Lexington High School - Lexington Yearbook (Lexington, MA)

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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,

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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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1940 - - - - - LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL i S ta fed Beat Wales — fn Pp WALTER ROBBINS WALT “Good humor makes all things tolerable.” Everybody knows that Walt’s friendly grin and his famed ‘“‘squeeze-box” are inseparable, but not so many know that his sideline is aviation and that his ice- eutting runs a close second to Sonya’s. Soccer 1, 2, 3; Aviation Club 3. JOHN ROGERS “A good sport to the fingertips.” Honest John, sincere, earnest, and upstanding, was lost this year to New York State. Aside from his superior scholastic accomplishments, he rates as an amateur photographer, a skilled skier, and a valuable member of both the soccer and track teams. ICHARD ROSS Dick “The fun in this world is what we can least afford to miss.” Twentieth-century Dick, that man-about-town, has a subtle sense of humor and a smooth line of chatter. A full-fledged swingster, he is an expert with the sax and clarinet. Soccer 1, 2; Baseball 1, 3; Basketball 1;° Tennis 2; Hockey 3; Committees 1, 2, 3; Band 1; Orchestra 1, 2; Swing Club 3. JEAN ROWSE “As true as steel,’ Jean and her beachwagon make a lively pair; and it’s not only with the latter that she’s always ready with a lift. Her loyalty is unswerving; her friendship a delight. Chess Club 2, 8; French Club 3. JOSEPH RUOCCO Jor ‘T’'m sure care is an enemy to life.” Joe beats life in an off-hand way, as if worry were a waste of time. Seldom taking time out to be serious, he takes life in his stride and has all the fun he can. Soccer 1; Baseball 1; Chorus 1. MARIANNE RUOCCO “Laughing, lively, loquacious.” Her character? She regards life as a pleasant experi- ence, Nothing seems to ruffle her cheerful attitude. Her naivete and unaffected chatter are her charms. Her hobby ? Photography. Musie Club 8; Junior Classical League 8; Chorus i AED Y BETTY RYAN “Happily to steer from grave to gay.” The wanderbugz has bitten Betty. She has a passion for walking in the open with no apparent destination in- mind. With such a lust for roaming, Betty ought o bump into success in her travels. RUTH RYAN RUTHIE “The best things come in little packages.’ Ruth devotes her leisure time to reading. ‘In the know’’ where Hollywood and its proteges are concerned, Ruthie’ll give you any information on the private lives of the movie stars. Chorus 1. [25 }