Lexington High School - Lexington Yearbook (Lexington, MA)

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“ MORSE PHIL “A protégé of learning.’ In his own quiet, unaffected way, Phil — by con- seientious study — has sealed the pinnacles of scholastic suceess. His grin is surprisingly youthful, his conver- D) sation enthralling. Likely to succeed? But definitely! ! if Track 1, 2, 3; English Club 3; Foreign Policy Club 3. JOHN MURRAY Hokih: T should worry.” Hokie, another class funster, is one of these genial fellows who worry little, joke much, and have a cheery grin for man and deg alike. Basketball 1, 2; Travel Club 3. ASH softness she and sweet attractive grace.” yay Talented Hallie has an unusual hobby—that of col- lecting foreign coins. Her assortment includes money sent her from many of the far corners of the earth. Ought to be a vich girl before long, eh, Hallie? MARCIA NELSON NELs “Hard to learn to know, but well worth while.’ Marcia is a leader, but not of frivolity. She dislikes stupidity and injustice, respects common sense and square dealing more than genius. Her friendship is not easy to win, but precious to hold. Spotlight 2, 8; Yearbook 3; French Club 2; Dramatic Club 3; Camera Club 2; Senior Play Prompter; Chorus inks WALTER NEWLANDS RED “The strength of Atlas.” Red is a Tarzan without trees. His outdoor life — hunting and trapping — has given him prodigious streneth. He likes to travel, and reached Chicago via the thumb and got back the same way. Track 1. RUTH NISSEN Toor “Occupation alone is happiness.’ “Tootie,’ the wanderer, has returned to us from Hillsboro, Wellesley, and points between, to grace our Senior year with her active spirit and clever mind. She works hard at everything from chemistry to hockey, finding and giving pleasure everywhere. Chorus 1; Basketball 38. UTH O'CONNELL RUTHIE “A maiden should be mild and meek.” There is a quiet sincerity about Ruth which seems io smile from the depths of her blue eyes. Although she is a newcomer to our midst, we have already become a fond of her pleasant voice and gentle mien. HELEN OLSON ALLIE “T choose to chat where’er I come, whate’ er the subject be that starts.’ Like others who have art in their fingertips and creative power within their grasp, Helen’s first concern is drawing. Her life lately has been concerned with driving, and she finds great enjoyment behind the wheel. Dramatic Club 3 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

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LEXINGTON HI SettrooL - - - - - 1940 JOYCE MADGE Joycy “A quiet girl is always happy.” Fluent and proficient as a speaker of French, Joyce spends the warm months ambling from home to the tennis court and vice versa. French Club 3; Foreign Correspondence Club 3 Chorusiise 2s ne. , RICHARD MARSHALL RICH “Brilliancy and fun combined—what a man!” Life to Rich is one big bowl of cherries. He loves to travel, and can give you information pertaining to any state from Boston to the Pacific. Wonderful music flows from his Xylorimba. Track 1; O. A: 'T. 38; Committees 3: ROLAND MARSHALL ROLLY “A very clever man by mature.” Clever Rolly,. our ‘‘spotlight’’ photographer, is de- pendable and a hard worker His winning personality has made him popular with boys and girls alike and will go far in helping him to attain his ambition to be a pilot. : Track 1; Spotlight 3; Foreign Correspondence Club 1; Chess Club 3; Committees 3; Photography Club 2. ELIZABETH MAXNER BETTY “Cheerfulness is a habit.” Sweet, cheerful, natural—Betty’s character is unde- niably fine; her popularity, widespread. Didn't Shakes- peare say something about ‘“‘A voice—ever soft, gentle and low?’’—There lies the answer to Betty’s charm. Hockey 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Archery 2; Spotlight 3; Yearbook 8; Committees 38; Chorus 38; Operetta 3; Band 1. ISABEL MELLOW IZZy. “A good sport all in all.” Isabel keeps herself busy with sports. Winter, of course, is devoted to basketball, and spring to the racquet. On stormy days there’s the piano to play and pictures to draw. Yearbook 8; Foreign Correspondence Club 3; Dramatic Club 3; Operetta 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3 ROBERT MICHELSON MIKE “His success as a manager is remembered.” Mikey—argumentive and deliberate in speech, sleepy and unimpressed in the classroom—becomes a man of action on the field of sports. His flair for polities has made him a capable office-holder during his career at 1Ge Bly Sy Football 1; Soecer 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Athletic Club 3; Committees 1, 2; Student Council 3. CHARLES MILLER PoocutE! ! “Boys will be boys.’ Lil Abner has laughed his way through school play- ing pranks on one and all. He is ingenious and original in his humor; his frank grin and cheerful heart have added spice to school life. Dramatie Club 3; Senior Play; Operetta 2, 3; Chorus Denver EDWIN MIX PEANUT “A fig for care and a fig for woe.” Eddie, carefree and indifferent in his attitude toward school and heavy responsibilities, is interested in the field of aviation. Second only to this is his concern for the feminine race. poccersiljy2, eo. bande.

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LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL - - - - - 1940 MILDRED ORMOND MILE “She stopped to deliberate.” Millie looks before she leaps, considers before she speaks, and always comes to the point. She is a good listener, not by policy but by preference; to her friends she is ‘fa very ready help’? in any trouble. Yearbook 3; French Clab 2, 8; Junior Classical League 3; Dramatic Club 3; Camera Club 2; Chorus 2, 3. THERON OSGOOD Ozzin “An affable and courteous gentleman.” Ozzie has been another holder of the athletic lime- light. He’s a good sportsman and a good sport. Quiet and genial, he is popular and gets along with all the kids. Football 1, 2; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Athletic Club 3; Committees 3. WESTON PAGE WESY “Witty is his nature.” Wes, in the role of Caesar, this year ‘“‘Came, saw and conquered.” His undeniable wit and unrestrained per- sonality scored instantaneous victory. Given a football, he’s a plucky fighter; given a stage and battered hat, hes a riotous comedian. ‘ootball 8; Basketball 83; Track 38; Athletic Club 3; and 3; Student Council 8. IDA PALMERI TWEEDIE “Slight in person.” This wee queen of the snowbanks simply dotes on winter sports. Another person who turns to the tra- ditional serapbook for a hobby, she is also a talented violinist. ‘ Yearbook: 350. 'G. A. O0 A. WS 3 Chorusm CUSHMAN PHILLIPS CusH “So great a lover—of life!’ Cush was new this year, but not for long. His warm erin and friendly manner soon made him many friends. Always courteous and soft-spoken, he is definitely a worth-while gain. Basketball 8; Student Council 3. CIRO PICARIELLO Pic “Fun bas no limits.’ School for cheerful Cheeto is sort of a reereation, for it is within our illustrious walls that he has his fun. Iinergetie and restless, he is always busy enjoying his youth. Football 3. CATHERINE QUINLAN. Kay “A study in contrasts.” Kay witn her dark hair and fair skin might be termed exotic. The striking color contrast gives her rather an Oriental charm—to which she does justice by wearing just the right clothes. Yearbook; Chorus 1, 2, 3. LILLIAN REINAP “Art needs no spur beyond itself.” We are not surprised to learn that Lillian has chosen art as a profession. Her expertness in this line is of no small repute. Lillian might try painting Lillian. We think she is a perfect picture in herself. French Club 2; Dramatie Club 3; Chorus 2,