Lexington High School - Lexington Yearbook (Lexington, MA)

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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]

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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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1940 - - - - - LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL RUTH SHEDD RUFUS IT chatter, chatter as I go.” Talkative Ruthie has a lovable disposition, a ready smile for all. Her talent is her lovely voice. We don’t orig she’s good-natured with all that musie in her heart, Operetia 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3. STELLA SHUKIS SNOOKEY “Always at work.” You've got to admit it—our Alma Mater is full of the best. Here we’ve got another hard worker. Stella is always on the job, always working her hardest. OmGeran, O. A. Ds 38) Chorus 1) 2 -Yearboolk 3: LOUIS SLATER Louiu “The wish to know still urged me onward.” Louis’ great sense of humor and e encyclopaedie knowledge evolve, no doubt, from his extensive reading. Quick to grip the point and acquainted with the opinions of ames d’elite, he'll do well as a research lawyer. Chess Club 3. GEORGIA SMITH SMITTY “Ease with dignity.” Georgia shines on the hockey field, stars in basketball and usually triumphs in tennis. An all-round athlete, an earnest student, she possesses that reserved dignity which wins respect from her fellow classmates. Basketball 1, 2, 8; Hockey 3; Baseball 1; Tennis 2, 3; Yearbook 8; Committees 3. PAULINE SODERBERG SODIE “She smiled, and the shadows departed.” Sody—whose clever monologues have added spice to our «assemblies—makes a habit of being dressed in the best of taste, coiffured to perfection. Her sideline, it seems, is collecting recordings—none but the best. Dramatic Club 38; Music Club 3. JOHN SPIRO JOHNNY “Smile and the world smiles with you.” Only a crystal ball can reveal the future, but we’re willing to predict that Johnny’s will closely follow his present inclinations. He likes woodearving and pulling apart and putting together bicycles. RICHARD STONE Dick “Common sense 1s an uncommon virtue.” Word has been getting around that Dick is a boxer A number one. He’s the strong, silent type whose inter- est in tinkering with machinery arises from his posses- sion of an old Essex. Right ? Football 8; Basketball 1. CHARLES SULLIVAN SULLY “To know him is to like him.” Sully, the ex-marble champ of Woburn Street, battine his way to a first-rate baseball player, is congenial and in turn is popularly liked for his friendly disposition. Football 3; Class Sports 1, 2, 3. [27 |