Thayer Academy - Black and Orange Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

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ess rewssfeefss EXW. -r ,.n1yf.fie6?'f7g'5'-:qv P! J ki I N- as V, ROBERT MacALLISTER HUTTON CB-obby, Bob? Harvard We loved the man and prized his work Many moons has Bob presided O'er our doings and transactions, At assemblies and at parties Has he been the host and leader. To the cause of class dramatics Has he, too, like many another Lent his talent and assistance. 'Crossed the sea with Steve and David. In the land of Dr. Knudsen, Fame he captured thro' his blazer. Quite a man of parts is Bobby. Class President 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 2ucl Team Football, 5, 4, 3, 2, Basketball, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Hockey, 3, 1, Golf, 3, 2, Baseball, 2, 1, Dramatics, 2, Dance Committee, 2, Year Book, 1. FRANCES ALDRICH tFrannieJ Mt, Holyoke In whose least act abides a nameless charm We just naturally turn to Frannie to represent us as a class officer, in the Student Council, and in the Girls' Club. She's eve1'ybody's pal. When Frannie's ship comes in, she'll steer it out again-directly for Paris. She's not missing any opportunities in acquiring the language even now, with four or five other HA's,' a year to boot. May your lovely smile, Frannie, Gnd its way at Mt. Holyoke as it has here in our hearts at Thayer. Class Vice-president, 4, 3, 2, 15 Dramatics, CProp. Commj 25 Glee Club, 2, lg Treasurer G. A. A., 1, Year Book, 1, Student Council, 1, Pres. Girls' Club, 1. BARBARA ELLIS CBabsJ Wellesley I A certain miracle of symmetry A miniature of lovelirzess, all grace summed up and closed in little Babs may be little, but she certainly can take care of herself. VVhen she clinches her fists and begins to wave her arms, whether she is off stage or on, watch out! She backs up our hockey team, stars in our dramatics, and brings home a long string of A'sl'! She adores movies, but horseback riding is her passion. E-ee-ee!! VVellesley will certainly be aware of genius in her fold next year. Baseball, 53 Hockey, 4, 3, 2, lg Class Secretary, 4, 3, 2, lg Orchestra, 3, 2, 1, Honor Dance Group, 2, lg Dramrzlics, 2, Glec Club, 15 Vice-Pres. G. A. A., 1,5 Year Book, 1, Girls' Club, 1. JOHN ALFRED HAGEN M. I. T. I leave thy greatness to be guessed' The first we heard of John was at the time when Mr. South- worth announced his name on the Honor Roll back in the fifth class days, and since then the name of Hagen has come to mean much to us. John's way of etting things done has brought him to the stage managership of the Senior Middle Play, to a place on the Student Council, and to the Editorship of the Year Book. In ad- dition to these accomplishments, John has won a place for him- self in our hearts, where he will stay for a long time. John is going to M. I. T. next year, and we know that he'll be liked and respected there just as much as he has been at Thayer. Class Treasurer, 3, 2, 15 Dramatics, tStage Managerb 2, Glee Club, 2, 1, Year Book, lg Student Council, 1, Alembic Club, 1.