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

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1946 volume:

I lOest Bey sten, Massachusetts Editor MARY GIOBELLINA Assistant Editor MARGARET TEACHOUT Business Manager DAVID CHEEVER Assistant Business Managers HAROLD GORDON — EDGAR WHITCOMB Sports MARGARET TEACHOUT Photography ROBERT KLAR Class Will JOAN ORCIANI — PAULINE COMFORT Class History MILDRED ALLEN — MARY ROBERTI Class Prophecy ELIZABETH BUCK — EVELYN PRINSEN 111 - ' M I 1 1 !■ i ,1 , M- 1 1 I h 1 TT ' ir:! T I ' I ' II ' IlM ' I ITU r ! ' T II li .lHnmi H 2 } 4 9 K. -4 0 fs 8 MAJOR EDWARDS HIGH SCHOOL This is the first time in five years that a senior class has been able to publish the Mesa in a world at peace. In view of this fact the Class of ' 46 has deemed it fitting to dedicate its yearbook to the boys from Major Edwards High School who so nobly sacrificed their lives in World War II for the cause of freedom. Those from our school who fought and died: FRED CHILDS ROGER HOLT M. KENT SMITH SIMON SURABIAN RANDALL TOYE jo iewm Following the tradition of Major Edwards, we have assembled this book as a record of the years we have spent here. In days to come, we shall often look back in this book and remember the happy days of the time we passed at Major Edwards. We wish to express our deepest appreciation to all who have helped make our stay here pleasant and worthwhile, and we know the education obtained here will always be an asset to us in later life. LOUIS I PELTIER Superintendent DONALD W. GOODNOW Principal MARY R. MAGUIRE MAUDE M. SEVERANCE HANNA A. NAMEN WILLIAM R. STANTON i LOUISE M. SULLIVAN DORIS H. PARKER 4 6 lr-. K ll!lllllllllllllllPlllll!lll!lll[l!l[l!!lllllllllN! ' llllllillllW FRESHMAN YEAR President David Cheever Vice President Mary Giobellina Secretary Mildred Allen Treasurer Joseph Curtin Student Council Representative . Myra Pfau SOPHOMORE YEAR President Vice President .... Secretary Treasurer Student Council Representative David Cheever Margaret Teachout Mildred Allen Harold Gordon Mary Giobellina JUNIOR YEAR President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Student Council Representatives David Cheever Mary Giobellina Mildred Allen Margaret Teachout Harold Gordon, Elizabeth Buck SENIOR YEAR President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Student Council Representatives Harold Gordon Mary Giobellina Mildred Allen Margaret Teachout Robert Klar, Elizabeth Buck MILDRED ALLEN If you see a cut, petite girl with many books under her arm, you ' ll know it ' s Milly . An honor roll student all through H. S. and a welcome addition to any get-to-gether, Milly is a friend to everyone. Her romantic nature is very evident at times; her eyes get dreamy, she smiles for no apparent reason, and, in general, she looks miles away. We know that Milly will be an honor student at college. Drawing 1; Chorus 2, 3; Commercial Club 3; Biology Club 2; Basketball 3; Junior Play 3: Assistant Editor 4; Gym 2. 3 ELIZABETH BUCK Bucky , to put it mildly, is the girl with the art of conversation, and let me add that the conversations are always interesting! She is always willing to lend a helping hand and with her winning personality and cut appearance, we know she will succeed in whatever she tries even if it ' s keeping that sailor happy. Chorus 2, 3; Minstrel Show 2: Gym 1, 2; Basketball 1; Commercial Club 1. 3; Biology Club; Assembly Committee 4; Student Council 3; Student Council V. Pres 4; Junior Play; Social Chairman oi Class 1. 2 DAVID CHEEVER Wedge is the arm-chair psychologist of our class. He is very well read in this subject, and every now and then astounds us v ith his grandiose vocabulary. Dave has a humorous side also and appreciates a good joke. More often than not, he is the originator of some deviltry. With his understanding nature and good humor, Dave should go far in his chosen pro- fession. Class President 1. 2. 3; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Student Council 1. 2, 3; Junior Play 3: Business Manager of Yearbook 4; Chairman of Magazine Drive 11 9 ! PAULINE COMFORT Line is one of our quiet girls, but she has a giggle that you ' ll never forget. Very dextrous at the type- writer, she is a distinct asset to the commercial de- partment. A very graceful dancer, she is usually found wherever there is music. With that sunny smile and sparkling nature, she will surely be a success. Chorus 2. 3, 4; Biology Club 2; School Paper 4; Dancing Club 1; Minstrel Show; Operetta JOSEPH CURTIN Joe is famous for the transportation he has supplied for oui class. That Ford certainly is put to the test when Joe starts out with all seats taken. Seriously, however, we shall always remember Joe for his helpfulness and cooperation and perhaps for starting a few arguments in Mr. Namen ' s class. All the best to you, Joe, in whatever you do. Class Treasurer 1; Aviation Club 1; Red Cross Rep. 3; Social Chairman 4 MARY GIOBELLINA Hail to our capable editor, Gib . Efficiency plus! We wouldn ' t be able to get along without her! She is one of the sports enthusiasts of our class, but never neglects her studies and always achieves a high mark. Witty and attractive, she is always ready to smile and be kind to people. Here ' s to your success and happiness in everything you undertake! ! Commercial Club 1, 3; Chorus 2, 3; Gym 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 4; Class V. Pres. 1. 3, 4; Student Council 2; Junior Play 3; Biology Club President 2 RUTH GOODALE Ruth is a girl with a cheerful smile and rosy com- plexion. Her efficient help in the commercial depart- ment has been much appreciated. Also, Ruth is always ready to lend a helping hand in any matter which may arise. We feel sure that it won ' t be long before Ruth ' s housekeeping talents will be put to real use, although she continually asserts her deter- mination to be an old maid. Commercial Club 1; Basketball Manager 4: Junior Play (prom) 3; Softball 1; Basketball 1. 2: Chorus 1, 2. 3: School Paper 4; Dancing Club 2: Minstrel Show 3; Athletic Association 1. 2 HAROLD GORDON Waxey is the handsome, well-groomed chap who is president of our class. Also, he is one of the best alibiers we have ever seen, especially when he is trying to get out of P. M. ' s. He has a serious side, however, and his contributions in the class room prove this. Good luck, Harold. We know you will ' ' go places” with all that ability. Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4; History Club 1. 2. 3; Aviation Club 1; Class Treas. 2; Student Council 3; Class Pres. 4; Phys. Ed. 1; Jr. Red Cross Rep. 3. 4; Student Council Treasurer 4 JOAN ORCIANI Jenny is the happy-go-lucky member of our class. She always has a joke or bright remark to enliven the conversation. She ' s a whiz on the basketball court and has many fans, specially in Brookfield where she is familiarly known as Veronica . With her vibrant personality and capable bedside man- ner, we know she will succeed in her ambition to become a nurse. Junior Play (usher); Commercial Club 2. 3: Biology 2: Dancing Club 3; Home Nursing 3; Minstrel Show 2; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 4 ■llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllM 4 1 1 fa ROBERT KLAR Bob is one of the most talented members of the class, excelling particularly in the field of music. Though he often gets into trouble, a certain influence always seems to pull him through. The industry he displays in many extra-curricular activities, certainly pro- phesies success for him in years to come. Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Aviation Club 1, 2; Student Council Pres. 4; Assembly Committee 4 MYRA PFAU Mimi as she is often called, is the blonde bomber of the class of ' 46. Besides excelling in her studies, Myra can really throw a softball or basketball around. Her versatility makes her well-liked by everyone, and her kind hospitality has resulted in many class parties. Myra has a secret formula for appearing innocent at the right times. All the success in the world, Myra, at college and in your chosen career. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain Basketball 4; Softball 3; Student Council 1: Spanish Club 1, 2. 3; Junior Play; Athletic Council 3; Gym 1, 2. 3 EVELYN PRINSEN Evie is the girl who really knows how to smile, and when we look at her we think of the old saying, Smile and the world smiles with you . Her good humor and willing cooperation have won her many friends. She excels in m usic, and her witty com- positions have brightened many an English class. Evie should go far in the future. At North High: Gym 1; Chorus 1; Here: Chorus 2, 3, 4; History Club 2; Minstrel Show 2 4 12 % MARY ROBERTI Mary is an attractive, dark-haired girl in our class. She has a mirthful, cheerful nature, supplemented by a giggle . Wherever there is something going on, Mary is there. If you hear a typewriter banging away, you may know it ' s Mary in room 5 with the situation well in hand. It is rumored that a certain Marine has her situation well in hand. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Commercial Club 3; Junior Play (prompter); Gym 1, 2, 3; Softball 1; School Paper 4 (Production Mgr.); Operetta 4 MARGARET TEACHOUT Peg is the tall, fun-loving girl of the Class of ' 46, who definitely admires handsome six-footers. She is a star pupil in the classroom and an enthusiastic participator in all extra-curricular activities. Where would the Full Moon be without Peggy as editor, or where would the basketball team be without its star forward? With her understanding nature, Peggy will make an excellent social worker. Chorus 1, 2, 3; Gym 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Athletic Rep. 1; Class V. Pres. 2; Class Treas. 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Editor of School Paper 4 EDGAR WHITCOMB Ed is the Senior who is full of pep, vim and vigor. Wit seems to be his middle name. Although he isn ' t active in sports, he seems to enjoy being active with the opposite sex. The girls think he is quite handsome and a nifty dancer! We all wonder where he finds spare time to squeeze in his homework. Ready and willing to help, he is bound to be a grand success. Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Asst. Bus. Mgr.; Junior Play Aviation Club; Minstrel Show; Operetta CLASS COLORS Crimson and White CLASS FLOWERS Red and White Roses CLASS MOTTO With Work We Win Major Edwards, many the joys you have brought us. Major Edwards, many the lessons you ' ve taught us. We ' ve been happy all of the hours we have spent here Dear old High School we always shall hold you dear. Major Edwards, now is the time for our parting. We ' ll think of you as on life ' s road we are starting. Classmates, friendships, memories we ' ll cherish forever Edwards, our dear old High School, we bid adieu. Our crimson stands for readiness; For purity, our white. May we, too, stand in readiness To fight for what is right. Our flower is the blood-red rose Which stands for love of beauty, And may we, like our glorious bloom, Make hon ' ring it our duty. Our motto is With work we win, A statement ever true, And may we e ' er hold this in mind For everything we do. — Evelyn Prinsen Most Athletic Myra Pfau Senior Boys Most Studious Mildred Allen David Cheever Most Talkative Elizabeth Buck Joe Curtin Most Mischievous Peggy Teachout Edgar Whitcomb Most Helpful Mary Giobellina Joe Curtin Most Witty Elizabeth Buck Edgar Whitcomb Most Dignified Mary Roberti David Cheever Best Natured Peggy Teachout Edgar Whitcomb Quietest Evelyn Prinsen David Cheever Best Alibier Elizabeth Buck Harold Gordon Most Popular Peggy Teachout Edgar Whitcomb Most Argumentative Ruth Goodale Harold Gordon Most Versatile Myra Pfau Bob Klar Most Serious ... Mildred Allen David Cheever Most Cheerful Pauline Comfort Edgar Whitcomb Most Likely To Succeed Myra Pfau Harold Gordon Most Unselfish Mary Giobellina Joe Curtin Most Bashful Evelyn Prinsen David Cheever Most Ambitious Mildred Allen Joe Curtin Most Romantic Joan Orciani Edgar Whitcomb Best Dancer Pauline Comfort Edgar Whitcomb Best Looking Ruth Goodale Harold Gordon Best Personality Mary Giobellina Harold Gordon Biggest Wolf Joan Orciani Bob Klar Most Courteous Myra Pfau Edgar Whitcomb Most Efficient Mary Roberti 1 . Bob Klar 4 15 [lass flistek j After having been the big bosses of the Goodale Street Grammar School in our eighth year, it was a great let down when we entered Major Edwards High School to learn that we were the class that would be made the butt of all the jokes of the other classes and blamed for everything that went wrong. However, arriving with a battalion of twenty-seven members, we were able to defend ourselves fairly well against our oppressors. Although we were teased and jeered at, we were strengthened in spirit, when we seized Room 4, to find that the school ' s genius, none other than Mrs. Severance, was our class adviser. It was no wonder that we were considered inferior, however, since we were forever making mistakes, such as getting confused in our class rooms and passing on the wrong bell. At the beginning of the year, the faculty consisted of Mrs. Severance, Mrs. Gerald, Miss Howe, Miss Barrett, Mr. Chaffee, Mr. Fotis, Miss Reed and Mrs. Weaver. The last three were respectively replaced during the year by Mr. Namen, Miss Jennings and Miss Maguire. Early in the year, we elected our officers. Like almost all Freshmen, we had few activities. December 19, 1942, marked our best party, which was cele- brated in the school auditorium. The months passed quickly, and before we knew it, June was near which brought us both dismay and happiness since exams were approaching and the school year was ending. Our battalion wa s greatly demoralized by the thought of these terrible examinations since we had heard harrowing reports from the other classes about those taken in former years. Eventually, however, they were over and we were happy to say adios to our school until the following Sept. The day after Labor Day, we returned for our second year of high school. This time, however, our battalion was considerably weakened by the loss of six members: Costa Rotti, Guido DiPietro, Joe Ceredona, Frank LaComfora, Charlotte Reed and Clayton Primrose. Our class now numbered twenty-one students. We had no sooner become settled in Room 6, in charge of Miss Nut- ting, than we had to move to Mr. Namen ' s residence in Room 1. As soon as the officers had been elected, we settled down to school studies and activities. In November, we put on an assembly program. The Ghost of the Show , and were rewarded by winning the assembly banner. Later on, we ordered our class rings, since materials were becoming scarce because of the war, and we thought it better to get them early. For a couple of weeks after they arrived, there was much trying on and exchanging of rings. We lost one more member very near the end of the year, Marilyn Pierce, who left us to go to a Worcester School. You can imagine the boys regret. Since there were two whole cars owned by members of the class, the biology group decided to visit the bird sanctuary in Lancaster. We spent an interesting afternoon there, but our spirits were a bit dampened by a bad thunderstorm as we were returning home. As it was the custom, we put on a Sophomore Hop in February with music furnished by Hixon ' s orchestra. After all these activities, we were quite ready for a summer vacation in order to rest up for the coming Junior year. On September, 1944, we trotted back to school. We were all anxiously waiting to see who was to be our class adviser. Later we found her to be none other than our little commercial artist, Miss Jennings. By this time, our battalion had decreased considerably, from twenty-one to sixteen students. The first week, after settling down for another year of hard work, we elected our officers. We let no time be wasted, for before a month had passed, we were making preparations for the annual Junior Play. Mr. Namen was chosen as director and he selected Drums of Death . On December 8th, we presented this mystery play which turned out to be very successful. April 6th, 1945, we had a class par y at Myra Pfau ' s home. April 23rd, the girls, plus three or four boys, put on an assembly pro- gram, a pantomine Cinderella . Although the boys were not very willing to participate in it at first, it turned out to be fun for all. The year was now draw- ing to a close, but before it got too late, we decided to sponsor a dance. The dance was held June 1st, 1945, and was a gala affair. Just before the end of school, another pleasure giving event occurred: our Problems of Democracy Class went to Boston. Imagine the fun we had traveling on a train and attending a session of the Legislature. We all looked forward to returning to school the following September as 4 17 H- Seniors”. However, all too soon it was September, and we found ourselves back in M. E. H. S. We returned all peppy, ready for hard work and also some play. We were sorry to lose Mr. Chaf fee, who had taken a position as Superin- tendent of the Middleton, R. I. High School. However, our new friend and prin- cipal, Mr. Goodnow, seemed like a most wonderful fellow and as the year passed on, we found this to be true. The class now numbered ten girls and five boys. Before the year had rolled on too far, we elected our officers and yearbook staff. We decided to have our yearbook printed — an innovation in Major Edwards. In order to accomplish this, everyone had to do his share of the work of soliciting adver- tisements. Let us state here, that we demonstrated that we had unusual sales- manship ability. On February 13th, we had a roller skating party which was held at the Skate Arena. We kept the floor well dusted, but nevertheless, we all enjoyed ourselves. This marked our last class party with our class adviser, Miss Jennings, as in February, she left to take a position in West Bridgewater. We were very sorry to have her go. The following week, we found ourselves under the supervision of the school ' s favorite, Mis. Severance. On March 7, 1946, we Seniors sponsored a basketball game between the Varsity and the Ionic Boys ' Club Whizz Kids. The purpose of this was to raise money to help with our expenses. During our Spring vacation, six of us went to Plymouth to visit Miss Jennings. We toured a great part of the city and near-by country and found everything very amusing and interesting. This year, we discontinued the Newsletter to our boys in the service as most of them had returned home, but soon we had in full swing a new publica- tion entitled The Full Moon . The end of the year was in sight. We looked forward to the pleasures of a Senior reception, a class trip, Class Day, and our Graduation. Roses and diplomas . 1 8 ju- The date is June 19, 1966, and the aspiring scientist, Mildred Allen, is waiting outside St. Peter ' s Golden Gate. Milly has discovered the formula for reaching infinity, after Mr. Goodnow, her high school principal, had instilled in her scientific mind the desire to find out exactly where parallel lines meet. Here in heaven, we find Milly waiting to be received by Dr. Einstein, who has promised to give her additional information. While waiting, Mildred ' s mind wanders back to a day exactly 20 years before. Class Day at M. E. H. S., the time when her own classmates had told of their aspirations for the future. Won- dering what they could be doing at this time, Milly goes to the edge of heaven and curiously looks over and down to the earth below. As Milly looks down, she beholds the office of a distinguished psycho- logist, and she recognizes David Cheever. She sees David with a young attrac- tive girl, evidently one of his cases — but wait, is that the way he analyzes his patients? Sitting on his knee? Wedge, as he was called by his classmates, has become one of those distinguished wolves in psychologist ' s clothing. Milly remembers that when Mary Roberti left Major Edwards, she made a very efficient secretary for several years. Finally, however, Mary decided that she must never go broke , and consequently, she acquired one big Penny . Milly now sees her devoting her life to raising little pennies . When Milly spies Peggy Teachout, Vice Principal in a large high school, the motto written on an outstanding sign behind Peggy ' s desk chair brings a broad smile to Milly ' s face. It reads, If Ya Gotta Do It, Do It Wit A Smile! At this moment Peggy is telling one of her girls that this is the way she avoided staying after school every afternoon back in her U. S. History days. While Milly is watching Peggy, this question puzzles her, Does Peggy lead her girls into or out of trouble? Milly ' s glance is next caught by a busy hospital. She recognizes the supervisor of the large nursing staff as a classmate of hers, Joan Orciani. Joan in a crisp, neat, white cap and uniform is sitting behind a desk checking over records efficiently. Milly perceives that Joan with her wit and humor makes a wonderful nurse. She notices that some of the convalescing patients are calling her Veronica. Music reaches Milly ' s ear: it isn ' t the music of angels but it doesn t split the eardrums either. As she listens, she realizes it is the music of Bob Klar and his well-known marimba. Bob is the president of Klar’s Kolossal Kollege of Musical Knowledge, and has won world-wide fame. Bob still has the hobby of snapping, developing and printing pictures. Milly wonders what he uses for a model, — his marimba? As Milly ' s eyes wander, they finally focus on a small high school. She notices a dark-haired teacher conducting a fast moving history class. Much to her surprise that teacher graduated with honors from Clark University and is no one else but Mary Giobellina. Mary is questioning one of the alert pupils who is the son of Mr. Namen, Mary ' s old high school teacher. This young Namen seems to be having a hard time holding his own ' in a discussion with this excellent teacher. Milly remembers that when Myra Pfau was in high school, she always threatened to cut out her classmates ' gizzards. As Milly looks down, she spies the little blonde sawbones herself, Doctor Pfau. Her steady knife has hacked out scores and scores of gizzards in the past years. At present, Myra is going over the case histories of 50% of her patients that have not survived her oper- ations. H-m-m-m, could it be a coincidence that Myra married an undertaker?? Again Milly hears music, only this time, it is music like the voice of an angel. Then she notices Evelyn Prinsen. Evie is singing, in that sweet soprano voice of hers, the leading role in the opera. She has composed Love Is Sweep- ing My Life . The charming young Metropolitan singer is kept quite busy singing on the stage, but she manages to find time out for her husband and sweet little twins, Winifred and Barry. Joe Curtin, as Milly finds, is constantly throwing his brain out of joint over his drafting board. Joe has for years been trying to design a machine which will detect in advance what a woman will do or say. Joe is making a careful study of this problem, and has even founded a college for men who want to gain a better understanding of women! But Milly sees that Joe is still in a fog. Poor dear. Milly finds Pauline Comfort, another member of the class of ' 46, daintily sitting on the knee of her fiance, her wealthy boss in the city of Washington. Pauline had just been voted the perfect secretary for the year 1965, and since then she has two secretaries doing all her typing. Three nights a week, Pauline is an instructress at the Arthur Murray, Jr. Dancing School . Mildred next notices a court room bulging with people and how odd! — they ' re mostly women. There she sees a lawyer delivering a convincing speech to an attentive jury. Is it Harold Gordon? What a cute mustache! It is no wonder tha the jury is attentive, for all the members of if are- women and they don ' t need much convincing with a handsome lawyer like Harold. Milly sees that the defendant is quite nervous, but he shouldn ' t be nervous; he should have confidence with an honest lawyer like Harold defending him. The practice Harold got in making excuses while he was at Major Edwards comes in handy and he should never run into any obstacles in the court room that he can ' t overcome. While Milly is still looking curiously down from heaven, her sensitive ears catch the sound of distant chatter. When she finally detects from whence the sounds come, her glance falls on a small cute girl whom she recognizes as an old school friend, Elizabeth Buck. Bucky is still chattering but not to her class mates; therefore, she doesn ' t have to endure P. M. sessions as a punish- ment. Instead, she is surrounded by three sweet little boys all dressed in sailor suits and they are woefully listening as their mother scolds them about their mischievousness. But Bucky doesn ' t get a chance to talk long this time, for she has met her match; all three of her sons have inherited her talkativeness. There is a great celebration going on in the town of West Boylston and soon Milly finds out that Ruth Goodale is celebrating her tenth wedding anni- versary. Ruth lived up to her promise, however, to build an Old Maids ' Home, but after her marriage her outlook on life changed, and she remodeled, modernized and changed the home into a date bureau. Milly sees that Ruth is now happily married and has six children. Last, but not least, Milly sees Edgar Whitcomb. Because of his great interest in Spanish, he is just returning from a trip to Mexico, where he has become a multi-millionaire by winning the national lottery innumerable times in succession. Edgar is a famous playboy and his effect on women is some- what like that of a combined Frankie, Bing and Van. Ed employs five secreta- ries to answer fan-mail and social calls. ' ' Ay, Oue Hombron . Milly realizes that she has had an interesting glimpse into the lives of all her classmates and as she settles back to enjoy her memories of her high school days and friends, Dr. Einstein ' s secretary motions her into the doctor ' s office. As she v alks in, she is happy; she knows now that she will be able to make a great success of her experiment with parallel lines. Class Will We, the senior class of Major Edwards High School, of the County of Worcester and the State of Massachusetts, being indisputably of sound mind and memory and about to pass out of existence, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all former wills by us at any time heretofore made: First, to Mr. Goodnow the senior girls leave two cents, the cut he de- manded as his share of the basketball tips. To Mrs. Severance we leave a simplified English IV course in order that future senior classes who will lack the mental ability equal to that of the class of ' 46 will be able to pass. To Mr. Namen we leave Teddy Roosevelt ' s original big stick for his use in the 6th period study hall. To Miss Maguire we leave a 1946 automobile to help her solve her transportation problems. To Miss Sullivan we leave a package of lettuce seeds so that next year M. E. H. S. won ' t have to go without salads. To Mr. Stanton we leave a list of vacant apartments so he won ' t have to tramp around in the winter looking for a place to live. Mildred Allen bequeaths her love of study to any incoming Freshman who desires it, and her ability to attract ex-servicemen to Barbara Wilder. Elizabeth Buck leaves her secret formula for attracting sailors to Mary Natola. Perhaps with this gift, Mary will be able to win a sailor. Who knows? Buckie also bequeaths her spectacles to Lois Arnold so that she can keep track of what is going on. Pauline Comfort leaves her contagious giggle to Evelyn Thomas. To Janet Brackett she leaves her desire to go to the dances on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Joseph Curtin leaves his car to any of the Junior girls that would appre- ciate the gift. With it they shouldn ' t have any trouble getting home from their social events. David Cheever leaves his ability to get his English homework in on time to Robert Tashjian. Be careful with this gift, Robert. It may prove to be a boomerang. He also leaves a new copy of the Human Mind ' to Jimmie Bristol so that he may find some new solutions for old problems. Mary Giobellina leaves her ability to drive a truck to Edythe Petterson. With this Edythe ought to be able to get to school dances without using the bus. She also leaves her U. S. History seat to Ray Bancroft so he won ' t get into trouble, and will be able to get high marks. Harold Gordon leaves his ability to be excusably absent four days out of five to Dwight Goodale. To Barry Whitman he leaves his wavy hair and good looks. With both of these you ought to be able to attract almost any member of the opposite sex, Barry. Ruth Goodale leaves her seat in the office during and after school to Nancy Comfort. With this help, Mr. Goodnow ought to be able to leave school by 3:00 P. M. We hope you ' ll be as accurate and efficient as Ruth, Nancy. Robert Klar leaves his beard to any fuzzy -faced Freshman who wants to appear more manly. Bob leaves his marimba to Dot Simpson so it will stay in the family. Joan Orciani leaves her ability to tell jokes to Mary Anthony so that she may be the life of the party. To Janet Brackett she leaves her ability to get out-of-town boyfriends with cars. Myra Pfau bequeaths her ability to eat icebergs at lunch time to Jeanne Derrah. With this gift Jeanne will surely grow a few more inches. She also leaves her A marks in all subjects to Doris Geneva. Evelyn Prinsen leaves her singing voice to Joan Rindfleisch. Everyone will be looking forward to hearing Joan trill next year. She leaves her quiet manner to Carol Howe. Mary Roberti leaves her love for the Marines to Norma Lancey. We hope Norma may be able to use it. How about it, Norma? Margaret Teachout leaves her ability to play basketball to Jean Garside. 4 23 ]£� With this gift, Jean .without a doubt, will be high scorer next year. She also leaves her ability to talk in school time and get caught to any silent sophomore. Edgar Whitcomb leaves his desire to tease the girls to Robert Swenson. To Wayne Downer he leaves his smooth dancing technique. The whole Senior Class leaves Roger Grover all the love poems they have learned this year so that if he ever gets tongue tied in the presence of a great affection , he can say it in poetry . In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seals this Twentieth day of June, 1946. The Seniors of Major Edward ' s High School. 4 25 First Row: Back Row: Left to Right; Mary Giobellina, Elizabeth Buck, Edgar Whitcomb. Mildred Allen, Myra Pfau Left to Right; David Cheever, Ruth Goodale, Margaret Teachout, Mary Roberti, Mr. Namen fiums oj Cast: Celeste Sheldon Harley Jules Mrs. Oakley Mrs. Gillette Eugenia Bowles Amelia Gillette Newton Cooper Doctor Cameron Paula Bailey Prompters: Ruth Goodale and Mary Roberti Mildred Allen Edgar Whitcomb Kenneth Waters Claire Tourigny Margaret Teachout Elizabeth Buck Myra Pfau David Cheever Harold Gordon Mary Giobellina mill 1 III! Mil llliill : i I ' ; I ' ! 1 ! 1 1 ! Lin: I 1 1 ' :i b.l 1 1 4 26 f Left to right: Front Row; Nancy Comfort, Mary Anthony, Sally Johnston, Doris Geneva, Donald Bonci, Dorothy Pedini, Mary Natola, Dorothy Simpson, Jean Derrah Second Row; Janet Brackett, Charlotte Reed, Evelyn Thomas, Josephine Bacchiocchi, Lois Arnold, Ann Lovell, Norma Lancey, Barbara Wilder, Carol Howe Third Row; Michael Mercurio, Roger Grover, Robert Tashjian, Raymond Bancroft, James Cousins, James Geneva, Dwight Goodale, John Boghoian, Mr. Stanton Class President DONALD BONCI Vice President DOROTHY PEDINI Secretary DORIS GENEVA Treasurer SALLY JOHNSTON Student Council JOSEPHINE BACCHIOCCHI, JAMES GENEVA Class Adviser MR. STANTON 4 27 Class oj 48 Left to right: Front Row; Barbara Keith, Edyth Petterson, Eva DiPietro, Eliza Pucetti, Albert Russo, Antoinette Flaminio, William Oser, Jean Garside, Lois Chapman Second Row; Wayne Downer, Bernard Belles, Merlin Howard Jean Cousins, George Novia, John Lovell, Edwin Nowak, Miss Maguire Third Row; John Genelli, Michael Solitro, Robert Swenson Class President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Student Council Class Adviser ALBERT RUSSO ANTOINETTE FLAMINIO ELIZA PUCETTI WILLIAM OSER BERNARD BELLES, BARBARA KEITH MISS MAGUIRE £la$s oj 49 Left to right: First Row; Albert Anthony, William Teachout, Mildred Fallavol- lita, Howard Johnston, Jeannette Deschenes, Robert Derrah Second Row; James Bristol, Joan Rindfleisch, Ruth Graham, Winifred Hubbaid, Pearl Jewett, Ann Pendleton, Mr. Namen Third Row; Richard Novia, Bruce Phelps, Ald n Downer, Ray- mond Tenkin, Barry Whitman, Richard Bonci President HOWARD JOHNSTON Vice President MILDRED FALLAVOLLITA Secretary JEANNETTE DESCHENES Treasurer WILLIAM TEACHOUT Student Council PEARL JEWETT, RICHARD BONCI Left to right: First Row; Josephine Bacchiocchi, Elizabeth Buck, Robert Klar, Barbara Keith, Pearl Jewett Second Row; Albert Russo, Donald Bonci, James Geneva, Howard Johnston, Bernard Belles President ROBERT KLAR Vice President ELIZABETH BUCK Secretary JOSEPHINE BACCHIOCCHI Absent when picture was taken: Harold Gordon, Richard Bonci. 30 Front Row: Left to right; George Novia, Donald Bonci, Captain Ray Bancroft, Billy Teachout, Dwight Goodale Back Row: Left to right; Coach Jim Jeffrey, Bernard Belles, Howard Johnston, James Geneva, Wayne Downer, Manager Albert Russo Boys ’ Bdsieital! This year the baskeball season has been one of the best in the history of the school. With Jim Jeffrey as the able coach, the boys ' team had a very successful season in spite of the limited experience of its members. The boys completed their schedule of games with 10 wins and 4 losses. The schedule was as follows: V . E. H. S. OPPONENT Northboro 25 42 North Brookfield L 26 42 Charlton L 23 27 Leicester 28 26 Brookfield L 28 18 Oxford L 37 46 Leicester 28 23 Rutland L 24 19 Charlton L 29 11 ' 3rookfield L 30 24 Northboro 36 31 ' Oxford L 30 20 ' Rutland L 31 21 ’ North Brookfield L 37 26 ' Games won L League games Boys ' Ba$ ?eth l Continued At the end of the season, Major Edwards was tied with Oxford for the league championship. The tie was played off at Spencer, a neutral court. The boys fought hard and played a wonderful game, carrying off the league cham- pionship by a score of 22-18. West Boylston was chosen to play in the Clark Tournament. Their first game was with Ashby. At the half, Major Edwards was losing and Ashby seemed to have every advantage, but in the second half Edwards lived up to its good reputation and won the first Clark Tournament game by a score of 36-28. The next opponent for Edwards to overcome was Lunenberg, one of the stronger schools. Lunenberg was ahead at the half, but again, the team pulled itself together and won by one point, the score being 36-35. In the finals, M. E. H. S. came up against an old friendly rival, Northboro, whom we had beaten once and who also had beaten us once. Contrary to the rules, we were ahead at the half, but much to the disappointment of everyone, Northboro came out victorious. The score was 28-22. A basketball banquet for the team was put on by interested townspeople at the close of the season. At this banquet, the cups for the league champion- ship and for the Clark Tournament finals were given. A jacket was given to each player, and a purse was given to the school for the athletic fund. The team as a whole, deserves much praise for their sportsmanship and teamwork. Without the ability to play as a team they could not have such a fine record. Individually, honors go to Ray Bancroft for his able captaincy and scoring ability; to George Novia for his wholehearted playing; to Billy Teachout as high scorer with 203 points; to Dwight Goodale for his able guard- ing; to Donald Bonci for his guarding and ball handling; and to the substitutes, Bernie Belles, Howard Johnston, Wayne Downer, without whose cooperation the season couldn ' t have been completed to the best advantage; and to Albert Russo, the team ' s manager. Last, but not least, we salute Jim Jeffrey — a swell coach and a friend to every boy on the team. To Jim we give our thanks and our praise for a swell basketball season. Front Row: Left to right; Jean Garside, Joan Orciani, Co-captains Peggy Teachout and Myra Pfau, Mary Giobellina, Doris Geneva Back Row: Left to right; Manager Ruth Goodale, Dorothy Simpson, Antoinette Flaminio, Lois Arnold, Barbara Keith, Mary Natola, Coach Miss Sullivan With Miss Louise Sullivan as coach, the girls ' basketball team completed a very successful season with eight wins and three defeats. We lost our first game with Northboro and, as has happened before, entered our return game with a determination to win. But true to tradition, we lost. Our other loss was to Shrewsbury with whom we again as last year, came out even — one l oss — one victory. The schedule was as follows: M. E. H. S. OPPONENT Northboro 17 32 North Brookfield 27 10 Auburn 28 25 Shrewsbury 34 24 Brookfield 22 7 Holden 27 16 Shrewsbury 25 43 Brookfield 44 29 Holden 33 23 North Brookfield 30 24 Northboro 39 47 Games won (Jills ' Bashcthll Continued During the basketball season, the faculty challenged the Senior girls to a basketball game. With the aid of the referee and Mr. Namen, the faculty came near to winning, but as the seniors had four first team players in their line-up, the faculty found the competition a little too keen. Honors for the season go to Co-Captains Myra Pfau for her fighting spirit and strong throwing arm and Peggy Teachout for the highest score — 187 points, to Joan Orciani for her team work and spectacular long shots, to Jean Garside for her ability and good ball handling, to Doris Geneva, next year ' s captain, for her guarding ability, to Mary Giobellina for being in the right place at the right time, to the equally capable subs, Dorothy Simpson, Barbara Keith, Mary Natola, Lois Arnold, and Antoinette Flaminio, and to Ruth Goodale for her efficiency as manager. Four of the first team players and the manager are graduating this year, but with such a capable coach as Miss Sullivan, plus the Major Edwards fighting spirit, we know that next year ' s team will be very successful. 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