “A very husky group, one might say, with many fine athletes. Rufus Ferioli, Whitey Nelson, Louis Villa, Alfie Juliani, Bill Boyd, and Bob Austin stand out among the boys. As for the girls,” he hesi¬ tated to survey more closely the sphere, “they are quite unusual, as they won the banner in interclass competition.” Several of the women in the audience sat up and beamed proudly at one another. “Barbara Wheeler, Dorothy Garland, Betty Cunniff, Katherine Grant, Irene Carpenter, Dorothy Hatch, Ruth Smythe, and Christine Hunter take the honors there. But even the humblest of human beings, my friends, need recreation. A dance and a treasure hunt entertained the Sophomores. Paul Monahan found the treasure. Oh! it is gone.” He clasped his hands over his eyes. The class looked disappointed. “Go on,” called some one from the back of the room. The crystal gazer looked sad. Page Tuentylthie

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THE WELLESLEYAN 1935 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF THE TWENTY HIGHEST SENIORS Charles Abraham Virginia Brady Deborah Campbell Irene Carpenter Betty Cunnipf John Doherty VALICE FOELEY Dorothea Hogan Christine Hunter Gertrude Johnsen Hope Kingsbery Harold MacMahon Ruth Matthews Gloria Maulsby William McCullough Richard Monahon John Randall Ruth Smythe Elinor Thayer Lillian Westergren Page Twenty-Eight

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THE WELLESLEYAN 1935 “It will be ten dollars more,” he said dolefully. ‘Til pay for it,” offered a prosperous-looking business man. Try¬ ing not to appear too relieved, the seer looked again into the crystal. After performing the prescribed ritual, he went on. “This time it is a boat, and the hard working crew is the junior class. The officers in charge are Dick Monahon, Rufus Ferioli, Margaret Jackson, and Deborah Campbell. Some of the more vigorous of the crew, who are doing all the hard work, are: Charles Mantovani, Joe Tartari, Stuart Lowell, Billy Weinz, Rufus Ferioli, Whitey Nelson, Louis Villa, Alfie Juliani, Bob Austin, Barbara Wheeler, Dorothy Garland, Katherine Grant, Betty Cunniff, Christine Hunter, Dorothy Hatch, and Irene Carpenter. They all seem to be very energetic and businesslike. I believe the captain tried to give them a party but it was unsuccessful. There is a very unfriendly feeling among the crew toward two rival vessels, the ‘Natick and the ‘Needham whom the ‘Wellesley ' beat in competition ' He was interrupted momentarily as everyone turned and glared at a stranger at the back of the room who was wearing a worn and faded sweater with the word “Needham” in tattered letters on the front. Needless to say, the stranger left in a hurry. At last peace was restored. “It seems to be a well-educated crew. Bob Austin, Phyllis Hoyt, Ruth Matthews, Anastasia Wilson, Valice Foeley, and Paul McCourt are chanting strains from the ‘Mikado. ' Indeed, Christine Hunter and Anastasia Wilson won prizes for their efforts to increase their historical knowledge. The passengers on this boat were quite surprised at the performance the crew gave for their entertainment. It was ‘Evening Clothes ' , with Ruth Matthews, Anastasia Wilson, Edmund Rice, Bill Price, Dick Monahon, Paul Monahan, and Valice Foeley in the cast. There doesn ' t seem to be much of interest left. The ship is nearing the port and the worthiest of the groups who have been fittingly honored are Dick Monahon, Rufus Ferioli, Christine Hunter, Harold MacMahon, Anastasia Wilson, and Ruth Matthews. The harbor is in sight, and the boat is skimming . . . skimming .... the crystal is black!” The seer ' s tones were hollow, probably because he had been talking for so long, but the effect was certainly realistic. “We ' ve got to hear about the senior year,” complained a woman in the front row. It ' s the most important of all!” Then as no one was anxious to pay ten dollars, a hat was passed. After much fumbling and disturbance, ten dollars and thirteen cents was collected. The crystal gazer, almost too briskly, returned to the crystal. “I see before me a large and beautifully decorated hall in a palace. On a raised platform at one end are seated the members of the Royal Family, Rufus Ferioli, Christine Hunter, Bill Boyd, and Betty Cunniff. At their left are subjects who have been specially honored: Among them are Gloria Maulsby, Gertrude Johnsen, Dorothea Hogan, Deborah Campbell, John Doherty, John Randall, Lillian Westergren and also those who have been twice honored: Christine Hunter, Dick Monahon, Ruth Matthews, and Harold MacMahon. Two plays have just been presented by the royal entertainers. The first was ‘Grandfather ' s Chair ' Page Thirty