Beverly High School - Beverlega Yearbook (Beverly, MA)

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The annual Drama Night competition was held with our class proudly walking off with the banner. The one-act play was a comedy entitled, Blake Room for Rodney. The cast. consisted of Richard Lawrence, Lillian Horne, VVilburta Bunker, Sumner Peabody, Geraldine Snell, Helen Ginsberg, Gordon Hamilton, and Calvin Perkins. Richard Lawrence was chosen the best actor. The officers for the Junior year were: President, William MercaldigYice Pres- ident, Allen Elliott: Secretary, Polly Parker, and Treasurer, Nancy Hord. The Executive Committee was: Howard Keech, chairman, Robert Bresnahan, and Martha Tucker. Ralph Johnson as chairman, Phillip Farr, Phyllis fourchene, Ruth Glover, William Hoikala, Lillian Horne, VVilliam Morgan, and Joseph Standley made up the Social Vommittee. The members of the Student Service Vommittee Were: Donald Farr, chairman, Harold Foote, Mabel Him, Richard Lawrence, Jerry Snell, and Pearl Spear. Once again our class, as Juniors, was awarded the prize for the outstanding play of Drama Night. The cast was as follows: Richard Lawrence, Bessie Tibbetts, Anita Perrotta, William Mrirgan, Arlen Cohn, Wallace Bruce, and William Mfer- caldi. Bessie Tibbetts merited the gold pin for the best acting in the play, which was called Ghost Hunters. In June, at the Senior assembly, a very impressive serx ice was held inducting new members into the National Honor Society. The Junior members elected were Phyllis fourchene, Jean Fannon, Mabel Him, VVilliam Mercaldi. Nlartha Tucker, and Nancy Hord. Once again class officers and committees were chosen, this time for our Senior year. They were: President, Allen Elliott: Vice President, lVilliam lylercaldiz Secretary, Nancy Hord: and Treasurer, Jean f'annon. Our very efficient Executive Committee consisted of: Wallace Bruce, chair- man, Patricia Smith, Virginia Benham. Elinor Hart, Joseph Standley, and Ross Roberts. VVe owe much thanks to this committee for their splendid work during this busy Senior year. The members of the Social Fommittee were: Thomas Stokes, chairman, Jeanne VVells, Norma Fann, Gordon Hamilton, VVilliam Morgan, Laurie Sabine. Phyllis Fourchene, Jean Varpenter, May Andrews, and Betty Russell. The Student Service Fommittee was made up of six students: George Tozer. chairman, Lois Sherman, Henry Desmond, Geraldine Snell, Stuart lwackenzie, and Theresa Nlahoney. Although the field of sports has been gradually cut down, due to war-time conditions, many of the seniors have participated. The boys who have taken an active part are: Bob Hathaway, Phil Farr, Winston Naugler, Joe Felentano. Joe Cuoco, Sabino Modugno, Jerry Murphy, Doug Cram, Dan Tower. Fred Bresnahan, Gordon Allen, Bill Baker, Bill Mercaldi, Doug Nelson, Rock Shea, Robert McMahon, Stuart MacKenzie, Allen Elliott, Bennett Nlerry, James McElroy, Howard Keech, Red Harlow, Paul Harrington, Richard Steniford, Thomas Stokes, and Robert Goodell. Girls who have been prominent in basketball or field hockey are as follws: Helen Swanson, Muriel Muir, Mary Reid, Barbara Ricker, Mary Gorman, and Elinor Fielding. For the third time, we entered the competition on Drama Night, but this time we humbly gave up our first place and bowed to the Sophomores. The cast of Cfl0IZfZ'II1lFI1 on Page 761 15

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Senior Class Officers History of Class of 1944 Hy NANCY HORD When our class entered the doors of Beverly High School that September morning in 1941. we felt that we were entering upon a new and exciting venture, but we little realized the good times, the hard work, and changes that were ahead of us. Wie numbered approximately 350 at the beginning of that year. Because many hav e left to join the services of our country or to take part in some useful war work, we have dwindled down to about 24-0. Wie have witnessed many changes around the school the past two years- in particular. the change of faces among the faculty. Our principal, llr. Pierce. stepped into the superintendent's position during llr. King's absence, and was succeeded by llr. Atkinson who came to us in September of 194-Q. He has proved himself to be a good friend and counselor to us. llanv teachers have left to be married: others have gone into all branches of the service. nie were sorry to see them go but were glad to welcome new friends into our midst. In order to prepare the boys for the armed services. new, special courses have been started emphasizing mathematics, aeronautics, radio, physics and gym. Also a Victory Corps has been installed. Blembers have been inducted into this organization at two very impressive ceremonies. During our Sophomore year we elected as officers: President, William llercaldil Vice President, Allen Elliott: Secretary, Nancy Hord: Treasurer, Polly Parker. The members of the Executive Committee were: Jane Howarth. chairman. Donald Carr, Wallace Bruce. The Student Service Committee consisted of: Phillip Carr, chairman, William Hoikala. Howard Keech, Vtilburta Bunker, and Frank Russo. 14

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1' Vx ri or tr , Er, .1 -ff ,ta 1- Y: , , - as It Q ' A - .Y,,vi,,,:y 44,5 , gi. ' . up , '-L. . 1 , f 03' mafl'11z.fw3?'a - I. Joseph D. .ACCOIll3lld0 Joe Audubon Club 103 Baseball' 10g Bowling 10, 11: B.H.S. News, Editor-insChief 121 Home Room President 11,123 Senior Memoirs 12: Visual Education 11, Manager 12: Vic- tory Corps, Sea Service 11, 12. Joe plans to go into the Ma- rines and then into the F.B.l. Training School when the war is over. His hobby is sports. .loe's favorite expression is, VVhat's cooking? President Joe is always ready: Faithful, true, and very steady. Guy Allcruzzo Guy Victory Corps General Mem- ber ll, 12. After leaving school he ex- pects to join the Army: but when the war is over, he hopes to take up pattern making. Guy's hobby is sports. lYe often hear him saying, Hard Luck. Pattern Making is his work: 'l'hat's one job hcill never sliirk. it lf f I Q ' Norman C. Adams 'tRed Commercial Clubllg Rifle Club 103 Home Room Secretary 123 Victory Corps Air Service 11, 12 His saying seems to be, Good morning. Norman plans to go into the Army Air Corps. Brains and good looks all in one! Many a g1rl's heart he has won! ltlay L. Andrews Andy Glee Club 10, 11,123 Vice President of Home Room 111 Assistant Treasurer of Home Room IQ: House of Delegates Alternate 10: Senior Memoirs 123 Social Committee 12: Community Service Division of Victory Corps IQ. May plans to go to Boston Cniversity and become a labora- tory technician. Her favorite hobby is collecting pictures of airplanes. Is that right? she asks. A friend in need Is May, indeed. 16 Gordon Allen 'tPat Cross Country 10: House of Delegates 10: Home Room Treasurer 12: Track 10, 11, 12: Victory Corps Air Division 11,12. After leaving high school he plans to join the Naval Air Corps, and either stay in the Navy after the war or go to college. His hobby is hunting. His pet saying is, Don't take any wooden nickels. Pat, as he is known to his pals, 1Yill never be desolate for beautiful gals. Phyllis Atherton Tootie Glee Club 10, 11, 12: Home Room Treasurer 10, Secretary 11, Assistant Secretary 12, Traffic Squad 10, 11: Victory Corps Community Service 11,12. Phyllis expects to do office work. Her pet saying is, lYell, I'll be darned! Petitely pleasing, ohl how true: Many of our dreams are about you.