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

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vy PAULINE RITA GREPPO Favorite subject, ““Bookkeeping.” Figures incessantly running through her brain have encouraged Pauline to become bookkeeper. She has been a Senior G. O. Auditor and a member of the Music Com mittee. In the future, she may even learn to compute her own income taxes! 58 Loring St. DOROTHY CLAIRE GWINNELL Pet peeve, “Ankle bracelets.” Although blond, Dorothy doesn’t care for ankle bracelets. She does like finger jewelry; her most treasured possession is her diamond ring. Dotty likes rollerskating, tennis, and typing, the last of which she intends to make her career. ELIZABETH FRANCES HALLAHAN “T enjoy being a telephone operator.” After school, Elizabeth has been a telephone operator. Because of her training in this work, she easily can ‘‘switch’’ to the clerical position she desires. Between her school and working hours, Betty has enjoyed roller skating. ELAINE RUTH HAMM 18 Santa Barbara St. “T love fruit, because I can’t get fat.” Elaine's love for fruit has much to do with her trim, slim figure. Her pleasing appearance and strong, musical voice have added to the success of the Glee Club, and the A Cappella Choir. Hammie also has served as a Home Room Vice-President. MARIAN EDITH HANNON 66 Malden St. “T like all kinds of fish—the more expensive, the better.” 116 Marlborough St. 208 Orange St. Marian’s great love of fish might have been caused by her fondness for fishing. Bowl- ing and soccer are other favorite sports. These activities have developed Rocky's endurance, a quality she needed when she chased after material for the Bulletin Board. Treasured possession, ‘‘A vase from my aunt.”’ Eileen often gazes at her crystal, basket-shaped vase. In strong contrast to this aesthetic urge is Eileen’s mechanical ambition to excel in machine calculation. Shorty has been Home Room Secretary and Treasurer, and a member of the Usher Committee. SHIRLEY LEE HATHAWAY 50 Rifle St. “T love to make friends.”’ Attractive Shirley has won many friends as a member of the Caduceus Board, the Student Council, Areopagitica, the Girls’ Patrol, the Prom. Program Committee, and of the cast of The Tarnished Witherspoons. She has won popularity for her amusing Bulletin Board cartoons. ROSEMARY ANN HEARN Character trait, ‘Being an optomist.”’ Rosemary's gay manner added much to H. M. S. Pinafore, the Class Day Play, and the Ticket Committee for the Prom. Her merry air will make her a pleasant private secretary. 37 Crown St. 84 Clifton Ave. 62 Andrew St. MARY ELIZABETH HOLMES “T want to be a good Secretary.” Mary’s varied activities, as well as her stenographic ability, will help her to become a good secretary. In school, Homesy has been a member of the Ballot Committee, and of the Glee Club. RAMONA EUNICE HOPKINS “Give me the great outdoors!” Ramona has enjoyed the Outing Club and all outdoor sports. Her active indoor life included membership in the Outing Club, Bowling Team, Glee Club, and on the Class Ballot Committee. 32 Texel Drive ARLINE HOUSTIN 164 Walnut St. “T like friends.” Charming Arline has enjoyed discussing plans with the Seating Committee for Gradu- ation. If the ability to make and keep friends will aid Pee Wee in becoming a beautician, her goal will soon be reached! CELIA JANKOWSKI 36 Bonnyview St. “People say and do funny things all the time.” Celia’s quick sense of humor and her ability to laugh at anything or with anybody have won her many friends as Secretary of the Kumtux Club, copy reader of Commerce, and as a member of the Girls’ Patrol, Banquet Program Committee, and the Modern Dance Group. PEARL JANSIZIAN Nickname, “Ruby, because my name is Pearl.’’ Sparkling like her nickname, vivacious Pearl's boundless enthusiasm has found an outlet in her school work and in the Knitting Club. This zeal, and her Stenographic skill, should make her a successful stenographer. REBECCA JORDAN 45 Milton St. 42 Plymouth St. “T like to sew.”’ Often Rebecca's clothes have brought gasps of delight from her classmates. Due to her dressmaking experience in Patricia’s Dress Shop, she has made many of these attrac- tive garments herself. MURIEL EVELYN KAYE “T enjoy being active.” Energetic Muriel has participated in many activities. Moe has been Treasurer and Reporter of the Kumtux Club, a member of the Modern Dance Group, of the Girls’ Patrol, the Lunch Room Squad, and the Banquet Program and Assembly Committees. 35 Buchholz St.

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MYRTLE GENEVA DYKEMAN 42 Edgemont St. “T love people; they’re all so much fun.” Myrtle’s sparkling eyes and cheery smile have gladdened all her class- mates in Glee Club, A Cappella Choir, the Modern Dance Group, the Class Day cast, and on the Program Committee for the Banquet. EILEEN MARGARET ERICKSON 171 Jasper St. Ambition, “To be a sales clerk.”’ Eileen has thoroughly enjoyed the salesmanship course. She has enjoyed both this study and swimming, dancing, and bicycling with her friends. MARY THERESA FAZIO 108 Wilcox St. Ambition, “‘To be an excellent buyer.” Mary's understanding of human nature, gained from her after-school work at Forbes and Wallace and from her extensive reading, will aid in becoming a buyer. Her dark eyes reflect her eager desire to excel in anything she attempts. SLACIA JULIA FILIPIAK 215 Parker St., I. O. “My violin is my treasured possession.” In the Band, Orchestra, Glee Club, and Special Girls’ Chorus as violinist, Stacia has added enjoyment to our assemblies, Pinafore, and Music Festivals. She also has been a Commerce columnist, XIIB Caduceus Business Manager, Student Librarian, speaker in the Legion Contest, and a member of the Senior Committee. RUTH FILLION 85 Leavitt St. Favorite pastime, ‘‘Writing to the Service Boys.” If Ruth encloses her photograph in her letters to the boys over there, she probably will become a favorite pin-up girl. Ruthie has found time to enjoy the Glee Club, to sing in H. M. S. Pinafore, and to play the piano for Class Day plays. VENETA FLEBOTTE 550 Carew St. Ambition, ‘I want to become a nurse.” Cherishing the ambition of becoming a nurse, Veneta feels the knowledge she has gained at Commerce will be a real aid. Outside of school, Vicky has enjoyed working for the Community Chest. ALEAN StUOART FLETCHER 141 Sylvan St. “T hate to be alone; I like to talk.” Allan’s genuine interest in people, and his cheerful disposition, have made him a popular Senior President, Caduceus Editor, and Senior G. O. Auditor. His executive ability has been displayed as a member of the Le Foyer Club, Lunch Room Squad, and Boys’ Patrol. Though Fletch plans to join the Marines, eventual success as an advertising artist is his goal. LORRAINE PHYLLIS FOUNTAIN 211 Jasper St. Favorite pastime, “Being in any social activity.” Lorraine, a Commerce Editor, has also enjoyed Areopagitica, and participat- ing in Pinafore, Commencement Exercises, Christmas Assembly, and in P.T.A. activities. ANN GEORGIA FRENTZOS 116 Patton St. Favorite food, ‘“‘French fries, the only food I cook well.” Anne may be a poor cook, but she is a good writer. Ever read her Reflector? Other responsibilities assumed by Ann include the duties of Student Libra- tian, and the Assembly and Banquet Program Committees. GERTRUDE GAOUETTE 95 Marsden St. Favorite pastime, “Reading intellectual books.” Gertrude’s intelligent, serious attitude towards her work will be very help: ful in her future career, that of a WAC. Other pastimes are her participa: tion in the Orchestra, H. M. S. Pinafore, Le Foyer Club, Modern Dance Group, Assemblies, and Seating Committee for the Banquet. CATHERINE MORTIMER GARDEN 31 Ozark St. “People are so different and funny.’ Catherine's interest in people has been quite obvious, for she has been a G, O. Agent, Caduceus Agent and XIIB Editor, a member of the Modern Dance Group, Girls’ Patrol, Lunch Room Squad, and of the Assembly and Catering Committees. ANNE RIVA GOLDBERG 574 Chestnut St. Treasured possession, ‘‘English coins from my brother.” Although Anne has spent hours studying the coins her brother has sent from England, she has had time to be a Homeroom Reporter, and a member of the Banquet Ticket Committee and of the Glee Club. RUTH GOLDMAN 31 Narragansett St. Favorite pastimes, “Knitting and embroidery.” When not working at the Springfield Hebrew Institute, Ruth has indulged in her favorite pastimes, knitting and embroidery. For further relaxation, she has been a Le Foyer and a Glee Club member. BARBARA JEAN GORE 449 Page Boulevard Favorite possession, “A picture of Alan Ladd.” By filling her out-of-school hours with such activities as playing basketball, doing homework, gazing at her favorite picture of Alan Ladd, and perfecting her typing ability, Barbara’s three years at Commerce literally have flown by. ANNETTE GRANT 50 Morgan St. “T love music.”’ Annette has proved her love for music as a member of the A Cappella Choir, Special Choir, and the Girls’ Glee Club. She has participated in several assemblies, and in H. M. S. Pinafore. Mae also has been a G. O. Home Room Agent, an editor of both Commerce and Caduceus, and member of the Girls’ Patrol. 25]

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MURIEL LOUISE KIBBE 127 Bowles St. “Life makes me happy.” Peeping from Muriel’s sparkling eyes is the gay personality that has made her popular in the Kumtux and Riding Clubs, Modern Dance Group, Girls Patrol, Lunchroom Squad, Prom. Music Committee, and in several social committees. e SHIRLEY KIMMELL 25 Brookline Ave. Favorite pastime, ‘‘Listening to good swing music.” Shirley's musical outlook has carried her through many hard long days. She enjoyed not only the Glee-Club but also her after school work at Muriel’s. MARY LOUISE KITTLER 43 Bevier St. “T enjoy working with my fellow classmates.” To show her keen class spirit, Louise has served on the Refreshment Com- mittee, on the Girls’ Patrol, and in the freshman Glee Club. For relaxation, Kitty has played tennis and listened to Frank Sinatra records. ISMA KNEELAND 285 Central St. “I’m called Peanut.” Tiny, active Isma has spent much of her time worrying about her studies and searching for size 9 dresses. She has, nevertheless, cheerfully served on the Commerce staff. WANDA ANNE KRAFCHUK 53 Montmorence St. “My friends call me Wandering Wanny.” Anyone knowing Wanda would soon understand how she acquired her nickname, This youthful Eleanor Roosevelt enjoys practically anything ex- citing, especially dancing or bicycling. BARBARA LA BORDE 25 Orlando St. “I'd like to be a Girl Scout Leader.” Babs, who hopes to be a Scout Leader, has enjoyed many athletic pursuits, such as swimming, soccer, and bowling. She has also served as a member of the Catering Committee for the Prom. ANNA JEAN LaMOUNTAIN 29 Savoy Ave. Favorite subject, ‘“Type; work is done more quickly.” With true French pep, Anna has rapidly mastered the kinks and pothooks of shorthand. Surely this agile trait will help her to increase her speed and skill for her future secretarial work. HELEN MARY LANGAN 196 Pearl St. Ambition, ‘‘To be a dress designer.”’ Quiet, charming Helen’s originality has been expressed by her designing rather than by her words. Her ambition to be a successful dress designer is assured, because Irish designs her own clothes. LENARD ELWIN LAUER 10 Sorrento St. “TI enjoy people in general because they amuse me.”’ Lenard’s athletic ability and his friendliness have made him popular in Commerce. His work on the Lunch Room Squad, Boys’ Patrol, as Stage Manager, in football as Co-captain, in basketball, and in baseball will give Len pleasant reflections during his Naval Air Corps career. ANASTACIA TESSIE LEOPOULOS 103 Spring St. “My clothes are my most treasured possessions.” Style and grooming are important to Anastacia. Always dressed as if she had just stepped from Mademoiselle, Tessie has won the admiration of her friends. She has been a Prom. Usher and a member of the Band, Orchestra, and Modern Dance Group. ROSE ELENOR LIQUORI 18 Union St. “My favorite food is chicken.” Practical Rose may save points by eating chicken, but she never conserves her energy when working on her Filing and Office Routine. Rose hopes to secure a position in which she can apply these two subjects. MARJORIE EDNA LIVINGSTON 807 Liberty St. Ambition, “To be an orchestra leader—eventually.”’ Although Marjorie dreams of leading her own band, she has been a satis- fied member of both the Band and the Orchestra. She also has been an active member of the Areopagitica and Nisimaha Clubs, the Modern Dance Group, and of the G. O. Agents. BEVERLY ALICE LYON 21 Pilgrim Road “To become a career woman is my goal in life.” Beverly's vivacious personality and stenographic training will aid her in becoming a career woman. Her avocations have included singing in the Glee Club, planning the Prom. Programs, bike riding, and ice skating. JOSEPHINE ANN MACRI 7 Hillside Place Most treasured possession, “‘My records.” Josephine made record time when she typed to music in Room 225. Jo served without rhythm on the Girls’ Patrol, as an Usher and on the Class Day Committees, and various other social committees. MARGARET ANNE MACRI 250 Liberty St. Ambition, ‘‘To do store work.” While waiting for the day when she can apply her Salesmanship course, Margaret has served on the Banquet Flowers Committee. For further relaxa- tion, she has enjoyed such sports as softball and volley ball. [27 ]