Lexington High School - Lexington Yearbook (Lexington, MA)

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[PE XTNGG Th OIN Eli Ge (GaerO one : 19053-8 BARBARA PUTNEY “When we find such gatety and wisdom in one person, we bend tn admiration.” Putiy is well-liked for her amiable attitude towards life, her humcr, and her ready smile. She has been very active in the classroom, chorus, and dramatic club. Next year she plans to be found at Bates College. A. A. 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; German Club 3; Dra- matic Club 2, 3. ELSIE RAFFERTY “She's little, but she’s wise; She's a terror for her size.” Elsie, a happy-go-lucky lass, plans to be a teacher of Physical Education. She is always ready, willing, and able. She can usually be found in the midst of excite- ment. A. A. 2, 3; Field Hockey 2, 3; Basketball Manager 3; Dance Committee 3; German Club 3. HAROLD RETHMAN “A silent, shy, peace loving man.” Although Harold is one of our most retiring classmates in school, outside on a ski track, his energy knows no bounds. But, Harold, it is carrying a good thing too far to break a leg just to hang up a record! ASPAL2 0 5 -bracky2. DOUGLAS ROSS “From morn to midnight, all day through, I laugh and play as others do.’ Doug is well-liked for his even disposition and bashful grin. He enjoys outdoor sports, but cares little for studying. He plays the cello, wants to be a farmer, and will go to Mass. State or Cornell. A. A. 2, 3; Track 2; Tennis 3; Dramatic Club 3; Orchestra 3. CONS FANGE,RUOCCO “Her pleasant spirit is her charm.” Connie has been a faithful spectator at all the foot- ball and basketball games. She and her beautiful “raven lecks’”’ will probably be adding to the beauty of some business office in the near future. ASPAS A 2 eon RICHARD RUSSELL “He only is a well made man who has a good determination.” Dick is one of our most brilliant classmates, excelling in mathematics and science. With his ability for lead- ership, he has made a most efficient Spotlight editor. He plans to go to M. I. T. and then hopes to go to West Point. Spotlight 2, 3; Dance Committee 1, 2; Yearbook. WILLIAM RUSSELL “Nothing ts impossible to a willing mind.” Bill is one of those fellows who like the out-of-doors, and can usually be found engaged in some sort of sport. He hopes to be placed on Uncle Sam’s payroll by enter- ing the Civil Service. A. A. 1, 2; Football 2; Basketball 1; Hockey 2. CHARLES RYAN “Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.” Charlie likes sciences, especially chemistry. When he is graduated, he plans to become a chemist’s assistant, in order to acquire a thorough knowledge in this line of work. A Asn apes [ 26 ]

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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 ]

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1938 - SE XoONGTO NaH Te Ha SCO Om DAVID RYDER “He has no cares.’’ Dave is well known for his carefree attitude toward life. However, he plans to lay aside all frivolity next year and enter into business with his uncle. Dramatie Club 3. BETTY SEMONIAN “She's not noisy, loud, or gay; But she enjoys life in a quiet way.”’ Betty is much interested in styles. Therefore, after attending some school of designing, she hopes to become a fashionable dressmaker. Ar AL 24:3. RUTH SEMONIAN “A friendly grace of manner and behavior.’’ A cheerful and friendly member of our class, Ruth has distinguished herself as a scholar as well as an athlete. Her ambition is to attend some business school where she will study to become a good secretary. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Dance Committee 3. JAMES SHAUL “All the world admires a student.” Jimmy’s forte is chemistry and physics , although on oceasions he can tell a marvelous fish story. Next year he hopes to further his scientific education by attending a Diesel engineering school. FRANCIS SHEA “A good all round fellow.” Francis has been a valuable addition to both the soccer and track team the past two years. We hope he will be just as valuable where he has already secured a position as a chef for next year. AeeAtmone. oy soccer 2, o4 Track 2; 3. HELEN SKILLINGS “Good nature and good sense are generally companions.” Duckey, although a lover of winter sports, is especially interested in physiology. To further this interest, she will study at the Choate Memorial Hospital in Woburn and train to be a surgical. nurse. Chorus) ,;2, 3: JOSEPH SILVA “Common sense in an uncommon degree ts what the world calls wisdom.” Joe is a quiet, likeable fellow with a mathematical mind, which he will put to good use when he enters Northeastern to study electrical engineering. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Soccer 1, 2, 3; Golf 2, 3; Math Club 3. JOSEPH SOUSA “A gentleman born.’ Quiet, friendly, and unaffected, Joe is one of the best liked fellows in the class. Next year will find him study- ing engineering at Northeastern. A. A. 1, 2, 8; Soccer 1, 2; Track 1, 2; French Club 2; Dance Committee 1, 2; Chorus; Student Government 2, 3, , [ 27 ]