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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1956 volume:

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Activities Page 55 Athletics . . . Page 85 . . . Miscellaneous Page 97 5 SCHOOL DAYS Look who’s playing cupid in this happy twosome Patriotism is demonstrated in Trig” class as a group as the classes change. of Seniors proudly Pledge their Allegiance. These girls don’t seem to be watching their calories, Don’t Fence Me In does not pertain to this couple, as they anxiously wait for the dessert. as they enjoy the frolics of the Halloween Dance. 6 SCHOOL DAYS Mom looks cn as Donna demonstrates for her skills learned in office practice. Beverly, Lena, and Arlene are contributing their all to help our cheerleaders out in one of our rallies. At work or not at work, that is the question! as these grinning faces plot our yearbook. Our majorettes strike a stunning pose for us on the steps of M. H. S. 7 S C IT OOL DAYS Watch out! You may be next, as these Three Old Maids of our Minstrel Show are searching for new prey. Our able office girls headed by Poppy” are smiling prettily for the camera. Joe and Tex seem to be in deep thought as Is Gino color-blind ? This test will tell, al- they prove their driving ability. though he doesn’t seem to be having much trouble. 8 SCHOOL DAYS Hoping that she doesn’t goof, Jean demon- Richard Wallace is trying to blow up the lab, strates the adding machine for mother at Open while Mr. Allegrezza looks on calmly. House. Caught between two females, Eugene Krauss calmly demonstrates a few tricks in physics. Carole, another future clerical worker, is under the watchful eye of her mother. 9 AL G£BRA ■ mu- ■ • ' ♦ ADMINISTRATION Here we find the members of the School Committee. Seated left to right are: Atty. Alfred B. Cenedella; Atty. Anthony Compagnone; Mr. Ernest Lombardi; Mr. John Pyne, Chairman; Dr. Nicholas J. Capece, Vice-Chairman; Dr. Nicholas Mastroianni; Supt. David I. Davoren. Although seldom seen by the students, the School Committee, headed this year by Mr. John Pyne, has worked diligently for the wel¬ fare of Milford’s educational system. In our four years at Milford High School we can be thankful to them for the installation of a new, clear sound system, the purchase of new lockers for the upper corridors, and several improve¬ ments in the cafeteria. Many are the times that this group of men, along with our capable Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Davoren, has worked, for the good of our schools, sacrificing personal gain and recreation. 12 Superintendent of Schools David I. Davoren dictates a letter to his efficient secretary, Phyllis Lombardi. RH FACULTY Principal Joseph J. Tosches discusses some important business with his capa¬ ble secretary Pierina Poppy’’ Ramelli. Assistant Principal Charles Brucato gives office girls Doris Dwyer, Jeanne DiBattista, Rose Guido, and Mary Ricci instructions for the day. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Seated: Sadie O’Connell; Dr. Marion A. Ryan, Dept. Head; and Marie Cenedella. Standing: Gerard Sweeney, Philomena Colavita, J. Francis Cahill, and Anthony Villani. 13 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Seated: Nello Allegrezza and Fred Metcalf, Dept. Head. Standing: Charles Brucato, Benjamin Consoletti, and John Calagione. MODERN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT ' , ■ -■ ■ i j jf L 1 f fi tllllli 4?. .V V v V V iiiiiiiii® v«. v «■� .■• «r . y f ,w. ilPlilt Seated: Margaret Pianca, Dept. Head. Standing: Anthony Villani and Mary Burns. 14 MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Seated: Nello Allegrezza, Dept. Head; and Catherine Curtin. Standing: Joseph J. Tosches, Dr. John DeSalvia, Mary Burns, Dorothy Callahan, and John Calagione. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Seated: Agnes Lynch; Rose Earese, Dept. Head; and Eva Burns. Standing: Margaret Pyne, Josephine Calarese, Catherine Curtin and Mary Burns. 15 SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Seated: Benjamin Consoletti; Gabriel DiBattista, Dept. Head; and J. Francis Cahill. Standing: Dr. John DeSalvia, Anthony Villani, Philip O’Donnell, Gerard Sweeney, and Charles Espanet. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Seated: Charles Brucato, Director of Athletics; Gloria Vasile; and J. Francis Cahill. Standing: Benjamin Consoletti, Charles Espanet, and John Calagione. 16 GUIDANCE CAFETERIA Mr. Harold Moran, Guidance Director, and Miss Catherine Curtin, Advisor for Girls, work on reports with office girl, Rita Renda. The cafeteria cooks, Virginia Giacomuzzi, Anita Iadarola, Muriel Rose, Supervisor, Ida Grego- retti, and Mary Tomaso stand ready to serve the hungry students. SCHOOL NURSE, BAND Mrs. Helen Breault and Mr. Ben C. Lancisi dis¬ cuss the relative merits of music and medicine. ART AND MUSIC Miss Dorcas Whipple and Mr. Alex DiGiann- antonio are surrounded by displays of art and music. 17 JANICE MARILYN ADAMS 138 Purchase Street Ambition: Nurse Pet Aversion: Conceited People Activities: Budget Club, Future Nurses Club, M.H.S.S.A. Friendly . . . well-dressed . . . always smiling ... a conscientious student . . . hard worker . . . reliable . . . always a good word for everyone . . . well informed about Company 1 . PATRICIA HELEN ALBERTA 43 Forest Street Ambition: Beautician Pet Aversion: Monday Mornings Activities: Band, Ring Committee, Student Council, Bulletin Board Com¬ mittee, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A., Band Concert, Future Teachers Club, Minstrel Show, O.L.I. Committee. Popularity plus good looks plus intelligence equals Patti . . . one of the nicest girls in our class ... a stunning majorette and faithful honor student . . . we wish you loads of luck in the future. VIRGINIA LAURA ALBERTO 24 Union Street Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Leeches Activities Commercial Club, Art Club, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Good natured . . . easy to get along with ... a good friend . . . quiet . . . polite . . . types fast and accurately . . . does homework conscientiously . . . does so many things well. ELEANOR M. ANNANTUONIO 42 Pine Street Ambition: Office Work Pet Aversion: Rainy Weather Activities: Social Committee, Art Club, Minstrel Show. Cute . . . full of fun ... a Hagop fan . . . likes blue Fords . . . petite . . . mischievous . . . sincere in all she says or does ... El is well-liked by all who know her. 18 ___ JOHN ANTHONY AREANO 21 Forest Street Ambition: Accountant Pet Aversion: Getting Up Mornings Activities: Budget Club, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Carefree . . . enjoys a good time . . . can always be seen driving a grey Mercury . . . optimistic . . . believes in doing a lot of homework???? DAVID FRANCIS ATHERTON 2 Meade Street Ambition: Mason Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Track, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, Budget Club. Quiet (?) ... good-natured . . . Dave came from England shortly before entering M.H.S. as a freshman ... his fine personality has brought him a host of friends. BARBARA ANN BARTERA 7 Genoa Avenue Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Dante Club-Treasurer, Student Council, Ring Committee, M.H.S.S.A., Freshman Welcome Dance Committee, Co-Chairman of Drive Committee. There’s never a dull moment when ’’Barbs” is around . . . always neat as a pin . . . noted for her infectious giggle . . . good natured ... is seldom seen without the rest of ’’the girls”. CAROL ANN BELFORTI 47 Grant Street Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Waiting for Patty Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Student Council, Record Committee, Glee Club, Ring Committee, Art, Senior Music, Budget Club, Minstrel Show. Vivacious . . . unpredictable . . . neat dresser . . . livens up a party . . . loves to bake, especially chocolate cakes ... a tremendous combination of blue eyes and blond hair. 19 mm REGINA LOUISE BIANCHI 13 Dominick Street Ambition: College Pet Aversion: Gum Activities: Band, Basketball, French Club-Secretary, Science Club -— Vice- President, Record Committee, Freshman Dance Committee, Budget Club, M.H.S.S.A., History Club, O.L.I. Committee, Minstrel Show. Likable . . . quiet . . . studious . . . partial to blonds ... a future teacher . . . known as Lu by her friends . . . neat dresser ... a pessimist . . . advertises for Rings Men’s Wear ... a good pianist and trombonist . . . Lu is a friend worth having. DAVID TAYLOR BIRD 23Dilla Street Ambition: Engineer Pet Aversion: Cafeteria Activities: Football, Basketball, M.H.S.S.A. Carefree . . . good looking . . . doesn’t let school work bother him . . . always up to some prank . . . never serious . . . outstanding Midland League guard in football . . . sharp-shooting basketball forward. THOMAS JOSEPH BIRMINGHAM 73 West Street Ambition: Mathematician Pet Aversion: New York Yankees Activities: German Club, French Club, Junior Red Cross Council, Handbook Committee, U. S. History Club, O.L.I. Committee, M.H.S.S.A. Excellent friend . . . our top student for four years . . . avid sports fan, especially hockey . . . plans to major in physics . . . can’t miss in whatever field he chooses. ROSEMARY PALMA BLASCIO 8 Fairview Avenue Ambition: Dressmaking and Designing Pet Aversion: Apples Activites: M.H.S.S.A., Dante Club, O.L.I. Committee, Minstrel Show, Fresh¬ man Welcome Dance Committee, Art, Physical Education, Senior Music, Glee Club. Charming . . . trustworthy . . . pretty . . . dependable . . . always as neat as a pin . . . wears a sparkling smile . . . petite . . . Rose will surely reach her goal in life 20 LAWRENCE F. BONETTI 166 Purchase Street Ambition: Professional Baseball Pet Aversion: Freshmen and the Cafeteria Activities: Baseball, Football, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Athletic . . . handsome . . . popular . . . friendly , . . poiite . . well-dressed . . . loves his new black Ford ... a great aid to both our football and baseball teams . . . Larry is interested in the technical fields . . . he will certainly be a success GAETANO JOSEPH BONINA 20 Plain Street Ambition: Coast Guard Pet Aversion: Senior Girls Activities: Basketball, Senior Music, Budget Club, M.H.S.S.A. Humo rous . . . liked by all . . . loves school ??? . . . Mr. Poker” to everyone . . . always in the best of humor . . . one of our better basketball players . . . one of the best friends any one could have . . . Miss Pianca’s angel. PAUL DOMINIC BOZZINI 9 Pleasant Street Ambition: Real Estate Agent Pet Aversion: Women Drivers Activities: Social Committee, Student Council, Camera Club, O.L.I. Committee. Reserved . . . polite . . . well-dressed . . . did a fine job as our Minstrel Show interlocutor . . . interested in business ... we know that Paul will be a success in whatever he does. ROBERT EDWARD BROWN 13 Church Street Ambition: Accountant Pet Aversion: Girls Smoking Activities: Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club. Friendly . . . happy-go-lucky . . . Milford High ' s number one gum chewer . . . math was his favorite subject . . . looks forward to the trial balances and work sheets of the accountant’s world. 21 SALLY CAHILL 360 Purchase Street Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Winter Weather Activities: Budget Club, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A Good natured . . . carefree . . . came to us in her junior year . . . has since made a host of friends with her charming manner . . . she is no doubt headed for success. JOSEPH LOUIS CAPECE 29 Franklin Street Ambition: Service Career Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Band, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A., Art. Amiable . . . generous . . . liked by all . . . Joe can always be seen riding around in his Big Black Dodge” ... a stand out in any crowd because of his good humor. LOUISE MARIE CAPECE 26 Chestnut Street Ambition: Private Secretary Pet Aversion: Oral Topics and Waiting Activities: Dante Club, M.H.S.S.A. Quiet . . . courteous . . . always smiling ... a dependable student . . . a reliable classmate . . . you have all our best wishes for future success, Louise. GINO CARRACHINO 32 Lawrence Street Ambition: Service Pet Aversion: Shaving Activities: Football, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Quiet (in school anyway) ... a real gentleman . . . has a fine sense of humor . . . easy to get along with . . . prefers cigars ... a tiger on the gridiron . . . can be found sitting in his grey Plymouth on Main Street anytime. 22 JEAN MARIE CELOZZI 98 Hayward Street Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Opera Activities: Commercial Club, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club. Attractive . . . polite . . . well-groomed . . . forever being teased . , . her co-operativeness, her loyalty, and her good-nature have made Jeannie a classmate admired by all. DOLORES ANN CENEDELLA Haven Street Ambition: Nurse Pet Aversion: Rainy Days Activities: Glee Club, Record Committee, O.L.I. Committee, Student Council, Future Nurses Club, Science Club. Soft spoken . . . conscientious ... a scholar . . . dependable . . . sincere . . . one of our future nurses . . . winner of D.A.R. award . . . drives a car better than her father . . . probably will design hats in her spare time. DONNA MAE CIMINO 53 Beach Street Ambition: Artist Pet Aversion: Vulgarity Activities: Social Committee, Freshman Welcome Dance Committee, Bulletin Board Committee, Minstrel Show, Junior Prom Committee, Band, O.L.I. Committee, Senior Music, Commercial Club, Concert, Oratorical Contest. Radiant . . . good looking . . . our petite, vivacious majorette leader . . . a small package of charm and personality that will make her outstanding in whatever she attempts. CHARLES CLARKE 11 Lincoln Street Ambition: Circulation Manager Pet Aversion: Loafing Activities: Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Easy going .. . a bug on planes . . . really is serious at times . . a hard worker (outside school) . . . just big enough to be mischievous . . . strong candidate for office of class prankster. 23 JOHN PETER COCCHIARELLA 235 Central Street Ambition: Doctor Pet Aversion: Getting Home Early Activities: Bulletin Board Committee, Handbook Committee, Dante Club, Jr. Red Cross Committee, Band, Minstrel Show, Student Council, Science Club, O.L.I. Committee, Ring Committee, M.H.S.S.A. Well-dressed . . . our able Student Council President . . . good mixer . . . well liked by students and teachers . . . polite . . . his blue Pontiac is always full ... an ardent drummer . . . likes jazz . . . johnny can always be found in the band room . . . friendly Coch”. CAROLE ANN COLABELLO 74 Beaver Street Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Conceited ' Boys Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Freshmen Welcome Dance Committee, Glee Club, Ring Committee, Minstrel Show, Band, Junior Prom Committee, Com¬ mercial Club, O.L.I. Committee. Congenial . . . polite . . . attractive . . . loves to sing and play the piano . . . the sincerest of friends . . . Carole had the talent, personality, and charm that’s necessary to make up a swell girl. RICHARD LOUIS COLABELLO 32 East Main Street Ambition: Successful Businessman Pet Aversion: Working Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club, Senior Music. Witty . . . terribly talkative ... a budding poet . . . never wastes valuable energy on a school problem . . . very skilled billiard player . . . crazy about the Celtics . . . seldom seen without Dave or Johnnie. JUNE ANN COSTANTINO 64 Congress Street Ambition: Dancing Instructor Pet Aversion: Full Ash Trays Activities: Band, Minstrel Show, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, O.L.I. Com¬ mittee, French Club, Physical Education, Art. Poised . . . always well-dressed ... a snappy majorette ... a conver¬ sationalist . . . without Junie our 1955 Minstrel Show wouldn’t hlive been complete . . . her dancing feet will always be re membered. 24 GRACE MARIE CREASIA 46 Purchase Street Ambition: Nurse Pet Aversion: Foreign Languages Activities: Art, Senior Music. Talkative .. . neat . . . pretty smile . . . keeps the teachers happy . . . can always be found at Stop Shop working away. PATRICIA ANN CUGINI 47 Grant Street Ambition: College p et Aversion: Cats Activities: Student Council, M.H.S.S.A., Drive Committee, Bulletin Board Committee, French Club, Freshmen Welcome Dance Committee, Senior Music, Future Nurses Club, Science Club, O.L.I. Committee, History Club. Friendly . . . studious . . . courteous . . . sincere ... a wonderful friend to have . . . pleasant personality . . . dependable in and out of school . . . success is sure to be hers. RACHEL D’AGNESE 25 Pond Street Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Navy Activities: Glee Club, Art, Physical Education, Minstrel Show, Future Teachers Club. Firecracker . . . argumentative . . . petite . . . but good things come in small packages . . . the big smile behind the Soda Shoppe counter . . . we truly enjoyed having her as a classmate. PATRICIA ANNE DALIO 17 Emmons Street Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Senior Music, Minstrel Show, M.H.S.S.A. Amicable . . . easy to get along with . . . pretty . . . came to us in our senior year . . . makes friends easily ... a delightful girl ... a sports enthusiast . . . good matured Pat. 25 ELAINE ELIZABETH D’AMICO 7 Cook Street Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Freshman Welcome Dance Committee, Minstrel Show, Senior Music, Physical Education, Cheerleader, Junior Prom Committee. Sophisticated . . . talented . . . neat as a pin ... a loyal friend . . . Elaine is one of our peppy cheerleaders ... a swell dancer . . . Elaine’s attractiveness and co-operation make her an asset anywhere, anytime. WILLIAM JOSEPH DALTON, JR. 90 South Main Street Ambition: Draftsman Pet Aversion: Cafeteria Food Activities: Football, Minstrel Show, Senior Music. Flit of the Minstrel Shows . . . always has a joke on the tip of his tongue . . . a friend of everybody . . . has added life to many school functions . . . one of our A P boys . . . that’s our Billy. MICHAEL DE SALVIA 71 Hayward Street Ambition: Photographer Pet Aversion: Lady Drivers Activities: Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Quiet . . . easy going . . . never has worries . . . nonchalant . . . furi loving . . . good at playing cards . . . never seen without Dave and Dicky. JEANNE FRANCES DI BATTISTA 51 North Bow Street Ambition: Home Economist Pet Aversion: Loud People Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Freshman Welcome Dance Committee, Glee Club, Student Council, Dante Club — Vice-President, Record Committee, Senior Music, Science Club. Reserved . . . likable . . . congenial . . . one of Poppy’s helpers . . . a good friend . . . always ready to give a helping hand . . . courteous . . . occasionally carefree but usually conscientious . . . likes to eat, especially pizza . . . Jeanne is a swell friend to have around. 26 ANTHONY D’ONOFRIO 13 Cedar Street Ambition: Architect Pet Aversion: Rainy Weather Activities: Dante Club, Ring Committee, Record Committee, Senior Music, O.L.I. Committee. Well-liked . . . well dressed . . . friendly . . . always first to argue with Mr. Allegiezza . . . loves jazz . . .we wonder what the Richard Hat Company would do without Dino . . . Tony is going to study architecture. DORIS MARION DWYER 332 Main Street Ambition: Nurse Pet Aversion: Suspense Activities: Commercial Club Reporter, Future Nurses Club, Science Club, Budget Club, Senior Music, O.L.I. Committee. Pleasing personality . . . neat dresser . . . easy going . . . always smiling . . . conscientious . . . attractive . . . Doris is sure to cheer her patients with her easy manner . . . O.L.I. photo editor par excellence. PATRICIA LUCILLE EDMANDS 35 Winter Street Ambition: Nurse Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Dante Club, Future Nurses Club, Senior Music, Science Club, O.L.I. Committee. Sweet and intellectual ... a good math student ... a splendid worker both in school and in Milford Hospital ... a reliable and conscientious honor student. JEANNE FRANCES ELLIOTT 254 Purchase Street Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Working Activities: Minstrel Show, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Quiet . . . very well mannered ... a faithful friend . . . hopes for Vermont Junior College . . . very friendly to either one of the Deans . . . tops in her gang 27 DONNA PHYLLIS FARESE 2 Farese Road Ambition: Concert Pianist Pet Aversion: Hair Pulling Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Band, Minstrel Show, French Club, Science Club, O.L.I. Committee, Bulletin Board Committee, Junior Red Cross Council. Versatile . . . popular . . . friendly . . . musical with a capital M . . . enjoys a good time . . . never a dull moment when Donna’s around . . . can always be found down in the bandroom ... an asset to all our Minstrel Shows. PAUL ANTHONY FERRETTI 156 Medway Road Ambition: Air Force Pet Aversion: Being Called Buckwheat Activities: Football, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Carefree . . . friendly . . . sociable . . . energetic . . . serious appear¬ ing . . . well liked . .. jovial . . . inseparable from his grey Plymouth . . . a friend who’ll stick by your side. LEONARD PETER FONTECCHIO 4 Meade Street Ambition: Further Schooling Pet Aversion: Selfish People Activities: Junior Prom Committee, Ring Committee, Dante Club, Program Committee, O.L.I. Committee, Student Council, German Club, Fre sh¬ man Welcome Dance Committee, Record Committee. Popular . . . quiet (most of the time) . . . well-dressed . . . uncon¬ cerned . . . loves Oldsmobiles and ten-wheel trucks . . . has a good sense of humor . . . notorious artist . . . Lennie is liked by everyone. LENA MARIE GIACOMUZZI 102 J 2 Water Street Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Waiting Activities: Minstrel Show, Senior Music, Budget Club. Pert . . . cheerful . . . beautiful smile . . . has plenty of spunk . . . never a dull moment when she’s around ... a faithful follower of school sports . . . seldom misses a game ... we predict a bright future for Lena. 28 SANDRA CAROLYN GLATKY 110 Adin Street, Hopedale, Mass. Ambition: Journalist Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Freshman Welcome Dance Committee, M.H.S.S.A., Camera Club. French Club, German Club, Science Club, Current Events Club, Speech Club. Poised . . . attractive ... a quick wit -. . . has a way with words, especially in French Class . . . Sandy is respected and liked by all who know her. NORMA JANET GOUVEIA 14 Prospect Heights Ambition: Hairdresser Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Glee Club, Senior Club, M.H.S.S.A. Talkative . . . cheerful . . . loves to tease . . . neat dresser . . . good student ... a sincere friend with a pleasing personality. JOHN ARTHUR GRIFFITH 30 Fountain Street Ambition: Carpenter Pel Aversion: Homework Activities: Art, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Quiet . . . reserved . . . friendly . . . what time he doesn ' t spend at the A P, he spends with Dolly . . . drives a big car well. ROSEMARY ANN GUIDO 17 Whitney Street Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Ford Convertibles Activities: Cheerleader, Senior Music, Minstrel Show. Carefree . . . always on the move . . . loves to jitterbug . . . one of our peppy cheerleaders . . . quiet in the class room . . . lots of luck, Rose. 29 RICHARD GUIDOTTI 10 Reade Street Ambition: Millionaire Pet Aversion: Alarm Clock Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Dante Club, Minstrel Show, Senior Music. Jovial . . . neat dresser . . . popular . . . carefree . . . good-natured . . . always ready for a good time . . . should be a good driver . . . has had umpteen lessons behind the wheel of our training car. BEVERLY ANN HEWSON 25 Orange Street Ambition: Office Worker Pet Aversion: Dish Washing Activities: Glee Club, Minstrel Show, Spring Concert, Senior Music. Quiet . . . has pretty sparkling eyes and a very sincere smile ... a most likable person . . . stay as pleasant as you are, Bev . . . lots of future success to you. GLORIA MAY HOILO 50 Prospect Heights Ambition: Airline Hostess Pet Aversion: Getting Up Early Activities: Senior Music, Commercial Club. Pretty and posed . . . sweet and charming . . . undisturbed . . . never gives the teachers any trouble ... a real asset to the Heights . . . the future can hold nothing but happiness for Gloria. ARNOLD MILTON JENKINS, JR. 189 Purchase Street Ambition: Engineer Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Appears quiet in school . . . often seen riding in his jalopy . . . spends most of his spare time at the Daily News office . . . very friendly . . likes science and math. 30 ELIZABETH KARLE East Main Street Ambition: Undecided Pet Aversion: Milford High School Activities: Minstrel Show, Art, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Talented artist . . . soft spoken . . . pretty . . . hard working in studies . . . dependable . . . always pleasant . . . her pet aversion is a frank statement which is blunt, to say the least. LAWRENCE EDWARD KURLANSKY 1471 Congress Street Ambition: Pharmacist Pet Aversion: Walking Activities: Junior Red Cross, Council, Science Club, Senior Music, Art. Dignified . . . good natured . . . trustworthy . . . conservative . . meticulous dresser ... a fine friend ... a good student . . . Larry, with his liking for hard work, can be sure of success. MIRIAM HELEN LABRIE 31 Pleasant Street Ambition: Hairdresser Pet Aversion: Homework in Shakespeare Activities: Glee Club, Senior Music, Commercial Club, Minstrel Show. Sophisticated . . . tall . . . attractive . .. . somewhat quiet around school . . . seldom seen without one of the Cahills . . . keep up your natural charm¬ ing ways . . . you’re bound for happiness and success. JAMES V. LANCIA, JR. 48 East Main Street Ambition: Further Schooling Pet Aversion: Dagger Speech Activities: Band, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Carefree . . . mischievous . . . good natured . . . can always be heard coming in his green Ford . . . always can be found in or around J’s . . . a swell guy to know. 31 NICHOLAS JOSEPH LANZETTA 34 Cedar Street Ambition: Air Force Pet Aversion: English Activities: Basketball, Baseball, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Nonchalant ... a real sport . . . argumentative . . . one of the gang . . . a real hot rodder in his green Dodge . . . Nick is one of the favorites with the girls. CHARLES LAQUIDARA 75 Pine Street Ambition: Commercial Artist Pet Aversion: Senior Girls Activities: Student Council, M.H.S.S.A., Track, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Music, Scholarship Committee. Humorous ... a fine artist . . . usually calm, even when perturbed . . . a great jazz fan . . . prefers green Buicks to blue Ford convertibles . . . Charlie will make it impossible for us to forget the Senior English class. t JOSEPHINE ANN LIOCE 10 Gibbon Avenue Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, O.L.I. Committee. Neat . . . amiable . . . sometimes on the quiet side . . . always ready for a good time . . . Dolly is her trademark . . . good student in all subjects . . . excellent typist and good speller. JANICE MARIE LOMBARDI 12 Oliver Street Ambition: Secretarial Work Pet Aversion: Hillbilly Music Activities: Freshman Welcome Dance Committee, Senior Music, Minstrel Show, Commercial Club, Budget Club, M.H.S.S.A. Unconcerned . . . friendly . . . very humorous . . . Janice’s greatest asset is her dependability . . . she is generally content . . . always well- groomed . . . loves to have fun ... we predict that Janice will make some executive a loyal and capable secretary. 32 FREDERICK JOHN LUCIER 189 East Main Street Ambition: Dancing Teacher Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Minstrel Show, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. The Fred Astaire of M. H. S. . . . dresses as well as he dances . . . polite . . . talkative . . . understanding . . . always gives his best and his all ' ’ at our Minstrel Shows . . . appears professionally, dancing at various shows. THOMAS MITCHELL MALOOF 10 Thayer Street Ambition: Be a $10,000 year man Pet Aversion: School Affair Prices Activities: Student Council, Senior Music. As quiet as a mouse . . . one of our finest students . . . star runner and captain of the cross country team . . . never heard to complain . . . possesses amazing self-control . . . best of luck in the future, Tom. ANTHONY FRANCIS MANZOLA 25 Lawrence Street Ambition: To be a success in life Pet Aversion: Talkative Girls Activities: Basketball, Senior Music. Good-looking . . . nice dancer . . . constantly happy . . . loves a good time . . . life of any party . . . good-natured . . . Munzie” is a natural, and his personality will stand out wherever he goes . . . big city boy who made good in country . . . loves small town life now. MARIE ANITA MAZZARELLI 96 Medway Street Ambition: Telephone Operator Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Senior Music, Budget Club, M.H.S.S.A. Carefree . . . friendly . . . argumentative . . . never a dull moment when she is around . . . success assured for her future plans . . . her aversion to oral topics surprises her family. 33 ROSE MARY McDONOUGH 2 Medway Road Ambition: College Vet Aversion: Being called Rosie” Activities: Class Secretary, Bulletin Committee, O.L.I. Committee-Editor, Program Committee, Armed Forces Day, Freshman Welcome Dance Committee, Handbook Committee, Minstrel Show, Social Committee, French Club, German Club, Oratoricals, Science Club. Popular . . . our chattering class leader who succeeds in making herself seen and heard no matter where she goes . . . excellent student ... a sincere friend . . . Flash” in her Famous Blue Plymouth” ... a ray of sunshine in any kind of weather . . . brilliant is a word for Rose Mary. MICHAEL MELDONIAN, JR. 61 West Street Ambition: Grocery Store Manager Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Glee Club, Minstrel Show, Student Fibrarian, Senior Music. Carefree . . . popular . . . good dancer . . . the spark of Mr. Cahill’s 6th period Problems class . . . Mike and his Ford are well known around town ... he will surely succeed ANN MARIE MELE 36 Depot Street Ambition: Telephone Operator Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Senior Music, Art Always ready for a good time . . . energetic . . . loquacious . . . neat dresser ... an argument a minute, that’s Ann ... a swell classmate and sincere friend ... we know that she will succeed in whatever she does. CRAIG ALFRED MIDDAUGH 215 West Street Ambition: Marine Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Senior Music Quiet . . . undisturbed ... a good friend . . . always seen with Charlie . . . likes cars . . . Craig will surely attain his goal in life . . . considers Marine life the epitome of all good living . . . might settle for Navy . . . has seen more of America than anyone in school. 34 MARY ISABELL MOORE 61 Grove Street Ambition: Nurse Pet Aversion: Boys Who Need A Haircut and Shave Activities: Capt. of Cheerleaders, Class Vice-President, Student Council, Chairman of the Bulletin Board Committee, Co-Chairman of Social Committee, Junior Prom Committee, O.L.I., Freshman Welcome Dance Committee, Future Nurses Club. Sincere . . . warm hearted . . . full of fun . . . captain of the cheer¬ leaders . . . popularity plus . . . with her flashing smile and sunshine personality she is sure to be a success. WAYNE MOREY Crockett Road, Upton Ambition: Radio and Television Technician Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Senior Music, Bulletin Board Committee. Easy going . . . well mannered . . . very calm . . . likes hunting and fishing . . . spends his Monday nights in Woonsocket . . . future member of Uncle Sam’s Navy. SALLY ANN MOW ATT 27 1 2 Ravenna Street Ambition: Hairdresser Pet Aversion: Snakes Activities: Freshman Welcome Dance Committee, Budget Club, Senior Music, Glee Club. Pleasing to the eye . . . always willing to help . . . her bright smile brings a ray of sunshine wherever she goes. BARRY ROBERT NEWMARK 10 Richmond Avenue Ambition: Engineer Pet Aversion: Knee Socks Activities: Secretary of German Club, Senior Music, O.L.I. Committee, Pres, of Science Club, Chairman Record Committee, Student Council. Popular . . . one of our capable O.L.I. Business Managers . . . industrious . . . magnetic . . . quiet until you become acquainted . . . easy going ... a great guy to have as a friend . . . hard working president of Science Club . . . That’s our Barry 35 VALORIE ANN NIXON 1 Branch Street Ambition: Nurse Pet Aversion: Oral Topics Activities: Glee Club, Record Committee, Future Nurses Club, M.H.S.S.A. Talkative . . . agreeable . . . fine sense of humor ... up to date on all the latest movies ... a conscientious student and worker ... we wish you only success for the future. WILLIAM P. NIXON 1 Branch Street Ambition: Mechanic Pet Aversion: Homev ork Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Quiet . . . friendly . . . well mannered . . . likes to hunt . . . serious but enjoys a gcod time . . . enjoys working with cars. ARTHUR LRANCIS O’KEEFE 10 Hollis Street Ambition: Have A Full Life Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Track, Football, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Happy go lucky . . . hates to walk beside tall people . . . avid participant in athletics . . . staunch supporter of school functions . . . can often be found with Gino. RICHARD JOHN PALANZI 88 Depot Street Ambition: Big Shot in the Business World Pet Aversion: Boastful People Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, Social Committee, French Club, Student Council. One of our best friends . . . known and liked by all . . . rather quiet and reserved . . . quiet but still has a pleasing personality . . . humorous . . . always ready with a helping hand. 36 ARLENE PATRICIA PEDERZOLI 16 Water Street Ambition: Nursing Pet Aversion: Sophisticated Freshmen Activities: Science Club, O.L.I. Committee, Freshman Welcome Dance Com¬ mittee, French Club, Glee Club, Senior Music. Sophisticated . . . amiable . . . courteous . . . conscientious in her work . . . personable and dependable . . . candid . . . Arlene’s chosen field is certainly a commendable one. ELEANOR ROSE PETRILLI 18 North Street Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Getting up Early Activities: Glee Club, Senior Music, Budget Club. Quiet . . . courteous . . . likes vacations . . . soft spoken . . . enjoys driving her brother’s car JOHN ANTHONY PILLA 16 East Street Ambition: To Own a Cadillac Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Football, Basketball, Ring Committee, Junior Prom Committee, O.L.I. Committee, Student Council, Senior Music. Popular . . . handsome . . . our Student Council Treasurer . . . easy to get along with . . . enjoys being called Firpo” ... an asset to our football team . . . loves to drive a Cadillac and Big Trucks”. LOWELL PINKHAM 30 Woodland Avenue Ambition: Undecided Pet Aversion: Noisy Girls Activities: Band, Senior Music, Band Concert, M.H.S.S.A. Hard working . . . amiable . . . sings, bakes and plays trumpet ... a devoted band member . . . brought down the house at the minstrel show with his contribution of School Days” . . . has the ability to blush a scarlet red especially on the band bus . . . forever being teased ... a lovable person who we know will be a success. 37 FREDERICK PIRONTI 72 Congress Street Ambition: To Make A Million Dollars Activities: Glee Club, Record Committee, Art. Pet Aversion: Cars That Won’t Start Happy-go-lucky . . . always smiling . . . loves that 98 Olds of his . . . likes blonds . . . always well dressed . . . keeps Miss Colavita on her toes . . . Fred will surely reach the top. NICHOLAS JOSEPH PISARRO 59 Luby Avenue Ambition: Further Education Pet Aversion: Shaving Activities: Co-Capt. Football Team, Baseball, Key Club. Popular . . . good looking . . . athletic . . . considerate . . . one of the best players on the gridiron . . . never lets schoolwork interfere with fun . . . always in high spirits . . . that’s Nick. JOHN PIZZILLO 57 Franklin Street Ambition: Further Education Pet Aversion: Squares Activities: Student Council, Senior Music. Jovial . . . fun first — studies last . . . J J’s favorite customer . . . can be found wherever there are girls ... a favorite with the teachers as well as the students. RUTH PURDY 32 Prospect Street Ambition: Become a Nurse Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Sociable . . . well-mannered ... a good student . . . pleasing person¬ ality . . . everyone’s friend . . . she’ll make a fine nurse. 38 MARY SUSAN RICCI 4 Oliver Street Ambition: Medical Secretary Pet Aversion: Slippery Roads Activities: Bulletin Board Committee, Band M.H.S.S.A., Senior Musi c, Physical Education. Tall and attractive . . . flashing smile ... as one of our majorettes she was a true asset to the appearance of the band . . . Mary has quite a variety of stunning clothes . . . loads of luck to a swell classmate. EDWIN HOWARD ROY Silver Hill Road Ambition: $10,000 A Year Man Pet Aversion: Class Dues Too High Activities: O.L.I. Committee, Band, Science Club. Industrious, especially for O.L.I. . . . always smiling . . . idea man . . . money maker . . . one of the band boys . . . Eddy seems to get along with all of his classmates . . . one of the reasons yearbook was successful. EDWARD MICHAEL RUSCITTI 8 State Street Ambition: Go To College Pet Aversion: Conceited People Activities: Baseball, Football-Co-Captain, Basketball, Student Council, Chair¬ man of Prom Committee, Chairman of Ring Committee, Class President, Key Club, Freshman Welcome Dance Committee, Record Committee, Student Exchange Committee, Dante Club, Oratorical Contest. Popular . . . humorous . . . personality plus . . . our class president . . . co-captain of our football team ... a trustful friend . . . sings like Frankie Lane . . . Eddie’s sure to be a success in whatever he does. DOROTHY ANN SANBORN 64 Prospect Heights Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Mornings Activities: Minstrel Show, Student Council, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, Physical Education, Budget Club. Carefree . . . good-looking . . . eager and ever willing to help . . . loves parties, food, crowds, and all activities . . . we all know with her spark¬ ling personality she will hit the top. 39 NICHOLAS ANTHONY SANTORO 75 Water Street Ambition: Business Pet Aversion: Baseball Activities: Minstrel Show, Senior Music, Glee Club. A true gentleman . . . musically inclined ... an avid member of the Glee Club . . . one of the features of the Minstrel Show ... a hard-working student. BEVERLY ANN SARACINO 28 Ravenna Street Ambition: Hairdresser Pet Aversion: Frogs Activities: Senior Music, Budget Club, Minstrel Show, Art, Physical Educa¬ tion, M.H.S.S.A. Pretty as a picture . . . well liked by everyone . . . Bev has more snap, crackle, and pop, than any breakfast cereal on the market ... a credit to M.H.S. and herself. MARIE LOUISE SCHIAPPUCCI 323 Purchase Street Ambition: Own a Business Pet Aversion: Rainy Days Activities Glee Club, Minstrel Show, M.H.S.S.A. Petite . . . softspoken and shy . . . pleasing smile ... a neat dresser . . . one of the best candy girls at the Ideal . . . always reading books . . . thinks North Purchase a step from Paradise JOANNE FRANCES STOICO 8 Florence Street Ambition: Business School Pet Aversion: Dentists Activities: Cheerleader, Freshman Welcome Dance Committee, Senior Music, Budget Club, M.H.S.S.A., Physical Education, Minstrel Show. Vivacious . . . popular ... an asset to our cheerleaders . . . has a smile for everyone . . . easy to get along with . . . good natured Joanne . . . Mr. Davoren ' s office girl. 40 WALTER SWIFT 6 Richmond Avenue Ambition: Join the Navy Pet Aversion: Shaving Activities: Basketball, Intermurals, Band, Track, Art. Ciood looking . . . unassuming . . . terribly humorous in a dry sort ol way . . . his slow drawl is a perfect match for his easy going personality . . . what will the band do with out him??? Walter was chosen king of our Junior Prom and what an excellent choice that was. ANTHONY A. TEIXEIRA 3 Lee Street Ambition: Aviation Technician Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: Football, Minstrel Show, Science Club, M.H.S.S.A. A Saint Mary’s original . . . bundle of fun, all mixed up with charm . . . a whiz on the dance floor . . . we’re sure glad you finally got your license . . . it’s safer that way. JAMES EDWARD TILL 90 School Street Ambition: Meatcutter Pet Aversion: Talkative Girls Activities: Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Happy-go-lucky . . . always well dressed . . . has a tough time getting that homework done . . . has a friendly greeting no matter where you meet him . . . can be found at either the Nipmuc or Framingham skating rinks. ARLENE MARIE TOCCI 84 Grove Street Ambition: Hairdresser Pet Aversion: Moody People Activities: Minstrel Show, Budget Club, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Cute . . . always in on the fun . . . sincere . . . neatly dressed . . . possesses a sunny disposition . . . Arlene will always be remembered by all who knew her. 41 BETTY LOUISE TOGNAZZI 112 East Main Street Ambition: Laboratory Technician Vet Aversion: Grouchy People Activities: Band, Minstrel Show, O.L.I. Committee, Senior Music, Bulletin Board Committee, M.H.S.S.A., Budget Club, School and Grounds Committee, Science Club. Glamorous . . . versatile . . . fun loving . . . not too often serious . . . usually succeeds in achieving her goal . . . characterized by her lines of chatter and her eagerness to enjoy good clean fun . . . her friendliness guarantees that she will succeed anywhere she goes. RICHARD TOMASO Hayward Street Ambition: Undecided Pet Aversion: Homework Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Carefree . . . friendly . . . argumentative . . . not bothered by school problems ... a demon on the highways. ALFRED ERNEST VESPERI 31 North Street Ambition: Business School Pet Aversion: Driving Activities: Junior Prom Committee, M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Known as Hooker . . . sometimes pessimistic ... a real Dave Brubeck fan . . . sometimes tries to be mean, but really has a soft heart . . . will always remember Mr. Allegrezza’s classes ... a great friend to have on your side when the chips are down. BENJAMIN VITALINI 18 Fruit Street Ambition: Aviator Pet Aversion: None Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music. Easy going . . . prefers drawing pictures of airplanes . . . always has a laugh arousing retort to teacher’s comments ... a hard and conscientious worker ... we all hope that someday you’ll be flying with the best of ’em, Ben. 42 RICHARD DOUGLAS WALLACE 256 Purchase Street Ambition: College and Business Pet Aversion: Loud Girls Activities: Handbook Committee, Red Cross Committee, Prom Committee, French Club, German Club, O.L.I. Committee. Popular . . . conservative . . . occasional wit . . . top student . . . quiet until you know him ... a real gentleman ... a true and worth while friend ... a great guy . . . that’s our Rich”. ROBERT MILTON WALLACE 256 Purchase Street Ambition: Electrical Engineer Pet Aversion: Affected People Activities: Student Council, Minstrel Show, Science Club, German Club, O.L.I. Conscientious . . . intellectual . . . sophisticated . . . well-mannered . . . electricity is one of Robert’s favorite pastimes . . . blushes easily . . . a high fi fan . . . we predict a bright future for Robert in his chosen field. GRACE MARIE WATSON Asylum Street Ambition: Secretary Pet Aversion: Washing Dishes Activities: Glee Club, Minstrel Show, Senior Music, M.H.S.S.A. Reserved . . . well-mannered ... a steady worker . . . liked by all her teachers . . . with her quiet and friendly manner Grace will never be without friends. JUDITH WEEKS Ashland, Massachusetts Tall . . . oh so tall . . . and such a pretty face . . . that pert little nose is a symbol of her cute little ways . . . stay as sweet as you are, Judy . . . lots of happiness in your marriage. 43 HAROLD THOMAS WILLIAMS 75 Mt. Pleasant Street Ambition: Photographer Pet Aversion: Snobs Activities: M.H.S.S.A., Senior Music, Basketball, O.L.I. Committee, Class Treasurer, Jr. Ring Committee, Freshman Welcome Dance Committee. Active . . . good looking . . . the life of any party . . . when Harry’s around, there’s never a frown ... a boy who loves to dance . . . will long be remembered as the boy with the winning personality. ANN ZAMPINO 28 Fruit Street Ambition: Nurse tei Aversion: Getting Up Early Activities: Glee Club, Minstrel Show. Friendly . . . apparently Miss Burns ' favorite typist . . . has many friends . . . likes to talk —- makes no difference where . . . sometimes argumentative . . . always ready for fun. D. A. R. AWARD Miss Dolores Cenedella 44 WHO’S WHO MOST POPULAR Mary Moore Edward Ruscitti BEST LOOKING Donna Cimino John Pilla v MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Rose Mary McDonough Thomas Birmingham 45 WHO’S WHO MOST SOPHISTICATED Sandra Glatky Robert Wallace MOST MUSICAL Donna Farese James Lancia BEST NATURED Barbara Bartera Thomas Bonina 46 WHO’S WHO BEST DANCER June Costantino Fred Lucier MOST ATHLETIC Regina Bianchi Nicholas Pisarro MOST VERSATILE Betty Tognazzi Lawrence Bonetti 47 WHO’S WHO BEST DRESSED Elaine D’Amico Richard Guidotti MOST ARTISTIC Elizabeth Karle Charles Laquidara MOST COURTEOUS Carole Colabello John Cocchiarella 48 CLASS OFFICERS SENIORS President: Edward Ruscitti Vice-President: Mary Moore Secretary: Rose Mary McDonough Treasurer: Harold Williams JUNIORS President: Reno DeLuzio Vice-President: Judith Pedroli Secretary: Marjorie Iannetti Treasurer: Bento Curral SOPHOMORES President: David Usher Vice-President: Shirley Imbruno Secretary: Patricia Fitzpatrick Treasurer: Stephen Rosenfeld FRESHMEN President: Aldo Checci Secretary: Paula Apicella Treasurer: Joseph Moro Vice-President Marie Mohan was absent when picture was taken. 49 SENIOR CLASS r f e s a v 1 V Lb , ■ 1 First Row: Paul Bozzini, Richard Colabello, June Costantino, Jean Celozzi, Barbara Barrera, Leonard Fontecchio, Rose Mary McDonough, Doris Dwyer, John Areano, Patricia Dalio, Nicholas Lanzetta, John Cocchiarella. Second Rote: Richard Guidotti, Nicholas Santoro, Dorothy Sanborn, Donna Cimino, Regina Bianchi, Elaine D ' Amico, Dolores Cenedella, Beverly Saracino, Sally Cahill, Francis Atherton, John Pilla. Third Row: William Nixon, Craig Middaugh, Robert Brown, Donna Farese, Arlene Tocci, Patricia Alberta, Rachel Dagnese, Rosemary Blascio, Grace Watson, Anthony D’Onofrio, Alfred Vesperi, Richard Palanzi. Fourth Row: Benjamin Vitalini, Charles Clarke, Wayne Morey, James Till, John Pizzillo, Josephine Lioce, Ann Mele, Marie Mazzarelli, Ann Zampino, Frederick Pironti, Charles Laquidara, Thomas Bonina. J - -■ wiff T in Bp. % IPs First Row: Thomas Birmingham, Richard Wallace, Rosemary Guido, Jeanne DiBattista, Carol Belforti, Edward Ruscitti, Mary Moore, Eleanor Annantuonio, Patricia Cugini, Robert Wallace, William Dalton. Second Row: Paul Ferretti, Michael Meldonian, Lena Giacomuzzi, Gloria Hoilo, Arlene Pederzoli, Mary Ricci, Louise Capece, Norma Gouveia, Miriam LaBrie, Ant hony Manzola, James Lancia. Third Rote: Michael DeSalvia, Barry Newmark, Edwin Roy, Joanne Stoico, Jeanne Elliott, Patricia Edmands, Valerie Nixon, Marie Schiappucci, Ruth Purdy, Arthur O ' Keefe, Lowell Pinkham, Gino Carrachino. Fourth Row: Walter Swift, Milton Jenkins, Lawrence Bonetti, Thomas Maloof, Janice Adams, Sandra Glatky, Eleanor Petri Hi, Joseph Capece, John Griffith, David Bird, Frederick Lucier. 50 First Row: Norman Harris, James Romiglio, Louise Robertson, Nancy Covino, Janice Bracci, Jean Feccia, Marjorie Iannetti, Brenda Harris, Elaine Rubenstein, Aidi DiLoreto, John Zorzi, Ju Shu Dick. Second Roto: Paul McGonnell, Warren Tekian, Rcbert Basile, Judith Rizoli, Sandra Elliott, Ellyn Erickson, Bette Davis, Ann D’Alessandro, Genevieve DeLoia, William Kavanagh, George Sullivan, Robert St. John. Third Row: Joseph Santacroce, Richard Liberto, Wiliam O ' Donnell, Lucille Dalio, Elizabeth Lancisi, Rose Marie DeLuca, Ann DeVitto, Elizabeth Varney, Ann Puntonio, Joseph Lewis, Frank Piccinotti, George Bozzini. Fourth Row: Robert Andreano, Joseph Consoletti, Nicholas Micelotta, Dorothy Bonina, Leah Pedroli, Ann Villani, Louise Giacomuzzi, Theresa Brown, Jean Criasia, Peter Castagnaro, Leonard SanClemente, Gene Suvalsky. Fifth Row: Ronald Speroni, Eugene Berube, Donald Abbusio, Louis Lancia, Edwina Espanet, Karen Bilsbury, Barbara DeSantis, David Ramelli, Leonard Oliveri, Henry Ebbeling. First Row: Paul Letourneau, Mario Dalesio, Sally Masciarelli, Carolyn Aurgemma, Joan Gianetti, Marie La Preste, Rasma Klints, Roberta Murray, Geraldine Giroux, Judith Pedroli, Renaldo De Luzio, Bento Curral. Second Row: Wayne Rett, David McGee, Frank Rummo, Claire Marino, Anita Lumenti, Rosalie Tomaso, Patricia Andreotti, Stephanie Michalowski, Carol Marino, Frank DiTommaso, Richard Newmark, Robert Zocchi. Third Row: Eugene Krauss, James Mohan, Brenda Cahill, Rita Renda, Maureen O ' Keefe, Elizabeth Manbucca, Mary Ellen Glennon, Marie Leite, Barbara Kratzsch, Nancy Matott, Glenn Larson, Leonard Hall. Fourth Row: John Grady, Kenneth Howard, Charles Dow den, Jeanette Mograss, Jean Chaplin, Antoinette Brunetti, Louise Manzola, Elizabeth DePaolo, Shirley Santoro, Elmer Mograss, Robert Marseglia, Donald Milani. Fifth Row: Ralph Francesconi, Donald lacovelli, Stephen Arioli, Deborah Munyon, Dolores Paradiso, James Cotter, Joyce Malnati, Christine Meomartino, Richard Rizoli, John Di Gregorio, Michael Morgan. a 51 SOPHOMORE CLASS l Bf 3? First Row: }. Leite, D. Usher, N. Mastroianni, B. Costello, C. Shuber, P. Lucca, B. Ladd, B. Kennedy, B. Bertorelli, J. McDonough, A. Ruggerio, D. Pagnini, J. Salvia, E. Diotalevi. Second Row: R. Burns, L. Fink, N. DiDomenico, R. Piazza, S. Manoogian, J. Grillo, V. Till, J. DeWolfe, J. Abbretti, R. Luchini, V. Sarkisian, R. Cahill, N. Morcone. Third Row: N. DiVittorio, M. Manoogian, J. Maloof, J. Maressa, V. Davis, W. Spilski, G. Moreira, C. Mazzarelli, C. Kearnan, P. DeBari, R. Bentley, W. Fertitta, P. McGee, T. Chiccarelli. Fourth Row: I. Atherton, W. Wilkinson, D. Morgan, N. Floyd, S. Rizzi, A. Monica, K. Mills, j. Pugsley, R. Grassi, R. Lague, A. Prouty, M. O’Neil. Fifth Roto: W. Niro, F. Volpe, L. Siegal, D. Zicolella, M. Lynch, C. Sara, J. Lobisser, C. Newton, M. Dewart, D. Ahearn, R. Swift, B. Lombardi, J. Ahearn. First Row: C. Davis, J. Brunetti, R. Tosches, J. Santacroce, L. Crisifulli, S. Imbruno, B. McGrath, S. Ellis, C. Calarese, V. Fornaciari, G. Guerino, H. Molinari, A. LaPreste, C. DiAntonio. Second Row: J. Cook, D. Dean, J. Buscone, B. Brown, C. Copeland, S. Grillo, P. Lombardi, J. Sannicandro, C. Tessicini, S. Santosuosso, M. Lancia, R. Lancia, B. Tessicini, N. DiGirolamo. Third Row: E. DeFonzo, R. DePaulo, J. Volpe, M. Anderson, R. Boggins, J. McDonough, L. Wasserman, M. Rago, J. Coppola, R. Morcone, J. Cunniff, A. Trotta, A. Cimino, R. Valorie. Fourth Row: R. Andreotti, K. Tomaso, R. Diotalevi, P. Fitzpatrick, G. Mowatt, F. Pyne, L. Sidoni, R. M. Tomaso, D. Daltorio, G. Toches, K. Dowden, S. Rosenfeld. Fifth Row: A. Recchia, R. Clarke, E. Hiscock, M. Gagnon, J. Volpe, C. Guido, V. Morrill, F. Oldfield, J. Zocchi, D. Annantuonio, P. Demery, A. Drew. 52 FRESHMEN CLASS First Row: A. Cecchi, J. Moro, H. Consigli, F. Bertone, I. Boone, K. Carroll, F. Dwyer, J. Casamassa, B. Celozzi, I. Colabello, S. Demergian, M. Chianese, P. Speroni, J. DiGirolamo, A. Ricci. Second Row: J. Phelps, D. Davoren, A. Williams, R. Bega, N. DeCoste, M. Drew, J. Chalmers, M. Santoro, L. Capece, M. DiVittorio, V. DelSignore, A. Cenedella, R. Nixon, J. Tellier, G. Cordani. Third Row: W. Conley, J. Giacomuzzi, H. Marino, J. Testa, L. Mainini, R. Jarry, J. Belmonte, J. Iacovelli, R. Carini, P. La Fleur, S. Balmelli, E. Clarke, R. D ' Onofrio, R. Bagaglio, M. Maietta, P. Bertulli. Fourth Row: G. Smith, G. Murray, R. Muzzuchelli, S. Kociniski, C. DeLuca, R. Chaplin, P. Consoletti, B. Costello, E. Alberto, A. DeCoste, J. Jones, P. Poland, L. Izzo, M. Kalpagian, D. DeMatteis. Fifth Rote: J. Balanca, R. Webster, I. Texeira, J. Savage, C. Mussulli, A. Vasti, P. Quinlan, B. Cenedella, P. Birmingham, B. Feccia, J. Bonina, P. Blackler, P. Davis, W. Bandy, L. Calabrese. First Row: M. Blascio, S. Calagione, B. Fitzgerald, C. Knight, S. Murray, L. Tosches, R. Grillo, M. Shea, P. Chiccarelli, M. Volpicelli, M. Paradiso, J. Fratta, R. Tavano, S. Solomon, R. Borghi, W. Kunz. Second Row: R. Tosti, M. Rota, J. Rosenfeld, R. Zurndorfer, K. Krauss, B. Lancia, J. Cugini, D. Warren, S. Lovejoy, J. Kushner, N. Byron, J. De- Vita, W. Smith, W. Lobisser, J. Testa, J. Ruggiero. Third Row: P. Viscione, R. Innis, M. Balzarini, B. Nohr, L. Com- pagnone, A. DeLoia, L. DeLuca, L. Iadarola, M. L. Maietta, P. Apicella, M. Mohan, A. Gogliormella, E. Pilla, R. Tusino, A. Tosches, A. Lumcnti. Fourth Row: L. Allegrezza, D. Schiapucci, R. Gray, T. Carroll, J. Bonetti, B. Gia- comelli, B. Grassi, S. Bowen, J. Yoselow, N. Taylor, L. Heller, T. Glennon, J. McDonough, P. Drugan, J. Beccia. iifth Row: P. Bucchino, P. Zicollela, R. Martin, G. Pyne, P. Tomaso, B. Ridolfi, A. Miller, I. Mograss, S. Gulino, A. Tusino, P. Valorie, D. Grillo, J. Sannicandro, J. Guerra, R. Laronga. 53 ChJ ' i ' vit.i ¥ W i ■Bffll A A fc, ’ ■ J| W W §m t|S| UPSi:- . • K- BhISI-::.. JK igajjg.?; ' J|Wgp ' --,:: ' SnMg| Al ' ■. � 8 r «A jBB� BgS|-.. JR 5 Jr JT w s ■ Jm E 1 .msef ; Kf Yj A. ' v . JM OAK, LILY, AND IVY COMMITTEE Front Row: (Left to Right) Patricia Alberta, Edwin Roy, Doris Dwyer, Barry Newmark, Rose Mary McDonough, Thomas Birmingham, Donna Cimino, John Pilla, Carol Colabello. Second Row: Harold Williams, Rosemary Blascio, Mary Moore, June Costantino, Patricia Cugini, Donna Farese, Jeanne DiBattista, Arlene Pederzoli, Patricia Edmunds, Josephine Lioce, Betty Tognazzi. Third Row: John Cocchiarella, Leonard Fontecchio, Paul Bozzini, Dolores Cenedella, Regina Bianchi, Robert Wallace, Anthony D ' Onofrio, Richard Wallace. Late in October Mr. Tosches announced the names of the seniors to whom the gigantic task of compos¬ ing and publishing the current edition of the Oak, Ltly, and Ivy was given. At an organization meeting the pupils selected for the various positions on the yearbook staff were made known. They are as follows: Editor-in-chief Literary editor Business managers Art editor Photography editor Sports editor Rose Mary McDonough Thomas Birmingham Barry Newmark Edwin Roy Donna Cimino Doris Dwyer John Pilla The business managers, Eddie and Barry, explain to Donna, Dolly, and Patty how Shylock tried to collect his pound of flesh. 56 OAK, LILY, AND IVY COMMITTEE The five editors, Doris, Rose Mary, John, Tom, and Donna attentively look for ideas in older yearbooks. The work of the committee under the supervision of Mr. J. Gerard Sweeney was divided into two main divisions — the business section and the literary sec¬ tion. The business managers were assisted by Mr. Charles Brucato in raising funds. How they did work, organizing food sales and directing the sale of ads! On the literary side each member contributed his share which was then carefully checked and typed. Here was the splendid illustration of the old saying — Many hands make light work . Here you see the results of those hours of tiresome toil. The committee in all sincerity hopes that it meets with your approval. The publication of this year’s book began soon after the publishing of names and proceeded during Six of the typewriting crew, Carole, Betty, Pat, Jeanne, Rosemary, and Dolly, take time out from work to pose for a picture. the winter months. By early spring fine progress was being made. Each Monday evening members could be seen toiling in B-15. While copy was being written members of the photographic committee were busy deciding on settings and arranging of ap¬ pointments for pictures. 57 4 STUDENT COUNCIL All the members of the Council turned out at the Harvest Dance in colorful and original costumes. No one would ever believe that the merry looking bum in the front was the Council’s dignified president Cutch”. Our Student Council is the body which governs the school. It consists of officers of the Council, class presidents, class members-at-large, and home room representatives. It meets weekly to discuss matters of interest to the students. The meetings are conducted by the president with the assistance of Miss Curtin and Mr. Moran, faculty advisors. The officers this year are John Cocchiarella, President; Mary Moore, Vice-President; Judith Pedroli, Secretary; and John Pilla, Treasurer. Under these officers are various committees which do necessary work for the Council and the school as a whole. The Council benefits the entire student body by holding various annual social events, such as the Harvest Dance, the March of Dimes Dance, and the Easter Dance. It also sponsors interesting and enter¬ taining assembly programs during the year. One of the biggest of these is the Christmas Assembly Pro¬ gram, which was again successfully held this year. Work for this program was done by the Program and Social Committees of the Council. Mr. Moran and Miss Curtin, advisors to the Student Council, have aided President John Cocchiarella, Vice-President Mary Moore and Treasurer John Pilla throughout the school year. 58 STUDENT COUNCIL John Pilla, John Cocchiarella, Mary Moore, and Barbara Bartera seated, Leonard Fontecchio, Barry Newmark, Thomas Maloof, Paul Bozzini, and Edward Ruscitti standing are proof that Senior representation in the Student Council was dominated by males. At various times during the year, representatives are chosen from the members of the Council to at¬ tend Student Council conventions held at different schools throughout our area. These representatives bring back with them many interesting and worth¬ while ideas for our own school. We were indeed pleased to hear from our representatives that, in comparison to some other Student Councils, our own is very active and strong. We are all proud of our Council and we know that it will continue to be a strong and active group in the future. Through the Student Council, the pupils had an opportunity to hear a talk on Communism. The very impressive speech showed us all the fate that befalls those unfortunate countries which come under the John Pilla looks over the Student Council checkbook, as Mar) ' and Eddie wonder where the money went. power of the hammer and sickle. Other programs which delighted the members included a travelogue by two artists who showed slides of the various points of interest in the far West. This type of program assured the Council of 100% membership in years to come. 59 BAND First Row: Florence Pyne, Marie Gagnon, Betty Tognazzi, Laura Wasserman, Paula Apicella, Bryan Fitzgerald, John Cook, John Cocchiarella, Carole Colabello, Donna Cimino. Second Row: June Costantino, Kenneth Howard, Carol Shuber, Maureen Rago, Henry Molinari, James Romiglio, Brenda Cahill. Third Row: Jacqueline Abretti, Virginia Morrill, James Lancia, Regina Bianchi, Mary Ellen Glennon, Donna Farese, Walter Swift, Loretta Tosches. Fourth Row: Patricia Alberta, Mary Ricci, Lowell Pinkham, Donald Milani, John Zorzi, Donald Iacovelli, Edwin Roy, Sandra Demerjian. The Milford High School Band has achieved a degree of perfection which we now almost take for 60 granted. Under the excellent direction of Mr. Lancisi, the band has developed into a unit which has become an integral part of our school life and activities. As usual, the band was present at every occasion of importance, and we all thrilled to its stirring marches. Football games became more colorful, and between the halves the band excelled in many different and unique formations. The swivel usually done at the Thanksgiving Day game is truly a unique formation. But the football season is only the beginning. During the course of a year the members of the band are continually engaged in various activities, all of which are extremely successful. Donna Cimino and Carole Colabello, two pretty members of the band, discuss the spring concert with Mr. Lancisi. BAND Front Row: Betty Tognazzi, John Cocchiarella, Donna Farese, Carole Colabello, James Lancia. Second Row: Lowell Pinkham, Regina Bianchi, Walter Swift, Edwin Roy. This smiling group comprises the senior members of the band. During 1956, the band sponsored a concert given by the Harvard University Band. The response to this concert was high. The band practices during the long winter months preparing for their own annual spring concert. Each year the band works to make their concert one to be remembered. The score of the ccncert is composed of all types of music. Annually the band adds color to the Memorial Day parade, and the comments are always favorable. Each year it attends the Music Festival held in one of the neighboring communities. It competes for honors with many other bands, and consistently rates among the best. Their performance is a credit to our town. We have come to expect the best from our band, and we have never been disappointed. Each extra period the band can be seen marching in a military manner on the Town Park. Its gay tones are heard throughout the vicinity, and the neighbor¬ hood children delight in listening to the stirring tunes. Liz, Donna, Lou, Pinky, Jimmy, and Cutch will be missed sorely by the band next year for their good music and good humor. 61 FRENCH CLUB Our French Club assembles in the library in front of two of their favorite posters. Patty, Richard, Regina and Tom are seated. Richard, June, Rose Mary, Donna and Sandra are standing. The French Club, under the gracious direction of Miss Margaret Pianca, held meetings in the modern language room. The walls of the meeting room, otherwise known as A-15, were colorfully adorned with posters from The French Government Tourist Bureau. Miss Pianca delighted in describing the French scenes to the class. Miss Pianca has visited many of these colorful spots on some one of her numerous trips abroad. The group delighted in singing La Marseillaise” and everyone was convinced that the members prob¬ ably would have been good members of the Revolu¬ tion had they lived in that era. Some of the other stirring songs of La Belle France” with which we charmed our listeners were Aupres de ma Blonde”, Ma Normandie”, Au Clair de la Lune” and II Pleut”. We had activities other than singing, of course, and we took great pleasure in talking of the culture, cuisine and contributions which France has given to the modern world. There were times when we saw movies of trips to France. Pan America World Airways lent us a won¬ derful film depicting a two week tour. It was the stuff of which dreams are made. If the French Club has done no more about France, it has been worthwhile. Tom, Pat, Regina, and Richard admire the view of the Arc de Triomphe on the poster of Paris. 62 THE GERMAN CLUB Seated: Barry Newmark, Rose Mary McDonough, Thomas Birmingham, and Robert Wallace. Standing: Sandra Glatky, Leonard Fontecchio, Donna Farese, and Richard Wallace. The German Club was organized once again this year under the very capable supervision of Fraulein Pianca. The group enjoyed many films and imaginary voyages into its beloved Deutschland. The officers selected for the year were: President: Thomas Birmingham Vice-President: Rose Mary McDonough Secretary: Barry Newmark Treasurer: Robert Wallace Each Friday the halls of M. H. S. resounded to the tones of Die Lorelei’’, Zwei Herzen , Muss i dcnn , Schutzenlied , and other favorite songs. Here are the officers of the German Club from left to right: Robert Wallace, Rose Mary McDonough, Thomas Birmingham, and Barry Newmark. They chose to pose before a picture. Probably the days which best will be remembered in the future were those when Fraulein Pianca, after finishing translation, would easily and leisurely walk over to the piano, and the next thing we knew we’d be sinking our teeth into that matchless German cuisine. 63 SENIOR WEEK Members of the 1956 Senior Week Committee beam happily after learning of their selection. Left to Right: Arthur O’Keefe, Virginia Alberto, Edward Ruscitti, Jeanne Celozzi, Lawrence Bonetti, Carol Belforti. Rear: Eleanor Annantuonio, Jean Elliott, Thomas Maloof, Sandra Glatky. During the last month of the school year Mr. Tosches, after careful consideration with members of the faculty, made known the names of those selected to make up this years’ Senior Week Com¬ mittee. Choices were based on personal, organiza¬ tional, and cooperative characteristics exhibited by the students during their four years at Milford High School. At the same time the principal disclosed that our graduation week ceremonies would be the same as those enjoyed by last years’ class, the Senior Hop, the class excursion, and graduation exercises, and the alumni reunion. To this group of ten went the important task of arranging these final events of our high school life for the benefit of the remainder of us seniors. Meet¬ ings under the direction of faculty members and co- chairmen Jeanne Celozzi and Edward Ruscitti were called almost daily. Decorating and making ticket and orchestral arrangements for the hop, hiring buses for the excursion, and making sure that all was in order for graduation night were all part of this group’s routine. Our last week at Milford High School will probably linger longest in the minds of most of us, and it will be to this active committee that we shall owe our fond memories. 64 Co-chairmen Celozzi and Ruscitti take time out from a committee meeting to pose for the photographer. FRESHMAN WELCOME DANCE You did a wonderful job girls the food was delicious. The caption expresses our thanks to Sandra, Lou, Diana, Carole, and Donna. Diana Driesbach has since moved from Milford, but she stayed long enough to help make our Freshman Welcome Dance a success. In September of the year 1953, the class of 1956 sponsored a welcome dance for the class of 1957. It was an enjoyable evening with many dances and several prizes. Marjorie Ianetti and Robert Covino were chosen as king and queen of the dance by mem¬ bers of the committee. The initiation of officers and members-at-large was a moment which will always be remembered. At the end of the evening the grand march was held and refreshments were served. The members of the committee were: Edward Ruscitti Donna Cimino Harold Williams Arlene Pcderzoli Mary Moore Sandra Glatky Rose Mary McDonough Leonard Fontecchio Jeanne DiBattista Diana Driesbach Charles Laquidara Patricia Cugini Sally Mowatt Regina Bianchi Rosemary Blascio Carole Colabello Paul Bozzini Joanne Stoico Whatever it is that Ralph Francesconi is telling William O ' Donnell seems to be very amusing to both Marjorie lannetti and him. 65 MINSTREL SHOW First Row: Fred Lucier, Richard Guidotti, Patricia Dalio, Anthony Teixeira, Donna Farese, Rose Guido, Janice Lombardi, Donna Cimino, Patricia Cugini. Second Row: Lowell Pinkham, Anthony Manzola, Joanne Stoico, Mary Moore, Paul Bozzini, Nicholas Santoro, Carole Collabello, Regina Bianchi, Eleanor Annantuonio. Standing: Patricia Alberta, Arlene Tocci, Elaine D’Amico, Dorothy Sanborn, Betty Tognazzi, June Costantino, John Cocchiarella, Carol Belforti. What a headline cast! Lowell Pinkham, June Costantino, Pat Alberta, Rosemary Guido, Donna Cimino, Betty Tognazzi, Peash” Guidotti, Tony Manzola, Tony Teixeira, Donna Farese, Elaine D’Amico, Patricia Cugini, Pat Dalio, Carole Cola- bello, Fred Lucier, Nick Santoro, and Arlene Tocci. Doing a splendid job as interlocuter was Paul Bozzini. The endmen were Billy Dalton, Dick Rizoli, Jim Marcello, Ducky Milani, Jimmy Romiglio and Kenny Howard. Each and every member of the cast helped to make the show a tremendous success. Believe it or not, this pitiful looking quartet consists of Pat Dalio, Pat Cugini, Donna Farese, and Elaine D’Amico. 66 MINSTREL SHOW The dulcet tones of Carole Collabello and the flying feet of June Costantino insured the success of the 1955 Minstrel Show. The entire show, under the able direction of Mr. Ben C. Lancisi, was based on the seasons, starting with fall and proceeding through winter, spring, and summer. Beautiful costumes and fine musical scores made the minstrel show of 1955 one that will long linger in the memories of those who saw it. The cast and director richly deserved the tremendous applause they were awarded. The opening scene found our four clowns, Pat Dalio, Pat Cugini, Elaine D ' Amico and Donna Farese, arriving from the sides of the stage and before a closed curtain introduced a song. Lowell Pinkham opened with his laugh-provoking rendition of the old favorite School Days ’. Winter was represented in a dance by the smartly-dressed trio of Pat Alberta, June Costantino, and Brenda Cahill. What could be more appropriate of spring than Take Me Out to The hero, Tony Manzola, saves the fair dame, Donna Cimino, and both live happily ever after. Thus ended this dramatic flashback to the days of silent movies. the Ballgame” and all the accompanying festivities. To close the trip through the year with summer were Betty Tognazzi, Dotty Sanborn, Donna Cimino, Tony Manzola, Peash” Guidotti, and Tex” Texeira. The rest of the performance was skillfully arranged to supplement this first-rate opening. THE HARVEST DANCE The gaily dressed members of the social committee are: Phyllis Consoletti, Leonard Fontecchio, John Cocchiarella, Joseph McDonough, Betty DePaulo, John Pilla, Bento Curral, Mary Moore, Rose Mary McDonough, Susan Ellis. The Harvest Dance is an annual event put on by the student association. It is a costume dance held on the Saturday nearest Halloween. No one is allowed to enter the dance without a costume. Each year prizes are given to pupils with the most attractive, most appropriate and most humorous costumes. An addi¬ tional prize is given to the person who guesses the identity of the witch who can either be a teacher or pupil in disguise. The Harvest Dance is the affair at which students might dance with a devil or a Greek goddess, a handsome cowboy, or a beautiful witch, a swashbuckling pirate, or perhaps Robin Hood himself. The Harvest Dance is one of the events held during the school year that takes the student’s mind off his studies and lets him plunge into the festivities of the time when Goblins and Spirits filled the ai r. At the Harvest Dance a fine time was had by all, both pupils and faculty. Pictured here are four of the prize winners: Donna Farese, Rheinhart Zepf, Randall Cahill, and June McDonough. 68 EASTER DANCE John Cocchiarella, Phyllis Consoletti, Barbara McGrath, Donna Cimino, Leonard Fonteccnio, Mary Moore, Rose Mary McDonough, Carole Shuber, and Joseph McDonough, hap pily pose around the Easter Bunny which Mr. Cochoran was kind enough to lend us. Pastel shades of pink, green, yellow, and orchid formed the background for the 1956 Easter Dance. New spring fashions made their first appearance and added a variety of vivid colors to the occasion. Flower bedecked trellises and colorful crepe paper streamers brightened the usually dreary auditorium. The young couples enjoyed the music of John Mur¬ phy ' s Orchestra, which played an excellent selection of music to add even more to the gay evening. Baskets of candy Easter eggs, soft and cuddly Easter bunnies, and record albums were given as prizes to the holders of the lucky numbers. The social committee planned far in advance at meetings to insure that one of the most successful dances of the season would be held. They worked very hard in attempting to make the decorations of the auditorium as pretty and original as possible. Happy couples dance in the auditorium which was gaily decorated in pastel colors to celebrate the ar¬ rival of spring. (We had a blizzard the following week.) Prizes that would be pleasing as well as useful were purchased. The whole school will remember this affair as a practical endeavor as well as great fun, for the com¬ mittee was able to satisfy everyone and make a profit too. 69 OPEN HOUSE Rose Mary McDonough, Barry Newmark, Lena Giacomuz zi, Anthony D’Onofrio, Doris Dwyer, and Arlene Tocci served as ushers for our parents at Open House. Our annual Open House was held this year on the Wednesday evening of National Educational Week in November. Parents of all our students were invited to attend. The main purpose of Open House is to better acquaint the parents of students in public schools throughout Milford with the educational methods used and the teachers who administer them. The program brings about a better understanding among teacher, pupil, and parent. It has enabled the people in Milford to comprehend the problems that exist in educational administration and facilities. The session opened at seven o’clock. Efficient ushers and usherettes were present in all the corridors and at the door to aid parents in finding their chil¬ dren’s classes. The first three periods were conducted in their usual manner so that the parents would have a good idea of what the students’ day consisted. In the chemistry and physics classes conducted experi¬ ments in their respective laboratories. Typewriters clicked, office practice machines hummed, pencils sped, pupils brimmed with answers. Every pupil was at his best . 70 Mary Ricci shows her mother how a car should be driven. Of course, the motor was not running and the brakes were set. OPEN HOUSE Mrs. Cugini and Joe Niro look on as Pat, Jeanne, Doris, and Valorie try to prove chemistry is easy. After each class parents are given an opportunity to talk with the teachers. These discussions are favor¬ ably looked upon, as they acquaint the teacher with the child’s home environment as well as familiarize the teachers with the parents. The session closed at nine o’clock, and parents and teachers were served refreshments in our cafeteria. This event provides the parents with an excellent opportunity to see their children in actual class-room work, as well as giving them a chance to see how the subject is taught. The demonstrations held in both the chemistry and physics laboratory, which consisted of distilla¬ tion and force experiments, attracted the interest of most parents. They seemed to be magnetic forces which drew attention from throughout the school. In senior English classes all enjoyed an interesting and Dorothy Sanborn removes a stencil as Eleanor and Mrs. Petrilii look on and hope for the best. informative film on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Else¬ where in the school panel discussions and other specially prepared programs were presented. The demonstrations in the chemistry lab attracted the attention of many of our parents. They enjoyed the walk up three flights and the unusual, if some¬ thing less than delightful, odor emanating from that room on the third floor. There were no explosions and no casualties. 71 DANTE CLUB ii vHVtfi Slsi ‘ H First Ro:a: Roberta Murray, Edward Ruscitti, Ralph Francesconi, Rita Renda, Robert Andreano, Robert Marseglia, Aida DiLoretto. Second Rote: Richard Diotalevi, Anne Villani, Judy Pedro li, Judy Rizoli, Leah Pedroli, Marie LaPreste, Geraldine Giroux, Edwina Espanet, Christine Meomartino, Mario Dalesio, Third Row: Joseph Brenna, Leonard SanClenaente, John Zorzi, James Romiglio, Joseph Santacroce, Matthew Colai- anni, Louis Ruggerio, Joseph Consoletti. II Circolo Dante was reorganized this year under the capable supervision of Mr. Anthony Villani who gave interesting talks on the customs of the Italian people. The officers of the club are: President, Robert Andreano; Vice-President, Ralph Francesconi; Secre¬ tary, Rita Renda; Treasurer, Robert Marseglia. The club held a very successful Christmas Dance on December 17. Refreshments were served, and a good time was had by the members of the club and invited guests. In April the members of the club put on a play called La Locandiera or The Innkeeper This year for the first time the club also formed a glee club. Also during the year films of Italy were shown to the members. Aida DiLoretto, a native of Italy, who came to this country several years ago, gave interesting talks on life in Italy. The officers of the Dante Club meet in the library. They are: President Robert Andreano, Vice-President Ralph Francesconi, Secretary Rita Renda, and Treas¬ urer Robert Marseglia. 72 SCIENCE CLUB First Row: Doris Dwyer, Regina Bianchi, Betty Tognazzi, Sandra Glatky. Second Row: Patricia Edmands, Patricia Cugini, Lawrence Kurlansky, Barry Newmark, John Cocchiarella. Third Row: Valerie Nixon, Jeanne DiBattista, Arlene Pederzoli, Robert Wallace, Anthony Teixeira. Fourth Row: Dolores Cenedella, Edwin Roy, Donna Farese, Rose Mary McDonough. The Milford High School Junior Science Club was reorganized this year, the tw ' enty-sixth of its existence, under the capable direction of Mr. Nello Allegrezza. The formalities began with the election of the fol¬ lowing officers: President, Barry Newmark; Vice- President, Regina Bianchi; Secretary, Patricia Cugini; and Treasurer, Robert Andreano. This was followed by the renaming of the club, now known as — ’’The Sizzling Scientists”. Although the primary purpose of the organization is scientific, it also functions socially. The social as¬ pects this year were climaxed by two dances, attended by members and invited guests. At the bi-monthly meetings there are speakers invited by the members and demonstrations dealing with scientific subjects. These demonstrations, lec¬ tures, and socials could never have materialized with¬ out the untiring efforts of Mr. Allegrezza. Robert, Arlene Barry, Louise, Jeanne, Patty, and Doris seem more interested in the photographer than in those fine biolog ical specimens before them. 73 JUNIOR PROM The Grand March with committee members leading the way. Preparations were started by the girls who planned to attend the Prom early Saturday morning. Some set pin curls, others rushed to local hairdressers for fashionable coiffures. Yards of net crinoline, satin, lace, and organdy received their final pressing. Hoops earrings, new and exciting perfumes, nail polish, lotions — all were apparent in many Milford homes. Milford boys on the other hand had other worries. The family car was having its troubles, the flowers had to be picked up, shoes had to be shined, Ring’s still had possession of the tuxedo, the tickets were almost sure to be lost at the last minute. Finally all these problems were solved, and about 7:30 Saturday evening stuttering Galahads arrived to pick up their fair damsels. After much blushing and hesitating the young ladies’ escorts were finally able to choke out It’s nice to meet you.’’ Many other stops followed the show, relatives and friends of the sparkling couples. Finally the John C. Lynch blaze of lights. The Prom was about to begin. Uneasy is the head that wears a crown — Walter and Donna were our King and Queen. 74 JUNIOR PROM Committee members in new gowns and rented suits gather in front of the orchestra. April 23, 1956 .The biggest night of the year for the students at Milford High School. the date of the Junior Prom! Girls in flowing gowns and their escorts clad in dashing tuxedoes, swirled to the music of Ben Lancisi’s orchestra from 8 to 11 p.m. A wonderful time was had by all couples, and the peak of the evening was reached by the crowning of the king and queen. This great honor was bestowed upon Walter Swift and Donna Cimino, both of our class. The Prom Committee worked diligently the week before the dance and their toil certainly showed results. The auditorium was beautifully decorated in pastel colors to coincide with our theme, Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White. The programs Decorating took time but we had our heads in the clouds and didn’t mind the effort. were artistically designed, displaying black silhouettes against a pearl-pink background. The committee is grateful to John Cochiarella, Rose Mary McDonough, Thomas Bonina, Anthony D ' Onofrio, and Nicholas Lanzetta, who graciously donated their services to help make our Junior Prom a huge success. 75 THE FUTURE TEACHER’S CLUB Members of the club: Regina Bianchi, Jeanne DiBattista, Patricia Fitzpatrick, Judy DeWolfe, and Thomas Maloof discuss the current teacher shortage with their advisor Harold Moran. The Future Teacher’s Club is one of the newest organizations formed at Milford High School. It was created in 1952 under the supervision of Mr. Harold Moran. Although the association is still in its infancy, its members have visited several Teacher’s Colleges throughout the state — Framingham, Fitch¬ burg, and Salem. From these trips much useful in¬ formation on the standards and curricula of the schools has been learned, such as, social life, programs of study, requirements for admission and cost of tuition. It is hoped that by membership in the Future Teacher’s Club interest in the teaching profession can be aroused so that capable students may enter the f ield and fill the increasing demand for teachers. The club was formed in December. The Senior Class was well represented by Thomas Maloof, win¬ ner of the NROTC Scholarship in a competition with three thousand boys. He will enter Duke Univer¬ sity this fall. Jeanne Di Battista and Regina Bianchi, who will enter Framingham State Teachers College are also members of the club. From time to time, members would meet in the immortal” A-6 to discuss the progress of the club and future expeditions. All members are looking to a bright future for the club. We Seniors hope that our underclassmen members will continue to do as good a job as they have been doing. Their sense of humor and intellectual ability will always be great assets in their future careers. 76 Jeanne and Louise get practice in teaching as they care for members of the Kindergarten Class. CAMERA CLUB Fred Fironti, Ellyn Erickson, Barbara Kratzsch, Paul McGee, David Pagnini, Vahan Sarkisian, Paul Bozzini, and Rosemarie DeLuca seated examine one of the school projectors. The Camera Club was started late in September by J. Gerard Sweeney. This is the third year that the club has been organized at Milford High School. The officers of the club are : Paul Bozzini, President; Barbara Kratzsch, Vice-President; Rosemarie DeLuca, Secretary. The meetings were held regularly during an extra period. Some of the many items that were discussed are the types of cameras, the fundamentals of photog¬ raphy, and other topics pertaining to photo work. The members of the club entered the National Photography Contest which is sponsored annually by the Eastman Kodak Company. All in all, the club afforded its members a splendid opportunity to enjoy themselves while learning. Paul, Barbara, and Rosemarie study the principals of one of the many cameras that are shown to help the club members become acquainted with photography. Later in the year the club planned an excursion to Sturbridge Village, where they took snapshots of the old water mill, the lovely Puritan Church, which is a replica of one that was used by the Puritans long ago, and many other interesting sights which will remain in their memories and in their albums for a long time to come. 77 BUDGET CLUB Some of the senior members of the Budget Club are checking on the treasurers to see if they can count. They are Jeanne, Betty, Donna, Dolly and Donna. The Budget Club was again formed this year under the supervision of Miss Catherine Curtin. The club was first organized in 1936 by Mr. Harold Moran and has since been carried on very successfully by Miss Curtin. She selects every year as many senior girls as there are home rooms to collect money and deposit it in each member’s account. The money is then turned over to Miss Curtin for deposit in the Milford Savings Bank. Student Treasurers this year are Jeanne DiBattista, A-4, Betty Tognazzi, A-6, and Carole Colabello, A-15. We consider this club a very worthwhile activity and take this opportunity to express our thanks to Miss Curtin, Betty, Jeanne, and Carole for helping us to budget weekly whatever amount we felt we could add to our account. Very fortunately all of the money is refunded to us in May of our senior year. Jeanne, Carole, and Betty hold the life of the senior class in their hands — the financial life that is. 78 THE HISTORY CLUB Seated: Betty DePauIo, Roberta Murray, Nancy Covino, Thomas Birmingham, Jean Creasia, William Dalton, Regina Bianchi, Sandra Glatky. Standing: Carol Marino, Marie Leite, Stephanie Michalowski, Deanna Pleau, Patricia Andreotti, Rosalie Tomaso, Elizabeth Manbucca, Nancy Matott, Theresa Brown, Dorothy Bonina, Karen Bilsbury, Joyce Malnati. The new club made up of Juniors and Seniors — the History Club — was organized under the super¬ vision of Mr. Gabriel DeBattista and Dr. John Desalvia. In the month of October the club elected Thomas Birmingham, President; Jean Criasia, Vice- President; and Nancy Covino, Secretary. The purpose of the club is to give the students of Milford High School a better understanding of history and to discuss many current problems which cannot be covered in regular classes. During the course of the year various panel dis¬ cussions were held on topics varying from the Civil Rights in the South to Juvenile Delinquency. The talks, delivered by State Representatives William DiVitto and John F. X. Davoren, were highlights of this year’s meetings. In addition to these talks, town officials spoke on municipal government thus broadening our knowl¬ edge of local problems and their solutions. I.ouise Bianchi, Bill Dalton, Dr. DeSalvia, Mr. Di- Battista, Tom Birmingham find out what makes the world go round. 79 GLEE CLUB Mr. Di G. faces the music instead of the cameras as five senior girls look on. Front Row: Beatrice Cenedella, Louise Capece, Priscilla Davis, Jane Bonina, Angelina Gogliormella, Lena Compag- none, Patricia Blackler, Patricia Chiccarelli. Second Row: Patricia Quinlan, Jean Iacovelli, Marie Santoro, Virginia Del Signore, Marie DiVittorio, Virginia Sweet, Linda Mainini, Antoinette DeLoia, Sandra Gulino. Third Row: Ann Marie Notturno, Carol Knight, Joanne Savage, Florence Dwyer, Nancy DaCosta, Judith Chal¬ mers, Nancy Taylor, Virginia Davis, Joanne Cassamassa. The Glee Club is composed of about thirty mem¬ bers from all four classes. It meets twice a week on Monday and Friday in room C-7 under the capable supervision of Mr. Alex Di Giannantonio. During this time the members practice both popular and classical songs for the annual spring concert held in connection with the band. This organization also brightens many other school functions, as the Christmas party and Memorial Day exercises, with their cheerful renditions. During practice their pleasing voices can be heard throughout the school, and bring pleasure to many people living in this area who open their windows to hear the buoyant strains. The club is very advantageous to its members in that it strengthens their vocal cords and singing ability, and sometimes uncovers talent in this field. It also gives students a chance to use their voices legally during school time. Mr. Di Giannantonio also directs the seniors every Thursday and Friday preceding gradution to prepare them for this memorable event. 80 JUNIOR RED CROSS COUNCIL Seated: Elaine Rubenstein, Richard Wallace, Patricia Fitzpatrick. Standing: Warren Kunz, Robert Wallace. The Junior Red Cross Council was once again or¬ ganized under the direction of Mr. Harold Moran. Its officers were Richard Wallace, President; Elaine Rubenstein, Vice-President; Patricia Fitzpatrick, Sec¬ retary; and Robert Andreano, Treasurer. With the aid of the Student Council and the co-operation of the students, a successful drive was held in the fall, and contributions were sent to Worcester for the National Children ' s Fund and our regular dues to the Worces¬ ter Chapter. The money remaining from the drive was then deposited in the bank to be used in the future to send delegates to the Worcester Chapter. There, the delegates become familiar with the planned and current activities of the Red Cross and the activities of the other Councils throughout the nation as well as in Worcester County, and develop new ideas for their projects. During the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter seasons another part of this money is usually used to buy materials with which the members of the Council make favors to be sent to the rest homes in this area to try to brighten up the holidays for the older people. From all reports this work is very much appreciated. Robert and Richard Wallace and Elaine Rubinstein sympathize with Nancy McGinnis who has just received her innoculation. 81 THE FUTURE NURSES OF AMERICA CLUB front: Ruth Purdy, Valerie Nixon, Patricia Edmands, Arlene Pederzoli, Patricia Cugini, Mary Moore, Doris Dwyer, Dolores Cenedella. Back: Judy DeWolfe, Janice Adams, Patricia Fitzpatrick, Mary Nell Anderson, Grace Creasia, Ruthann Boggins. The Future Nurses of America Club was organized this year by Mr. Harold Moran with the aid of senior members. It is composed of approximately twenty- five members including students from each of the fcur classas, The officers are: Dolores Cenedella, President; Patricia Edmands, Secretary; and Valerie Nixon, Treasurer. 82 The Club has been very successful this year in attaining its goal of giving valuable information to those interested in the nursing field. The members visited Futher Burbank, Beth Israel, Peter Bent Brig¬ ham, Milford, and Worcester Hospitals and heard talks by representatives of various schools of nursing, including Framingham Union, Futher Burbank, and Milford Hospitals. The first food sale held by the Freshmen and Sophomore members of the Club proved to be very successful and provided funds to start a bank account at one of the local banks. Through this club and with the aid of Mr. Moran many senior members have made plans for their future education in this field. Elections will be held during the last meeting of the year to choose the officers for the 1957 Future Nurses Club. These young nurses-to-be stand ready to assist in the innoculation clinic held in the auditorium. OR ATORICALS Edward Ruscitri, Rose Mary McDonough, Thomas Birmingham, Donna Cimino, and Edwin Roy gather round Miss Sadie O ' Connell whose able assistance insured the successful results of the contest. Some phase of the Constitution of the United States is the subject of the annual American Legion Oratorical Contest. This contest, which is held throughout the nation, is composed of candidates from all towns wishing to participate. Our school contest, held each year in the month of January in the auditorium, is a branch of this national contest and has candidates chosen from the entire senior class. These candidates are chosen by Mr. Tosches for their outstanding preparation of the essays the senior class writes as an English assignment. Much work is connected with these essays and it is felt that much knowledge is gained by delving into history books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and magazines. This year the pupils selected by Mr. Tosches were: Thomas Birmingham, Donna Cimino, Rose Mary McDonough, Edwin Roy, and Edward Ruscitti. These Thomas Birmingham recites his winning essay, Our Living Constitution”. students competed against one another in an ora¬ torical contest. From the recitations given in the auditorium the teachers chose Thomas Birmingham as the winner and Edward Ruscitti as the alternate. 83 FOOTBALL MB f ' r -T iJRijtJiJi 1 ; |M Pv |||A ji Jff NT k • f j W I «K EH! First Row: Anthony Teixeira, Gino Carrachino, Arthur O ' Keefe, co-captain Ecfward Ruscitti, co- captain Nicholas Pisarro, David Bird, John Pilla, Lawrence Bonetti, James Marcello. Second Row: Manager Walter Smith, Michael Mor¬ gan, Robert Marseglia, John DiGregorio, Bento Cur- ral, Anthony Ferrante, Elmer Mograss, David Ramelli, Leonard Oliveri, Richard Rizoli, manager Michael Maietta. Third Roto: George Pyne, Mitchell Lynch, Walter Niro, Dennis Tessicini, Louis Volpe, Charles Di- Antonio, Anthony LaPreste, Robert DePaolo, Ray¬ mond Andreotti. Fourth Row: Asst, coach Charles Espanet, Ronald Speroni, Henry Ebberling, Frank Rummo, manager Thomas Chiccarelli, Coach John Calagione. Although getting off to a slow start, our football team made a traditionally fast finish, winning three of the last four games. The season opened with a loss to Clinton, but a defeat which could largely be at¬ tributed to lack of practice caused by the polio epidemic. A tie followed with heavily favored Marl¬ boro, a game which could easily be called a moral victory for Milford. In the third game, the team lost another heartbreaker, this time to Bartlett High on a muddy field in Webster. Then followed the come¬ back in which Milford beat Franklin, Maynard, and Walpole, but lost to Hud ' son. The season ' s success could be credited largely to the splendid work of co-captains Eddie Ruscitti and Nick Pisarro, Jimmy Marcello, an All-Midland League halfback, David Bird, a standout at guard, pass snaring ends Gino Carrachino and Larry Bonetti, Johnny Pilla, one of the best punters in the history of the school, and reserves Tony Teixeira and Happy” O’Keefe. A successful season was assured by the 6 — 0 victory over Walpole on Thanksgiving Day. This was the first win in the present series and the first victory in three Turkey Days on School Street. Milford 0 . . Clinton 25 Milford 13 . . Marlboro 13 Milford 2 . . Webster 6 Milford 32 . . Franklin 7 Milford 0 . .Hudson 19 Milford 25 . . Maynard 0 Milford 6 . . Walpole 0 86 Marcello on the left of the picture avoids the outstretched arms of a would-be tackle. Rizoli on the right blocks out an opposing back. This was in the game with Franklin. Bonetti has the ball in the picture; but we are glad it’s not a movie. It was a wet day and the ball slid through his hands. Bird comes over fast to tackle a Walpole player in Thanksgiving Day game. Marcello is hidden beneath a pile up on the goal line. Three officials indicate a score. 87 Coach John Calagione on right talks things over with his assistant, Mr. Espanet, and his co-captains Nick Pisarro and Eddie Ruscitti. Senior members of the team gather at Town Park, Eddie, Nick, Happy, and Jimmy are sitting, while Gino, Johnny, Tex, Larry, and Dave are standing. 88 CHEERLEADERS Elaine D’Amico, Joanne Stoico, Rosemary Guido, and Mary Moore are in the front row. Cindy Calarese, Margie Ianetti, Ann Ruggerio, Gloria Mowatt, and Claire Marino are standing. CHEERLEADER ' S MOTTO To Root and Cheer had been our job It’s always been our history And when the team seems down and out We cheer them on to victory. Despite the inclement weather in the foot¬ ball season and poor transportation facilities in the basketball season, the cheerleaders have always been present. This enthusiastic group of girls have cheered our teams on to many an exciting victory. With their bright, attractive uniforms they have always added an exra highlight at the games. These girls have had many practice ses¬ sions, changing their different formations in order to make a more pleasing appearance. Senior cheerleaders Rosemary, Elaine, Joanne and Mary take a breather in the auditorium. 89 TRACK Kneeling: Charles Laquidara, Peter Bertulli, Timothy Carroll, Walter Swift, John Maloof, James Comastra. Standing: Michael Manoogian, Marc Balzarini, Captain Thomas Maloof, David Atherton, Vahan Sark¬ isi an, Coach J. Francis Cahill. THE TRACK TEAM The Milford High Track Team is coached by Mr. Francis Cahill. This year’s captain was Tom Maloof and the other Senior mem¬ bers of the team were David Atherton and Charles Laquidara. The first meet was against Wellesley in which Milford High was defeated by the sharp Wellesley High Harriers. Milford High posted their first victory at Hopedale. The Scarlets took five of the first 8 places. Still on the victory column the Scarlets defeated Bellingham at the local course. In a return meet with Hopedale, the Scar¬ lets were edged out by 3 points. The Scarlets met Bellingham, Hopedale, and Oxford in a squad-meet, in which Mil¬ ford placed two runners among the top 15. Milford 35 . Wellesley 22 Milford 26 . Hopedale 31 Milford 25 . Bellingham 30 Milford 29 . Hopedale 26 Milford 65 . Hopedale 60 Oxford 58 . Bellingham 36 Captain Maloof crosses the finish line all by himself. 90 MAJORETTES Florence Pyne is surrounded by a bevy of majorettes. In the front row are Pat Alberta, June Costantino, Donna Cimino, and Loretta Tosches. Standing are Jackie Abretti, Brenda Cahill, Florence Pyne, Mary Ricci and Sandra Damerjian. MAJORETTES High-stepping majorettes have always added color to the snappy appearance of the Milford High School Band. They have proved to be an attractive asset in their perky red and white uniforms and polished boots. Many practice sessions have helped them to acquire a skillful technique in the art of twirling. Their batons can be seen spinning above broomstick plumes whenever the band is approaching. Their various and clever rou¬ tines have always highlighted the football games and band concerts. There were times when it looked as though pneumonia would be the reward of faithful service, because the weatherman did not always cooperate. Sunny skies are ideal for the comfort of the majorettes. Donna Cimino was the leader of the majorettes and Florence Pyne was Drum Majorette of the Band. Pat Alberta, June Costantino, Mary Ricci, and Donna Cimino were the senior members of the group. In full dress uniform, Donna Cimino stands at attention near the High School. 91 BASKETBALL Joe Santacroce, Elmer Mograss, Harold Williams, N ick Lanzetta, Richard Rizoli, Tommy Bonina, Dave Bird, John Pilla, Jimmy Marcello (Captain). Second Roiv: Gerry Tosches, Tim Chiccarelli, Michael O’Neil, Fred Oldfield, Dave Usher, Emilio Diotalevi, Jack Salvia. BASKETBALL They called them the Comeback Kids’’ and the boys deserved the name; for one has to go back a good many years to find a Scar¬ let team that made a faster and more exciting finish. It all started one night in Bellingham where our heroes pulled out a close victory. The next night was the opening of the town series, and much to everybody’s surprise the team went down to State Armory and come back victorious. Milford 53 . . Alumni 37 Milford 45 . . Franklin 55 Milford 35 . . Marlboro 52 Milford 58 . . Clinton 35 Milford 50 . . Bellingham 56 Milford 67 . . Maynard 56 Milford 29 . . Hudson 49 Milford 49 . . Franklin 51 Milford 51 . . Marlboro 53 Milford 53 . . Bellingham 49 Milford 41 . . St. Mary’s 37 Milford 48 . . Maynard 45 Milford 49 . . Hudson 48 Milford 58 . . St. Mary’s 57 Milford 57 . 64 Jimmy Marcello gets a few pointers from Coach Espanet. 92 BASKETBALL Jimmy Marcello, No. 25, gets the ball on a rebound and later scored to break the tie. Dick Rizoli, No. 13, towers over a St. Mary’s player and scores a neat one-hander. Marcello and Bonina guard Gene Smith of St. Mary ' s in a tight game at the State Armory. 93 5,..V BASEBALL April came and along with it snow that will long be remembered. Consequently when the usual time for the first call for candidates for the baseball team arrived, Town Park was covered with several inches of snow, and Coach Espanet had to be content with workouts in the auditorium for battery men and returning veterans. By mid-April, however, spring had at least partially come, and the first call for candidates was issued. With about two weeks in which to pick a squad for the opening game, Coach Espanet has a job cut out for himself, looking over new players and rearrang¬ ing returnees. The season opened at Fino Field against Clinton in weather that was much more appropriate for foot¬ ball than baseball, and Milford emerged victorious. The next three games found an injury-riddled Mil¬ ford nine dropping a heartbreaker to Eludson, win¬ ning over Maynard, and losing to potent Franklin. As this book goes to press our boys are one game behind Hudson in the Midland League race with a return engagement still to be played here. We all hope that the 1956 team can add another link in Larry Bonetti waits patiently while Coach Espanet decides whether Catcher Bob Letourneau got the goods on him” in practice session. the long chain of Midland League crowns which belong to Milford. Our senior class was well represented on this year’s edition of Milford High School’s baseball team- Co-Captains Larry Bonetti and Jim Marcello, Eddie Ruscitti and Nick Pisarro were all in there doing their utmost to bring victory to M.H.S. BASEBALL Our Murderer’s Row (Marcello, Bonetti, and Our Fly Chasers—The Juniors — (Curral, Ferrante, Ruscitti) DiGregorio, Cordani, Andreano, Santacroche) April 24 Clinton 4 . Milford 8 27 Hudson 5 . ” 4 May 1 Maynard . 4 Marlboro 3 . ” 3 8 Franklin 11 Clinton 13 Hudson 18 Marlboro 21 Franklin 22 Maynard 25 St. Mary’s 30 St. Mary’s Our Million Dollar Infield (Ruscitti, Bonetti, Marcello, Santacroche, and Salvia) Our Con Men (Confidence) — (Marcello, Coach Espanet, and Bonetti) 95 The O.L.I. Committee In Action. In the midst of these smiling sophomores sits one Wonder what Arlene and Bev are looking at? Sophisticated Senior — recognize him? Is that Bozzini sleeping at the back table? 98 1. Next Dance! (Meanwhile don ' t step on my blue suede shoes) 1. As I Was Saying — Says Nick Micelotti as he explains his exhibit to the Science Fair. 2. Now Hear This! — Business managers Eddie and Barry explain to Doris the need of a Food Sale. 2. Pizza Machine? No it’s just Wallace ' s oscilograph. 3. This Way Fellas! — Non-smear lipstick made by Arlene Pederzoli. 3. Magoo’s Brew — Rose Mary McDonough tells Charlie and Doris how she removed the caffein from coffee. vcuw m hw 1 99 SPONSORS Dr. Eugene Allen Dr. Nicholas Capece Red Shutter Grill Stop Shop Robertson Auto Sales Atty. Robert S. Phillips Dr. Joseph Ashkins Sid’s Atlantic Station Clarke Printing Co. Emblem Club Atty. William V. Bellantonio Atty. and Mrs. Alfred B. Cenedella, Jr. Dr. Mario Colecchi DiPietro’s Market Mr. Nello Allegrezza Milford Auto Parts Dr. Hugo A. Andreotti The Bridal Shop Milford Water Co. Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel DiBattista The Stork Shop Empire Furniture Co. Atty. William P. DiVitto Ring’s Men’s Wear Corbett Concrete Pipe Co. Atty. William A. Murray H. A. Daniels Co. Atty. Gordon A. Shaw Mr. Arthur Vesperi Mr. and Mrs. Domenic Lombardi Mr. and Mrs. James F. McDonough Louise Weston’s Dress Shop Brockton Shoe Dr. Charles C. Carroll Clam Shop George’s Lunch Jenny Super Service Attys. Daniel Anna O’Brien Miss Margaret Pianca Milford Rotary Ann Club Tampa Fruit Co. Ted’s Diner Atty. Arthur D. Hill Richard Hat Co. Archer Rubber Co. Fitzpatrick Serrano Garage Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brucato Mr. and Mrs. J. Gerard Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. David I. Davoren Acme Auto Service 100 WISHING YOU SUCCESS ON YOUR TRIP ALONG THE HIGHWAY OF LIFE DRAPER CORPORATION HOPEDALE, MASSACHUSETTS 101 Sure.... your friends can come , too! When you go to work for the Telephone Company, you’ll find yourself in the midst of a pleasant, congenial group your own age. WORKING FOR THE TELEPHONE COMPANY OFFERS MANY ADVANTAGES ★ Goofl starting salary — regular raises ★ Responsibility in a position of real im¬ portance to your community ★ The pleasure of working with congenial people in pleasant surroundings ★ A secure job with a reliable company that’s known and respected everywhere There are lots of excellent opportunities for girls finishing High School. Come in and talk to us today. We’ll be glad to give you all the details. Talk with your Guidance Counselor, if your school has one, about when and where to apply We’re looking forward to seeing you. NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY i 102 BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1956 FRAMINGHAM HAT CORP. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. 103 FOR SERVICE IN ANY SEASON CALL . . . 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EDWARDS FUNERAL DIRECTOR Ann, Jane, and Jackie sing I’m A Rhymer” at our Minstrel Show. 94 CONGRESS ST. Tel. 225-RW Dc LUCA ' S MARKET ITALIAN-AMERICAN GROCERIES 1925 — 1956 Having Pleased Our Customers For 31 Years Has Been A Pleasure Compliments of PORTER SHOE COMPANY, INC. Manufacturers of MEN ' S AND CHILDREN ' S STITCHDOWN SHOES GOOD LUCK TO CLASS OF ' 56 MILFORD, MASS. Compliments of ROBERT COSTA GENERAL CONTRACTORS MAIN STREET — MILFORD TOWN HALL SERVICE STATION TEXACO PRODUCTS AND FIRESTONE TIRES GENERAL REPAIRS - CARS WASHED RENTAL BATTERIES AND ROAD SERVICE USED CAR DEALER MAIN AND PEARL STS., MILFORD, MASS. Tel. 1340 Joseph L. DeLuca, Prop. 108 VARNEY BROS. SAND Cr GRAVEL, INC. WASHED SAND GRAVEL STONE Tarmac For Driveways and Highways Ready-Mixed Concrete BELLINGHAM — MASS. Compliments of MILFORD FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION MAIN ST. — MILFORD Compliments of JAQUES HARDWARE MAIN ST. — MILFORD Compliments of EDEN Cr GRIFFITH BUILDERS — CARPENTERS MILFORD — MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of POWERS POST AMERICAN LEGION MILFORD — MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of H. J. SHAUGHNESSY FUEL OIL MILFORD — MASSACHUSETTS Tel. Milford 178 Mr. William Wright, publisher of the Daily News, presents a baseball trophy to Coach Charles Espanet and Athletic Director Charles Brucato. 109 H. M. CURTISS COAL AND LUMBER CO. MILFORD — MASSACHUSETTS For the Perfect Gift See Cur Beautiful Fresh Flowers and Choice Giftware TEMPLE FLOWERS The Marino Twins doing Swanee”. OPPOSITE MILFORD HOSPITAL Tel. Milford 920-W — 2760 Compliments of RALPH FANTINI REAL ESTATE NEILAN ' S DRUG STORE BUY — SELL — RENT — FINANCE THE REXALL STORE REAL ESTATE Tel. Milford 3252 EXCHANGE ST. MILFORD 220 MAIN ST. MILFORD Courtesy of De PASQUALE FUNERAL CHAPEL Compliments of THE RED CAB CO. 253 MAIN ST. 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Compliments of LEE JEWELERS GIFTS — TYPEWRITERS GREETING CARDS MILFORD — WHITINSVILLE BEST WISHES TO GRADUATING CLASS LIONS CLUB Compliments of THE MUSIC NOOK FOR ALL YOUR MUSICAL NEEDS 182 MAIN ST. — MILFORD, MASS. TRASK CYCLE CO. Bicycles — Washing Machines — Refrigerators SALES and SERVICE 92 MAIN ST. Telephone 992-W KNOWLES CHEVROLET CO. ACCESSORIES AUTOMOBILES REPAIRING 160 EAST MAIN Tel. Milford 2646 Compliments of NIRO Cr NIRO CO. HEATING CONTRACTORS 63 MAIN STREET 112 SEAVER ' S EXPRESS, INC. TEL. MILFORD 234 25 EAST MAIN ST. — MILFORD Compliments of EAST END GARAGE, INC. 33 SCHOOL STREET TEL. MILFORD 945-W CASEY ' S HARDWARE SUPPLIES 163 MAIN STREET Milford 700 DAVIS BOWLING ALLEYS Est. 1926 AUTOMATIC PINSETTERS LEAGUE PLAY SOLICITED Hours 2 P.M. to Midnight Sunday 1:30 P.M. to 7 P.M. Pool Tables and Ping-Pong 180 MAIN ST. MILFORD 5573 BEST WISHES GRADUATES . . . WORCESTER COUNTY ELECTRIC CO. BERARDI LOAN YOU CAN BORROW $100.00 AND UPWARD 240 MAIN STREET MILFORD 438 The official presentation of the school car to Mr. Tosches by Mr. Ryan. 113 P. EUGENE CASEY REAL ESTATE 197 MAIN STREET MILFORD, MASS. Tel. Milford 1500 LUMBER — BUILDING MATERIALS BRADBURY-LOCKECO. 180 CENTRAL ST. MILFORD 1100 Some seniors during lunch. Incorporated 1851 MILFORD SAVINGS BANK MORTGAGES Open Friday Evenings from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. For the Convenience of our Depositors 236 MAIN ST. Tel. Milford 68 Compliments of THE MILFORD DAILY NEWS MILFORD — MASS. L. BLAINE LIBBEY JEWELERS DIAMONDS — WATCHES — SILVERWARE Gifts For All Occasions 225 Main St. Milford HOME NATIONAL BANK OF MILFORD THE 221 MAIN ST. BANK WITH THE Tel. CHIME Milford 92 CLOCK 114 PUBLIC Cleansers and Dyers CLEANERS • TAILORS Fur Storage • Rug and Carpet Cleaners 5 HOUR SERVICE Tel. 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