Winchester High School - Aberjona Yearbook (Winchester, MA)

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FRANCES ANNE DONAHUE Frances is the girl well remembered in Mr. Albro’s Latin Class. The past tense is used because one day in the sight translation, a very gruesome passage was reached. The next day, when the pas¬ sage was repeated, Frances was missing; she bad left the class. But you mustn’t judge Frances by this. Before she left Malden, she was elected editor- in-chief of the school magazine, a coveted position. It might be added that Frances is still very loyal to Malden. Born in Malden, Mass., January 17, 1919. Ambition: Fashion, stage design. MARIE ADELAIDE DONAHUE Marie has not been very active, but we found that she would have been treasurer of her class if she had remained in Malden for her senior year. But to see Marie at her best, it is necessary to observe her playing basketball in the gym. She usually plays guard, and if you lay your hands on the ball, you must be the forward she isn’t guarding. We only wish we could have had her for all four years. Born in Malden, Mass., March 24, 1920. Ambition: Dietitian. JOHN HENRY DOWNS “J. HENRY” “J. Henry” has wielded the proberbial “big stick in high school affairs since his advent into this venerable institution. “Downce,” as J. Keeney will have it, is a familiar sight in the auditorium, corridors, conference room, and Manchester Field. It may seem foreign to relate that “J. Henry” has time for other interests, but time he has, and, girls, you should see him swing it. A worthy ambition for all members of the class of ’37 might be set forth in one phrase: “To catch up with J. Henry Downs.” Born in Arlington, Mass., November 12, 1919. Activities: Track ’36, Captain ’37, Mansfield Cup, Editor-in-chief of Aberjona, Class President ’33, President of Thrift Association, President of Red Cross ’36, Business Manager of High¬ lights. Hobbies: Dancing, Skiing, Hiking. Scholastic Intentions: Bowdoin. Ambition: The same as Dot Fitts’.

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ELliKIDfJE G. DAVIS “K(3I KBERT” When “Eglebert” enters, he invariably makes his presence felt. His exits are equally dramatic; for instance, his walking out of Miss Mackedon’s room with a cigar in his mouth. His intelligence is astonishing both- consideiing and not considering his lack of application. He’s the lad who may be seen ringing Mr. Keeney’s doorbell at 11:59 P. M. the linal day of the ranking period, with his back work under his arm. But he comes through, and that’s what counts. Born in Cambridge, Mass., July 16, 1919. Activities: French Club, Traffic, Science Club, Dramatic Society, Interclass Basketball, Track. Hobbies: Dabbling in Chemistry, Women, Working Hard. Scholastic Intentions: Harvard Medical School. Ambition: To be able to kiss her without drooling. FRANK DeMTNICO “Better late than never” must be Frank’s motto. Whether it’s graduation, studies, or sports, he gets tirere sooner or later; and there are other examples too. “Stutz” likes the winter season, when hockey is in order, and he can be seen either at Long or at Winter Ponds. RepoiTs have it that he is not adverse to doing a little night skating also. Activities: Intramural Basketball, Baseball, Foot¬ ball. Hobbies: Bowling, Swimming, Hockey. Scholastic Intentions: Notre Dame. Ambition: To be a winner of the Indianapolis 500- mile automobile race. ROBERT LAWRENCE DONAGTIEY “lUESTY” “BROTHER” “Rusty” goes in for all things athletic in a great big way, featuring prominently in football, base¬ ball, and basketball. However, ’tis that “Rusty’s” particular love is baseball, and being a catcher, he picks the men off the bases as adeptly as he picked Jean. He also is a prominent member of the “Mil¬ lionaires,” Winchester’s contribution to minor- league baseball. Born in Winchester, Mass., December 29, 1918. Activities: Baseball ’35, ’36, Football ’36, Basketball ’35, ’36. Hobbies: All Sports. Scholastic Intentions: Aviation School. Ambition: To pilot a transport plane.

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GEORGE AT.BEKT DREWSOX “GEEOEE” “BUD” Being one of the boys, “Bud” toasts his tonsils in Newton unless Alcyone is on the loose. George is, no doubt, the best bowler in the Senior class, and is seldom “fish” for the “alley cats”. In spite of the fact that George fits with W. H. S. sub-debs, he enjoys traveling (from Conn, to Ohio). Please don’t ask “Bud” to fix you up with Aldine. It can’t be done; we know. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, December 16, 1917. Activities: Vaudeville Show ’37, Tennis Team ’37. Hobbies: Dancing, Tennis, Newton Night Life, Golf, Driving, Bowling. Scholastic Intentions: Lehigh via Bryant and Strat¬ ton. Ambition: To prove to my father that I can really work. BARBARA MARY EKERX “BABS” Did you see all that snow we had this last winter? Grand weather for ski clubs, wasn’t it? Babs was prominent among those hypothetically weeping and wailing and tearing their hair. And well she might, for she organized the girls’ ski club and saw it through to its sorrowful end. However, skiing is not her only job, and when the fur (or snow) does not fly, she is always ready to spring a. new and original idea at you, or to brandish a mean tennis racquet. Born in Cambridge, Mass., September 18, 1919. Activities: Varsity Tennis, Cum Laude, Organizer of Ski Club, Exchange Editor, Highlights. Hobbies: Cross-Stitch, Bicycling, Walking. Scholastic Intentions: Smith. Ambition: To be outstanding in some profession. JOHN ELLIOTT “JACKIE” We don’t know whether to have “Biffer” in this year book, or to let the Woburn year book take care of him, for he is a familiar figure in both Woburn and Winchester. “Jack” really has a pugnacious countenance, whence the nickname “Biffer”, but when he bursts into his chortle you perceive that the face is lying. “Jack” likes to stretch it a bit, but on better acquaintance you will find out that he’s a bit of all right. Born in Winchester, Mass., September 17, 1919. Activities: Class Basketball ’34, Red Cross, Intra- mui-al Hockey ’35. Hobbies: Collecting Necktie Pins, All Sports. Scholastic Intentions: Undecided. Ambition: To beat Slicker Coss in billiards.