Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1945 volume:

7 ? T5 Cy C C s ' ? ? A «p c f A f ' At ( A A l zl ' z? A r r A A e y -s ?• - 5 (— - 7 Z c9 7 Z c ? Z, 3 c 7 3 Z V, MEMORABILIA VOLUME . . XXXII Published by THE CLASS OF 1945 OF CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL Motto Nil Sine Numine PREFACE We send our book out into the world with the hope that it may bring the greatest happiness to the greatest number of people. Certainly compiling it has given immeasurable enjoyment to us, the Staff. To please all who peruse this book has been our constant endeavor. — The Editor 3 TRIBUTE To Miss Frances A. Ryan, in appreciation of friendship and loyalty, the Class of 1945 dedicates this class book. As Class Advisor, she has been to us an inspiring teacher and a helpful friend. Her enduring patience, constant considerateness, and unfailing geniality will long be remembered by the Class of ' 45. 5 tfci THOMAS F. GIBBONS Superintendent EBEN S. COBB Principal LEWIS S. GORDON Sub-Master TRIBUTE TO THE FACULTY It is most appropriate that we pay tribute to those who have faithfully fulfilled the task of preparing us for future years. Our days at Clinton High are numbered, we will gradually lose contact with those who taught us, but in our hearts we shall never forget them. It is now, as we leave, that we fully appreciate the constant high standard of living and thinking that they have instilled in us. We assure them that we shall try our best to live by the fine philosophy they imparted to us. The 1945 wartime class, with the utmost sincereity, wants to thank them for a job v ell done. A A 6 ■■■ HELEN M. BACHOSE Latin French WALDO T. DAVIS Latin History from 1700 MILDRED M. GANNON Stenography JOHN F. BURKE U. S. History Physiology ELINOR M. DRISCOLL Music JOHN J. GIBBONS Business Practice Civics English JOHN F. COMISKEY Bookkeeping RAYMOND F. DYER Mathematics Science MARTIN L. GIBBONS Latin Ancient History Commercial Geography Physiology MARY M. KERRIGAN MARY M. KITTREDGE Typewriting Business Practice Joseph f. McCaffrey Mathematics ELLEN M. McINTYRE French English JOHN J. MITCHELL john w. McNamara English HENRY T. McSHERRY Chemistry Physics MARY E. STEVENS English HENRY M. O ' TOOLE U. S. History English 8 mmm NATALIE PRADERIO Italian German French FRANCES A. RYAN English Business Practice EDWARD J. SHERIDAN Biology Science MILDRED A. SMITH Drawing Manual Arts SUSAN D. SMITH English ELIZABETH G. THOMPSON Household Arts History from 1700 MARY E. GIBBONS Secretary to the Principal MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY IN THE ARMED SERVICES PHILIP FLANAGAN On leave of absence Now serving in the U. S. Army JAMES J. GARRITY On leave of absence Now serving in the U. S. Army JOSEPH F. KITTREDGE On leave of absence ' Jew serving in U. S. Navy VERNON LA VERDURE On leave of absence Now serving in the U. S. Army CLASS BOOK STAFF Editor - in - Chief Richard W. Duncanson Co - Editor - in - Chief Genevieve P. Cipriani Art Staff Mary Call Edward Galuska Advertising Staff Dorothy Barlow, Ruth Hopfman, Rena Innamorati, Ethel Gioka, Eleanor McGovern, Betty McCarty, John Alzapiedi, Joseph Angelini, Laurent Benoit, William Connolly, Joseph Fontana, Robert Frietag, Leland Hamilton, John Murphy, Argeio Regonini, Eugene Spencer Write - Ups Lena Ambrosi, Rose Marcik, Raymond Lang, David O ' Toole, Allen Kelley, Richard Lee, Rita Kehoe, Dolores Baldyga, Emil Novak, James McNamara, Madeline Donnelley, Robert Frietag, Eleanor Driscoll, Elinor Quinn, Pearl Haroian, Barbara McCann, Ruth Haner, John Bailey, John Coskie, James O ' Neil, Ruth Hopfman, Anne McRell, Doris Ulrich, Ann Maroney, Paul McNally, Betty LaPiante, Madeline Welch, Morton Madoff Typists Jackie Wilder, Barbara Popp, Gloria Masciarelli, Charlotte Kramer, Madeline Calabrese, Janice O ' Malley, Mary Grady, Frances Czarnecki, Ann McRell, Doris Ulrich, Ann Maroney, Ruth Haner, Phyllis Siart, Thelma Woodman, Alyce Papacolas, Dorothy Barlow k 11 1 CLASS OFFICERS Time, you old gypsy man, Will you not stay .... Put up your caravan Just for one day? 13 JOHN ALBERT ALZAPIEDI Commercial Course Photography Club; Class Book Staff; History Circle; Tau Sigma; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Inter-Class Dramatics 1. 2. 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee Pleasant disposition . . . Out-of-doors type . . . Musically inclined . . . Capable student . . . Reliable friend . . . Prominent figure on the Acre . . . Johnny of the Larkin Hillbillies . . . Jackie $ LENA BARBARA AMBROSI Commercial Course Photography Club; Class Book Staff; Junior Prom Committee; History Circle Everyone ' s Pal . . . Cheery outlook of life . . . Earnest student . . . Strictly a Sinatra fan . . . Good company . . . Effervescent . . . Twinkling large brown eyes . . . Lena JOHN R. ANDREWS College Course Photography Club; Hisiory Circle; Orchestra; Tau Sigma Now blessing light on him that first wanted sleep . . . leader of the Larkin Hillbillies . . . Studying annoys him . . . familiar figure on Berlin St. . . . Quiet in school . . . Roy Rogers has nothing on him . . . called Hot Shot Andrews JOSEPH ANTHONY ANGELINI College Course Tau Sigma; French Club; History Circle; Photography Club; Class Book Staff; Junior Prom Committee; Basketball 4; Baseball 4 There ' s no place like home . . . Basketball star at the Holy Rosary . . . Four books in his hand . . . Observing . . . Thought- ful .. . Black curly hair . . . Keeps Miss Kerrigan and F period busy . . . One of the Acre boys . . . Joe 14 JOHN MICHAEL BAILEY College Course Football 4; Baseball 4: Tau Sigma; History Circle; Junior Prom Committee; Thanksgiving Show 1. 4; Interclass Dramatics 1, 2; Photography Club I need not what I cannot have . . . Accent-he-ain ' t the positive . . .A smooth artist (drawing) . . . Our invincible quarterback . . . Good dancer . . . Enjoys a woman ' s com- pany . . . Friendly . . . Burditt Hill ringleader . . . One of Uncle Sam ' s boys . . . Bail DOLORES FRANCES BALDYGA College Course History Circle; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee; Thanksgiving Show 1, 2. 3, 4; Cheer Leader 3; Class Book Staff Lovely to look at, delightful to know . . . Shines on the dance floor . . . Ambitious . . . Never misses a joke . . . Cheerful . . . Another chocolate sundae coming up ... To hear her sing once is to remember her voice always . . . Del DOROTHY ROSE BARLOW College Course Junior Prom Committee; ClassBook Staff; Senior Prom Committee; Photography Club; History Circle Wears confidence like a halo . . . Complexion to be envied . . . Constant cat napper ... 5 feet 3, with 3 inch heels . . . Has a paid-up subscription to the testimonial list . . . Curls up and enjoys a good book . . . Dot LAURENT FREDRICK BENOIT College Course Tau Sigma; Photography Club; History Circle; Class Book Staff Suave manner ... A gentleman without question . . . Connois- seur of cowboy music . . . One of the Acre trio . . . Comes from poor little Rhode Island . . . Unconscious of his good looks . . . Larry 15 ANASTASIA BERTZOS Commercial Course History Circle; Photography Club Smile on her lips . . . Pleasure before studies . . . Likeable pal . . . Ardent sports fan . . . Pleasant disposition ... No future plans . . . Ann PEGGY BROWN Commercial Course History Circle; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee; Inter-Class Dramatics Pleasant disposition . . . Reserved sense of humor brightens her quiet aspect . . . Delightful to know . . . Merry smile . . . Lass with a sweet and even disposition ... A true pal . . . Peggy MADELINE BYRLE CALABRESE Commercial Course History Circle; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee; Class Book StaH Says little, thinks much . . . Calm and collected . . . Well known only by her friends . . . Quiet and unassuming manner . . . Short in stature but high in standards . . . Secretarially in- clined . . . Midge MARY ALYCE CALL College Course Photography Club; History Circle: Thanksgiving Show 2, 3; Senior Show; Easter Show 2; Junior Prom Committee: Senior Prom Committee: Class Book StaH Willing to be first to try anything . . . Side-splitting as gaposis . . . Leader of the bull sessions in the hall . . . Dancing brown eyes with amazingly long lashes . . . Passion for tall handsome men . . . Mickie 1G GENEVIEVE PATRICIA CIPRIANI College Course Photography Club; History Circle; Junior Prom Committee; Co-Editor of Class Book; French Circle; Senior Show; Rep. at D. A. R. meeting Our competent co-editor . . . Composure of a Kit Cornell . . . Discerning mind . . . Dependable as time . . . Clothes with couturiere lines . . . Equestrienne extraordinaire . . . Regis bound . . . Gen WILLIAM FRANCIS CONNOLLY College Course President of Tau Sigma; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; History Circle; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee; Class Book Staff; Senior Prom Committee; Football Club Unaffected by all his popularity . . . Give me the mountain side and a pair of skiis . . . Has a good time no matter what he does . . . Athletic . . . Come what may, I ' ll still be . . . Bill SELMA COOPERMAN College Course History Circle; French Circle; Photography Club Her nature generous and friendly . . . Math and airplanes interest her . . . Secretary in Annex 1 . . . Loves New York and operas . . . Plans to be a nurse . . . Good luck, Sel , we ' re all for you . . . Sel JOHN WILLIAM COSKIE College Course Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee; Tau Sigma; Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Class Book Staff; Thanksgiving Show 4; History Circle Cheerful spirit ... A bright light in a house . . . Best known as a fighting football player . . . Takes life with ease . . . Pride of Green Street . . . Happy and carefree . . . Johnnie 17 FRANCES MARIE CZARNECKI General Course History Circle; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee; Thanksgiving Show 4; Class Book Staff Energetic sportswoman . . . An asset to her father ' s grocery store . . . Familiar with problems of rationing . . . Golden blonde hair . . . Violet blue eyes . . . Well-groomed . . . Music in her heart . . . ' ' Franny ' ' GEORGE VERNON DENSMORE College Course French Club; History Circle; Photography Club; Tau Sigma Neat dresser . . . Black wavy hair . . . Can always be found in Room 7 . . . Quiet but not bashful . . . Water Street claims him . . . Takes everything in his stride . . . Free from care . . . George ROY JOSEPH DEVANEY College Course Tau Sigma; Photography Club; French Club; History Circle; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Show Our expert who knows more and more about more and more . . . Motto: Love is only chatter, friends are all that matter ... A smile that makes you happy . . . Left early to enter Holy Cross College but he is still our R. J. PAUL MATTHEW DOMENICO College Course President 3, 4; Tau Siqma; History Circle; Senior Prom Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Rinq Committee; Photoqraphy Club Needs no introduction . . . Chosen leader . . . Quiet smile . . . Favorite Strand usher . . . Enjoys his quota of feminine com- panionship . . . cooperative . . . One of Uncle Sam s boys . . . 45 will always remember Paul A 18 MADELINE MARY DONNELLY College Course Photography Club; History Circle; Class Book StaH; Junior Prom Committee; Thanksgiving Show 4 Delicious Irish wit . . . Blonde, blue-eyed . . . Sweaters and pleated skirts a specialty . . . Always alert . . . Daring . . . Nonchalant in manner and spirit . . . Made JOSEPH ANTHONY DONNINI Commercial Course Tau Sigma; Photography Club; History Circle; Junior Prom Committee Never idle a moment . . . Thrifty and thoughtful of others . . . Leader of the North-End gentlemen . . . Spends his afternoons at the Press . . . An active sportsman . . . Enjoys baseball and bowling . . . Jo-Jo CONSTANCE RUTH DORAZIO Commercial Course History Circle; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee; Inter-Class Dramatics Petite and chubby . . . Fun to be with . . . Cute personality . . . Quiet, settled disposition . . . Energetic . . . Alan Ladd fan . . . Always present at movies . . . bright eyes . . . Cheerful and sprite . . . Connie JUNE GENEVIEVE DORAZIO College Course French Circle; History Circle; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee Quiet as can be . . . Follows the girls . . . Busy as a bee . . . Never late . . . Well, hardly ever . . . Une bonne aime ... A ready and friendly smile for everyone . . . Always your friend . . . Junie 19 ELEANOR MARIE DRISCOLL College Course Photography Club; History Circle; French Circle; Class Book Staff: Junior Marshall: Junior Prom Committee Earnest follower of success . . . Pleasant disposition . . . Ready wit . . . Always ready to lend a helping hand . . . Flair for chemistry . . . Sincere, earnest and dependable . . . Ellie JOHN PATRICK DROOGAN Commercial Course History Circle; Tau Sigma; Photography Club Smile and the world smiles with you . . . Cheery disposi- tion . . . Popular student . . . Air of nonchalance . . . Faithful worker . . . His laughter is a cure for the blues . . . C. H. S. never hurt Johnny RICHARD WEIR DUNCANSON College Course Football; Tau Sigma; Senior Show; History Circle; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; French Club; Photography Club; Editor-In-Chief of the Class Book The people ' s friend . . . Knows more females than the whole town put together . . . Town Hall snow shoveler . . . Just trim the edges, don ' t touch the curls . . . Can talk forever . . , Variety is the spice of life . . . Manager of the notorious Greeley Hill gang . . . Following his father ' s footsteps . . . Always avail- able . . . Dunky THERESA ALBEUS FITZGERALD Commercial Course Photography Club; Thanksgiving Show 2 4; History Circle Tall, dark and willowy ... A weakness for That Crooner . . . An inexhaustible supply of energy . . . Favorite food potato- chips . . . Favorite song Anchors Aweigh . . . Worries little, laughs much . . . Fitz A 20 JOSEPH BARTHOLOMEW FONTANA College Course Tau Sigma; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Senior Show Committee; Inter-Class Dramatics 3; Junior Prom Committee; Class Book Staff; Photography Club; French Circle; History Circle earnest student . . . Good company . . . Clean-cut appear- ance . . . Always a gentleman . . . Friendly and appealing . . . Warbler of some note . . . Joe” ROBERT FRIETAG Technical Course Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4; Captain 4; Football 4; Basketball 4; Sophomore Class Treasurer; Tau Sigma; Thanksgiving Show 4; History Circle; Photography Club; Aeronautics Club; Junior Prom Committee Glamour boy of C. H. S. . . . Ardent sportsman ... A man ' s man but the girls love it . . . Eiffel tower physique . . . Friendly grin . . . Ambling walk . . . Honest, we hate to see him leave — but why squawk! . . . Otts EDWARD ANDREW GALUSKA College Course Tau Sigma; French Club; History Circle; Art Staff; Photography Club; Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee Advocate of the Harvard clip . . . Constantly seen at the Shop where he puts his artistic talents to work . . . Tickles the ivories like Waller and toots his trumpet like James . . . Constantly wearing a smile . . . Known affectionately as Gus RONALD FRANCIS GARCEAU Technical Course Tau Sigma; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee; French Club; History Circle Be silent and safe . . . Silence never betrays you ... A vitamin a day keeps the doctor away . . . Frequents the testie list . . . Lover of children . . . Room 7 is his hideaway . . . Happy and content . . . One of the G rove Street gang . . . Ronnie t 21 RAYMOND CARROLL GATES College Course History Circle. Tau Siqma; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee Social, friendly, helpful at all times . . . Zest for living . . . Out- door type but at ease in any social event . . . Firm desire to find shortest path to his goal . . . Exceptional ability . . . Best of luck from your numerous friends . . . Ray JOHN GEMMA History Circle; Tau Sigma; Photography Club Life can be beautiful . . . Lone male redhead with glasses to match . . . Less school the better . . . Always busy . . . No ticket, no shirtee . . . Class laundry boy . . . Devotes 60% of the week to school . . . Takes life as it comes . . . John ETHEL GIOKA Commercial Course Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee; Class Book StaH; History Circle Hidden talents . . . Charming manner . . . Cheery disposition . . . Neat appearance . . . Aiming for best . . . Friendly outlook on life . . . Ethel ELISA MARY GIO VANN ANGELO General Course History Circle; French Club; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee; Inter-Class Dramatics 2 Sugar and spice and everything nice . . . Eyes that reveal all . . . Good things come in small packages . . . Vim, vigor and vitality . . . Lee 22 MARY CATHERINE GRADY Normal Course Photography Club; Class Book Staff; History Circle; Junior Prom Committee; French Club Embodiment of quietness, i ntelligence . . . Lass with sweet and even disposition . . . Unusual hazel eyes . . . Freckles . . . con- atgious smile . . . Proua of her driver ' s license . . . Caddie LELAND BARNES HAMILTON Technical Course Photography Club; History Circle; Senior Show; Tau Sigma; Visual Education Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Book Staff; Aeronautics Club; Captain Model Builder; Junior Prom Committee; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 I ' ve got no time to be in a hurry . . . Constantly seen hanging around Hamilton Hardware . . . Keeps Johnston ' s in business . . . Firm believer in barbells . . . Expert in leadership and scouting . . . Hammy RUTH MARIA HANER General Course Photography Club; History Circle; Junior Marshal; Junior Prom Committee; Orchestra 2; Senior Prom Committee; Class Book Staff Our pint-sized cheer leader . . . Elfin charm . . . Anyone got a nickel? . . . Pouts adorably with laughter in her eyes . . . Heart of gold, bound with Navy blue . . . Babsy PEARL HAROIAN College Course Photography Club; History Circle; Class Book Staff Strong minded . . . Opinions expressed with conviction . . . Keen intelligence . . . Highly efficient . . . Must be known to be appreciated . . . Pearl 23 WALTER RAYMOND HEINOLD Commercial Course Photography Club; Tau Sigma; History Circle So quiet we hardly knew he was here . . . Keen dresser . . . Girls take a second look . . . School once a week is sufficient . . . Remember him by his spectacles . . . Clerk at Tom ' s Market . . . Hard to find . . . Walt RUTH AVIS HOPFMANN College Course Honorary Member of Clinton Woman ' s Club; Thanksgiving Show 1; Inter-Class Dramatics 1; Junior Prom Committee; Class Ring Committee; Junior Marshal; Senior Prom Committee; Class Book Staff; Photography Club; Senior Show; History Circle; French Club Poised and clever . . . Loves arts and drama ... I studies ten hours but I ' m scared to death . . . Ingenious ideas . . . Slight little one with strong opinions . . . Demure . . . Red rimmed glasses . . . Future student of Russell Sage College . . . Ruthie RENA LORETTA INNAMORATI General Course Photography Club; History Circle; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Show; Senior Prom Committee; Class Book Staff Perennial good spirits ... A full box with every mail . . . en- thusiastic Germantown rooter . . . Generous to a fault . . . Make mine a hot-fudge sundae . . . Midnight prowler and noon napper . . . Renie KENNETH LINDBERG JANDA General Course Photography Club; History Circle; Tau Sigma A portrait of a real sportsman ... To know him to like him . . . Skiis, skates, bowls . . . Manages to get to school once a week . . . Trapper 24 WARREN WENTWORTH JERMAIN College Course Photography Club; History Circle; Tau Sigma Burditt Hill ' s top notch apple picker . . . Frantic physicist . . . Another of Ray ' s boys . . . General superintendent in the Hall ... A wee bit chubby . . . Funniest laugh . . . Jellybean ELINOR MAE JEWETT Commercial Course Photography Club; History Circle Friendly, sociable and plenty of energy . . . Always on the go . . . Live across the tracks . . . Constant companion of Alyce . . . Waiting for graduation . . . Future work uncertain for Eliie RITA ANN KEHOE College Course Photography Club; History Circle; Junior Marshal; Senior Show; Class Book Staff; Junior Prom Committee; Thanksgiving Show 2 Hair with a Midas touch . . . Ivory keys her source of delight . . . First thought in summer, suntan . . . Lively enthusiasm for life and people . . . Likes Blue Grass and detective thrillers . . . Lives for the day when she can be lazy . . . Bound for Barry College . . . Ree ALICE TERESA KELLEY General Course Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee; History Circle; Inter-Class Dramatics 2; Thanksgiving Shew 1 Quiet friendliness . . . Thoughtful, calm, down-to-earth . . . Always willing to join someone is fun . . . Angelic blue eyes . . . Genuine grace combined with lively charm . . . Sweet, un- assuming . . . Ali 25 EDWARD ALLEN KELLEY College Course Photography Club; Thanksgiving Show 1, 4; Senior Show: History Circle; President of Aeronautics Club; Inter-Class Dramatics 1. 4: Class Book Staff; Visual Education Staff 4; Tau Sigma; Junior Prom Committee; Model Builders Club 4; Orchestra 2. 3. 4: Baseball 4 Our commuter from Boylston . . . Loves a good jam session . . . Mm, solid . . . Boogie woogie expert . . . God ' s gift to the women of Clinton . . . Pilot of the Kelley green car . . . Famous soda jerker . . . Kel ELLIOT MARSHALL KRACKHARDT Technical Course Photography Club; History Circle; Aeronautics Club; Junior Prom Committee; Tau Sigma; Model Builders Club A happy-go-lucky, athletic boy . . . Experimenter with watts and whats . . . Air-minded . . . Ardent commuter . . . Ready to laugh . . . Nominates Coca-Cola as man ' s most wonderful invention . . . Elliot CHARLOTTE MARGARET KRAEMER College Course History Circle: Photography Club; Class Book Staff; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee Captivating . . . Everybody ' s sweetheart . . . Has a certain charm . . . Brilliant student . . . Effervescent, unsophisticated nature . . . Friendly as old shoe . . . Chari RAYMOND B. LANG Technical Course Photography Club; Tau Sigma; Senior Play; Basketball 4: Class Book Staff; History Circle; Model Builders Club 4; Senior Prom Committee One of the boys from down under . . . Nimble of foot on the basketball court . . . Leave us not play fool around . . . Keyboard kolossus . . . Ardent gymnast . . . Noozie 26 MARY ELIZABETH LA PLANTE College Course Thanksgiving Show 1, 2, 3. 4; Inter-Class Dramatics 1, 2, 3; Class Book StaH; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee; Junior Marshal; History Circle; French Circle A girl of many talents . . . Popular with all . . . A part in all school functions . . . Ardent worker . . . Strikingly attrac- tive . . . Unique manner . . . Fun loving socialite . . . Famous for her dancing ability . . . Betty VIVIAN DORIS LA VINE Commercial Course Photography Club; History Circle; Junior Prom Committee Level headed . . . Refreshing as rain . . . Ready to laugh . . . Willing to work . . . Boylstonite . . . In her tongue is the law of kindness . . . Gleaming eyes . . . Calm, unruffled disposi- tion . . . Vivi” RICHARD ADAMS LEE Technical Course Junior Prom Committee; Photography Club; History Circle; Tau Sigma; Class Book StaH; Aeronautics Club; Captain of Navy Recognition Model Builder ' s Club 1, 2, 3. 4 Smile, please — click . . . Eat, drink and take pictures . . . Studious and dependable . . . An answer for everything . . . Hails from suburbs of Greeley Hill . . . Handy Andy at the Press . . . Northeastern in March . . . Bev are of this camera fiend known as Dead-eye Dick MORTON A. MADOFF College Course History Circle; French Club; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Inter-Class Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Thanksgivina Show 1, 2, 3; Class Book StaH; Aeronautics Club; Tau Sigma; Photography Club; Football 1; Junior Prom Committee There ' s a song in the air . . . Our top notch musician . . . Jitterbugging also in h ; s blood . . . Good natured . . . Under- stands people, male or female . . . Future ahead looks good . . . Plays throughout New England with Paul Rains ' band . . . Known by all who love music . . . Mort 27 ROBERT JAMES MALCOLMSON Commercial Course Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Inter-Class Dramatics 1, 4; Senior Show; Tau Siqma; Junior Prom Committee: History Circle: Photography Club; Class Book Stall Rare bit of suave aloofness . . . Hilarious mimic . . . Master of innuendos and snappy comebacks . . . Expressive con- versationalist . . . Connoisseur of Donnish Pastry . . . Bob” ROSE THERESA MARCIK Commercial Course Photography Club; History Circle; Inter Class Dramatics 2: Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Class Book StaH Quiet, unassuming manner . . . Sweet and ladylike . . . Hard working office girl . . . Always ready to lend a hand . . . Nice to know . . . Shorthand whiz . . . Rose WALTER EDWARD MARHEFKA Commercial Course Junior Prom Committee; Photography Club; History Circle A little bit of work will do no harm . . . Charles Atlas has nothing on him . . . Favorite sport is hunting . . . Class farmer . . Comes to the point . . . Has Uncle Sam guessing . . . North End ' s gift to ' 45 . . . Everyone should be content like Wally” ANN ELIZABETH MARONEY College Course Photography Club; History Circle; Class Book StaH; Junior Prom Committee Hair of midnight black . . . Irish and proud of it . . . You ve got the cutest little freckled face . . . Never known to be on time, but always dashing . . . Her kingdom for a horse . . . Annie 28 GLORIA THERESA MASCIARELLI Commercial Course History Circle; Photography Club; French Circle; Junior Prom Committee; Class Book StaH It ' s nice to be natural when you ' re naturally nice . . . Usually heard at Strand saying Sorry, no more balcony seats . . . Vivacious, amiable ... A smile that won ' t come off . . . Hails from the famous Burditt Hill . . . Gloria BARBARA FESTINA McCANN College Course History Circle; Photography Club; Junior Marshal; Class Book StaH; Junior Prom Committee Fun loving as an imp . . . Dotes on colored specs and bangle bracelets . . . Never walks if she can ride . . . Gloom chaser . . . A gay and bright smile always . . . Bibsie BETTY ALYCE McCARTY College Course Photography Club; Junor Prom Committee; Junior Marshal; Class Book StaH; French Club; History Circle Mischievous grin . . . Shining blonde hair and big brown eyes . . . Preview of next month ' s Charm . . . Stauch rooter at football games . . . Photographer ' s ideal . . . Betty DOROTHY MAE PATRICIA McELLIGOT General Course Photography Club; History Circle; Inter-Class Dramatics 2; Junior Prom Committee When Irish eyes are smiling ... Well known for her hilarious laughter . . . Witty . . . Pretty . . . Passion for movies . . . Always going, never stopping to take a breath . . . Plans to be a hair- dresser . . . Dot 29 ELEANOR THERESA McGOVERN College Course Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee: Class Book StaH; History Circle; Thanksqiving Show 2 Good natured . . . Sport girl manner . . . Full of fun . . . Un- assuming, carefree ... Will try anything once . . . Gay and casual ... A good friend . . . Eleanor” FRANCES CATHERINE McMULLEN Commercial Course Photography Club; History Circle; Junior Prom Committee Junior Marshal Curly cropped hair . . . Tip tilted nose . . . Heart whole, soul free . . . Revels in brisk canters in every season . . . Words and laughter come easily in her presence . . . Franny PAUL JOHN McNALLY College Course Photography Club; History Circle; Class Book StaH: Football 1. 3. 4: Baseball 1, 3. 4; Basketball 4; Thanksgiving Show 1. 2. 3. 4; Inter-Class Dramatics 1; Tau Sigma; Junior Prom Committee Good athlete . . . Gets around . . . Harvard whiffle . . . Tweeds and plaids . . . Flash Gordon II in his red rocket car . . . Be- longs to Uncle Sam . . . Fiji JAMES ROBERT McNAMARA Technical Course History Circle; Tau Sigma; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee Ready, willing, able ... A proven student . . . Cheery disposi- tion . . . Affable manner . . . Popular student . . . Ambition minded . . . Holy Cross and A. A. F. for Jim 30 PHYLLIS McNAMARA Commercial Course Photography Club; History Circle Sunny smile . . . Has her own thoughts on every subject . . . Manages to sing I ' ll Get By . . . Always carrying books . . . Active at all sporting events . . . All hail, Phil ANNE McRELL College Course Ring Committee; Junior Prom Committee; History Circle: Photo- graphy Club; Class Book Staff; Junior Marshal; Class Secretary 2. 3, 4; Thanksgiving Show 2 Bright eyed and cheery . . . Refreshing as the rain . . . Radiates good nature . . . Hail fellow well met ... Fun to be with . . . Sparkling personality . . . Mac MARY MARGARET MOORE Commercial Course Photography Club; History Circle; Class Book Staff; Junior Prom Committee Mary of the bashful smile . . . Warmth and sincerity . . . Naturalness her by- word . . . Winsome . . . Illustrates the still waters slogan . . . Inseparable twosome . . . Helen and Mary HELEN ANN MORAN General Course Photography Club; History Circle; Class Book Staff; Junior Prom Committee; Vice-President 2. 3, 4 Dreamy blue eyes . . . Slender, tender and small . . . Infectious laughter . . . Unsuspected sense of humor . . . Leading spirit, calm efficiency . . . Vice President three years . . . Helen 31 BERNADINE MARY MORRIS General Course History Circle; Photography Club; Inter-Class Dramatics 1. 2. 3; Thanksgiving Show 1, 2. 3. 4 Epitomizes quote A pretty girl is like a melody . . . Charming manner . . . Deliciously cute . . . Sweet temperament . . . Short in stature but tall in standards ... To hear her sing is to re- member her always . . . Bernie CATHERINE ROSE MORTIMER Commercial Course Photography Club; History Circle; Junior Prom Committee Friendly, generous, helpful . . . Neat as a pin . . . Reserved, not shy, but almost . . . Well mannered . . . Still waters run deep . . . Catherine JOHN EDWARD MURPHY College Course History Circle; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee; Football Patient as Job . . . Motto: Let ' s play the sport, the whole sport, and nothing but the sport . . . Often late, but never disturb- ed .. . Participates in football . . . No one more cooperative . . . John THERESA BRIDGET MURPHY College Course History Circle; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee One of those quiet people who accomplish much . . . Bright eyed and cheerful . . . Reserved, not shy . . . Sincere and level headed . . . Solid dependability . . . Unafraid of work . . . Excellent taste in all things . . . Theresa 32 EMIL LOUIS NOVAK Technical Course Photography Club; Tau Sigma; Class Book StaH; Junior Prom Committee; History Circle Happy-go-lucky, carefree, always smiling . . . Intelligent though not always persevering . . . Loves the call of the wild, disdain- ing the gay, social whirl . . . Exceptional ability, success assured . . . Amie GLADYS ELAINE OEHMER Commercial Course History Circle; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee; Class Book StaH Gentle maiden . . . Quiet and sincere . . . Serenely aloof . . . Many hidden talents . . . Must be known well to be apprecia- ted . . . Pleasing personality . . . ' ' Glad ' ' JANICE MARIE O ' MALLEY College Course Photography Club; History Circle; Class Book StaH; Junior Prom Committee; Thanksgiving Show 2 Mischief in her eyes and a winning smile . . . Dark, dark polish on long, long nails . . . Ever on the go . . . Shrieks with glee . . . Carefree as a lark ... I wonder if I ' ll get a letter today . . . Jan JAMES MARTIN O ' NEIL College Course Photography Club; History Circle; Class Book StaH; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Show; French Club; Tau Sigma Effulgence of wit . . . Heated arguments on literature, politics, or anything at all . . . Master of quick retort . . . Definite acting ability as evidenced in Senior Show . . . Predilection for color- ful chapeaux . . . One-man Chamber of Commerce for town of Lancaster . . . Jimmie 33 DAVID MICHAEL O ' TOOLE College Course President 2; Thanksqivinq Show 1. 2. 3; Senior Show: Junior Prom Committee; Tau Siqma; Photoqraphy Club; History Club; Aeronautics Club; Visual Education Staff 2. 3, 4; Class Book Staff; Mode! Builder ' s Club 1, 2. 3. 4 Rare combination of cleverness plus patience . . . Ardent filmster . . . Dynamic as a firecracker, contagious as the measles ... A P ' s food expert . . . Hearty laugh . . . Loves Spaghetti (One Meatball) . . . Dave” ALICE MARY PAPACOLAS Commercial Course Photoqraphy Club; History Circle: Junior Prom Committee; Class Book Staff Plan for sketching . . . Secretarily inclined . . . Sees the humor in life .... Energetic . . . Gleam in her eye . . . Ingenious ideas ... A spritely sprite . . . Dark eyes . . . Al CARMINE JOSEPH PAULINO Commercial Course Photography Club; History Circle; Orchestra 4; Tau Sigma; Junior Prom Committee; Thanksgiving Show 3. 4 Unruffled disposition . . . Easy going . . . Enjoys a good joke . . . Serious side . . . Neat dresser . . . Finds joy through an accor- dion . . . Carmine EUGENE JOSEPH PIANO General Course Football Captain 4; Tau Sigma; Football 1. 2. 3, 4; Thanksgiving Show 4; Photography Club; History Circle; Baseball 1 Well seasoned traveler . . . Man of the world . . . An athlete as well . . . Captain of the football team . . . Chef par excellence . . . Always ready for action . . . Left for the Navy to do his bit for Uncle Sam . . . Gene A 34 PAULINE JOSEPHINE POISSANT Commercial Cou rse Photography Club; History Circle; lunior Prom Committee The cares of life do not bother me . . . One sundae coming up! . . . Sports galore . . . Skiis, skates . . . Loves horseback riding . . . Basketball . . . Camera fiend . . . Favorite quote: You ' re only young once . . . Polly EUGENE ANTHONY POPIELARCZYK College Course Photography Club; History Circle; Tau Sigma; Orchestra 1, 2. 3 Smiling Jack of C. H. S. . . . Deep tenor voice . . . Freckles and concave glasses . . . Star in Junior Math . . . Native of Green Street . . . Holy Cross now has him . . . Called Pop” BARBARA LOIS POPP College Course History Circle; Photography Club; Class Book Staff; Senior Prom Committee Hard to know but worth the effort . . . Red-gold hair in a feather cut . . . Reveals her true self to few . . . Eyes wide in amaze- ment . . . Frank, likeable, unassuming . . . Our daily commuter to the Institute . . . Oh, Oh, there goes the bus . . . Passion for sundaes and old fashioned dances . . . Poppy PAUL ALFRED PRADERIO College Course Tau Sigma; Photography Club; History Circle; lunior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Football 4; Senior Football Club Sense of humor . . . Friendly to all, foe to none . . . Boyish charm . . . Only his best friends really know him . . . Carefree happy-go-lucky . . . One of our leading football players . . . Prad 35 4 + JOSEPH CHARLES PRENDERGAST General Course Tau Sigma; Junior Prom Committee; Photography Club; History Circle; Inter-Class Dramatics 2; Senior Prom Committee Children should be seen and not heard . . . Forever smiling . . . Funniest laugh . . . Big wheel from Burditt Hill . . . French II his favorite subject . . . King of billiards . . . Talkative . . . Striking in that coat and Adams hat . . . Our boy . . . Joe ELINOR MARGARET QUINN Commercial Course Photography Club; History Club; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Show; Class Book StafJ One of the most talkative pupils in the hall . . . Always ready for a joke . . . Natural . . . Unaffected . . . Favorite pastime, making hats . . . Nice to be with . . . Loves sports . . . Plans to be a legal secretary . . . Quinnie ARGEO ANTHON Y REGONINI General Course History Circle; Photography Club; Class Book Staff; Class Treasurer 3, 4; Tau Sigma; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee Reliable source of wit . . . Continually in good spirits . . . Wears the best in Esquire . . . Suave . . . Shows powers on the basket- ball court . . . Arge PAULA MINNA SALMEN Commercial Course History Circle; Photoqraphy Club; Junior Prom Committee Incessantly worried . . . Earnest, studious, conscientious . . . Many capabilities . . . Good natured . . . Jolly infectious laugh . . . Complexion to be envied . . . Avid listener . . . Bright-eyed and cheery . . . Paula A 36 WILLIAM RAYMOND SCHMIDT Technical Course Tau Sigma; History Circle; Photography Club; Visual Education Staff 1. 2, 3, 4; Eeronautics Club; Senior Show; Orchestra 1. 2. Staff 1. 2, 3. 4; Aeronautics Club; Senior Show; Orchestra 1, 2, President of the Photography Club A gentleman and scholar . . . One of Mr. Dyer ' s boys . . . Speaks little, but thinks volumes . . . Always likes what he is doing, always doing what he likes . . . Fun to be with, fun to work with . . . Wilhelm ELIZABETH ANN SEYMOUR Commercial Course Photography Club; History Circle They come no quieter . . . Pretty and petite . . . Active in social and sporting events . . . May be found with Barb, Mary or Betty . . . Tender voice . . . As usual they call her Betty SUSAN SHAPASIAN College Course Photography Club; History Circle; Junior Prom Committee Brown eyed Susan . . . Usual greeting E period, Well, another zero today . . . Unassuming, quiet, but mischievous . . . Keeps the post office busy . . . Sometimes grave, sometimes gay, and we like her . . . Sue EUGENE FRANKLIN SPENCER Technical Course Photography Club; History Circle; Aeronautics Club; Tau Sigma; Visual Education 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Class Book Staff; Model Builder ' s Club 1. 2, 3, 4 Just ask me anything . . . Follows the boys . . . Favorite hobby, models (we don ' t mean Powers) . . . Loyal scouter . . . One of Ray ' s boys . . . May be found at Johnston ' s . . . Radar and U. S. Navy will have him . . . Frank 37 DORIS MILDRED ULRICH College Course Photography Club; Junior Marshal; History Circle; Class Book Staff; Junior Prom Committee; Class Ring Committee To dance is to live . . . Chatter personified ... To know her is to love her . . . Brimming over with pep, vim, vitality . . . Laughing blue eyes . . . Doree MADALYN ELIZABETH WELCH General Course Photography Club; History Circle; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Show; Class Book Staff Formula for fun . . . Easy going nature . . . Allergic to worry . . . Unpredictable as April . . . Ready for anything . . . Carrot top . . . Punctually late ... Fun to be with . . . Madd VYRLIN MAE WELLS General Course Photography Club; History Circle; Junior Prom Committee; Thanksgiving Show 2 Crisp personality . . . Comes to the point . . . Always seen with, Phil . . . Never leaves without a book . . . Enjoys walking slow (to class) . . . Owner of prize Easter bonnet . . . Vyrlin has no nick name MURIEL RUTH WHITCOMB Commercial Course History Circle; Photography Club; Junior Prom Committee All grace and goodness . . . Appealing little girl manner . . . Unsquelchable giggles . . . Good company . . . Variety of abilities and talents . . . Reliable friend . . . Muriel A 38 IACQUELIN EDITH WILDER General Course Junior Marshal; Senior Show; Junior Prom Committee; Cheerleader 4; Class Book StarH; Photography Club: History Circle I smile, I laugh, and when it is necessary I work . . . True blue eyes and short cropped curls . . . Loves all sports . . . Able to tease and be teased . . . Intriguing laugh . . . How about a cheer . . . Dependable . . . Possesses an indescribable some- thing that makes her a person you want to know . . . Jackie THELMA DORIS WOODMAN General Course Class Book StaH: Photography Club; Junior Marshal; Junior Prom Committee; History Circle Such quietness doth excite suspicion . . . Our lone damsel from Sterling town . . . Halo of blonde hair . . . Disarmingly pretty . . . C period with football players amuses her . . . Favorite sport is swimming . . . Companion of Phyllis . . . Gum chewer . . . They come no better than Thel Jtt Mrmortant HELEN NOSEK Her quiet charm endeared her to us. 39 k. MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1945 NOW SERVING IN THE U. S. ARMED FORCES RAYMOND McGOWN General Course Pholoqraphy Club; History Circle; Tau Sigma Uncle Sam ' s best sailor . . . Not too big, but rugged . . . Likes a girl named Ruth . . . Popular with all classes . . . Hates to study . . . Our favorite paper boy ... ' 45 is glad to claim . . . Ray ROBERT MICHAEL O ' MALLEY College Course History Circle; Tau Sigma; Photography Club; Football 3; Thanksgiving Show Versatile as a kaleidiscope . . . Gay and light hearted . . . The life of every party . . . The death to every gloom . . . Pursuer of diversion . . . Retreater from aversion . . . The familiar lanky stringbean figure . . . Gone but not forgotten . . . Bob JOHN FRANCIS ZADROZNY General Course History Circle; Tau Sigma; Photography Club Left us early to join the fleet . . . No time for studying . . . Miss- ed school as much as possible . . . Miss Kerrigan ' s problem child . . . Blond, small, and congenial . . . Upholds the tradition of Green Street . . . Goes by his middle name . . . Frannie 40 CLASS HISTORY Freshman Weren ' t we, though — green as the grass — for this was a new environ- ment — a little world of its own. Our hearts were filled with mixed emotions: expectancy, anxiety, fear, fun. And weren ' t the Seniors nice to us, letting us be the first to buy tickets to a dance we never went to, telling us where our rooms were? Funny, isn ' t it, how their directions always seemed to lead us through every room but the one we wanted? Everything ran along smoothly until the shock of December 7. Will we ever forget that date? Close on it came another dread date — dreaded, that is, by us . . . Midyears. Somehow or other we managed to struggle through them. From then on it was easy going; no more studying or red marks on our report cards (or so we thought). We bought our weekly war stamps and attend- ed the Friday night dances with the air that all Freshmen in High School seem to acquire. So it was that June found us gazing with satisfaction at our hard-earned 40 points. We put on our gowns and tuxedos for our first Prom, proudly realizing that we were now Sophomore DAVID O ' TOOLE, President ANNE McRELL. Secretary HELEN MORAN, Vice President ROBERT FRIETAG, Treasurer Once more as we went up the old steps of C. H. S. and walked through the familiar halls, we realized that we were actually glad to be back. We gazed at the Freshmen running around with such bewildered looks and wondered if we ever looked like that. This year three new teachers were appointed to the faculty to replace those who had entered the service. Already the war was coming closer. It was all very exciting, too, because we were to elect our first class officers, and we wanted to do a good job. After we voted, we started to give our own Friday night dances at Music Hall. Finally, before we knew it, the year came to a close and we left C. H. S. resolving to do even better when we were 41 Junior PAUL DOMENICO. President ANNE McRELL. Secretary HELEN MORAN. Vice President ARGEO REGONINI. Treasurer Here we are in our Junior year. For the past two years we had been waiting for this year. Now we felt no different than before, because we still had the Seniors to look up to. However, just the thought of being called upper classmen was good enough for us. This was to be a most exciting year. After we rushed through the Mid-Years, being old hands at it we took them in stride, we ordered our class rings, and wished hopefully that we would get them in a hurry. Next plans were made for our Junior Prom. Many weary hours were spent in the discussion of decorations, invitations and orchestra. We were sure that this one would be the best ever. Finally the hard work was finished and we hurried home to put on our best for the big night ahead. The Seniors were our guests, the Prom a success and our Junior year passed away. Senior PAUL DOMENICO. President ANNE McRELL. Secretary HELEN MORAN. Vice President ARGEO REGONINI. Treasurer Enter the class of 1945 as Seniors at last! Our first class meeting was held, and last year ' s officers were re-elected. In December we presented our dramatic contribution . . . The Man Who Came to Dinner . . . which proved to be a huge success under the able direction of our class adviser, Miss Ryan. As spring approached, our class was somewhat diminished, due to early departures for college and demands of the local draft board for some of the boys. Of course, we were all looking forward to graduation. Yet at its approach, there was a feeling of regret as, opening the doors to the future, we look back on those four carefree years of our high school days and somehow wish they could last a little longer. 42 aai Class of ’45 as Sophomores CLASS OFFICERS DAVID O ' TOOLE. President HELEN MORAN, Vice-President ROBERT FRIETAG. Treasurer ANNE McRELL, Secretary 43 Class of ’45 as Seniors CLASS OFFICERS PAUL DOMINICO, President ARGEO REGONINI. Treasurer HELEN MORAN. Vice-President ANNE McRELL, Secretary 44 k 45 FRESHMAN INTERCLASS SHOW Enthusiastic, eager Freshmen were we as we met together to make plans for our debut in the Interclass Dramatics. As we had a variety of talent, our competent director, Mr. Henry O ' Toole, advised us to present a radio broad- cast. We wholeheartedly set to work and although we dreamed of winning first prize, our main objective was to show the upper classmen what those Freshmen could do. On April 17, The Freshman Hour” was presented. The show was made a success by the fine performances of Allan Kelley, Charles Malanson, John Duffy, Morton Madoff, Phyllis Siart, Bernadine Morris, Betty LaPlante, Dolores Baldyga, Ruth Hopfman, Robert Goodmanson and Paul McNally. Although we did not win first prize, we did win admiration from the other classes, who all agreed that the Freshmen had a promising future. 46 SENIOR SHOW Drugged by their huge Thanksgiving repast, the class agreed with their advisor that it would be a worthwhile project to present a former hit of stage and screen for their annual Senior Show . . . The Man Who Came To Dinner , by Kaufman and Hart. When the cast was finally assembled our first rehearsal was held in the Town Hall. Amid the echoes of our first chattering teeth, we laughed up- roariously at the various characters portrayed. Little did we know that this was the beginning of a long and tedious grind but then success is attained only after hard labor. Before we could say Sheridan Whiteside , the long anticipated night arrived. While last minute make-up was being frantically applied by the har- assed make-up artists, the curtain rose. Across the footlights on the boards appeared the choice and thus far hidden talent of the Senior Class. Rita Kehoe as the flustered clubwoman and part-time mother of the erratic camera fiend, Dick Lee, and the coquettish Dot Barlow, and part-time wife of solid citizen, Dave O ' Toole, appeared with her brood in a very excitable state of mind. More confusion was added by the visit of two curious clubwomen, very ably portrayed by Elinor Quinn and Madeline Welsh. 47 SENIOR SHOW (continued) These with Genevieve Cipriani as the easily flattered cook and Bill Schmidt as the conscientious butler completed the Stanley household. Leland Hamilton as the doctor from the horse-and-buggy era and Jackie Wilder as the officious nurse were the heralds of Miss Cutler and thence the Great Sheridan Whiteside. The chic, competent, smartly-dressed amanuensis was vivaciously played by Ruth Hopfman. Known throughout the play as Maggie, Ruthie displayed her dramatic ability to the utmost perfection. Portly Sheridan Whiteside, the bearded cosmopolitan and the hferator of the age, made his dramatic entrance in loud attire and still louder voice. Domineering from the start, the part was ' lived ' ' by the high school ' s aristocrat from Lancaster, James O ' Neil, Esq. An aura of mystery was added by the reminiscent Harriet Stanley played by Renie Innamorati who occasionally drifted into the scene. Romance entered the play with Me advent of Bert Jefferson, God ' s gift to the damsels of Mesalia. Allen Kelley was the perfect choice for the part. Hot on his heels followed Lorraine Sheldon, the siren of society. The part of the glamour girl was played with facility by Mary Call. Raymond Lang as Sandy, tne labor agitator in pursuit of his INAMORATA, June Stanly, appeared as the unwelcome son-in-law. A touch of ye merry England was added by the visit of Beverly Carlton, the debonair playwrite. Robert Malcomson took advantage of this opportunity to display his Oxford accent. Proving the tobacco shortage a fallacy, Richard Duncanson as Banjo, strutted onto the stage smoking and chewing a five-cen-seegar. The cast was rounded out by Joe Fontana, as Westcott, the radio announ- cer, and Roy Devaney and Ed Galuska as the expressmen. Orchids to Miss Ryan, who helped make The Man Who Came To Dinner a howling success. Without her whole-hearted efforts our flyer into higher dramatics would have been doomed to failure. With generous applause still ringing in the ears ol the cast, the curtain fell on what was generally agreed to be one of the High School ' s finest dramatic productions. 49 1 1 FOOTBALL Starting off the 1945 season, Clinton High spelled the makings of a crack football team, having many returning veterans and a host of new players. However, rival teams also added new strength to their ranks. Coach McCaffrey and Assistant coach Jack Ball had the boys out in August, getting them in shape for the opening game in September. Seniors on the squad were Capt. Gene Piano, Paul McNally, John Bailey, Bill Connolly, John Coskie, Bob Frietag, Rich Duncanson, John Murphy and Paul Pradario. Joe Zadronzny served as manager, being very capable and handy. CLINTON 0 GARDNER 13 As usual, Clinton opened the season at Gardner and was finally beaten by 13 to 0. The Green and Gold managed to keep the Chair City boys scoreless till the line gave way near the end of the first half. Clinton threatened many times, but Gardner ' s line always held. This game showed v hat Clinton lacked, even though Gardner was favored. CLINTON 0 NATICK 19 In its second contest, Clinton failed to score against a strong, underrated Natick team. Fumbles and pass interceptions accounted for all Natick ' s touchdowns. On four different occasions Clinton had opportuni- ties to score, but fumbling and loss on downs prevented this. This v as a Mid- land League game. Standouts for Clinton were Cataldi, Galagher and McNally. CLINTON 14 MILFORD 0 The Green and Gold determined to get into the v inning this week at the expense of Milford. They got down to business, and in two quarters marched over the opposition in true form. Substitutes finished v 50 FOOTBALL (continued) the job. Clinton showed tremendous power in the second quarter when Archie Cataldi and Figi McNally ripped through the Milford line for touchdowns. CLINTON 0 MARLBORO 19 Fuller Field was again the scene of a mass- acre, but this time it was our own team who received it. Marlboro, the Midland League and Eastern Mass, champs, toyed with Clinton from start to finish. Capt. Walt Brennan put on one of the finest exhibitions of football we had seen, since the night Clinton upset Marlboro in 1942. The visitors were simply too fast, strong and determined. CLINTON 14 WEBSTER 0 Bitter from last weeks trimming, Clinton traveled to Webster and picked up their second victory in the pouring rain. Capt. Gene Piano had most of the scoring luck by making two touchdowns. The Clinton linemen stood out both offensively and defensively. CLINTON 6 LEOMINSTER 12 The impossible was almost accomplished at Doyle Field this year. Only for an intercepted pass in the second quarter and Clinton might have walked off with the game. In this game Leominster received the scaring of their life. Umpire Rex Kidd and Leominster are still disputing over our touchdown. This was considered a moral victory for Clinton. CLINTON 2 ST. BERNARD ' S 0 Back at Fuller Field, Clinton barely nosed out St. Bernard ' s by two points. Over confident by last weeks near victory caused this. Neither team could score till t he last period when Bill Connolly, Clinton ' s star center, with seconds to play blocked a punt, which landed behind the visitors ' goal. CLINTON 0 HUDSON 0 This game was one of the best games of the year as far as football is concerned. This was predicted before the game even began. Each team claimed it would win. It was played under the lights at Riverside Park, before a crowd that overflowed the park. Clinton came within 3 yards of a touchdown. Everyone will remember the battle cry, ' Give the ball to Bino ' . The game was loaded with thrills and excitement, however, both teams had to settle for a tie. CLINTON 12 FITCHBURG 13 Outplayed for two periods by the tricky ' T ' , Clinton turned on the power to match Fitchburg ' s two touchdowns, but were short by one point. Paul McNally made a beautiful 70 yard score down the side lines. Standouts for Clinton were McNamara, McNally, Bailey and Coskie. CLINTON 18 MAYNARD 0 As in passed years, Clinton ended the season by traveling to Maynard for the annual Thanksgiving classic. The Green and Gold really sparkled this day, and in the last quarter the game ended in a free for all. Everybody and his grandmother took part, holding the game up for fifteen minutes. Clinton scores were made by Bailey, Cataldi and Capt. Piano. Everyone who attended will long remember this game. To end up this exciting season, the Lions Club feted the team to a banquet at the Old Timers. Henry Lamar, coach of Harvard University, was guest speaker. Tom Dunn, National League umpire, also spoke. 51 SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB CHEER LEADERS A A 52 BASEBALL The scent of spring is in the air and that means the beginning of a new year, and a new baseball team. Good weather and dry grounds in early April permitted Coach McCaffrey to call spring practice at Savage Field. Although many lettermen returned, a deep gash was left in the hitting and pitching department. This, however, doesn ' t stop Clinton from having a fine ball club. One of the largest schedules in years proved that Clinton could carry on. A total of fourteen games will be played this year. Returning veterans are Capt. Bob Frietag in his position behind the plate; Tom Fallon, slugging lefty and A-l fielder and only a sophomore; Archie Cataldi, famed Acre star at third base; Joe Prindle, top notch fielder and heavy hitter; Bill Gosselin, an outstanding pitcher; Tom Shaugnessy, back at second base; and Ed Nicewicz, relief pitcher and all around player. New players on the squad are John Bailey, Joe Fontana, Joe Angelini, Jim McLaughlin, Pat Vitone, Dan Driscoll, Bob Donohue, Jim Morin and Paul McNally. THE SCHEDULE April 28 — MILFORD at CLINTON May 2 — HUDSON at CLINTON May 5 — MARLBORO at MARLBORO May 7 — GARDNER at CLINTON May 9 — LEOMINSTER at CLINTON May 1 i — HUDSON at HUDSON May 16 - MARLBORO at CLINTON May 19 — MAYNARD at MAYNARD May 21— GARDNER at GARDNER May 23 — FITCHBURG at CLINTON May 26 - - MAYNARD at CLINTON May 28 - MILFORD at MILFORD June 2 — FITCHBURG at FITCHBURG June 6 - - LEOMINSTER at LEOMINSTER 53 BASKETBALL After a lapse of two years, on account of wartime restrictions on traveling, basketball was again resumed at Clinton High. Only three games were played, due to uncertainty of securing a basket- ball court and traveling conditions. However, they were packed with unlimited thrills, large crowds, and everyone was happy to see a Clinton High School basketball team. CLINTON 25 FITCHBURG 54 It was the first game in over two years for the Green and Gold against a team slated for state champs, which explains the score. Clinton started off in fine fore, but couldn ' t keep it up due to lack of reserve material and inexperience. CLINTON 31 MARLBORO 26 At the Armory, before a large crowd of fans, Clinton managed to wipe a more experienced Marlboro team. The visitors led only at the end of the first period. After that, Clinton took the lead by a slim margin and widened it to five points before the final whistle. The Green and Gold attack was led by Jimmy McLaughlin, William Hildebrandt and Ray Lang. CLINTON 26 MARLBORO 24 Not satisfied with their defeat a week before, Marlboro again challenged the renowned Green and Gold at the Marlboro High gym. They met with the same fate as the first game. However, this game was more thrilling than the first. Clinton led till the last period, when the Black and Orange tied the score with only seconds left to play. In the three minute overtime, Paul McNally, Clinton ' s top scorer, saved the day for Clinton on a long accurate shot to win the game. Seniors on the squad were Paul McNally, Ray Lang, Bob Frietag and Joe Angelini. A 54 tv Jfc 55 HISTORY CIRCLE In early April the 1945 year of the History Circle was organized under the supervision of Mr. Henry M. O ' Toole. The officers elected for the Circle Dave O ' Toole, President and Emil Novak, Secretary-Treasurer. Meetings were held every Wednesday night at Union Hall. Mr. O ' Toole gave us talks on government, and provided many interesting speakers on that subject. Socials and dances were held after the meetings. The annual trip to Provincetown is still questionable. We are hoping and praying that it will take place. Gasoline, tires and transportation are still scarce. Mr. O ' Toole is doing his best about the matter, and whether or not we go, the History Circle of ’45 will have a successful year. A 56 TAU SIGMA The 1945 Chapter of the Tau Sigma got under way in early April. Meetings were held every Tuesday night, and at our first meeting ballots were cast, electing William Connolly as President and John Coskie as Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Gordon organized Tau Sigma some years back, for the express pur- pose of teaching the Senior boys, who were now entering a new phase of life, social manners, problems on life, and other information, which will be helpful to them. To him, we wish to express our utmost thanks. The annual dinner-dance will be held at the Sterling Inn, and the 1945 year of Tau Sigma will be completed. 57 FRENCH CIRCLE President Joseph Angelini Vice-President Genevieve Cipriani Treasurer Secretary Edward Galuska Ruth Hopfman Each year in Room 8, a group of foreign minded students get together to form that organization called the French Club. French IV aristocrats held the upper hand in the club, because of superior knowledge over the lowly French III peasants. As in the past, Miss Mary Kerrigan served as director, and we are very grateful to her for her help and guidance. The initiation of the Seniors taking French III was the highlight of the club. Conga lines on High Street, barber shop quartets, a visit to jail, and a so-called shower bath helped make good Frenchmen of them. We will long remember Miss Kerrigan for kind heart and enduring patience during our membership in Le Cercle Francais. 58 ORCHESTRA When the Freshmen hear strange sounds coming from the Portable, we know the Orchestra is getting under way. Each year a group of talented musicians get together to form our own Clinton High School Orchestra, who voluntarily come forth to play at graduation. Seniors in the orchestra are: E. Allen Kelley, Morton Madoff, Leland Hamilton, William Schmidt, Robert Malcomson, Edward Galuska, Joe Fontana, John Andrews, John Alzipeidi, Carmine Paulino and Anne McRell. The Orchestra has made marked progress under the guidance of our efficient and enthusiastic director, Miss Elinor M. Driscoll, whom the Class of ' 45 can only say Thank You . 59 JUNIOR PROM It was finally here — our Junior Prom! We had been planning for this great event for weeks, and chose our committees for the orchestra, decorations, tickets and receptions. Bright and early the morning of the Prom we were at the Town Hall all ready to get started. Carnival was to be the theme; but for a while it didn ' t look like much of anything. We had the usual problems: the decorations just wouldn ' t stick to the walls, and the streamers insisted on obeying the law of gravity. We ran out of crepe paper and paste. At this rate it would never be ready by 8 that night! But by noon the whole hall had been decorated. It looked so gay with the big black masks, bright compacts, top hats, dance programs, giant red tubes of lipstick, and ballons all over the walls and the multi-colored streamers that hung from the balcony. That night we were all in heaven, dancing to Eddie Hamilton ' s music. Later on, Mr. Gordon led the Grand March in which everyone took part. General dancing was again resumed, and all agreed that our Prom had been most successful. WHO ' S WHO IN 1945 1 . 2 . 3. 4. 5. 6 . 7. 8 . 9. 10 . 11 . 12 . 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20 . 21 . 22 . 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. Ideal C. H. S. Girl Ideal C. H. S. Boy Favorite School Activity Most Likely to Succeed (Girl) Most Likely to Succeed (Boy) Nicest Disposition Favorite Rendezvous Most Talkative Most Excitable Favorite Orchestra Favorite Radio Program Most Athletic (Girl) Most Athletic (Boy) Class Wit Coziest First Girl To Marry First Boy To Marry Enjoyed Most in C. H. S. Quietest Noisiest Cutest Dimples Most Carefree Most Ambitious Best Bluffer Why Girls Leave Home Why Boys Leave Home C. H. S. Needs Most C. H. S. Needs Least Best Dancer (Girl) Best Dancer (Boy) Most Cheerful Cutest Woman Hater Man Hater Favorite Pastime Glamor Girl Glamor Boy Most Tactful Most Sincere Class Pessimist Favorite Movie Actor Favorite Movie Actress Biggest Swing Fan Most Sophisticated Prettiest Handsomest Nicest Smile Most Popular Girl Most Popular Boy Most Reliable Greatest Worry Least Worry Best Dressed Girl Best Dressed Boy Class Optimist Dot Barlow Bill Connolly Singing for Graduation Dolores Baldyga Bill Schmidt Rich Duncanson Corner Cupboard Jim O ' Neil Renie Innamorati Tommy Dorsey 9:20 Club, Bing Crosby Charlotte Kramer Paul McNally Lee Hamilton Mary Call Ruth Haner Ray McGown Room 8 Vivian Lavine, Ray Gates Lena Ambrosi Elinor Driscoll Ray Lang Gene Spencer, Pearl Haroian Rich Duncanson M-F-N Local 53 Radiators, Roof, Men P. M. ' s, Girls, Bells Doris Ulrich Mort Madoff Jackie Wilder Mary Moore Roy Devaney Paula Salmen Parking Rita Kehoe Allan Kelley Gen Cipriani Paul Domenico Dick Lee Van Johnson Lauren Bacall Mort Madoff Ruth Hopfman Betty McCarty Robert Frietag Elisa Giovannangelo Anne McRell Dave O ' Toole Barbara Popp Draft Homework Bibsie McCann Argeo Regonini Robert Malcolmson 65 STRANGE MUSIC” Let ' s Take the Long Way Home Winged Victory An Evening In Paris You ' re My Little Pin-up Girl Don ' t Carry Tales Out of School Sailing at Midnight Oh! ' Frenchy The Boy Next Door Kansas City Kitty Freddie and His Fiddle The Very Thought of You United We March The Time is Now Don ' t Fence Me In Ac-cent-tu-ate the Positive More and More Dance With the Dolly Robin Hood Long Ago and Far Away Together Trolley Song Speak Low I Wanna Get Married You Stopped Traffic in my Heart One Meatball I ' ll Walk Alone How Little We Know Chinatown Hot Time in the Town of Berlin Is It Me Or My Money I Walked In Salt Water Cowboy Walk a Little, Talk a Little Stay-A-Wake Boy And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine When the Boys Come Home My Little Brown Book A Little On the Lonely Side You ' re My Favorite Dish There Goes That Song Again Like Someone in Love Smoke Gets In Your Eyes In the Middle of Nowhere Featherhead Paradise Island Whistle While You Work Head of the Class Little Boy Blue Sweet and Lovely Is You Is, Or Is You Ain ' t My Baby First Report Cards Aeronautics Class Room 8, Periods A, B, D, E, F Mary Moore Alpha Omega Sorority Bill Connolly on Coach Lace. Ronald Garceau Ray Lang Katherine Grady Lee Hamilton Cigarettes Graduation Maynard Game Mr. Cobb ' s P. M. ' s Mr. McSherry and Chemistry pupils Vacations Doris Ulrich lim O ' Neil and his red hat Gas, meat, butter, coal, tires Senior Banquet Pipes in Room 13 Tardy Excuse Phyllis Siart (and she did) Driving with Ruth Hopfman You Get No Bread Girls after graduation Mid-year marks We have Germantown Barb and Elliott Argeo Regonini The Man Who Came To Dinner John Andrews Rich Duncanson on High Street Paul McNally Leominster game for 16th year Will Clinton still be dead? Peggy Brown Babsy Haner Renie Innamorati Clinton High ' s Band Raising the flag Not if you smoke Raleigh ' s Mr. Davis in the Hall Barbara Popp Miss Praderio ' s room Janitors in Room 8 Paul Domenico Ray McGown Dot Barlow John Bailey WORLD PREMIERE Song To Remember Bluebeard Can ' t Help Singing Falcon in Hollywood Ministry of Fear Three Caballeros Follow The Girls Something For the Boys Fighting Lady Up In Arms Tall In the Saddle Face In the Fog End of the Road Marriage Is A Private Affair Here Come the Waves Dangerous Passage My Buddy My Gal Loves Music Meet Me In St. Louis Here Comes the Co-ed Thunderhead Lake Placid Serenade An American Romance The Conspirators Dark Waters The Woman in the Window Little Hollywood Guest In the House Till We Meet Again San Fernando Valley National Barn Dance Bathing Beauty Hail the Conquering Hero Gaslight Seven Days Ashore Shine on Harvest Moon Secret Command Make Your Own Bed Summer Storm The Hitler Gang Story Of A Starry Night The Purple Heart The Song Of Bernadette This Is the Life Adventures of Mark Twain Heavenly Days Green and Gold Ed Galuska Dolores Baldyga Warren Jermain Latin I, II, HI Charlotte, Gladys, Elinor Wolves Tau Sigma Dot McElligott Bibsie McCann and her bracelets Ann Maroney John Murphy Parking at South Meadow Mrs. J. Stevens Mossy Pond Boy ' s basement Joe Fontana So what? After the war Gen Cipriani Bill Schmidt No School horn Babsy and Ray Mr. Cobb and Miss Gibbons John Coskie on the river Janice O ' Malley Thanksgiving Show Ken Janda Class Reunion Green Street Larkin Hillbillies Thelma Woodman Gene Piano Mr. McSherry and Bunsen Burner Gene Spencer Hudson game Mr. Comiskey Boys in the service .. Doubtful seniors Greeley Hill Boys Jim O ' Neil and 4 girls stuck (?) in Sterling Biology students at work Bernie Morris Seniors after mid-years Johnny Droogan Religious Education Classes 67 WORLD PREMIERE ( continued ) The Impatient Years Irish Eyes Are Smiling Rainbow Island Sensation of 1945 Step Lively Abroad With Two Yanks Alaska Highway Frenchman ' s Creek Dark Eyes Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo Master Race Address Unknown Crime By Night Madame Curie Music For Millions The Suspect What A Blonde My Pal Wolf The Great Mr. Handel Hi, Beautiful Bright Horizon Glamour Manor Today ' s Children God Is My Co-Pilot The Enchanted Cottage For Whom The Bell Tolls The Kid Sister Secrets Of A Scout The Unseen It Happened In Springfield All Star Rally Her Lucky Night Ticket Girl The Guiding Light Woman In White Let ' s Go Steady The Student Prince High Powered Double Exposures The Man Who Walked Alone Practically Yours Rough, Tough and Ready Waiting to be Seniors Elinor Driscoll Central Park Mary Call in Senior Show Mr. Cobb in the corridors Bob O ' Malley and Harry Spencer H. S. sidewalks in winter Room 8 on a rainy day Anne McRell Mr. Dyer and Aeronautics Club Seniors Skipping Periods Copying Homework Girl Chemists High School Band Smoke in the basement Rita Kehoe Any Senior boy Mort Madoff lackie Wilder 60 in mid-years Girl ' s basement Freshmen With women drivers The Portable Tardy pupils Dot Barlow Gene Spencer Warren Jermain Allen Kelley Dave O ' Toole at Groton Dolores Baldyga Gloria Masciarelli Miss Ryan Selma Cooperman Well? Highest Honors That 90% proof Class pictures Not these days Diploma Figi r 68 CLASSROOM HUMOR Mr. Cobb: You can ' t sleep in my class. Densmore: If you didn ' t talk so loud, I could. Mr. McSherry: What is nitrate of sodium? Ruth Horner: Half the day rate, I suppose. Mr. Sheridan: What are the names of the bones in your hand? Jim O ' Neil: Dice. Miss McIntyre: Why are you late? Ray Lang: Class started before I got here. Mr. Gordon: Take this sentence, ' Bring the cow into the pasture ' . What mood? Rita Kehoe: The cow. Mr. McSherry: What is the most outstanding product chemistry has given to the world? Hamilton: Blondes. Miss Kerrigan: Did the Senior Show have a happy ending? Duncanson: Sure, everybody was glad it was over. Mr. Gordon: What is wrong with this sentence: ' The horse and cow is in the pasture? ' McNally: Because one ought always to put the lady first. Mr. O ' Toole: Why are the medieval centuries called the Dark Ages ? Ruth Hopfman: Because it was knight time. Mr. Gibbons: What do you find the hardest thing to deal with? Ray Gates: An old pack of cards. Mr. Gordon: Did you write this poem yourself? Bob Frietag: Every line of it. Mr. Gordon: Then I ' m glad to meet you, Edgar Allen Poe, I thought you were dead long ago. Taxi Driver: I thought that I heard somebody tell me to stop. Connolly: Drive on; she wasn ' t talking to you. A collision is when two things come together unexpectedly. Can you give us an example of a collision? Madoff: Yes ' m, twins. Miss McIntyre: What do you know about Spanish Syntax? J. Murphy: Gosh, I didn’t know they had to pay for their fun. It ' s a sure sign of summer when a Scotchman throws his Christmas tree away. 69 CLASSROOM HUMOR D. O ' Toole: I suppose all geniuses aie conceited. E. A. Kelley: Some ot them — but I ' m not. 0. Kramer: ' Does your watch tell the time? G. Oehmer: No, you have to look at it. The Gay Nineties a gige and a gal. The Roarin ' Twenties a flivei and a flapper. The Dizzy Forties a plane and a jane Miss Ryan: Why is your arithmetic so rusty? J. Wilder: I must have left my adding machine out in the rain. Alas for Little Willie We ' ll ne ' er see him no more; For what he thought was H 2 O Was H2 S04 E. Frank Spencer: Fishing? Billy Schmidt: No, drowning worms. F. McMullen: How do you feel after a ride on that horse? D. McElligott: Gosh! I never thought that anything stuffed with hay could be so hard as that. Dot Barlow: Was I driving too fast? A1 Moran: Heck, no. You were flying too low. A Nut is at the wheel, A Peach is at his right, A turn in the road — Fruit Salad tonight! Proud Father: Well, son, now that you ' re a grad, what are you going to do?” Offspring of ' 45: I ' m going to talk to you about the good old days. And then there was the co-ed who was so dumb she thought hardening of the arties was a highway project. Mr. J. Gibbons: Give me an example of indirect taxation. E. Novak: The dog tax. Mr. J. Gibbons: How is that? E. Novak: The dog doesn ' t have to pay it. Mr. McNamara: Give me three collective nouns.” E. Gioka: Flypaper, wastebasket ana vacuum cleaner. If these jokes are hard and stale, Please don ' t make a fuss, For they belong to the jokesters, And only borrowed by us. 70 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the honorable class of 1945, being of strong body and weak mind, and knowing that all good things must come to an end, take pen in hand and draw up our final bequest for succeeding classes at Clinton High School. John Alzapiedi and John Andrews leave with the Larkin Hillbillies. Lena Ambrosi and Ethel Gioka leave with the Acre gang. Joe Angelini leaves his curly hair to Kevin O ' Toole. John Bailey leaves Kiver to carry on. Dolores Baldyga leaves — the Golden Voice of 1945. Dot Barlow leaves to be photographea for school-girl complexion ads. Laurent Benoit leaves in his snazzy garbadine suit — yum yum. Anastacia Bertzos leaves to join the ranks of Cadet Nurses. Peggy Brown leaves quietly but not unnoticed. Madeline Calabrese leaves her array of shorthand pins. Gen Cipriani leaves her 95 % ' s and above to Mary Davitt. Bill Connolly leaves still raving about the Marines. Selma Cooperman and Vivian Lavine leave hand-in-hand. John Coskie leaves his wide-awake appearance (?) and brisk manner (?) to Tubby Elia. Frances Czarnecki leaves her curly hair to some lucky junior. George Densmore leaves his manly beauty to Sonny Grady. Roy Devaney leaves the girls alone — much to their sorrow. Paul Domenico leaves his boy scout pants to Jackie Hastings - — may they wear well. Madeline Donnelly leaves to find a cookie . Joe Donnini leaves to play a little baseball. Constance Dorazio leaves with a smile to everyone. June Dorazio leaves without a single sound. Eleanor Driscoll leaves her chemistry book a little worn. Johnnie Droogan leaves his right-hand man, Archie, behind. Richie Duncanson leaves — following one of the fairer sex, of course. Theresa Fitzgerald leaves Miss Gannon a package of chewing gum. Joe Fontana leaves — oh, Frankie! Ottsie Frietag leaves his height to anyone who can reach it. Gus Galuska abdicates his position as tobacco king in favor of Vincent Lipka. Ronald Garceau leaves a slap on the back to all seniors. Ray Gates leaves skipping periods to Bill McNamara. Elisa Giovannangelo leaves, proving good things come in small packages. John Gemma leaves for the laundry. Mary Grady leaves in her Plymouth. Leland Hamilton leaves his super human physical prowess to Stan Bryant. Babsy Haner leaves to wait for a V-Mail letter. Pearl Harioan leaves her good nature to anyone who needs it. Walter Heinold leaves his peaches and cream complexion to John O ' Malley. 71 k. k LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT ( continued ) Ruth Hopfman leaves her collection of odd-shaped, colored glasses to anyone who dares. Renie Innamarati leaves for the basketball games at Turner Hall. Kenny janda leaves he was never here anyway. arren Jermain leaves and not witn a Scotch smile. Elinor Jewett leaves, still talking. Rita Kehoe leaves to get a tan in Florida. Alice Kelley leaves — still smiling. Allen Kelley leaves in his flivver. Elliot Krackhardt leaves the halls echoing One Meatball . Charlotte Kraemer leaves her cute ways to Barbara Dippold. Ray Lang turns Room 1 back to Miss McIntyre. Mary LaPlante leaves her dancing feei to Connie Duggan. Richard Lee leaves with his mouse-trop - - good hunting, Dick. Mort Madoff leaves us Stompin at the Savoy . Bob Malcomson leaves Miss Driscoll m need of a pair of sun glasses. Rose Marcik leaves to become someone ' s Stenog. W alter Marhefka leaves with his Charles Atlas build - - woof, woof. Ann Maroney leaves for the horse shows. Gloria Masciarelli leaves to become an Angel of Mercy . Bibsy McCann leaves her not over 50 sticker to Reg. Bates. Betty McCarty leaves her collection of tardy slips to Ellen Tierney. Dorothy McElligott leaves her giggles echoing in the corridors. Ray McGown left Babsy writing letters. Eleanor McGovern leaves her sister to ride home on the bus alone. Frances McMullen leaves for a horseback ride. Fiji McNally leaves the football team minus a taxi. James McNamara leaves to earn a pair of silver wings. Phyllis McNamara and Vyrlin Wells leave together — our two sophisticated ladies. Anne McRell leaves with the Sea Scouts. Mary Moore leaves a certain someone still guessing. Helen Moran leaves her twinkling Irish eyes to Bibbers McNally. Bernie Morris leaves the freshmen open-mouthed. John Murphy leaves a big hole in the football line. Catherine Mortimer leaves just as quietly as she entered. Theresa Murphy leaves her dimples to Marion Mitchell. Emil Novak leaves answering the call of the wild. Gladys Oehmer leaves her graceful stride to Beverly Spencer. Elinor Quinn leaves for down under . Janice O ' Malley leaves for the post office with a letter to guess who. Jimmy O ' Neil leaves his campaign buttons to the nearest Democrat. Dave O ' Toole leaves Mr. Dyer minus a very competent movie director. 72 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT ( continued ) Alyce Papacolas leaves her bangs to Jackie Frietag. Carmine Paulino leaves with his squeeze box under his arm. Gene Piano leaves an unhappy coach with a hard place to fill. Pauline Poissant leaves with her earrings on; we know she can ' t lose them. Eugene Popielarczyk leaves for Holy Cross and a very promising career. Bob O ' Malley left to spend the winter in Florida at the President ' s request. Barbara Popp leaves the secret of her flaming tresses to Betty Spencer. Paul Praderio leaves his sister, Natalie, to the future classes of Clinton High. Joe Prendergast leaves with a boogie beat . Argeo Regonini leaves the junior girl (s) sighing. Paula Salmen leaves with her collection of testies. Bill Schmidt leaves hoping no one will find out about the hall door. Betty Seymour leaves her feathei bob to Rosalie Mortimer. Sue Shapasian leaves her long black hair to Mary Toner. Phyllis Siart left in March for the preacher ' s. Frank Spencer leaves the Sea Scouts and Boy Scouts for the real thing. Doris Ulrich leaves for the woods . Muriel Whitcomb leaves, oh, so quietly. Jackie Wilder leaves her pep to Raye Stuka. Thelma Woodman leaves minus her right-hand gal, Phyllis. John Zadrozny left early for the Navy. Signed; MARY CALL ANN MARONEY ANNE McRELL DORIS ULRICH Witnessed: The Waiter The Porter The Upstairsmaid CLASS SONG Music — Gounod Words — W illiam Schmidt Glory to those who their duty saw, Honor those men in the strife of war. We come with fuel for the Lamp of Peace, With vigor of youth and fire of hope That malice shall cease. Yours is the torch to bear as we onward go, You need courage to spare, as you grasp it so. Here in our steps carry on, keep our flame alight, And ever be true, brave spirit renew, All evil to fight. Ours is the fate of the future world, Constant our faith is a flag unfurled. We face our task as we firmly stand, With reverence to God, with trust in ourselves To hold peace for men. 74 GRADUATION PROGRAM MARCH OF THE GRADUATES CORONATION MARCH (The Prophet) High School Orchestra Meyerbeer LARGO (Xerxes) Chorus Handel RODGER YOUNG Joseph Fontana Loesser SONGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME . Dvorak A BROWN BIRD SINGING Dolores Baldyga i 1 ■ Wood BY THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE DANUBE Chorus PRESENTATION OF CLASS GIFT Paul M. Domenico Strauss ADDRESS His Excellency, Maurice J. Tobin, Governor of the Commonwealth PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Thomas F. Gibbons, Superintendent of Schools AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS Chairman of School Committee CLASS SONG Morton A. Madoff MARCH N C-4 High School Orchestra Bigelow FAREWELL TO CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL The hardest task of closing our career as high-school students is when we have to say farewell. As the Class of 1945 passes through the portals of Clinton High School, we wonder what fate the future holds for us. To some of us this has been a year of joy and happiness, but to most of us it has been a year of sorrow and grief. The end of the War in Europe, General Mac Arthur ' s return to the Philip- pines, Tokyo being bombed daily by our B-29 ' s, and other events have made the year 1945 famous. However, the greatest casualty of this year v as the passing of our beloved Commander-in-Chief, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whose untiring efforts made possible, perhaps, this graduation for the Class of 1945. But, fear not, as ye say farewell, for it is not the end, but only the beginning of our future. No matter where we go, oi what we do, Clinton High School will always find a place in our hearts. A 76 In the following pages will be found the names of those who made this class book possible — THE ADVERTISERS. It is not merely a business proposition to these men. They are men who believe in CLINTON HIGH IDEALS. They are men who admire and respect the young men and women of Clinton High School Let us not fail them. Time after time we have asked for their aid — and every time they have come through 100%! These men — some of whom have never had the privilege or opportunity to know as students the fellowship and spirit of C. H. 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CLINTON, MASSACHUSETTS AN ANNOUNCEMENT by the WORCESTER SCHOOL OF RUSINESS SCIENCE In conformance with its policy of presenting a complete, well balanced, individualized training program, the Worcester School of Business Science has recently completed arrangements with Grace Eden and John Robert Powers, creator of the famed Powers Girls. Mr. Powers and Miss Eden will give a special and individual course for each student of the Worcester School of Business Science. This course covers self-improvement in appearance, poise and personality. In association with Grace Eden, Powers Course Director, who will personally meet and prescribe for each student, this famed Powers Course personality development program will be an exclusive feature of Worcester School of Business Science training. 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