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

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GERTRUDE PHYLLIS BRAICA 84 Orleans St. Treasured possession, ‘“‘My roller skates.” Always on the go, Cheerleader Gertie has been Vice President of the class, Kumtux Treasurer, Bulletin Board Editor, a member of the Girls’ Patrol, and Class Day Assembly. BARBARA ANN BRUTON 263 Central St. “T adore big crowds of friendly people.” The pleasing personality and practical knowledge of titian haired Barbara has made her a popular girl. Bab’s success as a comptometrist has been due to her love of precision work. RUTH ELAINE BURD 197 Tinkham Rd. My favorite pastime, “Playing the piano.” Just as Ruth's nimble fingers have traveled the piano keyboard, so have her swift feet tred Commerce's stairs as she has rushed up and down them with the latest news for the daily Bulletin Board. ELIZABETH GERTRUDE CALLOWAY 144 King St. “Give me hot music.” Betty's lithe, thin figure sways at the sound of swing. Could she have some of Cab Calloway’s rhythm in her veins? Shorty’s specialties include reading, tennis, hockey, and, of course, the homework from her Stenographic Course. MILDRED THERESA CANGRO 15 Maplehurst Ave., East Longmeadow “T’m mad about steak.” For the duration, Millie must forego her delight in big, juicy steaks. To keep her mind from this rare food, Milhe has danced, bowled, roller skated, sung with the Glee Club, and played volley ball. LOUISE ANN CATELOTTI 114 Allen St. My favorite hobby, ‘‘Studying perfumes.” If Louise should combine her love of perfume with the knowledge she has gained from her Salesmanship Course, she might become a perfume importer. Her sweet personality, which has charmed fellow Nisimaha members, would be an asset in this work. ELEANOR ANN CELETTI 436 Union St. “My pet peeve is rain.” Eleanor’s sunny disposition has brightened many a day that might other- wise have been dreary. Her sweet voice and cheerfulness have been an asset to the Glee Club. Eleanor has thoroughly enjoyed selling at Steiger’s. SHIRLEY ALICE CHAPIN 59 Middlesex St. “T enjoy Stenography, because it isn’t hard for me.” That lively spirit in Shirley’s eyes cannot begin to portray the thrill felt when she discovered that shorthand was easy for her, As she has never lost this enthusiasm, she will be a successful secretary. EVELYN MARIE CHIODO 35 Martin St. “Tf you enjoy people in general, you’re alive.” Evelyn's lively concern in people has made Salesmanship her favorite course. Among the treasured possessions of this maiden are ribbons from a bride’s bouquet, and her dreams of a family and a home. NINA CHMIEL 92 Calhoun St. “My favorite food is grapefruit.’ Besides concentrating on the prevention of cruelty to her mealtime neigh- bors, Nina has found the energy for the Knitting Club, Squad Leaders, the Cap and Gown Committee, and for the editorship of the ‘‘For Victory’’ column in Commerce. JANE ELLEN CLOUGH 28 Michigan St. Favorite pastime, “‘Writing to my sailor.”’ Jane has concentrated on writing—letters to the navy, and detention slips for Mr. Jones! Attractive Jane also has been Vice-President of the Nisimaha, a participant in Assemblies, and a member of the Modern Dance Group, and of the Girls’ Patrol. YIOTA COKKINIAS 326 Liberty St. “The trickiness of shorthand fascinates me.” Yiota’s nimble fingers should make her a good secretary. Coky has not limited her time to typing and shorthand, but also has participated in the Glee Club, the Taxi Committee, the Lunch Room Squad, and in the cast of Love Makes the World Go Round. STELLA COKOTIS 58 Linden St. Pet peeve, ““Waiting for some one not on time.” Stella’s habit of being punctual throughout her three years at Commerce has made her a co-operat.ve member of the Glee Club. This punctuality, com- bined with her adeptness in typing, are real assets. CLAIRE ALICE COSTINE 341 Eastern Ave. “T’m especially enthusiastic about Machine Calculation.” Although Claire’s ambitious nature has precipitated her into work after school, she has had time to serve as a Commerce Homeroom Agent and on the Ballot Committee. Her energetic nature has found a real outlet in her Comptometer skill. PHYLLIS MARIE COUTURE 53 Johnson St. “People are interesting to me.”’ Brown-eyed Phyll is’s reserve may fool many people, but actually she is very sociable. However, she enjoys studying the actions of her classmates. Phil’s keen interest in people and her stenographic training will aid her in her business career. [23] iseent

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LOUISE ELSIE ALLAN 3502 Main St. “How I treasure my two cultivated Siamese egg plants.” Internationally minded Louise not only enjoys her imaginary Siamese egg plants, but also War Geography and her correspondence with a Chilean boy. Louise, who has been very active in the Nisimaha Club, hopes to become a ferry pilot. BARBARA JUNE ARNOLD 288 Oak St. Favorite hobby, ‘‘Playing the piano.” Happy as a humming bird, but busy as a bee, musical-minded Barbara has added pleasure to our assemblies as accompanist to the Orchestra and Glee Club. Bob also has played for H. M. S. Pinafore, and the Christmas Concert Broadcast. Her ambition is to become a great pianist. SHIRLEY MAE ARONSON 119 Draper St. “T like potato chips; they remind me of my brother on K. P.” Besides enjoying the thought of crisp, salty potato chips, black-haired Shirley has also relished a dream of becoming a secretary who marries her rich old boss. Shirl’s efficient manner as a Student Council Representative has marked her as a typical secretary. POLDINA MARY ARTIOLI 89 Strong Ave. Most treasured possession, ‘‘My typewriter.” Poldina’s most treasured possession, her typewriter, may have prompted her to excel in typing. Perhaps it will be the key to her success as a Private Secretary. But Phil has other interests: she has sung in H. M. S. Pinafore, Christmas Assemblies, and at the Graduation Exercises. ROBERTA RUTH ASCHER “T like to work.” Roberta's twinkling eyes have danced over her baton as she has led our band and students. This same twinkle has been evident when at work on the Class Prophecy, as a member of the Girls’ Patrol, and with the Commerce staff, and the Modern Dance Group. Bob desires to become a model private secretary. 57 Edgewood St. COSMO JOSEPH AVATO 69 Marshall St. “T like to be busy.” Cosmo has been very active. Besides attending school, he also has worked at the Armory. Cos has not omitted the extracurricular side of school life, but has par- ticipated in the Class Day Program, reported for Commerce, and served on the Taxi Committee and on the Boys’ Patrol. IRENE ELEANOR BARBEAU “Birthplace, Ware, Mass.’’ Ware, oh Ware, did our Irene spend her time? She often was in Room 119, as a member of the Prom. Program Committee; or in the assembly hall, in the Girls’ Com- bined Glee Club, with which she sang in H. M. S. Pinafore. BARBARA MARJORIE BARKMAN 53 Nevins Ave. “One of my favorite pastimes is reading novels.” 74 Bradford St. Barbara's real interest in books may have caused her to accept the duties of a Student Librarian. When not working at Pratt and Whitney, or reading some thrilling novel, Butch has skated her spare hours away at Riverside. BENJAMIN FRANK BARSOM, JR. “T like people.” Benny, never happy unless among people, has thoroughly enjoyed the Social and Assembly Committees, being slide operator, playing in the Band and Orchestra, and policing on the Boys’ Patrol. Benny also has played on the football team, an activity that will help him in the Naval Air Corps. EVA ELIZABETH BASSY Favorite food, ‘““Green, leafy vegetables—bushels of them. After eating calories, Eva has succeeded as a G.A.A. Agent, and as a member of the Catering Committee. Her athletic muscles, gained from basketball in which she re- ceived her ‘‘C,’’ will be needed when she becomes a Certified Public Accountant. 153 Wilbraham Road 246 Hancock St. ” RITA HELEN BEAUCHEMIN “Never would I part with my piano.” Rita’s nimble fingers have added joy to our assemblies. Not only has music occupied Brownie’s school time, but also the Girls’ Patrol, Modern Dance Group, Class Day Program, and the 12A Ticket Committee. Her love of music already has made Rita a choir director. “T like to read something I can sink my teeth into.’ Petite Rose, with her scintillating smile, is sure to succeed. She has been a giant of success in Commerce as Jr. and Sr. Lieutenants and Captain of the Girls’ Patrol; Editor of Caduceus; Secretary of the Junior Class; a Jr. Honor member; Senior G. O. Auditor; and as Ballot Committee member. MARY ALICE BISSONNETTE “My heroine is Madame Chiang Kia-shek.”’ Mary's hero worship for China’s First Lady is reflected in her own beautiful brown eyes when Madame Chiang Kia-shek is mentioned. Her admiration may be aue to her own patriotic nature, as Mary has helped the war effort at the American Bosch. CLAIRE BOUCHER 48 Michigan St., I. O. “Stenography is like a new language.” Although Claire has a keen interest in shorthand, she has found time to act as Secretary and President of the Nisimaha Club, Home Room Vice President, G. O. Agent, a member of the Girls’ Patrol, and an usher at Graduation. DORIS ELEANOR BOWER Most treasured possession, ‘‘My diamond ring.” Doris’s diamond ring is evidence of her intention to marry her sailor-boy. But Teddy has put aside this desire long enough to be a Caduceus Editor, and a member of the Kumtux Club, Girls’ Patrol. Dance and Assembly Committees, Lunch Room Squad, Taxi Committee, and of the Junior Honor Group. 1451 Bay St. 39 Lorimer St., I. O. 12 Pasco Road 23 Leete St.

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ANNA CREANZA Most treasured possession, “My nephew.” 336 Eastern Ave. Anna's sense of responsibility, as evidenced by her care for her beloved nephew, has found an outlet in her position as Vice-President of Nisimaha, and in her after-school position. In an office, this trait will be invaluable. MARY ELIZABETH CROWLEY 27 Ontario St. Favorite food, ‘‘Pickles.”’ Though Mary's favorite food is of the acid variety, it bears no reflection on her sweet personality, which has charmed her fellow members of the Nisimaha Club and Guest Committee for the Prom and Banquet. ELIZABETH FRANCES CULLINANE 36 Wolcott St. “Tt’s fun to be busy.” As Secretary of our class, Assistant Editor of Commerce, and a member of the Le Foyer Club, Elizabeth has showed executive ability. Her sense of responsibility also has been demonstrated on the Cap and Gown and the Class Day Program Committees. MURIEL CECILIA DAIGLE 78 Pearl St. Favorite food, ‘‘Hamburgs.”’ Muriel takes great delight in devouring hamburgers. Perhaps the energy needed for skating, hiking, and bowling has been supplied by this body-building food. Her vigor and her stenographic skill will help her to succeed as an office worker. ADELINE LORRAINE DAL MOLIN 325 Oakland St. Most treasured possession, ‘‘My Shorthand Certificates.” Adeline’s radiant eyes sparkle brightly when she gazes at her treasured shorthand certificates. - Her skill, acquired from her Stenographic Course, as well as her quiet enthusiasm, will hasten the realization of her ambition, to become a Stenographer. HELEN IRENE DALY “T love ice cream with chocolate sauce.”’ The energy Helen has expended in numerous assemblies, the Glee Club, in the Nisimaha Club, and on the Seating Committee for the Banquet has given her much cause to desire refreshment from her favorite dish. ELAINE.DAISY DEIT Z 34 Cliftwood St. “I’m so happy when people listen to my moron jokes.” When off duty from the laughter front, Elaine has been busy as our Student Council President, G.A.A. Representative, winner of the John S. Young and War Chest Con- tests, as a Fundango and Assembly Committee member, and as the author of our Class Will. MARGARET DeMAIO 125 Commonwealth Ave. Ambition, ‘‘To be a successful office worker.”’ The thrill Peggy has discovered in accomplishments has resulted in her successes. As she has mastered her passes and shots on the Basketball Team and her agitations on the Ballot Committee, so will she overcome little office difficulties. 53 Bancroft St. DENA MARIE DI CASSIO Favorite subject, ‘‘Civil Service.” Dena’s work in the Armory has not lessened her ambition to excel in her favorite subject, Civil Service. She even has found time to play tennis, to bowl, and to skate. MARALYN ESTHER DILL 61 Forest St. “T want to sing with an orchestra.” If, while navigating the passageways of Commerce, you have passed a girl humming to herself, she probably is Maralyn. Although singing has been Lyn’s ambition, she has put it aside to work on the Flower Committee, and to complete the Stenographic Course. 112 Lebanon St. GLORIA NANCY DIMAURO “Shorthand amazes me.” When not solving her stenographic notes, Glo has gleaned information for Commerce. She has paused in this chase long enough to win her letters in basketball and baseball, and to serve as a O. Agent, and as a member of the Decoration and Class Dance Committees. LOUISE HELEN DIMAURO 25 Charter Ave. Favorite pastime, “‘Sports, sports, and more sports.”’ A streak of vigor must run in the Dimauro family; both Louise and her twin sister favor sports. Lee, who has participated in basketball, has served as a sports reporter on Commerce, as Home Room Picture Agent, and as a member of the Music Committee. EMILLIO JOSEPH DiPALMA 93 White St. “Tt’s fun being busy.”’ Versatile, fun-loving Leo has shown his capabilities on the basketball and baseball teams, Boys’ Patrol, and the Assembly Committees. His artistic aptitude was shown on the inside cover of our 1943 Caduceus. Lucky plans to enter the Marines, but hopes eventually to become a sports mentor. SHIRLEY RUTH DORR “T love Modern Dance.” Modest Shirley has displayed grace and beauty in the Modern Dance Group. She also has written articles for the daily Commerce Bulletin. Slender, well-poised Shirl will make a compassionate Air Hostess. HELEN MARIE DOW “I’m going to join the Marines.” While waiting for the day when she will become a member of the Marine Corps, Rookie has spent her time writing the Commerce fashion column, playing with the Basketball team, and working on the Banquet Entertainment Committee and on numerous musical casts. 107 Pendleton Ave. 131 Spring St. 30 Abbee Ave.