John J. Lynch Junior High School
Class of 1953

George Lust
George Lust

Came to us from Lowell, Massachusetts ... learned to dance and likes it! ... So do the girls ... handsome and popular ... can sit down to a little concentrated study when necessary ... the best, George, in whatever career you choose.

James Henry Mahoney, Jr.
"Moe"

Mr. Music! ... rich Irish tenor voice ... no party complete without a song from him ... "cool" trumpet music ... Yearbook Staff ... Honor Society ... Cape Codite ... surf fishing, his forte ... biggest little man in baseball.

James Henry Mahoney, Jr.
Peter Ramsay Maziarz
"Petey"

Athlete par excellence ... algebra enthusiast ... ardent artist ... aproned cafeteria Casanova ... not a girl hater ... football hero ... out to tackle the world ... may you conquer it, too, Pete!

Peter Ramsay Maziarz Barbara Janet McDonnell
Barbara Janet McDonnell

Not a "joiner" but an ardent rooter for all things of Lynch ... one of our more quiet girls ... but she makes her presence felt in class ... a collector of postcards and stamps ... Lynch was brighter because of her friendly smile.

Thomas McGough
Thomas McGough
"Tom"

The mathematical whiz ... that's our Tom ... he could take the algebra class over ... and do a good job ... plays an "oh so cool" sax ... enjoys basketball ... has that old school spirit ... we forsee a sure-fire success for Tommy!

Thomas Frank McGough
"Tommy"

Tommy F., the McGough version from the Elmwood district ... a stand-out on the gridiron ... baseball marvel ... skilled hunter and fisherman ... a pleasing and humorous personality has won many friends ... "Make way for navy blue!"

Thomas Frank McGough
Margaret Mary McGrath
"Peg"

Subdued personality ... a bright smile, soft voice ... wears clothes with that special flair ... likes to curl up with a book... Peg plans to become a secretary ... a lucky employer for this efficient miss.

Margaret Mary McGrath Patricia Anne Messner
Patricia Anne Messner
"Pat"

Hails from Middletown, Ohio ... now a full-pledged Holyoker ... scores of friends ... school spirit in abundance ... thoughtful and generous ... full of fun ... the pink of neatness ... fine character ... may the future bring you much happiness.




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