Bristol High School - Green and White Yearbook (Bristol, RI)

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- FRANKLIN O'BRIEN “Obit ” Pet Saying— Oh, Shucks! Pastime—Riding around. Activities—A. A. “Ohio” is the quiet one of the gang, but opens up every once in a while. He is one of the triumvirate, namely. Babe. Kingie. and Obie. He is about the only one in the class who always wears bis tie. He can usually be seen riding around in his car or at George's. Men of few words are the best men. That’s Obie! DANTE El.PI DIO PANSA “( )pic Pet Saying -‘‘Never touch it ! ’ Pastime—Walking. Activities—A. A.. Basketball. English Club, Baseball. Football Manager. “Opie” can usually be found walking northward. He is the class comedian and often sends the class into gales of laughter with his antics. He has a keen interest in sports and is up-to-date on everything pertaining to baseball. Keep smiling. “Opie”. MARY DOLORES PUNIELLO “Mary” Pet Saying— Jeepers !” Pastime—Studying. Activities—Junior Rostrum (11). Senior Rostrum (12). A. A. (10. 11. 12); Italian Club. Exec. Board. (10. 11). Pres. (12). Operetta (12). Rita and Mary ought to make a pair. It is almost an impossibility to tell who is the quieter. Maybe she believes in keeping quiet and absorbing all the knowledge she can. henever she is called upon to give an answer to a difficult question the rest of the class worries no more. Someday we will probably hear that Mary has become a teacher. ALFRED RE i( “Father” Pet Saying—“Could be!” Pastime—Studying. Activities—French Club (10. 11); English Club (11). Here is the boy who is up to the minute in current events and “Johnnie on the spot” in the Problems of Democracy class. He has a grand sense of humor and it is persistently popping up in French class. Alfred hopes to become a priest and when his mind is made up about a thing there is nothing which can change it. All the luck in the world! 25

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ELSIE MEDEIROS “Debbie Pet Saying—“How interesting.” Pastime—Practicing on the piano. Activities—A. A. (10. 11. 12); French Club (10. 11); English Club (11); Rostrum (12); Orchestra (10); Operetta (12). Elsie enjoys doing her chemistry experiments just a much as debating. If you are looking for Elsie, why not try the library? She is apt to be there doing reference work. Elsie’s ambition is to hear Paderewski play his own minuet and to travel through Europe. We hear Elsie plans to enter Rhode Island State College in the fall. THERESA C. MELLO “Terry” Pet Saying “Oh. crumb!” Pastime—Reading. Activities—A. A. (10. 11. 12); Photography Club (11); Rostrum (11. 12); Senior Class Executive Board, Operetta. Meet one of the prettiest girls in the senior class, whose dimples have won the hearts of many people. “Terry” also has the distinction of being the first in the class to fly over the Atlantic Ocean in the Clipper, the year she was caught in Europe when the war started. Ever since then she has been intensely interested in airplanes. ROBERT ANDREW MOREN “Bobbec Pet Saying—“Coupla times!” Pastime—Talking about the Army. Activities—Senior Rostrum. A. A.. Operetta. “P otlT)ee” is a senior who is very determined to follow thryufcjr wftjr an idea once he has started working on it. In ffrftst Jt his classes, he is on the alert and has bright pind correct answers on the tip of his tongue. Screwball, and Alex form a triumvirate which is avoided, because when they get going no piece of re. or anything, for that matter, is safe. PATRICIA NUNES “Pat” Pet Saying—“Gollv !” Pastime—Playing the piano. Activities—A. A. (10. 11. 12); English Club (10. 11); Operetta. A very likeable girl is our Patricia, known for her cheerful disposition. A good student and sports fan she has an intense interest in music and hopes to become a music teacher some day. From what we hear. Pat’s going to music school to study. Lots of luck. Pat!

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NORMAN RENE “Rainy” Pet Saying—“Prove it!” Pastime—Participating itto lnd wa ching sports. Activities—A. A. (10, Club, Football. Operetta Norman to be de champioi uni (12); English 'President and has shown himself that honor. He also won honors on the rpwfootball team. Music must have some claim on him for he is leader of the Boy Scout Band—and a mighty fine one too. A person looking for Norman is almost certain to find him if they hunt around the Pastime. N MANUEI. RIBEIRO “Rib” Pet Saying—”1 wonder what it could he!” Pastime—Drawing. “Rib” is the other chubby one in our class. He can most always be seen at the baker shop or driving its truck. No wonder he is a bit on the chubby side! He is a very talkative boy and always has something to say. Spends most of his time in class drawing airplanes and eating candy. ROSALINE ANN RODERICK “Roz” Pet Saying—“Good !” Pastime—Walking. Activities—A. A. (10. 11. 12); French Club (10. 11); English Club (11). “Roz is one of our quiet girls. Maybe her parking place, which is home, accounts for that, hut anyway. “Roz” is an ardent supporter of all school activities. Have you picked your women’s apparel shop “Roz”? You see. our “Roz wants to run a dress shop! ii UJ MICHAEL RUCCI “Screwball” Q Pet Saying—“Take it easy!” Pastime—Driving the Oldsmobile. Activities—A. A. (10, 11. 12); Football (11. 12); English Club (11); Operetta. Wherever there is trouble and commotion Mike is usually in the midst of it. He is one of the best dressed boys of the class and one of the most popular. Sports have a great attraction for him and due to that fact he ha been a member of both the football and baseball squads and of the gym team. He may become one of Bristol’s best haberdashers. Here’s luck. Mike, and lots of it. 26