Lexington High School - Lexington Yearbook (Lexington, MA)

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1940 ‘'LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL GEORGE CHAPIN “Shy, sensitive, but capabl George never gave many an know him; through reticence or mained undivulging. It is | experiments in woodwork. Dramatic Club 3. PRISCILLA CLARE TULA “Simplicity of manner, integrity of conduct.” It’s like sunshine after rain, like peace after war, when Tilla’s amazing dimples appear. Never hurried, never worried, Tilla personifies tranquility and calm. Field Hockey 2; Archery 2; Yearbook 3. WARREN CLARK “Begone dull care! Thou and I can never agseehy Clarky, a loyal supporter of the football and 5 ball teams, is a quiet fellow in schoo! but on side—well! ! His occasional jokes are alwg panied by that sparkling smile which make ticularly attractive. Boothall 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3.5 Baseb letie Club 3; Committees 3. S ELEANOR COLE LH, “She's all my fancy painted her.” Full of energy, eyes dancing—El this year presented herself as Belmont’s most recent gift to L. H. S. Active in every sense of the word, she acclaims tennis as the sport of sports. : Dramatic Club 3; Chorus 38. WILLIAM COLLINS ph e fKuck -B yp “Grace was in all his steps’ Sssh! Billy, the versatile athlete, the swimming mav- vel, the ‘‘danseur excellent” has been keeping some- thing under cover. This is strictly confidential, so don’t let it get around that he plays the Hawaiian guitar! } Soccer 2, 3; Hockey 3; Track 2, 3; French Club 3, 3. (. OWEN CONNOLLY DINK ‘Why worry?” Dwi Owen in his first year on the hockey team did a grand job on both defense and iine. He has a new system for everything; his sense of humor keeps the party rolling no matter where or when. Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Hockey 1; Golf 1, 2; Athletic Club 3; Committees 3. ; PHYLLIS COUGHLIN PHYL “Good cheer through all the year.” Phyl—so agreeably good-natured —has a talent for drawing and an undaunted enthusiasm for swing. Al- most invariably she can be found every afternoon listen- ing to the latest tunes swung by the most popular or- chestras. Music Club 3; Dramatic 3. RALPH COWDREY “T will go meet the ladies.” A versatile chap, this—hockey player, soccer player, trackster, swimming instructor and even a raiser of little black mice! ! Yes, really! And a vote of thanks to Ralph for pinch-hitting as hockey coach. Mackey 1522; Sica Soccer, 2, 350 Track 1, .2e Skies Operetta 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2. L 11 }

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LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL : 1940 BARBARA CAOQUETTE BARBIE “On the light fantastic toe.” When we were knee high, we watched little Barbie dance. Still small, we see her today as one of the class’ eharming members. Still a dancer, we often see her perform upon the stage. Yearbook 8; French Club 3; Musie Club 3; Commit- tees 1, 2, 3; Student Council 8. HERBERT CARLSON aged 1 ae “ Twas natural to please.” A sports enthusiast, an obliging classmate, and a capable Seout is genial Herbie, whose easy-going man- ner has won him many friends. Travel in any form is his hobby and his motto is ‘‘See America First.’ Band 2, 3; Committees 3. ARLENE CARR “A light heart lives long.’ She comes, of course, but to Arlene school is an un- popular necessity. Very modest and quiet in her actions, the majority of her interests lie beyond the portals of oe aisha 5 BERNADETTE CARROLL : DETTY “Ts’t not fine to dance?” Attractive and carefree, Detty dotes on swing. She’d vather dance than eat, and it is through Detty and her friends that some of our sport dances have come into being. Spotlight 3; Yearbook 3; Music Club 3; Committees 3. ALBERTA CARSON y Kirry “Her voice was ever soft—an excellent thing in a woman.” Kitty without her drawl would not be Kitty, yet her Southern intonation is inconsistent with her energy. She keeps tropical fish, studies voice, does a smooth job of swimming, and wields a red hot racquet. ockey 1, 2; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Spotlight 3; Yearbook; Plish C 3; Committees 3; Operetta 2; Chorus DELE CAVANAGH ache 3 Danes “A traveler's life for me.” Adele, quiet and sweet, has a passion for sailboats and figure skating. Her dearest wish is to buy a schoon- er and sail around the world—she’s going places! ! Foreign Correspondence Club 3; Committees 3; Chorus Lee aoe DOROTHY CHADWICK Dor “Charm wraps her like a garment.” Sophisticated Dot dabbles successfully in art and musie. When she’s not in the throes of artistic creation or listening to a symphony, she is invariably found curled up with a book and a supply of food. Hockey 1, 2; Basketball 1; Spotlight 3; English Club 3; French Club 2; Committees 3; Chorus 3. was of quiet ways.” tured, but slightly shy appearance, d vein of wit. Her writing and conver- ll of originality and humor.

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LEXINGRON HIGH SCHOOL ROBERT CROOKS - Bos “An educated man is fit company for himself.” Not content merely with his success as a student, Bob has extended his culture beyond books. He has sought the great out-of-doors and become a skilled skiier. . Ski Team 1, 2; Basketball 83; Soccer 3; Chess Club 3; Math Club (3; French Club 3; Committees 3. A ALUCCINELLO “Never idle a moment.” We envy Julia’s ability to make the most of every mfnute. Her ambitions are concrete, and she works for them with determination. She likes music, writing, reading, everything. We all like her. Spotlight 3; Yearbook 3; O. G. A., O. A. 7 3; Com- mittees 1, 2. FRANCIS CURTIS “Silence is golden.” If silence is any indication of merit, Fran is worth the stuff he’s made of. His popularity comes, from his being such a down-right good sport and his always act- ing the gentleman. bw RBARA DAVIS Babs “The joy of Youth.” “Hi ya, keed! Howsya doing?’ — Yes, that’s Bahs. Happy-go-lucky, garrulous, she has added a dash of wit and generous portion of humor to many a dreary classroom. Archery 2; Commitiees 3. FRANCES DEAN FRAN “My knowledge cannot be stolen from me.” Frannie is well up on current political and world affairs. Her poetry and unique style of writing clearly reveal a brilliant mind and class her with the literary elite. Basketball 1; Archery 2; Spotlight 8; Yearbook 38; French Club 2; Drama Club 3; Chorus 2, 3. FRANK DELFINO GEES “O it is excellent to have a giant's strength.” Athletic Frank, with his strikes and s a high bowling average. Although his local chain store prevent him from school athletics, he is an ardent missing a game. Basketball 1; Yearbook. MARION DELFINO DEL “Her air, her manners, all who saw admired.” No word has yet been coined to describe gracious Marion. An interest in the field of domestic science has influenced her considerably. Hers is a winning person- ality, a character stronger than strong. Shop Club 3; Committees 1, 2. LAURETTA DEMPSEY LAURIE ‘With valleys of eternal babble,” Lauretta—talkative and energetice—is a great sports enthusiast. Athletics, in fact, are the central interest in her life. Action is her middle name; she’s always just about to do something. Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3; Hockey 8: Foreign Correspondence Club 1; I'rench Club 8; Chorus 3.