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

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JEAN GARSIDE Jinny She was active, stirring, all fire, Could not rest, could not tire; To a stone she might have given life. Never was there a girl who so deserved being elected the most popular as does our Jinny. A wonderful friend and comrade to all who know her. she is also an indispensable member of the girls ' basketball team and a constant source of enjoyment as she helps her fellow cheerleaders lead the crowd. Her lilting laugh is a joy to all who have ever had the pleasure of hearing it. Her superb record on the honor roll shows that a successful college career is in the making. Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1; Junior Play 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Operetta 2; Spanish Play 3; Year Book Editor 4; Honorary Member of Woman ' s Club 4 JOHN GENELLI Jigger Ask me no questions and I ' ll tell you no fibs. Jigger never has kept the midnight oil burning, and neither is he the quiet, retiring type. Because of his cheery nature and friendly manner, and his willingness to help others, Jigger has made many friends during his stay at M. E. H. S. His plans for the future are uncertain but here ' s to his success and happiness in everything he undertakes. Biology Club 2; Basketball 2. 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Assistant Business Manager Mesa 4 MERLIN HOWARD Mert For though he is a wit, he is no fool. Where would we be without Mert ' s witty ideas and pranks. Life at M. E. H. S. certainly would have been dull without his never-failing sense of humor. Nevertheless, Mert is a great worker and has helped the class a great deal. He ' s going to make some girl a wonderful husband — especially when he graduates from a cooking school. Good luck to you, Whimpy . Minstrel Show 1; Baseball 2; Chorus 1; Biology Club 2; Junior Play 3; Baseball 4 11

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feri pr qc rtfegT] p JragEsyi f g fi EVA DI PIETRO An amiable soul wears well. A bubbling personality, lull of rascality — that ' s our Honey-chile . But nevertheless she ' s always willing to lend a helping hand. School a nd study- ing never caused her too much concern, yet she managed to pass all her subjects with plenty to spare. Her efficiency at the typewriter will certainly pave her way to success. Chorus 2, 3; Gym 1, 2. 3; Dramatics 1. 3; Home Nursing 1; Junior Play 3; Junior Prom Committee 3 WAYNE DOWNER Music has charms to soothe a savage beast. Serious, honest, dependable and good natured are but a few of the adjectives which describe Wayne. His sense of humor and sparkling person- ality have made him a general favorite with all. As the class crooner he has captured the hearts of many girls of M. E. H. S. as well as elsewhere. We know Wayne will win out in whatever field he enters. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3 ANTOINETTE FLAMINIO Flip All is small save love, for love is all in all. Here is one of the nicest girls of all. She ' s full of vim and vitality which have proved her to be indispensable to the cheerleaders and basketball team. She is always ready and willing to lend a helping hand and we Seniors have certainly taken advantage of her kindness. Flip is the first of the girls to get her diamond, and we wish her the most happiness that life can possibly hold. Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 1, 3; Junior Play 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 2. 3; Newspaper 3; Cheerleader 4; Student Council 1, 3, 4; Class Vice President 2; Assistant Advertising Manager of Mesa 4 CS 10

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BARBARA KEITH Barb She is a woman and may be wooed; She is a woman and therefore may be won. Barb is a tall, fun-loving girl who ' s always ready with a helping hand. She ' s the gal with personality plus. Her height and accuracy have been great assets to the basketball team. She ' s interested in all sports and school activities and her marks are a credit to her. The horoscope is sure to predict success in Barb ' s future. Chorus 1, 2. 3; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Captain of Basketball 4; Cheerleader 2. 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1; Operetta 2; Student Council 2; Junior Red Cross Representative 3; Spanish Play 3; Assistant Editor of School Paper 3; Sports Editor of Mesa 4 JOHN LOVELL Johnny ' ' As I always say to my brother If it isn ' t one thing it ' s the other. We shall remember Johnny as one of the fastest talkers and most consistent arguers that M. E. H. S. has ever seen. He also manages to keep most of his marks up in the top brackets. Johnny ' s present ambition is to be able to go home at 2:20 for just one day. In the future he wants to be a chemical engineer. Then he ' ll have definite hours and can collect time and a half for overtime. Basketball 2. 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 1 GEORGE NOVIA Georgie You know I say just what I think And nothing more or less.” And now we present someone who needs no introduction, for his exploits on the basketball floor have been acclaimed not only by the students of M. E. H. S. but by numerous sport fans as well. He ' s our dynamite star — full of pep and rarin ' to go. He ' s also very popular with the fairer sex. With Georgie ' s qualities of leadership and his pleasing personality we are sure he will go places . Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, A- M»nstrel Show 1; Biology 2; Drawing 4 12