Roslindale High School - Yearbook (Roslindale, MA)

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been kind to our classmate twins-they still possess their three Vs , Vim, Yigor, and Vitality. YVomen announcers are not uncommon, even Eleanor llotz. has finally found a microphone. She has teamed up with the twins on their broadcast. Hnlli Casey makes the program complete with her singing. Priscilla Sliazc, Daniel Reilly, Mildred Buckley and Allia Fracca.s'toro are still debating. L'Town Meeting of the Airn proves a wonderful opportunity to express their talents. XVhy not tune in next week? It may bring back memories of the fine debates they gave us at several assemblies at B. H. By the way. the Honorable Dan Reilly is running for Congressman in the coming election. Be sure to give him a votel But-enough of these radio celebrities-Let us delve our psychic powers into that realm of facts, figures, and typewriters-the clerical World! Here we find a large number of our classmates. In 1950 loan Prinfleuille opened a small public-accounting office, which has since become very Well known and requires the aid of many efficient assistants. Among them are Mary Cusack, Jeanne McDermott, Euangcline O'C0nnor, and Irene Mains as secretariesg and lean Daly, Margaret Carlson, and Mary Beenian as book- keepers. VVhat a combination! Mary Manning, Rntli Naylor, Virginia Pearl, Marjorie Sullivan, Mina YVafi, and Rnfli Galvin have all been clever enough to secure positions as private secretaries. Arenit their bosses lucky? Eleanor Cusliing has, after completing her schooling, become head buyer for Filene liz Co. Anne Coleman certainly makes a very convincing sales- girl in their French Shop. Here, too, Mary Aniante and Ingrid Gustafson are still giving with their smooth salestalks. Elaine Palniieri has been rather successful in introducing the New- Easy-Method Business Machinesn to several post-war firms established in Alaska. Incidentally, some of our other classmates. Sliirley Uriof, Estelle Neely, and Clara Morris, have ventured to this newly-opened territory, doing secretarial work for the firms which have been established since VVorld XVar II. After successfully completing business school Mary Bazzinotti, Eleanor Falcone and Elaine Caulfelcl have acquired excellent positions in the First National Bank. Patricia Burns, Claire Epp, Dorotliy Perry, and Virginia Robins-on are capably fulfilling positions as private secretaries to the mayors of our four largest cities. XVhile scanning our clerical field, we begin to wonder if it has been monopolized by our classmates of 315, for here too. we find Mary Cronin, Pliyllis Granlceufiez, Florence Boaflreaa, Marie Mereaclanfe, and Anna YVesf. The Pentagon Building in Vtfashington is the place they toil from nine to five, and such competent secretaries there just never were! The cheery voices that answer the telephones for the Tell-U-Where Co. are those of Lorraine Bingliani, Barbara Heelcinan and Virginia Spellman. They put in many a busy day at the switch-board advising callers where to find what they want when they canit find it. Also employed by the same concern are Dorofliy Lusconilz and Marion YVal.sli, - two highly efficient secre- taries, we might add. The thought of leaving R. H. S. for good must have been too much to bear for Grace Harrington and Phyllis MaeDern1ifl back in '45, for here we page lieenfy-tivo

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HHSS PHUPHiHY Apollo, the god of prophecy, because of his great love for Cassandra, bestowed upon her the ability to foretell the future. Cassandra failed to return his love and, because of this, a curse was put upon her power: -no one, hereafter, was to believe what she foretold. This great gift of prophecy Cas- sandra has graciously transmitted unto us. YVe assure you, however, that no curse hangs over our heads. You may have complete confidence in our ability. NVhat we are about to tell you is the truth, the whole truth, and - anything but the truth. Now let us go into profound concentration. Let us pierce the mysteries of the future, and scan the various fields of occupation into which the gradu- ates of ,45 have ventured. Ten long years have gone by since we left the hallowed halls of Bossie High. In stage, radio, and music, we find several alumni. Peter DeGe0rge has certainly taken a huge jump from the usher he used to be back in 315. He now owns an exclusive theatre in New York, Peter's Hot Box. Last week he produced that nostalgic drama, Oh, How Lovely XVere Our School Days , composed by the renowned writer, Paula lVinst0n. The leading lady was Ursula Carman, who has become a second Helen Hayes. Miss Corman's gowns were designed by Ruth Gottselzalfl and stitched by Geraldine Griffin, who has finally found a needle and thread after her long and tedious search in high school. It is interesting to note that the startling stage settings were conceived by Lorraine McKinnon, Stella Kanauos, and June lVillianz.s-on, Boslindale's gifts to the world of art. This week a musical performance has thrilled the audience at Peters theatre. Among the song-birds in the chorus are Barbara Larson and Diana Bousarfl. During intermission a young ladies, orchestra, with Virginia Con- solian as its leader, renders the music. The popular violinists are Virginia Miller. Helen Kremer, and Mary Lou Riarclan. According to Down-Beatw, that chronicle of swingsters edited by Robert Silver, the Consolian Concerteers have had keen competition since Vail Haak stepped into the spotlight with his band. Among Haak's Hardy Hepcatsi' are Muriel McGovern, nswingerooi' pianist, and Frank lVillian1.s-, Broadway's number one clarinetist. In a more sophisticated sort of music, the Bach, Beethoven and Brahms type, Arlene Susi has appeared several times at the Boston Opera House. Featured with Paul lVlll'llfZ6l',.S' famous orchestra is Anita Falzerty. XVe knew that she could never bear to give up her beloved violin. On the dancing stage, Daroflzy Feist and Geraldine Coveney have steadily worked their way up. They have become two of the worlds greatest hallerinas and are now on their third European tour. The Clzislialm Comedians have a radio program, sponsored by 6'Double Bubble Pop Cum . Television being the vogue, we can see that the years have page fafenfif-one

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find them, ten vears later, having taken over Miss XValsh's and Nirs. Cleekmauis positions in the office. At long last, we leave the clerical atmosphere and extend our powers to penetrate the field of inventions and amazing discoveries. XVe had quite a few geniuses in our Senior class, as you recall- Pafrieia McManus no longer fears the hot sun rays that bring summer weather and- SUNBUHNSY She has discovered a medicine that can be bought now in any drugstore. lust look for Patricia's Powerful Potion for the Pre- vention of Painful Sunburnsf' Betty Foerster and Mabel Bartley have finally achieved their goal, and delight in owning their own chemistry labs. CSo far no one has been blown up! 7 All through high school, Ruth Dari.5-anis great problem was-how to keep warm. She has developed fur-lined shoes, her slogan being-A'Cet Heat Thru the Feetn. The Maggie and Mag Co., founded and operated by Margaret Fill-?Ql'l'Illfl and Margaret Kellelzer has come upon a wonderful discovery. They have invented 'LPeggv's Pink Pill to Keep Those Pupils Quiet . Barbara lVllllf1lIl.S' has spent the last ten years trying to invent a new style - grip-seat riding-breeches-guaranteed to hold you to the saddle. But alas! The grip failed to serve the purpose, and poor Barbara is spending the next ten years in the hospital. By the way, this hospital was endowed by Barlvara Selznerelz, better known as Generous Schuerchieu. Here Ralplz D'Augelo is the superintendent, and on his staff are Claire Kearney, Martin Vorflerer, and Phyllis llclsaae, all well-known surgeons. Incidentally Elinor Halen is the new dietitian. Doris Moller is head of the X-ray department. Over her door is this inscription- 'Come in and let us look thru youn. Bustling through the wards in starched white are Marie Nilanfl, Irene O,Donnell, Anna Mullen, and Estelle Carle. At night their duties are taken over by Mary McKenna, Generiere O'Brien, and Virginia McArclle. XVe have no doubt that the patients are well taken care of. Iolzn McCloskey will verify that statement. for he has been a patient on and off. Iohn is still playing football, you know. tlt canit be those same injuries received at the Southie Camel? At the main desk of the hospital, BarlJara Tlzonipson takes care of the statistical work and instructs visitors as to the location of various rooms. XVith all these Pioslindale graduates working here. the hospital rates tops, you can be sure! Jean Ann MacKinnon has become a nurse, too, although her work is not in the hospital. She is a Visiting Public Health Nurse, a job for which she is well suited because of her cheery spirit and ability to make friends. Arclis Oikle and Carol Maslrer have entered a very altruistic profession, social service. Now we scan the field of education. In various schools throughout New England a few of our scholarly classmates of '45 are experiencing the joys of teaching. Ioan Gofllcin is industriously teaching shorthand and typing to com- mercial high school students in Maine. The pupils at Natick High are beginning to see double. The Silva iieins have both been appointed teachers, and the students are often confused as to Whois who at Natick Highn. page fa'cnfy-lliree