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

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1951 volume:

OUR GREEN YEARS Annual Publication | 1 | | presented by the Class of Nimeteen Fifty-One Mary Alexander Jacqualyn Anderson MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL m Sincere Appreciation we DEDICATE this Yearbook to our Class Advisors Class of 5! Our Superintendent He saw the goodness, not the taint, In many a poor, do-nothing creature, And gave to sinner and to saint But kept his faith in human nature. Stedman, Horace Greeley. MR. GERALD ANDERSON Our Principal “lam a man and nothing in man's lot can be indifferent to me. Terence, ‘Letters’. MR. EARL PITHIE 1951 Faculty Miss Mary Driscoll Miss Mildred Hannon Miss Eleanor Darmedy Business English Miss Elsa Henchel English Typing Mr. James Kelly Miss Mildred Jones Athletics Miss Winnifred Lyman Latin English Mr. Henry Lemieux Mr. Everett Robinson Mathematics History Mrs. Mildred Whitmore Foods Miss Louise Perkins Music Mr. George Robinson Science Miss Margaret Welch 9: Miss Caroline Walsh History Miss Aurilla Shepard Miss Ann Venti Business Languages Physical Ed. Yearbook Board Ist row, |. to r.: H. Lemieux (advisor); G. Willis, seniors; R. Sanford, photography; M. Alexander, co-editor; J. Anderson, co-editor; J. Redman, business manager; VY. Orton, seniors; L. Searing, features; B. Merrill, activ- ities. 2nd row: B. Murphy, art; J. Giles, seniors; A. Galanti, advertisement; P. Gormley, typing; P. Kelley, sports; R. Pescosolido, activities; R. Buck, underclassmen; N. FitzRandolph, underclassmen; W. McCarry, seniors; E. Joy, activities. 3rd row: L. Dill, activities; C. Wellman, typing; B. Pedini, advertisement; B. Wright, typing; J. Siegfried, sports; C. Bernardo, features; M. Miller, seniors; H. Goddard, underclassmen; H. Kelly, art. Absent: S. Simon (features) MARY E. ALEXANDER Mary INDUSTRY BRINGS ITS OWN REWARD. Yearbook, Co-Editor Latin Club |, 2, 3 Tatler 2, 3 Class Play, ''Almatina’’ Graduation Essayist Reception, Music Chairman New Century, Hon. Member Mary has set her goal high and has not fallen short of the mark. She's a dependable and good-natured girl who will surely succeed in the nursing profession. GEORGE H. BLOMSTROM Blimp A LITTLE NONSENSE NOW AND THEN iS RELISHED: BY THE BEST OF MENS Orchestra |, 2 Class Play, Make-up Pan American Club 3 Football 2, 3, 4 Reception, Tickets Blimp's'' blushing will long be remembered by his classmates. His friendliness and cooperative spirit have made him a popular fellow ani Mle Irila. Ss JACKALYN ANDERSON Jackys IN HER OWN QUIET AND DILIGENT WAY SHE ACCOMPLISHEDARER™ TASK DAY CARER Omnis Yearbook, Co-Editor Tatler 2, 3, 4 Class Secretary | Class Play, Usher Graduation Essayist Reception, Decorating New Century, Hon. Member Jacky is a quiet, industrious girl with promising artistic abilities. We're sure she'll be a success as a commercial artist. JACQUELINE M. ANNESE Jackie HAPPY AND GAY SHE GOES ON HER WAY! Tatler 4 Reception, Usher Class Play, Properties With a cheerful manner and a ready smile 'Jackie is sure to find many pleasant experiences awaiting her. CARLTON M. BRIGGS, JR. Briggsy' MISCHIEF LURKS IN HIS EYES. A.A. |, 2, 3 Class Play, Filmer Reception, Tickets With a carefree manner, ‘'Briggsy'' goes on his way. We shall never forget him as ‘Filmer.’ Good Luck in the future. ELIZABE IS Ase Aly EEE Seize j SOFTLY SPEAKS AND SWEETLY SMILES. Class Play, Properties IN INS IGE Reception, Usher Liz's charming smile will be a pleasant addition to any office where she is a private secretary. LORRAINE R. 'Rainie! PETITE, CHARMING AND PLEASANT TO BE WITH. As As, lees Cheerleader 2, 4 Glee Club |, 4 Tatler | Pan American Club 3 With a pleasant smile, ''Rainie'’ goes about work in her own sociable way. They're lucky patients who will have Nurse Buratti to care for them. BURATTI Dramatic Club | Class Play, Makeup, Chairman Reception, Decorating Softball |, 2 Latin Club I, 2 CELESTE R. BERNARDO “Celeste” ACTIVE ALWAYS, ACTING EVER WITTY AND MERRY, DECIDEDLY CLEVER. Yearbook Board Class Play, Properties Class Treasurer 3 Basketball 2, 3, 4 A.A. |, 2, 3 Softball 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 4 Reception, Reception Committee Tatler 2, 3 Class History Pan American 3, Treas. Picture Committee, Chairman Latin Club I, 2 Home Room Representative 3 Pin Com., Chairman, | Athletic and scholastic abilities are a few of Celeste's assets. We are sure she'll be a success as a legal secretary. = RICHARD Ex BUCK Buckie IT IS THE MIND THAT MAKES THE MAN RICH.” Yearbook Board Class Play, Makeup IX IXo lh, Pe 3B Basketball 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Pan American Club 3 Reception, Decorating Buckie's'' wide variety of knowledge and his ability to ‘'stump' the teachers have been a source of enjoyment in our classes. Best of luck in your chosen field, engineering. 10 JAIN Mee SOCIOL! Jeannie| OQ. PM SIABBED WITH LAUGHTER.” Tatler 4 Reception, Usher Class Play, Usher AvAg |! 23 Where there's laugh‘er, Jeannie is sure to be there. Jolly and happy all the day she was a cheerful and fun loving student at M. H. S. FRANCIS H. DEVINE Frannie WHY HURRY, | STILL HAVE A LIFETIME AHEAD OF ME. ‘Class Play, Publicity Reception, Refreshments Frannie’, one of the most easy going members of the class, is a continual picture of contentment and relaxation. CAREAR. DEPRIZIO U@agian EQUALING NOT QUANTITY, IS MY MEASURE.” Class Secretary | Latin Club !, 2 Ae Ag ae2 eS Dramatic Club | Glee Club |, 4 Class Play, Usher, Chairman Tatler 4 Reception, Decorating Ring Committee 2 Carla's sociability and eagerness to help in school activities has won her many friends. Good luck to you in your nursing career. ET L@|Smpaso IE “Lois™ WISE IS SHE WHO TALKS BUT “Liiivess Yearbook Board A. A. 3, 4 Glee Club | Tatler |, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club | Class Play, ‘Antoinette’ Graduation Essayist Lois, who has produced many an artistic cover for ‘The Tatler’, has assured us all, through her scholasti c achievements at M. H. S., that she will be successful in all her endeavors. ORLANDO A. DI GIAMPIETRO “Lundy” A MAN OF FEW WORDS BUT MANY THOUGHTS. Class Play, Publicity Football |, 2 Reception, Publicity Big things come in small packages, ' and this is especially true of Lundy'', whose eyes are quiet and reserved, but whose mind is full of knowledge. NORMA JO_ FITZ RANDOLPH Josion THE MORE WE KNOW HER THE BETTER WE ENJOY HER.” Yearbook Board Class Play, 'Henriette Josie’ has been with us only a year and yet she is a favorite among the students. With her pleasing personality, she is sure to fulfill her ambition in life—to be happy. 12 ANGELA D. GALANTI “Angie SS PEnISiinicaMI RROR OAL EGOURTESYA. Yearbook Board Class Play, Usher Reception, Usher Angie' is a girl with a radiant smile and a friendly, cheerful manner. Her sweet personality will aid her greatly in her future position in the business world. GRHARLES G FARINELEA Charlie THE HAPPY MAN IS HE THAT KNOWS lide ©REDVANDECARES) NOT EOR® life: Class Play, Publicity Reception, Publicity Football |, 2, 4 Charlie's quiet manner, willingness to co-operate and athletic abilities have made him a popular classmate. From his experience in the past, he is sure to be a success in the retail business. JACOUALY NEA we G EES eJackye A LITTLE SWEET AND A LITTLE SPICE MAKES THE COMBINATION VERY NICE. Yearbook Board Pan American Club 3 Class Treasurer |, 2 Latin Club |, 2 ASAI Z G3 Dramatic Club | Glee Club I, 4 Class Play, Assistant Coach Tatler | Reception, Decorating Jacky's'' cute dimples and curls are the envy of many girls. Her love for children is sure to make her a success as a nursery teacher. 13 HELEN M. GODDARD Helen SERS NVA Sm ARES hv LET @ EaPEEASANTINES sae Yearbook Board AACE 2 23,04 Glee Club President 4 Tatler 2, 3 Class Play, Usher Reception, Uehen Helen's blond hair and friendly smile are admired by many and have made her a popular student at M. H. S. She is sure to be successful in her future career as a secretary. THAEODORE Gy EOSTER Ted'' SCARE SwANMENIEM eai@ mele stsm Vice-President 2 ActA x 2253 a4; Latin Club | Orchestra |, 2 Class Play, Dickie Harpeddle’’ Dramatic Club | Reception, Decorating Football |, 2 Home Room Representative 2 Track |, 2, 3, 4 Ted , who enjoys life immensely, is a good sport and a willing friend. His jovial personality has won him a host of friends at Miho S; PATRICIA A. GORMLEY Dat! VASMIED WAN DR PEACERUIENG TR Exe Yearbook Board AAT ESAS: Class Play, Usher Tatler 4 Senior Reception, Usher Pat is a girl who goes her way quietly and takes everything in a lady-like manner. We are assured of her future success as a sec- retary. 14 CONRAD W. GRIFFIN Connie SOME WOMEN DELIGHT ME NOT. [ACrAS li; 2,3, 4 Glee Club 3 Latin Club |, 2 Class Play, V. Pres. |; Pres. 2 General Chairman Football 2, 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Reception, Co-chairman Connie’ may look like the quiet type, but he can crack a joke at the right time. His good sportsmanship has gained him popularity and admiration. CURTIS W. GRIFFIN EGurte Si raaeAVielnhOMsGARES| MeFREE Wine AN I Tiley ALE BE CONTENTED LIKE ME. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Latin Club |, 2 Class Play, Ham Ellers Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Reception, Co-chairman Curt , with a winsome smile and a twinkle in his eye, is bound for success in the future, no matter what field he chooses. LILLIAN L. HOFEMANN uit MUSIC HATH CHARMS. Glee Club | Orchestra |, 2, 3, 4 Pan American Club 3 Latin Club |, 2 Class Play, 'Screwball ’ Softball ene Reception, Usher All-New England All-State Orchestra + Orchestra 2, 3 Lil is a very industrious girl, but never too busy for happy con- versation with her classmates. She has very ably represented M. H. S. in several music festivals. 15 ELMERTASIOY UNDERSTANDING IS THE WEALTH OF WEALTH. ADVAG2 3 Class Play Committee Reception, Refreshments Pan American Club 3 Yearbook Board Ellie's'' friendliness will mean much in her career as a nurse. Good luck, “Ellie.” CAROLESJanmOEMES Carole ’ TI VAM] WEAETEIY SINS MY SERIENDSS: A. A. |, 2, 3 Picture Committee Class Play, Goody Tatler 2, 3 Glee Club 4 Reception, Usher Our class will remember Carole for her pleasant smile. Her winning ways will reap friendships wherever she goes. Best of everything in the future, Carole. PAU LS ChSKELEE “Paul” “PERSONALITY IS TO A MAN Wiat A li PERI: UME Sm i@ SA EEO Me ivem AT Ase? 3 Football 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 H. R. Representative 3 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Reception, Reception Committee Class Pres. 2, 3 Tatler 2, 3, 4, Editor, 3 Class Vice Pres. 4 Yearbook Board Class Play Committee Paul is a good sport with personality plus. His journalistic skill is sure to bring him success as a sportswriter. 16 PEPE NO EAN eICELLY, Helenjean'' A CHEERFUL TEMPER JOINED WITH INNOCENCE WILL MAKE BEAUTY ATTRACTIVE, KNOWLEDGE DELIGHTFUL, AND WIT GOOD-NATURED. ADA li Z, 3 Reception, Decorating Class Play Committee Tatler 4 Latin Club |, 2, 3 Yearbook Board Pan American Club 3 Where there is mirth, there is Helenjean. Best wishes to the future Spanish teacher. BESERWU. 9 MAIONEY, M eye SNOVESDassOL Ale RINGS TimESBEST LOVEDS Class Play Committee Les's'' sociability has gained him many cheerful acquaintances in his short stay at M. H. S. Best of luck to a welcomed addition to the Class of ‘51. LOUISE A. LAPHAM Shirley IN QUIETNESS AND CONFIDENCE SIFVAIUL BIE YOUR SINRENE Nel.” A. A. 3, 4 Reception, Decorating Basketball 3, 4 Tatler 4 Class Play, Miss Pologa”’ S eye eS Be HE Se Shirley's lightheartedness has made our days joyful. Domestically inclined, Shirley is sure to be a successful foods teacher. En Se ene ee ey 17 MARY JO LAWRENCE Mary Jo’ DEVOUT YET CHEERFUL, ACTIVE YET RESIGNED. Class Play Committee Reception, Decorations Glee Club 2, 3, 4 The nicest things come in small packages. Mary Jo's adventurous nature is bound to bring her happiness. Best wishes, Mary Jo, as you travel life's way. BENJAMIN B. MERRILL Ben TO BE HAPPY AND! GAY, Yel LIKED Bi. ALL, IS AN ACCOMPLISHMENT FEW ATTAIN.” A. A. I, 2 Picture Committee Baseball |, 3, 4 Reception, Ticket Committee Basketball |, 2, 3, 4 Tatler 2, 3 Class Play, Makeup Yearbook Board Besides being an honor student and an excellent basketball player, Ben also finds time to participate in many school activities. We know that whatever he does in the future will be well done! ANN MANNING Annie. A SOFT ANSWER TURNETH AWAY WRATH.” Class Play, Usher Reception, Refreshments Under Ann's quiet surface lies a fountain of humor. We wish you Success in stenography, Ann. 18 WINIFRED L. MC CARRY “Winnie WE CLAMB THE HILL THEGITHER; AND MONIE A CANTY DAY, WINNIE WE'VE HAD WI' ANE ANITHER. AGA. |, 2, 3 Ring Committee Basketball 3, 4 Reception, Decorating Class Play, Mrs. Little Co-chairman Dramatic Club | Softball |, 2 Glee Club |, 4 Tatler 3, 4 Graduation Essayist Treasurer 4 Latin Club |, 2 Yearbook Board Winnie's sunny disposition, great interest in athletics, and her fine scholastic ability have made her a class leader. We are cer- tain that she will excell in her future vocation as a social worker. RONALD H. OLNEY “Ulley PN TRUE FRIEND IS A FRIEND FOREVER.” AVAL 2.13 Orchestra |, 2 Class Play Committee, Publicity Reception, Floor Dramatic Club | Natler |, 2 Football Manager | Track 1725374 Latin Club |, 2 Ronald's big smile and witty remarks have cultivated lasting friend- ships. He plans to become a machine designer. ALMA RUTH MERRIFIELD Alma Ruth A KIND HEART IS A FOUNTAIN OF GLADNESS. A. A. 2, 3 Reception, Usher Class Play, Usher Alma's happy-go-lucky manner makes her a pleasant companion. We hope that she has a future of happiness. 19 MARILYN J. MILLER Marilyn’ AMIABILITY SHINES BY ITS OWN LIGHT. A.A. 1, 2, 3 Pan American Club 3 Class Play, Usher Reception, Decorating Girl's State Yearbook Board Latin Club I, 2 Marilyn is a good student with a pleasant smile for all. Her quiet, pleasant way should help her nursing career. VON W. ORTON Von FOR MANNERS ARE NOT IDLE, BUT THE FRUIT OF LOYAL NATURE AND OF NOBLE MIND. ASA a2 eS Reception, Floor Committee Class Play Committee Ring Committee Football, Manager, | Yearbook Board Latin Club 1, 2 President | Picture Committee Von's genius and character are bound to bring him success. He plans to enter the field of mechanical engineering. Best of every- thing, Von. MARGERY MILLIKEN Margie’ A SMILE RECURES THE WOUND OF A FROWN. AAT lhe2 eS Reception, Usher Basketball, Manager, 3, 4 Softball, Manager, 2, 3 Class Play, Tickets Margery's smiling countenance and velvety manners always bring joy in her environment. May she be successful in her future vocation of bookkeeping. 20 BARBARA J. MURPHY Barb “SOMETHING ATTEMPTED, SOMETHING DONE. Class Play, Makeup Tatler 3, 4 Reception, Decorating Treasurer | Barbara is not only a fine student and a talented artist, but also capably does part time secretarial work. She intends to study commercial art. JOSEPRIEY 2 PARENTE blogs THE LABORER IS WORTHY OF HIS REWARD. Basketball 3 Class Play, Properties Reception, Floor Although a newcomer, it did not take long for ''Joe's'' easy-going manner to attract many friends. We wish you a prosperous future, Y keys BARBARA A. PEDINI Babs’ FOR GOWNS, AND GLOVES, AND CAPS, AND TIPPETS PAN EmBEANOIN aS moO CE Smo GES mA Dies I PlElSes IX, IX Ae 7%, 2) Tatler 4 Class Play Committee Yearbook Board Reception, Usher Class Play, Properties Chairman Barbara's chic clothes and jolly personality have made her one of our popular classmates. She plans to study merchandising. = sisal =e, So 2e. sy eee 21 LORAINE POLAND Loraine VSO CHEER RUS AY AN Data cip ee A.A. 1, 2 Basketball 2, 3 Cheerleader 3, 4 Reception, Usher Glee Club |, 4 Class Play, Properties Latin I, 4 Home Room Representative 2 Dramatic Club | Happy-go-lucky best describes ‘Loraine.’ Her dimples have won many a heart. Lots of luck, ''Loraine.” RICHARD Ms PESCOSOLIDO Pesky “FOR COURAGE MOUNTETH WITH OCCASION. A. A. |, 2, 3 President | Baseball 2, 3, 4 Ring Committee 2 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Reception, Decora.ion Class Play Committee Co-chairman Football 3, 4 Tatler 3 Home Room Representative 3 Yearbook Board Voted most athletic, Richard also could win many votes for wit and sociability. Civil engineering is his desired vocation. JOAN M. REDMAN Joanie TIN Qa Uie@ ke sSOmNi Cele A. A. 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 Tatler 4 Class Secretary 2, 3, 4 Softball 2, 3 Class Prophecy + Pan American Club, Yearbook Board Vice-Pres. 2, 3 Reception, Home Room Representative 3 Reception Commiitee D. A. R. Good Citizen 4 Class Play, Cuckoo Joanie™ is just packed full of good things that have won the friend- ship of all her classmates. The best of luck in your nursing career. 22 MARY L. REED Mary GIGGLE AND THE WORLD GIGGLES WITH YOU. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Reception, Tickets Tatler 4 Class Play, Makeup We hear laughter and Mary's there. She does have her serious moments and we are sure she will be a success. DAVID J. PICCOLOMINI Dic! | LIKE WORK, IT FASCINATES ME SCAN SiT AND LOOK AT IT FOR HOURS.” Football 4 Reception, Advertising Baseball 3, 4 Class Play, Publicity Pic's’ broad grin and that twinkle in his eye have made hi m everybody's friend. We know he will succeed. JOAN M. RHODES Joanie’ NOT MUCH TALK—A GREAT, SWEET SILENCE.” A.A. 1,2,3,4 . Reception, Decorating Pan American Club 3 Class Play, Usher Latin Club | Joanie is quiet and ladylike. Her character and smart clothes will bring her many of the good things of life. 23 LORRAINE M. SEARING � Lorrie SOCIABLE AND PLEASANT, ALWAYS READY TO LAUGH. IX IN, (hy 2, By G Basketball 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Yearbook Board Tatler 2, 3, 4 Reception, Decorating Latin Club I, 2 Class Play, Properties Lorri is gay and sincere. She has won many friends at M. H. S. Here's to your success, ‘'Lorri'’. EAREESA SSAMESON mn: Earle’ ES@BERN BUI NOR SERIOUSMOUIEl SUT SN@ ie gem Am Ase le 2ano cet Tatler 3, 4 Dramatic Club | JOYCE M. SIEGFRIED Joyce “SILENCE IS “GOLDEN, BUT I'D RATHERVIALKS ASA. 2. 304 Tatler 3, 4 Glee Club | Yearbook Board Basketball 3, 4 Class Play, ‘Mrs. Harpeddle Dramatic Club | Reception, Usher Joyce enjoys living and has brightened many conversations with her gay chatter. She'll certainly make that second million (if not money, friends). 24 Pan American Club 3 Reception, Refreshments Class Play, ''Mr. Little’ We shall always remember Earle for his portrayal of ‘Mr. Little” in the class play. He has ambitions to become a radio technician. LOUISE M. SOUZA Suzie SAU Cl ella © UA RIERe NV | Sete AAC 253 Reception, Usher Class Play, Properties Tatler 4 The best wishes of the class to a girl who is nice to know. Suzie's” efficiency and kindness will make her a perfect secretary. ROBERT SANFORD Bob CHEERFULNESS AND FRIENDSHIP CLOTHED IN DEPENDABILITY. ASA le 2.53 Class Vice President 3 ' Latin Club 1, 2 Class President 4 Basketball 3, 4 Reception, Reception Committee Baseball |, 3, 4 Class Play, Assistant Chairman Yearbook Board Bob , our class president, has led us through our last year at Ma tis. His pleasant personality will be an asset in the future. PAWRICIAR A mo lAC TELE Dat ! THE SINCERE ALONE CAN RECOGNIZE SINCERITY. TNs AX Vy Bet Pan American Club 3 Class Play, Tickets Reception, Usher Pat's seriousness is entwined with a cheerful disposition. Her sin- cerity will mean much in any field of endeavor. 25 HELEN £. WEBER 'Helen'' SILENCE MAY DO GOOD AND GANT DO. BEE VARIvies Class Secretary 2 Glee Club 2 Class Play Committee Reception, Usher Class Play, Usher Helen is quiet but gay. Her life's preparation is toward a happy matrimonial venture. RICHARDE AS Sew EZ Dic UX IMVAINS WRUIE WWIEAVEMrl IS Ielle COO DE TES DOES | NG inllism y. © Neo am Boy's State 3 Class Play, Properties Reception, Floor Dick is always there with a helping hand. He deserves the best in life. CAROLS. WEELMAN “Carol” SGENTEENOE eS PEECHES BENERIGENTI © Ea MIN Die A. A. 2, 3, 4 Reception, Decorating Class Play Committee Yearbook Board Carol's ability to concentrate will surely bring her success. She wishes to become an accountant. Good luck, Carol. 26 GWENNE A. WILLIS Gwen PSO Olime UNS elie e VW AlERe VV HiERes limes BRO@K TIS DEERs: ReAw li 2,3 Latin Club I, 2 Class Play, Olita Senior Reception, Class Will Ticket Chairman Dramatic Club | Tatler 2, 3, Assist. Editor Yearbook Board Editor 4 Gwenne's admirable qualities of dependability, capability, and sin- cerity have made her an indispensable member of our class. She plans to become a Katherine Gibbs secretary. SHELDON R. SIMON “Die SUCH HIGH-BRED MANNERS, SUCH GOOD-NATURED WIT.” NN Ne Re Reception, Music Glee Club 3, 4 Yearbook Board Tatler 2, 3, 4 Class Play, Norman Peel” Latin Club 2 Our class wouldn't be complete without Don to give us that needed spice of humor. Here's to your success as a poultry gen- eticist. Class Play Committee Reception, Decorations many friends. BARBARA J. WRIGHT “Lefty” AN OUNCE OF WIT IS WORTH A POUND OF SORROW. Vice Pres., | Yearbook Board Lefty is as happy-go-lucky as the wind. Her wit accounts for her E. RUSSELL SIMMONS Russell’ “Sep NEWER SVEP We IVADIDIER IS ASCIENIDIED).” Russell’ attended M. H. S. from September 1941 until January 1943. In November of the same year, he entered the Armed Forces and served until September 1949. When relieved by the Navy he im- mediately re-entered school, and tackled the task of completing three years of high school work in two years. He has performed admirably and is well on the way to fulfill his ambition of entering the Uni- versity of Maine, Forestry Division. The Class of '51 is grateful to the many teachers who have given freely of their time and advice in helping us produce a better Yearbook. Our thanks, too, to the following members of our typewriter brigade whose help has lightened the tedious tasks of correction: Jackalyn Anderson Jacqueline Annese Elizabeth Atwell Jean Cascioli Patricia Gormley Ann Manning Margery Milliken Louise Souza Art and Photography arrangement by: Helenjean Kelly Barbara Murphy Robert Sanford 28 Other Classes written and arranged by Richard Buck NormaJo FitzRandolph Helen Goddard Grown wiser for the lesson given | fear no longer, for | know That, where the share is deepest driven, The best fruits grow. Whittier, The Reformer . ce NSO Junior Class Ist row, |. to r.: T. Root, R. Albertini, R. Baptiste, W. Bruno, M. Morini, D. Holt, E. Mason, P. Whitehouse, L. Reilley, O. Patrignani, C. Lovely. 2nd row: E. Henchel (advisor), J. DePalma, E. Teoli, R. Leavitt, S. Bryant, R. Fasulo, J. Horton, J. Breen, R. Menga, |. Boynton, J. Cutillo, E. Darmedy (advisor). 3rd row: E. Giles, J. Palanza, J. Agan, J. Annese, N. Halloran, C. Rego, M. Richardson, B. Barrett, P. Tartaglia, G. Dunn, N. Pellegrini, E. Ward, J. Baer, J. Nordberg. 4th row: B. Conrod, E. Austin, G. Martin, J. Morse, P. Reynolds, C. Nelson, S. Rooney, S. Buratti, E. Bauer, E. Jackson, B. Howe, P. Murphy, L. Tessier, P. Lodico, J. Cipriani. 5th row: E. Fournier, G. Fontanini, C. Anderson, R. Hanlon, L. Risgin, W. Briggs, W. Reed, L. Musto, W. Kirsh- kaln, W. Engler, J. Houghton. Close To The Top... At Last! Standing, as they did on the next to the top rung of the ladder, ihe juniors started the year by electing David Holt president and Earl Mason as vice president. Also elected were secretary ‘Mickey’ Morini and treasurer ‘‘Patty’ Whitehouse who took their places to help lead the class through the year. The advisors, always on the alert to help, were Miss Henchel and Miss Darmedy. The football season started off well with captain “Rudy” Fasulo, ‘“Salvy” Garland, Warren Reed (these latter two co-captains for next year), “Russ” Spauld- ing “Bobby” Baptiste, “Johnny” DePalma, “Willie’ Bruno, Earl Mason, “Linc” Musto, and Linard Risgin giving their able assistance to the team. Leading the cheers were several juniors too: “Mickey” Morini, Gloria Dunn, Shirlie Buratti with “Cathy” Rego and Jean Palanza as substitutes. The basketball season was on us before we knew it. On the girls’ team Joyce Agan, Betty Bauer, Gloria Dunn, “Mickey” Morini and Nelia Pellegrini worked hard in a none too successful cause. “Binky’ Anderson (captain of the J. V.’s), “Line” Musto, “Willie” Bruno and “Johnny” DePalma, on the boys’ team, did a very good job. Scholastically, Joan Annese, Evelyn Austin, Warren Reed, “Betty” Giles, David Holt, Paula Lodico, Carole Lovely, Robert Menga, Carol Nelson, Joyce Nordberg, “Cathy” Rego, Linard Risgin, Vera Gross, Phyllis Tartaglia, Lucille Tessier, “Mickey” Morini and Sheila Rooney were outstanding. On November 10, the juniors gave a dance welcoming Mr. Anderson and the freshmen, and their “Mistletoe Fling’? was held on December 22. The third dance allowed this class was the all-important Reception in June. The members of the senior class have enjoyed being with you and wish you happiness and success in your final year at the school. Good luck and have fun! 31 Sophomore Class Ist row, |. to r.: W. Chapman, W. Donlan, R. Nordberg, P. MacLachlan, R. DeLutis, D. Purrier, M. Graham, G. Thompson, E. Smith, J. McGlashing, R. Delfino. 2nd row: E. Robinson (advisor), D. Rossi, B. Mei, L. Giovino, J. Vallett, R. Partington, L. Goddard, B. Brown, S. Murphy, J. Murphy, M. McCarthy, J. Harlor, |. Ricci, N. Shea, F. Weber, C. Miller, J. Burrell, M. Whitmore (advisor). 3rd row, |. to r.: R. Kelley, D. Titus, W. Jackson, W. O'Hare, K. Sabin, J. Hansen, H. Fiske, F. Larson, J. Evans, H. Linn, T. Wuschke, J. Fernandes, J. Coyle. 4th row: K. FitzRandolph, P. Ross, J. Fowler, M. Strang, L. Ballou, J. McPherson, C. Madan, M. Wilde, E. May, C. Richardson, G. Woodwell, R. Miller, B. Barre, P. Annese, P. Fornaciari. 32 Time Marches On! The class of ’53 started its sophomore year, under the guidance of its advisors, Mrs. Mildred Whitmore and Mr. Everett Robinson, with the election of: president “Red” Purrier, vice president ‘Rap’ Petrillo, secretary ‘Meg’ Graham and igs HY alt Th) c treasurer ‘Rosie’ DeLutis. Early in November they proved themselves to be most creditable hosts and hostesses when their original “Celebrity Night’? was offered as an evening’s enter- tainment. “The event was both pleasant and successful. The sophomores have done more than their share in providing us with athletes. ‘Rap’ Petrillo, Roger Gaboury, “Red” Purrier, “Billy” Donlan, Peter Richardson, ‘Doug’ Titus and Roy Nordberg participated in football. The class was well represented in basketba‘l by “Red” Purrier, Clyde Madan, ‘Billy’ Donlan, “Herby” Linn, Peter Richardson, and “Willy” O’Hare. Dolores Rossi, Joanne Burrell, “Meg” Graham, Sandra Murphy, Claudia Miller, “Patty” Fornaciari and Lucille Giovino played on the girls’ basketball team. From a scholastic viewpoint, the class has many bright prospects and, in general, seems well on its way to maintain a high level of attainment. Among the more brilliant stars are: Rosemary Delfino, Rosemarie DeLutis, Marion Graham, Herbert Linn, Claudia Miller, Ruth Miller, Ruth Partington, Priscilla Ross, Kent Sabin, Naureen Shea, Gayle Woodwell. We shall always remember the sophomores for their carefree ways and. their good social demeanor. We wish them more good times in their last two years at M. H. S. and much success thereafter. a0 Freshman Class Ist row, |. to r.: F. Delfino, J. Mei, S. King, A. Gleason, R. Morse, D. Tibbetts, B. Metrano, L. Gordon, D. Pa- lanza, C. Ferguson, F. Jardim, A. Silenzi, B. Calesa, A. Wellman, J. Gallipeau. 2nd row: M. Driscoll (advisor), A. Johnson, J. Gallop, E. Powers, G. Chapman, L. Gormley, P. Lizotte, M. Boynton, J. Barre, B. Graham, P. Jacques, E. Ricardo, B. Mathews, J. George, R. Barboza, R. Nordberg, J. Agan, B. Kelly, C. Walsh (advisor). 3rd row: W. Siegfried, R. Linari, J. Cuneo, P. Webb, W. Leanues, D. Forrester, J. McIntyre, R. McGlashing, A. Hodson, E. Richardson, E. O'Keefe, E. Garriepy, E. Albertini, R. Payson. 4th row: B. Gormley, G. Kirshkaln, D. Blomstrom, C. Buratti, J. Fitzsimmons, J. Fasulo, L. Giles, S. Giles, C. Troesh, L. McKay, M. Vallett, G. Huber, S. Ludwig, P. Paine, J. Searing, E. Pedro. 5th row: J. Forrester, P. Fontanini, J. Zecher, G. Martin, W. Hewes, G. Bacchiocchi, W. Bauer, C. Morse, S. Jones, L. Briggs, R. Bridges, L. King, K. Guillette, R. Hofemann. 34 No Longer Green! Beginners at the High School always start off with a bang. The problem of orientation is a big one, with new rooms, new teachers, and a flow of trafic io which they are not accustomed. This group, however, seemed to settle down in a hurry. The first project, that of class elections, was properly conducted thanks to the able assistance of Miss Driscoll and Miss Walsh. The newly elected officers were: Louis Gordon, president; Daniel Palanza, vice-president; Carol Ferguson, secretary; Beverly Metrano, treasurer. The lone dance allowed the Freshmen was he!d in the springtime. Since this is the main social' event sponsored by the class it could not fail being a huge success In every way. Aspiring to become football “greats” were the following players: Frederick Delfino, Manager; William Leanues, Joseph Mei, Daniel Palanza, Edward Rich- ardson, and Philip Webb. ‘The following players reported for basketball: Robert Bridges, Donald Forrester, James Forrester, Edward Richardson and John Zecher. This group is one of the largest classes to enter the High School, and no one was left at the Central School, as in previous years. We have, therefore, been obliged to ‘“‘squeeze in’? somewhat more than customary. Thank goodness, the Freshmen were mighty nice company! Indications have it that the group will have many outstanding students. We, who are leaving, are happy to extend to this class our best wishes of con- tentment and “passing grades” for the next three years. 35 Class Officers Ist row, |. to r.: Juniors. M. Morini, secretary; D. Holt, president; E. Mason, vice-president; P. Whitehouse, treasurer. 2nd row: Sophomores. R. DeLutis, treasurer; D. Purrier, president; R. Petrillo, vice-president; M. Graham, sec- retary. 3rd row: Freshmen. D. Palanza, vice-president; C. Ferguson, treasurer; L. Gordon, president; B. Metrano, sec- retary. Activities Arranged and Written by Lois Dill Elmerta Joy Benjamin Merrill Richard Pescosolido When | am gone, toward darkness led, What voices, false or true, Shall echo round these old, familiar haunts... ? Hayne, ‘'Forecastings ’. Tatler Ist row, |. to rs: M. Hannon (advisor), C. Miller, C. Nelson, S. Lapham, G. Willis, J. Redman, J. Siegfried, P. Tartaglia, B. Kelly. 2nd row: L. Dill, J. Anderson, M. Morini, R. Kelley, E. Sampson, P. Kelley, J. Houghton, M. Milliken, B. Murphy, M. Reed. 3rd row: J. Annese, J. Annese, H. Kelly, W. McCarry, L. Searing, P. Gormley, C. DePrizio, J. Cascioli, B. Pedini. The Tatler was in full swing again soon after the opening of school. With her usual zest, Miss Hannon had hopes of a better and more frequently published paper. Difh- culties in assembling the staff made rapid coordination impossible at times and prevented achievement of this goal; however, it seemed that the local ‘“‘newsette’ did appear more often than ever, and in this respect we must necessarily label the staff ‘“‘very active.” Graduation will strike deep into the ranks of this staff, cutting down such members as editor-in-chief Gwenne Willis, business manager Paul Kelley, Joan Redman, Joyce Sieg- fried, Lois Dill, ‘Jackie’ Anderson, Earle Sampson, Margery Milliken, Barbara Murphy, Martha Reed, Helenjean Kelly, ‘‘Winnie’ McCarry, Lorraine Searing, Patricia Gormley, Carla DePrizio, Jean Cascioli, and Barbara Pedini. Here are a few efforts worthy of notice in ’51: improvements in the famed ‘“Gad- about”; local color expressed in a “Doolittle”? column; a report on out-of-school activities related to students, such as Civilian Air Patrol, junior choral groups, scholarships, etc. ; a closer correlation between the paper and the Journalism Class which naturally results in more and better writing being done. The Tatler continues to be a favorite school activity and will ever remain in our grace as long as it maintains its present pace of interest and quality. © 38 Cheerleaders Kneeling, |. to r.: J. Redman, G. Dunn. Standing: C. Miller, M. Morini, L. Poland, S. Buratti, C. Bernardo, L. Buratti. These girls, trim in Mansfield’s traditional green and white, have once again proved themselves of superior caliber in the cheerleading field, mostly because of their hard work and unsurpassed spirit. With the backing of the student body, they did much to enliven the rallies, giving both boys’ and girls’ teams the much needed inspiration and moral support. This year marks the final appearance for four of the girls, Lorraine Buratti, Celeste Bernardo, Joan Redman, and Loraine Poland who are leaving M. H. S. in June. But they pass on to this year’s veterans Michelina Morini, Gloria Dunn, Claudia Miller, Catherine Rego, Jean Palanza, and Shirley Buratti, the task of forming a new squad. We are proud of the ’51 group of cheerleaders and thank them for a very able and lively performance. Girls’ Glee Club Ist row, I. to r.: L. Perkins (director), J. Gallop, B. Calesa, H. Goddard, E. Giles, R. DeLutis, C. Ferguson, S. Giles, M. Lawrence, R. Delfino, J. Gallipeau. 2nd row: J. Annese, N. Shea, E. Ward, P. Jacques, C. Rego, B. Metrano, B. Conrod, J. Searing, C. Miller, L. Buratti, C. DePrizio, R. Barboza, P. Tartaglia, G. Chapman. 3rd row: L. Giles, E. Powers, L. Tessier, S. Murphy, J. Giles, D. Blomstrom, P. Murphy, C. Buratti, J. Murphy, M. McCarthy, M. Morini, M. Vallett, J. Harlor. 4th row: L. Poland, E. Jackson, J. Fowler, W. McCarry, R. Miller, M. Graham, G. Kirshkaln, L. Searing, S. Buratti, B. Howe, C. Holmes. Director Miss Louise PERKINS President HELEN GODDARD Secretary- [reasurer ELIZABETH GILES Librarian RosEeMARIE DeLutis Assistant Librarian CAROL FERGUSON The group has had another busy season. Early in the year, they elected the above officers. At Christmas time, with the assistance of the Boys’ Glee Club, they presented a very enjoyable program, and this they did with admirable ease and poise. “The quality of the singing displayed good training and commendation is in order. Also noticeable there for the first time was the size of the group, and the large number of these singers attests to the pop- ularity of this Club among the students. Chief among the experiences of the year, however, is the hope of presenting an oper- etta some time in May. Still in preparation and hard at work at it, they are looking for- ward to giving us “Nifty Shop”, with an all-girl cast of about thirty, written for three voices. We are all looking forward to this spring concert treat. So, good luck, “Sweetoons” and let us have harmony! 40 Ist row, |. to r.: L. Perkins (director), W. Leanues, M. Wilde, S. Bryant, R. Linari, C. Rego (accompanist). 2nd row: W. Johnson, E. Albertini, S. Jones, R. Hofemann, K. Guillette, R. Payson. 3rd row: A. Gleason, R. Leavitt, P. Webb. Director Miss Louise PERKINS President STANLEY BRYANT Secretary- reasurer MiIcHAEL WILDE Librarian WILLIAM LEANUES For the third consecutive year the boys organized early in the year under the capable leadership of Miss Perkins. “The above officers were elected for the year. At Christmas time they joined with the Girls’ Glee Club to present the annual Christ- mas Program. ‘The Three Kings” was presented with solos by Kenneth Guillette, William Leanues, and Michael Wilde. They have been working on songs and sea chanteys to sing between the acts of the operetta to be presented by the Girls’ Glee Club. We hope that the group will continue to grow and eventually become an outstanding feature of the boys’ activ- ities. 41 The New Era In Music L. Perkins (in charge). High School members: E. Giles, L. Hofemann, R. Hofemann, C. Rego. Slowly but surely, music is rightfully asserting its place in town. After many efforts and a “never say die” spirit, Miss Perkins is getting nearer and nearer to her goal of more and better music in our schools. In terms of melodious progress, the orchestra has come a long way in the last few years, and due recognition goes to those who have kept at it all the time. In a small way, they really are pioneers and builders. The orchestra, helped along by concert mistress, Lillian Hofemann, is starting to ap- pear more and more in public. In March, the group played for the P.T.A. of West Mansfield. In April, it was for the Roland Green P.T.A. And, of course, there are always the im- portant events: Christmas, the Spring Festival, and Graduation. On every occasion the performance was most commendable for youngsters working under such poor conditions of time and locality. Stick to your guns, musicians! Soon, we will be able to point to you and say: “They have more than arrived!” 42 Mr. McNally (in charge). High School members: J. Horton, R. Leavitt, F. Larson. These youngsters form one of the most interesting groups under development in the town of Mansfield. They may now be small in stature but they certainly are growing fast in numbers. There are actually forty nine members interested in the project and doing all they can to make it a success. Mir. McNally, under whose direction they are performing, is a musician of outstand- ing quality. He is a war veteran, originally from Arizona, whose main work is being Associ- ate-Conductor of the Boston University band. He appears to be just the inspiration the young people need to promote success in this arduous musical enterprise. Needless to say, the main part of all practice and effort is directed toward the huge event in May: Concert Day. Judging from the serious preparations going on, it is bound to be much more than just satisfactory. The Class of ’51 is proud to endorse this movement toward more music. If the present rate of progress be maintained we shall soon have a wonderful band. 43 L. to r.: S. Lapham (Miss Pologa), J. Redman (Cuckoo), L. Hofemann (Screwball), G. Willis (Olita), C. Briggs (Fiimer), L. Dill (Antoinette), Curtis Griffin (Ham Ellers), C. Holmes (Goody), E. Sampson (Mr. Little), W. McCarry (Mrs. Little), S. Simon (Norman Peel), N. FitzRandolph (Henriette), T. Foster (Dicky Harpeddle), J. Siegfried (Mrs. Harpeddle), M. Alexander (Almatina). Many of the seniors will never forget the little yellow books that were their constant companions during January. They meant study, practice, more study, more practice... until the big days came along. ‘The dress rehearsal was held the night before the Play. It ran smoothly and helped reassure the inexperienced actors that all would be well. Miserable weather, heavy rains and high winds, almost ruined the opening night. It is a wonder anyone ventured out at all. Still a surprising number of people showed up and were treated to a good display of showmanship. Miss Wilhelm, the coach, had once again proven herself a master director. ‘The second night was a repeated success, both as to performance and to the number of people present, and the “Fighting Littles’ had taken their place as a worthy group among the past stage heroes of the school. Unforgettable will be: the many backstage exploits . .. the ‘Please, Keep Clean” in the dressing room ... the last minute butterflies before going on stage . . . the unscheduled breaking of a chair... the worries... the frowns . . . and, above all, the smiles and the good feeling of the day after. 45 Written and Arranged by Paul Kelley Joyce Siegfried The time you won your town the race We chaired you through the market-place; Man and boy stood cheering by And home we brought you shoulder-high. Housman, To An Athlete... Football Ist row, |. to r.: J. DePalma, L. Musto, E. Mason, E. Richardson, D. Titus, D. Palanza, W. Bruno, C. Richardson. 2nd row: L. Risgin, G. Blomstrom, R. Baptiste, D. Purrier, R. Fasulo, R. Petrillo, W. Sheehan, C. Farinella, R. Spaulding. 3rd row: J. Kelly (coach), Curt Griffin, Con Griffin, R. Pescosolido, W. Reed, D. Piecolomint P. Kelley, S. Garland, G. Robinson (assistant coach). SENIOR LETTERMEN Curtis Griffin Conrad Griffin George Blomstrom Charles Farinella Paul Kelley Richard Pescosolido David Piccolomini A Job Well Done! The 1950 edition of the Green Hornets proved themselves a real powerhouse by rolling up the impressive record of five wins, three ties and but one defeat against their usual tough opposition. Even though Coach Jim Kelly had a large group of lettermen around which to build his team, not too much was expected, for these boys played on the 1949 club that had only a tie to show in nine games. Oddly enough, the lone defeat came in the opener, when a more experienced Somerset team pinned a heart-breaking 6-2 defeat on the Kellymen. At that, the Green Hornets had the ball as far as the six inch line late in the game but were unable to hit paydirt. One of the finest played games all year was the Franklin contest played the following Saturday. Both squads played excellent football and the final result could not have been fairer, a 6-6 tie. In their third game the Hornets traveled way down to Swansea and found no trouble in swamping a weak Case High team 23-7, the Narry Leaguers scoring in the final seconds against the scrubs. A small Oliver Ames eleven could provide little opposition for the now co- ordinated Hornets offense and went down to a 27-7 defeat. Capt. Rudy Fasulo had a field day, tallying four times. A reported weak Bridgewater team nearly threw a monkey wrench in the Hornets hopes as they played their finest game of the year before bowing to the Green and White, 6-0, at Bridgewater. The victory was one of the hardest earned all year for the Hornets. Class D powerhouse and defending state champs Dighton was next on the schedule and it took a gallant, though injury riddled, Hornet team to fight back and gain a 6-6 tie before the usual large crowd at the Memorial Park. In a bitterly contested affair, the Green Shirts came from behind to tie a tough North Attleboro rival 7-7, in a game played on a field of mud at North Attleboro. The always rough Dartmouth squad caused the Hornets plenty of trouble before going down a 7-6 setback at the Park. ‘The game was expected to be a breather for the Hornets. The most cherished victory of all came on Thanksgiving morning when before a large crowd at Foxboro the spirited Green Hornets trimmed a game Foxboro club 7-0. A 60 yard pass from Pesky to Curt Griffin was the margin of victory. When the post season “all’’ teams were published, many of the Hornets were to be found on them. Given mention on the all state team were Capt. Fasulo, Warren Reed, and Curt Griffin. In addition to making several first team All Bristol honors, Fasulo was given honorable mention on the All American Schoolboy team published by an Oklahoma newspaper. Fasulo, Reed, Griffin, and George Blomstrom were named to an all district team which included the Attleboros, Foxboro, and Mansfield. SCORES Mansfield 2 Somerset 6 Mansfield 6 Franklin 6 Mansfield 23 Case ji Mansfield 25 Oliver Ames 7 Mansfield 6 Bridgewater O Mansfield 6 Dighton 6 Mansfield No. Attleboro 7 Mansfield 7 Dartmouth 6 Mansfield 7 Foxboro O Totals 89 46 49 FIRST TEAM Ist row, |. to r.: B. Merrill, Con Griffin, P. Kelley, Curt Griffin, R. Pescosolido. 2nd row: Coach J. Kelly, D. Purrier, C. Anderson, R. Buck, L. Musto, J. DePalma. SECOND TEAM Ist row, |. to r.: W. O'Hare, H. Linn, C. Richardson, E. May, C. Madan, W. Bruno. 2nd row: G, Robinson (coach), W. Donlan, J. Forrester, R. Bridges, J. Zecher, E. Richardson. More Glory! With a starting five that consisted of all seniors, the Green Hornet hoopsters wound up the most successful basketball season in years by advancing all the way to the finals of the Class A South Shore Basketball tourney. The Kelly clan opened the season with a bang and won their first seven games before losing a heartbreaking double overtimer to Foxboro. the Hornets never again hit their peak until the Brockton Tourney. After that loss, One distinct feature was that the Hornets defeated every opponent they played at least once. Top individual honors went to Curt Griffin who set an all time scoring record for the high school by tallying 328 points. in scoring were Capt. Paul Kelley with 154, Ben Merrill with 147, and Connie The fifth starter, Richard Pescosolido, played equally as fine ball as the others although not scoring as much from his position as guard. Griffin with 141. Others over the century mark After finishing a disappointing third in the Hockamock League, the Hornets hit their peak in the tournament. Plymouth later accepted a bid to compete in the Class B team, Plymouth, 47-38. Tech Tourney. in walloping Whitman in the semi-finals 75-58. In the opening game they defeated the top seeded Following the Plymouth upset the Kellymen really hit their stride In the final game, played before over 1000 fans, the Hornets just ran out of gas and were defeated by Stoughton 47-43. The Junior Varsity, under the coaching of George Robinson, finished their season with a 5 and 5 record. Mostly freshmen and sophomores comprised the Jayvees. Their outstanding players were Red Purrier, Clyde Madan, and Willie Bruno. Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Totals ave. 900 53 SCORES Alumni No. Attleboro No. Attleboro Oliver Ames Stoughton St. “Thomas Sharon Foxboro Canton Oliver Ames Stoughton Foxboro Canton Sharon Plymouth Whitman Stoughton opp. ave. (Boston Garden) (Sudden death) (Tournament ) (‘Tournament ) (Tournament) BS: on Track Ist row, |. to r.: T. Foster, D. Purrier, J. Evans, S. Bryant, E. Mason. 2nd row: Coach J. Kelly, R. Fasulo, Con Griffin, Curt Griffin, L. Risgin, R. Olney, E. Fournier. With only seven lettermen returning from last year’s fine track team, the Green Hornets have their work cut out for them this season if they are to successfully defend their fifth consecutive South Shore Championship. Besides the South Shore title the Keliymen will also try to defend their Hockamock League crown. Expected to share the burden for the Hornets are these returning lettermen: ‘‘Red” Purrier, “Curt”? and “Connie” Griffin, “Ted” Foster, Warren Reed, Ralph Petrillo, and “Rudy” Fasulo. The tentative schedule calls for several dual and triangular meets with neighboring rivals Foxboro, Sharon, Canton, and North Easton. In addition to these meets the Green and White will also participate in the Concord Invitational Meet while the outstanding per- formers may get a chance to show their wares in the State Meet. 53 Rasebali Ist row, |. to r.: W. Br uno, B. Merrill, R. Pescosolido, P. Kelley, C. Anderson, R. Sanford, R. Piccolomini, R. Buck, R. Kelley. 2nd row: Coach G. Robinson, P. Webb, W. Leanues, E. Richardson, G. Martin, G. Fontanini, R. Hofemann, R. Bridges, W. Donlan, J. Johnson. As this yearbook goes to press, the official opening of the baseball season is still a couple of weeks away. At such an early writing it is hard to forecast the possibilities of this year’s Hornet nine. From last season’s rather weak team Coich George Robinson has eight lettermen. They are: Paul Kelley, Richard Pescosolido, Bob Sandford, Dave Piccolomini, Richard Buck, “Ben” Merrill, “Binky’” Anderson, and “Bob” Kelley. Others with some experience who might help us are “Will” Bruno and Stanley Bryant. Six of the lettermen were starters last season and should form the foundation of a fairly good ball team. If Coach Robinson can find another pitcher and a couple of good hitting outfielders (who knows?) then the Hornets should be well involved in this Hocka- mock League title race. . The Green and White will be forced to play all their games away from home because of the reseeding of Memorial Park. Exciting Hockamock League games are scheduled with Canton, Foxboro, Stoughton, Sharon, Oliver Ames, Stetson, and the newcomer to the league, North Attleboro. Un Ur Girls’ Basketball FIRST TEAM Ist row, |. to rz: W. McCarry, S. Lapham, C. Bernardo, J. Agan, G. Dunn, J. Siegfried. 2nd row: P. Murphy, E. Bauer, N. Pellegrini, K. FitzRandolph, M. Milliken. SECOND TEAM Ist row, |. to rz: L. Giovino, B. Metrano, M. Morini, L. Searing, C. Miller, D. Rossi. 2nd row: P. Murphy, S. Murphy, L. McKay, D. Blomstrom, M. Graham, P. Fornaciari, J. Burrell, M. Milliken, Spirit in Baskets! season with but two victories and one tie against eight defeats. and Nelia Pellegrini, the ‘“‘pain-in-the-neck-to-the-other-side” performer. The first team was made up of the “pass and break” forwards: Despite hard playing and frequent practices, the Green Hornettes ended their co-captain Celeste Bernardo, the long shot specialist; Kay Ellen FitzRandolph, the sophomore sensation (20 out of 31 points against Foxboro) ; Gloria Dunn,-the free shot artist; The regular “get those rebounds” guards were: co-captain Joyce Agan, whose high-jumping ability served a good cause; Betty Bauer, very athletic, very consistent; Shirley Lapham, calm, cool, and clever; ‘““Winnie’ McCarry, fiery and battling all the time; and Joyce Siegfried, firm and effective on defense. Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield SUMMARY Alumnae Norton Oliver Ames Attleboro Foxboro Norton Foxboro North Attleboro Oliver Ames North Attleboro Attleboro JUNIOR VARSITY Again this year the first team has been invited to play at Wheaton College and at Pat Smith’s Basketball Carnival in Foxboro. The Junior Varsity had a fair season with 4 victories, 3 defeats, and one tie. With “Mickey” Morini and Lo rraine Searing as co-captains, the team was composed of: FORWARDS L. Giovino J. Burrell D. Rossi S. Murphy D. Blomstrom L. McKay Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield Mansfield 1 18 19 18 22 22 15 nS) a op) U is AMARY (GUARDS C. Miller M. Graham P. Fornaciari B. Metrano Norton Oliver Ames Attleboro Norton North Attleboro Oliver Ames North Attleboro Attleboro Our thanks goes to Miss Venti, our wonderful coach; Pat Murphy, Ruth Miller, Rosemary Delfino, and Mary McCarthy, our managers; Mr. Robinson who coached us when Miss Venti was ill; and to all those who came to our games to cheer us on. Our only regret is that we did not win all our games for the school. af Features Presented and Arranged by Lorraine Searing Celeste Bernardo Sheldon Simon Read from some humbler poet, Whose songs gushed from his heart, As showers from the clouds of summer, Or tears from the eyelids start. Longfellow, ‘Day is Done . Ccholastic Achievement Ist row, |. to r.: B. Murphy, L. Dill, G. Willis, M. Alexander, J. Anderson, J. Redman, N. FitzRandolph, L. Searing, W. McCarry. 2nd row: J. Giles, A. Galanti, B. Merrill, R. Pescosolido, R. Buck, V. Orton, H. Goddard, H. Kelly. 3rd row: B. Pedini, B. Wright, J. Siegfried, M. Miller, C. Bernardo. Presented on this page are those students who have maintained a high scholastic average throughout their four years in Mansfield High School. They have held their averages to 85 or better only because they realized that their studies were really important and that preparation for their chosen professions entailed much hard work. Too often, more interesting but less important matters command our time and effort, then tend to blur that goal which we should try to reach, resulting in just “average” stand- ing. That is why we are proud of this honor group which has brought distinction not only to itself and to the class, but to the school as well. We offer congratulations on their accomplishments and best wishes for their success. 60 Class History by CELESTE BERNARDO It hardly seems possible that four years have passed since we, the Class of ’51, entered Mansfield High School as freshmen. However, when we gaze back over our high school career, we can still vividly recall the anxiety and excitement of our first days at M. H..S., the tie-up of traffic in the corridors, due to the old system of passing, and the general all-round confusion of becoming acquainted with the High School. The Freshman Class was divided, with half the students remaining at the Junior High School because of the lack of facilities. At their first class meeting, the Freshmen, with the help of their advisors, Miss Shepard and Miss Welch, elected their officers. They were as follows: Von Orton, President; William Shea, Vice-President; Carla DePrizio, Secretary; and Jacqualyn Giles, Treasurer. “Those of us at the Junior High selected Rich- ard Pescosolido, President; Barbara Wright, Vice-President; Jackalyn Anderson, Secretary; and Barbara Murphy, Treasurer. Even as Freshmen our class showed great promise in producing good athletes. In football we were represented by Theodore Foster, with Ronald Olney acting as manager of the team. Those taking part in track were Theodore Foster and Ronald Olney. On the basketball court Curt and Connie Griffin and Benny Merrill were already making names for themselves. Benny Merrill was our lone aspirant on the baseball diamond. Lorraine Buratti, Lois Dill, and Lillian Hofemann played on the Girls’ Softball Team. Under the competent direction of Miss Hannon, several of our class joined the staff of The Tatler. ‘They were Lorraine Buratti, Lois Dill, Jacqualyn Giles, and Ronald Olney. Those who sang in the Glee Club were Lorraine Buratti, Carla DePrizio, Lois Dill, Jacqualyn Giles, Lillian Hofemann, Winifred McCarry, Loraine Poland, and Joyce Siegfried. Several of our class were enrolled in the Latin Club, directed by Miss Jones. They included Mary Alexander, Celeste Bernardo, Lorraine Buratti, Carla DePrizio, Theodore Foster, Jacqualyn Giles, Curt and Connie Griffin, Lillian Hofemann, Helenjean Kelly, Lois Dill, Winifred McCarry, Marilyn Miller, Ronald Olney, Von Orton, Loraine Poland, Joan Rhodes, Robert Sanford, Lorraine Searing, Sheldon Simon, Patricia Stachelek, and Gwenne Willis. George Blomstrom, Theodore Foster, Lillian Hofemann, and Ronald Olney were featured in the orchestra. In June we attended our first Class Day exercises and bade the Seniors farewell. When we returned to M. H. S. in September, our class was once again united. At an early meeting we elected our class officers. “They were Paul Kelley, President; Theo- dore Foster, Vice-President; Joan Redman, Secretary; and Jacqualyn Giles, Treasurer. Again our class was well represented in sports. On the gridiron were George Blom- strom, Orlando DiGiampietro, Charles Farinella, Theodore Foster, and the Griffin twins. New members of the Boys’ Basketball Team were Richard Buck, Paul Kelley, and Richard Pescosolido. Those on the track team were Theodore Foster and Ronald Olney. Richard Buck, Paul Kelley, and Richard Pescosolido were the new members of the baseball squad. Our two members of the Girls’ Basketball Team were Loraine Poland and Celeste Bernardo. Lillian Hofemann, Joan Redman, and Celeste Bernardo played varsity softball. Joan Red- man and Rosalee Barnes were our contributions to the cheering squad. Again many of our class were enrolled in the Latin Club. Helen Weber was our only representative in the Glee Club. 61 x : The Tatler staff included Mary Alexander, Jackalyn Anderson, Celeste Bernardo, Lois Dill, Helen Goddard, Carole Holmes, Paul Kelley, Benny Merrill, Ronald Olney, Lorraine Searing, Sheldon Simon, and Gwenne Willis. Joan Redman was the only member of our class participating in the Pan-American Club. During the year we held two highly enjoyable dances both of which were successful financially. The most memorable event of the year however was the selection of our class rings. The days passed quickly and before we knew it once again it was June and time for vacations. Our very pleasant sophomore year was at an end and proudly we realized that we had become Jolly Juniors. In an early fall election of officers, we re-elected Paul Kelley, President; Robert Sanford, Vice-President; Joan Redman, Secretary; and Celeste Bernardo, Treasurer. The second week of October arrived and with it our class rings. “The students proudly dis- played them to the envious underclassmen. We held dances at Halloween and Christmas time. This year the following boys were members of the Glee Club: Richard Buck, Theo- dore Foster, Paul Kelley, the Griffin twins, and Sheldon Simon. Lillian Hofemann played in the orchestra. There were quite a few aspirants to The Tatler, namely, Mary Alexander, Jackalyn Anderson, Celeste Bernardo, Lois Dill, Helen Goddard, Carole Holmes, Paul Kelley, Wini- fred NicCaren Benny Merrill, Wenn Milliken, pata Murphy, Richard Pescosolido, Earle Sampson, Lorraine Searing, Joyce Siegfried, Sheldon Simon, and Gwenne Willis. Enrolled in the Pan-American Club were Celeste Bernardo, Richard Buck, Lorraine Buratti, Lois Dill, Jacqualyn Giles, Lillian Hofemann, Elmerta Joy, Helenjean Kelly, Mari- lyn Miller, Joan Redman, Joan Rhodes, Earle Sampson, and Patricia Stachelek. Our class was very active in sports this year. Those seeing service on the football field were George Blomstrom, Curt and Connie Griffin, and Richard Pescosolido. “Two new additions to the basketball team were Joseph Parente and Robert Sanford. ‘The speedsters on the track team were Theodore Foster, the Grifin twins, and Ronald Olney. There were three new members representing us on the baseball diamond. They were Benny Merrill, David Piccolomini, and Robert Sanford. Wearing Mansfield’s colors on the basketball court were Celeste Bernardo, Shirley Lapham, Winifred McCarry, Loraine Poland, Lorraine Searing, and Joyce Siegfried. On the softball team were Celeste Bernardo, Lillian Hofe- mann, and Joan Redman. Our two cheerleaders were Loraine Poland and Joan Redman. Towards the end of the year the class chose Sargent Studios as class photographers. About this same time, several members of the class received honors. Richard Schulz was chosen as a delegate to Boys’ State, while Marilyn Miller represented us at Girls’ State. The climax to our Junior year was the Senior Reception. Under the co-chairman- ship of the Griffin twins, the class worked faithfully to make the party a success, both socially and financially. With the completion of our Junior year, we were at long last Seniors. Early in September, we elected officers for the last time. They were as follows: Robert Sanford, President; Paul Kelley, Vice-President; Joan Redman, Secretary; and Winifred McCarry, Treasurer. Under the expert coaching of Mr. Kelly, our teams had the most successful season in the four years of our high school career. On the football team were George Blomstrom, Charles Farinella, the Griffin twins, Paul Kelley, Richard Pescosolido, and David Piccolo- mini. The star-studded basketball team was composed of an all-Senior five, namely, Cap- 62 tain Paul Kelley, Benny Merrill, Curt and Connie Griffin, and Richard Pescosolido. On the track team were Theodore Foster and the Griffin twins. Our baseball players were Richard Buck, Paul Kelley, Benny Merrill, Richard Pescosolido, David Piccolomini, and Robert Sanford. The girl basketball players were Celeste Bernardo, Shirley Lapham, Wini- fred McCarry, Lorraine Searing, and Joyce Siegfried. Sporting the green and white uniforms of the cheerleaders were Lorraine Buratti, Celeste Bernardo, Loraine Poland, and Joan Red- man. We held four dances this year, “The Harvest Moon Dance,” ‘The Drumstick Special,” ‘“The Spring Swing,” and “The Hobo Hop.” The new additions to The Tatler were Jacqueline Annese, Jean Cascioli, Carla DePrizio, Patricia Gormley, Helenjean Kelly, Shirley Lapham, Barbara Pedini, Joan Redman, Mary Reed, and Louise Souza. Those in the Glee Club this year were Lorraine Buratti, Carla DePrizio, Jacqualyn Giles, Helen Goddard, Carole Holmes, Mary Lawrence, Winifred McCarry, Loraine Po- land, Lorraine Searing, and our only boy vocalist, Sheldon Simon. On February 1 and 2 the Senior Class sponsored the traditional class play, this year directed by Miss Jean Wilhelm of Wheaton College. The cast of “The Fighting Littles” consisted of Mary Alexander, (Almatina) ; Carlton Briggs, (Filmer); Lois Dill, ,(Antoin- ette); Norma FitzRandolph, (Henriette) ; Theodore Foster, (Dicky) ; Curt Grifin, (Ham Ellers) ; Lillian Hofemann, (Screwball) ; Carole Holmes, (Goody) ; Shirley Lapham, (Miss (Pologa) ; Joan Redman, (Cuckoo) ; Joyce Siegfried, (Mrs. Harpeddle) ; Winifred McCarry, (Mrs. Little) ; Earle Sampson, (Mr. Little) ; Sheldon Simon, (Norman Peel) ; and Gwenne Willis, (Olita). In March, highest honors were announced as follows: Essayists—Mary Alexander, Jackalyn Anderson, Lois Dill and Winifred McCarry; Class History, Celeste Bernardo; Class Prophecy, Joan Redman; and Class Will, Gwenne Willis. The Good Citizenship Award was bestowed upon Joan Redman. Also, this month, we chose our class colors, orchid and silver; the class flower, the yellow rose; and the class motto, ‘This Far and Farther.” Two very amusing days were Tramp Day and Bow Day. Commencement exercises were held on the following dates: Baccalaureate Sunday, June 17; Class Day, June 18; Graduation Exercises, June 19; and the Senior Reception, June 21. With our Senior Banquet and other festivities of Senior Week drawn to a close, we, the Class of 1951, reached the final achievement of our high school careers, our diplomas. We are now ready to face life, confident because of the background that Mansfield High has given us. Its faculty has made our high school career both profitable and enjoyable. We shall always be thankful to them and to Mansfield High School for their help in training a nd preparing us for the world of responsibility we are about to enter. 63 Class Will GWENNE WILLIS We, the graduating class of 1951 of Mansfield High School, with tears in our eyes and joy in our hearts, do make and declare this to be our last will and testament. To Mr. Anderson, our superintendent, we leave our regrets that his stay at the high school was so short. We leave to Mr. Pithie, our principal, a book on parliamentary procedure to be better obeyed by the Juniors. To the faculty we leave hopes of better health in 1952. We leave the Juniors with the advice, “Be careful which photographer you choose.” To the Sophomores we leave the wish that they will select class rings with engraved hornets. We leave the Freshmen a handbook, “Manners in the Crowded Corridors of M. H. S.” To George we leave plenty of fluorescent tubes just in case there are more accidents or should I say incidents! Donny Simon leaves a pamphlet on poultry culture to Dave “Lover” Holt who adores “cc S ” chicks’. Ronald “Godfrey” Olney leaves his ukulele to the school band. Ellie Joy leaves Ruthie Partington to keep Kenny out of mischief. Marilyn Miller leaves her automobile to join all the other antiques at M. H. S. Paul Kelley wills a few inches of his height to the diminutive Willie Bruno. Von Orton wills a chauffeur’s license to Lenny Risgin. Lillian Hofemann leaves some of her natural red hair to Marcia Richardson. Liz Atwell leaves a cute giggle to Betty Bauer. Carlton Briggs leaves Miss Hannon with some advice on trout fishing. Josie FitzRandolph leaves her captivating charm to Joan Harlor. Mary Alexander leaves for “down on the farm’. Barbara “Dagmar” Murphy wills some of her jerseys to Shirley “Sweater Girl’ Buratti. Winnie McCarry wills an empty receipt book to Patty Whitehouse. Carole Holmes leaves a sugar and “creamer” set to Mrs. Whitmore. Angela Galanti leaves her quiet manner to Kay Ellen FitzRandolph. Ted Foster wills a hot rod and two-thirds of his speed to Bobby Menga. Earle Sampson leaves Mr. Robinson without an able assistant. Helen Goddard and Loraine Poland will their blonde beauty to Roberta Nordberg. Bob Sanford leaves his executive ability to the candidate in the ‘Horton for Presi- dent” campaign. Jacky Anderson leaves the front page of The Tatler to Mary Lou Dill. Barb Pedini leaves the dictionary her meaning of the word “Gig”. Carla DePrizio leaves a box of Dutch Cleanser to Gloria Dunn that her white side- wall tires will always be clean. Francis Devine leaves his job in the office to anyone who can cause as much com- motion. Jeannie Cascioli leaves her pranks in shorthand class to Nelia Pellegrini. Lundy DiGiampietro leaves a cc. of phosphorus to John “Firebug”? McPherson that he may more readily burn up the school. 65 Mary Reed leaves the chemistry laboratory free from termites. Richard Buck leaves M. H. S. without knowing that “meg” means great or powerful. Jacky Giles leaves her dimples to Nancy Halloran who certainly doesn’t need them. Lester Mahoney, fugitive from Foxboro High, leaves M. H. S. with tearless eyes. Lorraine Buratti wills her ability to hit high notes to Barbie Howe. Helen Weber leaves the “chambers” of M. H. S. to Lillian Goddard. Barbara “Lefty” Wright leaves a pair of boxing gloves to Joyce “Slugger” Agan. Dick ‘Valentino’ Pesky leaves his flirtatious ways to Walter ‘Casanova’ Hewes. Benny Merrill wills his knack of skipping study halls to the school’s champion chess players. Lois Dill leaves a strip-tease act to the old maid in next year’s class play. Margie Milliken leaves a book entitled, ‘““The Woes of Going Steady” to Meg Graham. , Mary Jo Lawrence leaves with a “dim” conception of what she has learned. Louise Souza wills a map of Boston to Joan Annese. Russ Simmons leaves a travelogue of his World War II experiences to our future soldiers. Curt and Connie Griffin leave Mr. Kelly minus two outstanding athletes. Helenjean Kelly wills an aversion to College Entrance Board Exams to Carol Nelson. Ann Manning leaves her gentle voice to Vera Gross. Alma Ruth Merrifield wills her epithet, ‘‘Hemo’’, to Paula Lodico. Charlie Farinella and Pat Gormley will the secret of their successful romance to Russ Spaulding and Pat Murphy. Jacky Annese leaves her clerical skill to Evelyn Austin. Joan Redman wills a “peaches” and cream complexion to Gayle Woodwell. Celeste Bernardo leaves M. H. S. for a good position in the Foxboro Company. George Blomstrom leaves Pauline Jacques to all the “wolves” in Mansfield High. Pat Stachelek wills a perfect attendance record to Andy Morrison. Carol Wellman wills a copy of “Bell Bottom Trousers” to Catherine Rego. Joyce Seigfried wills a beaten path to Foxboro to Joyce Nordberg. Joan Rhodes leaves an ideal wardrobe for all occasions to Micky Morini. Lorraine Searing wills her calm and collected composure to the prompter in next year’s play. Shirley Lapham leaves Mrs. “Whit” a compliment by showing an interest in Do- mestic Science. Joe Parente wills a chemistry pronunciation gazetteer to anyone who can’t manipulate the word aluminum. Dave Piccolomini wills his studious nature to Red Purrier. Dick Schulz wills his knowledge of Boys’ State to next year’s candidate for the hon- ored trip. ; As for me, I’d better leave before my fellow students doubt the legality of this great document, and I am arrested for slander. In witness, thereof, we, the class of 1951, of Mansfield High School, hereby set our hand and seal to this, our last will and testament, on this eighteenth day of June, one thou- sand nine hundred and fifty-one. Witnesses: DAGMAR CLYDE SAGEBRUSH THE FEATHERMAN (GEORGE 66 om dust Athletic a 9 ee Gost Likely lo Succeed sao nareensey “51 not ob Clee : (pA Class Prophecy JOAN REDMAN What will the future years unfold? What will the story be, when told? Shall I mention courage, honor or fame, Glorious deeds or deeds without name? Shall I say we are noble, honest and true? What shall I prophesy, classmates of you? Ah! what can I say for the future of youth? The “heck” with it all, PIl just tell the truth. Using my imagination and feminine intuition, I shall keep in mind Wordsworth’s statement, ‘The child is father to the man.” What we are today is the best prophecy of what we shall be tomorrow. Working on this basis, 1 have decided that the Class of 1951 has more than its share of embryo politicians. Remember the class elections, the strings pulled behind the scenes, and the two or three outstanding class meetings! What is more reasonable than to assume that by 1975 many will have achieved success in political life? Ah, yes! In 1972, Paul Kelley will win the presidency of the United States in spite of one dissenting vote, cast by his campaign manager, Elmerta Joy. In the same year, Mary Jo Lawrence will run for the office of Mayor of New York. Her motto will be, as it always has been, “All for one, and that one for me.” In Massachusetts, Carol Wellman and Barbara Wright will become prominent by creating a new party that aims to abolish labor in high school. Barbara Murphy will stand for an impartial platform which considers the two sides of every question,—her side and the wrong side. In Mansfield, Orlando DiGiampietro will become Police Chief and the town will enjoy a great crime boom. Unfortunately, at the same time, he will be sued by the Town Counsel, Bob Sanford, for going out with a sweater girl and trying to pull the wool over her eyes. But Orlando will not have to worry because he will be represented by the clever lawyer, Celeste Bernardo. “Liz” Atwell and “Jackie” Annese, now Celeste’s assistants, were formerly the private secretaries of “Ben” Merrill and “Connie” Griffin, prominent owners of a chain of hardware stores. The girls gave up their lucrative positions when they found that Ben and Connie could run faster than they. Also on the local scene, George Blomstrom will be elected Town Manager on his three-point campaign platform—a garage for every car, double parking in the business dis- trict, and most important, an all-rubberized crew of garbage collectors to cut down noise in the wee hours of the morning. Carlton Briggs will earn himself quite a political plum. He will be game warden of Bristol County. Only once will he blink at the law, and that will be when he catches Russell Simmons, handsome Northwest Forest Ranger, trout fishing without a license. In the National Capital, Carole Holmes and Lorraine Poland will be Congress- women. They will urge the conservation of timber. ‘Their solution,—shoot all the wood- peckers! Curt Griffin’s steady line of gab will be a great asset in the United States Senate. He will be known as the Great Filibuster, nicknamed “Buster”. When he retires, the class will erect a monument to Curt, the biggest “bust’’ that ever was! Other members of the class will enter highly specialized fields. After many experi- ments, Earle Sampson will invent a ‘“‘do-everything’ machine, which will wash and iron clothes, get meals, see children off to school, and even do the marketing at a low-cost. That boy always did have initiative! Speaking for the housewives of America, ‘“Wini” McCarry and Helen Weber will commend Earle in their periodical, “Science On the March”. These two girls will also tour the country preaching against the injustice of war to young women. ‘Jackie’ Anderson will be famous for her cartoons in the Sunday “funnies”. Lester Mahoney, her model, will pose for the world-famous character, Tick Dracy. In one issue, Les or “Natural-gas’” Mahoney, after he has been fed deadly poison, will be dropped from Brooklyn Bridge encased in a concrete box filled with bullet holes. But the unconquerable Mahoney will be back in the “funnies” next Sunday! Richard Pescosolido will retain his interest in sports. He will still be a three-letter man, D. P. W. When not working for the town, he will follow the baseball games closely, very closely, by selling peanuts in some of the largest ball parks in the world. The word parks reminds me of Louise Souza and Jean Cascioli. They will be founders of a system of public parks where the birds and bees can get a high school education. Sheldon Simon will be self-employed. By 1972 he will own a chain of poultry farms. Billboards all over the country will announce that, “Simonized eggs are sunnier than any other sunny-side-up egg.” Simon and his wife will enjoy prosperity, although it will be said by his neighbors that he is henpecked. Lillian Hofemann will never abandon her first love, music. In 1955 she will marry E. Major and soon will be listening to minor tunes. (wah!) Margery Milliken and Pat Stachelek will become riveters, whose jobs will be to put “nuts” in Foxboro Sanitarium. In 1955, Joyce Siegfried and Shirley Lapham will pool their talents in a Foxboro paper, The Truax Tribune. Joyce, as always, will be the authority on the Foxboro district. “Jackie” Giles, supervisor of the Giles’ Day Kindergarten, will be the inventor of the noise- less baby carriage guaranteed to soothe the noisiest baby. Mary Alexander and Marilyn Miller will be co-authors of a text, How to Remove Your Appendix in Ten Easy Lessons. Rumors will have it that they are business partners of Joe Parente and Richard Schulz who, by then, will be operating a “Cash and Carry Mortuary.” When it comes to dying these men really know their business! Helenjean Kelly will give up her study of foreign languages to do something big and clean—wash elephants. Now and then, what the town will think is a jet, will fly through, if not over, Mans- field. Only after a time will people realize that it is really Ted Foster in his ‘“‘souped-up”’ stock car. After he wins that race at the Indianapolis Speedway, there will be no stopping him. Just think,—he trained for his career in high school “flying” to school at 8:31! Every evening the children will see Joan Rhodes on television when she tells her en- tertaining bed-time stories. Her most popular tale will be ‘““The Pie-Eyed Piper.” Lorraine Searing also will star on television in a new soap drama, “Life Can Be a Mess.” She will be the envy of all the women when she wears the latest dress creations of Norma Jo FitzRan- dolph. ‘Josie’ designs clothes for everybody that is anybody on T. V. Richard Buck will become an engineering enthusiast. All day long he will view figures of perfection, but he will have a few sharp angles of his own, namely, Barbara Pedini, his secretary. Carla DePrizio will open a swanky nightclub in the Middle West, with a special feature starring Lois Dill in her “Hopalong Casadeech,” a modern ballet routine. Carla will be noted from coast to coast as a charming hostess and “bouncer”. She gave up the nursing profession for this more glamorous job, but Von Orton persisted in his study of medicine. In 1960 he will be doctor in a sleek modern hospital in West Mansfield. His first patient will be Francis Devine, who will be suffering from an infection contracted when he jammed his finger in a locker door at the Mansfield High. Mary Reed, Von’s per- sonal assistant, will be a famed dietitian. In one of the private wards, Charlie Farinella will be recuperating from a horrible experience. A year before he had proposed to Pat Gormley on Mount Washington, and she threw him over. Under the charming care of Lorraine Buratti, he will show no signs of recovering—that boy won’t want to go home! In another room, Angela Galanti will be caring for portions of Dave Piccolomini, who had been experimenting with dynamite. Dave always did do things with a bang! Despite his injury, he will manage to wear his cheerful grin. (wenne Willis will spend her spare moments in the steam bath at the hospital. She will be known as the woman who rocks the nation—with her fiery editorials, that is! She will be excited over two of the greatest society “‘scoops”’ of the year. ‘The first will be that Helen Goddard will have been mentioned in the latest book published—the Current Telephone Directory. The second will be that Alma Ruth Merrifield and Ann Manning are arguing over Ronald Olney, who earns his living with a pen. He will raise pigs! As for myself,—but here my vision fails me. To be serious a moment, I should like to wish my classmates a future of peace and happiness and to remember that— When you tackle a job, and struggle right through it, Who cares what it is, just as long as you do it? When by hook and by crook, you've fought and you’ve done it, Your future is safe, for the victory, you’ve won it! Famous Last Words! 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Mansfield Compliments f Central Market Qua.ity MEAtTs AND Provisions Elite Beauty Salon 131 No. Main St. Tel. 74 Compliments of Compliments of Vickery Motors Barrows Garage The Sterling Mfg. Company, Inc. “MI - O” Mansfield, Mass. MAKERS OF 97 Murt and O’Malley TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT INSURED SAVINGS ACCOUNTS HomME FINANCING Established 1883 Compliments of The Mansfield Cooperative Bank Mansfield Dairy Co. Mem. of Fed. Home Loan Bank System Compliments of Claude’s Barber Shop FE. B. SHEPARD FLORIST OPPOSITE DEPOT, ; Spring Street Tel. 575 Compliments of Mansfield o¢ and 10¢ Store across from Compliments of Fales Ice Fuel COAL, COKE OIL Mansfield Fire Station Phone 529 HicHest DivipENpDS RETURNED ON Your SAVINGS 8 POP KIRLEY The Mansfield Coal and Ice Co. Credit Union Coat, Coke, Ick AND FugEt OIL Odd Fellows Building Mansfield, Mass. Shawmut Avenue Telephone 84 Compliments of Compliments of Mansfield Ricco’s Milling Company Barber Shop J. L. Clemmey Co. Steel Plate Fabricators Mansfield Mass. Morse Monument Co. 121 Dean St. Mansfield, Mass. flielosrso Compliments of Rose Garden STEAK, CHICKEN, LospsTER DINNERS Accommodations for Banquets and Weddings Call Bob Falcioni Tel. 460 Compliments of Sarro’s Market Meats — GROCERIES — PROVISIONS Tel. 68 457 No. Main St. SALES SERVICE ELEcTRICAL APPLIANCES J Gerquson 5 RADIO SHOP 245 No. Main St. Mansfield, Mass. Telephone 839-W 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 DopceE “Jos-RATED” Trucks Compliments of Cataloni’s Sales and Service, Inc. Compliments of Sawyer’s Barber Shop Bliss and Laughlin, Inc. Mansfield Mass. Best WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ’5I “CUNEO’S” Compliments of Martin’s Fabric Shop Headquarters for Home Sewing CLUB 7, Inc. DANCING WEDDINGS PARTIES CATERING BowLinc BANQUETS 306 No. Main St. Mansfield, Mass. Phone 442 Compliments of Waterman’s Taxi Depot Square, Mansfield 7 Tel. 40 QUALITY Goops Farr PRICES Hardware Store, and Lumber Yard Down WeEsB PLACE Mansfield Lumber Co. Mansfield, Mass. eles 1O-311 Connecting all departments “Where Mansfield Styles Begin’ Compliments of ) osef 5 Mansfield, Mass. Parker Clothing Cor Parker’s ‘sets the pace for Junior F ashions You will see it first at Parker's Youthfully yours, PARKER'S Compliments of Mansfeld Family Laundry Mansfield Supply Co. CrostEy DEALER PLUMBING-HEATING-LU MBER-PAINTS Wholesale and Retail 180 No. Main St. Tel, 1087 compliments of p W. L. Stearns Son established 1873 Compliments of Cosmopolitan Bakery A. Bielan and Sons, Proprietors slielan210 Aikens Service Station Sunoco GAs AND OIL 61 Chauncy Street Tel. 468 Mansfield, Mass. Compliments of Frank Devine INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTER Compliments of Os eph ‘ BEAUTY SALON 281 No. Main St. Mansfield Angie’s Beauty Salon 242 North Main Street Mansfield, Mass. Tel. 858 Mansfield Fish Market FRESH SEA FOODS DAILY 336 No. Main St. Tel. 974 Compliments of Mansfield Garage, Inc. g1 Chauncy St. Mansfield Compliments of George’s Cleansing Service ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT It pays to play! haw’s porting Goods Mansfield, Mass. he) O T S U _ seauty saton M Compliments of Connie’s Variety 451 No. Main St. Hoop’s Ick CREAM Open Sundays and Holidays Tel. 145-W THE YARN SHOPPE 233 No. Main St. Shirlie Chapman Lorraine Britton Pickett ROBERT M. COOK Paints and Wallpaper Compliments of Watts Electric Company Electrical Contracting and Repairs WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE SPIER THE JEWELER Fine Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing 235 No. Main St., Mansfield, Mass. Tel. 1099 Compliments of HOPE PIPE E. SYAT TAILOR Sarkis Radio and Television Service Window Shades, Kitchen Goods “Since 1926” Tel. 95 Many thanks to our patrons from the Class of ’51 KINDLY PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 3 na Wh v 4 ath ee vee - eg legac aye Se SS 86 = cc - : meas or