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

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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

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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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BEVERLY ELIZABETPI BRUCE ‘Bev” Intramural basketball (2, 3, 4); Class Vice President (2, 3, 4); Sophomore Dance Committee (3); Senior Play Committee (4); Year Book Committee (4); “Nautical Marietta” (4); Drill Corps (2, 3): Glee Club (4); Alpha Beta Pi (2, 3, V ' ice President 4); Dramatic Club (2, 3): Student Council (2, 4); Guidance Council (2, 3, 4). “Bev is one of our finest classmates. Because of her generous cooperation and good work, she has taken part in many extra¬ curricular activities. “Bev’s” genial respect for everyone has made her well liked while in high school. ROBERT PAUL BULMAN “Bob” Gregg Progress Pin; Baseball (2); Guidance Council (Secretary 3): Dramatic Club (4). “Bob” is a quiet boy with a pleasing personality and a cheerful smile. No school function would seem complete without “Bob’s” presence. His main hobby is his recordings, and he may be seen often at Deland’s. JOHN BUNK Homer” John has been oiie of the stand-bys of the Cabinet Shop for three years, and with his pal Mike” has had many a good time. Outside of school he spends most of his time at North Parish with the “gang.” Whenever there has been fun, John has been in on it, but he hasn’t wasted time in classes either. WALTER HENRY liURNHAM “Proissor” Walter is one of our rather quiet Seniors. Although he has never participated in extra-curricular activities, we are informed that he has other outside activities. Waltei during his career at G. H. .S., has devoted most of his time to his school work. EDWARD W. BURNISKE “Ed” Commercial Club (3, 4). “Ed” is the boy we can always see rushing one of the girls in Room 15. He has never participated in many school affairs, how¬ ever, but has a number of outsiile activities. Ed” has a captivat¬ ing personality that will carry him far after G. H. S. days are past. JIORDTHY MARGARET BURNS “Dotty” Pro Merito; Gregg Progress Pin; Gregg Theory Certificate; Gregg 60, 80, 100, and 120 Certificates; 40, 50, and 60 Medals in type¬ writing; Intramural basketball (2, 3); Winter Concert (2); Glee Club (3, 4); Art Club (4). “Dotty” is that friendly lass from Room 15, the one with all the speed. During her high school career, her winning personality and sense of humor have won many friends for her. She never fails to greet you with a cheery smile and a glad “hi.” We know “Dotty” will never be lacking in friends. ELIZABETH CLAIRE CAHILL “Claire” Campus Capers (3); Hearts of Campus” (3); New England and State Music Festivals (2, 3); Band (2, 3); Alpha Beta Pi (4). Who doesn’t know Claire? Her pleasing smile and good humor make her a well-known figure in G. H. S. We will all miss her freijnent qnijis and vivid blush after graduation. RICHARD ANDREW CARSON “Dick” Printers ' Guild (2, 3). If you ever heard a loud laugh ringing through the Print Shop, it was probably Dick showing his appreciation of some liumorous happening. His ability to see the funny side of life, even when the going is tough, has kept his spirits up and has helped greatly in his work.