Millbury Memorial High School - Aftermath Yearbook (Millbury, MA)

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SENIOR In April Mr. Beaton announced the Honor Students as follows: Robert Mongilio, Valedic- torian; Miriam Latti, Salutatorian; Shirley Caisse, first Honor Student; William Cum- mings, second Honor Student. The seniors then held a meeting to vote for the Class Day Speakers. Those chosen were Historian, Dorothy Cosky; Prophet, Francis Vallaincourt; Statistician, Dorothy Mongeon; Omissions and Corrections, Bernadine Daley; Testator, Robert Vickery; and Giver of Gifts, Theodore Doucette. Robert Mongilio was chosen Editor-in-Chief of the AFTERMATH. Miriam Latti and Dorothy Mongeon were selected to assist him. Adver- tising was placed in charge of Ernest Chevalier. Mr. Jannery called the baseball team together Fils ORY, in April; those chosen from the senior class were Ralph Dunn, Paul Gibeau, Roger Vago, Donald Lucas, and Manager Eugene Perron. For the remainder of the year, the seniors were busy taking care of all the details which make Class Day and Commencement a long remembered event. In the hectic days of May, most of us were oblivious of the sadness that was gradually bearing down upon us. But after the excitement of senior week activi- ties subsides, we shall look at our high school career in an objective way, and we shall realize the honest effort which we must make to ful- fill the promise which we make in our motto: “Today we follow; tomorrow we lead.” DorROTHY COSKY. a Bib ove of Welcome Parents, Teachers, Classmates, and Friends: We, the class of nineteen hundred forty-four, are assembled here to celebrate one of the major milestones in our lives. Having completed our high school career, we must now adjust ourselves to a world that is seething with unrest and destruction. Many of us will be called upon in the near future to do our part in that struggle which has so en- gulfed mankind. But today, however, for one brief moment we are not so concerned about the future as we are with the past. We are going to turn time backwards to four years ago and retrace the four most carefree, most happy years that we shall probably ever know—our four years in Millbury High School. We are grateful in no small measure to our parents who, in their unselfishness and interest in us, urged us to complete our high school education. Likewise, we are grateful to our principal and to the members of the faculty who encouraged and guided us along the way. With these thoughts foremost in my mind, I, in behalf of the class of nineteen hun- dred forty-four, invite you to join with us in observing our Class Day. RALPH DUNN.

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SENIOR Vice-President, Priscilla Gill, and Secretary, Beverly Marcell. The football team had a rather successful season this year; it was ardently supported by such players as John Kenney, Robert Gilmore, Russell Lachapelle, Roger Vayo, Norris Corey, Francis Gibbons, David Lynch, and Manager Eugene Perron. The Boys’ Basketball team which was com- ing more and more into the limelight was vig- orously supported by Russell Lachapelle, Roger Vayo, Eugene Perron and Manager Charles Lindberg. In October a committee was chosen for the purpose of selecting a class ring. The commit- tee, composed of Beverly Marcell, who acted as chairman, Doris Faron, Roger Vayo, William Cummings, David Lynch, Robert Mongilio, and Dorothy Cosky, chose a ring which proved very satisfactory to the class. Girls’ Field Hockey which was increasing in popularity was backed eagerly by Rosanna Pes- cheta, Virginia May, and Katherine O'Connell. The boys who appeared on hand for the baseball season were Russell Lachapelle, Paul Gibeau, John Kenney, Ralph Dunn, and Man- ager, Eugene Perron. In May an assembly was called by Mr. Bea- ton, so that we might arrange for a Junior Prom. The committee in charge was composed of Dorothy Cosky, General Chairman and Or- chestra; Robert Bordeau, Decorations; Beverly Marcell, Tickets and Invitations; and Frances O’Neil, Refreshments. The Decoration Com- mittee chose a Dutch Garden scene which proved very appropriate as well as attractive. This was our final farewell to the seniors before vacation; we were glad to see them leave, for we were eagerly awaiting the oppor- tunity to take their places. After a gay, exciting vacation, we returned to school in September for our last and best year. We started out with our heads high, for we were now dignified seniors, but it was not to last because we soon learned that we were no better than anyone else. Each of us was still required to abide by the rules long since passed. The first business to be attended to was the election of Senior Class Officers. Ralph Dunn, because of his friendliness and leadership among his classmates, was again chosen Prest- dent for the third year. Roger Vayo was elected Vice-President; Dorothy Mongeon, Secretary; HLS Oia and John Kenney, Treasurer. John Kenney re- signed his position when he went into the U. S. A. A. C. and Rosanna Pescheta assumed his duties as Class Treasurer. Miriam Latti was now Editor-in-Chief of the Reflectorette and Robert Mongilio was made Editor-in-Chief of the Reflector. Roger Vayo was chosen captain of the foot- ball team; he was supported by Francis Gib- bons, Russell Lachapelle, Ralph Dunn and Manager Eugene Perron. The boys had a suc- cessful season tying the game with their North- bridge opponents. After our mid-year exams in February, we selected our Senior Prom Committee. Doris Lynch had charge of the Orchestra Committee ; Doris Faron of Decoration; Barbara Dwinell of Invitations; Bernadine Daley of Tickets. The decorations consisted of a winter carnival set- ting which was very appropriate for the season. The basketball team was supported by Cap- tain Russell Lachapelle, Roger Vayo, Eugene Perron, David Lynch, and Donald Lucas. The Millbury boys shocked their opponents and fans by winning the Blackstone Valley League Championship which has not been won by Millbury in many years. Virginia May was captain of the Girls’ Bas- ketball team; other players were Katherine O'Connell, Wanda Waskiewicz and Dorothy Cosky. Although the girls did not have a very victorious season they enjoyed playing just the same. The seniors now turned to the arrangements for class pictures, a D. A. R. girl, and an After- math Committee. In December a Picture Committee composed of Chairman Beverly Marcell, William Cum- mings, Doris Faron, Alice Braney, Doris Lynch, and Joan Hall selected Bushong Studio for the class pictures. In February the seniors were sorry to see one of its fine members, John Kenney, depart for the Army Air Corps. John was a great sport and he has been greatly missed by his friends. Beatrice Stewart was voted the D. A. R. rep- resentative on the basis of leadership, dependa- bility, good fellowship and trustworthiness. Russell Lachapelle entered the Navy in March to the sorrow of his classmates. Russell has been very active in sports for four years. The basketball team held a banquet to show their appreciation for Russell.

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Chas rophec Y Well, I finally got my job in New York and in a few minutes I'll be there. As I was get- ting off the train, I noticed Eugene Perron and Elaine Bailey, who were newlyweds, and who said they were going to Millbury for their honeymoon. Getting off the train with all my baggage, I called for a cab and after getting in I noticed that the driver was Ronald Gilbert. We talked about the years way back in °44. He put on the radio and I could hear: “Listen tomorrow to ‘Shall I marry again?’ with Filo- mena Eramo.’’ He left me at the Honky Tonk Hotel where I found Raymond McLaughlin washing the big sign. Raymond Cormier wrote my name in the book and called for his head bellhop, Paul Zuidema, to show me to my room. As I was unpacking my clothes, I heard a lot of noise in the hallway and when I went to see what was going on, I saw Roger Vayo and Francis Gibbons quarreling to see which one was going to call on the famous tobacco heiress Gloria Cuthbertson; but in a few seconds, Donald Lucas, the house detec- tive, came and stopped the fighting and sent the two playboys out. While I was in the hallway I met Alfred Rodgers and Robert Gil- more, two well known bachelors, who came to my room. They told me that Tommy Maloney and Dot Kruger were living in the penthouse way up on the roof. Well, I still have a few days before I start to work so the next day I decided to take a walk down Main Street and see if there was anyone else I knew. Walking down the street, I noticed an exquisite beauty parlor which was owned by Doris Lynch and Beverly Marcell. Not trying to be too curious I peeked in and there was Miriam Latti having her hair waved while Robert Mongilio, her husband, who was waiting for her, was having a manicure given by Dorothy Mongeon. Down the street I no- ticed a large crowd waiting in line to see “I Love Em and Leave ‘Em’ with that dashing star, Theodore Doucette, accompanied by Ros- anna Pescheta. The second feature was “The Texas Bad Boy’ with that daring two-fisted cowboy, Bill Cummings and his horse. In the chorus line I saw Frances O'Neil and Gloria Letendre who had on some very flashy slacks. They told me they had come from Ralph Chris- tian’s grease shop and wanted to see the pic- ture so badly that they did not have time to change. Just then I saw Robert Bordeau’s tow truck towing Dot Cosky’s wrecked car to the garage. Later I found out that Dot was testing racing cats for the Ford Motor Company. This certainly was an exciting day for I met May Jordan, Claire Turgeon, and Wanda Waskie- wicz, who were all going to Robert Vickery’s farewell party; they told me he was going to join the Foreign Legion. When I inquired as to what had happened they told me that he had been secretly in love with Joan Hall, but when Ernest Chevalier finally married Joan, Vickery just couldn’t stand losing her. Everything seemed to be happening today and with the hot sun shining on me I began to feel dizzy and I, not thinking clearly, started to cross the street. The next thing I knew I was in a clean white bed and when I looked up, I saw Norris Corey, Barbara Graves, and three cute little children. They told me that they were going to the beach with their children when I walked out in front of the car. Then in came two nurses who turned out to be Doris Faron and Ann Burinsky. They took my pulse and brought me in some delicious food ; then Ralph Dunn, the doctor, came in. Ralph is quite a doctor; he has a record of curing