Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

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MARGARET MARY GIBBONS Commercial Course Homy Circle, Photography Club, Shorthand Circle, Jr. Prom Committee. .I good heart is worth gold. A trieinl indeed to each and every classmate in need. Peg is recog- nized bv all as one ot the liveliest and best natured girls in our class. “Peg appears to be very quiet and conservative, but to those who reallv know her she is full of fun. Site is somewhat ot a reader, and uses her imagination freely. She is an industrious student eager to accomplish much, and sure to prosper because ot her honesty and ability. MARC iUHRITK GIBBONS Normal Course Photography Club, History Circle, Junior Prom Committee. I yep my nonsense for the fireplace . Sot publish it from the hilltops. Marge is one of our girls who certainly needs no introduction, for she is recognized by all a s being possessed with a winning per- sonality. Marge intends to become a nurse and we can assuredly say that she possesses all the necessary qualifications for this vocation. MARGARET MARY GILL Commercial Course History Circle, Photography Club, Junior Prom Committee. We are certainly happy to make room on this page for “(filly, a happy-go-lucky and carefree girl, full of pep, vim, amUigor. Whether it is in the corridors or on the street, you 11 always find ( filly ' shows that she is thoroughly content with life by her hearty laugh; nor does she laugh alone, for her smile is contagious and cau-es everybody to be happy. Margaret is an ardent football tan and could always be seen at all games rooting lustily tor the Clinton team. 1 1ELEN GIOK.A Commercial Course Shorthand Circle, History Circle, PhotograpJiy Club. Silence is Golden. “Lei” is the typewriting wizard of our class. She is a true and loyal pal at all times and is always eager to lend a helping hand whenever needed. Lessons never seemed to bother Lei much but she always managed to get her share of testimonials each quarter. She IS seldom to be found at home either winter or summer having a yen for all out door sports, especially ice-skating and swimming. As yet Helen has not made any plans for the future but whatever she chooses, we all know she will succeed. 22

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RUBY GARRISON College Course History Circle, Photography Club, Literary Club. “My inflection comes straight from the South. The ever-present hospitality of the South is readily found in Ruby, for she comes from Alabama. In the year that she has been with us, “Scrubby has made many lasting friendships because of her natural charm plus good humor. She is very fond of swimming and can always be found at one of our local beaches in the summer. She is also one of our most brilliant students, and has a paid-up subscription to the testimonial list. We all feel sure that Ruby has a prosperous, happy future in what- ever field she enters. MADELINE GAUGHAN General Course Photography Club. ' ' Much wit beneath a quiet surface. ' ' Upon first appearance, Madeline seems to be a quiet demure girl, but those who know her testify differently. Maddie is quite a favorite among her classmates and friends. She says little, but usually appreciates a joke, and has a pleasant smile for everybody. Although she has not definitely made up her mind as to her future career, the Class of ’40 wishes her the best of luck in her chosen pro- fession. PHYLLIS GEBHARDT Commercial Course History Circle, Shorthand Circle. “A quiet girl , and most demure.’’ Phyllis’ winning smile and sunny disposition have made her one of the most likeable girls in our class. Whenever a helping hand is needed, Phyllis is always ready to give her aid. Pier sense of humor never misses the funny side of anything, and she has brightened many dull moments for her friends with her cheerfulness. Although much of her time is taken up with studies, she still manages to take an active interest in school activities. As yet Phyllis’ plans for the future are incomplete, but whatever field she enters, she has the best wishes of the Class of 1940. WILLIAM GENTILE General Course History Circle, Tau Sigma. Silence is blissful. William, one of the smaller members of our class, joined us rather late in our senior year. He never could be described as noisy or boisterous, but he did manage to have plenty to say when called upon for recitation. Bill’s plans for the future are a bit uncertain, but whatever he does he has the best wishes of the class of 1940. 21

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JOHN THOMAS GRADY College Course President, 2-3, Tau Sigma, History Circle, Historical Society — Honorary Member, Junior Prom Committee, Class Book Staff, Kditor-in-Chief. A diligent student, not without result. John possesses a diversity of talent which is seldom condensed into an individual. He has added amusement in the pleasant game of liv ing and has a gift for generous comradeship which made him one of the best liked as well as best known members of the class. Emanating a spirit of “Bon Homme,” he has garnerated four years of success on the high honor roll. We want John to remember that these are the unanimous sentiments of his class, and we hail in you a brilliant editor, an excellent scholar, the best friend of — The Class of 1940. DOROTHY GUENTHER College Course Photography, History Circle, Basketball. A true friend , a rich asset. More interested in sports than social events, Dot has played a good part on our girls ' basketball team. With her quiet pleasing personality she has made many friends among her classmates and teachers. Spending more of her freshman recesses in the Lecture room, she still found time to enjoy school life. “Dot” has chosen nursing as her profession, and with her go the best wishes for success from the class of ' 40. ELIZABETH L. GUTMAN Commercial Course Photography Club, History Circle. A soft answer turneth away wrath. Betty has won the hearts of all those who know her by her gay laughter and good nature. She attended most of the school functions and took active interest in all school affairs. Betty’s future is un- decided but whatever pathway she picks, we know it will suit her. Class of ' 40 sure wishes you the best of success. MARGUERITE HALLINAN Normal Course Photography Club. Her sweetness l never (new, Untd she smiled on me. Marguerite is one of the most carefree girls of the Senior Class. Every recess a group of girls can be seen gathered around her desk talking over the preceding night’s happenings. Marguerite plans to be a nurse, and with her ability and charming personality is bound to succeed. We wish her the best of luck. 23