Lexington High School - Lexington Yearbook (Lexington, MA)

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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 }

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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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LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL - : : - - 1940 MARY RYCROFT “Mildness of manner.” Afraid there’s no room for one in Lexington, but ocean liners strangely appeal to Mary. Satisfied, how- ever, with what is on hand, she bides her time patroniz- ing theatres and industriously carrying on an extensive correspondence. Yearbook; Committees 8; Chorus 3. ANN RYDER TWINNEY “Fun for all.” By a matter of minutes, Ann boasts that she is older than her twin. And we admit that vigorous Ann—whose athletic career began as a tomboy—is just a shade more on the serious side. Basketball 8; Baseball 8; Hockey 2; Musie Club; Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1. JEAN RYDER LEE “A goodly provider of fun.” This young sportster sings a soprano to her sister’s alto, and plays a sax to her sister’s trumpet. So you see our point when we say they’re identical—and yet, not quite the same. Basketball 1, 2, 8; Tennis 8; Hockey 3. LILLIAN SANFORD “Full of merriment.” Merry Lillian is always ready to take a dare. Al- though she manages to live through the cold months by listening to swing, her greatest interest lies in swim- ming. MARY SANTOSUOSSO “Ouret and reserved,” Mary is of a very reserved nature, but very active in sports. When she counts baseball as her favorite sport, she’s not bluffing. This little girl swings a powerful bat. OS Gy ALORA Tor Chorus. ties FREDA SAWYER FRED “Virtue is bold, and gcodness never fearful.” The rays of Freda’s goodness have penetrated into the most distant regions of the world. She is known for her numerous internatinal correspondents. Who knows but what she may decide to visit ‘em ell some day? Archery 3; Metalwork Club 3. PATRICIA. SCHLICHTE PAI “A marvelous girl we all confess.” Dark-eyed Pat, a willing worker, is keenly interested in her class and classmates. She plays a fast game of hockey, and on the tennis courts she’s dynamite (the kind you like to meet!). Tennis 1, 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Year- book 83; Musie Club 3; Student Counci! 3; Committees D5) os Chorus: 1 MARION SHAW MIMIE She extends a smile to all.’ Attention! Here’s a songbird who bowls a 95. Take a bow, Marion. And tell all the little boys and girls that your greatest desire is to alleviate the sufferings of mankind—a worthy ambition, nursing. Hockey 1; Baseball 1; Basketball 1; Yearbook 38; Musie Club 3; Operetta 2, 3; Chorus l, 2, 3. [ 26]