Lawrence High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Lawrence, MA)

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r I RITA C. AVALLONE Date of Birth: November 17, 1930 Grammar School: John R. Rollins Course: College Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Art and Music Comment: Member of the Speakers’ Club and French Club. Her sweet ways and loving smile are known to all who know her. This explains Rita in a few words. GRACE GLORIA BAGDOIAN Nickname: Gracie Date of Birth: October 29, 1930 Grammar School: Alexander B. Bruce Course: College Ambition: Doctor Hobby: Reading, Ice Skating and Swimming Comment: Speakers’ Club, Math Club, Bowling Club. Grace is a high honor student with a great deal of determination which will help her fill her ambition. JOHN O. BAGDOIAN Nickname: “Johnny” Date of Birth: October 29, 1930 Grammar School: Alexander B. Bruce Course: College Ambition: To be a professional man Hobby: Working, Movies, Sports Comment: Johnny is a well liked boy in the Class of “48” and certainly is a friend to all. JOAN M. BALEZENTES Nickname: “Joanie” Date of Birth: September 8, 1931 Grammar School: St. Laurence O’Toole Course: College Ambition: To be successful in whatever I do. Hobby: Ice Skating, Swimming, Collecting Records Comment: Cheerleader, 4; Math Club, 3, 4; Glee Club, 4; Bowling League, 4; Year Book Committee. Joan, one of our most popular girls, has done an exceptionally good job as head cheerleader. Her energy and enter¬ prise will always make her a leader. CARMELO A. BARBAGALLO Nickname: Mello Date of Birth: December 29, 1928 Grammar School: John R. Rollins Course: College and General Ambition: Radio Technician Hobby: Record Collector and Art Comment: Mello is the Frankie Lane of Lawrence High. With that million dollar smile, his swell sense of humor, and that curly head of hair, it’s no wonder his pals call him“Shine!” 12

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JOSEPHINE E. AMBRA Nickname: Jo” Date of birth, April 26, 1931 Grammar School: Holy Rosary Course: General Course Ambition: Fashion Designer Hobby: Dancing, Reading, Swimming Comment: “Jo” is a popular member of our class. She participates in many social activities. We feel sure that she will make a good fashion designer. JOHN ANNAIAN Nickname: Onions Date of birth: August 26, 1930 Grammar School: Oliver, Leahy School Course: Commercial Ambition: To own my own business Hobby: Flying, Music Comment: Orchestra 1-2-3-4. Band 3-4. John is one of our quiet boys in school, but you should get to know him outside of school. Take care of yourself, John. JOHN F. ANTANAVICH Nickname: Johnny Date of Birth: November 23, 1930 Grammar School: Emily G. Wetherbee Course: Manual Arts Ambition: Printer, Musician Hobby: Fishing, Clarinet Comment: L. H. S. Band. If you want to start a conversation with John just tell a good joke or talk about music. He is a connoisseur on jokes, and a very talented musician. CARMELINE D. AQUILINO Nickname: Carmy Date of Birth: September 7, 1930 Grammar School: John K. Tarbox Course: Business Ambition: Bookkeeper Hobby: Reading Comment: Carmy’s small size has been no hindrance to her, as big things come in small packages. Smooth sailing “Carmy.” ALFRED L. ARCIDIACONO Nickname: “Al” Date of Birth: July 3, 1931 Grammar School: Gilbert E. Hood Course: College Preparatory Course Ambition: To go to college Hobby: Collecting coins and following “Pro” baseball Comment: “Al,” or “Arcidy” as he is known to his friends, is full of fun, wit and humor. He’s always ready with a smile on his face and a sharp answer on his tongue, as we’ve found out. Try asking him some day whether Joe D. or Ted Williams is the better player and see what he says. Bet we know! 11

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JOHN J. BARRY Nickname: Barrie or Junior Date of Birth: November 3, 1930 Grammar School: John K. Tarbox Course: General Ambition: To become a Branch Manager or a Production Manager Holiby: Piano Playing and Music Comment: John hopes to be a great success, and his efforts forecast that his wish will be fulfilled. John is also a wonderful piano player and composer. JOSEPH BASHARA Nickname: “Weasel” Date of Birth: July 21, 1929 Grammar School: John K. Tarbox Course: Manual Arts .Ambition: Mechanical Drafting Hobby: Sports, Jazz Activities: Track, 1945 Comment: Once you know Joe you’ll never forget him. His personality is striking. You can never feel blue when he’s around for he spreads his happiness everywhere he goes. People will always like him for he is a wonderful person. ANNE M. BATTIATO Date of Birth: March 4, 1931 Grammar School: John Breen Course: Commercial Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Dancing, Reading Comment: Anne is a good sport about things, and will always lend a help¬ ing hand when called upon. GERALDINE E. BAUGHMAN Nickname: Gerry Date of Birth: Octobe r 22, 1930 Grammar School: John K. Tarbox Course: Business Ambition: Office Work Hobby: Swimming and Dancing Comment: Gerry is a girl with a captivating smile and a cjuiet hut optimis¬ tic manner. Your future will certainly be a bright one. FRED C. BEAL Nickname: Sonny Date of Birth: November 21, 1929 Grammar School: Gilbert E. Hood Course: Manual Arts Ambition: Airplane Mechanic Hobby: Music Comment: Fred commands attention when he sits before an audience with his electric guitar. His talented lingers produce smooth, melodious Hawaiian tunes. 13