Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

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HARRY S. DESPOTOPULOS Technical Course Tau Sigma, History Circle, Historical Society, ( ' lass Book Staff, Junior Prom Committee. “ Ability to start, and ability to finisli. Known better for his outstanding characteristics of quiet-bearing and pleasing personality, Harry has steadily and sincerely won the friendship of all his classmates. Achieving the dubious distinction of being known as the best punster in the class, he has overbalanced this by his studiousness and consequent consistent honors. To merely wish him success, is to minimize our hopes. Best of luck Harry from the class of 1940. NICHOLAS CHARLES DESPOTOPULOS College Course Tau Sigma, History Circle, Football, Junior Prom Committee. Sport that wrinkled care derides. “Nick” is a lover of all types of sports. He is a very sensible man always smiling, laughing, and having fun in his class rooms. As you all know, Nick is another member of “The Fire-Station Gang.” He is a popular fan of Benny Goodman. Nick is planning to enter Yale, and we hope that he will realize his ambition. SHEILA PAUL DEVANEY College Course History Circle, Photography Club, Field Hockey, Junior Prom Committee. Your wit makes others witty. Intelligent, good natured and a bright smile describes Sheila. Her ever-present friendly spirit and her good sportsmanship have gained for her a host of friends with boys and girls alike. She attended all social activities and gave her whole-hearted support. “Shed is an accomplished pianist and possesses a lovely singing voice. Her favorite pastime is reading. Sheila is undecided as to her future vocation but plans to attend Regis College. The best wishes of the class of ’40 go with you “Sheil. ' ’ BEATRICE ROSALIE DOWD College Course History Circle, Prom Committee, Historical Society, Photography Club, Basketball, Field Hockey, Class Sec. Junior Year. A woman ' s hair is her crowning glory. Our eyes are magnetically drawn toward the charming Miss with the bright crown of red hair. She is know among her friends as “Bea.” Her pleasant manner has supplied her with many friends. Never missing a social function and never without a partner, Bea has added joy to our four years at C.H.S. She plans to enter the field of nursing and we feel certain she will meet with success. Good luck, Bea, from the Class of 1940. 17

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IOS1TI 1 (01.1. INS Commercial Course T.m Sigma, 1 listorx C ' irclc. U’orry never did man tiny good. Joe is one ol the better known bovs around school. I le is renowned lor his ever present smile and dashing manner. Joe is sure to be louiul m the middle ot any argument in class and generally on the winning side. I laving already been a salesman lor two years we feel quite sure that he will go lar in this Ins chosen career. By the way, we mustn t forget that “Handsome Joe is regarded as one ot the most proficient dancers in town. JACK STAMON CUMMIXCS College Course Tan Sigma, Scmoi Show, Photographs Club, History Circle. Literary Club. “ 1 1, til fellow, well mil. Jack is a late comer to our class but, possessing a grand personality, he was quick to make many Irieiids. Jack is quite an actor. We shall never forget his great performance in the Senior show, as the Author, and I ' unam-bu list. ' Strange as it may seem, Jack ' s one ambition is to become a great author. II he can write a part as well as he can play one, we know that he will succeed. We hope to see your name on books in our library someday, Jack, (food luck. DORIS EVA DKBLOIS Normal Course Photography Club, Class Hook Staff, Junior Prom Committee. History Circle. I ' Would rather he small and shine Than he large, and east a shadow. Most ol us know “Dot lor her cute smile that never seems to wear oil. I ler work in school is neat, complete, and original. She is always willing to help her tellow students both in and out of school. The numerous testimonials that Dot has received signify that many hours arc spent on her studies. As tor recreation — one of her favorite hobbies is roller skating. She also likes ice skating, skiing, and swimming. 1 1ARRV C. DKSPOTC )PUL()S College Course T.iu Sigma. History Circle, Fresh-Soph baseball, Junior Prom Committee. Half test, and whole earnest. Now we come to the one and only salesman this Clinton 1 Iigh School has ever had. Yes we mean that man ol Church Street and a member of “The I ire Station (king. Harry C. Despotopulos. We see Harry in a corner almost every day during the school year getting into an argument over “Artie Shaw which is Ins favorite orchestra, and “Reo Speed Wagon which is his favorite truck. 1 larry wishes to become a salesman and has decided to enter Business School. Best of luck from the class of 1940. 16

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N . ELIZABETH DURKIN Commercial Course I hstor Circle. Photography dub. Soph. Minstrel Show. Laugh and the world laughs with you: weep hut Anna never weeps, she is one of the most pleasant and carefree girls of the class of 1940. Durk is one of our most popular girls, as no one can resist her charming personality. !)urk seems to be having a wonderful time. Although Anna never took studying too seriously, she has always been successful in anything she undertook. Anna ' s ambition is to be a nurse. We are certain that when she dons her white uniform she will be a great success because of her sunny disposition and cheery smile. Id) WARD DYLKWICZ Commercial Course I listory Circle, Photography Club. “Every man must reach success in his own way. Edward will never be remembered by his classmates as being boister- ous and noisy; in tact his acquaintances and intimate friends were a bit limited. However he did represent the typical high school student, in that he was right in there plugging along all the time. The business world will see more of Edward in future years as he plans to go to Business School next year. Best of luck Edward, from 1940. WILLIAM FAIRBANKS General Course History Circle, Tau Sigma. “Xot that I loved study less, Rut that I loved leisure more. ' ' Bill was what might be described as an “Enigma. and in case you ' re wondering what that is, it ' s something that is very difficult to explain. One of the smallest boys in the class, he nevertheless was one of the most sophisticated. Studies to him were as important as a fifth wheel on an automobile. During our last year with him, we dis- covered him burdened down with the weight of two (2) subjects while the rest of us were struggling with five or six. Take it easy was Bill’s motto and maybe he had the right idea - — but just in case, 1940 wishes him success in whatever field he selects in his life work. JAMES FAR RAG! 1ER College Course History Circle, Tau Sigma. “An ounce of wit Is worth a pound oj sorrow.” James, another prominent member of the l ire Station Gang, could never be accused of over concentrating on study. To him studying was something that could be put off indefinitely. However, when report cards were handed out, he always managed to display one which was marked with a minimum of red ink. What James plans tor the future is a bit indefinite at present, but whatever path he chooses, he carries along with him the best wishes ol his classmates in 1940. 18