Mansfield High School - Hornet / Green Years Yearbook (Mansfield, MA)

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For the first time in several years, the three highest-ranking students in the graduating class are boys. In March first honor was awarded to Robert Brutcher, second honor to George Bearcovitch, and third honor to James Ingram. We instructed Marguerite Reilly to draw up the class will, and Edward Nielsen to present the class prophecy. We chose Richard Phelps to compose the music for the class song, the words of which were written by Catherine Faria. Helen Shea was appointed editor-in-chief of the yearbook, to which we gave the appropriate name The Lens. Four of our members deserve special mention at this time for the service they have rendered the class. Patsy Flammia and Weldon Britton are talented artists, who have always been glad to assist with paint and brush. (George Bearcovitch has represented the school several times as a public speaker; and Eda Menga, our prima donna, has sung at numerous school events. For twelve years we have steadily approached our goal—graduation. Now we go forth into a troubled world, but no matter what the future years may bring, may we always hold dear the democratic principles taught through our education in the greatest democracy of the world. 13

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Football, basketball, and baseball again drew a commendable number of athletes from our class. “Chey were Patsy Flammia, Alfred Cipriani, Arnold Quinham, Albert Scatolini, Edward Nielsen, Donald H ill, Edward Bessom, Robert Brutcher, Edgar Vernon, and Arthur McKay. Several members demonstrated their journalistic bent by writing for our new periodical, The Tatler, supervised by Miss Mildred Hannon. The senior reception has always sug- gested the completion of High School activi- ties for the seniors and the crowning glory of a year’s work for the juniors. With Earle Horton as general chairman, aided by numerous industrious and talented commit- tees, we made our reception to the seniors an occasion never to be forgotten. When we held our final class elections last September, graduation, for the first time, seemed very near. We voted Edward Bessom, president. For vice-president we chose Ruth Sanford; for secretary, Shirley La Har; and for treasurer, Hope Sherman. Our senior advisers have been Miss Jones and Miss Shepard. We have had many talented members of our class on the staff of The Tatler this year, among them Gladys Schofield as editor-in-chief. The ten seniors who have participated in sports have been the mainstay of the teams. Although the players were sorry to see Mr. Andrews leave, they happily welcomed John P. Certuse, the only Mansfield High Alumnus ever to direct athletics in our school. Much to the honor of the Class of 1941 was the selection of our football captain, Eddie Bessom, as the All-County center. Don Hill likewise added to our prestige when he was chosen for a backfield position on the All-County third team. Strongly backed by seniors Al Scatolini, Eddie Nielsen, Pat Flammia, and Alfred Cipriani, our football team was the highest-scoring school gridiron eleven in Bristol County. The basketball team, which centered around Captain Don Hill, Bob Brutcher, and Al Scatolini, also made an exceptionally good record. Bob Brutcher has been an outstanding baseball player for three years. He is one of those rare students who combine skill in athletics with excellence in scholastic pursuits. Besides those I have mentioned, seniors participating in the major sports this year have been Earle Horton, Edgar Vernon, and Arthur McKay. George Bearco- vitch was captain of the newly-formed tennis team. Thanksgiving evening we presented our class play, d most Eighteen, a sparkling comedy of youth. In the spring we selected Shirley Williamson as the Mansfield Good Citizenship Pilgrim to the conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution, held in Boston. Robert Brutcher and James Ingram were co-chairmen of the Mardi Gras, which was held in the gymnasium in February. To rule over this colorful celebration, the school chose Helen Shea and Edward Nielsen. Can we ever forget the gorgeous queen of the occasion? Attired in a wine-colored velvet gown and wearing a jeweled coronet, Helen was truly regal. No less royal was his sovereign majesty King Edward. “riven exams of ‘F2

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ELEANOR AGNEW Saint Ambitious, attractive bru- nette Athletic Association 3, 4 English Club 2 Homemakers’ Club 3, 4 Cheerleader 38—Letter 3 GEORGE BEARCOVITCH Berky Diligent and dauntless Address of Welcome Pro Merito Athletic Association 3 English Club 2, 3, 4 French Club 3, 4 Latin Club 2, 3, 4 The Lens—Senior Editor Tennis 3, 4—Captain 4— Letter 4 ANGELINA BERNARDO Angie Tiny, but oh so nice! Commercial Whirl 3, 4 English Club 4 Homemakers’ Club 4 The Lens—Typist EDWARD BESSOM Eddie Capable, masterful leader President 4 Athletic Association 3, 4 English Club 2, 4 French Club 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4—Letter 3, 4 Football 2, 3, 4—Captain 4—Letter 3, 4 BARTLETT BOLTON Bart Playful but quiet Athletic Association 3, 4 French Club 3 14 STANLEY BOURNE Stan Jovial joker MARY BOWLES M ary Modest and naive Pro Merito Athletic Association 3, 4 English Club 3, 4 French Club 3, 4 Latin Club 2, 3, 4 The Tatler 3 The Lens—Athletics WELDON BRITTON Muscles Restless jitterbug Athletic Association 4 English Club 2 The Tatler—Art Editor 3 The Lens—Art Baseball — Manager 4 — Letter 4 RUTH BROWN Rookie Placid, but ambitious Pro Merito Commercial Whirl 4 The Lens — Statistics, Chairman ROBERT BRUTCHER Rabbit Blushing, brilliant blonde Farewell Address Pro Merito Griffin Award 2 Vice-President 2 Athletic Association 3, 4 English Club 3, 4 French Club 3, 4 Latin Club 2, 3, 4 The Lens—Statistics Baseball 2, 3, 4—Captain 4—Letter 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4—Letter 3,4