Winchester High School - Aberjona Yearbook (Winchester, MA)

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Stella lias had a great knack for drawing things ever since she was a little tot. She enjoys drawing her study hall teachers. Her ambition is to be a designer, which we are sure she will accomplish. Have you ever heard her giggle? Hobbies: Drawing, Walking, Sewing, Going to the movies. Ambition: To do the Big Apple with Charlie Mc¬ Carthy. Intentions for next year: Allen School of Costume Design. Weight: 140 lbs.; Height: 5 ft. G 1-2 in. FLORENCE SPRAGUE FARNHAM “JUNIE” Personality plus spells Florence Sprague Farn- ham, alias Junie. Although not considered the ath¬ letic type, her thoughts and feet just naturally seem to turn to hot music anywhere and everywhere, and she can go to town! Born in New Britain, Conn., January 23, 1919. Activities: Red Cross ’35; Chorus ’36, ’37, ’38; Var¬ sity Basketball Manager ’37; Year Book Ad¬ vertising. Hobbies: Dancing, Sailing. Intentions for next year: Connecticut College. Weight: 130 lbs.; Height 5 ft. 5 in. ALEXANDER FARRIS “ALLEY” “LAZEY” Alley Farris that “mad scientist” has always had his eye on that cute little senior over there in the corner. He surprises us all by his answers in history. His chief interests are in the scientific line and some day we will see Alley with a long white beard working over the facts of the other planets. Born in Winchester, Mass., August 7, 1920. Activities: Chorus ’35, ’37; A. A.; Science Club ’38. Hobbies: To Play Pool, Basketball and Badminton. Ambition: To see the world. Intentions for next year: Military life.

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RUTH BERNICE DYE “BBA” We were the gainers and Philadelphia the losers when “Bea” moved to Winchester two years ago. “Bea” has that grand school spirit and willingness to work that always makes her a welcomed person. Born in Philadelphia, Penn., November 6, 1919. Activities: Class Basketball ’36, ’37; Dramatic Club ’37, ’38; A. A. Representative ’38; French Club ’37, ’38; Vaudeville Show ’37, ’38; Class Play Committee ’38. Hobbies: Tommy Dorsey, Dancing, Swimming. Ambition: To attend “June Week” at Annapolis. Intentions for next year: Penn State. Weight: 138 lbs.; Height: 5 ft 5 1-2 in. CONSTANCE EATON “CONNIE” Connie isn’t one of those people about whom one hears so very much, but her friends know her as a very talented and interesting young lady. Not to be satisfied with writing marvelous poems, ber individuality in art and dramatic mediums is no¬ ticeably effective. Here is a girl who will not find it hard to carve out a place for herself, we’re sure. Born in Somerville, Mass., April 11, 1920. Activities: Chorus; A. A. Hob bies: Horseback Riding, Knitting. Ambition: To successfully combine painting, acting, and writing. Weight: 120 lbs.; Height: 5 ft. 2 in. LOUIS WILLIAM ERRICO “LOU” “GENE” “BUTCH” “SLUG” “CHAMPION Boy! Am I A Boxer! Right, left, and a mug, Now is the time for me to slug. I’m five feet eight and one half inches tall; That’s why I think boxing is better than basketball. Call me whatever is suitable for you, Gene, Butch, Slug, Champion, or Lou I’m the man for the Winchester High School. Born in Winchester, Mass., December 21, 1919. Activities: Science Club; Varsity Basketball ’36, ’37, ’38; Class Basketball ’’35; Traffic ’36; Chorus ’35, ’36, ’37; Class Baseball ’35. Hobbies: Collecting pictures of beautiful girls. Ambition: To become a good public accountant. Intentions for next year: Business School. Weight: 154 lbs.; Height: 5 ft. 8 1-2 in.

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DUNCAN MUNRO FERGUSON “DUNK” “FERGY” “GUNKY” Whenever there is something exciting going on, Dunk can be found lending a hand. He can usually be found racing around town in his “Olds,” going nowhere in particular, but with an eye peeled for the blondes. He’s a good fellow to have around, for he always has something original to question. English classes will never be the same without Fergy. Activities: Chorus ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Highlights ’34, ’36; A. A. ’35; Traffic ’35; Ski Club ’36, ’37; Vaudeville Show ’35, ’36, ’37; Dramatic Society. Hobbies: Skiing, Golf. Intentions for next year: Wentworth or Northeast¬ ern. SALVATORE ANGELO FERRO “SAM” “PIPI” “Fifi” will always be remembered for leading the cheers for you at football games. He was all ready to give a little more noise than the next one. Fifi brought his little brother along at some games to get some noise from him. Sam has a good voice for cheerleading but he still can t convince Mr. Wilson that he sings bass. We suggest that you go back in a lew yeai - s and see what you can do, Sam. Born in Winchester, Mass., March 20, 1919. Activities: Chorus, Dramatic Society. Ambition. Lieutenant in the Enlistment Reserve. Weight 150 1-2 lbs.; Height: 5 ft. 11 in. VIRGINIA MARIE FERRO “GINiNY” Virginia may be shy and quiet in the classroom, but outside she is the best of companions. She may surprise us some day by arriving at school on the iirst bell. We do not hear much about her admirers, but we know that she is going to our school dance with a Melrose lad. As for her school work, she excels in typewriting and U. S. History. Born in Winchester, Mass., May 26, 1920. Activities: Chorus for four years; Class Hockey; A. A. Member. Hobbies: Ice and Roller Skating, Swimming, and Horseback Riding. Ambition: Model clothes or become a private sec¬ retary.