High School of Commerce - Caduceus Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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MARGUERITE VIRGINIA MORIARTY 554 Armory Street Bright eyes and a gracious smile characterize Peggie. With Irish enthusiasm she has taken part in many sports, especially in soccer, softball, and basketball. Sports, however, have not occupied all of her time; she has been a member of the Girls' Patrol, Homeroom Representative, Chairman of the Program Commit- tee. and participant in the Freshman Reception. CLAIRE GLORIA MORISI 94 Oklahoma Street Such dignity and poise as Claire possesses should not go unmentioned. Always gracious, she has contributed much to the repu- tation of our school. She would make an ideal receptionist in a large business office. We're counting on Claire to bring credit to the class of '43! MAY IRENE MOSHER 448 Ifilbraham Road Irene will assuredly be the pride and Joy of her employer, both for her quick ability in clerical work, and for the ease and fluency with which she reads and writes shorthand. Her talent as a speaker has been a valuable asset to the Radio Workshop. LOTTIE FRANCES NALEPA 1613 Bay Street With true Polish pep, Lottie entered wholeheartedly into the Radio Workshop, Girls' Glee Club, A Capella Choir, Student Library Service, and the First Aid Class. Lottie further proved her energy by acting as Treasurer or the Knitting Club, and by co-operating on many comuittees: Pinafore , the Musical Festival, and the XIIA Executive Board. ARDELLE MAE NOONEY 87 Fenwick Street Combine a friendly manner, a wide grin, and light brown hair: presto, you have a remedy any doctor would prescribe as an antidote for gloom! Ardelle's good nature has made her a popular member of Kumtux and the Girls' Patrol. ROBERT VICTOR OLLARI 34 Lombard Street For years Bob's recumbent form, stretched at full length in the Boys' Patrol chair, has uncoiled itself rapidly at the approach of anyone who ventured near his post without offering to show a pass. Bob is not without ambition: he has high hopes to further the war effort by becoming an addition to the nation's Air Corps. ' .deter. VIRGINIA ELIZABETH O'NEIL 151 Sherman Street Lucky deserves her name, for she was lucky when chosen to participate in the Freshman Assembly and Christmas Festival, and to join Le Foyer, Outing Club, Girls' Patrol, Cap and Gown Committee, and the Commerce Bulletin Board Editors. An enthusiastic G. A. A. member, Lucky has enjoyed such athletic activities as Class Basket- ball and Squad Leading. You may Load-er with a Bill for her future luck! MARY ROSE PASCUCCI 976 Liberty Street Vivacious Mary's boundless enthusiasm bubbles in all chan- nels. Her energy has been shown not only in her work on the Lunchroom Squad and for the Student Library Service, but also in sports and socials, as witnessed by her membership in the Squad Leaders and Promenade Committee.

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DOROTHY KATHLEEN MASKO 121 Mooreland Street Does she sing in the Glee Club? Is she short, blonde, and quiet? Is she always willing to co-operate? If she answers Yes! to all of these questions, her name is Cot! MARTHA MATCHETT 255 College Street Martha has shown her love of music when, as a member of the band and orchestra, she took port in the Music Festival and in Pinafore . Her acting ability was shown in the Class Cay Play and in a Patriotic Assembly. Martha also served on the Banquet and the XIIB Dance Committees, and on the Christmas Broadcast. We all hope that she will realize her every ambition. ALICE GRACE McCONALD 399 Newbury Street Although not one of our most conspicuous members, Alice has remained a loyal supporter of all class activities. She partici- pated in the softball games when a XB, and always has shown a good fighting spirit. Alice should make a good stage manager—usually in the background, but important Just the same. JOHN OLIVER McGUIGAN 144 Lamont Street John's playing on the Football, Baseball, and Basketball teams has made him well known in Commerce. John also has served his school by participating in assemblies, and in the Boys' Patrol responsibilities. His sense of humor helped to enliven the Hi-Y Club while he was a member. GENEVIEVE RUTH McLEAN 129 Monroe Street Creamy-eyed Genevieve is usually more wide-awake than her wide-eyed classmates. Gifted with the fine art of speech, she always has found it easy to hold her own during class recitations. Her fast-talking ability should aid her to success. ARLENE LUCIA MEACHAM 460 Union Street As she trudged along her daily route of collecting the homeroom attendance cards, fair-haired Arlene's thoughts probably turned to her outside activities of dancing and skating. Or, did her memories linger on her semester in the band? JOAN CATHERINE MEYER 73 Spring Street When Joan, an import from North Carolina, reached Spring- fiold, she captivated everyone with her Southern drawl. As she spoke. Southern bells tinkled in the air. She quickly adapted herself to Commerce ways, however, and served her school by managing homeroom affairs, ushering at Pinafore , and by serving on the XIIB Execu- tive Board, and the Caduceus Editorial Committee. SHIRLEY MAE MILLER 189 Bristol Street Who could prove more helpful than Shirley-Mae were she to secure a position as personal shopper in one of New York's largest department stores? Her enthusiastic aid as a Student Librarian will not soon be forgotten; nor will the hours she spent in her home- room. patiently arranging appointments for graduation pictures. C

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 Jtc£ s i4ts TS nu et', i Sv- SHIRLEY FRANCES PAULSEN 20 Edendale Street A sunny smile and a cheery disposition have made Frannie well liked by everyone. Fran has been a recipient of Junior Honors; Secretary, Vice-President, and Treasurer of Areopagitica: Secretary of the Junior Class; General Chairman of the Banquet; a War Chest Speaker; and a member of The Senior Executive Board. Mr. Clancey and Mr. Williams, whom she assisted, think she will make an excellent secretary. FLORENCE ELEANOR PELCHER 44 Morgan Street Light haired Florence's serene and friendly manner have made her the wise choice of her comrades for the XIIB and XIA Class Social Committees. Florence's poise and graciousness will be an asset to any firm wishing a social secretary. FLORENCE IRMA PERLOWITZ 1160 Dwight Street Although Flo's ambitious nature precipitated her into work after school, she also found time to serve in the Knitting Club, as a Squad Leader, as a member of the XB Social Committee, and as a Caduceus agent. ANTOINETTE TITA PITEO 43 Margaret Street Amiable, good-hearted Tita, bubbling with Joviality, represents the happier side of class life. As Homeroom Reporter in XB, she proved that school has its gayer moments. She would make an ideal Army nurse, constantly bolstering the morale of the ill or injured soldiers. ELEANOR AMBER PLOUFF 84 Homestead Blvd., Longmeadow Tiny, vivacious Plouffy. known by all for her lovely sing- ing voice, has often added her bit to assemblies, Graduation Exer- cises. and the Commerce Capers, not only by participation in the Girls' Glee Club and choir, but also by piano solos. Eleanor also has been active as XA Homeroom Vice-President, XIA Vice-President of the Interschool Nisimaha, and as a Caduceus agent. DORIS ETTA PORTER 321 % Taylor Street Will Doris ever overcome her tendency to blush? This ability may have been the incentive for her hobby, that of painting blush- ing beauties. Doris's interest in art made her the Chairman repre- senting Commerce in the Incorporate of Fine Arts. When not drawing, Doris could be found straightening out her G. 0. accounts as Home- room Agent or attending a Kumtux meeting. ARLINE BEATRICE PUTNAM 5 Revere Street, East Longmeadow Attractive Arl's love of sports has been shown by her membership in the Modern Dance Group. Squad Leaders, and the Girls' Baseball team. We know that her ability to get along with people will be of real aid to Arline in the business world. STILLMAN ALOISE REED 122 Cambridge Street As a member of Radio Workshop, Still discovered the technique of handling loud clangings and variated squeaks in such a way to produce a conglomerate clamor, better known to Commerce students as sound effects. Practical joker as he is, Still can also bo serious as he has shown when working as a G. 0. and a Welfare Agent, and as a member of the Boys' Patrol.