Holyoke High School - Annual Yearbook (Holyoke, MA)

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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.

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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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GERTRUDE H. CARROLL Trudy entered Holyoke High from Highland Junior High School. She has been an enthusiastic member of the Rooters' Club, Dramatic Club, and the A Cappella Choir. Trudy is an energetic and proficient athlete. She belongs to the swimming, basketball, and volley ball teams. Outside of school, Trudy spends many hours skating and skiing. Trudy, with her pleasant disposition, will make an excellent nurse. Her-air, her manners, all who see ' admire. ELEANOR R. CASEY Ellie, who came to Holyoke High from the Highland Junior High School .spends most of her leisure time during the winter in skiing. 'In addition to skiing she enjoys knitting. Ellie has been active in the Rooters' Club since she entered Holyoke High. She also belonged to the Dramatic Club and was on the Herald during her Sophomore year. After graduation Elie plans to go to college. Quiet but of high ideals. DONALD L. CAULEY Who's in the center of that circle? Of course it's Bo.oter and who wouldn't be with such ready smile and such sparkling witticisms? Between the ages of 12 - 15 Booter spent five hours most every day at Highland Junior High School. He was a member of both the football and baseball teams. I like, men who have a future, and women who have a past. EDWARD M. CAULEY Edder is an H. B. Lawrence alumnus. Besides being one of Coach William Sullivan's closest friends and advisors, Ed is a part owner of Gallup's clothing store. He swims, plays basketball, and baseball. Edder intends to see the world, via the U. S. Navy, after graduation. A gentleman makes no noise. 7 WILLIAM E. CAULEY Meet our master of the ivories! Bill is a graduate of Joseph Metcalf Junior High School and after June 1946 will be a graduate of Holyoke High. He keeps his torso athletic by playing basketball and baseball for Holyoke High. Although his future is undecided, his quiet alert mind will serve him to good' advantage in whatever field of endeavor' he embarks. He'l1 play a small game rather thanf stand out. MARGARET A. CAVANAUGH She has a pleasing personality, and excellent school spirit. We call her Peggy . She came to Holyoke High from New Haven High School and has been very active in school affairs. She was a capable supporter of the Dramatic Club and of the Rooters' Club. She was also on the Yearbook Staff. In her spare time she enjoys ice-skating and dancing. Her hobby is knitting. Peggy intends to enter nursing after graduation. Very good-heartecl,generous, and kind, A truer friend you'll never find. ROSEMARY A. CHESKY Rosie, who came to H.H.S. from Metcalf Junior High School, has been an active member ofthe Rooters' Club during the three years she has been with us. Dancing, knitting, and swim- ming are her favorite pastimes. After graduation Rosemary plans to be a stenographer. She is known and liked by all. GEORGE J. CHIVAS George is a quiet, likeable boylfrom Morgan Junior High School. He is en- rolled in the Commercial Course. l-Ie enjoys all sports, his favorites being football, baseball, and hockey. George has been an outstanding member of the A Cappella Choir for three years. H He who sings put to flight his cares.