Holyoke High School - Annual Yearbook (Holyoke, MA)

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JOHN M. BOGEL The youngest H.H.S. senior to gradu- ate in five years. Boge is Just over 16 years old. He came to Holyoke,High from Mater Dolorosa. After graduation, he plans to attend St. John's Military Prep School. His formula for a well- rounded life is- some sports, some studying and ? fthe fairer sexj. It is better to be faithful than famous. MICHAEL J. BOLKO One of the very popular boys of the Senior Class, Mickey is our Class Treasurer. He is a member of the Stu- dent Council, besides being one of the sparkplugs of the Holyoke High basketball quintet. An alumnus of Mater Dolorosa, Mike plans to attend a preparatory school after graduating. 'So much one man can do. STANLEY J. BORONSKI Porky is one of those young chaps who prove It's quality not quantity . It is without a doubt his frank and good-natured character which have won him everyone's friendship. He is cer- tainly a peach of a fellow. Porky is a graduate of Mater Dolorosa. His hobby is stamp collecting but he is also greatly interested in football, baseball, and basketball. Like two single gentlemen rolled into one. JOHN BOYD John, an alumnus of Highland Junior High School, is a member of the band and the orchestra. His favorite sports are basketball, baseball. and swimming. and his hobby is collecting records. John has hundreds of followers and is perhaps the most famous personage at H.H.S., due to the immense publicity given to him last year. John intends to enter the Juilliard School of Music. Beat Boyd. BERTHA M. BRACKMAN H-O-L-Y-0-K-E! canbe heard from Bitsy's megaphone at every game. This populancheerleader was the Vice-President of our sophomore class. A graduate of the H. B. Lawrence Junior High, while in high school she has been a member of the Student Council Cabinet. Business School will take up the next few years of Bertha's future. When Bitsy isn't working at her many tasks, she enjoys dancing, skating. and knitting. Always ready, always there, always willing to do her share. HARRIET L. BRASSILL This Highland Junior High graduate will become a very precise and efficient bookkeeper. After school hours Har can often be found at one of the local bowling alleys, for bowling is her favorite sport. She is a vivacious member of the Rooters' Club. As welcome as the flowers in May. MARJORIE I. BRAZIER Bunny's magnetic personality as a secretary will attract much business for her future employer. This graduate of Morgan Junior High has been a member of the Rooters' Club. Marjorie's after school hours are spent tripping the light fantastic. There is honesty and good fellow- ship in thee. JAMES P. BRESNAHAN Did you ever come home with the milkman? Here is one who wouldn't mind another passenger. They say all plump people are jovial and light- hearted: Bres is no exception. He came to Holyoke High from Highland. f'Bres's pet hobby is tickling the ivories, - The happy man is he that knows the world and cares not for it.

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LILLIAN BELL After school hours, Lil can either be found ice-skating or watching the movies. She is an alumna of the H. B. Lawrence Junior School. While at H.H.S. she has been an active member of the Rooters' Club. Lil plans to travel cross-country as an Air-Line hostess. Ever loyal and ever true, to the task she has to do. CLAIRE M. BENOIT The H. B. Lawrence Junior High is Si Claire's alma mater. Going to the movies and dancing afford her with many pleasant hours. After graduation she plans to be a switchboard operator. A helping hand she is ready to lend to anyone, especially a friend. BETTY B. BERMAN One of the most outstanding class athletes, Red , was graduated from the joseph Metcalf Junior High. Among the many sports she has been interested in are basketball, softball, and volley ball. Skating, dancing. and swimming are her pet pastimes. Her plans for the future are centered around college. Witty, jolly, and carefree, always as happy as can be. BRIAN P. BERTRAND Meet Bert an all-round good scout. He came to H.H.S. from Blessed Sacrament. Hunting, swimming, ski- ing, and skating occupy most of his time, but the Technical College Course takes up the rest of his waking hours. We'1l wager that many a fair damsel's heart has beat faster after one glimpse of his handsome countenance. Huntsman rest! thy chase is done. JANE E. BIEDRON Janie will be one of the most popular nurses at the Providence Hospital. She came to us from Mater Dolorosa. At high school she has been a member of the Rooters' Club. Danc- ing, swimming. and horseback riding afford her many enjoyable hours. Enthusiasm always starts in the race, but perseverance always wins it. DOROTHY L. BINEAU If Debbie takes care of your books, they'll always be in black and never in the red. This future bookkeeper was a member of the Rooters' Club. Perpetual Help School is her Alma Mater and her favorite pastimes are swimming, skating, dancing, knitting, and reading. The way to gain a friend is to be one. RUTH M, BLAIR A graduate from the H. B. Lawrence School, modern-minded Tony is look- ing forward to the future. Interested in the held of navigation, she plans to be- come an Air Line Hostess. She parti- cipated in many school activities: The Rooters' Club, Basketball, Softball, Volley ball, the swimming teams, and the Dramatic Club. In all kinds of sports, she knows no defeat. ' LORRA INE M. BLANCHETTE This classmate of ours was graduated from the Immaculate Conception Junior High. Upon entering H.H.S. in her Junior year, Lorraine became a devoted member of the Rooters' Club. Her leisure time is often occupied with dancing and swimming. After gradu- ation Lorraine hopes to attend busi- ness school. May her every desire be fulfilled.

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JAMES W. BRYDEN Happy is a graduate of H. B. Lawrence Junior High School. He plays football and baseball, besides being a member of the Holyoke High basket- ball squad. Hap is a name that tits this perpetually smiling individual to a T . He expects to enter the Armed Services after graduation. How long is it going to take the Army to wipe that grin off your face, Happy? Is everybody happy? JOHN A. BUCKLEY Buck entered H.H.S. from Joseph Metcalf Junior High School. He in- cludes among his activities' horseback riding, archery, and reading. John, a member of the Science Club and Year- book Stafi, is an excellent student enrolled in the Technical College Course. Despite this curriculum, Buck has found time to make himself a host of friends. John has shown a decided interest in the Science branches and he plans to follow this up by entering the Westerp Mass. School of Pharmacy after graduation. He mixed reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth. JAMES H. BYRNES Jim is one half of the famous Byrnes and Byrnes combination. He is enrolled in the General Course and is a member of the Lunchroom Com- mittee. An athlete of no mean merit. Jim lists baseball, basketball, and swimming as his favorite sports. He is not yet certain as to his post-graduation plans. For one of us was born a twin. JOHN W. BYRNES From Lawrence School came the Byrnes brothers. Here is one half of them - Johnny. Selling lunchroom tickets contributed to his popularity. Who wouldn't be popular with a job like that? He plays all the major sports but excels in basketball. Yes, we shall all remember Johnny. I am 'not of that feather to shake off My friend when he must need me. JOSEPH CACCAPAGLIA Caccie is a graduate of Lawrence Junior High School. He is taking a General Course, is a member of the Lunchroom Committee, and is the Student Council Representative from 208. Joe expects to give Uncle Sam a break by entering the Army after he receives his diploma. O, it is excellent to have a giant's strength, ALFRED W. CANOVA While a student at H.H.S. Al participated in football, even though he was taking the College Course. After a long period of football practice, Al would go home and studyg as a result. time has played good football. Highland School is proud to claim him as an alumnus, but H.H.S. will be even prouder because of the enviable record he has made here. I would be friend with you and have your love. JOHN A. CARDUFF Jack is a Joseph Metcalf graduate. He enjoys all sports,.but football and baseball are his favorites. Jack is an alumnus of the Ridgewood Spa School of Fine Arts. He hopes to attend a prep school next year. i Take-it-easy and live-long are twins. ALBERTA M. CAREY Future hotel owners, beware of Dee- Dee ! She will take your soap, for she's the girl who collects bars of soap from different hotels. What, no towels, Alberta? An alumna of Highland Junior High, she played basketball as a Junior. This member of the Rooters' Club enjoys skating. Dee-Dee wishes to become a woman in white. A merry glance, a dimple shy.