Rindge Technical School - Brownie Yearbook (Cambridge, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1948 volume:

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Through your interest in us as individuals you have proved to be a reliable and sincere friend. MR. WILLIAM J. KELLEHER To you who conscientiously tried to instill in our minds the importance of dependability in character formation, we, the Senior Class, give thanks. The virtues of punctuality and truthfulness are everywhere honored and respected, but yours was the task of developing and strengthening these traits which are essential in all lines of endeavor. With our training period behind us, we wish to express to yeu our sincere gratitude for your wise and just disciplinary methods which have brought about this transition. page five page six MR. WILLIAM H. MAHONEY The Class of 48 will always remember and thank Mr. Mahoney for his class guidance and cooperating spirit. Not only did he direct our success- ful activities but this helping spirit was extended to the classroom. His pupils will long remember, we are sure, his guidance and friendly way of teaching. To this man, an inspiration to his hockey team and pupils, we wish long life, happiness and a sparkling future in the annals of our alma mater. Dehartment Heads Mr. FITZGERALD English Mr. LYNCH French page eight Mr. LINEHAN Mathematics Mr. O’CONNELL History page nine MURRAY ity Electric Mr. page ten HAUGH Library Mr. page eleven “Work is one of our greatest blessings; Every man should have an honest occupation.” page twelve lass Officers of 1948 Alfred E. O’Sullivan President William Robert Gilbert Vice President John F. Powers James E. O’Brien Secretary Treasurer page thirteen pony, ma ru Dy —f li Wet [Adin i — = — = — = _ a ea ean. BOBUREU | ae iz |: ( page fifteen William Aiken “Fay 10 Florence Street Age 17 ‘Always fooling is our Bill But all the teachers like him still. Blessed Sacrament Grammar School. Council 47 °48. Bill’s intentions are undecided. Henry Ambush “Sing-um” 304 Concord Avenue Age 19 St. Peter’s Grammar School. Track Team 743, 44, °45, °46. Football 46. Sing-um intends to go to college. Eleftherios Apsokardos “Lefty” 51 Joy Street Age 18 Houghton Grammar School. Lefty’s intentions are undecided. “ With the girls he says he’s shy But we all know that it’s a lie.”’ Harry Atamian Hank”’ 94 Wendell Street Age 17 Talbot Grammar School, Billerica, Mass. Hank’s _ intentions are undecided. “ Harry’s always plugging hard He'll soon be general of the National Guard. page sixteen Edmund Bagdon aelidig 38 Ellery Street Age 17 Roberts Grammar School. Ed has intentions to attend college. Council 47, 748. “Our boy Ed is the serious type In times to come he should do all right.” Jesse Bee “Buzz” 14 Claredon Avenue Age 17. Russell Grammar School. Track Team °45, 46: 47. Football °45, °47. Track Editor of Rindge Register °45, °46, °47. Buzz has intentions to go college. “Runs so fast he’s hard to see That’s our boy Jesse Bee.” William Boisvert “Red” 61 Jackson Street Age 18 Ellis Grammar School. Red has intentions to go Business School. “Early at morning he jumps from bed Dying for school, that’s our Red.” Peter Bolduc Pete” 17 Magnolia Avenue Age 17 St. Mary’s Grammar School. Pete’s intentions are to join the Navy. Pete, you see, is always in trouble To keep him out is a lasting struggle.” ° page seventeen page eighteen Joseph Borges “Red” 32 Fayette Street Age 18 Longfellow Grammar School. Red’s intentions are to be an Engineer. “With the teachers, he had his way For a passing mark what he wouldn’t say.” Edward Breton “Guinea” 171 Raymond Street Age 17 Our Lady of Pity.. Ed’s intentions are undecided “Ed is liked by everyone He’s always ready to join in the fun.” Charles Brown ‘ Farmer’? “Buster” 9 King Place Age 17 Longfellow Grammar School. Buster’s inten- tions are undecided. “Charlie, our boy, knows what’s cooking An intelligent lad who’s quite good looking.” John Burke Tohany” 132 Oxford Street Age 17 St. Tereasa’s Grammar School, Somerville Johnny’s intentions are to attend college. Dance Committee °48. Senior Council °48. Talent Night 748. ‘John looks quiet, John looks shy, But ladies, look out for the gleam in his eye.”? Edward Butrym “Edzif” 92 Gore Street Age 16 St. Hedwig’s Grammar School. Register staff 44, °45, °46, °47. Edward’s intentions are to be be an engineer. “In our minds we'll remember Ed He’s the type to get ahead.” William Cabral “Billy” 23 Springfield Street Age 18 St. Mary’s Grammar School. Undecided. ‘Always ready on the call Ts our pal, Bill Cabral.” John Callahan “Lefty” 5 Seagrave Road Age 17 St. John’s Grammar School. Council ’48. Lefty’s intentions are to go to college. : “Lefty’s one who can’t be beat As a friend and an athlete.” William Cammarano Bile 4 Story Street Russell Grammar School. Bill intends to attend Engineering School. “ He loves to laugh and have some fun He’s never quiet when school’s begun.” page nineteen page twenty Curtis Carr 8 Gardner Road Age 17 Longfellow Grammar School. Senior Council and Yearbook Committee. Carr’s intentions are to attend college. ‘ Not too short or not too tall But always ready on the call’. Harry Carroll Red” 94 Armory Street Age 17 Longfellow Grammar School. Red’s intentions are to go to college. ‘“ We have found him a most delightful sort A wonderful pal, and a peach of a sport.” Luke Caroll Jr. 13 Clinton Street Age 20 St. Mary’s Grammar School. Mechanical In- dustry. “Luke never wastes his looks By reading those horrid books.” Paul Caruso “Buddy” 2534 Massachusetts Avenue Age 17 St. John’s Grammar. Radio School. Track 44, 745, Football °45. “4 handsome lad is our Paul To the women he is all.” Eddie Chin “Fd” 24 Lee Street Webster Grammar School. Ed intends to be an Electrical Engineer. “Eddie is the quiet kind A better kind is hard to find.” Bernard Ciampi “Champ” 725 Cambridge Street Age 17 Southern Junior High. Champ’s intentions are undecided, Kenneth J. Cleary Ken” 16 Gerry Street Age 17 Russell Grammar School. Football 744-47 ! Track 746-48, Council ’47. Ken intends to con- 7 tinue schooling. ‘ Whenever there’s devilry floating about Ken is there without any doubt.” Alvin L. Collins “Al” 340 Broadway Age 18 St. Mary’s Grammar School. Council °47, °48. Track °45 to 748, Football ’45 to °47. Winner of State Meet for 1000 yards. Al intends to con- tinue schooling. Never shall we forget the feat That he showed in the State Meet.” page twenty one James K. Conroy Jr. “Jim” 4 Trowbridge Street Age 17 : St. Paul’s Grammar School. Jim intends to continue school. Ready for fun every minute If there’s mischief, Jim is in it.” ! Richard F. Corr “Richy” 9 Sparks Street Age 17 St. Peter’s Grammar School. Richy intends to go into the Navy. “When you’re on the ocean blue We will all be thinking of you.” Alfred Ernest Corrigan ALP 10 Hampshire Street Age 16 Fletcher Grammar School. Al intends to be a Pool Room Owner. Mischief, mischief everywhere Where is Al, he must be there.”’ Arthur P. Cncia sort. Age 18 Western Junior High School. Council °47. Traffic Squad. Machinist ‘Late at morning, late at night Late for school or the day’s not right’? page twenty two James Ross Cowan, Jr. SNe” 29 Granite Street Age 17 oS Morse Grammar School. Jim wants to go to M. I. T. and become a research chemist. Year book Committee. Senior Council. When he does a thing he does it well, But what he does I'll never tell.” William H. Crocker, Jr. isthe 149a Hamilton Street Age 18 Longfellow Grammar School. He wants to be an electrician He’s a boy who makes plenty of noise And uses“school supplies for toys.” Arigo Joseph Dellapasqua “Rigo” 19 Craigie Street Age 17 Southern Junior High School. Rigo intends to continue his schooling. Football °47. “A good fellow, pleasant and proud Popular and welcome in every crowd.” Leo Dervishian ““Sharpy” 35 Brookline Street Age 18 Blessed Sacrament Grammar School. Council °47, “48. Sharpy intends to continue schooling. “You know how honey draws the bee Well Sharpy draws the girls, you see.” page twenty three Ralph Diehl “ Mugs” 2594 Mass. Avenue, No. Cambridge Age 21 St. Paul’s Grammar School. Mugs intends to follow a business career. Always smiling always gay With the girls he has a way.” Maurice M. Dillon Jr. Boonie”’ 107 Grozier Road Age 18 Russell Grammar School. Council ’48. Baseball °45, °46, °47, °48. Hockey 745, °46, °48. Boonie intends to attend college. “Full of fun and pep Already he’s won quite a rep.” Charles Doherty “Charlie” 48 Porter Street Age 18 St. John’s Grammar School. Dance Committee. Football ’47. Senior and Junior Council. Talent Night. Prom Committee. Charlie intends to go to go Harvard College. Although reserved and full of wit He’s alwasy sure to make a hit.” John Donahue Jack” 30 Fairmont Avenue Age 17 Blessed Sacrament Grammar School. Jack in- tends to continue schooling. “John is a boy who makes plenty of noise Uses school supplies for toys.” page twenty-four Burton Doo “Burt” 178 Harvard Street Age 17 Roberts Grammar School. Burt intends to get married and settle down. “Smart as a whip is Burton Doo And he always will be faithful to you.” William Doody CF BANE 30 Bueno Vista Park Age 17 Peabody Grammar School. Bill intends to con- tinue schooling. “Billy is a very good friend He'll stick to you till the end.” Vincent Doucette “Vinnie” 460 Green Street Age 18 Blessed Sacrament Grammar School. Council 47 +4748. Vinnie intends to continue school. Vinnie is cheerful all the while And is never without a smile.” Donald Duquette “Duke” 62 Reed Street Age 18 St. Johns Grammar School. Duke intends to become a printer. “Duke looks quiet, Duke looks shy. But ladies look out for that gleam in his eye.” page twenty-five page twenty-six Frederick Eromin “Lefty” 250 Webster Avenue Age 18 Wellington Grammar School. Lefty intends to go to college. “Our Lefty’s a gent with a look Who is always looking in a book.” Frank Eurglunes “Eurggie”’ 220 Norfolk Street Age 17 Longfellow Grammar School. Eurggie’s in- entions are undecided. Football ’46, °47. ‘“ Happy is he, carefree and gay. He enjoys life in an easy way.” John Chesley Fanjoy ‘ Junior” 257 Putnam Avenue Age 17 Houghton Grammar School. Junior intends to go to college. “Although hs is usually quiet, Once started he'll be a riot.” Andrew C. Fillios “Phil” “Shafty” “0-263412” 4A William Street Age 19 Webster Grammar School. Phil’s intentions are undecided. ‘A little mischief now and then. And before you know it he’s at it again.” Leo Francis Fitzpatrick “Fitz” 137 Pearl Street Age 16 Blessed Sacrament Grammar School. Fitz’s intentions are undecided. ‘We know that you will succeed, Because in school you tried to lead.” Thomas Bernard Fraser “Tom” 31 Grant Street Age 18 St. Paul Grammar School. ““A good fellow, pleasant and proud, Popular and welcome in every crowd.” Morris John Gentile “ Mor”? 80 Berkshire Street Age 18 Kelly Grammar School. Mor has his heart set on becoming a contractor. e Frank M. Giampetruzzi “Frank” 53 Standish Street Age 17 Russell Grammar School. Basket Ball 47. An athlete bold so I’ve been told, And fashioned in a first class mol.” page twenty-seven page twenty-eight William Robert Gilbert ‘Legs’’ 551 Washington Elms Age 18 Roberts Grammar School. Track 745, 746, 47, 48. Basket Ball 45, ’46, °47, °48. Football 45, 46, °47. Council °47, °48. Vice-President °47, 48. Dance Committee 48. Year Book Com- mittee “48. Prom Committee 47, 48. Talent Night Committee °48. Bill intends to goto college. He’s the guy with the great big smile He’s also a veteran of the football pile.” Anthony Andrew Giordano “Geno” “‘Andy” Opry 69 Jay Street Age 17 Webster Grammar School. Geno intends to be a school teacher. A witty joke and a cheerful smile, That is “‘Andy” all the while.” George William Gratto “ Podgie”’ 14 Carlisle Street : Age 17 Longfellow Grammar School. Yearbook Com- mittee. Council 47, °48. Rindge Register. “Bill was not noisy and gay, We all respect his quiet way.” Peter Vincent Greco Pete” 52 Seventh Street Age 17 Putnam Grammar School. Pete is undecided. Not too quiet, not too loud, He’ll stand out in any crowd.” Larz Anderson Grymes Silas”’ 141 Western Avenue 18 Age Blessed Sacrament John Hegarty Jack” 33 Aberdeen Street Age 18 Sacred Heart of Watertown. Jack wants to go go college. “We need to bid farewell to John, But will we be sorry when he’s gone.” Charles Joseph Hagopian ““Chickie”’ 12 Saville Street Age 17 Russell School. College. Photography. James Healy “Spider” 37 Magouin Street Age 17 _ Ellis Grammar School. Spider intends to go to work after he graduates. “ee ider is a boy you would like to know, he boys at Rindge, they all think so.” page twenty-nine page thirty Lawrence R. Holland “Larry” “Dutch” 1 Cedar Square Age 17 Fletcher Grammar School. Track 48. Football 47, °48. Council 47, °48. Yearbook Staff 748. Dance Committee °47, “48. Talent Night Com- mittee “47, °48. Traffic Squad °47, °48. Larry hopes to go to college ‘Larry is ready to go to college In order to gain scientific knowledge.” Frederick J. Hryniewich “red” “Fritz” 242 H urley Street Age 17 Thorndike Grammar School. Traffic Squad °47, °48. Fred is undecided on what he wants to do. “Always laughing always alert,, Freddy, however, is not a flirt.” John F. Hughes Red” 36 Blakscee Street Age 17 St. Peters Grammar School. Council 747, 748. Traffic Squad °47, °48. Dance Committee °47 °48. Prom Committee “48. Talent Night Com’ mittee -47. Red intends to go to Boston College after he graduates from Rindge. “Everyone at school called him Red, When there was mischief, he was at the head.” Edward Hurley Red”’ 22 Royal Avenue St. Peters Grammar School. Red intends to be a fireman. “ No matter what is ahead, Wewill remember our pal Red.” George Frederick Jackson “Sam’’ 267 Putnam Avenue Age 18 Houghton Grammar School. Band °47, °48. Sam wants to be an officer in the Salvation Army. ““Whenever there’s deviltry floating about Sam is there without a doubt.” Francis J. Janko “Frank” 114 Sixth Street Age 20 Sacred Heart Grammar School. Football 46. Richard E. Jedrey “Dickie” 16 Cambridge Terrace Age 17 Peabody Grammar School. Dickie intends to join the Navy. Walter Charles Jones “Wally” “Sleepy” 41 Pearl Terrace Age 17 Webster Grammar School. Sleepy intends to be a truckdriver. Baseball ’47, 48. page thirty-one page thirty-two John Joyce “ Johnney” 1 Newtown Court © Age 18 St. Mary’s Grammar School. John intends to work. Football ’47. Senior Dance Committee Senior Council 48. “Tall and manly, honest, true Boys like him are far too few.” Henry Kaplan “ Kappy” 102 Trowbridge Street Age 16 Longfellow Grammar School. Kappy intends to enter college. ‘ Kappv,is a most versatile lad, From music to chem, he’s the best to be had.” Mardig Kazanjian Marty” 171 Auburn Street Age 19 Webster Grammar School. Track °47, °48. Traffic Squad °47, 48. Golf ’47, ’48. Senior Council. Rindge Register Staff. Kaz intends to join the service. “When you find you need a friend Marty’s with you till the end.” Thomas J. Kelley SSK ely 6 Robert Goodman Road Age 18 St. Pauls Grammar School. Kel is undecided. ‘While with a teacher, he’s very quiet But otherwise he’s a riot.” Norman W. Kennedy “Stretch” 12 Pearl Street Age 17 Morse Grammar School. Stretch intends to join the Army. ““A quiet boy you think you see, But under the skin, he’s T. N.T.” George Ralph Kevorkian 92 Magazine Street Age 19 Webster Grammar School. George would like to be a Mechanic and Machinist. Edward J. Kirkpatrick Kirkie” 2 Newtown Court Age 16 Blessed Sacrament School. Kirkie is going to college. Dapper and neat, full of vim, Fortune should be bound for him.” page thirty-three page thirty-four Martin George Knudslien “Marty” “Dapper” 43 Washington Elms Age 17 Roberts Grammar School. Marty intends to be a jet mechanic with the A A F. Junior Council 47. Senior Council ’48. Aero Club 747. “It'll always be easy to remember our “Marty” Because to school he was always tardy.” David Joseph Kopp Dave” 18 Fenno Street Age 18 Peabody Grammar School. Dave intends to go to college. “ He is tall and well spoken, He'll make all the girls heart broken.” Frederich Henry Kueline “ Keeny”’ 73 Warren Street, Needham, Mass. Age 18 St. Joseph’s Academy. Keeny intends to go to college. Rindge Aero Club 48. ‘Graduating with us, is our Fred, When he’s around, it’s never dead.” Guy Domenie Lalli “Sonny” 268 Walden Street Age 18 Senior Council. °48 Sonny is undecided. “Full of pep and fun you bet, Just the boy you can’t forget.” ee eee dtc Vincent Lang 429 Broadway Age 17 St. Pauls Grammar School. Lang’s intentions are undecided. Football 48. Track 748. “With fellows he’s bold, Also with the girls he’s not so cold.” Jerome Lee ee) CLT ae 86 Chilton Street Age 18 Russell Grammar School. Jerry intends to con- tinue schooling. “Full of fun is our Jerry, Never sad but always merry.” Wilfred Lee ““Willie”’ 86 Chilton Street Age 17 Russell Grammar School. Council 48. Willie intends to follow machine work. A well liked boy is Wilfred Lee, He’s just as happy as can be.” Charles Lerman “Chuck” 10 Newtown Court Age 17 Roberts Grammar School. Chuck intends to become a dentist. He’s a regular fellow who’s perfectly square, A dependable chap with a character rare.” page thirty-five page thirty-six William Lettieri “Will” 245 Hampshire Street Age 16 Longfellow Grammar School. Will intends to join the Air Force. ‘An intelligent lad with plenty of spry, And he'll have to be if he wants to fly.” Richard R. Lewis Dick’’. 23 Hayes Street Age 18 Richard graduated from Houghton Grammar School. Dick intends to go to the Feener School of Plastics. Council “48. Dance Committee 48. ‘ Happy go lucky is our Dick, But with the girls, he’s mighty slick.” John E. Linnehan “Jack” “Linn” 95 Fayerweather Street Age 17 St. Peters Grammar School. Jack intends to go to Linotype School. Baseball ’45, °46, 747, °48. Hockey °45, °46, 747, °48. “In the future he'll go far, As a friend and hockey star.”’ Francis Xavier Loconto “Frankie” 96 Thorndike Street Age 17 St. Francis of Assisi Grammar School. Frankie plans to make Western singing a career. “Frankie’s a boy with a will to do, Of this kind there are too few.” Eugene Frederich Lohnes ““Gene”’ 15 St. Paul Street Age 18 Longfellow Grammar School. Gene intends to be a cabinet-maker. ‘ ‘ ‘A pal whether are good or bad, He’s always happy never sad.” William Joseph Lowry melsusiia 26 York Street Age 18 St. Mary’s Grammar School. Bish plans to work in the Bachrach Company. ““A quiet boy you think you see, But, oh, how noisy he can be.” Arthur Robert Mahon arte 15 Whittier Street Age 17 Peabody Grammar School. Art plans to go to college. Football °46. Rindge Register 7°47 Editor 48. Senior Drama °47. Yearbook °48. Dance Committee 748. Council ’47, ’48. Studious, ambitious, faithful is he, Ever successful may he be.” William Henry Mahoney “Bill” “ Moe” 111 Fresh Pond Parkway Age 17 Russell Grammar School. Hockey 745, 746, °47. Council °47, 48. Dance Committee °47, 48. Junior Class President ’47. Prom Committee 47, ‘48. Yearbook Editor 7°48. Advertising Committee °47, °48. Picture Committee ’48 Senior Drama °47. Register Staff °46. Bill intends to go to college. page thirty-seven page thirty-eight Stephen F. Marcotte “Steve” 204 Columbia Street Age 17 St. Mary’s Grammar School. Steve is undecided. “Steve is the boy who knows his stuff He never seems to have learned enough.” Louis M. Mancini ‘Toute’. 409 Putnam Avenue Age 18 Blessed Sacraments Grammar School. Louie is undecided. “Smooth and quiet in his way He makes progress day by day.” Arthur P. Marchand “Art? 22 Madison Avenue Age 18 St. Johns Grammar School. Art intends to go to Machinists school. “A rhyme for him is hard to fit, But with the girls he’s a hit.” Richard C. Marchand “Lefty” 119 Oxford Street Age 17 St. John’s Grammar School. Football °45, °47. Lefty’s intentions are to go to Linotype School. “Strong and true until the end, We know Lefty as a friend.” Robert J. McCabe Mac’”’ 73 Wendell Street Age 16 Kelley Grammar School. Council 48. Traffic Squad 48. Mac’s intentions are undecided. ‘Although he doesn’t seem to hustle, That doesn’t come from lack of muscle.” James Joseph McCusker “Shorty” 14 St. Mary Road Age 17 Ditson Grammar School. Shorty is undecided about his future. Football ’47, 48. Council 47. Leo J. McGowan “ Mac’’ 31 Mellen Street Age 18 St.Paul’s Grammar School. Mac intends to go to work. Yearbook Committee 748. “Our boy Leo can really draw, The best artist you ever saw.” John P. McGrath Mac”’ 371 Windsor Street Age 17 St. Mary’s Grammar School. Mac intends to join the Navy. Track 45. Football °46, “ He is a boy who receives much praise, So would we all, if followed his ways.” page thirty-nine page forty Charles C. McKenny “Mac” 41 Columbia Street Age 17 St. Mary’s of the Annunciation. Mac intends to go to B. C. ‘ 4 winning smile he'll never lack Full of Fun is our Mac.” William R. Monroe “Bill” '132 Antrim Street Age 17 Longfellow Grammar. Bill wants to work in his father’s garage. “Always happy always gay We hate to see him go away.” Charles Salvatore Moretti “Sandwich” 373 Norfolk Street ; Age 18 Wellington Grammar School. Baseball ’46, ’47, 48. Council °46, °47, °48. Traffic Squad °47, °48. Year Book Committee 748. Sandwich wants to continue schooling. ““In school he’s always quiet, But out of school he’s a riot.” William Frederick Morgan bre 82 Kinnard Street Age 18 Houghton Grammar School. Council °47, 48. Bill intends to continue schooling. ‘Bill Morgan isnquite the lad, The best friend a pal can have.” Alan Stackpole Morris “Al”? 25 Carver Street Age 17 Agassiz Grammar School. Al wants to go to Night School. “‘Al is far from a teacher’s pet, And he’s the best buddy we've ever met.” James R. Mosco “Stalingrad” 141 Spring Street Age 18 Thorndike Grammar School. Stalingrad intends to go to college. ‘Sometimes we call him “Stalingrad”, But still we cannot get him mad.” Patrick Denis Murphy aerate 73 Warren Street, Needham Age 17 St. Joseph’s Academy, Wellesley. Crew 748. Pat 's heading for Northeastern to study Journalism after he graduates. ‘Pat is everyone’s friend and no one’s foe, You will hear of him everywhere you go.” Timothy P. Murray “Ted” 74 Huron Avenue Age 18 St. Peter’s Grammar School. Ted is undecided about what he wants to do after he graduates. “ He’s alad that’s always gay, He’s sure to get where he wants some day.” page forty-one Gilbert B. Nelson SGike 193 Concord Avenue Age 17 Peabody Grammar School. Gil intends to go to Lowell Textile Night School. “‘Mischief, mischief, everywhere, Where is Gil, he must be there.” Geno Louis Neri “Gene? 13 Washington Street Age 16 Roberts Grammar School. Basketball °45, 46, °47, °48 ,Captain,. Track °48. Gene is undecid- ed about what he wants to do. His hair is curly, his eyes are brown, He’s never out though he may be down.” Norman E. Nichols Texan 279 Pearl Street Age 17 Morse Grammar School. Track °47, 748. Tex wants to go to Boston University His ways are happy, but not loud ° Y) - 29 And Norman’s a favorite with the crowd. Douglas E. Nieh “Doug” 15 Sumner Road Age 17 Longfellow Grammar School. Doug intends to go to college. page forty-two William J. Oakland ““Oakie”’ 167 Magazine Street Age 17 Morse Grammar School. Oakie wants to go to California Institute of Technology. “Others may fall or stay, But Bill will always lead the way.” James B. O’Brien ‘“Dappo” “Obie” “Dimmo” 469 Huron Avenue Age 17 Russell Grammar School. Baseball ’46, ’47, ’48. Hockey °45, °46, °47, °48.,Interscholastic 2nd team 748° Dappo wants to go to either Harvard or Northeastern after he graduates from Rindge. “T don’t think I'll ever see A friend as good as James O'B.” James E. O’Brien “Jim” ‘“O’Bie’’ 221 Lexington Avenue Age 17 Russell Grammar School. Football °47, 48. Basketball °46, 48. Council 48. Traffic Squad 48. Dance Committee “48. Talent Night Committee “48. Year Book Staff °48. Class Treasurer 48. Jim intends to go to Boston College. “IT don’t think that Ill ever see A car as good as his Model T.”” Martin C. O’Brien Martie” O’Bie”’ 70 Eustis Street Age 18 Agassiz Grammar School. Marty is undecided about his future. page forty-three Lawrence E. O’Connell “Okie” 561 Franklin Street Age 18 St. Paul’s Gr mmar School. Okie intends: to continue school. “Success in fame he'll reach someday Through his beaming smile and winning way.” William H. O'Connell aOiltae 517 Gorham Street Age 17 Agassiz Grammar School. Bill is undecided about his future. “ Just as good-natured as he can be With a winning smile for all to see.” Paul T. O’Loughlin “Olefin” 10 Carver Street Age 17 Agassiz Gramma r School. Paul intends to take a Post Graduate course. Track 745. “A cheerful lad Never downcast, never sad.” Alfred E. O’Sullivan We 47 Putnam Avenue St. Pauls Grammar School. Senior Class Presi- dent. Football °44, °45, 46, °47. Captain °47 team. Track °45, °46. Crew 748. Senior, Junior Council. Managing Editor Year Book. Dance Committee. Prom Committee. Talent Night. Al intends to go to college. ‘Senior Class President is on the beam, He was also captain of the football team.” page forty-four Robert H. Owens “Bob™ 56 John Bellis Circle Age 18 Ellis Grammar School. Bob intends to be an Electrical Engineer. Now here is a fellow full of cheer Success is assured of his career” Frank A. Palazzo “Gus’’ 26a Plymouth Street Age 18 Kelley Grammar School. Basketball “45. Football ’47. Gus intends to be a machinist. “Frank is the woman’s man, . “ If anyone can get them our Frank can. Donald F. Parnell “Don” “Cuddles” “Boris” 84 Jackson Street Age 17 Ellis Grammar School. Don intends to go to college. Artist for Yearbook Committee. “ Happy go lucky, come what may He goes smiling on his way.” Noel F. Parris Jr. Pete” 54 Magee Street Age 17 Houghton Grammar School. Basketball 7°47, “48. Pete intends to go to college. Noel is quiet, pleasant and neat A nicer boy you couldnt meet.” page forty-five page forty-six Weedon G. Parris “Supe” 67 Kinnard Street Age 17 Houghton Grammar School. Supe intends to take a Post Graduate course. Basketball 745, 46, °47, °48. Register Staff °45, °46, °47, °48. Yearbook Committee 748. As a boy he carried the name of Weedon And lived up to it by the deeds he’s done.” Joseph L. Pernarelli Sel OCke 472 Windsor Street Age 17 Kelley Grammar School. Joe intends to con- tinue his schooling. “ Happy is he, carefree and gay He enjoys life in a merry way.” Roland J. Poirier “La-Wiggie” 28 Gold Star Road Age 17 Our Lady of Pity Grammar School. La-Wiggie intends to join the Navy. “They say he’s quiet but that we doubt Because he’ll wake the dead when he gets out.” Robert E. Popiel “Bob” “ Pope” 88 Hancock Street Age 18 St. Mary’s Grammar School. Dance Committee. Chairman of the: Rindge Social Activities. Seinior Council. Year Book Committee. Talent Night Director. Prom Committee. Bob intends to become an electrical engineer. “Bob is ambitious: excels in his work From any hard task he never will shirk.” John F. Powers “Johnny” ‘ Happy” 36 Middlesex Street Age 17 St. John’s Grammar School. Class Secretary 47, 748. Council ’47, °48. Football ’45. Talent Night and Prom Committee. Ad Committee. Assistant editor of yearbook. Dance Commit- tee. Traffic Squad. Johnny intends to be a Florist. He always has a ready smile And we're sure he'll make his life worthwhile.” William W. Powers “Bill” 93 Montgomery Street Age 18 St. John’s Grammar School. Council 47, 48. Bill intends to continue schooling. “Bill’s quiet and handsome too Girls, here’s the man for you.” Theodore J. Prinzi 9 Warren Street Wellington Grammar School. decided about his future. Prescott W. Prouty aT esi 202 Erie Street Age 18 Webster Grammar School. Pres intends to go into Areo Building. “Pres is quiet and gentle too But he always has a smile for you.” page forty-seve n page forty-eight Clyde S. Pyle “Chubby” 19 Pine Street Age 17 Roberts Grammar School. Chubby intends to continue schooling. 411 the while he will greet you with a smile To have him for a friend is really worth your while.” Kenneth A. Quinn “ Kenny” 4 Cambridge Terrace Age 18 St. John’s Grammar School. Council °47, 748. Traffic Squad. Ken intends to go into Naval Aviation. Arthur A. Quinton “Gus” 144 River Street Age 18 Webster Grammar School. Council 747. Gus intends to be a machinist. “4 wonderful fellow as ever we knew We know that his troubles are sure to be few.” Ronald D. Quinton “Bud” 144 River Street Age 20 Webster Grammar School. Bud intends to go to Art School. Bud is also a Veteran of World War II. Vincent P. Remeika VaTt e 251 Elm Street Age 18 Immaculate Conception Grammar School. Hockey Team 47, 48. Vin intends to study music, “We call him Vin because we know That someday he will make a win.” Albert W. Richards Ars 90 Norfolk Street Age 19 Longfellow Grammar School. Council 748. Yearbook Committee. Football ’47. Crew ’47, 48. Senior Council 48. Dance Committee. Al intends to go to college. “ Happy go lucky, come what may Al goes smiling all the way.” Lawrence B. Robichaud “Larry” 125 Rindge Avenue Age 18 Our Lady of Pity Grammar School. Hockey °45, °46, °47, 48. Council ’48. Larry intends to work in Connecticut. Donald Robinson “Don’”’ 63a Walden Street Age 16 Ellis Grammar Schoc'. Don’s intentions are undecided. page forty-nine Hugh A. Robinson Ta Te 205 Mt. Auburn Street Age 18 Comes from New Jersey. Mechanical En- gineering. Edmund Romanowski “Eddy” 236 Columbia Street Age 18 Roberts Grammar School. Ed’s intentions are undecided. ““A regular fellow, perfectly square A dependabie chap with a brain that is rare.” Arnold A. Rose 7 Bristol Street Age 18 Kelly Grammar School. Football 745. Arnold’s intentions are undecided. “In the history class he never listens Writing the constitution seems to be his ambition.” Nerman W. Rose “Red” 61 Harvey Strect Age 19 Ellis Grammar School. Red’s intentions are undecided. page f ifty Thomas R. Ryan “Tommy” 59 Columbia Street Age 18 Roberts Grammar School. Member of Basket- ball and Baseball teams. Tommy’s intentions are undecided. A good sport and the ladies man, If anyone can get them, Tom can.” George W. Scherer “Lefty” 42 Kirkland Street Age 17 Stevens and Shull Jr. High, Easton, Penna. Basketball °48. Lefty intends to go to college. Joseph E. Sergi “Doc” 474 Cambridge Street Age 17 Thorndike Grammar School. Doc intend to go to College. Daniel P. Shea “Danny” 18 Orchard Street Age 18 Agassiz Grammar School. Junior Class Treasur- er. Council °47,°°48. Danny intends to do Food Steward work. Not so dumb, not so smart With the women he has an art.” page fifty-one Roy F. Sibley “Big Sib” 33 Rockingham Street Age 17 Morse Grammar School. Council 747, 748. Football. Track. Big Sib intends to go to college. “To the teachers he’s a mystery Especially the.one in history.” Anthony R. Silva “Tony” 6 Eight Street Age 16 St. Francis Grammar School. Tony’s inten- tions are undecided. “Tony is kin d of short But we like him an awful lot.” Bernard R. Silva “Bernie” 118 Fourth Street Age 18 Sacred Heart Grammar School. Bernie intends to go to college. “ His thoughts are so profound and deep That sometimes in class he seems asleep.” Ronald Singleton “Sing” 18 Hews Street Age 18 Houghton Grammar School. Council °47, 748. Basketball. Sing intends to continue school. “ He’s the trumpet leader of the band He'll soon be tops in all the land.”’ page fifty-two David M. Smith “Smitty” 442 Concord Avenue Age 18 Peabody Grammar School. Football °46, °47. Track 745, °46, °47, 48. Smitty intends to con- tinue school. “Always happy, always gay, We would surely like to have him stay.” Nelson B. Springer “ Nel” 25 Pine Street Age 18 Roberts Grammar School. WNel’s intentions are undecided. David C. Sprogis “Dave” 137 Raymond Street Age 16 Russell Grammar School. Council °48. Dance Committee. Talent Night. Dave intends to go to college. “Dave is the leader of our mob When there’s any fun, he’s on the job.” Robert D. Sullivan SBnz 390 Huron Avenue Age 17 St. Peter’s Grammar School. Buz intends to go to college. Football 47. Basketball ‘47, ‘48. “Good ‘ole’ Sull sure and steady Like a flashlight he’s Eveready.” page fifty-three page fifty-four Thomas I. Sullivan “Sull” 268 Windsor Street Age 19 Council °47. Traffic Squad. Sull intends to go to college. What he'll do next you never can tell That’s our boy Sull.” Edward Pearson Szidat 37 Mellen Street Age 18 Agassiz School. Ed plans to follow the Auto- motive Field. Norman E. Theriault Kitty” 2 Neal Court Age 20 Our Lady of Pity Grammar School. Council °48. Kitty intends to become a machinist. Harold F. Thidemann 2 Hastings Square Age 17 Morse Grammar School. Register Staff 46, ’47. Harold’s intentions are undecided. LeRoy G. Thompson “Roy” 117 Kinnaird Street Age 17 Basketball °47. Roy intends to continue schooling. Robert K. Trelegan “Bob” 61 Clay Street Age 17 St. John’s Grammar School. Council ’48. Bob’s intentions-are undecided. Anthony J. Trumpis je rony? 214 Pearl Street Age 17 Blessed Sacrament Grammar School. Tony’s intentions are undecided. ? Louis P. Valente “Danny’ 2528 Mass. Avenue Age 17 St. John’s Grammar School. Council 748. Football °45, Baseball °45, °48. Traffic Squad. Yearbook, Dance, Prom and Ad Committees. Danny intends to go to college. ‘Writing these poems was easy you see, I’m just good—I love me.” page fifty-five page fifty-six Guido A. Valentino SH hes 56 Norfolk Street Age 16 St. Mary’s Grammar School. Council °47. Val’s intentions are undecided. “ He is never very quiet But always ready to start a riot.” Alfred B. Vancour ee be 95 Thorndike Street Age 18 Northeastern Jr. High. Al intends to become an Airplane Engineer. ‘ fine fellow is about to go The kind you would like to know.” Lawrence A. White Wizzer”’ 67 Austin Street Age 16 St. Mary’s Grammar School. Council 748. Track °46, °47, °48. Football ‘47. Wizzer in- tends to become a printing machinist. “Always sitting in the first row Not in school but in the R. K.O.” Francis C. Wigfall “Rocky” 164 Putnam Avenue Age 18 Houghton Grammar School. Rocky intends to join the Air Force. Joseph W. Wilford Joe” 203 Harvard Street Age 18 Roberts Grammar School. Track 7°47. Joe intends to join the Navy. John E. Yobaccio ‘Johnny” 31 Homer Avenue Age 18 Haggerty Grammar School. Traffic Squad 747, 48. Dance Committee. Johnny is undecided about his future. “When things are going quiet In comes John and starts a riot.” Paul J. Zukas “Zeke” 61 Bristol Street Age 18 Immaculate Conception Grammar School. Zeke intends to go to Electrical School. “Zeke’s getting smarter all the time But when he’s with the girls you should hear his line.” Not Pictured James Amendola STi: Lionel Burke 17 Fifth Street Age 20 24B Union Street Age 18 Thorndike Grammar School. Jim is undecided Wellington Grammar School. Lionel is un- about his future. decided. George Brackett “Red” John J. Cavanaugh “Johnny” Bellflower Road, Shore Acres, E. Billerica 266 Pearl Street Age 17 Agel Blessed Sacrament Grammar School. Johnny’s Fletcher Grammar School. Red’s__ intentions Ppa aie by RAMULAT COO TS 1 BARRY. © are to be a chemist. intentions are undecided. page fifty-seven Net Pictured Robert Oscar Goodrum “Gus” “Goody” 302 Concord Avenue Age 20 Webster Grammar School. Gus is undecided about his future. “Bob is a merry lad, A When he’s around it’s never sad. James T. Hannon “Jimmy” 89 Lincoln Street Age 20 Wellington School. Jimmy intends to go to College. Robert Lee Killion “Bob” 11 Orrin Street Russell Grammar School. Samuel Mckinly Cox ee ON ae 20 Hingham Street Age 18 Longfellow Grammar School. Cox wants to go to music school N. E. C. Dominick Christopher Dell Anno “Brooklyn” 12 Harding Street Age 19 Public School No. 142 Brooklyn, New York. Basketball °46, °47, °48. Baseball °46, 47, °48. Brooklyn is undecided about his future. “ Happy is he, carefree and gay He enjoys life in a merry way.” Edward DePierro “Eddie” 155 Spring Street Age 17 St. Francis of Assisi Grammar School. Council °47, “48. Eddie intends to continue schooling. Donald P. Dignan “Dig” 145 Allston Street Age 16 Blessed Sacrament Grammar School. Dig intends to be a Linotype operator. Whatever he did, he did with ease It was natural for him to please.” George E. Flynn “Ge” 20 Davenport Street Age 17 St. John’s School. Ge is undecided about his future. ‘‘Where any mischief has begun He'll be there full of fun.” page fifty-eight Clarence LeBlanc “Skinney” 150 Dudley Street Age 18 Our Lady of Pity Grammar School. “Full of Fun and mischief too He’s always up to something new.” Oscar P. Messina “Frenchy” “‘Ducky’’“‘Doll”’ 1492 Cambridge Street Age 19 Thorndike School. Frenchy intends to work at The Logan International Airport. Robert B. Richardson ““Bob’’ 467 Mt. Auburn Street Age 18 Russell Grammar School. Bob intends to go into merchandising. Robert D. Ried “Bob” 39 Tremont Street Age 17 Fletcher Grammar School. Bob intends to go in the Coast Guard. John E. Sacchi “Johnny” 14. Pitman Street, Somerville Age 19 Southern Junior High School. Johnny intends to study music. Eugene Raymond Shackley Jr. “Shack” 97 Norfolk Street Age 18 Fletcher Grammar School. Shack intends to go to College. “Eugene must have used force To graduate from the Aero Course.” John T. Sullivan Johnny” 22 Newtowne Court Age 17 St. Mary’s Grammar School. John intends to be a surveyor Walter F. Zajac “Say Jack” 46 Seventh Street Age 16 St. Hedwig’s Grammar. Say Jack intends to continue schooling. “ His future we are sure is aby When he takes a step, it will always be in the right.” page fifty-nine 1947 FOOTBALL TEAM The Rindge Tech gridsters suffered a season of hard luck loosing to eight of its nine opponents. Under the leadership of captain Al O’Sullivan and under the guidance of their brilliant mentor Ted Galligan the technicians lost some heartbreakers. Rindge opened her season in an informal jamboree at Russell Field by beating Norwood 6 to 0 on Bill Gilberts 50 yard run. Then without the services of captain Al O’Sullivan the local eleven traveled to Weymouth and lost a heartbreaker at the hands of the Weymouth club. The following week Mr. Galligan’s boys went to Newton and were beaten by the “Garden City” gridsters 21 to 0. Following their loss to Newton the technicians journeyed to Waltham and suffered their fourth defeat to the ‘““Watch City” boys. Then came that dreadful Saturday morning of October 13, 1947 when the Rindge Tech football team lost a 6 to 0 game to equally lowdown Cambridge Latin. Then it appeared as if the Brown and White had pulled from their slump for with brilliant play by the linemen and backs they held Brookline the champions of class “B” to 6 points and the Techs dropped their fifth 6-0. But as usual Rindge was as unpredictable as the weather, the local eleven traveled to Fitchburgand were outweighed, outclassed, and out played by the highpowered Fitchburg gridsters. Then came the tide of victory, the Rindge eleven grew tired of defeat and led by the sprinting of fleetfooted halfback Dave Smith and the deception of Quarterback Ed Fratto ultimately ran away with the St. Clements contest 19-0. On the following Saturday Leominster visited Russell Field and the Techs lost a close one 12 to 7. On “Turkey day morning” the red and blue of Somerville visited Russell Field and in this 57 year old classic Somer. ville toppled our gridsters, 12-0. By Jim O’Brien page sixty BASKETBALL TEAM OF 1948 The basketball team of this past season got off to a poor start by dropping a thriller to Newton High 43 to 38. Throughout the entire season, almost everyone of the Tech five’s defeats were lost by close mar. gins. Three of its six losses were by a difference of two points. Included in its six victories were two startling wins over C.H.L.S. by scores of 29-24 and 27-23, This year was the first time in years that this feat was performed. The Tech’s team was led by center Captain Gino Neri. Playing along with him were Ronnie Singleton and Richie Spillane, two fast forwards, and Greg Cosmopoulis and Ed Fratto, two fine defensive guards. To back up this five were such able reserves as Tommie Ryan, Billy Boudreau, Pete Parris, Bill Gilbert, Lefty Scherer, Dom Dell Anno, and Bob Sullivan. Only one team in the league, Arlington, defeated Rindge in both encounters on the waxed floor. Two of Tech’s sparkling victories were over Newton, last year’s co-champs; and Waltham, champs of this previous season. The team was led by one of the best mentors in the Suburban League, Coach Tom Murphy. page sixty-one HOCKEY By William Mahoney This year’s team was composed mostly of green untried players. The first line had one veteran; Captain James Mulrey, at center. The other members were RW James Duffy, LW L. Robichaud, second line center Jack Linehan. RW Bill Reimeka, and left wing was changeable all year long. RD John Callahan, LD James O’Brien, G M.Dillon and R.Grant. The pucksters won 1 lost 9. James Duffy and Dappo O’Brien both made second team All-Scholastic. Most of the team were midgets except for O’Brien, Callahan, Dillon and Remeika. The game they won was against a high- ly favored Newton. The first goal was by J. Duffy assist J. Mulrey; then Newton roared back to tie it up 1 to 1. It stayed that way until late in the third period when Jack Linehan, just this game moved from first lone LW to second line C, soloed down the side, scored, and Rindge won, 2 to 1. This was a fighting team. They had lost five games, being shut out in three, and Newton was fighting for first place. Yet Rindge went out and calmly defeated them. ‘They lost to Latin School for the second time in twelve years. Next year has an outlook of hope and prosperity. James Mulrey is again captain and there are many veterans left. So we say good luck,.We will be watching for you to beat Latin and bring the championship where it belongs. page sixty-two TRACK The Rindge Tech Track Team of 1947-48 has not been the same track team as in years gone by. This years team boast only five Vets. that were with the team for the past four years. In the various track and field games, Rindge has won only one first place. This first place was in the Fargo Meet Some of the blame for the comparatively bad showing of this years team lies in the fact that the mem- bers of the track team have been without any means of practice. We are grateful for the use of the Cambridge Armory, Coach Horace Hedley of M.I.T. and the use of the indoor track at M.I.T. and the coach at B.U. for the use of his track. We take pride in our one State Champion, Captain Alvin Collins, who won the 1000 yard run in the State Meet. Collins, by winning this event, earned a trip to New York. Although the team did not make such a good showing in the various meets they collected 7 points in the State Meet to place seventh among a group of 24 schools. Among one of the bright spots in this rather gloomy season was the winning of the Intermediate trophy by the Rindge Intermediate track team in the Greater Boston Interscholastic Track Meet. Also our team was represented by four members in the Bowdoin Invitational track meet, held at Bowdoin, Maine. The worst defeat handed to a Rindge Track Team in many a year came at the hand of the Class A State Champion Malden team. In this meet Rindge won only one first place and that was in the 600 yardrun. The final score was Rindge 16—Malden 61. Considering the material and certain unavoidable conditions Coach Humphrey O’Leary has done a good job. He is admired by all of the boys on the team for what he has done for them. In closing this chapter in the Rindge Running Story for the 47-48 season let’s hope for better teams in the future generations of Rindge Athletes. page sixty-three BASEBALL 1948 Since baseball comes at the end of the school year it presents a difficult problem for the yearbook committee; consequently few facts are available, other than the schedule, by the time the book is to go to press. The class book report is always something of a prediction. It is a foregone conclusion that the Seniors will play a prominent part in the success of the Rindge Tech nine. Dominic Dell Anno, outfielder and pitcher, will captain this year’s team. The infield will pro- bably be Maurice Dillon, alternating between backstop and first, John Linehan at second, James O’Brien cooling the hot corner, and Charles Morette at short. ‘These boys could very well mold into a classy sure-footed unit inasmuch as all are lettermen and belong to the class of ’48. From the Juniors we are getting Walter Johnson, Donald Collins, Sebastian Raineri, and Jim Mulrey, all of whom saw considerable action the previous season. Under the guidance of our able coach, Mr. William P. McLaughlin, Rindge is assured of a fighting nine that is usually in the running for the Suburban League Championship. ‘The nine fully respect the knowledge of this fine coach and will work hard to bring the pennant home. page sixty-four A See! DO Nou page sixty-five (lass fristery Our Freshman Year In September 1944, the class of 48 made its debut 440 strong. We were wide-eyed, curious, and for the first few months were lost in a gigantic building. Seniors raised havoc and preyed on us at every chance; and we soon learned not to ask them for room numbers. Mastering our locker combi- nations was the first task we completed with success. As the months passed the name “‘frosh” was used less frequently, seniors treated us more like kid brothers, studies became routine and we began to feel at home in Rindge. The Coming of winter saw many freshmen represented on Rindge’s Teams. Football received Al O’Sullivan, William Gilbert and Kenneth Cleary. The annual grid iron clash between Rindge and C.H.L.S. saw Rindge the victor. We took pride in our class when the first marking period had closed, finding many of us on the Honor Roll. Burton Doo of Chinese extraction; a graduate of the Roberts School, led with an aver- age of 86.4. When hockey season rolled around the freshmen class put forward some very promising material in: John Callahan, James O’Brien and William Mahoney. Freshman were out in abundance when the call came around for basketball. They were: John Joycé, Robert Dyer, Ralph Eaton, Frank Pallazzo, Weedon Parris, Noel Parris, William Gilbert, Gregory Cosmospoulas, George Murphy, John Campbell, Thomas Ryan, Henry Mattos, Nathan Johnson and Manuel Aruda. It was during this year that the baseball team won the “Suburban Baseball League Champion- ship.” Our school paper “The Rindge Register” found freshman Earl Ennis and George Norris writing for it, which helped increase its circulation. The first year was now almost complete and we were justly proud of ourselves for accomplishing the first mile of our long journey. With out thoughts turned toward vacation, we adjourned school looking forward to our sophomore year. Our Sohpomore Year Behold Sophomores now! Back in Rindge once again we now strolled around with an air of con- fidence, sure of our steps and certain of our destination. On a raw blustery Columbus Day morn Rindge defeated Latin 6 to 2 in the annual football clash. By virtue of our win over Latin we once again claimed the title “City Champs”. The Rindge lineup was:—Janko, L.E.; Griffin, L.T.; O’Sullivan, L.G.; Gisborne, C.; Maher, R.G.; Evanowski and Gilbert, R.T.; Cleary and Simpson, R.E.; Silva, Q.B.; Spillane and Messuir, L.H.B.; Lusk and Heise, R.H.B.; Hill and LeGrand, F.B. The addition of Richard Walsh, John McGrath and Weedon Parris to the Register staff greatly increased sales. The annual Rindge Register Christmas Story Contest was well patronized by sopho- more entries. With devastating blows struck to our opponents Rindge captured the G.B.I. Hockey Champion- ship; taking the final game from Newton High’s pucksters 2 to 0. This championship team was com- posed of:—Richard G. Rooney, and Mailloux L. D. Messuri, R. D. Gagnon, C. Robichaud, L. W. Briand, R.W. These boys well deserved the title “The Flying Frenchmen.” Thomas Heise was appointed captain of the track team which consisted of some of the ablest runners Rindge has ever turned out. Because of this we copped the Outdoor State Relay Champion- page sixty-six ship. This was the year Al Collins beat Joyce of Commerce in the 1000 yarder. The student body, Faculty and Alumni of Rindge were saddened and shocked by the news of the death of our beloved Assistant Headmaster James F. Conlin, and Materals of Industry Teacher Miss Jane Mosher. ‘They will always be cherished in our memories. The Aeronautics Department was immensely benefited by Mayor John H. Corcoran’s gift of a full y equipped Wildcat Airplane to the school. Our sophomore year was now complete. ‘Time sealed another chapter in the romance of life. Our Junior Year Two years of earnest preparation, and before we realized it we were “Juniors”. With inspired confidence, we were determined to make this year a brilliant one. Possessed with a deeper conception of school life, we made every effort to work in harmony. First came the election of class officers. A bitter struggle ensued between Al O’Sullivan and Bill Mahoney over the office of president. When the second ballot was cast, it found the following elected: — President, William Mahoney; Vice-President, Willi am Gilbert; Secretary, John Powers; Treasurer, Daniel Shea. Under the leadership of these boys our junior year progressed with tranquility. City Champs once more! _ : For the third consecutive year Rindge defeated the Latin eleven in the annual football clash. The Rindge Register, composed mostly of our class under the leadership of Mr. W. H. Gomes: enjoyed a most successful year. The staff was composed of; Track Editor, Jessie Bee; Crossword Puzzles and Poems, Robert Madrulli and Al Souza; Cartoonists, William J. Lowry and Joseph Ryan; Reporters, H. F. Thidemann, Art, R. Mahon, M. Kazanjian, S. Marcotte, C. Lerman and R. Walsh. One of our first major responsibilities was the conducting of the “Junior Dance.” Enlisting the services of the famous orchestra leader, Georgie Graham, we were endowed with an evening of lavish entertainment which was enjoyed by all. Our trackmen tied for high honors in the StateRelay. Collecting seven points each, Rindge and Boston English shared first place in “Class A’”’ during the annual Belmont State Relay Carnival. We owe that victory to Lawrence White, Alvin Collins, Dave Smith, and Ken Cleary, all fighting Juniors- On the evening of March 14, 1947 the senior class presented the play called, ‘‘The Hasty Heart’. The Juniors being amply represented with one of the leadingparts going to William Mahoney. Some of the supporting cast juniors were Weedon Parris, Harold Thidemann and Art Mahon. Our eight-oared crew proved victorious over the courageous Latin team. The crew was com- posed of: Captain Paul Spillane, Phillip Flynn, Joe Perry, Al O’Sullivan, Bob Delorey, Dick Dan- forth, Jack Welch, Les Louis, Fred Pain, and Coxswain Kip Paul. The close of the year was highlighted by the Junior Prom, which was held at the Commande Hotel. Departing, we looked back on a great year, but looked forward to an even greater one. One in which we would reach the turning point in our lives, the passing into youthful maturity, gaining a better understanding of the complication of making our way into the world. Our Senior Year Years of hard climbing now laid behind; at last we were Seniors. This was our year, our year to know success or our year to know utter defeat. This was the interval that would try the character, strength, and determination of each and every one of us as a united body. Fully realizing our re- sponsibilities we turned to the election of our class officers. They were:—President, Alfred O’Sul- ivan; Vice-President, William Gilbert; Treasurer, James O’Brien; Secretary, John Powers. To facilitate the operation of class func tions, the following were appointed:—Robert Popiel Chairman of Social Activities; William Mahoney, Vice Chairman of Social Activities. ‘page sixty-seven With Al O’Sullivan, captain of our football team and a group of high-spirited, hard fighting boys, as follows: Joyce, McCarthy, Collins, Sibley, Gilbert, Perry, Smith, McCusker, Boudreau, Callahan, Euglunes, Eaton, Fratto, Bee, O’Brien, Palazzo, Jones, LaRonde, Cleary, Carroll, Bluthart, Morrison, Dellapasqua, Sullivan and Saden; made a good showing against some of the top ranking schools of Greater Boston. With clear foresight the dance committee was organized, which consisted of; Alfred O’Sullivan, John Powers, Art Mahon, Larry Holland, William Mahoney, William Gilbert, James O’Brien, John Joyce, John Burke, David C. Sprogis, Albert Richards, Dick Bagdon, Roy Sibley, William Morgan, Ralph Eaton, Lawrence White, John Hughes, William Boudreau and Robert Popiel. These boys were largely responsible for the financial success of the senior class. Altogether we sponsored nine dances, a feat which never before had been equaled or attempted by a senior class. All were successful, but a few will stand out in our memories for a long time. Our gala “Christmas Dance” in which we went to elaborate preparation and expenses, was well worth every effort put forth. The “Miss Rindge Winter Festival Dance,” during which Miss Peggy Sullivan of C.H.L.S. was awarded the title of ““Miss Rindge”’ as the ideal girl of two thousand boys. Art Mahon was now editor of our grand paper “The Rindge Register.”” Under his inspiring leadership many brilliant editions were published,which most of us shall never forget. Two months of rehearsal and before a full house we presented ““Talent Night.” The “Claude Brothers” (George Reid and Claude Ladner) a highly skilled handbalancing team, won first prize. The “Rhythm Ramblers” a group of guitar players singing western melodies. (Incidently Norman Nichols a Senior was one of the group) won second prize. The show was a superb hit, and was a cre- dit to all those who strove to put it over. William Mahoney was chosen editor of our “Year Book” and has proved himself more than capable, with the splendid job which he (and his associates, listed elsewhere) has herewith produced. This year saw many Scientific demonstrations exhibited by the seniors of Rindge. Covering everything from Electronics to Aeronautics, clearly showed the highly skilled training a Rindge Student receives. Mr. Mahoney our “Faculty Advisor” will always be remembered as a man of untiring fortitude; always ready to help us in every way he possible could. To him we owe a debt of deep gratitude. An event of magnitude which climaxed the end of our four years in Rindge was our “Senior Prom.” The beautiful Princess Room of the renowned Somerset Hotel was the location. On the evening of May 21, we danced to the romantic music of Freddy Sateriale and his orchestra; an evening which is never to be forgotten in our ever reminiscent memories. Graduation had come at last! A pieturesque sight we made in our caps and gowns, awaiting eagerly to receive our diplomas. As Freshmen we had wished to be Sophomores, as Sophomores we desired to be Juniors, as Jun- iors we strove to be Seniors, but now as Seniors we can only wish we were Freshmen again. The in- dividual years may have seemed long, but thinking back we can see it was only a limited part of our lives. A stepping stone in the stream of life. We have now left the portals of our beloved Rindge. May we ever seek to uphold the standards of our Alma Mater. page sixty-eight s MCGOWAN ° page sixty-nine Op (lass Wall Know all men by these Articles, that we, the Class of 1948 of the Rindge Technical School in the City of Cambridge, County of Middlesex, and the State of Massachusetts, being of Technical mind and sound body, being able to firmly grasp T-square and pencil, and understand as in calculus why we do this, do construct and draw up this our last will and testament and declare all other wills to be null, void, and without the power to tend legal action: We, unhesitantly and duly appoint Mr. Henry C. Lynch as executor of this our last will and since Mr. Lynch is skilled not only in executing wills, but extracting tardy athletic equipment, we- the class of 1948, felt that these requests will be earnestly and faithfully carried out. lst We bequeath to our successors, the Class of 1949, the great honor and dignity which is an attribute of the Senior Class. 2nd We bestow to same successors, all momentary visions of excellent marks, all nightmares and tortures brought on by failures, term tests, and college board exams. 3rd To the Class of 1949, we leave the beloved membership to the Ancient and Honorable Apron Club. 4th We compound and bequeath to all unfortunate Kelleherians our autographic expertness in signing notes, excuses, and report cards. oth We sorrowfully leave to all, the gilded chassis and jet-propelled engines in Rooms 153 and 155 for use in driving onward to the peak of their educational destination. 6th We beneficiently donate from financial profits derived from our social activities, the fol- lowing needed accessories: 1. An elevator substantially reinforced to transport Ist floor inhabitanta to the 5th at the beginning of each lunch period. . A brand new supply of aspirin for the nurse. . An adequate amount of T.N.T. to gently open lockers when all other methods have failed. 4. One pencil sharpener for all rooms. 5. All-scholastic teams for each sport. 7th We gladly leave to the Class of 1949, our amazing ability to be befuddled by calculus, physics, and chemistry instructors. 8th We bestow to those in the drafting course, the ability for omitting dotted lines and con- fusing the length, width, and breadth of an object. 9th To Mr. Linehan, we bequeath a box lof pencils, and several boys to hold these in space while he constructs perpendiculars, parallels, and angles. 10th To the midget freshman, we gratefully donate the upper book lockers, which we are now accustomed to, although a ladder had once been necessary. llth To the “Register” office, we bequeath the necessary equipment for habitually publishing the freshman issue at a time when the Frosh are practically Sophomores. 13th To those fortunate beings who have classrooms facing C.H.L.S. at 1:45 P.M., we bequeath the privilege to stare and stare and stare and stare! Realizing that we quickly approach the end, we ask on this 10th day of June in ‘He year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty eight, at the Rindge Technical School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that these directions be executed immediately and with the greatest technical skill. With nervous arc torch, we braze this, our most famous signature, The Class of 1948 Witnessed with unbounded pleasure by The Faculty A Freshman Ourselves ww bo page seventy (lass Prophecy Man was not destined to read the future, but where Rindge is, does such a thing as mere man exist? We are the leaders of the new mechanical age, we are the scientists of tomorrow, and we offer proof by presenting with the help of the ‘‘future-televisor” the Prophecy of the Rindge Senior Class of 1948: Since I was designated by our Class to record what I witnessed, it is only proper that I start with our Class president.: The name of Alfred O’Sullivan is spread across the top of all sport pages proclaiming him All- American conference tackle in 1954. The world will storm the boxoffice to see Art Mahon play the Colonel in the “Hasty Heart’. Playing the part of Blossom in the same play is Danny Shea. This is the first time that Danny is re- stricted in talking. The classroom comic is threatening to quit if he can’t say more on the stage. The Senate is holding another investigation for W. H. Mahoney Jr. who is being tried for election speculation. Joe Sergi will become renowned for his thesis on “‘Women” while F. Rasile will become famous for his part as guinea pig. Sprogis will upset scientists of the world by proving one of his theories. R. Sibley will open his Architectural Rendering Firm and collaborated with N. Springer and A. Silva who revolutionied model building with their Plaswoodic. Larry (size 14) Holland just opened his own shoe factory. Rocky Wigfall will become an explorer conquering many tractless marshes (Marcias). Ken. Cleary will be Admiral of the Erie Fleet. His task will be guarding the entrance to the Thousand Islands so no one may find Florence alias Gravel Gertie alias H. Kaplan. Johnny Powers, the class secretary, will be elected mayor of Cambridge in 1957. This will be the final outcome of the 1947 mayorality race. Burton Doo shall receive a professorship at Harvard. He will direct the new General Knowledge Course. George (Washington) Gratto shall attain the presidency of Filene’s in 1960. R. Owens will become Supervisor of N.B.C. while Jimmie O’Brien, our class treasurer, will be his favorite knee-sitter. In sports the world shall vibrateat the name of Al. “1000 yds” Collins and J. “Feet” Bee, the dash flash. H. Carroll will play football for the Bears; “Five Yards” will be chosen M.V.P. R. Singleton and N. Parris will spark the Renaissance to a world basketball title with R. Sulli- van as coach. J. O’Brien will break the ironman record and then spark the Bruins in the Stanley Cup victories of °56. Clyde Pyle’s Apaches will capture the League B City title in °70—71 with Joe Wilford racking up a 50 point record and S. Marcotte following with three, all from half floor. The screen fades; the tube hum dies; the lights come on; and we blink and wake up to the reality of the year 1948. There is the glimpse into the future. Now I'll destroy the televisor, for this is °48 and such things are impossible. page seventy-two Caters Page by WILLIAM H. MAHONEY, JR. I wish to take this opportun ity to express the gratitude of the Senior Class to Mr. Wood, Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Gomes, Mr. Gately, Mr. Diehl and all the others. Without their help and cooperation our class could never have achieved the success they did. To the class goes the thanks of the class officers and the council, for without their backing of our activities the social events would not have reached the heights they attained. I personally wish to thank all those who helped make this year book possible. They worked relentlessly for hours after school and at home. To them goes the thanks of the class. The Class officers will never be forgotten, because of the success this class has reached. We say to them it was a good job well done. To the class I say that in future years I hope you will be suc- cessful, so that Rindge may be proud of the class of 1948. I hope to see you all soon at a future reunion, so I won’t say good bye, just au _ revoir. page seven ty-three Year eek Staff Editor, William H. Mahoney, Jr. Associate Editors, John Powers, Louis Valente, Curtis Carr Athle tic Editors, Weedon Parris, Noel Parris, Charles Mor- etti, William H. Mahoney, Jr., Jesse Bee, Al O’ Sullivan, J. E. O’Brien. Art Editors, Leo McGowan, William J. Lowry, Donald Parnell. Business Editors, John Powers, Lawrence Holland. Biographers, Louis Valente, Albert Richards, Charles Moretti James Cowan, Weedon Parris, Roy Sibley, William H. Mahoney, John Powers, Curtis Carr, Lawrence Holland, Robert Popiel. Ad Committee, John Powers, Lawrence Holland, William H. Mahoney, Louis Valente, John Callahan, Robert Popiel. Faculty Adviser, Mr. William H. Mahoney, Sr. page seventy-four Hille oan iViOSt Conscientious =) ae ee, William Powers Most Dependable trie. tage ae re ees eae Robert Popiel Most’ ccommodating William H. Mahoney Most {Hiumorouse 2 ee ee ee a: Andrew Fillios Most. Dignified fen pace ie) a eae Norman Kennedy Most= Popular. Sem er ee a William Gilbert Most. lalkativeg..t, ee oe ee ae M. Kazanjian Most: Athletic 3 Soe oer ee eee, oe. William Gilbert Vi OSt=SLCET eC nae NAL eas Al O’Sullivan Most Bashful 20 ete tect te ey ae ver John Powers Most Earnest. 5e ee eee oe William H. Mahoney Most: Industvi0us Com.2n eee ee ee Burton Doo Best .Dispostiionte sce. eae ee et eee John Powers Hardiest Lai ghers a a eee ae Larry Holland Last to. Class? Sit) ke PL Se are ce Robert Popiel Greatest Dreamer2) fh ae ee James E. O’Brien smoothest Line: a ee a er eee William H. Mahoney TLS LOSE ch ee eee ee ee M. Kazanjian EO ZLeSE Ie .2 oe) fA ee ee B. Ciampi Best. All.’ Round Jo8 cre © nee no oon eee The Class of 48 Lallest::3.50). pa R eee Ae, a eee eee Larry Holland Shortest si0. 725 5c ore ee ee ee A. Silva Best: Dressed } atthe hc oe et ee ee Tom Ryan page seventy-six aT — ome a Se eee See bel TRts Serres: +H O00 a Ge i. ‘pm 11) i zs A eh WUE EEO CrHo f ry hr eel I iene rea I |] | rf tT} Hi a a a , Wing ats Aan Ba Za. NZS LT] TTT lay NTA i] ul ‘Uy, lagyin? i YK: ' ' Wisi, Wi et Ness page seventy-seven ,: 4 Aue ate es aye Aig 4. .8 a SENIOR COUNCIL page seventy-eight YEAR BOOK STAFF page seventy-nine REGISTER STAFF page eighty Cn eemmat AERO CLUB page eighty-one hk TALENT NIGHT page eighty-two peer | ‘iia TALENT NIGHT 2 ae ‘ Pape a g zis 32 F 7 777 TY hty-three page elg Mr. SCOTT Physics Class page eighty-four Mr. JOYCE French Class page eighty-five Mr. MURRAY Electricity page eighty-six LIBRARY page eighty-seven AERO SHOP Mr. Hahn page eighty-eight PRINTING SHOP Mr. Gomes Linotype ll 4 2 A page eighty-nine AUTO SHOP Mr. McDonald page ninety THE LUNCH ROOM page ninely-one RINDGE BAND Football Game Rindge vs. Latin page ninety-two MISS TEEN - AGER Arlene Nilson hree page ninety-t RINDGE Frank Bradford Adams William F. Aiken Henry Joseph Ambush James V. Amendola Eleftherios Apsokardos Harry N. Atamian Edmund P. Bagdon Jesse E, Bee, Jr. Robert Joseph Blais William J. Boisvert Joseph Patrick Borges James Blaine Boulton, Jr. George G. Brackett Edward Joseph Breton Charles George Brown John M. Burke Edward John Butrym Willam J, Cabral John Joseph James Callahan Willam D. Cammarano Curtis Eugene Carr Harry Joel Carroll Luke Bartholmew Carroll, Jr. Pau] Anthony Caruso John J. Cavanaugh Joseph Carmen Centrella Kenneth J. Cleary Alvin Louis Collins James Kenneth Conroy, Jr. Richard Francis Corr Alfred Ernest Corrigan Arthur P. Costa James Ross Cowan, Jr. Samuel McKinley Cox Melvin Lloyd Daly Dominick C. Dell’Anno Arigo Joseph Della Pasqua Peter Nicholas Denison Edward P. DePierro Leo George Dervishian Ralph G. Diehl Donal Patrick Dignan Maurice Michael Dillon, Jr. Charles Henry Doherty John Charles Donahue Burton Doo William M. Doody Vincent DePaul Doucette Donald Joseph Duquette Frederick Eromin Francis W. Eurglunes John Chesley Fanjoy, Jr. Robert Francis Feeney Andrew Charles Fillios Leo F. Fitzpatrick George Edward Flynn John L. Francis Ralph David Fraser Thomas B. Fraser Morris John Gentile Frank M. Giampetruzzi William R. Gilbert Andrew Anthony Giordano Robert Oscar Goodrum George William Gratto Peter Vincent Greco Larz Anderson Grymes, Jr. Charles Joseph Hagopian James Thomas Hannon James A, Healy, Jr. John Francis Hegarty David Stanley Hogg Lawrence Robert Holland Frederick John Hryniewich John F. Hughes page ninety-four George Frederick Jackson Francis J. Janko Raymond Joseph Jedrey Richard Everett Jedrey Walter Charles Jones John Francis Joyce Henry: Kaplan Mardig Kazanjian Thomas Joseph Kelley Norman W. Kennedy George Ralph Kevorkian Robert E. Lee Killion Edward Joseph Kirkpatrick, Jr. Martin George Knudslien David Joseph Kopp Frederic H. Kuehne Guy Domenico Lalli Vincent Edward Lang Clarence Joseph LeBlanc Ernest H, LeBlane Jerome Gardiner Lee Wilfred Herbert Lee Charles Milton Lerman William H. Lettieri Richard Randall Lewis John Edward Linnehan Francis X. Leconto William Joseph Lowry Arthur Robart Mahon William H. Mahoney, Jr. Louis Michael Mancini Richard Charles Marchand Stephen Francis Marcotte Kenneth H. Martin Robert John McCabe James Joseph McCusker Joseph Robert McGonigle Leo C. McGowan John Paul McGrath Charles Cornelius McKenney Oscar P. Messina William R. Monroe, Jr. Charles S. Moretti William Frederick Morgan Alan Stackpole Morris James Richard Mosco Patrick Denis Murphy Timothy P. Murray Gilbert Berndt Nelson Geno Louis Neri Norman Ernest Nichols Rioy Nelson Nichols Douglas Edward Nieh George Gregory Nonis William Joseph Oakland James Brewster O’Brien James Edward O’Brien Martin C. O’Brien Iawrence Edward O’Connell William Henry. O’Connell, Jr. Paul Thomas O’Loughlin Alfred Emmanuel O’Sullivan Robert H. Owens, Jr. R Frank Anthony Palazzo Donald Francis Parnell Noel. Fitzorman Parris, Jr. Weedon G. Parris, Jr. Joseph Louis Pernarelli Alfred J. Piasecki Roland Joseph Poirier Robert Edward Popiel John F, Powers, Jr. William Walter Powers Theodore Joseph Prinzi Prescott William Prouty TECHNICAL SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS Clyde S. Pyle Kenneth Alton Quinn Arthur Augustus Quinton Ronald David Quinton Francesco John Rasile Vincent Peter Remeika Albert Wallace Richards Robert Brandeau Richardson Lawrence Benjamin Robichaud Donald Howard Robinson Hugh Aird Robinson Edmund Joseph Romanowski Arnold Augusta Rose Norman William Rose Thomas Robert Ryan John E. Sacchi George W. Scherer Joseph Edward Sergi Eugene Raymond Shackley, Jr. Daniel Patrick Shea Roy Franklin Sibley Anthony Robert Silva Bernard Robert Silva, Jr. Chin Chung Sing Ronald B. Singleton William Richard Slauenwhite David Malcolm Smith Nelson B. Springer David Carl Sprogis John T. Sullivan Robert Sullivan Thomas I. Sullivan Edward Pearson Szidat Norman EF, Theriault Harold Frederick Thidemann Howard Edwin Thompson LeRoy G. Thompson John Joseph Trant Robert Kenneth Trelegan Anthony John Trumpis Louis P, Valente Guido Anthony Valentino, Jr. Alford B. Vanecour, Jr. Richard Alfred Walsh John Richard Weekes Lawrence Andrew White Francis Conrad Wigfall Joseph William Wilford, Jr. Paul Malvern Woodland John Eugene Yobaccio Walter Francis Zajac Paul Joseph Zukas Warren Kay Vantine Studies, Ine. Official P hotographers DORRIMGTON PRESS Lithogr aphers Autographs page ninety-seven