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

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PAUI. HOWARD BOURBEAU “Double Trouble” Dramatic Clul) (2, 3): Guidance Council (4); Football Dance Committee (4); Football Emblem Committee (4). Double Trouble is the nickname Paul picked as his favorite moniker: why, we certainly don’t know. However, we do know he makes a hit with all his friends and teachers with few exceptions. I’aul certainly knows how to get out of tight spots only to be right back where he started. Paul ' s special techniciue is picking good- looking girls. HELEN ELLEN BOYD “Helen” Intramural basketball (3). Helen is one of the less active members of our class. Her friendly manner has won her many friends. .She wishes to be a nurse, and we feel sure that success will be with her in this field. RK ' HARD FRANKLIN BRAFF “Dick” Dick is one of those (|uiet chaps who always seem to burn the midnight oil. He has studied very industriously and to those who know him, is an unassuming, friendly person. Ifis efforts will lirobably bring him wealth and success. OLD A J’ALMA JiRESCIANO “Olgn” Glee Club (3. 4): Art Club (3. 4): Hearts of Campus’’ (31: Nautical .Marietta (4); New Kiiglaml and State Music Festivals (3). This happy, dark-haired Senior has been (luite active in the Glee Club. Wherever she is, there is a group around her, and we all know it is because of her charm and pep. She has never lacked any friends, and she has made a great many more in her high school career. ELLWYN CARLTON BOGUE “Elmer” Intramural basketball (3, 4). “Elmer” is one fellow tbe Machine Shop will miss because of his helpfulness to all. We hear that he is very much a ladies’ man and has many friends among the weaker sex. MARJORIE LOIS BOLTON “Margie” Pro Merito; Exponent (3); Intramural basketball (4); Tennis ‘ournament (i); Class Secretary (4); Sophomore Reception C ' om- mittee (3); Senior Play Committee (4): Football Dance Committee (4); Year Book Committee (Photograph Editor 4); “Xautical Marietta” (4); Spring Concert (4); Delta Sigma Rho (2); Alpha Beta Pi (3, Secretary 4); Dramatic Club (2, Secretary 3); Student Council (3, Secretary 4); Guidance Council (3, .Secretary 4); Glee Club (4): Silver G (3, 4); Cheer Leader (4); Cap and Gown Com¬ mittee (4): Commencement Usher (3). “Margie” is that cute and popular cheer leader who finds time for many activities. However, her extra-curricular affairs have not prevented her from being an honor student. She seems to have a monopoly on club offices, that of secretary being her specialty. .Margie’s” pep, ambition, and personality have made her a valu¬ able member of the Class of ’40. STELLA ANNA BONK “Bonkie” Pro Merito; Commercial Club (President 3, 4); Art Club (4); Intramural basketball (2); Year- Book Committee (4); Gregg Theory Certificate: Gregg Progress Pin; Filing Certificate; Gregg 60 Pin and Certificate; 40 Typewriting Pin (4). “Bonkie” is a dark-eyed lass who is always the life of the party. She has achieved much in the Commercial Course where she has a host of friends. “Bonkie” has led the Commercial Club through two years of success and may she have the best for the future in whatever she undertakes. ELDORA RITA BOUCHER “Rcc” Gregg Progress Pin (4); Gregg 60, 80 Certificates (4); Com¬ mercial Club (4). Although Rita came to G. H. S. in her Senior year, she has made a place for herself in the social and scholastic activities of the school. .She is alert and efficient in her studies, and very bril¬ liant at writing poems. She is ever ready to help and, therefore, makes friends with many. ■JO

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JUNE ELLA BITTERS “Buony” Delta Sigma Rlio (2, 3. 4); Dramatic Club (2, 3, 4); Glee Club (3) ; Art Club (4); Hearts of Campus” (3); “June Mad” (4). Where there are friends you will find personality and where there is personality you will find June. She always has a witty remark for the other person, and knows how to make friends. June has proved herself capable in dramatics. EDWARD WIIJTAM BITZER Eddie” Exponent (4); Cheer Leader (4); Sophomore Reception Com¬ mittee (3); Year Book Committee (4); Football Dance Committee (4) : “Bachelor Born” (4); “June Mad” (4); Dramatic Club (2, 3, 4); Decoration Committee, Graduation (3). During his three years at G. H. S. “Eddie” has made many friends, and as one of our cheer leaders he has been “tops.” Many a dull class has been enlivened by the clever pranks of “Eddie” and his pals. Our best wishes go with you, “Eddie.” WARREX EDWARD BLANCHARD Clmckie” Intramural basketball (2, 3, 4); Basketball (1); Sophomore Reception Committee (3); Alpha Beta Pi Amateur Show (2); “Campus Capers” (3); Dramatic Club (Secretary 3); Guidance Council (2). Warren is one of the members of the school who always sup¬ ported every extra-curricular activity. He has been seen at every play, dance, or game. Warren has, indeed, done his part in this school. DUANE BLANCHARD BLISS Slop” Intramural basketball (2, 3. 4); Basketball (2, Manager 4): Sophomore Dance Committee (3); Senior Play Stage Crew (4); Dramatic Club (4). Duane is one of those boys who at times look a little cross, but really possess a fine sense of humor. His willingness to give a helping hand will bring him the success of which he is so highly deserving. LEONA ROSALIE BEAULAC “Lee” Dramatic Club (2, 3); Commercial Club (3, 4); Glee Club (3, 4); Alpha Beta Pi (4); Silver G (4); Twentieth Century Typewriting Pin (3, 4); Exponent (4); Year Book Committee (4); Intramural basketball (2. 3. 4); Intramural tennis (3). “Lee” is one of those girls who can always be depended on. We are sure that she will succeed in whatever she undertakes because of her pleasing personality and steadfastness. ROBERT SEYMOUR BERNSTEIN “Bob” ' ear Rook Committee (4); “Bachelor Born” (4); Publicity Committee, “June Mad” (4); Glee Club (2); Hi-Y Dance Committee (4); Dramatic Club (2, 3, 4); Hi-Y (4); Cap and Gown Committee (4). “Bob’s” pleasing personality and genuine friendliness have gained many loyal friends for him. We will always remember him for the unexpected talent he displayed in “Bachelor Born.” We feel certain that the future spells “Success” for “Bob” in his chosen vocation. DORIS ALICE BERRY “Dons” Drill Corps (2); Glee Club (2); “Campus Capers” (2). “Doris” has been quiet in her three years at G. H. S. Although she hasn ' t taken an active part in school affairs, she has many friends. Her plans for the future are undecided but whatever she chooses, the Class of ’40 wish her the best of luck. ELIZABETH EYA BETSOLD “Betty” Commercial Club (4). “Betty” came to Greenfield High from Smith Academy in Hat¬ field where she was in many clubs as well as on the varsity basket¬ ball team. For the short time she has been here, she will leave a pleasant memory to all those who have come in contact with her. . 19 •

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KENNETH CARSON BRIGHTMAN “Ken” Intramural basketball (2, 3, 4); Baseball (2, 3, 4); Hi-Y Dance Committee (3, 4); Hi-Y (3, 4); Guidance Council (4). “Ken” has a technique of making friends which is envied by all. Yhen he makes a friend, he has one w ' ho lasts forever. “Ken” is a genial and friendly companion liked by everyone who knows him. RONALD OLD ER GEORGE BRISSETTE “Bottle” Football (2, 3, 4): Basketball (2, 3); Track (2, 3, 4); Basketball (2, 3): Dramatic Club (3). “Bottle” is that short but active athlete who has done so much for G. 11. S. on the gridiron. But don’t let this lad ' s height foo! you, for he is small but mighty, as well as bubbling over with spirit and fun. He is also a born “jitterbug,” and wherever you see him, he is surrounded by his many friends. WINIFRED DIANNA MARY BRLSSETTE “Winnie” Glee Club (2); Alpha Beta Pi Amateur Show (4). “Winnie” is a friendly member of the Vocational Course. She is usually seen with a group of friends and is well known ami liked by many. Although she hasn’t been in very many extra-curricular activities she has plenty of outside interests, mainly roller skating. ROBERT ARNOLD BROCKLESBY “Bob” Pro Merito (3, President 4); Guidance Council (3,4); Dramatic Club (2, 3, President 4); Commercial Club (2, 3); Year Book Com¬ mittee (4): “Bachelor Born” (4); “June Mad” (4); Sophomore Prom Committee (3); Gregg Shorthand Progress Pin; Gregg Theory Cer¬ tificate; Gregg 60, 80 Certificates; Typing Pin (4); Hi-Y (4); Decora¬ tion Committee, Graduation (3). This young fellow, who is always busy, never lets time pass by at his e.xpense. Music is “Bob’s” main attraction, but he is very good at dramatics as well as everything he does. We hope that in years to come we shall be able to hear “Bob,” his piano, and his orchestra broadcasting from some well-known New York hotel. We’ll all be waiting. GEORGE BARD BROOKS American Legion Oratorical Contest (4); Glee Club (3, 4); Intramural basketball (3); Hearts of the Campus” (3); Nautical Marietta” (4J. George, with his ever ready smile and friendly personality, has many friends. He has a talent for speaking and is always ready to help with new ideas. George will reach his goal. BASIL CARLETON BROWN “Brownie” Intramural basketball (2); Track Manager (2); Printers’ Guild ( 2 ). “You can’t keep a good man down” is Brownie’s” theory, and no matter how many tinies the teachers have tried, his personality has put him across again. He works at the Lawler Theatre, but especially enjoys going to the movies on his day oflf. .JAMES STEPHEN BROWN “Jim my” Intramural basketball (2,3); Baseball (3,4); Guidance Council, (2. 3); .Student Council (2. 3); Hi-Y (3, Secretary 4j. “Jimmy” is one of those l)oys who can fit in anywhere and show himself as the gentleman he is. He is well liked and can usually be found with the gang. MILTON COBURN BROWN “Dimples” “Hearts of the Campus” (3); Bachelor Born” (4); “June Mad (4); Nautical Marietta” (4); Boys’ Glee Club (3, 4); Dramatic Club (4). One glance at Milton ' s extra-curricular activities shows that he has often been seen on the stage of G. H. S. He seems to have kept his talent hidden until this year when he surprised most of us. He will long be remembered for his fine acting as the director in Bachelor Born.” With his dramatic and musical ability, Milton will go far. 21