Billerica Memorial High School - BMHS Yearbook (Billerica, MA)

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I IOWE HIGH YEARBOOK flau, Zitbiwzq, In September 1944, the freshman class started on an extensive four-year project, to be, without undue formality, ever memorable in the lives of all of us. The class arrived, and the Freshman Frolics' began. Richard Forsley, the master of ceremonies, was ably assisted by jean Kilmartin, Eileen Cameron, and Marion Meserve. They, in turn, were supervised by Miss Myra Roberts. When the lights were dimmed and the curtain was raised, the stage displayed a customary Saint Patrick's Day setting with Shamrocks in evidence everywhere on the walls. Our initial attempt was a great success, socially and financially, hence, it was a happy freshman group that closed our history upon the completion of the first page. The following year, we, sophomores now, intrigued by our successful debut into Howe's society, held a Halloween Party in the school auditorium under the guiding influence of the leaders, Richard Forsley, Jean Kilmartin, Eileen Cameron, Marion Meserve, and Miss Myra Roberts. Again, our social endeavors were termed a complete success. And now we were juniors, with the Junior Club to manage from our exalted position as upper classmen. This year the floor show was going to be longer. The orchestra included Charles Sullivan, Jean Kilmartin, Eileen Cameron, and Joseph Cavanaugh, and was conducted by Miss Helen Davis. The first number included songs from Pops. Scenes from Crane's and Nantasket Beaches were of great interest, especially to the girls of the basketball team. The highlight of the evening was the entrance of the Prom Queen, Eileen Cameron, and her attendants. The royal court scene served as an appropriate finale to a gala year. Ahead now, at the entrance of Club 48, a neon sign read Tri-Delta appearing tonight with a cast of stars, led by Shirley Foley, Martha Gross, Alberta Greenwood, and Marion Meserve, Taking seats inside, we were given a program, the first act of the evening was to be The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde. The production was coached by Miss E. Ruth Belcher, with the following cast: Richard Forsley, George Nickless, George Parker, Robert Rodman, jacquelyn Cutler, Eileen Cameron, Martha Gross, Leila Buckner, and Laura Waitz. The audience showed their genuine approval of our dramatic interpretation of this comedy. Next, the curtain was raised on the Senior Prom, displaying a gay and colorful galaxy of stars, under the supervision of Miss Gladys Boutillette. Finally, after much preparation, appeared the Graduation Scene. In this, each had his part to play, a fitting reward for four years of scholastic endeavors. Page four of our history is stamped Finis, and we reluctantly termin- ate the epic of the class of '48, LAURA WAITZ .. 20 ..

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HOWE HIGH YEARBOOK cZaAL6f.71ZLa1wL,7 n flzeflaamv 7943 Be it remembered by all that we, the class of 1948 of the Howe High School, Town of Billerica, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being of sound mind Cwe hopel and memory, and knowing full well the many difficulties that may befall us, do make this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills made by us at any previous date. We do bequeath and devise as follows: First: I, Martha Gross, leave my post as yearbook editor-in-chief to Miss O'Neill's choice for next year. Second: I, Maurice Brown, leave to assume my new duties as stage manager for the Hollywood production of The Importance of Being Earnest. Third: I, June Campbell, leave the cigar box to joan Jenkins for football gate receipts. Fourth: I, Richard Brown, leave basketball practice to Lon Thomas. Fifth: I, Shirley Clark, leave my supply of bright remarks to Red Dempsey, who really doesn't need them. Sixth: I, Alice Cuff, leave the downstairs mirror to Helen Corkum, tif she can run fast enough to get there first.J Seventh: I, june Cameron, leave my violin to Geraldine Musgrave. Eighth: I, Elaine Davidson, leave Howe High with some idea of going to college. Ninth: I, Eileen Cameron, leave my junior Prom queen's crown to my successor. Tenth: I, Larry DeBenedictis, leave my political talents to Prof. Hentz, campaign manager for '49. Eleventh: I, Thomas Eaton, leave my ability to get along with the teachers to Fred Selfridge. Twelfth: I, Shirley Foley, leave Tutmose III and Queen Hatshepsut to Miss Baker and hope they all have a wonderful time. Thirteenth: I, Alfred Gladstone, leave Howe High forever. Fourteenth: I, Agnes DeBenedictis, leave my artistic talents to Louise Sponagle. Fifteenth: I, Francis Gove, leave my curly locks to Baby Gracie. Sixteenth: I, Leonard Hanson, leave my attendance record in chemistry to Robert Kelm. Seventeenth: I, William Harmon, leave my starry eyes to the heavenly twins, Nancy Conway and Dottie Lunt. ' Eighteenth: I, Jean Kilmartin, leave to act as the ghost in Inner Sanctum. Nineteenth: I, john Lyons, leave my seventh period excursions to Arthur Johansen. Twentieth: I, Phyllis Smith, leave my bangs to a sub-machine gun. Tu'enty1j51'st.' I, Rita Machado, leave my ability to recite in history class to Lorraine Caissie. Tufenty-secnnil: l, Robert Maddox, leave English after four hard years. Twenty-thiwl: I, Frances Pauline, leave my boisterous manner to Feets Murphy. Twenty-fourth: I, Anne Pelletier, leave the ticket desk at basketball games to Emily Streitmater, a future woman of hnance.