Major Edwards High School - Mesa Yearbook (West Boylston, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1937 volume:

; V - i-r :: : • • FOREWORD We are greatly indebted to Miss Meyer and Mrs. Severance of the faculty for their willing coopera- tion and valued help in publishing this 1937 year book. INDEX Page Dedication 1 Senior Class Roster 5 Class Song 6 Character Sketches 14 Junior Class Roster 25 Sophomore Class Roster 27 Freshmen Class Roster 29 Health Council 30 Girls ' Glee Club 36 Boys ' Glee Club 37 Orchestra 38 Girls ' Sports 42 Baseball 43 Basketball 44 Dramatics 48 Alumni 53 Graduation Program 62 Rivers of Destiny 64 Vulcan ' s Workshop 68 Future Bound 72 Class Will 76 Advertisements 80 Year Book ' . i Editor in Chief Charles Boynton ‘ . • Associate Editor Sigrid Osterberg Assistant Editors Alice Deignan Cynthia Holt S ' arah Lovell Business Managers Calvin Brackett Harry Parker Artists Alberta Nov ak Catherine Mazzoleni Departments Literary Alice Deignan Eleanor Collie Janet Marden Paging Cynthia Holt Dorothv Gustafson Muriel Comfort Beverly Cummings Stencil Cutting Sarah Lovell Marian Ballou Sigrid Gsterberg Alice Deignan Running Off Mgr. Herbert Cheever Irma Travis Rita Gallagher Vivian Helgren Assembling Mgr. Lloyd Lundell Glga Lindh Mary Grciani Barbara Shepard Clara Balaarelli THIb YEAR. BOOK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO MR. GEORGE F. MURDOCK IN APPRECIATION OF HIS UNTIRING DEVOTION TO THE CLASS OF 1937 AND IN MEMORY OF HIS FAITHFUL SERVICES TO THE MANY STUDENTS WHO HAVE COME UNDER HIS GUIDING INFLUENCE DURING HIS TWENTY-SIX YEARS AS PRINCIPAL OF THE WEST BOYL.S TON HIGH SCHOOL 1 GEORGE E MURDOCK PRINCIPAL CLASS OFFICERS A HERBERT CHEEVER CHARLES BOYNTON CATHERINE MAZZOLEN! SIGRID OSTERBERG R CLASS FLOWER C LASS -COLORS 3 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER cl £ YELLOW TEA ROSE GREEN ANQ, GOLD K5 SENIORS Clara T. Baldarelli Olga E. Lindh Marian E. Ballou Sarah L. Lovell Charles F. Boynton Lloyd E. B. Lundell Calvin R. Brackett Janet E. Marden Herbert W. Cheever Catherine L. Mazzoleni Eleanor M. Collie Alberta B. Nowak Muriel Comfort Mary Orciani Beverly E. Cummings Sigrid E. Osterberg Alice G. Deignan Harry C. Parker M. Rita Gallagher Barbara M. Shepard Dorothy L. Gustafson Irma V, Travis Vivian M. Helgren -Kenneth T. Scott Cynthia Holt - Steven P. Slack - Those who have left the High School -New Fupils after September, 1936 5 CLASS SONG 1937 Cur high school days are ending now. From classmates and friends we must part, But still no matter where we go. We ' ll hold mem ' ries dear to the heart. And oft we ' ll drift through the twilight haze, Back to the scenes of our high school days, To live again those happy hours We spent in West Boylston High. We know not what the future holds — Success, happiness, or fame — But we depart, with courage high, As onward is ever our aim To you, dear friends, who have helped us on, We say farewell with many a sigh. Classmates, adieu, and God speed all. Goodbye, dear West Boylston High. 6 ELEANOR OLGA E. COLLIE LINDH CALVIN BRACKETT 51 GRID 05TERBERG HERBERT CHEEVER CHARLES CATHERINE BOYNTON I1AZZOLENI SARAH LOVELL MARIAN E. BALLOU ALBERTA B. NOVAK DOROTHY GUSTAFSON BEVERLY CUNNINGS HARRY C. PARKER 1937 Clara has as pleasing a personality as any girl would wish to have. She has been an active member of the basketball team. With her cheerfulness we know her CLARA BALDARELLI future will be a great success. Nickname Clay 11 Sport Basketball Hobby Collecting ships and horses . Author Study Saying Future Chaucer History Aw Shucks Physical Training Teacher Basketball 1,4 Captain of Basketball team 4 Athletic Association 1,2, 3, 4 Baseball 1 World Friendship Club 2,3 Health Council 4 Printer for the Varia 4 Assembly Committee for the Year Book 4 Marian ' s radiating personality has gained for her many friends in the two years she has been with us, and she is one of the most popular girls in the class, al- MARIAN BALLOU so one of the most pleasant. Her smile easily catches one ' s eye and cheers one ip. Her brilliancy and unusual ability in oral English is unex- celled, She has been in many entertainments including the Junior Flay in which she gave an excellent performancec Nickname Mar Junior Flay 3 Sp 3rt Dancing G-lee Club 4 Hobby Hiking with Hank Christmas P]_ay 4 Author Tennyson Ring Committee 3 Study Chemistry Decorating Committee 3 Saying G-et Me? Chairman of Junior Class Future Lawyer ' s wife Farty 3 Typist for the Varia 4 Stencil Cutter on Year Book 4 Charles, the most studious of the class, and no doubt the most successful, has shown his £ ibility to manage a big job i in spite of his size. He ha.s held the posi- CHARLES BOYNTON tion of editor of the Varia and also the Year Book. In the Junior Flay he showed his dramatic ability by giving us a hilarious portrayal of the small town detective. Charles is sure that Shelly wrote a lot of junki 1 Nickname Charlie Vice President 3,4 Sport Bicycle Riding Junior From Ticket Com- Hobby Reading the Funnies mittee Chairman 3 Author Mark Twain Editor of the Varia 4 Study Fhy s i c s Editor of the Year Book 4 Saying Friend to the end. Junior Flay 3 Future Chemist and some- G-lee Club 3,4 body ' s hubby 14 Calvin is just the kind of a felloe everyone likes, for when- ever he is seen there is always a smile enhancing his counte- nance. Bud is an all-round sport and a CALVIN BRACKETT real pal, in class as well as outside. He has a winning way about him that makes him popular not only with the fellows, but with the feminine specie as well. Nickname Snort Hobby Author Study Saying Future Bud Hockey Slow driving, not over fifty i Milton Physics Yes, my chickadee Aviator Stage Manager, Junior play 3 Class Song Committee 4 President of Athletic Association 4 Business Manager of Varia and Year Book 4 Herbert has proven his popularity with the class by .holding the office of President for four years. He is one of the brightest in our intelligent class. He HERBERT CHEEVER is also well adapted to g eakin and act- ing as shown in his portrayal cf the Ro- meo in our class olay. Nickname Herb Magazine Team Chairman 1 Sport Football President of class 1,2, 3,4 Hobby Picking mushrooms Soccer Team 1 Author Whittier Track Meet 1,2 Study History Junior Play 3 Saying Let ' s commence Christmas Play 4 Future Surgeon (or butcher) President of Glee Club 4 Year Book Staff 4 G-lee Club 2,3,4 Outdoor Club Treasurer 2 Prom Committee 3 Member of Varia Staff 2 This lady wj_th the charming personality and ever-ready smile is the center of a group of admiring friends. Lea ' s own at- tractiveness, her immaculate appearance, ELEANOR COLLIE and her innate artistic sense 11 aid her in the future. We know Lea 1 s personality will make her popular wherever she goes. Nickname Sport Hobby Author Study Saying Future Lea Looking up epitaphs Reading Browning English IV Oh Dearl J ournalist Junior Play Committee 3 Decoration Committee for Graduation 3 Glee Club 3,4 President of Glee Club 4 Class Party Chairman 4 Christmas Play 4 Literary Committee for Year Book 4 15 Muriel, the silent worker of the class, is a friend to all She has done her share in the class work aid has proven ' her- self quite an asset to the high school cr- MURIEL COMFORT chestra as a trumpet player. Muriel will be a great success assemebody’s secretary for she knows how to take orders and keep quiet. Nickname Muri World Friendship Club 1,2,3 Sport Softball Be sketball • 1 Hobby Music Baseball 1 Author Louisa Alcott Athletic Association 1 Study English III Orchestra 2,3,4 Saying OhJ I don’t know. Glee Club 4 Future Stenographer Health Council 4 Chairman of ushers at Juqior Play 3 Printer for Varia 4 Invitation Committee for Prom 3 Beverly’s bright aid frank manner has made her a popular mem- ber of our class. She is a good sport, full of fun, and has helped to cheer more than once the gLoom- BEVERLY CUMMINGS y seniors in Room 3 at noon. Whenever she’s around, there’s always laughter. Bev has unusual ability in the line of Chemistry, Nickname Sport Hobby Author Study Saying Future “Bov Skating Writing poems Dorothy Canfield Chemistry Do you know what? Typist r Candy . Committee for “Junior Play 3 Printer for Varia 4 Year Book Staff 4 World Friendship Club 1 Athletic Association 1 Bunny to her friends, is a good sport and a friend to all. Her skill in da.ncing is unsurpassed and this seems to be her favorite pastime. When she.’s not dancing, ALICE DEIGNAN talking to friends or thinking of boys, she buckles down to her studies. Bunny also has good dramatic ability and a thorough knowledge of how to handle her Buick. Nickname Sport Hobby Author Study Saying Future Bunny Tennis Dancing Edgar Guest Stenography SO WHAT’ Stenographer World Friendship Club 1,2 Christmas Play 4 George Washington Play 4 Glee Club 4 Class Party 2 Ring Committee 3 Class Party 3 Stationery Committee 4 16 Rita, another of the smaller members of the class, has a very charming soprano voice, without which the Senior Class would bo lost in the morning, and in the chorus. RITA GALLAGHER k She is a good sport and friend to all. She has done good work on the basketball team and has been an outstanding violinist in the school orchestra. Ni ckname Sport Hobby Author Study Saying Future n Reo 11 Basketball Teaching Jack Benny how to play the Bee . Tarkington Chemistry Gosh Secretary Orchestra l 2,3 f 4 World Friendship Club 1,2 Junior Play 3 Glee Club 3,4 Health Council 3,4 Athletic Association 4 Prom Committee 3 Dorothy has proven hens elf a very helpful member to the class. Her affectionate and helpful nature makes her company a pleasure to her friends. She is DOROTHY L. GUSTAFSON fun- loving and appreciative of the humorous side of life. With her cheerfulness and sunny disposition she is sure to be a suc- cess as somebody’s secretary. Ni ckname Sport Hobby Author Study Saying Future For Gus Walking Movies T. Bailey English IV goodness sakes Stenographer World Friendship Club 1,2 Health Council 3,4 Treasurer of Health Council 4 Varia Staff 4 Chairman of -Candy Committee for Junior Play 3 In the play n Elmer 1 Vivian is one of the quietest girls of the class, but you can always depend on her to do her part. She is a real pal to her Intimate friends, enjoys a good laugh, and VIVIAN HELGREN with her quiet smile will make friends all through life. Ni ckname Snort Hobby Author Study Saying Future ‘Vi v Swirmi ng Collecting coins of different countries. Edgar Allan Poo Ancient History Darn it Commercial Artist World Friendship Club 1 Baseball 1,3 Basketball 1 Yoar Book Staff 4 17 Cynthia during her four years at W, B. H. S. has been one of the foremost in school activities as well as in class work. Although she has been an active member of CYNTHIA HOLT many extra curricular activities, and a good basketball player, she has not allowed these to interfere with her studies and has been a brilliant stu- dent. M Cyn also has great dramatic ability, which she dis- played in the Junior Play, Nickname Sport Cyn Tennis Hobby Knitting and Winning 4-H prizes. Author Study Saying Future Sheats and Kelly Physics Oh FishJ Nurse Orchestra 1,2, 3, 4 World Friendship 1,2 Health Council (Treas.4) 3,4 Junior Play 3 Outdoor Club 3 Basketba.il 1,4 Glee Club 2,3,4 Pianist for Boy ' s Glee Club 4 Chairman of Candy Committee 3 Prom Committee 3 Chairman of Stationery a Committee 4 Varia Staff 4 Year Book Staff 4 Olga seems to be a quiet young lass until you know her. She can find the most humorous side of anything, faster than any other Senior, She ' s always ready to giggle — OLGA LINDH and wha.t a giggle i Nickname Sport Hobby Author Study Saying Future Lindy World Friendship Club 1 Baseball Athletic Association 1,2, 3, 4 Church Societies Basketball 1,4 Charlotte Bronte Baseball 1 Stenography Junior Play 3 Cut it out Nurse In spite of the fact that Sarah is gifted with a very studi- ous mind, she is fun-loving and appreciative of the humorous side of life. Sarah has great artistic a- SARAH LOVELL bilit.y. She does her share in all the class _ activities. Her company is a pleasure to her friends and they all join in wishing hor success as a Dental Hygienist. 18 Nickname Sport Hobby Author Study Saying Future Sary Rctller skating Fing Pong Margaret Mitchell Latin Oh for crying out soft] Minnie! 11 Dishwasher Basketball 4 Chairman of Ticket Committee for Junior Play 3 Chairman of Class Gift Committee 4 Secretary of Athletic Association 4 Lloyd is one of the best natured in the class. Everyone thinks highly of him. This red-haired boy possesses the very good quality of being willing to LLOYD LUNDELL help. Red ' has r. smile for .everyone that is as welcome as a day in May. Let ' s hope Red will be as helpful to others as he has been to the class . Nickname Sport Hobby Author Study Saying Future Red Flirting Dancing on Monday nights, Elizabeth B. Brownirg Mathematics On the level! Milkman Glee Club 1,4 Member of Ring Committee 3 Member of Stationery Committee 4 Janet ' s studying hasn ' t suffered much even though she has always been more interested in sports and dancing than in doing homework. However, Jan JANET ELIZABETH MARDEN is a bright spot in or class and is a good sport. We sure would miss her hearty alto voice in the morning, should she stop singing. Nickname Jan Refreshment Committee for Sport Tennis Class Party 2 Hobby Collecting Menus Junior Prom Committee 3 Author Ursala Parrott Baseball 1,2 Study French Basketball 1,2,4 Saving That ' s what you Athletic Association 2,3,4 think! Junior Class Play 3 Future Buyer World Friendship Club 1,2 Glee Club 3,4 Orchestra 1, 0 4 19 Catherine has won a name for herself by her excellent play- ing on the basketball team. This charming lass has held the position of secretary for four CATHERINE L. MAZZOLENI years and has done a good job il Catherine has the ambition to be- come someone and ,,r ith her w inning ways we are sure Catherine will reach the top. Nickname Kay Secretary 1,2, 3, 4 Sport . Basketball Treasurer 1 Hobby Dancing Publicity Committee 3 Author R. Hrllburton Assistant Literary Study Algebra Editor of Varia 4 Saying Oh Sure Artist Committee of Future Social Service Worker Year Book 4 Basketball 1,4 Baseball . 1 World Friendship Club 2,3 Athletic Association 1,2, 3, 4 Alberta, better known as Bert , is an outstanding figure in the Senior Class for her artistic ability. Rer willingness to help in every - .y has made her liked by ALBERTA NOWAK all. Her cep and ambition, w R are sure, will make her successful in the years to come . Nickname Bert Sport Hiking Hobby Drawing for the Varia Author Shakesoeare Study Latin I Saying Today I am a man Future Saleslady Athletic Association 1,2, 3, 4 Basketball Team 1 World Friendship Club 1,2 Prom Committee 3 Junior Play Publicity Chairman 3 Varia Staff Art Editor 4 Year Book Staff Art Editor 4 Mary, with her winning smile and twinkling brown eyes has been a great addition to our class. Her unusual a.bility as a forward on the basketball team has MARY ANN ORCIANI made her well known throughout the High School. We all wish Mary great success as a nurse. Nickname Soort Hobby Author Study Saying Future May Basketball Knitting Brown ing Typing No Kidding Nurse World Friendship Club 1,2,3 Athletic Association 1,2, 3, 4 Basketball 1,4 G-lee Club 3,4 Health Council 3,4 Baseball 3 Prom Committee 3 Assembly Committee for Year Book 4 20 Sigrid is one of our outstanding Seniors. She has a nice personality and shines as a French student. She has served as Treasurer of the class for three SIGRID OSTERBERG years and she has proven herself very efficient. She has been a staunch sup- porter of class events. Sig is equally popular with boys, girls, and teachers. She plans to enter Becker’s and v e wish her the very best of luck. She plays a trumpet in the or- chestra and very well too. Nickname Sport Hobby Author Study Saying Future Sig Bike Riding- Writing Letters Faith Baldwin French Gosh, oh. ' . gee whiz” Somebody’s Stenographer Orchestra 1,2, 3, 4 Treasurer 2,3,4 Junior Play 3 Health Council 2,3,4 Ass ' t. Editor of Varia 4 Ring Committee 3 Prom Committee 3 World Friendship Club 2 Vice President of Glee Club 4 Harry holds the distinction of being the only athlete and the tallest boy in the Senior Class. His work on the base- ball team is praiseworthy. Skeets has HARRY PARKER proven himself capable as a manager of the year book staff and we hope that he may be as successful in everything he undertakes. Nickname Sport Hobby Author Study Saying Future Skeets Baseball Fishing Isaac Walton Algebra 0. K. Babe Game Warden baseball Team 1 2,4 Captain Soft Ball Team 4 Glee Club 2,3,4 A thletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4 World Friendship Club 1,2 Class representative for Athletic Association 4 Kenny, our newest member of the class, was heartily welcomed by all. Although he has only been here a short time, his quiet and pleasant ways have ■Ton many KENNETH SCOTT friends for him. His bright smile and so- ciability make him popular with both boys and girls. Nickname Scotty Sport Skiing Hobby Riding with Bunikis Author George Eliot Study Physics Saying Hello Joey Future Scientist Class Day Committee 4 21 [ I Barbara is one of the quiet girls in the Senior Class. She is a friend to all and we hope that she will succeed in any- thing she may attempt in the fu- BARBARA MARIE SHEPARD ture. She has not decided as to her future, but with her determi- nation we have no doubt of her success. Nickname Sport Hobby Author Study Saying Future Much success is due to Irma, one of the smallest of our class but one of the most industrious, as she has spent considera- ble time and used much effort in her four IRMA TRAVIS years at M. E. H. S. Although little is heard from Vic her pleasing personality and o- bliging ways have been a decided asset in the popularity. Irma has also a strong alto voice and plays the violin with great dexterity. Bart Backgammon Reading poetry Whittier French 0. K I Musician Ticket Committee for Prom 3 Ticket Committee for Junior Play 3 Magazine Committee 1 Nickname Sport Hobby Author Study Saying Future Vic Walking Playing the violin Macaulay French II No kidding Dancing Teacher Orchestra 1,2, 3, 4 World Friendship Club 1,2 Athletic Association 1,2, 3, 4 Basketball 4 Glee Club 4 Varia Staff 4 Ticket Committee for Junior Play 3 Prom Committee 3 22 CLASS OFFICERS FRANCIS KIRBY RICHARD FANCY JANE CAMERON WALTER BRIGHAM RUSSELL GLYNN PRESIDENT VICE PRES IDENT SECRETARY TREASURER SOCIAL CHAIRMAN CLASS FLOWER CLASS COLORS HOLLYWOOD ROSE GREEN AND WHITE V JUNIORS Dorothy L. Allen Winifred B, Anderton Lester F, Atchue Donald Beckwith Kenneth E. Boynton Walter G. Brigham, Jr. Robert F. Bunikis Jane R. Cameron Ronald H. Cameron Mary Davis Margaret G. Denton Richard H. Fancy Evelyn G. Fors ■“■Harry F. Gllmond Russell B. Glynn Doris J. Gustafson ■“ Beatrice A. Hagopian Roland E. Hall Marion L-. Hynes “■Robert F. Kiessling Francis A. Kirby Elizabeth Koss Albert G, Lindh Warren S. Lundell Richard A. Mooney, Jr. Carolyn E. Nutting Doris R. St. George ■“ Pearl Sargent May E. Scollen Cora Travis V irginia J Vesh Harry P. Wilson Rosemary Wood Ruth J. Zuroms ■“■Those who have left the High School after September, 1935 25 CLASS OFFICERS FRANCIS 8IGGI PRESIDENT MARGUERITE SLACK VICE PRESIDENT MABEL ANDREWS JOSEPHINE BEIACKI SECRETARY TREASURER CLASS FLOWER CLASS COLORS RED CARNATION BLUE AND GOLD SOPHOMORES Alice M. Abrahams on Angel ine C. La Comfora Mabel F. Andrews Beatrice L. Lindberg Anna E. Beleckis Edward H. McCarthy Herbert L. Brigham, Jr. John F, McCormick, Jr. Florence L. Carlson Barbara A, McDougald ■aWanda. V, Gasek Evelyn L. Moore Helen Jasper Edward G. Neale Julia A. Karousky Othelia A. Nowak Minnie E. Moore George A. Reed Stella Pierce Edith M. Richie Marguerite N. Slack Guido E. Rotti Lewis W. Ayers Lucy M. Sal luce Josephine U. Belacki Fred L. Scales Francis J. Biggi Murrell 3. Smith E. Arthur Bonci Shirley S. Smith Emilie M. Boulais Janna E. Stellingwerf Marcia P. Buck Marjorie R. Terrill Phyllis L. Burlingame Gladys V. Thomas Clinton T. Cheever Charles C. Wyman ■ Leslie G-. Coffin, Jr. -James Morrissey Francis A Dusoe -Laila Maki Those who have left the High School after September 1936 -New pupils 27 CLASS OFFICE R S ROBERT FULLER ROBERT PHELPS LOUIS DE SANTI DONALD DERRAH PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER CLASS CLASS FLOWER COLORS RED ROSE RED AND WHITE FRESHMEN Lillian R. Anderton Charles F. Argentati Ralph F. Atchue Evelyn M. Beckwith Claire R. Brown Robert E. Cameron Ernest A. Carima Francis Carima Frederick % H. Childs David J. Clayton Dorothy A. Coffin Virginia M. Collie Geraldine A. Comfort Donald C. Derrah Louis A. De Santi Barbara E. Emisch Russell E. Erickson Emma Fallavollita Robert L. Fuller Doris E. Gallagher Florence E. Gardner Cecilia Golas Harold 0. Graves, Jr. Jeanette H. Graves Carl V. Hill Those who have left Roger W, Holt Phyllis E, Keith Eleanor Klar Alice M, Knight Donald N. Knight Ruth J. Larrabee Dorothy F. Larson William H. McCarthy Hazel L. Mosher Greta D. Newcomb ,}t, Senio C. Nowak Mary A. Palermo Robert W. Phelps Myron D. Pierce Barbara A. Robinson Ange ine A. Rotando Susah E. Rotti Congetta Russo Margaret M. Terrill Ruth M. Thompson ■ Doris Tiemeyer June Whitcomb Herbert B. Zalneraitis ■ Virginia Zuroms the High School after September 1936 29 HEALTH COUNCIL Three years ago, the school formed a health council of twelve members. Whatever success the Council has had, it owes in no small measure to the untiring efforts of Mr. Allen during the three years of its existence. The first year, we visited the County Sanatarium, and found it an interesting place. Later a doctor from the hospi- - tal came to make a visit at the school to inform us about the disease Tuberculosis. During that same year, a doctor came to the school and gave the Tuberculin Test to those who wished to have it. The second year came on and several new members joined the council. We again visited the sanatarium. Later on in June of 1936, the Health Council held a field day in Good- ale Park. All the students of the high school participated in it. The third year we were able to accomplish more as we were in the new Major Edwards High, and had more to do with. We sold cocoa, milk and soup at cost for the benefit of the health of the student, and we feel sure this service was ap- preciated. Officers and Members 1936-193? Sigrid Osterberg — President David Clayton Vice President Cyntmia Holt Secretary Francis Kirby Assistant Secretary Dorothy Gustaf son-Treasurer Rita Gallagher Muriel Comfort Clara Baldarelli Mary Orciani Helen Jasper Murrell Smith Watfren Lundell Lester Atchue 30 right •• HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA GIRLS 1 GLEE CLUB This year ' the Girls’ Glee Club has had the largest group ever enrolled in the Club. A spirit of enthusiasm and cooperation has prevailed throughout the year. The annual school concert gave the Club a chance to prove its ability, and from all appearances the concert was a success, Many thanks are due to Mrs. Garside for her splendid direction. Miss Folk was the pianist. The Glee Club has sixty members, who are as follows: Alice Abrahamson Lillian Anderton Mabel Andrews Clara Baldarelli Marian Ballou Josephine Belacki Marcia Buck Phyllis Burlingame Jane Cameron Florence Carlson Dorothy Coffin Elea.nor Collie Virginia Collie Geraldine Comfort Muriel Comfort Mary Davis Alice Deignan Margaret Denton Barbara Emisch Doris Gallagher Rita Gallagher Florence Gardner Jeannette Graves Cynthia Holt Marion Hynes Phyllis Keith Eleanor Klar Alice Knight Elizabeth Koss Angeline Lacomfora Ruth Larrabee Beatrice Lindberg Janet Mar den Barbara McDougald Evelyn Moore Minnie Moore Hazel Mosher Greta Newcomb Carolyn Nutting Mary Orciani Sigrid Gsterberg Mary Palermo Stella Pierce Edith Richie Barbara Robinson Angeline Rotando Susie Rotti Shirley Smith Doris St. George Margaret Terrill Marjorie Terrill Ruth Thompson Doris Tiemeyer Cora Travis Irma Travis June Whit come Rosemapy Wood Evelyn Fors Lila Maki 36 BOYS ' GLEE CLUB The Boys ' Glee Club of the Major Victor E. Edwards High School of West Boylston have enjoyed a very successful year under the direction of Mrs. John I. Gar side. During the season the boys have given an entertainment at the County Sanatorium which was followed by a brief re- freshment hour, and an May seventh the Glee Club sang at the annual School Concert. The Glee Club has twenty- three members, who are as fol- lows : Ralph Atchue Arthur Bond Charles Boynton Kenneth Boynton Ronald Cameron Clinton Cheever Herbert Cheever David Clayton Donald Derrah Louis De Santi Francis Dusoe Richard Fancy To Mrs. Garside the boys wish to epress their apprecia- tion for her patience in directing them every Monday after- noon during the school season. This must have been quite a task! Harold Graves, Jr. Roger Holt Francis Kirby Lloyd Lundell Warren Lundell Edward McCarthy John McCormick Edward Neale Harry Parker Robert Phelps Lester Atchue The Club will lose four members who are Seniors this year. This will be a great shock, but we hope there will be students with fine voices to fill the departed member ' s places . More power to members of the Glee Club of 1937-1938 keep up the good work because you have a Club to be proud of. 37 ORCHESTRA The high school orchestra, under the direction of Mrs Garside, has gained success. It has a total of twenty mem- bers, seven of which belong to the Senior Class, There has been a number of activities at which the or- chestra has played. They provided music at the Junior Class Play, the Woman’s Club, and the radio broadcasts. Then at one time for the Legion contest and for the exhibition; at the Christmas and Memorial Day exercises, also at the school concert. The orchestra always plays the march at graduation. A few years ago the school had to hire an orchestra for that occasion. At the grammar school, a junior orchestra has been con- ducted for the past year. This will add a few new members to the high school orchestra in the future years The orchestra contains three piano players, three vio- lins, five trumpets, an accordion, the drums, the director, and a student director. The members of the orchestra are as follows: Mrs, Beulah Garside, Director Cynthia Holt Janet Marden Margaret Denton Rita Gallagher Irma Travis Marcia Buck Richard Fancy Sigrid Osterberg Muriel Comfort Francis Carima Francis Biggi Edward Neale Kenneth Boynton Louis De Santi Ernest Carima Quito Rotti Lloyd Lundell George Reed Francis Kirby, student director 38 GIRLS ' . SPORTS This is the first year that the girls have had a gymna- sium in which they could organize a girls ' basketball team. Each class contributed several players who evinced a great deal of enthusiasm in this sport. The games have all been interclass, the Sophomores having the winning team. Their star player was Florence Carlson. In the coming year the girls have high hopes of playing against teams of the neigh- boring towns. The girls are sure to prove themselves capa- ble and owe their thanks to the splendid coaching and coop- eration Miss Adams has displayed. As a parting word from the Senior girls we sincerely hope the girls of Major Edwards High School will endeavor to sho w excellent sportsmanship and try to uphold our motto — Onward Is Our Aim — We know they can do it, FRESHMEN JUNIORS Captain Barbara Robinson Captain Rosemary Wood Manager Florence Gardner Manager Mary Davis SOPHOMORES SENIORS Captain Florence Carlson Captain Clara Baldarelli Manager Helen Jasper Manager Mary Orciani RESULTS OF INTER-CLASS SERIES Sophomores 56 Freshmen 36 Sophomores 20 Juniors 18 Sophomores 22 Seniors 8 Seniors 25 Juniors 17 Juniors 22 Freshmen 5 Seniors 26 Freshmen 14 The Sophomores won the series. Those on the Sophomore team were : Alice Abrahamson Marcia Buck Phyllis Burlingame Florence Carlson Barbara Emisch Helen Jasper Minnie Moore Shirley Smith Janna Stellingwerf 42 BASEBALL Under Coach Robert 0, Andrews, the dying enthusiam for baseball was brought back to life this year at M, E, H. S. An athletic association was formed with Calvin Brackett as President, Rosemary Wood as Vice President, Sarah Lovell as Secretary, and Francis Kirby as Treasurer, From the : money raised by this organization, eighteen new suits, numerous bats, balls etc., were purchased. Also for the first time the school was in an organized league. It was nfiaied the Wau— shacum League and was comprised of the following teams :-- West Boylston, Lancaster, Princeton, Harvard, and Stowe, At the close of the regular season West Boylston and Lancaster were tied for first place, M, E, PI, S, won the deciding game and the championship cup. M. E. H 0 S.- M. E. H. S.- M. E. H, S e - M« E. He S . M. E, H, S.- M,. E. H. S. M, E. H, S.„ M. E. H, S.- M. E. II. S _ M, E. H. S. Mo E. H. S. M. E. H, S. M, E. H. S.-, M. E. H. S.-, M. E. H. S.-, M, E. H. S. The Roster: Harry C. Parker — Arthur Bonci Lewis Ayers Robert Bunikis Edward Ueale Harry Wilson Murrell Smith Lester Atchue Donald Knight John McCormick -25 Training School-- 1 -10 Lancaster 11 - 9 Stowe- — - — 1 - 2 Auburn -11 -16 Harvard — - 7 -12 . Training School-- 4 - 9 Princeton 0 - 2 Lancaster 5 -15 Stowe 0 -16 Sutton — - 2 - 7 Alumni — — 8 -15 Princeton— -——12 - 8 Ha rvard 3 - 7 Auburn 19 - 7 S u tton — 5 - 4 Lancaster-- 2 Co-Capt. William McCarthy 0 o - C ap t . Edward M c C a r t hy Ralph Atchue Harold Graves James Morrissey Fred Childs David Clayton Roger Holt Charles Denton-Mascot Richard Fancy-Manager Since only one member of the squad will be lost by graduation, next year should be a very successful one. 43 BASKETBALL For the first time in history, the ' .Vest B °y lst ° n “ Schoolman indoor aBketball court of ™; al % £ 8 8 . team was formed this y e, f , enthusiastic coach the With a new court nes unif The usual beginners ' luck mi s ■sjvs.-U “rt Kirs g .aStlrSaou,. .hr., .m h. 1... • «■« left school. The schedule is as follows: Templeton at W. B. — Jan. 15 Southboro at W. B. — Jan. Northboro at W. B. — Jan. W. B. at Tewksbury- — Feb. o W. B. at Templeton — Feb. 12 W. B. at Southboro— Feb. 1? W. B. at Tewksbury— Fob, 12 W. B. at Northboro — Feb. 2 The roster is as follows: Capt. Edward McCarthy Harry Gilmond David Clayton Roger Holt Harold Graves Ronald Cameron Donald Derrah Robert Phelps Richard Fancy, Manager Robert Keisling — Lewis Ayers Arthur Bonci Lester Atchue Murrell Smith Leslie Coffin Donald Knight Edward Neale John McCormick 44 BASEBALL TEAM DRAMATICS The possibilities of getting more dramatic work accom- plished this year were realized shortly after our arrival at the new building. This year the school has had four broad- casts over WTAG. The first of these programs was entitled Tulips and Pearls. 11 The performance, as heard by many of the radio world of West Boylston, was excellent. The cast included Sarah Lovell, Kenneth Boynton, Harry Gilmond, Fran- cis Kirby, Warren Lundell, and Richard Mooney. The opening and closing numbers were played by Francis Biggi, accordion- ist. In December, the Junior Class exhibited their remarkable talent in the presentation of The Impatience of Job. Fran- cis Kirby, Elizabeth Koss, Russell Glynn, Margaret Denton, Rosemary Wood, Carolyn Nutting, May Scollen, Warren Lundell, Roland Hall, Richard Mooney, and Richard Fancy made up the cast, and are to be congratulated on the great success of the play. The coaching was done by Mrs. Severance. The Christmas program, in which the whole student body participated, was one of the most enjoyable in the whole year. The program, consisting of a number of plays, musical numbers, a pageant, was put over with much skill, and. was en- joyed by everyone. Ice cream and cookies added to the enjoy- ment. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Grandma. 1 s Christmas One Act Play Vera MacAllister J ohn John Jr. Beverly Grandma Roderick Page Louisette, the maid Bridges, the butler Eleanor Collie Calvin Brackett Francis Biggi Alice Deignan Cynthia Holt Herbert Cheever Janet Mar den Edward Neale French Noels II est ne La Marche des Rois Un Flambeau Jeanette Isabella Maidens: Janet Marden, Irma Travis, Rita Gallagher Sigrid Osterberg Mary Muriel Comfort Peasants :Warren Lundell, Francis Kirby 48 Peace I Give Unto You Peasant Joseph His wife — Martha Peter Clinton Cheever Marian Bal] ou Harry Gilmond -their sons Alec John McCormick A Soldier Arthur Bonci February brought with it the second radio play , entitled Stopping on Time. The members in the cast were as follows: Francis Kirby, Warren Lundell, Edward McCarthy, Clara Balda- relli, Roger Holt, Richard Fancy, Louis De Santi, David Clay- ton, Guido Rotti, Roland Hall, Carolyn Nutting, Muriel Com- fort, Robert Phelps, and Charles Wyman. The third play given in April, was entitled Johann Gut- enburg. The cast included Beatrice Hagopian, Roger Holt, Charles Wyman, Marcia Buck, Clinton Cheever, Francis Kirby, Francis Biggi, Mary Orciani, Warren Lundell, and Florence Carlson. The singers were Greta Newcomb, Susan Rotti, Lillian Anderton, Eleanor Klar, Florence Gardner, and Doris Gallagher. Richard Mooney furnished the sound effects. The School Orchestra played a selection entitled Lullaby. This per- formance was also a great success. In honor of George Washington ' s and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, the school presented a program consisting of musi- cal numbers, a play entitled The Return cf Martha and George and selections by the orchestra. The Memorial Day Program, at which two of the American Legion Members were guests, was one of the best presented this year. Cynthia Holt, Francis Kirby, and Warren Lundell gave a brilliant performance in the play While We Sleep. Recitations were given by members of the Sophomore class, and the orchestra and Boys ' Glee Club gave selections. The pro- grams and the radio plays for the observance of these holi- days were prepared under the direction of Mrs. Severance. 49 MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM March, Patriotic Medley Orchestra Memorial Day Herbert Cheever Mustered Out Mabel Andrews Star Spangled Banner with Variations Herbert Brigham, Jr. Spirit of ’76 Carolyn Nutting Acc. Evelyn Folk Two Soldiers at Gettysburg Gladys Thomas The Vacant Chair School Sung in memory of Mr. Blunt, deceased, May 11, 1937, the last Civil War Veteran who was a resident of this town. The Soldier No Man’s Land The Fallen — Duet The Conversation Book Just a Baby’s Prayer at Twilight Acc A Woman’s Courage Flag of the Stars Dog of War Clinton Cheever Helen Jasper Irma Travis Rita Gallagher Acc. Cynthia Holt John McCormick Marguerite Slack . Margaret Denton Emilie Boulais Boys’ Glee Club Elizabeth Koss 50 - Class of 1883 Marie Abbic Bullard Flora Melissa Pierce Sadie Bond Pierce Julia Arnold Sturtevant Class of 1884 Mary Ann Doyle Alice Almira Goodale Waldo Haskell Lesure Charles Walter Reed Edgar Francis Waite Class of 1885 Llewellyn Henry Drake Mary Emerson Haskins Hattie Emma Luce Class of 1886 Watie Louis Harris Annie Gertrude Ha.stings Wallace Eugene Holmes Grace Lamson Newton Nettie Matella Prescott Class of 188? Walter Grant Boynton Albert Watson Browne Samuel Eli Bullard Mabelle Edith Fisher Lena J. Hall Nellie Elizabeth McCarthy Grace Man dan a Warner Class of 1883 William Sanford Baldwin Arthur Henry Berry. Grace Ella Berry Mary Cel in da Chase Edith Lydia Haskins Dora Fay Knight Harry Lincoln pierce Grace Florence Shepard Class of 1889 Daisy Emma Flagg Addie Frances Morton Alice Frances Sargent Eva Frances Toombs Class of 18P0 Elizabeth May Anderson Arthur H. Berry Gertrude Estella Daly Bertha Lillian Fletcher Alice Leah Mitchell John Sarsfield Lynch Katie Ann Moran Annie Mabel Waite Louise Elma Waite Class of 1891 Eug. Manning Bosworth Albert Ovington Bullard Lura Burnette Chase Eva Rosalie Ha rtigan Foster L. Hastings Henry Winter Jackson Matilda Catherine Lynch Mattie Augusta Sargent Class of 1892 Mabel Stella Broad Mabel Louise Butler Lutie Smith Lawrence Eliza Jane Moran Etta M • Ryan Alice Elizabeth Walker Lena Ada Walker Class of 1893 Hattie Isabel Shepard Michael Anthony Tobin (Eliza J. Moran, ? . G.) Class of 1394 Lila Ollie Buck 53 Class of 1894 (cont’d) Mary mma Richard Freeman Augustus Tower Class of 1895 Ruth Ah Die Harrington Theobald Andrew Lynch Annie Theresa McCarthy Jessie Mae Rice Alida Louise Ross Lydia Porter Warner Class of 1896 Florence Christine Boynton Ruth Mabel Brown Marguerite Burns Edith Florence Gammell Leon Arcine Goodale Annetta Theresa Leonard Kathryn Agnes O’Toole Maude Asenath Styles Class of 1897 Alice Elmina Buck Clara Frances Daly Mabelle Leona Greeley Polly Kershaw Carolyn Idella Lynch Kathryn Maria L ' laney Charles Franklin Rico Edward P’rancis Rice Kathryn Pauline Ryan Jennie Vylena Sargent Ella Louise Sawyer Winfred Holt Whiting Class of 1898 H. Fay Baldwin Helen R. C-oodell Alice M. Lovell Elsie M Phelps Arthur K. Smith Joseph K, Snow May E. Wilson Class of 1899 John H. Bassett Herbert M, Che ever Florence E. Fairbanks ITetina E, Fairbank Walter O’Toole Marion E. Phelps Susie E, Sargent Angeline St. Onge Delora E. Styles Ruby E Warfield Class of 1900 Carrie Angenette Bacon Walter Andrew Bowen Carleton Allen Cook Arthur Stanley Ovcnden Cora Thisbee Peck Jessie Freeman Peirce George Asa Robinson Lillian Gertrude Ryan Class of 1901 Edna Caroline Baldwin Eva Florence Bird Frederick Howard Brown James Wilbur Erving Cheove: Mary Caroline Howe Vera Arnica Johnson Walter Erne at Robbins Arthur Hubbard Sawyer Marion Harris Sheldon Helen Reed Warner Class of 1902 Erma I, Bosworth Hattie L Goodale Class of 1903 Frances Evelyn Goodale Elizabeth Mary Moran Kathryn Anna Moran Philip Alan Houghton Edwin Hoed Warfield 54 Class of 1904 Edith E. Burpee Joseph Cavanaugh Teresa Cavanaugh Mina Chase Chester Cook Marion C. Houghton Marion C. Johnson George M. Lawrence Ralph H. Ovenden A. Clayton Parker Class of 1905 Roland K. Parker Mery V. Smith Class of 1906 Byron W. Barker Oscar Burns Frank C. Cheever Corinne M. Ryan Andrew J. Scarlett, Jr. Arthur F. Snow A. Carrol Warfield Class of 1907 Let a Fairbank Helen Caroline Mixter Helen Gertrude Moran Blanche Marion Robbins Otis Chaffin Shelden Class of 1908 Annie Matilda Bancroft Bertha Luella Bosworth Harold Newell Keith Gra.ce Lillian Mixter James Edward Ryan Louise Marsh Warner Class of 1909 Ernest Foster Chase Class of 1909 (cont’d) Charles Henry Cummings Aaron Gpc-dale, Jr. Gladys Maria Howe Clarence W Huntington Raymond S. Huntington David Joseph Lowe Anna. Elizabeth Muzzy Bertha Alice Muzzy Ea,rle Warren Reed Myrtis Florella Smith Class of 1910 Lena Tyler Burns George Clarence Cummings Ethel Reed Holmes Frank Harold Ryan Class of 1911 Henrietta E. Green Eva M. Lowe Helen W. Luce Lillian E. Sheldon Evelyn W. Keith Neil T. Storms Class of 1912 Edith Richardson Rachel Lowe Ralph Smith Robert Lamb Class of 1913 Clifford A. Burlingame Mary Louise Cummings Clarence Eugene Fay Helen Augusta Fay Clara Elizabeth Landv Nellie Louise Lovell Evelyn Louise Murdock Edith Kring Newton Mildred Flora Prescott Merle Ashley Wood 55 Class of 1914 W. Barton Cummings Willard F. Keith Clarence E. Landy Frank N. Luce Eleanor C. Storms Roger M, Lovell Class of 1915 Jane Mildred Burns Dorothy Mae Clapp Florence Mae Moran Anna Adalyn Ryan Archibald Donald Stewart Louise Elizabeth Whitcomb Ralph Oswald Whitcomb Class of 1916 William Alan Luce Winifred Bigelow Newton Kenneth Scott Sheldon Class of 1917 Jesse Mark Blodget Robert Edwin Chapman Clarence Edward Phelps Doris Lauretta Preacott Marion Eva Scarlett Nora Margaret Surabian Class of 1918 Doris Elizabeth Boynton Mildred Agnes Brennan Warren Nelson Phelps Lila Emma Robbins Madalaide Margaret Storms Peter Harry Surabian Ruth May Woodman Class of 1919 Alfred Dexter Burlingame Lillian Frances Clapp Ruth Rand Mullen Class of 1920 Grace Elizabeth Andrews Charles Albert Brigham James Arthur Cooke Fannie May Fowle George Robert Keith George Bernard Moran Arthur Morrill Neal Helen Surabian Mabel Mary Surabian Grace Helen Townsend Class of 1921 Helen Esther Banning Roger Walter Clark Mildred Arline Farmer Eleanor Mabel Robinson Priscilla Alden Woodman Class of 1922 George Arthur Ano Evelyn Irene Banning Doris May Brink Theodore Burlingame Sara Lumb Emily Grace Richardson Sirnon Surabian Dorothy Newcomb Trask Lillian May Wadsworth Class of 1923 Laura Barbara Antonio Wesley Goodell Farmer Irene Chrona Martel Stanley France Merrill Donald Putnam Reed Beatrice Ethel Tyler Class of 1924 Frances Lorene Ball Edith M. Banning Emma Bonci Mildred Brinck 56 Class of 1924 (cont l d) Wilbur E. Che ever Ralph H 0 Fawcett Norman R. Merrill Horace L„ Oatway Marian K„ Trask Florence E, Whitcomb Class of 1925 Virginia E. Bacon Donald M« Brinck Lora G, Neal Charles H, Oatway Harold E P Stewart Harry Surabian Class of 1926 G-eorge C. Cheever William H. Hubbard Helen M. Kimball Frederick M. Murdock Mary Alice Rafferty Evelyn W. Trask Class of 1927 Jennie i. i • Bond Mary E. Castro Carl S. E. Erickson Richard W. Fairbanks Marion I. Fancy Marguerite E, Fawcett Margaret Hubbard Ingrid Johan son Alice B, LePoer Elsie Co Lindberg Harry G. Merrill Hazel B. Richards (Harry Surabian) (1925) Class of 1928 Henry C. Adams Gilbert R. Blake Lillian Ernestine Burpee Lois Clark Class of 1928 (cont ' d) Caroline W. Daniels Marjorie R. Hall Ruth J, Trask Clara M. Whitcomb Class of 1929 Alfred Wo Anderson Sadie I. Erickson M i r i am F awe e 1 1 Florence A. Gabree Yngve Walter Johanson - Dorothy Ruth Sarkisan Class of 1930 Glenna Jeannette Fancy George Donald Greenwood Gladys Gertrude Hines Winifred G c Jackson Dorothy Gertrude Lundblad Madelyn Mary McCormick Hugh Melvin Robinson Joseph Alfred Rotti Muriel Frances Slaugh Marion Evelyn Stewart George Gale Wilson Mona Elizabeth A. Wilson Class of 1931 Marjorie Carolyn Bates Harold Edward Christenson Mary Josephine Colangelo Evan Charles Luce Lillian Aurora Mazzoleni Howard Newton Rayworth Sarah Louise Van Allen Class of 1932 Joseph Eugene Esonis Theresa P. Feltmate Alice Gertrude Hagopian Weal ter Henry Holt Richard Clayton Hudson Hilda Robinson 57 Class of 1935 Charles Kenneth Bates Edith Mary Bond Doris Ethel Cheever Grace Nancy Crowe Winifred Louise Fancy Mildred Ella Coodale Edward Thomas Lynch Winthrop Hart McGown Wlodzimierz Lawrence Nowak Louis Cook Peltier Mary Noreene Taylor Ruth Adeline Thomas Class of 1934 Clara Ella Andrews Ethel Marie Brackett Dorothy V. Cummings Phyllis Adelaide Eisnor Harold Roland Johnson Helen Kalat Edith Estella Lundblad Douglas Wyman Marden Thomas Francis McCormick Verna Elizabeth Merrill Drew Arnold Newcomb Marion Irene Richards Katharine Marie Severance Dorothy Edna Wilson Class of 1935 Bernard Joseph Boulais Paul Stephen Cavanaugh Class of 1935 (cont ' d) Dorothy Louise Coffin Doris Helena Coodale Marjorie Alice Hudson Frances Ruth Kiessling Arnold Reed Lovell Raffael C. Mercurio Elvi Marie Nystrom Bertel Hugo Osterberg Wallace Richard Parker Walter Peter Rotti Olive Gertrude Wilson Class of 1936 Helen Elizabeth Ballou Norina Christine Carima Harold Edward Childs Elsie Mason Goodale Grace Ruth Goodale Lois Gertrude Hanson George Arthur Hudson Gertrude Etta Jewett Phyllis Kalat Svea Charlotte Lindbcrg Ellen Sawyer Lovell Elizabeth Martin William Brown Nutting Elmer Carl Nyptrom Ruth Marion Scollen William H. Silvester, Jr. Marshall K, Smith, Jr. Edith A. Supernor 58 Class Motto Onward Is Our Aim Class Flower Yellow Tea Rose Class Colors Green and Gold Programme March - Marche Celebre Lachner Prayer Rev Ralph E. Danforth Chorus Sing Holzel Rivers of Destiny Sigrid E. Osterberg Vulcan ' s Workshop Sarah L. Lovell Violin Duet ' Barcarolle Rita Gallagher and Irma Travis Bartlett Reading ' ' America ' s Greatest Educator Charles F. Boynton, Jr. Chorus Lovely Appear Gounod Reading Humoresque 11 Fannie Hurst Cynthia Holt Boys ' Trio All Through the Night Owen Charles Boynton, Herbert Cheever and Harry Parker Future Bound Alice G. Deignan 62 Chorus a. Philosophy b, A Farewell Senior Girls Eramell Cole Class Will Marian E. Ballou Presentation of Class Gift Herbert W Che ever Presentation of Diplomas Principal George F. Class Song Chorus See, the Conquering Hero Comes Murdock Handel Instructors George F. Murdock Hamilton F. Allen, Jr. Robert 0. Andrews Maude M. Severance Mildred E. Meyer Margaret L. Adams Evelyn A, Folk Director of Music, Accompanist, Beulah I. Garside Margaret G. Denton 63 RIVERS OF DESTINY CLASS HISTORY The making of history is much like the formation of a river. History is an accumulation of experiences of oeoole, and. a river is an accumulation of tiny streams of water. Little streams in time become the great rivers of the land, and, if we were to study the formation of a large river, it would be necessary to go ud into the mountains, where ice and snow are melting under the persistent rays of sunshine. There, tiny rivulets begin to trickle down the side of the mountain. Their movement may be slow at first so grea.t are the obstructions in their pathway and so ver; small are they in themselves; but gradually they increase in size and begin to dash against cliffs and over rocks as they flow down the mountain. If we were to study the making of the history of a na- tion, it would likewise be necessary to go back to certain beginnings, thousands of years perhaps, but, in studying the history of the class of 1937, we need to go back only four years, or, more exactly, three years, nine months, and nine- teen days to the fifth day of September, in 1933, ,,r hen a class of thirty-six, seven boys and twenty-nine girls entered the West Boylston High School. Although the entering class numbered thirty-six, the Freshman class numbered forty-one ,b- cause five of the Fresh- men of the previous year enjoyed the first-year Ti,r o rk so much that they decided to join our class and take some of the Freshman studies a. second time. This year, the school, as well as the Freshman class, was larger than ever before, and two school rooms ' ere insuffi- cient to seat all the pupils. Our first year m as not particularly eventful. We had the usual class meetings and held the usual class elections. As ,,T e ’ ere naturally a thrifty class and wished to prosper financially, we made a beginning by securing subscript ions for the publications of the Curtis Publishing Company, with the result that w e soon had thirty dollars in our cl-ss treasury. The beginning of our Sophomore year found us back in school with a reduction of one fourth in our membership. Two of our more popular subjects were Biology and Bookkeeping. 64 For some reason, recitations in Biology tend to promote so- ciability. in one recitation, a girl was busily engaged in whispering, when the instructor reproved her and asked if she was still talking, No, she replied, I just began. Following an annuel custom, the Bookkeeping class, accom- panied by two of our teachers, visited the Worcester County institution for Savings, and were shown around by one of the bank officials. The safe deposit vault was especially inter- esting. Here one of our smaller girls had no difficulty in moving its door which weighs eight tons. But, in order to safeguard the future, the official did not let us out of the bank until he had taken our finger prints. These bank trips are popular because the bank always pays for the transportation both ways, leaving us free to use our own funds for moving pictures after leaving the bank. During the year, the Health Council was organized in our school, with representatives from the different classes. We made several visits to the sanitarium in Boylston and on one occasion acted as hosts there Ibr delegations from other high schools in Worcester County. The Junior year is regarded with pleasurable anticipa- tions by most classes, and our Junior year fulfilled our ex- pectations. Our class treasury was somewhat enriched by candy sales from time to time, and still more enriched by the pro- ceeds of our class play, A Small Town Romeo, u a most hilari- ous performance, and a great dram atic success. The selection of a class ring this year, required much time and attention of the committee chosen by the class to interview almost innumerable salesmen, with rather serious interruption of their class work in history. The crowning social event of the year was the Junior Prom, held at the Wachusett Country Club, on the evening of June twenty-sixth. Last September found the high school, now numbering more than one hundred fifty, still quartered in the G-oodale Street binding, under very crowded conditions, filling throe ' school rooms, the typewriting room, the ’recitation room, the labo- ratory, and the library. Recitations were held on all three floors, and when the classes were changed there was five lines of traffic. Cur principal was heard to remark that from the training he was getting he ought to be well quali- fied for the position of traffic officer when he retired from teaching. 65 Early in November, a rumor was spread abroad that we should move to t;h.e nearly-completed new building on Wednes- day, November fourth. The day was rainy and we had our class- es as usual until ten minutes past two, Then the Seniors were told to put on their wraps and get their books collected, for in ten minutes we should begin moving. At twenty minutes past two, we Seniors started, and, at three o ' clock, the books and wraps of all the pupils were secure in the lockers of the building, and we T,r ere seated in this assembly hall, ready to be addressed by our superintendent. On Monday, November ninth, one hundred and forty-nine of us began our regular work in this building. Now, in traveling thus far in the stream of human exper- ience, we have frequently come to our teachers for advice that has been cheerfully given us. As w e graduate, we may see before us the Rivers of Destiny, and for each of us the stream of life may go in a different direction c Some of us ae planning to take commercial courses , others expect to take nurses ' training courses, and still others are looking for- ward to college courses. May this history of the Glass of 1937 stand as a pleasant reminder of the things vr e cherished most in our four years of high school here in West Boylston. Slgrid Osterberg 66 Vulcan 1 s Workshop When we see a museum, we usually think of it as a treasure bouse containing famous paintings and beautiful statues, but the museum I visited a short tine ago contained neither paintings nor statues, but armor, real armor, which has been worn in combat. Here, in the John W. Higgins Armory at Worcester, is an exhibition of iron and steel products be- ginning with ancient armor and weapons and ending with a modern automobile. This exhibition is designed to show man ' s progress in the art of fabricating iron and steel, and in this progress we see the advancement of our civilization. The museum occupies the fourth floor of the office building of the Worcester Pressed Steel Corporation and is modeled in the interior after the Hohenwerfen Fortress .near Salzburg, Austria. The architecture of the building is in perfect harmony with the purposes for which it is used, and its frames of riveted steel plates give an impression of great strength and durability. In the Medieval Wing are placed the armor, war imple- ments, and utensils, of the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, t and the Iron Age. Many suits of armor are arranged on forms which ex- tend along both sides of the wing. Standing ' ippresaiv ly at the end of the rows of armored forms are three knights on horseback, the riders and horses clad in complete mail. The two in the background, one of the Maximilian type, and the other of the Gothic type are of an earlier period. The hel- mets of these suits are entirely open in front, differing from many which have only small openings for the eyes and nose. The armor of the Gothic type is close fitting • with long toes, while the Maximilian type is full w ith short toes. The metal covering the hands and feet is jointed to enable the wearer to walk and move his hands freely. The armor of this period, as a whole, w a s not decorative. In contrast to this plain armor is the suit of King Philip II of Spain ,,r hich is worn by the third horseman. Its elaborate designs , etched in gilt, show both untiring patience a.nd skill in craftsman- ship. The helmet is also decorated and leaves the face un- covered disclosing a striking likeness of King Philip II made in wax. The three horses ’ ear brea.st plates and head armor. One wears armor completely covering the face includ- ing the ears and eyes. The saddles are covered with steel plates which rise frem the horse ' s back eight or ten inches. This construction helps the knight to keep his seat in the shock of combat. If a knight fell out of his saddle he could not remount without assistance because of the weight of his armor. Of all the splendid objects in the museum these mounted knights were, to me, the most impressive. 68 This collection of armor, which contains specimens from all periods of history, ranks among the best in the world. Included we find, the brigandine armor, with leather covered plates, the scale armor worn by the foot soldier, the Miles Standish typo, the Italian armor of Napoleon ' s time and Japanese and Chinese armor although there was very little of the latter as China was not a war-like country in the age of armor. Armor became very heavy during the Middle Ages and sometimes a single suit weighed two hundred pounds. A knight was distinguished by a coat of arms emblazoned on his shield and was rated according to the fineness and quality of the workmanship of his armor. The length of time taken to make; a suit of armor was about one year and probably two years to make a finely decorated suit. If one examines the suits care- fully he may find, on some of them, tiny trademarks, which were stamped by the armorers ' guilds. The smith who wrought the armor would bring his prize to the guild for inspection and if it was approved, the mark of the guild would be stamp- ed upon it. During the Middle Ages armor was used not ' only for war but also for sport. These were jousts, tournaments and com- bats of all kinds. Even in modern times armor ■’ ' has not alto- gether fallen into disuse. The soldiers in the World War wore helmets of manganese steel. In England, breast plates and helmets were worn by the horse guards who took part in the coronation of C-eorge VI this year. In the Modern Wing of the museum may be seen a mar v do us example of mass production — the modern automobile, ninety percent of which is pressed steel. Near a modern Veranda chair of steel stands a tall glass case, in which 3s a beauti- ful dress designed in a fabric of copper and German silver, similar to the chain armor of the Medieval Ages but of much finer links. The shiny silver has the appearance of satin. This dress, weighing only sixteen pounds and costing fifteen thousand dollars, was worn by an actress in a music box revue in New York, Curtains of aluminum mesh, probably designed for stage purposes, are hung on the wall. Glass cases dis- play various parts of aeroplanes, radios, and many other machines. It interested me to learn that the Pressed Steel Company made parts for the Spirit of St. Louis , the plane Colonel Lindbergh used on his famous flight from New York to Paris. It was of further interest to learn that parts were also made for the plane used in Admiral Byrd ' s flight to the North Pole. 69 In bringing together this extensive collection of metal products, the founder and owner, John W. Higgins, has devoted much time and thought, and he has expended a large Siam of money. All this has been done with several definite purposes in view. Hr. Higgins believes that the steel workers of to- day will be inspired by these examples of the skill and craftsmanship of the artificers who have preceded them. He hopes that worthy young men will be attracted to the crafts represented here and that they will continue the advancement of art in steel to a still greater degree of usefulness and perfection. Sarah Lovell . CLASS PROPHECY OF 1937 My class had besought me to prophesy, and, although an obliging sou3., alas I I had no bent for clairvoyance. I had consulted the dream books, but my digestion was unromantical- ly sound. I had tried the stars, but my astrology was weak. The evening was warm and I was discouraged 0 I was try- ing to capture the Future and impale him, with the point of my pencil, on the manuscript in my lap I was becoming drowsy, when, all of a sudden, a small lake seemed to be forming be- side me 0 Its deep blue color and perfect clearness astonished me. Gazing to one side, I saw a little opening and behold — there was a stairway. I descended the steps and, on reaching the bottom, came upon a sign, which read Futureland. I peered down a labyrinth of passageways that stretched dimly into the darkness, and, as far as I could see, every passage- way twinkled with electric signs. On one of these signs I read the words, Seniors 1 Futures, Fifteen Years Hence, — and that was what I was looking for. With one leap I was down that passageway, and then found myself on a wharf about to board a steamboat named Future Bound, Hurrying up the gangplank, I collided with the Cap- tain of the ship, who proved to be my old classmate, Lloyd Lundell. He said that he had such a tendency to sea-sickness that he had made up his mind to cure it or die in the attempt. The cure was not complete, as I learned later, when he suddenly excused himself , saying he was going to look over the rail to see if there were any fish around. On the way to my stateroom, I saw a familiar figure ap- proaching. Could that be Cynthia Holt? Although Cynthia had gained a few pounds in weight, I recognized the familiar smile at once, and, overjoyed to see her, I asked her what she was doing then. She said that she was taking a long needed rest, after being superintendent of nurses in a hospital for ten years. After what seemed to be a very short voyage, Lloyd, the Captain, announced that we were entering the harbor of Cadiz, in Spain. I went ashore, anxious to see what the Future held in store for the rest of my classmates. During an armistice in the civil war in that country, I went to Madrid where I attended a bull-fight and saw a lovely bull- throwing perform- ance given by Harry Parker, a famous imported American tore- ador. At Barcelona, I come across Kenny Scott aid Bud Brackett, proprietors of a barber shop, slowly becoming bankrupt, be- cause nobody could tell the difference between their barber poles and certain striped poles placed along the sidewalks to direct traffic. This was an unfortunate state of affairs 72 for Bud, because he and M Si.ggie ff Osterberg were trying to start a joint bank account and had definite plans for the future. Resuming mv voyage on board the steamer, I sailed through the Mediterranean to Egypt, and then up the Nile Riv- er for a shPrt distance. Here I found an old ruin, one of the former palaces of Cleopatra, that had been restored by those two prosperous students of archeology, Mary Orciani, and Clara Baldarelli. They said that they would attain the highest object of their ambition if they could only restore Marc Antony and Julius Caesar. Later, in Paris, I was told that Alberta Nowak and Bev- erly Cummings were the proprietors of a fashionable beauty shop in that city. Their friendship was still as close as during their high school days. Here, as a special treat for the ladies, every Thursday afternoon, a talk on beauty hints was given by the world renowned beauty specialist, Barbara Shepard. In another part of France, in a quiet little country town, Janet Marden a.nd Rita Gallagher had become matrons of a home for aged men. At last they had no competition. In the same small town I met Marian Ballou and her husband, a former Clark student, who were taking a. vacation trip, but intended to return to Worcester in time to be patron and patroness at the 1962 Junior Prom at Clark. She told me that Eleanor Collie had become a famous authoress, and had just finished a book entitled My Success, or What the Well-dressed Women Are Wearing. On my return to this country, my first stopping place was New York, where I visited a well known night club. Here Dorothy Gustafson, the proprietress, as good-natured and as obliging as ever, asked me to stay and see the show, as her guest. The two featured dancers, Olga Lindh and Irma Travis had changed quite a bit since the days of 1937, And here, Muriel Comfort, the hat-check girl, was checking hats, pow- dering her nose, and at the same t ime chewing gum with a rhythmical motion, in time with music. Dorothy told me that I hadn ' t seen anything yet. Just focus your eyes on the orchestra leader, 11 she said. Doing so, I recognized Charles Boynton, a. second Rudy Vallee, leading the most famous swing orchestra, in the country. Then, I went to Radio City and entered one of the stu- dios, where I was delighted to hear Vivian Helgren, telling the bed-time stories to the children of the air, and, in an- other studio, I recognized Sarah Lovell in a special program giving advice to the lovelorn. 73 My last stop was at Coney Island, where my curiosity, got the better of me, since I wished to try a new device called the Mhshroom Lift, similar to the ferris wheel. From the op- erator of the machine I learned that it had been invented by Herbert Cheever and the former Catherine Mazzoleni, his life partner. Just as I climbed into the seat, the Lift shot up- ward at such a terrifying speed that I could hardly catch my breath. Something on the device seemed to give way and I was hurled through space, but the shock had barely time to regis- ter before I found myself bent over my manuscript applying the last stroke — somewhat shakily, to be sure — to the final word of the Class Prophecy. Alice Deignan CLASS WILL Be it remembered that we, the class of nineteen hundred thirty-seven, of the Major Victor E. Edwards High School, in the town of West Boylston, Commonwealth of Massachusetts ' , be- ing of sound mind and memory, do make this, our Last Wi LI and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by us at anytime heretofore made. After payment of our just debts and class assessments, we bequeath and devise as follows: To Mr. Murdock, we express our appreciation of his pa- tient and untiring efforts for the welfare of the student body in the past years. At times, his has been a very tedi- ous duty, but he has always been exceptionally understanding and considerate. To the citizens of West Boylston, we bequeath our grat- itude for this new high school building. Tt is undoubtedly, a great asset to the town. We are honored to be the first class to graduate from it. To those citizens who are interested in the dramatic ability of the high school students, we leave our hope of their adding anterooms to the stage. These would indeed be appreciated by all the members of the school, who at anytime have taken part in a performance. To the Edwards family we wish to bequeath our appreci- ation of the interest they showed in the .welfare of the children of West Boylston by donating the land on which this high school was built. To the teachers of Major Victor E, Edwards High School, we wish to express our thanks for the knowledge that we have gained during our high school course. Had it not been for their patient and thorough training, we might still have been groping for whatever success we have now attained. Our individual bequests are as follows: Clara Baldarelli bequeaths her quiet manner to Helen Jasper. If taken in small doses, we arc sure it won ' t be too much for Helen. To Lester Atchue, Charles Boynton bequeaths his ability to concentrate on his studies during school hours. I am sure Lester has use for this and will find it helpful next year. 76 Calvin Brackett bequeaths to Francis Kirby his ability to break speed regulations without getting held up. By the end of the year, Francis should be able to roach his home in two hours flat. The Class President, Herbert Cheever, bequeaths to Rich- ard Mooney his success in the past year with the fair sex. Hcrby hopes that the formula, which was so kindly given to him by last year’s class, will prove half as successful with Dick as it has been with his predecessors. Muriel Comfort bequeaths her indifferent attitude to Harry Wilson. He has shown very promising possibilities. To the coming Senior class, Eleanor Collie bequeaths her supersophistication. We realize the class is largo, but, un- doubtedly, there will be enough to go around ; and to Elizabeth Koss, Lea bequeaths her sincere interest in the Fitchburg State Teachers’ College. Beverly Cummings bequeaths to Rosemary Wood her unex- celled ability in Chemistry. With this gift, Rosie should be able to conquer Chcm next year. To Marion Hynes, Alice Dcignan leases her natural gold- en curls, and to Virginia Vesh, Bunny leaves her secret of a perfect f igure--walking home from school. Both, should prove very helpful to the girls. To Margaret Denton, Rita Gallagher bequeaths her motto Relax and let yourself go . We arc sure Margaret will be an exceptionally good student even if she docs make use of this gift in the future. To Evelyn Moore, Dorothy Gustafson leaves her good nature. This is an exceptional gift and Evelyn surely should appreciate it. Smiling never hurts anyone, Mary Orciani bequeaths her fondness for baseball to those members of the Junior class who are athletically inclined. Cynthia Holt bequeaths her outstanding ability in 4-H Club work and dramatics to Doris St. George. We know that this will be a valuable gift as Cyn has been an outstanding figure in these activities. Olga Lindh bequeaths her ability to persevere to Cora Travis. If Cora shows as much perseverance with the athletic orchestra as Olga has shown in her school work, we are sure that the high school will have a grand orchestra next year. 77 Lloyd Lundell bequeaths his manly bearing to the boys in the high school. If they practice this gift for a while, it mil become as much a habit with them as it is with Lloyd. To Jane Cameron, Catherine Mazzoleni bequeaths her abil- ity in basketball. With this ability, the Senior girls should win a few games, next year. Alberta Nowak bequeaths to Carolyn Nutting her rare talent as an artist. Carolyn shows very promising possibil- ities. If she is as successful as Bert” has been, the school will be fortunate. Sigrid Ostcr berg bequeaths hor frankness to May Scollcn. This should bo very helpful to May, in the future, Harry Parker bequeaths to Dick Fancy his ability to roach low C, on rainy days. Harry admits it took hours of practice, but his motto is Practice makes perfect. M Sarah Lovell bequeaths her contagious giggle in Stenog- raphy recitations to Doris Gustafson. This ought to make our commercial teacher feel at home, noxt year. To Russell Glynn, Barbara Shepard bequeaths hor ability as a pianist. She realizes talent wh on she secs it and she hopes for his continued success as a rhythm maker. Kenneth Scott bequeaths his interest in Physics to Robert Bunikis. Bunikis has showed such interest in Chemis- try this year that we feel, with a little help from Mr. Andrews, he will bo almost as good as Scott in Physics noxt year. At any rate he will uphold the name of Boylston. Irma Travis bequeaths her business ability to Dorothy Allen. Irma believes in leaving this gift to someone she knows will make use of it. Vivian Hclgron bequeaths to Mary Davis her dislike for the male sex. This is a gift which Mary should appreciate after she gets accustomed to it. Janet Mardcn bequeaths her rhythm and romance to Evelyn Fors. We advise Evelyn to go easy for a while, because wo don’t want the shock to be too great for her. To the school, we bequeath our sorr ow for its loss of the larger part of the orchestra on account of our graduation. We sincerely hope that it finds equally brilliant musicians to fill the vacant places. In testimony whereof we set our hands, and, in the presence of those witnesses , declare this to bo our last will, this twenty-fourth day of Juno, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty- seven. 78 Marian Ballou Worcester, mass CENTRA L SLDC. PH ONE 5 3276 80 ROBERT E. 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