Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

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ELIZABETH BLAKE BETTY Betty is a quiet lass of the class and a consci- entious worker. She is a serious minded person and willingly does a good deed. However, her closest friends will tell you she has her jovial moments, too. During her four years at Barre High School she has gained fame as one of the pianists in the orchestra. We hear Betty plans to train at Worcester City Hospital and we know, as a nurse she will be a great comfort to many patients because of her capability. Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Callahan 2, 3, 4 FIENE BUFGESS FIPNE Firne has been one of the quiet members of the class but it is known that she possesses a keen sense of humor and a remarkable disposition. Her friendliness is just one example of her likable personality and her willingness to help has always been a welcome factor in her four years at Barre High. Firne has worked hard at her studies during the years and as a reward she received her Pro Merito last June. Pro Merito 3 SARA CELONA TUFFY Tuffy has been known in her four years at Barre High by her undpunted jovial disposition which com- pares to none other in our class. She has majored in the commercial course and hopes to acquire a position in a newspaper office after graduating. Tuffy played softball and is a fanatic base- ball enthusiast. Her leisure time (if any) she devotes to her hobby of collecting post cards and theater stubs. Through her pleasing personality she has won many friends. ' We wish her luck wherever she goes. Scriptus 4 Barretone 4 Softball 1,2, 3, 4 FAY DICKSON FAY Fay, although a quiet member of the class. Is always cheerful and willing to help those who need it. She has been a great classmate in work or play and her sincere character makes her the friend of all. Fay seems shy, but those, thoroughly acquainted with her, find she has a pleasing personality and subtle humor. Fay ' s dramatic ability was demonstrated in the Christmas Play. Fay ' s de termlna tion and studious manner will bring her success in the career she has chosen, that of floriculture at Mass. State. Pro Meri to 3

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CARMELa aliquo cam When Cam entered high school she was one of the more quiet members of the class. As time progressed, she became well known and well liked by all. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and is noted for her good sportsmanship. Cam was a typist for the Scriptus and deserves much credit for the many hours she spent ai ter school to work on the paper. Her ambition is to be a good typist and secretary. Scriptus 4 Barretone 4 Softball 1,2, 3, 4 BARBARA BACKUS BARB The literary wizard of B.H.S., that ' s Shorty . She was full of pep, vim and vigor and, never fear, she always had plenty to do. From soda-jerking to composition writing she always comes up smiling. Barb ' s personality and friendliness have gained her many rewards. She has been an unfailing member of the Scriptus Staff and her work is always Interesting to those who read it. Barb intends to go into the field of Journal- ism. Glee Club 1,2, 3,4 Scriptus 2,3,4 Senior Play Softball 1,2 Barretone 1,2,4 Vice President 2 Pro Merito 3 Dramatic Club 4 M.S.P.C.A. 3 MERTON BAKER MEET Mert is that tall, preoccupied boy that you may see at any time around school. He is greatly inter- ested in many things, and has supplied the answers to questions of interest in classes and outside. He will be remembered for his witty remarks, his chem experiments, and his impossible analogies. Mert has, for the last two years, received the highest marks at school in the Iowa State Exams. He hopes to go to Oberlin College next year and we wish him luck. Prize Speaking 4 Senior Play RICHARD BETTER BURR Dick, or better known as Burr is the happy- go-lucky boy of our class and his permanent smile has constantly added to the gayety of our four year stay at Barre High. He is extremely popular with both the teachers and the students. Many a time he came forth with a helping hand just in time to save the day. Remember specifically the Barn Dance, Junior Prom and S enior Play when Burr offered much needed transportation. To you Burr we wish the best there can be and also to remain as popular as you have been here.

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ROMEO DILI EERO RAMSEY Ramsey Is one of the friendliest and most popu- lar persons In the Senior class. He Is very versatile and carefree. Ramsey has been on the basketball team for two years and plays his guard position admirably. He likes to play baseball and has been on the team for three years. During the past year, Ramsey has been taking flying lessons in a Piper Cub. He hopes to make aviation his career and to practically live in the sky. Everyone will remember Ramsey for his debates in history class but most of all for his friendly manner. Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Baseball 2, 3, 4, Basketball 3, 4 p:va grimes eva Every class has at least one practical joker and In our case, Eva has been the one who has helped make our four years at Barre High a very enjoyable time. With her cheerfulness and ready laugh, Eva our Cow- boy gal has supplied much of the goodfeeling which is so eminent in our class. We ' ll all miss Eva for her cowboy yodeling and her humorous wise cracks. Her willingness to help has been appreciated greatly and we know Eva will succeed in whatever she takes up. Good luck, Eva, and keep smiling. Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 BARBARA HINDLEY BABS Babs is one of the nicest girls in our class and is noted for her exceptionally good looks and the fine way she dresses. Although she does not make friends very easily, those who know her well find she has a most charming personality and is indeed a very jovial person. Babs will always be remembered for the realistic sleep-walking part she took in the Senior play and portrayed so well. As a beautician we know she will succeed and the class of ' 46 wishes her the very best of luck. Senior Play FLORENCE JOHNSON JOHNNY Johnny, that ' s her nick-name and a Detter one couldn ' t be found. It fits her personality and sounds as gay as she reaily is. Johnny is a studious girl out she doesn ' t overdo it. Her helping hand has always Deen ap- preciated, the Seniors--especiaily the cast of the Senior play — will always rememoer the great j ' od she did as prompter for our production. She wants to be a medical secretary, and we ' re all sure she ' ll reach her goal. V. ' e wish her luck at Lasaiie Junior College. Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4. Prompter 4