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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1950 volume:

Me4xi EDITOR-IN-CHIEF — Norman Gallagher; ASSISTANT EDITOR — Norma Keith . . . LITERARY EDITORS — Beverly Parker and Bruce Lindberg . . . BUSINESS MANAGER — Dexter Burlingame . . . ASSISTANT VAL BUSINESS MANAGER — Peter Smith . . . SPORTS — James Flagg . . . PHOTOG- RAPHY — Norman Crane . . . CLASS WILL — Marilyn Lancey, Evelyn Ferrondino and Audrey Royworth . . . CLASS HISTORY — Janet Hoaglund, Martha Bond, Julia War- ner and Janice Phelps . . . CLASS PROPH- ECY — Shirley Richards, Anita Brinck and Ann Dellosanta . . . SENIOR ADVISOR — Miss Barbara Rossland. iVORMA I file (Slciss oj oO, exfeiiJ our projoiiiul liuirafion fo ( allies ejjreij IV ho has p rolled liiuisei ail til ch s pel i sa hie assef ajor it n nn CLASS MOTTO; Spectemur agendo — “Let us be seen by our deeds. CLASS COLORS: MAROON AND WHITE CLASS FLOWER: WHITE ROSE He is always busy — at something! He has a smile on his face for the whole human race. To whom are we referring? You guessed it — Barry Blake. His friendly interest in everyone has made him one of the most popular boys of our class. With his abilities, we know he is bound for success. Good luck to the future Doctor Blake! Student Council 1, 2, 3; Junior Play 3. WadL THE WORD IMPOSSIBLE IS NOT IN HER DICTIONARY Martha is our brisk, efficient Class Treasurer. Her outstanding ability to assume responsibility has certainly been of great value to her on the school paper. Splendid personality, willingness ta work for others, and true school spirit perhaps best sum up Martha, our D. A. R. Good Citizenship Pilgrim. There is no girl more deserving of this honor. What can Martha be other than a success? Class Treasurer 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; MESA Staff; Co-editor, Echo 4; Chorus 1, 3; Junior Red Cross 1, 2; Freshman Initiation 4; Sophomore Hop; Junior Jump; Junior Prom; Basketball Manager 4. y4nita GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES The lively little blonde with the wistful eyes and captivating smile is none other thon Anita, the belle of our class. Her genial personality enables her to make many friends. Anita hopes to enter State Teachers ' next fall and we all wish her the best of luck. MESA Staff; School Paper 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Junior Prom; Junior Jump; Basketball 1. THE DEVIL IS A GENTLEMAN unm ame Meet our Class President. Dexter ' s tact, pep, and enthusiasm have kept the good ship 1950 under full soil for the post three years. Dexter works hard at everything — watch him on the basketball court; watch him tracking down ads! Not that he forgets to have fun. That grin of his will always be a wonderful tonic for sagging spirits. Here’s to you, Deck, from the Class of 1950! Class President 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 1; MESA Staff; Student Council 2, 3, 4; President of Student Council 4; School Paper 3; Varsity Club 4; Magazine Drive 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. C ou Lfin W ' E GRANT ALTHOUGH HE HAD MUCH WIT, HE WAS VERY SHY OF USING IT Arthur is one of the quieter boys of our class. His favorite pastime is the assembling and disassembling of Model T Fords. With this mechanical ability and the best disposition we ' ve ever seen, he is destined to make a place for himself in this world. Here ' s to you, ArtI Class Vice-President I. y]orman THERE IS GREAT ABILITY IN KNOWING HOW TO CONCEAL ONE ' S ABILITY” Mr. McNaney, why is that so?” The place is, of course, Chem lab and the voice, Norman’s. He is after the facts, as usual. Although he busies himself with theories and formul as, our Norman is a scientist with his feet firmly on the ground. His friends come first. The Class of ' 50 expects to hear great things of him! MESA Staff; Scorekeeper 3, 4; Freshman Initiation. ■■IN HER TONGUE IS THE LAW OF KINDNESS ' Ann has our nominafion for the girl athlete supreme. Her accomplishments on the basketball court have made us all sit up and take notice. That sunny disposition of hers will take her a long way — in whatever field she may choose. Echo Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2; Basketball 1, 7 , 4 . Jaierie ( ricl ' LCl26on • HER HEART IS IN HER CHOSEN WORK Valerie is the stately blande whose twinkling blue eyes and quiet manner have won her a host of friends at Major Edwards. Her dignity and poise are envied by every- one who knows her. Nursing has long been Valerie ' s ambition and with her capabilities we all feel sure that she will reach her goal. Class Secretary 4; Student Council Secretary 3; MESA Staff; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom; Junior Jump; Freshman Initiation. •NOTHING GREAT WAS EVER ACHIEVED WITHOUT ENTHUSIASM Take some good looks, combine it with personality, add a sparkle of humor, and you have Evie. She enlivens all conversation and her bright smile takes away our Monday blues. The Class of 1950 is confident of Evelyn ' s future as a teacher. Class President 1, Vice-President 3; National Honor Society; Student Council 1, 2; MESA Staff; School Paper 3, 4; Chorus 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom; Junior Jump; Junior Play; Basketball 1, 2. HE WHO HAS A THOUSAND FRIENDS HATH NOT A FRIEND TO SPARE ' A modest but capable basketball captain is Jimmy. He has shown the interest and enthusiasm that makes a valuable ployer on any team. His sense of humor and cheerful attitude have brightened many a class. At the moment Jimmy is undecided about his future but we are all certain thot he will be a source of pride to our class. MESA Staff; Chorus 2; Varsity Club 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. THOUGH I AM ALWAYS IN HASTE, I AM NEVER IN A HURRY. Norman is one of the best-known members of the Senior class — and for good reason. His abilities range from the earning of top honors in all subjects to the efficient management of the basketball team. Not to be forgotten is his talent for singing (you guessed it}, Irish songs v ith a brogue that makes you wonder if he didn’t come from Dublin. His greatest desire is to become a teacher and what but success could await such a capable lad? Notional Honor Society, President; Editor, MESA; Co-editor, School Paper; Varsity Club 4; Magazine Drive 3, 4; Junior Ploy; Junior Prom; Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4; Baseball Manager 2, 3, 4. UNEXTINGUISHED LAUGHTER SHAKES THE SKIES No one can deny that Margie ' s ability on the basketball court matches her talent on the dance floor. She possesses an abundance of vitality and enthusiasm — the qualities of an excellent cheerleader. Never at a loss for a witty remark to ft the situation, Margie has spared us many a dull moment. She plans to make nursing her career. We wish her all possible luck. MESA Staff; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Varsity Club 4; Junior Jump; Junior Prom; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. BE EASY, AFFABLE, FAMILIAR, FRIENDLY, BUT TRUST THE SECRETS OF THY SOUL TO NONE Get that material in! is Jan ' s frequent refrain when it’s about time for the Echo ' to go to press. Jonet is known for the skilful way in which she handles each job assigned to her. Her effciency has certainly been indispensable to our commercial department. Jan plans to further her schooling at Becker in the fall. National Honor Society; MESA Staff; School Paper 1, 3; Co-Editor, Echo 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Scorekeeper 2, 3, 4. « orma TRULY A GENTLEWOMAN SHE Charm and versatility, together with a quiet reserve, sum up Norma. Enthusiastic about everything in which she participates, she is, all in oil, a nice person to have around. Those kindergarten tots of yours will love you, Norma! Class Secretary 3; Assistant Editor, MESA; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Sophomore Hop; Junior Jump; Junior Prom; Basketball 1, 2, 3. ••A MERRY HEART DCETH GOOD LIKE A MEDICINE an iim cJlc Marilyn is that attractive, fun-loving gal with the mischievous green eyes and the contagious giggle. Her pep and energy have contributed much spirit to the cheering squad this past year. Despite her enthusiastic participation in extra-curricular activities, Marilyn has easily managed to keep her marks above average. The best of luck to our future woman in white. Class Secretary 2; MESA Staff; Chorus 4; Cheerleader 4; Freshman Initiation; Junior Play; Sophomore Hop; Junior Prom; Basketball 2. Tall, blonde Bruce plays the dual role of Romeo and class comedian. Under- neath his spur-of-the-moment witty remarks there is a layer of seriousness, most often displayed in Chemistry class when the wonders of Science are being discussed. The doors of the medical field are wide open to you, Doctor Lindberg. The best of luck! Class Vice-President 4, Treasurer 2; Student Council 1, 2; MESA Staff; Fresh- man Initiation; Sophomore Hop; Junior Jump; Junior Prom; Basketball 2, 3, 4. • THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM Tall, blonde, athletic Linky is one of the best-natured boys of the Senior class. Warren has been an active participant in basketball and a great asset to the squad. Uncle Sam will attend to Warren s future. The very best of luck to you, ' Linky. Basketball 2, 3, 4. A WEE, GOOD-NATURED PERSON Smoll, pretty, and vivacious are adjectives which help to describe Ruthie. Always smiling and ready to contribute a word of cheer, it ' s little wonder that she is so well-liked by her classmates. Ruth has proved her ability as a member of the girls ' basketball team during these last two years. Her ambition is to become a teacher and, Ruthie, that future class of yours is getting quite a break! Basketball 2, 3, 4. a • ' GENTLE OF SPEECH, BENEFICENT OF MIND ' Whenever you enter Room No. 5 your eyes ore bound to travel in the direction of a thoughtful-looking young man. Why? John happens to be the only mole member of the Commercial Department, and we have a vague suspicion that this has made him something of a philosopher. His plans for the future are concerned with joining Uncle Sam’s mariners, to sail the mighty seas. Anchors oweigh, John. National Honor Society, Echo Staff; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. ■ A MERRY HEART MAKETH A CHEERFUL COUNTENANCE” A year ago, Mary came to us from Clinton High, and soon proved that their loss was definitely our gain. Her keen sense of humor and endless supply of jokes has been priceless to our class. Mary is undecided about her plans for the future, but we all feel quite confident in our Mary ' s ability and we know she will be a success. The best of luck, Mary! Echo Staff; Basketball 4. DUTIES WELL-PERFORMED AND DAYS WELL-SPENT” We always feel confident that Bev has the situation well in hand. Give her a job to do, and she finishes it quickly, efficiently, and, so it seems, effortlessly. Beverly, the field of journalism is looking for promise such as yours. You will succeed, and what is more, you will never lack friends! National Honor Society; Honorary Member of the Women’s Club; MESA Staff; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Junior Play; Sophomore Hop; Junior Prom. “CONTENT TO FOLLOW WHEN WE LEAD THE WAY” Janice is the quiet lass of the Senior class. She rarely, if ever, raises her voice to compete with her noisier classmates. We can always depend upon Janice for a helping hand when there is work to be done. The best of lu:k, Janice, from the Class of 1950. MESA Staff; Echo Staff 4; Chorus 2, 4. ai wor HER VOICE WAS EVER SOFT, GENTLE, AND LOW, AN EXCELLENT THING IN WOMAN Audrey will always be remembered as the perfect lady of the Class of 50. Never have we seen Audrey ruffled in the least by circumstances. Her presence of mind, her winning smile, and her friendly personality, have earned her much popularity. The best of luck to you at college, Audrey, although we don ' t think you will need it! Class Vice-Prsideent 2; Student Council 2; Honorary Member of the Women ' s Club; MESA Staff; Cheerleader 2, 3; Junior Prom. GOOD SENSE WHICH ONLY IS THE GIFT OF HEAVEN Shirley ' s treasured gift of common sense has been an asset in our class meetings. Many of our problems hove been solved by her excellent advice. Shirley ' s mouth can curve into a most cheerful and welcome smile at a moment ' s notice. She is one who admits laughingly, Oh, I ' ll probably wind up as some poor fellow ' s dutiful wife. Well, we think he ' ll be a mighty lucky man, Shirley. Class Secretary 1; MESA Staff; School Paper 1, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leader 3; Sophomore Hop; Basketball Manager 3. MUCH MAY BE SAID ON BOTH SIDES ' Tall, dark, and good-looking — that ' s Pete, the merrymaker of our class. What would his classmates have done without his sense of humor? What would the teachers have done without his convincing arguments? Peter can talk us into practically anything. With his ambition to succeed we all knaw Pete will be a praminent salesman in coming years. MESA Staff; Junior Red Cross 2, 3; Junior Play; Baseball 1; Basketball 3. A GOOD NAME IS BETTER THAN RICHES amer when a burst of laughter breaks the silence of an otherwise quiet class, you know that Judy is there. Along with her sense of humor goes a fine acting ability. Her superb job in the Junior Play won Judy a great amount of well-deserved praise. May you attain your every wish, Judy! Echo Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom; Junior Play; Basketball 1. ARTHUR P. BIXBY Superintendent of Schools FACULTY — First Row. left to right: Mrs. Carney, Miss Rosslond, Miss Powers, Miss Hamilton, Miss La Fontana, Mr. Marshall (Principal}. Second Row, left to right: Mr. Kelly, Mr. Jeffrey (Basketball Coach), Mr. McNaney, Mr. Alisch. Hollis, Mrs Mr. Hughes tUe QIoM Voted BOYS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS Mosf Athletic . . . James Flagg Ann Dellasanta Mosf Ambitious . . . Dexter Burlingame Martha Bonci Most Studious . . . Norman Gallagher Norma Keith Most Romantic . . . Bruce Lindberg Marilyn Lancey A losf Talkative Peter Smith Margie Hall Most Courteous . . . Barry Blake Evelyn Ferrandino Most Mischievous Bruce Lindberg Margie Hall Most Efficient .... Norman Gallagher Martha Bonci Most Helpful . . . Dexter Burlingame Martha Bond Mosf Friendly . . . . Barry Blake Shirley Richards Most Witty .... Bruce Lindberg Margie Hall Mosf Cheerful .... Dexter Burlingame Margie Hall Mosf Dignified . . Norman Gallagher Norma Keith Best Natured . . . . Arthur Coughlin Shirley Richards Mosf Popular . . . Most Argumentative . Dexter Burlingame Peter Smith Audrey Rayworth Martha Bonci Best Dancer . . . . Dexter Burlingame Margie Hall Most Versatile . . . Norman Gallagher Norma Keith Best Looking . . . . Barry Blake Audrey Rayworth Most Serious . . . John Natola Janice Phelps Best Personality . . Barry Blake Beverly Parker Most Likely to Succeed CLASS OF 1950 Best Smile Dexter Burlingame Audrey Rayworth Most Unselfsh . . . Barry Blake Valerie Erickson Biggest Wolf, Wolfess . Bruce Lindberg Anita Brinck Most Bashful . . . Arthur Coughlin Janice Phelps Ouletest John Natola Janice Phelps FOOD . . Ice Cream MOVIE . . Lost Boundaries COMEDIAN . . Red Skelton DRINK . . Pine Float ACTOR . . Montgomery Clift AMERICAN Nathan Hale PASTIME Day Dreaming ACTRESS . . Ingrid Bergman TEACHER . . Mr. McNaney SPORT . . Basketball PROGRAM Radio Theater SUBJECT . . . English ATHLETE Ted Williams ORCHESTRA Guy Lombardo EXPRESSION . . . . . Eh? BOOK . . ■ ' Gone With The Wind SINGER (man) Vaughn Monroe BESETTING SIN . Loafing AUTHOR Frank Yerby SINGER (woman) Dinah Shore VIRTUE . . . Ambition Se4i4J0A JrHtoA4j, FRESHMAN YEAR As we walked from room to room during our first week at Major Edwards, we were constantly ridiculed by the ruling Senior class. To add to our humiliation, we were the first class subjected to an initiation. After we had become full-fedged members of the student body and were slightly familiar with high school routine, we held our frst class meeting. The following students were elected as our offcers: President, Evelyn Ferrandino; Vice-President, Arthur Coughlin; Secretary, Shirley Richards; Treasurer, Dexter Burlingame. Under the guiding hand of our home-room teacher, Mrs. Severance, the insignifcant little Fresh- men managed to become Sophomores. SOPHOMORE YEAR Having had a pleasant vacation during the summer months, we entered Major Edwards once again, this time as smiling Sophomores. We were quite disturbed when we were informed that our class would have to be separated into two groups because of its size. One group was assigned to Room I with Mr. Eaton as its home- room teacher. The other group was placed in Room IV and these people again had the pleasure of having Mrs. Severance as their home-room teacher. Despite the fact that we were divided into two groups we arranged to have our frst meefng as Sophomores. At that meeting we elected the following officers; President, Dexter Burlingame; Vice-President, Audrey Rayworth; Secretary, Marilyn Lancey; Treasurer, Bruce Lindberg. Under the competent leadership of our class advisor. Miss Riordan, we succeeded in presenfng the annual Sophomore Hop. The dance was a great social and fnancial success. During the course of the year we lost three of our classmates, Phyllis Pyne, who decided to go to work; Marjorie Downer, who left to be married; and Rose Boghoian who transferred to another school. As June approached, we were all gripped with the sensational feeling that next year we would return to Major Edwards as upperclassmen. JUNIOR YEAR Inasmuch as we expected this to be a very busy year, we immediately held a class meeting and elected the following officers: President, Dexter Burlingame; Vice President, Evelyn Ferrandino; Secre- tary, Norma Keith; Treasurer, Martha Bonci. In a short time we found ourselves busily engaged in preparation for the annual Junior Play. The arduous task of directing the play was undertaken by our very capable Mr. Stubbs. On November 19, we staged, A Ready-Made Family,” a three-act farce packed with thrills. We had put a great deal of fme and effort into our play and it proved to be very successful. Next on our agenda came our Junior Prom, in which every member of the class had a hand. Al- though the weatherman was against us on the evening of May 27, by 9 p.m. the brightly decorated auditorium was filed with many well-groomed couples. The Junior Prom was added to our list of successful activities. We all felt quite satisfed with our Junior year achievements and looked forward to our last year at Major Edwards with great enthusiasm. SENIOR YEAR The year which we had long anticipated had fnally arrived. Early in September we settled down in Room IV with our new home-room teacher. Miss Rossland. We found that our class enrollment had dwindled to twenty-six. We had lost one of our popular classmates, Paul Clayton, to Kimball Union Academy. Having heard from previous classes of the intricate problems which confront Seniors we immedi- ately “got down to business” and elected our officers. They were: Pres dent, Dexter Burlingame; Vice- President, Bruce Lindberg; Secretary, Valerie Erickson; Treasurer, Martha Bonci. Under the careful guidance of Miss Rossland we have managed to overcome most of our problems. Can it be that our four years at Major Edwards have passed? We feel sure that with a foundafon — Q(;Qcj 0 fDic and social — such as ours, each member of the class of 50 is sure to fnd the right place for himself in the world. Major Edwards, may we always be a source of pride and honor to you! GlaU ' WiU We, the Class of 1950, being about to depart from these halls of learning, in full possesson of crammed minds, well-sharpened wits, and truly superhuman understanding, do make and publish this, our last Will and Testament. ARTICLE I ITEM 1: To Mr. Bixby we bequeath a crystal ball in order that he may fore- see the successes and honors to be achieved by members of our class. ITEM 2; To Mr. Marshall we leave our heartiest gratitude for all he has done to make our high school days such memorable ones. ITEM 3: To our home-room teacher, Miss Rossland, we bequeath the pro- found admiration and ever-enduring friendship of the Class of ' 50, in an individual as well as a collective sense. ITEM 4; To Mrs. Hamilton we leave a large, framed seating plan with the hope that she will ever hereafter be able to locate each United States His- tory student with ease. ITEM 5: To Mr. McNaney we bequeath one small tie-rack, approximately four feet in length. With this, Mr. McNaney, you should have sufficient room for your endless supply of unique ties. ITEM 6: To Mrs. Carney we leave one extra-sturdy can opener in order that she may save time in her future dinner preparations. ITEM 7: To Miss Hollis we leave a blueprint for that bungalow big enough for two. ITEM 8: To Mr. Kelly we leave a walkie-talkie so that he may communi- cate his whereabouts to his wife on the nights of basketball games. ITEM 9: To Mr. Allsch we bequeath a roomy trailer so that he may give rides to all those who cannot now be accommodated in his car. ITEM 10: To Miss Powers we leave a G. M. C. bus to relieve her of the transportation problem confronting her every basketball season. ITEM 11: To Mr. Hughes we bequeath a carton of long-burning candles to aid him in cleaning his windshield on cold winter mornings. ITEM 12: To Miss LaFontana we con- tribute five talented boys with bass voices for her mixed chorus. We select Bob Parkin, James Beshai, Edmond Shaw, Ebbie Whitcomb, and Donald Morrow. ITEM 13: To Mr. Stewart we leave, for distribution to all new teachers, a supply of the handy pocket-sized man- ual entitled How To Operate the Radiators.” ARTICLE II ITEM 1: To the Juniors we bequeath our cloak of dignity, which will in no way prevent them from enjoying the many happy events of Senior year. ITEM 2: To the Sophomores we leave that welcome feeling of superiority over the meek little Freshmen. ITEM 3: To the incoming Freshman class we leave all overlooked wads of gum we may have left adhering to the underside of desks, bannisters, assem- bly seats, and any other likely or un- likely places. We have sometimes had to rid ourselves of these in too much haste to be able to choose the most desirable means of disposal. ARTICLE III The following members of the Class of 1950 wish to make individual bequests: ITEM 1: To its next occupant, Barry Blake leaves his front corner seat in Room 4, and the cheery 8:30 a.m. grin that goes with it. ITEM 2: Martha Bond leaves her charming personality to anyone who is less gifted. ITEM 3: Anita Brinck bequeaths her baby-blue eyes and flirtatious glances to Roy Buck, so he will be able to re- capture the heart of that certain you- know-who. ITEM 4: Dexter Burlingame leaves his success in pulling off pranks to Mario Latuga who usually gets caught at the first attempt. ITEM 5: Arthur Coughlin leaves only his book Why a Ford Is Best or Three Wheels and a Prayer. ITEM 6: Norman Crane leaves his secret of making friends to Tony Smith. With Norman ' s formula and your own, Tony, you should have the longest Christmas card list in the school! ITEM 7: Ann Dellasanta bequeaths her ability to chew gum rapidly to Ann Jackola. This should be an asset on the basketball court, Ann. ITEM 8: Valerie Erickson bequeaths a few of her inches to Velma Downer. If Velma accepts this gift, she will be able to see Monday morning assem- blies without stretching and squirming all over the bleachers. ITEM 9: Evelyn Ferrandino leaves her bright smile to the cover girls, who can ' t boast a lovelier one. ITEM 10: James Flagg leaves his posi- tion of captain on the basketball team to anyone who feels qualified to fill it. ITEM 11: Marguerite Hall bequeaths her sense of humor to Charles Fitch with the fervent hope that he will use it well; it has certainly been priceless to the Class of ' 50. ITEM 12: Janet Hoaglund leaves her quiet efficiency to Shirley Flynn for extra safe-keeping. ITEM 13: Norman Gallagher leaves his capacity for study to Eddie Denton who believes laugh and the world laughs with you — study and you study alone. ITEM 14: Norma Keith leaves her con- scientiousness to certain members of the student body who could profit by accepting this gift. ITEM 15: Marilyn Lancey bequeaths her gorgeous giggle to Irene South- worth with the ardent prayer that it may serve to rescue next year ' s Seniors from those Monday Blues. ITEM 16: Bruce LIndberg leaves his in- fluence over the girls to Robert Goyer who isn ' t interested in young ladies as yet — or is he? ITEM 17: Warren Lindquist leaves his ability to fall asleep in United States History class to Chubby Goodale. The third seat from the back, fourth row, s really quite comfortable. Chub! ITEM 18: Ruth Meola bequeaths her stool in the girls ' room to Marie Hes- keth, who can certainly use a boost to the mirror. ITEM 19: To certain boisterous boys in the Sophomore class, John Natola leaves his ability to appreciate humor in a quiet way. ITEM 20: Mary Negro leaves her talent for thinking up an alibi on the the spur of the moment to Keith Whit- man who is often badly in need of one. ITEM 21: Beverly Parker wills her third period office duty to Ann Garside. ITEM 22: Janice Phelps leaves her pleasantly quiet nature ot Donna How- ard who will want to mix it in equal parts with her own exuberance. ITEM 23: Audrey Rayworth leaves her lady-like dignity to Jane Flagg. ITEM 24: Shirley Richards bequeaths her talent for getting and keeping a beau to Constance Petterson. Use it sparingly, Connie! ITEM 25: Peter Smith leaves his love of horses to John Gillander. Can ' t you just see John journeying all over West Boylston on a Shetland pony? ITEM 26: Julia Warner leaves her suc- cess in impersonating a spinster aunt to any Junior girl who feels she might use this talent to advantage. We do hereby appoint Mr. Marshall sole executor of this, our last Will and Testament. We, the Class of ' 50, the testators, have to this, our Will, set our hands and seal on this fourteenth day of June, Anno Domini one thou- sand nine hundred and Fifty. P iOytiUec f 0 the QlaA4 950 SCENE: THE COZY KITCHEN OF A CHARMING LITTLE COTTAGE. PLACE: WEST BOYLSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. TIME: JUNE, 1975. We find Evelyn Ferrandino, now happily married, preparing the family dinner. She is abruptly interrupted by her teen-age daughter, Janie, who comes rushing into the kitchen and exclaims: Mother, tonight is the Varsity Club Masquerade Ball, and I just haven ' t a thing to wear. Can ' t you help me? Evelyn smiles indulgently. Now Janie, don ' t get so excited. I ' m sure we can find something for you to wear. Let me think. I used to attend most of the dances back in high school, and I have all my things stored in the attic. We ' ll take a look after dinner. Dinner is finished. We discover Janie and her mother looking through an old trunk in the attic. Janie comes across a very pretty gown. “Mother, she cries, what a lovely dress. Evelyn beams happily, That ' s the gown I wore to my first prom. I went with one of the nicest boys in my class. His name was Peter Smith. My, how time flies! To think that Peter Smith is managing a big department store in New York now! I ' ll bet you had loads of good times back in your high school days. Mother. I ' d love to hear about some of them. Evelyn nods in agreement. “Well, Janie, dear, I guess I did have fun — we all did in high school. For instance, I ' ll never forget our Sophomore class party. We all went to Janet Hoaglund ' s summer camp in Rutland. Jan, by the way, still loves her work as a medical secretary. The class party was a huge success. Everyone had a grand time. Then when it was time to go home, Jimmy Flagg found he had lost the keys to his car- — you ' ve heard me speak of Jim — he ' s a mortician in the city now. Those keys caused a good deal of trouble. Four Sophomores were stranded until someone brought another set of keys. The unlucky ones besides Jimmy, if I remem- ber correctly, were Anita Brinck, who taught school for two years before she was married; the same Dexter Burlingame, who ' s now an engineer in Worcester; and Shirley Richards — Shirley got married not too long after she was graduated from high school. Our Sophomore year was an eventful one, Janie, but the Junior year at Major Edwards was even busier. The first big event was our Junior Play — what a time we had with that. You ' d never guess who played the leading role. Today everyone knows him as Professor Norman V. Gallagher of Clark University. Of course, each person acted his part very well, but the girl who really stole the show was Judy Warner. She played a spinster aunt grieving over her long-departed brother, Horatio. Judy is a very successful singing teacher in Worcester right now. Then, dear, continues Evelyn, came the Junior Prom. Every- one had a hand in it. The decorating was a particularly big job. Martha Bonci, I remember, was the chairman of that committee. I see Martha every now and then. She ' s a medical secretary in Worcester. Speaking of the medical profession reminds me of our two class doctors, Barry Blake and Bruce Lindberg. And three of our girls chose nursing as their career — Marilyn Lancey, Margie Hall, and Valerie Erickson. Then Evelyn hesitates for a minute. Janie, are you sure you ' re not being bored by all this reminiscing? Oh no. Mother! I just love hearing about your school days. Please go on. Well, then, let me tell you about our Senior year. That was the most exciting of all. Our biggest problem seemed to be the MESA, our yearbook. I can remember Norman Gallagher, the Editor, getting after everyone to get his or her material finished. Norman ' s co-editor was Norma Keith. She is a gym instructor now at the Y. W. C. A. Then, too, there was the school paper, published by the Senior commercial English class. Some of the workers on “The Echo were Beverly Parker, who is a full-fledged journalist now, and Mary Negro and Ann Dellasanta, who I hear, are both happily married. Others were Janice Phelps — she s now a stenographer, and Martha. The only boy on the staff was John Natola, a prosperous business man now in Boston. Evelyn rummages through the trunk and brings out an at- tractive white leather book. Here ' s our senior yearbook, Janie. How hard we all worked on it! Look at us twenty-fve years ago. “Here ' s a picture of a boy I ' ll never forget, Arthur Coughlin. He had the kind of disposition that is hard to fnd anywhere. I think he is managing a large company in Worcester now. Here ' s Norman Crane, the boy who always supplied the answers to those memorable chemistry questions. We all ex- pected him to be a success and he didn ' t disappoint us. He ' s a famous engineer on the West Coast. There ' s Warren Lindquist, who was always very quiet in class, but believe me, he proved his ability on that basketball floor. He works in Worcester now. “Well, Janie, it seems to me I ' ve told you about most of my classmates, all but Ruth Meola and Audrey Rayworth. Ruthie was one of the smallest girls in our class and very pretty. You see her just about every day. She teaches the first grade right here in West Boylston. “And Audrey — I ' ll always remember the cheery smile she had for everyone. She is married now, too, but she taught Home Economics for several years after college. Well, Janie, that ' s the story of my High School days. Gee, Mom, it ' s been fun listening to what all your classmates are doing now. It makes me wonder what I ' ll be doing in twenty-five years. Why, Janie, you will probably be doing the same thing I ' m doing right now. But we still haven ' t found a dress for you to wear. Oh, Mom, may I wear your Prom gown? It ' s so pretty and I promise to be very careful of it. “I know you will, Janie, and do have fun tonight. Why, it ' s almost time to go right now! Let me help you get ready. Pno4Uiec4f, ol the ClaM. o f950 QlaU a ' 51 First Row, left to right: Richard Morrow, Margaret Bavosi, William Manna, Irene Southworth, Robert Porkin, Shirley Cameron, Robert Goyer, Carole Manna, Richard Rindfliesch, Josephine LaComfora. Second Row, left to right: Eleanor Pedini, Mildred Davis, Edward Denton, Virginia Pyne, Charles Goodale, Rose Salluce, Edmond Shaw, Esther Davis, Priscilla Buck, Mr. McNoney. First Row, left to right: Anno DePatsy, Eleanor Casogrando, Marie Hesketh, Jane Rindfliesch, Donald Geneva, Patsy Fallavollita, Harry Dellasanta, Joan Bristol, Velma Downer, Constance Petterson. Second Row, left to right: Miss Hollis, Virginia Pendleton, Loretta Anthony, Judith Anderson, Jane Flagg, Nancy Pibus, Shirley Flynn, Virginia Childs, Betty Flagg, Donna Howard, Robert Stewart. Third Row, left to right: Ronald Phelps, Norman Goodale, Russell Phelps, Clinton Hubbard, John Gillander, Harold Phelps, Robert Solitro, Royston Buck, Paul Henault. 0 ' 52 (uix4 6A 53 First Row, left to right: Eleanor Haller, Audrey Petferson, Mary Beshai, Barbara Rotti, Anthony Smith, Ralph Hail, Orton Downer, Ann Garside, Janet Zuranski, Ruth Amello, Sandra Nordstrom, Leona Cadran. Second Row, left to right: John Mock, Mario Latuga, Richard Barakian, Janet Gardner, Ann Jockola, Marjorie Carpenter, Shirley Gothing, Bernard Rotti, Donald Morrow, James Sharpe. Third Row, left to right: Mrs. Hamilton, Ronald Carson, Harold Clarkson, Virginia Cousins, Jean Mackay, Lorenz Whitcomb, Robert Ferrandino, Carmen Meola. First Row, left to right: Nancy Rosenlund, Ann Cosgrove, Teresa Hartwell, William Solitro, Gloria Zuranski, Elizabeth Esoian, Kent Lindberg, Robert Fancy, Priscilla Jewett, Carol Federici, Bettemae Gordon. Second Row, left to right: Alvin Barakian, Louis Geneva, Richard Chapman, Janet Skantz, Kay Fawcett, Marion Hoyle, Patricia King, Lillian Kimpton, Donald Bacon, Robert Leonard, Chris Meola. Third Row, left to right: Robert Rosenlund, Irving Davis, Keith Whitman, Edward Gordon, Mr. Hughes. GIgAA o-j 55 First Row, left to right: Irene Bond, Jean Jackola, Shirley Bavosi, Vida Maddock, Jane Tunstall, Tidia DiPietro, Alan Hoglund, Nina Stewart, Richard Phelps, Claire Flagg, Audrey Phelps, Elizabeth Vadnais, Clara DiSanti. Second Row, left to right: Roger Massey, Edward Pyne, William Davis, Emily Morrow, Myrna Brinck, Regina Popko, Ruth Cousins, Barbara Hoaglund, Kingsley Doe, Francis Pasquale, Bruce Hanson, Charles Cummings. Third Row, left to right: Pierre Henault, Barry Shepard, Bruce Shepard, Robert Cameron, Russell Pierce, George Floyd, Howard Rindfleisch, Mrs. Carney. Absent when picture was taken.- Rose Beshai, George Colangelo, Charles Esoian, Laura Gommell, Stuart Oatway, James Scrimgeour, Henry Stanley, Alice Taylor, Ray Gallant. M S atiai xU 1 H: M r y «. i£a I 1 A V Front Row, left to right: Evelyn Ferrandino, Beverly Parker, Norman Gallagher (President), Martha Bono, John Natola. Back Row, left to right: Miss Rossland, Janet Hoaglund, Harry Dellasanta, Shirley Cameron, William Marra, Irene Southworth. Sti4xlle4 t Go44.ncil First Row, left to right: Mr. Marshall, Robert Parkin, Barry Blake, Dexter Burlingame, Eleanor Pedini, Patsy Follavollita, Velma Downer. Second Row, left to right: Alan Hoaglund, Elizabeth Esoian, Virginia Cousins, Ralph Hall, Robert Fancy, Claire Flagg. First Row, left to right: Robert Parkin, Charles Goodale, James Flagg, Dexter Burlingame, Royston Buck. Secor d Row, left to right: James Jeffrey fCoochJ, Robert Stewart (Assistant Manager), Warren Lindquist, Bruce Lindberg, John Natolo, Norman Gallagher (Manager), Henry Kelly (Athletic Director). RESULTS Home Team Opponent Sumner High 27 58 Holden High 43 31 Northboro 49 34 Lunenburg 20 23 Alumni 52 27 Clinton 24 39 Holden 43 45 North Brookfield 59 41 Brookf eld 44 42 Rutland 49 24 Charlton 49 19 Oxford 49 52 Brookf eld 42 37 Southboro 63 25 Rutland 39 26 Charlton 48 31 Oxford 51 47 North Brookfeld 49 30 Northboro 55 40 Loretta Anthony Joan Bristol Anna De Patsy Evelyn Ferrandino Bette Flagg Jane Flagg Janet Gardner Marguerite Hall Marilyn Lancey The season of ’49-’50 was one of the best ever enjoyed by Major Edwards. The Blue and White, as champions of the Western Wor- cester County League, paraded to a record of 14 wins and 5 losses. Those thrill-packed games with Oxford and Brookfield will never be forgotten by the enthusiastic fans who stomped the auditorium of Edwards High during the sea- son. At the close of the season the Edwardites were invited to partici- pate in the annual Clark Tourna- ment. However, the strong and fast-moving Blackstone quintet set us down in defeat. For the first time the Jeffrey men ventured to the Assumption court to face St. Mary ' s of Walt- ham in the Assumption Tourna- ment. Despite their grand fighting spirit, the Edwards men were out- classed. This year top honors go to Captain James Flagg and Dexter Burlingame who racked up the most points for the squad. Flagg was high with 226 points and Burlingame ranked second with 224 points. What would Edwards have done without the timely hoops of Bob Parkin and Roy Buck? Or the defensive playing of Chubby Goodale, Jimmie Beshai, Warren Lindquist, John Natola, and Patsy Fallavollita? 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