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

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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

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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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A 1 ,M.,.,7..,.,..K,.- . WY - I-Yrs... .,..,-, -..--,T,.f- Y,-.,,1-Q1--2,---...-tw,-,ya-,W k K D Dancing eyes and dancing feet- A combination hard to beat. AUDREY PETTERSON Aud We'll bet Audrey won't sit back and let the world go by -not with her peppy personality and appetite for fun. Her constant enthusiasm certainly injected life into our class meetings, as well as our basket- ball games, where she assumed the role of an outstanding cheer- leader. With all of these assets, Aud is sure to be a success in what- ever she decides to do. Chorus 1, 2, 3, School Newspaper 3, Junior Playg Junior Prom, Year- book 45 Cheerleader 4. Success follows earnest e,0'ort. JAMES SHARPE Jim's quiet manner in class is deceiving, for when he's with a gang he is full of fun. I-Iis four years at M.E.H.S. have not been wasted- he has profited both in studies and friends. His plans for the future are to be a doctor, and knowing Jimmy, we can be sure that there will be no doctor's wife. Or will there? Good luck, Jim. The Class of '53 will be happy to call on you to cure their future ills. Honor Society 3, 4, Freshman Initiation 4, Yearbook Staff 4. - Sweet of manner, fair of face, All her ways are full of grace. SANDRA NORDSTROM Sandy ' Sandra is the quiet, dignified type and loves music and dancing. Al- though she may look like a doll, there are times when she can be quite real. Her quick smile and pretty dark eyes will undoubtedly insure a happy future. With her interests in art, dramatics and modeling, we're quite sure she will succeed in whatever she does. Good luck, Sandy! Chorus 1, Junior Play, Junior Prom, Freshman Initiation 45 Year- book 4. - Cilimii A jolly girl, a live wire, The kind of which you never tire. EDITH TIMONEN 'fPat Pat came to us two years ago from Fitchburg High, which has never been the same since. Her good humor, friendliness, and en- thusiasm, together with an ability to get good marks, quickly made her a well-known member of the class. As the efficient co-editor-of the M.E.S.A., Pat has shown her serious side. But hear that rippling giggle? That's Pat! Best of everything, Pat, as you pursue your commercial career. Basketball 3, Junior Play Cast, Junior Prom: Editor, School Newspaper 35 Honor Society 3, 4, Yearbook Co-editor 4. ' -.-m.L?f4l-'1-' - --'----1u.zaw-f-u.a---