Wakefield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Wakefield, MA)

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JOHN BRAVACOS johnny United States Navy On the stage be was natural, simple, affecting. Baseball Manager C3, 453 Senior Play Cast C453 Yearbook Staff C453 CElz3ss Prophecy Committee 4 . As easy-going Buzz Lindsay in the Senior Play, john was excellently cast. His portrayal of the character immedi- ately won the favor of the audience. Whenever there is a good laugh to be had, john is right there. We are proud to send such a hne representative of our school into the United States Navy. LAUREL G. BUNKER Bunk Physical Education Instructor She was a tconder and nothing else! Girls' Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 453 Softball Cl, 2, 3, 453 Field Hockey Cl, 2, 3. 453 Bowling CZ, 3, 453 Archery Cl, 2, 3, 45: Tennis Cl, 2, 35: Badminton CZ, 35: lnter Nos Club C353 Art Club C35: Senior Play Cast C453 Class Gift Committee C45. Bunk, one of our most versatile girls, is as dexterous with a baseball bat as she is with a box of paints. She also has displayed further talent as Christine in the Senior Play. Where do you get that energy, Laurel? RICHARD j. BURKE Dick Weiztwortli Institute An easy-minded soul, and always was. When Richard is not riding around in his jalopy, he is in his drafting office. This happy fellow has obtained a start in his career early in life, and an assured future awaits him. Because you are a sincere and diligent worker, Wakeheld lligh School knows that Lady Luck will smile upon you. CATHERINE M. CANAVAN Kay Undecided She 1'lIl1k6S a sunshine in a gloomy place. Softball Cl53 Cheerleader C3, 453 Make-up Com- mittee C45. Vivacious and good-humorecl-that's our Kay, You are sure to find her wherever there is any excitement. She has proved her peppiness and popularity by serving as one of our cheerleaders for two years. Although she is undecided about the future, we are sure Kay will be successful. Page Thirteen

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MARY T. BEANE Class Speaker Beanie Undecided Lucky are they upon whom she bestows her friendship. Basketball C153 Bowling Cl, 255 Softball Cl, 253 Archery C153 Lunch Counter C353 Senior Play Committee C453 Co-Chairman of Make-up Com- mittee C453 Yearbook Staff C45. lf there is any fun in life, you may be sure that Beanie is in the center of it. Her winsome smile and cheerful attitude have won her many admirers. Keep up that spirit, and success will be yours in whatever you decide to do, Mary. LAURIE BEAR Class Speaker Larry West Point Be great in act as yon have been in thought. Baseball Cl5g Home--Room President Cl, 253 Foot- ball Cl, 353 junior Prom Committee C353 Class Day Llsher C353 Yearbook Staff C453 Class Will C453 Chairman, Lighting Committee C45. By his many and varied activities, Larry has added much to our school. llis sense ol' humor has livened many classes without becoming bothersome. Music, especially swing, is his outstanding hobby. Always the center of his group of companions, Larry is the inevitable life of the party. And do we envy his ability to write satire! West Point gets a splendid gentleman in larry, BELINDA BENEDETTO Herz Undecided Once a friend, always a friend. L'sher and Candy Committee C45. To a casual observer, Ben has a deceptive appearance, but to those who really know her, her friendship and good humor have won her many friends. Although she hasn't any definite plans for the future as yet, she has many hobbies from which her vocation will come. RICIIARD BLANK l5jfk Chemist ll hciz a fcller needs a friend. Chemistry Club C452 Stage Crew C45. lior an extra gas coupon, '.'Dick is-the one to see. Rotund and jolly, he always has a friendly grin for everyone. HNatu- rally he has a host of admirers because of his unseltishness and willingness to aid his classmates. As a chemist, he will have many patrons-including the Class of l945. Page Twelve

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l?'l'l'lEL CANAVAN HBIlfL'flU Private Secretary A quiet mind is better than a crown. Softball Ill. Although Butch is a rather demure member of the Class ol' '45, she has become one of the hest-liked girls. We are sure that her pleasing manner will he her guarantee of happiness in the future. l.ll.l.l.-XX JOAN CAPONE .'Yln11t't.'t1ll Llm1et'idz'd Into the midst of things. lfield llockey Ill: Basketball ill: Bowling Cllt Glee Cluh ll, Zig Senior Play Wardrobe Com-- mittee l-lt. Alillian is an energetic. fun-loving miss with a perpetual smile. Wlieneyer there is anything exciting going on, you're sure tovlind l.il- in the middle ot' it. But Linder her affable disposition, we find a strong determination that is bound to win layor for her. RICHARD F, C.-XRD lJifle A!0f'fllL'I1SfC'7'll Uiiizvrsity 'tlliglv t'I't'L'ft'lI lltozzvebls seated in flu' bear! of couriesyf' Basketball fili Senior Play Property Committee 643. Although shy and retiring, Dick has high ambitions. .Xlter a year of engineering at Northeastern University, he wishes to study Naval .Xviationl ln his own quiet yet per- sistent way, he will do much. 1 'l he memory of his Chester- lieldian manners, however, will linger with us. PllYl.l.lS CfXRDll,l,O I'liyl Setvelarial Srlwml lu flu' f'Z:.'lIlkI7lll4Q of an eye. liield llockey tllg Glee Cluh flli Bowling Ol: Senior Play Property Committee C-lt. Phyl and her ready laugh are well -known to all .of us. ller good humor is revealed hy the continual twinkle in her eyes. Phyl aspires to the husmess world, where she's certain to he a success il' her excellent record in commercial work is any criterion. Page lfourteen