Barrington High School - Arrow Yearbook (Barrington, RI)

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ff H69 f' X lg .' -'S Q lx lf' f fg- W I 3l- L o f? 75 5 Through the S pyglass A class meeting aboard the good ship ARROW as guests of our close friend and companion, Sailor Joe, seemed an ideal way to climax our senior activities at Barrington High. We were indeed a. happy crew as we trooped up the gangplank that crisp June morning. As soon as we were comfortably seated in our deck chairs, our genial host appeared and took his stand beside a peculiar looking object, which we all assumed must be a new type of camera. The mischievous gleam in Sailor Joe's eye, however, as he bade his deckhand give us each a piece of smoke-colored glass soon caused us to change our minds. Tense with anxiety, we watched him unveil a huge spyglass. We were soon to learn that this was no ordinary spyglassg rather it was so constructed that it could bring into focus scenes of events in which the illustrious members of the Class of '54 were destined to play important roles. Sailor Joe chuckled heartily as he pressed a pedal which brought into focus a busy corner in the heart of San Francisco. In the doorway of the Golden Dot Nite Club,,' owned and operated by Jarrett Staton stood Pete Killheffer, a wealthy Texas cattleman, talking with Tom Terpak, owner of the Terpak Constellation Air- craft Company. The bright lights of the club's marquee heralded the pending ap- pearance of the Queen of Torchsingers, Miss Ellen Metcalfe. The scene shifted next to a fashion show being staged at the Nifty-Miss Shoppe, where Ann Creamer, editor- in-chief of Charm magazine, commented upon the newest creations of designer Janet Shaw being modeled by lovely Bonnie Ginalski and Maryann Ryder. Seated in the audience were Phyllis Corrado, author of PERSONALITY PLUS, and actress Bar- bara Baxter. As the new Cosmopolitan Theater came into view, we were delighted to see that the dainty ballerina, Joanna Madigan, was sharing a billing with singer Barbara Palmieri in the current hit Men! Men! Men! written and produced by our own Phyllis Burn. In the blue room of the nearby Hotel Swank, Bill Havens, owner of a fleet of shrimp boats, was discussing rising -food prices with chain-store Magnate Joe De Cesare. The flick of a lever brought into view the Indianapolis Speedway, where we watched driver Eddie Bruce set a new world record. His master mechanic, Frank Casanova, refused to divulge any of his trade secrets to the presistent reporters who swarmed about him. As the scene shifted to the Casino, we had an opportunity to hear the famous Jazz Kids, starring Danny Spink and Joe Mellone, with Babs Handy playing a cool', saxophone. Featured on the same bill was Judy Smalley, who cleverly executed the latest dance steps originated by Vinnie Farina, successor to Arthur Murray. Interested spectators at this performance, which was handled by the Ann O'Halloran Theatrical Agency, included that famous criminal lawyer, Becky Bennett, and the noted financier, Ronnie Andrews in the company of his wife, the former Nancy Bates.

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Entering the new building the following September, we were assigned to the homerooms of Mrs. Hathaway and Mr. Rasmussen. Here we remained throughout our senior year as well. Irving Tracy served as our President, Joan Medici, Vice President, Maryann Ryder, Secretary, Bob Howe, Treasurer, and Arlene Hamilton, Social Committee Chairman. Representing us on the Student Council were Don Wylie, Joan Medici, Penny Newton, Ann Creamer, and Arlene Hamilton. It was during this year that Don Wylie was elected State President of Student Councils. Members of our class took part in Play Nite, a talent assembly, and also in the Rhode Island Drama Festival. In the fall we held a hayride, after which we gathered at the home of Natalie Peterson. We led all other classes in the Sports Attendance and ARROW subscription contests, and in basketball it was the Junior girls who downed all challengers, including our own Junior boys! A colorful flower garden adjacent to a rustic cottage furnished the setting for our Junior Prom. Maryann Ryder and Maryanna Fuller shared the title of Queen, while Barbara Williams. Bonnie Ginalski, and Joan Yaghjian served as attendants. Lincoln Woods was again selected as the spot for our class picnic. Penny Newton, Joanne Medici, and Don Wylie were among the delegates representing Barrington High at the Student Council Convention in Portland, Oregon. As Seniors, our class officers were Carmine Bianco, President, Jarrett Staton, Vice President, Don Mac Quattie, Secretary, Phyllis Corrado, Treasurer, and Irving Tracy, Social Committee Chairman. Representing us on the Student Council were Penny Newton, Don Wylie, Jarrett Staton, Kathy McCann, and Joan Medici. Our first social affair of the year was a Record Hop, at which we welcomed the freshmen. Bob Howe, Pete Killheffer, Emily Prue, Natalie Peterson, Barbara Handy, Don Button, and Penny Newton displayed their dramatic ability in the School Play, Melody Jones. Our Senior Play, Our Hearts Were Young and Cay, was really sensational! Few of us realized how much talent some of our members really possessed. The Christmas Formal found our school cafeteria transformed into a sparkling wonderland as we danced to the dreamy music of Chett Williams. At our Senior Banquet we took the opportunity to offer our thanks to our principal and teachers for the guidance that they gave us throughout our days at Barrington High. Our Senior Prom drew to a close six fun-filled years of loyal companionship. As we prepare now to leave the halls of Barrington High School, we hope we have left a little of the spirit of our class to be cherished by those who are to follow. Historians MARGARET WALTON g PHYLLIS CORRADO

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A twist of a button brought in a clear view of New York harbor where, embarking from S.S. Queen Anne, we spotted Maryanna Fuller and her pedigreed boxer, Brat the Third. The Duchess of Essex, the former Natalie Peterson, was on hand to greet them. In the heart of the city, we watched Kathy McCann, first woman presi- dent of the New York Athletic Association, present the key of the city to the recently-returned Olympic Track Champs, Don MacQuattie and Bob Howe. Emily Prue was on hand to broadcast the event. Next we had a chance to look in at the office of Penny Newton, successor to Mr. Agony, as she struggled to untangle the romantic problems of the Yankee star outfielder, Tony Di Salvo. At the X-Y-Z Television Station, we listened to Program Director Barbara Williams discuss with her secretary, ,lean Manchester, possible dates for appearances of such noted people as: Fred De Angelis, who was about ready to launch a rocket ship to the moon, Joan Yaghjian, holder of the diamond-studded cup for women riders, physicist Don Wylie, who has startled the scientific world by questioning the theories of Einstein, Joe Pezzullo, the successor to the great John Barrymore, and Karl Christ, renowned engineer, who has recently returned from the Alaskan uranium mine, owned by Marshall Horne and his charming wife, the former Joanne Medici. As the huge spyglass brought into focus scenes on the local front, School Com- mittee Chairman Don Button and Town Council President Irving Tracy could be seen arguing heatedly over whether the budget could be stretched enough to provide an assistant for Truant Officer Don Martin. In the superintendent's office, School Nurse Delores Medeiros, conferred with the principals of the town's newest schools. We recognized these fair school marms as our former classmates, Priscilla Leonard and Ann Iasa. Jean Handy and Peggy Walton were busily engaged taking notes on the proceedings. At the wheel of a gleaming new Hupmobile Nine drawn up before the Marilyn Cunha Auto Sales Company sat Arlene Hamilton. Sales Manager Carmine Bianco seemed confident that he would chalk up another sale. Arlene, however, was anxious to get home so that she could share with her next-door neighbor, the former Lucille Andreozzi, some of the new recipes that she had acquired at the lecture given by Home Economist Marie Voccio. Our final scene showed Dairyman Jack Vitullo trying out his new jet-propelled milk truck, the first to appear in the country. The fine condition of Barrington's roads, thanks to Highway Supervisor Eddie Boisvert, made this the ideal place to try out this unusual contraption. With a firm and sincere handshake, Sailor Joe bade each of us a Bon Voyage as we descended the gangplank. Somehow our gallant young sailor friend could detect in each of us a spark of determination to reach the great heights which lay ahead. JOANNA MADIGAN JANET SHAW