Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1947 volume:

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY ; PF ¥ 1 ¥ i . j ty a i . ; - te PY . , tes | . 5 4 aod , 2s | 381 18002233399 ¥ 7 , a as 4 ‘ F - x Fd ; r 3 . } J : é a2 : R om ; , , eet Seventy-seventb Annual Graduation Wrerrises of the Leominster Senior Aigh School Class of nineteen-hundred and forty-seven Thurstay Loening, June 19, 1947 Municipal Building Eight o’clock AP a users oil OVERTURE: ‘‘Consecration”’ . vl ig “92S Seliger Db. S S Orchestra PROCESSIONAL: ‘‘ Festival , aan } . . . Mendelssohn GL. .H. : Orchestra INVOCATION? yy eas a Reverend Ray Evan Butterfield (Audience remains standing) FLAG SALUTE and ‘‘THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER”’ ESSAY: Youth’s Responsibility Toward the Business World Doris Demers PRESENTATION OF CLASS GIFT . . . . . George Murphy ACCEPTANCE FOR THE SCHOOL . . . . . Joan Paquette CLASS POEM: Freedom Forever .. . . . . SHlena Ciccone TWO PIANOS: ‘‘Malaguena’”’ . . Ernest Leeouna Anita Underwood and ‘Ghatlos Wh aie ESSAY: Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders . . . Rita Lehoux TWO PIANOS: ‘‘Tea for Two’’ . . Vineent Youmans Eleanor Carleton and Marg Bee Smith ESSAY: The Bell Tolls for Youth . . . . . Anita Underwood SONG: ‘‘Drums in My Heart’”’ . . . . Vineent Youmans Class of 47 Accompanist: Eleanor Carleton ESSAY: Youth and the Creative World . . . Gary H. Mansur AWARD OF PRIZES’ . °°... 4. 7. Principal Dwight 3) Dame . Mayo Prizes in Latin and in Commercial Subjects. Nixon Prizes in Chemistry and in Commercial Subjects. lass of 1928 Prize in German. Class of 1932 Prize in English. Prizes in French. Prizes in Italian given by the Italian Clubs of Leominster. Rensselaer Medal in Science and Mathematics. Becker Scholarship Key for Proficiency in Secretarial Studies. S. A. R. Medal for Excellence in U. S. History. 10. Raymond C. Comerford Citizenship Prize. 11. Lt. Fred Gordon ’39 Memorial Prize. 12. Mario Fini °42 Memorial Prize. 13. Class of 1946 Memorial Prize. 14. Lubin Prize for Service to the School. 15. Classes of 1922 and 1929 Prize in Athletics. 16. Good Citizenship Pilgrimage Medal given by the local D. A. R. (Previously Awarded) 17. DeMolay Prizes for Notable Service to the School. 18. Elks’ Prize for Unusual Service to the School. 19. Fortnightly Club Scholarship. PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS. . Honorable Mathias LaPierre Chairman of the School Committee OOH oP oon CLASS SONG Words by Anne Cohen; music by Daniel Paquette Accompanist: Hleanor Carleton RECESSIONAL: ‘‘ All Rieu? 3 . .. «=� + � Underwour L. H. S. Bch ostrs CLASS COLORS: Red and White CLASS MOTTO: ‘‘To thine own self be true.’’ Class of 1947 Girls Constance Marie Mazzaferro Donald Adams D’Onfro Meryl Elaine Anderson Margaret Theresa McGillen Emanuel David D’Onfro Rena Marie Angelini Marilyn Jeannette McGrath Eugene A. Duchesneau Viola Rita Angelini Ruth Frances Meoli Richard E. Dugan June Mildred Archibald Evelyn Mae Muir Charles Everett Fay, Jr. Barbara Mae Aubuchon Lorraine Margaret Mullan Joseph A. Federici Patricia Rita Becrelis Shirley Mae Newton Roland Norman Fluet Marie A. Bedard Margaret Dolores Nimee Richard Upjohn Foltz, Jr. Constance Theresa Bergeron Margaret Elizabeth Peck Paul E, Gale Marguerite M. Bergeron Alice Eva Perkins Nicholas J. Gorgoglione Charmayne Bonner Cecile Jeannette Perreault Winship E. Gurney Barbara Jane Brown Lucille Theresa Perreault Francis G. Hamel Faythe Olive Brown Ruth Rae Peterson Robert A. Hammare Eleanor Harriett Carleton Elaine Rachel Poirier Ralph B. Hartwell Theresa Ann Casacca Marjorie Christine Porter Malcolm Carter Healy Dolores Castriotta Doris Lucy Pothier Julian Belding Humphrey Diana Leona Chiumento Sara Ann Regan John Hurley Phyllis Lois Ciccolini Jeannette Marie Rheault Stuart LeRoy Johnson Elena Ciccone Beverly Jane Richards Albert Donald LaFond Anne Jane Cohen Dorothy Priscilla Robbins Robert John Lanza “Marilyn Joanne Cormier Elsie Louise Rugg A. G. Leon L’Ecuyer Anna Mary Cornetta Sue Claire Sanders Gerard Joseph L’Italien Gloria Ruth Crosby Margaret Smith Ralph Anthony Lolli Elizabeth Therese Crowley Gloria Crolly Spadaro Dante A. Lops Judith Dahlstrom Claire Louise Swift Norman Richard Lozier Chiara Ann Del Giudice Bette Lorraine Tardiff A. Francis MacDonald Doris Therese Demers Anna Madeline Tata Lucien C. Mammone Gwendolyn Derby Mary Angela Tata Gary Harrison Mansur Marilyn Bertha Derby Mary Emily Tata Henry G. Martineau Margaret Helen Dolan Marion Lorraine Taylor George Claude Mason Helen Gertrude Edwards Betty Joan Thompson Edgar Stanley Maxfield Jean Helen Egan Geraldine C. A. Tocci Camille Alfred Melanson Margaret Virginia Fagan Lucille Annette Tourigny Richard M. Mills Anna A. Fini Phyllis Ann Tourigny Paul Randell Mitchell Antonetta L. Fiorentino tAnita Frances Underwood John Moran “ Audrey Jean Fitzgerald Anna Angela Vendetti Norman Merton Morey Bleanor Ruth Foster Barbara Anne Vorse Leonard Edward Morris Lorraine A. Friske Marilyn Claire Wass Herbert Joseph Muir Frances T. Gabriele Dorothy Leone Welch Andrew James Muldoon, Jr. Theresa Marie Claire Gagnon Ruth Eleanor Wilson Robert Paul Munting Marion Irene Wyman George William Murphy Theresa Margaret Gallant Annabelle Jean Gates Jeanne Rita Girardin oy Irene Charlotte Gopfert Boys William Thomas Murphy Robert Damos Ouimet Daniel Eugene Paquette Elsie Germaine Guerra Vincent Altobelli Salvatore Anthony Perla Beatrice M. Hardy William Charles Allen John Nicholas Piccolomini Lois Rhoda Hargreaves Donald Lee Anderson Robert D. Pichette Sally Joann Harrison Attilio Robert Antonioni Leo Joseph Poirier, Jr. ihe gd ney wae Tees rye ce John Alfred Proietti u rginia Heeley enry J. Auger Maxine Shirley Hertel Robert John Baer avitpies (sere toa wendy Doris E. Hill Thomas Francis Bagley : Winifred Alice Hodson Paul Ernest Barrett Theodore Rifkin Irene G. Howard William G. Bateman Paul Wesley Rines Florence Mae Hume Gerritt Post Bean Robert Arcade Roberge Viola Philippa Izzi Francis Ernest Bergeron David Eugene Rodgers ae i eee pein! A. aoe At Donald Rogers Betsy endal George F. Blanchar : Joan Kerrigan Robert Emmett Buckley fea ios “ed i naa nad gah M. Diane Kilcoyne Gerald M. Cameron ‘ Hazel Irene Kirkpatrick Chester Ernest Carter Marcel Norman Senay Lorraine P. Lamoureux Raymond Joseph Castriotta “Merrill Ernest Spiller, Jr. Angela J. Landon Herman Joseph Catalucci Lawrence S. Tambling Barbara Ann Lanza William Albert Chase Charles Stannage Thomas Marilyn L. Larkin Frederick Dustin Cole Leo E. Tisdale Laon lenses Lavoie Paul H. Comeau Richard Hadley Tucker Rita Theresa Lehoux Robert L. Connor ' Richard Barnard Van Vleck Nancy Jane Lewis James Paul Coughlin «Alf L Wheel Madeleine Therese Leyneek Robert Frederick Cutler fred Lawrence Conor Janice MacCracken William Philip DeCarolis Arthur Warner Wheeler Dorothy Marchetti Alfred S. DePasquale Waino Robert Wonkka Barbara Margaret Martin Raymond Vernon DiNardo Herbert E. Young High Honors Honors Though the world be wide, Though its paths be long, We will fill the air With a lusty song! Chorus We stand united in our hearts. One thought our song conveys; We'll always treasure in our minds Our happy high school days! Let the notes resound Through each vale and hill; Let the words inspire Our undaunted will! Chorus Words by Anne Jane Cohen; Music by David Paquette FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Originated in the year 1907, the Magnet started as a monthly magazine. It has continued since, except for the years 1926 and 1927 when it was replaced by The Leonine as a class book, and 1928 when no edition was published. The magazine was revived in 1929. It continued through 1942 and 1943, in which years the spring issue was a real year book. In 1944 the magazine was once again discontinued, the year- book superseding it. Leominster High School I94T7 Our Miniature Community Leominster High School, the building where students receive the last phase of their secondary education, which leaves its mark on all future citizens. Our school life is much like municipal activity. Fach class elects its own mayor, or president, who is assisted by a vice-president, a secretary and a treasurer. In addition, a representative from each of the 18 home-rooms in the school, is sent to the weekly cab inet meetings. This body acts as a city council. Under the supervision of school instructors, our student government functions as a true munici- pality. serene WILLIAM B. APPLETON Harvard—A. B. Superintendent of Schools moma to lL. H. 5. in. 1927, Mr. Appleton was principal for ten years. His intelligence, fellowship, abilities, interests, accomplishments, tolerance, and dignity earned him a promotion to superintendent of schools, the position he now holds. Through his fine work, he has proven himself more than worthy of his title. THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE One of the elements that distinctly govern our school life is the school committee. They have control of our studies, our school hours, and even our teachers; therefore they are the ones whom we have to thank for the thriving community which is our school. ' The members of our school com- mittee are: Claude Letarte. Herbert Green. Dr. I. W. Smith— Vice-Chairman Mayor Mathias Lapierre— Chairman William B. Appleton. Mrs. Alphonse Houde. Arthur Harrington. Dr. James V. McHugh. Our Principal ... Our school, like every other public high school, should aim to reflect at its very best the life of the community which supports it. MESSAGE For example, Leominster is a city whose people have their ancestral roots in many lands yet Leominster people act with a singleness of purpose in staging a Welcome Home Day, a Wonkka Scholarship Fund Drive, or a Hospital Day. In school, our teams, our classes and our clubs know no racial, no social, no religious divergencies. In all things that will make our school the best one in the state we are united. The depth of your devotion to L. H. S. will be measured by your continued interest in the school after you have been graduated. Right now we are working for a school building in which Leominster boys and girls may receive an even better education than you, its present graduates, have received. Each of you can help to build a Leominster Senior High School that will meet the needs of our city. The Class of 1947 has set many a high mark for succeeding classes. We look to you with confidence to further our plans for a building which will be a school by day and a community center by night. —D. S. D. Te aN di itt . Bee! mambo - aa THE INSTRUCTORS Our teachers are as much a part of our miniature com- munity as is the building itself. It is mostly through their efforts that we become good citizens, for they are not only educators, but counselors and friends when the need occurs. They are a fine group of teachers, and we will long remember and appreciate their trials and tribulations connected with the instruction of youth. First row left to right: Mr. Elmer Bucknell, Mr. Everett Donnelly, Miss Elizabeth Colley, Miss Frances L. Lockey, Mr. Dwight S. Davis, Mr. John H. Coburn, Mr. Charles Broderick, Mr. Henry B. Fenton. Second row left to right: Miss Lillian Ricker, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Morrill, Miss Helen Burnham, Mrs. Flora Wittman, Mrs. Margaret M. Hathaway, Miss Katherine Dugan, Mrs. Miriam Bucknell, Miss Blanche Jobes, Miss Margaret Earl, Mr. George Peck. Third row left to right: Mr. Robert C. Laserte, Mr. Henry B. Perry, Mr. Carmen Picucci, Miss Lucia R. Piermarini, Mr. John Rogers, Miss Gladys Lavin, Mr. Percy Dunlop, Mr. Theodore Kucharski. Absentees: Miss Lucile Brown, Mr. Daniel Darney, Mrs. Annabritta Gregg, Mr. John Joyce, Mr. Richard Sutcliffe. Dwight S. Davis Massachusetts State—B. Sc. Harvard—Ed.M. Principal Skiing, tennis and _bi- cycling have filled Mr. Davis’ few spare moments in the past. He now enjoys historical novels and is an ardent fan of Kenneth Roberts. His favorite hobby is color photography. We appreciate the kind help which he is always ready to give, and his un- derstanding ways. Miss Lucile Brown New England Conservatory of Music Head of the Music Department _ Music Se aeepi Singing, Orchestra ‘The Thursday Stings have not been the same without the familiar face of Miss Brown directing the student body. She ha of absence, but we know that in the near future she will return to us with her pleasing smile of encourage- ment. Miss Elizabeth Colley Wheaton College—A.B. Boston University—M.A. Head of English Dept. English Miss Colley is not only an excellent instructor in the study of English, but a teacher with an outstanding personality. Whether teach- ing an English class or cook- ing her favorite meal, Miss Colley always has a cheery smile and a friendly word for all. She is the originator of our Better Speech and Poetry Reading Contests, and she gave our school the idea of contributing a week- ly news page to the local paper. sbeenon leave © John H. Coburn Harvard College—A.B. Boston University—L.L.B. Assistant Principal Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry Mr. Coburn is an excel- lent teacher with many fine attributes, being pleasant, understanding, and most helpful to all students. His knowledge of mathematics is a reflection of his college pursuits. A confirming fact of his ability is that he successfully completed a four-year course of study at Harvard College in thres years. Elmer J. Bucknell Syracuse University B.S.A. Harvard—Ed.M. Head of the Science Dept. Chemistry and Physics To be a successful teacher of chemistry, one must pos- sess the following quali- fications: 1. Knowledge—To an- swer Anne Cohen's ques- tions. 2. Ambition—To carry on after that Period A Class. 3. Nerve-To go into Lab period with the girls. 4. Patience—To cope with a group like Period F chemistry. And Mr. them all. Bucknell has Daniel Darney Massachusetts School of Art Supervisor of Manual Arts and Freehand Drawing Mechanical Drawing Mr. Darney, known for his extensive collection of rings acquired in many foreign countries, is an author of some repute. He has written Mexcian Travels, South America Travel Notes: Volume one, North and East Coasts; Volume two, West Coast. His presence on our staff adds greatly to the esteem in which our school is held Miss Frances Lockey Smith—A.B. Harvard—Ed.M. Dean of Girls Head of the Department of Foreign Languages—Latin Miss Lockey, one of our best loved teachers, likes to travel. She always re- me mbers her Latin classes by sending them postcards written in Latin. We'll never forget how much she has helped us during our school years. Mrs. Miriam L. Bucknell Bates College—A.B. Boston University—M.A. Sorbonne French Mrs. Bucknell has a great love for French. Parlez-vous Francais? Though half English, half Dutch, she is really French at heart. Her favorite sports are swim- ming and talking French. Her better half—well, she cooks to make him happy. Her interest in her pupils and her charming manner sare made her well liked by all. Everett Donnelly Holy Cross—A.B. Clark University—A.M. Head of the Social Science Department Geography and History Mr. Donnelly is a well liked person at Leominster High. He is especially popular because of his aid in securing and introducing the films for the assembly periods. In his classroom, there is “never a_ dull moment” for the pupil or the teacher. Charles Broderick URSNGeE——Beo: Head Coach “Coach,” recently made head of all physical educa- tion in Leominster, has been leading our football and basketball teams against the foe for many years. He seems to have a way with the fellows, is very fair in choosing the members for his teams, and is well liked by all. Miss Helen Burnham Tufts—B.A. Biology Miss Burnham helped in the establishment of the Girl Scouts’ Nature Museum and is on their program committee. Inside our school, Miss Burnham helped to establish our Thursday Morning Sings. Her sincere, helpful at- titude has given a great boost to all her students. Mr. Percy Dunlop Boston University—B.B.A. Business Science and English Mr. Dunlop is a new ad- dition to our faculty. Other than music, his specialty, he has a great many interests, ranging from sports to radio programs. We are very glad to have Mr. Dunlop at L. H. S., and we are especi- ally looking forward to ‘his musical assembly. Miss Katherine E. Dugan Fitchburg Business College Typewriting and Stenography Miss Dugan is one of the best teachers of typewriting and stenography on our L. H. S. faculty. She makes these difficult subjects easier and more pleasant with her interesting manner and charming smile. Mrs. Margaret E. Hathaway Smith College—A.B. Plane Geometry and Algebra Students who have had Mrs. Hathaway for geometry or algebra appreciate her untiring efforts in explaining some of the more difficult points of higher mathe- matics. She is also home room teacher of room twelve, a trying job, con- sidering :t is a sophomore class. Her patience and grand disposition will make her long remembered by her pupils. Robert Laserte Harvard—A.B. and M.A. Human Relations, History, Guidance Mr. Laserte is known by practically everyone in high school. - He interests and amuses his classes by hum- orous illustrations which get his points across. He is well liked by all. Veterans appreciate being inter- viewed by him for advice in future job and college selections. Margaret Earl Mt. Holyoke—B.A. Geometry and Chemistry Miss Earl will guide you with the maximum of pleas- ure and the minimum of difficulty through the dan- gerous channels of angles and curves. Because of her unusual knowledge of math- ematics, her teaching abil- ity, and her sympathetic sense of humor, students come out of her classes at the end of the period, knowing twice as much as they did before they en- tered. Blanche M. Jobes Fitchburg Business College Commercial Arithmetic Bookkeeping Areyoustruggling through a maze of figures? so, see Miss _ Jobes. She is a graduate of L. H. S. and has remained faithful to this school for years. Always ready to lend a helping hand, she is everyone's friend with her excellent personality and happy disposition. She is a student make-up assistant and also the treasurer of our General Fund. Miss Gladys Lavin Fitchburg Teachers’ College—B.S.E. Physical Training Miss Lavin is a real sports woman, active throughout the school year in planning an intramural program that is varied and interesting. This year she organized teams in varsity sports, in- cluding extra-curricular ac- tivities, in order that all interested could participate in the athletic program. 10 Mr. Henry Fenton State Teachers’ College—B.S.F. Head of Bookkeeping and Head of Commercial Dept. Boston University—M.E.A. Bookkeeping, Business Essentials, Commercial Law Mr. Fenton, who has recently been promoted to the head of the Commercial Department, certainly de- serves this honor. His commercial ability, person- ality, and popularity are certain to lead him to the highest laurels. Hats off to Mr. Fenton! John F. Joyce Harvard—A.B. English and German Mr. Joyce, fondly referred to by the students as ‘J’ is tops in his profession. He is a Beau Brummell in dress, a patient listener, a sincere advisor, and an ardent fan and supporter of all extra- curricular activities at L. H. S. With these assets, Mr. Joyce could be nothing but ‘‘A-1 to us. Mrs. Elizabeth Morrill Vassar College—A.B. English Mrs. Morrill is a woman of great knowledge and charm. Patience, with her, is indeed a great virtue. Because of her pleasant manner and high integrity, she is well-liked by the students and faculty. Mrs. Annabritta B. Cregg Massachusetts School of Art Free Hand Drawing A new art instructor at L. H. S. is Mrs. Cregg. A striking blond with an air of sophistication, she made a hit with the students from the start. As for hobbies, besides that sporty maroon convertible, she is a master of golf. With her super personality and talent, she is a wonderful inspiration for future artists. Theodore Kucharski Holy Cross College—A.B. United States History “Coach” is tops on the list of favorite teachers. , Whether he is coaching football or teaching history, problems in democracy, or algebra classes, he ‘“‘plays the game”’ with his pupils. His comradeship and his ability as a coach and a teacher will always be remembered. We are glad to welcome him back from the armed forces. George A. Peck Fitchburg State Teachers’ College—B.S.E. English Mr. Peck, our new, good looking faculty member, who has joined us since his discharge from the A. A. F., is what we call the ideal English teacher. He is also the sophomore class adviser. Mr. Peck is very well liked by both the faculty and the students. Henry B. Perry Clark University—A.B. American History and Guidance Mr. Perry is another one of our veterans. The Junior Class appreciate his sens- ible advice, for he is their adviser and a wonderful one at that. His frank and sage counsel is highly re- spected. A famous saying of his is, “I'm sorry if I interrupted you.” Flora P. Wittman Bay Path Institute Susquehanna University Shorthand, Typewriting Mrs. Wittman is the presi- dent of the Priest Street Parent-Teachers’ Association. She is a faculty adviser in charge of the Business Staff of the Magnet, and has been very helpful to the class of ‘47. One of the things that has made her so well-liked is her pleasing sense of humor. Carmine Piccuci Boston University Physical Education Where would the fellows of L. H. S. be without Mr. Picucci? He is the grand teacher who directs our boys toward manhood. If he makes as good men of them as he has made a man of himself, we can exvect no more. We all welcome him to the teaching staff. John H. Rogers Clark University A.B., M.A. What's doing in Room 3? Everything, and Mr. Rogers is always in the middle— whether it be discussing problems of the social stud- ies, or the weighty social problems of the Senior classmen. J. R. is one of our most popular teachers. Miss Lucia Piermarini Radcliffe—A.B. and A.M. Italian and English With her striking black hair and luscious complex- tion, Miss Piermarini is called a friend by all. Her deep interest in political and foreign affairs may some day help her to be- come a great diplomat. She has great fun in saying, “T'll see you at one-thirty!”’ Viola P. Marrama Miss Marrama, a brilliant student of the class of ‘45, graduated with honors. The following September she started work as secretary to Mr. Davis. Because of her pleasing personality, she is well liked by the faculty and student body. Miss E. Lillian Ricker Emerson College—B.L.I. English 1 Tablespoon of Emerson College of Oratory. 1 Teaspoon of B.L.I. 1 Cup of 13 years of teaching English. 1 Teaspoon of acting. 14 Teaspoon of writing plays. 14 Teaspoon of reading poetry. ly Teaspoon of listening to piano concerts. Add the above and you just can't help but get a mixture of ambition, per- sonality, acknowledgment of the fine arts, brilliancy, and your helper in the English world. Only one teacher could possess these char- acteristics—Miss E. Lillian Ricker. 1] J. Richard Sutcliffe N. E. Conservatory of Music—F.T.C. Lowell T.C.—B.S.E. Band and Orchestra Hats off to Mr. Sutcliffe and the students in the band and orchestra! He has worked steadily with them and has done a fine job. Besides improving our school’s musicians, he has helped to bring up the morale of all the students and players with his music Thomas Watson Toronto Normal School Retired Head of the Commercial Department Business Essentials Commercial Law Good luck to Mr. Watson, who has recently retired after forty-five years of teaching. He has taught in Leominster since 1928, and has become a part of L. H. S. that will be greatly missed. We all hope his gardening, at which he spends much of his time, will be as success- ful as his teaching. Mr. and Mys. Bucknell My John Rogers Miss Blicaber. yw. f= Colley a “ Miss Lilhan Ricker My. Charles Broderick Miss , bucta, | lermarmy| Mr. Gearge Peck Miss Katherme Dugan. 12 Mr. Everett Donnelly : Tine Miss Blanche. JVobes Mrs. Margaret Hathaway Mr. Theadore Kuchars K¢ ty De nlap Miss Gladys Levum “My John Joyce Mrs. Flora Vsttrmoan. Mr Carmme Reucci Mrs. Elizabeth Morrill Mr Howrey Fenton. 13 Sone of Ox slemenecce wv s eT Ne: et Pe ee Se stt Seer ete. ee eee SSS Ss =a2S= eS pee, Ss i HN My mM a “A © Mf) First Row: Jacqueline Paquet, Patricia Becrelis, William Allen, Herman Hasenstein, Ralph Lolli, Joseph Bangrazi, Francis Arel, David Nixon, Donald Gordon. Second Row: Robert Brown, Vincent Salvatore, Rachael Lanciani, Helen Brown, Kenneth Healy, Alfred Wheeler, David Sargent, Mr. Coburn. STUDENT CABINET The meeting was called to order, the secretary's report was read, and another cabinet meeting was in session. The Cabinet is a miniature city council and a very important part of our student government. Second lunch dancing, the assembly fund collection, and the Robert Wonkka Scholarship Fund are just a few of the projects which the Student Cabinet sponsored this year. A great part of the success of this year’s Cabinet is due to the splendid group of officers. They are President, Ralph Lolli; Vice-President, Emanuel D'Onfro; Secretary, Herman Hasenstein; and Treasurer, William Allen. 17 DEDICATION To Miss Lucile M. Brown, we, the class of 1947, with great respect and gratitude, dedicate our Yearbook. In appreciation for all that she has done to help us gain such high success, not only by her leadership in Music, but as a true and helpful friend to each member of our class, we express our deepest appreciation and our thanks! MR. FENTON MISS PIERMARINI IN APPRECIATION We of the senior class, deeply appreciate the labors of Miss Piermarini and Mr. Fenton in assisting our class to become the best. The great successes we have had in proms and i n other activities are largely due to their efforts. Our greatets thanks to them! RS) Jo Bob Wonkka ... TO BOB WONKKA We all admire Bob Wonkka for the courageous spirit he has shown since he was afflicted by the dread disease, infantile paralysis. Since he has been hospitalized, Bob has been missed by his numerous friends, many of whom have visited him frequently. As a token of their friend- ship and in appreciation of his contribution to his class and to the school, the class of 1947 presented him with a radio. The Thanksgiving Football Game was broadcasted directly to him at the Children’s Hospital in Boston where he rooted with the rest of the fans, wishing he could be out on the field, fighting to win the most cherished game of the year. Although an active athlete before polio struck him, he has taken this sickness in stride and is in no way dampened in spirit. 20 Ss 1 Mc ed —_— Ce ACTIVITIES The many organizations at L. H. S. take up a large portion of time in the weekly life of our community. Not only do they provide interesting and intelligent activities for the students, but, also, they advance the welfare of the whole community. Most clubs meet weekly for a forty-five minute period. Officers elected at one of the meetings, lead the clubs. In this way, the students are given a wonderful opportunity to use their own ideas and to work together, promoting better citizenship for future years. Each club offers different occupations. This variety gives the members an excellent chance to indulge in the line of work they like and for which they are best fitted. Each group is supervised by a member of the faculty. Because of the generosity of time and effort put into the clubs by both the students and the teachers, these organizations are always a great success. al ‘ | ‘ 5 7 ‘ % pe. MAGNET EXECUTIVE BOARD Front Row: Frederick Cole, Gloria Crosby, Sally Regan, Richard Foltz, Glozia Spadaro, Marilyn Derby, Charmayne Bonner, Margaret Peck. Back Row: David Rodgers, Barbara Vorse, Theresa Cassaca, Constance Mazzaferro, and Lucien Mammone. MAGNET EDITORIAL STAFF Thanks to the Magnet Staff and its directors this record of school life in our miniature community is possible. The complete force is made up of two groups: the Editorial Staff and the business Department. The Editorial Staff, composed of boys and girls who are literarily inclined, collects data and pictures on the important happenings around school, and each year combines these features into a book. Miss Elizabeth Colley, Senior English instructor, and Mr. George Peck supervise the activities of the group. Center Front: Paul Goodale. Second Row: David Rodgers, Richard Foltz, Gloria Spadaro, Joan Paquette, Richard Lavin, Marco Landon, Lucien Mammone, Richard Burchstead. Third Row: Marilyn Derby, Sally Regan, Chiara Del Giudice, Eleanor Fostser,, Jean Egan. Fourth Row: Gloria Crosby, Elena Ciccone, Lorraine Hastings, Mickey Brault, Betsy Aston, Barbara Aubuchon, Antonette Fiorintino. Standing: Mr. George Peck, Frederick Cole, Miss Elizabeth Colley, Edward Wilson, Robert Gettens. MAGNET BUSINESS STAFF The other half of this publishing team is the Business Staff, whose function is to sell advertising space in the yearbook and prepare it for publication, to schedule all group pictures and to plan lay-outs for all student pictures; to secure bids on engraving, printing and binding and to place all orders; to sell subscriptions of the Magnet to the student body; to handle all the finances and bookkeeping and make all financial decisions. This department is ably supervised by Mrs. Flora Wittman. First Row: Margaret Magillen, Doris Demers, Theresa Casacca. Second Row: Bette Crowley, Lorraine Mullan, Evelyn Muir, Margaret Peck, Margaret Fagan, Priscilla Johnson. Third Row: Mrs. Wittman, Correne Collette, Ruth Healy, Sylvia Cosseboom, Dorothy Welch, Claire Swift, Diane Kilcoyne, Winifred Hodson, Marion Watkins. Absentees: Janice McCracken and John Piccolomini. oi) PRESS CLUB Although the extra-curricular life of Leominster High during the school year has been highlighted by numerous functions and organizations, the most constantly active organization is the L. H. S. Press Club. Under the capable guidance of John F. Joyce, faculty adviser, the Press Club turned in its weekly sheet of ‘Senior High Notes,’’ published in the Leominster Enterprise, on a weekly deadline, sponsored an assembly which is to become an annual feature at L. H. S., provided a plentiful source of information on all school activities, and served generally as an aid to the student body and faculty alike in promoting other school functions and organiza- tions and in gathering news. With the aid and advice of the editorial board of the Leominster Enterprise, the ‘Senior High Notes’’ have reached a pinnacle of success during 1946-1947. Always highlighted by a large school news story or a ‘‘Scoop,’’ Press Club's sheet also contained notes on assemblies, alumni, club activities, reports from the Principal, Faculty, and Student Cabinet, and other special features. The ‘Training Table,’’ unique sports column of the sheet, covered school athletics and the ‘Inside dope”’ on L. H. S. sports, and was always a popular feature of the ‘‘Notes.”’ First Row: Anne Fini, Margaret Smith, Sally Harrison, Joan Kerrigan, Beverly Richards, Thomas Bagley, Theodore Rifkin. Second Row: Anna Tata, Audrey Fitgerald, Janet Gaillardet, Marilyn Gage, Glorinda Fantozzi, Madalyn DeCarolis, Grace Gauthier, Florence Whitney, Sheila St. Cyr, Joyce Hemenway, Donald Quinn. Third Row: Mr. John F. Joyce, Jeanette DiSabatino, Alva Dewhurst, Sylvia Gasbarri, Lola DeAmicis, Joan King, Ann Gallagher, Marion Stupak, Jeanne Girardin, Elsie Guerra. Inset: Gary Mansur, Editor. DRAMATIC CLUB The Leominster High School Dramatic Club under the able suvervision of Miss E. Lillian Ricker had its start several years ago, and, until this present year, was known as the Speech Club. Although the name has been changed, the traditions of the organization have remained unaltered, and the Interclass Play Contest and Recital Night are still presented annually. Innovations, other than the name, include the drafting of a constitution and an additional dramatic show to be presented regularly every spring. The Dramatic Club aims to give its members ample knowledge of directing, producing, and acting in theatrical productions. Stage-setting and make-up application are two of the behind-the-footlights activities studied by the group. Also, one meeting every month is set aside for the reading of plays, in order that the members may learn to appreciate artistic writings and to discern between good and bad stage fare. First Row: Jack Seeley, Barry Regan, Huntly Herd, Florence Hume, Maxine Hertel, Jean Girardin, Anne Jane Cohen, John Baker, Nancy Jackson, Joan Brewer, Anna Cornetta, Eleanor Mackey, Dick Tucker, Dave Underwood, Herbert Muir, Leon L’Ecuyer. Second Row: Jeanette Di Sabatino, Peggy Frye, Anna Carluccio, Lola Di Amicis, Sylvia Gasbarri, Lenora Del Guidice, Viola Izzi, Ruth Meoli, Marilyn Newman, Gwendolyn Derby, Anita Underwood, Frank Sweeney, Marilyn Spiller, Janet Cataleta, Lorraine Gaillardet, Miss Lillian E. Ricker. Third Row: Frank Richards, Malcolm Healy, Vilma Padavano, Joan Scully, Mary Lou Cohen, Annabelle Gates, Sally Nicholson, Pat Cronin, Betty Condon, Mary Flanagan, Julie Ashe, Joan Wheeler, Robert Farrell, Donald Gordon. CHORAL CLUB The Choral Club consisted of Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who desired to do chorus singing each week during X period. The Club took part in several school assemblies and Thursda y morning sings. A little trouble presented itself to the group this year when Miss Lucile Brown, regular Music Director, acquired a leave of absence; nevertheless the club progressed rapidly under the able leadership of Mrs. Hugh B. Ferguson and Mr. Sherman Hall. First Row: Norman Brennan, Stephen Beaudet, Leo Lachapelle, Doris White, Eleanor Carleton, Lois Hanson, Edgar Maxfield, Arthur Wheeler, Daniel Paquette. Second Row: Mrs. Ferguson, Betty Tardiff, Nancy McCreedy, Marcia Blanchard, Elaine Mainville, Natalie Lattanzio, Pauline Wright, Betty Ann Gilboy. Third Row: Francis Burns, Mary Rasmussen, Peggy Roberson, Pearl Donahue, Nancy Nuttal, Barbara Remal, Marilyn Cormier, John Hurley, Ruth Kaplan, Sue Sanders, Renda Baron, Germaine Tocci, Robert Baer. 24 26 GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Girls’ Glee Club has met regularly each Tuesday afterncon to learn part-singing of semi-classical and secular music. The girls have participated in several school assemblies and Thursday morning sings under the leadership of Miss Lucile Brown. The Musical Clubs of Leominster Senior High School meet each year with Fitchburg clubs in the Annual Joint Concert. Officers: President—Jean Egan Vice-President—Margaret Fagan —Secretaries—Nancy Nuttal and Lois Hanson Librarians—Alva Dewhurst and Marilyn Cormier First Row: Alva Dewhurst, Margaret Fagan, Jean Eagen, Nancy Nuttall, Lois Hanson, Marilyn Cormier. Second Row: Pat Ingalls, Shirley Newton, Renda Baron, Nancy McCreery, Elaine Mainville, Thelme Russell, Gloria Belanger, Elsie Rugg. Third Row: Mary Geary, Hazel Kirkpatrick, and Gladys Rugg. At the Piano: Margaret Peck. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The Boys’ Glee Club has had a very successful year under the supervision of Miss Lucile Brown and has participated in many school activities throughout the year. Officers: President—Edgar Maxfield Vice-President—Robert Roberge Librarians—Robert Baer and John Hurley At the Piano: Mrs. Mildred Ferguson. Left to Right: Leo Lachapelle, Ed gar Maxfield, John Hurley, Arthur Wheeler, Robert Roberge, Robezrt Baer, and Daniel Paquette. BAND This year our band followed the ‘Blue and White” team to all the football games and proved that without its familiar music the school spirit would not have had the quality to spur the team to victory. The band added new songs and played them whenever the team needed new enthusiasm. It participated in assembly programs and also took part in the Annual Joint Concert with the Fitchburg Musical Organizations. Officers: Field Manager—Edward Wilson Drum Major—Jack Baker Sergeant Drummer—June Olesen Librarians—David Rodgers—Senior Joan Pagquette—Junior Kathleen MacFarlane—Sophomore Trumpets: Jack Seeley, Charlotte Porter, Albert Steinmetz, Edward Wilson; Trombones: David Underwood, William Suessbrick; Clarinets: Albert Tardiff, David Rodgers, Kathleen MacFarlane; Saxophones: William Voedisch, Morna Fogg; French Horn: Marjorie Porter; Drums: June Olesen, Joan Paquette, Daniel Paquette, Ruth Durand, Arthur Wheeler, Gwendolyn Derby; Bass Horns: Barry Regan, James Carpenter; Twirlers: Marilyn Cormier, Peggy McGillan, Flora Marini, Marilyn Spiller. 21 ORCHESTRA Meeting each Tuesday and Thursday during A period, the orchestra, under the direction of J. Richard Sutcliffe, substituting for Miss Brown, who is recuperating in Florida after an illness, has presented programs for the 40th Anniversary of the Leominster Historical Society and also for the Better Speech Contest and Parents’ Night, held on November 14th. The Officers are: President—James Carpenter Secretary, Charles Thomas Concert Mistress—Morna Fogg Librarians—Anita Underwood—Senior Edward Wilson—Junior David Underwood—Sophomore The members are: Violins: Morna Fogg, Ruth Durant, Earl Brown, Betty Clark, Rita Lynch, Theresa Zinna; Pianos: Betty Ann Gilboy, Ruth Gauld, Joan Paquette, Charles Thomas, Marilyn Manktelow, Jean Lynch, Anita Underwood; Guitar: Ida Brousseau; Clarinets: David Rodgers, Albert Tardiff; Trombones: David Underwood, William Suessbrick; Trumpets: Edward Wilson, Marjorie Porter, Albert Steinmetz; Drums: James Carpenter, Arthur Wheeler; Saxso- phone: William Voedisch. First Row: Charles Thomas, Morna Fogg, Ruth Durant, Earle Brown, Ida Brousseau, Elizabeth Clark, Albert Tardiff, David Rodgers, James Carpenter, William Voedish. Second Row: Anita Underwood, Jean Lynch, Ruth Gauld, Joan Pacquette, Marilyn Manktelow, Daniel Pacquette, Arthur Wheeler, Gwendolyn Derby, Edward Wilson, Albert Steinmetz, Charlotte Porter, William Seussbrick, David Underwood. SKI TEAM All the ski-tracks led to the Leominster Ski-Tow, popularly known as Cliff's Cliff, during the cold winter months. And even during the warmer spring months, a few die-hards could be seen attempting to schuss an over-size snow drift. L. H. S. was well represented in the city’s Leominster Ski-Club. With Sally Harrison as Senior Representative, the high school members organized a ski team, led by Dick Tucker, and competed in meets against Gardner, Fitchburg, and Worcester. The ski-fever ran high this year among the sport's enthusiasts. Ski Heil! Left to Right: Ted Wilson, Dick Cooke, George Murphy, Bill Allen, Peggy Smith, Dick Tucker, Sally Harrison, George Mason, Dick Lavin, Marilyn Derby, Herman Hazenstein, Ken Healey. THE FLYING CLUB The latest addition to the L. H. S. club list is the FLYING CLUB. The club was formed early in the year under the capable direction of our principal, Dwight S. Davis, and through the cooperation of the Wachusett Aviation Company Arthur Wheeler was elected as presiding officer until the permanent officers could be elected. The primary purpose in forming the club was to allow the air-minded students of L. H. S. to obtain flight instruction and solo flying at the special reduced rates offered to flying clubs. During the course of the year, the members enjoyed a series of films on the principles of flight and on related subjects. Two of the members, Valeri Richard and Arthur Wheeler, have obtained their student pilots’ licenses. Several other members are nearly ready to solo and will probably have their licenses by the time this appears. This club is another step in the L. H. S. march with progressive education. Left to Right: Dave Rodgers, Richard Dugan, James Facey, Donald Rodgers, Valeri Richard, Arthur Wheeler, and Earl Brown. 28 ii NES secemersicnaoraseso ROR 20) Front Row: Ann Jane Cohen, Helen Brown, Marian Sargent, Robert Farrell, Anita Underwood, Sally Harrison, Margaret Smith, Joan Kerrigan, Robert Ouimet. Back Row: Claire St. Cyr, Lucille Tourigny, Ann Gallagher, Lola De Amicis, Nancy Jackson, Robert Gettens, Patricia Becrelis, Mary Lou Cohen, Sylvia Gasbarri, Joan Paquette, Paul Proulx, Jeanette Rheault- FRENCH CLUB For the past seventeen years, the French Club has been one of the most active groups in the school. Through this organization, Mrs. Miriam Bucknell, the club's faculty advisor, aims to familiarize the members with French songs and games, and to give them a strong back- ground knowledge of France’s many cultured contributions to our civilized world. Above all, however, is the dominant principle of the club—to foster and promote brotherhood between the United States and France. Two of the club’s philanthropic gestures in the past have been the sending of food and clothing to the needy children of war-torn France, and the presenting of prizes in French at graduation. Leaders this year are: President, Robert Ouimet; Vice-President, Sally Harrison; Sec- retary, Joan Kerrigan; Treasurer, Margaret Smith; Executive Board, Nancy Jackson, Patricia Becrelis, and Jeannette Rheault. 30 = doan Kerrigan. a Secretary Margaret Smith reasurer Orphans from France 31 Robert Ouimet Dresident 1 lis a ere Sally Harrison Vice - Resident 4 Caruana band These Wor 4 oy W -.04@ daqge Volley ball Goons... : SPORTS The American youth who engages in high school sports becomes imbued with many of the qualities of a good citizen. He develops a sense of teamwork or cooperation which enables him. to live, play, or work with his fellow men, not as a single, self supporting, defiant person, but as a part of a unit. He becomes aware of and incorporates within himself a standard of sportsmanship and a high degree of courage. He realizes the importance of authority and obedience, and they become elements of his. character. Thus, the important function of high school sports is that it develops its players into better citizens for the future. 35 : | : | , COACHING STAFF All boys’ athletics at L. H. S. are under the supervision of Head Instructor Charles B. Broderick, and assistants Theodore Kucharski and Carmen Picucci. The football coaching of Broderick and Kucharski is well-known throughout New England for its excellence. The health situation of the boys is taken care of by Dr. Charles C. Wheeler. Altogether these four men are responsible for the many L. H. S. victories. Carmen Picucci, Dr. Charles A. Wheeler, Charles Broderick, Theodore Kucharski. FOOTBALL The main interest around L. H. S. is the Blue and White football squad. Ably coached in the backfield by Coach Charles Broderick and instructed in the line work by Coach Kucharski and Carmen Picucci, the boys rounded into a formidable team that gave the other school ‘'Fight- ing 11's a tough battle. The squad had a successful season in 1946. Out of ten games played, they were defeated only twice. The peak of the season came when L. H. S. defeated the team of the veterans of Thayer Academy by a score of 20-0. The click upset of the season came when Fitchburg won the Thanksgiving game in a 7-6 duel. All in all, however, the past year has been very successful. Bottom Row: Coach Broderick, George Murphy, James D’Innocenso, Michael Feraco, Alfred DePasquale, George Mason, David Salvatore, Richard Tucker, Lucien Mammone, Ralph Lolli, Guy Barassi, Marcello Landon, Assistant Coach Kucharski. Second Row: James Coughlin, Robert Rockwell, Joseph Marrama, Joseph Comiskey, Robert McNally, Norman Morey, Archille Pieramini. Third Row: Assistant Coach Carmen Piccuci, Mario DeCarolis, George Cormier, Francis Arel, David Underwood, Richard O’Neil, Manager John Piccolomini. Top Row: Gilbert Schooles, Leon Hannigan, Gary Mansur, Robert Brown, Albert Tardiff, Gerry Lord. BASKETBALL With but two veterans returning from last year’s squad, Coach Broderick and Coach Picucci have their work cut out for them. The team has a very difficult schedule. They have games with Gardner, Fitchburg, Clinton, Nashua, and St. Bernard’s on a home and visitors basis. The rest of the schedule is filled with single games with Athol and the Alumni. Indeed, this schedule calls for some hard work from both the boys and the coaches. Bottom Row Left to Right: Anthony Stelluto, George Blanchard, Marcel Senay, Robert Buckley, Donald Quinn, Raymond Dinardo, Harry Smith. Second Row Left to Right: Paul Beers, Joseph Federici, Paul Raher, John Piccolomini, Herman Hasen- stein, Anthony Proietti, Marcello Landon, Coach Broderick. of BASEBALL Leominster’s 1947 Baseball Team is expected to be a strong one. A wealth of material is coming back from last year’s squad. The lettermen returning are Smith, Federici, Caponi, Maramma, Raher, and Proiotti. This year, the team coach is Mr. Picucci. He succeeds Mr. Moran, who did a great job last year. From all reports, it will be a big year. We wish th e boys. all the luck for a successful season. BASEBALL TEAM—1946 Sitting on Ground: Dick Lavin, Fred Mathews, Frank Bovenzi. Second Row, Left to Right: Joseph Marrama, Anthony Proietti, Charles Dyer, Harry Smith, Richard Chester, Tommy Capone, John Bovenzi, Paul Paquex, Alfred Marrama. Third Row, Left to Right: Paul Beers, Joseph Federici, David Raher, Paul Rines, Perley Rines, Leon Hannigan, William Quint, Robert Reagan, Coach Marty Moran. TRACK — 1946 Track season showed many candidates. Although the only veterans were Gary Mansur, George Murphy, and Attilio Antonio, there were many sophomores and juniors on hand. Under the capable direction of Coach Charles Broderick, the team completed a successful season. First Row, Left to Right: Attilio Antonio, Francis Burns, Charlie Brooks, George Murphy, Marco Landon, Robert La France, John Leheney, Gary Mansur, Clem Millette. Second Row, Left to Right: Coach Broderick, Guy Barassi, John McLaughlin, Robert McLaughlin, Richard Martin, George Cormier, Marcel Rocco, Richard White, Manager Raymond Arris. HOCKEY CLUB The newly formed sports club around school is the L. H. S. Hockey Team. Organized by veteran Francis Bergeron, the club is made of boys interested in the thrilling game of Speed On Ice. This popular team is looking forward to a successful season. The program includes matches with Fitchburg, Hudson, St. Jeans and Cushing Academy. Front Row: Francis Burns, Marcel Senay, Theodore Rifkin, David Salvatore, George Mason, Richard Tucker. Second Row: John Hurley, Robert Baer, Richard Mulaney, Richard Lavin, Albert Tardiff, Leon Han- nigan, Donald Quinn, Francis Bergeron. Third Row: George Murphy, Valeri Richard, Jason Kaplan, Kenneth Jones, Herman Hasenstein, William Allen, Louis McCarty, Raymond Castriotta, Richard Harris, Clement Millette. 38 39 Boys’ Gym... The newly appointed physical instructor at the Leominster High School is Mr. Carmen Picucci. Having drawn up an extensive course for the pupils, he planned regulations for football, basketball, and baseball. He divided each gym class into four groups, and each day during the fall the football teams competed to determine which would represent their class in the playoff. A record of each team was posted on the bulletin board. In baseball and basketball, the same procedure was followed. The winner in each class played the winners of the other classes to decide the best team. Mr. Piccucci must be commended for the fine job he has done. Boys’ Athletica... William Allen—Skiing 2-3-4. Attilio Antonio—Track 3-4. Robert Baer—Football 2-3, Skiing 2-3-4. Thomas Bagley—Skiing 2-3-4. George Blanchard—Basketball 3-4. Robert Buckley—Football 2-4, Basketball 3-4. James Coughlin—Football 3-4, Basketball 2-3-4. Alfred DePasquale—Football 3-4, Basketball 2. Raymond DiNardo—Basketball 3-4. Joseph Federici—Football 4, Baseball 3-4. Winship Gurney—skiing 2-3-4. Malcolm Healy—Skiing 2-3-4. Ralph Lolli—Football 2-3-4. Lucien Mammone—Football 3-4. Gary Mansur—Skiing 2-3-4, Track 3-4. George Mason—Football 2-3-4, Skiing 2-3-4. Richard Mills—Football 2-3. Norman Morey—Football 3-4. George Murphy—Football 2-3-4. John Piccolomini—Football 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4. Donald Quinn—Basketball 2-3-4. Theodore Rifkin—Football 2-3, Basketball 2-3. Paul Rines—Basketball 2, Baseball 3-4. David Salvatore—Football 2-3-4, Basketball 2, Skiing 3-4. Marcel Senay—Basketball 3-4, Baseball 2. Leo Tisdale—Basketball 2-3-4. Richard Tucker—Football 2-3-4, Skiing 2-3-4. Richard Van Vleck—Basketball 3-4. Robert Wonkka—Football 3-4, Basketball 2-3, Baseball 2-3. Herbert Young—Skiing 2-3-4. 40 Girls’ Gym... ‘Hey, somebody took my shorts!’ was a familiar lament heard in the girls’ locker room from some distressed lass. ‘Oh, borrow Peg’s,’’ was the usual reply. Excepting this old-time locker room difficulty, the girls’ gym classes ran pretty smoothly this year, for this was the year that marked the beginning of full time physical education instruc- tion for the fairer sex on the Hill. With four periods of Gym in the week's curriculum, the girls were able to learn and perfect the finer points of the various sports, and to study, in the classroom, the other aspects of physical education. For the more athletic-minded girl, there was always some sport activity in the afternoon, in the gymnasium or out on the field. The competitive spirit was sure to run high when the gals were vying for a position on the Varsity Team. Credit for this renewal of interest in Girls’ Sports should rightly go to Miss Gladys Lavin, the attractive, well-liked instructress, whose efforts have been appreciated by the whole school. Girls Athletics... Rena Angelini—Soccer 2-3-4, Field Hockey 4, Basketball 2-3-4, Softball 2-3. Patricia Becrelis—Soccer 2-3-4, Field Hockey 2-3-4, Bowling 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, Skiing 2, Volleyball 2-3-4, Tennis 2-3, Softball 2-3-4. Theresa Cassaca—Volleyball 2-3-4, Tennis 2-3-4, Softball 2-3-4. Diana Chiumento—Soccer 2-3-4, Bowling 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, Volleyball 2-3-4, Tennis 2-3-4, Softball 2-3-4. Marilyn Cormier—Soccer 3-4, Field Hockey 4, Basketball 4, Volleyball, Softball 2-3-4. Anna Cornetta—Soccer 2-3-4, Field Hockey 4, Bowling 2-3-4, Basketball 2-4, Volleyball 2A Vennis 2-3-4, Marilyn Derby—Soccer 2-3-4, Bowling 2, Basketball 2-3-4, Skiing 2-3-4, Volleyball 2-3-4, Softball 2-3-4, Tennis 2, Field Hockey 4. Jean Eagen—Soccer 2-4, Field Hockey 4, Bowling 2-3, Skiing 2-3-4, Tennis 2. Audrey Fitzgerald—Soccer 2-3-4, Bow ling 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, Tennis 2-4, Solft- ball 3-4. Annabelle Gates—Soccer 2-4, Skiing 2-3-4, Tennis 2, Softball 2-3-4. Irene Gopfert—Soccer 2-3-4, Bowling 2-3-4, Skiing 3-4, Softball 2-3-4. Sally Harrison—Soccer 2-3-4, Field Hockey 4, Bowling 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, Skiing 2-3-4, Volleyball 2-3-4, Tennis 2-3-4, Softball 2-3-4. Ruth Heely—Field Hockey 4, Bowling 4, Softball 3-4. Maxine Hertel—Soccer 2-3-4, Field Hockey 4, Basketball 2-3-4, Volleyball 2-3-4, Tennis 2-3-4, Sottball 2: Joan Kerrigan—Field Hockey 4, Basketball 4, Skiing 4, Softball 4. Margaret Nimee—Soccer 2-3, Basketball 2-3, Volleyball 2-3, Softball 2-3. Elaine Poirier—Soccer 2-3-4, Field Hockey 4, Basketball 2-4, Volleyball 2, Softball 4. Marjorie Porter—Soccer 2-3- 4, Field Hockey 4, Basketball 2-3-4, Tennis 2-3-4, Soft- ball 2-3-4. Sally Regan—Soccer 3-4, Field Hockey 4, Bowling 2-3-4, Basketball 2, Skiing 2-3-4, Volleyball 2-3-4, Tennis 2-3-4, Softball 2-4. Beverly Richards—Bowling 3, Basketball 2-3-4, Volleyball 3-4, Softball 2-3-4. Margaret Smith—Soccer 2-3-4, Field Hockey 4, Bowling 2-4, Skiing 2-3-4, Tennis 2-3-4, Softball 3. Gloria Spadaro—Soccer 2-3, Basketball 2-3-4, Softball 2-3. Claire Swift—Soccer 2-3, Bowling 3, Basketball 2, Skiing 4, Softball 3-4. Anna Tata—Soccer 2-3-4, Field Hockey 4, Bowling 4, Basketball 2-3-4, Volleyball 2-3-4, Tennis 2-4, Softball 2-3-4. Betty Thompson—Soccer 2-4, Bowling 3-4, Skiing 2-3-4, Volleyball 2, Tennis 2-3-4. Anita Underwood—Field Hockey 4, Skiing 2-3-4, Volleyball 2-3-4, Softball 2-3-4. Dorothy Welch—Soccer 4, Field Hockey 4, Basketball 4, Volleyball 2-3-4, Tennis 4, Softball 3-4. 4] 42 BASKETBALL The basketball minded girl certainly had her fill of her favorite sport during the early winter months. A tournament in all the various gym classes was held; individual Class Teams were organized; and finally, the L. H. S. Varisty Team was chosen. The girls who wen positions on this team because of their proficiency and faithful practice (ee Sally Harrison, Bev Richards, Margie Porter, Anna Tata, Diana Chiumento, Maxine ertel. First Row: Anna Cornetta, Joan Kerrigan, Marilyn Derby, Pat Becrelis, Sally Harrison, Beverly Richards, Barbara Brown, Maxine Hertel, Marjorie Porter. Second Row: Patricia Ingalls, Mary Flanagen, Nancy Cutler, Julia Ashe, Germaine Tocci, Helen Brown, Mary Batchelder, Mildred Crane, Mary Lou Cohen. Third Row: Janet Gaillairdet, Joan Mazzaferro, Rose Armilotti, Margaret Roberson, Vilma Padavano, Doris White, Sylvia Lolli, Jean McIntyre, Jackie Paquett, Jean Richard, Miss Lavin. Fourth Row: Jean Brown, Charlotte Porter, Joan Sculley, Sheila St. Cyr, Rita Lynch, Helen Lancey. FIELD HOCKEY Field hockey practice began October 13, 1946. The clash of hockey sticks could be heard at the numerous practice sessions held at both Doyle Field and Senior High School. The candidates were then divided into class teams and Interclass Field Hockey began. The first game played between the Juniors and Seniors was won by the Seniors 8-4. The second game of the series was won by the Juniors 2-0, after the Sophomores forfeited it. The final game was held November 25, and the Seniors won the title after defeating the Sopho- mores 4-0. First Row: Ruth Healey, Anita Underwood, Margaret Fagen, Sally Harrison, Maxine Hertel, Beverly Richards, Patricia Becrelis, Marilyn Derby, Sally Regan, Joan Kerrigan. Second Row: Miss Gladys Lavin, Jean Egan, Patricia Ingalls, Mary Batchelder, Marjorie Porter, Helen Brown, Caroline Emond, Doris White, Jacqueline Paquette, Dorothy Gosler, Patricia Cronin. Third Row: Charlotte Porter, Corinne Collette, Mildred Crane, Barbara Brown, Barbara Kruck, Julia Ashe, Sally Nicolson, Janet Gaillardet, Nancy Cutler, Anna Cornetta. SOCCER There was a big turnout for soccer this season. The candidates were divided into Sopho- more, Junior, and Senior teams. Several practise sessions were held, and then Interclass Championship Games were started. The Juniors played against the Sophs and won 4-0. The last game of the series between the Juniors and Seniors was held at Doyle Field on Wednesday, September 16. The Seniors won the c hampionship after defeating the Juniors 6-0. First Row: Beverly Richards, Marjorie Porter, Jean Egan, Maxine Hertel, Patricia Becrelis, Sally Regan, Sally Harrison, Marilyn Derby. Second Row: Miss Gladys Lavin, Mary Batchelder, Helen Brown, Julia Ashe, Barbara Brown, Barbara Kruck, Dorothy Gosler, Patricia Cronin, Sally Nicholson, Jan Gaillardet. Third Row: Joan Sculley, Corinne Collette, Mildred Crane, Helen Lancey, Jean MacIntyre, Natalie Ingalls, Caroline Emond, Doris White, Anna Cornetta, Nancy Cutler. 43 SOFTBALL ‘Strike three! You're out!’’ came the ump’s decision. And with that, the game was won, and the victors ran triumphantly into the locker room. The girls in the gym classes were engaged in many keen competitions during the spring months and thereby were found to have progressed rapidly in the skills of softball. Many girls reported for afternoon practice, and from this number, individuals for coveted positions on the L. H. S. Varsity team were chosen. First Row: Julia Ashe, Marion Watkins, Sally Nicholson, Sally Harrison, Peggy Smith, Loraine Tocci, Shirley Nelson, Jackie Parquett, Bev. Richards, Pat McNeil, Pat Becrelis. Second Row: Loraine Hastings, Dot Federici, Nancy Jackson, Doris White, Florence Whitney, Elaine Poirier, Peggy Nimee, Sally Regan, Jean Richards, Mary Lou Cohen. Third Row: Miss Lavin, Jean Egan, Marion Stupak, Claire Swift, Barbara Vorse, Betty Crowley, Grace Gauthier, Maxine Hertel, Carolyn Emond, Germain2 Tosci, Joan Scully, Louise Dandini, Rita Lynch. Fourth Row: Marjorie Porter, Nancy Nuttal, Dot Welch, Ruth Healy, Janet Cote, Nancy Cutler, Barbara Martin, Irene Howard, Pat Ingalls, Anne Hevalon, Joyce Munting, Mary Batchelder, Helen Brown, Betty Tardiff, Mildred Crane, Vilma Padavano, Joan Mezzaferro, Marilyn Derby. Fifth Row: Jean McIntyre, Sheila St. Cyr, Diane Kilcoyne, Barbara Kruck, Barbara Brown, Dot Gosler, Pat Cronin, Madeline De Carolis, Eleanor Mackey, Mary Rasmussen, Pearl Donahue, Sylvia Lolli, Gwen Derby, Peggy Roberson, Rose Armillotti, Jean Lynch, Sue Sanders, Ruth Kaplan, Janet Galardet, Charlotte Porter, Helen Lancey. TENNIS Monoosnook Country Club was the scene of steady tennis practice by the girls of the L. H. S. classes in the late spring months. After learning the fundamentals, the girls put in many afternoons perfecting the finer points of the sport. Miss Gladys Lavin, an expert tennis player, was the instructor. First Row: Barbara Brown, Barbara Kruck, Madelaine De Carolis, Eleanor Mackey, Nancy Jackson, Germaine Tocci, Mary Lou Cohen, Sally Regan, Patricia Becrelis, Margaret Roberson, Rose Armilotti, Janet Cote, Sylvia Lolli, Joan Mazzaferro. Second Row: Mildred Crane, Marion Stupak, Jean McIntyre, Helen Lancey, Sheila St. Cyr, Margaret Smith, Sally Harrison, Geraldine Tocci, Annabelle Gates, Elizabeth Thompson. Third Row: Mary Batchelder, Helen Brown, Marion Sargent, Marjorie Porter, Florence Whitney, Grace Gauthier, Charlotte Porter, Ethel Grenfell, Joan Scully, Louise Dandine, Joan Kerrigan, Vilma Padavano. Fourth Row: Dorothy Gosler, Gwendolyn Derby, Maxine Hertel, Jean Egan, Ruth Healey, Dorothy Welch, Margaret Nimee, Lorraine Tocci, Doris White, Lena Vairo, Sue Sanders, Jacquiline Paquet, Sally Nicholson, Marion Watkins, Patricia Cronin. VOLLEYBALL The favorite inside sport of many girls during the late winter months was volleyball. Various skills of the game, including serving and setting-up, were taught; and, as the girls practiced and became better players, many a spirited game was seen in the gym classes. Even more spirited were the afternoon games, played by the class teams, organized as an after-school activity. First Row: Florence Whitney, Doris White, Sally Regan, Mildred Crane, Jean Richards, Joyce Munting® Gwen Derby. Second Row: Bev Richards, Margaret McGillan, Peggy Smith, Sally Harrison, Grace Gauthier, Maxine Hertel, Jean McIntyre, Sheila St. Cyr, Helen Lancey, Pearl Donahue, Germaine Tocci, Shirley Nelson, Jac- queline Paquette, Mary Batchelder. Third Row: Dot Welch, Jean Egan, Barbara Martin, Irene Howard, Elaine Poirier, Peggy Nimee, Mary Rassmussen, Eleanor Foster, Peggy Roberson, Rose Armillotti, Sylvia Lolli. Fourth Rowe: Anita Underwood, Betty Thompson, Ruth Healy, Barbara Vorse, Janet Cote, Pat McNeil, Nancy Cutler, Carolyn Emond, Gerry Tocci, Louise Dandini, Pat Ingalls, Joan Mazzaferro, Ruth Meoli, Marjorie Porter, Annabelle Gaetz, Janet Gaillardet, Miss Lavin. Fifth Row: Barbara Kruck, Barbara Brown, Betty Crowley, Dot Gosler, Pat Cronin, Sally Nicholson, Marion Watkins, Julia Ashe, Germaine Tocci, Lena Vairo, Joan Sculley, Marion Stupak, Ann Havilland, Vilma Padavano, Rita Lynch, Jean Lynch, Betty Tardiff, Sue Sanders, Ruth Kaplan. 44 : ¢ ' ' : Suanpy SHOAL ae Clumring 5 ac¥icn, Land Thu For 46 n I Ay hy HISTORY In the annals of our class can be found many constructvie projects and enjoyable happenings that have not only benefited the school and the other classes in it, but have added to the knowledge and experience of each member of the Senior Class. SOPHOMORE YEAR September 6, 1944. Dear Diary, Today I am a ‘Soph’! Have always dreamed of this great day. No more ele- mentary ‘‘patrols’’ or afternoon ‘‘tea parties.”’ Looks like a “big deal.”’ September 19, 1944. Dear Diary, Had a chance to display my unusual singing voice at our first Thursday morning sing. (But could I help it if I didn't know we were supposed to wait until the piano player played the song through once before start- ing?) Such is life! November 14, 1944. Dear Diary, The Sophomore Class presents ‘Wild Hobby Horses,” starring ‘Muck’ Healy, Bob Ouiment, Anita Underwood, and Peggy smiths, Tate Taran lala. erAnemavno came thourgh winning first prize? The Sophomores, of course! Such talent, eh? November 30, 1944. Dear Diary, The sky was gray and the weather was brisk when the L. “Fighting 11” emerged victorious over the Red and Gray with a final score of 26-0. Skip Salvatore and Nick Gorgoglione, ‘‘first string’’ players, are really on my “‘hero”’ list for keeps! December 2, 1944. Dear Diary, A class meeting was called and for the first time we met our Class Advisors, Miss Lucia Piermarini and Mr. Henry Fenton. It was decided that we would be allowed to elect class officers. Wonder who'll run for office? 48 December 4, 1944, Dear Diary, Could hardly wait to hear the results of our election. President—Gary Mansur Vice-President—Peg Smith Secretary—Gloria Spadaro Treasurer—Marilyn Derby With such names as these for leaders, how could we be anything but a success! February 21, 1945. Dear Diary, Don't mind penning a line tonite ‘cause I have 10 days’ vacation. Think I'll catch up on some of that proverbial ‘beauty sleep.” (That ought to do the trick!) April 17, 1945. Dear Diary, All roads lead to Leominster High Schooi' tonite, where the annual ‘‘Soph”’ Party is to be held. Music will be rendered by all the hit bands, including Harry James, Tex Beneke, and Tommy Dorsey—(on recordings, that is.) May 11, 1945. Dear Diary , Had sooo much fun today. Some of ‘Us’ were allowed to cut classes and work on the Senior Class Motto. (One of those ‘‘all day’ projects, you know!) June 22, 1945. Dear Diary, ‘Tempus Fugit'’—It seems unbelievable that I've graduated from the ‘wise fool’ stage! JUNIOR YEAR September 4, 1945. Dear Diary, Back to school bedecked in a gorgeous coat of golden tan. Did I enjoy a beautiful summer? You bet! November 8, 1945. Dear Diary, November always brings one thought to mind at L. H. S., class elections. ‘Have you signed yet for President?’ . . . ‘Don’t forget your home room number” . . . Nomination papers were taken out for Junior Officers and the date set for ‘‘soap box’’ and ‘‘water pitcher’’ speeches was November 15. November 17, 1945. Dear Diary, We proudly announce the results of our Junior Class election. President—Ralph Lolli Vice-President—Phyllis Tessier Secretary—Gloria Spadaro (re-elected) Treasurer—John Moran November 28, 1945. Dear Diary, Inter-Class Play Contest tonite. The Junior Class presents “‘“Are We Dressing ?”’ The cast includes the remarkable talent of “Muck’’ Healy, Anita Underwood, Anne Cohen, Ray Mahassel, Maxine Hertel, Viola Izzi, Kenneth Sawyer, and David Rogers. November 29, 1945. Dear Diary, Have been waiting all day for the “Enterprise” to see who took away first prize for the best play presented. Nearly did “hand springs’’ when I read, ‘Junior Class Wins First Place in Annual Inter-Class Play Contest for the Second Consecutive Time.” Did somebody say something about talent? (Ahem) November 30, 1945. Dear Diary, “Ends, tackles, center, guards’’—'‘Hold that line’’ were familiar cheers heard at today’s Thanksgiving Game. A really hard, “rip-snorting’’ battke was played and the fans cheered even harder when the final score of 6-6 was announced. Our varsity “boys’’ are “‘Skip’’ Salvatore, Dick Tucker, and Pat Sendrowski. 49 February 20, 1946. Dear Diary, Just came in from seeing a grand play, produced and presented by 20 students from L. H. S. The tithke—‘'The Charm School’’. The purpose—tor the benefit of the Recreation Center. The result—an overwhelming suc- cess! (Will I ever forget that happy ending!!!) March 17, 1946. Dear Diary, “It's a great day for the Irish!’’ The L. H. S. assembly hall was decorated in green and white streamers. The occasion—the “Soph” Party. Solid ‘‘moo-seh ’ was furnished by Bill Allen and the ‘‘Boys’’ and dancing with U-No-Whooo! May 18, 1946. Dear Dear Diary, My first real formal. Our May Day Prom. Music was rendered by Billy Notes’ Orchestra. The grand march was led by our class officers, ‘‘Pop’’ Lolli, ‘“Spud’’ Spadaro, and Jackie Moran. A ‘'‘gay”’ time was had by all. June 20, 1946. Dear Diary, Mother was shocked at my torn shirt and bruised face. But I explained that it was only the remains of our class fight. Incidentally, the Juniors were the victors! Are we good! June 22, 1946. Dear Diary, Thought I'd take time out to wind things up with a few words about “TAC.’’ Golly, it's going over big this year, under the able leadership of Pat Becrelis, ‘‘Spud’’ Spadaro, and ‘‘Charkey’’ Bonner, all Junior Officers. The membership totals an odd 1,000. Al- though some aren't odd! (There, aren't we being a bit too corny ?) SENIOR YEAR September 4, 1946. Dear Diary, That day is here at last when I am a full pledged Senior. Only 10 months more to go, and bet they'll fly past—fast! (A poet—and I didn't know it.) October 16, 1946. Dear Diary, For the third time in our history, we elected class officers. A change in the slate of officers took place, and we are proud to announce the results: President—George Murphy Vice-President—Phyllis Tourigny Secretary—kita Lehoux Treasurer—Charmayne Bonner October 19, 1946. Dear Diary, The L. H. S. “Fighting 11” certainly played a tough battle with the veterans at Thayer Academy this afternoon, and our squad sure polished ‘em off with an amazing score of 26-0! November 12, 1946. Dear Diary, Won't take time out to write about the first and second prize in the Inter-Class Play Contest, ‘cause they didn’t mean a whole lot to the Seniors. (Ridiculous!) But the Seniors received honorable mention for their grand performance in the play entitled ‘Everything Nice,” starring Maxine Hertel, Anita Underwood, Anne Cohen, and Malcolm Healy. November 30, 1946. Dear Diary, Um-Ummm—Can smell that inviting aroma of turkey with all the trimmings! Incidentally, today’s Fitchburg - Leominster game was the most formidable battle ever played. The clash came when the ‘Red and Gray’’ were the victors, with a close shave score of 7-6. 11:45 P. M. P. S. Just had to add a few lines about tonite’s ‘‘Hep’’ evening. ‘They,’ all the fellows, were on deck, all sheiked up, ready to kill! The occasion was the Thanksgiving Dance, sponsored by the Senior Class. (To quote our great philosopher, Dick Tucker, Flattery will get you nowhere!”’) SO Dear Diary, December 1, 1946. Dear Diary, Goin’ to the Senior Hop? Who yah on the “hustle” for this time? Golly, it’s early this year, only 5 days away. December 6, 1946. Dear Diary, The City Hall was decorated as a ‘‘snow affair’’ and caused favorable comments. The musical notes of Al Gardner are still whirling through my head. Was he solid! February 21, 1947. Just one big sigh—Ah—at last a much needed vacation. With graduation so near, | could certainly use a little ‘‘moola.'’ As the saying goes, ‘'l'll have to put my nose to the grindstone. ’ April 23, 1947. Dear Diary, “To Be or Not To Be—that is the ques- tion’! Don'tmindme. Am just re-hearsing a line in our great Senior Class production. “‘Hamlet-’47.” The scenery was tops! The cast, which was ‘'Perfect-to’’, included the remarkable talent of Peg Smith, Bill Allen, Dave Sargent, Bob Ouimet, Anita Underwood, Anne Cohen, Donnie Quinn, ‘‘Spike’’ Murphy, Annabelle Gates, Skip Salvatore, and all the rest of ‘em. June 20, 1947. Dear Diary, The day we've waited for so long, but hate to see come, has arrived. Today we are on our own. For most of us, there will be little chance for college; but to the teachers who have taught us the knowledge which we will carry with us for the rest of our lives, let us raise a sincere bit of appreciation. As we start our new jobs or continue with our old ones, whatever they may be, let us keep that same old spirit which we found in L. H. S.— for with that spirit—we cannot fail. SPECIAL FEATURES Not all the learning, acquired during our stay at L. H. S., comes from books. The social life of our municipality plays an important part in the education of the students. Class Will .. Bill Allen leaves his smooth appearance to Bob Smith. Don Anderson leaves his sharp clothes to Lois Cormier. Meryl Anderson leaves her golden” way to Rita Perla. “silence is Rena Angelini leaves her sport ability to. Dot Gosler. Yola Angelini wills her pleasant character- istics to Mary Angelini. Tony Antonio leaves his ‘‘man about town” attitude to Guy Barassi. Juney Archibald wills her sweet, quiet ways to Connie Bovenzi. Barb Aubuchon leaves her generous ways to Jo Townsend. Bob Baer leaves in a hurry. Tommy Bagley leaves his businesslike manner to Egidio Bisceglia. Gerritt Bean leaves his quietness to Paul Mullaney. Pat Becrelis leaves, still an all-round person. Marie Bedard leaves with her ‘‘gang”’ to have many more enjoyable times. Marguerite Bergeron wills her scholastic ability to Ann Gallagher. Leon Bilow leaves to patronize Newberry’s fountain more often. ‘‘Doc’’ Blanchard leaves the girls’ sighing after him to Clem Millette. “Charky’’ Bonner wills her treasurer to Joan Wheeler. Barb Brown leaves her quietness to Gloria Belanger. Faythe Brown leaves L. H. S. thankful to her, for the football song she submitted to us. Bob Buckley leaves L. H. S. without ‘‘Mac.” Eleanor Carleton leaves her place at the piano at ‘‘Sings’’ to Joyce Munting. Chet Carter leaves to put in more time at the Leominster Hardware. Terry Casacca leaves her quiet, winsome ways to Marjie Robbins. Dolores Castriotta bequeaths her long dark tresses to Nancy Greco. Ray Castriotta leaves Mr. Perry's ‘Guidance Class’’ in peace. Bill Chase leaves his car to any lucky junior who can afford to keep it. Di Chiumento wills her nice, quiet ways for the undergraduates to copy. Phyll Ciccolini leaves as quietly as she came. position as 32 Elena Ciccone leaves Per. E. English Class with memories of her skillful ability to write poetry. Nancy Cohen leaves her wonderful acting ability to her sister, Mary Lou. Fred Cole leaves his sharp bow ties to Jason Kaplan. Paul Comeau wills his towering stature to Jack Baker. Marilyn Cormier begueaths her beautiful singing voice to Nancy Nuttal. Jimmy Coughlin leaves his nice, but quiet, ways to Harry Smith. Anna Cornetta wills her carefree personality to Barby Kruck. Gloria Crosby wills her magnificent artistic talent to Nancy Burke. Bette Crowley leaves her smooth appearance and warm personality to Glor Fantozzi. ‘Juicy’ Cutler leaves his sharp clothes to Bill Voedisch. Judy Dahlstrom leaves to tour the country again. Chirara Del Guidice leaves with her gang. Dot Demers wills her pretty smile to Sylvia - Lolli. Freddy Depasquale leaves his “‘small but mighty”’ appearance to “Lefty”’ Maramma. Gwen Derby leaves her place in the school band to Joan Paquette. Marilyn Derby leaves her ‘“‘fun in the ski club” to Nancy Jackson. ‘‘Shine’’ DiNardo leaves with a well adopted name, “Shine.” Margaret Dolan leaves her giddy disposition to Mammie DeCarolis. Don D’Onfro wills his sharp suits to his brother, Virgil. Manny D'‘Onjro leaves his tall, blond, and handsome appearance to Herman Hasenstein. Dick Dugan leaves his job at the B. C. to his brother, Bob. Helen Edwards leaves her ‘peaches and cream’’ complexion to Nancy Ferguson. Jean Egan leaves her pleasing personality to Jean Williams. Joe Federici leaves the girls still dateless. Anne Fini wills her love of fun to Eleanor Burke. Tony Fiorentino bequeaths her friendliness to Mary Flannagan. Audrey Fitzgerald wills her cute, little giggle to Marcia Blanchard. Roland Fluet leaves his general knowledge to Dick Cook. Dick Foltz leaves his place as Editor of the Magnet to anyone who can accomplish as much as he did. Eleanor Foster bequeaths her nice manner of sophistication to Jean Lynch. Lorraine Friske leaves her cute looks to Joan Brewer. Franny Gabriele leaves her bright smile to all the envious undergraduates. Theresa Gagnon leaves her shy but pleasing manner to Jeanne Richards. Annabelle Gates leaves to ‘‘brouse’’ around the Worcester stores. Jeanne Girardin leaves the office minus a faithful helper Reney Gopfert bequeaths her friendly ways to Barby Kruck. Elsie Guerra wills her witticisms to Peggy Roberson. Francis Hamel leaves L. H. S. with much regret? Bob Hammare leaves his curly hair to Herman Hasenstein. Bea Hardy leaves her jolly personality to anyone as nice as she. Lois Hargraves leaves with her head in the clouds. Sally Harrison leaves her love for fun to Sally Nicholson. Ralph Hartwell leaves to become Leominster’s leading C. P. A. Naine Hastings leaves her wonderful per- sonality and ability to get along with everyone to Pearl Donahue. “Muck” Healy leaves Mr. Bucknell minus a good laboratory assistant. Ruth Heely wills her happy-go-lucky manner to everyone who needs it. Maxine Hertel wills her place as ‘‘mistress of ceremonies’ to the next intelligent person. Dot Hill leaves to work in the bank. Winnie Hodson happily leaves L. H. S. with the ‘‘gang.”’ Reney Howard leaves her pretty hair to Pat Cronin. “Jay’’ Humphrey wills his good nature to Fred Matthews. Johnny Hurley leaves his dancing feet to Stephie Beaudette. Vi Izzi wills her easy-going attitude to Lois Merriman. Priscilla Johnson leaves her lively personality to Marilyn Spiller. Stuart Johnson leaves with his slow gait to catch the Sterling bus. Betsy Kendall leaves her Barbara Burchstead. Joan Kerrigan leaves her sparkling eyes to Vilma Padovano. petiteness to 53 Di Kilcoyne wills her smart styles and smooth personality to Eleanor Mackey. Leo Lachapelle leaves his all-round per- sonality to Don Stout. Lorraine Lamoureaux wills her smooth ver- sion of ‘'Night and Day” to some other pianist. ‘Dimples’ Landon bequeaths her adorable hair style to Connie Bovenzi. Barb Lanza leaves Mr. Rogers one less faithful friend. Barb Larkin leaves her quietness to Sylvia Gasbarri. Anne Lavoie bequeaths her good nature to “Bunny” Skinner. Leon L’Ecuyer leaves the teachers in grief? Rita Lehoux bequeaths her sweet, quiet pera to anyone who can fill the ill. Nancy Lewis leaves her ‘‘chic’’ appearance to Joyce Hemenway. Marchie Leyneek wills her wonderful sense of humor to Sylvia Lolli. Ralph Lolli leaves his nice way with people to those who have yet to learn. Norman Lozier leaves his blue eyes to Roger Cormier. Jan MacCracken leaves her cute nose to Marcia Blanchard. Franky MacDonald leaves L. H. S. to join his buddies. Lucien Mammone leaves L. H. S. minus a star football player. Gary Mansur leaves his position as Editor of Press Club to the Junior Editor. Dot Marchette wills her gay, carefree manner to Bette Condon. Barb Martin wills her cute manner to Janet Cataleta. Henry Martineau leaves with his ‘Silence is golden way. George Mason leaves his sporting ability to “Bud” Beers. Ed Maxfield leaves to become an excellent executive at Simond Saw. Connie Mazzafarro leaves her heart to some- one in the Class of ‘48. Camille Melanson leaves his quiet personality to Jackie Selley. Paul Mitchell leaves unable to keep track of the Rah! Rah! girls’ meetings. Norman Morey leaves the girls starry-eyed. “Skinny’’ Morris leaves, sporting around in his car with the Sterling Jacks. Evey Muir leaves bound for Clinton with the gang. Squeaky Mullan wills her cute and nice way to get along with people to Joan Wheeler. Bob Munting leaves his nice wavy hair for all the girls to envy. “Spike’’ Murphy leaves his sports ability and leadership ability to Guy Barrassi. Peggy McGillen leaves her smiling Irish eyes to Joan Sculley. Marilyn McGrath wills her agreeable dis- position to Lorraine Hebert. Shirly Newton bequeaths her curls to Jean Early. Peggy Nimee bequeaths her latest styled clothes to Bette Condon. Bob Ouimet leaves his acting ability to Jack Baker. Danny Paquette leaves with his diploma in one hand and his camera in the other. Margaret Peck leaves the Magnet Business Staff without her intelligent leadership. Sam Perla leaves his everlasting bankroll to Louis McCarthy. Alice Perkins wills her wonderful personality and sweet manner to Jeanette Racine. Cecile Perrault bequeaths her pretty features to Beverly Holmes. Lucille Perrault wills her ‘‘debby’’ appear- ance to Pat Johnson. Ruth Peterson leaves her noted dainty ways to Rosalie McCumber. Johnny Piccolmini leaves his position as football manager to ‘Swampy’’ DeCarolis. Elaine Poirier wills her cuteness to the Fantozzi Twins. Leo Poirier leaves to fall asleep somewhere else besides L. H. S. Margie Porter leaves high memories for her diary. Doris Pothier leaves her place at the type- writer to some capable junior. Paul Proulx leaves for teachers’ college to find out just what the teachers go school with through. Donny Quinn leaves to follow in Butch’s footsteps? Sally Regan leaves her soft voice to the noisy sophomores. Jeannette Rheault bequeaths her beautiful golden-red tresses to Joan Sculley. Bev Richards wills her sports ability to Mary Turano. Paul Rines leaves with the rest of the ‘‘carbarn boys.”’ Dot Robbins leaves her “‘latest fads’’ to Fo Townsend. Bob Roberge leaves L. H. S. minus an honor student? Dave Rodgers wills his intelligence to Richard Smith. Don Rogers leaves in his car with his friends. Elsie Rugg leaves, to Nancy Cutler, her place on the Sterling bus. Skippy Salvatore wills his ‘'star’’ place on the football team to ‘‘Lefty’’ Marrama. Sue Sanders leaves her cute looks to Sheila St. Cyr. Dave Sargent leaves his ability to solve problems to Bert Farrell. 34 Gisa'’ Senay leaves his ability to be class jester to Louis McCarthy. Peggy Smith leaves her collegiate air to Jean McIntyre. Gloria Spadaro leaves her ability to draw to Betsy Aston. Merrill Spiller bequeaths to David Underwood his sharp walk. Frank Sweeney leaves his ‘‘fishing line’’ to Roger Shepard. Claire Swift leaves the corridors of L. H. S. minus a very pretty ornament. Betty Tardiff leaves her trips to Fitchburg to “Ginny” Nickerson. Ann Tata leaves her ability in sports to Helen Brown. Mary A. Tata leaves her nice personality to Joan King. Mary E. Tata leaves her quietness to Jeannine Campbell. Marion Taylor leaves her big brown eyes to Angie Di Massa. Charles Thomas leaves to follow in Jose Iturbi's footsteps. Betty Thompson leaves to travel along with Annabelle. “Star” Tisdale leaves with all the “Joes. ’ Gerry Tocci wills her wittiness to her cousin, Germaine. Lucille Tourigny bequeaths her pretty fea- tures to Grace Gilbert. Phyll Tourigny leaves as Vice-President of the Senior Class. Dick Tucker leaves his way with the Sopho- mores to any future Senior. Anita Underwood wills her dramatic ability to Peggy Frye. Dick Van Vleck leaves his love of Clinton to Dick Mullaney. Anna Vendetti wills, to Nancy Ferguson, her long dark hair. Barb Vorse leaves her sociable personality and love for fun to Mickey Brault. Marilyn Wass leaves to become an art teacher. Kinsey Watkins leaves her neat appearance and demure manners to Betsy Aston. Dot Welch leaves her studiousness to Emily Bunker. Alfred Wheeler leaves his smoothness to Norman Bourque. Arthur Wheeler leaves his love for flying to John Todd. Ruth Wilson leaves her quietness to Lois Hanson. Bob Wonkka leaves his good all-round character to Fred Matthews. Marion Wyman leaves “the hill’ with fond memories of three wonderful years. Herb Young leaves his week-ends in Clinton to Jerry Kilcoyne. CM 9I.P.4 Press Club, for many years a member of the Central Massachusetts Intersholastic Press Association, had a particular interest in the organization this year. Editor-in-chief Gary Mansur ‘47 was elected president, and Margaret Smith ‘47 was chosen secretary of the C. M. 1. P. A. For this reason, L. H. S. Press Club gained considerable prominence and prestige in the association, although it had frequently won honors from the group in news writing and news coverage in the past. Qnter-Class. Play. The Interclass Play Contest, sponsored by the L. H. S. Dramatic Club under the supervision of Miss E. Lillian Ricker, was presented at the Senior High School Auditorium on November 22, 1946. The Sophomore Class play was Antic Spring, a one-act comedy by Robert Nail. The cast of this play, coached by Jean McIntyre and Huntley Hird, was as follows: Jack Seeley, Janet Cataleta, Marilyn Spiller, Barry Regan, Donald Gordan, and Peggy Frye. The coaches acted as prompters. The Junior Class offered The Opening of a Door, a drama in one act by Wall Spence. The cast included Nancy Jackson, Jack Baker, Leonora Del Guidice, Marilyn Newman, Robert Farrell, and Joan Wheeler. Mary Lou Cohen was the student coach, and the prompters were Sylvia Gasbarri and Bette Condon. Everything Nice, a one-act comedy by A. A. O'Keefe, was presented by the Senior Class. The cast of this play was as follows: Malcolm Healy, Maxine Hertel, Florence Hume, Anita Underwood, Anne Jane Cohen, Gwen Derby, and Herbert Muir. Anna Cornetta and Frank Sweeney were the coaches, and Ruth Meoli and Annabelle Gates were prompters. Other committees were the following: Tickets . Jeanne Girardin Stage _ Frank Richards, Richard Harris Properties Mary Flanagan, Julia Ashe, Elena Mackey Head Usher . Patricia Sweeney Publicity Anna Carluccio, Jeanette Di Sabatino, Gloria Sambito The judges, Mrs. Austin Philbin, Miss Dorothy Johnson, and Mr. Frank Howe, selected the Junior Play as the winner and gave the Sophomore Play honorable mention. The best actress award was won by Anita Underwood; the best actor medal was awarded to Jack Baker; Jack Seeley received honorable mention. Sy) ‘Hamlet 47... SENIOR PLAY There were Viennese waltzes and jive tunes at the Castle in Elsinore; there was a baker's dozen of pretty co-eds from Witten- berg whom Shakespeare had never thought of; Laertes bade a fond farewell to his sister Ophelia in the busy Elsinore Airport; Hamlet, in swimming trunks, delivered the immortal soliloquy ‘To be or not to be,’’ poised on the edge of the diving board in the Castle swim- ming pool; the sanitarium at Elsinore became the setting for Ophelia’s poignant madness; and the fatal duel which causes Hamlet's ultimate undoing occurred in the Castle gymnasium. But the essential spirit of this greatest of all plays which has swayed the minds and hearts of playgoers down through the ages was retained in its entirety in this production of ‘‘Hamlet”’ by the Class of 1947 on the nights of April 23, 24, and 25 in the Junior High School Auditorium. Far from violating its traditional integrity, this modern-dress production served to under- score the eternal values of the play and proved once again that it is for all times and ages. Emphasis in this 44th Senior Production 56 was placed not on the “'star’’ values of the central characterizations, but rather on the rediscovery of the swiftly-moving, absorbing story-structure of the play. Its sixteen action- packed scenes were, in effect, a living motion- picture. -A simple functional setting and an ingenious lighting arrangement afforded the student actors full scope for telling the melodramatic story in the most effective theatrical terms. The allied arts of acting, music, dance, and design, and the pro- motional and business skills incident to the successful production involved the services of every member of the graduating class. Enthusiastic community audiences and many notable, visiting educators filled the auditorium to capacity for the three per- formances and acclaimed the project as one of the most unusual an d interesting ever undertaken by a high school group. ‘““Hamlet 47’ was the eleventh in the series of Senior Plays directed by Mr. John F. Joyce and the fourth Shakespearean pro- duction since 1939, ‘‘Macbeth,” ‘Romeo and Juliet,“ and ‘The Taming of the Shrew” having been staged by other senior classes. The cast is arranged in the order of appearance. SpeakerotsexOlogic sss tree Annabelle Gates Bernardo, a young lieutenant of the Castle Guard «nc drei oud alle Che SIE Uae eae ee David Sargent Francisco, a soldier of the Castle Guard... Robert Baer Horatio, Hamlet's friend and roommate at Wittenberg ns oe bythe oer i ook eben George Mason Marcellus, an officer of the Castle Guard noe uid g NEE Seine Rene ct ce aie eee Francis MacDonald The Spirit of Hamlet’s Father, the late King oo) eae OP ie Se ee William Allen Claudius, King of Denmark, Hamlet's uncle RUN te tte 6 Gd Sto oa austin Robert Ouimet Gertrude, Queen of Denmark, mother of Hamlet gb bak aie LR eee Anita Underwood Hamlet, son of the late, nephew of the present, King bag ots ae ee eee David Salvatore First Flunkey at Kronberg Castle... Alfred DePasquale Second Flunkey at Kronberg Castle. . Leo Lachapelle Polonius, the Prime Minister ........ Malcolm Healy Ophelia, daughter of Polonius ....... Margaret Smith Ibaertes, som of Polonius...... 2+: .+-=- Donald Quinn Voltimand, Secretary of State........ George Murphy Cornelius, Chancellor of the Exchequer Los aca S49 Ime el So eee Joseph Federici Osric, Marshal of the King’s Household. Attilio Antonio Princess of Novogrod ........... Frances Gabriele DuchessaValdemaxee ne a ere Sue Sanders IDuchesseAalborgeeem ert se Hs ae Joan Kerrigan Princess of Ringkjobing.............. Betsy Kendall IDachessiof Ansgar 4025. 65- ee oe Irene Gonfert Duchessvoloweyils iar nc canker bes Claire Swift Countess of Gothland................ Eleanor Foster Duchess of Copenhagen ............. Peggy Nimee Countess of Smaaland ............. Marion Watkins The Minister from the United States Robert Munting The Ambassador from England.......... Leon Bilow A Transcontinental Plane Stewardess Barbara Aubuchon A Transcontinental Plane Stewardess..... Viola Izzi Pilot at the Elsinore Airport............. Leo Poirier Pilot at the Elsinore Airport ....Raymond Castriotta A Nervous Lady Traveler................ Anne Fini A Lady Travelling with a Dog ..... Lois Hargreaves Information Clerk at the Elsinore Airport Margaret Peck A Travelling Movie Star ............. Elsie Guerra The Movie Star’s Secretary ......... Viola Angelini Ret enorter ss. wie rd tare oe ee Elena Ciccone A Lady who has Lost Her Plane Ticket... .Ruth Meoli Rosencrantz, Hamlet's fraternity brother at Wittenberg Re ee cP ae te rn eo hens Richard Tucker Guildenstern, Hamlet's fraternity brother at Wittenberg ee ery Pe Glee Oy chore Giele 3 iit eleie. Leon L’'Ecuyer, Constance, a Wittenberg co-ed ....... Sally Harrison Audrey, a Wittenberg co-ed....... Charmayne Bonner Diana, a Wittenberg co-ed ........ Audrey Fitzgerald Gelia, a Wittenberg co-ed............... Rita LeHoux Hermione, a Wittenberg co-ed....... Phyllis Tourigny Imogen, a Wittenberg co-ed.......... Bette Thompson Marina, a Wittenberg co-ed... ..Constance Mazzaferro Eleanor, a Wittenberg co-ed.........Beverly Richards Paulina, a Wittenberg co-ed............. Bette Tardiff Ursula, a Wittenberg co-ed .......... Barbara Martin Cornelia, a Wittenberg co-ed......... Margaret Fagan Iris, a Wittenberg co-ed............. Lorraine Mullan Cassandra, a Wittenberg co-ed ....... Barbara Vorse Genesius, director of Elsinore Repertory Theatre 2 OB a iat NOI Gath ch ne tae aE Herbert Muir herrlayer Queens ares eee Anne Cohen herb lay era il lain eee eee eee John Hurley Speaker of Prologue to Play within Play. Jean Egan Virgilia, actress at the Elsinore Theatre . Jeanne Girardin Mariana, actress at the Elsinore Theatre... .Ruth Heely Lychorida, actress at the Elsinore Theatre mgr us oe eee ee ere Dorothy Welch House Physician at Elsinore Sanitarium Sb Stee as Cot ter TN Re Leon Bilow Interne at Elsinore Sanitarium....... Robert Munting Lady Macbeth, a patient at the Sanitarium Pe NT Wake hE ae Ag ROE PB et SA ce ig8 Maxine Hertel Juliet, a patient at the Sanitarium. . .Gwendolyn Derby Head: Nurse eee ee ee Dorothy Marchetti Sanitarium Nes cnn ere Bette Crowley SanitanumiNurse sneer ee Ann Fiorentino SanitariumeN urse see eee Alice Perkins Sanitarium Nurse ................ Theresa Casacca Sanitariurng Ns 6 nee eee Marilyn Cormier Maid to Queen Gertrude............. Barbara Brown Maid to Queen Gertrude ........... Diane Kilcoyne Bullcalf, foreman of a construction gang Raymond DiNardo Shadow, a worker inthe gang...... John Piccolomini Slender, a workerinthe gang ...... James Coughlin Simpcox, a worker inthe gang. . Alfred DePasquale Belch, a worker inthe gang ......... Leo Lachapelle PRODUCTION STAFF Production Manager ................. Gary Mansur Production Directors. Patricia Becrelis, Marilyn Derby TechnicalaDirectore 1 fie ea. Richard Foltz Assistant Technical Director........... Gerritt Bean ArODitectormeite freee ee Gloria Spadaro Assistant Art Directors ...Gloria Crosby, Paul Gale Secretary to the Directors ............ Doris Pothier Director of Costuming ............. Anna Cornetta Assistant Directors of Costuming Lorraine Lamoureux, Geraldine Tocci Directoriof, Dance me ee eee Joan Kerrigan Directomiof Musica nee Charles Thomas Assistant Directors of Music ...... Daniel Paquette, Arthur Wheeler Stage. Manager sae ee rr Merrill Spiller Assistant Stage Manager............ Chester Carter Property Manager .............. George Blanchard Assistant Property Managers ....... William Chase, Richard Dugan Hand Property Manager ................ Anna Tata Sound Effects Managers. Leo Tisdale, Alfred Wheeler Assistant Sound Effects Managers... ..Paul Comeau, Stewart Johnson, Henry Martineau Chiefiblectricianmae tetera ee David Rodgers Assistant Electricians ........... Donald Anderson, Eugene Duchesneau Makeup Managers. Rena Angelini, Dolores Castriotta, Chiara DelGuidice, Theresa Gagnon, Jeannette Rheault Boys’ Wardrobe Manager......... Lucien Mammone Tickets and House Manager......... Thomas Bagley Program and Publicity Manager ........ Ralph Lolli Manager of Student Ticket Campaign ..Paul Proulx Educational Director of Special Matinee lt rack Norm ade as Diana Chiumento Poster; Manager, ee oe ese Marilyn Wass Assistant Poster Managers........ Eleanor Carleton, Beatrice Hardy Subscription Managers... Irene Howard, Sally Regan Assistant Subscription Managers . . Lorraine Friske, Shirley Newton Chief Ushermiy oe oc ee Doris Demers Box Office Treasurer................ Ralph Hartwell Stage Staff: Roland Fluet, Francis Hamel, Julian Humphrey, Norman Lozier, Camille Melanson, Leonard Morris, Paul Rines, Robert Roberge. Costume and Makeup Staff: Theresa Gallant, Lorraine Hastings, Marilyn Larkin, Evelyn Muir, Marjorie Porter, Lucille Tourigny, Anna Vendetti. Business and Ticket Staff: Marguerite Bergeron, Phyllis Ciccolini, Frederick Cole, Robert Hammare, Edgar Maxfield. Ushers: Meryl Anderson, June Archibald, Faythe Brown, Judith Dahlstrom, Margaret Dolan, Doris Hall, Priscilla Johnson, Angela Landon, Barbara Lanza, Barbara Larkin, Anna Lavoie, Nancy Lewis, Janice MacCrackin, Margaret McGillen, Cecile Perreault, Lucille Perreault, Ruth Peterson, Elaine Poirier, Mary Tata, Marion Taylor, Ruth Wilson, Marion Wyman. FAC Jopics... el AG It's Saturday nite in the ole home town, and it’s anyone’s guess where you'll find the better half of the teen-age crowd. A carry-over from ‘‘war- years,’ the Teen-Age Canteen (better still, “°TAC’’) is in full swing, more so than ever before. Actually run by officers selected from among the patrons, the canteen always has the individual support of all. Whether it’s just another nite with the ole juke box supplying the ‘‘mco- sek’’ or a hep band giving the ‘‘down beat, ’ there's sure to be fun for all. And why not? Of course we wouldn't want to have every dance, would we! S when you see us sitting and chatting, playing ping pong, or sipping a ‘‘coke,”’ you'll know it’s just that we’d rather not have all the dances but give some other girls a chance, too! (Big hearted, you know... . ) Every so often, the pocket book permitting, we hire a real “‘live’’ band— and does that draw a crowd. They tell me they even come down from Springfield —so you see our fame has spread—Ah, me, it’s dark here under the balcony ...... And I think—Quiet, Sadie—Try to look nonchalant—That cute football hero is headed my way! 58 60 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomores have been doing a great deal to establish their position at Leominster Senior High School. At the introduction of the school year, officers to represent their class were elected by the students. Already underway, is a project in which no other class has been able to succeed, that being, to obtain class rings in the Sophomore year. A large portion of the Sophomore Class are members of the numerous school clubs; such as, Choral, Glee, and Dramatic Clubs. Students belonging to the Dramatic Club showed school spirit and class enthusiasm by receiving second prize in the Inter-Class Play Contest. One student from each Sophomore homeroom represents their class at meet- ings of the school cabinet. In all these functions, the Sophomores are doing well in up-holding traditions at the high school. The Sophomore Class has had the unique privilege of electing class officers this year. They are: President—Robert Brown Vice-President—Sylvia Lolli Secretary—Mary Rasmussen Treasurer—Joan Sculley JUNIOR CLASS The class of ‘48 is a class of which to be proud. They have two of the most outstanding high school football players in New England. Never before had two boys had honorable mention on a football honor roll in their sophomore as well as junior year. These boys, as you know, are Guy Barrassi, the president of the class, and Marco Landon. Not only did the class win honors in the footgall field, but their social events were successful, too. They won first place in the Inter-Class Play Contest. A very brilliant and colorful affair, the Junior Prom, was one of the main events of the year. This success is due largely to the splendid co-operation given by the class officers. Guy Barrassi, class president, has done a magnificent job in making the Junior Class outstanding. The class has a very able vice- president in Joan Paquette. She has con- tributed much to the success of the class. The substantial amount of money in the Junior treasury is partly due to the splendid work of treasurer Joan Wheeler. First on the honor roll and one of the best secretaries L. H. S. has had is Lola De Amicis. We hope next year their success will be continued. 61 Listan � MA dsan child nent , Bouncing “Burnsie 62 | | THE SENIORS The Seniors are the leaders of our school community. The class of ‘47 will soon leave L. H. S., but it will have made its place in the history of the school. After only three short years on “the hill,’’ these girls and boys will go forth, some to enter business and trades, others to pursue higher learning. Whatever their interest, they are sure to be successful, for these men and women of tomorrow will be the future leaders of our country. 65 WILLIAM CHARLES ALLEN College Course Bill . . . Blue eyes and dimples .. . A smile for all. . Music is his meat... Probable Gene Krupa . . . A request for ‘‘Body and Soul’’ . . . Smooth dancer . . . Leominster Ski Club . . . Enjoys the thrills of Mansfield’s ski trails . . . Efficient home room executive ... Student Council treasurer . . . University of Miami. . . Field of Business. DONALD LEE ANDERSON Commercial Course Andy .. . The boy with an abundance of dry humor... Medium height . . . Sharp clothes, especi- ' ally those drastic ties . . . Mr. Watson's star book- keeping pupil . . . One of the original members of the Gremlin Club .. . Press Club . . . Senior t ardy officer . . . Plans to attend a business college . Certified Public Accountant. MERYL ELAINE ANDERSON Commercial Course Andy .. . Wonderful personality . . . Neat dresser ... Pretty smile and pretty eyes . . . Cooks practically all the time . . . Enjoys musical shows . . . Loves to walk . . . Favorite winter sport is ice skating . . . Loves Canada . . . Used to belong to the Canadian Red Cross Club . . . Wants to go back to Canada . A business school . . . Bookkeeper and accountant. RENA MARIE ANGELINI Commercial Course Renie .. . Brown-eyed . . . Good sense of humor ... Well liked by all... Never a dull moment... Dancing partner ‘Vic’ .. . Skating, swimming, bowling, horseback riding, and dancing. . . Delights to the songs of Frank Sinatra and the rhythms of Louis Jordon . . . Member of basketball, volley ball, bowling ... 9peech Club... Future air hostess. VIOLA RITA ANGELINI General Yoli . . . Oh! that sweet smile . . . So very tiny .. . Everyone's friend... A-1 priority on first seat in every classroom ... Whiz in Math . . . Can she swim ... Does she like sports .. . Table tennis . Skating . . . Softball .. . Never a dull moment... Likes collecting photos of friends . . . ‘Number Please’ . . . Yes, a telephone operator .. . New England Telephone. ATTILIO ROBERT ANTONIO College Course Tony . . . One of the best .. . Always ready to lend a helping hand... Track is his meat. . . Letter Mmaneioo.... 4s. honor roll? 2 ¢. You betl-s.. . “Has anybody seen Pop?” .. . A buddy of Mr Rogers? . . . Dancing at T. A. C. on Saturday nights , “I've got the Ford today; want a ride?’ . . . Holy Cross . . . State Police. 67 JUNE MARIE ARCHIBALD Commercial Course Junie ...-Archie .. . Personality plus . . . That clean and polished look . . . Shining hair and spark- ling eyes ... A friend indeed . . . Smooth clothes . .. Enjoys a serious book ... Choral Club... Speedy and tricky forward in basketball . . . Going steady with ‘‘U-know who” . : . Intends to become demon- strator of modern business machines . . . Will be great success. BARBARA MAY AUBUCHON Commercial Course Barb .. . Attractive brunette . . . Brown eyes ... Tall with lovely features . . . Center of attraction ... Faultless personality . . . Stunning clothes. . . Dancing partners galore .. . Swings and sways with Sammy Kay .. . Public speaking is her favorite subject .. . Magnet Editorial Staff . . . Glee Club . . + French Club .... Girls Tennis 9. . Honor Rel 2-3-4... Plans-to become a beautician. ROBERT JOHN BAER General Course Bob . . . Midget powder keg . . . Perpetual motion .. . Vitality and personality plus . . . Hunting and fishing his meat . . . Football . . . Enthusiastic about all sports . . . Favorite band, Spike Jones... Likes music . . . He calls it music . . . Boys’ Choral and Glee Clubs . . . One of the Brockleman boys ... Hard worker? .. . Future is undecided. THOMAS FRANK BAGLEY College Course Tommy ... All-round fellow ... Our real class blond... Oh, those witty remarks! .. . Class humorist ; History shark . . . Virtuoso of the piano. . Great sports enthusiast . . . What a skier! . . . First love, skating . . . Second Honor Roll . . . Member of Glee Club... Assistant on Press Club Staff... Holy Cross College . . . Radio announcer. GERRITT POST BEAN College Course Bean... Tall and dark .. . Quiet... Brains of fenem oclass ..... Ask Bean; he knows.‘ 2s. Mr: pueknell says, lhats right: isn tit; Bean?’-...-. Scientific encyclopedia of our class . . . Readin ... owWimming. .. Skiing... Chemistry ... Math .. . DeMolay officer . . . Speech club in ‘44... Bowling . . ..Photography . . . Honor roll student . . Worcester Tech’. . Chemist. PATRICIA R. BECRELIS College Course Patty B... Everybody's buddy .. Full of ideas . . . Oh, those comebacks! .. . . ‘No, not that way, ‘Bucky'!’ . . . Our class team heroine . . . Keeps T. A. C. rolling . . . Past president of Speech Club . .. An honor roll member . . . ‘Remember our ‘Charm School’! .. . The alto:of Glee Club. ... French Club member .. . Last year’s Cabinet discus- sions! .. . Chief organizer of Bob Wonkka Scholarship Drive . . . High school athletics to gym teaching ... All ready for Sargent College. 69 MARIE ALMA BEDARD Commercial Course “Joe”. . . Personality plus ... Neat as a pin ... Wizard at Bookkeeping II. . . School sports and dances are tops . . . Sewing clothes is fun . . . Favorite interest is a certain Marine from Fitchburg . . . Active member of the French Club. . . Expects to make some business man a good secretary. CONSTANCE THERESA BERGERON Commercial Course “Chunky”... A girl with an amazing personality . . . Fortunate to graduate so young . . . Fond of dancing and singing . . . Has a million dollar smile .. . Likes being with people .. . Her plans for the future are undecided. MARGUERITE MARTHA BERGERON Commercial Course Margie .. . Sweet... Attractive brunette . Hazel eyes ... Very pleasing personality .. . Happy disposition ... A smile for everyone... Neat dresser . . . Favorite pastime is skating . . . Smooth dancer ... Prefers Wayne King’s Orchestra . . . Bookkeeping whiz . . . Former member of Civil Air Patrol . . Honor Roll student 2-3-4 . . . Has secretarial position. 70 LEON ALBERT BILOW, Jr. Commercial Course “Stretch”... Easy to get along with. . . Swell personality . . . Neat dresser . . . Favorite alibi, “I forgot’ . ... Movie fiend . . . Enjoys bowling... Mastered swimming .. . Tries ice skating Detests rollerskating . . . Hot record collection... . Christmas assembly 1945 . . . Memorial Day Play 1946... Enjoys freehand drawing . . . Plans to be a sign painter. GEORGE F. BLANCHARD Commercial Course “Doc . . . Pleasing personality . . . Oh, that haircut! . . . Always borrowing money .. . Likes to go hunting . . . Works after school . . . Basketball and football star . . . Honor Roll student 2-3... Gremlin Club . . . Basketball 2-3-4 . . . Football, squad one .. . Plans career in Navy . . .“ Maybe Meo TC: CHARMAYNE BONNER College Course “Charkey’’ ... One of the best. . . Vice-President of home room .. . Cute Blonde . . . Money caretaker for ‘47... Whose gold football? .. . Captain of gym team .. . Sweet and friendly .. . ‘What can we sing for Thursday?” ... Likes dancing . . . Member of Magnet Staff... ‘Can't we wear our dungarees?”’ ... Talk-walk . . . Going to Massachusetts General Hospital . . . Future airline hostess. Z1 BARBARA JANE BROWN Commercial Course Barb . . . Oh, that lovely hair! . . . Everyone's pal . . . Great personality . . . Enjoys roller skating, bowling, basketball, and softball . . . Sports around in her father’s Buick . . . Likes dancing at Whalom . . . Captain of gym team in junior and senior year . Member of T.A.C. .. . Plans to enter a business college . . . Future secretary. FAYTHE OLIVE BROWN Commercial Course ‘Fatal’ . .: A wonderful personality .. . Willing to help others . . . Favorite sport is bowling . . Likes dancing and the theater... Came from Abington in sophomore year. . . First prize winner of New Songs and Cheers Contest . . . Thanks for the song ‘Blue and White”. . . Honor Roll student. . . Becker’s Junior College, Worcester . . . Accountant. ROBERT EMMETT BUCKLEY Commercial Course Bob . . . Swell personality ... Neat dresser... Better than average student . . . There is a certain blonde . . . Hunting and fishing is his meat... All around sportsman . . . Where did he get that wave in his hair? .. . Basketball 1, 2, 3... Football 1, 3 . . . President of Home Room . . . Business school . .. Learn father’s business. 72 ELEANOR HARRIET CARLETON College Course El... Don't call me Ellie . . . Oh, what big eyes you have! .. . Pianist for Choral Club. . . Plays the organ, too... Softball, volleyball, and tennis... Horseback riding . . . Farmerette, modern design ... Draw? Cando... Regular globe trotter—trom here to Nebraska and back . . . New England School of Art . . . Fashion illustrator. CHESTER E. CARTER College Course Chet... Never alone... Good friend... Always working in the Leominster Hardware . . . Active in De Molay ... . Officer in Baptist Youth Fellowship ... Favorite sports: skiing, basketball, skating, swim- ming, and bowling . . . Plans for future incomplete ... Maybe hardware executive. THERESA ANN CASACCA Commercial Course Terry . . . Queen in the personality corner... Bright eyes of Saint Cecilia's . . . Clothes galore ... Football and swimming fan . . . Loves toboganning . . . Soft dance music makes her dreamy . . . All well known dance bands give her great pleasure . . . Business Advertising Manager o: the Magnet . . . Nursing at the Leominster Hospital . . . Hair- dressing another alternative. 73 DOLORES ROSELY CASTRIOTTA Commercial Course Do... A cute brunette ... Where did you get those eyes? .. . Joyful character . . . Clothes galore ... Loves skiing, swimming, tennis, and movies... Favorite song: “It Had to be You” . . . Hobby is jewelry collecting . . . Great Movie fan... Will attend Allis Academy in Worcester . . . Hopes to be a hairdresser. RAYMOND JOSEPH CASTRIOTTA College Course Ray ... Quiet kid? ... ‘Just let me hunt and fish’ . . . Auto Mechanics Club... ‘‘Let’s find out what makes it run” ... Always agrees with Mr. Rogers? .. . Ask him how he learned to drive . You ought to see him iceskate . . . He’s on the honor roll, too... Clark University . . . Teacher of social studies. WILLIAM A. CHASE College Course Bill . . . Pleasant . . . Interesting talker Honor student . . . Good all around guy . . . Happy go lucky . . . Likes to travel . . . Active in interclass sports . . . Active member of the De Molay and A. U. Y. . . . Loves classical and modern music . . . Always with another ‘Bill’... Plans to be a business man .. . Here’s hoping. 74 DIANA LEONA CHIUMENTO College Course Di... A wonderful person . . . Radiant personality Plus sports ability . .. Oh, that laugh! . . . Excellent guard on girls’ basketball team .. . Eager participator in Ski Club and various other sports activities Senior Prom Decorating Committee .. . Teen Age Canteen Executive Board Committee... Nurse... Leominster Hospital . . . The patients will always be happy. PHYLLIS LOIS CICCOLINI Commercial Course Phyl... A-reliable friend... True pal... Loves to go to the movies .. . Enjoys dancing. . . Her hobby is reading . . . Honor Roll student . . . Plans in the future to have her own beauty parlor... Will attend a hairdressing school in Worcester . . . H opes to be a hairdresser. ELENA CICCONE Commercial Course Chic... Very poetic... Nice to know... Loves skiing, music, and literature... Art has always been her hobby . . . Art Committee on the Magnet Editorial Staff . . . Dreams of music and dramatics . . . Her future as yet is undecided .. . Very interested in be- coming a writer. Wis) ANNE JANE COHEN College Course Naney ... One ina million... Brainstorm of the class .. . Originality plus... Oh, those puns! .. . Always starting to diet . . . Tall and stately . . . First Prize winner of the 1946 Annual Speech Contest ... Dramatics and music... French Club... President of the Dramatic Club : . . Junior Member of the Fortnightly Club . . . Columbia University . . . Radio dramatist . . . Future television star. FREDERICK D. COLE College Course “Teddy” .. . History shark .. . Pleasant ap- pearance ... A good word for everyone... Tall and stately . . . Oh, that laugh! . . . Those bow ties! .. . Consistently on the honor roll . . . Magnet Staff. . . Pilgrim Fellowship Union... . Reading . . . Skiing .. . Participant in the Variety Shows at the Leominster Junior High School . . . Boston University . . . Civil Service work. PAUL HENRY COMEAU Commercial Course Bud ... Tall and slim . . . He is always good for a laugh... A whiz at shorthand . . . Aviation is his hobby . . . One of the original Gremlins . . . Cabinet Member . . . Honor Roll student . . . Plans to go into the aviation field . . . Rockets and jets maybe. 76 ROBERT LEE CONNOR General Course Bob... Everybody's pal... Likes all sports... Spends most of his leisure time horseback riding... . Hunting and fishing .. . Hard worker... ‘I'll never get to be in a senior homeroom! ’ . . . Some girl's dreamboat . . . Likes to work on farms .. . Navy's man after graduation . . . Possibility of becoming die maker after leaving Navy. MARILYN JOANNE CORMIER College Course Marilyn .. . Seen but not heard .. . Voice plus personality ... Oh, that red hair! .. . Pretty blue eyes ..- Aw heck!” ... Loves all sports... Reading... Theatre fiend .. . Librarian in the Glee Club... “Choral Club... Twirler in the band . . . French Club .. . State Teacher’s College . . . Geography teacher . . . Who wouldn't want her for a teacher? ANNA MARY CORNETTA Commercial Course Ann ... Liked by everyone . . . Pleasing per- sonality . .. Beautiful hair with eyes to match. . . Oh, that smile! .. . Another diet... ‘Jeepers crow! ... Whiz in typing. . . Sewing is her hobby . . . Member of the Dramatic Club... Student director of Interclass Play. Contest . . . Sports enthusiast, especially basket- ba ll .. . Fisher Secretarial School ... Radio secretary . .. Maybe even executive secretary. vi JAMES PAUL COUGHLIN College Course Jim .. . Very dependable . . . Good-looking . . . Tall, dark, and handsome and likes the girls . Mr. Coburn's right hand man . . . Another one of the gridiron greats from the “‘carbarn”’ . . . Likes to participate in any kind of sport—even ping-pong .. . Expects to spend a few years with Uncle Sam in the United States Navy. GLORIA R. CROSBY College Course Gloria ... Expressive eyes .. . Appears demure, but really “hep”... Fond of animals . . . Draws caricatures . . . Plays piano well . . . Honor roll student . . . Art editor of Magnet Editorial Staff... President of Sterling Young People’s Association .. . Fortnightly Club .. . Will enter either B. U. or Clark University . . . Wants to invent a new system of teaching English with caricatures. ELIZABETH T. CROWLEY Commercial Course Bette . . . True friend to all . . . Optimistic... Personality plus ... Dark curly hair . . . Outstanding eyes ... Sporty clothes . . . One of the Whiz Kids . . Enjoys dancing, football games, her office job .. . Loves California ... Whiz at typing . . . Magnet Business Staff . . . Thanksgiving Dance Committee . . . senior Prom Committee . . . Becker’s Junior College. 78 ROBERT FREDERICK CUTLER College Course “Juicy”... Sterling farmer... Girl interests are limited to one—a very special one . . . School never bothered him much, “or ever will’’ . . . Plays basket- ball for the home team, but his farm takes most of spare time . . . Massachusetts State College... Farm management. JUDITH DAHLSTROM Commercial Course Judy .. . Magnetic personality .. . Sparkling eyes ... Winning smile... Friend of all who know her... Tall, graceful, and dainty . . . Goes in for photography . . . Likes to take long walks and hikes . . . Loves to swim .. . Hopes to live in California . . . Vice-Presi- dent of the Young People’s Association of Sterling . . . stenographic secretary. CHIARA ANN DEL GUIDICE College Course “Carrot... Brown glowing eyes... Not afraid to do her class duty . . . Knows how to wear her clothes . . . Honorable Mention for 1946 Annual Speech Contest... “You know what I mean”... Lives on dancing... Instrumentally inclined... Rattles off French at French Club ... A yearbook slaver .. . Plans to become a journalist . . . Student at Boston University . .. Which newspaper will benefit? ig DORIS TERESE DEMERS Commercial Course Dot . . . Nice personality . . . Cute. . . Likes to dance, rollerskate, listen to radio, and read . Veteran actress . . . Participant of 1946 Beiter Speech Contest . . . First Honor Roll student . . . Future legal secretary . . . Already working for lawyer after school . . . Destined to be a success in whatever career she chooses. ALFRED SALVATORE DePASQUALE College Course Freddy ... Small and mighty . . . Sporty dresser ... Lardy clerk ... President of home room 2... Brains of the football team . . . Diminutive quarterback ... One of ‘'the carbarn boys’... Will miss L.H.S.... ‘Cause he will! . . . Participates in all sports . . . Ping-pong shark at the T. A. C.... Plans to enter the United States Navy. GWENDOLYN DERBY College Course Gwennie... Petite... Hey, Curly ... Queen of drummers... L. H. S. Band... Dramatic Club... ‘Cornelia’ in Senior Interclass Play . . . Member of Student Cabinet in '44 ... Tennis, basketball, and volleyball . . . Swimming in the summer . . . Exper- ienced “‘baby sitter’’ . . . Loves to giggle . . . And what a giggle! ... Liberal Arts College .. . Psychiatric social work. MARILYN BERTHA DERBY College Course Derba .. . A brilliant student with a radiant personality .. . She did her home work . . . Never passively active... An “A” student—all ways... and always... Our expert on classical music . Year round athlete, softball, soccer, field hockey, and especially skiing... Glee Club... Press Club... Magnet... Cabinet... “Charm School” play... Co-director of Senior play .. . Soon to attend Russell Sage College, Troy, New York. RAYMOND VERNON DiNARDO General Course ‘Shine’... All round sportsman... Superman's twin brother ... Magnetic personality . . . Bob Hope, Junior .. . ‘He goes for basketball in a big way”’... Fine softball player . . . Played for Dupont's Great Army rooter .. . Spotter for football team... Member of Y.M.C.A.... Collects popular records and jokes .. . Plans to join United States Navy. MARGARET HELEN DOLAN Commercial Course Nellie . .. Beautiful red hair... Irish temper... Likes to make new friends . . . Beautiful smile . Friendliness of manner . . . Pleasing in all ways... Loves dancing, music, and rollerskating .. . Oh, what she doesn't know about bookkeeping! . . . Wants to be a telephone operator .. . Maybe a Wave. 81 DONALD A. D’ONFRO Commercial Course “Mugga”’ .. . Tall, dark, and handsome . . . Agreeable . . . Smooth on his feet . . . Sharp dresser .. . Fond of skating, swimming, and the movies... Always listening to the recordings of favorite bands ... A school of engineering in Worcester .. . Plans in the future to have. a construction business of his own. EUGENE ALFRED DUCHESNEAU College Course Gene, ‘‘Monty,”’ or “Dish,’’ take your choice ... Aswell kid... Came to Leominster from Canada .. . A buddy of Ray's . . . Photography is his meat ... Only five cameras ... A mystery fan... Card shark ... Fisher and hunter . . . Those bicycle hikes . . . Honor Roll . . . Northeastern University... A future draftsman or engineer. RICHARD E. DUGAN Commercial Course Dick . . . Pleasing personality .. . Well dressed . . . How's that waistline? . . . Always playing with something... Likes to fly... B. C’s great ‘‘soda jerk”’ ... Charter member of the Air Scouts... Formerly a Civil Air Patrol member... L. H. S. Flying Club... L. H. S. Band 2-3... Plans a career in architectural drawing. 82 HELEN EDWARDS General Course “Shorty’’ or “‘Stretch’’ ... Tall and slim Cute turned up nose... Always neat in appearance ... Always a smile for a friend... Whiz at math... Roller skating is her favorite sport . . . The secrets she keeps in Grange . . . She loves Sewing Club... She loves the water in summer . . . Children’s nurse is her great ambition. JEAN EGAN College Course Jeanie .. . Attractive . . . Full of vitality Outstanding personality . . . Friends recognize her by her wonderful smile .. . Honor roll . . . Second prize winner of the 1945 Better Speech Contest... Member of French Club... Glee Club... Magnet Staff . . . Loves outdoor sports, especially field hockey and soccer... Enjoys dancing. . . Her ambition is to go to Bates College. MARGARET V. FAGAN College Course “Peggy . . . Smooth complexion and sparkling eyes ... Blessed with lovely curly hair... Assistant manager of the Magnet Business Staff . . . Vice- president of the Glee Club .. . Sunday School teacher ... Member of the American Legion Auxiliary . . . Likes sports . . . Dances, sings, and embroiders . Plans to attend Westbrook Junior College in in Portland, Maine. 83 JOSEPH ANTHONY FEDERICI General Course Joe ... Ambitious . . . Sports minded . . . Likes spaghetti . . . An infectious smile . . . Hails from Sterling, but a by-product of Clinton . . . Football and baseball, his highlights at L. H. S. . . . Becker Junior College . . . Cooperative business management . . . Sports Officiating. ANNE ANTONETTE FINI Commercial Course Anne... Oh, those bangs! . . . Nice personality ... sharp dresser .. . Always ready to give a helping hand... Easy to get along with . . . Whiz in Italian ... Real artist... Loves dancing . . . Active in sports .. . Member of Press Club .. . Plans to go to New England School of Art and Design. ANTONETTA LENA FIORENTINO Commercial Course Toni . . . Quiet . . . Capable . . . Delightful personality ... Whiz in shorthand . . . Ardent football fan .. . Likes dancing, swimming, and the movies ... Never a dull moment . . . Did you read her ‘‘Class History’’ yet? . . . Magnet Editorial Staff . . . Office work .. . All the qualities of a good secretary .. . Maybe Becker’s in the future. AUDREY JEAN FITZGERALD College Course Audrey ... Sparkling eyes . . . Keeps everybody laughing .. . Radiant personality ... Likes to ski and enjoys dancing . . . Reader of Jane Austen's novels . . . Member of cast of ‘The Charm School”... Honor roll student . . . Prompter for Interclass Play Contest... Press Club... Bowling Team... .French Club ... Ski-Club member .. . Plans to attend college. ROLAND NORMAN FLUET General Course ““Cheesebox”’ . . . One of our best undeveloped photographers ... What's the attraction in room 12? ... I ha te rollerskating!’’ .. . Likes books on deep- sea diving . . . Non-believer in homework .. . Likes hunting, fishing and ice skating . . . Collector of German and United States stamps . . . Future calling undecided . . . Possibly the Army Signal Corps. RICHARD U. FOLTZ College Course Dick . . . Infectious personality . . . Don't quaran- tine! . . . ‘““Hokay, Reed! ’ . . . Clever, capable, competent ... Amateur artist; exhibits professional techniques . . . Swimming, fishing, boating . Enjoys records and Kipling . . . Favorite stamping ground—chemistry lab . . . Science, mathematics, German ... Honor Roll .. . Magnet co-editor... Technical Director of Hamlet ‘47’ . . . Junior Rotarian . . . Officer in home room and DeMolay . . . Stage Manager— 'Charm School” . . . Worcester Polytech . . . Chemical engineering. 85 ELEANOR RUTH FOSTER College Course “Ellie” ... Height just right . . . Pageboy smooth ness ... Dancing eyes .. . Hey, Ellie!! . . . Busy and bright . . . Dynamite on the volleyball court... A blur on skiis .. . And on the keys... She is but a dream . . . Boating ‘“‘gently down the stream” .. . oki-Club ... L. Hy S. Soccer Team .. . Magnet Editorial Staff. . . Junior Member of the Fortnightly Club... Bryant and Stratton Secretarial School .. . Secretary for the airlines . . . Off we go! LORRAINE A. FRISKE Commercial Course Frisky ... A sweet girl with dimples . . . Winsome, personality ... A little ray of sunshine . . . A confiding pal .. . All good things come in small packages... Enjoys bicycle riding . . . Spends many hours reading ... Home room officer . . . Hopes to go to a business school. FRANCES THERESA GABRIELE Commercial Course Franny... Personality plus... A smooth dresser ... Very easy on the eyes... Tall and dark with a beautiful smile . . . Bowling and basketball star... Loves dancing . . . Florida bound some day . A dress shop attendant or a telephone operator. 86 THERESA MARIE GAGNON Commercial Course Gags... Wonderful personality . . . Good sense of humor... Everybody's friend . . . Likes dancing, swimming, horseback riding, and almost every sport ... Well liked by everybody . . . Gym captain in senior year... Secretary of home room in sophomore year... At present a Dupont employee . . . Plans to train as nurse after graduation. PAUL ELLSWORTH GALE College Course “Windy ’ ... Everybody's pal... Attractive... Smooth dresser ... A wonderful dancer... Can he draw! . . . Main interests, sophomore girls, skiing, and swimming .. . Pastime, listening to the recordings of hit tunes .. . President of home room during sopho- more year... Vice-President during junior year... Plans for the future, commercial arts. THERESA MARGARET GALLANT College Course Terry .. . Quiet and retiring .. . Fair, tall and slender . . . Nice eyes . . . What'd she say? Dabbles in stamps . . . Reads a lot, especially mystery stories and articles about nursing .. . Likes dancing ... Is a basketball fan... St. Jean's Degree Team member... Leominster Hospital . . . Nurse. 87 ANNABELLE JEAN GATES College Course Annabelle ... Gracious . . .Colorful personality .. . Gem of biology class .. . Always ready to learn something new . . . Original ideas . . . Member of Dramatic and Glee Clubs . . . President of Junior Alliance American Unitarian Youth .. . Ski Club ._. . Enjoys tennis, soccer, bowling, and skiing. . . Colby Junior College . . . Ambition—aeronautical secretary . . . Maybe airline stewardess. JEANNE RITA GIRARDIN Jeannie . . . Personality plus... A smile for everyone ... Hard worker! . . . Smooth dresser . Spends spare time looking for jokes... When you've heard Jeannie laugh, you've heard everything . Dancing . . . Skating . . . Active member of Press Club... St. Jean's Degree Team . . . Treasurer of Dramatic Club . . . Captain of basketball team . Would like to be an Air Hostess and to travel. IRENE CHARLOTTE GOPFERT Commercial Course Gus .. . Nice to know . . . Congenial . . . Very helpful . . . Everybody's friend . . . One of Mr. Davis’ secretaries . . . She’s a natural blond, too.. . Kitty- green eyes .. . Dresses so nifty . . . Likes dancing, skiing, and bicycle riding . . . Honor Roll student . . . Ward School of Airline Training . . . Aviation secretary. ELSIE GEMAINE GUERRA College Course Els... Everybody's friend . . . Studious type mee Nice disposition... . Oh, Crumb!l”. 2 Tall and well-groomed .. . Van Johnson admirer .. . Italian Prize winner .. . Can she play the violin! . . . Music is her hobby ... French club. . . Literary staff member of the Press Club . . . Fitchburg State Teacher's College . . . Grammar school teacher. FRANCIS GEORGE HAMEL General Course “Fwit’ ... Square, all round . . . Everyone's friend .. . Always being chased by girls... ‘Where are you going tonight?’ .. . Likes to roller skate... Horseback riding’s his favorite pastime . . . Hunting and fishing... French Club... Big time farmer... Navy Air Corps . . . Undecided about future work after leaving Navy . . . Maybe top farmer in Leominster. ROBERT ANDREW HAMMARE Commercial Course Bob ... Always has an answer . . . Good sport ... Neat dresser... Movie fiend. . . Outside activities include scouts .. . Ice skating... Photography... Camping . . . Photographed casts of Interclass Plays, in 1946, for posters . . . Favorite subjects, Latin America and United States History . . . Favorite expression, ‘What's the latest dirt?’’ . . . Interested in plastics. 89 BEATRICE MARION HARDY General Course “B or ‘Tim’... The polite type and friendly ... You dood it’... Gosh, those freckles! . . . Senior Girl Scout and Grange . . . Collects records Nursemaid part time . . . Also likes to sleep, eat, and be merry .. . Child nurse or governess . . . Wellesley Convalescent Home ... “Sorry, I've got to work.” ... Farmer's life for me.” LOIS RHODA HARGREAVES Commercial Course Lois ... Friendly personality . . . Equally skillful in horseback riding and swimming . . . Flies an air- plane .. . Always looks worried . . . Enjoys all tunes played by Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra . . . Wonderful guard in basketball . . . No one could be more helpful in school activities . . . Mt. Ellison College, Canada . . . Plans to study journalism. SALLY JOANNE HARRISON College Course Salla ... Tops with everyone... ‘Maybe I can get the convertible” . .. The topic of conversation, skiing .. . ‘‘Let’s give a cheer for Coach Broderick” . . . ohe plays basketball, softball, and all the rest . . . Remember ‘'Charm School’’? . . . Vice-president of French Club. . . She’s in the Press Club, too... ‘Gee, Second Honor Roll!’ . . . College, here I come. RALPH BERNARD HARTWELL Commercial Course Ralph ... Reliable .. . Good sense of humor... Friendly person . . . Always asking questions... Working man .. . Brockelman Bros.’ ace clerk... Mr. Watson's ace bookkeeper . . . Collects stamps ... Major league baseball fan (especially Boston Red Sox) .. . Becker Junior College ... Bookkeeper... Maybe a Certified Public Accountant. LORAINE ANN HASTINGS Commercial Course Naine . . . Peaches and cream complexion... Pretty blue eyes... Long blond hair . . . Personality plus ... Has a love for cute clothes .. . Enjoys all sports and dancing .. . A person in whom you can confide . . . Collects all the latest records . . .Member of the Magnet Staff . . . Dental hygenist. MALCOLM CARTER HEALY College Course “Muck” ... Mr. Bucknell's helper . . . “Oh, crumbs! ’ ... Six feet four... Always in the ‘'‘chem”’ lab... Boss of the ski tow . . . Dramatic Club and Ski Club... Interclass play contest . . . Honorable Mention, 1944... Best Actor, 1945... Likes to read ... Harvard University... Chemist... Mr. Bucknell's successor, maybe. 91 RUTH VIRGINIA HEELEY Commercial Course Ruthy . . . Short and powerful . . . The pin up girl of Goodhue’s fountain . . . Pleasing personality ... opecialty skating . . . Enjoys swimming, bowling, and the movies... Neat... Right up with the times . . . Loves to gossip . .:. Speech Club. . . Business Magnet Staff . . . Interior decorating in the near future. MAXINE SHIRLEY HERTEL College Course Max... Perfect kid... Where does she get those compositions? . . . What happened to her at the Interclass Play Contest? . . . Love those bangs! .. . Wonderful athlete . . . Loves cowboy music and basketball .. . Dramatics and sports . . . Honor roll ... Chairman of Better Speech Contest... Executive Beard of Dramatic Club . . . Junior member of Fort- nightly Club .. . Women’s Athletic Association .. . Fitchburg State Teachers’ College . . .English teacher. DORIS ELIZABETH HILL Commercial Course Shorty ... Always ready for fun . . . Personality plus ... Tall and attractive ... Neat dresser... Dependable as a friend . . . Successful in whatever she attempts . . . Favorite pastimes are swimming, dancing, and basektball . . . President of her home room ... Honor Roll student . . . Employee of Mer- chants National Bank at present . . . Becker's Junior College . . . Private secretary. 92 WINIFRED ALICE HODSON Commercial Course Winnie . . . An attractive brunette ... Very congenial . . . Always happy and smiling . . . Her favorite pastimes are dancing, swimming, and listening to all the popular music . . . Business law and drawing are her favorite subjects . . . Choral Club... Member of the Magnet Business Staff... Future undecided. IRENE GERTRUDE HOWARD Commercial Course Renie ... One who likes to get ahead. . . Friendly toward everyone... Cute clothes .. . Loves dancing on Saturday night . . . Collects popular records... Great admirer of baseball games . . . Speech Club . . . Two years on the Executive Board of T. A. C. . . . Consistent Honor Roll student . . . Becker’s College in the future .. . Private secretary. FLORENCE MAE HUME Commercial Course Flossie . . . Big brown eyes . . . A pleasing personality ... The sporty type... . Likes swimming, dancing, and skating . . . Loves to go to the movies ...J. J. Newberry’s pride and joy . . . Swoon girl of the stage . . . Dramatic Club . . . The Children’s Convalescent Hospital, Wellesley . . . Governess. 93 JULIAN BELDING HUMPHREY College Course “Jay”... Swell sport... Math shark . . . Wonder- ful personality .. . Class acrobat... Always tumbling . .. Quite an artist . . . Prefers the Betty Grable type ... Full of fun and jokes ... Ardent skier . . . Loves swimming and gymnastics . . . Ski Club enthusiast ... Turner Hall Gymnasium... Naval Aviation... N.R.O.T.C. or University of Maine. JOHN. HURLEY College Course Jack ... A great guy ... A faithful classmate ... Clean cut... Tall, dark and husky . . . The best ‘soda jerk ’ in Leominster . . . Likes hunting, fishing, and dancing . . . One of the great voices of the Boys’ Glee Club. . . President of Choral Club... DeMolay Member . . . Employed at Green's Drug Store . .. Merchant Marine . . . Engineering is his line for the future. VIOLA PHILIPPA IZZI Commercial Course Vi... Grand sense of humor. . . Lively and dependable ... Fun. . . Oh, those big brown eyes! .. . Plays the piano, accordian, and the organ... Appreciates operas . . . Likes bicycle riding, hiking Loves swimming . . . Skating is another of her pastimes . . . Always taking snapshots . . . Dramatic Club... Future in office work. PRISCILLA ANN JOHNSON Commercial Course Pris . . . Wonderful personality . . . Sweet at all times .. . The life of the crowd. . . Dark, naturally curly hair .. . Cute dresser. . . Enjoys those Clinton trips . . . Collects all kinds of souvenirs . . . Enjoys dancing and roller skating... Baby carriage pushing is her pastime .. . Glee Club . . . Becker’s Junior College .. . Receptionist. STUART LE ROY JOHNSON General Course Stuie . . . Always on his toes . . . Nothing fazes him .. . Likes all sports . . . Fools around with cars and motors ... Very fond of swimming . . . Likes to drive and travel over the country .. . Likes horseback riding . . . Works on farm now and for always . Massachusetts State College .. . Farm management. © BETSY KENDALL Commercial Course “onorty’’ ... The girl with the bangs... Tall and blonde .. . Gleam of Fitchburg . . . A good sport who loves sports . . . Swimming is her ideal . Her favorite pastimes are writing letters and making up rhymes... Honor Roll student. . . Sigma Gamme Chi Club .. . Children’s Convalescent Hospital, Wellesley . . . Governess. 95 JOAN KERRIGAN College Course Kerry . . . Her fame soon spread around... Hails trom Winchester . . . Beautiful dark hair with eyes to match... Friendly and happy .. . ‘I love Leominster’’ ... Press Club... Treasurer of Room 3 Secretary of French.Club ... T. A. C. Executive Board . . . Sensational field hockey halfback... Radcliffe .. . Watch out, Harvard, here she comes. MARY DIANE KILCOYNE College Course “Kil” . . . Really smooth . .. Noted for her beautiful wardrobe . . . Likes dancing and excels in , it. . . Enjoys caring for children ... Press Club... Magnet Business Staff . . . Prompter for Interclass Play Contest . . . Member of cast of the ‘‘Charm school” . . . Bowling Team . . . Plans to attend a kindergarten school and to ke a kindergarten teacher. HAZEL IRENE KIRKPATRICK General Course “Shorty”... Another Sterlingite .. . ‘Oh how I hate to get up in the morning!”’ . . . Likes swimming and skating . . . Oh, Lancaster! . . . Active member Glee Club... At Young Peoples’ Fellowship every Sunday night .. . Employed at Tilton and Cook's . . . Would like to be hairdresser . . . Plans are in- complete... Probably a nice little housewife. 96 LEO JOSEPH LACHAPELLE Commercial Course Lachy ... Sharp on the jokes . . . A character from ‘French Hill’’ . . . Combination of Jose Iturbi and Frankie Carle .. . One of the “unholy three”’ ... Will miss L. H.S., ahem! .. . “Hangs out at Fitch's house’... . Plays piano and dances... . French Club _.. Boys Glee Club... St. Cecilia's Junior Choir ... Will enlist in U.S. Marines... Probable machinist. LORRAINE PRISCILLA LAMOUREUX Commercial Course Lorry . . . Great personality . . . Smooth dancer . . . Carries on nice conversation . . . Neat dresser meeeroot beer addict. ...H: J. habitant. .. Likes roller skating, dancing, swimming, and skiing . One of a million . . . Member of St. Jean's Degree Team... Honor Roll ‘44, ‘45, ‘46... Becker's Junior College .. . Private Secretary. ANGELA JEANNE LANDON Commercial Course “Dimples” . . . An irrepressible smile : Bubbling, sylphlike spirit .. . Her amazing pep will carry her through life riding on a cloud . . . Loves to sit and dream . . . Gets such fun out of bowling... Plans to go to a hairdressing school . . . Hopes to be a hair stylist. G1 BARBARA ANN LANZA Commercial Course Barbs . . . Always Clinton bound . . . My heart belongs to Clinton .. . Enjoys football, field hockey, and basketball . . . Favors many football players. . . Everybody's buddy... Active... Collector of Vaughn Monroe records . . . Favorite subjects are history, typing, and Italian’, -. Member: ct- 05 Al, © ae L. H. S. office worker. . . Bound for Becker's Junior College .. . Private secretary. ROBERT JOHN LANZA General Course Bob . . . He collects friends as a big league baseball player collects hits... A fine worker... A fan of big league baseball . . . He likes Frank Grahm’'s sport books . . . Has an interest in trailer trucks . . . Has printing abilities . . . His vocation may be a trailer truck driver . . . Worcester Trade School . . . Mechanic. BARBARA LILLIAN LARKIN Commercial Course Barb... Always cheerful . . . Such smiling blue eyes . . . Amazing personality . . . Always full of mischief . . . Small and slim . . . Photography is her hobby . . . Favorite sports are swimming, fishing, and surf riding . .. Wonderful dancer . . . Hopes to go to drafting school . . . Interior decoration. 98 ANNE ELEANOR LAVOIE Commercial Course “La Pluff’ ... She is a friend of everyone... Always smiling... Tall and slim... Glistening blue eyes .. . Enjoys bookkeeping and gym .. . Likes skiing, bowling, and knitting . . . Collects interesting photographs . . . Decorating Committee for Senior Prom... Interested in hairdressing . . . Plans to go to Worcester Trade . . . Tomorrow's hair stylist. ARTHUR GEORGE LEON L’ECUYER General Course “Fitch” . . . A Yankee rooter ... Always at Fenway ... ‘May I have this dance?’ . . . Enjoys playing baseball... Dramatic Club... French Club ...Y.M.C. A. ... Collects sports books and stories ... One of the “Unholy Three”... Wants to enlist in the U.S. M. C.... Worcester Boys’ Trade .. . Plans to be a machinist. RITA THERESA LEHOUX Commercial Course “Tita”... One and only . . . Friendliness plus ... he's cute... Beautiful eyes . . . Always willing to lend a helping hand . . . Loves to write speeches . . . How she delivers speeches! . . . A whiz in the Business Course .. . A perfect secretary ... Wonder- ful future for her. 99 NANCY JANE LEWIS College Course Nan... A girl worth knowing . . . Her voice is sweet; her manner, pleasing . . . Oh, those beautiful sun tans! . . . Especially fond of swimming, sailing, and canoeing... An honor roll student . . . Ski Club . . . Fitchburg State Teachers College . . . Grammar school teacher . . . Those lucky grade school children. MADELEINE THERESA LEYNEEK Commercial Course Mandy... Baby... Leave me alone! ... Never a dull moment... Artistic ability . . . Loves painting and dacning .. . A very smooth dancer . . . Smart dresser . . . Crazy over clothes... Tops . . . Good personality ... Pleasant... Dress designer... New England Art School . . . Best of luck to a nice girl. RALPH ANTHONY LOLLI College Course ‘‘Pop'’ ... A great guy... That winning com- bination of personality and brains . . . Capable of great things... Black, curly locks . . . Eyes reflecting seriousness with a hint of mischievousness . . . Head of Student Government . . . President of Junior Class .. . Co-Captain of 1946 Football Team .. . Hold that line... High honor student . . . Holy Cross. 100 NORMAN RICHARD LOZIER College Course “Tibby’’.. . . Quick with the wit... Tall and goodlooking . . . Likes sports .. . Excels in swimming, acrobatics, and skating ... Shark in ping pong... Vice-President of Home Room 3... French Club ‘44 ... Member of St. Jean's. . . Favorite subject, problems of democracy . . . Vocation and extended education as yet undecided. JANICE Mac CRACKEN General Course Mac... The girl with superlative and unique personality ... A friendly person to know .. . Always willing to help others... Lover of English... Dancing ... ooftball ... A good swimmer . . . The outdoors for her .. . Member of Rainbow girls . . . Plans for business school. ALLEN FRANCIS MacDONALD General Course Fran ...Mac...He gets around... Interests, many and varied—from all sports to acting... On all interclass teams . . . Tops in basketball and baseball . . . ‘Dig that mop of hair’’ . . . Naturally rich speaking voice . . . Social studies shark .. . One year prep... Then, a school of radio dramatics ... Announcer or radio actor. 101 LUCIEN CHESTER MAMMONE College Course “Luch ’ ... Quiet... Dependable . . . Popular ... Well liked... Great guy . . . Active in school activities... Honor student... . Football 1, Daim Magnet Editorial Staff . . . Good all-round sport. . . Favorite sport, football . . . Favorite outside activity, hunting .. . The “he-man” type . . . Favorite band, Stan Kenton... Future plans, undecided. GARY HARRISON MANSUR College Course ‘Mugs’... An able leader . . . Versatile sports writer... ‘The Iceman Cometh” .. . President of . Sophomore Class . . . First Honor Roll . . . Massa- chusetts Interscholastic Press Association ... ‘‘Charm School’’ business manager . . . Fine job as production manager of ‘'Hamlet ‘47’ .. . Saturday night T. A. C. ... oki Club... Track and football teams . . . Dart- mouth College can expect a firstclass journalist. DOROTHY D. MARCHETTI Commercial Course Dot... A little bundle of joy that everyone likes . . . . Gymnastic ability is tops . . . Smiles through everything . . . Good swimmer and perfect bowler .... Cute dresser... Quiet as a mouse (?) ... Plans to be a dress maker . . . She can do it . . . School undecided. 102 BARBARA MARGARET MARTIN College Course Barbie .. . Light brown hair with a silkish sheen .. . Those devilish twinkling eyes .. . A fast-moving dimple... Always time for one more laugh... A deep voice... Enjoys ice skating. . . Likes to read magazine love stories .. . Can bake a tasty cake . . . Leominster Hospital Schcol of Nursing . . . Registered Nurse. HENRY GEORGE MARTINEAU Commercial Course Henry... Quiet type... Bashful .. . Ties bother him . . . Forgets jokes . . . Always time to work... Dislikes cameras . . . Looks forward to gym classes .. . Louch football is natural . . . Plays outside sports ... Follows L. H. S. in almost every sport, here and there .. . Good in mathematics . . . Future unknown. GEORGE CLAUDE MASON College Course “Muscles Massy’... Blond, handsome, he-man type... Intelligent ... Sharp dresser... Neat... Studious . . . Always has a friendly word .. . Always trying to get ahead... . All-round sport .. . Ardent love for skiing, hockey, football, and swimming . .. Member of the Ski Club. . . Columbia University. 103 EDGAR STANLEY MAXFIELD Commercial Course Max... One inacrowd... Witty... Always full of ideas and jokes . . . Pleasant company... . Neat dresser . . . Likes sports, dancing, and music . . . Employed at Simons Saw after school hours .. . President of the Boys’ Glee Club . . . Member of the Choral Club . . . Honor Roll student . . . Interested in diesel . .; May continue schooling after graduation. CONSTANCE MARIE MAZZAFERRO College Course “Connie” ... Sweet... Smooth . . . Smiling ... solid forward on girls’ basketball team . . . Soccer ... Field hockey... Volley ball... Frequently on the ' honor roll . . . Senior Prom Decorating Committee . . . Favorite pastime is seeing famous bandleaders . . . Dancing at T. A. C. . . . Reading worthwhile books ... Nurse . . . Leominster Hospital . . . A very capable and cute nurse. MARGARET THERESA McGILLIN General Course ‘Peggy’ . . . Deeds not words . . . Likes to listen to orchestra recordings . . . Favorite sports are skating, bowling, and swimming . . . Advertising agent for Magnet Business Staff . . . Prominent member of the band . . . Helped keep up morale at the games . . . Assistant Surgical Nurse... Hahnemann Hospital, Worcester. 104 MARILYN JEANNETTE McGRATH Commercial Course “Mickey’’ .. . Always a smile for everyone... Sharp clothes . . . Happy-go-lucky . . . Oh, those flattering curls! .. . Startling brown eyes ... How she takes those corners with the car! ... Sunday after- noon movies . . . Bowling at the ‘'Rec’’—sometimes . . . Dog-paddling at Hampton . . . Making those curves (shorthand) .. . Distant future, dress designer .. . Possibly office worker. CAMILLE ALFRED MELANSON General Course “Joe”... Tall and what a physique! .. . Friends galore . . . Like to attend football games .. . One of Leominster’s loyal rooters . . . Music and dancing are his favorite pastimes . . . Quite a movie goer, too ...A member of French Club. . . Would like to become a teacher of languages. RUTH FRANCES MEOLI Commercial Course Ruthie . . . Dependability is one of her traits... Does work of good quality . . . Everybody's friend . . . Hobbies are bike riding, cooking, and eating .. . Enjoys participating in all sports . . . Member of the Glee Club... Dramatic Club. . . Secretarial School. 105 PAUL RANDELL MITCHELL General Course “Mitch” . . . Likes all sports . . . Baseball his favorite . . . All-round sport . . . One of the gang . . . Likes to fool around cars . . . The situation usually has blue eyes and blonde hair . . . Wants to get in the mechanical and construction line . . . Maybe have his own business. NORMAN M. MOREY General Course Norm... The silent bashful type . . . Made second string football... President of Room 19... Treasurer of Room 7... He likes English . . . Member of the Comets A. A. ... A loyal follower of Navy football ... Prefers hunting to fishing ... Hunting and fishing are his favorite hobbies . . . Going to Worcester Academy. LEONARD EDWARD MORRIS General Course “Skinny” . . . Sports fan .. . Baskefball his specialty ... Always good for a joke .. . Many friends in school and out . . . Will stick up for Clinton any- time, especially the girls . . . Charter member of Sterling gang .. . Likes to tinker with his ‘‘’32 Chevy”’ ... Goes to T. A. C., but not for dancing... Plans to combine photography with aviation. 106 EVELYN MAY MUIR Commercial Course Evey ... An attractive smile . . . Neat dresser ... lall and stately . . . Pleasing personality ... Ability to get along with others . . . Favorite pastimes are dancing, bowling, and swimming . . . Collects all kinds of records .. . Shorthand and typing are her favorite subjects ... Memker of Magnet Business Staff .. . Honor Roll during three years of high school .. . secretarial work. LORRAINE MARGARET MULLAN Commercial Course “Sgueaky’’ . . . Cute and friendly manner... Happy-go-lucky . . . Cute clothes . . . Noted for her pleasant smile and love for fun... Baseball... Football... Whiz kid... Favorite saying, ‘Leave me alone!’ . . . Horseback riding . . . Magnet Business Staff... Physical training instructor. ROBERT PAUL MUNTING Commercial Course ‘“Sargie’’... Tall, dark, and handsome. . . Oh, that English accent! ... U.S. stamp collector... Post card collector . . . Enjoys swimming and skiing Loves traveling to new places . . . Past President of Young People’s Fellowship of St. Mark's . . . Guild of Acolytes . . . Publicity Committee for Senior Prom ... second Honor Roll . . . Becker’s Junior College. 107 GEORGE WILLIAM MURPHY General Course “Spike’’ . . . Pride of Hall Street... A genius at plotting social events . . . Gosh, is he fast! ... A likeable fellow to all who know him . . . President of Senior Class of ‘47’ . . . President of Room 4... Vice-President of Room 19... Track and football are his meat . . . His favorite subject is English . . . Worcester Academy. SHIRLEY MAE NEWTON Commercial Course Shirley .. . The girl that always fits in anywhere . . . Even though she misses that old gang, it is fun to be here. . . Loves to dance. . . Cake is her specialty Plans to return to Connecticut... Glee Club... Singing for assembly . . . Hopes to be an airline hostess. MARGARET DOLORES NIMEE College Course “Peggy... ‘Aw, git out’’ . . . Those bracelets . . . Cute clothes . . . Cheerful smile . . . She is a surprise party .. . Always a true friend. . . Jumping jack . . . Honor student . . . Likes swimming . Eating is her hobby . . . Horse-back riding is a great sport... Laselle Junior College .. . Medical secretary. 108 ROBERT DAMOS OUIMET College Course Bob... Tall and smooth . . . Honor roll every term... English and French wizard . . . President of French Club... Always agreeable .. . A pleasing personality . . . Best actor, Interclass Play Contest, 1944 ... An outstanding dramatist . . . Skiing and dancing take up most of his spare time .. . Harvard Law School DANIEL EUGENE PAQUETTE General Course Danny wee ahne-Whistler” .. Wishes UH: S. taught only music .. . Plays the cymbals, bass viol, and piano... ‘Now, Mr. Sutcliffe’... Can he roller- skate? . . . Member of Whalom Board of Control ... Man, can he talk! .. . Wishes to study music at Loyola in Montreal . . . Musician or critic. MARGARET ELIZABETH PECK College Course Margaret... Quiet ways... Friendly smile... Personality plus . . . Loves to read . . . Beautiful singing voice .. . Active member, Girl's Glee Club ... Magnet Business Staff manager .. . Plans to enter Leominster Hospital School of Nursing .. . Will make a wonderful nurse with her quiet and friendly ways. 109 ALICE EVA PERKINS Commercial Course Perky ... Wonderful friend... Truest of all. . . Ability to get along with everyone .. . Friendly air about her .. . Beautiful blond hair . . . Sparkling blue eyes ... Fair complexion . . . First love is fun . Second love is Fitchburg . . . Life of a party . . . Loves dancing . . . Member of Choral and Glee Club... Office work . . . May even own a business some day. SALVATORE ANTHONY PERLA General Course Sammy... A faithful friend... Always kidding .. . Happy-go-lucky . . . Never a dull moment in his company... Likes to play football and baseball .. . Follows all kinds of sports . . . Likes traveling . . . His hobby is driving . . . Someday he may be a mechanic. CECILE JEANNETTE PERREAULT Commercial Course Sis’... She’s got class... A smile for everyone ....QOh! Those brown eyes .. . Dancing’s her favorite pastime . . . Likes football but hates history .. . Collects plastic pins for a hobby . . . Member of the French Club . . . Would like to be a nurse, but may settle for the domestic life. 110 LUCILLE THERESA PERRAULT Commercial Course “Lucy” . . . Unique and charming personality ... Always a ready smile .. . Loads of fun . . . What would she do without ‘‘Punky’’? .. . Her “'future’’ is at Clark University . . . Favorite sports are tennis and skiing . . . Whose gold football? . . . Usher for Senior Play ... Honor Roll student . . . Becker's Junior College . . . Business Management. RUTH RAE PETERSON Commercial Course Pete . . . Cheerful cherub . . . Snappy dresser ... Carefree .. . Always joking . . . Oh, that little blond . . . She does her homework . . . Those flattering green eyes... Flash! Pete can drive a car... How she roller-skates! .. . Saturday night dances with—? .. . owims like a rock... Likes English and book- keeping . . . Plans to be a bookkeeper .. . Maybe a housewife. JOHN NICHOLAS PICCOLOMINI Commercial Course BEC wet Long ohn Gali) ee Aleround fellow .. . Radiant personality . . . Basketball is his sport . . . Football manager . . . Played softball for Junior Class . . . Magnet Business Staff .. . Italian Club... Y.M.C. A. member... Senior Prom com- mittee . . . Dyed-in-the-wool Notre Dame fan. . . Collects sport pictures . . . Plans to be sports official. 111 ELAINE RACHEL POIRIER Commercial Course “Punky” . . . Contagious smile . . . Tall and woosome ... Every guy's dream girl .. . Has special acquaintances . . . School's contribution to woman- hood . . . Captain in the gym class .. . Dancing and record collecting her specialties . . . Usher for Senior Play ... Who's Edgie??? ... Plans to be her father’s future bookkeeper and accountant. LEO: J2 POIRIER Sar Commercial Course “Apache”... Lots of brains... He’s everybody's friend . . . Pleasing personality ... Neat dresser... Bookworm .. . Great baseball fan . . . Enjoys swim- ming . . . Collector of coins and stamps . . . Honor Roll student . . . Hopes in the near future to become a manager of the J. J. Newberry Co. MARJORIE CHRISTINE PORTER Commercial Course Margie... Tall, slender, and gracious . . . Genial personality . . . Winning smile . . . A number one musician . . . Plays trumpet, mellophone, and ac- cordian ... Your friend is my friend... All round athlete . . . Enjoys volley ball, tennis, basketball, soccer, field hockey, softball, and bowling... Watch that ball fly! . . . Almost floats on the dance floor... L. H. S. Band Member .. . Shorthand . . . Private secretary. 112 “DORIS LUCY POTHIER Commercial Course Dot . . . One of the best . . . Small but mighty ... ohort and sweet... Neat dresser ... A great referee in sports .. . Always kept waiting . . . Loves dancing and movies . . . Active member in school activities .. . Friendly to everyone ... Member of the French Club... Maybe Becker's Junior College in the future .. . Private secretary. PAUL ERNEST PROULX College Course “Pedro” ... Tall, dark, and good-looking . An admirer of the “‘unfair’’ sex . . . Always doing public speaking homework . . . A devout hunter and fisherman .. .An avid reader . . . Enjoys swimming and skiing .. . A member of the French Club... Leominster Sportsmen's Club... St. Jean’s Club... Plans to attend Fitchburg State Teachers College ... Aspires to be a history teacher. DONALD CHARLES QUINN Commercial Course “Stubby... Short jokester ... Little man with the big voice .. . Oh, those girls . . . Always trying to get out of class... . Short and stubby . . . Remembers good times in Miss Dugan's class . . . Head cheer- leader for the class of “47'' ... Press Club... Basketball . . . Red Wing Club . . . Yeoman in the Navy .. . Basketball coach .. . Maybe even a principal someday, ahem. 113 SARA ANN REGAN College Course Sal”... A ready smile... Flashing green eyes .. . omooth ski sweaters... Honor roll student. . . Knows all the answers . . . Always seen at T. A. C. . . . History and public speaking shark .. . Out for sports .. . Dancing and skiing... Ski club. . . Sports Editor of Magnet Staff... Assembly committee . . . Junior Member of Fortnightly Club... Leland Powers Dramatic School . . . Radio writer. JEANNETTE M. RHEAULT College Course Jan ... Dimples and sincere brown eyes... . All those endearing young charms plus . . . The perfection of neatness . . . Always a kind word fon everyone ... A doll on the dance floor ... A whiz on skiis . . . Swimming enthusiast . . . Loves to cook . . . Executive Committee of L. H. S. French Club .. . ot. Jean's Drill Team . . . Step, two, three, four ... Telephone operator ... Number, please! BEVERLY JANE RICHARDS College Course Bev .. . Dark hair and eyes to match . . . Loves sports . . . Enjoys meeting people . . . Member of Press Club . . . Captain of basketball team in gym .. . Enjoys movies, plays, and light operas . . . Likes dancing .. . Honor roll student at L. H. S. . . . Intends to go to Keene Teachers’ College in New Hampshire . . . Will major in physical education and in history. 114 THEODORE RIFKIN College Course Ted...Fullof pep... Always friendly and good natured . . . Chairman of many social activity com- mittees . . . Excels in human relations . . . Press Club ... Interest in psychology ... Jazz admirer... Likes to dance . . . Never misses shots on basketball courts .. . syracuse University . . . Personnel management. PAUL WESLEY RINES Commercial Course Paul... Baseball is his meat... Motto: ‘'It'sa great life, if you can live it’’ . . . Enjoys baseball, football, basketball, and skating . . . Always reading sports and mystery stories . . . Hobby is model building ... Future ambition is to become a sports announcer. With his knowledge of sports, we know he will succeed. DOROTHY PRISCILLA ROBBINS Commercial Course Dot . . . Sparkling personality . . . Smart dresser ... Smile for everyone .. . Excellent dancer . Modern music her speciality . . . Really loves to swim ... An active member of the St. Jean's Degree Team ... Thinks Sinatra is super .. . Wants to be a private secretary . . . Plans to further her education. 115 ROBERT ARCADE ROBERGE General Course ‘Runt’... Off to the races .. . Next to ‘The Girl!’ he likes horses best . . . ‘What's her phone number?” . . . Enjoys working in his workshop . . . Horseback riding, the syrup on his sundae . . . Also likes baseball and football... Glee Club... Jockey Club... One of the “Unholy Three’’ . . . Worcester Boys’ Trade . . . Jockey or printer. DAVID EUGENE RODGERS College Course Dave or ‘Doc’... Tall . . . Sharp dresser . Smooth dancer... Artie Shaw thought he could play Stardust. . . . ‘‘Let's bike to Canada!’ ... ‘’Roller- skating is fun when you're not sitting down”... ‘‘Next to a good friend is a good book. .. . Flying Club... Dramatic Club... Band . . . Orchestra ... Dance Band... Automotive Mechanics Club .. . Magnet Staff... Wheaton College, Illinois. DONALD PAUL ROGERS Commercial Course Don . . . Dependable and intelligent . . . Sociable and makes friends easily . . . Well-liked by his friends .. . Likes to swim. . . A great fan of baseball and basketball . . . His hobby is photography and working on automobiles . . . His plans for the future are to work toward owning his own business. 116 ELSIE L. RUGG Commercial Course Elsie .. . Always neat in appearance... Silence is golden .. . Piano playing . . . Horseback riding is one of her favorite sports . . . A quiet girl with a wonderful singing voice . . Glee club. . . Church choir... All those dimples .. . ‘Lost my homework”’ Been tiad’a headache’ . . : “Too:tired’ ... Plans incomplete. DAVID PAUL SALVATORE College Course “Skippy”. . . All-American athlete . . . Happy- go-lucky ... A pal to all—a friend to many. . . Skip has charm—plus .. . Football's his nature... Who's that cheer leader? His build is compact for force .. . Veteran tumbler .. . Amateur mechanic... Motorcycle enthusiast... Y. M. C. A... . Turner .. . Worcester Boys’ Club . . . Columbia University . . . Physical education instructor (coach). SUE CLAIRE SANDERS College Course Sue ...A cute blonde... Rather quiet... Tall and slender... Blue-eyed . . . A personality that goes with her smile .. . Captain in gym class... An honor roll student . . . Likes dancing and music ... oecretary of Choral Club .. . Enjoys seeing light operas . . . Reading good mysteries . . . Good sport and lots of fun! . . . Plans to attend college in New York . . . Interested in designing. We DAVID JOSEPH SARGENT College Course Dave ... Everyone's buddy . . . Tops in the class ... Hard worker... What a guy?... Always dancing at T. A. C. Saturday nights .. . Faithful member of the French Club . . . St. Jean’s too . . . Home room presi- dent... Honor roll... An expert in solving difficult mystery stories . . . Going to Worcester Polytechnic Institute . . . Future occupation? Mechanical engineer. MARCEL N. SENAY Commercial Course 'Gisa’’ .. . He has personality... Humor..., Not too tall . . . Not too short . . . A great lover of all sports . . . Honor Roll student for three years .. . Undecided about his plans for the future . . . Maybe he will be Massachusetts State bound. MARGARET SMITH College Course “Peggy” . . . Sparkling blue eyes . . . Friendly word for everyone . . . Everything she undertakes is done toa '‘'T. ’... Remember ‘The Charm School ?”’ .. . Honor Roll . . . Junior member of Fortnightly Club . . . Vice-President of Sophomore Class . T. A. C. Executive Board ... “Three cheers for L. H. S. . .. Vice-President of Room 5... French Club, Treasurer... Press Club... Ardent fan of the snowy slopes .. . Next stop—Mt. Holyoke. 118 GLORIA C. SPADARO Commercial Course “Spud” ... Witty and wise . . . Magnetic per- sonality . . . Everlasting supply of unique ideas... Always up to something . . . Typical American look Pee tnat sharp little haircut... .-Honor. stident’. . - Clothes ... Clothes... Clothes .. . Assistant Editor of Magnet . . . Our capable Class Secretary for 2 years .. . Art Director of Senior Class Play... “Did I tell you about Sadie?” .. . Her seriously told “tall” stories... A full future ahead. MERRILL -E. SPILLER, Jr. College Course Merrill . . . Tall and stately with a charming smile . . . Regularly seen at T. A. C. on Saturday nights, at the A P most other times . . . An en- thusisastic skier and skater . . . Usually bowls in the 90's for the DeMolay team... Boy Scout. . . DeMolay ... Gremlin Club. . . Future mechanical engineer meee), UG CLAIRE LOUISE? SWIFT Commercial Course Louise . . . Dynamic beauty of the class Glamorous, long, blond hair... An appealing smile for everyone . . . Constant record collector : Dancing feet at the Teen Age Canteen . . . Great sportsman for ball games . . . She loves clothes, ekiing,-ana: proms: .”...-oki Club 7. 2 Glee Club � =. Prom committees . . . Business school. 119 ELIZABETH LORRAINE TARDIFF Commercial Course “Bette”... All-round kid... Noted for neatness ... Simply adores College ‘‘chem” . . . Favorite pas- time—field hockey and basketball . . . Interested in school activities . . . Choral Club’s vice-president Co-ed Club outside of school . . . Intends to enter field of cosmetics . . . Ollis Academy in Worces- ter .. . Intends to enter Contoure in New York. ANNA MADELEINE TATA College Course Ann... Always smiling... Never a dull moment .. . What jokes... She has brown curls... Sports . participator ... A whiz in field hockey . . . Press club ...A-shark in algebra . . . Honor roll would seem empty without her name . . . Junior member of the Fortnightly Glub«.”. Oh! that! drivings. 5 sree University . . . Majoring in math. MARY A. TATA Commercial Course ‘Matty’ . . . The original sport . . . Light on her feet . . . Enjoys listening to the recordings of famous bands . . . Her favorite color is navy blue . . . The dress designer of tomorrow . . . Honor roll student . . . Modern School of Fashion and Design . . . Dress- making and designing. 120 MARY EMILY TATA Commercial Course “Emmy”... Pleasing personality .. . Neat and courteous ... Very enthusiastic . . . Good company ... Friendly with one and all... Enjoys hiking and softball . . . Likes ice skating .. . Attempts swimming ... A fan of Vaughn Monroe... Even likes Sinatra .. . Finds pleasure in reading . . . Intends to go into the business world. MARION LARRAINE TAYLOR General Course “Pussy”... Always happy... Oh, that giggle! . Noted for keeping alive the class at Sterling Junior High . . . Doesn't believe in homework... Her favorite pastime was trying to keep Woodsmall happy while overseas . . . Spends most of her time working at Tilton and Cook's .. . No plans for the future, yet. CHARLES STANNAGE THOMAS College Course Charlie or “Chuck”... Quiet... Oh! that laugh ...I1 love that tie! ... Always those subtle jokes... Oh! No! ... Can he tickle those ivories . . . That Ritual Fire Dance is something . .. A lover of opera stars . . . Massachusetts State .. . florist . . . Boy, can he make a corsage! 121 BETTY JOAN THOMPSON College Course Betty . . . The girl with an intellectual character .. . Outstanding ability .. . Personality Plus... Her charms, oh! ... Skiing... Tennis... Press Club... Junior member of the Fortnightly Club... American Unitarian Youth . . . Junior Alliance . . . Betty's plans—Colby Junior College . . . Medical Secretary. LEO ENNIS TISDALE Commercial Course Joe ... Pleasing personality .. . Every guy's pal... Wonderful sport . . . Swimming and dancing are his delights . . . Likes his pipe best of all.. . Smooth dresser . . . Choral Club . . . Pre-Flying Club... Basketball and football . . . Future Marine . . . Leominster’s loss will be the Marines’ gain. GERALDINE CAMELIA ANN TOCCI Commercial Course Gerry ... Short and cute... Dark haired... Friendly toward everyone .. . An all round athlete ... Especially fond of swimming, skiing, and bowling . . . Loves to read . . . Have you ever heard those book reports? . . . Always ready and willing to help others ... Likes to dance . . . Becker's Junior College ... Future Secretary of Academy of Plastics. 122 LUCILLE ANNETTE TOURIGNY Commercial Course Lou... Perfect parsonality . . . Agreeable character... A smile for everyones . . . Nics dresser and nice looker . . . Dances, swims, and collects records and snapshots . . . On, THOSE pin-curls! ... Very active in French Club for two years . Member of St. Jean's Degree Team . . . Hopes to become an air hostess... Oh! What a girl! PHYLLIS ANN TOURIGNY Commercial Course Phyl... She’s tops... Personality plus... Oh, that smile! ... Always has a worry .. . Tall and pretty ... Loves dancing... Vice-President of class of 1947 ... Captain in her gym class... Member of St. Jean's Degree Team... Won over her classmates in English Period E for the five minute speech . . . Becker's Junior College . . . Accountant. RICHARD HADLEY TUCKER General Course Dick . . . Best foot forward .. . Good sport... Best line plunger on the grid . . . Oh! those coffin corner punts... A Sterling boy .. . An ardent motorcyclist . . . Worcester Boys’ Club. . . Deer Hunting in Maine... Ski Club... A character in ‘Charm School’... Worcester Academy. . . Dart- mouth ... Traveling salesman. 123 ANITA FRANCES UNDERWOOD College Course Nita... Angel-face, but don't let it fool you... Tall and floaty ... Accomplishments galore . . . Best actress award in Senior Interclass Play .. . History prize in junior year .. . PIANISTE MAGNIFIQUE ... First honor roll fiend... Dramatic, French, and Skiing Clubs . . . Junior Fortnightly member . . . Field hockey . . . Sing Committee . . . Mount Holyoke College ... Actress. RICHARD BARNARD VAN VLECK General Course Dick . . . From the rolling hills of Sterling... A sharp character with a unique personality ... An eye for the girls . . . Likes football and hunting... . Favorite subjects are study and gym... Has an interest in Clinton, hm! . . . Expects to join the Navy; may make it his career. ANNA ANGELA VENDETTI Commercial Course “Vinny”... Friendly personality . . . Lovely smile . . . Likes English and gym . . . Enjoys tennis, field hockey, and football . . . Never a dull moment . . . Collects postal cards . . . Ticket Committee for Senior Prom . . . Honor Roll student . . . Steven’s Business College . . . No definite plans for the future; maybe a private secretary. 124 BARBARA ANNE VORSE Commercial Course Barb . . . Happy-go-lucky . . . Sociability plus . - Long, dark hair... Life of a party . . . Smooth clothes ... Asmile that has its advantages .. . Dancing feet .. . First love is dancing . . . Second love is Clinton .. . Everybody's friend .. . Great sports fan... One of the Whiz Kids . . . Magnet Business Staff .. . Thanksgiving Dance Committee . . . Senior Prom Committee . . . Becker’s Junior College. MARILYN CLAIRE WASS General Course Marilyn . . . Oh, those red and greens! .. . Neat dresser .. . ‘What's that place?’ . . . Postcards and natural history ... ‘I guess I'll go for a hike’ ... Her hobby—traveling ... Historical Society... Church Choir... Art School . . . Museum of Fine Arts... Art teacher. MARION ELLA WATKINS Commercial Course Kinsey’’ . . . The cute blonde that hails from Nashua .. . She fills the corridors with laughter. . . Famous for her rings . . . Pretty blue eyes . . . Horse- back riding . . . Dancing (‘To Each His Own”’ for Irv) ... Swimming... Assistant Subscription Manager for Magnet Business Staff . . . Boston Conservatory of Music. 125 DOROTHY LEONE WELCH College Course Dottie . . . All charm and fun . . . Strangely beautiful light brown hair... Tall, slim and smiling . .. Cute clothes . . . “Should I worry?” ..°. Honor roll student .. . Enjoys horse back riding . . . Fond of music ... Basketball is her sport . . . Member of the Magnet Staff . . . Future interest, nursing. ALFRED L. WHEELER College Course Al... The strong but silent type . . . Always dependable... Successful in whatever he undertakes ... Well liked by all who know him... Skier... Member of Saturday Night Bowling Club... Cycling enthusiast . . . Reads Kipling’s poems . . . Key man in the A P... Cabinet member . . . Home room officer .. . Honor roll student .. . Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. ARTHUR W. WHEELER General Course Art... Great Sport... Quiet... Honor student . . . Likes flying, music, football, and bowling. . . Member of band and orchestra . . . Active in the Glee, Choral, Flying, and Auto Mechanics Clubs ... Officer in DeMolay ... Air Scout... Undecided as to future plans . . . Perhaps the Coast Guard Academy, N. R. O. T. C. or flying. 126 RUTH ELEANOR WILSON Commercial Course Ruthy ... Friendly .. . Blond hair and blue eyes ... Enjoys that problems class . . . Loves rollerskating and bowling . . . Favorite pastimes are dancing and the movies . . . She is a whiz at bookkeeping .. . Employed at the J. C. Penny Company... A. U. Y. Member . . . Maybe Becker’s Junior College Medical secretary. W. ROBERT WONKKA College Course Bob . . . Everybody's friend . . . What a per- sonality! . . . Always taking steam baths . . . Out- standing on the football field and basketball court . . . Honor student . . . Student cabinet . . . Active in DeMolay . . . President of Baptist Youth Fellowship . .. opringtield College . . . Teacher of physical education . . . Future coach of the Blue and White. MARION IRENE WYMAN Commercial Course Marion . . . All good things come in small packages... Friendly and easy going. . . Can't wait for Period F, problems . . . Likes bookkeeping and typing . . . Whiz on rollerskates . . . Loves football (who doesn't?) . . . Favorite pastime is the movies . . . Collects popular records . . . Favorite orchestra is Frankie Carle’s ... Simpson Mig. Co....Y.P.S. Member . . . Becker's Junior College . . . Clerical secretary. 127 HERBERT E. YOUNG College Course Herb... The man with the gun. . . Characteristic grin and curly, brown hair . . . Fast with words . Connoisseur of Clintonian beauty . . . Always “the good Joe’’ with a helping hand. . . Favorite sports: swimming and skiing . . . Active sportsman... Former Glee Club member . . . Massachusetts State Forestry School . . . Forest ranger or game warden. EMANUEL DAVID D’ONFRO College Course “Manny”... A good sense of humor... Depend- able . . . Oh, that blonde hair... Pool shark... A nurse is his weakness .. . Pastimes—skiing and hard work . . . Cabinet member for three years... Ardent major league baseball fan (especially the Boston Braves) . . . Main interest—mechanics . Plans for future—undecided. FRANCIS COLLINS SWEENEY. Jr. College Course Frankie . . . Sparkling personality . . . Attraction in class of '48??? . . . Likes the Lauren Bacall type . . . Swimming and basketball . . . Student director of Senior Play . . . Member of Dramatic Club. . . ‘Solid’’ in Math and physics . . . Joined class of '47 in Senior year, and leaves with good memories and many friends . . . Hopes to attend Stephen's Tech. 128 CITATION TO THE VETERANS This year our school has been honored by the presence of forty-five veterans. Many of them are former students and graduates of L. H. S., who have returned to further their education for colleges and other institutions of learning. Many of them were in the various campaigns in Europe and in the Pacific, where they experienced some of the most deadly combat ever known. Now they have returned from this havoc of service life to their homes, in Leominster, and their school. They are no longer the typical high school students they used to be, but rather they are grown men with a steadfast determination to educate themselves to the highest extent. We, the faculty and students of the Leominster Senior High School, heartily welcome back every veteran. We are proud of the great work that they have done to preserve our great country. We wish them the best of luck and success for their future careers. 129 Sentor Ueterans VINCENT ANTONUCCI “Chalk. ANavye ee aseabecsin.”. M M3 c ... Okinawa 45-46 . . . Likes sports . . . Good mechanic . . . Sharp dresser ... Always happy . . . Friendly character... Dancing and good times are his hobby... ‘Why do I always see your car on Pleasant Street?” Business college . . . Accountant. PAUL ERNEST BARRETT PONY. = ee a. COX mean pSOne New York... Tampa, Florida . . . Galveston, Texas... New Orleans. . Panama Canal . . . Pacific Area . an Shanghai, China... Japan... Young and fancy free . . . Loves to wander, but that’s the Navy in his soul... A great charm for women and dancing eee Becker's College . . . Accountant. FRANCIS BERGERON ‘Swab jockey”... 3rd class signalman . . . Pacific theater .. . Short and rugged .. . Dark-haired.. . Always smiling . . . Perfect sport... Rates ‘“‘tops’’ in hockey . . . Loves to swim ... Intends to return to Australia to bring his girl back as wife... At- tended an Australian university while there .. . Electrician. Frannie . HERMAN JOSEPH CATALUCCI Cates Navy. se Come mer actic Area 1945-1946 . “Let's skip school and go swimming!”’ . Third Honor Roll. . . Likes all sports ... Swimming and diving .. . Dancing and music . . . ‘Herman, how about some pizza?” Always lucky . Blushes very easily Engineering College . . . Civil Engineer. 130 VICTOR AUBUCHON Victor Aubuchon ... Obie... Com- mercial Course . Storekeeper Un 5) Navy . . . South Pacific da eles reckon.” “Football, hockeys2 axe Dancing and roller- skating . . Plans to enter Bryant and Stratton Business College . . . Junior Clerk . . . Public Accountant. WILLIAM G. BATEMAN Bill . . . HA 1 c Two years in the U.S. Navy . . . The American Theatre . His favorite expression, ‘How’s every little thing?’ . . . His chief hobby, collecting pins, which decorate his car . Wentworth Institute . . . Mechanical Eingineer. GERALD MILTON CAMERON Jack ... U.S. Navy S2 c . . . Cooks and bakers school, Norfolk, Va... . Holds his own in baking . Likes Jack Londson's novels . . Hunting and skat- ING ane Oiek: bashful, but willing to learn. . . “Where are my checks?’ . Spends evenings in Worcester. . . Career undecided . . . Maybe back to navy life. WILLIAM De CAROLIS Bill... Pic...U.S. Marine Corps, Fleet Marine Force . . South Pacific 1945-1946 . She'll blow a fuse”’ Ardent participlant in all sports.) ...+4 Dancing . . . Football .. . Heckey ... ‘‘Cherchez la femme” . second Honor Roll... Refrigeration and air conditioning engineer . . . Worcester Polytechnic Institute. WINSHIP GURNEY “Slap”... Pic... One of Merrill's Marauders... Served in China, Burma, iidian..-: 100 bad” boy, winter ski boy... Weakness for a certin blonde . . Attended University of . Summer play Bowling... Frequent trips to Saratoga . . Lawrence Academy.... New Hampshire . . . Business man. GERARD LITALIEN ferrvee ope). Col wor: Navy; 3 years .. . Office of Strategic Service .. . Underground worker . . . France, Spain, Germany, and England . . . Awarded Silver Star and French Medal . Short wave radio . . . Ham operator ... All-round athlete .. . Prefers football and baseball . . . Babson Institute... Business Adminstration . . . His ambi- tion, Real Estate. ANDREW JAMES MULDOON, Jr. 1a ts Speen 2s Colt) epenrts | Ohne aN) Ones China, 1945-1946 . . . ‘‘Who’s going down town?” ...A great guy. . . Good, all-round sport enthusiast . . . Who's the certain brunette? . . . Business School . . . Wants to—and will—own a night club in New York. ROBERT DONALD PICHETTE BODES ee OC t etete LO: NAVY an ey) Pacific Area, 1944-1945... ‘‘Let’s skip school and go hunting!” “Who's the lucky girl, Bob?” . The Navy lost a good seaman when Bob was discharged Business and Flying Schools .. . Commercial Air Pilot. 131 ALBERT DONALD LaFOND Ales oa UsS Navy. .MOIM:M a c Sampson, New York . Boston Navy arcs Norfolk, Virginia Rea Portsmouth, Virginia . Bayonne, New Jersey . . . Pellew Islands... Marianna Islands . . . Hawaiian Islands : . Admiralty Islands . . . Marshall Islands . . . Midway Island . . . Wonder- ful personality .. . Smooth dancer... Pleasant friend . . . Roller skating, ice skating, dancing, and listening to rec- ords . . . Becker's Junior College... Certified Public Accountant. RALPH JOHN LUCCI “Governor” . Army .. . Private CeeReCn 1044-10459, A lover of fun . A cheerful smile and a happy word for everyone... ‘Oh! that home- work.’’ . . . Nice personality and all- round fellow . . . Dancing and acting are his food and drink . . . California bound to dramatic school... A possible successor to Jerry Colona. RICHARD M. MILLS Picken Us. Navy uo ae orl Co. Norfolk ... Panama Canal Zone... San Francisco ... Pearl Harbor... Guam ... Marshall Islands . . . Is he tall! ... Sharp dresser .. . Smooth dancer . Former left tackle on L. H. S. team during sophomore and junior years... Left tackle on Leominster Lion's team . Boston University. LAWRENCE SIDNEY TAMBLING Carry eae ON Vins ae oie aes pee Africaspicilyslialyel043 Eee 1944 . . . South Pacific, 1945-1946... “Can't see it.”’ . First Honor Roll . . Football and swimming . . . Every guy’s pal... Smooth personality ... He likes a good time . . . Boston University . . Accountant. wae Robert Sasseville Vincent : Antacacek John. Carnjpobasso Gerald L’ Italren. Herman Cataluci Gregory Me Naney Herbert Nur ! ig Be, _Paul Barrett __Constartine Amico Albert Lafond Willian. Murthu . 132 : Arsh ur Pichette. (ASS ae : “= 4 es Dauid Doolan Nicholas Gorgoglione 133 ‘ . | ! a ; ¥ Sr : z 5 oes a. “ Exnia Dantini and His Wife : Bill Murphy i Walt st Ona, xa C otcMuci term 134 Editors’ ee The annals of our class are now complete; only the memories of our accomplishments during the three wonderful years in which we were citizens of L. H. S. remain. We leave our miniature community, having acquired, besides a vast quantity of useful knowledge, many interesting and profitable experiences that go to make a rich, full life. Here, we have learned the fundamentals of self government and leadership. This training has helped us become better citizens of our community. On the other hand, our class has certainly contributed its bit to the school and to the future classes of L. H. S. With regret we of the Senior Class leave our school community; with anticipation and happiness we take our places in the world community. 135 “Toe bs, cu not toe- da cf Somathing Jor the Boys 136 MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. DR. PATRONS and MRS. L. BEE anche MRS .03.6. DELL and MRS. C. W. BILL and MRS. B. COHEN and MRS. R. COMERFORD and MRS. L. J. CORMIER and MRS. F. DILLON and MRS. B. W. DOYLE and MRS. W. H. FOSS A FRIEND DR. DR. MR. DR. DR. DR. DR. MR. MR. MR. DR. MR. DR. DR. DR. MR. and MRS. H. S. GLICK and MRS. R. H. GOLDMAN and MRS. R. R. HARRIS and MRS. H. H. KALIN and MRS. W. G. LeBRECHT and MRS. A. L. MAINVILLE and MRS. R. O. MANERA and MRS. J. MARGOLIN and MRS. C. F. NIXON and MRS. J. R. OLIVER and MRS. A. J. OUIMET and MRS. F. L. PERRY and MRS. A. F. POPOLI and MRS. L. J. REMY and MRS. I. W. SMITH and MRS. I. A. SOLOMON pew WORCESTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCIENCE “THE SCHOOL OF SPECIALIZED TRAINING Limited groups of High School graduates are accepted by this school for enrollment in its superior training courses. Secretarial Airline Business Administration Executive Business Administration Medical Secretarial One and Two Stenographic Stewardess Year Courses Traffic and Operations Poise, pleasing personality, and a good appearance are required of all applicants for these desirable courses. FALL TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 8 Catalogue on request KATHARINE FOLEY WARD—ARTHUR P. WARD, Directors 1010 Main Street Worcester 3, Massachusetts Compliments of BOSTON CONFECTIONERY STORE Compliments of NIXON’S DRUG STORE Compliments of STUDENT BROS. MAIN STREET Compliments of MARIE LOUISE DRESS SHOPPE Compliments Compliments of of Model Fur Shop Leominster Enterprise Fitchburg, Massachusetts GOODHUE'S Chagdimcain 3 for Good Food RESTAURANT BAKERY THE BELL SHOP Baur tts 49 MAIN STREET 46 Main Street Telephone 1033 METROPOLITAN Compliments of the THEATRE Boston Fish Market Where Entertainment Is Best D. Angelini - Prop. 45 CENTRAL STREET Compliments of GAUDETTE’S JEWELRY SHOP 51 MAIN STREET . . . The Official Store for Leominster High Echool Rings .. . 13g COMPLIMENTS OF LEOMINSTER ICE COMPANY COMPLIMENTS OF OF NATHAN’S JEWELRY STORE FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS 140 Compliments of Florence Tata Beauty Shop Compliments of F L Street Railway Company 280 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of FRANKEL’S H. J. SWEETE A Complete Line of SHOPPE Bea Tome-) SUlLS) =.) = DRESSES Compliments of On Monument Square Compliments of GLORIA CHAIN STORE Compliments of PARENT’S SHOE STORE Compliments of ECONOMY PAINT SUPPLY COMPANY Compliments of ROBICHAUD JEWELRY STORE Compliments of DR. R. A. MANERA Compliments of FRANK'S CORNER STORE 141 NEWTON’S DAIRY RICE CO. “The Home of Clean Milk’’ 350 Main Street Pasteurized Milk and Cream FITCHBURG’S FINEST AND HOMOGENIZED VITAMIN AND D MILK OLDEST JEWELRY STORE. 55 Manchester Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. Hamilton .. Gruen . . Waltham . . Elgin . . Grana . . Omega . . Girard-Perregaux Tel. 1057 WATCHES. Buy Your Drug Store Needs Compliments including Toilet Articles - Tobacco - Drugs of Prescriptions Sundaes as W. T. GRANT CO. Gaffney’s Pharmacy Rialto Theatre Building Tel. 168 Compliments of THE VOGUE SHOP “‘Leominster’s Style Centre” 142 Compliments of W. H. ROBERGE IoZzerOURTH STREET Choice of Meats and Groceries Compliments Compliments of of Star Ayer Nickerson Dry Goods Store MAIN STREET Cleaners Dyers Compliments of FRANK W. BANISTER Wm. A. Putnam Co. LYONS FLORIST SHOP INSURANCE 80 Pleasant Street aCe eters: Tel. 57-W LEOMINSTER, MASS. LEOMINSTER, MASS. 143 Compliments Compliments of of The KING’S CORNER RESTAURANT The ROMA BAKERY COMPLIMENTS OF SELIG MANUFACTURING COMPANY 144 Compliments of Compliments of MILLERS “Home of Quality Clothes” ACADEMY APPAREL FITCHBURG, MASS. 331 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. PENNY BRYN HAS IT! Good food for that after the show snack, K ASTE LL AN OS dinner party or any festive occasion. PHOTO STUDIO 48 Monument Square Penny Bryn Shoppe 558 Main St. Fitchburg LEOMINSTER, MASS. Tel. 1854 Compliments of LEOMINSTER GARAGE AUTO CO. Compliments of COLONIAL GREENHOUSES 145 Compliments of MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK LEOMINSTER, MASS. Compliments of GEORGE BROS. Quality Footwear Shoes PHONE 1942 386 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Compliments of Kidder and Davis 692 Main Street FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of BEAUDOIN BROS. 20 Sixth Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. Compoiments of Gettens Electric Supply Co. 3 Central Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. Compliments of FITCHBURG SENTINEL 808 Main Street FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of E. B. KINGMAN CO. 96 Exchange Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. Compliments of PARKMAN COAL CO. Coke Fuel Oil lla Pleasant Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. COMPLIMENTS OF CITY COAL CO. Secretarial Training Do you know that this type of training opens the doorway to some of the most lucrative positions obtainable by young women? FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Dial 3-4786 Slater Secretarial School, Ine. 45 Cedar Street Worcester, Massachusetts Yard Goods of Every Description Mill Remnant Shop 454 Main Street FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY 564 Main Street FITCHBURG, MASS. COMPLIMENTS OF Manufacturers of FIRMANI SON M ARKET Men’s Best Quality Shirts Pajamas, and Shorts . COMPLIMENTS OF OBERSHAW’S WACHUSETT SHIRT CO. 93 Water Street Phone 1238 148 COMPLIMENTS OF D. PELLECCHIA AND CO. 29 Miller Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. 149 COMPLIMENTS OF E. |. du PONT de NEMOURS AND CO., INC. 511 Lancaster Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. 150 COMPLIMENTS OF FOSTER-GRANT COMPANY INC. 289 North Main Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. ISI COMPLIMENTS OF COMMONWEALTH PLASTIC COMPANY AND NEW ENGLAND NOVELTY COMPANY 152 COLLEGE TRAINING FOR BUSINESS Compliments of For 59 years Becker Junior College has successfully trained men and women for Safety Fu nd National business positions of trust and responsibility. One of these should interest you: Bank ae Medical Secretarial Commercial Journalism Secretarial Finishing Executive Secretarial Business Administration Shorthand and Typewriting Authorized to confer the Somalia: Associate in Science degree Seven Dormitories for Women E. T. DUVAL CO. FALL TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 17, 1947 BECKER JUNIOR COLLEGE Worcester - - - - - Massachusetts The Magnet Business Stalt takes this opportunity to express thanks to patrons and its advertisers. Compliments of SHAPLEY’S CLOTHING STORE 153 Compliments of GREAT AMERICAN PLASTICS CO. Compliments of DIADEM, INC. 154 COMPLIMENTS OF LEOMINSTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Best Wishes to the Class of 1947 The Magnet Business Staff 155 aa ry ay og ean AS ‘ ae AE, ae? = yd Bah Ve Wie’ wey A Py f eet MNEAY