Waltham High School - Mirror Yearbook (Waltham, MA)

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-Class of 1941 KOGER GAL ' DET ( Snook ) Business Course Hopes to get a good job and to become a band leader. Saves pic- tures of orchestra leaders. Favorite expression is I don ' t know. Likes his dog Tinv, Glenn Miller, the 9:20 Club, Baseball, Football, Bas- ketball, and tapping on desks with his pencil to th; rhythm of songs. FLORA GERRISH Practical Arts Course Flo would lik e to be able to cook and sew well, although her am- bition is to be able to work at any- thing. She makes her own dress pat- terns as well as dresses and likes to collect post cards. One of Flora ' s worst faults is being frank and say- ing exactly what she thinks. LOUISE M. GIMINARDA Business Course Jimmy, future private secretary, likes reading movie columns, listen- ing to Artie Shaw ' s Frenesi. She ' s on the Advertising Staff of the Mir- ror and of the Senior Play. ROBERT WILLIAM GLASGOW KENNETH C. GRANT ( Ken, Kenny ) Practical Arts Course Destination is the Vesper George Art School with the ambition to be- come a commercial artist. Hobbies are drawing and printing. Member of band for three years. Likes the 9 :20 Club, to draw, and to letter. ALICE R. GAUTHIE ' R Business Course Alice would like to travel to the South Seas. She enjoys Roller Skat- ing, Canoeing, Movies, Opera and Ice Follies. Dislikes homework (of course.) Keeping secrets is her best virtue. To obtain a secretarial po- sition and attend Wilfred Academy are her two highly prized ambitions. Activities include: Hockey, ' 38-39: Archery, ' 39-40; Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club, ' 40-41. ROBERT A. GIBSON Practical Arts Course Gibby wants to go to art school, preferably abroad. He likes records, movies, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, and a certain red head. High ambi- tions is his best virtue. Bee-oo-tiful is his favorite expression. His special mannerism is continually snapping his fingers. VINCENT GIMINARDA ( Jim ) Business Course Ambition is to become a pilot. Ac- tivities include Commercial Club and Senior Play Committee. Expects tc work, then go back to school. Worst fault is being lazy. Best virtue is minding his own business. Favorite expression is What are you doing tonight? Hobby is collecting old stamps and coins. Favorite programs are 9 :20 Club and I Love a Mys- tery. GORDON T. GOODRICH ( Gordie, G. G. ) Practical Arts Course Frequently says That ' s all the quarts, Charlie. Hobbies are draw- ing, Baseball, and Horseracing. Des- tination is U. T. C. and ambition is to live long enough to see the Red Sox win the pennant. Writes with pencils that need sharpening. Is prompt and notices things. Dislikes getting up early, lending pencils, and candy. Likes chocolate pudding, ice cream, and Glenn Miller. RUTH GREENE Business Course Ruth is aiming quite high because her ambition is to get accepted at Harvard College. Her destination is obvious to acquaintances, and her activities include Chairman of Senior Play! Literary Chairman of Mirror: Honorary member of Commercial Club. Likes Russian literature, blondes, good music. Dislikes pseudo- sophisticates.

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o—o — — «— Class of 1941 MARY ADRIENNE FERRELLI ( Pappi, Speed ) Business Course Destination is Texas. Ambition is to become the leading star in a chorus show. Hobby is collecting knick- knacks, spoons, and menus. Member of Commercial Club. Dislikes the color green, being called Doggie, and quiet people. Best virtue is smiling when things go wrong. Radio favorite is Jimmy Dorsey. Worst fault is talking too much. IRENE F. FERRIS Practical Arts Course Renie wants to be a nurse and plans to enter a nurses training school — often says T don ' t get it! — col- lecting novel pins and sleeping are her hobbies — pet likes are talking over the phone and drinking cokes — activities include Dramatic Club, Basketball, 1 ; Scatterbrain Club. ROY FLETT Technical Course The only ear bender Roy likes is Fibber McGee. His other likes are his pipe, sports and Little Yankees. His ambition : to get where he is go- ing (Waverley Naval Academy) in a hurry. Claims he doesn ' t have any other activities. ERNEST T. FRARY Civic Course Activities : Class Vice-President, 1 ; Football, ' 37, ' 38, ' 39, Hockey, ' 38, ' 39, Track, ' 38 ; Captain, ' 39 ; Junior Prom Committee, ' 39; Ernie or Bud intends to stay in the army for a while and then get a Civil Service job. Pet like is eating and sleeping and often asks How soon ' s mess? Best virtue is writing let- ters and pet dislike is reveille (5:30 A. M.) HOWARD LEONARD GADBOYS College Course In Howard we find a serious- minded, yet thoroughly pleasant fu- ture M. D. Yes, his destination is the Harvard Medical School. Swing music is his relaxation, with Charlie Barnet his favorite orchestra leader. He also likes jam sessions, and does not care for Horace Heidt. Howard ' s activities included the Lit- erary Staff, Mirror, 1939-40, and Hu- mor Editor of Mirror, 1940-41. Nick- named Joe, Howard ' s favorite ex- pression is But Mr. Ward — but — but — but — ! GEORGE H. FERRIS Business Course Speed wants to be successful is whatever he does, but is always say ing the wrong thing. He enjoys Kay Kyser, eating, and sleeping. People who always argue pe ve him. ELIZABETH G. FINAN Special Course Betty is going in training at St Elizabeth ' s Hospital after graduation. You know what, kids is a favorite expression of Finnin. She hates to be kept waiting. Activities in- clude Sophomore Dance Committee ; Mirror Room Agent; Hockey, 1, 2, 3; Basketball, 1, 2, 3; Volleyball, 1, 2. 3; Baseball, 1, 2, 3; Tennis, 1, 2, 3; and Archery, 2, 3. MARY PHYLLIS FORSTER Business Machines Course Tia ' s one ambition is to travel to California in a trailer. Destination is a business school. Her worst fault is staying out late and eating. She likes guards and good dancers. Also enjoys Kay Kyser. She is a member of the Commercial Club. Her pet expression is What-a- 1 a- know, Joe? CATHERINE MARY FREEMAN ( Kay, Cathy ) Business Course Would like to see the world on a bicycle built for two. Hobby is writ- ing letters to that certain person. Member of Commercial Club. Often says, To be sure, H ' m, who knows? Likes swimming, skating, dancing, and getting lost. Dislikes being called Kate and Katy . On the radio her choice is Fibber McGee. Best virtue is a good dis- position. INO GERALDINE GALLANT Practical Arts Course New England Conservatory of Mu- sic is Ina ' s destination, while her ambition is to have an all male band. Honey likes to stay in bed, dislikes hard work and enjoys Kay Kyser. Favorite expression is Who do you think you ' re kidding? Col- lects souvenirs.

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— m«» — Class of 1941- JEANNETTE R. GRINNELL ( Ginger ) Business Course To become a secretary is Ginger ' s ambition and her favorite hobby is writing letters. She likes dancing, bowling and horseback riding — but not men! Her best virtue is being frank. Activities include the Com- mercial Club and Honor Roll, 2. RICHARD H. HAGUE Practical Arts Course Likes pineapple sundaes and re- hearsing the love scene in the Senior Play. Dick, Ha-goo or Ha- gerey, as he is called, wants to be- come a music supervisor in a large city. Activities include W. H. S. Band and Orchestra, 1, 2, 3; Senior Dance Committee, Senior Play and sports. Plays trumpet in a dance band for a hobby. Likes bright clothes and red stockings. Often says Is that right or Can you imagine that. JAMES PRANK HART Practical Arts Course ROBERT EMMET HEALY College Course Active on the Literary Staff of Mirror for three years. Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 3; President of Dramatic Club, 3 : Senior Play Committee, Dramatic Club Plays 2, 3 ; Class Day and Graduation Usher 2, Senior Play Cast ; and Operetta Cast, 3. These are some of Bob ' s very many extra- curricula doings in the school. His ambition to be a success certainly looks like a safe guess. Music is Bob ' s hobby and Boston College his destination. He dislikes over-painted and pseudo-sophisticated young women and likes to eat. His worst fault is not getting enough sleep ( ! ) and his best virtue is being systematic. RAYMOND Printing — J. HENDRICKEN Trade School ARTHUR R. HAGEN Civics Course Art ' s favorite expression is Hi Bud. He likes skiing. Lux Radio, 9:20 Club and Bob Hope. Playing golf and horseback riding are two hobbies that keep him well occupied. To join the navy and become a chief petty officer is his ambition. On golf team 1940-41. ELAINE HOPE HARNISH College Course Only ambitious people like Elaine would sometime want to write a book. Snooks also adds, So there! She has been active on the Mirror staff, on the Senior Play Committee, Op- eretta cast, Glee Club, Dramatic Club, and Orchestra, 1. She is also an Honor student. Her hobby, writ- ing letters. Elaine also likes to re- ceive letters and listen to the Lux Radio Theatre and Fred Warring ' s orchestra. Her best virtue is being precise. LUCILLE ANN HATCH ( Sarge ) Commercial Course Peggy would like to join the army because she enjoys army life and likes horseback riding. She might join the ski troops, too, because that winter sport is one of her favorites. May- be if she does enlist they ' ll break her of toeing-in and promiscuously pow- dering her nose. Activities: Com- mercial Club; Dramatic Club, N. J. Alumni, Swimming Team. THOMAS R. HEASLIP ( Chuck, Stretch ) Business Course Frequent expression is Saaay. Expects to go down Argentine Way on his trip around the world and to become a good secretary. President of Commercial Club and Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3. Favorite radio program is Bob Hope. Worst fault is find- ing something to do. Hobby is eat- ing between meals. NORINE MARIE HENRY Practical Arts Course What ' s new? and No kidding! are the pet expressions of Hank. She plans to enter the Cambridge School of Nursing. Likes potato chips and hamburgers. Listening to Bob Hope, walking and music are her hobbies. Dramatic Club, 2, 3; Baseball, Basketball and Volleyball make up Norine ' s activities.