Waltham High School - Mirror Yearbook (Waltham, MA)

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BABBS, SI-IERLIE MAE College Course Leland Powers bound, Sherlie loves children cmd acting. Her virtue is her ever cheerful, opti- mistic a t t i t u d e. Gloomy Guses just aren't when she's around. She has no sympathy, however, for poor sports, onions, cliques, and homework. Sherlie attended May- nard High in 1942. Dramatic Club I, II, III, IV. President Dramatic Club IV. Baseball I. II. Archery III. Volley Ball I, III, IV. Bowling III, IV. Badminton I, III. Field Hockey IV. Girls' Club IV. ' Senior Play Chairman IV. BALLO, IOSEPHINE MARIE Accounting Course Io's ambition is to , become a bookkeeper. If you hear someone -say Golly Moses, then you know she's right behind you. Music, dancing, and long walks go far with Io, People who always make a fuss over little things are nix . BARROW, FRANCES ARNELIA College Course Fran likes sports, horse races, movies, sentimental songs-espec- ially Always and a little ditty called The Silver Trumpet, and the other Frannie. She particu- larly dislikes writing letters of any length or waiting for anyone. Fran's destination is Simmons and she intends to travel. Class Secretar -Treasurer III, IV. 'Volleyball I, H, III, IV. Nominating Committee IV. Bowling I, II, III, IV. Alumni Editor, Mirror IV. Secretary-Treasurer South Ir. Alumni IV. .Basketball I, II, III, IV. Honor Roll I, II, III, IV. BAXTER, FREDERICK GERARD Practical Arts Course Dilligent, hard-working, studious, ambitious - yes, that's Fred. This young man has been taking courses in Radio Engineering. Bent or: makin investigations, his ex- ecutive aiility and perseverance will undoubtedly make him an efficient member of the business world. He has a general dislike for unreliable automobiles tespec- ially, Fordsl, and people with no sense ot humor. Fred tells us that soon he will be in the Army Air Corps. St. Mary's '4Z. BOUDREAU, IEANETTE ALICE Stenographic Course No one will ever have to wait for Frenchy , who is always on time and detests waiting for others. To be a private secretary to R. E. is Ieanette's burning ambition, and we have no doubt that she will succeed. Honor Roll II. BAKER, BARBARA E. ' Business Machines Course Quiet, yes, very quiet but capa- ble, too. Babs hopes to obtain an office position when she graduates. People that are too serious don't fit into her life. Lending a help- ing hand to the other girls in democracy and economics has made her one of the best-liked members oi our senior class. Honor Roll II. BAMFORTH, ELEANOR TERESA Business Machines Course Bam's voice and personalit match. May she obtain that job as singer for a band that she so desires. Dancing at Tote , meet- ing new acquaintances, Vaughn Monroe's orchestra, and writing to a certain Newton G. I. keep her hopes high, Conceited people and staying in nights bore her. Football Usher II, III, IV. Class Day Usher III. BARTLETT, RICHARD EARL Acounting Course Dick's destination is the U. S. Navy. He says his best virtue is doing his homework. He dislikes conceited people and getting up early. Hockey II, III, IV. Baseball II, III, IV. BEAUDOIN, DORIS CLAIRE 'Business Machines Course Sincere at all times, with an even disposition and a pleasant smile, Dot wants to take a trip with Helene to California. Danc- ing at Tote , horseback riding, and making friends easily rate high with our Doris. She is scorn- ful of chocolate ice cream and sophomore prejudice toward the seniors. Dramatic Club IV. Advertising Statt oi Mirror IV. Football Usher II, III, IV. Class Day Usher III. BELL, IAMES LEHMAN, IR. Technical Course Our future engineer, Iimmy, likes hockey, football, physics basketball, poker, ping-pong, poo and women. German, baseball, Chester's handshake, ties, English, Assembly and the draft board def- initely disturb him, Hockey II, III, IV. Football III, IV. President IV-B Sports Club. i cg.

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ADAMS, IAMES FRANCIS Practical Arts Course If, at the basketball game, you hear. A Lucky Strike if you sink it! you'l know Buttsy has the ball. This well-liked senior is one ot the gang who occupy the lit- tle cubby-holes down in the caf . We're all confident in his future success. Basketball, III, IV. ALLEN, CRAIG THOMSON College Course Craig admits that his ambition is to become a mortician. Although he says he has no virtues, he likes going to movies, drawing cartoons, making records, eating lobsters, dancing, and callin taxis. Honor Roll I, II, Ii, IV. ANDREWS, SYBIL MARIE College Course Sib's heartfelt ambition is to blow up the Chemistry labratory and thus save future seniors, or to write a book entitled Forever Homework. Her dislikes are lima beans and crying babies, and her likes are novels, C. G., and writ- ing notes to Kay in chemistry, Dramatic Club I, Il, III, IV. ARBUTHNOT, KENNETH ROY College Course Lazy plans to attend Michigan State and become a successful basketball coach. His chief virtues are doing homework, being quiet, and always having a friendly smile f o r everyone. Another women-hater, Roy dislikes German and vocabulary tests but is hap- piest when playing basketball. Vice-President of F r e s h m a n Class I. North Iunior Coach III. Basketball II, III, IV. Tech Tourney II, Honor Roll I, II. AUCOIN, VVINFRED GERARD Practical Arts Course Papgy intends to join the navy if the eacetime Military Training Bill doesn't get him first. Gerard likes playin softball, basketball, bowling, ang takin part in a little tun in II4. He disLIikes getting in- volved with restless teachers tshades of 2l4!l, homework, and girls who smoke in public. His sparkling wit, frank comments on the world about him, and good humor have added many moments of hilarity for all. Intelligent, re- sourceful, and friendl , Gerard will make a success of, whatever he attempts. Honor Roll I, II. AHLSTRAND, KARL W. Technical Course Karly intends to go to M.I.T. to study Mechanical Engineering. He claims innocence as his chief vir- tue and says he dislikes Kezer's copying, the quiet German classes, and the draft board. President IV-B Homework Ex- change, Honor Roll I, II, III, IV. ANDERSON, FRANCIS IOSEPH, IR. Practical Arts Course Andy, who has been outstanding as one of Waltham's star hockey players, intends to carry that abil' ity into his future life and make it pay-not, however, before he has served in the Marines. Like most of us he dislikes doing homework, but likes going to the show on Sunday nights. This popular lad cannot fail to make a good place for himself in the future. Hockey III, IV. Baseball III, IV. Senior Dance Committee IV. ANSARA, IAMES Technical Course Popeye is that well-liked IV-8 fellow who wants to make his millions as an engineer after grad- uating from Tufts or Northeastern. Modest and good-natured, he likes playing golf and basketball, keep' ing W. I. close to W. P., D. L.'s theory, VJ. I.'s haircut, E. R.'s fraisinsl, and listening to Bing Crosby's records. What didvfop- eye say? and 'Watta A., atta A. are his aoet expressions, but he dislikes ie tAufgabeJ , crib- bing, and Chet's Magnitude. Basketball II, III. Honor Roll I, II, III. ARRIGO, ANGELA MADELINE Accounting Course Called oots by all of her friends, Angela aims to be a tele- phone operator, Pickles and after school chats with Anne are tops on her list, People who are Glways early and homework are out. Here's hoping you succeed, Toots ! AYLSWORTI-I. IOHN EDWARD Practical Arts Course Alley dislikes people who chew gum in public, but likes R. K: O. stage shows and traveling. All who know Iohn are won over by his jovial personality, ambition, and practical perseverance. After he graduates, Ayles hopes to do some traveling to see some of those places mentioned in his his- tory and geography books. Good luck, Iohn.

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BENINATI. MARY PATRICIA Accounting Course Tina hopes to become a great success in business. Listening to the radio, going to Natick with I. C,, cmd seeing the movies at least twice a week are her chief interests. Putting ug her hair and washing dishes are er dislikes. Honor Roll II. BERRY RICHARD GAYNOR Technical Course Dick wants to make his living in the U. S. Maritime Service where there won't be any Auf- gabe to study or stiff collar shirts to wear. Basketball III. BORGER, EDWIN LEONARD Accounting Course - lack would like to work in a big airport out West or to travel around the world. He is always on time agd dislikesfbeing vtiithout rrione ' an waitin or eo e. Baslcetball III, ll? p p Honor Roll II, IV. BRYSON, PI-IY'I..I..lS MARION Practical Arts Course Poggie , the tall brown-eyed girl whose only desire is to eat, sleep, and be happy, likes to take her time, but this is impossible while trying to keep Drur out of trouble. Phyll says her clfiief dis- likes are men and homework - we only believe the latter. A ood sport and a likable person, lghyll will always have many friends. Basebal II, III, IV. Basketball lll, IV. Field Hocke IV. Volley Ball llll, IV. CANNISTRARO, IOSEPH Practical Arts Course Ioe Can's destination is the Army and his ability to get along with pegfnle will make him a good sol ier. Good-nature- always be- ing on time, paying debts, and lending money to D. G. are his chief virtues. I-le dislikes conceit- ed girls, standing in the cafeteria line, homework, and dull-colored neckties. Good luck to you in your Army career, Ioe! BERRY, PAULINE FRANCES Stenogrcriihic Course Little iss Efficiency plans to become a model secretary. We know it won't be hard for her as she is very good-natured and easy to get along with, as well Us be- ing one of our constant honor roll pupils. Polly dislikes conceited people and glamour girls. Honor Roll Il, III, IV. BIGHAM, BARBARA FERELYN Practical Arts Course I Barbie, our popular senior, is both pretty and ta ented. Her sin- cerity and knack for making friends are two of her best virtues. She likes to dance and enjoys near- ly all outdoor sports. Next year she will attend Colby Iunior Col- lege, where she will major in music. From what we have seen of Barbara's ability in the past we feel confident that her future will be one of success. Football Usher IV. Class Day Usher III. Graduation Usher III. Ir. Prom Committee III. Dramatic Club Secretary III. Dramatic Club Committee IV. Field Hockey IV. Led Music in Assembly IV. Honor Roll III. BORGER, HELENE MARIE Business Machines Course California, here I come, you'll hear Helene say when Alan Ladd is mentioned. Sorry fellows, but he's her ideal. Her promptness and plans for excitement with El and Alice make Helene our typical high school girl. Short fe lows, fellows that don't dance, and peo- le with talent who don't capita- lize on their ability make her want to tear her hair out at times. Class Day Usher III. Mirror Room Agent III, IV. Senior Nominating Committee IV. Parent-Teachers' Night Usher III. Honor Roll Il. CALLAHAN. THOMAS PATRICK Business Machines Course Cal's ambition is to join the U. S. Marine Corps and be its young- est general. His pleasing manner and smile have made him many friends. I-Ie hates women, but it doesn't look that way to us. His vocabulary is made up of what and huh '. Basketball ll, III. CAPLAN, PHYLLIS SARA Business Machines Course When you see a girl with clothes and a figure like a Powers model, it's Phil. She detests waking up in the morning at 7:30 and most of all showers given on the last bell. Next year she wants to attend Mt. Ida Iunior College. She enjoys collectin popular records and at- tending D. T. meetings. Advertising Staff IV.