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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1940 volume:

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O QJOBUDSDHDfDD AND □iDDD TJ DiQD BY 40: SDENDODm aW 5 S Editor in Chief Assistant Editors Business Manager Assistant Business Managers Art Department Music Editor Typing Department Humor Department Boys’ Sports Girls 1 Sports Literary Department Mimeograph Department Assembling Department Louis De Santi Virginia Collie Florence Gardner Dorothy Coffin Russell Erickson Robert Cameron Alice Knight Francis Dusoe Doris Gallagher Elva Hanson Francis Carima Lillian Anderton Evelyn Beckwith Margaret Terrill Herbert Zalneraitis David Clayton Roger Holt Barbara Robinson Fred Childs Shirley Smith Elva Hanson Jennette Graves Geraldine Comfort Phyllis Keith Greta Newcomb Susan Rotti Emma Fallavollita June Whitcomb Ruth Brown Donald Knight Donald Derr ah James Bupk Eleanor Klar Ruth Larrabee The MESA has been produced, through the united efforts of the Senior Class to serve as a reminder of the memorable days we spent at Major Edwards ; to bring together in genuine rapprochement the personalities that compose the Senior Class; to commemorate out- standing events; and to perpetuate our intimate associations. We wish to acknowledge a debt of sincere thanks and gratitude to Miss Pomeroy and Mrs. Severance, of the faculty, for their valuable ad- vice and assistance prerequisite to the production of this annual. J Just one more thing to gather dust and clutter up the house, you’ll say l You’re right in many cases--but wrong in yours. In the snail high school, certainly, the yearbook is a significant part of the school ex- perience . Your yearbook won’t turn out to be a dust collector because each of you has contributed to it. Each of you has bcc-n drafted to share the effort which goes into its publication. Your yearbook has embodi- ed in it an intimate reflection of your fullest days at Major Edwards High School. l r our number is so small, relatively, and you arc so well acquaint- ed with one another that you may feel no reason, now, to warrant a com- pilation of these facts you know so well. Time offers ample proof of the wisdom of any class’ decision to signalize its sojourn with an an- nual . But the last minute rushl Closing days, carrying with them a dead- line for publication! Poor subscription returns! Should you be sub- jected to such pressure? You.’rc not, really; just the editor and his immediate staff feel the sting of the lash. They like working in your interest when they know you’re right with them. If you’re reading this in a borrowed yearbook it’s time you bought one! Y ou’ll never have any regrets for your investment! A faithful guide to LI. E. School Y c seldom soc you, yet your rule Is kind and just. Mr. Peltier, We certainly are glad you’re here. An unassuming man is he, A scholar broad as all can see. He’s ready to help in all we do-- Our Mr. Arnold, here’s to you I A Jack of all trades, second to none. Strict in duty but full of fun; We need his help the whole year through, Without you, Archie, what would we do? Kind but stern, dignified, tall, Our Principal, is loved by all. He frowns a bit on too much noise, But understands both girls and boys. A blue eyed maiden tall and fair, A brilliant mind noath golden hair. Gay and kind yet withal a coquette. It surely must be Hiss Rochet to. Jolly is he, or friend to all. Export in golf, tennis, baseball. An arguor always ’gainst one or many Our history teacher --Mr. Kenney. Charming, graceful, quiet, neat-- Hiss Pomeroy is tres petite. Don’t dare, however, to start a riot; There’s dynamite beneath that quiet. We like your lisp, your friendly smile; Wo hope you’ll stay here for a while. You’re quite all right, I.Iiss Alice Pierce, But boyi are your assignments fierce I Mr. Sc arias is a gay young man With a beautiful new coupe If he doesn’t watch out he’ll get too much tan And scare all the girls away. Do re mi, do re mil Oh, who can that be? Don’t you knew, little Froshie? That’s our Miss Whit tie sy Here’s to Mrs. Severance May she teach for years to come; But here’s a tip dear students, Don’t go to her classes with gun l CLASS OF 1940 Lillian Anderton Evelyn Beckwith Kenneth Boynton Claire Brown James Buck Robert Cameron Francis Carima Fred. Childs D vid Clayton Dorothy Coffin Virginia Collie Geraldine Comfort Donald Derrah Louis De Santi Francis Dusoe Russell Erickson Emma Fallavollita Doris Gallagher Florence Gardner Jennette Graves Elva Hanson Roger Holt Phyllis Keith Eleanor Klar Alice Knight Donald Knight Ruth Larrabee William McCarthy Greta Newcomb Barbara Robinson Susan Rotti Shirley Smith Margaret Terrill June Whi t c omb Herbert Zalneraitis FACULTY ADVISOR MRS � ■ MAUDE SEVERANCE Q30J0J 03D = □=□(] FRESHMAN President: Robert Puller Vice President: Robert Phelps Secretary: Louis DeSanti Treasurer: Donald Derrah SOPHOMORE President: David Clayton Vice President: Louis DeSanti Secretary: Lillian Anderton Treasurer: Donald Derrah Social Chairmon: Virginia Collie Florence Gardner JUNIOR President: David Clayton Vice President: Louis DeSanti Secretary: Lillian Anderton Treasurer: Donald Derrah Social Chairman: Harold Graves SENIOR President: David Clayton Vice President: Russell Erickson Secretary: Lillian Anderton Treasurer: Donald Derrah Social Chairman: Robert Cameron Come let us sing as we s To all our classmates of Life now is calling each ay good-bye Edwards High, and all Eager we go to meet that call. School days have magic, youth has a spell; Into our life they have roven it well, But dear to our hearts though thou may be, To-night, fair school, we take leave of thee. To-night, fair school, we take leave of thee. Always we’ll keep our memories dear Of gay happy hours that we have spent here. We’ll not forget where’er we may be The lessons we’ve learned, dear school from thee. We’ll always strive whatever betide To spread thy honor both far and wide. Semper Fi deles is our cry, Faithful forever to Edwards High. Faithful forever to Edwards High. Class Motto Semper Fidcles Class Colors Maroon and White Class Flower White Rose To-day the clan rest here — The clan of Forty, we l Tomorrow we go forth To meet our destiny. Here on our old camp ground You see us round our fire: We laugh and talk and sing As the flames leap ever higher. Our hearts are leaping, too. With mingled joy and sorrow, Rememb ' ring by gone da ' T s And thinking of the morrow Our caravan is packed; Our work in Edwards done. We start a longer trek With treasures we have won. Wanderlust leads us on— We go and who knows where; But we face the trail of life Ready to do and dare, EMBLEMS OF OUH CLASS Color of ruby Deep and sure; Color of lily Fair and pure . These are our emblems. Maroon and white — Token of courage. Essence of light. The rose is our symbol Of beauty and life, To guide us ever In peace or in strife. Deep maroon for the valiant heart. Pure white for the hours apart, The fragrant rose for purity— Faithful forever to these we’ll be. Symbols of courage, Of vision and song Emb 1 c m s of b e au t y , Pledge of the Strong. Lillian Anderton Claire Brown Francis Carima Dorothy Coffin Evelyn Beckwith James Buck Kenneth Boynton Robert Cameron Virginia Collie Geraldine Comfort ULLJAM AMD£KTOM Lillian Anderton, better known to us all as Lil is that deb- onaire brunette of the senior class. Urns petite English lass has the audition of becoming an k- 1 stenographer, and judging from the dic- tation she can take, we know she is bouna to hit her nark . As her fa- vorite hobby is saving pennies, if you happen to find a stray penny, new or old, please drop it in Lil’s bank. Lil likes all sports, es- pecially dancing, as you must know by the fancy capers she cuts at ev- ery high school dance. She is a true-blue Englishwoman even to her pet expression, But definitely . Classical music is her only dislike, her favorite movie stars are hickey Rooney and Sonja Henle. During her four years at ndwards High she has actively participated in the following activities: Commercial Club, Basketball, Athletic Associat- ion, Secretary of Class, Glee Club. Junior Play Cast, Prom Committee. r r I V 7 n Vj: i L j N r, r’ ( ‘- •a r. v — KWITJ-J Evelyn, or Be cky as she is b otter 1 known to lie r c la s sma tes , is cj -p t att ,r a c ti ve bio nd lass of the G en.Lor ■ class who 1:: cep s ever yon e around h or la .ughing v;ith her w itt y r e mar ' !:s , This hi sp iri t ee young laU y plans to bee O-i e a nursj, and v; ith h .or pleasing ocr so r al ty and kind hea rt, vj c are sure she ;i 11 be vorv successful . I anyc ne has a: per fume bottl es he wants to di spo s e of just pass th e i on to rec ' 7, s. she is a .n exp ert z t this work. B c ky 11 kes ail kind s 0 f spor ts , but be a t of all x n her ext illation is sv: i.imin g . °he a dm i ts Si; e isn’t any fis h, ou t we can bet she can U1 .C e any raft without ef fc rt . Op era.s are her great es t di slike. Je epe I 8 ere - pers, (her f a vo -y-i te expr es - sion) ar en ’ t tho s e thinks a bo re I if claim c Becky. Of al 1 J- the SUb j ec t s Bee Ly ha s t ak cn, her favorite. one s corns to be C hem is try y ana she ' s r ■ all 7 goo d a c _ t too . Ask her for r ny formula and sh e ’ 1 l tell it to you before you can say Uncle Ho r favorite author ' l ° _L o V ic to r E eiser because in her opinion he writes books that are really worth reading. Becky, has participated in the following activities and has been a great help in each of them: Commercial Club, Basketball, Glee Club, Softball, Athletic Association, Prom Committee. Kenneth Boynton is the redhead of the senior class, and a witty one at that. His acting ability, demonstrated in his repeated per- formances in Junior plays, is exceptional. Cheerfulness, good sports- manship, and humor have won him many friends. Not dramatics, but al- gebra is his favorite study; for his career he has chosen that of a machinist . Gimpy especially likes to dance (polkas) and ride horse- back, and dislikes bitterly movies containing love scenes. Best wishes from your classmates for luck and happiness. BLOWN Claire Ruth Brown, known to her friends as Rastus is that tall quiet brunette often seen drifting around hdwards High , Like our oth- er classmates, Claire has her likes and dislikes, and brands as best movie stars Priscilla Lane and Spencer Tracy. Her favorite study is typing; she has a weakness for candy and a dislike for onions. Like many other hobbiests she is a philatelist (stamp collector to you). Rastus still swears allegiance to her childhood story teller--Loui sa May Alcott. We all wish you luck and success in Fairchilds Secretar- ial School, and throughout life. D iU ( f K One of the most quiet, unpredictable, and pleasant members that compose the senior class is bespectacled James Buck. His loyalty and cooperation has been a great asset. Bucky expects to become one of the well-known aviators and mechanics of his day. lie does not like deep studies but enjoys all sorts of activities. We , By Lindbergh is the book he likes best; Hi ya George is his favorite expression; and riding in his Packard his favorite pastime. Jimmy came to us from Princeton. We surely were lucky to add Lis congenial classmate to the mighty senior class of 1940. r, p.r r; n t j UDij J r ' L. _r: VM£RON This bashful (?) Senior boy shows his shyness in the declaration of his hobby GIRLS I l As he is one of the more handsome Seniors, tlii 3 hobby has not been very difficult for him to pursue. His likes are as follows: girls, movies, and dancing. His dislikes are: Lim- burger Cheese ball, tennis, school. He enjoys re History. He plans to the field of plumbing new Tyrone Power all the Hollywood girl: and garlic, and football make lis nickname is, of course, Bob” . Base- his various activities during high iding be a will Imagine up ___ _____ — o books by Lane Grey his favorite subject is plumber, but if movie scouts spot him first, lose a good worker and Hollywood will get a te of ours, saying Hi O v classmj Pal O ' to The senior class of 1940 is the proud possessor of the nost il- lustrious musician ever to graduate from major ndwards, namely, Francis Carima, better known to the public by the cognomen Armstrong the sec- ond and best known to his triends as Bungy . This cheerful, congen- ial classmate intends to embark upon a musical career; after graduat- ion Francis will enter the Conservatory of Idusie in Boston. Kis mu- ical talent has been considerably exploited during the four 7 ears at Lajor Awards, as he has played first; trumpet for four consecutive years in the classical orchestra. Moreover, Bungy enjoys wide pop- ularity as jazz trumpeter . Ho has been a member of the Glee Club, and Athletic Association. Aside from musical inclination, Francis likes to travel, read, the funnies and magazines. His favorite poet is the witty Oliver iendell Holmes; his idpl, the world-famous conductor Toscanini. fR£D£RJSk Hr ■JJLD ' Z) Frederick Herbert Childs, alias Fred, is a person of unlimited interests. He simply dotes on Chemistry, as a sophomore he was in the cast of The Case of the Squealing Gat ; as a junior he worked with the Science Club. His propensity for sports is manifested in his active participation in baseball, basketball, swimming, and all manner of sports. Fred ' s future is as yet undetermined. r eail- ' work in a bank, but ho has been offered a position in a dairy. like In to tl case all else fails, Fred says There ' s always the navy, of all things --this sailor to be--cLisciplino and pinoapp classmate with so many splendid, attributes of character, go far in any field in which he finally engages. He dislikes le. Tli is is certain to DOROTHY COffJM Dignity is the characteristic virtue identified with Dorothy. Her pleasant disposition has made her a marked asset to the class. Dot has gone through four years of hi’h school with the intention of training, later, to be a dietition at Framingham. She has been very active in athletics, especially in basketball, as she was manager of the girls team in 19SS and captain in 1940. Dot hates the sight of prunes --human or otherwise, but she delights in running here and there collecting elephants, of which she has made a collection of two hun- dred. She also deli Juts in reading Mark Twain, best of luck from your x.lma Mater, Dot I VIR6JMJ r r ( u v_, OLLJ As v;e look down the hall of old Major Mdwards, we are bound to see thereabout the ever-busy editor of the school paper, Virginia Collie. Gin has spent four years with us and has gained wide popu- larity because of her vivacity, and claiming personality (especially with the fair sex.) As editor-in-chief of the Chatterer, she has demonstrated her leadership and literary talent and has proved indis- pensable to the class end school. If you talk with Gin long, you are sure to hear and pickles, skating., listemn; ner say frankly yes 1 Her likes are rather cdd--olives One thing she just doesn’t like xs pea soup. Swimming, _ w the radio and going to the movies are Gin ' s pas- times. be wish Gin the best of luck, and feel certain that with her popularity and pleasing personality she will hit it on the dot. Donald Derrah Russell Erickson Florence Gardner Roger Holt Louis DeSanti Emma Fallavollita Jennette Graves Phyllis Keith Francis Dusoe Doris Gallagher i Elva Hanson Eleanor Klar the Mesa, he has proven his initiative, leadership, and thoroughness. For four consecutive years the orchestra and glee club have enjoyed his help as an active participant, Louis’s favorite studies in high school rave been English Literature, and U. S. History; Lord Byron and Erov ning are his- pet poets. Although he is an enthusiastic fol- lower of most sports, golf, of course, is his favorite. We feel sure that Louis will bring credit to his Alma Mater I Francis Dusoe answers to the description of tall, dark, and hand- some, and to the name of Tart . His favorite subject is guidance that probably accounts for his wonderful personality. He has been active in Art subjects, and can always be depended upon to come through with an extra-special poster whenever the occasion demands. His work for the Year Book has been a great asset. Francis’s interest is equally divided between Jiving and art; however, he expects to make art his life work. The Chinese sage Confucius is his favorite author. Tart dislikes any references to beauty parlors, quiet people, dry jokes, and poor dancers. He is not very partial to sports and rather prefers bugging around in an old car to the best sport going. Tart is a pretty swell guy! Russell Erickson, one of the foremost members of the Senior Class has been very active in class activities during his four years of high school. Proof of his fine dramatic ability is the fact that as sopho- more and junior he was chosen to take important roles in the Junior Plays. Russ was one of the Prom Committee, a member of the Science and Dramatic Clubs. During his senior year, he was manager of the basketball and baseball teams, business manager of the Mesa, and Vice President of the class. Russ’s chief hobby is driving--and how! Sabatini is his favorite novelist. He is guilty of one conspicuous weakness — fondness for girls. In September, Russell is going to Bos- ton University to take a business course, after which he may take a two year course of lav;. He may become governor some day. Who Knows? Best wishes for success from Major Edwards, Russell ! Gerry , as she is known to her friends, shows her independence of thought in her hobby- -’collecting buttons. Her favorite study is pursuing happy little figures through ledgers, and journals, and fin- ally catching then in the trial balance--in other words- -Bookkeeping, ft . 3 chooses swimming as her favorite sports She likes dancing, music, and a] 1 sorts of sports, hut she is liable to say Oh darnj ' ■ if any- one suggests playing cards or studying chemistry because she dislikes these pursuits very much. She has been very busy during her high school career. Dramatic, Commercial, and Glee Clubs taking up much of here time. She showed what fine acting abi? ity she has by the excellent performance she gave in the Junior Play. On top of all these attri- butes v e may add that a very competent member of tho Chatterer Staff. Her quick smile, and pleasant, sympathetic manner, plus her marvelous sense of humor will be of great help to her in her chosen work- Nursing. Best of luck, Gerry. Donald Derrah is the rich man of the class, for he has been our cl?ss treasurer for four consecutive years. A congenial classmate who has won many permanent friends, Skippy is a lover of nature, of the great outdoors, and is America’s number one Boy Scout. He is noted for his skill in mechanical drawing. After graduation he intends to take a course on drafting. His favorite subjects in high school are chemistry, solid geometry, and trigonometry, which fit in with his hobby- -pho tography . He utilizes his hobby advantageously in teasing girls by taking candid camera shots of them — s fact that no doubt accounts for his undisputed popularity with the fair sex. Basketball, football, fishing, hunting, swimming, and hiking are some of his many activities . D£ SAN 71 Louis is the most studious and sedate member of our class. The diplomat of Lajor Edwards, Louis is noted for his versatility in current events and problems of mankind. As president of the Athletic Association, twice vice-president of our class, and editor in chief of l O IJ I s EjMjMA fALLAVOLHA Another of our attractive brunettes is Emma, or Chips”, as she is better known to many of her friends. She likes dancing, jazz, and most of all talking to Susie during sixth period. Chips has a very interesting hobby--collecting souveniers of various places she visits. Her favorite subject is English, her favorite author, Zane Gray. Re- garding her future, Emma says, Oh I’ll probably wind up being some poor fellow’s wife.’ But we think he will be a very lucky fellow. DORJS GALLAGHER All who come in contact with Doris are soon calling her Dot and to her friends she is known as Harp --but Doris by any name is just the same--a tiny, vivacious, fun-loving girl. She likes all her studies, but Shorthand has the edge on all others. Doris is so full of dancing that every time she hears music, she wants to dance. This is probably the reason why she gives dancing as her favorite sport. Her hobby, though, is Art and some day, in the not- too-distant future we will probably be seeing her name under the amusing sketches and pictures of advertisements. She likes to drive a car, dance, listen to good swing music, read good books, and say Oh ish .’ or Oh, Scratch.’ Confucious is her favorite author, and she dislikes classi- cal music, dry books, rainy weather, and housework. Her activities in High School have included all forms of art work. Junior Play, Com- mercial, Dramatic, and Girls’ Clubs and Chorus. Here’s all the luck in the world to you-- Dot .’ RORENGE GARDNER Florence Elinor Gardner, alias Pussy has been one of t e most active members in the Senior Class. In the past year, Florence has proven to be one of the best basketball players at Major Edwards. She enjoys all sports, her favorites being tennis and basketball. Pussy likes music, dill pickles, and beechnut chewing gum, but dis- likes very much, parsnips, knee socks, and the high-water pants worn by many boys in Major Edwards. She does considerable reading, enjoy- ing most of the books of Mary Roberts Rinehart, and Kathleen Norris. Her favorite movie actor is Spencer Tracy; her actress, Barbara Stan- w ' yck. The activities in which she has participated include Commercial Dramatic, and Round Table Clubs, basketball, and Junior Play. Your classmates .join in chorus to wish you a happy and success- ful J E N M £ J T £ GRAVES Jennette is our idea of the typical modern lady. Dignity, a radiating smile, and friendliness are her characteristics. Her charm ing personality has become the center of a group of admiring friends during the four years she has spent with us at Major Edwards. Nettie’ ' , as many call her, enjoys skating, tennis, baseball, and the company of a certain handsome Senior. Her dislikes include potatoes, milk, and spinach. Her attractiveness, immaculate appearance, and en vied popularity will be a great asset to her in the future as they have been in the past. Best of luck Jennette from your classmates! ELYA HANSOM Elva, the really quiet member of our class, has only been with us two years, but her friendliness in our class has been quickly re- alized and her value immeasurable. The activities she enjoys are music, clay modeling and art. It is no wonder then, that her fa- vorite subject is Geometry. Elva has a very thrifty hobby-- saving pennies. Reading is one of her pleasurable pastimes, especially books by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Roller skating and ping pong are the sports she enjoys most. She is looking forward with great pleasure to enrolling in a training course directly after graduation. Best of luck from your classmates, Elva J Roger Holt needs no introduction to most of us. He is that ever enthusiastic member of our Senior Class with laughing blue eyos, an engaging grin, unruly bro wn hair, and a mighty voice. Tessie is a great sport fan, playing baseball, basketball, and tennis exception- ally well. dancing and driving are two other interests he follows. Aside from pleasure, Roger is also an energetic worker. His favor ite study is Consumer Buying, and he also enjoys Office Practice . As favorite movie stars he names James Cagney and Joan Blondell. As for his future work, he plans to become a mechanic. Roger is certainly one of our classmates that should be exceedingly successful in the years to come. y Favorite Pastime Reading Favorite- Study History Favorite Game Ping-pong Favorite Sport Swimming Favorite Food Steak Favorite Drink Milk Favorite Song God Bless America Favorite Actor Spencer Tracy Favorite Actress Priscilla Lane Fa vorite Story Gone With the Wind Favorite Singer Bing Crosby Favorite Orchestra Kay Kysor Favorite Musician Fran c i s Car ima Favorite Radio Programme One Kan ' s F ami 1 y Favorite Movie Gone With the Wind Favorite Period 6th (Activity) Greatest Athlete Glen Cunningham Greatest Living Person Pope Pius XII Alice Knight Donald Knight Ruth Larrabee William McCarthy Greta Newcomb Susan Rotti Shirley Smith Margaret Terrill June Whitcomb Herbert Zalneraitis PrJYLLJ b ' I Jv J d - r r n Phyllis Kieth has a hobby that 1; track of Kennv . What little time she i definitely her o wn has to read she enj Booth iarkington. He the favorite activity was nlaying the school swing band. P nationally known as The Serenad She also ' olaved for several JUj . s s enbl ie s . PLvl is no suer thing as a favorite subject- -that one .s Ui oys o piano ' o T-- Q -I- 1 , J O Ui- d as Ping o ok s by for • at there ano ther . What her future intentions are she i Could it be she is going to yet married: places and do things ' . keeping us ail yues, ' Well, s he d o e s 1 o w e to go 1 ! ay f o r tun e and happiness follow your ‘ootsteps in all your future wears’. £l£ NOH J( L A K We always think of Eleanor as t ' . e reserved, self-reliant member of the great class of ’40. Eor short we call her El . Being a fine bass fiddler, she has as her main activities, orchestra and music. She loves to eat, skate, and knit. Her plan for the future is to engage ±n secretarial work. Hark Twain holds her interest, as he does that of many others. Her slang expressions such as Holy cats , and Huh conflict with her favorite sub ject- -English. We will long re- member her as the girl of ambition and good taste LJC£ j( N 1 b £J 7 Hniyhtshirt to the Senior Class stands for that vivacious Senior blonde, Alice Knight. Alice has been the spark-plug of the girls ' basketball team and a truly cooperative member of our class. Alice has olayed baskets all for four consecutive years and she has enjoyed it so much and has been so efficient that she plans to be- come a coach of girls ' sports. Alice likes all sorts of sport activ- ities, movies, and ice cream but bitterly dislikes mathematics. Jo- seph Lincoln she holds -as her favorite author; for her hobby she col- lects china animals. All your classmates extend you good wishes for success in anything you -undertake. almost anytime he may be hoard exclaiming 11 Au Nuts or a similar ex- pression. ' .vc feel that in Bill our class has a future conscientious citizen. r, v fYA vrJ J -.i j j ± I rJ l VC OMb G-reta--our blue-eyed, blonde, talkative classmate is a jolly sort of person. Her pleasing personality will surely carry her a long way. As her hobby she collects edi shaped perfume bottles. Her- favor- ite subject is 13 teretu.ro., Newk clans to be a caterer and there is no doubt that she rill succeed. Her favorite expression is, Oh, go to seed. ,l G-re ' :?. .is a member of the gym class, music class, a member of the Athletic Associat 3 on . and is on the girls 1 s basketball team. She enjoys reading books by Gere Stratton Porter and Temple Bailey. Ve- getables arc her main dislike but she likes dancing, swimming, and ske wing. S3 ncorety, a willingness to cooperate, and cheerfulness are characteristics that made her an asset to our class. Good luck, Greta J D A 0 D J- J J__ - r J n jBJNSON Barbara. Robinson is the appy-go-lucky girl of our Senior class. Her sunny disposition and enthusiasm have won a place for her in the hearts of everyone. lie one can ralk longer or faster than Bobs. Her dramatic ability has been appreciated on several occasions — in the Junior Play of ' 38, Commercial Club and Dramatic Club plays. Although Babs is not an active participant in sports, she enjmys them a.ll. Oh golly, I dunno will always distinguish her from anyone else a- round. Her jolly personality will surely win for her success in the future . r-i V. s J born Susan Rotti is another happy-go-lucky girl of the always on the go, ready to begin anything, at anytime, class. She is in anyplace. We DONALD KNI6HT An enthusiastic athlete, unexcelled for his ruggedness, courage, and skill, Donald Knight has gained the reputation of being the 11 spark-plug of vp.rious sport teams at Major Edwards. His brilliant performances in the courts and on the diamonds have led many a time the Blue and White to victory. Sport is simply Don’s hobby. As for a career, he names his choice that of machinist. The eight letters he has been awarded in recognition of his contribution to sports fur- nish some evidence of his athletic ability. The Science Club, Athle- tic Association, and the Commercial Club are other organizations which have benefited from his membership. Donald enjoys a joke or two even on himself, likes Mark Twain as his pet author, and names Bing Crosby and Charlie Mac Carthy as the comedians he prefers. KUTJ-J L A R ft A BEE Our friend and classmate, Ruth, is rather quiet, but fun to know. Her different activities throughout the four years have been the Athletic Association end the G-lee Club. Ruth ' s favorite subject is Shorthand and her favorite author, Mark Twain. Some of Rootie Tootie ' s likes are ice-cream, and jazz music. Among her dislikes are castor oil, carrots, and baseball. Ruth ' s sterotype expression consists of Foolish . Her future intention is to be a hairdresser and we feel sure that she will go far in this field, and unanimously join in wishing her boundless success. WILL JAM MCCARTHY William Boot McCarthy is one of the more quiet and reserved members of our class. He has the most interesting hobby that athle- tic minded persons of all ages enjoy — baseball. Bill hasn ' t many likes, his favorite being sleeping , but he most emphatically de- clares two di slikes — Engl ish and walking. He reads Zane Grey for enjoyment, when he can find time to stay awake, p s he remarks. Bill does not hate all school work, for he simply cherishes chemistry. At all know Susan as Susie, but some one from our class re-nick-named her Bessie . Susie’s favorite author is Shakespeare, to whose study she devotes much of her spore time; English is her pet subject. Her hobby is to collect all kinds of crochet patterns, for some day she hopes they will be of need. Although Susan is not an athlete, she enjoys immeasurably all sorts of sports. Her main dislike is dish-washing. As for her future, she remarks, I expect to find myself a man. May success crown your many qualities, Susie. S fj j K L £ Y o jVJ J I rJ One of the most up and coming members of our class is Shirley Smith. II e will always remember her as Smitty nd as one of the whimsical girls of the class. She has been a great asset to the class, for her activities include nearly all that was offered, namely, basket- ball, softball, Girls ' Glee Club, Commercial and Dramatic Clubs. Sar- castic people, too much home work, and junk jewelry are listed, under her dislikes caption, while dancing, music, and bugging are favorites. Shirley intends to become a journalist and perhaps an author. Best of luck, Smitty J jVJ A R G A j £ 7 7 £ ? R I L L Margaret is a very quiet member of our class. Most of her friends call her by her nickname, Gr-ce. She says that her favorite study is English, her author, Margaret Mitchell. Throughout her high school days, Margaret has supported several activities which include the Com- mercial Club, Girls ' Glee Club, and Athletic Association. Collecting 1923 pennies seems to be a worthy hobby, for some day she will realize M the profit . She hopes to bo a secretary nd her classmates are con- fident she will prove efficient and successful. Grec hates onions and tests but bowling, bicycling, and saying Gee Uhiz are much to her liking. JUNE WHJTCOjVJB Juno Hhitcornb, one of the quiet members of our class has a. very pleasing personality, and quite a loud nickname, D ' .aoiifc-v, }■■■■� story She likes n Port bo on favorite subject is Hi she plays the piano, thors are G-cne Stratto future intention is to likes eats 11 , (who doesn ' t? ) sheets. Her favorite Eskimo dogs). Her dis of the Athletic Club, lateness, and pleasant true friends. (it expres likes chorus dispo or c of , da sion ere, , an siti must be the teacher). For her hobby to re d novels, and her favorite au- Booth T ark i n g t o n , an d M ark Twa i n . those well-known secretaries. She .ncing, tobogganing, swimming, and is Aw Mush (that ' s what they say to few and far between. She is a member d the gym class. Her good humor, po on have won for her a following of Her fj £ K ft r n r J DL A J 1 A L M £ K A 1 i That lanky flash that goes roaring through the halls, up and down stairways, and over the ccJJpus of Major Edwards is none other than ' ■Herby or Zally . Zally ' s favorite likes are: spare time in the chemistry lab. , looking at bugs with a microscope, stenography, typing, aid Consumer Buying, but English is his bete-noire. For sports he indulges in baseball and football. His favorite books are those of Mark Twain. Zally was one of the local woodsmen who ushered at our prom of 1 39. As an expert typist , he did considerable work for the Mesa. Herby came to us from Boy Is ton, and we surely gained through this deal and have been mighty glad to have had him as our classmate. DAVID CL AY TON David Clayton is our class pre ninety-odd other personalities. His and initiative have earned him a pla For three consecutive years he has s over, Drve is a real man of parts-a After graduation he will enter V orce course. Dave is also sport -minded, hiking ' , and baseball equally ft tract si dent, class vi t , humorist, and faithfulness, loyalt ce of distinction in erved us as our presi student of math and c star Tech to take an y, activity, our class, dent. More- hemistry . engineering :.s tennis, basketball, swimming. high school include ' ,1 Bask his interest. His a etball. Science Club, ctlvities in and Glee Club. May the reward of ef f ort--succcss--bc with you for a happy and success- ful life, Davcl Lillian Anderton A good disposition is more valuable than gold; for the latter is the gift of fortune, but the former is the dower of nature. Evelyn Beckwith 3e calm in arguing, for fierceness makes error a fault, and truth discourtesy. Kenneth Boynton It is good to lengthen to the last a sunny mood. Ruth Brown A day for toil an hour for sport, but for friendship life is too short. James Buck In aeronautics one finds new things only by looking for them. Robert Cameron Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joy and dividing our grief. Francis Carima I.Iusic has charms to soothe the savage beast, to soften rocks and bend the knotted oak. Frederick Childs n, Tis good will makes intelligence. David Clayton The superior man is slow in his words and earnest in his conduct. Dorothy Coffin The intention of every other piece of prose may be discussed and even mistrusted, but the purpose of a cookery book is one and unmistakable. Its objects can conceivably be no other than to increase the happiness of mankind. Virginia Collie Good nature is the very air of a good mind, the sign of a large and. generous soul, and the peculiar soil in which virtue prospers. Geraldine Comfort The light of friendship is like the light of phosphorus, seen plainest when all around is dark. Donald Derrah Something of a person’s character may be discovered by observing how he smiles--soine people never smile, they only grin . Louis De Santi High aims form high characters, and great objects bring out great minds. Francis Dusoe Those move easiest who have learned to dance. Russell Erickson Love and lav are as full of trouble as pleasure. Emma Fallovollita If a word be worth one shekel, silence is worth two . II Doris Gallagher True art is reverent imitation of God. Florence Gardner There is no genius in life like the genius of energy and activity, Jennette Graves Eat to please thyself, but dress to please others. Elva Hanson Approved valor is made precious by natural courtesy. Roger Holt Do little things now; so shall big things come to thee by and by asking to be done. Phyllis Keith Five -and- thirty black slaves, half-a-hundred white, all their duty but to sing for their Queen’s delight. Eleanor Klar Music is the fourth great material want of nature-- first food, then raiment then shelter. Alice Knight The excercise of all the muscles of the body in their due proportion is one great secret of health and comfort as well as of strength and the full development of vigor. Donald Knight The further we get away from the land, the greater our insecurity. Ruth Larabee Domestic worth- -that shuns too strong a light. William McCarthy 3e thy sleep silent as night is, and as deep. Greta Newcomb If my heart were not light I would die. Barbara Robinson A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse. Susan Rotti The only way to have a friend is to be one. Shirley Smith Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep and you weep alone. Margaret Terill Bashfulness may sometimes exclude pleasure, but seldom opens any avenue to sorrow or remorse. June Whitcomb Speech is great but silence is greater. Herbert Ealneraitis A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any marke t . i THE jVlusical talent of Frankie Carina .Ability in w) eneral of David Clayton Journalistic genius of Virginia Collie p, v ratoric l Art of Louis me Santi A by tin of Lil’s dancing J igor in sports of Florence Gardner initiative of Donald Derr ah r v.jOur tosy of nargaret Terrill — - J hough tfulness of El v a Hanson p, wr dor lines s of Cameron as displayed in Li Aeliability of Dorothy Cof s cte x m Exuberance of Russell Frick son Vitality of Ko er Holt ' s E n or _y of Eve lyn Bee kw i th Aed hair of Donald Knight r 1 Ease with which Phyllis Keith skips school Tenacity of Geraldine Comfort f inidi ty c f Emma F a 1 1 oval 1 i t a r“ Eagerness of Duck to make a quick getaway at Thriving ability of Ruth Brown Wit of Tort ousoe .Aptitude for homework of Eleanor Klar J Romance like Kenneth Boynton ' s r-i gyisposition of Juno V.r.i tcomb Sports ability of Fred Childs II JJuinor like Doris Gallagher’s I J ndependor.ee of Jenette Graves C vjiggles like Greta nev corab II 1 J ones ty like Ruth Larr bee ' ) leepincss of Boot He Car thy hemic al interest of Herbert kalneraitis H ;ty interest of Alice Anirht r ' y v_y Dligingness of Susan Rotti Oi wve r enthusiasm of Barbara Robinson aught er of Shirley Smith w One day Dorothy Coffin was asked to give the definition of an old maid. Dorothy replied: An old maid is a girl who is drowning in an ocean of Love because she hasn ' t any buoy to cling to. The classical band was in full swing one afternoon, but something had gone wrong. Hiss Ghittlesy glared at the trumoet player who was no other than Francis Carima. ' why on earth did you stop playing just as we got to the chorus? V’ell , retorted Francis, on rnv music it savs, ' Refrain 1 , so I did. Shirlev Smith: I was outsnoken in mv sentiments at the class meeting today. Shirley ' s Mother: I can ' t believe it! V ho outspoke you? I hear the professor thinks that Gerry Comfort has a real genius for singing. Yes, all she needs, he says, is a course in electrocution, just to finish her off, like. Fifteen minutes after putting on a pair of your socks; I made a holw in one, wrote Louis De Santi, and enthusias tic golfer, to the sock manufacturer. Butcher : (to Greta ITewconb) What can I do for you, C-reta? Greta: I ' d like to try some of that track meat I hoard so much about this spring. Fred Childs : (to his father) Ghat is college bred? Fred ' s father : My boy, they make college bred from the flour of youth and the dough of old age. Virginia Collie, a trying and the doctor how soon she would know Anaesthetic . hell, he replied, that is expectin ' a good deal of an anaes- thetic. fliaht natient not long ago, asked anything after she came out of the Mr . ' Kcnne-; : Ghat three words are usedmost among most high school students, Miss Brown? Ruth Brown : I don ' t know. Mr. Eennc-v: Correct. ■ —■■■■■■■ ■ — Eleanor Klar -- Do you know, Phyllis, that one-half of the world doesn ' t know how the other half lives? P . Keith-- It’s a. good thing sone people know enough to mind their o v;n bus ine s s . hot her ; Did you get into any trouble while I was away? Jimmie Buck: Nothing, except I swallowed a bug and I took some insect powder right away, so there’s nothing to worry about. Eleanor Klar : Is this a good brand of perfume? Clerk : That, madam, is one of our best smellers. Ray Hollis -- ! heard Donald Knight was kicked off the football s quad . Manager , Russell Erickson : How So? Ray ,r He was toid to tackle the dummy and he tackled the manager. Teacher: Really, Kenneth, your handwriting is terrible. You must learn to write bettor. Kenn eth Boynton : ’.ell, if I did, you’d be finding fault with my spelling. Hiss Ro chet to in Senior English : why have words roots? Donald Knight : (Pessimistically) To make the language grow, of course . Doctor : I’ll examine you for £15. Boot He Car thy : All right, doctor, and if you find it, we’ll split fifty-fifty. One day in English Class Hiss Pierce asked Susan Rotti why the works of Chaucer and Dickens were called classics. Susan replied: Because they are enough to make any class sick. Mr . Kenney Roger Holt Mr. I.enncy Roger Kelt What were the different ages in history? The stone age, bronze ago, iron age. Lhat age are wo living in now? The hard-boiled ago. Barbara Robinson : Sec these the Allies . Harry Gilmond : (feeling the the Allies , sencUthem to Hitler. lovely stockings I knitted to help socks) V oll, if you want to help he day . Dcnald Chase ;ill arrives Mr. Kenney: Bob Cameron: Hr . Hennery Bob Cameron: Per rah : Even when Donald Chases Derrah late almost every morning. What happened in the year 1809? Lincoln was born. Correct. Now, what happened in 1312? (after a pause) Lincoln celebrated his to school, third birth- Florence Gardner and Barbara Robinson were discussing men. Florence asked, Which would you desire most in a husband — brains , wealth, or appearance? 11 Appearance, 11 replied Barbara, and the sooner the better. Ruth Larrabee ; 11 Sake s alive, I don’t believe any woman could ever be so fat. Margaret ; What are you reading now, Ruth? Ruth : ' MThy this paper tells about an Englishwoman that lost two thousand pounds . There’s a boy named Kenny Boynton working here, I’m his grand- father. May I see him? You just missed him; he’s gone to your funeral. Jennette, driving the car, stopped suddenly on the highway. The car behind crashed into her and the owner sued Jennette ’s mother. Why didn’t you hold out your hand? the judge asked Jennette. ’Veil, she said indignantly, if he couldn ' t see the car, how in heaven ' s name could he see my hand? Alice : My dear, those cakes Mrs. Severance made for the tea were hard as iron. Margaret Terrill : Yes, I know. I suppose that’s v hy she said , ’’Take your pick, when she handed them around. Mrs. Severance was instructing a class in elements of French. Elva Hanson hesitated on being asked to repeat a sentence and the teacher began helpfully Ces Yeux . Elva Hanson ' s eye brightened. Sez Me she answered triumphantly. Mr, Craig : I wouldn’t slide down the bannister like that. Doris Gallagher : Wouldn’t you Mr. Craig? Then show me how you would do it. Mr. Kenney : What do they call those tablets the Gaul’s used to write on? Lillian Anderton : Gaul Stones. Miss Pierce : When do leaves begin to turn? June V hi t comb : The day before examination. Bob Cameron : Why so Doleful? Herb Lalneraitis : I wrote an article for the Mesa and Mrs. Sever- ance condensed it. Bob Cameron : Oh, well, cheer up. Be thankful she didn’t can it. Coach Iienney : I want all you fellows to wear silk stockings this afternoon. Herb Zalncraitis : What for coach? Coach Kenne: - ; This is a tough game and I want a lot of runs. Mr, Kenney : What did Sir Walter Raleigh say when he placed his cloak oi the muddy road for Queen Elizabeth to walk on? ha I ' .c. Clayton : Stop on it. Sister. Eve y n ' s mother : Evelyn, I smell something burning. Are you sure you turned off that electric iron? E ve - _yn; Yes, mother, I pulled the chain once, and then to make sure, I pulled it again. Mrs. Severance went to a doctor since she had a severe cold. n Did your teeth chatter when you felt the chill coming over you? asked the doctor. 5, I don ' t know, doctor, they were lying on the table. was the pleasant reply. Mr. Kenney ; (in his tory • class ) What is meant by the expression Seasoned troops, Evelyn? Evelyn : (immediately) Mustered by the officers and peppered by the enemy One day Mr. Kenney asked Mr. Arnold to buy him a globe in Worces- ter. After a couple of hours Mr. Arnold came back and handed the package o Mr. Kenney. Mr. Kenney opened it and v hen he looked at the globe he was filled with dismay because the surface was blank. Wnat ' s the idea? asked Mr. Kenney. Oh replied Mr. Arnold, That ' s the new model. You draw your own world. Waite r : Those are the best eggs we ' ve had for years. Mis 3 Pochette : Well , bring me some you haven ' t had so long. Mrs . C raig : Are you going to take the car out in this rainstorm? Mr. Craig : Certainly, it ' s a driving rain, isn ' t it? Miss Fierce : Now, Emma, tell me which month has 28 days in it. Emma : (after a moment ' s thought) They all have. ' Francis Eusoe ' s Uncle Tom : Well, my boy, how arc you getting along at school? Francis Dusoe : Not so bad. Uncle Tom, I ' m trying awfully hard to get ahead. Uncle Tom : (absent mindedly) That ' s good, you need one. Auto Demonstrator : {Mho had tried for 3% hours to sell the car) Now I ' ll throw in the clutch. Miss Pomeroy : I ' ll take her, then. I knew I ' d get something free if I held off long enough. Miss Pierce surprised the whole school by putting up a new Venetian blind in one of the school windows . ow much did it cost you, Alice? asked a friend. Not one cent. I just put a box on my desk labeled for the blind and it was filled right up. h Capima iC4 W ,, ' -! SeY i0v-S Tov C; v� e Coo J ) S S)j sf r . . A © VI • t Y“ O c 3 y . 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C S5-, CLASS President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Antinarella, Pauline Boulais, Marie Boynton, Jeannette Boynton, Roy Brigham, Ruth Burlingame, Joyce Byhman, Ellen Comfort, David Corley, Dorothy Cummings, Ruth Sisnor, Lorraine G-oodale, Barbara G-oodale, June Hudson, Carolyn Kendall, David Larrabee, Billings Thorpe, Hazel Class Colors Class Flower Class Motto OF 1941 Warren Cheever Charlotte Harold Donald Stewart Barbara McCormick Lovell, Frank Maki, Simo McCormick, Joseph Kerrit, Patricia Mooney, Donald Mooney, Paul Morrow, Stuart Nichols, Edgar Potvin, Robert Renzoni, Tony Rogers, Eugene Rotti, Emma Slack, Veronica Slik, Sophie Toye, Randall Waters, Herbert Whitcomb, Ralph G-reen and G-old Yellow Carnation Effort brings Success. n CLASS 07 1042 President Vice President Secretary Lena Belacki Lillian Allen Donald Childs Tree surer Raymond Fancy Soci .al Chairman l ' arion Keith Ahl strom, I. ' Iae Esonis, George Pratt, Ralph Antinarella, Mary Fallavollita, Dora Robinson, Dorothy Belles, E„r 1 Gallayher, Kenneth Salluco, Victor Braio, Grace Gambr.cc ini, Eleanor Scales, Frank Buxton, .ilma Garfield, Vernon Slack, Charles Bhyman , ■ ay Harmon, Ilarion Smith Louise C aupb ell, Do vid Johnson, Albert Snow, Pauline Carima, Vernon Kaspu tis , Fra nk Soule, Robert Chapman , Rohe r t Kimball, Robert Spencer, Dorothy Che ever, Mildred Kimpton, Barbara Verccllonc, Const: Chiarelli, Gloria Lovell, Barbara haters, Sanford Coffin, Patricia Nowak, Jane V ilson, Lillie Comfort, Marion Phelps, Marjorie 7 riyht, Royer Do Patsy, Edlow Pietro, Eieta Youny , Donald Gr o o n and Gold Class Colors: President Andrew Cameron Vice President Barbara Stark Secretary Elena Carima Treasurer Donald Garfield Social Chairman Norma Scollen Anderson, Priscilla Hollis, Ann Bancroft, Robert Howe, Alan Blackwell, George Hynes, John Brink, Philip Jewett, Ada Buck, George Kie sling, Edward Butler, Doris Kieth, Robert Choney, Caroyln Laurin, Lucien Clayton, Constance McCabe, Jerry Coffin, James Nylin, Shirley Coakley, James Orciani, Joseph Colangelo, Lillian Parker, Beverly Dapkwez, Edmund Phelps, Jean Doane, Shirley Romkcy, Everett Federicci, Frances Schneider, Rober Files, Freola Scott, Richard Fuller, Jean Smith, Bernice Gardner, Gregory Stone, Marjorie Gardner, Richard Story, Harlan Gar side, John Tashjian, Helen Gasek, Irene Taylor, Kenneth Harter, Donald Teachout, Nancy Hill, Priscilla Wilcox, Lloyd GIRLS ' BASKETBALL TEAM ROU Arnold pyi u J vj AY L) CV sJ Coach •Mr. Roger W. The boys’ basketball tean again showed valiant fighting tenacity and an improvement in ability. That the record, of a winning streak did not quite measure to last year’s standard is explained by the fact that we played stronger teams and therefore the competition was keener. On December 15, 1939 our Lo s opened their session with a victory over Auburn, and then continued through the season with eleven wins and seven losses. Although two regular members of the team will be lost by graduat- ion, Mr. Arnold has the material and ability to produce a championship team (or close to it) next year. Members of the team were: Donald Knight, Paul Ivl- ooncy , Robert Potvin, David Cl ay ton, and R a Iph A t chu e . Sub s t i tu t e s wore: ’Willi McCarthy, Roger Holt, Joseph McCormick, Donald Mooney , and Fr ederi Chi Ids } and Dona Id Stewart • 19 39 1940 SCHEDULE Score Opponent Date Wh ere P 1 ay ed PI or ;ie Team Opponent Auburn 12 15 39 Auburn 24 25 Sutton 12 19 39 Sutton 53 10 Alurnni 12 22 39 West Boylston 33 7 Ashland 1 5 40 Ashland 20 33 Mansfi eld 1 8 40 West Boylston O 36 Nor thboro 1 10 40 Nor thboro 29 28 Sutton 1 10 40 West Boylston 43 14 Way land 1 19 40 West Boylston 25 19 Mansfi eld 1 22 40 Mansfield 21 25 Auburn 1 25 40 West Boylston 24 26 Brookfield 2 1 40 West Boylston 41 14 Assumption 2 5 40 Assumption 17 33 Ashland 2 13 40 ' West Boylston 29 26 Brookfield 2 17 40 Brookfi old 34 23 Hudson 2 26 40 West Boylston 25 19 Assumption 3 2 40 Assumption 20 45 Way land 3 5 40 Way land 29 27 Hudson 3 4 40 Hudson 31 20 Coach Mr. John W. Kenney According to the boys, the last three baseball seasons x ere a snap, no competition whatsoever. So, they appealed to Coach Kenney ' s better nature and got some teams to give them competition. On May 3, 1940 we started the season with a practice game against Sacred Heart of Worcester. We lost that game 15 to 14. On May 7 we played our first game x-fith Sutton. We won that game 9 to 4. The next foe was Rutland, but there the boys met too much com- petition and vrere defeated 7 to 4. Next came Shrewsbury, but due to the inexperience of the rookie pitcher, Childs, the boys lost 8 to 7. Then we played a return game against Rutland and we re de- feated 8 to 2. Our return game xtfith Sutton brought victory to the tune of 13 to 4. Next to fall x as Cole Trade School xvith a score of 5 to 1. Then came Sacred Heart again and they defeated us in an eleven inning game 3 to 2 . In a game with Holden we x cre defeated by 7 to 5, but in a return game (the last of the season) the boys turned right around and ' defeated Holden 7 to 5. T us ran the 1940 Baseball Season of M. E. H. S. Members of the team were Renzoni- Potvin-Stewart-Moonoy-R. Cameron-McCormick-Childs-Knight-Holt-Or- ciani and Soule. Substitutes were Wright -Kimball- A. Camcron-Zal- neraiti s-Buck-Clay ton and Carima. Russell Erickson was manager and Berton Childs x;as bat boy. 1939 — 1940 Schedule Opponent Team Where Played M. E. H. S. Opponents Sutton Here Rut land There Shrewsbury There Rutland Here Sutton There Cole Trade There Sacred Heart Here Holden Here Holden There 9 4 4 7 7 8 2 8 13 4 5 1 2 3 5 7 7 5 For the 1941 season we extend to Coach Kenney and Capt . Tony Renzoni all the success that they are entitled to. This year the Girl’s Basketball team was more than passing fair, considering that last year most of the experienced players left us. This same situation will be present at the beginning of next year’s season, because still more of the backbone of the team will walk out the door with diplomas in their hands this year. V e only hope that the newcomers, who are really showing great promise, will have as en- thusiastic and competent coaches as were those who guided the fortunes of the team this year. Among those graduating are high-scorer Florence Gardner, who will really be missed because of her ability to evade her guards and make baskets, and Alice Knight who was exceedingly skillful at dodging guards and excelled in passing (Alice also provided some humorous spots by sitting down HARD when the game was dull). Greta New- comb will also leave and with her goes a large portion of the Major Ed- wards scoring ability. Captain Dorothy Coffin, whose red hair really stands for temper on the basketball court, and Shirley Smith are two of the strong guards that are also leaving this June. Now for more vital statistics: Florence Gardner was high scorer with 80 points to her credit; Carolyn Hudson, second, and Alice Knight, third. That’s pretty good Caroline, for a girl vh o just started play- ing forward this season (Carolyn’s a pretty wonderful guard). Patricia Coffin is following in her sister ' s footsteps — she ’ s already an A-I guard. The Goodalc girls, June and Barbara, are going to help the team to victory next year as guard and forward. McCormick, Harold, Hollis, Robinson, Teachout, Scolicn, and Clayton arc the girls who made up our second team and will help quite a bit on next year ' s first team. The rest of the year was taken up with Softball. This has not developed very much yet with no outside games and little enthusiasm on the part of any of the rest of the school. 1939-1940 SCHEDULE Opponent Date Where Played Score Homo Team Score Opponent Auburn Dec. 15 Auburn 19 34 Sutton Dec. 19 Sutton 33 11 H. S. Alumnae Dec. 22 West Boylston 23 22 Northboro Jan. 10 Northboro 21 15 Sutton Jan. 16 West Boylston 19 7 Holden Jan . 19 Holden 17 30 Holden Jan. 22 West Boylston 17 27 Auburn Jan. 25 West Boylston 19 23 Brookfield Feb. 1 West Boylston 16 8 Acton Feb. 5 Acton 11 26 Acton Feb. 5 Acton 18 31 Brookfield Feb. 17 West Boylston 9 13 Acton Feb. 28 West Boylston 11 19 Acton Feb. 28 West Boylston 20 25 Major Edwards High climbed one more step up the sports ladder this year, when hockey was introduced in our sports carricula. Due to late freezing weather we got a tardy 3 tart, but managed to play two games v ith Lancaster High. The first game was played at Carroll’s pond. Trailing at the beginning of the third period by a two to one count, our boys put on a burst of speed and came out victorious, the score being five to two. The stars were Wood, Kimball, and Beilis. The next and last game wa3 held in Lancaster. Our boys again pro- ved to be the superior, and handed Lancaster an eight to one lacing. Starring were Renzoni and Kimball, both scoring three points, whilo Bel- les again stood out in the net and only let one fly by him. As the team was composed of Juniors and Sophomores, a faster and better hockey team is to be expected, next season. The following mo.de up the squad William 7ood--Right ' Ying Tony Rcnzoni--Lcft Wing Bob Kimball--Contcr Donald Young- -Right Defense Bob Camcron--Lef t Defense Earl Belles — Goal Reserves : Vernon Garfield Andrew Cameron Alan Howe Robert Soule VJ n 1 i The organization of a golf team was another feate accomplished this year at Edwards High. Through the leadership and cooperation of hr. Kenney and Llr. Arnold, a six-man team was selected, practice was undertaken at the Juniper Hill Golf Course, and latches were arranged. Maynard High School was host to us on May 20, as we played the first match at the Maynard Country Club. A victory was ours by a score of 5-j to o-g. On Juno 0 we gave them a return match at the Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northboro, and again we were the victors by a score of 7 to 2. As our team was considered good beyond all question, plans were underway to have 2 matches with Leominster High. For some un- known reason our efforts to bring about such arrangements failed on two occasions. Perhaps Leominster wished to be spared a humble defeat The team included, besides Mr. Kenney and Mr. Arnold, Tony Renzoni Louis DeSanti , Victor Sallucc and Earl Beilis. The suspension of the Science Club stimulated the formation of another scientific crganization--tho Round Table Club. The chaotic status of the world demanded scientific reasoning and discussion on momentous subjects. Aith so many vital problems to bo solved in pres- ent day affairs, this club was organized. Mr. Peltier and Mr. Kenney were invited as honorary members to attend the meetings of the assoc- iation, held in the laboratory during sixth period every Monday. Their- contributions were widely felt and appreciated by the Club. Ray Hollis was chosen as chairman to conduct the meetings in an orderly way, and Mr. Kenney was chosen as secretary. Louis DeSanti, Herbert haters, and Stuart Morrow were appointed as a committee to choose topics for di scussion. Mcsnb or s of Round Table Club Raymond Hollis--Pr esiding Officer Donald Childs Kenneth Gallagher Louis DeSanti. Donald Ear tor Herbert Waters Donald Mooney Phillip Brink Florence Gardner Carolyn Choney Kenneth Taylor David Clayton Russell Erickson Stuart Morrow Frank Lovell Edlov; Do Patsy Harlan Story Paul Mooney Patricia Merritt John Hynes Mr. Peltier Mr. Kenney The subjects discussed included the following: Should the United States enforce the Monroe Doctrine if a Euro- pean nation invaded Greenland? Is man a slave to industrialism? Should the government own and operate the railroads? Should the right to vote be denied to those citizens who fail to cast their votes on three successive elections? Should the United States deport all aliens? Is the cash-and-carry system the best policy the United States can follow during the European War ORCHESTRA BOYS ' GLEE CLUB Miss Eleanor Whit tie sy Music Supervisor Although much of the attention that is attracted by extra-cur- ricular activities is focused on sports, nevertheless, special groups have devoted considerable energy to music. There are three distinct musical branches in the high school, all under the able directorship of Miss Eleanor Y.hittlesy, namely, the classical orchestra, girls’ glee club, aid boys’ glee club. Each of these groups has had the opportunity to display the tal- ent of some of its members at the Massachusetts Music Festival held in Boston, March 15-18. Francis Carima, Louis De Santi, and Harry Gil- mond played in the All-State band under the directorship of the world famous conductor, Edwin Franko Goldman. This band- of one hundred thir- ty instruments gave a concert at Boston University and was heard over the Colonial Network. The boys’ glee club sent David Campbell as a vocalist, and the girls’ glee club’s delegation included Francis Fed- erici, Carolyn Choney, and Dorothy Coffin. The three musical groups, moreover, on several occasions have entertained the school with five musical performances. MEMBERS OF THE ORCHESTRA Barbara Lovell NaSacy Teachout John Garside Albert Johnson Eleanor Klar Edlow De Patsy George Blackwell Allen Howe Louis De Santi Francis Carima David Campbell Harry Gilmond Violin Violin Violin Violin ’’Bass Fiddle Piano Accordian Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet Trumpet Cl arinet Saxophone Piano Marion Ivieth Lorraine Eisnon Carolyn Hudson Helen Tas.jian Piano Piano Piano MEMBERS OF GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB Barbara Goodale June Goodale Eleanor Gambaccini Susan Rotti Eleanor Klar Marie Boulais Doris Gallagher Jcnnette Graves Greta Newcomb June Whitcomb Shirley Smith Dorothy Robinson Marion Keith Phyllis Keith Dorothy Coffin Lena Bolacki Jean Phelps Ruth Cummings Marjorie Phelps Joyce Burlingame Ann Hollis Nancy Teachout Beverly Parker Priscilla Hill Ada Jewett Patricia Coffin Wilma Buxton Elva Hanson Helen Tashjain Marion Harmon Shirley Nylen Francis Federici Barbara Stark Marjorie Stone Carolyn Choney Doris Butler Bernice Smith Louise Smith Irene Gasek Jean Fuller Jeanette Boynton Lorraine Eisnor Dorothy Corley Ellen Byhman Dorothy Spencer Ruth Brigham MEMBERS OF BOYS J GLEE CLUB David Comfort Richard Gardner Frank Lovell Joseph McCormick William McCarthy Warren Cheever Raymond Hollis Francis Carima David Campbell James Buck Louis De Santi The Chatterer”, under the editorship of Virginia Collie, began its third year as our weekly publication. There was no dearth of news as everyone was willing to work. Publication was suspended, however, in the middle of the year. Then a staff meeting was held and through the able cooperation of the members the paper was reorganized. No old news was printed; cartoons, short stories and humorous incidents were added. We feel that our Chatterer has proved its worth in the life of the school. 1939 - 1940 Staff Editor-in-chief Assistant editor Senior Reporter Junior Reporter Sophomore Reporter Fre s liman Reporter Business Manager As si s tan t Manage r Senior Subscriptions Junior Subscriptions Sophomore Subscriptions Freshman Sub scrip t ions - Sports Writers Virginia Collie Florence Gardner Barbara Robinson Ruth Brigham Dorothy Spencer Elina Carima Jennet te Graves Geraldine Comfort- Dor o thy Coffin Joyce Bur ling ame Eleanor Gambaccini Donald Garfield Donald Stewart Carolyn Hudson 1940 - 1941 Staff Editor-in-chief Assistant editor Senior Reporter Junior Reporter Sophomore Reporter Freshman Reporter Business Manager Assistant Manager Senior Subscriptions Junior Subscriptions Sophomore Subscriptions Freshman Sub scrip t ions - Sports Writers June Goo dale Joyce Burlingame Barbara Goodale Dorothy Spencer Elina Carima Jennet te Boynton Sophie Slick Paul Mooney Eleanor Gambaccini R i c ha r d Gardner Donald Stewart Carolyn Hudson Major Edwards can boast of another addition to the sport curricula , as Mr. Kenney organized a six-man tennis team. Gilmond, Potvin, Holt, Red Mooney, Clayton and McCormick have cooperated with Coach Kenney in practicing after school, during the latter part of the year. They engaged in two matches with Assumption High. Although defeated both times, 6-2 and 9 to 0, we must concede the fact that wnile our team is in its making. Assumption has one of the better teams of the state. AM ANTHOLOGY The world is in such a chaotic state that many fundamental prin ciples are inevitable wrong. The following anthology, if taken to heart by the world at large, would teach mankind various lessons and cur e many ills. This creature, man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea (ideology) like a hero. (G. Bernard Shaw) Mo tiling is more simple than to be great; indeed, to be simple is to be great. (Raerson) Multitudes think they like to do evil; yet no man really has enjoyed doing evil since God made the world. (Ruskin) Experience is the best of schoolmasters, only the fees are heavy. (Carlyle) No man can be brave who thinks pain the greatest evil; not temperate, who considers pleasure the highest good. ( Cicero ) To put in the hands of all the people the means of a freer , broader, and more healthful ' ’ life--I don’t know of a bettor purpose in life than that for everyone. (Henry Ford) Noble blood is an accident of fortune; noble actions characterize the gr cat . (Goldoni ) The only w ay to be a friend is to have one. (Rncrson) No possession is gratifying without companion. (Seneca) There is nothing too little for as little a creature as man. It is by studying little things that v;e attain the great art of having as little misery and as much happiness as possible. (Samuel Johnson) All growth depends on activity. There is no development, physically or intellectually, without effort--and effort means work. Work is not a curse--it is a prerogative of intelligence, the only means to man- hood and the measure of civilization. (Calvin Collidgc) The next groat task of humanity is not deliverance by the sword, but deliverance from the sword. (Lloyd George) Freedom exists only where the people take care of the government. ( Wo o dr o w Wilson) Great men arc they who see that spiritual force is stronger than mat- erial force; that thoughts rule the world. ( Emerson) Peace achieved through the sword is but a prelude to another conflict. ( Editor ) FRESHMEN YEAR In September, 1936, the tribe of the Class of Forty started its four year trek through Terram Scholae by entering the old building on Goodale Street. There were then forty-nine proud but timid tribesmen. We forgot our timidity, however, as soon as the bell rang. It was just one big stampede as we all rushed into the room and tried to claim back seats. But woe to the fairer sex of this tribe, for they were (?) en- ough to get the front seats, right under the teacher’s nose. Where, oil, where was chivalry? Realizing that we were now dignified High School Students we set- tled down to acting as such and conducted our first class meeting. The following officers were elected: President, Robert Fuller; Vice Presi- dent, Robert Phelps; Secretary, Louis DeSanti; Treasurer, Donald Der- rah 0 Maroon and White were chosen for class colors. Monday, November 9, proved to be a red letter day. We gathered our books and sundry belongings and moved into a brand new building known as Major Edwards High School. We certainly feel it a distinction to be the first class to spend the four years in our new building. We were a boisterous group (but nothing compared to present-day Freshmen) and kept the teachers nerves on edge with our tricks and pranks • All in all we had a very successful year and when June rolled ar- ound most of us became Sophomores. It was our turn to make faces and poke fun at the Freshmen. SOPHOMORE YEAR In September, 1937, our Sophomore class gathered at the doors of Major Edwards waiting for them to open. There was a tense air of ex- pectancy about these Sophomores for there were many excitirg rumors ab- out town concerning the new Principal who was to assume charge of the destiny of Major Edwards. These rumors were connected in various ways with Clark Gable, Lawrence Tibbett, and the Metropolitan Opera. Ana suffice it to say that we were not disappointed. After finding our bearings and making many acquaintances, we had our election of officers. The results were: President, David Clayton; Vice President, Louis DeSanti; Secretary, Lillian Anderton; Treasurer, Donald Derrah. In the spring of 38, one sunny day, the Sophomores took a trip to famous historical spots of New England in and around Concord and Lex- ington. The trip was loads of fun for all who went, and we returned home at the end of the day tired but full of many happy memories. Our Sophomore year closed with the final exams which we all came through, perhaps not all with flying colors, but we all looked for- ward to the honor of being Juniors the next year. JUNIOR YEAR At last in September ' 38 we had begun one of the two most import- ant years of high school «, Our rendezvous was room 6 and there were 34 of us e It did not take long for the Junior Class to be tamed, with Mr. Andrews as our class advisor. We finally got down to business, once we had been assigned to our classes. We had our first class meeting with the election of the fol- lowing officers: President, David Clayton, the high and mighty Senior; Vice President, Louis DeSanti, the diplomat; Secretary Lillian Ander- son, who has served us well; Treasurer, Donald Derrah, who had two years of previous experience; Social Chairman, Harold Graves, who pro- ved to be as capable in social affairs as in athletics. After the el- ection of officers, we went on our usual ways, hustling along the cor- ridors to classes and waiting impatiently for classwork to start, mean- time carrying on considerable conversation. The first of November we selected a capable committee to select the class rings. This they did without difficulty and all were pleas- ed with the selection. Of the two outstanding events of the year one came early in the month of March. What it was we can all guess, of course, the thrill- ing mystery drama, The Case of The Squealing CatJ which went over with a bang, due to the superior cast. The members of this class who took part in this super -colossal production were: Doris Gallagher, Russell Erickson, Kc-nncth Boynton, Florence Gardner, Virginia Collie, David Clayton, Lillian Andorton, Geraldine Comfort and Fred Childs. Donald Derrah was the very competent stage manager. On the nineteenth of May we gave our Junior Prom. For our scheme of decoration we had a woodland scene with a log cabin in the back- ground, and a birch fence in front. Many stars twinkled the blue can- opy overhead and a crescent moon shone down on evergreen trees beneath which hid the little creatures of the forest. The boys served very well as lumberjacks. This brought a glorious ending to our Junior year, and we were now ready to step over the threshold to the dignity and erudition of the Senior year. SENIOR. YEAR On September 6, 1939, the present Senior Class marched joyously into Major Edwards High School. After various additions and sub- tractions we numbered 35. The first thing v; c did v as to elect cur officers with the follow- ing results: President, David Clayton; Vice President, Russell Erick- son; Secretary, Lillian Anderton; Treasurer, Donald Derr ah. Eager to get off to a good start we were all very studious at first. This intense interest in our studies began tc dwindle, however as the year progressed. Our one and only social event (not including sixth periods) was a skating party at Carroll’s pond, after which we had dancing and refreshments at the High School. In order to add some money to our treasury we had Mr. John Hines come, with sonic assistants, and present the play Sherlock Holmes. Early in the year we were all excited and thrilled when a man came with our caps and gowns. We chose maroon, as this was our class color. Later v : e were measured for them. Preparations were begun quite early in the year for our super- colossal MESA , which stands for Major Edwards Senior Annual. Work soon began to pile up faster than we could do it. Louis DeSanti, as cditor-in-chicf surely kept us stepping. Mrs. Severance hod a tough time trying to get us to write prophecies, but after a great amount of procrastination on our part wo finally finished the work. In the meantime our name cards had arrived and we had great fun exchanging them and ordering invitations. Our attention was then focused on a location for the dignified Senior ' s class trip. The only place suggested was the site of last year ' s trip. Toy Town Tavern, Winchcndon. Even though the air was filled with exciting plans for this event to take place June 18, they were quickly set aside for a more important subject looming of the not too-distant horizon L ' Hark I ' Such Non sun sc I ' Report to the Office. ' Seniors, stay in your seats I ' Don ' t be so foolish I All right you--Keep quiet. I ' ll see 3 ' cu at 3:50. Phoocy to you from me I I ' ll never pass that test 1 Hey kids, guess what. What ' s today ' s assignment ? I forgot to do my homework 1 Here comes Mr. Craig I What? No assembly? Where ' s your slip? Who s ey our houdi ? The Seniors sure think they ' re good I You ' ve got a make-up slip due. Who won the game? . Can the Chatter ' . Do you want to buy a ticket for Have you got a slip? . : J 1 I I AhSS O ODEOHDhhY GYPSY FORTUNE TELLER My people, ere we say adieu I ' ll try to tell your fortune true. Just cut the cards and you will see What ' s bound to he your destiny. A book store large within my view Displays best sellers of every hue. The true Romance of a Baseball Pitcher Is bound to make its authors richer. Fred Childs and wife collaborated To prove that they are truly mated. Spades and Clubs 1 a farm yard neat-- A flock of goats with many a bleat Dash to and fro, while their owners try To milk each one as they go by . It ' s Rut hie L. with her noble blond, Of whom all know she ' s extremely fond. A newspaper office is evident here, A bespectacled lady sitting near. She writes a column every day- — Advice to Old Kaids --for excellent pay. It ' s Shirley Smith with excellent poise, Minus her giggles, minus her noise. A country place quite fine I spy--. Five hundred pigs in one large sty. Our Greta drives a tractor near And Junie Whitcomb, her partner dear, Takes care of the greenhouse for, she says, She took a long course in that business. A sight seeing bus is on its way; At the wheel is sitting the driver gay. She flashes a million dollar smile; It ' s Margaret Terrill all the while. Diamonds and hearts for you, My Dear. Riches and love, Emma, arc near. A wealthy bachelor for you Six houses, five cars , and love so true. Wheat ' s this I sec? A splendid store, A mighty doughnut by the door To advertise its famous wares. Dot ' s Delight , the name it bears. Dorothy Coffin is the owner neat Who greets each one with a welcome sweet. Society goes purring past There ' s Alice Knight, by none outclassed She broadcasts lessons in basket ball Advising how to take a fall. There ' s Lillian and her poodle dogs With Roger Holt in golfing togs. For Roger and Lil have reached. the top And own and run a big pet shop. Training monkeys, their specialty, Brings them many a fine, fat fee. There ' s Elva, plump and smartly gowned ; All bow to her for she ' s renowned. Her radio talks are all the rage , She chooses colors for every age. For make-up, dress, for car, for hair, Even colors of food she chooses with care. Here is Tart Dusoc ' s Matinee — His famous version of Edwards at Play. Barbara Robinson is the star; you see None knows more about play than she. The cards now show a partly dame. It ' s Susan Rotti--Thc very same. The matron of an Old Men ' s Home. She nevermore will wish to roam. Three aces for Ruth (B) mean just one thing- As an aviatrix she ' ll have her fling. She grew quite tired of driving a car. As it wouldn’t go fast enough hy far She now views cars with great disdain; To get more thrills she pilots a plane. See, Evelyn, some hearts for you That tell just what you’re going to do. You’ll write a page each day, each year. To comfort all the brides so dear. You’ll give advice on this and that, How to cook, make beds, and feed the cat. Your voice is strong o’er the radio From exoercise in school--you know. A popcorn vendor on the street Is selling all some corn to eat. A customer drops a nickel in-- I catch Don Derrah’s perpetual grin. It seems he’s married and a man of means He owns a chain of popping machines. I see within a court house door, I hear the lawyers rant and roar. That ' s Russell’s voice I hear afar Defending Florence at the bar. For failure to pay her income tax. Oh Floss, how could you be so lax? A band is playing in a- square A strangely old familiar air. It’s Pomp and Circumstance , and As formerly in Miss Whittlesey ' s band, In Carima ' s toot the tune is drowned; Oh what a harsh ear-splitting sound I The Queen of Hearts doth now appear ; That means a blonde in Louie ' s career. The Queen of Spades, alas i, means trouble Be careful, Louis, when you travel double A swell, exclusive ladies chop Is labeled, Herb Zalneraitis, Prop. As one steps in to shako his hand He finds him sleek and bald, and bland. A clerk, Dave Clayton, shows folks round Quite proud tn work in a shop renowned. To make a success he does his bit — He guarantees a perfect fit For any lady thin or thick. So at making sales Dave ' s very quick. A city, Washington, I spy And crowds of people hurrying by. A car resplendent parts the throng Heralded by cheering loud and long. For from it bows the President Jennette Graves, in huge content, Beside her quiet ns a mouse Sits Bobby Cameron, her spouse, She stops to speak ;- he makes no sound. On, well, she ' s famed; lie ' s unrenowned. A fat policeman ambles by McCarthy, sure as I am I. And who is that he has with him? Executive Duck our good old Jim? Jim ran Bill down as he wont past He ' s never got over driving fast. The cards now show a peaceful scene — A landscape fair, a village green. The cchoolbell rings, the lines troop in I see the teacher stern and thin. It ' s Donald Knight oh, my hat 1 To think that Don should come to that 1 Some things without a doubt astound, But this ' s a K. 0. I ' ll be bound. I see a taxi near a park — Eleanor Klar propels the ark, As I behold El at the wheel, I tremble for her health and weal. She dashes on past a red light; 0. K. There was no ocp in sight. No xt dancing Doris holds the stage, Gay, debonair, despite her ago. Although her make -up may be false, She sure knows how to do that waits. I see Doc Collie careening by, hatching the road with experienced eye. Her fee is a hundred dollars a call Even though she helps no one at all. She collects three fourths of it at least, For she is famed and the patient fleeced. A radio crooner is singing a song — Oh, to be single again, I long, This melody has made a hit-- Kenny Boynton ' s the composer of it. Phyllis and he run a dance hall fine — A swanky place to dance and dine. We, the Senior Class of the Major E dwards High School, West 3oyl- ston, of the County of Worcester end State of Massachusetts, being in- disputably of sound and disposing mind and memory and about to pass out of existence, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all former wills by us at any time heretofore made: -First: We bequeath to our esteemed superintendent, Louis J. Pel- tier, all the fear, admiration, reverence, o.we, respect and deference in which we hold ' him that he may, when we are gone, distribute said fear, admiration, reverence, awe, respect and deference impartially among the incoming Freshmen in order that said incoming Freshmon may comport themselves with bocoming circumspection in his presence, as we have always endeavored to conduct ourselves. Second: To Mr. Craig, wc give our unquestioned obedience, loyal- ty, and cooperation that ho may distribute those qualities among the Juniors who greatly need them. Thirdly: Wo give and return to our beloved teachers all the un- solicited advice, information, reproofs, and admonitions, which shall at the time of our departure from the aforementioned High School bo in, upon, or about our minds and memories, fooling that anything so free- ly and abundantly given away as s aid advice, information, reproofs and admonitions of said teachers must be of trifling value and not worth retaining in our minds and memories when wo depart. Fourthly: To Mr. Stewart the Senior boys give their seats in the furnace room with the suggestion that he give said scats only to those Juniors who shall prove themselves worthy of such honor. The girls leave him all articles left in their lockers. Although the value of this residual legacy may be trivial, the girls hope the spirit of the givers will be appreciated. We also leave a knife and can of Lysol, these articles to be used in clearing our desks of wads of gum. Fifthly: We also give and bequeath to said Juniors our Senior decorum, privileges, and polished manners which they need in order that they may occupy the aforementioned seats in the aforementioned class room with the dignity and impressiveness befitting our success- ions . Sixthly: To the Sophomores, we give and bequeath all our quiet, retiring, modest characteristics so that they may learn to tone down their blatant voices, stop • crowding in the corridors, and in general demean themselves worthily when they become upperclassmen. Seventhly: To the Freshmen we bequeath our humility and habits of study, with the hope they will comport themselves more worthily than the present Sophomore Class. Eigthly: To the incoming Freshmen wo give our courage, and re- solute endurance, knowing from our pact experience that they will have sore need of all the courage and endurance they can beg, buy, borrow, or steal. ,7c make this bequest so that said Freshmen may bear up un- der the long assignments given by the Faculty, and also that they may endure any ' tortures, ridicule, and humiliations put upon them by the Sophomores. Nincthly: All the rest of our goods, chattels, money, bonds, leases, morgages, books, compasses, protractors, fcwcls, and debate cards whatsoever, after our just debts and legacies are paid and our graduation expenses are discharged, we give, devise and bequeath unto Mr. Craig, Principal, to dispose of as his fancy dictates. By cursory inventory this residue consists of the following items, that is to say One sticky kiss that we ' cannot pry out of Jeannette Graves’s desk: One sonnet, To Phyllis, composed by Kenneth Boynton, Lovelorn: thirty-six unbound, unassorted textbook pages; one forlorn billet- doux, not positively identified, but suspected to be one of Francis Carima’s to Evelyn Beckwith; and two stale hot dogs, relics of the Consumer Buying class, after a trip of inspection of the Armour’s Meat Packing Plant in the latter part of May last, V.e list the following individual bequests: To Jeannette Boynton and Ellen Bhyman Lillian Anderton wills her little black date book . The cover may be slightly worn, but you can’t jedge a book by it’s cover. Barbara Robinson leaves her incessant Chatter to Eugene Rog- ers. If Gene uses this talent as well as Barbara has in the past, there will be plenty of noise in his class room. Phyllis and Kenny leave to Billy and Hazel one end of the cor- ridor on the second floor, to be used to the best advantage. A Good jokes are few and far between nowadays and so Dave Clayton leaves to Don Mooney his (un) questionable ability for making puns. He hopes that Don will treasure this gift as this talent has meant a great deal of popularity for Dave in the past. Frankie Carima is undoubtedly the best trumpet blower in the Sen- ior Class. His trumpet is very dear to him--in fact, too dear to give away and so he leaves only the blower part to Red Mooney. There is no doubt in Frankie’s mind that Red will be able to use it. Eleanor Klar leaves her bass viol to Joe McCormick, will acquire a few inches reaching for high notes. Perhaps Joe Tart Dusoe has several bequests to make. First and foremost, he leaves his Adams apple to Bob Potvin with the hope that it will improve Bob’s style; Second: his dancing ability to Herb Waters so that Kerbie can reduce; and last but not least, his curly hair to Stuart Morrow Virginia Collie leaves to Tony Renzoni her ardent devotion to It- alian Spaghetti with cheese. It’s too bad Virginia is graduating; oth- erwise we might have had a n Italian Restaurant in the High School next year. Roger Holt leaves to Bob Potvin his long pants. Perhaps Bob will be able to use them for baseball knickers next year. Emma Fallavollita bequeaths to Marie Boulais and Patricia Merritt her shyness and reserve. Maybe if Marie and Patty use this gift to the best advantage, they will be able to set a shining example to the other Oakdale girls. Boot McCarthy is the fortunate possessor of a very secret formu- la. This formula was willed to him by a member of last year’s class and now with great reluctance, Boot wishes to pass it on to Frank Lovell. This formula is ,T How to Sleep During English IV. We are sure that Frank is the only person deserving of tl is formula and we are al- so sure that he will make as use of it as Boot’ ' has. Shirley Smith wills her giggles and her faculty for quietly disa- ppearing from study hall to her good friend Priscilla Hill, although Priscilla doesn’t need these gifts at all. Herbert Zalneraitis leaves his uncanny faculty for filling the se- cond floor with the fumes of hydrogen sulphide to Ozzie Whitcomb and Randall Teye. If they are as successful as Herbie, they may occasion- ally start a riot in study hall. Gerry Comfort leaves her unusual technique in Chemistry to Robert Soule. Watch your step, Robert, it’s a dangerous gift. June Whitcomb leaves her alarm clock to Ralph so that he may occa- ssionally get to school on time. She leaves her fondness for chorus periods to Pauline Antinarella and Emma Rotti. Margaret Terrill leaves her short hand ability to Joyce Burling- ame and Ruth Cummings with the hope that they may at some date in the future qualify for a secretarial position. Susan Rotti leaves her wooden shoes to Dorothy Corley so that by frequent trips to the pencil sharpener she may relei ve the monotonous quiet of study hall. Greta Newcomb leaves part of her gift of gab to Jeannette Boynton so that Jeannette may bo occasionally be heard as well as seen. Since Greta has an unusually large amount of this commondity, she leaves a portion to Sophie Slik although she has a great supply already Dorothy Coffin leaves her ability to make good soup to Lorraine Eisnor with the hope that Lorraine will win a husband by good cooking. To slow moving Simo Maki Doris Gallagher bequeaths some of her pep and rhythm. With this Simo may become a jitterbug yet. Florence Gardner wills her vivacious personality to Veronica Slack. We feel that with this asset Veronica will be as popular with the op- posite sox in years to come as Florence has been in the past. Donald Derr ah leaves his power of attracting all the lovely ladies to Edgar Nichols. We know that if Edgar develops this cower and fol- lows closely Donald Charles Atlas Knight’s prescription for acquir- ing a manly physique, he will certainly be the Robert Taylor of the coming senior class. To Billy Larrabee Louis DeSaaati leaves a portion of his over a- bundant brain matter. We know that this will be a great blessing to Hazel a s she will no longer have to sit up to all hours of the night doing Billy’s homework, Jennette (La Marr ) Graves bequeaths her glamor and sophistication to Barbara Goodalc. We know Barbara is striving to acquire these char- acteristics as rapidly as possible. Russell Erickson leaves his swank and special instructions for us- ing said bequest to David Comfort. We fool that the Junior Class has need of a little swank and Davo is just the man to pass this on to. Bob Cameron leaves his propensity for Chercher la femme to War- ren Cheevor. Perhaps if Warren had received this gift earlier in the year he wouldn’t have gone stag to the Prom. However, in the future we are sure that with Bob’s generous gift the girls will bo asking Warren for dates. If Warren doesn ' t want this gift, he is requested to pass it on to Roy Boynton who never has too much. To June Goodale Ruth Brown leaves her newly acquired license. Al- though Ruth hates to part v.i th it, she feels that it will enable June in the future to drive with a clearer conscience. Evelyn Beckwith, with much reluctance, leaves to Ruth Brigham and Charlotte Harold her ability for always making herself heard and her ability to argue so that next year Mr. Kemm.y will not lack someone to argue with him in U. S. History Class. Elva Hanson bequeaths her quiet manner to Carolyn Hudson. We are sure that if Carolyn makes use of this bequest, it will be a relief to the teachers. To Barbara McCormick Alice Knight leaves her prowess in effective- ly polishing the gym floor during basketball games. Fred Childs leaves his nonchalance to Lloyd Wilcox as Lloyd wants all of this quality he can get. Donald Knight leaves his ear splitting whistle to any Junior who wants it. Ruth Larrabee leaves her orderly ways to Mr. Kenny so that he may find any pap ers he may look for. Jimmy Buck leaves his dislike for study to David Lindsay Know-it- all Kendall. Watch the honor roll next yearJ The Seniors will the collection of funny books brought in by the P.G.’s to Donald Stewart. We make, constitute, and appoint cur Principal, Addison B. Craig, and our Class Teacher, M. M. Severance to be executor, and executrix of this our last will and testament. In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names and af- fixed our seals this the Nineteenth day of June, A.D. 1940. The Seniors of Major Edward’s High School A S V. J Although man is the supreme being of the earth and a truly marvel- ous creature, he is nevertheless an animal. Indeed, we may cross the horizon of ages and finally reach a stage in which only the slightest difference distinguished man from many other animals. And even today it is a safe venture to say that the supreme being of the earth has many characteristics surpassed by the inferior animals. The strength of the lion, the patience of an ox, the fidelity of the dog, the doc- ility of the horse, the activeness of the ant, the melodious voice of the lark, and the beautiful plumage of the peacock are typical exam- ples of such superiority. Nevertheless, man still remains the most marvelous of the crea- tures that inhabit the earth, man can still justly claim undisputed superiority of this planet, because he, and he alone has built a civ- ilization. Without poetic exaggeration, the biography of man from his very primitive stages is the most fascinating story imaginable. Our knowledge of man is extremely limited. There are many plausible the- ories regarding his origin, but various authorities do agree on the be- lief that the ape-like man existed on the earth at least 500,000 years ago. It is during this one-half million years that man attained ' the present degree of knowledge and subjugation of the other animals, na- ture, and her forces, and thus built the civilization v e boast our own. Man at this time, 500,000, years ago, was a small, hairy, and weakling creature. His first great accomplishment was to learn to keep his heo.d up straight; then he built his very first machine, name- ly, the human hand, used as a throwing instrument. From these early ages, various characteristics became identified with man. He roamed about as a stupid creature, a lazy animal, and a genius for killing other living creatures. He was unwilling to make progress if left alone, and advanced only when some threatening danger, such as a ca- tastrophe of nature or an attack by an enemy, spurred him on to choose between progress and extinction. Thus the First Ice Age was a miraculous spur to progress. Driven by necessity, by extremely cold weather, our ape-like ancestors killed and skinned animals not only as food supply, but also to obtain pelts to wrap about their body. After thousands of years, again as a fur- ther protective measure against the cold and more ferocious beasts, they made a discovery not a whit less ingenious than the discovery of electricity in the 19th century A. D. , — fire. Also during this peri- od man became faintly aware of social consciousness. He was compelled to build caves and to live in groups; naturally he developed a language as a means of communication, since previously he communicated by means of grunts and outcries. Then as he began to progress, man developed a sense of beauty, and became proficient in the arts of painting and cooking. Gradually he domesticated other animals. r We can sec that nan became in a more urgent need of throwing de- vices to kill other animals. Compelled again by need, man deviced better things to throw and for throwing. From this time on, man stood preeminent among the beasts in the arts of ruling and of murder. From this time on, it was a comparatively easy task to advance, step by step, to the modern steam engine and electricity. The only amazing thing about the process is, most authorities contend., that man- kind. should have wasted thousands of years. Five centuries ought to have been enough. But man was a stupid creature, a lazy animal, and his progress has been very slow. Furthermore, man has repeatedly back- slipped from a higher to a lower level. The stream of human progress, has been slu ggish and has often diverted into backward channels. r What has been the cause of all this? The answer is most simple. Ever since man was in his infancy ' of barbarism he practiced agressive- ness, which in turn meant killing, and war. Moreover, war is not only murder but suicide as well, as the theory that every aggressive nation has succeed.ed in killing itself with its enemies has yet to be proven wrong. Man did. not realize that war was a rediculous, pathetic, shame- ful, and dangerous business. Neither did he realize that destruction retards progress to an amazing degree. He first built a beautiful pal- a.ce, and then beautiful cities, and then smashed them ruthlessly down to the ground, only to repeat the self-same crazy process over and over again. Real progress could not begin until war was abolished from the earth. Our ancestors have paid dearly for their stupidity. Now, let us pause briefly, in a conscientious examination of the superman of the post-Christian era, the man of today who boasts of his civilization. Has he realized the self-evident truth that real progress cannot begin until war is abolished, from the earth? Hrs he attained a status of per- fection? Has he eliminated the evil vices, solved his problems, and does he make a distinction between good and evil? Well, man has gained an unlimited amount of the power of science; he has gained prodigious knowledge in various scientific branches to control the forces of nature. He has built gigantic structures, mirac- ulous devices to satisfy and please him, stupendous little machines that have made his life more pleasurable. Well then, man has reached that state of perfection, has he not? The trp.gic truth is that he has not. Ma.ny of the vices of his ape-like ancestors -are yet with him. War is today the most popular art in most civilized countries. Man is indifferent at no3t things except money. Man has created an age of spiritual bankruptcy and one of materialism. What is good.? What is church, religion, unselfishness, and. truth? None of these things put butter on a man ' s bread, so what good, are they? Yes, it seems as if though man no longer regarded himself as a child of God. It seems as if though the world had placed, all morals in storage. If the other anima.ls could reason, what would they think of us? If a stranger from another planet descended upon the earth and looked at one of our great ocean steamers ploughing across the oceans, against wind, and wave, ab- solutely setting a defiance at the utmost power of the elements, what would, he think of us? If he were a thinking creature, could he imagine that the animal that could creat such a structure could be in want for enough to eat? Could he even imagine that animals intelligent to construct the auto- mobile, radio, telephone, magnif leant buildings, gorgeous statues and paintings — could he oven imagine that such beings would not know e- nough to live at peace with each other, eliminate poverty, hate, de- struction, and corruption? Could he imagine that such an intellectual would not have sufficient intelligence to realize the obvious truth that war is fo Dlish, that it does not settle problems of any sort but creats chaos, new problems and perplexities, that war only sows the seeds of new wars, more hate, and greater destruction? Man is not aware as yet that all mankind constitutes a single unit of drifting life, and that the welfare of everyone is to the advantage of everyone It is most difficult for us to believe that such a stranger could im- agine the realities that confront mankind. Yet the cause is not hopeless nor desperate. There are many rea- sons for hope and optimism. After all, the races responsible for the construction of civilization are not extinct. After all, though man is stupid and egotistic he is also intelligent, altruistic, and social ly conscious. Yes, there is hope of a much better world, for doesn ' t man do the very things he hates, condemns, and brands as brutal . Throughout the ages the military geniuses have been the most popular heroes, and yet, they have not added an iota of happiness and progress to the world. These generals have even failed to win happiness for themselves. Humanity can get along very well without the military hero, and man knows it, but nevertheless he continues to adore him. Man must, therefore, put into active practice his belief s-his ideals. To put it in the words of Lloyd George, man needs deliverance from the sword not by the sword. The struggle may be difficult, the journey long, and the way obscure, but the dcstination-a. world in which ideal- ism will become realism-will be inevitably reached some day . ' PRESENTED AT GRADUATION BY LOUIS DE SANT I Millions of centuries have passed since the creation of man- centuries in which he has lived and triumphed over all others of G-od’s Creation; centuries in which he has indulged in the pursuit of adventure, the lust for wealth, the craving for power and might. He has fought against obstacles great and snail, physical and mental. He has tasted the bitterness of wur--the sweetness of peace, and has experienced myriads of emotions. Times changed as the existence of man lengthened. His mind developed, his ideas broadened, and whole civilizations rose and fell with time. Eras of peace passed as well as eras of war; eras of learning, eras of mental darkness. New sciences and theories arose and, as quickly as one was disproven, hundreds of others arose to replace it. But through all these var- ious phases in the evolution of mankind, one thing has remained unchanged. One quest is still the greatest in man’s hoart. This is The Quest For Beauty. I would like to point out to you a few of the millions of places in which Beauty shows itself. Down through countless centuries Beauty has expressed itself in fine arts --paintings, sculpture, music, and literature. The Greeks and Romans will always be remembered for their beautiful buildings and temples- -the Parthenon and the Colosseum, as well as for their sculpture- -Venus de Milo and the Wingless Victory. The art of painting has been eternalized by Leonardo de Vinci; Michael- angelo, Millet and scores of other immortal artists. And, ' of course, the great operas, sonatas, and preludes of Bach, Beethovan, Mendel- ssohn and many other great musicians will never be forgotten. Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Milton will always be characterized by the Beauty of their great works. Here is Beauty which all of us knew and truly appreciate. But there arc other Beauties which are not so plain to see and which are not appreciated by most of us . These arc the Beauties which I should like to illustrate. Maybe you don’t like showers. Perhaps you’re one of the many who hate either to put on your rubbers and take an umbrella, or else stay at home. You just detest the rain; you cannot sec any- thing beautiful about it. But did you ever look out of your window during a shower and see a mother bird dunking’’ one of her babies in a puddle- -giving him his weekly bath? And then, after the shower is over, probably there is not one of you who has not stood in awe, gazing at a beautiful rainbow, until all the color has faded and the sun has begun to shine. Of course there is Beauty in the rain. Did you ever stop, just after sunset, and look over in the western sky? If you did, undoubtedly you saw one of the most beau- tiful of all the heavenly bodies — one of the loveliest stars in the heavens. Some call it the wishing star; others call it the evening star. It is always the first star to show its friendly light to the shadowy world below. It twinkles up there for some tine before the others come out to join it, and even then, its beauty is outstanding. Here is Beauty at twilight — when day meets night- -the hour of shadows. Here is Beauty among the Shadows. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful pieces of poetry ever written was composed during the World War. Its sincerity and simpli- city give a sense of relaxation and peace. Yet Joyce Kilmer, the author of this poem, lay half covered with mud and debris in a shell- hole- -hungry , cold, and faced with death when these immortal words were composed. ”1 think that I shall never see, a poem lovely as a tree. Beauty in a shell-hole — Beauty in the depths of War’s brutal- ity and ugliness. There is another even more poignant Beauty found in the desola- tion and destruction of War. It is a sign more beautiful to those men in the trenches than we can over realize. It is a symbol of kind- ness, and sympathy; a reminder of home to the soldier on a foreign battle front. One poet has expressed it in these words : There is a rose that blooms in No-Man’s land, and fair it is to see. Throughout War’s curse, stands the Red Cross Nurse, She’s the Rose of No-Man’s Land . How true are these words’. Surely the sign of the Red Cross is the assurance to the wounded soldier that he is in the fold of kindness and care. Kindness and care amid hate and bitterness. The Red Cross was born during the Civil War, when Clara Barton went out onto the battlefield with a heart full of love and compassion for those boys who needed her care. She was not beautiful to look at. She was fair neither of face nor of form. Yet to those soldiers she was beautiful. Not an outward Beauty, but an inward Beauty. An in- ner Beauty which expressed itself to those wounded and dying men in patience, kindness, understanding, care, and love. Surely the Red Cross Nurse is a Rose--a rose blooming among the barbed wire and schrapnel of No-Man’s Land. Beauty again on the battlefield. During the bombing on Fort Sumpter at the outbreak of the Civil War came the inspiring Beauty of our own national anthem. From the depths of an army prison, Francis Scott Key wrote the words of the Star Spangled Banner. Here is Beauty indeed--a Beauty which has stirred the patriotism and love of country in the heart of every true American. And yot Francis Scott Key could see no Beauty about him — he was in a dark, cold dungeon. But so entrenched in his memory was the Beauty of the flag ' he loved so dearly that he was able to see through his mind’s eye, all the Beauty of the Stars and Stripes, and to transpose this Beauty into a hymn that will never die in the hearts of Americans. Here was a man in the midst of squalid surroundings with nothing beautiful anywhere around him and still he could produce such a beautiful verse l Oh say can you see by the dawn’s early light. Although he could not see the Beauty, he knew it was there. Probably the greatest Beauty in Life itself is the individual personality. If Life is to be full and rich, then the individual must have beauty within his personality. Beauty in this aspect includes Loyalty, Friendliness, Sincerity, and all fine personal traits. ' The Beauty of personality is the individual ' s attitude towards himself, towards other people, and towards life. The individual attitudes to- wards life vary ■ greatly . There are sore who live according to the philosophy Eat, drink, and he nerry, for tomorrow we die , while ' others believe they are here on this earth for a purpose and that, to fulfill this purpose, their lives must he the host that they know 7 how to live. Then there are those who believe that life owes then every- thing, saying that destiny brought them into this world and it is up to destiny to take care of then. There are many, many attitudes toward life, but the one I think is the most beautiful is expressed again in poetry. These lines contain a philosophy of ] if e — an indi- vidual attitude which, to no, express a very great Beauty. Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to nan. Here ' is a philosophy of Life which, if followed, will result in a rich, full life, and cannot help but develop within the individual a beautiful personality. Also included in the Beauty of Personality is the individual attitude towards self and towards others. I believe that this aspect is completely philosophized in these lines-- To thine own self be true. Thou const not then be false to any man I Beauty in Individual Personality! When this is obtained, surely a full life has been attained. The Quest For Beauty will never bo abandoned. Always it will be an inspiration and a motive for living. Always Beauty can be found and therefore it will never be a futile quest. When the world is dark and holds ' nothing for us; when life seems empty and futile, as it so often does, why could wc not transpose some of the Beauty around us into our lives? With so much of it every- where, it seems that we should never lose sight of it--that we should be in constant appreciation of it. But this is not so. Many, many times wo lose it. Would it not be a much fuller life if we turned toward this Beauty when we are downhearted or disillusioned? I am sure it would. To the Beauty that may be found in the fields, To the Beauty that’s found in the skies, To the Beauty that God has wrought cvcrywhere- There will I lift mine eyes. For His handwork is in every tree and flower. In every star that shines in the skies, In the valleys green and the mountain peaks, To these will I lift mine eyes. PRESENTED AT GRADUATION BY FLORENCE GARDNER GOOD-BYE AND HELLO BY A P. G. Within the next few weeks, tens of thousands of you youngsters will group yourselves on school stages to be graduated, and you can be pardoned for your bewilderment as you look from the stage out on a wor- ld which contradicts apparently everything you have been taught. Before you become too depre ssed about these black days supported by violence, remember your history lessons. There have been other black days sup- ported by violence, armed might, injustice, bigotry, lunatic ambition and yet all of these things have passed. They will pass again. No day was blacker than that day at Calvary, Cromwell scourging Ireland, Napoleon marching across Europe, Columbus imprisoned, Joan of Arc burned at the stake, the Black Friday ’ ' panics’ 1 , Lincoln assassinat- ed, veterans of the A.E.F. fired on at Washington, D. C., Pasteur re- viled by men of medicine, the Stalin blood purges, Munich— for every bright day in history there has been a black day. For every hero, th- ere has boon a tyrant, for every matyr, there has been an ignoble chor- us; for every act of generous! ty, there has been an act of callous sel- fishness; for every gentle act, there has been its complement of ruth- lessness. Perhaps, in this way, nature achieves balar.ee, and when bal- ance has been a chievcd, incredibly enough the world has moved on a step nearer to the goal. Apparently the world and the people in the world learn only from its black days. Each time the world becomes smug, complacent and in- different, it is jarred out of that smugness by something so terrible and horrible that men are aroused to thought, and thought can be more powerful than anything, because in the end, the world is ruled by world opinion, and world opinion is bused on the Ton Commandments or their equivalent. What I am telling you kids is not the frothing mu sings of a Polly- anna. Read your history books and you will find the proof of what I say. The names and the places may be different, but the conclusions ' always arc the same. In other words, the cast of characters changes, but the script always has the same ending. Now the world holds its breath tensely: the legions of Hitler arc at Dunkerque; London is to be bombed, and Paris to bo invaded. Examine your history books once again and you will find other instances in worl history fraught with equal terror. Instead ' of Hitler, the name may be Attila, or Caesar, or Napoleon or Alexander, and, instead of Dunkerque, the legions arrive at another port, but in general, the terror, the situation and the things at stake are identical. History has countless illustrations of might triumphing over right, but right wins the last battle . At such a tine as this, you kids probably are tempted to say; So this is civilization . Well, my little chickadees, this is one of the trials of civilization. The best test of civilization is that it has always won out in the long run, and its chief trials and tribulations have been some ornery human being. Hitler is one of them. You young graduates have been reading in the papers of fifth col- umns, As you sit on the stage and listen to the valedictory address you might identify the fifth columns in your own character, because euccess most often is sabotaged from within One of the best all ar- ound performers in Hollywood was fifth columned by drunkeness. Self- ishncss is a fifth column that has destroyed many who had everything else. Lying, cheating, tactlessness, inpatience--locate your own fifth column and destroy it before it destroys 7, r our own fortifications. You havo been reading in the papers of powerful secret weapons . In life you ' ll learn there are no secret weapons to achieve success. Hard work generally is a secret weapon because it is a secret to most people . Don ' t place too much confidence in your Mnginot Line. You will have to adapt yourself to the conditions that confront you when you leave school. The French strategists built a line of fortifications and squatted there, confident that the war would thus be fought out. Instead they were attacked in a war of movement. Be prepared, if nec- essary, because you will find that the world has stepped up its pace. Your sheepskin is not a season pass to life. It certifies only that your studies have taught you to think, and how to measure values. On your application of those things depends success. Don ' t he outflank ' ed by new ideas, or sudden changes. Tactics have changed, but you will find it the sane old world essentially, a world in which there always is room at the top for those who are determined enough to get. RAYMOND HOLLIS DO YOUR. 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