Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

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iJljemnrabtIta “To get thine ends, lay bashfulness aside; Who feares to aske, doth teach to be deny’d ' JOHN EDWARD BALL “Jack” College Course Class Treasurer 2-3; Varsity Football 2-3-4; Varsity Baseball 2-4; Interclass Football 1; Interclass Baseball 1-3; Tau Sigma 3; Junior Prom Committee; History Circle; Interclass Hockey 4. “A blush is beautiful but sometimes incon- venient.” ELVIRA ANN BATTISTA “Vee” “Cherry” “Hans” College Course Musical Comedy 1-2; Junior Prom Committee; Photography Club; Le Cercle Francais; History Circle; A. A.; E. K. Club. “Seeing only what is fair, Sipping only what is sweet.” LENORA MARIE BATTISTA “Lee” “Fritz” Commercial Course Musical Comedy 1; Junior Prom Committee; Junior Dance Committee; E. K. Club; Le Cercle Francais; History Circle; A. A. 22

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iimorabtlta “Andy” doesn’t believe in studying too hard or worrying about her marks. Perhaps this accounts for her brilliant (??) recitations in U. S. History. Cather- ine is, however, quite an accomplished artist. She can sketch very accurately and beautifully. One of her most outstanding accomplishments is her ability to sketch profiles. “Caddy” claims her testimonials have not arrived as yet, but her classmates expected her to get one in drawing. Can she draw??? No one else can draw like her. Her future plans are not quite fu.ly decided, but she thinks she would like to be a nurse. Whatever you undertake, Catherine, it is with the best wishes for Success from the class of 1934. Here is our High School Galli-Curci. If you care to confirm this statement, look up the cast in any of the musical programs given by the High School in the last few years and “Dot’s” name will appear in every one of them. Quite a few of us are ignorant of the fact that Dot used to play the violin very well. She’s given it up now and has turned her attention to her voice. I’m sure if we happen to go to New York in future years we may see Dot standing before a large and appreciative audience at Radio City rendering some famous opera. But whatever it is or wherever you go, Dot, you can have no doubts but that your Class of ’34 wishes you success and happiness. Here, folks, is Paul “Spitzy” Baer, one of the small boys in our class, but don’t let his size mislead you. For, hasn’t someone said, “Good things come in small packages”? “Spitzy” is a happy-go-lucky and carefree lad, but just watch him change into a serious individual when called upon to recite. “Spitzy” is a musician and plays the guitar rather well. Paul is also an athlete and specializes in basketball which he plays with the Biltmores. He has also played on his class teams in both baseball and football. At times “Spitzy” appears bashful but, however, let us assure you it is only skin deep. At present Paul is undecided as to what he will do after graduation. Per- haps he will continue his education. We hope so. The class of ’34 surely wishes him luck in whatever he does. 21

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m morabtlta “Give it to him”; how many times have we heard those words come from the mouth of “Jackie” Ball? “Jackie” probably doesn’t realize it, ' but it is his favorite saying. Many times have we heard him yell that very famous utterance in the heat of a football game for indeed “Jack” is a fine athlete. We who have played on the same teams as he, know him to be a fighter — a hard player. In football and baseball “Jackie” is outstanding. “Jack” is also wont to “trip the lights,” so to speak, and we often see him burning up shoe leather on the smooth surface of the Armory on Friday nights. Now here’s a secret, whisper it: “Jack” tells us that he hopes to go to Prep school in the fall. But it is a deep, dark secret. Well, we hope you do “Jack” and good luck to you, old man. When the song, “Is My Face Red,” was written, “Cherry” must have been the inspiration, for she is noted for her inconvenient blush. This fact, however, does not mean that she is a shy girl, for on the contrary she has a very dynamic per- sonality. Just ask any of her teachers. “Vee” always sees the sunny side of everything. When she laughs, or rather roars, at a joke, the four walls resound with an echo. Her presence in a class- room meant that there would surely be fun there. Elvira hasn’t definitely decided what she will do after graduation, but is con- sidering journalism. We are all sure she will make good. Her ever witty, cheer- ful and kind disposition has certainly made her a great friend of the class of ’34, who wish her the best of luck and success. And here we have the other member of the “Hans and Fritz” corporation. The majority of their classmates can’t distinguish one from the other. The corpora- tion has quite a time answering the question, “Which are you, Lenora or Elvira?” “Lee” has often considered going to the school committee and have them install an elevator for the use of the Senior class. Those who have accompanied her up those long stairs, will well remember her many complaints. “Fritz” has no faith whatever in the proverb “Silence is golden,” as anyone who had the luck to sit near her during any class will testify. As for her future, “Lee” has decided to take up the art of hairdressing and we all are sure that she will be a great success in her chosen profession. 1034 23