Winchester High School - Aberjona Yearbook (Winchester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1948 volume:

lUDLIU LlDtSH n JiY. ' fyO u, ijfr I •t • ’K . V ' I r’ 4 •f ' I i] EV • ium.. THE ElJOm 19 8 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF WINCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS In the small confines of the Winchester High School world, we find we have the same experiences we shall have as adults. We learn to choose our friends, we develop our capabilities, and we discover how to get along with our fellow man. Winchester High School exists for the realiza ' tion of these experiences. That is why we are so proud to open the portals and let you pass in review through the world all of us know so well, the world of Winchester High School. Tjable of (Contents ADMITilSTRATION. SEJilORS . . ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS .1 srary 4 ABERJOMA ■ 1948 Aherjona Stajf Richard Kugler, Editornri ' Chief Peter Sorokin, Assistant Editor Margaret Holmes, Photography Editor Norma Bergquist, Circulation Manager Sherman Saltmarsh, Advertising Manager Ann Albree Louise Anderson Gerald Antippas Janet Blackham Benjamin Coe Joyce Dana Martha Daschbach Catherine DeTeso Robert Eckberg Martha Femberg Althea Grace Nancy Grant Charles Harris Joan Harris John Holds worth Sally Holmes Lois Hottel Richmond Keeney Jean Kelley Anne Kibbe Richard Lovis Robert McGrail Janet McIntyre Rosalind McPeake Judy Merrow Jean Monson Edward Moore Joanne Nelson Elizjabeth Norian Nancy Nutter Pauline Crockett, Adviser Esther Orr Grace Padelford Edward Shaw Joel Slocum Mallory Smith Frank Strawbridge Alan Swit 2 ;er Nancy Woodward ABERJOMA . 1948 5 Dedication As a teacher, Mr. Stevens has won our respect for his scholastic attainments; as a person, he has won the esteem of all who know him. During our senior year in Winchester High School, he has been our adviser, and thus our guide, helper, and friend. We now express our thanks for the aid and counsel which he has so genially given us. It is with the deepest and most sincere appreciation that we dedicate this, our 1948 ABERJOl A, to Mr. John D. Stevens. J. D. and the Senior Entertainment Committee 6 ABERJ oka ■ 1948 Administrators Behind the scenes at Winchester High School we have an extremely capable Administrative Depart¬ ment. The members of this department, the School Committee, the Superintendent of Schools, and the Principal of the High School, are genuinely interested in our welfare. To those of us in high school, the most familiar member of the Administrative Department is our Principal, Mr. Wade L. Grindle. Mr. Grindle returned to the high school two years ago after serving with the armed forces. A friendly and understanding leader, interested in school activities and individual achievements, Mr. Grindle has earned the respect of all the students of Winchester High School. Like our Principal, our Superintendent of Schools needs no intro¬ duction. Genial, humorous. Dr. Forbes Norris is one of the most popular educators with whom we are Forbes H. Norris, Ed.D., Superintendent acquainted. The enthusiasm and modern methods with which he catries out his work make Dr. Norris a fine man to fill the all-important position of Superintendent of Schools. Every two years hotly contested elections take place for positions on the School Committee. We are indeed fortunate to have for members of this committee men and women who gladly give up their time in order to work for a better high school. The present members of the School Committee are Mr. Hazen Ayer, Chairman; Mr. Howard Bartlett; Mrs. Marion Chandler; Mr. Charles E. Jellison; Captain Richard Rush; and Mr. William Speers, Jr. Wade L. Grindle, Principal ABERJOHA . 1948 7 First Row: Miss Niven, Mr. Nash, Miss Bronson, Mr. Keeney, Mrs. Stacy, Mr. Grindle, Miss Mackedon, Mr. Butters, Miss Bailey, Mr. Rodgers, Miss Knowlton. Second Row: Miss Crockett, Mrs. Perna, Miss Carroll, Miss Cone, Mr. Skerry, Miss Goodrich, Mr. Kotkov, Miss Tyler, Miss Peabody, Miss Bennett, Miss Daniels, Miss Anifantis, Mrs. Cutcliffe. Third Row: Mr. Morse, Mr. Aversa, Mr. Hayward, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Leary, Mr. Reed, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Branley, Mr. Knowlton, Mr. Weafer, Mr. Curtis Faculty It has been said that the ability of the faculty at Winchester High School is exceptionally high. In the Wadleigh Building, the bewildered, yet eager freshmen are welcomed by Mr. Rodgers, genial mentor of mathematics and Principal of the Wadleigh. In this — dare we say it? — rather archaic building, they are also fortunate enough to meet Miss Bailey, through whom they become acquainted with Messrs. Coleridge, Scott, and Shakespeare; Mr. Morse, who takes them back to the days of ancient Greece; and Mrs. Perna, Miss Daniels, and Mrs. Cutcliffe. As sophomores, our students are given another shove down the royal road to knowledge by Mr. Hayward, mysterious advocator of the “Bounce it off the wall” theory. To Mr. Hayward go our thanks for his extracurricular work on the A. A. and the Vaudeville Show. Miss Cone, Mr. Weafer, Mr. Skerry, Miss Bennett, Mr. Cooper, Miss Crockett, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Reed, and last but not least, that guardian of Room 16, la petite Francaise, Miss Knowlton, all help to make the sophomore year an unforgettable one. Many juniors meet Mr. Stevens, his friend Hamlet, and those immortal lines, “To be or not to be . . .” They tackle higher mathematics under the tutelage of Mr. Butters, king-pin of the Mathematics Department. If they study French, they encounter Miss Mackedon, who has a profitable sidedine of extorting money from unfortunate bookTorgetters and gum-chewers. Under Dr. Alley or Miss Peabody, they learn how to manufacture obnoxious gases. They also make the acquaintance of Mr. Kotkov, Miss Skornik, and Mr. Bartlett. As seniors, our students are the “eldest and the ablest,” and learn to use the “upper story” under Mrs. Stacy’s learned direction. Through Mr. Keeney they meet Macbeth (“the rat”), and discover Milton, Shelley, Keats, and Browning. Under Miss Bronson’s guidance they become more adept at pounding keys and scribbling shorthand. Throughout all four years, Mr. Nash, our able Guidance Director, is of immeasurable value. We are also indebted to Miss Livingstone, our librarian, who was unable to take up her duties this year on account of illness, and to Miss Tyler, who has acted as librarian in Miss Livingstone’s absence. Large art classes attest to Miss Goodrich’s ability and popularity. Many work with Mr. Leary, Mr. Aversa, Mr. Branley, or Miss Niven. Coach Knowlton is a familiar and welLliked figure. Miss Carroll proved to be one of the most popular and successful teachers. 8 ABERJ0A[A • 1948 (1) “1 believe you.” — Mr. Rodgers. (2) ”Why, you ' re darling.” — Miss Bailey. (3) Thanks for coming, anyway.” — Mr. Butters. (4) ”I m not going to eat your lunch for you.” — Mrs. Stacy. (5) Ready!” — Miss Bronson. (6) Before I pass back these tests, I w ' ant to discourage any suicide.” — Dr. Alley. ABERJOKA . 1948 9 Seniors A 10 ABERJOHA . 1948 ( lass History In September of 1944, when General Ike Eisenhower’s army was racing across the fields of France, a smaller but no less indomitable army was storming the resigned and waiting Wadleigh building. We met for the first time in the Junior High, and after two years we departed, leaving the faculty and school just barely intact. Upon reach ing Wadleigh, our class immediately proceeded to live up to its advance reputation. Remember . . . our first elections, with Dick Kugler, Rog Swanson, Jan Foley, and Ernie Clark heading a turbulent class. . . . Friday afternoons at the canteen . . . orna mented hats . . . large frosh turnouts for football . . . our yoyoes adding tremendously to the sports calendar of the year . . . our foremost sharpshooters cutting their teeth on squirt guns . . . our avid interest in aviation, resulting in Miss Carmichael’s being “buzzed” by one of the most independent models . . . “F. W. Weymouth can take care of himself!” . . . class meetings in detention hall . . . mid years, basketball, more civics teachers, and snow . . . “Brazil” and “Star Dust” at the Midwinter dance. . . . “Buy a War Stamp every Tuesday” . . . our prowess in the scrap paper drives . . . the Holmes’s flat ' car sagging under the weight of a halFton load of paper . . . our first Vaudeville . . . Marg Derro’s first of many performances . . . the solemn memorial assembly at the death of President Roosevelt . . . V E Day . . . suddenly, spring and finals. After a full year of gallantly trotting back and forth to lunch and gym, braving the savage hordes in the cafeteria, and cheerfully sitting on the “shelf” at assemblies, we heard the Wadleigh faculty heave a sigh of relief as we moved on to greener fields. At last, slightly matured, we were eligible to tread the sacred boards of the “big building.” “Wild Bill” Rodgers . . . Ray Hayward — ' ' ' Bounce it off the wall!” . . . once again to the polls, with Bob McGrail, Peg Holmes, Ned Moore, and Ditty Rooney winning . . . “B” lunch for the first time . . . record crowds grabbing hockey sticks and basketballs . . . Jane Beggs and Ginny Walters, our first cheerleaders . . . “White Christmas” . . . Omnia Gallia divisa est . . . jammed keys on a Remington Noiseless . . . some of our elder members received permits to endanger lives . . . cars, bicycles, and unfortunate feet mingled . . Marilyn and Sally singing their first Vaudeville duet . . . we bought shares in detention hall. And now — upperclassmen. We blithely ignored the sage remarks of our SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Seated: N. Bergquist, R. Kugler Standing: E. Moore, J. Amico That Night of Nights ABERJOKA 1948 11 teachers, and diligently studied batting averages and football scores . . . the Red Sox pennant . . . the class “C” crown . . . A1 Switzer, Sam Beh lino, Joan Harris, and Joe Harris, our class officers . . . J. D.— “Get out and stay out! “ . . . hen parties every Friday night . . . the A. A. Banquet . . . Bellino, Covert, and Luitwieler new captains . . . cigarette butts at the bottom of the hill . . . the knitting epidemic . . . “Hank” Butters — “Present, but not voting, eh?” . . . we took over the Red arid Blac}{ . . . scuffed loafers and ski sweaters . . . the Hoyas took their first hook shots . . . “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.” . . . evenings at Lou Goddu’s . . . Mary “Mac” - “Bonne vieille, que fais tu la?” . . . fried clams at the Duchess . . . the Jr.-Sr. Class Play — “Stage Door” . . . “To Each His Own” . . . our third Vaudeville . . . Mai Smith, A. A. President . . . Ned Moore heading the Student Council . . . our first prom - the Mardi Gras . . . The seniors graduated, and suddenly, after eleven years, we were “it” — the eldest and the ablest. We settled down to the serious business of being seniors. Reminiscing . . . auto races on Border Road . . . quivering in front of “Ma” Stacy -- “You haven’t got the whole story.” . . . Butler’s Taxi Service . . . Dick Kugler and Ned Moore in for second terms as President and Treasurer . . .Joe Amico and Norma Bergquist filling the other offices ... a sevenffiour wait for the Freedom Train . . . Bellino leading the football team to a seven-three record . . . home games on the new field . . . cheerleaders Bob McGrath and Don Berridge, plus little Carolyn Switzer . . . “Bart’s” home room sponsored the first of the popular Stag Dances with a record attendance . . . “Now is the Hour” . . . shoulder massages by “Tex” Keeney . . . “B” lunch — “Happy Birthday to Shovels” . . . the stopped clock in Room 13 . . . ABERJOR[A got underway . . . Switty leading the basket¬ ball team to its best record in years . . . the girls in there pitching under “George” Albree . . . Hoyas “Humiliate” Second Team . . . hockey games at 6:30 a.m. ... we frequented the water tower . . . the Jr.-Sr. Class Play, “Brother Rat,” the best yet . . . cramming for College Boards . . . Ford’s at 2.30 clouds of smoke . . . “Doc” Alley Man of Distinction . . . Matinee with Bob and Ray . . . Rosie McPeake bringing down the house as A1 Jolson . . . Beach Combers . . . Smith and Weidman . . . the Charleston — Buttons and Ann . . . Frank Weidman’s open house after the Vaudeville . . . Smedley and Sedley - “Bully, bully” ... a prom that compared with the best in history ... a whirl of open houses afterwards . . . breakfast at Jane Begg’s . . . Rev. Clippah Harvey’s sunrise service at the water tower. We, Lois Hottel and Dick Kugler, hope that in future years this brief history of the Class of 1948 will bring back happy memories. Jean and Sam, our Mansfield-Wheeler Cup winners . . . Oh, for a bottle of Whiting’s Grade-A Pasteurized milk . . . The wolves refuel . . . Our thanks to H. Ford. 12 ABERJOKA . 1948 GEORGIANNA ALBREE Known to some as George, to most as Ann . . . pretty as a picture — nice frame too . . . count on Ann to keep things moving . . . makes good in any sport . . . her plans include going abroad with Judy. Tennis; Thrift Association; Red and Blacl{; Dramatic Club; Field Hockey; Basket- ball; Prom Committee; Rifle Club; Radio Workshop; Camera Club; Cheerleader; Math Club; Chorus; Aberjona. JOSEPH AMICO Give me that football talk!” . . . quarterback on our 1947 football team, Joe wants to be quarterback on the Chicago Bears . . . intelligent . . . a smoothie . . . popular. Student Council; Basketball; Football; Vaudeville; Chorus; Class Vice-President, 1948. LOUISE MARIE ANDERSON Every Little Breeze Seems to Whisper ‘Louise,’ ”... pleasant . . . nice to have around . . . enjoys dancing and swimming . . . Career Girl IS Louise’s future title . . . among the few to enter the National Honor Society in our junior year. Traffic Squad; Drum Majorette; Spanish Club; National Honor Society; Aberjona. GERALD ANTIPPAS Gerry is the fellow who is always buzzing around the corridors . . . personality plus . . . winning smile . . . one of Aberjona’s great tackles . . . aiming for Boston University . . . pastime is collecting stamps and making boats . . . we’ll be thumbing through the papers for news of Gerry’s rowboat crossing the Atlantic. Football; Track; Chorus; Math Club; Aberjona. CYNTHIA BABCOCK Blonde . . . attractive . . . friendly . . . lent her voice to the Chorus for four full years . . . Cyn likes dogs and horses . . . enjoys music and hopes to sing professionally. Dramatic Club; Chorus; Orchestra. GIUSTINO BALDACCI Saxophonist of both the band and the orchestra . . . decidedly dynamic . . . informality always . . . frequent habitant of Wonderland, Revere . . . Gus’s pet peeve is people who make plans too far in advance. Selected Chorus; Band; Orchestra. EDWARD BALL A fellow strictly on the ball . . . favorite kind of tree, Lynden . . . favorite author, Izaak Walton . . . also likes sports (particularly tennis), week-ends, and applesauce . . . descriptive adjectives: tall, dark and dash¬ ing. Tennis; Red and Blac ; Dramatic Club. GEORGE BARBARO History to the contrary, the automobile was invented for him to tinker with . . . likes anything with wheels and a motor . . . never a dull moment with George . . . D. H. wants to own a Cadillac and see Jack Kitko return to Ohio. Orchestra; Rifle Club. ABERJOMA . 1948 13 MARIE BATES Blonde, wavy hair . . . good looks . . . quiet . . . tnendly, that ' s Mane . . . likes dancing, football and basketball games, typing, and driving cars . . . plans to attend Mount Ida Junior College. Choius; Spanish Club; Library Club. JANE BEGGS Nice looks . . . nice clothes . . . nice personality . . . that’s Jane . . an honor roll student ... at home behind the footlights . . . Jane would like to knit a sweater that would fit . . . future plans center a round Mt. Holyoke. Red Cross; Dramatic Club; Vaudeville; Chorus; Octette; Math Club; Red and Blad ;Cheerleader; Rifle Club; Basketball; A. A., Executive Board. SAMUEL BELLING Winchester ' s own scale model of Charles Trippi . . . Berlin likes every lady and dislikes no one ... is always admired by everyone for his ability and courage on the athletic field ... a guy who can’t be stopped . . . a WHS gridiron great. Traffic Squad; Captain, Football; Basketball; Captain, Baseball; Vaudeville; A. A.; Chorus; Class Vice-President, 1947- NORMA ANN BERGQUIST Doc calls her “Normie” . . . sweet and lovely . . . shiny as a sunrise and popular with everyone ... a staunch hockey and basketball player . . . Norma plans a trip to California and Illinois this summer. Thrift Association; Traffic Squad; Student Council; Chorus; Hockey; Cheer- leading; Red and Blacl{; Aberjona; A. A., Secretary; Class Secretary, 1948; National Honor Society. DONALD BERRIDGE One of the best trackmen in WHS . . . can run anything from the 100-yard dash to Cross Country . . . he’s already achieved his ambition of winning a medal, now he’s after a cup . . . Don’s an all-around good fellow. Track; Traffic Squad; Cheerleading; Football. JANET MARGARET BLACKHAM Hair that curls all by itself . . . flashing blue eyes . . . “Lois, where’s that article on - ’’ . . . “Now, Mr. Keeney ——’’ . . . Janet is an ardent Red Sox fan . . . once a friend, always a friend . . . plenty of gray matter. Editor, Red and Blacl{; National Honor Society; Basketball; Chorus; Math Club; Student Council; Permanent Honor Roll; Traffic Squad; Aberjona; Science Club. RALPH HOLBROOK BONNELL, JR. Fords, naturally, play a big part in Bunny’s life . . . nothing irks him more than a Cadillac convertible ... an expert divot digger . . . last of the notorious U-Bangies ... in ten years we’ll be around for a new Ford, Bunny. Abertona; Vaudeville; Golf, Captain; Football. MARGARET BOYLE Petite, friendly . . . quiet until you know her . . . good-natured . . . a wonderful sense of humor . . . Peggy is peeved by catty girls . . . aspires to write a novel. 14 ABERJOKA ■ 1948 RICHARD BRAZEAU He may look shy, but oh! . . . likes and is liked by horses and girls . . . the cheerful cherub . . . can ' t stand people who talk too much . . . Richard ' s ambition is to be a lawyer. BARBARA BURBANK Everyone knows Butts, the keyboard bombshell . . . vivacity personi¬ fied . . . bubbling over with animation . . . never can keep a straight face . . . she ' s tops on our hit parade even if she does choke us with sulphur and dull us with ether. Vaudeville; Field Hockey; Traffic Squad; Softball; Rifle Club; Basketball; Cheer Leading; Ping Pong Club. HENRY BURKE Pony boy . . . always eager to start a conversation w ' lth anybody, anywhere, anytime . . . “Hosses is the only thing in life” . . . Hank ' s ambition is to breed the horse that takes the Derby, Ascot, and the Grand Primio. MARGARET JANE BUTLER Short . . . blonde . . . cute . . . full of fun . . . Peg is one of our newest additions . . . famous for her li ' l green Ford and taxi service” ... a stalwart on varsity field hockey . . . Peg hopes to go through a whole day without losing a single thing. Science Club; Vaudeville; Field Hockey; Basketball. CLAIRE LOUISE CALLAHAN What a sense of humor! . . . garrulous . . . always willing to do her part . . . likes dancing . . . desires to attend a business school and later to be a private secretary. Glee Club; Chorus; Library Club. JOHN CALLAHAN Cal, a good friend, full of pep . . . won fame for his exploits in gym class basketball . . . likes Mr. Keeney ' s English class ... is irked by wise guys and study halls . . . enjoys weight lifting . . . would like to be a great hockey player. MARGUERITE CALLAHAN Friendly is suitable adjective for Margie . . . small (good things come in small packages) . . . likes sports, dancing . . . destiny — Career Girl . . . good-natured Marge doesn ' t dislike anything or anybody. Chorus; Dramatic Club; Library Club; Red and Black.. JOSEPH CAPONE Nicknamed Valley” . . . hard working ... a gay blade, words never fail him . . . easy on his feet . . . dislikes gossipers and long homework assignments . . . aspires to be an engineer some day. Math Club. ABERJ • 1948 15 a ALLEN CARLISLE Our Lightning hopes to own a salt-water farm in Maine . . . enjoys sleeping and eating . . . active in sports and prominent in many school organizations. Football; Ice Hockey; Student Council; Traffic Squad; Red Cross; Rifle Club President; Track; A. A. CARL CARLSON Swede is one of the hardest working boys in the Shop . . . has bright¬ ened many a classroom with his good humor . . . dislikes “The New Look . . . good luck to a friendly, sincere classmate. GLORIA JEAN CARLSON Vivacious . . . sociable . . . likes hot pizza . . . mad about music . . . spends most of her time dancing and collecting records . . . Gloria will always be remembered for her friendly laugh. RAYMOND CARROLL Mechanically inclined is “Goo Goo” . . . resourceful . . . dislikes “The New Look . . . favorite hobbies are woodworking and photography . . . would like to retire at an early age. Traffic Squad; Camera Club; Red Cross. JANET CARY After Jan ' s absence during our sophomore and junior years, we were all glad to see her back . . . full of fun and mischief . . . friendly . . . attractive . . . goes for ice cream and dancing . . . Colby Junior, here she comes. Chorus; Orchestra; Red Cross; Rifle Club; Dramatic Club. JACKSON CHISHOLM Strong arm pitcher on the baseball nine . . . Jack would like to pitch for the Braves . . . tall . . . dark . . . good looking . . . enjoys woodworking . . . professional wrestling irks him . . . good luck. Jack, and keep pitching. Chorus; Football; Baseball. ERNEST CLARK Tall timber . . . nice to know . . . dislikes short people, which is easy to understand . . . wants to attend Boston University School of Business Administration . . . Ernie has aspirations to be the advertising editor of a newspaper. HERBERT CLEARY Tall ... quiet and unassuming ... an ardent Braves fan . . . likes basketball and stamp collecting . . . pet peeve is doing dishes . . . aims at being a Certified Public Accountant. Cross Country. 16 ABERJOKA • 1948 i) J y BENJAMIN COE Tall and handsome, Banquo runs on the right road . . . head and shoulders above everyone ... a right good guy an d Normad . . . aspires to M. 1. T. and chemical engineering. A. A.; Track, Captain; Cross Country; Science Club; Rifle Club; Chorus; Spanish Club; Thrift Asso¬ ciation; Vaudeville; Math Club; Student Council; Aberjona; National Honor Society. RALPH COLE A clever fellow, this Lafayette . . . “Dangerous Ralph” would like to hold his breath for two hours and twenty minutes —■ good luck . . . witty . . . possessor of a mellow voice . . . Ralph likes people who laugh at his jokes . . . mainstay of many barber-shop quartets. Thrift Asso¬ ciation; Red Cross; Vaudeville. THEODORE BARTLETT COVERT Captain and mainstay of the Cross Country Team ... a mighty man IS he . . . enthusiast in all sports . . . Sticks is always full of fun . . . Ted ' s running ability will keep him in the limelight at the University of New Hampshire, which he plans to enter next year. Orchestra; Band; Captain, Cross Country; Track; Assistant Manager, Football; Manager; Basket¬ ball; Red and Blac . WILLIAM COX, JR. Tall, dark, and disillusioned . . . friendly ... a hard worker . . . partial to good music and winter sports . . . hopes to enter Tufts . . . good luck to a good sport. ELOISE CROWELLl Bugs buzzes around WHS a mile a minute ... an ever-friendly smile . . . happy as the day is long . . . Rabbit dislikes show-offs and loud clothes . . . Calling Dr. Crowelli! JOAN ELLEN DADE Quiet . . . petite . . . cute . . . possesses a wealth of curly locks . . . a sincere smile for all . . . Jo dislikes the discussion periods. . . likes music . . . our best wishes in your quest of the art of being the perfect secretary, Joan. JOYCE DANA Full of pep . . . sparkling personality . . . smooth . . . friendly . . . neat . . . good looking, that’s Jo . . . more than holds her own in class, too . . . lo likes people with a sense of humor. Traffic Squad; Student Council; Thrift Association; Dramatic Club; Chorus; Hockey; Basket¬ ball; Red and Math Club; Radio Workshop; Tennis; Science Club; Aberjona. MARTHA MILDRED DASCHBACH Marty is one of those ever-obliging kids . . . cute dimples . . . call her Millie, then duck fast . . . hates girls who crack their gum . . . here ' s hoping she succeeds in her nursing course at St. Mary’s . . . “Need me. Doctor?” Red Cross; Field Hockey; Dramatic Club; Science Club; Red and Blacit; Aberjona. I ABERJOKA . 1948 17 ANN DAVIES If it ' s got eighty eight black and white keys, then that ' s tor Ann . . . what would the stag dances have been without her records ... an Elsa Maxwell when it comes to giving parties . . . still has a trace ot that cute Southern drawl . . . Ann aspires to be an architect. Traffic Squad; Chorus; Rifle Club. ANNE DeCAMP Andy seems quiet and shy . . . really quite the opposite among friends . . . fond of music and swimming . . . hopes to enter the business world as a secretary . . . she ' ll surely make good there. Chorus; Spanish Club; Red and Black,. WILLIAM DEE, JR. Tall . . . quiet ... a good friend . . . one of our class ' s most devoted aviation enthusiasts . . . Bill can be found in his spare time tinkering with planes, large and small . . . aspires to fly for the Coast Guard . . . likes sports . . . plans to tour the National Parks . . . going by air, BilP Football; Baseball. CARL DeFILIPPO An aviation enthusiast is our boy Flip . . . friendly . . . conscientious in his work ... if he disagrees whth you. Flip will say so kindly and candidly . . . w’ants to get a plane and fly about these United States. Football; Baseball. MARGUERITE DERRO Engaging personality . . . witty . . . always a top ' performer in the Vaudeville ... a wonderful dancer, Margie ' s ambition is to be another Eleanor Powell . . . dislikes fickle and conceited boys ... a very active girl. Dramatic Club; Vaudeville; Thrift; Chorus; A. A., Executive Board; Cheerleader. CATHERINE ANN DeTESO Dark flashing eyes . . . contagious good nature ... a grand person to know — that ' s Kay . . . dislikes loud gum-chewers . . she wishes to be successful in whatever she does ... we know she will be. Thrift Asso- ciation; Chorus; Majorette; Red Cross; Aberjona. THERESA Di BENEDETTO Terry ' s the girl with the smile for everyone . . . friends, frolic, fun, and food . . . has acquired a flock of friends with her winning personality . . . hopes to travel around the world. Chorus. ROBERT DICKIE Quiet . . . friendly .... likes cars, vacations, and strawberry frappes . . . bossy people annoy Bob . . . spends most of his time in the drafting room . . . wants to go to Northeastern and study Mechanical Engineering. 18 ABERJOKLA • 1948 EUNICE DOUCETTE “Shorty” proves that dynamite comes in small packages ... a smile for everyone . . . stubborn people and conceited boys annoy her . . . likes sports and dancing . . . wants to be a private secretary. Band Majorette; Vaudeville; A. A.; Home Nursing. CHARLES DOUGHTY Watch the birdie!” . . . ski-jumps and shutters . . . likes to argue with Dr. Alley . . . hockey and classical music also rate . . . ma y be seen skiing on any slope he can find. Camera Club; Science Club. HARRY McCASLIN EASTON The life of a party . . . unbeatable sense of humor . . . easy to look at ... a man’s man in the full sense of the word . . . “Chew, chew, chew that stick of gum.” ... a pigskin personality . . . continually dependent on his handkerchief. Football; Basketball; Track; Student Council. LORRAINE MARIE EATON Pretty brunette . . . great capacity for making friends . . . horseback riding and dancing are her pastimes . . . “Go West, Young Woman” is Lorraine’s motto —she hopes someday to visit her sister in California. A. A.; Chorus. ROBERT ECKBERG Bob adds fun and jovial remarks to any group, by yumpin’ yimminy! . . . Silas Marner of the Thrift Association . . . Curly doesn’t have to worry about combing his hair . . . machines and he are inseparable . . . longs for the wide open spaces and farming. Treasurer, Science Club; Traffic Squad; Red and Blac ; President, Thrift Association; Aberjona. DAVID WEST ELDREDGE Casanova . . . undisputed meterologist of the Sfoopneffiws ... a man among men . . . “What is life without athletics?” ... a pitcher on the Baseball Varsity ... his tales hold people spellbound. Football; Baseball; Red Cross. MARY ERRICO Mae, possessor of a rare wit . . . original . . . likes dancing, office practice ... a sports enthusiast . . . taking snapshots is her hobby . . . Mary hopes to take up nursing as a career and become a registered nurse. Dramatic Club; Chorus; Field Hockey; Basketball; Softball. VINCENT EVANGELISTA Rugged tackle on the football team ... a Spanish fan . . . friendly . . . Vini is rumored to have given billiard lessons to Willie Hoppe . . . a bowling fan of no mean ability . . . Vinci would like nothing better than a chance to play with the Boston Yanks. Spanish Club; Chorus; Football. ABERJOMA . 1948 19 SEBASTIAN ANTHONY FACCIOLO Busty was an aggressive guard on the football team . . . enjoys all sports, but his favorite pastime is flirting . . . always has a grin for every situation. Football. MARTHA FEINBERG Demure . . . conscientious . . . possesses fine artistic ability . . . Win¬ chester’s gift to art . . . her locker is a first cousin to Fibber Magee ' s closet . . . Martha hopes to go to the Massachusetts School of Art. Traffic Squad; Art Club; Dramatic Club; Aberjona. EDNA MODEST FERRER A E. M. F. — Easily Makes Fiiends . . . plays good basketball, likes sports in general . . . washing dishes and rainy days peeve her . . . she hopes, after attending Katherine Gibbs School, to circle the globe. Chorus; Dramatic Club; Basketball; Field Hockey; Junior-Senior Class Play Com¬ mittee; Red and Blac . FRANCIS JOHN FERRO Action speaks louder than words” . . . good student who usually makes the honor roll . . . he’s very modest . . . going to Northeastern to study foreign languages . . . Frannie wants to be a Spanish interpreter. ELEANOR FIORE Petite, dark, and always on the go . . . likes cooking, bowling, dancing . . . pet peeve is long skirts . . . dislikes people who show off. Chorus; Traffic Squad; Red Cross; Home Nursing. JEAN CATHERINE FITZGERALD Tall . . . unassuming, quiet Jeannie, a sincere friend . . . scratching on the blackboards makes ' her shiver . . . reading, bowling, and movies take up her spare time . . . bookkeeping is tops . . . Jeannie hopes to take a trip around the United States and then live on a farm. PETER FLAGG Chief of the Water Bucket Brigade . . . Peaches is the man behind the scenes at the football games . . . How does he manage it all?” . . . likes auto racing along with other sports ... a man of great ability. Football Manager; Basketball Manager; Baseball Manager; Chorus. MARTIN FLAHERTY Strong, silent type . . . Van Johnson smile . . . eyes which attract many ... he enjoys hockey . . . with your good marks and mathematical talents. Buddy, you’re sure to become a top-notch engineer. Traffic Squad. 20 ABERJOKA 1948 JANET FOLEY All good things are found in higher regions . . . active and attractive . . . has a pert nose . . . she hopes someday to be able to drive through Winchester Center without having to give someone a ride . . . Jan is one of those girls you like instantly. Student Council; Chorus; Red and B!acl(; Vaudeville; Class Secretary, 1945; Vice-President, Red Cross. DAVID FRIZZEL Tall . . . led hair with temper to match . . . mainstay in the band . . likes music, driving, and a good joke . . . frequents the W. T. . . . good luck to a friendly classmate. Band. JOHN FRONGILLO A sports enthusiast . . . would like to beat Vinci in bowling . . . home runs by Ted Williams rate among his pet peeves . . .Johnny plans a trip to Alaska in the near future ... a member of the United States Marine Reserves . . . has a variety of nicknames, among these: “Alfalfa” and “Mingie,” Chorus. PAUL GAUDETTE A versatile Jack-of-all trades, Paul . . . can give or take a joke . . . spare time is spent tinkering with machines and motors . . . likes dancing, playing the clarinet ... a capable and efficient lad . . . Paul has hopes of becoming an engineer. A. A.; Orchestra; Science Club; Math Club. ALTHEA ANNE GRACE Witty . . . fun to know . . . directs traffic on the second floor . . . “One step at a time” . . . sweet and petite . . . busy as a bee . . . dislikes bleached blondes . . . plans to go to Bentley’s School of Accounting. Traffic Squad; Chorus; Vaudeville; Field Hockey; Aberjona NANCY GRANT Petite, petite, maii oui . . . Flash! that was Pip whizzing down the hockey field . . . “Opponents, beware!” . . . ought to roll right into Middlebury, of that we’re sure. Thrift Association; Student Council; Chorus; Dramatic Club; Aberjona; Editorial Editor, Red and Blacl {. NANCY ANN GRIFFITHS Quiet? Not when you know her . . . full of pep . . . versatile. . . one of many who could do without the Boston subways . . . likes skiing . . . wishes the cafeteria served Chinese food . . . President of the Method¬ ist Church Youth Fellowship . . . Nancy would like to travel to Honduras on a banana boat. Red Cross; Dramatic Club; Art Club; Chorus; Red and Blacl{. DAVID HARRIGAN Quiet . . . possesses a swell sense of humor . . . dislikes back-slappers . . . favorite subject is Miss Mackedon’s French . . . Boston College is his goal . . . afterwards he hopes to see the world . . . also an addict of that common stuff called food. Spanish Club; Football. -igp r� � ABERJOHA . 1948 21 CHARLES PARKER HARRIS Christened Charles, known only as Joe ... a rare wit . . . clever . . . classy captain of the HOY AS . . . Joe would like to lead the illustrious Hoyas into Madison Square Garden . . . lists likes as blondes, redheads and brunettes . . . plans for Tufts. Class Treasurer, 1947; A. A., Vice- President; Traffic Squad; Baseball; Red and Blac ; Aberjona. JOAN HARRIS Effervescent . . . co-operative . . . gentle and genial . . . Joanie likes dancing and eating . . . don ' t pan the Navy when she ' s around . . . her one ambition is to get an “A” in history . . . Simmons College will hold her attention for the next four years. Vaudeville; Thrift Association; Math Club; Class Secretary, 1947; Dramatic Club; Junior-Senior Class Play Committee; Red Cross; Science Club; Aberton.a. RICHARDSON BEGGS HARVEY Clippah . . . seventh period gymnast superb . . . pet peeves are Dave Eldredge, Symmes Corner . . . Clip dislikes Sunday morning curfews . . . Hoya member in good standing . . . Mr. Zero + of the hockey team . . . romantic . . . witty . . . popular . . . jazz and the Braves rate high with this Rudy-man. Football; Baseball; Traffic Squad; Red Cross; Red and Rlacl(; Vaudeville. JOANNE HASKELL Tall, blonde, and good looking . . . sparkling, friendly smile ... Jo IS a swell person to know . . . dislikes conceited people ... is interested in entering her collie in dog shows. Dramatic Club; Basketball; Chorus; Science Club; Art Club; Field Hockey; Vaudeville. ROBERT HEITZ Bob likes to listen to good music and repair automobiles . . . pet peeve IS girls who smoke . . . Mechanical Drawing interests him . . . plans to work next year and to attend night school. RICHARD HILLS Free and independent . . . tops in tennis . . . likes to dance . . . enjoys math . . . forever friendly . . . Dick hates mid-years ... a well-liked, sincere friend. Dick. Red and Blac}{; Tennis; Dramatic Club; Basketball. MARTHA HODGE Lots of pep . . . sparkling enthusiasm . . . chic and charming . . . can always find the “silver lining” . . . hopes someday to become a secre¬ tary . . . popular Martha leaves a lasting impression wherever she goes. Chorus. JOHN HOLDSWORTH John s goal for 48 is Amherst . . . one of the few who became National Honor Society members during our junior year ... a math whiz . . . plays the licorice stick (clarinet) in the band, orchestra, and the Harmonizers . . . an honor roll student. Orchestra; Band; Math Club; Science Club; Vaudeville; National Honor Society. 22 ABERJOKA . 1948 ALICE HOLM Williamstown ' s loss was Winchester ' s gain in the middle of our senior year . . . cute . . . well-dressed . . . Alice lists as her favorite occupations dancing, horseback riding, and sailing . . . pet peeves are Latin, oysters, and Dick Tracy . . . after Smith, we expect to hear much news of her as Mr. Anthony’s psychoanalyst. MARGARET HOLMES Popular . . . can ' t stand anyone lacking a good sense of humor . . . but Peggy can’t be accused of that . . . snakes, fried eggs, and moths are taboo with her . . . laughing blue eyes and easy smile . . . Peggy adds that “certain something” anywhere she goes. Executive Board, A. A.; Chorus; Exchange Editor, Red and Blaci{; Aberjona; Field Hockey; Basketball; Captain, Softball; Vice-President, Student Council; Thrift Association; Class Vice-President, 1946; Dramatic Club. SALLY HOLMES A helping hand to everone, gracious to all ... a Jack-of-all-sports, with brains and bounce . . . famous red earmuifs . . . WHS delegate to the J. R. C. Convention in Cleveland in 1947 ... Sal is sure to get along well at Wellesley. President, Red Cross; Red and Blac ; A. A., Executive Board; Student Council; Chorus; Science Club; Dramatic Club; Hockey; Basketball; Secretary, Thrift Association; National Honor Society; Aberjona. HENRY PETER HORN Friendly . . . Henry aspires to play professional baseball . . . lists United States History as one of his likes . . . others are football and basket¬ ball . . . peeved by cigarette-smoking, gum-chewing girls . . . here’s hoping we hear .much of Henry on the baseball teams of future years. Baseball; Vaudeville; Assistant Manager, Football; Chorus. LOIS HOTTEL Frankly speaking, she’s always on the go . . . perpetual motion . . . everyone knows that peppy sociable personality . . . favorite subjects (she’s good in all) are English, maybe French . . . can be seen arguing with Mr. Keeney before Red and Blacl{ deadlines. News Editor, Red and Blaci ; Thrift Association; Special Chorus; Dramatic Club; Red Cross; Field Hockey; Basketball; Manager, Softball; Math Club; Aberjona. JACK HENRY IRWIN A great sports fan . . . busies himself with hunting and auto racing . . . finds United States History right down his alley . . . one of these days you’ll see him speeding around in his own car . . . Rickie is peeved with the long skirts. SALLY JACKSON A lush thrush ... Sal won renown for her duets with Marilyn . . . a Vaudeville standby . . . attractive . . . neat . . . hen-parties rate high ... Sal would like to own her own convertible . . . Vermont Junior College gains a wonderful girl. Vaudeville; Chorus; Octette; Basketball; Spanish Club. NORMAN JOYCE A first-class skier . . . Norm rates as one of the school’s best drivers . . . ought to be tops as a pilot . . . wear slacks in school, girls, and steer clear of Norm . . . thinks most good times start at a girl’s house. ABERJOMA . 1948 23 RICHMOND KEENEY Philatelist and fiddler . . . Max is handy with a tennis racquet and a rifle . . . likes listening to his lather in class . . . registered member of the Two ' Wheel Drivers Club ... a hard worker and a swell friend to all. Rifle Club; President, Orchestra; Math Club; Science Club; Radio Workshop; Tennis; Hockey; Thrift Association; Traffic Squad; Aberjona; Student Council; Dramatic Club. JEAN KELLEY Easy to know, easy to like . . . amiable miss . . . enjoys summers, taking it easy at Hampton Beach . . . “Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning is Jean ' s theme song . . . she aspires to be an airline hostess. Chorus; Spanish Club; Aberjona. ANNE KIBBE From Pennsylvania came Anne last year . . . has shining auburn hair . . . likes movies, books and music . . . can be seen skiing at the Country Club whenever enough snow appears . . . w ' e know she ' ll be successful in kindergarten teaching. Library Club; Aberjona. NANCY JANE KINGMAN Nan likes the State of Vermont, French, and English . . . sincere and stately ... a bundle of energy . . . helped form Winchester chapter of United World Federalist ... a friendly classmate. Nan. Chorus; United World Federalists. JOHN KITKO Zoorn ' m-m! . . . hailing from Cleveland, Jack plans to return there next year to enter Ohio State . . . spends his free time tinkering with cars and wTecking same ... a man of the machine age ... his favorite subject IS mechanical drawing . . , hopes to see “D. H. Barbaro smash his Cadillac. Chorus; Rifle Club. RICHARD KUGLER Personality, popularity, dependability . . . editorial genius of the class . . . a member of the illustrious Hoyas . . . twice president of the class . . . Dick would like to join Phil, Clippah, and Jean and buy the Braves . . . a wonderful albaround guy. Class President, 1945, 1948; A. A.; Traffic Squad; Red Cross; Student Council, Executive Board; Basketball; Spiorts Editor, Red and BIacI{; Editor, Aberjona. GUY PHILIP LIVINGSTONE, JR. From a little spark bursts a mighty flame . . . rates sports as tops . . . wants the Braves to win the pennant and the Series ... he mixes like a cocktail . . . Phil hopes to enter Trinity . . . and, oddly enough, he likes staying up late on week-ends. Science Club; Red Cross; Thrift Asso¬ ciation. ANTHONY LOPEZ, JR. Dark, curly hair . . . twinkling eyes . . . Lucky has a special weakness for Ford convertibles . . . his hardest job is getting up in time for school, especially on cold mornings ... he always has a friendly “Hi for everyone. 24 ABERJOKA ■ 1948 RICHARD LOVIS Benjie hailed from New Jersey . . . physics comes first . . . loves the great outdoors, sailing, and vacations . . . can’t stand slow subways . . . holds a strange esteem for “Doc” Alley. Science Club; Aberjona SALLY LUITWIELER Luity’s no stranger . . . crazy about horses, hockey, Holmeses, and holidays . . . never studying too hard to give with that friendly smile . . . here ' s with our deepest desires that she learns to drive on the right side of the road. Red Cross; Hockey; Chorus; Basketball; Science Club; Softball, ELIZABETH MacISAAC Diminutive . . . cute . . . the life of any pjrty . . . Betty, a mainstay of the Winchester Swimming Club, would like to own a swimming pool . . . basketball and dancing aie her other interests. Thrift Association; Chorus; Vaudeville; Basketball; Softball. SUSAN McCauley Tall and tantalyzing . . . long curly lashes . . . hates to hear the door¬ bell ring while sleeping (how’ she does that we haven’t figured out yet) . . . here one minute, gone the next . . . always in the center of things . . . she’s eager to travel in France and England ... an A-1 gal. Red Cross; Dramatic Club; Rifle Club; Tennis; Chorus; Prom Committee; Vaudeville; Basketball. JOHN McELHINNEY Gym-class basketball player supreme . . . math genius . . . John would like to become an engineer . . . likes chemistry, dislikes braggarts . . . Mac’s going to have no trouble in the future. Math Club; Science Club; Football. ROBERT McGRAIL Good looking . . . friendly . . . our sophomore class president ... a watchcharm guard on the football team . . . witty . . . lists lunch as his favorite school subject . . . Bob plans to go to Tufts . . . aspires to sit on top of the eight ball. Football; Traffic Squad; Thrift Association; Class President, 1946; Spanish Club; Rifle Club; Vaudeville; Red and Blac ; A. A. Executive Board. ROBERT McGrath Adventurous . . . athletic . . . Bob is always game . . . Winchester Swimming Club president . . . strange attraction for Rhode Island . . . likes dancing . . . and most girls, likewise . . . countless cups, ribbons, and medals attest to Bo’s swimming prowess. Football; Vaudeville; Cheer¬ leading. JANET LOUISE McINTYRE Here’s the gal with a yen for Spanish . . . enjoys A’s . . . always ready with one of her quips . . . horses are an inexhaustable topic with Jan . . . full of pep, with a gift for gab mixed in. Field Hockey; Vaudeville; Spanish Club; Red Cross; Red and Blacl{; Aberjona. ABERJOHA . 19 4 8 25 JEANNE McKlNLEY No relation ot William ' s . . . happy ' gO ' lucky with dancing feet . . . plays the piano as a hobby and finds pleasure in dancing; she hopes to become an airline hostess — keep ’em flying, Jeanie. Traffic Squad; Chorus. JAMES FRANCIS McLAUGHLIN Shovels is one of the heavier boys in our class ... an excellent tackle on the football team ... an outstanding gourmet . . .we all wish Mac a Happy Birthday every day. Red Cross; Chorus; Traffic Squad; A. A.; Student Council; Football. THOMAS NEAL McNAMARA Here ' s a man of quality . . . Winchester’s Fred Astaire . . . girls swoon over that rugged profile . . . Mac has ducked in and out of our corridors . . . you’ll find him behind the wheel of that long, sleek Buick. Football; Basketball; Baseball; Math Club. ROS.MJND McPEAKE Roz has what it takes with her priceless “imitations (especially ot a certain Mammy’s Boy) . . . one of those fascinating creatures that has been everywhere — China, the Philippines, Annapolis, and Winchester . . . well suited for her hopeddor Foreign Embassy job. Vaudeville; Dramatic Club; Hockey; Spanish Club; Thrift Association. BARBARA MAHER Dark . . . poised . . . lots of fun . . . catty people rate low with Barbara, but mention a trip to Falmouth and watch her eyes light up . . . also enjoys dancing . . . can be seen behind the desk of the library . . . Regis gains a swell gal next September. Dramatic Club; Library Club; Spanish Club; Math Club; Radio Workshop; Chorus. ANN MATHEWSON Blew in from Connecticut in her sophomore year . . . nice personality . . . Ann makes good in any sport and is a welcome addition to WHS Simmons College tops her plans for next year. Basketball; Hockey; Red Cross; Traffic Squad. JULIA HULL MERROW Judy came to WHS in ' 46 . . . dark, dainty, and delightful . . . when she does a job, she does it well ... an honor-roll student . . . after gradu- ation from Wheaton, Judy plans to go abroad with Ann. Feature Editor; Red and Blacl{; Glee Club; Field Hockey; Basketball; Juniot ' Senior Play, Rifle Club; Radio Workshop; Dramatic Club; Student Council; Aberjona. JOANNE MESKELL Has a ready smile and a cute grin . . . likes all sports and Spanish . . . she will make good in her wish to succeed in whatever she undertakes . . . plans to take nurse’s training next year. Basketball; A. A.; Spanish Club; Softball; Radio Workshop. WINCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY WINCHESTER, AAASS. 26 ABERJOHA ■ 1948 CATHERINE MICHIENZI A smile and a hello for everyone . . . good nature is always a part of her . . . aspires to own a chain of department stores . . . likes swing music . . . Kay manages to keep very active. President, Library Club; Chorus; Student Council; Red Cross; Spanish Club; Basketball; Field Hockey. VINCENT SALVATORE MICHIENZI Winchester ' s gift to Stoneham . . . Jimmie is adept at printing . . . will not be content until he is married (silly boy) . . . extremely Indus- trious . . , Print Shop’s loss is industry’s gain.. JEAN MONSON A long, low whistle . . . dream material . . . knits herself sweater- and-sock combinations that are the envy of everyone . . . dancing feet . . . an ardent Braves fan . . . winner of the Mansfield-Wheeler sports¬ manship cup. Traffic Squad; A. A.; Vaudeville; Field Hockey; Basket¬ ball; Soft ball; Captain, Cheerleading; Aberjona. EDWARD MOORE Gavels and geometry ... a school leader in studies and organizations . . . sticks to his guns . . . Ned dislikes those lo-ong skirts . . . conscientious in everything, friendly to everybody . . . Ned hopes to see the turn of the century. President, Student Council; A. A., Executive Board; Class Secretary, 1948; National Honor Society; Aberjona Club; Executive Board, Science Club; Math Club; Traffic Squad; Junior-Senior Play; Red and BIacl{. JANIS MORRIS Trim little miss . . . chock full of vim and vigor . . . crazy ’bout sailing . . . you can see her flying down the halls of WHS — late for class again . . . ought to be labeled “The girl with the contagious laugh.’’ Student Council; Traffic Squad; Basketball; Thrift Association; Softball; Red Cross; Chorus; Field Hockey; Red and Blacl{; Dramatic Club. ANNA MAE MURACO Vicacious . . . energetic . . . Dimples likes dancing, bowling, and football games . . . conceited people peeve her ... in a few years she hopes to travel in the West . . . “California, Here I Come.’’ Thrift Asso¬ ciation; Chorus; Basketball. RUTH AGNES MURRAY Friendly, with a smile for everyone . . . good-natured . . . personality plus ... an ardent sports enthusiast, she’s a member of the Junior Wight- man Cup Tennis Team . . . she’s tops in tennis, as in everything . . . Ruthie’s secret ambition is to work in a New York morgue. Tennis; Field Hockey; Executive Board, A. A. JOANNE NELSON Blondy . . . full of fun . . . remember her as Kate in Brother Rat . . . among Winchester’s ten best-dressed ... a knittin’ kitten . . . University of New Hampshire is Jo’s plan for next year. Chorus; Vaudeville; Prom Committee; Junior-Senior Play; Aberjona; Dramatic Club. ABERJOKA . 1948 27 KATHERINE NELSON Petite, doll ' like Kay . . . oh, the gleam of her eyes . . . much mirth and no sadness, much good and no badness ... no doubt about it. Kay is bound to succeed. Chorus. ELIZABETH NORIAN Personality plus . . . dark . . .attractive . . . smiling . . . Lyssie dislikes people with sour faces . . . likes Mr. Keeney ' s classes . . . her wonderful sincerity combined with dramatic talents will surely carry her far. Basket¬ ball; Dramatic Club; Radio Workshop; Junior-Senior Class Play; Red and Aberjona. GRACE NORIAN Speaks low, speaks little . . . gentleness personified . . . those dark brown eyes . . . w ' ell-groomed . . . music is her one love . . . anything to do with New Jersey is OK by Gracie . . . can’t resist giving the kids a ride home ... a super-girl. Glee Club; Assistant Advertising Manager, Red and Black,; Spanish Club; Octette. JEAN NORTON Bright eyes, shiny red hair . . . Jean enjoys square dancing and Boston weather ... is peeved by radio commercials . . . puts out publicity for our chapter of the United World Federalists . . . plans to work for the United World Federalists next year. Dramatic Club; Chorus; United World Federalists. JOHN FRANCIS NOWELL Deeds, not words, that ' s Ongie . . . but there ' s much mischief in this man . . . likes hockey and everything concerned ... he hopes to become an electrician . . . the very best of luck. Chorus; Hockey. NANCY NUTTER Dark . . . friendly smile . . . sincere . . . liked by all . . . lends her support willingly to any activity . . . likes sports and participates in several . . . aspires to a career on the stage. Dramatic Club; Radio Work¬ shop; Red and Black; P- ' fls Club; Math Club. ANNE O’BRIEN “When Irish eyes are smiling — ”... nice to know . . . lively, friendly, jolly, and gay . . . one of those few people who like history . . . with your pleasant disposition, Anne, you’re bound to be a worthy addition to the college you attend. Chorus; Spanish Club; Rifle Club. ESTHER ORR Quietness is her charm ... a Rosa Bonheur, j.g. . . . works wonders with a paint brush . . . plays hockey and tennis during her spare time . . . Esther hopes to be successful in college — can’t fail with w ' hat she has to work with. President, Art Club; Student Council; Red and Black- 28 ABERJOMA . 1948 GRACE ANN PADELFORD Quiet ? not if one knows her . . . sweet personality . . . nicely natural and naturally nice . . . loves music, sports, and dancing . . . Grace hopes to enter Oberlin College next fall. Traffic Squad; Thrift Association; Red Cross; Field Hockey; Chorus; Red and Blacl ; Aberjona; Dramatic Club. KATHERINE PARKER Quiet until you get to know her . . . always with an armful of books and a smile for everyone . . . modest and unassuming . . . enjoys week-ends and vacations . . . has an ardent dislike for the day after the night before an exam . . . after seeing Jeanne Wilde safely graduated, Kaysie plans to enter Colby College. Orchestra; Art Club; Science Club; Chorus; Band. ROBERT PARKER Personification of cheerfulness ... a debater, A.B., Ph.D., in Dr. Alley’s physics class . , . finds his ambition to be an envoy from the United States to Antarctica . . . Bob is a top-notch worker (when spirit moves him). Thrift Association; Red Cross; Chorus; A. A.; Ping-Pong Club; Science Club; Football; Baseball. STEPHEN PARKHURST A swell, well-liked fellow . . . mild and modest ... a rabid Red Sox fan . . . remember him as Lace Drawers Rogers in Brother Rat . . . one of our better Cross Country men, Steve’s ambition is to beat Match- sticks in the mile. Cross Country; Dramatic Club; Science Club; Junior- Senior Class Play. CAROL PARKIN Petite . . . modest . . . demure . . . has a desire to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow ... a neat well-dressed young lady ... a stalwart on the Rifle Club. Chorus; Rifle Club, KATHRYN PERKINS Friendly . . . good-natured ... a lot of fun to be with . . . smartly dressed . . . plans to go to Vermont Junior College . . . likes sleeping late . . . Kathryn hopes to travel around the world some day. A. A.; Thrift Association; Rifle Club. CHARLES PHIPPEN Lights, curtain, Phippen . . . spotlights and scenery are his business , . . whether it’s pulling the curtain or throwing a switch. Bud’s on the job . . .outside of school, it’s finding out what makes cars and radios tick ... a solid dependable fellow. Science Club; Ping-Pong Club; Dramatic Club; Golf Team. MARY PRINCIPE Darn good sport . . . enjoys classical music , . . diligent . . . good typist and likes Office Practice . . . rinks and roller skates occupy her spare time . . we ' re sure you’ll be happy as a secretary. May. ABERJOHA . 1948 29 FRANKLIN PYNN Mi, mi, mi, mi-i ' i . . . wonderful bass voice . . . move over Melchior . . . smooth dancer . . . lists as his ambition to be the world’s greatest Basso Profundo . . . Frank plans to go to the Westminster College ot Music. Red Cross; Special Chorus; Dramatic Club; Art Club; Junior- Senior Class Play Committee; Vaudeville. STUART RAE Tall, dark, and friendly . . . proven himselt as a champion swimmer . . . Stuie has three cups to his credit . . . those talkative persons of the fairer sex, beware: pet peeve is girls who talk too much ... all future plans seem to be connected with the United States Navy . , . “Anchors Aweigh,” then, to a wonderful class mate. JOHN REYNOLDS Well ' liked . . . public-spirited . . . happy-go-lucky John likes swimming and ice hockey . . . pet peeve is the school lunch line. . . John ' s life ambition is to be become an Admiral in the Swiss Navv. Chorus; Rifle Club. ROBERT RICHARDSON Easy-going . . . quiet . . . likeable . . . includes among his pet pastimes sports and dancing . . . always a pleasant smile and word for everyone . . . Bob heads for the Marine Corps after graduation. RONALD RICHBERG Would like to see something done about our lunch line . . . likes skiing and bowling . . . hardworking and unassuming. Hank has what it takes to make good. Rifle Club. SAMUEL ROBERTO A stalwart member of the Chorus, Sam . . . good-natured . . . sports tan . . . peeved by talkative people and by homework . . . Sam heads for the Marines next year . . . best of luck to a friendly classmate. Chorus; Glee Club; Football; Track. FRANCES RUSH Dark-haired . . . attractive . . . one of the class songbirds . . . Fran likes to dance and write letters . . . her ambition is to tour Europe and to be a Pan-American Air Line Hostess. Selected Chorus; Student Council, Red Cross; Traffic Squad; Red and Blacl ; Basketball; Dramatic Club; Spanish Club; Class Play; Radio Workshop; Vaudeville. THOMAS SALMON Blue eyes with that “look . . . easy-going and easy to like ... his ambition is to become a dentist . . . Sam rates as one of our best dancers . . . a romantic, attractive lad. Hockey. 30 ABERJOKA 1948 SHERMAN SALTMARSH A clever fellow with a twinkle in his eye . . . where there ' s fun, there’s Whip . . . fishing and hunting are his favorite sports . . . nice to be with, easy to talk to . . . his personality rates him an “A” with us. Captain, Hockey; Red Cross; Track; Advertising Manager, Aberjona; Basket¬ ball; Dramatic Club; Science Club; Vaudeville. EDWARD SHAW Ed . . . example of perpetual motion . . . ambitious . . . familiar disk jockey . . . Radio Workshop’s big cog and president . . . likes broadcasting, reading and music . . . always dependable. Red and Blacl(; Student Council; Science Club, Executive Board; President, Radio Workshop; Junior-Senior Class Play; Dramatic Club; Aberjona. JOEL SLOCUM Raconteur nonpareil . . . “Man About Town’’ . . . uses his “upper story’’ at the same time . . . summer and fall, it’s tennis . . . winter, it’s skiing . . . spring, it’s fishing . . . wit and wisdom in a swell guy. Red Cross; Tennis; Junior-Senior Class Play; Math Club; Dramatic Club; Traffic Squad; Red and Blac ; Aberjona; Science Club. CAROLYN DORETTE SMITH An uncommon girl with a familiar name . . . easy to look at and get along with . . . sincere . . . finds enjoyment in music, dancing, and eating . . . Smitty hopes to be successful in rendering service to others. Dramatic Club; Traffic Squad; Cheerleader; Vaudeville. FRANCIS SMITH Quiet . . . sincere . . . “We pity those who knew him not’’ ... a loyal Red Sox fan . . . long homework assignments peeve him . . . Smitty would like to own his own business. Red Cross; Science Club. MALLORY SMITH Pep and per.sonality . . . energetic President of the A. A. . . . famed pilot of the “Blue Demon’’ . . . stalwart member of “The Jolly Boy’s Quintet’’. . . . flat tires drive Mai to despair . . . Harvard will be Mai’s address for the next four years. Student Council; Traffic Squad; Science Club, Vice-President; Math Club; A. A., President; Red and BIad(, Vaudeville; Tennis; Hockey. RICHARD GRANGER SMITH Athletic, good looking ... a mere lad, but wondrous long . . . Dick’s our pick for the best-dressed man . . . sees the funny side of everything . . . popular with both sexes, bound to remain so. Traffic Squad; Football; Basketball; Student Council; A. A., Executive Board; Golf; Boys’ Glee Club. PETER SOROKIN Brains and brawn ... an all “A student ... a whiz in everything — particularly in math ... a good athlete ... yet modest, unassuming, friendly . . . they don’t make ’em any better . . . Pete is pjanning on becoming a Harvardian. Science Club; President; Aberjona; Football; Track; Traffic Squad; Thrift Association; Red Cross; Red and Blod ; National Honor Society; Student Council. ABERJOKA . 1948 31 ANTHONY RICHARD STAFFIERE Good natured . . . loads of personality . . . known for his black wavy hair . . . strums a guitar, as w’ell as being gifted with a pleasing bass . . . electrical engineering is paving a road for you, Tony. Traffic Squad, Vaudeville; Mechanical Drawing Club. MARILYN STRAGHAN Mai is our foremost songbird . . . she loves music in any torm . . . aspires to teach it . . . Mai has an odd preference for tall boys . . . dislikes Boston subways . . . her duets with Sally have become traditions in the Vaudeville . . . lots of luck, Mai, and keep singing. Chorus; Special Chorus; Octette; Vaudeville; Spanish Club. FRANK STRAWBRIDGE An asset to any group, Frank ' s main interest is singing . . . the gals go for his smile and that wavy lock . . . also his smooth dancing . . . sartorial elegance . . . Frank is one of the few people who is always sincere, always friendly. Special Chorus; Vaudeville; Dramatic Club. ELEANOR PATRICIA SUBRIZIO Peppy, lively Ellie . . . dancing, swimming, bowling — all her favorite pastimes . . . collects pictures as a hobby . . . her amibition is to travel . . . a football fan. Math Club. A 1 . ROGER SWANSON An all-around guy . . . droolin ' with schoolin ' . . . Roger plans on Harvard next year ... El Capitan of the Tennis Team ... a sharpshooting Hoya . . . member of the National Honor Society in our junior year . . . you ' ll find him patting liniment on his shoulder after English. President, Spanish Club; National Honor Society; Tennis; Vice-President, Thrift Association; Secretary, Math Club; Student Council. ALAN ALEXANDER SWITZER, JR. Laterals and lay-ups . . . sportster supreme of the Senior Class . . . tall timber . . . star hoopster on the Basketball Team . . . Chief Window Raiser in English . . . always gay . . . Switty ' s favorite school subject is gym. Football; Basketball, Captain; Baseball; A. A., Executive Board; Class President, 1947; Student Council; Spanish Club; Red andBlacl{; Aberjona. FREDERICK SWYMER Take life seriously and what is it worth?” . . . ardent sports tan . . . Red Sox enthusiast . . . can ' t stand girl skyscrapers and women drivers . . . keep up that good batting average, Fr eddy. Baseball. CONSTANCE MARIE TAURO The eyes have it ... a smile for all . . . Connie likes almost all sports . . . a bowling enthusiast . . . dislikes water pistols ... if it ' s Van or Frankie ' s pic your looking for, you can find it in Connie ' s collection. Thrift Association. V 32 ABERJOKA . 1948 BARBARA TAYLOR Dark haired . . . very attractive . . . a soloist in Chorus . . .likes blond ' haired men, music, skating . . . aspires to be a flyer . . . Colby Junior College will help her to attain this goal. Chorus; Friendship Club; Octette. WILLIAM THOMAS Men ot tew words are the best men” . . . tall, blond, and friendly to all . . . swims like a fish ... a manager of renowned ability ... a sports enthusiast, Bill. Assistant Manager, Baseball; Assistant Manager, Football. DIERDRE BONNIE TUTTY A favorite at B ' lunch with her fantastic stories . . . dancing is special love . . . always on the go . . . late dates are her pet peeve . . . collects dance programs and corsages . . . Bonnie ' s headed for Bradford Junior College and then a career as an airline hostess. Vaudeville; Dramatic Club; Red and Blacl{; Chorus. SALLY VINCENT Personality from head to toe . . . grin from ear to ear . . . kind word for everyone — that ' s Sal . . . peeved by moody people . . . likes to see everyone happy . . . aspires to sleep all day, play all night . . . will always be popular. Chorus; Field Hockey; Rifle Club; Dramatic Club; Vaude ' ville; Juniot ' Senior Class Play Committee. CLARINDA WADE Sparkling as a diamond . . . lush thrush ... a good ' uatured gal who doesn’t particularly dislike anything . . . maybe we’ll see her “Flying down to Rio.” Chorus. VIRGINIA WALTERS Attractive . . . friendly . . . peppy ... a welcome addition to any activity . . . Ginny dislikes dominating people . . . she will be a great asset to Boston University with her interesting and sparkling ways. Traffic Squad; Art Club; Red and Blacl ; Dramatic Club; Vaudeville; Thrift Association; Chorus; Science Club; Cheerleader; Basketball; Juniot ' Senior Class Play; Red Cross. HOWARD WALLACE Scotty IS Johnny ' on ' the ' spot, always willing to help a neighbor . . . has no complaints . . . likes all kinds of sports, the Navy, dancing . . . skiing is his heaven . . . efficient, dependable. Red Cross; Executive Board; Rifle Club; Science Club. MARILYN WARD Neat . . . modesty becomes her ... a pleasing girl with pleasing ways . . . likes dancing, hockey, and basketball . . . but the “New Look” is out with Mai , . . sings as a hobby ... she rates high with her classmates. ABERJOKA . 1948 33 FRANK WEIDMAN What d’ya say!” typical expression . . . aptitude tor the comical . . . never a dull moment . . . fulfilled hobby of starting new sayings . . . has an eye for the gals . . . famed for valiant support at basketball games (vocal, that is). Football; Tennis; Dramatic Club; Traific Squad; A. A. DAWN LOUISE WHEATON Friendly . . . dependable . . . quick on the uptake . . . very seldom changes her mind (honest, fellows) . . . reads best-sellers as a hobby — hopes to write one someday . . . hers and Anna’s war-cry is California, Here We Come!” . . . best of luck with that best-seller. Dawn. Traffic Squad; Chorus; Basketball. WANDA WHITING Peaches and cream complexion with dark, luxuriant hair . . . elegant clothes and figure to match . . . combines brains and beauty successfully with a voice like a lark . . . Wanda has a well-rounded interest in school activities ... a swell gal. Dramatic Club; Secretary, Chorus; Octette; Selected Chorus; Red and Blac : Vaudeville; Chairman, Junior-Senior Class Play Committee. JEANNE WILDE Petite . . . easy to know . . . she has a charm all her own . . . likes knitting argyles and tennis . . . after seeing Kaysie safely graduated, Jeannie and her friendly smile are aiming toward Westbrook Junior College. NANCY WOODWARD Interesting . . . attractive . . . luxuriant brown hair . . . abhors inflated egos . . . likes being lazy and likes vacations , . . Woody aspires to be a top-notch journalist . . . future plans center around Wheaton. Red and Blacl{; Aberjona; Basketball. PATRICIA WOODWARD Freckles and friendliness . . . her hair is rusty, but her brain is not . . . an infectious smile . . . loves to write letters ... a good-natured gal, Patty. Dramatic Club; Vaudeville; Red and BJac ; Chorus; Red Cross; Basketball. BARBARA ANNE WARSKY Full of pep . . . loaded with personality, vim, vigor, and vitality . , . Porky likes pigs (not real ones) and people who can keep a secret . . . likes Slacks also . . . Barbara plans on Vermont Junior College next year. Dramatic Club; Chorus; Traffic Squad; Thrift Association; Vaudeville; Junior-Senior Class Play Committee; Spanish Club. BARBARA WATERS Dark eyes ... she walks in beauty . . . Barb dislikes typing time tests . . . she has a charm all her own . . . receives good marks in all her subjects . . . one of the best. Red and Blad(; Home Nursing. 34 ABERJOKA . 1948 WILLIAM YOUNG Bill . . , likes swimming, skating, and math . . . has lived in foreign towns . . . has a mania for gas model airplanes . . . hates fakers . . . follows sports reverently ... a quiet, friendly young man. Traffic. CHARLOTTE ZIMMERMAN Literate, literary, and loquacious . . . industry is her amusement . be there a way, she’ll find it . . . Zimmy is a real student . . . enjoys fine music, great books, and debating in general . . . she aspires to become an author . . . Radcliffe is hei choice. Science Club; Dramatic Club. DORIS ZIMMERMAN Her heart is young and gay ... a general favorite . . . always on the telephone . . . can ' t stand three-cornered telephone conversations . . . full of fun . . . and fancy free . . . Doris hopes to travel ... an asset to any group. Dramatic Club; Spanish Club; Vaudeville; Red Cross, ABERJOMA ■ 1948 35 yiutographs a Q PcuJ jU-M S«4 Cum 2 MtlbatA ' ' Z of ar 1- lii5 3 1 ' + 21 r Ola CXa ■Vv a73l JuAA35 A w Q ux lAO ' Pc!a }t a -:ny ' ( ' T ' v ' ■ ' ' UX ' V n , ( }fHE J k UttL ' o Javi ypzzz A J2_ V w — m w r- — A tu «ii i -c£.a tc| lOM QJLML r p i idcptJa pet n -- ' :a ' i - 2 o. % S ' rr Vo . V Ci ' oc. J sJLo p iyt iSiJa ji O GU ' hLI V. r llljjuu Ifbyjj lL ' . 2 0 hloAAM - ' t.i. arul (SbcJUi «. 4i- ' y2 o Z„ OjJjzOl C 36 ABERJOHA ■ 1948 Senior Superlatives Girls Boys Done Most for the School. . . Peggy Holmes Dick Kugler Most Likely to Succeed. . . Norma Bergquist Peggy Holmes Peter Sorokin Ned Moore Most Popular. . . Peggy Holmes Sally Vincent Dick Kugler Sam Bellino Best AIL Around Seniors. . . Peggy Holmes Ruth Murray A1 Switzer Dick Kugler Best Athlete. . . Ann Albree Sam Bellino A1 Switzer Best Figure. . .Jane Beggs Ann Mathewson Bob McGrath Harry Easton Best Looking. , . Lorraine Eaton Jane Beggs Frank Weidman Harry Easton Cutest. ..Joyce Dana Peggy Butler Peter Flagg Harry Easton Wittiest. . Barbara Waters Sally Holmes Joe Harris Frank Weidman Most Original and Interesting. . Judy Merrow Jeanne McKinley Harry Easton Ralph Cole Best Dressed. ..Jane Beggs Marguerite Derro Dick Smith Ralph Bonnell Best Actor — Actress. . . Lizzie Norian Jane Beggs Ed Shaw Joel Slocum Best Natured — Happiest. . .Sally Vincent Li 2 ; 2 iie Norian Peter Flagg Frank Weidman Most Respected. . Norma Bergquist Peggy Holmes Dick Kugler Peter Sorokin Best Dancer. . . Marguerite Derro Frank Strawbridge Tom Salmon Most Talkative. . . Lois Hottel Whip Saltmarsh Busty Facciola {Continued on page 38) ABERJOKA 1948 37 (1) Most popular; Peg and Dick. (2) Best Figure: Jane and Bob. (3) Done most for the school; Peg and Dick, seniors; Switty and Peg. (5) Best personality: Frank and Sally. ((5) Best dancers: Frank and Marguerite. Frank and Althea. (8) Most likely to succeed; Norma and Peter. (4) Best all round (7) Class cut ' ups 38 aberjoka 1948 Senior Superlatives {Continued from page 36) Most Bashful.... Biggest Eater.... Hottest Tempered Best Singer, . Class Cut ' L ' p Best Peisonality Laziest. Biggest Flirt Most Poised Most Romantic, . Most Dependable. . Girls . Theresa DiBenedetto Grace Padelford Anna Muraco Peggy Butler . Wanda Whiting Charlotte Zimmerman . Marilyn Straghan Sally Jackson Althea Grace Lizzie Norian Sally Vincent Sue McCauley Sue McCauley Carolyn Smith Jean Monson Sue McCauley Norma Berquist Wanda Whiting Sally Jackson Eleanor Fiore Peggy Holmes Janet Blackham Boys Peter Sorokin Don Berridge A1 Switzer Vincent Evangelista Dave Eldredge John Callahan Frank Strawbridge Frank Pynn Frank Weidman Joel Slocum Frank Weidman Dick Kugler Tom Salmon Dick Smith Tom Salmon Frank Weidman Dick Kugler Frank Weidman A1 Switzer Tom Salmon Dick Kugler Peter Sorokin (l) Best looking, cutest: Joyce, Peaches, Lorraine, and Frank. (2) Wittiest: Joe and Barb. (3) Biggest eaters; Anna and Swit. (4) Best natured — happiest: Sally and Peaches. (5) Best actor — actress: Lizzie and Ed. 40 ABERJOMA ■ 1948 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS First Row: S. St. Clair, F, Walsh Second Row: J. Quine, R. Abrahamson Sophomore Qlass In their first year on the “hill,” the sopho¬ mores have proved themselves an up-and-coming class. Partaking in many of the School’s activities, the sophs also staged the second of the popular stag dances. In the sports world, the sophomores are being recognized. Paul Amico, starting full¬ back on the football team, heralds the coming of many more letter winners. Nor has school work been neglected by the Class of 1950, for many have made the honor roll. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS First Row: P. O’Neil, C. Hart Second Row: J. Richmond, R. Burr Junior (Jlass The junior class has often come into the spot¬ light this year. They have not only shown their true colors in the roles of the Junior-Senior Class Play, but have made the Vaudeville Show one of the finest in many years. This year the juniors have taken over the Red and BlacI , and attended their first Prom. With such able sports leaders as Verne Slack, Pete Dillingham, and Ken Donaghey, the Class of 1949 helped make the year’s record one of the finest. Junior cheerleaders have done a wonderful job at the football and basketball games. Furthermore, the members o f the junior class have kept their place in the classrooms. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Seated: M. Carroll, S. Morgan Standing: V. Griffiths, J. Powers Freshman (Jlass The year 1947-1948 has been a memorable one for the freshmen. Entering the Wadleigh knowing little or nothing about high school life, they have finally adjusted themselves, and may now be con¬ sidered loyal members of WHS. The frosh have showed their school spirit by turning out in large numbers for all sports and by mass attendance at all social gatherings. All through the year, the boys’ teams have been spurred on by a colorful and well-organized group of freshman cheer¬ leaders. It is hoped that the promise shown this year will be fulfilled and that the high standards maintained by the high school will be upheld by the Class of 1951. ABERJOHA . 1948 41 First Row: A. Keeney, S. Hamilton, F. Zamanakos, J. Blackham, J. Merrow, E. Moore, Mr. Cooper, S. St. Clair, R. Kugler, M. Smith, B. Kneeland, K. Michienzi Second Row: W. Forester, B. Snyder, G. Tansey, J. Foley, A. Carlisle, S. ChafFe, S. Holmes, J. Foley, P. Tuohey, P. Redding, J, Grogan, P. Boyle, T. Drohan Third Row: R. Keeney, W. Nash, P. Dillingham, R. Smith, C. Hart, B. Coe, R. Eckberg, P. Sorokin, E. Shaw, R. Swanson, R. Mirak 13he Student (Council The Student Council, the melting pot of the high school legislators, although it has made in the past year no revolutionary accomplishments, has contributed numerous ideas for the general improvement of the School. This year the Council’s annual pet activity, the Vocational Day Conference, was expanded into a daydong session. Some of the burden of the Student Council was relieved when various organizations and groups began putting on entertainment and passing legislation without asking aid from the Student Council. However, several items acted upon appeared on the Council’s calendar; a Valentine’s Day Dance, a merit system for the National Honor Society, and a revision of the methods of the class elections. Perhaps the most noteworthy development which took place in the school this year was the increased interest of the underclassmen in regulating school affairs. The Student Council enjoys the belief that its Wednesday morning discussions indirectly brought about this immense interest. If such be the case, then this year’s Student Council has fulfilled its purpose; to help make better citizens of the high school students. 42 ABERJ oka ■ 1948 First Row: E. Moore, S. Holmes, J. Holdsworth, N. Bergquist, R. Swanson, P. Sorokin, J. Blackham, B. Coe, L. Anderson Seco7id Row: J. Flanders, N. Grant, P. O’Leary, D. Buracker, R. Morse, A. Albree, L. Hottel. R. McPeake, J. Harris, P. Holmes, J. Kelley, J. Dana, J. Beggs, L. Nonan. Third Row: P. Dillingham, P. Clarke, R. Cleary, J. Slocum, R. Singer, E. Shaw, R. Eckberg, A. Switzer, R. Kugler, M. Smith, R. Keeney T ational Honor Society Last year the Aberjona Chapter of the National Honor Society was formed in Winchester High School. Membership in the society is based on Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service. As set down by the constitution, five per cent of the junior class and fifteen per cent of the senior class are eligible for membership. Accordingly, papers were circulated in March in the junior and senior home rooms so that the students might suggest names of their classmates to be considered for member ship. The suggestions were carefully considered by a faculty committee, which made the final choice. The new members were installed at an assembly conducted by last year’s members. Also, in the early spring, this year’s officers were elected. They are as follows: President, Roger Swanson; Vice-President, Peter Sorokin; Secretary-Treasurer, Norma Bergquist. This year, as was expected, the Society absorbed the Aberjona Society. Since its advent in Winchester High School, the Society has served to instigate in the students a desire to be of greater service to the school and has also given incentive to attain a higher standard of scholarship. ABERJOHA . 1948 43 First Row: Second Row: Third Row: E. Baldacci, N. Grant, J. Morris, S. Morgan, J. Chiswell, M. Zinn, R. Morns, H. Wallace, M iss Mackedon, S. Holmes, J. Blackham, C. DeTeso, D. Coon, F. Walsh, L. Augusta, J. Cary, A. Rizzo. V. Dyer, R. Jackson, M. Flaherty, F. Mezzacappa, P. Woodward, G. Padeh ford, D. Brandt, M. Carroll, L. Freeman, A. Mathewson, P. McDermott, J. Harrigan, R. Morse, A. Keeney. J. Haskell, S. Birnie, C. Maroney, J. Roberts, P. Cange. S. Straghan, J. Ryan, A. Powers, E. Drohan, R. Hicks, R. Philips, W. Maroney, D. Thomas, S. Saltmarsh, D. Eldredge, F. Smith, B. Currie, R. Cole, D. Cameron, P. Millett, P. Symmes, A. Hubbard Junior Red (Jross This year marks another red etter one for the Junior Red Cross in Winchester High School. Ably led by Miss Mackedon, the officers, President Sally Holmes, Vice-President Nancy O’Rourke, Secretary Janet Blackham, Treasurer Robert Morris and Production Manager Sally Morgan, the Executive Board and the home room representatives completed several very successful drives and sponsored an excellent assembly. Early in the year, as a forecast of things to come, one-hundred-per cent membership was attained and a sixty-five dollar surplus went into the treasury. From this fund the club presented an assembly featuring Harold Russell, disabled war veteran and Academy Award winner, and was able to contribute two sheets to the “Thanks to Hemroulle” drive in November. The second drive was one for clothing to be sent to needy people in Europe and nineteen full bags were collected. Next, the group appealed to the school for Christmas gifts to be sent to soldiers at sea at Christmas. One hundred and ninety-five wrapped presents were collected and immediately following a drive for Christmas cards was started which resulted in the collection of 1,419 cards. About this time the club undertook the annual task of getting the Christmas seals sent out. The New Year started with a drive for records. This drive, too, was greeted with enthusiasm and 170 old records, 24 new ones, and six albums were sent to disabled veterans in hospitals. Plans have also been laid for three more drives. These are for ash trays, comic books, and candy bars. Miss Goodrich’s classes have been of great help an d with the whole-hearted cooperation of the School, the Red Cross cannot help but bring to a close a highly successful year. 44 ABERJOM.A ■ 1948 First Row: N. Dowe, K. Michienzi, M. Crockett, N. Grant, P. Holmes, J. Kelley, P. McDermott, R. Eckberg, R. Swanson, S. Holmes, A. Underwood, B. Gay, H. McDonald, C. DeTeso Second Row: F. Cullen, B. Warsky, J. Dana, J. McCarthy, M. Parker, L. Aitkens, J. Quigly, J. Farquar, V. Carpenter, B. Fitzgerald, M. Zinn, P. McElhinney, M. Derro, F. Oliver, B. Kneeland Third Row: J. Borden, D. Cameron, R. Keeney, W. Murphy, S. Parkhurst, S. Hamilton, A. Albree, L. Augusta, A. Meacham. B. Chipman, J. Blackham, L. Hottel, M. Whiting, D. Macneill, R. Parker, S. Sorokin, R. Joslin Thrift Association Every Tuesday morning a worried looking gent rushes from room to room through the high school. That ' s the President of the Thrift Association, Bob Eckberg, urging on his harried crew of homeroom bankers to even greater efforts. All their results are rushed to Room 13, where the secretaries Virginia Walters and Sally Holmes, along with their able assistants, struggle with the seemingly endless, columns of figures that are necessary to make up the weekly report. ViceTresident Roger Swanson and his assistant, Aidan Underwood, report to the Wadleigh Building, where they keep tabs on the freshmen. Mrs. Stacy, the permanent occupant of Room 13, is the faculty adviser who makes this efficient organization possible and successful. And successful is the word for it, for the percentage of those who banked on each Tuesday has never fallen below ninety seven per cent, with special credit going to the freshmen for the spirit of cooperation and the good work they have shown. This high percentage mark shows how well the habit of thrift is developing among the students under the guidance of this hard ' workmg organization. ABERJOMA . 1948 45 First Row: S. Bellino, J. Dattilo, A. Grace, A. Mathewson, J. Monson, J. Quine, R. McGrail Second Row: J. St. Clair, P. Sorokin, P. Kirwin, C. Smith, R. Eckberg, E. Moore, D. Marabella Third Row: R. Swanson, W. Young, R. Smith, R. Kugler 13rajfic Squad Under the sponsorship of the Student Council, with Mr. Cooper as faculty adviser, the traffic squad did a fine job this year in keeping the students moving quickly and safely to and from classes. The squad this year functioned much in the same manner as m 1947- Numerically, it was smaller than in past years, yet it provided a capable and dependable squad. The mam departure from the customs of last year’s squad was the elimination of the offices of Traffic Chief and Lieutenants. Nevertheless, the squad responded well and continued its efficient service. Although the squad was taxed by the removal of all doorstops in compliance with the new fire rules, it discharged its duties extremely well. Under the present setmp, there are five officers on each floor, three acting as pivot posts and the remaining officers stationed on the landings. Officers have also been stationed at the back stairs. The 2:30 con- gestion in the locker rooms again provided the year’s big problem. Several plans for overcoming this congestion have been discussed, but none have been submitted to actual tests. On Parents’ Night and College Night many members of the squad served as ushers, aiding parents and helping to make these programs run smoothly. The freshmen also had an efficient squad to keep peace and quiet in the hallowed halls of the Wadleigh Building. On the whole, the students of Winchester High School have become more conscientious about passing smoothly and safely through the halls, thus bringing nearer the ultimate goal of the Traffic Squad: orderly passing in the corridors without supervision by traffic officers. 46 ABERJ07 [A . 1948 First Row: E. Baldacci, N. Neff, E. Orr, Miss Goodrich, B. Grace, J. Wilde, M. Callahan Second Row: D. Stowe, P. Sherman, J. Woolsey, H. Walker, A. Meacham, J. Meacham, J. Haskell, J. Neiley Third Row: N. Griffiths, L. Fernandez, B. Bailey, D. Macneill, R. Murphy, B. Currie, M. Feinberg rt ( lub This year the Art Club proved its true value. Under the talented direction of Miss Goodrich, President Esther Orr, and the hard-working officers, the club has become a fine asset to Winchester High School. This young organization has managed to push its membership up to thirty and has regular meetings throughout the year. The Club has provided the school with posters for drives, games, contests, meetings, and dances of various types. It has publicized the Vaudeville and the Class Play and heartily supported the Red Cross. Besides these accomplishments, the Club has had several art contests, seen art movies, and witnessed frequent demonstrations. As usual, the outdoor sketching trips and the R. H. White’s exhibition attracted a great deal of interest. The usual favorite, Symmes’s barn, was the object for the roving pencil-pushers. As every year, the participants from Winchester did splendidly in the state-wide competition in White’s contest. This year Winchester made a fine showing, excelling all previous entries. Obviously, the Art Club can be a benefit not only to its members, but to anyone in the school who enjoys art. The Club has shown great advancement since Its organization in 1945, and it will surely prove to be one of our most important means of developing artistic talents. ABERJOKA . 1948 47 First Row: D. McGrail, M. Straghan, A. Hodge, J. Rallo, B. Coe, Mr. Kotkov, R. Swanson, J. Flanders, E. McPeake, B. Gay Second Row: J. Bodman, S. Morgan, R. McPeake, L. Aitkens, B. Macaulay, P. McDermott, B. Hamilton, H. Sherman, B. McCall, D. Zimmerman, C. Maroney, M. Goodnow, L. Anderson, B. Chase Third Row: J. Meskell, G. Norian, A. O’Brien, J. McIntyre, B. Bailey, A. Switzer, J. Farnsworth, W. Zirkel, R. Zirkel, P. Sherman, B. Warsky, M. Derro 0ub ( ervantes During Its second year, the Spanish Club has progressed well under the able guidance of Senor Kotkov. To be eligible for membership one must maintain an A- or B-average in Spanish. Others interested may attend the meetings, but they cannot vote. This year’s President was Roger Swanson. Under his capable leadership an excellent banquet was held with professional Spanish entertainment. This IS always the crowning achievement of the Club. Ben Coe was Vice-President and program chair¬ man, while Joan Rallo and Tony Peluso were Secretary and Treasurer respectively. The Club’s meetings usually featured movies of Latin-America; occasionally senoritas of the Club served refresh¬ ments. Another important event was the meeting on Pan-American Day, which proved interesting and colorful. 48 ABERJOHA . 1948 First Row: Second Row: Third Row: A. Hogan, B. Macaulay, P. Gange, Miss Tyler, K. Michienzi, M. Mahoney B. Parker, A. Dressel, A. Farquar, M. Merewether, P. McElhinney M. Callahan, A. Powers, J. Fritch, K. Lindblad, J. McCarthy Library ( lub Under the capable leadership of Kay Michienzi, and able direction of Miss Tyler during Miss Livingstone’s absence, the Library Club got under way with a large turnout of enthusiastic members. The other Club officers were ViceTresident Phyllis Gange, and Secretary Barbara Macauley. Each member of the Club gave up one study period each week for one quarter of the school year to help with the great amount of work that needs to be done to keep a library running smoothly. The main jobs of these students were to file cards, return books to the shelves and keep them in order, repair the old books, and classify the new ones. This year the Club has earned quite a bit of money by charging a fee for the collection of lost books. This money will be spent for the betterment of the library facilities. ABERJOHA ■ 1948 49 Dramatic ( lub The Dramatic Club, proud to boast of holding the largest membership of a school club, was enthusiastically led this year with Robert Singer as President, John Hammond as Vice-President, Joyce Dana as Secretary, and Elizabeth Norian as Treasurer. The first production, “The Tantrum,” which involved the problem of teaching a summer house-guest, Jane Beggs, how to behave was enthusiastically received. Acting as “beaux” were Robert Oxford, John Hammond, and Ted Cole. The completed cast included Judy Merrow, Robert Singer, John Borden, Marjorie Bugbee, Susan St. Clair, Beverly Gay, and Barbara Dunbury. The second play of the season was “The Trysting Place,” headed by Edward Shaw, Joel Slocum, Janet Cary, Dorothy Buracker, and Priscilla Turner. One of the major accomplishments of the Club was the sponsorship of the successful Spring Stag Dance. This dance was given in order to raise sufficient funds to buy new back drop curtains for the auditorium’s stage. An expert committee including Ered Walsh, Robert Singer, Norma Neff, Edward Shaw, Ted Cole, and John Hammond made this dance a huge success. To them are we indebted for our attractive new curtains. Congratulations to the Dramatic Club and “orchids” to Miss Bailey, whose guidance and direction made this year’s club activities so outstanding. First Row: Second Row: j Third Row: Fourth Row: S. St. Clair, A. Meacham, J. Merrow, B. Dunbury, B. Gay, J. Dana, J. Hammond, R. Singer, E. Norian, J. Borden, P. McDermott, S. Hamilton, J. Akeson, A. Ordway M. Feinberg, J. Haskell, J. Meacham, S. McCauley, J. Chiswell, L. Augusta, B. Fitzgerald, J. Salmon, M. Errico, J. Cary, D. Buracker, C. Lincoln, D. Lamb, F. Mezzacappa F. Walsh, S. Jackson, L. Hottel, P. Woodward,,N- Bergquist, G. Norian, B. Michelsen, M. Merrow, L. Freeman, A. Votaw, A. Hodge, J. Crosby, B. Maher, V. Dyer, M. Whiting, E. Hersey T. Cole, B. Snyder, L. Fernandez, S. Saltmarsh, E. Ball, R. Hills, S. Parkhurst, C. Hart, E. Shaw, J. Slocum, B. Oxford, J. Hennessey, D. Ducharme, J. Quine 50 ABERJ OHA ■ 1948 Junior-Senior (Jlass Play The Junior ' Senior Class Play took the form of a three-act comedy, “Brother Rat,” by John Monks, Jr., and Fred Finklehoffe. The story is set around Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia, depicting a week-end of house parties at the school with a general mix-up among dates. Bob Singer held the audience amused with his superior performance as Billy Randolph. His leading lady, Joyce Winfree, was very ably played by Dim Meacham. An excellent supporting cast consisted of Priscilla Turner, as elderly Mrs. Brooks; of Dorothy Buracker, as the Colonel’s daughter, Claire Ramm; ot Judy Merrow, the ever-faithtul maid, Jenny; and of Joanne Nelson as Kate Rice. The frustrated Bing Edwards was portrayed by Ed Shaw; Ted Cole appeared as Dan Crawford, and Jim Quine as the heckled under-classman, Mistol Bottome. Each presented a finished performance. Members of the V. M. I. faculty were Lieutenant “Lace Drawers” Rogers, Steve Parkhurst; and Joel Slocum, Colonel Ramm. Fellow brother rats were Cadets Fred Walsh, John Hammond, Ben Coe, and Dick Smith. Mai Smith performed the role of the aged cab-driver, Slim. The setting was made possible through the efforts ot the stage crew headed by Bud Phippen. Orchids to Mr. Morse for the fine directing job which resulted in a highly entertaining performance of “Brother Rat.” ‘Brother Rat in the making. J. Hammond, T. Cole, D. Buracker, Mr. Morse J. Slocum, J. Quine, B. Coe. ABERJOHA . 1948 51 The Grand Finale Vaudeville The school year would never be complete, nor half so exciting, without the Vaudeville. After mid-years the students begin to assemble their acts for tryouts; finally, Mr. Hayward announces the actual date and then things begin to fly. The tryouts for the pony choruses, always a part of the show, are followed by tense anxiety. And for those who see their names posted on the bulletin board, it is a happy day. From then on it is continual practice until the show begins to take shape. The coaches have their doubts at times, but the Vaudeville always emerges a star production. This year Mr. Hayward originated some novel skits, “Wedding Bells” being one of the funniest. Marguerite Derro added her share of talent with a style of tapping definitely her own. We could never forget the sextet nor the jazz band, either, and the merits of the Girls’ Octette go without saying. However, it would take a separate book all its own to enumerate every act - but what a book it would be! - so we will say It was a “terrific” vaudeville, enjoyed by participant and spectator alike. 52 ABERJOKA •• 1948 (1) The Four Tar Babies: B. Horne, B. Coe, F. Strawbndge, M. Keeney. (2) A pretty portion of the Pony Chorus. (3) Rosalind McPeake impersonated by A1 Jolson. (4) Shades of the jazzy 20’s, Mathewson and Burbank in a riotous Charleston. (5) “By the Sea, By the Sea.” (6) Horne and Hennessey harmonizing. (7) Ben and Norma sing a sweet duet. (8) “Tarzan” Quine descends. (9) The Milkmaids and a cow. ABER JOT A • 1948 53 I’li Mi Ilf: (1) WHS takes over on Navy Day. (2) “On Winchester.” (3) “La Belle Dame Sans Merci,” Miss Mackedon. (4) Switzer and Donaghey jump for a rebound. (5) Chem students at work. (6) The Octette: L. Hottel, J. Haskell, Miss Anifantis, B. Taylor, L. Wade, R. Ratcliffe, W. Whiting, F. Rush, G. Norian. 54 ABERJOKA . 1948 First Row: G. Norian, N. Bergquist, P. Holmes, N. Grant, J. Merrow, J. Blackham, Mr. Keeney, R. Kugler, L. Hottel, S. Holmes, J. Morris, P. Butler, L. Nonan Second Row: R. McGrail, M. Smith, B. Chilcott, C. Maroney, B. Gay, E. Augusta, A. Meacham, A. Albree, J. Foley, F. Zamanakos, N. Griffiths, R. Hills, B. Currie Third Row E. Ball, J. Slocum, F. Strawbridge, E. Shaw, R. Eckberg, A. Switzer, C. Harris, J. Holdsworth, P. Sorokin, N. Moore, N. McNamara The ‘B d and Blac Last spring an inexperienced but enthusiastic and willing group of juniors took over the manage ment of the Red and Blac}{. This group of students, who were to be haunted by deadlines and missing materials and driven to distraction by lost ads and mistakes, was made up of Lois Hottel, Judy Merrow, Nancy Grant, Janet Blackham and Dick Kugler. At first the idea of rotating editors was continued, but in September the group decided to form an editorial board, consisting of these five plus Sally Holmes, Norma Bergquist and Peggy Holmes. Janet headed the Board and to Lois went the difficult job of lining up the important events of the day and planning the front page accordingly. Nancy capably took charge of the editorial page and saw that interesting, informative articles were presented to the school. She was ably assisted by Peggy as Exchange Editor. The sports page was kept filled with accurate accounts of the activities in the field of sports, thanks to Dick’s able leadership. Dick also wrote the Sports Review, which became a regular feature. Last, but not least, Judy presented on the fourth page such sparkling features as On the Record and What If. Under Norma’s efficient manage ment, the Advertising Department kept our “brain child’’ out of the red and even succeeded in earning funds to present a picture of the Mansfield-Wheeler Cup winners. Sally took charge of collecting nickels and with her able crew kept things rolling smoothly. Through all their problems and confusion, the staff were ably guided by Mr. Keeney, whose advice and help were invaluable. ABERJOHA . 1948 55 Aberjona One ot the most enlightening and educational activities offered by the school is the work of publishing the annual yearbook or ABERJOA[A. Certainly those who have worked on the 1948 ABERJOAIA have had their share of deadlines, headaches, enjoyment, and hard work. With the help of Miss Crockett, our faculty adviser, a planning committee of Dick Kugler, Norma Bergquist, and Peter Sorokin drew up rough plans. Our planning committee had behind it a very able staff, for It IS pleasing to report that seventy five seniors in all volunteered to work on this ABERJOJ A. Once The Murray Printing Company had consented to print our book, we made up a dummy, set deadlines, and proceeded to get the yearbook in shape. Dick Kugler took charge as Editordn Chief with Peter Sorokin as Assistant Editor. Norma took over the alhimportant job of Circulation Manager, and Whip Saltmarsh held up the advertising end. Whip, and those who worked with him, did a tremendous job in bringing in ads, eclipsing all previous records. Peggy Holmes as Photography Editor managed the indispensable job of picture arranging and taking. Martha Feinberg and Esther Orr, under the guidance of Miss Goodrich, contributed excellent sketches and art work. Jean Kelley, Louise Anderson, and Kay DeTeso worked long and hard at getting the copy typed up and in shape for the printer. It would be difficult to single out any one person from the many who wrote the copy, but Ed Shaw certainly deserves orchids for the time and effort he put forth in smoothing up the senior write-ups. In this 1948 ABERJOJ A we have tried to publish a book that in later years will provide pleasant memories of the year 1947-1948. First Row: Second Row: Third Row: E. Orr, J. Kelley, N. Woodward, P. Holmes, M. Feinberg, P. Sorokin, S. Saltmarsh, Miss Crockett, N. Bergquist, R. Kugler, A. Grace, E. Norian, M. Daschbach, J. Harris N. Grant, G. Padelford, J. Nelson, S. Luitwieler, N. Nutter, A. Kibbe, L. Hottel, A. Albree, J. Merrow, J. Blackham, J. Monson, J. Dana, L. Anderson, S. Holmes, C. DeTeso R. Keeney, J. Slocum, R. Lovis, J. Holdsworth, R. Eckberg, F. Strawbridge, A. Switzer, B. Coe, E. Shaw, C. Harris, E. Moore, G. Antippas, M. Smith, R. McGrail 56 ABERJOKA ■ 1948 First Row: P. Turner, R. Laverty, S. Sorokin, Mr. Reed, C. Doughty, A. Meacham Second Row: J. Flanders, M. Merrow, B. Michelsen, K. Lindblad, J. McCarthy Third Row: S. ChafFe, B. Bodm, A. Withington, T. Trott, B. Snyder (Camera Qluh Under the guidance of Mr. Reed, Faculty Adviser, and Sergei Sorokin, President, ably assisted by Stewart Chaffe, Vice-President, Priscilla Turner, Secretary, and Charles Doughty, Treasurer, members of the Camera Club have enjoyed an interesting, varied, and educational program of events this year. Although the Camera Club was late in starting, holding its first meeting in late January, the Club has grown to be one of the most active in Winchester High School, meeting at least once every two weeks, and carrying on many activities. Variety in the program is characteristic of Camera Club meetings. Student talks and demonstrations have been given at some meetings, movies on photography at others, and instructive lectures illustrated by a great number of slides and exhibits have been presented at other meetings. These lectures on different phases of photography were presented to the Club, one per month. They cover such topics as night photography, color photography, pictorial composition, and special photographic processes and techniques. Members have also used the dark¬ room in the Wadleigh Building, where they have had the opportunity to develop, print, and enlarge their pictures. Several photographic contests were held by members this year. Judged by members of the teaching staff, the prints were displayed around the School, and the winners received prizes. In addition, many club members have taken the opportunity to take pictures at the Junior-Senior Class Play, at assemblies, at athletic events, and at other important occasions. In fact, several pictures appearing in this ABERJO?{A were taken by members of the Camera Club. It is the Club’s aim to help make school life more interesting and more pleasant to look back on in the years ahead. ABERJOHA . 1948 57 First Row: J. Capone, J. Dana, Mr. Butters, R. Swanson, N. Moore, R. Keeney Second Row: L. Hottel, A. Albree, J. Blackham, A. Meacham, N. Nutter Third Row: B. Curne, J. de Rivera, R. Cleary, A. Underwood, P. Gaudette, J. McElhinney Math ( lub Although difficulties presented themselves in full during the first half of the year with an intensity severe enough to prevent the Math Club from carrying on a normal and systematically scheduled program, enthusiasts of mathematics were well rewarded for their patience; for during the latter part of the school year the Club, under the enthusiastic leadership of Mr. Butters, the faculty adviser, held extremely successful and enjoyable meetings. As usual, the membership this year was large, but this is certainly nothing to wonder at; mathematics is a fascinating subject to a great many students. One of the highlights of the year was an interesting talk on the conic sections given to the members by an authority on mathematics who was brought to the school precisely for this purpose through the untiring efforts of Mr. Butters. The eliminating contest to determine the final Winchester High School contestants for the annual Mathematics Tournament at Newton High School was held in a spirit of enthusiasm and mental competition. However, the crowning event was undoubtedly the mathematics party held at the home of Mr. Butters. This was the final opportunity presented by the Math Club for those who desired this year a thorough mental workout in solving mathematic’s problems. 58 ABERJOHA ■ 1948 First Row: Second Row: Third Row: S. Holmes, S. Luitwieler, R. Eckberg, P. Sorokin, Dr. Alley, M. Smith, E. Shaw, J. McIntyre R. Lovis, P. Butler, A. Meacham, J. Haskell, A. Mathewson, J. Blackham, C. Zimmerman, N. Bergquist, J. Dana, J. McElhinney R. Parker, S. Sorokin, S. Saltmarsh, P. Gaudette, B. Coe, S. Parkhurst, N. Moore, S. Wallace, R. Keeney, P. Livingstone, S. ChafFe Science ( lub The Science Club, one of the school’s most conservative organizations, has proceeded through the school year in its customary manner, capably supervised by Dr. Alley. The Club followed the usual procedure, established through the years, of electing officers in October and meeting thereafter on the third Monday of each month. The officers who were elected this year are President, Peter Sorokin; ViceTresident, Mai Smith; Treasurer, Bob Eckberg, and Secretary, Sally Luitwieler. Those who were elected to serve on the executive board are Ned Moore, Ed Shaw, Joel Slocum, and Scotty Wallace. The meetings this year were characterized by a lack of formality and a minimum of business procedure. The responsibilities for taking charge of each meeting were divided among several of the members, there being always many who were willing to accept the task. In almost every demonstration, some aid was given by members who were not averse to participating in the program. Among some of the more interesting demonstrations were the construction and operation of electrical cells, the thermoelectric magnet, the electric arc, and various electrical circuits. An interesting talk was given on the principles of radar; and there were other demonstrations, all of which were intended to be thoroughly comprehensible and instructive to the members. As is usually the situation throughout the year, there were opportunities for members to attend various interesting lectures by qualified scientists. ABERJOMA ■ 1948 59 Selected 0iorus The Selected Chorus is a group, primarily of upperclassmen, who have been chosen for the Chorus on the basis of their musical ability. The group is under the leadership of Miss Eleanor Anifantis, Director of Choral Music in the Winchester schools. Outstanding among the work this group has done was the Christmas Assembly, a moving and inspiring program of carols, with narrations by Robert Singer. On May 7 of this year the Chorus took part in the Chorus-Orchestra Night program to pay transportation expenses to the New England Music Festival in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Also worth mentioning is the extra-curricular work and entertainments presented by these talented vocalists. Since many of the members have outstanding solo voices, they volunteered to entertain at the veterans hospitals, under the auspices of the Red Cross, and at many varied club and church meetings. The Winchester High School Octette is a group of senior girls chosen from the Selected Chorus, and they, also, sang at the veterans hospitals, as well as at the Rotary Club, the Teacher’s Club, the Fortnightly, the Junior-Senior Class Play, and at the Vaudeville show. First Row: L. Hottel, S. Jackson, N. Bergquist, G. Norian, C. Zmn, D. Brandt, E. Fiore, Miss Anifantis, M. Principe, J. Morris, M. Straghan, F. Rush, S. Carlisle, R. RatclifFe Second Row: R. Riga, J. Yardley, B. Snyder, P. Holmes, N. Townley-Tilson, J. Foley, B. Taylor, L. Wade, E. Ferrera, J. Haskell, A. Davies, B. Gay, J. Fudge, R. Horne Third Row: F. Gigliotti, A. Antippas, J. Hammond, F. Walsh, C. Nelson, F. Straw- bridge, J. Powers, B. Coe, R. Duckworth, G. Hutchins, S. Caldwell, J. Loftus, J. Hennessey, D. Ducharme 60 ABERJ oka ■ 1948 he and Full of that WHS spirit, this year ' s band has been in action frequently. From the early morning marching practices to the final spring concert, the members have all been in there pitching under the capable direction of Mr. Felmet. In two years’ time, Mr. Felmet has turned out a band that we are proud to claim. You have heard it at football games, cheering the team to victory, and at pep rallies, too. This year’s schedule included a school concert, a public concert, and a trip to Lawrence, where the band competed in the State Music Festival. The officers of the band are Fred Walsh, President; John Holdsworth, Vice-President; Pete Dillingham, Secretary. The band is to be commended for its large repertoire, which includes many snappy marches and the majestic “Crusaders Overture,’’ as well as some lighter selections such as “Almost Like Being in Love’’ and the novelty number, “The Three Bears.’’ Everyone must agree that success is the natural reward of such a hard¬ working organization. First Row: T. Cole, R. Home, C. Luongo, J. Hammond, W. Maggio, D. Shiverick, F. Walsh, J. Shields, R. Walsh, D. Holdsworth, M. Wilson Second Row: Mr. Felmet, P. Nelson, T. Joy, E. Hersey, J. Holdsworth, G. Hutchins, J. Shephard, V. Griffiths, C. Anderson, J. McLaughlin, R. Duckworth Third Row: G. Baldacci, D. Hutchins, R. Halm, K. Blake, J. Loftus, K. Parker, B. Snyder, S. Martin ABERJOHA ■ 1948 61 First Row: Second Row: Third Row: R. Horne, R. Halm, J. Ryan, M. Allen, K. Parker, J. Sargent, P. Willing, R. Keeney, B. Chipman, F. Cul len Mr. Felmet, B. Snyder, C. Anderson, R. Duckworth. C. Edgar, M. Parker, J. Hennessey, G. Barbaro, R. Walsh, J. Loftus F. Walsh,G. Hutchins, D. Holdsworth, J. Shephard,]. McLaughlin,]. Holds ' worth, K. Blake, R. Simmons Orchestra Under the very able leadership of Mr. Fred Felmet, the orchestra rapidly improved this year. With the training of elementary and junior high school youngsters in full swing, the orchestra is looking forward to even better years. Considering the fact that the orchestra has a decided deficiency in string instruments, its members have done a marvelous job of producing and playing welbbalanced programs. Among the more recent pieces studied this year are “Agnus Dei,“ “An Overture from the Fair Maid of Perth,” “The Weber Suite,” and “In a Chinese Temple Garden.” The orchestra meets twice a week, devoting approximately oneTourth of its time to “sight reading” and the remaining time to preparing and studying its music. The officers of this hard-working group are Richmond Keeney, President and Concert Master; Fred Walsh, Vice-President; and George Hutchins, Librarian. This year, for the first time in Its history, the orchestra is planning to participate in the State Music Festival, which will be held in Lawrence on May 8. This festival, sponsored by the Massachusetts Music Educators’ Association, is open to the bands, orchestras, and choruses of the state. Constructive criticism and ratings will be given to these musical groups by impartial judges. We are anticipating a praiseworthy performance from our orchestra. The annual concert will also be held in May, featuring the aforementioned pieces plus many others. The climax of the year’s activity will come when the orchestra plays at the graduation ceremony. This year has assuredly been a success and Winchester High School students may well be proud of their orchestra. 62 ABERJOHA ■ 1948 (l) Dan, passing out his favorite cigars, Robt. Burns. (2) The secretariat — Mrs. Vespucci and Miss Carroll. (3) One peanut butter and pickle sandwich - $.10. (4) The renovated and re activated print shop. (5) Mr. Stevens and his “New Look.” (6) Celebrities at the Fall Sports Dance. (7) Enthusiastic frosh cheerleaders, F. Oliver, A. Goodwin, M. Zinn, M. Marabella, J. Ryan, Captain P. O’Neil, B. Kneeland. 64 ABERJOHA ■ 1948 First Row: M. Gilucia, P. Dillingham, A. Switzer, G. Antippas, S. Facciolo, B. McElhinney, Captain S. Bellino, V. Slack, B. Abrahimson, P. Sorokin, P. Amico, J. Amico Second Row: H. Easton, G. Hutchins, R. Smith, R. McGrail, R. Roberto, J. Quine, R. Bonnell, F. Weidman, A. Peluso, H. Myers, R. Gilberto, P. Mottolo, W. Burtnett Third Row: M. Mascioli, R. Carroll, J. Hagerty, D. Marabella, P. Dattilo, F. Gigliotti, V. Griffiths, V. Evangelista, J. Caputo, E. Conley, C. Capone, S. Walker Football Although the record of the 1947 Winchester football team may not appear too scintillating on paper, it was an exceptionally fine team, far better than the wondost statistics show. A glance at the season’s record shows seven wins and three losses. It was indeed a surprising outfit that Coach Knowlton fielded last fall. Captain Sammy Bellino represented the only hold ' -over from last year’s starting team, the Class C Champions. Nevertheless, the combined efforts of Coaches Knowlton, Bartlett, Seferian, and Reed produced a smoothffunctioning, winning ball club from inexperienced, untried material. Garvey stopped in the Woburn game Switzer and Facciolo bring down Woburn ball carrier ABERJOHA . 1948 65 Playing his third season in the starting lineup, Sammy Bellino further established his greatness as a squirming, twisting, fighting ball player and proved himself worthy of any honor roll of Winchester football immortals. In A1 Switzer and Verne Slack, the Red and Black boasted two fine ends, who besides providing the team with excellent pass receivers, steadied a green line. The line, itself, rose at times to great heights and at others dropped into the depths of despair. The boys came through with great defensive games against Stoneham and Belmont. In the backfield, junior Pete Dillingham and sophomore Paul Amico played excellent ball; and both show a great deal of promise. The starting lineup had Verne Slack and A1 Switzer on the flanks, Gerry Antippas and Vinci Evangelista in the tackle slots. Bob McElhmney and Busty Facciolo at guards, with Bob Abrahamson at center. The backfield consisted of Joe Amico at quarter, Pete Dillingham and Sam Bellino on the halves, and Paul Amico in the fullback position. In retrospect. Coach Knowlton unveiled his 1947 team on a warm September afternoon on the new football field. This, the first game played on the enlarged Manchester Field, proved an easy triumph for the Red and Black. With this encouraging 21-0 victory, the hope of retaining the Class C crown sprang up in many a fan, only to have the inevitable happen the following Saturday at Swamp ' scott. The Sculpms, running from the “T” formation, put on a daz 2 ;ling display of ball-handling, winning 24-0. This defeat was the first handed a Winchester team in fifteen straight games. Water- town gave the locals their second straight set-back, 7-0, but the Red and Black proceeded to rack up a six-game win streak. Winthrop and Stoneham fell by 6-0 scores, Bellino scoring both touchdowns. Framingham and Reading followed, also losing by identical scores, 19-7- In these two games, the locals pulled off two spectacular and unusual plays. In the Framingham game, an opposing player was dashing down the sidelines with a clear field ahead. Bellino overhauled him and instead of the orthodox tackle, Sam snatched the ball from the player ' s hands, whirled, and ran forty yards in the opposite direction. The second play took place against Reading. Calling for a pass play, Verne Slack took the ball on an end-around, deep into his own end-zone, and heaved a pass to Bellino. Sam grabbed the ball on his thirty, and raced the remaining distance for a touchdown. The locals played what was probably their best game against Belmont. Bellino, Dillingham, and Paul Amico scored for a slightly underdog Winchester team to gain an 18-6 victory. Paul and Joe Amico gave the Red and Black the added spark to defeat Wakefield 13-6. In the annual Thanks¬ giving Day battle, the largest crowd ever to see a football game in Winchester saw Woburn ' s Bob Garvey pace a strong Woburn team to a 13-0 victory. The crowd neared the ten thousand mark and jammed every possible viewpoint. No football review would be complete without mention of the various people behind the scenes. Peaches Flagg kept the team rolling from a managerial standpoint. Mr. Reed took over the indispensable job of developing talent by coaching a spirited freshman team, captained by Tony Ciruso. Trainer Lou Goddu did his best to keep the team in condition and had a full house almost every night. This season ' s success can easily be chalked up to Coach Knowlton. The 1948 season brought added esteem and respect for him, a coach who can turn out a good team without a wealth of material. Dillingham off for a long gain against Swampscott WINCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY VVINCHESTER AAASS. 66 ABERJOKA • 1948 First Row: J. Dana, D. Kelley, S. Luitwieler, A. Mathewson, J. Monson, L. Aitkens Secottd Row: M. Daschbach, S. Holmes, E. Barrett, A. Albree, N. Grant, Manager P. Holmes Field Hockey The 1947 Field Hockey team had a successful season behind their shin guards and hockey sticks, led on by their able Captain, Sally Luitwieler. Winchester won five, lost two, and tied one. It was a grade-A team, having speed, technique, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Two members were placed on the Greater Boston Girls’ Interscholastic Field Hockey team: Nancy Grant on first team as rightunner, and Sally Holmes on second team as leftTullback. The forward line was supported by Marty Dashbach, right-wing, bringing the ball down the alley continuously; Dotty Kelley, right- inner, always scatting here and there; Joyce Dana, center, flying down the field and “charging into the goal”; Nancy Grant, left-inner, passing the ball beautifully; and Peggy Butler and Lynn Aikens, sub¬ stituting each other as left-wing — making the alley a source of prospective goals. Norma Bergquist as right-halfback literally stopped the opponents. Dee Barrett as center-halfback always drove the ball down the field and changed the direction, and Ann Albree as left-halfback quickly passed up to the forward line. The two fullback positions were played with great credit by dependable Sally Holmes, right-fullback, and Captain Sally Luitwieler and Ann Mathewson, who substituted for each other as left-fullback and successfully got the ball away from the goal. Behind all this and backing up the team was the goalie, Jean Monson. Jean saved many possible points from the opponents. Too much cannot be said about the managers, who eased many worries. They are Peggy Holmes, Nancy Booth, and Barbara Michelson. The team showed spirit and sportsmanship throughout the season and a great deal of credit is certainly due to all of the players. Left-fullback Sally Holmes was voted the most valuable player. Much was added to the season by the spunky second team and by the enthusiasm and interest of the spectators. This year intramural field hockey games were introduced and were quite successful. The whole squad deeply appreciated all Coach Carroll’s interest, enthusiasm, and understanding. Miss Carroll has given more to the girls than can be said and has certainly done much to make the season such a success, not to mention Miss Murray and all her work for them also. All in all, the squad will never forget this joyous and successful field hockey season, and all their best wishes go to next year’s team under the leadership of Captain Dotty Kelley. ABERJOHA ■ 1948 67 Cross Country Under the inspiring and capable direction ot Coach George Hartley Curtis, the cross-country squad had a successful season. Although no dual meets were won, the competition was terrific. Winchester faced the best teams in the state right here in our own league. An example of the strength of Melrose is shown by their beating the Dartmouth Freshman Team — incidentally, by a considerably larger score than they compiled against us. However, near the end of the season we defeated Concord, Haverhill, and Wellesley in the Melrose Invitation Meet. We also beat many teams in the state meet. Captain Ted Covert usually led the pack, followed closely by Don Berridge. Bob Zirkel, Tom McGowan, Steph an Parkhurst, Ben Coe, Robert Craig, Dick Riga, and John Holdsworth were all mainstems of the team. Considering the size and ability shown by the freshman squad, we should have teams that will hold their own in the future. First Row: Second Row: Third Row: S. Sorokin, R. Riga, J. Holdsworth, B. Coc, T. Covert, D. Berridge, S. Park- hurst, T. McGowan, R. Zirkel Coach Curtis, R. Craig, D. Holdsworth, J. Costello, B. Bailey, A. Withington, H. Cleary, J. Sargent, R. Walsh F. Ives, S. Reaves, L. Curtis, P. Carroll, J. Foley, E. Walters, J. Ciarcia, P. Millett 68 ABERJOKA . 1948 First Row: D. Buracker, A. Albree, J. Monson, B. Gay, B. Burbank, F. Zamanakos Second Row: J. Rallo, R. McGrath, D. Berndge, N. O’Rourke Qheerleading The cheerleaders this year really had something to cheer about, a new field, an almost new football team, and one of the best basketball teams the school has had in some time. Through afternoons varying from 80 to 30 degrees in temperature, the cheerleaders pushed their football team to victory and loyally supported them in defeat. On the basketball courts of Winchester and surrounding high schools, the cheerleaders lent both physical and vocal support to an excellent team. On this year’s squad there were eleven girls, two boys, and a mascot. This was the first time in many years that boys have been used on the squad, and Don Berridge and Bob McGrath provided a good bit of extra lung power and tumbling ability. Carolyn Switzer, the team mascot, is the tiny sister of towering football end, A1 Carolyn certainly livened up many a dull moment between the halves with such antics as swinging on the ropes and crawling over the players. Three of the girls. Marguerite Derro, Carolyn Smith, and Marie Frotten, were unable to be present when the picture of our cheer leading squad was taken. It is hoped that next year the squad, led by Nancy O’Rourke, will include at least two boys from the beginning of the season, for Don and Bob added measurably to the scene this year. The cheerleaders of ’48 wish nothing better for the squad of 1949 than teams to cheer for as magnificent as the Winchester ’48 teams. ABERJOMA . 1948 69 Basketball Climaxing the latter halt of the season with eight straight victories, including an impressive win over Tech ' Tournament-bound Winthrop, the 1948 basketball squad posted a highly respectable record of fourteen wins and four losses, to finish third in the Middlesex league. Because of a one point loss to second ' place Lexington, the Red and Black lost their chance for a bid to the Tourney. With Mr. Bartlett’s grand job of coaching, the team surprised everybody with its fiery spirit and fine, fast brand of basketball. All of the four losses came at the hands of Tournament Teams. The highlight of the season was the victory over Winthrop — when, paced by Ken Donaghey, the boys played their best ball of the season and decisively outTought, outclassed, and outccored the favorites from the North Shore. Captain A1 Switzer was high scorer for the season, with Captaindect Ken Donaghey taking second honors. These two, plus Harry Easton, whose skill off the backboards and accurate shooting were a great asset to the team, occupied the forward court. Paul Roche and Joe Amico held down the guard positions. Paul Dillingham and Dick Smith made up the substitute strength. Donaghey, who showed great offensive ability toward the end of the season, returns with Roche and Dillingham, and from the seconds the most promising candidate appears to be Tom McGowan. Rumor has it that the coaches around the League are pointing to Winchester as the team to beat next season. A fitting climax to an excellent season was the selection by the Middlesex League coaches of Harry Easton as alMeague right forward, and A1 Switzer and Chucker Roche as center and guard respectively on the alMeague second team. At this coaches meeting, Mr. Bartlett was elected chairman of the group, a post welLdeserved by the popular basketball mentor. ■ 4- Ad ' S-A- First Row: R. Smith, J. Amico, K. Donaghey, A. Switzer, P. Roche, H. Easton, P. Dillingham Second Row: Coach Bartlett, Manager T. Covert, J. Costello, J. Powers, T. McGowan. D. Devlin, M. Patterson, W. Zirkel, R. Zirkel, Coach Knowlton Third Row: R. Walsh, T. Dee, G. Tansey, R. Morris, D. Coon, P. Amico, R. Richmond, W. Regan 70 ABERJOKA • 1948 First Row: P. O ' Leary, J. Morris, B. Burbank, E. Maclsaac Second Row: E. Ferrera, M. Johnston, V. Galfney, A. Albree, E. Barrett, L. Aitkens Third Row: Manager P. Holmes, A. Mathewson, M. Knowlton Girls’ Ras etball Although the scores of the girls’ basketball team this year do not seem to represent a successful season, the hoopsters played good ball and many of the games were extremely close. And though they did- not have enough points to turn the tables, fair play, sportsmanship, and good times prevailed at every game. Led by Captain Ann Albree, the team came out on top with vigor and fight, but always unable to make “that other basket.’’ There were quite a few heartbreakers for the Sextette, their first game played at Belmont being lost by one point. This was one of the finest games played, with good fast teamwork throughout. But in the next game, played at home, the girls really slipped, losing to Lexington by a score of 16-28. Melrose, Arlington, and Medford topped the locals, yet the games were close and exciting. A four-pomt loss to Swampscott was highlighted by five and oneTalf hours spent in travel. Watertown was the next home game, the girls losing by three baskets. The game with Concord proved a thriller with the Red and Black leading until the final minutes. The starting team this year had in the forward posts three girls, Barbara Burbank, Betty Maclsaac, and Janis Morris, all under five feet two inches. Other members of the squad receiving varsity awards were Captain Ann Albree, Anne Mathewson, Edna Ferrera, Mary Johnston, Captam elect Lynn Aitkens, and Manager Peggy Holmes. The second team, under the leadership of Sally Holmes, turned in a better record of three wins and one tie. High ' scorer for the second team was Marilyn Chase, while Buttons Burbank took the varsity scoring honors with ninety six points. Under the very able coaching of Helen Carroll and with many returning letter winners, next year’s team has excellent prospects. ABERJOKA . 1948 71 Ice Hoc ey The Winchester High School hockey team not only battled some ot the toughest teams in this vicinity, but also had to put up with one of the snowiest winters in many years. The record-breaking snows covered the ice tor most ot the winter, hindering the team no end. No sooner would the squad shovel off the rink than the next snow would break the backs and almost the spirit of the pucksters. This lack of playing surface left the team without ice to practice on, let alone to play on. Some idea of the difficulties the team had to put up with may be gained from the fact that only one game was played on the Wedge Pond rink, and that one could count the available practice time on the fingers of one hand. Winchester, as in the past, was a “lone wolf.” Hindered by this non-league status, the only open dates at the Skating Club were in the early hours of the morning. Considering the difficulties, the hockey team had a fair season with two wins, five losses, and one tie. The starting lineup boasted a powerful first line of Captain Whip Saltmarsh, Captain-elect Whimpy Burtnett, and Lem Priest. Three very promising juniors skated the second line. Bobby Mills, Lally Myers, and “Nonny” Cogan provided an aggressive brand of scoring hockey. Coach Curtis frequently interchanged his defense combinations, Mai Smith, Verne Slack, Don Kenton, Buddy Flaherty, and Bob McElhmney seeing considerable service. Clip Harvey, backed up by Dave Hutchins, donned the goalie pads. The Red and Black opened the season with 7-1 losses to Watertown and Andover, two powerhouse teams. The next game, a 5-5 tie with Lexington, was played in semi-darkness and on poor ice. Lawrence Academy handed the boys a tough 1-0 setback on Lawrence ice. With Bobby Mills scoring the first hat-trick of the season, Winchester drubbed a fast Governor Dummer team 6-2. Stoneham handed the locals a 5-3 decision, but Saltmarsh and Company rebounded to play their best game of the season against Belmont Hill. The final score showed the locals on the short end of a 4-2 score, a much worse fate than the team deserved. In the only home game, the team walloped the Reading Cardinals, an amateur outfit, 8-1. New Prep edged the locals 4-2 in the final game of the season at the Skating Club. Whimpy Burtnett, one of the best players ever to don the spangles of the Red and Black, was high scorer for the season with sixteen points. Saltmarsh and Priest were close behind with fourteen and twelve points respectively. First Row: R. Harvey, M. Flaherty, W. Burtnett, W. Saltmarsh, E. Priest, D. Kenton, D. Hutchins Second Row: Coach Curtis, M. Smith, J, Nowell, G. Hutchins, V. Slack, S. Caldwell, R. McElhmney, Assistant-Manager J. de Rivera, Manager G. Barbaro Third Row: R. Mills, P. O’Doherty, J. Cogan, H. Myers 72 ABERJOKA ■ 1948 First Row: M. Chase, A. Albree, R. Murray Second Row: D. Buracker, J. Dana Girls’ Tennis With all but two members returning from last year’s squad, the girls’ tennis team has a promising outlook. Its previous record of one hundred per cent wins has bright prospects of being duplicated. Number-one player on the team is Ruthie Murray, who can always be counted on to come out on top, as she has demonstrated ever since she made the team in her freshman year. Her high rank among the junior New England players should be ample proof of her ability. Captain Ann Albree holds second place. With three years of varsity backing her up, plus her many wins at the Longwood Cricket Club Tournaments, she should have little difficulty in keeping up her end of the team. Returning also from last year will be Dottie Buracker, Marilyn Chase, Joyce Dana, and Nancy O’Rourke. Last year Dottie played first string doubles; but with the loss of one singles’ player, she wilLprobably jump up to number three position. Marilyn, second string doubles, has the unusual ability of playing with either her right or left hand; with this advantage she has been a consistent winner. Many new players of considerable ability are expected to try out also, and with such a fine lineup the girls should have little trouble in coming out the number-one team at the close of the season. ABERJOMA . 1948 73 Roys’ Ijennis 13eam The 1948 tennis team promises to be no exception to Winchester High School’s rule of producing a winning team. Last spring with Newton and Winchester tied with sixteen points apiece, Charlie Watson clinched the championship for both himself and the school when he defeated Rich of Newton. This dramatic victory gave Winchester High School its second consecutive State Championship. With three lettermen returning this year and with a new coach, Winchester has an excellent chance of retaining the Championship. Mr. Rodgers, new principal of the Wadleigh, was unable to take up his duties as coach of the tennis team this year. In his place will be Mr. Cooper, no mean tennis player himself. Sheldon Caldwell will hold top honors on the team this year, with Captain Roger Swanson close behind. Bob Horne and Bob Morris will hold third and fourth places, respectively, with Peter Clarke in fifth posi¬ tion. Whimpy Burtnett will probably be the number six man. However, because of the competition, a player will have to stay at his best or he will surely find himself on the second team. As the ABERJOT A goes to press, the team has already won its first two matches. The netmen shut-out Hingham High School 8-0 and defeated a highly touted Middlesex Academy team 5-4. Middlesex, as usual, had a crack team, but the Red and Black had a slight edge. These two victories are the beginnings of an excellent record and are rather remarkable because of early season conditions. Few of the town’s many tennis courts were available for spring practice, yet the boys somehow got into shape. Part of their early season form may be attributed to winter practice sessions held in the high school gym. Mr. Cooper and Roger Swanson should bring the team through with flying colors. First Row: R. Morris, R. Hills, R. Swanson, S. Caldwell, P. Borden Second Row: R. Horne, R. Keeney, J. Slocum, E. Ball, R. Oxford, R. Walsh 74 ABERJONA ■ 1948 r j j First Row: R. McElhinney, C. DeFelippo, D. Eldredge, K. Donaghey, A. Switzer, S. Bellino, J. Chisholm, H. Horn, R. Carroll, V. Slack, Coach Bartlett Second Row: R. Abrahamson, J. Cogan, J. Morabito, J. Marshall, E. Priest, D. Coon, D. Kenton, D. Wilson, E. Roberts, F. Patterson, E. Conley, D. Reardon, W. Thomas Third Row: W. Forester, P. Millet, G. Tansey, P. Amico, J. Powers, W. Murphey, G. Daniels, J. Costello, L. Williams, V. Griffiths, A, Donaghey baseball The Middlesex League will see a very different Winchester ball club during the 1948 season for, under Coach Bartlett, and with eight returning lettermen, the Red and Black will field a very potent club. Those returning are Captain Sam Bellino, A1 Switzer, Ken Donaghey, Verne Slack, “Hinkey” Horn, Bob McElhinney, Dave Coon, and Dave Eldredge. The weak spot of last year’s eleven was pitching, but the staff has been bolstered this year with such boys as George Daniels, Don Kenton, and Jack Chisholm. Coach Bartlett has obtained the coaching services of Pete Provinsano, a former high school hurler of great ability. Pete has been working with the pitching staff. There will probably be three new mfielders this year and the major candidates for the empty slots are Lem Priest, Carl DeFilippo, “Hinkey” Horn, and Fred Swymer. At first, veteran A1 Switzer will give the infield the needed experience. Sam Bellino and Verne Slack will undoubtedly fill two of the outfield positions, while Eddie Conley and “Major” Daniels will probably alternate in right. Paul Roche, erstwhile right fielder of the ’47 nine, fell prey to ineligibility. Behind the plate will be Ken Donaghey, leading batter of a year ago and a boy who will really go places with another year of ball before him. Belmont, last year’s league champs, have lost but two lettermen and appear to be the team to beat. However, the Red and Black boasts a fine club and can not be counted out of the league race. ABERJOKA ■ 1948 75 Girls’ Softball ‘J3eam The girls’ softball team should come into its own this spring and become one of Winchester High School ' s outstanding sports. Brought back as a girls’ varsity sport, softball, in its second year has proven Itself very popular. In the spring of 1946, a group of girls, many from the class of ’48, stirred up enough interest in softball to have it revived. The first two seasons proved to be a period of organization and of getting acquainted with the finer points of the game. This year the team seems ready to take on all comers. With eleven varsity letter winners returning from last year, a favorable season is expected. To supplement these eleven veterans will be many girls who gained experience on the second team. On top ot this, the outstanding players from a large intramural squad of about seventy girls will move up to the first team line-up. Last year’s letter winners include the hard-hitting Holmes twins, Peggy and Sally. Both are mainstays in the outfield and at the plate, and Peg is captain of the team. Junior Dee Barrett will hold down the initial sack for her second straight year. Dee, besides being a defensive wizard, packs plenty of power at the plate. The presence of second sacker Lynn Aitkens and catcher Sally Morgan in the line-up will give the team considerably more batting power. Peggy O’Leary will probably be the number-one pitcher this season. Peggy has had a great deal of experience in the C.Y.O. summer league and will be hard for any team to beat. Veteran Ginny Gaffney will probably start in right field while Buttons Burbank and Marcie Knowlton will alternate as short fielders. The heavy eight-game schedule is a definite challenge to this spirited team, but under Coach Helen Carroll and led by Peggy Holmes, do not be too surprised if the softball team finishes the season with an unblemished record. First Row: V. Gaffney, B. Burbank, S. Luitwieler, P. Holmes, S. Holmes, L. Aitkens, E. Barrett Second Row: J. Morris, P. O’Leary, M. Knowlton, M. Welch, S. Morgan, Manager E. Macisaac 76 ABERJOKA ■ 1948 First Row: Second Row Third Row: Fourth Row Fifth Row: R. McElhinney, E. Burns, F. Ives, R. Maher, J. Foley, E. Walters, L. Curtis, D. Cameron, R. Hussey, E. Cullen, J. Richmond Coach Knowlton, J. Rocray, J. Holdsworth, A. Antippas, H. Myers, D. Berndge, B. Coe, P. Dillingham, T. Covert, P. Sorokin, A. Carlisle, C. Capone, Coach Morse G. Hutchins, B. Bodin, T. Salmon, C. McGowan, W. Young, S. Parkhurst, T. McGowan, J. Hagerty, W. Saltmarsh, J. Sargent, B. Bailey, J. Quine M. Galucia, R. Simonds, P. Kirwin, R. Smith, F. Johnson, C. Wolfe, J. Smith, D. Muncaster, E. Hersey, D. Shiverick, D. Holdsworth, S. Sorokin, H. Skerry P. Noonan, J. Muehlig, R. Welch, R. Wickerson, P. O’Doherty, D. Nason, M. Mascioli, S. Roberto, R. Singer, W. Reid, S. Reaves, J. Daschbach Trac With the inspiration of one of the best schoolboy tracks in the state, and with the decision of Coach Knowlton to coach track, one of the largest squads in our school’s history turned out this year. The track, part of the new Manchester Field, is a great improvement over the old makeshift track on which the boys used to run. The outlook is very bright this spring, and although the com petition will be unusually tough, the cindermen ought to win a majority of their meets. Starting with the dash, we have Pete Dillingham and Don Berridge, who both do under eleven seconds. Berridge IS a great 220 ' ' runner and should also do very well at that distance this year. Myers and Gilberto are expected to balance the dashes and produce an excellent relay team. Captain Ben Coe should con¬ sistently pull in the points in the quarter-mile and 880. Pete Sorokin, Steve Parkhurst, and John Sargent will all be pressing for first team positions in these distances. The mile is led by that mainstay of long distance runners, Ted “Sticks” Covert. John Rocray, a sophomore, gained considerable experience last year and should provide a one-two punch in the mile. This year our weakest spot is the shot-put, a position in which we proved unbeatable last spring. With West, Whittemore, and Nichols lost through graduation, the field is completely open. Many young hopefuls are experimenting with the 12-pound weight and may bring in points as they continue to improve. The high-jump’s most consistent point-getters will probably be Coe, Reed, and Dick Smith, while the broad-jumpers are Harry Easton, Dillingham and other dash men. Smith and Easton are also preparing for the hurdles in the State Meet. In Ben Coe, the track squad has an outstanding runner and an excellent leader. ABERJOKA . 1948 77 Golf In Its third year as a part of the Winchester High School sports picture, golf is expected to maintain its steady forward progress ov er the scholastic links. This resume is being submitted to the printer before the season opens, but prospects for a strong team are very good. In a pre-season match with St. Sebastian’s of Newton, very early in April, the Winchester Golf Team defeated their opponents by a good margin at the Commonwealth Country Club. Captain Ralph Bonnell, the Zirkel twins. Bill and Bob, Bob Gagan, Ted Trott and Charles Phippen are the returning veterans from the 1947 squad who reported to Coach Otis Leary. Other strong candidates are Donald Ducharme and John Morabito. The team, playing exactly the same schedule as in 1947, is expected to exceed its previous year’s performance in the Northern Division of the Boston Inter-scholastic Golf League. All home matches are to be played on the Winchester Country Club course, one of the most difficult in the league. It is hoped that Bill and Bob Zirkel can hit the seventies as they did last year. Good luck, men, we hope to see you in the state finals. Seated; C. Phippen, W. Zirkel, R. Bonnell, R. Zirkel, R. Gagan Standing. Mr. Leary, D. Ducharme, T. Trott, T. Joy, J. Yardley 78 ABERJOHA . 1948 First Row: Second Row: Third Row: Fourth Row: A. Antippas, R. Elliott, P. Dillingham, R. Oxford, D. Thomas, R. Rich ' mond, J. Richmond, C. Hart, H. Skerry M. Merrow, N. Nutter, J. Merrow, J. Beggs, R. Keeney, A. Oarlisle, R. O’Neil, D. Buracker, J. Morgan, B. Fitzgerald, K. Perkins J. Daschbach, B. Snyder, C. Zinn, R. Morse, A. Laird, A. Davies, S. Vincent, A. Albree, A. O’Brien, C. Parkins, L. Aitkens, B. BufFum, P. Hogan, S. Morgan, D. Kelley, K. Sullivan, R. Joslin Mr. Reed, R. Murphy, T. McGowan, C. Phippen, J. Reynolds, R. Duck ' worth. H. Blomquist, D. Shiverick, R. Wilbur, S. Wallace, J. Phillips Rifle (flluh In their first year of mter ' scholastic competition, the Rifle Club, under the direction of Mr. Reed, has compiled a surprising and an excellent record. New members turned out in overwhelming numbers and it was necessary to restrict the teams. The renovated rifle range in the basement of the Star building was the scene of this year’s activities. The first project of the year was the painting and the laying of a new floor in the range. The second project was to raise money for a much-needed scope. This scope added another necessary piece of equipment to the Club. A regular schedule was set up with different relays shooting on Monday and Friday evenings, and competition for team places started. Matches with other schools were arranged, and Winchester has, as of this writing, an excellent record of five wins and no losses. Both the girls’ and boys’ teams have showed their ability to hold their own against strong opposition. The sharpshooters should also give a creditable showing in the New England Matches which are scheduled for late spring. The team’s outstanding member is a promising young freshman, John Richmond. He has been high scorer in almost every meet and has an excellent average. Team Captain Bob Oxford and Dick Richmond are close behind Johnny and also have averages in the high nineties. Chuck Hart, Pete Dillingham, and Herb Skerry round out the boys’ varsity team. The girls, victors in their only match, boast a consistent, accurate team. Barbara BufFum, Captain-elect Ruthie Morse, and Nancy O’Rourke are the mainstays in the girls’ competition. The year’s activities were planned by a capable executive board comprised of Allen Carlisle, President; Bob Oxford, Vice-President; Roy O’Neil; Max Keeney; Dick Richmond; and Jane Beggs. With all varsity members of both boys’ and girls’ teams returning next year, the Rifle Club ought to be in for a banner year. ABERJOHA ■ 1948 79 Ping Pong A new sport was added to the WHS calendar this year when a ping pong tournament was organized last November. Beverly Gay, the school’s number one ping pong booster, arranged and organized the tournament. More than one hundred and fifty students turned out to take part in the tournament which was finally reduced by an elimination process to twenty players. These twenty players then met at the home of Roger Swanson for the final play-off, which left ten players to compete among themselves to gam the top rung on their “ladder.” A person on the ladder may challenge any of the three people who are above him. If the challenger wins the game, his name is then placed on the rung of the person he has defeated; the players beneath him then drop down one rung. Roger Swanson proved to be the champion, although he met excellent competition in Bob Morris. Many members of the faculty have shown an interest in this club, and it is hoped that a match between those table tennis tycoons, Dr. Alley and Mr. Hayward, can be placed in the near future. The ladder: 1. Roger Swanson; 2. Bob Morris; 3. Bob Zirkel; 4. Kevin Sullivan; 5. Bill Zirkel; 6. Bob Oxford; 7. Peter Redding; 8. Debby Symmes; 9. Beverly Gay; 10. Bruce Bodin. First Row: W. Zirkel, R. Morris, B. Gay, R. Swanson, R. Zirkel Second Row: D. Symmes, K. Sullivan, B. Bodin, R. O.xford, P. Redding, J. Morris 80 ABERJONA ■ 1948 First Row: Miss Carroll, Mr. Hayward, C. Harris, M. Smith, N, Bergquist, Mr. Knowlton, M. Derro Second Row: P. Holmes, R. Murray. R. McGrail, H. Easton, A. Switzer, E. Moore, R. Smith, J. Beggs, S. Holmes Athletic Association Opening its first rally with the pantomime slaying of a Lexington football player, and its second by the introduction of a new school football song, the Athletic Association, under the watchful eyes of Coaches Knowlton and Carroll, Faculty Manager Mr. Hayward, and President Mai Smith, has boomed this year. Although perfect membership in the Association was not realized, the turnout of the students at the Fall Sports Dance made the most substantial profit since the inauguration of the Athletic Association. The number of students that went out for the ten major sports and two hundred inter ' scholastic competitions sponsored by the Athletic Association was so large this year as to have provoked the thought of discontinuing the AlbSports Banquet. Once again the spirit of the students took command and by a vote of two hundred and fifty to two refused the idea of substi tuting an AlbSports Night for the traditional banquet At the banquet, Jean Monson and Sam Bellino walked off with the top senior honors — the Wheeler-Mansfield Sportsmanship Cups. Winter rolled around and the students continued their all-out support by their enthusiastic showing on one of the worst nights of the winter for the Mid-Win ter Sports Dance. Spring finally came and with it the closing of another season for the Athletic Association. This year the A. A. has given out one hundred and sixty-five letter awards and fifty-two numerals. ABERJOMA ■ 1948 The staff of the 1948 ABERjOT A wishes to express its gratitude to Mr. Wade L. Grindle, Principal, to the mem hers of the faculty of Winchester High School, and to the merchants and business men of Winchester, whose interest did so much to make possible the publication of this book. The staff also wants to thank the Vantine Studio and The Murray Printing Company for numerous kindnesses extended in the publication of this ABERJOT A. 82 ABERJOKA . 1948 PARKER LANE WINN CO. WINCHESTER, MASS. Coal — Fuel Oil — Range Oil — Wood New England Coke OIL BURNERS AUTOMATIC HEAT COAL STOKERS REGULATORS Ojfice 5 CHURCH STREET Telephone WI 6-C162 Yard and Office 957 MAIN STREET Telephone WI 6-0108 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF Mouradian Oriental Rug Co. WINCHESTER BONNELL MOTORS Complete rug service for the homes of our town FORD PRODUCTS ABERJOKA ■ 1948 OUR REWARD as Official Photographer for the Class of 1948 is in knowing that the W inchester High School has received the finest in Photo- graphic Service. DM YEARS TO COME we would enjoy working with the graduating class and yearbook staff as much as we have this year. 7s[£XT year let us assist you. 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(3) How’s this for size” ' Carolyn Switzer, our little mascot. (4) Concord brings the ball down. (5) Bellino and Easton stop Woburn ball carrier. (6) The band in action. (7) Paulie Amico cuts off tackle in the Belmont game. ABERJOKA . 1948 89 (1) Easton and Switzer tangle with Lexington player. (2) Roche brings the ball down court. (3) Easton gets tap ofF against Belmont. (4) Frosh hoopsters and Coach Jim Coon. (5) Outdoor skull session under Miss Carroll. (6) Switzer looks one over. (7) Our little giant, Sammy Bellino. (8) Dill, Ben, Don, and Pete in practice sprints. 90 ABERJONA • 1948 Compliments of AKESON FUEL CO., INC. STONEHAM, MASS. COMPLIMEHTS OF obilga Dorothy Ellis R. E. SHAW Friendly Socony Service Washington and Forest Streets Winchester, Mass. ABERJOT A ■ 1948 91 WINCHESTER SPORT SHOP Compliments of 41 CHURCH STREET PIKE’S AUTO SERVICE Equipment for any Sport Special Discounts to Team Members Hours Telephone 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Winchester 6-1931 WINTON’S 5 AND 7 MT. 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