Wellesley High School - Wellesleyan Yearbook (Wellesley, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1947 volume:

WELLESLEY FREE LIBRARY I 3 4870 00362 6492 DOES NOT CIRCULATE 3fELlESlEY FREE UBRA ® ■ l centuries, man has been steadily moving forward in every held of endeavor. He is constantly searching for new ways with which to improve his way of life. A product of this eternal searching, the science and industry of Radio, through long years of research and development has become an essential factor in this modern civilization. It is still growing and will continue to grow in order to meet the demands of future generations. We, too, are growing in experience and knowledge, and like our forefathers, look ahead, seeking new worlds to conquer. Therefore, it is fitting that we choose as our theme for 1947, Radio, the epitome of Progress. Published by the Senior Class GAMALIEL BRADFORD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WELLESLEY MASSACHUSETTS 947 Zo Wilbury A. Crockett We dedicate the Wellesley an this year to a true pioneer in modern education, Mr. Crockett. Through his inspired teaching, we have come to realize that an essential of learn¬ ing is an alive and curious mind that seeks, without prejudice or malice, understanding in all things and from all people. Not only has Mr. Crockett served as faculty adviser to the Bradford staff, but he has instigated such popular extra-curricular activities as the special movies, after school music sessions, and group theater excursions. We appreciate his trust in us as in¬ dividuals, his recognition of our capabilities, and his forbearance with our shortcomings. Because of these achievements, because of this benevolent insight, engaging person¬ ality, and ready humor, he has won the respect and confidence of teachers and students alike. And so with deep affection, we put the nine¬ teen forty-seven Wellesley an On the Air for Pb ' 1 . Mr. Crockett. W£U jf crfFsf.y i dedicate Zhis Book y eU««l«7 F,e U V Welledey. WaM Zo Sack Member of the Class of 1947 Liberty cannot be conserved by majority rule unless the majority hold sacred individual rights regardless of race or creed , ro that along with differences of politics and religion we have a deep and abiding sense of human dignity and worth and hence of our capacity for friendly co-operation in pursuits of common ideals of justice .” —Charles Evans Hughes May you as individuals and as a group dedicate yourselves to the preservation of liberty in our own country and in the world. May a spirit of friendly and understanding co-operation make you truly persons of good will. Best wishes to all of you. ARTHUR E. PIERCE ARTHUR E. PIERCE Superintendent E l e, the class of 1947, wish to extend a hearty ' Welcome Home” to Mr. Gaige, who, after two years of service in the United States Navy, has returned to resume his duties as principal of our school. He has assumed his responsibilities with the ease and efficiency born of experience, and he is proving to be as good a counselor and friend as he is a principal. We are cer¬ tain that he has much to give to the students and teachers of Gamaliel Bradford Senior High, and that he has their whole-hearted co-operation and support in his plans for the well-being of us all. 4 Principal English PHYLLIS R. BRYANT WILBURY A. CROCKETT ALICE J. MACOMBER J. ROY NEWTON JOSEPH G. WHITE Social Studies RAYMOND B. CHAPMAN HAROLD E. GOODNOUGH MAY M. MILLIKEN ERNEST F. UPHAM aumi %= OF THE UNITED NATIONS IF. C H NKI KK - mmm n � fcfcri ' KD NATIONS r 1 v- WM n , d . j foreign languages ANNA S. G. COSTELLO JOHN N. GOODRIDGE WILLIAM T. ST IM SON Science and Mathematics STACY L. BRAGDON HAROLD J. COBURN SYLVIA McCURDY JASPER P. MOULTON FRANK A. RHULAND JOSEPH C. SPANG WILLIAM E. STERGIOS line Arts ELMER F. BENJAMIN AMY YOUNG BURNS MARION C. COLETTA RAYMOND E. LEACH RUTH B. MILLNER Practical Arts MAREN COOLEY DOROTHY DOWDEN MARGARET LOTHROP 0030 Physical Education HAROLD HINES FREDERICK STEEVES BARBARA WILSON business KATHERINE BRONSON CATHERINE M. DENNEN DOROTHY M. GUILD The Engineers . . . the people who are helping so much to make our life program one of success. Many changes of engineers occurred this fall when the program of W. H. S. was re¬ newed . . . Miss Dowden replaced Miss Fifield, a very capable guarder of the center stairway during lunch periods . . . the rare perfumes coming from Mr. Bragdon’s room . . . the skeleton and corpse in Mr. Stergios’ closet (Rm. 313) . . . the omnipresent hockey players around Mr. Goodnough . . . the quick change of Mr. Stimson from English to Espanol this year . . . Mr. Steeves entering the coat-selling business (with excellent bargains) . . . Mile. Costello’s Causerie corner” on the black¬ board . . . Mr. Gaige’s return . . . Miss Ma- comber’s foreboding lists on the board . . . our replacement for Miss Parker . . . Mr. White and his cute” bow ties . . . Mrs. McCurdy’s grand job in taking over Room 316 . . . Mr. Upham chasing us out of the corridors before school with his resonant tones . . . the quiet efficiency of Miss Bronson . . . Miss Wilson’s and Miss Loomer’s engagement rings . . . the unforgettable discussion in Mr. Crockett’s classes . . . Mr. Coburn and his bicycle, come rain or come shine. , The Student Council has had one of its most successful years under the able direction of its president “Lib” Day. Miss Bronson, and our Senior Council director, Mr. Spang, were indispensable elements in the smooth functioning of the two councils. The planning committee produced a most attractive calendar for the year. Among some of the activities enjoyed by all were: The Sophomore Ice Breaker, the Annual Foot¬ ball Dance, Rallies, and Play Night. It took charge of the Springfield Gym Exhibition, the Senior Play, and, of course, that all im¬ portant date Graduation. Wellesley was honored in having the State Council Association meet here on May 3. The Senior Class is grateful to its Student and Senior Council for making this year so happy and profitable. Student Council President Vice-President Reco rding Secretary Correspondence Elizabeth Day Leonard Maccini Virginia Seely Thomas Morganstern Tltirtl Itow: N. Vitale, A. Woodward, ( ' . Longsworl h, S. I . Auslill. W. McKinley, W. Barber. It. Dalton, II. (ircenhalgli Second How: G.Slye, G. Paltrinari, It. O. Davis, It. S. Chamberlain, Miss Bronson, D. Grower, (’. I). Wolfe, .1. Harnnk, A. .1. Purcell, G. Henry front Itoir: V. Ames, N. Howell, A. C’ononi, T. Alorganstcrn, h. Maceini, K. Day, V. Seely, P. Burke, J. O’Neil, D. Krnst Fourth Row: C. Thorgerson, D. Foss, J. Bezanson, J. Lovewell, T. Leavitt, P. I eCount, R. Miner, S. Austill, J. McCurdy Third Row: E. Gould, N. Pratt, R. Grower, H. Guernsey, J. Gannon, C’. Longswortli, J. Niecoli, E. Johnson, D. Luncliick, J. Keltie Second Row: S. Gates, L. Niccoli, A. Cononi, . Kcniston, A. Temple, R. Dalton, Y. Barber, J. Davis, A. Montali Front Row: N. Suow, P. Allen, E. Day, M. Chapman, J. S| car National Honor Society Although only recently revived in Wellesley High, the National Honor Society has successfully stimulated enthusiasm in scholarship. Membership in this society is limited to those who have maintained highest standards in scholarship, service to the school, leadership, and character. Fifteen per cent of the Senior Class and five per cent of the Junior Class may be elected. The winning candidates are presented with certificates by Mr. Moulton in a formal ceremony at an early spring as¬ sembly. Those who were members of the Honor Society in both Junior and Senior years are: John Gannon, Sally Gates, Roberta Grower, Helen Guernsey, Charles Longsworth, Doris Lunchick, Joan McCurdy, and Joseph Niccoli. •{ n Home Room Chairmen and Treasurers A great deal of credit is to be given to those souls who collect money, boss” our home¬ rooms, and represent us in the Student Council. Theirs are thankless tasks, though worthy of highest praise. Both chairmen and treasurers deserve great commendations for the important duties they have so capably performed. livT! M r t. Ml ' 4k,, - Jft JBS Third Row: R. Davis, W. Barber, R. Whirty, G. Slye, R. Dalton, H. Greenhaigh, W. McKinley, F. Sullivan, G. Paltrincri, C. 1). Wolfe, A Purcell Second How: W. Odell, R. Holden, E. Discliino, J. Oliver, J. O’ Neil, J. Burgess, G. S. Beuttel, D. Grower, J. Morse, S. Gules, G. Peterson Front Row: J. Sawdey, E. Day, L. Maccini, V. Ames. J. Uarunk, 13. Thorup, U. McGrath, V. Seely, A. Woodward, P. Allen, R. Chamberlain Bulletin Board Committee Third Row: W. Magort.v, M. Dobis. M. Higgins, L. Gacot, R. Cauipaiia, H.M. Peirce, 1). Fullerton, A. Geiscl, D. A. Nelson Second Row: C. Gnarnieri. J. Marenghi, J. Hayward, C. Chandler, Miss Bronson, S. Williams, C. Doran, N. Howell, J. Keltie, J. Nelson Front Row: M. Cardwell, W Snow, J. McCurdy, M. Lougee, J. C. hove well, N. Hayes, J. Burgess, M. C. Anderson This year ' s Bulletin Board Committee was one of the best that Wellesley High School has ever known. Permanent space for displays on colleges and current events, more efficient organization, and a code of regulations were among its achievements. The large staff worked hard to provide the student body with first-rate dis¬ plays. Fridays at 9.30 Assembly Committee Second J{o(r: M. C. Anderson, K. Miner, Miss Loonuir, It. Cnmpnna, L. Bartlett Front Row: A. Cononi, N. Pratt, N. Snow, T. Y. Downer, ,1. Burgess, M. Higgins Under the excellent supervision of Miss Loom- er, the Assembly Commit¬ tee has certainly succeeded in its aim to give the stu¬ dents as wide a variety of programs as possible. It has supplied us with every¬ thing from jazz bands to talks on Russia, from mov¬ ies to debates, and from community sings to quizzes. This year’s very first assignments started the Bradford on the road to improvement . . . the rush before deadlines . . . the feverish re¬ writing and typing . . . the bliss when the paper had finally gone to press; all were factors in the journal development. Six times a year Rooms 216 and 103 were filled with harried editors and staff members and willing typists, all of whom helped to make the Bradford representative of the student body and a record of school events. The editorial policy of the paper was strengthened and many new ideas were injected. The subscription rate of the student body was unusually high and the sponsors were very generous. The four G’s (Gannon, Gross, Guern¬ sey and Gould) were among the competent and responsible staff heads. Roberta Grower was the well-chosen editor-in-chief. The Bradford Fifth lioiv: R. K. Peterson, .1. G. Schuler, T. Y. Downer, 1 LeCounl, A. K. Perry, I . Enrol li, C. Boughncr, I). K. Wood¬ ward, K. A. White, I). A. Nelson Fourth Raw: J. Sharpe, K. M. Peirce, B. Robinson, P. Allen, M. Buell, B. .1. Anderson, (’. Coe, J. Nelson, S. W, Greenhns, R. Washburn, L. Bacot, L. NVicken, 1. K. Sommers, S. (lately, R. K. Geisel Third liuti ' : E. Thorgerson. J. M. Spear, N. J. Peabody, J. E. Monaghan, M. Dobis, J. Folsom, B. Dickson, N. Pratt, M. K. Anderson, I... E. Bartlett, J. Davis, S. L. Ashland, 1VL. Riggins, J. Havward, M. A. Gordon, Mr. Crockett Second Row: D. J. Morse, H. Snow, J. rhtwdey, J. Kellie, P. Beckwith, V. Hayden. A. Cononi, C. Doran, J. Burgess, K. John¬ son, C. Gunrnieri, .1. Marenghi, C. Woods, J. Oliver, S. Kedian, C. Killian, A. Geisel Front Rote: A. Kilmain, N. O ' Donoghue, J. Hull, G. A. Frees, V. K. Cochran, J. McCurdy, E. Gould, II. Guernsey, R. Grower, L. Gross, .1. Gannon, J. Russell, N. Hayes, J. Langevin, 1). Lunchick, I). Grower Fourth Row: Mr. White, I ' . LeCotinl, T. Leavitt, R. Steeves, .T. Lovewcll, I). Loss, U. Moore, I . Pnpkn, W. Cochran, A. Woodward, Y. McKinley, II. Nickelsen, A. Berry, .1. Coffey. H. Yoffe, Miss Guild, Mrs. Rryant Third Row: Mrs. Colettn, V. Seely, N. Hayes, V. McCabe, J. Kennedy, R. Grower, H. Guernsey, K. Tliorgerson, ,1. Russell, N. Peabody, M. Cordon, J. Spear, N. Snow, M. Castellano. N. Howell Second Row: ,1. Nelson, M. Otto, M. I.ougee, P. Allen, .1. Langevin. M. Doliis, .1. Sawdev, P. Purninn, C. Killian, M. Buell, S. Ashland, L. Gross, B. Robinson, K. Peirce Front Row: P. Beckwith, B. Anderson. ,1. Galim, C. Dean, N. Pratt, D. l.uruliirk, R. Miner, T. Downer, S. Gales, ,1. Gan- nno, B. Tliorup, .1. McCurdy, .!. Sharpe, V. Ames. J. Kellie The Wellesleyan The large Wellesleyan staff has striven this year to produce a yearbook which will appeal to everyone. An added incentive has been to surpass, if possible, the excellence of the prize-winning Wellesleyan of ’ 46 . We hope that we’ve succeeded in attaining this goal. Un¬ der the leadership of our capable and popular co-editors, Sally Gates and Tom Downer, plus various competent department editors, we have produced a book of which we hope you will be proud. Though largely a student-operated con¬ cern, the yearbook staff could not have suc¬ ceeded in its task without the always helpful service of its patient advisors Mr. White, Mrs. Coletta, and Mrs. Bryant, who have been in¬ valuable in calming our sometimes radical staff. {21 } Mr. Srergios making ’ ' atlases” in the Exercise Room . . . sack” dresses and brownies in Room 307 . . . those corridor romances . . . the many-colored diagrams on the boards in Room 309 . . . full-scale warfare in Room 215 over weighty Yearbook problems . . . Life Can Be Beautiful” in the art classes . . . those barber shop quartets . . . dance talk in the lunchroom line: Pardon me, may I cut in?” . . . crowds around the well-decked bulletin boards . . . Frank Thistle’s swell dance music at the Band Concert and Dance . . . the fun-loving but conscientious Student Council not to mention the Senior Council those lonely looking ' guest-welcomers those afternoon hobbies have been Make mine music! Yes, when the members of Wellesley High’s band pick up their instruments you can be sure that there will be fine music. Under the patient super¬ vision of Mr. Leach, the band has worked diligently to reach perfection. This group has excelled in out-of-school activities as well as in those sponsored by the school. As before, our best musicians went to the New England Festival this year. To raise funds for band equipment the group gave a concert which was well-received, especially the popular tune, Rhapsody in Blue. During the spring sea¬ son the band took high honors at both the Medford and Portsmouth Festivals. The annual Memorial and Armistice Day Parades, not to mention the football victory parades, would not have been complete without the inspiring music of our band. Here’s to a band of which we are justly proud. Keep up the fine work! Band Fourth Fair: Y. K. Cochran, II. It Barton. F.. T. Berkeley, It. LeFaivre, 0. Lloyd, Y. McKinley, It. Thornton, It. Knight Third Row: W. J. Stover, F. A. Sullivan, V. ,1. (ileason, R. Linden, It. MoSweeney, (i. Henry, Y. L. Smith, It. C. Lavin, J. Schuler, (i, R. DiPirro Second Row: C. Killian, It. Young, .1. Morse, 1). (irower, S. P. Aiih till, V. Aberle, P. Beckwith, M. Smith, H. (iuernsey Front Row: P. Dwyer, T. W. Downer, F. Thistle, R. Steeves, A. K. Berry, P. Beckwith, .1. McCurdy, M. Bobis, I). Rund- lett, N. J. Peabody { 24 } Fourth How: R. Knight, F. A. Sullivan, S. P. Austill. W. McKinley, A. K. Berry Third Rom: V. (lleason, l), Fairbanks, (i. Ilenrv, M. Dobi.s. ( ' . (’. Ingraham, I). Crowrr, 1 . Anderson, R. (’. Ravin, R. Linden, I ’. Thistle Second Raw: F. Swan. P. Beckwith, C. Cranton, T. Robinson. II. (iiiernsev. Mr. Leach. I . Reek with, H. Ymmg, .1. Morse, A. Bennett Front Row: M. Buell, N. Snow, Y. K. Cochran. L. Lilvaek, L McCurdy, R. Thornton, 1). Rundlett, K. Day, I . Allen, .1. Zeller, M. Smith, .1. Matthews Orchestra The Orchestra, one of the school’s most important organizations, has done a wonderful job this year under the efficient direction of Mr. Leach. In addition to its exceptional performances in the assemblies, the Senior Play, and at Commencement, it has played at the Norfolk Teachers’ Convention for the second successive year, thus bringing special recognition to the school. Some of its members were so skilled that they were asked to participate in the New England Festival of Music at Brattleboro, Vermont, where they performed creditably and gained much valu¬ able experience. The whole group merits a vote of thanks from the student body for its fine work. { 25 Girls’ Choir That ' P r a c t i c e makes perfect” was proved this year by the stellar per¬ formances of the Girls’ Cho •. under the capable direction of Mrs. Burns. The Christmas pro¬ gram, the spring concert, and commencement gave the choir great opportuni¬ ties to prove their true merit. fibril! % E- F fSm Ip ’Tai ■ vt- r ;)iW ' wit M Fourth Row: .1. Davis, Pf. Snow, B. Anderson, V Peabody, .!. Spear, K. Thorgerson. B. M. DeVeau, S. Robinson, B. Son- sini. .!. Wood ward Third Row: S. Kediun, V. Haley, P. Anderson, C. K. Simms, K. t . Otterson, R. Watson, .1. McCurdy, Y. Mundoff, M. Hig¬ gins, L. Hacol, K. Shaw Second How: M. L. Tuttle. d. Anderson, V. Aberle. S. Williams, ,1. Alexander, P. Darling, d. Burgess. Mrs. Burns. M. Whelan, C. Guarnieri, B. Thorup, S. Ashland, 1,. l ach Front Rmr: K. Pipes, V. Havdrn, , 1 . Hull. I. 11 . Graham, P. Knrinnn, It. Palmer, K. Clifford, K. 1 ' . Dadoino, . 1 . C. Cbupla, M. C. Anderson, A. Kilmain Chorus Second Row: R. Kinlin, 1). McLean, .1. Hall, I). II. Thompson, V DiPirro Front Row: E. Tibbetts, J. Reynolds, G. Fumia Under the patient guidance of Mr. Benjamin fine voices are being de¬ veloped. A blend of so¬ prano and alto tones makes good listening anytime, anywhere. Although the group is small, it is able to accomplish much in voice work and general choral singing. Boys’ Choir For the first time in years, the Boys’ Choir has reached proportions, in both membership and ex¬ cellence, equal to the Girls’ Choir. With the organiza¬ tion of a Barber Shop Quartet, and the develop¬ ing of a large repertoire of popular and modern songs, this group of boys has pro¬ vided the students with many entertaining mo¬ ments. Third llmv: C. N. Hamilton, It. O’Brien, W. Magennis, .1. Carman, Y. Barber, (i.Slye, It. 11. Campana, K. T. Berkeley. It. B. Barton, G. Brown, It. H. Winslow Secnml Hair: H. YofTe, ,1. Gannon, Y. Short, A. Furlani, 1). Keemnn, It. S. Chamberlain, Mrs. Burns, C. .1. Swenson, It. Allen, It. Boyd, .1. (i. Soluiler, .1. Sullivan Front Hmr: T. Leavitt, It. McGrath. It. Miner, It. Steeves. T. It. Furdnn, M. Murray, h. Muccini, It. McCaiighin, It. Kee- man. 4. Sanford, A.. W ebber. T. W. Downer Voice Class Fecond Row: i Chandler, J. Woodward, .1. Soule Front Rote: ,1. DiTiberio, B. Harrington, Pi. P.Sliaw, M. Smith The purpose of this class is to provide basic instruction in the use of the solo _ voice. Each class member is given ample opportunity to sing alone to fellow members, who together with the instruc¬ tor, offer suggestions for improvement. The Voice Class, this year, is especially proud of Jane Di Tiberio and Cecily Chandler, who have done outstanding work. Bl K Waltz As rhe news of the year unfolds before us, we tune back in memory to the social events of W. H. S. Do you remember the weeks of planning and hard work in producing the Icebreaker” in honor of the Sophomores? We’re sure it was appreciated as a welcoming dance that will never be forgotten ' Why even Frank Sinatra never saw such swooners! Shortly after taking the Sophomores under our wing the student body began bursting with anticipation over the all-important football dance. The art room was in constant turmoil. Banners, and charcoal sketches of the team were planned, painted, and pasted for the decoration of the gym. The students dis¬ played their loyalty to the team by making the dance a spectacular success. Flash—Wellesley’s dramatic talent was brought to the footlights when Play Night rolled around. The three presentations made the choice of the judges difficult. An Oscar to the Juniors for winning first prize with their presentation of The Trysting Place.” y- Zime Commercials and rlie grapevine informed us that the veterans were planning a dance. In spite of a driving blizzard a large crowd attended, making the first veterans’ dance? a great success. The advance notices of the Band Con¬ cert, Senior Prom, Junior Prom and Senior Play are nothing less than super-colossal. It is perhaps fortunate that no write-up can be included here, for from all indications no printed words can ever suffice to describe what we are sure is going to happen this J une. .H AR NEF Fourth lion ' : L. Leldliouse, V. Lpl ' aivrc, Logan, A. Kilmain, T. Dyer, J. Carmen, T. Morgunstern, C, Bouglmer, W I loin slcdt, (I. Brown, ' I ' . Walsh Third lioic: It. Allen, S. Mamiozzi, |{. Dickie, C. I ' razec, .1. Monaghan, It. O’Neil, N. Vitale, H. Yoffc, W. Magort.v, 1(. Keeiuan •tccond lioic: Mr. Sleeves, Mr. Ciihcllini, II. Uamslaml, .1, f’alder, K. Wcnning, Longsworth, W. Allen, It. Langevin, H. Halhoni, .1. Sanford, I ' . O ' Neil, S. Auslill, .1. Locke, .1. Cannon Front llotc: T. 1’iirdon, K. Alherti, I). I’oss, D. Oakes, I’. Connors, J. llarunk, L. Maccini, J. 1‘err.v, T. Lfcavilt, M. Murray, A. Biglcy, It. McGrath From the beginning of the (school) year, the football team gave Coach Steeves an encouraging welcome home ’ The record the players racked up was one of the best in recent years and placed the school high in the league standings. Led by Harunk and Maccini, the Red Warriors” were noted for their drive and de¬ termination. In several clashes the team came from behind to win and in other contests they bowled over the enemy to score upsets. The T” formation worked wonders; consequently, the Warriors” compiled an excellent record five wins, two ties, and two losses—which was culminated by a sensational 25-7 victory over Needham. OTBALL SCORES Wellesley 19—Framingham 0 Wellesley 12—Reading 12 Wellesley l —Lexington 12 Wellesley 7— Natick 0 Wellesley 14—Milton 7 Wellesley 25—Hingham 13 Wellesley 6—Marlboro 6 Wellesley 7 Walpole 25 Wellesley 25—Needham 7 I t 1 j 1 m m JUNIOR VARSITY THE CHEERLEADERS TWIRLING CORPS SUSPENSE Each fall Saturday, other groups besides the victorious “Red Warriors” entered the field of action. Following on the heels of the Varsity came the faithful Jay-Vee squad. As the fans took their seats they were stirred by the martial tones of Mr. Leach’s well- trained musicians; moreover, the spectators were entertained by the perfection of the twirl- ers, Pat and Nancy. As the game progressed, the cheer¬ leaders, headed by “Bev” Jackson, organized the stands into a compact cheering section. Certainly not to be overlooked were the loyal fans who turned out, rain or shine, to cheer on our conquering eleven. Sparked by co-captaini, Lenny Maccini and Milty Murray, Wellesley’s hockey team of 1947 won the championship of the Bay State League for the first time in fifteen years of league competition. As if this were not enough, the entire starting lineup of Feldhouse, Murray, Kinlin, Maccini, Calder and Harunk was honored by being elected to the All-Star teams. This is the first time in league history that five men from one school have been on the first string of the All-Star group. Throughout the season, the tremendous enthusiasm and support of hundreds of faith¬ ful followers cheered the team on. Congratu¬ lations to Coach Goodnough and his cham¬ pionship team. Hockey VARSITY SCORES Wellesley 5 Norwood (J Wellesley 3—Waltham 2 Wellesley 0 Watertown 1 Wellesley 3—Needham 1 Wellesley 4—B. C. High 1 Wellesley 7—Framingham 2 Wellesley 2—Walpole 2 Wellesley 4—Watertown 2 Wellesley 1—Walpole 0 Wellesley 3—Waltham 2 Wellesley 2—Andover 1 Seva ml limi •: II. Ballxnii, I.. Chisholm, M. Ross, ( ' . Dwyer, I). (.radv, l{. Holden, T. Dyer, (i. MaeNeil, H. Harher, II. (■nodnough front liotr; , 1 . Ilarn nk, V. Corlirll. . 1 . (aider, I.. Mnccini. M. Murray, I.. I ' oldlums e, S. Kinlin, l{. Sturkliridgc, B. Kinlin Second lloir: l . (irady, R. Holdiui, T. Dyer, C■. MaeNeil, B. Barlier, II. (ioodimntfh, II. Balhoni, I.. Chisholui, M. Rush, C. Dwyer Third How: K. Dischino, N. Webber, A. Kilmain. N. Child, N. Woodruff, P. A. Burke, P. Beckwith, M. Dobis, Miss Wilson Second Row: 1). Lunehick, .1. Folsom, Al. L. Kenerson, AT. Aloore, .1. Felker. R. Rnrgutti. IF. Pipes. B. Blood, C. Killian. I 1 ’. .1. Zeller, A. Cononi Front. Row: M. Delaney, J. Sawdey, V. Ames, D. Carpenter, ,1, Langevin, P. Allen, T . J. Cluing, S. Williams, AT. F,. Som¬ mers, L. Wicken, F. Af. Peirce SCORES Varsity Wellesley 2—Lexington 5 Wellesley 0—Walpole 1 Wellesley 0—Watertown 1 Wellesley 6—Ashland 0 Wellesley 1—Weston 2 Wellesley 1—Dana Hall 1 Wellesley 0—Walpole 1 Wellesley 1—Newton 0 Wellesley 1—Needham 1 Junior Varsity Wellesley 5—Lexington 3 Wellesley 2—Walpole 1 Wellesley 0—Watertown 1 Wellesley 3—Ashland 0 Wellesley 2—Weston 0 Wellesley 0—Dana Hall 3 Wellesley 0—Walpole 1 Wellesley 4—Newton 0 Wellesley 2—Needham 1 y Field Hockey Starting slowly, then gathering mo¬ mentum as the season progressed, under the capable coaching of Miss Wilson, the Girls’ Field Hockey Team turned in a record of two wins, two ties and five losses. The Junior Varsity, captained by Joanne Felker, closed the season with six wins and three losses. The varsity team line up: Priscilla Allen, captain; Joan Langevin, Dottie Carpen¬ ter, Kwai Chang, Lib Day, Jeanne Sawdey, Edith Sommers, Ginny Ames, Sally Williams, Mary Delaney, and Lois Wicken. A special word of thanks goes to Doris Lunchick and Anita Cononi for their efficient handling of the managerial duties. 37 Second How: P. LeCount, P. C. Popko, W. Kenney, J. Hall, C’oach Steeves, .1. (lannon Front How: H. Moyer, T. Morganstern, F. O’Neil, C’. Longswortli, R. Steeves, J. Magennis Boys’ Basketball SCORES Wellesley 28—Needham 55 Wellesley 23—Wayland 30 Wellesley 19—Browne Sc Nichols 11 Wellesley 28—Walpole 31 Wellesley 22—Milton 34 Wellesley 39—Framingham 54 Wellesley 38—Framingham 46 Wellesley 29—Norwood 50 Wellesley 33—Natick 27 Wellesley 20—Walpole 47 Wellesley 30—Milton 67 Wellesley 23 Dedham 29 Wellesley 15—Needham 63 Wellesley 15—Dedham 67 The year 1947 saw our basketball team, with Chic Longswortli at the helm, show a fighting brand of play. On several occasions, the boys demonstrated their aggressiveness and spirit against superior teams. Although the efforts of the hoopsters were not evident in the league standings, the netmen certainly proved themselves to many a basketball fan. Coach Steeves’ new method of the fast break worked favorably and should bring Wellesley to the top of the league in future years. Besides hard-hitting Varsity, Wellesley also had a promising ’’Jay-Vee” club. Good luck to the boys who make up next year’s quintet. •{ 38 Coached by Miss Wilson, the girls’ basketball squad has had a very active season. The Seniors, captained by Joan Langevin, finished with a total of two wins and three losses. The victorious Juniors led by their captain, Joanne Felker, won four games and lost one. Under Phyl Burke, the Sophomores ended the season with one win and four losses. The highscorers of their respective teams were Joan Langevin, Dotty Carpenter, and Phyl Burke. Outstanding players of all three teams formed the varsity which was captained by Ruth Watson. ' ' Ginny” Seely headed the junior varsity. Girls’ Basketball Third Row: D. Grower, E. Child, P. Shepardson, G. Beuttel, N. Williams, N. Webber, N. Shaw, C. Ingraham, M. Chapin, P. Hope, J. Tucker, J. Folsom, A, Cononi Second Row: .1. McCurdy, E. Dischino, B. Blood, S. Williams, N. Rowling, R. Murray, P. Perry, P. Burke, M. Kenerson, H. Guernsey, V. Ames, V. Seely, P. Beckwith, V. Smart, Miss Wilson Front Row: H. Pipes, Z. Keniston, R. Borgatti, Y. Mandoff, J. Zeller, J. Langevin, R. Watson, J. Sawdey, P. Allen, M. Moore, J. Felker, D. Carpenter The track team has been consistently one of Wellesley’s most successful sports organizations, four of the last seven seasons producing undefeated teams. Last year’s group, under the coaching of Mr. Chapman, defeated ten opponents in seven meets. This team also carried off the Class B trophy at the Belmont State Relay Meet, winning all possible first places. The Newton State Meet was high¬ lighted by Captain Burt Brown’s new school record of 51.8 seconds in the 440. We have the nucleus of another good group for this year with Foss, Montopoli, and Reagan doing the jumping, Perry tossing the shot, Moore, Macy, Thornton, and Harunk running the mile, 880, 440, and 100 respective¬ ly, not to mention Vitale, Gannon, and Brown as refugees from the marathon. Track Wellesley 5 2 —Medway 11 Wellesley 33 —Concord 29—Mansfield 27 Wellesley 513 Framingham 29L6—Marlboro 7 Wellesley 44 —Lexington 33 Wellesley 42 — Needham 33 Walpole 12 Wellesley 46 —Framingham 26 Belmont Relays—1st place, 14 out of 15 points. Second Row: Mr. Chapman, J. Gannon, K. Gavin, I). Foss, Y. McKinley, J. Ferry, J. Montopoli, N. Vitale, R. .loubert Front Row: M. Reagan, A. SanMartino, R. Fotts, A. Macy, B. Brown, R. Thornton, R. Becker, J. Harunk, R. Moore { 40 ]■ Second Row: A. Mandozzi, C. Frazee, R. Langevin, V. Kenney. J. Magennis, R. Mc( rnl)i, 1). Felker, .1. JUiccoli, Mr. (ioml- noiigh b ' ront Row: 1 ' . It. Ftirdon, l . Maceini, 1. Murray. .1. Sanford, .1. Docker. .1. (inarnieri, H. ItaDiniii, II. Wcmiing Baseball The 1947 ream should place well up in the Bay Stare League race as Coach Hal Good- nough has veterans returning in every spot except shortstop. Pitchers Wenning, Sanford, and Locke saw plenty of service last year and should be even better this season. Bob McGrath, Joe Nicoli, Tiger Furdon, Miltie Murray, Herb Balboni, and Lennie Maccini are all two-year vets and know Coach Goodnough’s inside stuff. Here’s hoping for another champion¬ ship to go along with the hockey team. A complete -Sophomore team will be outfitted anti a schedule arranged. { 41 } St ' f ' ornl Hum: .1. McCarthy. H, McSweeney, V. McKinley. K Reed, R. A. Cumpann, J. (hinnim, Mr. Chapman Front Hntr: A. Many. K. Ungers, R. Moore, H. Campbell, (i. Drown, 1). K. Woodward Cross Country For the first time in four years Wellesley had an organized cross country team last fall. Unlike the prewar teams, this year’s group was unable to win a meet, but considering the layoff this is not surprising. Moore, Brown, and Campbell were the only senior lettermen and leave the majority of the team unaffected by graduation. The other low point men who will provide the basis for next year’s team are Rogers, Macy, and Woodward. This sport, like track, has had a brilliant record under the coaching of Mr. Chapman, so with a larger squad we can well expect excellent results next year. 144 } TUMBLING CLASS OFFICERS OF 1949 GEORGE HENRY President PHYLLIS BURKE Vice-President GRETCHEN BEUTTEL Secretary GENE PALTRINERI Treasurer Class of 1949 CLASS OFFICERS OF 1948 THOMAS MORGANSTERN President NORMAN VITALE Vice-President ANITA CONONI Secretary GEORGE SLYE Treasurer Class of 1948 Third How: 31. Allen, Y. Barber, T. Andress, TC. Bishop. 11. Averill, R. C ' olsun, I). Brown Second How: Y. (’line, C. Acly, b. Ball. Y. Aborle, J. Britton, L. Bac-ot, P. Anderson, A. C ' ojioni, A. Crusby Trout How: 1). Cmldick. ’. ( handler, It. L. Blood.,I. Alexander, R. Borgatti, K. Clifford, 1 . Carpenter, .1. Burgess, M. Card- x olI f P. Beckwith ' Hurd How: lb Dickie, (’. Krazee, T. Dyer, P. Knroth, 1). Pairh anks, It. Krickson, R. Dalton, D. Kelker, D. Donahue it wood How: Y. Donahue, P. Curry. D. Dis-hino, J. (). Davis, A. Geisel, M. Kitzpatrirk, S. (lately, I. R. Graham, It. Gil¬ bert, V. Hemm b ' ronl How: M. (inrvey, K. Disclaim, (1. Puhiio. .1. DiTiberio. P. Darling. C. Doran. .1. Nelker. M. A. Gordon, M. Delaney, b. Cushing Room Room 207 Third How: R. Knight, W. Hemstedt. Y. Hockensniith, Y. Kcnnc.v, .1. Hall, 1). Keeman, A. Kilmain. Y. Howe Second Hoii A. Lambert, R. Kinlin, R. Joubort, 1). Grower, N. Jewell, Mr. Goodnough, N. Jeffery, J. Koppcn, R. Lange- vin, L. Kelse.v. R. Haigli Trout How: S. Kedian, (’. Killian, J. Hutt, A. Kilmain, V. Hayden, C. Guarnieri, J. Hayward, A. Hundley, E. Guild, M. Higgins Third Iltnr: R. O ' Brien, L. Mor.se, YY. McKinley, l LcEaivre. G, Nicolai, A. Macy, J. Magennis, J. Mouaglian, J. Kogan, IK M ■ Sweeney Second How: Y. Odell, J. McCarthy, R. Linden, B. P. McCabe, T. E. McDonald, Miss Dowdcn, L. I eacli, T. Morganstern, S. Lee, S. Mandozzi, D. Ogilvie Trout How: D. McNeil, R. Harrington, R. Libby, A. Messenger, M. L. Moore, R. M. Murray, J. Moulton, A. Machado, M. Ogilvie. L. Niccoli, A. Montali, N. O’Donoglme Room 307 Room 314 Third Row: R. Ramsland, A. Rogers, R. O ' NVil. M. Reagan, 1. Sampson. R. Rogers, It. Riedeman. II. Miller. R. If. Radon Second Raw: F. Rrimevara, R. Ricliardaon. R. Rogers, Ren ella, R. Ortolani, C. Rezzetti, I). Reynolds, R. Rieiunnnd, (i. Raquette, .1. Rutledge Front Row: M. Reynolds, H. Rnrke. .1. Rrophet, H. Rainier, .1. Oliver. V. Ramin. .1. O’Neil, N. A. Rowling, M. Rratlier, H. Ripes Third Roir: II. YofTe, R. Whirty, R. Weldier, N. Vitale, D. E. Woodward, ,1. Wagslaff. I). Zani, II. II. Winslow Second Roir: I ' . Wilde. (’. ,1. Swenson. S. Williams, ! l, E. Sommers, Mrs. McCurdy. E. Santaspago. ,M. I.. Tedoldi, (i. Slye, A. Temple Front Row: E. Xeras. I.. Wieken, M. ' Puttie. H. Young. H. Sonsini,.!. Wiekland. S. Tliorgerson, (’. E. Simms, i. Townsend, M. Smith Room 316 _ Second Rote: .]. Harunk. C. Longswortit, Mr. Spang, A. Woodward, V. Soi-I.v Front Heir: N. Howell, I,. Mnreini, S. P. Austill, K. Day, V. Ames Senior Council Steve Austill: Meeting please come to order. Let’s have the roll call and the Secretary’s Report, Lenny. Lenny Maccini: Ginny Ames, Steve Austill, Lib Day, ’’Peck Harunk, Nancy Howell, Chic” Longsworth, Len—he’s here—Ginny Seely, and Art Woodward. We’re all here, Steve. ( Pause) Voices in the dark: Where’s the Secretary’s Reporr, Lenny? Lenny: Oh, yes!—hmm uh—t’s all in my head. Mr. Spang: Hmm—next time, let’s have it written. Len: Well—the Secretary’s Report for 1946 and 1947. Umm The meetings were called to order by the President, Steve Austill, after school in Room 103, where the Secretary’s Reports were—er—read. We have gathered money for gifts for the sick members of our class, decided about graduation gowns, the price of the Year¬ book, made arrangements for class ring!, selected the co-editors for the Yearbook, and directed the graduation activities. Steve: Very good. Are there any additions to make? Lib: We chose the -Senior Class Play, remember? But the rest of the report is fine. Voices in the dark: Gosh, it’s been a good year, hasn’t it? Mr. Spang: And you’ve done a job that the whole class is proud of. Nancy Pratt Elaine Johnson Joan McCurdy Thomas Leavitt William Magorty Joan Nelson Elsa Thorgerson John Love well Robert Humphrey Norma Snow Sally Gates Richard Thornton Richard Steeves Peter Popko Mary Hull Jeanne Sharpe Albert Young BEHIND THE SCENES Manager Jean Russell Properties Joyce Spear Costumes Nancy Peabody Stage Manager Raymond Newton Director Mr. Newton Assistant Director Miss Milliken Cornelia Otis Skinner Emily Kimbrough Mrs. Skinner Otis Skinner Steward Stewardess Inspector Monsieur de la Croix Window Cleaner Madam Elise Therese Leo McEroy Dick Winters Admiral Harriet St. John Winr)red 81 a ugh Purser Our Hearts Were Young and Gay Presented on April IS, 1947 Extra! Extra! Dillinger Shot! Such were the headlines that ushered in 1934. Yes, 1934 was a great year. Mr. Shicklegruber swapped the profession” of paper hanging for that of hanging people, and Mr. Mussolini began his colonial adventure” in Ethiopia. Five loud yells announced the birth of the Dionne Quints. Babe Ruth hit his last homer and simultaneously, between gulps of orange pop and a handful of popcorn, World Series fans cheered Dizzy and Daff Dean on to make baseball history. Politics saw the Republicans smothered under an avalanche of Democratic votes (ironic, ain’t it?) The movie world raved about It Happened One Night,” and bobby- soxers” swooned over that man Gable. Hep- cats swung the Continental, and whistled Shuffle Off To Buffalo.” And that isn’t all! Oh, no! 19.34 was great for another reason. The Class of 1947 entered the sacred portals of education for the first time. Ah, the innocence of youth! (or so our teachers thought). We soon proved to be anything but innocent. It was nothing to have a beribboned pigtail look suspiciously inky, or to sit down, then rise to the tune of a screech, while the little angels” around you looked calmly at the pointed object on your chair and had the gall to ask what hap¬ pened. We remember our penmanship trou¬ bles and the thrill of our first pens. Will you ever forget the Cantata, and our first real taste of the footlights? What about those casual¬ ties . . . the ink and paint so frequently spilled and the windows smashed by wayward base¬ balls? Dancing school constituted our social life . . . one, two, step and step. O, the painful process of being little ladies and gentlemen! Those were the days! Finally, with a thankful sigh of relief, our teachers packed us off to Junior High, hoping that we would improve with age. Whether we did is a moot question, but September, 1941, found the teachers at Alice L. faced with a brand new crop of gangl¬ ing, noisy kids. There seemed to be little hope, but grimly, with the air of a man going to have a tooth pulled, they began the task of educating us. It just had to be done! March When they weren’t handing out F-periods for a variety of misdemeanors, our friends” on the monitor system gave us traffic slips. The problem of discipline seems to arise with every generation, and so, regretfully, we leave it to future scholars of adolescent minds to try to solve. Next, came the subject of home¬ work. This we were forced to accept as a matter of course. How diligently we worked those first few nights! Didn’t last long, did it? After a reasonable amount of time, the strug¬ gles of our elders seemed to show results, and we began to show vague signs of courtesy and co-operation. School activities such as clubs and assemblies (remember Deek and that Greek tragedy?) aroused our interest. The Phillipian was a particular source of pride, and gave aspiring young journalists practical ex¬ perience. The war made us conscious of the needs of others and we conducted scrap and clothing drives. For gym we had to make last year’s sneakers do. Buying defense stamps was a regular Monday afternoon occurrence. •{ 58 Our social activities ranged from cokes at the Belve” or the Dairy to those Unitarian dances. Remember Fergie’s and our first formals. We were really growing up. Ninth grade had many new activities in store. Colorful cam¬ paign tickets trailing from buttonholes or belts announced that the race for class officers was on. Our Senior Play Penrod was presented (with a seventh grader in the lead!) An anony¬ mous firebug provided us with some novel excitement and a couple of days vacation. We are grateful to him for the latter anyway. Class day rolled around with its games, re¬ freshments and that unique” dance in the assembly hall. Our three years at Junior High were at an end and, as our teachers proudly viewed the specimens of their handiwork, we looked forward to three years of high school filled with new friends and experiences for all. of Zime September 1944, found us firmly estab¬ lished in our new surroundings. Monitors, fires, crowded lunchrooms and the hard un¬ comfortable seats in the assembly hall were just a memory. The bewildering maze of rooms, lockers, corridors and new regulations occupied our full attention for several days. Soon, however, the Student Council, the Bradford ’ sports and various committees were discovered by the new Sophomore class. Spring of the same year brought the disheartening news of President Roosevelt’s untimely death plus the happier news of victory in Europe. The fall of our Junior year found the world at peace and the class of 1947 full of enthusiasm. Our Junior Prom highlighted the years and proved to be a huge success, a prom to remember always. Mr. Steeves returned from service in the Navy, and most of us remember the remark¬ able exhibition he and the gym team produced. The presentation of the Yeomen of the Guard” by Mrs. Burns and the combined choirs deserved all the compliments it received. Finally, our Senior year arrived. We were there at last, and we plunged headlong into the innumerable activities of our last year in Wellesley schools. Class elections placed Steve Austill in the office of President for the second year. Our successful football season was high¬ lighted by our victory over Natick (the first in seven years), and our 25-7 triumph over Needham was celebrated at the Football Dance. Thanks to Lenny, Johnny, and the team for such a splendid record. We returned from Christmas vacation with the pleasant” thought of Mid-years. No sooner were these over, than preparations were begun for the third annual Band Concert and Dance. Throughout preparations for our Senior activi¬ ties, our thoughts turned towards those mem¬ bers of our class who would not be graduating with us from Wellesley High—those who moved away and who left to attend private schools, and especially Murray Thompson who was stricken with polio last summer. We are glad that Pete Popko, also a polio victim, was able to share most of our Senior fun. We’ll always remember the Senior Play, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay.” With thoughts of our outstanding Senior Dance and class picnic fresh in our minds we marched to the platform to receive our diplomas. Behind us lay pleasant memories, before, the Future, uncertain, but full of hope for us all. roim fiLAY NGAAowi. MCHeM srRY _ Boy Most Likely to Succeed Most Versatile Boy John Harunk Joan Langevin Jeanne Leland Best Boy Athlete Best Girl Athlete Friendliest Girl Roberta Grower Best Girl Student Thomas Leavitt Best Boy Student ur Jack McCarthy Patricia Linnell Best Groomed Boy Best Groomed Girl Elizabeth Day Most Versatile Girl Betsy Thorup Wittiest Girl Milton Murray Wittiest Boy Nancy Howell Most Attractive Girl Charles Longsworth Aiost Attractive Boy Memory Cane Those highlights from the class of ’47 will long be remembered . . . those lucky honor roll students . . . Bertie’s awards . . . the mystery of the missing conference room pane . . . the Vet’s smoking room . . . what we have¬ n’t heard about it!!! . . . A certain photogra¬ pher’s enthusiasm to take pictures down there . . . we wonder why? . . . Sophomore girls taking over the Senior men—watch out, that cradle will fall! . . . Nancy Hayes and Mr. Stergios passing out cigars when the mice were born . . . Mr. Rhuland walking around with a paper and pencil in study hall . . . the trio—Milty, Lenny and Bob—singing at the dances, ’’Chatanooga Choo Choo’ and ’’The Animal Fair” . . . Class baby—Elizabeth Jane Stimson . . . Coff’s and Don’s car,” their theme song, I Can’t Get Started” . . . Our envy of Charlie Cooper basking in the Florida sun . . . Tiger’s band welcoming the new under¬ classmen . . . Bendslev’s, the Dairy, and the ”Tote,” (Duck Pond) . . . Tommy rounding the girls up to sell programs at the good old football games . . . Lennie’s passes . . . Trips to Lexington, Walpole and Hingham ... no bleachers . . . tearing down the Needham goal posts . . . Bev, Bobbie and Sue strutting on down ’’and going to town” . . . the crowds gathering in the Arena . . . the Wellesley-Wal- pole game, everyone on the edge of his seat . . . Les Feldhouse, new hockey star . . Sargie’s quick shots . . .Gubellini’s jokes . Hines’ good looks . . . the many girls attending the basketball games at night to get in good shape for those tough opponents . . . Those high steppers, Pat and Nancy, in their new maroon uniforms were always ready to cheer our team on to victory . . . those mile-long biology tests . . . the Yearbook award last year . . . the penalty box in 313 for those World Series enthusiasts . . . and ten dozen of Fraser’s reddest roses to . . . Harold Nickelsen for the Wellesley an s cover, Pete LeCount for the letter¬ ing, the Wellesleyan typists, Virginia McCabe, Mary Chapman, Ann Mulvaney, Jean Smith, Joan Woodward, Lillian Taddia, and Mary Lou Tedoldi, without whom this yearbook would never have gone to press . . . The Senior Play Night contribution and its actors, Nancy Pratt, Jackie Lovewell, Tiger Furdon, Lenny Maccini, Elaine Johnson, Ray Moore, Billy Magorty, A1 Young, and Joan Nelson . . . Lib’s splendid work on the Student Council . . . Ray’s, Pete’s and Al’s photography . . . our determined basketball team . . . those high jumpers, Dave and Jerry, and pace-setters, Dick, Pecker, and Ray, not to mention John Perry with the shot . . . A1 Young and his oratorical triumphs. Here’s a Hi Ho to the Dances, a howl¬ ing success ... a lot of Senior talent . . . the college board exams and the harried expres¬ sions a week before we took them . . . Dan Dischino and Mr. Lindholm’s sense of humor . . . those modern dance classes! . , . the lunch¬ room lines . . . the corridor romances. ... thanks for the memories Class of 1947 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS STEPHEN AUST1LL Preside fit CHARLES LONGSWORTII Vice-President ELIZABETH DAY Secretary LEONARD MACC1N1 Treasurer JOHN D. ACLY Prep School “Jack” . dislikes women drivers . . . quiet . . . studious dog lover . Gym 2; Choir 2‘ Chorus 1; Rifle Club 2 PRISCILLA J. ALDRICH Junior College “Cilia” . . “You’re in the Army now —and he’s from Needham, too! cute feather-bobber . Seiler girl especially likes a grey convertible . Chorus 1; Twirling Corps 1, 2; Band Concert and Dance 1,2; Homeroom Treasurer 2 Wellesley PRISCILLA ALLEN Colby Junior College “Sis” . . . sports minded . girl’s field hockey captain . . loves to kid people . . . that big bass fiddle . . . friendly . neat, tailored clothes . . . Field Hockey 1 , 2, 3; Basket¬ ball 1, 2, 3; Softball 1; Orches¬ tra 1 , 2, 3; Band 1 , 2, 3; Chorus 1 ; Homeroom Treas¬ urer 3; Bradford 1, 3; Junior Usher; Wellesley an MODESTO AMALFI Work “Mud” . . . quiet . . . willing worker . . sports enthusiast . woman hater . . . Machine Shop Club 2 VIRGINIA AMES College “Ginny . . . good student . . . always smiling ambitious worker ... “a woman driver ' 5 fun to know . . . field Hockey 1, 2, 3; Basket¬ ball 1, 3; Baseball 1; Chorus 1; Student Council 1,3; Home¬ room Chairman 3; Senior Council; Junior Usher; Junior Prom; Bradford 1; Welles- lcya)i BARBARAJ. ANDERSON College “Barby . . . “that’s right . . . quiet ’til you know her . . friendly disposition . . artis¬ tic ability . . . V. M. I. . . . Chorus 1; Choir 3; Modern Dancing 3; Junior Prom; Sophomore Reception 3; Foot¬ ball Dance 3; Play Night 3; Bradford 2, 3; Wellesley an High RUTH ANDRESS Business School “Ruthie” . . . hates snobbish people . . . likes the movies . . . give me a week-end always with Lina Sewing Club 2 SARA L. ASHLAND College “Sallie” . . . has a smile for everyone . . . seen around with “Buell” . . . demure . . . good student . . . Choir 3; Chorus 1; Bradford 1, 2, 3; Play Night; Junior Prom Committee; A. A. Ticket Committee; Wellesleyan 3 STEPHEN P. AUSTiLL Ohio Wesleyan “Steve . . “Senor Suave . our president . he’ll go places . . . T. Dorsey will get a run for his money pet peeve; “a short transcription Orchestra 1 , 2, 3; Band 1 , 2, 3; Football 3; Play Night 1 , 2; J unior Prom Chairman; Chair¬ man of Play Night 3; Brad¬ ford: Student Council 1 , 2, 3; Oratorical Contest; Honorable Mention in U. S. History Es¬ say Contest; Class President 2, 3 HERBERT BALBONI Marines “Dude” . . . “this is a man ' s world” . . fun loving . . those shiny shoes . . . fond of eating . . . law student Hockey 1 , 2, 3; Football 1 , 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3; Choir 1 ; Leaders Club 1 , 2 PARASKERAS G. BARKAS Navy “Willie” . . . wise cracker . . . swell personality and a grin for all . . . he’ll sail the ocean blue . . . doesn’t like women’s perfumes, girls! CONSTANCE A. BAYER Junior College “Connie . . . always knitting . . . come in and get some candy, it’s on Fanny . . . very sweet . . . loves blind dates— most of them . . . always will¬ ing to help . . . Chorus 1; Twirling Corps 1, 2 AUDREY E. BEAN Chamberlain “Audie . please don’t call me “Beansie . seen in the halls with another blonde . . cute as a button . . great big dimples . . “Have you seen Pat? . . Chorus 1; Twirling Corps 2; Twirling Club 2; Junior Prom 2; Band Concert JEAN BECKWITH Af e rchandising School “Beck . . often seen in the Natick movies . . . cute laugh . . . special cheerleader for Thanksgiving game . . . Basketball 3; Chorus 1; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Twirling Corps PETER BECKWITH Unive rsity o f Michigan “Pete” . . . musician . . able photographer . . . always on the spot with his camera . . . shares “Otto’s” views on dungarees . . . small and wiry Band 1,2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Rifle Club 1; J unior Prom; Bradford 3; Wellesleyan 2, 3 ALLAN BERRY Northeastern “Al . . . musician . . . likes to sleep . . . dependable . . . hard worker . . . Believe it or not he has no pet peeve . . . sports fan . . . Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 3; Student Council 2; Bradford 3; Wellesleyan • Seniors ’47 JOHN 1 . BEZANSON M echanic Quiet . likes fishing . mechanically inclined . shy smile . . . loves the great out¬ doors . Machine Shop Club 2 ALLAN BIGLLY College “Navajo” . . . “Big” . . . rough and ready . . . loves to eat . . . Herb’s buddy . . . wears those flashy shirts . . . large vo¬ cabulary . . . Football 1, 2, 3 GHORGL D. BROWN Engineer “Buster . . . out for sports . . , women drivers aren ' t really bad, George . . farm boy likes horses . . . Leaders Club; Gym Team 2; Football 2, 3; Track 2; Cross Country 3 GORDON W. BROWN Travel “Gordy” . . . full of fun . . likes cold weather . . . fond of pleasure riding in trucks . . . dislikes school . pho¬ tography fan Choir 1, 2, 3 ROLAND CAMPBELL Norfolk County Agricultural School “Roly” . . . “track” terror . . . a would-be farmer . . . pet peeve; Furdon’s flashy socks Football J. V. 1; Baseball 1; Cross Country Squad 3 ; Sports Club 1; Rifle Club 2 LLL CANFIELD Work “Halfpint” . . . tiny and al¬ ways on the go . dislikes Wellesley boys (that is all but one) ... a cheery laugh . . . “Shorty” Bradford 3 Wellesley High ROBERT BOYD Western Nurseries “Bonesy” . . . great help to our choir . . . quiet . . . longs for Overbrook . . . first one to laugh—last one to stop . . . Choir 1, 2, 3; Machine Shop Club 2 LINA BROSS1 Work “Lee” ... a beautiful seam¬ stress . . . always with Ruth . . . engaging smile . . . dis¬ likes rolled-up dungarees Sewing Club 2 MARY BROWN Travel Quiet and friendly ... a Navy gal . . . real blonde . . . good student . . . stick-to-it- iveness . well travelled woman . . . MARILYN BUELL Oherlin “Buell” . . . incessant chat¬ terer . . . seen with Sallie . . . slow down to ninety . . . Field Hockey 1; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Bradford 2, 3; Junior Usher; Sophomore Recep¬ tion 3; Football Dance 3; Junior Prom; Ticket Commit¬ tee A. A.; Play Night 3; Wellesleyan KWAI-JUN CHANG Nursing “Kwai” . . . entered from Dana Hall . . . small but a great asset to the hockey team . . . hates fish . . . loves (?) mid-term warnings . . . cute giggle ... “I wanna go back to Honolulu” . . . (just for a visit) . . . Field Hockey 2, 3; Softball 2 MARY CHAPMAN Further Schooling “Chappy” (no relation to the “other one” we all know) . . . easy going . . . want to know what’s wrong w ith Wellesley boys? . . . just ask Mary . . . twinkling . . . Chorus 1; Choir 2; Sewing Club 2; Basketball 1; Operetta DONALD H. CLAUSON College “Tiny” Overbrook boy . likes soft-hearted women . universally liked . . . good actor . Fetrillo II... Football 1; Boys ' Chorus 1; Rifle Club 2; Sophomore “Ice Breaker 3 WILLIAM COCHRAN A1 usician “Itchi” (we hope not) . . re¬ member the fight cheer at the football games . excel¬ lent cornet player hates ugly girls (nothing personal we hope) . always too ready with a comeback . Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1,2, 3; Track 1; Bradford Art Edi- tor 3 Seniors ’47 CYNTHIA COE College “Cinny” (touch of the imp) originality in clothes fashion career . . “we’re severed for life” . . . Need¬ ham? . . Badminton 2; Bradford 1, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Modern Dancing 3; Flay Night 2; Junior From; Wellesley an 3 JOHN COFFEY College “Coff” likes “old vin¬ tage” . . . autos . . . “a fan of world lit” . pet peeve: women who drive at ten miles per hour . . . country club slouch Basketball 3; Rifle Club 2 FREDERICK A. CONNORS Ctllege Rhythm King takes in¬ terest in short girls stu¬ dious . what a physique! . booming laugh Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3 ; Orchestra 2, 3 ELIZABETH DAY C liege “Lib” . . . versatility plus master of the 88’s . . long shining pageboy (unless it’s damp out) . . popular with everyone . . . irked by bow ties . . . active in school af¬ fairs . . . Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Concert Band 2, 3; Student 1, 2, 3; President of Student Council 3; J unior Usher; Class Treas¬ urer 2, 3; Field Hockey 2, 3; Football Dance 2, 3; Play Night Wellesley CAMERON DEAN Wheat n “Cam” . a wonderful gal . . . dislikes boys with whiffles . . . main interest lies in Need¬ ham? . Cam and Liz . . . good dresser. . . “my Ford” . . Basketball 1; Chorus 1; Mod¬ ern Dancing 2, 3; Junior Prom; Wellesley an MARCIA DOBIS C liege An all-round gal . . . swell personality . . . good pianist . . “oh neat” . . . nice clothes . . good sense of humor . . woman driver in her merry Oldsmobile . . . Field Hockey 1, 2, 3; Basket¬ ball 1; Softball 1; Choir 1, 2; Operetta 2; Band 2, 3; Orches¬ tra 3; Band Concert 2, 3; Brad¬ ford 3; Junior Prom; Play Night 1; Bulletin Board 3; Wellesleyan; Football Dance 2; Sophomore Reception 2, 3 THOMAS W. DOWNER College “T. D.” . . . regrets having same homeroom for three years . . . swell guy . . . Gar¬ rulous . . . always has an answer . . . efficient editor . . . Choir 1, 2, 3; Band 2, 3; As¬ sembly Committee Chairman 3; Junior Prom; Sophomore Reception; Play Night 1; Operetta 2 ; Band Concert 2,3; Bradford 3; Co-editor Welles¬ ley an LESTER FELDHOUSE Law School “Les” . . in Bruins lineup 1950? . . . comedy character . . . likes quiet women . . Fells Fella . . . Hockey 2, 3; Rifle Club 1, 2 JANICE GAHM Endicott “Jannie” . . . fussy about her clothes . . . doesn’t see why boys say they can’t dance even if they can’t . . . will probably have a wedding gown made f-om a parachute . . . Football Dance 1; Sophomore Reception 2; Bradford 3 PATRICIA DWYER Undecided “Pat” . . . effervescent red head . . who’s Rock from Needham? . . . the pride of the twirling corps . . . “Audie and me is pals” . . . Chorus 1; Drum Majorette I, 2, 3; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Tumbling Team 2, 3; Twirling Club 2; Band Concert and Dance 1, 2, 3 DAVID FOSS College “Pinky” . . . star on the foot¬ ball field . . . not to mention his shining on the track ... a “hubba hubba” man . . . hates the color “Red” . . . Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Leaders Club 3; Football 2, 3; Track 2 , 3 JOHN GANNON College “Jackson” . . . sincere . . . pop¬ ular with everyone . . . depend¬ able and authoritative . . . knows cops . . . athletic . Football Manager 2, 3; Cross Country 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Chairman 1; Stu¬ dent Council 1; National Honor Society 2, 3; Bradford 2, 3; Junior Usher; Rifle Club 2; Handbook Committee 1, 2; Wellesleyan High • Seniors ’47 MARJORIE ELLIS Junior College “Margie” . . . “all for the cause” . . . snappy number with a happy smile . . . absent often on Mondays—why? . . . loves to sleep . . . smart dresser . . . against homework . . . (teachers take note) . . . Chorus 1; Twirling Corps 2; Gym E xhibition; Homeroom Treasurer 2; Twirling Club 2; Football Dance 3 GEORGE FREES Engineering College “Shiv” . . . friendly personality . . . another who has noticed the way gossip spreads in “Ye Old Alma Mater” . . . shiek (with a harem) . . . Rifle Club 2; Football Dance; Bradford Art Staff 3 SALLY GATES Swarthmore “Sal” . . . “Our Chief 1 grand personality . . . loathes mushrooms . . . assiduous . . . has faculty for doing things well . . . Badminton 1; Tennis Team 1, 2; Dramatic Club 2; Nation¬ al Honor Society; Bradford 1, 2; Assembly Committee 3; Play Night 1; Junior Prom; Student Council 2; Junior Usher; Homeroom Chairman 2; Homeroom Treasurer 3; Co-editor of Wellesleyan ELIZABETH ENRIGHT Junior College “Liz” . . . “oh, cut it out” . . . little cutie with long tresses . . . have you seen “Red” or Kutchie? . . . wonderful pal to all . . . loves sports and the Bruins . . . Chorus 1; Gym Exhibition 1; Twirling Corps 2; Twirling Club 2; Junior Prom POLLYANNE FURMAN Pembroke Lively addition to Wellesley . . . transferred from Davis High, N. Y. . . . hates snob¬ bish, gossipy people . . . (hope she doesn’t refer to W. H. S.) . . . girl at the cash register . . . Junior Usher; Play Night 3; Sophomore Reception 3; Wel¬ lesleyan WALTER GLEASON Work “Wally” . . . drummerboy. . . mechanic . . . loves to roller skate . . . dislikes women drivers . . . short and dark . . . Jenny ' s number one man . Gym Team 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3 ELLEN GOULD Simmons “Goo” . . . handles the finan¬ cial end of things . . . “Have you seen Guerney?” . . ex¬ presses herself with her hands . . . “Oh, quite!” . . . excellent debater . . . Bradford 1, 2, 3;Junior Usher; Play Night 1; Debating Club 2; Wellesleyan LILLIAN GROSS College Entered from New Haven High . . . full of fun and ideas . . . sharp sense of humor . . . curly hair . . . powerhouse of determination . . . always on the go . . . jazz fiend . . . Tennis 2; Bradford 2, 3; Play Night 2; Dramatic Club 2; Wellesley an VIRGINIA HALEY Nur sing “Ginny” . . one of Mrs. Burns’ “admirable” altos likes girls in slacks . Asia¬ tic atmosphere . . . “J ug- haid” . . . Voice Class 1, 2; Choir l, 2, 3 DAVID HALL Navy “Dave” ... a future bell- bottom trouser boy (unless they change the uniform) . . . dislikes women road “hogs” . . . unobtrusive . . . different angle on everything JOHN HARUNK Undecided “Pecker” . . . guards the net with his life . . “Bingville Boy” . . . football co-captain . popular . . . dislikes women teachers . . . plans to retire . . . Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 3; Track 1, 2; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Senior Council 3; Homeroom Chair¬ man 1, 2, 3; Football Commit¬ tee; Sophomore Ice Breaker NANCY HAYES Simmons “Bubbles” . . . those letters from Chicago! . . . personality all her own .. . finger in a lot of pies ... chatterbox! . . . color¬ ful clothes combinations . . . Sophomore Reception 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2; Play Night 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1; Operetta; Modern Dancing 3; Bradford 1, 3; Bulletin Board 3; Junior Prom Committee; Football Dance 1, 2; Wellesleyan Wellesley High ROBERTA GROWER College “Bertie” . . . A-plus student . . . usually in a dither over the Bradford deadlines . . . stupendous vocabulary . . . journalistic tendencies . . . collects English and history awards . . . Bradford 1, 2; Editor-in-chief 3; Townsman Reporter 2, 3; Play Night 1 , 2; National Honor Society 2, 3; History Award 2; Legion Essay Award 2; Junior Usher; Dramatic Club 2; Junior Prom . . . HELEN S. GUERNSEY Oberlin “Guerny” . . . musical . . . friendly to all . . . seen with Ellen . . . broken oboe reeds . . . distinctive personality . . . Basketball 1 ; Choir 2, 3; Band 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 3; Operetta; National Honor So¬ ciety 2; Bradford 2, 3; Driving Club 2; Sophomore Recep¬ tion 3; Play Night 1 , 3;Junior Usher; Football Dance; Wel¬ lesleyan HAROLD S. HANKS Massachusetts State “Hanko” •. . . loves a good laugh . . . hates lunchroom lefties . . . one of the morning newspaper readers in 209 . . . first one out at 2:30 . . Chorus 1; Rifle Club 2 ROBERT HARDY Technical School “Bob” . . . those corny jokes . . . never in a hurry . . . hates being ousted from Benslev’s . . . goes for Junior girl(s) . . . the eternal trio—Hardy, Min¬ er, and Steeves . . . Junior Usher; Junior Prom; Wellesleyan JANE HOPKINS College “Janie” . . . sweet personality . . . friendly . . . always willing to help out . . . hates smoke in her face . . . one of the early arrivals . . . NANCY HOWELL College “Holly” . . . sweet and easy on the eyes . . . artistic talent . . . femininity personified . . . exponent of the 14-day Palm¬ olive plan . . . Nancy with the laughing face . . . Chorus 1; Student Council 2, 3; Senior Council 3; Bulletin Board Committee 3; Modern Dancing 2, 3;Jacket Dance 2; Junior Prom; Football Dance 3 ROBERT HUMPHREY Illinois Institute of Technology “Hump” . . Oh ' those color combinations ' . tall and blonde . . . doesn ' t like women who pluck their eyebrows . . . pals around with “Cotf” . . BEVERLEY JACKSON La sell “Bev” . . . “Atta chuck” . our little blonde cheerleader . “flathead’” . plenty of vim and vigor watch her cut a rug ... a smile for every¬ one Chorus 1; Gym Squad Leader 2, 3; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Gym Exhibition 1; Tumbling Exhibition 2, 3; Driving Cl ub 2 Seniors ’47 ELAINE JOHNSON College “Johnney” . scholarly in¬ clinations . . quiet but al¬ ways ready for fun . An¬ dover . . neattailoredclothes transferred from Port Chester High, New York . Play Night 3; Sophomore Re¬ ception 3; Legion Essay Award 2; Dramatic Club 2 ROBERT KEEMAN Travel “Bob” . . . great help to foot¬ ball team . . good guitar player . . glides through the water with the greatest of ease dislikes talkative women . . . Football 2, 3; Basketball 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3 JANE KELTIE Connecticut College “Kettle” . . tres petite scintillating wit . neat clothes . has an answer for everything . . . conscientious student . . Chorus; Operetta 2; Bradford 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2; Play Night 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom; Junior Usher; Sophomore Re¬ ception 3; Football Dance 3; Modern Dancing 3; Senior Play; Bulletin Board Commit¬ tee 3; Wellesleyan JEAN KENNEDY Further Schooling “Ken” . . . the gal with the passion for crushes . short crispy brown hair and big blue eyes . . oh, that walk . just “luvs” history! . . . Chorus; Junior Prom; Foot¬ ball Dance 1, 2; Sophomore Reception 2; Jacket Dance; Bradford 3; Drivers Club 2; Wellesleyan Wellesley KATHLEEN P. KESSLER Marriage Carrot top . who is that special Framingham boy? . . K. Kessler to the office . . . loves gum . . Drivers Club 2 SARGENT KINLIN College “Sarge” . . . “Dynamo in de arena” . . . dislikes homework . . . wings on his feet and a hockey stick in his hands . Needham . . . the Kinlin Klan . . Hockey 1, 2, 3; Machine Club JOAN LANGEVIN Regis “Langie” . . . cute grin . . . able athlete . . . gum crackers annoy her . . . right comments wrong time . . . great teaser . . . Field Hockey 1, 2, 3; Basket¬ ball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2; Softball 1, 2; Chorus 1; Foot¬ ball Dance 2, 3; Sophomore Reception 2, 3; Junior Prom; Bracifo rd 3; Wellesley an THOMAS LEAVITT Middlebury “Tom” . . . man amongst men . . . intellectual . . . strong, silent type ... a great asset to the choir . . . Football 2, 3; Track 2; Choir 1, 2, 3; Operetta 2; Welles - leyan; Junior Usher JEANNE LELAND Colby Junior “Le-le” . . “ pretty girl is like a melody” . loves to sing over the loud speaker . . . oh, those be-au-ti-ful blonde tresses with that sensa¬ tional dip . . artistic ability . . . “remember—keep smil¬ ing” . . . Student Council 1, 2, 3; Senior Council 3; Choir 3; Junior Prom; Sophomore Reception 3; Football Dance 2, 3; Jacket Dance 2; Modern Dancing 2, 3; Wellesleyan PATRICIA LINNELL College “Patsy” . . . luscious clothes and super jewels ... a blonde sensation . . . “Ha, ha, I fooled ’em” . . a redhead in her life . . . weekends in Fal¬ mouth . . . she doesn’t like snobbish people in Welles¬ ley . . . Chorus 1; Student Council 1; Junior Prom 2; Modern Danc¬ ing Club 2 CHARLES LONGSWORTH Amherst “Chic” . . . studied non¬ chalance . . . those blinding ties! . . friendly grin . blushes a deep crimson . . . “tops” with everyone ... an all-round guy . . . Football 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2; Home¬ room Chairman 1; Class Vice- president 3; National Honor Society 2, 3; Junior Usher; Harvard Award 2; Stamp Com¬ mittee 2; Sophomore Recep¬ tion 2; Football Dance 3 MADELEINE LOUGEE Colby Junior “Maddie” . . . quiet . . . dili¬ gent student . . . dislikes people who cheat . . . seldom seen without Jackie . . . Badminton 2; Chorus 1; Bulle¬ tin Board Committee 2; Wel¬ lesley Club Award 2; Welles¬ leyan High • Seniors ’47 PETER LE COUNT College “Pete” ... a scholar . . . just loves all those money drives . . . “LeCount de Wellesley High” . . . silent but alert . . . J unior Usher; Basketball Man¬ ager 2; Basketball 3 ROBERT E. LEE Work “Bob” . . . usually tearing around in an auto . . . “atta go” ... a true master of the terpsichorean art . . . tall and dark . . . thinks Friday’s lunch shift too quiet . . . Football 1,2; Choir 1, 2 LAWRENCE LITVACK College “Lickie” to some, “Larry” to others . . toots a torrid trumpet . . a future Charlie Spivac . . . studious . . . mirth¬ ful personality ... a friend to all . . . Intramural Football 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Swing Orchestra 1, 2; Band Concert l, 2, 3; Sophomore Reception 2, 3 CHARLES LLOYD Post-Graduate “Charlie” . . . willing worker around school . . . friendly smile for everyone . . . faithful band member . . . flashy trousers . . . handy with sound effects . . . Band 1,2, 3; Orchestra;Junior Prom; Play Night 2, 3; Senior Play I, 3 JOHN C. LOVE WELL Harvard Law “Jack” . . studious . . . effi¬ cient worker . . . pet peeve; snobbish cliques . . always seen with “Maddie” . . . “Jack” of many trades . . . Dramatic Club 1, 2; Bulletin Board Committee 1, 2, 3; As¬ sembly Committee; Bradford 1; Wellesley Club English Award DORIS LUNCHICK Simmons “Dodie” . . . studious . grand gal ... fun to know . . . quiet type . . . classy clothes . . Field Hockey 2, 3; Sophomore Reception 2; Junior Usher; Junior Prom; Bradford 2; National Honor Society 2; Wellesleyan LEONARD MACCINI College “Lenny” . . . what a build 1 . . . aquatic artist . . . Hockey Hercules (ditto football and baseball) . . . co-captain in football and hockey . . dis¬ likes dancing with tall women . . . “got any gum?” . . . Football 1, 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3; Vice President Student Council 3; Class Secretary 2, 3; Senior Council; Home¬ room Chairman 2, 3 SUNDA MAGLIOZZI Business School “Suddy” . . . Oh! my hair . . . gobs of gum . . . eyes of blue . . . beautiful long fingernails . . . dislikes silly sopho¬ mores . . . Gym Exhibition 1; Chorus 1; Decoration Committee for Graduation 2; Driving Club 2 JUDITH MARENGHI Business School Always with gum ... oh! Catherine’s red gloves . . Cuban Pete . . . always on the go . . . likes to make speeches! Gym Exhibition 1; Driving Club 2; Bulletin Board Com¬ mittee 3; Bradford 3 EDWARD K. MATHEWS Navy Transferred from Valley Forge (Brr! It was a mighty cold winter, eh?) . . . seen with Gene . . . pet peeve; trying to ski . . . ROBERT McCAUGHIN Army “Blozo” . . .John’s perennial pal . . . “Tib’s” right hand man . . . pet peeve; a certain short damsel (!?!) . . class crooner . . . Choir 1, 3; Junior Prom; Class Vice-president 1, 2 JOAN McCURDY College “Mac” . . .vitality plus . willing worker . . . loves those wintery skiing days . . . special interest in the track team . Basketball 1 , 2, 3; Choir 1 , 2, 3; Orchestra 3; Band 1 , 2, 3; Bradford 1 , 2 , 3; National Honor Society 2; Bulletin Board 3;Junior Usher; Home¬ room Treasurer; Precinct Cap¬ tain of A. A.; Wellesleyan Wellesley High WILLIAM MAGORTY College “Bill” . . . “Atlas the Second” . . . “son of the fighting Irish” . . . real sports enthusiast . . . “I’ll do whatever the rest do” . . . Football 2, 3; Bulletin Board Committee 3; Play Night 1,2; Sophomore Reception 2, 3 VIRGINIA McCABE Further Schooling “Ginger” . . . infectious gig¬ gles . . . once she starts she can’t stop . . tiny like her sisters . . . last of the Mc¬ Cabes . . . hates X period study in 302 . . Chorus 1; Football Dance 2; Junior Prom; Bradford 3; Wellesleyan ROBERT McGRATH College “Mac” . . . class jitterbug . . popular . . . “Romeo” . . likes to eat . . . fond of a blonde . . . one of the three “Moes” . . . Football 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3; Choir 3; Homeroom Treas¬ urer 2, 3 YVONNE MANDOFF Business School “Eve” . . . came to us from Framingham . . . remember those long braids!!! pillar of the choir . . . lively on the basketball court . . . pet peeve; men (what she’s missing) . . . Choir 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3 jack McCarthy College “Mac” . . . best groomed . . . bright boy . . . that laugh . . . likeable (must run in the family) . . . pet peeve; Spanish teacher(s?) DANIEL McLEAN Undecided “Dan” . . . silent type . long, lean, and lanky . . . hates cigarette “moochers” Charlie’s Buddy Chorus 3 RICHARD MINRK Dartmouth “Dick” . partial to French dislikes redheads with contagious colds . . . hates nail polish Track Team 3; Choir 1, 2, 3; Operetta; Student Council 1; Junior Usher; Junior From; Sophomore Reception 3; Homeroom Chairman 1; W el- lesleyan JOHN V. MONAGHAN “Val ... A young man’s fancy turns to red!!!! . . . quiet . . often (?) seen with Patsy Seniors ’47 JFNNARO MONTOPOL.1 Wentu ' orth Institute “Jerry . . . friendly but watch out for explosion at any time . . . contagious smile . . . Oh! those women teachers! . . Hockey 2, 3; Track 2, 3 RAYMOND S. MOORH College “Ray” . . . quiet but friendly . liked by all . . . dislikes people that are late . . a “square” dancer . . . Track 1, 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Cross Country 3; Choir 1; Leaders Club 2; Junior Prom; Wcllesleyan ANN MULVANEY Nursing “Her Nibs” . . plans never to get married (we’ll wait and see) . . . winning smile . Oh’ the horror of short men ' . . . seen with the “butcher” . Drivers Club 2; Gym Exhibi¬ tion 1; Essay Award 1; Chorus 1; Wellesley an MILTON MURRAY Army “Fish” ... all around athlete . . . witty remarks class lover . . Hockey Co-Captain . good law student . . the third Moe Football 1, 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Chairman 2, 3 Wellesley JOAN NELSON Lasell “Joanie 1 ’ . . pet pevee is the assemblies . quiet . . . able actress . . . Remember Play Night? . . . “now let me see” . Chorus 1; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Play Night 2, 3; Sophomore Reception 3; Football Dance 3; Bulletin Board Committee 3; Junior Usher; Bradford 3; Wellesleyan RAYMOND C. NEWTON College “Newt” . always seen be¬ hind a flashbulb . T . a per¬ sonality worth knowing . . abhors gambling restriction in school . . . friendly . . . long, lean, and lanky . . . Bradford 1, 2, 3; Rifle Club 2; Junior Prom; Football Dance; Homeroom Treasurer; Welles¬ leyan 1, 2, 3 JOSEPH NICCOLI Work “Joe” . . . sharp shop expert . . . one of our best students . . . shy . . . willing worker . . . dislikes females . . . Baseball 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society 2; Machine Shop Club 2; Junior Usher PRANK O’NEIL Journalism “Pars” . . . transferred from Grosse Point, Mich. . . . dis¬ likes lovers . . . popular . . . good dancer . . . curly locks? Football 3; Basketball 3; American Legion Award NANCY J. PPABODY Fashion Design First class drum majorette . . . known by her red hair . . . beautiful complexion . . as¬ pirations in the field of fashion design ... the twins . . . Basketball 2; Choir 1, 2, 3; Drum Major 2, 3; Majorette 1; Operetta 2; Junior Usher; Bradford 3; Wellesley an HARALD NICKELSEN Massachusetts Art “Nick” . . . peeved by three things — math, having his name misspelled, and unsuc¬ cessful jokes . . . (Have you heard some of the latest??) . . . Football 1; Track 3; Rifle Club 2; Art Awards 1, 2: Bradfo rd: Wellesley an RICHARD ORI Navy “Deacon” . . . planning to serve Uncle Sam . . . always has a friendly smile and a “Hi” for everyone ... an artist (!!?) . . . dislikes high class girls . . . Choir 1; Machine Club 1, 2 ELIZABETH M. PEIRCE Mt. Holyoke “Bep” . . . always laughing . . . oodles of gorgeous sweat¬ ers natch . . . full of fun . . . vocabulary lover (?)... every¬ body’s friend . . .Junior Year at Walnut Hill Chorus 1; Field Hockey 3; Basketball 1; Bradford 1 , 3; Bulletin Board Committee 3; Sophomore Reception 3; Foot¬ ball Dance 3; Wellesley an High • Seniors ’47 DAVID OAKES Undecided “Dave” . . . quiet . . . where’s Zuki? . . . seen at the Natick movies . . Oh! those Fram¬ ingham women! Football 1, 2, 3 BARBARA I. OSGOOD Work “Tres” petite . . . cheerful disposition . . . those “wolves” of the highway (too bad there aren’t more highways) . . summers at Ocean Park . . . JOHN PERRY College “Johnnie” . . . tall blonde . . . our star shot-putter . . foot¬ ball enthusiast . quiet and reserved . . . Track 1, 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Leaders Club 2 MARY OLMEDI Buyer “Oh, you ' re kidding” . . . dark featherbob . . . forever with Patsy . . . nothing like a beautiful white coat . . . doesn’t care for men!—Mary! U. S. Marine Corps has its good points . . . Chorus 1; Gym Exhibition 1; Driving Club 2 MARY ANN OTTO Lasell Junior College “Kip . . . quiet . . . nice looking . . . demure . . seen with Peabody . . . reliable . . . Tumbling Team 2; Twirling Corps 1, 2, 3; Wellesley an PETER C. POPKO ' Tufts “Pete” . . genial guy . swell sense of humor . . . smooth dancer . . . one of our tall men . . . “sure thing always glad to help out . . . potent . . . Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom; Sophomore Reception 2; Wcl- lesl) an SALLY PORTLR Nursing “Sally” . . . “for the love ol Pete” . . . biologist . seen with “Sharpy” . . . knitting is a fancy—have you seen those argyle socks? . . . Field Hockey 1; Basketball 1, 3; Red Cross 3; Wellesley an NANCY PRATT Antioch “Prattie . . . vivacious definite dramatic talent driver of the “34 Red Devil” . . . pet peeve; people who don’t know where Dover is! . . . (Got a road map?) Bradford 3; Dramatic Club 2; Assembly Committee 3; Play Night 2, 3; Junior Usher; Wellesleyan ANNE QUIGLEY Work “Bob” . . office helper full of fun ... a Navy gal dislikes people without a sense of humor . Gym Exhibition 1; Chorus 1 Driving Club 2; Choir 1, 2 GENE RAYMOND Further Schooling “Raymie” . individual per¬ sonality . . . never gets near a woman driver . avoids “domineering dames” at Bend- slev’s . . . Choir 2, 3 PETER RESM1N1 Work “Snooks . . . one of the “Back Bay” crowd . . . strictly make companions . that eternal grin . . . pet peeve; girl smokers . . . Machine Shop Club 2 CHARLOTTE REYNOLDS College “Chy” . . pet peeve; narrow minded people . . . has a sense of humor . . . always with Barbara . . . friendly and pleasant . . Oh! that R. I. man! . . Gym Exhibition 1; Basketball 1; Play Night 2; Twirling Corps 2 JUNE REYNOLDS Work “J unie” . . . friendly to all . . . swell disposition . . corridor crusader . . . likes sports . cute dimples . . . Driving Club 2; Chorus 1 EDR1S ROBERTS Bentley “Hymie . . . hunter of pheas¬ ants . . little fella from the Fells . . . loves(?) women driv¬ ers . . Another Roberts coming up! . . Football 1; Boys’ Chorus 1; Rifle Club 2 BARBARA ROBINSON Lasell “Bobbie” . . . entered from Branksome Hall, Toronto, Canada . . those twinkling eyes . . . French—the bane of her existence . . . sparkling personality . . . Cheerleader 3; Bradford 2, 3; Play Night 3; Junior Prom; Sophomore Reception 3; Foot¬ ball Dance 3; Wellesleyan BETTY JANE RORKE Work “Rebel” . . . transferred from Bristol, Va. . . . cute southern drawl! . . a mighty mite, that is, suh! . . . always knitting . DORIS M. RUNDLETT College Full of wit . . . avoids fellas with flashy ties . . . fun to know . . . musical . . . “where ' s Chy?” . . . Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Sewing Club 2 JEAN RUSSELL College Transferred from Oak Ridge, Tenn. . . . (egad! the atom!) . adores biology(?) . . . friendly . . witty remarks . . . nice clothes . . . always has a joke on hand . . . special interest in Harvard . . . Tennis 2, 3; Bradford 2, 3; Play Night 3; Senior Play 3; Jacket Dance 2; Junior Prom; Sophomore Reception 3; Foot¬ ball Dance 3; Wellesleyan Wellesley High JOHN SANFORD Marines “Sanupe “Epunas spelled backwards . . . “how to chuck” . . . lover of Framingham pizza . blonde bombardier . a history enthusiast? . Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3 JEANNE SAWDEY University of New Hampshire “ Sawdey” charming . . pet peeve; affected people . . . lush clothes Senorita Suave! . . her song; “Whiffle While You Work . Field Hockey 1, 2, 3; Basket¬ ball 1, 2, 3; Softball 1; Chorus 1; Homeroom Treasurer 3; Junior Prom; Football Dance 2, 3; Play Night 1, 3; Sopho¬ more Reception 3; Bradford 3: Wellesley an Seniors ’47 VIRGINIA SEELY Westbrook. Junior College “Ginny” ... a swell gal . . ambitious . . soft voice . “Speak up, Ginny” . . . fun to know . . . enjoys those va¬ cation trips . Basketball 3; Student 1, 2; Senior Council; Sophomore Reception; Junior Prom; Wel¬ lesley an JEANNE SHARPE University of Iowa “Sharpie” . . . transferred from Newton High . . sharp enough . . . studious . . . seen with Sally . . . Contributor’s Club 2; Brad¬ ford; Wellesley an FRANCES SMITH College “Franny ” ... a true friend . sweet. . . good seamstress . quiet . . . popular . . a doodler . . . Basketball 1; Chorus 1; Driv¬ er’s Club 2; Wellesley an NORMA SNOW College “Rusty” . . . wavy red hair . . . active in school affairs pet peeve; minor details . flashy cars . . . from deep in the Fells Basketball 1; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2; Choir 2, 3; Bradford!, 3; Assembly Com¬ mittee 2, 3; Flay Night 1, 2; Junior From; Sophomore Re¬ ception 2, 3; Football Dance 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2; Welles- leyan Wellesley JOYCE MAY SPEAR Ctllege True friendship is her wish . . . lots of fun . . . willing worker . . . loves New York City . . . Basketball 1; Choir 2, 3; Chorus l;Junior Usher; Soph¬ omore Reception 2, 3; Foot¬ ball Dance 1, 2, 3; Play Night 1, 2;Junior Prom 2; Bradford 1, 2, 3; Wellesley an CARL R. STEEVES Chemical Engineering “Dick” . . . rich, melodious voice . . . backbone of the choir . . . loves to clown . . . hates being ousted from Bend- slev’s for singing . . . French a la Steeves . . . Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3; Operetta 2; Homeroom Chair¬ man 2; Student Council 2; Stage Committee SUE STICKLIN Sargent “Suzie” . . . full of pep great little tumbler . . . snappy cheerleader . . . known in Needham (as well as in Welles¬ ley) . . . chronic officitis at 2:30 . . . pet peeve; “Lefty’s” car . . . Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Gym Ex¬ hibition 1, 2; Driver’s Club 2; Chorus 1; Tumbling 2, 3; Baseball 1 FRANKLIN THISTLE College “Red” . . . interested in his¬ tory ) . . . L-O-U-D neckties . that red face result of hot trumpet playing . . . pet peeve; corny musicians . . Band 3; Orchestra 3 JOSEPH TIMMONS Navy “Roam” . . . “Anchors A- weigh” . . . Handsome hunk o’ man . . a real friendly kid . . . loves his law class . Hockey 1, 2; Wellesley an RUTH SULLIVAN College “Ruthie” . . . nice to know . . . stick-to-itiveness . . .always on the go . . . Driving Club 2; Chorus 1 ELSA THORGERSON Undecided “Els” . . . hard worker . . avoids insincere people . . . try to pronounce her middle name! . . . that Norwegian look . . Chorus 1; Choir 3; Junior Usher; Play Night 1, 2, 3; Bradford 2, 3; Sophomore Re¬ ception 2, 3; Football Dance 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom; Welles- leyan ALFRED H. TODESCO Banking “Freddie” . . . smart dresser . . . dislikes trouble . . . look¬ ing forward to banker’s hours Rifle Club High • Seniors ’47 FRED SWAN Service “Skip” . . . doesn’t like girls in high school . . . (where does he like them?) . Seen with the taxi boy Rifle Club 1, 2 RICHARD THORNTON Princeton “Dick” . . . pilots a grey win¬ dowless auto (extra -as we go to press, something new has been added—trumpet foot¬ ers) . . . reserved . . . doesn’t care for “apple polishers” . . . Track 1, 2, 3; Track Captain 3; Football; Band 2, 3; Orches¬ tra I, 2, 3; Wellesley an ALBERT VINAL Radio “Buddy” . . . hater of women’s hats . . . tall, dark and quiet . . . always seen at the Music Box . . . lover of every variety of radio . . . masterful me¬ chanic . . . Basketball 1; Rifle Club 2 LILLIAN J. TADDIA College “Lil” . . . scintillating . . . well liked . . . dislikes setting her hair . . . good sport . . . Baseball 2; Bradford 3; Ice Breakers Entertainment Com¬ mittee 3; Junior Usher 1 BETSY JANE THORUP College “Bep” . . . vivacious . . . queen quipster . . . personality plus . . . quiet as a mouse (!?!)... orginator of the Wellesley Commercial . . a way with men (“This is the end!”) . . . “What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes At Me For?” . . . Choir 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1; Publicity; Basketball 2; Football Dance 3; Tumbling 2, 3; Wellesleyan; D. A. R. History Award THOMAS WALSH College “Muscles” . . . clever clown . . . a build all his own . . . “Bingville Boy” . . . basket¬ ball star . . . another lover . . . very active in school affairs . . . Football 3; Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3; Student Coun¬ cil; Homeroom Chairman 2; Stamp Committee 2 RUTH WATSON Bennett Junior College “Gazafus” to Bob . . . “Ma” to others . . . basketball is her forte . . . attractive blonde . . . hates to wait for people . . . “Wat” . . . got your car? . . . Basketball 2, 3; Choir 3; Play Night 1; Ice Breaker 2, 3 ALAN WEBBER Construction School “Al” . . . wishes there was a smoking lounge in W. H. S. . . . silent type . . . seen arriv¬ ing at 8:29 on the dot . Choir 1, 2; Rifle Club 2 THEODORE WEGERDT College “Teddy” . . . tall and silent . . . good dancer . . . oodles of autos . . . goes far short girls . . . blond, curly hair . . . Football 1 BLANCHE WESTHAVER Lasell “Red” (No, we won’t tell you why) . . . good at modern dancing . . . ever see her do the Hula? . . . cute li’l pug nose . . . one of the three songsters” . . . Joey, the zircon, you know . . . Student Council 1; Modern Dancing 2, 3; Football Dance 2, 3; Junior Prom; Chorus; Ice Breaker 2, 3 VIRGINIA WHEATON Business School “Billie” . . Dark-haired . . always ready to have fun . . Why, oh why, do people call us bobby soxers? . . . Trans¬ ferred from Brighton High School . . . Driving Club 2 MARY XERAS Aviation Dark-haired . . . not too fond of Wellesley boys . . . cheerful and friendly . . . Hubba—that out of town boy . . . Gym Exhibition 1; Junior Prom 2; Ice Breaker 3; Foot¬ ball Dance 2; Sewing Club 2 ARTHUR WOODWARD College “Art” . . . connoisseur of French . . . lots of friends . . . pet peeve; the long lunch periods . . . those Newton gals! . . . Student Council 3; Senior Council 3; Chairman of Edu¬ cation Week 3; Junior Prom; Play Night 1; Assembly Com¬ mittee 1; Sophomore Recep¬ tion 3; Homeroom Chairman 3; Wellesley an ALBERT YOUNG College “Al” . . . quiet . . . promising politician . . . debater . . . studious ... pet peeve; the Democratic Party . . . our “silent butler” . . . Dramatic Club 2, 3; Play Night 2, 3; American Legion Essay Medal 2; Wellesleyan High LUCILLE PAYNE Nursing Newcomer . . . transferred from Hingham, Mass. . . . sports lover . . . pet peeve; stout girls in slacks . . . little . . . smile for everyone . . . likes Wellesley High School . . Wellesley JOAN WOODWARD Junior College “Jo” . . . “Are you kidding?” . . . Why do boys have to show up late for dates? . . . Beau¬ tiful hair and loads of sweat¬ ers .. . horseback enthusiast Basketball 1; Tennis Team 2; Choir 1, 2, 3; Voice Class 3; Modern Dancing Club 2; Play Night 2; Football Dance 2 FRANCES ZELLER Business School “Judy” . . . good looking with all the trimmings . . cheerful . . . pet peeve; wallet snatchers . . . her heart is with the Marines (for the moment) . . . Field Hockey 2, 3; Basketball 1, 3; Orchestra 2, 3; Modern Dancing 3; Sophomore Play; Homeroom Treasurer Seniors ' 47 4 , MURRAY THOMPSON Master with paint brush . . . quick, shy grin . . . he’s been missed by one and all . . . our thoughts with him ever, though he couldn ' t be with us . . . Additional Members of the Class EDWARD ALBERTI U. S. Marines “Hard Rock” . . . dislikes big wheels . . . quiet, but friendly . . . powerful physique . . . loves sports . . . Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 3; Track 2; Gym Team 1, 2, 3; Choir 1; Leaders Club 1, 2; Graduation Flower Committee 2 WESLEY ALLEN Prep School “Wes” . . . agile athlete . . . amicable . . . geometry schol¬ ar? .. . oh, that curlyf?) hair . . . Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2; Choir 1; Leaders Club 1, 2 MARY CASTELLANO College Transferred from Natick High . . . wistful expression . . . gentle voice . . . reliable . . . gentlemen farmers peeve her Bradford 3; Wellesley an THOMAS B. FURDON Navy “Tiger” . . . curly red-head . . . “lover” . . . “merry maker” . . . drummer boy . . . baseball captain . . . Mrs. Burn’s favorite singer . . . Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3; Operetta; Student Council 1; Sophomore President 1; Play Night 2, 3; Sophomore Reception 2, 3 FREDERICK GARVEY, JR. Undecided “George” . . . “Give a man a horse he can ride” . . . “col¬ lege” boy . . . dark wavy hair . . . doesn’t like dates without a car ... an artist . . . Track 1; Baseball 1; Gym Team 1; Award in Art 1 MARY HULL Undecided Came from Manchester, Eng¬ land . . . fascinating English accent . . . loathes ankle socks . . . “I’m becoming Ameri¬ canized!” . . . plans to return to England next January . . . JOHN LOCKE College “Johnny” . . . “The mail must go through” ... a boon to the football and baseball teams . . . smooth dancer . . . enjoys a peaceful sleep . Baseball 2, 3; Football 3 IRENE MANCINI Wilford Academy “Renie” . . . always smiling . . . quiet . . . sweet . . . curly black hair . . . animal lover . . . Knitting Club 1; Driving Club 2; Chorus 2 PAUL PERKINS “Perk” . . . nimble tumbler . . . blonde and good looking . . . you should see him swim . . . Gym Exhibition JEANNE H. SMITH Work “Chinkie” . . . entered from Newton High School . . . good natured . . . George . . . Knitting Club 2; Wellesley an ROBERT L. STEVENSON College “Louie” . . . the silent type . . . returned from Fork Union Military Academy . . . (home¬ sick for W. H. S.—no doubt) . . . has uncommon (?) pet peeve; school Football 1 JUNE SOULE Garland Another one of those cute turned-up noses . . . quiet thoughtful manner . . . ador¬ able clothes . . . Yeomas of the yarn . . . Choir 2; Modern Dancing 1, 3; Bradford 2; Chorus 2 ROBERT WENNING Marines “Fat Boy” . . . quiet . . . ath¬ letic . . . likes Framingham . . . friendly . . . pet peeve; girls . . . Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2,3; Baseball 1,2,3 Wellesley an Staff Carolyn Killian John Lovewell William McKinley Richard Steeves Betsy Thorup Harvey Yaffe Albert Young Co-Editors Sally Gates Thomas Downer Feature Staff —Nancy Pratt, Editor Sally Ashland Marilyn Buell Mary Castellano David Foss Janice Gahm Jean Kennedy Thomas Leavitt Charles Longs worth Virginia McCabe Virginia Seely Frances Smith Joyce Spear Elsa Thorgerson Albert Young Senior Section —Betsy Thorup, Editor Cameron Dean Marcia Dobis Jane Keltie Irene Mancini Elizabeth Peirce Jean Russell Joseph Timmons Activity Staff —Richard Miner, Editor Lilian Gross Nancy Hayes Jean Leland John Lovewell Mary Anne Otto Nancy Peabody Barbara Robinson Jeanne Sawdey Jeanne Sharpe Norma Snow Blanche Westhaver Business Staff —Ellen Gould, Editor Pollyanne Furman Margaret Gordon Roberta Grower Helen Guernsey Robert Hardy Art Staff— Joan McCurdy, Editor Barbara Anderson William Cochran John Coffey Nancy Howell Peter LeCount Joan Nelson Harald Nickelsen Girls Sports Staff —Doris Lunchick, Editor Priscilla Allen Virginia Ames Joan Langevin Madeleine Lougee Boys Sports Staff— John Gannon, Editor Raymond Moore Richard Thornton Student Photographers —Raymond Newton, Editor Peter Beckwith Alan Berry Typists —Lee Canfield Mary Chapman Jean Smith Lillian Taddia Mary Lou Tedoldi Joan Woodward Faculty Advisers — Joseph White, General Supervisor Dorothy Guild, Photography Marion Coletta, Art Phyllis Bryant, Financial Photographers —Purd y Studio, Boston Engravers —Roberts Engraving Co. Printers —Warren Press, Boston Zke Veter Second Rote: P. Kiser, S. Pratt, R. Frazee, A. Plieeney Front Row: R. Padou, XX. Crook, R. Eastman, P. Leslie, R. Enright This is a report of a job well done. It comes from a group of men who have only the deepest feeling of gratitude and appreciation. Some thirty of us were enrolled at the beginning of this school year to complete the high school education we were forced to forego for several years in order that we could help where we were needed. When war was declared in 1941 most of us were in high school going through the normal routine of average high school students. As the war developed and the call for man¬ power became more urgent some of us enlisted and others were called. For some, school seemed a minor matter while a war was going on. We felt we belonged with our brothers and friends rather than at home and in school. Many false impressions have been given regarding our desires to serve. Maybe there were those who felt a strong patriotic duty to enlist, but I believe that most of us wanted to share the excitement with our buddies. We went and we saw the excite¬ ment and we came back, much wiser; sobered by the feeling of living in danger. The war was not a continual and constant matter of fighting the enemy. Our greatest experience was the lesson we learned in how to live with our fellow man. At all times, we soon found patience, self-denial, and consideration were essential factors if we were to prove an aid to our unit. We learned to appreciate the little things which can so easily ans Speak Second Row: Y. Meloni, L. Dehesa, .!. Poluzzi, L. Hucci, R. Magliozzi Front Rote: K. Pouillon, C. Corbett, (I. Calder, Y. Murray go unheeded. We depended on each other to do his individual duty while we felt our own responsibilities. In September we returned to high school. Some returned by compulsion, some to gain their credits for college and others because they felt bound, by an unwritten law of society, to finish their high school education. Congress, by the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, made the process of going to school easy for us. We veterans at Wellesley High School have much for which to be thankful. In our school much consideration and patience have been shown us at all times by the principal and faculty. They have accepted us with our sometimes disturbing ways and they have been slow to reprimand us, letting us see our own mistakes and provide the correction ourselves. To cite one specific example of a request made by the servicemen and granted by the school we mention the privilege of having a Smoking Room. On behalf of the Veterans of W. H. S. may this yearbook carry our deepest thanks to the principal, faculty, staff and student body for all they have given us during the school year of’46-’47. PETE LESLIE Zhe Welles ley an Staff F. Diehl Sons, Inc. Mr. Donald’s Beauty Clinic wishes to express its deep Dow Quimbly appreciation to the follow- Mr. and Mrs. T. Wesley Downer Eastman’s Flower Shop ing sponsors: Dorothy Ellis M. J. Fallon William Filene’s Sons Co. Flanagan Higgins Charles M. Alexander Ernest Forsberg Alga E. Allers Fraser’s Flower Shop American Legion A. Gan Co. C. William Amidon The Garden Shop Helen Appleton Glenview Market Joseph Attanasio Hale’s Leslie Bendslev Dr. Stanley Hall Dr. David R. Bennison F. Winston Hamilton Bob’s Shoe Store Elizabeth Hammond Book Stall Harper Method The Boosters’ Hill Dale, Ltd. Campus Drug Store H. A. Hills Clyde’s Shoe Store C. M. Holman College Hardware Dr. Langdon Hooper College Tea Shop Jenny Gas Station Corcoran Motor Sales Co., Inc. Mark Jewell P. B. Corkum, Inc. B. L. Kartt Dr. F. C. Kelley Priscilla Leatherwood George Le Blanc James Lee McLellan Stores Maugus Restaurant McKenney’s Restaurant Dr. Copeland Merrill Helen Moore, Inc. Dr. F. W. Mottley Music Box Olken’s Sport Shop O’Neil Motors Sue Page Studio J. Austin Peckham Elizabeth Perkins Frank S. Perkins Premier Delicatessen Reliable Cleaners P. Rosenblatt San Martino’s Barber Shop Dr. Selian Seiler’s Restaurant Spear Staff Laura Stevens Gross Strauss Sunshine Dairy D. C. Talbot Co. Irving Talcoff Olive B. Thornton Townsman Triangle Shop Ward’s Apothecary Wellesley Cleaners Wellesley Hills Beauty Salon Wellesley Hills Market Wellesley Inn Wellesley Lower Falls Fruit Co. Wellesley Pharmacy Wellesley Press Wellesley Thrift Glaser Yaffe Yeoman ' s Hardware YEARBOOK SPONSORS Autographs .