Milford High School - Oak Lily and Ivy Yearbook (Milford, MA)

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Shirley Ballou Ambition: Aviatrix. Freshman Hobby Club ; Commer¬ cial Club ; David Garrick Club. Sweet —une petite ftlle with dark curly hair—“Peanut” al¬ ways has a smile for everyone— was always ready to listen to a good joke as well as tell one— ardent movie fan—not as ardent a scholar—goodness no ! Doris Pearl Balzarini Ambition : Beautician. Freshman Science Club; Fresh¬ man Hobby; David Garrick Club ; Dante Club. Grave — remarkably studious— quiet—efficient—the perfect stu¬ dent—outside of school, we sus¬ pect that she was not always quiet—but we know that she was always a true, sincere friend. Eleanor Marie Baraiolo Ambition : To be a Secretary. Freshman Science Club ; Hobby Club ; Commercial Club. Composed —serene — even-tem¬ pered and quiet—she manages to think of a certain Leo—doesn’t know whom to cheer for—Milford High or St. Mary’s—a great sports fan. John Francis Bishop Ambition: To Graduate. Unobtrusive — generally quiet and reserved—nevertheless friend¬ ly—that is with the boys, of course—in vain have we girls turned to get a smile from this usher as we entered the State Theatre—oh well, there’ll come a day, we hope. Berj Bozaian Ambition : Airline Pilot. Orchestra : Band ; Junior Science Club. Silent— takes everything very seriously—you hear noise?—your conclusion—Bozaian is not near— avoids girls whenever possible— does his work well—therefore gets along with teachers—keep it up, Benny ! Jennie Brita Ambition: Nurse. Freshman Science Club; Junior Science Club ; Dante Club. Jolly —sociable—always ready to oblige—bubbling over with good humor—Jennie was always ready and willing with her home-work— we will never forget the many af¬ ternoon sessions that were saved on her account—Thanks. Robert Henry Brown Ambition : Pattern Maker. Calm —peaceful —faithful—Bob never has a worry—prefers a nap to dancing—enjoys skating and swimming—dislikes just one thing —school. Viola Ann Marie Bucci Ambition: Nurse. Freshman Science Club; Dante Club; David Garrick Club; Commercial Club; Minstrel Show. Dimpled —outstanding because of her serene composure—how¬ ever, she really enjoyed a good argument—especially in account¬ ing class—ask Miss Burns—her pleasant smile and friendly dis¬ position won her many friends. James Leo Burns Ambition : Chemical Engineer. Freshman Hobby Club; Fresh¬ man Science Club; O. L. I. Committee, Co-editor-in-chief; Junior Science Club; David Garrick Club; French Club, President; Valedictorian; Band; Minstrel Show; Ring Commit¬ tee. Courteous —diligent ■— congenial —friendly—efficient—all these and more describe Jimmy—the star of the Latin class and a whizz at math—a divine dancer who will break many a girl’s heart—one of our editors. Lawrence Anthony Calitri Ambition: Airplane Mechanic. Freshman Science Club; Band ; Orchestra; Minstrel Show. Carefree —“Chamber” has his qualities — not scholastic — but qualities nevertheless—always in trouble—never in the clear—the auditorium was usually deprived of his presence. 21

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Joseph V. Abretti Ambition : Draftsman. Officer of Student Association; Band; Orchestra ; Football ; Junior Science Club; David Garrick Club; Minstrel Show; Junior Dance Committee; Freshman Science Club. Carefree —everybody’s friend— adept at gazing in store windows —whizz on the highway—and on the gridiron—but alas !—not in German class. Lou and the Count were inseparable in English class. Rose Acquafresca Ambition: Teacher. Freshman Science Club; Dante Club. Sweet Rose —very calm—never in a hurry—excellent dancer— enjoys telephone conversations— the longer the better—intelligent —has a charming personality. Robert Ahearn Ambition : Aeronautics. Basketball ; Baseball ; Minstrel Show ; Debating Club. Humorous —nonchalant-—that is in his school work—likes peanuts and a few girls—plays basketball and baseball—toes the mound in the latter sport. Esther Patricia Alberta Ambition: Beautician. Ring Committee; Dante Club; Commercial Club; Freshman Science Club. Pleasant —always flashing forth her pleasant smile—a quiet at¬ tentive student — usually — but sometimes a bit of vivacity bub¬ bled forth—giving us a hint of her out-of-school personality. Louise Lillian Allegrezza Ambition—Secretary. Dante Club; Commercial Club ; Freshman Science Club ; Fresh¬ man Hobby Club. Refined —an excellent student— she knew how to study and got results—has a host of friends— and no wonder—we all valued her friendship. Odette Alves Ambition : Journalist. Basketball ; Commercial Club; David Garrick Club; Science Club ; Glee Club.. Amicable —a true friend to her pals—favorite subject, History— ambition is to be a journalist— will probably rival Dorothy Thompson in no time at all. Josephine Atteratta Ambition : Nurse. Freshman Science Club. Loyal —always ready to help a friend—abhors English—especial¬ ly compositions—enjoys dancing and good music—a true pal. George A. Bagley Ambition : Machinist. Freshman Science Club ; Band; Orchestra. Good-natured — his Herculean strength makes him the teacher’s delight when a window won’t open or a door won’t close—an ex¬ cellent photographer. John Bagnoli Ambition : Policeman. Freshman Science Club; Com¬ mercial Club. Argumentative — gives interest¬ ing oral topics—ardent hunter— knows mechanism of any gun prefers the army to girls—will probably be the first member of our class to join the air force. Laura Balian Ambition: Dress Designer. Freshman Science Club; Junior Science Club; Minstrel Show; Basketball. Talkative —loves to chatter and write letters—absent a great deal —we wonder why?—prefers out- of-town boys—handy with the needle—makes all her own clothes. 20

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Richard Stanley Canon Ambition : Undecided. Freshman Hobby Club ; Minstrel Show ; Debating Club. Happy —gay—small in stature but big in his ways—loads of fun -—talented singer—appeared in all our shows—as a black-face cow¬ boy—lover of music—not Latin. Jeannette Mary Caruso Ambition : Secretary. Freshman Science Club; Dante Club; Minstrel Show; Com¬ mercial Club ; Glee Club. Talkative — always giggling when not talking—an ardent sports fan—doesn’t care for school—doesn ' t attend our dances —this makes us curious to know what she does or with whom she spends her evenings. Anita Phyllis Cassasanta Ambition : Nurse. Freshman Science Club; Basket¬ ball ; Dante Club; Commercial Club ; Cheer Leader. Cheerful —girl-about-town —the dancing enthusiast—Rudy was her man—she must have done him wrong—who ' s the new one?— cheer leader extraordinary—we didn ' t win many games, but we made a lot of noise. Claire Casasanta Ambition : Hairdresser. Freshman Science Club; Com¬ mercial Club. Entertaining —likes to dance— and likes to eat—has her eye on a certain senior but won ' t talk about it—prefers good times to school—skates with abandon. John William Casasanta Ambition : Aviator. Freshman Science Club; Com¬ mercial Club ; Intramural Soft- ball ; Basketball. Smooth —quiet in the school¬ room—forever glancing at the clock—likes dancing—loves to ride his bicycle—always ready to help out—plays hockey whenever possible. Congetta Celeste Ambition : Nurse. O. L. I. Committee; Junior Sci¬ ence Club ; David Garrick Club ; M.H.S.S.A. ; French Club ; Dante Club ; Class Secretary 1, 2. 3 ; Freshman Science Club. Vivacious —Weston’s pet pref¬ erence—will it last?—this de¬ partment thinks so—brains and beauty combined—belle of M.H.S. —’nuf sed. Edith Celley Ambition : Medicine. Freshman Science Club; David Garrick Club; Junior Science Club; French Club; O. L. I. Committee ; Varsity Basketball ; Minstrel Show. Pally —what a change from a shy, chubby undergrad to a viva¬ cious deb as a Senior—our bas¬ ketball star—a whizz at French translation. Teresa Ann Cerreto Ambition : To work in Dennison. Freshman Science Club ; Dante Club; Commercial Club; Min¬ strel Show. Loquacious — we enjoyed her talking though—a conscientious student—we envy her curly hair— her variety of heart interests kept us in a constant whirl-—who is it this week, Teresa? John Edward Chapman Ambition : Business Executive. Freshman Science Club; (Presi¬ dent ; Class Treasurer; David Garrick Club; Debating Club; Commercial Club ; (Treasurer) ; Junior Senior Reception Com¬ mittee. Personality —our hep-cat—waltz king—class treasurer—leading en¬ tertainer—walking advertisement for Esquire ' s bow ties—flashy sox—the male Elsa Maxwell of our class—Oh ! those parties— m-m-m- ! Marion Barbara Chianese Ambition : Nurse. Commercial Club ; Dante Club; Freshman Science Club; Min¬ strel Show. Merry Marion would fit her perfectly — always gay — never gloomy — enjoys dancing among other sports—very neat in every¬ thing—her pleasant disposition and cheerful aspect have won her many friends and admirers. 22