Fisher College - Beacon Yearbook (Boston, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1947 volume:

Fisher College Librar 3 5620 50557527 8 1 PHOTOGRAPHY by PURDY s E. H. Fisher Dedication . . . IT would be hard in making our dedication to separate the three broth- ers one from the other; for they are, each in his own special and distinct way, so closely interwoven in their respective responsibilities as to form in the organization a complete and perfect whole. Their philosophy of life and living, their bond of brotherly affec- tion which has enabled them to join hands and minds in building to- gether — an inspiration indeed of the strength and beauty of familyhood in a world torn with family jealousies and brotherly hatreds; their fun- damental aim: the bringing of youth to the knowledge of those things which make for a full, peaceful, and happy life; their policy of giving — yes, a policy of giving that we know is unsurpassed in the field. How much have they given that we might learn and aspire to the finer things of life! Who wins the love of trusting hearts Whose ordered life true faith imparts Who gains his fellows ' good esteem. Who seeks to be and not to seem — Who holds in leash the sordid lust For selfish gain which turns to dust Who follows hard the higher good Which leads to human brotherhood — Whose every word and act rings true, Who nerves his being to pursue That high ideal— the Rule of Right Which far transcends the rule of might — Who lends a hand, who thinks and works. Whom duty binds, who never shirks. Who knows he gets but as he gives — Such man it is who really lives. (1) These are the ideals under which we have been guided; this is the spirit that has been ours to emulate; this is the setting in which we have pursued our opportunities. It has been to us — to our well-being and future success — that they have devoted their lives and bent their energies. May we now as we say our last and fond farewell express our thanks; and as an everlasting token of gratitude and appreciation, may we dedicate to you this, our book of memories. Thank you for these memories — for the depth, for the idealism, for the inspiration that has been ours. ( 1 ) Selected from Enduring Values, Charles Reigner. A NUMBER of years ago, while visiting Yellowstone Park, I stood at Artist ' s Point and there watched the mother eagle work one of her eaglets out of the nest — perched on a mountain top. Self-preservation instincts made that young one try to fly; and as he was losing hope, the mother would swoop down under it, and then with the little one on her back she would return it to the nest. We of the staff of the School have been engaged in a similar pro- cess, with you young people. True, we have not been teaching you how to fly — but rather, how to live a full life. We feel that we have been hired as guides, to take you and your friends thru a tortuous and thorny mountain pass. There have been times when the climb seemed more than you could endure. In fact, some have said, I can ' t do it. Yes, and in a few cases the use of a firm hand, and a little coercion has been required. But, outside of a very few cases you have completed your course. You have come out of that mountain pass onto a vantage point, where looking down into the valley below, you can readily observe marvelous oppor- tunities. Restraint is difficult, for you are anxious to share in the good things which lie before you. Indeed, your chance has come. You are not going to be climbing actual mountain, or drilling for oil or coal. Your chance is to work with ideas and with people. It will be your privilege to contribute to the improvement of office techniques, and a smoother running of an office. Soon you will be challenged to work harmoniously with office person- nel, to re-think any number of routines, to suggest better ways of doing things, and of proving that your judgment is sound, and that you can be relied on, regardless of occasion. There never was a better day than the day in which you live. Busi- ness executives are asking for trained personnel which is willing to work, to give a little more, to share responsibilities, and grow with the business. Yes, it is all there as surely as there is gold in the hills of Alaska. You may have to do your best work after five o ' clock or on Saturday morning — but that is when you prove yourself worthy of greater trust. So, if there is any one challenge I might leave with you, as the class of ' 47, it would be this — that you prove yourselves ever greater than your opportunities. Sanford L. Fisher Congratulations to mr. carty 1912 - 1947 It is difficult to put into words the feel- ing of tribute which we should like to pay to Mr. Carty on this, the thirty-fifth anniversary of his joining the staff of the Fisher School. Such length of service is worthy of note, indeed, but the kind of service that Mr. Carty has rendered is worthy of special note and commendation. Throughout all these years, he has never been known to quibble about small matters, to measure his duties in clock hours, to say or to do anything which was other than kind and considerate. Time has never been a consideration; no task has been too small, nor has any been too great for him to tackle and surmount; no one has been too lowly to re- ceive of his time and consideration without stinting. It might well be said of Mr. Carty that he is one whom there are none to praise, for in our career it has not been our pleasure to have had much to do with him. He handles all our accounts; we get our receipts — and our bills; our books and supplies are ready for us when we need them; but his classroom duties have been lightened since our advent. How- ever, his reputation has come down to us, and we should like to express our appreciation of the heritage which his years of service have handed down through the years to our Alma Mater. In addition to his Fisher Business School training, he graduated also from the Bentley School of Accounting and received his degree in Law from Suffolk Law School. It was in 1912 that he first became a teach- er in the School — then Fisher Business School. At that time he taught typewriting. When World War I broke out, he enlisted immedi- ately, and served throughout the duration of the war, seeing active service in many of those places which to us are important names in our history books. Upon his return he went into the Book- keeping Department of the school, and also taught some shorthand. His program has, in- deed, been a full one, and we know that those who were fortunate enough to have sat in his classes down through the years are as proud to have been part of his service as we are today. Words are indeed idle in expressing the deepest sentiments, but we hope you will un- derstand, Mr. Carty, that this is our meagre effort to express to you all the gratitude and all the appreciation that the years have stored up for you. Perhaps many have not said Thank you very often; but they, as we, felt it truly. May all your memories as you look back in retrospect be fond ones; may the future be kind, for you deserve the best; and may those who have come to our School after you up- hold the traditions of service which you have established. With our sincerest congratulations and best wishes, Class of 1947 THE SEMMA STAFF Editor Cleo-Ann Keirstead Assistant Editor Nancy Doherty Business Manager Marvis Polakewich Literary Editor Ellen Tanner Photography Editor Jackie Morris FACULTY and 1 Laura Barnes Maralee F. Curran Victoria Foley LuRA Taylor PERSONNEL Evelyn Arbo Nickerson Avenue Wilmington. Mass. Evie... The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. ... Evie will be remembered by her diligence and continuous, friendly smile. . .there ' s just something about her that makes you want to know her better. . .she can ' t help but succeed. Medical Glee Club Anoosh Babikian 87 Dakota Street Dorchester, Mass. A sweet smile that betrays the deep thoughts beneath a serene countenance. . .calm dignity and poise. . .continues to smile her way through life. . .we know she ' ll find true happi- ness. . .always remember her innocent words and wide-eyed stare. . . Who did that? Executive Modern Dance, Glee Club, Dramatic Club Lorraine Ballard Main Street Acton, Mass. Pleasant smile. . .friendly to all. . .wants a job with a for- eign twist. . .will make a very nice impression on newcomers to this country. . .tall and stately. . .game for anything. . .Lor- raine. Foreign Trade Mary Longworth Barton 20 Franklin Street North Adams, Mass. Rusty . . .tails a awillow. . .stenographic satellite. . .dili- gent and careful student of honor roll standing. . .conversation peppered with dry humor. . .a friend to all. . .loves to answer the door and phone at 112 Beacon. . .has a magic finger when it comes to playing a piano. Finishing Sec. Sorority Lorraine L. Beaupre 71 Standish Road W atertou n. Mass. Nonchalance personified. . .independent. . .defender of the unemotional school ... hobby — analyzing people. . .modes for every situation ... livens every gathering ... never a dull mo- ment with Lorraine. Kxtcutive Christmas Pageant. Flashes Ann Boardman 9 Bel wont Aiem e York Beach, Maine That gal from Maine. . .a feather cut minus the curl, giving that angelic air. . .a sunburn that appears even in the middle of winter. . .loves to write shorthand. . .loves to climb stairs... How ' s the clothing situation, Annie? Finishing Secretarial Olive Bradley Laurence Massachusetts Lynn . . .if you feel a cyclone zip past you every morning about 9:10, it ' s Lynn getting to class. . .mad about skiing... wants to be a model. . .tall and dark with a sparkling personal- ity. . .an A student. . .how she can roll those eyes. . .she and shorthand are born mates. . .Lynn. Finishing Secretarial Beth Bragdon R.F.D. 1 Presqiie Isle, Maine Another late but welcome addition to the class of ' 47. . .has a special aptitude for figures, bookkeeping. . .always ready to join that bridge game. . .lovely complexion. . .seems quiet but just get her started... a friend to all wherever she goes... who ' s Brick? Junior Accounting Pauline Blake Corinna Maine Her wonderful sense of humor is most welcome. . .Lorraine and Polly harmonize during lunch periods which is beautiful ...mention fiscal agent to her and watch her reaction. . .she has a witty remark for everything that happens. . .her visits to Cochituate become increasingly enjoyable to her. Foreign Trade Ruth Black Hollis Center Main The music in our hearts we bore, long after it was heard no more. . . .Many an afternoon Ruth would slip into the ball- room and play for a while. . .Then after a hard day we knew the truth of Music hath charms to sooth the savage breast . . . retiring, talented. . .graceful in carriage and poised... in atti- tude a true student. Medical Agnes Broadland 48 Elm Aienue Fairhaven. Massachusetts If you can ' t see Culbertson, see Agnes — she ' s a bridge en- thusiast. . .our long-distance senior, traveling from New Bed- ford to Boston every day — and getting here on time. . .an as- siduous student determined to get the best out of every bit of study. . .a nurse by vocation. . .a secretary by avocation. . .put the two together — the ideal medical secretary. Medical Nancy Casey 150 Common Street Belmont. Massachusetts Nanc . . .She is always so busy with her clubs, etc., that school and homework are sometimes a nuisance. . .Has a rare sense of humor and can take a joke as well as play one. . .If you want to see sparks fly, just call her Red. Medical Sports 1, 2; Fisher Flashes 1; Student Council 2; Intercollegiate Club 1. 2 (President) Dolores Castonguay Caribou Dot ... looks, vitality, and personality plus. . .jokes that will long be remembered at Fisher. . .always ready with a helping hand. . .business and dramatic ability are Dot ' s. . .fun- lovin ' friend with an ingenious Maine accent. .. Just keep laughin ' , kiddo, and I thought I ' d die. Legal Eleanor Chadwick 10 Brooks Place Ann . . .Cute and appealing. West Bridgeu ater. Massachusetts .never a day goes by with- out something happening to Anne. . .can ' t wait to get back to her cottage in June. . .speeches always so well prepared... most familiar position perched on stenograph box taking dic- tation. Medical Y.W.C.A. Swimming. Student Council, Class Day Committee. Secretary of Junior Class Helen Louise Clarke 17 Farm Road Marlborough, Massachusetts Keeps smiling through everything. . .the voice of a bird ...we often hear her hum before we see her... makes Mrs. Long ' s work disappear. . .makes us happy with her singing. . a prima donna in the making... in material pursuits — nimble with numbers. Junior Accounting Glee Club i Mary Marcella Costello 13 CI et eland Street North Andoter. Massacbusetti Marcy . . .cute and tiny, with vitality plus and a smile for everyone. . .has a great passion for sundaes, Eddie, and the good ol Coast Guard, her Alma Mater. ..Say, is that morning train really late, or is parting such sorrow??. . .Five feet of pep, vim and vigor. . .extremely conscientious. . .most interested in law. Stenographic Frances Bernadette Creedon 52 Kendall Street North Quincy. Massachiisett Undisturbed in confusion ... strikingly sincere. .. accom- modating cooperation ... serious moments prelude to lighter strains. . .often perplexed. . .never provoked ... characteris- tically kind. . .livens every party. . .radiates sympathy and good will. . .a friend to the end. . . Frannie. Secretarial Glee Club (Treasurer), Dramatic Club, Chairman of Play Committee, Yearbook Staff, Intercollegiate Club Gloria Rose Crocco 5 Currier Street Lau rence. Massachusetts Glo or Crocky . . .a beautiful voice. . .hidden talent. . . a winning personality. . .long, dark, shining hair. . .big brown eyes. . .famous for her purple ink. . .laughing eyes. . .who has so much fun in any class? ... What is this w ild tale about a broken typewriter?. . .Has secret aspirations to be a typist. Intercollegiate Club, Glee Club Barbara Cope land 516 Rockdale Avenue New Bedford, Massachusetts Babs . . . Whosoever hath a good presence and a good fashion carries continual letters of recommendation . . .always in a hurry ... Babs loves a good time and her Purple Pas- sions. . .one of our best-dressed seniors. . .how we envied her natural curls. . .asks the most ridiculous questions. Stenographic Junior Year Glee Club. Dramatic Club Josephine M, Corso 88 Birch Road Winthrop. Massachusetts Jo ... quiet, but lots of fun when you know her... nice brown eyes ... dislikes being called Josephine. . .afraid of pigeons. . .always wishing she weighed ten pounds more. . .a true friend. . .full of the dickens. . . Oh, to get that shorthand through my head . . .Head of natural curly hair. . .env y of her classmates. . .ever ready with a smile. . .just to be the kind of a secretary the boss wants. Finishing Secretarial Swimming, Intercollegiate Club CoRiNNE Crosby 18 School Street Dexter, Maine Always ready for fun. . .just can ' t seem to find time for homework. . .favorite pastime, writing to Maurice ... loves swimming. . .no relation to Bing. .. infectious laughter that captivates crowds. . .ambition is to settle down and raise a flock of children. . .giggles over anything at all. . .waiting for the Navy to come back from Puerto Rico. Finishing Secretarial Intercollegiate Club, Glee Club Mary E. Cudihy h Pierce Street Marblehead, Massachusetts Mim . . .happy-go-lucky and sincere. . .outstanding for her long sweaters and her bracelets. . .late for Physiology but never late for Al ...neat and ef ficient ... those eyes reveal her most inner thoughts. Medical Fisher Revue, Y.W.C.A. Joyce Gumming Houlton, Maine a Elm Street Joey . . .her good nature and sense of humor have made Joyce a most likable person. No one gets a chance to feel blue when she ' s around. . .She can often be seen gazing out of the window. . .maybe she ' s thinking of her home state. . .but what- ever it is you may be sure it is worth while. Executive Maine Club, Vice-President Mary Cunningham 6 Hilltop Road Watertoun, Massachusetts Boots . . .friendly smile. . . Who ' s going to buy the drinks today? . . .universally liked... good friend to all... pal to her special crowd... a good secretary in the making... dry sense of humor. . .excels in studies. . .waits patiently for those M.I.T. dances. Stenographic Marjorie Rita Curran 45 Lindbergh Areniie West Neiiton. Massachusetts Margie . . .jolly and friendly ... always smiling. . .just loves office work. . .happy eyes. . .likes to roller skate. . .por- trait of a lady .. .believer in the motto, Kind words turneth away wrath ... shy and reserved ... revels in tailored sport clothes. Finishing Secretarial Glee Club Louise Davis 630 Prospect Avenue Rum ford, Maine Courteous, friendly, sincere, and natural. . .one of the most efficient Foreign Traders. .. meticulous in appearance. .. poise smiling with warm sincerity. Foreign Trade Dramatic Club, Maine Club Mary Elizabeth Davis 202 Water Street ]X ' arren. Pentisyh ' ania Ever SO quiet — hardly know she ' s around ... pleasant dis- position that never varies. . .will make an efficient secretary for her future boss. . .Pennsylvania accent... her wardrobe is the envy of the Navy. . .main interest is in Pa.. . .Can ' t under- stand why Bostonian ' s don ' t pronounce their r ' s. Honor Elizabeth Day W ateri ille Maine She moves a goddess and looks a queen. . .and sings like an angelic choir ... there ' ll always be an England as long as Betty is around. . .poised and confident at all times. . .delicate mixture of Maine and England. . .her blond tresses are her crowning glory. Medical Maine Club. Glee Club, Senior Advisor at Sarah Mortimer Hall Marjorie G. Gushing I Elliot Street T hotnaston, Maine One of the few all A students at Fisher. . .continuous 50- yard dashes for the Arborway car and never getting it. . .fine, intellect and brilliant scohlastic achievement unmarred by air de savant ... an expert corrector .. .humorous in her quiet way. . .Margie. . .the faculty will certainly miss her. Foreign Trade Glee Club (Accompanist and Secretary). Maine Club Gloria E. 2 5 Glenhaien Road Dale Vilest Roxbury, Massachusetts When Delilah cut Samson ' s hair our Gloria must have been given it. . .those luscious tresses ... pert nose and her ever- glowing freckles. . .the easy laugh. . .cooperative willingness ...her shorthand profciency and cool ability .. .above all her unpredictable impulses. . .Gloria. Priscilla Deachman Pleiisant Street Plymouth, New Hampshire Riggy . . .main interest Skippy and Vermont Academy ...Always studying shorthand. . .Loves to ski and dance... Sport clothes are her favorite. . .Tries to get her beauty sleep ...Charmingly exuberant. .. Guaranteed to maintain the high spirits of any gathering. .. Silence is NOT golden ... all- round gal with pert nose and shiny black hair. . .Prankster, mathematician, athlete and hair dresser. Finishing Secretarial Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Intercollegiate Club, Vice-President of Glee Club Graciela Delgado Jarahusea Leas Villas, Cuba Boostes Havana at every opporutnity. . .Not as quiet as you think. . . Do you take or get a permanent? . . .Eternally frozen in Boston. . .Steals the limelight on a dance floor. . .horseback riding, photography. . .Ambition — to work in Havana. Stenographic Marguerite Deming Whitingham Vermont Penny for your thoughts. . .a calm serenity enshrouds her ... in the same quiet way she goes about her work with set purpose and ease of execution. . .a person of few words... sweet and gracious. . .admired for her neatness and poise. Secretarial Home Residence Nancy Doherty 1 1 9 Hillside Road Franklin, Massachusetts Nancy . . .Exuberant effervescence. . .sparkling pep... sweetness mingled with sophistication. . .modeled for gaiety. . . rendezvous in the lunch room. . .A rhapsody on stage. . .Effi- cient Flashes editor. . .Typical business girl ... Lovely to look at. . .Nicer to know. Executive Student Council 1, 2 (Secretary): Flashes 1 (Junior news), 2 (Editor); Yearbook 1 (Junior Editor), 2 (Asst. Editor); Glee Club l.Dramatic Club 1, 2; Intercollegiate Club 1 ; Class Day Committee 1 Marie Dondero 31 Homer Avenue Ashland, Massachusetts Ashland . . .Vim, vigor, and vitality ... light-hearted and gay... afraid of growing old. . .continually going on diets... slightly confused as to what course she is taking, but puts her heart into her studies. . .appreciates a good joke... her home and family invariably enter into her conversation. Legal Y.W.C.A. Club, Dramatic Club Anne Marie Ericson 25 Arthur Street Qiiincy, Massachusetts Beautiful hair. . .practically opens school in the morning . . .always willing to help someone. . .never misses anything. . . adept at shorthand. . .full of fun. . .loves winter sports. . .dis- position better than average after second-period lunch... claims to have no ambitions. Finishing Secretarial lONE ErICKSON 16 Valley Road Dedhatn, Massachusetts Soft speech. . .a sweet smile and a charming personality. . . always ready for anything. . .has gained many life-long friends in her two years at Fisher. . .spontaneous laughter. . .whatever her aim, she will gain it with ease. . .many of us will remember the Swedish lessons she gave us. Foreign Trade Evelyn Katherine Farrell 1 5 Choale Street Lynn, Massachusetts Big gray eyes... has pursued her ambition and already hooked same. . .expert knitter. . .has a winsome way. . .skill- ful, adept, and scholarly . . . shorthand expertness an extra- curricular accomplishment. . . Sparky . . .Hobby: amateur pho- tography ... Regular curriculum: Medical. Medical Secretarial -5 Marion Drew 1 1 Smyrna Street Houltoii. Maine Disarming naturalness. . .good-nature traveling hand in hand with thoughtfulness. . .sees the silver lining in every cloud ... naivete and simplicity crowned with golden curls... a member of a gamesome twosome. . .deeply sincere. Medical Lois Dubey 517 Third Avenue Berlin, Neti ' Hampshire Dube . . .Neat in appearance. . .intelligence combined with good looks ... capable in a wide variety of fields. . .has that needed confidence to get all she desires out of life. . .good sense of humor. . .believes in leaving nothing unsaid ... acts only after due consideration. S ecretarial Margaret Anne Flaherty 97 Casey Street Noru ood, Massachusetts Peggy . . .a perfect friend. . .an infectious laugh, no mat- ter how she feels. . .always cheerful and friendly. . .wish I had her easy-going manner. . .attends Glee Club regularly. . .faith- ful and dependable in her work. Glee Club. Intercollegiate Club Betty Reed Foster Great Barrington Massachusetts Seldom heard. . .noted for 99 ' averages. . .receives stacks of mail... whiz in all subjects. . .likable. . .marvelous disposi- tion and disarming smile. . .thrives on latest movies. . .wants a job at Yankee Stadium when she graduates. .. meticulously neat. . .loves to eat — especially hot fudge sundaes. Finishing Secretarial Helen Ruth 58 South Main Street Invigorating sense of humor. . Fraser Caribou, Maine .unlimited possibilities. . . her energy knows no bounds. . .sports minded. . the life of any party. . .penetrating brown eyes, and determined to get what she wants. . .capable. Finishing good mixer, . industrious Helen Anne Frazier 186 Quiiicy Avenue Quincy, Massachnsells Super personality. . .loves life, laughter, fun and friends. . . disposition unruffled ... optimism undaunted. . .the perfect ac- tress. . .possesses happy faculty of saying much in a few words . . .the zenith of sincerity. . .hilarity. . .friendliness. Executive Secretary-Treasurer of Class 2; Yearbook; Student Council, Glee Club 1; Dramatic Club 1; Class Day Committee 1 Beatrice Garrity 32 Needham Street Dedhani, Massachusetts Shy, but sweet... one of our respected classmates. .. suc- cess ' s door is open to her. . .always friendly and helpful. . .can always be depended on for prompt answer in classrooms... considered jolly and pleasant by her intimate friends. . .her quiet and comforting ways will make her a wonderful Med secretary. Gloria Marie Gundersen 87 Marshall Street Winthrop, Massachusetts Glo . . .there ' s something about a sailor! .. .oh, those big brown eyes. . .creamy complexion and black wavy hair. . .al- ways a smile and a tender word. . .her hand-knit sweaters are the envy of all. . .the wonder of our filing class. . .a wizard at math and shorthand. . .lover of sports. Stenographic Jane Elizabeth Hannon 1 i Mapledale Place Su ampscolt, Massachusetts Jane. . .calm, cool and collected. . .an Ex-Wave making up for lost schooling. . .Sailing, her favorite sport. . .always cheer- ful and gay. . .a good time is in store when Jane is on the scene ... a loss to the Lydia Pinkham Company but a great gain to the United States Navy .. .million dollar personality worth a million brains. Finishing Secretarial Student Council Bette Harlow 39 Virginia Road Merrymount , Massachusetts Bet . . .petite blond. . .a naive little maid! Yes, that would be your first thought . . . but when you grow to know her, you realize that the sparkle in Bet ' s eyes is merely the reflection of a little tinge of deviltry lurking behind her naivete. . . Don ' t do today what you can put off until tomorrow . . .nice clothes and style. Secretarial Dramatic Club 1. Intercollegiate Club Patricia Garvin Watertotcn, Mc:s:achinctts 3 Otis Street Pat . .. laughing eyes. .. naturally wavy hair... ever ready with a friendly word for all. . .efficient secretary to Mr. Smith. . .her experience will stand her in good stead when she gets that job. . .ridiculous in her humor ... keeps her friends convulsed. . .a happy merry-go-round. . .an inveterate party- goer. . .her famous two-line poem in Speech. Foreign Trade Student Council 1. Glee Club 1 Anna Marie Guarino S3 Rockauay Avenue Marblehead, Massachusetts Anna . . .disguises herself with a quiet air, a whiz in bookkeeping. . .on a candy diet. . .courteous, friendly, no spe- cial man or interest. . .dark eyes. . .does her work well. . .an- xious to get ahead. Finishing Secretarial Beverley Havener 305 Broadway Rockland. Maine Bev . . .The best way to have true friends is to be one. . . faces life and its perplexing situations with nonchalance, good nature and a rougish smile. . .quiet, reserved manner. . .she has been the source of much mirth in our classes... a southern drawl from Maine. . . But, Honey. . Executive Student Council 1, Maine Club 1, Glee Club 1. Florence Hall 2 (President) 770 East Fourth Street Mary Ilacqua Bradford, Massachusetts Quiet? Wait until she has to give a speech on marriage! . . . confident. . .capable. . .efficient. . .cheerful disposition. . .con- scientious and industrious. . .has her share of misfortunes, but manages to keep smiling. Medical 6 Howard Street Elaine Muriel Johnson Mi ton. Massachusetts Tiny, blonde and oh, so quiet. . .good shorthand student. . . neat dresser. . .silence is golden. . .sea blue eyes that sparkle as a star-lit sky. . .blushes easily. . .earnest in studying. . .loves a green blazer ... wonderful to talk with. . .all-around. Stenographic Glee Club Marion Evelyn Johnson 12 Nicholl Street Qi incy. Massachusetts Jolly disposition. . .goes for a walk every noontime no matter how bad the weather. . .likes to drive. . .favorite sub- ject, Northeastern. . .has big blue eyes and blonde hair. . .gla- mour girl of the Finishing Sees. . .sincere and thoughtful. . .oc- casionally does her homework but gets by. . .has a mania for hot dogs . . .a dream on the dance floor. Finishing Secretarial Cleo Ann Keirstead 1 1 Coburn Avenue Presc ue Isle. Maine Chloe . . .Always friendly. . .a smile for all who meet her ...her heart is in the right place... vim, vigor, and vitality combined to make a popular and likable girl. . .always has a word of wit. . .untiring efliorts, editorial and literary, make our Yearbook possible. Medical Dramatic Club I, 2; Glee C;iub 1, Fisher Flashes 1, 2; Literary Editor 1, Assistant Editor 2. Yearbook Editor I, Vice-President, Sarah Mortimer Hall 2, Maine Club 1, (ihristmas Pageani Jean Kennedy 1109 Massachusetts Aienne Lexington. Massachusetts Red-gold hair that her classmates envy. . .likes to go ski- ing in N. H.. . .popular with the medics who know her best ...will be a comfort to whatever doctor ' s patients she may serve. Medical Gertrude Kennev 64 Bromfield Street W ' oUasloii. Massachusetts I must laugh and dance and sing. Youth is such a lovely thing ... Remembered for her chatter, laughter, friendly dis- position. . .entertained us with her smooth dancing during the lunch hour. Medical Student Council 1. Dramatic Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, Fisher Flashes 1 Mef jorial Street Jessie Lois Kenney Balduinsville. Massachusetts Brunette, petit, cute, likable. . .popularly known as Cow- gal Jet . . .assiduous house clerk at 112 . . .cute tr ick with be- coming bangs. . .loves to laugh. . .favorite pastime is sitting in the front row at the RKO. . .fond admirer of Benny Goodman ' s guitar player. . .efficient to Nth degree. . .particularly neat. Executive Glee Club 1, House Clerk 1, 2 201 Safford Street Blanche A. Kelley Wollaston. Massachusetts A girl of charm and miles of personality. . .sweet disposi- tion. . .dancing blue eyes. . .dimples. .. very faithful and true . . .heart is set on just one man. . .gift of chatter. . .fun to be with... eats and eats, but it never bothers her slim figure... carefree. . .witty and fun-loving. Stenographic Y.W.C.A. Barbara Kelley 1 5 Francis Street Winthrop, Massachusetts Bashful, feminine, fragile. . .disarming winsomeness. . . willing to suffer through anything to get a medical job. . .hard t o imagine one so frail mixed up with toxins, cadavers, and ap- paratus, but therein lies her first love — the Laboratory. . .con- stitutionally incapable of artifice in word or deed. Medical Mary Angela La Civita 32 Rose Glen Street Sloughton, Massachusetts Tall and stately, full of joy. . .flashing brown eyes. . .a wel- come smile and merry laughter. . .trim and neat... apple pie and ice cream. . .when she laughs the room laughs with her. . . thoroughly enjoys herself at everything. . .favorite pastime, lunch. ' Finishing Secretarial Glee Club Betty Lane 309 Belleiiie Street Neutoii. Massachusetts Noted for her intelligent recitations in speech class. . .her ability (which never seems to satisfy her) to get excellent marks in other classes. . .abhors the cold weather, crowded subways, and Arlington Street when it is icy... So, don ' t be surprised if you get a Christmas card from Panama someday. Doris Rosemary Leahy 6 Winter Street Dorchester. Massachusetts Dory . . .very friendly. . .keen sense of humor. . .dimpled smile. . .loves to roller skate. . .always ready to lend a helping hand ... cheers for B. C . . Rhapsody in Blue, classical ver- sion, favorite song. . .secret ambition, to possess a cocker span- iel. . .cokes top her list. . .always late for the streetcar. . .pun her favorite type of humor. Finishing Secretarial Dramatic Clul. ' RiSOLETA DE SOUZA LeAO 1109 Boylston Street Boston, Massachusetts From Rio de Janeiro. . .Samba expert. .. American boys are just as much wolves as the Latin Americans. . .long-dis- tance calls from Denver and very long-distance calls from Rio . . . We do too have tomato juice in Brazil . . .reserved, quiet dignity ... meticulously mannered. . .There is something about a lady. . .warmth of charm and grace. Constance Mary Leddy Epping New Hampshire Connie . . .striking long red hair... green eyes... long eye lashes. .. strongest enemy, shorthand homework. . .looking for original hats. .. perfect posture. . .Who is he??? .. .likes to dance. . .favorite subject, my brothers. . .sophisticated, sweet and lovely to know. . .never says a word about anyone that is not good. Stenographic Rose Anne Lopes 24 Crescent Street Oh, those brown eyes Kingston. Massachusetts black hair. . .loves to hear funny stories. . .dancing. . .nick-named Rosie ... Enjoys her train ride every morning. . .always has a pleasant smile. . .shorthand outlines a work of art. . .her favorite, Glenn. Finishing Secretarial Glee Club Barbara Lord 60 Hanson Street Rochester, New Hampshire Carefree. . .let ' s nothing disturb her. . .personality plus. . . always a smile for everyone she meets. . .jovial and congenial ...smiling eyes that reveal her innermost thoughts. .. despite seeming nonchalance has firm opinions. . .controlled deter- mination. Secretarial Ann Judith Louney 4 Atkins Street Brighton, Massachusetts Friendly smile. . .sparkling blue eyes. . .always happy... sunny disposition. . .loves Walnettos ... favorite song, Heart of My Heart . . .keeps shorthand class happy. . .can make con- versation at any time. . .blonde hair. . .life is such a bore!. . . has an answer for everything. Stenographic Glee Club, Y.W.C.A. 19 View Street Rachel Legare Vranlkin. New Hampshire Vice-President of Florence Fashionable, neat, serious Hall. . .has been flashing an enviable diamond around for near- ly a year now. . .June will bring wedding bells, orange blos- soms, and Bill for Rae. . .neat in mode. . .neat in work. . .child- like. . .candid. . .reticent. Executive Vice-President, Florence Hall Phyllis Leighton 29 Water Street Hallowell, Maine A friendly smile... a pleasant face... a Home Resident that has made herself valuable to the home in which she has lived for the past two years. . .popular with her classmates. . . liked by all. Medical Glee Club, Home Residence, Main Club, Sorority, Y.W.C.A. Phyllis Lund 63 Virginia Road Merrymount , Massachusetts Phyl. . .glamor and sophistication surrounds her always. . . one vast substantial smile... meet her and you naturally like her... never lets business interfere with pleasure. . .easy on the eyes. . .always bubbling over with the details of what hap- pened over the weekend. . .whiz at the typewriter. . .and fair daughter of terpsichore. Secretarial Jane MacMahon Vaiirieif Heights Portland. Connecticut Mack. . .good sense of humor. . .one of the last girls in the dorm to get up. . .hates Marines but loves the Navy. . .our 5 ' 1 is bubbling over with personality. . .her dark eyes sparkle. . . loves square dances and jitterbugging. . .full of mischief. . .pit- ter patter of talk. . .writing and receiving mail, pastime. Stenographic Jean MacMahon Vairiieu Heights Portland, Connecticut Freckles. . .constant cry — which dress to wear. . .infectious laugh. . .lost without her twin. . .did you ever see her album wallet . . .oh, those bangs! Stenographic Intercollegiate CUib Mary MacNeil 31 Magnolia Avenue Lynn. Massachusetts Good things, that do come in small packages, . .diminutive . . .made a hard and long but victorious fight against the demon bashfulness and finally did speak the speech, I pray thee. iVIedical Dolores Mangine 20 Pearl Street Middletou n. Connecticut Del... loves Connecticut. .. movies and getting letters... longs for an office of her own where she can work when she feels like it. . .pet hate, spelling. . .her love for doing the polka outdoes everything else. . .pastime, cleaning Room 4. Glee Club Alice Mason Sunapee Neif Hampshire Soft-spoken Alice has an encouraging word for all who know her. . .pleasing personality. . .winning smile. . .quiet and sincere. . .capable along many lines. . .ex-Navy woman... su- perb pianist. Finishing Veola Mayo Qniiny Massach isclla 39 Pent! Street Weekends in Plymouth. . .never goes to bed. . .ambition: to learn to ski. . .shuns the intricacies of shorthand for the ma- chine room. . .Mr. Myron ' s right hand maid. . .small of stature. Special Dorothy McAvoy -1 5 Heath Street Brookliue, Massachz sc ts Panorama of panic. . .conversationalist of the hour. . .punc- tuates her own brand of humor. . .noise disturbs her powers of concentration. . .her intelligence is veiled in wit. . .the gal with the unique personality. Txecutive Fisher Flashes 1 Elizabeth Mark 5 1 High Street Rockport. Massachusetts Betty . . .sweet and attractive. .. no other but Pete... writes a special system of shorthand ... Lucky! never had to take the Book Test. . .keeping up the family tradition at Fisher. Finishing Josephine Barabara Martin 16 Rutland Street Hudson, Massachusetts What would the Fisher Library do without Jo?. . .consci- entious, amiable, efficient. . .quiet and friendly. . .her big am- bition is to visit South America. . .unofficial translator for the rest of the Spanish class. . .B W enthusiast. . .always in con- sternation trying to keep her men straight. Foreign Trade Glee Club 1, Intercollegiate Club 1 Marilyn Ann McCormick 489 Pleasant Street Holyoke Massachusetts Mac . . .Our tall, slender, Lady of Sophistication has a passion for baseball and a warm spot in her heart for Dave Ferriss. . .Always writing to Larry. . .favorite subject, short- hand??? ... Looks forward to working for a nice dentist (is there such a thing?). Stenographic Meriri Mercader Gonzalo Marin Street jf9 Arecibo, Puerto Rico Come see me in Puerto Rico . . . rhumba contest winner ...haunts the Pan-American Building, and a good reason... enthusiastic seamstress and foreign coin collector. . .Ambition: to work for an American firm in Puerto Rico, and keep up her English until the right man comes along. Stenographic Betty Jane Moore Warren Maine Serious in her work... shy and peace loving ... silent as the picture on the wall. . .pleasing personality and friendly manner. Secretarial Jacqueline Morris 253 £. Squanttim Street North Qtiincy. Massachusetts Jackie . . .vivacious and small, with a wish to be tall. . .if only Jack could tell a joke without laughing herself. . .the pho- tographer ' s right hand man. . .ready to do the things that need to be done. . .always laughing, always gay, we ' ll remember Jackie that way. Executive Glee Club 1, Dramatic Club 1, 2; Swimming Club 1, Christmas Pageant 1, 2; Intercollegiate Club 1, Class Day Committee 1, Yearbook Staff 2, Photography Flashes 2 Phyllls Morrissey 86 Sachem Street W ollasloii, Massachusetts Phyl . . .whole-hearted and sincere. . .an oasis in a desert of confusion. . .Phyl ' s charm lies in her gullibility. . .it ' s an un- usual girl who can laugh at herself ... may your congeniality carry you far, Phyl. Medical C lass Day Committee 1, Dramatic Club 1. Glee Club 1, Christmas Pageant Elaine Pearlman 566 W alk Hill Street Mattapan. Massachusetts So-o f eminine ... throbs with sincerity ... Dark loveliness silhouetted against her fair companions. . .chic clothes ... loud never. . .lady ever. . .enchanting grace. . .abundant friendliness ...pastimes — eating and Eddy... her pleasing personality a priceless possession. Executive Dramatic Club. Fisher Flashes Maiden, Massachusetts Martha Pel land 5 Porter Street Only occasionally does she raise her voice. . .a sense of hu- mor that keeps her classmates happy. . .a cure for their down- heartedness. . .that sweet smile and smiling eyes... we will hear of her in Exports one of these days. Foreign Trade Ruth Perkins ! ' orth Street Mattapoisett, Alassachiisetts Sincere and natural. . .hair that curls. . .eyes of green. . . conscientious. .. Dearest Darling, army ... Haven ' t you ever heard of Mattapoisett? . . .Nickname, Perk . . .Always talking about Dick ... looking forward to a year from June... Can ' t miss breakfast at seven. . .favorite pastime — studying short- hand. Stenographic Student Council, Yearbook 459-K Lincoln Avenue Norma Nyberg Saugus, Massachusetts Cute, petite and always neat. . .accomplishes what she sets out to do. . .Scribe of the Sorority. . .always willing to lend a hand. . .ardent lover of music and capable vocalist. . .wonder- ful sense of humor. . .friendly person. Medical Class Day Committee, Sorority, Glee Club, Student Council ISABELLE PaULL 1 1 Sarsfield Street Roxbury, Massachusetts Explodes with terrifically logical psychological questions . . .commands magnificently the King ' s English. . .works with a maximum of efficiency ... loves to explore bookshops. . .be looking for her on the front cover of VOGUE. Legal Marvis Polakewich 54 Marshall Street Brookliiie, Massachusetts Great gifts of intelligence and leadership. . .her loyalty and cooperation could be counted on... epitome of executive abilities. .. remarkable personality ... efficiency of acumen... scintillating sense of humor and an excessive love of Econom- ics. . .Herculean tasks executed as if by magic. .. gargantuan scholastic achievements with no sacrifice of social development or human sympathy. Legal Dramatic Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Special Unit 1, 2; Fisher Flashes 1, 2; Business Manager 1. 2; Yearbook 1, 2; Sorority 1, 2; President 1, 2; Senior Class President, Class Day Committee Chairman 2 Joan Ralph 34 Reed Avenue South W eymouth, Massachusetts Lovely, slim, serene, and so-o-o likable. . .how did she get that A in speech. . .always neat, always trim, never a hair out of place. . .smooth complexion the envy of all. . .so sweet and lovely, so fragile and fair. . .an even disposition, all in a quite rare — Jo. Medical Glee Club, Yearbook Staff 2 Claire Richards I 5 llaniiltoti Street W ollaston, Massachusetts Noted for her keen sense of humor. . . Have you heard the one about . . .lover of sports. . .always willing to do her bit. . . mercerial disposition. . .However high she mounts in her de- light, in her dejection does she sink as low. . .yet never to be kept down. . . barristerial leanings. Legal Glee Club 1. 2; Librarian 1; Dramatic Club I. Florine Robbins Maine Hotiland Woman of wit. . .loves life and living. . .loyal Maniac. . . very conscientious. .. anything worth doing is worth doing well . . .host of friends further proof of her likable personality . . .will achieve her goal. . .see the good in all. . .will make the ideal secretary for any doctor. Medical Maine Club, Sorority 1,2: Marshall 2 Joyce Roberts 3 Jackson Street Sanford. Maine Amiable, musical, dependable, studious — speed demon at typewriter. . .Senior advisor at Flo Hall. . .The perfect wom- an nobly planned... to warn, to comfort, and command... whisks off scholarly tasks with scholarly accomplishment in a scholarly way. . .Add to this poise and grace. . .the perfect sec- retary. Eleanor Rubin 1 Pine Street Springtale, Maine A daughter of Einstein ... mathematical genius. . .quiet word sign of an active mind. . .but, not so quiet at noontime. . . lunch daily interrupted by telephone calls. . .revels in statis- tical analysis and mathematical gymnastics. . .scholastic ability not limited however to math. Junior Accoiiuncing Jacqueline Mary Ryan 1 5 Franklin Street Plymouth, Massachusetts Her face is fair, her heart is true. . .quiet, sophisticated, stately. . .proved a beautiful Madonna in our Christmas pageant . . . loves clothes and is envied for her ability to wear the latest . . .chosen Queen at our Junior Prom. . .dislikes to hurry. Foreign Trade Dramatic Club Secretary Marie Louise Sanceau 482 Columbus Aienue Boston, Massachusetts Just a bit of Paris in our midst . . . always passing out cough drops. . .irrepressible. . .sensitive. . .naive. . .delightful humor . . .conscientious and industrious. . .oh Qui, Qui, Mi-Mi. Foreign Trade Minnie Roberts 53 Riier Street Houlton, Maine Blonde, brown-eyed, 5 ' 2 ... vivacious, sincere, pleasing personality. . .often seen with Sunny and Joey ... Inseparable pals. . .has complicated love life. . .Guileless as Peter Pan. Medical Maine Club, Flashes Alice Carolyn Ross 43 Prospect Aienue Revere. Massachusetts Pretty red hair, but doesn ' t like to be called Red . . .fa- vorite sport — skating. . .likes to bowl and dance. . .always ready for a joke, always ready with a joke. . .a true friend to all... Red. Glee Club i Shirley Seagrave 259 William Street Middletoifth Connecticut Loves that day when she can board the train for home. . . Oh! to pass that shorthand chapter test. . .How about a murder story on the radio, Shirley? Main interest, Harry. . .Secret am- bition to become a secretary to a certain electrician — Howard Johnson ' s ice cream cones. . .Detests umbrellars. . .Nickname, Shirl. Finishing Secretarial Glee Club Louise Shabazian 14 Marie Street Dorchester, Massachusetts Eats apple pie, night and day. . .Loves singing commercials and Lil Abner. . .Will take Cornel and Chopin for movies and music. . .Pet peeve, swing rendition of classical music. . .Plays the piano like a champion. . .Flashing brown eyes. Finishing Secretarial Dramatic Club, Sorority Elsa Eleanor Shah 551 Lincoln Avenue Saugus. Massachusetts Petite and dark with a low husky voice. . .Saugus is the only place in the world... The violin her favorite instrument . . .or maybe it ' s the violinist. . .A touch of Texas in her heart ...Lauren Bacall voice. . .Loves sports. . .Gift of gab. . .per- sonality-plus. . .Rushes home daily to see what the mailman brought her from Millard. Stenographic Phyllis Shea _ 22 Alley Street Lynn, Massachusetts Her hair is red, her eyes are blue . . .she attends all Clas- sical games faithfully because — ?...Phyl always has a good word for everyone and vice-versa. . .she ' s never missed a Fri- day night dance in her old home town. Medical Fisher Revue, Y.W.C.A. Barbara Small Maine East Machias Perfect features. . .distinctive courtliness. . .crowning glory the envy of all. . .synonymous with up-do. . .adept at conversa- tion. . .radiates lively sparkle. . .brisk animation. . .optimism unsurpassed. . .Tried and true. . .Barbara. Claire Stanton Maple Street Wilton, iSew Hampshire Well informed through her experiences in the WAC . . . casual here today, gone tomorrow manner. . .magnetic per- sonality. . .extremely dry sense of humor. . .gets the most out of every day ' s moments. . .lives for the present. . .sure to be a great success in her career in Chicago. Marion Stewart 29 Mill Street Pittsfield, Maine The cutest girl in the class and it ' s easy to see why. . . feather-bobbed blonde curls. . .peaches and cream complexion . . .her willingness to help others. . .her hours on the telephone for the Sorority. . .her trap door while pledging. . .effervescent . . .radiant. . .exhilarating. . .Nicky. . .Maine interest is in Wa- tertown. Ethel Streeter 35 Valley Road Dedham, Massachusetts In eternal and ever-hopeful search of a place or clime that is anti-asthmatic. . . Oh, well, says she, if it isn ' t one thing, it ' s another! ... remarkably prompt at paying her debts... hobby — photography, for which the yearbook staff is grateful. Stenographic Mary Theresa Smyth 73 Atherton Street Stoughton, Massachusetts When Irish eyes are smiling, the world does seem bright and gay. . .indeed an Irish colleen. . .wholesome. . .refreshing . . .demure. . .sweetness and grace. . .and with all a student of quality. . .meticulously neat — right out of a band-box. Medical RosEMARiE Spain 22 Sheridan Street Auburn, Neii ' York Her diminutive stature is no significance of her great char- acter and personality. . .always willing to lend a helping hand . . .much thought is behind her every move. . .success is hers . . .good natured. . .no obstacle blocks her path. . .good mixer . . .at home in any surroundings. . .endurance conquers all. . . Spainy. M. Jane Strott 22 Memorial Street Baldu hn ille, Massachusetts Butch . . .quiet and conservative ... the girl who always has her work done . . . she lives on the Atlantic Coast but her heart is in Cuba. . .capable of any undertaking. . .what hap- pened to her appetite after Christmas vacation? Medical Treasurer of Florence Hall 1, Glee Club 1, Sorority 1. 2; Class Day Committee 1, Student Council 2. Vice-President of Class 2, Secretary of Florence Hall 2. Bertha Syjatz 96 Hillside Avenue Needham Heights. Massachusetts Tall and slender... a bewitching smile. . .a friendly word for everybody who sees her. . .ever busy with some bit of homework. . .liked by all her classmates. . .someday she will grace a doctor ' s office. Medical Ellen Tanner 58 Prescolt Street Reading. Massachusetts Prodigious organizer ... remarkable adaptability ... cameo complexioned. . .genial, sincere. . .tremendous capacity for fun and friendship. . .sympathetic understanding. . .and quiet au- thority . . . student-administrative intermediary ... a will and a way .. .popular. . .personable. . .Literary editor of indefatiga- ble efforts. Executive Class Day Committee 1, Dramatic Club 1, 2 (Vice-President); Student Council 2 (President), Yearbook Literary Editor 2 Barbara Taylor 524 Adams Street North Abington. Massachusetts Dancing and skating a must... Oh, when will he get his discharge? .. .pal in a million. . .What would she do without her car?... a true friend and companion. . .sunny disposition and right by your side when you need her. . .her pet hobby is Eddie. Finishing Secretarial Myrle Tebeau Grand Isle Vermont Sparkles with life, scintillating personality. . .innocent re- marks lead to complications. . .attractive, refreshing individu- alist. . .invigorating thinker with quick bits of humor. . .jovial nature and talent for making friends. . .radiant Myrle. Foreign Trade Babette D. Tucker 121 EInz Street Allure of a French doll. Newport, Maine . forever unfluttered . . . sober, steadfast and demure. . .wears a borrowed diamond on the train as armor against swains. . .dark-haired beauty. . .com- plete with lovely eyes. Finishing Secretarial Marilyn Truell 19 Benefit Street Attleboro. Massachusetts Nobility, grace, and dignity. . .extraordinary curricular ac- complishments — two-year course in one and a half. . .satisfied with nothing but the highest course of thought and action... modish and mannerly. . .model of true womanhood. Medical Irene D. Verrill 43 East Street Trai7iing,ham, Massachusetts A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men... cute, vivacious, and ready for fun. . .oh, those short- hand periods. . .beautiful hair and ready smile. . .favorite top- ic, Bill. . .always one of the first ones to punch in, in the morn- ing... ray of sunshine ... loves carbon copies. . .looks forward to weekends. Ste. o ;rnph!C Fisher Flashes, Yearbook, Y.Vf.C.A. Leona Thiboutot 5 Weymouth Street Sanford, Maine The efficient secretary. . .conscientious. . .never satisfied with anything unless it is perfect. . .proved ability as typist by attaining high speeds during Junior year. . .always ready to help others. . .abilities and friendliness assure her of success. Foreign Trade Glee Club Virginia Thompson W ashburn, Alaine Route 1 Ginnie . . .sincere and spirited. . .enjoys life in a whir l or quiet solitude. . .breathless rush of impulsive words. . .ready laughter. . .subtle humor ... characteristic frankness. . .ener- getic. . .industrious. . .challenging opinions. . .calm and con- stant. Executive Maine Club Winsome Earlene Wallace 1 6a Stevens Street Methi en, Massachusetts Beautiful and dark, dimply and cute. . .Our Winnie likes skating, sugar on snow (only in Vermont) .. .We Bostonians have tried to prove that there is no peanut-butter factory around the North Station, but to no avail. . .Lives up to her name. . .Ambition: to abandon Massachusetts for Vermont... Outdoor interest: ice-skating. Priscilla White 43 Maple Street Braintree, Massachusetts Hard to become acquainted with. . .but when you do, a wealth of hartiness and wholesomeness. . .bashful. . .very friendly. . .rather the sedate than the flaming type... good model for Pepsodent ad. . .placidity with ambition. . .mad about skiing. . .allergic to horses. . .medical field very close to her heart. Medical RosALYN White 58 Athertoii Road Brookline, Massachusetts Ros . . . Full of spirit, full of fun, full of pep that gets things done. . .Remembered for the merriment she hides under her sophistication. . .physically f rail ... mentally alert. .. scho- lastically determined and eager to attain. Glee Club 1 Ruth White 39 Carter Road Lynn, Massachusetts Hap . . .That ' s our Ruthie with the long black hair... worry, worry about Fisher and Brown University and a cer- tain Freshman named Dave. . .her leisure hours are spent in writing long letters and dreaming of the weekends past and the ones yet to come. Medical Student Council 1, Class President 1, Y.W.C.A., Basketball 1, Class Day Committee Norma Whited Calais Road Houlton, Maine Eva . . . Earnest, domestic, frank, excellent cook . . . often seen tearing around with a cook book under her arm. . .madly in love with Charlie . . .sure is a swell gal!!! Maine Club 1, Fisher Flashes 2. Y.W.C.A. 1 Priscilla Wilkinson 60-i Webster Street Needham, Massachusetts Pris . . .Favorite saying, Well, you see I ' ve had short- hand before . . .Has an infectious giggle and a passion for Caz- anova, New York. . .Her innocent face and expression!. . .Her philosophy on life, When business interferes with pleasure, cut out business . . .Seen Whizzing around. Stenographic Priscilla Woodberry 6 Giddings Avenue Beverly. Massachusetts ■ Puss . . .if you ever have a spare afternoon with nothing to do, go shopping with Puss... We guarantee that you will come home worn out and with nothing to show for all your ef- forts. . .with inexhaustible resources of pep. . .We often won- der where she gets it all. Medical Class Day Committee, Junior Class Vice-President Student Council, Glee Club, Y.W.C.A. Virginia Yankee 207 Peck Street Franklin. Massachusetts Gini ...Red hair and blue eyes. .. bubbling over with laughter ... has enough conversation to run into tomorrow... the Yankee with a southern disposition. . .wisdom marked with harlequin glasses. . .an ardent student of law. Legal Course Glee Club 1, Sorority- 1, 2: Yearbook 2, Flashes 1 Muriel Wiener 229 Freeman Street Brookline. Massachusetts Mim . . . Be gone my cares, I give you to the winds . . . Remembered for her carefree manners and smooth wardrobe . . . Always ready for a bridge game — contract or auction . . . her haven — a lab and a doctor. Medical Glee Club Marjorie Wiklund 505 Commercial Street East Braintree, Massachusetts Efficiency and industry plus. . .wonderful at handing fi- nances especially for TAG. . .an all-around circle of friends. . . her delicious bright green winter coat. . .a bus driver that waits for her every morning. . .calm. . .cool. . .deliberate. . .liberal . . .that ' s Mage. Foreign Trade Glee Club 2, Sorority 3, 4; Student Council 4 Almeda Zula ! 1 Sanborn Street Lau rence, Massachusetts Al ... Blue-eyed, blonde-haired bombshell. . .The love ' em and leave ' em type. . .A wow in picking out her escorts ...Black dresses flood her wardrobe. . .Golden disposition to match her golden hair. . .Nimble of foot, especially the dance floor. . .A speed demon on the typewriter. . .Favorite man????? . . .The Siren of Sarah Mortimer. Finishing Secretarial Glee Club Louise Haskell 8 Devon Avenue Main interest, Beverly, Massachusetts music. . .hobby, music. . .extra-curricular activity. . .music. . .In short, she loves music in any form — or- chestra, glee club, or choirs. . .claims to be a neurotic because she talks too much (quote). . .likes to spend her afternoons as an itinerant conversationalist. . .hopes some day to live in Detroit. Stenographic Glee Club (Special Unit) Anna Shields 155 Audubon Road Milton, Massachusetts An . . .Natural curly hair, laughing green eyes... Pet peeve, recopying letters. .. Superb clothes. . .Sweet, adorable and happy-go-lucky. . .A ready smile for everyone. . .Sport, baseball-player. Secretarial Glee Club Barbara June Smith 10 Clark Street Ashland, Massachusetts Barbie . . .Her face is innocent, her smile serene, but much in mischief she ' s often seen . . . Her thoughts are down in Florida. . .Couldn ' t be Bob, of course. .. Likes candy and es- pecially dates ... Worst enemy, typing... Oh, to get Lesson 41 done. . .Happy remarks in a dull conversation. Finishing Secretarial Intercollegiate Club, Y Program Haverhill, Massachusetts Lois Karelitz 120 Brockton Avenue Lois. . .Infectious grin ... perfect hostess. . .grave and gay with ineffable charm. . .pocket edition of feminity .. .meticu- lous fashion. . .signifies approval by expressive eye (Men, be- ware!). . .seriously fun-loving. . .spice of wit. . .that good thing in a small package. . .Lois. Finishing Secretarial President Carol Ames Vice-President Barbara Partridge Secretary-Treasurer Barbara Bagni Juniors The Life of a Junior in Rhyme Lament of the Junior Executives or OUR FIRST DAY AT FISHER We straggled downstairs to a class in ac- counting, As the lesson progressed, our confusion was mounting. While the poor teacher just nearly went crazy Pushing each point into heads that were hazy. Upstairs again, for Englisli was next Naturally, no one had glanced at her text. Here was one subject that couldn ' t be hard That illusion was shattered. We ' re now on our guard. Then came Economics, so downstairs again Into the library, get settled, and then — We learned the relation of income to goods It took us some time to get out of the woods. Now stagger upstairs to the very top floor What did we find? Typewriters galore We know now for sure, perhaps not to our liking, There is nothing on earth as exacting as typing. Next class brought us something we really must know From the books to our heads that knowledge must flow In order to learn it without any flaw We ' ll have to be faithful and study our law. As soon as the bell rang, off we dashed Down five flights of stairs to the lunchroom we crashed Hot dogs, cokes, devil dogs for all But if you get a table, you ' re right on the ball. All set for the very last class of the day When it was over, the girls all did say, Here is one class where we get some variety Personality makes us all queens of society. CONVERSATION ( Period Before Lunch ) Gosh, I ' m hungry. So am I. Hope this period will fly. How much longer? Fifteen minutes. Will the teacher never finish? You hurry down. Try for a table. I ' ll do the very best I ' m able. Five more minutes. Golly Gee! Seems five hundred years to me. What ' s teacher saying? I don ' t know. Close your book and let ' s go. Hurry up! Got everything? Quick, the bell ' s about to ring. Dash downstairs. Don ' t fall. There ' ll be food enough for all. — Grace Corbett Gosh, little typewriter. Why are you broke? Now Miss Brierley Can ' t read what I wrote. Your ribbon ' s undone. Your keys won ' t press Gosh, little typewriter. You ' re a mess. — Grace Corbett — PIDGE AC DRAMATIC CLUB A most successfui year for the Fisher Thespians. . .production of the divine Christmas Pageant ... into rehearsals for their yearly production Nine Girls ... best news of all — the establishment of a Dramatic Club Scholarship. . .finally emerged out of the red . . .led by their able President, fondly called Castonia and abetted by her assistants, MET, Jackie, and AFD. GLEE CLUB As happens every year. Miss Friswell raises her hand and music pours out. . . voices rang forth at the Friendly Club in Needham. . .their reverent lilt at the Pageant . . .patriotic gesture to the DAR. . .the select few BEATRICE KAY ' S who paraded their talent in the vein of the Gay Nineties at the ECTA. ..social service at the Seamen ' s Friends Society. . .headed by Honor Betty Day, herself a great soloist. . . affectionate mention of our coloratura, Helen Clarke, who has uttered her trilling voice on every occasion. Glee Club, or otherwise. . . no one shall forget Marge Cushing ' s consistently excellent accompaniment. SORORITY Juniors and One- Year Seniors striving for the A s and B ' s. . .pouring over rank books to see who did and who didn ' t — make it that is. . .solemnity of the rush party and the uplifting doughnuts and cider... off to Edgewood . . . the thrilling three de- grees, THETA, ALPHA, and CHI... the crowd attending the installation ceremony (but anyway, it was a mild success) . . .gala banquet at the Statler. . .hostess to Edge- wood girls and exciting night at the basketball tournament. . .Juniors ' scrumptious picnic for the Seniors. . .Jamestown Conclave. . .making out annual reports. . .trying to keep in the Black ... not always succeeding. . .President ' s dramatic expressions of her pleasure at the marvelous cooperation by every girl on every occasion. . .the sisterly feeling that we all hate to leave. STUDENT COUNCIL First big vote taken. . .setting up of Student Council body. . .Mr. Sanford ' s open- ing speech. . .Ellen emerging victor over tough competition for office of Chief Over All Extraneous Matter or commonly known as President. . .monthly meetings on Tuesday. . .constant state of bewilderment about pending problems from one Tuesday to the next... the way in which it solved its problems. . .exiting at 3:30 with the feeling of something well done . . .Nancy ' s big reports. . .Barbara ' s terrific luncheon schedules with Belcher ' the biggest boner of the year. FLASHES Another milestone in the life our newspaper — this year it graduated from a regu- lar newspaper format to an impressive booklet, complete with printing in blue to carry out our school colors . . . the eternal drive and brow-beating to get someone to write a column, an article, a story for you. . .the heart-rending plea for help — finan- cial as well as editorial. . .Alice Balch ' s meaningful cartoon. . .the Subscription Drive . . .the anguish of the days when it should have arrived — and hadn ' t yet. . .the nev s- boy route around the cafeteria hoping to sell enough to malce ends meet. . .trying to convince Mr. Sanford that it is really worth the amount of the bill!. . .and the little tickle in our spirits when he asked for 150 extra. ITIES LIFE AT Eightv-six SEPTEMBER 10, 1945, was the day of all days for us fortunate girls who were to live at Sarah Mortimer Hall, 86 Marlboro Street, Bos- ton, Massachusetts. We poor, innocent juniors viewed the mansion with skepticism and fright all the way down Marlboro Street that day. After a five-minute wait (yes, I timed it) at the door, our President, Min Marshall, kindly opened the portal to let us into the great un- known. No sooner were we settled in our beautiful, spacious rooms, than Min came to our rooms and informed us of our duties of the week. Mine, of course, was SERVING. So we wiped the tears from our innocent eyes and cheerfully charged down to the kitchen. What to do — ? First you pull up the dumb- waiter full of food, which we eat. Then you distribute it around the tables, very carefully, of course. And be careful not to fall and mess up the floor. That dinner was undoubtedly the quietest meal I ever witnessed. I say wit- nessed as I didn ' t eat. The veteran seniors at- tempted to break the silence and to make us feel that it was our home, that we were just one big, happy family. They failed. It took very little time for us to get acquaint- ed, and we decided that even the seniors were human and that people are more or less alike, the same interests, or should we say interest — MEN. You understand, I ' m sure, that this in- terest is humored only in our spare time from studies. One of the amusing happings of the first year at the dorm took place that night at 12:30 (lights are out at 11:00 and everyone tucked into her little bed, prepared to spend a nice, quiet eve- ning, you understand) when we were all awak- ened from our peaceful slumber by a loud bark- ing on the fourth floor. Each ran to her door, only to see about forty other heads peering over the bannisters. What is it? — Who let the dog in? — Now girls, go back to bed. No, it wasn ' t a dog, but Frannie Clark providing a little en- tertainment, to a very sleepy audience, I might add, with her superb imitation of a mad dog. Potsie, Jean Potter, not to be outdone, then joined in with a chorus of a mooing cow-w-w. After dodging dirty looks and shoes the animals recline for the remainder of the night, with us sane people — we were at that time — slamming the doors to leave the halls black with silence. I shall now attempt to describe a typical day with the Sarah Mortimerites. In the morning to breakfast we go — like most people. If you ' re wise, you ' ll go about 6:00 to avoid the stampede; then you can watch the sleepy-eyed wonders crawl into the kitchen and eagerly await the use of the toasters and frying pans. At the breakfast table there are a variety of exclamations, such as: I ' m sleepy (comment- ing on the obvious, Mrs. Fisher), Oh, what a night, Gee, I wish school started at 1:00, and Hurry up, I ' m on cleanup. After breakfast most of us do our duties. Then we dress — by this time, the milkman and gro- ceryman, and possibly Mr. McKay have seen us a few times in our bathrobes, with curlers or pincurls, whichever the case may be, decorating our locks. Then we wait a while for the most demanded and loved man who ever brightens our doorway — the mailman. Everyone has just one thought in mind — Any mail for me? I can easily see why the servicemen value letters as they do, as nothing means more to us. You who commute know how we dorm students run for the mail at noon. That ' s just a taste of it. You know what happens at school — we broad- en our education and enjoy lunch. When we come home from school we generally change into something comfortable like slacks and a shirt. Many men who have visited girls at the dorm say they wish they had half our wardrobe of shirts. I wouldn ' t doubt if part of the reason for the white shirt shortage was due to the craze that dorm students have cre- ated. Speaking of men, whenever the doorbell or telephone rings, there is a mad scramble and everyone screams, Who ' s it for? before the one on duty has even had a chance to answer it. When it is someone at the door, everyone leans over the bannisters, peeks through a crack of the door, or scrambles for cover, if inadequately clothed. Men must feel that they are in a harem ,what with all the starry-eyed females gazing at them as if they were museum pieces. You see we ' re quite human. Then when someone has been out with a man (a few of us do see one occasionally) no one is appreciated more than the roommate — dear, un- derstanding confidante. How she wishes she weren ' t! The inevitable discussion of the night ' s date comes now. He ' s wonderful. I ' m in love with him. Ummm, he ' s not very good looking, but oh, what a personality. Let me tell you — Then you ' re in for a session of at- tentive (?) listening and when you get to bed you begin to wonder if you aren ' t the one who ' S in love. This happens each time a girl goes out with — well, almost, anyway. So that ' s a day at Sarah Mortimer. Then during the weekend our time is more or less our own. In the summer — last year any- way — a group of us wandered up to the tarred roof (no, we ' re not supposed to be up there), basked in the sun and came down looking like lobsters. The scant clothing was something we won ' t talk about. How could we know that they had telescopes on the roof at New England Mu- tual! That night at dinnner it wasn ' t hard to distinguish the indoor girls from the outdoor. Those who hadn ' t been on the roof looked ane- mic. We couldn ' t sit down comfortably for two days after that little venture. Two of the girls went to a formal that night and carried their own heating provisions with them. Many is the time this winter that I wished for that heat. On Sundays you will find a crowd gathered around the piano singing or listening to one of our pianists. Last year Mrs. Whitman, our for- mer housemother, entertained us by playing some of the old favorites that hold memories for most of us. If you looked too closely you could notice a few tears in the eyes of her very appreciative audience. Other times Dot Cas- tonguay favored us with her boogie woogie. This year the talent lies in Alice Mason ' s soft touch at the ivories. Now that I have neared the finish of my manu- script, I think this is an appropriate time to de- describe the manner in which the girls bid their fond adieus to their escorts at the door. The front steps, also the vestibule, are a minia- ture Grand Central Station with everyone whis- pering sweet nothings and regretting the cur- few. If you happen to be one of those in the vestibule you have to agree to breath, simul- taneously, on the installment plan. It is much more disagreeable to have to elbow through the crowd and say, excuse me, sorry, etc. So that ' s life at 86 Marlboro Street. Good night. — CLEO ANN KEIRSTEAD Commencement Pn i CLASS DAY Friday, June 13 Exercises at the Esplanade Shell Banquet at The Wayside Inn CLASS PICNIC Saturday, June 14 Canobie Lake RECEPTION TO THE GRADUATES Sunday, June 15 In the Ballroom GRADUATION PROMENADE Monday, June 16 Longwood Towers GRADUATION EXERCISES Tuesday, June 17 New England Mutual Hall And herein we write the final chapter to many of our happiest days. FAREWELL On this glad day. u e meet once more To bid thee fond farewell. Dear Fisher, may thy memories Forever with iis dwell. The spirit of the friendships made Will last, though far apart: And teachers who have guided us Will long live in our hearts. Dear Fisher School, we all salute: You lead in every way We ' ll honor you forever more And rightful homage pay. We ' ll seldom meet again, perhaps It may he many years So, clasp our hands in friendship fast As the time of parting neais. — Marcy Costello, ' 47 In Retrospect ... WITH OUR ROVING REPORTERS SEPTEMBER 11, 1945 Today with all the pomp and ceremony involved in the annual activity, the school opened its fall session. We, the Juniors — typically verdant — were duti- fully shown to classrooms ( usually the wrong ones! ) by laughing upperclassmen, and plunged into the distracting dilemma of what to call the pedagogue who faced us: Is she ' Miss ' or ' Mrs. ' ? We opened up our desk covers and nearly died with fright. Such erudite tomes! Commercial Law, the Mechanics of English (thought mechanics were automobile ' fixers ! ), Accounting Procedures and Practices (and all I wanted to be was a Secretary! ) . Well, I ' m sure that before that day was over, each and every one of us had a firm conviction that she didn ' t know nothin ' . OCTOBER 10, 1945 Today in the Oval Room of the Fisher School, the illustrious members of the Student Council met for their initial meeting. They planned a new demerit sys- tem which will revolutionize discipline in the school. The Council plans to spend the entire year tracking down poor souls who might, innocently enough, break some unpracticed rule. OCTOBER 19, 1945 We went to a performance of Ten Little Indians at the Shubert Copley. The performers were all excellent in their roles. Such wild screams upon Michael Whalen ' s entrance on the stage! NOVEMBER 17, 1945 A formal was held at the Parker House for the whole school. We had a won- derful time, but it was over much too soon. You see, our report cards were wait- ing for us at home. DECEMBER 18, 1945 The first of the three performances of the annual Christmas Pageant was en- acted today at the school. Jackie Ryan made a beautiful Madonna — certainly the best to have ever played that role at the school, we think. The Glee Club is to be complimented for its inspiring performance. JANUARY 3, 1946 Happy New Year, everybody! Oh, what a wonderful vacation we had. But back to the old grind we come with hang-overs and many memories to carry us through until next vacation. By now the Junior class has become organized and has certainly made itself known. We elected as officers for the year: Ruth White. President; Priscilla Woodberry, Vice President; and Eleanor Chadwick, Secretary. JANUARY 19, 1946 A Winter Frolic was the informal dance run by the Yearbook this year. We had a snappy orchestra, loads of handsome men, and oo-la-la such lovely women. Fisher girls, of course. FEBRUARY 1, 1946 Mrs. Plant left us today, and for a good reason — her husband is coming home. Well, kiddies, the day will come when we won ' t have to work either. But won ' t we miss our Mrs. Plant and that razzle-dazzle bookkeeping class. FEBRUARY 9, 1946 Today the younger generation of the school was honored at the Junior Prom. The beautiful Eighteenth Century Ballroom was filled with many a smiling face. Especially radiant was the deserving Prom Queen, lovely Jackie Ryan of Plymouth. FEBRUARY 22, 1946 There was a Flashes Dance last night. It was really a pip. Miss Fisher was chosen — the girl who represented the best ideals of the school. Now as we look back, we wonder if it might have been significant or if perhaps she were setting a precedent — she was the first class bride, married on June 29! If so, we would all like to be chosen Miss Fisher. FEBRUARY 28, 1946 Tonight we went to the Ice Follies. And not that we want to appear hicks from the wide-open spaces, but those costumes and lighting effects left us simply breathless. There was little studying done for the rest of that week. MARCH 3, 1946 Today we had a Mothers ' Tea in Mr. Sanford ' s office. We brought our mothers to meet other mothers and have a delightful time chatting over luscious delicacies. MARCH 15, 1946 Tonight some of us were commended for our brilliant performances in the Annual Dramatic Club play. It was a dramatic comedy entitled Brief Music. Included in the cast were Nancy Doherty, as the queen of all the glamour girls, Dot Castonguay as the drawliest of all southern belles, and Marvis Polakewich as a delightful rolling, rollicking chanteuse who completely stole the show. The flowers and food afterwards added to the festivities of a gala evening. APRIL 17, 1946 The Sorority Initiation was today. I don ' t think I have ever seen so many queer looking things running around on two feet. And who ever heard of having to count the uprights on the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge! Maybe it ' s just as well we all aren ' t bright. What would the people in Boston think.- MAY 9, 1946 The Ballet Russe at the Opera House was the occ asion for a night of lovely entertainment on our part. The greatly awed girls were delighted with this grace- ful art of the stage. MAY 12, 1946— Woshington, D. C. Into our fair city this week came a host of lovely ladies from the Fisher School of Boston, Massachusetts. Immediately all the eligible bachelors in the city swarmed to the Hotel Annapolis. Something must be done about this threat to the serenity ( ) of Washington affairs. JUNE 14, 1946 Today was Class Day for the Class of 1946. We, as Juniors, were chosen to put on a program for the graduates and their friends. We decided to review for them their two years at Fisher with a few of their big moments. We thought we did very well, and so did our audience. SEPTEMBER 16, 1946 And so we take up our pencils and shorthand pads and return to our attempts to become the perfect secretary. But all was not calm and serene that day; for, with no warning whatsoever, the powers-that-be dropped a bombshell into the laps of unsuspecting students. Bobby socks were abolished from the Fisher School. The following day each girl wore black, for she was in mourning for her faithful standbys. Ohhhhh, what will Frankie think of us now! OCTOBER 14, 1946 Today the administrative staff of our school invited us to be their guests at The Song of Norway at the Opera House. The audience was enraptured by the enchanting music of Edward Grieg, the great Norwegian composer. NOVEMBER 13, 1946 Today we elected our class officers for the Senior Year. This year we were the B.T.O. ' s. Our President was Marvis Polakewich; Vice President, Jane Strott; and Secretary-Treasurer, Helen Frazier. The highlight of all the class meetings was when Helen gave her secretary ' s report — a comedian through and through. Along about this time the Student Council held its elections for the New Year. One girl was chosen from each fifteen to proudly wear the badge of authority — her Student Council pin. Officers for the year: Ellen Tanner, President; Barbara BoUes, a Junior, Vice President; and Nancy Doherty, Secretary-Treasurer. NOVEMBER 23, 1946 Tonight was our first big social event as Seniors — the annual Parker House Dance. We all showed up with bells on and forgot for a while the agonies of passing our 60 ' s and 120 ' s. DECEMBER 20, 1946 The annual presentation of the impressive Christmas Pageant was given to- day. Jacqueline Ryan was again the beautiful Madonna, a command performance from last year. The lighting was very effective and had a part in further impress- ing on one ' s mind the significance of the birth of the Christ Child. JANUARY 10, 1947 Today a much admired and beloved member of our faculty, Mrs. Thomas Ken- nedy, left to await the arrival of an heir or heiress, as the case may be. (Editor ' s note: It was an heir, Thomas III). All concerned regretted her leaving but realized she had reached that dramatic point in a woman ' s life which is above all else, becoming a mother. There was a special assembly held on her departure and a gift was presented. The Fisher girls have decided that if it is a boy, they will wait for him, in hopes he will live up to his father ' s standards. JANUARY 20, 1947 A sudden pall descends over the student body — this is the last round-up — two more full weeks, and then the end of the term. And so many things going on: book tests, bookkeeping sets, typing budgets — why, oh why, don ' t that ole typewriter go any faster — long letters and dictation tests. And such dictation tests — this year something new has been added — the National Clerical Ability Tests, a three-hour horror! But, confidentially, the feeling of superiority and the halo of scholastic martyrdom which it casts around us makes it almost worth the ordeal. JANUARY 31, 1947 This is it! The end of the term — at least we hope it is the end for us. That Friday so long anticipated; now to be followed by a week-end of harrowing wor- ries: Did I pass it? Was that budget all right. ' Will she pass me? — And so far into the night. FEBRUARY 14, 1947 The Flashes experimented with a new type of dance — a record hop. It seems as though the Fisher girls prefer orchestras. We all had a merry informal time. with the fellow nearest to the Vic changing the records. Tickets were paid for on the way out! FEBRUARY 19, 1947 Tonight we were all entertained at the Ice Follies. The beautiful costumes and lighting, the marvelous skating, and especially the brother-and-sister act by Bob and Ruby Maxson all provided an unforgettable evening. FEBRUARY 25, 1947 Today the Foreign Traders were the envy of the school, the most charming young Mexican to visit our Spanish class son everyone was quiet, I wonder. ' MARCH 14, 1947 Today we witnessed an exhibition of typing skill that was truly amazing. Mr. Tangora typed at such breath-taking speeds as 130 and 140 words a minute with marvelous ease. To top the program off, he added a four-column set of figures and came up with the correct answer, all the while typing at the rate of 130 words a minute. We would be satisfied with typing at that speed! MARCH 26, 1947 The Peabody Playhouse was the site last night of a great moment in theatrical achievement. We put on a terrific play entitled Nine Girls. Dot Castonguay was the murderess — just in case you hadn ' t heard. Elaine Pearlman was the corpse in the closet, with Marvis Polakewich almost another victim. Claire Richards and Marie Dondero played a couple of super sleuths, and Nancy Doherty, the athletic collegienne. The entire cast merits a big hand for their performance. Cleo Keir- stead and Jackie Morris played the prospective sorority members. MARCH 27, 1947 The Foreign Traders were delighted to have as a visitor to our Export s class — Tommy Simone, one of last year ' s graduates. It was comforting to learn that we really know more Spanish than we think we do! APRIL 1, 1947 The Foreign Traders seem to have a monopoly on most of the visiting speak- ers. Today Mr. Malouf visited us, and proved to be one of the most interesting speakers we have had. He spoke on Palestine and left many bits of information to be used in our papers for Mr. Richards. APRIL 10, 1947 Today was the beginning of an all-out drive for that worthy organization, the Red Cross. I am sure no Fisher girl was found wanting when asked to contribute her share of dimes and dollars. APRIL 19, 1947 The Yearbook Dance in the ballroom of our school! Joe Bruno and his or- chestra provided the music. Those who came had an enjoyable evening, but not enough attended to pay for the orchestra! What to do. Then Nancy Casey had an idea — why not take up a collection from all those not present.- This was a great success. We even made a profit. Maybe it would be a good idea hereafter to take up a collection and not bother having the dances! APRIL 30, 1947 Great turmoil in the School today! The Secretary, struck by the fact that no replies had been received from the mothers for the Tea on tomorrow, Thursday, began to investigate. Lo and behold! No, our mothers were not amiss in their Mrs. Azuola brought . Was shyness the rea- manners — the invitations had never been sent out! There they were all neatly piled up, signed and sealed. Someone forgot to mail them! Who? We ' ll never know! MAY 1, 1947 All day we waited with bated breath. Had we prepared this Tea — complete with spring floral display and delicately decorated tea-bits — all for nothing? Would our mothers — though officially uninvited — stand on ceremony and not come? Ah, no, not Mother; she always comes through for us, and three o ' clock found the ballroom filled with gracious ladies who came to share in our well- intended efforts. MAY 5, 1947 Tonight the Home Residence girls had their annual banquet. But this was not the end of the evening ' s fun, for we and the entire school attended the Pops. This was an evening to be remembered, especially for all the music lovers among us. MAY 6, 1947 The usual trip to Washington, for those students desiring to take advantage of the offer — Tuesday, May 6, until Saturday, May 10, 1947. The group left Tuesday and arrived in New York early that evening; went to Radio City Music Hall and were delighted with the Rockettes. On Wednesday we reviewed the full dress parade of Midshipmen at West Point — very nice! Then we went on to Washington and to visit the Congression- al Library that evening. Thursday we literally covered miles and miles of territory in Washington. We visited the Mint, The White House, The Washington Monument, The Penta- gon Building, Echo Park, The Smithsonian Institute, and Mt. Vernon. Oh, what a day! Friday we toured The Capitol Building, The Supreme Court Building, The Franciscan Monastery and Cathedral. From there we took the train to New York and that evening we spent at our leisure. Saturday morning we sailed around Manhattan for a very pleasant three-hour ride; Saturday afternoon we left for home and school again. MAY 7, 1947 To be or not to be! Hamlet thought he had a problem, but ours I am sure is worse — Are we going to be bridge players, or aren ' t we? The answer lies in the hands of the powers-that-be and they won ' t let us play bridge. They seem to think that our classes are more important, that homework should be done, and that, after all, the cafeteria is a place to eat rather than for a bottleneck caused by a bridge-playing tournament! Well, maybe they are right, but now we don ' t think so. Some day we ' ll open up a school for bridge enthusiasts and flunk those folks who stand in the way of our progress! P. S. Nancy Casey has a solution: There is no injunction against Old Maid, Rummy, or Pinochle, so, why don ' t we just change the name. MAY 9, 1947 Only a week later and bridge doesn ' t seem so important — there was a faculty meeting yesterday afternoon, and this morning the time cards were dotted with little notes: See RCM. This can mean only one thing — and graduation only five weeks away! MAY 19, 1947 The morning after the night before! The Sorority went on its picnic yester- day — Revere Beach — roller skated, roller coasted, ate hot-dogs, frozen custard, and reveled in all the ridiculous pastimes that only Revere can offer. MAY 25, 1947 Fathers ' Night. It just does seem as though Dad should come in at least once while we ' re in school to see where we are spending his money. And so, we planned a special night for him — his favorite daughter singing in the Glee Club, acting as hostess, and showing him off. Wish I were a dad; then I could smoke in the foyer, that is, if I smoked! JUNE 1, 1947 The Sorority certainly has the headlines these days — This weekend they spent at the National Conclave at Jamestown, New York. But don ' t think for a moment that they spent it in scholarly research — just because they are honor students. No indeed they didn ' t; not from what we ' ve heard. JUNE 6, 1947 Nothing to report in the realm of levity or entertainment this week — nothing in evidence but stolid attention to duty. Many of those who hitherto had been so light-hearted and gay have suddenly turned into scholastic drudges — one more week to go and a million things to be done — all those last-minute little things that seemed so easy and insignificant weeks ago. Yes, a million of them — seems so anyway! JUNE 13, 1947 Class Day at last! And the struggle was worth it — a beautiful day for the ex- ercises on the Esplanade ( Please, Mr. Weatherman, don ' t let us down. We have to write this, you know, in April; and all we have to guide us is Faith!). The Seniors in their solemn dress of cap and gown, flanked by the Juniors, file to their places to say their final farewell. All their smiles and happiness are multiplied as they look back in memory; all their tears grow dim; for they have arrived! JUNE 14, 1947 What a wonderful day! The class picnic at Canobie Lake. We lolled beneath the trees in the pine groves, swam in the pool, canoed on the Lake, ate picnic lunches, and then went in for a big dinner — nary a thought in the world — except that we might turn up for graduation night looking like burned lobsters. Well, why worry today, life is too beautiful! JUNE 17, 1947 Graduation Day! Diplomas in hand, the Seniors — now Graduates — pass out in solemn recessional to take their places in the world. Good-night, good fortune, and may God be with them in a successful life. LIFE AT One Twelve September 1946 brought ten seniors back to a house full of new girls still innocent of rules, campuses, demerits, and, last but not least, duties! Soon after we became rehabilitated and settled down, our first house meeting of the year was held and officers and charges d ' affaires elected and appointed. October was joyously hailed with plans for our first dorm dance on the eighteenth. How many happy memories are the result of it, for it was there that many a girl met her dream man! In November we eagerly awaited the Thanks- giving holidays — Yes, we longed for the sight of home once again, but we were just as eager to come back. After vacation, the scholastic campus list — OH! December — month of notable events. We ' ll never forget the time we had decorating the li- brary for the holiday (scotch tape, please), but it was beautiful with our Christmas tree and the mantle decorations done exclusively for us by Mrs. Snow. The following week we had our annual Christ- mas tree with joke-grabs for all. That was a P.J. party long to be remembered — it was our farewell to Mrs. Snow. A group of girls wrote, especially to be dedicated that night, our dorm song, Rememb ' ring Florence Hall. Then we were off again for a two weeks va- cation. January found us all returning with sad hearts, especially those who were associated with the Albany, for in two weeks it sailed out of Boston Harbor to ports unknown. Mrs. Snow left for Florida, and Mrs. Whitman came to take her place. February brought forth another campus list — some bitter has to be mixed in with the sweet. On the fourteenth we had our Valentine Dance complete with card playing, dancing, and the usual small talk of a party. March — Joyce Roberts still caught the week- end train to be with Bernie, Mary continued her flirting, and Cil went to all the frat parties; quiet, unassuming Georgia always on honors; Carlene blossomed forth with some beautiful spring suits — the envy of us all: Beth happily awaiting Easter and marriage bans, but the Navy fouled that up. Someday his ship will come in and wedding bells will chime. April 26 was Dorm Reunion Time. We had a super time — open house, tea, dinner at the Hotel Gardner. At the tea a beautiful portrait of Christ was dedicated to our dorm by Mrs. Florence Fisher and presented by Mr. Sanford Fisher. June will see the senior prom and graduation activities, and a final good-bye to Fisher for the seniors. September, and school! Yes, we were going to have the chance of our lives to live in a dormi- tory, in Boston, hub of New England and city of culture. By October, we were pretty well known, and, alas! It was time for our first dorm dance to acquaint us with the outside world!! We had our first Pajama Party in the latter part of October. November was an exciting month for all. That certain telegram Joey received from George — Bev ' s weekend dates with Walt from Quon- set Point — the Thanksgiving formal at the Park- er House, November 28, with Ensigns from Tufts, civies from B.U., M.I.T., and Harvard, along with the good old Navy! We all received an invitation to the Canter- bury dance at Trinity Church in early Decem- ber. One of our beloved Seniors left us at the end of the month — Pat Kelley, the lucky gal grad- uated — D. J. Pitman took her place as the fourth wheel in the third back. We finally settled down to work again, but this time it was for a Valentine Dance — hearts and cupid dolls decorated the library — humm!! It was wonderful. We worked hard to make this dance special because we were going to have a photographer to take pictures. On March 23 Rae Legare got a birthday gift that took her heart in exchange — Bill ' s diamond. In May we had another dorm dance — the last function of the year in which Juniors and Seniors were together for one last good time and we suc- ceeded as always. PROPHECY IF you would hear this prophecy, you must de- part in spirit from this world, and enter the realms of unreality. For you see. Judgment Day is here. The exciting experience of Life has finally ended. The world is dead, but the inhabitants of the world have come to life again. It is a dreary day. The vast plain is alive with the gray dull forms of the resurrect- ed. No noise of any kind is to be heard. Those brave spirits who even try to talk do so in low whispers. All day, trials have been going on. All day, there have been endless processions of spirits being led into unknown regions by an- gelic guardsmen. However, the trial to which we are going promises to be entertaining. Well, here we are. Let us sit right here and wait for the performance to begin. They are a sorry- looking group, are they not, as they stand there? Poor souls, you would never guess they once possessed life. There is St. Peter approaching with the Angel Gabriel. Now there will be action! Listen to Gabriel ' s trumpet. The mighty blast rouses the fifty-seven odd spirits. They raise tired eyes in the direction of St. Peter, and slowly bring themselves to attention. The jovial tone in which he addresses them seems to surprise them. Well, well, good afternoon! I ' m very glad to meet you. Gabriel, this is the Fisher Class of ' 47; you must have heard about them! He sits himself down comfortably on a grassy mound, and beams on their misery. The line stands in confusion. Where is the one brave soul to bring out the spirit in the class? All of a sudden a vigorous spirit elbows her way through the crowd. Don ' t be silly, she says, I ' m not afraid. What is the sense of standing still? Hello, St. Peter, my name is Ellen Tanner. I spent most of my life in the Army. I was always a great one for discipline. Perhaps I can be of help to you up here. I have had a great deal of experi- ence in giving demerits at Fisher, and I know that I can help you keep heaven in the best of order. Ellen retires to her place, the rest of the class become more courageous, and one by one begin to approach. The name is Castonguay, St. Peter, please do not pronounce it the way it is spelled. I am Dolores Castonguay, I took over for Katherine Hepburn when she left the stage for the cinema. My life wasn ' t exactly perfect, but I had a won- derful time. Perhaps I should report for my Business Manager, Marvis Polakewich, while I ' m here. She has a few finances to straighten out, and may be a little late. How are you, St. Peter? I ' m Marcy Costello. Please don ' t be angry with me. I really thought I was doing my best on earth. I did have a very good position, you know, but I didn ' t keep it very long ' oecause I married a B. C. Graduate. That really is about all. Oh, look, there ' s Elaine Pearlman. She ' s been up here some time. She was murdered in the first act, remember? Norma Myberg is the name, St. Peter. The Medicals have delegated me as speaker for the rest. Our group fared well. We joined forces and started a clinic after graduation. Oh, what a success we were! Marilyn Truell was our superintendent. You see, she had previous experience. Joan Ralph was most successful with the X- Ray machine. She didn ' t stay very long with us though, because she married a wealthy wid- ower who came there to recuperate after his second wife ' s decease. Marion Drew planned the meals — her culi- nary technics were developed at 86. Gertrude Kenney took charge of the patient ' s amusement. She even had some of them roller skating! We believed in that aspect of hospital life seriously. Anne Chadwick gave up her medical work to devote all her time to Charlie ' s aches and pains. Mary Cudihy had forsaken her medical ca- reer for the literary field. She ' s now working on a book called You Should Live So Long. Norma Whited and Minnie Roberts have com- pletely reorganized Maine ' s Medical Depart- ment. Now they ' re thinking of working on some other unsuspecting state. Mary MacNeill, Barbara Lord, Mary Ilacqua, and Muriel Weiner are doing some research work on Does Starr ' s Scintillating, Sensational, Stupendous, Sodium Sallicilate Soap Satisfy? Phyllis Shea had the best job of all though, St. Peter; she was Dr. Christian ' s secretary. Mary Smythe got so used to walking to Back Bay Station that she has set up first aid stations en route. Jane Strott, our Shorthand Demon, has re- vised our medical shorthand book. Don ' t you think that deserves a special spot in heaven, St. Peter? Cleo Keirstead can well afford to be temper- amental. Presque Isle ' s only doctor needs a secretary. Oh, listen to that wonderful music! Look, it ' s Ruth Black at the console. See, just inside those pearly gates. And those celestial voices. Of course, it ' s Betty Day, with Helen Clarke, and Louise Haskell. Well, back to the Med ' s. Evelyn Farrell just couldn ' t get away from it all. She set up of- fices on the Charles River. Aggie Broadland, our nurse-extraordinaire, toured the country lecturing on the whys and wherefores of medi- cine. Florine Robbins is still arguing with her em- ployer. Dr. Improvoyouo, on the merits of the zipper as opposed to catgut. Evie Arbo has finished her life ' s work of giv- ing medical lectures throughout the country. Of course, Phyllis Morrissey was the chief undertaker in our clinic. What a job she could do on a corps e. I wonder where she learned the art. Whew, said St. Peter, What a lot of medi- cals you have. I think I ' ll call a short recess be- fore the rest of you get up here. He spent it scratching with his quill on a small notebook that he carried. But, who should come barging in on this se- rene interlude but Jackie Morris. I guess she made her first-class angel I ' ating sooner than the rest of us. And there ' s Betty Jane Moore, wearing a special halo for patience — she earned it waiting on Saturday mornings for someone to give her a speed test. She reports tliat Helen Frazier and Nancy Doherty didn ' t quite make it. Both of them did a bit of cutting up in their day and haven ' t made up their penance. I am Dorothy McAvoy, St. Peter, I spent my lifetime trying to get pineapples by crossing pin e trees and apple trees. A worthy occupa- tion, don ' t you think? I ' m Mary Barton. I have spent my life in the White House taking dictation from four Demo- crats. Now that the Republicans are in office, may I take from you, St. Peter? Barbara Smith comes rushing in to tell that Marie Dondero will be a little late. She is still catching up on the sleep she lost during her life- time. Ruth White, Rosalyn White, and Pudge White have founded a soap company. They call their product All-White, I wonder why. Priscilla Wilkinson has been Dean of Casa- novia for 27 years. They just had a fire up there, the second in the school history. Perhaps you could donate just a little bit, St. Peter. Well, Rae Legare, Elsa Shah, Marilyn Mc- Cormack, and Ruth Perkins have followed their professions to the end and have received their MRS degree. My name is Bette Harlow. I married a trav- eling salesman and was divinely happy, believe it or not. Perhaps you could tell me where I might find my pals Phil Lund and Frances Cree- don. Phil became a ballet dancer, as we all knew she would, with Franny always tagging along, completely out of step. There ' s Nancy Casey, St. Peter. She ' s try- ing desperately to build a Y up here. She became head of the whole shebang, you know. How frightened Barbara Taylor looks! She ' s probably going over all her sins hoping to make the grade for Heaven, because she ' s sure it will be h. . . (and we don ' t mean horrible ) doing shorthand. I ' m Olive Bradley, St. Peter, the Finishing See ' s have asked me to speak for them. But first I have a complaint. Could you have the doors on earch made a trifle higher? lalways used to hit my head on the frame, and I do hate to think of anyone else suffering the same fate. Did you know that Ann Boardman was Sec- retary of Finance in Washington? Her job was to determine the cost of ink used in printing in- come tax forms . Marjorie Curran was Financial Manager of the Heavenly Helicopter Transportation Com- pany. One of their daily routes was to the Fish- er School, Boston, via Danvers. Gloria Crocco was singing under her maiden name, and gave a concert recently celebrating fifteen years with the Met. Her biggest hit was an old favorite, Frere Jacques, in which she has the peculiar ability to harmonize the four parts all by herself. Shirley Seagrave has been teaching Shorthand at the Seagrave Institute for the Feeble Minded. Alice Ross is the President ' s right hand. The Shorthand and Typing she learned at Fisher ' s were, no doubt, responsible for her obtaining the position. (Besides, he has a passion for red hair.) Priscilla Deachman has just built a mansion with the proceeds of her best-selling book, We Took to the Barn. It tells the story of her hus- band ' s rise to success as a veterinarian. The most popular radio program of the day, Harvest Time Review, specializing in Corn on the Script, featured our famous jokester of Sen- ior days at Fisher, Delores Mangine, also our re- nowned chanteuse, Doris Leahy, who had made famous the hit song of the year, When the Heliocopter Flapped His Wings at Me. Betty Foster, who had received her Bachelor of Arts degree. Master ' s Degree, and Ph.D., spoke at Carnegie Hall on the vital topic, The Ad- vantages of a Fisher Education, the admission free under the auspices of the Be Kind to Fish- er s Grinds. Babette Tucker and Marion Stewart, as the re- sult of legal action brought against their distill- ery, spent most of their time in adjoining cells at Devil ' s Island. Jane Hannon rose to fame with her Pepsodent smile and her role of Miriam on Bob Hope ' s pro- gram. Mary La Civita, a well-known scientist, is be- ing acclaimed a second Einstein because of her discovery of the Fifth Dimension. She gives all credit to Fisher. Ann Ericson and Marion Johnson answered opportunity when it knocked and had the roles of John ' s Two Other Wives on the radio. Louise Shabazian, champion Shorthand writer of the world, recently broke the record by at- taining a speed of 500 wpm. Betty Marr, as pretty as ever, settled in her home town and sent her daughters to Fisher, of course. They too know Script. Anna Guarino, noted physician, holds the de- grees of B.S., M.S., M.D., and D.D.T. After leaving Fisher, Winsome Wallace held one job after the other, but she was always fired because of that extraordinary habit of hers. turning her back to her employer, when he was dictating. Almeda Zula took over the hospital in Cali- fornia named for her and finally became mayor of that city. Oh, look! There ' s Josephine Corso. She said that she ' d die getting her 60. How long has she been up here, St. Peter? Corinne Crosby, wife of an Admiral, spent most of her lifetime in Washington trying to persuade Congress that an Admiraless is an im- portant addition to our Navy. Rose Lopes ' business is thriving. She left it to her older daughter. At a minimum charge, millionaire Rose does her clients ' homework be- fore it is assigned to them. Well, that ' s the story on the Finishing See ' s, St. Peter, now why don ' t you go take another rest, you look as though you need it. Well, look over there, it looks as though Mar- guerite Deming, Anoosh Babikian, Jessie Ken- ney, Bea Garrity and Gloria Gunderson have achieved their primary rank up here. They ' re all second-class angels. Marjorie Wiklund, Marjorie Cushing, Pauline Blake, Louise Davis, lone Ericson, Lorraine Ballard, and Martha Pelland confess only that they regret having left their homeland for South America. Pat Garvin is my name, St. Peter. I stayed at Fisher and worked for Mr. Smith. You see I really didn ' t see how he could get along with- out me. There ' s Connie Leddy over there. She went to Hollywood, you know. After Connie got there, all the redheads in the films left. What could they do against such competition? We are the MacMahon twins, St. Peter. Yes, we really are twins even though we don ' t look it. We started cooperative dorms for young women all over the country, we thought it such a good idea. I am Claire Richards, St. Peter. My buddy, Virginia Yankee, and I wrote a joke book to lighten the lives of legal secretaries. You should read it. It ' s quite good if I do say so myself. Well, look at Leona Thiboutot peering over St. Peter ' s shoulder into the Good Book. I bet she ' s looking for the names of some of those arch criminals whose court trials she took, won- dering what happens in the nether world to the capitally punished, or does crime ever pay? I am Marie Sanceau, St. Peter. I helped my friends, Risoleta deSousa Leao, Mereri Mer- cader, and Graciela Delgado to learn the French Language. They were doing so well mastering English. I am Barbara Kelley, St. Peter. My big achievement in life was to write a smash hit. The name of the song is Yes, We Have No Acetylsalicylic Acid, and it is on everyone ' s lips. Betty Lane, Elaine Johnson and Josephine Martin were the most capable librarians this world ever saw. They can tell you who wrote all the books in the world, what is in them, what is good, and what is not so good. Do you have a Library up here, St. Peter? I am D. J. Pitman, St. Peter My pal, Joyce Gumming and I spent our lives in Wyoming punching cattle. Wyoming always had a spe- cial attraction for us. Helen Fraser went back to Maine and spent the rest of her days hunting whatever they do hunt up in Maine. She even did it on off sea- sons, and she never got caught. Isabelle Paull — always had both beauty and oh so many brains. She was a star in Holly- wood, and we are sure she will help to brighten up your heavens, too. Barbara Small had her own shop on Fifth Avenue. Jackie Ryan and Gloria Dale were her models, and they could be seen daily car- rying their hatboxes from their smart apart- ment to the shoppe. Rosemarie Spain and Merle Tebeau ran a marriage bureau, and did very well for them- selves and also for half the other Fisher girls. Ledger leaners, Virginia Thompson, Helen Bruce, Beth Bragdon and Eleanor Rubin, ought to be a great help to you, St. Peter, in keeping your accounts. Lorraine Beaupre and Lois Karelitz opened a chain of restaurants and clubs throughout the country. All were run on a similar basis as is the Shangri-La. Wonder where they got the idea! Mary Davis cuts hair as a sideline, St. Peter, so you won ' t have to worry about a barber any more. She ' ll even trim your beard for you. Priscilla Woodberry joined forces with the famed soap company, but she insisted that the name of the product be spelled BERRY. Ethel Streeter worked for a revolving door company. She was always in and out anyway. You ' ll have a hard time keeping tabs on our Ethel, St. Peter. Babs Copeland worked for a recording com- pany. She always wanted things repeated. I ' m Mary Cunningham, St. Peter. I spent my life typing term papers for the men at MIT. It was a lot of hard work, but I have many pleas- ant memories. Peggy Flaherty sold candy on the Blackstone Local, St. Peter. She had a lot of admiring cus- tomers. Maybe it was that lovely blonde hair. Blanche Kelley is the name, St. Peter. I al- ways believed in getting married young and cer- tainly followed my theory through. I had seven lovely children. Ann Shields retired at a very early age, St. Peter. After she found Boo Ferriss already had a girl, she decided that there wasn ' t much in life. Irene Verrill spent her life campaigning against Racial prejudices. Lois Dubey and Claire Stanton ran their own apartment house with free cheese and crackers and a party every Wednesday and Saturday night. Alice Mason played the piano at the Y, and Veola Mayo was her page turner. They also had a dance and song act which simply wowed the patrons. Beverly Havener and Joyce Roberts became house mothers or the Fisher Dorms. They were really lenient with the girls. Harriet Stearns wants to know if you have a Vincent Club up here, St. Peter. She became President of Boston ' s Club you know, and is most anxious to continue her duties. My name is Jean Kennedy, St. Peter. Five years after graduation I became the only Medi- cal Secretary that took full charge of a hospital in New Hampshire and Phyllis Leighton became my assistant. You know, St. Peter, we red- heads must stick together. And last but not least, St. Peter, here is Ann Louney. She was always very polite and work- ed as an assistant to Emily Post. Her manners were so perfect that she let all of us precede her today. LAST Will AND Testament w E, the Class of 1947 of the Fisher School, at the age of two years, do hereby make and de- clare this to be our last Will and Testament. FIRST: That all outstanding debts that we may have incurred in this institution be paid from our effects. To wit: 1. Breeches of conduct 2. Omissions of lessons 3. Lack of courtesy SECOND: To our beloved friends and leaders of our school we bequest and devise: To MR. SANFORD FISHER— first in turn, we leave in deep appreciation for all he has done to guide us, and he merits our commenda- tion. To MR. MYRON — next in line, we give a few couches so that the Junior girls may also have their dreams. To MR. ALBERT— last, but not least, we leave one jet-propelled plane to speed up his trips between the Somerville and Boston schools. THIRD: To the devoted and patient members of our faculty we bequeath and devise the fol- lowing: To MISS MacDONALD — when our mighty school bell declines to ring, we leave the Liberty Bell, complete with chimes, and in return we ask of her the smallest thing perceptible: one ad- mittance slip to heaven that St. Peter deems acceptable. To MR. CARTY— our able manager of fi- nances, we bequeath one bookkeeping machine so he will have more time to devote to problem children with their lost books, checks to be cashed, and shortages in supplies. To MRS. FRITZ— We leave one Persian rug to fall on as she corrects our typing papers. To MRS. LONG — We leave an ideal account- ing class who will, after she has lectured all week on depreciation, know something about it. To MRS. SANFORD FISHER— all our liter- ary desires, ungrammatical grammar, and, of course, a streamlined Pressure Cooker that won ' t explode. To MISS BRIERLEY— we devise one pair of roller skates to assist her in never-ceasing trips between the two typing rooms and the infirmary. To MISS TAYLOR— we leave an entire Greek and Roman city with intricate architec- ture, churches, towers, and tombs never before explored by human beings. To MR. BROWNING— we give photostatic copies of his autographed pictures to distribute to his Foreign Trade Class. To MRS. MONTAGUE— we give her that day off — of which she has spoken — so that when she takes her coffee into her living room to re- lax, she will not just have to pretend that she has all day to sit there. To MRS. CORNELL— we leave the desire and the energy to continue giving those wonder- ful parties that we have heard she loves to give. To MR. RICHARDS— we bequeath dark glasses so that he will not be blinded by the star- ry eyes of his students in Advertising. To MRS. AZUOLA — we give one magic car- pet to take her pupils through the continent of South America during Spanish Class. To MRS. FULLER— we leave forty vocifer- ous volunteers who were brought up on the bridge of speech, lived in the dictionary, and thrived on current events. To MRS. ALBERT— we give a book of in- structions on new personality-building exercises for the students in her Personality Classes. To MRS. FOLEY— we bequeath fifteen extra minutes each period of each day to enable her to tell her students more about her little baby and a helpful little miss to get her lunch for her every day. To MRS. BARNES— we leave one book bound in gold for her many interesting and exciting ad- ventures while practicing law, to be published for the interest of posterity. To MRS. GETCHELL— we give a new box of bandages, bottle of iodine, adhesive tape, bandaids, etc., for her First Aid Classes. Oh yes, and a disjointed skeleton whom we shall name Leroy. To MRS. CURRAN— we bequeath an identi- fication badge so that visitors will be able to distinguish her from the students. If you don ' t believe us, just take a look at her. FOURTH: To MISS FRISWELL, our Em- ployment Guidance Supervisor, we bequeath a bottle of aspirin and a portable cot so that after each play, interview, or Glee Club appearance, she may collapse in comfort. FIFTH: To our Director of Student Guidance, Director of Admissions, Assistant Intermediary at the Dorm, and Overseer of Home Residence — MR. SMITH, we leave an office, all his very own, to carry on uninterruptedly the ramifica- tions of his many duties. SIXTH: To the ever-efficient secretaries of our school, we leave: To MISS VIGNONE— a book entitled, Good Cheer, so that she may always maintain her cheerful disposition and good nature. To MRS. HARTE— a cookbook with the re- cipes for all those goodies any man likes so that her husband-of- not-too-long will never go hun- gry. Don ' t forget the way to a man ' s heart is through his stomach. To MISS CHASE— an eager assistant who loves to file (correctly), run errands, and really knows how to type. SEVENTH: Individual Bequest. ISABELLE PAULL directs that all her ar- tistic talent for drawing posters be given to Alice Balch so that she can no longer use that excuse, I can only draw cartoons. BARBARA SMALL bequeaths to Carleen Hoyt her eye appeal. VIRGINIA THOMPSON gives her well- worn bookkeeping set to Barbara BoUes. MARY BARTON devises her shorthand ability to whoever can perform so easily with the pencil. PHYLLIS LUND leaves her ability to per- form in the Terpsichorean tradition to Mary Lou Adel. LOIS DUBEY leaves her ability to captivate the older men to Barbara Partridge. PRISCILLA WILKINSON directed that all her ability to flutter her lashes be given to Iris Durland. NANCY DOHERTY bequeaths her aching feet to the Juniors for their tours with Mrs. Fuller next year. CLAIRE RICHARDS leaves her purple medicine so the Juniors may also have techni- colored teeth. ELLEN TANNER leaves with the headaches and insomnia that go with being an impartial president of Student Council; her pet goat to pick up all the scrap paper lying around the school she leaves to Louise Ladner. OLIVE BRADLEY bestows her stately mien upon Doris Rouleau. BEVERLY HAVENER leaves her southern accent to all future Maniacs. FRANNY CREEDON leaves her naivete to Ethel Shapcott. JO MARTIN bequeaths to Shirley Somers the Fisher Library. PHIL MORRISSEY devises her Matrimoni- al Agency to Carol Ames. LOUISE HASKELL devises her many hats to Mrs. Sanford Fisher. BABS COPELAND bequeaths her echo to the dictation class — It doesn ' t make sense. MARY CUDIHY gives up with a struggle, her noon-day rides in the convertible. HELEN CLARKE leaves her golden throat to the Junior in Glee Club that is the most de- serving. MARCY COSTELLO bestows her stilts upon Ann Reynolds so that she too may reach the high courts. EVELYN ARBO devises and bestows upon Pat Rooney her ability to achieve the same goal (A+ in Mrs. Fuller ' s Speech Class). JANE HANNON leaves the taxi service from North Station to anyone who can afford such luxurious transportation. GLORIA DALE leaves from her book of ex- perience, a bit of advice to dilatory students: It ' s more fun being an exemplary scholar than a problem child — honestly! MARJORIE GUSHING leaves her fine all A scholastic record, her superior skill at the piano, and her general efficiency for emulation and inspiration. BETTY DAY leaves with a song on her lips a nd a love in her heart — for England. We leave to DORA JEAN PITMAN and JOYCE GUMMING a walkie-talkie to keep in contact with each other. RISOLETA DE SOUSA LEAO bestows her feminine charm and impeccable manners to those who would become social graces. ETHEL STREETER leaves her knowledge of photography to any eager camera fan. PAULINE BLAKE and LORRAINE BAL- LARD leave one grass skirt to use in a song and dance team. LORRAINE BEAUPRE bequeaths her win- ters in Florida to all students who need a mid- term vacation. JOAN RALPH leaves flowers to all Juniors so they may make up corsages for the Faculty. GINNY YANKEE leaves the new un- abridged Webster ' s dictionary complete with the $64 vocabulary. JET KENNY leaves a medal for having per- fect attendance for two years. NORMA WHITED leaves a copy of the want-ad section of all the Eastern Massachusetts papers. JOYCE ROBERTS leaves for a job as effi- cient secretary to the manager of the Ritz. To MINNIE ROBERTS and MARION DREW we leave a ball and chain so they may always remain inseparable. PRISCILLA DEACHMAN leaves a contract to fill in as a player on our basketball team. BARBARA LORD leaves her nonchalant manner to Mary Reed. PRISCILLA WOODBERRY and JEAN KENNEDY bequeath upon Jean Ahern and Pat Halliday, Cicero and Mr. Hi, their former bud- dies. JANE STROTT wills her all-round ability to do things well to any Junior who can success- fully fill her shoes. NORMA NYBERG leaves her recipe for frostings to Mrs. Jennings ' little helpers for next year. RUTH BLACK bequeaths a baby-grand pi- ano to Patricia Magee. LOUISE SHABAZIAN leaves a name plate for those who are forever being asked how their names are spelled. LEONA THIBOUTOT leaves her license for excessive speed on the typewriter to Cecile Lan- dry. DORIS LEAHY leaves a beautiful red cock- er spaniel. JACKIE MORRIS leaves all of her dramatic ability to Mary Galuzzi. MARION JOHNSON bequeaths a new 1947 Studebaker so that her successor can have one all her own. ANN BOARDMAN leaves a box of face powder to the Carlsons so they will be able to cover up those becoming blushes. MARILYN McCORMICK leaves one pair of sneakers, well-worn and broken in from her long early-morning hikes. MARY CUNNINGHAM leaves the train be- tween Watertown and Boston. MARY DAVIS leaves, hoping there ' ll be a telephone to make her feel at home in her new apartment. NANCY CASEY leaves a book entitled, How to Write Shorthand in Six Easy Lessons. DOLORES CASTONGUAY leaves for her job as the first woman vocalist with the King Cole Trio. ELAINE PEARLMAN leaves the season ticket which admits her to all Red Sox games as long as Ted Williams is on the team. BETTE HARLOW leaves a book filled with her tales of the night before. DOT McAVOY leaves her typewriter and all her books, reluctantly. MARYLIN TRUELL leaves for wedding bells and orange blossoms. MYRTLE TEBEAU leaves an air-condition- ing unit for any dorm student whose roommate will not have the window open. CLEO-ANN KEIRSTEAD leaves her aspira- tion to honorary membership in the American Medical Association to Patricia Bowman. MARY ILACQUA leaves her unruffled man- ner and gentle voice to Claire Byrne. PHYLLIS SHEA leaves to any Junior, who may be interested, her enthusiastic spirit for basketball. JACKIE RYAN bequeaths to Dorothy Mont- gomery a substantial wardrobe and many mis- cellaneous items of clothing. MARVIS POLAKEWICH leaves a hetero- geneous heritage: to anyone who wishes to ac- quire a corrugated brow, her financial worries and executive duties; and to those who have a penchant for declamation, a strong determina- tion to uphold the opposite side. MIMI SANCEAU leaves her French accent to anyone who can make it sound as enchanting as she does. BARBARA SMITH wills to the Fisher School smoker, her Rogues Art Gallery. FLORINE ROBBINS leaves her conscien- tious ability to Norma Clay. RACHEL LEGARE bequeaths her calm, se- rene manner to Priscilla Scribner, so that she won ' t be a nervous wreck by this time next year. ALMEDA ZULA gives her Voice to any returning girls who will live on the fourth floor of Sarah Mortimer, just to keep up the name. EIGHTH: All the rest and residue of our property and esteemed best wishes not hereto- fore mentioned we bequeath and devise to the rest of the Junior Class not heretofore men- tioned. This also includes the honor of becom- ing Seniors. NINTH: We hereby appoint Richard as sole executor of this Will and Testament, thus revoking all other instruments drawn by us, and in witness thereof, we hereto set our hand and seal, this thirteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred forty- seven. SENIOR CLASS OF 1947 Virginia Yankee, Scribe Ellen Tanner Helen Frazer Jacqueline Morris Witnesses: O. Migosh B. 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