Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

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il mnrabtlta “She was quite studious so it seemed, Wise, fair-spoken, and esteemed.” ROSE ANN BOYDACK “Rosie” College Course Le Cercle Francais; Musical Comedy 3; Junior Prom Committee; Honorary Member of Clinton Historical Society; Senior Show Committee. “O what may man within him hide Though angel on the outward side!” JOHN JOSEPH BRODERICK “Buff” College Course Science Club 1; Interclass Football 1; Var- sity Football 2-3-4; Interclass Track 1-3; Junior Marshal; Junior Prom Committee; Se- nior Show; “Radio Review”; Student Member of the Athletic Council; Tau Sigma; History Circle; Senior Reception Committee; Assistant Editor-in-Chief of the Class Book. “My eyes make pictures when they are shut.” EDWARD SACKEY BROWN “Ponzi” “Brownie” General Course Interclass Basketball 2; German Club 3-4; History Circle; Junior Prom Committee. 24

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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

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il morabtUa Were we limited to one word in describing Rose that word would surely be — Generous, Rose was always willing to lend a hand to her classmates who in some way or other failed to get their homework done. A few were fortunate enough to listen to Rose warble off “Virgil,” and we have to admit she breaks all records. If there were a catalogue of those on whom smile the goddess of wisdom, Rose would well deserve the honor which she now enjoys; she would be the first to protest at being called smart, but she is, in the highest sense of the word. But better still she has been an admirable friend, winning our admiration and attracting our friendship. Rose has chosen nursing as her profession; losing her will be a source of re- gret but we wish her success in what she undertakes. “Buff”, “The Buff”, “Big Buff”, all refer to one boy, John Broderick. Al- though his name is John, to us he is just “Buff.” First we think of “Buff” as an athlete. Since his Sophomore year he has been a member of the Varsity football team; he has participated successfully in our track meets, and as a goal-tender on the Senior hockey team he had no peer. And as a dramatist, well who can forget his portrayal of Samuels, the butler, in the Senior Show? “Buff,” as you probably know, is our student representative to the Athletic Council. His entrance to this august body in September was no doubt one of the “big moments” of his life. “Buff” has at various times thought of being a doctor, dentist, engineer, me- chanic and pugilist but according to latest reports he is headed for Notre Dame. Well, Good Luck, “Buff.” Whatever you do leave Culliton and O’Malley in Clinton. “Ponzi” has developed markedly during his stay in High School, from the ranks of the blushing, awkward Freshman to the ranks of a dignified Senior. “Brownie” could always prove himself a “regular fellow.” He is well-known in the Germantown district as a wrestler; maybe this is the reason why he doesn’t burn the well-known midnight oil. Being also somewhat of a golfer, he can be seen during the summer months ripping turf out of the local Golf Club. “Ponzi” has two favorite subjects — Bookkeeping and German; he can be seen at recess trying to cram a full two hours’ work into “that good old twenty-five minutes” given to help the body and mind before starting the last two hours of agony. “Brownie” is undecided about his future, but we know that he will live up to his classmates’ expectations, and the class of ’34 give him their best wishes. 1334 25