Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1948 volume:

Friendliness, our theme, is here To guide you thru our book this year. MAGNET... LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL LEOMINSTER, MASSACHUSETTS 1948 Our Alma Mater, L. H. S., Community of friendliness. FRIEND TO ALL Friendliness is priceless.’ Without friendli- ness, where would the world be? The reason the world is in so much turmoil today is that that there is excessive rivalry among our fellow men. If there were more friendliness and co-operation among governments, the world would be a better place in which to live. At L. H. S., you see friendliness everywhere, friendliness between students and teachers, friendli- ness among classes, friendliness among students, friendliness in preparing school affairs, and friendli- ness and teamwork in sports. These folks here, our Administration, Help us to “‘git’’ our education. ADMINISTRATION... THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE The School Committee is a very important group in Leominster. Its decisions affect every member of the Leominster school system. It has control of our school curriculum and even of our teachers. This group has done a great deal to estab- lishthe friendly atmosphere around the school through its efforts to provide and maintain the best possible standards for our educa- tion. WILLIAM B. APPLETON Harvard—A.B. Superintendent of Schools Mr. Appleton, a former principal of L. H. S., has proven himself very worthy and capable of the highly respected position of Leominster’s Superintendent of Schools. His intelligence, interests, and personality and his capable under- standing of student problems have made him very well liked by all. OUR PRINCIPAL... A DOLLAR’S WORTH Today's dollar will buy only two thirds as much as it did in 1941. In such times as these (“‘inflation’’ is the economists’ word for it) many people are inclined to decrease the amount of work they turn out. The wealth of our country, in whose government you will soon have a share, is not measured in dollars. It is measured in the goods we produce. Goods cannot be produced without labor. Labor cannot be paid unless goods are produced. Do not feel sorry for yourself on being graduated in a period of inflation. Be glad that you will soon have a chance to show an employer that you can and will produce more goods or more services than he is paying you to produce. Let those around you call you names for getting on the job a few minutes early, for working a little harder than they do, for doing extra bits of work, for being pleasant to the boss. The name-callers will still be at their same old jobs long after you have been promoted. So rare is the worker who will do more than he is paid for doing that he is easily spotted. So few are the workers who see their jobs through the employer’s eyes that they are soon picked from the crowd. To such workers are given added responsibilities, increased honor, and bigger pay envelopes. It’s as easy as that. ‘‘Responsibilities gravitate to the man who can shoulder them, and power flows to the men who know how.” Have faith, the world has much to give.” —DWIGHT S. DAVIS, Principal To you, our instructors, we give our thanks For being our friends and bearing our pranks: OUR INSTRUCTORS... OUR INSTRUCTORS .... Our instructors are not only our educators but also our counselors and true friends. Everyone has a favorite teacher. When a problem arises, either in school work or in personal life, one consults that teacher. His or her advice is eagerly sought and when given is highly respected. For this reason, relations between students and teachers are very strong. We shall never forget our teachers or what they have gone through to make us citizens of whom our country will be proud. FACULTY... ad et | ' a Front Row: Robert Laserte, Harvard A.B. and M.A.; John H. Rogers, Clark University A.B. and M.A.; Miss Margaret Earl, Mt. Holyoke B.A.; Miss E. Lillian Ricker, Emerson College, B.L.I.; Miss Katherine E. Dugan, Fitchburg Business College; Miss Gladys Lavin, Fitchburg State Teachers College B.S.E.; Mrs. Miriam L. Bucknell, Bates College A.B. and Boston University M.A.; John F. Joyce, Harvard A.B.; George A. Peck, Fitchburg State Teachers College B.S.E. Second Row: Miss Lucile Brown, New England Conservatory of Music; Elmer J. Bucknell, Syracuse University, B.S.A. and Harvard Ed. M.; Miss Elizabeth Colley, Wheaton College, A.B. and Boston University M.A.; Miss Frances Lockey, Smith A.B. and Harvard Ed. M.; Dwight S. Davis, Massachusetts State University B.Sc. and Harvard Ed. M.; John H. Coburn, Harvard A.B. and Boston University L.L.B ; Everett Donnelly, Holy Cross A.B. and Clark University M.A.; Henry Fenton, State Teachers College B.S.E. and Boston University M.B.A.; Charles Broderick, Uni- versity of New Hampshire, B.S. Back Row: Miss Blanche Jobes, Fitchburg Business College; Miss Lucia Piermarini, Radcliffe A.B. and M.A.; Mrs. Flora P. Wittman, Bay Path Institute and Susquehanna University; Mrs. Elizabeth Morrill, Vassar College A.B.; Percy A. Y. Dunlop, Boston University, B.B.A.; Theodore Kucharski, Holy Cross A.B.; John Magane, Fitchburg State Teachers College, B.S.E.; Carmine Piccucci, Boston University; Miss Helen Burnham, Tufts College, B.A. Not in picture: Aldrich Cousins, Fitchburg State Teachers College, B.S.E. and M. of Ed.; Miss Eleanor Fusco, Fitchburg State Teachers College B.S.E. in Ind. Arts; Mrs. Margaret Hathaway, Smith College, A.B.; J. Richard Sutcliffe, New England Conservatory of Music, Fitchburg and Lowell State Teachers Colleges B.S.E. Our ‘‘MAGNET” we do dedicate To a past advisor who ranks first rate. DEDICATION... To Mr. Henry Perry, we, the class of 1948, in appreciation of all he did to make our class successful, dedicate our yearbook. Our former class advisor, Mr. Perry, is greatly missed by the students as well as by the faculty. During the course of our sophomore and junior years, Mr. Perry helped guide our class through elections, proms, social and scholastic events. He efficiently met and solved many problems which confronted our class. We deeply appreciate his services and sincerely hope that he will be as successful in his future work as he was as a teacher here at L. H. S. We certainly appreciate all you’ve done To make our class a successful one. APPRECIATION .. . IN APPRECIATION This graduating class deeply appreciates the splendid job Mr. Rogers and Mrs. Morrill have done in making the class what it is today. The delightful times we had at the Junior and Senior Proms and Senior Reception were largely due to their untiring efforts. Every member of the class wishes them much success in the future. Pra HISTORY OF THE PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION The Leominster High School Parent- Teacher Association had its beginning three years ago when it was started to promote a closer friendship and understanding between the parents and teachers. The founders were Mrs. Rodney Underwood, president of the Leominster-Fitchburg Parent-Teacher Coun- cil; Mr. Dwight Davis, principal of the Senior High School; Mrs. Charles Williams, at that time, district director; and Mrs. Edwin Fiske, Masszchusetts State Executive Director. All sections of the city were represented in the list of officers and committees so that there would be full co-operation among all teachers, parents, and students. Mrs. Edward Baker was the first president of the Senior High School P.T.A. She was assisted by Mrs. Everett Derby, first vice- president; Mr. Dwight Davis, second vice- president; Mrs. A. J. Ouimet, secretary; and Mrs. Rinaldo Rocca, treasurer. The theme that first year was ‘Beginning Together.” During that year, through the efforts of many in the association, the membership expanded, and the association began to be recognized as a worthwhile organization. An organization to lead the way, High School's newest, the P. T. A. Mrs. Everett Derby, president for the next year, began her term of office with the following officers as her assistants: Mrs. I. M. Carluccio, first vice-president; Mrs. Alfred Wilson, secretary; and Mrs. Anthony Gas- barri, treasurer. During Mrs. Derby's term of office, the association was able to aid the Bob Wonkka Fund through the proceeds from the Henry Scott Concert, which went well over the top in its success. Now the association has concluded its third year. Mrs. I. M. Carluccio, president of the P.T.A. this year, had as her co-workers Mr. Louis Allen, first vice-president; Mr. Robert Laserte, second vice-president; Mrs. F. L. Bates, secretary; and Mrs. Frank Armillotti, treasurer. The theme of the P.T.A. this year was ‘Understanding Our School.” With the full co-operation of all the teachers, parents, and students, Mrs. Carluccio expected to gain a clearer under- standing of the school functions for all in- volved, and is also aiming for a better high school. She has aided in the promotion of a Junior Department to the High School P.T.A., which will bring the students into a closer understanding with the parents and teachers and will gain a higher interest in the school itself and the improvement of the school. A student from each room is sent To run our friendly government. STUDENT CABINET... THE STUDENT CABINET The school is governed by a group of students who make up the Student Cabinet. One person is chosen from each home room to be a member of this group. The Student Cabinet, under the able supervision of John H. Coburn, has done a great deal to solve all problems that arise concerning school activities and students. The members of this group accomplished much as the year progressed. Among other things, they sponsored a show at the City Hall, featuring Emil Liers and his trained otters; they had a concession at Doyle Field during the Thanksgiving Game; they supervised our out-door lunch during the warmer season. On October 18, 1947, the officers of the Cabinet were elected: President: Clem Millette Vice-President: Joseph Bangrazi Treasurer: Edward Rockwell Secretary: Joseph Comiskey With these able officers and members, this student cabinet has completed a successful year. ll These are the subjects that come our way During the course of a high school day. OUR CURRICULUM... CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT L.H.S. Every student must earn, during his three-year stay at L.H.S., a total of one hundred and twenty scholastic credits in order to graduate in June of his senior year. Credits are given for every subject in which a pupil receives a passing mark, as well as for membership in some clubs. Major sub- jects, such as English, any branch of mathe- matics, and any of the social studies, are worth ten points each. Personal typewriting and guidance are worth eight points together, and Typewriting I, IJ, or III, five points. From two to four points are given for physical education. Four periods a week of about forty minutes each are spent on each full-time subject. Under the extended physical educa- tion program, gym classes are also held four times a week throughout the school year. In addition to the regular class work, every pupil is expected to spend one hour of outside preparation on each of his subjects. This work is most emphatically required of those who are planning to further their studies after graduation. Under the present marking system in our school, an average of at least sixty per cent must be obtained in order to pass a subject. For students of the College Prepara- tory Curriculum, a mark of at least ‘‘B”’ is needed for college certification. At the half-way mark of each term, the students who are not doing passing work in their studies are notified by means of ‘‘warning’’ cards 12 issued by all faculty members. A yellow card denotes a mark below “'D,”’ while a blue card, given only to students of the College Course, signifies a mark below ‘'B.” Our honor roll, which is everyone's goal, is divided into three groups: first, second, and third. Three and a half ‘A's’ are needed to attain a place on the First Honor Roll; three and a half ‘B's’ for the Second Honor Roll; and an average of three and a half ‘‘B’s’’ for the Third Honor Roll. This year, innovations were made in the material offered at L.H.S. The pre- driver course, begun in November, is de- signed mainly to teach the laws of driving and to enforce the safety laws. Upon successful completion of this course, the pupils are awarded special certificates which exempt them from taking the written part of the drivers’ license examination. Latin I, previously offered only at the junior high school, was also given here this year. In the Commercial Course, Business Essentials II supplanted Business Law. The new course includes law and taxes. Every pupil at L.H.S. enrolled in the College Preparatory Curriculum has an opportunity, upon graduation, to further his education at a leading college in the country. This advantage is made possible by the well balanced course of study offered to the students and is proven by the great number of students from our school who annually enter such well known colleges as Harvard, Dartmouth, Columbia, Radcliffe, Mt. Holyoke, Smith, and Skidmore. The College Course covers every phase of study: science, mathematics, languages, social studies, and physical education. Biol- ogy, physics, and college chemistry provide an excellent basis for future work in the field of science; in the mathematics depart- ment, everything from Algebra I to solid geometry and trigonometry is covered; various languages, including two years of German and Italian, three years of French, and four years of English and Latin, serve to give anyone interested in languages, an excellent start in his chosen field. Most students of the Commercial Cur- riculum are able to obtain positions as stenographers, typists, or accountants, be- cause of the exceptionally fine work done in the commercial department. Such subjects as Stenography I and II; Typewriting I, II, and III; Business English; and Business Essentials I and II] are among the studies which are emphasized in the Commercial Course. In addition to the regular subjects, the students are given an opportunity to study a foreign language, a social study, and many branches of science. Actual training in office work is received by many girls of the business course. Some are allowed to work in the school office while others do special mimeographing and typing in the office ‘‘work room.” A third course in our school, the General Curriculum, deals with manual as well as academic training. Because there are no shop facilities in our school, the pupils spend every other week of the school year at the Saxton Trade School, where the boys choose among courses in cabinet-making, carpentry, and machine shop work. The girls may choose between foods and clothing, and power stitching. During their alternate weeks at L.H.S., the General Course pupils may study in almost every course, and they have an opportunity equal to that of pupils in the other courses of participating in any of the extra-curricular and sports activities. At the end of their training, these students are prepared for some specialized field, and have received the necessary amount of academic training. 13 GERMAN CLASS... Christmas packages containing food, soap, and many useful articles were sent to the children of Marbach, Germany, by the German students of the school. Sergeant Joseph Spadaro, of the class of 1944, in a letter to John F. Joyce, teacher of German, mentioned that he and some other American soldiers were planning a Christmas party for the children of Marbach. He went on to say that any help given by the German students of L.H.S. would be greatly ap- preciated by both him and his companions. Sergeant Spadaro became acquainted with the children of the city by his use of German, which was taught him at Leominster High. Chairmen of the classes in charge of the project were: German II, Richard Mul- laney ‘48, chairman; Patricia Johnson ‘48, co-chairman; German I, Donald Gordon ‘49, chairman; Mary Lou Cohen ‘48, co-chairman. TAG 2. Our Saturday nights wouldn't be complete if we didn’t go to T.A.C. Nothing but the best for us, we hear Harry James, Perry Como, Louis Prima, and our favorite, Vaughn Monroe— on records, that is. Sometimes we truly splurge and have a real orchestra. A—Hem! Does that orchestra draw acrowd! We have admirers even from Boston and Gardner, and a few from New York. T.A.C. is manipulated by the officers and the executive board, which consist of high school students. This year the success of the canteen was due largely to Guy Barassi, president; Mary Flanagan, vice-president; Julie Ashe, treasurer; Ruth Grevelding, secretary; and, last but not least, the executive board. We, the graduated that were in charge of T.A.C. this year, hope T.A.C. has more and more successful years ahead of it. Good luck! 14 Next, we hope, you'll see and praise The things we've done in our high school days. ACTIVITIES . . 15 cnn ic tie 16 THE MAGNET EDITORIAL STAFF Thanks to this Magnet Staff and its directors, Miss Elizabeth Colley and Mr. George Peck, our yearbook provides for us a plentiful source of knowledge on school life and school activities. The Magnet Editorial Staff, which is composed of a group of literarily inclined boys and girls who collect data and pictures on important happenings around school, wished to have the ‘‘new look’’ apply to the Magnet as well as to the latest dress fashions. This is one of the reasons we now have a yearbook with numerous pictures and with more accounts of curricular and extra-curricular activities than ever before. Every Tuesday during activities period, this group met to discuss various production problems. Also during this period, stories were assigned to every member of the group. When all this material was gathered, the actual layout of the yearbook was planned. The officers of the Magnet Editorial Staff are: John Paquette and Paul Goodale, co- editors; William Suessbrick, assistant editor; Leonara Del Giudice, secretary. Front: Leonora Del Guidice. Second Row: Jane Tucker, Rita Lynch, Mary Batchelder, Betsy Aston. Third Row: Edward McElligot, William Suessbrick, Donald Cragin, Helen Lane, Marion Sargent. Fourth Row: Joan Paquette, Ken Healy. Fifth Row: Edward Wilson, Marco Landon, David Raher, Richard Lavin, Albert Tardiff. Standing: David Nixon, Paul Goodale, Mr. Peck, Miss Colley, Robert Gettens. Omitted from Picture: Sylvia Lolli, Bernard Shea. THE MAGNET BUSINESS STAFF The Magnet Business Staff of L.H.S. is the group responsible for the finances of the Magnet. This staff sells advertising space in the yearbook and prepares such advertisements for publication. It conducts the sale of the yearbook in the homerooms, and handles all receipts from this source. This staff places all orders for engraving, printing, binding and covers. This year, direct mail solicitation is being employed to reach out-of-town advertisers. All glossies are handled by the business staff, who plan the lay-out of this section of the book. The Magnet Business Staff has been under the able direction of Mrs. Flora Wittman for the past two years. The officers for the current year are Corinne Collette, business manager; Sylvia Cosseboom, assistant business manager; Marilyn Gage, junior assistant business manager; Jeannette Racine, subscription manager; Marie Pitre, assistant subscription manager; Jean Williams, junior assistant subscription manager; Madelyn De Carolis, advertising manager; manager; Dora Consalvo, assistant advertising manager; Ruth Nichols, junior assistant manager; Richard Smith, account manager. Group pictures were scheduled by Theresa Hebert, and Anna DiLibero was in charge of senior glossies. Front Row: Marilyn Gage. First Row: Bette Condon, Corinne Collette. Second Row: Marie Pitre, Jean Williams, Madalyn De Carolis, Jeannette Racine. Third Row: Dora Consalvo, Savina Bracanni, Angelini De Massa. Fourth Row: Sylvia Cossebbom, Eleanor Del Vergo, Mildred Crane, Glorinda Fantozzi, Esther Fantozzi. Standing: Ruth Nichols, Mrs. Wittman. PRESS CLUB During the seventh year of its existence, the L. H. S. Press Club, under the able guidance of John F. Joyce, faculty advisor, has proven to be one of the most active organizations in the school. With a complete coverage of school news appearing in the Leominster Enterprise every Saturday evening, the club has served to interpret school life to the community and the alumni. The thirty-four Staff members have met every Activities Period to ‘‘write-up’’ the week's events; such as, club meetings, assemblies, alumni activites, and special feature stories. An attempt has also been made at the weekly staff meetings to insturct those who have a ‘‘nose for news’ and who intend to make journalism their career, in the fundamentals of good newspaper writing. Various people of the newspaper world, including members of the Leominster Enter- prise Editorial Staff, have been guest speakers at Press Club meetings. “The Training Table,’’ informal sports column originated by Gary Mansur, ‘47, Press Club editor for two years, has continued to be a regular and well-received feature of the Senior High Notes. Press Club’s weekly news section has been presented the C.M.I.P.A. best news award for the past several years. First Row: Faculty Advisor, John F. Joyce, Robert Rockwell, Helen Lancey, Sylvia Gasbarri, Alva Dewhurst, Lola De Amicis, Ann Gallagher, Jean Lynch, Robert Farrell. Second Row: Eleanore Mackey, Gloria Sambito, Gilda Marrama, Vilma Padovano, Sheila St. Cyr, Joyce Hemenway, Ruth Grevelding, Grace Gauthier, Joan Mazzaferro. Third Row: Robert Regan, Constance Bovenzi, Anna Capocciama, Lorraine Lyonnais, Lorraine Lemire, Lucille Castriotta, Jean McCarthy, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Morrill, Faculty Advisor. Back Row: Richard Mullaney, Fred Matthews, Marguerite Roberson, Joan King, Sally Nicholson, Janet Gail- lardet, Richard Kearney. Leh -oeteesraenenatotessig 18 4: Sieseseets eben NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Leominster Chapter of the National Honor Society, which was recently organized at the senior high school, had a very interesting year. The Society gives recognition to the students of any course who have maintained an average of eighty-five percent in every sugject during their three years at senior high school. These’students were elected to the Society at the beginning of their senior year. Membership remained open to any students who were able to meet the requirements during the year. There were twenty-four students enrolled in the eS Chapter. Of these twenty-four, many had an active part in other clubs in high school. By March, 1947, there were 3338 chapters across the nation belonging to the National Honor Society. Sixty-one of these were in Massachusetts. The Leominster Chapter meets at the public library, generally on the third Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 P. M. The first formal meeting was held on October 22, at the library. John Baker and Lola De Amicis were elected to alternate in the office of president. Dora Consalvo was elected secretary and Marion Sargent, treasurer. Principal Dwight 5. Davis was named faculty advisor of the chapter. The following students are members of the Leominster Chapter of the National Honor Society: John Baker, Mary Batchelder, Jeanette Boutin, Emily Bunker, Elizabeth Clark, Corinne Collette, Dora Consalvo, Mildred Crane, Nancy Cutler, Lola De Amicis, Leonora Del Guidice, Anna De Libero, Alva Dewhurst, Ann Gallagher, Sylvia Gasbarri, Paul Goodale, Lois Hanson, Charles Hardy, Helen Lane, Irene Malo, Joyce Munting, Marion Sargent, Richard Smith, and Edward Wilson. Three committees were named: Ways and Means Committee, New Building Com- mittee, and Publicity Committee. The students on the Ways and Means Committee were Chair- man, Helen Lane; Jeanette Boutin, Emily Bunker, Elizabeth Clark, and Nancy Cutler. Those on the New Building Committee were Chairman, Ann Gallagher; Mary Batchelder, Charles Hardy, William Levine, and Edward Wilson. Irene Malo was the publicity committeeman. Front Row: Leonora Del Giudice, Alva Dewhurst, Corinne Collette, Dora Consalvo, Lola De Amicis, Jack Baker, Marion Sargent, Joyce Munting, Lois Hanson. Middle Row: Sylvia Gasbarri, Charles Hardy, Elizabeth Clark, Paul Goodale, Emily Bunker, William Levine, Joan Paquette, Edward Wilson, Principal Davis. Back Row: Ann Gallagher, Irene Malo, Nancy Cutler, Mary Batchelder, Helen Lane. RADIO CLUB Radio Club is a group of boys and girls interested in radio acting. This club is restricted to students of Leominster, Fitchburg, Saint Bernard's, and Lunenburg High Schools. Every Monday night for ten minutes, High School Highlights’’ is presented. At this time, each of the students from the four schools gives a complete summary of his current school activities, curricular and extra-curricular. On Saturday morning, Club members have the ‘Fun with Books” program. If they're telling a cat and dog story, two of the students act as the cat and the dog in the story. When everyone else is swimming, this group is working hard preparing the summer half-hour program ‘‘Stand By.’’ This dramatic program is written and acted by the students themselves. Nearly every week, Radio Club has a lecture by some well known person in the field of radio. In this way the members of Radio Club learn new and different factors of radio. Front Row: Mary Flannagan, Bette Condon. First Row: Miss Lilian Ricker, Jeannette De Sabatino, Lola De Amicis, Robert Farrell, Mary Lou Cohen, Julia Ashe, Patricia Cronin. Back Row: Sylvia Gasbarri, Madalyn De Carolis. LS L. H. S. DRAMATIC CLUB The L.H.S. Dramatic Club, formerly known as the Speech Club, was formed several years ago under the capable guidance of Miss E. Lillian Ricker. Although the name has been changed, the club’s regular traditions, including Interclass Play Contest and Recital Night, have remained unaltered. The Dramatic Club aims to give its members ample knowledge of all the phases of acting, directing, and producing of theatrical productions as well as the behind-the-footlight activities, such as make-up application and stage setting. Dramatic Club also offers to the students the opportunity to study and appreciate plays and to discern between good and bad stagefare. Front Row: Jack Contaxes, Barry Reagan, John Seeley, Robert Dugan, Cornelius Curran, James Wyman, Howard Hogarth, Ladner Carleton, Frank Richard, Donald Gordan, Russell Lynch. Second Row: Eleanore Mackey, Julia Ashe, Monique Brault, Madalyn De Carolis, Dora Consalvo, John Baker, Sylvia Gasbarri, Bette Condon, Patricia Cronin, Janet Cataleta, Marilyn Spillerk, Gloria Sambito. Third Row: Dorothy Federici, Jean Murray, Marcia Morcall, Patricia Goguen, Jean Gasbarri, Phyllis Hertel, Joan Flannagan, Joan Brewer, Mary Killelea, May Milton, Alva Dewhurst, Jeannette Di Sabatino, Miss Lillian Ricker. Fourth Row: Joanne Mendulosky, Dorothy Martineau, Leonora Del Giudice, Helen Mason, Eunice Burpee, Doris White, Virginia Connery, Mary Flannagan, Sally Nicholson, Marilyn Gage, Esther Piermarini, Margaret Frye. 20 ANNUAL INTER-CLASS PLAY CONTEST The Dramatic Club of Leominster High School presented the Annual Inter-class Play Contest directed by Miss Lillian Ricker, on November 21, 1947. The Class of 1948 presented Women In Council by E. Sharlkey (an adaption from Aristophanes). The cast of the play was as follows: Praxagore, an Athenian housewife, Madalyn DeCarolis; Blepyrus, her husband, Jack Baker; a neighbor, who lived next door to Praxagora and Blepyrus, Jack Contaxes; his wife, Eleanor Mackey; Clinarete, Mickey Brault; a member of Praxagora’s sewing circle, Mary Lou Cohen; Chremes, member of the Athenian Assembly, Frank Richards; student coaches, Pat Cronin, and Mae Milton. This was followed by musical selections: piano duet, ‘Jubilee March’’ by Williams, Betty Ann Gilboy and Ruth Gauld; dance novelty by Gloria Belanger and Mary Bianchini; vocal solo, ‘‘“Gianinamia’’ by Fuml, Nancy Nuttal. The Class of 1950 presented The House of Greed. The cast of this play follows: Letitia Roberts, a wealthy spinster, Jean Gasbarri; Carlotta Hendricks, her widowed sister, Marcia Morcall; Mamie Hield, Letitia’s maid, Joan Flannagan; Gevilda Lee, an actress, Patricia Goguen; Cedric Roberts, Letitia’s nephew, Howard Hogarth; Jerry McArthur, a salesman, Ladner Carleton; Detective Brooks, of the New York Police, James Wyman; student coach, Phyllis Hertel. The following selections were then presented: violin solos—'‘Serenade Badine’’ by Gabriel Marie and ‘Hungarian Love Song” by Rieding, Barbara Hurley. The Class of 1949 won the contest with Child Wonder by Pete Williams. The cast of characters was as follows: Walter Harvey, father of a prodigy, Jack Seeley; Frances Harvey, his wife, Elaine Richards; Eloise Harvey, the prodigy, Marilyn Spiller; Miss Vincent, her nurse, Jeannette DiSabatino; Roberts, the butler, Russell Lynch; Laverna Carr, a writer, Marilyn Gage. The student coach was Barry Regan. The recess was then followed by a ballet dance by Nancy Richards; and piano solos, ‘Song of the Alps’’ by Ryder and ‘‘Prelude in G Minor’’ by Rach- maninoff, by Carolyn Divoll. The faculty members who assisted with Play Contest were Miss Blanche Jobes, Mr. John F. Joyce, Mr. Elmer J. Bucknell, Mr. John H. Rogers, Mr. George Peck, and Mr. Percy Dunlop. The committees were Publicity and Tickets, Mary O'Keefe; Stage, Francis Burns, Robert Dugan, and Cornelius Curran; Ushers, Mary Flannagan; Costumes, Sylvia Gasbarri; Awards, Anna Carluccio; Program, Gloria Sambito. 21 Seana pe: CHORAL CLUB The Choral Club is a group of boys and girls who, under the able direction of Miss Lucile Brown, gather during the activities period each week to further and encourage group chorus singing of all songs. As a result of their efforts, they produce several assemblies during the school year. Officers President: Nancy Nuttal Vice-President: Norman Brennan Secretary: Marcia McCready Librarians: Barbara Hurley and Wilfred Gaillardet L.H.S. MALE QUARTET The Boys’ Glee Club was supplanted at the beginning of the school year by the L.H.S. Male Quartet. This new singing group consisted of four boys who sang in four part harmony. In the course of the year, they participated in assemblies and plays given at the school and derived much pleasure from the songs taught them by Miss Lucile M. Brown, director of music. The boys who constituted the quartet were Ladner Carleton ‘50, Wilfred Gaillardet ‘48, James Henry ‘50, and Richard Roberge ‘49. Seated at piano: Mis3 Lusille M. Brown, Direstor of Music. Standing left to right: Lawrence Fish, Ladner Carleton, Wilfred Gaillardet, Richard Roberge. GLEE CLUB The Glee Club is composed of a group of girls who enjoy singing. They meet every Tuesday after school hours under the direction of Miss Lucile Brown. This club sang in many of the school assemblies and in the annual concert with Fitchburg. The outstanding assembly given by the girls was the production of the operetta ‘False Fernando.” The following girls were elected officers of the Girls’ Glee Club: President: Marion Sargent Vice-President: Lois Hanson Secretary: Nancy Nuttal Librarians: Helen Brown and Alva Dewhurst Piano: Marilyn Manktelow. Front Row: Jean Murray, Marcia McCready, Miss Brown. Second Row: Nancy Nuttal, Marion Foltz, Helen Brown, Marion Sargent, Joyce Munting, Marjorie Liehr: Lois Hanson, Nancy Braithwaite, Alva Dewhurst, Marilyn Gage, Barbara Gettens, Marion Smith, Barbara Hurley, Elaine Mainville. 23 ORCHESTRA The orchestra is under the able direction of J. Richard Sutcliffe. The officers this year were: manager and concert mistress—Morna Fogg; librarians—Betty Clark and Charlotte Porter; custodians—Frederick Chesbrough, Elwin Buzzell, and William Voedisch. They played for activities put on by other groups, such as parent's nights, interclass plays, and graduation. Piano: Ruth Gauld, Jean Lynch, Kathleen Mcfarlane, Bette Anne Gilboy. Front Row: Morna Fogg, Ruth Durant, Bette Clark, Jean Lynch, Ida Brusseau, Norman Gubler, Theresa Zinna, Andrea Perlstein, Barbara Hurley. Last Row: Mr. Sutcliffe, Marcia Morcall, Ethel Grenfell, Carolyn Divoll, William Voedisch, Thurston Mansur, Charlotte Porter, Eldwin Buzzell, Frederick Chesborough. BAND This important organization is under the able direction of J. Richard Sutcliffe. The officers this year were: manager —Frederick Chesbrough; librarians—Carolyn Divol and Shriley Schofield; sergeant drummer—June Oleson; corporal drummer—Marcia Morcall. Saturday afternoons during the football season, the band gave us music before the games and during the half. 24 FRENCH CLUB... WE HAVE BUT ONE DREAM This is the story of a little boy and his god-parents. The boy is Maurice Afoufa, who comes from 63 Rue des Deux Paroisses, Troyes 1, France. The god-parents are the members of the L. H. S. French Club. For the past three years the French Club has keen sending food and clothing to Maurice. Maurice is a cute little blond youngster of eleven. Like other unfortunate victims of World War II, Maurice was not properly fed or clothed kefore his adoption. Since his adoption, the French Club has done its best to send Maurice the things he wants the most. It has never failed to do this and never will. The only reward the French Club wishes for its deeds is the reward of seeing Maurice one day come to America and visit Leominster. The French Club raised money to buy food and clothing for Maurice by selling pencils, Christmas cards, and emblems during the year. It also obtained money by sponsoring the movie ‘Song of Love,’’ which starred Katherine Hepburn, Paul Henreid, and Robert Walker. The work done by the French Club in these two fields was a huge success. French Club has held its meetings at the home of the different students. Officers are president, Robert Rockwell '48; vice-president, Lola DeAmicis '48; secretary, Sylvia Gasbarri '48; and treasurer, Ann Gallagher ‘48. The Executive Board is composed of Marion Sargent ‘48, Joan Paquette ‘48, and William Quint ‘49. 25 C.M.1 PLA... The Press Club and the Magnet Staff are members of the Central Massachusetts Inter- scholastic Press Association. This organization meets several times throughout the year to discuss and criticize weekly press work, magazines, or year books published by the member schools. The winter meeting of the C.M.I.P.A. was held at Gardner High School, on Thursday, February 12. More than a dozen schools were represented. The delegates were welcomed by F. Earl Williams, principal of Gardner High School. “Our America,’’ a motion picture, was shown. The principal speaker was last year’s C.M.I.P.A. president, Gary Mansur, who graduated last year from L.H.S. Now Gary is a fresh- man at Dartmouth and editor of the college night paper. The representatives of the different departments met and discussed their school magazines. Following the meetings, supper was served in the school cafeteria. The spring meeting was held at the New Salem Academy in New Salem on May 13. Ten members of the Magnet Editorial Staff and the Magnet Business Staff together with two faculty advisers, Mrs. Wittman, and Mr. Peck, attended the meeting. The 1947 Magnet re- ceived three honors: ‘The Best All-Round Book,’’ the ‘‘Best General Impression,’’ and the ‘Best Message.”’ PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB... The newly organized Photography Club was formed solely for the purpose of getting pictures for our year book ‘‘The Magnet’’. In this book you will find snapshots by the members. Under the direction of Mr. Rogers, the Photography Club of '49 is planning to take seasonal pictures of school activities during spring, summer, winter, and fall for our next year’s yearbook. Robert Gettens, Malcolm Lilli, and Russel Lynch are entering pictures in the National High School Photography Contest. 26 This is the part we call our play, Fun which comes at the end of the day. SPORTS .. . fh OCDE Sete te er | ae LE ORGS Sg eR RS 28 COACHING STAFF Coach Charles B. Broderick and his assistants, Theodore Kucharski and Carmen Picucci, head the boys’ athletic department at L. H. S. The duo of Broderick and Kucharski have pro- duced teams known throughout New England. Dr. Charles A. Wheeler, who inherited the position of team physician from his father, takes care of the medical end of athletics. Through the efforts of these men, Leominster has had many fine teams. Left to Right: Carmine Picucci, Dr. Charles A. Wheeler, Charles Broderick, Theodore M. Kucharski. FOOTBALL “Nice tackle’, ‘beautiful pass’’, ‘‘some blocking here’’ were the familiar expressions that rang out through the autumn air as the gridiron hopefuls of the Leominster High School once again paraded onto the field for practice. As the team prepared itself for another jaunt through its football schedule, Coach Broderick and Assistant Coaches Kucharski and Picucci could be seen about the field, in- structing groups of boys on ways to improve their playing. ‘‘Doc’’ Wheeler was always at hand when needed. Leominster fans anticipated a successful season and were not disappointed by their team until that fateful Thanksgiving morning when, shivering in the cold, they saw their high hopes dashed to the ground by Fitchburg’s ‘‘Red and Gray.” First Row: Clement Millette, Robert Rockwell, Joseph Marrama, James D’'Innocenzo, Marco Landon, Michael Feraco, Harry Smith, Achille Piermarini. Second Row: Coach Charles B. Broderick, Robert McNally, Richard Piermarini, Anthony Proietti, Leon Hannigan, Albert D’'Onfro, Herman Hasenstein, Robert Regan, Joseph Comiskey, Coach Theodore M. Kucharski. Third Row: Coach Carmine Picucci, Stephen Beaudet, Franic Arel, William Antonucci, John O'Neil, Richard Thomson, Michael Vendetti, Robert Mercier, Freeland Ringer. ig Fourth Row: Gerald Lord, Angelo Tata, Robert Sicard, Egidio Bisceglis, Paul Fusco, Joseph Petricca, Robert omas. Back Row: Henry Peters, Joseph Freda, Lawrence Tata, John Bovenzi, Richard Farrell, Edward Wilson, Team Manager: Francis Cooney. BASEBALL With a veteran varsity team returning this year, L.H.S. had one of its best baseball teams. Varsity men who were Lack were Jimmie D'Innocenzo, Bob Regan, Tony Proietti, Tommy Capone, “Butch” Raher, Dick Lavin, ‘‘Skarky’’ Piermarini, and ‘‘Lefty’’ Marrama. Under the exacting coaching of ‘‘“Gug” Picucci, the batting, fielding, and base running clicked last year for two impressive wins from Hudson and Fitchburg. The 1948-49 team approached the season with enthusiasm and the hope of an all-win record. The first signs of spring on the hill were heralded with the words, ‘Play ball.” Front Row: Louis Rocca, Joseph Marrama, Achille Piermarini, Anthony Proeitti, James D'Innocenzo, Thomas Caponi, George Kennedy, Robert Regan. Last Row: Fred Mathews, Paul Beers, Carl Johanson, Paul Mullaney, Harry Smith, Richard Lavin, Michael Franciose, Coach Piccuci. 29 30 BASKETBALL As old man winter moves in quietly every year, all attention is centered on the number one sport of winter, basketball. This season, Leominster floored an all veteran quintet, coached by “Gug’’ Picucci, which had the hopes of bringing to Leominster High its best team in years. The veterans who returned were Harry Smith, Dave Raher, Leon Hannigan, Dave Nixon, and Richard Lavin. Added to this group were many capable performers from last year’s squad “B. ’ All the boys were ready and confident of giving Leominster High some of the best basket- ball they had had in many a year. This year’s schedule was a long grueling one with traditional games against Fitchburg, Gardner, Clinton, St. Bernards, Nashua, and the Alumni. We gave our support and good luck to this year’s L.H.S. basketball team—a team we were proud to have represent us. Front Row: Paul Mullaney, Murray Smith, Gerald Crowley, Richard Lavin, Harry Smith, Leon Hannigan, Gerald Lord, Dave Nixon, Bruce McIntyre. Second Row: Russel Lynch, Robert Sicard, William Suessbrick, Dave Raher, William Quint, Robert Mercier, Coach Piccuci. Back Row: William Antonucci, John McNamara, Robert Anderson, Robert Erdmann, Freeland Ringer. TRACK This year the track team, under the direction of Coach Broderick, proved to be a worthy match for its opponents. Most of last year’s team returned this year, with such lettermen as Clem Millette, John O'Neil, Valeri Richards, Francis Burns, Marco Landon, and Guy Barassi leading the team through to victory. Front Row: James D’Innocenzo, Edward Rockwell, John O'Neil, Francis Arel, Clement Millette, Francis Burns, Guy Barassi, Robert McNally, Richard Mullaney, Angelo De Carolis. Second Row: Leon Hannigan, Thomas Caponi, John Valeri, Louis McCarthy, Elmer Pulsifer, Michael Vendetti, David Murphy, Coach Charles B. Broderick. Third Row: Roger Cormier, John Di Russo, William Antonucci, Robert Anderson, Lawrence Tata, John McNamara, Anthony Proietti, Louis Cormier, John Weaver. THE L.H.S. SKI CLUB The Leominster High Ski Club, under the direction of Miss Gladys Lavin, held regular meetings at the Leominster Ski Tow Lodge every Monday night during the winter sports season. This year, skiing instruction for the girls followed the U.S.E.A.S.A. (United States Eastern Amateur Ski Association) plan, which is that all girls start with elementary skills and proceed into advanced skills. The goal for each girl was a class classification. During the winter season, a group of L.H.S. boys journeyed to Mount Mansfield to match their skill against that of some of the foremost skiers in the country. Among these high school students were: ‘‘Rocky’’ Rockwell ‘48, Eddy Wilson ‘48, Herman Hasenstein ‘48, Bob Baer ‘47, John Todd ‘48, Jerry Kilcoyne '48, Pat McNeil ‘48, and Barbara Kruck ‘48. Three L.H.S. undergraduates—Ken Healy ‘49, Freddy Simon ‘50, and Bob Sicard '50—went to Hanover Ski School for a week. Skiing, which has proven to be an enjoyable and healthful sport to the members of the Ski Club, is becoming more and more popular at L.H.S. 31 32 GIRLS’ SPORTS Sports, sports, and more sports! From September to June the L.H.S. girls, under the instruction of Miss Gladys Lavin, take part in the various contests during gym classes and in after-school games for the more athletically inclined. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Basketball, still the all-time favorite of our girls’ sports, was taken up in earnest by the class teams when the weather was too cold for outside activities. The competition was so great that the players had to be “'on their toes’’ at all times. The varisty team did an excellent job of playing, providing suspense and excitement for both teams and onlookers. Front Row: Phyllis Hertel, Theresa Radford, Lora Marquis, Mary Flannagan, Mary Batchelder, Eileen Xeras, Monique Brault, Sally Nicholson. Second Row: Jean Gasbarri, Nancy Cutler, Germaine Tocci, Yolande Robideau, Christine Hammare, Marjorie Albert, Julie Ashe, Dorothy Federici, Connie Bovenzi, Esther Fantozzi, Patricia Ingalls. Third Row: Marion Stupak, Sheila St. Cyr, Helen Lancey, Jean McIntyre, Florence Whitney, Jane Tucker, Vilma Padovano, Sylvia Lolli, Joan Mazzafarro, Doris White, Jean Brown, Charlotte Porter, Elizabeth Barry. Fourth Row: Savina Di Paoli, Helen Mason, Eunice Burpee, Elaine Albert, Angela Pochesci, Madaline Lanza, Nancy Piermarini, Eva D'Innocenzo, Frances Turano, Theresa Farinelli, Jeannette Di Paoli, Carol Lynch. FIELD HOCKEY During a peppy game of field hockey, ‘Ouch! I wish I'd worn my shin guards,”’ was the distressed cry of not only the sophomores, who had never played before, but also of the juniors and seniors, who will never learn. Although there were many bumps, bruises, and whatnot, the girls really enjoyed this fast sport, especially when combined with a tinge of sharp autumn air. Before teams could be organized, the sessions had to be discontinued because the cold weather arrived so early. First Row: Patricia Cronin, Madalyn De Carolis, Monique Brault, Julie Ashe, Dorothy Federici, Esther Pier- marini, Louise Dandini, Doris White, Elizabeth Barry. Second Row: Jean Early, Florence Whitney, Phyllis Hertel, Jean Gasbarri, Nancy Cutler, Francis Turanoo, Dolores Tata, Theresa Farinello, Jean Brown, Carol Lynch, Theresa Montaquila. Third Row: Carolyn Emond, Rita Lynch Savina Di Paoli, Eunice Burpee, Helen Mason, Christine Hammare, Marjorie Albert, Nancy Piermarini, Eva D’Innocenzo, Madeline Tata, Angela Pochesci, Jeannette Di Paoli, Janet Cote. Fourth Row: Elizabeth Clark, Natalie Lattanzio, Helen Brown, Marcia McCready, Yoland Robideau, Germaine Tocci, Janet Cataleta, Jane Tucker, Theresa Radford, Lora Marquis, Eileen Xeras, Mary Batchelder, Sally Nicholson, Mary Flanagan, Theresa Fluej. SOCCER Soon after school started, the soccer enthusiasts organized class teams. They put Doyle Field and the high school field into excellent use for their snappy, fun-packed games. The sophomores came out the indisputable winners, in spite of the fact that they were new to the game. Front Row: Florence Whitney, Thelma Blanchard, Jean McIntyre, Helen Lancey, Marion Stupak, Sylvia DePaoli, Nancy Cutler, Esther Piermarini, Doris White, Carol Lynch, Monique Brault, Helen Brown, Jean Brown. Second Row: Anna Gradito, Grace Gauthier, Marilyn Spiller, Joan Mazzaferro, Lorraine Gagnon, Mary Angelini, Patricia McNeil, Louise Dandini, Julie Ashe, Frances Turano, Dolores Tata, Theresa Farinelli, Madalyn DeCarolis, Esther Fantozzi, Connie Bovenzi, Patricia Cronin, Sally Nicholson, Theresa Montaquila, Jeannette DiPaoli. Third Row: Joanne Smith, Dorothy Chester, Jane Tucker, Elizabeth Clark, Sylvia Lolli, Jacqueline Pacquet, Rita Lynch, Vilma Padovano, Sheila St. Cyr, Marguerite Robinson, Germaine Tocci, Natalie Latanzio, Eva D'Innocenzo, Nancy Piermarini, Madalyn Lanza, Angela Pochesci, Theresa Fluet, Joyce Munting, Carolyn Emond. Back Row: Joan Smith, Betty Lanciani, Lucille Castriotta, Mary Rasmussen, Jeannette Racine, Frances Funari, Helen Mason, Eunice Burpey, Phyllis Hertel, Jean Gasbarri, Christine Hammer, Marjorie Albert, Yolande Robideau, Theresa Radford, Lora Marquis, Eileen Exeras, Mary Batchelder, Mary Flanagan, Janet Cote, Betty Barry. 32 34 SOFTBALL With the warm breezes of April and May comes the softball season. A great many girls participated in this invicorating sport this spring. Homers, doubles, or triples were all in a day's work for the more experienced players. First Row: Dorothy Federici, Marilyn Spiller, Joan Mazzaferro, Marion Stupak, Lorraine Gagnon, Savina DiPaoli, Dorothy Baer, Francis Turano, Dolores Tata, Theresa Farinelli, Jean Brown, Joyce Munting, Theresa Montiquila, Helen Brown. Second Row: Norma Tisdale, Janet Cataletta, Thelma Blanchard, Sylvia Lolli, Mary Angelini, Patricia McNeil, Louise Dandini, Julia Ashe, Nancy Cutler, Germaine Tocci, Natalie Lattanzio, Carolyn Lynch, Doris White, Betty Barry, Janet Cote. Third Row:- Marjorie Fisher, Jeannette DiPaoli, Grace Gauthier, Patricia Ingalls, Jean McIntyre, Helen Lancey, Rita Lynch, Jacqueline Paquet, Sheila St. Cyr, Vilma Padovano, Marguerite Roberson, Jean Lynch, Esther Piermarini, Yolande Robideau, Lora Marquis, Constance Bovenzi, Madalyn De Carolis, Mongiue Brault, Angelini Pochesi. Fourth Row: Elizabeth Clark, Marcia Lowe, Florence Whitney, Jean Early, Mary Rasmussen, Helen Mason, Jeannette Racine, Frances Funari, Eunice Burpee, Jean Gasbarri, Phyllis Hertel, Christine Hammare, Marjorie Albert, Theresa Radford, Eileen Xeras, Mary Batchelder, Sally Nicholson, Patricia Cronin, Esther Fantozzi, Carolyn Emond. TENNIS Another sport in which many girls showed an interest was tennis. The girls started with afternoon practice way back in September; and in the spring, when the courts were ready for playing at Barrett's Park, the girls took up where they had left off, hoping to become skillful players before next fall. First Row: Jean Lynch, Margerite Roberson, Esther Piermarini, Madalyn De Carolis, Monique Brault, Helen Brown, Marilyn Spiller. Second Row: Janet Cataleta, Lorraine Gagnon, Mary Angelini, Patricia McNeil, Jean Gasbarri, Phyllis Hertel, Carol Lynch, Jean Brown, Joyce Munting, Mary Batchelder, Florence Whitney. Third Row: Louise Dandini, Marion Stupak, Jacqueline Paquet, Patricia Cronin, Sally Nicholson, Julia Ashe, Elizabeth Barry, Janet Cote, Germaine Tocci, Lorraine Hebert. e Back Row: Barbara Gettens, Edith Ali, Marian Sargent, Betsy Aston, Lcla De Amicis, Marion D’Ontro, Joan arrier. VOLLEY BALL Another indoor sport which ranks high with the girls is volleyball. Competition was keen in the inter-class games which took place during the late winter months. Front Row: Theresa Montaguila, Sylvia Lolli, Mary Flanagan, Jeannette Racine, Dorothy Federici, Nancy Cutler, Eunice Burpee, Monique Brault, Peggy Roberson, Jean Lynch, Helen Brown, Doris White, Florence Whitney, Joanne Flannagan. Second Row: Marion Stupak, Savina DiPaoli, Betty Lanciani, Mary Rasmussen, Lorraine Gagnon, Mary Angelini, Patricia McNeil, Jean Gasbarri, Phyllis Hertel, Carol Lynch, Jean Brown, Joyce Munting, Mary Batchelder, Theresa Farinelli, Eva D'Innocenzo, Jeannette DiPaoli. Third Row: Esther Piermarini, Jeanne McIntyre, Jane Tucker, Rita Lynch, Marilyn Spiller, Janet Cataletta, Dorothy Albert, Jean Early, Jacqueline Paquet, Patricia Cronin, Sally Nicholson, Julie Ashe, Janet Cote, Lorraine Cormier, Dolores Tata, Frances Turano, Nancy Piermarini, Lora Marquis, Christine Hammare. Fourth Row: Helen Lancey, Elizabeth Clark, Dorothy Chester, Lucille Castriotta, Joan Smith, Barbara Gettens, Edith Ali, Thelma Blanchard, Marcia McCready, Marcia Lowe, Madalyn DeCarolis, Germaine Tocci, Natalie Latanzio, Yolande Robideau, Lorraine Hebert, Elizabeth Barry, Dorothy Baer, Irene Kidder, Marjorie Lieher. 30 FALSE FERNANDO... The Glee Club presented the operetta ‘False Fernando” at the senior and junior high school assemblies and for the Fitchburg Quota Club at the Hotel Raymond. ‘False Fernando”’ is a story of two love letters which are switched by the messenger, Nina, and Inez, her friend. Each of the receivers of the letters, Isabella and Dolores, immediately believes that her lover is untrue. Trying to clear up the situation, Nina tells the girls that Fer- nando is not the only fish in the sea. This plan failing, she reveals that there are two Fernandos and thus makes both girls happy. The girls who played the leading roles in this production were Barbara Hurley, as Nina; Lois Hanson, as Inez; Joyce Munting, as Dolores; and Nancy Nuttal, as Isabella. In the chorus were Marion Sargent, Marion Foltz, Marcia McCready, Barbara Gettens, Joan Smith, Elaine Mainville, Alva Dewhurst, Jean Murray, Marjory Liehr, and Helen Brown. Marilyn Manktelow was accompanist. Mary Batchelder was in charge of the curtain. 36 INFORMALS .. . FITCHBURG ESCAPADE THE OUDSALT 1 rear Worgesact ; arewell Supper Sizing Pine Sttuahon $ Cu stamory Kest Success 38 39 Introducing the undergrads, Juniors and sophomores, EGADS! UNDERGRADUATES ... My points are not one hundred twenty, A balcony seat I occupy. Those Seniors seem to tease a-plenty. I climb those stairs and sigh. You see, I’m just an undergrad, Just climbing towards my aim. A year or two I'll have to add To achieve a Senior’s Name. °49 50 40 SOPHOMORES .. - THE SOPHOMORES The sophomore class looks back with pleasure at its first year at Leominster. In September the class officers were chosen: President: Bob Mercier Vice-President: Midgie Hannigan Secretary: Pat Mullen Treasurer: Phyllis Hertel They have led the class successfully through its many experiences. The class has made itself known through its accomplishments, and promises to provide leadership in the next two years. The class was well represented in Choral, Glee, and Dramatic Clubs. Because of its co-operation and spirit, it placed second in the Inter-Class Play Contest. The ‘best actress’’ was a sophomore. The class was happy to get rings this year. In unity there is strength. The sophomores hope to make the class strong in its efforts to achieve success as juniors and seniors. 4] JUNIORS... THE JUNIORS The class of ‘49 have accomplished much to ease the difficulties connected with the expenses of their senior year. They obtained class rings and pins during their sophomore year. No previous class had had that distinction. Not only did the class win honors in the football field, but they enjoyed their social events too. They won first prize in the Inter-Class Play Contest. They will never forget their Junior Prom, for it was one of the gayest and most colorful of all social events. The success of the class is largely due to capable leadership. The officers are: President: David Nixon Vice-President: Sylvia Lolli Secretary: William Suessbrick Treasurer: David Underwood 42 CLASS PROPHECY... CLASS PROPHECY Prologue: Happy to be AMERICAN in ‘58, we're having the TIME of our LIFE making our FORTUNE, enjoying LIBERTY on the shores of the ATLANTIC. LOOK! Some of us are PARENTS, are NEW YORKERS, have BETTER HOMES and GARDENS, and as READERS DIGEST the latest NEWSWEEK-ly. We're not SEVENTEEN any more, but still we enjoy SATURDAY EVENING POST graduation get-togethers in our AMERICAN HOMES, COMPANIONS all! If we but knew our occupations ten years hence, This little masterpiece would not be chance. Are we to do what we now plan? Will HARRY SMITH be an Atomic man, Or FARRELL's books in Boston banned? Will “HERM ” and GETTENS pull our molars? Will journalistic work be LOLA's? And will DICK MULLANEY sail the seas, While PERRY plants his beans and peas? Will NANCY CUTLER be a famous nurse? Will JIMMY OLIVER have a heavy purse? Will GOODALE, SARGENT, LANE be teach- er’s soon, While KRUCK and MERRIMAN model on the beaches’ dunes? The “TIMES” best writers are by far Our own PAT JOHNSON and ANN GALLAGHER. Will ‘DOC’ VALERI cure or send the sick to heaven? HARRIS, JONES, McLAUGHLIN, KENNEDY just be twenty-seven? Will 43 Will DUGAN really head two big drug stores, Or LAVIN, BEERS, and RAHER be great sport mentors? Will “MUSHY,” “SKARKY, ”’ PROIETTI, and CAPONI then succeed In getting to ‘'first base’’ in some big league? Will MARY LOU and JACK go on the stage, While MARIE PITRE writes from page to page? Will “ROCKY” get his law degree at New York's bar, And NANCY NUTTALL be an opera star? Will CONNIE CURRAN be a tough state cop, While SYLVIA buys hats for a New York shoppe? Will these folks in their music fields compete: MORNA, FRATICELLI, EGIDIO and PETE? Who will some of our future nurses be— HELEN BROWN, PAT CRONIN, NAN and MICKEY RUTH DURANT, LORRAINE H., BREWER? JOANIE “HUCK” and LOUIE will announce sports, sure, And who will be our F. B. I.'s great men: JIM D'INNOCENZO, FACEY, and ‘“‘BLIMP” REGAN? EL and CONNIE as hostesses on aeroplanes will fly, And we will never pass DICK BURCH- STEAD’s comics by. Will LEE, MARY A., CAMILLA, COTE design clothes? Will CORRINE JOHNSON's store be selling hose? Will the candidates for mayor be just three. “BUD” RICHARDS, BILL LEVINE, and LOU McCARTHY? LU and CLARIE and RUTH and RITA bet Along with JO and SAL and CORRINE COERLETTE That they and “ET,’’ JOANNA and MILLY CRANE, PEARL MUIR and PAT McNEIL will attain Their goals—good secretarial jobs every- where. “MAM's” and ‘‘SULLY’s’’ chances are also fair. Additional secretaries we hope will excel: Are MARJ and BEV and SIS and JEANNINE CAMPBELL, Also QUINLAN and MARY and ESTELLE BESSETTE, Plus JEANETTE BOUTIN. We hope they jobs will get. Will JOAN PAQUETTE acquire a seat in Congress? Will BOB McNALLY head our L. H. S.? BETS ASTON and dear ALVA will go far, Painting modern art and picturing ‘‘Pa.”’ Will TODD, C. HARDY, VINNY, “BUNNY” SHEA, DONALD and EDDIE in business “make hay?” And will our hairdressers be—as onward time goes— DORA, ANG, FRAN, DOT, IRENE LA ROSE, LORA, JEAN SANGSTER, JUNE OLESEN, “FLO, ’ PAULINE ALLAIN, PAULINE AMADIO, and ANNA DE LIBERO? EARLE BROWN, CAL WENTWORTH, and CHARLIE MITCHELL want to be Ma- chinists, draftsmen, or mechanics in industry, While SYL COSSEBOOM, TERRY RADFORD, and BOB ROULEAU hope That they with the Tel. and Tel. will cope. Just who will our future engineer be? GEORGE CORMIER? We hope he success will see. Will FREDDY run the Motor Sales minus ten from a score, While G. TOCCI, INC. furnishes gas galore? Will JULIE ASHE a sports director be, And GIL SCHOALES go on a western spree? Will CATALETA and BLANCHETTE enter forces, While MIKE, SKEHAN, and BURNSIE dig for corpses ? Two bids for contractors are BERGERON’s and D’ONFRO’s. BRUCE BROWN wants to be where timber grows. Will MARGARET ALGIER be a noted buyer, And CHARLIE RICHARDSON an intrepid flyer, While MARY JOAN goes to Afghanistan? Will E. BUNKER and B. CLARK find success? Teaching young folks to find happiness, While GUY and MARCO join a football team ad make some other bobby soxers scream? Will CLEM be manager of Penny’s Chain, While IRENE a technician's post will gain? Will BEV be a movie cosmetologist, While JOAN and GLORINDA their busy men assist; And SAVINA, RITA, JAY “‘receive’’ for work, While HARRY FAY is some one’s office clerk? Will those who left our class to marry be: GILDA, BETTY, NAT, and JEAN EARLY, And other business men in many an industry Ber IER OlLOOGIE,” RICHIE: P..and BUDDY Gb Will these girls in their jobs be up to “par: BUNNY,” LOIS, CHRIS, PAT, and ROSALIE McCUMBER, While YOLANDE, TOWNSEND Find jobs in Hollywood to befriend? Is MARILYN MANKTELOW to be sent MARY, and JOAN As someone's certified accountant, While PERLEY sells his medical supplies And ANNA SUSHCHYK’s songs bring many sighs? DICK MARTIN wants an executive post; BARB WILSON wants a job as clerk the most. Will RED BERGMAN invent a new ski? GEORGETTE BEAULIEU a tennis champ be? Is nursing to be, in a ten-year spell For MARILYN MOORE and M. CAMPBELL? A dairy farmer is G. ST. MARTIN’s hope. JERRY KILCOYNE might be peddling soap. “MURPH” WHEELER wants to take dictation. CARN’s band wants fame throughout the nation. Will VAL RICHARD be another baseball hero; And Game Warden REARDEN the hunter’s foe? Will WILFRED G. have painting on his mind? CONCETTA and PAT RICHARDS no oc- cupation find? Will mechanics be for ROG LEMOINE, And CHARLIE KIMBALL cut beef loins? Just what will ROGER WALKER do? What work's for NORMAN BRENNEN too? What position will our BILL COLES lure? Will mechanics pirate RICHARD MOORE? Will RICHARD SMITH again achieve His goal, and then his mind relieve? Just you, O year of ‘58, Can tell in what we will partake. Will this be just a parody Is it to be... or not to be? CLASS HISTORY Eo lees September, 1945 Dear Betty, I started to school this morning with a shaky feeling in my stomach. After all the stories my friends had told me of the first day for a sophomore, I doubted if I would ever get the chance to write to you again. As you can see from this letter, | survived after all. The day went along fine until dinner time. Then all of us decided to eat outside as the weather was so warm. That was our fatal mistake, for as soon as we set foot out of the door, we were singing ‘‘When You Wore A Tulip,’ and I'll bet my face was as red as one of them. So went my first day back to school. Write and tell me of your experiences. Love, Arlene ibaa acy September, 1945 Dear Betty, We now have our class officers. We elected them the Friday after they had made their campaign speeches. Our President: Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurer: Anne Gallagher Connie Bovenzi Eleanore Mackey Tony Proietti I am sure that you met some of them at TAC on your last visit. Everyone is pleased, anyway, at the results. My Latin book is staring me in the face, so I must sign off ‘til my next letter. Love, Arlene 46 [PON etsy October, 1945 Dear Betty, Now that I've found a spare moment, I've decided to write you about the wonder- ful time I had last night at the Sophomore Party, which was put on for us by the junior class. It was held at high school in the as- sembly hall. Different colored crepe paper streamers were hung over the floor and red lights adorned the doorways. Music was coming to us from all the famous name bands via the phonograph which was set up on the stage. The girls all headed for seats on one side of the hall while the boys were on the other. This didn’t last long, however, and we all had a good time. How did your party come out? Love, Arlene oii: October, 1945 Dear Betty, The Inter-Class Play Contest was held last night at high school; naturally I went. For our play, we chose ‘'High School Daze.”’ It was very good, even if I do say so myself; but, unfortunately, I didn’t happen to be a judge and therefore we didn't win. The junior class was the winner with the play “Are We Dressing?” Seeing those people up on the stage certainly makes one wish one had acting ability. Have you had your play contest yet? Didn't you tell me that you were going to be in it? Ifso, what happened? Love, Arlene | Raed ip pees November, 1945 Dear Betty, I am still hoarse from yelling our cheers at the Thanksgiving game between Leomin- ster and Fitchburg High. What a game! | was on the verge of running out there to carry the ball myself at some of those crucial momenis. Our final score came out Leominster 6— Fitchburg 6. You see, we really must have had a good team if we could tie Fitchburg, our outstanding rival. Let me know how your Turkey Day finals came out. Love, Arlene IM wakyer January, 1946 Dear Betty, Now that we're in a new year, everyone is starting on an improved scale, myself especially. One of my New Year’s resolu- gone was to get better marks on my report card. Today we were given a pat on the back for giving the best assembly program so far. We had a variety show in which a number of the sophomores got up on the stage and really showed their stuff. I feel proud even if I chose to sit in my seat and watch. What's going on in your town? Love, Arlene be dei oer June, 1946 Dear Betty, In two more days we will be out of school for a nice long summer vacation. I hope I don't make any mistakes in writing you this letter as I have no eraser left on my pencil. All we have been doing for the past week is erasing marks from our books. Because the seniors were let out of school today for good, we juniors took over. Now we are singing “If You Knew Susie.’ I can really sing now, because I know that next year I will be in their shoes. Let me know of your plans for this summer. Love, Arlene Gene y tev Leominster High School September, 1946 Dear Mary, Do I feel great. I actually ran up the hill’ to school this morning. I thought our lunch hour would never come, and when it finally did, I got a front row seat on the school grounds where I knew the seniors would make the sophomores sing. I wonder if I ever sounded that bad. Tomorrow, I am going to wear a sign “Junior’’ on my dress so that I won't have to explain to the seniors just who I am. I guess the sophomore class is decreasing if they have to come to us all over again! Did you get Miss Liverlille for your home-room teacher? Love, ‘Junior’ Vice Pres.0 re) Secreto a Vreas: a Leominster High School October, 1946 Dear Mary, In my opinion the junior class surely knows how to pick out the class officers. The only trouble is the list of candidates gets longer and it is very hard to pick out the best The election results are as follows: ones. President: Guy Barassi Vice-President: Joan Paquette Secretary: Lola De Amicis Treasurer: Joan Wheele r I think that it is just wonderful that you “got in’ as treasurer. Now you can take me out in grand style. Love, Joan Aw? Leominster High School November, 1946 Dear Mary, I had a wonderful front seat last night at our Inter-Class Play Contest. This year we came up with a real mystery thriller. The play was named “The Open Door.” Jack Baker was the gruesome character. I guess we must have scared the judges, because they gave us the first prize. I hope your class was as fortunate as ours was. Love, Joan 48 ) “ SOPH wee dD t 4p, Ue ef ARD Leominster High School November, 1946 Dear Mary, Any time you need an able-bodied person to put on a decoration committee, | think that I will be able to fill the bill. | certainly have had enough practice in the past few days. This year’ the juniors sponsored the ‘‘Sophomore Party.” We strung crepe paper and ribbons from one balcony to the other and had everything in sight brightly decorated. For music, we had records which were lent to us for the evening. How did the cake that you made for your party come out? Love, Joan Leominster High School September, 1947 Dear Dick, We have started our last year at Leomin- ster Senior High. It did not seem possible that the summer could pass so quickly, but here we are back at the brain works on the hill. Our first big objective was to elect our class officers. Robert Rockwell was elected president; Joan Paquette, vice-president for the second time; Mary Lou Cohen, secretary; and Joan Wheeler, treasurer for the second time. It looks as if we have picked some very good officers to guide our class through our last year. Yours, Joe Leominster High School October, 1947 Dear Dick, We have just finished giving our last five-minute speech. This speech did not seem so hard to prepare and deliver as the one in our sophomore year. I guess we have become hardened to the task of speaking before a group. Our next big objective will be senior essays. Already some of the boys and girls are at the Library, getting reference books. This is considered one of the most important scholastic undertakings of the senior year. As ever, Joe a Leominster High School November, 1947 Dear Dick, The Inter-Class Play Contest was a big event. Although our class did not win, we were right in there pitching with our play, “Women in Council.” It had a fine cast of players, who gave their all tomakeita suc- cess. A member of our class, Marilyn Moore, walked off with first prize in the Better Speech Contest. I guess that proves who are the best speakers. Regards, Joe 49 f Oo by AND Leominster High School November, 1947 Dear Dick, Our team played their annual rival, Fitchburg, Thanksgiving Day. It was a hard fought contest, but we came out on the short end of a 13-0 score. The team just won't seem the same next year without Marco and Guy. But, now that the football season is ended, we can look forward to the Senior Prom. This is one of the outside activities which the class really enjoys. My best to you, Joe os ake a he tf AND Leominster High School June, 1948 Dear Dick Well! Already it is June, and we are about to pass through the doors of L.H.S. for the last time. This year seems to have gone by all too quickly, but I guess all good things must come to an end. I don’t think anyone can say that he really hasn't enjoyed his schooling, especially these last three years. Now it is time to say ‘‘Goodby’’ to our friends and teachers. When we have our reunion a few years from now, we will talk over the good times which we had on “the hill.” Ever yours, Joe SENIOR PLAY... Forty-fifth Senior Production of the LEOMINSTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL THE CAST IN THE ORDER OF APPEARANCE The Prologue, written by Patricia Cronin, is spoken before the curtain by her and by Esther and Glorinda Fantozzi in the guise of Heralds: Mordresou, doorkeeper at the Hotel de Bourgogne Paul Beers Herman Hasenstein Anthony Proietti Janet Cote . Betsy Aston Monique Brault Angelina DiMassa Vincent Salvatore Perley Rines Cuigy, a nobleman Brissaille, a nobleman The Flower Girl The Sweetmeat Vendor The Orange Girl . : ; “ The Wine Vendor Fripon, the pickpocket Bellerose, of the Cadets of Gascony . Jodelet, of the Cadets of Gascony William Coles Francon, of the Cadets of Gascony | George Cormier Lafontaine, of the Cadets of Gascony Louis McCarthy SO D’Assoucy, of the Cadets of Gascony William Bergman Richard Mullaney Mademoiselle Urimedonte, a precieuse Anna DiLibero Nancy Ferguson Mademoiselle Cassandrace, a precieuse , : 2 ; ; ; Barbara Kruck Mademoiselle Alcandre, a precieuse Mary Angelini Mademoiselle Lysimon, a precieuse Rita Perla Mademoiselle Dentelle, a precieuse Joan Townsend Madame Aubry, of the Court Esther Piermarini Duchesse De Chavigny, of the Court Jean Early Madame Bois Dauphin, of the Court Eileen Sullivan Comtesse Barthenoide, of the Court Dora Consalvo Madame De Guemenee, of the Court : : : Constance Bovenzi Baron Christian De Neuvillette Robert Rockwell Ragueneau, pastry-cook and amateur poet of Paris Marco Landon Robert Farrell Comte De Guiche, wealthy suitor of Roxane Jerome Brotheim Ligniere, a nobleman Mademoiselle Felixe, a predieuse Le Bret, Cyrano’s friend Magdeleine Robin (Roxane) Joan King, Eleanore Mackey Joan Wheeler Robert Dugan The Duenna, attending Roxanne His Eminence Cardinal Richelieu . Petit, the Cardinal's page Corinne Collette Marie Pitre Patricia McNei, . Bernice Skinner Robert McNally May Milton John Valeri La Gloire Des Muses, leading actress of Paris Madalyn DeCarolis Jack Baker Mince, the Cardinal's page Cochet, the Cardinal's page Caillou, the Cardinal's page Harlequin, director of the troupe Columbine, soubrette of the troupe Montfleury, leading actor of Paris Cyrano De Bergerac De Valvert, champion swordsman of Paris Francis Burns Spatule, assistant pastry-cook to Ragueneau Leo Hannigan Croutelette, assistant pastry-cook to Ragueneau Betty Condon Groseille, assistant pastry-cook to Ragueneau Marilyn Moore Sally Nicholson Cornelius Curran Lise, the wife of Ragueneau Distique, a poet Joan Brewer Anthony Stelluto Scander, a poetess Rondeau, a poet Musette, a poetess , Dorothy Federic, Carbon De Castel-Jaloux, leader of the Cadets Robert Regan Bernard Shea Mother Margaret, Sister Superior Leonora DelGiudice Sister Claire . Sister Marthe Sister Cecile Father Athanasius, of the Capuchins Joan Paquette Mary Lou Cohen Nancy Nuttall Betty Clark Helen Lane Mildred Crane Patricia Ingalls Sister Therese Sister Amelie Sister Mathilde Sister Angelique . Sister Ursule Sister Wilhelmine Sister Regine Sister Claudine June Olesen Jean Sangster . Jeannette Boutin Pearl Muir Sister Eugenie Marion Sargent At the Thursday evening performance Miss King plays Roxane and Miss Mackey plays Madame Bourdon of the Court; at the Friday evening performance Miss Mackey plays Roxanne and Miss King appears as Madame Bourdon. ol THE STAFF Production Manager Frederick Matthews Lola DeAmicis, John F. Joyce Harry Smith Alva Dewhurst Lois Hanson Production Directors Technical Director Art Director . ; Assistant Art Director Music Manager Morna Fogg Egidio Bisceglia, Joseph Fraticelli, Marilyn Manktelow. Assistant Music Managers: Gerald Kilcoyne Robert Gettens Harry Fay Stage Manager Chief Electrician . Assistant Electrician . Sound Effects Managers: Thomas Caponi, James D'Innocenzo. Property Managers: Bruce Brown, Albert D’Onfro, Richard Lavin. Hand Property Managers: Julie Ashe, Mary Batchel- der, Mary Flanagan, Jeannette Racine. Boys’ Wardrobe Manager . Clement Millette Girls’ Wardrobe Helen Brown, Joyce Munting. Managers: Irene Mayo Edward Wilson Makeup Manager Ticket and Business Manager Subscription Managers: Ann Gallagher, Sylvia Gasbarri. Publicity Managers Patricia Johnson, John Todd Assistant Publicity Managers: Lois Merriman, Roberta Shampine. Managers of Student Ticket Sales: Ruth Kaplan. Box Office Treasurer Chief Usher Nancy Cutler, David Raher Emily Bunker Costume and Makeup Staff: Jeanine Campbell, Madeleine Campbell, Lorraine Hebert, Beverly Holmes, Corine Johnson, Maureen Quinlan, Yolande Robideau, Joanna Serafino, Frances Shepard, Eileen Xeras. Stage Staff: Joseph Bangrazi, Norman Brennan, Peter DeCarolis, Charles Hardy, Kenneth Jones, Richard Martin, Charles Mitchell, James Oliver, Russell Perry, Louis Rocca, Richard Skehan, Calvin Wentworth. Ushers: Marjorie Albert, Margaret Algier, Pauline Allain, Pauline Amadio, Savina Bracani, Estelle Bessette, Sylvia Cosseboom, Ruth Durant, Rita Gentile, Christine Hammare, Irene LaRose, Natalie Lattanzio, Flora Marini, Lora Marquis, Gilda Marrama, Rosalie McCumber, Theresa Radford, Camilla Richard, Claire St. Cyr, Lucille St. Cyr, Germaine Tocci, Barbara Wilson, Beverly Worrall. Some of Qur Students sc: ( ‘ Yi ‘ JA Sy: ) Bobs Dugan 43 Connie Curfan ‘43 PS te ie a Piptssia nl agp h 1; sua i Pz LE i EIEN pate te AS es 4 Gam ( “we Paulin 50 ; Ssh Jv vi a e ) = « ) x he — - Zz kK CC 4. (2) at ( Seeley 49 Lorraine Lyons ais'50 52 Seudents ... BS | b=) Os eee y Mary Flanagan 48 . ‘Dick ihe Y8 iS c- K= A a — ae “fA € ; we — eS Loute eet. carts 48 53 Some of Our Students coc = ) Sob G etlens (aaa Ke Gg 1 en AE aD) x Farguson 48 @ Barbara Hurley’ 50 54 The next few pages will display The Senior Class—HIP HIP |HURRAY! SENIORS . . . This graduating class is a class that L. H. S. will long remember. The success of this class has been largely due to the splendid cooperation given by its class officers. Its able president, ‘‘Rocky’’ Rockwell, has every qualification that a president should have. All we can say is, ‘Well done, Bob!’ Joan Paquette has had the unique honor of being elected vice-president of her class in both junior and senior years. Her re-election in itself proved that she had done a wonderful job in making this class successful. Its secretary, Mary Lou Cohen, is as witty as an owl. Her humor has helped make plan- ning the class events a real treat. The reason the seniors have so much money in the treasury is that its treasurer, Joan Wheeler, has managed the financial affairs, and she, too proved her popularity by being twice elected treasurer of this class. Before long many of the Seniors will enter college; others will go out into the business world; still others will choose matrimony. For the sake of their future, they have spent twelve years of their lives in the school system. Wherever they go, we know they will be successful and will prove to be worthy citizens of our country. eis) MARJORIE ALBERT Commercial Course Margie . . . Cool green eyes and soft brown hair .. . Nice personality ... A friend to all... Coach Broderick’s secretary . . . Smooth dancer . .. Honor roll student . . . Stamp officer . . . Likes baseball, football, basketball . . . Future secretary. MARGARET E. ALGIER College Course Margaret . . . Happy-go-lucky . . . Big brown eyes and brown hair. . . Oh, so quiet . . . Loves her math ... Loyal andtrue friend . . . Smart little cookie ... Flare for art... Enjoys a good joke . . . Camera fiend . . . Favors poetry by Robert Browning . Efficient in everything she undertakes . . . Leominster Hospital . . . Field of nursing.. PAULINE ALLAIN Commercial Course Polly or ‘‘Poopsie’’ . . . Light brown hair with sparkling blue eyes . . . Personality plus . . . Cute clothes . . . Never a dull moment... ‘'Let's get a coke.”’ . . . Football and baseball fan . . . Loves to play the piano . . . Favorite pastimes, swimming, dancing, and ice-skating . . . Request for ‘Near You” or ‘“Temptation’’ . . . New England School of Beauty ... Hairdresser. 56 ARTHUR W. ALLEN College Course Art... Blonde hair... Blue eyes... . Favorite sport, football . . . Favorite band, Johnny Mercier . . . Member of Dramatic Club... Likes hunting and fishing . . . Spends leisure time at St. Jean's Club... Your honor Mr. Mayor. . . Future plans, pharmacist. PAULINE AMADIO Commercial Course “Ammi’’ ... Brunette with teasing brown eyes .. . Pleasing personality .. . Requests ‘‘] wish I didn't love you so’’. . . Neat dancer . . . Smooth dresser .. . Always carefree ... ‘California, here I come” . . . Loves all kinds of sports . . . Pastime, swimming .. . Hairdresser . . . Ollis School of Beauty. MARY ANGELINI Commercial Course Mary . .. Brown eyes and gay smile. . . Crazy about music... A request for ‘‘Stardust’’ and ‘Body and Soul’. .. Smooth dresser and dancer. . . Can always be seen at T. A. C. and Whalom .. . Favorite sport, baseball . . . Enjoys reading good books. . “There’s a little bit of everything in Texas’’ Field of Business . . . Will enter Becker’s Business School. ol JULIA ASHE Commercial Course Julie . . . Red hair and smiling brown eyes . Good sense of humor . . . Everyone's friend. . . Class team heroine .. . A request for “The Man I Vice-president of Room 1... T. A. C.’'s treasurer for two years . . . Radio and dramatic club member . . . Swimming instructor . . . Aquatic School. BETSY LOUISE ASTON College Course ‘Bets’ . . . Twinkling blue eyes . . . Big smile for everyone . . . Sweet personality . . . Full of ras- cality . . . Lover of music . . . Smooth dancer . .: Swift halfback in soccer . . . Active member of Magnet Editorial staff... First honor roll . . . Future wrapped up in art .. . Vesper George School of Art . . . Field of fashion illustration. JOHN A. BAKER College Course Jack .. . 6’ 3” of fun and personality . . . Presi- dent, L. H. S. Dramatic Club... Best Actor ‘46, , , “The Beetles’’ . . . Future Humphrey Bogart. . President, L. H. S. Honor Society . . . Believes in fair play .. . Likes basketball, swimming, canoeing . . . Honor Roll . . . Speech maker of first degree . . . Prominent in school spirit .. . Wilderness canoe trip . . . Just loves school . . . Who is the attraction in room 9? .. . Future member, class of ‘52, Syracuse University . . . Field of dramatics . . . Success due to willingness to work. 58 DIWILLIO JOSEPH BANGRAZI Commercial Course “Diddy’’ . . . Black hair . . . Brown eyes Swimming, his meat . . . Enjoys dancing and ice- skating . . . Honorable member of 4-F club . Favorite song—‘For Sentimental Reasons” .. . Favorite orchestra ‘‘Vaughn Monroe’ . . . What's playing down at the Met, Diddy??? ... Well liked by all... Has ‘‘The Personality’ . . . Hopes to enter U.S. Navy... Field of Business. GUIDO BARASSI Commercial Course Guy... Brown eyes... Black hair... 5’ 10” .. . Football, his meat... Likes track, hunting and fishing .. . President of T. A. C.... Likes to dance ... Sings well .. . Idol of all kinds .. . Wanted by oils coaches .. . Plans for college . . . Likes Parle tS, MARY JOAN BATCHELDER College Course Mary... Short in stature... High in standards .. . Always on the honor roll .. . Appreciates music . Plays piano duets . . . Enthusiastic athlete . Likes soccer best... On every team... Our foreign traveler . . . City Cleaner’s staff member . . . Future in social consul work ... See you in England. . 39 GEORGETTE BEAULIEU Commercial Course Georgie ... Blondie... . Blue eyes... A smile for all . . . Quiet but lovable ways ... Tennis, her favorite sport .. . Cornel Wilde, her actor . . . Super in secretarial work . . . Future office girl. PAUL B. BEERS College Course “Buddy” ... Brown eyes and curly hair.. . Life of the party . . . Always has a joke handy... Basketball, his meat . . . Manages L. H. S. Baseball Team ... Enjoys scooping ice cream at Clover Hill . . . Can often be found in the vicinity of Sixth Street... Home Room officer . . . Springfield College .. . Athletic Coach. ROGER R. BERGERON General Course “Barge’’ ... Blue eyes and brown hair... A smile for everyone .. . Likes all sports...A request for ‘I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now” ... ot. Jean's Club... A good dancer. . . Enjoys the thrill of a good college football game . . . Worces- ter Trade School... A future electrician. WILLIAM L. BERGMAN Commercial Course Red . . . The fellow with the red thatched roof ...A real outdoor man ... Enjoys the thrills of North Conway... Officer of De Molay ... T. A. C. Execu- tive Board ... A smile for all . . . Automobiles, his hobby . . . Loads of luck to him in his chosen career as a barber! ESTELLE BESSETTE Commercial Course “Ess'’ ... Tall... Blonde... Blue eyes... A smile for all . . . Nice personality . . . Oh, those bangs! ...A movie goer... A request for Vaughn Monroe's ‘Dance Ballerina’ . . . Likes sports Intends to become a bookkeeper. EGIDIO JOHN BISCEGLIA College Course Egidio . . . The Costello type .. . Always smiling . . . Not a worry in the world . . . Music, his meat . . . Likes to listen to Tex Beneke .. . Plays a hot trumpet . . . Football, his favorite sport . . . Member of L. H. S. Football Team . . . Homeroom treasurer ... [hose oral compositions . . . College. 61 HARRY J. BLANCHETTE Commercial Course Harry ... Small but mighty .. . Hunting and fishing, his meat . . . Likes Western and detective stories .. . Okay with the high school girls . . . Honor roll. . . Likes basketball, football, and hockey... . Also likes the thrills of the Westboro auto race track ... Plans to become a florist. JEANNETTE PRISCILLA BOUTIN Commercial Course Jeanie . . . Light brown hair .. . Blue eyes . Wonderful disposition! . . . Music, her meat .. . Enjoys dancing, all outdoor sports . . . Collecting snapshots and records, her hobby . . . Honor roll student . . . National Honor Society . . . St. Jean's Degree Team. . . Becker's Junior College .. . Field of Business. CONSTANCE VIRGINIA BOVENZI College Course Connie . ... A sparkling smile for everyone ... Our cheer leader . . . Vice-president of Sopho- more Class... Press club... T. A.C. Executive Board . . . Loves dancing, especially jitterbugging ... A request for ‘Night and Day”... ‘Semper Fidelis’ . . . Future airline hostess . . . Possibly Colby Junior College. 62 SAVINA ANN BRACANI Commercial Course “Savvy ... A combination of brown hair and sparkling blue eyes... A smile for all . . . Sharp dresser . . . Enjoys popular music . . . Listening to records, a favorite pastime .. . Loves to dance... Magnet Business Staff. . . Becker’s Junior College ... A future receptionist. R. MONIQUE BRAULT College Course “Mickey” .. . Friendly personality . . . Love of fun . . . Remember the three little juniors? ...A request for ‘‘Elmer’s Tune’... Dramatic club... Interclass Play Contest . . . Sports, her pastime... . Leominster Ski Club . . . Always seen at T. A. C. . . . State Normal School. . . Nursing Career. NORMAN BRENNAN Commercial Course Norm... Blond hair and hazel eyes . . . Personal- ity plus... Neat dresser ... Likes to travel... Hobbies, hunting and fishing . . . Vice-President of Choral Club . .. Favorite pastime, dancing . . . Future businessman . . . Bentley School of Account- ing and Finance . . . Accountant. 63 JOAN ALICE BREWER College Course “Joey’’ . . . Petite and sweet . . . Remember the three little juniors? . . . All-round pal . . . Loads of fun . . . Those games at Clinton . . . Sammy Kaye’s Sunday Serenade . . . Member of L. H. S. Dramatic Club ...T. A. C. Executive Board . . . Trying to gain: 17. lbs. and 1:in. . + “A tuture nurse (y 2On her way to Massachusetts General Hospital. JEROME H. BROTHEIM Commercial Course Jerry ... Red hair and blue eyes... . Always in Fitchburg . . . Great comedian . . . A King Cole Trio fan... Plays tennis and golf... Terrific dancer . . . Business-minded . . . Hobby, his own workshop . . . Plastic enthusiast . . . His wish, to open a factory of his own... Teachers’ college... I. A. course. BRUCE ALLEN BROWN General Course ‘Brownie’ . . . Hazel eyes and dimples . Generous smile . . . Outdoor life, his meat... . Probable Frank Buck . . . Request to see a World Series Game . . . Good dancer. . . Plays basketball and baseball . . . Stockbridge Agricultural School . . . Field of Forestry. EARL G. BROWN College Course “Brownie’ . . . Brown eyes and brown hair Py. A Sterling lad... L. H.S. Flying Club. . . Student pilot... Auto race fan. ... Hot rod car. . . Grease- monkey . . . Plays the saxophone . . . Murders the violin . . . Ex-football player . . . What's her name? . . . Future greasemonkey of the air . . . Spartan School of Aeronautics. HELEN R. BROWN College Course “Gabby” ... The girl with the hazel eyes... Tall... Slender... Our soccer star... . Field hockey and other sports .. . Likes the movies . . . Sings in in the glee club . . . Member of student cabinet .. . Active in French club .. . Honor roll student . . . Five year course in nursing at Fitchburg State Teachers College. EMILY ALICE BUNKER Commercial Course Em... Blue eyes and a cute smile. . . Friend to all . . . Honorary Junior Member of Fortnightly Club .. . Prize winner of 1946 Speech Contest .. . Honor roll student .. . Speech Club. . . Radio Club... Lover of poetry and music... State Teachers College .. . Will make a wonderful teacher with her patient ways and pleasant personality. 65 FRANCIS D. BURNS Commercial Course “Molle” ... ‘Burnsie’’ . . . Chairman of Room One . .. Head cheerleader . . . Dramatic Club member . . . Stage manager of Interclass Play Contest . . . Ice hockey and tumbling, his meat . . . Remember those three juniors??? . . . Danny Kaye's No. 1 fan... Likes music... Vaughn Monroe's tops ... A future marine and Mr. America .. . Sporty laugh’... Track star. -. B: GC. ‘s'starsodasjerks JEANNINE DOROTHY CAMPBELL Commercial Course Jeannie . . . Big brown eyes and a quick smile . . oparkling personality . . . Everyone's friend ... Neat dresser . . . Sewing, her hobby . . . Office assistant . . . Shorthand, her meat. . . A request for Stardust’... Give her baseball any day . . . Future bookkeeper for Newton's Dairy. MADELINE L. CAMPBELL College Course Pat... A captivating person . . . Radiant per- sonality . . . Friendly manner . . . Clothes galore . . � Oh, that orchid sweater! ... Beautiful brown hair and eyes to match . . . Favorite sport, swimming at Whalom .. . In heaven while dancing. . . Reading, her hobby . . . Future career, nursing. 66 THOMAS J. CAPONI College Course Tom .. . Everybody's friend . . . Personality plus ... Likes dancing . . . Big smile for everyone ... Bowling, his meat . . . Baseball, his favorite sport ... otar pitcher of L. H. 5. and St. Anne's in City League . . . Probable Bob Feller . . . Frequently on the honor roll. . . Efficient homeroom executive .. . College after graduation. ANTHONY F. CATALETA Commercial Course “Cat'’... Tall, dark, and handsome .. . Every- body's pal . . . Never a dull moment. . . Mischief, his middle name . . . Enthusiastic about all sports .. . Enjoys hunting and fishing . . . Puts in his time at Foster Grant's . . . Collects mystery books and spooky stories . . . Non-believer in homework .. . A buddy of Mr. Rogers at one-thirty . . . Plans to enlist in the Navy Air Corps. ELIZABETH J. CLARK College Course Betty ... Tall and dark . . . Vacations in Maine . . . Future years to be spent in North Adams State Teachers’ College ... Algebra II fiend ... ‘How much do you know about light-houses?’’ . . . Be- longs to Radio club... Honor roll student . Hobby, collecting post cards . . . Favorite song, “I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now.” 67 MARY LOUISE COHEN College Course “Mary Lou”... The wit of the senior class... A poet, nothing like her the world around... Mischief in those eyes . . . Swell personality .. . smiles unlimited . . . Secretary of the senior class ... Dramatic club... What an actress? .� .. . Plans to study sociology . . . Bates College. WILLIAM COLES Commercial Course Bill . . . The fellow with blue eyes and a smile for all... A real outdoor man... Enjoys the thrills of basketball, hockey, and football . . . Likes sharp clothes ... Tardy clerk . . ..Oh, those red shoes... . Who's the girl at St. Bernards? . . . Loads of luck to him in his future career as an X-ray technician! CORINNE MARIE COLLETTE Commercial Course Corinne .. . That cute kid with the mischievous gleam in her eye... ‘But 1 hardly know you!” ... What's the attraction on the football team? .. . Records and dancing, her specialty ... ‘Please play. Body “anc Sots an Business Manager Magnet Business Staff. . . Member of the National Honor Society .. . Spanish play . . . Field hockey and bowling team... Plans to attend college .. . Future secretary. 68 ELIZABETH ANNE CONDON Commercial Course Bette . . . Sparkling blue eyes . . . Debby ap- pearance ... Pretty hair . . . Always smiling... Sweet personality plus... Pastime, dancing .. . Frequently seen at T. A. C.... Be “Corky,” Bette. Reguest for ‘‘Stardust’’ . . . ‘No more nickels for you, girls’’ . . . Honor roll . . . Active member of radio and dramatic clubs . . . Spring Show .. . Interclass play prompter ... Prom Committee . . . Future student of Forsythe College . . Dental Hygenist. DORA JEMMA CONSALVO Commercial Course Dora .. . Nifty personality . . . Smooth dresser ... Always asmile... Ardent record fan... ‘That's My Desire’ . . . Monroe, tops . . . Enjoys bowling, dancing, and watching football games . . . Treasurer of dramatic club . . . Member of Magnet Business Staff . . . Secretary of National Honor Society .. . Future hair stylist. JACK CONTAXES College Course Jack .. . Curly black hair . . . Loves’to attend all types of sports . . . Simply crazy about dancing, especially jitterbugging . . . Loves opposite sex . . . Opposite sex likes him . . . His weakness, girls wearing glasses . . . Destination next fall, Syracuse University . . . Ultimate aim in life, a position in South America. 69 GEORGE CORMIER College Course George, the ‘Genius’ . . . Brown eyes and hair ... Neat dresser... A friend of many, enemy of none .. . Football player last two years . . . Enjoys skiing .. . Flying enthusiast... L. H. S. French Club member . . . Hopes to attend the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. ANTHONY FELIX CORNACCHIA Commercial Course “Carn”... Curly blond hair . . . Enjoys swim- ming and dancing . . . Excellent basketball player . . . Jazz compositions, his hobby . . . Stan Kenton, his favorite band leader .. . A future Frankie Carle ... Field of music . . . Boston Conservatory of Music. SYLVIA JEAN COSSEBCOM Commercial Course “Syl” . . . Wonderful personality . . . Friendly with everyone ... That cute pug nose. . . Enjoys dancing, swimming, bowling, and listening to records... ‘‘Give Me Something To Remember You By” . . . What's the attraction on Lancaster Street? . Assistant Business Manager of Magnet Staff .. . Number, please? . . . Telephone operator. 10 JANET IDA COTE College Course at latie = Sweetest personality this side of Heaven ... Has naturally curly hair and dimples ... Well liked by all... Artistic hands . . . Sports around in a new Packard .. . Enjoys swimming in summer and skiing in winter . . . You say he’s from Fitchburg? . . . Vesper George School of Art . Famous artist. MILDRED CRANE Commercial Course Milly . . . The milkman’s daughter . . . Petite . . . Green-eyed blonde... A whizin English... Magnet Business Staff... Hockey Club. . . Soccer ... softball .. . Basketball . . . May someday be an executive secretary. PATRICIA MAE CRONIN College Course Pat .. . Pretty copper hair and sparkling brown eyes ...A smile for all... All-round student... A request for ‘‘Danny Boy”. . . Whose gold football? A valuable member of dramatic and radio clubs ...French club... Honor roll... ‘I'll try to get the car’’ . . . Remember those “‘hen parties’? . . . Col- legiate . . . Simmons College .. . Nursing as a career. as CORNELIUS J. CURRAN College Course “Connie or: C.J ® ) ekeeyourcpicker ses Friend of all . . . Contagious grin... Tall. . . Light Complexion . . . Plastic bubble genius . . . Tops ‘em all... ‘‘Has anybody got a comb?” .. . Enjoys the thrills of Cliff's Cliff... Ski club member . . . An ideal student . . . His jokes, really green . . . Oh, that kid ... Future still a blur... Probably State Police. NANCY JANE CUTLER College Course “Cut”... Brown hair, blue eyes . . . One of the “Sterlingites’’ . . . Wonderful friend . . . Ability to get along with everyone .. . Skilled in art... All- round athlete . . . Especially fond of softball... . Coin collecting, her hobby . . . Honor roll student . . . Honorary member of Fortnightly Club... Worcester City Hospital . . . Nursing. LOLA DE AMCIS College Course “Lo... Blue eyes and naturally curly hair... Noted for efficiency and neatness . . . Editor of press club... Vice-President of French club. . . First honor roll... “Don’t bring Lulu” . . . Student Director of Senior Play . . . Alternating President, National Honor Society . . . Radio club. . . Loves tennis and soccer ... Italian Prize Winner... Junior class sec- retary ... President of Room 2. . . Junior member of Fortnightly Club . . . Plans to attend college. 12 MADALYN DE CAROLIS Commercial Course “Mam” . . . Brown alert eyes . . . Brown hair .. . Radiant personality ... Smile for everyone... A request for ‘‘Heartaches’’ . . . Oh, those red shoes . . . Smooth dancer . . . Great athlete Advertising manager of Magnet . . . Home Room officer... Radio club... Dramatic club... Interclass Play Contest . . . Junior and Senior Prom com- mittee . . . College, here I come! PETER DE CAROLIS Commercial Course “Swampy” ... Happy-go-lucky ... A pleasing smile for all . . . Goes for all sports . . . Good dancer and sharp dresser .. . Always a request for ‘‘Star- dust’ or “Lili Marlene’ . . . Favorite pastime, de- bating about sports . . . Best hangout, in front of the B. C. . . . Loyal Red Sox and Ted Williams fan . . . Field of business. LEONORA MARIE DEL GUIDICE College Course “Lee” ...A-smile for all . . . Likes music, clas- sical and popular... Drawing . . . Two-some-Nat and Lee .. . Frequently seen in Fitchburg . . . Dra- matic club member . . . Efficient Magnet Staff executive . . . Radio club and National Honor Society ... Wants to become a teacher. . . Fitchburg State Teachers Co llege. 13 ANNA M. DELIBERO Commercial Course “Dibby’’ . . . Oh, those dimples and big, brown eyes ... Sporty dresser... Smooth dancer... reliable friend... Nice to know . . . I like that sharp feather cut! .. . Favorite song, ‘‘Sentimental Journey”’ or “Irish Eyes Are Smiling’ . . . Likes sports... Favorite pastime, bowling . . . Member of National Honor Society . . . Member of Magnet Business Staff. . . Future hairdresser. ALVA N. DEWHURST College Course Alva... Blue eyes and brown hair. . . Cheery smile ... Sunny disposition . . . Beaming personality .. . Likes art, classical music, good books . . . Honor student . . . Librarian of glee club . . . Secretary of press club... Member of French and dramatic clubs . . . Well known throughout the school .. . An art school . . . artist. JAMES LOUIS D’INNOCENZO Commercial Course “Choo-Choo”’ . . . Brown hair, brown eyes... Happy-go-lucky . . . Smooth dancer . . . Leominster High's left halfback . . . Georgia University’s looking him over for football . . . Plays baseball, football, and basketball for the high school . . . Catcher for Saint Anne's city league team . . . Greatest ambition, to be a big league baseball player. 74 ALBERT N. D’ONFRO Commercial Course Al... Brown hair andeyes... Tall... The silent type... Friend to all... A smile for everyone... Good dancer and dresser... ‘“Stardust’’... Hunting, his favorite pastime . . . Football and baseball en- thusiast ... A man of the outdoors... Plans a business career. ANGELINA DI MASSA Commercial Course Angie . . . Nice things come in small packages . . . Friendly, sincere, amiable . . . Can she sing! . . . May become a singer . . . Magnet Business Staff... Likes to dance . . . Ambition in life, to grow tall . . . Hairdresser or typist. ROBERT J. DUGAN College Course Bob... Blue eyes... Smile for all. . . Jokes by the millions . . . Leominster Ski Club member... Ardent fan of snowy slopes . . . Girls, he likes! ... Honor roll? Why, sure... Key man at Boston Confectionery . . . Who’s the lucky girl at St. Ber- nard’s? ... Holy Cross .. . Pre-medical field. 1S RUTH EVA DURANT Commercial Course Lucky .. . Twinkling brown eyes . . . Sweet per- sonality . . . Happy-go-lucky . . . Loves to dance, rollerskate, and read . . . Music, her specialty .. . Member of orchestra and band . . . Likes to answer questions in history? . . . Plans to become a nurse ... Will make a wonderful nurse with her friendly and cheerful ways. JEAN E, EARLY Commercial Course Jeannie . . . Naturally blonde with flashing green eyes . . . Happy-go-lucky . . . Outstanding personality . . . First love, fun . . . Ability to get along with anyone... Quiet (?) ... Always in a hurry .. . Active follower of Fighting XI... Recognized by her smile . . . Goes steady with ‘‘U-know-who”’ ... Future undecided. JAMES FACEY College Course Jim . . . Popular among his classmates . . . Football and bowling, his favorite sports . . . Likes good music... Jazz, Spike Jones .. . Motorcycling and cars, his favorite hobbies . . . ‘Where did you get your license?”’ . . . How’s South Fitchburg, Jim? ... Oh, how I hate to get up in the morning,” his theme song... . Future mechanic. 16 ESTHER RITA FANTOZZI Commercial Course “Et”... Clear brown eyes... Winning smile .. All the Things You Are” ... Smooth dancer . Neat dresser .. . Hard worker .. . One of twins . . . Press Club Assembly Reporter. . . Magnet Business Staff... Ski club... Radio club... Prom Ticket Committee . . . Bound for business college . Business woman. GLORINDA JANE FANTOZZI College Course “Glor’ ... Nice to know . . . Lively, full of fun, friendly ... “My Buddy” ... A future Florence Nightingale . . . One of TAC and Whalom’s steady supporters . . . Could give lessons to Arthur Murray . Thought to be in two places at once, ‘cause she’s a twin... Press club... Magnet Business Staff . Nursing at Newton Wellesley. ROBERT D. FARRELL College Course Bert . . . Blue eyes and brown curly hair. . A helping hand for all... An expert zoologist... Active in radio club... A superb master of cere- monies... Press club... Dramatic club... French club ... Smooth dancer . . . Skiing enthusiast... . Leominster Ski Club .. . A prominent part in Inter- class Plays . . . Member of Thursday Morning Sing Committee . . . Some Northeastern college . Journalism. ad C. HARRY FAY Commercial Course Harry... Asmile for all... Hails from Sarasota, Florida . . . Favorite song, ‘‘Deep in the Heart of Texas’... Likes jazz, popular and classical music . . . Likes the thrills of football and basketball .. . Hunting and fishing, his meat . . . Detective stories .. . Plans for a business school. MICHAEL FERACO Commercial Course Mike... ‘‘Chicken’’ .. . Brown ey es and straight hair... Built like Charles Atlas . . . Football, favorite sport... Enjoys dancing . . . Strong guard on foot- ball team . . . One time boxing champ . . . Much personality ... Likes to study . . . Hopes to be a priest ... Has a great future... Never a worry... Always smiling . . . Good kid. DOROTHY M. FEDERICI Commercial Course Dottie . . . Tall country girl from Sterling... Loves dancing . . . Favorite song, Two Loves Have I’... Soccer... Basketball... Softball .. . Dramatic club . . . Potential hair stylist . . . Elizabeth Olis Academy for Hairdressing . . . Beauty Shop ‘For Men Only.” 78 NANCY LOIS FERGUSON College Course Nan... Tall, blue eyed, and lovely to look at .. . An ardent football far .. . Loves dancing... Prefers skirts and sweaters . . . A whiz in business essentials . . . Plans to enter the field of nursing ... Will be a favorite nurse. MARY E. FLANNAGAN Commercial Course Birstlove. = Clinton” . 2). Trish smile: . 2) ocript writing . . . Potential radio executive . . . Radio club ... Drama club... Interclass Plays... Vice-President, Teen Age Canteen... Soccer... Basketball... Field hockey .. . Emerson College . . . Radio career. MORNA MAE FOGG College Course Morna . . . Quiet, yet charming personality... Very graceful manner . . . Sparkling blue eyes complimented by a delicate complexion .. . Out- standing in the musical field . . . Faithful member of both orchestra and band . . . Extremely talented violin player . . . Enjoys dancing and attending musicals . . . Likes outdoor sports, especially tennis . . . Becker's Junior College .. . Ambition, to become a member of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra. 79 JOSEPH FRATICELLI Commercial Course Joey .. . Known by his beard . . . Loves blondes ... No! all girls .. . Has a swell personality and is full of fun... Plays a fine trumpet . . . Has been in the class assemblies . . . Favorite band leader, Randy Brooks . . . Will enter Bentley School of Accounting next year. J. EDWARD FUSCO Commercial Course Jeff . . . Sensitive, flexible personality .. ., Depth of understanding . . . Pours his feelings masterfully into his guitar . . . Has shown this talent in musical assemblies . . . Prefers his trio to a large band because of greater freedom of expression . . . Puts wires on his guitar and radios in boxes . Looks forward to being a sound recording engineer. WILFRED GAILLARDET Commercial Course Will... Black wavy hair... Brown eyes... A radiant personality ... See you at T. A.C.... Choral club... Sketching... Glee club. . . Photog- raphy ... Basketball manager . . . Football... Massachusetts School of Art . . . Promising future in field of commercial art. 80 FRANCES ANN GALLAGHER College Course Ann ... Those laughing brown eyes... Can she roller skate . . . Oh, those cute remarks! . . Sophomore class president . . . Treasurer of French club ... Active reporter for L. H. S.... Press Club . . . senior member of National Honor Society... . Junior member of Fortnightly Club . . . Vice-Presi- dent of Room 8... . TAC Executive Board... An asset to WEIM Radio Club . . . Foreign correspondent . . . . University of Pennsylvania. SYLVIA LORETTA GASBARRI College Course “Syl . . . Oh, those dark curly tresses . . Always saying ‘‘m-m-m” ... A whiz on the dance floor . . . Vice-President of the L. H. S. Dramatic Club ... Secretary of the French club... Senior member of the National Honor Society . . . Junior member of the Fortnightly Club . . . Feature writer for the L. H. S. Press Club... A valued member of the W. E. I. M. Radio Club . . . Member of the Sing Committee . . . President of Room 8 when a junior ... simmons College. RITA MAY GENTILE College Course “Ree”... Shiny black hair... Always smiling . . . Smooth personality ... Loves a good time... A request for “I Wish I Didn't Love You So”... Favorite pastime, dancing . . . Collects Vaughn Monroe records . . . Ardent baseball and football fan... Efficient homeroom officer . . . Honor roll student . . . Fitchburg State Teachers College. 81 ROBERT F. GETTENS College Course Bob .. . King of the World of Photography... Very pleasant ... . Attractive eyes and wavy hair .. . Magnet Editorial Staff... French club...A student and great lover of classical music . . . Prom committees .. . Skiis in winter .. . Swims in summer ... Sports around in that snazzy car. . . Nice dancer .. . Honor roll, too . . . Villanova next September . . . Commercial Photography. PAUL ALAN GOODALE College Course ‘Professor’’ to some .. . Paul to others... . Dark’ hair and dark eyes... Quiet. . . Easy to get along with . . . Likes a good game of chess . . . Honor roll student . . . Co-Editor, Magnet . . . Member of National Honor Society . . . Works after school in greenhouse . . . Doesn't care for the girls... A future teacher... ‘Clark University, here I come.” DONALD H. GOWDY General Course Don... Brown eyes and brown hair . . . Dimples when smiling . . . Good dancer . . . Likes to know people... Radio amateur... His hobbies... cycling and hunting .. . Appreciates outdoor sports . . . Good swimmer .. . Likes to be in the middle of excitement . . . Member of Fitchburg Radio Club . . . Wants to be a radiotrician. 82 CHRISTINE DORIS HAMMARE Commercial Course � Chris” .. . Blonde hair, brown eyes’. . . Oh, those cute dimples . . . Happy-go-lucky . . . Great lover of all sports . . . Particularly football... It's the Mills Brothers for her . . . A request for ‘The Things We Did Last Summer’ . . . Keeps an eye on the Navy for sentimental reasons . . . Hopes to run a kindergarten in the future. LEON ALBERT HANNIGAN College Course Huck ... Diminutive but mighty ... A second Blanchard . . . Enjoys the thrill of an exciting basket- ball game . . . One of the Hall Street boys .. . Home room officer .. . Studying . . . Geometry, his meat . . . Hopes to attend college . . . Success in the field of sports. LOIS E. HANSON College Course Lois ... The three B’s: blonde, blue eyes and bubbling over . . . Sweetly Swedish by yumpin’ yimminy . . . Mainstay of the glee club alto section . . . She’s noted for her giggles . . . Globe trotting enthusiast . . . Draw? But yes . . . “‘Gosh, second honor roll again’ .. . Friendly smile . . . North Park College, Chicago... Nursing... You may take my pulse any time. 83 CHARLES F. HARDY College Course Charlie .. . A southpaw with a wave in his hair . . . Enjoys hunting and fishing . . . Traveling, his desire . . . Studious but social . . . Has a Plymouth that eats his money . . . Works in a grocery store . . . College career, undecided . . . Ambition, a business career. HERMAN K. HASENSTEIN College Course “Herm’’ . . . Blue eyes and curly hair ...Asmile for all... Leominster Ski Club... Never misses a Sunday at the tow... Theme song, ‘‘Ain't You Ever Coming Back’ . . . Smooth dancer... Never misses T. A. C. ... Admirer of Vaughn Monroe . . . Student Council member for three years... U.S. Maritime Academy . . . Commissioned officer. LORRAINE B. HEBERT Commercial Course ‘“Peanuts’’ . . . Ah, that nice long hair! ... Always joking . . . The center of attraction at every gathering . . . Goes for Stan Kenton’s music and Vaughn Monroe’s dreamy songs . . . Nice things come in small packages .. . A great admirer of the Navy . . . Loves dancing, especially jitterbugging . . . Favorite song, ‘‘Stardust’’ . . . Goes for all sports . . . Member of ‘J. D.’’ Club... Future, undecided. BEVERLY JACQUELINE HOLMES College Course “Bev” . . . Smooth combination of brown eyes and blonde hair . . . Sharp dresser . . . Loves any band that can swing ‘“‘Lady Be Good”... Always at home on the dance floor . . . Favorite pastime, collecting and listening to all the modern swing music records . . . Always on sidelines, cheering L. H. S. . . . A strong determination to pull her through . . . A school of hair dressing . . . Future beautician. PATRICIA INGALLS College Course “Pat'’ . . . A “‘Sterlingite’ ... Always very friendly . . . Contagious smile and darling dimples ... The ‘gal’ who is always willing to help you out . . . How we love that sharp, designed sweater! ... Good at sports, basketball, especially . . . Dennison College .. . A lady of the business world. CORRINE VIRGINIA JOHNSON Commercial Course Connie . . . Blue eyes and brown hair... Pleasing smile .. . Friend to all .. . Always seen at L. H. S. football games . . . Rather ski than eat... Ambitious worker . . . For whom does your Bell Toll? . . . Hopes to own big clothing store someday ... ales buyer... Boston Business School. 85 PATRICIA JOHNSON College Course Pat... “‘Liz’’ Scott's half-pint size and fiery ways ... Black—synonymous with Pat... Skiis and swims with Lois (as well as eating, sleeping, and breathing) . . . Once the Navy, what now? ... Crazy about clothes (and can she wear them) . . . Foreign cor- respondent . . . Syracuse University. KENNETH JONES Commercial Course Jonesie . . . Brown hair and brown eyes... It doesn't pay to argue but he doesn't realize it . .. Any sport from football to ping-pong, his meat ... A “dyed in the wool Red Soxer .. . Likes to ride horses and drive that Ford around . . . The greatest second baseman the Loafers ever had... Worcester Trade, next stop. RUTH EUNICE KAPLAN Commercial Course Ruthie . . . Sparkling brown eyes. . . Brunette ... Formerly from Boston .. . Perfect personality... Agreeable character ... A smile for everyone... Nice dresser .. . Nice looking . . . Won a few jitter- bug contests . . . Dancing partners galore... An admirer of Vaughn Monroe . . . Hobbies—collecting pictures and records .. . Honor roll student... Intends to go to Becker's College. 86 GEORGE ROBERT KENNEDY Commercial Course mozy. , .. blond, hair... ..Blue eyes His favorite sports, baseball and basketball Great outdoor man. . . A fishing enthusiast . Likes girls—especially blondes . . . His favorite baseball team, the Cleveland Indians . . . Pitcher on the Loafers’ Baseball Team . . . Works in a garage ... Likes to dance . . . Future mechanic. GERALD FRANCIS KILCOYNE College Course Jerry . . . Brown eyes and black hair . . . The boy with the pleasing personality .. . Always has a new joke ... A second Costello . . . His hobby, skiing . . . Leominster Ski Club. . . Enjoys the music of Tex Beneke . . . Has many week-end excursions to Clinton . . . U. S. Merchant Marine Academy . . . Commissioned officer. CHARLES KIMBALL Commercial Course Charlie . . . Blond haired mischief maker . Collects book-matches for a hobby . . . Got your truck, Charlie? . . . The First National Store’s pride . . . Likes baseball and ice hockey . . . Also flies . . . Music lover ... Gene Kruper, especially... Another Braves fan . . . Maybe a future Braves star first baseman . . . How’s the gal, Charlie? 87 JOAN BARBARA KING Commercial Course Joan... Popular member of L.H.S.... Beautiful long hair... Big blue eyes . . . Smooth clothes. . Good dancer... All-round person . . . Who wears that red jacket? . . . She prefers blonds . . . Request for. “It Had to Be. You ....-Buck up,” Joan | Gas those summers in Maine . . . Active member of L. H. S. Press Club;. .) SEiclub.3. 2 Honorrollenee Plans to further studies at Forsythe. BARBARA M. KRUCK Commercial Course Barb .. . Light brown hair... Hazel eyes... Personality plus . . . Oh, that cute little nose... She goes steady... Full of fun... “I’m from Con- necticut’... Gym captain . . . Loves sports, especially roller sakting . . . ‘Please play ‘The Man I Love” .. . Everyone's pal . . . Not revealing the important future .. . Who takes up most of her time? MARCO J. LANDON College Course Marco ... . A good all-round person . . . Per sonality plus... Leadership . . . Ability to get along with other people . . . Active member of T. A. C. Executive Board .. . An end that will be remembered Hopes to go to college . . . Columbia perhaps . . . Business Administration . . . Bound to be a success. 88 HELEN MARGARET LANE College Course “Lanie’’ . . . Those big brown eyes and that cute turned up nose . . . Everybody's friend. . . Honor roll student . . . Right at home in the field of sports . . . Happy-go-lucky . . . Magnet Editorial Staff . . . Junior Fortnightly member . . . One in Leominster’s royal rooters . . . Plans to major in history at Fitchburg State Teachers College. IRENE LA ROSE College Course Irene . . . Black hair, blue eyes, and light complexion . . . Pleasing personality . . . Happy-go- lucky . . . Just give her Whalom .. . Roller skating, her pastime . . . Has an ear for music . . . What would she do with Vaughn Monroe's records? . Where does she get those puns? . . . Quite a sense of humor . . . Senior bowling team . . . Can she play soccer ... Training for hairdressing. NATALIE LATTANZO Commercial Course Nat... Brown hair and brown eyes... Always smiling . . . Two-some .. . Lee and Nat... Likes dancing and sports . . . Enjoys classical music... Pastime—listening to records . . . Request for ‘‘Lover”’ . . . Louie Prima, her orchestra . . . Plans to be a future hair stylist. 89 RICHARD; JOSEPH LAVIN College Course FF; Dick... Skiing anytime... Star in baseball and basketball . . . Smallest man on baseball diamond ... size, nothing to Dick . . . Plays tennis in spare time . . . Leominster Ski Club . . . Goes to Mansfield and Mt. Wachusett every year .. . Holy Cross College . . . Physical education instructor. ROGER FRANCIS LEMOINE Commercial Course “Lemon” ... Black hair...% Brown :éyes ae Good looking . . . Quiet type . . . Crazy about cars . . . Midget racing, his hobby . . . Likes to give speeches . . . Football, baseball, and hockey, his favorites . . . Doesn't care about women—or does he? He can speak the French good, him . . . Perfect personality . . . Future mechanic of America... Future—wants to get married and settle down. WILLIAM LEVINE College Course Will . . . Curly brown hair . . . Always in a jovial mood . . . Automobiles and their operation, pet hobby . . . Partial to good music . . . Ardent admirer of Philo Vance .. . Honor student . . . Weak- ness, getting up for school . . . Future plans, Boston University . . . Aim in life, position in business field. ELEANORE LOIS MACKEY College Course “Mac” ... Sparkling smile . . . Personality plus . . . Blond hair, blue eyes . . . Cheer leader. . Known and liked by all . . . Secretary, sophomore class... T. A. C. Executive Board ... Dramatic club ... Press club . . . Lead in Sophomore Class Play ... opring Show... ‘We dance”... A standing request for ‘‘Body and Soul” . . . Sophomore Party ... A future Colby Junior Student. IRENE MARY MALO College Course Irene .. . Brown eyes, matching hair... Every- one’s friend . . . Pleasing personality . . . Enjoys collecting stamps . . . Hard worker . . . Honor roll student at L. H. S. . . . Junior member of Fortnightly Club... Chemistry whiz... Nursing field... Labora- tory technician . . . Boston Dispensary or Worcester City Hospital. MARILYN NUTTING MANKTELOW College Course “Manky”’ . . . Brown eyes and bangs... . Hi there, pal! .. . Pianist and accompanist . . . Recording of ‘‘Civilization’’ played by Louis Prima . . . Capable home room stamp officer... Likes math . . . Member of L. H. S. Orchestra .. . Smooth skater... At home at the Whalom Roller Skating Rink . . . Girl Scout ... Summers at camp... ‘Skidmore,’ her aim... Future accountant. 91 FLORA MARINI Commercial Course “Flo”... Black hair... Brown eyes... Whata smile! ... Stylish dresser . . . Goes steady . . . Loves dancing .. . Pastime, basketball . . . Likes all sports . . . Represents the Dupont Works of Leominster . . . star basketball player . . . Twirler for L. H. S. ... Plans to be a beautician . . . Louis Bregou School in Worcester. LORA M. MARQUIS Commercial Course “Butch” . . . Naturally blond with kitty green eyes... Personality plus... Not a care in the world . . First love, fun’. . Oulet.as acmouseste =i ee Captain of gym team... Always Fitchburg bound . . . Active follower of fighting eleven and basketball ... Always kept waiting .. . Future undecided... Maybe hairdressing. JOSEPH R. MARRAMA Commercial Course “Lefty’’ . . . Baseball minded . . . Blond hair ... Brown eyes .. . Football might for L. H. S. in ‘47 ... High admirer of the United States Navy ... Always has a friendly word for everyone . . . Follows big time band leaders and orchestras . . . Favorite song, “Tony, the Ice Man” ... Smooth dancer? W Honorable member of the 4-F Club . . . Future, baseball school in Florida . . . United States Navy?? 92 RICHARD A. MARTIN General Course “Red” . . . Blue eyes and red hair ... . A smile with dimples .. . Went to dancing school . . . Likes to make new acquaintances .. . Amateur radio and gymnastics, his hobbies . . . Likes outdoor sports ... Likes to go to “Turn Days”’ . . . Member of Turners and prospective member of Fitchburg Radio Club .. . Wants to be a radio electrician, gym instructor, or sample maker. FREDERICK MERLE MATTHEWS College Course Freddy .. . Blue eyes and dimples .. . A smile for everyone . . . Production manager of the Senior Class Play . . . An active member of the press and French clubs . . . Efficient home room president . . . Enjoys the music of Vaughn Monroe . . . Base- ball and basketball . . . Always sporting a Chevey . . . Dartmouth College . . . Business administration. LOUIS J. McCARTHY Commercial Course “Lou” . . . Green eyes and black wavy hair . .. An Irish smile for all . . . Baseball and football, his meat . . . Always a request for ‘Sentimental Journey” or ‘‘Ann O'My Heart” . . . Smooth dancer and dresser . . . Always seen at Whalom or the Arena . . . Capable home room officer . . . Field of Business. Se M. ROSALIE McCUMBER College Course Roaslie . . . Cute as cute can be. . . Brown hair, blue eyes... The quiet type... Friendly ways... Bubbling with enthusiasm . . . Knows all the answers ... Can she tap dance! ... Al Frye’s right hand man . .. Her man’s in the Navy . . . Will be missed at L. H. 5S... . Soon to be seen in a white cap and uniform .. . Dental hygienist. ROY McLAUGHLIN Commercial Course Roy ... Brown hair... Brown eyes . . . Boston Braves baseball fan . . . Enjoys a good movie . A rabbit in left field . . . Likes hunting and fishing ... A perfect sense of humor . . . Enjoys a good foot- ball game . . . Member of the Loafers . . . Plays ping- pong... Very good schoolboy. ROBERT PAUL McNALLY Commercial Course “Mac” ... Likes to dance... Gay humor... Who's out for football? . . . Jazz enthusiast . . . Ace fan of Stan Kenton ... Skating club. . . Basketball .. . Excellent swimmer... High diving champ... Plans to enter field of business. 94 PATRICIA V. McNEIL Commercial Course Pat . . . Dark eyes which talk more than she does... Dark hair. . . Life of the party . . . Loves sports ... Likes music. . . ‘Jan, how about going shopping?” . . . Perfect personality . . . Oceans of clothes . . . Will she settle down? . . . Request for “In the Mood ... Everyone's friend. . . Ask Pat about Boston. . . Future in the dark. LOIS MERRIMAN College Course “Lo... Winning, smiling personality ... Sub-deb Lauren Bacall - . Bangs, her trade-mark Skiing and swimming “champ Pe alreamseot New Jersey and ‘That's My Desire’ . . . Forever saying, ‘Lovely’... Plans to go into modeling... Wears clothes like a dream . . . Barbizon Academy . Inseparables: Pat and Lois. CLEMENT GEORGE MILLETTE Commercial Course “Clem” ... Tall, dark and handsome. . . Swell personality . . . Good all-round guy .. . A certain blonde . . . Enthusiastic about all sports . . . Football and track, his meat . . . A future marathoner . Gets more exercise giving speeches. . . Never a dull or still moment . . . Loves dancing . . . Plans to be a physical education teacher. 95 MAY RUTH MILTON General Course Mae... Beautiful brown eyes and a smile for all . . . Dramatics, her diet . . . To be Lena Horne’s twin... ‘That's My Desire’ . . . Smooth dancer . . . Leominster High Dramatic Club... Plans after school undecided . . . An actress. CHARLES B. MITCHELL College Course “Chick” . . . Everyone's friend... A boy from Sterling . . . Enthusiastic football fan . . . May 1 borrow your chemistry homework? . . . Midget auto fan... What's doing in Clinton? ... Jazz and popular music, his specialty . . . An efficient home room treasurer... ‘Near You”... Plans to enter a technical school. MARILYN LOUISE MOORE Commercial Course ‘‘Mal’’ . . . Blushing smile for everyone... Talented in singing and painting . . . What's the attraction, Period B?...L. H. S. Press Club Cabinet Reporter .. . Cabinet member . . . Home room secre- tary . . . Prom Ticket and Decoration Committees ... speech Contest finals .. . Field hockey . . . Soccer ... Basketball ... Softball . . . Plans to enter Psychia- tric Nursing. 96 RICHARD MOORE Commercial Course Dick... A smile for all... The blond quiet type ... One of the Carbarn gang .. . Homework??? ... Likes the thrills of football and basketball... Hunting and fishing, his meat . . . Pride of the Mickey Finn store .. . Likes to read detective stories . . . Future plans include a business school. PEARL MUIR Commercial Course Pearly . . . Another girl from French Hill... Everybody's friend . . . Swimming, skating, softball, her favorite sports . . . Enjoys shorthand and typing .. . History, her meat??? . . . Loves to listen to Harry James and Vaughn Monroe recordings . . . Request for ‘Near You”... Eating all the time . . . Future office worker. RICHARD J. MULLANEY College Course Dick . . . Swell guy . . . One of the boys... Keen personality . . . Sporty dresser . . . Smooth on Hipmteet oe. lst) oe bress' Club :, basketball’..”. Baseball ... Track . . . Choral club... Home room officer . . . Leominster Ski Club . . . Up on the ski tow! ... Never alone... Let's go to “Spec”... An eye for the opposite sex .. . What's new?... U. S. Maritime Academy. . . Ship's officer. OL | | JOYCE E. MUNTING College Course Jo . . . Such pretty curls .. . Plays piano and sings as well... Choral club... Glee club... Fond of New Hampshire . . . Efficient waitress. . . Watch that softball fly . . . Dupont’s basketball team .. . Good player in any game... . Future nurse. SALLY NICHOLSON College Course “Salla’’ . . . Sparkling blue eyes... A smile for everyone . . . Everybody’s friend . . . Dramatic, radio, press, and French clubs . . . Did someone ask for ‘Near You?” . . . Enjoys playing the piano . . Leominster Ski Club . . . Those summers at Moody Beach!!! .. . Junior Prom Committee ‘46... Excels in sports ... A future Jackson College student. NANCY LOUISE NUTTAL College Course Nan .. . Brown hair and eyes. . . Cute and full of pep... Friend to all. . . Girl with a golden voice . . . Can always be seen at the country club... Amateur golf champ . . . Spends her vacations at Camp Rowe... La Salle Junior College. . . Secretary to a big business man. 98 JUNE OLESEN Commercial Course June... A smile for all . . . Loves to roller skate .. . Likes to dance .. . Favorite sport, swimming ... Member of the band. . . Would like to be a hair dresser .. . Wilfred Academy, Boston ... What's in Patten? ...Is it a boy friend? ... Where did you get the car? .. . What's new in the Music World? JAMES R. OLIVER College Course Jim . . . Pleasing smile . . . Swell fellow Probable Harry James . . . Former member of L. H. S. Band... A-1 trumpet player . . . Honor roll student ... omart and ambitious . . . Favorite sports: swim- ming, football, and horseback riding . . . Always on the go... Never a dull moment .. . Future plans, un- decided. JOAN E. PAQUETTE College Course Hail-fellow-well-met .. . Sunny smile... Our vice-president for two years . . . Magnet co-editor .. . Helpful as a First Aid Course . . . Co-operative to the nth degree .. . French club... Junior Fort- nightly member . . . Sport-girl manner . . . Plans to continue her education at Fitchburg State Teachers College. 99 RITA PERLA Commercial Course Rita... Green eyes and sweet smile .. . Always ready to defend Vaughn Monroe's records... A request for ‘‘Jim'’ and ‘‘Stardust’’ . . . Smooth dresser . . . Basketball, her favorite sport . . . Attends all basketball games .. . A ready stand-by for the Irish .. . Quiet as a mouse?? .. . Efficient secretary of Room 4... Future stenographer. RUSSELL C. PERRY General Course Russ ... Blue eyes, blond hair and dimples... Friendliness plus . . . Graceful dancer . . . Likes sports of all kinds . . . Enjoys tinkering with ma- chinery ... Lives on a farm... Has an old model A truck . . . Outdoor man .. . Plans to be a farmer. CONCETTA MARGUERITE PICCOLOMINI Commercial Course Chetta . . . Good sport . . . Everybody’s friend . . . Always prepared for a joke . . . Loves clothes and knows how to wear them... A pro at dancing . . . Bowling shark . . . Frank Sinatra’s voice... Vice-President of ‘J. D. ’ club. . . Intends to study cosmetology. 100 ACHILLE PIERMARINI Commercial Course Bokarky ©) soky.. = Nice personality’... Brown hair and eyes . . . Our football and baseball teams . . . What's the attraction in room 19? : True and loyal follower of Tex Beneke . . . Favorite dish, ravioli . . . ‘You Belong to My Heart, ’ tops with him... A lover of Al Jolson . . . Going into the business world. ESTHER G. PIERMARINI College Course Este’ . . . Vivacious—green-eyed . . . Brown hair. . . Neat dresser . . . Honor roll student . Loves to dance at T. A. C. .. . Enjoys swimming and all sports . . . Outstanding member of student council, dramatic club, and choral club... Wants to be an art teacher... Plans to attend Massachusetts School of Art. RICHARD A. PIERMARINI College Course “Richy’’ . . . Tall, dark and handsome... A friend to all . . . Football player . . . When not in school, always hunting or fishing . . . Outside interest, Fitchburg High’s blond and blue eyed girls . . . omooth on the dance floor . . . Plans to go to prep school. 10 1 MARIE ELIZABETH PITRE Commercial Course Marie ... ‘Shorty’... Short and small... Brown eyes... Cute brunette .. . A friend to all ... Yes, Dear’’ .. . Loves dancing and swimming ... Good Morning” . . . Wonderful singing voice ... Neat dresser ... Nice clothes . . . Favorite song, “Begin the Beguine’’ . . . Magnet Business Staff ... Those weird stories . . . Future writer .. . Maybe business school. ANTHONY JOHN PROIETTE Commercial Course “Deedsy”’ .. . Brown hair .. . Brown eyes. . Smooth dresser .. . Nice looking . . . Likes to work in a gas station . . . Smile for all . . . Loves baseball ... His idol, Dave Ferriss . . . Played football, basket- ball, and baseball for the school . . . Ambition—to be a major leaguer. MAUREEN TERESA QUINLAN Commercial Course “Mo”... Brown hair... Brown eyes... Cutest smile .. . Fun and Mo go hand in hand. . . Always seen with Jo... ‘‘When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” .. . Likes all kinds of sports . . . Football and basket- ball fan . . . Skating, swimming, and collecting records, her favorite pastimes... Always a request for ‘““Stardust’’ and “‘Temptation”’ . . . Future secre- tary of Mr. Perry (???) . . . Becker's Junior College. 102 JEANNETTE P. RACINE Commercial Course “Jay” : .. Shining black hair .. . A smile for all... An ardent football fan . . . Active in all sports .. . Swell personality . .. Attraction in Clinton . Music, her meat . . . Request for ‘The Man I Love” ... Magnet Business Staff . . . Sophomore production ... Junior Prom Committee . . . Business school. THERESA JANE RADFORD Commercial Course Raddy’ or “Terry’ ... A friend to all... Cute . . . Blue eyes and light brown hair . . . First love, fun . . . Second, visiting Fitchburg . . . Likes dancing and sports . . . An ardent football fan . Who is the ex-sailor? . . . Future telephone operator. DAVID G. RAHER College Course “Butch” . . . Member of the Magnet Staff... Swell kid... Liked by everyone. . . Basketball shark ... Authority on Notre Dame... . An ardent admirer of Johnny Lujack . . . Always a pleasing smile . Honor roll student . . . Great first baseman for L. H. S.... Home room officer .. . One of the Brockel- man boys... Holy Cross... Athletic instructor. 103 JOHN REARDEN Commercial Course “Ajax’’ ... Brown hair... Blue eyes... Per- sonality with appeal . . . Pastime, hobby-horses ... Has shy ways? ... Plays baseball... Basketball . . . Football .«. . Likes all sports’. . . Auto: racine ... okating... Fishing... Hunting... Likes dancing ... Bowling . . . Enjoys listening to records of big name bands .. . Dogs, his pets . . . Future plans— forestry. ROBERT MARTIN REGAN College Course “Blimp’’ . . . Always has a smile . . . Smooth dancer . . . Pleasing personality . . . Enjoys Eddie Howard's music . . . Member of football squad ... LHS’s southpaw... Wavy hair. . . Familiar figure at T. A. C. ... Request for ‘Sugar Blues”’ . . . How about a McCann's special? . . . Probably Holy TOSS ware he Oeeragen CAMILLA RICHARD Commercial Course Connie... Those big brown eyes .. . Pleasing personality . . . Neat looking hair .. . A smile for all . . . Loves roller skating and dancing . . . Enjoys Dezi Arnaz's records ... Likes to draw in spare time ... That five minute speech . . . She goes for out-of- town boys . . . Detests history . . . Future fashion designer. 104 VALERI RICHARD Commercial Course Vat: Blond hairs. Blue eyes....-. Likes sports ... Baseball .. . Basketball . . . Horseback riding... A Brave’s fan... . Likes to dress well... Good sense of humor . . . Likes music and girls . . . Especially blondes . . . Member of the Loafers . . . Plays a good center field . . . Favorite band, Gene Krupa. FRANK A. RICHARDS College Course “Bud”... Always smiling . . . Knows practically everybody ... A good, hard worker .. . The friendly money-taker . . . Thrives on English tests . . . Never misses T. A. C.... Dramatic club... A stage-hand of incalculable value... Active in A. U. Y. ... Track ... Outdoor man... Has ambition that brings success... Australia bound. CHARLES H. RICHARDSON College Course Charlie . . . Blue eyes and red hair... Swell friend and quiet too . . . Math, his favorite subject .. . Loves to travel ... Rides in style in his Ford... When will he find time for a motor job? .. . Spends his spare time pumping gas. . . Dead-eye with a basketball .. . Enjoys camping . . . Probable future in mechanical engineering . . . Worcester Trade? 105 PERLEY JAMES RINES College Course Perley . . . Likes his studies but has other interests also .. . Likes, and is active in, all sports ... Feudin’, Fussin’, and Fightin’ '’ . . . Raises prize poultry for a hobby ... Works at a hospital afternoons .. . Ambition, a salesman of hospital supplies. YOLANDE ROBIDEAU Commercial Course “Yo Yo ... The French girl with the Italian accent . . . Friendly with one and all... . A neat sport with a pleasing personality . . . Loves dancing ...A fiend for bowling... . Favorite pastime, keeping everybody happy . . . Always the life of the party . . . Request for ‘You Do”’ . . . Louis Prima, tops with her ... Treasurer of ‘J. D.” club... Future plans, undecided. LOUIS A. ROCCA College Course Louie... Black hair and brown eyes. . . Happy- go-lucky . . . Never a care in the world... . Home room basketball 2, 3, 4... Baseball 2, 3,4... At home playing baseball at St. Anne’s playground ... Sports, his meat... Hears all, sees all, and knows all... Will go far in journalism . . . College bound. 106 ROBERT E. ROCKWELL College Course “Rocky” ... Tall and brawny... Studies come first . . . Honor roll student . . . First string tackle .. . Leader of our class... A pal to all . . . Smooth dancer ... The fella wit h the Ford ... An actor as well . . . Wants to study business . . . Plans to enter Dartmouth College. ROBERT R. ROULEAU College Course Bob ... Blond hair and blue eyes . . . Likes the fair sex . . . Happy-go-lucky . . . From Fitchburg High School . . . Smooth dancer . . . Outdoor type . . . Woodworking talent . . . Likes to putter around cars . . . Future telphone company repair man . . . Going to California. CLAIRE A. ST. CYR Commercial Course Frenchie . . . Oh, that dimple! . . . Charming smile .. . Sparkling brown eyes . . . Ardent movie fan .. . Loves to dance . . . Wonderful athlete . . mare You, slow? ... . Request: for “You Do ... Newberry’s Counter Girl . . . Hard worker? ... Future, not definite . . . Office girl, maybe. 107 LUCILE ST. CYR Commercial Course Lou... Oh, that personality! .. . Those shining brown eyes... A smile for all .. . Wizard in French Music, her meat... An ardent fan of Vaughn Monroe .. . A request for ‘Near You’. . . Enjoys ice skating . . . May become hairdresser. GERTRUDE TERESA ST. MARTIN General Course Gertie . . . Brown eyes . . . Cute smile. . Naturally curly brown hair... Enjoys farming... Request for “I Wish I Didn't Love You So”... Satisfied by a wonderful movie. . . The future farmer- ette of Sterling. VINCENT ANTHONY SALVATORE Commercial Course Vinny ... Brown hair and eyes. . . Sharp dresser . . . Good looking . . . Craves music . . . Favorite bandleader, Stan Kenton . . . Life ambition to be an accountant . . . Class officer and cabinet member . . . Jam sessions, his ideal . . . Can often be seen playing in night clubs . . . Hopes to attend Bentley School of Accounting. 108 JOANNA RITA SERAFINO Commercial Course Jo... Everybody's friend .. . Hails from Philly . . . Brown hair, blue eyes, and dimples . . . Loves dancing and collecting popular records . . . Always requests ‘I Wish I Didn't Love You So”... Always in the midst of fun... Always with Maureen.... Future manager of the F. W. Woolworth Company (2???) ... Worcester School of Business Science. ROBERTA SHAMPINE Commercial Course Bobbie ... Brown eyes... Would rather dance than eat... Likes to ski. . . Learned to swim . Main attraction on Merriam Avenue .. . Favorite song, ‘Civilization’ . . . Evenings? . . . Loves blue Pye Why eu, MOE. ee). ; Likes-to fight ... With whom? CORNELIUS BERNARD SHEA College Course “Bunny” ... A smile for all . . . Has great enthusiasm for all sports... A wizard at mathematics . . . Likes to dance . . . Efficient home room officer . . . Constantly on the honor roll . . . Magnet staff ... Supply clerk... Winner of the ‘Good Citizenship Medal” .. . Holy Cross, here he comes! 109 FRANCES ELEANOR SHEPARD Commercial Course “Sheppy’’... Short... Brownish hair and green eyes... Hails from Maine... Friendly smile... . ‘Don't call me Fran . . . Crazy about sports’. . Quiet, but not all the time . . . Always has a good word for everyone ... Neat as a pin and twice as sharp... Future hairdresser . . . Ollis Beauty Acad- emy, Worcester, Mass. RICHARD SKEHAN Commercial Course Skee’... Blue eyes... Smooth line... What's in Fitchburg? .. . Avid jazz fan . . . Louis Armstrong, his favorite band leader . . . Likes all sports—especial- ly baseball . . . Interclass sports teams . . . Hopes to go into the printing business. BERNICE M. SKINNER College Course “Bunny” ... Brown hair... Blue eyes... Neat dresser . . . Personality plus . . . Does she miss the gang? . . . Everyone’s friend . . . Happy-go-lucky . . . Known by her friendly smile . . . First love, fun ... 9econd love, dancing. . . Forsythe Dent al School, her goal. ; 110 HARRY A. SMITH College Course “Yoodel”’ . . . Nice fellow . . . Has bright blue eyes... A smile for all... A great sports fan... Participates in all sports . . . An authority on Ted Williams .. . OSen seen at T. A. C.... Has great enthusiasm for fishing during the summer months . . . Constantly on honor roll . . . Plans to attend Maine Maritime Academy . . . Merchant Marine officer. RICHARD GEORGE SMITH Commercial Course Dick .. . The silent type . . . Girls don't interest him . . . Senior tardy officer . . . Accounts Manager of Magnet Business Staff . . . National Honor Society . . . First honor roll consistently . . . Stamp collector and rabbit enthusiast .. . J. C. DeLisle’s right hand man .. . Bookkeeping whiz . . . Business school . . . Bookkeeper and accountant . . . Perhaps a rabbit breeder . . . Who knows? ANTHONY EDWARD STELLUTO College Course Tony ... Likes to dance . . . Has great en- thusiasm for all sports . . . A wizard on the diving board . . . Enjoys cutting hair. . . Right at home on the basketball court . . . Who’s that girl in white??? . . . Efficient home room officer . . . Plans to go to dental school. 111 JEANNE CHARLOTTE SANGSTER Commercial Course Jeanne ... Green eyes . . . Sandy colored hair ... Nice personality .. . What fun in her ‘37 Plymouth ... sweet Sixteen? ... No. 552... Field hockey and bowling . . . Noted for her love of fun . . . Spanish play . . . What happened in Nashua? .. . Future hairdresser . . . Success, a sure thing. MARION E. SARGENT College Course “Maigie’’ . . . Five feet six inches tall . . . Slim . .. Brown eyes and brown hair . . . Popular with all... Sweet and genial . . . Loves skirts and sweaters . . . Active member of French club . . . Glee club .. . Magnet Editorial Staff... Always seen toting a tennis racket . . . Plans on becoming a history teacher. GILBERT CLIFTON SCHOALES General Course “Gilly” . .. Blue eyes and Brown hair... A smile for everyone .. . His kingdom for a horse . Probable farmer .. . A request for ‘‘Near You” Two left feet on the dance floor . . . Leominster Chapter Order of Demolay . . . Enjoys horseback riding ... A fine sportsman . . . Home room vice- president . . . Stockbridge Agricultural School . . . Auto mechanic. 112 EILEEN W. SULLIVAN Commercial Course “Sully’’ . . . Blonde and sweet . . . Gay smile . .. Nice personality .. . Happy-go-lucky ... What's the big attraction in Sterling? . . . Request for ‘‘Some- thing Sentimental”. . . Junior Prom Committee . T. A. C. Executive Board... Mount Ida... Airline hostess. ANNA K. SUSHCHYK Commercial Course - Ann... Brown hair... Brown eyes... That Sterling Kid is here . . . Swell personality ...A smile for everyone . . . She’s Clinton bound... A request for ‘‘Near You”... Enjoys swimming and skating . . . An ardent football fan . . . Peacock Beauty Academy. GERMAINE MARY TOCCI College Course “Jamie” . . . Brown eyes and brown hair . A vivacious personality . . . A joke a minute . Little Miss Deb herself... A regular movie fan . Bowling, her meat .. . A public library clerk... Attends any and all sports events . . . Never lets anything get her down . . . Private secretary for Tocci’s Oil Company. 113 JOHN LAWRENCE TODD College Course “Tap”... Always making airplanes . . . Taking student lessons in flying . . . Loves drawing blueprints of mechanical devices . . . Favorite out-door sport, skiing . . . Roams on the slopes of the Leominster Ski Tow . . . Intends to make aeronautical engineering his life work . . . Hopes to go to General Motors Institute of Technology. JOAN TOWNSEND Commercial Course “Jo” . . . Cute “‘little’’ girl with bangs and beautiful blue eyes . . . Personality plus . . . Greets everyone with a smile . . . Whiz on the dance floor . . Loves music . . . Loves swimming and gay times . . . Never seen without ‘Bunnie’ . . . Hopes to continue her study of music after graduation. JOHN ANTHONY VALERI College Course “Sidney”’ . . . What looks good in the fifth race? ... Aman about town. . . Outside interest centered around Boston . . . Playing poker, his pastime... Member of the football team 2, 3... Honor roll student ...A-class officer for 3 years . . . Executive of class of ‘48 . . . Always dependable . . . Undecided as to college. 114 JOAN B. WHEELER Commercial Course “Murph” ... Smile for everyone ... Laughing eyes... Always singing .. . Sophie Tucker... A laugh a day keeps doctor away . . . Drama club secretary . . . Radio club... Executive Board, Teen Age Canteen ... Treasurer, Senior Class. . Treasurer, home room . . . Medical secretary . . Mt. Ida Junior College. BARBARA IRENE WILSON Commercial Course “Barb”... Light brown hair. . . Sparkling eyes .. . A smile for everyone . . . Roller skating, her hobby . . . Probable skating instructor .. . ‘What's the attraction in Cleghorn?’ . . . ‘‘Where are you going tonight?” . . . Leominster Evening School .. . Future floor lady in department store. EDWARD SAVAGE WILSON College Course “Willie” . . . How's the weather up there?... Gets his tan working on Johnson's farm . . . Smooth trumpet player . . . Coach's right-hand man . . Who missed that block? . . . Lives at the ski tows . . . Nothing like those Mansfield Trails . . . Where does he buy his ski poles? . . . How did I miss that pheasant? . . . Seventeen out of twenty-five . Future in engineering. 115 BEVERLY WORRALL Commercial Course “Bev’’ ... Blue eyes... Brown hair... A smile for all . . . Skating, her hobby . . . A request for “Near You”... Also enjoys dancing and horseback riding . . . Honor roll student . . . Becker Junior College .. . Field of business. EILEEN BARBARA XERAS Commercial Course “Sis’’ . . . That cute “gal’’ who hails from Wellesley, Mass. . . . All-round athlete . . . Loves sports . . . Swell personality . . . Likes Leominster kids . . . Wants to work with the Airlines of Boston . . . Found most of the time at the “H J’ with? . . . secretary of her homeroom. RICHARD W. BURCHSTEAD College Course Dick .. . Has a way with all. . . Is smooth and guiet . . . Likes both ice and rollerskating . . . Goes hunting and fishing . . . Member of Magnet Editorial Staff... And De Molay Club... A cartoonist... Intends to make a living by drawing . . . Disney’s going to have keen competition. 116 RICHARD PAUL HARRIS Commercial Course Dick ... Black hair... Brown eyes... Favorite sports, baseball and basketball . . . Love of women and music .. . Especially a brunette and Vaughn Monroe . . . Future career—Navy . . . Member of the “Loafers” ... Class A catcher ... An outdoor man .. . Enjoys hunting and fishing . . . Smooth dancer. GILDA ANN MARRAMA Commercial Course “Gil... Attractive blonde . . . Dimples and sincere hazel eyes ... All those endearing young charms plus... Stunning clothes . . . The perfection of neatness . . . Always a kind word for everyone .. . A doll on the dance floor .. . Dancing partners galore . . . Center of attraction . . . Favorite band, Vaughn Monroe . . . Honor roll student . . . Belongs to L. H. S. Press Club .. . Intends to be a hair stylist. ROGER WILLARD WALKER General Course “Roge’’ . . . Green eyes and dimples... A smile for all... Farming, his meat. . . Probable L. T. . . . Wants to travel . . . Good dancer .. . Plays football and likes swimming . . . Columbia University. CALVIN A. WENTWORTH College Course Blackie’... Hair like coal... A newcomer to L. H. S.... A resident of Sterling but formerly of Springfield, Massachusetts . . . The strong silent type .. . Played right guard for a Springfield basket- ball team . . . Steam engines, his hobby . . . Ambition, to be a machinist . . . Undecided about college. 117 FRIENDLINESS AT GRADUATION One of the main features at the graduation exercises in June is the presentation of many awards for excellence in various scholastic fields. These exemplify the very friendly attitude of the faculty of the school and of other student supporters. They provide keen competition among the students. I Prizes for Scholastic Achievement: a elegy Mayo Prizes in Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Algebra II, Plane Geometry, Latin IV. Italian Club Prizes in Italian I and II. Nixon Prizes in Chemistry and in Commercial Subjects. Class of 1932 Prize in English. S.A.R. Washington and Franklin Medal in United States History. Class of 1928 Prizes in German I and II. French Club Prizes in French III. Becker College Key for Proficiency in Secretarial work. Lubin Prize for Service to the School. Fortnightly Club Scholarship. Class of 1922 and 1929 Prize for Athletics and Scholarship. Rensselaer Medal for Excellence in Mathematics and Science. Leominster Teachers Association Scholarship. for Character: Lieut. Fred Gordon Prize for Exceptional Service to the Graduation Class. Raymond C. Comerford Citizenship Prize. D. A. R. Good Citizenship Medal. Elks Prize for Service to the School Over and Akove the Line of Duty. DeMolay Prize for Notable Service to the School. Class of 1946 Memorial Prize ‘‘To the senior who gives the most promise of carrying on the values for which they the deceased members lived: determina- tion of purpose, friendliness, and service above self.” Mario Fini, Class of 1942, Memorial Award for Service to the L. H. S. Dramatic Club. 118 Some of Our Students Cae aa 0S — G Paul Cullaney” 77 { YY stp Oct Anderson JO U Ms Hy . a oor u ee ; L- —- f pe Pauline Bou 249 Bob Mc Nally 48 a es (ren) dy te Pane Thanks to our Patrons so helpful and kind, Friends so gracious are hard to find. PATRONS ... MR. and MRS. C. W. BILL MR. and MRS. R. COMERFORD MR. and MRS. L. J. CORMIER DR. and MRS. C. B. CRONIN MR. and MRS. F. DILLON MR. and MRS. B. W. DOYLE DR. and MRS. W. H. FOSS “ DR. and MRS. H. S. GLICK DR. and MRS. R. H. GOLDMAN DR. and MRS. A. L. MAINVILLE “ DR. and MRS. R. O. MANERA DR. and MRS. J. V. McHUGH MR. and MRS. GEORGE NIXON MR. J. R. OLIVER DR. and MRS. A. J. OUIMET% DR. J. P. PARNES DR. and MRS. A. F. POPOLI DR. and MRS. I. W. 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BEAUDETTE CYCLE TOY CENTER Toys of All Kinds — _ Bicycle Repairing 33 Central Street Compliments 5 W. H. ROBERGE LEOMINSTER 182 FOURTH STREET ENTERPRISE Choice of Meats and Groceries Compliments of FULLER LUMBER COMPANY Compliments of GIGUERE DRUG COMPANY THE MOST COMPLETE PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT IN THIS VICINITY I. M. Carluccio—Reg. Ph. John C. Howard—Reg. Ph. 126 COMPLIMENTS OF CLUETT PEABODY COMPANY, INC. a THE BEST IN BUSINESS TRAINING At One of New England's Most Beautiful Commercial Schaals 2 YEAR PROGRAMS: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAL MEDICAL SECRETARIAL AIRLINE SECRETARIAL LEGAL SECRETARIAL 1 YEAR PROGRAMS: JUNIOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AIRLINE BUSINESS TRAINING STENOGRAPHIC CLERICAL SECRETARIAL FINISHING SHORTER PROGRAMS: BUSINESS MACHINES COMPTOMETER FALL TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 13th Fitchburg Representative—H. V. Stevenson WORCESTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCIENCE Ten Ten Main Street Worcester 3, Mass. KATHARINE FOLEY WARD—ARTHUR P. WARD—Directors 128 Compliments of GAUDETTE’S JEWELRY SHOP 51 MAIN STREET Compliments of ECONOMY PAINT SUPPLY COMPANY LEOMINSTER—FITCHBURG— WORCESTER Compliments of SHAPLEY’S CLOTHING STORE Compliments of CITY COAL CO., INC. “In rain or shine In snow or sleet You see our trucks On every street.’ Lelli0 8 Mechanic Street 129 Compliments of STAR AYER CLEANERS DYERS Compliments of NICKERSON DRY GOODS STORE MAIN STREET COMPLIMENTS OF E. 1. du PONT de NEMOURS CO., INC. 511 Lancaster Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. 130 Compliments of COMPLIMENTS OF SABATELLIS A Y | JEWELRY STORE Pesieaee JEWELRY STORE 40 Monument Square LEOMINSTER, MASS. FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of CENTRAL SECRETARIAL SCHOOL BURPEE COTE FITCHBURG AUTO EXCHANGE Offers the Following Courses of Study 37 Ninth Street to LEOMINSTER, MASS. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES COLLEGE GRADUATES and SPECIAL STUDENTS Secretarial Studies Diction Civil Service Typing Calculators Filing Shorthand English F RY E’S Bookkeeping ICE CREAM SHOP Fall Term—Sept. 13 DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES 25 Monument Square Phone 4486 H. F. BURKE, Director 520 Main Street Johnsonia Building Compliments of 131 COMPLIMENTS OF FOSTER-GRANT COMPANY, INC. 289 North Main Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. 132 Compliments of BECKER JUNIOR COLLEGE MODEL FUR SHOP ot Business Administration and FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS Secretarial Science A Non-Profit Institution 6lst Year For Sound Training For Careful Placement Specializes in training efficient ac- countants, medical secretaries, private SALTER SECRETARIAL secretaries, executive secretaries, and SCHOOL commercial journalists. One and Two-Year Courses Authorized to confer the : ; Day, Evening and Summer Divisions Associate in Science degree Residence Arranged for Out-of-Town Students 45 Cedar Street—Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester Massachusetts (No. 6 bus from Front Street stops at the door.) Compliments of RAINBOW BOWLING ALLEYS Compliments of LEOMINSTER FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION Compliments of LEOMINSTER FISH MARKET ro3 Compliments of CICCOLINI BROS. COMPANY 41 Central Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. Compliments of Compliments of GETTENS ELECTRIC ANNA’‘S SUPPLY COMPANY BEAUTY SALON 3 Central Street 59 Merriam Avenue LEOMINSTER, MASS. Leominster, Mass. Compliments of Compliments of HOLLYWOOD BEAUTY roe ae DUFORT’S DRUG STORE 1 Main Street Leomirster, Mass. 39 Main Street Leominster, Mass. 134 COMPLIMENTS OF COMMONWEALTH PLASTICS, INC. 135 Compliments of NIXON’S DRUG STORE GOODHUE’S RICE G COMPANY fore Goodabood 350 Main Street FITCHBURG'S FINEST AND BREAKFAST BAKING OLDEST JEWELRY STORE Hamilton .. Gruen .. Waltham . . Elgin FOUNTAIN .. Grana . . Omega . . Girard-Perregaux . . Movado 46 Main Street Telephone 1033 WATCHES Compliments of ACADEMY APPAREL FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of LEOMINSTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 136 Compliments of SEARS, ROEBUCK COMPANY 564 Main Street FITCHBURG, MASS. Compliments of KIDDER DAVIS Compliments of 692 Main Street FITCHBURG, MASS. FITCHBURG SENTINEL Compliments of MILLER‘S 808 Main Street “Home of Quality Clothes” FITCHBURG, MASs. 331 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. 13] COMPLIMENTS OF DIADEM, INC. Compliments of GEO RGE BROS. Manufacturers of Quality Footwear Men’s Best Quality Shirts Shoes Pajamas, and Shorts PHONE 1942 386 Main Street Fitchburg, Mass. Yard Goods of Every Description WACHUSETT MILL REMNANT SHOP SHIRT COMPANY 454 Main Street FITCHBURG, MASS. 93 Water Street Phone 1238 138 Compliments of Compliments of ARROW NOVELTY CO. 322 Central Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. E. F. DODGE PAPER BOX COMPANY LEOMINSTER, MASS. CELLI’'S MARKET 282 Sixth Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. Compliments of METROPOLITAN THEATRE Compliments of BOSTON CONFECTIONERY STORE Compliments of STUDENT BROS. MAIN STREET Compliments of PARENT'S SHOE STORE [39 Compliments of Compliments of FLORENCE TATA . LEOMINSTER ICE CO SNIPS) AMIS Compliments of Compliments of LYONS FLORIST SHOP E. T. DUVAL CO. 80 Pleasant Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. BEST WISHES To The Class of I9D4S Compliments of FRANK’S CORNER STORE 140 COMPLIMENTS OF GREAT AMERICAN PLASTICS COMPANY COMPLIMENTS O}P FRANK W. BANISTER Wm. A. Putnam Co. INSURANCE OBERSHAW,, INC. 12 Main Street Teles o sev, LEOMINSTER, MASS. i ts of Compliments of Compliments o Safety Fund National Bank BEAUDOIN BROS. 20 Sixth Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. 14] Compliments of Compliments of of The KING’S CORNER RESTAURANT The ROMA BAKERY COMPLIMENTS OF COLONIAL GREENHOUSES Compliments of LEOMINSTER HARDWARE COMPANY Compliments of LEOMINSTER PRINTING CO., INC. 142 COMPLIMENTS OF RELIANCE ELECTRIC COMPANY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS FRANK DINARDO, Owner Residential, Commercial and Industrial Wiring Illuminating Engineering 222 Pleasant Street LEOMINSTER, MASS. 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