Wellesley High School - Wellesleyan Yearbook (Wellesley, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1950 volume:

The Year Book of The Gamaliel Bradford Senior High School Wellesley, Massachusetts A SENIOR PUBLICATION WELLES LtY FREE LIBRARY VVELLEr. t_E ■ 3 GUIDE 1 You are just starting a sightseeing tour through Wellesley High School in a car which we have borrowed from Mr. Coburn, to whom our book is dedicated. The Editors thought that this mode of transportation would be doubly appropriate, because it is associated with the dedication and is also related to the world of power-driven wheels in which we have grown up. Since we have remodeled our car so that it is slightly unconventional, we caution you to PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. APPRECIATION w T Te, the Class of 1950, dedicate our Wellesleyan to Mr. Harold Coburn in recognition of the value of his thirty-four years in the Wellesley schools. Although relatively few of us have had the opportunity of working with him in the Engineering Department, we realize that he has done much for Wellesley High. Mr. Coburn has developed a shop where headwork as well as handwork is taught, where self-reliance and initiative are awakened, and where responsi¬ bility is in actual practice. It is not easy to influence an entire school while coming in contact with only a small part of the student body. Yet Mr. Coburn has succeeded and has given us a realization of a most important concept of democracy. In his own quiet and sincere way he has brought to the entire school a sense of the value of each individual. Senior Class Officers President William Moore Vice-President .Sheridak Thort p Secretary Joseph Impallaria Treasurer Edward Short James Acker Bruce . . . Quiet hoy . . . Stu¬ dious . . . Friendly . Orches¬ tra pianist . . . Plays the organ, too . . . Also an excellent artist . . . Has a talent for writing . . . Sense of humor . . . Even disposi¬ tion . . . Has an interesting col¬ lection of hamsters (Oh! that little pig) . . . Mary Ann Alberti Sweet and quiet . . . Lucky to live so near to school . . All ’round in sports . . . Lover of animals . . . Ardent supporter of our football team . . . Plans to become a secretary . . . Friendly smile . . . Nice clothes . . Tumbling Class. William Aldrich Aldy . . . Dynamic on the grid¬ iron . . . Expert penman Always with Will and Coff . . . Madman in his Packard . . . Fre¬ quent trips to Norwood’s Roll- land . . . Goes crazy over St. Louis Cards . . . Member of 1947 Sophomore baseball squad . . . Another Fells fella +. . Come on, will ya? Dorothy Ambrogio Dottie . . . Beautiful black hair . . . Always ready to help some¬ one out . . . Have you got your homework done? ? . . . Seen working at Jay’s . . . Neat dresser . . . Sparkling smile A leader . . . Always cutting her hair . . . Dependable . . . Al¬ ways pleasant. Gloria Balboni One of our dark beauties Cute clothes . . . Movie goer . . A wonderful sense of humor, accompanied by a catching gig¬ gle . . . Always on the go . . . Interested in out-of-town men . . . Seen with Lillian . . . That’s cute . . . Tumbling Class. Robert Barker Bob . . . Woof woof . . . The strong silent type . . . Future member of the French Foreign Legion . . . One of George’s boys . . . What was the ques¬ tion again? . . . Good friend cf Henry’s . . . One of the Fells boys. Jacqueline Biladeau Jacky . . . Little and lively . . N-aturally curly hair . . . She’s Ginny’s friend . . . Wants a career . . . No, sir ... So lit¬ tle, beside Dick . . . Deep voice . . . Cute clothes . . . Always smiling . . . Never a frown . . . Remains neutral in all arguments . . Has eyes fixed on Burdett . . . I live in the Fells! Robert Blakesley Bob . . . Likeable . . . Has his sights aimed at Amherst ... A great asset on the Gym Team and the Ski Team ... A good man with a cornet . . . Mr. Leach’s right-hand man in Band and Orchestra ... A three year member of the Student Council . . . Cooks on Star Island in the good old summertime. Barbara Botsford Bea . . . National Honor Society . Student Council’s capable recording secretary . . . Sailing enthusiast . . . Harvard’s raw- ther nice! . . . Vivacious . . . Our shortie . . . Lover of Cape Cod . . . Here today; gone to¬ morrow . . . Those lunchroom witticism . . . One of Mr. Crock¬ ett’s dependables . . . Our choir’s sweet soprano . . . Determined. Paul Branzetti He really can make those drums beat ... A good player for the Red Raiders . . . Seems to be fond of the name Joan . . . Which one is it now, Paul? L . Quite the vehicle . . . Did you knit those socki, Paul? Pretty proud of them, aren’t you? . . . She moved to Need¬ ham, didn’t she? . . . Oh well, distances don’t bother Paul. Nancy Breck bweet, small, and petite . + She may exist among us, but her heart is in Virginia . . . Ping! ! and she agrees, too . . . Another Senior Sub Debber . . . Active in many school activities (Choir being her favorite) . . . School in Virginia next year — Good Time!” Barbara Briggs Lung, blonde hair—real, too! On the Yearbook staff . . . Love¬ ly clothes . . . What about those 6:15 (P. M.) sessions with a certain B.LL man? . . . She’s a Swedish Svenska Flicka . . Those peanut butter and jelly sandwiches . . . Charlie, My Boy ... Or is it Deane now? Joseph Brossi Joe . . One of Mr. Colburn’s boys . . , Can be seen at the Star Market ... A friend of Mr. Upham’s . . . Quiet, but friendly . . . Pretty nice when you get to know him . . . Good student . . . An expert at the accordion . . . Plans in the future?? Contract¬ ing, maybe? Robert Bullard Bob—that is . . . Tall, friendly . . . Always wearing a smile . . . Did have a little blue con¬ vertible . . . Where is it now?!! Man from God ' s country . . . Seldom seen without Jim and (or) Lee . . . Member of the 8:29 dash team . . . First one out at 2:30 . . . Has an attraction for Needham. Elizabeth Burdoin Liz . . . Piano genius . . . Those early morning concerts before or¬ chestra . . . struggles with the bass viol . . . Member of Com¬ munity Orchestra . . . Tommy— it’s an old family name!? . , That lo-o-ng, wavy hair ... In¬ nocent face! 5 ... A stout de¬ fender of the model A . Those early morning rides to school . . . Tenni-i and basketball enthusiast. William Carmichael Boots . . . That musical man . . . He really sends them Those trips to Vermont . . What’s the attraction ? . . That slow walk and casual, Hi” . . Has many secret admirers . Did all right at track in his Junior year Not particularly in¬ terested in Wellesley girls . What’s wrong with them. Bill 5 . . . Hopes to go ahead in the world of music . . . Good luck! . . . That’s for sure. Henry Carpenter Jim . . . Where’s Ralph 5 What’s the attraction at the Academy? . . . Seen around in a gray Chevie . . . Another hockey player . . . The first one every year to test Longfellow Pond . . . Wright’s Taxi couldn’t get along without him. Patricia Carter Pattie . . . Often seen whippin’ around in the jeep . . . Go to Pat for a cheerie word . . . Shall I cut my hair? . . . Kiffy . . . For the love of the Navy” . . . Truth or Consequences, Pat! . . . What shall it be! . . . Why fight it? . . . Anchors Away, Pat. Frederick Chase Red . . een with Mario . Caddy, watch that ball . . . One of the boys from the pond . . . When those two Chases” get together, what a combo! . . . The goal wasn’t big enough, so he moved to defense . . . Three year hockey man . . . Also Sophomore baseball and Gym Team. Robert Chase Bob . . . Manager of hockey team for three years . . . Best paper boy in Wellesley . . . Plays for dance band in Framingham . . . Motorcycle racer . . . Loves speed . . . That hat! . . . Has many female admirers . . . Does not like to sleep . . . Knows all the cops . . . Never at home Outstanding gym man. Larry Chisholm Chis . . . One of our Bingville representatives . . . Billy Mona¬ ghan’s favorite cousin . . . Hock¬ ey enthuusiast and star . . . Spends his nights at the Skating Club . . . Ever see that stock car of his? . . . Beats all the cars at the Norwood track . . . River- dale Market’s most dependable man. Arlene Clauson Sparkling personality . _ Provider of transportation Needham boys . . . Known by her giggle . . . Charming manner¬ isms . . . Seen with Esther . . . Accidents, accidents everywhere . . . Nice-looking clothes . . . Oh! Guess what happened! . . . Don’t forget now! . . . On the lookout for substitute baby sitters . . . Letters to San Diego. Lois Cochran Came to Wellesley High this year all the way from Cape Elizabeth, Maine . . Ooh! That Maine accent is still on the tip of her tongue . . . Tall, serene, with a quiet, pleasing manner about her . . . Swim¬ ming—one of her favorite sports. Mary Lou Collim Better known as Lulu . . . That high-pitched laugh . . . Inter¬ ested in a boy with a wiffle . . . Loads of fun Cute . . The slumber party kid . . . The belle of Bingville . . . Choir tonight, girls! . . . Still baby sitting—at Morton’s? . . . Very witty. Linda Congdon Lyn . . . Canasta friend . . . Nice smile . . . Ten Acres . . . Those Nioble boys . . . Rat Court . . . Just loves worms . . . Smart¬ looking clothes . . . Member of the Bradford staff . . . Infectious laugh . . . Those shopping sprees . . . Think you can hold it for a while, Lyn? Good time! Donald Cotton Don ... A Leighton Road lover . . . Great guitar player . . . And can he sing these Western songs! . . . Another representative of Overbrook leaves . . . What a whizzer . . . Where are those plates? . . Generally seen back- stage and throughout the school, running the projectors. Robert Coughlin Coff . . . Able captain of the track team . . . Shy guy . Hits the books . . . B.C. in the future . . . Rabid hockey fan and player . . . Mad truck driver dur¬ ing summers . . . Why the fre¬ quent trips to Garrison Road? . . . How’s H. P. H.? William Coughlin Bill or Coff . . . Football star . One of Mr. Goodnough’s south¬ paw pitchers and a heavy hitter . . . You never know where he ' s living . . . Which part of town do you like best? . Strong, silent type. Augustus Cremoni Gus . . . Likes: girls and cars . . . Drives grey bomber . . . Works at Wellesley Hills Garage . . Future Hudson Car Dealer . . Good marks . . . Plays piano . . Tall, dark and handsome . . Idol of Sophomore girls . . . One of the ’’C.B’s’’ . . . Boston Red Sox Fan. Richard Cunningham Dick . . . Dependable . . . O. K. I ' ll take you . . . Tall, dark and full of fun . . . Never with¬ out Dick and Don . . . Has Har¬ vard in mind for after gradua¬ tion . . . There’s always two extra gallons in the bottom of the tank . . . Where’s Jane?” . . . That Lucky Old Sun . Done your history report? Lillian Dadomo Always a smile and a cheerful “hello ' ’ Sweetest voice this side of heaven . . . Lill and Ene made a swell duet . . . Always neat . . . Cute clothes . . . Very talented artist . . . Ardent Spanish student . . . Loves to chatter in Personal Relations , . One of Miss Palmer’s best. Barbara Doll iff Did you get it in merchandise, Barb . . . Has a flair for B.U. . - i. -S’nS girl . . Canasta en¬ thusiast . . . Bugs about the Cape . . . Westbrook, here she cumes . ; . Heard from Nat? . A mother’s heart tells her so . . . Seen in the reserved section of the Tote . . . Gene . . . “Thanks a bunch . . . Creeping Social¬ ism. Joan Donahue Is it still Maybe It’s Because, Joan ? . . . What fellow is it now? . . . Quiet, sometimes . . . Always neatly dressed . . . What was her interest in Florida dur¬ ing the winter? . . . Not the weather . . . Thinks she can knit . . . Will those socks ever be finished, Joan? . . . I’ve heard her called Marie . . . Where did that come from ? . . . .Seen with Norma and Jeannette . . . John Duffin Jack . . . Comes from the Fells . . . A great baseball player Likes cold winters so he can skate . . . Ardent Red Hox Fan . M. I. T., here comes Jack . Short arid quiet, but a lot of fun . . . Often seen with Ted E. A good history student. ii| Thomas Duggin ’Where’s Liz? . . . One of Wel¬ lesley’s sparkling ends . . . Hey, Dug! . . . An active sense of humor . . . Performs wonders with his model A . . . Seen often with Gately , Pow- ley”, George Korcross, and x . . . Track enthusiast . . . Friendly and well liked by ONE and all. Patricia Dunne Pat . . . Little and cute Wonderful blonde hair . . Future Air-Line Stewardess . . . 3een with Peggy ... A smile and a friendly word for everyone . . . She comes from the Fells, too . . . She joined the hair- cutting organization . . . Another baby voice . . . Oh, that’s pretty. Richard Eastman Rookie . . . Likes certain Sopho¬ more . . . Good music . . . Base¬ ball . . . Has good marks . . . Employee at tar Market . . . Hails from Albany, New York ■ . Sophomore baseball star. Theodore Edson Dude . . . The fruit man Often seen at MacKinnon’s . . . Cue ball ... A Math IV boy . . . Seen often with Jack . . . One of Bud ' s players ... Is one of the msny, many Fells boys . . . One more coming in the future. Marion Estes Chic . . . Very quiet; hardly kno she’s around . . . Seen with Pat and Peg . . . Good seam¬ stress . . . How’s ?Jickolas . . . Fuzzy kittens are her weakness . . Interest for Bouve . . . Has a Hi for all . . . Stands up for her rights . . . Enjoys arguing with Chappie . . . veen Linda ? William Finnegan Feet . . . That rustic sense cf humor . . Never around when you ne d him and always there when you don’t . . . Those rare parties . . . You get it in mer¬ chandise . . . Loves basketball . . . Where ' fc Shea?” . . . What do they do at Mass U?” . . . What’s Kappa? . . . Initiations in Bendslev’s. Edward Fitch Big Ed . . . Seen operating a Hudson . . . Well-dressed . . . An asset to the tennis team . . . Often to be found at Hopkins. . . . Seen around town with Dan McLean . . . Good-natured . Great at maneuvering autos . Pulls in the good marks, too. James Fitzpatrick Impy . . . What is it about North Hampton 5 . . . The Falls is my home town . . . Memorable days with Hal . . . Lower Falls A.C. . . . Quiet! ! ? . . Baseball and hockey enthusiast . . . One of the gang. Barbara Fogerty Fog . Very cute and witty . Ida Lupino the second . . . Re¬ member Jean’s slumber party, Bab? ... If you want fun, be with Fog ... To whom did you distribute war paint on Nov. 12? . . . Cute clothes . . . Oh, those bandanas Which one, George ? Joanne Fowle Josie . . What about those Colby weekends? . . . Plays the organ . . . What happened at that hen-party? . . . Infectious giggle . . Always has a ride home . . . Good sport during initiations . . . Cape Cod sum¬ mers . . . What do you hear from Governor Dummer and Middle- bury? . . . Wants to go to Colby. Scott Fox From this side of the Charles River . . . That green Whizzer that appears when his Ford breaks down . . . Likes all sports, especially skiing at Jackson . . . Those summers in S. Harpswell, near Brunswick, Maine . . . Let’s go to Maine or Vassar . . . He’s looking for you. Marilyn Fraser Quiet and studious . . . Musical . . . Famed for her violin selec¬ tions . . . Has taken many prizes for the presentations of speeches written by herself . . . She’s ar- ti«tic, too . . . Her ambition will get something out of life for her . . . Art editor of Yearbook. Charles Gardiner Chuck Basketball sharp¬ shooter . . . Can be found at senior hen (?) parties . . . Mem¬ ber of 8:29 track team . . . Rabid Braves fan . . . Tennis Pro . . . Oh! that gray Chevro¬ let .. . Seen Saturdays at the Tote with —? Warren Garron ’lug . . . C. B. . . . One of Laura ' s favorite cowboys . . . Overbrook . . . Often seen with Mario . . . Takes occasional trips to Framingham . . . Future P. O. member . . . Likes his tea . . Manager of the Star Market ' ’S-noot , they call him. James Gately Jim . . . Dark, curly hair and plenty of freckles . . . Always has something friendly to say . . Take football literally . Loves jails . . . Full of pep . . Where does he get those witty stories ? . . . Another Fells man ii-een with Tom . . . Always on the go. Louise Gieiey Small and dark . . . Vivacious . . . Prominent voice in the Senior Class . . . Editor of the Year¬ book . . . Member of the Student Council . . . Girls’ sports editor of the Bradford . . . Writer of Highschool Highlights . . . What happened to the mailbox? One of the Sub Debs . . . Re¬ issue on .houthern Accent. Elizabeth Gulesian Herbert Gleason Herb . . . What! no change ? . . The poor man’s savior . . Ori¬ ginally from Bingville; now lives in God’s country . . . Pin Ball King . . . When are you going to get your license? . . . One more after this one . . Pocket full of change . . . Has stock in the Bowladrcme. James Gleason Jim . , . Smiling Irishman . Hails from God’s country, (the Fells) . . . Enthusiastic member of the Choir . . . Ladies man . . . Always in a rush . . . Or:e of the Sturdly Boys ... Full of fun . . . Always ready for a laugh . . . Future disc jockey of W. H. D. H. . . . Member of the Fells Poker Club. Robert Gorton Bob . . . Student Council mem¬ ber . . . Personality . . . Bob and Ray” . . . Where did you get that accent? . . . Active Dramatic Club member . . . Volga Boatman” . . . Seen with Phil . . . Always has a wise crack . . . Oh, boy, oh boy, oh boy.” Arnold Gray Chiebie . . Spends his sum¬ mers at the Fiske School play¬ ground . . . Who’s the girl from Salem? . . . How’s the arm ? . . . Hangs around with Miity Murray ' s younger brother . . . Those bicycle races . . . How about those penny pitching games ? Gayle Greenough Open House at Greenough’s . . She just couldn’t resist 1 ft elles- ley . . . Waits for the weekends . . . That Dartmouth weekend? . . . Canasta and Pounce in style . . . Always manages a ride home . . . What ii so funny? . . . Very popular and a friend of all . . . Good Time! Betty . . . Short, dark, wavy hair . . . H 2 O 2 . . . Mania for horses and dogs . . . Full of pep . . . Let’s do something exciting . . . Field hockey, basketball and tennis enthusiast . . . A. U. Y. parties . . . Carefree . . . As¬ sembly vice-chairman . . . Initia¬ tive . . . Oh, that laugh! . . . Bradford typing editor ... A hi” for everyone . . . Good time! Carolyn Haigh Carol, to her friends . . . Red, to strangers . . . That beautiful red hair . . . Small and cute . . . Friendly to all . . . Comes from Overbrook . . . What’s the at¬ traction in Watertown and ? ? ? . . . Could it be Nick ? ? ? . . . Favorite expressions: You think so?” and You know” . . Robert Hall Rube . . . Hockey . . . Member of Gym Team . . . Has his share of female troubles . . . Have you ever seen him without her? . . . One of Mr. Moulton’s IV men . . . Honorary member of S.S. . . . Can’t drive without a pil¬ low . . . Smokes a pipe, but takes a week to recover. Judith Hamilton Judy . . . Have you seen Judy driving lately? . . . Beautiful voice and that wicked old smile . . . Hails from Chicago . . . Beautiful clothes and she sure can wear them . . . Oh! How I love that man! . . . Why does Judy love hockey so? ... Could Sarge have a hand in her future? Carolyn Hannauer Cheerful . . . What a vocabu¬ lary . . . M.I.T., here she comes! . . . A” student . . . Always neat . . . Seen with Barby W. . . . Likes to knit . . . Nimble sewing fingers . . . Has a passion for collie dogs . . . When will they ever learn to pronounce her last name? Fred Hanson George . . . Favorite saying— I dunno” . . . Commutes between Wellesley and school in Jim’:; blue Ford convertible , , Easily tops the six-foot mark . . . Works in the Wellesley Na¬ tional Bank, a future retired banker ... He is interested in television, too. Intends to be¬ come an automobile owner. Frank Irish Skeek . . . Lots of fun anytime . . . Always out front with Perry in the cross country meets . . . ’ ' Life, life, I love it so—” . . . If it squeeks it might be Skeek ' . . . He can get an A” from any teacher — in high school . . . College? Time will tell. Sally Howard She likes ' em tall . . . Head Cheer Leader . . She taxis the kids around . . . Thrifty (her little black book) . . . Beautiful clothes . . . Prefers girls ' col¬ leges . . . Expert on the dance floor . . . Oh, those cartwheels . . . Good time! Guy Hunter, Jr. Poochy . . . Often seen driving a motorbike, a Model A or one of Mr. White ' s cars . . . Knows all there is to know about motors . . . Mr. White’s right hand man . . . Red Sox fan . . . Band member . . . Plays a wicked horn. Priscilla Kelley Pekay . . . Comes from Dana Hall . . Always right . . . Our field hockey ace . . . That beau¬ tiful Buick stationwagon . . . Gee, I forgot to get my bike! . . . Oh, no, what a panic” . . . Summarize, mademoiselle . . Those 100’s in Physics . . . Periods in 216 . . . That white, cable, sleeveless sweater. Pamela Kent Pam . . . S-mall, cute and friend¬ ly .. . Biology whiz . . . Good old Chatham . . . Can she dance !!! . . What’s the interest at Wesleyan v . . . Always ready with a laugh . . . Oh, those hen parties . . . Ambition is to teach ballet . . . Always glad to see her . . . Ye—ss! Joseph Impallaria Joe . . Bunny . . . Banjo Football star and active member of the hockey and track teams . . . Class secretary for two years . . . Popular with everyone . . An old B. C. High star . . Meatballs and spaghetti . . Never without good shoes — 1 wonder why? Althea Kiser Teddy . . . The night club kid . . . It’s still Gige . . . Was it a long walk, Gige? . . . That very cute cheerleader Where there’s smoke there’s Teddy . . . Those wicked parties ... I guess they weren ' t from Watertown . . . Florida? Mary Ann Ingram Pretty blonde hair . . . Oh gee” . . . Gift for gab . . . 5mart- looking clothes . . . Often seen with Barbara . . . What’s this I hear about the college” . , , Southern gal . . . The heart in¬ terest in Waban. John Kling Tohnny . . . One of the Senior clas ’ tallest . . . Parts his hair below the ears! . . . Watch my Red Sox go this year! . . . Have you seen him? . . . Frequent locker trouble . . . Pal with Dave . . . Despises women drivers— In fact, women . . . Where’s Dave? Irene Labadini Labba . . . Those lunch time conversations . . . That poor fly . . . Oh, that raincoat! . . . Very cute and loads of fun to be with . . . What has Somerville got that Wellesley hasn’t? . . . Hmmmm? . . . Beautiful eyes and a pretty brunette . . . You always know when Irene is around. George Lawson Gunk ... A star defenseman in hockey . . . One of the Bingville gang . . . Spends his summers with Chiebie” at the Fiske School playground . . . Seen at the Cedar Street Gas station . . Member of the male clan. Jeannette LeBlanc That natural curly hair . . Hello, Cookie? . . . Guess not, huh Jeannette? . . . What was the attraction in South Boston? . . . How do you like chug-a-lug (with water!) . . . Those sum¬ mers in Nova icotia! . . . At¬ tractive . . . Cute clothes , . „ Planning a nursing career , . . Dinner party? Peggy Ann Lee Poog . . . Pretty hair . . . Attrac¬ tive . . . Biology fiend . . . Field hockey and tennis enthusiast . . . Junior year won’t be forgotten + + + Sub Deb’s capable secretary . . . I gave Joyce my last one . Noble character! . . . Full of fun ... 1, 2, 3, 4, Potato Chips . . . How’s about a blind date, Poog? . . . Good Time! Virginia Lee Ginnie . . . What’s Wesleyan got that Wellesley hasn’t? . . . Luey!! . . . Waiting for the Male to come in . . . Aifl’t Mis¬ behavin’’ . . . Capable Sub-Deb president . . . Those Wesleyan weekends . . . Soda-jerk for pin- money . . . Sorry boys, you haven’t got a chance . . . Friend¬ ly personality . . . Originator of Good Time ! | Roland Alan Lincoln Better known as Abe . . Watch those flying feet in Eng¬ lish 41 ... Always an answer in Modern Problems . . . Have you seen Abe’s latest Physics law? . . . Pals around with Skeek . . . Commutes from Dover . . . Mem¬ ber of the Assembly Committee . . . Where’s L. C.? Irene Lodi Have you seen that outfit Irene made with the needle? . . . Could A1 Mandozzi have a hand in her future? . . . Those great big beautiful eyes . . . Smart dresser . . . Irene is not a member of the hair cutting crowd . . . Very quiet and reserved. Maurice Longsworth Maurie . . . Chic to many . , Honor student . . . How does he do it? . . . Honor Society, even . . . That curly hair . . . Oh, that laugh . . . Good athlete, basket¬ ball and football, especially . . . Conscientious . . . The strong silent ( ?) type . . . President of Student Council . . . Mad Physi¬ cist. Norma MacNeil Norm . . . The cute kid with the crowning glory . . . Our little red-head . . . Oh, is he-e-e nice” . . . That co-captain of the football team, no doubt . . . Always neatly dressed . . . Often seen in 307 . . . She really is a whiz at sewing . . . Is he ready to leave yet, Norm ?” . . . A hep little jitterbug . . . Likes softball and tumbling ... A faithful worker for the decorating com¬ mittees. Mario Mandozzi Mandy . . . One of Coburn’s Boys ... A member of the Eng¬ lish wrestling class . . . Big boy” of the senior cla ' is . . . £een talking to Mike at open houses . . . Another tea drinker . . . Snoot . . . Lower Falls Cleaners Monday night league standout. Bruce Mansfield Manny . . . Excellent athlete . Yes, he’s been on the varsity football and baseball teams for three years! . . . Personality plus . . . Oh, that grin! . . . Friendly . . . Versatile . . . Where’s Joe?” . . . Good looking . . . What DOES he have that the girls like? . . . Another curly head . . . Well liked by all Football Co-Captain. Elaine McCabe Attractive . . . Nice clothes Friendly . . . Can be found in Natick on Sunday nights . . . Seldom seen without Joan and Carol . . . Always on the go . . . Speedy at the typewriter . . . Never (?) misses that 7:25 bus to school . . . What’s the attrac¬ tion in Watertown? Bruce McEarlane Sandy” . . . We’ve missed him at the high school . . . Very friendly . . . Always with Dick or David . . . Was that a hurri¬ cane or just Bruce in his Ply¬ mouth? ... A wizard at Spanish. Where’s Mac? ... Oh those dimples! ... A swell kid to know. Peggy Ann McKay Peg . . . Handy with needle and thread . . . Goes with boy from Natick . . . Always seen with Pat and Marion . . . Loves to laugh . . . Often seen at the Sun¬ shine Dairy . . . Got any gum, Pat ? . . . How is Nichols Junior College ? Donald McCarthy Don . . . Quiet and well-liked Represents Overbrook . . . Fond of hunting as a sport . . . Dislikes homework . . . One of the C.B.’s . . . Works most of his off time . . . Seen in the library before school. Richard McKown, Jr. Ted . . . Always in a daydream . . . That H 2 0 hair . . . What would the choir do without him? . . . That Mercury convertible dees everything . . . Only a banker’s son, but how he holds their interest” . . . Football and Track . . . My days in American history . . . Cheerful. Robert McCartney Bob, as he is better known Can always be found at the Tote” with A.W. ... A big puff from the Smokey City . . . Quite an artist . . . One of Miss Macomber’s favorites . . . Cross Country manager . . . Betty McDaniel Betty . . . Another blonde Neat dresser . . . Comes from the Falls . . . Always with Helen . . . Happy-go-lucky . . . Quiet in school, but when she’s out ! ! . . . Pet peeve is to be called Sister” . . . Good sport . . Friendly. Malcolm McLean Mac . . . Friendly to all Never know he’s around Where there’s Mac there’s Eddy . . Have you seen him wrestle? . . . Always at the Playhouse . . . Small—but oh soooo! . . . Are you a member of the 8:29 dash team? . . . Go to Mac for a laugh . . . Quiet member of 216. James McManus Jim . . . Man with all the cars . . . Tall, dark and — ... Ar¬ rives at school at 8:29 in the morning . . . Popular at 2:30 . . Witty . . . Usually seen with Lee . . . Comes from Weston . . Early bird gets the worm . . . Friendly. Anne McNeil Shorty . . . Often seen in Natick . . . Fun with those everlasting jokes . . . Tall, dark and what a laugh! . . . Favorite place is at Baker’s with DoDo and Janet on Cedar St. . . . Say Anne, where does the bus stop? (runway) . . . Still listening to Stop the Music? . . . How’s Jack ? . . . Those Sun¬ day night movies. Jane Meehan The silent type? ? . . . Just about lives in the nurse’s office . . . Must be laryngitis . . . Gets along well with Miss Walton . . . You know, the quiet, obe¬ dient type . . . Friendly to all . . . Have you seen her brother? . . . Beware, Hedda Hopper — here comes Janie.” Beverly Meier Bev . . . Cute and witty . . . Real nice eyes . . . Always has something to say . . . Popular . . . Little-girl antics in Gym (see my feet?) . . . Gets what she wants after almost four years . . . Sticks to her homeroom in the mornings . . . Ready with the jokes . . . Friendly and neat . Good Time! . . . Richard Meier Dick . . . Tall, dark and hand¬ some . . . Wrestling . . . Skiing . . . Friendly . . . What are we doing this weekend, Skipper? . .. Tough, but oh sooo gentle . . . Spaghetti and (?) ... Ambition to be a pilot . . . Well-groomed . . Popular . . . Likes dancing . . . Snazy sportshirts . . . Venus figures . . . Heavy foot on ac¬ celerators . . A big smile for all . . . Donald Mench Don . . . Likes physics and is eager to learn . . . Member of the Star Market staff . . . Who wants an argument? . . . See Don! . . . But first, you’d better have some facts . . . Seen with Bob . . . Still another represen¬ tative of Overbrcok . . . Scores all the baskets in gym . . . Regu¬ lar member of the 2:30 Manor Avenue Bus Club . . . Natalie Milburn Lee . . . Those eyes . . Seen up at College Pharmacy . Hail from New Hampshire . . Wedding bells in the future . . Tailored clothes . . . Rarely seen in bobby sox . . . Doesn’t Ray like them? . . . That Saturday night in Scollay Square . Lee Miller Spent last summer at “-.quantum . . . A future admiral maybe 5 . . . Can be found in a blue con¬ vertible with Jim . . . Last one in school in the morning and first one out at 2:30 . . . Hails from God’s country (Lucky guy) . . . Flashy ties . . . One of Mr. Coburn’s boys. William Moore Willy—(O.K. Bill) . . . Per¬ sonality plus . . . Class President . . . Student Council . . . Lil’ Moose . . . National Honor So¬ ciety . . . Football Co-captain . . . Wrestling . . . Thats My Desire” . . . Friendly smile . . . My gracious” . . . Big brcwn eyes . . . From God’s country . . . Stay out of the trees” . . . Talkative . . . I960, Moore’s trombone hits the high spots. Philip Morse Known to all as Phil Dweam Boat” . . . Oh that sweater . . . Student Council . . . Football . . . Track . . . Wrestling . . . Skiing ... Tall .. . Broad shoulders . . Goo’ness gra¬ cious” . . . It’s been real and we’ve had piles” . . . Typing ex¬ pert . . . Beeg Moose” . . . Headed for an engineering career . . . What does C. S. stand for’- Hmmm? Abby Munroe Ab” . . . Can work wonders with a needle . . . Makes some of those stunning clothes . . . Who, what, or which is Wil¬ liam Jewell? . . . Studies ’till all hours . . . Peanut butter fiend . . . The Missouri Waltz . Abby, can you shift yet? . She’s one of the threesome. Paul Murphy “Butch” . . . The best mechanic any garage could have . . . Mr. Coburn’s best student . . . Seen with Argo Connors and Impy Fitz . . . Strictly Dana Hall girls . . . Makes his calls from the Lower Falls drug store . . . Ever seen that swimming pool in Weston ? Forrester Nicolson Better known as “Nick” Nick, Junior, the bad little boy, and Clem Cididlehopper rolled into one . . You never know who will hear you, Nick” . . . And they heard . . . Terrific M. C. . . . Ladies’ man . . Wonderful sense of humor . . Always has a joke . . . Just bummin’ around.” Joseph Nuzzi Joe . . . Err . . . How’s Boston? . . . One of the great Bingville boys . . . Smart as a whip . . . Quiet in a general sort of way, but a lot of fun . . . Where do you spend your spare time, Joe? . . . Boston . . . Where do you get your brains? . . . Member of the Star Market crew . . . Twin. Minnie Nuzzi Min . . . Short and dark Our future stenographer . E. C. or M. D. ????.. . Happy when she’s with Lulu and the Gang . . . Always a word about Gussie and Nora . . . Ambitious . . Mrs. McGilvray ' s right hand . . . Comes from the Falls . Those early morning bus rides . Those clothes . . . Friendly William Norcross Bill . . .. Bound to reach Dart¬ mouth . . . Done your physics?” . . . Ardent ski fan . . . One of Hub’s boys . . . Just call him George” or Strombol” . . . Never lost for a witty remark . . . Cross-country and tennis . . . Who’s that blonde?” . . . Plenty of personality . . . Happy-go- lucky. Joan Oke Joan . . . Pretty hair . . . Neat as a pin . . . Always in a daze about Vin . . . Can be found in the Natick show, Sundays . . . Always looking for Ann or Betty . . . Hails from the Fells . . . Friendly . . . Those big, brown eyes . . . Perry Norton Norty ... A good friend for anyone . . . National Honor So¬ ciety member . . . Hi ya, champ!” . . . Captain of Cross Country team . . . Track star, too . . . Clarence DeMar and Gil Dodds better watch out . . . Likes to swim off Cape Cod and travel by thumb . . . The medical world has a good man in its future. Donald Noville Dutch . . . Good kid . . . Where does he spend his Sunday after¬ noons? . . . Envy” . . . Where did he get his license? . . . Oh!! Glen Road . . . Audrey . . . Ex¬ pert on one-arm driving . . . Seen with the two Dicks . . . En¬ joys the College? . . . Knack for humor . . . How’s Ed? . . . Not many boys would carry home a girl’s books—but Don would. Eileen O’Malley Mai . . . Easy to get acquainted with . . . Don’t get her laughing . . . Those weekends in New Hampshire . . . Has interests in Natick, also . . . Did I laugh ' ” . . . Plans to be a future tele¬ phone operator Big, blue eyes . . Patricia O’Neil Patty . . . Friendly . . . Pleasing voice . . . Always has a smile . . . Doing devotionals again this week, Patty?? . . . Always full of wim, wigor, and witality . . . Excels in basketball . Brad¬ ford editor . . . Where’d she get those great, big, beautiful eyes? . . . Vive la France! ! 1 Helen Pahrineri Quiet . . . Friendly . . . Con¬ scientious . . . Good worker . . . Liked by all . . . Just loves choir . . . Petite, and athletic! . . . See ' ' Just like Nancy Rawl¬ ings does!” (Sophomore year) . . . Basketball and tumbling fiend . . . And her tennis ia im¬ proving What a math student! (?) Janet Parker She can ' t stay away from Natick . . . Loves to read . . Nice blonde hair . . . All out for Wel¬ lesley ' s football team . . Quiet, but nice to know . . . Small . . . Very good at the piano . . . Our future secretary (a whiz at short¬ hand) . . . Artistic . . . Where’s Joanne? Alfred Perani A1 . . . Life is one fool thing; love is one fool thing after an¬ other” ... A date with Nancy C. . . . Favorite hobbies are photography and stamps . . . Like all sports . . . Baseball his favorite . . . There is a Ford in his future. Sylvia Plath Warm smile Energetic worker . . . Co-Editor of Brad¬ ford . . . Bumble Boogie piano special . . . Clever with chalk and paints . . . Weekends at Williams . . . Thos-e fully packed sandwiches . . . Basketball and tennis player . . . Future writer . . . Those rejection slips from Seventeen . . . Oh, for a license. Elizabeth Jane Powley Betts . . . Cute, petite, and pop¬ ular . . . Has a knack for de¬ signing (?) and making her own clothes . . . One of the Yearbook editors . . . One time Student Council member . . . Never a dull moment when Betsy’s around . . Oh, those hen parties . . . Gully-Gully , , . Good time! Let’s play inch-me, pinch- me! Mark Powley Nice-looking . . . Versatile Star of the Gym Team . . . Where’s Men. . . Old Man River’’ ... A Fells man . . . Hey, George—bang! . . . Vet¬ eran ditch-digger (summers only) . . . Year ’round tan . . . Cute grin . . . And those mus¬ cles ! ! . . . Where did he get those socks p . . . Can’t seem to get home on time! Francis Puckett Puck . . . Interested in the cheer¬ leaders . . . Good athlete ... Es¬ pecially football . . . What hap¬ pened to those curls, about November? . . . Lot of fun—but rough . . . Those witty remarks . . . Often seen with Blondie . . . Come on, you, boy” . . . Brain¬ tree game, where am 1? . . . Re¬ member Puck? Louise Pullen Better known as Lou” . . . Oh, those golden earings . . . Mem¬ ber of the Modern Dance tlub . . . Talented artist . . . Quiet, but you know she’s around . . . Nice clothes . . . Alwayp smiling . . . Willing worker . . . Active in school activities . . . een with Betty . . . Mr. Upham’s pal , And can she knit sweaters! Emma Polucci Emmy ... A friendly smile Has interest in Framingham . Those Framingham men must be nice, eh Emma . . . How’s Ricky? . . . Here’s a girl who is willing to help . . . seen often with Lil¬ lian . . , Another future secre¬ tary, maybe . . . Quiet and serene —most of the time . . . Neatly dressed . . . What about thos e daily trips down Rice Street? . . . Isn’t Paine Mreet any good ? . . . Her colorful” vocabulary in the morning. Bernard Quigley Bingy , ‘Seen with Jim Fitz¬ patrick . . . Always in a gay mood . . . Hey, look at me in my red shirt . . . Quiet, Law!” . . . Likes a rough basketball game at the Cedar Street play¬ ground , . . Corridor boxing champ. Ken Rand Kenny . . . What a sense of humor . . . Used to be seen with Will and Wally . . . Friendly . . . Tall and dark . . . “Kenny —What EVER happened to your face?”—“I ran into a telephone pole” . . . Quiet, but oh so noisy . . . One of those corridor boys. Marjorie Raymond Tall, blonde and friendly . , _ Better known as Pete (Where’d she get that name 5 ) . . . Mem¬ ber of the basketball team . . . Best disciplined girl in choir . . . One of the gully-gully clan . . . Wonder where Phil (Who’s he?) got that beautiful maroon sweater? . . . Headed for Pierce . . . Good Time! David Reid Dave . . . Height shift at How¬ ard Johnson’s . . . Very gullible . . . Laughing boy of 309 . . . How’s Bruce? . . . What’s the attraction at Manomet? . . . Still chasing a certain sophomore blonde . . . Pals with Charlie and Mac . . . Anyone done their homework? Gina Renzella Jean . . . Doesn’t Jike men who wear bow ties ... A warm, friendly smile . . . Likeable . . . You can never get her into an argument . . .Will make a suc¬ cessful secretary . . . Efficient . . . Good disposition ... A cheerful word for everyone. Raymond Reynolds Razy . . . What happened to your leg? . . . Do you ever stay out of the refrigerator or pantry? . . . Another ne from God’s country, Lower Falls . . . What happened between you and Marilyn? . . . Those nice jokes . . . Always with a smile . . . Oh! wait ’til my father sees this. Gordon Rice The Nipper . . . Locker room cowboy . . . Hockey, baseball and football enthusiast What is it about out-of-town cheerleaders? . . . Mayor of the Cliff Estates . . . George’s star pupil . . . Reading High interest . . Mr. Zero . . . That haircut. Norman Ross George . . . Handy man with a basket ball . . . Baseball and football . . . That girl in New¬ ton . . . Trip to the Cape . . . Park your car here . . . Life of the party . . . Mathematician . . . The lip” . . . Who does he know in Scituate? . . . Well- liked by all . . . Always banged up somewhere. Elizabeth Rundlett Betty . . . Ambitious . . . Nice disposition . . . Quiet and help¬ ful .. . Future school teacher . . Dependable . . . Friend to all . . . Radiant smile . . . Bound to succeed . . . Can get along with anyone Neat year-round freckles . . . Soft voice . . . Hard worker. Donald Russell Don . . . Another Gene Krupa . . . Mr. Leach’s mo t apt pupil . . . Can you see him behind the bass drum 5 . . . Versatile . . . A committee man . . . Summers on Nantucket . . . Good dancer . . . Likes to samba . . . That curly hair! . . . What! a car? . . . The only question is, will it run? Nicholas Safford Nick . . . Tall and good-look¬ ing . . . And what a whiffle . . . Drives that green bomber . . T peaks Spanish fluently . . Often seen with Hugh . . . (Mutt and Jeff of W. H. £.) £ings in choir . . . Another Burl Ives on his guitar . . . Ex¬ pert sailor . . . Oh, those junior girls. Helen Santaspago Cute, petite, and friendly Always well-groomed . . . You know what I mean. . . . Cheer¬ ful at all times . . . Plans to be¬ come a secretary . . . Seen with Christina . . . Forever spilling cokes . . . Oh, those initiations (Friday morning). Thomas Scammon Finga . . . Wellesley’s gain from B. C. High . . . Always smiling Keeps his brothers in order . . That castle on the hill . . . Has a used car lot in his back 4 yard . . . Always tinkering with a motor . . . Likes hockey and baseball . . . Tests the ice at Longfellow Pond with Jim every year. June Schultz Comparatively tall, light com- plexioned, with long, blonde locks . . . Smart-looking clothes . . . Silence is golden” . . . An ardent stenography student . . . Quiet, reserved, but always- ready with a bright smile for anyone . . . Many of her col¬ leagues departed in the class of ’49. Christina Sekas A go-getter . . . She could make a fashion parade with all tho e clothes . . . Attractive long, dark hair . . . Spanish done? . . . How do onions taste? . . . Well- hidden sense of humor . . . Great biology student . . . Always has some gum. Robert Shea Boob . . . Big Bob . . . Those wierd expressions in English . . . Considerate . . . Basketball . . . Have you seen Finn? . . . Can he laugh ! . . . We love that car . . . Did you go for the show . . . Lover of the Cape . . . Helps keep the Passion Pic’s doors open . . . The beaten path between Yarmouth and Harwich. Richard Shepardson Dick . . . Tall, vivacious, and handsome . . . Likes square dancing . . . Goes for girls—es¬ pecially tall blondes . . . Sopho¬ more football star . . . Good dancer . . . Great football rallies actor . . . Personality plus . . . Big, big smile . . . Makes a good drum majorette. Edward Short Ted . . . Shortie . . . Oh! that brown, curly hair . . . Sterling game, ol’ man” . . . Anybody seen Bud? . . . Canasta fiend . . . “A — you’re adorable” Brother Ted . . . Let’s play inch me—pinch me!” . . . Active in many school activities . . . Ambition—Maine in the summer¬ time. Robert Skinner Bob . . . Can always find him at the bowling alley . . . Six major subjects . . . Easy to get along with . . . Sinatra of the lunch shift . . . Can’t miss him in that car . . . First one out the door . . . Battle Hymn of the Re¬ public” He will remember English . . . Always friendly. Richard Smith Dick . . . Often seen but seldom heard . . . Collects coins . . . spends much time hunting phea¬ sants . . . Cross country team, sophomore and junior years . . . Another Fells man . . . Good to have around . . . Likes all kinds of animals . . . Wants to be¬ come a veterinarian Serious . . . Witty . . . Helen Sommers Helen, or better known to one as Skipper . . . Cute and blondt . . . Field hockey captain (we’ll win one someday) . . . Basket¬ ball expert . . . Woman driver . . . Studious! . . . Venus . . . ( 5 —meat balls) ... That famous giggle . . . Oh, those parties! , . Nursing career to be ob¬ tained at Simmons . . . Fluores¬ cent blush . . . Good time! John Steacie Stace . . . Tall and quiet ... A riot when he gets going . . . Basketball star . . . Often seen with Shep . . . Loves to ski . . . Sports section of the Wellesleyan . . . Likes girls, especially nice ones . . . Hopes to go to Wes¬ leyan . . . Great kidder and a lot of fun. Janet Steele Jesse . . . Good sense of humor . . . Always coming out with a new joke . . . Good basketball player . . . Carefree . . . Always ready too late . . . Full of vim and vigor . . . Can out-talk any¬ one . . . Always into something . . . One of our tallest girls. Priscilla Steele Pris . . . Quiet, with a sweet personality . . . Friendly . . . An excellent cellist . . . Plans a musi¬ cal career . . . Member of sev¬ eral musical organizations . . . Lives for summers . . . Chosen to be guest on C B S’s Weekend with Music . . . Has writing ability . What does M. I. T. have that Wellesley hasn’t? Richard Steeves Dick . . . Great athlete . . . One of Coach Steeves’ best . . . Tall, good looking and always fooling around . . . Past Student Council member ... A great sense of humor . . . Lunch room tray al¬ ways stuffed . . . Big smile and a hello for everyone . . . Always inventing new laws in physics. John Stenberg Sten . . . Tall, thin, and good- looking ... A Yearbook editor . . . Basketball captain . . . Has a good word for everyone . . . Seen with Duck . . Lots of fun . . . Oh, those Cape parties . . . Driven, a green Graham . . . Tele- viiion enthusiast . Good Time” . . . Ping! . . . From God’s country. Ruth Stockbridge Stocky ... A friend to everyone . . . A faithful worker for the office . . . That friendly smile and Hi, Honey” ... A Whiz at chemistry, eh! Ruth . . Is rhe a friend of Luke’s? ‘Tli say.” . . . The two Ruths always together ... A good ticket sales¬ man for W. H. S. activities . . . Has interests in North Carolina . . . Where is he now, Ruth 5 Is it still Bill? . . . Always ready with a joke ... A future Flor¬ ence Nightingale. Arden Tapley Tall, friendly and quiet (some¬ times) . . . Artistic . . . Gc:«d student . . . Remember Henry” (her old Ford) . . . Air raid!” . . . Another calorie counter” . . . Raw carrots . . . Has a nice singing voice . . . That naturally curly, blonde hair . . . Hates food . . . Sense of humor. Carol Lee Thomson Our girl from Georgia . What happened to her accent 5 . . . Modern Problems fan . . Forever wearing curvacious sweaters! . . . Always cn the go . . . Forever reading poems . . Oh! that bleached streak . . . Put your shoes on, Carol ! ! . . . Never without Barby and Jane . . . Adores Tony Martin . . . Off and on. Sheridan Thorup Bud . . . That blond hair gets ’em . . . Star hockey player Vice-president four years . . . His cars . . . Boog” . . . Handy with a racquet . . . Seen behind the counter . . . Buenos dios” . . . Active in school affairs . . . Friendly . . . Vice-president of the Student Council . . . Always popular. Carole Tims Cute cheerleader . . . Petite Seldom alone . . . Did Joanne say that?” . . . Girls’ basketball team . . . Lives on the outskirts of Bingville . . . One of the bet¬ ter tennis players . . . Versatile in sports . . . One of the Three Musketeers . . . Say, honest” . . . Good dancer . . . Aw, tell me” Original taste in records. Hugh Underhill Hugh . . . Dacey’s right hand man . . . Gym Team star . . . You know when he’s near . . . Always fooling around . . . Vain attempts to start his motorcycle . . . He has a way with girls . . . Miss Walton’s pet-peeve, sixth period! ! Barbara Weller Very quiet . . . Conscientious . . Big brown eyes . . . Has a slow drawl . . . Talent for writing . . Easy-going; takes life as it is . . . Plays the piano ... A poetess, too! ... With Carolyn Hannauer . . . Has more nerve on Halloween! . _ . Hard to know, but worth it . + . Donald White Don . , . Comes from God’s country! . . . Quiet, conscientious worker and good student . . . Gives wrestling opponents a hard time on the mat . . . .Spends sum¬ mers on his cousin’s farm . . . Wculd make a good farmer . . . Seen with Betty . . . Good me¬ chanic and wood worker . . . Likes Cross Country running. Barbara Brooks B 2 . . . Fresh off the boat from Europe—London and Germany, that is . New member of the choir . . . Can she sing and dance! . . . What an accent; she knows some good British slang too . . . But her heart is still back in Germany. Joanne Williams Willie or Joannie to some peo¬ ple . . . Always on the go , . i Friendly . . . Personality kid . . . Forever having troubles of some kind . . . Versatile Bradford editor . . . That girl in the jeep . . . Basketball and tennis player . . . Loves to sail . . . Gloucester fan . . . What makes Joanne so quiet in French ? ? . . . One of the Three Musketeers. Joyce Wilson Has a smile for everyone . , Wonderful sense of humor . . . Smart-looking clothes . . . ’’Gave my last one to Peg!” . . . Come¬ dian . . . Handy with scissors . . . All those college men! . . . Expert on jokes . . . ’’Give me a buzz.” . . . Good time Jeanne Woods ’’Jeannie with the light brown hair” . . . Those beautiful hand- knit sweaters . . . Excels in field hockey, tennis and basketball . . . Bradford . . . Student Council . . . Came from Philadelphia . . . Always ready with a smile . . Beaming personality . . . Good worker. Manuel Xeras Manny . . . Wrestling . . . One of Mr. Bragdon’s handy men . . . Free haircuts . . . Summer em¬ ployee of the Tree Department . . . Lets the girls go their own way . . . Active member of the Gym Team. V w T T ay back about 1932 we, the present class of 1950, started on our various routes in Model 1 and Stutz Bearcat baby carriages. Approximately six years later, we had become pedestrians and had gathered together on the first routes of education — Sprague Street, Hardy Highway, Brown Boulevard, and the others. Fortunately, perhaps, those roads are too far behind now for us to see anything very clearly except the bridges — and teachers — we burned up at the time In 1944, the scenery changed abruptly. We were still pedestrians — but now we walked chiefly between two buildings, and stared up at ivy-covered walls. We had all come together on the old Junior High Turnpike — with Jimmy Thistle as chief traffic cop. (Miss Baldwin and staff also helped us keep to the right.) We were carefully instructed on how to proceed: Books in the left hand, single file please, remove that pencil from behind your ear, please . . . and shut up! But we had our say, too, in those literary gems from the Phillipian four times a year. There were great scoops like My Adventures with a Kinkajou, sport quizzes, and even poems. And a lot was happening to the world as we trotted along — proud of the books we lugged (until the novelty wore off). Around us the war ended and peace came, bringing with it the hopes for the Big Five in the U. N. and even a brief friendship with the U. S. S. R. Rationing stopped, but the drive for war bonds continued. We plodded steadily through everything. We got more than book learning from our travels. Credits were given to the deserving many, and those who had been born got those beautiful pencils that said Happy Birthday — after a mysterious -call to the office and a little finger-nail biting. Our trophies included hand-made broom holders and tie racks and clothes that never fit. Once a year an industrious home room got the Phillipian Cup and once a week Room 15 got the Attendance and Punctuality Banner. We slowed down for guidance periods, safety talks and health classes, and creaked our seats delightedly in assemblies, with Honesty-Cooperation-Loyalty above our heads. We passed through traffic slips and C’s, and we tramped on a countless number of termites. We were led through third- choice clubs, and we squeaked more chairs in rare choir and music classes (right Fellahs?). We were taken on trips to the Museum. Some of us wore the new monitors’ badges through two-thirds of the trip. And outside of school we had entered the social rotary of church dances, and Fergie’s with formals, and parties and more parties. Round and round we went. We made a few teachers whirl, too, with our dizzy doings: gathering in circles outside after lunch and yelling Fight! ; trying to fill up the ventilator shafts with pieces of ruler; sticking the remaining whole rulers in desks and hitting them to produce a beautiful twang; and dismantling desks. Our methods of transportation became more complicated as time went on. Oh, the complications of getting down into and up out of the bicycle room, and catching the school buses, swapping tickets. And then there was the day that someone drove a car to school! At about that time the rest of us poor pedestrians were tripping over strings of campaign tags and getting excited about elections. Then we had A Case of Springtime.” And before we knew it, it was Senior Class Day, and a few people were running around the playfield like mad. We didn’t break any records — not even in dancing but we left the old turnpike in high spirits. And right after we left they took down the partition between the boys’ and girls’ lunchrooms. Most of u then reached that new super highway which is better known as the Senior High. A group of comic atrip characters gave us a real welcome. How big those seniors looked! How big the whole place was! And the corridors — no single file please! We did find it a little inconvenient, tho’, to be dir ected to the wrong gym. Our trip had speeded up and had become even more complex. There were more books to take along, and the novelty had long worn off; lockers to puzzle over; better assemblies; the Football Dance and others; and the Student Council; and a special room for the Choir! And we marveled at the cafeteria — not exactly out of this world,” but it had come from the basement to the third floor. We couldn’t find a single termite. But don’t think the change of scenery had calmed us down any. Any substitute will correct that impression; so will any teacher who has heard the clink of pennies in 302, the gentle humming at lunch, and the low roar of study periods. It was suggested that we change our method of transportation and Mr. Gaige talked of a happy ship.” But we decided to keep our four wheels solidly on the ground — you see, some of us drove cars by then. We had learned how to pack people in like sardines and make mad dashes down Paine Street. We were thrilled at the Mikado, we marveled at the Bradford, we wondered at the splendor of the Senior Prom, and we finished the first year reading l Vellesleyatis. In Junior year Mr. Graves was directing traffic as we in-betweeners swarmed through the now familiar corridors with ease. In our turn we welcomed the Sophomores, but the Seniors were still above us. The milestones were many: the Donkey Basketball game with Pancho Villa” and other great stars; the Music Festival ( Are you sure it was a flat tire that kept you out late?”) ; the Junior Prom with our own King and Queen; the breakfast outing; the crack, college bred is a four year loaf on the old man’s dough”; and finally the excitement of ushering at graduation. We went through fads that year, too; water guns (which were occasionally enjoyed by faculty children); yo-yo’s; the New Look”; and leaning against fire alarms between tlasses. Then we zoomed up to Senior Year in overdrive. We were greeted by station SBS, the Silent Broadcasting System, when the PA broke down. Mr. Owen treated u to an accordion concert. We made an improvement over the class meeting of junior year and started off right. Our scenery had new color combinations. World events began to interest u% important items such as Russia’s atomic bomb and the Wellesley Fells Regiment of the Grenadier Guards, and the face-lifting on the cupola. The Dramatic Club was formed. Rubber lizards crawled across the road. We wondered if Misl Guild ever forgot that her glasses were on top of her head, and if Mr. Benjamin’s stool would ever fall off the podium, and if we would be Republicans or Democrats. Familiar words rang often in our ear .; Now, when I wa a in England . . From the Hindu . . . ; Who shall I put down for best . . . ”; Will you swap two for a later number at the Torture Table?” and Will the following please report ...” We struggled over our own yearbook. And on we traveled, approaching caps and gowns. We passed the Springfield gym show, the Senior Play, two more proms, and finally came to graduation. Our pace slowed to a sedate walk up the steps of the rtage at Alumnae Hall. Now the years in Wellesley school lie as routes behind us, routes we have travelled over on roller skates, on bicycles, in buses, on foot, and, finally, in cars. Who knows what methods of trans¬ portation lie ahead?! Second Row. Maurice Longsworth, Edward hort, Philip Morse, Richard Shepardson, Robert Gorton, Mr. Spang. First Ron -. Robert Blakesley, Joe lmpallaria, Louise Giesey, William Moore, Barbara Botsford, Jean Woods, Sheridan Thorup. The Senior Council As the man behind the wheel of hi car guides the vehicle to its destination, so the driving force behind our senior clai-s is the Senior Council. The class president is council president, with the other class officers serving as officer i of the council, too. The other parts” are the senior members of the Student Council. Its function is to keep under control the many problems which arise in the student council but which are of concern only to the senior class. With Mr. Spang at the wheel, the council usually rolls along in low gear for the first part of the year when about the only real problem is selecting a clais ring. Later on, however, it has to hift into second to take care of the Senior Play, whereas, at the end of the year, we find them whizzing by in high, with the many, many senior activities to take care of. The Senior Prom comes first, followed by the cla picnic, the all-important selection of a clas fc gift (that’s really a rough time for the treasurer!), and, after the graduation assembly, graduation itself, for which time the speaker must be engaged — another task for the council. But after graduation the council’! work is done — and well done, too. Everything is put in the garage till next year’s seniors refill the tanks and take the wonderful journey through their senior year! :-[ 26 ]-: Back Row: Robert Blakesley, Richard -smith, Donald White, Richard Cunningham, Philip Morse. Fourth Ron . John Steacie, Bruce Mansfield, Gordon Rice, John Stenberg, Richard McKown, Edward Short, Richard Shepardson, William Moore. Third Roic: Robert McCart¬ ney, Francis Puckett, Charles Gardiner, Joe Impallaria, Robert Hall, Mark Powley, Donald Russell, Maurice Longsworth. Second Row: Betsy Powley, Priscilla Kelley, Helen Sommers, Barbara Botsford, Ruth Stockbridge, Barbara Weller, Carolyn Hannauer, Carole Tims, Jvancy Breck, Beverly Meier, Patricia Carter, Gayle Greenough, Virginia Lee. Front Row: Louise Pullen, Elizabeth Rundlett, Jeannette LeBlanc, Althea Kiser, Mary Lou Collins, Barbara Fogerty, Louise Giesey, Mary Ellen Fraser, Joyce Wilson, Jeanne Woods, Barbara Dolliff, Joanne Williams. Second Row: Maurice Longsworth, Edward Short, Philip Morse, Richard Shepardson, Robert Gorton, Mr. Spang. First Row: Robert Blakesley, Joe Impallaria, Louise Giesey, William Moore, Barbara Botsford, Jean Woods, Sheridan Thorup. The Wellesieyam The Wellesleyan wasn’t just published! There were long hours of planning and writing by the large group of Designers from the senior class. The editors were determined to put the whole class to work, too; remember voting for the dedication, hunting through old dust-covered albums for baby pictures, rushing in to give your signatures for the cover and trying to fit in an appointment for your Senior Pictures? Little by little, the parts of the Yearbook were assembled in much the same way as the parts of a car are put together on the assembly line. We have added accessories to our Yearbook, too. There the juniors and sophomores, the sports and activities, and the faculty section. Just as the driver has to plan out his gasoline budget, our business staff had a tight budget to meet, too, providing plenty of headaches. Each year brings revolutionary new styles in automobiles; we’re afraid this book may not be quite revolutionizing, but some thing have been tried this year that have never been done before. Remember the down payment you had to pay when you gave your order? The whole arrangement of the book is changed around, so that just as in the new Studebaker of a few years ago, you may not know whether you’re coming or going. Our publisher this year has been a local man, and our photographer has been right in the school, so you see we didn’t have far to go to refuel.” We might have had a few flat tirei on the way, but now that we’ve reached the end of our trip, we hope that what you have in your hands is an adequate and enjoyable account of the most memorable year at Wellesley High School . . . your senior year. :-[ 27 ]-: I DONALD RUSSELL Best groomed boy NORMA MacNEIL Best groomed girl Most attractive girl JOSEPH IMPALLARIA Eriendliest boy JAMES McMANUS Business man JOAN DONAHUE Career girl BARBARA BOTSFORD Best girl student RUTH STOCKBRIDGE Friendliest girl MAURICE LONGSWORTH Boy most likely to succeed LIGHT PERRY NORTON Best boy student LOUISE GIESEY Most versatile girl Girl most likely to succeed MARY ANN ALBERTI Best girl athlete BRUCE MANSFIELD Best boy athlete RICHARD McKOWN MARY LOU COLLINS Most attractive boy Wittiest girl WILLIAM MOORE Most versatile boy WILLIAM FINNEGAN Wittiest boy 2v P. O ' Neil 21 H. H. Meier 25 . N Bret k 20 S. Howard I. Cdeason 2s. M. I.. ( (dims 2‘) J. Hamilton SO. J. McManus 31. D. Reid 52. I.. Me D.iniel 5 5. W. Finnegan 34. T. Mi.Kimn |. Steele P. Steele M. Longswnrth I. . Miller r . Aldrich F. Hanson J. Ciately M. A Ingram P. KelPy E. Fitch H. Underhill T. Duggin B. Botsford P. Dunne R. Hall R. Shepard son E, Polucu M. Raymond M. Estes B. Quigley M. Fraser E. Pullen WM mm rfssfzM ' fzaL i m WM mmmm- mm piI ttd M Mi mmk ' MXMA WW SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President — Bruce Kinlin Vice President — Elizabeth Becker Secretary — Philip Derick Treasurer — Russell Gleason JUNIOR CLAS OFFICERS President — Ronald Bazirgan Vice President — Edward Fullerton Secretary — Francis Maccini Treasurer — Richard Gleason :-[ 35 ]-: ROOM 101 Back row , left to right Arthur Collari, David Brossi. Arthur Bonzani, Malcolm Brickett, David Coe, Richard Campbell. Thnd row, left to right: [ohn Biladeau, James Cline, Donald Bollcs, Forrest Adams, James Babcock, Ronald Bazirgan, Richard Baughman. Second row, Pauline Amalfi, Esther Brown, Sally Ann Collari, Marjorie and Ann Bobar, Bernice Abbott, Elizabeth Coates, Eleanor Bassett. First row, Virginia Allen, Mary Jane Arrington, Barbara Burns, Mary Jane Butler, Doreen Beale, Betty Lou Almond, Mary Jane Boyajian, Barbara Adams, Eunice Bentiviglio. CLASS OF 1951 ROOM 103 Back row, left to right- James Drysdale, Joseph Dischino, Peter Ciallerani, Robert Coughlin, Edward Fullerton, Miles Garrod, Bradley Fox. Third row, left to right: David Ellison, Robert Elsemiller, Gordon Cu- tis, William Fitzpatrick, Eugene Doherty, Joseph Fleming, Paul Dalton. Second row. Elizabeth Daly, Suzanne Durrell, Marv Cummins, Marv Comeau, Alice Frost, Janneke Disbrow, Joan Fisher,Christine Farnsworth. First roil ' , left to right: Adeline Fritz, Janet Ciallerani, Alice Donahue, Jane Emery, Cecelia DeBello, Ikisan Gannon, Shirley Gilbert, Drusilla Fox, Diane Drowne. Back row, left to right: William Norcross, (loach Goodridge, Edward Fitch. Front row, left to right: Donald Noville, Iheridan Thorup. :-[ 36 ]-: ROOM 207 Back row. left to right: Lawrence Fogerty, Robert Jackson, Chandler Gregg, Harold Kolb, Richard blooper. Third rou. left to right: Peter Innes, Bernard Gleason, Arthur Lamb, Robert Johnson, Nicholas Holt, George Harunk, Joseph Harris. Second row, left to right: Richard Hamilton, Richard Gleason, Ruth Keeman, Sarah Kilmain, Patricia Kearns, William Johnston, John Griffin. First row. left to right: Janet Gleason, Jean Hedges, Elizabeth Harris, Sue Goldsmith, Joanne Ireland, Polly Hopkins, Nancy T.ee, Sally Horner, Carmel Lattanzi, Ann Kcddic. ROOM 307 Back row. left to right: Jack Mason, William Monaghan, Bruce Munn. Third row. left to right: Luke McNeil, Hugh Moulton, Albert Mills, James Millward, Mitchell Lilly, James Macdaid. Second tow. left to right: Richard Lloyd, Carole Matthes, Mary Jane Monaghan, Julia Mortaielli, Joyce Merrill, Jean McSweeney, Barbara Mc¬ Cartney, Francis Maccini. First row. left to right: Faith McLaughlin, Marilyn Melan.son, Jean McCracken, Madalcn Machado, Margaret McDaniel, Marjorie Mulvaney, Jane Mullen, Jean Murray, Thalia Manty. :-[ 37 ]-: ROOM 311 Buck row, left to right: George Sanderson, Sylvester Paldino, Theodore Putney, Donald Roberts, Philip Plaisted, James Pucillo. Third row, left to right: Robert Scammon, Stanley Nelson, Jerome Schweitzer, John Prophet, Richard Randolph, Jack Parnin, Kilby Osb rn. Second row, left to right: Richard Roach, Mary Quigley, Joy Reynolds, Nancy Robinson, Virgina Robinson, Nancy Petersen, Joyce Palmer, Touis Sardina. First row, left to right: Janet Primeyara, Pauline Paquette, Jean Perry, Myra Roseblatt, Joanne Rogers, Beverly Sawdey, Janet Seely, Anne Parnin, Maria San Maitino. CLASS OF 1951 ROOM 314 Buck row. left to right: Douglas Sutherland, William Unsworth, Kenneth Slye, Robert Sullivan, Charles Sullivan. Third row, left to right: Paul Ycllc, William Walker, Paul Walsh, Richard Vaughan, Robert Wallen, Richard Sonsini, Theodore Starr, Roger Spear. Second row. left to right: Frederick Steeves, Shirley Vara, Audrey Young, Ann Br««ks, Kathryn Wcgerdt, Ann Burnham, Stephanie Wennberg, Win Pierce. First row. left to right: Anita Temple, Frances Tucccri, Helen Watson, Patricia Skahill, Dorothy Stewart, Ann Sullivan, Pauline Turner, Mary Ann Whitney, Ann Shea. :-[ 38 ]-: V if fvilif?;H ”� Is8k5% wL ' j pj| WM ||||| ! Wesley Surge Overcomes nea naiaer nme DOH1D iding in Final Period, 12-7 Explod T n Milton 19-7 k’s attempted ' i bell ini people gatherec ? penalty against Wellesley four first downs. George ss, a big and hard running spearheaded this drive with quarterback Gibson, I ? ball handling was par-e re. Reading rjuick 1 xtr;i point n lr Hr LfeOJlik .azelk toss ghan h and laid «t after rhed a bt the B tion. S ?r fo lushed ' dovvr pass lDING, Sept. 24—Ed Harunk” 24 yards for a touchdown in J pamp VA VAAW cuitKsiey nuns wver xington 10 to 0 u,u,u Wellesley-Needham Football Game on Thanksgiving Morninc ;)d working bately 5,000 fans v«k t +bo finanrial out COOK ellesle Wellesley High v game of the sea so Hunnewell Field, W j ing Lexington Him 4000 fans. Jack Mansfield s . the first touchdouf| period with two � line smash. Bill tor the second i|3|§ on a 40-vard sw came when Jac 1®? yards a roun d en u ' • f rtiTrlir tions Lead We relMP Over Re ading, 12-7 K HI Jail, T, lock, i «; rt. . ;ry. Tu i, lh ' - . i. Basso ESI� EY ghan, Her - ' ’ «nace did not allow I of the game is listed else iT “ ereai | in this issue. A bit of cok elusion ind luo ;en$ive around adding: rushes throu£ is: McK wns donoghan s h the line: Gj irlboro Edges H lesley 26-21 y wardi Milton Four L LBORO, Oct PPed Wellesley ' - ' SiSS SSVd Touchdown - - Fqvorite - Ha! TICK, Oct. 8—Natick High re¬ ed in the unbeaten ranks by ng previously undefeated Wel- - High today, 24-7, at Memorial , Natick, before 3000 spectators, the first period Teddy Piers :epted a Wellesley pass on his 10-yard line and ran 90 yards ae first Natick touch fn to the ok, one ( giving ne of the I boor little Ito be “cre ly, by a po fcVell—I hop ■ed” like thj ffellow who only six 1 fie way. Oh 1 streamer o; page annou Peat victory c been in one that of’its own after intercepting of? a a . ftaviel rilcrl XTorf 1 wlr P r1nrt� 1 2 3 A came b ck with a 65- WEtLBiLEY HIGH 02) -Leti end, Duggan; it B, Ford. Fitzpatrick; If. Moore; c.. Long worth; rf. InpoUrip; rt, Sapply, Bacircan; re, Puck el: ab. Me e!.d: Ihb. Monahan; rnb. John- v HarunJc READING HIGH C7 —Deft and. Kochi Cerden: It. Peterson, Decker, lg, DogdJ- glan, Bifeirarf; c. Hadley. DAse refont: rf, Arnold: rt Bello, re, Han. an. Gibson: Ihb, Morris rhb, COllVc Si. j much of parents Wellesley I score 13 back thes every one member and only ] them up i Next w ham to w to continf Although that lovel get our t HOCKEY The hockey team under Bud Hines completed a rip-roaring season in fourth place in the Bay State League. The team was one of the least scored against, thanks to the alertness of Goalie Gordy Rice and the excellent show he puts on under pressure. Willy Monaghan and Fred Chase are the two top defensemen, aggressive as they come. Monaghan and Rice were recognized as two star defensive players, in being chosen to play on the All-Star team. The line made up of the plucky trio of Thorup, Hall, and Street was in there checking the pucks at top rate speed. Hall’s excellent hockey sense also won him a position on the All-Star team. Sophomore Squeaky Street has played on the line as much as any of his senior team-mates, and he and Willy Monaghan should really be leading the team next season. Backing them up as the second line were Brucie Kinlin, Louie Ouellet, and Dave Coe. Outstanding subs were Willie Johnson, Joe Impallaria, Bruce Mans¬ field and Jack Mason. Hall scored in the last period of the opening game against Framingham to give Wellesley a 1-0 victory. In the following game Thorup and Street scored to defeat B.C. 2-1. One of the outstanding game- 1 - in the League on a defensive angle was the one with Walpole which ended in a scoreless tie. Norwood was the next victim with Hall scoring the only goal of the game. Waltham and Needham were the only squads who managed to defeat Wellesley, but we retaliated in a spectacular win over Watertown with goals by Hall and Mansfield. Wellesley remained in fourth place throughout the play offs. Since there was a real lack of ice during most of the winter, the boys had to go through a rather rigorous schedule. Often practices had to be held in the middle of the night in Boston. Captained by Thorup and Rice the team came through with flying colors, after a season of thrilling and hard fought games. Boys Basketball The Wellesley High bas¬ ketball team has really dribbled and passed through a brilliant season this year, even though John Stenberg was the only letterman who returned from last year’s ex¬ cellent team. Coach Steeves had to work with inexper¬ ienced men, but the squad members showed fight and determination in coming through with a winning record. The highlight of the many thrilling games was the one against our old rival, Needham. The latter team, leading the league, pulled through to win in the last re¬ maining seconds, after a nip- and-tuck battle. At a later game Wellesley made up for its one point loss to Needham by edging Dedham 33-32 at the last moment. Twice Wal¬ pole met us on the court of battle, but twice Wellesley piled up enough points to beat them soundly. :-[ 48 J-: back — left to B. Shea N. Ross P. Yelle R. Bazirgan T. Steeves J. Prophet P. Dowd B. Gleason Coach Steeves J Basketball John Stenberg mopped up the most scores and was the mainstay of the club. But Gallerani and Maccini, second and third high scorers, were in there ringing the balls also. Supporting them were several promising Juniors: Bob Coughlin, Bob Sullivan, and Dick Boughman, all of whom looked especially good and improved steadily with each game. The experience these underclassmen gained should help them in future seasons. There were many Senior squad members who were also highlights on the team: Maurry Longsworth, John Steacie, Jim Gately, Bill Finnegan, Bob Shea, John Kling, Norman Ross, and Dick Steeves. The boys are certainly to be congratulated after doing so much better than was antici¬ pated at the start. None of them will ever forget the thrills they got as the gym walls echoed with the fervent shouts of the eager spectators, and the satisfaction they got from giving such good ac¬ counts of themselves. :-[ 49 ]-: Back row, left to right: Francis Maccini, James Drysdale, David Reid, Coach, Goodnough, Dick Sonsini, Raymond Reynolds, Norman Ross, Jack Dutftn. Second row, left to right: Ken Slye, Bruce Mansfield, Gordon Rice, Arthur Banzani, John £tenberg, John Kling, Robyn Hall. Front row, left to right: Bill Coughlin, Louie ardini, David Ellison, Bill Aldrich, George Lawson, Luke McNeil, Billy Monaghan. Around the nucleus of seven returning lettermen, Coach Hal Goodnough has high hopes of his baseball team winning the Bay State League Championship. The returning sluggers arc Seniors Norman Ross, Bruce Mansfield and Gordy Rice; and Juniors, Art Bonzani, Ken Slye, Gigi Harunk, and Willie Monaghan. The possibilities of finishing in a top notch position arc unusually bright because of the veteran infield and two capable receivers. There is talk around the campus that the boys just trying out, who are fresh on the diamond, offer some really promising prospects. So, although quite a few stars from last year are missing, due to graduation, their shoes are being capably filled by both the old and the new. Certainly not incidental is the fact that the team is receiving a lot of new equipment, which should further incite them to be, as well as look like, a winning team. Last years’ team was exceedingly well rounded, and finished with a successful sea¬ son ; however, they did run into some hard luck and lost some tough and close games. The schedule for this Spring is as follows: April 11 — Walpole April 14 — Dedham April 19 Attleboro April 20 — Braintree April 22 Milford April 25 Milton April 28 Norwood April 29—Milford May 2 — Framingham May 2 — Natick May 9 — Needham May 12 — Walpole May 16 — Dedham May 19 — Milton May 23 — Norwood May 26 — Framingham May 31 — Natick June 2 — Needham -I 50 ], Back row, left to right: Isadore Dovebird, David Brossi, Tommy Parker, Phil Dowd, Bernard Gleason, James Babcock, John Leyon, Joe Stevens, Bill Finnegan, Jerry Parmn. Middle row. left to right: Douglas Southerland, Chuck Stevens, Phil Morse, Thomas Duggin, Charles Sullivan, Paul Branzetti, Richard McKown, Ronald Bazirgan. Front row. left to right: Richard Hooper, James Gately, Miles Garrod, Malcolm Brickett, Bob Coughlin, Perry Norton, Bill Carmichael, Dick Vaughan. The 1949 Track team climaxed a brilliant and undefeated season by taking two state championships on consecutive Saturdays. The firi-t triumph wai the Relay Championship at Belmont in which Wellesley set three new records. The next week at the Outdoor State Meet in Newton, Malcolm Brickett won an individual title in the low hurdles, and set a new record. Returning veterans from this spirited team are Captain Bob Coughlin, Brickett, Carmichael, Branzetti, McKown, Vaughan, Hooper, Gately, Garrod, Sullivan, Fullerton, Sutherland, Duggin, Norton, Harunk, Bazigan, and Irish. Together with these boys are several promising sophomores: Parnin, Shanklin, and Stevens-. Although this year’s losses in the sprints and middle distances from the 1949 champions will be hard to replace, the team should be well balanced and able to hold up its end in any competition it meets. The winter track team provided several hazards, when the boys were forced to practice indoors. Many people, on coming out of a door in the basement cor¬ ridor, where the team did its work-outs, found themselves colliding with the run¬ ners. Although this team is unofficial, points are given to its members, and the training helps to get the team in shape for the spring meets. The boys came in fourth in the State meet, highlighted by Norton’s record in the mile. In the Greater Boston Interscholastic Meet some of Wellesley’s champions were Gately in the 1000 yard dash; Brickett, who was undefeated in the hurdles against Arlington, Newton, and Brookline, and was outstanding point-getter; Carmichael, who set a new indoor school record in the shot; and the relay team of Brickett, Fullerton, Branzetti, and Vaughan. Remembering that they have to live up to last year’s unusual record, the team has really been putting forth its best efforts. :•[ 51 ]-: Back row, left to right: Thomas Lee, Fred Chase, Robert McCartney, Thomas Duggin, Richard Meier, William Finnegan, Joseph Dischino, Ted Steeves. Second row, left to right: John Biladeau,, Maurice Longsworth, Russell Gleason, Richard McKown, Malcolm McLean, Dick Snow, Robert Blakesley, Don Cotton. Front row, left to right: Harlan MacKenzie, Thomas Campbell, Thomas Wilde, Mario Mandozzi, Mark Powley, Hugh Underhill, Robyn Hail, Dave Cox. GYM TEAM To the tune of giant-swings and somersaults, knee-circles and hand balances, the gym team is constantly swinging in action. With much individual initiative and guidance by Coach Steeves — on Tuesday nights by Ray Van Buskirk the. boys perform like monkeys and get a big kick out of it. As a preview to the Springfield College Gym Show in the winter, the team members exhibited their amazing feats in an assembly, to the awe and delight of the students. All the boys are experts in gymnastics and perform with noted grace, but in order to become more skilled they specialize as follows: Ted McKown on the parallel and high bar; Mark Powley on the high bar; Rube Hall and Bob McCartney on the parallel bars; Bob Blakesley on the high bar and flying rings; Hugh Underhill and Warren Garron, tumbling; Mario Mandozzi on the parallel ban; Don Cotton and Fred Chaie on the high bar. Mandozzi, Cotton, Chase and Garron are the seasoned veteran per¬ formers, and their acts are positive proof of their experience. Underclassmen Teddy Steeves and Ricky Randolph certainly should be included, as well as the sophomorei, who may well be the stars to come. Although such a sport as this doesn’t offer any chances for competition, the boys have set certain standards for themselves, and with a lot of hard work, grueling prac¬ tices, and good fun combined, they have made the gym team a valuable part of the athletic program. :-[ 52 ]-: Back row , left to li ht: Isadore Dovebird, Bruce Munn. Donald W hite, Richard McKojm, Joseph Griganafini, David Brossi, Mr. Stergios. First row, left to right: Thomas Campbell, Raymond Reynolds, Malcolm McLean, William Moore, George Harunk, Mark Pawley. WRESTLING TEAM The results of the 1949 - 1950 season of the wrestling team have been very promis¬ ing. This team is a comparatively new one and has certainly proved to be an up-and- coming one. There are several new members from the junior high and lophomore class who have done an excellent job in the meets, and it is hoped that with a continuation of this spirit, they will develop into expert wrestlers. The los of some of last year’s lettermen didn’t teem to have much of an effect on the 1950 team, and the returning gladiators have certainly made up in muscle and spirit for those who are gone. The meets have been outstandingly successful, the members of the squad having learned many new holds and various tactics w hile obtaining the necessary experience to become accompl ished wrestlers. With the expert wrestling of the varsity squad, the team has put up a commendable fight against the experienced teams of Philip’s Academy, Perkins, St. Mark’s Noble and G reenough, and Brooks. One end of the bicycle room has been reincarnated into a wrestling arena, where Coach “Doc” -Stergios’ lithe and red-clad figure can be seen vigorously demonstrating holds and grips. Students have complained more than once that the light of the w restlers groaning and rolling on the matf has made them reluctant to get their bicycles after school! The boys w ' ill never forget the expert coaching and personal interest which “Doc” has given each of them, and how much they have benefited from the efficient practices and excellent meet!. :•[ 53 J-: Captain Perry Norton, Coach Chapman, Manager Robert McCartney, Dick Hooper. Dick Vaughan Jerry Parnin, Robert Coughlin, Frank Irish,Charles Sullivan, Pl.il Dowd, Phil McCurdy, Douglas Sutherland Thomas Parker, Philip Lambro, Lee Colb, George Prather, John Wegerdt. Coach Ray Chapman counted on his cross country team ' s having a good record this year since almost all of last year’s lettermen returned. The team lived up to his expecta¬ tions by having a record of four wins and two losses. Captain Perry Norton won indi¬ vidually in every one of the dual meets. In the bigger meets the team failed to duplicate its hard-won early season victories. The sprinters took fifth place in the Divisional and eleventh place in the League Meet. In both of these meets Horton took first prize. The following week Norton finished in third place in the 5-tate Meet, but the team failed to place in the first ten. Norton went on to climax a brilliant season by finishing eleventh in the New England Meet. The following are the scores of the dual meets: (Incidentally, low score wins) Wellesley 28 .Concord 29 Wellesley 25 .Woburn 34 Wellesley 18 .Revere 39 Everett 23 .Wellesley 33 Winchester 23 .Wellesley 38 Wellesley 27 .Dean Academy 29 -[54 ]-: TENNIS To the sounds of lobs and smashes the boys’ tennis racquets were pulled out this spring, with ten matches lined up, the longest schedule which the team has ever faced. In the last three years of tennii the varsity team has lost only to St. Marks, and tied with Newton, which gives the 1950 team a top record to maintain. The returning letter- men who have ably filled the shoes of the 1949 team are Captain Bud Thorup, ‘ ' Acer” Don Novi lie, Lefty” Bill Norcross, and Speedball” Ed Fitch. Mr. Goodridge, the coach, rounded up many other tennis enthusiasts to give the boys some support. Although the team can’t be very large, a great number of underclassmen who need a little practice before they are varsity material have been coming out for tennis- lately. Because of their interest Mr. Goodridge has organized an unofficial J. V. team and ha -scheduled several games for them. Some of the teams that the boys will come up against are Waltham, St. Marks, Milton, Dedham, Concord, Nor¬ wood, and Needham. Since all of these schools have excel- lent record behind them, there is certain to be some fancy footwork and real competition on the courts. There are two matches a week in which either four singles and three double , or three singled and two double are played. La t year the team entered the South Shore Tournament at Milton and came smashing through in fourth plai e out of eight. Mr. Goodridge planv to enter again this year, the match taking place in the first week in June as a climax to the reason. To the tune of Fore!” the golf expert! teed off in high spirits as the spring season opened. The team wai completely composed of new members with the exception of Fred Chase, Dave Coe, and Bill Walker; but there were three promising sophomores, Bruce Kinlin, Lawrence Skreet, and Richard Ouel- let. This year, again, the boys had access to the Wellesley ( ountry Club, where they spent a lot of time getting in s-hape, and aiming for an ace in the hole. Eight tough matches are s-cheduled in the league against Natick, Framingham, Marlboro, and West- boro, and additional warm up matches have been planned. With such expert driver- and putters facing them, the competition is al¬ ways keen, and the team under Loach Steeves, has been having to use all the ability it could muster. :-[ 55 ]-: ' irrtPiirUffiMiTn aift Back row, left to right: Drucilla Fox, Gail Murphy, Barbara McCartney, Betty Gulesian, Mary Jane Monaghan. Middle row, left to right: ue Durrell, Beverly Meier, Jeanne Woods, Joyce Merrill, Priscilla Kelley. front row, left to right: Joyce Wilson, Peggy Lee, Janet Steele, Helen Sommers, Mary Xnn Alberti, Helen Paltrineri. FIELD HOCKEY There will be hockey practice for the girls’ squad this afternoon. This was the notice so often heard over the P. A. system during the fall. Helen Sommers and Sue Gannon were the capable captains of the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams, and both led the girls speeding up and down the field, driving the ball back and forth, to the timing of Miss Copley’s Pass!” With much grueling practice they did their best to master the many skills they had practiced previously in gym classes. Everyone looked forward to the days on which there were games in near-by towns or at home. Indeed, most of the games were away this year so at two thirty-five the team boarded the bus, and went merrily on the way, singing and cheering lustily. Having arrived at their destination, the girls always practiced for a few minutes, and then the game started off in full swing. The ball would be headed toward Wellesley’s goal, but one second later, it would be going in the other direction. Immediately, the girls would put on their brakes and race after it. It was a happy girl that finally won that coveted point. Although we didn’t win all the games, we realize it isn’t the score that counts, but the fun we have in playing, and all the girls who came out and played on one of the two teaim agree they couldn’t have had a better time or more thrills. : [ 58 ]-: lituk row, left to right: Hetty Lou Almond, Joyce Merrill, Drue i I la Fox, Joan Fisher, Helen Paltrineri, C loach Miss Cirplcy. Front row, left to right: Ellen Child, Ann Woodly, Ginny Graves, Mary Lou Collins, Mary Ann Alberti, Priscilla Kelley. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Our car would not be complete without the special spark of the girls’ basketball team, which has proved to be the most popular of girls’ sports. The pre-season schedule of intramural games afforded to all an opportunity to play and get in good shape for try-outs for the regular teams. Under the able coaching of Miss Copley, an excellent record was made by the three class teams with their respective captains and co-captains, Janet Steele and Mary Anne Alberti, Virginia Robinson and Virginia Graves. After careful observance of outstanding abilities, the difficult problem was faced by our coach of selecting a Varsity and Junior Varsity squad. Skillful basketball techniques with the thrill of successful long shots were accomplished as the remit of afternoons of hard practice. The girls were all pleased at the unusually large number of spectators who attended their games, and responded to the student interest by winning a majority of their games. The fine achievements of our teams and the display of true sportsmanship combined to establish a grand basketball record. In leaving we take with us many happy memories of this successful season. :-[ 59 ]-: Back row, left to light: Betty Aon McCurdy, Joanne Williams, Nancy Robinson, Ginny Graves, Miss Copley. Second row, left to right: Betty Harris, Betty Gulesian, Mary Ann Alberti, Ann Merwin, ?iue Leach. Brant row, left to right: Carole Tims, Nancy Breck, Captain Sally Howard, Helen Paltrineri, Virginia. Lee, Louise Giesey. Behind their unanimously elected captain, Sally Howard, the girls’ tennis team is preparing for a heavy season. During March and part of April practices were held in the gym, where the girls soon got over the rusty” stage, and began to learn fpme real skills. Although many try out for the varsity, usually only an average of seventeen finally make the grade. Several of the teams which the girls are preparing to face are: Norwood, Concord, and Needham. About half of the games are out of town; three single matches and two doubles are played. To win, a player must defeat her opponent in two out of three sets, but often several extra games have to be played before the set is over. Sally Howard has a lot of returning lettermen to back her up behind the nets. Betty Harris and Carole Tims played singles last year, both of them winning several times. Setting a fast pace in doubles are Jeanne Woods, Louise Giesey, Pat O’Neil, Betty Gulesian and Helen Paltrineri. :-[ 60 h Carmel Lattanzi, Althea Kiser, Nancy Ro ' Jnson, Head-cheerleader, Sally Howard; Virginia Robinson, Susan Palmer, Carole Tims. Mascots: Paul Gallerani, James Sullivan CHEERLEADERS With head-cheerleader Sally Howard starting them off in high gear, the Wellesley High School cheerleaders have done a great job in leading the spectators at the football and basketball games. Because of continually practicing for perfection, the cheering squad has been a great asset in providing more than the necessary enthusiasm at the games. The boys on the teams are the first to admit how much they appreciate the rousing cheers that they’ve been getting. The football rallies were a great success due to the co-operation of the cheer¬ leaders, Mr. Graves, the faculty, the two Mudent Council members, Jeanne Woods and Richard Shepardson, and the students. No one can forget the antics of the masculine drum majoretts, the gawky substitute cheerleaders, and the many original skits which the girls worked out. The night rally before the Needham game had a large turnout to enjoy a whole hour packed full of various skits, speakers, band selections, and both new and old cheers. Present at the rally were the two cute little mascots, Paul Gallerani and James Sullivan. They were appropriately attired in red corduroy pants, white sweaters, and red beanies, and eagerly jumped and ran through the cheers. This year, Miss Dennen, head of the cheerleading department, developed a satis¬ factory system for the selection of the cheerleaders: for the first time, members of the Student Council chose several girls from among nearly thirty who tried out. Hearty congratulations are due the cheerleaders who have done an exceptionally good job. :-[ 61 ]-: tm r wr a ¥ v m f v f O i 1m l i [ jj •Jlllll ! , M m to. j W tmi j IP m f I 1 Buck row, left to right: Phil McCurdy, Richard Shepardson, Phil Morse, Bob Gorton, Malcolm Brickett. Third row, left to right: Ronald Bazirgan, Bob Sullivan, Bob Blakesley, George Harunk, John Prophet, Bruce Kinlin. Sfiord rou, left to right: David Ellison,, William Moore, Mary Baldwin, Ann Sullivan. Jean Mifweeney, Florence Turner, Sue Teach, Gail Murphy, Eddie Fullerton, Alton tSoyes. ' Virst row. left to right: Ann Merwin, Sue Goldsmith, Louise Giesey, Barbara Botsford, Sheridan Thorup, Maurice I.ongsworth, Jeanne Woods, Elizabeth Becker, Gail Richardson, liss Bronson. The Student Council is the steering wheel of the school, responding to the touch of both students and faculty. It is composed of all the homeroom chairmen, the presi¬ dent and vice-president of each class, and two members-at-large elected by each class. This year the council presided over the class elections, chose the cheerleaders, and devised a method for selecting the class rings. One of the major problems this year was the drawing up of a suitable point system for athletic awards to seniors. Not to he overlooked is the council’s power to recommend expenditures from the Student bund. The Student Council was the sponsor of the Icebreaker, the Football Dance, foot¬ ball rallies, the season ticket drive, the Springfield College Exhibition, and drives for community funds. The council not only directs these activities but coordinates them in regard to time to avoid conflict in events. This is done by a calendar committee appointed by the coun¬ cil. In January the council went on the air over station WCRB in a transcribed program describing its activities and value. This year’s officers were President, Maurice Longsworth; Vice-president, Sheridan Thorup; Recording Secretary, Barbara Botsford; Corresponding Secretary, Louise Giesey; and Reporting Secretary, Jeanne Woodi. 63 ]-: Back row, left to right: Richard Hooper, William Ttforcross, Allan Lincoln, Theodore Putney, Charles Sullivan, Virginia Mayo_, Ann Woodley, Arlene Sommers, Virginia Robinson, Joy Reynolds, Janet Seeley. Fourth row, left to right: Charles Gardiner, Richard Cunningham, Stephanie Wennburg, Beth Brown, Helen Johnson, Kay Zimmerman, Marsha Wescott, Lois Snyder, Judy Haley, Allison McFarlane, Lee Smith. Third row, left to right: Susan Gannon. Jeanne Woods, Sallv Nesbit, Louise Thurber, Louise Pullen, Elizabeth Rundlett, Lois Cochran, Joan Fisher, Nancy Linton, Mary Lou Commeau, Pauline Pacquet, Pauline Turner. Second row, left to right: Elizabeth Harris, Drusilla Fox, Judy Hamilton, Helen Paltrineri, Christina Sekas, Betty Lou Almond, Susan Durrell, Christine Farnsworth, Betty Coates, Linda Congdon, Nancy Breck, Sally Howard, Joan Wegerdt. First row, left to right: Jane Meehan, Mary Jane Butler, Betty Gulesian. Louise Giesey, Patricia ’Neil, Sylvia Plath, Frank Irish, Maurice Longs- worth, Joanne Williams, Joanne R..gers, Marilyn Melanson, Barbara Botsford, Mr. Lape. THE BRADFORD Ever since the first leave-, began to fall from the trees last September, the Bradford press car has kept up a steady speed, on the lookout for news items all along the road. With Sylvia Plath and Frank Irish at the dual controls, and such able directors as Pat O’Neil, Joanne Williams, Louise Giesey, Maurice Longsworth, Joanne Rogers and Betty Gulesian, we managed to hit green lights at every intersection and to put out six issues of the Wellesley High School paper during the trip. As we drove past the athletic fields and made occasional stopovers at the out¬ standing social events, meeting a few special personalities at every crossing, we jotted down notes of interest for the Bradford — our road map which both reviews and previews the highlights of the school year. A special sounding of the horn is due to Mr. Lape, faculty adviser and veteran driver, who kept us headed in the right lane all along the way. Mr. Simone, ready at the car window, kept us supplied with on-the-spot photos of passing landmarks No journey would be complete without mentioning the back-seat drivers — all those eager reporters and artists who helped keep us on the road with their constant support. The Bradford pulls into the garage after a successful year’s trip, and this year’s travelers make room for those who will start the Bradford press car rolling again next year. :-[ 64 ]-: Back row, left to right: Nicholas Holt, Paul Cummins, Don Cotton, Allan Lincoln, Donald Russell, William Finnegan. Fourth row, left to right: Ruth Stockbridge, Louise Giesey, Sally Horner, Diane Drowne, Jean McSweeney, Nancy Petersen, Carmel Lattanzi. Third rou ' , left to right: Cecily Bartlett, Janneke Disbrow, Jean Murray, Susan Gannon, Virginia Robinson, Elizabeth Coates, Diane Webster, Helen Benjamin. Susan Leach. Second row, left to right: Jane Bova ' ian, Barbara Adams, Jean McCracken, Betty Lou Almond, Susan Durrell, Marcie Giovoni, Gail Richardson, Elizabeth Becker, Joan VCegerdt, Anita Temple. First rou left to right: Elizabeth Gulesian, Mary Jane Butler, Christine Farnsworth, Patricia O’Neil, Barbara Botsford, Miss Walton, Patricia Kearns, Marilyn Melanson, June Howard, Judy Miller. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE This year’s Assembly Committee, with Miss Walton as faculty adviser, has been ably steered by Chairman Patty O’Neil with help from Betty Gulesian, the Assistant- Chairman. As always, the committee has tried to bring in a variety of assemblies both instructive and amusing, full of appeal to the student body. The girls’ and boys’ choirs have been responsible for presenting two excellent programs, one at Christmas and one at Thanksgiving. In the latter assembly, the medley on Schnitze lbank, with its German band, added to the lovely choral numbers. Also, last fall, some representatives of General Motors presented an enjoyable program on the history of electricity in which a new version of ’’Stop the Music” was introduced. On another memorable Friday, Mr. Shurtliffe, famed for varied accomplishments, amused us greatly with his demonstrations on the exaggerated techniques of wrestling. Forrester Nicolson was master of ceremonies at a Truth and f onsequence” program in which Mr. Stimson’s singing, Doc” Stergios’ frogs in the throat, and the antics of cheerleader Jim Gleason offered a show tilled with popular appeal. This year for the second time an exchange assembly was arranged with Concord High School. In December, our band went to Concord and gave a program which was identical to the Band Concert which was played here in Wellesley. Later in the year Concord presented the first act of their senior class play, ”Junior Miss”, which was by far one of the most outstanding programs of the year. The committee has offered, in addition, various other commendable assemblies which haven’t been mentioned here, such as Donald Russell’s all-star” musical review, and many entertaining movies. The entire student body and particularly, the departing seniors owe a large vote of thanks to the committee for providing them with a moit scenic” and entertaining trip through the school year. -I 65 ]-: u W 1 ' Priscilla Steele, Carol Tims, Elizabeth Burdoin, Helen Benjamin, Lois Snyder, Rodney Holt, John Leyon, Cecily Bartlett, Bruce Acker, Paul Dalton, Jean McSweeney, Mr. l each, Elizabeth Harris, Richard Hooper, Paul Bran zetti, Janet Seely, Donald Russell, John Prophet, Forrest Adams, George Prather. William Walker, Mitchell Lilly, Harold Kolb, Robert Johnson, R bert Blakesley. Under the experienced hand of Mr. Leach, the Welles-ley High School Orchestra has been rolling along under full power. At times it varied its leadership under the hands of several rapidly-learning student conductors, a system which helped to enliven regular X period rehearsals. In addition to their assistance at both regular and special assemblies, May Music Week activities, and Graduation Exercises, many of the members of the Orchestra engaged in other activities -luring the year. Early in the fall, a group composed of Orchestra members provided music for the annual American Legion Ban¬ quet at the Warren School. In the spring, several members represented Wellesley in the orchestra at the New England Music Festival Concert, this year held in Springfield. Another activity in which several of our members participated is the Wellesley Com¬ munity Orchestra, thereby gaining the experience of playing in a larger group. The members of the Orchestra have worked very hard this year, but have had a lot of fun at the same time. For them X periods Monday and Friday will be remembered ai a very enjoyable part of their high school life. :-[ 66 ]-: Third ton: Mr. Raymond Leach. Director; John Prophet, Frank Irish, Betty Harris, Bill Hunter, Dick Snow, Ted Putney, Mitchell Lilly, Mai Brickett, Bill Moore, George Prather, Ronald Bazirgan, Don Russell, Bob Chase, Paul Branzetti. Second row. Forrest Adams. Jerry Schweitzer, Ginny Graves, Sue Durrell, Joe Impallaria, Dick Hooper, Paul Dalton, Perry orton, Chuck Stevens, Clarke Willis, Betty Ann McCurdy, Hal Kolb. Pirn rou ' Bill Carmichael, Will Walker, Ed Krieg, Lee Cole, Cecily Bartlett, Rodney Holt, Bill Johnston, Bob Blakesley. BAND This year our band was given a new paint job. Thoie snappy red and grey uni forms that everyone worked so hard for certainly made the band A-l in appearance, as well as in musical ability. Yes, that class A rating was still upheld this year The uniforms were broken into active service with the start of the football season. Remember those sharp formations on the field and the Star Spangled Banner before every game? After the fall sport season, rehearsals began for the Annual Concert and dance, which was held in December. On the morning of the concert, the band was very enthusiastically received at Concord High School, where they put on a program in fulfillment of Wellesley’s half of the Exchange assemblies. The members really did a job on such numbers as the Washington Rost, Gloria March, and the Dancing Tam bourine. At the beginning of the new year, work waj started on the muiic for the Festival in Springfield and Attleboro. Several fortunate and talented musicians were chosen to participate in the All-New England Band at Springfield in April, where Bill Car¬ michael was honored by being requested to play a solo. Later in the spring, the com¬ plete band auditioned, upholding its customary high standard. ■-I 67 ]-: Back row. Joanne Williams, Marjorie Raymond, Barbara Dolliff, Joyce Wilson, Jane McBurney, Doris Kenny, Judith Height, Debra Powers, Barbara McCartney, Joyce Palmer, Arden Tapley, Peggy Ann McKay, Barbara Brooks. Third row a Jean Hedges, Judith Hamilton, Charlene Meslis, Carol Matthes, Barbara Forgarty, Emma Polucci, Elaine McCabe, Eunice Bentivoglio, Barbara Adams, Margaret McCabe, Dorothy Ambrogio, Virginia Allen, Sue Gannon Nancy Linton, Shirley Gilbert. Second row. Betsy Powley, Priscilla Steele, Carol Hannauer, Joan Fisher, Polly Hopkins, Beth Brown, Margaret Fitch, Beverly Meier, Sally Howard, Betty Gulesian, Gayle Greenough, Patrica Kearns, Georgia Emerson, Ann Brooks. First row. Nancy Peterson, Bettv Ann McCurdy, Ruth Stockbridge, Marilyn Melanson, Jean McCracken, Marie McGrath, Joanne Ireland, Dorothy Stewart, Louise Walsh, Patrica 3-kahill, Elizabeth Rundlett, Eunice Nevins, Sheila Geary. GIRLS’ CHOIR Last fall the girls’ choir immediately began their three rehearsal a week schedule under Wellesley’s new music conductor, Mr. Elmer Benjamin. In contrast to other years, the girls were auditioned; the fact that each individually sang Whispering Hope, explains why so many repetitions of this song were heard coming from ' the Music Room. The choir has sung in three major programs throughout the year. Their first per¬ formance was at the Thanksgiving Assembly, in which a real highlight was Sheila Geary’s solo, The Cornell Song. Shortly afterwards, in keeping with the Yuletide season the choirs presented their annual Christmas assembly. Again Sheila Geary was in the spotlight with her beautiful rendition of Ave Maria. Together with other choirs in Wellesley the girls’ choir participated in the Community Christmas Choral Program. The magnificent strains of the Alleluia Chorus, directed by Mrs, Burns, closed this evening of music, in the traditional manner. To make the rehearsals for such a large group more efficient, Mr. Benjamin divided the choir into sections of about four girls apiece. In this manner they worked on the music for the Operetta Prince Igor and for their memorable contributions to the graduation exerci-.es. The sixty-five girls who make up the choir have always presented an imposing group in the black skirts and white blouses, which they themselves chose to continue wearing. Accompanied by Chandler Gregg at the piano, they have accomplished a great deal, and have contributed some really worthwhile musical moments to the school. :-[ 68 ]-: Back row. Ted Short, Donald Russell, Robert Cummings, James Babcock, Parker Roberts, Robert Sullivan, John Stenburg, Charles Tinkham, Bradford Count. Third row: Sheridan Thorup, Jack Mason, Robert Johnston, Paul Yelle. William Finnegan, Fred Hanson, Richard Cunningham, Philip Derick. Second rou : James Gleason, Forrester Nicolson, David Reid, Stewart Hamilton, Richard Vaughn, Richard Bauer, Robert Wallen, Lawrence Street. First row: Francis Puckett, David Cox, David Ellison, Lindsey Rice, Mr. Benjamin, Chandler Gregg, Robert ' ■kinner, Kenneth 1 lye, Philip Morris. BOYS’ CHOIR Much a?- they dislike to wear ties, the thirty-eight members in the boya’ choir have gladly done so at all their performances. But behind the many songs which they have so ably presented were long hours of practicing, with Mr. Elmer Benjamin on the podium. Often drowning out their untiring accompanist Chandler Gregg, the boys’ ringing tenor and bass voices could usually be heard far down the hall. They gave their first performance at the Thanksgiving assembly, which was o well received that it is hoped that a program of this sort may become an annual affair. Especially outstanding was Dick Vaughan’s rendition of the Judge’s Song from Trial by Jury. A humorous choral fantasy based on the German folk melody Schnitelbank, and written by Mr. Benjamin, was a novel and thoroughly enjoyable attempt to use the choir in an informal capacity. This Thanksgiving program wai later broadcast by transcription over station W.C.R.B. During the winter months rehearsals were devoted to the stirring Polevetsin Choruses from Borodin’s Prince Igor and The Heavens Are Telling from Hadyn’s Crea¬ tion. A spring concert and an appearance on the graduation program rounded out a busy year. The boya have made the moit of their opportunities to sing, and have really put their best foot forward at all times. : [ 69 ]-: Back row : Ann Burnham, IVancy Linton, Pauline Turner, ihirley Gilbert. Third row: Frank Irish, Connie Akerson, Elizabeth Becker, Jane Boyajian, Betty Lou Almond, Alison McFarlin, Pat Kelly, Ellen Childs. Second row Doris Kenney, Judith Hight, Janneke Disbrow, Betty Ann McCurdy, Beth Brown, Stephanie Wennberg, Ann Brooks, Sally Horner, Ja.ie Howard, Miss Costello. Tint Row. Barbara Burns, Barbara Pullen, Louise Pullen, Mary Jane Butler, Christine Farnsworth, Ann Sullivan, Joyce Palmer, Elizabeth Rundlett, Ma r y Lou Collins. BULLETIN BOARD AND SHOWCASE On our tour through Wellesley High School the Bulletin Boards have provided us with colorful billboards” and the Showcase with some eyecatching displays, both of which have greatly added to the scenery on our trip. Corridor traffic halted by the showcase as many stopped to admire the personal hobby display of fishing tackle, knitted socks and caps, art work, and -ketches, so gen¬ erously lent by the teachers. During the Christmas season the showcase took on a Chapel-like appearance with simulated stained glass windows. On other occasions the home economics classes have been responsible for dressing the windows up with their expert handwork. Each week three of the bulletin boards are changed, keeping us always well informed on coming event? in the school calendar and items of general interest. One of the bill¬ boards we remember particularly was the one on which were grouped the secretly drawn profiles of a few of the teachers. Then there was the sophomores ' Novel Hit Parade; and what a laugh we got from seeing our own ninth grade class pictures on display. Notices and commentaries on current issues frequently drew our attention, and often choice cartoons caused a temporary traffic jam” in the corridors. A special bulletin board has been set up this year for the first time where scholarship announcements can be regularly found. As yet we haven ' t had to post any Steps-per-hour” or Stop” signs, but the bulletin boards have continually filled the need of posting valuable notices. The managers of this billboard chain” are Louise Pullen and Anne Sullivan under the experienced and always helpful direction of Miss Bronson and Miss Costello. The willing hands and imaginative ideas of their staffs have made the fulfillment of their contracts” a pleasure. :-[ 70 ]-: Back roiv, left to right: Charles Sullivan. Lindsey Rice, Gail Richardson, Allan Lincoln. Front row, left to right: Jean McCracken, Elizabeth Becker, President Patricia O’SVeil, Frank Irish, Barbara Botsford, Carolyn Hatch. DRAMATIC CLUB Through the final drive of 1950 we view a new organization in Wellesley High— the Dramatic Club which sprang forth as a milestone under the diligent guidance of its president, Patricia O’Neil. Although formerly there had been a similar group in our school, the presence of so many other extra-curricular activities had made its maintenance difficult. However, this year, ai the result of special interest shown in dramatics by a large group of students, this organization was formerd under .Student Council approval. The Club was sponsored in it 8 experimental stage by Mr. Crockett with the special assistance of Miss Walton and a visiting student-teacher, Mr. Reed. Chosen for its first performance was Thornton Wilder’s One-Act Comedy, The Happy Journey. With a special monologue by Liz Becker, a highly entertaining assembly was presented. Not only has the club provided several enjoyable assemblies, but, even more important, it affords an opportunity for students to develop their acting abilities, and any staging and property skill? they may have. :•[ 71 ]-: ueen Back row: Robert Blakesley, Frank Irish, William Moore, Mr. Moulton, Harold Kolb, William Walker, Edward ' ' hort. Third row : Joanne Fowle, Louise Giesey, Jeanne Woods, Elizabeth G ulesian, Joyce Palmer, ancy Petersen, Sylvia Plath, Patricia O ' Neil, Louise Pullen. Second row: Susan Goldsmith, Marilyn Fraser, Barbara Botsford, Priscilla Steele, Carole Tims, Elizabeth Powley, Carol Hannauer, Myra Rosen¬ blatt, Ruth Stockbridge, Jacqueline Biladeau. Front roiv: Donald Mench, Theodore Edson, Theodore Putney, Charles Sullivan, Maurice Longsworth, Nicholas Salford, Richard Baughman, Perry Norton. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society was founded to create enthusiasm in scholarship and to promote the principles of service, leadership and character among high school students. The Wellesley Chapter of this society is under the sponsorship of Mr. Moulton, under whose direction the faculty elects, each )ear, five percent of the Junior class and fifteen per cent of the Senior class as members. These students must be in the upper third of their class scholastically and must have demonstrated, to a high degree, the qualities previously mentioned. In early spring the names of the new candidates are announced at a special assembly. Five of the Junior candidates give short speeches on the four basic qualities: scholarship, leadership, service and character, and on the history of the society. Following these addresses all of the candidates give the National Honor Society Pledge. At the con¬ clusion of the assembly, certificates of merit are awarded to all of the members by Mr. Graves. To belong to this society is a great honor, and one which is coveted by all students, but attained by only a few. A member can feel that in receiving his certificate and in living up to the high standards of the society, he has successfully culminated his years at high school. :-[ 76 ]-: llTtlll K Wj Dear Members of the Class of 1950: Your school committee and superintendent, acting in the capacity of the registry of motor vehicles for cars on the highway of life, herewith issue in the form of your high school diploma your official license to operate on that highway. We know you will remember that the granting of a licence does not in itself assure safety and success. Your license to operate will be what you, in your personal attitudes and behavior, make of it. If you observe the rules and are thoughtful of other , you will drive happily and will enjoy great freedom of thought and activity. We congratulate you on earning this right to drive your own vehicle. May your long trip ahead be a series of happy and satisfying experiences. LYMAN B. OWEN. Superintendent of Schools •-[ 79 ]-: The time has come for u to bid you, the Class of 1950, ’’Goodbye” and to wish you good fortune as you take off on the road that lies ahead. Our sincere hope is that your years with us have prepared you well for your journey. As you depart, we hope you are equipped with the essentials for a good trip through life; a firm belief in your¬ self, a knowledge of what is right, and a determination to carry through to the end, no matter what hazards you encounter on the highway. With these essentials you will have a successful journey and find real satisfaction when you reach the end of the road God speed and happy motoring to you all! SAMUEL M. GRAVES, Principal :-[ 80 ]-: signposts are used to mark the beginning or end of a road, but it is along the road between signs that the joys and tribulations of the traveler occur. Historians have marked off the roadway of man’s passage through time with signposts called centuries. You, the class of ’50, are midway between the A.D. 1900” and the A.D. 2000” signpo t . May the rest of thii stretch of road contain all the thrills and beauty, but none of the accidents, that marked the first half. J. C. Spang. Director of Guidance My sincere congratulationp- and good wishes to the Class of 1950, May each of you find that your school has given you power to drive ahead on life’s highways with sturdy brakes for proper control. Having earned your license, your diploma, may you use it always with consideration for others and choose routes leading to worthy achievements that shall satisfy you and make your school increasingly proud of you. Katherine Bronson, Assistant Principal and Dean of Girls. ■ [ 81 ]-: Elmer F. Benjamin Stacy L. Bragdon James T. Lape Raymond B. Chapman Catherine Clayton Harold H. Coburn Eleanor D. Copley Anna S. G. Costello Wilbury A. Crockett Catherine M. Dennen Harold E. Goodnough John N. Goodridge Dorothy M. Guild Harold Hines George Kerivan :-[ 82 ]-: Raymond E. Leach Elmore Lundgren Alice J. Macomber May E. Milliken Mrs. Florence McGilvray Jasper Moulton Dora Palmer Salvatore W. Simone Frederick Steeves William G. Stergios William T. Stimson Ernest F. 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