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

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The quietm' ones ure those who gain the most. SHIRLEY COTHING Shirl 'Neath an exterior of deceiving quietness Shirl has an excellent sense of humor and a friendly manner. Carefree cooperative, attractive- all adjectives which suit Shirl very well. Never known to raise hey- voice above a whisper, still she has made herself heard by giving a boost to our class activities. We all have a since.e conviction that you will have a happy future, Shirl. Chorus 1, 25 JIl7ll0'l' Play, JIl7ll'07' Prom ,' Fresllmrln Iniliafion 4 ,' Yew'- bool: 4. Musee in llzs ll0ll7't,' mzsellief in his eyes RALPH HALL 'flunie' Ralph is that dashing, personable young man who could easily make Mario Lanza look to his laurels. Although he is not the most enthus- iastic member of our class when it comes to studies, he is always ready with an answer. Ralph has been our very successful class president for the past four years and a friend to all. The Class of '53 wishes you all the luck in the world as a business man, Ralph-we know you'll succeed. Class Presirlent 1, 2, -9, 4: fl1l0'I'llN. 1, 2, ff, 4, Basketball 1, 3, 45 Base- ball lf, 4, JIl7II'0'l' Play Cast, Jzmzor 1I7'0III,' Yearbook Slllfl' 4. Alll1o1lgl1 sheds small frrul quite rlemwre, She'll sun-eerl, we'v'e very swore. ELEANOR HALLER Ellie Eleanor's friendly manner and helpfulness are two of her best assets. Ellie especially shines in the commercial department, where she has proven her worth as a typist and a stenographer. Though she never made much noise about them, Shortie's report cards show that she has profited by her high school career. With her ambition to be a medical secretary, we are sure she'll be a success in life. Rest of luck! Juniofr Hell Cross R61I1'l'.W07lfllfll'C, 2,' School Nezrspnper .'2,' .lll7ll'0'I' Pl1l1l,' F7'esl1m1111 Imlzalzrnz .6 ,' Y eu'rbool.' A. Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow. MARIO LATUCA Pistol To know Mario is to . . . love him. Mario, with his bashful ways, his reticent smile, and his ready helpfulness, has always been a class favorite. Pistol never had back-strain from carrying' books nor eye- strain from reading them, but he somehow always managed to make the grade. Mario, we know you'll succeed and the Class of '53 will Watch your future with interest. Baseball lg Basketball 2, 3, Ag Junior Play, Yearbook 4.

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, -'i'4'f '1 'f 1 'Ff'f 1-.-J -W ' -' f-1'-f5'F'T?Pf:'f'4i 'T:' ' ii-1' U .- --.rv-gf ---- pw---:ns-'IGM . vi A,,V l , l , ,,,,,,?,g i A Word from thee, our gloomy souls cheer up. ORTON DOWNER Ortie Without Ortie's witticisms, classes would be mighty dull! Orton has several identifying characteristics-his many jokes and hearty laugh, his ability in both baseball and basketball, and last but not , least, his friendly and flirtatious personality. Never known to commit the crime of over-studying, still he holds his own with the rest of the class. Therefore, we know he'll be a success whatever he chooses to do-we certainly wish him the best of luck. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4g Class Vice-President 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, School Newspaper 3, Junior Play Cast, Fresh- man Initiation 4g Yearbook Staj 4. This man could argue, gatls how he could argue. 5 ROBERT FERRANDINO Bob In walks a tall young man talking politics, and out walks the major- A ity of the class. Not that we don't think the world of Bobg it's just- that political affiliations have led the poor boy astray. Seriously, though, Bob usually knows what he's talking about. His many money-making and money-saving ideas have often boosted our treasury during the last four years. As a teacher we know you'll do wonders, Bob. The best of everything to you from the Class of '53, Chorus 1, 2, 4, School Newspaper 35 Junior Play Cast: Junior Prom: Freshman Initiation 4, Yearbook 4. A 1 T 4 i A light heart lives long. JANET GARDNER alagn I Janet is one of our happy and carefree girls. Whenever a distinctive 1 laugh breaks the silence, you can be sure it's Janet's. Mr. Marshall 5 will miss Janet, for she has been his right-hand helper during her ' 4 high-school days. Jag's plans for the future include being a hair- l dresser, and we all wish her the best of luck. ghelerleader 15 Basketball 15 Art 1, 2, 3, Junior Play Cast, Year- oo 4. L E 3 1 Beauty and wisdom are seldom found together, and we have found the exception. ANN GARSIDE Annu Among Ann's assets are those beautiful blue eyes and that envious, creamy complexion. Add to these personality plus, a constant smile, and.versatilityg then you have one of the most likeable girls in the Feniior Class. Herdversatilityghciwsfup it hi' roles as a peplpyhcheeiig ea er, singer, an pianis . es o uc , nn as you sai roug the University of New Hampshire. , Chorus 1, 2, 3, I+: Class Secretary 1, Basketball 2, 3, School News- papler 3: Junior Play Cast,' Junior Prom: earbook Staf 4: Cheer- ea er 4. , , 1 ' ' J 0 Yr, lr. Jil' sf ,fly If ,Af n. I efwf- wwf af ' 'I , 'k I ,if 41 fn JP2 -,LJ ' , .1 JV .

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I would do anything for a friend. JOHN NIACK Johan ll ll John is one of the most ambitious boys in our class. Whenever any- body wants anything done, he is Johnny-on-the-spot. A liking for good music, sports, and world affairs proves him to be a boy of many interests. We're sure Johnny's friendly and polite manner, plus his other attributes, will make him a success at college. Chorus 1, 2, .Ig Junior Pro1n5 School Newspaper 35 Yearbook Stag? 45 Student Council 3, 45 Basketball 3, 45 Freshman Initation 4. Popularity must be deserved. JEAN MACKAY Jeanie Jean is the attractive, extremely personable girl who is always p1'es- ent with a cheery greeting for everyone. As our emcient secretary for the past three years, Jean has lent sanity to our class meetings with her sensible suggestions. Never known to neglect her studies, Jeanie still has time to do more than her share of the work at our school functions. Why did we elect her the most popular Senior girl? Well, we've just told you. Best of luck f1'om all of us, Jean! Chorus 25 Class Secretary 2, J, 45 Junior Play Cast5 Honor Society J, 45 Yearbook Staff 45 D. A. R. Good citizen. Personality, a gleaming smile, An active mind, a friend worthwhile. ELAINE MONROE .. .. . . . . Monroe Elaine is the girl who is always bubbling over with enthusiasm and energy, and who always has an original idea to submit to the class, and when she sets her mind to something, there is no turning back. This attractive lass has personality, artistic ability and her name is inseparable from the Honor Roll. Elaine wants to enter the field of retail merchandising, and with the afore-mentioned attributes, she's bound to be a success. Yearbook Staff 45 Cheerleader 4 The piano is rnightier than the sword. DONALD MORROW D0m1lev At any social gathering, Donnie is quickly put to work at a piano, for he is the Frankie Carle of M. E. H. S.. Don has other well- known characteristics as well, among them his thatch of red hair and his Who, me? expression when called upon in class. Not the least of his attributes is his willingness to give help when needed. The Class of '53 expects to hear great things of you, Don. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 School Newspaper 35 Junior Prorn5 Yearbook 4. Chorus 2, 3, 45 Junior Play Cast Junior Prom Honor Soczety 5' 4