St Marys High School - Blue Mantle Yearbook (Milford, MA)

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A KX , UwfW,.fs 91M,Q'L3K9'0 UMM' E . LILLEN AGNES NEALON Buttercup COURSE: Classical NOTED FOR: Blushing AMBITION: Designer ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 1-2-5-47 Inter- class debates 3-43French Club 5-4: Science Club 3- 4: Cheer leader 45 St. Thomas Aquinas 2-5-4. If it was a merry gathering 'Butter- cup' was sure to be in the center of it. Her merry laugh and sparkling wit will linger in our minds long after the doors of St. Mary's have closed upon us, and her facility with the pencil will stand her in good stead in achieving her ambition. X Kjvkbkcl A .N!NQyf4xx KATHARINE AGNES MEALON nKay' COURSE: Classical NOTED YOU: Talking AMBITION: Nurse ACTIVITIES: Glee Club: French Club 5-43Science Club 3-4gDramatics 245gInter-class de- bates 5-4:St.Thomas Aquinas 2-5-4:Cheer Leader 4:Oratorical finalist. 'Her works praise her.nThis may truly be said of 'KayW, an all-round girl, active in social affairs, an enthusi- astic cheer-leader, and a praise wor- thy student. Her lively conversations and sparkling wit entertained us all. Go to lt, WKay', we are all with you. JOHN JOSEPH NORTON nSplke' COURSE: Commercial NOTED FOR: Quietness AM ITION: Manager of StateTheater ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 5-4: French Club 4 ISec.J: St. Thomas Aquinas 2-5-4: Commercial Club 4: Oratoricel finalist. We all admire John for his ability to accomplish difficult things. He was a fellow whose culture and mind we learned to love and respect. As class poet he showed industry in as great a degree as he did abillty.H1s quiet but impressive personality makes itself felt wherever he goes. John's frankness and loyalty will not eoon fade from our memories. WILLIAK PETER NORTON nsleepyn COURSE: Classical NOTED FOR: Bashfulness AFBITICN: Engineer ACTIVITIES: Football 3-4: Basketball l-25 Inter-class debates 3-45 French Club 55 Science Club 3gGlee Club 5-4. Speech is Silver, Silence is Gold. A quotation which applies to one of our favorite classmates known to his friends as 'Sleepy.n He has made a fine record during his high school course, a record ,which we knew he will contin Of 1 c osen career. MWJ MARIE LOUISE 0'DONNELL 'M'ree' COURSE: Classical NOTED FOR: Readings AMBITION: To study dramatlcs ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 5-43 Franck Club 5-4: Science Clw 5-43 Dramatice 3: Inter-class debates Z St. Thomas Aquinas 2- Capable, studious, and entertalnl 'M'reen has the ability to ca through all attempted tasks. Cal upon at every social affair she g us many enjoyable moments with readings. The only reward she sired, was the satisfaction that work was well done. Don't ever I get us nM'ree' for we will certal never forget you. ROBERT SUINER PHILLIPS naobw COURSE: Classical NOTED FOR: Nelghborliness AlBITIOHx Lawyer ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 5-43 French Club 5-4gSolenoe Club 5-4KPres.5D3 Inter- class debates 8-5-41 Debating Club 45 Junior Reception Com. St. Thomas Aquinas 2- 3-43 Basketball 1-2-5 43 Baseball 1-B-3-43 Ring Com. 5: Year Book iPhoto Edltcrlg Oratorloal finalist. For this congenial gentleman we 5 dict a brigb future. Bob zzok 1 erything from so ence exper ents varsity debating in bis stride, I always managed to ecme out on W Be is, we are sure insured of pol larlty and predestined for suooesl FRANCIS EDWARD POWERS 'Frankie' COURSE: Classical NOTED FOR: Voice AMBITION: Metropolitan Opera Sta ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 5-4: French Club 5-45 Science Clut 3-4. nFrankie' is a cheerful lad, new downcast never sad. He came to us our Junior Year and has never ceas to charm us with his pleasing vol broad grin and rouglsh banter. Th rarely serious still he accomplish a great deal and his work was alwa well done. May you attain the su cess we wish for you 'Frankle'. HENRY JOSEPH PYNE 'Barney' COURSE: Classical NOTLD FOR: Wit AMBITION: To graduate ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 8-45 French Club 33 Science Club 5: Basketball 2-5-4: Inter class debates 2-5-4: Baseball 1-2-5-4: Captu WBarney' was our white hope on th athletic field. His successes bod on the baseball diamond and baskeh ball court are known to all who tol lowed the teams. We were forever r4 lying on him to make the winning ru: and he rarely failed us. Our great est wish for this great fellow ll that he may always come through Iam the world as he has come through fox us.

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NASARO VICTOR MANTONI Vminnleu DURSE: Classical JTED FOR: Affablllty -BITIOU: Professional Ball Player ITIVITIhS: Glee Club 5-43 French Club 33 Science Club 33 Football 1-2-3v43fCBD- tain 413 Baseball 1-2-3 43 Class Treasurer 3. no thrilled us on the gridiron?nkin- len of course. who stood out on the iamond? We get the same answer. We ill never forget his athletic abil- ty,h1s dancing technique or his en- oyable comoanionship. Nay you crash verfthe goal line of success Whin- len with the class of '40 cheering au on. WILLIAM JAIES MARSHALL nwlld Billn OURSE: Commercial OTED FOR: Reckless Driving MBITION: Aeronautic Engineer CTIVITIES: Glee Club 3-43 French Club 43 Debates l-2-63 Commercial Club 4. !i11's character is made up of a rleasant disposition and of a good sense of humor. He is welcomed in Any gathering. Bill, because of his :heerfulness has made these four 'ears pleasant ones. Aeronautics is sure to profit by B1ll's entrance in- zo the field and we know that regard- .ess of what he does, he'll do it fell. VIRGINIA GERTRUDE McDONOUGH 'G1ngern COURSE: Commercial NOTED FOR: Good Nature AMBITIONz Secretary ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 3-43 French Club 43St.Thomas Aquinas 2-53 Food Sale Committee 53 Candy Sale 43 Dramat- 1032 Commercial Club 4. As lively and energetic as her nick- name 1mp1les,nG1ngernwas as good na- tured and as loyal as the day is long. She presided over the cafe- teria with a dignity and grace that is possessed by few. She has a staunchness and strength of charac- ter which should bring her only the best in life. MARIE ANN McGOWAN nMaeu COURSE: Commercial NOTED FOR: Promptness AMBITION: Secretary ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 5-43 French Club 43 Dramatics 3-43 Food Sale Committee 43 Candy Sale Committee 43 Commercial Club. umas' possessed all the qualities which make up a real lady. She was always on time, always tastefully dressed and had a soft voice which was never raised. We who sought her out as a friend will be sorry to lose such a jolly companion. MI mam MAY MILLER Pansy COURSE: Classical NOTED FOR: Quietness AMBITION: Hair Dresser ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 3-43 French Club 53 Science Club 33 Inter-class debates 4. We all remember Peggy as a quiet, almost bashful young lady. Nothing ever shattered her serenity or an- noyed her calm. She is the type who will be successful where ability and a calm temperament are necessary qualifications. May you retain your composure, Peggy, and take life in your stride. My RITA Innes mosousy 'Reten COURSE: Classical NOTED FOR: Size AMBITION: Housewife ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 3-43 French Club 51 Science Club 53 Dramatlcs 23 St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 2-3-4. Serene and reserved of nature, Rita with her simple dignity and charming manner was an ideal classmate. Even though we were all above her size,we still looked up to her as a perfect scholar. If she attacks her house- work with the same quiet capability she did her school work, some one is assured of a perfect,happy home-mak- er. JGH BOYLE MURPHY Hugger COURSE: Classical HOTED FOR: Procrastination AMBITION: Journalist ACTIVITIES: Football 1-2-3-43 Basket- ball Hgr. 13 Vice-Pres. French Club 53 Glee Club 3-43 Science Club 53 In- terclass Debates l-4. Wherever you may roam donlt be sur- prised to see uhuggerf for he was the happy-go-lucky type of fellow who loved to travel,and made friends wherever he went. when the football season arrived he was always out there for a position. He astounded us with his knowledge of French and his extensive and diversi- fied information. Good luck Whuggern. WALTER RICFARD NOYNIHAN nDick' COURSE: Classical NOTED FOR: Good Scholarship ANBITION: Lawyer ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 3-43 French Club 5-4jSClBHC8 Club 3- 43QPres.4J31nter-class debates 43 St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 2-3-4. Dick is the shining example of a true student. All his recitations were given with the confidence of preparation. Even his wit was schol- arly, of a sage dry nature which gave us many a merry chuckle. He never lost sight of his goal and was ever striving to reach it. For such constancy, success is certain.

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HELEN M.E. QUIRK 'Quirkie' SOURSE: Commercial NOTED FOR: Talking AMBITIONz A worthwhile career ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 5-4: French Club 4: Candy Sale 4. 'Quirkie' was always rushing about to complete her many tasks. Never begrudging anyone, she was forever bending all her efforts in behalf of someone else. We are all glad to have known 'Quirklen and prophesy success for her. JCSEPH PAUL ROSSETTI nJoe' ICURSE: Classical IOTED FOR: Drawing RNUITION: Cartoonist XCTIVITIES: Glee Club 5-43 French Club 55 Science Club 5: Yearbook Staff. 'Joen, with his pleasant quiet manner and charming personality has found a place in the hearts of all his fel- Low students. Gifted with a talent For art to which many of the pages bf this book will test1fy,he was al- ways ready to give freely of his time and his talent and the class Jwes him a 'Joen is a great debt of gratitude. real friend, and when he Ls famous as an artist, and a poet, ve will be proud to say: Wwe knew you when.n ,-' f I . , s I fr' C fri fffkjaf' VC JUNE MARGARET ROULEAU nJunien EOURSE: Classical VOTED FOR: Popularity MBITION: Dental Hygienist .CTIVITIES: Glee Club 5-4: French Club 5-4: Science Club 5-4: Junior Reception Com itteeg Class Secre- tary 5-4: Ring Committee: Dramatics 52 St. Thomas Aquinas 45 Cheer Leader 4. mtroducing a popular, beloved and rest conscientious girl of the class nf '40. Whenever anything was to be conducted by our class her faith- ml assistance helped to make it a lucoess. When the athletic teams xeeded encouragement, Junie ably led :he cheering squad to victory too. !!,7LLfvJ, 6P4A'LL A THOMAS PETER SEAVER uBu1ln COURSE: Classical NOTED FOR: uThe green grass grew-W AMBITION: Truck driver ACTIVITIES: French Club 55 Science Club 53 Glee Club 5-43 Inter-class debates 2- 5-43Football l-2-5-4. One of the liveliest members of our group, nBu1l'sH good spirits were never dampened.Vhether it was giving his inimitable version of nthe green grass grew,nplunging through center, or doing a skit in Scotch dialect, Bull was always ln there giving all he had. Nay you drive right down the road of l1fe,Bull, with never a red light to stop you. , L f f g?,LA- 5 f 4zfL, ,,f-e ,SJ A kL,LAA,141lfIJvk.f .- HENRY BARTHOLEMEW SULLIVAN Sully COURSE: Classical NOTED FOR: Tap dancing AHBITION: Pro basketball player ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1-2-5-43 Glee Club 5-43 French Club 5: Science Club 5: Dra- matics 5-4. Here's to Sully the well-known bas- ket ball player. We shall always remember the entertainment he gave us at the Christmas parties and his unforgettable Hitler in the minstrel show. May success reward your ef- forts and to you we bestow the best wishes of '4O'. FRANCES MARY WOJNOWSKI 'Frann COURSE: Commercial NOTED FOR: Cheery Mood AMBITION: Hair-dresser ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 5-43 St. Thomas Aquinas 2-55 Junior Reception Com- mittee 5g French Club 45 Candy Sale Committee: Food Sale Committee: Dramatlcs. WFran' was a rare blend of cordial- lty and refinement which made her an able student and an interesting com- panion. Always modest she never sought to publicize her accomplish- ments. For Fran we predict an envi- able future. ERNEST JOHN WRENNE 1 'Ernie' COURSE: Commercial NOTED POR: Affability AMBITIONS U.S. Soldier ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 5-4: Year Book Staff: Commer- cial Club 4. Brilliant in business matters, and genial in comradeship, Ern1e's char- acteristics were determination and patience. His work in the nadn de- partment is highly commendable. All of which goes to show that Ernie is really some one, with whom the world will have to reckon. , Fasncjsgqumsz touuc usammyn COURSE: Co mercial NOTED FOR: French AMBITION: Public Accountant ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 5-43 St. Thomas Aquinas 2-5-43 Inter-class debates 1-2- 53 Vice-President 5-4: Commercial Club 4. nSammyn can always be identified by his great interest in hockey. His popularity is attested to by his election as Vice-President and it is doubtful if there was a cheerier or e better liked fellow in our acquain- tance. We have derived much pleasure from having HSammyn with us and to wish him good luck is only a mild expression of our esteem.