John J. Lynch Junior High School
Class of 1953

David Alan Strawbridge
David Alan Strawbridge

Best of the best! ... natural born leader.. Honor Society president ... Student Council representative ... talented musically...brilliant student...no responsibility neglected...never lacks a clever comment... a friend, a gentleman, a credit to '53!

Richard Stanley Suleski
"Dickie"

The tall rangy fellow... good natured...not particularly fond of studying... where spirits run high, there he is..."Chucky" and "Dickie" the inseparable pair...This boy plans to be one of Uncle Sam's soldiers.

Richard Stanley Suleski
John Sullivan
"Sully"

Quick wit, constant smile ..a friendly interest in the "doings" of others... adept at dodging class... have you seen him "slinging hash" in Lynch cafeteria or was he talking than... Seriously, a wonderful future for a wonderful boy.

John Sullivan Margaret Mary Sullivan
Margaret Mary Sullivan
"Peggy"

Fair coleen ... doll-like appearance...a charming manner that captivates all ... breath of spring all year 'round... a light heart and bright smile ... a shining future ahead.

Kathleen Mary Swords
Kathleen Mary Swords
"Kathy"

Happy go lucky ... a talent for art ... piano enthusiast ... magazine drive booster ... any questions unanswered? — ask Kathleen ... unusual fund of data ... a science whiz ... best wishes for the future.

Richard Lionel Theroux
"Dicky"

A gift from East Leverett to Lynch; ask the girls... the mechanical genius ... a whiz with all things electric ... that he is versatile is evident from his many accomplishments... reporter on the Echo... developer of negatives... sure to succeed.

Richard Lionel Theroux
Robert Louis Theroux
"Bob"

The younger half of the Theroux duet ... intensely interested in building model planes ... conscientious, whether studying or peddling papers... need some answers? call on Bob... a fishing fan ... good luck on your engineering and navy career.

Robert Louis Theroux Gretchen Ann Torno
Gretchen Ann Torno
"Gret"

Chiseled features ... dark eyes ... warm smile ... an honor student ... active in extra curricular work ...a striking cheerleader ... in all, a well balanced girl both socially and scholastically ... Nurse Torno someday.




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