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

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?gjl] Class Will Be it remembered that we, the class of 1948 of Major Edwards High School in the County of Worcester and the State of Massachusetts, being of sound mind and memory and in perfect health, do make and ordain this, our last Will and Testament. The Senior Class bequeaths to — Mr. Bixby, a plan for a sound proof office so that the noise which exists between classes will not disturb him. Mr. Sanderson, a box of new cartoons to be placed on the bulletin board so that the students unfortunately dismissed from classes will have something to pass the time away with while waiting outside the office. Mrs. Severance, a new marking book so that our English IV grades will not disgrace those of other seniors. They also leave her a book entitled, Arbitration in Class Meetings , with the request that it be required reading in Senior English classes. Miss Riordan, a manicure set so that she will have one for next year in case the present one wears out. Miss Maguire, several jars of bugs, worms, frogs, pollywogs and reptiles for her future Biology students who are yearning to learn. Mr. Stubbs, a book of matches, so that future Chemistry classes will have something to light their Bunsen burners with. Mr. Eaton, a little black address book, so he can keep track of all his friends scattered around the world — the ones he refers to in History Class. Miss Lacouture, an order for a new automatic potato peeler as Merlin is graduating this year. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Morrissey, only our sympathy for having to contend with new and inexperienced seventh graders each year. Archie, a new jacknife, as the present one, which has been in service for four years scraping up gum from floors, seats, and desk covers, is wearing out. 24

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of his patients. They give him no competition in talking since they know him too well. Mrs. Severance remembers that Johnny gave her quite some com- petition in this line. A street scene appears — a street in the great city of Boston. As the ball focuses better, she sees a newsboy holding a paper with these headlines: Extra! Extra!! The Laboratory of B. U. exploded this afternoon after Pro- fessor Nowak completed one of his successful experiments for his Chemistry Class . Under Mr. Stubbs ' s instruction, Eddie became quite a scientist. Ha, Ha. Suddenly Mrs. Severance, looking over Madam Zerouni ' s shoulder, sees a familiar scene. When she finally places it, she discovers that it is right in W. Boylston. Chug, chug, chug! Over the hill comes the Novia Construc- tion Company ' s truck. George has finally reached his goal — ten trucks, one Diesel shovel, one trailer, two bulldozers. Now West Boylston ' s streets will always be kept in perfect condition, thanks to Georgie. The scene now changes to the Bethany Baptist Church in New York, Rev. William Oser officiating. This talented young minister is giving his congregation a sermon on the Evils of Communism. Billy was always pretty good at arguing, anyway. The stage is set; the lights dim; and an attractive singer with a beautiful voice floats into the scene. It is none other than Edie. She ' s been packing them in at Frisco ' s Mocambo Club. A group of fans crowd around Edie for her autograph. But singing is only a side issue with her, as she has a home of her own and quintuplets to take care of, besides being the dancing instructor at the Petterson Dancing Studio. Again the scene changes to W. Boylston. In her beautiful new home, a busy housewife is seen with duster, broom, and scrub brush in her hand. Well, it looks like Eliza ' s housecleaning day. As you know, she resigned from Meola ' s soon after graduation, and is kept quite busy with her four little Tommy Jrs. The gym of M. E. H. S. emerges from the black depths of the crystal ball, and the shrill of a loud whistle is heard and Penny yells, You blocked him from the rear . Yes, he ' s a coach at Major Edwards, his old Alma Mater. What a team! ! ! Mrs. Severance knows all future Clark Tourney games will be victorious for Edwards, now. A multitude of marching feet come marching across the scene — and a loud order is heard. Get in line, there , calls Sarge Russo . A1 was always the guy for leadership, being our class president at school for three years in a row. Certainly looks sharp in that officer ' s uniform — Wow!!! The ball begins to move about in a rocking manner, a movement brought about by the motion of a huge ship. Lieutenant Solitro is giving orders to several new recruits. (Poor guys) — Come on Swabbie! Use some elbow grease!!! Mickey was always good at giving orders to lower classmen. It certainly didn ' t take long for him to get to the top. A well-dressed man appears on the scene, and Swenney ' s excited voice is heard, What have you got to lose? Just think, if you die in 20 years, you can collect $10,000 in insurance! ! ! Swenson makes a perfect salesman; he always has a good line. Mrs. Severance was completely satisfied after Madam Zerouni concluded. Now she is able to wish us a happy Godspeed with confidence in the ideals of her 1948 class of Seniors. N. B. Nowak came out from the explosion alive but lost his hair.

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The following individual bequests are listed: Bernard I ' ve got spring fever, bad Belles leaves his flirty eyes and wolf- like manners to Jimmy I have, too Bristol. Lois I like to’ drive Chapman leaves her love of driving fast on the flats, going through red lights, and banging up fenders on the new Studebaker to Marilyn Will I go places! Lancey. Jean Look at me blush Cousins leaves her secretarial knowledge to Mildred dark eyes Fallavollita. Eva Honeychile Di Pietro leaves her quiet and lady-like ways to Margie I ' m always staying after school Downer. If you accept this gift, perhaps the teachers will let up on those detentions. Wayne Make mine music Downer leaves his car, which has certainly served its purpose, to Peter I want my license Smith. Just think Pete! Now you won ' t have to ride on the bus. Antoinette Just call me Flip Flaminio leaves her ability to secure a diamond while yet a senior, to Marguerite I ' m gonna love that man Hall. She also leaves her fidelity to one fellow to Anita Brinck with the hope that she can make use of it. Jean I love a Buick Garside leaves her high marks to John I ' m turning over a new leaf Rotti. John Ain ' t it Genelli leaves his technique of winning a Senior girl ' s heart to Dickey Thanks Bonci. Merlin Not a care in the world Howard leaves his habit of falling asleep in class to Jimmy I ' d rather day dream Flagg. He also leaves a fifty-five cent beaker which he broke and had to replace, to any other clumsy chemist. Barbara This thing called love Keith leaves her pen, stationery, and stamps plus all her fan mail to Evelyn May I talk to — Ferrandino. John I didn ' t shoot that spit ball Lovell leaves his back seat in the lab to Bruce I ' m a little devil, too Lindberg. George I ' m off to Clinton Novia leaves his ability to go out every night and still keep his marks high enough to stay on the basketball team to Chubby I ' m doing O. K. Goodale.