Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1949 volume:

Published by THE MAGNET STAFF LEOMINSTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEOMINSTER, MASSACHUSETTS 1949 Contents... OUR SCHOOL Theme Administration Our Principal . Alma Mater Our Instructors Faculty Teachers and Subjects peak gee Dedication Appreciation Student Cabinet Our Curricula . ACTIVITIES Introduction to Clubs Magnet Editorial Staff Magnet Business Staff Press Club National Honor Society . Dramatic Club Interclass Play Contest Choral Club Orchestra French Club Camera Club Future Teachers of America . Introduction to Sports Coaching Staff Football Basketball Baseball Track Ski Club Cheerleaders Girls’ Sports Basketball Soccer Field Hockey Softball Volleyball Tennis ; Character Sketches Class History Character Sketches SPECIAL FEATURES Intrcduction to Special Features Class Prophecy Teen Age Canteen Career Day Parents’ Night Senior Play Informal Snaps CLASS OFFICERS Sophomore Class Officers Junior Class Officers Senior Class Officers SENIOR CLASS Biographies Informal Snaps Graduation Prizes , ee . 17) ONWARD AND UPWARD As we go onward, let us go upward. Let us all strive for a goal as we progress in our life of many trials. We know that some have great success while others fail because they lack a certain push in their make-up. As we walk up the paths to L.H.S., our class motto reminds us to drive forward in all our undertakings of later life, and to make this world a better place in which to live. We students of L.H.S. are confident that through our associations at home and at school we will be able to accomplish our theme in our homes, our community, and our world. Adminishation ... Left to Right—Mr. Claude Letarte, Dr. James V. McHugh, Mr. W. Herbert Green, Dr. I. W. Smith, Mayor Ralph Crossman, Supt. William B. Appleton, Mrs. Gertrude Houde, Mrs. I. M. Carluccio. WILLIAM B. APPLETON Harvard — A.B. Superintendent of Schools Mr. Appleton, who previously held the position of principal of L.H.S., is well aware of the problems that are at all times confronting our school. He handles these problems with the understanding and tactfulness that only a man of his caliber could possess. We students of L.H.S. are very proud to have William B. Appleton, a truly fine man, as our superin- tendent of schools. THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE We of Leominster High School are proud of our school committee. We real- ize the necessity of such a group, and we are happy that the school committee of Leominster is one of the most efficient and progres- sive ever seen. The small group of people who com- pose t he committee are well known to us all. Their conscientiousness is re- vealed by the many deeds which they have _ per- formed. To know that the schools of our city are being backed by such a co-operative committee is indeed gratifying. PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE In November, 1948, only half of the registered voters in the United States cast their ballots in the presidential election. On January 18th, 1949, two-thirds of the registered voters of Leominster cast their ballots for mayor. All this in a year when everybody is complaining about mounting costs of local, state, and federal governments! All this in a year when the red arms of Communism are attempting to encircle the earth! Most of these voters have attended school, What did we fail to teach them that they should be so indifferent? What can we do with the pupils yet to sit in our classrooms that they may not inherit the indifference of their parents? We are asking you to tell us just what we can do to create in each heart a zeal for American Democracy. Should the United States, so dearly bought with the blood and toil of our forefathers, ever vanish from the earth, the cause will not be Communism but indifference. Civilizations and nations have vanished because their people have preferred ease and luxury. You who are being graduated this year will live to see your country succumb to the awful inertia of an indifferent citizenry, or take its rightful place of leadership in the world. Assistant Principal Dean of Girls John H. Coburn Frances L. Lockey We wish to thank Mr. Coburn and Miss Lockey for their untiring efforts on behalf of the students of Leominster High School. Through their assistance we have come more and more to realize our motto, ‘Onward and Upward. ALMA MATER WORDS by Robert Cormier, 1942 MUSIC by Alphonse Piermarini, 1942 Upon the hill you stand upright Against the storm of time and tide. Your glory is our guiding light; Your nobleness, our pride. We raise our voices now in song And send your praise across the sky. You served us faithfully and long; Your spirit shall not die. CHORUS Hail, O Alma Mater, hail to you, Your noble heart, forever proud and true. And though years are dark and long, This will be our song forever more. The trust you gave us we shall not forget, For faith can never know regret. The star of truth, symbol of our youth, We praise you, Leominster High. INTRODUCTION We of Leominster High School are pleased to say that our teachers are not only our helpers but also our friends. Many times we do not realize this fact, but deep in our hearts we appreciate their efforts in trying to make us better citizens of tomorrow. Because of their many kind deeds, and their helpful advice, we find it impossible to forget the spirit of industriousness and thoughtfulness which they have instilled in our minds. First Row: Left to Right—Charles Broderick, University of New Hampshire B.S.; Katherine Dugan, Fitchburg Business College; John Rogers, Clark University A.B. and M.A.; Miss E. Lillian Ricker, Emerson College B.L.I.; John F. Joyce, Harvard A.B.; Gladys Lavin, Fitchburg State Teachers College B.S.E.; Robert Laserte, Harvard A.B. and M.A.; Miss Lucia Piermarini, Radcliffe A.B. and M.A.; George Peck, Fitchburg State Teachers College B.S.E. Second Row: Left to Right—Henry Fenton, State Teachers College B.S.E. and Boston University M.B.A.; Miss Lucille Brown, New England Conservatory of Music; Elmer J. Bucknell, Syracuse University B.S.A. and Harvard Ed.M.; 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.; Miss Elizabeth Colley, Wheaton College A.B. and Boston University M.A.; Everett Donnelly, Holy Cross A.B. and Clark University M.A. Third Row: Left to Right—Carmine Picucci, Boston University; Percy Dunlop, Boston University B.B.A.; Miss Margaret Earl, Mt. Holyoke B.A.; Mrs. Elizabeth Morrill, Vassar College A.B.; Miss Helen Burnham, Tufts College B.A.; Mrs. Margaret Hathaway, Smith College A.B.; Miss Blanche Jobes, Fitchburg Business College; Mrs. Miriam L. Bucknell, Bates College A.B. and Boston University M.A.; John Magane, Fitchburg State Teachers College B.S.E.; Theodore Kucharski, Holy Cross A.B. Not in Picture: Aldrich Cousins, Fitchburg State Teachers College, B.S.E. and Ed.M.; J. Richard Sutcliffe, New England Conservatory of Music, Fitchburg and Lowell State Teachers Colleges; Miss Kathleen Harris, Worcester Art Museum, Clark University B.A. Teachers cad Subjects .. . DEPARTMENTS — ENGLISH Head of Department—M. Elizabeth Colley—College English—Faculty Advisor of the Magnet Editorial Staff—Assistant at Graduation. John F. Joyce—College and Commercial English—Supervisor of the Press Club—Faculty Advisor of Senior Play—Dramatic Committee—Social Activites Committee—Gifts and Tokens Committee. Elizabeth C. Morrill—Business English—Assistant to Mr. Joyce in Advising the Press Club—Social Activities Committee. George Peck—Commercial and General English—Assistant to Miss Colley in Advising the Magnet Editorial Staff—Assistant at Graduation— Senior Class Advisor. Lucia R. Piermarini—Sophomore English—Social Activities Committee. Lillian Ricker—Junior English—Public Speaking—Dramatic Club Advisor —Assistant at Graduation. Kathleen F. Smith—Business English—Business Advisor of Magnet. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Head of Department—John H. Coburn—Solid Geometry—School Librarian —Student Cabinet Advisor—Assistant at Graduation. Theodore M. Kucharski—Algebra I—Testing Committee. Margaret Earl—Plane Geometry—Safety Committee. Margaret Hathaway—Plane Geometry. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Head of Department—Elmer J. Bucknell—Chemistry and College Physics— Teaching Aids Committee. Helen S. Burnham—Biology—Gifts and Tokens Committee—Teaching Aids Committee. Margaret Earl—Practical Chemistry. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Head of Department—Frances L. Lockey—Latin—Dean of Girls—Assistant at Graduation. Miriam Bucknell—French—Senior Class Advisor—Assistant at Graduation. John F, Joyce—German. Lucia R. Piermarini—Italian. COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS Head of Department—Henry B. Fenton—Bookkeeping—Business Essentials —Faculty Employee Director—Safety Committee—Pre-Driving. Katherine T. Dugan—Stenography—Typewriting—Publications—Sopho- more Class Advisor. Percy Dunlop—Bookkeeping—Personal Typewriting—Pianist on Sing Committee. Blanche M. Jobes—Bookkeeping—Typewriting—Student Finance Com- mittee—Gifts and Tokens Committee—Safety Committee. Kathleen F. Smith—Stenography—Junior Class Advisor—Typewriting. DRAWING DEPARTMENT Aldrich V. Cousins—Mechanical Drawing—Dramatic Committee. Kathleen Harris—Free Hand Drawing—Dramatic Committee. MUSIC DEPARTMENT Lucile M. Brown—Director of Music in Leominster High Schools—Director of Orchestra—Director of Glee Club and Choral Club—Assistant at Graduation. Richard Sutcliffe—Director of Band—Assistant at Graduation. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Charles B. Broderick—Coach—Judge of Cheerleaders. Theodore M. Kucharski—Assistant Coach. Carmine Picucci—Assistant Coach—Physical Education. Lancelot Fowler—Basketball Coach. Gladys Lavin—Coach of Girls—Ski Club Director—Physical Education. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Head of Department—Everett C. Donnelly—U. S. History—Geography— Audio-Visual Education Director—Dramatic Committee—Teaching Aids Com- mittee—Pre-Driving Course. Theodore M. Kucharski—United State History—Economics and Sociology | Robert Laserte—United States History—Testing Committee. Dwight S. Davis—Pre-Driving Course. John F. Magane—U. S. History—Guidance—Human Relations—Sophomore Class Advisor. John H. Rogers—Testing Committee—Modern History—Economics and Sociology. George Peck—Human Relations. EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT John H. Coburn—Pupils’ Subjects and Elections and Change of Courses. Francis L. Lockey—Pupils’ Subjects and Elections and Changes of Courses. Dwight S. Davis—Pupils’ Subjects and Elections and Changes of Courses. Henry B. Fenton—Pupils’ Subjects and Elections and Changes of Courses. VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Henry B. Fenton—Blanche M. Jobes—Robert Laserte—John H. Rogers— Everett C. Donnelly. Pee Ak THE LEOMINSTER SENIOR HIGH SCHCOL P.T.A. The aim of our Parent-Teachers organiza- tion is to be of help to both the faculty and our children. Such assistance is naturally controlled by the many problems that con- front both the faculty in their attempts to impart education in its many phases and the parents in their attempts to assist. This year, 1948-49, our wish is to remove a stigma that students have been on the receiving end of for years, a subject much discussed by those who know the least about it. I refer to Child Delinquency. The Parent-Teachers association is plac- ing the blame on the real culprits, who have evaded this responsbibility for years. The blame for child delinquency is parental delinquency or failure of parents to remember and profit by their youth. This year’s program has been divided into the following headings: failure of educa- tion, failure of religion, failure of physical development and failure of the home. These subjects will no doubt develop considerable controversy or difference of opinion, but we realize the time has come when the truth will be a great assistance to the parents in reaching a better understanding. Our sincere hope is that such an understanding will reflect on the children. To be brief, we feel that Child Delinquency is due to a failure or a combination of failures. To command respect is not done by word of mouth, but through the kindness and understanding of both parents and teachers. This, then, is the challenge that has to be met. Those that eventually meet this challenge will be the parents and teachers alike who through meetings such as we are trying to have, in the form of the Parent-Teachers organization, have gained an insight to youth's requirements of the present age. Fully to analyze the actual conditions of to-day, we have attempted to procure speakers well versed in their professions. To arouse interest in order to place these fine talks and general after-talk discussions into every home possible has been one of our great problems. It is the wish of the Leominster High School P. T. A. that through its attempt to bring about better schools, better teachers, and, yes, even better parents, a future for the oncoming generation will be one showing a marked improvement in all phases and standards of living. With every good wish possible for the graduating class of 1949 and for all the boys and girls in the high school. We are, Leominster High School P. T. A. R. R. GRENFELL, president 1] Dedication... To Miss Elizabeth Colley, with devotion and appreciation, we dedicate our book. Miss Colley has been to us, the Magnet Staff, a constant source of inspiration and understanding. To the entire class Miss Colley personifies the art of a true teacher — the ability to bring forth the best from her pupils. The warmth of her friendly attitude and genuine kindness has endeared her to us all. And if we achieve success, it may well be due to her untiring efforts. Surely our memories in years to come will be enriched by our contacts with this charming person, Miss Elizabeth Colley. 12 IN APPRECIATION We, the class of ‘49, will forever be indebted to our con- scientious class advisors, Mrs. Bucknell and Mr. Peck. They have led us through these never-to-be-forgotten years, and through their untiring efforts, they have made our years in high school a huge success. We wish for them the same happiness which they have brought to us. 13 baal Standing: Left to Right—Mr. John Coburn, Jean DiPaoli, Lorraine Lyonnais, Mary DeCarolis, Robert Bergeron, Frank ViveAmore. Second Row: Left to Right—Anthony Armillotti, Richard Wonkka, Gerry Lord, David Nixon, Francis Arel, Angela Pochesi, Edward Rockwell. First Row: Left to Right—Robert Brown, Peter Nixon, Edward VanVleck, Jacqueline Gould, Joan Frye. The Cabinet, a democratic organization under the supervision of Mr. John H. Coburn, gives the students an opportunity to voice their opinions on matters concerning school problems. In September a member is elected in each home room so that sophomores, juniors, and seniors are all represented. Any problem disturbing a pupil is told to his representative, who relates it to the cabinet. The various cabinet committees this year have been the welfare, projector, financial, legislature, judicial, and assembly. The assembly committee presented a ‘'sing’’ assembly, which was greatly enjoyed by the pupils. One of the cabinet’s many worthwhile achievements was taking a group of L.H.S. boys to Boston to watch an exciting professional basketball game. This year the L.H.S. Cabinet, led by its officers (Francis Arel, president; Edward Rockwell, vice-president; Angela Pochesci, secretary; and David Nixon, treasurer) has definitely gone “Onward and Upward by undertaking and accomplishing many worthwhile projects. 14 Our Curricula. . . In order to graduate in June of his senior year, a pupil must earn a total of one hundred and twenty scholastic credits during his three years at the high school. These credits are obtainable in any subject if a passing mark is received. Major subjects, such as English, any branch of mathematics, and any of the social studies are worth ten points each. Personal typewriting and guidance together are worth eight points, and type- writing I, II, or II] — five points. From two to four points are given for physical education. Our honor roll is divided into three groups: first, second and third. Three and a half ‘‘A’s’’ are needed for the first honor roll, three and half ‘‘B’s’’ for the second honor roll, and an average of three and a half ‘‘B’s’’ for the third honor roll. An opportunity to attend a leading college after graduation is made possible by the well balanced course of study offered to the students at our high school. The College Course covers every phase of study: science, mathematics, languages, so- cial studies and physical education. The Commercial course prepares the student for such positions as stenographers, typists, or accountants. Such subjects as business English, business essentials, stenog- raphy, and typewriting have helped in this preparation. Besides these studies, students are given choices of a foreign language, a social study, or any branch of science. A third course in our school, the co- operative curriculum, gives the boys and girls a chance to develop their hand skills in our vocational school. This school offers carpentry and machine shop courses for boys and food and clothing courses for girls. During alternate weeks at the high school, the cooperative course pupils may study in almost every course, and also are able to take part in extra-curricular and sports activi- ties. At the end of this course, these students are prepared for specialized work, and have received the necessary amount of training needed to establish themselves in this work. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT COLLEGE ENGLISH The chief aims of the College English Course are to develop in the students the ability to speak and to write correctly and effectively, to read intelligently and to reproduce the thought correctly, and to enjoy the standard literary works of the past and the present. Five-minute speeches, either original or research, are required of every student each year. Research essays form important projects for the junior and senior years. Oral and written book reviews and class discussions on text books acquaint everyone with the various types of books. Recordings of the Shakesperian plays arouse much interest. The reading and the discussion of Galsworthy’s The Forsyte Saga, the reciting and the recording of recitations of poetry, the reading of plays, short stories, and essays, and the listening to original essays, reviews and stories by members of their division are among the high-lights of the senior year. BUSINESS ENGLISH The object of the Business English Course is to. provide each student with an adequate knowledge so that he may express himself clearly and effectively, practice good writing and good speech for practical and social benefits, and develop a taste for good books. Considering the future place of these students in the business world, emphasis is placed on neatness, accuracy, promptness and speed. During the sophomore year, students read such literature as The House of Seven Gables, A Tale of Two Cities, The Ameri- can Scene, and Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. To make the latter more enjoyable and understandable, recordings of Julius Caesar by Orson Wells were played. During the junior year, the students read Shakespeare’s As You Like It, Modern American and British Poetry, and Short Stories. In the senior year, The Crisis by Churchill and Novel and Story by Sedgwich are read. During these three years, students are taught and trained for future businesses by giving special reports on vocations, writing business letters, and learning more about interviews. CO-OPERATIVE ENGLISH In September, the general English classes organized a group known as the Oral English Club. These pupils appointed a president who would assign one student each month to speak on a certain topic. Grammar as a rule is very boring to the average high school student; however, this year the students have taken a greater amount of interest in this particular phase of English with the excellent monthly drills in sentence structure, development of the para- graph, and parts of speech. These classes also enjoyed reading such books as Abe Lincoln Grows Up, Por- traits, and Within our Gates. The General English classes of ‘49 have a accomplished a great amount of fine work within the year, and we, the graduating class, are proud of them. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Students of the various mathematics classes have definitely fulfilled the aims of the mathematics department this year. The outstanding purposes of the study and practice of such mathematical subjects as algebra, plane geometry, solid geometry, and trigonometry, were to prepare the students adequately for college with a richer and broader understanding of the relation of one branch of mathematics to all other branches. Much emphasis was placed on the dependence of other subjects on mathe- matics. The students of algebra were taught the ability to make, use, and solve formulas and to calculate the results in situations which do not readily lend themselves to solution by arithmetic. In plane geometry classes pupils gained the knowledge and understanding of plane figures and applied this in the study of solid geometry, the study and usage of three dimensional figures. The trigonometry students learned to measure surfaces by means of triangles — a subject often called triangulation and closely allied to surveying. Solid geometry projects were constructed in the class to expose the pupils to situations wherein they had to meet and overcome difficulties, bound to arise, with a gradual increase of ingenuity and self-confidence. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The science division of L.H.S. has carried on its activities with admirable progress. The college physics and chemistry groups have been preparing themselves for the College Board Examinations with con- scientiousness and confidence. The practical chemistry, practical phys- ics, General Science, and Biology classes have been working throughout the year to better prepare themselves for the problems of life which face them after graduation. LANGUAGES LATIN CLASS A good foundation in Latin gives a cultural background to the student as well as helping him to understand modern languages. The first year is especially interesting because the student is introduced to the Roman family and its customs. In the second year, Cicero's speeches teach the individual a great deal about citizenship as well as giving the origins of familiar stories and a great many of our well-known quotations. During the third year a thorough study of Virgil is given. FRENCH CLASS To prepare the pupils adequately for entrance to college or scientific schools whose standard are exacting is the aim of the French course at L.H.S. During the three years of French offered, pupils are encouraged to make intelligent use of the daily newspaper, in which they may find frequent references to France; to give a background of French civilization, including consideration of France’s geography, history, and contribution to literature, art, and science; and to realize the debt which our country owes to France. Furthermore, the students of French learn to love France and the French people. 16 For the benefit of these pupils who are not going to college, sufficient material is offered to enable them to speak French comfortably and to translate ordinary French professionally. GERMAN CLASS This year the German classes under- took correspondence with boys and girls of high school age in Germany and surrounding Europe. The letters were written partly in English and partly in German so that the students could help and criticize each other in regard to the languages they were studying. Much of the German II class time was spent in reading German literature, learning songs, and studying the work of German artists. The art and music departments cooperated with the German classes in this. The class read Goethe's Faust and Taylor's translations. When a German opera was presented on Saturday radio programs, the class studied the background of the opera and were encouraged to listen. ITALIAN CLASS The purpose of the Italian Class is to learn to read, write, and speak Italian, and especially to note with pride the contribution made by the Italian people to the develop- ment of our country. The course consists of grammar lessons, reading, cultural dictations and geographical studies. The study of Italian life and the history and artistic accomplishments in the fields of fine art, music, and literature, made by the Italian people are also included in this course. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Every pupil is interviewed once a year by a member of the Guidance Staff. On each student's interview card is placed such information as the student's favorite subjects, hobbies, school clubs, sports, test results, vocational plans, choice of educational insti- tution and reason for any maladjustments. Several tests are given to the students to determine their intelligence and mechani- cal abilities. Reading, clerical, and steno- graphical tests are given to those who will do future office work. 17 Career Day, sponsored by the Guidance Department, presented speakers from thirty different occupations to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of their particular lines of business. Important information on such subjects, study habits, art of taking notes, demands of colleges, information about the draft, and a bibliography of books dealing with occupa- tions, is obtainable from the Guidance Staff. All student failures are checked, reasons found for the failures, and help given to determine another subject better fitted to the pupil. Assistance is given in applying for admission to colleges and for scholarships; help is also given to students regarding their preparation for their mid-year exams and to returning veterans. Mr. Fenton has charge of the student placement for jobs. Through interviewing, testing, and fol- lowing-up the students through high school, the Guidance Staff is one of the most enter- prising and helpful departments of Leominster High School. BUSINESS SUBJECTS The Commercial Department includes a variety of subjects essential in the business world. Bookkeeping I and II classes aim to help develop the imagination, vision, and the ability to think and to analyze; to inculcate a sense of responsibility, dependability, and good work habits; and to teach how to keep a set of books in a business organization, whether an individual, partnership, or a corporation. Business Essentials with the application of previously learned mathematics to business problems, with the development of good citizens, through teach- ing the fundamental business practices, as its objective. The importance of legible pen- manship is emphasized in this course. Understanding legal information and con- ducting business dealings intelligently is taught in Business Essentials II. I deals primarily Ability to read and write printed short- hand fluently, to take dictation rapidly, and to transcribe material accurately on the type- writer is developed in the shorthand and stenography courses. Accuracy is stressed at the beginning of these studies, but the student gradually becomes skillful in doing the work rapidly also. Typewriting I and II build up the typist's ability from the fundamentals to typing business letters and overcoming personal typing problems. Typewriting II] is more advanced and deals almost entirely with the various phases and fine points of business typing. The typewriting courses are de- signed to stimulate interest, direct effort, and challenge work habits. PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS One of the most enjoyable classes held at L.H.S. is the Public Speaking class. To develop poise, a pleasant and ade- guate speaking voice, and clear, correct diction are the aims of this course. Choral exercises, individual drill, and daily speeches aid in accomplishing these aims. Often pupils assist other pupils thereby bettering themselves. During the year a play is presented by the class for the assembly and speech contests are held. A speech clinic is also held for those students who have speech defects. BOYS’ GYM CLASSES The cycle for the boys’ gym classes is full of various activities, including touch football, softball, and basketball. During the first part of the school calendar the boys are sent outside to play touch football. The different classes are divided into groups. At the end of the touch football season the leaders of gym classes enter into the Touch Football Tournament. In the semi-finals this year, the Juniors defeated the Seniors, and the Juniors in turn were defeated by the Sophomores. After the winter season is over, weather permitting, the boy's gym classes are allowed to go outside to engage in the inter-class softball contests. This sport is played within the regulations with required equipment available. Near the end of the school year a tournament is conducted between the two teams having the best won-and-lost per- centage. These two teams play a little World Series with the champions having to win 3 of 5 games. Along with these sports, is a full schedule of calisthenics, which includes push-ups, dips on bars, pull-ups, rope climbing, set-ups, Burpee test, standing broad jump, 100 yard dash, 440 yard dash, and the obstacle race. 18 Everybody, in doing the exercise, is trying his utmost to break the records set by pre vious students at L. H. S. Numerous times during the school year, the boys meet in Room B to discuss the various rules of the different games. Each Sophomore gym class receives a first-aid course. The four periods of gym each week are greatly enjoyed by everyone. GIRLS’ GYM CLASSES During balmy weather the seats in room B were occupied by the girls of the physical education classes. They devoted their time to compiling a notebook. This notebook consisted of rules and regulations of such sports as field hockey, soccer, softball, basketball and volleyball. Miss Lavin also gave notes on the construction of the body, good posture habits and first aid. During the winter months this class met twice weekly. Test results became a_ specified percentage of the girl's physical training marks. When the weather permitted, the girls had gym outside. Captains were chosen and these captains then chose the girls who were to be on their teams. The teams then competed with each other in sports such as softball, field hockey, soccer and volleyball. With the information the girls received in room B they were able to play a better game. During the winter months the girls meet in the gym. Besides playing basketball and volleyball the girls do square dances. When they are not playing basketball or doing square dances the girls are doing exercises. With these fundamentals some athletes should go a long way in the field of sports. DRAWING The main purpose of the mechanical drawing course is to prepare all pupils for any phase of engineering. The pupils this year have completed a very successful course. The aim of the freehand drawing class is to ready all pupils for a career in designing. At Christmas time, a tree and also the windows in rooms 19 and 20 were appropriately decorated by this class. Other projects accomplished by these students included the making of posters for various school activities. IJutroduction ta Clubs... S }——= wl Sl MEM go — Each club at the Leominster Senior High School, through its initiative and conscientious efforts, has succeeded in completing a very active year marked by many worthwhile accomplish- ments. Weekly meetings were held during X period under the supervision of able faculty advisors. Officers elected early in the year led the clubs. both scholastically and socially. Each club helped to better its group 20 THE MAGNET EDITORIAL STAFF The Magnet Editorial Staff is one of the busiest of the many school crganizations. Always ready to accept suggestions, the Magnet Staff is constantly striving for improvement. At any time a member may ke called upon to acquire some bit of information and write it up for the completion of the yearbook. Such otherwise important topics as the atom bomb and the U.N. conferences are com- pletely forgotten when the members enter room one for their weekly meeting. At this time such problems as picture backgrounds, the class history, the length of different articles, informal snaps, methods of improvement are discussed and solved. The Magnet staff this year has placed the accent on wholehearted cooperation. With the help of Miss Colley, their advisor, the Magnet members have worked together to publish a yearbook of which their classmates and they themselves will be justly proud. The officers of the Magnet Editorial Staff are Kenneth Healy, editor; William Suessbrick, assistant editor; and Janie Tucker, secretary. First Row: Left to Right—Edith Ali, Betty Coles, Joan Mahan, Sylvia Lolli, Louise Dandini. Second Row: Left to Right—Rose Simeoni, Angela Sabatelli, Edward McElligott, Jane Tucker, Vilma Padovano. Third Row: Left to Right—Marilyn Bacon, Betty Lanciani, Jean McIntyre, Ann Rioux, Joan Smith. Fourth Row: Left to Right—David Underwood, William Suessbrick, Rita Lynch, Michael Stelluto, Joan Mazzaferro, Marcia McCready, Joanne Merriman. Fifth Row: Left to Right—Shirley Nelson, Jackie Paquette, Larry Tata, Robert Valerie, Andrea Perlstein. Sixth Row: Left to Right—Mr. George Peck, Kenneth Healy, Miss Mary E. Colley. MAGNET BUSINESS STAFF : Every Tuesday during X period the meetings of the Magnet Business Staff have been held in Room 16 under the direction of Miss Kathleen Smith. The members of this club secured all advertisements for the Magnet by visiting different factories, stores, and other business concerns. Outside advertising was obtained by contacting people by direct mail. The staff also made a layout of the advertising sections and typed all the stories for the dummy copy of the book. The sale of this yearbook in home-rooms was conducted by the different members of the club. Another task that they performed was the collection of the glossies from the Senior Class. They also worked with the printers, engravers, and book binders in order to finish the copy of the book. The officers were: Business Manager—Marilyn Gage Bookkeeper—lIrene Lehoux Subscription Manager—Jean Williams Advertising Manager—Ruth Nichols First Row: Left to Right—Claire Tatro, Gloria Sambito, Glossies; Ruth Nichols, Advertisment Manager; Marilyn Gage, Business Manager; Jeanne Williams, Subscription Manager; Irene Lehoux, Accountant; Lillian Thibodeau. Second Row: Left to Right—Savina Di Paoli, Lorraine Champagne, Marilyn Johnson, Eva Bergeron, Theresa Hebert, Eleanor Del Vergo. Third Row: Left to Right—Norma Tisdale, Lucille Castriotta, Claire Bolduc, Shirley Schofield, Rita Bartoni. 21 22 PRESS CLUB One of the outstanding clubs which functions annually at L.H.S. is the Press club. Its expert faculty advisor is John F. Joyce, teacher of German and English. There are approximately thirty-five members distributed among several departments: sports, clubs, alumni, and the general school functions. The club feels a high degree of responsibility towards its school and pupils, because the job of the club is to interpret accurately and favorably the school to the community and especially to the parents. In addition to serving as a news agency for the school, the club provides practical train- ing in journalism for its members. Activities have included listening to speakers and going on field trips to various news- paper plants. Many former members have received distinction in college from the experience they have acquired in this club. A special feature inaugurated this year is the series of biographies of the members of the teaching staff. The Press Club has been an active member of the Central Massachusetts Interscholastic Press Association and for several years has won an award, an honorable citation for its news section. First Row: Left to Right—Florence Whitney, Ruth Grevelding, Jean Lynch, Joyce Hemenway, Marguerite Roberson, Sheila St. Cyr, Grace Gauthier, Rose Armillotti, Helen Lancey, Marion Stupak, Gloria Sambito. Second Row: Left to Right—Mrs. Morrill, Constance Lemire, Lorraine Lemire, Ann Cappociana, Mary Hasenstein, Suzanne Langen, Rhonda Malloy, Janet Comiskey, Lucille Castriotta, Pearl Donahue, Mr. Joyce. Third Row: Left to Right—Robert Mercier, Thurston Manzer, James Wyman, William Quint. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Leominster Chapter of the National Honor Society, which gives recognition to the students of any course who have maintained an average of eighty-five percent during their three years at senior high school, was originally granted a charter in 1926. The Leominster Chapter of this honorary organization was discontinued after the first year, but it was renewed in May, 1947. At the present time there are 3,338 chapters across the nation, of which 61 are in Massachusetts. The Leominster Chapter No. 522 meets at the Leominster Public Library, generally on the first Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 p. m. The first meeting was held October 27, 1948, in the Leominster Library, at which time the following officers were elected. President: Robert Brown Vice-President: William Suessbrick Secretary: Rachael Lanciani Treasurer: Simone Bourque Historian: Rose Armilotti Three committees were named: the Ways and Means Committee, the Program Com- mittee, and the Public Relations Committee. The students appointed to the Ways and Means Committee were Irene Lehoux, William Nimee and Jean Williams. Their job was to secure material for study on various school problems. The students elected to the Program Committee were Anna Carluccio, Kenneth Healy, and Joyce Hemenway. Their job was to plan for the speakers and entertainment for the meetings of each month. The students on the Public Relations Committee were Joan Mahan, Edward McElligott, Vilma Padavano, and Sheila St. Cyr. Their job was to keep the society informed of various problems throughout the neighboring com- munities. The following students are members of the National Honor Society: Rose Armilotti, Simone Bourque, Robert Brown, Eleanor Del Vergo, Marilyn Gage, Betty Ann Gilboy, Kenneth Healy, Joyce Hemenway, Rachael Lanciani, Rita Lynch, Joan Mahan, Joan Mazzaferro, Edward McElligott, Jean McIntyre, Joan Meunier, William Suessbrick, Vilma Padavano, Sheila St. Cyr, William Nimee, Jane Tucker, David Underwood, William Voedisch, Claire Whitney, Jean Williams, and Theresa Zinna. First Row: From Left—Kenneth Healy, Betty Ann Gilboy, Joan Mazzaferro, Robert Brown, president; Rachel Lanciani, secretary; Simone Bourque, treasurer; William Suessbrick, vice-president; Jeanne Williams, Irene Lehoux, Edward McElligott,. Second Row: From Left—William Voedish, Rose Armillotti, Pauline Meunier, Claire Whitney, Anna Carluccio, Vilma Padovano, Jean McIntyre, Jane Tucker, Sheila St. Cyr, William Nimee. Third Row: From Left—David Underwood, Joan Mahan, Ruth Grevelding, Rita Lynch, Marilyn Gage, Principal Dwight S. Davis, Theresa Zinna, Eleanor DelVergo, Joyce Hemenway, David Nixon. 23 Dramatic Clu... Under the very able leadership of Miss Lillian Ricker, the L.H.S. Dramatic Club had a full schedule for the year 1949. At the Annual Recital Night, several members of the club gave monologues which they had selected earlier in the year. Invitations were sent to relatives and friends, and with the help of the L.H.S. orchestra, the event was a great success. Students will remember the assembly that the dramatic club sponsored, which gave us an opportunity to see what talent was within our school. A few representatives of the Dramatic Club put on a fine show that was well worth remembering. A lot of hard work was required to prepare this assembly, and the results showed it. The Leominster High Dramatic Club belongs to an organization called the Central Massachusetts Dramatic Association. The purpose of this association is to unite dramatic clubs of schools within the area of Central Massachusetts. Once during the year, each school was host to the others. Refreshments are served and the group discusses the art of fine acting. ‘i The class of 1949 will never forget the wonderful work the L.H.S. Dramatic Club has one. The officers are: President, Barry Regan; Vice-President, Russell Lynch; Secretary, Anna Carluccio; and Treasurer, Rachel Lanciani. First Row: Left to Right—Lorraine Tocci, Janet Cataleta, Joan Gates, Carol Murphy, Mary O'Keefe, Carol Whitmore, Marjorie White, Rachel Walton. Second Row: Left to Right—Maurice Cormier, Leo Tatro, Gloria Sambito, Norma Tisdale, Marilyn Spiller, Rachel Lanciani, Anna Carluccio, Barry Regan, Russell Lynch, Ora DeAmicis, Diane Allard, Rose Camardella, Rita Bartoni, Dana Baggett, Elmer Fitzgerald. Third Row: Left to Right—Miss Lillian Ricker, Albert Steinmetz, William LaClair, Joan Flannagan, Janet Wedge, Jean Murray, Betty Davidson, Claire Whitney, Rose Bracani, Dorothy Waino, Doris White, John Hager, Edward Davis, Robert Lister. Fourth Row: — Left to Right—John Johansson, Richard Carignan, Phyllis Hertel, Patricia Goguen, Jean Gasbarri, Ruth Haenisch, Betsy Vinal, Marilyn McElligott, Jacquelyn Gould, Patricia Donnelly, Joanne Mendolusky, Peggy Metros, Gilbert Trembley, Paul Lewis. Fifth Row: Left to Right—Raoul Chalifoux, Virgil D’Onfro, Philip Comeau, Lawrence Fish, Louis Cormier, Ladner Carlton, John Derby, Edward Ward, Richard Hare. : 24 ANNUAL INTERCLASS PLAY CONTEST The Leominster High School Dramatic Club presented the Annual Interclass Play Contest on November 19, 1948, under the direction of Miss Lillian Ricker. The Class of 1951 presented the winning play, The Laundry Mark, by Beatrice McNeil. The cast of the play was as follows: Mrs. Donavan, an American housewife, Carol Murphy; her husband, John Derby; Rhoda, her daughter, Janet Wedge; Winifred, her son, Edward Davis; Muzie, a next-door neighbor, Diane Allard; Uncle Harvey, Dana Baggett; Madeline, Betsy Vinal; Roundy, George Ulrich; Stephen Richter, Edward Ward; Virgie, John Hager; Mimi, Joan Gates; Margie, Jacquelyn Gould; a lady saxaphone player, Ruth Haenisch; Miss Atchinson, a wealthy woman, Marilyn McElligott; Mr. Bixley, Ernest Caponi; Mr. Harker, Gilbert Tremblay; and Jasper, a dog, played by Cinder, a dog. The student coach was Patricia Donnelly. The Class of 1950 presented The Best There Is, by Marion Wefer. The cast of characters was as follows: Miss Evans, a nurse, Phyllis Hertel; Miss Hyslop, a nurse, Jean Gasbarri; Tessie, Mary O'Keefe, who was awarded the best actress award; student nurses: Marjorie White and Rachel Walton; an attendant, John Johansson; an interne, Ladner Carleton; Mr. Petersham, Lawrence Fish, who was awarded the best actor award. The student coaches were Patricia Goguen and Norma Tisdale. The class of 1949 presented the play Senor Freedom by Joan Lee Latham. The cast included Dolores Sarveda, a wealthy girl, Marilyn Spiller; Juan, a wounded soldier, Barry Regan; Gina, a servant, Rose Camaradella; Luis, a stranger, Russell Lynch; Bruna, an old woman, Dorothy Waino. The student coaches were Claire Whitney and Anna Carluccio. Between plays, selections were played by the high school orchestra. The faculty members who assisted with the play contest were Miss Blanche Jobes, John F. Joyce, and Elmer J. Bucknell. 29 2 aa el 26 CHORAL CLUB During the past year our musically inclined students have given some wonderful works ol music. At the annual Parents’ Night, the Choral Club entertained with many selections. Every- one present remarked favorably on the performance. When the Yuletide season came around, the group brightened the students’ spirits with ie potuers Assembly. The hymns and carols sounded magnificent as they echoed through the halls. The Choral Club presented a concertized version of ‘‘Carmen.’’ Solo voices were il- lustrated with the chorus behind them. ‘The original opera stars could not have done better,” students commented after the performance. Under the supervision of Miss Lucile Brown, the Choral Club has given us a year of music that the class of '49 will always remember. First Row: Left to Right—Betty Ann Gilboy, Carolyn Divoll. Second Row: Left to Right—Martha Manning, Patricia Dorin, Barbara Hurley, Marcia Lowe, Nancy McCreery, Rose Della Chaie, Carolyn Gaetz, Renda Baron, David Dennis, David Murphy, Theresa Burns, Evelyn Tocci, Elaine Mainville, Joan Pierce, Lesley Johnson, Marjorie Liehr, Peggy Beaudet. Third Row: Left to Right—Miss Lucille Brown, Dorothy Anderson, Barbara Caisse, Barbara Pinda, Grace Miner, Robert Anderson, Richard Roberge, Norman Gubber, Lawrence Fish, Ladner Carlton, Thomas Condon, Daniel Beaudet, Lucille Guertin, Phyllis Pulsifer, Phyllis Romano, Elizabeth Tyler, Dorothy Chester, Lorraine Olson, Jacqueline Jacobs, Joan Ulitt, Sheila Cormier, Nancy Ray, Herbert Fini, Raymond Landry, Norman Gallant, Helen Mason, Ann Robichaud, June Provost, Dolores Billotta, Joan Buckley. ORCHESTRA ‘Toot-toot, sqgueak-squeak, burr.’’ Praise the Lord, what could this be? Why, sophomore, you must know that today is either Tuesday or Thursday. The orchestra is ‘‘warming-up” for another one of its ‘jam’’ sessions. Finally, J. Richard Sutcliffe, leader of the band, gives a tap with his baton, and the strains of some beautiful classic issue forth into the corridors. Whether playing for the Better Speech Contest, Interclass Plays, or an assembly sponsored by the Public Speaking Class, the orchestra has been constantly rehearsing. In the spring, the orchestra participated in a Joint Concert between Leominster and Fitchburg High Schools. As the combined orchestras began to play, everyone from Leominster ; was assured that the early morning ‘‘jam’’ sessions had not been in vain. As school drew to a close, the orch estra assisted the seniors with their play, and, finally, with the one thing they had been striving for... graduation. When the last notes of the gradua- tion march had died away, everyone was assured that the orchestra had moved ‘Onward and Upward” since that first rehearsal. Piano—Betty Ann Gilboy, Marilyn Bacon, Catherine Macfarlane, Carolyn Divol. Violins—Betty Clark, Lorraine Gelinas, Norman McGrath. Horns—Pauline Porter, Shirley Schofield. Clarinets—Pauline Porter, Thurston Mansur. Saxophones— William Taylor, Dana Baggett, Roger Sawyer. Cello—John Derby. Trombones—Elliot Wheeler, Arthur McEvoy. Trumpets—Elmer Fitzgerald, Edward Davis, Elwin Buzzell, Frederick Chesborough. Drums—Dorothy Burgess, Ethel Grenfell, Richard Corliss, Marcia Morcall. Electric Guitar—Joan Irvine. Absent: Everett Osborn—Trombone. aL 28 FRENCH CLUB Motivated by their genuine and pressing desire to better the welfare of the yet war-torn people of France, the L.H.S. French Club has completed one of its most active and rewarding years. At the start of the school year, an unusually large number of students expressed a desire to attain membership in the club, and thus an extensive, competent staff of sixty-eight enthusiastic participants has served to strengthen the club's prestige. Various projects are annually undertaken. This year in addition to the regular selling of football pencils, Christmas cards, and the sponsoring of a French movie, the club arranged and sold cook books. Persistent, hard work was the formula for the year, and it produced portions of financial and moral success. The boxes which were so faithfully sent to the French war orphan whom the club adopted during the peak of the war's oppression continued, and the warm thankfulness of the young Loy was payment enough for the efforts required to make them up. The meetings were held once a month at the various homes of generous students, and everywhere friendliness was in evidence. A great variety of program presentations, delicious refreshments, and excellent atmosphere was created by the occasion of each gathering. Much credit is due to Mrs. Miriam S. Bucknell, whose considerate and wise counsel has always been the very essence of the club's success. Competent officers have also executed their jobs well. The officers are president, Robert Mercier; vice-president, Sheila St. Cyr; secretary, Joyce Hemenway; treasurer, Anna Carluccio. First Row: Left to Right—George Robbins, John Hager, Chester Cadrette, Roger Sawyer, William Dunn Edward Davis. Second Row: Lett to Right—Gloria Sambito, Lorraine Lemire, Renda Baron, Betty Ann Gilboy, Joyce Hemenway, Sheila St. Cyr, Robert Mercier, Anna Carluccio, Elaine Mainville, Marion Stupak, Rita Lynch, Joan Mazzaferro, Mary Hasenstein, Mrs. Bucknell. : Third Row: Left to Right—Margaret Surrette, Jean Murray, Rita Bartoni, Barbara Gettens, Ann Rioux, Marcia Lowe, Rachel Walton, Anna Stacey, Lorraine Champagne, Lorraine Lyonnais, Edith Ali, Jeanette DiPaoli, Edward Ward, Arthur McEvoy. Fourth Row: Left to Right—John Derby, Patricia Goguen, Altobell Grenfell, Joanne Merriman, Marcia McCready, Rolande Perreault, Andrea Perlstein, Suzanne Langen, Pauline Valley, Barbara Hurley, Margaret Metros. Fifth Row: Left to Right—Grace Gauthier, Patricia Doran, Carol Lynch, Ruth Haenisch, Patricia Donnelly. CAMERA CLUB The L. H. S. Camera Club is composed of an active group of students meeting on Tuesday, during X Period, in Room 3. Mr. John H. Rogers is the faculty advisor to the club. You may see these members at various times during school, taking informal snapshots of the students or of the faculty. Not only do they take these informal poses, but they also take formal groups; such as, class officers, faculty members, club gatherings, plays, and assemblies. This club is working side by side with the Magnet Staff in getting material for the year- book. After February first, when the work of taking pictures for this year’s graduating class is finished, the Camera Club will start taking informal shots of next year’s class. In this way the members will be able to get pictures of activities during the spring and will have a varied assort- ment:for next year’s Magnet. The officers of the Camera Club are president, Malcolm Lillie; vice-president, Russell Lynch; secretary, Eleanor Burke, treasurer, Virginia Nickerson. First Row: Left to Right—Jean Lynch, Barbara Burchstead, Nancy Burke, Eleanor Burke, Carolyn Emond, Marion D’Onfro, Barbara Gettens, Mary Bianchini. Second Row: Left to Right—Virginia Nickerson, Carl Falkenburg, Elliot Wheeler, Russell Lynch, Malcolm Lillie, William Voedisch, Lorraine Gagnon. Third Row: Left to Right—Richard Guy, Wesley Lindburgh, Domenic Lisciotti. PAS FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The James Gordon Carter Chapter of the Future Teachers of America was formed at the Leominster Senior High School this winter. Meeting during Activities period twice a month, this club aimed to introduce prospective teachers to the advantages of careers in education. This chapter has been named in honor of James Gordon Carter, Father of the Massa- chusetts Board of Education and the Teachers College Movement in the United States. Carter, a native of Leominster and Harvard graduate in 1820, taught in our local schools for a number of years. Our small but active local club hopes to secure a charter soon from the national organization sponsored by the National Education Association. Plans were formulated this year to invite teachers and administrators in the local school system to speak before the group. The group planned to take field trips to such educational institutions as the Fitchburg State Teachers College. The officers this year are Francis Caisse, president; and Gloria Sambito, secretary and treasurer. Other members include Rita Bartoni, Christina Calandrino, Betty Ann Gilboy, Margaret Frye, Mary O'Keefe, Ruth Piermarini, and Robert Prince. Robert Laserte was faculty advisor. First Row: Left to Right—Rita Bartoni, Betty Ann Gilboy, Gloria Sambito, Rose Carmadella, Mary O'Keefe. Second Row: Left to Right—Christine Calandrino, Mr. Robert Laserte, Francis Caisse, Ruth Piermarini. Absent: Peggy Frye and Margaret Metros. 3) MW Ll geff— Youth, in all its capricious ways, definitely manifests itself, also, as a possessor of the natural ability to contend in any sport or diversion with zest, clearheadedness, unfaltering sportsmanship, and the ability to accept detriment with a sense of fair play. The sports con- ducing to moral traits will soon dispatch the youth of this class, well-armed, into the universe, onward and upward, to their true position in the world! ot i ) ' VW) 32 COACHING STAFF The Leominster High School Athletic Program, under the direction of Coach Charles B. Broderick and his able assistants, Coaches Theodore Kucharski, Lancelot Fowler, and Carmine Picucci, has again been successfully completed. Because of lack of experience and injuries to the team, the Blue and White football record was not up to its usual standard. But do not forget that, although the team lost more games than they won, the boys still played inspired ball, especially against a heavy Arlington Team and a fast Gardner Team. Most of the boys were juniors, and with this year’s experience they should see a profitable year ahead. Doctor Charles Wheeler, the team physician, did a wonderful job in keeping the boys in shape during the year, for all the players were able to participate in the Thanksgiving Game against Fitchburg. FOOTBALL The 1948 football season was different from any other since Coach Charles B. Broderick has been coaching the Blue and White. For some unknown reason, the spirit of the boys was not up to the usual standard of L. H. S. When they played the comparatively easy teams, they did not play the brand of ball that wins a game. Then, on the other hand, against the stronger, favored teams, the squad showed the never-die spirit that spurs an underdog team to victory. The first two games were played away from home, and the boys, still green from not operating together, were no match for the well organized teams of Waltham and Nashua. The Leominster eleven later broke into the winning column when they defeated St. Mary's High School of Brookline and St. Bernard's High School. With wins and losses then even, the squad took on the heavy Arlington team. Before an amazed crowd, the team held Arlington to a 13-13 decision. The following week Leominster High engaged Somerville High, with the latter using a running attack while the Blue and White passed. The result was disappointing, not only in score, but also in that Teddy Rockwell, our star passer, received a foot injury. The next two games proved to be nightmares for the Leominster griders. With injuries sustained by two key men, Ted Rockwell and Dave Nixon, Leominster lost to St. Johns and Rindge Tech. The team bounced back with a decisive victory over the Orange and Black of Gardner. After two weeks of hard scrimmaging, the Blue and White of Leominster were ready to meet the Red and Gray and Fitchburg in the annual Thanksgiving Day Classic. During the second period of this action-packed game, a score of 7-7 was tallied. After the half was over, the tense reaction was broken by Fitchburg. The score set at 13-7 through the remainder of the game with Fitchburg winning. The Leominster High School gridiron eleven has played good, clean, hard-fought football of which every person in Leominster is proud. ‘First Row: Left to Right—Coach Charlie Broderick, John O'Neil, Bob Brown, Steve Beaudet, Frannie Arel, Gerry Lord, Joe Comiskey, Dave Nixon, Teddy Rockwell, Joe Petricca, Assistant Coach Ted Kucharski. Second Row: Left to Right—Dick Wonkka, Francis Caisse, Michael Stelluto, Joseph Picucci, Ernie Pirro, Robert MacGillvray, Angelo DeCarolis, Robert Sicard, Robert Mercier, Lawrence Fish. Third Row: Left to Right—Charles Carchidi, Michael Vendetti, Paul Fusco, Richard Connor, Ronald Greice, Walter Brown, Howard Surrette. Fourth Row: Left to Right—Lester Lemay, Norman Martineau, Henry Peters, Manager; Anthony DeCarolis, Frank Bovenzi, Larry Tata. Fifth Row: Left to Right—Robert Perla, Bernard Lord, Robert Lavin, Robert Ouellette, William Raphaele, Frank Vive Amore, Coach Carmen Picucci, John Mullan. 33 ‘ss — oe ee VINO 41 iP 69° BASKETBALL The 1948-1949 basketball season for the Blue and White quintet had many surprises in store for its fans. The coaching was taken over by Lancelot Fowler, who is filling the post vacated by Carmine Picucci, now coach of the squad ‘‘B” team. On hand to greet their new coach were the following veterans: David Nixon, William Suessbrick, Francis Arel, Gerald Lord, Gerald Crowley, Murray Smith, and Bruce MclIntyre. These boys were a great help for the coach in preparing all other candidates looking for an opening berth on the team. Contests were held on a home and home basis with Fitchburg, St. Bernards, Marlboro, Nashua, West Boylston, and Gardner. The traditional game against the alumni was also played by the Leominster ‘fighting five.” Of all the games, the two with Fitchburg were the most outstanding. For the first time in thirty-six years, Leominster beat Fitchburg at both games. Certainly this is a great tribute, not only to Mr. Fowler, but to our boys, who put their hearts and souls into each game. First Row: Left to Right—William Quint, Robert Anderson, Robert Mercier, Frank Bovenzi. Second Row: Left to Right—William Antonucci, Murray Smith, David Nixon, Philip Hadley, Lance Fowler (coach), Carlton Whitney. Third Row: Left to Right—Russell Lynch, Gerald Crowley, Bruce McIntyre, William Suessbrick, Robert Beland, Gerald Lord, Francis Arel, David Underwood. BASEBALL “Take me out to the ball game.”’ So let's go, folks, to take a quick glance at Leominster High School's baseball team under the capable leadership of Carmine Picucci. Although our great sluggers Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, and Dave Ferris did not return to team this year, Dave Nixon, Michael Franciose, Robert Mercier, Angelo DeCarolis, and a multitude of un- known talent organized into a team destined to attain success on the baseball diamond. Each game was played on a home and home basis. Contests were played against Fitch- burg, St. Bernard's, Gardner, Marlboro, and Worcester Trade. The baseball season proved to be very exciting not only for the players but also for the fans. First Row: Left to Right—David Raher, Joseph Marrama, James D’Innocenzo, Achille Piermarini, Richard Lavin. Second Row: Left to Right—Carmine Picucci, Robert Regan, Robert Mercier, Michael Franciose, David Nixon, Harry Smith. Third Row: Left to Right—Carlton Whitney, Philip Hadley, Murray Smith, Angelo DeCarolis. 33 36 TRACK Coach Broderick’s track team successfully completed a very active year. The return of many of the veterans to the team, including such men as: Francis Arel, high jumper; Jack Culnane and Ted Rockwell, quarter milers; Elmer O'Neil, Sidney Wood, and John Tormey, half-milers and milers; Mike Vendetti, shot put; and Robert Doucette and Robert Sicard, dash men, together with a group of enthusiastic newcomers made the track team a great success. Track meets were held with Marlboro, David Prouty High of Spencer, Fitchburg, Gardner, and Assumption High of Worcester. Participation in the Belmont Relays also proved successful. During the winter the Leominster team was represented in the State Meet held at the Boston Garden. This was the first team to return with a placement in the race. In the fifty yard dash Robert ‘‘Dewey’’ Doucette came in fourth place to win a point for Leominster’s team. It is the hope of the school that this team will constantly aim to achieve a high goal in the future years. First Row: Left to Right—Jack Culnane, Edward Rockwell, John O'Neil, Michael Vendetti, Francis Arel, John Tormey, Larry Thompson. Second Row: Left to Right—Coach Broderick, David Murphy, Sidney Wood, Robert Doucette, John Weaver, Chester Chadrett. Third Row: Left to Right—Louis Cormier, Lawrence Fish, Francis Caisse, Freeland Ringer, Norman Gallant. HIGH SCHOOL SKI CLUB In the fall of the year the Ski Club met to plan the coming year’s program and to elect new officers. The officers chosen were Helen Mason, president; Joanne Merriman, vice-president; Patricia Mullan, secretary; and Elizabeth Vinal, treasurer. At this meeting future meetings were planned and practice sessions scheduled weekly during the ski season. The program for monthly meetings included movies, socials, and lectures by former Ski Club members, who are now in clubs at the colleges they are attending. Plans for a week-end trip to North Conway for club members, as well as the sponsorship of the Winter Carnival for the entire student body, were feature projects of the year. The Winter Carnival program included interclass sculpturin g, ice events, sports dance, varsity basketball game, ski meet, and carnival ball. The Ski Club, totaling seventy-five members, is one of the largest of the school clubs. First Row: Left to Right—Marion D'Ontro, Mary DeCarolis, Marion Stupak, Sheila St. Cyr, Margaret Roberson, Barbara Burchstead, Nancy Burke, Helen Mason, Joanne Merriman, Patricia Mullen, Betsy Vinal, Jeanne Williams, Marjorie Hannigan, Mary Bianchini, Dianne Allard, Carolyn Gaetz. ’ Second Row: Left to Right—Phyllis Fletcher, Carol Divoll, Ruth Vive Amore, Joan Mazzaferro, Vilma Padovano, Helen Lancey, Barbara Pinder, Evelyn Tocci, Jackie Paquet, Janice Gettens, Doris White, Betty Lanciani, Jean McIntyre, Ruth Haenish, Grace Gauthier, Ruth Grevelding, Pearl Donahue, Miss Gladys Lavin. Third Row: Left to Right—Rita Lynch, Janet Cataleta, Rose Armillotti, Joan Irvine, Lorraine Gelinas, Lucille Guertin, Phyllis Hertel, June Howard, Janice Isles, Marcia Lowe, Phyllis Romano, Mary Hasenstein, Susan Langen, Maureen Condon. Fourth Row: Left to Right—Marcia Morcall, Carol Lynch, Ann Rioux, Marion Foltz, Marcia McCready, Barbara Gettens, Joan Buckley, Phyllis Pulsifer, Joyce Hemenway, Eleanor Burke. 2, ‘Cendiecdiieatined taki’ ideet pei natnedl y : 6 Oe Re Say | } 7 a 5 Rae LS MUGMGIIIS aie = We at Leominster High School have coaches to coach, players to play, and cheerleaders to cheer. However, not enough recognition is given those who cheer for our team. Although cheering for our team is not easy when the team is losing, the cheerleaders are always building up and maintaining the morale of the football fans and the team with such cheers as ‘The Long Locomotive,’’ ‘The Boomalacka Cheer,’ and ‘‘Down by the Drugstore.” Our cheerleaders are not only sturdy-voiced cheerleaders, but also very classy ones. When out-of-town games are scheduled, the Blue and White is proud to display its choice of cheerleaders. Leominster High School will always be proud of its cheerleaders, because of the undying school spirit they show. For the splendid work they did this year, let’s give a cheer for the cheerleaders of ‘49: Barbara Burchstead, Joan Mazzaferro, Barbara Hurley, Patricia Goguen, Barbara Burke, Marcia McCready, Barbara Gettens, David Underwood, and Edward VanVleck. First Row: Left to Right—Barbara Hurley, Junior; Barbara Burke, Junior; Marcia McCready, Junior; Barbara Gettens,Junior; Patricia Goguen, Junior. Second Row: Left to Right—David Underwood, Senior; Joan Mazzaferro, Senior; Barbara Burchstead, Senior; Edward Van Vleck, Senior. 38 Hurrah! for the cheerleaders, Nine in all, Who kept in good spirits — All times on the ball! They cheered at every game And at school rallies, too. If we won or lost, They saw the team through! One of the nine is Joan, One of the best in the crew; She's great with the cheers And has personality too! An energetic cheerleader By the name of Underwood Says, ‘‘Come on, kids; CHEERLEADERS In the junior lineup Is the vivacious Barbara Burke. She's great at giving cheers And making fun of hard work! Another junior named Pat, With fame for her jitterbug cheer, : Has done a swell job Throughout the school year! A great leader — Barb Hurley Has loads and loads of hep. Her cheers may not be ‘“‘be-bop,”’ But they're filled with lots of pep— This is for her first season. When the cheering is really good, Make this cheer especially good! ’ Most likely she’s the reason! Barb, with personality plus, An active leader is B. Gettens, Whom we'll never forget, Whose cheers brought her great fame, Topped every Hoiya! She’s always on her toes (We're willing to bei!) And has never missed a game! A boy from Sterling, So we end this little ditty A cheerleader named Ed, As a tribute to this group. Has a magnetic personality Good work, Seniors; Carry on, Juniors, Pushing him ahead! In next year’s football loop. MISS LAVIN Orchids to Miss Gladys Lavin, girls’ sports director and physical education teacher, for the marvelous coaching and supervision she has given to us in our athletic program. We, the girls of the class of ‘49, especially wish to express our thanks for her priceless aid in our basketball program. INTER-CLASS GAMES Always prominent in the girl’s gym classes here on the hill is the friendly rivalry in sports among the nascent sophomores, middling juniors, and hickory-hardened seniors. To determine the true title holders of “quality and preponderance in girl's sports,’’ competitive games are held. Each team, upon entering a game, seemed to realize that each had a favored chance, whether in skilled players, style, or new plays. Congratulations to the winning teams. 39 40 BASKETBALL Basketball, the most popular indoor winter sport with the girls of L.H.S., received a great turnout of ambitious candidates from the sophomore, junior and senior classes. The skills and aptitudes necessary for playing excellent basketball were developed and perfected at the afternoon practices held in the school gym twice weekly. On Tuesday, November 30, a total number of fifty-two girls turned out for the first practice session of girl's basketball, which was held in the gym after school. Basketball games were also played in the girls’ gym periods among gym teams. From the class teams the most proficient and skilled girls were chosen to make up the varsity squad which contended with Gardner High School. First Row: Left to Right—Carol Murphy, Lorraine Tocci, Janie Tucker, Helen Lancey, Sylvia Lolli, Rose Armillotti, Mary Bianchini, Catherine McDonald, Elizabeth Barry. Second Row: Left to Right—Theresa Farinelli, Mabel Lanciani, Jean McIntyre, Florence Whitney, Marion Stupak, Vilma Padavano, Janet Cataletta, Joan Mazzaferro. Rita Lynch, Marcia Blanchard, Ruth Haenisch. Third Row: Left to Right—Rachel Walton, Patricia Mullen, Phyllis Hertel, Doris Cormier, Eva D’Innocenzo, Frances Turano, Madeline Lanza, Savina DiPaoli, Nancy Piermarini, Jeannette DiPaoli, Marion D’Onfro, Miss Lavin. Fourth Row: Left to Right—Joan Buckley, Anna Gradito, Mary DeCarolis, Phyllis Fletcher, Theresa Fluet, Theresa Montaquila, June Howard, Janice Isles. Fifth Row: Left to Right—Marilyn Bacon, Pauline Porter, Mary McDonald, Lorraine Hebert, Leona Lanteigne, Joan Fletcher, Antoinetta Franciose, Rhonda Mallony, Diane Allard. SOCCER With the first few days of October came the rugged but popular game of soccer to the girls’ athletic program. During the gym periods, soccer skills were practiced out-of-doors and games were played among gym teams. Many a player’s leg, mistaken for the ever-rolling soccer ball, received a non-too beautiful bruise, dramatically introduced by the victim's indignant “‘ouch’’! The next day these forwards, halfbacks, and goalies could be found in the cafeteria at recess time, narrating with pride of the play which made them veterans. First Row: Left to Right—Carolyn Divoll, Phyllis Fletcher, Phyllis Hertel, Theresa Farinelli, Eva D'Innocenzo, Frances Turano, Madeline Lanza, Savina DiPaoli, Nancy Piermarini, Marion D’Onfro, Jeannette DiPaoli. Second Row: Left to Right—Maureen Condon, Mary O'Keefe, Janet Comiskey, Theresa Fluet, Patricia Mullen, Doris Cormier, Rachel Walton, Theresa Montaquila, Janice Campbell, Anna Gradito, Mary DeCarolis, Dianne Allard, Joan Buckley. Third Row: Left to Right—Marjorie White, Dolores Bilotta, Margaret Beaudet, Shirley Schofield, Hilda Angelini, Ida Fantozzi, Grace Gauthier, Florence Whitney, Jean Brown, Mary MacDonald, Marcia Blanchard, Betty Barry, Miss Gladys Lavin. Fourth Row: Left to Right—June Howard, Janice Isles, Eva Bergeron, Angela Lanza, Betty Lanciani, Rita Lynch, Janet Cateleta, Rose Bracani, Doris Angelini. Fifth Row: Left to Right—Lorraine Tocci, Nancy Burke, Yonande Allen, Jane Tucker, Vilma Padavano, Helen Lancey, Joan Mazzeferro, Rose Armillotti, Marion Stupak, Sylvia Lolli. 4] FIELD HOCKEY Girls’ Field Hockey at L.H.S. certainly changed the minds of many a fellow when he witnessed a game. Girls’ sports are usually thought of as non-tiring, easy playing, and thought up for the delicate ‘‘femmes’’. However, when field hockey began, it was found to be a most rugged game, and even the boys were undecided about entering. As the season progressed, and each girl had the rules firmly fixed in her mind, there were fewer bumps, and there was more good, clean playing. The interclass games certainly caused a lot of excitement with the juniors coming out of the “huddle”’ as the victors. First Row: Left to Right—Doris Cormier, Theresa Fluet, Eva Bergeron, Angela Lanza, Ida Fantozzi, Theresa Montaquila, Janice Campbell, Marcia Blanchard. Second Row: Left to Right—Rachel Walton, Phyllis Hertel, Theresa Farinelli, Eva D'Innocenzo, Francis Turano, Madaline Lanza, Savina DiPaoli, Nancy Piermarini, Jeannette DiPaoli, Marion D’Onfro. Third Row: Left to Right—Miss Lavin, Patricia Mullan, Yolande Allen, Lorraine Tocci, Betty Lanciani, Phylis Fletcher, Ann Gradito, Mary DeCarolis, Ann McDonald, Mary Bianchini. Fourth Row: Left to Right—Jean Brown, Ruth Bilow, Carolyn Emond, Janet Cataleta, Sylvia Lolli, Rita Lynch, Marion Stupak, Rose Bracani. Fifth Row: Left to Right—Claire Whitney, Grace Gauthier, Jane Tucker, Vilma Padavano, Helen Lancey, Joan Mazzaferro, Rose Armillotti, Betty Barry. SOFTBALL A popular annual sport, loved by all girl athletes, is the ‘‘batter-up'’ game of soft-ball. Many a dainty appearing ‘‘femme”’ has surprised her sport followers in the spring season with an envied high batting average and numerous home runs for her team. Practice in the after- noon and after school hours was a great advantage to these natural softball players. It gave to them the use of the entire athletic field in which to display their skills. Miss Gladys Lavin introduced new techniques on quick pick-ups and batting skills which aided the advancement of this game immensely. First Row: Left to Right—Pauline Proulx, Pearl Donahue, Janet Gaillardet, Nancy Piermarini, Mary De Carolis, Barbara Burchstead, Nancy Burke, Pastorah Bates, Marguerite Roberson, Sheila St. Cyr, Lorraine Gagnon, Elizabeth Barry, Dorothy Baer, Ann McDonald, Mary Rasmussen. Second Row: Left to Right—Jean McIntyre, Betty Lanciani, Carolyn Divol, Elaine Fletcher, Leona Lanteigne, Carolyn Gaetz, Doris Cormier, Frances Turano, Theresa Monaguillo, Marjorie Leihr, Leslie Johnson, Maureen Condon, Rachel Walton, Dolores Tata, Marion D’Onfro, Grace Gauthier, Florence Whitney. Third Row: Left to Right—Ronda Malloy, Ruth Haenisch, Peggy Beaudet, Lisa Ragistino, Rose Del Chiae, Jeannette Di Paoli, Phyllis Hertel, Lorraine Tocci, Mae Bessette, Yolande Allen, Mary Bianchini, Gloria Belanger, Eva Bergeron, Janice Campbell, Angela Lanza, Rose Bracani. Fourth Row: Left to Right—Lena Vairo, Jean Lynch, Elaine Wyman, Eunice Williams, Marjorie Zinna, Betty McGinley, Mary McDonald, June Lemire, Helen Mason, Diane Allard, Sylvia Lolli, Carolyn Emond, Dorothy Albert, Ann Robichaude, Barbara Pinder, Phyllis Romano. Fifth Row: Left to Right—Janice Iles, June Howard, Antonette Francoise, Savina Di Paoli, Nancy McCreery, Marion Stuapk, Helen Lancey, Vilma Padavano, Rita Lynch, Rose Armilotti, Janet Cateleta, Louise Dandini. 43 ot VOLLEYBALL “Set it up!’’ This was one of the many cries issued from the enthusiastic group of volley- ball players in the gym during X periods early this winter. With three lines manned on each half court, thirty players eagerly awaited the first serve, which would begin a decidedly ani- mated game. As an added attraction to this sport, occasionaly during gym periods games were played between the boys’ and girls’ gym classes. Then, more than ever, did the skills of this game have to be applied steadfastly to overcome the fast reaction time and swift, clear serves displayed by the boys. First Row: Left to Right—Sue Sangen, Laurette Hebert, Leona Lantsigne, Carolyn Gaetz, Doris Cormier, Terry Montaguila, Lorraine Tocci, Yolande Allen, Rachel Walton, Dolores Tata, Marion D’Onfro, Florence Whitney, Rose Bracani, Dolores Billcta, Doris Angelini. Second Row: Left to Right—Ruth Haenisch, Jacquelyn Gould, Rhonda Malloy, Peggy Beardet, Anna Gradito, Mary DeCarolis, Jeanctte DiPaoli, Phyllis Hertel, Maureen Condon, Lisa D’Agostina, Gloria Belanger, Mary Rasmussen, Janice Camp'ell, Eva Bergeron, Angela Lanza, Rose Salvi, Carol Murphy, Elaine Wyman, Lena Vairo. Third Row: Left to Right—Mary Hasenstein, Betsy Vinal, Leslie Johnson, Janice Isles, June Howard, Carolyn Divoll, Elaine Fletcher, Rose DelChiaie, Marcia McCready, Barbara Gettens, Marion Foltz, Ruth Bilow, Betty Barry, Grace Gauthier, Marjorie Zinna, Eunice Williams, Betty McKinley, Dorothy Albert. Fourth Row: Left to Right—Betty Lanciani, Jean McIntyre, Antonette Franciose, Marion Stupack, Helen Lancey, Vilma Padovano, Louise Dandini, Rita Lynch, Sylvia Lolli, Rose Armillctti, Janet Cataleta, Marie Nacke, Shirley Schofield, Marjorie Leiher. Fifth Row: Left to Right—Mary McDonald, June Lemire, Martha Manning, Nancy McCreery, Lorraine Gagnon, Barbara Burchstead, Nancy Burke, Pearl Donahue, Mary Bianchini, Diane Allard. TENNIS During the fall afternoons of September, tennis enthusiasts held their practices and games at the Barrett Park courts, under the guidance of Miss Gladys Lavin. Each girl was given individual attention in numerous tennis skills. With these acquired skills the girls were able to play some fast, interesting games. During the winter months tennis sessions were held in the gym where the backhand and serving skills were perfected. The girls took advantage of every opportunity they had of playing tennis and therefore bettered their abilities on a court. With the continuous practices of these fundamentals in this sport, the girls should go a long way in the field of tennis. First Row: Left to Right—Florence Whitney, Dorothy Anderson, Eleanor Burke, Doris Girouard, Joan Pierce, Joan Smith, Marilyn Spiller, Marion Stupak, Diane Allard, Mary Bianchini, Barbara Case, Ruth Haenisch. Second Row: Left to Right—Suzanne Langen, Betty Lanciani, Rita Lynch, Louise Dandini, Janet Cataleta, Marion D’Onfro, Ora DeAmicis, Barbara Gettens, Betty Ann Gilboy, Carolyn Gaetz, Mary Hasenstein, Carol Murphy, Betsy Vinal. Third Row: Left to Right—Joan Irvine, Lorraine Gelinas, Marilyn Bacon, Phyllis Hertel, Marilyn McElligott, Patricia Donnelly, Lorraine Gagnon, Nancy Burke, Phyllis Romano, Lorraine Tocci. 45 Class History... Through my secretly written column, I skall convey to you The history of a brilliant class to which much praise is due. I've stealthily watched it go forward, attack problems, and accomplish feats With an amount of remarkable zealousness that sure is hard to beat. Through a keyhole I've peered for three long years, Because | was able to find The incarnation of progress, The Class of ‘49. While reading my column, dear public, observe as you do so, How steadily ‘Onward and Upward” The class has managed to go. The Keyhole Reporter AT Leominster, Mass... .. September 16, 1946. I took a stroll up to L. H. S. today to look over the incoming class of sophomores — two hundred and sixty-seven of them, which is quite an enrollment for any class. Obviously, the enthusiastic looking boys and girls are not yet familiarized with high school routine, but in time they will learn to distinguish the chemistry lab from the cafeteria. While looking around, I encountered a comical situation; a large group of girls, all wearing big, red, crepe-paper bows in their hair, were congregated at one end of the cafeteria. Upon investigation, I learned that that these girls were all sophomores under- going severe initiation tests promoted by the seniors. Either the sophomores wore the bows, or else!! From mere observations, | am able to detect signs of promise in this class of ‘49. Leominster September 30, 1946. Yesterday afternoon I spent a busy day peeking through the keyholes of all the sophomore English classes. Reason? Why, five minute speeches, of course. My only regret is that I have but one pair of eyes with which to scrutinize my sophomores. Why, those kids are so good that I am seriously thinking of requesting the installation of larger keyholes at L. H. S., so that I will not overlook any of the brilliance radiated by my ‘49ers. Their individual speeches dealt with such subjects as, ‘The Art of Buttoning a Rain Coat’’ and ‘‘Why Bananas Should Never Be Put in a Refrigerator.'' Congrats to Dave Underwood and Barbara Remal, the two Better Speech Contest entries from the sophomore class. Dave's depiction of ‘The Battle’’ was enthusiastically received by the audience, and Barbara's story, ‘The Jade Earrings’, proved to be an interesting and clever narration. Leominster High School November 8, 1946. That was some sophomore party the junior class sponsored last Friday night. Quite an example of the good will which is so widely practiced on the hill. The sophomores certainly did appreciate the event because it was their first opportunity to become ac- gquainted with the upperclassmen. Two sophomores, Joan Mazzaferro and Huntley Hird, were awarded a prize for their superb dancing. Yes, these sophomores are slowly creeping into the social register of L. H. S. 48 Leominster November 10, 1946. My how that class is progressing! Already the newly elected president, Robert Brown, is exercising his potent leadership ability by undertaking a noteworthy feat. Along with vice-president Sylvia Lolli, secretary Mary Rasmussen, and treasurer Joan Sculley, he is completing negotiations for the purchase of class rings, an unusual undertaking for a group of sophomore officers. By purchasing class rings in their sophomore year, the forty- niners will be able to wear them all through high school and thus display with pride the emblem of a great class. ne Leominster . November 22, 1946. “Antic Spring,’’ the sophomore contribution to the interclass play contest, was judged the second best presentation of the evening. The juniors won first prize. Barry Regan, Jack Seeley, Donald Gordon, Peggy Frye, and Janet Cataleta made up the cast of “Antic Spring,’’ and are to be praised for their good work. Orchids also to the student coaches, Jean McIntyre and Huntley Hird, whose untiring effort proved fruitful! Leominster November 29, 1946. Fall is on its way out and along with it goes the familiar punt of the pigskin, leaving only memories of the exciting Saturday afternoons spent at Doyle Field by the faithful followers of the Blue and White. Leominster High has done pretty well on the’ gridiron this year, even though they did drop the traditional Thanksgiving Day game to the Red Raiders of Fitchburg, 7 to 6. Incidentally, there were quite a few sophomore candidates out for football this year. Although none succeeded in cracking the varsity lineup, Joe Comiskey, Jerry Lord, Dave Nixon, Fran Arel, Steve Beaudet, and Joe Petricca were all in there trying. No doubt, next year or the year after, the names of these boys will be listed in the lineup of the high school eleven. Leominster . . . . May 12, 1947. Last Friday evening the city hall auditorium was thronged with Leominster High students extravagantly dressed in accordance with the highly formal affair, the annual Junior Promenade. With the aid of my tiny keyhole camera, I was able to snap a few pictures of the enthusiastic crowd. The hall was gayly decorated with purple and white streamers. It was quite a gala affair. Leominster June 18, 1947. School bells rang for the last time today at L. H. S. when they tolled out the signal for the long summer recess. How time flies! The forty- niners are already prospective juniors. Well, I'll be back next year to report on their accomplishments; as juniors, they will be able to plunge forward with greater prestige. Right now, I am badly in need of a rest; my eyes are beginning to weaken from the strain of keyhole peering. The Keyhole Reporter 7 Leominster September 23, 1947. After spending all summer resting my eyes and training my ears, I am back again to track down the accomplishments of the class of nineteen hundred and _ forty-nine. Although slightly smaller in number this year — only 214 — the class still shows signs of ambition and ability to go onward. David Nixon has been chosen as its president; Sylvia Lolli, its vice-president; Bill Seussbrick, its sec- retary; and Dave Underwood, its treasurer. Leominster September 30, 1947. Rah! Rah! Sis-boom-bah! can be heard from the gym where the peppy cheerleaders prepared for their weekly appearance at Saturday games. Senior cheerleaders (Francis Burns, Constance Bovenzi, and Eleanor Mackey) have taken the newly chosen junior cheer- leaders (Barbara Burchstead, Joan Mazza- ferro, Dave Underwood, and Eddy Van Vleck) into custody and are teaching them the art of morale boosting. Football spirit is high this year at L. H. S., the team having lost but one game thus far. However, misfortune has struck three of the squad's most promising junior aspirants. Dave Nixon, first-string quarterback, Ted Rockwell, neat- passing halfback, and Bob Brown, an up- and-coming center, are all suffering from leg injuries which will delay their participa- tion in football for some weeks. Leominster October 16, 1947. The first major project to be undertaken by the junior class this year is the party which they will sponsor for the sophomores. Plans for the event are already progressing under class Pays tye eee 49 officers and committee heads. Records will be donated for musical entertainment and refreshments will be served in the cafeteria. The school auditorium has already been gayly decorated in the class colors, green and white. The juniors are working harmoniously in preparation for this party. Each member is pitching in and helping in one way or another to make it a success. 1947. night at Leominster November 13, Wednesday night was parents’ L.H.S. According to custom, the Better Speech contestants delivered their five- minute speeches before an audience of interested parents and teachers. Entries from the junior class were Janie Tucker, who narrated a charming and poignant story about a baby deer, entitled “My Friend, Princess,’’ and Jean Richards, who skillfully delivered her comical conception of a silly young lady at a baseball game entitled, “Ignorance is Bliss’’. Miss Tucker, whose speech was judged the second best of the evening, was awarded a silver medal by ex-Mayor Sidney E. Bell. ae Leominster November 21, 1947. Ah! I knew they would do it! The junior class won first prize in the Annual Inter-class Play Contest Friday night. Their presenta- tion, ‘Child Wonder,” starred Marilyn Spiller —a real child wonder—who was honorably mentioned as best actress of the evening. Another junior, Russell Lynch, made his debut and, in doing so, walked away with the best actor of the evening medal. Also sharing honors were Elaine Richards, Jack Seeley, Marilyn Gage, and Jeannette DiSab- atino. Barry Regan was the student coach of the junior class play. All did a splendid job! Leominster December 5, 1947. The annual Senior Prom was held in the city hall auditorium. One hundred and fifty couples, coming in their own or borrowed cars, attended this popular affair. Gerry Lorden's all-girl orchestra furnished the music for the evening. The large crystal ball and gay purple and white decorations created a colorful atmosphere. Leominster January 18, 1948. What's this... . black magic at L.H.S.? I certainly enjoyed the unusual assembly that was pre- sented to the student body today by Mister Lincoln Zonn, a skilled hypnotist. Mister Zonn, who told the students that hypnotism was nothing more than the power of sug- gestion, ventured to test his hypnotic powers on a group of volunteer students. One of these volunteers was Bill La Clair, a junior, who was made to play the piano, eat imagi- nary candy, cheer for Lunenburg High, and bark like a dog while under the spell of hypnotism. This assembly was one of the most entertaining and educational ever presented at L. H. S. and, because of this, will be lauded among the students for years to come. in. eho oe Leominster May 7, 1948. Last night I took a walk up to the city hall to spectate the colossal Junior Prom held by my forty- niner colleagues. Although the night was stormy and rain-swept, the attendance was not lessened by these complications. The grand march, which began at ten o'clock, was led by the class officers, who maneuvered expertly around the hall, keeping in perfect time with the music of Billy Note’s Orchestra. Green and white, the junior class colors, predominated; however, the magic lighting of the crystal ball radiated such a coalition of colors that the entire ballroom appeared to be bathed in gayety. Leominster May 12, 1948. Jean Lynch and Sheila St. Cyr were the two junior girls chosen to enter the contest for the selection of a Leominster Apple Blossom candidate. Eleanor Mackey and Nancy Ferguson were the senior choices, while Barbara Hurley and Marcia McCready were the sophomores’ selections. These girls were judged by their poise, charm, good looks, and personality. Marcia McCready was the first choice and was therefore entered as the Leominster Queen into a contest comprised of contestants from the 43 cities in the Nashoba Valley district. Finally, Marcia took top honors and was hailed as Queen of the Nashoba Valley Apple Blossom Festival. SO Leominster June 23, 1948. Pupils are once again beginning to tuck their school books and pencils away in mothballs for the summer vacation. As an attribution for the fine work they have accomplished during the process of their two years at L. H. S., four junior boys, Dave Underwood, Dave Nixon, Fran Arel, and Ken Healy, have been chosen to represent Leominster at Boys’ State in Amherst, Mass. There the boys will study for one week the problems of a democracy and deal with political viewpoints. Marilyn Spiller was chosen to go Girls’ State because of her fine contribution to the welfare of L. H. S. Next year the class of ‘49 will be the senior class of L. H. S. Don't forget to read my column, folks; I'll have lots more to report on my proteges as seniors. Leominster October 6, 1948. Well, the class of ‘49 has started its senior year in grand style. Already it has elected four capable officers: Teddy Rockwell, president; Sylvia Lolli, vice-president; Francis Arel, secretary; and Gerry Lord, treasurer. As seniors, the class of nineteen-hundred and’ forty-nine will strive to exceed the high standards it has upheld in the past; for the desire of each and every one of its members is to achieve a record which in later years may be reflected upon with pride. Leominster November 18, 1948. For its inter-class play selection, the Senior class presented ‘Senor Freedom,’’ a heavy drama concerning the tragedies inflicted upon the Mexican people by the outcome of a war. Because of the skill with which this difficult piece of work was mastered, the production was judged second-best of the evening, and a member of its cast, Rose Carmadella, was honorably mentioned as best actress of the evening. A play of this type, dealing with such a serious subject as war, demands skillful actors and actresses to portray the difficult parts. The cast: Barry Regan, Marilyn Spiller, Rose Carmadella, Russel Lynch and Dorothy Waino, artfully fulfilled the requirements of their roles and, therefore, successfully terminated their participation in these play contests. Miss Ricker, Dramatic Club faculty advisor, as well as the prompters, stage crew, publicity committee and make-up departments, deserve a cluster of orchids for unfailing effort in the promotion of these projects. Leominster November 22, 1948. I'm mighty proud of that Senior class! On Parents’ Night, November 21, two seniors, Lorraine Gagnon and Marilyn Spiller, won first and second prizes respectively in the speech contest. It surely is good to see the seniors hold their proper position among the underclassmen. Oh, well! My seniors always come out on top, anyway! Leominster December 3, 1948. Even if the class of ‘49 forgets everything else about its entire high school career, I am sure that it will never forget its Senior Prom, one of the most successful in the history of L. H. S. An overwhelming number of couples attended the prom itself while an equally large multitude thronged the balcony of the city hall to spectate. Refreshments— cake, coke, and ice cream, all of which could be obtained for the meager sum of twenty- five cents—were placed on sale in the banguet hall during the intermission. [| lost all faith in my ability to calculate when I saw the huge mass of young people line up for the Grand March; in fact, I even found it difficult to distinguish between the first and last lines. Senior faculty advisors, Mr. Peck and Mrs. Bucknell, were on hand to conduct the affair, as well as Mr. Joyce, Mr. Magane, Miss Piermarini, Mrs. Morrill, Mr. Laserte, and Mr. Bucknell. Leominster June 23, 1949. The class of 1949 will have made its final impression at L. H. S., and I will have peered through my last keyhole and written my last article. Although I am not a glutton for sentiment — that mist in my eyes is the sympton of an oncoming cold — I know that I will regret the passing of a great class at L. H. S. A few months hence the group which has worked so harmoniously together, and by so doing, reaped the harvest of success, will be scattered in all sections of the town, state, and country. I will not be able to trace down the doings of each individual; and, therefore, it is with a sigh of regret that I write a final piece of advice to the class — ‘‘Go onward and upward.” apes ol Some of OUr Students Cae ae BI Suara baal Ruth Bi feces Teddy raekee I 52 Even school days have their brighter moments, as all who participate in extra-curricula activities realize. Some type of social life may be found at L.H.S. to satisfy every student. Because there are so many different phases, much of the Magnet is devoted to this topic. We are grateful to our teachers who have done more than their share in helping our many activities become ever more successful. 93 Deep in the woods A sly gypsy dwells; And if given some money, The future she tells. When I asked her one day What my classmates would be, The old gypsy told me This strange prophecy. Joan Mahan and her loyal! supporters— Betty Coles, Renda Baron, Louis Cormier, and Pearl Corkum— will start a revolution to abolish all modernistic art. They will make it their special aim to convert Janet Gaillardet, a second Dali. Mary Bianchini and Louise Dandini will gain fame as the inventors of a new soda fountain concoction which they will call the Bi-an-dini’’ special. Many of the class of ‘49 willbe found in the future strolling again through the cor- ridors of L.H.S., only this time as teachers. Included in this group will be history teacher, Betty Barry; English teacher, Betty Davidson; and typewriting teacher, Pauline Proulx. | understand they are very fond of these subjects already! Donald Gordon will also be found at L.H.S., but not as a teacher. He’s going to be the principal with Simone Bourque as his secretary. Speaking of L.H.S., Ted Rockwell, with the help of an excellent architect, Bob Smith, will make arrangements for the building of a complete new high school. Nancy Richards will have troubles galore trying to teach ballet lessons to the many little girls in the Lynch Orphan Home, which will be run by two very capable girls, Rita and Jean Lynch. 54 However, you haven't heard anything yet. The gypsy informed me that John O'Neil and Bill Nimee will be partners in Baby Sitters Incorporated! The circus seems to have a _ strange attraction for many in the class. Yolande Allen will become a trapeze artist; Lillian Thibodeau, a bare-back rider; Ethel Grenfell, a snake charmer; Steve Beaudet, a tight-rope walker; Rita Bartoni, a lion tamer; Joan Wallace, a horse trainer; and Richard Carignan, a sword swallower. Quite a conglomeration! The assembly speaker on’ Alaska im- pressed Maurice Cormier and Richard Lemoine so greatly that they will try to make their fortunes looking for gold nuggets in that rich country. Another of our as- semblies will result in Sylvia Lolli’s becoming one of the very best tear-jerkers on radio in the soap opera, ‘‘Life Can Be Horrible.” Some of our other talented classmates will become famous musicians. Betty Clark will be an accomplished violinist, appearing often at Carnegie Hall; Betty Ann Gilboy, a wizard on the piano; and Paul McNamara will become a leader of McNamara’s Band. Roger Cormier will achieve fame as a singer re-named Roger Jolson. Also in the world of song will be Rose Camaradella, a professional ‘“‘blues’’ singer and Nancy McCreery, an opera singer of amazing ability. Although Paul Lewis will not become a genius on the piano, he will do his bit in serving humanity as a piano tuner. An observatory will be established by the well-known astronomers Sidney Wood and Albert Steinmetz; however, they will be rather disappointed several years from now to find what they believe to be a new moon to Jupiter will be proven by an authority on the subject, Vilma Padovano, to be only a street light on Main Street. Cerillo Iacaboni and Ernest Hachey will find pleasure in digging for relics of pre- historic man in Germany. We will have two famous chemists representing our class in the world of science. Ken Healy and Bill Voedisch will discover a new element which they will name ‘‘Bucky’’ in honor of their former chem teacher. Jack Culnane will also do much for science as a research chemist in South America. Carolyn Emond, a noted photographer, will be highly praised for the picture she will take of Pauline Conant coming in first in a women's marathon. I was told by the gypsy that two of our very guiet (?) girls will become librarians— Peggy Roberson and Edith Flanagan. Paul Gowdy is going to be a great man hairdresser, who uses as his motto, “I shall make the homeliest beautiful.’ Helping him in his beauty salon will be Grace Gauthier, Eleanor Del Vergo, and Theresa Zinna, who will specialize in contriving new coiffures. Their work will be commended in the beauty articles written by Roland Perrault for various magazines. “Buddy” Tardiff, who will be a most appropriate judge in the Miss America Beauty Contest, will probably need the help of Richard Roberge, Arland Richardson, and Paul Fusco, F.B.I. men; and also Barry Regan, president of a detective agency and Jack Seeley, vice-president, to come through alive. ‘‘Ginny’’ Nickerson will be the final winner of the contest. I was told that Claire Tatro, Eva Bergeron, and Claire Bolduc will form the “Happy Housewives’ Sewing Circle.”’ Eva, who hates to sew, will thread needles for the two Claires and keep the conversation going. We also have several other girls in our class who will become happy house- wives; namely, Gladys Rugg, Doris White, Ruth Grevelding, and Janie Tucker. Of all things, Joe Comiskey will be a polite busdriver, and John Di Russo will be an advisor to people with problems in etiquette! Even more astounding is the fact that Helen Lancey will write a book entitled ‘The Advantages of Being an Old Maid.” S)) The Gypsy said that Ruth Nichols and Angela Lanza will operate a dairy farm. Whenever the cows are feeling under the weather, they will be doctored by veter- inarians, Gloria Sambito and Marjorie Robin- son, who will specialize as horse and cow doctors. If the weather has anything to do with the cow’s illness, maybe Louis Cantin or Harold Richardson, who will be weather- men, will be able to remedy it. Allan McKinstry, a preacher of the gospel, will probably accompany explorers, John Weaver and Richard Thompson, to the Arctic Circle in hopes of finding some Eskimos to convert. Perhaps Albert Joseph will beat him to it because his great love for whale meat will drive him to the cold north before long. Maybe he ought to take Bill LaClair, a well-known hypnotist, along with him to hypnotize dangerous polar bears. By the way, Joan Quirk, Kay MacFarlane, and Nancy Crossman ought to get quite a bit of experience handling bears; they're going to run a zoo! Similar to feeding cross bears will be Arline Serafino’s job as manager in an old ladies’ home. Marion Stupak has become so ac- customed to giving five-minute speeches that she will become a famous orator. Also in the field of speaking and acting will be Marilyn Spiller, Gloria Belanger, and Dorothy Waino, great stage dramatists; Lorraine Gagnon and Eddie Van Vleck, renowned movie stars; Norman Duchesneau, news commentator; Richard Hare, radio sports announcer; and Barbara Killelea, lovely television actress. Jimmy Lanciani, Roger Shepard, and Paul Mullaney will contribute a great deal to mankind by bringing techni- color to television. Through their efforts, “Patsy’’ Del Bove's quiz program will look even better. Stories written by Bob McLean for ‘‘Suspense’’ oug ht to prove interesting too. Ruth Gauld, manager of a movie theater in the heart of New York City, and Gail Pelton, movie reviewer and critic, will have many opportunities to see their old friends of the screen. Maybe between the shows, Ruthie Bilow will put on her sword throwing act with Helen Wawrynoicz as her victim. Other professional performancers will be Pat Bates, Janice Campbell, Nancy Burke, Mary Rasmussen, and Pearl Donahue, who will organize their own ballet group. These famous ballerinas will often’ be seen eating their salads in Richard Valeri’s cafe- teria. Theresa Hebert and Bea Ashe will be Dick's efficient cashiers. However, Dick's cafeteria will not be the only famous eating place around. Carl Johannson will make delicious meals as chef of his own Swedish Restaurant. In the future, many of our classmates can organize their own literary guild if they desire. Among them will be Ann Arthur, illustrious critic of modern literature; Janet Cataleta, social column editor for the Leomin- ster Enterprise; Rita Gallotto, author of several mystery stories; Gloria Gould, writer of poetry; Sheila St. Cyr, lovelorn editor for a New York newspaper; Kenneth Novak, a publisher of comic books; and Dave Under- wood, overseas correspondent for Marilyn Gage’s magazine, “This Earth of Ours.” Eddie McElligott's cartoons, covergirl Barbara Burchstead, and fashion model Joyce Hemen- way will appear in this and other magazines. Many of the magazines will be sold by a great traveling salesman, ‘‘Skippy’’ Caisse. Giving their opinion on the clothes modeled by Joyce and Barbara, who, incidentally, will be members of Betty MacKirdy’s modeling agency, will be celebrated fashion critics: Nancy Greco, Bill Suessbrick, and Lorraine Tocci. The call of the sea will come to Dot Baer, who will become a deep-sea fisher. Cheer- up, Dot, I was told that Franny Funari, an under-sea diver, will make things easier for you by attaching fish on your hooks. Also interested in the sea will be Mae Bessette, another Lorelei, who will sit on a rock combing her dark, flowing locks. I know that sounds a bit far-fetched, but that’s what the gypsy said. She announced, too, that Elaine Main- ville will become a resident of Mars after leaving the earth in a specially constructed balloon. First to realize her plight will be Pauline Meunier and Yolande DeLisle, who will send her supplies to keep her healthy and happy. Some of the class of '49 will become millionaires. Gerry Lord will win his millions the easy way by finding a briefcase full of money. Fran Arel, who will own an oil field in Texas, will have to work for his, though with the aid of an expert in that line, Raoul Chalifoux. Anna Carluccio will retire at an early age with the money she will win on a quiz program. Pulling money in by the cartloads will be Ida Fantozzi and Peggy Frye, operators of a mink farm in Canada; Elaine Wyman and Janice Gettens, pro- prietors of a Florida Treadway Inn; Rachel Lanciani and Irene Lehoux, successful part- ners in law; Charlie Williams and Warren Gove, owners of a reducing salon; Jean McIntyre, raiser of turtles for a turtle soup factory; Virgil D’Onfro and Michael Fran- ciose, perfume manufacturers; and Robert Gariepy, owner of the Gariepy Pickle Factory. Betty Lanciani, widow of a wealthy businessman, will spend her millions traveling through Europe, and Claire Lucier will be well provided for as wife of the rich king of Zenabia (a country yet to be). After graduating from nurses’ training, Rose Armillotti will become a NAVY nurse; Jean Brown will be the head nurse in a Swedish hospital; Claire Whitney will be superintendent at the Leominster Hospital; and Jeanne Williams will be hired as an air- line stewardess because of her pleasant smile. Dr. Richard Guy will have as his dental secretary, Marcia Blanchard. Perhaps he 56 will have to hire undertaker Malcolm Lillie to cart away his victims. George Gallant, Jimmy Drozd, and Robert Anderson will operate a helicopter taxi service and transport such notables as— African hunters, Philip Comeau and John Lavoie; and Secretary of State, Bob Brown, to various sections of the world. Maybe they will see on their travels Shirley Nelson and Arline Nass, who will be owners of a souvenir shop in Indo-China, or Jimmy Lawrence, who will be busy sailing around the world in a small yacht. Florence Whitney, teacher of driving lessons, will probably see a lot of Kennethe Johnston, used-car dealer, and perhaps she will occasionally see Russ Lynch, a chauffeur, getting more gas at Richard Holman’s gas station for his frequent jaunts to the country. On one of these trips Russ will undoubtedly pass Ann McDonald's farm. Jackie Paquet will be the first woman to become a coach for a men’s college basketball team. Also in the sports’ world will be Robert Perla, manager of the Cleveland Indians with Dave Nixon as his top-notch pitcher. Joan Mazzaferro will make cheer- leading popular at baseball games. Roy Hetchell and Domenic Lisciotti will start a homework agency, charging only one dollar per hour. They will probably hire Edward Caissey, the world’s fastest typist, to help them. Too bad it's in the future, huh? Eleanor Burke will also help fellow sufferers by inventing a new shorthand system. She didn't like Greggs! One of the century's greatest achieve- ments will be Charlotte Porter's cure for giggles. It will enable Bill Quint, English professor in a women’s college, to teach in peace. Speaking of peace, if Harvey Scobie’s candidacy for president of U.S. A. is success- ful through the efforts of his worthy campaign oy | managers, John Tormey, Leo Tatro, and Larry Piermarini, we shall all be living in a peaceful world. Henry Peters, Leo Plette, and Robert Prince, congressional representatives; Richard Bourque, Justice of the Peace; Lena Vairo and Frances Lizzotte, operators of a lonely hearts bureau; and Don Bigelow, a member of the Leominster School Committee, will do their utmost to make the world a happier place for all. Mario DeCarolis won't need much help, however. He's going to be a hermit. Rose Bracani and Norma Gowdy will be working together in a bakery featuring Rose's delicious Italian bread. Rosemary Brown will be working with food too, but only one kind — nuts. That's right; she’s going to prove that people can exist on nuts alone. Fred Chesbrough, Bill Marrama, and Larry Thomas may find their jobs as prison wardens interesting. Byron Shepard and Joe Petricca will find their vocations a bit unusual. ‘‘Sheppy’’ will become a tester of waterproof fountain pens, spending a great deal of time under water; and Joe will become a famed flag-pole sitter, spending his time high above the heads of the common crowd. Last, but not least, the gypsy informed me that Dave Tucker will become a fire-chief with a shiny red car plus a siren, but somehow this isn’t much of a surprise to us. hohe END TEEN AGE CANTEEN We're always welcome at the doors of the Leominster City Hall for another get-together at T.A.C. to dance to the famous orchestras of Tommy Dorsey, Vaughn Monroe, Harry James, and many others — on records, of course! Once a month we have a real, live, genuine, in-the- flesh orchestra. When we're weary of dancing, we go downstairs to play ping-pong, chess, checkers, and other games, or go to the coke bar for a refreshing drink to keep us going until 11:00, closing time. The officers of the Teen Age Canteen are Ruth Grevelding, president; Dave Dennis, vice-president; Helen Mason, treasurer; and Jean MclIntyre, secretary. They work with a group of high school students to keep our T.A.C. the center of attraction — and they certainly have succeeded. First Row: Left to Right—Sheila St. Cyr, Charles Gaetz,. Grace Gauthier, Mr. Martin Burns, Ruth Grevelding, David Dennis, Helen Mason, Jean MclIntyre. Second Row: Left to Right—Rita Lynch, Vilma Padovano, Florence Whitney, Rose Armillo tti, Louise Dandini, Marjorie Hannigan, Patricia Mullen, Joan Flanagan, Gerald Lord. Third Row: Left to Right—Michael Stelluto, Anthony Armillotti, Francis Arel, Sylvia Lolli, Marcia McCready, John Culnane, Robert Sicard, Robert Mercier. 58 CAREER DAY L.H.S. has recently installed a very worth-while practice. It began last year when we had our first Career Night. It was such a huge success that the faculty decided to have another this year, in the form of Career Day. Taking place on Decem- ber 8th, during the school day, it gave all pupils and even some parents a chance to attend. This practice of having an annual Career Day should prove to all concerned that L.H.S. is willing and able to aid her students in looking forward to the future. The committees who planned Career Day are: Faculty: Dwight S. Davis, John H. Coburn, Frances L. Lockey, Everett C. Donnelly, John H. Rogers, Robert Laserte. Faculty on Arrangements: Elizabeth Colley, Katherine Dugan, Kathleen Harris, John F. Joyce, Kathleen Smith. Faculty Aides: Everett C. Donnelly, Theodore Kucharski, Robert Laserte, John Rogers. Student Aides and Ushers: Francis Arel, Chairman; Anthony Armillotti, Dorothy PARENTS’ The seventeenth Annual Speech Contest was held in the Leominster High School Auditorium, November 9, 1948, for the benefit of the parents who came to the high school to visit the teachers of their children and to witness the Speech Contest. The program opened with a selection by the high school orchestra, followed by a welcome address from Principal Dwight S. Davis. The chairman of the speech contest, David Tucker, then announced the first speaker, Carol Murphy, who talked about ‘The Mind. Altobell Grenfell, who spoke on “Tt pays to Advertise, ’ won honorable mention. ‘The Last Mile’’ was then given by Lorraine Gagnon, who won first prize. During the intermission the Choral Club ei) Baer, Robert Brown, Candide Caligaris, Joseph Comiskey, Roger Cormier, John Cul- nane, Mary DeCarolis, Eva D’Innocenzo, Norman Dion, Jeannette DiPaoli, Savina DiPaoli, Joan Frye, Jacquelyn Gould, Richard Guy, Ruth Haenisch, Richard Hare, Gerald Lord, Bruce Lynch, Lorraine Lyonnais, Leroy Martin, Patricia Martin, David Nixon, Peter Nixon, John O'Neil, Angela Pochesi, Edward Rockwell, Robert Sicard, Robert Smith, Wil- liam Suessbrick, George Ulrich, Frank Vivo Amore, Richard Wonkka. Student Secretarial Assistants: Arlene Serafino, Chairman; Marcia Blanchard, Irene Lehoux, Claire Lucier, Betty MacKirdy, Pauline Meunier, Arlene Nass, Simone Bourque, Eleanor Del Vergo, Lorraine Gagnon, Rachel Lancianni, Jean Williams, Theresa Zinna. Conferences chosen by student vote were art, aviation, cosmetology, civil service, construction work, dentistry, entertainment, farming, journalism, law, liberal arts colleges, tool and die industry, medicine and nursing, office work, pharmacy, plastics, radio and television, skilled trades, teaching, telephone company, and trucking. NIGHT sang excerpts from CARMEN. The following were then presented: ‘The Birth of a Star,’’ by Frank Bovenzi; ‘You've Got the Wrong Man,” by Jacqueline Gould; “Of Blind Dates,’’ by Marilyn Spiller, winner of the second prize; and ‘The Shoe Business,’’ by Russell Lynch. After the decision of the judges, the parents talked informally with the teachers. The first Better Speech Contest took place during an assembly period in the fall of 1931. A few years later, the annual contest was made part of the Parents’ Night program. Each year since 1935, ex-mayor Sidney E. Bell has given gold and silver medals to the winning speakers. FOREWORD Desire and greed, destruction, hate, and war; Disease, position, money, death, and crime — Forget all these perplexing thoughts tonight, And let our drama soothe your tired soul. The fears and worry of the wordly mind Close out, and welcome happy inner dreams; Then softly through the gloom, the magic charm Of peaceful joy steals into every heart. In these serene conditions we present Our tale of loves entwined, yet full of mirth, Commingled with the gay enchantment of The merry sprites who cast their spell o’er all. Now as we breathless wait, the lights grow dim; The curtain rises to suggest this truth: That ours perchance the world of shadow is, And the bright real world lies in the realm of dreams. —Jean McIntyre. 60 For the first time in the history of Senior Class plays a Senior Class chose a Shakespearean phantasy, the immortal A Midsummer Night's Dream, which was staged with all traditional color and opulence on the nights of April twenty-ninth and thirtieth, at the junior high school auditorium. Practically every member of the Senior class participated either as a member of the large cast of eighty-five or on the pro- duction staff which numbered eighty-seven. The resources of every department of the high school and the trade school were called upon to make the pro- duction a great success. At the closing performance on Saturday evening, the class of ‘49 honored Mr. Joyce for his splendid work in producing a memorable class play A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM The Cast Arranged in the Order of First Appearance FOREWORD é —The Court of Theseus — PHILOSTRATE, master of revels Sidney Wood THESEUS, Duke of Athens . Edward Rockwell HIPPOLYTA, Queen of the Amazons, betrothed to Theseus Sheila St. Cyr Jean McIntyre Stephen Beaudet Lorraine Gagnon EGEUS, father of Hermia HERMIA, soe of eS LYSANDER David Nixon DEMETRIUS Gerald Lord HELENA . Janet Cataleta Francis Caisse _ Robert Anderson DIOMEDES, a soldier ANTENOR, a soldier LYSIMACHUS William Quint SEMPRONIUS _ Roger Shepard DEIPHOBUS . . Richard Roberge SILVIA . Janet Gaillardet DIANA . Renda Baron HERMIONE Lorraine Tocci AEMILIA Yolande Allen CRESSIDA . Lena Vairo LYCHORIDA Arlene Sarafino TRAS . Janice Campbell TIMANDRA Louise Dandini CHARMIAN Helen Lancey VIRGILIA Jacqueline Paquet DIONYZA Rachel Lanciani IMOGENE Dorothy Wainio LAVINIA Betty Davidson THAISA . Virginia Nickerson VALERIA : Eva Bergeron PERDITA . Yolande DeLisile MARINA . Jean Brown DORCAS Mary Bianchini ADRIANA . Elaine Wyman LUCIANA - Kathleen Macfarlane —The Tyadsrmen of Athens— QUINCE, the carpenter (Prologue) Kenneth Healy BOTTOM, the weaver (Pyramus) Russell Lynch SNUG, the joiner (Lion) ; John O'Neil FLUTE, the bellows-men der (Thisbe) : . Francis Arel STARVELING, the tailor (Moonshine) William Nimee SNOUT, the tinker (Wall) Byron Shepard —The Creatures of the World of Dreams— FAIRY, attending Titania. Joyce Hemenway PUCK, or Robin Goodfellow, Oberon’s messenger Barry Regan OBERON, King of the World of Sprites and Shadows : s William Suessbrick QUEEN TITANIA . Gloria Belanger —Titania’s Court— PEASEBLOSSOM Marilyn Spiller COBWEB 3 s Joan Mazzaferro MOTH . Jane Tucker MUSTARDSEED Pastorah Bates TITANIA’S CAPTIVE CHANGELING Rose Carmedella CANDYTUFT Peggy Roberson DAWNCLOUD Nancy Richards MIST ; Marilyn Gage FIREFLY Pearl Donahue MOONBEAM Nancy Burke FERN : Theresa Zinna ZEPHYR Irene Lehoux SHEER. . Rose Armillotti POMANDER Barbara Burchstead IMP ; Jeanne Williams LULLABY Ann McDonald CHAPLET Mary Rasmussen THYME . ; Rolande Perreault CORNBLOSSOM . Jean Lynch PRANK . : ; Pearl Corkum MUSKROSE Simone Bourque EGLANTINE . Arlene Nass WOODBINE . Betty Lanciani DEWBERRY : Pauline Proulx Operon s Atendsntee BATWING . . Gloria Sambito NIGHTSHADE Rita Bartoni OWLET . : Mae Bessette 61 HAILSTONE . Claire Bolduc SNAKELET Marion Stupak NEWT. Claire Tatro THORN . Doris White SPIDER . Rita Lynch SNAILET Marjorie Robinson BETTLE Ida Fantozzi TWIG Frances Funari DRONE Angela Lanza Dancers from Grade ‘Schools— Joyce Bartlett Karen Swanson Heide Keller Leslie Swanson Nancy Porter Joyce Wheeler Joan Solomon Production Staff PRODUCTION MANAGER PRODUCTION DIRECTORS Vilma Padovano—Claire Whitney TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Edward McElligott STUDENT COORDINATOR WITH TRADE SCHOOL . Louis Cormier DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Betty Ann Gilboy ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF MUSIC Frederick Chesbrough— oe Clark—Charlotte Porter DIRECTOR OF DANCE Nancy Richards STAGE MANAGER . Warren Gove CHIEF ELECTRICIAN . William Voedisch SOUND EFFECTS MANAGER Malcolm Lillie PROPERTY MANAGER Robert Gariepy HAND PROPERTY MANAGERS — . Ruth Grevelding— Florence Whitney BOYS’ WARDROBE MANAGERS Norman Duchesneau—Richard Townsend GIRLS’ WARDROBE MANAGERS Peggy Frye—Joan Mahan MAKEUP MANAGERS | Betty MacKirdy—Joan Quirk SUBSCRIPTION AND PATRONESS MANAGERS Anna Carluccio—Sylvia Lolli TICKET AND HOUSE MANAGER Richard Guy PUBLICITY MANAGER Jack Culnane ASSISTANT PUBLICITY MANAGERS Dorothy Gosler—Gloria Gould BOX OFFICE TREASURERS Leo Plette— CHIEF USHER ; Nancy Crossman Stage and Property Staff: Beatrice Ashe, Edward Caissey, Raoul Chalifoux, Maurice Cormier, Mario DeCarolis, Edith Flanagan, George Gallant, Cerillo Iacaboni, Carl Johansson, John Joseph, James Lanciani, James Lawrence, Richard Lemoine, Paul Lewis, Dominic Liscotti, Shirley Nelson, Robert Perla, Henry Peters, Laurence Piermarini, Arland Richardson, Harold Richardson, Albert Steinmetz, Richard Thompson, Richard Valeri, Charles Williams. Costume and Makeup Staff: Betty Barry, Marcia Blanchard, Eleanor Burke, Betty Coles, Rita Gallotto, Norma Gowdy, Claire Lucier, Elaine Mainville. Ticket and Business Staff: Rose Bracani, Hare, Richard Holman, Pauline Meunier. Ushers: Ruth Bilow, Betty Coles, Eleanor DelVergo, Ruth Gauld, Janice Gettens, Nancy Greco, Ethel Grenfell, Theresa Hebert, Barbara Killelea, Francs Lizzotte, Ruth Nichols, Gail Pelton, Gladys Rugg, Robert Brown David Underwood Richard Lilian Thibodeau, Jean Wallace, Helen Wawrynoicz. Trade School: Allan McKinstry, Robert McLean, Kenneth Novak, Lawrence Thomas, John Tormey, John Weaver, Robert Thomas, Donald Hare, Leroy Martin, Robert McQuade, Robert Beland, Lester Lemay, Francis Lachapelle, Richard Hodson, Albert Traini, Charles Norris, James R. Geary, Jr., Edward Lewis. 1. The Mad Scientists! Bill Voedisch, Sidney Wood, Charlie Williams, Al Steinmetz. 2. Speech Contest Winners. Lorraine Gagnon, Jean Gasbarri, Marilyn Spiller, Past Commander Edward Killelea, American Legion. 3. Russ Lynch and Friends. Russ Lynch, Bob Brown, Mr. Davis, Mr. Bucknell, Jack Culnane, Ken Healy, Mr. Donnelly. 4. A Word with the Wise. Columbo Piccolomini, Mr. Donnelly, Conrad Caligaris, Mr. Laserte. 5. The Wandering Mind. Nixon and Cheerleaders. 6. ‘The Boy Stood on the Burning Deck. ’ Sylvia Lolli, David Nixon, Anna Carluccio, Bill Suessbrick. 62 (Cut on Page 63) 1. Pride of the Seniors. 2. The Old Salt. 3. Honest Abe. 4. The Champs at Work. Mirrless, Louis Cormier, Bill Suessbrick, Jerry Lord, Teddy Rockwell, Jane Tucker, Joyce Hemenway. 5. Arthur Comes Through. Art McEvoy. 6. Carnival Day at the Tow. Jack Culnane, Freeland Ringer, Butch Anderson, Miss Gladys Lavin, Louis Cormier, Dick Lavin, Leo Kershaw, Skip Caisse. 7. Mutt and Jeff. Mr. Rogers—Mr. Kucharski. 63 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Joan Buckley—Treasurer. Richard Wonkka—Vice-President. Peter Nixon—President. Marchita Manning—Secretary. The sophomore class of 1951 has accomplished quite a bit this year under the leadership of officers: president, Peter Nixon; vice-president, Dick Wonkka; secretary, Marquita Manning; and treasurer, Joan Buckley. The sophomores have purchased their class rings and won first prize in the annual interclass play contest. Pete Nixon has proven himself a fine and capable leader, as his classmates knew he would. He has faithfully carried out the duties of a sophomore class president and, in doing so, has launched his class off to a good start. Pete has a fine sense of humor and is well liked by all who know him. Vice-president, Dick Wonkka, is another well-liked and outstanding sophomore. Aside from acquiring fame on the football field, he has also distinguished himself in basketball and other sports. His vice-presidential duties have been expertly undertaken and followed-up through the entire school year. Marquita Manning is largely responsible for a great deal of the clerical work which was used in purchasing the class rings. She kept records of each class meeting and faithfully adhered to the duties of her office. Marquita likes basketball and dancing at T.A.C. The treasurer, Joan Buckley, has carried out the responsibility of her office to perfection during the past school year. By her capable dealings with the financial end of the ring purchase and other minor pecuniary business which arose during the year, the class has benefited greatly. 64 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Ann Capocciama—Secretary. Phyllis Hertel—Treasurer. Michael Stelluto—Vice-President. Frank Bovenzi—President. This year the Junior Class has done much to prove its prestige in both the social and scholastic registers of L.H.S. This class promoted the annual welcoming party for the sopho- mores and also sponsored a successful prom last May. Most of the credit for its many note- worthy achievements justly goes to its officers: president, Frank Bovenzi; vice-president, Michael Stellutto; secretary, Ann Capocciama; and treasurer, Phyllis Hertel. Frank Bovenzi skillfully coped with all the burdening issues placed before him and carefully fulfilled his obligations. Frankie, who is noted for his charm and easiness-of-manner, not only is an aspiring athlete but is an honor student as well. His friendliness and leadership qualities have made him a very likeable and trustworthy person. The vice-presidency, held by the sociable, yet able, Michael Stellutto, was expertly conducted by the same. Noted for his dancing feet, Mike is often seen ‘‘cutting a rug” at T.A.C. His football debut, which he made last fall, was as successful as his many other endeavors, both in scholarship and citizenship. Ann Capocciama proved to be a very efficient secretary to the junior class. Her first attempt at class leadership proved her efforts beneficial. Ann aided in the many projects of her class and is largely responsible for the success of the Sophomore Party and the Junior Prom. Phyllis Hertel, exerting her fine leadership and capabilities for a second consecutive year, aided in the progress of her class. Much of the painstaking financial work was left in her hands. Phyllis is a good student, is popular with her classmates, and has proven herself a fine leader. 65 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Francis Arel—Secretary. Edward Rockwell—President. Sylvia Lolli—Vice-President Gerald Lord—tTreasurer. The seniors, leaders of the school, have reached the peak of their high school career this year. Advancing from their sophomore year, they have managed to gain confidence and prestige along the way. Now, as seniors, they have reached to a full extent the maturity that will aid them in their commencement into life. Their record has been made; each progressing step they have taken has added to the fulfillment of their present positions in the Class of 1949. The officers who have led the seniors through their final and most important high school year are president, Edward Rockwell; vice-president, Sylvia Lolli; secretary, Francis Arel; and Treasurer, Gerald Lord. Ted Rockwell has been a very prominent figure in high school politics for the past three years. Because of the experience in leadership which he gained by holding many coveted positions; such as, home room president, student cabinet member, and officer of many clubs, he has been able to guide his class in a shrewd manner. Ted's accomplishments and attributes are many, but his classmates will always remember him as being their fine senior class president. A girl to whom much acknowledgement is due is Sylvia Lolli. For three years she has aggressively served her class in the office of vice-president. Because of her unusually pleasant disposition, Sylvia's fame began to spread when she was a sophomore and her popularity has steadily increased since. A top athlete and fine all-round person, she rates A plus with everyone. Francis Arel has a formula for success which might well be adopted by many other high school students. ‘‘Frenchie,’’ as his friends call him, balances his activities in such a way that his studies and essential curricula receive stress equal to that of his athletic and outside interests. Not only is he one of Leominster’s best athletes, but he also is an honor student. He has served as a home room officer many times and has been president of the student cabinet this year. Gerry Lord has served as the senior class treasurer for the past year. His work has involved dealing with the proceeds of the Senior Prom and Senior Play, the two largest money transactions of the year. Gerry has played varsity football and basketball for L.H.S. and has served on the student cabinet for three years. 66 ROBERT WALTER ANDERSON Commercial Course Andy... Tall, blonde, blue-eyed individual . . . Perfect personality .. . Easy to get along with . . . Sporty clothes . . . Always smiling .. . Keeps everyone in stitches . . . Everybody’s pal . . . One of Benny Goodman’s ardent fans ... A member of Coach Fowler’s forwards on Squad A... Excels in swimming . . . Often seen hunting, fishing . . . All sports enthusiast rote LrACK «3; 4:,.,.¢ Baseballi3, 4.3 een @neral Club 4... Stage Committee 4... Plans for future, U. S. Navy. YOLANDE LORRAINE ALLEN Commercial Course “Yo-Yo” ... Sandy blonde hair. . . Lively green eyes ... Oh, those dashing hair-do’s . . Superb dresser . . . There's that Allen girl . . . Likes to eat all the time . . . Active in sports Basketball, swimming, hockey, tennis . . . A fiend for bowling and skating . . . Requests ‘How Deep Is the Ocean”... Likes ‘‘Girl of My Dream” .. . Likes dancing Especially Vaughn Monroe and Tony Pastor .. . Favorite pastime, keeping everybody happy ... A smile for all... Always a faithful friend . . . Plans to attend a business school. 68 FRANCIS JOSEPH AREL Commercial Course “Frenchy’’ . . . Oh, those locks of hair! ... Lakes life as it comes and goes... . Always ready to lend a helping hand . . . Likes dancing . . . Favorite song, ‘Until’ . . . Likes all sports . . . Dislikes cold weather . . . Member of foot- ball, basketball, and track teams .. . Three- year member of Student Cabinet . . . President of Student Cabinet in senior year . . . Class secretary . . . Member of Senior Prom Com- mittee .. . Plans for future, undecided. ROSE IDA ARMILLOTTI College Course Rosie . Your friend and mine... Wavy blonde hair . . . Soft, blue eyes... Fun to be with .. . Appealing smile matched by quiet charm . . . The NAVY, first on her list . . Loves dancing and walking in the rain . . . Clever with the knitting needles . . . Col- lects records . . . Favorite saying, Have ai life- Saver mune kess Clee, OKIveiub, . vl ALC: Executive Board . . . Honor Society . . . Sports enthusiast . . . Basketball, softball, field hockey . . . Seen often on the snowy slopes .. . Home room president . . . Nurse’s training . . .. St. Vincent's Hospital. 69 BEATRICE JOANNE ASHE Commercial Course Bea . Sweet personality . . . Lovely light brown hair . . . Oh, those dazzling brown eyes! .. . Has a gorgeous wardrobe, especially suits . . . Looks lovely in blue . . . Has jewelry for every outfit . Always ready to give a helping hand. . . All her heart in everything, particularly sports Likes traveling and home economics . . . Main attraction in Boston Fruit Store . . . First to volunteer in oral reports . . . Dreams of having fur coat someday . Always in a hurry... . Future, undecided. ANN LOUISE ARTHUR College Course Ann... Big brown eyes . . . Cute turned up nose .. . Shiny brown hair . . . Shy, but, when you know her! . . . Speaks with a soft voice but pours forth words of wisdom. . . Always found on the Honor koll Likes swimming, skiing, reading, Vaughn Monroe . . Collects books, plays a near-professional game of chess... . Pours through French poetry and German ballads . . . Works in Bradley's Restaurant .. . Was a member of Clinton High Latin Club, French Club, and German Club . . . Vice-President of Clinton Young People’s Society . . . Plans to enter field of journalism. 70 DOROTHY ARLENE BAER Commercial Course Dot . . . Short light brown hair and those big brown eyes .. . A personality that pleases everyone ... Those sharp clothes .. . Enjoys dancing . . . An active member of Wachusett Grange... A whiz at basketball... A captain in soccer and basketball in her junior year ... Mr. Roger’s helper period A... Her request, “The Things We Did Last Summer ’ by Vaughn Monroe . . . An attraction in Clinton? . Plans to continue her office work at Selig Manufacturing. RENDA BERNICE BARON College Course Renny . . . Jet black hair and lovely brown eyes ... Sparkling personality... A smile for everyone . .. Thrives on a roller skating floor . . . Competitor for National Championship in Roller Skating . . . Always at TAC... Likes Vaughn Monroe and Jo Stafford ... Partial to dark curly hair. . . Efficient cashier . . . Honor Roll student . . . Active member of French, Choral and Ski Clubs . . . Member of Sing Committee . . . Favorite subjects, French and Spanish . . . Future student at Clark University. 71 RITA MAY BARTONI Commercial Course Rita hazel eyes. . guently on the Honor Roll. . . Flair for wearing .. . Pretty brown hair and sparkling . Quiet and intelligent . . . Fre- bright colors .. . Enjoys dancing and collecting latest song hits . . . Favorite pastime, acting for her admiring wards and listening to Vaughn Monroe's ‘‘Ballerina’’ ... Loves to experiment with new recipes for the family’s approval . . Member of Dramatic Club... French Club ... Future Teachers of America Associa- tion and Magnet Business Staff... Plans to become a hairdresser. ELIZABETH ANN BARRY Commercial Course Betty . . . Shiny black hair and sparkling hazel eyes .. . A smile for all . . . Smooth personality .. . Keeps everyone laughing... Loads of friends . . . One of the ‘four muske- teers’’ ... Neat dresser .. . Active in all sports, especially basketball and softkall . . . Dancing, her specialty . . . Great admirer of Vaughn Monroe . . . Also Frankie Laine . . . Favorite pastime, listening to any good band in the country ... A request for ‘Body and Soul” and “Until” ... Leaves with many memories... Ambition, to be a hairdresser... fee PASTORAH INA BATES Commercial Course “Patty’’ . . . Dark brown hair . . . Dancing green eyes... Likes everything and everybody, especially? ... A friend to all... Always a smile . . . Great admirer of Vaughn Monroe ... Page out of Seventeen . . . Standing request for ‘Wonderful One” . . . Member of executive board of Camera Club and Ski Club .. . Adores softball, basketball, swimming, and dancing meeene- ot the tour “Busy B's’. . : Plans to take medical secretarial course at Becker's Junior College. STEPHEN CHARLES BEAUDETTE Commercial Course Steve . . . Oh, that crew cut! ... Swell personality ... Always has a laugh . . . Three- year man for the L. H. S. football team . . . Likes swimming . . . Collects jazz records, mostly Stan Kenton’s . . . Spends his leisure time danc- ing or hunting . . . Plans to take a rest at the beach this summer . . . Later will leave for Florida, hoping to spend some time working and having fun in the warm sunshine after giving the girls a break in Florida . . . Plans to join the U.S. Navy .. . Then on, who knows? vfs EVA ROSE BERGERON Commercial Course Eva... Oh, those dimples! ... The girl with the superlative personality Neat dresser . . . Solid forward on girls’ basketball team... soccer... Field hockey .. . Softball ... Attraction in room 2... A friendly person to all . . . What's the number one picture in your wallet? .. . Adores swimming and dancing... Enjoys dancing to the music of Eddie Hamilton ... A reguest for ‘The Stars Will Remember’’ and ‘Maybe You'll Be There’ . . . Dependable player for Nurses . . . French girl with Italian taste (boys) . . . Member of Magnet Business Staff .. . Ambition, telephone operator. GLORIA THERESA BELANGER College Course “Sandy’’ .. . Five feet seven . . . Naturally curly blonde hair... Sparkling green eyes... A friend to all . . . Swell personality . . . Quiet and industrious Very interesting and attractive . . . Loves the dancing routines... Does well at swimming . . . Has very sporty clothes . . . A request for Guy Lombardo... Loves the song “It Had To Be You” .. . Active member of ski, photography and dramatic clubs . . . Honor Student . . . Plans to attend Emerson College. 74 MAE EVA BESSETTE Commercial Course Mae... Sparkling eyes .. . Oh, that long hair! .. . Always a cheerful word for everyone .. . Wonderful personality . . . Magnetic charm . . . Loves all kinds of athletics . . . Goes with Dot and the rest of the “‘gang’’ .. . Specialty, “Hot Fudge Sundae.’ . . . Enjoys dancing to bala. . Loves rhumba recordings Melts for the music of Xavier Cugat .. . Favorite week-end pastimes, those Saturday evening parties . . . More fun .. . Plans to become a commercial artist Will attend Vesper George School of Art. MARY DOROTHY BIANCHINI Commercial Course Mary B .. .. Sparkling black hair . Twinkling brown eyes... Sporty girl with sharp clothes . . . Everyone’s pal .. . Never a dull moment when she’s around .. . A perfect sense of humor .. . An all-round pal . . . Oh, that irresistible personality! . . . Ski enthusiast. . . Member of Ski Club... Camera Club... Tennis Club . . . Senior Prom Committee... Junior homeroom president . . . Senior home- room vice-president . . . Dancing, her hobby .. . Especially to the music of Vaughn Monroe . . . Attraction on the football field . . . Plans to become a receptionist. Wis) DONALD BIGELOW Commercial Course Don... A light haired lad with brown eyes .. . Oh, that dimple! . . . Everyone's pal... Enjoys all sports . . . Hockey and football ,his favorites . . . A constant subscriber to the ‘Sporting News.’ . . Attends all basketball games... Has an answer to everything . . . His speciality, making up nicknames for his class- mates .. . Always found at the pool room, or at Valeri’s...An admirer of Spike Jones... Dislikes women??? . . . Plans for the future ... Who knows? RUTH MARTHA BILOW Commercial Course Ruthie or “‘B” ... Tall and dark... Has a mean laugh .. . Always giggling with the gang ... Likes dark clothes... Tall boys, her favorites . . . Roller-skating, tops with her . . . Dancing and the telephone, her pastimes . . . Swoons over Vaughn Monroe .. . Favorite sports: soccer, basketball, softball . . . Oh, those out of town bus trips! ... Those Saturday night dates . . . Plans to enter St. Vincent's Hospital. 16 MARCIA DELMA BLANCHARD Commercial Course . liny tot .... Oh, those cute hairdo’s! . . . Laughter in those blue-green eyes ... Always a smile... Super personality... Draws friends like a magnet... Likes everything and everyone . . . Favorite song, ‘‘Wonderful One” .. . Likes dancing and that certain some- one in Sterling . . . Belongs to softball, soccer, and field hockey teams .. . Treasurer of Home Room 12 in sophomore year . . . Vice-President of Room 6 in junior year .. . Secretary of Room 1 in senior year... Active member of the Ameri- can Junior Red Cross .. . Plans to be a beauti- cian. Marsh CLAIRE DORIS BOLDUC Commercial Course Claire ... Short, cute... Dark brown eyes . . . Sweet personality . . . Never a dull moment .. . Loves dancing . . . Is frequently seen at Fitchburg Sports Arena... A Vaughn Monroe fan . . . Request for ‘Maybe You'll be There” ... One of the popular girls from French Hill ... Her favorite sports: swimming, fishing, ice skating, and bowling . . . Those trips to Canada . . . Someone interesting there? . . . Magnet Business Staff . . . Consistently on the Second Honor Roll . . . Plans to continue working in an office. at SIMONE A. BOURQUE Commercial Course Simone . . . Oh, those dimples! ... Blonde hair and green eyes . . . Keen personality... Smile for everyone ... Adores dancing as well as ice skating .. . A Vaughn Monroe fan. . Smooth dresser . What, another new suit! Request for ‘‘Body and Soul”. . . French Hill's loss but North Leominster’s gain . . . Has been a regular member of the Second Honor Roll... Was secretary of her sophomore and junior home rooms... Secretary of her guidance class . . . Treasurer of the Honor Society . . . Plans to become a secretary. RICHARD FRANCIS BOURQUE Commercial Course Dick . . . Silent type (I wonder) . . . Short with blue eyes and brown hair .. . Shy lady charmer . . . Good personality . Doesn't believe in homework (isn’t that awful?) Just a sharp kid . . . Everyone's pal. . . Likes bowling, hunting, fishing, pool, and dancing ... smooth dancer... Favorite song, ‘Open the Door, Richard’ . . . Doesn't like baseball or basketball . . . Makes hunting and fishing his hobby .. . Works on a chicken farm . . . Senior tardy officer . . . Plans to make his future in the Navy. 78 ROSE MARY BRACANI Commercial Course Rosy .. . Lovely auburn hair . . . Oh, those sparkling green eyes! ... A dear friend to every- one... Always ready to give a helping hand ... Loves all sports . . . Shows wondertul ability in soccer, basketball, and softball . . . Active member of Dramatic Club . . . Loves to listen to records Specialty, ‘‘There I've Said It Again” ... Mad for records by Vaughn Monroe ...A regular movie goer... Favorite pastime, keeping everyone happy . . . Goes with Rita and the gang. . . Plans to become a telephone operator. eee RICHARD EARL BRICKEY College Course Dick . . . Well liked by his classmates . . Always willing to give a helping hand. . Came to Leominster High School from South High School in Worcester during his junior year ... Roller skating and hunting, favorite pastimes . . . Greatly interested in flying and auto-racing . . . Likes nothing better than to watch a close auto-race . . . Works at Howard Johnson's . . . Dislikes opposite sex . . . Those Plans to become a radar technician in the U. S. Army Air Force. ie ror ROBERT H. BROWN College Course Bob . . . Six feet full of personality . . . Ranks high in studies, especially math and chemistry ... Always seen at T.A.C. ... President of class in ‘47... Jay's right hand man .. . Football player ... Three years service in cabinet... President, L.H.S. National Honor Society .. . Production manager, Senior Play . . . Junior Rotarian . . . Setting his course for M.I.T.... Successful future due to initiative and ability . . . sets his sights for the best and usually ob ains it. 80 JEAN MARJORIE BROWN Commercial Course Jeannie Sparkling brown eyes... Friendly smile . . . Lends a helping hand to all ... Always ready to defend Sterling . . . Likes all kinds of sportswear and suedes .. . Dislikes mushrooms and men’s striped suits . . . Specialty — Vaughn Monroe and steak . . . Enjoys swim- ming, basketball, dancing, and collecting minia- ture dogs... ‘'Who’s the lucky fellow tonight?” .. . 9econd Honor Roll . . . Junior home room secretary ... Active in Sterling Young Peop!e’s Group... Plans to enter training at Leominster Hospital and later on to travel — . . . Destina’ion — California! BARBARA ELLEN BURCHSTEAD Commercial Course Barb . Beautiful blonde tresses Dazzling blue eyecare Smile forvalle, == Ouiet friendliness . . . Has many friends The perfect model for her beautiful clothes Leads us in cheers .. . Cheerleading, her hobby . Likes dancing, jitterbugging, basketball, and swimming, and lots of fun . . . Admirer of Vaughn Monroe . . . Request for “It's Magic”’ and ‘“‘Stardust’’ . . . Active player in softball, basketball, soccer . . . Member of Ski Club and Camera Club... May attend Worcester School of Business Science . . . Future airline hostess. ELEANOR LOUISE BURKE Commercial Course Ele Full of vim and vigor .. . Light brown hair and brown eyes .. . A wonderful personality that wins the friendship of everyone .. . Never a dull moment... Always requests “Here I'll Stay’’ and “'I'll Be Seeing You” A certain someone in Worcester? .. . Basketball and softball, her meat . . . Modern history shark Member of Ski Club and Secretary of Camera Club . . . Memker of Prom Committee ee One ol the ouns-busy bs =... «Winslow School in Boston. 81 FRANCIS WALTER CAISSE, JR. College Course Skippy’ . . . Sparkling blue eyes... And that wave Oh, that brown and white checkered shirt . . . Smartly dressed ... A friend in need . . . Always in the best of spirits ... Just loves geometry . . . Spends his Saturday nights dancing at the Teen Age Canteen . . Will watch a basketball game any time... . Plays football and is an enthusiastic track man... Chairman of the Future Teachers of America Club ... Plans to enter Massachusetts State Teachers College next fall, ‘if everything goes well.” 8 NANCY ELIZABETH BURKE Commercial Course “Burkie’ . .. Short, curly hair . . . Hazel eyes... Quick wit and cute smile . . . Smooth clothes . . . Likes all sports; especially softball, basketball, and swimming . . . One of the four “Busy B's” . . . Hobby, drawing . . . Skilled artist .. . Thinks Vaughn Monroe band the best .. . Jitterbugs sometimes . . . Great Alan Ladd admirer .. . Pet hate, her piano lessons... . Member of Camera Club and Ski Club... Regular member of T.A.C. . . . Plans to attend Vesper George School of Art. 2 EDWARD JOSEPH CAISSEY, JR. Commercial Course “Ed K.C. . . . Sparkling green eyes... Jovial personality . . . A winning smile for all . . . Ready to help another . . . Know a good joke “K.C. '? Loves dancing, fishing, skating, and girls . . . Just what the girls cry for, good looks and personality . . . Help me find a seat! . . . Second home, Plymouth Theater .. . Came here an Honor Roll student from St. Bernard's . . . Always in a huddle scheming ...A good sport... One to have fun with... Probably will find himself in the U. S. Navy. ROSE LOUISE CAMARDELLA Commercial Course Rosie . . . Short with pretty black hair... Sparkling brown eyes Sporty dresser . Personality that pleases everyone Favorite pastime — reading books by Faith Baldwin . . . Dislikes doing things she is told to Gow: Likes dancing to Vaughn Monroe's music . . . Collects records . . . Has an at- traction in Fitchburg . . . Active member of Dramatic Club... Plans to be a secretary or a third-grade teacher . . . In the Future Teachers’ Association . . . Likes school . . . Is all out for sports and likes to swim in salt water. 83 JANICE THERESA CAMPBELL Commercial Course Jan... Astrawberry blonde . . . Oh, those sporty bangs! . . . Sparkling hazel eyes .. . Nice things in small packages . . . A page from ‘Seventeen’’... Personality plus... Everyone's pal .. . Always ready to lend a helping hand . Spends most of her leisure hours with someone from Fitchburg . . . Sports enthusiast Member of field hockey, soccer, and basketball teams . . . Captain of gym teams ... Has a hobby of making her own clothes... Craves Vaughn Monroe's singing . . . Always requests “Racing With The Moon” . . . Plans to become a telephone operator. OLIVER LOUIS CANTIN Commercial Course Louise or Qligws= = pnorte-carkerauc handsome ... Has a personality that pleases everyone ... Perfect sense of humor . . . Gets along with everyone . . . Has eyes that seem to laugh . . . Always willing to lend a helping hand ...A Marine vet... Likes sports... Dancing ... Traveling . . . Dislikes staying in one place .. . Always where there is laughing . Favorite sports: basketball and hockey ... Plans to continue his schooling . . . Engineer- ing School... Plans to marry soon... Will make some girl a perfect husband. 84 RICHARD GEORGE CARIGNAN Commercial Course Don... Member of Room 1... Cute... Brown hair and brown eyes . Quiet per- sonality .. . Enjoys a good laugh. . . All-round good fellow .. . Everyone's friend . . . Partici- pates in all sports, especially football and basketball . . . Frequently seen at the St. Jean's Club, playing pool and cards . Excellent bridge player .. . Dramatic Club Stage Crew .. . Graduate of St. Cecilia’s and L.H.S. Junior High School . . . Plans to enter United States Navy. ANNA CARMEN CARLUCCIO College Course Annie Short in stature but mighty .. . Rich dark brown eyes . . . Beautiful black hair . . . Always lending a helping hand... A friend to all . . . Spends summers at Seabrook, New Hampshire .. . Collects all records... A request for ‘Night and Day’ . . . Oh, Johnny! ... Three year member of Dramatic Club... Two year member of French Club . . . Honor Society .. . Honor Student . . . Enjoys acting ... No dislikes . . . Plans for the future .. . To attend Wellesley or Vassar. 85 So JANET BARBARA CATALETA College Course “Cat'’ . . . Oh, those sparkling eyes! ... Camay complexion . . . Beautiful brown hair . . . Personality plus . . . Sharp wardrobe... Competition for Esther . . . Favorite class— Problems . . . Excels in chemistry and gym . . . Those summers at Hampton . . . A dream at T.A.C. . . . Important basketball player for St. Anna’s . . . Dramatic Club . . . Loves all sports .. . Enjoys the thrills of the Ski Tow... Priority on the Honor Roll . . . Treasurer ‘47, ‘48, '49 .. . St. Vincent's Hospital. RAOUL ALFRED CHALIFOUX Commercial Course Charlie . . . Light brown hair. . . Spark- ling blue eyes . . . Friend to all, especially the girls . . . Enjoys all sports, especially roller skating . . . Always found at the Whalom Roller Skating Rink . . . Loathes the ‘new look”’ . . . Enjoys the music of Spike Jones. . . Plans to become President of the United States of America, or to join the United States Navy. 86 FREDERICK CHARLES CHESBROUGH Commercial Course Fred ... The man who's always there... A big smile for everyone .. . Always lending a helping hand... Mr. Fenton's right arm. . . Loves bookkeeping and his trumpet . . . Manager of the Football Band... Also plays in the High School Orchestra, Leominster Evening School Orchestra, and Cadet Band . . . Second Honor Roll whiz... Typist for ‘Letter to Parents”... Rides his trusty bike to school ... Plans to attend New England School of Accounting to become a certified public accountant. ELIZABETH MARY CLARK Commercial Course “Cliz'’ .. . Curly hair and big brown eyes ... oporty kid... Never a dull moment... Skates on her feet... Vitality to spare... Likes dancing with ?.. . Finds basketball and football fascinating, especially the players . . . Likes Art, too! . . . Dislikes trial balances . . . Violin, her middle name . . . Band and Orchestra in sophomore, junior, and senior years .. . Concert mistress of Orchestra . . . Member of Evening School Orchestra and Art Class... Vesper George School of Art . . . Commercial artist. 87 PHILIP A. COMEAU Commercial Course Phil . . . Tall in stature . . . Oh, that curly hair! . . . Quiet type of personality .. . A good word for all . . . Sharp dresser... A whiz in history ... A lending hand to anyone . . . Enjoys all sports . . . Loves to go to those out-of-town games in Nashua . . . Which seat is his in English? . . . Seen at all basketball contests ... Likes that boy, Krupa... A request for “Drummer Boy” . . . Doesn't mind homework? .. . Member of the stage crew for Dramatic Club . . . spends a lot of time in school library . Plans to enter Uncle Sam's Navy upon graduat- ing. ELIZABETH LOUISE COLES Commercial Course Betty Tall, dark, and very cute... Studious? . . . Full of fun and always ready to help ... An athlete? . . . ‘‘Which end of this hockey stick?’ . . . Likes skating, music, and Fitchburg (?) . . . How about the English class? . . . Favorite singers: Vaughn Monroe, Perry Como, and Tony Martin . . . Dislikes boring classes and tests . . . Thinking of the finals, Betty! . . . Collects records and snapshots... . Member of Magnet Staff .. . Plans to attend the Worcester School of Business Science. 88 PAULINE THERESA CONANT Commercial Course Also called “Stretch” .. . . . Nice brown hair-: . . Big . One of the class wits Terry . Height 5’ 9 beautiful brown eyes. . ... Loves dancing... Swimming at Fort Pond .. . Movies at the Plymouth Theater . . . Best of all, bowling at the Rainbow Her only dislike, a dead beat. . . Main interest , in Fitch- burg . . . Best-liked subjects, gym and typing ... Best-liked meeting place, H J... Plans to attend Becker's Business College. PEARL LORRAINE CORKUM Commercial Course ‘Shortstuff’’ . . . Curly, light brown hair ... omiling green eyes... Always willing to give a helping hand Ardent Vaughn Monroe fan . . . Likes dancing, especially to “Deep Purple”... Swimming, her meat... A loyal patron at Spec Pond with the gang... Coach Broderick’s right hand Sponsor of the air trip to Detroit, and treasurer... At present employed in an office . . . A secret heart throb, ‘‘Shorty’’? . . Plans to attend Worcester School of Business to take Air Line Course. 89 MAURICE WALTER JOSEPH CORMIER Commercial Course Maurice... Aswell guy... Tall, dark, and handsome ... Brother, what a dancer! ... Dynamic personality ... Always busy . . . Eager to help a friend .. . Mr. Magane’s little boy .. . Studious? . . . Loves bookkeeping. . . Lady killer . . . Likes photography . . . An amateur magician . . . Stage manager of Dramatic Club, senior year . . . Honor Roll student, first year ... Typist for the monthly “Letter to Parents”’ ... Your homework? ... Dancing, photography, and other sports, his hobbies . . . Plans to enter the service or to attend a business school. LOUIS CHARLES CORMIER Co-operative Course “Chello”’ . . . Short curly hair .. . Pleasant smile... Likes good clothes. . . Likes swimming, skiing, badminton, tennis, painting, dancing, and reading . . . Designed, built and painted interclass play sets . . . Interclass basketball three years . . . Interclass football two years . . . Manager of track team three years... Built and painted scenery for Senior play. . . Participated in Apple Blossom Festival Member of the Ice Sculpturing Committee for Winter Carnival . . . Plans to enter the New England School of Art in Boston. 90 ROGER JOHN CORMIER College Course Rog A sharp member of our class ... Always smoothly dressed... Blond with blue eyes, pleasing smile .. . Has a talent for impersonating Al Jolson .. . Likes dancing and redheads . . . Swimming, tops on his sports list .. . Popular in school activities . . . Member of Student Cabinet ... Home room president... French Club . . . Likes music by late Glenn Miller . . . Favorite tune, ‘Shine’... Plans to join Navy after graduation. AGNES ANN CROSSMAN Commercial Course “Nancy”... Sparkling green eyes Curly brown hair... Turn-up eye-lashes . Sharp dresser .. . Oh, that little pug nose! ... A smile for everyone .. . The Mayor's daughter ... Very sociable with everyone... Enjoys play- ing the piano and swimming . . . A good driver ... Likes to go on trips with the car... With a good crowd of girls . . . A request for ‘Slow Boat to China” ... Likes to hear Pee Wee Hunt's recordings . .. Loves dancing . .. A whiz in drawing Plans to attend the Worcester School of Business Science. oh! LOUISE MARGARET DANDINI College Course Louisa . . . Vivacious blonde complimented by laughing blue eyes... . A sparkling smile for all . . . Radiant personality . . . Green and Louise, synonymous . . . One of Mr. Green's ardent slaves .. . ‘‘Let’s have one of Louise's frappes’’ .. . A master at the piano. . . Enjoys the thrills of snowy slopes . . . Those summers at Hampton Beach . . . Basketball champ .. . Priority on the Honor Roll . . . Magnet Staff . . . Student Cabinet in ‘47 . . . Secretary of Home Room ... 1T.A.C. Executive Board... St. Vincent Hospital . . . ‘“Lady in White.” JOHN J. CULNANE College Course Jack . . . Brown eyes and light brown hair _.. Attractive smile .. . Perfect personality... Neat dresser . . . Persistent honor student. . . Math and chemistry, his greatest interests .. . Enjoys dancing, swimming, and _ basketball .. . Always seen in Green's... A “Mercury” in track competition . . . Elementary schooling in Palmer, Mass... . Junior Rotarian... . T.A.C. Executive Board... A whizz on the tennis court ... ‘Want a ride home?” . . . Strange attraction for stone walls . . . Favorite saying, ‘‘Oh, really” _. Plans medical career . . . The future — Cornell University. 92 BETTY LOUISE DAVIDSON College Course Betty . . . Blonde hair and blue eyes . Devil when she gets out of school . . . Happy-go- lucky attitude . Never a dull moment . Oh, those Saturday dates! . . . Personality plus . . . Listens to everyone’s troubles . Likes roller skating, swimming, and dancing 3 Gym captain . Member of Dramatic Club ... Honor student . . . Oh, those chem classes! ... 9ports enthusiast .. . Especially likes basket- ball . . . Looking forward to nursing as a career . . . Plans to enter Deaconess Hospital, Boston. MARIO LUCIANO DeCAROLIS Commercial Course “Chico’’ . . . Oh, that Ipana smile! Honor Roll student during his sophomore year . His favorite actress, June Allyson Favorite baseball player, Phil Masi of the Boston Braves . . . Goes mad for Stan Kenton . . . Collects all records by Stan Kenton Likes to bowl and play basketball . . . Vice- President of his homeroom for the past two years Plans to enter the service after graduation. oS YOLANDE THERESA DE LISLE Commercial Course Yola Brown hair . . . Light brown eyes . . . Oh, those lovely classical features! . . . . Wonderful clothes . . . An outstanding member of the French Club in her sophomore year ... Excellent cashier for the lunch room recesses . . . Favorite pastime, playing ‘‘Nola’’ on the piano .. . Enjoys playing tennis Mad about deep-sea fishing . Excellent at playing bridge . Loves horseback riding, swimming, and skiing . . . Melts for the record- ings of Vaughn Monroe . . . Favorite recording, Stardust” Oh, those summers at the Lodge! . . . Future dental hygenist . . . Plans to attend the Forsythe School for Dental Hygenists. PASQUALE LOUIS DEL BOVE Commercial Course “Pat? 32. Oh, that Atlas: builciee eae perfect wave! ... Always joking. . . Seen at all dances ... Has a wardroke filled with clothes ... Played on football team .. . Has a steady girl . . . Works part time . . . Likes to hear good records... Plays drums... Has a place in his world for the ace drummer, Gene Krupa His specialty records: ‘Drummer Man,” “Lover,’’ “It's Gene's Boogie,’’ ‘‘How High The Moon,’ and “It's Up To You,” all by Gene Krupa. Plans to make drumming his career. 94 ELEANOR DELVERGO Commercial Course | Ellie . . . Light brown hair and sparkling | blue eyes .. . Always willing to help others | ... Personality plus... Neat dresser... Enjoys | skating, bowling, dancing . . . Always seen at Whalom . . . Hobbies: taking pictures of “The Gang’ and collecting post cards . Love those letters!!! .. . Vaughn Monroe records, her favorites, also boogie-woogie . . . Honor | student, sophomore, junior, senior years . . Honor Society and Magnet Business Staff... Part time secretary for a flourishing company . . An attraction in Gardner, Ellie? ...A future receptionist. PEARL ANN DONAHUE Commercial Course Pearl . . . Sparkling brown eyes... Our favorite hair-do . . . Magnetic charm and personality plus . . . Quiet, shy, and lovely ...A-small package of dynamite .. . Her fancy in the Junior Class? . . . Believes in laughter ) weCroemee boay anarooul |... ., Favorite phrase — ‘‘That’s jude.’’ . . . Member of Press, Ski, and Camera Cluks .. . Enjoys dancing . . . Captain of softball and basketball teams . Likes basketball, softball and swimming ... Plans to attend Worcester School of Business Science. 25 NORMAN LOUIS DUCHESNEAU College Course “Dutchy’’ . . . Tall, dark and goodlooking .. . About five feet, ten inches . . . Soft brown eyes... Dark curly hair . . . Nice personality ... served 1946 to 1948 . . . United States Marine Corps... Traveled to Hawaii... Atomic bomb test on Marshall Islands . . . Likes almost all sports, traveling, and sightseeing .. . Is a great admirer of target shooting and hunting .. . Member of French Club . . . Spends leisure time at St. Jean's Club... Plans to move to sunny California. JAMES EDEN DROZD College Course Jimmie .. . A friend of everyone. .: A quiet but pleasing personality... . Short and thin but has plenty of vim... Well dressed... Dislikes any kind of homework . . . Likes to go bowling and target shooting .. . A great fan of the works of Erle Stanley Gardner .. . A great chess player . . . Senior Tardy Officer... Future student at the Stockbridge Agricultural School . . . Future poultry raiser. 96 CAROLYN ANNE EMOND Commercial Course Carol. . . Five feet, ten inches . . . Sandy green-brown eyes and pl...enty of freckles... Friendly ... Has a sense of humor ... Animal lover . . . Favorite hobby, photog- raphy, with softball running a very close second .. . Swims and hikes . . . Interested in New Hampshire? . All-round athlete Favorite song, “Jungle Town by Spike Jones . . . Member of Camera Club . . . Typed for Miss Colley in her senior year . . . Plans to join the W. A. C. when she’s eighteen. hair, IDA GLORIA FANTOZZI Commercial Course Ida . . . Oh, those soft brown bangs! Big brown sparkling eyes . . . Likes to dress sportie and fit for the occasion Adores listening to records in Val’s . . . Enjoys playing the piano . . . Loves dancing and singing... . A member of St. Anne’s Choir... Always seen with the gang at football, baseball, and basket- ball games .. . How's Sam? .. . Plans for the future, undecided as yet . Wonder why? Perhaps a housewife? oe MICHAEL ANTHONY FRANCIOSE Commercial Course BLeaction: What's the attraction in Room 1? . . . Oh, that sporty wave! ... . . Likes all sports . . . His hobby, anything in the line of sports .. . Member of the Columbo Hall Softball Team ... Ted Williams, his favorite baseball player . . . Second Honor Roll three times in sophomore year .. . Member of L.H.S. Baseball Team for the past two years . . . Homeroom officer for the past two years . . . Plans to enter the service for the next three years. EDITH ELIZABETH FLANAGAN Commercial Course Bobbie’... A light-haired miss. . . Shiny hazel eyes . . . Oh, that smile! . . . Everyone’s pal . . . Loves to go joy-riding with you-know- whom . .. Enjoys swimming at Crystal Lake, Vermont... Likes dancing... A great admirer of Vaughn Monroe . . . Request for ‘Remember Me’... Chums with ‘Pauline’ . . . Favorite subjects, gym and Problems of Democracy .. . A forward for Jackie's team . . . Likes Vermont . . A collection of souvenirs . . . Plans to become a nurse. 98 PEGGY BIRTRICE FRYE College Course Peggy Reserved and _ soft-spoken ... A vivacious lilt in her Irish, blue eyes... Enjoys dancing, all sports, and, above ll, horses .. . One of Vaughn Monroe's ardent fans Collects miniature horses . . . Inseparable from Betty . . . Hard-working capitalist . Plays . Lecuano on the piano by the hour . . . Frequently seen cruising up West Street in that smooth Kaiser .. . Member of Dramatic Club... Vice- President of C.M.D.A. ‘49 Treasurer of Room 2... Aim — interior decorating or social work. FRANCES ANN FUNARI Commercial Course Franny ... Dark with big brown eyes... A personality to be treasured Craves dancing and jitterbugging . . . Louie Prima’s records!!!_. . . Loves dancing to ‘'Embracable You”’ ... Has a mania for jazz... Senior Prom Committee . . . Ardent patron of Valeri's . Can be seen every week at T.A.C. .. . Baseball and basketball, her meat... ‘Oh, how I wish I had an office job,’ her begging plea Always giving Mr. Rogers a hard time Future plan, work in an office. 29 MARILYN LOUISE GAGE Commercial Course Gagie . Light brown hair and brown eyes .. . Cheerful outlook on life . . . Grand sport .. . First love — Navy .. . 1947 President of the Methodist Youth Fellowship . . . Honor Roll Student 2, 3, 4... . Hobby, pounding the 88 keys .. . Favorite song, ‘Anchors Aweigh”’ .. . Member of the Dramatic Club 3. . . Business Staff of the Magnet 3, 4. . . Junior member of the Fortnightly Club . . . National Honor Society .. . Business Manager of the Magnet and Vice- President of Room 2... Work in the field of business. JOHN PAUL FUSCO College Course YFutu” Sa. Tall ce justiaesh screen Baseball enthusiast... What aline! .. . Football .. Can't find my chem. apron” . . . Hates giggling girls .. . Our future ‘Ike’’ Eisenhower ... Happy-go-lucky . . . Photography... LiHis s bowling champ Big wheel at Tater's Beverage .. . Joe Dimaggio fan . . . Always smiling .. . Always eating hot dogs . . . Good swimmer... Pool shark... ‘Hey, Chico, wait for mel!’’ . . . Never seen on the streets after twelve o'clock .. . A little on the quiet side ... Always ready for a good joke. 100 LORRAINE THERESA GAGNON Commercial Course “Gags’’ . . . Naturally curly chestnut hair ... Dancing blue eyes. . . Attractive personality ... Striking clothes ... Vivacious . . . Friendly ... Never a dull moment. . . Has a passion for baby kittens . Detests men’s two-tone jackets . That sporty Ford! . Hobbies, singing and dancing . . . Jitterbugging at T.A.C. ... Second Honor Roll in junior year... Winner of third prize in Oratorical Contest in junior year . First prize winner of Better Speech Contest in senior year . . . Member of Choral and Glee Club in junior year .. . Plans to attend University of California to study dramatics. JANET ALICE GAILLARDET Commercial Course Janet . . . Our gal of sports . . . Beautiful dark eyes... A friendly smile .. . Likes music and all kinds of sports . . . Favorite sport, base- ball . . . Ardent fan of the New York Giants . Favorite bandleader — Vaughn Monroe Dislikes snokby people, hats, and high heels Hobbies, all sports and keeping Scrap) DOOKVUD lo-Cjaleay sLress-Clubi, O.. . sotiball 2.3. .2 Field Hockey 2, 4°...-. Tennis: .,.occer 2,4... Basketball 2,4... Played basketball for Cluett and Peabody in junior and senior years ... Honor Roll 2,3.... Un- decided as to future plans. 101 GEORGE JOSEPH GALLANT Commercial Course “Jug Head’’ . . . Oh, that blond wavy hair! . . . Deep, dark, dreamy brown eyes... Swell looker . . . Lady-killer type . . . Personality plus . . . Kindest guy in school . . . Ready and willing to give a helping hand . . . Very modest . . . Fond of dancing, bowling, good popular music . . . Good dancer . . . Favorite song, “Gloria’’ . . . Doesn't like hunting, fishing. . . Makes bowling his hobby .. . Always ready to do someone else’s homework . . . Hard working usher at Plymouth Theater . . . Mr. Magane’s smart boy .. . Senior tardy officer .. . ‘“Bruiser’’ ... Future theater manager. RITA MARY GALLOTTO Commercial Course Rita . . . Sparkling brown eyes. . . Light brown hair... Gay... Witty . . . Attractive with a wonderful personality . . . Sharp dresser Likes sports, especially baseball and skating . . . Benny Goodman fan . . . Favorite song, ‘Dancing in the Dark”’. . . The life of the party ... Always has a new idea . . . Hobbies, collecting records and writing letters Don't fence me in’ . . . Loves to keep moving ... Has a gay circle of friends . . . Thinks life is lovely when you're young . . . Likes poetry, open fires, and lounging pajamas . . . Future plans, indefinite. 102 ROBERT EUGENE GARIEPY College Course Bob ... Dark brown eyes. . . Light com- plexion .. . Five feet, six inches tall . . . Jovial smile . Noted for willingness to co-operate .. . Always finds time to study history ... An unforgettable manner . . . Amiable personality ... Gathers friends easily . . . Makes all decisions seriously . . . Ardent lover of the wide open spaces Enjoys hiking, fishing, traveling, swimming, and skating . . . Deeply interested in world-wide news .. . A number one radio fan .. . Devotes spare time to post card collecting ... Uncertain regarding future. RUTH ELEANOR GAULD Commercial Course “Goldie” . . . That sporty gal in the Box Office of the Metropolitan Theater? . . . Miss Sterling of 1946 . . . Oh, that long hair, those dancing brown eyes! ... Likes fun . . . Loves to go places she’s never been before ... Never a dull moment... Drums... Hobbies: driving, piano, and sports . Great football fan Faithful follower of all boogie woogie records . . . Designer of sharp clothes . An Honor Roll student . Member of both Orchestra and Band... An attraction on the football team? Boston Acadamie Moderne A future fashion model. 103 GRACE CATHERINE GAUTHIER College Course Gracie ... Brownette .. . Hazel-eyed... Mischief maker . . . Pleasant smile for everyone ... A friend to all... Adores dancing. . . Likes sports of any description . . . Movies and books, her meat . . . Men, a minor interest??? .. . Ski club 4... Ardent member of French Club 3, 4 and Press Club 2, 3, 4. . . Secretary of Press Club in her senior year . . . Assistant treasurer of T.A.C. ... Plans to enter School of Nursing at Leominster Hospital. JANICE ARLENE GETTENS Commercial Course Jan... Pretty brown curly hair... Cute turned-up nose . . . Neat dresser .. . Always ready to go somewhere .. . Well liked by all... Crazy about Treadway Inns .. . Attracted to a certain someone in Lowell . . . Idealizes Charlie Spivak’s Orchestra . . . Smooth dancer. . . Worcester Lakeside Ballroom enthusiast . . . Likes sporty convertibles . . . Going to get her driver's license (?) . . . Dislikes school books . . . Hates riding on buses . . . Collects stamps . . . oki Club member . . . Basketball player . . . A future hairdresser . . . Elizabeth Ollis Hairdressing School. 104 BETTY ANN GILBOY College Course Betty Ann . . . Lovely golden brown hair .. . Sparkling blue eyes . . . Magnetic charms ... Quiet and shy .. . Tennis, basketball, field hockey, and soccer, her favorite sports . Enjoys concerts and operas . . . Orchestra, Choral Club, French Club, Glee Club, Honor Society, and the Future Teachers of America .. . Secretary of Room B in her sophomore year . . . Chairman of Music Committee in French Club . . . (Past) Secretary of Young People’s Society at the Pilgrim Congregational Church .. . Part-time clerk in the Record Department of M. Sabatelli Store . . . First Honor Roll student . . . Accompanist for Choral Club . . . State Teachers’ College in Fitchburg. ] DCNALD GORDON, JR. College Course “Kous’’ . . . Man of large proportions with a slightly high forehead and twinkling blue eyes ... Witty . . . May be found in the great wide open spaces most of the time . . . Enjoys horse back riding and is an equestrian of some repute . . . Enjoys playing golf and climbing mountains . . . Member of the Dramatic Club . . . Stalwart supporter of all extra-curricular activities . . . Would like to go to Dartmouth. OS coy GLORIA JOSEPHINE GOULD Commercial Course Gloria . . . Oh, those eyelashes! . . . Has that naturally curly hair Hails from St. Bernards in junior year . Favorite quote, “Oh, My! . . . Best-liked band, Tony Pastor All time favorite record, ‘Everything I Have Is Yours’’ by Billy Eckstine . . . Favorite hobby, collecting snapshots Swimming enthusiast and bowling fiend . . . Never seen without Bea . . . Can always be found with the gang . . . Would like to become a receptionist. DOCROTHY MARY GOSLER Commercial Course Dot Dancing blue eyes Magnetic personality . Everybody's friend . Loves all sports . Swimming, her fa- vorite . . . Great football fan . Favorite songs: ‘The Stars Will Remember’ by Vaughn Monroe and “I Can't Get Started’’ by Bunny Berrigan .. . Honor Roll student . . . Plans trip to Florida to see the ‘‘Moon over Miami’ Loves dancing . . . Enjoys seeing famous band leaders, especially Tony Pastor Likes “Happy Hampton Beach” and the Totem Pole ... Always seen in a sharp convertible... Plans for future, undecided. Lovely short blonde hair . Smooth dresser 106 WARREN RUSSELL GOVE College Course Warren . . . Straight forward type Infectious smile . . . Bright blue eyes and brown hair . . . Noted for his humorous disposition . Answer man in chemistry and German . . . Likes chemistry, solid geometry, and trig- onometry . . . Dislikes Galsworthy’s ‘'Forsyte Saga” ... Strictly an outdoor boy . . . Enjoys hunting, fishing, and skiing . . . Second Honor Roll . . . Always seen driving a black Ford . . . Likes to spend spare time at Lunenburg (wonder why?) . . . Future agricultural engineer .. . Plans to attend University of Massachusetts. NORMA ELEANOR GOWDY Commercial Course Norma... Lustrous brown hair... Shining brown eyes... Nice clothes . . . Personality plus . . . Oh, those Fred Waring records! Enjoys swimming, reading, baseball and danc- ing . . . Dislikes basketball . . . Likes book- keeping and United States History . . . Favorite singer, Bill Laurence . . . Favorite songs, “Lavender Blue’ and ‘Beyond the Blue Horizon”’ . . . Honor Roll student in her sopho- more year . . . Plans to go into office work after finishing high school. 107 NANCY ANN GRECO Commercial Course Nan . Sweet personality .. . Oh, that baby complexion! Nice in a small package... .. . That sparkling Ipana smile! . . . Beautiful long naturally curly hair . . . Oh, those eyes, not to mention the eye lashes! . . . Always willing to lend a helping hand . . . Perfect penmanship . .. Known for doing everything well . . . Honor Roll student . . . Sports, her meat, particularly basketball, volleyball and swimming . . . . . . Collects South American rhumka records ... Future, undecided. PAUL T. GOWDY Commercial Course Paine oie Typical American boy . . . Red wavy hair... Blue eyes . . . Sparkling per- sonality . . . Comedian and well-liked member of Room 4... Played homercom basketball for two years . . . Loves all sports . . . Favorites: football, baseball, basketkall, swimming, and skiing . . . Often seen at the Ski Tow during the winter months . . Interested in collecting jazz records, particularly Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespi, Flip Phillips, Illinois Jacquet . Member of T.A.C. . . . Plans to enter U. 5S. Navy after graduation. 108 ETHEL GRENFELL Commercial Course Ethel . . . A very friendly kid from North Leominster . . . Extremely nice personality and disposition .. . Everyone's pal . . . Likes music, roller-skating, sleeping, and eating . . . Dislikes midyear exams ... An active member of the Band and Orchestra .. . Member of the Leomin- ster Grange .. . Favcrite crooner, Bing Crosby ... Enjoys listening to music by Vaughn Monroe ... A former resident of Norwalk, Connecticut Came to Leominster High during her sophomore year .. . Plans to join the Waves in the future. RUTH GREVELDING Commercial Course Ruthie . . . Light brown naturally curly hair . . . Oh, those gorgeous blue eyes! ... What a sweet smile! .. . Liked by everyone “Red,'’ her favorite . . . Dislikes high altitudes . . . Likes to dance, ski, and swim... Great football fan . . . Press Club, Ski Club . . . German and chemistry, her favorite sub- jects .. . Vaughn Monroe's “Just My Bill”... Honor Roll . . . President of T.A.C. and of St. Mark's Young People’s Fellowship . . . Treasurer of Home Room 3... Plans to attend business college. 109 ERNEST JOSEPH HACHEY Commercial Course . . Five feet, five inches tall... Dashing personality What curly brown hair! . . . Oh, those hazel eyes! . . . What a dazzling smile! . .. Wears sharp blue sweaters, among other sporty clothes Has made “Ernice-. many friends ... Works after school . . . Adores all sports . . . Favorite subject, English or maybe the teacher . . . Has wonderful art ability .. . Dislikes women... That cute nurse? ... Plans to become an architect in the future... Member of Carbarn “‘gang. ’ RICHARD DAVID GUY College Course Dick . . . Oh, that powerful voice! . . The blue-eyed boy ... Wavy blond hair... Tall and broad shouldered . . . Pleasing per- sonality ... Easy to talk to... Likes roller-skating dancing, and eating .. . A camera fiend... Dislikes working between meals . One of Butter Store’s devoted slaves Hobbies, photography and hunting . . . Ardent member of Camera Club .. . Interclass basketball for three years . . . Vice-president of home room in sophomore and junior years . Plans to study law. 110 RICHARD ROBERT HARE Commercial Course Dick Five feet ten and a half... Brown hair... Hazel eyes... . One of the nicest fellows around Always willing to help, especially in bookkeeping A smile for everyone .. . Likes to play football and softball ... Adores all sports... A whiz in history class ... Want some candy? .. . Works afternoons .. . Likes music . Always listens to Gene Krupa records . . . Collects all types . . . Sporty dresser . On the right side of Mr. Fenton . . . May prove to be a prominent bookkeeper . . . Must have another cigarette ... Plans to join Navy .. . Wants to be a radar technician. ] KENNETH McNEILL HEALY College Course Ken Curly brown hair... Ready smile . Pleasing personality . Always dependable . . . Consistent honor student... Skiing, his meat, and what a skier! . . . Likes dancing . . . That 1923 Studebaker, the envy of all... Dislikes nothing . . . Oh, those brains! Incomparable in chem and trig classes .. . Helps his dad run the ski tow . . . Favorite hobby, studying . Editor of Magnet . Member of National Honor Society . . . Junior Rotarian . . . Member of Sing Committee . Leads Thursday morning sings Future College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 11 JOYCE HEMENWAY College Course Joyce . . . Sloe-eyed and smooth .. . The ideal smile . . . Wears her terrific clothes to perfection .. . Warm and friendly . . . Prefers BROWN .. . Avoids blue . Loves skiing, spaghetti, good novels Accomplished pianist . . . Secretary of French Club . . . Radio Chops, Honorary Junior Fortnightly Club . Sing Committee . . . Junior and Senior Prom Committees ... First Honor Roll . . . Ski Club Outdoor Activities Chairman of Winter Carnival . . . National Honor Society Press Club . . . Central Massachusetts Interscholastic Press Association Mount Holyoke College. MARIE THERESA HEBERT Commercial Course Terry Another girl from ‘French Hill’’ . . . Long brown hair . .. Sporty laugh... Pretty green eyes... . Always with THE GANG .. . Loves swimming, dancing, and the movies . A baseball fan Enjoys listening to Vaughn Monroe's music A request for ‘You Were Only Fooling’ and also ‘‘So Tired” . . . Likes to collect records and photographs . . . Member of the Magnet Business Staff. . . Consistently on the Honor Roll . . . Hopes to become a secretary .. . Plans to attend Becker Junior College. ay) ROY HERBERT HETCHELL Commercial Course Herbie . . . That Madison clip... What a grin! .. . Sharp dresser . . . Always willing to help . . . Well liked by all who know him... Gets a big kick out of Gene Krupa . . . Likes music at any beat . . . Snazzy collection of records... A great skier . . . Seen at all sports tournaments . . . Our favorite paper boy. . Pastime, to hang around with the boys... Plans to be a baker after graduation. RICHARD ARTHUR HOLMAN Commercial Course Dick ... Flaming red hair .. . Brown eyes ... A flashing smile for everyone ... Always ready to give a helping hand . . . Makes a hit with all the girls, especially two well known sisters . . .. lsa@regular sight at T. A. C... . His favorite band, Stan Kenton . . . Dislikes Vaughn Monroe very much . His favorite actor, Cary Grant ... Favorite actress, Jane Russell .. . Favorite sports: skiing, fishing, swimming, baseball, basketball, and football . Likes dancing .. . Is a familiar figure at the Ski Tow .. . Plans to enter Naval Air Corps. 13 CARL SIGFRED JOHANSSON Commercial Course Joe What a build! ... Blue eyes... Quiet type .. . Pleasant personality . . . Likes all sports, especially hunting and fishing Favorite hunting spot, New Hampshire Follows L.H.S. in almost every sport . . . Outside activity, officer of DeMolay . Enthusiastic skier .. . Favorite hobby, collecting dry flies for fishing . Dislikes girls . . . Favorite song, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” . . . Likes baseball .. . The Braves, his favorites . . . Plans after graduation to go to Franklin Institute to study to be an electrician. CERRILLO IACOBONI Commercial Course “Vagabond”... Good looking . .. Wonder- ful personality Always ready to lend a helping hand . . . Likes to play softball .. . Tinkers with cars... Veteran of World War II . . . Sergeant in the Army . . . Stationed at Camp Carson, Col.; Camp Hale, Col.; Fort Dix, N. J.; and Buffalo, N. Y.. . . Skiing instructor and clerk for Uncle Sam . . . Likes Stan Kenton . . Often seen going to Fitchburg . . . The reason for it! . . . Likes construction work .. . Plans to enter Colorado School of Mines A good fellow to have around. 114 KENNETHE MARY JOHNSTON Commercial Course Kenny Dark gray eyes and medium brown hair. . . Five feet, seven and one-half inches tall . . . Interested in New Hampshire ...A friend to all dumb animals... A winning smile ... Dislikes clubs .. . Likes new cars... Crazy about her five little sisters . . . Likes re- search on Horace Greeley . . . Likes roller skating, swimming, skiing, and horse back riding . . . Her hobbies, horses and her car. . A grand all-round person to know . . . Future, undecided. Dietitians, = JOHN ALBERT JOSEPH Commercial Course Albie A real sport . . . Nice dark curly hair... A lending hand for all. . . Likes all sports, especially baseball, basketball ,and football . . . Sees a lot of shows... Wears sharp clothes . . . Makes a wonderful machinist. . . Works at Commonwealth Plastics after school ... Likes music . . . Favorite orchestra, Vaughn Monroe .. . A request for ‘Racing With The Moon . . . Sometimes listens to Dizzy Gillespi . .. Plans to continue his career as a machinist after graduation. 115 WILLIAM HENRY LaCLAIR Commercial Course “Hawky” ... Short and dark .. . A mop of black wavy hair . . . Swell personality and always ready with a joke or wisecrack .. . Sharp dresser! .. . Oh, those pegged pants! .. . Likes dancing, swimming, hockey, and playing poker ... Plans to take a trip to Florida .. . In the near future, one swell guy for the U. S. Navy... About those stars in your eyes, Hawk. . For whom? BARBARA ANN KILLELEA College Course Barb Light brown hair with natural curls... ‘‘When Irish Eyes are Smiling’... A friendly smile for all... A friend indeed... Enjoys roller skating, swimming, and watching football games... Pet peeves: dishes, speaking before an audience, and the blue rimmed glasses she’s always losing . . . Loves Zachary Scott movies . . . Collects records and—men?.. . Member in good standing of Whalom Roller Dance Club... Plans to become anR.N.... On to physiotherapy. 116 HELEN LAURA LANCEY College Course Lance Sparkling blue eyes .. . Just a little bit of sunshine .. . Curly-top... Tall and slim . Smooth dresser . Never a dull moment... Seen at TAC every Saturday night fe erencn Club 1.2. ... Press Club 1,.2,3 %. . Ski Club 1, 2, 3... Prominent home room officer .. . Majors in all sports . . . Whiz on skis ... 9econd Mrs. Curie in ‘the lab’. . . Honor Roll student . smith Bros. (cough drops) . A request for ‘‘Embraceable You” . Laboratory technician . . . Mount Ida College. ELIZABETH MABEL LANCIANI Commercial Course Betty . Short, cute, and slim . . . Has pretty dark brown hair and sparkling hazel eyes... Wears neat clothes . . . Always smiling .. . Gives a helping hand to anyone who needs it. . . Has a sparkling personality .. . Magnet Editorial Staff... Ski Club member . . . Favorite sports: skiing and basketball . . . Honor Roll student .. . Adores Vaughn Monroe .. . Likes to dance .. . For pastime likes playing the piano .. . Has a special interest at Tilton School... Intends to go to Becker Junior College. ad RACHEL GRACE LANCIANI Commercial Course Raye . Tall, dark, and attractive A smile for all . . . Best of kids and everyone's buddy . . . Radiant personality .. . Loves dance music . In heaven while dancing (with a certain someone) . . . Oh, those jokes! A-1 in all sports, especially basketball .. . The pro of St. Anne's basketball team . . . Likes blonds ... Prefers Frenchmen... Can always be seen around French Hill... An attraction in the Navy? . . . Love those letters! . . . Cabinet member in sophomore year . . . Dramatic Club's efficient treasurer . Junior member of the Fortnightly Club . . . Honor Society's Secretary . Speedster in taking shorthand dictation . Priority on Honor Roll . . . Some lucky boss's future private secretary. ] JAMES JOSEPH LANCIANI Commercial Course Jimmy . . . That curly black hair . . . Big brown eyes... Likes sharp clothes . . . A good pal to have around . . . The life cf all get- togethers .. . A request fer ‘My Darling,”’ by Jo Stafford, please . Adores Frankie Laine platters... A whiz at dancing . . . Likes all types of sports . Tardy office in his senior year . . . Honor student through high school .. . Spends a great deal of time working . . . Plans to enter U. S. Navy after graduation. 18 ANGELA MADELINE LANZA Commercial Course Angie... A cute little girl with light brown curly hair . . . Oh, those sparkling brown eyes! ... Sharp dresser . . . Never fails to stop to chat with friends . . . Just adores that Frankie Laine ... How's Buddy??? (Ahem) . . . Goes out for all school sports . . . Very fond of basketball and just adores dancing... . Always found at T.A.C. on Saturday nights . . . Spends a lot of time with the gang . . . Presently employed at Tilton and Cook's . . . Hopes in the future to be an employee of the Telephone Company. JOHN RICHARD LAVOIE Commercial Course Jackie Tall . . . Blond, wavy hair ... oharp dresser .. . Terrific personality... Gets along with everyone ... Good sport... A member of L.H.S. undefeated softball team . . . Admirer of Stan Kenton .. . Likes jazzy music ... Smooth dancer... . ‘Make the most of today,’’ his motto. . . Plays a lot of basketball, hockey . . . “I Cover the Waterfront’’ by Mel Torme—favorite song... B.C., favorite hangout ... That blonde in Fitchburg? . . . Veteran of U. S. Marines Richard Widmark and Michael Redgrave—tavorite actors . . . Jane Russell—favorite actress . Plans to enter photography school in June. 119 IRENE PAULINE LEHOUX Commercial Course Irene . . . Another girl from French Hill . . . Always seen with Italians, especially one ... Learned to jitterbug... Love that laugh!... Smiling blue eyes and wonderful personality ... Easy to get along with. . . Loves dancing and swimming . . . How do you say ‘‘cetrioli’’? ... Always dancing at TAC, but only happy with one person .. . Always requests “I’m in the Mood for Love” . Junior member of the Fortnightly Club . . . Honor Society . . . Magnet Business Staff. . . Treasurer of sophomore and junior home rooms . . . Mr. Rogers’ favorite secretary . . . Place reserv ed on the Honor Roll . . . Hopes to become an airline hostess. JAMES ALBERT LAWRENCE Commercial Course Jim... Oh, that red hair! .. . Likes to take things nice and easy . . . Oh, that lanky walk! .. . Always ready to lend a helping hand... Swell personality . . . Likes dancing and good orchestras . . . Also likes all sports and some women .. . Dislikes English . . . Member of Prom Committee .. . Basketball and tennis, his meat... Sheik of Crossman’s Court .. . Member of Envoy's basketball team .. . Honor Roll student . . . Works at First National Store... Plans to enter Army Air Forces. 120 RICHARD E. LEMOINE Commercial Course Skarp on jokes...A . Pleasant “Lemon” character from ‘French Hill’ personality .. . Reliakle .. . A Red Sox rooter ... Always at Fenway . . . Never a dull moment in his company . . . Goes big for sports, especial- ly baseball, basketball, and swimming . . . Can be found at the St. Jean’s Club .. . Enjoys listening to Stan Kenton’s records . . . Plans to enter the U. S. Navy in June or Worcester Trace in the fall. PAUL RICHARD LEWIS Commercial Course “Stretch ’ ... Blue eyes . . . Cutest dimple .. . Nice personality . . . Six-feet, four and one- half . . . Good looking .. . Easy going .. . No enemies . . . Smooth dresser on Saturday nights ... Wonderful dancer . . . Likes girls . . . Loves going out with them... Oh, those dances at Vaughn Monroe, the band .. . Likes fried clams, Senior Prom Committee, also Junior Prom, social gatherings, some fun . . . Dislikes homework, noisy people, alarm clocks, going to bed before one o'clock, dances that close early . . . Favorite pastimes: baseball, football, swimming, basket- ball, boating ... His hobby, dreaming. 121 DOMINIC EGIDIO ANTHONY LISCIOTTI Commercial Course Dom . Short and active . . . Personality plus... Likes all sports, but best of all football ... His favorite pastime, listening to jive records by Gene Krupa . . . Hates staying after school for teachers, but generally does . . . His second home, McCann's Ice Cream Parlor . . . Chief hobby, girls, especially sophomores An attraction in Room 16... A winning way with teachers .. . Member of the Camera Club... His future—U. S. Navy. MALCOLM WILSON LILLIE College Course “Muscles” .. . All smiles . . . Known for his witty jokes... A friend to all . . . Sometimes seen heading for the woods with his gun in search of wild game . . . Likes basekall . . . Skiing en- thusiast ... Photography, his hobby . . . President of the Camera Club. . . Scribe of Explorer Post II. . . Much admired for sleeping on top of Mount Monadnock on a winter night J. C. Penny's efficient man . . . Will specialize in photography in the Navy or at Rochester Institute of Technology. 122 FRANCES THELMA LIZZOTTE Commercial Course “Midge”... Slim and cute. . . Those laugh- ing eyes! . . . Enjoys music, especially Vaughn Monroe . . . Always seen with her gang at T.A.C. or the Fitchburg Arena . . . Doesn't like people who are bossy or keep her waiting... . Likes anything in the field of aviation .. . Tries out new cooking recipes whenever possible... Collects souvenirs and post cards from Cali- fornia, and poems... . Honor Roll student in her senior year... Plans for the future, undecided. SYLVIA ANN LOLLI College Course Syl Smooth brownette with per- sonality plus... Contagious smile .. . Tops with everyone .. . Inexhaustible source of unique ideas .. . Hails from W. A. . . . Enjoys soccer, softball, swimming, and especially basketball . . . speedy forward on the court .. . One oi St. Anna’s basketball players . . . Vice-president of class, ‘47, ‘48, ‘49 . . . Memker of French Club ‘48... Born leader... T. A. C. Executive Board .. . Magnet Editorial Staff. . . Second Honor koll . . . Field of Nursing . . . Training hospital. 123 CLAIRE MARIE LUCIER Commercial Course “Chicken” .. . Oh, those eyes! .. . Brown Likes jewelry, excitement, movies, and especially Freddie Stewart's singing . . . Second Home Whalom Park . . . Main attraction, Fitchburg . . . Member of the RSROA ... Nice clothes... “I just heard some new hair jokes’’ . .. Seen Midge? . . . Loves history class ... Why!!!... Oh, those bus trips!! ... Pleasing personality ... Always willing to lend a helping hand .. . Plans to become a good housewife. GERALD LIONEL LORD College Course Gerry Piercing brown eyes, wavy black hair, and tall masculine build... The boy with the dimple . . . Infectious smile . . Winning personality . . . Always ready with a joke . . . Everyone’s friend . . . Mad for ice cream, steak, and spinach . . . Likes history, English, sports, and reading . . . Builds houses in spare time . . . Excels in footkall and basket- ball . . . Conscientious Cabinet member during all three years in high school TAG Executive Board .. . Junior Rotarian . . . Senior Class treasurer . . . Plans to enter Columbia College. 124 ELIZABETH JEAN LYNCH Commercial Course “Goof ’... Pretty auburn hair. . . Sparkling blue eyes... Gay smile... Neat dresser... Always friendly . . Nice personality . Always ready with a good joke . . . Likes Italian foods and Artie Shaw's ‘“‘All the Things You Are . Dislikes quiz programs and rainy weather . . . Collects records as her hobby mee Loves to: dance ...-Plays the piano .. . Head typist of Press Club . . . Secretary of Choral Club in sophomore year . . . Secretary- Treasurer of home room in junior year... . Plans to attend business school. RITA MARILYN LYNCH College Course Reet Friendly and smiling . Twinkling blue eyes... Extremely good natured ... Neat dresser .. . Always busily engaged in some worthwhile activity . . . Brilliant student ... Honor Roll every term... Musically inclined . . . Active member of French Club, orchestra, and Magnet Editorial Staff. . . TAC Executive Board .. . Ski Club. . . Sophomore and junior home room president . . . Junior member of Fortnightly Club .. . Honor Society . . . Partici- pates in soccer, basketball, tennis, skiing, volleyball . . . Prom Committees . . . Plans to be a teacher .. . Teachers College. 125 CARRIE KATHLEEN MacFARLANE College Course Kay . . . Gay, charming personality .. . An all-round sport . . . Friendly to everyone ... Beautiful light brown hair. . . Sparkling blue eyes... Attractive waitress at ‘Norma Jean's” . . . Adores Vaughn Monroe's singing . . . Favorite record, ‘‘A Little Bird Told Me”... Sporty clothes ... Nice suits... Loves dancing, especially with Bob .. . Nice Buick, Kay... Band and orchestra 2, 3, 4, . . . Honor Roll PE re fe! . Problems, her favorite subject .. . Plans to attend college . . . Massachusetts School of Physiotherapy for a six-month course for X-ray technicians. RUSSELL GERALD LYNCH College Course Russ Wavy brown hair . . . Pug- nacious .. . Keen sense of humor. . . Madame’s mimic ... ‘The Whistler’ ... A marvelous operatic voice? . . . Excellent skier . . . Likes photography and painting . . . Enjoys chemistry and physics . . . Periodically seen with broken bones . . . Part-time shoe salesman . . . Winter camping trip on Mt. Monadnock . . . President of Photography Club . . . Vice-President of Dramatic Club . . . French Club... Ski Club . .. Junior Rotarian . . . Chosen “Best Actor” 1948 . . . Excellent basketball manager, junior and senior years . . . Plans to attend Bowling Green University. 126 NANCY MAE McCREERY Commercial Course Nan .. . Lovely blonde hair . . . Blue eyes ... Cute face .. . Lovely voice . . . Choral Club, three years . . . Glee Club, one year. . . Likes basketball and tennis, and enjoys watching football . . . Likes to wear skirts and blouses . . . Horseback-riding and bowling, her hobbies . . . Dislikes bookkeeping and history . . . Pupil in many different schools in Massachusetts .. . spent last eight years in Leominster schools . . . Enjoys singing popular songs . . . Plans to go to Boston Conservatory of Music. CATHERINE ANN McDONALD Commercial Course Ann ... Smooth reddish brown hair... Oh! those green eyes... A smile for everyone . . . Friendly personality . .. Jan's twin and constant companion .. . A sports enthusiast... A member of the girls’ basketball and field hockey teams .. . Avid football fan ...A loyal rooter for both basketball and football teams .. . Likes dancing to the music of Eddie Hamilton's Orchestra A request for “Harlem Nocturne’... Constantly listens to Tommy Dorsey records . . . Plans to become a private secretary. 127 JEAN McINTYRE College Course Tall and lithe . . . Long black Maxie tresses . .. Sweet voice .. . Sparkling personality ... Derby's No. 1 apple picker .. . Likes Braves, collie dogs, and coffee . . . Dislikes getting up in the morning . . . Enjoys swimming, basketball and softball . . . Belongs to the Magnet Editorial Staff, Junior Fortnightly Club, National Honor Society, and Teen Age Canteen . . . Past presi- dent of the Baptist Youth Fellowship, secretary of Teen Age Canteen, and secretary of home room . . . Physiotherapist . . . Simmons College. EDWARD JOHN McELLIGOTT College Course Ed . . . Hazel-eyed Irish lad and proud of it . . . Personality plus . Oh, those sporty doodles drawn in class! . . . Likes basketball, skiing, and Vaughn Monroe . . . Dabbles at oil painting in spare time . . . Industrious member of Magnet Editorial Staff . Conscientious member National Honor Society . . . Art Editor, Magnet — senior year... Junior Rotarian... . Priority on Honor Roll . . . Vice-President, Room 4... Technical director of Senior Play NROTC candidate Plans work in com- mercial art after college. 128 ALLAN WILLIAM McKINSTRY Co-operative Course “Mac” ... A Sterlingite . . . Brown eyes ... Dark hair... Tall, with pleasant appearance ... Plays basketball for Sterling High. . . Enjoys swimming. . . Likes to listen to disk jockeys... Enjoys dancing . . . On stage committee for Senior Play Can be seen after school driving truck in Sterling . . . Also member of Senior Scout Troop in Sterling .. . Enjoys going on overnight hikes . . . After graduation plans to be a farmer .. . May study landscaping... or join Armed Forces. ROBERT WILLIAM McLEAN Co-operative Course Mac Blue eyes ... Brown hair... Always smiling .. . Likes neat clothes . . . Quiet, considerate . Charming personality Enjoys all sports, especially baseball, basketball, and skiing . Likes both “Red Sox’’ and “Braves ... Likes dancing . . . Likes popular records .. . Favorite author, Jack London... . Stage committee for Senior Play . . . Worked on apple farm in summers Member of Senior Scouts in Sterling . . . Liked at school . .. After graduation plans to attend University of Massachusetts. 129 ELIZABETH JEAN MacKIRDY Commercial Course Betty . . . Beautiful blonde hair . . . Spark- ling blue eyes .. . Another Sterlingite . . . Oh, those sporty sweaters and socks! . . . Pleasing personality .. . Always willing to give a helping hand ... Sports around in her father’s car... . ‘48 DeSoto . . . Favorite song, ‘Body and Soul” ... Likes blonds... Enjoys reading, dancing, hiking, basketball, bowling, and sports in general .. . Cheers for Werners . . . Dislikes trial balances... Swoons over Vaughn Monroe's records . . . Always on the Honor Roll... Junior home room treasurer . . . Plans office work. PAUL RICHARD McNAMARA Commercial Course Mac . . . That boy from Sterling . . . Quiet type... Brown eyes... Black hair... Pleasant personality .. . Always ready to give a helping hand .. . Follows L.H.S. in almost every sport . . . Likes hunting and fishing, especially trout fishing . . . Is a member of the Sportsmen's Club of Sterling and the Sterling Cadet Band . . . His favorite hobbies: playing the clarinet and working with animals . . . Subject most liked in school, chemistry .. . Plans to go to a veterinary college after graduation. 130 JCAN PHYLLIS MAHAN College Course Joan A combination of brains and personality .. . Slickest of chicks .. . Full of fun . . . Snappy dresser . . . Sparkling blue eyes ... Ardent Glenn Miller fan... Enjoys all sports, knitting, painting, and piano playing Shiny black hair .. . Attends private art school . . . First Henor Roll student . . . Queen of the Mardi Gras . . . Member of St. Jean's Degree Team .. . Magnet Editorial Staff. . . French Club . . . National Honor Society . Junior Fortnightly Club... Plans to attend Worcester Art Museum. . . May become an art teacher. 13 ELAINE FAY MAINVILLE College Course Elaine .. . Light brown hair. . . Loving eyes ... mile for everyone... Always ready to be of assistance . . . Always has important news to tell... Ardent movie fan... Definite flair for science .. . Can be seen every morning in the window of Room 1, waving at certain bus pupils . . . Collects perfume bottles and records ... Favorite song, ‘‘Little White Lies’... What fun at that camp on Spec Pond! .. . Active Choral Club member for three years . . . French Club Executive Board . . . Our future ‘“‘woman in medicine.” ] JOAN ANITA MAZZAFERRO College Course Sparkling blue eyes... od SLINY LUCY nalnic ame. Vivacious personality . . . Facetious and fun loving .. . Ardent love for all sports . . . Skiing, swimming, and tennis . . . Three cheers for L.H.S. and that fleet-footed quarterback .. . Honor Roll . . . Honorary member of Junior Fortnightly Club . . . National Honor Society ... French Club... Prom Committee . . . Excels in basketball, field hockey, and softball .. . Plans to become a physical education in- structor. Mazzie Enchanting smile . WILLIAM PETER MARRAMA Commercial Course Bill . . . Brown eyes, light complexion... Oh, that nice long hair! . . . Regular customer at the Royal Diner . . . Has his foclish moments and his serious ones . . . Takes them all in stride . . . Enjoys traveling . . . Is an ardent music lover . . . Listening to good jazz and Bop records, one of his favorite pastimes . . . Great drum virtuoso .. . May ke seen nightly playing drums at the Bamkoo Inn . . . Always cheerful and ready with a joke .. . An aclive member of his gym class . . . Plans to make music his career. 132 PAULINE SIMONE MEUNIER Commercial Course Pauly ... Beautiful brown eyes... Brunette ... omart dresser .. . Nice looker... Neat... Sparkling personality .. . Always ready to help out Adores Vaughn Monroe's records, swimming, and kasketkall . . . Favorite song, “It Cnly Happens When I Dance With You . . . Likes her home room . . . Second Honor Roll student sophomore, junior, and senior years... St. Jean’s Degree Team... Ski Club .. . Honor Society . . . Some lucky executive's future, wonderful, and efficient secretary. PAUL FRANCIS MULLANEY Commercial Course Mull My boy ss. Lite-ot atparty ..4 Thinks women are the greatest thing ever made . . . Nothing like dancing and eating .. . One of the madmen in Period A gym class... A natural for sports Senior life guard at Hampton Beach summers .. . Likes music and goes big for Duke Ellington's style . . . Plays drums and listens to his record collection for a pastime . . . Part-time band boy for Ted Herbert ... Enjoys hunting and fishing .. . Plans to be a big league baseball player. 133 SHIRLEY WILEMINA NELSON Commercial Course Shirl . . . Cute wavy hair. . eyes . . Large brown . . Pleasing personality . . . Sharp clothes . Very good dancer, especially at Twin Ballroom in Worcester . . . Adores Jo Stafford records .. . A request for ‘‘Jalousie’’ by Nel- son Eddy . . . Always a good friend to have around . . . Life of all parties . . . Adores all sports . . . Gym captain in sophomore and junior years . . . Member of Magnet Editorial Staff . . . Honor Roll student during all three years at high school . . . Plans to become private secretary after graduation. ARLINE ANNA NASS Commercial Course “Mable” . . . Beautiful brown eyes... Light brown hair to match... Cute... Always happy... Everyone's friend... Loves swimming at Whalom Park, reading, movies, music, dancing, and especially Russ Morgan's records . . . Favorite song, ‘‘Ycu Made Me Love You” ...A whiz in bookkeeping . . . Marvelous cook too . . . Girls’ Basketkall Team . . . Regularly seen at T. A. C. and Whalcm Park . . . Helps out in the Guidance Office . . . Always interested in the activities at Fitchburg High School... Attends all basketball games . . . Future un- decided. 134 RUTH HAZEL NICHOLS Commercial Course “Shorty’’ .. . Auburn hair . . . Brown eyes .. . Swell personality .. . Enjoys swimming in ocean water .. . Likes skating at various rinks . . . Enjoys classical music . . . Likes books by Vida Hurst . . . Dislikes giving speeches Likes dancing to dreamy music. . . Advertising manager of the Magnet Business Staff Honor Roll . . . Request for ‘Jalousie”’ Has an attraction on the U. S. S. Worcester .. . Likes Gardner’s swimming pool. . . Enjoys Peovielb. A. meetings .... Likes B.C: .... Hobby, collecting classical records . . . Future secretary in West Virginia. VIRGINIA ANN NICKERSON Commercial Course Ginny . . . Nice personality .. . Gorgeous red hair and sparkling hazel eyes .. . Cute little dimples . . . Oh, those neat clothes! Always smiling and ready to give a helping hand... Loves all sports . . . Captain in soccer, field hockey, and basketball in her senior year ... Treasurer of the Camera Club... Admirer of Vaughn Monroe . . . Request for ‘‘There’s a Small Hotel’ . . . An attraction in Room 6? .. . Can be seen regularly at T.A.C. ... Our future hair dresser. 135 WILLIAM ROGER NIMEE College Course Bill... Dark curly hair .. . Big brown eyes A real sport . . . Enjoys a good joke... Want a ride? . . . Sharp dresser . . . Always seen at T.A.C. .°... A request for’ Gene� Krupa a Dislikes getting up in the morning . . . Member of Junior Rotarian and of National Honor Society . . . Adores all sports . . . Member of football team in sophomore and junior years . . . Well liked home room treasurer for our class from ‘‘’45 to '49’’ . . . Business administra- tion at Holy Cross. DAVID LEE NIXON College Course Nick . . . Blond hair and blue eyes . . Winning smile for everyone . . . Liked and admired by all who know him . . . Life of period A English class... All-round athlete... Likes sporty clothes . . . Prefers to drive his own car... Varied wardrobe . . . That cheerleader? ... Plays golf... Boys’ State... Magnet3... Football 2, 3,4...French club 3... Basketball 2,3,4... Baseball 3,4... Junior class president . . . Treasurer of Student Cabinet 4... Oh, those meetings! .. . Junior Rotarian . . . Reserved honor student. . . Wesleyan. 136 KENNETH GLENN NOVAK Co-operative Course Kenny .. . Brown hair, hazel eyes... A neat dresser .. . Good looking smile .. . Member Co-operative Course for three years .. . Enjoys all sports . . . Likes to roller skate . . . Studies machinery at trade school .. . Works in North Leominster gas station . . . Gives good service ... Well liked by his friends... Always trying to make new ones... . Always ready to take part in a pleasant joke .. . Has great sense of humor . . . Likes Braves and Cubs . . . Plans to join U. S. Air Force after graduation. JOHN RICHARD O’NEIL College Course “Elmer’’ . . . Courier of map of Ireland ... Athletic build... Flashing brown eyes and big feet . . . Personality at its best .. . Never disagrees . . . Likes people and all sports . Dislikes turnips and homework Spends spare time watching sports events . . . Track letter winner and star, three years . . . Football 2,3... Letter winner in senior year .. . Home room president sophomore and senior years ... Member of French Club... Plans to further education at Notre Dame. 137 JACQUELINE LILLIAN PAQUET Commercial Course Jackie . . . Love that curly hair! . . . Those big brown eyes to match . . . That baby-like complexion ... Nice rosy cheeks... A sparkling smile for everyone ... Personality plus... Never a dull moment . . . Smooth dresser. . . History, favorite subject? . . . Active in all sports ... Basketball... Skiing... Tennis... Softball .. . Swimming... . An efficient captain in her gym class .. . Faithful rooter for L. H. S. Collects records, especially Vaughn Monroe's . . . A request for ‘Stardust’ .. . Magnet Editorial Staff . . . Leominster Ski Club ... Cabinet member, sophomore year . . . Future beautician. VILMA MARY PADOVANO College Course Vee Combination of raven black hair and smooth complexion . . . Warm brown eyes .. . Mercury on the basketball court... Sparkling vitality . . . Clothes ‘‘en masse” .. . Reserved place on First Honor Roll . . . Junior member of Fortnightly Club .. . Active member of French Club... Ski Club. . . Magnet Editorial Staff. . . Student of the piano... Gym captain . . . Basketball . . . Field hockey and tennis . . . Honor Society . . . Student director of Senior Class Play . . . T.A.C. Executive Board . . . Laboratory technician . . . Jackson 138 GAIL ANNE PELTON Commercial Course Gay . . . Pretty blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes .. . Charming personality .. . Has made many friends with her pleasing smile ... Neat dresser .. . Loves Gene Krupa’s music ... Has a collection of his records . . . Member of Camera Club in junior year . . . Favorite subjects: music and public speaking Goes in for dancing . . . Horseback riding and skating . . . An attraction in the Navy? ... Wants to join the Waves after graduation. ROBERT RUSSELL PERLA Commercial Course -olrei¢he ... Dark brown eyes . . « Jet black wavy hair . . . Personality all over... Likes football, baseball, and basketball ... All out for the New York Yankees. . . Joe DiMaggio for his loudest cheer . . . Enjoys dreamy music for dancing .. . Sammy Kaye, his favorite... . Evelyn Knight, favorite singer . . . Likes to grumble... Girls, his hobby . . . Favorite hang- out, McCann’s Ice-Cream Parlor... Passes time engulfed in sports . . . Favorite author, Ernie Pyle .. . Future devoted to U.S. Navy. 139 RENRY DALLAS PETERS College Course Pete .. . Brown eyes and brown hair... Small and dynamic . . . On the shy side... Quiet in the classroom . . . Great sports fan . . . Likes football and baseball especially... Manager of football team . . . Loves his baseball . Member of Current Junior Commandos .. . otrong rooter for the Red Sox .. . Avoids the opposite sex . . . Plans to attend Fitchburg State Teachers College. ROLANDE MADELEINE PERREAULT Commercial Course Roe . . . Sharp little blonde with twinkling green eyes and a cute little nose... . A pleasing smile for everyone . . . Pleasant personality . . . Likes swimming at Fort Pond. . . Enjoys dancing at T.A.C. . . . Swoons over Vaughn Monroe's records, especially ‘‘Racing With the Moon” ... Member of the French Club, senior year ... Agent for sale of savings stamps .. . Spends her after school hours working for the Chamber of Commerce . . . Always seen with Pauline . . . Plans to do secretarial work. 140 JOSEPH RICHARD PETRICCA Commercial Course Joe... The kid with that sporty laugh... Hates women? .. . Nice black hair with a wave in front... Blue eyes... A smile for everyone ... Pericd A madman in gym... Blows a horn .. . Great future in music . . . One of the few who appreciate Stan Kenton’s ideas . . . Boots Mussulli, his favorite saxophone man... Likes sports, especially football . . . Played end on varsity team... Plans to become a musician. MARGARET PICUCCI College Course Picu Short, dark, and full of pep... Always ready with a smile . Friend to all ... Loves the Navy... Favcrite instrument, the . . Thinks dancing is wonderful, with a . Studies hard . . . Dislikes writing letters . . . But likes long-distance tele- phone calls . Favorite song, “So In Love” .. . Plans to enter training after graduation... Will make an excellent nurse. sax good orchestra 14] LEO NCRMAN PLETTE Commercial Course Lée ... .. Member of Room 4... Tall... Brown eyes and wavy hair . . . Likes everyone . . . Collects popular records . Enjoys all sports, especially football, swimming, and bad- mington . . . Often seen at T.A.C. .. . Likes to dance... Enjoys a good book . . . Always behind the counter at Jim's Store . . . Spends his spare time at the St. Jean's Club. . . Graduated from St. Cecilia's School and Leominster Junior High School . Plans to enter the Armed Services after graduation this June. LAWRENCE JOSEPH PIERMARINI Commercial Course “Cookie”... L.H.S.’s 5°2 sports authors Can tell any baseball player's batting average .. . Goes for dancing ina big way... Collects records . Builds airplane models . . . Cabinet member his junior year . . . Home- room basketball star . . . Likes to go skiing and skating in winter . . . Favorite pastime—playing cards, especially gin rummy .. . Likes to mix with people . Likes to travel . . . In the summer likes nothing better than to see every baseball game in Boston . . . Plans to enter the Air Force. 142 CHARLOTTE AGNES PORTER Commercial Course Charlie . Beautiful blonde hair Sparkling blue-grey eyes... Another Sterlingite .. . Wonderful friend . . . Magnetic personality ...Oh, that smile! .. . Favorite song, ‘Serenade of the Bells’’ . . . Loves Vaughn Monroe's records . . . Likes all sports, especially basketball... Was high scorer on the Sterling Girls’ basketball team Enjoys cooking, dancing, hiking, bowling and _ skating Sterling Grange member . . . Favorite subject, typing . . . Band and Orchestra .. . Honor Roll student for three years ... Plans office work. ROBERT FRANCIS PRINCE College Course Bob .. . Towers up to five feet, eight inches . . . Brown hair and brown eyes . Spends much time at the Saint Jean’s Club. . . Silent, cooperative and pleasing . Warmth in his smile . A great pool ‘‘shark’’ and lover of basketball, swimming, and skating . . . Competes in horseshoe tournaments . . . Dislikes to miss a shot at the eight ball or a free throw for the basket .. . Quite a hand at cards. . . Future— still uncertain. 143 WILLIAM ARTHUR QUINT College Course Bill . . . Snapping brown eyes and brown hair... A multitude of sharp clothes... Always in a happy mood . . . Famous for his laboratory experiments . One of Vaughn Monroe's ardent fans . . . Fond of dancing . . . Junior cheerleader . . . Always seen at Green's Drug Store... ‘Stardust’ for his hit parade . . . Sports enthusiast . . . One of Coach Fowler’s boys. . . Top first baseman for Redskins .. . On L.H.S. Baseball Team... Press Club... French Club 3 .. . Plans to be a pharmacist. PAULINE LILLIAN PROULX Commercial Course Pauline . . . Brown hair . . . Dark brown eyes... Personality plus... Everybody's friend . . . Music, her meat . . . Admirer of Vaughn Monroe . . . Request for ‘Body and Soul’. . . Enjoys dancing and outdoor sports . . . Regular T.A.C. member .-. . Hates men???) saan attraction in Room 4?? . . . Hey! What say? . . . Oh, those parties! . . . See you at Green's . . . Burt Lancaster, favorite actor . . . Sporty clothes . . . Member of the French Club for two years . . . United States Saving Stamps agent . . . Member of the Roller Skating Club. . . Future hairdresser or office worker. 144 JOAN EVA QUIRK College Course Joanie... Wavy brown hair .. . Soft brown eyes... Smart dresses . . . Loves a good time ... Oh, those hen parties! ... Meeting this week? . “Let's keep moving” .. . Loves flying, swimming, and dancing... Vaughn Monroe fan . . . Favorite saying, ‘Onward to lights and music!’ . . . Has a gay circle of friends. . . Thinks life is lovely when you’re young... Likes poetry and torch singing .. . ‘‘Body and Soul” by Sara Vaughn .. . Member of Camera Club and C.A.P. .. . Future plans, indefinite. MARY ELIZABETH RASMUSSEN Commercial Course “Snooks'’ . . . Oh, that Bergman hairdo! .. . Big brown eyes that talk .. . Easy to get along with . . . Loves sporty clothes... Has a craving for Vaughn Monroe records . . . Enjoys the art of dancing .. . Active in all sports... Likes to play the organ . . . Wonderful at it ... The well liked secretary of our sophomore year . . . A whiz at shorthand... A place reserved on the Honor Roll all during high school . . . Plans to become secretary of some well known executive firm after graduation. 145 NANCY ANN RICHARDS College Course Nan . A good looking blonde from Sterling . . . Blue eyes and stream-lined figure . . . Oh, those angora sweaters . . . Pleasing personality . . . Our second Pavlova...A smile for everyone . .. Twins from Clinton? . .. Likes some outdoor sports . . . Spends spare minutes listening to Vaughn Monroe . . . Collects records by the score . Dislikes homework . . . Enjoys giving dancing lessons ... Majorette in the L.H.S. Band .. . Plans to go to Becker Junior College . . . Future medical secretary. 1 JOHN BARRY REGAN College Course Barry to most everyone — ‘Whip’ to his buddies . . . Everyone's friend . . . Swell personality . . . A good man at Giguere’s after school .. . Does a lot of skiing . . . A gocd horse- back rider .. . Owns his riding horse... Has a big stamp ccllection . . . Horseshoes, his game .. . President of Dramatic Club . . . Member of Scout Explcrer Post IIT. . . Plans to further his education at Emerson College . . . Radio and dramatics. 46 ARLAND ROBERT RICHARDSON, Jr. Commercial Course “Duke” ... Tall and blond with light blue eyes... Lady killer type . . . Personality plus ...A friend to everybody .. . Has a big smile for everyone . .. Always willing to give a helping hand .. . Very particular . . . Likes bowling, fishing, hunting, pool, dancing and good popular music . . . Smooth dancer... Makes bowling his hobby .. . Has no dislikes .. . Senior tardy clerk .. . Works at the ‘'Five and Ten” after school and the Plymouth Theater at night . . . Intends to go into theatre business. HAROLD LESLIE RICHARDSON Commercial Course “Richy”... Dark curly hair... Big brown eyes ... Personality plus... . Easy to get along with . . . Has a smile for everyone .. . Always willing to give a helping hand Good looking . . . Lady-killer type . . . Likes bowling, hunting, fishing, pool, dancing, good music, and all sports . . . Swell dancer .. . Has no dislikes except school . . . Makes pool his hobby .. . Works at the Diadem and at the Plymouth Theater .. . Senior tardy officer . . . Plans to enlist in the Army Air Corps. 147 MARGUERITE ANN ROBERSON College Course Peggy .. . Big brown eyes . . . Love those bangs... Sporty clothes... A friendly word for everyone Happy-go-lucky . Can be seen frequently at T.A.C. ... Always willing to give a helping hand . . . Giggles galore . Enjoys all outdoor sports . Press, Ski, and Choral Clubs Frequently makes Honor Roll . . . Efficient sophomore home room officer . . . Request for “It's Magic’’ by Vaughn Monroe : Those rides in the ‘May Flower’... Interested in the Navy... Liberal Arts .. . Mount Ida College. RICHARD ARCADE ROBERGE Commercial Course Roby Blond with big blue eyes . . . Nice complexion .. . Personality plus... An enthusiastic fisherman... Hobbies: raising New Zealand white rabbits and collecting Lincoln Head pennies .. . Likes skiing, dancing, skating . Favorite songs: ‘‘Stardust’’ and “Slow Boat to China’’ . . . Vice-president of Room 15 his sophomore year . . . Stage crew for the Dramatic Club... Choral Club... Glee Club . Keeps an eye on a certain somebody in Room 9. . . Sings tenor in St. Cecilia’s church choir Plans to enter Worcester Boys Trade School. 148 MARJORIE ETHEL ROBINSON Commercial Course Margie . . . Nice things in small packages ... Cute... Short... Brownette ... Sparkling blue eyes . . . Pleasing personality . . . Every- one’s friend . . . Smooth dresser . . . One of Perry Como’s steady fans ... “I Don't Know Why,” favorite record . . . Especially enjoys writing, and hearing from Chuck... Woolworth’s office girl . . . Steady baseball and basketball fan .. . Likes her gym and shorthand classes .. . Honor Roll in junior year. . . Private Secretary, Miss Robinson 1951. EDWARD THORNTON ROCKWELL College Course Teddy’ . . . Oh, those big blue eyes... Happy-go-lucky ... Loyal... Forceful... Original ... Fine sense of humor . . . Likes sports, laughter, girls . . . Likes skiing and swimming... Hates unnecessary seriousness... ‘The Ice Man Cometh” . . . Manager of football team during sophomore year .. . Football . . . Varsity basketball ... Track . . . Homeroom basketball ...French Club... Junior Rotarian . . . Sopho- more homeroom president . . . Student Cabinet member for three years . . . Senior Class presi- dent .. . Plans to attend Dartmouth College. 149 GLADYS ARDELLA RUGG Commercial Course Ruggie . . . A Sterlingite . . . That smile ... Those eyes of blue... Always willing to give a helping hand... So friendly . . . Loves to have fun . . . Woman driver with no license... Dynamic personality . . . A strong love for the Navy! . .. Dislikes working . . . Plenty of practice in practical arts . . . Hobbies: horse- back riding, ice and roller skating, dancing .. . Officer in Sterling Grange . . . Interest in Ladies Auxiliary . . . The future wife of that lucky sailor boy. SHEILA KATHERINE ST. CYR College Course Sheil . . . Willowy, witty, and winsome . . . Sophisticated beauty .. . Always a lot of fun... Winter—skiing .. . Summer—swimming . . .Never—red. . . Always—spaghetti! President of the Junior Library Council . . Vice-president of French Club. . . Radio Club for Smith College. . . . Editor-in-chief of Press Club . . . National Honor Society . . . Ski Club . . . Basketball, softball, and volleyball teams . . . T.A.C. Executive Board . . . Honorary Junior Fort- . nightly member . . . Senior Prom Committee .. . First Honor Roll . . . Central Massachusetts a Interscholastic Press Association . . . Headed a | 150 GLORIA JOSEPHINE SAMBITO Commercial Course “Stretch’’ .. . Curly brown hair . . . Spark- ling brown eyes . Swell personality Always busy helping someone out . . . Adores dancing, music, and especially likes You Were Only Fooling’ . . . Wonder why she likes her history class . Second Honor Roll student throughout high school... French Club... Dramatic Club .. . Radio Club . . . Magnet ... Secretary and Treasurer of Future Teachers’ Association . . . Plans to attend Fitchburg State Teachers’ College. HARVEY CLIFTON SCOBIE Commercial Course Scob . Has blond hair, wears glasses, is 5’ 6 , and has blue eyes . . . Participates in most of the sports . . . Likes swimming, basket- ball, skiing, and fishing His hobbies: collecting stamps and going to Turners in Fitchburg on Monday and Thursday nights . . . Mischief, his middle name . . . ‘Scob’s”’ important subjects; gym and _ study Hasn't made any definite plans for the future . . . Would like to be a skiing instructor in the United States Army. 151 JOHN PAUL SEELEY Commercial Course Jack... Tall... Dark eyes and perpetual smile... Full of the devil . . . Often at the ‘‘Scar’’ . . . Always has the latest jokes . . . Got my nickel? ... Mr. Davis’ buddy? ... Has a shadow called Scobie .. . Likes girls, dislikes homework . . . Collects hot records .. . Tries to play the trumpet . . . Has fun on his motorbike . . . The brains behind Bowen and Fuller . . . Works summers grooming show horses .. . Enjoys a good wrestling match . . . Tiger Tasker, his idol . . . Likes to go fishing, especially on school time .. . Plans to start his career in Uncle Sam's Navy. ARLENE MARIE SERAFINO College Course Arl . . . Hails from Philadelphia Large blue eyes... Brown curly hair. . . Sweet personality . . . Always smiling . . . Always seen with three L.H.S. Alumni. . . Frequently appears on Honor Roll... Ardent fan of Vaughn Monroe . . . Favorite songs; ‘My Happiness,”’ ‘Lavender Blue,’’ ‘Slow Boat to China” Favorite color, blue . . . Spends leisure time dancing and rollerskating . . . Ardent fan of all sports . . . Future psychiatrist in a big city hospital, or secretary in a big office. 152 BYRON Z. SHEPARD Commercial Course Shep ... Blue eyes... Blond hair. Quiet personality . . . Envoys’ basketball star .. . Officer in De Molay . . . President of B. Y. F. .. . Member of Explorer Scouts Pest II... Likes to take long hikes .. . Likes to “bang around” and make ‘'stuff’’ . . . Gets along without girls and homework . . . Comes from Springfield, Maine (Population 200) ... Works after school at the Commcnwealth Plastics . . . Goes to Maine summers . Plans to work for forestry de- partment. ] ROGER PHILIP SHEPARD Commercial Course Shep ... Blue eyes and dimples .. . A smile for all... Perfect sense of humor... Everybody's buddy... Neat dresser... Appreciates all types of music . . . Loves cars, especially Buicks... Favorite band, Dizzy Gillespie . . . Likes Bebop ... Interclass softball and basketball . . . Football enthusiast Member of the ‘‘Four Loyal Muskrats’’ .. . One of the Boston Confectionery’s ardent slaves . . . Member of St. Jean's Club .. . Always seen at T.A.C. ... Plans for future .. . Worcester Trade. 53 MARILYN ANN SPILLCR College Course “Lynn . . . Smooth brown hair and dark eyes ... Sporty clothes . . . Pleasing personality ... And that walk . . . Everyone's good friend ... Perfect acting ability ... Feels at home on the stage .. . Hollywood? . . . Forever struggling with der, die, das ... Likes soccer, tennis, softball, swimming, basketball . . . Teen Age Canteen on Saturday night . . . Member of Ski Club... Tennis Club... Dramatic Club during her sophomore, junior and senior years . . Leland Powers . . . Emerson College, Actress. ROBERT STANLEY SMITH College Course “Levi'’... Blond hair, blue eyes... Office boy .. . Woman hater??? . . . A friend to all .. . swell personality ...Amiable smile ... Ex-Glen Miller fan... Sports, his meat, especial- ly basketball and hockey . . . Member of the football team . . . Favorite hobbies: drafting and hunting . . . Great stamp collection. . . Fitchburg Hockey Club's future star .. . ‘‘Dyna- mite’’ Dugan the second . . . Member of the U.S. Naval Reserves .. . Always seen at Cross- man's... Future Cadet at King’s Point Maritime Academy or Annapolis. 154 ALBERT ALFRED STEINMETZ Classical Course Al... Brown hair, blue eyes... . 5 feet, 8 inches tall .. . Easy going... . A sunny per- sonality . . . Never too busy to help someone . Enjoys wearing old clothes, puttering on all cars, listening to Vaughn Monroe's band, talking to pretty girls, and eating fried clams . Dislikes homework, alarm clocks, letter writing, and soap operas .. . Pastimes: 1930 Ford, skating, collecting comic books, and woodworking . . . Belongs to L.H.S. Band and L. H. S. Dramatic Club... Will further education and go into business with his father. ] MARION LOUISE STUPAK College Course Stupie One in a million . . . Pretty blue eyes and blonde hair to match. . . Every- body's friend .. . Never a dull moment... All smiles .. . Ideal student . . . Second Honor Roll . . . Likes to collect post cards from different states . . . Sports fan . . . Perfect basketball player . . . Plays soccer, field hockey, and tennis... Blur on skates... Member of French Giaiimerme rescence ee oki Glib basal! Junior College .. . Merchandising. 30) ALBERT NELSON TARDIFF College Course “Buddy Gee Darke suse. eee CL balanced personality .. . Likes sports, dancing, chess, hunting, and music of Vaughn Monroe ... Dislikes clams, jitterbugging, and mile run . . . Spends spare time hunting and fishing... . Played football throughout high school; basket- ball, 2 and 3; track, 3; interclass basketball, 2, 304. 2 vhlockey Club. and 3 spk ib: 2, 3, 4... Famous for winter camping and canoe trips . . . Member of Magnet Editorial Staff . . . Plans to become a cadet at West Point. WILLIAM F. SUESSBRICK College Course Bill... 6’ 3’’ with a smile for all . . . Perfect combination of super brain power and magnetic personality . . . Enthusiastic sports fan... . Amateur magician . . . Disapproves the new look . . . Ambitious vice-president of Honor Society . . . Assistant editor on Magnet Staff .. . First Honor Roll student . . . Junior Rotarian .... Pivot man on L.H.S. Basketball Team .. . President of home room in senior year... Secretary of his junior class . . . Plans to study law... Future John Marshall. 156 CLAIRE MARIE TATRO Commercial Course “Dimples” .. . Light brown hair and hazel eyes ... Smile for everybody . . . Admirer of Vaughn Monroe and Tex Beneke . . . Enjoys dancing . . . Request for ‘‘Mayke You'll Be There” . . . Oh, those history tests! . . . Interest in Gardner? .. . Likes all sports .. . Always seen at Fitchburg Sports Arena . . . Favorite remark, “Oh, Brother! ’ . . . Hobby, collecting snapshots... Hates men??? .. . Favorite actor, Cornel Wilde . . . Meet you at Dufort’s... Active member of Magnet Business Staff... Future office worker at Cluett Peabody's. LEO GERARD TATRO Commercial Course “Tate” Shining personality Those brown eyes... That nice wave... Not a worry in the world... A smile for every- one and everything . . . Always thinking of something to eat. . . Likes all sports. . . Girls, his hobby . . . Well known by all... Enjoys dancing very much... Favorite song, ‘That's My Desire” .. . That large collection of notes! . . . Can always be found at St. Jean’s Club .. . Member of Dramatic Club Stage crew... Bright looking future. Po RICHARD HENRY THOMPSON Commercial Course .. Black hair... Blue eyes... Personality plus... Everyone's friend . . . Foot- ball and baseball, his favorite sports... Al Dark, his idol . . . Michigan, his team .. . Enjoys listening to popular music . . . Spends much time dancing Phil Harris, his favorite orchestra leader... Al Jolson singing ‘‘Swanee,’’ his favorite singer . . . Robert Shehan, his fellow mischief maker . . . Always can be seen at the Plymouth Theatre Also on the many outdoor basketball courts . . . His favorite hobby, hunting pheasants . . . His future, U. S. Navy. eSam ' LILLIAN IDA THIBODEAU Commercial Course “Tillie” . Lovely dark hair and eyes . . . Wonderful disposition . . . Pleasing per- sonality ...A friend to all... Neat dresser ... Astar on the roller skating rink . . . Enjoys swimming, bowling, and skiing . . . Dislikes dancing Hobbies: collecting Vaughn Monroe records and keeping album with photos of friends . . . Oh, those spaghetti feeds!! .. . Loves bookkeeping . . . Favorite song, ‘You Were Meant For Me” . Tillie? .. An attraction in North Leominster, A future medical secretary. 158 LORRAINE ANN TOCCI Commercial Course Laurie . Big brown eyes to match her lovely brown hair . Wonderful personality ... A friend to all . . . Great sports enthusiast .. . Enjoys swimming, tennis, and boating... A whiz at basketball . . . Dynamic in the ‘‘new lock . . . A request for ‘Night and Day” Melts when hearing Mel Torme’s recordings .. . Life’s ambition, to be able to play ‘‘Merrily We Roll Along’ on the piano .. . Member of the Choral Club during sophomore year Outstanding member of Dramatic Club Plans to attend Vesper George School of Art. DAVID TUCKER Commercial Course “Truckee. . Light brown hair . Good sense of humor . . . Good personality . . . Likes school . . . Doesn't like to work . . . Drives a flashy car . Great ambitions as a traveler . . . Now in Florida . . . Lives beside a lake ... Enjoys swimming, football, golf . . . Plans to attend Vermont University. 1SY LENA MADELINE VAIRO College Course Lena... Sparkling eyes and winning smile ... Shiny hair and cute bangs... A real friend and full of fun . . . Frequently on the Honor Roll Favorite subjects: Problems in Democracy and Italian . . . Winner of Italian prize in her junior year . . . An active member of Choral Club .. . Enjoys basketball, swimming, and dancing in her leisure time . . . A music lover and a fan of Vaughn Monroe . . . Plans to enter Leominster Hospital School of Nursing .. . Hopes to become a private nurse. JANE ARMSTRONG TUCKER College Course Janie ... Popular brunette... A friend to all... Smooth dancer . . . Wears clothes like a dream... Janie, green and Louise. . . Always ready to lend a helping hand . . . Ranks high in studies .. . Likes swimming, dancing, basketball, field hockey, and soccer .. . Dislikes milk... Honor Society . . . Magnet Editorial Staff... Treasurer of home room . . . Goe s out for all sports... Sunday School teacher . . . Constantly on Honor Roll . . . Plans future education at a college or business school. 160 RICHARD PAUL VALERI College Course Richie Very good features... Wonderfully combed hair . Always neatly dressed . . . Chooses good color combinations . . . Enjoys basketball, baseball, and dancing ... Girls, a specialty ... A tense mind in school as in work . . . Intends to go to Fitchburg State Teachers’ College. EDWARD EARL VAN VLECK Commercial Course Eddie . . . The number one man from Sterling . Blond hair... Eternal grin . Everybody's friend . . . Personality plus Always ready with a good joke... . Can always be found at TAC on Saturday nights . . . Likes football, basketball, hunting, and fishing Neat dresser . . . Favorite pastime, flirting... Dislikes playing cards and loafing . . . President of junior and senior home rooms. . . ‘‘Buddy’s brother’’ .. . Cheer leader... Basketball I... Sterling’s gift to Leominster . . . Future plans, indefinite . . . Would like to travel. 161 DOROTHY MAE WAINIO Commercial Course Dot . . . Blonde hair . . . Sparkling blue eyes ... A smile for all . . . Sweet, winning personality . . . Everybody's friend . . . Known by all for her quiet manner . . . Formerly from Townsend ... Now, from Whalom . . . Enjoys dancing . . . A request for “My Happiness” .. . Favorite subjects: typewriting and book- keeping . . . Dislikes history . . . likes all sports .. . Basketball, her prize .. . Honor Roll... L.H.S. Dramatic Club . . . Role in Interclass Play . . . Present secretary to lawyer. . . Plans secretarial work in the future. JOAN IDA WALLACE Commercial Course Joan . . . Golden hair, blue eyes, rosy cheeks . . . ‘Nicest girl you ever knew” Wonderful personality . . . Has a smile for everybody . . . Oh, those sharp skirts and sweaters! . . . Likes horses and has one of her own .. . Goes out for sports, especially horse- back riding, hunting, and fishing .. . A faithful follower of Vaughn Monroe . . . Has a super collection of his records . . . After graduation plans to work as secretary to her dad at the Wallace Woodwork Company. 162 HELEN ANTOINETTE WAWRYNOICZ College Course Helen . . . Comes from Sterling. . . Pleasing personality . . . Blonde hair and blue eyes... Smile for everyone . Adores dancing and listening to Vaughn Monroe .. . Dislikes home- work, especially reciting poetry and giving book reviews... Her favorite hobbies: crochet- ing and listening to the radio. . . Enjoys seeing the latest musical movies . . . Excellent athlete, especially in softball and basketball... Captain of basketball team .. . Plans to work for The New England Telephone Company. JOHN F. WEAVER Co-operative Course “Slash” . . . Green eyes and light brown hair... Average dresser .. . Enjoys basketball, football, and track Interclass basketball team three years . Cabinet-maker at Trade School . Favorite Singer, Al Jolson... Favorite Band, Tommy Dorsey . . . Likes ‘‘Red Sox’ . . . Favorite sports, fishing and hunting . . . Close friend of Thompson of Room 5... . May join U. S. Navy after graduation. 163 CLAIRE MYRTLE WHITNEY College Course Claire ... Ivory complexion . . . Blue eyes _.. Beautiful hair . . . Pleasing personality . . . Everyone's friend . . . Member of Dramatic Club _. . Junior Member of Fortnightly Club... Honor Society . . . Student coach for the Inter- class Plays . . . Student Director for Senior Play . . . Constantly on the Honor Roll... Plays basketball, swims, dances, roller skates _. . Favorite subjects: German and chemistry _. . Enjoys popular and classical music. . . Vaughn Monroe fan . . . Intends to become a nurse .. . Plans training at Peter Bent Brigham. l DORIS MARIE WHITE Commercial Course Doris . . . Sparkling smile . . . Big blue eyes and striking personality . . . Well liked by all _.. Mad about dancing . . . And loves all sports _.. Especially swimming at Gardner's Indoor Pool . . . Is seen every day after school with a certain person . . . Enjoys listening to music by Vaughn Monroe or Guy Lombardo . Also likes the singing of Frank Sinatra . Member of Dramatic Club during junior and _ Member of Ski Club during her . Is crazy about one certain . Plans, indefinite. senior years. . senior year . subject — gym .-. 64 FLCRENCE WHITNEY College Course . . Blonde, blue eyed, and friendly ... Flashing smile ... A good word for all... Likes that fellow from out of town . . . Likes basketball, field hockey, soccer, and tennis .. . Enjoys after school sport sessions, if basket- ball and field hockey ... Honor Roll... Valuable member of Press Club for three years .. . Loyal worker for T.A.C. Executive Board... Surday school teacher . . . President of Young People’s Society . . . Home room secretary in junior year .. . Anticipates nursing profession. Flo . CHARLES ROBINSON WILLIAMS College Course Charley . . . Strong, silent type . . . Long legs and broad shoulders... Farm boy... Always has a smile. . . The fellow in the flashy cowboy boots and shirt . . . Likes horseback riding . . . An active member of the Mounted Rangers of Massachusetts . . . Excellent rodeo material . . . Seems to be attracted toward Fitchburg . . . Drives a red jeep .. . Plans to attend Stockbridge, University of Massachusetts. 165 JEANNE MARIE WILLIAMS Commercial Course Jeannie . . . Beautiful blonde hair Twinkling brown eyes . . . Lots of pep Always ready to go somewhere . . . Usually at T.A.C. ... Personality plus . . . Never without a friend .. . Loves to ski, dance, andswim.... An attraction at St. Bernard's? . . . A request for ‘Penthouse Serenade’ . . . Collects snap- shots of friends . . . Oh, those bowling scores! ... Choral Club... Honor Society . . . Magnet Business Staff... Ski Club... Honor Roll... SIDNEY WALTER WOOD Commercial Course Sid . . . Good manners . . . Quiet . Pleasing personality ... Likes sciences: biology, physics, and chemistry . . . Also swimming, boating, and loud neckties . . . Member of L.H.S. Track Team ... No-particular dislikes . . . His hobbies: developing pictures, going on camp- ing trips, and participating in gymnastics at Turner Hall . . . Dramatic Club stage-crew member . . . Fairly consistent Honor Roll member during sophomore, junior, and senior years . . . Intends to join U. S. Navy for three years and then attend University of Massa- chusetts. 166 Secretary of senior home room work in an office. . Plans to ELAINE FRANCES WYMAN College Course Wy Five feet, six inches tall... Shining blonde hair and sparkling hazel eyes . . . Supposed to be very guiet . . . Thoughtful of others . . . Everybody's friend . . . Hails from North Leominster . . . Loves soccer and basket- ball . Favorite pastimes — knitting and listening to Vaughn Monroe recordings . Active and competent member of L.H.S. Camera Club... Chosen profession, nursing at Leomin- ster Hospital. MARY FRANCES THERESA ZINNA Commercial Course Terry Shining black hair .. . Deep brown eyes... Warm personality ... Always a smile ready for anyone Likes cooking, sports of all kinds, especially roller skating at the Whalom Skating Rink, and writing letters to her friends . . . Dislikes the ‘‘new look”... Reading and collecting photographs of her friends, her hobbies . . . Member of the Honor Society Consistent Honor Roll student during her sophomore, junior, and_ senior years at L.H.S.... Plans to become a secretary. 167 DAVID WARNER BIGELOW College Course Dave . . . Oh, those long eye lashes! ... Well moulded body . . . Dark, curly hair and languid brown eyes . Intelligent conversationalist . . . Sporty dresser . . Indulges in hot de- . . Personality plus. . with a refined manner . . Prefers working? .. . . . Good skier ... Enjoys swimming and golf . . . Press club bates on politics . . Dates petite women as a rule . whiz... Prexy Young Republican Club... Advisor for the Lunenburg Ski Club... Business career probable . . . Plans to travel for a while. JOSEPH PATRICK COMISKEY Commercial Course Joe... Dark brown hair... Dashing brown eyes that sparkle with his smile .. . One hundred and eighty pounds of well proportioned muscle .. . Excellent disposition . . . Very friendly and easy to get along with. . . Dislikes hustlers and wise guys . . . Likes outdoor sports, especially football . . . What a fullback! .. . Hard driving .. . Excellent form... Sixty minute man. . First string in his junior and senior years... Collects Glenn Miller records . . Serenade”’ by Miller, his favorite song... Ava Gardner, favorite actor. . . ‘Pent House favorite actress . . . Errol Flynn, . Expects to join U.S.N. after graduation. VIRGIL D. D’ONFRO Commercial Course Virgie .. . Sharp character . . . Speaks to everyone . . . Always laughing . . . Wears sporty clothes . . . Likes all sports, especially football and basketball . . homework ... Wonderful dancer . . . Frequently . Dislikes doing seen at the Lakeside Ballrooms in Worcester . . . Likes good records .. . A request for ‘‘My Darling’ . . . Enjoys hearing Vaughn Monroe . . Loathes rhumbas . . . Once in a while listens to Spike Jones . . . ‘Chloe’ . . . Works for his father part time . . . Gets a wonderful tan in the summer... Plans to continue work in construction business after graduation. JOHN FRANCIS DI RUSSO Commercial Course Johnny . . . Black curly hair and dark eyes .. . A swell kid with a smooth personality... A smile for all . . . Everyone’s buddy . . . Neat dresser . . . Can always be found at the B.C. . . Likes all sports, especially hunting and fishing . . . Enjoys a good baseball game... Red Sox and Ted Williams, his idols... Favorite subject, gym . . . Member of interclass baseball, football and basketball teams... An admirer of Stan Kenton . . . Always a request for ‘Intermission Riff’’ by Kenton . . . Plans for the future, ‘Uncle Sam, here I come.” LAWRENCE HARRIS THOMAS Co-operative Course Larry . . . Dark eyes and pleasing smile ... Quiet, pleasant personality . . . Neat dresser ... Enthusiastic sports fan . . . Especially fond of baseball and track . . . Collects pictures of all kinds for scrapbook . . . Member of track team for two years . . . Cabinet maker at Saxon Trade School for two years . . . Favorite singer, Billy Eckstine . . . Could listen to music of ‘Tllinois Jacquet” all day . . . Enjoys cooking and plans to expand his interest in it after graduation. JOHN LAWRENCE TORMEY Co-operative Course “Flash’’ . . . Hazel eyes and dark brown hair... Enjoys all sports . . . Favorites, football and track . . . Cabinet maker at trade school .. . Has a good sense of humor. . . Trackman for three years . . . Favorite singer, Vaughn Monroe . . . Favorite band, Spike Jones. . After graduation from high school would like to attend University of Massachusetts or enter U.S. Navy. 169 RICHARD LEE TOWNSEND Commercial Course Dick . . . Dark curly hair . . . Laughing brown eyes .. . Pleasing smile . . . Nice per- sonality ... Friendly ... Always ready with a . . Can always be found with Cliff ... Has a strange liking for tinkering around old good joke . cars . . . Likes swimming, skiing, dancing, baseball, hockey . . . Football, Big Bear H. S., Cali fornia . . . Dislikes to dress up . . . Cabinet member . . . Home room treasurer in sophomore year... Interested in Whalom .. . Future plans: U.S. Navy and traveling to Hawaii. WILLIAM CARL VOEDISCH College Course Bill . . . Light brown hair . . . Oh, those sporty clothes! .. . . . Sparkling hazel eyes . A helping hand for all... Likes girls . . . Enjoys the thrills of football, baseball, and basketball . . . Synonymous—Bill and Morse Code! .. . Operates “ham” radio station . . . Ice cream man in summer... Excellent skier . . . Enjoys chemistry experiments ... Works as an assistant architect . . . Continually on the Honor Roll . . . Outstanding member of Photography Club . . Honor Society . . . Massachusetts State College of Engineering. 170 Graduation Prizes... The presentation of prizes at the graduation exercises each year has become one of the most important features. The awards are divided into two groups, one for scholastic achieve- ments, the other for citizenship. The prizes are awarded to only the most deserving students so that each individual prize-winner has every reason to feel honored and proud. I Prizes for Scholastic Achievement a Mayo Prizes in Advanced Bookkeeping, Stenography, Algebra II and Senior Latin. Italian Club—Prizes in Italian I and II. Nixon Prizes in Chemistry and Commercial Subjects. Class of 1932 Prize in English. 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. Fortnightly Club Scholarship. Rensselaer Medal for Excellence in Mathematics and Science. Leominster Teachers’ Association Scholarship. Probus Club Priz2 in Biology. Class of 1922 and 1929 Prize in Athletics. Lubin Prize for Excellence in Problems in Democracy. Human Relations Senior Scholastic Award Keys. ovis taelqias tn artesiadiyionete, II Prizes for Character Lieut. Fred Gordon Prize for Exceptional Service to the Graduating Class. a. b. Raymond C. Comerford Citizenship Prize. c. D.A.R. Good Citizenship Medal. d. Elks Prize for Service to the School, Over and Above the Line of Duty. e. De Molay Prize for Notable Service to the School. f. 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: the determination of purpose, friendliness, and service above self.” g. Good Citizenship Pilgrimage Medal. h. Mario Fini Memorial Award for Service to the L.H.S. Dramatic Club. i. Harton and Williams P.T.A. Council Scholarship. il Reader's Digest Award. (See Cut on Preceding Page). Center—Between Halves: Nancy Burke, Jean Fluett, Janie Tucker, Florence Whitney, Lorraine Tocci 1. Big Joke? Rose Armillotti, Joan Mazzaferro, Helen Lancey, Louise Dandini. 2. Cheering Section. 3. Steady, Janet! Janet Cataletta, Miss Earl. 4. Chorus Girls. Lorraine Tocci, Mae Bassette, Yolande Allan, Mary Bianchini. 5. Leg Show!! Rose Armillotti, Louise Dandini, Janet Cataletta. 6. Love Letters? Joan Mazza- ferro, Barbara Burchestead, Eleanor Burke. 7. Open Wide! Choral Club with Miss Brown. 8. Lazy’s Man's Convention. Columbo Piccolomini, Dominic Liscotti, Chico DeCarolis, Cookie Piermarini. Bottom: 1. Look behind you, boys! Skippy Caisse, Bob Sicard, Angelo DeCarolis, the Cheerleaders. 2. My Buddy? Betty Davidson. 3. Future Secretaries. 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