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

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Eddie Beats me Nowak leaves his formula for keeping his shiny black hair in place at all times to Bob Bingo Bango Bongo Parkin. Billy I ' d be so laughin ' Oser leaves his gum chewing on the basketball floor to any one who thinks he has a strong enough jaw and wants, to under- take such a strenuous job. Gager A fellow needs a girl Pendleton leaves his high rating with the girls to Norman Honey Gallagher. He also leaves his position of captain on tne basketball team to any boy qualified to fill it. Edythe Giggle giggle Petterson leaves her cheerleading skirt to Esther Baby Davis. Better practice up on those cart wheels this summer, Esther. Eliza I ' m bashful Puccetti leaves her height, which was a great asset on the basketball floor, to Ruthie Good things come in little packages Meola. Albert I ' m a politician Russo leaves his ability to conduct class meetings for three years in succession to Mildred Quietness is my virtue Leschke. Mickey Do it yourself So litro leaves his he-man figure to Charles Only six more payments on the Atlas course Fitch. Bob Teasing the girls is my specialty Swenson leaves a deck of cards in locker 118 to Howie Variety is the spice of life Johnston. Four of the Senior girls, Lois, Jean, Barb and Flip, leave a few hints on how to get your man and keep him to Winnie Hubbard. Take it from them, Winnie, your Senior year won ' t be dull if you accept the gift. To all incoming classes we leave our ability to always come out on top of anything we undertake. With this bequest we can assure you that your high-school career will be as happy as ours has been. We nominate Mrs. Severance, our advisor, and Mr. Sanderson, our principal, as Executrix and Executor of this, our last Will and Testament, on this, the 17th day of June in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty- eight. 26

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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.

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Jf We Could Only Mave Musical ability of Wayne Downer Eagerness of Edwin Nowak Height of Ralph Pendleton Sportsmanship of Bernard Belles Courteousness of Robert Swenson Loyalty of Eliza Puccetti Argumentativeness of William Oser Sarcasm of Merlin Howard Strength of Michael Solitro Originality of Lois Chapman Friendliness of Edythe Petterson Frankness of George Novia Obligingness of Antoinette Flaminio Reliability of Albert Russo Temper of Barbara Keith Youthfulness of John Lovell Efficiency of Jean Garside Intelligence of Mrs. Severance Gaiety of Eva DiPietro Helpfulness of Jean Cousins Thoughtfulness of John Genelli Senior Javorites Food Steak Song Four Leaf Clover Pastime .Eating Book Funny Books Game Cards Actor.... ...Gregory Peck Actress June Allyson Subject English Program Lux Radio Theater Movie Jolson Story Drink Frappe Author Shakespeare Pet Peeve Orchestra Vaughn Monroe Athlete Bob Cousy Expression Drop Dead Sport Basketball Singer (man) Vaughn Monroe Singer (woman) Ginny Simms American ...MacArthur Teacher Mrs. Severance Comedian Danny Kaye Musician Spike Jones Besetting Sin Swearing Virtue Honesty School 27