Winchester High School - Aberjona Yearbook (Winchester, MA)

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BARBARA RUTH BRAGDON -BARBIE -:BABs If you were going to picture an ideal young lady, say one with curly brown h-air and pretty eyes, a sincere and conscientious one, who still had a sense of humor and a merry smile, you'd probably be picturing Barbara Bragdon. But clon't leave her ambition out of the picture, a lady with a successful kindergarten on her hands is a little more of a probleml to deal with. Born in Boston, Mass., January 31, 1920. Hobbies: Walking, Tennis,, Writing. Scholastic Intenltions: Wheelock. Ambition: Have a private kindergarten of my own. Height: 5 feet 2 inches: Weight: 116 pounds. EMERSON VV. BROOKS, JR. EM Here is the suave lady-killer who believes 'there is safety in numbers if, the number is one. Entirely a man of moods, Em is alternately the brightest, most airy, blithesome spirit in the school or the most dejected, gloomy individual who walks the corridors. Taking life as seriously as he does, and with his ability, he is more than likely to go far. Born in New York City, February 12, 1921. Hobbies: Sailing, Tennis, Dancing, Day-dreaming, Listening to Swing Records. Scholastic Intentions: University of Maryland. Activities: Variety is the spice of life. Ambition: To succeed in whatever I do. Height: 5 feet 11 inches, Weight: 152 pounds. GEORGE BUDD, JR. .IUDD BUD A mental man of massive intellect George spends most of his time trying to convince the teachers of his ability. However, Mr. Keeney is very apprecia- tive of Judd's studious powers and provides him wi-th a great deal of exercise during class. George never neglects the social side of life, to any ex- tent, 'being rather active in this respect from all reports. All in all he is an all-around good fellow and he usually finishes wh-at he starts - well. Born in Lowell, Mass., June 17, 1922. Hobbies: Benny Goodmanis Records, Dancing, Out- board Motor Boat Racing. Scholastic Intentions: Mass. Nautical School. Activities: Chorus '36, '37, '38: Orchestra '36, '37, '38, Dramatic Society '36, '37. Ambition: To buy Clem's car. Height: 5 feet 8 inches: Weight: 138 pounds.

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CONSTANCE BOND CONNIE BOND Smoothness slenderness and so histication r 1 pi -' these three words best describe Connie. Seldom do we find among the fairer species one so capable, attractive and firm as is Bond the beauty. On mild days h-er pet diversion, is cruising on her father's boat in Marblehead Harbor, but on the winter week- ends she's off to t'he mountains for some super- skillful skiing. Among her accomplishments is acting,- she really goes to town behind the foot- lights! Born in Arlington, Mass., August 10, 1922 Hobnbies: Sailing, Skiing. Scholastic Intentions: Junior College, Travel. Activities: Dramatic Society '36, '37, '38, Red Cross '36, '3i8g Thrift '37, '39: Ski Club '37g Traffic '38, '39g A. A. '36g French Club: Ping-Pong '37. Amibitions: 'To become proficient at skiing and sailing. S-ki in the Alps. Travel all over the world. Height: 5 feet 7 inchesg Weight: 117 pounds. LEVON KRIKOR BOODAKIAN FAT 'LEON Leo is a quiet enough fellow but don't be deceived -- he knows all the answers. He is steady, industrious, and a student that it does one good to know. Somehow Lievon impresses us as a future business man and a successful one at' that and he possesses artistic talent that is nothing short of marvelous. Born in Boston, Mass., July 1, 1923. Hobbies: .Stamp Collecting, Drawing. Activities: Chorus. Ambition: To be a success. Weight: 179 pounds. 'IHOMAS DOWNING BOWLER 'S H DOWNEY Happy feven slightly slap-happyj, friendly, and with a terrific sense of humor is Downey, the Bow- ler baby, who can be found any time during the summer either on or under the water at .the boat club carrying out the oldi family faculty for being the life of the party. 'Far from being sleepy, Downey is exceptionally wide awake and nothing Vets by him - blondes take notice! Born in Little- Rock, Ark., November 23, 1921. Hobbies: Sailing, Sleeping. Scholastic Intentions: P. G. and Northeastern. Ambition: To graduate from college before going to war. Weight: 170 pounds.

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RICHARD MILWARD BUGBEE '-DICK Sunny hair and sunny disposition are primary characteristics of Dick, who, besides being good- natured an-d helpful, is one of Winchester's out- standing tennis players. Much of his spare time is spent either practicing his swing on a certain fif'e or else-carrying on heated arguments in J. Keeney's English class. A good student, Bugs is headed for Dartmouth where, among other things, he hopes to improve his skiing prowess. Born in Boston, Mass., June 13, 1922 Hobbies: Tennis, Skiing, Swimming. Scholastic Intentions: Dartmouth. Activities: Varsity Tennis '37, '38, '39, Ping-Pong Club '36, '39, Traffic Squad '38, '39, Chairman, Class Play Comrmittee '39, A. A. '36, '37, '38, '39, Red Cross '36, Thrift Club '37, Handbook and Recorder Staffs '39. Ambition: To become a champion tiddle-wink player. Height: 5 feet 11 inches, Weight: 165 pounds. DAVID VVOOD BURNIIAM ':sLI7G DAVE COLONEL They say the Colonel can talk for any length of time on any subject without preparation. But this, seriously, is an outgrowth of his overwhelming interest in everything, the fair sex included. In fact, Dave's biggest bugarboo is the fear of being a jack of all -trades, but master of none. Every day finds some new line of endeavor as tops At the rate he's going, his best bet is becoming a pro- fessional Screwball. Born in Winchester, Mass., June 3, 19212. Hobbies: Swimming, LaCrosse, Polo, Jai-Alai, Yachting, Flying, World Cruising, Flower Cul-- ture, Wrestling, Jiu-juitsu, Fox Hunting, Rc- search in Greek, Painting, Arranging Symphony Orchesftrations. Scholastic Intentions: Brown, Harvard P. G. Activities: Class Play '39, Traffic '38, '39, Vaude- ville '38, '39, Red Cross '38, Dramatic Society '36, Science Club '39, French Club '39, Year Book '39, Handbook '38, Class Prom '39. Ambition: To do one of several things. Height: 5 feet 8 inches, Weight: 153 pounds. HELEN AVERY BUTLER HELEN A As cool as cucumbers is this calm, sophisticated miss, yet on occasions she has been known to loosen up and be just plain fun. We like both Helens. Tres easy to look at, very pleasing to talk to, and delightful to know, Helen is one of the ultra-- charming females of whom our class is so proud. A maiden modest yet self-pessessed, youthful and beautiful, nattily dressed. Born in Winchester, Mass., August 1, 1921. Hoblbies: Swimming, Saili-ng, Riding. Scholastic Intentions: Bradford Junior College. Activities: A. A. '36, '38, '39, Dramatic Society '38, '39, Chorus '37, '38, Vaudeville '36, '38, '39 Advertising Staff for Year Book '39, Thrif' Association '39, Traffic '36, '37, '38, '39. Ambition: To model for McClelland Barclay. Height: 5 feet 7 1-2 inc-hes, Weight: 133 pounds.