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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1945 volume:

LP ' izizntuicj THE OAK, LILY, AND IVY PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 1945 MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS VOLUME SIXTY-ONE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CfiaiCzi Q . Ztouhzij, Q ' l. BUSINESS MANAGER dfiaitz i jC. PiicLa CONTENTS 9 L ddzdiaatLon • • • • 4 5 9 9 u czdfdminLit’iation . • • • • 6-7 9 9 9 LU Jacuitij . -9 L j Jdujiilonaf L dta±± o ' 945 10-35 (7 ddivL±Lonat LL dCu(j± and czdfctLuLtLz± 36-46 ui cdftfifztici • 47-50 9 9 (JU Jd LuL±Lonai LLL ddfiomozi and cdfdvzztLi.z’ii 51-72 2 FOREWORD cM tL worhd s. a stays, and we, today, 7-iuy doom ths curtain ufion an act rich with hafijcu msmoriss oj our fzigfi tctooC [if . O ur dzjcarturz, ho tv ewe r, is tinysd with sadnsss ai we rEcahL tfiE many ahssnt chan msmhsrs, now in ths ±£T 71 2£ of ttlELZ COuntlU. £Jt is our sxjirsss wish that this, hooh ssros as a souusnir and rsmind us ahh in yEars to corns oj this hajijiy and jcrojitahhs days, sjisnt at cd {ihjord czhfiyh. czdfhthouyh we ars yoiny j-orth into a con- j-usiny and war-torn worhd, we haws hssn weLL trainsd hy our czhfhma cd l atsr to assums our riyhtjuL jitacss. as. h at and t’lUi.kujo’ithy citizens. J!zk us. ah ways hs yuidsd hy our insjiiriny motto, Virtue Alone is True Nobility 7 3 4 DEDICA TION . . . hUo them . . . in UUf. Jo them . . . in have ihiown toward i ui. Jo them . . . in ijiEnt with them. We, the chan ( We, the chan oj dedicate thLi 6lit edition oj tile ($ak, Hilg, attft Jmj to Miss Agnes L. Crane and Miss Dorothy M. Callahan 5 Above we see the School Committee and Superintendent at one of their weekly meetings. They are: left to right: Mr. Joseph D. Battista, Mr. Marco A. Balzarini, Supt. Frank C. Berry, Mr. Joseph V. Carey, Mrs. Mary E. A. Murray, and Mr. Walter E. Corbett. Mr. Thomas F. Davoren was absent at this meeting. Our Administration in Good Hands Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1945. May you continue to carry on with the same lofty ideals that have in¬ spired you in your undergraduate days. The fine impression you leave behind augurs well for the future. Good luck and God bless you. Sincerely, Frank C. Berry. We are deeply grateful to the members of the school committee for arranging and carrying on our school program in a man¬ ner beneficial to all. We are cognizant of the fact that this is no easy task, particu¬ larly in wartime; however they have done a thorough job in a most conscientious manner. Although we never had Mr. Frank C. Berry as principal, we have come to know and admire the thoughtful and efficient manner in which he has administered his duties as Superintendent of the Milford Schools. He has always had the student’s welfare at heart. Many good wishes for your continued success! 6 Miss Del Castello and her attractive office assistants, standing left to right: Mary Carey, Connie Wright, Tina Oneschuk, Eleanor Mongiat, Anna Peronti. Seated left to right: Theresa Del Cas¬ tello, Christine Antelli, Jean Strobeck and Helen Hommand. Principal ' s Office Center of Activity To the members of the class of 1945: In retrospect we recall that you began your high school careers in the Fall of 1941, a date which will be stamped in his¬ tory as “the end of the beginning”. The summer of 1945 brings with it your gradu¬ ation, and in all probability this date will be earmarked in the annals of history as “the beginning of the end”. Yours is the same class which 12 years ago started out in the pursuit of formal education during the year of 1933, which already has been recorded in history as the time at which the world’s biggest and longest depres¬ sion was at its greatest depth. From the above it is quite obvious that during the entire era of your schooldays either economic and financial depression or bloodshed and warfare have set up about us living conditions of continual turmoil. “Acquirement and pleasure should go hand in hand” is an educational axiom that we might well consider, and accord¬ ingly make allowances for the obstacles under which you have carried on. As we approach the horizon of better and happier days ahead always keep in mind your Class Motto, “Virtue Alone is True Nobility”. Apply it to your every thought, word and deed, and your educa¬ tion will have been realized according to a now famous quotation which states: “The general purposes of education are to pre¬ serve the good, to repudiate the evil—and to give scope to the sublime law of pro¬ gression”. James A. Higgiston, Acting Principal. 7 THE COMMERCIAL FACULTY GROUP is, from left to right: Miss Pinardi, Miss Kur- lansky, 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. We of the class of 19f 5 are happy to dedicate these pages to the faculty of the Milford High School. We truly appre¬ ciate the patience and time that they have given us both in and out of the classroom. They have certainly guided us toward our motto, “Virtue Alone Is True Nobility”. CORP. J. GERARD SWEENEY, U. S. A. Instructor of English 8 LIEUT. CHARLES J. BRUCATO, U. S. M. Instructor of Physical Education THE COLLEGE DIVISION INSTRUCTORS are seated left to right: 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; stand¬ ing: Mr. Moran, Miss Crane, Miss Pinardi, Mr. Metcalf, Miss Mary Burns, Miss Callahan, Mr. Tosches. Miss Mary Davoren has left school to marry Mr. Arthur Vesperi. LIEUT.-COL. DAVID I. DAVOREN, U. S. A. Principal of Milford High School CAPT. BENJAMIN F. CONSOLETTI, U. S. A. Instructor of Science 2 c P. O. J. FRANCIS CAHILL, U. S. N. Coach of Athletics 9 Our Senior Leaders seated left to right: President, Henry Bianchi; Vice-President, Florence Fertitta; Treasurer, Charles Touhey, and Secretary, Lucy Dota are standing. 10 The Officers of the Budget Club are left to right: Carmella Cicchetti, Tina Oneschuk, Celia Pigalargi, Florence Fertitta and Joseph DiAntonio. 11 EDWARD WALTER ACKERMAN Ambition: Machinist Hobby: Fishing Pet Aversion: Singing Commercials Chivalrous member of State Guard eagerly waiting for his corporal stripes ..quiet and reserved attentive at all times... a pa¬ triotic and willing fellow whenever a need arises . one of the most am¬ bitious boys of our class. JOHN DAVID AHEARN Ambition: Naval Radar Expert Hobby: Golf Pet Aversion: Dancing Activities: Junior Science Club; Glee Club Mischievous.. .a very bashful boy until the Hallowe ' en Dance in ' 44 a lively and humorous individual, especially in Miss Callanan’s history class... seldom seen without his friend Ed. . who is responsible for the discords in the Glee Club, John? MARIE ANTOINETTE ALLEN Ambition: Navy Nurse Hobbies: Bowling and Writing Letters Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Band Spirited. . .amiable . .never lets homework bother her... always ready with a new joke. . dependable... generous... true friend of the Navy... spends her leisure time writing eight page letters...to whom? . ah, that is the question, shall we tell them, Marie? CELESTE MARIE ALVES Ambition: Secretary Hobbies: Dancing and Bowling Pet Aversion: Gum Chewers Activities: Glee Club Co-operative. . .sunny.. .your blues scatter when Celeste makes her appearance. . a real jitterbug, but is seldom seen at our socials. . peppy . . .enjoys a good laugh. . boys?, she’s keeping it a secret. . .a true friend, indeed. . . retain that priceless disposition, Celeste. CHRISTINE MARIE ANTELLI Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Washing Dishes Activities: Member of O. L. I. Committee; Senior Glee Club Effervescent. . always cheerful. . gets things done. . . has been oc¬ casionally seen whizzing down Main Street on Dick’s motorcycle! she can drive it too, we’re told . delights in animated conversation especi¬ ally during English class. . . will surely become the ideal secretary. 12 RUTH MARION BAKER Ambition: Missionary Hobby: Collecting Bookmarks Pet Aversion: Washing Dishes Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Junior Class Secretary; Press Club; Commercial Club; “M. H. S.” Commercial; Senior Glee Club Genuine. . how the girls exclaimed when they saw her beautiful necklace and bracelet from China, lucky girl!. . .friendly well-liked by all could the reason be that she is so earnest! . her pleasant personal¬ ity will light her way to success. BLANCHE MELANIE BALIAN Ambition: Commercial Artist Hobby: Dancing the Tango Pet Aversion: Stag Line at Dances Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Dante Club; French Club; Senior Glee Club; Minstrel Show Charming. . sincere . always neat and smartly dressed .cheerful calm . . we never saw her in a rush chose the stormy days to re¬ turn to school after a rest . her talent and winning personality will make her successful in anything she undertakes. NELLIE BARSAMIAN Ambition: Chemist Hobby: Spending Dad’s Money Pet Aversion: “Inner Sanctum Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Junior Science Club 3, 4; Press Club; Glee Club. Dependable. . . sweet and cheerful her friendly smile is pleasing to see. . . puts her heart and soul into everything she undertakes loves to correspond . we hope she improves on her roller-skating here’s one girl whq will reach the top. HENRY FRANCIS BIANCHI Ambition: Naval Gunner Hobby: Sleeping Pet Aversion: Bing Crosby’s Recordings Activities: Class President 1. 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, Captain 4; Senior Week Committee. Popular. . .athletic. . .our “flash” on the basketball court . .captured the admiration of all the pretty damsels at M. H. S. but always remained rather elusive. . .our Class President for four happy years “Hank’s” pleasant manner will always win him many friends. MARIE ELVIRA BIANCHI Ambition: Office Machine Operator Hobbies: Cheering; Dancing Pet Aversion: Spiders Activities: Dance Committee; Cheer Leader; Minstrel Show; Editor of Commercial Club Newspaper; Senior Glee Club Spirited... gay... our enthusiastic cheer-leader, everybody ' s friend . . willing helper in the Commercial Club likes music but hates piano lessons. . worries only before an exam will we ever forget the sound of those bracelet bells tinkling merrily down the hall? 13 ANNE MARIE BIBBO Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Sewing Pet Aversion: Bob Hope’s Program Activities: Glee Club; Commercial Club; Senior Week Committee. Lovely. ..her natural beauty is the envy of many girls. . never hurries... time is no bother to Anne . . her pleasant smile indicates her friendly nature. . quiet in the classroom but full of life when she’s away from it. . . always neatly groomed. CHARLES LINDBERG BISHOP Ambition: Forest Ranger Hobby: Stamp Collecting Pet Aversion: Wearing Rubbers Activities: Glee Club; Junior Science Club; Senior Week Committee Buoyant . . delights in playing boyish pranks on his friends. . .is al¬ ways on hand at social activities. . his contagious laugh is often heard ringing through the corridors... loves to skate . has a “Merry” dis¬ position. . keep that manner always, “Lucky.” LENA IDA BONASORO Ambition: Navy Nurse Hobby: New Dance Steps Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Glee Club Jovial. . . good-natured . . true-blue friend . always on the alert for any fun... spends more time out of town than in. . .one of Milford High’s best jitterbugs... has a wallet filled with sailor’s pictures... how about an address or two. Honey? MARGUERITE BRITA Ambition: Air Stewardess Hobby: Collecting Records Pet Aversion: Heels and Socks Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Dante Club Clever... quiet and intellectual... a wizard at writing themes. . a savior to many pupils in school whenever it comes to sharing knowledge ...always leads the honor roll well-balanced girl who combines pleasure with studies most successfully. EDWARD STEPHEN BROUGHEY Ambition: Radio Star Hobby: Blondes Pet Aversion: St. Mary’s Seniors Activities: Ring Committee; Press Club, President; Glee Club; Junior Science Club; Senior Week Committee, Chairman Smooth. . nonchalant . a smart dresser. . entertains us with his humorous oral themes . his absence is noticeable at our socials. . effi¬ cient president of our Press Club...star actor in our broadcasting skits . having trouble with History dates, Ed? 14 VINCENT LOUIS CALABRESE Ambition: Orchestra Leader Hobby: Playing Guitar Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Senior Glee Club; Commercial Club Cheerful ...always in good spirits. . .very generous with his cheery smile . . hardly ever gave us the honor of attending our dances... plays the guitar very well... rabidly follows all the name bands appreciates popular music, we’re told. EDMUND JOSEPH CALITRI Ambition: Draftsman Hobbies: Girls; Sports Pet Aversion: Women Drivers Pleasant. . carefree. . nonchalant. . Bud has a cheery smile for everyone. .. M. H. S.’s happy donation to Uncle Sam’s P. O. Dep’t. . have you seen his marvelous doodad collection?, we appreciate your present aversion to women drivers, Bud, but how long will it last? ALBERT VINCENT CANON Ambition: To Travel Hobby: Bowling Pet Aversion: Assignments Activities : Senior Glee Club Optimistic. . . forever smiling and chatting... a poised dancer. . . supplies A-l students with news during extra periods. . chose the Army for his part in the war... refused a deferment to answer our country’s call. . . good luck always, A1! ANNA CARASALI Ambition: To Travel Hobby: Collecting Jewelry Pet Aversion: Cigars Activities : Senior Glee Club Lively... happy-go-lucky, lovable Anne... forever seeing the bright side of things. . keeps the postman busy with her numerous letters her natural wit and winning personality have stamped themselves indelibly on our memory. . keep that breathless charm, Anne. NICHOLAS DANIEL CHARLES CARDONE, Jr. Ambition: Navy Hobby: Music • Pet Aversion: Getting up in the Morning Activities: Baseball, Manager 1, 2, 3; Basketball, Manager 1, 2; Foot¬ ball, Manager 1, 2, 3; Intramural Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4 Carefree . . nothing ever seems to bother Nick talented accordian player . undoubtedly he will be going places with his musical ability . . definitely not the bashful type. . . regularly attends our socials we wish him luck in his chosen career. 15 JOHN ALLEN CARLSON Ambition: Baseball Player Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Baseball; Football Nonchalant. . sprightly magnetic personality. . Jackie’s a real fav¬ orite among our classmates in the service . . wears his Marine uniform handsomely, we’ll never forget his parting words to us, “I’ve got a job to do” , we’re mighty proud of you, Jackie! ROBERT EDWARD CATUSI Ambition: Detective Hobby: Good Music Pet Aversion: Hard Work Debonair friendly. . attends all of our High School socials . . loves to dance and is one of our favorite partners vows that some day he will learn to jive . .here’s wishing you success, Bob . .seldom seen without his pal Jack. MARY LUCILLE CECCHI Ambition: Hairdresser Hobbies: Reading; Movies Pet Aversion: Radio Advertising Activities: Dante Club; Senior Week Committee Petite dependable always ready to share her homework a charming combination of beauty and brains M. H. S. boys fail to interest Mary . with her ambition and ability we know that she will go far in her chosen field. CARMELLA FRANCES CICCHETTI Ambition: Nurse Hobbies : Bowling; Dancing Pet Aversion: Guy Lombardo Activities: Dante Club; Glee Club; Senior Week Committee Sincere, friendly. . her patient disposition will make her a perfect nurse. . possesses a keen sense of humor always ready to share in fun . . enjoys her chemistry class, right Chick?. . a good student and a bet¬ ter friend. ARTHUR PRESTON CLARRIDGE, II Ambition: Architect; Business Executive Hobby: Architecture Pet Aversion: Singing Commercials Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Junior Science Club, 3, 4; Press Club; French Cluh. Courteous. . a true gentleman and sincere friend always willing to lend a helping hand artistic and talented . .we predict a successful career in architecture for this all-around bright fellow. . and let us not forget, Arthur is a smooth and delightful dancer. 16 LYDIA FRANCES COELHO Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Commercial Club; French Club; Glee Club Artistic. . placid . genuine. . always neatly dressed cheers every¬ one with her ready smile. has her heart set on a certain classmate of hers... will make a wonderful hair stylist... best of luck in your future career, Lydia. VICTORIA ANN COMOLLI Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Bow Ties Activities : Senior Week Committee Dreamy . often discovered looking off into space her mind seems to delight in wandering way out to Washington ! everyone admires her beautiful wavy hair makes a striking appearance . doesn’t believe in hurrying... “Tory” is a friend worth having. JOSEPH COMPAGNONE Ambition: Admiral Hobby: Collecting Records Pet Aversion: Red Tape Activities: Football, 1, 2, 3; Dance Committee; Ring Committee Patriotic . mischievous . good dancer. . Joe was a regular attend¬ ant at all M. H. S. activities before leaving for the Navy. . humorous . . .some of his jokes even top those of Bob Hope . one of our first boys to answer the call of Uncle Sam! RICHARD PETER CONSIGLI Ambition: Athletic Coach Hobby: Cars Pet Aversion: Hurrying Activities: Football 1, 2, 3. . . Basketball 1, 2, 3... Baseball 1, 2, 3 Gay... especially when driving a car... one of our outstanding athletes . . hesitated to ask a girl to dance . . was it bashfulness, Richy ? left us last year to enlist in the Navy...we salute the seven Consigli brothers serving Uncle Sam! JENNIE MARIE Df.CESARE Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Autographs Pet Aversion: Dogs Activities: O. L. I. Committee, Script Editor; Senior Glee Club; Dante Club Serene... sweet.. our very competent Script Editor ..a neat and smart dresser . always prepared ■.in her classes her cute dimples en¬ trance all... oh, those big brown eyes!... refuses to reveal whose ring she’s wearing. . he’s a lucky fellow! 17 CARL STEPHEN DE IESO Ambition: Linoleum Mechanic Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Dates Trim always well groomed . friendly and pleasing to be with. . . faithful worker at one of our local furniture stores. . . finds much pleas¬ ure with a certain Junior Miss . we wish you success and happiness in whatever you do, Carl. ANGIE LAURA DELETTI Ambition: Cadet Nurse Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Waiting Happy-go-lucky . animated... bubbling over with energy (outside of school).. the life of any party., excellent dancer . carries a little red book around to keep track of her Navy beaux going to make the Navy your career, Angie? PASQUALE JOSEPH DELSIGNORE Ambition: Navy Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Cementing Shoes Quiet .. co-operative... accomplishes much without making any noise . blushes when he speaks to a girl is it always like that, Pat? waiting impatiently for day he will be inducted into the Navy...our best wishes go with him. CARMELLA DE SALVIA Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Ice Skating Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Dante Club Demure... petite... sweetly quiet... Carmella spends most of her spare time in school doing her homework diligently. . one never hears her complaining about anything or anyone . .we hope she’ll find her future life as serenely pleasant as her school life. JOSEPHINE CARMELLA DE VITTO Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Collecting Records Pet Aversion: Suspense Activities: Dante Club; Commercial Club Good-natured... always wears a sunny smile on her face... seldom bears a grudge . .Twe and Ten customers appreciate her pleasant manner...if you have a joke to tell, Jo will be ready with a hearty laugh, lots of luck, Jo. 18 JOSEPH CHARLES DI ANTONIO Ambition: Sit in with Lionel Hampton Hobby: Sax and Clarinet Pet Aversion: Corny Music Activities: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Student Association Treasurer; Senior Week Committee. Peppy ...a wearer of those famous zoot-suits ..musically inclined . . prefers swing to the classics . .smooth. . his sparkling personality at¬ tracts the attention of all his classmates . .are you looking for Joe? call 8229! SILVIO JOSEPH DI DONATO Ambition: Business Executive Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Dante Club, Treasurer Unassuming ... independent. . has a reputation for being rather quiet... attends our socials occasionally. . what do you do with the rest of your time, Sil ?. . very willing to let tomorrow take care of itself certainly knows his way around. EUNICE DIOMEDES Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Waiting • Activities : Dante Club ; Commercial Club Companionable. . jolly. . always seems to be in a hurry . makes friends easily ..loves to go horseback riding...we wonder why?. . never is caught doing shorthand homework during history class. . .lots of luck to you always, Eunice. BRADFORD SAYLES DOANE Ambition: Psychiatrist or Surgeon Hobby: Talking Pet Aversion: Walking- Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Junior Science Club, President 4; Minstrel Show, Interlocutor, 3, 4; Student Association, President 4; German Club; Dance Committee Cultured... courteous... brilliant ..faithful honor roll student possesses valuable qualities of leadership plus salesmanship partici¬ pates in all school activities... has a host of friends doesn’t believe in “going steady”... will surely succeed in any career he chooses. LUCY VIRGINIA DOTA Ambition: Physio-therapist Hobby: Riding Pet Aversion: Gossip Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Ring Committee; Dance Committee; Glee Club; Secretary 4; Junior-Senior Reception Sparkling... attractive... smart dresser . her stunning wardrobe is the envy of us girls always ready for fun a combination of beauty and brains ..Mr. Moran’s efficient secretary ..sought after by many, but Bob rates first place with “Dede”. 19 ELWIN CLARENCE ELLIOTT Ambition: Good Soldier Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Army Overcoats Activities : Football; Baseball Humorous full of fun and friendliness... always ready with a witty answer . . one of the real gentlemen of the class . . could never get his shorthand outlines straight...a swell fellow to know ..best of luck in the future, El. ANDREW THOMAS FALCONER Ambition: Carpenter Hobby: Reading Pet Aversion: Shoveling Snow Talented unassuming., cheerful. .. prefers to go outside of Mil¬ ford High for his social diversion more beautiful attractions else¬ where, Andy? has a real talent for piano-playing, even if it is boogie- woogie . best of luck to a swell senior. RITA PATRICIA FERIGNO Ambition: Hair Dresser Hobby: Collecting Snapshots Pet Aversion: Damp Days Activities : Commercial Club ; Dante Club Friendly . a pleasing appearance a quiet and composed nature . . a deliberate and efficient manner . these are just a few of Rita’s admir¬ able traits her winning ways make her a favorite with her classmates . . an ideal friend and student. RITA MAE FERRANTE Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Drawing Pet Aversion: Radio Commercials Activities: Dante Club; Commercial Club Unobtrusive... quiet but beneath her shy exterior is a warm friendliness... some outside interest must have kept her from our even¬ ing socials. . here’s wishing a lot of success to a grand girl we’re sure she deserves it. ANNA ROSE FERRELLI Ambition: Physical Instructor Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Getting Up Early Activities : Dante Club; Glee Club Energetic., one of our most enthusiastic girls. . .always ready to lend a helping hand to her many friends. . attends our games and socials regularly... our greatest delight is to see her polka. . .best of luck to you, Anna. 20 I ELINOR ANN FERRUCCI Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Skiing p e t Aversion: Doctors (?) Activities: Junior Science, Sec. 4; Dante Club, Sec. 4; Minstrel Show, 4; Senior Glee Club Sophisticated her Deb” style hair-do attracts much attention a good student and voracious reader never misses a best-seller may¬ be this accounts for her ease in answering Dr. Ryan’s questions . .suf¬ fered with us in the chemistry lab. periods. FLORENCE MARIE FERTITTA Ambition: Stenotypist Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Class Vice-President, 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Association, S ec. 4; Junior Science Club, Vice-President 3, 4; Budget Club, Treasurer 4; Junior-Senior Reception Committee; Senior Glee Club J ivacious sincere has an outstanding personality affection¬ ately known as “Sis” a popular leader and friend to all the class belle of M. H. S. has a smile for everyone to know her is to love her . ask Johnnie! MARY GRACE FRATTA Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Photography Pet Aversion: Getting Up Early Activities: Dante Club Shy . reserved . .very seldom voices her opinion in the class-room .. keeps us guessing about her outside interests crosses her bridges as she comes to them has the fine quality of self-control. I I GENE FLORENCE FULLER Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Collecting Phonograph Records Pet Aversion: Senior Boys Activities : J unior Science Club; German Club; Basketball; Senior Glee Club; French Club; Senior Week Committee. Poised serene that is, usually surprised us in French by her occasional outbursts . an attractive addition to our socials depend¬ able always prepared delights in making new friends . all wonder¬ ful qualities for a nurse we know she will be successful. DOROTHY IRENE GATTOZZI Ambition: Singer Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: Radio Commercials Activities: Dante Club Enthusiastic vivacious Dot’s the life of every conversation . she did very well in the expression skits . .kept her Italian Classes in an uproar with her translations . her lovely voice was appreciated in the Minstrel Shows. 21 DANIEL AMEDIO GIAMPIETRO Ambition: Mechanic Hobby: Bowling Pet Aversion: Gasoline Rationing Activities: Junior Science Club; Senior Week Committee Suave. . .tall handsome our candidate for Esquire one of our favorite pin-up boys oh, those shining brown eyes! always smiling as he strides through the corridors . radiates good will and cheerfulness . . .sorry, girls, Lydia has a priority. LUCY MICHELINA GOGLIORMELLA Ambition: Mathematician Hobbies: Reading and Movies Pet Aversion: Conceited People Activities: Dante Club; Commercial Club Soft-spoken. ..conscientious about school equally concerned about the stag lines at our socials . enjoys bowling and we’re told she makes many a strike . Lu possesses an ardent desire to beome a mathemati¬ cian and we’re confident she’ll succeed. JOSEPH PETER GRAZIANO Ambition: Athletic Coach Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Football, 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4 Athletic. . .enthusiastic. . .our dashing football captain his chief interest is sports. . seldom seen without Hank . you’ll always find Joe where people laugh and make merry doesn ' t seem to take any inter¬ est in girls. . we may be wrong, eh, Joe? OLGA MARIE GUIDO Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities : Commercial Club; Dante Club Tranquil . quiet. . at least in school she is has a pleasant dispo¬ sition. . is a loyal pal a diligent and active worker for the Commercial Club paper Framingham built a teen-age canteen and now Olga is very happy about it. MARY HAM PERI AN Ambition: Typist Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Frank Sinatra Industrious . her serious expression misleads many, but it really conceals a wealth of jollity. ..among the first to lend a helping hand to a friend . . loyal. . . generous. . . two of her assets that gained her many lasting friends here at Milford High. 22 HARRY HARMON HOLMBERG Ambition: Orchestra Leader Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: Gloomy People Activities: Concerts; Minstrel Shows; Junior Science Club; Senior Week Committee, Talented has musical career before him always joyous . his solemn stage face hides a clever wit is sure to succeed he is some¬ times doubtful in class see you in the theatre when you become fam¬ ous, Harry . your future is guaranteed. FRANCIS RICHARD IACOVELLI Ambition: Store Manager Hobby: Sports Pet Aversions: Conceited Girls; Dancing Activities: Football, 2, 3, 4; Baseball, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Week Committee Sportsmanlike congenial brilliant on the gridiron . lover of the great outdoors “Jeece” would rather hunt than eat catches his forty winks in our history class has loads of admirers but, does he care ?.. guess again ! CORINNE MARIE IADAROLA Ambition: Cadet Nurse Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: Daily Grind Activities: Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra, 1; Minstrel Show; Basket¬ ball; Dante Club; Literary Club; Senior Week Committee Placid friendly we used to wonder about Corinne’s indiffer¬ ence to the M. H. S. boys, but now we know it’s because the Navy has the situation well in hand! our proud contribution to the Cadet Nurse Corps . best of luck to you, Corinne. PASQUALE ANTHONY IADAROLA Ambition: Musician Hobby: Collecting Swing Records Pet Aversion: Getting Up Activities: Minstrel Show, 1, 2, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra, 3, 4; Baseball, 3; Senior Week Committee Straight-fonvard . talented plays the “sax” in his own orchestra we predict a successful musical career always ready for fun his jokes and pranks enliven many a dull moment . .still Pat has his serious side and the combination foretells success. JOHN KAVONIAN Ambition: Navy Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Neckties Activities: Intramural Basketball and Football Witty never a dull moment with Johnny around an easy-going manner and slow smile have won him many friends . lots of success in your Navy career, Johnny . don’t forget to look us up when you be¬ come an admiral! 23 ANNE SYLVIA LOMBARDI Ambition: Hair Stylist Hobby: Dressmaking Pet Aversion: Interruptions Activities : Dante Club; Commercial Club; Minstrel Show Amicable, neat pleasing personality.. works assiduously for the M. H. S. Commercial cleverly designs and makes many of her own costumes . cheerful loves to dance and listen to recordings . .keeps us guessing about her beaux. . . oh, those Saturday night parties! MARIE JOSEPHINE LONGHI Ambition: Dress Designer Hobby: Debating Pet Aversion: Bossy People Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Class Secretary, 2; Literary Club; Senior Glee Club Chic. . .friendly.. .has a stunning variety of clothes a good student rates A scholastically popular among her classmates . . amuses everyone with her wit . first one of the Senior Class to Middle- Aisle it! much happiness to you, Marie. ELLA GENEVIEVE LUCIER Ambition: Waves Hobby: Skating Pet Aversion: Writing Letters Activities: Glee Club Gentle... petite... tranquil... exuberant at home and among her friends here in school a typical home-loving girl good cook dex¬ terous in Office Practice . likes dancing and is a very graceful dancer . that’s Ella, our very versatile classmate. ERNEST PAUL LUCIER Ambition: U. S. Navy Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Soap Operas Activities: Glee Club Fun-loving . . gay. . one of the active members of the Purchase Street gang who socialize on the second floor corridor . has artistic ability...is seldom seen without a smile...also adds life to every class¬ room. JEANNETTE OLIVE LUCIER Ambition: Typist Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Scratchy Chalk Activities: Glee Club Reserved. . unassuming . .quiet in school but we hear she is always part of the fun on the North Purchase bus . her fingers fly on the type¬ writer keys. . .and we hear she is a marvelous cook! 24 PHILIP JOSEPH LUCIER Ambition : Certified Public Accountant Hobby: Collecting Autographs Pet Aversion: Girls Who Smoke Activities: Band; Minstrel Show; Theo-Harmon Club; Commercial Club; Press Club Gallant... good-looking... musical, too... his singing added greatly to every minstrel show. . a good student promises well for his future business career. . . never misses a basketball game still faithful to North Purchase. . especially to Number 286! ALFRED JOSEPH MALNATI, Jr. Ambition: U. S. Navy Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: Getting Up in the Morning Activities: Band; Minstrel Show Jolly . always wears a hearty smile . .spends a great deal of his time in the movies seldom seen without his best pal, Buddy plays trumpet in our school band . . we hope your ambitions are fulfilled, Al. WILLIAM MANCINI Ambition: Architect Hobbies: Sketching; Wood Carving Pet Ave rsion: None Activities: Glee Club Dexterous . .courtly man-about-town . .carefree possesses great artistic ability always the life of the party at our social gatherings chief advocate of Sinatra bow ties . “Cici” is another of our Senior boys who will soon be a Blue Jacket. ROBERT JOSEPH MARELLI Ambition: Navy Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Getting Up in the Morning Activities: Basketball; Commercial Club Likable. . gay. . blushes deeply when a certain girl’s name is mentioned . .his wavy hair adds to his smooth appearance Pike may be found any sixth period around B-10 waiting for a glimpse of Ninfa! . . .thought we didn’t know it, huh, Pike? RAYMOND HENRY McCAUSLAND Ambition: Navy Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Football, 3, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Commercial Club; Senior Week Committee Easy-going, but deliberate. . .won’t hurry for the world, except when he’s playing basketball... a nice dancer . a good sportsman . as chair¬ man of the Social Committee he was responsible for the success of the Commercial Club parties. 25 HENRIETTA LAURA McCOY Ambition: Occupational Therapist Hobby: Sailors Pet Aversion: Work Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Senior Glee Club Agreeable Elinor’s fine sense of humor and co-operation are readily discernible dependable never worries ..Coast Guard rates “tops” with her. . a good student, always prepared . a conscientious girl who is bound to make a success of anything she undertakes. FRANCES ANN McWILLIAM Ambition: WAVE Hobby: Typist Pet Aversion: Boys Activities: Commercial Club; Glee Club Courteous . . one finds her either at the movies or at home always enthusiastically talking about the Waves . anxious to begin working for Uncle Sam always cheerful, except of course, during exam week ( !!!) . . the best of luck to you, Frannie. BLANCHE MELDONIAN Ambition: Singing Hobby: Collecting Records Pet Aversion: Work Activities: Minstrel Show; Press Club; German Club; Glee Club; Senior Week Committee Szi ' cetly feminine . well-liked gifted with a voice like smooth velvet radiates cheerfulness... by a strange (?) coincidence, she’s not in school when Jimmy Dorsey is in Boston . .tried to get into the movies once with last week’s passes remember, Blanche? SALVATORE MICELOTTI Ambition: Professional Athlete Hobby: Poems Pet Aversion: Girls Activities: Baseball, 1, 2, 3; Football, 2, 3; Basketball, 1, 2, 3 Ambitious . .co-operative everyone likes “Sally” a quiet fellow who gets things done ..a driving package of athletic skill speeds around the basketball court like Dagwood on his way to work . fol¬ lowed Brother Joe into Uncle Sam’s Navy. GORDON IRA MILLER Ambition: Marine Hobby: Guns Pet Aversion: School Activities: Band Brawny . hearty ..cheerful disposition., a good friend ..always willing to lend his chemistry. . Tommy Dorsey would turn green with envy if he heard Gordon beat out “boogie” on his trombone ..“Sweet¬ heart” is his favorite expression . a perfect candidate for the Marine Corps. 2G ELEANOR JUNE MONGIAT Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobbies: Movies; Sports Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Junior Ring Committee; Minstrel Show; Glee Club; Com¬ mercial Club, Treasurer; Senior Week Committee Fastidious . five feet of vitality topped with lovely light brown hair and eyes ..flashing smile delightful personality .favorite dish, “fried chicken”... favorite companion, well, must we be explicit? has a host of friends and no wonder...we all value her friendship. LOUIS ROCCO MORCONE Ambition: Journalist Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Waking Up Activities: Junior Science Club; Ring Committee; Dance Committee; German ' Club; Senior Week Committee Blithe ... mischievous ..Mac’s sunny disposition will brighten any gloomy situation . . friendly with all the girls constantly giving vent to humor during history class . smooth dancer. lends enthusiastic support at basketball games . best of luck, Louis. STANLEY WALTER NALEWAJKO Ambition: Journalist Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Harsh Critics Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Baseball Manager, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager, 2, 3, 4; Football Manager, 3; Ring Committee; Dance Committee; Dante Club; Commercial Club Hearty ...one of the joiliest members of our class always has a hig smile for everyone instigator of the Teen-age Canteen . attends all our games... star sports editor for our Milford Daily News ..best of luck and happiness to you, Stan. RUDOLPH NELSON Ambition: Accountant Hobby: Bowling Pet Aversion: Work Activities: Commercial Club Independent. .. carefree... Rudy afforded us many happy hours with his moron jokes refused a deferment to answer Uncle Sam’s call we’re quite sure he keeps up the morale of the fellows in his barracks . . keep ’em smiling, Rudy! MARY LOUISE NIRO Ambition: Secretary Hobbies: Movies; Dancing Pet Aversion: History Activities: Dante Club; Commercial Club; Glee Club Affable... sincere .. shows concern about tests by looking perplexed and bewildered, but she always comes out on top agreeable gener¬ ous, especially with homework, has a beautiful smile her pleasant and efficient manner will make her a valuable secretary. 27 SHIRLEY HAZEL NUTTER •• Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Skating Pet Aversion: Tardiness Activities : Senior Glee Club; German Club Gracious. . .sweet . has a nice taste in clothes and wears them gracefully. . . composed, smooth in manners, calm of voice girls are envious of her beautiful wavy hair enjoys a German class, but oh, that homework!... “Willie” will make a wonderful hairdresser. MARGUERITE ANNE OLIVA Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Poetry Activities: Minstrel Show; Senior Glee Club; Commercial Club; French Club Congenial. . amicable. . genuine . neat dresser admired by sev¬ eral of the Junior boys . do gentlemen always prefer blondes, Mar¬ guerite?. . always has a big smile for everyone . .once established in her good graces you have a friend for life ..good luck, Margie! TINA ONESCHUCK Ambition: Nursing- Hobby : Reading Pet Aversion: Dull Conversations Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Class Secretary, 1; German Club; French Club; Minstrel Show; Senior Glee Club; Budget Club, Secretary Efficient. . cheerful neat a very good friend to have .consci¬ entious about her work willing to co-operate in everything we do. . best singer in 6th period German . . we hope that your dreams of visit¬ ing Bermuda will come true, Tina. LILLIAN MARIE O ' ROURKE Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobby: Writing Letters Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Basketball; Dance Committee; Dante Club; Junior-Senior Reception Committee; Minstrel Show; Com¬ mercial Club; Senior Glee Club Sociable . efficient likes to dance we can be sure of a good time when Lil is in the crowd, always ready to stop and chat for a while has a pleasant smile for everyone . especially “Jock”...a good student and able Assistant Editor. AUDREY ALICE PAPAZIAN Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Afternoon Sessions Activities : Commercial Club ; Glee Club Dignified. . calm and cool. ..but not when it comes to jitter-bug¬ ging her interest in boys lies outside the portals of M. H. S....re¬ markable how she accomplishes so much shorthand on Monday after¬ noons... has lovely taste in clothes and wears them with grace. 28 ROGER GEORGE PAPELIAN Ambition: Naval Air Force Hobby: Bowling Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Football: Intramural Basketball; Senior Week Committee Friendly... pleasant... a smooth dresser, always ready to help a pal . .we thought that Rog was bashful and shy at one time. . .now we know better .seldom seen without Julio greets everyone with a smile an all-around fellow. JOSEPH JOHN PARADISO Ambition: Aeronautical Engineer Hobby: Aviation Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Junior Science Club; Senior Week Committee Air-minded. . .little time for socials... busy building and designing tomorrow’s planes ..aims to follow in his brother’s footsteps . . a ser¬ geant in the CAP...shines in trig, but how those English rules baffle him. . dependable. . worries needlessly about his science marks. RALPH ANGELO PARENTE, Jr. Ambition: Stylist Hobby: To Travel Pet Aversion: Sinatra Haters Activities : Dante Club, 3, 4; Commercial Club; Senior Glee Club; Senior Week Committee Dashing. . . neat in attire . . somewhat bashful, but not adverse to lending a helping hand. . studious. . but we don’t mean a bookworm . one of the mystery men of our class. . where do you spend your leisure moments, Ralph? VERNA MAY PARKER Ambition: To Attend College Hobby: Piano Pet Aversion: Stormy Weather Activities: Minstrel Show; Cercle de Jeanne d’Arc; Senior Glee Club Accomplished... neat. . .always knows what she wants and works to get it. . .good-natured and willing to lend a hand in social affairs . answers questions in Dr. Ryan’s classroom without hesitating, we know you will succeed in whatever you undertake, Verna. MARGARET PRISCILLA PAWLINA Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Stamp Collecting Pet Aversion: Conceited People Activities: Junior Science Club; Senior Glee Club Calm... conscientious... a well-balanced girl ..always prepared in her school work. . .takes a great interest in the Science Club neat and friendly. . .generous with her home-work ..“Peggy’’ is a credit to her school and a joy to her friends. 29 MARIO DOMENIC PEDROLI, Jr. Ambition: Navy Hobby: Bowling Pet Aversion: Frank Sinatra Comical. . frequently comes out with a side-splitting remark. . . during basketball season we tremble with awe to hear Jack’s vociferous cheers . . great school spirit... likes hunting and fishing immensely . . could be a great historian if he would only try ! ANNA KATHLEEN PERROTTI Ambition: Office Worker Hobby: Story Telling Pet Aversion: Nickname “Shorty” Activities : Glee Club ; Commercial Club Quiet. .. conscientious in all respects... an ideal friend and student oh, how she loves shorthand!... enjoys dan cing and is an enthusi¬ astic basketball fan. .as for special interests, Ann has one in particular, and she is very “ Ernest ” about that! CELIA HELEN PIGALARGI Ambition: Private Secretary Hobby: Collecting Records Pet Aversion: Oral Themes Activities: O. L. I., Photo Editor; Glee Club; Dante Club; Commer¬ cial Club Conscientious. . .beaming. . the answer to any teacher’s prayer... efficient in everything she does , her lovely dancing eyes and sweet manner have won her many friends. . received D. A. R. award and well deserved it...a veritable bundle of sunshine, that’s Celia. ANTHONY WILLIAM PILLA Ambition: Professional Athlete Hobby: Bowling Pet Aversion: School Studies Activities: Baseball, 1, 2, 3; Football, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3 Dynamic... athletic... good naturecl... everyone’s friend... “right on the ball” in and out of school...our football hero...very popular with the girls and the men. .sorry we had to lose him to the Navy . .hope to see you soon, “Scrap” ! CHARLES LOUIS PISCIA Ambition: Engineer Hobby: Bowling Pet Aversion: Infantry Activities: O. L. I., Managing Editor; Science Club; Bqnd 1, 2, 3; Ring Committee; Class Treasurer, 3; Glee Club Courtly. . .dependable. . a quiet manner . neat and smart dresser ...seems fond of a certain “Scotty”. his fine qualities made him American Legion representative to Boys’ State. . . fond of outdoor life . . . hopes to answer the call of the sea after graduation. 30 EDWARD VICTOR POMPONIO Ambition: To Play with Benny Goodman Hobby: Coaching a Band Pet Aversion: A Corny Dance Band Activities : Band; Orchestra Talented.. a “solid” trumpet player, yeh, man one of the main attractions in Art Barsey’s orchestra he spends many “happy” after¬ noons in A-6. looks at the world through rose-colored glasses may you always keep that merry outlook, Eddy. JOHN FRANCIS POWER. Jr. Ambition: X-Ray Technician Hobby: Photography Pet Aversion: Sitting Still Activities: Intramural Basketball; Glee Club; Minstrel Show Irrepressible... friendly. . attends all our school functions... likes to dance and bowl. . end man in our Minstrel Show. . why is it that he al¬ ways heads his Dad’s car in the direction of Mendon?... here’s wishing you luck, John. LENA ANNE PUNTONIO Ambition: Private Secretary Hobbies: Reading; Dancing Pet Aversion: Conceited Boys Activities : Dante Club; Commercial Club; Budget Club; Glee Club ; O. L. I. Committee Szvect... lovable... and conscientious too... a most intelligent little girl. . .always prepared in every little detail however studies never interfere with Lena’s good time . .her charming personality attracts many suitors, but Lena seems to prefer only one! JAMES MUTCH SANGSTER Ambition: Engineer Hobby: Model Airplanes Pet Aversion: Getting Up Early Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Junior Science Club, 3, Vice-President, 4; German Club Scientific .. .scholarly. . .courteous. . .a true friend . .one of the brave five in Miss Ford’s Trig, class. . absorbs himself by prowling into the mysteries of science...we predict a successful career in engineering . . . pretends that bells annoy him, but we know better! THERESA FLORENCE SCHIAVONE Ambition: Business Executive Hobbies: Bowling and Dancing Pet Aversion: “Kill-joys Activities: O. L. I. Committee; Ring Committee; Commercial Club ; Dante Club; Glee Club Scholarly. . ambitious. . courteous . an ardent worker. . the ideal busi ness lady, has a promising future. . always ready with the answers in History Class... Theresa is always a pleasant companion. . her friendship is w r arm and true. 31 DOREEN TERESA SCOTT | Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Eating Pet Aversion: Waiting- Activities: Ring Committee; Basketball; Glee Club; Minstrel Show; Junior Science Club; Co-Chairman Senior Week Committee Spontaneous. . gay. . .humorous. . just bubbling over with enthusi¬ asm. . gets a big kick out of life a little girl with a big appetite . did you see a flash?.. .that’s Scotty. . .what would she ever do without her Charlie? a swell pal with a sparkling personality. JOHN MICHAEL SHEA Ambition: Soldier Hobby: Collecting Jokes Pet Aversion: Factories Retiring . courteous. . regular fellow with a friendly greeting for everyone . is liked by everybody. . faithful at the Sons of Italy dances conscientious student... “Jack” is seldom seen without his friend Bob ...his personality will surely bring him success. LILLIAN MAE SMITH Ambition: To Join the Service Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Glee Club Diligent . co-operative. . good student. . always dependable. . ever ready to help with homework (thanks, Lil) . a good dancer . .full of fun...seems to enjoy writing essays...her pleasant disposition easily attracts many friends .Lil is certainly a friend worth having. JEAN MARIE STROBECK Ambition: Home Economics Hobby: Writing Letters Pet Aversion: Senior Boys Activities: Student Association, Vice-President; Class Pianist; Ger¬ man Club; Theo-Harmon Club, Treasurer; Minstrel Show; Cheer Leader; Basketball; Senior Week Committee Expressive . . . efficient. . takes her school work seriously, but still finds time for fun our class pianist. . busy writing letters to a certain Marine. . and let us not forget, Jean once made a beautiful Juliet! RUTH CAROLINE STREETER Ambition: Salvation Army Officer Hobby: Traveling Pet Aversion: Mathematics Demure. . conscientious... an ambitious member of the Salvation Army... capable... her themes are enjoyed by everyone. . she can cer¬ tainly write them with ease and style ..we all know that you will achieve success in your future work, Ruth. 32 BEVERLY EUNICE TAFT Ambition: Buyer Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: “Steadies” Activities: Commercial Club; Glee Club; Senior Week Committee Winsome. . charming lovable. . .proves that good things come in small packages . . an ideal student as well as friend ..oh, how she loves those spelling rules. . although she seems pretty shy in school, her dancing card is always promptly filled. JANICE MARIE TIERNEY Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Carnations Activities: Glee Club; Basketball; Minstrel Show Stylish. . . striking model for what the well-dressed Junior Miss should wear Janice is our most attractive little co-ed vivacious loves to chatter . lots of fun. . always has a ready excuse for avoiding homework penalties perhaps her piquant smile helps 1 MARIE LOUISE TOCCHI Ambition: Interior Decorator Hobby: Collecting Snapshops Pet Aversion: Pessimists Activities: Commercial Club, President; Glee Club; Minstrel Show; Basketball; Senior Week Committee True... “Toke” has an optimistic outlook on life . .loves to travel and plans someday to go abroad . . spends her afternoons in a downtown department store ...looks mighty sweet behind the counter, too a staunch believer in the Army Air Corps! JENNIE ELEANOR TOMANINI Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Ice Skating Pet Aversion: Boasters Activities: Commercial Club; Glee Club ; Dante Club Refined. . easy-going. . neat . remarkably efficient. Mr. Raftery’s capable office-girl . has a certain yen for chicken, her frequent letters to her many friends in the service boost their morale dependable her sincerity adds to her many charms. CARMELLA MARIE TOSCHES Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Collecting Snapshots Pet Aversion: Rossy People Activities: Dante Club; Commercial Club; Glee Club; Senior Week Committee Dependable... willing to grant favors to a friend, .cheerful, her sunny disposition will certainly win her many admirers enjoys good conversation. . wears her hair in ringlets and always looks neat and attractive, keep that smile on your face. Carmella. 33 LOUIS ALBERT TOSCHES Ambition: Navy Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Bow Ties Activities: Football, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball, 3, 4 Capable quiet . good natured has little interest in the girls... if you’re looking for Louie, inquire at Supple Square . easy going . . nothing ever bothers Louie never exerts himself. . but always active where sports are concerned. CHARLES VINCENT TOUHEY, Jr. Ambition: Journalist Hobby: Bowling Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: O. L. I. Editor-in-Chief; Junior Science Club, Treasurer 3; Press Club; Minstrel Show, 3; Dance Committee; Glee Club Polished definitely a man’s man and a girl’s dream . our Editor- in-Chief possesses qualities of leadership, dependability, unselfishness generously flashes a shy but winning smile, quite a dancer but pre¬ fers the conservative rather than the ultra-modern stuff. DOROTHY ANNE TOWER Ambition: Bookkeeper Hobby: Roller Skating Pet Aversion: Swooners Activities: Commercial Club Candid., prefers roller-skating to our basketball games jitterbug- ging on skates is solid, yell, man . a certain lad from Mendon finds her quite attractive let us in on your secret, Dot! PAUL HENRY TREDEAU Ambition: Sailor Hobby: Airplane Models Pet Aversion: Sessions Activities: Baseball, 3, 4; Football Manager, 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Senior Week Committee Unassum i ng... unperturbed... nothing ever seems to bother Paul... polite and gentle at all times . .quiet in school . .active in all sports has a keen eye in basketball admires the “Belles of St. Mary’s” . . looks bashful, but is he? NORMA ANN TUSINO Ambition: Laboratory Technician Hobby: Collecting Snapshots Pet Aversion: Egotists Activities: Dante Club; Glee Club; Senior Week Committee Modern. . agreeable. . has lovely dark hair and a variety of smart clothes. . . appears to be quiet, but we wonder ? ?. . . always a good sport . . . loyal supporter at our basketball games... a welcome addition to any social gathering. 34 GLORIA ISABEL VASILE Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobbies: Dancing; Roller Skating Pet Aversion: Jealousy Activities: Dante Club; Basketball; Junior Science Club; Minstrel Show; Glee Club; Class Treasurer, 1; Senior Week Committee Easy-going. . always alert for a good time. . .is fond of dancing and of attractive partners. . keeps the postman busy with her morale¬ building letters . .her success is assured in the field of dancing enjoys eating . especially carrots! MARY LOU VESPERI Ambition: To Travel Abroad Hobby: Reading Pet Aversions: Hurrying; Silence Activities : Glee Club ; Basketball; Senior Week Committee Versatile... gay... always ready with a quick come-back her principal interest seems to be in basketball games, we wonder why? . has plenty of what it takes to be popular need we say more? BARBARA ANNE WHITNEY Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: English Activities: Band Willing. . . musical. . . greets everyone with a pleasant smile. . an enthusiastic spectator at all M. H. S. games . . struggles with Wooley’s Handbook for classes in A-14. . happy-go-lucky nothing bothers Babs. . keeps us mystified about her many beaux. ADA CURRIE WRENN Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Rudy Vallee Activities: Glee Club Reliable. . calm. . . (dis)likes the name “Blondie”. . .her pleasant manner has won her many friends... very quiet and attentive in the classroom.. always neatly dressed. . .possesses a natural Hair for art . . best of luck to a lovely girl. 35 Above are the participants in the Swift Oratorical Contest. They are left to right: Lena Puntonio, Blanche Meldonian, Nellie Barsamian, Philip Lucier, Arthur Clarridge, Joseph Paradiso, Theresa Schiavone, Doreen Scott, and Florence Fertitta. Oratorical Contestants Held In High Esteem TENSE MOMENTS! Eight solemn figures are seen in the front row—the girls, giving that final pat to their hair; the boys nervously adjusting their ties. Miss O’Connell goes about spreading calm, saying, “Now relax!” The first noble contestant goes up to the stage and the others follow in turn. Once again the John E. Swift Oratorical Contest has been handled in a most capable fash¬ ion by those students who wrote the best essays. The judges unanimously declared Florence Fertitta the winner. The other contestants all acquitted themselves so well that the judges found it impossible to confer “honorable mention” upon any one. The contestants all gave evidence of the careful training received from Miss Sadie O’Connell, teacher of speech. The orations were delightfully inter¬ spersed with vocal duets by Jean Strobeck and Tina Oneschuk, accompanied by Verna Parker. With world conditions in such a chaotic state, The Constitution of The United States is a most timely topic, and its pre¬ sentation by these students made the audi¬ ence reacquainted with the breadth and scope of this famed document. I 36 3 m •v. r I . . , i i r w i j 1 b. • ■ .WH ' w Above we see the pupils whose names will always appear in the Hall of Fame. o ur Prominent Seniors On Parade HENRY B1ANCHI BRADFORD DOANE BRADFORD DOANE JOSEPH PARADISO JOHN SHEA GORDON MTLLER ARTHUR CLARRIDGE BRADFO’RD DOANE EL WIN ELLIOT JOHN AHEARN DANIEL GIAMPIETRO EDWARD BROUGHEY STANLEY NALEWAJKO HARRY HOLMBERG PASQUALE IADAROLA JOSEPH DiANTONIO STANLEY NALEWAJKO JOSEPH GRAZIANO Glass Colors RED and WHITE Class Will STANLEY NALEWAJKO Salutatorian BRADFORD DOANE Most Popular Most Co-operative Most Likely to Succeed Most Conscientious Most Serious Most Argumentative Most Studious Most Dignified Most Humorous Most Bashful Best Looking Best Dressed Best Natured Most Musically Inclined Best Dancer Most Cheerful Best Athlete Class Motto Virtue Alone is True Nobility Class Historian BLANCHE MELDONIAN FLORENCE FERTITTA FLORENCE FERTITTA CELIA PIGALARGI LENA PUNTONIO MARY FRATTA ELEANOR FERRUCCI LENA PUNTONIO ELEANOR FERRUCCI DOREEN SCOTT CAHMELLA DkSALVIA ELEANOR MONGIAT ANNA BIBBO TINA ONESCHUK JEAN STROBECK GLORIA VASILE FLORENCE FERTITTA DOREEN SCOTT Class Flower AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSE THERESA SCHIAVONE CELIA PIGALARGI Valedictorian THERESA SCHIAVONE Honor Students Those attaining a 90 Per Cent average for four years Class Prophecy MARGUERITE OLIVA JAMES SANGSTER Third Honor CELIA PIGALARGI LENA PUNTONIO BRADFORD DOANE 37 The Junior Officers are seated left to right: Rose Balian, Secretary; Philip Kimball, President; Stand¬ ing left to right: Genevieve Farese, Vice-President, and Natale Grillo, Treasurer. 38 The Sophomore Officers are seated left to right: Lucy Lombardi, Secretary; Arnold Votolato, Presi¬ dent, and Evemarie Celozzi, Vice-President; Treas¬ urer Robert Andreotti is standing. 39 The Student Association officers who held so many interesting and educational assemblies for us during the school year. They certainly chose some top notch entertainers. Student Association Scores Again The student body poured into the audi¬ torium early in September to hear and enjoy a dramatic portrayal of Rip Van Winkle given by John E. Hines, who re¬ turned as a most welcome guest. This assembly program was sponsored by the Milford High School Student Association and definitely started the ball rolling for a most successful year. During the course of the year many other assemblies, which proved to be both entertaining and educational, were spon¬ sored by this organization. This, of course, isn’t all that the Associa¬ tion does for its members. A token of remembrance is sent to a member who is confined to his home because of illness; also, a floral tribute is sent to the home of a member where death has occurred. It is hoped that future classes will con¬ tinue to uphold the high standards which have been set this year by the Milford High School Student Association. 40 Abuve we have the presidents of the various clubs connected with the school. Club Presidents Set the Pace The popular Junior Science Club, under the direction of Mr. Fred Metcalf chose Bradford Doane, ’45, as its leader. The reorganized Commercial Club under the capable leadership of Miss Eva Burns, bloomed out its fullest this year with Marie Tocchi, ’45, as its president—prov¬ ing that this isn’t always a man’s world! The German and French classes of Miss Margaret Pianca selected Bradford Doane and Arthur Clarridge, respectively, as their club leaders. Miss Martha Molinari’s Dante Club for Italian students elected Ralph Parente, ’45, as president. This year, under the patient and help¬ ful guidance of Mr. Harold Moran, Super¬ visor, and Miss Mary Burns, Assistant Supervisor, The Press Club was organized for those students of good scholastic stand¬ ing interested in journalism. Edward Broughey, ’45, was unanimously chosen president. That we have such capable young lead¬ ers in our high school portends well for the future of our country. Carry on, Presidents! 41 Here we see the O. L. I. Committee, which tried to make this wartime edition the best ever. O. L. I. Committee Works Diligently Early in December, Principal James A. Higgiston announced that the following students would comprise the 1945 0. L. I. Committee: Charles V. Touhey, Jr., Editor-in-chief; Charles L. Piscia, Busi¬ ness Manager; Lillian O’Rourke, Associ¬ ate Editor; Arthur Clarridge, Circulation Manager; Nellie Barsamian, and Theresa Schiavone, Literary Editors; Stanley Nalewajko, Sports Editor; Jennie De Cesare, Script-Editor; Celia Piglargi, Photo-Editor. Associates: Christine An- telli, Ruth Baker, Blanche Balian, Philip Lucier, Elinor McCoy, Lena Puntonio, Marguerite Brita, Bradford Doane, James Sangster, Lucy Dota, Florence Fertitta, and Tina Oneschuk. At our first meeting with Mr. Higgis¬ ton, we were supplied with the necessary information and credentials and sallied forth, with high hopes, in search of sponsors and advertisers. In the succeeding weeks, with the help of Miss Crane and Miss Callahan we com¬ pleted the difficult task of supplying writ¬ ten “copy” for our book. We wish to express our sincere thanks to Mr. James A. Higgiston, faculty advis¬ er, Miss Margaret M. Pyne, financial ad¬ viser and the Misses Agnes L. Crane and Dorothy M. Callahan, literary advisers, for forfeiting so much of their time to guide us in our work. 42 Above is the committee which planned such an enjoyable Commencement Week. Mary Cecchi, one of our honor students, and a member of this committee was absent when the photo was taken. Commencement Week Committee Plans Suitable After twelve long studious (?) years, the Class of 1945 realized that it was “on its way out”. Our Senior Week commit¬ tee, under the expert guidance of Mr. Hig- giston, and Mr. Moran, planned “big things for us. Monday-festivities formally opened by the observation of Class Day and the dis¬ tribution of gifts in the auditorium. The afternoon found us in town park, hilari¬ ously engaged in sports. That evening, tired but happy, we limped to the audi¬ torium where we enjoyed both the humor and solemnities of Sdnior Night. Tuesday morning and the eagerly awaited distribution of THE yearbook; then to the State for the annual theatre party. Light lunches that day—saved our appetites for the class banquet held that evening at the Elks Home. June 13th will live in our memories for¬ ever. Was there ever a more beautiful or solemn graduation? Thursday—“To be or not to be”—that was the $64 question concerning our ex¬ cursion ! The alumni reunion was held Friday night. Well, what do you know! We are now alumni! 43 Above is the entire cast of the Tenth Animal Minstrel Show of Milford High School. Minstrel Show Delights Record Breaking Audience Curtain! Lights!! Action!!! The 1945 Minstrel Show is on under the capable supervision of Mr. Ben C. Lancisi. Interlocutor, Bradford Doane, is seated in the center of an attractive row of par¬ ticipants. The endmen are entertaining, bringing gustos of laughter to the audi¬ ence. Pleasant memories were revived by the appearance of stars of former shows: the Balian Twins, Blanche Meldonian, Gloria Griffith, Helen Morin, Philip Lucier, and Connie Wright. A highlight of the evening was the side¬ splitting performance of the German Band led by Professor Ivanoffovitch (Leonard Miller) “famous German Maestro”. Another feature was the silent movie, featuring Arthur Winslow, villain, whose attempts to foreclose the mortgage on “Home Sweet Home” were thwarted by hero, Philip Lucier. Attired in colorful gowns the members of the chorus formed a vivid background for the entire show. Applause! More Applause!! Regrets!!! The show is over in too short a time. We left, singing many of the hit tunes from the show. 44 Milford High School has one of the most colorful and snappiest bands in the state. We are proud of the fine show our band always gives at our football games and other activities. Band Enjoys Successful and Entertaining Season Yes, we too felt the ruling hand of the 0. D. T. Our pleasant visits to the “bat¬ tlefields of the gridiron” had to be cur¬ tailed because of transportation difficul¬ ties; however we strived to excel at home games and uphold the band’s high stand¬ ard. The band, under its expert and skillful director, Mr. Ben Lancisi, portrayed true Americanism when called upon frequently by various clubs and organizations to par¬ ticipate in patriotic events. Each time it brought color and zest to the activity and honor to our school. The “German Band”, made up of mem¬ bers of the band, had a leading part in the Minstrel Show and was instrumental in the latter’s success. The annual concert, the highlight of the year, once again delighted the audience as it rendered a varied and pleasing program. The year’s activities were brought to a successful climax when on Memorial Day the band paid tribute to our honored dead. 45 A wartime team of Red and White warriors were sparked by the brilliant play of the Seniors’ Capt. Joe Graziano, Tony Pilla, Ray McCausland, Hank Bianchi, and Hank Iacovelli. Football Squad Hard Hit by Wartime Demands Handicapped by a lack of experience and the potential weight, our Milford High School football team suffered nine setbacks in as many starts during the 1944 gridiron campaign. With four reliable backfieldmen and one lineman returning to the ranks, our 1944 prospects appeared to be as bright as the twinkle in a little baby’s eye. However, Sally Micelotti, Dick Consigli, and Don Johnson signed up with a new coach—the man with the whiskers—just prior to the football season. Captain Joe Graziano, and Tony Pilla were the only two expe¬ rienced gridmen left to answer Coach Ernie Roberti’s call for football candi¬ dates. Gridiron neophytes dominated the squad; nevertheless they took the field against our friendly traditional rivals— Marlboro, Framingham, and Natick—and fought courageously against overwhelming odds. We are justified in being proud of our fighting football team, which, although outweighed and inexperienced, sparkled radiantly even in defeat. 46 Our men on the Basketball Court. Front row: Tredeau, Votolato, Bianchi, Graziano, and Co- molli. Second row: Consigli, McCausland, Castiglioni, Coach Dagnese, Pederzoli, Sanchione, and Votolato. Basketball Quintet Contends with Great Handicaps We learned (the hard way) that there is much truth in the old idiom, “Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched”. Just prior to the 1944 cage season, our basketball prospects appeared to be as shiny as the bald spot on Bing Crosby’s cranium; however Uncle Sam stepped in and borrowed a few of his nephews from Milford High, leaving our basketball team as crippled as the town of Berlin after a Yank raid. Gloom prevailed over the Milford High rooters, who believed, with the loss of three star veterans, that our boys didn’t stand a chance. But our “mighty mites” courageously delved into battle and “copped” the first three games of the season. They en¬ countered the Tech Tourney teams, Fram¬ ingham and Natick, and fought fiercely against our traditional rival, St. Mary’s. What our 1945 cage squad lacked in stature, it made up in the stiff competi¬ tion it furnished opposing quintets. 47 Above is the gallant baseball team of Milford High. We are confident that they will do their best to complete a successful season. Baseball Nine Reveals Sparkling Array When Coach Vin Dagnese’s initial call for baseball candidates was answered by 40 presumably untalented youngsters, dire prophecies were uttered by our local prog¬ nosticators concerning the coming baseball season of our M. H. S. However, we are happy to announce that these same fore¬ tellers are now swallowing their words. Because of the resourcefulness of Coach Dagnese, a baseball team has been built which is expected to be a top contender for Midland League honors. Behind the consistent clubbing of Joe DiAntonio, Hank Iacovelli, Vic Comolli, and Hal Castiglione, our 1945 squad should send opposing teams staggering like in¬ ebriates. We are confident too that rival batsmen will be about as successful in hit¬ ting Arnold Votolato’s deliveries as the attempts of a toothless individual to masticate a steak dinner. Because we have a deadline to catch, it is impossible for us to inform you of the games’ results. We wouldn’t be surprised though if our boys were in possession of that championship cup right now! 48 in mmm, , HPj I i f T ' 1 s if l Hr Wnnr,,.. rfj ' • A 5; T .- Ml- ■■ ! ; .- • ' : .. ’ . ' • ' . ' • ,. The Freshmen Officers are seated left to right: Betty Hixon, Treasurer; Marie Del Costello, Secretary; Standing left to right Claire Mazzarelli, Vice-Presi¬ dent, and Robert Votolato, President. The Cheerleaders who did most of the yelling are left to right Lucy Lombardi, Marie Bianchi, Alma Petrelli, Florence Morelli, and Mary Hickey. 51 SPONSORS ARRANGED BY CHARLES PISCIA 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 ac¬ tivities. Ada’s Beauty Shop Rita Aldi’ich, ’47 Robert Aldrich, ’48 Mr. and Mrs. J. Aleknas Joanna P. Andreano Robert Andreotti, ’47 Robert Appleton, ’46 Josephine Areano, ’47 Margaret Ai’senault Atlantic Service Station Babyland Furniture Shop Ardelle Bailey Mrs. Ruth Bruce Baker Rose Marie Balconi, ’48 Lillian Banks, ’46 C. L. Barnard Clara Basile Mr. and Mrs. William Beals Atty. Anna Berardi Berkeley Stores Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Berry Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Besozzi Mr. and Mrs. John Besozzi George W. Billings Miss Dorothy Bishop Cpl. Donald Black, USMC The Blue Shop Margaret Bonina, ’46 Hazel Bowden, ’47 Miss Lilia M. Boyle Margaret Bozzini, ’48 Bradbury-Locke Co. Mrs. Helen Breault Mr. and Mrs. Karl A. Bright Brockton Shoe Store Budget Beauty Salon Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burns Miss Connie Caccavelli Mary Cappuziello, ’48 Mary Carey, ’46 Ruth S. Carlson, ’46 Carolyn Beauty Salon Elena Costentino, ’46 Anita Celeste Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Celley Miss Marie Cenedella Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cheney Rose Ciaramicola, ’47 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clancy Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Cleary Mrs. Josephine Cook Joseph T. Connearnery, Pr. 3 c Albert Consigli, ’47 Costello’s, Inc. Miss Agnes Crane Mary Crivello, ’46 Miss Catherine Curtin Vincent Dagnese Mrs. Katherine D’Amelio Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Darlan Sidney DeBoer, ’48 Marie Del Castello, ’48 Miss Theresa Del Castello Rev. Raymond Della Porta Phyllis DeLuca, ’48 Violet DeLuzio, ’46 Mary DelVecchio, ’47 Mary DeMatteis, ’46 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DiBari Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DiBattista Dominic DiFonzo, ’47 Miss Ada Di Giannantonio Miss Margaret Dillon Rudolph Diotalevi, ’46 Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Doane Rita Donnelly, ’46 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dota Marilyn Doxey, ’47 Peggy Duridas Mrs. Andrew Erickson Everybody’s Market Miss Rose Farese Polly Fernandes, ’47 Francis Ferrante, ’47 Salvatore Figlioli, ’46 Konstontinos Fokas Miss Mary B. Ford Ann Forss Beauty Salon Doris Francesconi, ’46 Compliments of a Friend Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Fuchs Ernest Gallerani, ’46 Miss Dorothy Gandolfi Wesley Garland, ’47 Sgt. Francis E. Gentile F. A. Geoffroy Misses Anne and Mary Gilmore Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Goddard Gordon’s Flower Shop Frederick A. Gould Connie Grassi Gloria Griffith, ’46 Claire Gritte, ’46 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Guglielmi Robert Harlow, ’48 Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Hartman Barbara Haynes, ’46 Heitin’s Market Helen’s Beauty Shoppe Miss Marion Hewson Mr. and Mrs. James A. Higgiston Miss Elsie Hiolo, ’47 Betty Hixon, ’48 Miss J. Hixon Miss Helen Hoothay 52 Charles Innis, ’47 L. N. Jaques Sons, Inc. Mrs. Josephine Julian Miss Dorothy Kaizzi Miss Susie Karakeian Kavanaugh’s Social Club Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kelly Donald F. Kerr Mrs. King and Sons Mrs. Evelyn Knott Miss Ida Kolenda Miss Ida Kurlansky Miss Madeleine Kynoch Jeannine Lally, ’46 Ruth Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Ben C. Lancisi Miss June Larson, ’48 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Lawless Mr. and Mrs. Le Baron Lester’s Filling: Station Lucy Lombardi, ’47 Ninfa Longo, ’46 Ruth Luchini, ’46 Mrs. Lillian Lucier Claire Luisetti, ’46 Miss Agnes R. Lynch Ruth Mabey, ’47 Carlo Macchi, ’48 Dr. and Mrs. Joseph MacLellan Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mainini William Mancini Marques Bros. Market A. Mazzarelli Son Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mazzone Mrs. Laura McCoy Miss Patricia McCullough Jane McGrath, ’46 Emery McKenzie Capt. Leonard J. McMullin Robert Melin, ’47 Elizabeth Melpignano Milford Dye House Milford Furniture Miss Grace Miller Leonard Miller, ’47 Modern Clothing Co. Miss M. Molinari Mary Moaco, ’46 George Mongiat W. Emil Moore A tty. and Mrs. Wm. J. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Clement Moran Mr. Harold M. Moran Marconi’s Market Morrill’s Food Shop Dr. H. Ellsworth Morse Dr. and Mrs. Frank Moschilli Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale Moschilli Rosemary Murphy, ’47 Wm. A. Murray Matthew MussuRi. ’47 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nalewaiko Nate’s Fruit and Vegetable Market Mrs. Arnold Nealley Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nelson Dr. Mario R. Nigro Alice Ovsanian, ’48 P. O. Furniture Anthony Palmieri, ’46 Violet Paradiso Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parente Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Petracca Alma Petrilli, ’47 Phil Co. Miss Margaret Pianca Mr. and Mrs. Tilio Pillarella Nicholas Pilla Rose Marie Pilla, ’46 Josephine Piscia, ’47 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Piscia J. F. Power Public Cleaners Mrs. Rose Puntonio Miss Margaret M. Pyne Paul F. Raftery Miss Jeannette Rashaian J. Allen Rice Co. Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Richardson, Jr. Riseberg’s Clothing Peter Rossini, ’48 Edward Rouleau, ’48 Dr. Marion A. Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Albino A. Sabatucci Nicholas Sacco, ’46 Sylvia Sainio Peter Sanchione, ’46 Mr. and Mrs. James Sangster, Jr. Harriet Santosuosso, ’46 Alma Sarkisian, ’47 Lillian Schiavo, ’46 Mrs. J. Schiavone Edward Scott Clark Shaughnessy, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Shaw Shea Bros. Irene Silva, ’47 Miss Pearl Simmons Miss Beulah Smalley Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Smith Solomon’s Bargain Shop South End Market South Main Sti-eet Market Robert Spindel Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Tenney Gloria Testa, ’47 Thrifty Cleaners Anthony Tieuli Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Tomasini Charles Tomaso Rose Tomaso, ’48 Rose M. Trotta, ’47 Gloria Tumolo, ’46 Mrs. Harold Turner Vincent Verelli Mrs. Vincent Votolato Mr. and Mrs. J. Allen Wallace Mi-s. Harry A. Webster Western Auto Co. F. W. Woolworth Co. Constance Wright, ’46 Mr. and Mrs. Leon Zocchi 511 I wish to extend my cordial thanks to the graduates of the Class of 1945. f ? I also wish to thank you for giving me the privilege of making your pic- | tures for The Year Book. Respectfully, MORIN ' S PHOTO STUDIO Wouldn’t it be funny if.... No boys were left for graduation? Compliments u . L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS Manufacturers of The 1946 CLASS RINGS of the MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL ... . 54 To a Cjirl Cj raduat(L j if employed at the Telephone Company you’ll be helping to win the war, because communi¬ cations is one of the most essential wartime industries. At the same time you will earn good money under pleasant working conditions. Here is an opportunity offering you far more than just a place to work.” Girls of the Senior Class should investigate this opportunity. Train¬ ing courses may be arranged so as not to inter¬ fere with studies or graduation. Girls in the Junior Class are welcome to make inquiries look¬ ing to employment later on. Good salary from the time you start training, and prospects for advancement. Whether you stay with us a few years or many, you will find the wholesome, congenial atmosphere of tele¬ phone work abundantly worth while. Your teacher or vocational advisor can tell you more about work in this interesting industry. NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE TELEGRAPH COMPANY INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT WITH A FUTURE 55 Compliments of. THE PINE STREET BAKERY Do you remember the day when. Miss Del Castello won a lamb? GJltb dljarlpsrraft flrpsa 43 EXCHANGE STREET MILFORD, MASS. COMMERCIAL PRINTING BOOKS PAMPHLETS WEDDING STATIONERY EMBOSSED AND ENGRAVED EFFECTS SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO HALF-TONE WORK CIRCULARS 56 NEILAN’S DRUG STORE THE REXALL STORE no 220 Main Street MILFORD SEAVER ' S EXPRESS Daily Trips to BOSTON, PROVIDENCE and WORCESTER TEL. 234 Wouldn’t it be funny if.... “Red” Miller were put into the Army? CRIVELLO’S STORE CHARLES E. COONEY STORE “Doody” Crivello, Prop. DRY GOODS non n non n 222 Main Street Street - MILFORD MILFORD, MASS. Do you remember the day when.... Miss Burns’ chair broke? Mr. Mrs. CHARLES V. TOUHEY non n JIMMY’S TAXI CORNER of SCHOOL and MAIN STREET non n Tel. 1414 - MILFORD Always at Your Service t •••• 57 Compliments of . Compliments of . THE CROWN CONFECTIONERY COMPANY Main Street - MILFORD McLELLAN STORES CO. stost 85 stost S5 HOME MADE CANDIES and ICE CREAM 186 Main Street - MILFORD !! Wouldn’t it be funny if.... ;; Graziano didn’t like Sports? ;; Congratulations and Best Wishes from The QUALITY LUNCH and TREMONT PLAZA j MILFORD BOSTON ; stost st ;; Two places to go for Service and Quality ! • • • • 0 Do you remember the day when.... f • We were all Freshmen? f • Congratulations! • • • • BARNEY COAL CO. j Best Wishes! • and f Courage! MILFORD GRAIN CO. TO THE CLASS OF • f 1945 • stost ] St i DAVOREN ' S PHARMACY 4 4 ♦ 256 Main Street - MILFORD Tels. 940 and 221 MILFORD, MASS. • 4 4 4 58 f T I } f Compliments of . EAST END GARAGE Peter Bertorelli, Prop. KOS M 33 School Street MILFORD TO THE M. H. S. CLASS OF 1945 GO THE FRIENDLY WISHES OF THE ARCHER RUBBER CO. Central Street - MILFORD Tel. 1876 Would it be funny if.... The school burned down? THE MILFORD DAILY NEWS YOUR HOME TOWN NEWSPAPER £5 Do you remember the day when.... Milford beat Framingham in Football? Compliments of. THE WAUCANTUCK MILLS KW55 UXBRIDGE, MASS. t. PLAINS CASH MARKET MEATS, GROCERIES and FRUITS 71 East Main Street MILFORD Tel. 801 59 f Compliments of. LOMBARDI’S SOCIAL CLUB aoa a 67 Medway Street MIILFORD Compliments of. B. J. CLANCY In surance Oa a 204 Main Street MILFORD Wouldn’t it be funny if.... “Scotty” were gloomy instead of cheerful? Compliments of. OUTFIT CLOTHING CO. MANHATTAN SHIRTS C K HATS BIBBO and De RUVO, Managers of Shoe Department Shoes for Discriminating Men MAIN STREET - MILFORD Do you remember the day when.... A baseball came through Miss Crane’s window? MILFORD AUTO BODY CO. CLAUS ANDERSON CARL ROSENQUEST Proprietors a 193 East Main Street MILFORD Any occasion becomes happier with the presence of FLOWERS THE ELDREDGE FLOWER SHOP 276 Main Street - MILFORD Tel. 920-W F. T. D. SERVICE 60 i jj 2 j i r « Jr V d AjfiVV t Uk p iBAj Jr • V .-: ,;• V V £-1 41 Compliments of. BERARDI LOAN CO., Inc. A Helping Hand When You Need MONEY 198 Main Street MILFORD Compliments of. MOREY BROS. stos it Remember the day when.... Some of the ball players made the Honor Roll? Compliments of . SEARS, ROEBUCK • O u 4 ORDER OFFICE 208 MAIN STREET - MILFORD, MASS. Do you remember the day There were 100 boys in our when.... class ? TOWN HALL SERVICE STATION THE BEST IN AUTO SUPPLIES and SERVICE FUEL and RANGE OIL F. H. HANNAFORD Phone 1340 “Cream of the Crop Carnations” FRESH CUT FOR ALL OCCASIONS Funeral Designs a Specialty W. D. HOWARD 150 South Main Street MILFORD 62 Compliments of. WATCHES E. F. LILLEY CO. JEWELERS SINCE 1893 DIAMONDS CERTIFIED WATCHMAKER JEWELRY Wouldn’t it be funny if.... Mr. Tosches didn’t use his favorite expressions? A. J. KNOTT TOOL MFG. CORPORATION METAL STAMPING AND SPECIALTIES FRONT STREET MILFORD Do you remember the day when.... We beat St. Mary’s in Basketball? Compliments of. J. F. SARGEANT FUNERAL HOME 88 CONGRESS STREET MILFORD 63 This War will be won by the Youth of the Allied Nations. Have you resolved to do your part? Draper Corporation AUTO PARTS AND SERVICE Compliments of, 808 8 THE CHILDREN ' S SHOP 808 8 WEST MEDWAY - Tel. 175 MILFORD, MASS. Do you remember the day when.... We had a parade through the school? F. W. MANN CO. 1 J. R. KIMBALL S. S. KIMBALL W. B. McFARLAND President Treasurer Secretary I 808 | a | 100 CENTRAL STREET - MILFORD ! Wouldn ' t it be funny if. Ahearn weren’t interested in “Lillies”? TIP TOP JOHN C. RIPLEY Home Made Ice Cream GENERAL CONTRACTOR A Specialty 808 8 808 8 65 East Main Street - MILFORD Fire Losses Adjusted 65 • I • ! Compliments of . i t JERRY ' S FURNITURE STORE � THE MAIN STREET BOWLAWAY I A. DiCicco, Proprietor SOS • • s ! sos f 85 • • • ! 34 Main Street - MILFORD • • • 51 Central Street - MILFORD ? Do you remember the day when.... 1 A girl wore shorts to school? Compliments and Good Wishes. oVf. r jlotHINC C® MILipORD, MASS. TO THE CLASS OF 1945 Wouldn’t it be funny if.... Mr. Moran didn’t say 1000% correct? Compliments of. LOUIS FASHION SHOP SOS S 187 Main Street MILFORD Congratulations to . THE M. H. S. CLASS OF 1945 JEAN’S PHOTO STUDIO MILFORD, MASS. Enlarging Reproducing Oil Coloring 66 DOTTY’S BEAUTY SALON sox X 203 Main Street MILFORD TRASK BROTHERS BICYCLE STORE Anthony and Emilio Pighetti Proprietors 110 Main Street MILFORD Do you remember the day when.... “Pike” Marelli fell asleep in A-4? Congratulations and Good Wishes to. THE M. H. S. CLASS OF 1945 CAHILLS NEWS AGENCY 206 MAIN STREET MILFORD, MASS. Wouldn’t it be funny if.... Miss Callanan didn’t say, “you see”? Compliments of. H. M. CURTISS COAL AND LUMBER CO. sox X 48 Pond Street MILFORD Compliments of. DEBBIE’S LUNCHEONETTE sox 67 tf ARTHUR P. CLARRIDGE CONTRACTOR and BUILDER COMPLETE HOMES i f ! Planning Building i | ! Landscaping Compliments of . f ? T MAC CO., Inc. PACKAGE STORE 227 MAIN STREET - MILFORD Tel. 4 N. Allen, A. Allen, Managers Free Delivery f Do you remember the day when.... f ' “Scrappy’s” sweater caught in a lathe? f Compliments of . | UXBRIDGE WORSTED CO., Inc. I 808 8 Wouldn’t it be funny if.... ;; Paradiso lost his interest in Aviation? Compliments of . Compliments of . FREDERIC BEAUTY SALON W. T. GRANT CO. 808 808 8 8 ; 10 School Street - MILFORD MILFORD, MASS. 68 TONY ' S FRUIT STORE KOK B 117 Main Street MILFORD Compliments of. COMMONWEALTH FUND J. W. BICKFORD AGENT Do you remember the day when.... Coach Cahill was taken into the Navy? DAVIS BOWLING ALLEYS KOS B 180 Main Street MILFORD AMERICAN SHOE REPAIR NICHOLAS COSTRINO Proprietor Wouldn’t it be funny if.... The boys couldn’t eat Fourth Period? PORTER SHOE CO. XOK K MILFORD FINANCE CORP. M. MORGANELLI Manager 204 Main Street MILFORD 69 f i SUPREME RADIO i i i i i i i When we are again able to supply i f 229 Main Street - MILFORD CHARTER BUS SERVICE, | Tel. 2115 we will do our level best to deserve your • • 1 patronage on the basis of better equip- • Expert Radio Repair t rnent, better, more personalized service. • t Complete Line of Records i • 11 f and Photography Equipment • i i • JOHNSON BUS LINES, INC i • 11 11 11 • ? Do you remember the day when.... ; • The Trade School opened? r ' ! NELSON MOTOR CO. i� • i • BRASS RAIL l • Elmer C. Nelson, Prop. i i l ' Milford’s Leading Restaurant ! i i kok K ( ( ' ssgs: • i i MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS “EVERY MEAL A MEMORY” ' i (i ! Draper Park, Next to State Theatre (� ' � i� • LILLEY’S CORNER t t i i ■ Wouldn’t it be funny if.... Calabrese played 11 a mouth organ? j i i i 11 i HOME LAUNDRY CO. i • HENRY PATRICK CO. } | COMPLETE I | LAUNDRY SERVICE | and KOK K ? 1 DRY CLEANING | | 35 Free Street, MILFORD, MASS. HOPEDALE, MASS. 70 I • Compliments of . TAMPA FRUIT STORE • • FANCY FRUIT MR. Sk MRS. NELSON MOREY • and t f VEGETABLES KOB B TOROSIAN BROS., Proprietors Tel. 5415 t i 1 i Do you remember the day when.... | We became Seniors? 1 KAY’S SHOPPE i • JOSEPH De PASQUALE 1 • Custom-Made and • CLASS OF 1912 Ready-to-Wear • • MILLINERY • KOS 1 K f • • f 9 Exchange Street - MILFORD • i • I • • i Wouldn’t it be funny if.... O’Rourke lost her cheery disposition? CENTRAL CLEANSERS AND • • f • L. BLAINE LIBBEY TAILORS JEWELER | BOSS B WATCHES ! DIAMONDS JEWELRY 225 Main Street - MILFORD | 240 Main Street - MILFORD Tel. 1106 Next to the Bank With the Chime Clock | 71 MISS HELEN C. HEATH i Teacher of Singing Specialist in Voice Placement TO THE M. H. S. CLASS OF 1945 WERBER ROSE 105 Main Street - MILFORD • | STUDIO 12 South Main St., MILFORD Extends its Best Wishes | Tel. 823-W f for Success | Do you remember the day when.... | Mr. Moran came back to school? • i } M. H. S. CLASS OF 1945 1 THE IDEAL THEATRE MILFORD, MASS. STONE FURNITURE CO. 32 Central Street MILFORD j Wishes you and your classmates 1SOK S3 1 Success and Happiness • l in all your ventures Just Phone 91 ? Wouldn’t it be funny if.... j Mr. Higgiston were inducted? | Compliments of . RING 6- WELCH j Main Street MILFORD j MILFORD SAVINGS BANK I HABERDASHER t saoss 8 4 1 • l f , _ and CLOTHIER 72 ' V; ,- =