New Bedford High School - Crimson Log Yearbook (New Bedford, MA)

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CHARLES BLANCHETTE 60 Bullard Street R.O.T.C. 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Traffic Squad 1, 2, 3. “Chuck‘s” favorite pastimes are fishing and collecting guns. He enjoys girls and doing exactly what he likes. ‘““Chuck’’ hopes to join the U. S. Marine Corps and become an officer. We know he will do well in all of his undertakings after gradu- ation. JOHN BLENKIRON 4080 Acushnet Avenue Allied Youth 3, 4; Key Club 4; Student Court Jury 3, Fore- man 4. “Blinky’s” boundless supply of good nature is one of his foremost qualities. Motor boat- ing and stock car racing are his favorite pastimes. President of his J.A. company for 3 years, John has certainly displayed leadership ability. MARY LOU BETTENCOURT 49 Fielding Street Pep Squad 2; Choir 3, 4; “Crimson Highlights” Staff 4; Classbook Staff 4. Mary Lou, a lass just filled with radiance and good nature, always has a good word for everybody —and vice versa, too. Being interested in cooking, sewing, and children, she should make a fine pediatrician. CONSTANCE BISCARI 295 Shaw Street School Savings Staff 2, 3; Steering Committee 4. This gal enjoys a number of things, including dancing, driv- ing, and cokes. “Connie” is a member of our Steering Com- mittee and is very much annoyed by lines in the cafe- teria. She plans to become a beautician. We hope she suc- ceeds in her ambition. FREDERICK BIELAWA 202 Eugenia Street R.O.T.C. 2, 3, Captain 4, Bat- talion Executive Officer 4; Key Club 3, 4; Honor Society 4. “Fred’s” only criticism of R.O.T.C. is the lack of jeeps to transport him and his fellow officers! —This conscientious lad likes sports; amateur radio is his hobby. He hopes to become an electrical engineer. ELLEN BJUHR 36 Franklin Street Dramatic Club 1; Honor So- ciety 4. Coming to N.B.H.S. from Brockton, this earnest, indus- trious young lady joined us in her senior year. Ellen is studi- ous and brilliant and has upheld a high scholastic record. Like every young lady, Ellen also dreams. She would like to be “First Woman President.” MERIDA BLAYLOCK 174 Ash Street GAMS 1, 2; Choir 3, 4. “Kildee” always seems to have a smile and a joke for everyone. She enjoys singing as is evident by the fact that she has lent her voice to the girls’ choirs. In her spare time “Kildee” does some babysitting. Her plans for the future are to become a medical secretary. ROBERT BOARDMAN 7 Nye’s Lane, Acushnet R.O.T Gi 25an4s This lad from Acushnet is often referred to as “Bob” or “Butch.” He enjoys hunting and working with cars.“‘Butch”’ is happy when he is doing exactly as he pleases; and he has a part-time job as a gas station attendant. “Bob” has not decided what his future plans are.

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PAULINE BENOIT 63 Hicks Street Pep Squad 2, 4. “Paul” is an amiable and energetic member of our class. Her good-natured character will never leave her friendless. Pauline likes sports, being a member of the Pep Squad for two years, but especially favors dancing, skating, and painting. “Paul's” ambition is to be a stenographer. ANTONIO BERNARDO 81 Nash Road Band 1, 2, 3, 4. “Tony” can often be seen with “Cindy.” He enjoys sports, and playing with the band. “Tony” is often heard saying one of his favorite expressions, “Now wait.” He hopes someday to join a band and travel through the country. We are all sure he will get his wish. RUSSELL BARTON 285 Reed Street Baseball 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2; School Savings 4. “Russ,” one of our most happy-go-lucky classmates, is always present when mischief is in the making. Being full of fun himself, ““Russ” likes to see other people smiling. He sp ends most of his spare time perfect- ing his baseball and basketball. KATHRYN BEATTIE 390 Arnold Street Allied Youth 3, 4. “Good things come in small packages,” describes ‘“‘Kathy,” a bundle of goodness, who likes to see other people happy. This pert lass is given to long tele- phone sessions. She likes Friday nights and French fries best of all. Waiting for people causes her much annoyance. “Kathy” hopes to become a teacher. 19 GLENICE BAYLIES 974 County Street GAMS 1, 2, Sgt. 3. In the spirit of service to the community, Glenice is president of her church youth group and also a Sunday School teacher. She is happiest when among friends. Glenice has in mind a career as an evangelist or mis- sionary. ANDRE BENOIT, JR. 21 Presidential Heights R.O.T.C. 1, 2, Sgt. Major 3; Traffic Squad 1, 2. This light-haired lad enjoys sports, pizza, and fun. “Andy” dislikes English, conceited peo- ple, and hard work; and he is most annoyed by people who are late. ‘““Andy” seems to be a dreamer—he tells us he wants to be a billionaire. BLANCHE BERGERON 103 Clara Str eet Allied Youth 1; Junior Red Cross 1, 2; GAMS 1, 2, Lt. 3; School Savings 3; Prom Com- mittee chairman 4. Blanche is one of N.B.H.S.’s finest! An outstanding member of GAMS, she won first place for her prize squad and pla- toon. She is active in church work, hates prejudice of any sort, and wants to be both happy and successful. PAUL BERUBE 263 Wood Street Band 2, 3, 4; Track Team 2, 3, 4; Male Chorus 2, 3; Steering Committee. 4; Squad Leaders Club 3, 4. Paul’s talent for making friends and his lov e of food cannot be surpassed. He spends his spare time digging for Indi- an ruins or teaching pottery at the N. B. Boys’ Club. He plans to be a doctor or an arche- ologist.

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AARON BOR 351 Farm Street Bus ticket salesman 3, 4. Aaron, a friend to all, is best described as “Loads of Fun.” He tells us that collecting red roses, especially for certain teachers, is a favorite pastime. After school he is very busy — selling clothes in a local men’s store. An avid sports fan, Aaron has had a life long ambition to own the Braves. ROUBINE BOTSEAS 125 Eugenia Street Basketball 2, 3; Allied Youth | 3, 4; “Crimson Highlights” 4. Roubine, who is so helpful, likes to spend her spare time experimenting in the kitchen. She also likes to watch T.V. ' and football games. Roubine sings in her church choir and has a part time job at Arlan’s. JANET BOIS 114 Mill Street GAMS 2; Steering Committee 2; Associate Council Member 2. Although “Jan” seems to be quiet, when you get to know her she really is a lot of fun. “Jan” enjoys knitting and read- ing, but George seems to be the only one to make her happy. Her one dislike is for ‘“bop- pers.” “Jan” intends to join the W.A.F. RAYMOND BOLTON 470 Union Street Football 2%; Basketball 2; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Golf 4; Allied Youth 4; School Savings Staff 4. “Ray's” affable nature has won him many friends, and he is one of our popular class- mates. In his spare time “Ray” works as a “‘soda dispenser.” He has our best wishes for success in the future. 21 LORRAINE BOLLEA 207 State Street Allied Youth 1; Pep Squad 2, 3; Steering Committee 4; Girls League 4; Prom Committee 3; “Crimson Highlights” 2, 4. “Rainy” is a girl endowed with persenality, looks, and wit. Activities play a major part in her life. It is her ambition to be a secretary. NANCY BOOTH 163 Plymouth Street: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth oe ee OHO AC eho Accompanist 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2; Steering Commit- tee 3; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; “Crimson Highlights’ Ex- change Editor 3, Feature Edi- tor 4; “Crimson Log” Superla- tives Editor 4. A brilliant lass, Nancy should do well in her chdsen field of She's a research chemistry. wonder! eo aN JAMES BOTELLIO 574 Shawmut Avenue Track Team 2, 4; Football 3; Squad Leaders Club 2, 3. Getting up in the morning annoys “Jimmy” just as much as losing a game to Durfee. His outstanding personality has made him liked by all. Always on the lookout for fun, he can be seen at numerous parties and dances. “Jimmy” is look- ing forward to mechanical engineering. PAULINE BOUCHARD 6 Nye Avenue, Acushnet GAMS 2, 3, 2nd Lieutenant 4; Honor Soeiety 4; “Crimson Log” Personals 4. This brown-eyed gal enjoys sports, dancing, and having fun. ‘‘Paulie”-can be seen at most of our games and enjoys seeing N.B.H.S. beat Voke. Pauline has started her busi- ness career by working part- time in an office. Her ambi- tion is to be a secretary.