Maynard High School - Screech Owl Yearbook (Maynard, MA)

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24 THE SCREECH 0 X L Leita Mason Senior Chorus 4. Leita is one of our quiet classmates, but her pleasant per- sonality and friendliness has won for her many friends. At present she is employed as a window-designer at Woolworth’s, but her ambition is to attend Wilfred Academy to study hairdressing. Her evenings are “engaged” with Johnny and in skating and bowling. Barbara Murphy Social Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Class Treasurer 1, Field Hockey 1, 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club Vice- President 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Basketball 2, 3; Senior Chorus; Ring Committee 3. “Red” is the sales boon down at Anderson’s. She’s one of the most independent, happy-go-lucky girls in M. H. S. “Murph” is always ready to laugh with everyone, and her own humor and wit draw all the kids to her. George Novick Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Class Treasurer 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Activities Committee 4; Senior Chorus 4; Tag Day 2; A. A. Social Committees 1, 2, 4. “Nick” is one of the best-natured boys in our class. His dynamic personality rates high among his fellow classmates, who classify him as another Sinatra. His captivating smile makes him many friends. Peter Oskirka Social Committee 4; Senior Chorus 4. Pete, one of the shop boys, is a member of the State Guard. We’re sure that if this country is attacked, he will not be slow on the draw. He was also an intra-mural sharpshooter. An able hunter and trapper, Pete will aways manage to get along. Ruth Pekkala Social Committee 4; Field Hockey 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Senior Chorus 4; Junior Women’s Club 2, 3, 4; Screech Owl 4; Class Night Speaker 4. “It’s a wonderful world!” sings gay Ruthy as she floats blissfully along life’s merry way. Under all her gayety, however, there is a very sober side, a glimpse of which even her most intimate friends seldom see. Surely everyone agrees that any patient under her wing need never suffer loneliness or boredom.

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THE SCREECH OWE 23 Hazel McIntosh Screech Owl Staff 4; Senior Chorus 4. The next time you pick up the phone, don’t be surprised if the voice that says, “Number, please,” is that of Hazel. You see, that’s her one ambition — to be a telephone operator. She surely has “The voice with a smile.” What has Woburn got that Maynard hasn’t? Well, Hazel, how about it? Barbara McLane Field Hockey 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Junior Women’s Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Chorus 4; Cheer Leader 2, 3. In the past few years many new customers have wandered into the Bell Shop, if only for the sight of Barbara’s beautiful smile. Just what lies behind it no one really knows, but rumor has it that the Coast Guard has a special place. Allan Maki Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Track 1; Gym Exhibition 3; Code Club 2, 3; Craft Club 3; A. T. Tag Days 2; All Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Chorus 4; Cooking Club 1; Senior Activities Committee 4. Just a glance at his activities and you realize that Mac hasn’t been sleeping for the last four years. He can be seen flying around in the Co-op truck almost any afternoon. Pokey Hall is one of his favorite haunts when he is not over in Acton at the State Guard. He certainly enlivened the physics class. Thomas Marcelonis Dramatic Club 1, 2; Social Committees 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 4; Football 4. Tom, tall, suave, easy going, can be seen almost anytime strolling down Main Street with a cheery “How are ya?” on his lips. Many a hardy batter has quivered in his tracks when Marcy’s lanky figure loomed before him on the mound. Keep pitching, Marcy! Pauline Mark Junior Women’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Senior Chorus 4. Pauline is a mixture of gayety and modesty, which, of course, are displayed at the correct moments. Pauline’s future lies in the world of nursing, unless some sailor influences her to change it. Either way, we know she’ll make some one happy.

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THE SCREECH O L 2-5 Miriam Pinolehto Social Committee 4; Dramatic Club 1; Junior Women’s Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Chorus 4. A cute little blond, full of vim, vigor and vitality, that’s Mimi! She plans to follow a commercial career, in which we wish her success, but confidentially, we suspect that their is another career much more domestic which also interests her at present. Best of luck in whichever one you choose. Lillian Reid Student Council 2; Senior Chorus 4; Social Committee 4. “Lil,” Phil’s pin-up girl, is one of the nicest girls in the whole Senior class as well as in the Commercial Department. Her - personality, which matches her good looks, makes all the kids want to be her friend. “Lil” wants to get a job in the city where she will make some executive proud, but the boss’ wife will probably turn green. Anyway, the best word to describe her is — swell ! Elsie Rissanen Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Art 3, 4. “Blondie” is M. H. S.’ best navy morale builder — ask Mike! Her sense of humor, easy friendliness, and readiness to help make her a friend to all. When she wants female company, she can be seen with “Lil” — both always looking as if they’re enjoying life. Elsie is a wonderful sport, and whenever she is around, everyone is having a good time. John Sebastynowicz A. A. Dance Committees 4; Social Committee 4; Craft Club 2; Football 4; Baseball 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Chorus 4; Gym Exhibition 4; Aviation Club 3. “Busty” will always be remembered for his good humor. His cheerful disposition has won the admiration of his classmates. John’s interests are many, and he exhibits great enthusiasm and efficiency in whatever he plans to do. We know that this will help him in his endeavor to become an officer in the United States Coast Guard. Doris Seder Junior Women’s Club 1, 3, 4; Chairman of Programs of Junior Women’s Club 4; Dramatic Club 1, 3, 4; Secretary of Dramatic Club 3; Maynard Women’s Club Honorary Membership Award 4; Screech Owl 4; Chorus 1; Senior Chorus 4; Prize in Treasury Department Contest 3; Usher at Graduation 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Class Night Speaker 4. Witty, genial, ambitious, and sparkling seems to describe our Doris perfectly. With her lovely personality and brilliant mind, she will go far on the road to success.