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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1949 volume:

At LIU JUlAyV - QartJLo QpiothiJ Qe t Jliv i he GIgM 0-jj 194-9 Jj the. Milford dlufh School MhUpsid, MoA. ' lacUuAetiA fL ' ie ' ie+tbi Iho Sixty-fijjth £dUian af the Qah, JUIm, and 9uif JOHN MAZZONE CO - EDITORS ROBERT NARGI Business Manager BARBARA RICHARDSON Photo Editor EVELINE CELOZZI fyosiew id Ill publishing this, the sixty-fifth edition of the OAK, LILY, and IVY, we are working toward one goal: the creation of a lasting memory in the minds of all the members of the graduating class of nineteen hundred and forty-nine. It is our hope and desire that during your hours of reminis¬ cence you may find within the covers of this hook those personally treasured scenes and achievements that you cherished in your high school days. It is the hope of the Yearbook Staff that this hook will he a worthy successor to those that have come before, and that it will serve as a record of the events and accomplishments of the era which we consider to he the “BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES.” % I § I I I I bedicatia+i ‘ ' The best portion of a good life are the little, nameless, remembered, acts of kindness and, of love. ' ' ' These lines show the true picture of our teacher and friend, who, through her pleasing personality, genial nature, and whole-hearted co-operation in our curricular and extra-curricular activities, has endeared herself to our students. With sincere gratitude, therefore, we dedicate this sixty-fifth edition of the OAK, LILY, and IVY, to Mid.A GatUe ii+te £. Gusiti+t our able instructor and willing adviser. Mi4A Catherine £, Qu Uin Miss Calarese Miss Eva Burns Mr. DiBattista Miss Whipple IdminitJAatio-n School Committee Miss Pianca Miss Mary Burns Mr. Consoletti Miss Agnes Lynch 1. Miss Curtin 2. Mrs. Burns 3. Miss Farese 4. Mr. Metcalf 5. Mr. O ' Donnell 6. Miss Pyne 7. Mr. Espanet 8. Miss Claire Lynch 9. Mr. Brucato 10. Mr.Moran 11. Mr. Lancisi 12. Miss Callanan These are the teachers who have directed our lives for the past four years. They have imparted to us much valuable information which we may use in our future lives as citizens. To them we express our grateful thanks for all their aid and our hope that they may co ntinue in their wonderful work. Do you want to become an efficient secretary? Then visit our office practice room which is under the capable supervision of Miss Farese, our commercial department head. None of us will ever forget the interesting meeting of the Junior Science Club, held under the competent direction of Mr. Metcalf, our genial physics and biology teacher. Are you looking for Mr. Moran? He is our ubiquitous Guidance Director who is liable to be found anywhere from the boiler room to the third floor offering advice and guidance to the pupils. Have you ever passed A-15 and heard some noises which seemed to resemble music? It was probably either the French or German Club holding a meeting under the direction of Miss Pianca, our amiable foreign language expert. At different times of the day when you pass Dr. Ryan ' s room, you may either hear Latin verbs being conjugated or Shakespeare being discussed. Neither class is ever boring, Dr. Ryan is forever telling us amusing anecdotes to help lighten our dreary talks. Would you like to learn: 1. How to run a movie projector; 2. How to use a Leica or a Zeiss; 3. How to drive a car; 4. The Dagger Speech; 5. To publish a yearbook; 6. Who won World War II? Drop into B-15. Many an expert typist has come from Miss Eva Burns ' Class, where pleasure and work are mixed to the perfect combination. The work she has done in making future secretaries will long be remembered. The dainty petite woman who teaches geography and French is a patient and efficient instructress. She must have some sixth sense, for she always seems k know who is talk¬ ing even with her back turned. Miss Calarese is one of our most energetic teachers. She is very conscientious and is always examing the ledgers of her bookk eeping students. Has she ever asked you, Is it a debit or a credit? Mrs. Margaret Burns is the very tiny woman who has charge of our budding chemists. Don ' t let outward appearances deceive you, however, for although she is very small in stature, she is great in mind and heart. No one can decide whether Francis Fitter Cahill is more at home on the playing field or seated behind his desk in Room B-8. When his classes are in session, whether they be on the football field, or in the classroom, the golden rule is strictly adhered to. To Miss Dorothy Callahan, our dignified and sedate English teacher, we give thanks for many a pleasant hour spent delving into the mysteries of the English language. The memory of Miss Callanan ' s Friday history quizzes will forever remain in our minds Mr. DiGiannantonio Dr. Ryan Miss Colavita Miss O ' Connell b and the knowledge gleaned in her classes form a foundation for our future life. Sometimes we wonder how Miss Cenedella can retain her calm composure with the high school band practicing in the room below A-2. The English dictation must go on, and she does her level best to keep it going smoothly. Miss Colavita is a recent addition to the teaching staff of the high school and a perma¬ nent one we hope. She is the one who starts those freshmen off on the right foot with her advice. Do you want to know why x is the unknown, or why it snows? Our science and algebra teacher, Mr. Consoletti can probably explain these phenomena to you. The freshmen cer¬ tainly look awed by his enlightening explanations. Not only does Miss Curtin serve as a teacher of commercial subjects, but she is always on hand when the Student Council needs advice. We cannot fully express our thanks to her for her excellent counselling. Another recent addition to the staff is Mr. DiBattista, our good-natured Italian teacher. Where would the Dante Club be without him? His classes are fun to take part in, never too serious, never too frivolous. No one ever seems to know where Mr. Espanet is. He may be teaching, coaching the football team, or giving physical education drill to the children of the grammar school grades. But wherever he is, his pleasing manner goes with him. No business student has ever completed his course of study without being taught by Miss Agnes Lynch. Energetic and full of vim and vigor, she is well liked by all. Did you ever see a small figure darting down the corridor? It was probably Miss Claire Lynch, who is so small she could be taken for a freshman. Those science experiments that she performs really are something to see. If you want to learn how to speak distinctly and walk and sit correctly, see Miss O ' Con¬ nell. She adds to the reading of Shakespeare ' s works by her fine interpretations. If you need a book for a book report, visit the library, where Mr. O ' Donnell, besides teaching history and commercial law, reigns. Is he the reason why the library is always full of students? The ability of Miss Margaret Pyne to teach the fundamentals of business training is shown by the products of her labor, good, efficient business men and women all. Was that William Bendix who just passed by? No, it was our excellent physical educa¬ tion director, Mr. Charles Brucato. His excellence in the teaching of baseball fundamentals is shown by the number of trophies won by our team last year. Are you a patron of the Arts? Under the direction of Mr. DiGiannantonio and Miss Whipple, our appreciation of the finer things in life was encouraged. Every one would like to lead a band but few do it with the finesse of Ben whose versa¬ tility was responsible for the success of many of our appearances at civic functions. Mr. Sweeney Miss Callahan Miss Cenedella Mr. Cahill 9 Scltoal Gamnuttee David I. Davoren, Superintendent; W. Wallace O ' Brien; Atty. Anna M. (Berardi) O ' Brien, Vice Chairman; Dr. Nicholas A. Mastroianni, Chairman; Dr. Nicholas J. Capece; Atty. William V. Bellantonio; Marco A. Balzarini. The guiding force of the Milford School System is the School Committee. This capable group of men and one woman is a versatile one representing many important professions and positions. Mr. Balzarini, for example, in addition to his position as school committeeman is chairman of the Milford Board of Selectmen and Dr. Capece, also a committeeman, is chairman of the Milford Board of Health. We are proud of these capable and intelligent directors of our school system and believe that they are owed a debt of gratitude for their conscientious planning. These efficient leaders have worked painstakingly to make our stay at Milford High School The Best Years of Our Lives. 10 bav-id 9. jbavo- ' ien Superintendent of Schools President: John Mazzone Vice President: Elvira Sidoni Secretary: Eleanor Femina Treasurer: Joseph D ' Amelio JOYCE MARION BALLOU Ambition: Pianist Hobby: Roller Skating Pet Aversion: Poison Ivy Aetivities: Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club; Commer¬ cial Club; Reporter 1; Theory of Music. CAREFREE .... has a devil-may-care attitude in her classes and we are wondering if this pertains to her outside activities . . . . we suspect that she would rather gaze upon a music hook than a his¬ tory book .... Best of luck in your ambition, Joyce. JEANETTE MARIE BARTERA Ambition: Executive Secretary Hobby: Sports, Dancing Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Dante Club 2, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Junior Ring Committee; O.L.I. Committee Snapshot Editor; Budget Club, Treasurer. RELIABLE .... has a clear record .... never late for school . . . . always seen at M. H. S. socials .... well-liked by everyone . . . . Jeanette always keeps the conversation going, i.e., outside of the classroom .... with her personality and ability she’s hound to become an efficient secretary. DIANA BAZIGIAN Ambition: Clerical Worker Hobby: Sport, Dancing Pet Aversion: Big Time Operators Activities: Commercial Club Reporter 3, 4; Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 3; O.L.I. Committee; Camera Club 4. VJl ' ACIOUS .... Diana’s faithful school spirit is clearly shown when we see her at every game and social activity of M.H.S. she never overlooks the opportunity to engage in a friendly chat with a schoolmate and with her ardent enthusiasm success is a certainty. FRANCES ELIZABETH BELLOFATTO Ambition: Illustrator Hobby: Sketching Pet Aversion: “Spag La Rue” Activities: Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club Art Editor 4. DEPENDABLE .... co-operative .... sincere .... possesses a great artistic ability .... has many friends especially of the opposite sex .... among the first to lend a helping hand . . . . a pleasant companion .... a loyal friend .... we know that your artistic ability foretells a great future. Erannie. BERNICE MARIE BIANCHI Ambition: Successful Business Woman Hobby: Roller Skating Pet Aversion: Spiders Activities: Basketball 1; O.L.I. Committee; M.H.S.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. COOPERATIVE .... petite .... doesn’t do much talking, but when she does a thunderstorm couldn’t stop her .... do you have an appointment with Bingie? .... You can well-assure your¬ self she’ll be on time .... always attentive in her classes . . . . an interesting person to know. MARY JOSEPHINE BIBBO Ambition: Concert Pianist Hobby: Cooking, Collecting Records Pet Aversion: Wearing Hats Activities: M.H.S.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. QUIET .... neat .... reserved .... versatile .... always ready for the future .... does all in her power to reach a definite goal .... attractiveness, intelligence, and a pleasing personality were winning factors in her favor. GEORGE HAROLD BONI Ambition: Join Air Corps Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Commercial Club; Minstrel Show; Basketball 3; Base¬ ball 2, 3, 4, Captain; Camera Club. ATHLETIC .... likes to argue about baseball .... you can’t have a conversation with George unless you talk about sports . . . . sports are constantly in his mind .... member of camera club, bill does not take many pictures. ELINOR JEAN BOYLE Ambition: To Become a Nurse Hobby: Classical Music Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Commercial Club; M.H.S.S.A. HEARTY .... “El’ is one of those jovial individuals whose presence is always cheering .... those saucy dimples will help her future patients forget their ills .... never misses listening to her favorite classical music. NATALIE JANET BRAGDON Ambition: To Travel Hobby: Arranging flowers Pet Aversion: Wearing Kerchiefs Activities: Student Association 1, 2. 3, 4; Budget Club; Camera Club. DEPENDABLE . . . sincere ... a true friend . . . always willing to help a pal in need .... her winning smile will win her many friendships .... quiet in school .... hut not so quiet out of M.H.S.In her travels she is sure to win the admiration of all with her calm and pleasant manner. CHARLES JOHN BUTREN Ambition: Military Career Hobby: Hunting and fishing Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Handbook Committee 4; Intramural Basketball. iFRIENDLY .... always willing to get into the conversation . . . . easy to get along with .... always manages to get by ... . a fine addition to any crowd .... bound to make a good soldier. Company I mortar squad owes much to his accurate judgment. MARY FRANCES CALLAHAN Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Rollerskating and boating Pet Aversion: Bellingham boys Activities: Student Association. BLITHE ... . sincere, her natural and genuine smile, together with a good word for everyone, makes her a pleasant friend . . . . one of the most popular and welbliked girls of the senior class . . . . Her dislike for the southern visitors from Bellingham is a mystery we never could completely understand. ROBERT CALLERY Ambition: Join the service Hobby: Poetry Pet Aversion: Cold weather Activities: Basketball 2, 3, 4; Senior Week; Baseball 2, 3, 4. Junior Prom Committee; Senior Hop Committee. NONCHALANT .... easy-going in the classroom, but who knows what goes on under that calm exterior .... Only on the basketball court does our able captain show his agility and skill . . . . his hobby really surprises us. JEANNE MARIE CAPONE Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Talking Pet Aversion: Freckles Activities: Commercial Club 4; M.H.S.S.A.; Basketball 2. EFFERVESCENT .... bubbling over with enthusiasm and chatter .... by the way we would like to hear more of that ac¬ cordion .... Jeanne, is that “star dust” sprinkled across your nose? Drives family Cadillac with great skill .... whenever she can get the car. JEAN MARIE CECCHI Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Dante Club 2-4; Student Council 4; Commercial Club 4; Senior Week Committee. LIVELY .... always heard singing in the corridors . . . . where there’s a good time .... there’s Jeanie .... an ardent sports fan who helped pep up the team by her constant cheering . . . . with her efficiency in office practice, secretarial work will be easy for Jean. EVELINE MARY CELOZZI Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Reading Activities: Class Vice President 1-3; Student Council 1-2; Secre¬ tary 3-4; Dante Club 2, Secretary 4; O.L.I. Photo Editor; Budget Club Treasurer; Junior-Senior Reception Committee; Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4. PLACID .... Evy’s calm and quiet disposition brought her many true friends .... late for appointments but always com¬ pleted her homework faithfully and timely .... a likeable com¬ panion with numerous friends .... with qualities galore, how can she fail to attain her goal! MATILDA MARIE CERVONE Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Dancing, Movies Pet Aversion: Early Rising Activities: Student Council 2; Dante Club 2-4; Commercial Club 4; Senior Week Committee. SEDATE .... neat as a pin .... never missed any of our socials .... one of M.H.S.’s prettiest girls .... Tillie’s interests lie out of school which is a loss to the M.1I.S. boys .... well, everyone can’t win .... such a beautiful secretary would be an asset to any firm. JANICE MARIE CHESCHI Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Dancing, Movies Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Dante Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Budget Club; Senior Week Committee. NONCHALANT .... doesn’t take life too seriously . . . . always ready to share a prank in or out of school .... very popular on the dance floor .... we are sure that her desire in becoming a secretary will be fulfilled! Best of luck, Janice! RITA VERONICA CIPRIANI Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Dancing, Sports Pet Aversion: None Activities: French Club 3; Junior Dance Committee 3, 4; Cheer Leader; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Budget Club 4; Glee Club 4. ENER GETIC .... “Cip” .... one of our most enthusiastic girls .... always ready to lend a helping hand .... a peppy cheerleader .... has a smile for everyone .... a neat dresser . . . . with her patient disposition we know she will go far in her chosen field. JUNE CONNONI Ambition: Private Secretary Hobby: Sewing Pet Aversion: Book Reports Activities: Student Association; O.L.I. Committee. GOOD-NATURED .... a dependable student .... always has her homework done .... pleasant .... quiet .... but who knows what goes on beneath that calm exterior .... has a smile for everyone .... makes friends and keeps them .... a fact which should make her an asset to any office. HAROLD JAMES COSETTA Ambition: Success in Life Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Sophisticated Girls Activities: Junior Dance Committee 3, 4; Minstrel Show 4; Com¬ mercial Cluh 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Dance Committee; Senior Work Committee. GENIAL .... cheerful .... liked by all ... . extremely courteous .... pleasant at all times . . . always makes a good appearance .... a good swimmer as well as a good dancer . . . . “Hal” is known by all for his “frequent blush” which we all know is quite becoming to him ■—■ right Hal? ELEANOR RITA CREASIA Ambition: Interior Decorator Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Fussy Customers Activities: Dante Club 1; Junior Ring Committee. JOVIAL . . . . five feet two, eyes of blue .... happy dis¬ position .... Watch her glow at the name Nickie .... can always depend on Eleanor for latest in styles .... can always depend upon her loyalty and enthusiasm. RICHARD ALBERT DARLING Ambition: To be rich Hobby: To keep happy Pet Aversion: English Classes Activities: Student Association. RESPONSIVE .... full of fun .... an introvert? not Richard. Has a happy outlook on life, as evidenced by his ambition and hobby. Has a big interest in the National Guard. Definitely a good sport .... has taken many a teasing about his teachers’ call¬ ing him ‘‘Darling”. You don’t really dislike English, do you Rich? Good luck, Dick, may your ambition be realized. JOSEPH DERDERIAN Ambition: Store manager Hobby: Reading Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Commercial Club 3, 4. CAREFREE .... humorous .... Joe could never get gray hair from the worry of school .... he seems to be an optimist in such matters .... never without a smile .... the life of the Economics class .... When Joe’s around, everybody’s happy .... a pal worth having. FRANCIS RICHARD DE MANCHE Ambition: Pharmacist Hobby: Hunting Pet Aversion: Dancing Activities: Football; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Budget Club; Student Association; Senior Week Committee. MISCHIEVOllS .... good looking .... a lively and humorous fellow particularly in history class .... always has a pleasant smile for everyone especially for a certain clerk at W. T. Grant . . . . Franne dislikes dancing .... but you should see him throw a baseball. Loads of luck to you! JOSEPH PAUL D ' AMELIO Ami ntion: T ravel Hobby: Hunting Pet Aversion: Shaving Activities: Class Treasurer 4; Student Council; O.L.T. Committee; Intramural Basketball; Baseball; Budget Club. SERIOUS .... intelligent .... Joe is one of the brains in the senior class .... has never shown much interest in girls . . . . but devotes his time to his love of sports .... shines in bowling . . . . His quiet manner and his spirit of co-operation plus bis ability to enjoy life will bring deserved success. ANTHONY JOHN D ' AMICO Ambition: Electrician Hobby: Photography Pet Aversion: Shaving Activities: Junior Science Club 4; Junior Dance Committee; Dante Club; Minstrel Show. ENTHUSIASTIC .... a little too much so at times . . . . doesn’t seem to have a care in the world .... ever friendly and agreeable .... Hi� optimistic attitude will take him far along the way to success .... he has the spark to supply the contact for his ambition. JOHN RICHARD DE PAOLO Ambition: To Succeed in Business Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Commercial Club; Minstrel Show 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Budget Club; Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4. SMOOTH .... neat in appearance .... a regular fellow . . . . always wearing a winning smile .... a lover of ail sports . . . . hardest tackier on football team .... ever ready to share in a joke .... success will come easily to you Richie. STEPHEN GEORGE DE PAOLO, JR. Ambition: Engineer in Ventilation Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Conceited Girls Activities: Commercial Club. LIKEABLE .... humorous .... well liked in school . . . . Stevie is really the ladies man. A room is always shaking when Steve gets there .... he is always ready to liven up a class. Good Luck, engineer!!!! JOSEPH WILLIAM DE PASQUALE Ambition: Undecided Hobby: Hunting and Fishing Pet Aversion: Shaving Activities: Football 2. 3; Budget Club; Basketball 2; Senior Week Committee. COMICAL .... frequently comes out with a witty remar k . . . . wouldn’t hurry for the world except on the gridiron . . . . seldom bothered with the M.H.S. girls .... very willing to let tomorrow take care of itself .... we wish you success and happi¬ ness in whatever you do, Joe. MARION ANN DE VITA Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Dante Club 2, 4; Commercial Club 4; Student Association 1. 2, 3, 4; Budget Club; Librarian 3, 4. SOPHISTICATED .... the girl known to all as “Nina” neat .... refined .... well-dressed .... sociable .... always ready to join in the fun .... although apparently the quiet type . . . . she is actually quite talkative, especially in her classes. FRANCIS DI ANTONIO Ambition: Professional Drummer Hobby: Drums Pet Aversion: Lonely Nights Activities: Treasurer of Dante Club; Football 1, 3, 4; Budget Club; Senior Dance Committee; Minstrel Show 4; Junior Dance Com¬ mittee; Senior Week Committee. SMOOTH .... Good looking .... a great guy to have for a friend .... smooth dancer .... an ace drummer .... loves clothes and always dressed sharp .... plays a good game of foot¬ ball .... “Jets” has an indirect interest in the Police Department. GLORIA MARIE DI DONATO Ambition: Office Worker Hobby: Photography, Movies Pet Aversion: Conceited People Activities: Dante Club 2, 4; Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Budget Club; Senior Week Committee. SI A CERE .... Studious .... one of the most co-operative students .... Her pleasing personality has won her many friends . . . . although quiet and competent she possesses the ability to enjoy life too. Good luck to you, Gloria. JUNE ELIZABETH EDWARDS Ambition: Comptometer Operator Hobby: Dancing and Bowling Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Commercial Club, Budget Club, Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4. EASY GOING .... dependable .... her interest in boys lies outside the portals of M.H.S.one of our best girls in Office Practice .... a friend to remember .... “Junie ’ will be no doubt make an efficient comptometer operator. ROSE EGHIAN Ambition: Stenographer Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion : Bossy people Activities: Student Association; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Week Committee; Senior Hop Committee; Basketball 3; Com¬ mercial Club reporter. CHEERFUL .... provided us with many laughs .... the girl with the dancing toes .... she could be Arthur Murray’s danc¬ ing partner any day .... Always getting into trouble but manages to get out of it ... . One of our senior speed-demons. NINA JUSTINE FANTINI Ambition: Housewife Hobby: Collecting Records Pet Aversion: Name Justine CHARMING .... tiny .... sweet appearance .... lively . . . . friendly .... zest for living .... always smiling .... loves to collect records .... enjoys dancing (with whom??) dislikes the name Justine .... would like to be a housewife .... wonder whose ! ! ! ELENA MARIE FEMINA Ambition: Success in Life Hobby: Dancing, baking Pet Aversion: Compositions Activities: Junior Ring Committee; Co-chairman of Drive Commit¬ tee; Budget Club; Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4. SPONTANEOUS .... intelligent .... always manages to obtain high grades but enjoys herself nevertheless .... Elena is never happier than when she is on the dance floor .... one of the few who can decipher Mr. Moran’s hieroglyphics. She’ll achieve her ambition because of her success in high school. NATHAN FERMAN Ambition: Businessman Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Talkative women Activities: Commercial Club; Intermural Basketball; Budget Club. Baseball manager 1; Choral Music 3; Minstrel Show 3, 4; Senior Week Committee. QUIET .... intelligent .... efficient .... “Nate” never attended our socials .... probably had outside interests . . . . was the main cause of the explosion in the chemistry lab . . . . he should be a success w ith his store. FRANK THOMAS FERRANTE Ambition: To learn a trade Hobby: Woodworking Pet Aversion: Early Rising Activities: Dante Club 2; Student Council 2, 3; Budget Club. CAREFREE .... always willing to help a friend .... made many a sixth period merry .... full of pep .... can always be found at “Supple Square” .... has a great interest on Cemetery Street .... Shine’s happy smile is always with him. GRACE MARY FERRUCCI Ambition: Laboratory Technician Hobby: Talking and Reading Pet Aversion: None Activities: O.L.I. Committee; Cheerleader 3, 4; Dante Club 2, Presi¬ dent 4; Junior Ring Committee; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Junior- Senior Reception Committee; Minstrel Show. FRIENDLY .... her interest in basketball and as a cheerleader makes her the Ideal Girl .... Everyone seems to be envious of Gracie .... could it be because of her smiling eyes? .... has a a natural talent to make friends .... the Sweetheart of Milford High. ELIZABETH ANN MARY FINO Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Movies and Sports Pet Aversion: Conceited people Activities: Dante Club 2, 3, 4; Budget Club; Student Association 2, 3, 4. JOVIAL .... good natured, a true friend .... always on the alert for any fun .... “Tootsie” always has a pleasant smile for everyone .... with these characteristics how can she help but be a good nurse .... a smile from her would put any patient on the road to recovery. VERONICA ANN FIORE Ambition: Office Worker Hobby: Collecting Lipsticks Pet Aversion: Being called “Shortie” Activities: Dante Club 2, 4; O.L.I. Committee; Budget Club; Stu¬ dent Association 1, 2, 3, 4. ATTRACTIVE .... efficient .... lias a neat appearance and a pleasing personality .... always in a hurry .... Mr. Davoren’s capable office worker .... rather see a baseball game than a basket¬ ball game .... can we blame her? .... prefers to have all her prescriptions filled at Rice’s Pharmacy. Success will come to you! ALFRED LOUIS FOGLIO Ambition: Mechanic Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Early Rising Activities: Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4; O.L.I. Committee; Camera Club; Football 3, 4; Handbook Committee Chairman; Science Club; Junior Ring Committee; Minstrel Show 4; Jr. Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Budget Club; Jr. and Sr. Recep¬ tion Committee. POPELAR .... possesses leadership qualities .... mechan¬ ically inclined .... one of our star football players . . . . A1 did an excellent job as editor of the M.H.S. Handbook .... Doesn ' t seem to have a care in the world .... but manages to accomplish his many and varied duties efficiently .... good luck, Al! A. LUCY GERMAGIAN Ambition: Dressmaker Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: Love Stories Activities: Budget Club; Student Association 1, 2, 3. RETICENT .... attractive .... nonchalant .... nothing worries Lucy .... she’s always on time for school .... never attends our social functions .... we’d love to see you there Lucy, what’s kept you away? Don’t say the movies! MARY GERMAGIAN Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Budget Club; Student Association 2, 3. PLEASANT .... charming .... affable .... Mary has a beautiful smile which she’s always Hashing around at everybody . . . . everyone who knows her values her friendship .... an excellent model for her future work. JAMES PAUL GIACOMUZZI, JR. Ambition: Professional Baseball Player Hobby: Skating Pet Aversion: Unfriendliness Activities: Commercial Club; Camera Club; Minstrel Show 4; Inter¬ mural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Senior Week Committee. ATHLETIC .... has a hand in all sports, but not a care in the world .... overflowing with good humor .... cheerful . . . . a good sport at all times .... forever smiling .... equally adept at all sports he plays .... M.H.S.’s gift to the baseball profession. BENJAMIN FRANCIS GIAMMARCO Ambition: Army Career Hobby: Army Life in General Pet Aversion: Girls Activities: Budget Club. PLACID .... friendly .... and helpful, all characterize Bennie .... a good friend to have .... another reason for the excellence of the National Guard morale and efficiency .... rates high with teachers and officers of his own Company I . . . . dis¬ likes sergeants .... who doesn’t? CATHERINE MARIE GLENNON Ambition: High School Teacher Hobby: Reading, Baseball Pet Aversion: Younger Brothers Activities: Junior Science Club 3, 4; Minstrel Show, French Club, Treasurer; German Club, Secretary; Literary Editor of O.L.I. CAPABLE .... the answer to all teachers’ prayers .... with her ability she ' ll attain her ambition easily .... homework always handed in neatly .... but it never interferes with her fun . . . . first in all new fads and styles .... will you ever forget our teasing in junior French Class, Cathie? ANTHONY ALFRED GRILLO Ambition: Play Jazz Hobby: Collecting Records Pel Aversion: Dancing MUSICAL .... quiet .... dependable .... an up and coming sax player .... loves Jazz Music .... when he’s not practising, you can find him hunting or fishing .... “Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast” .... the only man in this part of the country who hunts wild animals with a saxophone. s ROBERT DONALD GUERRIERE Ambition: To join ihe Navy Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Conceited people Activities: Budget Club; Minstrel Show 4; Band 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. POPULAR .... sports-minded as can be seen by his activities listed in O.L.I. and shown on the field .... If Gary does as well in the Navy as he did on the football field, the United States has nothing to fear. HELENA DOROTHY GUERRIERO Ambition: Girls’ Athletic Coach Hobby: Dancing and Sports Pet Aversion: Conceited Girls Activities: Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4, Captain 2, 3; Band Majorette 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 3; Commercial Club 3, 4. ACTIVE .... agreeable .... has a stunning variety of clothes . ... is seldom seen without a smile .... popular among her class¬ mates .... our lively basketball captain .... always on the alert for fun .... studies never interfere with Helena’s good times. She is sure to be a success. NICHOLAS E. GUIDO. JR. Ambition: Dentist Hobby: Eating Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Basketball 3, 4; Minstrel Show 4; Senior Week Com¬ mittee. HAPPY-GO-LUCKY .... forever trying to amuse the class . . . . usually succeeds .... allergic to doing homework . . . . sprightly .... a Minstrel Show discovery as a senior .... sorry we didn ' t know about his talent before .... good luck to you as a future D. M. D. HELEN MARIE HICKEY Ambition: Air Hostess Hobby: Dancing and Sports Pet Aversion: Talkative people Activities: Junior Ring Committee; Basketball 1; Student Council 2; Cheer Leader 2, 3, Captain 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. GENUINE .... friendly .... cooperative .... an enthusiastic cheer leader .... everyone’s friend .... puts her heart and soul in every thing she undertakes .... possesses a keen sense of humor . . . . knows all the latest steps in dancing .... where there’s Helen, there’s joy and laughter. MURIEL HELEN HILCHEY Ambition: Fashion Illustrator Hobby: Sketching Pet Aversion: Dimples Activities: Junior Science Club; Handbook Committee; O.L.I. Art Editor; M. H. S. S. A., Junior Ring Committee. W IN SOME .... her sparking dimples together with her artistic talents are the envy of every seni or girl .... always looks as if she’d just stepped out of one of the fashion illustrations which she will one day design. MARGUERITE FLORENCE HIXON Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Commercial Club; Budget Club; Student Association. SOCIABLE .... agreeable .... neat in appearance .... has a charming personality .... Peggy never bothered with M. H. S. boys, evidently her interest must lie elsewhere .... prefers an evening of dancing to any other fun .... can we blame her . . . . best of luck to you “Peggy”. LOIS PEARL JIONZO Ambition: Office Worker Hobby: Dancing and Eating Pet Aversion: Mondays Activities: Dante Club 2, 4; Commercial Club 4; Budget Club; Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4. RESERVED .... alluring .... a pretty smile for everyone . . . . very self-conscious .... she worries over her Italian more than any other subject .... Lois knows more about the theatre business than anything else .... practically runs the Ideal theatre. BEVERLEY LOUISE JOHNSON Ambition: Biology Teacher Hobby: Sewing and Drawing Pet Aversion: 8:00 to 1:30 Activities: Junior Science Club; Budget Club; M. H. S. S. A. Min¬ strel Show 3; Basketball 1, 2; French Club; Senior Week Committee. IMPISH .... perl .... always has something witty to say . . . . never a dull moment when Bev is around .... she has livened up many a slow class for us .... to know Bev is to know fun . . . . biology will be one of the livelier sciences when Bev lakes over. ELEANOR PATRICE JOHNSON Ambition: Home Economics Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: My Alarm Clock Activities: M.H.S.S.A, Junior Science Club 3, 4; French Club 4; Secretary of Handbook Committee 3, 4; Minstrel Show 3, O.L.I. Committee, Script Editor. POISED .... always looks as though she had just stepped from a bandbox .... nothing bothers her except sometimes her favorite subject, English .... rather unpredictable, but never boring . . . . one of our co-operative senior girls .... a good sport . . . . as was evidenced by our Sophomore Dance Band. DOROTHY MARIE JULIAN Ambition: Private Secretary Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Childish Boys Activities O.L.I. Committee; Student Association i, 2. 3, 4; Budget Budget Club. PETITE .... humorous .... outspoken .... loves dancing . . . . Prefers the Lyonhurst dancehall to any other place .... I wonder why?? Dot always tells you what she thinks of you . . . . her pet aversion is interesting .... will you tell us why you chose that, Dot? IRENE ANN KEARNAN Ambition: Private Secretary Hobby: Reading Pet Aversion: Conceited People Activities: Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Budget Club, Stu¬ dent Council 3; Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Week Committee. VIVACIOUS .... likeable, successful both socially and as a student .... fun loving, has a striking personality, a little girl with a big smile, Rene has a habit of making friends quickly and easily .... petite .... her charming manner and Shiny eyes make her sweet and genuine. JEAN LA BOUNTY Ambition: Surgical Nurse Hobby: Letter-writing Pet Aversion: Icy Sidewalks Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club; Junior Science Club 3, 4; O.L.I. Committee. CAPTIVATING .... a rare combination of beauty and brains . . . . can speak endlessly on “A Barrier Against Tyranny” . . . . our Jeanie with the light brown hair .... has a fine collection of pressed corsage s saved from the many socials which she has at¬ tended .... we wish you the greatest success with your future plans, Jeanie. BARBARA LA PRESTE Ambition: To Travel Activities: Senior Music. LIKEABLE .... petite .... understanding .... engaging smile .... lovely blonde hair .... green eyes .... nice combina¬ tion! ! . . . . easy going .... always in a hurry .... seems to have the urge to travel .... we hope some day that you will fulfill your desire, lots of luck to you “Barbara.” DOROTHY LINDSEY Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Dancing and Movies Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Dante Club 2, 3, 4; M.H.S.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Budget Club 4; Senior Week Committee. CHIC .... charming personality .... her stunning wardrobe is the envy of all girls .... loves a good argument .... her pleas¬ ing appearance together with her well-groomed hair will prove to be a great asset in her chosen field, good luck, “Dot.” ANNA MARIE LIOCE Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Dancing, Sports Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Dante Club 2, 4; M.H.S.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Budget Club 4. VIVACIOUS .... neat and snappy .... always willing to have some fun but decides for ages before she goes ahead .... is ever ready to stress her point in an argument .... has a heart interest outside of M.H.S. we hear .... whichever career you choose Anna, Ave know you’re sure to be a success. RUTH ELEANOR LOCKEY Ambition: Actress Hobby: Sewing Pet Aversion: Home Work Activities: Glee Club; Senior Week Committee. RESERVED .... rather indifferent to the boys of M.H.S. and keeps us guessing as to her outside interests .... her seriousnes s of purpose is an asset to becoming a fine actress. NORMA MARIE LOMBARDI Ambition: Art Hobby: Drawing and Wrapping Gifts Pet Aversion: Conceited People Activities: Dante Club 2, 4; French Club 4; M.H.S.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette in Band 2, 3; Budget Club 4. AMICABLE .... draws exceptionally well .... we found Norma to be a very quiet person and everyone’s friend .... we are never aware of her approach for she never clamors for attention . . . . perfect manners .... well-bred .... these expressions describe Norma. OLGA MARY MACCHI Ambition: Executive Secretary Hobby: Eating, Dancing Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Commercial Club 3, 4; M.H.S.S.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Girls Bas¬ ketball 3; Minstrel Show 3. DYNAMIC .... gay .... humorous .... argumentative . . . . convincing .... likes to dance .... participates in sports . . . . enlivens class discussions .... a staunch and loyal friend of us all ... . who? Sis of course .... we’ll let you in on a little secret (she recently got her driver’s license .... insurance rates are not beginning to soar.) JEAN FRANCES MAFFIA Ambition: Musician Hobby: Roller Skating and Playing Piano Pet Aversion: Noisy Eaters TALENTED .... lively .... likeable .... energetic . . . . active .... always ready to get in the fun .... an enthusiastic roller skater .... loves to play the piano .... may some day be a great pianist .... we hope so, Jean. JOHN THOMAS MAHER Ambition: Doctor Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Early Rising Activities: Student Association; Student Council; Band 1; O.L.l. Football 2, 3, 4; Junior Ring Committee; Class Treasurer. 1, 2; Intramural Basketball 2; French Club, Vice President; German Club, President. LIKEABLE .... Johnny’s good spirit and friendly smile is the answer to his being liked by all his classmates .... an earnest and enthusiastic student, who enjoys participating in sports .... we are confident he will achieve success in his future enterprise as a doctor. GEORGE ROBERT MARINO Ambition: Musician Hobby: Photography Pet Aversion: Getting in trouble Activities: Dante Club; Minstrel Show 4; M.H.S.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; President, Camera Club; Commercial Club; Senior Week Com¬ mittee. WELL-LIKED .... Always ready to join the fun .... loves to take pictures .... never has a care in the world .... a great accordian player .... loves jazz music .... our president of the Camera Club .... Mr. DiGiannantonio’s right hand man. JOHN JOSEPH MAZZONE Ambition: Engineer Hobby: Craftwork Pet Aversion: Shaving Activities: Junior Science Club 3; Treasurer 4; Class President 3, 4; Student Council 3; President 4; German Club, Treasurer 4; Glee Club 3; Junior-Senior Reception Committee; Handbook Committee, Asst. Editor; O.L.I. Committee, Co-editor; Junior Ring Committee; Junior Dance Committee. DEPENDABLE .... important .... the pride and joy of both the faculty and his classmates .... manages to keep his social and scholastic success in the higher brackets .... John’s name frequents our honor roll list .... his untiring efforts and ability have helped to make our yearbook the success it is. PETER VINCENT MERO Ambition: Artist Hobby: Collecting Records Pet Aversion: Shaving Activities: Commercial Club; O.L.I.; Dante Club; Budget Club. GOOD-NATURED .... generous .... always willing to help whenever he can .... likes to dance, but has little interest in girls . . . . would rather listen to records .... Miss Whipple’s prize pupil . . . . a great artist who can only become greater. MARY ANN MICELOTTI Ambition: Hairdresser Hobby: Horseback Riding and Dancing Pet Aversion: Conceited Boys GLAMOUROUS .... tall .... slender .... reserved . . . . matches inches with poise .... self-assured .... loves the thrill of going horseback riding .... enjoys dancing and singing . . . . our own easy going “Mitch.” JANE ELIZABETH MILANI Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Singing with Jeanne Pet Aversion: Jitterbugging Activities: Commercial Club 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Budget Club 4; M.H.S.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dante Club 2; Minstrel Show 2, 3; Senior Week Committee. BLITHE .... substitutes for her sister in the office . . . . fundoving .... a true friend .... looks exactly like her sister . . . . why, twins! you aren’t really serious about your pet aversion, are you? .... want your English homework? Ask one of the i wins. JEANNE MARIE MILANI Ambition: Secretary Hobby: Singing with Jane Pet Aversion: Jitterbugging Activities: Commercial Club 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Budget Club 4; M.H.S.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dante Club 2; Minstrel Show 2, 3; Senior Week Committee. BLITHE .... fundoving .... a true friend.Jeanne’s vivacity has won her a host of friends from here to Germany . . . . our charming first period office girl .... looks exactly like her sister. BEVERLY RUTH MILLER Ambition: Receptionist Hobby: Good Music Pet Aversion: Disrespect Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club; M.H.S. Orchestra; Minstrel Shows 1, 2, 3, 4. TALENTED . . . . in music, both instrumentally and vocally, in a sense of humor, in good fellowship .... Bev’s exuberance over all that is wholesome, gay and entertaining, has made itself felt beyond anything these words can convey .... all this and good manners, too. CLEMENT HINES MORAN. JR. Ambition: Teacher-Coach Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Conceited Girls Activities: Class President 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2; Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior-Senior Reception Committee; Commercial Club; Minstrel Show; (dee Club; Senior Week Committee. ATHLETIC .... runs to school every morning to keep in con¬ dition .... quite a rugged guy on the gridiron, but a bit gentle with the girls .... barely manages to keep the tardy marks off Miss Piancas register .... Clem has a smile for everyone and possesses a host of friends. JOHN ALBERT McCABE. JR. Ambition: Success Hobby: Fishing Pet Aversion: Rising Early Activities: Commercial Club; M.H.S.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Budget Club. TACITURN .... goodlooking .... would rather fish than go to any of our socials .... Jackie could go for John Lund’s double .... an outdoor man as can well he seen hy his hohby . ... to know Jackie is to like him. LLOYD STERLING McCAUSLAND Ambition: Drum for Guy Lombardo Hobby: To Show Horses at Shows Pet Aversion: Prejudiced People Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 1, 2, 3, 4; Concert 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club; Football 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; M.H.S. Orchestra. CAREFREE .... versatile .... M.H.S.’s rhythm boy in person . ... is equally at home on the football field and with his pals in the band .... Butch is popular with everyone now and certainly should continue being pop ular out of school. ROBERT JAMES NARGI Ambition: Pharmacist Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Early Rising Activities: Student Council 2; Treasurer 4; Science Club 3, Presi¬ dent 4; Class Treasurer 3; Junior Dance Committee 3; Junior Ring Committee 3; Boys’ State Representative 3; Student Hand¬ book Committee 3; Chairman 4; Co-Editor O.L.I. 4. RESPLENDENT .... nothing baffles Bob .... does his homework in a leisurely fashion .... a successful student . . . . can always be found at socials .... an asset to any group . . . . always prepared with a good gag and a hearty laugh .... you’re bound for success. Bob. NANCY ANN NASH Ambition: Artist Hobby: Writing Letters Pet Aversion: Cats Activities: Senior Music; M.H.S.S.A. LIVELY .... always ready for a good time .... can keep any party going .... never see Nancy worried or fretting . . . . always see her writing to George .... has a talent for drawing and uses it always, except when with George. LLOYD WARREN NELSON Ambition: Radio Operator U. S. Air Force Hobby: Playing Piano Pet Aversion: Cold Weather Activities: Commercial Club 1; Baseball 2. NONCHALANT .... a staunch supporter of the National Guard .... studies do not bother “Duke” .... would rather go with the girls from Medway than those from Milford .... Duke should be right at home in the Air Force. ANGELO GENE NIRO Ambition: Success in Life Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: French Club, President 4; Junior-Senior Reception, Chair¬ man 3; Dante Club, Vice President; Student Council 1, 3, 4; Social Committee 4; Senior Week Committee; Assembly Com¬ mittee, Chairman; Handbook Committee 4. SUAVE .... a whiz on the dance door and in the classroom . ... to prove his loyalty to his Alma Mater, he dates only girls from M.H.S.an asset to all of the many committees he has served on ... . one of the most co-operative senior boys . . . . Ange has determination that ends in achievement. THERESA ANN NOTTURNO Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobby: Dancing and Eating Pet Aversion: Getting up Early Activities: Dante Club 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Senior Glee Club; Budget Club; O.L.I. Committee; Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4. AMICABLE .... neat .... has a pleasing personality . . . . popular among her classmates .... to know her is to love her . . . . always ready for a little fun .... where there’s a jolly crowd you’ll find “Terry” .... never gave the M.H.S. fellows a break . . . . best of luck and happiness to a swell pal we’ll sincerely miss. LOIS ANN OZELLA Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Sports Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: French Club; Student Association; O.L.I. Committee; Budget Club; Camera Club. DELIGHTFUL .... quiet, Lois is a good friend to have . . . . an active student in school, Lois is always on the go ... . her bright smile and pleasing personality are valuable assets to a nurse. IRENE PANAGIAN Ambition: Commercial Artist Hobby: Movies, Reading Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Conceited Girls Activities: Senior Music; Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4. BENIGN .... friendly .... easy-going .... Irene’s hair is always neat looking .... she’s a very pretty girl who laughs readily . . . . her laughter is infectious, so if anyone feels blue, go to see Irene. Thanks, Doctor. CLARA LOUISE PARADISO Ambition: Private Secretary Hobby: Roller Skating, Piano Playing Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Dante Club 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Junior and Senior Reception Committee; Camera Club 4; Budget Club 4; M.H.S. S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Week Committee. PERSUASIVE . . . . argumentative .... never gives up ... . sticks to her viewpoint .... a lively senior girl who gives her contribution to any fun .... “Paris” claims she has no interest in boys, but we all know her better than that .... don’t we? . . . . loads of luck to a pal we ll always remember. JOHN MICHAEL PETRACCA Ambition: State Conservation Officer Hobby: Eating and Hunting Pet Aversion: Babies Activities: Junior Ring Committee; Commercial Club. President 4; Minstrel Show 4; Handbook Committee 4. HAPPY-GO-LUCKY .... never takes anything seriously . . . . when the hunting season is on, everything else is forgotten . . . . likeable .... a pleasing personality which has attracted and held many friends .... loves to eat onions, but he still attracts the girls .... best of luck for your future success and happiness, John. NANCY GLORIA PETTI Ambition: Fashion Designer Hobby: Drawing and Taking Pictures Pet Aversion: Getting Up Mornings Activities: Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Dante Club 2; Basketball 1; Camera Club 4; Budget Club; Junior Dance Committee. WINSOME .... bashful .... neat dresser .... well-mannered • • • • artistic .... quietly went from room to room, but there are some of us who luckily knew the real appealing girl .... possesses a pleasing personality .... despite her silence she is always ready to laugh. ANNETTE MARIE PIZZILLO Ambition: Success in Life Hobby: Roller Skating; Dancing Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Commercial Club 4; Basketball 1, 2; Glee Club; M.H.S. S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. GENUINE .... mischievous .... inquisitive .... has many interests, but none of them includes school .... has an angelic sparkle in her bright blue eyes .... always willing to help someone if she thinks he needs it ... . her genuine smile is something to see. JOANNE MARIE PIZZILLO Ambition: To be Successful Hobby: Roller Skating; Dancing Pet Aversion: Sitting still Activities: Basketball 2, 3; Dante Club; M.H.S.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice- President of Class 2; Minstrel Show 3; Commercial Club 3, 4. CAREFREE .... likeable .... indifferent to school work . . . . Jo’s fun loving personality has won her many friends .... she’s first at a roller skating rink and the last to leave .... willing to let tomorrow take care of itself. GLORIA MARIE PURDY Ambition: Teacher Hobby: Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: French Club; Camera Club; Budget Club; Student Asso¬ ciation. TRANQUIL .... friendly .... dependable .... seldom attended our socials .... has other interests outside of school . . . . Gloria possesses a pleasant disposition with which she attracts num¬ erous friends .... she has a genuine smile and remember, “Still waters run deep.” MARY ANN RANDO Ambition: Teacher of Languages or Interpreter Hobby: Dancing; Sewing Pet Aversion: Waiting for Neil Activities: O.L.I. Committee; Dante Club; German Club, Vice Presi¬ dent; Junior-Senior Reception Committee; Swift Oratorical Contest; Secretary of Sophomore Class. ANIMATED .... good-natured .... the joker of her sixth period class, well-liked .... an ardent fan of Teddy and the rest of the Red Sox Team .... tiny .... but in her tiny self there is packed more than anyone could ever believe. BARBARA ANN RICHARDSON Ambition: Stewardess Hobby: Reading, Writing, Drawing, Playing Trumpet Pet Aversion: Too Sweet People Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; Orchestra 3, 4; Junior Science Club 3, 4; French Club, Secretary; O.L.I. Com¬ mittee, Business Manager; Camera Club 4; M.H.S.S.A. ATTRACTIVE .... her sparkling eyes and brilliant smile sym¬ bolize her charming personality .... cooperative and always gen¬ erous with her artistic and musical talents at school or community activities .... with her many fine characteristics B.A.R. is bound to find lasting happiness throughout her life. RICHARD THOMAS RIZZI Ambition: To Travel Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: Cigars Activities: Commercial Club Paper, Managing Editor; Dante Club 1, 2; Commercial Club 4. HUMOROUS .... mischievous, always in the middle of trouble . . . . happy-go-lucky .... always smiling .... cheerful companion . . . . full of surprises .... neat dresser .... never seems to worry about anything .... spends most of his time in the movies . . . . wants to travel someday. THOMAS AMBROSE RIZZI Ambition: To be an All American Hobby: Playing Hockey Pet Aversion: Girls Who Smoke Activities: Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball Manager 2; Minstrel Show 4; Junior Science Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Dante Club 2; Glee Club 4; Camera Club; Junior-Senior Reception Committee. HAPPY-GO-LUCKY .... popular .... a great leader on the Gridiron .... loves hockey and plays goalie like a pro . . . . loves all kinds of sports .... never refuses to help a friend. Yon have a great ambition “Tom”, hope you fulfill it. MICHAEL FRANCIS ROMANAZZI Ambition: Concert Musician Hobby: Listening to Popular Bands Pet Aversion: Shaving Activities: Commercial Club; M.H.S.S.A.; Benefit Show Orchestra 3; Christmas Party Orchestra. FRlENDLY .... conscientious .... complaisant .... music¬ ally inclined .... Mikie plays the trumpet .... he never comes to our school socials. Why didn’t you come Mikie, the girls were dying to meet you .... you weren’t afraid of them were von? You could have serenaded them. DIANA MARIE ROSATI Ambition: Dancing Instructor Hobby: Dancing and Eating Pet Aversion: Conceited boys Activities: Commercial Club 3, 4; Glee Club; Budget Club; Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. VIVACIOUS .... popular .... attractive .... humorous . . . . dynamic .... full of life. Loves dancing and eating . . . . seems to dislike conceited boys .... wonder why? ? Always has a smile for everyone .... know her and you love her . . . . our “De De”. LILLIAN MARY RUGGIERO Ambition: Dental Assistant Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Commercial Club 3, Treasurer 4; Treasurer of Budget Club; Secretary O.L.I. Committee; M.H.S.S.A. 2, 3, 4. DIGNIFIED .... full of vitality topped with light brown hair and blue eyes, loves to dance and listen to recordings .... keeps us guessing about her beaux .... enjoys eating, especially salads . . . . “Lil” is a friend worth having. JOSEPH ANGELO RUSSO Ambition: To be Successful Hobby: Swimming Pet Aversion: Ambitious People Activities: Camera Club 4; Commercial Club 4; Science Club 3; Minstrel Show 4. CONSIDERATE .... would rather help someone with bis problem than solve his own .... a winning personality .... never remembers to bring his chemistry experiment book to class the day Mrs. Burns collects them .... they come no better than our J oe. ALBERT RALPH SANTORO Ambition: To be Happy in Life Hobby: Skating Pet Aversion: Loud Girls Activities: Commercial Club; Science Club; Minstrel Show 4; Loot- ball 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Baseball Manager 2. CARE-FREE .... Good Looking .... Our Co-Captain and great leader on the gridiron .... One of the many members of the “Plains Gang” .... A great follower of all sports .... a true friend .... always willing to join in the fun .... “Albie” is admired by many of our girls. H MARIE JOSEPHINE SARDONINI Ambition: Business Manager Hobby: Dancing and Swimming Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Dante Club 2, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Minstrel Show 3; Junior-Senior Reception Committee; M.H.S.S.A. 3, 4; Senior Glee Club. COQUETTISH .... loquacious .... her pleasing personality should make her a good business manager .... full of pep . . . . doesn’t like to study .... she makes quite a hit with the boys, especially Johnny .... blushes easily, so she says. ELVIRA MARIE SIDONI Ambition: Success in Life Hobby : Dancing Pet Aversion: Snakes Activities: Dante Club 2, 4; Commercial Club 3, Vice President 4; Commercial Club Paper, Buzz Editor 4; Junior-Senior Dance Committee, Secretary; Vice President of Class 4; Student Coun¬ cil 3, 4; O.L.I. Committee: Girls State Representative 1948. CAPABLE .... soft-spoken .... pleasant in manner . . . . Vera’s gentle and charming ways have won her many friends both in and out of school .... serious about her work, but never lacking enthusiasm where good times are concerned. EDWARD LOUIS SPERONI Ambition: To Be Happy Hobby: Photography Pet Aversion: Accidents Activities; Vice President of Camera Club 4; M.H.S.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Music; Glee Club 4. GENIAL .... one of our amateur photographers .... can be seen at school functions by the flash of his camera .... Mr. Sweeney’s right hand man .... does the station wagon really belong to Cahill’s? BARBARA LOUISE STREETER Ambition: To Become a Salvation Army Officer Pet Aversion: Inquisitive People Activities: Budget Club 4; M.H.S.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Week Com¬ mittee. Barbara ' s ambition is certainly a noble one .... with such a kind and generous nature (exemplified by her thoughts of Salvation Army work) her life should indeed be full with helping others . . . . she w ill certainly be an asset to the Salvation Army. PEARL KATHRYNE SWEET Ambition: Private Secretary Hobby: Music Pet Aversion: Inquisitive People Activities: Glee Club, Student Association, Commercial Club. E XEMPLARY .... Pearl’s purity of thoughts and deeds has well shown itself during our years together. She has set an example that we would all do well to adopt .... “minding our own business”. Because of the earnest effort Pearl puts forth, her secretarial success is a certainty. THERESA ANN TOMASO Ambition: Comptometer Operator Hobby: Dancing, skating Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities:. Commercial Club 3, 4; Minstrel Show 3. CAPTIVATING .... always has a smile, especially for the boys .... spends her Saturday nights in Whitinsville much to the dismay of many M. H. S. boys .... Tessie has that charming per¬ sonality and winning smile which will help her along the road to success. BARBARA BERNETTE TRANT Ambition: Journalist Hobby: Dancing, Be-Bop records Pet Aversion: Cossipers Activities: Editor Commercial Club Paper 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Dante Club 2; Minstrel Show 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior-Senior Reception Committee 3; Student Coun¬ cil Social Committee 4; M.H.S.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Swift Oratoricals 4; Senior Week Committee. LOQUACIOUS .... does justice to any tune put before her . . . . her smile always serves as a pleasant answer .... the only senior baton twirler. Babs has all the pep and personality a girl needs to have .... an asset to our girls ' basketball team. NICHOLAS RICHARD TROTTA Ambition: To Succeed Hobby: Hunting Pet Aversion: Girls Activities: Commercial Club, Dante Club. RESERVED .... keeps to himself most of the time . . . . except at recess when he is always looking for something to eat . . . . polite .... always says something pleasant about his class¬ mates .... does his homework faithfully. CLAIRE THERESA TUMULO Ambition: Success in Life Hobby: Movies and Sports Pet Aversion: Loud Talk Activities: Commercial Club; Dante Club; Budget Club; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4. SHY .... a likeable girl with flaming red hair .... a real companion .... prefers movies to social affairs .... never bright¬ ened our dances with her attendance .... always ready to co¬ operate and give a helping hand when needed. MARIE ELENA TUSINO Ambition: Hairdressing Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Moody People Activities: Commercial Club 4, Sophomore Dance Committee, Bas¬ ketball 2, Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4. VIVACIOUS .... always full of fun .... poised .... ad¬ mired by all, especially for her ravishing black hair .... smooth dancer .... cooperative .... loves to give parties .... they were always a success, too. FRED LOUIS VALORIE Ambition: Comptometer Operator Hobby Movies Pet A version: Neck Ties Activities: Commercial Club; Assistant Managing Editor; Dante Club. JOVIAL .... Fred is very talkative .... has a smile for everyone .... adds life to all his classes .... has shown pros¬ pects of being a good office worker by what he has done in publish¬ ing the Commercial Club paper. MILDRED LOUISE VENTRESCO Ambition: Private Secretary Hobby: Dancing, collecting records Pet Aversion: Fussy Customers Activities: Commercial Club 4; Student Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Dante Club 1. VIVACIOUS _appealing_enjo ys swing bands. she may appear to some as having a quiet nature, but to those who know her well, Millie is a happy-go-lucky and fun-loving lass . . . . her smile and determined, but pleasing, personality will always be remembered, along with her jokes. GERALDINE HELEN VESPERI Ambition: Nurse Hobby: Dancing Pet Aversion: Dentists Activities: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, Minstrel Show 3, Junior Science Club 3, 4; French Club; Senior Week Committee. AFFABLE .... full of life .... very seldom seen sitting still . . . . loves sports and dancing .... Postpones many a translation period in French class with her numerous lectures on psychology. With such a versatile personality, Jeri will bring life to any hospital. MARY JOANNE VILLANI Ambition: Medical Secretary Hobby: Sports Pel Aversion: Snakes Activities: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dante Club 2, 4; Junior Dance Committee, Commercial Club 4; Glee Club 4. POISED .... sweetly quiet .... wears a charming hairdo . . . . a loyal and sincere friend .... Mary is an asset to any gathering . . . . faithfully attends our socials .... doesn’t take much interest in boys .... she plans a college career. DOROTHY GRACE VOLPICELLI Ambition: Musician Hobby: Music, Baseball Pet Aversion: Snakes Activities: Minstrel Show 2, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Camera Club; Stu¬ dent Association 1, 2, 4. ENGAGING .... talented .... rather quiet on all subjects except baseball . . . she’s an ardent Red Sox fan .... made her social debut in the M.H.S. Minstrel Shows .... “Dimples” is a talented pianist as well as a singer. DOLORES MARIE ZANDRI Ambition: Executive Secretary Hobby: Movies Pet Aversion: Snakes Activities: Dante Club 2, 4; Commercial Club 4; Student Associa¬ tion, Budget Club. CAPRICIOUS .... “Good things come in small packages ' . ... so the saying goes and that fits Lolly to a “T .... talkative .everyone who knows her likes her .... hasn t a care in the world .... flirtations? Why Lolly doesn’ t even leave the freshmen alone! ! ! ‘ JB f -At I gl Ilf 1. Best Dressed: Dorothy Lindsey, Nicholas Guido; 2. Best Looking: Nancy Petti, Albert Santoro; 3. Most Dignified: Eleanor Johnson, Angelo Niro; 4 Most Co-operative: Elvira Sidoni, Alfred Foglio; 5. Most Popular: Irene Kearnan, Albert Santoro; 6. Most Conscientious: Elena Femina, Joseph D ' Amelio; 7. Most Serious: Gloria Purdy, Nicholas Trotta; 8. Most Likely to Succeed: Elena Femina, Robert Nargi. hbhhbhr 9. Most Humorous: Diana Rosati, Joseph Derderian; 10. Most Musically Inclined: Beverly Miller, Lloyd McCausland; 11, Most Artistic: Frances Bellaiatto. Peter Mero; 12. Best Dancers: Rose Eghian, Nicholas Guido; 13. Most Courteous: Angelo Niro, Jane Milani, Jeanne Milani; 14. Most Studious: Elena Femina. Joseph D ' Amelio; 15. Most Athletic: Helena Guerriero, Robert Guerriere; 16. Most Bashful: June Connoni, A. Grillo. il it ■ ■ 2 . !. (1. hvaSid ELVIRA SIDONI Elvira Sidoni was chosen by the senior class as their representative lor the annual D. A. R. AWARD. The following qualities received consideration in making the selection: dependability, truthfulness, honesty, punctuality, service, helpfulness, responsibility, leadership, personality, self control, initiative, patriotism and unselfishness loyalty to American ideals. 44 Activities 6 ' iCfCi+ti atio+i ' l 45 Oak, Jdilu, 9ou Go-mmittee From early in the school year to late in the month of May, the Committee has worked very diligently under the guardianship of Mr. J. Gerard Sweeney to produce this year ' s copy of the OAK, LILY, and IVY. At our first meeting Mr. Sweeney related to us the many diffi¬ culties encountered in publishing a yearbook. The first obstacle to overcome was concerned with the finances needed to print the book. We jubilant seniors were soon to witness Staff members looking over plans for 1949 yearbook. wonderful and at times discouraging ex¬ periences; wonderful to receive an ad from a prospect, and discouraging to be refused. The O. L. I. committee gives a special word of thanks to Mr. Sweeney, our ad¬ viser, Miss Pyne, our treasurer, Miss Callahan and Miss O ' Connell, our literary advisers, and to all others who have helped to make this yearbook a great success. Finally, the book has gone to the printer, and we now rest from our difficult and tiresome work hoping that we have pub¬ lished a book which will compare favor¬ ably with others which have brought glory to our school. 46 0. Jl. 9. Cdifoti lib lU isi PboJUemi, I H Co-Editors John Mazzone Robert Nargi Secretary Lillian Ruggiero Art Editor Muriel Hilchey Business Manager Barbara Richardson Production Manager John Maher Literary Editor Catherine Glennon Sports Editor Alfred Foglio Circulation Manager Joseph D ' Amelio Photo Editor Eveline Celozzi Script Editor Eleanor Johnson Snapshot Editor Jeanette Bartera ASSOCIATES on O. L. I. Diana Bazigian Bernice Bianchi June Connoni Elena Femina Grace Ferrucci Veronica Fiori Peter Mero Jean LaBounty Dorothy Julian Elvira Sidoni Lois Ozzella Theresa Notturno Mary Ann Rando Miss Callahan counsels two of our associates: Lillian Ruggiero, Diana Bazigian. 47 Settiosi tAJe h, Gamwiittae, Will you ever forget that memorable Monday when mother didn ' t have to force you to get out of bed? That was the Monday, the day which began the most important week in your high school career, the week on which you based so many hopes and expectations. That day began Senior Week, and now as we look back fondly on its memory, we feel sorry we can not do it all over again. The names of the members of the Senior Week Committees were announced by Mr. Tosches in March, after much deliberation by him and several other members of the faculty on the character of the students nominated. When Mr. Moran had organized this group, they held an election. The com¬ mittee nominated Angelo Niro and Geral¬ dine Vesperi co-chairmen. Under their careful supervision, preparations began for the great week. After that, the mem¬ bers of the committee went about the school looking like cats who had just swallowed canaries, and, try as we might, we could not unearth any of their secrets. Senior Week Committee talks things over. 48 Sestian, lAJeeh Gammittee We shall always be grateful to these fellowclassmen for the admirable way in which they handled every event. Everything took place in orderly fashion and was so well timed that the whole week seemed to pass in a day. Robert Callery Harold Cosetta Gloria Di Donato SENIOR WEEK COMMITTEE Jean Cecchi Matilda Cervone lanice Cheschi Francis De Manche Joseph De Pasquale Francis Di Antonio Rose Eghian Nathan Ferman Frank Ferrante Nicholas Guido James Giacomuzzi Beverley Johnson Irene Kearnan Dorothy Lindsey Ruth Lockey George Marino Jane Milani Jeanne Milani Clement Moran Angelo Niro Clara Paridiso Marie Sardonini Barbara Streeter Barbara Trant Geraldine Vesperi Typists Preparing Programs for Senior Week. 49 Student Gauncil Once again the Student Council has made great accomplishments. This year the Milford High School Student Council Constitution was adopted and a copy of the Milford High School Handbook was distributed to every student in the school. Everyone will always look with joy and satisfaction upon the many and successful programs the association brought to us. The Council will always be remembered for the worth-while drives which it held. Among these were the Thanksgiving and Chiistmas Salvation Army Drive, Junior Red Cross and March-of-Dimes Drives. The home-room teachers along with the student body helped these drives to be successful. Various committees which functioned under the eyes of the Student Council made it possible for our school to carry oul an efficient program which benefited everyone concerned. The Building and Grounds Committee fostered the idea of cleanliness and neatness among the pupils. The Election Committee helped carry on the democratic process among our classmates. The election of repre¬ sentatives impressed our minds of the necessity of good government and the realization that selection must be based, on our own good judgment and the sound character of the candidate. As usual .messages of condolence and baskets of fruit were sent to students who were ill during the school year. Programs in the auditorium were sponsored. These varied from the excellent puppet show to the movie Great Expectations which was presented late in April. Easter Easkets given out by Student Council. 50 Gamme icial GluL The Commercial Club, one of the most active clubs of has completed another suc¬ cessful year under the careful and capable supervision of Miss Eva L. Burns. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the the same enthusiastic guidance of Miss Burns. 107 juniors and seniors. The club gives to the students of the busines: club. It was first organized in 1939 under The members of 1948-1949 total a number of curriculum an interest and desire in develop¬ ing their abilities and skills to become better business men and women. This year the Commercial Club has sponsored many educational and enter¬ taining programs; such as, a Spelling Bee and a Quiz Show. The square dance put on by the club was enjoyed by all those attending. The editor-in-chief, Barbara Trant, and the workers of the paper should be con¬ gratulated for their wonderful work which brought us the up-t o-date news of the school. The officers elected this year were: John Petracca, president; Ventura Zingale, vice- president; Diana Rosati, secretary; and Rudolph Iacovelli, treasurer. Commercial Club Quintet at Christmas Party. 51 bante Gluh Mr. Di Battista was our new teacher of the Italian language. In his Italian classes he held discussions to acquaint his students further with the language, customs, and history of Italy. With the dues paid by the members of II Circolo Dante, there were various parties held by the club. The officers of the club are: President, Grace Ferrucci; Vice-President, An¬ gelo Niro; Secretary, Eveline Celozzi; Treasurer, Francis DiAntonio. We suffered one disappoinment during the early days of spring. Our plays which were to be put on in the John C. Lynch Auditorium under the direction of Mr. Di Battista had to be postponed for a week until our leading lady recovered from laryngitis. We were rewarded, how¬ ever, by a fine performance which was witnessed by a large and appreciative audience. Our leading lady was Eveline Celozzi; Angelo Niro played the leading male role. Angelo proved his versatility by doing as fine a job as any actor could have done. This was shortly after Angelo had been ©n the platform in the Legion Oratorical Contest. The name of the two plays which wer eput on in the John C. Lynch Auditorium were Scuola Di Cam- pagna , which told about hte life of a country school house, and A E I e , the story of a writer. Members of Dante Club who appeared in play. 52 fy ie tclt Gluh Le Cercle de Jeanne d ' Arc, has completed another year. We shall never forget our most interesting discussions with Mademoiselle Pianca about styles, tasty French dishes, and life in France today. One of our most memorable occasions was the Christmas Party which Miss Pianca gave us at her home. We are very happy to have this opportunity to express our gratitude to Mile. Pianca for the many kindnesses that she has etxtended to us. Many times we have taken into consideration the wise words of Mile. Pianca ' s motto, which we believe everyone should practice — Rien Sans Rien. The officers of Le Cercle de Jeanne d ' Arc were Angelo Niro, President; John Maher, Vice- President; Barbara Richardson, Secretary; Catherine Glennon, Treasurer. With the world situation uppermost in everyone ' s mind, our discussions of France became increasingly important. Knowledge of a people and their lan¬ guage somehow instills in a person a sense of comradeship which otherwise would be hard to achieve. The Friendship Train had a greater significance because we realized the need of the people who were the recipients of American generos¬ ity. In like manner the Merci Train which visited our American Cities took on a new meaning because of our efforts to under¬ stand and know the French people and their language. Our French Club Officers look over Mont St. Michel. 53 ben, beutkche Ve iein Der Deutsche Verein was reorganized in October under the direction of Miss Margaret Pianca, our German instructor. Membership was limited to students taking second year German. The following officers were elected: President, John Maher; Vice-President, Cath¬ erine Glennon; Secretary, Mary Ann Rando; Treasurer, John Mazzone. The purpose of the Deutsche Verein is to create an interest in the country of Germany, its language, and its customs, and its people. Once every week at our meetings the essentials of German are forgotten and the more pleasant bits of knowledge seep through our minds and add enjoyment to the study of German. Our minds often wandered far from the classroom as Miss Pianca would give her interesting lectures on Germany. It is easy to see that the study of German is not only necessary for scholastic achievements but a source of interest, enjoyment and pleasure to all who study it. We are very glad to have this opportunity to express our grati¬ tude to Fraulein Pianca for the many kindnesses that she has extended to us. We will always remember the Christmas Party which was enjoyed by both the members of the German and French Clubs and into which she herself had put so much time and effort. We wish to thank. Miss Pianca for making the Der Deutsche Verein a success. We also wish to extend our wishes for success to the future members of the Deutsche Verein, that they carry on the work so capably accomplished by the German Class of 1949. Gluch Auf. 54 fjunio-n. Science Club The members of the Junior Science Club will always be very grateful to Mr. Metcalf and will remember his untiring efforts to make our club a success. In October, at the first meeting during the nineteenth year of organization of this club, the following officers were elected: President, Robert Nargi; Vice-President, Louis Giamarco; Secretary, Geraldine Vesperi; Treasurer, Leonard Rago. The members of this group worked on individual experiments at each meeting in prepara¬ tion for a scientific exhibit. The work done by these junior scientists is both interesting and educational, and may be the beginning of a scientific career for some of our students. Although the aim of this club is to en¬ courage an interest in science, we will always remember the good times we had at our dances that were put on by the club. The Christmas Party was one of the most colorful and enjoyable events of the year. All members and invited guests spent a very pleasant evening with re¬ freshments and dancing around a well- decorated Christmas tree. These dances prove to everyone that Mr. Metcalf excels as highly in the leadership of social func¬ tions as he does over the Bunsen burners of the laboratory. It has been a privilege for all of us to have a teacher and friend as willing and understanding as Mr. Metcalf. Scientists of the future discuss experiment on light. 7he Qlee Club LAI: y -df ■ il I i t t i | Mk 1 m rn K HN j lCL u i The Glee Club under the supervision of Mr. Alex DiGiannantonio has worked hard all year long to furnish entertainment to the studsnt body. This year, for the first time, the Glee Club was open to all classes. Hours of faithful practice were spent on songs old and new. Mr. DiGiannantonio was insistent upon perfection and his constant drill upon the funda¬ mentals of the theory of music have been rewarded. The early days of our organization were days of constant drill. We looked forward to our public appearances at the vari¬ ous events which were scheduled for the school year. The Glee Club was one of the feature attractions at the Christmas Party held in the John C. Lynch Auditorium. Soft gentle hymns and stirring Christmas Carols presented by the Glee Club were climaxed by a solo rendered by Alice Morse. During the same Christmas season the Glee Club was received with great enthu¬ siasm by the people of Milford who ap¬ plauded their carol singing on the streets on Christmas Eve. Midst the setting made beautiful by a heavy fall of soft snow, the soloists and chorus made melodious the night air as they marched from Lincoln Square to Draper Park. The crowd which braved the storm was well rewarded and was unanimous in its praise of the skill and fortitude of our fellow class mates. Miss Morse sang a solo at the Christmas Party. 56 MitiAtsiel S taui The class of 1949 can well be proud of its participation in what was acclaimed the best Minstrel Show in M. H. S. The singing talents and personalities of Beverly Miller and Dorothy Volpicelli were heard for the fourth consecutive year. As a proof of Beverly ' s versatility, she also impersonates the famous radio comedian, Vera Vague. Dancers Marilyn Tessicini and Snooky Bertanazzi gave their usual smooth performances as did accordionists Nicholas Guido and George Marino. The attire of the chorus of over 50 was especially effective, with the boys dressed in M. H. S. sweaters, and the cheerleaders and majorettes in their uniforms. The entrance of the six endmen, Lloyd Butch McCausland, Clement Moran, Jr., Louis Snooky Bertanazzi, Irwin Mack- low, Rico Niro, and Alfred Rossetti was a novel and loud affair which contributed to the hilarity of the show. One of the unusual features of the per¬ formance was a fashion show, narrated by Barbara Ann Richardson. Other skits were by Victor Filosa, Harley Breault, Paul Areano, Donald Fisher, and Anthony Ferraro. To Mr. Lancisi go our thanks for help¬ ing us have such an outstanding Mi nstrel Show in our best year at M. H. S. 57 Some of the principals in our Minstrel Show. 7 6e Hand Holding its first tag day event since 1935, our band, acclaimed as one of the best small- school bands in the state, held a two-day drive to secure new uniforms. The town co-operated wholeheartedly in this effort and uniforms were made to the specification of Mr. Lancisi and members of the band. Added to the usual autumn football games, the band this year has played at numerous civic activities. The Safety Show, Armistice Day, and playing at the Oratorical Contest were examples of its performances. Christmas was an active period, added to playing carols in the corridors of the school, the band made a caroling tour of the business district and also led enthusiastic carolers through a snowstorm in the Milford Christmas promenade. After Christmas, preparation immedi¬ ately started for the annual concert. Songs of different lands were included, plus the current favorite Lady of Spain. The concert was its usual success due largely to the leadership of Ben C. Lancisi, every band member ' s friend. The Memorial Day March with mem¬ bers, resplendent in their well-earned uni¬ forms, marked the end of another delight¬ ful year for members and listeners alike. We know that the band, under Ben ' s direction, will continue through the years to bring honor to our school. Mr. Lancisi and members of the band inspect the new uniforms. 58 Game ' ia GluL For the first time in the history of the Milford High School, a camera club was organized. The purpose of this club is to enlighten its members in the ways of using a camera properly. A dark room was opened on the third floor of the building for the sole use of this club. Under the capable instruction of Mr. Gerard Sweeney, the faculty adviser, and the officers of this club, many interesting and pleasant meetings have been held. If you see someone chasing you with a gleam in his eye and a camera in his hand, don ' t be frightened. It ' s only a camera club enthusiast searching for a subject for his next picture. We are sure that this club has become an incentive to its members, encouraging them to take better pictures, and we hope that it has set a precedent for other classes to follow. The class of 1949 congratulates you camera club members on a good start and wishes you a very successful con¬ tinuation. Keep up the good work! Miss Ruggiero looks over a couple of Leicas with members of Camera Club. 59 cManat Qbaufi Left to right: Robert Nargi, Mary Ann Rando, John Mazzone 2nd row: Gloria DiDonato, Dorothy Julian, Elvira M. Sidoni. 3rd row: Eleanor Johnson, Jean LaBounty, Catherine Glennon, Elena Femina. Here is our honor group. These pupils have maintained a high scholastic average throughout their four years at Milford High. This accomplishment was made possible only because they had made the decision early enough in their school careers that studies were really important, and that preparation for living entailed much hard work. We offer congratulations on their accomplishments and best wishes for suc¬ cess. The plans made now by these, the best students of our high years, should be realized by each of them. Teaching the legal profession, and medicine are their goals. They represent our best hope for future years. From this group we expect great things. They have made the most of The Best Years of Their Lives. 60 SHUTS fyootbaJi Basketball BaSeball Coaches Cahill and Espanet with Captains Santoro and Giacomuzzi 61 tyaotbcdl Football and cool weather are happy words describing the fall of the year. We had both in good measure during our four years at Milford High. Our latest edition of the football team suffered several defeats at the hands of several rather rough opponents. On several occasions during the season a break decided games which might well have gone our way. The toughest of all was the touchdown run in the St. Mary ' s game which was called back. The scoreless tie could have been a victory. Character training is an important item in the curriculum of the modern high school. Sports play a tremendous role in development of character. The ability to think quickly, to act fast, to play the game according to rules and to work together as a unit are important phases in the training of an individual. These are the daily diet of the football enthusiast. Co-opera¬ tion and teamwork are essential in the class room, on the gridiron, or on the battlefield of life. We honestly feel that the lessons learned are more important than victories won. We caution teams of the future to watch out for a football. It takes some funny bounces, but with the will to win and with the desire to play the game, a player will not only enjoy the game but reap the benefits of lessons which will remain with him long after that last Thanksgiving Day game. 62 Stocio, after a long run with the ball, is being tackled by an opponent. Foglio and Giacomuzzi are tackling Glen Morse of St. Mary ' s. Bob Guerriere, who plays one of the back field posi¬ tions. is tackled by a St. Mary ' s player. Qa4.hetball r Jea n The hallowed walls of the John C. Lynch auditorium had been witness to the strains of Civic Music; the voices of the Glee Club harmonized within its confines. Sometime in December a new melody was added to the symphony. A basketball bouncing off the back- board makes a rather dull and uninteresting sound. A basketball hitting those strings creates a beautiful song if it happens often enough and all the scoring is done by our side. As usual our objective for the whole season was the St. Mary ' s game. The Saints had a well-drilled team of experienced players whc were able to outlast our club and won the Alzerini Trophy. Playing on the huge floor at the Armory was not to our advantage but like Brooklyn, we are looking forward to another year when the rivalry will be renewed. Prospects for another year seem bright. Sev¬ eral players came along fast toward the end of the season and were starring on the first team. Coach Espanet in his first year as our bas¬ ketball coach showed the team that hard work and team spirit will pay off. Team welfare is always of greater importance than the in¬ dividual and though victory is always sweet, honorable defeat is not worthy of blame. Captain Callery 64 Here we have our first team posing for the cameraman before the Milford High - St. Mary ' s game. Clem Moran, one of our bigger players, is trying to stop the ball from entering the basket. Guerriere, Giamarco and Moran are waiting for the rebound from the backboard. feaiehall Jeam For the second successive year, the 1948 baseball team enjoyed a very successful season losing only two games. They copped the Midland League, the St. Mary ' s series, and the Small School Championship. The 1949 squad, under the watchful eye of Coach Charlie Brucato and Captain George Boni, are hoping to annex another title. Last year ' s stars who will help our cause include: Captain George Boni, Lou Giamarco, Joe Stoico, Bob Guerriere, Bob Callery, Neil Jionzo, Ed Trant, Sonny Kearnan, Sonny Tomaso, Fran DeManche, and Jim Giacomuzzi. According to the law of averages Milford should retain the top berth in the Midland League. Counting on a strong punch at the plate and a sound infield, the team should do well against any opposition. By the time this book is published, the seaso n will have been completed. The team will have shared its victories and defeats, but we feel sure they will end up on top both in victories won and the memories of our classmates. Their ac¬ complishments will do much toward mak¬ ing these the best years of our lives. Coach Brucato and Captain Boni Look over a Louisville slugger First Team: first row, Boni, Giamarco, Guerriere, Stocio, Jionzo. Second Row: Kelley, Tomaso, Giacomuzzi Callery, De Manche. Our third baseman, George Beni, trying for the putout. Giacomuzzi sliding into home plate. IdJluf, emocsuzcy Waiki By: BARBARA RICHARDSON (Winner of Second Prize in Elks ' Essay Contest) Genuine democracy does not cultivate the pretense that all men are equal in every respect . . . but provides equal opportunity, equal justice, and the recognition of essential qualities of human personality. So said Archbishop Cushing in a speech delivered re¬ cently in New York. This statement aptly expresses the reason why democracy works here in America. Equal opportunity, equal justice, and the recognition of the basic qualities of human personality represent the principal aims of our democracy. America provides equal opportunity for everyone, especially in our schools. We are able to run tor class offices, participate in student government, and attain membership on many school committees. It is in school that we learn the true meaning of democracy by prac¬ ticing it. Equal justice is provided in American courts for all from the poorest to the most influential citizen. Trials are conducted by impartial judges and juries who care not who the man is, but merely whether he is guilty or innocent. If a man is too poor to afford a lawyer, one is appointed to plead his cause. Laws are made for us all for our own protection. In other countries laws are enforced not for the protection of the individual, but to keep him subser¬ vient to the state. Nothing in America is suggestive of the tyranny of Communism or Fascism. The recent World War showed how precious American democracy is to the citizens who enjoy its benefits. The people worked together for our country in the home, in fields, the fac¬ tories, and war plants as well as in the numerous services. It was not a case of defending the nation solely against devastation by bombs. America could have been ruined completely by internal wrangling. If all groups had not functioned as patriotic units working together for the preservation of America, it is quite probable that our democracy would no longer exist. Freedom in the United States was preserved by men and women who, unlike totalita¬ rian slaves, worked and fought gladly to maintain the democracy which is our heitage. Our government is far stronger than it was when we were an insignificent country just receiving recognition by the established nations. Through the years because of the intel¬ ligent men picked from the ranks of common citizens by the voters, laws have been passed to strengthen the United States, now the greatest nation in the world. We should be proud of our heritage, and protect it with everything we own. Let us emulate General Dwight D. Eisenhower who said, when rejecting nomination for the Presidency of the United States, I hope to devote the time left ... in preaching, teaching and living Americanism. We want America to continue to be the world ' s greatest land, and we want to perpetuate our beliefs for succeeding generations. We wish America to remain a democracy. We want democracy, we like democracy, and we benefit from democracy. That is why democracy works here in America. The people make it work. Miss Lynch ' s Stenography Class Mr. Sweeney ' s English Class jbemacsiacif ' ll an.hi. allele By: GERALDINE VESPERI (Winner of Third Prize in Milford Mercantile Bureau Essay Contest) From the bright and gay suns wept beaches of California to the bitter cold of frosty Maine, democracy is a living form of government. Now, after many years of trials and tribulations, it can be pro¬ nounced as successful. It works here. Scorned and laughed at because of its meager beginning, the democratic gov¬ ernment has come a long way since the time of George Washington. Emerging victoriously from the recent world strug¬ gle, it has proved what a government built on faith can accomplish. There is no reason why it can not or will not continue to function; it has proven itself worthy. The many internal dangers threatening our government have never been able to overcome the towering strength of our democracy. The Ku Klux Klan, which with its fanatical ranting for so many years has tried to arouse racial and religious prejudice, has failed to make any outstanding progress. The Communist party has likewise tried many times unsuccessfully to cause disruption in our government. We Americans want neither the Communism of Stalin or the Fascism of Hitler; we cherish the democracy which has flourished for many genera¬ tions and which has provided us with our precious liberties. Among the freedoms we enjoy is the right to buy, sell, and trade our goods. This is a very important phase of democracy because without a free exchange of goods, we cannot have a free people. This freedom, however, is only one of the numerous benefits we receive in a democratic government. Our own high school is a perfect example of a working democracy. Through¬ out its four years, democracy functions freely. Ours is the right to choose and plan our four year course of study. As members of the school, we have the right to hold office or to vote for qualified candidates nominated for these offices. Our democratic class meetings exem¬ plify the freedom of assembly. Here everyone ' s opinion including that of a minority group is heard and respected. Democracy functions also in all fields of sport where the players are judged for what they really are. The very fact that a boy or girl of any religion can enroll in our school proves that we enjoy free¬ dom of religion. The school, however, is merely the forerunner of the adult world where democracy operates successfully. Popular elections for state and town offi¬ cials, the freedom of the press, and the privilege of choosing one ' s religion are but a continuation of the democracy of the American school. Founded on faith and love for mankind, established to help America move for¬ ward in the march of time, democracy has lived and flourished for almost two hundred years. And in order to keep it alive for two hundred more, Americans must take steps to attain world peace. The United Nations must be given our full support. Finally, the people in foreign lands must be taught the fundamentals of a working democracy. We must convince them that democracy does work here. 69 1. A few members of Annual Minstrel Show cast: Left to right: Theresa Petracca Barbara DiVittorio, Beverly Miller, Barbara Ann Richardson, and Mary Berardi. 2. Heartful thanks are given to Kenneth Hutchinson on success of the Food Drive by an S. A. official. John Mazzone looks on. 3. Angelo Niro and John Mazzone at our annual Christmas Party. 4. Christmas scene at Draper Park. 5. Milford High School students enroute to see the Freedom Train in Worcester. 6. Our cheerleaders at game for Eddie Fund. 1. The Faculty gives our players a lew lessons. 2. Winners of Swift Oratorical Contest: Angelo Niro, and lean La Bounty. Barbara Mastroianni shows us what she can do with a baton. 4. Nicholas Guido and George Marino with their accordions. 5. Four feet off the ground as Mr. Cahill gives the boys a few pointers. 3 . iMr A 1. Miss Ramelli; Secretary to Mr. Tosches. 2. Miss Pyne ' s Economic Class. 3. Student Librarians: Left to right: J. Cecchi, A. Rosen feld, T. Notturno, L. Erickson, P. Carbonneau. 4. Students on way to Cafeteria at recess. 5. Some of our students relaxing at recess. 6. Budget Club Treasurers, I. Milani, E. Femina, Miss Curtin, Adviser; J. Bartera, and E. Celozzi. 1. Butch McCausland. 2. Nina Fantini, Joe Fitzpatrick. 3. Seniors at an early age. 4. Betty Hixon, Rita Ciprianni; standing: H. Guerriero, B. Trant, O. Macchi, G. Ferrucci. 5. Veronica Fiori. 6. Jim Giacomuzzi, R. Grillo. 7. Tina Ghelli, A1 Foglio. 8. John Petracca, Nick Trotta. 9. Marino and friends. 10. Principal J. Tosches, Mr. Phil O ' Donnell. 11. Ben Giammarco. Jeanne and Jane Milani. 12. Villani and his accordion. 13. Babs Richardson, Red Evans. Sfl OttlOSlA, Berkeley Stores, Inc. Atty. Wm. Bellantonio Dr. and Mrs. Frank D. Berry Dr. and Mrs. Francis L. Berry Blue Shops Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bright Brockton Shoe Company Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brucato Mr. and Mrs. J. Francis Cahill Dr. Nicholas J. Capece Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Carney Mr. and Mrs. P. Eugene Casey Catholic Women ' s Club Atty. and Mrs. James Catusi Atty. Alfred B. Cenedella Dr. and Mrs. John Cicchetti Mr. Benjamin Clancy Clarke Printing M. Consoletti Curley ' s Lunch Miss Catherine Curtin Mr. and Mrs. Guy D ' Amelio Mr. Gabriel DiBattista Anne Dineen ' s Beauty Shop Rose Di Pietro Emmons Street Market Dr. and Mrs. Frank Geoffroy Mr. and Mrs. James Glennon Miss Helen Heath I deal Theater Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson Kartiganer Company Kinder Shoe L. Blaine Libbey McCann ' s Milford Emblem Club Milford Gas-Light Company Milford Hardware Company Morrill ' s Food Shop Atty. and Mrs. Wm. Murray, Jr. Mr. Alfred Nagle Mr. Philip O ' Donnell Miss Margaret Pianca PO ' s Furniture Store Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Ragonese J. Allen Rice Company Ruhan Signs Speroni ' s Restaurant State Shoe Repair Stop Shop Stork Shop Mr. J. Gerard Sweeney Tampa Fruit Company Tony ' s Fruit Store Trask ' s Atty. and Mrs. Michael Visconti Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Votolato Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ward Weitzler ' s Sportswear F. W. Woolworth Company COMPLIMENTS OF PORTER SHOE COMPANY Central Street Milford, Mass. ► «■� ’ «� ■« f f Concordia V MR. PATRICK J. LAWLESS Class oi 1888 J jbOHOSU A Friend Antolini ' s Garage Atlantic Service Station Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bagg Bert ' s Auto Repairs Miss Eva Burns Miss Josephine Calarese Miss Marie Cenedella Mrs. Mary Cheschi Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cheschi Dr. and Mrs. John Cleary Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Comastra Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cornell Costello ' s Nick Costrino Miss Catherine Coyne Mr. and Mrs. John F. X. Davoren DeLuca ' s Market Dental Laboratory Mr. and Mrs. R. DePaulo Don ' s Beauty Shop Dr. Myron Dorenbaum Dwyer ' s Furniture Store Eastern Paint Company Mr. and Mrs. Charles Espanet Miss Rita Ferrucci Mr. Antonio Fino Mr. and Mrs. N. Fino Leander J. Foley Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Fuchs Gardella ' s Pharmacy Mrs. Anna Grillo Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heitin Dr. and Mrs. Sydney Heller Dr. Anthony Iacovelli Dr. Henry Iacovelli Carmella, Michael Benny Ianzito Mrs. M. E. Johnson Mrs. Sarah Julian Dr. and Mrs. F. X. Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Kilburn and Sons Lee Francis Beauty Shop Miss Claire Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mazzone Dr. McLellan Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mildonian Milford Furniture Company Mill End Store Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller Modern Clothing Anna T. Moira Edward Montana Dr. Frank Moschilli Dr. and Mrs. E. Morse Mr. and Mrs. V. Narducci Nolan Brothers Curtiss Nutter Miss Sadie O ' Connell Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ortla Palace Barber Shop Mr. and Mrs. Abel Papalian Phil S Company Plains Coffee Shop Ralph ' s Lunch Miss Pierina Ramelli Red White Market Mrs. Angie Ruggiero James R. San Clemente Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Shaw Shea Brothers Market Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Smith South End Confectionery South End Social Club South Main Street Market Supreme Radio Ted ' s Diner Nicholas Valorie Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Visconti Dr. and Mrs. Charles Whitney Mr. Frank Worthern Fred Metcalf Wishing you success on your trip Along the highway of life i Draper Corporation i Hopedale, Massachusetts i Crwyiaoina In tUii HooJz 3 ane bn Woonsocket Engraving Company Woonsocket, Rhode Island Best Wishes From 6u i GLvU PUxdoxyiafdtesi PoA,isiait £tudUa4, Pine Street Milford Massachusetts 0 © M tWOXa i g ; edvication, L ’ ve togtess of {vgVit, TW lSff-rf . xs lot food d e W fe { ngetaUon, Xhete� al Yi’ances atvd c otf ' eS ’ With apP a nd Y° a t ov s, - nn Yout boohs a oodne ss £ tfi ftcatio®- ith mV t Ichoo ' d� W A, ' toie l cattV S?VSS� J. S °’ io’tbe iat coope aU ° n ‘ -SeMfgS® 1 h n .Worcester Suburban Electric Company 0 11 04 INTERSTATE STATE THEATRE Always An Excellent Show 6 Park Street Milford, Mass. 1 WERRER AID ROSE Milford ' s Largest Clothing and Furniture Store EXTENDS BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF M. H. S. 101 - 105 Main Street Milford, Mass. C. K. GROUSE III. EMBLEMS — CLASS PINS No. Attleboro Mass. MILFORD SAVINGS BANK Incorporated 1851 236 Main Street Milford, Massachusetts BANKING HOURS: 9 A. M. to 3 P. M. o ( «� ( «■� o « MONDAY - FRIDAY Compliments of Edwards Memorial Funeral Home 26 Pearl St. Milford. Mass. Your Year Round Provisions May Be Found At The Henry Patrick Co. Dealers in GENERAL MERCHANDISE Founded Incorporated 1869 1919 Hopedale Mass. Bastian Bros, Co. Rochester, N. Y. Designers and Producers of Exclusive Class Jewelry- Genuine Engraved Commencement Announcements and Personal Cards Compliments of Charles E. Cooney Store 222 Main St. Milford tf-oA SeAoice in Any §eaian ol f ljeaA Gall THE R0 S E HI F E L D WASHED SAND AND STONE COMPANY For Ready-Mixed Concrete ASPHALT TAR MIXES Milford SAND GRAVEL Mass. i We all have high esteem For the men of the HOME NATIONAL BANK | 1 “The Bank with the Chime Clock ” j 1 i SGT. JOHN W. POWERS z i Commercial Accounts j POST 59 Savings Department American Legion and All the Other Usual Banking Services ! Memorial Bldg. Milford 221 Main St. Milford jl j ! 0«� () � l)«� l) � 0 � ( «� (l«� ( � 0«� i) � ()«� ().() � (l« ()« () l 0« () ()4 ( ) l) (l4 () ( )« (l« ()4 (l () (), f i BECKER ! j JUNIOR COLLEGE of Compliments of Business Administration and Secretarial Science KAMPERSAL’S DAIRY j i Sixty-two years of success in training high school graduates for their life work ( j “A Better Grade ” 1 Specializes in training accountants, medical secretaries, private secretaries executive secretaries, and commercial journalists Homogenized and Pasteurized ( MILK and CREAM j t i Authorized to confer the Associate in Science degree i All our milk is locally produced Worcester Massachusetts i j COMPLIMENTS OF DUALITY LLNCH FINE FOODS COCKTAIL BAR Main Street Milford PROMPT SERVICE AT SPERONI MOTORS, INC. PACKARD SALES AND SERVICE QUALITY USED CARS — PHONE 1915-W Joseph Speroni — Pres. - Treas. 160 East Main St. Milford LowiwiwiwiwtimlwmiwilWiwiwwowwowMwiwiwiwilWWiwilWiwiwiwwwuw Compliments of Frank ' s Service Station Main St. corner Water St. Tel. 8697 Milford Compliments of Dominici BAKERY PRODUCTS 154 W. Spruce St. 416-M Birthday, Showers, Wedding and Graduation Cakes a Specialty Compliments of Seaver ' s Express Inc. Tel. 234 26 E. Main St. Milford Compliments of Rudolph Mainini Co. PACKAGE STORE 87 Main St. Milford mun TRUCKING ASHES AND RUBBISH REMOVED Dealer in All Kinds of ljunk 169 Purchase Street Phone 2610 If no answer, call 1544-J Get Your Business Training Where Businessmen Get Their Help Business Administration Secretarial Clerical Business Machines FALL TERM BEGINS: September 12, 1949 SUMMER SESSION BEGINS: July 5, 19 49 “THE BEST IN BUSINESS TRAINING ” plus EFFECTIVE PLACEMENT Worcester School of Business Science 1010 MAIN STREET DIAL 6-5767 Arthur P. Ward Directors Katharine Foley Ward 1. J. Knott Tool k Wfo. Corporation COMPLIMENTS OF NIRO NIRO CO., INC. ELECTRICAL AND HEATING CONTRACTORS 63 Main St. Milford, Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF Varney Bros., Sand k Gravel Co. Milford and Bellingham COMPLIMENTS OF Lt. Robert ( ' . Frascotti Post lo. 1544 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS The old Stripe Organisation Milford Mass. ► «� • - � ■ o ‘ Tasty Toasted Frankforts Visit The Crystal Spa The corner store at the square and on the square Compliments of Miscoe Spring Water Company Makers of Fine Beverages 133 Main St. Milford Mendon Mass. Winter, Summer, Spring and Fall Expert Service Aivaits You All at South End Auto Service Studebaker Sales 336 Main St. Milford For Every Need, Buy at the McLellan Stores An Excellent Variety of Choice Merchandise 186 Main St. Milford The Hopedale Coal Ice Company is at your service Hopedale Mass. Compliments of ' The Antick - ers ' Here ' s Where You’ll Find Cood Gifts for All Occasions E. F. Lilley Company Jewelers Since 1893 Lilley ' s Corner Registered Jeweler American Gem Society 202 Main St. Milford Neilan ' s Drug Store The Rexall Store Milford Mass. 220 Main St. Milford Milford Lodge 1 Milford Lodge The Nelson Motor Service j Vittorio Emanuele Terzo BUICK DEALERS No. 1356 Elmer C. Nelson, Prop. j Sons of Italy Draper Park Milford, Mass. I 1 Compliments of Enjoy Robert Costa Company Tony ' s Ice Cream California Stucco Plastering For all Occasions { Anthony Mazzarelli, Prop. Tel 1471 WHOLESALE RETAIL j Altieri Court Milford, Mass. East Main St. Milford. Mass. Hachey ' s Flower Shop Flowers for all Occasions Store: Greenhouse: 71 Main St. Vine St. Phone 990-W Phone 990-R Milford, Mass. Jerry ' s Furniture Store Keep This Place in Mind A Better Place Is Hard to Find j j All the strength of the earth And the sun and its power Are involved in the birth, The growth of a flower. ferry Iannitelli, Mgr. 91 Main St. Milford, Mass, j j Friendly Tailors Compliments of 1 CLEANING AND PRESSING Ring ' s Men ' s Wear | Clothing Store j Tel. 2352 — 264 Main St. Main St. Milford, Mass. i i I Main St. Battery Station | 1 Compliments of i Frank T. Cappuzziello, Prop. j | Milford Finance Company i Jenney Gas and Oils ( Accessories Tires i 1 Michael Morganelli, Mgr. i i i i 1 Tel. 1054 28 Main St. Milford, Mass. i i i 1 j Catering to teen agers i Johnson Bus Lines j Avon Shoe Company i The Specialist in Chartered Service TEL. 230 } 205 Main St. Milford i i 1 j 76 East Main St. Milford j 1 Albert L. Condon j Accountant and Tax Consultant Compliments of ( A Complete Bookkeeping and Tax Service for Your 1 Particular Business i Bibbo and De Ruvo j 220 Main St. Milford i j 9 1 i Compliments of i Compliments of i Leon Zocchi San-Col Cleaners i | PAINT, HARDWARE AND GLASS i Athletic Equipment a Specialty } 1 l� ' «■� ! ) B� !«■� ' I-W� I Enjoy the Banana Splits at: The Tip Top for Home Made Ice Cream We specialize in fancy forms of Ice Cream and Cake We Welcome Your Patronage 65 East Main St. Milford, Mass. Friendly Cooperation and Dependable Service Temple Flowers (Opposite Milford Hospital) FOR FLOWERS — PHONE 2760 364 Main St. Milford, Mass. Service with a Smile Will Be Yours by Trading with Fitzpatrick Serrano, Inc. Sales and Service Oldsmobile Cars International Trucks Tel. 2151 or 2370 129 So. Main St. Milford, Mass. Tel. 2540 41 West Walnut St. Modern Laundry and Cleansers Shirts beautifully laundered Work Called for and Delivered COMPLIMENTS OF LOUIS FASHION SHOP • • ‘ • • “ 186 Main Street Milford, Mass. j Compliments of Satisfy Your Needs 1 J. A. Garvey Trans. Inc. Daily Overnight Service | Boston — Milford — New York By Patroning The Barney Coal Co. and Tel. Milford 485 Milford Grain Co. East Main St. Milford 121-129 Hamilton St. Dorchester 51 Depot St. Milford ! Prompt, Efficient, and Courteous Service from j Ted ' s Taxi The Sargeant TEL. 248 — 2600 Funeral Home 6 CARS | Waiting room beneath Tampa ' s j Fruit Store AMBULANCE SERVICE Prop. Theodore Andreola Main St. Milford 88 Congress St. Milford | Compliments of F. W. MANN CO. j Guido Sabatineili i Compliments of J. R. KIMBALL, President S. S. KIMBALL, Treasurer W. B. KIMBALL, Secretary I The Brass Rail CENTRAL STREET 100 Central St. Milford 1 Milford Mass. For Your Convenience You’ll Find That Ryan Motor Sales Is ready to serve you in all Seasons of the year 60 West St. Milford Stone Furniture Co. A Good Place to Trade 32 Central St. Milford The Milford Paper Box Company Plain and fancy paper boxes Corrugated Cartons Depot St. Milford Just Call 387 for the H. M. Curtiss Coal and Lumber Company 48 Pond St. Milford COMPLIMENTS OF THE ELK’S LODGE B. P. O. E. « � Main Street Milford j Compliments of Frank C. Romano, M.D. Compliments of j | and The Eagles j Randolph Romano, M.D. j Compliments of Archer Rubber Compliments of | j Company Trubilt Truck Co. j Compliments of j { Compliments of World War J j Marcus Jewelers Italo - American Veterans j i Compliments of Compliments of 1 Milford National Pete ' s Novelty { Bank Shop | Compliments of East End Garage, Inc. Dodge Sales Plymouth Service Peter C. Bertorelli 33 School Street Miliord Howard ' s Morningside Greenhouse 150 So. Main St Miliord Bradbury Locke Company Lumber and Building Materials 180 Central St. Milford Compliments of Riseberg ' s MILFORD ' S LEADING CLOTHING STORE 192 Main St. Milford Congratulations To the Class of 19 4 9 MAY EVERYONE OF YOU ATTAIN THE SUCCESS THAT IS POSSIBLE IN THIS GREAT DEMOCRACY OF OURS ALL THE SCHOOL NEWS IN THE Milford Daily News VD«� 0«� 0« Public Cleaners Dyers Store — 88 Main St. Plant — 25 Cedar St. Tel. 1006 Compliments of Milford Federal Savings and Loan Association Compliments of Outfit Clothing Company Compliments of ! i Peterson Bros. Tool Co. i i � «■� i | Compliments of i I | Main Street Bowlaway ! j Bowker Clothing Co. i Good clothes for men and boys | 75 years of service | Complete stock of all the { Leading Brands Taxi to Town in a Town Taxi TEL. 882 Our 2-way Radio System Insures Prompt Service Cor. of Jefferson Main Milford ! I i Zersky Trotta GULF SERVICE STATION Main and Pearl St. Phone 5566 Milford COMPLIMENTS OF R. W. Coffin Son, Inc. QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS Mendon Mass. Best Wishes Armenian - American Veterans Organization Panagian-Ohannessian Post Milford Mass. A Friendly Loan from Berardi Loan Co. is a helping hand when you need money 198 Main St. Milford Compliments of The Watson Colonial Funeral Home Mr. Dwight L. Watson, Proprietor 56 Congress St. Milford Compliments of Mac Co., Inc. Package Store TEL. 4 227 Main St. Milford For Good Times The Club Royal Milford Mass. When Cold Weather Creeps Up Phone B. Vitalini Coal Co. Dealers in COAL - COKE - OIL Agents for Automatic Coal and Oil Burners 2 South Free St. Milford Compliments of Joseph Morcone - Sons 23 Main St. Milford Compliments of Gloria Chain Stores Milford Mass. Compliments of THE LACEY COMPANY HOUSE — • — Hopedale Mass. i Time — Effort — Money! Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1949 1 You save all 3 at A P The Soda Shoppe { Compliments of Compliments of j Dr. Roy E. Ellsworth William H. Casey Store Inc. 224 Main St. Milford 163-165 Main St. Milford Milford Auto Sales H. A. Daniels Co. j Chrysler — Plymouth INSURANCE Tel. 1625 Milford, Mass. Corner Cape Road and Water St. 224 Main St. Tel. 279 j Compliments of Henry Hogan MEN ' S WEAR Arrow Shirts McGregor Sportswear Interwoven Hose Mallory Hats Leopold-Morse Clothing Carter ' s Work Clothes Central Cleaners j We Call and Deliver PHONE 1106 Main St. Milford j Cahill ' s News Agency Agents for ROYAL — L. C. SMITH — CORONA 206 Main St. Milford Virgie Earl Co. The latest in wearing apparel for men, women, and children Enjoy Service of Ray McCausland Dealer in Groceries and Provisions 315 Main St. Milford Leonard Jacques TEL. 1030 215-217 Main St. Milford 230 Main St. Milford ) «■� ( Compliments of Ritz Trucking Service Tel. 755 Milford The Corbett Concrete Pipe Company Pipes of Stone that Wear Like Steel East Main St. Milford Compliments of Winter Frozen Products Company Your Community Locker Plant 4 Freedom St. Milford The Nash Milford Company General Auto Repairing Tel. 1762 Michael Calzone,, Prop. 89 So. Main St. Milford MILFORD STENOGRAPHIC SERVICE 197 Main Street — Tel. 1500 — O — Milford MISS PIERINA M. RAMELLI MISS MARY F. GRILLO 0