Fisher College - Beacon Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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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

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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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NANCY LEE HEWETT 72 Mishawum Road Woburn True u it is nature to advantage dressed That oft was thought but ne ' er so ti ell expressed Bright spot in many an English Class . . . has interest in U. S. M. C. . . . dislikes outdoor sports . . . likes to read with a box of chocolates nearby . . . typing often spoils her disposition . . . likes good music . . . mother ' s little darling ... a remarkable personality . . . can hold her own among the most intelligent thinkers and speakers . . . can also ' give and take with the best wits. Year Book Staff, Sorority. Stenographic ISABEL HEYWOOD 90 Lexington Avenue Holyoke Billie And they were lovers, and well content, Sailing the way the river went. Cute n ' cunnin ' . . . that ' s Billie ... in the years she ' s been at Fisher she ' s been the girl to rely on for anything . . . gift delux for writing those twelve-page letters . . . I ' ll Walk Alone . . . mince pie . . . sail- ing . . . red and black checked shirts . . . And what do you get. ' . . . Ask Billie . . . eyes twinkling ... an impish air . . . Huckleberry Finn isn ' t the only Huck in the world, is he, Billie.- ' Stude.: ' Council (President), Literary Editor {Yearbook), Fisher Flashes, Blood Donor, Senior Advisor {Florence Hall). Executive GRACE ELEANOR INGALLS 78 Central Street Auburndale Ging Though never shown by word or deed Within her lies some gertn of power. Pleasing smile . . . laughing brown eyes . . . happy-go-lucky . . . cheery dispostion . . . liked doing her shorthand in English and Law classes . . . ambition is to be a personal secretary to some young, up-and-coming in- terne ... an aversion for school apparently — in again, out again . . . had a handy seat for dreaming in English class — right by the window where she could watch the lucky, free world go by. Blood Donor. Finishing Secretariat JACQUELYN JEFTS 103 Pearl Street Melrose Jackie Love took up the harp of life. And smote on all the chords with might. Friendly . . . amiable . . . slim . . . Frankie ' s darling (note third fin- ger, left hand) . . . one of the annex live wires . . . wants to be a fashion model — she could, too . . . studies human nature in a quiet way .... cheers at a hockey game in a not-so-quiet way ... a daily letter every noon hour . . . will it be marriage before fashion modeling, Jackie. ' War Stamp. Stenographic FRANCES JOHNSON 100 Ohio Street Bangor, Maine Franny Her eyes as stars of twilight fair. Like twilight ' s, too, her dusky hair. Ole woe-begone Franny . . . out of one thing, into another ... a vi- vacious dark beauty . . . and can she use those lovely eyes! . . . friendly .... peppy . . . you always find her in the midst of an animated group . . . purze ' n ' poiscnality plus . . . keeps the proverbial ball rolling . . . there ' s never a dull moment with Franny . . . the life of the party! Student Council ( 1 , 2 ) , Florence Hall Dormitory ( President ) , Maine Club {Social Chairman) , Fisher Flashes, Medical