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

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DONALD LLOYD SMITH, JR. “Don” — College Preparatory “His conduct still right with his argument wrong.” Favorite Pastime: Swimming; Ambition: Electrical Engineer; Pet Saying: “Lea go already.” Baseball 10, 11, 12; French Club 10. Vice-President 11; Yearbook 12; Pegasus 11. 12; Class Play 12; A.A. 10. 11, 12. I. Donald Smith, hereby bequeath to my kid brothers. Doug and Dwight, my ability to argue with my teachers and keep a smile. “Howdy-doody . . . neat dresser . . . with John and Jimmy . . . Adolf. JOHN JOSEPH SOUSA “Jack” — College Preparatory “Hold the fort! I’m coming.” Favorite Pastime: Swimmine; Ambition: Chemist; Pet Saying: “Wait a minute.” French Club 10. President 11; Gym Team 10, 11, 12; Yearbook 12; Pegasus 11. 12; A.A. 10. 11. 12. I. John Sousa, do hereby bequeath to Robert Dennis my ability to be caught by a certain principal who is always in the right place at the wrong time. Toot . . . homework fiend . . . the laugh . . . the Chevey ... with Don and Jim. JOHN USHER “Johnny” — College Preparatory “I preach not the doctrine of ignoble ease but the doctrine of strenuous life” Favorite Pastime: Playing or watching sport events; Ambition: To be happy and successful; Pet Saying: “I don’t want to commit myself.” Football 10. 11; Baseball 10. 11. 12; French Club 10, 11; Student Council 10. I. John Usher, hereby bequeath to my brother. Bob, the right to be the “gun” of the school in Class League Basketball. Greek . . . the farm . . . quiet . . . big lunches. JANICE LEE SOUZA “Jan” — Commercial “No limits but the sky.” Favorite Pastime: Being with Lee; Ambition: U. S. Air Force; Pet Saying: “Pll get lunch now.” Basketball 10. 11. 12; Baseball 10. 11. 12; Hockey 10. 11. 12; Volleyball 10. 11. 12; Gym Exhibition 10. 11. 12; Band 10. 11. 12; Commercial Club 12; Stamp Girl 10. 11. I, Janice Souza, do hereby bequeath to Evelyn Menezes five inches of my height so as to get by the guards when she plays basketball. Make good use of them. Athletic . . . tall . . . with Bev . . . the Coast Guard . . . with Lee. JOSEPH J. VELLECA “Joe” — College Preparatory “Ask me no questions. I’ll tell you no fibs.” Favorite Pastime: Going out Friday nights; Ambition: To retire at 30 and live till 90; Pet Saying: “Come on, you Guys.” French Club 10, 11; Senior Class Play. I, Joe Velleca, do hereby bequeath to the Junior boys my ability to talk to teachers with a kind, considerate and understanding tone of voice. Quiet . . . paper boy . . . argumentative .. . witty. 27

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BEVERLY ANNE SERPA “Bev” — Commercial “So we’ll go no more aroving.” Favorite Pastime: Gym; Ambition: To be a success in life; Pet Saying: “Oh. Gee!” Baseball 10. 11; Volleyball 10. 11, 12; Hockey 12; Commercial Club 12; Majorette 11. 12; Gym Exhibition 10. 11. I, Beverly Serpa. do hereby bequeath to Margaret Cruz the privilege of being the 5th girl to wear Cookie’s bracelet and having him tell you so. I was the 2nd! Coast Guard . . . mischievous . . . Janice . . . Joe . . . good sport LORRAINE ANN SILVIA “Lorry” — Commercial “Of a disposition happy and gay.” Favorite Pastime: Dancing; Ambition; Private Secretary; Pet Saying: “Let me clue you.” Executive Committee 10. Treasurer 12; Glee Club 11; A.A. 12; Junior Red Cross 12; Commercial Club Vice-President 12. I, Lorraine Silvia, do hereby bequeath to Frances Terra a book of rules and regulations on “How To Be a Senior.” Curly black hair . . . interest in males . . . laughing . . . cute manner. 26 CECILIA SILVIA “Cecil” — Commercial “Swing around sorrow, cast away care.” Favorite Pastime: With the girls; Ambition: To be successful; Pet Saying: “Hey. I.ady!” Volleyball 10, 11; Baseball 10, 11; Basketball 10. 11; Hockey 10, 11. 12; Jr. Red Cross 12; Commercial Club, President 12. I. Cecilia Silvia, do hereby bequeath to Miss Bullock my fingernails to put on exhibition as a proof that one can type with long fingernails. Smart . . . argumentive . . . tall . . . intellectual . . . quiet manner. EMILY SIMMONS “Em” — Commercial “Heart on her lips, and soul within her eyes.” Favorite Pastime: With Louie; Ambition: To go to hairdressing school; Pet Saying: “What a riot!” Cheerleader 10, 11. 12; Usherette 11; Glee Club 11; Attendance Girl 12; Jr. Red Cross 12; A.A. 10, 11. 12; Commercial Club, Secretary 12. I. Emily Simmons, hereby bequeath to Marcia Murgo my seat in the second row on the bus when going to out-of-town games. Neat dresser ... with Louie . . . shy . . . blushes . . . nice. EDWARD SILVIA “Ed” — Commercial “Truest friend and noblest foe.” Favorite Pastime: Dartmouth Avenue; Ambition: President of a large firm; Pet Saying: Have faith and confidence in yourself and you will always succeed. Football 11. 12; Gym team 10, 11. 12; Commercial Club 12. I, Edward Silvia, do hereby bequeath to Tony Nastri my hair to keep his head warm during the football season. Quiet manner . . . Delores . . . Athletic . . . that build.

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BARBARA ANN VENTO “Bobbie — Commercial “Alas! A low voice full of care.” Favorite Pastime: County Cleaners; Ambition: To go out with Bob; Pet Saying: “Oh. prunes!” Hockey 10, 11; Basketball 10, 11; Baseball 10. 11; Volleyball 10, 11; Jr. Red Cross 12; Commercial Club 12. I. Bobbie Vento, do hereby bequeath to Julie Cavalho my pony tail; too bad it won’t be the same color. Pony tail . . . friendly . . . with the teachers . . . interest in a Warren boy. MARY ANN VENTURA “Mary Ann” — Household Arts “People who make no noise are dangerous.” Favorite Pastime: At Buffington’s; Ambition: Dress Designer. Office Girl 10, 11; Usherette 11; Elected to McCall’s Fashion Teen Board 1955-1956. I. Mary Ann Ventura, do hereby bequeath to a certain teacher my job at Buffington’s so she can watch the New| ort bus pass by. Quiet . . . neat . . . long hair . . . enjoys her work . . . tiny figure KENNETH J. VIERA “Kenny” — General “What shall I do with all the days and hours?” Favorite Pastime: Cruising; Ambition: To he a success; Pet Saying: “Oh, Yea!” Portuguese Club 10. I, Kenny Viera, do hereby bequeath to Raul Olivera one front hum| er and one straight headlight. Just until the next crack up, that is! Quiet manner . . . that smile . . . with Henry . , . friendly. JOHN L. WHITE “Johnny” — General “Little man. what now?” Favorite Pastime: 82 High Street; Ambition: Electrician; Pet Saying: “No kiddin’” Portuguese Club 10, 11, 12; A.A. 12; First Aid 10. 12. I, John W’hite. do hereby bequeath to Mr. Carlson and all future Chemistry students a First Aid Kit. Believe me. you’ll need it! W'itty . . . laughing . . . Gail . . . Driver training . . . Reserves. • ‘ 1 - .v. r •. .•' '•V % .V . ; ' • •- • a : •. : • V 28