Waltham High School - Mirror Yearbook (Waltham, MA)

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-Class of 1941 ETHEL M. BALBEN Practical Arts Course Ambition is to travel all over the U. S. — favorite expression is Oh, heck! For a hobby she collects souvenirs of any kind at any place — Nursing is her destination - — dislikes glamour girls — Likes French fried potatoes, bike riding, and roller skating. DONALD A. BROWN Practical Arts Course Dislikes his middle name but out- side of that he likes everything and everyone. Sounds a bit like Dale Carnegie, eh?) Dusty some day is going to be a great inventor and meanwhile has tinkering and wood- working for hobbies. Often says wow-sie and listens to Fibber McGee. ELAINE HOPE BAUMANN Teacher ' s College Course Ellie likes reading, the movies, ice cream, sewing and sports, es- pecially bowling, archery, and bas- ketball. She wishes to train to be a nurse and her destination is the Mas- sachusetts General Hospital ' s Train- ing School. Besides participating in sports she also is in the Glee Club and the chorus of the Operetta. Her favorite expression is, Gee whiz ! You can tell. ELEANOR LOUISE BENNETT Business Course She ' s Benny to her friends, who find her exceptionally agreeable. She wants to become a secretary, and to see the world. Expects to see Washing- ton, D. C. or Alaska with Pat. One of our straight honor-roll students, and treasurer of the Commercial Club. She ' s a southpaw, quiet, and likes Kay Kyser, roller-skating and marsh- mallow sundaes. WALTER A. BENNETT Practical Arts Course Rusty ' s ambition is to get a commission in the navy — and then get pensioned off. He dislikes to bring too many books home because he would rather spend his time listening to Bill Stern Sportlight , 9:20 Club, and Symphony music. Activities, Cheer Leader (1939). ELIZABETH A. BAMFORTH Business Machines Barn ' s favorite expression Isn ' t that awful probably comes from telling people just what she thinks of them — her worst fault. Likes the 9:20 Club and dancing. Eating potato chips is her hobby. She would like to work in an office. She is a member of the Commercial Club. JACQUELINE JEAN BARROWS Special Course Joe ' s hobby and worst fault is talking. Being prompt is her best virtue. She enjoys 9:20 Club and Those We Love. Jackie plans to become a dietician and enter Fram- ingham State Teachers ' College. Of- ten says For Heaven ' s sake . Ac- tivities include Field Hockey, 1 ; Bowl- ing 1,3; Archery, 1; Dramatic Club, 1, 3; Honor Roll, 1, 3; Senior Play, 3 ; and Literary Staff of Mirror, 3. IRENE ALISON BE ' ANE Clerical Course Dinny enjoys French frieds, cof- fee milk shakes, aviation, and all sports. Her destination is Jamaica. Her activities include Field Hockey, Basketball, Volley-ball, Archery, and the Commercial Club. You will often see her tapping her fingernails and hear her calling out Hurry up, Booth! RICHARD C. BENNETT Teachers ' College Course Dick or Beansy has been class president throughout high school. His other activities include Football, 1, 2, 3; Basketball, 2, 3; (Captain of team in ' 40- ' 41) ; Track, 2; and S. J. H. Alumni Secretary ' 39- ' 40. Natur- ally his hobby is sports and his am- bition is to get to college. His pet peeve is answering the phone and hearing Guess who . BESSIE CHRISTINE BISHOP Practical Arts Course Wilfred Academy is Chickies destination while her ambition is to be a hairdresser. Oh fish says Bessie when anyone orders a special fried egg sandwish. Writing letters is her hobby and going to Camp is too. School activities include the Sophomore Dance Committee, Junior Nominating Committee and Merry-go- Round Club.

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«««— — — ■■— ————Class of 1 94 1 - — — °— — ■ — ° — °— ° MARSHAL ADAMo Business Course Seeing ahead to the day when he ' ll be president of some investment business, he scowls daily over the stock market, and keeps himself on the honor roll. Peppers his speech with you know . On Senior Nom- inating Committee. Likes Semi-classics, and Ford Sunday Evening Hour. «:: - WILLIAM HOPKINS AIKEN Technical Course Bill plans to become a marine after attending some technical school. This quiet senior whiles away his time reading detective and mystery stories, preferably by Ellery Queen and Conan Doyle, works out cross- word puzzles also. He likes Fibber McGee and Fred Allen on the radio. His best virtue must be telling the truth for he honestly admits not do- ing his homework — which probably accounts for his expression So I ' m worried . BASIL JOSEPH ALISEO ( Babe Smokey ) Business Course Pet dislike is silly girls. Pet like is running to the store for practice, for he is a member of the ' 40- ' 41 track team. Ambition is to go to art school. Hobby is drawing movie stars. Favorite radio program is Gang Busters. Plans to work on a farm for the summer, and then secure a position in an office. Worst fault is arguing with Butch . ROSE MARIE ATTARDO Business Course Right now Rosie enjoys dancing, reading, bike-riding, and going to the movies, but later on she would like to make good use of her education and get a position in an office. She likes Bonnie Baker, Orinn Tucker ' s Orchestra and to be in the middle when we are three . Her activities include the Commercial Club, Septum Club, and the Junior Lodge. You will often see her chewing gum or hear her saying, I imagine so. MARGUERITE MARIE AUCOIN College Course Peg ' s destination after leaving high school is undecided. Her hob- by is collecting automobile advertise- ments. She likes driving, bowling, ping-pong, and sundaes. Dislikes sophisticated undergrads and week- end homework. Her ambition is to have a car of my own. GEORGE EDWARD AHERN ( Georgie ) Business Course Favorite expression is Hi ' Ya. Ambition is to be successful, especial- ly in the Civil Service Exam for Business Machines Operators. Hob- bies are photography and postcard collecting. Activities include Cafeteria Work, Mirror Room Agent ' 39- ' 40, and Commercial Club. Favorite pro- gram is Fibber McGee . Best vir- tue is being as quiet as possible. Worst f ault is being too small. Special mannerism is saying, Hello to Mr. Mosher. RUTH A. ALCOTT Practical Arts Course Ruth confesses her worst faults are staying out late and talking too much, but she hopes her best virtvie — being good natured — will offset those. Her numerous activities in- clude Senior Nominating Committee, Senior Play Committee, High School Reporter, Senior Play Cast, Dramatic Club Plays, Archery, Baseball, Field Hockey, and Tennis. After attend- ing Junior College and art school she hopes to be a fashion designer. Act- ing her age is one mannerism she is trying very hard to conquer! BARBARA LOUISE ANDERSON ( Babs Barbie ) Business Course Dislikes oral compositions and El- mer Davis and the News. Hobby is collecting miniature dogs. Favorite program is the 9 :20 Club. Would like very much to be a receptionist, after going to business school. Often says, Well, for heaven ' s sake. Commercial Club member. Likes dancing and movies. Worst fault is biting her fingernails. I EANNETTE EVANGELINE AUCOIN Practical Arts Course Naturally my ambition is to get married says Jay . She ' ll make anyone happy with that delicious fudge she makes in her spare time! Pet peeve is 9:20 Club while her pet like is reading. VIRGINIA MAE BAKER Business Course Virginia is rather on the quiet side, but she is a very studious girl. She usually has her homework done ahead of every one in her class. She is active in the Commercial Club.

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a n ] i] ]] : i ] i - j 01 m SUSAN MARY BOCCABELLO Business Course Still tries to stretch her 5 feet one to f teet six. Collects bric-a-brac, and hopes to be secretary in a large firm. In the Commercial Club; likes pie with ice cream, I Love a Mys- tery, and 9:20 Club. RALPH J. BOWEN Tall, lean, and lank! Bow would like to be a commissioned officer hi the army, which may give reason for hi- interest in rifles. Foreign corre- spondence is his most interesting hob- by. He includes golf and baseball in his activities. RICHARD HENRY BOISSEAU Practical Arts Course Dick ' s destination is his ambition and that is to be a commercial ar- tist. One can easily see why since his hobby is drawing. He dislikes homework and Democracy. Glenn Miller and Bob Hope programs, bru- nettes, and ice cream occupy a great deal of his time. The most out- standing of all his characteristics is his very worst fault — blushing! ROLAND J. BONICA Business Course Rollie ' s ambition is to become an accountant after attending Bent- ley ' s. He likes Charlie McCarthy and drawing. You ain ' t lying is his pet expression. ANNE ELIZABETH BOURGEOIS Teacher ' s College Course Annie dislikes being called An- nie. Also dislikes waiting for people. Although she wants to be a cowgirl and to go up in an airplane her destination is the Waltham Hos- pital! Her hobby is keeping a scrap- book and bicycle riding. She belongs to the Dramatic Club, the Glee Club and was in the operetta cast. While pinching the dimple on her chin, you will often hear her say Who ' da thunk it? a — — Class of 1941 - — MARY BOGOSIAN Likes to hear H. B. talking about T. O. and also to hear Mr. Roche recite Hamlet and Macbeth . Her hobbies number Horse-back Rid- ing, Bowling, Drawing and Swimming and she frequently says Can you imagine that? Hopes to have a business of her own and be a good dress maker and designer. Activities include Girls Glee Club and Naugh- ty Marietta. JEANNETTE LORRAINE BOISSEAU ( Jeannic ) Teachers ' College Course Jeanette hopes in the course of her ifetime to go to Framingham Nor- mal School, go to Alaska, become a history teacher, and be a good wife. In what order wasn ' t clearly stated. She likes any kind of food. Easy Aces, and red. Dislikes : — her lazi- ness, and French. Activities : Basket- ball, Baseball, and Field Hockey. WILLIAM EDWARD BOISVERT College Course Famous for his humorous cartoons, Lil Bill hopes to attend the Massa- chusetts School of Art. His many activities which include Art Editor of the Mirror 1940-41, the Committee of Properties, Senior Play, 1941 are probably the reason for his favorite expression La vie est dur. ( It ' s a tough life, to speak the common ver- nacular.) Li ' l Bill ' s hobby is Get- ting stuck with ' Lizzie ' $ $ $, says he. Along with liking Bob Hope and Demarais ' blushes, his ecstatic moment is when he sits in the middle row, fifth seat in Democracy. HELENA MARJORIE BOUDREAU Practical Arts Course Ping Pong and Archery appeal to Hellie , but teachers who give three chapters to write out for talking don ' t. Helena is often heard saying Is that so? She expects to work in the Watch Factory after graduating. Likes Those We Love and danc- ing. DAVID EDWARD BROOKS Special Course Dave enjoys his harmonica, sea stories, and listening to the radio. His destination is to take a course in mechanics of machinery. Shucks, he will often say as he trys to check his worst fault — smoking.