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

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1943 volume:

r 1 05QJD3niS LEO ' ' D:D)lluD:D BY SCENIODD 0:aAWSYB 5dD:SAW EDITOR-IN-CKIEF Beverly Parker ASSISTANT EDITOR Karal Jelskls BUSINESS IIANAGER John Hynes ADVERTISING Robert Keith Robert Bancroft Donald Harter PICTURES Marion Turner GLASS ;VILL Constance Clayton Freola Files CLASS HISTORY Elena Cariraa Beverly Parker Marion Turner CLASS PROPHECY Richard Gardner TYPICAL SENIOR Edna King Jean Phelps JOKES John Gar side TYPISTS Lillian Colangelo Priscilla Anderson Nancy Teachout Beverly Parker Elena Carima Norma Scollen Jean Phelps SPORTS Andrew Cameron Patricia Coffin CLUBS Priscilla Anderson CLASS REPORTS Edna King ASSEMBLERS Constance Clayton Freola Files Ir 1 |MI ; lui ill iHiiii! un till 1 m ■ n mi nniiirmi nil n l’ till nil III! nil nil 1 1 r III If! ir IT IT IT r ir Hi! iir iiH ifiii nil nil nil nil Mil III III! Ill m I ! i) I mil j I IT I I MAJOR EDWARDS HIGH SCHOOL West Boylston, Mass. FOREWORD Among our happiest memories are those of our school days. It is therefore proper that we, the Class of 1945, should leave some printed record of our ac- tivities at Major Edwards High School. Space will not permit us to enter herein all the many things we shall carry in our hearts and minds: the unfailing helpfulness and patience of our teachers, the high standards they have always striven to main- tain, and the fine examples they have set before us I A record such as this would be incomplete without an especial word of appreciation for our good fortune in having Mr, Chaffee as Principal. His efforts in our behalf have been untiring; his kindness to us has been unlimited; his good advice has been worth while. Mr. Peltier, our Superintendent, has also given us much friendly counsel and guidance. We wish to express our gratitude to our class ad- visors, Miss Jennings and Pvt. Letendre , as we leave High School to face a future entirely different from the past we have known. Helen Taahjian DEDICATION We, the membeiB of the Class of 1943, holding It the highest tribute withii our pox rer — with deep appreciation of his many fine qualitie ' s nd pride in hie splendid character, dedicate this annual to a member of our faculty who has temporarily left us to seive his country. H. T. Pvt. Donald Letendre Signal Corps, U. S. Army DONALD H. LETENDRE Washington, D. C. May 14, 1943 Dear Class of ‘43, Since I can’ t be there to grasp your hand and say Congratulations and good luck, this letter must bear my good wishes — and sincere appreciation of the many happy hours we’ve enjoyed at M. E. H. S. It seems but a few days ago that you tumbled into Room 3 for your first class in English II. So these are the Sophomores.” said the new teacher as he put on his spectacles. (The spectacles obviously did not im- press you.) He launched into his what-I-expect-of-you- a.s-a-class speech and an assignment. This time you were impressed. Several were noticiably pale. So these pale ones are the otudcnts the men behind the desk observed,, or the frightened flunkers. Our assignment was The Third Ingredient. Remember? The next morning a huge white, bulbous onion reposed on the desk. Someone had found The Third Ingredient, and 1 had found someone with a sense of humor. I’ve often wondered if you ex- pected a stew on the teacher’s part .Anyii ray , you didn’t expect what you got. ' fou didn’t know the word pun as yet, but you learned quickly. I didn’t expect such en- thusiastic response to impromptu themes on Appealing Onions, but I too learned quickly that here v as a class with spirit, humor, and tremendous enthusiasm. From that day on it via.s smooth sailing — and very enjoyable sailing for me. One of the greatest rewards of teaching is getting others to enjoy what you enjoy — a novel, play, idea, or some challenge to the mind, to the imagination. As the actor requires audience react- ion, so the teacher thrives on class response, whether in wholehearted agreement or violent disagreement. For- tunately, we have known both in our meny spirited dis- cussions, anecdotal digressions, and in my many exper- iments. My one hope is that you learned as much from me as I did from you — and as pleasantly too. There are many things that I shall remember of the class of ' 43: the looks of horror on many faces during - 2 - a test, and the inevitably good papers; the chuckles and sudden reversals of decision when the menu was read;the lingerers at two-thirty who wailed they would never get so much homework done in time — usually in time to ge out that night; the good humor boys and girls who delight- ed, and usually succeeded, in getting a laugh from the teachers; the hikes, and parties, and rehearsals — and now the many friendly letters in my mail box and the in- vitation to join you in your Year Book, Indeed, I find myself glowing like Mr Chips with pride and sentiment and gratitude. Like him, I shall look forward to your letters and visits for years to come No doubt this letter should include advice, a trad- ition which cannot be neglected though the advice often is. During your four years of high school you should have developed y ur common sense and your sense of humor. You win find both equally important in your adult life; they should go hand in hand — or should I say that one should keep the other in hand? Long-time planning is a popular slogan today. If it is applicable to the world in general, it is also applicable to your world in part- icular — to your career,. Look to the future and plan a- head today. Whether you’re joining others in the armed services, in schools and colleges, or in defense occupa- tions, choose wisely and with forethought that the post- war world may find you an able, an essentiar, and a happy member of society. Above ' all, retain your enthusiasm and your idealism in the warring world of today and the postwar world of tomorrow. With these you can face the future with confidence and zest. True, world chaos is not a pretty graduation gift, rather it is a challenge and a tremendous opportunity— a challenge to solve many problems old and new, and to solve them your way; an op- portunity to pioneer in the establishment of a brave, now world, ' the kind of world you wish to live in. You may have to give much, but you have much to give and much to gain. Knowing your spirit, I am sure that you will play a prominent part in building the world of to- morrow and in making it a typical America.n success, G-ood luck. Class of 43, and Godspeedi Sincerely yours A IIESSA E FROM THE PRINCIPAL To you, my friends of the class of 1943 of Major Edvjards High School, I give in part- ing ties e brief words of greeting and farewell. Ily first suggestion to you would be this: give your best to your job, v hatever it is. Any work worth doing is worth doing well. If you put your heart into your work, you will put in your best material. Formulate a sound philosophy of living. The road ahead is uncertain and full of dif- ficulties; there will be no secure, rosy fu- ture except as each of you makes it for him- self. It is trite but true that there can be no roses without thorns, no hills without val- leys, no rainbows v ithout rains. Kovj will you meet your difficulties? A poet has put it this way: ’’Did 3 ' -ou tackle the trouble that cane your vray, With a resolute heart and cheerful? Or, did you hide jrour face from the light of day. With a craven soul and fearful? Oh, trouble is a ton, or trouble is an ounce , Or trouble is what you make it. It isn t the fact tha.t you’re hurt that counts — But only, ' How did you take it?’ Finally, remember the words of your motto and bo Always Ready. Bo ready to give your lives, your fortunes, and your sacred honor to the cause that is most dear to you. You are beginning your lives in a period offering great opportunities and limitless challenges. Accept these challenges with resolute hearts fired with the faith that onlj a democracy can give. G-o forth courageously with that faith, and may God go with you. D A (]:Qjnu Kr, Peltier in his office Strictly keeps the lai ' i. We appreciate his knowledge And regard iiim with much awe Always ready and willing To give a helping hand; G-ive a cheer for Mr Chaffee — He ' s really been just grande Our hand goes out to Mrs. Severance, Our stand-by and our guide. , For whenever something vjorries us We find her on our sidOc Our Miss Pierce or Mrs- Weaver As we really ought to say. Is always happy and smiling Vie ' ll remember her that way Miss Jennings, our class advisor. Has surely been an aid; Without her consta.nt gi-iidance We ' d never have ma.de the grade. Although we miss Miss Ryan Who in math - as a whiz. We noxiT recognize Miss Ba.rrett As one of the best there is. Though history often bores us With da.ily quizzes and such; Credit goes to Mr. Namon That he taught us half so much. Miss Lindquist really is a whiz At languages and such. Her genius a.t certa.in times Has plea.sed us very much. Mrs, G-erald ' s pots and pans Arc shining in the kitchen. She really is the very best, She ' s always in there pitching. Miss Howe with voice so true and clear Has filled our hearts with song. We love her smile and gentle frown Whenever we go wrong. All hail the realm of boiler room And to the reigning King To Archie., monarch of his state, G-ood luck in everything. FACULTY This page who are is dedicated to those graduates now serving in the armed forces of Major Edwards of our country. o:[1awss so jo 1 . Kajor Edwards, naught can sever Bonds of comrades true Loving mem ' ries e’er inspire us In each task anew. CHORUS Major Edwards, Major Edwards Though we now must part Loyalty, unv av’ring, true, burns High in ev’ry heart. 2 . Some will stay and some will scatter You the v ay must show G-uide each footstep on life’s pathway As we onward go. 3 . Major Edwards, though we leave thee Mem’ries linger on Of the happy years spent with thee That too soon are gone. P, Anderson Lj j Dff WE OZODDJQD) m WE a a M atheraatic.al ability of John Hynes A ctiveness of Patricia Coffin J olliness of Karal Jelskis 0 ratorical ability of Donald Harter R hythm of John Gar side H agerness of Gregory Gardner D ancing ability of Norma Scollen ¥ illingness of Nancy Teachout A cquisitiveness of Constance Clayton R esponsibility of Beverly Parker D aringness of Lloyd Wilcox S illiness of the Senior Girls C ourtesy of Priscilla Anderson L augh of Edna King A ffability of Marion Turner S tudiousness of Priscilla Anderson S martness of Elena Cariraa 0 riginality of Dick Gardner F riendliness of Edna King F aithfulness of Jean Phelps 0 penheartedness of Freola Files R ealism of the Senior Boys T ruthfulness of Lillian Colangelo Y arns of Everett Romkey T alent in music of Helen Tashjian H umor of James Coffin R uggedness of Bob Keith E nergy of Bob Bancroft E arnestness of Andrew Cameron J, Phelps E. King 0:aAWSS EMBLEMS OF OUR CLASS Color of the sea and sky, Moving onward we shall try; Color of the pearl so dear, Symbol of love without fear. These our emblems did we choose. Pure white and blue of heavenly hues;: We promise now alvrays to fight For all that’s ever true and right. The white carnation is our ' flower, Sacred to us in every hour, Bringing memories of school days, And our happy carefree ways. We dedicate ourselves to these, And try to keep in tune the keys. For future hopes and pleasing dreams. And be prepared for life ' s deep streams. Constance Clayton Boy Best Dressed Johnny Garside Most Athletic Bob Keith Most Talkative Andy Cameron Most Helpful Karal Jelskis Best Dancer Johnny Garside Most Popular Bob Keith Most all round Karal Jelskis Handsomest Prettiest Johnny Garside Most likely to succeed Dick Gardner Most Studious Bob Keith Class Romeo Class Juliet Johnny Garside Girl Elona Carima Pat Coffin Edna King Beverly Parker Norma Sc oil on Marion Turner Nancy Tcachout Frcola Files Beverly Parker Priscilla Anderson Norma Scollon Class Writer Priscilla Anderson Favorite pastime study game sport ” food drink songs actor - actress story singer ” orchestra musician ” radio program “ movie ” periods ” athlete ” living person Movies Math Cards Basket ball Steak Coca Cola Coming In On A Wing and A Prayer and As Time Goes By Walter Pidgeon Greer Garson Gone With the Wind Bing Crosby Kay Kyscr Harry James Lux Radio Theater Random Harvest 6 7 Alice Marble Gen. MacArthur o:aAW5s awDo:o:D?s FRESHI ' IEN YEAR President : Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Social Chairman: Andrew Cameron Barbara Stark Elena Carima Donald Garfield Norma Scollen SOPHOMORE YEAR President Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Social Chairman: Donald Harter Marion Turner Beverly Parker Robert Keith Richard Gardner JUNIOR President : Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Social Chairmen: SENIOR President : Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Social Chairmen; YEAR Robert Keith Marion Turner Beverly Parker Richard Gardner Constance Clayton Karal Jclskis YEAR Robert Keith Constance Clayton Marion Turner John Hynes Richard Gardner Nancy Teachout ( D A D:)ajAMD a D 5U Priscilla Anderson Robert Bancroft Andrew Cameron Elena Carlraa Constance Clayton James Coffin Patricia Coffin Lillian Col ngelo Freola Files G-regory Gardner Richard Gardner John Gar side Donald Earter John Hynes Karal Jelskis Robert Keith Edna King Beverly Parker Jean Phelps Everett Romkey Norma Scollen Helen Tashjian Nancy Teachout Marion Turner PRISCILLA ANDERSON--A quiet, gentle, little person is our Priscilla whose opinions have come to be greatly- valued by her classmates. Her long, sensitive fingers show her love of art and great ability in that line. Priscilla composed the words for our class song which are very beautiful and, in a manner, express the beauty of her toiights . Her quiet perseverance and love of her studies make her a very pleasing personality. Priscilla will be rewarded for her work and will always be a forceful figure wherever she goes. ROBERT BANCROFT--One of the taller members of o-ur class is Robert Bancroft, otherwise known as Bob or Banny to his friends. His willingness to help has proved to be a great asset and will come in handy when he undertakes his future plans in construction work. With all his experience, we know he will be successful and come out on top. ANDREW CAMERON — Here is our real Scotchman of the class. Scotch by nationality, but as we all know, not by nature. Andy is a great guy, full of vigor, and a fine shot with a rifle. Besides being a good sport, Andy goes out for everything and always makes a place for himself especial- ly in basket ball. His activity in class affairs has been a hundred per cent and his work has helped no end. Perhaps one question about Andy must be answered here, Does he or does he not have a wave? The answer is Yes, but, oh I how we wish he would not dampen it down. With an Army life ahead of him, we wish him God speed and a quick return. ELENA CARIMA — Bright, cheerful, and meticulously clothed la o ir little girl, Elena. A whiz In the Commercial Department, she will obviously be the pride of some office In the future. Althovigh for the most part Elena Is quiet, she Is always on the spot when something Is going on. Her embarrassed giggle may often be heard when something In class goes wrong, and It Is often the cause for teasing. All In fun Elena takes it like the good sport she la, and we wish her luck In everything. CONSTANCE CLAYTON— Oh I how our Connie, for that is the name by which we know her, winces when addressed formal- ly. Although a very smart girl and student, Connie has always gone out for a lot of fun especially basket ball. However, owing to unforeseen accidents, she has always been forced to stand aside and watch the other players with envious eyes. We congratulate her for being such a good sport and hope that In the future she will have more opportunity to make the team. Violent language Is not a failing of Clayt but very often If something goes wrong, she will out with Oh Bunk much to the amusement of listeners. I am sure that Connie, despite her worry over freckles, will make a great success. JAMES COFFIN — James, commonly known as Jimmy, to all his friends Is properly considered leader of the dry humor section of our class. The study hall wouldn’t be complete without a pun from Jim, and otu? morale would certainly be lost forever without him. However, we do know that he has a very serious side to his nature. Jimmy has been accepted for the Merchant Marines, and we wish him God speed and a quick return. PATRICIA COFFIN — Pat Is otir all-star Captain of the girls ' basket ball team and the greatest sport of all. You can always find Pat where the fun is, and yet when there ' s a Job to be done, you will find her a strong, steady worker. Sports are not her only interest, and she is very capable mentally. We know that Pat, with her fine personality, will always be a success wherever she goes. LILLIAN COLANQELO — A young lady who always surprises her admirers with sparkling eyes, rosy cheeks, and shiny dark hair. We all can envy Lilllaji for these. However, her ability as a stenographer is not to be Joked about for she ' s a real whiz. You can always tell something la going on when Lillian and her friend, the so-called Fifi, get together. The black head and slightly red head close together usually la a forewarning of trouble in the camp--ajid they are always in it. However, we couldn ' t do without our Lillian who, although a serious young worker, obviously has a well-roimded personality. FREOLA FILES — Flfl as this young lady la wont to be called does not much resemble her name which perhaps seems more appropriate for little people. She is tall and admired greatly for her poise and posture which all of us could do well to follow. A great lover of sports is Fifi. Outdoor life in summer and winter meet her requirements of the ideal. She proved herself a great player in the school basket ball team winning cheers of approval for her grand sportsmanship. GREGORY GARDNER- - Five feet two, eyes of blue Is typical of Greg Gardner, or George as he likes us to call him. His present knowledge of aviation and his -likes for all sports already have been a great asset to him. We all know that he will attain high standing In the Army Air Corp. Uncle Sam needs fellows like Gregory to win this war, and we know that he will do his part to make us come out on top. RICHARD GARDNER — The envy of the girls with blonde hair and blue eyes Is our Dick, cartoonist, camera man, and general f m maker. Love for the out of doors Is his weakness; a long hike over the trail means nothing to him. A good student, Dick, keeps his work up to stand- ard, and higher, for he passed his Navy V-12 exams — both physical and mental. We hope to see Dick an officer In the future and meanwhile wish him the success he deserves. JOHN GARSIDE — A lively member of our class Is Johnny, always ready with a Joke, and full of fun. What else could we expect from his Scotch- Irish descent? He ' s a regular wow on the dance floor and many a sweet young thing has fallen for his wave. His spirited personality and quick wit have helped us all through many a trial. There will always be a crowd of admirers following John, and we are sure that success will follow even closer. Good Luck I DONALD HARTER — Don, to us and all of his friends, is thought of primarily as the class orator. We consider Don a young genius In his ability to hold forth on any subject and really make It worth listening to. Many times he has represented his school and with the greatest success. Don Is Interested not only In oratory, but for the future, his attention is also fixed upon aeronautics. He hopes some day to be an aeronautical engineer, and we wish him the best of luck and are sure of his completing this plan. JOHN HYNES--HOW we shall miss our tall, blue-eyed, take your time classmate, John. However, he Is far from slow — at Mathematics he Is a wonder, his calculating ability Is amazing I One of the boiler-room gang, he la not lacking in humor often having kept his classmates literally roaring. Hla personality will soon be a part of the U. S. Air Corps, and we are certain he will keep ' em flying high. To you, John, we also wish God speed and happy landings . KARAL JELSKIS — Without Karal, I do not believe the Class of ' 43 could ever get along. For school spirit and all- round good sportsmanship, we must admit that Karal can- not be beaten, and we appreciate the work that he has done for us. Although not on the basket ball team, he faithfully rooted and cheered them on, managing the boys with capability as only he could. As assistant editor of the year book, he is to be congratulated for the work and time he has spent. Our best wishes go with Karal In whatever he may do, for we know that he will do It well. ROBERT KEITH — Meet our Bob, the classmate, who in his quiet Influential way presides over us. Yet, he is no angel and has r m in every rat race” held from time to time. As a rule ”Mon,” for that ' s what his friends call him, is not heard above the crowd. However, we appreciate and regard highly his opinions. As our basket ball captain, Mon certainly showed his ability in sports. With the excellence he has shown in Math , and Science , we know he will be very successful next year in his study of meteorology. Best of luck, Mon . EDNA KING — Our fair, young, strawberry blonde has a giggle that we never co ild mistake. Edna 1s as lively as her mischievous eyes and is always into everything. She is active as the day is long. When posters are needed, Edna always seems to take a hand in making them, and in her spare time, is often seen copying magazine covers. Her willingness and humor are sure to get her places. We wish her all the beat. BEVERLY PARKER — Our capable secretary and all-rottnd com- petent girl runs her affairs with skill and ease. Already a full-fledged secretary, Bev has proved to us her ability to do commercial work. Further evidence of her capability is her efficient handling of this year- book— for she is no less the editor. An all-round sport, we find her always rooting for Major Edwards. As manager of our basket ball team, we could have found no better. Brains and a charming personality will see her through. JEM PHELPS — Here la another member of our Commercial Department whose work and good spirit have helped to put over many a difficult proposition. Jean is o ar big-hearted, all-round, swell girl, always ready with a smile and a helping hand. If you need any help, Just ask Jean. We need this kind of spirit in our world today and, Jean, the world needs them like you. Good Luck I EVERETT ROMKEY — Here is o ir lanky member of the Senior class who likes better than anything to hold forth on Socialism. Everett has studied on this perhaps more than siny other thing and has given us many interesting facts about it. We all love to tease Everett who takes it in the best spirit often returning as good as he receives. A good sport he has always supported us on projects with a willing hand and very often the use of his car. Let ' s give Everett a wish for real success in the future. NORMA SCOLLEN — Of the mamber of little girls in our class, Norma is our real Shorty,” but that fact puts her to no disadvantage. This young lady can swing it with the best on the dance floor. She can squirm, J jmp, and twist on the basket ball floor to the extent of astounding her taller opponents. Her eye for the basket 1s excellent and she ' s a good sport. Norma ' s school activities have been plentiful and ardent, and we know that her spirit will always carry her forward to success. HELEN TASHJIAN — Here we have our pianist. Helen has proved to be a really excellent musician, and our school will be lost without those agile fingers. Although rather a quiet and studious person, Helen has been a great asset in putting things over, and we appreciate her for It. She Is the most willing of our class, and we wish her luck In everything she attempts. NANCY TEACHOUT — Mathematician, mountain climber, basket ball player, softball enthusiast, and lover of all sp orts Is Nancy. She Is our all-round good player on any team. Capability Is Nancy ' s middle name, and her organizing ability has been an advantage that we all appreciate. Her desire to some day get her flying license shows her goal is a high one, and we know that she won ' t miss. MARION TURNER — Marlon Is certainly a girl with a spark- ling personality who Is always bubbling over with laughter and fun. Sports are a highlight with Marion, and when she isn ' t on the floor, she ' s there to cheer the team on to victory. Maybe it ' s the English in her that gives her all the characteristics that enable her to get along with all people. We ' re certain that she ' ll do a grand job as a nurse and wish her all the luck In the world. SEN DdS.D aS(i:udvqede s Priscilla Anderson : Chorus 4; Chatterer 4; Secretary of Connercial Club 3; Drawing 1,2, 3,4; A. A. 5;- Student Council 3. Robert Bancroft i ' Basket ball 1,2,3; Football l,2; ' G-yn 1,2,3; A. A, 1,2, 3, 4; Canera Club 2,3; Drawing 1, 2; Sports Club 2. Andrew Cameron : President of Class 1; Basket ball 2,3, 4; Baseball 1; President of History Club 4; Stamp Club 1,3; Round Table Club 1,2; Dancing Club ' 4; Sports Club 2; Chorus 3,4; A. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Debates 1,2,3 ' ; Librarian 3,4; Chatterer Staff 3,4; Year Book 4; G-ym 1,2,3 4; Elena Carlma : Biology Club 2; Commercial Club 3, Pres- ident 4; Chorus 2,4; Dancing Club 4; Class Secretary 1; Librarian 4; Chatterer 1; A A. 1,2, 3, 4; Constance Clayton : Chorus 1, 2; Basket ball Jj,2, ' 4; Dancing Club 4; Junior Play 3; Dramatic Club 3; G-ym 1,2; History Club Secretary 4; Social Chairman 3; Vice Pres- ident of Class 4; A. A. 1, 2,3,4. James Coffin : Basket ball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Stamp Club 1,2; Dancing Club 4; Sports Club 1,2; Chorus ' 4;- Camera Club 2; Gym 1,2, 3, 4; Biology Club ' 2; A. A. 1,2, 3,4; Debates 1,2; Mechanical DraT ring 1,2; Chatterer Club 4. Patricia Coffin : Conimercial Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,3,4; Chatterer- ' 4;Basket ball 2,3,4;Softball 1,2, 3,4; Dancing Club 4; Librarian 4; Gym 1, 2,3,4; Biology Club 2; Chat- terer Representative to Boston 4, Lillian ColangelQ ! Gym 1 Dramatic Club 3; Drawing 1; History Club 4; Dancing Club 4; Biology Club 2; Soft- ball 3; Chorus 2; A. A. 1,2, 3, 4. Freola Files : Gym 1,2; Basket ball 3,4; A. A. 1, 2,3,4; History Club 4; Dancing Club 4; A. A. Representative 4; Junior Play 3; Softball 1|2; Dramatic Club 4. Orogory G-ar drier : Baseball 2; Aviation Club 1,2, 3, 4; Round Table Club 2;Chorus 4; Orchestra 4; Dancing Club 4, Richard Gardner : Glee Club 1; Camera Club 2,3; French Club — President 3; Biology Club — President 2; Dancing Club 4; Legion Oratorical 2,3; Cross Country 3; Chat- terer 1,2, 3, 4; A, A� 1,2,3; Round Table 2, John Gar sid e: Dramatic Club 3; Chatterer 2,3; Sports Club 2; Orchestra 1,2; Chorus 4; Dancing Club 4; Gym 2, 3,4; Ao Ac 1,2, 3, 4; Mechanical Drawing l,2o Donald Ka : ter: Aviation Club 1,2,3, 4; Round Table Club 1,2; D ' ebatfcs 1 2; 3; Red Cross Ht Sa Council 3.4; Legion Oratorical Contest l,2,3;County Forensic League Contest 3. J ohn Hynes • Class Treasurer 4; Sports Club 2; Gym 1,4; A Ao 1,2, 3, 4. ' Round Table 2; Year Book: 4, Baseball 1; Football 1;2; Camera Club 2; Junior Play Committee 3, Karal J elskis : Sports Club 2; Camera Club 2,3,4; Gym 2, 3,4; History Club 4; Chorus 4; Baseball Manager 4; Bas- ket ball Manager 4; Junior Play 3; Ac Ac 2,3,4; Biology Club 2; Social Chairman 3; Dramatic Club 3; A, A. Rep- resentative 4c Robert Keith: Class President 3,4; Sports Club 2; Gym l,2,3_.4;Basket ball 2,3,4; Class Treasurer 2; Orchestra 2; A, Ac 1,2, 3,4; A. A. President 4; A . A, Treasurer 3; French Club 3; Vico President of Student Council 3; Student Council 2,3,4; History Club 4 Edna King : Chorus 1,3,4; Dancing Club 4; Commercial Club 3,4;Gym 1„2,3; Drawing 1,3,4; Chatterer 3,4; A. A, 3 , 4 o Beverly Parker: Ac A, Secretary 4; Biology Club 2; Com- mercial Club 3 , 4;Chorus 4; Chatterer 4; Class Secretary 2,3; D, A« P-r Pilgrim 4; Basket ball Manager 3,4. J can Phel ps: Biology Club 2;Commercial Club 3,4; Chorus 1,2,4; Dancing Club 4; A, A. 3. Everett Romkey : Aviation Club 1,2, 3, 4; Debates 1,2,3; History Club. 4. Norma Scollon : Gym 1,2; Basket ball 1,2, 3, 4; Dancing Club 4; Chatterer 4; Dramatic Club 3; Softball 1,2,3; Social Chairman 1; A A. Representative 3; Junior Play 3; A, A. 1,2, 3, 4; Year Book 4, Helen Tash.llan : Chorus 1,2; A. A. 3,4; Orchestra 1,2,4; G-ym 1; Secretary of Spanish Club 4; Drawing 1,2. Nancy Teachout : Chorus 1,2,4; Orchestra, 1 ,2 ,3 ,4; Junior Play 3; Basket ball 1,2, 3, 4; Softball 1,2, 3, 4; History Club— Treasurer 4; Chatterer 3; Jr. Red Cross Represen- tative 4; Social Chairman 4; Dancing Club 4; Dramatic Club 3. Marion Turner : Chorus l,4;Junior Play 3; Basket ball2, 3,4; History Club 4; Dancing Club 4; Round Table Club 2; Dramatic Club 3; A. A. 2,3,4; Class Secretary 4; Vice President 2,3; Biology Club 2; French Club 2. FRESHl-IAN YFAR In September 1939, we the class of 43 entered the doors of M. E. H. S. accompanied by the girls and boys from Boylston. We entered with courage and determination to conquer all gpals, because we were ready and V7illing to do our parts. ’.iHien we learned that Room 3 was to be our home room, we all tried to secure back seats. Some of us were unfortunate, but still others v ere more unfortunate, because x re later learned that we would have to occupy seats in Room 1. After our settlement was complete, we held our first class meeting on September 15, 1939, and elected our class officers President ,Andrexv Cameron; Vice President , Barbara Stark; Secretary , Elena Carima; Treasurer, Donald Garfield; and Social Chairman, Norma Scollcn. It x as in December that we held our roller skating party at hite City Park. Fun x as had by all, although many of us fell to the floor. After this outing we decided to settle down and hiber- nate with our studies until May. Consequently it was not until the cool, moonlight evening of May 10th., that xy e got together again and had a party in the auditorium. A 3m � ll fee wrs chrxgcd to help pay for the refreshments, and music furnished by the Victrola sent many dancing feet to the floor. Deciding it was best to make our plans for our class trip before our final exams, we held several class meetings for the purpose of deciding whether we should go to ViThite City Park or Lake Washacum. Maybe it was the blue coolness of the Reservoir as seen from the windox 7s of Room 3, that tempted us to vote to have our class trip spent at Lake Washacum. With that settled we could rest assured and make the darkest moment before dawn the brightest EXAI S. We knexir we could do this be- cause wc were ready; and we knexAr too, that we could make a brighter horizon the next year because we were going to be Sophomores, and could look down then at the incoming Freshmen, Elena Carima SOPHOMORE YFilP. On September 4, 1940, wo once m.- rc cnocrod the doors of I ' fojor Edwards High School, but thj s time with much more confidence than we had had the pi ' ovious yoe.r were now Sophomores, and could joke and make fun of the Freshmen, remembering hov we had been treated the year before. But our class had greatly decreased. Instead of the nearly half hundred pupils with v;hom we had started our high school days, vfc found ourselves x-:ith but a fevj more than half that number. The reason, of course, was due to the fact that our classmates from Boylston had left us to go to the Worcester schools. And then came another surprise, it hen we looked over our sched- ules to find to vjhich room wo wore to go, we discovered that our homo rooms would no longer be co-ed , but that the girls and boys x rould bo separated. As it turned out the boys were upstairs with Mr. Houghton as their teacher , while the girls remained dovrnstairs with Miss Pierce (now Mrs. Weaver), Now that VTQ were Sophomores with a capital S , we felt that wo were entitled to a little enjoyment and fun, so within the first month of school we held a roller skating party at VJhito City. No sooner had talk of this died down when what should come up but the subject of the annual Sophomore Hop. Of course this was met with much enthusiasm, and plans began to progress. On De- cerber 13 this dance was hold, and the fine orchestra and exhibi- tion dancers which we were fortunate to obtain, wore enjoyed by all. Naturally, not all of our time was spent in play as i tq had a good many other things to accomplish. Before the year ended, however, wo did find time to go bowling and this was really our last get-together of the year. With the closing of our Sophomore year, we sadly learned that our good friend and principal, Mr. Craig, would no longer be with us, but neverthelesfl we still looked eagerly forward to the day when we would again enter M E. H. S. and then, as very sedate Juniors, Beverly Parker JUNIOR YEAR For many of us that day came too soon. It was on September 3 that we found ourselves again ready to enter the portals of old Major Edwards, but how we had changed ' , We were now very sophisti- cated and all had a feeling of pride because x e x-iTore now termed as one of the ■ ' upperclassmen ' ' . This year xfe found that our boys and girls were once more to be together- and all under the able guidance of Hr. Tjutendro. We also discovered than our nex r principal x as none ouher than Kr. Chaffee, and it didn ' t take us long to find out xvhat an all round grand ' ' - person he is, What a successful year we looked forx-jard tolWith Mr.Lctendre to inspire us, jc could do x onders ' . The first wonder x re performed xiras that of the Junior Play, and after a good deal of preparation we xvcrc ready for the big night. But disaster befell us I One of our cast xms unexpectedly taken sick, so nothing could be done but to postpone the play. Now knowing the meaning of the v ord defeat hox- over, wo decided that we should take this opportunity to hold a farew-cll party in honor of our classmates: namely Ann Hollis and Jerry McCabe. In the f ollox ing xreek x e had our olay A Ready Made Family , and it was a great success. In the meantime another great event took place, that of re- ceiving our long looked for class rings. With all this excitement over at last, xj-e then settled down to a year of work. Social activities x ere forgotten until time for the annual Junior Prom, x hich we held on May 22. For our setting we had a western ranch, and even x ent so far as to have a cowboy sleeping by his campfire. The orchestra and all x ere fine and it was really a grand evening. Strange as it may seem the last day of school was far from the usual jolly day it always had been, because during the summer xve expected to lose our beloved pedagogue, Mr. Letendre to Uncle Sajm. We presented him with a parting gift, and many tears were shamelessly shed. V hat a surprise x-iras in store for us when x.e returned to school the follox ' j’ing September 1 1 Beverly Parker SENIOR YEAR Our Senior class began its fourth and last year of hi school on the ninth day of September, 1943, and selected for its officers the following: President- -Robert Keith;Vice President — Constance Clayton; Secretary — Marion Turner; Treasurer — John Hynes; Social Chairmen — Richard Gardner and Nancy Teachout; Student Council — Robert Keith and Donald Harter; A. A, Representatives — Freola Biles and Karal Jelskis, After having introduced the more business-like side of ouf last year, I can now turn to our activities e As our lives were continually shadov ed by the abnormal conditions brought on by the war, we found ourselves a rather quiet class. Our activities were greatly limited and no function of any kind was held. How- ever, our time together led by our ever beloved class advisor Mr, Letendre, Now Pvt, Letendre of the U, S, Signal Corps, will never be forgotten, ¥e all had a forewarning before beginning our year that he would soon be leaving us for the service of his country. Perhaps it did not mean so much to us or fully impress us till the last few days, and it was then that wo realized hovr much we would miss him. ¥e noticed all the more his pencil tapping and his almost comical expressions in trying to read our papers with- out his glasses. His corny jokes and puns became uproariously funny as we realized that vjq would hold those moments as happy ones in years to come. War or no war. Mr, Letendre ' s leaving us had to be celebrated by a party held at the home of the C, J, Hudson ' s, On October 1 the day before ho left, we planned for an open air supper with hot dogs and hamburgers cooked in the outdoor fireplace. The day as I plainly remember, was a perfect autumn one, and our outdoor supper proved a success. Our guest of honor decided after his meal to stay home and chat while the gang roved the to m on a scavenger hunt. The idea v;as to pick up the desired articles all over town — which wo did. Perhaps the most amusing incident that took place was i hon Karal Jelskis turned his watch over to Mr, Pfau for security on the wheelbarrow he was taking. After this, we came back to the house and enjoyed Mr, Letendre ' s slides, Coca Cola, and finally some familiar songs. The next day we said adieu to our advisor, teacher, and friend resolving in our hearts that we would carry on for him. Let us alvrays keep that resolution dear in our minds and truly carry on. Miss Lindquist was chosen to take Mr, Letendre ' s place. We are truly grateful to her for all the help that she has given us this year. The question arose as to whom we should choose for our class advisor. After due consideration we came to the decision that Miss Jennings of the Commercial Department was -for ,us. Miss Jennings a new teacher, suited us adiairably. Our advisor chosen, the Seniors now felt more settled. Life’s pattern was not so secure for the boys , however , It’s funny what war will do even to a small class. I should not say funny — perhaps pathetic is a more suitable xirord. It is not easy to work knowing that induction to some branch of the service follows graduation — that day which should set youth onto a new road of hope and ambition — not war. However, most of our boys know now what branch of the service they will enter. Andy Cameron, caught in the draft, was deferred until after graduation when he will enter the Army. Gregory Gardner and John Hynes made applicatiCD and passed all tests for the Air Force. By the middle or later part of April, 1943, John was called to Springfield and sworn in. Richard Gardner passed his Navy V-12 exam for mental an d physical rating. James Coffin signed v;ith the Merchant Marines and is prepared to go after graduation. Lloj’-d V ilcox, however, was our first classmate to go with the forces. Lloyd joined the Scabces, and we v ish him the best of luck and all possible success. I must not give the impression, however, that the girls are not preparing for later years . Many are planning to further their education, and others are going into the so very essential war jobs. We will all endeavor to do as fine work as we know the boys will. Nearing the end of our year, we found preparations for grad- uation and our year book in full swing. In the fall, we de- cided on blue caps and gowns with white tassels and collars for the girls. We changed our motto to Semper Paratus , and our flower to the white carnation. With all these things finally s ettled, we chose Marion Turner, Richard Gardner, and Donald Harter to be our graduation speakers. The last big event of our class was the WTAG Radio program which was a howling success — financially and otherwise. So, to the great finale of our senior year — graduation and the leaving of the school we have grown to love. We pass from its walls v;ith sadness realizing fully that in the world, that faces us, we have a task to do. That task, whatever it may be, for each one of us, v ill be done well. We hope that we can make the world a better place for future graduates. We arc determined that through our efforts a better world will come to pass. So that in the future, young men and women will graduate, not into a world of disorder and malice, but into a world of security and peace . Marion Turner o:aAWss wnaa As we stand here glancing from side to side in the grave- yard surrounded by the ghostly tombs of bygone classes we see looming ahead of us in the ghostly silence of this spectral place a small procession of the Class of ’43 who soon will enter last resting placel At this time being in sound health and state of mind (but knox ring we will soon pass out of existence) we, the Senior Class of Major Edwards High School, Town of West Boylstoh, County of Worcester, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby de- clare and publish this our last will and testament revoking all former documents made by us: To our highly esteemed Superintendent Louis J, Peltier, Miss Helen F5, Tashjian leaves her very effective diet so ho may lose as much vjeight as the doctor ordered,, To him, we leave also our respect and admiration for the good friend he has been to us dur- ing our four years here. Also x e will him our courage , fear, awe, and ability to stick it out so that he may pass it on to the in- coming Freshmen x ho x re know can use it to good advantage. To Mr, Chaffee, we gladly bequeath our more or less frequent visits to the office, on business or othervjise; our ability to be- come quiet when he is seen approaching; our independent attitude and high hopes for the future. We leave these with the idea that he will distribute them among the new Seniors, Although Mr, Chaffee often became quite disgusted with us, we are sure he will miss having somebody to reprimand occasionally during assemblies. To the Faculty, we lea.ve the gum wrappers found in the vacant desks in room 2, our school spirit, our unpaid debts, our faults (and our good points, too), our assignments, notes, activeness, puncctuality , and unhesitating response to be distributed as seen fit among the students in the years to come. To Mr, Stewart, the Senior boys leave a no chair to be used by him in the bailer room. The old one seems to be fairly decrepit and we are sure he v ill appreciate such a gift. The class as a whole leaves Mr, Stewart a whole nex enrollment of students to keep the auditorium floor cluttered with papers, Hoodsie cups, straws, bottle caps, and what not. After all, Archie has to sweep the floor anyway, so he may as xi ell have something to sho j for his efforts. To the Juniors, we bequeath our ability to conduct orderly (?) class meetings, our high scholastic standard, and our aggres- sive spirits so that they, like us, can become the most esteemed class in Major Edxirards, To the boys, in the Junior Class, the Senior boys leave their chairs in the boiler room so that Archie can have company during the quiet lunch period. To the Sophomores, we leave our dramatic ability. Not that the Sophs, could produce a. play like A Ready Made Family in the flawless way we did, but such ability could ai j them in putting - 2 - across a good Junior play. We also leave our toleration with homework, respect and admiration for our superiors, and our v coop- erative systems” for obtaining high marks during tests. To the Freshmen, x e leave our dignity so that they may re- frain from the childish practice of reading comic books in school time. It will help them to show some authority over the new freshmen as they begin their term in the fall. To the incoming Freshmen, we leave all the blood, sweat, and tears that we have shed during our four years at this establish- ment — as -jell as all the joviality and good times spent therein. Je leave also our excuses for not having horaexvork done and for e- vading P. M, sessions. Individually we bequeath the following: To Jean Boynton, Pat Coffin leaves her ability as a basket- ball player. With this ability the Senior girls should win a few games next year. Helen Tashjian leaves her ability as a ' pianist to Gilbert Stewart. She realizes talent when she sees it, and she hopes for his continued success as a rhythm maker. To Richmond Pendleton, Donald Harter bequeaths his gentle- manly x-rays and good manners in hopes that ho may surprise the teachers just once. To Donald Christenson, Dick Gardner leaves his x rit and (un) questionable puns. We knox yr he can use this talent along with his good looks to make him the future glamour boy. Andy Cameron wills his ability to jitterbug to Carey Primrose so that in the future he and Hilda will not have to waltz the Jump- ing jive all the time. To Elaine Gardner, Connie Clayton bequeaths her ability to look innocent. V c feel this will help keep her out of so much mischief, Everett Romkey leaves one well x rorn eraser to Charles Denton for use in Miss Barrett ' s classes, are sure, however, that he will not need the use of this as did Everett, To Harry De Wolfe Smith, James Ansel Coffin leaves his spark- ling personality and ability to attract the opposite sex. We doubt, however, if Harry needs this asset so perhaps he will pass it on to some one X ' rho does, Priscilla Anderson leaves her studiousnoss and quiet manner to Joan Lovell, Perhaps this xvill help Joan from receiving so many detention slips in the future. - 3 - To Bobby Lyon, G-reg G-ardner leaves a few feet to enable him not only to be heard but seen more often. However, Bobby seems to get around quick enough as it is— especially down the stairs at noon. So maybe he won’t appreciate the gift. To Elena Vercellone, Edna King vjith much sadness wills her gorgeous giggle hoping it may be some good and rescue next year’ s Seniors from the Monday blues. To Eleanor Tacy, Freola Files leaves her ’’quiet” disposition so that Eleanor vail be able to ’’get around” as ably as does Fifi, Robert Keith leaves his ability to baffle Miss Barret to Walter Lindquist. Miss Barrett seems to have him baffled so far, John G-arside leaves Ms romantic and glamorous characteristics not to a boy as many would suspect, but to a girl — Hilda Coleman, We know she can use this with her ”sailor” as v ell as her ’’civie.’.’ Maybe she does not need any more of this type of ability. He also leaves his wavy locks to Stanley Boynton, Karp.l Jelskis bequeaths his energy and wonderful school spirit to Roger Keith, V7e knox r this xMll help to keep the next Senior Class successful and alive. To Mrs. Severance, we leave Marion Turner’s blush to add to the flajning color she nox possesses, Elena Carima leaves ' her ’’doll” characteristics to Alice Lamoureux, Alice, however, probably vjill not have any difficulty in living up to Elena’s standards, Nancy Teachout bequeaths her brisk walk to Billy Cummings, We sincerely hope he xMll arrive at v ork on time v ith this new asset, John Hynes leaves his ability to ar c to Angeline Mcrcurio, This, combined with her ’’fighting spirit,” should always make her victorious over the teachers. Also, John loaves his mathema.tical ability to David Lovell, We know ho will always make an ”A” now, Norma Scollen leaves her magnetic attraction to those of the male sex, to Lillian Morrow, so she ought not miss a single man that goes by,. Beverly ' Pa.rker bequeaths her flying typewriter fingers to Jane Whitcomb, so she can move much faster as telephone operator. If Jane is as quick as we think she is, she’ll have all the time she wants to ” listen in,” To Connie Keith, Lillian Colangelo loaves her nice, rosy cheeks so Jonnie can get as nice a marine as Lillian is always telling us about. -4- Karion Turner leaves half of her huge correspondence to Christine Mooney, so Chris will receive as many letters from ■her as does Marion from a little town around Springfield Also, Turner leaves her ' “gift of gab to anyone who will take it. Jean Phelps bequeaths Ixr excellent cooking ability to Margaret Soule, so she may uphold Jean’ s position in the cafeteria next year as ably as did Jean. To Francis Bcnci. Bob Bancroft leaves his seat in the boiler room in hopes 1hat ho will uphold that high and dignified position. Also Bob leaves his driving ability to Bob Waters so Bob can go even faster in the future. We make , constitute , and appoint our Principal, John B. Chaf- fee and our Olf.ss Teacher, C. P. Jennings to be executor, and ex- ecutrix of this, our last will and testament. In Witness Thereof, we have hereunto suberibed our names and affixed our seals this twenty fourth day of June, 1943, A. D. The Seniors of Edwards High School o:aAWss 5 Here it is a beautiful day in June] Must I remain inside when I would like to be out using my new camera? G-lancing at my memo pad, I saw that I had no pressing engagements for the day. However, something else caught my eye and that was the date — June 24, 1953J Just ten years ago the class of 43 had graduated from M, E H, S, and started out on the road of life, I wondered what they were all doing and decided to go back and see what the old town would look like after ten years, I took my camera, got into my aircar, backed out of the garage, and winged my way toward the little town I had left ten years ago. As I flew over the spot vrhere the old town had stood, I was amazed at the changes that had taken place. West Boylston was no longer the same quiet, little to m but had groim into quite a thriving metropolis. The ball park was still in the same place, so landing there, I continued my way on foot Central Street was unrecognizable. Instead of the homes that had once stood there, Emporiums, of all sorts, lined each side of the street. As I passed one exclusive shop, 1 noticed a sign over the door reading Mile Elena Carima s Beauty Shoppe. I chanced to look in. Mile was busy performing all sorts of spectacular coiffures. I vras anxious to see Elena again, so I entered and we started discussing old times, xyhile I was talking with her, a new plastic limousine rolled up to the front entrance. Out of it jumped a swank-looking chauffeur who graciously opened the door of the car for his pas- senger — none other than Norma Scollen. Norma had grown into the town’s leading socialite and was indeed charming. I left the shoppe and it was then that I noticed the chauffeur. Previously) his snappy, alert attitude and perfect manners led me to believe that it was no one I knew. Now, I shw it xvas Everett Romkey still driving — but rayf how he had changedj Further doT m the street, I came to the Fire and Police De- partment. Curious, I went in to see the toim’s fire equipment. In the office sat Beverly Parker busily typing away. Bev was stenographer for the chiefs of these two departments. In talking with her, I learned that the two chiefs were in conference. She pointed to a door. On it read James Coffin, Fire Chief. Now I realized why all the fire trucks x rore American LaFrances, I went in and saw Jim, himself, at a desk quite dignified in his position. Beside him was Karal Jelskis, x ho in West Boylston, was respected as the long arm of the Law. I had a nice talk with them during which they told me that they were combining their efforts in gathering evidence against the honest racketeer, John Hynes alias PH. After leaving them, I strolled about the streets admiring the beautiful architecture of the buildings along the boulevards, I was so wrapped up in my picture taking that I nearly went right by the new hospital on Newton Hill. Curiousity made me enter and look about, I meandered about the silent corridors and as I did, there came to ray ears the sound of an old familiar giggle. - 2 - I couldn ' t mistake that giggle and knew immediately that Connie Clayton was somewhere about, I traced the sound to its source— • the Office of the Superintendent of Nurses, I walked in and there at her desk sat Connie in all her school day dignity. Beside her sat Lillian Colangelo, her assistant. They welcomed me and read me a letter from Marion Turner, Only then did I realize what had caused the giggles Marion was all settled down in her own English hone now and was the proud mother of three little cockneys, I left the hospital and walked back toward the business dis- trict, There, I met Don Harter, on his way to see an engineer who was building a factory for a new type of airplane designed for civilian travel© I went along iirith him to learn more about his work as an aircraft engineer, Ne went to the engineer ' s office. Here I saw a fumiliar head of wavy hair and recognized it as Johnnie Garside’s, He had turned out to ' be a well-known engineer. The architecture all over the town, which I had marveled at, turned out to be of his design and building skill, I loft John ' s office and wandered about taking pictures of this now Nest Boylston, I focused the camera on a building and, in doing so, a sign met my eyes. It told of a piano concert to be given at Carnegie Hall by the world famous pianist, Helen Tashjian, Anxious to see the old High School, I turned my steps in that direction, When I got there I was surprised to find that Mr, Chaffee had retired, but that Mrs, Severance was still there carrying on in his place. There, too, I saw two other class- mates. Jean Phelps was busy in the kitchen getting sandwiches ready for the pupils. She couldn ' t stand leaving the school and so had gone to a Teacher ' s college, returned, and taken up the job of dietician. From the gym floor, came the shouts of girls at play. Their energetic activities reminded me of the enthusiasm of our class. No wonder I Their gym instructor was Nancy Teachout, As I strolled about the residential end of the metropolis, I saw a familia.r reddish crop of ha.ir bending over flowers in a garden. How could I mistake thatl It was Freola Files busy at work. She had become a very noted food a.nd nutrition export, I talked with her for awhile until the church bell rang 12:00 noon. She turned to rush into the house, saying she just couldn ' t miss her favorite soap-box opera, because Priscilla Anderson was the leading lady in the role of Susan Lovelorn, Priscilla had gone all out for dramatics and was on the air under the sponsorship of Bob Keith ' s Dairy, Mon had taken over and was carrying on the business. His milk trucks wore ovorywhoro on the city streets,. Further along the street, I came to the ' city park. Busy at work in a tree with a saw and pail of tar, I saw Andy Cameron, Andy was the official landscape gardner and had full charge of the caring for the parks, gardens, and trees ' limbs, Andy had more fun, watching the limbs of the people, who xiralkod through the park, than pruning tree limbs. -s- Just then I saw Edna King coming down the street with a brief case under one arm and a sample bag in the other, I stopped her and engaged her — in conversation of course. She was an interior decorator and had decorated most of the homes in West Boylston, High overhead a plane droned along. Suddenly it began to perform acrobatics. From the antics it went through, I knew that the pilot must be G-reg Gardner, Greg had followed his life- time ambition and gone into aviation. Besides being a test pilot for Don Harter, he also owned his own airline. The day was growing late now and I thought it must be nearly time for me to start home if I were to got there before dark, I began to walk back, but a car drove up and I i as offered a ride, I was glad to get a lift after walking all day. Behind the wheel sat Bob Bancroft, Bob, I learned, was responsible for the splen- did condition of all the roads in town. He had a large crew work- Itng under him as well as a garage full of road machinery He let me out at a new drugstore. It occupied the lot where the old Post Office had stood, I went in to get some film, and again I saw an old ' familiar face, Pat Coffin was the proprietor. In her spare time, she worked as a waitress in a restaurant. My day a complete satisfaction, I returned to my own home and developed my films, I, by the way, had gone into photography and was continuing what I had started in high school. So it was, that the class of ' 43 had gone upon its way and had developed West Boylston into the thriving metropolis it was to which I returned on that day in 1953, Richard Gardner THE CHALLEN E At times such as these when our nation is locked in a struggle for its very existence, it may seem inappropriate to speak of the peace and post-war planning. However, vre know only too well that despite the fact that the first World War was fought to save the world for democracy , ano. to end all wars , we were involved in another conflict for the same objectives less than twenty-five years later. And why? Because we won the war, but v.’-c lost the peace; because x re refused to make plans in advance for the peace and the post-war world. But how can we win the peace? The answer to this is to ana- lyze the mistakes of the last one and to make plans to prevent their recurrence . The first mistake on our part was the policy of isolation which vie adopted at that time — declaring that it was the respon- sibility of Europe alone to establish order from its wreckage. But now the illusion of isolationism has vanished, leaving thousands of white crosses to bear in mute testimony. We now know that since no spot on this earth is more than sixty hours flying time from any other spot, we must abandon our out-moded policy or iso- lationism. The second mistake was the failure of the victorious nations to assist the vanquished in the task of reconstruction and reha- bilitation. This must not recur at the close of this war, as we must not again leave the people of the defeated nations in such a poor state that they are willing to accept the promises of revenge and world conquest of another Hitler. The third mistake vas the failure to guide the defeated nations in the establishment of a new government. This time we must esta- blish governments within the defeated nations sim.ilar to our own. We must guide them in the drawing up of a constitution and the election of leaders. For it has been proved that, although the American Democratic form of government has its faults, it is the m.ost Just, the most efficient, and the most desirable type of gov- ernment ever established in the history of man. The task of esta- blishing this type of government vjithin the vanquished powers may be the most difficult task before us; especially since vee are allied with the communistic dictatorship Russia. But it must be accom- plished at all costs. The fourth blunder was the inefficient disarmament treaties and the failure of the League of Na.tions. After this war, every nation must be completely disarmed. The League of Nations must be reestablished along the same general lines as previously, ex- cept that its decrees must be enforced by an international police force. This force should be made up of contingents of men and weapons from all nations in proportion to their respective pop- ulations. It should consist entirely of an air force supported by an air-borne infantry. In this form, the number of men involved could be held to a minimum. - 2 - Thus, we have corrected the mistakes of the last war. 3ut even then there is another great task to be undertaken. One that was not even considered the last time. That is the education of the conquered peoples in their responsibilj ti ' ' s as ci tizens of a democracy, as well as in the realization of tlieii’ great dependence on one another for mutual benefits. If chey are made to realize this, they will be more willing to live together peacefully and share their discoveries and advantages. There is not an area of activity in which this cannot be illustrated. For example, an Amer ican soldier xvounded by a Japanese bullet owed his life to the Japanese scientist, Kitasato, who was responsible for the anti- tetanus serum. A Russian soldier saved by a blood transfusion owes his life to Landstiene, an Austrian. A G-erraan soldier is saved from typhoid fever because of the x rork of a Russian, Ketch- nikoff. iTHiile a British flyer escapes death from a surgical in- fection because of anex technique developed by a Frenchman , Pasteur, and a German, Koch. As this is true of medical science, it is also ture of other fields. ViFhether it is mathematics or chemistry, v hether it is ships or airplanes, or a new kind of cloth, or a cyclotron for studying atomic structures ‘.Ideas cannot be isolated by geographi- cal barriers. Thought cannot be nationalized. The fundamental unity of civilization is the unity of its intellectual life. I have attempted to outline for you, not a plan for permanent world peace, which I believe is impossible to achieve until the very soul of man is changed, but rather a plan for lengthening for many years the interval betxveen this war and the next. This is entire- ly within our power. We have seen the results of the failure to provide for a lasting peace, and now it is for us to prevent these blunders from being repeated. This is our challenge. IVhat is our answer? But before wo can put into effect this or any other such plan we must destroy those who would destroy us and our civilization. In other words, we cannot vrin the peace until x re have won the war. This will take enormous sacrifices not only by you and me, the average American citizens, but by our political leaders as well. Every American , regardless of his political or eccnomis status has a great battle before him, and the defeat of Fascism is only the beginning. Our ancestors have braved the elements and fought and died to give us this great country, and x c must not now allow our precious heritage to be destroyed. Donald G. Harter IThat American Democracy Means To Me Tonight, as I stand here ready to give my graduation speech, I cannot help but wonder about the other young students who are as it were, standing like myself on the springboard, waiting for the final step that will send them plunging into a wo rid that is so un- certain. Before taking this step, let us consider . Join me and ask yourself personally, ’’ iHiat does America mean to us? This is no new topic although it has appeared more prominently since Pearl Harbor . War has entangled us, yes, even the very threads of our graduation exercises. Our boys are going, and vre love them for it. This gives us even more reason for thinking so seriously about ray topic. Perhaps America to you means primarily. Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Religion, and the Right to Vote, plus a thousand other little things that crowd into your mind. It’s the days soent by the sea, it ' s the dishes you do each night, the carols you sing at Christmas, and the baseball crowds. Per- haos most of all, it’s the thrill in your very heart when you hear, America, America, G-od shed his grace on thee. Yes, I, too, can share some of those glories that live in a heart used to obey in the principles of freedom. Yet, I am sure that I can come almost closer to knowing v rhat America means — your thoughts and mine may travel together for awhile, yet they arc destined to part . It is not easy to express the most sincere feeling of gratitude. Now with a fev words as possible, perhaps I can show you what it is that America means to me. At first, it meant a shelter, a place where ray friends and I found Physical rest. It meant a. home, and peace of mind for those whom I had left behind — not those left forever but those to whom I shall return bringing, I hope, something new and some- thing needed. Just as the Puritans and early settlers brought with them the modes and ideas of the old world, so perhaps I can return with those of their successors and make the so-called old world, new again. And although we cannot all return with pro- fessions and the like, there is one thing we may all try and return with, and that is a finer and deeper understanding for our neighbors. For as such, we are in this world, so rapidly growing smaller. This understanding is so very important, for we, Britains, are not so very different from you, Yankees. We can love with the same sincerity, wc can work with the same will, and we can play with the same spirit . It cannot hurt to recall that coming from the old v orld, you learned to love this land as I have learned to love and appreciate its warm hospitality. Indeed, I have been at a great disadvantage, receiving all and giving very little in return. Yet, I shall try to overcome this disadvantage with the one thing that each person on this earth has to offer — friendshio. And as an inconsequential representative from a country which has at this tine much to thank America for, I should like to thank you for all that you have done for me, and for those who will never have the opportun- ity. Friendship is a great thing in this world today, and when I finally return, may I have the assurance that you will clasp in all faith, a friendly hand across the sea. Marion Turner MAN ' S CONQ.UEST OVER DARKNESS” And G-od said, Let there be light; and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good and He separat- ed the light from darkness. Genesis 1 S — 4 Since the dawn of history , darkness has been one of the things that man has constantly feared and battled. Today, when we go in- to a dark room, we simply push a button and instantly the room is no longer dark but filled with light. We accept this light as one of our many modern conveniences; and yet, it represents one of man ' s greatest struggles — equal only to the struggle for ex- istence itself. Some fifty thousand years a.go, men regarded darkness as the symbol of death, and they worshipped the sun as the giver of life. Then, with the discovery of fire, came not only a new source of light, but also the first step in m.an ' s winning battle over dark- ness . Some prehistoric man, more imaginative than the rest, pulled a burning brand from his fire and thus invented the torch. Later it was discovered, that the oils of certain plants and animals burned with relative brilliancy. These were placed in stone vessels and furnished the chief light for many centuries. Long before the Christian Era, the Phoenicians invented the candle, a crude affair consisting of a wick set in liquid fat or oil. About 200 B. C., the first solid fuel was used. Tallow wax candles and later wax candles were made from whale oil. In 1783, the first major improvement for many centuries was made by accident — the invention of the lamp chimney by a French chemist. In the same century, gas was distilled from coal and used to illuminate streets and homes, and the gas mantle was developed. In 185© the first oil well was sunk in Pennsylvania. From it flowed crude oil and from this, kerosene was distilled giving a preferred fuel for lighting purposes. Up to this period, all lighting systems were dependent upon flame, resulting from the burning of a liquid, solid, or gas. With the discoveries in the generating of electricity, nan sought a method to use this power in producing light. In 1879, Edison announced his invention of the incandescent bulb, and from that tine on, we were no longer dependent upon fire for illumination. Edison used a carbon filament lamp because he found that carbon could be heated to high temperatures in a v icuum without breaking. The carbon filament, however, was frail and easily broken. Engineers soon developed a nearly unbreakable tungsten wire which could be drawn into a coiled filament with a melting point of nearly six thousand degrees Fahrenheit. This - 2 - was placed in a vacuum bottle filled X ' ith inert gas and made to glow white hot by passing an electric current through it — thus producing light. This lamp is used universally today. The greatest improvement in the entire history of artificial lighting has been made in the past ten years. It is a lamp which does not depend upon white heat for its light, but rather upon a chemical phenomenon called fluorescence. It is the flourescent bulb. The principle of its light is similar to the princiole of daylight , Chemists discovered that certain elements, when exposed to the ultra-violet rays of an electric arc, glowed brilliantly with different colors. It was knoxvn that daylight is made up of seven different colors; and so they combined the elements giving off these colors and painted them onto the inside of a vacuum tube. V hen an electric arc was directed through this tube, its rays struck the sides of the tube and gave off a brilliant, shadowless light nearly equivilant to the light of day. And so, through fifty thousand years, man has developed ar- tificial lights progressing from torches of about one candlepower to powerful lights of nearly ninety million candlepower. He has controlled light to the extent that he can do practically anything he desires from taking family portraits to piercing through the night skies to track down enemy aircraft. He can look into opaque bodies by means of t,he X-Ray tube and convert a. darkened room in- to a light room with the mere pushing of a button. Thus man has conquered the physical darkness of the world. There would seemingly be no further search for a light which is more perfect. However, the greatest discovery is yet to be made and here our task must begin. A greater darkness than man has ever known is clouding the world today. A darkness that cannot be Illuminated by the pushing of a button or the glow of an in- candescent bulb is enveloping man ' s mind. It is closing his eyes and his mind to a light far brighter than any which has yet been developed. This light is a spiritual light and will take more than long hours in a laboratory to discover. Man will not use flame or electricity as his means of acheiving this light; he must use faith and courage, and above all, perserverance . It took 50,000 years to find a perfect, artificial light, and perhaps it may take longer for him to find this perfect spiritual light. Wo cannot hope to accomplish an end in our lives nor can the genera- tion after us ' . It will take long and perhaps unresponsive years until eventually it will be found. Man would never have dreamed of our modern electric light a million years ago, and here is where our advantage lies, for nov; we can see our opportunities. It is our aim to begin a task which we know must and will be ac- complished. - 3 - ”And G-od said, Let there be light, and there was light. Yes, there was and is light. God gave us daylight. He gave us the nind to find a perfect artificial light and now through Hie wc can have Faith and Will to find the spiritual light — the light which is really perfect. This is our air.i — this is the task wc arc beginning and when the end has been reached, then, and only then, will can ' s conquest over darkness be accomplished. Richard Gardner CLASS OP ”44 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Social Chairmen Athletic Representatives — Student Advisory Council — Class Colors Class Flower Class Motto Class Advisor David Lovell Elaine Gardner Jacquelyn Whitcomb Margaret Soule Arline Cameron Charles Denton Sara Morazzlnl Roger Keith Stanley Boynton Maroon and white White carnation Forward Forever Mr • Namen Bond, Francis Boynton, Jesin Boynton, Stanley Cameron, Arline Coleman, Hilda Denton, Charles Gardner, Elaine Keith, Constance Keith, Roger LaBosslere, Irene Lsunoureux, Alice Lindquist, Walter Lovell, David Lovell, Joan Mercurlo, Angelina Mooney, Christine Morazzlnl, Sara Morrow, Lillian Pendleton, Richmond Proctor, Phyllis Soule, Marg ret Tacy, Eleanor Vercellone, Elena Waters, Robert Whitcomb, Jacquelyn Whitcomb, Jane CLASS OF 45 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Social Chairmen Athletic Representatives- Student Advisory Council- Class Colors Class Flower Class Motto Class Advisor Edith Bacchlocchl Victor Novla Josephine Renzonl Louise Potvln William Merritt Marjorie Hubbell Rita Mollnari Marcia Pfau Gilbert Stewart Maroon and gold Yellow Tea Rose Clarlor e t nebris Mrs, Weaver Ayers, Ruth Bacchlocchl, Edith Belles, Paul Bond, Robert Calcia, Rosalie Christenson, Donald Dellasanta, Esther Goodale, Martha Hubbell, Marjorie Maki , Tlmo Merritt, William Mollnari, Rita Novla, Victor Pfau, Marcia Potvln, Louise Raymond, Louise Renzonl, Josephine Rosenlund, Donald Rosenlund, Ronald Shaw, Mildred Smith, Elizabeth Stewart, Gilbert Tashjlan, Edward Tenken, Harry Wilson, Thomas Wyman, David 1 CLASS OP 46 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Social Chairmen Athletic Representatives Student Advisory Council- Class Colors Class Flower Class Motto Class Advisor David Che ever Mary Giohelllna Mildred Allen Joseph Curtin Elizabeth Buck Harry Smith Costa Rottl Msirgaret Teachout Myra Pfau David Che ever Crimson and white Red Rose With Work We Win Mrs • Severance Allen, Mildred Buck, Elizabeth Cheever, David Comfort, Pauline Curtin, Joseph DePatsy, Dominic DlPietro, Guido Gambacclnl, Andrew Giohelllna, Mary Gordon, Harold Goodale, Ruth Ivashek, Alfred Klar, Robert LaComfora, Prank Leonardl, Della Lyon, Robert Orclanl, Joan Pierce, Marilyn Pfau, Myra Prijnrose, Clayton Reed, Charlotte Robertl, Mary Rottl, Costa Smith, Harry Teachout, Margaret Whitcomb, Edgar J JQD D:5 Miss Lindquist : What three words are used most among high school stu- dents? Pat Coffin : I don ' t know. Miss Lindquist : Correct. Mr. Namen : What happened to Garfield? Jimmie Coffin : He was shot in the back. Mr. Namen : What was the reason? Jimmie Coffin; A bullet. Cameron ; What did the genius say to the moron? Gar side : Hello, Cameron. Miss Jennings : Donald,! wish you would learn to write better your v,� riting is terrible. Harter ; But Miss Jennings, if I wrote any better you would be finding fault with my spelling. Turner : I just swallowed Flf i ; I don ' t see any change in you. Joan Phelps : y so doleful? Bev Parker ; I x rrote an article for the MESA and Miss Jennings condensed it. Jean Phelps : Oh we 11, you should be thankful she didn ' t can it. Romkey ' s Uncle Herb : ' ’yell, Everett, how are you getting along in school these days?” Everett ; Not too bad. Uncle Herb,I ' m trying a fully hard to get ahead.” Uncle Herb : That ' s good you certainly need one . Dear Doctor Dean ; l at does a kiss on the ear denote? Sincerely yours, Connie Clayton Dear Connie : Nothing, except you shouldn ' t have doged.. Yours truly. Doctor Dean The Japs have a new way of announcing their naval defeats. Today one of our cruisers destroyed two American toroedoes. Putting out the MESA is funny business. Funny business usually means something fishy. Fish smell , therefore the MESA v liat are We saying ' . ' . ' . ' . ' . Teachout at the library : lifhere do you keep your aviation books? Iwa.nttho Sky Pilot ' i Miss Barrett : If you were 6 years old, how old would yDu have been 8 years ago? Mrs. Severance : VThat is the Latin for ' He pretended he wanted to walk? Connie : Hitch Hike Hokum. LOVES LYRIC LOST Johnny and Jimmie and Andy, the lean, In front of Hudsons one night wore seen, And there by the light of a crescent moon, To Marion Turner sang many a tunco Alas and alack for the plans of men, The fair maid was in the bath tub then, And with her own singing made such a noise She heard not the songs that were sung by the boys. The Church Bell Miss Lindquist ; ‘’James vjill you define ap- petite please? Coffin .after a pause : V hen your’e eating you’re ‘appy; when you get through you ' re tight — that’s appetite ► Mr, Namen : In vrhich of his battles v as King Gustavus of Sweden slain? J elskis : I’m pretty sure it was the lastcne. Bancroft : iHien does a farmer double up a sheep vrithout hurting it? Hynes ; When he folds it. Mrs. Weaver : Gregory, have you talked today without permission? Grog : Only v.nmst Mr s . We ave r • J ohn should he have said vnanst? John : No, he should have said twiot. Lillian C . to Auto- salesman: Say, you said this was a. good car, it won b even climb a hill. Salesman : I said, ’On the level it’s a. good car, ’ -4- Harter : Lend me a quarter, Dick. Dick: I think not . Harter: YOU won ' t. Dick: I won ' t . Harter: You ' ve no have you? doubt of my character Dick: I haven ' t . Harter: Well, why won ' t you then? Dick: Be ca u s e I have no doubt of your character . Bev: Think of those Spaniards going 3000 miles on a galleonl Keith: ti Aw forget it. You can ' t believe all you hear about those foreign cars.” Marion : ”I have the niost wonderful ally tree . “ John Hynes : Really, what are you, the sap? G-arslde : would go x ell with my black and yellov; socks? Coffin : HiD boots. Keith : Why are you running? Bancroft : To ston a fight. Keith : Yeah, who’s fighting? Bancroft : Oh just me and another guy. - 5 - Norma Scollen and Elena Carlma ’were discussing men Norna asked, VJhich vrould you desire most in a husband — brains, wealth, or appearance?” Appearance , replied Elena, and the sooner the better. hr. Chaffee : I wouldn’t slide down the ban- ister like that. Edna King : You wouldn’t Hr. Chaffee? Then show me how to do it, Bob B ; The boss just made me manager of his doughnut factory. Karal : Are you in charge of everything? Bob B: Yes the hole works. Helen: When I arrived in W.B. I a cent in my pocketbook. didn’ t i have Jean P: How come? Helen: I was born here. Andy: V hy are you going steady with her? Dick: Because she’s so different girls I know. from other Andy: How ' s that? Dick: Because she’ll go steady with me . Lady : And what arc you going to do when you grow up to be a great big girl? Sue: Reduce. AVIATION CLUB The aviation club was organized on the sixteenth day of October. The meeting on that day consisted of electing a staff of officers and an eDsecutive committee, Greg Gardner was elected president; Robert Waters, vice president; Stanley Boynton, secretary and treasurer; Richmond Pendleton and Timo Maki vo?e elected to the ex- ecutive committee. This committee was to decide on the details of our meetings. We decided to have a movie to raise money to build a link trainer for use in the club and the aviation class which was started this year. The movie was ’’Beau Geste” and it was shown on the 10th and 11th of Decem- ber. A net profit of 33.33 was made. It was decided that a wind tunnel be purchased for the Aviation Class instead of the trainer as was pre- viously planned because it would be more useful. The wind tunnel has been ordered and should be here for next year’s curriculum. Members of the Aviation Club are as follows: Costa Rotti Greg Gardner Stanley Boynton Edgar ’. Hiitcomb Robert Klar Donald Rosenlund Joe Curtin C. C. Primrose Richmond Pendleton Everett Romkey Edwajrd Tashjian Robert Lyon Donald Christenson David Wyman Timo Maki Harry Tenken Donald Harter GIRL’S BASKET BALL Captain — Patricia Coffin Manager — Beverly Parker Coach — Mrs. Weaver The prospects for the 1942-43 basket ball season looked rather gloomy when it was realized that the school busses could not be used for our customary inter- school sports’ program. However, with their usual enthusiasm, the girls made the most of what competition was possible in the near vicinity. As a whole, the sea- son was quite successful. Norma Scollen, high scorer with 96 points. The line-up included: Jean Boynton, second high scorer with 94 points; and Christine Mooney. Marjorie Hubbell and Msirtha Goodale were their dependable sub- stitutes. They all showed grand teamwork and fought every second for victory. The guards, Patricia Coffin, Captain, Preola Files, Sara Morazzlni, and Margaret Teachout as substitute, exhibited marvelous cooperation. Six of the team’s players are leaving this year. They are: Patricia Coffin, who always did her utmost to keep opponents from scoring; Preola Piles, who would use a secret hop to get near the basket and who almost never failed to score. Nancy Teachout, because of injury played in only the games at the beginning of the season. However, when she did play, we could count on her accurate eye and able teamwork. Marlon Turner, and Constance Clayton, energetic guard and forward respectively, played whenever occasion permitted. One of the best of managers, Beverly Parker, will also graduate. Although some of the most able players are leaving, we are sure that next year will be a very successful season. IJ- V W ■ -v . V f4 V • Jil BIOLOr y CLUB President — Irene LaBossiere Secretary— Josephine Renzoni Treasurer — Josephine Renzoni Social Chairmen — Alice Lamoureux V illiam Merritt The Biology Club of 1942-1943 has had a successful and faithful year. This club is under the supervision of Mrs. Weaver, Meetings are held on Fridays of every other week in Room 6. At Christm.as time the mem.bers gathered for a party and ev eryone worked on Christmas decorations. On their completion, orders were taken and all the decorations were successfully sold. The club also went on roller-skating parties at the Skaterina and the Cocoanut G-rove, Fun was had by all. The club sincerely hopes that the coining Biology Glass will ' have as much fun as the present Biology Club has had this year. Edith Bacchiocchi Rita Molinari Josephine Renzoni Donald Rosenlund Alice Lam.oureux Joan Lovell Mildred Shavj Costa Rotti Thomas Wilson Robert Bond David Wyman Dominic DePatsy THE CHATTERER This, the sixth year of the Chatterer, has been fairly eventful. Patricia Coffin was elected editor- in-chief after the resignation of Richard Gardner. Christine Mooney and Patricia Coffin, accompanied by Miss Jennings went to a convention in Boston for the staff of school papers. It was proved that the student body was interested in the Chatterer by the percentage of papers edited. Staff 1942-1943 Clubs Assemblies Advisors Editor-in-chief Assistant Editor Business Manager Senior Reporter Junior Reporter Sophomore Reporter Freshman Reporter Humor Special Reports Patricia Coffin Beverly Parker Norma Scollen Patricia Coffin Christine Mooney Gilbert Stewart Margaret Teachout Richard Gardner Edna King Priscilla Anderson Richard Gardner James Coffin Harry Smith Priscilla Anderson Miss Jennings Miss Lindquist BOY ' S BASKET BALL The Basket hall team weathered a short hut hard season with Captain Boh Keith leading the team. We played out of our class In almost all of our games. This fact can he ascertained hy a look at the score hook. However, the members of the squad enjoyed the season even though the action was limited because of transportation difficulties. Mr. Chaffee took over the coaching at the beginning of the season but was much too busy with his duties as principal to do justice to his coaching ability. The season opened on an enjoyable note when the team made the alumni grovel In the dust. This feeling of joviality was short lived however, for In our next encounter Assumption walked away from us In no uncertain terms, and we lost our first Interscholastic game to the tune of 56 to 25. Our ensuing tangle was with Holden, and we left there with no uplift of our spirits — going down to a 51 to 20 defeat at the hands of the Purple Terriers. The following battle was with the Shrewsbviry Jayvees, and here we did some ”troddlng” for a change and walloped the lads from Shrewsbury 50 to 24. The team did not have much time to bask In the glory of this victory because In the next two games we again suffered h amlll- atlng defeats from Holden and Assumption. The scores respectively were 63 to 25 and 61 to 13. Our last game was played with the West Boylston Independents, and after a long gruelling contest, we managed to squeeze out a 28 to 26 victory and ended the season on a note that corresponded with our original contest. Members of the team and how they scored; Nyne Points Captain Bob Keith ....... . 24 Bob Bond ......75 Charlie Denton 54 Andy Cameron 22 Jim Coffin 7 Vic Novla 3 Paul Belles 2 Harry Smith 0 Don Christenson 0 Bill Merritt 0 I THE COMIIERCIAL CLUB At the first meeting of the year, the following officers were elected: President — Elena Carima; Vice- President--Beverly Parker; Secretary — Elena Vercellone; Treasurer — Mildred Allen; Social Chairmen — Patricia Cof- fin, Edna King, and Margaret Teachout, On March 19 we had a successful Victory Party There was dancing to the music of recordings, refresh- ments, and games in which everyone took part. The members of the club are as follows: Hilda Coleman Lillian Morrow Carey Primrose Louise Potvin Ruth Ayers Rosalie Calcia Elena Carima Patricia Coffin Margaret Teachout Mary Giobellina Jean Phelps Elizabeth Buck Roger Keith Walter Lindquist Beverly Parker Elena Vercellone Mildred Allen Edna King HISTORY CLUB The Major Edwards Historical Society is one of the nev r clibs that adds nuch to the ex- tracurricular activities in our high school. It gives those students interested in United States History and current events a chance to express themselves, and adds something worth- while to everyone ' s knowledge. Meetings are held on the first and third Fridays of the month. Andrew Cameron was chosen president; Robert Keith, vlce-presiUent ; Nancy Teachout , treasurer ; and Constance Clay- ton, secretary. For Armistice Day we presented a play at assembly. In January the members sbm the movie , America on Parade , which irras obtained by Mr. Namen. VJe presented Fun to be Free by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur for the Memorial Day assembly. This radio broadcast proved tobetho termination of the activities of the Major Edwards Historical Society in 1945. Advisor: Mr. Namen Freola Files Nancy Teachout Richard Gardner Harold Gordon Andrew Cameron Robert Keith Karal Jelskis Lillian Colangclo Constance Clayton Marion Turner David Cheever STUDENT COUNCIL Officers President — Donald Harter Vice-President — David Lovell Secretary — Marcia Pfau Seniors : Robert Keith Sophomores : Edith Bacchlocchl Donald Harter Marcia Pfau Juniors : David Lovell freshman; David Cheever Stanley Boynton Myra Pfau i SPANISH CLU3 The Spanish Club has met nearly every Friday At these meetings games have been played in Spanish, and Spanish songs are sung. Some of the members have Span- ish correspondents in foreign countries. At the Sophomore Hop in April the decorations had a Spanish motif with red, yellow, and green prevailing. 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