Greenfield High School - Evergreen / Exponent Yearbook (Greenfield, MA)

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THOMAS JOSEPH BELTON, JR. “ Tommy” Intramural basketball (2, 3, 4); Intramural baseball (3); “Cock Robin” (4); Science Club (2, 3); Glee Club (4); Hi-Y (4). Tommy” will be remembered for his excellent portrayal of John Jessup in Who Killed Cock Robin.” His interests are many and varied; he likes athletics and is an enthusiastic member of the Glee Club. Tommy has a certain “way” about him that makes him popular with everyone. He is rather quiet in school, but just wait until he’s outside! MARY ELIZABETH BERGERON ‘■Mary” Pro Merito (3, 4); Year Book Staff (4); Class Secretary (2, 3, 4); Guidance Council (3, 4); Sophomore Reception (3); Alpha Beta Pi (3, 4 Secretary). Who doesn’t know good-natured Mary? She is a very cheerful irl and one of the best students in the Class of 1938. We know she as many social activities besides her school extras. As a class officer she has done excellent work. She is a very popular girl and is a most dependable friend of all who know her. BENJAMIN BLUM “ Ben” Tennis (2); Exponent (2). If you wish to lose an argument, try having one with Ben.” He can produce more evidence for his side than you ever thought existed. He’s just as zealous, too, in preparing himself for his future, so watch out. STANLEY WALTER BONCEK ‘‘Stash Hockey (4). When you see Stash” look for his friend Eddie. The two make a grand combination, especially when it comes to having a good time. Stash” is noted for his strong voice and his ability to use it in an argument. LOUISE MAY BALL “Red” Intramural basketball (2). Louise is a quiet and friendly red-head. She is interested in vocational work. Gladys Woodard and Mabel Gardner are her constant companions. Louise hasn ' t been very active in school activities, but we are told she has lots of outside interests. Best of luck, “Red.” LOUIS BATINSKI “Louie” Football (2, 3, 4); Track (3, 4); Hockey (4); Intramural basketball (4). “Louie” is another one of our outstanding athletes hailing from the West End. The football squad surely will miss his magnificent tackling and defense work next year. “Louie” has not taken part in any club activities as all his time is devoted to sports. He plans to attend some college and we know he will make good. SOPHIE BATINSKI “Batty” Pro Merito; Intramural basketball (3); Commercial Club (4). Batty” Batinski, and is she an athlete! Just ask someone in her Gym classes to tell you about the power she puts behind her kicks and hits. “Batty” hasn ' t taken much interest in school activities and some people may have the impression that she’s a quiet girl, but you wouldn’t know her once she gets started. Sophie is quite a brilliant commercial student, and her name is always on the Honor Roll. HENRY CARROLL BECKLO “Hennie” Football (2); Basketball (2, 3, 4); Baseball (3); Guidance Council (2); Class Marshal (4). Hennie” is a boy of great activity, whether in sports or in school corridors. He is of the jolly, happy-go-lucky type that we seldom see. He is the pinkslip fiend of our class, and if he didn’t get a pinkslip almost every day, he’d probably faint. All in all, he’s a swell boy. Seventeen

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GEORGE FRANCIS BABITS “Babi” Pro Merito (4); Football (3, 4); Hockey (2, 4); Intramural basketball (2, 3); Sophomore Reception Committee (3); Dance Committee (4); “Cock-Robin” (4); “A Bargain’s a Bargain (4); “Campus Capers” (4); Alpha Beta Pi Amateur Show (4); Hi-Y (4); Guidance Council (3); Student Council (4). George has been very active during his high school career in both athletics and dramatics. He can always be seen with a certain blonde. His plans are still indefinite but he will certainly have happiness and success. CAROLYN GIBBS BAILEY “Carli e” Intramural basketball (1, 2); “Co-ed ' s Night Out (3); “Campus Capers” (4); Winter Concert (2); Delta Sigma Rho (3, 4); Glee Club (2, 3 Librarian, 4 Secretary). “Carlie is an energetic and talented musician, being an accomp¬ lished pianist. She is quiet but a great deal of fun, and has a wide circle of friends. DAVID JASON BAKER Dave” Football (4); Hi-y (4); Commercial Club (4). “Dave’ is a big husky fellow with a wide smile for everyone. He can always be seen with George Caron. His chief interest seems to be centered at Northfield. We don’t know his plans, but he will be happy. EM I LIE SMITH BAKER Emilie” Alpha Beta Pi (3. 4). Emilie is a very quiet person, but her best friends know her to be a good sport She has not been very active in high school but has won many friends with her gentle manner. A member of the Bingville gang, she has had many good times. She is planning to be a music teacher. Good luck, Emilie. ISAAC MELVIN ABRAHAMSON Mel” Intramural basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); Home Room Collector (3): Sophomore Reception Committee (3); “A Bargain’s a Bargain” (4); “Campus Capers” (4); Winter Concert (4); Boys ' Glee Club (4); Orchestra (1). Melvin is one of our Seniors who has taken up acting. During his high school career his happy manner and witty quips have made many friends for him. We know that he will continue to make friends next year at Mass. State. MARTHA LOUISE ALGER Mart” O. G. A. Certificate (4); Intramural basketball (1,2,3 Manager, 4); Tennis (1. 2, 3, 4). “Mart” is that red-head who excels in every sport. She has won many tennis matches, and she is also a good scholar. We don’t know what plans “Mart” has for the future, but her initi¬ ative should carry her far. CLINTON WRIGHT ALLEN Bud” Pro Merito (4); Intramural basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); Tennis (3); Guidance Council (2); Home Room Collector (2); Sophomore Reception Committee (3); Winter Concert (2, 3, 4); “Campus Capers” (4); Band (2. 3, 4); Assembly Orchestra (2, 3,4); Orches¬ tra (2, 3, 4); Boys’ Glee Club (4); Silver G (4). “Bud” has been very interested in music during his stay in high school. He is also an accomplished dancer. He, along with Abrahamson and Rabits, has provided many lively minutes during class. Good luck to you. “Bud,” wherever you go. JOHN ARTHUR ALLEN Jack” Baseball (2, 3, 4); Football (1, 2); Intramural basketball (4). “Jack’s great interest has been baseball and he is known to all for his fairness and fair play. His closest friends have been the boys in the Vocational course, especially the Machine Shop of which “Jack” has proved himself a valuable member. Sixteen

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NINA MARGARET ELLEN BRITTON “Nina Gregg Progress Pin; Theory Certificate; Intramural Basketball (2); Exponent (4); Year Book Staff (4). Nina is always in a calm, cool, and collected frame of mind. She is so quiet that you would hardly know she is present, but she is full of surprises. On the basketball floor her steadiness shows results when she shoots for baskets. Nina’s plans for the future are indefinite, but with her nonchalant manner and person¬ ality, she is sure to get along under any circumstances. HELEN MEEHAN BROUGHAN “Helen” Gregg Progress Pin. Helen is the girl you see rushing in just about on time each morning. She hasn’t spent much time in extra-curricular activi¬ ties, but she has gained many friends with her winning smile and bright blue Irish eyes And you know that “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” everyone feels happy. Helen has not decided what she wants to do after graduation, but with her soft voice and friendly disposition she should succeed anywhere. DONALD FRANK BROWN “Don Football (2, 3); Baseball (2, 3); Intramural basketball (4). Donald is one of the boys from Riverside, and in his own quiet way has made his mark in the Vocational Course, especially in Cabinet Shop. With his interest centering in sports he has made himself 3 valued member of many of the G. H. S. teams. HENRY RONALD BRUNELLE “Frenchie” Although school activities have not occupied “Frenchie’s” time, he has become popular with the hoys in the Vocational Department. He lives on Lampblack Road and enjoys the out¬ door sports of hunting and fishing. “Frenchie” is a short fellow but manages to get the “cream of the crop.” He has a secret admiration for Jeanette, hut other girls do not bother him. His days in G. H. S. have been worthwhile and will See him to the top. HELEN LOUISE BONK “Bonkie” Pro Merito (3, 4 Vice-President); Theory Certificate; Penman ship Pin; 60-80 Certificates; Intramural basketball (2, 3); Second team (2); Varsity (3); Year Book Staff (4); Guidance Council (2 President, 3, 4); Junior Dance Committee; Art Club (4); S.A.S. Collector ( 2 ); Senior Play L T sher (4). A happy girl with a winning smile and a cheerful personality is “Bonkie.” She is always accompanied by a host of friends. ' She is an excellent student but always has time for fun. “Bonkie” is rather interested in hairdressing. It seems to us that she would do very well in the secretarial field, too. Best of luck to her in any position. GEORGE KENNETH BOUTWELL “Ken “Ken” has been inactive in school affairs, but his preoccupied mien might indicate an observing interest elsewhere. He is one of those people who are not often heard in school. Who knows what he’s like with “the gang”? He seems to be interested in science. “Ken” is always willing to cooperate and as a result has won many friends in his high school career. PAULINE LENEITA BRIGGS “ Pickles Gregg Progress Pin; Intramural Basketball (2, 3, 4); Tennis (2, 3, 4); Soccer (2); Guidance Council ( 2 ); Campus Capers” (4); Archery Club ( 2 ); Art Club (4); Glee Club (2); Cheer Leader (4). “Pickles” is that small vivacious girl with the sparkling brown eyes whom we remember for her valiant efforts trying to make us yell during cheering practice and at the games. She is also popular on the dance floor doing the Big Apple” with the rest bf the “gang.” Even though she takes part in many social activities in school she finds time for “Bill” and her many other friends. Petite “Pickles” plans to be a hairdresser in the near future. ALTHEA IRENE BRIGHAM “Al Gregg Progress Pin; Theory Certificate. “Al” has been active in commercial work and hopes some day to be someone’s secretary. We hope she succeeds! She pals around with “Burkie” and often can be seen after school waiting for the bus. Working silently and diligently, she never leaves a task undone. “Al” has a pleasing personality and is liked by all, and with her many friends to spur her on she’ll he a great success. Eighteen