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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1948 volume:

THe Green (Ql WKite VOL. 1 JUNE 1948 NO. 1 ISSUED BY THE STUDENTS OF BRISTOL HIGH SCHOOL. BRISTOL. RHODE ISLAND Editor-in-Chief—RUTH M. BENSON Associate Editor JOSEPHINE VITELLO Business Manager ROBERT RICHARDS Assistant Business Manager FRANK DI LEO Circulation Manager JOHN CUPOLO Assistant Business Manager JOHN SOUSA Senior Typists DOLORES LAWRENCE LOUISE ARPAIA Art Editor WILLIAM TOPAZIO Senior Literary Editors MARY LEE CANTWELL ANNE ST. GERMAIN Secretary PATRICIA PAGNANO Junior Literary Editors ANNMARY CHURCH DOROTHY PARSHLEY Sophomore Literary Editor BARBARA LOMBARDI Alumni Editor—MISS ANNE D. SISSON Staff Advisor—MISS SARAH C. CALLAN 1 BOARD OF EDITORS 2 DEDICATION Gfj [in □=} TO Jiliss laurinr HI ®rabforb “Soft peace she brings xvhere’re she arrives 3 WHO'S WHO IN THE FACULTY Principal JOHN L. BURKE Boston College, Boston, Mass. Vice-Principal SARA C. CALLAN College of New Rochelle New Rochelle, N. Y. Dean of Girls, English, French ANNE D. SISSON Brown University, Providence, R. I. Problems of Democracy American and European History LAURINE W. BRADFORD Brown University, Providence, R. I. English GERALDINE H. MARINO Brown University, Providence, R. I. European History, Latin, Italian MRS. M. THERESA DONOVAN Lowell Normal, Lowell, Mass. Music E. DORIS BULLOCK Bryant College, Providence, R. I. Office Practice. Typewriting, Stenography, Commercial Mathematics mrs. rose m. McIntyre Bryant College, Providence, R. I. Bookkeeping, Typewriting, General Business, Clerical CARL T. CARLSON R. I. State College, Kingston, R. I. Chemistry, Physics, Radio MRS. ALICE S. PAHLINE Boston University, Boston, Mass. Home Economics HECTOR F. BELLA VANCE College of Education, Providence, R. I. Industrial Arts FRANCIS J. CANARIO Providence College, Providence, R I-History, English MICHAEL SECURO R. I. State College, Kingston, R. 1. Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigonometry RALPH K. NASH Boston College, Boston, Mass. History, Coach of Sports MARGARET F. NERONE College of Education, Providence, R. I. Art VINCENT J. LEAHY St. Michael’s College, Vermont, R. I. School of Design, Providence, R. I. Mechanical Drawing, Mathematics, Shop JAMES SULLIVAN Manhattan College, New York, N. Y. English GLADYS M. BRIGHTMAN Sargent College, Boston, Mass. Physical Education for Girls ATTILIO PANSA R. I. State College, Kingston, R. I. Physical Education for Boys, Coach of Athletics ESTHER OSTERBERG Librarian MATTHEW CAPONE R. I. State College, Kingston, R. I. Biology, Driver Education 4 aurine anno oris man Mrs Alice J.Vincent Leaky R� Hector Bell avance apone MaAKewG FranusTCanc.no Carl T Carl ar sor amej D.Ml wan Michael g) ecuro SCHOOL CALENDAR September 3 First day of school September 13 Opening football game with Cranston, rained out September 20 Cranston 13, Colt 0 September 25 A.A. officers elected September 29 New cheerleaders chosen September 30 Round-Robin—Colt plays Cranston October 15 End of first term October 23 We get our class rings! October 23 First report cards October 29 Hallowe'en dance October 30 Teacher’s Institute November 5 Senior play cast chosen November 6 Beginning of many rehearsals November 8 Traditional Colt-Warren game November 26 Seniors sing “On To Victory” at assembly November 27 Thanksgiving—Barrington beats Colt December 1 Basketball practice begins December 17, 18 Play presented—considered very good December 19 Christmas Program—on to vacation! January 5 School resumes after Christmas holiday January 17 A.A. dance—basketball team winning all games—looks like good season January 21, 22, 23 Three days of grueling midyear exams January 22 Colt vs. St. John’s Prep at Boston Garden. Victorious 42-32 January 30 Reports February 2, 3 Portraits by Van Dale February 9 We get our proofs—Eee! February 17 Shrove Tuesday Dance—Something New! February 20 Vacation starts March 1 School again! March 4 First playoff basketball game—Colt vs. Hope! March 12 Colt loses miserably to La Salle March 13 Colt in finals of state playoffs! April 1, 2 Music Lovely—operetta a big success April 9 School Dance April 12 “Smile Pretty”—group pictures taken April 16 Baseball season begins April 16 Junior Prom May 22 All state chorus May 28 Senior-Sophomore Hop May 30 Memorial Day—no school June 9 Final Exams June 11 Finally finished June 16 Class Day Exercises—Banquet—Yum— June 17 Graduation—at long last—diplomas June 18 Reception—we dance away a farewell to Colt 7 EDITORIAL Stern Daughter of the Voice of God! O Duty! if that name thou love Who art a light to guide a rod To check the erring, and reprove; Thou who art victory and law When empty terrors over awe From vain temptations dost set free And Calm’st the weary strife of frail humanity. —William Wordsworth William Wordsworth took the time and effort to compose an ode to that which he thought most worth while—Duty. He holds it in the utmost esteem, calls it a light that checks wrongs and punishes it; he acclaims it as a law that pacifies and comforts humanity. Though we cannot so poetically express our views about duty there is no doubt in anyone’s mind what it means. Duty is very closely associated with Loyalty and Obligation. Loyalty, a word dear to high school students, is sung about in our alma maters, is an important word when considering award winners and is a marvelous characteristic to cultivate and keep. Those who are loyal to friends, to a school, to an ideal also be a responsible member of a community. This same man or woman, who realizing what it means to uphold a principle and stay with it, will also be a responsible member of a community. This same man or woman, loyal to his country will vote carefully and wisely in order tha‘ this country’s standards will be upheld. Every one of us have Obligations in life to fulfill—an Obligation to God, always to remember and worship him—an Obligation to our community—to our families—to our future families and to our country. Obligations that have confronted the graduate thus far have been comparatively few. It has been our Duty, our Obligation to attain good grades in our studies; it has also been our Obligation to curb our wild, frolicsome natures and behave properly in this, our community. But now the graduate is considered a more responsible sort of citizen and the Obligations will increase. We will be called on to hold important positions in our civic government, we will be expected to behave with assurance and no rash actions on our part will be overlooked and excused. The life we now face can be very pleasant or very unpleasant— depending of course on ourselves and our sense of Duty. Mr. Wordsworth, very sure of the fruitful harvest of adhering to the call of Duty, writes: Stern Lawgiver! yet thou dost wear The Godhead’s most benignant grace; Nor know we anything so fair As is the smile upon thy face: Flowers laugh before thee on their beds. And fragrance in the footing treads; Thou dost preserve the Stars from wrong; And the most ancient Heavens, through Thee, are fresh and strong. 8 9 CLASS OFFICERS JOHN ANDERTON Jackie Class—Industrial Arts “Wherever valour true is found True modesty will there abound.’’ —Gilbert Impressions—“Farmer”; numbers 16 and 22; blushes; directing traffic; broad shoulders. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Class Treasurer 11; Class President 12; Student Council 11; Football 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Operetta 12; Usher-Play 12. MATTHEW PRINCIPE Goo Class—Industrial Arts “In stature he was of an average length, Wondorously active, bright and great in strength.” —Chaucer Impressions—32, football number; jitterbugging; “big time” card player; “Ferncroft’s”; bow tie that Lights! Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Class Vice-President 12; Executive Committee 11; Football 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Usher-Play 12; Operetta 12. EVELYN BORGES Chick Class—General Clerical “Wit to persuade and beauty to delight.” —Sir John Davies Impressions—Tickets; pretty dimples; Joe; beautiful complexion; stylish. Activities—A.A. 10, 11; Class Secretary 12; English Club 10; Volleyball 10; Band 10. RICHARD BELMORE Boogie Class—Industrial Art “This world belongs to the energetic.” —Emerson Impressions—Boy Scouts; Indian Dance and Lore; Go-getter; “Dem Bones”; cheer enthusiast. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; President 12; Class Treasurer 12; Football 10; Baseball 10; Gym Team 10, 11, 12; Class Play 12; Operetta 12. 10 DANIEL ALMEIDA Squirrel Class—Industrial Arts “Oh give us the man who sings at his work” —Carlyle Impressions—Melodious (?) voice; “Lomb’s”; unquenchable thirst; always in trouble; no necktie. Activities—Baseball manager 10, 11. JULIA ALVES Julie Class—General “A winsome miss, a friend sincere.” —Anon. Impressions—A wealth of brown hair; Al, her beau; friendship ring; hesitant giggle; crisp white blouses. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11; English Club 10; Colt Sportsters 10, 11, 12; Business Manager 10; Gym Team 10, 11; Field Hockey 10, 12; Softball 10, 11; Basketball 10, 11; Volleyball 10; Operetta 12. ANTHONY ANANIA Phil Class—General Clerical “All musical people seem to be happy.” —Smith Impressions—Accordion; navy blue basketball trunks; food; fiendish smile; a “Yankee” fan; 10;00 scholar. Activities—Football 11, 12; Baseball 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10, 12; Operetta 12. JOSEPHINE ANANIA Jay Class—Commercial “But if she smiled, a light was on her face— A clear, cool kindness.” —Coleridge Impressions—“Bongo Bongo”; her class room voice; well dressed; Dolores; unusual fingernails; ready laughter. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; English Club 10. 11 LUCY ARMILLOTTO Lucy Ball Class—General Clerical “Conversation is the feminine of silence. —Alix Impressions—Chatter, chatter; white turtle neck sweater; Lorraine; “Pepsodent” smile; Gum! Activities—A.A. 11; English Club 10; Field Hockey 10; Volleyball 10; Operetta 12. LOUISE ARPAIA Lu Class—Commercial “A quiet conscience makes one so serene.” —Byron Impressions—Johnny and a diamond; her jokes; tortoise shell glasses; expressive hands; hope chest. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Green and White Staff 12; Class Executive Committee 11, 12; English Club 10; Hallowe’en Party Committee 11; Colt Sportsters 11; Gym Team 10; Field Hockey 12; Softball 10, 11; Basketball 10; Operetta 12. MARY ARRUDA Mary Class—General Clerical “I laugh not at another's loss, I grudge not at another's gain.’’ —Dyer Impressions—Saxaphone; field hockey; lost chords; Theresa S.; ‘Too many tests!” Activities—Hallowe’en Party Committee 10; Field Hockey 10, 11, 12; Basketball 11; Band 10. 11, 12; Orchestra 10, 11, 12. JOHN BALZANO Balzy Class—General “His heart is true as steel” —Shakespeare Impressions—Trumpet; crooner; school ambulance driver; long black car; snappy dresser; the laugh. Activities; A.A. 11, 12; Sophist Club 10; Football 10; Baseball 10; Gym Team 10. 12 RUTH BENSON Ruthie Class—College Prep “A heart with which to reason and a head with which to contrive and a hand with which to execute.” —Moore Impressions—Captivating personality; always in a dither; the green truck; eye guard; Forward March! Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12, Soph Representative; Green and White Staff 10, 11, 12; Class Executive Committee 11; French Club Secretary 10, 11; Sophist Club Secretary 10; Colt Sportsters 10, 11, 12; Gym Team 10, 11, 12; Field Hockey 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Volleyball 10, 11, 12; Band 10, 11, 12; D. A. R. Good Citizen; Class Play 12; Operetta 12; Usher-Graduation 11. ANTHONY BERRETTO Berretl Class—College Prep “The superior man is slow in his words and earnest in his conduct.” —Confucius Impressions—Horse racing; admirer of feminine pulchritude; loyalty; generosity; contagious laugh. Activities—A.A. 12; Italian Club 10; Sophist Club 10. MARCIA BICKFORD Marcia Class—General “She’s pretty to walk with Witty to talk with And pleasant too, to think on.” —Suckling Impressions—Martha’s Vineyard; the “haircut”; endless boy friends; wistful appeal; chic wardrobe. Activities—French Club 10, 11; English Club 10; Gym Team 10, 11; Class Play 12; Junior Representative at Graduation 11. AMELIA BOTELHO Bobby Class—Commercial “To those who know thee not, no words can paint And those who know thee, know all words are faint.” —Moore Impressions—Unusually lovely hair; petite and sweet; Eleanor and Irene; capable student; voice not heard in class. Activities—English Club 10; Hallowe’en Party Committee 10; Gym Team 10; Softball 10; Basketball 10; Operetta 12. 13 HOWARD BRELSFORD Howdy Class—General ‘‘Why aren’t they all contented like me? Happy am I, from care I'm free!” —Opera of ‘‘La Bayadere” Impressions—Size “twelves”; flashy ties; long legs; puns galore; the family (?) car. Activities—French Club 10 ,11; English Club 10; Gym Team; Bank 10; Class Play 12. LORRAINE BURKE Lorry Class—General Clerical “ . . . . gamesome as the colt, And livelier than a lark.” —Tennyson Impressions—Sneezes; Lucy; exuberance; “ya-ta-ta-ya-ta-ta”; gum and more gum. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; English Club 10; Volleyball 10; Operetta 12. DOLORES CABRAL Dolores Class—General Clerical “Genteel in personage Conduct, and equipage.” —Carey Impressions—Quiet manner; Shoes; gentle, appealing smile; unassuming; All State Chorister. Activities—A.A. 11, 12; English Club 10; Operetta 12. MARY CABRAL Mary Class—College Prep “I’ll speak in a monstrous little voice.” —Shakespeare Impressions—Naive air; five and ten; raven tresses; wee voice; flutter, flutter. Activities—A.A. 10, 11; French Club 10, 11; Sophist Club 10. 14 CARMELA CADILE Carmile Class—Household Arls “Deep brown eyes running over with glee, Blue eyes are pale, � Bonnie brown eyes are the eyes for me.” —Woolson Impressions—Mary; singing; impish at times; dark eyes; making clothes. MARY LEE CANTWELL Mary Lee Class—College Prep “A glow, a heart-beat, and a bright acceptance of all the rich exuberance of life.’’ —Untermeyer Impressions—Knitting needles; flare for writing; effervescence; huge winter coat; brilliant student. Activities—A. A. 10, 11, 12; Green and White Staff 11, 12: French Club 10, 11; Sophist Club Treasurer 10; Colt Sportsters 10, 11, 12; Gym Team 10, 11, 12; Field Hockey 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Volleyball 10, 11, 12; Class Play 12; Operetta 12; Graduation Usher 11. NATALIE CARVALHO Nat Class—Household Arls “Be she with that goodness blest Which may gain her name of Best.” —Wither Impressions—Sewing; very quiet; grey raincoat; amiable; a home lover. Activities—A. A. 10, 11. MARY CASSANO Mary Class—Household Arts “But a smooth and steadfast mind. Gentle thoughts and calm desires.” —Carew Impressions—With Carmela; love for dancing; not eating at noon; sewing her “own”; harmonizing the latest “hits.” 15 RUSSELL COLE Russ Class—College Prep In all thy humors, whether grave or mellow, Thou ’rt such a touchy, tasty, pleasant fellow.” —Addison Impressions—Violin (?); card shark; deep bass voice; appetite!; Cassanova-ish. Activities—A.A. 10, 11; French Club 10, 11, Vice-President; Operetta 12; Play Usher 12. EDMUND COSTA Eddie” Class— The world has room for the manly man, with the spirit of manly cheer. ’ —Anon. Impressions—Snare drum; smooth dancer; band uniform; unusual blush; at Jones’s. Activities—A.A. 10, 12; Hallowe’en Party Committee 11; Gym Team 12; Band 10, 11, 12; Portuguese Club 10; Basketball Manager 10; Operetta 12. HILDA COSTA Tweeky Class—General Clerical The maid who modestly conceals Her beauties . . . . ” —Moore Impressions—Happy disposition; ardent fan; Margaret; tiny stature; big brown eyes. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; English Club 10; Operetta 12. VERONICA COSTA Ronnie Class—General Clerical The rainbow must have lent her Some of its airy grace.” —Anon. Impressions—Card girls; interest in art; love for little children; wee laugh; friendly smile. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; English Club 10; Colt Sportsters 10, 11, 12; Field Hockey 10, 11, 12; Basketball 11; Volleyball 12. 16 JOHN CUPOLO Johnny Class—College Prep ‘‘Nor exults he nor complains he, silent bears wha’er befalls him.’ —Arabian Impressions—Talented artist; reliable student; class basketball; co-operation plus; wears a red and black lumberjacket. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Green and White Staff 12; Italian Club 10, 11; Sophist Club 10; Gym Team 10. MARGARET DeLIMA Mago Class—General Clerical ‘‘Far way be sought ’Ere you can find So courteous, so kind, As merry Margaret.” —Skelton Impressions—Loquaciousness; talking with Hilda and Dolores; fiddling with glasses; green eyes; merry laugh. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; English Club 10; Operetta 12. THERESA DEL PIANO Del'' Class—College Prep “Her frank, clear eyes bespeak a mind Old world traditions fail to bind.” —Castilla Impressions—A.A. money; Mr. Carlson; basketball tickets; contralto voice; loping gait. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12, treasurer; Italian Club 10, 11, Vice-President; Sophist Club 10; Hallowe’en Party Committee 12; Colt Sportsters 10, 11 Vice-President, 12 Treasurer; Gym Team 10, 11; Softball 11; Basketball 10, 11; Volleyball 10, 11 Operetta 12; Graduation Usher 11. LILLIAN DIAS Lil Class—Commercial ‘‘Not much talk, a great sweet silence.” Impressions—Co-operative; sweet smile; movies; neat and stylish; rather shy. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Operetta 12. 17 ROSE DiLELLO Rosie'' Class—Household Arts “And a forehead fair and saintly Where two blue eyes undershine.’’ —Browning Impressions—“Posing”; curly hair; Warwick; love for Buicks; Rose Ann and Barbara; baby-sitting. Activities—Operetta Usher 12. GENEVIEVE DUNBAR Jeanie Class—General Clerical “There’s not a bonnie bird that sings. But minds me o’ my Jean.” —Burns Impressions—Newport; Dan; engagement ring; rather sophisticated; twirler’s baton. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; English Club 10; Band 11, 12; Graduation Usher 11; Operetta Usher 12. LYDIA DUARTE Lydia Class—Commercial “As merry as the day is long.” —Shakespeare Impressions—Always joking; naturally curly hair; reading; good story writer; very modest. Activities—A.A. 12; Operetta 12. DORIS FAVREAU Doris Class—General Clerical “She’s a friend to all, a real live wire She has a dare, a bliss and a fine desire.” —Thomson Impressions—Class pianist; dancing; jitterbugging; trim look; Irene; grey fur coat. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Field Hockey 12; Volleyball 10, 12; Operetta 11, 12. 18 VICTOR FORMISANO Vic Class—College Prep “His very foot has music in’t As he comes up the stairs.” —Mickle Impressions—Piano; distinctive mannerisms; journalistic instincts; flashing blue yes; rhumbas and polkas. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12 Senior Representative; Italian Club 10, 11; Sophist Club 10; Gym Team 10, 11, 12; Class Play 12; Operetta 12. ANNE FOTI Anne Class—Commercial “Her hair, her manners, all who saw admired Courteous, though coy, and gentle, though retired.” —Crabbe Impressions—Very good student; neatness; always studying; efficiency; dependable. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; English Club 10; Colt Sportsters 10; Field Hockey 10; Softball 10; Basketball 10; Operetta Usher 12. WILLIAM FULLER Billy Class—Industrial Arts “Things that bother others never seem to strike him; Trouble proof,’ I call it—wish that I was like him!” —Anon Impressions—Artistic ability; First National; little red hat; his drawl; rather play than work. Activities—A. A. 10; Class Executive Committee 12. JOSEPH FURTADO Joe Class—Industrial Arts “Who mixed reason with pleasure And wisdom with mirth—” —Goldsmith Impressions—Trumpet; business minded; photography; sober sides; school band. Activities—A.A. 10, 11; Band 10, 11, 12. 19 FRANK GAGLIA Cavange Class—College Prep “He wears the rose of youth upon him.” —Shakespeare Impressions—Pastime; the GRIN; full of pep; hair falling in eyes; “ ’Tis the duty of a cop.” Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Italian Club 10, 11; Sophist Club 10; Operetta 12. HILDA GARAFA Hilda Class—General “A lady so richly clad as she Beautiful exceedingly—” —Coleridge Impressions—’Excellence on gym apparatus; the “newest” in clothes; day dreaming; raven tresses; Julie. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11, 12; English Club 10; Gym Team 10, 11, 12; Basketball 11; Operetta 12. WILLIAM GLADUE Billy Class—Industrial Arts “It’s guid to be merry and wise. It’s guid to be honest and true.” —Burns Impressions—“Brother” Greene; in different cars; Bernard’s; Riverside; apple-red cheeks. Activities—Student Couhcil 11; Class executive committee 11; Football manager 11; Basketball 10, 11; Play Usher 12. IRENE HARDIE Renie Class—Commercial “Ah, when she sings, all music else be still, For none must be compared to her note—” —Greene Impressions—A lovely soprano voice; operetta lead; waves in her hair; C. A.; Amelia. Activities—English Club 10; Colt Sportsters 10, 11, 12; Field Hockey 10, 12; Basketball 10; Volleyball 10, 12; Operetta 12. 20 MANUEL JANARIO Manny Class—Industrial Arts “What e’er he did was done with so much ease, In him alone was natural to please.” —Dryden Impressions—Ice and oil; maroon coupe; Joe; vet’s band; reindeer sweater. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Student Council President 12; Football 10, 11; Operetta 12; Usher-play 12. THOMAS JANNSEN Skip Class—College Prep “He knew what’s what and that’s as high As metaphysic wit can fly.” —Butler Impressions—A, A, A and more A’s; brains; loud ties; cards; bowling. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Class Secretary 10; French Club 10, 11; Sophist Club 10. LUCY JAMIEL Lucy Class—General Clerical . . she liked what’er She looked on, and her looks went everywhere.” —Tennyson Impressions—Notebooks; lunches; first honor roll; dancing with Mikey; friendliness. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Class Treasurer 11; Executive Committee 12; English Club 10; Colt Sportsters 11; Gym Team 10, 11; Volleyball 10, 11, 12; Field Hockey 11, 12; Softball 10, 11; Basketball 10, 11; Band 10. 11, 12; Operetta 12. BEVERLY KING Kingy Clrss—General Clerical “Her modest looks the cottage might adorn Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the morn.” —Goldsmith Impressions—With Bunky and Irene; in a drugstore; very blue eyes; quiet in school but!; no worries. Activities—A.A. 11, 12; English Club 10; Operetta 12. 21 DOLORES LAWRENCE Dee Class—Commercial “The good stars met in your horoscope. Made you of spirit, fire and dew—’’ —Tennyson Impressions—Jay; in Oak Bluffs; Tony; wavy hair; mimeograph expert. Activities—A.A. 10, 12; Green and White Staff 12; English Club 10; Operetta usher 12. JEANETTE LEMAIRE Jil Class—College Prep “The sunbeams got entangled in The long waves of her hair.” —Anon. Impressions—Talk, talk, talk; troubles; strawberry blonde; cash register; 4H. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11, 12; Sophist Club 10; Hallowe’en Party Committee 12; Colt Sportsters 10, 11, 12; Gym Team 10, 11, 12; Field Hockey 10, 11, 12; Softball 10, 11; Basketball 10, 11; Volleyball 10, 11; Class Play 12; Usher-Graduation 11; Cashier 12; Play usher 12. ANNA LOMBARDI Anna Class—College Prep “True as the needle to the pole, Or as the dial to the sun.’’ —Booth Impressions—Teaching ambitions; long curling eyelashes; gym; Albert; dimpled smile. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11, 12; Treasurer 11; Sophist Club 10; Hallowe’en Party Committee 10; Colt Sportsters 10, 11, 12; Gym Team 10, 11; Field Hockey 11, 12; Softball 10, 11; Basketball 11, 12; Volleyball 10, 11, 12; Operetta 12. SHIRLEY MANCHESTER Hawk Class—General Clerical “A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of Nature—” —Emerson Impressions—Jolly at all times; horn rimmed glasses; laughter; nylons; understanding friend. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Executive Committee 11; Field Hockey 10, 11; Basketball 10, 11; Volleyball 10, 11; Usher Graduation 11; Operetta usher 12. 22 MARIAN MAISANO Marian Class—College Prep ‘‘Music, my rampart, my only one.” —Millay Impressions—Piano lessons; deep interest in music; cheer leader’s outfit; latest dance steps; driver's license. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11; Sophis; Club 10; Colt Sportsters 10, 11, 12; Treasurer 11, President 12; Student Council 12; Gym Team 10, 11, 12; Field Hockey 11; Softball 10, 11; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Volleyball 10, 11, 12; Cheer Leader 10, 11, 12; Class Play 12; Usher Graduation 11; Usher operetta 12; Cashier 12. IRENS MARTELLY Dimples Class—General Clerical ‘‘A modest maid, decked with a blush of honor Whose feet doth tread green paths of youth and love.” —Daniel Impressions—With Beverly and Joan; deep, pretty dimples; Vinnie; riding in a run-down car; impish. Activities—A.A. 10, 11; English Club 10; Hallowe’en Party Committee 10, 11; Field Hockey 10; Basketball 10, 11; Operetta 12. LORRAINE MARTIN Shorty Class—Commercial ‘‘My wealth is health and perfect ease; My conscience clear my chief defense.’ —Dyer Impressions—Her Joe; driving!!; good natured; likes to please; with Hilda and Dot. Activities—A.A. 11, 12; Operetta 12. CHARLES MARSHALL Chuck Class—Industrial Arts “He gave most care to study and most heed; Never a word he spoke beyond his need.” —Chaucer Impressions—Horses; “Brain”; quietness; moccasins; flair for dancing. Activities—Operetta 12; Play usher 12. 23 KATHLEEN MARSHALL Kitty Class—General Clerical “A creature she, all light and life, all beauty and glee! —” —Anon. Impressions—Never a dull moment; Carr’s; Pete; pretty clothes; love for food. Activities—A.A. 10, 11; English Club 10; Band 10. ANTHONY MATRONE Lefty Class—Industrial Arts “I am not only witty in myself, but the cause of wit in other men.” —Shakespeare Impressions—Jokes!; big appetite; handsome!; flashing smile; I.A. gang. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Executive Committee 12; Baseball 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10; Traffic Officer 12; Play usher 12. MARGARET MCCARTHY Peggy Class—College Prep “My Peggy is a young thing, Fair as the day and sweet as May Fair as the day and always gay.” —Ramsay Impressions—Inveterate reader; variety of sweaters; nursing aspirations; latest gossip; happy-go-lucky. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11; Hallowe’en Party Committee 11; Operetta usher 12. IDA MEDEIROS Ida Class—General Clerical “Though her demeanor was the very best Her mood was amiable, she loved a jest.” —Chaucer Impressions—Rather serious, but with a dry humor; lots of curls; dancing (out of town); Crown Co. Activities—A.A. 10, 11; English Club 10; Volleyball 10. 24 LEONORA MEDEIROS Lee Class—Commercial “A sweet attractive kinde of grace A full assurance given by lookes—” —Rayden Impressions — Attendance slips; individual hairdo; Jamesy; sprightly air; attractive clothes. Activities—A.A. 11, 12 Secretary 12; English Club 10; Student Council Secretary 11; Class Play 12; Graduation Usher 11. CHARLES MELLO Monk'' Class—General Clerical A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays And confident tomorrows.” —Wordsworth Impressions—Cars; Beach Wagon; vet’s band; Scout hall; easy come, easy go. Activities—A.A. 10; MARY MELLO Mary Class—Commercial ‘‘Her very frowns are fairer far than smiles of other maidens are.” —Coleridge Impressions—Long brunette hairdo; all A’s; ‘‘Hey day, it’s warm for May”; like a China Doll; steady worker. Activities—A.A. 10, 11; Class Secretary 11; English Club 11; Colt Sportsters 10; Student Council Secretary 12; Gym Team 10; Field Hockey 10; Basketball 10; Operetta 12. ROSE MILLEMAGGI Rosie Class—College Prep ‘‘Holy, Fair and wise is she—” —Shakespeare Impressions—Church; Theresa; never still; short curly hair; always taking walks. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Italian Club 10, 11; Sophist Club 10; Operetta 12. 25 JEANNE MOREN Jeanne, one of our favorite classmates, and a former member of the Green and White staff, is now finishing her senior year in Kyoto, Japan where her father is stationed. Though we hoped for a while that Jeanne could stay with us, she left in December for the far Pacific. While in high school, she was active in the band, intra-mural sports, clubs and other extra curricular activities. We all miss her and wish her luck in her new life. BARBARA NEWMAN Babs Class—Clerical “Her life has many a hope and aim Duties enough and little cares.” —Tennyson Impressions—Her voice; Bristol Cleansers; becoming pageboy; hand knit sweaters; good posture. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11; English Club 10; Operetta 12; ANTHONY NUNES Nunes Class—General “What joyous hopes, what high resolves, What generous strife.” —Stowe Impressions—Noisy truck; Poppasquash; cigarette in hand; dancing prowess; high ambitions. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Italian Club 11; English Club 10; Student Council 11; Football 10, 11, 12; Operetta 12. JOAN OSTERBERG Joanie Class—College Prep “She caught her dewey freshness From hill and mountain bower.” —Anon. Impressions—Meticulous; Jeanette and Marcia; maidenly blushes; pink and white complexion; Hope Drug. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11; Colt Sportsters 10, 11, 12; Gym Team 10; Field Hockey 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10; Volleyball 10, 11, 12; Band 10, 11; Usher Graduation 11; Operetta usher 12. 26 ELEANOR PAGANO Eleanor Class—Commercial “He saw her charming, but he saw not half The charms her downcast modesty concealed.” —Shakespeare Impressions—New blouses; quiet; Amelia and Irene; five and ten; “Aunty.” Activities—English Club 10; Basketball 10. NICHOLAS PALMA Nicky” Class—College Prep “Enflamed with study of learning and admiration of virtue—” —Milton Impressions—Hard worker; M.V.; first one to school; flashy bow ties; in his father’s shoe store. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Italian Club 10, 11; Sophist Club 10; Gym Team 10, 11, 12; Class Play 12. SETH PAULL Seth Class—General “I’m on the sea! I’m on the sea I am where I would ever be.” —Procter Impressions—Handmade school emblems; “Where is my next study?”; sailing; English bike; baseball fan. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11; Basketball manager 10; Operetta 12. ELEANOR PERRY Ellie Class—General “April, April laugh thy girlish laughter Then a moment after; weep thy girlish tears.” Impressions—Sammy; nursing career; very feminine; violin lessons; affectionate. Activities—A.A. 11, 12; French Club 10, 11; Hallowe’en Party Committee 10; English Club 10; Gym Team 10; Volleyball 10; Class Play 12; Orchestra. 27 JOSEPH PINHEIRO Hotshot Class—Industrial Arts “Whose armor is his honest thought, And simple truth his utmost skill.” —Wolton Impressions—Evelyn; curly hair; W 811; working on his race car; rather quiet. Activities—A.A. 10, 11; Football 10, 11. JOHN PRICE Homer Class—College Prep “Frank, haughty, rash—the Rupert of debate.” —Lylton Impressions—Cub Scout leader; Y.P.F.; F6658; passion! for English!?; The Argument. Activities—Baseball managerll, 12; Play 12; Band 11, 12; THERESA PROCOPIO Class—College Prep “Steadiness is the foundation of all virtue.” —Proverb Impressions—Church plays; with Rose and Phil; working at Franklin Press; pink slippers; green eyes. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; French Club President 11; Sophist Club 10; Operetta 12. CAMILLE RAIOLA Sis Class—General Clerical “The heaven such grace did lend her, That she might admired be.” —Shakespeare Impressions—In Anne’s station wagon; gymnastics; very soft voice; horseback riding; agility. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; English Club 10; Gym Team 10, 11, 12; Band 10; Operetta usher 12. 28 RICHARD RENE Dick Class—General Thy proud, bright eye, this full and firm set lip Where so much power . . . lay. ’ —Butterfield Impressions—All State Center; the WIFE; troubles with his glasses; tenor; with Nunes. Activities—A.A. 10 ,11; Class Vice President 10, President 11; Student Council 12; Football 10, 11, 12; Baseball 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Gym Team 11; Operetta 12 Play usher 12; ROBERT RICHARDS Bob Class—College Prep There is a foolish corner even in the brain of the sage. —Aristotle Impressions—Boats; tall and thin; ardent record collector; histrionic ability; Hope Drug. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Green and White Staff 11, 12; French Club 10, 11; Sophist Club 10; Gym Team 10, 11, 12; Class Play 12; Usher graduation 10. JENNIE RUGGIERO Class—General Clerical A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance A strong will maketh an ambitious friend. —Abbott Impressions—Quiet; Angie; pretty blond hair; serious student; willing laughter. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; English Club 10; Operetta 12. ROBERT RUGGIERIO Bobby Class—College Prep A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. —Anon. Impressions—The Dodgers; lanky; always in a daze; Pm a Wit! Ernie (for Calverley). Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Italian Club 10, 11; Sophist Club 10; Play usher 12. 29 ANNE ST. GERMAIN Annie Class—College Prep ‘‘No coward soul is mine, No trembler in world’s storm troubled sphere.” Shakespeare Impressions—Huck; energetic cheerleader; lock of hair in eyes; droll humor; pantomimes. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Green and White Staff 11, 12; French Club 10, 11; Sophist Club 10; Colt Sportsters 10, 11, 12; Gym Team 10, 11, 12; Field Hockey 10, 11, 12; Softball 10; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Volleyball 10, 11, 12; Cheer leader 10, 11, 12; Class Play 12; Operetta 12; Usher graduation 11. LYDIA SANTOS Lydia Class—General Clerical “Her voice is ever soft, gentle, and low An excellent thing in a woman.” —Shakespeare Impressions—Blue rimmed glasses; easy to get along with; happy countenance; nail polish; soft hair. Activities—A.A. 10, 11; English Club 10; Operetta 12. EDWARD SARDINHA Eddie Class—Industrial Arts “An honest man, close-button’ed to the chin— Broadcloth without, and a warm heart within.” —Cowper Impressions—A wink; blue serge suit; Radio; Jones’ Drug Store; rather quiet. Activities—A.A. 12; Operetta 12. ANDREW SICIGNANO Shorty Class—Industrial Arts “The unconquerable mind, and freedom’s holy flame.” Impressions—Virginia; swimming!; unusual shoes; Jackie and Gut; singing on Herreshoff’s wall. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Football 11, 12; Baseball 10, 12; 30 ARNOLD SYLVIA Arnie Class—Industrial Arts “Vileness he shunned, rudeness he never said, In all life, respecting each man’s right.” —Chaucer Impressions—The manager; basketball; the “cop”; quick smile; dancing. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12 manager; Operetta 12. PATRICIA SIMMONS Patsy Class—Commercial “She is very handsome, and has wit at will.” —Sydney Impressions—Colt office; the New Look; talking with Lee; the Giggle; artistic ability. Activities—A.A. 11, 12, Junior Representative; English Club vice-president 10; Hallowe’en Party Committee 10; Colt Sportsters 10, 11; Gym Team 10; Field Hockey 10; Basketball 11; Operetta 12; Usher Graduation 11. JOHN SOUSA Jacky Class—Industrial Arts “A light heart lives long—” —Shakespeare Impressions—With Pauly; taking a ribbing; fun in Room I; very friendly; crinkly smile. Activities—A.A. 10, 11; Football 10, 11; Operetta 12; Baseball 10, 11 manager. JOSEPH SOUSA Joe Class—Industrial Arts “Large was his bounty, and his soul sincere—” —Gray Impressions—Gym team; Eveline; bow ties; stoic; dreams of a chicken farm. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Gym Team; Operetta 12. 31 PAUL STANZIONE Paulie Class—Industrial Arts “He is always laughing for he has an infinite deal of wit.” —Addison Impressions—High voice; Eisenhower packet; discharge button!; I.A. gang; with Jackie. Activities—A.A. 11; Gym Team 11, 12; Operetta 12; Play usher 12. THERESA STANZIONE Theresa Class—General Clerical “The joy of youth and health her eye display’d And ease of heart her every look conveyed.” —Crabbe Impressions—Laughing; merry eyes; with Mary; walking; bowling. Activities—English Club 10; Operetta 12. MICHAEL SURGENTO Mikey Class—College Prep “Young dynamite might be his name, He’s a perfect friend and always fain.” —Pascal Impressions—Monsieur Henri; dancing; Lucy; flashy shirts; blond streak in hair. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Executive Committee 11; Sophist Club 10; Gym Team 10, 11, 12; Class Play 12; Operetta 12. MARY TERRA Mae” Class—General “The noblest mind the best contentment has.” —Shakespeare Impressions—Nursing; cuts her own hair; baby sitting; a ball of yarn; sews! Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Field Hockey 12; Volleyball 12; Operetta 12. 32 WILLIAM TOPAZIO Gut Class—College Prep “Either I will find a way, or I will make one.” —Sydney Impressions—Painting scenery; Phyllis; extraordinary artistic ability; in Ferncroft’s, eating pie; all around boy. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Green and White Staff 11, 12; Class President 10; Vice-President 11; Italian Club Vice-President 10, President 11; Sophist Club President 10; Football 10, 11, 12; Baseball 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Operetta Scenery 10 and 12; Usher graduation 10. AARON USHER Aaron Class—Industrial Arts “But the ladies, God bless ’em, He'll only address ’em Politely, and go on his way. —Irwin Impressions—The farm; baseball!; L’l Abner; the stride; drinking cabinets. Activities—A.A. 10, 11; Basketball 10; Class Play 12. RICHARD USHER Dick Class—Industrial Arts “Men of few words are the best men.” —Shakespeare Impressions—Taking pictures; Mello; playing ball; Bristol “Neck”; Riverside. JOAN VAN VOAST Bunky Class—General Clerical “For that eye is so modestly beaming. You ne'er think of the mischief she’s dreaming.” —Morgan Impression—Excuses; with Irene and Kingy; drugstores; clear blue eyes; midst of brewing trouble. Activities—A.A. 12; English Club 10. 33 PHILOMENA VESCERA Phil Class—College Prep “Her mirth the world required She bathed it in smiles of glee.” —Arnold Impressions — Lovely smile; uncontrollable laugh; Domenic; on her bicycle; wavy tresses. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Italian Club 10, 11; Sophist Club 10; Colt Sportsters 11, 12; Gym Team; Field Hockey 11, 12; Softball 11; Basketball 10, 11; Volleyball 10, 11, 12; Operetta 12. PATRICIA WARREN Patsy Class—General Clerical “But O she dances such a way! No sun upon an Easter-day Is half so fine a sight.” Impressions—Freckles; la danse; knitting socks; pin curls in morning; “Gram.” Activities—A.A. 10 ,11; English Club 10; Colt Sportsters 10, 11; Field Hockey 10, 11; Softball 10, 11; Basketball 10, 11; Volleyball 10, 11; Class Play 12. WINIFRED WEBER Winnie'' Class—General Clerical “Age cannot wither her, no custom stale Her infinite variety—” —Shakespeare Impressions—Sonny; tiny feet; conversing with Shirley; her diamond; Jeanette’s Record Shop. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Executive Committee 11; English Club 10; Field Hockey 10, 11; Basketball 10, 11; Volleyball 10, 11; Graduation usher 11; Operetta 12; Hallowe’en Party Committee 10. 34 35 CLASS WILL We, the members of the class of 1948 of Bristol Senior High School, Bristol, Rhode Island, being of sound minds, do make, publish, and declare, our Last Will and Testament, in the following manner, and we direct our executors, hereinafter named, to carry out the following bequests: To MR. BURKE: an extra pair of “sympathetic” ears to listen to all the wild, late, absence and dismissal excuses. To MISS CALLAN: an extra desk. It is lots more fun to lose things in two desks, Miss Callan. To MISS SISSON: a radio that has a direct, secret connection to the White House to make sure no current events misses your students. To MISS BRADFORD: a “sniffer” who will proceed her into her room to make sure everything is sweet. Remember your aromatic home room in ’47? To MISS MARINO: a special citation for your ability in always keeping your voice gentle and low. Let’s hope we can learn to control ours. To MR. CARLSON: a handwriting interpreter to aid we poor students who have to copy your notes from the boards. To MRS. DONOVAN: a class that has an ideally balanced number of tenors, bases and sopranos. That would be like a gift from the gods. To MR. SECURO: enough adding machines for all your pupils. Think of the time you’ll save. To MISS BULLOCK: a medal for each time you’ve been able to smile and agree when you have been swamped with last minute requests to type this and that. You'll need a truck to carry the medals, Miss Bullock. To MRS. McINTYRE: a typewriter that can keep up with your terrific rate of speed. To MR. CAPONE: another heart especially for your driving classes, one can’t possibly take all that strain. To MR. SULLIVAN: enough paper on which to WRITE one of your good fish stories. To MR. CANARIO: a new course to teach—“How to Raise Dogs.” To MRS. PAHLINE: a special photographer from the Journal to catch every phase of your classes. Fame should have more than one little day. To MR. BELLEVANCE: a senior I. A. class that doesn’t stick QUITE so close together. To MR. NASH: a quiet mild-mannered class of history students—It can’t happen! To MR. LEAHY: a brand new Rolls Royce. Your BOYS will have a GRAND time working on that. To MISS NERONE: model students and not the kind that pose To MISS BRIGHTMAN: a bus to tote your whole class to various games. It certainly will save wear and tear on your “Tin Lizzie!” To MR. PANSA: an alarm clock in the shower room to signify when time is up. You’ll save a gross of late slips. To MISS OSTERBERG: a record that will repeat over and over, “I don’t mind whispering, but—”. To MISS STENSON: some handsome junior boy to fill the spot in her heart taken by a senior every year. It really is worth while to be HER pet. To MRS. PERREIRA: a permanent ticket to all the school dances for you and your husband. You two really seem to enjoy “the dance.” TO MR. CORNELL: special robots to check on doors and windows every night. Your shoe repair bill will be much less. To MR. REBELLO: several REAL LIVE chickens to throw grain to when sweeping up. Make believe isn’t too much fun. To MR. GABLINSKE: spectators who realize that the gym floor is not to walk on. To MR. FARR: a machine that will automatically electrocute any boy that hangs on the pipes in the Andrews’ building. 36 COLLEGE PREPARATORY I, RUTH BENSON, hereby bequeath to Josephine Vitello one case of aspirin. I hope they will be enough to relieve you of all the headaches resulting from being editor of the Green and White, but I doubt it very much. I, ANTHONY BERETTO, hereby bequeath to Kent Luther my ambition to become a jockey. Don’t let weight discourage you, Kent. I’ve heard of a jockey weighing 300 lbs. working out at the Sound Track, and he’s breaking all sorts of records— from Beethoven to Mooney. I, MARY CABRAL, hereby bequeath to Veronica Lima my soft, low voice so that the handsome young man sitting near you in the movies won’t hear you as you talk about him to your friend. I, MARY LEE CANTWELL, hereby bequeath to Phyllis Valerio 200 of my extra book reports to hand in at the end of each term. I don’t want it said that I read these books in vain besides it’s worth a few hours each day to see that big 6 on the merit chart, or is it? I, RUSSELL COLE, hereby bequeath to Bobby Arruda, an improved book on Cassanova’s technique. I, JOHN CUPOLO, hereby bequeath to Norman August, a shock-proof padded suit. I don’t want you to get hurt when you pass out after running madly down the stairs in Andrews, dashing across the street and then up three flights in Colt only to find out it wasn’t your turn to drive in the training car. I, THERESA DEL PIANO, hereby bequeath to Jeanne Vermette, next year’s A. A. treasurer, an extensive course on how to fill out financial reports that will meet Mr. Carlson’s approval. It’s a tough course and why not, C.T.C. is a tough man to please. I, VICTOR FORMISANO, hereby bequeath to Jack Featherston the reputation of being the only person in the Senior Operetta cast ever to reach the heights of stardom without setting a foot on the stage. I, FRANK GAGLIA, hereby bequeath to Anthony DeMeo my pleasing smile and winning way. I guess we blondes just wow them. But it gets a little complicated at Prom time when we have to choose just one of the many girls who idolize us, doesn’t it Ant? I, THOMAS JANNSEN, hereby bequeath to the biology department, my brain for study purposes. My only wish is that it isn’t confused with the monkey brain they already have. Geniuses’ brains look so much alike. I, JEANETTE LEMAIRE, bequeath to Bob Randall a lock of my fiery-red hair to match his complexion when he hears this. I, ANNA LOMBARDI, hereby bequeath to Angie Letizia my ability to be seen, even if I do have to stand on a desk, but not heard, and still be one of the most popular girls in the class. We, MARIAN MAISANO and ANNE ST. GERMAIN, hereby bequeath to next year’s cheerleaders a winning team to cheer for. You feel much better yelling “Colt High School can’t be beat” when the team is ahead, girls, believe us, we know. I, MARGUERITE MCCARTHY, hereby bequeath to Janice Megathlin a personally autographed book entitled “How to Stay Out Nights Without Worrying About Tomorrow's Homework.” It takes a lot of time and practice but it is a marvelous feat once accomplished. I, ROSE MILLEMAGGI, hereby bequeath to Theresa Cavallaro my non-interest in basketball players. Keeps me studying. I, JOAN OSTERBERG, hereby bequeath to Barbara Campbell my secret recipe for making delicious ice cream sodas. Sweets BY the sweet! I, NICHOLAS PALMA, hereby bequeath to anyone with bulging muscles and Atlas-like build my place on next year’s gym team. After all, whoever takes my place has to look like me. I, JOHN PRICE, hereby bequeath to Ralph Peters the title of chief weatherman at the Boy Scout Pow Wow. Bob always gives the right prediction, well almost always. With the help of more experience and the law of averages, he may strike it right some day. Keep trying. Better days are coming. 37 KEY (A) TO BABY PICTURES ON PAGE 44 I, THERESA PROCOPIO, hereby bequeath to Theresa Sousa my place in the art class. It will be almost a consolation to Miss Nerone to have at least one student who is quiet but productive. She believes that every time you add a word you change the picture whether it be verbal or painted. I, ROBERT RICHARDS, hereby bequeath to Jim Bullock, ten of my prized freckles. Add them to those you already have, Jim, and you can get an easy job. All you have to do is stand on a corner and act as a traffic light. I, ROBERT RUGGIERO, hereby bequeath to Frank DeLeo, my ability to be the life of the classroom with jokes and witty remarks, intentional or otherwise. I, MICHAEL SURGENTO, hereby bequeath to James Vellecca, 1080 late slips. That’s one for each period every day of the school year. Don’t let that girl keep you in the hall too long, Jimmy. I, PHILOMENA VESCERA, hereby bequeath to Celia Nastri, my contagious laugh. When you’re called on to recite and you’re not ready, just look at your friend in the next row and laugh till your sides split. The kind teacher will then excuse you and put a notation beside your name in the form of a little circle— just to remind her to call on you again, of course. I, WILLIAM TOPAZZIO, hereby bequeath to Ernest Calandra my artistic ability. It comes in handy, especially when you have to draw your own conclusions, Ernie. WILLIAM TOPAZIO GENERAL I, ELEANOR PERRY, hereby bequeath to Patsy Pagnano, one handsome boy next door who owns cows. Help him milk them and maybe romance will bud, with the boy, that is. I, SETH PAULL, hereby bequeath to Daniel Mahoney, my book of sailing rules. I wrote it myself. I, BARBARA NEWMAN, hereby bequeath to Kitty Malloy, the pleasant task of having an important operetta role without having to memorize lines. It’s really fun. I, DICK RENE, hereby bequeath to Willie Troiano, the ability to make love to the heroine of next year’s operetta, while on the stage, but make sure YOU’RE not going steady. I, HILDA GARAFA, hereby bequeath to Estelle Arruda, one set of traveling rings so that you can practice all next year for the gym team. Perhaps you can be as graceful as I am. I, JOHN BALZANO, hereby bequeath to Jackie Warren, my Arcadia style of dancing. This way you won’t have to go up there to learn it. I, MARY TERRA, hereby bequeath to Marie Quito, my baby sitting experiences. They may come in handy. I, HOWARD BRELSFORD, hereby bequeath to Neil Arrone, my “1946” tudor, powder-blue Dodge sedan, for obvious reasons. I, JULIA ALVES, hereby bequeath to Millie Diodati, one set of surveying instruments to plot the shortest route to Warren. I, MARCIA BICKFORD, hereby bequeath to Shirley Formisano, one lawn mower with which to cut hair. I use one and it helps keep it short. I, ANTONIO NUNES, hereby bequeath to some hard working student, one double barelled, twelve gauge, shot gun, to quiet certain mmebers of the faculty when giving out home assignments. ANTONIO NUNES 12C1 I, JOSEPHINE ANANIA, hereby bequeath to Josephine Santos, the honor of being the neatest jitterbug at the school dances. I, LOUISE ARPAIA, hereby bequeath my position on the girls’ basketball team to Jo-Jo Russo. I, AMELIA BOTELHO, hereby bequeath to Natalie Parshley, my natural brown hair. I, LILLIAN DIAS, hereby bequeath my quiet and shy manner to Frances Bottigliri. 39 I, LYDIA DUARTE, hereby bequeath to my cousin Flora Dias, my ability to carry on vivid discussions during English class. I, ANN FOTI, hereby bequeath to Dora Prezioso, the honor of making the First Honor Roll every term. I, IRENE HARDIE, hereby bequeath my lovely soprano voice to Annmary Church. I, DOLORES LAWRENCE, hereby bequeath to the Fusco twins, my ability to be calm, cool, and collected at all times, even if a Buick goes by. I, LORRAINE MARTIN, hereby bequeath by 110 pounds to Louis Tortorice. I, LEONORA MEDEIROS, hereby bequeath to Marjorie Parshley, a book entitled “How to Manage College Students. I, ELEANOR PAGANO, hereby bequeath to Mary DeFelice the secret of how to get along with the manager of the Five and Ten. I, PATRICIA SIMMONS, hereby bequeath my gay and joking manner to Irene Geyer. I, MARY MELLO, hereby bequeath to Barbara Garvey, my long curly hair. 12C2 I, LUCY ARMILOTTO, hereby bequeath to Dorothy Travers, my ability to argue in English Class “that all people are created equal . Remember that argument on the marriage of Princess Elizabeth, Lou! I, LORRAINE BURKE, hereby bequeath to Helena Trudo, my Noiseless Sneeze, the ones which can be heard throughout the building! I, MARY ARRUDA, hereby bequeath to Joe Caromile, all my band music. Hope you can keep better track of it than I did. I, THERESA STANZIONE, hereby bequeath to Margaret Sousa, one wad of Bubble Gum to calm your nerves when you hear your name mentitoned on the Third Honor Roll. I was shocked too! I, CHARLES MELLO, hereby bequeath to David Lawrence, my old Model T. It will get you to Franklin Street Corner faster than the appliances nature provided. I. EVELYN BORGES, hereby bequeath to Eveline Favreau, my ability to get along with boys named Joe. It doesn’t take much Eveline! I, HILDA COSTA, hereby bequeath to Louise Proulx, one pound of my superfluous weight. What’s one more pound, Lou! I, VERONICA COSTA, hereby bequeath to Jean Card, my ability to attend all social functions in and out of town. I, MARGARET DELIMA, hereby bequeath to Lorraine Silvera, one of my fingers so that you may play even more melodies at the next Christmas party. I, JEANNE DUNBAR, hereby bequeath to my cousin Michael Flynn, one teaspoon of pep. I hope it gives you that certain lift—Mick! I, DORIS FAVREAU, hereby bequeath to Irene Bruscato, my ability to receive an invitation to every social event held in Colt Memorial. Don’t forget to speak up, Irene! I, JENNY RUGGERIO, hereby bequeath to Angelina Rubino, my high marks in shorthand. They’re high, Angie, considering 40 passing! I, LYDIA SANTOS, hereby bequeath to Lorraine Cadima, my most charming and changing voice. It’s a useful excuse when book reports are due. I, BEVERLY KING, hereby bequeath to my sister Margaret, my ability to eat peanut bars in classes without making a sound! I, LUCY JAMIEL, hereby bequeath to my sister Eveline, my ability to make a successful cake using only half the ingredients! I, IRENE MARTELLY, hereby bequeath to my sister Beatrice, one pad of admit slips to carry all the time. It seems the schools grow farther and farther apart. I, JOAN VAN VOAST, hereby bequeath to any girl in the Junior Class the excuse of being absent because of an asthma attack. Watch it though, Mr. Burke is becoming suspicious! I, CAMILLE RAIOLA, hereby bequeath to my cousin Camille, the distinct honor of being the first person on the gym floor and the last to leave it. You’ll find it develops the muscles! 41 42 I, IDA MEDEIROS, hereby bequeath to Beverly Hill, my stately walk. Watch out Bev. It might lead to “Jay Walking . I, RICHARD USHER, hereby bequeath to Paul Bullock my little black book containing out of town numbers. It will always come in handy, Paul. I, WINIFRED WEBER, hereby bequeath to Cecelia Brunelli one pair of Jet Propelled roller skates to get to school two seconds before the first passing bell! I, PATRICIA WARREN, hereby bequeath to Francis Catalano, my dancing ability. Who knows, you might even make the movies. I, ANTHONY ANANIA, hereby bequeath to George Texeira, my ability to play the accordian well! Try hard and you might even get a part in the operetta! I, DOLORES CABRAL, hereby bequeath to Betty Bullock my natural curly hair. It’s the envy of the town! I, KATHLEEN MARSHALL, hereby bequeath to Dolores Aiello, my quiet and shy manners. I, ROSE DILELLO, hereby bequeath to Virginia Liscomb my wildly varied hairdos. I, CAMILLA CADILE, hereby bequeaht to Barbara Remeires my exclusive collection of patterns and recipes. I, NATALIE CARVALHO, hereby bequeath to Marie Saucier, my H.A. notebook containing notes on everything but H.A. I, MARY CASSANO, hereby bequeath to Dorothy Castro, half my energy and pep. They call me lightning but not because I’m fast—! I, SHIRLEY MANCHESTER, hereby bequeath to Beverley Maetoza the honor of serving as class hostess at various class functions. CLASS WILL I, DAN ALMEIDA, hereby bequeath to Johnny Ventura, my ability to memorize all sorts of wise cracks. They might come in handy sometime, John. I, JACK ANDERTON, hereby bequeath to Louis Murgo, all my baseball knowledge and hitting ability. Keep swinging, Lou! I, DICK BELMORE, hereby bequeath to John Cardoza, two and a half bushels of apples and oranges to keep busy after football, basketball and baseball practice. All the fellows in the locker-room will then Echo for orange. I, EDMUND COSTA, hereby bequeath to Danny Fonseca, two sticks of wood, drum sticks, that is. Keep banging away, it sounds good even though it’s just a lot of noise. I, BILL FULLER, hereby bequeath to Mickey Rich, my sleepy way of doing things. It pays off in the long run because you’ll never get tired of doing anything. I, JOE FURTADO, hereby bequeath to Joseph Viscione my enormous strength and gigantic body. You know, Joe, the bigger they are the harder they fall. I, BILL GLADUE, hereby bequeath to Harold Greene ten comic books. During class this is one good way of curing day dreaming. I, MANUEL JANARIO, hereby bequeath to all my old sweethearts, one pair of nylons. Of course girls, you know I’m only kidding because I’m not the son of a millionaire, yet. I, CHARLES MARSHALL, hereby bequeath to Savy Mancieri all the teeth that I will collect from dead dogs. This way you won’t have to take them out every day to clean. Just put in a new set. I, JOSEPH PINHEIRO, hereby bequeath the “Know Nothing Table” or better known as the “Worry About Nothing Table’’ in Mr. Carlson’s radio class to the Junior I.A. Boys. As you know, fellows, all the dopes sit there now, so carry on. I, MATTHEW PRINCIPE, hereby bequeath to Frank Bruno, my tendency of falling asleep in almost every class. Frank, this will prove to you that keeping late hours with girls is very—uneducational. I, EDWARD SARDINHA, hereby bequeath to Norman Carlson, my knack of learning things fast concerning radio. Then you'll be a chip off the old block, Norm. I, ANDREW SICIGNANO, hereby bequeath to Reginald Brown a cracked bat and a taped ball. Now you’ll have the privilege of saying that you knocked the cover off the ball and did it with a cracked bat at that. 43 I, ARNOLD SILVIA, hereby bequeath to William Serbst, one box of thumb tacks. This ought to be a boost to your classmates. Get the point, Billy? I, JOSEPH SOUSA, hereby bequeath to Butch Almeida, several gym emblems. Now you won’t have to work so hard to get them. I, JOHN SOUSA, hereby bequeath to Charles Connery, my speed at getting to school 14 minutes and 29 seconds after eight in the morning. This will allow you about ten extra minutes of sleep and exactly twenty-one seconds for home work. I, PAUL STANZIONE, hereby bequeath to Vallie Verna, my genial way of getting along with teachers. I’m getting a diploma for it, see what you can get. I, AARON USHER, hereby bequeath to Matteo Castiglio, two loads of Vigoro fertilizer. Then you ought to be able to grow up and be a he-man like I am. I, ANTHONY MATRONE, who with the help of God and all the teachers, bequeath to Bradford Booth this wonderful and beautiful school that I soon will be leaving. ANTHONY MATRONE We hereby nominate and appoint Charlie the Skeleton, of the Biology Department as sole executor of this, our last Will and Testament. In testimony whereof, we, at the end of this document, made our mark and affixed the Seal of our Class, this sixteenth of June, A. D. 1948. X Class of 1948, (its mark) KEY (A) KEY (B) KEY (C) TO BABY PICTURES TO BABY PICTURES TO BABY PICTURES ON PAGE 38 ON PAGE 40 ON PAGE 42 1. Evelyn Borges 1. Lucy Armilotto 1. Rose Millemaggi 2. Seth Pauli 2. Veronica Costa 2. Mary Mello 3. Ruth Benson 3. Hilda Costa 3. Louise Arpaia 4. Josephine Anania 4. Joseph Sousa 4. Mary Arruda 5. Victor Formisano 5. William Topazio 5. Frank Gaglia 6. John Sousa 6. Philomena Vescera 6. Kathleen Marshall 7. Mae Terra 7. Margaret DeLima 7. Joe Pinheiro 8. Edmund Costa 8. Dolores Lawrence 8. Joan Osterberg 9. Charles Marshall 9. Margaret McSarthy 9. Camille Raiola 10. Anne St. Germain 10. Michael Surgento 10. Dan Almeida, Joe Furtado 11. Patricia Simmons 11. Leonora Medeiros 11. Matthew Principe 12. Lillian Dias 12. Mary Lee Cantwell 12 Andrew Sicignano 13. Anthony Matrone 13. Carmela Cadile 13. Natalie Carvalho 14. Arnold Sylvia 14. Edward Sardinha 14. Ida Medeiros 15. Richard Rene 15. Robert Richards 15. Patricia Warren 16. Aaron Usher 16. Richard Belmore 16. Julia Alves 17. Lorraine Burke 17. Anne Foti 17. Eleanor Perry 18. Doris Favreau 18. Lorraine Martin 18. Dick Usher 19. Genevieve Dunbar 19. Theresa Procopio 19. Barbara Newman 20. Irene Hardie 20. Beverly King 20. Shirley Manchester 21. Winifred Weber 21. Jeannette Lemaire 21. Marcia Bickford 22. Dolores Cabral 44 CLASS PROPHECY COLLEGE PREPARATORY One day late in June, 1968, (the 20th anniversary of my high school graduation to be exact) as I, a successful, square-shooting business woman, was on my way to foreclose a mortgage on my aged grandmother, I noticed a sign on the front of a building. This sign, brightly painted, announced to the world that within one would find ‘‘Lawyer Ruggiero—Illegal but Helpful Advice—Over-charging—Honesty not Guaranteed. ’ “Ah,” I thought, “ a man after my own heart,” besides, the name had a familiar ring; and so I decided to go in. I did and at a desk in a dusty office I found an odd character who informed me that Lawyer Ruggiero was not in but that I could wait. As I sat there I looked around at various pictures on the walls and I realized that Lawyer Ruggiero and ROBERT RUGGIERO, an old classmate, were one and the same. After a while the stranger left the room and though I sat still for a while I soon became weary from waiting. Perceiving that the office was deserted I began some exploring. I opened a door and stepping through I found myself on an entirely strange street. As I walked bewilderedly, I was suddenly attacked by two women. One held me by the arm, while the other said in a gentle voice,“Wouldn’t you like to buy a ticket to a minstrel?—or if that doesn’t interest you, how about a chance on an afghan or a turkey, maybe?” I was about to murmur “No” when I recognized them as ROSE MILLEMAGGI and THERESA PROCOPIO. I explained who I was and they told me that they were the brains of a big ticket and chance business. “You remember MARY CABRAL, don’t you?” inquired Theresa. I did naturally, so the girls informed me that she was the Mata Hari of the outfit and lured customers. The street seemed quite deserted as I moved on but when I turned a corner I discovered a large crowd had gathered around an out-door ring. I paused to enjoy the wrestling match which was to take place. In one corner I especially noticed a brawny monster who stool flexing his mighty biceps and twisting bars of iron in his huge hands. “That face—” I thought, “there’s something so familiar—,” Just then the referee came forward and boomed, indicating the brute I had noticed, “In this corner we have in green trunks, Crusher Palmer, weight three hundred pounds.” Dazedly, I walked away. Sure enough. I’d know him anywhere— NICHOLAS PALMA, of our old College Prep Class. What marvelous will power, Nicky. Across the street another crowd had gathered and I spied JOAN OSTERBERG on a soap box; extolling the virtues of Adler Elevator Shoes and urging the young men in the crowd to “take home a pair today.” After listening to her speech for a while I entered the business section of the town and driven by a strange impulse, I entered an old building and climbed a flight of stairs. As I examined the names under the various doorbells I came upon one which read, “Danger, Keep Out! Madman Within!” Gulping, I backed awfay from the door but it flew open and out popped a bewhiskered gentleman. I smiled weakly and turned to go but he cried accusingly, in a voice I found to be that of ROBERT RICHARDS. “So-o-o, you are fleeing, eh?! I know why you are frightened!” He waved the doorbell label under my nose. “It’s the work of that goofy artist in the next apartment!” I laughed nervously. “You see,” he ejaculated, “I, the great Professor Richards, have perfected a machine which turns out masterpieces at the rate of a dozen a week and that—that painter—he is jealous of me. Jealous I tell you!” With that he brandished a smoking test tube wildly in the air. That was enough—I turned and fled—but not before I had seen a portly but recognizable WILLIAM TOPAZIO, clad in smock and beret leap from the adjoining apartment and begin splashing red paint on the irate scientist. Suddenly a violent explosion rocked the building and the next thing I knew I was in a room with white walls and a medicinal odor. A nurse approached me and from the sawr, chisel and fiendish expression that she brought with her, I knew that she could be no one but MARGARET MCCARTHY. I finally persuaded Peggy that my injuries were 99% red paint and she released me. As I emerged into the sunlight outside the McCarthy Memorial Hospital, I 45 spotted an advertising card in a window across the street. Curiosity prompted me to examine it and it read, “Monsieur Surgente, Instructeur de la Danse,” “Hmmm—I thought, Surgente, eh?” I entered and at the tinkle of the bell above the door a figure appeared in a doorway on the left. My suspicions were confirmed —Monsieur Surgente and MICHAEL SURGENTO were one and the same. In a nasal tone he addressed me in obviously fake French. Suppressing a smile, I shot a few choice words of my own brand of fake French at him. He laughed gaily and after a moment said uncertainly, “Oui?” I finally revealed who I was and Michael and I conversed normally. He offered to show me his new dancing salon. As I was admiring it I noticed a figure whirling around in a corner. Mikie snapped on another light and I discovered that the dancer, complete with ballet slippers, short skirt and gorgeous red hair, was JEANNETTE LEMAIRE who pirouetted over to me and after a short talk explained that this was just a hobby and that she was actually teaching Chemistry at the local college—Hmmm. An hour or so later I bade my friends goodbye and upon reaching the street again, I heard the strains of approaching band music; glancing down the street my gaze was held by a group of people marching up the center of the thoroughfare. “Gosh!” I thought, “that tall woman in front with the baton in one hand and the two curly-headed babies under the other arm looks an awful lot like my friend RUTH BENSON.” As the assemblage grew nearer and nearer I knew that I was right, so bewilderedly I turned to a young man standing beside me and asked him what band that was and why Ruth was leading it. “Skip” laughed, for believe it or not, the young man was THOMAS JANNSEN and he told me that Ruth was leading the Salvation Army Band as part of her welfare work and trying to take care of her home and thriving family at the same time. With a contented smile “Skip” informed me that he was now a janitor at M. I. T. and that he had invented so many labor saving devices that all he had to do was push a few buttons in the morning and that took care of the whole day’s work. He spent his spare time correcting papers and compiling calculus tests for the Math Professors. A violent slap on the back interrupted our conversation and nearly frightened me to death. When I turned around there stood FRANK GAGLIA, as bald as a billiard ball, but otherwise hardly changed. Beaming he told me that he had become a movie magnate and now owned a chain of theaters throughout the country. I congratulated him and being in a reminiscent mood questioned Frank about MARY LEE CANTWELL, a particular friend of mine. In response to my queries Frank told me that Mary Lee was retired, having made a fortune knitting instrument covers for meticulous musicians and was now' running a home for aged trumpet players. (She always did have a soft spot in her heart for them resulting from a “childhood’’ experience) I waved farewell to Frank who was off to an appointment at Lombardi’s Gym, where he was taking muscle culture instructions from our former classmate, ANNA, who had a rushing business. Just then I felt a tug at my skirt. Looking down I, being far sighted, saw what appeared to be an extraordinarily short and wrinkled young man dressed in a flashy red suit but when he held out a tin cup to me I realized that it was a monkey on a chain. I followed the chain around the corner. Who should I behold but VICTOR FORMISANO in the garb of an organ grinder, complete with drooping mustachios, grinding away furiously on his hand organ. It appears that his profession as a concert pianist got boring at times and he informed me that he picked up all his loose change this way. I left Victor to his music making and wandered aimlessly across the street. A raucous “Toot!” nearly blew me out of my shoes. A streamlined truck zoomed past me but I caught sight of the words “FISH MARKET” on the side of the vehicle and recognized the fiend at the wheel as PHILOMENA VESCERA. I couldn’t quite make out the name of the fish market but I’m sure it was one familiar to us all. As I rounded a corner I bumped into a shady-looking character who apparently was attempting to steal my purse. Being extremely ladylike, I contented myself with slugging him only once and I refrained from kicking him once he was down. “Hey, Anne,” he gasped, “that’s no way to treat a friend.” When he had taken off a battered soft hat and turned down the collar of his coat I was astonished to find 46 47 that it was ANTHONY BERRETTO. He explained, as he unobtrusively handed me a folder, well-known to me in high school days, entitled “Bett’s Tips’’ (racing, that is), that he was merely trying to give out these pamphlets of his without the local police department knowing since they were not in sympathy with noble desires to bring higher knowledge to the public. He said that he’d take me to a spot where I could see more of my friends and a moment later I found myself in a small boat. Anthony asked me if I had read in the newspapers that Albert Einstein, now 89 years old had been obliged to go away for a rest cure. I had and so he told me that this had come about as the result of an argument he had with another class of ’48 member, JOHN PRICE. It appears that Homer was convinced of a flaw in the Einstein Theory and had just about convinced Einstein of the same thing; so he, Einstein, was so confused that he had to go away for awhile to collect his thoughts. Right tnen our boat approached a large boat and when I looked up I spotted a man painting a sign on the side which read, “Cole’s Gambling Boat.” I gasped, “Not—.” “The same” smiled Anthony. “Yes, Russell has done well for himself.” We climbed the ladder and waved to the painter who turned out to be JOHN CUPOLO, Sign Painter Extraordinaire. Once aboard, we went below where we entered a huge gaming room where gambling of all sorts was going on. I heard from somewhere the tinkle of a hot piano and my foot started tapping. “Come on,” said Berretto, and led me over to a corner from whence the sizzling notes came. A spotlight picked out a piano in that corner, seated at which was a girl who was tearing off jazz with finesse. “There she is,” announced Anthony, “Hot Licks Maisano; she bangs a wicked boogie and solid jazz.’’ Casting a dirty look at him, I walked closer to see for myself. Sure enough, the girl was MARIAN MAISANO. Then a form popped up behind the piano and “Torchy Tess” (supplied Anthony, gaining him another dirty look from me) took a languid position on the lid and began sending me in a sultry voice. “Gad!’’ I yelped, THERESA DEL PIANO. Simultaneously there was a bright flash, then darkness. By now nothing could surprise me, so I waited. Suddenly, it was light again and there I sat in Lawyer Ruggiero’s office. The odd character was still at the desk but I lost no time in getting out of there. When at last I was on the street again I felt sort of mellow and in a burst of generosity, I decided to give my aged grandmother another week to raise the $2,000 for the mortgage. ANNE ST. GERMAIN CLASS PROPHECY GENERAL Here it is, the year 1968, and I am cruising along a new dream highway at the average speed of five hundred m.p.h. in my blue and pink futuratomic “Dream Cruiser”—but, what happens—in the short time that passes I get stung by a bee, lose control of the steering wheel and crash into a pole. There was an old song “The Stars Will Remember” but I will never forget the stars I saw. As I lay there I hear the scream of the siren and a screeching of brakes—yes, an ambulance— but wait—who leaps out wearing a little white coat and pure white uniform with a cab-driver’s cap on—I recognize the short stocky build, the black oily hair covering half of his face—no it couldn’t be—it is JOHN BALZANO, now chief ambulance driver for the “Bring ’Em Back Alive’’ hospital. Much to his disappointment, I was still breathing, he tossed aside the stretcher, picked me up with his burly arms and with great emotional care, tossed me into the waiting arms of a huge, six-foot nurse, her huge caloused hands were a ruddy brown against the immaculate white nurse's uniform. What did I see on a little finger, a ring with the words “Just Plain Al’’ engraved on it. Where did I hear that name before? After gazing into the blue sparkling eyes of the nurse, I noticed that she was once “Tiny” JULIE ALVES. I realized I was delirious for they had to tie me down, this, Julie and her assistant did on the way to the hospital. Her assistant, a scholarly looking individual, with thick horn rimmed glasses, was in training, his pronunciation was so distinct and he had such a large vocabulary that I soon realized that the man was none other than an old fellow student, SETH PAULL. I later found out that Seth was pre- 48 viously an English professor at Yale University but he resigned because of lack of excitement. I vaguely remember the long drive it was to the hospital, but it seemed to be an eternity, even the driver became so famished he stopped at a roadside diner, the name being “Terra’s Terrific Foods.” The driver ,nurse and her assistant left the ambulance near the diner and went inside to eat. I soon freed myself from enough of the rope to sit up and look out the window, and much to my surprise, saw none other than MARY TERRA gazing out of a huge window of the diner. I can well remember she always did have a taste for fine foods. When we reached the hospital, the driver backed the ambulance up to the receiving platform and I was carried from there directly to the operating room. In that room I was given ether and I was soon rendered unconscious. Coming out of that state I heard talk of the operation the famous surgeon that performed it. He was a tall man, his face resembled that of a villain, black curly hair with a long thin moustache curling at the ends. At a second glance I knew that it was that well liked classmate, RICHARD ROMEO RENE. After I recovered from the operation, I was permitted to walk around the hospital. I had heard before that a black, vine-covered building was where all the people that didn’t recover were sent, yes, it was a mortuary. I soon discovered the building and entered, it was too dreary inside even for the deceased and as I walked through the dark musty corridors, a stooped and strangely thin figure approached me; he was bald and dressed completely in black. As he talked to me he recognized me and told me that he was a former classmate, ANTONIO ALBERT NUNES. He always had a love for the darker things in life. He took me into his office and I was shocked to see a very beautiful woman sitting at the desk, dressed in a very black revealing robe. Her beauty was that like Cleopatra’s and her hair was as dark as her wardrobe. The smile she gave me took me back twenty years to a pupil closely resembling her. Mr. Nunes then told me that she was also in our class, her name being HILDA GARAFA. The visit was short for I remembered I was being dismissed from the hospital that day. After leaving the hospital, I headed for the waterfront district, for I had a yearning for fried clams. Entering a seafood restaurant, a cute waitress approached me and as I was giving my order I noticed her boyish bob and remembered seeing that same type hairdo on a fellow student, a MISS MARCIA BICKFORD, much to my amazement. I had previously noted huge trailer trucks being unloaded at the rear of the establishment. Always having an interest in these eight and ten wheeled vehicles, I went around to the unloading platform, where bushel bags of quahogs were being unloaded from trucks. The trucks were all of the trailer type and as I stood there, watching the men go about their work, a burly driver approached me and without warning gave me a hearty slap on the back. The driver had on the typical black cap of a truck driver, but I also noticed long dark brown hair showing from under the cap—yes, it was a girl and a pretty one at that. She called me “Howie” and I soon recognized her as BARBARA NEWMAN. We talked over old times and she offered me a ride. I accepted and we were soon roaring along the highway at an exceptionally high rate of speed. The one and only dreaded thought of a truck driver soon overcame us as we heard the shrill screech of an officer’s whistle. She pulled the huge truck over to the side of the road and came to a halt with a grinding of the brakes. She readied her license and registration, probably much to her chagrin. The state trooper approached us and I noticed that the trooper was a very pretty girl. I was astounded to find that the fair-haired trooper was ELEANOR PERRY. She noticed us and remembered us as her fellow classmates then she tore up the ticket but gave Barbara a long talking-to. These past few days have been very trying and I must get back to my job of teaching trigonometry and chemistry at Colt High. 49 HOWARD BRELSFORD COMMERCIAL CLASS What lines! What a form! Look at those curves! Immediately I inspected this beautiful new jet-propelled plane that I was going to test. Tomorrow this same plane would carry me back, after an absence of twenty years, to old Bristol. There I was all alone flying through the air at 850 miles per hour when suddenly the motor began to choke and stall. A cold terror gripped me as the plane began to descend rapidly. I struggled at the controls desperately, but all was in vain. There was a loud maddening crash, a flash of lightning; then silence and blackness. When I awoke I found myself in a large white crystal room, with a tall white haired man with a flowing white beard that covered his chest. This saintly looking man was also dressed in a white satin robe. He immediately informed me that I was dead, and since I had arrived one day too soon, I would be allowed to go back to earth for twenty-four hours. I informed him that I would like to visit my old home town and my classmates. The old man lifted his hand and instantly there was a loud sounding of the trumpets and before I could say a word I found myself walking through the old home town—Bristol of 1968. Since I was a spirit I had no difficulty entering buildings. Walking briskly up Hope Street, a large white house attracted my attention. On the other side of the house was a sign which read “Dr. Roman Fields — Embalmer and Director — Woman assistant if desired.” Walking through the door I looked into the little chapel and there, packing equipment into a box, was LILLIAN DIAS. Why, she must be Mrs. Fields—beautician for deceased women. I’m sure Lillian has received no complaints from her clientele. Tearing myself from this cozy scene I continued on my way. Noticing a large crowd gathering I ran to the scene and saw a couple of men engaged in a fist fight, but they were only autograph hunters waiting for “Muscles Martin.” Peering into the crowd, I saw a familiar face. The girl was signing autographs. No! It’s incredible! For there stood LORRAINE MARTIN. But she who used to be so quiet, was known as “Muscles Martin” the smallest woman wrestler in the world. After this discovery, I needed a drink, a tall glass of milk. Thus I made my way to Thames Street and entered an inn called “Eleanor’s Hash House”— ELEANOR PAGANO, Proprietor.” Eleanor was always business minded. As my astonishment ended, I entered this “two by four” decomposed hole in the wall and pushed myself through the smoke-hazed room and ordered my drink. The waitress, to my open-mouth astonishment, was AMELIA BOTELHO. Ignoring me, she continued to sling hash on plates, sliding them down to her customers and shouting for “two bits” at the same time. Then I remembered my incredible predicament here on earth and started to leave when a loud soprano voice reached my delicate ears. Turning around I saw IRENE HARDIE sitting at the piano while singing “Kidney Stew Blues” and playing with one hand. Whatever happened to her sweet voice? “It must be overwork,” I told myself. The piano was out of tune and so was she. Thus the combination sounded like someone’s leg was being amputated without an anesthesia. Departing from the inn, I made my way uptown. Suddenly I heard a patter of small feet. When this platoon of children passed, I sought out the face of LEONORA MEDEIROS, the proud mother of three sets of triplets. “Lee” always liked a lot of company. Continuing on my way I soon came face to face with a large brick building— the Simmons’ National Bank. Upon entering, I saw a familiar face, sternly giving orders to some clerks. Why! It was PATRICIA SIMMONS, now president of the bank. Pat always had a passion for handling money. Who knows, she may even start a mint! Proceeding through the corridor, I saw a woman scrubbing floors. When she lifted her head I found it to be ANNA FOTI. I could hardly believe my eyes. Oh! Well! She’s probably starting from the bottom and will work herself up. Who knows, maybe when she’s 65 she’ll be a teller. Don’t worry Ann, everyone has her ups and downs. Leaving the bank, I made my way towards the common where I heard soft, 50 gay music. Delight stirred me as I saw that the circus was in town. Wandering through the main tent, I found the show had started and the feature attraction had begun. In a large cage of ferocious tigers and panthers stood a woman trainer, cracking her whip constantly. Suddenly I recognized this courageous woman as LOUISE ARPAIA. Picking up a tiger, she carried it over her shoulders like a fur collar and nonchalantly walked around the ring. Louise always loved fur pieces, but if she doesn’t watch out she may lose her head over them. Leaving this gala affair, I made my way to the waterfront and sat on the wharf. Hearing a shrill voice talking rapidly, I looked around and discovered it came from a radio in a car nearby. The voice talked about everything and everyone. I discovered the voice belonged to MARY MELLO. Mary always made it her business to be “hep” on current events. As I walked along the wharf, I saw, as well as smelled, that I was approaching a fish market. At the same moment I saw a dilapidated boat in the water. The captain of the boat and the operator of the fish market were talking earnestly. They appeared to be partners. As I approached them I knew I had come upon my last two former classmates. Yes, there they were—DOLORES LAWRENCE and JOSEPHNIE ANANIA—both lovers of the sea. Dolores fished while Josephine sold them. How well we all remember Josephine’s experience with quahaugs. Suddenly there was a loud sounding of trumpets in my ears. I felt my body whirling through space, and when I opened my eyes I found myself in the same white crystal room with the white-haired man. This elderly gentleman began giving me lessons on the harp. Seeing what happened to my classmates made me appreciate HEAVEN. LYDIA DUARTE CLASS PROPHECY I, pilot of the Constellation “Margo,” was cruising over the deep azure of the Pacific Ocean. My destination was Tokyo, Japan, where I was to land some valuable cargo, consisting of rare albino furs, obtained from different species of animals in Alaska.) There I was, sitting behind the controls, everything going along smoothly, cargo safe in the rear of the gigantic plane and I was taking life easy, yet realizing that the “Margo” had an important mission to accomplish. Suddenly, I felt something peculiar, a feeling as though a magician were casting his spell over me. Then I noticed that the clouds were hungrily circling around my plane, the once beautiful sky now becoming an ugly gray and in some places midnight black. Of all the things to happen, I couldn’t get my plane under control. To me that was unusual because having had much experience in handling planes, ordinarily I would have known what to do, but this time I failed. That was only the beginning of trouble. A few minutes from then heavy rain began to fall. Just try to picture yourself alone in a plane similar to my Constellation, thousands of miles away from home, clouds surrounding you and your plane, caught in a fierce bitter downpour. Wouldn’t you be scared? Well I was. Scared stiff, frantic with fright. Never in all my piloting experience had I ever witnessed such a scene. To make matters worse, I discovered that the “Margo” was closer to the ground than was comfortable. My plane was getting closer to the ground, closer— closer—and—Crash! According to all reports, I was thrown unconsciously to a prone position. I felt haggard, weak, thirsty and hungry. Ahead of me I saw something which looked like a fleecy cloud; but yet I wasn’t sure. It was becoming clearer and clearer. Yes, I had it. It was Bristol, Rhode Island, now known as the “Perfect City” in the year 1960. I was walking along Hope Street, now known as Diamond Boulevard. The name of that street began to arouse my curiosity, so I set out to do some investigating on my own. On Diamond Boulevard was a mansion, the most beautiful one I had ever seen, the occupant of which was an heiress, having inherited a mine of precious stones. She was married to a six foot, seven inch millionaire whose name was Richard Miranda, a former graduate of Bristol Senior High. The heiress was none other than 51 my good ole pal, HILDA COSTA. I can still recall those shy glances she used to cast to Richard Miranda during high school days. I suppose she thought she was putting something over on me and now 1 am sure she did. Upon visiting her, she informed me that that day a circus was in town. Hilda and I were always so thrilled about circuses that I suggested we set out for a day of fun. When we approached the vast colorful circus, there was a booth on the boardwalk where we were to obtain a string of tickets. Who in the world was that selling tickets? None other than EVELYN BORGES. Helping her was a man whom she called her idol, but whose name was JOE PINHERO. No wonder she was selling them, she had enough experience with them when she was Class Secretary. When she gave me the tickets, several rascals headed straight for me like a bunch of savages. I later found out that they were the offsprings of Eve and Joe. As I strolled along the path, I found myself near a lion’s den. The trainer of the ferocious beasts was none other than RICHARD USHER; the trumpeter beside him was, you guessed it, CHARLES MELLO. I guess your Boy Scout rehearsing sure did you a world of good, Charlie. I stopped a while to chat and find out what other classmates of mine were doing. “Well,” Charlie said, “ANTHONY ANANIA, now known as ‘Wild Bill Jacob’ of the West owns a ranch with a beautiful set of racing horses. The trainers of the beasts are IDA MEDEIROS and KATHLEEN MARSHALL. That explains why the Kentucky Derby ran out of business. Farther ahead of me was a larger tent with a banner advertising “Madame Zerena,” Snake Charmer. This I had to see. When I entered I saw—Oh, no, it couldn’t be, but no use kidding myself—it was DOLORES CABRAL and LYDIA SANTOS trying to do a Snake Dance. Now I know why they set out for Africa a few years back. I began to leave, when I heard a tremendous uproar. “Step right up and see ‘The Fat Lady’ and her associate, ‘The Weight Lifter. ” I followed the crowd and entered a huge tent. In the center was “The Fat Lady.” Of all people VERONICA COSTA, the fat lady, and her associate, PATSY WARREN, whose lecture was, “How to obtain good strong muscles.” Do you think Charles Atlas can stand that competition, Pat? I was then informed of a strike in the manufacture of wigs, false teeth and plastic faces. The demand was too great and “The Three Daring Partners,” who were IRENE MARTELLY, JOAN VAN VOAST and BEVERLY KING, couldn't get enough workers to fill out rush orders. I’ve heard it all now. I picked up a newspaper on the walk, the headlines of which read, “School Teachers Want Higher Wages and More Attention From Pupils.” That I had to read. LORRAINE BURKE and CAMILLE RAIOLA, teachers of Vassar College, were sick and tired of just dreaming handsome dreams they couldn’t enjoy. I don’t blame them. Casting my eyes along the advertisement, I read, “Eat the Best Burned Toast and Unscrambled Eggs in Town.” My! that sounded good and my appetite was just itching for something good to eat. DORIS FAVREAU in charge of a diner; and we thought she would be a concert pianist. Will wonders ever cease! I also read that JEANNE DUNBAR, after a brilliant marriage, was hostess in a U.S.O. Camp in Cairo, Egypt, feeding the soldiers holeless doughnuts and dynamic coffee. I wonder if her husband made the rank as colonel, yet. Did he, Jeanne? After reading the above information, I decided to call it a day and started for home. Passing by a theatre, I saw a picture of a girl elaborately dressed in Spanish regalia, who was to give a performance in the evening. The girl’s name was Senorita Chico, who had taken over Carmen Miranda’s place. Who was she?—JENNIE RUGGEIRO. After the performance they were going to have a Powers Model give a demonstration on “How to Get Thin.” The model was none other than MARY ARRUDA, and SHIRLEY MANCHESTER was going to give a slight preview on her newest novel, “The Do’s and Dont’s on Romance.” I thought you wanted to be the new owner of “Joe’s Hash House,” Shirl. But, I guess you did have enough experience with those rugged males from Colt High. 52 53 A group of people who were in back of me were talking about a switchboard operator on Hollywood, California, who was to appear in court and pay a fine for listening in on the conversation between Gabby Hayes and Mony Wholly. They also said that she was a former graduate of Colt High School and whose name was THERESA STANZIONE. Now I know why you were a telephone operator in Bristol. Another woman who possessed one of these high-pitched voices was saying that a great woman orator, now writing a new Spelling Book, was to give a talk at a high school nearby. To think that WINIFRED WEBER detested spelling and oral composition during high school English classes. Is that why Sonny went to college—to help you with that Spelling Book? You might as well tell the truth now, Winnie. LUCY JAMIEL, I later found out, was now a professional animal hunter. Michael, her assistant would help Lucy put the bullets in the gun, and most important of all, he could attract the attention of the beasts so Lucy would get full credit in shooting them. Isn’t that kind of risky, though, Lucy? By the way, in my home I have a buffalo’s head which was sent to me by this so-called hunter. Being on the subject of homes I found out from some reliable sources that LUCY ARMILLOTTO and her seven “angelic” sons were owners of an enormous construction company. Did Vincent have anything to do with that, Lucy? You don’t have to tell me now, you know. I’ll meet you in the back alley and you can give out with the information, if you wish. Another corporation which manufactures lace works and sewing threads was under the heading of DE LELLO, CASSANO, CARVALHO and CADILE. Not bad, girls. Keep up the good work. Suddenly I heard a loud noise. I looked up and saw a plane coming in for a landing. I then began to realize the predicament I really was in. When the plane finally reached ground, the pilot came out of the gigantic plane and started walking straight for me. “Are you the young woman who was forced down by a Constellation called the ‘Margo?’ ” “Yes,’’ I said. “Well I, with the rest of my crew have come to your rescue. You see this desert is going to be used for some Atomic bomb experiments.” The Lord save us. I then was safely guided back to the plane and made comfortable—my destination was now home, the most beloved place of all. MARGARET DELIMA CLASS PROPHECY For the past twenty years I had been traveling all over the United States, Mexico and Canada. I, having attained the high office of president, was curious to find out how my friends had made out, so in June of the year 1968, I returned to Bristol. I plodded up Hope Street. All my earthly belongings were in a red handkerchief slung over my shoulder. There was a time when I could have rode the rods of a freight train into town, but now with the only trains in museums and the main means of transportation by airplane . . . well, when you’re riding the rods and you slip off, well, the worst that can happen to you is that you get bruised, get a broken arm or broken leg or it may even kill you, but ride in an airplane never. ... I never could stand high altitudes. I kept walking down Hope Street ’til I came to Usher’s Place . . . AARON USHER’S home that is. There I saw a group of fellows sitting around a table having a grand time. Why, that must be the old gang. There was no doubt left in my mind when they sang, “These Bones Gonna Rise Again.” Tears came to my eyes as they solemnly rose and placed their hands over their hearts and sang “Our National Anthem.” (Song, “You Are My Sunshine.”) As you might have guessed, it was the I.A. gang with Boogey leading the singing. I was about to join the party when I remembered that I wasn’t dressed properly. I hadn’t shaved in two weeks, my clothes were dirty and torn, I had a big patch on the left knee of my trousers, and I also had a big patch on my ... ah ... on my right knee. My shoes didn’t have any soles. I crossed the road, jumped the cinder block wall, pushed a pig out of his mud hole and washed as best I could. I untied the rope that had been tied around my 54 middle serving as a belt and replaced it with a real belt. This done, I recrossed the road to join the party, but there wasn’t anyone around. I figured they had gone into the house. I walked up the steps and rapped on the door of the Usher cottage. MATTHEW PRINCIPE answered the door and asked me in. He explained that everyone had gone home and that Aaron had retired to his mansion that was situated in back of the cottage. Matthew also explained that he was Aaron’s chauffeur and handyman. I left him and walked through the well-kept gardens toward Usher’s mansion. Through the window I could see Aaron Usher, so I walked right into his sitting room. Aaron explained that he wasn’t farming any more and that he had made a success of himself as a business man. “What do you owe your success to?’’ I asked. Aaron replied, “I owe my success to pull. In a business a certain amount of pull is needed. Political pull helps and do you know back twenty years ago when I was a farm boy it took a lot of pull to milk the cows?” I left Aaron and walked on down Hope Street. On a new looking building I saw the following inscriptions in large letters: Architect RICHARD BELMORZ; Contractor, Richard Belmore; Plumbing Richard Belmore; Editor, Richard Belmore. In smaller letters: Bristol Phoenix Office. I went in and had a little chat with Richard. He had bought out the Phoenix and moved it to the new building that he had built. While I was talking with him, three prosperous looking gentlemen came in. They wanted to run ads in the newspaper. On second look I recognized them to be ANDREW SICIGNANO, JACK ANDERTON and WILLIAM GLADUE. Andrew Sicignano was running a Reducing Salon. His ad was as follows: Reduce legs, ankles, armpits. Five Reductions: $10.00. Reduce all over: at home, at school, in the office. Reduce your weight within a week or double your fat back. Use of scales free. William Gladue was a salesman, a snake salesman. His ad ran as follows: Raise King Cobras. Let us sell you one of these friendly pets so novel, so cute, so charming. Surprise your friends with this playful little fellow—they will turn green with envy when he sticks his novel, forked tongue into them. Cobras are the rage. Jack Anderton was now working for the government. His ad ran as follows: Raze houses. Sell your home to the government for atom bomb tests. Make more room for houses. Help the housing shortage. Have the first radio-active property in your neighborhood. Rays of all kinds—ultra-violet, infra-red, cosmic. Just then EDMUND COSTA, the Phoenix’s star reporter, rushed in. Stop the presses! Stop the presses! I’ve got a scoop! Lewis has just dropped his union suit. At Silver Creek I looked across the broad lawns of the Guiteras School, but where the Guiteras field once stood, there was a stadium. I hurried over and a big sign greeted me. It read: Big Game Bristol Bat Boys—formerly the Brooklyn Dodgers The other team’s name was obliterated by over-ripe tomatoes and what have you. It seemed as though Bristol not only got the Brooklyn team, but the Brooklyn spirit. I sneaked into the stadium and into the pressbox. There announcing the game was none other than DAN ALMEIDA. Well, he always did give a good imitation of a horse race and it seems as if it still does get the best of him. His announcement went something like this: . . . and now stepping up to the plate is ANTHONY MATRONE, first baseman and star base stealer for the Bristol Bat Boys, formerly the Brooklyn Dodgers. The score stands 9-7 in favor of the opposing team, and it’s the last of the ninth, no one on. There’s the pitch—it’s a hit—it’s going, going,—in his excitement Dan must have gotten confused because he ended up something like this—and there they go around the turn. As they go by the stands it’s Banana, Assault, Girdle, Battery and Bustle. There goes Banana breaking away from the bunch and Assault passing Battery on the inside. It’s Girdle in the stretch with 55 Bustle bringing up the rear. Approaching the home stretch it’s Girdle, Assault, Battery, Banana and Bustle. They cross the finish line; the winner is Girdle by a stretch. Ooops, excuse me folks, I guess I got off the subject. Well, Matrone hit that ball so far that the umpires let him run the bases three times which of course wins the game for the Bristol Bat Boys. And now let’s have a few words from Anthony Matrone. Anthony walked up to the microphone and said, “It was a tought fight Mom, but I won.” I left the stadium and walked up Bay View Avenue. I stopped in front of a building that had a neon sign that read: Bay View Photo Service, 24 hour service. I walked in just as JOSEPH FURTADO was coming out of his dark room. “Say,” Joe said, “you’re just the guy I want to see. I’ve got those pictures you wanted developed . . . er . . . the last time you were in Bristol.’’ Well, that’s Joe Furtado for you. He boasted of 24 hour service and it took him 20 years to make up some pictures for me. Next I stopped at Pinheiro’s Automobile factory, builders of the new Dehydrated Eight. When JOSEPH PINHEIRO was in school his ambition was to own an automobile factory, and from the looks of things his ambition had been fulfilled. Joe showed me around and offered me a half dozen automobiles if I wanted them. Well, I didn’t want to make a pig of myself so I only took one and besides what could I do with a half dozen toy automobiles. I left the factory. My walk took me to Mount Hope where I found JOSEPH SOUSA watering his lawn. “You married Eveline, I suppose?’’ I asked. “Yes, I did,” he replied, “but how did you know?” “Well, I took it for granted that you would. After all, you went out with her all the time you were in school.’ “Oh,” Joe laughed, “but I didn’t marry Eveline Favreau. I married Evelyn MacGillicutty.” “Evelyn MacGillicutty, but who is she?” I asked. “Well, you see it’s this way,” Joe explained. “Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday were my date nights with Eveline Favreau, so that gave me Monday, Wednesday and Friday to look over the other girls. One day I met Evelyn MacGillicutty and, well, here I am married to her.” “That’s too bad,’’ I told Joe. “Eveline Favreau probably figured that ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder,’ but she should have known that while the ‘cat is away, the mice will play.’ ” The quiet was broken by laughter. I looked about me and everyone was laughing. What could be so funny, I wondered. Then I saw what they were laughing at, and I began laughing myself. It was MANUEL JANARIO. Imagine anyone in this day and age, in the year 1968, riding around in a 1946 Chrysler. I decided to pay the old school a visit, so Janario gave me a lift. I went right up to visit Mr. Carlson. He was having a Radio class. “Now class,” Mr. Carlson was pleading, “here is a simple addition example. How much resistance would you have if you had a seven ohm resistance and a six ohm resistance? Someone in the front row raised his hand and said the answer was twelve. “No, no, you idiots,” he bellowed, “that’s not right.” “Well what are you getting all nerved up about, he only missed it by two,” a voice came from the back of the room. Why that last voice was that of WILLIAM FULLER. “For crying out loud, are you still going to school?” I asked. “Yeh,” was his first answer. “Remember twenty years ago Mr. Carlson bet me fifty cents that I wouldn’t get my diploma. Well, brother, that’s one bet he isn’t going to win. I’ll get that diploma yet, if I have to go to school another twenty years to get it.” Fuller took me to his house and fixed a bed for me, but I couldn’t sleep. The bed was too soft. So, two o’clock in the morning I left the house to look for a nice hard park bench. 56 57 In my search for a park bench, I accidentally met PAUL STANZIONE and JACKY SOUSA. They looked a little under the weather so I slipped into the shadows and left them alone. They staggered along the sidewalk leaning on each other for support. Their clothes were well pressed in the wrong places. “Say, you know what, Paul,’’ Jacky said, “I forgot where I live. What am I going to do? Let’s ask these people if they know where I live.’ Jacky went up and banged on the door. “Wake up in there,” he yelled. A woman came out. “Well, what do you want?’’ she asked. “Say, do you know where I live?’’ Jacky asked. “No,” she said, “and if you don’t get out of here I’ll call the police.’’ “What do you want to call the policeman for? Does he know where I live? ’ spoke Jack. They staggered on up the street a little farther. “There’s where I live,’’ said Jack. Jacky started walking up the steps to his house. “Fine friend you are. I walk you home, but I bet you wouldn’t walk me home,” said Stanzione. “Oh yes I would and to show you my heart is in the right place I’ll walk you home,” was Jacky’s reply. They walked away arm in arm. About five minutes later they returned again. Paul was again walking Jack home. Well, they kept walking each other back and forth until a policeman arrived on the scene. It was ARNOLD SILVIA. I guess being a “cop” in the operetta sort of got the best of him. The way he twirled his club and strutted you’d think it was Officer Mac Callian. He wanted to bring them down to the station but I stepped in and promised to see them both home. Arnold agreed. “How did you fellows ever get in this condition?” I asked. “Oh, we had too many cabinets,” Jacky said. “But what really got us was mixing drinks.” “Yeh, EDWARD SARDINHA spiked our drinks with coca cola,” Stanzione chimed in. “Edward Sardinha? What’s he doing now?” I asked. “Oh, he owns Jones’ Drug Store, but say what are you doing for a living?” Stanzione asked. “Oh, I finally got myself elected President,” I answered. “Look, I may not be feeling so well, but I know you aren’t the President,” said Stanzione. “But I am the president. As you may know the hobos are unionized now and I’m president of Local 13 of the Brotherhood of Hobos.” I saw them home and now I think I’ll take the 3:10 subway to France. They say Paris is quite a place in the summer. CHARLES MARSHALL 58 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Browsing through some leatherbound histories on a shelf marked “Bristol Senior High School,” I was considering a conspicuous place for “My Memoirs of 1948.” How full of pleasant and remarkable events is this latest volume. And how my classmates have changed since that first entry in September of 1945: The doors of Colt were opened to shining, new faces, bubbling over with excitement and enthusiasm. The “all important” feeling we possessed was quickly destroyed when we took heed of our upper classmen who knew the “ins and outs.” But after a few days of mishaps, such as discovering we were in an English class when we were scheduled for a study, we quickly gained confidence in ourselves and the now self-assured sophomores settled down to “brass tacks.” The monotony of schoolwork was broken now and then by a dance or some other function which brought a few of the sophs into the limelight. Then, of course, we had a few great athletes whose able assistance was greatly appreciated in helping win the ’45 football championship. Next on our agenda came the election of class officers. Amidst the confusion and turmoil which usually coincides with elections, William Topazio was elected president; Richard Rene, vice-president; Thomas Jannsen, secretary, and John Anderton, treasurer. Under the supervision of our class advisors, Miss Marino and Mrs. McIntyre, they, our class officers and advisors, did a splendid job of bringing us through our sophomore year with flying colors. When September rolled around, the conscientious juniors returned, anxious to accomplish any task set before them. No longer were we the timid souls who hesitated to voice our opinions on matters of importance; we were heard far and wide. That, Mr. Canario can vouch for. He must have acquired a few gray hairs while trying desperately to keep law and order during nominations for officers. But it was well worth his effort, for the results of the election revealed a fine choice of officers. Richard Rene was voted president; William Topazio, vice-president; Mary Mello, secretary, and Lucy Jamiel, treasurer. Thereafter, all thoughts were concentrated on one event, the prom. We were determined to make this a gala affair, for on that night all attention would be focused on the juniors. For weeks the main topic of conversation was the prom and who was taking whom. Finally, April 11 arrived. The clock seemed to be working overtime that night and the time flew. Nearly everyone was in bed early, the next morning, that is. Slowly, very slowly, our thoughts turned to preparations for final exams. When it came to studying, nearly everyone was suddenly stricken with spring-fever. But the thought uppermost in our minds was that this was another step closer to our being dignified seniors. It seemed hard to believe that our junior year was now a thing of the past; yet, we were glad, for the most exciting year in high school was in sight. On September 3, 1947, a group of composed young men and women with an air of arrogance about them, filed into the Auditorium. We couldn’t help feeling important; after all, wasn’t the rest of the student body standing up for us as we marched in? The first month went by with nothing of importance taking place with the exception of receiving our class rings. Then came the election of class officers. John Anderton was honored with the office of president; Matthew Principe, that of vice president. Richard Belmore was elected treasurer and given the privilege of handling the senior finances. He has been awarded one box of aspirins which he so rightly deserved. Yours truly was elected secretary, and never for a minute have I regretted the worries that went with the honor. The first school social was the annual Hallowe’en party, at which the seniors felt right at home. Incidentally, so did Mr. Carlson. He did a good job of square dancing. For a feeble, old woman, Dick Belmore certainly made a hit with Miss Callan; he affectionately planted a sweet kiss on her brow. Could it be that he was looking for an A in English? However, standing up on his own two feet proved to be quite a task, especially with the I. A. boys assisting him. Shortly after, the seniors posed for their individual pictures which would adorn 59 the pages of the “Green and White.” Smiles galore were sent forth from their faces. A week later all talk was concentrated on proofs; the majority of us were satisfied with the results. Then came our class play, “Don’t Take My Penny,” at which some excellent examples of our talent were displayed. Penny was dramatically played by Ruthie Benson, and Mikey Surgento’s French accent will long be remembered. The performances proved to Mrs. Donovan that her headaches and worries were not in vain. We don’t mind boasting a little, but the seniors have proved their scholastic ability by managing to keep the scholastic trophy for five consecutive terms. Our attendance has been pretty good, too. In April, the final opportunity to display our talents was climaxed with the presentation of the operetta, “Marianne.” Never will we forget the fun we enjoyed during rehearsals. The cast certainly staged a convincing performance. The chorus also did an excellent piece of work with their singing and dancing. On May 19th our pictures arrived. Again there was excitement as pictures were exchanged and various comments were passed around. Twenty-two seniors were chosen to participate in the all state concert which was presented at Hope High School. The orchestra, chorus, and band were made up of members from all over Rhode Island. We left early Saturday morning for the final rehearsal and an afternoon of leisure was enjoyed by all. The concert began at eight o’clock and really, it was something worth listening to. June 16th, class day; a day of fun. We heard what was supposed to be in store for our futures, and the reminiscences of the past. There were the various wills in which we generously bequeathed our treasured belongings or secrets on how to get out of homework. I guess we all expected to live short lives so we wasted no time in writing out the wills. Yes, we had fun, but the thought that it was our last assembly was still there. The question now in our minds was, what is in store for us in the future? For some there was college; others, work; still others, careers. But hastily we turned our thoughts toward the banquet that was being held in our honor that evening. What interested the boys for the most part that evening was the food, but I think the girls appreciated the dancing far more. Nevertheless, everyone thoroughly enjoyed himself. Finally, after what seemed an eternity, June 17th arrived. Everyone looked his best; the boys in their immaculate white jackets, the girls in their white gowns. We all felt very much at ease. I’m sure, as we proudly marched down the aisle in Andrews. The exercises began and we received our diplomas for which we had toiled twelve long years. Awards were given out and there were speakers whom we heard perhaps vaguely, for our thoughts were of the happy high school days never to be had again. Proud of our accomplishment, we sadly filed out. The following night we attended the senior reception which was the pleasant ending to our senior year. We were distinguished from our under-classmen by our white gowns and, of course, all of us participated in the grand march. Twelve o’clock rolled around all too soon, and we departed with the hopes of a bright and shiny future. EVELYN BORGES Secretary 60 GRADUATION AWARDS For the benefit of the underclassmen at Colt, here is a compiled list of awards presented the Seniors on graduation night. Walsh Memorial Medal The person chosen shall have been a member of the Bristol Senior High School during all his Senior High School days, shall be an able student, interested in athletics, a supporter of all school activities, a leader in the better ideals among students, of sterling integrity and character, truthful and commanding respect. Winner, 1947—Edward Travers. Rensselaer Medal To the boy for excellence in Science and Mathematics. Winner, 1947—Joseph Castro. Thomas Brighiman Medal To the boy: (1) who has attended the Senior High School during all his high school days, (2) who has been outstanding in those attributes of loyalty, cooperation and service to his school, which were so nobly exemplified by the man in whose memory tne award is given. Winner 1947—Conrad Beauregard. Athletic Trophy To the Senior athlete who has been of most value to his school and most outstanding in the following attributes: team spirit, faithfulness, in practice and studies, sportmanship on and off the field, courage and determination. Winner 1947—Eric Dober. Pasquale C. Raiola Memorial Award To the senior athlete who has earned the varsity award in three sports and who has been a good and loyal student. It is the intent of this award that it be given to the athlete who best combines scholarship with athletic ability. Winner 1947—Domenic Raiola. VARIATION ON A THOUGHT The lights flickered—and the ever-widening pool grew wider. The girl backed up against the cabin wall. Outside could be heard the frantic blowing of the ships horn, the cries of survivors, the panic-stricken bleating of children. Inside was silence as the lights slowly faded and the girl dumbly regarded the large chest which inexorably blocked the door to escape. The water reached .ts clammy fingers to her knees, slowly crawling upwards. She could not scream, could not move; she could only stand and wait. The water grew ever higher and the girl, frightened from her inertia, crossed slowly and pushed frantically at the chest. The boat careened suddenly, began to tip ar.d she, thrown off balance, fell to the floor. Still the water crept and still she pushed as the lights went out. She was alone, in hte dark, alone with the rising water, and still she pusnad, praying, crying, mumbling under her breath. Then it moved, the chest moved! She gave one last horror-stricken shove and the door was clear. The water was by this time at her waist but she was free, there lay the door to the outside! Slowly, carefully she pulled, it opened and a huge column of water catapulted in, knocked her over, smothering her. Outside there were flares, shouts, tears, boat horns sounding—fire. Inside was an immense dark and a great silence. —Mary Lee Cantwell The lights flickered—and the ever-widening pool grew wider. Rats scrambled behind the thin partitions in their untiring search for an outlet and not a one of them felt as desperate and frightened as I. Four of the five candles had nearly ceased to burn and the eerie shadows of the room grew denser. Suddenly there was a noise at the door. I shrank back into the darkest corner and as I did so I noticed with a sense of revulsion that I had stepped in the pool of blood. A creak and a rattle told me that the bolt and chain had been withdrawn from the outside lock. My head swam and buzzed with the bursting effort to free myself from the spell that had fallen upon me but irresistibly I was drawn out of my hiding place and into the feeble, fluttering beams of the dying candles. It was “He”! I knew it was; yet I was powerless to fight back and I knew I was doomed. “He’’ was responsible for my imprisonment, for the rats, for the pool of blood which was formed drop by drop from the never ending dripping from the ceiling. The two entered, my brother and the doctor. 61 and as I stood there, my eyes dilated with fear, “He” spoke and the only words he said were, “You see, nothing has changed.” The doctor (“He has a kindly face,” I thought desperately but the trance held and I could not speak my plea for aid.) nodded gravely and together they left. A creak, a rattle and the bolt was replaced. The lights still flicker —the ever-widening pool grows wider. And I fear I am losing my mind. —Anne St. Germain - ’12 The lights flickered—and the ever-widening pool grew wider. Mortal man, a heavenly being, sent to earth for examination by the Almighty, was surrounded by natural wonders and beauty. The lights of the creature’s mind very dimly shone in the beginning of time but with the years the light grew brighter and brighter. As these lights grew brighter Man began to think out problems of life, government, and existence on earth. The pool in which the man of today lives is larger than the puddle which existed thousands of years ago by a hundred-fold, thousand-fold, or yes, even a million-fold. But man has kept pace with the ever-widening pool, staying right with the outer ripple although never losing sight of the center from which all the concentric ripples come—God. Man has advanced in all phases of life, in literature, in science, etc. Man has advanced life itself. The one impediment which seems to be insolvable is the question of war. Starting from the first ripple, the light of man became brighter each time, conditions improved, living improved. Each new ripple brought a different aspect of life but the ever-hateful war kept pace with man through the course of years. If war could be eliminated man on earth would be sublime, the ripples would be perfect circles with nothing to mar their perpection. Each circle would be years of peace and happiness with nothing but improvement and betterment, a benefit to mankind. The lights are still flickering and the pool gets wider with the advent of each new year. Let us strive to get our lights to their sublime brightness so that the pool in which we live will be a worthy preliminary for the life to come. —William Topazio - ’12 GYM EXHIBIT The night of April 30 dawned all too soon upon a pleasantly nervous and excited group of boys and girls. These were the athletes who were to participate in the 9th Annual Gym Exhibit held in the Andrews Gym- nasium. After much preparation, many bruises and bumps, and more than one exciting spill, they had completed the practices prior to this night and now the momentous evening had arrived. By eight o’clock a large crowd had assembled and were waiting impatiently. At the scheduled time, all the participants marched up the stairs and onto the floor. Everyone stood erect while the strains of the Star Spangled Banner echoed through the gym and then the audience finally settled down to watch the proceedings. The boys and girls performed in rotation —apparatus, tumbling, exercises, etc. Parents and friends “ohed and ahed” at the feats of skill displayed by the gymnasts who defied gravity and bone structure constantly in their gyrations and contortions. There were, of course, as in all things, especially nimble and adept performers, but those not so gifted did their own particular stunts and gymnastics with ease and dexterity and no serious mishaps marred the pleasure of the evening. The laugh-provoking episode of the program was a hilarious basketball game—girls vs. boys! Both audience and players enjoyed the experience immensely. As a farewell piece the boys, bedecked in metallic paint, arranged themselves in effective tableaus upon the stage to the tune of appreciative applause from a satisfied audience. ADVICE TO MEN Of all I’ve seen I believe it not That man is dumb And woman smart. For tho they scheme And of are right They are to the world But an awful blight. They do trap man And make them slaves They create a new style And they’re all acraze. So watch and be hardy And be on your guard Or soon you’ll be married And that’ll be hard. 62 DICK RENE THE GREEN STAMP A Tragedy in One Act CHARACTERS: Carl Freuden—A young medical student Mrs. Freuden—Carl’s mother Dr. Meisner—Physician taking care of Carl (The scene is a bedroom, shabbily furnished but painfully neat. A scratched four-poster stands U. R. Beside it is a small bedside table conspicuously bare of books, save one, or other sources of sick-bed amusement; it holds only a few medecine bottles, pills, a glass, and a spoon. There is one window and a door U. L. It is a dark, cloudy day as can be witnessed by a subdued light outside the window. A tall, thin boy of about eighteen is lying listlessly in the bed U. R. and U. L. near the door Mrs. Freuden, a tall, spare, grey-haired woman of about forty-four, is standing, speaking in guarded tones to a short, bald-pated man who wears a rusty black suit, string tie, and pince-nez; this is Dr. Meisner.) Mrs. Freuden—(speaking softly with a trace of a German accent) Herr Doktor, is there nothing more I can do for my Carl right now? To ease his mind, perhaps, or to make his bed more easy? Dr. Meisner—(his accent is more pronounced and his voice is guttural) Mrs. Freuden, your son is suffering from melancholy— acute mental distress. He has worried about this scholarship so greatly that it has weakened his heart. There iss nothing ve can do but vait until he receives news of his success or failure. Until then ve must do those things that are possible. Keep him from excitement above all for his heart is in condition to accept any shock, within the family or otherwise. Mrs. Freuden—(wistfully)—Ah, Doktor Meisner, this—this scholarship to the Wittenberg University means so much to him. He made himself ill studying before the examinations and worrying afterwards. And as for a shock—if my Carl fails to win it —that is the shock we must fear. Dr. Meisner—(cheerfully)—Let us not count our chickens before they leave the eggs. Keep him warm and quiet and we will all pray. (With a comforting pat on her shoulder, he takes leave of Mrs. Freuden and exits, U. L.) (Mrs. Freuden tiptoes quietly to the bedside and speaks softly to Carl) Mrs. Freuden—How are you, my boy? May I get you something? A warm drink, perhaps? Carl—(wearily)—No, thank you, Mother. Please do not worry so—It’s—it’s just the waiting. When I get the news I shall get strong quickly. Oh, Mother, I’ve waited so long. I’ve existed merely until the time when I could begin my medical career in earnest. (Bitterly) If only we had the money to do with as we please. I could do so much for you and for myself. I would not be lying here living off you like a leach, like a clumsy parasite— Mrs. Freuden—(breaking in)—Be quiet, Carl. Don’t become bitter, my boy. I don’t begrudge ycur staying here any more than I begrudge my living, for you are all I have, and all I want, and all I need. So much for this kind of talk! (Briskly)) I will make us some tea and we will spend a fine quiet afternoon. We must discuss plans for your future. (She exits U. L.) Carl—(sitting up in bed—I despise this waiting; this sitting at home and doing nothing. Sooner or later the envelope will come— and it will have upon it either the green stamp of “Accepted” or the red of “Not Accepted”. And what an interminable time it is taking to arrive. (He rests his head on his hands). (A moment later he straightens and reaches for the lone book on the table beside the bed.) Carl (reading aloud) — “The Problems of Medical Practice Through the Ages.’ (To the book) I wonder if I will ever find the opportunity to make use of you, my friend. Oh, the fine things we could have done together. But listen to me! The time has not yet come to speak of such things. Perhaps there is a future for me at the University. Just think, mein Freund, maybe you and I will see Europe before the year is out. And we shall visit my grandparents and tell them of our America and— (his monologue is interrupted by the shrill tweet of a mailman’s whistle. He pauses, listening, and then abruptly, flings back the bed covers and rises unsteadily from his bed. He walks slowly, but with suppressed eagerness to the window.) (Mrs. Freuden’s voice is heard without) Mrs. Freuden—(eagerly)—Yes? A letter for Carl!—From the Board of Examinations?! Oh, yes, yes! Give it to me please! (Carl’s figure shifts tensely) (Suddenly from outside Mrs. Freuden is heard again. But this time the sound of sobbing fills the small room.) (Dazedly Carl turns from the window; 63 sure that every Senior in the school feels as I do about it. You wait eleven years to become a Senior and when at last you are, school days slip by so fast and before you know it Graduation Day arrives. All the fun and pleasure we have had since our Soph year are reviewed as we realize that Colt High Days will soon be behind us. When June comes we will be spending our last school days at Colt and then there will be no more. Our school days will be over and each class will move up and there is a new Senior class that will feel the same as we the following June. Yes, we receive a lot of little attentions during the school year but it’s our last year and therefore, should be made as memorable as possible. I’m sure that as each class reaches the Senior year they, too, will understand why I hate to be a Senior! JOSEPHINE ANANIA SEA DREAMS I follow a daisy-bordered path down to a broad sea shore, Where a pert wee piper fills his beak with food for a hidden store; And gulls in pearl-gray waist coats wheel and mew o’er the speckled sands While the roaring sea brings ambergris and foam from foreign strands. She tumbles her laughter-scalloped waves ’mid the soft grey cushions of rock That stud the shore for boundless miles like a polka-dotted frock. She etches endless traceries then wipes them out in a rush Like an artist peeved at his weak attempt erasing with ruthless brush. And she often loses her temper and tosses with petulant air The star-fish edged folds of her mantle and the turbulent waves of her hair. Young sea horses prance at her ragings and, rocking their keepers to sleep, She frees them from coral-fenced paddocks and whirls them away through the deep. But the bright waters never can reach me as I lie in my sun-cosy nest, ’Way past the dunes and the seaweed on my cliff ’bove the world and the rest. Then the hour approaches the sunset and I, with the contented tread, Follow the daisy-rimmed pathway to home and the haven of bed. he looks blankly down at the book in his hands. He speaks.) Carl—(weakly)—Well, my friend, (his voice breaks) I guess—I guess we won’t see Europe after all. (For a moment he stands there, swaying and after a while with a sob and a gasp he collapses to the floor, the book still in his hands. Carl is dead.) (Footsteps are heard outside the door, and Mrs Freuden’s voice still clouded with tears of joy is heard calling:—“Carl, Carl, the green stamp, my son!”) (But the figure on the floor makes no answer, and as he lies there a shaft of sunlight comes through the window, and fastens itself on the inert form and the text book.) Anne St. Germain—’12 ITS HATEFUL TO BE A SENIOR Do you know why it’s horrid to be a Senior? No? Well, listen to me and I’ll tell you why I dislike being a Senior. My first reason is not very strong but nevertheless you shall hear it. One day while crossing from Colt to Andrews, I had just reached the latter’s door and being in a hurry, (for I was late- I opened it wide and hard, not realizing that there was a lower-classmate behind me. As the door resounded with a bang, I heard the pupil remark, “Just because she’s a Senior—” and the rest I didn’t hear. She rushed up the stairway, grumbling as she went, and that was that! It hadn’t been intentional but I was a Senior. That’s not a very good reason you say, well, that’s only one of them. The next incident will draw you more to my way of thinking. A week or so later, I again was crossing the street when the same thing happened but this time in reverse! I was coming into Colt and a few yards ahead of me I saw either a Junior or Soph; I don’t know which. Just as I got to the step she pulled the door shut behind her thus slamming it in my face. I can’t understand why Seniors are always thought the worst of. We’re selfish, conceited, impolite and many other “complimentary” names according to the rest of our school. But once you get to know us we’re not so bad, really we’re not. In fact, most of us are very pleasant. Remember, Sophs, Juniors and Freshmen, that we, too, were in your place and thought the Seniors were unkind and received too much attention and consideration. But when you’re a Senior you’ll feel as we do—proud to be a Senior but not conceited. 64 —Anne St. Germain AL.IJMNI XOTKH CLASS OF 1946 Ralph Abenante, United States Navy. Winifred Aiello, Crown Fastener Corp. Warren. Mary Alves, Mrs. Sousa, Bristol. Henry Andrews, United States Army. Pasquale Annarummo, Central High School, Providence. Joseph Arruda, Arruda Battery Shop. Dorothy August, Mrs. Walter Dias, Bristol. Rosaline August, Bristol Manufacturing Corp. John Baker, United States Army. John Balzano, Providence Plastic Works. Elden Beals, Usher’s Farm, Bristol. Anthony Bernardo, University of Maryland. Andrew Bozzario, Y.M.C.A., Bristol. Lydia Bragantine, Carr Manufacturing Corp. Constance Briggs, Union College, Ky. Anne Bruno, United States Rubber Company. Fred Bruno, Providence College. Angela Cannizaro, R. I. State College. Salvatore Carulli, United States Army. Philomena Castro, Mrs. Bilotti, Warren. Hortense Carriera, F. J. Murphy Oil Co. Jennie Cavalieri, Kay’s Hairdressing. Catherine Connery, Newport Hospital School of Nursing. Joseph Cordeiro, Hope Street Market. Charles Correia, New England Technical Institution. Irene Correia, United States Rubber Co. Alfred Costa, Collins Aikman Corp. Jacquelyn D’Amico, Mrs. Louis Guisti, Bristol. Anthony Desmarais, Vermette Ice Company. Rose Dias, Bristol. Frances Doyle, Rhode Island State College of Education. Anthony Ferrara, United States Rubber Co. Nancy Ferrara, Berkshire Manufacturing Co., Warren. Joseph Ferreira, United States Army. Alice Garvin, Collins Aikman Corp. Joseph George, Boston University. Carmela Giordano, Maisano Oil Co. Margaret Guevremont, New England Tel. Tel. Co., Bristol. Elizabeth Lima, New England Tel. Tel. Co., Bristol. Charles Lombardi, Crown Fastener Corp. Anthony Maciel, Maciel Upholstering Co., Bristol. John Maisano, Providence College. Illario Marino, United States Rubber Co. Anthony Marshall, United States Rubber Co. Marguerite Marshall, New England Tel. Tel. Co., Bristol. Carmela Mascena, Hairdresser, Newport. John Mattes, Collins Aikman Corp. Richard McGinn, United States Army. Martha Miller, Mrs. John Lima, Bristol. David Mirabassi, Central High School, Prov. John Moren, United States Marines. Antonetta Murgo, United States Rubber Co. Mary Nappi, Collins Aikman Corp. Beatrice Nero, New England Tel. Tel. Co., Bristol. Mary Oliver, United States Rubber Co. Albert Osterberg, United States Army. Mary Pacheco, Andrade’s Insurance Co. Rose Palma, Bristol Manufacturing Corp. Mary Prezioso, B. W. Wall Insurance Co. Anne Ramos, Dr. Denby’s Office. Mathilda Rebello, Social Welfare Dept. State House. Laureno Rodrigues, .R I. State College. Helena Romano, Mrs. John Lima, Portsmouth. Anthony Santulli, Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. Lucia Saviano, Bryant Colleke. Mary Scolaro, Collins Aikman Corp. Mary Lou Serbst, Newport Hospital School of Nursing. Arthur Sherman, Collins Aikman Corp. Barbara Shusman, R. I. State College. Agnes Silva, Rhee Elastic Co., Warren. Lorraine Silvia, Collins Aikman Corp. Joseph Sousa, Boston College. Theresa Sousa, New England Tel. Tel. Co., Bristol. Viola Sylvia, Silverman Bros., Providence. Louise Texeira, Carr Manufacturing Corp. Richard Torrey, Clark Howe, Prov. Thomas Vaccaro, Central High School, Prov. Francis Velleca, Boston College. Mary Elizabeth Vermette, R. I. State College. Margaret Viera, Bayview Avenue, Bristol. Saverio Vitello, Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. Estelle Vona, United States Rubber Co. James Martin, Outlet Co., Providence. Lionel Mello, Rhee Elastic Co., Warren. Louis Stanzione, Samson College, New York. Bento Cairrao, Collins Aikman Corp. Frank De Luca, Brown University. CLASS OF 1947 Alfano, Josephine, Bristol Manufacturing Co. Andrade, Angela, Collins Aikman Corp. Arruda, Edward, U. S. Coast Guard Depot, Bristol. 65 August, Lawrence, Crown Fastener Corp. Bailey, Theresa, Federal Products Corp., Prov. Office. Battcher, Barbara, Rhode Island Hospital Training School for Nurses. Beauregard, Conrad, Franklin Street Garage. Bisbano, Ennis, R. I. College of Education. Botelho, Otilia, Truesdale Hospital School of Nursing. Bottomley, Mary, New England Tel. Tel. Co., Bristol. Bottomley, Sarah, New England Tel Tel. Co., Bristol. Bullock, Frances, Mrs. Harold Pedley, Bristol. Burke, James, R. I. State College. Cabral, Anthony, R. I. State College. Cabral, Lydia, New England Tel Tel. Co., Bristol. Cabral, Roger, Franklin Printing Co., Bristol. Cadima, Mary, Crown Fastener Corp. Camara, Mary, Office, Turks Head Bldg., Prov. Campanella, Barbara, Bryant College. Cardoza, Mary, R. I. Hospital School of Nursing. Carmone, Louise, Crown Fastener Corp. Carreira, John, Francis Trucking Co. Carreira, Mary, Suzman’s Department Store. Carreiro, Ida, Bryant College. Carvalho, Cecelia, Carr Manufacturing Corp. Castro, Jesse, Manny’s Grille. Castro, John, Collins Aikman Corp. Castro, Joseph, R. I. State College. Celone, James, Bryant College. Ciociola, John, Aiello Coccio Construction. Cirillo, Louis, Collins Aikman Corp. Cordeiro, Artmeizia, Well Made Dress Co., Warren. Correia, Mary, Carr Manufacturing Corp. Dennis, Anthony, Denny's Cleansers, Bristol. DePasquale, Philip, National College of Chiropractic, Chicago. Dias, Cecelia, Bristol Mfg. Corp. Digati, Joseph, S. E. Raines Co., Warren. Diodati, Henry, R. I. State College, Kingston. Dober, Eric, R. I. State College. Doran, Eileen, Crown Fastener Corp. Dunbar, Elizabeth, U. S. Rubber Co. Dunbar, Florence, Industrial Trust Co., Bristol. Estrella, John, Carr Mfg. Corp. Federico, Henry, Model Grocery, Bristol. Ferreira, Anna, R. I. State College, Kingston. Fusco, James, Brown University. Garvin, Christine, Berkshire Manufacturing (Office). Gifford, Marie, Outlet Company. Goulart, Frances, R. I. Academy of Hairdressing, Prov. Gray, Ella, Truesdale Hospital School of Nursing. Greer, Elizabeth, Office of Episcopal Diocese, Prov. Kerr, Norman, R. I. College of Education. Leahy, Joseph, Collins Aikman Corp. Lemaire, Eleanor, Sargent College, Cambridge, Mass. Machado, Walter, Wardwell Lumber Co. Maisano, Louis, Maisano Oil Co. Medeiros, Mary, Bryant College. Meiggs, Martha, Collins Aikman Corp. Migliori, Esther, Bryant College. Miranda, Richard, Collins Aikman Corp. Moran, Dorothy, Collins Aikman Corp. Nastri, Ralph, Bristol Mfg. Corp. Oliver, Geraldine, Johnson Wales Business School. Pacheco, Alice, Bristol Mfg. Corp. Palma, Mary, Bristol Mfg. Corp. Perry, Anne, Laboratory Institute of Merchandise, N. Y. Perry, Elizabeth, R. I. College of Education. Proto, Helen, State House, Prov. Raiola, Domenic, Providence College. Raiola, Marjorie, R. I. Hospital School of Nursing. Rego, Ethel, Crown Mfg. Corp. Remieres, Elizabeth, R. I. Hospital School of Nursing. Rinaldi, Anna, Collins Aikman Corp. Rubino, Michael, Carr Mfg. Corp. Sansone, Louise, Post-Graduate, Colt. Saviano, Lucy, Mrs. Ernest Frederick, Bristol. Scolaro, Rose, Woolworth’s, Warren. Seamans, Shirley, Boston Store, Prov. Silvia, Albert, Collins Aikman Corp. Silvia, Arthur, Collins Aikman Corp. Silvia, Lillian, R. I. Academy of Hairdressing. Smith, Claire, Dr. Clark’s, Bristol. Soldano, Rose, Crown Fastener Corp. Sousa, Henry, Smith’s, Bristol. Sousa, John, Parker Mill, Warren. Steen, Samuel, Suffolk Medical School. Teixeira, Lydia, Mrs.. Joseph Federico. Travers, Hilda, Crown Fastener Corp. Travers, Lydia, Collins Aikman Corp. Travers, Edward, R. I. College of Education. Town, Sanford, Rhode Island State College. Tuplin, John, Boston University. Usher, Gladys, R. I. College of Education. Vaccaro, Roselyn, New England Tel. Tel. Office, Bristol. Vargas, Joseph, Collins Aikman Corp. Viera, Eleanor, Truesdale Hospital of Nursing. Williams, Robert, R. I. State College. 66 67 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In September, 1947, the ambitious Sophomore Class returned to school ready to accept another year of tasks and pleasures that awaited them as full pledged Juniors. As Sophomores they were active in most school activities and made a tremendous success of the Sophomore Hop. The Sophomores elected the following officers: President Frank Fojo Vice-President Louis Tortorice Secretary Saverio Mancieri Treasurer Irene Bruscato As Juniors they never failed in lending their staunch support at athletic games, school dances and all other activities. The Junior Prom, one of those “never to be forgotten” times, was held cn April 16th and was the greatest event of the entire year. With much wisdom, the Juniors elected the following officers: President Anthony DeMeo Vice-President Frank Bruno Secretary Jeanette Pivin Treasurer Patricia Pagnano Eexecutive Committee: Frank Fojo, Paul Bullock, Barbara Remieres, Peggy Leahy, Peter Grimo, Michael Flynn. After two successful years they are looking forward to coming back as full fledged Seniors. 68 JEANETTE PIVIN “49 JUNIOR COLLEGE PREPARATORY AND GENERAL 69 JUNIOR HOMEMAKING AND INDUSTRIAL ARTS SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On April 8, 1948, the Sophomore Class met to elect the following officers: President Louis Murgo Vice-President Joseph Cabral Secretary Theresa Cavallaro Treasurer Barbara Garvey Robert Jordan, Joseph Malloy and Evo Alexandre were elected to the Executive Committee. Their first big event, the Sophomore Hop, was held on May 28, 1948. 70 THERESA CAVALLARO -50 wammm SOPHOMORE COLLEGE PREPARATORY AND GENERAL 71 SOPHOMORE HOMEMAKING AND INDUSTRIAL ARTS 72 f.T i A (-1 i r - . '■ A 5si PASS Hi5 DAYS m THAT WHEREIN HIS SKUA IS GREATEST-PROPERTIUS ■ • ■v 73 STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT COUNCIL The first meeting of the Student Council was held on December 3, 1947. Nominations were made and the following officers were elected: President Manuel Janario Vice-President Valentine Verna Secretary Mary Mello Representatives: Richard Rene, Marion Maisano, Eleanor Perry, Frank Fojo, Michael Morra, Dorothy Travers, Dolores Vargas, Louis Murgo, Richard Bisbano, Charles Alexander, Joseph Viscione. The Student Council is composed of five seniors, four juniors, three sophomores and two freshmen who represent each home room. The constitution of the previous year was retained and states as its purpose to promote school activities, develop a respect for school property, set up auxiliary student organization, and provide for the general wetlfare of of the student body. Under the guidance of Mr. Securo, faculty advisor, this organization has been active throughout the school year conducting assemblies, sponsoring dances, and supervising the cafeterias. It has tried in every way to improve student activities and correct any difficulty that might come up. 74 MARY MELLO DON'T TAKE MY PENNY' On December 17 and 18, our many-talented senior class presented a play, “Don’t Take My Penny” in Guiteras auditorium. This production concerned the trials and tribulations of Penny Pringle, a stage-struck teen-age girl whose greatest ambition is to play the part of “Dimity West” in the movie version of a best seller “Stars in Her Hair,” the author of which is touring the country to find the ideal girl for the heroine. She is aided and abetted in her plans by her scatter-brained mother, her stodgy father, her sister, who is not without dramatic ambitions of her own, her farm-minded brother, her resolute grandmother, friends, male and female, models, a French designer, a producer, the maid, and—the author himself! The play provided two very entertaining evenings—both for the participants and the audience and left the Class of ’48 feeling very happy about the whole thing. The cast in order of appearance was: Sally ... Norman Porter Penny Pringle Caleb Pringle Mark Pringle Mavis Pringle Lydia Pringle Joanna Kerry Greg Gram Monsieur Henri Claire Elsie Lucile Harrison Day Leonora Medeiros Richard Belmore Ruth Benson Victor Formisano Howard Brelsford Mary Lee Cantwell Jeanette Lemaire Anne St. Germain John Price Robert Richards Patricia Warren Michael Surgento Marcia Bickford Eleanor Perry Marian Maisano Aaron Usher 75 MARIANNE” On April 1 and 2, the senior class, showing the musical side of its many talents, presented a gay and tuneful operetta, “Marianne.” The story concerned a young girl who, on her forthcoming twenty-first birthday, was to inherit an emerald mine in Alguara, the country in which she lives. The girl, Marianne, and her American friend, Mabel, are surprised by the arrival of a group of young American engineers on the very day of Marianne's birthday. They have come to build a dam and are asked to join the party. Marianne and an engineer, A1 Carter, fall in love immediately and Mabel finds another engineer, Johnny O’Shea, is an old college friend. Complications arise, however, when A1 is framed by Ramon de Trava, a bank olficial who wishes to marry Marianne for her money. He is aided in this skullduggeiy by Marianne’s butler—a forger. The plot is revealed by the smart detective worn of Mabel and Johnny and all ends happily in a burst of song. The cast of characters: Marianne del Monsara Irene Hardie Mabel Theresa Del Piano Marguerita Mary Mello Marco Calan Matthew Principe A1 Carter Richard Rene Johnny O’Shea Anthony Nunes Ramon de Trava Russell Cole Senor de Monsara John Anderton Pancho Frank Gaglia Pedro Arnold Sylvia ALGUARAN GIRLS: Anne St. Germain, Winifred Weber, Mary Lee Cantwell, Ruth Benson, Dolores Cabral, Patricia Simmons, Lorrain , Burke, Mary Terra, Theresa Stanzione, Beverly King, Philomena Vescera, Jenny Ruggeiro, Irene Martelly, Rose Millemaggi, Lucy Armilotto, Anna Lombardi, Hilda Garafa, Amelia Botelho, Theresa Procopio, Hilda Costa, Lydia Duarte, Margaret De Lima, Julia Alves, Louise Arpaia and Lillian Dias. ALGUARAN MEN: Edmund Costa, Seth Pauli, Charles Marshall, John Sousa, Richard Belmore, Manuel Janario, Paul Stanzione and Joseph Sousa. Specialty numbers: Seiiorita Cortez, soloist Barbara Newman Senor Gomez, pianist Victor Formisano Seiiorita Lucille Lucille Jamiel and Seiior Michael, dancers Michael Surgento Senor Golanda, accordionist Anthony Anania William Topazio designed the scenery. 76 PRINCIPLES JUNIOR FRENCH CLUB JUNIOR FRENCH CLUB At the first meeting of the Junior French Club, the officers were elected as follows: Patricia Pagnano President Louis Sousa Vice-President Marjorie Parshley Secretary William Troiano Treasurer The second meeting commenced with the singing of the Marseilles, the French national anthem. Barbara Campbell played “Because” and later accompanied Annmary Church who sang “Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup.” The musical program concluded with Carl De Luca playing a medley of tunes. The meeting adjourned after everyone had participated in the game. Twenty Questions. When this group met again, Joyce Ferreira sang Serenade” by Franz Schubert and Carl De Luca once more entertained everyone by playing several melodies on the piano. Also post cards with scenes of Paris on them were shown on the opaque projector. MARJORIE PARSHLEY 11A 78 SOPHOMORE FRENCH CLUB SPRING For once again the time has come When summer knocks on Earth’s great door, When winter’s work is gladly done, And spring in joy arrives once more. A sigh arises o’er the field. The robin gayly begins to sing, The warm-bathed buds begin to yield. And birds herald a song of spring. The world transformed begins to wake; The flowers bow to the radiant sun, The lilies rest upon the lake, The long imprisoned streams now run. The people of the earth now sing Warm breezes blow when day is done. In towers long silent bells now ring. The earth rejoices for spring has come. Victor Formisano LEAVE ME NEVER The road was long and narrow, But I followed it with determination. A tree, greenleafed, harbored a sparrow And other birds, with discrimination. Why has my love forlorned me Who has offered him love and contentment? Why does my heart grow hungry For him, who shows only resentment? Yes, I follow the road to its ending, And bitterness soon will be sweetness, The future of my life impending, Till I enter that House with discreetness. I have come to the door of salvation To become bonded, and never may sever From Him. who has brought the revelation Of piety, which will leave me never. IRENE HARDIE Commercial 12c 79 BAND THE BAND The band played for most of the football games this year, and for the Memorial Day Parade. Several of the members participated in the All State Concert. The members are: Seniors: Mary Arruda, John Price, Joseph Furtado, Edmund Costa, Ruth Benson. Juniors: Joseph Caromile, Beverly Hill, Janyce Megathlin, Dorothy Travers. Sophomores: Lorraine Sylvia, Ernest Calandra, Joseph Cabral, Charles Alexandre, Joseph LaFazia. Twirlers Lucy Jamiel, Cecelia Brunelli, Evelyn Borges, Jean Dunbar. 80 «0R7 81 A. A. COUNCIL AND CHEERLEADERS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION A large group of interested students attended the organization meeting of the Athletic Association. Mr. Carl T. Carlson, Faculty Advisor, was in charge of the election. The following officers were elected: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Senior Representative Junior Representative Sophomore Representative Richard K. Belmore Frank Bruno Leonora Medeiros Theresa Del Piano Jean Vermette Victor Formisano James Velleca Robert Arruda The am .al All Sports Banquet and Dance was held on January 17. Mr. Wilfred Hamill, President of the School Committee, and Mr. Fitzgerald were the honored guests. This event was a great success. Several assemblies were held during the three sport seasons for the purpose of honoring the athletes with miniature footballs, letters and emblems. The association cooperated in collecting tickets at all the games and officiating at the rallies. Honorable mention is bestowed upon the cheerleaders who conducted themselves with vim and vitality at all the games. LEONORA MEDEIROS 82 FOOTBALL TEAM FOOTBALL A quick glance at Colt’s record, 4 wins, 5 defeats, one tie, might lead one to conclude that they possessed a mediocre team with an impotent attack. But a deeper inquiry would show this to be untrue. Two of the five defeats were handed Colt by teams from Class B. Two more decisions went to Class C squads who enjoyed one of the best seasons in several years. The other loss was a stunning upset by near-by Barrington. A resume of the season follows: Sept. 20—Rogers, a class B entry, showed their class by presenting a 13-0 setback to Colt High. A thrilling 80-yard run by Gil Sheffield of the Vikings accounted for one of the 6-pointers. This was the first and final encounter for Dick Rene, quarterback, who was absent for the remainder of the season because of injuries. Sept. 27—Colt 0, West Warwick 13. The Bristol aggregation dominated first half play in this game against another Class B team and literally pushed the West Warwick squad all over the field but it failed to produce a point. Both Volley scores came in the final period, the first on the initial play of the quarter from the 19-yard stripe where the ball was placed after a 15-yard penalty nullified a previous score. The second point producer was the result of a pass interception a minute from the closing whistle. Sept. 30—On this date the B. S. H. S. took part in the School Football Injury Benefit Round Robin at Cranston Stadium. The Colt-Central La Salle-Westerly foursome defeated the Burrillville-Cranston Mount Pleasant-Woonsocket combination but the Bristol boys lost their personal duel with Class A Cranston, 13-0. Oct. 4—Colt subdued its first Class C foe in a thrilling game which saw East Greenwich leading at half time, 2-0. But in the third quarter, “Gut” Topazio ran from the 39 to the 10 then scored the first Bristol T.D. on the following play. The second tally was chalked up by sophomore Lou Murgo. Anania place-kicked the 83 extra point to put the unlucky 13 in the Colt column for the first time in four starts. Oct. 11—Colt was shut out, 18-0, in a floodlight encounter by the DeLaSalle squad in many a season. This was one of the few games in which Colt was really outplayed but Bruno, Murgo and Anania were outstanding in a losing battle. Oct. 18—The Bristol lads capitalized on four intercepted passes by Murgo (2), Topazio and Principe and swamped South Kingstown, 25-0. The Colt scores were results of two Murgo to De Meo passes, and runs by Bruno and Principe. Velleca rushed for the odd point. The Colt line, especially Anderton, Schinigoi and Nunes, showed its prowess in this exciting clash. Oct. 21—T.D.s by Riley of St. Raphael B. Team and De Meo concluded a tightly fought contest in a 6-6 tie. The scoring pass was overshadowed by the previous play in which Mancieri made a spectacular snare of a Murgo 40-yard forward. The Saint’s score was the result of a blocked kick recovered in the Bristol end zone. Nov. 1—Colt trampled its next victim, North Kingstown, 21-0. In the second quarter, a 15-yard Murgo to De Meo pass accounted for the first T.D. An intercepted pass a moment later led to the second score registered by Principe on a 30-yard pass and run play from Topazio. In the final period, Murgo crossed the goal line from the 10. Anania (2), and De Meo accounted for the extra points. Val Verna did some fine running but two of his longest runs were nullified by penalties. Nov. 8—The Green and White sneaked by its ancient rival Warren, 7-0, the score coming on a 13-yard jaunt by Principe, climaxing an 80-yard drive. Anania converted the seventh point. Bruno played his finest game of the campaign, running hard and far. Colt edged the Redskins in statistics, 10 first downs to 6, 1 of 10 aerials completed to their 1 of 5. Bad weather and a muddy field hindered the teams from playing their best brand. Nov. 15—Colt bowed to the favored, championship Burrillville eleven, 19-0. Colt fought a brilliant battle but the Broncos were superior in all respects. The first half was a nip and tuck affair ending in a 6-0 decision in a final minute tally. Colt, less spirited upon their return to the field, yielded 13 more points. Although the Colt passing and running attack was not too effective, the whole squad played their best which was all that was asked of them. Nov. 27—Barrington handed Colt a surprising 18-6 Turkey Day upset. The Colt team, bewildered and astounded, found themselves on the short end of an 18-0 count at intermission. The Colts, however, found themselves in the second half and played as expected but the only score that they were able to produce was a six-pointer by Topazio who crossed the goal standing up after catching a Murgo pass. The game ended just as the Bristol eleven began to roll. Seniors who played their last game are Ant Anania Bill Topazio, Jack Anderton, Matt Principe, Ant Nunes, Andy Sicignano and Dick Rene. By WILLIAM TOPAZIO 84 BASKETBALL TEAM BASKETBALL This year’s basketball team is rated as one of the best, if not “the” best ever to come to Colt High. Its impressive record of 21 wins, 1 defeat, excluding play-off encounters, speaks for itself. The Bristol boys went undefeated in league competition. In its debut at Boston Garden, it walloped a fairly strong St. John’s Prep quintet, 43-32. The only loss in the Colt schedule was to a Class B team, Rogers, which they defeated in a previous engagement, 57-53. The toughest battle of the year was fought at Barrington. The close struggle ended 48-47, Colt being victorious. The high scoring, fast breaking Colts racked up scores ranging from 34 to 91, averaging more than 70 points per game. It was the first time, also, that a Colt aggregation was victorious in a playoff engagement under the present system. In the first game of the playoffs, the Colts nipped Hope 47-43. The star studded first quintet of Ant De Meo, Lou Murgo, Dick Rene, Sav Mancieri and Jack Anderton together with such capable replacements as Frank Fojo, Bil Topazio, Ant Anania, Val Verna, Lou Sousa, Matt Principe and Joe Russo represented Bristol in a grand way. They were true sports, on and off the court, whether they won or lost. The 1947-1948 Colt High Basketball team set quite a record to be upheld by succeeding teams. This quintet has achieved sublime heights as can be readily seen by the record. Colt opened the season with a 66-36 victory over its Alumni and then won three more before dropping a decision to Rogers, 36-45. on the latter’s home court. An 87-48 swamping at Coventry put the Bristolians back on the winning road upon which they stayed to the end of the season. Colt breezed through the schedule with very little trouble, the only real battle being that with Barrington. On March 4th, Colt emerged as victors for the first time in playoff competition but then dropped decisions to La Salle, tourney finalists, and De LaSalle. But these two defeats by Class A squads is not nearly striking enough to mar the hard work, perfect teamwork and good spirit of the Colt team which resulted in the ultimate achievement of a marvelous record and of good sportsmanship. 85 BASEBALL TEAM BASEBALL The Colt squad boasted some of the best material in the “C” bracket but several early season losses knocked them out of contention for the suburban crown. Coach Artie Pansa had a good nucleus to work with including such hopefuls as Frank Bruno, Ant Matrone, Ant Anania, Dick Rene and Lou Murgo. The loss of Sav Mancieri, ace flinger, because of illness was a great blow to the Green and White. The brightest spot of the baseball campaign was a defeat handed to a strong Warren nine who were finalists in last year’s playoffs, and state champion of the two previous years, which proved that the Colt team was worthy of some praise though they bowed to several inferior teams. 86 COLT BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1947-48 Fri., December 12 Alumni 66 36 Mon., December 15 Rhode Island Deaf 91 36 Fri., December 19 Rogers 57 53 Tues., December 23 At South Kingstown 45 26 Sat., December 27 At Rogers 36 45 Fri., January 2 At Coventry 87 48 Tues., January 6 North Kingstown 68 54 Fri., January 9 Lockwood 83 46 Tues., January 13 At Warren 59 29 Fri., January 16 Cumberland 76 34 Tues., January 20 St. John's Prep (at Boston Garden) 43 32 Fri., January 23 Barrington 34 23 Tues., January 27 East Greenwhich 66 44 Fri., January 30 At Rhode Island Deaf 79 33 Tues., February 3 Coventry 72 45 Fri., February 6 At North Kingstown 56 42 Tues., February 10 At Lockwood 72 41 Fri., February 13 Warren 60 37 Tues., February 17 At Cumberland 72 62 Fri., February 20 South Kingstown 68 36 Tues., February 24 At Barrington 48 47 Fri., February 27 At East Greenwich 78 33 March 4 Hope — State Playoffs 47 43 March 12 La Salle 24 59 March 13 De Lasalle 62 71 87 GYM TEAM 88 VOLLEYBALL AND BASKETBALL TEAM 89 Eininiw nni iiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiic3iiiiv p ACKNOWLEDGEMENT | The Students of the Class of 1948, Bristol Senior High School, Bristol, Rhode Island, at this time wish to extend their sincere thanks and ap- § predation to those whose co-operation and assistance have made possible the publication of THE GREEN WHITE, and also to all other friends who in 1 any manner contributed to the success of our school yearbook. —The Board of Editors • ,|||UIIII|||||||ICJill||||||||ICjllllllllllliC3IIIHIIIIIIini 00 91 ......................................... m....... in....n....mm...mi...in..min.mwniiwiiiiiiin.............mnmniiiiHM THE GREEN AND WHITE ADVERTISEMENTS Our compliments to the Class of 1948, one of the finest we have ever been privileged to photograph. 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