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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1949 volume:

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Driscoiy IN GRATEFUL APPRECIATION Class of '49 LBIBSABVSBSLBSF AI EDIE ABVSLS In Order That Nome | be Forgotten im Our Passing Parade The Semor Class Proudly Pays Tribute to the Cause of A Task Well Done Mr. Georce Davis RAZBSBSABVB_EBEDLBVAVBSKSLWLBS 66 . . . where there was faltering, he was there as faith; where there was weakness, he was there as strength; where there was discord, he was there as peace.” E. Markam, ‘Washington” MR. BERT MERRILL Our Superintendent LB PBBAEVB BEVIS KLEE IPBES LS ri DL. Io. LOWS SII VIS IS Our Principal The world stands out on either side No wider than the heart is wide; Above the world is stretched the sky,— No higher than the soul is high. E. Millay, “‘Renascence”’ MR. ARTHUR WHITCOMB RBSXBAX BEBVAEVABVBVBVBVSBOSLS FACULTY NOTES Mrs. Miss Elizabeth Mildred Diotte Jones B.S. BA. Framingham Middlebury Physical Ed. Latin Miss Mr. Mildred Daniel Hannon Hogan M.A. B.A. Radcliffe Kansas U. English Science Miss Mr. Eleanor James Darmedy Kelly M.A. M. Ed. Baws B.C. English Athletics Miss Elsa Henchel M. Ed. BAU Typing Miss Mr. Mary Henry Driscoll Lemieux B.S.S. M.A. Baws B.C. Commercial Mathematics Miss Winn'fred. Lyman iBeAS Smith English Miss Louise Perkins IN, 1% Conservatory Glee Club Mr. Everett Robinson M.A. B.U. History Miss Aurilla Shepard B.A. Tufts Languages Miss Caroline Walsh S.B. Baur Commercial Miss Margaret Welch B.A. Bows English Mrs. Mildred Whitmore Framingham Home Economics Yearbook Board 1st row, l. to r. L. FOWLER Sports D. ZECHER Business Manager P. SHELBURNE Editor G. CARNEVALI Editor R. KELLEY Sports J. AGNEW Underclassmen 2nd row B. MACLACHLAN Seniors R. MAY Seniors J. WILDE Activities T. NELSON Features J. TODESCO Activities C. GRIFFIN Activities Mr. LEMIEUX Advisor 38rd row L. Rossi Seniors B. SEARING Features C. REDMAN Advertisement B. CHAPMAN Underclassmen E. Morini Seniors M. REED Activities O make Thou us, through centuries long In peace secure, in justice strong; Around our gift of freedom draw The safeguards of Thy righteous law: And, cast in some diviner mould, Let the new cycle shame the old! Paine, ‘Centennial Hymn’. enmior Class THE - Center, right: JosEpH ‘Topesco, President Center, left: CHESTER GRIFFIN, V.-President xtreme left: ELE A Morinl, Secretary Extreme right: MarTHA REED, Treasurer IO fe — JEAN E. AGNEW “Jean” “Jean’s” pleasant disposition has made her many friends at M. H. S. Loads of luck in your nursing career, Jean. Pastime—Music, sports. Pet Peeve—Sitting in the first seat, first row, every class. Ambition—Veterinarian’s assistant. Pee el 2,3, 4. Latin Club, 2, 3. Math Club, 1 Softball, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club, 1, 4. Dramatic Club, 3. Reception, usher. Basketball, 3, 4. Class Play, make-up comm. Yearbook Board. ROBERT J. ALBERTINI “Bob” Bob may well be described as a good-looking fellow with a very pleasing personality and an excellent sense of humor. Pastime—Sports, eating, sleeping. Pet Peeve—Egocentric girls, Red Sox rooters. Ambition—To be ambitious. AG Ace Ls “(Uirid, 8h 4h Math Club, 1. Reception, music. Football, 2, 3, 4. Class Play, ‘“Nick’’. Baseball, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club, 4. Basketball, 3, 4. DOLORES SME BAPTISTE aDogs “Doe” has proven her acting ability in the Class Play as well as in other school activities. We are sure she will be a success. Pastime—Dancing, bowling, working. Pet Peeve—Silly and childish people. Ambition—Nurse. Ns IN ily 94 8H Ze Tatler, 2. Basketball,. 1. Pan American Club, 3, Dramatic Club, 3. president 4. : Reception, usher. Class Play, ‘“Lucybelle Lee’. , Yearbook Board. Glee Club, 4. BASIL B. BARNES “ Barnsie™’ “Barnsie’”” may look like the quiet type, but don’t depend on it. Whenever anything is going on he is in the midst of it. Pastime—Reading. Pet Peeve—Nothing in particular. Ambition—Salesman. ASAT TA Reception, decorating. = Class Play, scenery. LORRAINE E. BROWN “Rainy” “Rainy” seems to be one of those people who can get along with any one. Her pleasant disposition has made her a host of friends. Pastime—Dancing, skating, reading. Pet Peeve—Bragging boys. Ambition—Assistant veterinarian. TNs oN Aly ORE TE Math Club, 1. Class Play, “Betsy Erwin”. Dramatic Club, 3. Reception, usher. EDITH B. CARDINUTE “Edie” One of the fun loving members of our class is ‘‘Edie’’. You need never fear a dull moment with her around. Pastime—Dancing, swimming, bowling. Pet Peeve—Naive people. Ambition—Airline stewardess. JN JsNee, Vine BE Reception, usher. Class Play, properties, Dramatic Club, 3. chairman. Glee Club, 4. 12 Glo” is one of our most ambitious students. Her cour- tesy and sincerity will make us always remember her Pastime—Dancing, skating, bowling. Pet Peewe—Radio commercials Ambition—Private secretary aaa 2, a 4. Class Play, usher. Reception. usher. Yearbook Board. editor. Class Ring Committee. 3. Graduation, essay. A urte Aun”, the girl with the cheery smile and smart clothes. has added much to our days at M1-_H.S Pastime—Dancing, music, Dennisport Pet Peeve—People who brag. Ambition—To be successful an 2. oh, 4. Class Play, properties. Reception. usher Bp BRUCE W. CHAPMAN Ch Se Chappie’s” ambition to be a minister at first glance doesn't seem to be fostered by his al manner. He w surely be remembered as 2 swell fellow Pastime—Phon rds, eating, g basketba Pet Peeve—No ¥y with the d. A mbition—To istry field and do some good AeA a Class V. Pres.. 1. Basketball, 1. Latin Club, 2, 3. Football, 1. Tatler, 3, 4. Baseball. 1. Dramatic Club. Pres. Math Club, 1. Reception. publicity. Class Ring Committee, 3. Yearbook Board. Class Play, “Spud”. i la THE LOUISE M. CIPRIANI NONI “Lou” is a happy-go-lucky girl who takes things as they come. She enjoys a good laugh and is always ready to give one. Pastime—Dancing, rollerskating, swimming. Pet Peeve—Sophistication. Ambition—To succeed. AAS Ose Dramatic Club, 3. - Reception, usher. Class Play, usher. JUSTINE COBB “Cobbie”’ “Cobbie” is an attractive blonde with a bevy of friends. Her lovely clothes and personality have made her one of our popular girls. Pastime—Talking on the telephone, bowling, knitting, basketball. Pet Peeve—Lil’ Abner in comic strips. Ambition—Airline stewardess. IN DN 1b, Pay Bh eh Class Secretary, 1, 2. ater paecemro sels Basketball, 2, 3, 4. Math Club, 1. Softball, 2. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Dramatic Club, 3. Class Ring Committee, 3. Class Play, “Susan Blake”. VIRGINIA A. COOPER “Ginny” “Ginny’s” ability to do clerical work will certainly aid her in her future career. Pastime—Dancing, swimming, tennis, skiing. Pet Peeve—Boys who attend dances and don’t dance. Ambition—Accountant. ASA le ceo Dramatic Club, 3. Math Club, 1. Reception, usher. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Play, tickets. Latin Club, 2. 14 GEORGE LEERSTEIN “Dodie” “Dodie” is a fellow of few words but much action. We wish you lots of luck, ‘Dodie’. Pastime—Rollerskating, movies. Pet Peeve—Homework. Ambition—Mechanic. AGpAT 2.3. Football, 1. Reception, tickets. CYNTHIA L, FOWLER Class Play, scenery. Glee Club, 4. ‘ “Cy n We will all remember “Cyn” for her friendliness and wonderful ability at sewing. Pastime—Listening to radio, sewing, dancing. Pet Peeve—People who are late. Ambition—To go to Modern School of Design. inate, 2; 3, 4. Class Play, usher. Glee Club, 1, 3, 4. Tatler, 4. Reception, usher. LORRAINE H. FOWLER “Lainy”’ Love of fun and willingness to help are just a few words which depict “Lainy”. We are insured of her future success. Pastime—Music, sports. Pet Peeve—False airs, radio commercials. Ambition—Laboratory technician, to travel. Ne INos Ile, By Sb, C's Tatler, 3, 4. Softball, 3. Dramatic Club, 3. Math Club, 1. Reception, usher. Glee Club, 1, 4. Yearbook Board. Class Play, rehearsal assist. 15 THE GUIDO C]ERONGIELO “Guy” “Guy’s” happy-go-lucky disposition has made him a favor- ite with everyone at M. H. S. Pastime—Bowling, music, Winnie. Pet Peeve—Yankee rooters, childish people. Ambition—To be successful. IMs Je, 9, Gk, 2h, Reception, decorating. Football, 2, 3, 4. Class Play, football player. Pan American Club, 3. Glee Club, 4. EVELYN M. GODDARD AY Baie “Ev”, the girl with the shining blonde hair and genuine friendliness, has won the hearts of all her classmates. Pastime—Movies, ice-skating, bowling, boys. Pet Peeve—Girls that try to act older than they really are. Ambition—Social worker, newspaper writer. ASA sl sioao: Tatler, 4. Reception, usher. Class Play, usher. CHESTER BaGRIBREIN “Chet” “Chet’’, with a mischievious twinkle in his eye, and a gay smile, has won the friendship of his classmates. Pastime—Girls, basketball, cooking. Pet Peeve—The “blues”, “rainy” days. Ambition—To be successful. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4, V. Pres. Class Play, “Pres. Hughes”’. Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4. Class V. Pres., 2, 3, 4. Football, 2, 3, 4. Yearbook Board. Matlerwlqu2 se: Reception, decorating. Math Club, 1. Dramatic Club, V. Pres., 3. Latin Club, 2. 16 G. ERWIN GROSS “Grossy” “Grossy’s’’ humorous nature will always win him a host of friends wherever he goes. Pastime—Rollerskating, dancing. Pet Peeve—Women. Ambition—Jack of all trades. PGA 25 os Class Play, scenery. Reception, decorating. RAYMOND H:. KELLEY “Ray” “Ray's” ability to learn lines is exceeded only by his love of sports and sense of humor. Pastime—Sports. Pet Peeve—Lack of facilities. Ambition—To be a success. Football, 1, 2, 3, 4. Latin Club, 2, 3, 4. Baseball; 1; 2, 3, 4. Natlere2 ans. Basketball, 1. Orchestra, 1. Math Club, 1. Boys’ State, 3. Reception, Gen. Chairman. Class Piay, “Johnny Clover’’. Yearbook Board. DONALD B. KNIGHT “Fuzzy” How dull this world would be without people with a sense of humor like ‘Fuzzy’. He has helped shorten many a dull day. Pastime—Kating, sports, drawing. Pet Peeve—Brave rooters. Ambition—Make a second million. Football, 2, 3, 4. Reception, publicity. Pan American Club, 3. Class Ring Committee, 3. Tatler, 3, 4. Class Play, football player. Glee Club, 4. 17 THE IN, JNes i A Baseball, 1, 4. Track, 2, 3, 4. PX tNos lg By te Basketball, 1, 3. Baseball, 1. Latin Club, 2, 3. RICHARD A. MAY “Dicks “Tick” is one of our brilliant and active students with an interest in politics. Pastime—Collecting phonograph records. Pet Peeve—Prejudiced teachers. Ambition—To be a teacher. JNe, TNegs “by By Ib, Reception, tickets. Math Club, 1. Yearbook Board. Latin Club, 2, 3. Class Play, “Henry Quinn”. Pan American Club, 4. 18 Pastime—Sports, sleeping. Pet Peeve—English, homework. Ambition—Architect, to make a million. Pastime—Sports, music. Pet Peeve—Egotists. Ambition—Lead a full, happy life. Class Play, “Mr. Clover’’. RIGEARD Tea lOV Einxa “Dick” “Dick’s” blue eyes are forever twinkling brightly. Here’s hoping you find success, “Dick”. Math Club, 1. Reception, refreshments._ Class Play, properties. BRUCE A. MacLACHLAN “Mac Although quite serious in the class room, Bruce has gained the favor of all those who have come in contact with him. Math Club, 1. Dramatic Club, 3. Reception, music. Yearbook Board. LILLIAN A. McCARRY “Scot” “Scot’s’ fun-loving manner has won her many friends during her high school days. She has participated in many sports and other school activities. Pastime—Smitty, B. C. High, Dennisport. Pet Peeve—North cheerleaders, sophisticated people. Ambition—Nurse, PCAC ls, 1a, 4. Math Club, 1. Basketball, 2, 3, 4. Dramatic Club, 3. Softball, 2, 3, 4. Reception, usher. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Play, “Mrs. Clover’. MARILYN E. McLEOD “Mel” a ee : : Seath Mel’s” quiet mannerisms, sincerity, and winning smile are all assets that have endeared her to us. Pastime—Sports, music, Dennisport. Pet Peeve—High airs. Ambition—Telephone operator. INA sia 35 A. Glee Club, 2, 3. Basketball, manager 3, 4. Reception, usher. Class Play, properties. GLORIA MEI TI” “Glo” is a reserved and unassuming person with a friend- ly, cheerful manner. She is ever ready to undertake responsibilities. Here’s to your success, ‘‘Glo’’! Pastime—Rollerskating, dancing, bowling. Pet Peeve—Boldness. Ambition—To be successful. IA ALS 2s Dramatic Club, 3. Reception, usher. Class Play, usher. MYRNA J. NOVAK “Myrna” has been found to be a very loyal friend. She hasn’t informed us of her future plans but we'll all join in wishing her the best of everything. Pastime—Listening to radio. Arthur Godfrey. Ambition—To be a success. Softball, 2, 3, 4. Reception, tickets. Class Play, program. ELENA A. MORINI EE “Ellie’s” friendly personality has attracted friends wher- ever she has been; she has come to be one of the most popular girls at M. H..S. Pastime—Dancing, letter-writing, music, skating. Pet Peeve—“Rainy” days. Ambition—Laboratory Technician. DNs BXes thy Pay 3, 2s Pan American Club, 4. - Basketball, Class Secretary, 3, 4. capt. 2nd team, 3, 4. Dramatic Club, secretary 3. Math Club, 1. Class Play, properties. Glee Club 1, president 4. Yearbook Board. Reception, reception comm. THOMAS H. NELSON “Lom “Tom” is sociable, pleasant and always ready to laugh. He has hidden qualities of wit and humor that have won him many friends. Pastime—Sleeping, bowling. Pet Peeve—Eneglish. Ambition—Engineer. Basketball, 1, 3. Math Club, 1. Baseball, 1, 3. Reception, decorating. Football, 1. Boys’ State, 3. Vatler, 2:3: Glee Club, 4. Yearbook Board. Class Piay, “Cappy Simons”. 20 TRENES|E PICCOLOMUNI UO BY “Pic” is one who thrives on excitement and wherever she is you will hear merry laughter. Pastime—Skating, dancing, bowling. Pet Peeve—Review Math. Ambition—Hairdresser. JbNe, Shey Ue Dramatic Club, 3. Softball, 1. Reception, usher. Glee Club, 2, 3, 4. Class Play, usher. CHARLES REDMAN “Chuck “Chuck” joined us in our Junior year. friendship of many. Pastime—Sports, bowling, movies. Pet Peeve—Boredom. Ambition—College. Football, 3, 4. Yearbook Board. Baseball, 3, 4. Pan American Club, 4. ack-o,) 4. Glee Club, 4. Reception, decorating. Class Play, properties. Ring Committee, 3. Since then he has been an active member of our class and has won the THE MARTHA L. REED “Meartha’ “Martha”, who takes everything in a quiet, lady-like manner, has had much experience in the art of being calm. Her winning smile and sociability have won her many friends. Pastime—Andy, dancing, bowling. Pet Peeve—Canes. Ambition—Medical secretary. ADAG, 2 4 Class Treasurer, 2, 3, 4. Dramatic Club, 3. Yearbook Board. Class Play, usher. Reception, reception comm. 21 THE MARION A. ROCKWOOD “Rockie’ “Rockie” is a girl with an ever-lasting flow of pep. She is always ready and willing to take part in any class activity. Pastime—Going to Maine, working. Pet Peeve—Frenchmen. Ambition—To live in Honolulu. Basketball, 1, 2, 4. Dramatic Club, 3. = Softball, 2, 3, 4. Reception, usher. Math Club, 1. Class Play, program. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3. LUCY CC, ROSSI tS Cie Gay, attractive and sociable are a few words which describe Lucy. She has proved herself a real friend to all. Pastime—Dancing, bowling, the Cape, skating. Pet Peeve—Supercilious people. Ambition—To be a success. Ie tNes P45 8% Class Play, usher. Reception, usher. Yearbook Board. BARBARA A. SEARING “Barb” “Barb” shall be remembered for her active part in sports and other school activities. We all wish you lots of luck. Pastime—Sports, music, bowling. Pet Peeve—F alse airs. Ambition—Nurse. IX, IN Uy B84, Oe Glee Club, 1, 4. Softball, 2, 3, 4. Latin Club, 1, 2. Basketball, 3, 4. Dramatic Club, 1, 2. Datlers lowes Reception, usher. Math Club, 1. Girls’ State, 3. Yearbook Board. Class Play, gen. chairman. 22 PAUL H. SHELBURNE “Paul” We shall always remember Paul for his artistic ability. Lots of luck, Paul. Pastime—Sports, great out-doors, art-ie. Pet Peeve—Talkative women. Ambition—Architect. Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club, 1. Mrackw le) 2.3, 4. Class President, 1. Tatler, 1, 2, 3. Reception, decorating. Football, 3, 4. Yearbook Board, editor. Math Club, 1. Class Play, football player. FRANK SOUZA “Frankie” We are sure “Frankie’s” co-operation along with his friendliness will aid him in the future. Pastime—Sports, dancing. Pet Peeve—Sophisticated people. Ambition—To be successful. Na. INgy D4 BS Yearbook Board. Football, 2, 3, 4. Class Play, publicity. Baseball, 2, 3, 4. Reception, decorating. Glee Club, 4. JOSEPH L. SOUZA Gye” “Joe” is always ready to help out whenever needed. He can always be found with a smile and a friendly word for everyone. Pastime—Movies, bowling. Pet Peeve—Red Sox rooters. Ambition—To be a success. Baseball, 1. Class Play, football player. Reception, advertising. 23 ALBERT hes LRACCUA “Arbie”’ “Arbie’s” jollical manner has made him welcomed in any group. Heap’s of luck, ‘“Arbie’’. Pastime—Bowling, movies, dancing, girls. Pet Peeve—Brave rooters. Ambition—To be successful. Football, 4. Reception, tickets. Baseball, 4. Glee Club, 4. 4 Pan American Club, 3. Class Play, football player. JOSEPH] TODESCO Joee “Joe”, one of Mansfield High’s carefree, happy-go-lucky seniors, is a popular man wherever he goes. Pastime—Sports. Pet Peeve—Agitators. Ambition—To own Fort Knox. A. A., V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4. Math Club, 1. Football, 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club, 4. Baseball, 1, 2, 3, 4. Reception, reception comm. Basketball, 3, 4. Class Ring Committee, 3. Track, 3, 4. Class Play, football player. Class President, 2, 3, 4. MARGARET A. WEBER “Peggy” “Peggy” is one of those girls who always has a smile for you. Her courtesy and sincerity will always be remem- bered. Pastime—Franny. Pet Peeve—Homework. Ambition—Nurse, Reception, usher. Class Play, “Martha Willard”. 24 JOHN WILDE “John” John’s extensive knowledge of history has provided a standard reference source for many. Pastime—Exterior decorating. Pet Peeve—Four years of English. Ambition—Get to college Math Club, 1. Pan American Club, 4. Reception, checking. Yearbook Board. Class Play, tickets. PAT RICIAIRS WYNN (OT Bg “Pat” is an attractive girl whom we know will charm her patients into getting well during her nursing career. Pastime—Dancing, bowling. Pet Peeve—F alse airs. Ambition—Nurse. AmmAC lam 2.a3, 4, Basketball, 3. Latin Club, 2, 3. Pan American Club, 3, 4. Reception, usher. Class Play, make-up. MARIO J. ZAFFINI i Zia “Zaft”, who is a neat dresser, may look small but certainly is popular in a big way. Pastime—Sports, dancing, girls. Pet Peeve—Eneglish. Ambition—To be a millionaire. Basketball, 1, 3, 4. Math Club, 1. Baseball, 4. Reception, publicity. Glee Club, 1, 2, 4. Class Play, stage manager. 25 THE DONALD P. ZECHER “Don” Those who really know “Don” realize what a real friend he is. If you are ever in doubt about his where-a-bouts he can always be found with “Shelly’’. Pastime—Movies, basketball. Pet Peeve—‘Superiority” complexes. Ambition—Dentist. Basketball, 1, 3, 4. Class Ring Committee, 3. Math Club, 1. Yearbook Board. Latin Club, 2, 3. Class Play, football player. Reception, decorating. CHARLES H? HODGES “Chuck” “Chuck”, who has always had a host of friends, will IW 1M SE, alwavs be remembered for his clever cartoons and humor- Reception, checking. ous ways. Class Play, make-up. Basketball, 3. Pastime—Drawing, sleeping. Tatler Pet Peeve—Girls. Ambition—Art school. Senior presentations on preceding pages were organized and written by: E. MORINI L.- ROSSI ASSISTED BY B. SEARING R. May, B. MacLacHLan BBB ARERE AEDES SS Sincere thanks to the many teachers who have contributed time and advice to the success of this Yearbook. THE 49ERS 26 Let me but find it in my heart to say, When flagran t wishes beckon me astray, “This is my work; my blessing, not my doom; Of all who live, I am the one by whom This work can best be done in the right way.” Van Dyke, “Work” er Classes i VAN A Ae Jumiors 1st row, l. to r., C. Kane, M. Nelson, P. Todesco, J. Brown, R. Nordberg, N. Linn, G. Marcheselli, M. Guild, J. Smith, A. Goyea. - and row, l. to r.. W. Rossi, E. Phelps, D. Sheldon, R. Ennis, K. Morse, J. Garland, E. Shep- ardson, J. Almeida, A. Bacchiocchi, P. Neff, R. Burrell, G. Ward, J. Williamson, 3rd row, l. to r., R. Austin, M. Hodson, A. Vallett, M. Tebbetts, M. Gibbons, M. Troupe, D. Annese, D. Eastman, L. Melchiorri, H. Allen, P. DePalma. 4th row, l. to r., Mrs. Diotte, P. Deschamps, C. Manson, E. Silenzi, C. Palanza, P. Rae, R. Hassell, J. Chavaree, J. Griffin, L. Guild, R. Palladino, E. O’Hare, L. Albertini, A. Rego, Miss Jones. 5th row, l. to ., J. Mei, B. Wellman, B. Ingram, P. Palanza, A. Beatty, B. Lovely, A. Cutillo, D. Nordberg, B. Leonard, B. Freeman, J. Lodico. 28 a : are —Ajo— The Up and Coming In the fall the juniors came back to school proud of their positions as upper- classmen. Under the able guidance of Miss Jones and Mrs. Diotte, their advisors, they elected their officers: Richard Nordberg, President; Joseph Brown, Vice- President; “Gerry”? Marcheselli, “Treasurer; and Nancy. Linn, Secretary. Displaying wonderful school spirit, they distinguished themselves in athletics. Ernest Phelps, Richard Nordberg, Angelo Bacchiocchi, James Garland, John Almeida, Paul Neff, and William Rossi participated in football. In basketball Joseph Brown, Richard Nordberg, and Donald Sheldon were outstanding players. In girls’ basket- ball the juniors were most active. Margie Troupe, Corrine Palanza, Doreen Eastman, Lee Guild, “Mel” Guild, Doreen Annese, Maureen Nelson, ‘Dotty’ Nordberg, Barbara Inman, Arlene Goyea and mgr. Rose Hassel showed a great interest. Four cheerleaders, Ellen O’ Hare, Maureen Nelson, Phyllis Palanza and Margie Troupe also belong to this class. On Thanksgiving night, the juniors held their big dance, the “Turkey Trot’, which proved to be most successful. This class should be praised for initiating a unique system of collecting dues. They will never know the financial troubles some senior classes have. We, the class of ’49, admire the juniors and only wish that we, too, could spend another year at M. H. S., but we know we leave it in good hands, for the class of ’50 will “follow through.” B. Chapman 29 THE 1st row, l. to r., C. DePrizio, A. Merrifield, M. Alexander, W. Shea, W. McCarry, G. Blom- strom, L. Searing, R. Olney, B. Wright, L. Buratti. 2nd row, l. to r., J. Cascioli, R. Schulz, C. Farinella, Conrad Griffin, Curtis Griffin, F. William- son, S. Simon, R. Pescosolido, R. Buck, P. Kelley, G. Willis, B. Murphy, B. Pedini, M. Lawrence, J. Annese. 8rd row, l. to r., P. Scanlon, L. Poland, A. Galanti, T. Foster, E. Sampson, R. Sanford, P. Stachelek, P. Peferoen. 4th row, l. to r., Miss Welch, F. Delage, O. DiGiampietro, C. Briggs, V. Orton, L. Hofemann, J. Siegfried, A. Manning, P. Gormley, M. Miller, S. Lapham, G. Cheyne, B. Merrill, D. Picco- lomini, J. Redman, Miss Shepard. 5th row, l. to r., C. Wellman, J. Rhodes, L. Dill, J. Anderson, C. Bernardo, E. Atwell, J. Giles, C. Holmes, R. Barnes, H. Goddard, H. Kelly, E. Joy, M. Reed, M. Milliken, L. Souza. 30 i We Prospects Now Brighter In September 1947 only the college preparatory division of the class of ’51 came to the high school. The business division remained at Junior High. Con- sequently, September, 1948 was a real reunion for this class. United once more, they took their rightful places as sophomores at M. H. S. Miss Welch and Miss Shepard are the class advisors. At the beginning of the year they elected their class officers:—Paul Kelley, President; Theodore Foster, Vice-President; Joan Redman, Secretary; and “Jacky” Giles, Treasurer. These ambitious students are making splendid headway in their activities. Their great social event of the year was the Sophomore “Shindig,’ one of the most successful social affairs held at the high school. Many took a prominent part in athletics. “Those who participated in foot- ball were “Curt” and “Connie” Griffin, Theodore Foster, Wi liam Knox, “Sandy” D’ Agostino, and Orlando DiGiampietro. They were represented in basketball by “Sandy” D’ Agostino, “Curt” and “Connie” Griffin, Paul Kelley, Richard Pescosolido, and Ben Merrill. In girls’ basketball there were Lorraine Poland and Celeste Bernardo. “Iwo snappy cheerleaders were Joan Redman and Rosalie Barnes. To the class of ’51, we of ’49 extend our heartiest congratulations. We know a bright future lies before them. J. Agnew 31 � BR 7 i 7 Freshmen 1st row, l. to r., J. Cutillo, P. Wellman, R. Albertini, J. Houghton, M. Medeiros, J. Nordberg, E. Ward, C. Miller, T. Root, P. Murphy, O. Patrignani, L. Reilly. 2nd row, Il. to r., K. George, C. MceGlashing, J. Cipriani, D. Holt, E. Teoli, J. Agan, P. Tartaglia, J. Baer, B. Giles, G. Dunn, J. Annese, J. Palanza, W. Engler, R. Menga, J. Murphy, N. Pelli- grini, C. Lovely. 3rd row, l. to r.. E. Jackson, J. DePalma, G. Thompson, I. Ricci, N. Halloran, M. Morini, C. Rego, J. Morse, P. Lodico, G. Martin, E. Austin, C. Nelson, P. Whitehouse. 4th row, l. to r., M. Richardson, R. Leavitt, S. Bryant, E. King, E. Mason, W. Briggs, R. Han- lon, S. Garland, W. Reed, H. Beaton, L. Spence, R. Fasulo, C. Anderson, I. Boynton, R. Bap- tiste, B. Barrett, ‘C. Smith, S. Buratti. 5th row, l. to r., J. Breen, E. Bauer, L. Tessier, G. Ricardo, W. Kirshkaln, E. Fournier, L. Risgin, B. Holt, P. Reynolds, J. Horton, L. Musto, A. Morrison, B. Howe, E. Conrod, S. Rooney. 32 Qe Gme Down! Three to Go! -At the beginning of the school year, the high school opened its doors to the entire freshman class, seventy-six new pupils. They drove the sophomores out of the study hall and settled down to get acquainted with their new surroundings. Miss Darmedy and Miss Henchel took them under their wings and taught them what to do and what not to do. In October they elected their class officers. They were: Warren Reed, President; Carl Anderson, Vice-President; Catherine Rego, Secretary; and Michelina Morini, Treasurer. The class made a good beginning in sports. In football there were Rudolph Fasulo, Salvatore. Garland, Linard Risgin, Earl Mason, Warren Reed, mgr. John Houghton and Stanley Bryant. In basketball there were Carl Anderson, John DePalma, Lincoln Musto, Hugh Beaton, Richard Buck and Richard Hanlon. Judging from some of the report cards we have seen, many of the members of this class may be expected to attain scholastic fame. As to their social status, they have already impressed the rest of the school as being a group well able to get along with others. “These characteristics make this class one of promise for the years to come. We, the graduates, wish every member of this interesting group a great number of happy moments in the remaining time at M. H. S. J. Agnew B. Chapman 33 a� BQy —%— Ciass Officers Seated: 1. to r. G. MARCHESELLI (Junior, Treasurer ) M. Morini (Freshman, Treasurer) N. LINN (Junior, Secretary ) Je Gives (Sophomore, Treasurer ) C. REGO (Freshman, Secretary ) J. REDMAN (Sophomore, Secretary ) 34 Standing: I. to r. P. KELLEY (Sophomore, President) J. Brown (Junior, V.-President ) W. REED (Freshman, President) R. NORDBERG (Junior, President) C. ANDERSON (Freshman, V.-President) T. Foster . (Sophomore, V.-President) They make things admirably plain, But one hard question will remain: If one hypothesis you lose, Another in its place you choose, But your faith gone, O man and brother, Whose shop shall furnish you another? Lowell, ‘‘Credidimus .. . ” ivities THE = (r = Athletic Association Seated, l. to r.. B. Searing, E. Morini, J. Todesco, C. Griffin, D. Annese. 2nd row, l. to r., Mr. Hogan, W. Reed, J. Garland, P. Shelburne, G. Frongillo, R. Nordberg, E. Mason, Mr. Kelly. 3rd row, l. to r., T. Foster, C. Nelson, G. Carnevali, L. Poland, J. Giles, D. Nordberg, C. Rego, B. Merrill. Under the direction of Mr. Hogan and Coach Kelly, the various duties of the Athletic Association were performed with the usual vigor and enthusiasm. Among the most important of these were the raising of funds for the purchase of equipment, the selling of tickets, and the presentation of letters and jackets to athletes who had earned the honor of wearing them by participating in athletic contests. We, the Seniors in Mansfield High, wish the Athletic Association success in the pro- motion of true sportsmanship. Joe Todesco 36 THE ——= 41ers) —— OG ‘e L. to r., P. Palanza, E. O’Hare, M. Troupe, M . Nelson, R. Barnes, J. Redman. Last year through graduation, we lost a but one cheerleader. This made it necessary to select five new recruits. “They were chosen in the following manner. A committee was appointed by Mrs. Diotte, our Physical Education instructor, to judge cheerleader candidates. This committee consisted of former cheer-eaders and other graduates interested in sports. The candidates practiced several weeks before Mrs. Diotte and the judges observed them in action. At this time, they were judged on appearance, posture, voice, ‘‘pep,” and jump as they performed each cheer. ‘Those with the highest rating were chosen as cheerleaders. The girls themselves then met and elected their head cheerleader. Those selected to compose our group of cheerleaders for this year were Maureen Nelson, head cheerleader; Phyllis Palanza, Joan Redman, Rosalee Barnes, Ellen O’Hare, and the - veteran, Margaret ‘Troupe. These cheerleaders, colorfully and smart'y dressed in their new green and white uniforms, have faithfully supported our football and basketball teams at every game this year. Their inspiring cheers have helped to spur our athletes on to victory. The school is proud of the work that they have done, Martha Reed 37 ——= )is —— Ga Ie G 1st row, l. to r.,. L. Fowler, B. Howe, A. Morrison, P. Murphy, C. Fowler, N. Halloran, C. McGlashing. 2nd row, l. to r.. C. Smith, M. Tebbetts, L. McCarry, B. Searing, D. Annese, M. Gibbons, E. Morini, I. Piccolomini, J. Cobb, D. Baptiste, Miss L. Perkins. 3rd row, l. to 7, C. Rego, P. Tartaglia, V. Cooper, J. Agnew, B. Giles, P. Whitehouse, M. Morini, P. Deschamps, E. Cardinute. 4th row, l. to r., M. Lawrence, C. Miller, J. Palanza, G. Thompson, J. Nordberg, G. Marcheselli, J. Annese, P. Wellman. ; Director Miss Louise PERKINS President ELENA Morini Secretary- reasurer GERALDINE MARCHESELLI Librarian CATHERINE REGO Assistant Librarian VIRGINIA COOPER Early in October the Girls’ Glee Club ‘was organized under the leadership of our music supervisor, Miss Perkins. The above-named were elected as officers for the 1948-49 school year. They have met regularly each week to practice songs for special occasions. The Glee Club participated in the Christmas program, which was presented in the Town Hall and attended by the faculty and students. Barbara Howe, a new member, rendered “Jesu Bambino” to an appreciative audience. The girls took part in the ‘Pan-American Day” program April 7, at the Grange Hall. They also presented this program at the Rotary Club luncheon. The annual Spring Festival, which this year was known as the “Folk Festival’, was held in May with the Glee Club representing South America. We shall always be grateful to the Glee Club and Miss Perkins for the enjoyment they have given us this past year. Martha Reed 38 THE Seated, Il. to r., G. Cheyne, W. Rossi, C. Hodges, A. Bacchiocchi, B. MacLachlan, J. Brown, G. Epstein. 2nd row, l. to r., E. Gross, J. Almeida, J. Garland, A. D’Agostino, T. Nelson, A. Knight, F. Williamson, R. Albertini. 3rd row, l. to r., J. Todesco, P. Neff, E. Phelps, C. Redman, T. Foster. 4th ‘row , l. to r., Miss Perkins, M. Zaffini, R. Nordberg, G. Frongillo, A. Straccia, D. Annese. Something new has been added in our school! A Boys’ Glee Club was organized in September under the direction of Miss Louise Perkins. It met Wednesday mornings, and, much to the pleasure of some, and sorrow of others, the strains of ““Away Rio” and other selections could be heard resounding through the building. Charles Redman was elected president, Patrick Vodesco, librarian, and Erwin Gross, secretary in fall elections. Under this leadership, the boys did a very fine job in their parts in the Christmas Assembly. In this program, the group sang carols, and Joseph Brown and Alphonse Bentley gave solos. With deep sincerity, we hope this organization will continue to meet in the years to come and render more of the fine programs it is capable of presenting. Joe Todesco 39 Urs) — FIPS Orchestra 1st row, l. to r., L. Hofemann, M. Graham, P. Ross, J. DePrizio, C. Briggs. 2nd row, l. to r., T. Foster, G. Cheyne, R. Olney, D. Annese, R. Farrell, G. Hofemann. 3rd row, l. to r., T. ‘Foster, D. Sheldon, F. Williamson, Miss Perkins. The Orchestra again was organized at the beginning of the school year under the di- rection of Miss Perkins, and played for the Christmas Program, the Spring Festival and the Graduation. As has been the custom in the past few years, two members from the group, Fred- erick Williamson, a drummer, and Lillian Hofemann, a violinist, were chosen to play with the All New England Orchestra in Wellesley. As for the band, the familiar noises emanating from the gym every ‘Tuesday, serve to remind us of the steady progress of Mr. Zambarano’s pupils, several of whom were sufficient- ly advanced to perform with the Cranston Band on April first. It is hoped that within a few years a major organization will grow from the nucleus now being formed. John Wilde 40 Tatler 1st row, l. to r., G. Marcheselli, L. Dill, R. Palladino, D. Annese, G. Willis, P. Palanza, J. Anderson. 2nd row, l. to r., J. Palanza, E. Goddard, E. Jackson, P. Kelley, D. Knight, J. Brown, R. Olney, C. Fowler, J. Lodico, D. Nordberg, J. Cipriani. 3rd row, l. to r., Miss Hannon, B. Searing, L. Risgin, S. Simon, S. Bryant, M. Guild, P. Reynolds. 4th row, l. to r., C. Rego, M. Morini, P. Rae, J. Cobb, E. Alexander, L. Searing, C. Holmes, H. Goddard, C. Bernardo, P. Tartaglia. The Tatler is generally a project for the underclassmen because the seniors are usually up to their ears in the publication of the Yearbook. “The sheet tries hard to follow the funda- mentals of a newspaper and not a magazine. Miss Hannon’s worst problem is getting enough typists during the last minute rush of p g £ gn typ £ the publication. This year the gossip column comes under the heading of “Station W. M. H.S.,” and a page is dedicated to the faculty and official school announcements entitled, “Ex Officio.” Paul Kelley, Rita Palladino, Doreen Annese, and Joan Lodico have been outstanding in the writing of the paper, while -Cynthia Fowler and Evelyn Goddard have contributed hours typing and proof reading. Some memorable events and incidents mentioned so far this year that you may recognize are: “Iwins for the Hogans; Foxboro 6, Mansfield 2; Harvest Moon Dance; ‘Ever Since FEve;’ M. H. S. Fashion Parade; Rossi, captain of football; Bob Albertini’s nickel-rolling ; Halloween Dance; Redman heads Glee Club; Up and Down Main Street; and all year it’s been, “Marcia, what is it, Curt or Con?” Chet Griffin 41 N=—— 1 fens) —— Ga ‘re Latin Club 1st row, l. to r., C. Nelson, W. McCarry, Con Griffin, Hugh Beaton, E. Giles, P. Whitehouse. 2nd row, l. to r., M. Richardson, S. Rooney, C. Smith, E. Alexander, G. Willis, L. Searing, M. Miller, L. Hofemann, P. Reynolds, A. Morrison. 3rd row, l. to r., R. Menga, R- Sanford, Curtis Griffin, W. Reed, S. Simon, L. Risgin, R. Olney. 4th row, l. to r., O. DiGiampietro, P. Lodico, C. Bernardo, B. Howe, S. Buratti, P. Stachelek, H. Kelly, G. Martin, V. Orton, D. Holt, Miss Jones. 5th row, l. to r., C. DéPrizio, L. Buratti, R. Barnes, P. Tartaglia, C: Rego, My. Mormiges. Nordberg, J. Giles, L. Dill, G. Dunn. At the first meeting of the Latin Club, directed by Miss Jones, the Freshmen were initiated. Soon afterwards, elections were held and the results were as follows: President: CONRAD GRIFFIN : Vice President: HucH BEATON Secretary: WINNIFRED McCArry Treasurer: ELIZABETH GILES The Club meets every two months during the Home Room period, and. 43 members participate in the activities. At the February meeting, Sheldon Simon gave a book review on “Counterfeit African,” which has a Roman background. The April meeting will be held at the high school in the evening, and all students who took Latin last year are invited to attend the affair. A speaker from Wheaton College will be on hand to entertain. A picnic is expected to be staged at the last official meeting in June, and it promises to be a gala affair. Every meeting helps the students to have a better understanding of Roman affairs and what we owe to the Romans. So, you see, the benefits are educational as well as social. Chet Griffin 42 THE 14 ——s iN Ae Pan American Club Ist row, |. to r., D. Baptiste A. Rego, L. Guild, E. Morini, P. Wynn, R. Hassel, E. Beatty. 2nd row, l. to r.. M. Gibbons, M. Nelson, C. Redman, G. Ward, J. Wilde, R. May, B. Mac- Lachlan, M. Guild, D. Annese, Miss Shepard. 8rd row, l. to r.. J. Redman, B. Freeman, D. Nordberg, B. Leonard. The Pan-American Club, under the guidance of Miss Shepard, convened for its first meeting in December, with Dolores Baptiste being elected President and Maureen Nelson, Secretary. The entire effort of the group was concentrated on the Pan-American Night program, which was successfully pre ented on March 31, and made interesting by a speaker from Chile, movies, music, a Mexican dance and an exhibit from CGuatamala. Considerable interest was aroused in the essay and poster contests which were held in conjunction with the event. The Club has also entered the New England Contest for the best program and is con- fident of gaining at least an honorable mention. John Wilde 43 : S ee re (F — Me Class Play Kneeling, l. to r., J. Souza, G. Frongillo, J. Todesco, P. Shelburne. Standing, |. to 7., R. Albertini, D. Knight; R, May, M. Weber, B. MacLachlan, L. McCarry, T. Nelson, L. Brown, J. Cobb, R. Kelley, D. Baptiste, C. Griffin, D. Zecher, A. Straccia. The various members of the cast take their positions on the stage and at the entrances. Frantic last minute checks are made by the coach, Miss Wilhelm, and her student assistant, Lorraine Fowler, on clothes and props. ‘There is a tense hush that falls as the curtain squeaks up on the first act of “Ever Since Eve’. ‘The long awaited night of February 10, 1949, has at last arrived. The capacity audience does not seem to bother the cast at all, for as the play progresses the actors appear to be very composed and at ease. It isn’t long before they have the audience in a hilarious mood. Johnny Clover (Ray Kelley), the high school newspaper editor, and his buddy, Spud Erwin, (Bruce Chapman) get off to a flying start, trying to keep Susan Blake (Justine Cobb) from taking over the paper. With the influence of the popular young journalism teacher, Miss Willard (Margaret Weber), Susan gets herself elected co-editor of the paper by promising the girls plenty of publicity in the big Christmas edition. Although Susan has sincere intentions to do good, she, with the help of Betsy Erwin (Lorraine Brown) manages to upset all of Johnny’s hopes and nearly lands both of them and Spud in jail. When Lucybelle Lee (Dolores Baptiste), a flirtatious Southern gal, and the handsome, conceited football captain, Preston Hughes (Chet Griffin) enter the scene along with absent-minded Mr. Clover (Bruce McLachlan), understanding Mrs. Clover (Lillian McCarry), didactic Professor Quinn (Richard May) and good-natured Cappy Simmons (Tom Nelson), not to mention the hefty football players, the senior class scores a great theatrical success. Justine Cobb 45 And see! upon the crowded street In motley groups what maskers meet! Banners and pageant, pipe and drum, And merry morrice-dancers come. I guess by all this quaint array, The burghers hold their sports today. ncott, Lady of the: Lake.” orts THE Football 1st row, l. to r., S. Garland,-T. Foster. 2nd row, l. to r., C. Redman, Chester Griffin, J. Todesco, R. Kelley, W. Rossi, G. Frongillo. 3rd row, l. to r.. D. Hogan (asst. coach), L. Risgin, J. Garland, J. Almeida, R. Fasulo, R. Albertini, F. Souza, W. Reed, Conrad Griffin, P. Neff, J. Kelly (coach). 4th row, l. to r., E. Phelps, R. Nordberg, A. Bacchiocchi, A. Straccia, M. Zaffini, E. Mason. SENIOR LETTERMEN R. ALBERTINI P. SHELBURNE G. FRONGILLO F. Souza C. GRIFFIN A. STRACCIA R. KELLEY J. Topresco C. REDMAIN M. ZAFFINI 48 Pigskin Parade Although the Green Hornets started the 1948 football campaign with comparatively few experienced players, the results of fine coaching by Coach James J. Kelly and hard work on the part of the athletes soon became evident. . The Green Hornets opened their season whitewashing Holy Family High of New Bedford 6-0 in the Fall River Jamboree. The first regularly scheduled game was with Somerset. Expecting a tough battle, the Hornets played hard, clean football and rolled over their first victims, 26-6. Because of unfortunate circumstances, the Abington team could not fulfill its contract with Mansfield, and Medfield High consented to fill in. Continuing their rampage, the Horn- ets trounced the visiting team by a 42 to 7 score, one of the worst defeats inflicted upon a rival club by Mansfield in recent years. In an effort to keep the score down, Coach Kelly used every substitute, but to no avail. Canton, the next victim of the Hornet’s sting, was beaten 20-13 in an exciting game at Memorial Park. As could be expected, the team suffered a mild slump and succumbed to a strong North Easton eleven, 13-7; and to Wareham, the power house of Class D, 26-0. Eager to get back in the win-column, the Mansfieldians engaged Dighton High in a rugged battle and were victorious 27-0. Never in danger after the first period, the regulars were again rested and the subs played a major portion of the contest. The Red Rocketeers of North Attleboro really provided some stiff competition to the high scoring Mansfield eleven. After several near brawls, the smoke cleared and the Green Hornets were victorious 18-0. A huge Cape Cod team, Dartmouth High, provided the locals with little opposition and were subdued 25-7 on a rain-soaked field at Memorial Park. Before a crowd of 5000 fans, the 1948 Turkey Day classic proved to be as exciting as promised. Established as 5-1 underdogs, the Hornets lost to a strong Foxboro eleven, 6-2. Playing their best game of the year, the Green Hornets cleanly outplayed the Class D champs, and the Foxboro boys were lucky to capture the 6-2 decision. Mansfield can be proud of the 1948 football team, not only because of its impressive record, but also because of the fine sportsmanship displayed by its athletes. When the Mass- achusetts All Scholastic teams were chosen by the Boston sports writers, co-Captains Ray Kelley and Joe Todesco were mentioned. Joe Todesco, Charlie Redman, and Ray Kelley also received Honorable Mention on the All Bristol County Team. Although the entire team played fine football, special mention should be given to the following seniors: Robert Albertini, Guy Frongillo, Chester Griffin, Charles Redman, Frank Souza, Mario Zafhini, and Albert Straccia. SCORES Mansfield 6 Holy Family o (Jamboree) Mansfield 26 Somerset 6 Mansfield 42 Medfield 7 Mansfield 20 Canton ii? Mansfield a) North Easton 13 Mansfield O Wareham 26 Mansfield hy) Dighton O Mansfield 18 North Attleboro O Mansfield 25 Dartmouth a Mansfield 2 Foxboro 6 Totals Mansfield 173 Opponents 78 Raymond Kelley 49 Rasketball 1st row, l. to r., J. Brown, A. D’Agostino, Chester Griffin, J. Todesco, W. Rossi. 2nd row, l. to r., R. Albertini, Curtis Griffin, D. Zecher, Conrad Griffin, M. Zaffini, J. Kelly (coach). 3rd row, l. to r., J. Houghton, T. Root (managers). 1st row, l. to r., R. Pescosolido, C. Anderson, R. Nordberg, J. DePalma, P. Kelley. 2nd row, l. to r.. R. Hanlon, D. Sheldon, R. Buck, H. Beaton, L. Musto, D. Hogan (coach). 3rd rew, |. to r., J. Houghton, B. Merrill, T. Root. 50 Fi — A Eight O'clock Whistle With but one letterman, Capt. Chet Griffin, the Hornets’ basketball team, under the tutelage of Coach James Kelly, enjoyed a successful season, with seven victories and a like number of defeats. Exciting games were won from the Alumni, North Attleboro, North Easton, Sharon, and Canton. Although the Green Hornets lost contests to Foxboro, North Easton, Stoughton, Canton, and East Bridgewater, the fine sportsmanship which they displayed was surely an inspiration to the Junior Varsity. Much of the success of the season was due to the excellent all round play of Capt. Chet Griffin. With excellent floorwork and classy shooting, Griffin accounted for 185 of the Hornets’ points. Sandy D’Agostino and Joe Brown were also out- standing. Other members of the Varsity worthy of note are Todesco, Rossi, Albertini, Zecher, Zafhini, and the Griffin twins, Curt and Con. The Junior Varsity, coached by Mr. Hogan, had an excellent season. With a record of eight wins and two losses, the members of the team should be of great help to the Varsity next year. SCORES Mansfield 29 Alumni 26 Mansfield 44 N. Attleboro 43 Mansfield 41 N. Easton 70 Mansfield ey . Foxboro 45 Mansfield 24 Stoughton 31 Mansfield 37 Sharon 34 Mansfield 24 Canton 39 Mansfield 30 N. Easton 20 Mansfield 30 Stoughton 36 Mansfield 44 Foxboro 59 Mansfield 31 Sharon 30 Mansfield Ae) Canton 32 Mansfield 48 N. Attleboro Bi Mansfield 42 E. Bridgewater 49 Totals 495 551 Raymond Kelley Kneeling, |. to r., C. Redman, R. Lovely, E. Phelps, T. Foster, R. Olney, B. Chapman, E. Mason, R. Albertini. Standing, l. to r., Coach J. Kelly, J. Todesco, D. Zecher, A. D’Agostino, P. Shelburne, J. Brown, R. Ennis, J. Almeida. The track squad will be defending the Class B South Shore Championship for the second consecutive year and prospects for another good season appear bright. With such veteran trackmen as Capt. Paul Shelburne, Ernie Phelps, Charlie Redman, Richard Lovely, Ted Foster, Paul Neff, Sandy D’Agostino, Bob Albertini, Joe “Todesco, Angelo Bacchiocchi, and Ronald Olney back, the Hornets should find very little trouble in defending the title. Dual meets will be held with North Easton, Sharon, Canton, and Foxboro, along with triangular meets among the same schools. Coach Kelly will also enter his squad in the State Meet, the Belmont Relays, and the South Shore Meet. Raymond Kelley 53 Raseball Kneeling, |. to r., D. Sheldon, P. Kelley, R. Kelley, M. Zaffini, W. Rossi. Standing, l. to r., R. Albertini, J. Garland, R. Nordberg, F. Souza, J. Todesco, R. Pescosolido, R. Buck, Coach J. Kelly. With a veteran team, the Green Hornets are looking forward to a successful season and have their sights set on the Hockamock League Championship. Pitcher and Capt. Frank Souza heads the list of lettermen, which includes such capable ball players as Joe Todesco, Ray Kelley, Bob Albertini, Charlie Redman, Bill Rossi, Jim Gar- land, and Dick Nordberg. Interesting league games will be played with Foxboro, Sharon, Canton, Stoughton, and North Easton. In non-league games, North Attleboro and Coyle are expected to provide the Hornets with the stiffest competition. The development of another starting pitcher and a few infielders is the major problem that confronts Coach Kelly. Should the new talent fulfill this requirement, the Hornets could really prove troublesome to all opposition. Raymond Kelley 55 Girls’ Basketball Seated, l. to r., C. Palanza, J. Cobb, L. McCarry, B. Searing, M. Troupe, M. Rockwood. Standing, l. to r., J. Agnew, M. McLeod, R. Hassel, E. Morini, Mrs. Diotte. 1st row, l. to r., M. Guild, A. Goyea, D. Eastman, M. Nelson, D. Annese. 2nd row, l. to r., C. Bernardo, M. McLeod, R. Hassel, B. Inman, Mrs. Diotte. 3rd row, l. to r., L. Poland, D. Nordberg, L. Guild. 56 “Ap Buttons, Bows and Baskets VEA RSL Ya The credit for the success and enjoyment of this season has been due largely to the excellent coaching and splendid cooperation of the team members coached by Mrs. Diotte. two losses. Marilyn McLeod and Rose Hassell did a fine job assisting Mrs. Diotte and serving as our managers. Forwards on the varsity were Justine “Cobbie’” Cobb, Margaret “Margie” Troupe, and Corrine “Cutsy” Palanza. Marion “Rocky” Rockwood, Lillian “Scot” McCarry, Barbara “Barb” Searing, Jean Agnew and Elena ‘Ellie’ Morini served in the guard positions. Outstanding members of the team were J. Cobb, M. Rockwood, C. Palanza, and M. Troupe. The girls witnessed an exceptionally fine season of six victories and VARSITY SCHEDULE DATE Tor ScoRER aries 1 Mansfield 29 Attleboro 25 Cobb Wane! 18 Mansfield 19 Foxboro 23 Troupe ane. 25 Mansfield 15 Oliver Ames 14 Cobb Feb. 1 Mansfield 27 Attleboro 29 Troupe Feb. 4 Mansfield 13 Foxboro 1 Annese Pep ains Mansfield 29 Norton 23 Cobb Feb. 15 Mansfield 12 Oliver Ames 10 Cobb Keb. 817 Mansfield 29 Norton 21 Palanza JUNIOR VARSITY Following the fine example set by the Senior Varsity, the second team recorded a good season which began with a victory over the Attleboro seconds. Captained by Maureen Nelson the team consisted of: FOWARDS (GUARDS M. Nelson M. Guild D. Annese L. Guild D. Nordberg A. Goyea B. Inman D. Eastman JUNIOR VARSITY SCHEDULE DATE Top Scorer ans ct Mansfield 20 Attleboro 15 M. Nelson Jan. 25 Mansfield 19 Oliver Ames 31 D. Annese Fepaen | Mansfield 8 Attleboro 22 DD. Annese Feb. 8 Mansfield a1 Norton 6 M. Nelson Feb. 15 Mansfield 19 Oliver Ames 17 L. Poland Feb. 17 Mansfield 33 Norton 6 L. Poland Lorraine Fowler LW Mastered by desire impulsive By a mighty inward urging I am ready now for singing. . Milton, “The Kalevala.” Features Seated, l. to r., G. Carnevali, P. Shelburne, M. Reed. Standing, l. to r., R. Kelley, R. May, D. Zecher, B. MacLachlan. Represented on this page are the scholastic leaders of our class. “This means that he or she has worked hard to attain the highest mark possible and has achieved an overall average of 85% or over. From this group are chosen the pupils who will write the Class Will, Class Prophecy, Class History and the two original essays given at graduation. It is indeed something for these select few to be proud of and also something for students to strive to achieve. Among other seniors who have distinguished themselves scholastically are Virginia Cooper and Thomas Nelson. Virginia Cooper won a cash award for an outstanding essay on the subject, “Why We Need A New High School.” “Thomas Nelson passed the Naval Re- serve Officers Training Corps. exam with a high grade. As a result of this he has been accepted by the Navy. Congratulation to you classmates for your exceptional achievements. B. Searing T. Nelson 60 THE Class History by DONALD ZECHER When the honor of writing the Class History was bestowed upon me, it was with the keenest joy that I turned back the hands of time and recalled all the highlights of our four memorable years in M. H. S. One hundred years ago, droves of athe of all nationalities and calibre eagerly crossed the plains and mountains in search for gold. Now we, a pack of “forty-niners,” arrived at Mans- field High in September, 1945, seeking a different gold, wisdom. Our band of thirty-three, under the able assistance of our advisors, Miss-Driscoll and Mr. Qualters, set about the task of electing class officers. The results were as followers: president, Paul Shelburne; vice presi- dent, Bruce Chapman; secretary, Justine Cobb; and treasurer, Ernest Phelps. Our interest in journalism was evident when Chester Griffin, Ernest Phelps, Marjorie Knox, Barbara Searing and Virginia Tower displayed their talents in ““The Tatler” under Miss Hannon’s direction. Even as Freshmen, our class showed great promise in producing the “stuff” that makes good athletes. Those participating in football were Joseph Todesco, Thomas Nelson, and Bruce Chapman. On the basketball court, Paul Shelburne, Chester Griffin, Donald Zecher, Jack McLean, Bruce MacLachlan, Raymond Kelley, Mario Zaffini, and Louis Tretakoff formed a successful ‘Frosh’ team. On the diamond, Raymond Kelley and Joseph Todesco were headed for future fame. Our lone aspirant to the track team was Paul Shelburne. Several Freshmen girls took part in sports. Jean Agnew, Dolores Baptiste, Edith Cardinute, Justine Cobb, Lillian McCarry, Elena Morini, Martha Reed, and Marion Rockwood were on the basketball team; and Marion Rockwood represented us in girls’ softball. Early in the fall, our first social event was a huge success thanks to the unique decora- tions and to Virginia Tower, who played ‘““The Moonlight Sonata” at the piano. Our first year in high school thus ended with our farewell to the Seniors, and a grand vacation ahead of us. On our return to school in September as veterans of one year, we greeted several new faculty members: Mr. Kelly, athletic director; Mr. Lemieux, mathematics; Mr. McNally, science; and Mr. Sykes, our new principal. In an early election of officers, we chose: Joseph Todesco, president ; Chester Griffin, vice president; Justine Cobb, secretary; and Martha Reed, treasurer. Miss Driscoll and Miss Perry were our class advisors. A “Welcome Sophomore Dance,” given by the Seniors, officially welcomed us into the so- cial life of the school. Our second attempt at social activities was the ‘Harvest Moon Dance,” where Chester Grifiin, Edward Barrows, and raul Shelburne starred as the “Sophomore Sensa- tions.’ Once more we lent the literary abilities Fe Chester Griffin, Raymond Kelley, Jack Amoroso, and Paul Shelburne to the “Tatler.” The “Latin Club,” a new organization formed by the Junior Classical League, was established this year. Bruce MacLachlan, Bruce Chapman, Raymond Kel- ley, Richard May, Barbara Searing, and Donald Zecher promptly joined. As before, we were well represented in sports. Those out for football were Raymond Kelley, Joseph Todesco, Chester Griffin, Robert Albertini, Guido Frongillo, and Donald Knight. On the basketball squad were Chester Griffin and’ Paul Shelburne. Again Paul Shelburne re- mained our only track hopeful. Frank Souza, Raymond Kelley, Joseph Todesco, and Robert Albertini played baseball. Participating in girls’ basketball were Jean Pouliot, Lillian McCarry, Marion Rockwood, and Justine Cobb. We were well represented on softball by Justine Cobb, Marion Rockwood, Marjorie Knox, Barbara Searing, Myrna Novak, Lorraine Fowler, Lillian McCarry, Dolores Baptiste, and Edith Cardinute. Nor was music neglected. Jack Amoroso, Justine Cobb, Marilyn McLeod, Jean Pouliot, and Mario Zaffini took part in many successful “Glee Club” programs. Before we had realized it, our Sophomore year was over, and it was September again. We then began our lives as jolly Juniors. Once more we saw changes on the faculty: Mrs. Campbell joined the commercial department, Mr. Hogan taught in the fields of physics and chemistry, and Mr. Whitcomb became our new principal. With the help of our class officers, Miss Driscoll and Mrs. Campbell, our first important duty was;to elect class officers again. The officers were: president, Joseph Todesco; vice president, Chester Griffin; secretary, Elena Morini; and treasu- rer, Martha Reed. 61 aa —— ERS!-s==ee OG y This year there were several aspirants to “The Tatler’—namely, Paul Shelburne, Editor- in-chief ; Thomas Nelson, Bruce Chapman, Lorraine Fowler, Barbara Searing, and Chester Griffin. The Latin Club still managed to hold in its fold Bruce MacLachlan, Donald Zecher, Bruce Chapman, Raymond Kelley, Barbara Searing, and Patricia Wynn. In the Glee Club, we were ably represented by Irene Piccolomini, Lillian McCarry, Cynthia Fowler, Marjorie Knox, and Marion Rockwood. This year, a Dramatic Club under the direction of Mrs. Campbell was formed. Participating in this were: Margare t Weber, Irene Piccolomini, Phyllis Zwolensky, Bar- bara Searing, Bruce Chapman, Chester Griffin, Elena Morini, Lillian McCarry, and Marion Rockwood. Others were Edith Cardinute, Dolores Baptiste, Gloria Mei, Jean Agnew, Virginia Cooper, Patricia Wynn, Lorraine Fowler, and Lorraine Brown. Our class rings arrived this year, much to our great joy and were happily displayed to everyone, including the envious underclassmen. . As in other years, we again supplied Coach Kelly with some promising athletes. Raymond Kelley, Chester Griffin, Paul Shelburne, Edward Barrows, Joseph Todesco, Guido Frongillo, Robert Albertini, Frank Souza, and Donald Knight comprised our contribution to the gridiron. On the court were Paul Shelburne, Chester Griffin Robert Albertini, Mario Zafhni, Donald Zecher, Joseph Todesco, Bruce MacLachlan, and Charles Hodges. In track, Captain Shelburne received the company of Richard Lovely, Charles Redman, Edward Barrows, Joseph “‘Todesco, and Robert Albertini. Participating in baseball were Raymond Kelley, Frank Souza, Joseph ‘Todesco, Thomas Nelson, and Charles Redman. ‘The girls playing sports were Barbara Searing, Lillian McCarry, Patricia Wynn, Jean Agnew, Elena Morini, Lorraine Fowler, Marjorie Knox, Marion Rockwood, and Myrna Novak. Early in the spring of this year, we started to plan our biggest social event of the year, the Senior Reception. Under the chairmanship of Raymond Kelly, the class worked faithfully and made the party a great success. The Town Hall was attractively decorated in a tropical scene, and dancing was enjoyed to the music of Baron Hugo and his orchestra. With the completion of our Junior year, we were at long last Seniors, and in our final year in M. H.S. Early in September, we elected officers for the last time with the following results: president, Joseph Todesco; vice president, Chester Griffin; secretary, Elena Morini; and treasurer, Martha Reed. At the beginning of the year, the class voted to have Loring Studios as the official class photographer. The Yearbook Board was also appointed at this time. Again we were well represented in sports, and our athletic season was a very successful one. In football, Joseph Todesco, Raymond Kelley, Frank Souza, Albert Straccia, Mario Zaffini, Charles Redman, Chester Griffin, Guido Frongillo, Robert Albertini, and Paul Shelburne consti- tuted our share of the grid-men. Participating in basketball were Captain Chester Griffin, Joseph Todesco, Robert Albertini, Donald Zecher, and Mario Zaffini. Taking part in track events were Captain Paul Shelburne, Joseph Todesco, Robert Albertini, Charles Redman, and Richard Lovely. Captain Frank Souza, Joseph Todesco, Raymond Kelley, Charles Redman, Robert Albertini, and Mario Zafhni were our baseball players. On the girls’ team in basketball were Marion Rock- wood, Elena Morini, Justine Cobb, Jean Agnew, Lillian McCarry, and Barbara Searing. We held two socials this year, the ‘Holly Hop,’ a Christmas dance, and the “Sweater Shuffle.” On February 10 and 11, the Senior Class sponsored the traditional annual class play, “Ever Since Eve,” under the direction of Miss Wilhelm. The cast consisted of Lorraine Brown, “Betsy Erwin’; Margaret Weber, “Martha Willard”; Lillian McCarry, “Mrs. Clover”; Bruce MacLachlan, “Mr. Clover”; Thomas Nelson, ‘Cappy’; Justine Cobb, “Susan Blake’; Chester Griffin, “Preston Hughes”; Dolores Baptiste, “Lucybelle Lee’; Richard May, “Prof. Quinn’; Raymond Kelley, “Johnny Clover”. The football players were:, Paul Shelburne, Donald Zecher, Joseph Todesco, Joseph Souza, Donald Knight, Albert Straccia, Robert Albertini, and Guido Frongillo. In March, highest honors were announced as follows: Essayists, Gloria Carnevali and Paul Shelburne; Class Prophecy, Richard May; ‘Class History, Donald Zecher; and Class Will, Bruce MacLachlan. The Good Citizenship Pilgrim Award was bestowed upon Gloria Carnevali. Also this month the class chose the class colors, the flower, a gardenia; and the motto, “Out of the harbor into deep channels.” Commencement exercises were held on the following dates: Baccalaureate Sunday, June 19; Class Day, June 20; Graduation Exercises, June 21; and the Senior Reception, June 23. It has been with great pleasure that I have gathered together all the highlights of our four memorable years in M. H. S., and in doing so, recalled many of the happy experiences we have shared together. It is with great regret that we the Class of ’49 say “goodbye” forever to grand old Mansfield High. 62 Name Jean Agnew Robert Albertini Dolores Baptiste Basil Barnes Lorraine Brown Edith Cardinute Gloria Carnevali Aurine Chamberlain Bruce Chapman Louise Cipriani Justine Cobb Virginia Cooper George Epstein Cynthia Fowler Lorraine Fowler Guido Frongillo Evelyn Goddard Chester Griffin Erwin Gross Charles Hodges Raymond Kelley Donald Knight Richard Lovely Bruce MacLachlan Richard May Lilian McCarry Marilyn McLeod Gloria Mei Elena Morini Thomas Nelson Myrna Novak Irene Piccolomini Martha Reed Charles Redman Marion Rockwood Lucy Rossi Barbara Searing Paul Shelburne Frank Souza Joseph Souza Albert Straccia Joseph “Vodesco Margaret Weber John Wilde Patricia Wynn Mario Zaffini Donald Zecker emories What will you miss most in M. H. 8.2? Basketball Flirting Miss Shepard Classmates The Fun Mrs. Whit The Kids Classmates Friends Homework Foods Class Bookkeeping Homework Classmates The Gang Classmates Study Periods Chuck and Joe Good ‘Times Students Friends Sports Students Classmates School Sports The Class The Class Classmates Vacations Softball Team Basketball Senior Class Meeting School Life In General Senior Class Basketball Sports _ The Fun Sports Classmates Sports Athletics Mrs. Whit The Class Basketball Games Friends The Fun in M. H. S. What will you remember best? Senior Year Dances Graduation Miss Driscoll Senior Reception The Gang Class Activities Junior Year Gab Sessions Classmates Senior Play Good Times Seventh Period Study Dance Committees Class Play Thunderous Trio Some Teachers Cooking Class Seventh Period Study Sophomore Year Some Teachers George Freshmen Year _ Gym Chemistry Class Play Locker Room Teachers Sophomore Year Mr. Hogan’s Classes Drafty Rooms Class Play “Big” Classes Sports Chem. Lab. Drafty Rooms Classmates Sports Baseball Team Seventh Period Study Girls Wonderful Teachers Home Economics History Lab. Period Fifth Period English Chem. Class 63 What will you forget first? Source Themes Teachers Source Themes Bookkeeping Unpleasant Things Tests Dish Washing Homework The School Exams VES ES Homework English Math. Tests New School What I Learned Wilde’s Remarks School Tests Anything Unpleasant English English Grudges Unpleasant Memories Rules Homework Exams Refreshment Committees What I Learned Homework Unpleasant Things Homework Morning Bus The 8:30 Bell Homework Themes Exams English What I Didn’t Remember Rules Hard Feelings What I Learned Grudges Detention Homework All I Learned Class Will by Bruce MaAcLAcHLAN We, the graduating Class of 1949, being of sound (excuse the expression) mind and unfailing health, do declare this to be our last will and testament, thereby revoking all previ- ous attempts at such. As a token of our thanks to Mr. Whitcomb, we leave a fire extinguisher to put out all the cigarettes in the rear of the school (spontaneous combustion, no doubt). To the Class of 1999, we leave the entire school building. Maybe by that time the place can be sold as an antique to pay for another modern édifice. To the Juniors we leave the book Orders of Business so that their class meetings will be directed legally. To the Sophomores we bequeath a pamphlet containing ten ways of influencing parents to buy a class ring. We bestow upon the Freshmen a book Four Years in a Concentration Camp in the hope that they will decide school isn’t quite as bad. “Chuck”? Redman leaves all his chickens to the Junior Casanovas. Evelyn Goddard leaves for a swim in the sea of matrimony. Here’s hoping she doesn’t drown. . Joe Souza leaves Betty Giles to the mercy of the wolves. Myrna Novak wills her good right arm to the softball team. Bobby Albertini bequeaths to Mr. Hogan a book entitled How to Blow up a Lab in Three Easy Experiments. Tom Nelson will give Benny Merrill six inches of his height in exchange for some basketball pointers. Ellie Morini leaves to give Ray her undivided attention. Justine Cobb and Scottie McCarry leave their knack of getting into trouble—dutt definitely to Maureen Nelson. Ray Kelley leaves his star dressing room to next year’s leading man, provided he will share it with the male cast as Ray had to. Arbie Straccia gives Pat Todesco twenty pounds so that he too may be padded without pads. Bruce Chapman leaves gym period in peace at last. Richard May leaves a large vocabulary of well-used words, plus a few others, to Rudy Fasulo. Peggy Weber passes on a book entitled How to Learn Lines the Night Before the Play to next year’s cast. Marion Rockwood wills a book of wrestling (holds) to any girl with man trouble. Dick Lovely leaves his Toni kit to anyone anxious to own the title “curly”. Pat Wynn leaves some facts and figures, mostly figure, to Lorraine Buratti, who doesn’t really need them. 65 THE ERS seen: Charlie Hodges leaves with Ernie Phelps the secret of how to get girls to ask for dates. Dolores Baptiste leaves a catalogued list of tips to Arthur Murray. Mario Zaffini wills his pair of well-used dimples to Jimmie Smith. Edie Cardinute and Irene Piccolomini leave, their jobs at the lunch counter to any- one who can make change for four people at once. Paul Shelburne wills a book English Homework—an Obsolete Fashion to study hall. Jean Ronen ates her outbursts of calm to Margie Troupe. Frankie Souza leaves the baseball team without a pitcher. Aurine Chamberlain leaves in a Buick—I wonder whose it could be? John Wilde bequeaths an unopened bottle of hair tonic to Paul Neff. Marilyn McLeod leaves the title Blondie to Helen Goddard. To some future quarterback, Chet Griffin mallernis Anil: to make successful passes. Lorraine Brown: leaves with the motto “why. worry. when you.can.have more fun talk- ing!” Guy Frongillo leaves—without Winnie, - - . | ; Gloria Carnevali and Martha Reed leave Miss Driscoll without a third year short- hand class. | George Epstein and Ervin Gross leave a carton of cigarettes behind school to Billy Shea. Cynthia Fowler leaves her lady like manner to Kay George. Joe Todesco leaves the class presidency to someone who knows the order of business. Lorraine Fowler leaves the job of prompting to some Junior who needs only seven hours’ sleep each night. Fuzzy Knight leaves Jimmie Garland to do a solo vaudeville act. Louise Cipriani offers her bright and cheery smile to Rosalee Barnes. Don Zecher gives his indifference to the affairs of other people to Thad Root. Gloria Mei leaves her quiet, unobtrusive manner to Lee Guild. Basil Barnes wills a box of excuses to Sandy D’Agostino. They should come in quite handy. Lucy Rossi leave s her deep voice to Barbara Howe. Barbara Searing bestows her magnetic charm upon ‘Nancy Linn. Virginia Cooper leaves a part time job at Stearns to someone who likes to arise early Sunday morfungs. | As for me—I just leave, before my classmates decide to tear me limb from limb. In witness thereof, we, the class of 1949, of Mansfield High School, hereby set our hand and seal to this, our last will and testament, the twenty first of June, one thousand nine hundred and forty nine. Witnesses : Simple Simon one schmoo «“ ” = Joe A. Knut Shelburne Carnevali “MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Albertini Cee. BEST LOOKING Morini a — i = SABO Cobb 7 attini _ BES) DRESSED ‘ % HE Cardinute Knight : WITTIEST ERS eeeaaaand Class brophecy RicHarp A. May What a fine spring morning! Even though atomic energy scientists had made the entire winter as warm as a day in June, I could sense the newness of spring in my very blood. I looked at the calendar; it was April 1, 1959. Then I remembered, I had classes at the Sorbonne un- till noon, and then I was to go back to Mansfield for the first reunion of the class of 1949, What a terrible trip that would be, an entire hour from Paris to Mansfield! It seemed that the morning would never end. When at last I was ready to leave, I realized that I didn’t even know what time the reunion would begin. I hurried to the telephone- television combination, which, by the way, was developed by John Wilde, and asked for trans- atlantic. Suddenly there popped int o view a familiar face. ‘Myrna Novak’ I cried. “Hi, Richard. Are you going to the reunion tonight?” she asked. “Yes, but at what time does it start?’ I queried. “Promptly at 8:30.” she answered. Having determined this point, I left for the Gare d’Austerlitz. On arriving I immed- iately went upstairs to the new airport on the roof. I had just settled down in the waiting room when someone clapped me on the back. “Dick, how are you? I haven’t seen you for years,” a friendly voice exclaimed. It was Charlie Hodges. “Why Charlie, what are you doing in le gai Paris?” I demanded. “Oh me? Well I’m an artist and I decided to live in the Latin Quarter, near the Folies Bergeres you know,’ he explained. Soon it was time to leave in the jet-propelled plane for Mansfield. We had no sooner seated ourselves when the stewardess came forward. She looked familiar, and then | remem- bered. It was Edie Cardinute. | Edicvaplacried: “Hi, Charlie, and. Richard, I saw that you two would be on this plane,” she explained! orercne s a stewardess on this flight also, but she’s up front with the pilot, Joe Todesco. Here, would you like ‘to turn on your television set?” she finished breathlessly as she switched it on for us. ° Suddenly we heard the strains of ‘““Malaguena’’, and there was Gloria Carnevali with her usual calm composure playing the piano. When she had finished, there was a sudden burst of colors and the announcer shrieked in the usual manner, ‘““And now we present that inimit- able master of comedy, Donald Knight!” 68 After a side-splitting half hour of Fuzzy, we were amazed to see a scene from a legiti- mate theater production in which Peggy Weber and Lorraine Brown were the leading ladies, and Ray Kelley, the hero. It reminded me of “Ever Since Eve’’, only this time Ray was making love to both Lorraine and Peggy. We soon landed at what I recognized as the old Navy Air Field, but what a change! In place of the old barn there was a shining new marble building in a mediaeval Gothic style designed by Paul She-burne. Edie told us that Arbie Straccia was the owner-manager, and George Epstein was the chief mechanic. We grabbed a queer looking vehicle which, I was assured, was a jet-propelled taxi, another of John Wilde’s inventions. Behind the wheel sat Basil Barnes! During the trip to the center, we drove along South Main Street. As Mansfield had grown rapidly, there were several new homes which I was admiring. Suddenly I gave a terrified shriek, ‘““‘What’s that atrocity?” Then I remembered; it was dear old Mansfield High. I insisted that we stop, for sentimentality and curiosity prompted me to visit my d ma Mater, Right away I noticed some queer loge-like gadgets outside all the windows. When I asked about these, Basil explained, ‘Oh, those! ‘They're for the students to sit in. You see, the school is so crowded that they simply cannot squeeze another student into the classrooms. This way three or four more students can hear the lectures.”’ I sighed deeply. ‘Then it still isn’t the time to build a new high school,’ I remarked. “Apparently not,” replied Basil. Together we then entered the school by the front door. In Room 3, I perceived what seemed to be a group of Esquimaux. Asking about this in a whisper, for classes were being held both in the corridors and on the stair case, I was told that they were teaching the Esquimau language. It seems that the climatic conditions, especially during the winter, were better suited to teaching this language rather than French or Spanish. On being told this, I left without an- other word, for I was “sick at the heart and fain would lie doon.”’ Sadly we went back to the taxi and proceeded up Main Street which had undergone a miraculous change. All the old ugly buildings had been torn down and new modern edifices, also designed by Paul Shelburne, had been erected in their place. ‘ Suddenly I noticed a store which was advertised as ‘““The Forty Niner’s Beauty Salon”. Inquiring about this, I was told that Lucy Rossi, Louise Cipriani, Irene Piccolomini, and Gloria Mei had decided to try to beautify the feminine population of Mansfield. Deciding that was no place for me I turned my attention to a store front which read, “Second National Stores, Inc., Mario Zaffini, Proprietor.” At this point Charlie and I decided to leave the taxi and to walk around town for a while. We had hardly left the car when we met Aurine Chamberlain. It turned out that she had been married three years ago by the Reverend Mr. Bruce Chapman. Immediately we began to question her. “What had become of Martha, and Ginny, and Bruce,—.” “Whoa,” she cried, “If youll wait a minute I'll give you a short history of the town. Martha has founded a new insurance company, and Ginny’s working there as the resident certi- fied public accountant.” Then with a smile, she continued, ‘You remember how most of the 69 sy ERS) —=—— AUS girls wanted to be nurses? Well, Ellie, Lorraine, and Barbara, all became laboratory tech- nicians; Scotty, Pat, and Dolores are surgical nurses, and Jean Agnew is a veterinarian’s assist- ant.’ She paused a moment and then added, “Cynthia is the leading dress designer in the United States, Marion is the head of the Home Economics Division of Harvard, and Mel McLeod is the chief operator in the Taunton telephone office. Oh, yes, Bruce MacLachlan runs the atomic energy plant of Mansfield. It’s he that keeps us warm all winter. Of course you know that Bob Albertini is the Secretary of the Treasury. “That’s what came of his rolling those nickels for Mr. Hogan,” she finished laughingly. “What happened to Chet Griffin?” I asked anxiously. “Did he just disappear ?” “You ought to know better!” she exclaimed indignantly. ‘Why, Chet’s the presi- dent of the Tenth National Bank of Mansfield. He’s very successful, and immensely rich. Say, did I tell you, Don Zecher has become a dentist and is practising right here in Mansfield? Evelyn Goddard is his secretary. “Dick Lovely has opened a new drug store,” she continued rapidly, ‘“‘and Joe Souza is the proud owner of the largest caterers service in the world. Oh, and Frankie has what seems to be a permanent position on the Red Sox team. Did you see that fine new hotel on North Main Street? Well, Guy and Grossy own that, one o: the swankiest in the East. Do you remember Chuck Redman—?” “How could anyone forget him!” I exclaimed. “Don’t interrupt,’ she snapped. ‘‘As I was saying, he has a world wide monopoly on the chicken raising industry. Redman’s are twice as famous as the Rhode Island Reds today.” Suddenly we heard what seemed to be the roar of cannon. “What's that?” I cried. “Oh, that'll be Admiral Nelson going on board his sloop on Fulton’s Pond. He was commissioned an admiral eight years ago, and having seen all the strange foreign customs, he has decided to retire.” EPILOGUE Although this has obviously been nothing more: than a phantasy, God grant that all my classmates be at least as successful as I have herein predicted. 70 There are truths you Americans need to be told, And it’ll never refute them to swagger and scold; John Bull, looking o’er the Atlantic, in choler At your aptness for trade, says you worship the dollar But to scorn such eye-dollar-try’s what very few do, And John goes to that church as often as you do. Lowell, ‘““A Fable for Critics.” vertisements Compliments of John D. Prescott Compliments of Dr. and Mrs. Carl |p, 1Byeletavar Compliments of Royal B. Patriquin Compliments of Dr. Guillette Compliments of Raymond G. Ockert, M.D. Compliments of Charles F. Colella, D.M.D. First National Bank Building Mansfield 956 Compliments of Dr. A. W. Gasson - Dr. A. D. 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Fiore FAMILY SHOE STGRE—FINE FOOTWEAR We stand back of all shoes sold in this store HOsIERY NECKWEAR REPAIRING A SPECIALTY Tel. 636-W 378. No. Main St. Compliments of Vickery Motors Compliments of Murt O’Malley, Ine. Compliments of Mansfield Record Shop The Sterling Mfe. Company, Ine. Mansfield, Mass. MAKERS OF TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT Compliments of The Mansfield Cooperative Bank Mansfield Dairy Co. Compliments of Claude’s Barber Shop OrrPO lEEeDEPOL Compliments of ley Jey, eel esses D, FEORIS. Compliments of Mansfield o¢ and 10¢ Store across from Mansfield Fire Station Students’ Savings Accounts Welcomed Mansfield Credit Union Compliments of Mansfield Milling Company Shawmut Avenue Compliments of Fales Ice Fuel COAL, COKE OIL Phone 108-M POP KIRLEY Coal, and Ice Co. Coat, CokE, Ice AND FUEE OIL Telephone 84 Compliments of Clare L. Ehrlich INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS 126 North Main St. eles J. L. Clemmey Co. Steel Plate Fabricators Mansfield Mass. Compliments of Rose Garden Club, Inc. STEAK, CHICKEN, LospsTER DINNERS Accommodations for Banquets and Weddings Compliments of Joseph Todesco PLUMBING anv HEATING Mansfield 1055 Compliments of Sarro’s Market MEATS — GROCERIES — PROVISIONS Tel. 68-M SALES SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES For Guson 6 RADIOSSEHOE 245 No. Main St. Mansfield, Mass. Telephone 839-W 457 No. Main St. Clover - Farm Stores E. V. Rockwoop GROCERIES ann MEATS Delivery Service 225 No. Main St. Phone 511-J Compliments of Old Colony Motors Ine. DopcE PLYMOUTH Dopce ‘“Jos-RaTEpD” TRUCKS Compliments of Cataloni’s Sales and Service, Inc. FASHIONS FOR YOU ALWAYS AT Germaine Cartier Foxboro, Mass. Compliments of New England Drawn Steel Division of Bliss and Laughlin, Inc. Mansfield Mass. B. CUNEO Depot Square GENERAL STORE The Handcraft Guild YARNS CoTTons Lawson’s Market CHAUNCY STREET DEL’S Hoods Ice Cream QuaLity Goops Hardware Store, and Lumber Yard Down WEBB PLACE Mansfield Lumber Co. Mansfield, Mass. Connecting all departments Fair PRICES Telephone 574 Tel. 310-311 “Where Mansfield Styles Begin” Compliments of ) osef’s Mansfield, Mass. Parker Clothing Co. Parker’s sets the pace for Junior Fashions You will see it first at Parker's Youthfully yours, PARKER’S Compliments of Mansheld Family Laundry Cesolini Jewelry Store 324 North Main Street Mansfield, Mass. D1aAMoNps—W ATCHES— ] EWELRY Fine Watch and Clock Repair Cash or Credit NICKERSON MOTORS COMPLETE CAR SERVICE YOuR FORD DEALER Mansheld Supply Co. Wholesalers and Retailers of PLUMBING AND HEATING SUPPLIES 24050.) Vlaine ot Tel. 1087 Ideal Taxi Phone 300 EFFICIENT AND COURTEOUS: SERVICE REASONABLE RATES 307 No. Main St., Hours 6 a.m.—1 a.m. Aikens Service Station Sunoco GAs AND OIL 61 Chauncy Street Tel. 468-R Mansfield, Mass. Compliments of Frank Devine Our Food Is Home Cooked, Our Countermen Are Pleasant, Our Portions Satisfy a Healthy Appetite, Our Prices Fit Any Pocketbook. Stop In AND Let Us SErvE You BILL’S DINER William Hs Percy eles brop 226 No. Main St. Mansfield, Mass. Mansfield Fish Market FRESH SEA, FOODS) DAI 336 No. Main St. Tel. 974 Compliments of Mansfield Garage, Inc. g1 Chauncy St. Mansfield Compliments of George’s Cleansing Service ATHLETIC EQUIP MENT haw’s porting Goods It pays to play! Mansfield, Mass. Ralph Dupree FINE SHOES eacuNo. Viain St. Mansfield kK. SYAT TAILOR Connie’s Variety 451 No. Main St. Compliments of A Friend Office Mansfield 871 Louis Segrini Co. GENERAL CONTRACTORS Residence Sharon 697. 193 N. Main St. 24 Bullard St. Mansfield, Mass. Compliments of oseph ‘ BEAUTY SALON 281 No. Main St. Mansfield Compliments of Martin’s Fabric Shop Headquarters for Home Sewing Rathbun’s Shell Station (GUARANTEED USeEp Cars Tel. 158-M For a good used car see “Herb” Rathbun Compliments of Barrows Garage Compliments of John J. Currivan U BEAUTY SALON M Compliments of Cosmopolitan Bakery A. Bielan and Sons, Proprietors ROBERT M. COOK Paints, Wallpaper, Window Shades, Kitchen Goods SPIER THE JEWELER SALES AND REPAIR 235 No. Main St. Phone 1099 Western Auto Associate Store 192-194 No. Main Street Mansfield, Mass. WILLIAM LEAVITT, owner Compliments of Watts Electric Company Electrical Contracting and Repairs Compliments of EDWARD F. CARL Harry’s Locksmith Shop Keys made, Lawn Mowers Sharpened Sarkis RADIO and TELEVISION Service Tel. 95 The Class of ’49 wishes to express its gratitude to the many friends who have contributed to make this book possible. KINDLY PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Se eg BOO SS as SS ee =: SS —S. = = = e a Zz ais ae. 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