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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1948 volume:

Millbury Public Library MAXINE READE, Editor-in-Chief ROSEMARY NORTON, Assistant Editor HOWARD GREENE, Assistant Editor ROLAND DUNN, Advertising Manager MARIE WALSH, Class Advisor HAROLD JANNERY, Aftermath Advisor OTHER MEMBERS: Loren Bell . . . Maxine Bengston Bette Budreau ... Paul Chase ... Mary Credit Bette Fleming ... Arthur Frazier . . . Robert Goff Richard Hagstrom ... Alfred Perry .. . Genevieve Rice Reese Rickards .. . Barbara Reed... = ssh ees addy 26 Le ae ar = 2 “ oy Wess Marie Wilh, our ae, Phair bbe lx bth patience oul understanding, shilfully guided US through our four years in high rd braale we, the Gl of 1946, in satel appreciation, dodbiecte this _Abtormath, ds. 2 ae AIT Se rs | ra Set eet Willan ay BSG tephen Vocation SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS PRINCIPAL OF THE HIGH SCHOOL Tape ecw Ui als STEPHEN BEATON, Principal RAYMOND SHAW, Assistant Principal KATHERINE BOWE RICHARD KENARY ROSE MASSE! HELEN BROWN JOSEPH KENNEALLY THOMAS McGINN ALICE DONOHUE WILLIAM KINNIERY ELEANOR McNAMARA WILMAR ELA PAUL LACOUTURE MARTIN ROACH, JR. MARY GROGAN MARGARET MARLBOROUGH FLORENCE SCARPACI HAROLD JANNERY MARIE WALSH First Row, left to right: Miss Brown, Miss Grogan, Mr. Beaton, Miss Walsh, Miss Marlborough. Second Row, left to right: Mr. Kenary, Mr. Lacouture, Mr. Kinniery, Miss McNamara, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Roach, Miss Donohue, Mr. McGinn, Mr. Kenneally, Mr. Jannery. THE SENIOR CLASS OF NINETEEN FORTY-EIGHT Claire Marie Adams ‘Where more is meant than meets the ear.’ Claire likes to walk, to dance, and io bowl. At recess she is often found in a certain corner joking with her gang. French Club 3. Esther Claire Alexander “And heaven had wanted one immortal song. ' Esther has an outstanding voice and many are the times she is teased to sing. She is fun to be with, and when she is famous you will be proud to know her. Glee Club 3; Orchestra 4; School Play 4. Edward Bruce Balmer ‘Appetite, a universal wolf. Dinner was made for eatin’ not for talkin’. ' ‘‘Buster’’ has earned his name of ‘‘Bounc- ing Ed Balmer’' for his” spectacular ability in football to push his way through any line. He's always ready to joke and loves to eat. Reflector 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Play Committee 4. Barbara Ann Bebo “The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good. ’ ““Barb'’ with a smile for everybody finds “Mac B.'' a valuable friend. In her spare time she creates different pictures to paint. Reflector 4; Ring Committee 3. Loren Eugene Bell ‘Happy and from care I'm free, Why aren't they all content like me?’ Although a Quinsig boy at heart, Bell is often seen hanging around Donovan's. He has been active in baseball, and we've heard he'd rather sit and laugh than dance. Aftermath 4; Baseball 2, 4. Alice Maxine Bengtson “Beauty of style and harmony and grace. The painter of the class, ‘‘Mac’’ showed her creative ability in decorating for the proms. She is often seen driving about in her blue coupe. Reflector 4; Biology Club 2; French Club 2, 3; Prom Committee 3, 4; Aftermath 4. Frank William Bergstrom ‘The superior man in the world does not set his mind either for anything or against anything; what is right he will follow.’’ ‘Bergie’’ is one of the musicians from Greenwood Street. He has a fine per- sonality and finds it easy to talk and to joke with everyone. Baseball 4; Football 3; Orchestra 4. Rita Florence Boucher “Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.” Rita's quiet nature has gained her many friends. She was a fine fifer for the Millbury Drum Corps. Margaret Anna Braman “A soft answer turneth away wrath.”' “‘Marg'’ comes from West Millbury, a fact of which she is very proud. She seems quiet in school, but we hear it is different when she is out. Glee Club 1, 2, 3. Elizabeth Marie Budreau “There's language in her eyes, her cheeks, her lips.’’ ‘Bette’ loves to dance, hang around Crepeau's, and make it lively in school. She was an energetic player on the basketball team, and we _ know, al- though she is still tired, she will never forget the girls’ victory over North- bridge. Aftermath 4; Basketball 3, 4; Field Hockey 3, 4; French Club 2; Glee Club 2; Play Committee 4. Lorraine Flora Caplette ‘Music is love in search of a word. If you see Paul, you know Lorraine must be there too. One of the musi- cians of the class, she plays the piano and sings. It seems she always has something to tell the ‘‘kids. ’ Biology Club 2; Glee Club 2, 3; Or- chestra 4; Prom Committee 3. Paul Dudley Chase “He kept his tears to himself and shared his laughter with others. ' Although a Sutton lad, Paul's heart is with Millbury and Joan. He has a ready laugh and a friendly way. Class Vice-President 1, 2, 3, 4; Re- flectorette 1, 2, 3; Reflector 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; Aftermath 4; Baseball 2, 4; Football 1, 2, 3; French Club 4; Science Club 4; Play Committee 4. Roger Marcroft Corey “The man who knows how will always find a place in life, but the man who knows why will be his boss. ' When you hear the ‘‘chug’’ of an an- cient Ford, you know ‘‘Rog’’ still makes it run. He's not so shy, girls, when you know him, and he is clever at wood- working. Biology Club 2; Science Club 4; Play Committee 4. Beverly Ann Cote “Softly speak and sweetly smile.’’ Even though ‘‘Bev ’ is very small, she will take a high place at State Teachers. She hails from East Millbury and is a valuable member of the ‘‘gang.”’ Biology Club 2; French Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Picture Committee 3. Mary Rose Alma Credit “Good will is the mightiest practical force in the universe.’’ As Editor of the Reflector, Mary has shown good leadership and judgment. After school she has a fine job at the Millbury Savings Bank. Reflector 1, 2, 3, 4 (Editor); Reflector- ette 1, 2, 3; Aftermath 4; Basketball 2, 3; Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; French Club 2 eS Thomas Arthur Dolan “Young fellows will be young fellows.”’ “Tommy'’ is our “Dapper Dan’' with the flashy ties. A great hit in the school play, he brought many laughs. When he is not studying Chemistry, he is with the ‘‘guys.”’ Football 3, 4; School Play 4. John Sheridan Donnelly ‘Let us be merry, dance, joke, and rejoice.” Another of Bramanville's additions to M. H. S. is ‘‘Sherry,'’ the prankster of the class. He's in on everything around the Center, and we hear he has a way with the girls. Football Manager 1; Biology Club 3; Play Committee 4. Beverly Louisa Dulmaine Thou art the book—the library whereupon | look.”’ ‘Bev'’ has an extensive vocabulary and a wonderful voice which she puts into use at the W. T. A. G. Radio Club. She enjoys writing, and some day we may be reading one of her novels. Class Treasurer 1; Reflector 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; French Club 2, 3. Alice Aurore Dumont ‘Deeds and words of kindness.’’ Alice, with a good word for everyone, has been a loyal member of the basket- ball team. After school she works at the Valley Dairy, but by the ring on her finger, we don't think she will be working there much longer. Reflector 3, 4; Basketball 4; French Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee So aeAe Roland Francis Dunn ‘The measure of a man is the height of his ideals, the depth of his convictions, and _ the breadth of his interests and sympathies. ' ‘‘Dunny,'' the most popular boy in the class, is a sportsman and one of the finest quarterbacks M. H. S. has known. You always hear of ‘'Bubs’’ and ‘‘Dun- ny.’ With his ability and personality, he will always be a leader. Class President 1, 2, 3, 4; Reflector 2, 3, 4; Aftermath 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4, (Captain); Basketball 3, 4; Football 3, 4 (Captain); French Club 4; School Play 4; Science Club 4. Rita Theresa Dupuis “She dances like an angel; she is always laughing, for she has an infinite deal of wit. ’ Rita has become a professional as an acrobatic dancer. With her ready smile and friendly manner, she will make many friends. Reflector 3, 4; French Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; School Play 4; Orchestra 4. Edwin Carl Fjellman “The man who minds his own business generally has a good one. ' “Chief'’ is another pioneer from West Millbury. His quiet way tells little, but his blush reveals all. Elizabeth Ann Fleming “Smile and the world smiles with you. ' “Bette’’ is one of the friendliest girls in the class. If she smiles at all her patients as she smiles at the customers at Crepeau's, she is sure to be wonder- ful nurse. Aftermath 4; Basketball 3; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Play Committee 4; Prom Com- mittee 3, 4. Jacqueline Marie Anne Fortin “A mind not to be changed by place or time.'’ “Jackie’’ is one of the Bramanville girls who is always seen with Evelyn. Wherever she goes she has a good time. Biology Club 2. Charles Arthur Foshay ‘‘No man is useless in the world if he lightens the burden of someone else.’ Charlie,’ although he lives in the Center, seems to be attracted toward Dority Pond. He loves to dance and can be found at Johnny Hynes’ every weekend. Football 3, 4; Biology Club 3. Arthur Joseph Frazier “I awoke one morning and found myself famous. ’ “‘Red'' made his name as a_ football player and represented Millbury at the first W. T. A. G. All-Star Game. He was representative for Good Govern- ment Day. He loves to talk, and we know his fame will continue in the future. Football 2, 3, 4; School Play 4; After- math 4; District Representative For Good Government Day 4; County All-Star Player 4. Gabriel Noel Gaulin ‘The superior man wishes to be slow in his speech and earn- est in his conduct.’’ The silent man of our class is ‘'Gabe. ’ If you'd like to know anything about him, you'll have to watch, for he will not tell you anything in answer to your queries. Reflector 2, 3, 4; French Club 4; Sci- ence Club 4. Claire Frances Gill “Simple are the words of truth.” Claire, shy but pleasant, will make someone a fine secretary. She is often seen talking with Bob or telling some- thing new to Lorraine. Glee Club 2. Robert Henry Goff “Genius must be born and never can be taught. ’ Although he works at Harris’ after school, ‘‘Bob'’ maintains an_ excellent school record. He expects to enter Worcester Tech. If he is as successful there as he was in high school, we know his future will be bright. Reflector 2, 3, 4; Aftermath 4; French Club 2; Science Club 3, 4; Prom Com- mittee 3, 4. Newell Arthur Gordon ‘| was gratified to be able to answer promptly and | did; | said | didn't know.”’ ‘“Flash,’’ just a clown at heart, gets his only en couragement from East Mill- bury. If he’s blamed unduly, don't you worry; he doesn’t. Howard Herman Greene “A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men.” With a fine sense of humor and ideas full of fun, ‘‘Howie'’’ is a ‘‘swell fel- low.'’ He's a perfect first baseman and will give his all in whatever he under- takes. Reflector 2, 3, 4; Reflectorette 2, 3; Aftermath 4, (Assistant Editor); Baseball 3, 4; Football 3, 4; French Club 2, 4; School Play 4; Science Club 3, 4; Pic- ture Committee 3; Prom Committee 3; Ring Committee 3. Richard Greenfield “A rascal yet likeable knave is he. ' “Red,’’ our red-headed pianist, has really got rhythm. With his little green car he patrols Greenwood Street. Baseball 3, 4; Football 4; Biology Club 2; Orchestra 4. Judith Carolyn Gullberg “Sing away sorrow, laugh away care. ' Carolyn enjoys singing for the W. T. A. G. Radio Club. Her ambition is to achieve fame as a radio star. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 4. Richard Alan Hagstrom “The day shall not be up so soon as |, to try the adventure of tomorrow.” ‘Music hath charms,’’ could easily ap- ply to ‘'Dick,’’ for he sings with the school orchestra. He travels all the way from Worcester in order to go to M. H. S., and always finds a few jokes to keep things interesting. Reflector 1, 2, 3; Reflectorette 1; Sci- ence Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; Ring Committee 3; Picture Committee 3; Aftermath 4; Orchestra 4. John Edward Holland “What | can't see, | will never believe in.”’ John, king of the highways, enjoys the winter's snow, for he commands a plow in the city after eve ry storm. His knowledge of engines enables him to do his own repair work on his car. Football 3, 4. Norman Ephraim Jannery “Wait till | put aside my bread, for that never committed treason.’ “Eph''’ is the Al Jolson of the senior class, the baker of the class, and he knows what side to butter his bread on. Frances Theresa Kotel “A merry heart goes all the day.”’ ‘‘Frannie,'' another representative from East Millbury, is always found with Mae. Her favorite pastime is thinking up ex- cuses to get out of gym. Glee Club 2, 3. Richard Conrad LeClaire “| hasten to laugh at every- thing; | shall laugh myself to death.”’ “Dick'’ has a contagious laugh and jovial sense of humor, and he can cer- tainly handle a basketball. He's a big part of the “‘gang'’ and a favorite of the girls. Basketball 4; Prom Committee 3, 4. Ruth Diane Lee “A pretty girl—how sweet and fair she seems to be.” Willing yet determined, Ruth is full of fun and far more lively than you may think. Although she has been attracting customers at Dolan’s store, she’s plan- ning to be a nurse. Lucky patients! Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Glee Club 2, 3. William Winfred Lindsay “A friend is a person with whom | may be sincere. Before him, | may think aloud.’’ “Bill” has a part-time job at the First National Store and spends Sunday af- ternoon at the bowling alley where he bowls a ‘‘mean’’ string. He's always sporting a happy smile and seems at ease with the world. Science Club 4. Audrey Shirley Lundstrom “A kindly heart doth win the hearts of all. Audrey comes all the way from East Millbury. She spends most of her time reading. This aids her to carry on her fine work as librarian. Biology Club 3. Florence Mary Markey “'Cheerfulness makes short the miles with talk and smiles.’ “Flossy'’ always finds humor in every- thing. She's heard telling the East Millbury gang, ‘‘Never count your chick- ens before they're hatched.”’ French Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. Grace Bernadette May “Fair words never hurt the tongue.”’ ‘““Gracie’’ works at Donovan's. She al- ways has a smile, a new joke, and an answer for everything. Lawrence Edward Nevalsky ‘Tis a sure sign work goes on merrily when folks sing at it.'’ When ‘‘Laurie’’ isn't working in the Millbury Bowling Center, he can be seen patrolling the center in his new car. He's popular with the boys as well as the ladies, and oh those ties! Basketball 3, 4; Football 2, 3; Biology Club 3; Picture Committee 3. Rosemary Norton “Life, to one born whole, is worth the living, Well worth the taking, having, and the giving.” With a ready laugh or a helping hand, Rosie’ is the most popular all-around girl in the class; she shows her true school spirit by ‘all she has done in sports and school activities. Reflector 2, 3, 4; Reflectorette 2, 3; Af- termath 4 (Assistant Editor); Basketball 2, 3, 4 (Captain); Field Hockey 2, 3 (Manager) 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Play Committee 4; Science Club 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; Picture Committee 3. James Edward O'Neill ‘He's small, but he's wise, So beware all you guys.”' Although ‘“‘Jimmie’’ is the smallest boy in the senior class, his talents in chem- istry have not been hidden. His witty jokes and good-natured manner make up for his small stature. Biology Club 2. Mildred Ann Pajala ‘Promise is most given when the least is said. ‘Millie’ seems quiet, but we know she's willing to smile. Always appear- ing natural, she dresses in the best of taste. Alfred Arthur Francis Perry, Jr. “Strong and content, | travel the open road. ' ““Freddy,’’ as captain, was an import- ant member of the basketball team. He's a willing classmate, and if you need help, ask ‘'Freddy; ’ he'll do all he can. Aftermath 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4 (Captain); Prom Committee 3, 4. Joseph Anthony Pichierri “When your friends laugh at your jokes, you have either good friends or good jokes.”’ The glamor boy of M. H. S., ‘‘Joe,'' al- though he has a quiet way, is far from shy and has a willing laugh. We hear he really has a way with the girls. Marie Barbara Powers “AIL for love and nothing for reward.,’’ Marie came to our class from St. Ste- phens in her junior year. She seems to enjoy life to the utmost and loves to hear the latest joke. Dorothy Agnes Purdie “‘Let men say whate'er they will Woman, woman, rules them still. If ‘‘Dot'’ could walk as fast as she can talk, she would never be late for school. She plans to attend State Teachers where she wants to major in history. Reflector 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; French Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; School Play 4; Honor Pupil. Arthur Howard Racicot “It is easier not to speak a word at all than to speak more words than we should.”’ ‘“Art'' is a quiet member of our class, but when you know him, you'll see that he doesn't miss any fun. Maxine Helen Reade “I've taken my fun where I've found it; there's the humor of ikon ‘‘Mac,'’ one of the all-around girls of M. H. S., seems to find time for work and play. She works in the office af- ter school and her nights are divided for the gang's. laughing parties, ‘'Fred- die, and homework. Class Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4; Reflector 1, 2, 3, 4; Reflectorette 3; Aftermath 4 (Editor); Field Hockey 4; Biology Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Play Committee 4; Horace Mann Student; D. A. R. Rep- resentative; Service Club Essay Winner Se Barbara Elise Reed “How brilliant and mirthful the light of her eye.”’ ‘Barb,’ petite and jolly, is president of the French Club. She likes to walk with Audrey and ‘'Dot,'’ and seems to like the Bramanville boys. Reflector 2, 3, 4; Aftermath 4; Biology Club 2; French Club 4; Glee Club 1, DRS Carol Virginia Reid ““Unthinking, idle, wild, and young, | have laugh'd and danc'd and talk'd and sung. ’ Always laughing and provoking laugh- ter, Carol can't be quiet for very long. She seems to know everyone and every- thing, and being chosen prom queen shows she has ‘‘everything’’ too. Reflector 4; French Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Play Committee 4. Genevieve Mary Rice “She is pretty to walk with and witty to talk with. ’ ““Gen,'' always with a gang in_ her car, uses her house mainly for hen- parties. She's another future nurse of the class, and has had some experience in the lab. Reflector 1, 2, 3, 4; Aftermath 4; Bas- ketball 4; French Club 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Play Committee 4; Science Club 4; Ring Committee 3; Honor Pupil. Reese Stanley Rickards “I've laid aside my_ business and gone a-fishing.”’ Reese is an active member and presi- dent of the W. T. A. G. Radio Club. His future is seemingly secure, for he's well on his way to being a radio an- nouncer. With all his activities, Reese still has time for fishing. Reflector 4; Aftermath 4; Biology Club 2; French Club 4; School Play 4; Foot- ball Manager 4; Basketball Manager 4. Ruth Eleanor Sharp “Love me, love my dog.’’ “Ruthie’’ has a laugh and smile for everyone. She is very clever at mak- ing things; and if you're wondering who “Mickey” is, it's her Cocker Spaniel. Biology Club 3; French Club 2; Glee Clobeler25 03. Mavorette Florence Shepard “No pleasure endures unsea- soned by variety.’’ “‘Mae'’ came from Commerce High and brought with her a variety of ideas and fashions. If you're in Room 25, you can always hear her arguing with Reese. Beware! She has red hair. Glee Club 3; Prom Committee 3. Virginia Julia Shumski “One life showing the way is better than ten tongues trying to tell it.” “Ginny” is a “‘whiz'’ as an accordian player and did you ever see her pol- ka? She'll make a fine secretary, for she's industrious and cooperative. Reflector 4; Biology Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 4; Aftermath 4, Grace Laverna Stansbury “| am the very slave of cir- cumstance and impulse, borne away with every breath. ' ‘Bubs, ’ always dashing around and bubbling over with a new idea, is full of ambition for having a good time, and doing something different. There's always a gang at her house, and with her enthusiasm she'll go far. Biology Club 2; School Play 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; Science Club 4. Edward Alfred Taylor ‘‘Men of few words are the best men.’ ‘Eddie’ is the strong, silent type. If he has a word for you, you're one of the few. He spends his afternoons at M. H. S. with Mr. Platts. Eleanor Mary Vendetti “Had tongue at will, yet never loud.”’ Although Helena seems a little shy, she isn't bashful. She is always willing to help others and has a friendly disposi- tion. Marcella Mary Walinsky “| hate nobody; | am in charity with the world. “Celler’’ has displayed her ability in amusing her friends with whimsical re- marks. Where there's laughter, there's “Celler.”’ Roberta Ellen Webber “A pretty girl is like a melody.”’ ‘‘Bo,’’ our drummer, has earned a rep- utation that has made M. H. S. proud of her. She has a cute smile and charming way, and is sure to achieve that which she desires in the future. Reflector 2, 3, 4; Reflectorette 1; Cheer- leader 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Honor Pupil. Ardath Rose Whicher “Her friends, there are many; her foes—are there any? ’ ‘“Ardy'’ has a fine personality and is always willing to plan a practical joke. She works with Ruth at Dolan's store and is one of the chemists who gets caught eating during third period. French Club 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; School Play 4; Science Club 4; Ring Committee 3. Carl Svedberg ‘Oh well for him whose will is strong, He suffers, but he cannot suffer wrong.'' Carl, a very nonchalant person, seems quiet. He enjoys walking from West Millbury and lets nothing stop him from carrying out his decisions. CLASS HISTURY — CLAss UF 486 This is station MHS bringing you your radio commentator, Ardath Whicher, with highlights of the news in review from September, 1944, to June 7, 1948. SEPTEMBER, 1944 Class of 1948 invades Millbury High. It had been pre- dicted that this class would take the school by storm in the short space of four years. Our attack was only slightly repulsed by the warnings of Mr. Beaton at the first assembly. At the first class meeting we chose for our officers: Roland Dunn, President; Paul Chase, Vice-President; Maxine Reade, Secretary; and Beverly Dulmaine, Treasurer. The girls chosen to represent us on the cheer ing squad were Bette Fleming and Roberta Webber. The football team, which Coach George Sherry called together in August, actually took form. Although only lowly freshmen, we were represented by Tom Dolan Roland Dunn, Paul Chase, and Edward Balmer on the squad, and John Donnelly as manager. Because there were so many veteran field hockey players, Miss Sullivan was forced to cut all freshmen. NOVEMBER, 1944 After the Thanksgiving vacation came the start of the basketball season. Being only freshmen, none of our class- mates made the varsity team. We were introduced to many new activities. Among them was the Magazine Drive to raise money for our class ex- penses. Rosemary Norton was chosen to be our Class Captain. DECEMBER, 1944 December, with its festive holiday season and the first long vacation of our high school days, left little time for other important happenings. JANUARY, 1945 With our return to school after the Christmas holiday, we noticed a marked change in the attitude and spirits of the upper classmen. For a few weeks this was rather a mystery to us, but all too soon we discovered the reason— “‘mid-years’’—a harrowing experience which we all seem to have lived through. FEBRUARY, 1945 February brought us a happy reversal of January worries —the thrill of our first prom. MARCH, APRIL, and MAY, 1945 These months are remembered only for the attacks of spring fever suffered by most of us, and the baseball season. Mr. Jannery's call for candidates brought forth many vet- erans and also two boys from our own class—Roland Dunn and Fred Perry. JUNE, 1945 The month of June brought us to the first summer prom, the closing of the school year, and the long-awaited weeks of the summer vacation. SEPTEMBER, 1945 With our spirits high, we took our place as “‘sophs ’ in school life. We were somewhat disappointed, however, to find that we still had no standing as far as the juniors and seniors were concerned. When the sophomore class was organized, we elected the same officers with the exception of Treasurer. This office was filled by Ruth Lee, an immigrant from Johnson City, New York. This month also saw the start of high school club life with the revival of the French Club and the start of the new Science Club. Many of us took an active part in the various clubs after a year of groping blindly along as freshmen. When Coach Martin Roach organized the football team, we were happy to find that nine sophomores answered his call. In girls’ hockey five of our classmates were playing to uphold the honor of our school. Rosemary Norton managed the team. NOVEMBER, 1945 We began to settle down, and with the cooler weather came thoughts of the holidays and basketball. Varsity members of the boys’ team included Roland Dunn, Dick LeClaire, Laurie Nevalsky, and Fred Perry. While none of our girls were successful in making the varsity, several played through the year on the second team and Rosemary Norton acted as manager. DECEMBER, 1945 Again we found ourselves in the midst of the Christmas vacation. Failure of the high school heating system ex- tended our holidays from December 11, 1945 to January 11, 1946. JANUARY, 1946 Back to school we went, realizing that we had much ground to cover. We quickly gained the same lost ex- pressions that had been a mystery to us one year before. The nightmare of “mid-years’’ could again be blamed. With the return of Mr. Richard Kenary as Biology teacher, the Biology Club was formed, and the sophomores actively participated in it. Charles Crane, who later left Millbury High to go to school in Worcester, was President. Ruth Lee was Vice-President, and Reese Rickards was Treasurer. FEBRUARY, 1946 The silver lining of February, after the dark clouds of the January “mid-years,’ was marked by the second Senior Prom of our high school history. MARCH, APRIL, and MAY, 1946 The spring months moved along very rapidly with little to record, and with the arrival of June we could look for- ward to two important events—the summer vacation and becoming upper classmen when we returned to school in September. However, before leaving school we experienced a very lovely Junior Prom, one which many sophomores at- tended. SEPTEMBER, 1946 We made it! We were at last upper classmen. As we felt we had chosen well the year before, we made no change in our slate of class officers. With the start of the school’s social and club activities as juniors, our boys and girls, having all the necessary confidence, entered into the spirit of things. In the clubs we had many members and officers. Officers of the Biology Club were: Laurie Nevalsky, President; Bette Fleming, Secretary. In the Glee Club, Rosemary Norton was President. Roberta Webber, Genevieve Rice, and Ruth Lee served as Librarians. Mary Credit and Bob Goff repre- sented us on the Reflector Staff as Editor and Assistant Editor, respectively. In sports, our class took over in true junior style, placing many boys and girls on the various teams. OCTOBER, 1946 We held a special class meeting in order to choose a ring committee. Those elected were: Barbara Bebo, Gen- evieve Rice, Ardath Whicher, Howard Greene, and Richard Hagstrom. We felt that we were well on our way towards graduation, though it still seemed far ahead of us. NOVEMBER, 1946 At a special assembly, Mr. Shea, Superintendent of Schools, made an important announcement. We were all pleased to hear that Maxine Reade had received a medal from the Horace Mann Society. JANUARY and FEBRUARY, 1947 Following the holiday season we returned once more to mid-year exams. This was followed by the Senior Prom and the approaching baseball season. MAY, 1947 At this time we chose our picture committee. It con- sisted of Beverly Cote, Rosemary Norton, Laurie Nevalsky, Howie Greene, and Dick Hagstrom. JUNE, 1947 With this month we really came into our own with the Junior Prom. Rosemary Norton was chosen chairman of the decoration committee. Midst the beauty of a Dutch evening scene, replete with windmills and tulips, we instituted a new practice by choos- ing a Prom Queen, and we were justly proud that Carol Reid, on e of our own classmates, was chosen. With this prom we bade the seniors farewell, and prepared to take over Millbury High School. SEPTEMBER, 1947 At last we had reached the goal which seemed so far away in 1944—Seniors finally! But what a busy year ahead of us, and what a happy one! Our class offiicers of the previous year were all re-elected at our first class meeting, and served in the following capacities: Roland Dunn, Pres- ident; Paul Chase, Vice-President; Maxine Reade, Secretary; and Ruth Lee, Treasurer. When football got under way we were well represented with nine boys on the team, a great team which made foot- ball history for Millbury High School by completing the season undefeated. Included among its victories was one over the traditional rival, Northbridge High. What a game that was!!! We beat them 12-0, and that was cause enough for jubilation in Millbury on this Thanksgiving Day of 1947, the greatest event in our high school career. We are justly proud of our boys under the leadership of Captain Roland Dunn. The following seniors upheld the honor of our class: Tom Dolan, Arthur Frazier, Howard Greene, Richard Greenfield, John Holland, Charles Foshay, Arthur Racicot, and Edward Balmer. Reese Rickards acted as man- ager. Following this victory another honor came to us when “Red” Frazier was chosen to play on the County All-Stars. The girls, under the leadership of Captain Bette Budreau, had a successful season in Field Hockey. Rosemary Norton was chosen captain of the girls’ bas- ketball team and Fred Perry led the boys through a success- ful season. DECEMBER, 1947 4 After struggling through a number of rehearsals, at long last we established ourselves in the field of dramatic art by producing “Spring Green,” a comedy in three acts. The cast was composed mostly of seniors. These were as follows: Dorothy Purdie, Esther Alexander, Rita Dupuis, Grace Stansbury, Reese Rickards, Thomas Dolan, Arthur Frazier, Richard Hagstrom, Howard Greene, Roland Dunn, and Ardath Whicher. This month was an important one in that a new idea was developed by Governor Bradford—that of sending high school students to Boston to take part in ““Good-Government Day.’ Arthur Frazier was our Representative from this dis- trict. Once more the Christmas vacation was with us, and with it came the realization that this was our last year together. JANUARY, 1948 Back to school again, and we found ourselves with one more river to cross. With a confidence which belied our trepidation, we made preparation for our mid-year exam- Inations. FEBRUARY, 1948 This month brought the most important event in our school social life, our long awaited Senior Prom. It was staged with a motif borrowed from the Gay Nineties, but as some of us thought about it being our next-to-last prom as Millbury High School students we were a little sad. The class voted to keep the same committee for this dance as they had for the Junior Prom, with the exception of the Decorations Committee. After all, we wanted as many as possible of our classmates with decorative ability to have the opportunity of expressing it. The following committee was responsible for the fine job of decorating: Rosemary Norton, Grace Stansbury, Maxine Bengtson, Bette Fleming, and Robert Goff. APRIL, 1948 Time now to prepare for the longed-for graduation ex- ercises and our yearbook. For the Aftermath, Maxine Reade was chosen Editor-in-Chief and had the following staff: Rosemary Norton and Howard Greene, Assistant Editors; Roland Dunn, chairman of the Advertising Committee. Seniors elected to write special features for the yearbook were: Robert Goff, Science Club; Paul Chase, French Club; Bette Fleming, Cheering Squad; Alfred Perry, Boys’ Bas- ketball; Rosemary Norton, Girls’ Basketball; Loren Bell, Baseball; Bette Budreau, Field Hockey; Mary Credit, Re- flector. In keeping with our class trad ition of introducing new ideas, we all sported new class pins. With the advent of Easter came the announcement of the Honor Students who were as follows: Beverly Cote, Mary Credit, Dorothy Purdie, Maxine Reade, Barbara Reed, Gen- evieve Rice, Roberta Webber, Ardath Whicher, and Robert Goff. From among these the following were chosen to speak at our graduation exercises: Beverly Cote, Dorothy Purdie, Maxine Reade, and Barbara Reed. For Class Day speakers the following were chosen: Carol Reid, Class Statistics; Thomas Dolan, Glass Gifts; Paul Chase, Prophecy; Rosemary Norton, Omissions and Corrections; Ardath Whicher, History. MAY, 1948 This month brings us very cl ose to the end of our high school days, and as our graduation draws closer we are stirred by mixed feelings of pleasure and sadness. The four years have passed all too quickly as we prepare to say “bon voyage” to our classmates. Omitting any commercial for this broadcast, your an- nouncer wishes to take this opportunity to be different from other news analysts and historians by admitting that | may have made an error in the telling of, or omitted en- tirely some important event. It is entirely my responsibility, and it should cast no reflection on your station. Now | see that our time is up. This is your news com- mentator, Ardath Whicher, signing off. This is station MHS at 1948 on your dial. ARDATH WHICHER Feelba val aye a It is September, 1960. Being financially secure and hav- ing retired from active business, | have decided to use my time to advantage. Always having been interested in pub- lished editions of letters, and never having read one that appealed to me particularly, | have decided to write an edition of my own. | shall entitle my book “Not at the Top but Climbing’; | shall include in it the delightful and interesting letters written by my classmates of the Class of 1948, telling of their experiences and accomplishments in climbing the ladder of success. My classmates have co- operated with me and have sent many letters which they have received from our mutual friends. | now have up-to- the-minute information on all the members of my class. My next task is to prepare my material for writing. Before doing so, however, | shall have to read the letters. | hardly know where to begin. Oh, here's one from Claire Gill addressed to Lorraine Caplette: Dear Lorraine, | received your card and was glad to know what kind of trip you went on this spring. It must have been a nice change from your job as employment man- ager at the Norman Jannery Bakery Shop. By the way, how does Mavorette Shepard like her position as secretary to Mr. Jannery? Under such competent guidance, Eddie Taylor must be developing into quite a baker by now. Well, | guess that's all the news | have except that | enjoy my work designing dresses very much. Write soon. Love, Claire Now here's another interesting letter written by Sherry Donnelly to Tom Dolan. Oh, oh! | guess I'll have to cut out a portion of this letter. Hello, Tom, Well, how is your campaign for President of the United States coming along? You will surely get one hundred per cent support from this vicinity. Any time . you need any more help with your campaign just con- tact the Donnelly Public Relations Company. |, or one of my assistants, Dick LeClaire, Loren Bell, or Red Frazier, will be glad to tackle any assignment possible. | read in the paper that Coach Roland Dunn has been having great success with the Millbury High School athletic teams. His wife, the former ‘‘Bubbles’ Stans- bury, is still carrying on with her nursing. We ought to try to visit them some day. That's all for now, Tom, and if you have time don't forget to write. Your old pal, Sherry | guess | can skip these three letters. There isn't much news in them. But what's this? It looks like Bette Budreau’s PRUPHECTCY handwriting. Yes, it is and it is addressed to Carol Reid. This ought to be interesting. I'll omit the gossip and relate only the information in which | am interested. Dear Carol, | was finally able to take a little time off from my duties as an airline hostess with the T. W. A. to write. The pilot of the plane, Newell Gordon, and his co- pilot and radioman, Jimmy O'Neill, are both old class- mates of ours. Remember? | really enjoy my work. One of our most recent passengers was John Holland, the famous racing car driver, now on a tour of ex- hibitions throughout the United States. His alternate driver, Roger Corey, was supposed to be waiting in the next city. Tell me more about your newspaper columnist work when you write. | understand Rosemary Norton does all your illustrating. What a combination! I'll call you the next time I'm in your town. Love, Bette This seems to be a very short letter, but wait! No wonder; it is a telegram to the “Millbury Times” in care of Mary Credit: ESTHER ALEXANDER AND DICK HAGSTROM MAKE THEIR BROADWAY SINGING DEBUT TONIGHT. Laurie Nevalsky, Manager Judging from this bit of news, Mary Credit is now radio, stage, and screen reporter for the famous “Millbury Times.” Evidently, Laurie Nevalsky, who manages these two singers, has them now only one step away from stardom. Edward Balmer, editor of the newspaper, immediately put this item into the headlines. This next bit of mail looks rather official with Aero- nautics, Inc., on the outside of the letter. Well, I'll just have to look into this envelope. No wonder it's so official; it was written by Bob Goff, a member of the staff of aero- nautical engineers at Aeronautics, Inc. Here's how it reads: Dear Howie, | heard your radio show the other night, and you are certainly a great success as a comedian. | think you have the best half-hour show on the radio. It sounds so familiar with Reese Rickards as an- nouncer and Carolyn Gullberg, featured vocalist. | understand you have a few more Millbury stars in your orchestra with Richard Greenfield, pianist; Frank Bergstrom, trumpet player; Bo Webber, girl drummer; and Virginia Shumski, accordionist. What talent to have in one show! By the way, while you are visiting Millbury, | would like to invite you and the cast of the “Scream with Greene” radio show to dinner some time this week. | wish you would call or let me know your best oppor- tunity to attend dinner. Sincerely, Bob This next letter seems to very artistic, with little hand- drawn figures appearing on the envelope. A little further investigation shows that is is some of Maxine Bengtson’s work and the letter is addressed to Rita Dupuis. Dear Rita, | can hardly wait for you to bring your professional acrobatic show to Millbury. It has been advertised for weeks now. | understand that Millie Pajala is now in your great show and is appearing as a feature attrac- tion. | really enjoy my job of creating new designs to put on writing paper, handkerchiefs, and cards. What do you think of the little figures that | put on the envelope? | hope to hear from you soon. Love, Maxine This next parcel really looks interesting. | see that it is addressed to Maxine Reade. Now who could have wriiten this letter? Why, of course, it is from Ruth Lee. | wonder what she has to say. Dear Mac, I've been trying to get time off to see you in your new position as Dean of the Millbury Junior College. You must have some good teachers in Barbara Reed and Beverly Dulmaine, and Alice Dumont must be an excellent physical education instructor. My work here as a model with the Joe Pichierri Model Agency keeps me occupied most of the time, but | plan to visit you sometime during my vacation. Love, Ruth Miss Bette Fleming Fleming Cure-all Hospit al Millbury, Massachusetts Now, what have we here? This is some address and quite official | would say. I'll have to pry into this in a hurry. | don't want to miss anything you know. The letter is from Beverly Cote, who now is living in New York City, and is teaching school in one of New York's largest high schools. Dear Bette, | was glad to receive your letter this week, and | thought | would reply immediately. | was pleased to hear that you had opened your own hospital and in such an expanding metropolis. It was fortunate that you were able to get such good assistants as Jackie Fortin, Grace May, Ruth Sharp, and Audrey Lundstrom. Do you remember Ardie Whicher? Well, | met her the other day quite by accident. | hailed one of the city's many cabs. On the door | read ‘Rice Better Service Taxi Company ; and there, sitting in back of the wheel, was Ardie Whicher, one of the city's best cab drivers. She told me all about her job and she said that some of the other drivers were Rita Boucher, Marie Powers, and Eleanor Vendetti. Gen Rice, of course, was president. Gabe Gaulin and Edwin Fiell- man served as foremen in this thriving business. Love, Beverly This next letter is very short, but it seems to contain some interesting information. It was sent by Dot Purdie, and it is addressed to Florence Markey. Here it is and rather in- teresting too: Dear Florence, | heard you broadcasting the Boston Red Sox- Detroit Tigers game recently. You are certainly an im- provement over that previous sportscaster. You must really enjoy your work, broadcasting the game in the afternoon and having your own sports show in the evening. | was quite interested to learn from your last sports show that Freddie Perry is now playing pro- fessional baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Some of your other interesting items were that Bill Lindsay, with his new model speedboat, is trying for the cham- pionship of the United States; and that Art Racicot is playing football with the newly formed Millbury Steamrollers. As for myself, | have been kept very busy with my teaching at Millbury High School. Write when pos- sible. Love, Dot This last letter is addressed to Barbara Bebo, and it is from Margaret Braman, another member of the Class of ‘48. Dear Barbara, | understand that the store which you manage has expanded recently. | think | ought to make it a point to visit the Kiesiner-Svedberg Dress Shop. It was a good step forward when Nelson Kiesiner and Carl Svedberg decided to join forces; their business appears to be thriving. | read in the paper that Claire Adams, the famous fashion expert, has left her position in Hollywood to head the staff of designers at the Kiesiner-Svedberg Dress Shop. | wish that you would write and tell me more about your super saleswoman, Frances Kotel. In your letter to me you asked where | had been working. Well, Marcella Walinsky and | are running the world-famous novelty store in downtown Worcester. | wish you would try to visit us soon. Sincerely, Margaret This is the last letter that | plan to use in my book. Now | must begin the long and difficult task of assembling this material and putting it into book form. | certainly have enjoyed reading these letters written by the members of the Class of '48; they have awakened pleasant memories of the many happy days spent at Millbury High School. | sin- cerely hope that the reading public will enjoy my book as much as | shall enjoy getting it ready for publication. PAUL CHASE CLASS STAT 1 oe CLAIRE ADAMS (Kay) ROGER COREY (Rog) Address: River Street Address: Prospect Street wu - Favorite Expression: “‘Well, one more day is over’ Favorite Expression: “No kidding, it really runs Pastime: Traveling with the Modernaires Pastime: Repairing his ‘Model T Ambition: To be an ambitious wife Ambition: To go forty miles per hour Favorite Song: ‘‘As Time Goes By” Favorite Song: ‘'I'll Get By’ ESTHER ALEXANDER BEVERLY COTE (Bev) Address: Burbank Street Address: Ackerman Road Favorite Expression: ‘| can't sing; I’m hoarse’ Favorite Expression: “‘No, | don't like Lab”’ Pastime: Singing for the gang Pastime: Being sweet and quiet Ambition: To be a success Ambition: To go to State Teachers Favorite Song: ‘Time Waits For No One” Favorite Song: ‘Sweet And Lovely ’ EDWARD BALMER (Buster) MARY CREDIT Address: Hamilton Street Address: Johnson Street Favorite Expression: ‘Seen Joan around?” Favorite Expression: ‘‘Is this ever fun Pastime: Eating Pastime: Motorcycling Ambition: To kindle an old flame Ambition: To be a success in the bank Favorite Song: “‘Ain't Ya Ever Coming Back?’ Favorite Song: ‘’Racing With The Moon’’ Wearer of the “'M’’ Wearer of the ‘'‘M’’ BARS ARAC RES Inca THOMAS DOLAN (Tom) Address: Park Hill Avenue Kelavester Sumner creek Favorite Expression: ‘Have you seen the gym teacher?’ Pastime, Working at Harris Pastime: Keeping up with Dick and Sherry Ambition: To be a good secretary Ambition: To retire at twenty Favorite Song: “The Secretary Song Favorite Song: ‘Money !s The Root Of All Evil’’ LOREN BELL (Ding-Dong) Wearer of the “'M’ Address: Greenwood Street Favorite Expression: ‘Now, that’s what | call nice’ rai, DONNELLY (Sherry) Pastime: Travelling to Howe Avenue fess: West Main Street Favorite Expression: ‘'Well-a, well-a, well-a, what ‘are you doin’2”’ Ambition: To live near the center Basti S : Dominick’ Favorite Song: ‘‘Oh, Looka There Ain't She Pretty?’’ Sse 2 POMS aor ee Favorite Expression: ‘There's just no sense to it’ Wacrermoriihemnls Ambition: ee ae the distance between Bramanville and South Main ree MAXINE BENGTSON (Mac) Favorite Song: ‘'Oh, Genevieve'' Address: Oak Street re Wearer of: thee hag Favorite Expression: ‘| can break my date Pastime: Going to sorority BEVERLY DULMAINE (Bev) Ambition: Not to get caught cheating Address: Wheelock Avenue Favorite Song: ‘‘| Only Want A Buddy Not A Sweetheart'’ Favorite Expression: ‘That's what it says in Webster's” FRANK BERGSTROM __(Bergie} Pastime: Reading Drees Greahweedisiect Ambition: To be an English teacher P Favorite’ Expression: ‘What's new?” Favorite Song: ‘‘In A Corner Book Store Pastime: Playing the trumpet ALICE DUMONT Ambition: To be a minister Address: Columbia Street, Worcester Favorite Song: ‘Wishing’ Favorite Expression: ‘Sure, | can do it” RITA BOUCHER Pastime: Being friendly Address: Providence Street Ambition: To make Henry a good wife Favorite Expression: ‘| have a date tonight'' Favorite Song: ‘Just Say That I'm A Friend Of Yours’’ Pastime: Going with Norman Wearer of the ‘‘M’’ Ambition: To make her home in Quinsig Favorite Song: ‘'To Each His Own MARGARET BRAMAN (Maggie) Address: West Main Street Favorite Expression: ‘Oh, it's much too far'’ Pastime: Working at the West Millbury Post Office Ambition: To get out of isolation Favorite Song: “‘Out Of Nowhere’’ ROLAND DUNN (Dunny) Address: Alpine Street Favorite Expression: ‘Well, gee, Bubs’’ Pastime: Trying to please everyone Ambition: To learn to jitter-bug Favorite Song: ''He Was The Best President We Ever Had ’ Wearer of the ‘‘M ’ ELIZABETH BUDREAU (Bette) RITA DUPUIS Address: Maple Street Address: North Main Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘Well, pardon me” Favorite Expression: ‘‘Oh, that's nothing Pastime: Going to formals Pastime: Doing acrobatic dancing Ambition: To live in Atlantic City Ambition: To make a hit on Broadway Favorite Song: ‘‘Dancing In The Dark ’ Favorite Song: ‘'There’s No Business Like Show Business’’ Wearer of the ''M ' EDWIN FJELLMAN (Ed) LORRAINE pegs (Cappy) Address: West Main Street Address: Cana street : - Favorite Expression: ‘‘Aw, | don't feel like it'’ Favorite Expression: ‘‘| had another fight with Paul Pastinges Taking” care. of thes cave Pastime: A cross between talking and arguing Ambition: To say the right thing at the right time Favorite Song: ‘‘l'm All Dressed Up With A Broken Heart’’ Ambition: To own a gentleman's farm Favorite Song: ‘‘Cow Cow Boogie ’ PAUL CHASE ELIZABETH FLEMING (Bette) Address: South Main Street Address: Scott Street Favorite Expression: “‘Who, what, why, how?'' Favorite Expression: “Now be good, Rosemary’’ Pastime: Asking questions Pastime: Feeding the chemistry class Ambition: To get a logical answer Ambition: To be a good nurse Favorite Song: ‘‘Tell Me Why’’ Favorite Song: ‘An Irish Lullaby ’ Wearer of the ‘'M'' Wearer of the ‘'M ' JACQUELINE FORTIN (Jackie) Address: Beach Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘Where are my glasses?’ Pastime: Working in the market Ambition: To work as hard as Mickey Favorite Song: ‘My Buddy’’ CHARLES FOSHAY (Charlie) Address: Elm Street Favorite Expression: “How they going, buddy? ’ Pastime: Dancing Ambition: To own a private dance hall Favorite Song: ‘Juke Box Saturday Night ’ Wearer of the ‘'M’’ ARTHUR FRAZIER (Red) Address: Farnsworth Court Favorite Expression: “‘Course they aren't silly’ Pastime: Lecturing Ambition: To find the perfect girl Favorite Song: ‘‘My Ideal’’ Wearer of the ‘‘M ' GABRIEL GAULIN (Gabe) Address: West Main Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘Shall | repeat it?’’ Pastime: Prompting the good neighbor policy with Canada Ambition: To have everyone hear him Favorite Song: ‘'Whispering ’ CLAIRE GILL Address: Grafton Street Favorite Expression: ‘You have more troubles! ’ Pastime: Writing notes to Bob Ambition: To make Bob happy Favorite Song: ‘Thanks For The Memories'' ROBERT GOFF (Bob) Address: West Main Street Favorite Expression: ‘It's a cinch’ Pastime: Running the Science Club Ambition: To be a second Einstein Favorite Song: ‘‘Accentuate The Positive’ NEWELL GORDON (Buddy) Address: Wheelock Avenue Favorite Expression: ‘Aw, it can wait Pastime: Keeping Mr. Beaton company Ambition: None at the present time Favorite Song: ‘‘Manana’’ HOWARD GREENE (Howie) Address: Millbury Avenue Favorite Expression: ‘You're not only whistling’’ Pastime: Taking the blame Ambition: To carve rotten wood Favorite Song: ‘‘Let's Have A Little Smile’ Wearer of the “'M ' RICHARD GREENFIELD (Red) Address: Greenwood Street Favorite Expression: ‘Well, | like it’ Pastime: Driving Janice to school Ambition: To be a landscaper Favorite Song: ‘‘Trees’’ Wearer of the ''M ' CAROLYN GULLBERG Address: Johnson Street Favorite Expression: “‘! can't, I've got rehearsal’ Pastime: Going to radio club Ambition: To be a great star Favorite Song: ‘‘Carolyn’’ RICHARD HAGSTROM (Dick) Address: Dustin Street, Worcester Favorite Expression: ‘‘But there is a theory to hie Pastime: Amusing the boys at recess Ambition: To be a successful engineer Favorite Song: ‘‘Roberta’’ JOHN HOLLAND (Johnny) Address: Wheelock Avenue Favorite Expression: ‘How fast will it go?’ Pastime: Taking the Bramanville gang home from school Ambition: To own a private bus Favorite Song: “'I'll Be Down To Get You In A Taxi Wearer of the '‘M ' NORMAN JANNERY (Eph) Address: Cherry Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘There’s always room for one more’ Pastime: Driving the gang to the ‘‘island ’ Ambition: To go back with Babs Favorite Song: ‘‘Heart Breaker’’ NELSON KEISNER Address: Greenwood Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘Hello, little girl’’ Pastime: Sleeping seventh period Ambition: To become an admiral Favorite Song: ‘‘Here Comes The Navy FRANCES KOTEL (Franny) Address: Ellenwood Road Favorite Expression: ‘'Oh, gwan!'’ Pastime: Keeping up with May Ambition: To meet the right one Favorite Song: ''Some Day My Prince Will Come'’ RICHARD LeCLAIRE (Dick) Address: Howe Avenue Favorite Expression: ‘'l can't help it if I'm silly’ Pastime: Being the life of the party Ambition: To succeed Bob Hope Favorite Song: ‘Laugh, Clown, Laugh Wearer of the ‘'M ' RUTH LEE (Ruthie) Address: Hamilton Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘Well, I'm not going to argue with you Pastime: Making carbon-copy letters Ambition: To choose one Bob Favorite Song: ‘Two Loves Have | ' WILLIAM LINDSAY (Bill) Address: Main Street Favorite Expression: ‘Ah, baloney! Pastime: Keeping the First National in swing Ambition: To be manager of the store Favorite Song: “‘Nice Work If You Can Get It'’ AUDREY LUNDSTROM Address: Wheelock Avenue Favorite Expression: ‘'Can you ride a horse? ’ Pastime: Reading Ambition: To enter a rodeo Favorite Song: ‘‘Don't Fence Me In” FLORENCE MARKEY (Flossie) Address: Marion Avenue Favorite Expression: ‘Don't count your chickens before they hatch Pastime: Being a member of the East Millbury Gang Ambition: To be around when East Millbury becomes a metropolis Favorite So ng: ‘‘Let The Rest Of The World Go By ’ GRACE MAY (Gracie) Address: Sycamore Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘Oh, don't rush me!’ Pastime: Waiting for opportunity to knock Ambition: To be happy always Favorite Song: ‘Give Me Five Minutes More’ LAWRENCE NEVALSKY (Laurie) Address: West Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘Leave me alone’ Pastime: Whistling Ambition: To succeed the ‘‘whistler'’ Favorite Song: ‘‘Alone”’ Wearer of the ‘'M ’ ROSEMARY NORTON (Rosie) Address: West Main Street Favorite Expression: “‘Oh, you're kidding me” Pastime: Giving a helping hand to all Ambition: To remain young and happy Favorite Song: ‘‘Personality’’ Wearer of the “'M'' JAMES O'NEILL (Jimmy) Address: Millbury Avenue Favorite Expression: ‘'| got an ‘A’ in chemistry’ Pastime: Hunting Ambition: To become president Favorite Song: ‘‘Dream’’ Wearer of the “'M’’ MILDRED PAJALA (Millie) Address: Oak Street Favorite Expression: “‘I'm seeing Chris tonight’ Pastime: Being quiet Ambition: To cause a riot Favorite Song: ‘They Wouldn't Believe Me’ ALFRED PERRY (Freddy) Address: Main Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘We can do it, fellas’’ Pastime: Being a good sport Ambition: To play in the major leagues Favorite Song: ‘A Fellow Needs A Girl”’ Wearer of the ‘'M’’ JOSEPH PICHIERRI (Joe) Address: Main Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘Did you do your bookkeeping?’’ Pastime: Walking to Bramanville Ambition: To get an ‘‘A’' in bookkeeping Favorite Song: ‘‘Let's Take The Long Way Home’' MARIE POWERS Address: Maple Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘Why, when | was your age... Pastime: Playing Mama to the freshmen Ambition: To make Joe see the light Favorite Song: ‘‘Passing Fancy'' DOROTHY PURDIE (Dot) Address: Waters Court Favorite Expression: ‘‘| don't think so’’ Pastime: Arguing Ambition: To out-talk Mr. Shaw Favorite Song: ‘‘Anything You Can Do | Can Do Better ' ARTHUR RACICOT (Art) Address: Wheelock Avenue Favorite Expression: “| dunno’’ Pastime: Swinging his arms Ambition: To succeed Rip Van Winkle Favorite Song: ‘‘Ask Anyone Who Knows'’ Wearer of the ‘'M’’ MAXINE READE (Mac) Address: Prospect Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘Well, | guess’’ Pastime: Dodging praise Ambition: To keep Freddy happy Favorite Song: ‘Sweet Sixteen’ Wearer of the ‘'M’’ BARBARA REED (Barb) Address: West Main Street Favorite Expression: “‘Holy cow!’’ Pastime: Chatting with Dot Ambition: To go to Colby College Favorite Song: ‘Sentimental Journey’’ CAROL REID (Chief) Address: Church Street Favorite Expression: ‘Well, if you say sol’’ Pastime: Laughing Ambition: To out-laugh Dick LeClaire Favorite Song: ‘Baby Face’’ GENEVIEVE RICE (Gen) Address: South Main Street Favorite Expression: '‘Oh, for a cup of coffee’’: Pastime: Driving the gang around Ambition: To beat Sherry at cards Favorite Song: ‘That's My Desire”’ Wearer of the “'M’’ REESE RICKARDS (The Voice) Address: Elm Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘Now you'll have to admit... Pastime: Annoying Mae Ambition: To succeed Gil Hodges Favorite Song: ‘‘Pass That Peace Pipe ’ Wearer of the ‘'M'' RUTH SHARP (Ruthie) Address: Miles Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘Want some gum?’’ Pastime: Playing nursemaid Ambition: To be a florist Favorite Song: '‘The Bubble Gum Song’’ MAVORETTE SHEPARD (Mae) Address: Scott Street Favorite Expression: “Will you grow up, Reese?’’ Pastime: Creating new hair-dos Ambition: To make Dick a good wife Favorite Song: ‘Open The Door, Richard ' VIRGINIA SHUMSKI! (Ginny) Address: Greenwood Street Favorite Expression: “‘Have you heard this one?”’ Pastime: Playing the accordian Ambition: To tell a joke no one has heard Favorite Song: ‘The Accordian Polka’ GRACE STANSBURY (Bubbles) Address: Hamilton Street Favorite Expression: ‘You ain't only woofin . . . Pastime: Planning original things to do Ambition: To keep the H.B.'s together Favorite Song: ‘‘There Must Be A Way”’ CARL SVEDBERG Address: West Main Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘| don't think | can”’ Pastime: Keeping in hiding Ambition: To be a hermit Favorite Song: ‘‘I'm A Lonely Little Petunia’’ EDWARD TAYLOR (Eddie) Address: Riverlin Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘That’s clean enough, Jim” Pastime: Sweeping the school Ambition: To take Jim's place Favorite Song: ‘'l’'ve Been Working In The Schoolhouse’ ELEANOR VENDETTI (Elena) Address: Grafton Street Favorite Expression: ‘‘Aw, have a heart’ Pastime: Chumming with Audrey Ambition: To master French Favorite Song: ‘You Belong To My Heart'’ MARCELLA WALINSKY (Mickey) Address: Millbury Avenue Favorite Expression: ‘Well, have | got a beaut!'’ Pastime: Telling jokes Ambition: To out-grow blushing Favorite Song: ‘‘My Blushing Rosie’’ ROBERTA WEBBER (Bo) Address: Dorothy Road Favorite Expression: ‘'| didn't do any homework ’ Pastime: Studying bookkeeping Ambition: To succeed Mr. Lacouture Favorite Song: ‘‘Constantly ’ Wearer of the ‘‘M’’ ARDATH WHICHER (Ardie) Address: Pearl Street Favorite Expression: ‘Hey, | got a letter today ’ Pastime: Vacationing in Johnson City Ambition: To make Reese a good wife Favorite Song: ‘‘The Sidewalks Of New York’ we Lee of Von “What is so rare as a day in June,'’ especially a day that has the significance this one has for us? Today, we are in a gay and happy mood Parents, Teachers, Classmates, and Friends: as we observe our Class Day Exercises, recalling the many problems we encountered, the many humorous incidents we enjoyed, and the outstanding achievements attained by idividual members of our class during our four years at Millbury High School. We shall even attempt to predict what the future holds for each of us. Today, we wish to express our gratitude to our parents, who, by their sacrifices and encouragement, have made our high school education possible. It is also timely for us to thank our principal and our teachers for the guidance and assistance which they have so generously given us. We hope that we have merited the kindness and attention of all those who were interested in helping us to mold our lives for future success. It is with pleasure, therefore, that |, in behalf of the Class of Nineteen Hundred Forty-Eight, cordially welcome you to this, our Class Day program. Oe Me reas UeNeds eee L Dear Joan, | saw an old flame of yours at a football game the other day. ROLAND DUNN CORRECTIONS University Avenue Millbury, Massachusetts June 7, 1965 It was at the annual game between the University of Millbury and the Uni- versity of Northbridge. It seemed good to get pushed about in a crowd—just like old times. Imagine how | felt when | found myself yelling, ‘‘Come on, Red! Come on, White!’’ with a bald-headed gent who was sitting next to me. He was none other than Paul Chase. Believe it or not, Professor Paul Chase had lost his hair in the Lab at the University of Millbury. Something just exploded and that was the end of Paul's hair. Paul said that he enjoyed teaching until that experiment. interest from his retirement pension. By the way, he was asking for you. Now, still a bachelor, he has retired to a huge ranch, where he is living on the Now that | have told you the latest news, you ought to take a hint and come here for a visit. You know that a certain ranch called Sutton Acres isn't far from here. (aeleedaese:s Words by Richard Greenfield Tune: ‘'| Can't Begin to Tell You. ' Son g Four happy years together At dear old Millbury High Were joyous years we never shall forget. We'll cherish all the friendships Of those we knew so well, And thoughts of them will in our memory dwell. The fun we had in classes, Our proms and football games, Will keep our hearts remembering and make us young again. And now it is Commencement, The time for us to part, There is a strain of sadness in our hearts. Love, Rosie (Mrs. Anthony) Rosemary Norton Oh, Millbury High, we're leaving We're bidding y ou adieu, Our hearts will always treasure joys we knew. Our lives are just beginning, And when life's storms are new, Our days with you will help us see them through. And when we are pursuing Success along life's way, “Not at the top, but climbing,’ our motto will be each day. So once again, dear Millbury, We sadly say adieu; To you we will remain forever true. Fe Goa SAE oa b To CLAIRE ADAMS, Who is a charming girl, We give these bobby pins To make her hair curl. To ESTHER ALEXANDER, Who is on her way to fame, We give these lights To place ‘round her name. To BUSTER BALMER, Who loves to eat, We give this meal ticket May he have a grand treat. To BARBARA BEBO, Who has a good word for all, We give this telephone May she get many a call. To LOREN BELL, A regular boy, We give these bells To ring out his joy. To MAXINE BENGTSON, Who goes with Ernie, We give these tickets To take a long journey. To FRANKIE BERGSTROM, Who plays in the band, We give this plane To tour the land. To RITA BOUCHER, Who with Norman goes, To add to her trousseau We give these clothes. To MARGARET BRAMAN, A West Millburyite, We give this spy glass To keep us in sight. To BETTE BUDREAU, Who likes to joke, We give this nickel To buy a coke. To LORRAINE CAPLETTE, Who loves to sing, We give for inspiration This picture of Bing. To PAUL CHASE, A sharp-looking lad, We give this tie It's the latest fad. To ROGER COREY, Who drives a Model T, We give this window wiper So he can see. To BEVERLY COTE, Who is going to teach school, We give these ‘kids’’ Who are easy to rule. To MARY CREDIT, A banker to be, We give this coin To go on a spree. To TOMMY DOLAN, A man about town, We give this anchor To hold him down. To SHERRY DONNELLY, Who is so snappy, We give this song book To keep him happy. To BEV DULMAINE, Who speaks so well, We give this gadget That she may sell. To ALICE DUMONT, A very good girl, We give these needles So she can purl. To ROLAND DUNN, Who has no troubles, We give a picture Of his girl-friend, “Bubbles.” To RITA DUPUIS, Who is a dancer so fine, We give these shoes To keep us in mind. To EDWIN FJELLMAN, Who works on a farm, We give this horn To sound an alarm. I Pe Tete To BETTE FLEMING, With a smile so bright, We give this tooth paste To keep her teeth white. To JACKIE FORTIN, Who has hair so dark, We give this dog That is able to bark. To CHARLIE FOSHAY, A husky lad, We give these jokes To keep him glad. To RED FRAZIER, Our own all-star, We give these shoes To run fast and far. To GABE GAULIN, Who needs no advice, We give these tongs To carry ice. To CLAIRE GILL, Who lives far from school, We give this car Which runs without fuel. To BOBBY GOFF, A scientific man, We give this test tube To keep on hand. To NEWELL GORDON, A real he-man, We give these ropes To play Tarzan. To HOWIE GREENE, Who is so fleet, We give this map To find Sycamore Street. To “RED” GREENFIELD, Who pounds the keys, We give this boat To sail the seas. To CAROLYN GULLBERG, Who sings the blues, We give this record Called ‘Tea for Two.” jee) Betis omott|c | aby b Ot To DICK HAGSTROM, Who has a ‘Bo,’ We give this arrow Now watch it go. To JOHN HOLLAND, Who flies so low, We give these wings To make him go. To NORMAN JANNERY, Who is a baker, We give for his work A big salt shaker. To NELSON KIESINER, An old sailor boy, We give this hat Which is the real “McCoy.” To FRANCES KOTEL, Who chums with Mae, We give this horn To keep herself gay. To DICK LeCLAIRE, Who is never blue, We give these funnies May he read them through. To RUTH LEE, Who is going to train, We give these pills To stop patients’ pains. To BILL LINDSAY, A first-rate clerk, We give this broom To keep him at work. To AUDREY LUNDSTROM, Who wears a bright smile, We give this horse So she can ride in style. To FLORENCE MARKEY, Of the East Millbury gang, We give this gun Which goes bang! bang! To GRACE MAY, So quiet and true, We give this gum So she can chew and chew. To LARRY NEVALSKY, Who always whistles, We give this knife To cut down East Millbury thistles. To ROSIE NORTON, So great in art, We give this brush To get a start. To JIMMY O'NEILL, Who is so small, We give this tonic So he'll grow tall. To MILLIE PAJALA, Who is so quiet, We give this candy So she won't have to buy it. To FREDDY PERRY, An athletic lad, We give this baseball We know he'll be glad. To JOE PICHIERRI, Who is so sharp, We give this instrument, A miniature harp. To MARIE POWERS, A pal of the girls, We give this top For her to twirl. To DOT PURDIE, Who was in the play, We give these tickets To old Broadway. To ARTHUR RACICOT, Who is so quiet, We give this rattle To cause a riot. To MAXINE READE, Who some day will wed, We give this picture Of a boy named Fred. To BARBARA REED, Who is so neat, We give this pop corn We hope it's a treat. To CAROL REID, Who is so gay, We give this dancer To swing and sway. Peet sh To GEN RICE, Who is sweet and merry, We give this snapshot Of dear old Sherry. To REESE RICKARDS, With a radio voice, We give these scripts May he take his choice. To RUTH SHARP, So young and fair, We give this bow To wear in her hair. To MAE SHEPARD, Who has such red hair, We give this comb To keep it fair. To VIRGINIA SHUMSKI, Who has fine taste, We give this sash To wear ‘round her waist. To GRACE STANSBURY, Who is full of fun, We give for protection A little toy gun. To CARL SVEDBERG, A woman hater, We give this doll We hope he'll take her. To EDDIE TAYLOR, Who sweeps our school, We give this soda To keep him cool. To ELEANOR VENDETTI, Who is so shy, We give this kite To fly in the sky. To MARCELLA WALINSKY, A very nice girl, We give this pinwheel So she'll have a whirl. To BO WEBBER, Who goes with Dick, To show who is boss We give this nice little stick. To ARDIE WHICHER, A friend so fine, We give this gold So she'll always shine. Signed, THOMAS DOLAN A Gift To Mankind Louis Braille is one of the greatest benefactors of the blind. As a child, he delighted to play in his father's workshop punching holes in scraps of leather with an awl. One day the sharp tool slipped, injuring his eyes so severely that he became totally blind. Always persisted the idea that if the awl were punched one half way through, a dot would be raised on the other side. Years later, while Louis Braille was an instructor at the Institute des Jeunes Avegules, he invented the system that now bears his name. In 1829, he published the Braille system, but he did not gain official recognition until two years after his death. Educators then seized upon this idea, and since that time the Braille system has been modified only slightly in most of the countries in the world. The system is an alphabet in which the characters are formed by an arrangement of dots in varying combinations. Such a point type has the double advantage of superior tangibility and superior writabil- ity; and it further supplies a complete mode of expression for words, music, and mathematics. With the introduction of reading for the blind, old viewpoints of leaving the blind to charity disappeared. The blind could now be edu- © cated! Experiments followed and probably the most notable achieve- ment was the education of the blind mute, Laura Bridgman, who gained spectacular results. Today, the American aim in the education of the blind is to provide the best and most comprehensive schooling possible, to graduate the greatest number possible with high school and vocational training in one or more pursuits, and to expect these to make good in the world. The Braille system has enabled blind men and women to attend the regular colleges and universities. Twenty-one states have scholarships ranging from one hundred to three hundred dollars for blind students. Schools with playgrounds and special curricula are maintained for blind children. Most of the schools are residential, where unique apparatus required for proper training and wide opportunities for a rich and full life are obtainable. Some day-school centers have been created and have been made to thrive to a certain degree. This day-school plan is dictated mainly by a conviction that even handicapped children will be better assisted in life by going to school with other children with whom they will have to live. The Braille system has brought the relaxation and enjoyment of read- ing to thousands of blind who would never be able to read otherwise. Many of these people are gainfully employed. Some work in sheltered workshops manufacturing brooms, rugs, reed ware, cane seats, or doing precision work because of their highly developed sense of touch. Others work in their homes making aprons, baskets, crocheted and knitted work, and stuffed toys. The United States Government grants annually the sum of ten thousand dollars to the American Printing House for the Blind at Louisville, Ken- tucky. This money is used for the publication of books in the Braille system. From this institution, every school in the country can draw em- bossed books without expense, in proportion to the number of blind. This has aided immensely in educational pursuits. In the United States, there are about one hund red and fifty thousand blind persons. | know that every one of these can truly say, ‘‘Thank you, Louis Braille, for giving us the key to education, employment, and a complete and satisfying life.’ BEVERLY COTE The Mayo Brothers To everyone who knew them, the Mayo brothers were ‘Dr. Will and Dr. Charlie,’ even after they transformed the little town of Rochester, Minnesota, into the medical crossroads of the world and_ horse-and- buggy doctors into skilled surgeons. The sons of a country doctor, William and Charles Mayo were intro- duced early to a medical life. From one of their father’s war trophies, the skeleton of Chief Broken Nose, they learned every bone in the human body while other children were studying the multiplication table. In addition, they accompanied their father to bedsides, serving a thor- ough apprenticeship by tying off blood vessels, closing wounds, and heating instruments; in fact, when the nurse administering the anesthetic fainted during an operation, Charles, at the early age of nine, grabbed a cracker-box to stand on and took over. For William, the dissecting room at medical college held no terrors after being left one rainy night at an old hotel to complete an autopsy. Thus, through working closely with the ambitious ‘‘Little Doctor,’’ they were ‘‘reared in medicine as a farmer boy is reared in farming.’ Never planning to be anything else but doctors, the boys went to medical school—a poor institution without entrance requirements that granted diplomas at the end of a year. Yet they succeeded! The actions and circumstances that made these brothers world famous cannot be told in a few words; but, in general, with fine judgment they adopted what was good, applied and improved it; as the first in surgery, healed when others failed. They took turns attending medical societies all over the country and traveled abroad to study conditions there. In this strong bond of brotherhood, both had deep faith in their ability, but the fair-haired Will had a natural dignity. of manner and an erect, assured bearing that saved him from any appearance of being naive. However, Charlie looked more like the farmer's son, with his dark hair awry and his suit losing all signs of pressing. Because these two were young and fresh from the country, older doctors were far from impressed by them. Yet, speaking with modesty and intelligence, the Mayos won the respect of their audiences. By an act of God, the beginning of the Mayo Clinic was started. A tornado struck Rochester and homes and hotels were turned into hastily improvised hospitals to care for the injured hundreds. The Sisters of St. Francis answered the call for nurses, and so impressed were they by the Mayos that for four years they toiled and sacrificed to completely ; finance St. Mary's Hospital. It opened in 1889 with thirteen patients. During the first year and a quarter, the brothers performed two hundred and nineteen operations in the morning, attended their general practice in the afternoon, and acted as male nurses in the hospital at night. Although they were almost ‘‘universal specialists,’ Dr. Will was known for his work in the abdominal region and Dr. Charlie, for goiter and other thyroid operations. When a big Norwegian came in with a large goiter that forced his head back, Dr. Charlie became so interested that by 1935 more than twenty-seven thousand goiter patients had passed through the Mayo Clinic. When Dr. Will, at the age of forty, wrote a report of two hundred gall-bladder operations, others in the medical field wno read it were so astounded that they traveled to Rochester to see if the author was a liar or a genius. The report was confirmed an amazing truth. Two years later Dr. Will reported his first thousand gall-bladder cases. Doctors and patients from all over the United States visited the Mayo Clinic. Despite the many patients who were treated free of charge, by 1915 the brothers had saved $1,500,000. When they had increased this sum to $2,800,000, they endowed the Mayo Foundation for Medical Edu- cation and Research at the University of Minnesota. They felt that since the money had come from the people, it should go back to them. To these brothers who laid the cornerstones for our great achieve- ments in medicine today, we pay tribute. Their great accomplishments are perhaps best explained by a favorite motto framed on Dr. Will's desk: “‘If you do one thing well, though you dwell in the midst of a forest, the world will beat a path to your door.”’ MAXINE READE The Crusade for Woman Suffrage In this day of greater freedom and opportunity for women, it is hard to realize that not so long ago the woman's place was primarily in the home, and any thought of an active public life was shockingly unwoman- like. It would, indeed, be difficult in this day and age to think of young ladies being denied the opportunity of attending schools—a situ- ation existing as late as the latter half of the nineteenth century. Since that era, great progress has been made in the advancement of women's social and political status. To mention only one phase of this greater freedom for women, | have chosen to discuss her hard-won privilege of the right to vote. It has been a matter of comparatively few years that the women of the United States have been given the opportunity of appearing at the polls to vote. In the 1800's who would have thought of a Claire Booth Luce, a Madame Perkins, or a Madame Curie? One woman stands out in the struggle for the enactment of the nine- teenth amendment. She was Susan B. Anthony, who was born in South Adams, Massachusetts, in the year 1820. Susan Anthony was not only a great teacher, but also an organizer of temperance societies, an anti-slavery leader, and a great advocate of female suffrage. In 1853, Miss Anthony made her first public speech at a meeting of the New York Educational Convention. At the time, women were per- mitted membership, but they were never expected to be heard. You can well imagine the utter amazement of the entire convention when Miss Anthony rose and asked to be heard. It was nearly an hour before she was granted the permission to speak by the presiding officer. When Miss Anthony began her work, there were practically no occu- pations for women except domestic service, sewing, and teaching young children. High schools were not open to girls. A woman's property belonged to her husband. Little by little, through the efforts of Miss Anthony and her friends, women gained admittance to schools and colleges, studied the same subjects as men, and entered the professional or industrial world. Negro men, formerly slaves, had been given the right to vote; immi- grants, after a brief residence, were made citizens. “Where do women stand?’’ was the question frequently asked. In 1869, women renewed their agitation which had lagged for a decade, and again began to hold suffrage conventions. They asked state legislatures and constitutional conventions for the ballot, knowing that if they got the vote in a few states, they could make candidates for President and Congress listen to their argument. This was no light task. To accomplish it, women had to campaign all over the country, a costly and laborious work. With Susan B. Anthony and Anna Howard Shaw as leaders, women set about educating the nation on the subject of the position and rights of women in the social order. At the end of the century, some results had been obtained. More women were engaged in welfare work, and many had entered the pro- fessions. By 1910, more than 100,000 young women were attending colleges and universities. Women still resented being classed with chil- dren, idiots, and criminals in the denial of the vote. By 1916, a dozen states had adopted women suffrage and the polli- ticians realized that the woman vote was a factor to be reckoned with. Following the example of several of the western states, the larger eastern states began to fall in line; and in 1919 both houses of Congress passed the nineteenth amendment to the Constitution, forbidding the United States, or any state, to deny the right to vote to any citizen on account of sex. Under the provisions of our Constitution, the men and women of these United States enjoy the privilege of a free vote, as few peoples of the world today enjoy. It is, in truth, a sad commentary on the fulfillment of this obligation when election returns are tabulated. The voters of this country should consider their franchise an honor and a duty of the highest importance; this is necessary if the United States is to maintain its prosperity, freedom, and prestige. BARBARA REED The Bill Of Rights.... Guardian Of Our UWemocracy What is the Bill of Rights? When this question is placed before most people, their usual response is: “The first ten amendments to the Constitution.’' To me, this is a cold, barren answer that is absolutely meaningless. It is not the fact that this great document is contained in the Constitu- tion, but the fact that it guarantees our freedom of religion, speech, and press; our right to bear firearms; the protection of our homes and property; our right to a trial by jury; the basic rights of all people; and the preservation of certain states rights, that makes the Bill of Rights so important. It is the guardian of our democracy. Words are cold and rather lifeless, however, and actual cases far outweigh the documentary evidence in proving the greatness of the Bill of Rights. If, instead of seeing the words, “‘Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or press,’’ we see the editor of a newspaper criticizing something in his editorial without the fear of being arrested for saying what he thinks; if, instead of the words, .‘In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a public trial by an impartial jury,’’ we see an innocent man released from an unjust accusation; if, instead of seeing the exact words of these ten amendments, we see the actions resulting from them, we shall perceive a true vision of their purpose. They will no longer be dull, somewhat lifeless paragraphs, but only truly great and glorious acclamations of our democracy. It would be well to bear in mind that there are different types of democracy existing. Then, what is democracy in America, and how does the Bill of Rights affect it? There are two types in the United States. The first is found in all republics; that is, the government exists for the people. The second is governed by the Bill of Rights. The rights of each individual are guaranteed, and it is this individual freedom that kindles the fire of hatred in us towards anything that suggests intoler- ance or tyrannical methods. It is this desire for individualism that pushes men out to the battle front to protect not only their own rights, but also the rights of every man, woman, and child in this great country. It is this freedom of enterprise that has driven us on to new heights in sci- ence, engineering, medicine; in fact, to heights of knowledge that have never before been attained by mankind. Think what it would mean to live in constant fear of saying something that would lead you to prison; think what it would mean to have no trial, but an immediate sentence without a chance to prove your inno- cence; think what it would mean to be deprived of your freedom as it exists now. Look to Europe; people there know what it means. Then turn back to America and count your blessings. Perhaps, if we look at the lighter side of this question, it will bring home to you the importance of the Bill of Rights. Your right to choose your friends, to live in that little white cottage, to sing a song as you work—they are all protected by this great document; and, in turn, this document has been protected by Washington at Valley Forge, by Lincoln at Gettysburg, Taylor at Monterey, Dewey at Manilla, Pershing at Bel- leau Wood, and by the boy down the street on one of the far-flung battlefields of World War Il. The Bill of Rights is the guardian of our freedom, of our democracy, of our country. If you are now asked what it is, will you be one of the millions who say: “The first ten amendments to the Constitution,’ or will you say: “It is my right to work where | desire; it is my right to say what | wish; it is my right to educate my children as | see fit; it is my right to attend the church | choose; it is my right to freedom. ' DOROTHY PURDIE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Eight, being of sound mind, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all bequests formerly made by us. ie 20. Ze 22; Das 24. Pky 26. eh To MR. SHEA we leave a new gymnasium so that he may coach the eighth grade girls on to victory in basketball. To MR. BEATON we leave a medical assistant to help him treat all the students who go to him for treatment of their aches, pains, scratches, and bruises. To MR. SHAW we leave a private heating systen: designed to keep his room at exactly the right temperature. To MR. KENNEALLY, the high school magician, we leave a little white rabbit and, of course, a tall silk hat which he'll need to complete the act of taking the rabbit from a hat. To MISS GROGAN we leave a private doorman to attend to the door at the top of the boys’ stairway. To MISS WALSH we leave a few extra typists to type stencils for the Reflector. To MISS SCARPACI we leave a class of boys to enliven her drawing classes. To MR. LACOUTURE we leave the junior girls to take the place of this year's bookkeeping class. We know they'll be hard to replace. To MISS MARLBOROUGH we leave a book entitled, ‘‘What The Well Dressed Girl Is Wearing,’’ al- though we don't think she needs it. To MISS BROWN we leave fond remembrances of John Holland and Howard Greene. To MR. JANNERY we leave the title of ‘‘Best Dressed Man on the Millbury High School Faculty.’’ To MISS DONOHUE we leave a genius for her mathematics classes. To MR. ROACH we leave another great football team and permanent possession of the cup awarded each year to the champion of the Blackstone Valley League. To MR. KINNIERY we leave a soundproof room. To MR. ELA we leave the boys of Millbury High School, so they may become skilled carpenters. To MR. McGINN we leave Howard Nelson to keep everything at a boiling point. To MR. KENARY we leave a new skeleton to take the place of the old one he now has. To MISS BOWE we leave fond renembrances of the Class of ‘48. To MR. PLATTS we leave a new boiler that is guaranteed not to blow up. To MISS McNAMARA we leave some new records to replace the old ones she is now using to teach the girls in her gym classes how to keep their figures. To MISS MASSEI we leave a special sewing machine to be used to put some of the athletes’ uniforms in condition. To FRED LeCLAIRE we leave a life-size portrait of ‘‘Mac’’ to talk to in the corridor every morning before t he first bell. To AL GRAVES we leave the title of ‘‘The Most Bashful Boy in M. H. S. ' To MARY JOAN BRANEY we can only offer our regrets that we are taking Loren Bell with us. To JOANNE LAWTON we leave a ghost to whom she may talk during her fourth period study class. To JOAN AVERILL we leave a book entitled “‘How To Gain Weight,'’ written by that eminent authority, Jimmy O'Neill. To the GREENWOOD GIRLS we leave a scholarship to the New York School of Modeling. We think they have what it takes. 28. Zoe 30. 31. 32. 33. 34, So. 36. Sve 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44, 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. To CARL HUNT we leave a special permit to ride on the East Millbury Bus. To CAROL MURPHY we leave the title, “Glamour Girl of the Freshman Class.”’ To MARGIE SHAW we leave complete control of the library. To BARBARA DAND we leave our regrets that we're taking Charlie with us. To ‘‘MIKE'' HOLOHAN we leave an adjustable hat. To BETTY WELCOM we leave Carol Reid's books, ‘‘A Happy Outlook'’ and ‘'Keep That Giggle, Girls. ' To RAY GRENIER and BOB LACROSSE we leave the task of carrying on successfully in sports for another year. To MARGARET WIBACK we leave a private hunting license for men. To DONALD LEBEL we leave the honor of putting the chairs in the office to good use. To BOB FISHER we leave Dick LeCLAIRE’S place as class comedian. To MARGARET CASSIDY we leave a rubber head guard to protect the other members of the hockey team. To ‘'ZEKE’’ HALL we leave a special pass entitling him to free rides on the bus line to West Millbury, if there ever is one. To JUNE CARLSTROM we leave a special container to hold those bobby pins she carries to school every morning. To BARBARA VAYO we leave a high-powered telescope so she can sit in her parlor and see who goes in and out of the Bowling Center. To BETTY BLONDIN we leave a pair of stilts so that she won't feel lost when she goes walking with the girls from Bramanville. To ‘‘DOGGER'' BLANCHARD we leave Tommy Dolan's title of ‘‘Glamour Boy.”’ To JANICE ARMY we leave special permission to see ‘‘Red’’ any time after school hours. To JOAN RICE we leave the hope that she will continue the ‘‘hen parties.”’ To CAROL TOTO we leave Carolyn Gullberg's place with the school orchestra. To MILLBURY HIGH SCHOOL we leave Barbara Fox, one of the liveliest members of the freshman class. To PAUL SALOIS we leave the ‘‘lab’’ in good condition for his work next year. To JOE PALETTA we leave the distinction of being top man of the sophomore class. To KENNETH WEBSTER we leave a box of Wheaties to keep him growing for the basketball team. We, the Senior Class of Millbury High School, sincerely hope that all persons mentioned in the pre- ceding document are satisfied with their bequests. We trust and hope that there will be no contesting of the doubtful privileges bequeathed to one in preference to another. We decree that this document, in order that it may be legal and binding, must be read, the seventh day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred forty-eight, before a public gathering in the Millbury Town Hall. Signed by all present. Witnesses: RHODA DENDRON DAN DELINE HOLLY HOCK By the hand of their clerk, ARTHUR FRAZIER THE JUNIORS ... Class of '49: First Row, left to right: Helen Latraverse, Glenora LeClaire, Shirley Smith, Katherine Markey, Ruth Bergeson, Virginia Lajoie, Helen Army, Dorothy Witter, Margaret Wiback, Margaret Cassidy, Robert LaCrosse, Nancy Hamilton, Carl Lutender, Raymond Grenier, Louise Russell, Ann O'Neill, Jean Kilmer, Rita Welcom, Betty Lou Bristol, Mary Braney, Betty McArdle. Audrey Conley, June Carlstrom, Carolyn Rock. Second Row, left to right: Joseph Skamarack, Paul Sorvo, Donald Bebo, Howard Nelson, Richard Mastalerz, Paul Langway, Carl Hunt, Alice White, Thelma Walsh.- Bernice Sluzas, Ruth Martis, Mary Power, Katherine Harris, Mary Cassidy, Eleane Boucher, Theresa Stockwell, Evelyn Collette, Bernice Morin, Robert Dryden, Stanley Wilczynski, Paul Ekstrom, Robert Fisher, Wesley Army, Richard Stockhaus, Mr. McGinn, Faculty Adviser. Third Row, left to right: Richard Taylor, James McLaughlin, Paul Salois, Albert Graves, Frank Angell, Robert Dwinell, Richard Fleming, Albert Carl. Fourth Row, left to right: Albert LeMay, Arthur Cofske, Edward Rice, Arthur Briddon, Raymond Desjardin, Arthur Hall, Joseph Dunn, Frederick LeClaire. THE SOPHOMORES ... Class of '50: First Row, left to right: Richard Hagstrom, Frederick Holland, George Stimpson, Robert Gauvin, Leonard Upgard. Paul Lundin, Michael Holohan, Robert Cuillard, Robert Larson, James Bengtson, Lester Gilmore, Arthur Jannery, Vincent Bolivar, Foster Rainville, Joseph Paletta, Donald Pelletier, Robert Gaulin, Bruce Brown, James Mooney. Second Row, left to right: Carol Toto, Elizabeth Brady, Marie Garrepy, Margery McKie, Nancy Jones, Marion May, Martha Stratford, Barbara Vayo, Joan Rice, Richard Hamilton, Lois LeClaire, Marjorie Webber, Robert Dunn, Rosalie Baroni, Rosamond Hall, Janice Army, Rose Columbo, Cecile LeMay, Lucille Bordeau, Pearl Ethier, Gloria Adams. Vera Carlson, Lois Glover, Rene Lachance. Third Row, left to right: Beverly Briddon, Phyllis Lowe. Isabelle Green, Joan Ruddy, Virginia Mogren, Joan Kortekamp, Joanne Lawton, Bernadette Foster, Barbara Niewenhoff, Barbara Dand, Barbara Hicks, Evelyn Stimpson, Eleanor Dautrich, Louise Caron, Doris Graves, Joan McGrath, Pearl Couture, Barbara Army, Barbara Hairyes, Julia Cataldo, Marcella Simpson, Ann McLaughlin. Fourth Row, left to right: Vernon Erickson, Norman Joslin, William Taylor, Herbert Gabrielson, Edmund Sharon. George Shepard, Charles Hamilton, Donald Lebel. Fifth Row, left to right: Earl Carrigan, Myles Scannell, Robert Johnson, Robert Collette. David Anderson, Kenneth Webster, Robert Blanchard. THE FRESHMEN ... Class of '51: First Row, left to right: Elizabeth Walsh, Viola Snow, Joan Averill, June Fay, Elizabeth Lajoie, Nancy Millikin, Elizabeth Welcom, Lillian Gossilin, Mary Sweet, Ellen Cullina, Edward Lonergan, Jessie Credit. Carol Murphy, Thomas Dunn, Elizabeth Blondin, Alma Caron, Fero] Lachapelle, Marion Braney, Marjorie Shaw, Ann Schunamann, Diane Stacy, Barbara Mazzeo, Barbara Fox, Sally Taylor, Bernice Blanch, Grace Gagliaidi, Lorraine Ballard. Second Row, left to right: Joyce Flagg, Lois Greenwood, Nancy Greenwood, Martha Sanford, Elizabeth Roberts, Charlotte Sherbrook, Theresa Chabot, Alice Lowe, Joyce Graves, Barbara Tarckini, Beverly Konkol, Marie Cofske, Marie Capistron, Charlene Fortin, Virginia Bebo, Joan Roberts, Ann Richard, Eleanor Lemieux, Gloria White, Shirley Taylor, Vivian Nelson, Janet Ballard, Gladys Lundstrom, Barbara McMahon. Third Row, left to right: John Herman, Robert Army, Ronald Hairyes, Robert Hall, Edward Opacki, Russell Anderson, Thomas Markey, Philip Angell, Robert Williams, Terrance Maloney, Paul Salois, Howard Pajala, Robert Hamilton, Richard Bertrand, Richard LaBreck, Richard Cote, William Remuck, Richard Smith, Walter Waskiewicz, Stanley Rosenblad, Robert Cofsky, Edward Morin, Charles Hagstrom, David Matson. Honor Students First Row, left to right: Dorothy Pur- die, Barbara’ Reed, Beverly Cote, Maxine Reade. Second Row, left to right: Gene- vieve Rice, Mary Credit, Robert Go‘, Roberta Webber, Ar- dath Whicher. Katherine Markey Katherine Harris Ruth Martis Maxine Reade Barbara First Row, left to right: Barbara Vayo, Rita Welcom, Betty Bristol, Dorothy Witter, Joan Rice, Mary Braney, Margaret Cassidy, McMahon, Barbara Fox, Alma Caron, Nancy Hamilton, Mary Cassidy, Margaret Wiback. Jean Kilmer, Cecile LeMay, Vera Carlson, June Carl- strom, Audrey Conley, Pearl Ethier, Gloria Adams, Lois Glover, Renee La Chance, Ferol Lachapelle, Marion Braney, Barbara Mazzeo. Second Row, left to right: Janice Army, Pearl Couture, Joan Roberts, Barbara Army, Betty Brady. Louise Caron, Joanne Lawton, Bernadette Foster, Charlene Fortin, Joan Averill, June Foy, Gloria White, Carol Toto, Betty Welcom, Margery McKie, Lois LeClaire, Marion May, Martha Stratford, Marcella Simpson, Virginia Bebo, Nancy Milliken, Louise Russell, Bernice Morin, Evelyn Collette, Viola Snow, Rose Columbo. Third Row, left to right: Katherine Markey, Helen Army, Ruth Bergeson, Eleanor Dautrich, Glenora LeClaire, Shirley Taylor, Barbara Tarckini, Mary Power, Katherine Harris. Fourth Row, left to right: Joyce Graves, Virginia Mogren, Isabelle Green, Charlotte Sherbrook, Phyllis Lowe, Martha Sandford, Beverly Briddon, Joan Ruddy, Bernice Saluzas. Another successful year has been completed by the Glee Club under the direction of Miss Katherine Bowe. Officers of the club were: President, Mary Cassidy; Vice-President, Nancy Hamilton; Secretary, Jean Kilmer; and Treas- urer, Margaret Wiback. Because of the small membership from the sophomore and junior classes, Ce UW the freshmen were allowed to join the club at the beginning of the year. The members learned many new songs and enjoyed the selections chosen to be sung. The Glee Club wishes to thank Miss Bowe for her kind supervision through- out the year. MARY CASSIDY First Row, left to right: Barbara Reed, Miss Walsh, Faculty Adviser: Maxine Reade, Howard Greene, Rosemary Norton, Reese Rickards, Virginia Shumski. Second Row, left to right: Paul Chase, Genevieve Rice, Elizabeth Fleming, Maxine Bengtson, Elizabeth Budreau, Mary Credit, Mr. Jannery, Faculty Adviser. Third Row, left to right: Robert Goff, Roland Dunn, Richard Hagstrom, Loren Bell, Alfred Perry, Arthur Frazier. REFLECTOR school life. The REFLECTOR was published four times during the year. The magazine, which had previously been printed by a commercial printer, was mimeographed at school this year by the members of the staff. The issues, which appeared as Christmas, Easter, Spring, and Graduation issues, contained stories, poems, and book reviews, as well as information on sports, school news, and alumni news. The seniors who served on the staff were: Robert Goff, Mary Credit, Roland Dunn, Howard Greene, Rita Dupuis, Carol Reid, Dorothy Purdie, Bar- bara Reed, Roberta Webber, Beverly Dulmaine, Alice Du- mont, Reese Rickards, Edward Balmer, Genevieve Rice, AFTERMATH With the sudden realization that our high school days will soon be but mere memories, we have attempted to retain a permanent etching of them in the pages of this, our AFTERMATH . It is only with the help of Miss Walsh, who suggested valuable ideas and urged us on, that we were able to delve into the past, gather scraps here and there, and piece together what we hope is a clear picture of our high Although there are many experiences we have not recalled, those we have will be a reminder of our days at Millbury High School. We sincerely hope our AFTERMATH is a success. May it serve as a pleasant medium through which we may always cherish those ‘‘dear old golden rule days.”’ First Row, left to right: Virginia Shumski, Barbara Reed, Dorothy Purdie, Robert Goff, Mr. Kenneally, Faculty Adviser; Mary Credit, Katherine Markey, Carol Reid, Lois and Richard Hagstrom. Glover. Second Row, left to right: Joan Rice, Mary Joan Braney, Margaret Wilback, The members of the REFLECTOR staff wish to thank Mr. Kenneally for his excellent suggestions, helpful guidance, Jessie Credit. and kind assistance which were most beneficial to us in making this a very successful year for the REFLECTOR. MARY CREDIT First Row, left to right: Marjorie Shaw. Howard Greene, Rosemary Norton, Miss Brown, Faculty Adviser; Barbara Reed, Paul Chase, Lorraine Ballard, Lois Glover. Second Row, left to right: Audrev Conley. Nancy Milliken, Margaret Cassidy, Mary Joan Braney, Florence Markey, Pear] Ethier, Gloria Adams, Pearl Couture, Margaret Wiback, Renee La Chance, Beverly Cote. Third Row, left to right: Nancy Hamilton, Marie Cassidy, Theresa Chabot, Beverly Briddon, Marie Capistron, Joan Roberts, Janet Ballard. Fourth Row, left to right: Arthur Jannery, Robert Dryden, Reese Rickards, Roland Dunn, Gabriel Gaulin. Roberta Webber, Carol Murphy, Genevieve Rice, Rosemary Norton, Alice Dumont, Third Row, left to right: Beverly Dulmaine, Katherine Harris, Ruth Martis, Mary Cassidy, Nancy Hamilton, Beverly Briddon. Fourth Row, left to right: Roland Dunn, Paul Chase, Howard Greene, Reese Rickards, Carl Lutender, Richard Hagstrom, Gabriel Gaulin. French Club The French Club, with an increased membership, met every other Thursday this year under the excellent guid- ance of Miss Brown. The officers, all members of the sen- ior class, were elected at the first meeting. They were: President, Barbara Reed; Vice-President, Paul Chase; Sec- retary, Rosemary Norton; and Treasurer, Howard Greene. The French Club's activities were planned each time by a different committee. As a result, the activities ranged from French quiz programs to plays and literature done in French. These carefully planned programs helped each member to obtain a better understanding and a deeper appreciation of the French language. We hope the French Club will function as successfully in the future as it has during the past year. The seniors would also like to express their thanks to Miss Brown who has put so much of her time and effort towards the success of ‘‘Le Cercle Francais. ’ PAUL CHASE Club The Biology Club conducted its first meeting in November. Bialaogy Twenty students attended the meeting. The following members of the club were elected as officers: President, Robert LaCrosse; Vice-President, Anne McLaughlin; Secretary, Betty McArdle; and Treasurer, Joan McGrath. At the club meetings, which were held twice a month, various tests were made, informal discussions were held, and plans were made for future activities. In February, the club visited the Nat- ural History Museum. The Biology Club has completed a most successful year under the capable supervision of Mr. Kenary. We wish to thank Mr. Kenary for his splendid co-operation, and we hope that the club will have a very successful future. BETTY McARDLE Club The Science Club has enjoyed a most successful year. Much of Science this success can be attributed to the splendid co-operation and valuable assistance of Mr. McGinn. All the members of the Science Club wish to thank Mr. McGinn for his kindness and helpfulness during the past year. The officers who served during 1947-1948 were: President, Rob- ert Goff; Vice-President, Roland Dunn; and Secretary-Treasurer, Grace Stansbury. During the meetings, members performed many scientific ex- periments and showed the uses of various scientific apparatus. At several meetings, we enjoyed moving pictures which were very interesting. The seniors wish Mr. McGinn and the members of the Science Club the best of luck in the future. ROBERT GOFF Nhe tra First Row, left to right: Mr. Kenary, Faculty Adviser; Ann McLaugh- lin, Robert LaCrosse, Betty McArdle, Joan McGrath. Second Row, left to right: Arthur Briddon, Katherine Markey, Marie Garrepy, Barbara Nieuwenhoff. Margery McKie, Martha Stratford, Stanley Wilczynski. Third Row, left to right: Barbara Vayo, Helen Army, Louise Russell, Katherine Harris, Marcella Simpson, Carol Toto. First Row, left to right: Ardath Whicher, Genevieve Rice, Roland Dunn, Grace Stansbury, Robert Goff, Rosemary Norton, Elizabeth Fleming, Mr. McGinn. Faculty Adviser. Second Row, left to right: William Lindsay, Richard Hagstrom, Albert Carl, Howard Greene, Carl Lutender, Roger Corey. Howard Nelson. Third Row, left to right: Gabriel Gaulin, Paul Chase, Donald Bebo, Paul Sorvo, James O'Neill. First Row, left to right: Marie Cofske, Virginia Shumski. strom, Albert Carl. Third Row, left to right: Lorraine Caplette, Carolyn Gullberg. Carol Toto. Rita Dupuis, Richard Hagstrom, Reese Rickards, Esther Alexander, Beverly Briddon, Glenora LeClaire, Betty Welcom, Lorraine Ballard. Second Row, left to right: Richard Greenfield, Russell Anderson, Frank Berg- Forty candidates reported to Mr. Roach for football practice in the fall. We were glad to welcome to our coaching staff Mr. Michael Trychon and Mr. James O'Leary as assistant coaches. We all hoped for a championship team and realized our am- bition by closing the season with a record of seven wins, one tie, and no defeats. The tie was with Uxbridge and the result left us tied with Uxbridge for the Blackstone Valley League Championship. The highlights of the season were a 12-6 victory over Shrewsbury High School, whom we had not defeated in ten years, and our biggest success, a 12-0 victory over North- bridge High School on Thanksgiving Day. This marked the first time a Millbury High School football team ever defeated them. Much credit should be given to all the players for their hard work and the spirit they showed in every game. The keynote of our success was harmony and co-opera- tion. In recognition of our successful season, and as a reward for our playing, the football ® 9 Si Foothall team was entertained at a Father and Son Banquet at which all the lettermen were pre- sented jackets. We all believe that this is an evening we shall long remember. The seniors are proud to leave this won- derful record behind them, and sincerely hope that there will be many future championships for Millbury High School. The seniors who had played their last game of high school football and who comprised nearly all of the first team were: Captain Roland Dunn, Arthur Frazier, Edward Balmer, Howard Greene, Thomas Dolan, Charles Foshay, John Holland, Richard Greenfield, and Arthur Racicot. We would like to mention that Arthur Frazier was the only Millbury player chosen for the County All-Stars, and that Coach Roach was chosen as head coach for the County team. We, the senior players of 1947, leave our sincerest wishes to Mr. Roach and his two congenial assistants, Mr. Trychon and Mr. O'Leary, for another championship team next fall. ROLAND DUNN First Row, left to right: Raymond Grenier, Lester Gilmore, Joseph Paletta, Robert Blanchard, Fred Le- Claire, Albert Graves. Second Row, left to right: Coach Martin Roach, Robert LaCrosse, Richard Greenfield, Howard Greene, Thomas Dolan, Captain Roland Dunn, Arthur Racicot. Third Row, left to right: Charles Edward Balmer, Charles Foshay, John Holland, Hamilton, Richard Fleming, Robert Dwinell, Carl Hunt, Robert Collette, Ronald Larson, Robert Army. Ronald Hiaryes, Manager Reese Rickards. Dee AS hike A Ameo Two weeks after the close of the football season, Mr. Roach issued a call for basketball candidates. The seniors who appeared for practice were: Fred Perry, who was elected captain, Roland Dunn, Dick LeClaire, and Larry Nevalsky. Other players who saw action this year were: Bob Blanchard, Fred LeClaire, Carl Lutender, and Carl Hunt. Although our record for the year was not an enviable one, it was not due to lack of proper spirit as each player endeavored to play his best in every game. The seniors wish to thank Mr. Roach for the kindness and patience he has shown in work- ing with the team. May his future teams at- tain unlimited success! ALFRED PERRY First Row, left to right: Manager Reese Rickards. Roland Dunn, Lawrence Nevalsky, Captain Alfred Perry, Richard LeClaire, Coach Martin Roach. Second Row, left to right: Joseph Paletta, Carl Lutender, Kenneth Webster, Robert Blanchard, Carl Hunt, Fred LeClaire. Third Row, left to right: Robert Williams. Michael Holohan, John Herman, Richard Hamilton, Robert Hall. First Row, left to right: Manager James O’Neill, Richard Hagstrom, Alfred Perry, Loren Bell, Captain Roland Dunn, Richard Greenfield, Howard Greene, Arthur Briddon. Second Row, left to right: Robert LaCrosse, Robert Dwinell, Richard Fleming, Michael Holohan, Carl Hunt, Albert Graves, Foster Rainville, Fred LeClaire, Coach Martin Roach. In the first week of April, Mr. Roach, our coach, asked all boys interested in baseball to report to him at Windle Field. The senior candidates who answered the call were: Captain Roland Dunn, Howard Greene, Alfred Perry, Richard Greenfield, Frank Bergstrom, and Loren Bell. Since there were only two players lost from last year’s team, Mr. Roach hopes to have a winning team this year. To Mr. Roach, we extend our sincere wishes for a successful season. LOREN BELL Cheering Squad After many hours of practice in the routine of cheer leading, we, the cheerleaders of Millbury High School, under the capable supervision of Mr. Lacouture, have endeavored to be worthy of the honor bestowed upon us by our classmates. We have followed our teams, both basketball and football, in town and out of town, through victory and defeat, and we were extremely proud to do so. We, the cheerleaders, wish to express our sincere thanks to Mr. Lacouture for his unselfishness in devoting a great deal of his time and work to perfecting our cheering squad. Left to right: Betty Welcom, Ellen Cullina, Audrey Conley, Bernadette ELIZABETH FLEMING Foster, Marjorie Webber, Carol Murphy, Roberta Webber, Bette Fleming. “We are the girls from old M. H. S. We , win our games. We hope for the best.’ 6 | r | 5 B d S k B I h d l | Having only two lettermen from last year, we started our season with a handicap. Never- theless, after many daily practices, we pre- pared for our opponents. Our patient coach, Miss McNamara, stressed the points of good sportsmanship and teamwork. These led to a good team spirit which proved to be very help- ful. The following teams were played, in town and out of town, during the season: Shrews- bury, Auburn, Grafton, Webster, Uxbridge, and Northbridge. Our determination in our last game resulted in a 31-13 victory over previously undefeated Northbridge, who came to Millbury for a ‘‘sure win.'’ This proved to be the high- light of our season and served to bring it to a glorious ending. We, the seniors—Bette Budreau, Genevieve Pen lathe aM eee Ae ee a ‘ re y, Rice, Alice Dumont, and Rosemary Norton— rs ow, le o right: Manager atherine larkey, Alice umont, enevieve ice, ilar i i Cassidy, Rosemary Norton, Bette Budreau, Virginia Meee Margaret Wiback, Coach Mise ee ae tes Sas Miss sere McNamara. 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