Stoneham High School - Wildlife Yearbook (Stoneham, MA)

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GERTRUDE TRAVERSE Look, in her eyes, see a little angel. look longer, see a little imp. Oh, that giggle . . . confused sum- mer romance . . . always happy. Basketball i, 2, 3; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3; Blue and White 1, 2, 3; A. A. 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 3. RICHARD VAYO He is the happy k}nd whose nature never worries. Military bearing . • ■ fast talker . . . good-natured . . • regular customer of the Emporium. Baseball 1, 2, 3; Blue and White 2, 3; A. A. 2, 3; Glee Club 3. WILLIAM WAGG Our first impression was favorable, and it has continued to last. Clean cut ... likeable . . . Pon- tiac Delux . . . tall and hand- some . . . Somerville’s loss, our gain. Glee Club 3; Blue and White 3: A. A. 3- RONALD WAN AM AKER This gentleman is always seen with a senior of seventeen. Infectious smile . . . another goal for Schmidt! . . . sharped-up Ford. Hockey 1, 2, 3: Capt. 3; Base- ball 1,23; Traffic Squad 3; Blue and White 1, 2, 3; A. A. 1, 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 3; Usher at Gradu- ation 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Social Committee 1. FRANK WHISTON He has a smile for every friend, and a friend for every smile. Capable . . . the people’s choice . . .conservatively handsome. Hockey 1, 2; Traffic Squad 1: Blue and White 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; A. A. 1, 2, 3; Home- room Officer 1, 2 3; Usher at Graduation 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Class Statistician 3. JOAN WHISTON Sailing she goes through the sea of life. Collegiate clothes . . . Skipper Joan ... 12 C’s prize typist . . . clever conversationalist. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 2, 3: Traffic Squad 3; Blue and White 2, 3. Student Council 3: A. A. 2, 3; Usher at Graduation 2: Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Senior Play Committee 3. DAVID WHITE The life of Riley is the life for me. The instigator . . . “D. Will s White, the Grand Duke” . . . song and dance man . . . kinky curls. Football 1; Traffic Squad 1, 2: Blue and White 1, 2, 3; Student Coucil 1, 2; A. A. 1, 2 3; C President 1 : Homeroom Officer 1 . 2: Class Plays C 2; Glee Club 2, 3: Senior Play Committee 3. JAMES WILKINS So quiet, so unassuming is he. Strike up the band . . . sen r hoepster ... St. Pat’s play ground . . . smiling, rangy Jim. Glee Club 1, 3: Band 2, 3: Basketball 3. VIRGINIA WILSON Pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant to think of- Ginny . . . full of fun . . . plea- ant ways ... so in love with Bob. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 1; Blue and White 1, 2, 3; A. A. 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 1 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3: Senior Play Commit- tee 3: Social Committee 1. LILLIAN ZACCONI Here abideith good looks, good nature, and a good friend. Sweetheart of 12 B ... cuts fi- gures on skates . . . exotic beauty. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 1, 2: Blue and White 1 2, 3; A. A. 1 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 3; Usher at Senior Play 3; Usher at Gradu- ation 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. MARY GRAHAM To keep happy is all I try to do. Willowy . . . coal black hair . . . good things always return . . . “Mickey” . . . peppy. Blue and White 3; A. A. 3; Glee Club 3.

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JOAN SCOTT Sugar and spice, and everything nice U. N. H. ... basketball sharp- shooter . . . sweet and lovely . . . Tufts fraternity dances. Basketball i, 2, 3; Field Hockey 1. 2, 3; Traffic Squad 3; Blue and White 1, 2, 3; A. A. 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 3; Usher at Graduation 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Senior Play Committee 3; Social Committee 1, 2. EVELYN SHANKS Charm personified, grace dignified Stylish . . . giant ring . . . sweet sophisication . . . “Phil.” Basketball 1, 2, 3; Traffic Squad 1, 2, 3; Capt. 3; Blue and White 1, 2, 3; A. A. 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Sen- ior Play Committee 3; Prompter 3. RICHARD SHURTLEFF A face that wins friends, a personality that keeps them Versatile . . . King Richard . . . football sparkplug . . . “Charmer.” Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Capt. 3; Basketball 1, 2: Blue and White 1, 2, 3; Vice-President 1, 2, Student Council 2, 3; Vice- president 2; President 3; Home- room Officer 1, 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 3; Marshal at Graduation 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Band 1; Sen- ior Play Committee 3; Winter Car- nivel King, 3. RICHARD SIMPSON They like him most who k now him best Dick . . . enthusiastic basketball manager . . . well-groomed . . . quiet and unassuming. Basketball 1; Manager 2, 3; Blue and White 1, 2, 3; A. A. 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. JANET SPROTT Some girls are popular, liked for a time, fan ' s liked everywhere all the time. Busiest gal in S. H. S. ... viva- cious ... B. U. basketball fan. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 1; Cheering Squad 1, 2, 3; Capt. 3; Traffic Squad 2; Blue anti White r, 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Secretary 1, 3; Treasurer 2; A. A. 1, 2, 3: Class Treasurer 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Offi cer 1 ; Yearbook Staff 3; Class Play 1; U§her at Graduation 2; Glee Club 1 2, 3; Winter Carnival Attendant 2, 3; Senior Play Committee 3. RICHARD STEVENS The mirth and fun came fast and furious. Always leave them laughing . . . Alias “Cabbage” or “Tex” . . . brightens up room 12. Hockey 3; Manager 1, 2; Base- ball Manager 1, 2, 3; Blue and White 1, 2, 3; A. A. 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Officer 1, 3; Usher at Graduation 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. BARBARA SURETTE Everyone’s favorite partner on the dance floor. Expressive eyes . . . “smiley” . . . good disposition . . . popular girl. Basketball 1, 2, 3; A. A. 2, 3; Winter Carnival Attendant 3. DAVID SWEET Good things come in small packages Senior gymnast . . . dazzling sport shirts . . . good sense of humor . . . peppy. Blue and White 1 2, 3; A. A. 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; NORMA SWIFT To be poised is to be rich with friendships Destined for the stage . . . “Mom Hardy . . . musically inclined . . . loves ties. Blue and White 1, 2, 3; A. A. 1, 2, 3; Senior Play 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Reading at Drama Night 1, 2; Speaker at Red Feather Con- test 3. PAUL TAGUE He has a captivating manna- . Happy-go-lucky . . . sharp humor . . . appealing smile ... P. Fag Football 1, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Blue and White 1, 2 3; A. A. 1, 2, 3; Usher at Graduation 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3.

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Special ’Delivery Dear Joan, I can ' t seem to realize it was ten years ago that all of us from the Class of ' 51 received good old S. H. S. diplomas. My butler just brought to the terrace where I was dining your letter about the reunion. I shall certainly be glad to do whatever I can on our first reunion committee. As for writing a sketch of our high school years, I ' m afraid you ' ll have to give me some help. I do remember that, back in our freshman year, we felt important running around with nomination papers, and thinking up clever slo- gans for our first class elections. Richard Shurt- leff was elected president; Fred Nickerson, vice president; and you and Janet Sprott began the first of your four successful terms as secretary and treasurer. Annette Rotondi became chair- man of the social committee, and Miss Risi was our adviser. Our two freshman socials were fun, even if they were in the very early P. M.! We called them the ' ' Gay Green Hop and the Fresh- man Frolic. I seem to be remembering more than I thought I could, but who were our sophomore class officers? For the present I ' ll be thinking about them and shall write again soon. Sincerely, Bob Dear Bob, Thanks so much for taking the time to write me about the reunion! We ' ve contacted almost everyone from the Class of ' 51 now, and the response is just wonderful. I realize how busy you must be, and for you to try to remember all that happened in four years of high school would probably be an all-day job — so, I thought maybe if I gave you just the highlights of the years, it might make the whole task much easier for you. The events of the fresh- man year you recalled were letter perfect — you even remembered the names of the two freshman socials we had! First of all, the activities of the sophomore year (1948-49) began with class elections. You surely remember solid citizen David White as president! Jean Bresnahan was vice-president; and, as you said, the secretary and the treas- urer were the same as those of the previous year. We elected as co-chairmen of the social committee Carolyn Collins and Robert DiGiova- ni. Remember Digi ? He joined our class when he was a freshman, and scarcely two years had passed when we lost him to Mal- den High School. That year Mr. Ortman was our class adviser. Even now, I can see Ronnie Wanamaker skating on to the ice at the Boston Garden for the first time — if he wasn ' t thrilled! Hockey was always his first love, and he deserved the honor of captain, - — but here I am rushing things. Dickie Shurtleff played basketball that year. The fact that he and Sonny Carbone made second team impressed us girls consid- erably. Sonny became basketball captain, too, didn ' t he? I ' m sure of it because I still re- member Coach Elerin, at one of the letter as- semblies, telling about the time that the players suddenly realized their captain was missing at one of the away-from-home games! Our first grown-up dance, the Sno-BaU was the most successful dance, financially at least, that we had. The Fiesta was the sec- ond one of the year. Just the other day Jean Larange and I were talking about the gym clothes we lost stuffing the Mexican doll which we put in the center of the gym floor! Oh, my goodness, I ' ll be late for P. T. A. I will write very soon to tell you about the other years. Thanks again for your letter. ' Bye for now, Joan Dear Joan, After some deep thinking I ' ve managed to recall some facts about our junior year and decided to write to you in order to save you the trouble. Richard Berry was class president; David Barney, vice-president; and Annette Ro- tondi and Bobbie Buckley, co-chairmen of the social committee. Of course, you and Janet were still secretary and treasurer. Mr. Herrick was our new adviser. Dick Crowe and Dick Shurtleff were the only regulars on the football team from our class; but Dave Barney, Bob Dixon, and John McLaughlin were with the varsity. Our rep- resentatives on the cheering squad were Jane Perry, Carole Ross, and, of course, Janet. Ronnie Wanamaker, Bill Donovan, and Frank Whiston saw service on the hockey team. The only junior on the high scoring basketball team was Sonny Carbone. The baseball team won the Middlesex League Championship that year. Sonny Car- bone and Dickie Shurtleff were the only juniors on the squad. The girl ' s basketball team broke even in the tournament by defeating the soph- omores and losing to the seniors. Joan Scott still captained the team! The Winter Carnival Ball was a big event as always. Jean Bresnahan, Mary Brown, and Janet Sprott were attendants to the king and queen while juniors also appeared in the acts on the stage. Our junior dances were Santa ' s Jambor- ee and April Showers. Also there was the Junior-Senior Prom at the Bear Hill Country Club in May. We started something new that year by having a Junior Party. Remember Dave White and Leo doing their famed soft shoe num- ber and John Burr singing Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy in his inimitable manner? We really had a good time that night! I remember you and Dickie Shurtleff as