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

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1944 volume:

. . • • • ate. Editor-in-Chiej Joseph V. Carey, J R - Mr. J. A. Higgiston Mr. H. M. Moran Business Manager Peter J. Morganelli Faculty Advisers Miss D. M. Callahan Miss E. E. Pinardi Miss M. C. Cenedella Miss M. M. Pyne Art Work for Engraver pre¬ pared by the Pupils of the Art Classes under the supervision of Miss Dorcas Whipple. Copy for Printer prepared by Pupils of Typewriting Classes under supervision of Miss A. Lynch and Miss C. Curtin. ★ ★ ★ with Joseph Fertitta, Jo¬ seph Carey, and Robert Solari ★ Jo JL ose (Sraue mencans — men and women — who have been graduated from our school and who have joined the armed forces of our nation to make possible our and other graduations, we respectfully dedicate this Six¬ tieth Edition of the Oak, Lily, and Ivy. Some of our classmates and graduates unfortunately will not return. Those whom Divine Providence safely guides back to our shores “when the lights go on again” will re-enter into an America in which that government for which they sacri¬ ficed will be a glorious reality. We honor in this dedication not only our own classmates, whose pictures appear on the opposite page, but also all graduates of Milford High School who are striving to restore to the world the peace we all desire, to preserve the America of free public schools and education, and who are giving their best, one and all, 4 ★ ★ 1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Pvt. Celso D. Trevani, Jr. S 1-c Louis J. Sannicandro Pvt. Joseph J. Niro S 2-c Joseph A. Gulino A-S George E. Warren Corp. David H. Rubenstein Pfc. Thomas C. Ferretti S 2-c Michael N. Garabedian Pvt. Charles A. Grillo S 2-c Maderos Papelian Pvt. Irving J. Pearson S 2-c Herbert F. Murray 5 ★ ★ ★ (j°d and (Country (Eurpm-al 3lamra iEiuuarfc ftKuUtu 1914- 1943 s4 Cjood (dhrijtian, dine Soldier, l eal (jentle etnan Colonel Mills G. Savae, Commanding Officer. As a proud mother mourns the passing and honors the memory of her departed sons and daughters, so too does Alma Mater herewith pay tribute to all her children who nobly fought and died that she might continue to teach the meaning of the four freedoms which they fought to preserve. Her first alumnus to pay the supreme sacrifice in World War II was Corporal James Edward Mullin, twenty-nine years old, popular member of the class of 1933. He was killed in a plane crash on July 17, 1943, following a routine flight near Bain- bridge, Georgia. Corporal Mullin enlisted in the Air Force on September 18, 1942 and was attached to the 322nd Air Force Squad¬ ron of the Southeast Command Basic Flying School at Bainbridge. “Jim”, as he was affectionately called by his classmates and teachers alike, had the distinction of being not only a good student but also a valuable player on the unbeatable M. H. S. football team and a prominent member of the Junior Science Club, of which he was an officer in his Senior year. His was definitely a life of friendship, service, and sacrifice. We join with His Excellency, Feverett W. Saltonstall, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in the following words of consolation and sympathy to Jim’s mother: “We can all be justly proud of your brave son. He has gone to join those courageous heroes who have built Amer¬ ica. What greater love hath any man than he give up his life for his friend? Your son has made the supreme sacrifice, so that one day we might all enjoy that peace and freedom, which were so dear to him in life. What a great welcome the Divine Captain must have prepared for one, who on this Earth, had served so well!” 6 ★ 1 ★ 1944 Alberto, Francis J. Ciccarelli, Lawrence DiNardo, Michael William Ettinger, Harry E.„ Jr. Ferretti, Thomas Fertitta, Joseph M. Garabedian, Michael Gattoni, Joseph Alexander Germagian, Charles Grillo, Charles A. Gulino, Joseph Mancini, Americo Manguso, Thomas A., Jr. Murray, Herbert Fay Niro, Joseph Papelian, Maderos Pearson, Irving Joseph Sannicandro, Louis Sesona, Albert John Shuber, Paul Solari, Robert Anthony Trevani, Chelso Warren, George Elmer Wellman, Richard E. 1943 on or Oil Oi fern Compiled by Eugenia and I lers op Our -Ofurnni 101 0 OJa raue - Henderson, Perry Hunter Kempton, Ernest Leroy, Jr. Kimball, James Read, Jr. Kusmin, Murray Mazzuchelli, Angelo Louis Micelotti, Joseph Murphy, Harold Vincent Murray, Joseph Paietta Pavento, Augustino Michael Porter, Thurston Arthur Porzio, Baldasaro John Rago, John Joseph Segal, George Smith, Jacob Smith, Quentin Tarca, Edward Lawrence Tognazzi, John Anthony Tomaso, Charles Votolato, John Wallent, Anthony Francis 1942 Abrahamson, Roy Everett Ackerman, Joseph, Jr. Acquafresca, Michael, Jr. Allegrezza, Guido Joseph Bethel, Robert Barwell Bianchi, Charles Louis Blascio, Richard Carbone, Robert A. Cicchetti, Michael Francis Coniaris, John Cox, James Sears Dagnese, Vincent Joseph D’Alessandro, Louis Arthur DePalma, Michael Anthony DePaolo, Robert Stephen DePasquale, Arthur Harrington, Jr. DiDonato, Michael Silvio Earl, Roxford Wilfred Edwards, Walter Wendell Ferrucci, John Michael Gallerani, Robert Caesar Giardini, Armando John Grant, Harry Raymond Healy, Donald Louis Abretti, Joseph Vincent, Jr. Ahearn, Robert George Bagnoli, John Victor Bishop, John Francis Bozaian, Berj Brown, Robert Henry Calitri, Lawrence Anthony Canon, Richard Stanley Casasanta, John William Chinappi, Pasquale Clancy, William B ' rancis, Jr. Cornacchia, Arthur Joseph Costantino, Nicholas Frank D’Arcangelo, Domenic Joseph DeGennaro, Joseph Antonio Deletti, Emilio Joseph DeMattia, Noah William DePaolo, John E. Diotalevi, Achille Eugene DiPietro, Antonio Charles Dunlap, Robert Bennet Earl, Russell Warren Edwards, William Franklin Erlich, Alfred Farese, Peter Sabino Fokas, James Basilios Garabedian, Oscar Giacomuzzi, Robert Paul Gouveia, Americo Gritte, Alfonse N. Gubana, Joseph Louis Guido, Nicholas Louis Hachey, Paul William Helfand, Zolman Keene, Frederick Emerson Kerr, Robert Herman Kosciak, Walter Theodore Mancuso, Samuel Joseph Mann, Howell Francis Mastroianni, Anthony Michael Migliacci, Domenic Anthony Miller, Dean William Muccini, Leo Louis Muller, Ernest Murphy, Leo DeCourcy Oates, Leo Francis Oliva, Joseph Nicholas Panagian, Krikor Papazian, Murad Papelian, Anthony Papelian, Leo Pederzoli, Edward Ernest Pessotti, Joseph Piergustavo, Richard Joseph Rogers, Thomas Francis Ruscitti, Peter Louis Salvia, Anthony Joseph SanClemente, Alphonse Paul, Jr. Scott, Joseph Francis William Shea, Robert Vaughn Smith, Russell James Speroni, Charles Tarpinian, Steven Torosian, Haigis Harry Tosches, Nicholas Tumolo, John, Jr. Vendetti, Lucio Paul Vitalini, Joseph Batista 1941 Balian, John Bellantuoni, Enrico Joseph Blizard, Robert Alliston Bulso, Frank Angelo Burns, Joseph Patrick, Jr. Cameron, Wendell Albert Caputo, B’rancis C. Carchio, John Joseph Casey, John Donald Cassinelli, Alfred Stephen Celozzi, Mario James Cipriani, Anthony Ronald Condon, Edward L. Connors, Robert J. Consoletti, Leonard Joseph Cosentino, Raph cnoo y a arach under the supervision of Miss Kynoch ed the dall to the (dhole 5 iver orj m World War Dennett, Robert Barnard Derbabian, Kevork Derderian, Karekin John Derderian, Mourad DiGirolamo, Antonio Peter Duridas, John George Espanet, John Edward Ferrari, George Alfred Ferreira, Albino Francis Fertitta, Arthur Joseph Fricker, Laura Annie Frieswick, James Robert Garabedian, Charles Gattozzi, Arthur Augelo Gentile, Francis Ernest Giammarco, Anthony Francis Gonsalves, Antonio Goucher, Robert J. Hannigan, Timothy John Harlow, Leo Joseph Kirby, Robert Edward Lewis, Rudolph Peter Lucciarini, Thomas L. Luce, Everett Larry Lucier, Omer Francis Lynch, Robert J. Manuel, John Lewis Matos, Frank Moffi, Arthur Joseph Moriarty, David Michael Morte, George P. Ohannesian, Paul George Oliveri, Rudy Pantano, Alfred Albert Papazian, Stephen Andrew Parente, Louis Peter Ramaskewich, William Vincent Revolti, David Ricci Rosati, Anthony Peter Smith, Irving Dwight Speroni, Alexander Joseph Sprague, Fred Louis Stein, Sidney Raymond Tomasetti, Carlo Frank Tosches, Angelo Joseph Trotta, Louis Joseph Tumolo, Anthony Nicholas Vignone, Peter Joseph, Jr. Villani, Domenic Joseph Volpe, Lawrence Ralph, Jr. Webster, Earl Wilson, Francis Roses Zacchilli, Alfred Anthony 1940 Balian, Artin Bernardi, Thomas John Bishop, Albert Edward Boland, Maurice Brooks, James Burton Carrachino, Alfred Anthony Catusi, Philip James Cecchi, Dino Richard Cistoldi, Archille Joseph Clarridge, Fred William, Jr. Comolli, Alfred Caesar Connearney, Joseph Thomas Curran, William Edward D’Alessandro, Antonio Joseph Davis, George Warren DeMaria, Joseph Anthony DeMeo, Alfred Vincent Dias, Manuel, Jr. Fales, Eunice M. Ferguson, George Edward Ferrucci, Arthur Ralph Fornaciari, Pellegrino John Frascotti, Robert Charles Goldstein, Natalie Guidi, Joseph Nicholas Guidotti, Alfred Henry Johnson, Philip Arthur Julian, Nicholas Joseph Karakeian, Hapet Lague, Kenneth Edward Manning Chester N. Marashian, Krikor Marcone, Joseph Anthony Mazzarelli, John Arthur Melpignano, Nicholas Kenneth Moss, Raymond Elwood Panagian, Vartan Parente, Michael Thomas Perna, Joseph Anthony Pisarro, Enrico Richard Rappazzini, John Francis Ray, Walter Noble Ruscitti, Vincent Robert SanClemente, Kimball Wirt Sartain, Francis Xavier Shiffer, Charles Frederick Thomaso, Vincent Biagio Waldron, Lee Gilbert Webber, Loring Pierce Wellman, Robert Charles White, Robert Theodore Wilson, Clayton Wilfred 1939 Acquafresca, Ralph Edward Ayotte, Robert Francis Baraiolo, Ernest David Bell, Robert Edward Biagetti, Barney Francis Bianchi, Joseph Charles, Jr. Bibbo, Anthony Eugene Black, Donald LeRoy Blackmore, Joseph Randall, Jr. Borghi, George Joseph Browne, Walter Freeman Calagione, John Peter Cameron, Kenneth Wright Carbone, Ernest James Caruso, Nicholas Richard Casey, David Eugene Cenedella, Flarold Louis Cooney, James Francis Cozzi, John Vincent Crivello, James Ralph Crivello, Michael Joseph Cugini, Albert Joseph D’Antonio, Vincent Nicholas DeCesare, Michael Julius DiVitto, Arthur Raymond Eddy, Robert Gayton Eden, Gustav Siegfred Eghian, Michael John Fantini, Carl Anthony Femina, Anthony Joseph Ferrucci, Patrick Richard Filosa, Charles William Fitzpatrick, Leo Paul Gattozzi, Bernard Joseph Geake, Leonard George Germano, Alfred Raymond Giacomuzzi, Joseph Charles, Jr. Giardini, Ernest Gildone, Mario Grillo, John Joseph Hachey, Francis Joseph Iacovelli, Michael Ernest Iannitelli, Louis Anthony Iannitelli, Louis Ernest Ianzito, Louis Nicholas Johnson, Perley Storer, Jr. Kempton, Alfred Leon Lombardi, Charles Alfred Longo, Biagio William Mancini, Louis Michael Maxfield, Ralph Raymond Mongiat, Alfred Louis Morgan, Kenneth Donald Neal, John Albert O’Brien, Ernest Edward O’Conner, John Edward, Jr. O’Donnell, Conrad Joseph Oliveri, Leo Enrico Onorato, John Anthony Paradiso, John Anthony Parente, James Vincent Peaslee, Preston Ellsworth Petrilli, Alfred Julius Pierson, Arthur Edwin Pilla, Salvatore John Augustino Pittinari, Bruno Peter Pratt, Edith Rae, William Garden Rubenstein, Charles Ruscitti, Claude Francis Sabatinelli, Ercole Louis Sannicandro, Michael Sannicandro, Michael Julius Sannicandro, Salvatore Joseph Schiavone, Peter Reno Swanson, Paul Victor Tacconi, Robert Anthony Tarca, Aldo Peter Tumolo, Alfred Nicholas Verrelli, Leo Joseph Webster, Donald Edward Werber, Sidney Williams, Richard Alan 1938 Archibald, Douglas Rae Benson, Estley Melvin Bernardi, Andrew Albert Boland, Paul Harvey Boyd, George Willard, Jr. Calarese, Francis Louis Celozzi, Dominic Joseph Ceolinski, Joseph Edward Ciaramicoli, Arthur Peter Consigli, Louis Robert Consoletti, Antonio Joseph, Jr. Cooney, Charles Edward, Jr. Constantino, Robert Peter Crivello, Bartolo Robert Cutter, Roy Daniel D’Arcangelo, Leo A. DelSignore, Dominic Derderian, John Harry DiBattista, Gabriel Louis DiNardo, William Alphonse DiPietro, Joseph Charles Dore, James Edwin Dugan, Edward Joseph Espanet, Charles Henry Feccia, Anthony Joseph Ferraro, Pasquale Albert Foye, Kenneth Joseph Gemma, John Joseph Grant, James Henry Greene, John Edward Heitin, Jacob Kosciak, Theodore Luchini, George William Luzi, Lideo Ernest Magee, Francis William Mainini, Raymond Rudolph McAvoy, William Francis McKay, John Proctor McKinley, Albert Edward Melpignano, Joseph Richard Newcombe, Lemuel Earle O’Connell, Robert Michael Palma, Antonio Michael Paradiso, Michael Antonio Pilla, John Joseph Prece, John Richard SanClemente, Joseph Paul Schultz, Frederick Louis Scott, Robert Judkins Snow, Holly Leland Speroni, Joseph James Standook, Fred Tenaglia, Thomas Joseph Tominsky, Thomas Joseph Tosches, Joseph Nicholas Tumolo, Salvatore Louis Tyler, Clifton William Vallie, Anthony Bufalo Vasti, Michael Daniel Vendetti, Francis John Vitali, Egidio William Vitali, Emelio Edward 1937 Anderson, Harry Grant Andreotti, Frank Richard Archibald, Kenneth J. Berry, Frank Dudley Bertorelli, Louis Michael, Jr. Bickford, Robert Marshall Brown, Phyllis Carrabba, James Alfred Catusi, Lawrence Celozzi, Anthony Michael Greasia, Louis Michael D’Antonio, Michael Nicholas DelCastello, Ernest Thomas Deletti, Stephen Alfred DiGirolama, Angelo David DiNardo, Victor Costanza Dion, Edward Henry Eden, Carl Frederick Feccia, Guido Joseph Ferrario, Angelo Peter Goucher, Charles Albert, Jr. Holbrook, Robert Wilkinson Iadarola, Vincent Louis Ianzito, Leonard Philip Lynch, Donald Francis Macchi, Pasquale Rudolph Maietta, Arthur Ettore Mainini, Frederick William Malnati, Alvan Sewell Mancini, Enrico John Mancini, Robert Aron Morelli, Frank V. Nargi, Edward Lawrence Neckes, Albert Nigro, Joseph James Notturno, Alfred Angelo Ohanian, Stephen Oneschuk, Alexander, Jr. Parente, Leo John Power, Barbara Ann Rockwood, Arthur Collins Ruscitti, Frank John Santoro, Alfred C. ' Sullivan, Eileen Virginia Vasile, Edward Rudolph Vitali, Cleo Charles Webster, Kenneth Ellsworth Werber, William Wyzan, Henry Samuel 1936 Besozzi, John Harold, Jr. Borelli, Patrick Joseph Brown, William Edward Bullard, Henry Freeman Calarese, William Alphonse Calcagni, Charles William Catella, Florindo Lawrence Celeste, James Compagnone, Anthony Nichol Cornacchia, Anthony Joseph Costantino, John Anthony Delfanti, Arthur DeVita, Matte Nicholas Dillon, William John Feccia, Alfred Carl Ferrario, Alexander Peter Fitzpatrick, Charles Edward Geake, John Donald Grant, William John Grillo, Joseph Raymond Grossi, Vincent Raymond Harlow, George Leslie, Jr. Hixon, Lloyd Ernest Hixon, Robert Chester Hixon, Roland Ellsworth Kaizzi, Armando Arthur King, Frank Edward Kirby, Donald Tower Knox, Clarence Joseph Luby, Lillian Louise Manella, Joseph Richard Markakis, Shilla Murray, Joseph Edward Niro, Frank Louis Oneschuk, Rosalie Paradiso, Peter Angelo Pinardi, Edward F. Piscitello, Victor Emanuele Pugsley, Ronald Clinton Roberti, Angelo Joseph Santacroce, Joseph Anthony Sayle, John, Jr. Shaw, Herbert Watson, Jr. Taylor, Albert Daniel Tocci, Helen Natalie Todino, Agostino Louis Trotta, Nicholas Paul Tusoni, Salvatore Arthur Tyndall, John Woodrow Williams, Robert James 1935 Bonetti, Albert Louis Bruno, Louise Adeline Burns, William Francis Canon, Arthur Garfield Cencdclla, Alfred Bernard, Jr. Coniaris, Nicholas Charles Consoletti, Renaldo Albert Crivello, William Robert DelCastello, Cornelia Deletti, Irene Frances DePalma, Louis Richard DeSalvia, John Joseph Doyle, John Joseph Ferrari, Louis Angelo Foye, Clement Francis Ghiringhelli, Frank Helfand, Charlotte Janet Iadarola, Alphonse Anthony Iadarola, Frank James Iannitelli, Enrico Joseph Iannitelli, Erminia Gloria Jackson, Richard Francis Kirby, Francis Leo Libbey, Lester Blaine, Jr. Luchini, Lewis George Mann, Donald Adams Marchionda, Mario John Marcus, Harvey Mazzarelli, Joseph John Mazzarelli, Rosario John Nargi, Louis John Rizoli, Primoj. Ruggerio, Daniel John Siegal, Richard Stone, Harry Albert Sullivan, Humphrey Francis, Jr. Sullivan, James Peter Watson, Dwight Leroy 1934 Alberta, John George Allen, Alden Robert Bellantuoni, Joseph Blascio, Joseph Dominic Bodio, Francis Angelo Bragg, Ernest Atherton, Jr. Brown, Robert Leroy Castiglione, Leo Crivello, Sebastian Edward Dion, Nelson Charles Farese, Sabino Peter Fitzpatrick, Francis Joseph Jacques, William Raymond Kenney, Arthur Joseph Kilburn, George Everett, Jr. Knox, Roy Irving Malnati, James Alfred McCarthy, Frances Veronica McGinnis, Robert Edward Milani, Louis Edward Moshfer Carol L. Morelli, John James Pavento, Antonio Frank Philbin, Robert Austin Porter, George William Reynolds, Eben Sumner Salvia, John Lewis Sherman, Robert David Streeter., Melvin Cromwell Tessicini, Mario George Thompson, John Samuel Wyzan, Joseph Sidney 1933 Arcudi, Dominic John Bagnoli, Angelina Rita Beccia, Philip Joseph Brucato, Charles Joseph Bruno, Mario Francis Clifford, William Joseph Consoletti, Adam Paul Cosetta, Andrew Ralph DeFrancesco, Charles Albert Dowdell, Paul Feccia, John Charles Fitzpatrick, John Francis Gilbert, Francis Edmund Gilroy, James Andrew Iadarola, Michael Joseph Mazzarelli, Louis John Mullin, James Edward Neal, Joseph Eben Platukis, Joseph James Ragonese, Angelo Vincent Rebecchi, Joseph Louis Sannicandro, Stephen Louis Walleston, Francis Lawrence Wheeler, Clifton Eugene White, Edwin Monson Zarach, Edward Joseph 1932 Bisiccia, Julius Desiderio Canali, Ralph William Comolli, Frank John Compagnone, Onofrio Frank Dinardo, Vincent Joseph Kurlansky, Robert Jacob Marcus, Bernard Ralph McCarthy, Lloyd Del mar Merrilees, William Davis Naughton, John Joseph, Jr. Ramelli, Louis Charles SanClemente, Charles Leonard Shahnamian, Paul Michael Streeter, Nathan Earl Sullivan, Edmund Joseph Sweet, Wilbus Joseph Wilson, Charles Donald 1931 Colaianni, Adam Michael Costigan, Charles Thomas Craddock, Robert Albert Crandall, Frederick Lyman Day, Maurice Edward Elliott, Chester L. Iacovelli, Henry Nicholas King, Allan Stevens Knights, Chester Frank Longo, John Joseph Lutfy, Fred McGinnis, Richard Leo Niro, Pasquale Antonio 1930 Blizard, Norman Brenna, Frank George Cassinelli, Louis Angelo Donlon, James Francis Helfand, Harry Iannitelli, Michael Joseph Kerr, Charles Francis O’Brien, William Joseph O’Brien, Daniel Joseph O’Donnell, John Joseph Peterson, Alyce Evelyn Porter, Edward Francis, Jr. Sails, Dexter James 1929 Andreotti, Hugo Adam Bullard, Adelbert L. Griswold, Lloyd Stanfield Kaizzi, Dominic Alfred McDonough, Frederick Daniel Morse, Norman Ellsworth Shaw, Gordon Adams Smith, Philip Monroe 1928 Brown, Irving James Conlin, John Aloysius Costrino, Joseph Alfred Finn, Joseph Walter Gagnon, Philip Ianzito, Samuel Michael Larson, Francis Frederick Lutfy, Philip Ray, Gordon Preston Vilensky, Louis, Jr. Vires, James 1927 Abretti, John Lewis Bilsbury, Ernest Joseph Bowen, Lloyd Francis Dalrymple, Willard Francis DiVitto, William Paul Lynch, John Charles, Jr. MacLachlan, William Edward Mongiat, Edward Anthony Morrison, Walter Samuel Reid, David Warren 1926 Broudy, Jacob Carchio, Ralph Conlin, James John Consoletti, Benjamin Frank Darney, J. Edward DiCrescentis, Alphonse John Gardetto, Bernard Guglielmi, Charles Knox, Albert Marcus, Harry A. Mitchell, Edward Launder Porotti, Eugene Templeman, William T. J. Tosti, Umberto 1925 Broderick, William Francis Gagliardi, George Richard Griswald, Elmer Marcus, William O’Connell, Clarence Frederick Rosenthal, Saul Sprague, Leonard Trevett, Moody Francis 1924 Cahill, James Francis Rosenfeld, Nathan Visconti, Michael Philip 1923 Marcovitch, Samuel Steeves, Frederick E. Volk, Ralph 1922 Barbadoro, Henry Donald Grayson, Herbert Lord, Edward John Rosenfeld, Irving Wall, Walter T. 1921 Cenedella, Harold James 1920 Gilfoyle, Richard Bolton Lynch, Paul Edmund Paquet, Wolfred J. 1919 Grayson, Raymond H. 1918 Nelson, Elmer Clyde Raftery, Thomas Joseph Thomas, Raymond I. Zurlo, [ames V. 1916 Goucher, Charles Louis 1913 Grayson, Emery E. Luce, Ralph 1912 Welch, William F. 1907 Godfrey, Stuart C. 1904 Moriarty, Charles A. x gu and Country Florence Shea from Hawaii entertained us most pleasantly at our Minstrel Show, December 10. With Fall on its way and the goldenrod in bloom, we again return to our books in order to further our quest for knowledge. Gradua¬ tion looms dimly on the distant horizon. September 7—M. H. S. opens wide its doors to admit 135 Seniors, 122 Juniors, 148 Sopho¬ mores, and 174 Freshmen. September 13—Cafeteria in basement opened under the supervision of Mr. Vesperi and Mr. O’Donnell. September 15—First meeting of the Milford High School Student Association. September 21—Again they meet! This time for elections. September 23—First assembly of the Senior Glee Club held. September 25—Milford blanks Hopkinton 25-7. September 27—Film “Western Front” shown in the auditorium. September 29—II Circolo Dante organizes under the supervision of Miss Martha Molinari. As goblins, ghosts, and witches lurk around the corner, plans are made for a Hallowe’en costume party. Whether we shall recognize our daily pals that night — only time will tell! ★ emos ’43 -’44 ★ ★ Arranged by Therese Crosby October 1—Football rally held this evening prior to game tomorrow. October 2—Milford beats Clinton 18-0 on our new athletic field. October 4—Junior Science Club organizes for the fourteenth year. October 5—M. H. S. holds its annual class elections.—“Winning Your Wings,” starring Jimmie Stewart, shown for boys. October 6 —Officers of Science Club chosen. October 12—M. H. S. celebrates Columbus Day by downing Marlboro 7-2. October 13—-Double feature today! “Camp¬ us on the March” and Betty Hutton in “Three Kings and a Queen.” October 16—Milford-Natick game ends in scoreless tie. October 19—M. H. S. Student Association presents Henry Gerald. October 23—Norwood defeats Milford 7-0. October 27—Once again we enjoy a double feature. “Men of the Sea”, a story of the Merchant Marine, and “Queens of Har¬ mony” featuring the All-Girl Orchestra.— Dismissed a t 12:00. October 29—Hallowe’en party is a great success. October 30 —We trim Hudson by 20-0. Synonymous, this year, with November are: Armistice Day, the Framingham game, and turkeyless Thanksgiving. Let us all look for¬ ward to the next armistice ending this present conflict and bringing our classmates home. November 3—Technicolor film “This Amaz¬ ing America” is sponsored by Greyhound Bus Inc. November 9 —Mrs. Mary Carr Baker ad¬ dresses student assembly on “Personality and Good Manners.” Not that we needed it—or did we? November 10—Armistice Day program held in Auditorium. 12 November 11—Framingham trims Milford in final minutes of the game 7-0. November 16—-Junior-Senior girls discuss the advantages of the YV.A.C. with two of its representatives. November 19—Social held this evening, only one thing lacking—the male species. November 23—Students enjoy the film “Postmark U. S. A.” November 24—II Circolo Dante has a very enjoyable party. November 30—Army-Navy nurses, returned from foreign service, address the Junior and Senior girls. ecemler Noticeably lacking is the usual ice and snow of the month. Our “Merry Minstrels” grace the footlights again, leaving echoes of laughter throughout the auditorium. Characteristics of graduation become visible. December 7 —Mr. Higgiston calls a Senior assembly. Shall we publish an 0. L. I. this year? Look for yourself. December 10—Presentation of our minstrel show “Swing to Victory.”—Best yet. December 15— Oak, Lily, and Ivy committee announced. December 17—School closes for Christmas holidays.—Junior Science Club conducts its annual Christmas Party. (Oh, that Mistle¬ toe !) December 22—-Milford High’s loss is Uncle Sam’s gain, as Coach J. Francis Cahill leaves for the Navy. All the luck in the world, “Fitter”—Merry Christmas! December 29—Stan Benjamin of Framing¬ ham appointed new basketball coach. December 31—Milford nips Uxbridge 28-21. New Year’s Eve Dance held afterward.— Happy New Year! ig 44 — A year so unpredictable that even a seer would hardly dare to prophesy. Best intentions for new resolutions that don’t last. Our last year at M. H. S. — We hope January 3 —We resume our studies with six more months to go. January 4—Photographer begins work on 0. L. I. photos. January 5—Class has to nominate Senior girl for D. A. R. honor. It’s a tough decision between Phyllis Beaudoin, June Guerriere, and Regina Zarach. January 11 —First meeting of 0. L. I. com¬ mittee.—Milford yields to Uxbridge 27-23. anuary January 12—Virginia Drew, graphologist, entertains student body at assembly. January 13—Milford-Blackstone game 41-37. January 18—June Guerriere selected, by teachers’ vote, for D. A. R. honor.—“March of Time” featuring the Coast Guard shown in auditorium. January 19—Milford High five defeats Natick 33-23. January 21—Framingham downs Milford ' 18-10 January 22—M. H. S. hails a future Einstein, as Robert Swift Metcalf makes his bow to the world. Congratulations to Fred and Reggie. January 24—Seniors hold a farewell party for Irving Pearson, who leaves shortly for the Air Corps. January 25—Naval officer speaks to our Senior boys in the auditorium. January 26—Milford High Hoopsters out¬ shine LIpton 37-17. January 28—We outshoot Franklin High to 47-44 victory in basketball. ruanj The month of thriller-diller basketball con¬ tests. Remarks like “Who’re you going to the Prom with?” and “Are you getting a new gown?” heard frequently in the halls. February 2 —A meeting of the 0. L . I . is held with Mr. Moran presiding. Wonder of wonders—we defeat St. Mary 29-27. The Cute Balian Twins charmed us with their vocal selections at our Red Cross Benefit Show, March 17. X (fJ and (dountrij 13 Qj and Cdounfri V February 4—Framingham swamps our team 43-19.. February 8—M. FI. S. travels to Southboro to defeat St. Mark’s 38-20. February 9 —Technicolor film “Unfinished Rainbow’’ viewed. February 11 —We battle our way through a blinding snow-storm to attend the Junior Prom. February 16-—Milford romps to another win over Blackstone 39-34. February 18—Franklin team outsteps us to the tune of 48-44. February 23—Milford-Uxbridge, 41-23.— We thrill to the acting of Don Ameche in “The Story of Alexander Graham Bell,’’ full length movie held in the auditorium. February 25—Gloom! Despite our lusty cheers M. H. S. bows to St. Mary’s 24-19. February 29—The Red Cross Drive is opened with a bang. Wad, Spring arrives — also the inevitable spring fever which in Grandma’s day meant sulphur and molasses. Indifference seems to prevail everywhere to the utter dismay of our teach¬ ers. Graduation is rapidly approaching. March 1—Shrewsbury triumphs over Mil¬ ford by a 34-30 score. March 2—Clubs and faculty pictures taken. March 7—St. Mary’s tops Milford 26-23. March 8—Senior assembly—Senior Week Committee announced—Basketball team at¬ tends Tech tournament. March 9—Team pictures taken. Smile, “Hoppy!” March 15—Sam Grathwell lectures on the “Story of the G-Man.” March 16—Woe is we, Mr. Higgiston is classified as 1-A. March 17—Special showing of “Swing to Victory” for Elks’ war fund. March 28—1944 Baseball schedule released. March 31—Mr. Metcalf calls first meeting of Senior dance committee. _4 „• Vacation! A-a-a-ah! Examinations! O-O-O- oh! Hit of the month: Our Leap Year Danc e. Can you imagine a beautiful girl knocking at your front door and asking, “Are you ready, Jim?” — We can’t either, but she did! April 10 —Junior Science Club meeting. April 11—Debating Club argues the ques¬ tion, “Is a Yearbook Essential?”—Baseball candidates called out. April 14—We’re out for one whole week. April 15—Ernest Roberti appointed base¬ ball coach in “Fitter” Cahill’s place. April 24—Jessie Ray Taylor, impersonator, holds the student body spellbound. April 28—Under the supervision of Mr. Moran, the Leap Year Dance is a huge suc¬ cess.—Anne Donnelly is chosen Miss Leap Year. April 29—Clinton at Milford; 15-10 in favor of Milford. Wa, } Baseball is in full swing in spite of the man¬ power shortage. Gay cottons and lightweight sweaters brighten our classes. Preparations are started for the final exams. To be or not to be — a graduate. May 3—Maynard 12—Milford 9. May 6—Framingham versus Milford. May 10—Milford meets Marlboro. May 12—Senior Hop largely attended. May 13—Milford at Natick. May 17—Maynard-Milford game. May 19—Junior Science Club holds its May Party. May 20—Again, Framingham versus Mil¬ ford. May 24—Milford-Marlboro. May 26—Annual concert held this evening. May 27—Milford at Hudson. May 30—Milford-St. Mary’s (tentative). May 31—Clinton and Milford meet. ane Buzz-buzz-buzz. “How’d you make out in the finals?” “Flunked.” “Gosh!” — Senior Week commences. Are we glad or sorry? The “Great Day” arrives. GRADUATION IS HERE. June 3—Hudson at Milford. June 7—Game with St. Mary’s (tentative). June 12—Presentation of class gifts—Field day—Senior night. June 13—-Theatre party held at State Theatre—Class banquet enjoyed; June 14—Graduation. June 15 —Excursion held for Seniors. June 16—Alumni night—Did you ever hear of such a week before the “Class of ’44” came along? 14 Throughout the length and breadth of America the old neighborhoods are no longer the same; the familiar faces we loved to see no longer greet us as we pass along. The cheery voices of the “kids” next door have become silent. The world in which we live is changing, bringing many new problems and difficulties. You who will graduate this year will, all too soon perhaps, leave home for the first time. You’re supposed to be men since you’ve been given a man-sized job. Are you equal to it? Oh, I don’t mean the job of conquering men or nations. You have another fight on your hands ... a fight to prove yourself a man, and not merely a machine or a brute. You have to come out of this clean . . . with your ideals unspotted and your heart free from rancor, hate, and bitterness. You’ll be a soldier all right—but that doesn’t make you a man. You make your¬ self a man when you sincerely bow your head and acknowledge God as your Father and Judge . . . when you see in your fellowman an equal. We are fighting a “total war”— a war of spirit as well as one of the physical forces of men. You’re in it through no choice of your own. Don’t let it beat you. Go forth to your battle stations, men of today, that tomorrow the world may be better because you passed this way. Ever since God created the world, there seems to be an eternal struggle towards the betterment of mankind. Today we find our¬ selves in the grip of the most titanic struggle the world has known. Yet underneath this we can see the impulses of great ideals and the principle for right and justice all summed up in the one word, Democracy. The fight for the four freedoms in this war brings to the minds of our people and our soldiers a new appreciation and a deeper understanding of their meaning and aims. By observing the tactics of our enemy, we can quickly distinguish barbarism and brutality from our own ideals and our way of living. This war has awakened us to the fact that Democracy should have been spread all over the world long ago. I am quite sure that if we had tried to protect Democracy half as much as our common enemy did to destroy it, this holocaust probably would never have oc¬ curred. Every day let us pray to God that some time soon the whole world will realize the full meaning of Democracy. Let us also hope and pray that our boys, who are now scattered throughout the world, will receive His guidance, and that they will soon be home, where they rightfully belong. I am very grateful for this opportunity to write these few words to you through the medium of this classbook. ijnion d ' lba((a Porta jPastor oj the Sacred Jdeart (dliurcli We of the Home Front salute you. We want you to know that you are uppermost in our thoughts and in our prayers. We know that you are doing a great deal of thinking; we know too that you are praying with us. Together we are looking forward to the new day. We of the older generation confess before God and you, that in the past we have not done our part; we have lived for comfort and not for the Kingdom. You therefore have a double task. We ask you to win the war and we ask you to help win the peace. Wherever you are; and if ever you feel that you have been left alone, we do want you to know that there is a tie that binds. There is the tie of the old home school; there is the tie of the larger fellowship—those who believe in a world wherein dwelleth righteousness. Be¬ cause of what you are doing for us, we believe that that new world can come in your generation. We wish you Gocl-speed. ZbowU Cj. dbJfoer, jpaiiorot tile Dint (tony re licit iona f ((Lurch Dor fad and (dountry 15 4dmini6 tra tion J ' aciA s L ■y emor 5 tJn cie rg ra dua tes ★ and Cdoantr • • • IHK TRADE SCHOOL SENIORS: Albert Sesona, Nicholas Celozzi, Ernest Pano- rese, Ralph Webster, and Americo Mancini, together with Mr. Winslow (second left) and Mr. Besozzi (second right) seem to be very interested in the operation of this machine. MRS. NAUGHTON’S CLASS I NURSING is putting on a scene fc our benefit. Phyl Beaudoin, Mr Naughton, and some of the cla y members are observing patient Florence Shea. No doubt Flo’s t-p-r has soared since that famous dance number. DR RYAN’S ENGLISH CLASS is listening intently to some interesting passages from Shakespeare’s Tragedy of Macbeth. This classic was our favorite. Note the expression on Shuber! Dr. Ryan held the interest of all fortunate enough to have her as their teacher. The Milford School Committee and the superintendent sit for their picture. They are, from left to right: Mr. Joseph Di Battista, Supt. Frank C. Berry, Mr. Joseph V. Carey, Mr. Marco A. Balzarini, Mr. Walter E. Cor¬ bett, Mr. Thomas F. Davoren. Mrs. William A. Murray is the sixth member of this honorable group. a airman Cdareijj and Superintendent Iderry Send Cdli Cdonarats mpen ' err if -ongrai As the members of the Class of 1944 leave us to join the ranks of the Alumni, I wish them Godspeed in the future. May they continue with the same ideals that have inspired them in their High-School years. Good luck and God bless you. The medium of the 1944 edition of your familiar Oak, Lily, and Ivy affords me a splendid opportunity to express, on behalf of your school committee, the justifiable pride that we feel for the several hundred members of the alumni and undergraduates now serv¬ ing in various branches of the armed forces. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we sincerely hope for a speedy return to your normal life in the community. We who are charged with the supervision of our schools are also having our troubles. Several of our committee members and valu¬ able members of the faculty are now in uni¬ forms. Their absence has made our task all the more difficult. We miss them all, but are making a determined effort to encourage the continuance of all of the activities that meant so much to you in the past and that now serve as such happy memories. We are forever con¬ scious of our obligation to you, wherever you may be, because on your return you will be entitled to ask for an accounting of our stew¬ ardship. You can be assured that we do not intend to fail you. J}o5eph U Cdarevj, (Chairman op lhe .Sc! ooi (Commitlet 18 Milford High’s Service Committee, together with Theresa Del Gastello, meet in the principal’s office to discuss parties and gifts for our classmates in the armed forces. The members are: seated, Edwin Ettinger, George Appleton, and Janette La Chapelle; standing, Lawrence Del Vecchio and Phyllis Beaudoin. Many times during the course of the past few years you have heard me utter that stock phrase of mine, “In achievement there is joy.” It has been repeated again and again by me as a form of motivating force for the benefit of some faltering pupil. Very distinctly do I recall that September day of 1940 when 235 boys and girls of your class first enrolled at Milford High School as Freshmen. At the time of that entrance all seemed to be bubbling over with anticipation and enthusiasm. The time interval has proved, however, that far too many were lacking in the necessary determi¬ nation and will-to-win. This manifestation is quite evident when we observe that approxi¬ mately one hundred members of the entering class have fallen by the wayside. To those of you who have carried on to successfully attain this milestone in life, I am sure the joy and satisfaction you have achieved for you and yours is ample reward for the time and effort involved. This time and effort so expended can produce a life-time investment; on the other hand, “the richest soil, if uncultivated, produces the rankest weeds.” For a commencement during these critical days, your selection of a class motto, “For God and Country”, is most opportune and appropriate. In pledging your allegiance to God, the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity (for which He stands) become the battlecry. With this perspective, it is so easy to see that Christianity and Democracy really are as much alike as the proverbial two peas in a pod. (jj ana I Co oun (r V 19 The Commercial Faculty Group is, from left to right: Miss Pinardi, Miss Kurlansky, Miss Curtin, Mr. Moran, Miss Agnes Lynch, Mr. Higgiston, acting Principal, Miss Eva Burns, Mr. O ' Donnell, Miss Farese, Miss Pyne, Miss Calarese, Miss Molinari. They capably developed our skills, abilities, and aptitudes to meet the demand for office workers. To our friendly and loyal faculty, whose duties both in and out of the classroom have been greatly increased in these days of wartime stress, and whose patience has been many times sorely overtaxed, we give our sincere and heartfelt thanks in full measure. We are proud of them and hope to make them proud of us as we assume our duties Corp. J. Gerard Sweeney, U.S.A. Lieut. Chari.es J. Brucato, U.S.M. Instructor oj English Instructor of Physical Education 20 The College Division Instructors are seated: 1. to r. Miss Davoren, Miss Kynoch, Miss Oliva, Miss Pianca, Miss O’Connell, Dr. Ryan, Mr. Higgiston, Acting Principal, Miss Ford, Miss Whipple, Miss Callanan, Miss Cenedella, Miss C. Lynch, Miss Molinari; standing, Mr. Moran, Miss Crane, Miss Pinardi, Mr. Metcalf, Miss Mary Burns, Miss Callahan, Mr. Tosches. Lieut. Col. David I. Davoren, U.S.A. Principal of Milford High School 2-c P. O. J. Francis Cahill, U.S.N. Coach of Athletics Capt. Benjamin F. Consoletti, U.S.A. Instructor of Science 21 and (dounlnj ELIZABETH ANN ALVES Ambition: Private Secretary Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Suspense Activities: Freshman Science Club; Commercial Club. Friendly ... a ray of sunshine in a dreary room . . . argumentative . . . how well we remember the day our homework was doubled when the teacher caught “Liz” in the middle of a heated argument over Frank Sinatra . . . interested in Air Corps. EZALINDA ANDREA ALVES Ambition: Singer Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: Frank Sinatra Activities: Freshman Science Club; Commercial Club; Senior Glee Club. Musical . . . possesses a beautiful voice . . . prefers opera and classics but does justice to any current tune . . . don’t mention “F. S.” to Linda, or you’ll start something! . . . will soon be “bringing down the house” with that lovely voice! HOWARD CARL ANDERSON Ambition: Pro Baseball Player Hobby: Art Pet Aversion: Movies Activities: Senior Glee Club; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Conservative . . . good-natured . . . slow and steady in the classroom but 5 ' 7 of speed on the basketball court . . . indifferent ... to us girls, anyway . . . think you’ll change, “Hop”? . . . with your athletic ability your ambition will be attained. FRANCIS JOHN ALBERTO Ambition: Aeronautical Engineer Hobby: Aviation Pet Aversion: Swinging of Classics Activities: Minstrel Show; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Freshman Science Club; Debating Club; O. L. I. Committee, Ass’t Business Manager; Ring Committee; Senior Glee Club. Cultured . . . courteous ... is the other half of the Morganelli team . . . Spent fourth period urging Cugini to join the Naval rather than the Army Air Corps . . . accomplishes assignments with ease and will attain his am¬ bition in the same way. MARY ANN ALBERTO Ambition: Private Secretary Hobby: Records and 9:20 Club Pet Aversion: Corny Jokes Activities: Freshman Science Club; Dante Club; Commercial Club; Senior Glee Club. Jovial . . . happy disposition and genial make-up . . . her radiant smile shines on all alike . . . watch her glow while listening to her favorite swing band . . . can always count on her loyalty and enthusiasm . . . par¬ ticularly at our football games! 22 JOANNA PATRICIA ANDREANO Ambition: Registered Nurse Hobby: Roller Skating Pet Aversion: Vain People Activities: Freshman Science Club; Dante Club 3, 4; Minstrel Show 3, 4; Senior Glee Club. Quiet . . . neat . . . always faithfully prepared but, oh how those punctu¬ ation rules baffled her . . . sweet harmonious voice that blends in with her personality . . .Joanna prefers a certain “Ideal” to M. H. socials . . . fine temperament for nursing. GEORGE THOMAS APPLETON Ambition: Maritime Worker Hobby: Photography Pet Aversion: Dancing Activities: Freshman Science Club; Oak, Lily, and Ivy Committee; Debating Club. Argumentative . . . credit to the Debating Club . . . Milford High’s Poet Laureate . . . sociable . . . can’t understand why George has an aversion to dancing . . . has all the characteristics of a good dancer according to graph¬ ology . . . how about it, George? HELEN ARSENIAN Ambition: Nurse or Air Hostess Hobby: Scrapbooks Pet Aversion: Slacks With Fur Coats Activities: Senior Glee Club. Sincere ... a lateccomer to M. H. S., but we soon realized her worth and charm ... if it weren’t for those baffling dates in history, we’d say homework never agitated her . . . don’t let Lee’s shy look confuse you boys . . . it has a potent reaction! RITA ANN BASSETTI Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Corny Jokes Activities: Freshman Science Club; Commercial Club; Dante Club, Treasurer 4; Senior Glee Club; Minstrel Show; Senior Week Com¬ mittee. Affable ... a loyal friend . . . neat attire ... a good student . . . but how she hates those history notes! . . . our first period office girl . . . appears quite frequently at our socials and all our games . . . and she provides a very nice addition to both. PHYLLIS MAY ANNE BEAUDOIN Ambition: Success in Life Hobby: Collecting Perfume Bottles Pet Aversion: Damp Days Activities: Class Secretary 2, 3, 4; Freshman Science Club; Photo-editor, 0. L. I. Committee; Senior Glee Club; Minstrel Show 3, 4; Debating Club; Commercial Club; Junior-Senior Reception. Popular . . . especially with the boys . . . our efficient photo-editor . . . possesses qualities of leadership and earnestness . . . petite . . . fastidious . . . a good student . . . never sits any out at our socials . . . knows Well how to get her man. 23 MARY PATRICIA BECCIA Ambition: Stenographer Hobby: Skating and Dancing Pet Aversion: Spike Jones Activities: Freshman Science Club; Dante Club, Vice President; Com¬ mercial Club; Minstrel Show; Senior Glee Club; 0. L. I. Committee. Lively . . . jolly . . . always eager for a good time and helps promote it with her enthusiastic whimsical humor . . . her marks are mute testimony of her studies; yet it’s not easy to recall her as ever being worried . . . smart dresser . . . cheery optimism. ANGELINA MARY BERARDI Ambition: Navy Nurse Hobby: Collecting perfume Pet Aversion: Carnations Activities: Freshman Science Club; Commercial Club; Minstrel Show; Dante Club; Senior Glee Club; Senior Week Committee. Individual . . . has the trick of singularity . . . however, she recently joined the ranks of the populace in stating her preference for “navy blue” . . . her love and collection of perfume is exceeded only by the same for— yes, that ' s it— The Crooner! GLORIA ANNE BERARDI Ambition: Laboratory Technician Hobby: Driving and Dancing Pet Aversion: “Lemons” Activities: Freshman Science Club; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Class Vice- President 3, 4; Minstrel Show; Ring Committee; Senior Glee Club; Junior-Senior Reception Committee; Oak, Lily, and Ivy Committee. Congenial . . . pleasing personality . . . scholastic ability . . . popular choice for Vice-President . . . versatile dancer ... a shy sweetness and sincerity of manner endear her to us all . . . her letters to the Army are great morale builders, so we hear. CLEMENTINA ROSE BIANCHI Ambition: Artist Hobby: Drawing Pet Aversion: Suspense Activities: Dante Club, News Reporter; Senior Glee Club; Commercial Club; Freshman Science Club. Talented . . . quiet ... a lover of the classics and art . . . detests doing things hurriedly . . . applies balm to troubled spirits about her . . . possesses a marked artistic ability . . . “Dena’s” sketches and water-colors will bring her recognition. LOUIS ANTONIO BONVINO Ambition: Pharmacist Hobby: Model Airplanes Pet Aversion: Corny Jokes Activities: Junior Science Club 3, 4; Freshman Science Club; Senior Glee Club; Senior Week Committee. Good-natured ... of diminutive stature, but his blue eyes just sparkle and bubble over with life . . . hence, the nickname, “Bubbles” . . . imparts pep and animation to a ll our endeavors . . . natural ability for making friends, ’specially in chemistry. 24 IRENE HELEN BOZZINI Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Band Leaders Pet Aversion: Jitterbugging Activities: Minstrel Show 2, 3, 4; Senior Glee Club; Commercial Club; Freshman Science Club; Senior Week Committee. Subtle . . . neat and smart attire . . . delightful spirit of comaraderie . . . loves to chatter . . . sells stationery at the five and dime, and is the stationary favorite of one certain Junior . . . Irene radiates joy and vitality wherever she goes. MILDRED HELEN BRADANICK Ambition: Salvation Army Officer Hobby: Philately Pet Aversion: Dancing Activities: Commercial Club; Senior Glee Club, Senior Week Committee. Friendly . . . her beautiful golden hair and blue eyes radiate sunshine and happiness . . . has nothing of aggressiveness but in a quiet manner wins and keeps her friends . . . will be a valuable addition to the ranks of the “Lassies”, Good luck! ANNA CAROLYN BULSO Ambition: Office Worker Hobby: Harry James’ Records Pet Aversion: Dentist Activities: Dante Club 2, 3; Senior Glee Club; Commercial Club; Minstrel Show 2, 3; Freshman Science Club; Senior Week Committee. Companionable . . . attractive . . . neat . . . pleasant disposition . . . sorry she’s taken . . . her heart belongs outside the portals of Milford High . . . likes to listen to records . . . with Louis as an all admiring audience . . . of the records? . . . well! MARGARET ANNE CAPUZZIELLO Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Knitting; Dancing Pet Aversion: Bow Ties Activities: Freshman Science Club; Commercial Club; Dante Club; Senior Glee Club; Minstrel Show. Sweet . . . trim . . . sunny . . . her cheerful laughter brightened many a classroom and her indomitable spirit added zest to our basketball games . . . tiny . . . never at a loss for words . . . with Margaret as their nurse, patients will rapidly convalesce! SALVATOR FRANCIS CAPUZZIELLO Ambition: Automobile Mechanic Hobby: Singing Pet Aversion: Details Activities: Senior Glee Club. Mechanical . . . enjoys taking things apart and putting them together again . . . answers to the name “Gassie” . . . easy-going . . . never in a hurry, yet always manages to be on time . . . even for school . . . why, Gassie, we didn’t know you coidd sing! ana iCc onn trit 25 oun rif JOSEPH VINCENT CAREY, JR. Ambition: Fighdng Marine Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Neckties Activities: Editor-in-Chief of the Oak, Lily and Ivy: Freshman Science Club, Treas.; M. H. S. Student Assoc. 1, 2, 3, Activities Chairman 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show, Interlocutor 2, 3; Junior Science Club 3; French Club, Pres. Competent . . . reputable scholar . . . excellent athlete . . . smooth dancer . . . real gentleman: honest, courteous, sportsmanlike . . . three cheers for Joe, our capable “E. in C.”, who is well equipped physically and mentally to play the game of life fairly and well Jor God and Country. JEANNE MacGREGOR celley A mbition: Nurse Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Corny Jokes Activities: Junior Science Club; Basketball; Band; Dance Committee; French Club; German Club; Minstrel Show; Senior Glee Club; Ring Committee; Freshman Science Club; Theo-Harmon Club, Treasurer; Senior Week Committee, Co-chairman. Energetic . . . our charming majorette . . . has a nautical interest . . . typical outdoor girl . . . lightly held the strings to many a heart . . . living characterization of perpetual action . . . witness her skill on the basketball court and dance floor. NICHOLAS JOSEPH CELOZZI Ambition: Coach Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Boys Activities: Basketball. Evasive . . . never sought the interest of senior damsels, at least not in Milford . . . should be a law against his absenteeism at our dances . . . athletic . . . skillful in basketball . . . has a tendency to argue with the faculty, ever win, Jasper? LAWRENCE ANGELO CICCARELLI Ambition: Aviator Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Onions Activities: Freshman Science Club; Class President 3, 4; Minstrel Show 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee; Junior- Senior Reception Committee; Senior Glee Club. Popular . . . enthusiastic . . . chosen as our Junior and Senior leader . . . captivating smile . . . center of many a laughing and mischief-in-the- making group ... a Don Juan with the girls . . . hopes to rebuild Bruksy Club when he’s finished with Tokyo. EMMA MARY CIFIZZARI Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Frank Sinatra Activities: Senior Glee Club. Quiet . . . placid . . . found chemistry a problem . . . would walk a mile to hear Jimmy Dorsey . . . cuts a neat figure eight on her skates . . . prefers Bob Eberle to the famous Sinatra . . . this is a rank injustice! . . . much success in your chosen field, Emma. 26 ELEANOR LEONA CIPRIANI Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Collecting Insignias Pet Aversion: Boring Speakers Activities: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Glee Club; Freshman Science Club; Minstrel Show 1, 2. Sprightly . . . fun-loving . . . “Slip” made new friends everywhere she went ... is a fervent lover of sports and music . . . her mailman must have a path worn to her mail-box with all her correspondence . . . success to our future Florence Nightingale. JEANNE DIMETRA CONIARI.S Ambition: To Travel Abroad Hobby: Collecting Photographs Pet Aversion: Good Will Hour Activities: Freshman Science Club; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Minstrel Show 1, 4; French Club; Senior Glee Club; 0. L. I. Committee. Sparkling . . . hilarious . . . clever . . . always on the go ... a refresh¬ ing combination of pep, personality, and charm . . . loves horses and dogs . . . possesses a clear quick mind . . . blithely encountered obstacles . . . may that spirit see you through life! RITA DOROTHY CONSIGLI Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Reading Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Senior Glee Club; Dante Club. Benevolent . . . true to that greatest of virtues, charity . . . shared every¬ thing from her homework to her luscious sandwiches . . . well-read, has extensive fund of general knowledge . . . her tactfulness will be most useful as a coiffure stylist! JOHN ALPHONSE CONSOLETTI Ambition: To Join Navy Hobby: All Sports Pet Aversion: Work Activities: Football 3, 4; Senior Glee Club. Quiet . . . reliable . . . unobtrusive but helpful at all times . . . dis¬ played truth of this on the gridiron . . . patient . . . especially during second period with frolicsome “Mustang” . . . your quiet persistence will bring quick results in Navy, Chubby. ELENA SANTINA COSENTINO Ambition: Dressmaker Hobby: Bowling Pet Aversion: History Activities: Dante Club 4; Senior Glee Club; Minstrel Show 2, 4. Dexterous . . . made all her lovely clothes . . . cheery ... a pretty girl with a pretty smile . . . enjoys dancing, but why with the underclassmen, Elena? ... a graceful figure on the ice . . . detests dates, but of course, boys, we mean history dates! 27 fensi dJor (jotl and (dounlr MARIE FRANCES THERESE CROSBY Ambition: Interpreter Hobby: Gardening Pet Aversion: Conceited People Activities: Freshman Science Club; Senior Glee Club; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Junior Dance Committee; 0. L. I. Committee; French Club; German Club, Vice-President; Student Association, Vice-President. True . . . steadfast loyalty to her Alma Mater, friends, and ide als is what we find in Therese . . . gentleness and quietness, combined with a keen sense of humor . . . twinkle in her eyes and a merry laugh . . . displays an avid interest in school activities. JOHN ALPHONSE CUGINI Ambition: Pilot Hobby: Studying Aviation Pet Aversion: Guy Lombardo Activities: Basketball 4; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Minstrel Show 4 Senior Glee Club; Senior Week Committee. Pleasant . . . conservative . . . very air minded ... a Sgt. in C. A. P. . . . a smooth dancer . . . energetic . . . note his prowess on the basketball court . . . argumentative, at times ... if provoked, of course . . . wouldn’t mind being co-pilot with Johnny! ALBERT JOHN DELETTI Ambition: To Join Air Corps Hobby: Model Building Pet Aversion: Working Chivalrous . . . debonair ... a perfect gentleman at all times . . . cheery . . . we have never known that flashy but sincere smile to desert him . . . self-conscious about his dancing . . . anxious to do his part for Uncle Sam . . . good luck to you, A1! DOMINIC PETER D’AMICO Ambition: Navigator or Radio Technician Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Getting Up Early Agreeable . . . without a care in the world ... so it seems . . . has such a technique for math! ... an asset in his chosen profession . . . who knows but what he’ll be a second Einstein! . . . Dorn’s lack of worry will cause him to live to a ripe old age. PAULINE ANN D’ARCANGELO Ambition: Study Medicine Hobby: Roller Skating Pet Aversion: Teasers Activities: Freshman Science Club; Dante Club; Senior Glee C lub; Min¬ strel Show. Gracious ... as diminutive and charming as her nickname “Polly . flirtatious . . . hence, has Scrooge(d) her way into one’s heart . . . this winsome lass skates cleverly and knows how to take her corners . . . remem¬ ber Junior Prom night, Pofly??! 28 PASQUALE VINCENT DELSIGNORE Ambition: To Join Navy Hobby: Hunting Pet Aversion: Dancing Seclusive . . . that’s the word for Pat . . . unimposing . . . seldom causes any trouble . . . therefore gets along with his teachers . . . avoids girls as much as possible . . . likes to hunt . . . notice his pet aversion ... no doubt, the Navy will alter that! LORETTA PATRICIA DELUCA Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Jazz Activities: Dante Club; Senior Glee Club; Freshman Science Club. Jolly . . . winsome smile and twinkling eyes are always on hand to greet you . . . mischievous . . . possesses a sense of humor frequently dis¬ played in class ... a little bundle of untiring spontaneity . . . didn ' t pass unnoticed by a certain Sophomore. LOUISE MARIE DELUZIO Ambition: Private Secretary Hobby: Frank Sinatra and Eating Pet Aversion: Bing Crosby Activities: Freshman Science Club; Dante Club; Dance Committee; Com¬ mercial Club; Debating Club; Minstrel Show; O. L. I. Committee, Literary Editor; Junior-Senior Reception Committee; Senior Glee Club. Poised . . . calm . . . delightful personality ... an efficient and well- balanced person . . . fine taste in clothes . . . we all envy her wavy hair . . . popular in classroom and on dance floor . . . everyone is attracted by her alluring charm, even Doc!! LAWRENCE LEONARD DELVECCHIO, JR. Ambition: Naval Radio Technician Hobby: Reading and Typing Pet Aversion: Sinatra Jazz Bows Activities: Freshman Science Club; Junior Science Club 4; Dante Club; Oak, Lily , and Ivy Committee. Industrious . . . dependable . . . modest ... a faithful honor roll student . . . appears to be shy but occasionally we get a glimpse of his other half . . . “Pinky’s” dimpled smile has melted many a heart . . . were we girls delighted to see him at our socials! HELEN PATRICIA DETORE Ambition: Criminologist Hobby: Reading Pet Aversion: Modern Music Reserved . . . retiring . . . but companionable ... a true sincerity lies beneath her passive expression . . . watch her face light up when she solves a murder in one of those detective books she’s reading while working at Ida Lee’s ... a good pal. 29 MICHAEL WILLIAM DINARDO Ambition: Deck Gunner Hobby: Hunting and Riding Pet Aversion: Women Drivers Serious . . . sincere . . . sole male of the shorthand class ... no wonder he got so much attention ... a cause of the manpower shortage at our socials . . . shy . . . hobby and ambition indicate the trend of his thoughts . . . want a lesson in riding, girls? MICHAEL JOHN DIORIO Ambition: Aeronautical Engineer Hobby: Aviation Pet Aversion: Studying Activities: Freshman Science Club; Commercial Club; Senior Glee Club Indolent . . . has a knack for getting into trouble . . . versatile . . . his pet peeve, homework . . . spent the sixth period telling his exciting secrets to Paul . . . Chubby’s best pal ... all roads lead to Uxbridge for Mike . . . we wonder why? GLORIA ELIZABETH DIOTALLEVI Ambition: Kindergarten Teacher Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Western Films Activities: Senior Glee Club; Dante Club; Senior Week Committee. Delightful . . . abounding in cheerfulness . . . possesses a vast store of energy . . . finds it hard to suppress a giggle in class . . . sweet . . . hums the tune “Billy Boy” as she jogs along the corridors . . . patriotically shares her beau with Uncle Sam. NORMA FRANCES DIPIETRO Ambition: Typist Hobby: Sports and Dancing Pet Aversion: Kill-Joys Activities: Freshman Science Club; Commercial Club; Dance Committee; Basketball; Cheerleader; Minstrel Show; Senior Glee Club; Junior- Senior Reception Committee; Senior Week Committee. Jovial . . . humorous . . . has plenty of what it takes to be popular . . . accepts studies with the proverbial “grain of salt” . . . the girl with a gleam in her eye and mischief in her heart . . . one of our most enthusiastic and vociferous cheer-leaders. DOMENIC JOSEPH DIVITTORIO Ambition: Naval Aviator Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Freshman Science Club; Senior Glee Club. Gallant . . . pleasing . . . M. H. S.’s “Don Juan” . . . made his “debut” in senior year . . . has never visited the interior of the principal’s office??!! popular with both sexes . . . “Doc” has a penchant for brunette literary editors—going high-brow? t 30 ANNE LOUISE DONNELLY Ambition: Physiotherapist Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Stubborn People Activities: Freshman Science Club; Basketball; Dance Committee; Senior Glee Club; Minstrel Show 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, Treasurer; Senior Week Committee. Lovely . . . sweetly charming of manner . . . radiates cordiality . . . essence of fashionable trimness . . . despite occasional outbursts of indigna¬ tion, for her likes and dislikes are pronounced, she has proved to be a warm¬ hearted, loyal classmate. EVELYN GRACE ELLIOTT Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Collecting Snapshots Pet Aversion: Spinach Activities: Senior Glee Club; Senior Week Committee. Carefree . . . always smiling . . . delightfully feminine . . . newcomer to M. H. S. . . . ever-ready to dispell gloom . . . has a collection of boys’ rings and is on lookout for more . . . good hunting, Grace, and remember “fore¬ warned is forearmed,” boys! HARRY EDWIN ETTINGER Ambition: Naval Aviator Hobby: Making Model Ships Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Freshman Science Club; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Senior Glee Club; Senior Week Committee. Air-minded ... a pleasant lad and a familiar figure with the ladies . . . has taken the first step toward attaining his ambition . . . meet our Aviation Cadet of the Naval Reserves . . . someday soon he’ll be knocking down “Zeros” . . go to it, Eddy! GLORIA BARBARA FALCONER Ambition: Kindergarten Teacher Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: Serial Stories Activities: Freshman Science Club; Senior Glee Club; Theo-Harmon Club; Commercial Club; Oak , Lily and Ivy Committee. Expressive . . . endowed with a natural affability . . . her charm cap - tivates all . . . an accomplished pianist who gave generously of both time and talent . . . her personality should fit her admirably for her ambition . . . that winsomeness will win! JOSEPH CARMEN FARESE Ambition: Fighting Marine Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Women Drivers Activities: Class Treasurer 3, 4; Freshman Science Club; Minstrel Show 3, 4; Junior Dance Committee; Football; Intramural Basketball; Ring Committee; Junior-Senior Reception; Senior Week Committee. Spirited . . . diffused good feeling if not knowledge in every classroom . . . possesses a happy and contagious laugh ... a contradiction to the saying that all good things come in small packages . . . retain that priceless disposition, Joe! 31 MARGARET JOAN FECCIA Ambition: Office Worker Hobby: Skating Pet Aversion: History Activities: Freshman Science Club; Commercial Club; Senior Glee Club. Pleasant . . . softly modulated voice and calm manner envied by her more easily excited friends . . . prefers the fireside and books to socials . . . quiet and kindly . . . dancing holds no interest for her, but watch her execute fancy steps on ice! DORIS JOAN FEDERICI Ambition: Undecided Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Idle Gossip Activities: Freshman Science Club; Dante Club; Minstrel Show 1, 2; Senior Glee Club. Nonchalant . . . sophisticated . . . never lets little problems worry her . . . a whiz on roller skates ... a graceful acceptance of everything as it comes evidently accounts for her carefree outlook on life . . . Doris has a special interest in the Navy. JOSEPHINE MARJORIE FERRANTE Ambition: Undecided Hobby: Writing Letters Pet Aversion: Suspense Activities: Commercial Club; Senior Glee Club; Dante Club; Freshman Science Club; Minstrel Show. Amicable . . . jolly . . . host of friends . . . this summer she made a new one who takes up most of her time . . . staunch participator of school func¬ tions ... at least, until this new acquaintance was made . . . right, Toots? . . . no White(y) lies, now. JOSEPH MICHAEL FERTITTA Ambition: Electrical Engineer Hobby: Craftwork and Drafting Pet Aversion: Spelling Exams Activities: Freshman Science Club, Pres.; Junior Science Club, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Student Association, Treas. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Week Committee. Dependable . . . courtly . . . possesses leadership qualities . . . his calm serenity and poise were the envy of all as he conducted the school assemblies . . . will soon become Uncle Sam’s wakening bugler . . . where d you get your smart “outfits”, Joe? MARIE ELVIRA FORNACIARI Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Inquisitive People Activities: Freshman Science Club; Dante Club; Senior Glee Club. Hearty . . . willingly participates in any argument . . . she spends her afternoons and evenings selling candy at a local theater . . . has such diffi¬ culty with dates . . . that is, historical dates ... at present engrossed in a pair of navy blue eyes. 32 DOROTHY EDITH GALLERANI Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobby: Skating Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Freshman Science Club; Senior Glee Club; Dante Club. True-blue . . . companionable . . . lovable . . . charitably lent her home¬ work to us ... a friendly disposition . . . will easily reveal a radiant smile . . . keeps us guessing about her outside interest . . . we know the U. S. Army rates “tops” with you, Dot! JOSEPH ALEXANDER GATTONI Ambition: Lawyer Hobby: Seeing Famous Orchestras Pet Aversion: Concert Music Activities: Freshman Science Club; Class President 1, 2; Junior Science Club 3; Intramural Basketball 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4. Popular . . . member of famed Cherokee Club . . . occasionally gives opposite sex a break by attending socials . . . how we girls envy those long eyelashes that Nature has bestowed so generously upon Chibber, over which he raises many a blush. CHARLES GERMAGIAN Ambition: Army Air Force Flyer Hobby: Aviation Notes Pet Aversion: Girls Unassuming . . . air-minded . . . serious about his studies . . . yet man¬ ages to find time out for fun . . . reliable . . . formerly a member of the Bruksy Club, now a part of the A. A. F. . . . eager to knock off a few Jap zeros . . . get one for M. H. S. Gabby! SERMA GERMAGIAN Ambition: Orchestra Leader Hobby: Collecting Records Pet Aversion: Love Stories Cheerful . . . good portion of humor and friendliness ... a regular “fellow” and a true jive fan ... is that the secret of your pleasant disposition, Bunny? . . . can’t you see her beaming down on her entranced audience as she wields that baton? CAROLYN WILSON GORDON Ambition: Music or School Teacher Hobby: Autographs Pet Aversion: Dull Conversation Activities: Senior Glee Club; O.L.I. Committee, Script Editor. Serene . . . possesses enviable patience . . . whimsical sense of humor ... a good companion, eh, Doris? . . . loves to chatter, and when silenced, takes to the note procedure . . . her sweet unruffled nature will be a valuable asset in her chosen field. 33 and Cc oun Ini ESTELLE GARDINER GRANGER Ambition: Opera Singer Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Spike Jones Activities: Minstrel Show 1, 2, 3; Senior Glee Club. Unconcerned . . . possesses enviable dimples . . . enchants us with her lovely voice . . . we think that Estelle will have little trouble in attaining her ambition . . . unusually artistic . . . yes, she goes for “Art” in a big way . . . right, Estelle? RUTH PAULINE GRANHOLM Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Books Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Senior Glee Club, Senior Week Committee. Reliable . . . confident . . . sweet girl with a heart of gold . . . immacu¬ late . . . every thing in its place where she’s concerned ... a teacher’s “dream come true” ... a bright student . . . we know now that it was those books that kept Ruthie from our dances. JUNE ANTONETTE GUERRIERE Ambition: Private Secretary Hobby: Skating and Reading Pet Aversion: Evasive People Activities: Student Association, Secretary; Dante Club; Senior Glee Club; 0. L. . Committee; French Club. Charming . . . sincere . . . cheerful ... to know her is to like her . . . who said gentlemen prefer blonds! . . . her nobility, earnestness, and efficiency are qualities which won for her the D. A. R. Citizenship Award . . . best wishes to a lovely girl. DORIS MARIE GUIDI Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: Oral Themes Activities: Senior Glee Club. Talkative . . . except about her personal affairs . . . complaisant . . . likes nothing better than to see and hear good orchestras . . . enjoys writing letters ... to whom? . . . ($64 question) . . . would make as capable a secretary as a coiffure stylist. MARY ANN GUIDO Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Getting Up Early Pleasant . . . gay . . . her inspiring cheerfulness should aid her in her chosen profession . . . quiet in school but as for outside, well, if she won’t tell, we won’t either . . . lost all interest in boys after seeing Frank Sinatra . . . sorry, fellas! 34 ADELE HARRIS Ambition: Nursing and Traveling Hobby: Picture Postcards Pet Aversion: Sundaes Activities: Freshman Science Club, Vice-Pres.; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 3; 0. L. I. Committee; Junior Science Club 3, 4; French Club, Treas.; German Club, Sec.; Debating Club; Ring Committee. Genuine . . . dependable . . . reserved ... a good student . . . always loyal and unselfish . . . she just makes that eight o’clock gong . . . neat . . . we’re certain Adele will make a fine nurse . . . couldn’t miss with such admirable qualities . . . good luck, Del! DOROTHY MARIE HAYNES Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Photography Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Senior Glee Club. Tranquil . . . until one realizes that underneath this calm exterior lies a happy-go-lucky spirit . . . don’t let her red hair fool you ... it belies the old adage ... an inveterate and skillful gum chewer . . . never gets caught, lucky girl, isn’t she? PAULINE FRANCES HOLLAND Ambition: Cadet Nurse Hobby: Cooking Pet Aversion: Hurrying Activities: Freshman Science Club; Senior Glee Club; Oak, Lily, and Ivy Committee; Commercial Club. Jolly . . . mirthful . . . always with a big grin and a bit of humor . . . a sincere friend . . . that illuminating expression has brightened our days . . . a dispeller of Lady Gloom . . . should have her lucky patients “up and doing” in record-breaking time. LOUIS GEORGE IACOVELLI Ambition: Naval Flyer Hobby: Hunting and Fishing Pet Aversion: Working Activities: Freshman Science Club; Commercial Club; Senior Glee Club; Senior Week Committee. Genial . . . good looking . . . swell dancer . . . nice dresser . . . engag¬ ing . . . what more do you want? . . . too bad (for us seniors) that he spent most of his time with underclassmen . . . probably showing them how to use a .22-calibre . . . how about it, Louie? ROSE-MARIE IADAROLA Ambition: Concert Pianist Hobby: Piano Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Senior Glee Club. Gentle ... a shy, composed person with an efficient manner . . . de¬ lightfully human . . . witness the occasions when her uncontrollable laughter broke the silence of a classroom . . . allergic to oral themes—the blight of our life—so say we all! X and C ounlrij 35 DOROTHY VIOLET KAIZZI Ambition: Physiotherapist Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Hurrying Activities: Freshman Science Club; Junior Science Club; Senior Glee Club. Benign . . . serene . . . gracious . . . never adverse to a little romance . . . right at home on the dance floor . . . enjoys a good argument and gen¬ erally comes out victorious . . . well on her way to school at two minutes to eight . . . that’s okay, Dottie. GEORGE KARAKEIAN Ambition: Football Player Hobby: Collecting Records Pet Aversion: Guy Lombardo Activities: Football 3, 4. Athletic . . . suave . . . brawny . . . one of our star football players . . . the reason why so many girls attend the games . . . we don’t wonder . . . his hair is such a temptation to prospective hairdressers and oh, that smile! . . . what more can we ask for? NELLIE KARAKEIAN Ambition: To Travel Hobby: Eating and Skating Pet Aversion: Getting Up Early Activities: Senior Glee Club. Vivacious . . . full of pep . . . has an idea school opens at 8:30 . . . enjoys a game of baseball with the boys . . . and can she hit the homers! . . . dashes to the nurse’s room daily to get her weight checked . . . count ration points not calories, Nellie! DOROTHY ESTELLE KENNELLY Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Playing Records Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Senior Glee Club; Senior Week Committee. Obliging . . . generous . . . always ready with a laugh when we are happy and a sympathetic ear when we’re blue . . . do you attribute that sunny disposition and luscious complexion to those dairy products? . . . continue “shining through,” Dottie! JANETTE REA LaCHAPELLE Ambition: Occupational Therapist Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Corny Music Activities: Freshman Science Club; Minstrel Show 1, 2, 3; French Club; Basketball 2, 3; Senior Glee Club; Senior Week Committee. Animated . . . friendly . . . talented . . . conversation is never dull when Janette is around . . . will always lend a helping hand to one in need . . . how we all envy her French pronunciation . . . she is bound to succeed in whatever she does ... a true friend. 36 MARY LOUISE LaVOIE Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Playing The Piano Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Freshman Science Club; Minstrel Show, 1; Senior Glee Club. Unobtrusive . . . quiet, almost to timidity, yet a cheerful companion who can be ever so much fun . . . spends her leisure moments playing the piano . . . prepares fascinating oral themes . . . won’t you tell us the secret of your self-control, Mary? ROSE LEGGE Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Dancing to Swing Records Pet Aversion: Working Activities: Senior Glee Club. Candid . . . frank . . . appears to be quiet, but we know otherwise . . . always found on Saturday nights at Sons of Italy ballroom, jitterbugging to the music of a certain trumpet player from Worcester ... no wonder Rose is such a wonderful dancer! VIOLA LILLIAN LEWIS Ambition: Criminologist Hobby: Singing Pet Aversion: Bus Rides Activities: Freshman Science Club; Senior Glee Club. Serene . . . reserved ... be at your best when this juvenile sleuth is around! . . . probably hunting for her first case ... by the way, Vi, why all the secrecy about your hobby . . . we should have turned the tables and made you sing . . . best to you, ever! PETER ROCCO MACCHI Ambition: Football Coach Hobby: Girls Pet Aversion: Working Activities: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Senior Week Committee. Suave . . . this tall dark chap is every girl’s dream come true . . . dual personality . . . quiet in school but “right on the ball” outside . . . sharp dresser . . . co-captain of football team . . . seems to prefer out-of-town girls to Milford High . . . darn it! AMERICO JOHN MANCINI Ambition: Railroad Engineer Hobby: Driving a Car Pet Aversion: Dancing Activities: Football .3. Argumentative ... no one has a chance against his startling flood of eloquence . . . except his teachers, who remained adamant . . . history held no interest for Mancini . . . would rather discuss his Ford’s newest speed- record with numerous pals. 37 THOMAS ANTHONY MANGUSO, JR. Ambition: Electrician or Architect Hobby: Oil Painting Pet Aversion: Bow Ties Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Minstrel Show 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Science Club. Blithe . . . definitely not the worrying type . . . ponder on his non¬ chalance about homework . . . familiar patron of our games and socials . . . and of bowling alleys . . . hot trumpet player ... in fact, the Harry James of M. H. S. . . . positively a lady’s man. ADELINE MARIE MANTINO Ambition: Accordian Soloist or Instructor Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Short Boys Activities: Freshman Science Club; Minstrel Show 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club; Theo-Harmon Club; Senior Glee Club; Dante Club, Assistant Treasurer, Senior Week Committee. Earnest . . . dignified ... a student to whom Milford High points with pride ... an accomplished accordianist, whose personality, plus extra¬ ordinary musical ability, assures her ultimate success . . . our best wishes are with you, Adeline. ANTHONY NICHOLAS MASTROIANNI Ambition: To Join Air Corps Hobby: Aviation Books Pet Aversion: Girls Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Mannerly . . . easy-going ... at first glance he seems rather shy, but take another look . . . that gleam in his eye reveals his inward joviality . . . rivals Goodman at the clarinet . . . girls admire his height ... he admires blondes . . . which one, Tony?? JOHN WILLIAM MASTROIANNI Ambition: Truck Driver Hobby: Cabinet Making Pet Aversion: My Homeroom Activities: Band; Minstrel Show. Garrulous . . . buoyant ... a veritable chatterbox . . . homework is the least of his worries . . . entices us with his magnetic personality . . . taps the Morse code out with his pencil every fifth period . . . wish he had attended our socials more often. HELEN MARGUERITE MAZZONE Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Book Reports Activities: Freshman Science Club; Dante Club. Gay . . . diminutive . . . readily attains favor in any company . . . could easily win a jitterbugging contest ... if at times not to be found, inquire at the Sons of Italy . . . sportive ... an ardent cheerer at all our games . . . hear noise? . . . Helen’s around! 38 JANICE MARIE McGILL Ambition: Accountant Hobby: Frank Sinatra Pet Aversion: Senior Boys Activities: Freshman Science Club; Basketball; Commercial Club; Minstrel Show; O. L. I. Committee. Chic . . . clever ... a typical version of a smart young modern . . . manages to get around socially, yet maintains those honor roll marks . . . familiarly known as “Butch” . . . her heart interest lies with the “Fighting Sea Bees” in Africa. SHIRLEY JEAN McKINLEY Ambition: Eeautician Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Jazz Activities: Class Vice-President 1,2,; Freshman Science Club; Senior Glee Club; Dance Committee; Commercial Club; Senior Week Committee. Natural . . . calm, cool, and collected . . . don’t be misled by her quiet¬ ness . . . takes part in any fun-making group . . . detests jitterbugging . . . likes saxophones . . . worried needlessly over homework . . . why, Shirley, you knew “moore” than we did. SHIRLEY MAE McMANN f ' Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Writing Letters Pet Aversion: Men Activities: Senior Glee Club. Calm . . . school never’ll give this young lady grey hair. . . . witty remarks are right along her line . . . even lifted the most sober hearts with her many jokes . . . we wonder about your repugnance toward men, Shirley! . . . it couldn’t be true, now! ANTHONY ALFRED MORELLI Ambition: Aviator Hobby: Bowling and Movies Pet Aversion: Mondays Activities: Band 1, 2, 3; Senior Glee Club; Junior Science Club; Minstrel Show. Witty . . . diligent . . . co-operative . . . many times the girls in C-12 would have frozen but for Tony’s jacket ... we had a hard time convincing him that Trig homework should be done before 8:45 . . . and, incidentally, that blush is very becoming! PETER JOHN MORGANELLI Ambition: Doctor Hobby: Aviation, Model Building Pet Aversion: Silly Girls Activities: Freshmen Science Club; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Debating Club; Minstrel Show; O. L. . Committee, Business Manager; Ring Committee; Dance Committee; Senior Glee Club; Junior-Senior Re¬ ception; German Club. Scholarly . . . solid . . . close to top of our list, socially and scholastically . . . other half of Alberto team . . . accomplished pianist and first class Sea Scout ... he is headed for sure success; we extend best wishes for what’s bound to come true. 39 ANNA FRANCES MURPHY Ambition: Aviatrix Hobby: Swimming and Dancing Pet Aversion: Dull Neck Ties Activities: Freshmen Science Club; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show; Basket¬ ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Senior Week Committee. Gay . . . blithe . . . her sparkling wit and good share of common sense combine to make her an interesting character . . . seldom misses a social or basketball game . . . everyone’s friend . . . only natural with her gay spirit that she would want to soar. SARAH ANNE NASH Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Roller Skating Pet Aversion: History Activities: Commercial Club; Freshman Science Club. Flippant . . . Sally always has an answer . . . definite ideas about the latest fashions . . . fifth period is devoted to letter writing ... no one can accuse Sally of not doing her part to help morale . . . even with the war she has so many tall beaus! HAZEL IRENE NELSON Ambition: Laboratory Technician Hobby: Riding Pet Aversion: Frank Sinatra Swooners Activities: Freshman Science Club, Sec; Minstrel Show; Cheer Leader; French Club, Sec.; Debating Club; Ring Committee; 0. L. I. Com¬ mittee, Asst. Editor. Effervescent ... a delightful companion . . . capable assistant too—isn’t she, Mr. Editor! . . . was never affected by the manpower shortage . . . that pixie-like smile did it . . . her smartness in the social line is rivaled by her scholastic ability. NANCY JANE NUTTER Ambition: Airline Hostess Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Writing Letters Activities: Senior Glee Club. Attractive . . . serene . . . one of the prettiest girls in the Senior Class . . . that serenity, plus her winsome manner, should make her a favorite airline stewardess . . . her favorite flower, orchids . . . her favorite country, w ' ell, Puerto Rico . . . know why? ANNA CLARA OHANIAN Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Dancing and Singing Pet Aversion: Conceited People Harmonious ... a quiet smiling dignity and a delightful spirit of friend¬ liness ... an ardent lover of music ... a natural flair for those long tailored jackets . . . her olive skin and pretty black hair distinguish her as the “Hedy” of M. H. S. 40 LILLIAN ONESCHUK Ambition: To Further Education Hobby: Reading Pet Aversion: Radio Commercials Activities: Class Secretary 1; Freshman Science Club; Senior Glee Club; Minstrel Show 4. Complaisant . . . immaculately groomed . . . our “good Samaritan” . . . once you’re established in Lil’s good graces, you have won a life-long friend . . . Glenn Miller’s No. 1 admirer . . . believes grammar rules aren’t neces¬ sary . . . best wishes to you! MAURICE MARTIN PANAGIAN Ambition: Navy Hobby: Building Airplane Models Pet Aversion: Debutantes Boisterous . . . “Hercules of the Heights” ... an ardent movie fan . . . just as ardent a woman hater . . . “Punt” is equally at home on a bowling alley or on a pair of skates . . . We shall never forget his booming laugh reverberating in the corridor. LOUISE CECILIA PELLEGRINI Ambition: Undecided Hobby: Reading Pet Aversion: Love-sick Seniors Activi s: Senior Glee Club; Dante Club. Reserved . . . composed . . . studious . . . there never was a day when Louise’s homework wasn’t prepared ... an index to her character, for she is efficient and painstaking . . . this demure young lady evinces no interest whatsoever in the stronger sex. LEONARD MICHAEL PETTI Ambition: Pilot Hobby: Model Airplanes Pet Aversion: Girls Activities: Football 3, 4; Junior Science Club 3; Oak, Lily, and Ivy Com¬ mittee. Courteous . . conscientious with his studies . . . Milford High’s fair¬ haired boy . . . one of our top athletes . . . loads of admirers . . many of our loveliest lassies have cast wistful glances at “Leo,” but he’s just not interested ... or is he? ERNEST MICHAEL PANORESE Ambition: Music Arranger Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Work Bland . . . dark and handsome . . . works afternoons for a local concern, but his heart isn’t in it . . . would rather listen to B. G. than load furniture . . . there’s a certain lass in Hopedale who has a yen for him . . . she’s not the only one!! 41 or (joJ an iCc ounl. n i EVELYN VIOLET RONDEAU Ambition: Nursing and Acting Hobby: Raising Corn Pet Aversion: Spy-ring Movies Activities: Minstrel Show 4. Rollicking . . . witty . . . popular . . . “Scrappy” is a newcomer at Mil¬ ford High, and her delightful humor and personality have won her many friends . . . kept us in stitches with her hilarious performance in our Minstrel Show . . . hats off to you, “Scrappy.” VIRGINIA MARIE RUSSO Ambition: Executive Assistant Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Freckles Activities: Freshman Science Club; Commercial Club; Senior Glee Club. Active . . . always ready to tell or listen to a good joke. . . . needs every inch of her height to contain her admirable qualities . . . faithful . . . sincere . . . helps maintain a lively conversation . . . even in class . . . loathes her attractive freckles. THEODORE SAMAR IS Ambition: Engineer Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: “Going Steady” Activities: Minstrel Show 4; Senior Glee Club; Freshman Science Club. Playful . . . even disposition . . . his own ideas about daily routine: out nights, sleep days . . . even in class . . . keen in history . . . charms the out- of-town girls with his company . . . some taste for streamlined cars! . . . how about a ride, Teddy? LORRAINE CATHERINE SARDONINI Ambition: Airline Hostess Hobby: Collecting Photographs Pet Aversion: Sailor Suits Activities: Junior Science Club 4; Senior Glee Club; Minstrel Show 3, 4; Commercial Club. Refined . . . poised . . . combines charm with intelligence . . . neat . . . notice her clothes and hair styles . . . has a mass collection of photographs . . . of whom? . . . believes in variety ... at present engrossed in a pair o blue eyes . . . right, Lorraine? JOHN NATALE SAVELLI Ambition: Marine Corps Pilot Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Frank Sinatra Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Science Club. Jovial . . . lighthearted ... a real “hep-cat” . . . brightened up classes with his flashy socks. . . can we ever forget the zoot-length jackets! . . . prefers “going steady” ... for awhile, anyway . . . lead’s the life of Riley . . . what’s the secret, Jacky? 42 ARTHUR ANTONIO SCHIAVO Ambition: Coach Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Concert Music Activities: Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Freshman Science Club; Commercial Club. Stalwart . . . manifests great athletic ability . . . enticing . . . deprived us girls of his dancing versatility . . . prefers Sons of Italy . . . when not seen at Johnny Jacks will be found cruising in his V-8 with Pete . . . heading for Uxbridge, maybe? ELEANOR ROSE SCHULTZ Ambition: Model Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: Wheaties Vivacious . . . gay . . . always ready with a quick come-back . . . her blithe and carefree spirit just could not conform itself to the routine of M. H. S. . . . more than a little guilty, we fear, of absenteeism . . . performs wonders on her toe taps! ALBERT JOHN SESONA Ambition: Mechanical Engineer Hobby: Hunting Pet Aversion: Girls Indifferent , . . to studying, anyway . . . pleasant companion . . . good sport . . . answered immediately the call to our trade school . . . divides his time between sports and girls . . . regular attendant at the rollerskating rink . . . good performer, too! TERESA ANN SETTANNI Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Skating and Tennis Pet Aversion: Staying in Nights Activities: Freshman Science Club; Minstrel Show; Dante Club; Senior Glee Club; Commercial Club. Chatty ... a bit mischievous but charmingly so ... a neat appearance . . . “Terry” is the type of girl who views the world through rose-colored glasses . . . makes up for her lack of inches by her abundant supply of kind¬ ness . . . keep smiling! FLORENCE CECELIA SHEA Ambition: Army Nurse Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Poor Sports Activities: Minstrel Show 4; Senior Glee Club. Graceful . . . here’s the new blond everyone was so anxious to meet . . . fulfilled our expectations . . . made her debut as the alluring Hawaiian dancer in Minstrel Show . . . showed no partiality at Milford-St. Mary games . . . “Ken” you explain, Flo? 43 X (JoJ and (dounlru PAUL FRANCIS SHUBER Ambition: To Play Sax With Big Name Band Hobby: Farming Pet Aversion: Unsociable Girls Activities: Intramural Basketball; Junior Science Club 3; Minstrel Show 4; Dante Club; Band 1, 2. Suave . . . nonchalant . . . man about town . . . girls, take note, if you re interested in Paul, you would do well to become a farmerette . . . yes, he’s that odd combination of smooth sophistication, farmer and musi¬ cian . . . plays sax in Kid Boots’ Band. GRACE LILLIAN SLAVIN Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Ice Skating Pet Aversion: Fussy Customers Activities: Senior Glee Club; Senior Week Committee. Gentle . . . soft-spoken . . . her pleasant and charming manner has won her many friends . . . rather lonesome these days because Roxy is in the Army . . . sees that her customers get their allotment of gum . . . clever ice- skater ... a friend worth having. ESTELLE BEATRICE SMITH Ambition: Private Secretary Hobby: Collecting Stamps Pet Aversion: Washing Dishes Activities: Freshman Science Club; Senior Glee Club. Stately . . . quiet . . . possesses a very engaging blush ... a delightful spirit of camaraderie is found in this tall fair-haired girl . . . conscientious . . . tries to keep her social life a secret, but our scouts report a heart interest in Maine! VIOLET SMITH Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Hopalong Cassidy Activities: Freshman Science Club; Minstrel Show 4; Commercial Club; Debating Club; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Glee Club; Senior Week Committee. Vivid . . . colorful in dress and personality . . . Mac is different, with her long black bob and her own particular hobbies of good-looking jewelry and clothes . . . keen interest in school activities . . . who’s this chap she enjoys being with so “Mush”? ROBERT ANTHONY SOLARI Ambition: Naval Fighter Pilot Hobby: Building Airplanes Pet Aversion: Harry James Activities: Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Freshman Science Club; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Dance Committee; Minstrel Show; Senior Glee Club; Junior-Senior Reception Committee; Senior Week Committee, Chair¬ man. Smooth . . . he’s tall, dark, and handsome, girls . . . deceivingly quiet . . . a good athlete . . . always well-groomed and well-mannered . . . “Buck” is definitely good material for your little black date books . . . but there’s a priority on him ... so sorry! 44 JOSEPH MARIO SPERONI Ambition: Army Air Corps Hobby: Collecting Records Pet Aversion: Class Eectures Activities: Freshman Science Club; Junior Science Club 3; Intramural Basketball; Senior Glee Club. Engaging . . . unperturbed . . . pleasant . . . congenial . . . striking per¬ sonality . . . we ' re still wondering where he spends his Friday nights . . . rarely attended our socials . . . and then, never asked the girls to dance . . . result: many a broken heart! ELIZABETH LOUISE STOUPPE Ambition: Commercial Artist Hobby: Collecting Records Pet Aversion: Wallflowers Activities: Junior Science Club 3; French Club; Senior Glee Club. Happy-go-lucky . . . carefree . . . always on the go . . nothing ever bothers Betty, not even French translation . . . gets her exercise by running to school every morning at 7:58 . . . frequently attends our socials and games . . . interested in Navy? MADELINE JOANNE TESTA Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Fussy Customers Activities: Debating Club; Freshman Science Club; Dante Club; Com¬ mercial Club. Petite . . . loves to talk . . . especially during third period ... a bit of a fly-away, but it rather enhances her carefree charm . . . peppy . . . mischievous . . . uninterested in M. H. S. boys . . . what’s the secret ... is it the Army or Navy, Madeline? ANTHONY JOSEPH TIEULI Ambition: Sports Writer Hobby: Dancing and Table Tennis Pet Aversion: Dull People Activities: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Senior Glee Club; Senior Week Committee. Likeable . . . fun-loving . . . always the life of the party . . . the last word on the dance floor . . . really hep to the jive . . . seldom seen without a smile . . . active in all sports ... a champ at table tennis . . . your success will lie in that field, Tony. HELEN MARY TIEULI Ambition: Dietician Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: Swoonatras Activities: Freshman Science Club; Minstrel Show 2, 3, 4; Dante Club 3, Secretary 4; Senior Glee Club; Junior Science Club 3, Secretary 4; O.L. I. Committee. Indefatigable . . . true friend . . . industrious . . . charming simplicity . . . displays a scholastic versatility . . . we’ll never forget Helen’s pleasant manner and sunny disposition . . . her good nature was never even affected by lengthy assignments. 45 CLARA MARY TOSCHES Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Skating Pet Aversion: History Activities: Freshman Science Club; Dante Club; Commercial Club; Senior Glee Club; Minstrel Show. Conservative . . . zealous . . . gay ... a neat dresser ... an easy manner . . . always displays a kind, friendly interest . . . especially for Rudy . . . rides to school in his small truck . . . has all the requirements for an excellent and capable secretary. RITA LORINE TUMOLO Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Radio Advertisements Activities: Senior Glee Club. Taciturn . . . tranquil . . . always does her work faithfully . . . her easy going manner has won her a spot in our affections . . . her accuracy, neat¬ ness, and punctuality are a few attributes that will enable her to become a very successful secretary. MINDA HARRIETT VAUGHN Ambition: U. S. Cadet Nurse Hobby: Collecting Snapshots Pet Aversion: Guy Lombardo Activities: Freshman Science Club; Commercial Club; Basketball; Senior Glee Club. Facetious . . . amicable . . . good student . . . hilarious . . . never tires of oking with her classmates and teachers . . . yet manages to preserve decorum in the library 4th period . . . Minda has a collection of earrings which never ceases to amaze us. VINCENT PAUL VERRELLI Ambition: To Join Navy Hobby: Navy Pet Aversion: Frank Sinatra Activities: Freshman Science Club; Senior Glee Club. Hearty . . . ambitious . . . refused to wear a tie until one of the faculty reformed him ... a “Peck’s Bad Boy” to his teachers but “Charmsy” to us . . . athletic . . . prefers the baseball diamond . . . hope your dream of swabbing ship decks comes true, Charms. CELIA CARMELLA VILLANI Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Roller Skating Pet Aversion: Conceited People Activities: Freshman Science Club; Dante Club; Senior Glee Club; Com¬ mercial Club. Cheerful . . . one of our many “Swoonatras” . . . those little feet cer¬ tainly do get around the dance floor and roller rink . . . has an optimistic outlook on life ... a little girl with a big smile . . . Celia set the hair styles for most of our girls. 46 PATRICIA ATHLEEN WATTS Ambition: Art School or Conservatory of Music Hobby: Collecting Autographs Pet Aversion: Musical Discord Activities: Senior Glee Club. Genuine . . . elusively charming . . . little is known of Pat’s private life as she is rather reticent and retiring . . . her interest in art is reflected in her clothes, which give proof of good taste . . . conscientious in everything she undertakes. RALPH HERBERT WEBSTER Ambition: Undertaker Hobby: Wood-working Pet Aversion: Coming In Nights Activities: Minstrel Show 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Unconcerned . . . easy-going . . . found books just too cumbersome to carry home . . . possesses a hidden talent for the drums . . . the Gene Krupa of M. H. S. . . . delights in digging graves . . . ugh! . . . didn’t attend socials . . . wasn’t home studying either. RICHARD EDWARD WELLMAN Ambition: Naval Aviation Cadet Hobby: Coin Collecting Pet Aversion: Staying Home Nights Activities: Freshman Science Club: Junior Science Club 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 2, 3; Class Treas. 2; Student Association, Director 1, 2, 3, Treas. 4; Senior Week Committee. Funloving . . . carefree . . . always ready to hear a good joke and tell one too . . . comes to all our socials . . . enthusiastic cheerer at the basketball games . . . we’ll miss that Buick of the vintage of 1926 . . . hope you iu Phyl your ambition, Dick! PATRICIA ANNE WILLIAMS Ambition: Occupational Therapist Hobby: Collecting Souvenirs Pet Aversion: Sopranos Activities: Freshman Science Club; Basketball 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 3, 4; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Oak, Lily, and Ivy Committee. Buoyant . . . animated ... a veritable ray of sunshine . . . we shall never forget how tempting that shiny red apple looked every third period . . . homework never got her down, or did it Pat? . . . her gay personality will pave the way of her success. MARILYN ESTHER WOOD Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Dancing and Skating Pet Aversion: Fussy Customers Activities: Senior Glee Club; Minstrel Show; 0. L. I. Committee. Pretty . . . spontaneous . . . pleasant disposition . . . tho’ a newcomer to our class, she has won a host of friends and admirers . . . rhythmical . . . one of our best dancers . . . you should see her “go to town’’ ... on the dance floor, of course. jJ or Cjocl and Cdountry 47 EUGENIA WANDA ZARACH Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Reading Pet Aversion: Getting Up Early Activities: Freshman Science Club; Minstrel Show 3; French Club; De¬ bating Club; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Senior Glee Club; Literary Editor, Oak, Lily and Ivy. Tranquil . . . composed . . . will we ever forget the day she and “Re” wore different pins! . . . has a large collection of records . . . we know that her admirable qualities will result in her becoming as successful a secretary as she was a student. REGINA MARY ZARACH Ambition: Laboratory Technician Hobby: Swimming Pet Aversion: Ted Lewis Activities: Freshman Science Club; Debating Club; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Senior Glee Club; French Club; Minstrel Show 3; Oak, Lily and Ivy Committee. Brilliant . . . efficient . . . sincere . . . the other half of a well and smartly groomed pair . . . loyal . . . reliable . . . remember those chemistry lab periods? . . . how did we ever survive! . . . may the qualities that endear you to us, Jean, lighten your way. l lfjemonam Sura iflanjarrt turnrin ' ii 1925-1941 As we reflect on days of school We miss Dora as our friend. We miss the light in Dora’s eyes; The joy her smile could send. We remember her as a quiet lass, In whose heart was love for all. We remember her as ‘‘one of the crowd, ' ’ Till she heard Him and answered His call. And now that our high-school days have ended, Our eyes for a moment grow dim. We seem to see her, still smiling, Still happy—she’s living with Him. 48 WJLo’a Mo j or 1944 Nancy Nutter Anne Donnelly Louise DeLuzio Marilyn Wood Norma DiPietro Pauline Holland Eugenia Zarach Dorothy Kaizzi Hazel Nelson June Guerriere Adeline Mantino Regina Zarach Evelyn Rondeau Serma Germagian Louise Pellegrini Florence Shea Gloria Berardi Jean Celley The Zarach Twins BEST LOOKING Peter Macchi BEST DRESSED BEST DANCER BEST ATHLETE BEST NATURED MOST DIGNIFIED MOST ARGUMENTATIVE Joseph Fertitta Anthony Tieuli Joseph Carey Joseph Farese Joseph Fertitta Lawrence Ciccarelli MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Peter Morganelli MOST POPULAR Lawrence Ciccarelli MOST MUSICALLY INCLINED Paul Shuber MOST CONSCIENTIOUS MOST HUMOROUS MOST CHEERFUL MOST SERIOUS MOST FASCINATING MOST CO-OPERATIVE MOST FLIR TA TIO US MOST COURTEOUS Leo Petti Joseph Farese John Mastroianni Howard Anderscn Robert Solari Lawrence DelVecchio Louis Bonvino Joseph Fertitta Ja ledictorian Regina Zarach J n i euiew 94a fatal ori t 1 an Louise Pellegrini UU JJc on or Hazel Nelson In addition to the above , the following ten pupils have received honor grades for their four years: Peter Morganelli Gloria Berardi Adele Harris Lawrence DelVecchio Janice McGill Estelle Smith Francis Alberto Leo Petti Eugenia Zarach Joseph Carey Motto: For God and Country Class Colors: Red and white Class Flower: American Beauty Rose Class Pianist: Gloria Falconer Miss Leap Year: Anne Donnelly Winner of D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award: June Guerriere Our Senior Class Officers are from 1. to r.: Larry Ciccarelli, President; Joe ' Farese, Treasurer; Phyl Beaudoin, Secretary; Gloria Beradi, vice-president. Cjod and Cdountr The Junior Prom is the most important event in the Juniors’ social life. Here we see that it is so in the bright faces of those who were lucky enough to be up in the front row of the grand march. How well we remember that night. Ofi 1945 junior P rom We are very pleased to send our class mes¬ sage to you somewhere on sea. If you can spare a few minutes, I’ll tell you what the Juniors did this past year. Our year’s big affair, of course, was the Junior Prom, which certainly went over big. Setting the date for February eleventh we romantically chose as our theme Always In My Heart. This was further carried out by the beautiful decorations of red and white stream¬ ers, with thousands of red hearts suspended from the ceiling and covering the walls. Our Dance Committee and talented supervisor, Mr. Fred Metcalf, worked diligently for its success. Finally our anticipation became reality. The night was an awful one outside: rain, snow, slush, but inside, oh boy, the memory of that night will be Always In My Heart! The Junior boys stole the show as far as athletics went. Dick Consigli, Scrappy Pilla, Sal Michelotti, Hank Bianchi and Joe Graziano were all stars. However, we lost one of our majors. Consigli signed up with the same team you’re on. We are now all looking forward to the day when we can tell you in person how proud we are of you, who fought that we might live. tyjouri prom the lest clc ciss ever 3L orence The Honorable Junior Officers are, 1. to r.: Baker, Piscia, Fertitta. Bianchi was absent when this picture was taken. 50 As President of the class of 1946, “I’m Coming In On A Wing And A Prayer” with congrats from my class on your recent burial of another sniper—May such increase! (Not the snipers—the burials!) We found our Sophomore days packed with fun, and for a good reason. We now felt grown-up. No more were we the teased under dogs of our Freshman year. Instead, we joined in the initiation of this year ' s crop of greenies. Do you recall that thrill, Reed? How eagerly was each social function antici¬ pated this year! A year makes a big differ¬ ence, doesn’t it? These, Our Freshman Officers, are: 1. to r.: Lucy Lom¬ bardi,Chuck Votolato, Robert Andreotti, Eve-Marie Celozzi. We also put our heart and soul into sports —particularly football. And we are indeed proud of our own “Shipwreck” Castiglioni’s brilliant performance on the battlefield. When it came to war drives, too, our class was right on the ball. On the sale of war stamps, we really went to town. In fact, one of our Sophomore rooms (Miss Ford’s C-12) hit the target with a 100% shot. How’s that for achievement? We hope that our efforts on the school front will return you to us before another year passes. 12)ear (Senny, The President of the class of 1947 (this little neophyte, of course) takes this opportunity to extend greetings and best wishes from his classmates. We may be small in stature but we are big in heart for you, your buddies, and sisters in uniform. Do you remember how excited and scared you were when you first entered M.H.S., Ben? Well, we’re no exception! But as soon as we became acquainted with our teachers, stu¬ dents, classes, the correct stairs to use, etc., (Remember the one way traffic?) we practi¬ cally took over the school. Gee, but we had fun!! Good jitterbuggers! It wasn’t all fun, though. The teachers saw to that. We had to study!! Of course, we pur our two-cents’ worth in the high-school sports. In fact, what would the Jay Vee’s basketball team have done without our own “Itchy” Webber and Yours truly (ahem!)? Well, Ben, we are all confident that if you play as good a game for Uncle Sam’s team as you have played for Milford High’s, victory is in hand. Reservations have been made for your speedy return home—so won’t you hurry? Our Cheerful Sophomore Officers pictured are, 1. to r.: J. Ferreira, P. Kimball, N. Grillo, B. Balian. nj 51 3°r Cj ocl and (do oun President of 4 7 ear Jeanne, There may be a shortage of leading men in Hollywood, but your old Alma Mater has more than her share of glamor boys. Recog¬ nizing this as being Leap Year, the Oak , Lily, and Ivy Committee launched a search for the most attractive boys in the high school to be featured in a special “pin-up page.” Natur¬ ally, the task of selecting only a few from our collection of Gables, Boyers, and even a Sinatra or two, was very difficult. Among the Freshman heart-throbs is Harry “Itchy” Webber. He’s a young Adonis. Another of the younger members is Albert Consigli living proof that good things do come in small packages. We can’t forget dark-eyed (sigh) serious Domenic “Doc” Defonso, a most manly-man-to-be. “Eddie” Henderson, the cutest thing you ever saw in an usher’s uniform, is the repre¬ sentative of the Sophomores. And then, then we find the stuff dreams are made of! Suave Danny Giampietro. Oh, that smile and those eyes! In the dignified group (Seniors to you) we have our rugged out-door man, Joe Carey, that blond charmer, Leo Petti, and tall, dark, and oh, so handsome Peter Macchi. What a group! I haven’t named all of the “pin-up boys,” Jeanne, because when I start to talk about them, I simply drool and forget myself com¬ pletely, but you’ll find all of their names under the picture. Pin it up! 52 ear K larrz, Take time out for a second; light up a “Lucky,” and try to recall our conversation just prior to your departure for parts un¬ known. At that time you mentioned that there seemed to be a definite lack of beauty among the fairer sex at Alma Mater. But, O boy! If you were here now, you would see quite a transformation in the appearance of these same femmes. Much credit for this, of course, must be given to Miss Dorothy Callahan and the new make-up department of the special 0. L. I. photographic staff. (If the debs ever come upon this epistle, they ' ll tear me from limb to limb and throw my re¬ mains in the Nile to sicken Cleopatra’s crocodiles.) No fooling, though, under separate cover we are sending you a copy of “the best 0. L. I. ever.” In it you’ll find a picture of eighteen of the most glamorous, dazzling, scintillating, captivating, beautiful girls who ever quick¬ ened the pulses of the Beau Brummels and the Mortimer Snerds of M. H. S. After looking over these “glamours” very carefully, compare their pictures with those you probably have of Betty Goobels, Lena Tuner, and Dottie Lammie. Then dash for a pin to redecorate your barracks, fox hole, or what-have-you. Sincerely trusting that you will not too greatly incur the envy or riot of your buddies when you hang this picture in your barracks, I remain, yours for beauty, 53 Q : zation6 rc aviiz. (Committees CUs ydctiuitieS ★ ★ ★ • • • THE JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEE: Blanche Balian, Joe Compagnone, Lil THE FRESHMAN HOBBY CLUB O’Rourke, Charlie Touhey, Marie Bianchi, Brad Doane, and Stanley “Jones” cer- is industriously und ertaking air- tainly put on a good dance, under the careful supervision of Mr. Metcalf. plane modeling with Miss Claire Lynch as advisor. Joe Carey, on a M. H. S. S. ASSOCIATION HALLOWEEN PARTYscene, taken from the balcony tour of inspection for the rest of shows the students in special costumes dancing gayly to the harmonious tunes ot the committee, observes their work- Ben Lancisi’s orchestra. Prizes were awarded for the most attractive costumes, manship. (j°d an o un i r ' l Happy O. L. I. Committee Members are: seated, L. De Luzio, J. Coniaris, Alterto, Carey, Morganelli, H. Nelson, P. Beaudoin. Standing, H. Tieuli, A. Harris, T. Crosby, G. Falconer, J. Guerriere, R. Zarach, E. Zarach, Del Vecchio, Appleton, Petti, M. Wood, P. Holland, P. Williams, M. McGill, M. Beccia, G. Beradi. Our 1944 Ljearlooh is 2 ) e initefy Oest Over say 0. an 10. 2)ear O imlad, We read in the News that there has been - quite a bit of action down there where you are. Well, there’s been no lack of it up here too. Quite a bit different, but action just the same. We’ll tell you about it. We of the 0. L. I . staff have been head over heels in work. We became weary of hearing from engraver, printer, and photographer, “No, you definitely can’t have that for your yearbook. The war, you know.” Rather than become repetitious, we refer you to our fore¬ word. But the Editor-in-Chief, his assistant, and all the committee members responded with excellent team work, and we feel that this edition of our yearbook definitely is “the best 0. L. I. ever,” and will, we think, more than liveup to your expectations. Since you left, there has been a mysterious new language introduced at M.H.S. Strange words like three-ups , zinc etchings, cuts , forms, dummies, cut-away, halftones, six-points to sixteen point, ems, pie, Packard, Gothic, Fifth Avenue type, ad infinitum could be heard from committee members, while the rest of the Seniors stared pityingly, wondering about our sanity. Some¬ times we wondered about it ourselves. We were, as I said before, all kept busy and didn’t just talk; we acted. The literary editors, Eugenia Zarach and Louise De Luzio could be seen at times racking their brains diligently for new and clever ideas for Senior writeups. We couldn’t have all of them read: “John Jones — cheerful — happy-go-lucky — a good friend—goodluck, Johnny.” And being the extraordinary class that we are, we have proved rather difficult to describe in the con¬ ventional manner. But, Kimball, what a time we’ve had rais¬ ing money for this book! Besides being the best, it will also be the most expensive. We hadn’t planned on that at first. As our faculty advisor frequently stressed to us, “We have a champagne appetite with a beer pocket book.” I guess we were under the impression that printers and engravers were going to do all our work out of the kindness of their hearts. We found out differently — and quickly. Our class was certainly lucky in having Mr. Moran as its princial yearbook advisor. We’d be lost without him. To him as well as to Mr. Higgiston and Miss Pyne, our finan¬ cial caretakers, and to Miss Callahan, Miss 56 Important O. L. I. Business Conference is carried on by Joe Carey, Pete Morganelli, Mr. Higgiston, and Fran Alberto. They guarded the dollars and watched the budget. Pinardi, and Miss Cenedella, who have been in charge of all the writeups, we express our sincere thanks and appreciation for their ad¬ vice and co-operation. They have been con¬ siderably aided mainly by our chief workers, Gloria Berardi, the Zarachs, HelenTieuli,and Pat Williams. Those of us who were not quite so ambitious take off our chapeaux to these busy helpers. We do the same to the pupils in Miss Whipple’s drawing classes and to those in Miss Agnes Lynch’s and Miss Cath¬ erine Curtin’s typewriting class for their ex¬ cellent work and help in preparing copy for the engraver and printer respectively. Yes, Kimball, without the help that each of these gave in his or her own way and without the co-operation of the committee as a whole, we’d be as licked as the Heinies and the Japs will soon be by the likes of you. So there you have the general idea of what we’ve been doing to get this book together. It was a headache while it lasted, but a worth¬ while one. We expect no thanks; we just hope you like it. It is we who should thank you. 1944 (3. oZ! (Lommittee Editor-in-Chiej Joseph V. Carey, Jr. Assistant Editor Hazel I. Nelson Business Manager Peter J. Morganelli Ass ' t Business Manager Francis J. Alberto Literary Editors Louise M. DeLuzio Eugenia W. Zarach Script Editor Carolyn W. Gordon Photo Editor Phyllis M. Beaudoin Sports Editor Leo M. Petti 55 o dates George T. Appleton Mary P. Beccia Gloria A. Berardi Jeanne D. Coniaris Therese M. Crosby Laurence L. DelVecchio June A. Guerriere Adele Harris Pauline F. Holland Janice M. McGill Helen T. Tieuli Patricia A. Williams Marilyn E. Wood Regina M. Zarach Our Helpful Yearbook Advisers, Miss Callahan and Mr. Moran, give suggestions to P. Holland, R. Zarach, L. De Luzio, J. Carey, and J. Coniaris. We surely appreciated their assistance. 57 .J ' or (joJ and Cdounl r y These Senior Week Planners are; 1. to r.: G. Elliott, J. La Chapelle, A. Mantino, A. Bulso, A. Donnelly, Solari, Misses Celley, Diotalevi, Smith, Beradi, Bassetti; second row, Bonvino, S. McKinley, Tieuli, Ettinger, Wellman, N. Di Pietro, G. Slavin, R. Granholm, I. Bozzini, Macchi, Ciccarelli, Farese, A. Murphy, Fertitta. diaimi Senior WJeeh to l e a WJI-PL.jp, rograrmne ear If ever our thoughts turned to you, it was most definitely during that eagerly awaited period of your high school career—Senior Week. I’m sure you will enjoy hearing about it even though the misfortunes of war denied you a personal participation in the activities. The war hindered us a little in our plans, too. But we were most fortunate in being able to carry out all our ideas and none of us will ever forget our final week here. The Senior Week Committee was elected early in March with Bob Solari as chairman and Jean Celley as vice-chairman. Plans for the week were immediately formulated. Right from the start there was no doubt that our Senior Week would be just a little better than the previous ones, for we always felt that our class had so much more on the ball than all others. Remember? Anyhow, we worked long and hard under the capable supervision of Mr. Moran, our adviser, and we finally lined up a pretty swell program, as you’ll see for yourself. The week was opened on Monday morning, June twelfth, with a formal session of the Senior class in the auditorium. As our chair¬ man, Bob presided and was assisted by the various committee heads, captained by John Cugini, and Anthony Tieuli. It was here that our farewell gifts were received, with Jean Celley as the presentist and one in¬ charge. Some of the gifts were highly amus¬ ing; others were just so-so, but all of them provoked much hilarity. Jean and her associ¬ ates worked hard and long to make this feature so successful. In the afternoon we gathered in the Town Park for a real peppy time. There was a variety of games and stunts for both boys and girls such as baseball, dashes, a hoop race, and a tug or war. You can imagine what a hooting time we had! Again we thank Johnny Cugini and Tony Tieuli for the peppy P.M. program. Our pep would not allow us to conclude our day’s activities there, so that evening found us enjoying our Senior Night program in the auditorium. At this time the usual be- P.M. program. The games were carried on amidst lusty howls from less daring on¬ lookers. We all stumbled home limp as dishrags, but after an hour or so, we were raring to go again. 58 Chairman of Senior Week, Bob Solari, and Asst. Chairman, J. Celley, are pictured above with (1. to r.) A. Beradi, A1 Donnelly, G. Slavin. quests were read from the class will by George Appelton. The class prophecy, with its ridiculous predictions regarding the future of our class members, was aptly given by Jean Conaris and Francis Alberto, with a prophecy on the prophets by Peter Morganelli. The class gift was presented to the school, after which the 0. L. I. was dedicated. This formal dedication lent a serious tone to the program, and was beautifully done by the committee. Tuesday afternoon found us fresh as daisies and mighty eager for our party at the State Theatre. Our class members produced a rollicking show that nearly equaled “This is the Army.” Wednesday was that Red Letter Day which seemed never to come. With mixed feelings of regret and joy, we received our diplomas from Mr. Carey, chairman of the School Committee. By this time we had come to realize that all too soon would the doors be closed upon the happiest years of our life. And so, Tom, we bade adieu to M. H. S. and our carefree school days. We looked back for a moment—wistfully—High School isn’t really bad, is it—now that it’s over? Maybe we’ll meet on a troop train soon. Until then—- lours as ever, Co-Chairmen Robert A. Solari Jean M. Celley Secretary Rita A. Bassetti T reasurer Violet Smith Chairmen of Class Day John A. Cugini Anthony J. Tieuli Chairman cf Theatre Party Joseph C. Farese Chairman of Class Night Anne L. Donnelly Toastmaster at Banquet Joseph M. Fertitta dissociates Angelina M. Berardi Louis A. Bonvino Irene H. Bozzini Mildred H. Bradanick Anna C. Bulso Gloria E. Diotallevi Norma F. DiPietro Grace E. Elliott Ruth P. Granholm Louis G. Iacovelli Dorothy E. Kennelly Janette R. LaChapelle Peter R. Macchi Adeline Mantino Shirley J. McKinley Anne F. Murphy Grace Slavin Richard E. Wellman Senior Week Plans being discussed by Asst. Chmm. Jean Celley; 1. to r.: A. Donnelly, Solari, A. Beradi, Carey, Farese, G. Slavin. Nor fj and (dountry 59 %r QoJ and (dounlr ' J The Student Association Members are, seated 1. to r.: Cellev, Wellman, Treasurer; J. Guerriere; Secretary, Fertitta; President, T. Crosby; Vice-President, Carey; Activities Chairman, Besozzi. Standing, I. Kelley, F. Fertitta, C. Luisetti, Wrenn, Webber, J. Strobeck, E. Celozzi and B. Ettinger. 3 udent dissociation dissemblies f roue interesting to ear JJ avia, Since you would have been a Student Asso¬ ciation representative this year if you hadn’t joined the Army, I thought I’d drop you a line or two on the progress of the organiza¬ tion. We carried on in the same usual way by remembering the sick and the sorrowing with cards, fruit, and flowers. But we also spon¬ sored some excellent auditorium programs. I’ll tell you here about just a few of them, for if I were to write about them all, I’d have your buddies on my neck. I suppose they are even now patiently waiting for you to join them at the P. X. or in the Day Room. Or is it K. P. that’s awaiting you? Well, let it wait and listen to this. One of our best entertainers was Miss Virginia Drew, a young and pretty graph¬ ologist. Charming Miss Drew amazed us with her accuracy in reading our hand¬ writing and calmly told the student body (and teachers, too) our weaknesses, while we turned the colors of the rainbow. However, she was mistaken in the case of Leo Petti, our 0. L. I. Sports Editor. Remember him? Miss Drew stated that he was careless in appearance, mixed well with people, and was not accurate in his work and studies. If you do recall Leo, you will remember him as one of our very best, neat, and very shy boys; a whiz in studies, especially in math, which demands efficiency and accuracy. Aside from this error, however, she was excellent and accurate. We must admit, we were all quite charmed by her personality and intelligence. Another celebrity was Dr. Henry Gerald, a brilliant Scandinavian psychologist. We might call him a mind reader, but the tech¬ nical name of his work is mental telepathy. How well I remember this assembly, for our Senior class president neatly gummed up the works. And I don’t mean maybe ! Dr. Gerald guaranteed to disco ver any article hidden in the room. A toy pistol was handed by Dr. Gerald’s student assistant, to the president with instructions to hide it upon his person. However, he passed it to another person with¬ out the knowledge of the assistant. When Dr. Gerald returned to the room, his powers of concentration led him immediately to our president. Imagine his dismay and confusion when he could not find the pistol! He con¬ centrated so intensely that the perspiration 60 Hallowe’en Contest Prize-Winners are: ?, Morganelli, C. Wright, Manguso, P. Williams, Fertitta, and Consigli. President Joseph F. Fertitta ’44 Vice-President Therese M. Crosby ’44 Secretary June A. Guerriere ’44 Treasurer Richard E. Wellman ’44 Chairman of Activities Joseph V. Carey, Jr. ’44 poured from his forehead. Dr. Gerald failed and admitted it. When he found out that the toy had been unfairly maneuvered, however, he became as angry as you would if ordered to the coal pile after spending the day on K. P. On another enjoyable program we had a lecturer who spoke on the methods and duties of the F. B. I. and the Secret Service. Mr. Grathwell (who incidentally resembles the comedian Bert Lahr) told us that the two most helpful clues in tracking down criminals are fingerprints and nicknames such as: “Gatemouth” O’Connor, “Dynamite” Jake, and “Shoe Box” Annie. By the way, David, did you ever know how the term “G-Men” came into use? When F. B. I. agents cornered a public enemy, the notorious bandit cried out, “Gee, men, don’t shoot!” Fsn’t that an interesting fact? Their motto: Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity, is one that we can all adopt. Really, David, Mr. Grath¬ well was terrific! So terrific was he in fact, that you could have heard a pin drop during the entire lecture. And you know how often that happens at assemblies! All the programs proved highly enjoyable, and we wish you could have taken them in. In the course of a few years, however, I’ll wager that you will be one of the speakers selected to address the students on how you and your buddies fought to preserve the four freedoms. udent (council Juniors Joseph DiAntonio Florence Fertitta Jean Strobeck Bradford Doane Sophomore Fred Besozzi Howard Celley Claire Luisetti Barbara Ettinger Freshmen William Wrenn Eilleen Kelly Evemarie Celozzi Harry Webber The Board of Directors of our student association fre¬ quently conferred with Mr. Higgiston on matters of policy. Left to right they are: Therese Crosby, Vice Pres.; Joseph Fertitta, Pres.; Mr. Higgiston, Richard Wellman, Treas.; June Guerriere, Sec.; and Sgt. John Cugini from the C. A. P. 61 “Swing to Victory Cast” certainly did itself proud. The specialty numbers of E. Rondeau, the “doughboy,” J. Farese, the “bum,” F. Shea, the “hula dancer,” Bibbo, Jionzo, and Ahearn, the “milk-maids,” and all the soloists were splendid. The chorus, accompanied by Director Ben. C. Fancisi, excellently supported the vocals. (jfi hews Jop performance of lljin s re i Olio tv from. Jront Poiu 2)ear Bol, As you well remember, each year the Senior class boasts that its Minstrel Show is the “best yet.” Nevertheless there never was a class or show like ours. Not meaning to brag, we declare that our “Swing to Victory Min¬ strels” topped all. If we remember correctly, you were in the last one. Although we missed you, we man¬ aged to get along. John (Abbott) Savelli and Theodore (Costello) Samaris suitably clowned their way through a riotous skit. Jokes flew high, wide, and handsome from five endmen: Charles Touhey, Lawrence Ciccarelli, Bob Solari, Peter Morganelli, Francis Alberto, and endlady, Hazel Nelson. Even our interlocu¬ tor, Bradford Doane, had a hard time choking down his giggles. Some of the jokes were good, even the corny ones. We had a pleasant addition to our group in Florence Shea, a newcomer direct from Hawaii. She did the famous Hawaiian hula dance, explaining all the hand motions and their meanings. Incidentally, Bob, it was pretty nice even from an amateur’s point of view. There was not one vulgar chuckle—■ not even from the groundlings. Ben Lancisi was our capable director again, and what a hair-greying task was his! He spent months “cherchez-ing the femmes” and chasing up bashful boys. The group he finally selected, however, did itself proud! Our crooning squad consisted mainly of Helen Morin, Connie Wright, and Joe Farese. Joe was always quite a pal of yours, but I’ll bet you never realized he could be one of the Sinatra-challengers. The chorus, of course, lent good support from the rear. The applause, as the curtain was drawn, made us believe we were good enough for Broadway. Well, who knows? And so, there you have the “Walter Winched” on our Minstrel Show. Maybe in a few years, when you’re home again, our class can get together and put on another one just as good. Well, almost as good, anyway. Oh 62 The Band Smiles Brightly at you. From left to right some are, C. Wright, A. Malnati, C. Innis, P. Williams, A. Murphy, A. Cimino, M. Allen, B. Whitney, J. Colavita, C. Iadorola, P. Lucier, and W. Garland. Jean Celley is our Majorette. We’re sure you know the others. ZJc oums men- -£ven Oii-St op, c Cool?, and cJdiste n as I can well remember the year you played for the Band. Who can ever forget that trembling brass section? Oh, but this year it certainly was a different story. Poor Mr. Lancisi, our director! We hon¬ estly don’t know how he put up with us. It’s a good thing that he didn’t walk into the band room one day when we were jazzing up his pet overture. There would probably have been a few more Angels in Heaven if he had. Seriously though, without Ben, the band would never be what it is today. It’s super! It was as difficult to transport the group to the football games this season as it was for you to sail through your Officers’ Training Pro¬ gram. But you know the old saying, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” We certainly found one, for there weren’t many games played in which we did not bang, blow and toot. Confidentially, Fred, your C. O. should witness a few of our parades! When it came to marching, we could out maneuver your coziest close-order platoon. When we went tooting down the street, everybody ran for a view of Milford’s A-l Band. You’d think they were viewing the New Orleans Mardi Gras. At the time I am writing this, we are mak¬ ing plans for our annual Concert. It is going to be a wow! Yours truly will play his solo during the rests this year, as usual. There is, of course, the ever constant threat of “No sellee ten tickee, no showee.” However, we are all anxiously awaiting our debut. We are really going to town on some sharp tunes and several good marches, such as: Sunny Italy; Bits of Old Times; and Melodies from Faust. Doggone good selections don’t you think? Cocky, aren’t we? If we hold up to past reputations, and I’m confident we shall, we’ll give Milford another musical treat. A rehearsal must be about to commence because there is as much noise in that band room as there is on your rifle range right after the order “Commence firing!” has been given; so until later it’s Jor (joJ and Cdc oitnl n J 63 The Swift Oratorical Contestants standing: L. DelVecchio, P. Morganelli, E. Smith, R. Zarach, J. McGill, G. Beradi, M. Beccia, P. Williams, A. Harris, H. Nelson, E. Zarach, A. Donnelly; seated, L. DeLuzio, V. Lewis, J. Coniaris, L. Pellegrini, C. Tosches, F. Alberto was absent. rience ear _J ran, The Swift Oratorical Contest, sponsored annually by Superior Court Justice John E. Swift, one of our distinguished alumni, has come and gone, and it was a lot of hard work while it lasted. But I’ve learned something. After mulling over many books on the Con¬ stitution, I understand now why so many gallant men are willing to fight and die for it. When we first began the work on our literary efforts, we dusted off all the history books we could find. The essays soon began to take shape. Those words that we were searching for were as elusive as a Jap, but we soon cornered the words as we know you have the Jap. After we had handed in the essays to our advisers, we all breathed a sigh of relief. We thought our work was finished. I guess we just felt that everybody else’s would naturally be better than ours. When Mr. Higgiston read our names as the winners of those first preliminaries, we began to feel funny inside. Probably you’ve felt the same way when the mess cooks serve hash for the fourth time in a week. Then began the long discussions as to whether it was better to be in the first, second, or third group of contestants. The first one argued that if you were first, no one knew how good anybody else was and besides, the misery of speaking would be over quickly. The third group said that they could get a lot of tips from the first speakers, and therefore they would be the best. The second group said it would be a bad spot to be in, which¬ ever way you looked at it. Well do we remember those fourth and sixth periods that we spent in the auditorium shouting at the walls and trying to make them understand what we were saying. Miss O’Connell, our expression coach, had un¬ dying patience with us. She made us realize that we must believe in what we said. I think that we all learned a very valuable lesson both from her and from the research. til we speak again, 6 These Ingenious Theorists of the Junior Science Club never discovered a scientific substitute for homework, but they certainly tried. The four officers seated at the table are Charlie Touhey, Treasurer; “Sis” Fertitta, Vice-President; Joe Fertitta, President; Helen Tieuli, Secretary. dial ! elated h ddt)ear After looking through a long list of old papers, I found that this was the fourteenth anniversary of the Junior Science Club, and I know that you, as the first president, would like to know something about it. You’re probably very busy, but not too preoccupied, I bet, to read a letter from home. The club is still about the same as it was in your day. Mr. Metcalf is its very capable director and, as always, had many interesting things for us to do. The constitution and qualifications also are the same as in 1930. The membership has changed, however. Now, there are forty members. The meetings were held once a month. Several interesting moving pictures were shown. There were many student demonstra¬ tions and lectures. Remember how you felt the first time you put on a demonstration? You looked at your audience; they looked at you; you felt like going home. Well, that’s the way it was with me. From the time I crawled shakily to my feet until I sat grate¬ fully down again, it was one long agony of suspense. What if it doesn’t work? What if something goes wrong? What if it blows up the place? I had a mental picture of the giggles and confusion. But, finally, all went well and I relaxed once more. Joyfully! Unfortunately, because of the war, no demonstration was held this year. The Christmas party and the May S oiree, how¬ ever, were great successes. On both occasions the auditorium was tastefully and beautifully decorated. But I don’t have to tell you what Mr. Metcalf and the club can do with a yard of crepe paper and a thumbtack!! We’ve had lots of fun, but we learned a lot, too, and we’re grateful to our director for all the time and patience he used in making our club the success it was. We proudly boast of many members who have made good in many fields. I imagine that some of you who have joined the armed forces have found the things you learned under Mr. Metcalf very helpful. It is our hope that we may be able to put our knowl¬ edge to the same good use. X and (Country 65 x gu and Cdountr ft Senior Jeanne D’Arc Members are: 1. to r.: Janette La Chapelle, Eugenia Zarach, Hazel Nelson, Regina Zarach, Elizabeth Stouppe, Joseph Carey, Therese Crosby, Adele Harris, June Guerriere, Jean Celley, and Jean Coniaris. Miss Pianca, our advisor, was bashful. French P(u! Starts Oiiette Pt) re anting Ilont a Prip to Pc ' np arts 2 ) ear a, I know it will please you to learn that “Le Cercle de Jeanne d’Arc” has enjoyed another successful year. We have a membership of ten girls and one boy. From that you can see that the man-power shortage is catching up with us, too. But we had a good time and didn’t let it bother us—much! Miss Pianca is still our excellent instructor. During the year, we held conversations with imaginary Frenchmen and even made lavish plans for a trip to France. I have no doubt, Ed, that you will see France long before we do. If you do, our club will expect a lengthy and interesting account of it at a future meeting. We also held interesting programs at which Janette La Chapelle served as mistress of ceremonies. Each pupil took part by reciting poems or memory passages. Alouette, Au Clair de la Lune, Ma Normandie and other favorites were reviewed in tuneful duets and trios. The Valentine Day Program stands out most vividly, for on that day Miss Pianca surprised us with bags of petits-jours, those deli¬ cious cookies that she makes herself. On another memorable day she brought her French sabots to school and allowed us all to try them on. This was indeed a treat. I can’t say that I’d enjoy wearing them all the time, especially when running to reach school be¬ fore the eight o’clock bell, but getting ac¬ quainted with them was an enjoyable experience. Encouraged by Mile. P’s cheerful “Tra- duisez s’il vous plait,” we translated many books. We shared the sorrows and heart¬ breaks of Graziella; eagerly followed Harpa- gon’s miserly tricks; sighed over the heroic life of the immortal Jeanne d’Arc and gasped at the story of Columba. Most important were the many facts and customs we learned about France and her people. We were certainly lucky to have re¬ ceived such a wealth of fascinating informa¬ tion from Miss Pianca. To you who are bringing victory closer, we say, “Merci mille fois” and “Bon chance.” re voir , 66 The German Club Members, gathered above, are contemplating their plans to Americanize der Vaterland. They are, 1. to r.: Louis Morcone, Francis Alberto, Therese Crosby, Peter Morganelli, Adele Harris, and Jean Celley. Our editor Joseph Carey, although not a member, is a visitor at the meeting. Alumni (Berlin to l c etnem ear Now we know what you meant when you told us about the wonderful times you had in the German Club. We, too, enjoyed our membership in it. Accompanied by the squeak of Miss Pianca’s victrola, we sang all the songs we had learned. Do you remember Die Lorelei , 0 Du Lieber Augustine , Du, Du, and 0 Tannenbaum ? Our favorite is %wei Herzen. It’s true we may have sung with more en¬ thusiasm than harmony, but we certainly enjoyed it. What we liked best, though, was listening to Miss Pianca tell of her travels in Europe. Our questions must have seemed endless, but she answered them patiently. Really she in¬ fected us all with a wanderlust which I know will never be satisfied until we actually visit those same places. You, Al, will probably see them soon. On your way to Berlin with our victorious armies, you’ll be able to say, “I know this place.” Of course our club hasn’t been all play. We diligently translated several books con¬ cerning the adventures of Arnold, Hans, Emile, Rose, and Fritz—remember? Then there were those elusive verbs which we finally mastered. Mastered? Well, we gave them a good try anyway. What we learned most willingly was the German script. This we found most advantageous in writing notes, for no other students could decipher them. It was really funny to watch the expression on the face of an unsuspecting snooper when he found a note in German script. It would be fun to try some on a military censor—or would it? The unforgettable occasions came when Fraulein Pianca treated us to that delightful German delicacy, apfelkuchen. How good it was! Of course we had to earn it by memoriz¬ ing a passage or finishing a book in record time. Our club activities are over now, but the knowledge we’ve gained will last, I’m sure. Who knows—probably the understanding we have of Germans and their country may be a great help in bringing peace and order to these misguided people. In closing, we all join in saying most heartily “Gluck auf.” 67 II Circolo Dante Members: I. to r., Settani, Cosentino, Bianchi, Mantino, Treas.; Beccia, V.P.; DelVecchio, Pres.; Tieuli, Sec.; Bulso, Capuzziello, Villani; row 2, Francesconi, Lombardi, Crivello, Grillo, Pigalargi, Luchini, Schiavone, D ' Alessandro, Fornaciari, Pellegrini, Marino, DeLuzio, Tosches, Consigli; row 3, Figlioli, Besozzi, Parente, Cosentino, Tosches. 2 ), ' ear When I picked up the newspaper the other day, I got the shock of a lifetime. There was your picture grinning at me. How does it feel to get a medal for taking twelve prisoners single- handed? It must be great and to think you are really in Italy—not just reading about it. As you have been in Sicily for so many months, the Italian you learned in school, however meagre it was, must have helped you out. You’ve probably added many more words to your vocabulary. And I imagine even a slight knowledge of the language gave you quite an advantage with the girls. I bet that your buddies wished they could say “Buon giorno, Signorina!” Our club still carried on in much the same way, with Miss Molinari as our patient and capable director. Do you remember how she always insisted that we say, “II Circolo Dante?” Well, she still insisted and we still called it the “Dante Club.” We just couldn’t seem to remember. What price youth! What a hubbub there was when it was decided that our meetings were to be conducted in Italian ! We girls felt mighty important when we were addressed as “Signorina,” and it was mostly “Signorina” because there were only five boys in the club while there were forty-five girls. In the auditorium, just before the Decem¬ ber holidays, a Christmas party was put on by Dante members exclusively. To ease the man-power shortage that evening, guests from other classes were invited. Can’t you just picture the hustle and bustle that went on to make the party a success? What a time Miss Molinari had tried to satisfy our appe¬ tites ! She told us that she now knows what a mess cook puts up with. Probably this sounds as though we did nothing but have a good time. Far from it. In addition to the pleasure we had, we also learned about Italian literature and the cus¬ toms and manners of the people. It will be a great pleasure to us when that unhappy land is liberated from the grinding heel of German domination. i uon ucji4.no, 68 The Argumentative Senior Members of the Debating Club: from left to right, P. Beaudoin, F. Alberto, A. Harris, H. Nelson, M. Testa, G. Appleton, V. Smith (later eliminated by adviser), R. Zarach, E. Zarach, P. Morganelli, L. DeLuzio, convinced E-i-c Carey (standing) when he visited them. elteuei Se eruor 2 ear Sully, Since you are among the missing as far as our Senior class is concerned, here’s the real inside information on the Debating Club, the first of its kind for several years. We probably would not have had one now unless we had that will-to-win spirit. Oh, we had to get approval from the higher-ups, and a good director too, but we did just that. In November we presented a petition to Mr. Higgiston. This was signed by twenty Seniors. In it we asked to have Dr. Ryan as director. We eagerly awaited the principal’s decision and were delighted when it was a favorable one. We didn’t know just when we would meet, but we soon learned that we were given the extra period on Tuesday as our “arguing time.” We went to work immedi¬ ately on our great experiment, feeling confi¬ dent of success because any venture sponsored by Dr. Ryan will result in that. Since the first organization, our member¬ ship decreased somewhat, but those of us who remained certainly went in for argumentation in a strong way. Ours was a club of quality — not quantity. We really felt important when we began to talk on serious topics. There was only one trouble: As soon as anyone learned we were members of the famed Debating Club, he just said “You win.” There isn’t a bit of doubt about it, our experience in presenting logical arguments will be good for us even when we join the Army. Imagine being able to wangle a two weeks’ leave out of a captain when all he intended to hand out was an overnight pass!! A club like this, Sully, really brings out your argumentative ability even though it scares you to death first. Oh, how well I re¬ member the first time I stood up and tried to convince the audience that I was right. I can imagine how I looked, but I don’t want to. My knees sounded like your barracks must on pay day. Probably you’ll be home by the time we get ready to tackle our friendly local rival. On that memorable night may you have the ex¬ treme pleasure of seeing the opposing team hanging on the ropes, weak and weary. Oh %, Qd and Count, V 69 X (Joel an dCo oun Im The THEO-HARMON Group is all dressed up for the opera. Nothing less would warrant such an out- coming. Seated are: Gloria Falconer and Jean Celley; standing are: Philip Lucier, Miss Swift, and Harry Holmberg. M, To one who has made the grade in a famed navy chorus, the doings of our four-member Theo-Harmon Club may be very tame. But remember, Bill, you got your start with us, so here goes with a few high notes on our group, a very elite and select group, too! We reorganized early in September. The first half of the year we struggled bravely through theory. We thought at first that it was hard, but it was just a breeze—a good conditioner for harmony. Did we work over that! We studied hard, and at last were able to put chords together. Our first efforts were very feeble, but when they finally began to sound like something, we were thrilled as the bobby-socks brigade is over Frank Sinatra. Let me tell you, Bill, those chords sounded out of this world. Our excitement reached high C when we found out that the Metropolitan Opera Com¬ pany was coming to Boston and that we were going to hear one of its performances. You’d think with only four members in the club that the choice would be easy to make, but it wasn’t. However, we finally decided on Carmen. For months we had planned and saved for the night of April twelfth. Finally it arrived and we, looking super-smooth, attended our first grand opera. Before the performance, we were dinner guests of Miss Swift, our capable instructor, at the Copley Plaza. We had an excellent meal there, thanks to Miss Swift’s kind generosity. They say it’s fashionable to be late. If so, count us out, because we arrived at the theater in time to see everything and everybody worth seeing. The opera was all that we hoped or imagined it to be. The orchestra, the cos¬ tumes, the singing—everything was strictly “4-0.” I imagine our enthusiasm was about equal to yours when someone on board ship gets a new “pin-up girl;” so we couldn’t help it if we did rave. Just remember the many good things you learned when you were one of us. Remember too that we Theo-Harmoners are with you first, last and always—especially Oliette 70 Special Senior Glee Club with our editor as their guest; 1. to r.: Phyllis Beaudoin, Minda Vaughn, Norma Di Pietro, Gloria Falconer, Jean Coniaris, Jean Celley, Violet Smith; standing, Patricia Watts, Joe Carey, and Louise De Luzio. They are arranging a perfectly super graduation program. jbtar oCe enme. I wish you could have returned here some Thursday morning to listen to one ofour Senior Glee Club’s sessions. We were really hep! I suppose you’re thinking that no matter how good we were, we couldn’t have been better than your vocal camp group. Occasionally someone did hit a sour note or sang “mi” for “sol”, but outside of that, we were okay. Since it has been only a short time since you left M.H.S., I guess you can remember that we had these weekly sessions, not only because they served as a helpful course in our vocal training but because they were also rehearsals in preparation for the Great Event. Gradua¬ tion exercises just wouldn’t be complete with¬ out a little vocal harmony, would they? We tramped into the auditorium every Thursday to take our seats, and as Gloria Falconer, our talented pianist, gave us the chord, and Miss Swift, our capable director, raised her baton (really a ruler) we swung into somet hing like America , or America the Beautiful , or the Star Spangled Banner. These songs have been sung year after year, yet the significance of their lyrics never failed to bring a lump to our throats, just as they must to yours and the millions of other Americans who hear them. They are symbols of the “land of the free and the home of the brave”, the reason why you’re out there on the battle¬ field instead of here with us. This year Miss Swift selected nine girls to sing on graduation night. Among the songs delivered was my favorite: Stars of the Summer Night. Somehow that song always reminds me of you. It makes me think of you lying in a fox-hole with your buddies after the guns have quieted down, looking up at the stars of the summer night and thinking of home and me, I hope. I can’t possibly know how you feel, Lennie, because I have had none of your gruelling ex¬ periences. I can assure you, however, that all of us at home are doing everything we can to get you back as soon as possible so that we can join in song as we used to do. 71 : !■ ■ : i I sssSP 39®, 1 XLU0- XW 1 | | ' Lj Fvrvr j M ; i IS4 li 1 p ftpfip B $£ [ ' flAM 1 I f J j 1 ff 1 i s H iAili i | mm i am n ST. MARY’S AND M. H. S. basketball teams lined up with coaches and officials OUR HARDWORKING CHEER before THE big game of the season. Just look at the faces of the spectators! Excite- LEADERS: Front, Norma Di ment was high. Pietro, Hazel Nelson; Rear, Anna 1 y ■ � Coniaris, Jean Strobeck, Marie Bianchi, and Jeannine Lally, who cheered us on to victory. COACH ERNIE ROBERTI is here instructing Joe Gattoni, Elwin Elliott, Arnold Votolato, Pete Macchi, Tony Tieuli, and Sally Micelotti (now in the Navy) in the art of bunting. These Stalwart Football Players certainly made us proud: First row from left to right, Solari, Ciccarelli, Carey, Macchi, Schiavo, Karakeian, Consoletti, and Farese; Second row, J. Graziano, Petti, Pilla, R. Consigli, M. Garabedian, Micelotti, G. Warren, Di Antonio, Coach “Fitter” Cahill. 0(i CSaiins Sootlail Successful; do-dhamps mtaJ X eacfiie ear Sirt, It has been a long time since you played football for but we can still remem¬ ber how well you played in that sport. This year our boys really went to town and played some beautiful games; in fact, it was said that we had the most successful team in twelve years. In September, everyone expected the same results as every other season. But at the first game, when we saw our team in their flashy red uniforms, pounding down the field, we knew they were going places. Six days before the opening of school, can¬ didates were called for their basic training at the “old battle field.” We were immediately put through strenuous calisthenics by Coach Cahill, who used the tactics of a top-kick. As a result of this we were always in excellent physical condition, and together with deter¬ mination this proved to be the prime factor of our successful season. This also saved the “sarge” the trouble of giving out the “Purple Heart,” for no one was seriously injured. Throughout the campaign we suffered only two defeats and one draw, but we certainly were not unclassed in any contest. It was said by the Natick team that we had the most out¬ standing fine of all the opponents they had met this season. The spirit and will to win of the boys were excellent. There was no indi¬ vidual star of the season, but every game had its own shining light. We came closer to victory over Framingham than we have for a long time. We were the favorites outplayed them all the way until they crossed the goal line in a last minute run. We really looked like a ball team out there though. “Sack” Schiavo, Joe Farese, “Mud” Papalian, Joe Graziano, Jigger Warren, and Larry Ciccarelli, hard hitting linemen, re¬ minded one of General Lee’s tanks smashing their way through the enemy. The ends Pete Macchi, Babe Karakeian, and Bob Solari were also exceptionally good. “Scrap Iron” Pilla, with his remarkable passing and flawless playing in the quarterback slot, was of tre¬ mendous value to the team. “Dead-eye Dick” Consigli, was often the cause of many an ache or pain following a game. This hard running lad was to a great extent responsible for our many victories. As you know, Dick 74 : The Football Varsity Members are: Petti, Cic- carelli, Farese, Solari, Karakeian, Consoletti, and Warren. is now wearing the uniform of the Navy and is no doubt walloping the Japs with that same grit and determination that he used on the gridiron against his opponents. Our incom¬ parable right-half, Joe Carey, astonished the onlookers by his beautiful pass receiving. There wasn’t anything the matter with his ability to buck the line either. In fact, his plunging through often established a beach¬ head in enemy territory. Towards the latter half of the new season, a new find emerged into the limelight. Leo Petti, who developed into one of the best end runners of M.H.S. in several years, was often seen running down the sidelines with the speed of a P.T. boat skimming in for the kill. It was largely be¬ cause of his running, combined with Carey’s pass receiving, that the spectators were held breathless throughout the Framingham game. Yes sir, Art, that Armistice Day battle was our most exciting and best played contest even though we were defeated. We could tell, as we came onto the field, by the opponents themselves that we were expected to be trampled. After the game started, they soon changed their minds. When they saw the long thrusts made by Petti into their territory and the gains made by Pilla’s air attack, Carey being the target, they decided that the game was going to be tough. They were ab¬ solutely right. OG tlall l esu its — 1943 Sept. 18 Milford—25 Hopkinton —7 Oct. 2 Milford—18 Clinton -0 Oct. 12 Milford—7 Marlboro —2 Oct. 16 Milford—0 Natick -0 Oct. 23 Milford—0 Norwood —7 Oct. 30 Milford—20 Hudson -0 Nov. 11 Milford—0 Framingham —7 Nov. 20 Milford—33 Maynard -0 Now, Art, what do you think of our boys? I’d say they surely went to town, wouldn’t you? I wouldn’t be surprised at all if one of the players becomes as famous as Frankie Sinkwich or even Knute Rockne. Our Dashing Joe Carey is shown executing one of his unique plays at height of the Framingham Game. anc 75 These Smiling Male Basketeers comprised our team. They are: Varsity, kneeling left to right, Micelotti, Anderson, Carey, Pilla, and Consigli. Junior Varsity, standing, Mgr. “Jones,” Comolli, Celley, Pederzoli, Coach Benjamin, Webber, Bianchi, Votolato, and Graziano. Oil Reviews with PL eaiure JJoopsters ' Saccessfa Sc eason 2 ) ear CL. If I remember correctly, you once re¬ marked that the one serious disadvantage in our basketball team this year was lack of height. You were unquestionably right, be¬ cause height was just the thing we did lack, with one exception; Captain Joe Carey. What a captain he was! But more about him later. As you know, Celso, Coach Cahill left for Navy service a few days before our initial game. He was succeeded by Stan Benjamin of Framingham, who filled Fitter’s shoes beautifully. He saw that we possessed no height; so he made speed demons out of us. Yes, Celso, he made speed match height. The result was a successful basketball season, in which we won eleven games out of eighteen. How did we make out with St. Mary’s this year, did you ask? Well, you guessed it, they won again. It seems as though that magic spell they have on us won’t succumb to our voodoo. Milford took the first game of the series, but then the Saints bounced back and took two straight, and the series. Boy, but you should have seen the games! First Milford was ahead, then St. Mary’s, then Milford, then the Saints. When Milford pulled ahead again, a St. Mary’s fan swallowed his gum; then the Saints took the lead. Then—then— Oh, what games! You’d probably like to know something about the boys on the team. Captain Joe Carey was our center, and high scorer of the season. Boy, did Joe make his height count! He repeatedly grabbed that ball off the back- board, dribbled down the court, and sank two pointers. You should have seen the shot he developed; it was a humdinger. You see, he grabbed the ball, turned—oh well, we can’t explain it, but take it from us, it was a beauty. Tony “Scrapiron” Pilla was our key man in the backcourt, and a genius at it too. His tricky passing and all round play was superb. “Scrappy” could shoot, too. Dick Consigli was Scrappy’s right-hand man in the back- court. Dicky proved himself to be a great hoopster as well as a terror on the gridiron. 76 Champs of Intramural Basketball are 1. to r.: Ahearn, Jones, Tredeau; second row, Consigli, Bibbo, Tosches Farese, Cardone. “Hoppy” Anderson handled our right for¬ ward position, and quite clever he was, too. The way he danced around that court was as beautiful to watch as one of Sonja Henie’s eye-catching skating performances. Yes, Hoppy’s followers, and especially the girls, appreciated him greatly. Sully Micelotti teamed up with “Hoppy” at left forward. Sully developed a left-handed shot that had people wondering whether he was right- handed or left-handed. You see, by shooting one-handed shots with both hands, the little half pint constantly left our opponents dazed. Johnny Cugini and Henry Bianchi were the coach’s two dream boys. These boys were sent into the game very often to pull a contest out of the fire. And don’t think they didn’t. Arnold Votolato and Howard Celley are the boys who will bear watching in the future. These boys are only in the Freshman and Sophomore classes but honestly, without any exaggeration, they are good. Well, Celso, that pulls the curtain on our basketball achievements. We’re sorry you’re not here to talk it over with us. We could probably get a lot of pointers from you. But you’re playing with another kind of team in another kind of game—a serious one which I know you and your teammates will win. Coach Stan Benjamin has left us now to play baseball with the Baltimore Orioles and next year’s prospects are somewhat gloomy. Coaches are hard to find in this day and age —especially one like ours. But we’ll keep waiting and hope that the Junior Varsity 1943-1944 Dec. 31 Milford 28 Uxbridge 21 Jan. 5 Milford 55 LIpton 21 Jan. 7 Milford 28 Natick 26 Jan. 11 Uxbridge 27 Milford 23 Jan. 14 Milford 41 Blackstone 37 Jan. 19 Milford 33 Natick 23 Jan. 21 Framingham 18 Milford 10 Jan. 26 Milford 37 U pton 17 Jan. 28 Milford 48 Franklin 44 Feb. 2 Milford 29 St. Mary’s 27 Feb. 4 Framingham 43 Milford 19 Feb. 8 Milford 38 St. Marks 20 Feb. 16 Milford 39 Blackstone 34 Feb. 18 Franklin 48 Milford 44 Feb. 25 St. Mary’s 24 Milford 19 Mar. 7 St. Mary’s 26 Milford 23 youngsters will shape up fairly well. I guess we looked pretty sad last year but we showed them! The intramural teams had their fun, too. You should have heard them in the halls before a game. You’d have thought they were about to make their debut at Madison Square Garden. Coach Benjamin and Some of his boys: Micelotti, Ander¬ son, Carey, Consigli, Pilla who made all shots count. x gu an dCc ounli n ) The Girls’ Basketball Squad has more charm than our male teams. Here is a picked group from the four classes. We male admirers agree that there is a combination of beauty and brawn. The co-captains Jean Celley and Norma Di Pietro stand in the center, surrounded by their teams. proudiij Presents Pc a no ram a o JPashe t BelL ’ -Jdi uities ear L ueli n, Knowing how enthusiastic you were about basketball when you were in school, I know you will be interested in learning about this season’s feminine basketeers. After having taken part in several sharp shooting sessions, I can give you firsthand inside information. To begin with, we had two major teams, captained by Norma Di Pietro and Jean Celley. These were phonetically named “Fitter’s Fighters” and “Floogie’s Flingers” and were composed of Seniors and a few (lucky) underclassmen. We were allotted the use of the court two afternoons a week. Since several Seniors worked at different p.m. hours, more underclassmen were able to participate, and we must admit here that some of them were really good. (Generous of us, isn’t it?) Before the games, we would spend half an hour or so warming up by practicing baskets and passes. Then, at last, we’d be ready and would eagerly take our positions. Excitement would be high from the sound of the starting whistle to the final “Time!” Since the teams were evenly matched, the score was generally close—sometimes even disputed. Fortun¬ ately Miss Crane, our very patient and capable coach, was always on hand to inter¬ vene in the interest of justice. Although organized teamwork was our objective, we did have some outstanding players. The winning teams usually owed their victories to Jean Celley’s long shots, Norma Di Pietro’s accurate shooting, or to Anna Murphy’s lightning baskets. This achievement earned her the name of “Speed.” Assisting the forwards in guard positions were Eleanor Cipriani, with her inexhaustible energy, and Violet Smith, a very peppy and determined guard. There were other excel¬ lent players too, who will probably be heard from again in ’45 and ’46. That the girls took these contests seriously was evidenced by the determination with which they played. This zeal often caused more tumbles, slides, and scratches than baskets, but the casualties were never heavy. In any case we had among us several ardent first-aiders, who were only too willing to exhibit their skill. Flere again Miss Crane would interfere—much to the relief of the unwilling patients. We owe our coach a 78 Some Outstanding Basketball Belles are, 1. tor.: Misses Cipriani. Di Pietro, Smith; standing, Scott, Wright, Carey, Iadarola, Werber. great deal for her wonderful instruction and companionship which made these tourna¬ ments so popular and added so much enjoy¬ ment to our school year. On a few occasions whenever Freshmen were lacking to make up two teams, some of the braver members of the male Jay Vees consented to fill in. To even things up, they had to play by keeping one hand behind them. You can well imagine the hilarity of these games and how hotly they were con¬ tested. Yet, though our opponents used only one hand, it was definitely the upper one, for we here sadly confess we were no match for their super shots and perfect passes. In spite of these losses and the inevitable aches and limps, we were extremely sorry and surprised to see how quickly the season ended, for though we may not have covered ourselves with glory, we certainly had some glorious times. ddhe Sportsman S jPra r Dear Lord in the battle that goes through life, We ask but a field that is fair. A chance that is equal for all in the strife, The courage to do and to dare. And if we should win, let it be by the code With our honor held high. And if we should lose, let us stand by the road And cheer as the winners go by. Anonymous Mary Carey’s tall shooting, Mary Hickey’s gymnastics, “Slip’s” third-base slides, Miss Crane’s unique method of selecting substitutes, How awkward the Freshmen were that first day, The “Mutt and Jeff” jump balls, Pre-game jam sessions, Those near baskets with the ball balanced maddeningly on the rim, How the hearts of some of us jumped when we saw him looking at us? Oh, dear! Congratulations, Evie, on your enlistment in the WAVES. We are proud of your choice and wish you every success. Through whatever the future holds, and especially since you are now taking such an active part in this world game, remember your basketball training and make every shot count. ' ours tilvictory an Oliette d beyond, Miss Crane’s Senior Basketbelles, as they stand are: Adele Harris, Eleanor Cipriani, Anna Murphy; seated Jean Celley, Norma DiPietro, and Violet Smith. Miss Crane is quite snappy, seated in the chair. 79 1944 Baseball Squad. Front row: S. Micellotti, T. Tieuli, L. Ciccarelli, P. Macchi, R. Solari, J. Carey, T. Plla, J. Gattoni, S. Castiglioni, H. Anderson. Those in the back row did their part also, identification next year. -Jccodin EaUJS y e as on 2)ear Cliff, When you were graduated last year, the Milford High nine lost one of its best ball¬ players. Those “Silver Star” performances of yours are still talked about in local drug¬ stores and in our locker room. The locker room and the Crawn are still buzzing just as loudly as before over baseball matters. Not quite so loudly perhaps, but then, whc can hit home runs like you did? And who out¬ side of Ted Williams will ever again have a .540 batting average? Milford High has always been noted for its crack baseball teams. We’ve won both Midland and Bay State League Tournaments. Baseball is to Milford High as K rations are to a soldier stranded in a South American jungle. Who can ever forget those victories and rare (very rare, I might add) defeats? As the Milford High nine is just on ma¬ neuvers and has not (at this writing) seen actual combat, I cannot tell you of results. We have to meet deadlines, you know. Know¬ ing that you have probably missed that edi¬ tion of the Milford Daily News, in which Mary Droney, sports’ reporter, who was graduated from Alma Mater in 1938, gives a perfect idea of the outcome of our future contests, I quote verbatim. Her words are as follows: “It now appears likely that there will be a spring this year, also a baseball season, so it might not be amiss to attempt a little stock-taking of the Milford High School ball club. It is a trifle early for any authoritative prospectus but guessing is still one ot the few remaining inexpensive sports—especially since there is no penalty on the statute books for guessing wrong. “Two veterans lead the pitching depart¬ ment. Pete Macchi and Toni Tieuli are both back within the fold and fit for regular duty. Macchi, who will most likely be given the mound duties Saturday (April 28) against Clinton High; has size experience and a good deck of stuff with which to puzzle the enemy. Harry ‘Itchy’ Webber, and ‘Hoppy’ Anderson, both newcomers, are also on tap for mound duty. The backstop assignment will be cared for by ‘Larry’ Ciccarelli, a good receiver, and also a good hitter. ‘Vic’ Comoli is his understudy. The first-base job seems to be heading toward Arnold Votolato. Arnold is not the rangy 80 Here’s Coach Ernie Roberti. His recent ap¬ pointment to the Milford High Coaching posi¬ tion seems to be a good break for the team. We hope he can whip it into good shape. type but offers a fair target and can reach for the bad ones. “At second base the Milford nine has two other newcomers striving for the post, Elwin Elliott and ‘Hank’ Iacovelli. ‘Shipwreck’ Castiglione and Paul Tredeau are battling it out for the third-ball position. The veteran Tony Pilla will hold forth at shortstop posi¬ tion. This all-around athletic lad was an outstanding player on the basketball five and football eleven. He will be remembered as the Jr. Legion backer, who showed so much stuff in his seasons of competitive baseball. Scrapiron is a workmanlike infielder as well as a sound sticker. Galle is his understudy. This array gives the team almost an entirely new infield. “Out in the pastures, two of the beauty posts are due to fall to the veterans, Joe Carey and Sully Micelotti. They are both ball hawks and sound stickers. The center- field job is a tossup with Joe Gattonni and Phil Kimball. “The combination looks good in its present preliminary appearances, and should season as the spring rolls along.” The baseball coaching berth was left vacant when “Fitter” Cahill left for military duty. He is now, as you are, putting his ability to use against the Fascists. The berth 944 (l adelall cLeduie April May May May May May May May May May May June June P.S. 29 Clinton at Milford 3 Maynard at Maynard 6 Framingham at Milford 10 Marlboro at Milford 13 Natick at Natick 17 Maynard at Milford 20 Framingham at Framingham 24 Marlboro at Marlboro 27 Hudson at Hudson 30 St. Mary’s (tentative) 31 Clinton at Clinton 3 Hudson at Milford 7 St. Mary’s (tentative) You’ll have to add your scores and comments. A hungry press must be fed—on time. is now occupied by Ernest W. Roberti, former Milford High School football player— Ernie was considered one of the best lines¬ men. His knowledge of sports was still furthered while at St. Mary’s and at Ogle¬ thorpe University, where he received his A.B. degree in physical education. Ernie is doing his best to meet with success. Well, Cliff, knowing that you are an ardent Milford High baseball rooter, I know that you are pleased with this information. Oh OUR GOOD FRIEND CLEM MORAN 81 y )r Cj°J and (dounlnj Sponsors yJrmncjecl hj Francis 4l!erto The following names are those friends of the students and alumni of the Milford High School who have shown a generous spirit of co-operation enabling the students to publish the traditional Oak, Lily, and Ivy as a Year Book of the Senior class and the School’s activities. Ada’s Beauty Shoppe Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alberto Mr. and Mrs. Louis Alberto S 1 c Chuck Aldrich Elizabeth Alves, ’44 Ezalinda Alves, ’44 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson Robert Andreotti, ’47 Robert Appleton, ’47 Mrs. Ruth Appleton Mr. Yanok Arsenian Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Ashkins Mr. George Bagley Miss Norma Bailey Ruth Baker, ’45 Mrs. Ruth Bruce Baker Mr. and Mrs. Marco Balzarini Lillian Banks, ’46 Mr. Clinton L. Barnard Mrs. Mabel Barry Mrs. Malul Barry Albert Barsamian, ’47 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bassetti Mrs. Ivy M. Beaudoin Mrs. Jennie Beccia Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Beccia Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Benjamin Atty. Anna M. Berardi Berkeley Stores Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Berry Fred Besozzi, ’46 Mr. and Mrs. John Besozzi Mrs. Louise Bianchi Miss Elinor Bird Blue Shops Marguerite Bonina, ’47 Mr. and Mrs. William Bonsall Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Bonvino Miss Lillian M. Boyle Mr. and Mrs. John Bradanick Mr. and Mrs. A1 Bozzini Bradbury-Locke Co. Anne Bradley, ’47 Mrs. Helen Breault Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bright Mr. and Mrs. Phil Brilliant Brockton Shoe Store Edward Broughey, ’45 Mr. Paul Bruno Budget Beauty Shop Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bulso Miss Eva Burns Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Burns, Jr. Miss Connie Cacavelli Miss Josephine Caffarelli Miss Dorothy Callahan Miss Hannah E. Callanan Miss Mary Canali Mr. and Mrs. Gaetano Capuzzielo Salvatore Capuzzielo ’44 Anna Carasali, ’45 Nicholas Cardone, ’45 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph V. Carey Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Carey Miss Ida Carrachino P. Eugene Casey, Real Estate Wm. H. Casey Store Atty. James Catusi Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Celley Pfc,. Anthony M. Celozzi Atty. Alfred B. Cenedella Mr. Harold Cheney Cherokee Club Christine’s Beauty Shoppe Lawrence Ciccarelli, ’44 Mr. Mario P. Ciccarelli Miss Carmella Cicchetti, ’45 Miss Doris Cimino Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Cipriani Mr. Benjamin J. Clancy Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Clancy Clark Shaughnessy Miss Dora Clark Mr. Leonard W. Clark Rev. and Mrs. P. C. Clark Clarke Printing Co. Arthur P. Clarridge, ’45 Dr. John C. Cleary Victoria Comolli, ’45 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coniaris Albert Consigli, ’47 Mr. Peter Consigli Mr. Alphonso Consoletti Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Cook Cooper’s Cut Rate S 1 c Bob Cordero Mr. Ralph Cosentino Costello’s Mr. Nicholas Costrino Miss Agnes Crane Crivello’s Store Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Crosby Curley’s Lunch Miss Catherine E. Curtin Sgt. and Mrs. Domenic D’Ales- sandro Virginia D’Alessandro, ’46 Rev. Raymond Dalla Porta Mr. and Mrs. Peter D ' Amico Mr. Earl Damon Mrs. George Davoll Miss Mary Davoren Mr. Carl De Ieso, ’45 Miss Theresa DelCastello Mr. and Mrs. S. Deletti Mr. Alfred DelSignore Mrs. Santina DeLuca Lawrence DelVecchio, ’44 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Del¬ Vecchio Mr. Tim Dennehy S 2 c Arthur H. DePasquale Mr. Joseph DePasquale Miss Mary DeSantis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DiBattista Domenic DiFonzo, ’47 Miss Ada DiGiannantonio Mr. and Mrs. Alex DiGiannan¬ tonio Miss Margaret Dillon Sgt. William DiNardo Mrs. Adele DiOrio Mr. and Mrs. Angelo DiPietro Miss Rose DiPietro Dr. E. J. Dixon Bradford S. Doane, ’45 Miss Elizabeth Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Donnelly Mr. William Donnelly Lucy Dota, ’45 Miss Helen Duridas Mr. Henry Dwyer Mr. Walter W. Edwards Mr. William F. Edwards .Elwin Elliott, ’45 Mrs. Amie Ettinger Dr. Roy E. Ellsworth Miss Elsie Mary Evans Mr. and Mrs. George S. Evans Everybody’s Market Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Fal¬ coner Joseph Farese, ’44 Pvt. Peter F. Farese Miss Rose Farese Sgt. Sabino P. Farese Miss Mary Farrar Fashion Mart Margaret Feccia, ’44 Mrs. Marie Feccia Doris Federici, ’44 Rita Ferigno, ’45 Palmira Fernandes, ’47 Josephine Ferrante, ’44 Anna Ferrelli ’45 Mr. Peter Ferrelli Mr. Thomas Ferretti Mrs. Florence Fertitta Salvatore Figlioli, ’46 Mr. Nicholas Fino Mr. Nick Fino Charles Fokas, ’46 S 1 c John Ford Miss Mary B. Ford Mr. and Mrs. B. Forniciari Anne Forss Beauty Shop Doris Francesconi, ’46 A Friend Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Fuchs Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gallerani Cpl. James F. Galvin Miss Mary Gandolfi Michael Garabedian Wesley S. Garland, ’47 Mr. and Mrs. Emil Genest Mr. and Mrs. H. Germagian Miss Margaret Germagian, ’46 Daniel Giampietro, ’45 Miss Arline Gonzales 82 Mr. and Mrs. Clare Gordon Gordon’s Flower Shop Gould’s Hardware Mrs. Stefan Granholm M. F. Green Co. Mr. Charles A. Grillo S 2 c Wm. Grillo Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Guerriere Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guidi Mr. and Mrs. James Guido Mrs. Louisa Gulino S 1 c Joseph Gulino Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Hachcy Mr. and Mrs. William Harris Lieut, and Mrs. Paul T. Hayes Barbara Haynes, ’46 Helen’s Beauty Shop Dr. and Mrs. Sidney M. Heller Mr. and Mrs. James A. Higgiston Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Holland Mr. Hubert F. Holland Mr. and Mrs. Rocco Iacovelli Mr. and Mrs. James Iadorola Miss Ruth Ingalls Mr. Allyn Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Jenkins Miss Helen Johnson Mr. and Mrs. John Kaizzi Miss Mary Karakeian Dr. and Mrs. Francis X. Kelly Marjorie Kennedy, Hair Stylist Arlene Kempton, ’46 Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kennedy Donald Kerr, ’45 Philip S. Kimball, ’46 Mrs. Katherine King and Sons Mrs. Katherine King Mr. Robert E. Kirby Miss Ida A. Kolenda Miss Ida Kurlansky Miss Madeleine Kynoch Mrs. Levi LaChapelle Mr. George Lady Mr. Gerard Lady Mr. and Mrs. Ben C. Lancisi Mrs. Alfred LaVoie Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Lawless Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Leonard Lester’s Filling Station Mrs. Harry Lewis Anna Lombardi, ’45 Lucy Lombardi, ’47 Lowell’s Dairy Mr. and Mrs. George H. Luchini Pfc. George W. Luchini Miss Ruth Luchini Philip Lucier, ’45 Claire Luisetti, ’46 Miss Agnes R. Lynch Miss Claire D. Lynch Mrs. Felice Macchi Dr.andMrs.JosephC.MacLellan Miss Joan Maguire Main St. Battery Station Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Maloney Americo Mancini Mr. and Mrs. Oreste Mancini Mrs. Thomas Manguso Mr. Bernard M. Manion Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Mantino Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marchessault Mrs. Claire Mastroianni Mrs. Elizabeth Mastroianni Dr. and Mrs. N. J. Mastroianni Mr. Francis Mazzarelli Robert Melin, ’46 Mrs. Margaret V. Meomartino Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Metcalf Mr. and Mrs. AldoJ. Milani Milford Paper Box Co. Leonard Miller, ’47 Mr. Wayne Miller Modern Beauty Salon Modern Clothing Co. Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Mongiat John Morcone’s Cash Market Mr. Carlo Molinari Miss Martha Molinari Miss Emelia Mongiat Mr. George A. Mongiat Monti Rossi Monumental Work Mr. W. Emil Moore Catherine and Harold Moran Mr. and Mrs. Clement H. Moran Mr. Moran’s English III Class Mrs. Josephine Morelli N. Morelli and Sons Mrs. Josephine Morganelli Mr. and Mrs. Michael Morganelli Mr. Louis J. Moschilli Mrs. Peter Mongiat Morrill’s Food Shop Miss Mary Mullane Mullen’s Furniture Co. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Murphy John Murray, ’46 Atty. Wm. A. Murray Ray McCausland Market Elinor McCoy, ’46 Miss Patricia McCullough Mr. and Mrs. Fred McDonough Miss Alice McEntee Capt. and Mrs. R. E. McGinnis Jane McGrath, ’46 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McKinley McLellan Stores Stanley Nalewajko, ’45 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nash Neilan’s Drug Store Capt. and Mrs. Elmer C. Nelson Dr. Mario R. Nigro Joseph Niro—U. S. Army Mr. Matthew N. Niro Mr. and Mrs. J. Curtis Nutter Mr. Philip O’Donnell Mr. Murray Oginz Mrs. Agavni Ohanian Mr. and Mrs. A. Oneschuck Lillian O’Rourke, ’45 P. O.’s Furniture Co. Mrs. Serop Panagian Mr. Martin Papelian Mr. Frank Paradiso Mr. and Mrs. Francis Parente Verna Parker, ’45 Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Peaselee Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pelligrini Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Petracca Alma Petrilli, ’47 Miss Margaret Pianca Mr. and Mrs. Emilio A. Pighetti Pine Street Bakery Charles Piscia, ’45 Mr. Benjamin Porzio John Power, ’45 Public Cleaners Miss Margaret M. Pyne Miss Sheila Rafer Mr. Paul Raftery Eleanor Rao, ’46 Mr. and Mrs. Realini Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reynolds Rice’s Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rice Atty. David Rosen Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Russo Dr. Marion A. Ryan Theodore S. Samaris, ’44 Mr. James Sangster Mr. Louis Sannicandro Mr. Joseph Sardonini Mr. and Mrs. Santo Savelli Mr. Antonio Schiavo Mrs. Janice Seastrom Mr. Albert A. Sesona Mr. Fred Settani Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Shaw Mr. Thomas E. Shea Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shea Sherman’s Laundry Irene Silva, ’47 Miss Beulah Smalley Mr. and Mrs. F. Smith Irving Smith Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Solari South End Market Miss Evelyn Spadoni Robert Spindel, ’46 Miss Leah Stelluto The Stork Shop Mr. Robert L. Stouppe Miss Helena F. Swift Tampa Fruit Co. Mr. William Taylor Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Tennet Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tenney Mr. S. Testa Mrs. N. Testa Thrifty Cleaners Mrs. Catherine Tieuli Tip Top Marie Tocchi, ’45 Mrs. Angie Tognazzi Tony’s Fruit Store Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Tosches Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tosches Charles Toughey, ’45 Barry Townsend, ’46 Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Trematore Mr. Celso Trevani Mrs. Rose Tumolo Val-A Cleansers and Dyers Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Vaughn Mary Lou Vesperi, ’45 Mrs. Emelia Volpicelli Mrs. Vincent Votolato Mr. and Mrs. J. Aden Wallace Miss Helen Warren Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Watson Miss Olive L. Watson Harry Webber, ’47 Mr. Clarence L. Webster S 2 c Arthur Weeks Western Auto Store Miss Dorcas Whipple Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Whitney Sgt. and Mrs. Robert J. W illiams Mrs. Andrew Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Everett M. Winslow F. W. Woolworth Co. Connie Wright, ’46 Miss Anne E. Zarach Corp. Edward J. Zarach Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zarach Mr. and Mrs. Leon Zocchi 83 X Cfod and (Country Best Wishes to the Class of 1944 JUmutmj “Photographs that Please” 224 MAIN STREET MILFORD. MASS. 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D. SERVICE “Buy Your Bonds and Stamps Each Week And Make Der Fuehrer Obsolete” 86 INTERSTATE STATE THEATRE INVEST IN AMERICA! STAKE YOUR CLAIM BY BUYING WAR BONDS AND STAMPS TODAY! C. K. CROUSE COMPANY COMPANY NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS Manufacturers of SCHOOL AND COLLEGE JEWELRY MILITARY AND NAVY RINGS Manufacturers of the 1944 CLASS RINGS of the MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL Don’t Forget Those Extra War Bonds and Stamps C. J. EBERT, Representative 87 At last the day had come! September 1940, and we were Freshmen in High school. A beautiful day, 235 smiling, eager, faces entered the auditorium. After Principal Berry delivered his welcoming address, he very kindly outlined the plan of the building. Armed with this most valuable information, we attempted to find our way about. A bit shy at first, but we caught on rapidly. We soon discovered that because of our self-believed importance, we were allowed to elect class officers. We did so with a fine re¬ sult. Joseph Gattoni was chosen President; Shirley McKinley, Vice-President; Lawrence Ciccarelli, Treasurer; and Lillian Oneschuck, Secretary. Fortunately Mr. Consoletti, our instructor in Elementary Science, didn ' t leave us until we had received the benefits of his well known Science Club. There isn ' t a Senior who doesn ' t remember the trip to the pumping station and Kampersal ' s Dairy! The first fire drill of the year was a very suc¬ cessful one. The building was cleared in one minute and fifty-seven seconds. Having nosed out Framingham, 42-41, the basket¬ ball team annexed the Bay State Champion¬ ship. Just 217 strong, we began our Sophomore career. This year we were greeted by a new, acting principal. Duringour summer vacation, Mr. Almorin O. Caswell, Superintendent of Schools, retired after twenty-five years of faithful service, and Mr. Berry, who skil¬ fully guided us through our first year, suc¬ ceeded to the superintendency. Mr. David I. Davoren, principal of the Stacy school, was elected to be our new principal, and Mr. James A. Higgiston, of our faculty was chosen as our submaster and acting principal during the military leave of Mr. Davoren, who was bearing arms for Lfncle Sam. Again we elected officers to represent our class. Joseph Gattoni became President, and Shirley McKinley Vice-President. Richard Wellman took very good care of our treasury and Phyllis Beaudoin, as Secretary, kept all class records. A cloud of sadness fell upon us this year, for on one of our best beloved classmates, Dora Margaret Tosches, was called by The Great Teacher to join His classes up There. May Dora’s soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. In a few months, we were definite¬ ly going to school under war-time con¬ ditions. There were air-raid drills, and thanks to our newly-purchased amplifying system, we soon got the knack of leaving our rooms to go to places of safety. There were drives for this and drives for that. Our Red Cross and Bond and Stamps sales were highly successful, in this and other years, and so were our newspaper and scrap metal collections. War pictures were shown in the auditorium. Miss O’Connell coached a group that excel¬ lently presented the playlet, “A Message from Bataan.” Uniformed graduates came to visit us and made quite a military showing in the corridors and at recess in the yards. Pupils started a grand exodus from school to employment—either leaving for good, or securing part-time work. Our minds seemed to be on everything but our studies. New courses were added to the curriculum: Mr. Metcalf and Mr. Tosches taught classes in Pre-Induction and Aviation Science; Mrs. Naughton organized classes in First Aid and in Home Nursing. Army and Navy officials conducted mental examinations for candi¬ dates about to enter the services. To con¬ serve oil, we had a full month’s vacation dur¬ ing December and part of January. Teachers volunteered their services to act as registrars during the issuing of war ration books. First we lost Mr. Davoren, Mr. Consoletti, and Mr. Gerard Sweeney to the Army, then Coach Brucato to the Marines. Yes, our minds were in a whirl. We were at war! But still we carried on under Lawrence Ciccarelli as President; Gloria Berardi, Vice-President; Joseph Farese, Treasurer, and Phyllis Beaudoin, Secretary. Our Dance Committee, did a dandy job in putting on an excellent Junior Prom. Linder the expert guidance of Mr. Metcalf, the auditorium was beautifully decorated in pink and blue apple blossoms and streamers. To the sweet music of Frankie Ross’ orchestra, the belles, in color- 88 ful and flowing gowns, danced with their proud beaus in a most attractive setting. But the Prom wasn’t the only high-light of the year. Because we were Juniors, we were allowed to join Mr. Metcalf’s Junior Science Club. And that was an achievement. We were quite happy now, especially when our football team finished a most successful year, emerging from their contests as co¬ champion of the Midland League. War or no war we decided to give the Seniors their traditional Junior-Senior reception. With Mr. Lancisi and Mr. Cahill as our capable advisers, we gave the graduates-to-be a most enjoyable time. Our mock graduation had them rolling in the aisles with laughter. At last we had “arrived”. We were Seniors. But listen to this. Out of 240 original mem¬ bers of our class, only 132, plus twelve in the service, remained for graduation. Outside employment, no doubt, with its allure of attractive, spiraling wages enticed them from school-day life. Our Junior class officers were all reelected to serve as our Senior leaders. Then came the call to colors! Our first patriot to shoulder a gun was Tommy Ferretti. Others soon to follow were David Rubenstein, Joseph Niro, Charles Grillo, Celso Trevani, and Irving Pearson. In the Navy are Louis Sannicandro, Michael Garabedian, Joe Gulino, Marderos Papelian, Herbert Murray, and George Warren. Each of these receives our sincere thanks for his noble contributions. The best of luck to these boys. May God protect them from all harm. In addition to the loss of our classmates and faculty as previously mentioned, we also lost Coach Cahill to the Navy. We didn’t forget them when they left, for Mr. Higgiston, acting upon the suggestion of Janette LaChapelle, who later became its chairman, appointed the following as a ser¬ vice committee to recognize fittingly the de¬ parture of our noble classmates for the armed forces. The committee finally selected was: Janette, George Appleton, Phyllis Beaudoin, Lawrence DelVecchio, and Edwin Ettinger. Because the war once again extends its tentacles like an octopus, I see that I must conserve space; so I shall now but briefly list the high-lights of our Senior year, not in any particular order, but of particular enough appeal to be recorded here permanently. 1. We refer you to the writeups of the different clubs and activities listed in our Oak , Lily and Ivy to see how well entertained we were—especially by the Student Association and our Senior Girls’ Glee Club, coached by Miss Swift, to which I give a special plug. 2. A week before Christmas Mr. Higgiston gave us a Christmas surprise. He informed the class that despite the war, we were to have a yearbook and that we would have the good fortune to have Mr. Moran, who re¬ sumed his teaching duties this year, as out- principal faculty adviser. We were elated and are happy indeed to present this six¬ tieth edition of the Oak , Lily , and Ivy — definitely the best book ever. To Mr. Higgis¬ ton and Mr. Moran, to the Wellesley Press, our new friendly, co-operative, and excellent printer, and to our other advisers, the Misses Callahan, Cenedella, Curtin, Lynch, Pinardi and Pyne we extend sincere thanks for their work with us. 3. A distinct honor was given to our popu¬ lar and attractive June Guerriere. She was selected by vote of students and faculty as the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship girl because she best demon¬ strated outstanding characteristics of loyalty, honesty, dependability, service, and patriot¬ ism throughout her entire high-school course. 4. Another honor came to our class on April 28 the date of a most successful Leap Year Party in the auditorium. Anne Don¬ nelly was chosen as Miss Leap Year. Anne certainly can make anyone’s heart leap— especially Bob’s. 5. Several of our boys have successfully passed qualifying mental examinations taken here within Alma Mater’s hallowed walls under the supervision of military examiners. 6. On May 4 there came an announcement we were all waiting for—a very, very impor¬ tant announcement—our scholastic leaders, who for four years maintained the highest grades of us all. Those winning the honors are: Regina Zarach, valedictorian, Louise Pellegrini, salutatorian; Hazel Nelson, winner of third award. 7. Tonight, as we sit here enjoying the first day and night of what promises to be an ex¬ cellent week as planned by our Senior Week Committee, under the guidance of Mr. Moran, it is with a feeling of regret that we now find ourselves concluding the final chapter of our high-school days. This week, with its many social functions, brings us close to that eventful day, June 14, the date of our Graduation. While the parting will be dif¬ ficult, we do so resolutely, knowing that there is still much for us to do in this chaotic world of struggle and strife. We pledge to do our best am 89 X QJ and (country I I When we are again able Compliments of.... to supply charter bus service, we will again do our level best to de- j serve your patronage j on the basis of better j equipment, better, more j personalized service. Sgt. John W. Powers Post No. 59 i American Legion JOHNSON | BUS LINES INC. MILFORD, MASS. 1 Uncle Sam Expects Your Help. | Milford 230 i Why not give it? Let’s Buy Bonds and Buy that Extra Bond ! Take Hitler for a Ride i 1 TODAY Compliments of.... 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