Winchester High School - Aberjona Yearbook (Winchester, MA)

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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.

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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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DOIVIINIC BUZZOTTA HDICKYH Wh-en he smiles there's miles of smiles and when he laughs the school laughs with him. Dom is one of those people who never get anywhere on time but when he finally does arrive - fireworks start. They say he's a terror with the ladies and a whiz at skating - but to us, hc's just one swell fellow. Born in Winchester, Mass., June 4, 1920. Hobbies: Swimming, Baseball, Football, Skating, Lipstick Imprints PHILIP DVVIGIIT CABOT PHIL That strong, silent recruit from Rindge, blessed with the charm of a Nordic, appeared hereabouts last September from a mechanical sojourn away from Winchester. Likeable, laughable, and loyal to the '39'ers, this well-dressed lad took 'the liberty of tacitly offering his presence to the graduating class - and incidentaify winning the hearts of many of the possessors of sugar and spice etc. Born in Winthrop, Mass., March 25, 1921. Hobbies: Sailing, Swimming, Diving, Skiing, Photo- graphy, Ping-Pong, Tennis, Women. Scholastic Intentions: University of Maine. Activities: Re-rl Cross Representative, Ping-Pong Club. Anrbition: To see the world in la small sailing boat. Height: 5 feet 11 inches: Weight: 160 pounds. Height: 5 feet 11 inches, Weight 155 pounds ANGELO BERNARD 'CAPUTO :'A.NGm The heavenly twins, brains and aibili-ty, are the main possessions of Ange, whos-e major occupation is debating on problems of national interest and listening to current radio commentators. Uninter- ested Ccomparativelyj in the female sex he prefers reaching to the more shallow delights of his class- mates, but he can hold his own under any circum- stances and in any company. Born in Italy, October 4, 1920. Hobbies: Reading, Listening to News Broadcasts. Scholastic Intentions: Bentley Sch-001 of Accounting. Ambition: To be a certified accountant. Height: 5 feet 3 1-2 inches: Weight: 121 1-4 pounds.