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different. We were all grown up! During the solemn ceremony of the passing of the Torch a pin could have been heard, had it dropped in the auditorium! The 12A’s also held a dance for us after their play, and the day was truly one to remember! Did 1 say Senior Day was exciting? Well, now came the most thrilling night of all, taking a place second only to graduation. You guessed it! Our Prom! Our prom was held at the Hotel Douglas on May 3, 1957. The girls were beautiful in their gowns, and the boys really were dreamy in their tuxedos. “Drifting On A Dream” was the theme of the prom, and never were words more aptly chosen. Thus: with the elections, our dance, Senior Day, and our Prom over, we ended an unforgettable 1211 term. We came back from Summer vacation in September, 1957, only to find a big change had taken place in our class. While most of us had been caught up in the excitement of becoming Seniors, our class had dwindled to only seventy-two. This meant that we would be one of the smallest classes ever to graduate from East Side. However, there wasn’t much we could do about it now, so we decided to get started to accomplish all we had to do this term. Last year’s officers were re-elected in a rather informal election, by acclamation, but it suited us. With this taken care of, we set our minds to Senior Day again. This time it was our turn to give recognition to, and to pass on the Torch to, the new Senior B’s. This was done with solemn dignity before the entire student body and faculty, after which the old and new Seniors held a social hour and dance in the gymnasium. Senior Day over, some of us turned our efforts to our year lxx k. The Torch. Work had been started at the beginning of the term, and we had hoped to publish in early December, but this, we soon learned, was impossible. After publication. we held our Farewell Dance. This was our own class party. That night while every one had a good time. I’m sure the thought occurred to all that this was the last time the class as a whole would be together except for graduation a few days later. We had gone through four years together, and soon most of us would never see each other again. This thought, of course, saddened us; and we realized that the memories would become more dear to us with the passing of time. Although many said that they were glad to l c getting out, everyone did feel a little sad at having to leave. After all, East Side was all we had known for the last four years. It had taken us as scared, timid children and had molded and shaped us into men and women ready to face the world. This is, indeed, our Alma Mater! 26
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Juniors at last! And what a thrill it was! Our Junior year was a big one. Our first dance, 'The 11B Rock.” was held one evening in the school gym. Music was furnished by Mr. DiNardo’s orchestra, and although most of the boys were sure that their duty was to hold up the gym walls, it was a night filled with excitement. It was, indeed, a huge success! During this term we elected, amid much enthusiasm and excitement, the following officers: President, Patsy Cica-lesc; Secretary, Carol Huban; Vice President, Jacqueline C'ardosa; Treasurer, Lorraine Senna. The term came to a quiet end. Summer vacation over, we came back to school as 11 As. Our class elections were held early in the term, resulting in the re-election of all our incumbent officers. All attention was now turned to our second dance. But it seemed we were to face a new problem. We hadn't been paying our dues, and that was bad. Not only bad, but perhaps disastrous! No money, no dance! However, Mr. Scoca, our class adviser, came through with the “share the burden plan on a “pay as you go” basis. If we wanted a dance, we were to be taxed with two tickets! We swallowed this bitter pill and held The Snowball Dance” on January 4, 1957. The bitter pill was sweetened when we learned the dance was a success. The term was complete for us when we were permitted to order our class rings. That day is one which no East Sider can ever forget. When one wears that coveted ring, one knows he is truly a part of East Side, and one is mighty proud of that fact. Seniors! This was our year, and it was one we shall never forget. For three years we had been striving toward our ultimate goal, and graduation was in our grasp. Election was the first thing to be taken care of this term. In previous elections the enthusiasm had been great, but in this term’s election we surpassed ourselves. The campaigning was vigorous. Our enthusiasm must have communicated itself to the rest of the school, for we were often asked. “What's happening in your class?” We voted, but we didn't hear the results until the night of our big dance, “Swing and Sway the 12B Way. The excitement of this successful dance (the boys danced with the girls), along with the thrill of hearing the results of our elections was something never to be forgotten by any of us! The results??? Oh-h-h!!! They were: President, Robert Calabrese; Vice President, Jacqueline Cardosa; Secretary, Carol Ruban; Treasurer, Antoinette Vicidomini. Our excitement did not stop here, for Senior Day came on April 12, 1957. That day is one that is burned in our memory forever. Everyone looked so 25
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