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

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1941 volume:

kESA STAFF 1941 Editor — Edward Silvcrborg Assistant Ediuors — Donald L ' conoyj Charlottn Harold Business Manager — Jeannette Boynton . Assistant Business Manager — Ralph Whitcomb .sing — P o.u 1 Ho 0 n c y ' crtising Assistant — Herbert Waters ;oraturc--David Kendall, Warren Ciicovor Write-ups — Patricia Merritt, Stuart Morrow iii ' t — June G-oodalc, Paulino Antinarclla Sports — Robert Potvin, ’ Joseph McCormick Carolyn Hudson, Barbara G-oodale PicturcG--lIarie Boulais, Billings Larraboo Typewriting — Lorraine Eisnor, Ema Rotti Joyce Burlingame Mimeograph — Ellen Byliman, Hazel Thorpe Ba.rbara McCormick Assembling — Sim.o Malci, Tony Ronzoni Dai id Comfort. Faculty Adviser — Mr. Donald H. Lotendre A memo: Senior hao had his part in the riahin[; o:r this hook, v e feel that the memory of these last fev, months in high school will he made more heautiful and will he captured for us in these pages. When we finger chrough this ho- k many years hence, we will fool a greater app ' eciat Ion for v hat we have experi- enced here, a deeper gratitude for thoso who have guided and taught us. Wo hope that each succeeding class v ill mrke a MESA their duty, so that a tradition will ho estah]ishod and happy memories will linger forever with those who graduate from Major Edwards. Not only for the unlinitod time he has spent working v;ith us — Not only for his sound advice in our activities — But as a high tribute to his friendliness and enthusiasm, We, the Class of 1941, dedicate this annual to our Teacher, adviser, and friend, Donald H. Letendre 72 Here is the 1941 edition of the Major Edwards Senior Annual. It brings 3 ou an intimate story of life at Major Edwards High School i rith particular emphasis on the doings of the class of 1941. This yearbook is the result of supreme effort on the part of the Class of 1941, Its editor-in-chief and his col- laborators have attempted, as in previous years, to bring you the best possible cross section of student life at Major Edwards that could be gathered under one cover. They have succeeded in their objective and now you are attesting to their success with your paid subscription. Or haven ' t you subscribed yet? Out of deep-rooted admiration for the Class of 1941, and because the edition is limited, this matter needs your immediate attention. Enjoy the MESA and treasure its pages. In time you ' ll know whj OV ED TO THE FACULTY Mr. Peltier is a genial nan; here deb ato is concerned, he is alv ays on hand. To help out a student is his greatest delight, And for this reason, pupils think hin all right. Mr. Craig, our principal, is one sirell follow; Classes v;ith hir. arc exceptionally mellow. Should you need help from him, It v ill gladly he given. A toast to a fine teacher like Miss Reed, Deserving of all our good deeds. Her guidance and disposition have made her rcnovmed. She is as fine a teacher as can be found. Mr. Lctendrc, our honored pedo.goguc, Knows his students like a catalogue. | t- (iJ - To sneak one by his conyirohcnsionj Is really v. orth an hour’s detention, —j ' If math and chem is your chosen line And you’re inclined to be a grind. Just see Mr. Houghton, that learned prof Really he can tip you off. Ma foi, Mais oui, If it is French for thee. Wo salute with deepest reverence Our own beloved Mrs. Severance. Miss Pierce is our biologist grand, Her advice is alwa.ys in demand. With a lisp and a smile that would carry a It’s no v onder v;e give her a hand. For a sportsman, who is as fine as any, V e doff our hats to Mr, Kenney. iU-though his pet is the History test, He can play tennis with the best. Long nay the school be warm! Long may the grass be nov ed A pledge to Mr, Stewart, that human bomb. On v hon we shift many a load. £3 I A ' a Louis Peltier Superintendent John Kenney Addison B, Craig, Leroy Houghton Principal Donald H. Letendre Alice Pierce Jane Reed Maude M Severance GRADUATES- CLASS OF 1941 Pauline Antinarella Marie Boulais Jeannette Boynton Roy Boynton Joyce Burlingame Ellen Byhman Warren Cheever David Comfort Lorraine Eisnor Barbara G-oodale June G-oodale Charlotte Harold Carolyn Hudson David Kendall Billings Larrabee Si mo Maki Barbara McCormick Joseph McCormick Patricia Merritt • Donald Moonei , Paul Mooney : Stuart Morrow Robert Potvin Anthony Renzoni Emma Rotti Edward Silverberg Donald Stevaart Hazel Thorpe Herbert Waters Ralph TiHiitcorab Class Colors Class Flower Class Motto Class Adviser Blue and Thite V hite Carnation ' Effort brings Success” Mr, Donald H. Letendre OUR OFFICERS 1937—1941 FRESHMAN President — Donnld Stewart Vice-President — Marion Keith Secretary — Barbara Goodale Trccasurcr — Donald Rich (later Ralph V liitconb Athletic Association Representatives Joseph McCormick, Charlotte Harol Social Chairman — Lorraine Eisnor President — Donald Stewart Vice-President — Charlojtte Harold Secretary — Barbara McCormick Treasurer — Warren Chccvcr Athletic Association Representatives — Social Chairman — Barbara Goodale President — Warren Cheever Vice-President— Charlotte Harold Secret ary — Barbara McCormick Treasurer — Donald Stewart Athletic Association Representatives — Social Chairman — Kenneth Boynton, Randall Toye President — Wa.rrcn Cheever Vice-President — Charlotte Harold Secretary — Barbara McCormick Treasurer — Herbert Waters Athletic Association Representatives — JUNIOR SOPHOMORE Carolyn Hudson, Paul Mooney Hazel Thorpe, Paul Mooney SENIOR Carolyn Hudson, Paul Mooney Social Chairman — Randall Toye CLASS SOITG ( Tune : Finlandia ) ’ e will rcmenbcr, in the years to come, The time ' wo spent within these friendly v alls. And when, far hence, our thoughts bey in to wander , Our fondest mem’ries v;ill be of Edwards’ Eiyh, V e will remember all ' our friends and friend- ships. Because they are a part of our youth. Oh, may we strive always for better lives. And try to make our v orld a better place In which to live in ' peaco with our neigh- bors , And love and cherish our country grand. Oh, may wc strive toward higher, purer living. That we r.ia ’’ save our v orld from sin and strife. Today the world is opened up before us, A challenge wc must all accept; And make it our dut ’, together. To conquer all t’ e evil v c find there. That when our lives arc spent; ' Ve can say, ’7e did our part”. And rest in peace alvfays. Edward Sil verb erg In the little town near V achusett Stands a school, f reat and grand, Of all others we choose it As the very best in the land. We ' ll ever remember our parties gay ■7ith Barbara Goodale ' s candy V ith Charlotte Harold ' s dainty way And Ozzie always handy. During many a recess throughout the year The I.Iooney brothers were dancing; V hile among the comments we ' d surely hear, Dave say he wished he were prancing. Barbara lucCorxmick swings high and neat As ' round with Paul, she goes. And upon the stage keeping time with his feet. Is Don Stev art of the twinkling toes. The tixue we ' ve had most fun. Mas in our study halls V ith contributions from everyone-- And I don ' t mean spit balls. Then Hd, Pauline, Joyce and June Busily plan the ' ' Chatterer ' , ' V hile Simo and Roy dreaxn of the moon .Hjid Hllen exclaims at a shorthand error. Then Ivir. Letendre says to Joe, Please stop v hispering to Bob. You can have my permission, you know, When Uarie and BiH Tia finish their job. Patricia and Stuart plan a fi ht For a history class debate, Viliile Kerb says his French is just a And Hazel and Bill tete-a-t te. Then Lorraine cones running in To tell Jeannette of her job And eaves -dropping Tony bears a grin ’Cause you can’t expect Tony to sob I Our Benny is often the cause and the For Carolyn’ s laughter and giggling, ViTnile ’ arren ignores all this teasin And studies in spite of the niggling For many sweet and happy years Together we’ve worked and olayod And now with longing herrts and tei r ' ie leave with memories, unafraid. Yc Editor Edits the Year Book fright reason I IF ONLY V;E could HAVE THE— M — odesty of Po.ulinc Antinarella A — ntics of Eddie SilverUerg J — ournallstic ability of June Goodale 0 — ratorical art of Stuart Morrow R — cadiness of Don Mooney (with a Joke) E — ntcrprise of Red Mooney D — rowsincss (in class) of Dave Confort W — avy hair of Siino Maki A — ttractivencss of Bill Larrabee R — cliability of Bob Potvin D — irectness of Tony Renzoni S — portsmanship of Don Stewart C — ar of Kerb Waters L — cade r ship of Warren Chccvcr A — ptitude for work of Ozzie Whitconb S — cholastic ability of Dave Kendall S — ize of Joe McCormick 0 — ptimism of Barbara Goodale F — riends of Ciiarlctte Harold F — astidiousness of Ellen Byhman 0 — bligingness of Emma Rotti R — espectfulness of Marie Boulais T — a ' ctfulncss of Jeannette Boynton Y — outhfulness of Hazel Thorpe 0 — riginality of Patricia Merritt N — imbleness of Barbara McCormick E — ffervcscence of Carolyn Hudson PAULINE ANTINARELLA CliatT:Grer 4; Chorus 1,2,3; Basketball 1, 2;C6nriQrclrl Club 4«, Friendly, courteous, neat, quiet — that’s Pauline Antinarella. Her interests vary widely from sports to lit- erature, from music to coianercial topics. She is always in- terested in helping others, a characteristic that has won her many friends. UK4 NNETTE BOYNTON Chatterer, Business Manager 4; Chorus 1,2,3; Basketball Crirl’s Team Manager 4; Commercial Club 4. Despite her quiet manner, Jeannette is always happy and full of fun. Her dependability as basketball manager is one of her many contributions to our class. This year, she was elected G-ood Citizenship Pilgrim because of her outstanding character and personality, Ic can always depend on Jeannette to stick by us through thick and thin. ROY BOYNTON Round Table 3; Basketball 2; Baseball 3. His hair and freckles are Red’s most noticeable fea- tures, while his swiftness afoot and good sportsmanship make him popular with the boys. Roy ' s ability in sports and his willingness to lend a helping hand make him an asset to our class. MARIE 30UL.1IS Chorus 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Commercial Club 3,4. One of our happy-go-lucky classmates is Marie. ”Chee 2 - ful chatter scorns to be her motto, especially at a party or dance — and sometimes in the classrcom too. Marie is also a dance enthusiast and the first to respond to rhytlims of our best dance bands. JOYCE BURLirGAI!!: Chatterer 5,4, Assistant editor; Chorus 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Commercial Club 3,4; Softball 1. A cheery smile and a pleasant word are inevitable when one meets Jovce. She’s a typist extraordinaire . Happy and serious, she surely v;ill be as bi a success in the v orld as she has been in school. ELLEN by:e:am Chorus 1,2,3; Corninercial Club 4; Chatterer 4. Our blue-eyed Ellen is an efficient little lady. Commercial subjects are her favorites. Probably because some day she hopes to work in a big shiny bank as someone’s private secretary. Ellen’s constant chatter and sparkling laughter make her the friend of all her classmates. WARREN CITELVER Chatterer 4; Chorus 1,3, 4; Round Table 5, 4, Chairman; Student Advisory Council 5; Treasurer 2; President 3,4; Member of Debating Team 5,4; Junior Play 3. Our Warren is the tall, silent, rail-splitting type, gifted with a wonderful memory for historical facts. In his four years as a student at Major Edwards, he has alwa ’s hold a class office. In addition, he has served on practically every committee. ’.’ hatever career Warren chooses, v e are sure he will be an outstanding success. DAVID CONTORT Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Round Table 5, Lenny is one of our most spirited classmates. This raven-haired fellow has a temperament like the skylark. Of course, he’s happv, and he radiates hapniness to all his neighbors . Pauline Antlnarella Warren Cheever Barbara Goodale Joyce Burllngeune June Goodale Jeannette Boynton Ellen Byhman Lorraine Elsnor Charlotte Harold LORRAINE EISNOR Chr.ttorcr 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Cominorcial Club 3,4; Social Chairman 1; Latin Club 2p If she bursts into a smile while trying her best to be angry, you nay bo sure she ' s Lorraine, simply bubbling over with good spirits. Alv ays willing to lend a hand, she is the mainstay of our class and student body. BARBAR i GOODALE Chatterer 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3,4; Secretary 1; Social Cha.irman 2; Junior Play 3; Softball 1,2; Athletic Association; Dramatics. Wherever she may be, Barbara is the cause of much fun and laughter. Her friends always enjoy her quick wit and giggles. She is always on the go, ready for anything at any time. You may be sure her energy and pleasing personality will enable her to achieve whatever she wishes. JUNE GOODALE Chatterer 4, Editor-in-chief; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1,2, 3; Round Table 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3,4; Softball 1,2; Junior Play 3, If she ' s ever busy on the Chatterer,” you may bo sure she ' s June Goodale, our Editor-in-Chief , But that ' s only one of many of June ' s activities. Her .cheerfulness and willingness to do things well are characteristic and are bound to bring her happiness and success. CHiiRLOTTE liAROLD Chatterer 4; Chorus 1,2,3; Basketball 1,3,4; Student Advi- sory Council 2,3, Secretary 4; Commercial Club 4;Vlcc Pres- dent of class 2,3,4; Latin Club 2; Softball 2,3; Junior Play 3. Five-two, with eyes of blue and one of the most chee3 - ful personalities in M.E.H.S., that ' s Charlotte. An athlete, scholar, and an all-round good friend, she really -WOOS them in the class-room, on the basketball floor, and on the danoe floor; We know that the future holds much for Charlotte,. CAROLYIT TiUDSON Chatterer ' Chorus 1; Orchestra ' 1 ,2,3; Round. Table 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Class A. A. Rep. 2,4; Latin Club 2; Soft- ball 1,2; Junior Class Play Prompter; Baseball 4. Carolyn is the class of ’41’s yift to the world of sports. She is our typical yirl athlete with all the pep necessary to make her a real success. Her versatility, cheerful character and jovial personality are sure to win her man ' ' ’’ friends in her cominy vears at college. t � V v- DAVID KENDALL Manager of baseball and basketball teams 4. Dave is our sport’s’ manager and also a ' ' full-fledged member of the Senior Honor Roll Society. If you can’t see him, you can find him b ’- his voice; if you do see him, you can recognize his Harvard clip. Alv;ays v;illing to cooperate, Deve is an essential cog in the reat Senior machine. BILLINGS LARRAEEE Chorus 1; Junior Play 3. Bill is the class Romeo with personality plus. To have fun seems to bo Bill ' s code of life. His code has made many classmates happy. How can anyone with such wit and person- ality fail to succeed in this world? V SI?!0 MAKI Orchestra 1; Round Table 3. One ' Of the quieter members of the Senior class is the handsome, tall blonde who plays a mean tune on his trombone in the Auburn Cadet Band. Simo ' s ambition is to travel. He hopes to hoard a fortune in the near future. May rhythm, romance, and steady pay enhance his future] Carolyn Hudson David Kendall Billings Larrabee Simo Maki Patricia Merritt Tony Renzonl Barbara McCormick Stuart Morrow i k Emma Rottl Joseph McCormick Edward Sllverberg B iRBARA 2IC COR ICi: Chatterer 4; Chorus l,2,o; r.aslietball 1,2, 5, 4; ' Conrierci Club, President 4; Class Officer, Secretary 2,o,4; Af ' let Association, Secretary 4; Softball 1,2; Junior Play 3. An ' optir.iist at heart, a v- ' llliny uorker, and an energet- ic lass, Barbara has al-v ays held a hiyh place in the class, ’.Vc feel sure she ' vill hold a sirailar place lin t-ae business v orld. jogepi: i:c coretce Ch.orus 2,3; t-aseball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; A. A. Repre- sentative 3. Joe is the male half of our onl ’- brother-sister team. Joe enjo 3 ’ ' G and participates in all sports. His two hobbies arc baseball and sv ' inv music. Incidentallv Joe ov ns manv i, i records v ith which he entertains us quite frequently. His pood nature and af ' letic ability stamp him as a regular mem- ber of our class. PATRICIA HERRITT Chatterer 1; Chcriis 1; Round Table 5; Comsnercial Club 3,4. Pat is an able student and a vil].iny v orkor. Punct- uality and cheerfulness are her outstanding characteris tics 1 . ' 0 understand that h.er ability as a cook is unquestionable. In return for her culinary s]:iil, v e hope the future ' ’cocks up somethin, pood for her. DOHALD irOOHEH Chatterer 4; Chorus 1,2; Round Table 3,4; Latin Club 2; Junior Play 3. asketball 3 , 4 ; cj PAUL MOONEY Chorus 1,2; Round. Table 3; Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3, 4, captain 4; Cross Country 4; Commercial Club 3; Junior Play 2,3; Athletic Representative 1,2,4. Red ' ' j.s our typics.l boy athlete, unexcelled for his pep and skill in spores. His brilliant performance on the basketball flce.r .Las led the team to many well-earned victo- ries. His cheerfulness end carc-free personality have made him a popula.r member of ohe Senior Class. STUART MORROW Biology Club 4; Round Table 3,4; Airplane Club 4; Debating Team 3,4. Debonair is the word for Stuart. His centributions to our class are many. ' a pleasing personality, reddish hair, a marked, ability for oral topics, debates, and orr.tory ' — and for a successful career. ROBERT POTVIN Chatterer 1,4; Chorus 1,2; Orchestra 1,2; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4: Commercial Club 3. Tall, not very dark, but handsome is the phrase that fits our Bob. His masterful height, v:ell over six feet at the present time, is one of his most becoming assets. This fun-loving fellow is always in demand at our school p.artlcs and socials. F.atc and destiny have already found a place for Bob — at the top. ANTHONY RENZONI Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Ba.skctball 4. Three strikes and you ' re out. And who caught that last pitch? Tony Renzoni, our colossal catcher’ Tony is that tall, dark and. handsome lad with a Ba.rrymore profile and the touch of Latin in his stride. A sensation on the diamond., a whiz in the classroom, Tony is sure to find a place for himself in the sun. Donald Stewart Hazel Thorpe Herbert Waters Ralph Whitcomb K’fM ROTTI Chatterer 4; Chorus 1; Coimnorcial Club 3,4. Sparklin; ' ; black opes are the clue to Rmiua ' s wcll-roeind- cd personality. Good-humored, but in a quiet v ay, she is often found in a circle of joking and laughing friends. EKVARD SILVERBERG Chatterer 4; Round Tabic 4; I ' odcl Airplane 4; Student ..dvis- ory Council, President 4; French Club 4. Coming from Charlton, Ed v;as immediately accepted as a smiling member of the class of 41. Personality is his main- stay, and he has plenty of that; enough so that in one year he has become one of the most popular Seniors. ' F.iis poctr 3 - quoting, math-devouring boy, v e can guarantee, will go a long way. DONALD STE17ART Chatterer 3,4; Chorus -1; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Class President 1,2; Treasurer 3; Athletic Association Treasurer 3, President 4; Junior Play 2. Initiative and brilliance have won for Don highest scholastic honors and a elacc of distinction in our class. A v hiz in sports, ho has been a. member of th.c varsity bas- ketball squad and baseball team for four years. His radiant personality and good humor make him one of our best-liked classmates . HAZEL THORPE Chorus 5,4; Commercial Club 3,4; Junior Play 3. Bright clothes and tiny bows arc Hazel’s favorites; wo can hardly blame her because they’re so becoming. D ' ncin is her favorite pastime, -and evidently talking is a clos second. Best of all. Hazel is alv ays there v hen her friend want her. « o Cl HERBURT ’VATEKS Round TnlDle 5,4; Treasurer 4; French Club, President 4. Tiie ' ' Senator ' is c. jovial fellow, but he can be tliour ht- ful when he ' wants to be. Never at loss for ideas or words, he ' , ill surely riake a for himself in the world of ’bif business . RALPH i:iTCO:iB Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Basketball l,2;Cross ' Country 4; Class Treasurer 2, Ralph is always erect, well -nr.niie red, • v cll -groomed — like a soldier, because, as you Izrio’c:, Ralph was in the array not so lony 030 . Ralph ' s cheerful norni?i 3 i.v. lilc helps everyone to start the da 3 ’ ' ri 3 ht. Boy Girl Host Popular D. Stewart C Harold Most Studious D. Kendall J. Boynton I.iO s t Argumentative TT 11 • Waters J. Goodale Most Talkative D. Mooney J. Goodale Mo s t Versatile D. Stewart C. Hudson Most Serious R. Toye J, Boynton Ho s t Mischievous B. Larrabee H, Thorpe Most Witty D. Moonejr B, Goodale Mo s t Cheerful E. Silverbcrg B. McCormick Most Help to Class W. Che ever J, Goodale Most Likely to Succeed D. Stewart C. Harold Host Dignified H. V aters J. Boynton Best Looking D. Mooney C . Harold Best Dancer D. Stewart B. McCormick Best Alibier T3 X • Mooney 3, Goodale Best Athlete P. Mooney C. Hudson Best Personal ity s. Silverberg C. Harold Best Actor ■O Jl • Mooney B. Goodale Clasi s Romeo 3. Larrabee Class Juliet C. Harold The CHATTERER in its fo irth year of publication has undergone many changes. More literary, more humorous, more colorful thah ever before, the CHATTERER has gained many nevj subscribers. Published once a month rather than once a week, the CHATTERER has had a more varied content and make- up. In the early fall, a Journalism. Club was organized for those interested in any phase of journalism. Through the efforts of this club, the English classes, the advice of Kiss Reed a.nd Mr. Letendre, the work of Editor June Goodale and her staff, ‘che CHATTERER has been quite a success. Staff -- 1940-1941 Editor-in-chief June Goodale Assistant Editor Joyce Burlingame Business Manager Jeannette Boynton Assistant Bus. Manager Charlotte Harold Senior Subscriptions Robert Potvin Junior Subscriptions William Allen Sophomore Subscriptions Richard Gardner Beverly Parker Freshjnan Subscriptions Charles Denton Sports Editors Robert Potvin Joseph McCormick Carolyn Hudson Special Reporters Donald Mooney Edward Silverberg William Allen Faculty Advisers Kiss Reed Mr. Letendre CLASS FAVORITES Outstanding Virtue Besetting Sin Favorite Sport Favorite 1 Subject Favorite Pastime Favorite ■pnod Favorite Song Favorite Actor Favorite Actress Favorite Book Favorite Author Favorite Singer Favorite Radio Program Favorite Orchestra Favorite Movie Favorite Expression Favorite Assembly Favorite Living Person Happiness Silliness Basketball History Movies Steak Frenesi” Clark Gabl V. Leigh — J, Garland I Married Adventure Mark Twain Bing Crosby Bob Hope Glen Miller Gone With the Wind ’ You’re not lying --’‘Cut it out Abe Lincoln Willkie- -Churchill STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Organized in March, the Student Advisory Council has eight members; the four class presidents and another rep- resentative elected at large from each cla ss. The Council formulated a Constitution and defined its aim as ”tho better- ment of pupil-teacher, school- connunity relationships. In order to carry out these principles, students griev- ances were discussed and dis7)osed of The Council feels that this opportunity for the pupil to express his opinion is a step toward better student-instructor understanding. In April a questionnaire was distributed to all the students Iti an effort to discover why there seemod to be a lack of en- thusiasm in certain school affairs. The results obtained from this survey should do much next year ' tot racd making Major Edwards a spirited, cooperative school, doing Its full share in the building of character and a fine community. THE COUNCIL Edward Silverberg: — President William Allen — Vice President Charlotte Harold — Secretary Kenneth G-allagher Donald Harter Robert Keith Lillian Morrow David Lovell Faculty Adviser — Mr. Letcndre CLASS OP 1942 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Social Chairman Ahl Strom, Mae Antinarella, Mary Braio, ' Grace Byhman , May Campbell, David Carima, ' Vernon Checver, Mildred Childs, ' Donald Comfort, Marion Esonic, George Fancy, Raymond William Allen Earl Belles- Robert Soule Dorothy Spencer Lena Belacki Gallagher Kenneth Kinpton, Barbara Lovell, Barbara Mov ak, ' Jane Pho Ip s , Mar j or i o Robinson, Dorothy Smith, Louise Snow, Paulino Vorcellono, Constance V ators, Sanford Vfilson, Lillie Class Adviscr--Mr. Kenney I CLASS OP 1943 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Social Chairman Anderson, Priscilla Bancroft, Robert Cameron, Andrew Carina, Elena Childs, Berton Clayton, Constance Coffin, James Colangelo, Lillian Doane, Shirley?- Files, Preola Gardner, Gregory Gar side, John Kollis, Ann Don.JLd Hartor hr.rion Turner Beverly Parker Robert Keith Richard Gardner II owe, Alan Hynes, John Jelskis, Karal Jev ett, Ada King, Edna McCabe, Jerry Phelps, Jean Romkey, Everett Scollen, Norma Storey, Harlan Tashjian, Helen Taylor, Kenneth Teachout, Nancy Class Colors Blue and Gold Class Flower White Gardenia Class Motto Upward and Onward for Success Class Adviser Mr. Houghton CLASS OP 1944 President Vico President Secretary Treasurer Social CLairnan David Lovell Lillian ! ' orrov. Anolia Leonardi Stanley Boynton Charles Denton Allen; ’Valter Aubin, Alfred Bacchiocchi , Joseph Bond; Francis Bonci, Janes Buck, George Cameron; Arline Col eman , ' Hilda Cuniming s , ' Villi am Dusoe, Robert Gar ' dnor , Elaine Hubbell, Roger Keith; Charles Keith; Constance Keith, Roger Kistlor, ’alter Ihiorr , Gordon LindquiwOt, ' Balter Lovell, Joan Lamoureux, Alice Hercurio, Angel ine I looney, Christine I.Iorazzine, Sara I ' Jogle; Robert Olson, Roland Pendleton, Richmond Proctor, Phillis Russo, Roclcy Shaw, ' Leon Soule, Margaret Tacy, Eleanor Vercollone, Elena V h i t c omb ; Jane ’. ' .li i t c omb , Jacquelyn Class Colors Maroon and Vhite Class Flower White Carnation Class Motto Forward Forever Class Adviser Mrs , Maude Severance THE ROUND TABLE CLUB The Round Table Club is in its second year. This dis- cussion group was organized last year to provide an outlet for student opinion on current events. Meetings arc held every Wednesday during sixth period in the ILboratory, Lively discussions aiid friendly interchange of id as have made the meetings successful. Warren Chcever v as chosen for cha.irman; Mr Kenney for secretary; and Kenneth G-allagher, Donald Harter, Marlon Turner, and Carolyn Hudson for the topic committee. The club sponsored a debating team, xvhich placed third in the District contest of the Forensic League. Members Warren Chcever--Chairman Kenneth G-allagher — Vice President Andrew Cameron Donald Childs June G-oodale John Hynes Jerry McCabe Christine Mooney Gregory Gardner Donald Mooney Richard Gardner 1 Lillian Morrow Elaine Gardner Marjorie Phelps William Allen Harlan Story Stuart Morrow n { Marion Turner Donald Harter Carolyn Hudson Lloyd Wilcox Kenneth Taylor Faculty Advisors; Mr, Peltier Mr, Kenney CLASS WILL Know all rien by these presents that v;o, the class of 1941 of Ilajor Ehv aris, in the town of V est Boylston, county of V.-orcester, and Cor:ncnv ealth of Massachu- setts, ? ' aving achieved b- ' the c}iarit 7 of our v orthy instruc- tors and our ' perspiration a comparative soundness of nind and intellect, but hnowiny the uncertainty of this ' life, do publish and ordain this our last will and testa.nont, hereby revoking any and all former v ills by us at any time hereto- fore made. . ' e hereb r direct that all our accumulated debts, funer- al exnenses. and other liabilities be naid as soon as nossi- ble. T 0 i.!r , Peltier, our hi yhl y leave all our well-v orn ’ rains, and happy- o-lucky attitude in ' to the incoriinn; Preshmian class, in sore need of such. respected superintendent, we sometimes neylectcd diynity, order that he may pass it on realizing that they v;ill be To our principal, Mr. Crsiiy, v e aive our everlasting anpreciation and gratitude for all that he has done for us during our four years at Major Edwards. To M-t. Letendre, we leave a large tract of land in the northern part of V yoming which contains cedar wood and graphite to be used in the manufacture of enough pencils to obviate said shortage in t’- ' e Senior class in Room 5. To the Faculty, v c bequeath £.11 detention slips, ’D’ V arnings and report cards, that they have so ' ' onerously be- stowed upon us in the past. To Mr. Stewart, we leave an automatic chair-taker-down- er so that in the future he v;ill have but to push a button to clear the assembly hall for dancing and other activities. ' To the incoming Senior class, now Icncwn as lowly Jun- iors, v;e v;ill the entire faculty that they may use it to the best of their advantage. To the Sonhoinorcs ,we leave the faith and belief that if their names do not auncar on the honor Roll, they may bo found under any of the four thumb tacks, if an X-ray is used. ' To the Fresh icn, we bequeath all tjie wastebaskets, dust pans, and brushes so that they may pick up and discs rd in- formation at will. To the inco ' ninn; Frcshnen, v e bequeath a tinkling bell with the advice that aaid object be attached to Mr. Craig to prevent any untiiiiely arrival on his part. To- the school, we leave a treasure chest full of echoes wherein, should one care to lift the cover, will cone sounds of our laughter and pleasant nenories of happy tines which v;c enjoyed as v;c passed fron one class to another. And in order to nakc r.iorc conpletc and full disposition of all of our worldly goods and assets we, the said nenbers of said Senior class, do hereby severally and individually bequeath as follov;s: To Barbara Lovell, Hazel Thorne rives her recipe for being a successful glamor girl in hopes that Barbara will use it to the best of her ability in the coning years. To Kenny Gallagher, Jeannette Boynton bequeaths her quiet per sonalit:; in order that next year I ' r. Kenney bo able to get a word in cd cv;isc« To Bob Soule, Dave Kendall leaves one half of all his Imowledre that it nay be used in securing Bobby a passing nark in Review Math. To Dot Spencer, Roy Boynton leaves his alarm clock in hopes that Dot -will wake up in tir.ie to catch the, school bus at least once a week. To Jayne Nowak, Lorraine Bisnor bequoat ' ' ’S her finger dexter it i on tho keyboard of a typewriter or piano. Now Jayne can really ”go to toAvn”. To George Bscnis, Dave Comfort leaves his happy-go- luclry attitude towards everyone and ' everything. ' ' Never a worry, Never a care. Fit as a fiddle. I’m walking on air. That s the theme song George will have ' to learn if ho wishes to follow in Dave ' s footsteps — size 9 -. To Pauline Snow, Joyce Burlingame leaves her magic abil- ity to handle and -care for children. Any member of the Senior class should find t ' ' is technique hander at class meet- ings . To r arjoric Phelps, Charlotte Harold leaves her persua- sive personality v hich she • ' ' as used in getting ads for the year book. For good measure, Charlotte throws in her abil- ity at note-writing in code. This will make Marjorie ' s study periods really exciting. To Gregory Gardner, Joe IIcCorr,iick leaves his size to be used only in w lking under ladders. To Sanford V aters, Red, Mooney leaves his rcr-icdy for in- somnia in U.S; History class. He is sure that Sanford v ill appreciate it, and not only use it in History class but others as v ell. The question is, docs Sanford really need a remedy for sleeplessness? To Don Childs, Bob Potvin leaves his shy smile, so at- tractive to all feminine hearts, hoping that, eventually, Don v;ill get the Imack of it. To Ray Fancy, Barbara McCormick leaves her record as a jitterbug in hopes that in the coning years Ray v;ill get into the swing. To Bob Bancroft, Carolyn Hudson loaves her 1941 Ford under the condition that he bring !ier latest heartbeat to sec her at college at least once every two weeks, if not sooner . To Earl Bellos, Billy Larrabcc leaves his title of Class Romeo and all his various abilities and techniques. Earl should make those hearts jitterbug b ' ; next year. To Dave Campbell, Herb haters leaves his senatorial dignity, ' - in order that the office of Senator may not be ne- glected after Herb leaves. To Karl Jolskis, Paulino Antinarella leaves her quiet and demure personality. This will help Karl conform to the last half of the old proverb, Children should be seen and not heard. To Hilly Chcever, Ellon B rliman gives her seriousness to be exorcised to the fullest extent when Hilly has to appear on an ass crib I 77 program. To Billy Allen, Don Hoonc ’’ leaves all of his untiring but sometimes dying wit that Billy might exorcise said ele- ment at least four times a v cok to remind Mr. Craig that Don’s puns weren’t as bad as all that. To Constance Vor cell one, Pat Merritt leaves her ability to cook luscious hamburgers. Remember a way to a laan’s heart is through his stomach. Don Stewart leaves his high batting average to bo di- vided among one Junior, one Sophomore, and one Froshenan so that‘r!r. Houghton ma ' have a baseball team for the years to come. Ralph V hitccr.:b , overjoyed, leaves on the first belli To Dicky Gardner, Sine Maki, loaves his blond wavy hair to bo used only on clear ni,yhts v lLon Dick is calling on his irl. Tc Mac Ahlstron, Eddie Silvcrber leaves his sense of hunor to bo used only on rare occasions. ' Tarron Cheever loaves. his long slow v alk to any one v ho will ' take it. . ’ . To Grace Braio, Stuart Morrov leaves his orator ial ability so that she nay nakc an impressive contribution to Mr. Kenney’s debating classes. To I ' ar ’- Antinarclla, I arie Boulais leaves her v;ad of gun in order that her tradition cf gijir.i chewing bo left un- broken in the years to cone. To V altcr Kistlcr, Tony Rensoni leaves a bottle of ’7in- dex found at Howard Johnson ' s. If ’alter uses the contents on his glasses, Tony says it will help him look through his glasses instead of over then, ' To Barbara Kinpton, June Gocdalc gives one half of her voice that hereafter Mr. Letendre will not have to use an earphone tc hear her. To Louise Smith, Barbara Goodalc bequeaths her love for the classics, book reports, notes. From now on Louise should make a definite impression in class. To Dotty rvobinson, Ihuia Rotti leaves the twinkle in her eye. ’.Vo doubt if Dotty needs it though, ' All excess rcaiduo of our ' estates; such as pens, ’pen- cils, erasers , ' gum, spit balls, notes, practical jokes, di- verse formulae, and deviltry for testing the faculty’s dis- cipline, wo give and bequeath to th.c members of the Junior class to hold and cherish : s tenants ' in common, being fully aware that said Juniors arc deplorably in need of such. In testimony vfhereof, wo, the Senior class, have caused the foregoing instrui ' .iont to bo signed, and do publish and declare the same to be cur last will and testament. Charlotte Harold CLASS HISTORY To achieve success is much like the climbing of a lad der. Each year of study is a milestone which entitles you to climb up a step; eight steps of grammar school and four years at Major Edv ards. The trip was short, 1 11 admit, but at tines very hazardous, V e were threatened by exams, D- arnings, make-up slips, detention slips, and many other menaces, but all were conquered by this courageous group. Now we stand at the top of the ladder to receive our diplo- mas which will launch us on another Journey. To help the other courageous students travel up this ladder with pleasure, we arc leaving behind us a class history, vrhich we hope they will refer to as often as June G-oodale has combed her hair v hile at Edwards, Our journey began in 37 when, as awed and noisy Fresh- men, we began our diligent pursuit of knowledge, fun, and laughter — a pursuit that has lasted for four years. No subject was too hard for us to tackle that first year. Yet the number that choose Mr, Edgett’s Ancient History class vfas overwhelmingly large — after it was rumored that ho believed in short homev ork assignments. We found out how false this gossip was when we were instructed at the end of our first class to begin the outlining of our text books for honex ' jork. This was too much for some of the students; they changed to another class the next day. But the majority struggled on; by hook and by crook, and by copying of a neighbors notebook, we managed to keep our outlines up-to- date, The year was rather quiet, considering the fact that v e were Freshmen, It ended happily in June, after a ploasaht sprinkling of class meetings and a hilarious outing at Waushacum, The beginning of our Sophomore year found us back in school, minus a few old classmates and plus a few new ones, ready to vrork again. The favorite subject that year was Biology because the Juniors told us we would be allowed to dissect bodies. Many of us had visions of cutting up certain members of the Senior class who possessed that famous Senior Superior Air, which always annoyed us. We did not have the chance to make any incisions on the Seniors but we did enjoy making Incisions on some fine specimens of crawfish and frogs that in some ways resembled certain Seniors amazingly. In June v e made a second trip to Waushacum, vrhich was even nicer than the first. The year closed leaving us impatient for the coming of our Junior year vrhen vre vrould be upper classmen, flooded with important social activities, September 1939 finally arrived and we began our climb again, which v as a pleasure trip filled with socials and class meetings. The day we chose our class rings was a memorable one. We were the first class to have the Edwards crest on the face of our ring. However, the delivery of these rings was delayed because special rings rad to be made for Billy Larra.occ ' s size 11 and Ellen Byliman ' s size 5-V. But in due tine they arrived and proudly gra.ced our -fingers. The next event out shadowed ring day. That v as the play, Aunt Abbie Answers an Ad , tiic orciting love story of an old maid who answered a G-et Acquainted Gldb ad. Added to her adventures v;erc the romances of her niece and another young girl. Then in May we held cur Junior Prom. The hi i- sciiool auditorium v;as a mass of fragrant blossoms, pastol colors, soft lights, sweet music, and happy dancers. Remem- ber? One incident darlo ned our Junior year. Vfc decided to have another class outing. Although ■ ' any places were sug- gested, the votes were piled high for Lake Wauohacum. Everyone was prepared to have as good a time a.s he had the preceeding two trips. But woe and misery 1 As v c stepped off our bus a sizable committee confronted us. There xvere the Immigration Authorities of Sterling, who deolarod, ' ' ‘Zou have used up all of your visiting privileges. If you desire admittance to our beach again, you must first file cl ' l.non- ship papers. This we did and after promising to uphold, the laws of the lalce, v;e v rcre admitted. It is nox r the right of any member of the Class of ‘41 to use the bathing privileges of Lake Waushacun at any tine a privilege which no other class has ever possessed. Juno arrived all too soon As we sat in the audience on graduation night, realized that in Just another year xvc x rould be the graduates. Last September v;c discovered that our class had shrunk t.o al.most half its former size; for the students from Boylston had loft go to Worcester schools. However, fils did not daunt us. We continued our serious studying and surprised the under classmen by actually possessing that v;ondcrful Senior dignity which, it id rumored xvc formerly lacked. Of course, when we claim Senior dignity wc are overlooking the actions of Red, Bill, and a. few other Senior boys, and we are ignoring the actions of the Senior girls in Miss Reed ' s class when wc x rere practicing office poise in prepara.tion for those wonderful office Jobs that -.tto going to be given to us in June, Our talents are so varied and our accumulation of knowledge so great that we feel sure numerous business executives will se3.k our services may- be, However proud xve seniors may be, v;e are not haughty. Wc arc willing to accept positions with good salary, short hours, not too much work, and opportunity for rapid advance- ment without too much effort. Seriously, we all feel that our efforts hn.vc been for a worthy goal. Now that we have achieved success and are leaving our alma mater to conquer new lands, wo realize what Major Edwards means to us: a place where canu i!1 acquaintances have developed into deep friendship, a place where light romances have begun, a pla.ee which offers advice cheerfully and makes one courageous and optimistic; for all this, Major Edwards High, we leave you our humblest thanks and our do.ep?« gratitude. ia. CLx SS PROPHECY k C Plash J A Major Edwards student Gmcr, ' 3 ed sule buried in 1941. ' The following is cript of the interview, broadcast i ' i.;sdi dent ' s emergence from the chr ’-salis. from the an in tel:r ccurr. after time -I- cap- the stu- Announcer: ' ill you explain to us hov 7 rou happened to be enclosed in this time capsule? Prophet: It wasn ' t a case of sabotage, and I wasn ' t trying to stowav ay. The truth of the matter is that I had lost my absence excuse, and Mr. Craig--he v;as principal here 8059 years ago--well, Mr. Craig tlareatened me with detention if I didn ' t get it. Announcer: Yes, yes. Go on. Prophet: There was a high. v;ind blowing, little absence ' slin right into this capsule. I it, climbed in, and ' collapsed in ' the capsule. ' ch.ance to clTmb out, Mr. Houghton clamped do’. n I was in t.he jug--fcr 0059 years. ' and it blov my ' hurried after ref ore I had a the cover and Announcer: That ' s the longest detention in the h.istorTr of the school. Y ' ou must have missed the seconcT bus that afternoon. Mow did ’■ou manager to survive? Prophet: .’ell, I get prett ' y hungry before I decided to eat anything in there. AnnoTAncer: hat did you cat? Prophet: Eirst, I tried a few Chatterors--but I couldn ' t stomach those. Then I started eating assignm-ients . Each of ;h. Letendre ' s was good for a week. Then I started consuming report cards, which made me violentl 3 ’’ ill--not enough Vitamin A. Last, but not least, I had a tomato-rice casserole recipe--on an emnt : stomach. Today I would have eaten this last bit of evidence buried in the capsule, if I hcvdn ' t been rescued. Announcer: Jhat is this torn manuscript? Prophet: It ' s a copy of the Most Bo rlston ruglc--the town newspaper bade in the 20th centur;; ' . It ' s a rather battered Bugle, but ' ’•ou can make out a few notes. Anno-uncer : IIov; about read5.ng a fev; articles? Prophet: V cll, following the old American custom, let ' s start on the back page short life hut DEGRi:i: BURNS. - Here’s a headline: THIRTY SENIORS PASS OUT I of Najor Edwards High School. Badly battered, well-nigh dead, some thirty Seniors baroly ' survived a four year strug gle against insurmountable odds namel ; French, Latin, Ph ’-sics, Algebra ' and a host of other venomous subjects. Al- though depressed, they arc expected to live a merry one. v DON YOONEY SUFFERS FIR! Famous Nov York Correspondent Succumbs V hile Trying to Burn a Candle at Both Ends! Expecting to die shortly, Ilugg Mooney sighed, Good thing I have only one life to give for V;cst Boylston. - He willed the following possessions: One package of puns, assorted; one comb with false teeth; one juke box slug; all to the V est Boyls ton !!usoum of Natural History, which he v;ishcs to be known as the Mooney’ ?d:scum; Mr. Moone: was attended by Joseph Kildaire McCormick, M.D., ASCAP., who proscribed a strict diet of Miller, Monroe and Cr osby with an occasional platter of Tilton. Latest commun- ique says ' that Mooney rallied slightly and v hisperod to Dr. McCormick, I’m a bettor man than you are, Gunga DinJ SECRETARY OF L;130R SETTLES STRIKES- Madam Jeannette Boynton, Madam Purrk ms , has been scampering from country to another, settling strikes at able successor to one part of the baseball games. Y!c ing ' . Accompanying understand that she is in Madam Secretary of Labor •ona tor -at -Large Herbert Taters. Senator ving as umpire, delivered several stcvc-sidc chats there pitch- ' E 03 m ton was . while scr- ning with. Mv Friends ii ina ocgin- I? with I thank you. be- cause or the twanging vocal chords of peanut-vendor Benny Magoogic Comfort, the content of Senator Double-talk SABOTAGE V aters’ speech was nnlntclll- iblc. SABOTAGE BLASTS FLANS’ OF DICTATOR - Herr Ralph V liitcomb, Dictator of Island No. 3, Tachusett Reservoir was sadl : ' disappointed at the outcom.e of his plans ' to pollute the ' Tachusott waters. Dr. Kill ’em All Kendall, ' noted roscarch Gcicntist, and asso- ciate of Herr ’’ liitcomb, v;as Irnown to have brewed a fantastic f crtunately-- Unf or tuna toll -- or ho v ilcs of that exotic intorna- trlcia dc Merritt. Swayed by her pharma c eu t i c al phenomenon . br . Kendall sue cumb c d to tional spy, Madcmcisellc P bushy, curling lashes. Dr. Kendall v;as so cvorv helmcd that he drank his own chemical frappo and promptly disintegrat- ed. Uninformed Secret Agent , ' ;cro we ten b ’- Joyce large. Farr ' the Rctarw Tr; lavG ' Villic the V clchcr’s column, the l r e s C orxei t tec. ;n Harding ' Cheever Lffic Club, Roy Boynton suspects foul pla ' . ghost-writ- are now at Of Burl ingem.e , The ' f oil owing rumor s , noxjlj elected presidc? ' it ' has been surimoncd to ap-ocar before Ld in; Friends diet of that his mind has been Df history bocks. ' It is a well igh school career, T’arron was warped l xc tc a st knovm fact that d justly, suspected of reading his history as FLASH I Sam Silverv 73 m has at last found a Du?’epling. Oeit of thousands of competitors. Bill Larrabec emerged victorious and is being groomed for the part. 3c- signieonts. successor for Baby cause of his slov;ly rov inr moustache, his first picture v ill he entitled, ' ' 3ahe 5ijimplin;5 Has a Close Shave . The script ' Of this col� ?ssal production is in the hands • cf June Goodalc, 7oll -Imown poor-seller v ritcr. Incidentally, June’s Hollyv cod parties arc put ' -iny Elsa Hixwell in the shade of the old apple tree. ORC’-IDS ( ' IS a hloom) to: Eirmia Rotti, 7ho has complotcd a voyage of exploration into the cannibal country of ' Jaushacum. After a perilous journey a- cross the fill she succeeded in finding her Icng-lost trap- ping cenpanion, I ' kric Boulais. Their adventures will be pub- lished in a book entitled, Panderings in V ' aushacum Phld - crncss , or Next Time She Can Rind Her Own Pay Out . There has already been an advance sale of six mills. NAST’TR- TIITT ' S (the creeping variety) to: Pauline Antinarclla, style expert, for inflicting a foul crop of spring hats cf the fe- : Oils PTLTED VIOLET the Pell- ' ’- Anna to Charlotte Harold A sign on the lavm reads: J Tp ?rrn ' 4 in Amcric lino females. for establishing Girls. BOYS I5EE? OUT! ! undlcs for Berlin. Bundles contain nothing but the woj Prom punch, one mildcAo; ' Iceberg, and a quart of weak school spirits. ’7ANTED; Position as Haney Birthday siii ' cr for the Singing Telegram Connany. No tonsils or false teeth. Smiling face, flashy bov; tie and socks. ■ Voice changing, but mostly baritone. Can sing, v histlo, play harmonica, jev’’s harp and comb. Appeared for three seconds on Hajor Ecaeuc Programme. If interested, call Playgr ound for Gr owin g NO TRE SPAS 31 CHG-- DOGS AH D Du y No ' 7j Byloman ' s 1 none , 05 . .50 i: n slugs • •rsl b : lukc ■ -v;arm Junior lC Z Auch -used book report 9 between 6:00 and 6:05 P. oh one 22 short. SPORTS SIECIAI (signed) Den Stewart Tclc- LL RECORDS BROKEN!!!!! snoctacular uor t: ;niur Rod Hoonog’ broke .ing the IS pound lO from the ton- dash, caught the weight in the ysrd line, ho cna zone for the three world ' s records in a football farce at Flanagan ' Field. Hurl- ran the ' cr the touchdown and jumecd ever the goal nests for the extra point and a new record for the high juz ' ip. Bob Potvln then dribbled dovm the hil.liard table and sunk three baskets from the outfield, while Teny Renzoni complotcd his 18 holes in 54 to win the Notional Hen’s Hockey Treph; ' in the singles, - -m-:.--::--::- SPECIAL BULLETIN: Capable Carolyn Hudson will duplicate all above records, cook an angel and devil ' s food cake, ccmpletc spring house cleaning and attend the- local jitterbug and jive dance tomorrov; aftcrnccr, between 3:00 and 3:30 o’- clock. The porformanco will begin at 3:00 as Miss Hudson must ' participato in a danc-e marathon and a six da ' bicycle rccc that night. Hiss Hudson attributes her success to Kwispy Kwnmchy for brcckfast. the -tis; . She says and there’s T 9 not oat a . cough BABY-PACE HORPOH carload every ' morning in a carload. Mmm, NH.V CHA MP - In a throe second, Bc-b . -rccc T ' errov ' ot his Irish up in the ring, KO’d Sine ”Slr..p ’on Down T!c.kl, and v;on the title: ’ ' V. ' orld Charepion Chin Ch.lnkcr . Barbara Gocdalc, hoarse and hilar- ious, v.t.s at the rin -sidc, rin in tho . ' on . ? ccausc the fi ht v as over before she had rung tho starting bell, her pride v as injured and she joined the druri and bu lc corps to forget it all, -rrv-ir-v-::- LOCAL GIPL :j KLS GOOD A fanous liass- achusotto aviatrik, energetic Barbara McCorr.iick, v;on the an- nual speed plane classed today, in spite of the fact that her plane had been badly shaken up because cf her giggling at a shiny bald head in the crowd belov , Lorraine Lisnor, five and ten heiress and race track owner, was • ainong the bored spectators, v-v-ihc-k And new for tho last itcr.i, here on tho front page, of course: Eddie ' ’Slap- ' Iappy” 3ilverbcrg, child prodigy, is it large, after a sensational escape from tho Straight- Jacket Sanatariun, The patient, though not dangerous v;hcn coripared to Madaeic Dofargo, is said to bo chasing butterflies thinking they arc absence excuses. All interested in forming a searching party, report to tho Doil- cr Rocn on Archie Street. ' .Veil, v o].l, poor fellow. This ' is serious. I must join the searching party at once. G’bye, folks. Edv ard Silverberg BOYS ' BASKETBALL Coach, Mr, John W. Kenney Captain, Paul Mooney Manager, David L. Kendall The boy ' s basketball team shoxvs brilliant playing in the 1940-41 season. The team, led by Captain Red Mooney, was the snappiest ever to represent Major Edwards High School, The season started on December 12, 1940, with a decisive victory over a favored Lunenburg team.. The season went by much too quickly and when the season s terminated, the team had eight victories and seven losses. Four of the team ' s regular players are being graduated, but in the coming season M,EpH. 3, will be well represented by promising undergraduates. ' ■ • Members of the team were Capt, Red Mooney, Bob Potvin, Don Stewart, Don Mooney, Bill Allen and Jerry McCabe, Sub- stitutes were Bob Bancroft, Bob! Keith, Andy Cameron, Earl Belles, Jrjnes Coffin, Red Holmes, Tony Renzoni and Bo ' o Soule, 1940—1941 SCHEDULE OPPONENT DATE V HERE PLAYED MEHS OPP Lunenburg 12 9 40 Lunenburg 26 21 Auburn 12 11 40 Auburn 13 18 Rutland 12 17 40 Rutland 39 43 Alumni 12 20 40 West Boylston 24 11 N, E. School of Acc ' ting 1 7 41 West Boylston 27 33 Brookfield 1 10 41 West Boylston 33 18 Assumption 1 11 41 Assumpt ion 18 50 Sutton 1 16 41 Sutton 26 22 Ashland 1 21 41 West Boylston 37 25 Sutton 1 28 41 West Boylston 47 4 Ashland 1 29 41 Ashland 19 26 Lunenburg 2 5 41 West Boylston 45 23 Brookfield 2 11 41 Brookfield 31 57 Auburn 2 25 41 West Boylston 32 36 Rutland 2 28 41 West Boylston 62 43 HUi 1 111:1 i ;; il!i!i!l!l!i!| 1 4s ■■ BASEBALL 4 } Coach--Mr. Houghton i • V; • ' ::N Manager — David Kendall Under the able leadership of Mr. Houghton, our experienced a very successful season. This year wc c joined the Waushacura League, Composed of teams from castor, Harvard, Stowe, Lunenburg, and Princeton. team .gain Lan- With the excellent pitching of Soule, Potvin, Cummings, ably supported by the timely hitting of Soule, and Renzoni, vro have had a successful season. Stox and rart , 1940-1941 Schedule Opponent blierc Played MEHS OPP. Holden (practice) Holden 7 6 Auburn (practice) !IEHS 6 5 Princeton (league) Princeton 11 6 H a.r V ar d ( 1 c agu e ) Harvard 9 1 Lancaster (league) MEHS 9 3 Sutton (practice) MEKS 6 7 Stowe (league) MEHS 17 1 Lunenburg (league) Lunenburg 16 4 Sutton (practice) Sutton 1 4 Princeton (league) MEHS 19 0 Holden (practice) Holden 5 12 Lancaster (lca.guc) Lancaster 6 18 ' Harvard (league) Harvard - - Stowe (league) Stowe - - Lunenburg (league) MEHS - - Members of Team Captain Renzoni Catcher Soule, Robert Pitcher First Potvin, Robert; Pitcher First Bacchiochi, Joe Second Stewart, Donald Short Stop Belles, Earl Third Cariraa, Vernon Left Field McCabe, Jerry Center Field Bond, James Right Field Out fielders: Shaw, Nogle, G-ardnor, and Allen, Inflelders: C. Hudson, Holmes, Bat t cry r Howe, and Cummings, Batboy: Berton Childs, I GIRLS L BASKETBALL- ' - Captain- -Carol ni Hudson Mana er-- Jeannette Bojmton Goachr-Miss Pierce V ith only two players of last year’s varsity squad in its ranks, the girl ' s basketball team had a successful season, filled v ith fun and fast-playing. Under the guid- ance of Miss Pierce, the many recruits developed into first class varsity players. The line-up included, Captain Caro- lyn Hudson, high scorer, and Barbara McCormick, both for- wards who showed fine teamwork; Charlotte Harold and June Goodale, who, as guards, alv ays fought hard for victory; Norma Scollen, a quick forward and ' ‘ ’ ' Dorothy Rohlason ,ia energetic guard. Although four Seniors will leave the ranks, the team places high hopes in its rookies and looks forward to another big year. THE COMERCIAL CLUB In order go. provide for a social activity among the commorcial- student 6, the-Commercial Club was again organized this year. At the first meeting of the year the following officers vrere elected: Barbara McCormick, President; Lena Belaoki, Vice President; Ellen Byhman, Secretary; Dorothy Robinson, Treasurer; and Dorothy Spencer and Emma Rotti as Social Chairmen, The most successful meeting of the year was the Christ- mas party. There was dancing to the music of recordings, refreshments, and a generaJ. social evening in the school auditorium, v hich was decorated appropriately for the season, Joe E. Brown in ’’Wide Open Faces vras successfully sponsored by the club to raise money for the school assembly fund, Barbara McCormick Barbara G-oodale Hazel Thorpe Dorothy Spencer Lorraine Eisnor Lena Belacki Jeannette Boynton Paulino Antinarella he Members — 1941 Mario Boulais Emma Rotti Charlotte Harold May Byhman June G-oodalc Jane Nowak Dorothy Robinson Joyce Burlingame Ellon Byhman MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB The designing and building of inodel planes kccpo the Model Airplane Club members busy during sixth period on Thursdays, During the year, the membcrB sponsored a contest for xTiodels made at the meetings. The members also partic- ipated in an outdoor contest for rubber-powered models. Donald Harter and Everett Rox.ilcey won most, and will compete in a state chainpionship in Boston. President Donald Harter Vice President Gregory Gardner Treasurer Eyerett Romlcey Christine Mooney Phyllis Proctor BIOLOGY CLUB On October the eir.hteenth , the Biolof;.y C3.ub v,’8s o reran- ’ ized . V ith Uiss Pierce as adviser, this club for biolor.y students has been one of the -’ost acti ' ' ’ ' e bodies in the school, sponsorinr, nirierous hi ' r;es, trips, and pj oJects These included an initiation hilce for nev; nenbers,a skating party, and a hot-dog roast. On se- ' eral occasions nenbers ha ' ' e acconpanied Mr. Craig to Boston vyhere they have visited the Natural History Museun. A final trip to Mt. Monadnock is planned to complete the year’s activities. Members President Secretary Treasurer Elena Carina lean Phelps Ada lev ' ett Lillian Colangelo Hichard Gardner Be ’’erly Parker lames Coffin Karl lelskis lerone McCabe Stuart Morrovv? Marion Turner 4 A T R O N I . 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