Drury High School - Class Book Yearbook (North Adams, MA)
- Class of 1943
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A-1 1 , 1 u, we ' x W., , 1-x,'A-,gf,.,Qr A.-...,g,na 1 9 .g1,, ' Lf. , .L 'i 1 ch, I, 5+'.a4s',3X-Y -f 'I Q Ax, 'WU' . 4 13 1 U65 E'ZLL'Zy 6717055 Boog DHS gfam of 7945 N. 5 r V1.4-, - Hx NFC . p R -I 2 I -C I. - w v Q , 4 X kv .r ' -4 5L .gf L UEUIEJWUN In grateful acknowledgement of loer friendliness, ber valuable assistance and ber expert advice, we, the Class of 1943, respecjully dedicate tlois, our Class Book to Miss Katharine F. Collier Donald W. Fowler, A.B., M.A. john H. Reilly, A.B., M.A. Bessie G. Argus, B.S. Guy E. Cameron, A.B., M.A. james M. Chambers Wellington Charles, A.B., M.Ed. Elizabeth K. Chatfield Kenneth G. Clark Katherine Cody, B.Ed., M.A. Katherine F. Collier, A.B., M.A. john A. Durnin, A.B., M.Ed. Oliver F. Eldridge, A.B., M.A. Mabel V. Flaherty Margaret -I. Geddes, B.S. in Ed. Amy Grosso, B.S. William j. Hartley, A.B., M.Ed. David G. Hosley, B.Ph.Ed. Mortimer P. Howard, A.B., M.A. Margaret M. Lanoue, B.S. in Ed. Edna F. Lunney, A.B., M.Ed. Charles H. McCann Mary E. McMillin fMrs.J Josephine Monahan, A.B., M.A. Mark B. Murray Edward B. Nichols Harry Pratt Eleanora Ringdahl, A.B. Norman N. Rosch, B.S. in Ed. Margaret M. Scully, A.B. jessie B. Sherman Anthony Sinclitico, B.B. in Adm. Edward G. Steuer, B.S. in Ed. Teresa C. Sullivan Ruth C. Tangley, B.S. in Ed. Myrtle Temple, B.S., M.A. Charles E. Vose, B.S. Guy G. Cannity, B.S. in Ed. Raymond Royal, B.S., M.A. Michael Scarpitto, A.B., M.Ed. in Administration Edmond Trudeau, A.B., M.A. The Faculty 'A' 'k i' Principal Vice Principal Science Head of Science Department Music Social Science Head of Commercial Department General Science Social Science French - Head of Social Science Dept. English Commercial Household Arts Commercial Head of Mathematics Department Physical Education Latin, French Librarian English, History Trade School Social Science English Industrial Arts Mechanical Drawing Shop Mathematics Drawing English Industrial Arts Mathematics English Commercial Wesleyan, Boston University Holy Cross, Brown University Boston University Mt. Allison University Boston Conservatory Bowdoin College North Adams State Teachers College Bay Path Institute Fitchburg Normal North Adams State Teachers College New York State College for Teachers fAlbanyJ, Middlebury College Fordham Univ., Boston Univ. University of Maine, Boston Univ. North Adams Normal Framingham State Teachers College Skidmore College University of Maine, Bates College Springfield College Boston University North Adams State Teachers College Our Lady of the Elms College North Adams State Teachers College Fitchburg State Teachers College North Adams Normal Wheaton College, Boston University Drury High School Fitchburg Normal Boston Art School University of Maine Fitchburg State Teachers College College of New Rochelle Smith College, Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English Manhattan College Trade School Mechanical Drawing Fitchburg State Teachers College, Algebra Physical Education Household Arts Science ON MILITARY LEAVE Science English Biology, Italian French North Adams State Teachers College North Adams Normal Bouve School of Physical Education North Adams State Teachers College North Adams Normal Columbia University Middlebury College St. Michaels College Massachusetts State College Columbia University Hamilton College Harvard Graduate School Assumption College Columbia University The Class Book Staff Editor-in-Chief-Kenneth Blanchard Assistant Editor-Marjorie Seddon Lester Allen Mary Barton Verne Bass Donald Bishop Marjorie Blanchard William Blanquart Ruth Brooks Anne Caine Marjorie Cutler Amelia DiTursi Thelma Rubin Lucille Brown Betty Eldridge Class Song Ellen Sparks Mary Barton Donald Bishop Ruth Bissaillon Kenneth Blanchard Phoebe Carson Associate Editors Michael Flanagan Beatrice Garner Andrew Gigliotti Phillip Gould George Hall Shirley McNeil Verna Mirke Donald Moors Mildred Moran Class Will Class Prophecy Viola Ouellette Prophecy on the Prophets Iris Cavazza Class History Viola Ouellette Lillian Peterson Francis Rice Sidney Richardson Thelma Rubin Thomas Surr William Therrien joseph Vivori William Windrow joan Stevenson Alice Trottier Jeannette La Noue Verna Mirke Typisis Mary Douglas Frances Fountain Catherine Ghidotti Doris Hiser Frances Olson Advisers Cover Design Donald Moors Gloria Passardi Lillian Peterson ' William Therrien Ruth Yarter Mary Zona Miss Katharine Collier Mr. Charles Vose Organizations iii CLASS OFFICERS President, Raymond Cannavan Vice-President Peter Cardillo Seeretary-Treasurer, Ellen Sparks Representative to Student Council, George Hall Advisers, Miss Katharine Collier, Mr. Charles Vose DRURY STUDENT ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION President, George Hall Vice-President Sidney Richardson Secretary- Treasurer, John Carlow Adviser, Mr. Donald Fowler THE ACADEME STAFF Literary Editor Editor-in-Chief Ellen Sparks Assistant Editor George Hall Marjorie Blanchard Poetry Editor Ethel Glick Feature Editor Lucille Brown News Editor Iris Cavazza Sports Editors Raymond Cannavan Alice Trottier Adviser French Editor Edith Cookish Art Editors Lois Benvenuti Constance Ashley Alumni Editor Marjorie Seddon jokes Editors Robert McKeon Joan Stevenson Business Manager Henry Peirce Mr. Oliver Eldridge THUMBS UP GIRLS President, Josephine Grande Seeretary Muriel Blanchard Treasurer, Sarah Heywood Corresponding Secretary, Carol Hunt Ellen Armstrong Jeannette Lanoue Ruth Brooks Natalie Magnifico Marion Gezuner Sally Mausert Rachel Timoney Advisers Miss Jessie Sherman Mrs. Mary McMillin xAdams, Robert A. QT. SJ Allen, Lester William Armstrong, Ellen Virginia Attalla, Thomas Ferris Barton, Mary Longworth Bass, Verne Madeline Batease, Ellen Elizabeth Benvenuti, Lois Jean Bishop, Donald Kenneth Bissaillon, Calvin H. QT. SJ Bissaillon, Ruth Frances Blanchard, Kenneth Ashton Blanchard, Marjorie June Blanchard, Muriel Almira Blanquart, William Edward Bolognani, James A. Brazeau, George Melvin, Jr. xBrike, Vincent Paul John Brooks, Ruth Rose Brown, Lucille Frances Burdick, Ida Evelyn Caffrey, Joseph Francis Caine, Anne Frances Candiloro, Joseph Patrick Cannavan, Raymond Smith Cardillo, Peter Paul QT. S.J Carr, Philip George Carson, George Rackliff Carson, Phoebe Isabelle 'Cavazza, Iris Orsola Chesbro, Katherine Lois 'Cookish, Edith Cooper, Susan Janice Cutler, Marjorie Ethel 42 Dally, Constance Panageota Daniels, June Grace Danlowitz, Elaine Stephanie Davine, Harry Edward Dean, Robert James Delisle, Robert Henry Class Roll irir DePaoli, Olympio James QT. SJ DiLego, Carmen Anthony DiTursi, Amelia Anne Douglas, Mary Jane Dumouchel, Gladys Louise Duxbury, Florence Estelle Eldridge, Elizabeth Barbara Ferrara, Mary Virginia Ferrarri, Arthur Francis xFlaherty, William Ernest QT. SJ 41 Ik Flanagan, Michael John Foote, Edward Donald Fountain, Frances Elizabeth xGageant, Louis Merrill QT. S.J Ik Gagnier, Roland Albert Paul Garner, Beatrice May George, Harry J. QT. SJ Ghidotti, Catherine Rita Gigliotti, Andrew Francis QT. S.J xGigliotti, Frank Nicholas 1 Glick, Ethel Roslyn Goldberg, Cecile Pamela Gould, Phillip Walter Grande, Josephine Ann Gregory, Robert Harvey QT. SJ Guyette, Kathleen Margaret Hall, George Lindell Harriman, Harold Arthur Heywood, Sarah Agnes Hiser, Doris Evelyn xHurley, Alfred William Jammallo, Augustino Anthony Kenyon, Wallace Edward Kosberg, Martin Irving Kronick, Charles TLambert, Ellen Ann Lanoue, Jeannette Clair TLemoine, Charles Lenhoff, Barbara Faith Lenhoff, Edward Sidney Lopardo, Yolanda Ann Luczynski, John George MacKay, Elinor Gene Magnifico, Natalie Carmen Mancuso, Frances Nicolina Marcil, Mildred Alice Maroni, Henry John xMarshall, Donald Stuart QT. SJ xMartin, George Henry Paul McKane, Ruth Alice 'McKeon, Robert Edward McLagan, Flora Mae 'McNeil, Shirley C. Mirke, Verna Mae Moors, Donald Alfred QT. SJ Moran, Mildred Dolores Moresi, Joseph Anthony Neville, James T. Nichols, Robert Henry Nichols, Robert Lee Norcross, N. Janet 'Olson, Frances Thelma Ottman, Roger Benzie QT. SJ Ouellette, Viola M. Parmenter, Ruth Helen Passardi, Gloria Peirce, Henry Browne, Jr. Pessolano, Gerald Albert QT. SJ Peterson, Lillian Elizabeth 4'Phelps, Geraldine Dorothy 'kPlantier, Irene Margaret Plumb, Sanford Ponti, Vincent Potter, Roger Danforth xPregent, Dennis Gaston QT. 5.1 Prince, Ralph Harry, Jr. 'Rice, Francis K. Richardson, Sidney W. xRickards, Stanley Lawrence CT. SJ Roy, Donald Paul Rubin, Thelma Ruth xRuhman, Irving Cutler, jr. Russell, james Howieson, jr. Sabin, William Irving Sanders, Lloyd Richard QT. SJ Sanford, Muriel E. 'Seddon, Majorie Ann Shaker, Marshall john xShapiro, Sterling Bruce Shea, john Patrick Sibley, jean Frances TSiciliano, Thomas Vincent Southgate, Florence Eleanor Sparks, Ellen Elizabeth Starr, Charles Francis Surr, Thomas Herbert KT. S.j Tallarico, Mary Rose xTatro, Harold Butler, jr. Taylor, William Peter QT. SJ Therrien, William Edward Timoney, Rachel Alma Tocco, joseph Peter QT. SJ 'Torchia, Alphonse Francis Trottier, Alice Claudia Trudeau, Marie Therese Vergunst, Ann Vicari, Alfredo Robert QT. S.j Vivori, joseph Arthur Watts, Anna Cecelia Willette, Leland Paul Williams, Sally Patricia Wilson, Gerald Edmund Windrow, William Albert Wright, Fern Millicent xStevens, joseph james QT. SJ Yarter, Ruth Irene Stevenson, joan Marion Zona, Mary Alberta Stockwell, Marjorie Grace 'Elected to Pro Merito Society because of high scholarship. TGraduated as ofjanuary 3 1, 1943. xEntered the service as of May 20, 1943. 'A' Class Song ll-'ki' Tune: March of the Men of Harlech! From beloved halls of learning Towards the goal of Truth e'er turning, March we forth where blaze the burning Fires of undreamt fame. Ours, the prize of ages, While a battle rages We shall strive for worthy cause, Freedom our powers engages. We shall keep our faith, still wending Paths that Drury marked, transcending Former honors ours be, lending jewels to her crown. Ellen E. Spzrks ROBERT A. ADAMS He bath gone forth gallantlyu Varsity Baseball 1,2 Drivers' Club 3 Brown curly hair-blue eyes- Bob , the heart throb of the Trade School. He has joined the Navy and after the war wants to be a machinist. LESTER WILLIAM ALLEN The secret of success is constancy to purpose. Class Book Staff 4 Photography Club 4 Air Raid Duties 3,4 Air Service Corps 4 Although a quiet sort of lad about the school and outside, Lester is full of fun and is very popular. Being very mechanically minded, Les will probably wind up in the Navy as a highly trained technician. You should hear him talk shop about automobiles! ELLEN VIRGINIA ARMSTRONG Ab! How Sweet Bowling Club 4 Drivers' Club 3 Tennis 2 Land Service Corps 4 Choir 1 Traffic Corps 4 Home Nursing Club 4 Thumbs-Up Club 4 Food Rationing 4 Dresden-doll features-golden hair-lovely in blue-spon- taneous laughter-reliable First-Aider-individualism personified - truly a bonnie lass! THOMAS FERRIS ATTALLA His own cbaracler is the arbiter of every one'sfortz1ne Air Raid Messenger and Warden 4 Photography Club 4 Building Model Planes for Navy 4 In his four years at Drury, Tom's personality has stood him in good stead and has won him innumerable friends. As an em- ployee, Tom is a diligent worker and always wins the favor of his employer. His success in the world has already begun,- here in Drury. MARY LONGWORTH BARTON Beauty lives with kindness Class Book Staff 4 Class Book Typist 4 Choir 1, 2 Nutrition Club 4 Music 2 Sea Service Corps 4 Tall, blonde, and attractive-is a regular sports fan-loves to dance-has a sparkling personality and the sincerity of a best friend-cute little laugh-captivating smile- Mary -an all- around school girl. ni , i f X , 4 'wth ' SEPT. 6, 1939 - As the doors of Drury opened on this bright and sunny morn, in we stumbled the Class of '-43. There sure is a lot doin' in this here school. Who are all my new classmates? -IS VERNE MADELINE BASS Coil made a heart of goltl, of goltl, Shining and sweet and true. Choir 1,2 Air Raid Warden 3,4 Drury Minstrels 1,2 Food Rationing 3,4 Glee Club 3 Land Service Corps 4 Drama Club 3 Class Book Staff 4 Home Nursing Club 4 Corridor Supervisor 4 Verne with her radiant smile and cordial manner has gained many friends here at Drury. Although she appears quiet and un- concerning, we are told she is the life of the party. She plans someday to become a chemist. ELLEN ELIZABETH BATEASE What sweet delight a quiet lie affords. Choir 1,2 First Aid Club 4 Drivers' Club 3 Service Corps 3 Thumbs-Up Club 3 Quiet 'til you get to know her - a friendly smile - all-cheerful victim for Mr. Fowler's First Aiders -that's Ellen. LOIS JEAN BENVENUTI To friend or foe she gives her pleasant smile. Basketball 1,2,3 Bowling Club 4 Softball 1,2,3,4 Gym Club 3 Soccer 1,2,3,4 First Aid Club 4 Food Rationing 3,4 Land Service Corps 4 Academe Staff 4 Trade School 4 Give Lou a pen, ink, and something to work on and she will swiftly, skillfully, and silently produce a masterpiece. DONALD KENNETH BISHOP All must he earnest in a world like ours. Varsity Track 1 Class Book Typist 4 Interclass Track 1,2 Sea Service Corps 4 Class Book Staff 4 Cafeteria 4 Senior Reception Committee 3 Don , one of our gentleman farmers, finds time from his agricultural duties to be a dependable student with a genial disposition-a loyal Druryite-a regular attendant at all games. What next? Uncle Sam decides that. CALVIN H. BISSAILLON A wink is as good as a nod to the wise. Aid-Raid Duties 4 W Cal has many virtues and catches on to things fast. He has a winning smile and a personality that makes it a pleasure to assoc- iate with him. His admirers look up to him, as advice and fore- thought stand out in prominence among his virtues. OCT 13 1939 Our first class elections were held today. The most honorable freshmen officers are Bill Wxndrow Presldentg Barbara Bond, Vice-presidentg Marjorie Blanchard, Secretary and Treasurer and Bob McKeon Representative to the Student Council. RUTH FRANCES BISSAILLON Chili you are like a flower, So sweet and pure amlfairf' Nu Sigma Epsilon 2 First Aid Club 4 Class Book Typist 4 Drivers' Club 3 Class Play 4 Sea Service Corps 4 Dynamic personality-full of vitality-above average grades - keen sense of humor - likes bookkeeping - we'll never forget Ruthie . KENNETH ASHTON BLANCHARD A mind equal to any undertaking that he puts it alongside of. Editor-in-Chief of Class Book 4 Drury Minstrels 2 Senior Reception Committee 3 Class Book Typist 4 Band 1,2,3 Cafeteria 3,4 Sea Service Corps 4 Fuel Oil Rationing 4 Kenny has been a very industrious student in four years of commercial work at Drury. Though busy with his homework, he has found time to step out socially and can always be found backing up Drury's teams with his cheers. In this National Emergency Kenny has taken after school work to help out his country and is getting valuable clerical experience at the same time. MARJORIE JUNE BLANCHARD A dash of humor, a hit of wil. Class Secretary-Treasurer 1 Choir 1,2 Home Room Secretary-Treas. 1,2 Drivers' Club 3 Academe Staff 4 Land Service Corps 4 Class Book Staff 4 Dance Committee 1,3 Oil Rationing 4 Authoress-to-be-poised--helpful in difficult situations-fond of beautiful, idealistic things-prefers English compositions to chemical equations. MURIEL ALMIRA BLANCHARD She has laughter in her eye. Choir 1 Land Service Corps 4 Drivers' Club 3 Music Appreciation 1 First Aid Club 4 Drury Minstrel 1 Thumbs-Up Club 3,4 ''Muriel''-blonde-pretty-popular-a sparkling smile-lots of vim and vigor-a host of friends-likes dancing and a good time. WILLIAM EDWARD BLANQUART lVe have no time to sport away the hours. Class Book Staff 4 Cafeteria 3,4 Air Raid Duties 4 Fuel Oil Rationing 4 Sea Service Corps 4 Senior Reception Committee 3 A conscientious scholar-the honor roll his goal-an energetic rooter at all games-a staunch supporter of all Drury activities. His future career? One of the Armed Forces of Uncle Sam. That's Bill ! NOV. 29, 1939 - Boy! Oh! Boy! but am I nervous! Tonight is the night of the Freshman Reception. I wonder if I'll get asked to dance. jAMES A. BOLOGNANI There must he a deal of deviltry beneath this mild exterior. Drivers' Club 3 Photography Club 4 Varsity Football 4 jim's quiet to be sure but don't let this lead you astray for he's as capable of mischief as the next one. He expects to wear the khaki of Uncle Sam's Air Force after graduation. . Y .l M 3. GEORGE MELVIN BRAZEAU, JR. , By the work one knows the workmen. Y, Fire Warden 4 Trade School 4 Q , 5 Cafeteria 3,4 Sea Service Corps 4 1' 3' ' Gee - a typical American boy and a good citizen-enjoyed being in sixth period class-had his ups and downs at Drury. . Uncle Sam will decide his future. W I VINCENT PAUL JOHN BRIKE Honor lies in honest toil. Air Raid Warden 3,4 Drury Skating Club 4 Photography Club 3,4 Prom Committee 4 Air Service Corps 4 Vin -never in a rush but gets there-a host of friends-what a smile! it wins them-he's in the Navy now. RUTH ROSE BROOKS Her air is so modest, her aspect so meeh, So simple, yet so sweet are her charms. Co-Captain Cheerleaders 4 Class Book Staff 4 Freshman-Soph. Frolic Com. 1 Drivers' Club 3 Thumbs-Up Club 3,4 First Aid Club 4 Cheerleader 1,2,3,4 Sea Service Corps 4 Ruthie -the smiling girl with the big brown eyes - loves to dance and has been an ideal cheerleader for four years. LUCILLE FRANCES BROWN Lie is not lie at all without delight. Nu Sigma Epsilon 2,3 Basketball 1,4 Softball 1,3 Academe Staff 4 Class Play 4 Gym Club 3 Nutrition Club 4 Land Service Corps 4 Service Corps 4 Cheerleader 1 Bowling Club 4 Choir 1,2 Skating Club 4 Music Appreciation 1 Food Rationing 3,4 Drury Minstrels 1 Talkative, indifferent, amicable - enjoys life constantly - studies seriously but not strenuously-always in a rush but never on time-gas rationing's hurt her feelings-carried on for class in the play with a fractured wrist-great ambition is to return as Chemistry teacher-popularly known as Lu . DEC. 18, 1939 - The time of year when everyone is so kind, and thoughtful, and forgiving - gaily colored Christmas baskets for the needy - and everyone shouting Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. JAN. 23, 1940 -- Era of studying - exams follow. IDA EVELYN BURDICK The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Class Play 4 Minstrel 1,2,5 Choir 1,2,3 Music Appreciation 1 Freshman Reception Committee 2 Drama Club 3 Freshman-Soph. Frolic Com. 1,2 Nutrition Club 4 Mrs. Aldrich for a night-perpetually on the lookout for a good time-ever ready to join in a bit of mischief-nightlngale of the choir. JOSEPH FRANCIS CAFFREY You are an exceedingly cheerful young man. Quite a boon companion. Manager of Basketball 4 Varsity Football 2,3,4 Assistant Manager of Basketball 3 Photography Club 3 Aerial Photography Club 4 Sea Service Corps 4 Freshman-Sophomore Frolic Committee 1 A red-head who believes in ties of foresaid color and too many others-serious occasionally-ingenious for getting into trouble- cussedly friendly and a fine, upstanding fellow. ANNE FRANCES CAINE As a wit. H not first, in the veryfirst line. Academe Staff 4 Bowling Club 4 Class Book Staff 4 Food Rationing 3,4 Photography Club 3 Service Corps 4 Anne-carefree as a freshman-fun loving-jocular-generous -witty-mischievous merriment-homework least of her troubles -a whiz at math-always adding to her wide collection of records. JOSEPH PATRICK CANDILORO lVith boisterous laughter heard thru the hills. Interclass Football 2,3 Photography Club 4 Freshman-Sophomore Frolic 2,3 Hear that chuckle from the back of the room? lt's joe',! He always finds something funny in everything that is said and done. joe is as serious with his fun making as others are with their studies. His balmy remarks make joe a pleasure to his classmates and a comfort to his friends, the teachers! RAYMOND SMITH CANNAVAN The making of real friends is the best token we have of a man's success in lufef' Co-captain of Football 4 Nu Sigma Epsilon 2,3 Asst. Manager of Basketball 3 Pro-Merito 4 Class President 3,4 Academe Staff 4 Vice-Pres. of Student Council 3 Air Raid Warden 3,4 Chief Marshall of Traffic Corps 4 Varsity Football 1,2,3,4 Varsity Baseball 2,3,4 Drivers' Club 3 Varsity Basketball 4 Skating Club 4 Interclass Basketball 3 Traffic Corps 3,4 Sea Service Corps Interclass Skating 4 CTreasurerj 4 Interclass Track 1 'fRay -outstanding athlete-a 3 letter man-unlimited popu- larity-sincere friendliness-agreeable-quiet-modest-reliable -abundance of brains and good sense. ' FEB. IS, 1940 - Noticing the proud smiles on the faces of those sophomores receiving their Nu Sigma pins, I turned my efforts toward 1940 when I would receive one. PETER PAUL CARDILLO As good-nature!! a soul as e'er trod on shoes of leather. Drury Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4 C'lassVice President 4 Varsity Football l, 2, 3, 4 Current Events Club 3 Production Service Corps 4 Drury Band l, 2, 3, 4 Pete large in size and large in heart-a most valuable asset to the football team, Drury band and orchestra. As a clarinet player he's tops-his musical temperament reflects in our cheerful Pete . PHILIP GEORGE CARR As full of spirit as the month of May. Interclass Football 1 Service Corps 4 Photography Club 4 Phil a happy go lucky fellow-always has a good time-likes to dance and attend games-a good student ready to help anyone- shows interest for photography. GEORGE RACKLIFF CARSON Be silent and safe-silence never betrays you. Drivers' Club 5 Photography Club 4 Air Raid Duties 4 Trade School 4 George is a great fellow to have around. Silent, resource- full, and full of energy, he carries on many a task that would be shunned by others. Although his blond hair and blue eyes make him handsome, girls seem to be farthest from his mind. PHOEBE ISABELLE CARSON I make the most of all that comes. Class Book Typist 4 Home Nursing Club 4 Drivers' Club 3 Sea Service Corps 4 Trade School 4 Always pleasant-good company-hand knitted sweaters- pretty blond hair-one of the machine shop gang is Phoebe. IRIS ORSOLA CAVAZZA The days that make us happy make us wise. Nu Sigma Epsilon 2, 3 junior Drama Club 3 Pro-Merito 4 Skating Club 4 Academe Staff 4 Land Service Corps 4 Air Raid Duties 4 Food Rationing 3, 4 Nutrition Club 4 The average high school girl-the attractive girl who likes a good time-craves new experiences-is interested in her studies but is no grind-has a fine sense of responsibility-wants to win the war, yes-but like many girls is not sure yet of her place in the war program. MARCH 2 1, 1940 - The first day of spring! As freshmen we learned that we mustn't walk on the grass, nor sit either, that there are containers for our ice-cream sticks and papers, and no smoking on the grounds. This is jail! KATHERINE LOIS CHESBRO Quiet and well conducted But always ready for fun. Softball 1, 2 Drivers' Club 3 Volley Ball 1 Gym Club 1 Soccer 1 Choir 2 In gay sweaters and skirts, Trink's,' merry laughter has helped a great deal in chasing away the blues. She has won the admira- tion of her friends with a sincere, lady-like character and cheery nature. EDITH COOKISH Ever let the fancy roam. , 'W Nu Sigma Epsilon 2, 3 Nutrition Club 4 Pro Merito 4 Land Service Corps 4 Academe Staff 4 Music Appreciation 4 Drama Club 3 Food Rationing 4 What's new? and I'm hungry! That's Cookie - last minute class-dasher-a whiz at words-terrific in tweeds- vivacious palaverer! SUSAN -IANICE COOPER Mischief sparkles in her eyes, Ami her laughter never dies. Interclass Volley Ball 1 Nutrition Club 4 Community Service Corps 4 Choir 1, 2 Drivers' Club 3 Music Appreciation 1 Food Rationing 4 Pert nose-sparkling brown CYCS-Cute giggle-friendly and sincere manner-pleasing personality-charmfour own gay Q!.Ian!!' MAR-IORIE ETHEL CUTLER My delight and thy delight. Nu Sigma Epsilon 2, 3 Tennis 1, 2 Pro Merito 4 Drama Club 3 Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 First Aid Club 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Land Service Corps 4 Volleyball 1 Traffic Corps 4 Food Rationing 4 Flashing eyes-sense of fair-play- loves quizzes-prize lunch-stool grabber-characteristic snicker-tops 'em in marks- going to like University of Vermont, Marge ? CONSTANCE PANAGEOTA DALLY Ah sweet mystery of lie. Interclass Basketball 1 Choir 1, 2 Volley Ball 1 Drivers' Club 3 Tennis 1 First Aid Club 4 Music Appreciation 1, 2 Subtle sophistication plus a fine school spirit, added to a pleas- ing personality, and we have Connie . Her ability for making and holding friends will stand her in good stead when she goes forth to meet her success in life. 1 , APRIL 19, 1940 - My good deed for the day - I contributed toward the Children's Crusade for Children effort by participating in a real, old-fashioned minstrel show. MAY 12, 1940 - Open I-louse at Drury. Parent meets teacher. Need I say more??? JUNE '18, 1940 - Vacation at last! JUNE GRACE DANIELS The force of her own merit makes her way. Drivers' Club 3 Basketball 1 Softball 1 Brown eyes and hair-cute pins-tall and slim-our june, Can she cook? Can she sew? Naturally. She's had four years of Household Arts ! ELAINE STEPHANIE DANLOWITZ The mildest manner, and the gentlest heart. Interclass Tennis 2 Skating Club 4 Land Service Corps 4 Class Play 4 Air Raid Warden 3, 4 Traffic Corps CM.P.J 4 Latin American Relations Club 3 Food Rationing 3, 4 Nutrition Club 4 Friendly and sincere-neat-charming personality-warm smile -Starry blue eyes-likes classical music, good books, dancing, and skating-fun loving Stevie. HARRY EDWARD DAVINE Come sbow us a taste of your quality. Photography Club 4 A popular student whom we see at most of the basketball games - is not too serious about studying, but accomplishes his aim - a friendly conversationallst - carefree and jovial. ROBERT JAMES DEAN Everything comes J a man will only wait. Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Drivers' Club 3 Interclass Baseball 1, 2, 3 Traffic Corps 4 Interclass Football 1, 2, 3 Student Council 3 Cordial manner-sincerity-curly black hair-flashy dresser- girls-interclass sports-joker-friendly smile-that's Bob , ROBERT HENRY DELISLE A true friend is forever a friend. Varsity Track 2 Drivers' Club 3 Class Play 4 Photography Club 4 Sea Service Corps 4 Bob -a real friend-ever ready with a good Q1 ioke-ex- tremely likeable-Will he ever be lonely? Not Bob, if he keeps his jovial disposition. SEPT. 17, 1940 - We are now upper classmen and can freely walk down the corridors glowing at the meek freshmen. OLYMPIO JAMES DE PAOLI He that has patience may compass anything. Production Service Corps 4 Our great thinker-and not of girls-success is his goal-wants to specialize and deserves to. - CARMEN ANTHONY DILEGO The most maniest sign of wisdom is a continued chee1y'ulness. Varsity Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Music Club 3 Interclass Basketball 1, 4 Sea Service Corps 4 Interclass Baseball 2 3 Traffic Cor s 3, 4 , P Aerial Photography Club 4 Carmen-our good looking boy with a big smile, a pleasing personality-a boy with so much school spirit in him that he IS an asset to the entire student body. AMELIA ANNE DITURSI ' My heart is like a singing bird. Represent. to Student Council 2 Student Council 1,2,3,4 Freshman Reception Committee 4 Interclass Basketball 1 Chief Marshal-Service Corps 4 Class Book Staff 4 Choir 1 Air Raid Duties 3 Nutrition Club 4 Skating Club 4 Drivers' Club 3 Service Corps 3, 4 Pleasing personality--scores of friends Qnot all girls eitherj- talkative-sparkling dark eyes-enviable curly black hair-a loyal supporter of old Drury-an all around girl-our Mimi MARY JANE DOUGLAS The very flower of youth. Class Book Typist 4 Nutrition Club 4 Handicraft Club 3 Sea Service Corps 4 California was where she came from. Glamorous? Oh! boy! jane looks on the bright side of everything-hopes to return to her home state after graduation. GLADYS LOUISE DUMOUCHEL It is the tranquil people who accomplish much. Traffic Corps 3 Drivers' Club 3 Air Raid Warden 3 First Aid Club 4 Quiet-unassuming manner-friendly smile-sincere-good marks-easy going Gladys . SEPT. 23, 1940 - Once again we gathered as a body to elect class officers. Those chosen to lead the wise fools were Bob McKeon, Presidentg Shirley McNeil, Vice-presidentg Dominick Mazzzua, Secretary and Treasurer, Norman Roy, Representative to the Student Council. FLORENCE ESTELLE DUXBURY The face lhe mos! fair to our vision allowed. Cheer'eader 3 Music Appreciation l Softball 1, 2 Drama Club 3 Soccer 1 Bowling Club 4 Volley Ball 1, 2 Home Nursing Club 4 Basketball 1, 2 Land Service Corps 4 Beautiful hair-vivacious-grand sense of humor-smart apparel-popular with the boys and girls-loves to dance-this is Drury's Dux , ELIZABETH BARBARA ELDRIDGE You Must Have Been a Beauljul Baby. Music Appreciation 1 Choir 1, 2 Food Rationing 3, 4 Drivers' Club 3 Home Room Treasurer 4 Nutrition Club 4 Home Room Vice-President 1, 2 Land Service Corps 4 In 39 Drury was greeted by a lovely freshman - she was Betty'l. She has since broken many masculine hearts with her radiant smile and cordial manner. She hopes someday to be- come a nurse. MARY VIRGINIA FERRARA While we live let us enjoy life. Basketball 1. 2, 3 Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 Choir 1, 2 Drivers' Club 3 Athletic Club 1, 2 First Aid Club 4 Land Service Corps 4 Prom Committee 4 Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 Music Appreciation 2 Bowling Club 4 Mary our dark-haired girl with the dark eyes--always out for good times and did her part as a cheerleader at our games-loves to dance, swim, and skate. ARTHUR FRANCIS FERRARI He said little but to the purpose. Nu Sigma Epsilon 2, 3 Interclass Basketball 2,3 Pro Merito 4 Interclass Football 2 Varsity Football 4 Interclass Baseball 2 Junior Varsity Basketball 2, 3 Drivers' Club 3 Art has the reputation of being a quiet, reserved student in school, but out of school he is not only full of fun, but is the life of the party. Beyond this, we know little of Art , except that he will succeed in whatever he chooses to do. WILLIAM ERNEST FLAHERTY There is nothing worth the doing that it does not pay to try. Production Service Corps 4 Bill has a heart of gold and a character that's remarkable. All his friends hold him in highest esteem. His energetic and willing ways make him outstanding among his fellow classmates. His mechanical ability shows that he is a smart fellow who is really going to amount to something. He, too, left Drury early to join the Navy. OCT 25 1940 Drury s talent blossomed forth when the sophomores and freshmen held their annual frolic and dance Games and dancing' were enjoyed by all. 4 1 1 y r '4 4 l C 1 I . l lu ll ll p, l r nl V. I l r f w lf ,l ll l l MICHAEL JOHN FLANAGAN The opinion of the strongest is always the best. Pro Merito-fPresidentJ 4 Class Book Staff 4 Nu Sigma Epsilon 2, 3 Air Raid Warden 4 Interclass Basketball 3, 4 Skating Club 4 Varsity Baseball 3, 4 Air Corps 4 Mike invaded Drury when he was a sophomore and, since then, popularity has been his middle name. The whiz kid of English 7 will probably start a research project to find out where a certain English teacher gets his jokes. Mike will probably wind up in the Senate, if his knack for getting into friendly argu- ments follows him out into the world. EDWARD DONALD FOOTE See approach proud Edward? power. Varsity Football 2, 3, 4 Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4 Interclass Baseball 3, 4 Captain Interclass Basketball 4 Photography Club 4 Skating Club 4 Q H , Military Police 4 Service Corps 3 M T Sea Service Corps President 4 Much to its sorrow, the opposing football team has plenty of reasons to believe the above quotation. His stamping ground , Rice's Corner, won't be the sarne when Ed leaves to join the Marines. FRANCES ELIZABETH FOUNTAIN The wealth of simple beauty and rustic health. Pro Merito 4 Choir 1, 2 Nu Sigma Epsilon 2 Drivers' Club 3 Basketball 1 First Aid 4 Class Book Typist 4 Sea Service Corps 4 . Beautiful red hair-enviable marks-demure and quiet-likes ice skating-dresses becomingly- Fran's pleasing personality has won her many friends. LOUIS MERRILL GAGEANT The sense of humour is the just balance of all the faculties of man. Varsity Baseball 1, 2, 3 Drivers' Club 3 Captain of Baseball 4 Production Serv. Corps 4 Lou is one of the rare quiet boys of the Trade School-good sport-bashful and blushful-quiet spoken-scholar-grand sense of humor-enjoys skiing. Another of our U. S. Navy boys. ROLAND ALBERT PAUL GAGNIER As merry as the day is long. Interclass Football 2 Air Raid Warden 3, 4 Interclass Baseball 2 Drivers' Club 3 Interclass Track 3 Photography Club 4 Interclass Basketball 3, 4 Sea Service Corps 4 Cheerful smile-friendly greeting-most willing and agreeable worker-a hustler-What next?-the service of U. S. A. NOV. 13, 1940 - Three cheers for our victorious football team! The Northern Berkshire League Crown is ours! Carrying the ball for'43 was Ray Cannavan and warming the bench wereVivori, Caffrey, Ponti, Maroni, Roy, Moresi, and DiLego. BEATRICE MAY GARNER i The very pink of perfection. l f Nu Sigma Epsilon 2 Gym Club 3 Pro-Merito 3, 4 First Aid Club 4 Class Book Staff 4 Land Service Corps 4 Bright and intelligent Bee has always made the honor roll. She is quiet but friendly with everyone and can be depended upon in any emergency. HARRY JOHN GEORGE Glad that I live am I. Drama Club 3, 4 Production Service Corps 4 Harry , a representative from the Trade School-always popular-bright laughing eyes-smiling face-first and last to leave dance floor-a real pal to everyone. CATHERINE RITA GHIDOTTI She's never haughty, never proud But popular in every crowd. Represent. to Student Council 3 Handicraft Club 3 Class Book Typist 4 First Aid Club 4 Sea Service Corps 4 Choir 1 Black hair and eyes-pretty smile-quiet disposition-hand- knitted sweaters-you know Kitty . ANDREW FRANCIS GIGLIOTTI And none has quite escaped his smile. Class Book Staff 4 First Aid Unit 3, 4 Production Service Corps 4 Current Events Club 3 Traditorial Staff 4 Quiet at times, Doc can still keep up in front of the crowd. Docls quite a hunter and fisherman, too! Girls have no place in his busy world-yet! ' FRANK NICHOLAS GIGLIOTTI, JR. A world of thoughts in one translucent phrase, Frank is generally alive with activity and never wastes a spare moment. Free and easy with everyone, he makes a iolly companion and a likeable fellow. His friends are numerous and he intends to make something out of the life that lies ahead of him. Right now, he's in the Army. DEC. 10, 1940 - Gee - colored movies! That is exactly the expression that was used most in assembly this morning. And that is exactly. what we had - a colored movie! It was well received - except for one thing - time added on the first period, but we didn't care - we had a fire drill. ETHEL ROSLYN GLICK The secret of success is constancy to purpose. Nu Sigma Epsilon 2, 3 Academe Staff 4 Pro-Merito 4 Drama Club 3 Volleyball 1 Nutrition Club 4 Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4 Land Service Corps 4 Basketball 2, 3 Traffic Corps 4 Softball 2 Food Rationing 4 Soccer 1, 2 Oil Rationing 4 Ros Glick, poetry editor of the Academe , is efficient, intuitive, and filled with idealism-a sports fan-loves the tran- quillity of the open country, mountains and vast spaces-meets college requirements-she's going places by ieepers! CECILE PAMELA GOLDBERG A friend in need is a friend indeed. Drivers' Club 3 Nutrition Club 4 Land Service Corps 4 Pam -genial, eloquent, pertinacious, obliging, and effer- vescent-a truly fine girl. PHILLIP WALTER GOULD Almost everything that is great has been done hy youth. Nu Sigma Epsilon 2 Fire Warden 4 Class Book Staff 4 Drivers' Club 3 Air Service Corps 4 A credit to his parents, a credit to Drury, and a credit to North Adams. Yes, Buddy Gould's stay at Drury has been an en- joyable one for himself and for his many companions. When the last pages of the history of this generation are written, the success of Buddy Gould will be an important part of them. JOSEPHINE ANN GRANDE H sincerity were made of gold, What a treasure she would hold. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Vice-President of Thumbs-Up Club 3 Soccer 1, 2 President of Thumbs-Up Club 4 Class Play 4 Community Service Corps 4 Drama Club 3 First Aid Club 4 Dark hair-sparkling eyes-merry laugh-though small of stature, Drury's loudest and most ardent rooter-one of best forwards on girls' basketball team-zealous worker in Thumbs- Up and patriotic drives. ROBERT HARVEY GREGORY Honor and truth and manhood these are the things that stand. One of our most honest and upright boys-a great sportsman- keen on basketball-he's off to be a sailor-after that?-a master machinist. AL A T -y-. X 95 'A JAN. 13, 1941 - 'Twas a sad and woeful day for many Druryites, not only because it was Friday the 13th. Those results of our recent examinations printed in black and red on our report cards' l KATHLEEN MARGARET GUYETTE Queen rose of Ihe rosebud garden of girls. Choir 1, 2 Gym Club 2, 3 Land Service Corps 4 First Aid Club 4 Bowling Club 4 Sparkling eyes-jovial temperament-gets along with every- body-reserved-wonderful dancer--individual laugh-witty. GEORGE LINDELL HALL Bright is the ring of words When the right man rings them. Nu Sigma Epsilon 2, 3 Ski Club l, 2, 3, 4 Pro-Merito 4 Drivers' Club 3 Represent. to Student Council 4 Aerial Photo. Club 4 President of Student Council 4 Sea Service Corps 4 President of D. S. A. A. 4 Drury Minstrel 1 Pres. of Victory Corps Council 4 Interclass Track 3 Assistant Editor of Academe 4 Interclass Basketball 4 Class Book Staff 4 Air Raid Duties 4 Class Play 4 Traffic Corps 4 Tall and rugged-ruddy complexioned-better than average intelligence-versatile-grand sense of humor-witty-loves to dance and ski-meet George. HAROLD ARTHUR HARRIMAN The matchless man divinely fair. Drivers' Club 3 Aerial Photography 4 B W Land Service Corps 4 W Dashing-blond, curly hair-sporty clothes-neat as a pin- enthusiastic skier-friendly-good-natured-neat bow ties- usually seen at the social events- Art to everybody. SARAH AGNES HEYWOOD It's a comely fashion to be glad. Tennis 1 Drury Minstrel 2 Choir 1, 2 First Aid Club 4 junior Drama Club 3 Thumbs-Up Club 3, 4 'vt Food Rationing 4 Easygoing, teasing redhead-- Sis loves to dancwa laconic wit-ready for anything-insists upon the right to live her life as she sees fit and cares very little for the opinions of the outside world. DORIS EVELYN HISER She smiled and the shadows departed Class Book Typist 4 Sea Service Corps 4 Choir 1 Home Room Secretary 3 First Aid Club 4 Trade School 4 Food Rationing 4 Witty-sparkling personality-cheerful-pretty black hair- studies seriously but not strenuously-Doris has many friends. .4 MARCH 7, 1941 - The Berkshire League Crown is ours! What a sports year! What a team! Defeated Mount Pleasant - the Champions of New York State and went to town with two victories over Adams, our legendary foe. Not one defeat! We also received the finals in the Springfield College Invitation Tournament. Lee Willette was the sole hoopster for 1943. ALFRED WILLIAM HURLEY A man he seems of cheevjfal yesterdays And confident to-morrows. Snappy eyes that sparkle with intelligence and eagerness-a quick, alert lad with loads of energy and ambition. Thatls Al . He's in the Air Corps now. AUGUSTINO ANTHONY JAMMALLO Let come what may. Interclass Baseball 1, 2 Varsity Track 1, 2 Interclass Track 1, 2 Photography Club 3, 4 Land Service Corps 4 An all around track man-girls? well perhaps-easy going- quiet at times-easy to get along with-real pal-never neglects his studies- Uncle Sam has taken him in the Army. WALLACE EDWARD KENYON The best of me is diligence. Drivers' Club 5 Land Service Corps 4 Photography Club 4 Quiet-hard worker-always winning friends--helpful-Eng lish out-standing subject- Ken is everyone's pal. Now an en- listed reserve in the Army Air Corps. MARTIN IRVING KOSBERG As sociable as a basket qi kittens. , q Class Play 4 Air Raid Warden 4 el .. i Stage Mgr. for Sr. Class Play 4 junior Drama Club 3 f-ff ' 'N' Land Service Corps 4 First Aid Club 4 il V A f i Friendly-excitable-a hard worker- Marty's usually wear- ing a smile and IS a great enthusiast on modern orchestras. CHARLES KRONICK Better late than never. junior Varsity Basketball 2 Interclass Baseball 1, 2 Interclass Football 1, 2 Interclass Basketball 1 Drivers' Club 5 Typical New England dry humor - tall-dark-handsome Chuck -lighthearted and carefree-believes in keeping the bench warml' and green slips are a matter of course. APR,IL -25, 1941 - For the boys in the service-, Mr. Chambers produced The Drury Concert and Revue' with. a bang. Drury will always be behind its boys that are fighting for our freedom. Y ELLEN ANN LAMBERT She whom a dream hath possessed. Basketball 1, 2 Drama Club 3 Soccer 1, 2 Bowling Club 4 Choir 1 Nutrition Club 4 Prefers a Strauss Waltz to a jazz number-has a passion for peppermlnts-loaths Latin and lavender-charming sincerity-as refreshing as spring ram. jEANNETTE CLAIR LANOUE She's pretty to walk with, Winy to talk with, And nice to know. Class Play 4 Thumbs-Up Club 3, 4 junior Drama Club 3 Food Rationing 4 First Aid Club 4 Choir 1 Music Appreciation 1 Drury Minstrels 1, 2 Sparkling fragrance of youth-a born beauty with chestnut locks and wide-apart dark brown eyes-wears exclusives and 1 jewelry gimcracks-you can stand prepared for a barrage of wise- 1 I cracks from jen . . .5 BARBARA FAITH LENHOFF In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. Nutrition Club 4 Land Service Corps 4 Barb --poised, friendly, philosophical, idealistic-a very dependable young lady. EDWARD SIDNEY LENHOFF ' - ,,,, I only ask for information. Air Raid Warden 4 Drivers' Club 3 Air Service Corps 4 ' Eddie a studious, hard working fellow-a wonder in the , chem. lab-will no doubt take part in the chemical warfare ' division of the armed forces-his popularity has brought him 5 many friends during his stay at Drury. YOLANDA ANN LOPARDO lf sincerity were made of golaf IVhat a treasure she would holi ' Basketball 1 Nutrition Club 4 Softball 1, 2 Land Service Corps 4 junior Drama Club 3 Music Appreciation 1 Food Rationing 3, 4 Meet Loppie -pearl white teeth-long gleaming tresses- Chooses her clothes for simplicity-spic and span from head to toe-a grand sense of humor-has never become acquainted with the eight o'clock bell. MAY 9, 1941 - Step right up and get your tickets! To the Drury Carnival - Loads of fun and prizes for all - dance to that melodious music of the Drury victrola for the price of only twenty-five cents. And we did have fun! JOHN GEORGE LUCZYNSKI A Q Step after step the ladder is ascended. i Choir 1, 2 Land Service Corps 4 Photography Club 3, 4 Conducts his own whispering campaign in class. Although he is never heavily loaded with homework, his ambition leads daily to a defense plant. Like other boys in the class, Uncle Sam will probably help decide his future. ELINOR GENE MacKAY I 've watched my duty, straight an' true, An' tried to do it well. Nutrition Club 4 Handicraft Club 3 Pleasant personality-well-groomed-quiet and likeable-has many' good points that would be good for most of us to have. NATALIE CARMEN MAGNIEICO Can we ever have too much of a good thing? Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Soccer 1, 2 Interclass Baseball 1, 2 Badminton 1, 2 Gym Club 1 Drama Club 3 Thumbs-Up Club 3, 4 Skating Club 4 Land Service Corps 4 First Aid Club 4 Music Appreciation 1 Drury Minstrel 1, 2 Neat in appearance-serious in mind-takes on work and does it well and cheerfully-as a machinist?-well, that's her goal. li- FRANCES NICOLINA MANCUSO Perhaps it will he pleasant to remember even these things. Student Council 3 Drivers' Club 3 Home Nursing Club 4 Traffic Corps 3 Thumbs-Up Club 3 Service Corps 3 Chief Marshall of Service Corps 3 Essence of frankness and sincerity-enjoys sports of all kinds- swimming, dancing and skating-a very dependable and cheerful person to have around. MILDRED ALICE MARCIL To friend or foe she gives her pleasant smile. Basketball 1 Drivers' Club 3 Softball 1 Home Nursing Club 4 Ah! Millie and her Chemistry-of course, it's her favorite subject-full of fun and laughter-good sport-never fails on the homework-always dependable-basketball a main delight. - U JUNE 11, 194l.- Maybe the sad expressions will vanish when everyone realizes that we are bidding adleu to our title of wise fool and are on that wonderful summer vacation. HENRY JOHN MARONI Well-timed silence has more eloquence than speech. Interclass Football 1, 2, 3 Assistant Manager Football 2,3 Interclass Basketball 3 Assistant Manager Baseball 2 Interclass Softball 1, 2, 3 Drivers' Club 3 Manager Football 4 Photography Club 4 Unexcitable-conservative-bashful-a quiet sort of a lad with a dry humor. DONALD STUART MARSHALL We figure to ourselves the thing we liheg and then we build it up. Don , the bad boy of the Trade School with his boyish pranks-has also a serious side with an original flare when tinkering with machinery-he's in the Navy now. GEORGE HENRY PAUL MARTIN Thus, 0 Genius, are thy footprints hallowed. Photography Club 4 Tall, dark, handsome-dreamy blue eyes-genius in sciences- that's George . With his knowledge of sciences, he will be- come an excellent scientific research worker. The marines are lucky indeed to have this young man as a member. RUTH ALICE MCKANE Whose smiles all other maids surpass, A rose without a thorn. Choir 1 Written across the top of this picture from which a pair of soft brown eyes smile from under well-groomed hair should be the word personality in capital letters. Unselfish, agreeable, and cheerful, Ruthie has won our admiration. ROBERT EDWARD McKEON Better to love amiss, than not to love at all. Interclass Baseball 3, 4 Skating Club 4 Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Air Corps 4 Interclass Football 1, 2 Pro-Merito-Vice-Pres. 4 Academe Staff 4 Nu Sigma Epsilon 2, 3 Student Council Represent. 1 Class President 2 Bob with his friendly smile and cordial manner has broken many feminine hearts in his years at Drury. Despite his studious attitude, he has proved himself a pal and companion to everyone. He plans someday to become a dancing instructor. SEPT. 3, 194 1 - Another fall, another vacation over, and one more school year underway. Back to the grind for the upperclassmen, but for the frosh, we suspect that the first few weeks will be pretty much of an adventure. FLORA MAY MCLAGAN Here is a dear and true industrious friend. Flo -everyone's friend-delights in her work-earnestly wants to join the W.A.A.C.'s-a charming one she'll make with those blue eyes and that blond hair. SHIRLEY C. MCNEIL Variety is the mother of enjoyment. Nu Sigma Epsilon 2, 3 Pro-Merito 4 Class Vice-President 2 Vice-President of D.S.A.A. 3 Interclass Badminton 2 Class Book Staff 4 Choir 1 Food Rationing 3, 4 Air Raid Duties 3 Drivers' Club 3 Home Nursing Club 4 Land Service Corps 4 Traffic Corps 2, 4 Ski Club 1, 2 Skating Club 4 Music Appreciation 1 Drury Minstrel 1, 2 Enchanting CYCS-pert nose-shiny hair-irresistable laugh- independent-unpredictable-friendly-great school spirit-en- viable report cards-our tiny, fun loving Mac . VERNA MAE MIRKE Small, but bow dear to us. Soccer 2, 3 Badminton 2, 3 Softball 1 Class Book Staff 4 Choir 1, 2 junior Drama Club 3 Nutrition Club 4 Class Historian 4 Music Appreciation 3 Drury Minstrel 1, 2, 3 Verna-with long boxy sweaters-colorful bows-a winning smile-easy friendliness-a regular rooter at the games-makes up for size in activity both socially and academically. DONALD ALFRED MOORS His very foot has music in't, as be comes up the stair. Class Book Staff 4 Drury Band 2, 3, 4 Choir 1, 2 Drivers' Club 3 Senior Cabaret 1, 2 Don -the Swing Cat Editor of Traditorial 4 Music Appreciation 1 Drury Minstrel 1, 2 Freshman-Sophomore Frolic 1, 2 Production Service Corps 4 of the Trade School-how many instruments does he play?-no one has ever figured out-has a true musical talent-sings-has even written songs-is also literary- a keen mind-ambitious. What a band-leader and composer he'll make! MILDRED DOLORES MORAN A friend more divine than all divinities. Badminton 1, 2 Class Book Staff 4 Choir 1 Air Raid Duties 3, 4 Drivers' Club 3 Skating Club 4 Traffic Corps 2, 4 Music Appreciation 1 Drury Minstrel 1, 2 Food Rationing 3, 4 Ski Club 1, 2 Home Nursing 4 Land Service Corps 4 Midge -everyone's buddy -amiable individualistic-easy going-a wonderful disposition-enviable curly hair-good report cards-a loyal Druryite -a sincere friend. ' A ---,. , f , xv pr?-' i f C Y Xia, fzf lx av: X , 3 OCT. 7, 1941 - Class elections were held today, with Ray Cannavan, President: Alice Trottxtr Vice-presidentg Lloyd Sanders, Secretary and Treasurer, and Thomas Surr, our Student Representative We look forward to a successful year. JOSEPH ANTHONY MORESI No receipt openelh the heart but a true friend. Interclass Softball 1, 2, 3 Assistant Manager of Football 3 Interclass Football I, 2, 3 Assistant Track Manager 3 Interclass Track 2 Drivers' Club 3 Football Manager 4 Skating Club 4 Air Service Corps 4 To Joe goes the award for having a grand personality. His willingness to lend help to others has made him popular here at Drury. To Joe also goes the credit of being able to take life in his strides and we all know that this will be of value to him in future years. JAMES T. NEVILLE Happy art thou, as gf every day thou hadst picked up a horseshoe. Interclass Basketball 3 Interclass Softball 1, 2, 5 Interclass Football 2, 3 Ski Club 4 Sea Service Corps 4 Drury Band 1, 2, 3, 4 A half pint with a swinging gait-a ski friend from the first snowflake-easy going- Jimmy's a swell guy. ROBERT HENRY NICHOLS Men of few words are the best. p Drury Swing Band 3 Rifle Club 1 Drury Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Latin American Relation Club 3 Air Raid Duties 3, 4 Photography Club 4 Land Service Corps 4 And now we come to Bob -a true friend, a good sport, the possessor of a brilliant mind, and a real sense of humor. All the good luck in the world for you and your ambition to be a great engineer, and yet,-these wishes are not necessary, for if anyone will be successful in life, it's you. ROBERT LEE NICHOLS And all I ask is 4 merry yarn From a laughing fellow rover. Varsity Track 1, 2 First Aid Club 4 Interclass Track 1, 2, 3 President of Land Service Corps 4 Music Club 3 Drury Swing Band 3, 4 Blond-pianist of Swing Band-likes to dancwmischievous- studious-swell disposition--unlimited musical talent--an all round good guy. N. JANET NORCROSS A companion that is cheerful is worth gold. Drivers' Club 3 Community Service Corps 4 First Aid Club 4 Traffic Corps 3 Service Corps 5 Mischievous, pert, and full of fun, Jan . She is never late, but she never arrives sooner than one second to eight. She's an all around sports girl-swimming, bowling, skating, dancing and what not. NOV 1 1941 Scene at the Freshman Reception. Two freshmen are talking. Hey, Barb! Wi' at do you say we do a little teamwork in this Congo? Now that's a super-duper idea, Hank! I say yes' My' My' What IS this world coming to? FRANCES THELMA OLSON Full of courtesy, full of craft. Pro-Merito 3, 4 Nu Sigma Epsilon 2 Choir 1, 2 Music Appreciation 3 First Aid Club 4 Sea Service Corps, Secretary 4 Drury Minstrel 1, 2 Class Book Typist 4 D. A. R. Good Pilgrim 4 Franny is one of our better looking-plus more intelligent seniors-a sparkling personality-laughing blue eyes-captivating smile-always ready for fun--never shirks school duties-our good citizen. ROGER BENZIE OTTMAN I was a man who bad many friends, And many friends had me. Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Production Service Corps 4 Varsity Track 1 Good natured-good times center about him-well liked by everyone-mixes study with pleasure-excels in bowling and dancing. VIOLA M. OUELLETTE She bas laugbter in ber eyes. Nu Sigma Epsilon 2, 3 Class Book Staff 4 Pro-Merito 4 Class Play 4 Softball 1, Captain 2 Choir 1, 2 Soccer 1 Gym Club 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Drivers' Club 3 Volley Ball 1, 2 First Aid Club 4 Badminton 2 Land Service Corps 4 Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 Bowling Club Treasurer 4 Cheerleader Captain 4 Music Appreciation 1 Variety is the spice of life, says Vi . She certainly lives up to her word. She is an ardent rooter in leading the teams on to victory. She will be remembered for her double dramatic ability in our Class Play. RUTH HELEN PARMENTER IVitb countenance denzure ana' most grace. Drivers' Club 3 Tall-slender-witty-loves to see a good basketball game- enjoys dancing-gym exercises-always ready with a gay smile. GLORIA PASSARDI Whatever is popular deserves attention. Choir 1 Sea Service Corps 4 Music Appreciation 3 Class Book Typist 4 First Aid Club 4 Glowing blue eyes-lovely black hair-sparkling personality- captivating smile-kindness and sincerity-all make a very lovely young miss- Gloria , who will rate 10095 wherever she goes. DEC. 8, 1941 - The date we'll never forget. We'll always remember listening to the declaration of war in the auditorium. How strange and solemn it all seemed! 'Q I HENRY BROWNE PEIRCE, JR. Good things should he praised. Student Council 1, 3 Photography Club 4 Academe Staff 4 Air Service Corps 4 Class Play 4 Military Police 4 Air Raid Duties 4 President of Home Room 3 Drivers' Club 3 A typical American schoolboy-has a wonderful personality and a pleasing smile-is a friend of all, including the teachers! Hank has a keen interest in sports and a more than passing interest in social functions-right now? A reserve in the Naval Aviation Corps. GERALD ALBERT PESSOLANO You shall never want rope enough. Varsity Football 2, 3, 4 Interclass Basketball 1, 2 Interclass Softball 1, 2 Drivers' Club 3 Production Service Corps 4 Care of Gas Mains during Air Raid 3, 4 Give him a gun and ajap for a target!-asks no favors but grants many-he's a persistent fellow-practice has made him what he is and we know that Practice makes perfect -so, see what's ahead! LILLIAN ELIZABETH PETERSON The sweetest face in all the world to me, set in a frame of shining gold hair. Pro-Merito 4 Choir 1, 2 Nu Sigma Epsilon 2 Music Appreciation 3 Class Book Staff 4 First Aid 4 Softball 2 Sea Service Corps 4 Class Play 4 Class Book Typist 4 Drury Minstrel Tops in the Commercial course-tall-slim-lovely blond hair -winning smile and personality-lots of friends-clothes galore -everyone likes Lill . GERALDINE DOROTHY PHELPS Thou hast language for all thoughtsg thou art a scholar. Pro Merito 4 Drivers' Club 3 Nu Sigma Epsilon 2, 3 Home Nursing Club 4 Drury Minstrel 1 Sea Service Corps 4 Enviable report cards-frankness-friendliness-sincerity-an ardent fan of every team-jovial Gerry . IRENE MARGARET PLANTIER Quiet and well conducted but always ready for fun. Nu Sigma Epsilon 2 Drivers' Club 3 Pro-Merito fSec.-Treasurerj 4 Home Nursing Club 4 Interclass Basketball 1 Skating Club 4 Interclass Baseball 1, 2 Land Service Corps 4 Badminton 1, 2 Drury Minstrels 1, 2 Choir 1 Food Rationing 3 Music Appreciation 3 Unassuming-quiet in class-sincere-soft brown eyes-likes horse-back riding and skating-our gentle, friendly I . JAN 23 1942 - Mid-years over - report card dayg it really wasn't as bad - iust think of all the D s I might have had. SANFORD MILES PLUMB Better late than never. Drivers' Club 3 Tall, dark, and handsome San . To him Silence is Golden . Nevertheless, here's a wolf in sheep's clothing. No one can stop him in history. As for sports-swimming and skating are his specialties. VINCENT PONTI Hang sorrow-you'll kill the cat. Interclass Football 1, 2 Drivers' Club 3 Manager of Baseball 4 Camera Club 4 Un petit garcon-homework least of his worries-spent his four years at Drury in numerous class activities-a very high interest in sports especially, baseball and skating. ROGER DANFORTH POTTER Yon will go far. Varsity Track 1, 2 First Aid 4 Interclass Track 1, 2, 3 Sea Service Corps 4 Drivers' Club 3 A tall, dashing, good looking senior-congenial smile-un' limited popularity-a regular sports fan. Rog is hard working and earnest, with more than a spark of brilliance. DENNIS GASTON PREGENT Good-natured and friendly toward all. Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3 Rifle Club 1 Production Service Corps 4 Junior Drama Club 3 Casual, versatile,-delights in hunting, fishing, and skiing- popular among those who know him-takes Trade School time to monkey with his Maxwell -hopes to be an engineer-known to all as Den , our Corporal in the Army. RALPH HENRY PRINCE, JR. All things come round to him who will but wait. Varsity Track 1, 2 Class Play 4 Interclass Track 1, 2 Pres. of Photography Club 4 Interclass Baseball 1 . Drivers' Club 3 wi , President of Home Room 2 ' f Sincerity - happy-go-lucky - sports - girls -- arguments - curly hair -- rugged - happy-go-lucky Goc . ,gs b 5 MARCH 31, 1942 -- Replacing the Drury Carnival the Photography Club held a dance on this fine spring eve. The usual dance, with much laughter and gaiety - but - right in the middle of it a tryout blackout + And it was a tryout! FRANCIS KENNETH RICE A poet could not but be gay in such jocuud company. Nu Sigma Epsilon 3 Fire Warden 4 Pro-Merito 4 Sea Service Corps 4 Class Book Staff 4 Drivers' Club 3 Choir 1, 2 Photography Club 4 just todprove that brains and humor do mix, we have Franny . He's loa s of fun, but still talks hard facts which is an indis- pensable combination. The Marines have claimed him. SYDNEY WALDO RICHARDSON All mankind loves a lover. Sec. and Treas. of D.S.S.A. 4 Class Book Staff 4 Interclass Baseball 3, 4 Skating Club 4 Interclass Football 1, 2 President of Home Room 1 Commonly known as Sid or Waldo -sleek hair-always well groomed-pleasant conversation-friendly manner-every- one's friend. STANLEY LAWRENCE RICKARDS True glory dwells where glorious deeds are done. Drama Club 3 Smooth looking-always smiling-always willing to do more than his share-perverted sense of humor-The Tom Thumb of the Trade School-one of the first in the Class to join the Navy. - DONALD PAUL ROY The reward of a tbing well done is to have done it. Touch Football 2, 3, 4 Drivers' Club 5 Assistant Football Manager 2 Trade School 4 Sea Service Corps 4 Our ambitious, energetic Don is very accurate in doing things' Goes to trade school after school hours to learn to become a mechanic. Favorite hobby is building model airplanes-is a faithful friend. THELMA RUTH RUBIN A heart just a little bit truer. Nu Sigma 3 Latin Ameican Relations Club 3 Pro-Merito 4 Home Nursing Club 4 Class Book Staff 4 Food Rationing 4 X Quiet-industrious-studious-ready smilwhelping hand- whimsical-plans to he a nurse-familiarly known as Tybie. - APRIL 17, 1942 - Spring is on its way - new romances blooming-95 F2 of the students gaz- mg out the window, forgetful of studies-the other 5 fl, asleep. , MAY 22, 1942 -A very quiet month with good news today. No exams! just the usual mark- mg period tests. IRVING CUTLER RUHMAN, JR. The smile that won't come off. Ski Team 2, 3 Class Play 4 Camera Club 2 The happy fellow of the class-never complaining-everything always all right-no wonder he can get along with anyone and does-remember him as detective in the class play? JAMES HOWIESON RUSSELL, JR. His hair is as the most fine gold Choir 1 First Aid Club 4 Drivers, Club 3 Trade School 4 Land Service Corps 4 Jim , a quiet lad from Clarksburg is by no means backward. Ask the girls! In United States History, Jim is tops. You might ask the girls about that too! WILLIAM IRVING SABIN Everything comes a man will only wait. Interclass Basketball 3, 4 Interclass Football 1, 2 Interclass Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Drivers' Club 3 Land Service Corps 4 Bill -our senior with the flashy clothes-always a new sports coat!-ready for anything-faithful attendant at all dances and school events-what a friend! LLOYD RICHARD SANDERS All I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow rover. Class Treasurer 3 Drury Band 1, 2 Varsity Basketball 3, 4 Choir 1, 2 Interclass Basketball 1, 2 Drivers' Club 3 Production Service Corps 4 Red is that quiet type!!! Not so you'd notice! He is the center of the gang everywhere,-dance floor, shop, Students Smoking Room etc. With all his various duties, Red also finds time to play a good deal of basketball and maintains an office in Adams to look after his business in the South! MURIEL E. SANDFORD Every noble activity makes room for itsel Basketball 1, 2, 3 Service Corps 3 Choir 1, 2 Sea Service Corps 4 Dramatic Club 3 A very capable and energetic young miss-loves all kinds of sports-has a keen interest in dancing-possesses a beautiful smile and a sparkling personality. You'll succeed, we know. Q JUNE 17, 1942 - Within a few days the halls of Drury will no lon er ring., with the cheerful voices of the 800, but I doubt if anyone will forget the swell times we had this school year fit i ,Q -to r 55 .lm , 4 p 35 Q' MARjORlli ANN SEDDON Common sense, which in truth is very lmcommon, is the hes! sense I know of Air Raid Warden 3, 4 junior Drama Club 3 Home Nursing Club 4 Traffic Corps 4 Food Rationing 3, 4 Music Appreciation 1 Land Service Corps 4 Nu Sigma Epsilon 2, 5 Pro-Merito 4 lnterclass Basketball l Alumni Editor of Academe 4 Assistant Editor of Class Book 4 Home Room Officer 1, 2, 3 Ski Club 2 Pretty-cute figure-sparkling smile-poise-warm friendli- ness-personality galore-superlative neatness-excellent re- ports-always ready for fun-typical all around girl-charming Marge . MARSHALL JOHN SHAKER Laugh and the world laughs with you. Marsh is the life of the party wherever he goes.He has enjoyed his four years at Drury making his classmates happy and has spent time on the bench for it. Unlike other students of this type, he has found time to do some studying and has succeeded in making the grade with the rest of the class of '43, JOHN PATRICK SHEA A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Skating Club 4 Traffic Corps-M.P. 4 Air Service Corps 4 First Aid Drill 4 Sincerity-friendly manner-good dancer-flashy dresser- girls-arguments-cordial manner-friendly smile-jokes-curly black hair and friendly laugh-a good companion. ANaval Reserve now. JEAN FRANCES SIBLEY A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge. Choir 1 v First Aid Club 4 Handicraft Club 3 Service Corps 3 jeannie as she is known to us all is quiet, solicitous, persistent, and very altruistic-a veritable sports fan. THOMAS VINCENT SICILIANO In all thy humors, whether grave or mellow Thou'rt such a touchy, testy, pleasant fellow. Tom a popular fellow-left Drury early to attend aviation school. He made many friends because of his ability to dance, enter into school activities and to always have fun. SEPT 7, 1942 - At last, I have attained the all-important role of a senior! The school day was swell but whoever invented homework? E FLORENCE ELEANOR SOUTHGATE How we laughed as we lahoured together. Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3 Choir 1, 2 5 Interclass Softball 1, 2, 3 Drama Club 3 Community Service Corps 4 J Uncontested laugh-prankster-cheerful-knows when to be serious-mistress of all trades. ELLEN ELIZABETH SPARKS My mind to me a kingdom is. Nu Sigma Epsilon 2, 3 Academe Staff 4 Pro-Merito 4 Latin-American Relations 3 Class Secretary-Treasurer 4 Land Service Corps-Treas. 4 Brilliant-beguiling smile-lovable absentmindedness-con- noisseur of words-snazzy in sweaters, unpredictable-our polyglot-unlimited repertoire. CHARLES FRANCIS STARR What's that I hear yonder? Drivers' Club 3 Hard worker Cwhen necessaryj-likes a basketball game- loves to raise cain--in general, a good kid -that's Charlie . JOSEPH JAMES STEVENS Fearless minds climb soonest unto crowns. Drama Club 3 Joe is a great fellow with that fine foresight which has en- abled him to plan his future. He put everything he had in the machine trade, so that after he has helped the Marines fight tyranny he may continue the trade which he so enjoys. gan... i'9n JOAN MARION STEVENSON But oh, she dances such a way. Basketball 1 Home Nursing 4 Ski Club 2 Land Service Corps 4 Skating Club 4 Traffic Corps 4 Academe Staff 4 Dance Committee 3 Air Raid Duties 4 Food Rationing 3, 4 wg Junior Drama Club 3, 4 f Never a dull moment-Joan has kept many a class in an uproar- a smooth dancer-an excellent skier-happy-go-lucky-full of I fun--a hearty laugh which accompanies her wherever she goes. X X lx SEPT. 9, 1942 - With great care we elected our class officers to lead us in our final year. The honors went to the following: Ray Cannavan, Presidentg Pete Cardillo, Vice-presidentg Ellen Sparks, Secretary and Treasurer, and George Hall. Representative to the Student Council. MARJORIE GRACE STOCKWELL M ischid sparkles in her eyes. And her laughter never flies. Drama Club 3 First Aid Club 4 Land Service Corps 4 Q Her infectious laugh has enlivened many a class- I don't get xt -ready for any prank-noted for her merriness-wants to teach. THOMAS HERBERT SURR And now with eyes serene I see the very pulse of the machine. Representative to Student Council 3 Traffic Corps 2 Production Service Corps 4 Class Book Staff 4 Traditorial Staff 4 Herb's world centers around lathes, shapers, and milling machines for he attends The Trade School . But Herb enjoys fun, too, and is quite a man about town -Saturday night especially! MARY ROSE TALLARICO With the smile that was child-like and bland. Interclass Basketball 1, 2 Drivers' Club 3 Debonnaire-Freshman mannequin-original fashions-an ever ready smile-meet Talla . HAROLD BUTLER TATRO, JR. Variety is the spice of life that gives it all its flavor. Student Council 1, 4 Air Raid Service 4 Varsity Track 1, 2, 3 Ski Club 1, 3 Interclass Football 1 Photography Club 3 Class Play 4 Aerial Photography Club 4 Sea Service Corps 4 Victory Corps War Council 4 Home Room Presdient 1, 4 But is that tall handsome man-about-town who makes his way down the halls of Drury. Studies never worry him and he takes things as they come and gets there. But is quick to de- fend his beliefs with argument after argument. He turned in a fine performance as the villian in What a Life. He, too, has joined the Navy. WILLIAM PETER TAYLOR Oh, why should Lie all labour be? Interclass Softball 1, 2 Production Service Corps 4 Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Choir 1, 2 E Interclass Football 1, 2 Drama Club 3 Handsome Bill -romantically inclined-full of fun and ideas -loves to dance-plenty of initiative-the easiest boy in the Trade School to get along with. OCT. 16, 1942 - This afternoon, cheerleaders, faculty members, and students escorted the school truck bearing Drury's brass bells down Main Street for salvage. As the bells have rung out Drury's triumphs, we hope it will celebrate America's victory. WILLIAM EDWARD THERRIEN Friendship is stronger than laws. Class Book Staff 4 Trade School 4 - Air Raid Warden 4 Football Dance Committee 3 Sea Service Corps 4 Class Book Typist 4 Cafeteria 3, 4 Friendl ood natured ener etic and wants to get ahead-is a Y-8 g I through and through Drury fan-enjoys dancing and sports-a regular fellow. . RACHEL ALMA TIMONEY Always Faithful. Nutrition Club 4 Thumbs-Up Club 3 Handicraft Club 3 Secretary 4 Quiet-studies but definitely-traveling an enjoyment-always helpful-clever with her hands-will always remember days at Drury-ambition lies in Telephone Office. JOSEPH PETER TOCCO Quiet but Quick. Production Service Corps 4 joe -our practical and sensible worker-the pride of the Trade School-the Armed Forces will get a good, all-around, dependable fellow. ALFONSE FRANCIS TORCHIA He was a scholar, and a ripe and good one, Exceedingly wise, fair-spoken, and persuading. Nu Sigma Epsilon 2 Drury Band 2, 3, 4 Pro-Merito 4 Drivers' Club 3 Al , a serious minded, hard-working fellow-famous in Drury for his ability to accomplish so much with such a small amount of noise. We all enjoy his effortless efficiency, and know it will be useful in future years. ALICE CLAUDIA TROTTIER The world belongs to the energetic. Class Vice-President 3 Bowling Club-President 4 Skating Club 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Softball 1, 3 ' Tennis 1, 2 Academe Staff 4 Class Play Prompter 4 Air Raid Duties 3, 4 Gym Club 3 Nutrition Club 4 Land Service Corps 4 Service Corps 4 Student Council 3 Cheerleader 1, 2 Food Rationing 3, 4 Devilish, good-matured, energetic-up to the minute-sur- rounded with mirth-possesses a casual manner which has won her many friends-plays basketball-talks in studies-takes part in all school activities-started Girls' Bowling Club in senior year and has been a star in girls' athletics all four years. NOV. 7, 1942 - The annual football tussle between Drury and Adams' Drury had the good fortune of having a fighting, aggressive team although it didn't carry its colors to glory on the gridiron MARIE THERESE TRUDEAU All the charm of all the muses. Nu Sigma Epsilon 2, 3 Drum Major 3, 4 Choir 1, 2 Music Appreciation 2, 3 Modish, efficient, carefree-dark eyes and hair-broad should- ers-mannish jackets and boy sweaters-life of any party-added a certain something to the band-Class of '43 thanks '42 for leav- ing glamorous, sophisticated Trip , ANN VERGUNST 1 do know her hy her gaitf she is a friend. Land Service Corps 4 Handicraft Club 3 First Aid Club 4 Lover of the outdoors-tall-dependable-large blue eyes- intelligent-- Ann -with her kind and gentle ways she'll become a great nurse at the House of Mercyn. .uf tn., ALFREDO ROBERT VICARI The one way to have a friena' is to be one. Track 1, 2 Air Raid Duties 3, 4 Interclass Football 1, 2, 3 Drivers' Club 2, 3 Interclass Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Production Service Corps 4 Interclass Softball 1, 2, 3 Manager of Football 4 Interclass Track 1, 2, 3 Asst. Mgr. of Football 1,2,3 Bep -with that everlasting grin-the Trade School's example of a gentleman. Remember?-that dancing at lunch periods. JOSEPH ARTHUR VIVORI ' Habit is a second nature. Represent. to Student Council 2 Varsity Football 1, 2, 3 Varsity Baseball 1, 2, 3 Class Book Staff 4 Drury Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Drury Swing Band 3, 4 A grand sport-always ready to help-an ambitious body and mind-does he love jute boxes! ANNE CECELIA WATTS To he or not to he, that is the question. Handicraft Club 3 Blonde, dimpled, blue-eyed Anna's motto is Pleasure before Study. The wistful smile of this young lass is the envy of many classmates. Her ambition-who knows!! NOV. 14, 1942 - Twenty-five years after the dedication of the Service Flag of World War I, the flag of World War II was dedicated under the joint sponsorship of Drury students and alumni. LELAND PAUL WILLETTE Lge is not lie at all without delight. Varsity Football 4 Interclass Football 2 Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4 Captain-Basketball 4 Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 4 Traffic Corps 4 Hearty laugh-sportsman-an asset to our basketball team- likes dancing-loves a good time-studious CPD-always the happy-go-lucky- Lee SALLY PATRICIA WILLIAMS I know you are laughing in your sleeve. Basketball 4 Gym Club 2, 3 Softball 2, 3, 4 Bowling Club 4 Soccer 2 Community Service Corps Our hustling, bustling will-of-the-wisp-knows what she has to do and does it with vim-under this dependable exterior we have a mirthful, mischievous Sally. GERALD EDMUND WILSON The mildest Manners, and the gentlest Heart. Drury Band 3, 4 Photography Club 4 Music Club 3 Cafeteria 4 A scientific fellow-a genius at chemistry well explains jerry, His genial disposition has helped him make many friends during his stay at Drury. FERN MILLICENT WRIGHT Kind hearts are more than coronets. Handicraft Club 3 joyful-charming-loyal-cordial ways-friendly smile for everyone, including teachers- Pinky. WILLIAM ALBERT WIN DROW I The most nzanyfest sign Q' wisdom is continued cheeifulnessf' Choir 1, 2, 3 Prom Committee 3 Student Council 1, 3 Interclass Tennis 1 Traffic Corps 4 Class President 1 Air Raid Warden 4 Home Room President 1, 3 Band 1 Senior Class Play 4 Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ' Photography Club 4 Ski Team 3 Music Appreciation 1, 2 Drivers' Club 3 Class Book Staff 4 Sea Service Corps 4 Drury Minstrels 1, 2, 3 Flashy ear muffs-rhythm-likes dancing-acting ability-you remember Henry''-friendly-witty-full of fun-carefree- happy-go-lucky- Bill, NOV. 30, 1942 - A new era at Drury - the student body will consider coming at 8 A.M., a early, for 8:25 is now the last call for getting to home rooms. Chief advantage - half an hour more of that so-called??? beauty sleep. RUTH IRENE YARTER Stallions of ease anclfonzl of humble things, Nu Sigma Epsilon 3, 4 Music Appreciation 3 Pro-Merito 4 First Aid Club 4 Choir 1 Sea Service Corps 4 Ruth, friendly and jolly but serious in her school work. Was Mr. Scarpitto's secretary for the past year-always an honor student at Drury. MARY ALBERTA ZON A Her eyes are sapphires set in snow. ' Music Appreciation Club 3 Choir 1 Sparkling eyes-friendly-good sport, witty-that's our Mary. STERLING BRUCE SHAPIRO And sure th' Eternal Master found His single talent well employed Camera Club 3, 4 President Student Council 3 Shep as he is known to us all is a fine photographer-a member of the Camera Club for two years and president of it in his last-he's now studying to become a proficient photographer at the New York Institute of Photography. ilu illllemnriam Zihnmas Gampnli During our junior year, Thomas Campoli, one of our classmates, was called to his reward. His friendly dis- position, his happy smile, his optimistic outlook on life, his cheerful spirit of cooperation, his exuberance of good humor -- all endeared him to his teachers and his classmates. Our memory of Tommy will linger down through the years. Student Council 1942-1943 OFFICERS George Hall, President Nan Ross, Secretary Nicholas Del Negro, Vice-President William J. Hartley, Advisor SENATE Senior , Raymond Cannavan, President ' George Hall, Representative unxor Roger La Plante, President J Russell Mahoney, Representative Sophomore james Dougherty, President Roy Modlinger, Representative Freshman Ronald Sprague, President John Levanos, Representative Ray Cannavan, Cbiq' Marshal of Traffic Amelia Di Tursi, Chief Marshal of Service Pro Merito Michael Flanagan, President Irene Plantier, Secretary-Treasurer Robert McKeon, Vice-President Miss Margaret Geddes, Advisor Raymond Cannavan Beatrice Garner Lillian Peterson Iris Cavazza Ethel Glick Geraldine Phelps Edith Cookish George Hall Francis Rice Marjorie Cutler Shirley McNeil Marjorie Seddon Arthur Ferrari Frances Olson Ellen Sparks Frances Fountain Viola Ouellette Alphonse Torchia Ruth Yarter DEC. 3, 1942 - What a Life , our class play was presented tonight. Questions that will always remain secret are:, Where did you ever learn Henry Aldrich's dialogue, Bill? Why didn't the members of the cast take the advice of the teachers and come to school following the performance? We all know you enjoyed the picture, but how was the bench? The Class Play Miss Shea ..... Mr. Nelson ..... Students ........ Mr. Patterson .... Miss Pike ...... Bill .............. F' WHAT A LIFE THECAST .-..-..-...........-.. . . . . .Lillian Peterson . .Jeannette Lanoue . . . . . .George Hall and Ruth Bissaillon . . . . .Henry Peirce .Josephine Grande . . . . .Ralph Prince .Elaine Danlowitz Miss Eggleston .... .... Miss johnson. . . Mr. Vecchitto .... Henry Aldrich ..... . . . Barbara Pearson .... . . Gertie ........... Mr. Bradley ..... Miss Wheeler. . . George Bigelow . Mrs. Aldrich .... Mr. Ferguson .... . .-. .. .ns ...n ..................................... .--.-..................-..--.-........- PLACE: The Principal's Office in Central High School TIME: The present .--... . . .Viola Ouellette . . .Martin Kosberg . William Windrow . . . .Lucille Brown . .Viola Ouellette Robert Delisle .Natalie Magnifico . . . . .Butler Tatro . . . .Evelyn Burdick . . . .Irving Ruhman Act I A Wednesday morning in Spring Act II The following morning Act III That afternoon Director .................................... .... M r. Raymond Royal Stage Manager ....... ...... M artin Kosberg Prompter ..... . .......... ...... ............................. A l ice Trottier Staging and Lighting ...................................... Mr. Edward Nichols Assistants to Mr. Nichols ..... Max Bishop, Amos Carey and Edward Farinon DEC. 28, 1942 - An important event in Drury social activities-the Senior Prom. 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