Lexington High School - Lexington Yearbook (Lexington, MA)

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[SEXeUNIGs ON HirG Heese eos 2 [OF ae FRANK O'BRIEN “Always a glint of humor in his eyes.” Frank has a passion for dancing and attends as many dances as possible. He has the great ambition of study- ing medicine—an ambition which he will seek to realize next year. DOROTHY O’DOWD “Beneath the quiet calm of placid mien lay depths of comradeship and laughter unexpressed.” Dot has expectations of becoming a kindergarten supervisor. We leave it to her to bring honor to Lex- ington High in this field of work. ARTHUR O'LEARY “His limbs were cast 1n manly mould, For hardy sports and contests bold.” Art is a good-natured fellow who is everybody’s friend. Art’s heading for Springfield College and will continue his success there. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football’ 33 Soeceri23 Track 3; Student Government 3. FRANCIS O’LEARY “Popular combination of student and athlete.” “Twin” is a very active member of the class, and en- gages in many out-side activities. He is rather uncer- tain, but he hopes to take up aviation. Here’s wishing many happy landings ! A. A. 1, 2, 3; Football 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Golf 1, 2, 3. WALLACE OLDFORD “What care I for trifles?’”’ Skipper is one of those persons who can be relied upon to come through. You should be good on a ship’s bridge with that voice, Wallie. Ave Ass I he2, nos Ootballal ase moe GRACE PACKARD “She ts a form of life and light, Laughing eyes and manner bright.” With a friendly smile for every one, Grace has made herself one of the most popular girls at Lexington High. Undoubtedly the nursing profession, which she has chosen for her future work, will welcome and value her smiles. A. A. I, 2, 3; Baseball 2; Dance Committee 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3. VIRGINIA PACKARD “Her voice was ever soft—an excellent thing in a woman.” A charming personality and a sweet lovely manner are the qualities responsible for Ginny’s popularity. Her friends have found her ever loyal and sincere. Ginny’s ambitions and abilities lie in the field of library work. French Club 2, 3. RUTH PARRISH “Quiet and true, a friend to you.’ Ruthie is ranked among our most affable classmates by her friends. One of her main interests being music, she is a prominent member of the orchestra. After col- lege, she hopes to find a career in fashion designing. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; French Club 2, 3; Or- chestra 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2. , [24]

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m3 8 : GEXING TONS HIGHes GHOOL MARGARET MORRIS “She is light hearted and gay; A general favorite, so they say.” The gay and pretty Lindy likes dancing, bridge, and the theatre. She takes things as they come, and has no definite plans for the future, but will probably continue school somewhere. owas dy 25S. EDWARD MULLEN “Tet the world slide; I'll not budge an inch.” The jovial Edward, commonly known as Moon, is un- determined as yet concerning his future. Very fond of all sports, he hopes to get a chance to play professional football. AeA 128 Hootball2; 33, Track 2: VINCENT NAPOLI “A wonderful fitness of body and mind.” “Nap” is a fine fellow, and one of the most popular boys in the class. His love for the out-of-doors should stand him in good stead in his future career, as he hopes to enter Annapolis. Here’s wishing smooth sailing to one of Uncle Sam’s future naval officers. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Dramatie Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3; Yearbook ; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Student Government 2, 3. DOROTHY NELSON “A light heart lives long.” Dotty, better known as “Giggles,” enjoys dancing, | ski- ing, and bike-riding. She plans to attend Elliot Fisher School in order to become a secretary. Chorus 1, 2. ANNE NEVILLE “When Irish eyes are smiling.” Anne, though usually rather quiet, can become very mischievous. She is enthusiastic about all sports, and especially enjoys hcckey. Her ambition is to be a pri- vate secretary. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1. JOHN NICI “The reward of a thing well done ts to have done it.” Johnnie is hard working both in school and out. In fact, some people call him John M. Nici—M. standing for magazine. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Soecer Manager 3; Tennis 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2; Chorus 2; Student Government 2, 3. HELEN NISSEN “Virtue cannot exist without reason.” Helen’s modesty and charm make her loved by all who know her and will do much to carry her on to success. Next year is expected to find her a welcome addition to Nasson Ccllege in Maine. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Field Hockey 1, 2; Dance Committee. FREEMAN NOURSE “As good to be out of the world as out of fashion.”’ He would not be Freeman unless he were wearin: gaily colored socks and an even flashier tie. We are hop- ing the Boston Evening American doesn’t hire only conservatively-dressed men, as Freeman aims to work with this company next year. RO AY i, 2:8; ‘Soccer! 1, 2; 3; Tennis. 15 3; Dramatic Club 3; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3; Yearbook; Student Government 2, 3. [ 23 ]

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1293-8 : Meer NGTON, Hien Secroor HOPE PHOENIX “Til be merry and free, I'll be sad for no one.” Popular Hope joined our ranks during the sophomore year. She has been one of our most enthusiastic sport lovers. Next year she plans to divert much of this en- thusiasm to a secretarial education. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Dance Committee 2, 3. IRVING PIERCE, JR. “Unperturbed by storm or flurry, Inclined to work, but not to worry.” Skipper, a genial mathematician and physicist, plans to go to Norwich University to study engineering. He will undoubtedly equal, in college, his fine record at L. H. S. and we shall soon see an able engineer. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Soccer 1; Math Club 3; Student Govern- ment 3. ROBERT PIKE “A pleasant fellow, who brings his personality into his acting.” Bob, a cheerful, agreeable person, will always be re- membered for his dramatic and musica] abilities. With his winning personality he has acquired many friends, and is expected to bring honor to L. H. S. in college. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Yearbook; Student Government 3. ROBERT POIRIER “Thou wert ever cheerful.” A fun-loving, friendly chap, Bob has won many friends among his fellow classmates. He hopes to get a posi- tion as a bookkeeper, but he admits that if this field is cvercrowded, he can always take up farming. A. A. i, 2; 3; Basketball 2; Baseball 2, 3. WILLIAM POTTER “Long, lean, and likeable.”’ Bill, one of our stellar athletes, plans to become an aviator. His chief difficulty will be to find an airplane roomy enough to accommodate the gangs that have filled his Oldsmobile during his high school days. AeeAcm 2. is) Eootball 1; 2, 33 Basketball 1; 2, 3: Baseball 1, 2; Track 3; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3; Cho- rus is 2. ROBERT PRICE ““A good friend to everyone.” Bob is one of the pluckiest athletes in the school and has contributed much to the fighting spirit of the teams of which he has been a member. AmeAs onos) ELootball 2; 3-) Track’ 3. CHARLES PRIMMERMAN “A good athlete is always well-known.’ The popular Pete indulges in a rugged game called soccer much to the distress of Lexington’s opponents whose strategy Captain Primmerman has often defeated. Pete was also one of the valued men in basketball and baseball. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Soccer 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Base- ball 1, 2, 3; Student Government 3. SHERMAN PRIMMERMAN “A most popular athlete.’ As sober as a clergyman in class, “Sherm’” is known as a regular fellow once he reaches the out of doors. Although his m ind is hazy concerning his future, we feel confident that his winning personality will one day bring him great success. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Soccer 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Student Government 3. ? ’ e [ 25 ]