Fisher College - Beacon Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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HELEN MARY GALLAGHER 8 Salem Street Portland, Maioe A slumber did my spirits seal; I had no human fears. Naturally quiet but easily witis the respect and admiration of others . . . such a sleepy head! . . . can work much better in solitude than when sur- rounded by confusion ... a skilled typist . . . has an admirable prefer- ence for classical music . . . ambition, to become the wife of a man named Smith . . . alleged purpose in school is the putting of another year behind me. Maine Club. Clee Club, Blood Donor. Finishing Secretarial MADELINE GUARINO 28 Cleveland Avenue Everett Quietness is the finest armor one can wear. A room full of Madelines would be a boon to any teacher . . . never a word out of place . . . very few at any time . . . never boisterous . . . always retiring . . . things get done without expostulations . . . combined scholastic attainments with an everyday job at Filene ' s ... a bit of a tother with typing . . . but she won. Cooperative LILLIAN S. GERSON 547 Beach Street Revere Lil Next to excellence Is the appreciation of it. A bit on the reserved side . . . quite a bit! . . . could be with you for hours and you ' d never know it . . . serious-minded and particular about her work . . . behind those deep, dark eyes lies a determination to suc- ceed in whatever she undertakes . . . loves music, anything from Bach to Boogie- Woogie . . . Ambition to travel all over the world . . . Don ' t let her quiet manner fool you! Stenographic ADABELLE GIBBS 42 Corey Road Brookline Style is a woman ' s ou n; It is a part of her nature. The would-be, well-dressed maid might well take a lesson from Adabelle . . . always attired in good taste . . . manner, too, bespeaking a true lady . . . a bit partial to Dannie . . . likes Harry James ' music . . . Social Ori- entation her favorite class . . . Hariet, her other half . . . the early morn- ing call heard throughout the building, Adabelle, oh, Adabelle. Finishing Secretarial LUCY ANN GREGORI 33 Lancaster Street Quincy love tranquil solitude And such society as is quiet, wise, and good. Lives in a world all her own . . . quiet . . . unsophisticated . . . imagines herself as concert pianist . . . Lucy ' s future is well planned by Jerry . . . enjoys sports . . . enormous appetite . . . rather shy . . . easily annoyed . . . dark and little . . . greatest ambition is to own her own horse . . . since Jerry went to war there ' s been no doubt in her mind who is win- ning it! Stenographic

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MARIE C. COSTA 138 Prospect Street Gloucester Chris could lie down like a tired child And ueep auay this life of care. Sincere . . . capable . . . ask Marie for it and it ' s yours . . . never too tired to help just a bit more . . . has proved her cleverness in her unique handwork . . . cheers us all with her continuous smile and light- heartedness . . . intrigues us with her pyschism . . . astounded us with her poetry . . . not to mention her capacity for desserts . . . spends most of her spare time in the movies. fisher Flashes, Y earbook Stafj, Blood Donor. Medical DOROTHY CUNNINGHAM 6 Waban Street Augusta, Maine Dotty Life is not life at all xvithout delight. Full of pep ... a perfect mimic . . . Dottie ' s many dates belie the fact that she s true to Normie ... an excellent dancer . . . how the sun does act upon her tresses! . . . often a temperamental minx; we ' ve loved her moods ' — from stormy to lighthearted and we ' ll miss her oh-so-much! . . . Why doesn ' t someone invent a typewriter that would pass all those tests and get budgets, etc., done with less strain! Maine Club. Executive ELIZABETH D ANGELO 28 Merrifield Avenue Watertown Betty A merry heart Maketh a cheerful countenance. Has a particular aversion to sailors for no good reason . . . firm in her beliefs ... a real sports enthusiast with talent for ice-skating . . . finds shorthand and spelling incessant headaches and shows signs of develop- ing a bad case of nerves over them . . . but is unusually adept at book- keeping . . . attractive, fashionable, and a sparkling addition to any group. Fisher Flashes Staff, Student Council. Stenographic KATHRYN DEMPSEY Pine Avenue Milton Kathy The su eetest soul that ever looked uith human eyes. Our dimpled darling, Kathy . . . finds it hard to convince us that she ' s really not very interesting . . . how could she. ' ' . . . with those snapping black eyes, fairly twinkling with excitement . . . always sweet-tempered . . . truly graced with polished manners and a fine sense ' ... a joy, indeed, to any office and a boon to a harassed executive ... a delightful mixture of the niceties of life in tasteful proportion. Finishing Secretarial NORMA DI BATTISTA 121 Harris Street Revere Her voice was ever soft, Gentle, and low, an excellent thing in woman. Sophistication . . . out-of-a-band-box appearance . . . she has a long wave of dark hair with which she can do all sorts of tricks . . . eyes that sparkle . . . easy-going disposition that puts us all in our places . . . on- again-off-again diets . . . shots enough to start a business . . . Norma is utt rly sincere i.T everything she does ... an encyclopedia for eating places . . . knows where any epicurean may find his delight. Sorority, Treasurer (2). Medical

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AVIS GUILD Box 293 Hyannis Ave A dancing shape, an image gay To haunt, to startle and waylay, Little . . . blonde . . . blue-eyed Ave with a lovely smile . . . perfect Stage Door Canteen Hostess type . . . loves to cheer homesick sailors . . . keeps the A. P. O. and F. P. O. going . . . carefree as they come . . . smart . . . hurries here and there for this and that . . . can talk anytime, anywhere to anyone about anything . . . she ' ll be secretary to that hand- some doctor she ' s looking for and dance through life. Glee Club, Sorority, Finishing Secretarial SUSAN CONSTANCE HADLEY 24 Church Street Milton A merrier man u ithin the limit of becoming mirth I never spent an hour ' s talk uithal. A flashing smile, a witty retort, a good sense of humor . . . sincere, and natural ... an ardent Crosby fan . . . has a passion for Schrafft ' s hot chocolate sundaes ... a real spelling wiz . . . worked at it . . . some- times gets terribly exasperated with the typewriter . . . her contagious laughter is constantly heard about the school ... a habit we hope she ' ll never lose. Stenographic HELEN HALPERN 473 Washington Street Haverhill What sweet delight A quiet life affords, What ' s that you said. ' . . . after the subject had been discussed and disposed of Helen inevitably popped up with that question . . . spends most of her time in travel — from Haverhill to Boston . . . likes music, is not partial to either popular or to classical . . . her favorite rendezvous. Fort Devens . . . Helen is one of those girls who are seen but seldom heard. Dramatic Club, Finishing Secretarial JEAN HARRISON Main Street Bucksport, Maine Who comprehends his trust and to the same Keeps faithful with a singleness of aim, Tall, laughing brown eyes, practical . . . had a struggle with penman- ship, but she can write well enough to dash off a letter to Cy almost every night . . . enjoys good music . . . plays the cello . . . likes bright colors, sports, and good food . . . disapproves of people who are grouchy in the morning, also, answering the telephone . . . her ambition goes without saying ... be good to him, Jean. Secretarial ESTHER RUTH HELANDER 16 Grover Street Walpole ' A bit of laughter, a bit of fun Makes life pleasant for anyone, Esther ' s motto is Haste makes waste . . . has contagious giggle . . . believes life begins at eighteen and is proving her theory . . . likes Swed- ish food, dancing, and skating . . . highly approves of a night at the Boston Garden watching hockey games . . . can think of nothing better than coffee frappes and chocolate cake . . . her one ambition is to see the world . . . bon voyage, Esther. Finishing Secretarial