Roxbury Memorial High School for Girls - Laurel Yearbook (Boston, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1944 volume:

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In the days of ancient Greece, laurel wreaths were presented to poets, athletes, and heroes as a crown of distinction and a symbol of vic- torious achievement. The custom cy' honoring outstand- ing members mf the Senior Class with the laurel is still preserved at our graduation exercises. For many cen- turies the laurel has been the sign of the victorg therefore it is only fitting, when our country is in the midst of a horrible world war struggling to defeat the aggressor na- tions, that this, our Laurel,', should remainforever with the Class W' 1944 as our symbol gf victory. Let us make one wish for the future-when victory is attained, may every member wk our Class enjoy a rich, succes.y'ul lube in the lasting peace tofollow M ff H I g g gg , M XM ,edgy s '-'SQX leg eaesxg 3' First Row: Dr. Ralph B. Delano, Miss Berenice E. Reardon, Miss Eva M. Little Miss Sophia M. Palm, Mrs. Gertrude Jennings, Miss Margaret F. Shea Miss Myrtle C. Dickson, Miss Ellen M. Greany, Miss Elizabeth W. Loughran Miss Gertrude L. Ward, Miss N. Eveline Coolidge, Mr. Frank W. Balcomb Second Row: Miss Irene H. Corkery, Miss Rosamond W. Estabrook, Miss Marion L Barker, Miss Edith G. Brown, Miss May B. Whiting, Miss Henrietta T. Scott, Miss Alice M. Hicks, Miss Ellen A. Regan, Miss Caroline H. Mc- Carthy, Miss Marian E. Anthony, Miss Marion Cromwell Tlzim' Row: Miss Josephine Cogan, Miss Mildred G. Hayes, Miss Eleanor G. Gale, Miss Lillian D. McCarthy, Miss Wilhelmina M. Clifford, Miss Louise A. Forrest, Miss Mary K. Austin, Miss Mary M. Lee, Miss Linda Scena Miss Frances E. Rowlinson, Miss Grace A. Griffin, Miss Marion S. Williams Fourlh Row: Mr. William E. O'Connor, Mr. Edward C. Dullea, Miss Marion G. Foristall, Mr. Joseph L. Malone, Miss Gretchen Connors, Mr. Everett Conway Miss Mary A. McMahon, Mr. Robert F. Denvir, Mr. Walter Shea Y 7 7 3 340 15- 291' .M A33 75 QT! x.- THE LAUREL K qj . 51? ,rfbglg 4 ' :fri skim, L, V -Lf . .. 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T I 944 When the time comes for my graduating class to leave, I always wish that I could furnish the girls with verbal guideposts which would be effective in helping them solve the problems of their future life. My girls this year will enter such different fieldssof endeavor, however, that numerous guideposts for so many walks of life would be too indefinite to be of assistance. -' There are some words of counsel, nevertheless, which, if kept in mind, will help you in any position or profession, and these I can give you without hesitation: First, always work up to capacity! Each girl's capacity is as different from anotherls as her personality, but if you do your best at all times no one will criticize you. Second, adjust your personality to those of others with whom you have to work. Our own particular pattern of personality may not be as Fine as we think it is, and we need to change from time to time so that we are not maladjusted individuals. If you learn to get along with people you will be able to translate your ability into successful achievement, and that is what we all desire in life. The girls of the Class of ,44 have proved during their four years with us that they can do their best under all circumstances, and that their personalities are such that they will be welcome in any group. We are proud of you. Good luck to all! Myrtle C. Dickson, Headmaster Your yearbook is the record of the happy hours you have spent in our school. Here in word and in picture is the story of your high school life. From its pages may be found the oppor- tunities you have had for the develop- ment of those qualities which will serve you in such good stead: co-operation, initiative, reliability, and fair play. l The world today is eagerly await- ing you, needing your services. It is my hope that you will bring to that World your best qualities that the world of tomorrow will equally appreciate you. You have given promise of muchg may you fulhll that promise. My best wishes and my deep affection to you, my first Senior Class, whom I have enjoyed so much. l Margaret F. Shea, l Senior SPGHJPV 1944 F l Z I appreciate the opportunity to give a final message to the girls of this class. You have reached the end of your high school career. Your school has placed the majority of you in em- ployment four months before gradua- tion. This condition exists only in war time or in an era of great prosperity. Take advantage of every chance to improve yourself and develop your skill so that when business returns to normal your services will always be of value to some business man. You can make your day's work more pleasant if you make it a practice to get along with your co-workers. We are always ready to assist you and want you to know that Memorial is your school. Please feel that you are welcome at all times. William E. O'Connor, Financial Advisor THE LAUREL 1 A CT I V 1944 tel 'L p L ovv uv-p in -L+-h 9 X te 59 A Va 89 1 fb 4 WKXNX in Q, GY' brw '1 37 va -I5 x ,,.. , ' We M H. f s' A b 4 iykvl' -1-Q 4? ,, g 9 6 12: ff: 39 F A S 7 A VII I .J Dfrsn 'vr.s NURSING 9 W ,- M! ,vm he Mmm U16 SDP0-P OVXV B w,NonA MSCARTHY I a X ' W - hr - ,.,H . , , if: . I . -1- 3' Qi? nf' ' I N - ' ' info R R 1 3 sf X' 53' E I, .5 , B 'GAXQ Q . f QWX 7 A ',, N Q M T fyn'---1 I x G S 4313- J, 'A L 49 f Hon!! 411 if '7 f Q 1'-:gpg X ! rf N f -ft ' -' ,4 I 'Qu It , N IX 41, 55, Ag 1, H , ' Pg I Q 'ffl Q ' : ' 5' ..x .:wfw:f:f-4 ' Z'i'2i l 5' ZL f ,.-4-if, ' 11 A - . gay Q63 Kwik. ' ' ?'1LL,4 . P P ur f ' 2 I .A A '- I944 THE LAUREL The Yearbook Staff Marilyn Harriman, Edilor-in-rhiqf Audrey Weinstein, Co-editor Iztemry Szaf Art Smj Marcia Kalus Ruth Dorn Hannah Milamed Millicent Brooks Goldie Birstein Shirley Hamer Virginia Chrusciel Isabel Annand Esther Fafel Shirley Ogintz Helen Wiseman Lorraine Laserson Winona McCarthy Zafiro Hantis Irene Kanter Businexs Staff 1121 Shirley Cummings janet Malkiel Gertrude Yarchin Roberta Roberts Bernice Sava Ruth Schwartz 1944 General House 113 The General House, launched un- der the direction of its competent officers, began its numerous tasks by collecting the yearly dues of ten cents from each student. Not satisfied until their goal of IOOW was reached, the representatives moved on from that painful duty to the plans for Induction Day-the day on which the traditional ceremony of inducting the members of the Students' Association was so effectively carried out. One of the chief accomplishments of the General House this year has been the clean-up campaign. This was success- fully initiated by the committee members by tidying up our main study room and corridors. It was also the General House that sponsored the Bundles for Service- men drive at Christmas. Under the, guidance of Miss Scott, the General House has successfully striven to elevate the standards of R.M.H.S. and to provide interesting activities for its students. It is with full comprehension of the work of the General House, that we extend our sincere thanks and appre- ciation. l THE LAUREL The work of the Governing Council is unending, yet each new task is accom- plished speedily and energetically. The Council seeks to attain no other goal than to better Memorial and to keep its students happy. Proof enough of the achievement of this goal is a review of the events which have crowded the past year. The members of the Governing Council acted as hostesses, served refresh- ments, and provided entertainment at the Freshman Acquaintance Party. Then, dancing in the gym was sponsored with much enthusiasm. Through the eH'orts of the Council a sound movie was success- fully presented. In co-operation with the General House, various committees were created to supervise lavatory patrol, an- swer the doorbell, and take care of the Lost and Found Desk. The Governing Council, headed by Shirley Ogintz, presidentg Rita Evans, vice president, Ruth Dorn, secretaryg and Eleanor Misciewicz, treasurer, has per- formed its duties with great efiiciency. XVe are grateful to its members and to Miss Scott, the supervisor, for a year of unselnsh service and devotion to our school. l14l ' - . '1.,,54-. 1944 'Wi THE SCHOLARSHIP PLAY! THE SERVICEMEN'S DANCE! THE PROM! THE YEARBOOK! OI-I THE GLORY OF BEING A SENIOR! But some of the glory must go to the Senior Council headed by Winona McCarthy, presidentg Helen Wiseman, vice presidentg Dorothy Vlamos, secretary, and Vera Francis, treasurer. November brought the selection and preparation of the Annual Scholarship Play. Senior councilors dashed about dis- tributing tickets, collecting money, and selling ads. The excitement of the play gave way to the hustle and bustle of plans for the mid-winter Prom. Everything was arranged except for one minor matter- escorts! This problem was ingeniously solved by inviting servicemen to an in- formal dance in the gym, thus providing an opportunity for many girls to meet escorts for the Prom. Although their plans were fre- quently interrupted by special war meas- ures, the accomplishments of the Senior Council were many under the splendid sponsorship of Miss Shea. We appreciate their unceasing efforts to make the year of 1944 one of truly outstanding achieve- ments. T151 THE LAUREL Under the sponsorship of Miss Tor- pey and Miss Matson, the class of ,45 has upheld and strengthened the tradi- tions of Memorial. The officers of the Junior Class are president, Eleanor Gold- stein, vice president, Margaret Sullivang SCCl'Cta!'y', Rita Evans, treasurer, Edna Storer. With the thought of Victory upper- most in their minds, the juniors selected the selling of war bonds and stamps as their share towards winning the peace. To celebrate the success of their first war bond drive, an assembly was held featur- ing entertainment by talented Memorial- ites. A delightful surprise for the school was the visit of RubinoH: and his violin. His performance was an impetus to double our total. Foremost of the War Bond activi- ties by the Junior Council was the un- forgettable assembly where three war heroes related their thrilling experiences. ln addition to these patriotic duties the juniors have undertaken responsibilities benefiting Memorial, however, from all their accomplishments this year the class of '45 values most the service they have given our country in her time of need. l16l Junior Council Sophomore Council 1944 This year the Sophomores are de- voting their time and energy to make their class outstanding in school records and activities. Miss Rowlinson and Miss Fallon, class sponsors, are supervising the first of these activities-a widely adver- tised Be Punctuall' campaign featuring thermometer posters to show the relative eH'orts of the sophomore homerooms. The Council is busily engaged in making arrangements for their annual par- ty to be held in the early spring. In the meantime, it is planning for basketball clubs and other athletic activities. The year 1944 will be successful for the Sophomore Class due to the excel- lent guidance of its sponsors, the enthu- siasm of its girls, and the capable leader- ship of its officers: President, Dorothy Hughesg vice president, Eleanor Cluckg secretary, Ann Bensong treasurer, Therese Reilly. H71 THE LAUREL I Have Five Daughters Adapted from Pride and Prejudice By Jane Austen CAST JANE BENNETT . . . Shirley Hamer ELIZABETH BENNETT . . . Selma Bloch MARY BENNETT . Gertrude Yarchin KITTY BENNETT . Dorothy Enguanti LYDIA BENNETT . Shirley Ogintz MRS. BENNETT Natalie Yavner SERVANT . Shirley Coughlin CHARLOTTE . Helen Gilman BINGLEY . Winona McCarthy DARCY . . Dorothy Walker MR. BENNETT . . Phyllis Cressilov COLLINS .... Lila Marshall CAROLINE BINGLEY , . Shirley Albert LADY CATHERINE . . . . . . Judith Glickstein Stage Manager . . . Phyllis Rawitz Assistant Stage Manager . Shirley Brown Properties .... Anita Cohen Lights ........ Claire MacPhee General Understudy ,.... Thelma Kramer Play Coaehed hy Doris Bramson Whitehouse I 13l 1944 On December Io, 1943, the star- lets of Roxbury Memorial High School made their debut in the annual Scholar- ship Play. The Class of '44 presented I Have Five Daughters, adapted from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Natalie Yavner as Mrs. Bennett, and Shirley Hamer, Selma Bloch, Gertrude Yarchin, Dorothy Enguanti, and Shirley Ogintz, as the five daughters, were of- fered an opportunity to reveal their act- ing ability and talent to an unusually large audience. VVe shall never forget the excellent performances given by Winona McCarthy, Dorothy Walker, Lila Mar- shall, and Phyllis Cressilov in the diflicult roles of men. The ideal Cast was completed by Shirley Coughlin, Helen Gilman, Shir- ley Albert, and Judith Glickstein. A charming and colorful addition to the eVening's entertainment were our usher- ettes in formal attire. The Scholarship Play Our appreciation is extended to the cast for an excellent performance and to Mrs. Whitehouse for her skilled coaching. VVe are also grateful to Miss Shea, our Class Sponsor, and to the members of the faculty who helped make our play a suc- cess. The Scholarship Play will always remain in our memories as one of the outstanding accomplishments of our Senior Year. ' Ushers at the Scholarship Play fl19l THE LAUREL Glee Club The Glee Club, as in previous years, has provided entertainment for many school activities. During the Christ- mas assembly it arranged an inspiring program of carols. Although the club has not been able to participate as a group at outside functions, individual members have given generously of their time to entertain. Some of the girls have performed for U. S. O. gatherings at Camps on Cape Codg again when Memorial had its Servicemerfs Dance a few girls sang solos. In the early fall, the Glee Club sang for the nurses and graduates at the New England hospital. The girls are rehearsing for pro- grams to be presented in conjunction with other high schools, and they are also making plans for a Victory Concert and a city-wide contest to be held at Jordan Hall. Under the excellent direction of Mr. Famigliette, who has been an under- standing conductor for three years, the Glee Club has been able to achieve suc- cess in Memorial and to apply his instruc- tion for the entertainment of public bene- Hts. l20l 1944 Our school magazme, the Enlerpvzre was begun fiftv years ago rn the old Rox bury Hrgh School Smce that memorable year 1n the hlstory of our school, We have never broken the tradltlon of publlshrng the paper Vle are proud and honored to have the oldest school paper 1n Boston The Enlerprzv has had many covers, among them floral deslgns, Chmstmas trees and pat11ot1c emblems but we have one that truly symbolwes the Enlerprzse, a sh1p 1n full sa1l Fach year a new feature seems to be added to the regul'Lr materlal We lntroduced a SCTICG of p1ctures on Boston whlch not only are educatronal but also help greatly to beautlfy our magazme W1th the a1d and guldance of MISS Palm and Mr Malone and the co operatlon and CI1Cl'1LlS121SlTl of the ent1re staff, we pro duced a successful I113.g3.Z1l1C We hope that the Enferprzse Wlll sall on to even greater helghts 1n the years to come' Enterprise 1l21l' S . 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Q - O THE LAUREL War Heroes Day On February I heroes from var1 ous theatres of war vlslted Memorial to help spur us on rn makmg our Fourth War Loan a success These boys were kllld enough to come w1th the hope of 1nst1ll1ng lnto us the need for our drggmg and more Bonds Wlth the Junlor Class munutemen as ushers, and M1ss Torpey and M Malone OH'lCl3.tl!'1g we had the prrvllege ofseerng and hearmg Lleut Clarke N1ChOlS Lleut W1ll1am Chesly, andW1ll1am Morrrs Merchant Seaman all three of whom have helped brlng vxctory a llttle nearer They are symbols of American youth youths who believe our country IS great enough to g1VC thexr lrves for and rf not therr l1ves therr lrmbs What we can do and to what they have done and to what they have grven ust as these boys have met thexr challenge so shall we meet our challenge Therr pleas for our support and co operatlon wrll not go unanswered 4221 , . , - .. . 7 ' 7 down deep 1nto our pockets to buy Bonds what we can give rs llttle enough compared ' 1 N . r . , , . . , - . . , - 1944 Pan American Club The Inter-American Friendship Club, which has been in existence in one form or another since 1931, voted to widen the scope of its usefulness this year by arranging a series of assemblies to which all pupils interested in Latin American culture could be invited. The first of these assemblies took place at the end of January, when we saw Americans All, a film obtained from the oHice of Co-or- dination of Inter-American Affairs, Wash- ington, through the courtesy of the Pan American Society of Boston. Each week since then, one or two Films describing life and customs in South America have been shown, and as the year advances we shall make a trip, in this delightful and easy way, through Mexico and the Caribbean countries. When time permits, Miss Loughran teaches the Spanish words of popular songs, and all join in a new version of South of the Border, A m a p o l a, Yours, and other familiar tunes. The following girls form the committee in charge of the assemblies: Ruth Somerville, Joan Hart, Agnes Johnson, Madeline Bul- lock, Rosemary Whittaker, Jean Beaton, and Harriet Entin. rl23l- THE LAUREL The Art Club of .R. M. H. S., under the supervision of Miss Hicks, can well be proud of its accomplishments. The girls have succeeded in drawing not only cartoons for the Enierprise, but also pos- ters for various campaigns and rallies. Everyone may enjoy the Hnished prod- ucts, but few really know how much work is put into them. Often the girls remained after school, willingly, sacrificing their own time in order that the art work would be ready on schedule. During Art Week, the girls care- fully worked out very colorful posters to send to Army and Navy hospitals, where they were received with much gratitude. The most pleasure any member of the club could possibly get is from someone who appreciates and enjoys her work. Each week the following girls meet in the art studio: Lorraine Laserson, presi- dentg Pauline Kassion, Flaine Goldberg, Ida Bertolucci, Dorothy Betts, Irene Kan- ter, Vlinona McCarthy, Ruth Lerman, Dorothy Morse, Gertrude jocknowitz, and Zafiro Hantis. The members hope that the future art clubs will have as successful a year as theirs. 1I24l ' The Art Club 1944 Junior Red Cross Under the splendid supervision of Miss A. Gertrude Bullard, the girls of the junior Red Cross Club contributed their time and skill in making articles to be distributed among the boys in the service as well as needy families in our commun- ity. The officers of the club are president and senior representative, Margaret lieaneyg vice president, Helen Keaneyg junior representative, Marilyn Lowneyg secretary, Mildred Webb, treasurer, Mary Fowler. The Red Cross Representatives of Memorial meet with the Senior Red Cross every month to enjoy a social hour and to hear interesting speakers in regard to Red Cross work. The cheer spread by their contri- butions of toys, scrap books, work bags, and other useful articles made Christmas happier for many less fortunate than themselves. Appreciation of their efforts has come from all the camps, hospitals, and institutions the girls have helped. Vile thank you for the attractive favors you sent for our hospitalized sol- diers . . . your organization has done much to make our children happy this Christ- mas, and We are grateful. 1251 THE LAUREL Basketball for seniors started early in january. A group of enthusiastic girls meet in the gymnasium every Thursday after school to participate in this ever- popular sport. The spirit of fair play and good sportsmanship prevail as the players on the two temporary teams compete against each other. The girls learn the rules of the game as they play, and are quick to perceive their mistakes and cor- rect them. Captains or set teams have not been appointed yetg therefore, each girl plays various positions until she finds the one best suited to her ability. Some of the girls intend to make physical education their profession, and with the expert coaching of Miss Esta- brook are here displaying a definite apti- tude for this field of work. Every member of this athletic- minded group thoroughly enjoys this weekly gathering. After every game the players depart home to return to their studies with renewed vigor and enthu- siasm-looking forward to the following Thursday and another invigorating after- noon of basketball. Basketballjl 126 Dramatic Club 1944 This year the Dramatic Club has continued to give enjoyment to many of our girls besides giving them interesting and helpful hints about the stage, screen, and radio. The ofhcers of the club are Dorothy Enguanti, presidentg Judith Fack- toroff, vice presidentg Toby Berger, secre- taryg Elaine Cohen, treasurer. Concentrating chiefly on what goes on behind the scenes, rather than in the actual acting of a play, the Dramatic Club offers a splendid opportunity for its members to become acquainted with such theatrical necessities as stage make-up, scenic effects, costuming, and dramatic criticism. At each meeting, three girls report on a special subject complete with demon- strations. The dues have been set at twenty-five cents a month-the sum total of which will be used to provide funds for a theatre party for the members and the donation of a gift to the succeeding Drama- tic Club. With the spirit and interest of the members and the superb direction of Miss Brown, the Dramatic Club will continue to be a success and give enjoyment to future Memorialites. l27 l THE LAUREL Servicemen's Party -I28 On December 16, 1943, 'imen in- vaded the mighty portals of Memorial. What better word than uinvadedu to de- scribe the manner in which 87 soldiers of the Coast Artillery marched to 123 The Servicemen's Club. The first dance on the program was a john Paul jones, called by our Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Malone. Bashfulness and shyness were soon abandoned. Vir- ginia reels, square dances, and congas were as predominant as the fox-trots and jit- terbug routines, and then came the climax of the evening-the Prom Date Dance. It was during this dance that We learned what a success our venture had been, for many of the girls asked the servicemen to the Prom. Through the ePforts of the Prom Committee, Jacqueline Nazarro as Chairman, Phyllis Rawitz, Merle Lavis- count, Nfary Zetes and Phyllis Zipperstein, the seniors saw the Servicemen's Party as a stepping stone to future fun at the Prom. This wonderful evening of dancing, singing, and visits to the refreshment table ended too soon. The songs and shouts faded away, and just the memories lin- gered on . . . I 1 9 4 4 Midwinter Prom DECEMBER QQ, 1943 COPLEV PLAZA HOTEL Colonial Room i29P 1 A X g e 54 f, . s . Nj .i gy 5 K fair- fq Z. Ag 1 c 512553531 gm mf ' f 2 Bm LW Q JNWQWNN Is fin' k Qt N ' xi THE LAUREL Quotables from Notables Miss Anthony-What can I do for you, Mafam? Mr. Balcomb-Cheer up, girls! Miss Barker-What are you doing this period? Miss Bishop-Have l told you about my trip to the Lower World? Miss Cogcm-Don't you know your left hand from your right? Miss Coofidge-We'll look it up for next week. Miss Corkery- What do the business men say? 'Teach them to listen. Dr. De!an0EYes, this is Doclor Delano. Mr. Denvir-Stop the blabbing, and remove all bags from the tables. Mr. Dullea-Now girls, let's get down to business. Miss Fallon-I know Ilve said this before- Miss Forresi-Go to the board, SISSIE. Miss Gremiy-This is purely voluntaryg I expect each of you to pass it in by next week. Miss Grqjrin-OH the desks. Miss Ha!!-Don't twirl the key-chains. Miss Hayes-just keep it down to a shout, girls. Miss Hicks-This is the art studio. Mrs. ffennings-Now, daughter number one-and daughter number two- Miss Yohnson-Head forward drop and slowly backward draw, pulling the chin wa-a-ay in. Miss Loughmnklf you can't speak English correctly, how do you expect to learn how to speak Spanish? Miss Maison-That's right, dear. Miss L. McCar!hy-When you get into an office- Mr. Malone-Things are different at English High. Miss McMahon-This is giving you a privilege, girlsg see that you don't take advan- tage of it. Miss Pafm-Sit down, children, and look as though you belonged here. Miss Ryan-Keep quiet, girls, and get to work, Miss Scemz-It must be seniors making all that noiseg no lower class could make such a rumpus. Miss Stoll-VVe must go according to Parliamentary Procedure. Miss Shea-Now this reminds me of a funny story- Miss Torpey-VVell, isn't it? Mr. Shea-Now, we'll collect the homework. Miss Ward-X7l7hat would happen if a visitor were here,now? Miss Whiting-Coinmeiicoiisz let us begin. flliss Wiiiiams-Are you sure you have enough units? Miss Nolan-Will you please answer the phone if it rings? Mr. Conway-Lay that pencil down. Mr. Famiglieili-Girls, I need my voice. 132 lt 1944 Sayings from Seniors Harriet Harris-Quick, give me a mirror and a comb. Ruth Dorn-I don't care how it looks, I still like red. Janet Malkiel-He'll never outlive Crosby. Barbara Campbell-What a scrounge. VVinona McCarthy-Pardon me, there's Helen! Helen XViseman-Pardon me, there's VVinona! Natalie Houseman- KA-CI-IOC. Helen Klemens-He's a good spender. Dorothy Weisman-Have you heard about my Aunt Tina? Elaine Cohen-Oh, that ensign Csigh, sighj. Phyllis Zipperstein-In my position I can't afford to show partiality. Toby Berger-I'm going to have it changed legally. ,Ioan Hart-I can't do a thing with my hair. Marilyn Burrows-So he said ...... Phyllis Rawitz-I can't help it if my voice squeaks. Selma Bloch-Oranges have loads of vitamins. Nasha Levitt-Whuppat uppa jupperk. Judy Glickstein-Sure, sure, sure. Doris Weinberg-Isn't that a ri-i-ot? Geraldine Trahan-We have Sky Bars and Bolsters today. Audrey Weinstein-Today's the day. Annabel Steele- --i--. Marcia Kalus-Did I tell you what happened at work yesterday? Roddy Roberts-I can't get a good mark in a Current Events exam. Irene Levine-I can't help it if I dra-a-awl. Shirley Ogintz-She looked absolutely stunning! Merle Laviscount-Sharp, sharp. Mona Madoff-Oh for a man, six feet tall! Eleanor Knopf-What's my excuse for 11011 being in the correct gym suit? Bernice Richards-Yes, I'm still chewing gum. Ruby Greenidge-Let me tell you -. Angela Ciccola-Oh, ifI could only grow a little. Helen Cooper-Oh to be a little shorter. Vera Francis-How do you like my new hair-do? Mary Higgins-Some fun! Eleanor O'Connell-Oh to be back in New York. Carol Robbins- Gee whizll' Alice Ford-Saved by the bell. Stella Mroz-I have seen smaller. Shirley Coughlin-Anyone want any gum? Irene Kanter-I've got a pair of nylon stockings! Dorothy Vander Woude-Mr. Malone wants me. Virginia Muhlig-VVhat'll I wear tomorrow? Rose Krikorian--I've got to hurry to OHice Practice now. Virginia Davidson-Oh this chemistry is hard. Mary Jianos-Joeis coming up. Dorothy Enguanti-Where's my whooshimagiddy? JI33 I THE LAUREL Hlass Address VVinona McCarthy 144 It is indeed a pleasure for me, as President of the Class of 1944, to welcome you, our parents, teachers, and friends, to these our Class Day exercises. This is ajoyous occasion for the members of our class, a day which foreshadows the close of four most interesting years of scholastic endeavor. M It would be strange if we were unmindful on this occasion of those who have made it possible for us to take advantage of the opportunities which our public schools offer to children in a democracy. Most ofall we are indebted to our parents, who have guided and directed our efforts toward worthwhile objectives. In many cases they have made great sacrifices in order that we might enjoy the advantages of a high school education. VVe appreciate the splendid efforts of our teachers, who have been most kind and helpful. They have given generously of their time and sympathy to guide and direct us toward achievement. The ideas, ideals, and attitudes, which have been formed through our training, both at home and at school, will, I am sure, prove most valuable to us all in the future. VVe, the members of the present graduating class, unlike those who have been graduated before us, are confronted with the task of making our way in a war torn world. Not only are we faced with the problem of assisting in the all out war eH'ort on the home front, but we are, moreover, challenged by the need for effective action in rehabilitating those who are daily returning from our armed forces. We feel that the lessons we have learned here at Memorial have adequately prepared us to accomplish this great task. Finally, it is our hope that we may show our appreciation to our parents and teachers by proving worthy of the faith and trust which they have placed in us. O ol lo O Glam Officers 'Ha WINONA MCCARTIIY HELEN WISEMAN Presideul Vim P7EY7tdClIf DOROTHY YLAMOS VERA FRANCIS Secrelary Treasurer ASS 944 THF LAUREL History of the Class of l944 PAST IMPERFECT I The Landing of the Pilgrims and the Period of Adjustntent. In the year nine- teen hundred and forty, a band of immigrants from- various sections of Boston landed at R. M. H. S. Timid, wide-eyed, and awe-struck, we wandered about this gigantic labyrinth, wearily trudging our way up the stairs and down the stairs in search of our respective rooms. The Search for 304. Vi here is 3o4? The cry was raised by groups of anguished freshmen scurrying to and fro on the third fioor corridors. Finally, armed with sur- veying instruments, compasses, maps, etc., we located the site of this elusive territory. No sooner did we master the plan of the school, than new burdens like gym lockers combination were added to our ever-increasing load. Quickly, however, the year sped by, and before we knew it, the first step toward graduation had been completed. II The Election of 1941. As sophomores, we began the year by electing for the first time a group who were to represent our classes in the student government: Merle Laviscount, preridenzg Yvonne Greene, vire presidentg Vivian Bolden, .recremryg Gertrude Yarchin, treasurer. These favorite daughters fiercely battled for the rights and wishes of their electors. In spite of our tireless efforts, the immobile faculty sternly refused us escalators, shortened school hours, the privilege of wearing slacks, and the combining of the forces of Boys' and Girls' Memorial. The Induction Day Ceremony. This 'ceremony which marks the ofiicial inaugu- ration of the elected oiiicers was particularly impressive in our sophomore year. We watched breathlessly as the members of the student government marched slowly down the aisles of the darkened auditorium to take their places on the stage which was lighted by a single candle, The Torch. December 7, 1941-Memorial Goes to War. After Pearl Harbor, Memorial quickly adapted itself to a war pace. Air raid drills were instituted, LH was converted to an air raid center, and plans were made to form a Victory Corps. VVar Bond and Stamp Drives were placed on a competitive basis, and the Class of ,44 rose to the emergency. Social Conditions. An abundance of talent in our class supplied our many parties with excellent entertainment. This was first exhibited at the Handbook Party and later at the Sophomore Class Party at which we were privileged to see for the first time, The Lamp VVent Out. Members of our internationally known Freshman-Sophomore Dramatic Club staged the elaborate and costly production of Wake up, Peter, WAKE UP, WAKE UP. A few carefully chosen amazons of this select group supplied the male characters of the smaller-statured Junior-Senior Club's dramatic endeavor Stage Door. Other members humbly but skillfully executed the menial tasks of stage pro- duction, such as arranging a chair, fluffing a pillow, and placing a photograph in some unobtrusive corner. - l36l 1944 III The Election of 1942. ln june of our sophomore year, we elected for ourjunior ofiicers: Doris McLellan, presidentg Helen Wiseman, vice presidenlg Mary Zetes, .verremryg joy Capuzzo, lreasurer. By this time we had resigned ourselves to the fact that the fervent and farffetched hopes of our sophomore year would never be realized. VVe therefore devoted ourselves exclusively to class business. Social Conditions. The dance king comes to Memorial! Mr. Baptiste, a swoon-in- spiring male, honored us juniors with a superb demonstration of ballroom dancing. Many a heart did flutter that day, and many a junior firmly resolved to enter Mr. Bap-- tiste's dancing school. Ourjunior party stands out as the hilarious climax to the year's activities. Skits were performed by each room, and Stage-Door Canteen, produced by room 213 received the prize, a Howerpot. The Class of 1944 Assists the Government. Under the auspices of the Governing Council, the long-awaited Victory Corps was established. A number of clubs whose purpose was to aid the war effort were thus organized. But the most unexpected event of the year was yet to happen! Ration Book No. 2 was expiring. What was to be done? Ration Book No. 3 had to be issued or the residents of Massachusetts would soon go hungry and shoeless. Clearly, the only thing to be done was to have the class of ,44 assist the government in issuing the new book. Therefore, school was over for us juniors in May, and, for two wonderful months, we wrote, checked, enveloped, and sealed Ration Book No. 3. IV Futile Party Struggles. This election was the most exciting Memorial had ever seen. We seniors anxiously awaited the returns which would tell us who would become vice president, Wiseman or Wiseman? Which of the eight candidates for the Governing Council would become the eight governing councilors? This was the outcome: Winona McCarthy, presidentg Helen Wiseman, viva presidenlg Dorothy 'Vlamos, .rerretaryg Vera Francis, treasurer. d Economic Conditions. Money! Money! Money! From all sides come demands for money. We pay senior council and General House dues, money for rings, pictures, Yearbook, Enierprise, personal ads, prom tickets, graduation dresses and shoes. Morgan Memorial, here we come! Senior Scholarship Play. The extraordinary prowess we exhibited in our sophomore year again came to light in I Have Five Daughters. Not only tlid the Cast render a splendid performance, but the financial returns made us philanthropists. We gave S475 to the Scholarship Fund! SOS. . . . . .SOS. A crisis loomed in the Boston Department Stores three weeks before Christmas. A cry was sent out for help,,' and again the class of ,44 came to the rescue. For the second time, lessons were dropped, and an army of seniors invaded the department stores as salesgirls, bundle girls, stock girls, and cashiers. After Christ- mas, we resumed our lessons leaving the stores to struggle along alone as best they could. The Boston Tea Party. With the manpower shortage and with the Prom drawing nearer, we had quite a problem on our hands. The solution? Simple. We ordered 4371! THE LAURZEL eight or nine dozen soldiers of all sizes, shapes, and species from a nearby camp, and invited them to a tea party to be held at our gym. There we met the boys and chose our Prom escorts. 1944 Reforms. As president of the Governing Council, Shirley Ogintz has introduced a number of reforms, Through her efforts, a Cleanup Campaign has been initiatedg every Friday there is dancing in the gym, and in the near future, mirrors are to be installed in the lavatories. She is still battling for further reforms. Looking Forward. With the passing of every day, graduation approaches, and with it, the Variety Show, Class Day, and the Commencement Prom. Soon they will have come and gone, and so to our underclassmen we pass the Torch that they may guard it well. TERMS TO BE MASTERED escalator clause Qsee The Election of I94IH under ID the Great Divide Cbetween Boys' and Girls' Memorialj stay and tender laws Cstay after school and tend to your businessj control of the purse Csee Economic Conditionsl' under IVD impressment Cseniors on underclassmenj spoils system Cschool politicsj underground railway ton all Hoorsj ' availability Qwomenj internal improvements Qlunchj QUESTIONS I . How many times have you seen The Lamp Went Out? . QMark with Xl 3 times D 4 times Cl 5 times Cl other lj 2. . Do you think the lavatory mirrors will come? DEMO A. Yes lil No E 3. Do you know any available males? A. No lj Yes Clf yes, see authorsj 4. Q. Do you swoon when Sinatra croons? A. Yes E BIBLIOGRAPHY A History of Our Country-David Saville Muzzy, Published by Ginn and Co. Nasha Levitt and Barbara Wolfe fb 1.51 9 e r-aoznav k QW 5 Wu c iii Q' Y . M x 1331 1944 Prophecy of the Class of l944, Good Evening, Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the Boston Broadcasting System, station R.M.H.S., presenting to you your weekly journal of the air, 'KThe Vacuum Cleaner. Remember our motto: VVe pick up all the dirt. This evening it is our pleasure to feature your Boston Newsgirl, Maisy Dotes. Good Evening, Mr. and Mrs. North and South America and all our ships at sea, let's go to press: Vlfashington, D.C.-Exclusive!-The notorious law-suit of Veronica Lake versus Joan Hart has Finally been appealed to the Supreme Court. The judges and juries seem to have had a hard time determining the originator of the peek-a-boon bang. Boston, Massachusetts-The newly-opened Roxbury Memorial Hospital fully staffed with expert nurses, all former graduates of the local high school, opened its doors today to its First patient, Harriet Harris, who complained of chopped liver. The staff, supervised by eflicient Selma Bloch, includes such notables as: Frances Collins, Evelyn McSwain, Ruth Lawson, Catherine Hare, and Alice Maccara. The laboratory boasts a personnel of laboratory technicians who are even now delving into the mys- teries ofthe unknown. Among these humanitarians are Adele Berman, Elaine Cohen, Marilyn Harriman, and Toby Berger. And now a word from my sponsors: Girls! Are you lacking dates? Does your phone never ring? Do men treat you like Miriam without Irium? Then come to the Date Bureau of Bernice Sava and Zatiro Hantis. We guarantee an occasion for every type of man. Chicago, Illinois-The Heinz Company has recently added a 58th variety to their already famous 573 thanks to Edythe Leshner's research in the Field of pickles. New York, New York-Louise Pitts and Ruth Somerville, well-known pianists, have completed a successful tour of the United States and are returning to New York today, for the debut of Sarah Stansil's newest symphony in Carnegie Hall next Tuesday. Washington, D. C.-The eminent poetess, Helen Vlfiseman, has .received world-wide acclaim for her latest masterpiece- Ode to a Nestle's-with Nuts. New Orleans, Louisiana-Mary McLean, former buyer for Goldie Bir- stein's Fashion Salon, is now exclusive buyer for the Schwartz, Schwartz, Schwartz, and Papidinos French Shoppe. Dil39l THE LAUREL Cambridge, Massachusetts-Miss Theresa Rosemond, noted at M. I. T. for Hguring out the payroll, was accidentally caught in a newly-discovered radio wave, found by Margaret Miller, Gloria Goldman, and Natalie Houseman. Miss Rosemond is now at, home recuperating. Providence, Rhode Island-Doctor Gloria Sandberg's famed painless den- tal clinic has just hired two new-type models. These models, Virginia Marcus and Mary jianos, are required to sit in the window and smile at the passers-by. The doctor claims that this new style of advertising, conceived by Shirley Cummings, has resulted in many new customers. Boston, Massachusetts-Phyllis Cressilov, long noted for her Sunday morning oratories, has published a book entitled Cressilov's Speech on Conciliation with Mahatma Ghandif' And now another word from my sponsor:- Is your Blood pressure as low as your I. Q.? Do you see spots in front of your eyes when you look at a leopard? Then come to Barbara Wolfe's Electro- Physio-Therapy Clinic and get a shock. FLASH-Latest news on a first CFOSS-Country test flight! ! Jackie Naz- zarro, foremost aviatrix of our times, today made a Hight with Claire MacPhee's new- est model, appropriately called the MacPheeocoptor. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-Gertrude Yarchin, research chemist for the Dupont Laboratories, today disclosed her latest contribution to Science, Dehydrated Water. This new discovery comes in the form of a capsule, which when added to a glass of H20 will produce a glass of water. Los Angeles, California-The reputed designing house of Lorraine Las- erson and Helen Dracousis has produced its prize creation, a midridi gym uniform in two colors, after-test blue and report-card red. New York, New York-The debut of Frank Sinatra, jr., was heralded tonight with a record-breaking attendance far exceeding that of his illustrious father. Two ardent swooners fainted as the boy opened his mouth. They were later identified as Hannah Milamed and Charlotte Salkind. Ontario, Canada-The former Judith Facktoroff, a native of Roxbury, Mass., is the proud mother of a set of male quintuplets, each of the boys possessing a fine crop of red hair. Her close friends, Ann Rubin and Thelma Kramer, agree that this was what Judy meant in 1944 when she said: There must be a simple answer to the man-shortage problem! Hollywood, California-Upon the resignation of Lena Horne from the cinema, it is rumored that her part in the new M.G.M. production will revert to Vera Francis. 1401 1944 Radio City, New York-The first program of the new Good Will Hour series was conducted by the eminent psychiatrist, Margaret Akashian, who gave advice to forlorn advice seekers. The first consultee, a Miss P. Q., was later identified as Marcia Kalus. Her problem was, If 'Honey Suckle Rose,' how did she get down? Newport, Rhode Island-The Navy has officially announced that Rita Morgan and Shirley Rose will share the honors for the title of Swee1:hearts ofthe Fleet. This, however, is more than just a title, it's a fact! Albany, New York-Two new reporters have been added to the staff of A.M., New York's most widely-circulated newspaper. These reporters are Virginia Chrusciel and Anita Cohen. Also on this staff is a new advice-to-the-lovelorn editor, Ruth Harrison. Broadway, New York-The play of the year, 'Oklahoma City, by Marcia Weinstein, has just had a change in program. The cast will now read: Natalie Yavner, who retains the lead, and her supporting players Dorothy Walker, Helen Gilman, and Shirley Coughlin. The new vocalist will be Dorothy Vlamos, who will be featured in three numbers. Little Big River, Montana- Superwoman Joy Capuzzo, who will lec- ture here, tomorrow evening in town hall, has promised to reveal the secret of her amaz- ing vim, vigor, and vitality. Although this has not been made public, your reporter has discovered that she is in reality, representing the Audrey Weinstein Vitamin B I7 Company. New York, New York-Doris McClellan and Stella Gerus are now af- filiated with the exclusive John Powerls modeling agency-theirs are the figures and the faces which appear so frequently in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Salt Lake City, Utah-Lorraine Gilio and Connie Mauriello have just purchased an exclusive rest-cure sanitorium in this vicinity. If you are dying by inches, they guarantee to help you. Crazy Quilt, Kentucky-The age-old feud between Roddy Roberts and Rosalyn Neustadt still goes on. They tell us the whole affair started way back in 1944 over the question- which had the handsomer brother. Seems that the question is still unanswered. Chicago, Illinois-Professor Helen Klemens is the new mistress of cere- monies on the Quiz-Kidnprogram seen weekly over the television waves. The current Quiz-Kids are Dorothy Amon, jr., Emily Bodio, Jr., Mary Galleski, Jr., and Gloria Sturges, Jr. The special guest of the week is little Dorothy Brooks, Jr. Brooklyn, New York-Theodora Campbell, captain of the Brooklyn Dodgerettes, has announced some last minute changes in the line-up for tomorrow's VVorld Series game with Adele Coopersmith's Yankettes. Eleanor Creutz will go into the pitcher's box with Pauline Kenny as catcher, and Eleanor Walsh on first base. l41lr THE LAUREL Boston, Massachusetts-Dorothy Enguanti has received a teaching posi- tion on the staff of Sargent College for her perfection of the New American folk dance, The Hives' Jive. Los Angeles, California-Merle Laviscount, who started her career by designing dresses for herself and friends, celebrated the opening of her branch shop here with a party at The Ritz Carlton-attended by the cream of society. Among the more elite were such notables as Carol Robbins, Theresa Le Blanc, Dorothy Graglia, and Gladys Erickson. As an added attraction, Grace Land, specialty dancer, and Gloria Nielson, sweet singer of songs, were featured. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-Ruth Dorn, the eminent reconstructionist, has disclosed her plans to take up permanent residence in a little border village in France. She will also assume the duties of Judith Glickstein, formerly in charge of the local social agency, who is returning home to accept an honorary Doctor's degree at the University of VVisconsin. . Atlantic City, New Jersey-The judges of the Miss America contest have declared the Winner to be the lovely Rita Pukatch, who hails from Boston, Mass. The Hollywood contracts are not only pouring in for Miss Pukatch, but also for runners- up in the contest, Mary Barrett and Estelle Littlejohn. New York, New York-Cover girl, Frances Quinn, has publicly an- nounced her intention of retiring this fall to answer the call of Wedding bells! This will place her on the married list of such former cover girls as Rose Krikarian, Pauline Savage, and Grace I-laugh. Washington, D. C.-Shirley Hamer, wonder girl of VVashington, has received her appointment as private secretary to the President, just in time to accom- pany him on his world-wide tour. So Shirley becomes another Eleanor, Chicago, Illinois-The new national typing champion, Millicent Brooks, has once again broken all established typewriting records. A close second, however, to Miss Brooks is Elizabeth McElhaney, who has also done some marvelous things with the keyboard. Boston, Massachusetts-Post-debs Isabelle Annand and Elizabeth Betty,' Beaton, have disclosed their intentions of saying I do in a double ceremony. This will be one ahfair which will make social history in Boston. New York, New York-Harry James' new singer, the dynamic Bobye Ross, brought down the house at her initial appearance, here at the Rainbow Room, where the James' boys are currently featured. Bananaville, Florida-The taster for the Mello-Ripe Banana Co., Shirley Leven, has, today, sampled her millionth banana. Her record is rivalled only by that of Ruth Shaughnessy, who does the sampling for the makers of Sky-Bars. 442 l 1944 Padooka, Kentucky-The Doris Kendrick Loan Co. has just opened a new branch office here in Padooka which will be managed by Yvonne Greene. This company demands no collateral other than three gold Fillings and two pounds of butter. New York, New YorlZThe'wh5e.aibcTLits of Betty Gaffney has finally been disclosed. She is now working in an OH:lCC on the top floor of the Empire State Building. Miss Gaffney is truly coming up in the world! Roxbury, MassachusegLTo.hit-the igwsstands this month will be the 999th chapter of White Sails, by Phyllis Zipperstein, which is being eagerly awaited by her public. Washington, D. has just announced that her trucking concern will endeavor to accomplish the tremendous project of removing from the White House all of Eleanor Roosevelt's airplane ticket stubs. Broadway, New dgacing team Dorothy Goler and Madeline Holeman are reported to have signed a long term contract with a well-known stage producer. It is your reporter's opinion that he will also sign up the dancer extra- ordinaire-janet Thomas. And now a Final Ladies, do you weigh 200 pounds or over? Are last year's dresses too tight for you now? The Mary Zetes Reducing Salon is the place for you. Her assistants Rosalyn Wodinsky and Janet Malkiel will make you a size twelve again. Remember our theme song: CTO the tune of Reuben and Rachelnj Ladies, Ladies, are you chubby? Do you want to please your hubby? You'll lose weight without a diet, Come to Mary Zetes and try it. We now return you to your reporter-Miss Dotes. This is Maisy Dotes signing oil , sending greetings on the anniversary ofthe historic graduation of R. M. H. S., Class of 1944, to all those who have survived the ordeal. Seniors of Memorial the are no more- f Y Alumnae, now, is the Class of '44. Maisy Dotes, and her Dozey Dopes Dorothy Weisman Shirley Ugintz ' Claire Klueber 443 I . THE LAUREL A Badge of Honor to . Sarah Stansil for being a gracious, willing, and excellent pianist for us on all occasions. Jacqueline West for carrying the Hag during patriotic exercises in the hall. Shirley Hamer for her work in the distribution of locker keys. Rita Morgan and Dorothy Vlamos for operating the sound equipment and phonograph system in the gym and hall. songs. Natalie Yavner for her outstanding performance in the Scholarship Play. Marcia Kalus for her ability in meeting all occasions with ingenious little Margaret Akasian for her enthusiasm and help in winning the silver loving cup for II3 by selling the most tickets for the Scholarship Play. Jacqueline Nazarro for her winning speech on Should the Government Sub- sidize College Education delivered in our auditorium at the Junior Town Meeting. Nasha Levitt for winning the Herald-Traveler Book Review Contest in 1943. Emily Bodio for winning the essay contest on racial discrimination in 1944, and graciously donating her prize of a 325 War Bond to the school. Ruth Dorn for winning the History Contest in 1944. Marilyn Harriman and Dorothy Vander Woude for ably representing our school at the Old South Meeting House on Washington's birthday. Helen Wiseman for winning the Herald-Traveler Spelling Bee in 1944 and the essay contest on the improvement of the airport facilities in Boston. Gloria Sturgis for receiving the most A's on her high school record and Ruth Dorn for receiving the next highest number. Mary Ingeneri and Dorothy Amon for having a perfect punctuality and attendance record, during their entire high school course. 'I44 I 1944 Class Will We the underslgned bemg of unsound mmd lazy body and 4F do hereby declare thls to be our last w1ll and testament Any s1m1lar1ty between the provlsxons here and after set forth and common sense, elther null or vold IS by the habeus corpus status quo laws, purely accldental unpremedrtated and undesxrable 'Io Mlss Dlckson we leave our respect love adm1rat1on and a w1sh for good luck from every member of our Semor Class To Mlss Shea we leave our best wishes and the hope that she has en joyed her Fnrst Senlor Class as much as we have enjoyed her We Llso leave her a solld gold File m whxch to keep a l1st ofthe tardy g1rls To Mr O Connor we leave a Semor Class wh1ch after graduatlon class nlght and the class glft stlll IS able to leave a good many dollars for the succeedmg c ass To Mr Malone, we leave a box Ol-VIIZRITIII1 tablets IH case he should ever run out of h1s aboundlng energy To Mlss Torpey we leave a copy of our newly edlted autoblography entltled Why a Glrl Changes When She Becomes a Senlor Thls IS one book we have read To MISS Wllhams we leave a half do7en cha1rs w1th neon slgns readlng To Mlss Nolan we leave a new French telephone wlth a prlvate lme To Mr Dullea we leave a class ln Ancxent Hxstory hat concentrates on Rome and Caesar and not on the teacher To Mlss Palm we leave an Enlerprzse box crammed full of l1'ltCl'CStlI1g materlal We also leave her the Majesty ofMemor1al To Mrs ennlngs we leave a posltlon as personnel manager at the Mem orlal Department Store comprlsed exclus1vely of our grrls To Mlss McMahon we leave a class of glrls who never abuse a pr1v1lege To Mlss Barker we leave ten female robots for her excluslve messengers To Mlss L McCarthy, we leave Eve thousand bracelets on whlch our locker keys are to be placed, so that lf a key IS lost an arm must also be found To Mxss Llttle we leave a pr1or1ty for a new mlmeograph machme that turns out every letter IH a umform shade To MISS Gale, we leave orderly well kept files and eH'lc1ent gllls as a complement to a business llke teacher To M1 Balcomb we leave a one ton safe comblnatlon to be placed on the huge Enzerprzse money box so that he may appear professxonal when removmg three cents for the exchange stamps To Mlss Greany we leave recordlngs of our Five mlnute bxographles of famous people To Mlss Loughran we leave a water tap to be Installed beslde her desk at her dlsposal at all tlmes To Mlss Rlordan we leave a class of glrls who eat wlth the manners of Emlly Post 445 O 1 1 y A 1 ' 7 ' U 2 -J , . . , , . Y Y J 7 1 l ' . z , .. . . ' ' 7 x 7 7 7 3 Y 'W l . 7 ' as - - as ' - , . , , ., . . . . Property of MISS Wllllams-not to be taken from the Receptlon Room. , . . , t , . ' in ' ' In ' J 1 l l ' . . l . H , . . U , . 4 , : . , . 7 n y - . .Q , - x x , I x - P ' 7 7 lf THE LAUREL To Miss Ward, we leave an Old English printing machine, a poor sub- stitute for her own Fine work, but a time saver. To Miss Forrest, we leave one dozen, standard size, traHic signals to be placed at each landing. To Miss Scott, we leave a bevy of girls to be stationed at various patrols every period of each day. ' To Miss Austin, we leave an automatic comptometer to add up the final total of the Scholarship Play proceeds. To Miss VVhiting, we leave a halo so that people may know her for the angel she is. To Miss Anthony, we leave a bunch of carrots to make up part of the deficit caused by some hungry biologists. To Miss Corkery, we leave a class that is always ready for the unex- pected opportunity. To Mr. Denvir, we leave a two column space on page one of a Boston newspaper for him to write anything he pleases. To Mr. Conway, we leave a record album of the Three B's,' with poeti- cal footnotes by Milton, Tennyson, and Browning. To Dr. Delano, we leave a new laboratory since we ruined the old one by mixing the soul invention of the Class of ,44. To Miss Rowlinson, we leave saddles and ankle socks so that the new sophomores will be stumped as to just who is the teacher. To Miss McCauley, we leave four two-celled atoms to be dissected by the more nimble-fingered biologists. To Miss Hayes, we leave a dozen ''handsome''microscopes to magnify those Ustunningu hemoglobins. To Miss Fallon, we leave our shoe ration stamps that her shoes may continue to complement her costumes. To Miss Brown, we leave a reservation for herself and forty students at a choice VVashington hotel. We're sorry, but the soonest reservation is for 1955. To Miss Hall and Miss Cromwell, we leave six electric light bulbs to brighten the third floor corridor. To Miss Cutter, we leave our special victory garden consisting entirely of legumes. To Miss Bowers, we leave a class of girls who appreciate her knack of giving good advice concerning difficult problems. To Miss Scena, we leave a year when her classes are comprised of fresh- men, sophomores, and juniors and no noisy seniors. To Miss Goudreault, Miss Foristall and Mrs. Moriarty, we leave a class of girls with the ideas of Schiaperelli, the brains of Nettie Rosenstein, and the figure of Lana Turner. To Miss Bishop, we leave our love and best wishes for a speedy recovery and a bright future. To Miss C. McCarthy, we leave our admiration for her cheerful dispo- sition. To Miss Regan, we leave a class of Joel Kuppermans. To Miss Coolidge, we leave a class of ten girls, eleven easy chairs, and a long hour each week to discuss her favorite topic-Current Events. 'l46l 1944 To Miss Connors, we leave a lemon tree to be sweetened by her pleasant disposition. To Miss Hicks, we leave a never-ending sum of money so that she may show all her girls the art of the world. To Miss Matson, we leave a fraternity pin as a secret pact between her and her sixth period French class of 1943. To Miss Ryan, Miss Clifford, and Miss Powers, we leave one hundred sixty new typewriters with blank keyboards so that the girls may have no fear of looking at the keys. To Miss Nash, we leave an executive position in Washington with forty secretaries, graduates of you know where. To Mr. Shea, we leave a radio with an international hook-up so that all the world may hear his charming and romantic voice. , To Mrs. Hession and Dr. Butler, we leave a modern, well-equipped lab- oratory and operating room to handle the How of severe headaches and upset stom- aches so common during school hours. To Miss Bullard, we leave an exclusive Fifth Avenue Shoppe vacated by Lilly Dache and sought for by John Fredericks. Here she may display her famous originals, previewed in our class play, I Have Five Daughters. To Mr. Daly, we leave a new set of pin-up girls for his supply room. To Miss Chapin, we leave an appointment as chief chef in Buckingham Palace in order to prove to the world what we in Memorial already know-that her food is Ht for a king. To Miss Estabrook, Miss Johnson, and Miss Cogan, we leave four hun- dred thousand linoleum squares to be used to inlay a new floor for skating at the Gar- dens. To Miss Connell and Miss Hartnett, our pleasant secretaries, we leave a secretary who will remain throughout the school year. To the Class of 1945, we leave our desks, somewhat antiquated by former drawings but with surrealist touches by the Class of 1944. To the Class of 1946, we leave war stamps and bonds, Christmas decora- tions, nfty-cent dues, and all the joys that the Junior year will bring them. To the Class of 1947, we leave the bright hopes needed after leaving so dark, gloomy, and foreboding a basement as ours. To the Class of 1948, we leave three floors, each a maize of winding cor- ridors and locker rooms, one thousand majestic upper classmen, and homerooms only four paces from the lunch room. Finally, to the school, to teachers, to each and everyone, to lower classmen and everyone associated with our school, to all, WE LEAVE! Given in the executive mansion of Her Majesty, Insanity, in the Memor- ial Recuperation Hospital, on this day Monday, February 28, 1944. Signed X CClass of 19445 VVitnessed by: Ann Onymous Dr. Psycho Pathic O. B. Quiet Attested by: Marcia Kalus 'I47 lr THE LAUREL Class Poem In that spell, they built their world, visionary golden worldi Ignorant of gathering clouds, heedless of the brewing storm Till unchecked in rage it broke, strained against its bonds, a Unleashed torrents bent on plunder, Tearing limb from limb asunder, Sweeping upheaved earth from under, Panic! Tempest! Thunder! War! Yesterday our parents dreamed, little wispy golden dreams Today we light, and silver wings the sky, And guns spell Fire and death, and bullets fly, And all the worldls a madman's dream of fame, Blackened with smoke and rosy-gold with flame. And yet, from ruins smouldering at our feet, Half formed plans and visions rise to greet The light, like budding wild flowers not full blown With staunch and sturdy roots that anchor down The frail blossoms in the rich moist earth, Strong, despite the wind and rain and dearth Of care, they bloom in valor one by one, And turn their faces towards the rising sun. Tomorrow is ours. It merges today, Its concrete endeavor, its workable clay With yesterday's visions and reverenced shrines To fashion with judgment the future's design, A pattern of life that will not destroy The fruits of creation-man's right to enjoy His gardens and speeches and picnics and ball, The white hush of winter, the crispness of fall, The freedom of mind and of body and soul, The splendor of living, the loftier goal, Beyond mere existence, of living each day To fullest extent in the happiest way, The triumph ofjustice, the promise of peace- These are man's heritage, this is his lease On life, with its sceptre of infinite hope, A radiant vista with unending scope For joy in creation, for liberty's rule, A pathway of progress, an unfailing tool For building anew, for fashioning dreams With rosy gold linings and rock-bottom seams. And man will be governed by Heavenls own laws And harvest the fruits of his labor, because Tomorrow is ours. -Helen Wiseman l48l nd hurled CLASS SONG wi.ng:gjEDu3saJmr?1 J 1 I-'mlu3BQ:3g1T!ivaWzs-L. ic fEll l 2WElELEflg1Q Q f Eiig1ji iTl J. J ! ii .2 gi 913 iiyigifgj 1 i mi 3, iiiaggig Q 3 aigej 3 ri it Lg-:Ei 95832: Emil A Mi' Qi '3 9235 313 5 'ill YT HELEN WISEMAN XX IXONA Mc'Q'AR'l'HY Bes! Scholar If1'iHiesf,Best Pffrxonoliiy, Mos! Popular, Mos! for llze School VIRGINIA MARCUS MARY McI,IiAN MARY JIANOS Sfweetesf Besl Notured Moy! MlT5C,1'i8770llS NATALIE HOUSEMAP 1 THEODORA CAMPBELL GOLDIE BIRSTEIN Ilfosl Versatile Rios! Ailzlelizr BFS! DV?-Wed 'S fi - MI 7-STE SARAH STANSII, .IACQUELINE NAZZARRO M ox! fv0lH'fF07lS M nxt L1kz'ly to Succeed Mos! Tnlmzlrzi VLAIRIZY KI.IilFBICR I RANf'liS QIVINN RIT.-X I'l7KA'l'CH Czzlcsl Prelliasl Most Altraciiwe DESI-'INA M.ICHAI.AROS HARRIET HARRIS SHIRLEY OGINTZ Qllwleil Mos! Talkalive M os! Argbitious . 1 , ,if LILLIAN ADAMS Lil Activities: Attendance Monitor 3. Ambition: To be a nurse. College: Simmons. A true saying that good things come in small packages. MARGARET AKASHIAN Peggy Activities: Enterprise 45 Uncle Sam's Nieces 35 Graduation Usher 3g Usher Scholarship Play 43 Council 43 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Secretary. A merry eye, a friendly smile, a manner most charming. FRANCES ALASEVICIUS Franny Activities: Enterprise 25 Trafhc Ofhcer 39 Victory Corps 3. Ambition: Secret. A good friend may well be reck- oned the masterpiece of nature. SHIRLEY ALBERT Bert Activities: Enterprise 23 Drill Leader 3: First Aid 25 Gen- eral House 2, 45 Council 33 Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Ambition: To do good in any held. College: Simmons. A good friend is better than sil- ver and gold. DOROTHY AMON Dottie Activities: Bowling Club 2, Hon- or Roll 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Secretary. Always the right answer at the right time. l THE LAUREL i52l MARY ANDERSON Activities.' Dramatic Club 23 Governing Council 2. Ambition: Secretary. Thyfriends know thy true worth, Thy constancy and merit. ISABELLA ANNAND Activities: Traffic Officer 2, Usher at Scholarship Play 35 Council 4g Yearbook 4. Ambition: Bookkeeper at Na- tional Shawmut Bank. Her voice soared like a night- ingale Sothat all stopped to wonder. CLAIRE ARCHAMBEAU Activities: Corridor Duty. Ambition: Ohice Worker. A friend of truth, of soul sincere In action faithful and in honor clear. ANNA AWALT Ann Activities: Council 3. Ambition: To travel. A little charm, a little sway, A sunbeam on a winter's day. CONSTANCE BARLOW Connie Activities.' Enterprise 4g Traffic Officer 3, Photography Club 3, First Aid Club 3. Ambition: Nurse. College: Lincoln. Judge not my powers by my size. MARY BARRETT Toni Activities: U. S. N. Club5 En- terprise 35 Traffic Officer 4. Ambition: Secretary. A truer friend we cannot find, Her wordfor everyone is kind. ELIZABETH BEATON Betty Activities: Usher at Scholarship Play5 Honor Roll 3. Ambition: Bookkeeper at Na- tional Bank. As sweet and gentle as a sum- mer's breeze. 'HARRIET G. BENNETT Harrie Ambition: To be somebody. A constant determination wins success. TOBY BERGER Activities: Photography Club 35 War Savings Club 35 Drama- tic Club 2, 3, 45 General House 45 Enterprise 45 Treasurer 2, Secretary 3, President of the Music Appreciation Club 4. Ambition: Laboratory Techni- cian. College: Boston University. A good name may wear ont, A bad one may be turned, A nickname lasts forever. ADELE BERMAN Delly Activities: War Savings Club. Ambition: Laboratory Techni- cian. Studions in school: but when her work is done, She is full of smiles and ready for fun. 1944 fl53l, CATHERINE BERMINGHAM HKayYY Activities: Enterprise 25 Bank Cashier 4. A mbition: Secretary. College: Katherine Gibbs. A winning smile brings her hosts offriends. MARY BERMINGHAM Bermy Ambition: Office Work., What a world of freedom lies beneath that sunny smile. GOLDIE BIRSTEIN Activities: Honor Roll 45 War Savings Club 35 Dramatic Club 35 Senior Council5 Mu- sic Appreciation Club 35 Glee Club 25 Enterprise 35 Year- book Staff 45 TraHic Officer. Ambition: Retailing. College: Chamberlain. She is pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with, and pleasant to think about, too. SELMA C. BLOCH Sei Activities: Enterprise 2, 3, 45 Council 45 Scholarship Play 45 Camera Club 35 Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Ambition: To be a nurse. College: Beth Israel Nursing School. She is one who loves true honor more than fame. EMILY BODIO Emmy Activities: Honor Roll 3, 4. Ambition: To be a success. Wisdom mounts her zenith with the stars. Wa? LILLIAN BOUDREAU Boudie Ambition: To have the nerve to wear real high heels. Stately and tall she moves her way. JOSEPHINE IARAMAIXTE Josie Activities: Usher at Graduation 3, NVon Davis Award 3. -A mbition: Typist. Noble thoughts seated in a heart of courtesy. KALA 'BRANDES lIKayY! Activities: Dramatic Club 2g Red Cross 35 Map Making3: Gen- eral House 35 War Stamp ' Club 3. Ambition: Dental Hygienist. College: Forsythe Dental School. H H ow goodness heightens beauty. BERNICE BRESSLER Bunny Activities: Corridor Duty 2g En- terprise 2. Ambition: To succeed in life's work. College: Mass. State. A gift of gaiety is in itseb' the greatest good fortune. MARJORIE BRIDGES Margie Activities: School Orchestra 4. Ambition: To be a musician, or office worker. A lover of music, a holder of charm. THE LAUREL 454 l DOROTHY BROOKS Activities: Council 4. Ambition: A good citizen. Never a frown, always a smile, Her 'words are few, but ever worth while. MILLICENT E. BROOKS Millie Activities: Council 2, 35 Stamp Cashier 3, Enterprise 2, 45 Bank Cashier 35 Drill Leader 35 Yearbook 45 General House 4, Graduation Usher 33 Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. A mbition: Bookkeeper. College: Boston University. A n alert brain ga sense of humor: Could you ask for anything more? SHIRLEY L. BROWN Lee Activities: Traffic Officer 33 Traf- tic Supervisor 45 Dramatic Club 2. College: Teachers College. HThe merry sparkle in your eyes gives token of some gay snr- prise. MARILYN BURROWS Pidgy Ambition: School Teacher. College: Boston Teachers College. Hold fast! Work hard! Be strong! Be true! The future holds a place for you! VIRGINIA CABOZZI Vicky Activities: Traffic Officer 2. Ambition: Secretary. A sweet face and a personality to malch,- a combination hard to beat. MARY E. CALLAHAN Betty Ambition.' To work in an office and do general office work. She is so content and so kind. BARBARA CAMPBELL Soupy Activities: Sophomore Council. Ambition: History Teacher. Where there's a will, there's ot way. THEODORA CAMPBELL Teddy Ambition: U. S. Cadet Nurse. College.' Mass. General Hospital. A happy soul in a lzealthy body. JO Y CAPUZZO Capootsie Activities: Enterprise 2, 3, 45 Treasurer 3. A mbition: Secretary. She's lively and gay and full of fun. RUTH CASEY Ruthie Activities: Dramatic Club 39 Corridor Patrol 3, 4. Ambition: To be a private secre- tary. A talented and ambitious girl is she. 1 9 4 4 1551 MARICN J. CHERKASKY Mickey Ambition: To learn to boil water without burning the house down. Silence more musical than any song. . RITA C. CHIARINO Midget Activities: Honor Roll 1, 2, 3. Ambition: Secretary. She has a heart with room for every joy. VIRGINIA CHRUSCIEL Ginny Activities: General House lg Glee Club 23 Home Room Treas- urer 35 Yearbook 4, Honor Roll 1, 2, 3. Ambition .' To do reconstruction work after the war. I came not,friends, to steal away your hearts. ANGELA C. CICCOLO Angie Activities: Corridor Duty 25 General House 35 Honor Roll 2. Ambition: Government stenog- rapher or newspaper woman. College: Fay School of Business. As bright as an angel and just as sweet. MINNA CLOSE Activities: War Savings Club 33 Ambition: Language Specialist. College: Radcliffe. A sunshine heart and a soul of song. ELEANOR COAKLEY Dolly Activities: Milk Distributor. Ambition: To work. With twinkling mischief her bright eyes shine. ANITA COHEN Nita Activities: Council 45 Property, Senior Class Play 45 Traffic 45 Enterprise 3, 45 Debating Club 25 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4. Her speech flows from her tongue sweeter than honey. ELAINE COHEN Activities: Bowling Club 35 Dra- matic Club 35 Enterprise 35 Victory Corps 3. Ambition: Laboratory Techni- clan. College: Mary Brooks Junior College. It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. FRANCES COLLINS Frannie Ambition.' New England Con- servatory of Music. Tall oaks from little acorns grow. CATHERINE CONNOLLY llKay71 Activities: Enterprise 15 Red Cross 25 Camera Club 3. Ambition: To be a success in life. A live wire never gets stepped on. THE LAUREL 456 ROSEMARY CONNOLLY Dolly Activities: Red Cross Club 1, 25 Camera Club 3. Ambition: To live happily ever after. With grace to win With heart to hold. HELEN COOPER Nancy Activities: Room Banker 2. Ambition: To be a good dancer and own a country home. Stately and tall, she moves in a hall, The chief of a thousand graces. ADELE D. COOPERSMITH Activities: Music Club 35 Inter- American-Friendship Club 3. College: Sargent Collee. To know her is to love her To name her is to praise her. SHIRLEY M. COUGHLIN Coffee Activities: Glee Club5 Scholar- ship Playg Lunch Counter5 Traiiic OHicer5 Basket Ball Club 45 Dramatic Club 3, 4. Ambition: Nurse. College: Teachers' College. A modest, charming maid is she, As nice a girl as one could be. MARY CRESPI Crespy Crackers Activities: Enterprise 25 Uncle Sam's Nieces 25 Council 4. Ambition: To be successful in whatever I do. She has a head to contriveg a tongue to persuade 5 and a hand to execute any mischief. PHYLLIS CRESSILOV Priscilla 4 Activities: Scholarship Play 45 Book Review 35 Bowling Club 35 Inter-American-Friendship Club 3. Ambition: To succeed. College: Mt. Holyoke College. Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they really are. ELEANOR CREUTZ Creutzie Activities: Dramatic Club 35 Council 35 Assembly Marshal 35 Usher at Graduation 35 Honor Roll 1, 3. Ambition: To join the WAVES. Teach me half the gladness that thy heart must know. SHIRLEY CUMMINGS Activities: Music Appreciation Club 35 Advertising, Scholar- ship Play 35 Yearbook 45 Hon- or Roll 2. Ambition: To go to C. P. A. A smile for all A welcome glad A jovial, coaxing way she had. MARY CURLEY Marie Activities: Traffic 3. She's vivacious and cute And lots offun to boot. VIRGINIA M. DAVIDSON Ginnie Activities: Corridor Duty. Ambition: Army Air Corps Nurse. College: Newton Hospital. In quietness and confidence should lie your strength. 1944 i57 I JOSEPHINE DESISTO IIJOYI Activities: Enterprise 25 General House 2, 35 Senior Council. Ambition: To be a secretary. College: Burdett Business School. A friend in need is a friend indeed. CLAIRE DEXTER Activities: Honor Roll 3. Ambition: To be a success. College: jackson College. Thy voice is sweet as if it took its music from thy face. ANGELINA DiNUNNO Ann Activities: Trafhc Ofhcer 35 Pho- tography Club 35 Home Eco- nomics 1. Ambition.' To be a typist and then a wife. Highest distinction in service to others. , URSULA E. DOHERTY Urs Ambition: Office worker and join WAVES. Always laughing and always jolly, A cheery grin when caught in folly. RUTH E. DORN Activities: Music Appreciation Club 25 Knitting Club 25 Dra- matic Club 2, 35 Governing Council 3, 45 Enterprise Staff 2, 3, 45 Yearbook Stal? 45 Honor Roll 2, 3, 45 Defense Stamp Club 35 Usher at Grad- uation 3, Class Night 3, Schol- arship Play 4. Ambition: Social Worker. College.' Radcliffe. High aims bring great rewards. HELEN DRACOUSIS Digest Activities: Red Cross Club 3. Ambition: Dress Designer. She has the flair to make a woman fair. ARLENE DRUCKER Activities: Council 2. Ambition: Secretary. College: Boston University. Attractive she looks, like a tall garden lily. MILDRED DUNCAN Millie Ambition.' To be on time for an English class. Her voice was ever soft and low, An excellent thing in a woman. CHARLOTTE EDMUNDSON Charlie Activities: Traffic 2, 3, 4. Ambition: To be an artist. A trite friend is a friend for- ever. DOROTHY M. ENGUANTI Dottie Activities: Council 25 General House 35 First Aid Club 35 Scholarship Play 45 War Sa- ving Club 35 Traffic Officer 35 Victory Corps 35 Camera Club 35 Bowling Club 25 Enterprise 3, 4. Ambition: To be a success in whatever I do. College: Sargent College. To be merry best becomes yon. THE LAUREL 158 GLADYS M. ERICKSSON Ambition:- To be a secretary. She kindles pleasures in all hearts. HELEN ERWIN Shorty Ambition: To grow a few inches. She's small, and though we loom above her, All of ns sincerely love her. JUDITH FACKTOROFF Judy Activities: Defense Stamp Club 35 Sophomore Council5 Traffic Othcer 35 Dramatic Club 35 Room Banker 2, 35 Honor Roll 3. Ambition: Secretary. College: Boston University. Fair tresses man's imperial race ensnare and beauty draws ns with a single hair. ESTHER FAFEL Eddy Activities: Council 2, 35 Defense Stamp Cashier 2, 3, 45 Enter- prise 45 Yearbook 45 Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Business woman. College: Boston University. I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul! MARY E. FALLON Activities: Council 2, 3, 45 Hon- or Roll 3. Ambition: To be a lady of leis- ure. Earnest endeavor hath its re- wards. PHYLLIS FELDMAN Phil Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Music Appreciation 25 Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 4. Ambition: To go to college. College: Boston University. She is a true friend lo all who know her. MARY FINNERTY ' 'M itzi Activities: Traffic Officer 35 Sup- ply Room5 Secretary to Mr. Dullea. A mbition : Stenographer. Her charms are pleasing to the eye and ear. ALICE FORD Allie Ambition: Office Work. How sweet and fair she seems lo be. JOAN FORD joanie Activities: Fashion Show 33 Rol- ler Skating Club 25 Bowling Club 25 Knitting Club 3. Ambition: join Nurse Cadet Corps. And merrirnent the essence of her being. ELTHA C. FOSTER Dimples Activities: Dramatic Club 35 Trafhc 35 Enterprise 45 Stamp Cashier 45 Honor Roll 4. Ambition: To be an alert cleri- cal worker. A girl of personality to carry everything before her. 1944 -l59l GWENDOLYN L. FOSTER C-wen Activities: Current Events Club 3. Ambition: To travel. A little charm, a little sway A sunbeam on a winter's day. MARGARET FRAIN ' lAPeg,U! Activities: Honor Roll 2. Ambition: Typist. As quiet as an elf. VERA FRANCIS Cutie Activities: Enterprise 2, 35 Dra matic Club 25 Biology Club 25 Art Club 35 Usher at Schol- arship Play 45 Usher at Grad- uation 35 Photography Club 35 Class Treasurer 45 Council 25 General House 33 Traffic Offi- cer 35 Glee Club 35 Honor Roll 1, 2. Ambition: Interior Decorator. Her actions so filled with sweet- ness. EVELYN FRANK LKEVYYI Ambition.' To be able to talk above a whisper. ' She hath many nameless vir- tiles. A RITA FRUMAN Toots Activities: Map Making Club 35 junior Council5 Honor Roll 2. Ambition: To get married. There is a twinkle in her eye that cannot be mistook. ELIZABETH GAFFNEY Activities: Nutrition Club 15En- terprise 25 U. S. N. Club 25 Red Cross Club 25 Honor Roll. Ambition: To earn plenty of money and buy a convertible coupe. A joke in every sentence. MARY GARDENER Activities: Honor Roll 2. Ambition: To be a typist. Quiet in her actions, but staunch and loyal in friendship. BETTY GAUSE Activities.' Red Cross Club 25 Music Appreciation Club 3. Ambition: To be a guiding light. College: Lincoln Hospital Once in a while a word of jest But quietness for all the rest. ARLENE GENEREUX Ambition: To be a stenographer. It is good to be merry and wise. THELMA GERBER Ambition: Nurse. Training: New England Hospi- tal for Women and Children. They are never alone who are accompanied with n o b I e thoughts. THE LAUREL HELEN GILMAN Blackie Activities: Honor Roll 2, 35 Bank Cashier 25 Dramatic Club 25 Scholarship Play 4, Ambition: To be an actress. College: Leland Powers. And her tongue raced like a squirrel in the park. JUDITH GLICKSTEIN iIJ'udyY1 Activities: Dramatic Club 25 Senior Scholarship Play 45 Victory Corps 35 Enterprise 3, 45 Room Banker 2. College: Pembroke College. She's liked by everyone, For she's always ready to join in fun. ELAINE GOLDBERG Goldie Activities: Honor Roll 35 Traffic Officer 35 Bowling Club 25 Dramatic Club 3, 45 Art Club 4. Ambition: To be a success. College: Russell Sage. Not too serious Not too gay But altogether a pleasant way. ELLEN GOLDBERG Activities: Treasurer for Bank- ing5 Switchboard Operator, Ambition: To be a secretary or housewife CI hopej. She touches nothing, but she odds a charm. GLORIA GOLDMAN Glo Activities: Honor Roll 25 junior Council5 Dramatic Club 35 Victory Corps. Ambition: Aviation Technician. College: M. I. T. For her friends she'd walk a mile, and keep the conversation going. -H30 lr MA YBEL R. GOLDSTEIN iiMayr1 Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Ambition: To make some man happy. Her strength is the strength of ten Because her heart is true. DOROTHY GOLER Dotty Activities: Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 2 gEnterprise Rep- resentative 1g Dramatic Club 1, 2. Ambition: To teach. College: Boston Teachers College. Among the cool sequestered vale of life, She kept the noiseless tenor of her way. RITA GOODMAN Activities: Home Nursing 3, Glee Club 2, 3, 43 Traffic Officer 3g Basketball Club 43 Dramatic Club 4. Ambition: To be a nurse. College: Simmons College. Success comes to her that tails. DOROTHY GOOLDEN Dolly Activities: Honor Roll 4. Ambition: To work for awhile and live happily ever after. You can possess slick qualities of cheerfulnessf' FRANCES GRAHAM Dee-Dee Activities: Enterprise 3g Dicta- phone Scholarship 3. Ambition: To take up photogra- phy as a career. College: School of Modern Pho- tography. A sunny nature wins lasting friendship anywhere. 1944 -I61 LOUISE V. GRANVILLE Lou A ctivities : Enterprise 4. Ambition: Social Worker. College: Wilberforce. Quiet countenance and ct win- ning smile. SYLVIA M. GREAVES Pepper Activities: Trafhc 4. Ambition: To be good with sin- cerity. Sincerity is a virtue of which one can be proud. YVONNE GREENE Von Activities: Photography Clubg Governing Councilg General House Representative, News- paper Salvage Committeeg Traffic Otiicerg Traffic Super- visor: Chairman of Personal Ad Committee. Ambition: Go to M. I. T. She is calm because she is the mistress of subject 5 the secret of seb'-possession. RUBY GREENIDGE Cassie Activities: U. S. N. Club 2. Ambition: Office Work. Beneath quiet waters tie unsus- pected depths. SHIRLEY RUTH HAMER Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, 4, Banker 2, Stamps and Bond Seller 3: Traffic Officer 43 Scholarship Play 4. Ambition: Secretary. She's clever and capable, wise and dependable. ative 2. MacNELIA HANKINS Mackey Activities: Stamp Collector 25 Honor Roll 2, 3, 4: Corridor Deputy 3, Councilor 3, 4. Ambition: Bookkeeper and Typ- ist. She aims to please. ZAFIRO HANTIS fLTeddyY1 Activities: General House 2, 3, 4g Yearbook Staff 43 Honor Roll 2, 3, 4g Enterprise 3, 4. Ambition: Commercial Artist. College: Art School. And her dark eyes-how elo- quam! CATHERINE HARE Cathy Activities: Senior Council. Ambition .' Nurse. A light heart lives long. MARILYN J. HARRIMAN A ctivities: Enterprise Represent- ative 4g Honor Roll 2, 3, 4, Traffic Officer 4, Map Mak- ing Club 33 Graduation Usher 39 Room Secretary 49 Year- book Editor 4g Enterprise 3, 4. Ambition: A Laboratory Tech- nician. College: Simmons College. The winds and waves are al- ways on the side of the ablesl navigator. HARRIET HARRIS 14-lackyvr Activities: Dramatic Club 3g De- fense Stamp Club 3g Traffic Officer 4, Room Banker 2, Usher at Scholarship Play 4. Ambition: Laboratory Techni- cian. College: Mount Ida. Her smile belies the mischief in her eyes. THE LAUREL i62 l RUTH ALICE HARRISON ' ' Ruthie Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, 49 General House Representative 25 junior Councilor 3, Adver- tising for Scholarship Play. Ambition: Secretary. Cute,'petite, full of fun,- Slte's a friend to everyone. JOAN K. HART Hartzy Activities: Knitting Club lg Bowling Club 23 Traffic Offi- cer 3, 4g General House 43 Advertising for Scholarship Play 45 War Savings Stamp Club 3. Ambition: To be a WAVE. College: Regis. Thou whose locks ontshine the sun. GRACE HAUGH I lGayYY A ctivities .' Enterprise Re presen t- Ambition: Typist. College: Business College. Very charming, always neat, Slie's afriend to all she meets. Lois HIGGINS AILOYY Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3. Ambition: To get a good job. A person so ambitious that s deserves the best. MARY HIGGINS KAI-dizzy!! Activities: Traffic 4. he Ambition: To have a long life. Keep a sunny disposition and you'll some smiling througltf MADELINE L. HOLEMAN Holy Activities: Trafhc Ofhcer 45 Drill Leader 3. Ambition: To be a millionaire. She that can have patience can have what she will. RACHEL HOLGATE Rae Ambition.' To be a nurse. A little nonsense now and then, Is relished by the best of men. CAROLYN B. HOLLANDER Chuckie Activities: Dramatic Club 25 Honor Roll 2, 4. Ambition: A very private secre- tary. A lass that looks always so charming and neat. NATALIE HOUSMAN Nat Activities: Usher at Graduation 35 War Savings Club 35 Map Making Club 35 junior Coun- cil 35 Honor Roll 35 General House 45 Usher at Scholar- ship Playg Room Banker 4. Ambition: Laboratory Techni- Cian. College: Simmons College. I have no parting sigh to give so take my parting smile. PHYLLIS N. HURLEY Phe Activities: Council 2, 45 Drama- tic Club 45 General House 3' Enterprise 45 Honor Roll 2, 3 Ambition: Singer. College: Boston University. Light-hearted, laughing, and al- ways cheerful. 1944 l63 l LUCY M. IMBROGNA Activities.' Banking 2, 35 Sopho- more Council5 General House 3. Ambition: Clerical VVork. Always a pal to everyone. MARY INGENERI Activities.'TrafF1c 35 Uncle Sam's Nieces 2. A mbition .' Secretary. Polite, earnest, and sincere, all admirable qualities. C CLARA ISGUR Kay Ambition: X-Ray Technician. There's not ajoy in all the world you will not find within her. HANNAH JACOES Honey Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Nurse or Secretary. Her nickname fits her to a 't', as you will see. MIRIAM AUDREY JACOBS Mimi Activities: Bowling Club 25 Dec- orating Committee 4. Ambition .' To have a large fam- ily. Softly s p e a le s and sweetly smiles. DORIS JOHNSON Dotty Activities: General House 3. Ambition: Singer. Politeness is to do and say the kindest thing in the kindest way. DOROTHY JOHNSON Dottie Ambition: Olhce Worker. It is a pleasure even to linger by her. MARY JOYCE joycie Activities: Bookroom Assistant 2, 3, 4. Ambition: To become a stenog- rapher. Her genuine charms can not be copied by any master craftsman. NORMA KALMAN Kal Ambitious: Bookkeeper. Serene and quiet as a sumrner's day. MARCIA H. KALUS Marsh Activities: Governing Council 3, 49 Sophomore Council, Honor Roll 2, 3, 4, War Saving Club 35 Scholarship Play Programg Award for getting most adsg Usher at Graduation and Class Night 35 Enterprise 3, 4, Yearbook Staff 4. Ambition: To be thin. College: Columbia University. Forever foremost in the ranks of f url. The laughing herald of the harm- less pun. THE L'AUREL l64 I IRENE KANTER Renee A ctivities:Enterprise Staff 2, 3, 43 Home Nursing Club 35 Year- book Staff 4. Ambition: To be a nurse or beautician. Her charms are many Her faults are few. MARGARET KEANEY Em Activities: Senior Representative of American Red Crossg En- terprise Representative. Ambition: Secretary. Her sunny locks hang on her temples like a golden fleece. ANNE KEARN EY Activities: General House 3. Ambition.' To join the Marines. Theforce of her own merit makes her way. DORIS KENDRICK Dot Ambition: To be a success. A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. ELEANOR KLEINFIELD IIEIYY Activities: Trafiic 2, 3, Honor Roll 2, 3. Ambition: To be a cartoonist. A good disposition is worth more than gold. HELEN ROSLIND KLEMENS 'lClementine Activities: Honor Roll 2, 35 De- bating Team 45 Trafhc Ofiicer 4. Ambition.' In competition to Miss Estabrook. College: Sargent. A pleasant wit, a charming grace, she attracts in any place. CLARE KLUEBER Activities: General House 2, 35 Senior Council5 Honor Roll 2, 35 Home Economic Club 15 Interior Decorating Club 25 Usher at Scholarship Play 45 Photography Committee for Yearbook5 War Savings Stamp Club 3. Ambition: To be tall. College: Boston Teachers Col- lege. The cheerful live longest in years and afterwards in our regards! ELEANOR ANN KNOPF Ellie Activities: Senior Council5 Bowl- ing Club5 Head of Decorating Committee. Ambition: To be a private sec- retary. Words like lightning, flash here and there. ELIZABETH A. KNOX 4 1 Activities: Glee Club. Ambition: To be a Cover Girl. A face as fair as the summer dawn. MARY KONTANIS Activities: Senior Council. Ambition: Buyer. College.' Lasell or Prince School. A true and sincere friend. l 9 4 4 i65l THELMA KRAMER Activities: Room Chairman of Enterprise 45 Dramatic Club 35 Defense Stamp Club 35 Honor Roll 25 Room Banker 3. College: Pembroke. A smile is the whisper of a laugh. ROSE KRIKORIAN Peaches Ambition.' Newspaper Reporter. She loves the little joys of life. RUTH N. LARSON Ambition: Cadet Nurse. Proper 'words in proper places. LORRAINE C. LASERSON Activities: Honor Roll 45 Or- chestrag Enterprise Staff 3, 45 Yearbook Staff. Ambition: Fashion Designer. College: Colby jr. College. Beneath her fingers grows beauty on a dull canvas. ARLENE L. LAVAN Penny Activities' Defense Stamp Sales- girl 25 Banker 3. Ambition: Telephone Operator. Her voice, like a bell, is sweet and clear. MERLE L. LAVISCOUNT Lavi Activities: President of Sopho- more Class3 General House Representative 2, 43 Vice Pres- ident of Governing Council 33 Prom Committee 43 Usher at Graduation 33 Honor Roll 2, s, 4. Ambition: To go to college to become a social worker. The more a girl knows, the more worthy she is. THERESA LeBLANC Tally Activities: Art Appreciation Club 2. Ambition: Medical Secretary. Personality and charm are com- bined in one graciousnessf' EDYTHE G. LESHNER llEdeH Activities: Trafiic Officer 33 Dra- matic Club 33 Music Appre- ciation Club 33 Victory Corps 33 War Savings Stamp Club 3. Ambition: Laboratory Techni- cian. College: Boston University. I f it were done when it is done, then it were well it were done quickly. SHIRLEY M. LEVEN Lee Activities: Enterprise Deputy 43 Dramatic Club 2, 33 Traffic Oliicer 3. Ambition: To travel. One could mark her very nature by the twinkle in her eye. IRENE LEVINE Renie Activities: Honor Roll 23 War Savings Club 33 Senior-junior Dramatic Club 33 Advertising for Scholarship Play 4. Ambition: Cadet Nurse. College: Boston University. A constant determination wins success. 'THE LAUREL 'l66 li NASHA LEVITT Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, 43 Enterprise 2, 3, 43 Dramatic Club 23 Stage Door 23 Map Making Club 33 Victory Club 33 Yearbook Staff 43 Library Assistant. Ambition: Psychiatric Social Worker. College: Radcliiie. Fine words are the true beauty of the soul. FRANCES M. LEVY Activities: Dramatic Club 3. Ambition: Secretary. Her mirth will bring a light to every face. ESTELLE LITTLEJOHN Johnnie Activities: Traffic Officer 43 Red Cross Club 13 Honor Roll 2, 3. Ambition: To be at the door when opportunity knocks. H 'Tis from high life high char- acters are drawn. HELEN LONG Activities: Elevator Operator. A Ambition: Long Life. A cheerful heart lives longest in our memories. MARCIA LOOKNER Activities: Traiiic 4. Good nature is the very air of a good mind. EILEEN LYNCH Lynchy Ambition: Telephone Operator. The joys within me know no bounds MARY LYONS Activities: Glee Club 2, 3. Ambition: Nurse's Cadet Corps. Her ways are ways of pleasant- ness and all her paths are peace. MARY MacARTHUR Gertie Activities: Hostess at Senior Tea. Ambition: To be a Secretary. A lass with a noble name to live up to. MARY MacLEAN Chickie Ambition: To be a Buyer. A character as bright as her fu- ture. THELMA MacMASTERS Thel and Mac - Ambition: To work for a while and then-live happily ever after. A merry heart maketh a cheer- ful countenance. 1 9 4 4 i67l MARY F. MacNEIL Flo Activities: Assistant Stage Man- ager. Ambition: To be a beautician. College: Wilfred Academy. She has a certain charm that captivates anyone. CLAIRE MacPHEE Activities:Enterprise 1, 2: Fresh- man Dramatic Club 1, 29 Glee Club 25 Chess Club 25 Traffic Ohicerg Photography Club: Scholarship Play Lighting. Ambition: To be a mechanical designer. College: Feener School and M. I. T. When yon smile, the 'whole world lights up. MONA MADOFF Activities: Knitting Club 3. Ambition: To work in a college chemical laboratory as pro- fessor's assistant. College: Simmons College. Tallness hath its charms. JANET MALKIEL IA-Ianll Activities: Map Making Club 33 War Savings Club 3: Room Banker 43 Advertising Schol- arship Play Program: Year- book Staff. Ambition: To go into retailing. College: Simmons. Of plain sound sense life's cur- rent coin is made. VIRGINIA MARCUS Ginny Activities: Honor Roll 3, 43 Traf- fic Officer 43 Victory Corps 3. Ambition: Psychologist. College: jackson. Mind cannot follow, nor words express her infinite sweetness. THE LAUREL CONSTANCE MAIQRIELLO Connie Activities: Lunch Counter. Ambition: To be a typist and . if possible become a WAVE. Q Drink to me only with thine eyes. WINONA MCCARTHY Activities: Enterprise Represent- ative 2, 35 Enterprise Staff 3, 45 Usher Class Night 35 Ush-' er at Graduation 35 Prom Committee 45 Yearbook Staff5 Scholarship Play 45 Art Club 3, 45 Davis Award 25 Home Nursing 35 President of Class 45 Council 3, 45 Governing Council 45 General House 4. Ambition: To be an Army Nurse. Her naturalness will bring her great rewards. n ELIZABETH MCELHANEY Betty Activities: Traffic 35 Lost and Found 4. Ambition: To be a dictaphone operator. She hath a merry tongue for- sooth. NATALIE MCLAUGHLIN Bunny Activities: Council 4.- Ambition: To travel. College: Fiske University. H Here's glamour, charm and per- sonality all in one neat little bundle. MARIE A. MCLAURIN Sharpie Ambition: To travel and see more of the U. S. A., then settle down to oiiice work. Her air, her manner, all who saw admired. 168 MARY H. MCLEAN Mac Activities: Dramatic Club 25 Sophomore Council5 junior Council5 Victory Corps 3. Ambition: Cadet Nurse Corps. College: St. Margaret. HHer ways so sweet, her heart so true, A finer friend we never knew. DORIS MCLELLAN KIDO!! Activities: General House 2, 45 Governing Council 35 Presi- dent 35 Usher at Graduation 35 Traffic 3, 45 Scholarship Play Committee 45 Honor Roll 4. Ambition: To be a secretary. Her modest charm is much ad- mired. EVELYN MCSWAIN China Activities: Camera Club 35 Traf- fic Officer 3. Ambition: Nurse. Carefree, loving, light of heart.' DESPINA D. MICHALAROS Desi Activities: General House 25 Room Marshal 15 Traffic Ofii- cer 4. Ambition: Bookkeeper. Never shirked, Always worked. HANNAH MILAMED Anne Activities: Enterprise Staff 45 Honor Roll 2, 3, 45 Yearbook Staff5 Spelling Bee VVinner 2, 35 Banker 25 General House 4. Ambition: To be a secretary. Underneath her silence there is sincerety and friendliness. ANITA MILANDRI Nita Activities: Red Cross Club. Ambition: To be a bookkeeper. Laughing eyes, flashing smile, Cheerfnlness for all the while. MARGARET MILLER PeggyH Activities: Enterprise 15 Home Economics Club: Sophomore Councilg Traffic Officer 33 Vic- tory Corps 3g Traffic Super- visor 4, Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Laboratory Techni- cian. College: Boston Dispensary. Seek and ye shall jindf' MARTHA MILLER Marcy Activities: Enterprise 3. Ambition: Stenographer. Speech is great, but silence is greater. MOLLIE MILLER Activities: Music Appreciation Club 33 Inter-American Club 2. Ambition: To sing and travel. College: Boston University. Sweet silent ways that lead to- ward twilight skies. VIRGINIA MISKELL Ginny Activities: Enterprise Represent- ative 4g Honor Roll 2, 3. Ambition: Secretary. Wisps of glory lighting her hair. 1 9 4 4 i59l RITA P. MORGAN Ish Activities: Council 35 Stage Mi- crophone 2, 3, 4. Ambition: To reach the height of 5'2 . Stay as sweet as you are, Don't let a thing ever change you. IRMA R. MORRIS Sugarfoot Activities: Camera Club. Ambition: To be a nurse. College: Wilberforce. If it's jun you're looking for, here's your answer. HORTENCE C. MOYSTON A ctivities : Orchestra. Life has no blessing like a pru- dent friend. STELLA M. MROZ Ambition: To be a successful business woman. Friendly and true- We're glad to know you. VIRGINIA MUHLIG Ginny Activities: Photography Club. Ambition: Marriage. Light of step and heart is she.' 1 ELEANOR MURPHY Murph Ambition: To be happy. Perfect in all natural graces. JACQUELINE NAZZARO jackie Activities: Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 45 Photography Club5 Debate 45 Glue Club 2, 3, 45 General House 35 Chairman of the Senior Prom. Ambition: To be a reporter. She speaks,and when she speaks, all is at lzer command. JEANETTE NEEDLE IKJCUYY Activities: Corridor Duty 2, 35 Traffic Officer 4. Ambition: To be a writer. Grace silently orders actions And follows her movements. ROSALYN NEUSTADT Activities: Enterprise 3, 45 Ad- vertising Committee for Pro- gram 35 Library Duty. Ambition: Secretary. College: Boston University, P. A. I.. She hides an elfin spirit in her heart. HORTENSE NEVILLE Horty Activities: Photography Club. Ambition: Office Work. A friendly smile and a friendly way, Always willing tlze live-long day. THE LAUREL 1 i701 GLORIA NIELSON Honey Activity: Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Ambition: To sing to the tune of the wedding bells. She goes her merry 'way with ll smile on her lips and a song in her heart. WINIFRED O'BRIEN Wynne Ambition: To see the world. She is sociable, friendly, and sweet. ELEANOR 0'CONNELL Ellie Ambition: To be an eiiicient sec- retary for a big firm.. She came a stranger to ns, and now has many friends. SHIRLEY OGINTZ Blondie Activities: Enterprise 2, 3, 45 Governing Council 25 Presi- dent of Council 45 Scholarship Play 45 Honor Roll 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Club 2, 33 Year- book Staff5 War Savings Club 35 Usher Class Night and Graduation. Ambition: Career in advertising. College: Boston University. Her hair that sheds reflected gold. ELEANOR OXMAN Elly Activities: First Aid Club5 Hon- or Roll 2, 3, 45 Corridor Duty. Ambition: To be a success in whatever I do. The quiet mind is richer than a crown. EVELYN- PALLADINO Evvie Ambition: To be somebody's Mrs. Always a pal to everyone, none. better under the sun. HARRIET PAPADINIS PeDDy Activities: General House 2, Governing Council 2, Trailic 2. Ambition: Stenographer. College: Burdett, Before the sparkle in her eye gloom and sadness fly. STELLA PARASKEVAS Activities: General House 4. Ambition: Stenographer. A bundle of giggles and a lot of smiles. ELIZABETH PASCUICCO III-liz!! 5 Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, Gen- eral House 2. Ambition: To be a success and to maintain many friends during life. A friend to truth, of soul sincere, In action faithful, in honor clear. EDITH PETERS Activities.' Corridor Duty 4. Ambition: Undecided. College: Boston University. UA kind and understanding heart is an outstanding quality. 1944 4711 LOUISE PITTS Pittsie Activfties: Honor Roll 2, Dra- matic Club 2, Orchestra 35 Traffic Ofhcer 3, 4. Ambition.' Concert Pianist. College: New England Conserva- tory of Music. A cheerful life is what the M uses love. RITA M. PUKATCH Roxie Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, 49 Traffic Officer 35 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Usher at Graduation 3. Ambition: To ,be a Powers' Model. Daughter of the gods, divinely tall and most divinely fair. MARGARET E. QUALTERS Margy Ambition: To be a success. We often wonder what lies there Behind those soft and limpid eyes. FRANCES OUINN Queenie Activities: Enterprise 29 Sopho- more Council 2g Honor Roll 1, 2, 35 Spelling Bee Winner 2. Ambition: To be a bookkeeper. In her hazel eyes her thoughts lay clear as pebbles in a brook. MARGUERITE A. OUINN Margie Activities: Enterprise 1, 2, 3, Home Economics Club 23 Usher at Graduation 35 Style Show 4. Ambition: To be a success in whatever I may do. . Grace 'was in her steps, and in every gesture, dignity and love. l PHYLLI RAWITZ UP yr, Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, 45 Defense Stamp Club 35 Schol- arship Play Stage Manager 45 Trafhc Officer 45 Prom Conl- mittee 4. Ambition.' To find happiness in whatever I set out to do. College: Boston University. Her words, that of all words, were merriest. DORIS M. REALINI Dottie Activities: Knitting Club 1, 25 . Dramatic Club 25 Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Ambition: To be a successful business woman. A 'wonderful spirit of youth. ESTELLE M. REGAL Stel Activities: Glee Club. , Ambition: To be a salesgirl. A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market. ELSIE RICHARDSON Activities: junior Council5 Spell- ing Bee Winner 3. A sunny nature 'wins lasting friendship everywhere. TERESA RIORDAN Terry Activities: Dramatic Club 15 Governing Council 25 Honor Roll 23 School Orchestra 1. Ambition: Typist, Bookkeeper. Joys have I manyg cares have I none. THE LAUREL l72l: CAROL ROBBINS Bobbie Ambition: To get married. The mildest manner and the gentlest heart. ELIZABETH ROBERTO Betty Ambition.' To be a nurse. Dark eyes, with a wondrous, witching charm. ROBERTA ROBERTS Roddy Activities: Dramatic Club 2, 35 Enterprise 3, 45 Honor Roll 2, 3, 45 Yearbook Staff 45 War Savings Club 33 Scholar- ship Play Program 45 Library Assistant 4. Ambition: To be a confidential secretary to a contiding boss. College: Boston University. There is no great achievement that is not the result of patient working and understanding. MARGARET ROBINSON Peggie Activities: General House 25 Camera Club 3. Ambition: To support my grand- mother. One ounce of joy is worth a pound of grief. LILLIAN ROCK Lilly Activities: Red Cross Club 4. Ambition: Dressmaker. U Underneath her silence is sincer- ity and kindness. JULIA E. RODRIGEES Activities: Knitting Club 35 War Stamp Club 3. Ambition: To be a Cadet Nurse. College: Boston City Hospital. She speaks with a soft, low lan- guage. THERESA E. ROSEMOND Activities: Senior Council5 Vic- tory Corps 3. Ambition: To be a success. A beautiful face is a silent com- mendationf' LEONA ROSENCRANTZ Lee Activities: Sang at Memorial Day Services. Ambition : To sing over the radio networks and to learn how to play the piano. Good music is the very air of a good mind. BARBARA D. ROSS Bobye Activities: Honor Roll 23 Dra- matic Club 2, 35 Nutrition Club 35 Music Appreciation 2, 3. . mbition: To sing with Harry james' band. Without a song, the day would never end. HELEN ROVIN Ronnie Ambition: Blood Technician. A smile like yours will win your heart's desires. l 9 4 4 i731 ANN RUBIN Ambition: To be somebody's guiding spirit. With eyes that look into the very soul. CHARLOTTE SALKIND Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, 45 First Aid Club 3. Ambition.' Secretary. A faithful friend is a strong defense. GLORIA J. SALVO Activities: Honor Roll 2, 35 Gen- eral House 45 Photography Club 3. Ambition: To be a police woman. It's a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. GLORIA N. SANDBERG Sandy Activities: Glee Clubg Bowling Club 25 War Savings Club 3. Ambition: Dental Hygienist. Sweet, sweet is the word for you. BERNICE SAVA Babe Activities: Honor Roll 3, 45 First Aid Club 35 War Savings Club 3. Ambition: Secretary to an or- chestra leader. College: Boston University. Her charm and grace and win- ning smile, Makes her presence well worth , while. PAULINE SAVAGE Pauly Ambition: To marry him . He who says beauty is only skin deep, does not look at the sur- face. ETHEL SCHWARTZ Ett Activities: Honor Roll 2, 35 Ush- er at Ssholarship Playg Lost and Found 35 Music Appre- ciation 35 First Aid Club 35 Enterprise 4. Ambition.' To play the piano with Xavier Cugat. Her friendly smile has bright- ened many a dreary feeling. RUTH SCHWARTZ Activities: War Savings Club 35 Scholarship Play Program 4. Ambition.' Physical Therapy. College: Sargent College. She is so quiet, but looks so gm'- BERNICE SHACHAT Neicy Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, 4' Dramatic Club 2. Ambition: To be a private sec- retary. A bit of laughter, a bit of fun, Makes life pleasant for every- one. RUTH SHAUGHNESSY Skinny Ambition: To be a successful business woman and wife. Something wi thin her laughs and sings. THE LAUREL l74 lr KATHLEEN A. SHEEHY llKayH Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Ambition.' To be a successful business woman. A constant friend is rare and hard to find. ANNE SHRAGER Honey Activities Tratlic Olhcer 35 War Savings Club 3. Ambition.' To be successful in thebusiness world. College: Business School. She's a gallant creature so fair in mind and feature. BEATRYCE C. SHWARTZ Bea Activities: Knitting Club 25 Bowling Club 35 War Stamp Club 3. College: Boston University. Brim full of friendliness and good fellowship. EVELYN SIM Simmie Activities: Dramatic Club 15 General House 25 Bank Cash- ier 4. Ambition: Bookkeeper. What more than wit should mor- tals have? MARY SIMBOLI Activities: Bookroom Assistant. Ambition : Stenographer. How sweet you are, how sweet you are. ELEANOR M. SLIWA Activities: Traffic Ofticer 3, 45 Spelling Bee Room Winner 3. Ambition: Nurse. What a sweet delight a quiet life affords. MILDRED SMITH Millie Activities: Traiiic Officer 35 jun- ior Council5 Enterprise 4. Ambition: To be a beautician. Friendliness is a virtue which can never be surpassed. ALICE SNEED t IAP! Activities: General House 35 Pho- tography Club 3. Ambition: Office Work. A true friend is forever a friend. RUTH L. SOMERVILLE Ruthie Activities.' Honor Roll 2, 3, 45 Governing Council 25 Bowling Club 2. An ounce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow. MARJORIE SORENSEN Margie Ambition: To travel. Good humor is one ofthe best articles of dress one can wear in society. 1944 'l75l CHRISTINE SPRISSLER Teenie Activities: General House 15 Traffic Officer 45 Red Cross Club 15 Patrol 3. Ambition: To have a lot of fun in life. Sugar and spice and everything nice. SARAH E. STANSIL Activities: Music Appreciation Club 35 Enterprise 25 Govern- ing Council 3, 45 Glee Club 45 Class Pianist. Ambition: To be a music teacher. College: New England Conserva- tory of Music. Her jingers make so sweet a sound. MARGARET STANTON . llMadgeH Activities: Traffic Ofhcer 35 En- terprise 2. Ambition: Private Secretary. Sunshine and roses rank second to you. ANNABEL STEELE ltAnnYY Activities: Photography Club 3. Ambition: Social Worker. College: Howard University. Such stories as silent thoughts can bring. DOROTHY STERNBERG - Dotty Activities: Traffic Oiiicer. Ambition: To work. A soft answer turneth away wrath. E MARGARET C. STOKES Mickey Activities: Traffic Officer 3, 43 Governing Council 23 Enter- prise 33 Music Appreciation Club 23 Photography Club 33 junior Council3 Usher at Graduation and Class Night 3. A mbition: Physio-therapist. College: Sargent. A loving heart, a cheerful smite, will ease the pain of any man. GLORIA STURGIS Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, 43 General House 33 Usher at Graduation 33 Photography Club 3. Ambition: To be a successful business woman. College: Boston University. Shadows of annoyance never come near her. ELEANOR SYSAN Susie Activities: War Stamp Club. Ambition: Dress Designer. College: Massachusetts School of Art. She stands out as one who is fond of fun a1zd laughter. BESSIE SIISHMAN Betty Activities: Enterprise 33 Drama- tic Club 33 . Ambition: To travel. Behind the twinkle in her eye there's fun and joy of living. MARGARET SWEENEY Peggy ' Ambition: Ofhce Worker. There is mischief in the girl- a girl beloved by everyone, full of laughter, joy and fun. THE LAUREL V76 1' FRANCES TAGUE Shorty Ambition: Telephone Operator. Always so cheerful, So full offitnf' ANTONETTE TALARICO Annette Activities: General House 23 Stamp Cashier 33 Bank Cash- ier 33 Honor Roll 2, 4. Ambition: To travel all over the world. Softly speak and gently smile. MARJORIE TAVADA Margie Ambition: Typist or Bookkeeper. Inward contentment spreads sun- shine. I MARION TAYLOR Nooky Activities: Map Making 3. Ambition: Research Chemist. College: Simmons. A happy disposition generously shared. NATALIE T ERRANOVA Dolly Activities: Enterprise 23 Confer- ence Room 4. Ambition: I'll tell you next year. AV favorite with those who know her. JANET THOMAS Activities: Trafhc 45 General House 2. Ambition: A dancer. College: Sargent. A talented lass to whom we wish loads of success. ACAROLE TRACHTMAN Carrie Ambition: To work for a while and then- Her smile will go a long, long way. GERALDINE TRAHAN lljinxll Activities: Traffic Ofhcer 35 Knit- ting Club 2, 3, 45 Camera Club 3. Ambition: To be a success in everything I do. What sweet delight a quiet life aj'ords. PAULINE TURNER Polly Activities: Red Cross Club 15 General House 25 Traffic Offi- cer 35 Conference Room 4. Ambition: To Hy. Arise and take your wings to the sky. MARY VALLE llLuluY? Activities: Lost and Found 3. Ambition: To be a telephone op- erator. Whatever is worth ,doing is worth doing well. 1944 'l77t DOROTHY VANDER WOUDE D0tty . Activities: Honor Roll 25 Glee Club 2, 35 Sophomore Dra- matic Club 25 Town Hall Meeting 4. Ambition: To be a nurse. College: New England Hospital for Women and Children. Good nature is the very air of a good mind. DOROTHY J. VLAMOS Din1n1y Activities: Enterprise Staff 45 Sophomore Council5 junior Council5 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Knitting Club 35 Traffic Offi- cer 35 Usher at Graduation and Class Night 35 Secretary of Senior Class. Ambition: To go to the Conser- vatory of Music. A pleasing voice is of no small advantage. CHLOE A. WALKER Chloe Activities: Corridor Patrol 4. Ambition: To be an artist. H College: Massachusetts School of Art. A sweet, attractive kind of grace has she. DOROTHY WALKER Mike Activities: Scholarship Pla y5 Honor Roll 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Club 25 Stage Door 25 Victory Corps 3. Ambition: To grow a few more inches. College: Simmons. She walks in beauty as the night. GEORGIA WALKER Shorty Activities: General House 2, 3, 4. Ambition: To be a beautician. Good nature is more agreeable in conversation than wit. MARION WALLACE Wally .--lctivitirs.' Camera Club 25 Trul- lic 4. .-lmbition: To be a housewife. A pleasing face is a perpetual letter of recommendation. PHYLLIS WALLACE Phee Activities: Red Cross Club 3. Ambition: To be a lady of lci- sure. Sort of quiet, sort of slow, But-iust the sort we like to know. ELEANOR WALSH Lenny Activities: General House 3 5 En- terprise 25 Red Cross Club 15 Banker 15 Honor Roll 4. Ambition: To be a success. A lively lass with a flair for sports. PHYLLIS WALTER Phil ' Activities: Uncle Sam's Nieces 3. Ambition: Office Work. A dear little smile and oh, so sweet. MARILYN WASHINGTON Lynn Activity: Traffic Ofhcer. Ambition: Clerical Work. College: Burdett Business School. Hers is everything advantageous to life. THE LAUREL 4781 DORIS WEINBERG Dee Activities: Dramatic Club 25 Nu- trition Club 35 Style Show 4. Ambition: To travel around the world. College: Hickox Business School. She surrounds herseU with an irnpregnable wall of friends. AUDREY WEINSTEIN Activities:Enterprise 3, 45 Honor Roll 25 Dramatic Club 2, 35 General H o u s e 35 Senior Council 45 Yearbook Staffg War Savings Club 35 Schol- arship Play Program5 Library Assistant 3, 45 Enterprise Rep- resentative 4. Ambition: To be happy. She is merryg has tongue at will and yet is never loud. MARCIA Z. WEINSTEIN Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Club 35 Usher at Scholarship Play. Ambition: To write and act on the radio. She shapes her speech all silver fine. A DOROTHY C. WEISMAN Dorty Activities: Music Appreciation 25 Science Club 15 Usher at Scholarship Play 45 War Sav- ings Club 35 Room Chairman 45 Enterprise 4. Ambition: Chemist. College.' University of Miami. In small room great heart en- closed. GERALDINE WEST l I 1 Ambition: Typist. A sweet personality and a smile to match. JACQUELINE WEST jackie Activities: Glee Club 23 Orches- tra 29 Honor Roll 3. Ambition: To be a teacher. College: Boston Teachers Col- lege. Sow good services: sweet remem- brances will grow from them. EVELYN B. WHITE Activities: Trafiic Officer. Ambition: Office Work. A good sport and a loyalfriendf' HELEN WISEMAN Activities: Defense Stamp Club 3g Enterprise 3, 4g Knitting Club 29 Honor Roll 2, 3,49 Usher at Scholarship Play 49 Usher at Class Day 39 Schol- arship Play Program9 Gov- erning Council 3,49 Usher at Graduation 39 Vice President 3, 4. Ambition: To gain a little weight. College: Radcliffe. She is capable of imagining all and of doing everything. ROSALYN WODINSKY Roz Activities: Enterprise Represent- ative 2, 3, 49 Traffic 3, 4. Ambition.' To make good in everything I undertake. Tall she stands, and beauty ac- companies her walk. BARBARA WOLFE Barb Activities: General I-louse 29 Stage Door 29 Dramatic Club 23 Honor Roll 2, 3, 49 Govern- ing Council 3, 49 Photography Club 3. Ambition: Research Chemist. College: Simmons. It is not oft that we cross such people in our way. 1 9 4'4 ' l i791 l GERTRUDE B. YARCHIN Goldie Activities: Scholarship Play9 Glee Club 1, 2, 39 Enterprise 39 Yearbook Staff 9 Governing Council 29 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 49 Knitting Club 29 Music Appreciation Club 39 Year- book Staff. Ambition: To be a credit to my- self. College: Columbia University. The kind of loveliness that goes far deeper than the eye. NATALIE YAVNER Nat Activities: Traffic 29 Honor Roll 2, 39 Scholarship Play 43 War Sawings Club 3. Ambition: To have a happy home and children. College: American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York City. ' With talent and sense of humor her success in life is assured. SARA YAVNER Sal A ctivities: Lost and Found Desk: Corridor Duty. Ambition: To be a success. UQ'lti8l7l6SS often indicates the real worth. ANNA ZACHIRCHUK Ann Activities: Red Cross Clubg Room Marshal 3. Ambition: Office Worker. One thing is forever good That one thing is success. SELMA ZALOFSKY Sei Activities: Traffic 4. Ambition: To be a stenographer. She keeps a sunny mood. SHIRLEY ZANG Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, 43 junior Council: Enterprise 3: Room Chairman 43 Usher at Graduation 3: First Aid Club 3. Ambition : -Private Secretary. Lovable, happy, and always sin- cere. No wonder to all her friends she is dear. MARY ZETES Shorty Activities: Camera Club 25 Sec- retary 3: Traflic 4: Usher at Graduation 3g Prom Commit- tee: junior Council: Bank Cashier 3: General House 3. A mbition: Secretary. College: Burdett. A small girl with a small voice to match. VERONICA BENDERS Arka Ambition: Typist. Charm strikes the sight, But merit wins the soul. CATHERINE BOWES llKayYl Activities: Switchboard 2, 3. Ambition: To get married. Light of heart and step is she. GLORIA BROWN Glo Ambition: Telephone Operator. With grace to win, with heart to hold. MADELINE BULLOCK Boots Activities: Red Cross Club 29 Home Nursing Club 4. College: New England Conserva- tory of Music. Sweet smiling Sweet spoken. T'IIlE L,A LII! E L EDITH CHASE Princess O'Rourke Activities: Honor Roll 4. Ambition: To live alone. A sweet and quiet voice is pleas- ing to the ear. THELMA CLARK Ambition: To be successful in life. The truly generous are the truly wise. MABEL L. COATES Ambition: Laboratory Techni- cian. College: Larson junior College. A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. PAULINE D'ANGELO Chickie Activities: Corridor Patrol 2, 3. Ambition: To be a secretary. She is a gracious friend. i801 PHYLLIS ZIPPERSTEIN IlFay1V Activities: Knitting Club 2: Sen- ior Councilg Spelling Bee Win- ner 33 Wal' Savings Club 3: Enterprise 4: Prom Commit- tee: Honor Roll 2, 3, 4: Usher at Scholarship Play. Ambition: Hiochemist. College.' Simmons. A friend is a rare book, of which but one copy is made. SYLVIA P. ZUPSNIS Pat Ambition.' To be a success. She scatters enjoyment who en- joys much. ALTHEA DOUGLAS KIAIYY Activities: Lost and Found 3. Ambition: Nurse. Sweet peace she brings wherever she goes. CHIRLAINE J. DUPREE Cherrie Ambition: Business Manager. College: Colby College. Petit a' petit l'oiseau fait son- nid. MARY M. FOWLER Blondie Activities: Red Cross Club 3: Art Club 2g Patriotic Club 2. Ambition: To make a success of everything I do. 1 A persistent persevering charac- ter. ' MARILYN FREEDMAN Activities: Honor Roll 2. Ambition.' To be a success. As I have purposed, so I shall fulfill. MARY GAFFNEY To be a salesgirl. She speaks, behaves, and acts just as she ought. Ambition: STELLA GERUS Gerry Ambition: To be famous. The word 'Impossible' is not in her vocabulary. LORRAINE GILIO Rena Activities: Lunch Counter 4. Ambition: To be a WAVE. Serene, resolute, still, calm, and self-possessed, all in onef' MARY P. GOLLESKI Activities: Dramatic Club 1, 23 Honor Roll 2, 4. Ambition: To be a success in ofhce work. Quiet, shy, and very sincere. DOROTHY GRAGLIA Peanuts Activities.' General House 2- Honor Roll 2: Senior Counj cil. Ambition: Commercial Art. Good things come in small pack- ages. BRENDA HARDWICKE Shorty Ambition.' Nurse or Dietician. Training: City Hos ital p . She is wise who dost talk but little. , 1944 IRENE HARDWICKE Ambition: Interior Decoration. College: Boston Clerical School. Happiness courts her in her best array. BARBARA F. HOWLAND Babs Activities: Usher at Scholar- ship Play 4. Ambition: Bookkeeper. With such a comrad friend, I would walk till journey's end. e, such a MARGUERITE JELLOW Sandy Activities: Corridor Patrol. Ambition .' T er. Sweet and lovely, o be an office work- Sweeter than the flowers in M ay. MARY JIANOS Janice Activities: Knitting Club. Fair is she to behold. MILDRED JOHNSON Millie Activities: Dramatic Club 35 En- terprise 45 Honor Roll 2, 3. Ambition: Typist and Book- keeper. Serene and modest, bright and prudent, also a very good stu- dent. MARY E. KELLY r1BeCkyvv Activities: Library Assistant. A mbition: Telephone Operator. A nd winn ing grace her acts re- fined. l81 l: PAULINE KEN llPOll57YY Activities: Elevator O NY perator 3 g Switchboard 2, 3: Bond and ops' maf- helping Stamp 2, 3: Traffic Officer 3. Ambition: Have a ha ried life. She always lends a hand. FRANCES LAKE Ambition: Secretary. College: Clerical School. No legacy is so rich as honesty. GRACE L. LANE4 Gracie Activities: General House Making 33 Reading C Honor Roll 1, 2. 35 Map lub 3: Ambition: Bookkeeper, Dress ' , . 'g Designer Dancer Sin 1' e . She has energy and wit plus talents galore. BERNICE LEONARD Neieie A znbition: Office Worker. Always a quiet, modest w . with a willing heart. SAMANTHA LONG Sammy Activities: Corridor Duty. Ambition: To be happy. Work well done is its own ward. orker re- THERESA CECILE LYDON A lTerry1Y Ambition: Secretary. A contented spirit is the sweet- ness of existence. ALICE MACCARO Ambition: Nurse's Cadet Corps. College: SI. Margaret's Hospital. Her hair was not more sunny than her heart. ESTHER MCARDLE Activities: Corridor Duty. Ambition: To be successful. Simplicity is the greatest of all virtues. JEANETTE MCMAHON Activities: Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Ambition: To be a female Ecl- die Duchin. A sunny nature all through the day. HELEN MITCHELL Lulu Activities: Lunch Counter 3, 4. Ambition: Typist. All her paths are pleasantness and all her ways are peace. T H E L A U R E L GERTRUDE J. MURPHY A ctivities .' Sophomore Councilor 25 Governing Council 3. Ambition.' To be 21 secretary. Whose armor is her honest thought, And simple truth her utmost skill. BERTHA NELSON Activities: Lost and Found 3, 4. Ambition: To be a gym instruct- or. She has more power by her si- lence than others by their words. ANNE E. PARKER Ambition: Stenographer. College: Burdett. She's charming, light-hearted, and the possessor of a cute smile. MARILYN RATNER lil-lynll Ambition: To be a good secre- tary. Good-natured, good sport, and full of fun, There's not another like her be- neath the sun. BERNICE L. RICHARDS Bernie Activities: General House 3. Ambition: Nurse. A healing hand, a sunny smile. 'l82 I SHIRLEY ROSE jittcrbug Activities: School Orchestra 3. Ambition: To be a success in my music. If music be the food of love, play on. MARY SWEENEY Bunny Activities: Red Cross Club 33 Usher at Graduation 35 En- terprise Staff 4. Ambition.' Model. Quiet and sweet-tempered, but still waters run deep. MARILYN E. TALBOT Mal Activities.' Honor Roll 2, 33 Council 2, 35 Glee Club 3. Ambition: To be a female Sin- atra. A natural charm that warms all hearts. LOUISE T RABUCCO Ambition: Office Work. Silence is her mother tongue. FLORENCE ZANG Activity: General House. Ambition: Private Secretary. Her care was never to ojfend, And every creature was her friend. hw THE LAUREL In the Long Run You and your friends will prize the portrait that looks lilce you . . . your truest sell, tree from stage eiiects and little conceits. It is in the Long Run photography that Purcly success hos been won. Portraiture by the camera that one can- not laugh at or cry over in later years. For present pleasure and future pride pro- tect your photographic sell by having Purdy malce the portraits. Pleasing Portraits! Prompt Service! Right Prices! MEANS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED swf PURDY Class of T944 160 TREMONT STREET . . . BOSTON, MASS. Official Photographer ofthe Roxbury Memorial High School Special discount to all R. M. H. S. Students I , 1 -I 1944 Coinpiimeiiis of CLEAR WEAVE 2225 VVashington St. Roxbury Listen to the Clear VVeaVe Hour on WORL, Sunday afternoon, 3-4 P. M. l-lig. 8801 Res. Hig. 5666 Warren Street Florist BERNARD LOPEZ 81 SONS Flowers For All Occasions Our Work Speaks For Itself 3OIA Warren Street Roxbury HARRY'S 5C-S1 STORE 465 Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury, Mass. Coinpiirnenis of SIEGAL'S MARKET Compliments of Walnut Public Market Me Home of. 2urz!ity and Service Freeman Furniture Corp. Tel, Hig, 7338 756 Dudley Street Dorchester 191-193 Warren Street Roxbury Conzpiimenlr of A. D. MacLEOD Custom Tailor Pressing, Repairing, Cleaning, Dyeing ISI VVarren Street Roxbury HIGHLAND CLEANERS I. Shwezrfz, Pro. ' Cleaner, Tailor, Furrier 559 Dudley Street Roxbury Hig. 63 52 UNITED PAINT 8: WALLPAPER CO SIDNEY WILLIAMS Accountant - Tax Report 279 Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury H3 Warrell Sgeet Roxbury ar. 5195 Hig. 8083 ROSE BEAUTY SALON Ed1'1'11111d'S Specializing in Permanent Beauty Shoppe Vl'aving and all branches of Beauty Culture Permanents 33.50yto 38.50 155 VVarren Street Roxbury Opp. Ediron Ligizi 156 Dudley Street Roxbury I-Iig. 8635 ' THE LAUREL Complimenfs of Franlc A. Fowler 826 PARK SQUARE BUILDING BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS U Offlcial Jeweler fo Class of 1943, 1944 and T945 I Representing LOREN MURCHISON 8: CO. Telephone LlBerty 3162 Compliments of Q03 Compliments of Q17 Compliments of Q05 Compliments of 313 Compliments of Q06 Compliments of 31 6 Compliments of 207 Compliments of 31 8 Compliments of 21 1 Compliments of 31 9 Compliments of 214 Compliments of 327 COMPLIMENTS OF MIRACLE FUEL COMPANY DORCHESTER, MASS. THE LAUREL Complimenls of BENJAMIN FRIEDMAN An Uncle of one of the SENIORS Tel. I-Iig. o925 CHARLIE'S RADIO SERVICE Emerson, Lafayette and Philco QWILDD5 87 Warren Street Roxbury, Mass. el. I-Ilg. 8454 Nomry Publir ARTHUR W. SMITH Realtor - Insurance 105 Warren Street Boston, Mass. Complimentx of lhe UNITED FARMERS Boston, Mass. 1944 F ll M d Da d eveni g Largest 1 pp I Tel, 9129 Business Mar-liine School V F gland St d t pl ced in positions 'zft pl t 1, 8 L 12 lt WINSLOW COMPLIMENTS OF VARIETY STORE The most meticulous Food Shop in ROXBURY Boston, specializing in home made p golden brown do-nuts, home cooked OHYUW Way H2722 at food to please the most discriminate ELM HILL PHARMACY of customers, and above all the best ,y-Fjnkgj and delicious Sundaes and Sodas. 517 Warren Street Roxbury Gar. S517 i 's f i : H I G G I N S ELITE Do.N UT SHOP Machine School f F, is ic ory fourses- l ' -5 ::I fi gil tliineii, Comptoilietl, B roul Electric I.B.M. T 38 Warren St., opp. Dudley Term, mai g and Billing :Unch P 393 BOYLSTON STREET KEN 7696 For Cash Savings SHCP AT TIMOTHY SMITH'S For Present and Future Security BUY WAR BONDS IIMCTHY SMITH CO. 2285 Washington Street Roxbury THE LAUREL METROPOLITAN SPA Tasty Lunches and Homemade Ice Cream 359 Warreri Street Roxbury LIMUS D. DRURY GORP. Raxburyfs Oldest Drug Sion' 148 Dudley Street Hig. 1 156 TERMINAL GARAGE Renting - Storage - Auto Repairs All lVIakes 65-81 Zeigler St. Roxbury Tel. GAR. 8646 Richman's Zipper Hosp. 415 Blue Hill Ave. corner Devon St. Tel. Gar. 6723 Meet friends and service men at the Gloom-Chasers Dance, ev- ery Friday night at the John Wfinthrop School. Admission 30.35 Complimenls of Pioneer Music Co., Inc. 329 VVarren Street Roxbury Used Records For Sale GAR. 1 1 25 HOMESTEAD PHARMACY FAMILY PHARMACY 224 Humboldt Ave. at Homestead St. ZOO Dudley Street Roxbury Roxbury, Mass. Sgt. jfoseph Flitfer Gar. 9561 George's Variety Store 131 Warreim Street Roxbury Gar. 9552 Complimenls of THE S. L. P. CONFECTIONARY CO. Complimenlr of Murray's 5c:31 Store 379 Warren Street Roxbury MAC MYERS 757 Dudley St. Dorchester Upham's Corner 'Tflollzingfor the Family 1944 Compliments of MRS. SARAH FRIEDMAN A Grandmother of one ofthe SENIORS ELIOT SAVINGS BANK 1864-Eighly Year: of Service-1 944 165 DUDLEY STREET ROXBURY Assets over 319,000,000 Permanenl llzrifl acfounlr .voliciled Full Secretarial and Intensive Short Courses QVSQ1' Secretarial School I Edna Campbell Dover Principal I2 HUNTINGTON AVE. BOSTON, MASS. KENmore 6040 Compliments of Rosalie Junior Company 75 KNEELAND STREET BoST0N, MASS. THE LAUREL Pfc. Leroy Hurley Pvt. Otto F. Rhode Sgt. Robert L. Lane Cpl. Sam Shwartz Sgt. Charles Baker Pvt. Allen Gordon Paul Sindoni, F zfc Sgt. Murray Goldman Pfc. Lew Sherrell Afc John L. Ayers John R. Regan, S zfc H. F. Bullock, A.B. Bobby Lovegrove, RAF Harvey S. Blaustein, S 2fC Irving Hohn, S Qfc Al Hohn, S IJC Pvt. Allen Siel, USA Sgt. George R. Erwin Walter L. Erwin, RM Qfc Julian Goldberg, EM 3fc Robbie Damelin, USN Lt. Milton Braveman Lt. Harold Roberts AXS John Hamparian Pvt. Douglas Peay Pfc. Joseph Alkman Pfc. Bernard Kritzman Ens. Philip E. Scott, Jr. James R. Turner, S IfC Larry Killer, USMC Cpl. Herbert Cragwell Cpl. Lenard Johnson Mervin Wilturner, S IfC Cpl. Nickolas Pitsios Pvt. Steve Monoyudis Pvt. John A. Laggnas Pfc. George P. Heliotis William A. Williams Samuel Jefferson, USCG Willard Paine, Sgt. MP Lt. George W. Freedman Donald Miller, USCG Pfc. John A. Tibnam Cpl. Louis Slater, USMC Pvt. Robert B. Clements Sgt. Arnold O'Brien AJC Robert F. Coughlin Vincent R. D'Amico, S IfC Th. Fitzsimmons, EM 3fc Pvt. Hudson Scott Sgt. Harold F. Stevens Pvt. George C. Pitsios Lou. Monoyudis, BKR IfC Compliments of Israel Fruman Anna Fruman Rita Fruman Phillip Flom Israel Kleinman Mabel Hurley Charles W. Rhode Rosemarie Rhode Edmond J. Rhode Wincenty Golleski Mrs. Wincenty Golleski Helen Golleski Mary P. Golleski Mr. and Mrs. Baird Grace L. Lane Mrs. Louise L. Lane Thersa CTallyj Leblanc Francis Mae Levy Lucy Imbrogna Jennie and Sid Mr. and Mrs. Crespi Mary Crespi Beatrice Shwartz Dorothy Shwartz Isadore Shwartz Mary M. Lee Marie Degnan Mary K. Austin Wilhelmina M. Clifford Elizabeth W. Loughran Gertrude L. Ward L. A. Forrest Berenice Reardon M. L. Barker Mary A. McMahon Julia Farguhar Mrs. M. Trabucco Miss Memorial M. Cromwell Katherine M. Fallon Francis E. Rowlinson Mildred G. Hayes Walter Shea Mrs. O. Erwin Mr. O. Erwin Mr. and Mrs. Bert Erwin Helen Erwin Arlene Drucker Elizabeth Bradley Ethel Keith Marion G. Foristall Lydia A. Kouroyen Millicent Brooks Owen Brooks Marilynne Barrow Ceciline Barrow Dotty Forman Vera Francis Virginia Chrusciel Mary Russo Susan Baldassarre Rita Spangnuola Miss Whiting Marion Bergsand Marie Degnan Lillian T. Brown Yvonne Hemsley Therese E. Reilly Miss C. McCarthy Dorothy Carroll Irene H. Corkery The Lavan Family Dorothy Goler Virginia Mareus Mildred Hayes Yvonne Greene Dolores Greene Claire Dexter Annie Ginsberg S. Margaret Palm Q Winona McCarthy Connie Barlow Ethel Swankin Erick F. Yarchin, Jr. Jessie Garland Despina Michalaros Catherine Michalaros Joan Michalaros L. Shirley Brown Margaret DeMichele Frances Faiella Marion VVilliams Margaret Shea Marilyn Appel Muriel Connell Josephine G. Hartnett Mr. and Mrs. Enguanti Jean Enguanti Dorothy Enguanti Margaret E. Ryan Alice H. M. Power Margaret Akasian Mr. and Mrs. Akasian Mr. and Mrs. Poshian Mr. and Mrs. Hamparian 1944 COMPLIMENTS OF S IfC Frank Butler Sgt. Richard Hall Pvt. Irving A. Foster Cpl. Grandon Robertson Pvt. John L. Lewis Cpl. Booker T. Stanneld Robert Butler Estella Warner Gwendolyn Foster Ruth VVeeks Mary Blue Mr. and Mrs. Rodrigue Mr. Robert Fickens Mr. and Mrs. Drayton Barbara and Rodney Shirley Coughlin Ruth Somerville Barbara Wolfe Rita Goodman Mary A. Cutter Robert F. Denvir, jr. Annette Blacker Cfpennyff Henrietta T. Scott May B. Whiting Ellen A. Regan Eveline Coolidge Gretchen K. Connois Eleanor Matson Irene H. Corkery Shirley Cummings Esther Fafel Eden Leshner AXS Martin Leshner Sandra and Roberta Minette Pearl Cpl. William Dorn Karen Eyges Mr. and Mrs. N. Eyges Mr. and Mrs. B. Dorn Robert Dorn Richard Dorn Evelyn Dorn Sgt. and Mrs. Sumner Olstein Ruth Dorn In Memory of Av Cad. Judson L. West 66th AAFFTD Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Compliments of U 2 Compliments of MAY HE REST IN PEACE 204 LESHNER'S , Complzments of SUPER MARKETS Roxbury - Dorchester - Malden Randolph Building and Wrecking Co. :: O-fire 2: ROXBURY, MASS. THE LAUREL 0' nc CREAM Made in Milton For particular people I3 1 ELIOT ST. MILTON, MASS. Telephone BLUehills 7850 l-lig. 2294 Goods insurer! in zramil MILLER 8 SON Furniture - Piano Moving 1210 Harrison Ave. Cor. VVarren St. Roxbury J O-ET BEAUTY SALON 414 Blue Hill Ave. Roxbury Tel. Gar. 9076 Compliments of ANDREWS DELICATESSEN Compliments of TED KINGSBURY 1944 Compliments of ALL THE SENIOR HOMEROOMS 111 112 113 118 119 120 121 122 123 202 Compliments of MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY Compliments of Marilyn Harriman and Audrey Weinstein Editors of the Yearbook Complimenls of Valet Laundry Service 792A DUDLEY ST. ROXBURY Complimenls of Loraine Lasserson VVinona MCC31'th5' Shirley Cummings Gertrude Yarchin Autographs Q X 1 ' 1