Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1964 volume:

SS OT i, Brea Dyce ©O wr LO = N 3 NI a ro) ro) oO ae — ©O rp) LIBRARY | LEOMINSTER THE MAGNET 1964 VOLUME 60 Editors Karen Magane Francene Nash Business Managers Suzanne Morand Steven Tharler Advisors Judith Angelini Marlene Ruh LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL LEOMINSTER MASSACHUSETTS Suze DEDICATED . . . NOVEMBER ae = =e [a4 a os N ie = O ‘oll coal SCHOOL lOth 1963 Novustas Omnium: The Newness of “AM Thin Gs TABLE OF CONTENTS ES Ss SF 2 SINS S Organizations Page 20 Faculty and Administration Page 10 i MASTERS oF THE SCALPEL, —_ , ‘ eS in Action MIRACLE DRUGS ais Negras ae : eee 4 4 om : by Rachid Cason ass 9 Curriculum Page 116 Deeds td es Page 80 Student Life Page 62 Fabian Bachrach PRESIDENT JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY May 29, 1917—November 22, 1963 THE JUST MAN SHALL BE IN EVERLASTING REMEMBRANCE Psalms 111:7 On November 7, 1960, Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy of Massachusetts wound up his Presidential campaign at a huge rally in Boston Garden. Three years and seventeen days later his flag draped coffin was mounted in state in the Capitol in Washington while the nation mourned and the world looked on in sympathy. The late President Kennedy was a man of indom- itable courage and infinite compassion which enabled him to stare down tyranny and to welcome the warmth that runs from person to person meeting on the common ground of mutual admiration and affection. In his speech he was vigorous and bold, whether in private exchange or public utterance, and he was patient in a world situation that can hope for no quick release from fear and anguish. For the free world he offered the hope that we might learn to cross barriers, and for the besieged he offered the calm strength of the power that resides in confidence in the righteousness of the cause of liberty. The world understood him as well as his own nation. His legacy of patriotism will long inspire future generations, and its full worth can never be assessed. In a speech he planned to deliver in Dallas the day he died, he would have delivered a sentence that summed up his own position: ‘In a world of complex and continuing problems, in a world full of frustration and irritations, America’s leadership must be guided by the lights of learning and reason.’’ Boston Sunday Globe December 8, 1963 : ' 7 ie i DEDICATION “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops” —Henry Brooks Adams MISS MARGARET EARL With a deep sense of appreciation for all that she has meant to Leominster High School, we dedicate this 1964 MAGNET to Miss Margaret Earl, our friend and teacher. Those of us who have been personally acquainted with Miss Earl have observed her sincere devotion to her work. For thirty-seven years she dedicated herself to the science and mathematics students of Leominster High School, guiding them through confusions of geometric proofs and chemical equations. Her vitality, keen wit, and enthusiasm for learning electrified her classes and created for her students an atmosphere of intellectual challenge and curiosity. Margaret Earl will long be remembered by her former students and associates as one of the finest teachers in the Leo- minster School System. EVERYTHING HAS A BEAUTY SOMEWHERE “Everything has a beauty somewhere—a beauty not yet disclosed, perhaps never to be disclosed except to the eye of the thoughtful observer. Let us, then, seek it out. For why should we live in darkness when light 1s all around us? So it is given to the blind man to see, with his ears and his mind and his heart, the beauties of life and even the beauties of nature. He hears an oriole’s song, and though a screen of night covers his eyes, he sees the golden bird with jet black wings lilting on a swinging bough, he sees the sunlight playing on its gorgeous back. Did I say this man was blind? You pity him? Oh, there are many, many men more blind than he. But the beauties of lots of things are not so evident as are those of the singing birds and the frolicking sunbeams. The beauties of some things are past—past but not gone. An old, weather-beaten tree, fallen on its side, keeps deep within its hollow trunk, where none but earnest desirers may read, a record of a happy time, in fact, of many happy times when tiny leaves sprang out and grew upon its now bare branches. We love it, not for what it is, but for what it was. On the other hand, the beauties of some things are not yet come. Should we therefore scorn them, or would it be better to take a peep into the future and see what Miss Earl discusses her active retire- ment with Miss Lillian Ricker and Mr. Theodore Kucharski at the party given in her honor by the Leominster High School faculty. their chances may be? I once read a story about a man of literary ambitions (there are many such). He had no friends (geniuses never do). Struggling on, he at last produced a work of merit, and society immediately de- manded his acquaintance. Disgusted with the world, he committed suicide. Now, if caterpillars could only fore- see how the hatred of women would change to ‘ohs’ and ‘ahs’ of delight when they turned into butterflies, they would probably sigh at the fickleness of the world, and after the very next rain crawl into some puddle and drown themselves. Foolish man! Foolish caterpillars! If they could give anything to the world, they should have stayed in it. It is not what the world does for us but what we do for the world that really matters. But here, I have wandered a bit from the subject. The true reason for introducing the caterpillars was to show that we should not scorn a thing for apparent ugli- ness. The past and the future, as well as the present, must be considered before you deny that one single atom has beauty. I said ‘before you can,’ but even then you cannot. For there is beauty everywhere. Seek, and you will find, and be the happier for it.” Taken from 1911 Magnet... M. Earl FACULTY aAnpb ADMINISTRATION The members of the L.H.S. faculty and administration are the respected and admired friends of the student body. To each student, they give three years of instruction, direction and counsel, and these roles—instructor, director, and counselor— are their most important. During these three years, they teach the student to look at the world about him and encourage him to digest an assortment of facts and impressions. They prepare him to accept increasing responsibility in a demanding society and impart knowledge, wisdom, and a thirst for learning. The graduating senior is a remodeled, overhauled person . not quite a finished product .. . but a product of Leominster High School, its classes, its studies, and its teachers. If he has learned his lessons well, he looks into his future boldly, but not blindly. He is graduated. He is the hope of his teachers, his community, his nation and the world. FOR EVERY STUDENT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A PARTICULAR TEACHER WHO INSPIRES A THIRST FOR LEARNING. PRINCIPAL THEODORE M. KUCHARSKI PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Each graduating class carries away a few special memories which are different from those treasured by any other class. School traditions remain much the same, but each class has a unique approach to these activities. The class of 1964 may well be remembered among us as the battle-scarred, triumphant heroes of as stormy a high school career as any graduating class could be subjected to. As sophomores they organized as a class, un- daunted by the overcrowded conditions and all the difficulties connected with so little elbow room. As juniors they carried on the traditional activities in spite of facing a double-session day for the first time in their lives. As seniors they moved into a large, not-quite-finished, new school, adjusted themselves promptly to the new environment, and cheerfully set about their class activities. The ability to adjust to changing circumstances is said to indicate intelligence and strong character. We salute with pride a class that has proved itself a generation able to cope with rapid-moving modern times. You give us confidence that our young people will conquer the problems of the space-age as our ancestors did those of the wilderness. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL JOHN F. JOYCE Wes) men FE sia SRN ADE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL EMILE JOHNSON 13 Superintendent of Schools, MARTIN L. MORAN School Committee Members, Dwight S. Davis, Frank A. McCann, Mrs. Dorothy Ricker School Secretary, MRS. VIRGINIA BEST ADMINISTRATORS AND SCHOOL PERSONNE School Secretary, MRS. CECILE PICKERING School Committee Members, Dr. Aaron I. Simon, Mrs. Geraldine Wheeler, Dr. Edward A. Cataldo MISS E. LILLIAN RICKER, Dean of Women MR. ROBERT C. LASERTE, f Pup il Personnel of the Leominster Public Schools 1SOr O Superv MRS. MARILYN MULLAN, School Nurse ibrarian L MRS. MARY LEE Director 1a MRS. EDITH BROWN, Cafeter 1an Chief Custod MR. NORMAN STOCKHOLM, ou, Sees eee t 15 THE FACULTY MISS MARY ADDANTE Algebra II, Solid Geometry, Trig- onometry 4 MR. ROBERT ANDERSON MRS. JUDITH ANGELINI MR. PAUL BENOIT MISS PHYLLIS BOLINO Industrial Arts College English III American Government, Economics, Stenography I, Typewriting II, World History, U. S. History Bookkeeping I MISS M. LOUISE CAVANAUGH MRS. MARYANN MINUTILLO MISS ALICE CHENETTE MRS. ELLEN CLEAVES Faire Becacinitn College English II, Business English French I, II, II, Department Chair- Business English II, College English Il man, Advisor: Class of 1964 II MISS M. ELIZABETH COLLEY MR. ALDRICH COUSINS MRS. FLORENCE FARWELL MISS ANNA FORTE College English IV, Department U. S. History, Human Relations, Public Speaking, Business and Col- Latin II, Italian I, I Chairman Sociology lege English II 16 MISS HELEN HARTNETT Plane Geometry, Algebra I, II, Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, Department Chairman MRS. JOAN LUFKIN Typewriting I, II, Stenography I MRS. SHERILL PANTLE German I, II MRS. BARBARA SIMPSON Typewriting i ha Ri a MRS. JOSEPHINE HAYES MRS. ELEANOR L’ECUYER Bookkeeping I, II Sociology, Human Relations MR. JOHN MAGANE MR. CLAUDE MUNSON U. S. History, Economics, Depart- Free Hand Drawing ment Chairman MR. GEORGE PECK MRS. PATRICIA POTHIER Business English IV Physical Education Faculty members chaperone Christmas dance. MR. SPENCER LUNAN Vocational Guidance Counselor, Ad- visor: Class of 1964 17 MRS. BETTY LEONARD Business Math MISS GERTRUDE O’DONNELL Office Practice, Typewriting MISS MARLENE RUH Stenography, Typewriting MR. JOHN ASHTON MR. DONALD BURTON MR. ALBERT CHRISTOPHER Machine Related Carpentry I, II Biology THE FACULTY MR. FELICE DelGIUDICE MR. HENRY FENTON MR. JOHN FLANAGAN Electronics Business Law, Bookkeeping II, Business Descriptive Biology, Chemistry, Physical Math, Department Chairman Science MR. ARMAND FONTAINE MR. JAMES GEARY MR. CLIFFORD GILBERT Machine Shop Carpentry Related Automotive Mechanics PEPPER T EET Et ees , date thE HH a i Hi Hi MA byl MR. ROBERT HEMENWAY MR. HOWARD HATCH MR. MARVIN KENDALL Machine Tool Design Drafting Automotive Related Chemistry, Physics, Department Chairman N THE CLASSROOM MR. ALGIDIO MEMBRINO MR. HARRY MITCHELL MR. HAROLD MOONEY Machine Shop Social Studies, English Carpentry: Home Construction MR. CARMINE PICUCCI MR. GEORGE SCHROEDER MR. ROLAND WORTHEN Physical Education American Government, Sociology, Economics, U. S. History, Sociology, Geography U. S. History, Advisor: Class of 1964 19 20 Activity period on Tuesday mornings is one of the busiest hours of the L.H.S. school week. Walking down a deserted corridor, one may glance into any classroom and see students pursuing their various interests, whether these interests be in sociology, science, music, gymnastics, home economics, or the yearbook. The addition of new organizations this year to an already large number makes it possible for every student to participate in activities of special interest to him. Whether he is a member ofvan organization whose purpose is to interest him in a par- ticular vocation, or to have an enjoyable time skating, he finds that in a group of individuals who share his special interest, his Organization serves him by providing new friendships, new knowledge, and new experiences. These add dimension to his personality; they are an integral part of the process of mental growth. PARTICIPATION TEACHES QUALITIES OF TRUE LEADERSHIP. 21 22 MAGNET EDITORIAL STAFF FRANCENE NASH: Editor Many hours of work by many people are represented in this 60th edition of the Magnet. The editorial staff tried to portray the year 1963-1964 as it was for the students of L.H.S.: a year of transition, a year of growth, a year of newness of all things. The newly appointed staff started plan- ning the 1964 Magnet in June, 1963, with their advisor, Mrs. Judith Angelini. Photog- raphy, copywriting, and layout work hastened, fell behind and hastened again as the staff met three deadlines. They coped with incle- ment weather on days when outdoor photo- graphs were scheduled, reluctant seniors who ° were not available for photographs, and a critical deadline date which fell just after mid-year exams. In April the staff breathed a welcome sigh of relief when the final pages of copy were submitted to the pub- lishers. The finished book represents a tangible part of Leominster High School and records her first year in a new location. More than a memory book, to her editorial staff, the 1964 Magnet represents visible evidence of the ef- forts of a fortunate group of students who have learned much in this shared experience. MRS. JUDITH ANGELINIT; Advisor ELLEN CONNOLLY: Secretary WAY Propie tae TeoaY- Tey Hanes? Worriet Row 1; Lee Anne Finkelstein, Nancy Salvatore, Rosalyn Hemingway, Dorothy Pierce, Ellen Connolly. Row 2: Darlene Farmer, Karen Magane, William Appleton. Row 3: Kristine Cousins, Rebecca Reeve. Row 4: Rosemary Pye, Francene Nash, Kevin Gamble. Row 5: Janet Navaroli, Robert Marshall. 23 MAGNET BUSINESS STAFF Each year the Magnet Business Staff, under the direction of Miss Marlene Ruh, assumes the burden and responsibility of financing the yearbook. Funds are solicited from area manufacturers, banks and merchants, as well as from professional men in the community. These funds help to defray individual student costs of the Magnet. Members of the staff contact potential advertisers through a letter of introduction. This is followed by a personal visit where sponsors are given the specifics of cost and set-up. These experiences have been beneficial, challenging and enriching to the staff and have served to improve school and community relationships. ; qQy MAGNET BUSINESS MANAGERS Suzanne Morand, Steven Tharler MAGNET BUSINESS STAFF First row: Pamela Tessier, Suzanne Morand, Cynthia Palladino, Julie Pada- vano, Carol McEllany. Second row: Henry Osowski, David Letters, Paul Lavin, Jesse Hare. Third row: James Fish, David Caporello, Charles Wheeler. 24 = NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Membership in the National Honor So- ciety is the highest academic honor a student at Leominster High School can attain. To retain membership, which is determined by scholastic achievement and excellence in character, these sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are nominated for membership must maintain su- perior grades throughout their high school years. All rules of procedure comply with those of the national organization. This year the members instituted a tutor- ing program which was offered to all inter- ested L.H.S. students. In doing so, they carried Row 1: Karen Magane, Secretary; Lee Anne Finkelstein, Vice President; James Fish, Treasurer; Kevin ‘Gamble, President. out a major objective, the promotion of schol- arship, and provided a valuable service to the school. Row 1; Barbara Varnot, Melanie Boucher, Nancy Salvatore, Susan Brown. Row 2: Christine Howe, Rosemary Pye, Norma Hazard, Francene Nash, Joy Tourigny, Rebecca Reeve, Leah Anastos, Julie Ellis. Row 3: Robert Marshall, George O'Toole, Wayne Sheldon, Thomas Belleveau. 25 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA One of L.H.S.’s most active organizations, the Future Teachers of America Club, is directed by Mrs. Florence Farwell. The F.T.A. is a chapter of a national organization sponsored by federal and state education associations. Through the use of films, panel discussions, and trips to area colleges and schools, the club explores advan- tages, disadvantages, and possibilities in varied fields of education and acquaints members with colleges which specialize in teacher training. Row 1; Dawn Carleton, President; Janet Navaroli, Vice President; Kristine Cousins, Secretary. Row 2; Barbara Varnot, Program Chairman; Debby Etsten, Historian; Dennis Lolli, Treasurer; Robert St. Cyr, Publicity Chairman. Row 1: Kathy Gordon, Linda Lucier, Barbara Baldwin, Eileen Shephard, Linda Russo, Diega Campagna, Marilyn Bryant, Felicia Feltri, Linda Underwood. Row 2; Linda Goldman, Julie Ellis, Mary Caisse, Susan Kennedy, Cynthia Mager, Mary Alice Newell, Dorothy Pierce, Susan Brown, Donald Maillet. Row 3: Peter Russo, Fred Gillis, Susan Mullen, Diane Angelini, Kathy Moran, Elaine Whitney, Jane Toolin, Monica Mitchell, Gail Epstein, Gail Worthen, Virginia Pierce, Edward McHugh, John Going. 26 FUTURE NURSES OF AMERICA Barbara Enman, Vice President; Diana Peck, Treasurer; Marilyn Kemp, President; Jean Ricci, Secretary. Row 1; Cynthia Phillips, Rochelle Bardier, Marilyn Kemp, Melanie Boucher, Dennis Amico. Row 2: Jean Ricci, Janne Richardson, Charlotte Davis, Emily Moreau. Row 3: Diana Peck, Joan Seaver, Pamela Knight, Martha Mosher. Row 4; Susan Nicholson, Janice Fitzergerald, Barbara Enman. Row 5: Dorothy Blair, Kristine Cousins, Margaret Milosh. 27 ENGINEERING SOCIETY The purpose of the Engineering Club is to pro- mote student interest in engineering careers through speakers, educational films, and trips. Engineers and executives from industries in Leominster and Fitchburg have donated their time to describe their experiences in engineering to the members. In addition, the Engineer- ing Club has visited these local companies for a more complete idea of the actual responsibilities of an engi- neer. The frequent films call attention to the diversity of fields open to the prospective engineer. Row 1: Alfred Cocci, President; Hwa Nien Shen, Vice President. Row 2; Paul Lavin, Treasurer; Chou Shen, Secretary. Row 1: Chou Shen, Paul Lavin, Albert Cocci, Hwa Nien Shen, Mr. Johnston. Row 2: James Dobson, Harry Davis, Richard Allardice, Donald Akidron, Robert Proctor, Wayne Ellice, David Kennedy, John Bacon, Steve Cocci. Row 3: George Douglas, Jay Such, Fred Harbey, Steven Douglas, Guy Harbey, Francis Miller, Wayne Sheldon, Johm Sproul. 28 FRENCH CLUB The French Club serves to increase the knowledge of interested students in France and the French people. This year’s activities included a fall dance, a “Hootenanny,” attendance at a French play, Le Mariage de Figaro, and the club’s annual trip to Boston, climaxed by dinner at Martre Jacques, one of the city’s noted French restaurants. Proceeds from other fund taising activities, which included a food sale and car wash, were placed in the club’s scholarship fund. Each year the French Club, under the advisorship of Miss Alice Chenette, awards a scholarship to one of the club’s deserving members. i Mary Ashey, President; Rosemary Pye, Treasurer; Robert Marshall, Vice President; Nancy Salvatore, Secretary. Row 1; Rochelle Bardier, Nancy Salvatore, Mary Ashey, Jean Bergeron, Diana Bernard, Diega Campagna, Marilyn Bryant, Elizabeth Willoughby, Kathleen Pierce. Row 2: Kevin Gamble, Robert Marshall, Susan Browne, Linda Goldman, Rachel Tonkin, Dorothy Pierce, Louise Lemieux, Karen Magane, Susan Kennedy, Ellen Connolly, Diana Peck, Julie Ellis, Kathy Coleman, James Fish, Edward McHugh. Row 3: Rebecca Reeve, Rosemary Pye, Marilyn Kemp, Darlene Farmer, Margaret Milosh, Kristine Cousins, Ann Etsten, Dawn Carleton, Janice Fitzgerald, Joan Seaver, Claudia Letarte, Leah Anastos. 29 CHORUS Row 1; Patricia Ridlon, Mary Ashey, Janne Richardson, Diana Bernard, Lyn Skinner, Rosalyn Hemingway. Row 2; Kathleen Pierce, Susan Boucher, Linda Kullman, Lona Corbino, Julie Padavano, Gail Caravelli. Row 3: Ellen Connolly, Claudia Letarte, Carol McCulloch, Betty Swa nson, Sandra Fratoni, Virginia Grubb. Row 4: Elaine Scherer, Claire Allen, Susan Fricke, Darlene Farmer. Row 5: Carol Dugan, Patricia Corliss, Francene Nash, Margaret Iacoboni, Judith Broderick, Richard Millette, Jay Love, Nelson Valeri. Row 6: Reginald Gonthier, Kenneth Meade, Donald Maillet. CHORAL CLUBS The Choral Club, directed in weekly practice sessions by Mr. Egidio Bisceglia, is divided into a large choral group and a small vocal ensemble in order to suit individual talents and preferences. The entire school was made aware of their excellent progress when, at the Christmas assembly, they performed selections from Handel’s “Messiah.” Their stirring rendition evoked an emotional response from the audience, who showed their appreciation with lengthy, enthusiastic applause. SMALL VOCAL ENSEMBLE Row 1: Judith Lanza, Charlotte Davis, Rochelle Bardier, Kathleen Powers, Jane Cormier. Row 2: Barbara Ricker, Sandra Ricker, Mar- ilyn Kemp, Christin Schuman. Row 3: Sandra Brosseau, Barbara Gionet, Marilee Carter, Rachel Tonkin. Row 4: Diana Peck, Christine Howe, Diane Marrama, Phillip Krone, Gene Bisol. 30 ORCHESTRA AND DANCE BAND L.H.S. musicians display their many talents in both the Dance Band and Orchestra. The orchestra marches and plays at football games, delighti ith ORCHESTRA : coe Sane: 8 HS USNS els Row 1; Edward Nash, Linda LeBlanc, Diane Irish. Row 2: Stuart Paul, James their novel and rhythmic half-time performances. At Person, Russell Reeve. Row 3: John Huff, Edward Mahonen, Lawrence Gendron. pep tallies, they motivate spirit and add to the school spirit. Wherever they appear, these groups are well- received and reflect the fine music program at Leo- minster High School. Much credit is due to director Mr. Egidio Bisceglia and his musicians for their con- sistently high quality performances. ia i lia ti eS er DANCE BAND Row 1: Peter Manera, Harold Flantzer, Wayne Sharon. Row 2; Leonard Bisceglia, Jeffrey Olson, John Bacon. Row 3: Barry Best, George O'Toole. é pay Row 1; David Wales, Lynn White, Karen Roddy, Pamela Marshall, Donna Pelkey, Paula Valera, Cynthia Phillips. Row 2: Wayne Nickel, Barbara Wheeler, Betty Moore, Frances Cann, Linda McAllister. Row 3: Glenn Buffum, Beverly Brooks, Martha Mosher, Pamela Knight, Sally Lindsey, Ann Thomas. Row 4: David Hatch, Linda Craigue, Joanne Pawelski, Janice Dufresne, Joanne Hare, Suzanne Prince, Donna Whitton. Row 5: Donald Burnap, Sandra Jacques, Anne Mills, Christine Mills, Susan Walton, Gay Girouard, Angela Tocci. Row 6: Jessica Manatt, Roger Angelini, Philip Marrama. Row 7: John Going, Sam Marrone. 31 MAJORETTES First row: Cynthia Philips, Ellen Connolly, Mary Ashey. Second row; Gail Caravelli, Joy Tourigny, Linda Gelinas, Kathleen Pierce, Susan Boucher. Missing: Claudia Letarte. MAJORETTES AND BAND BAND Row 1; Ellen Connolly, Claudia Letarte, Mary Ashey, Cynthia Philips, Gail Caravelli, Kathleen Pierce, Linda Gelinas, Joy Tourigny. Row 2: Ed Mahonen, Chris- | tine Howe, Rachel Tonkin, John Huff, Kathy Howe, Gary Frechette, Marilyn Bryant, Lisa Krock, Joyce Wiles, Phyllis Hedstrom, Frank Marrama, Jeff Breault, | Phil Krone, Stuart Paul. Row 3: Debbby Zomlefer, Janice Mitchell, Peter Marshall, Russell Reeve, Diane Hedstrom, Kathy Underwood, Nancy Cousins, Lee Anne Finkelstein, Diane Irish, Cindy Johnston, Lawrence Gendron, Kathy Verge, Fred Gillis, Judy Lanza. Row 4: Frank Martini, Barry Best, Jeff Olson, Mark Peter- | son, Gail Caplin, George O’Toole, John Bacon, Christine Cousins, Steve Krone, Carolyn Gendron, Dawn Carlton, Leonard Bisceglia, Bill Fournier. Row 5; David Kennedy, James Person, David Hatch, Lance Flynn, Barbara Varnot, Paul Bissionnette, Linda LaBlanc, Diane Miles, Susan Verge, Paul Harris, Peggy | Powers, Norma Hatch. se 1; Jean Ricci, Sandra Giadone, Pat Donatelly, Betty Lanza, Sandra Petricca. Row 2: Phyllis Hanno, Angela Tocci, Gale Linenkemper, Nancy Fitzgerald, Elaine Miller. CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders bolster the enthusiasm of the Leominster High supporters at the rallies, and football and basketball games. A fine example of the school spirit which the L.H.S. students possess, these girls devote many hours to the development and perfection of their routines. Led cap- ably by captain, Pat Donatelly, the cheerleaders are a welcome addition to school sports functions. y, _— | ™Ad tan Patricia Donatelly Captain 33 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB a eee The International Relations Club consists of a small number of high school students who show an active interest in current events and world affairs. World situations and the role that the United States plays in world affairs are discussed at the weekly meetings. The club members strive to obtain insight into world politics and to better understand the position of the United States in these matters. This enthusiastic group, which 1s advised by Mr. Roland Worthen, hopes to visit the United Nations building sometime in the spring. —_ x Row 1: Jean Bergeron, Judith Broderick, Mary Ashey, Charlotte Davis. Row 2; Mr. Roland Worthen Ad- visor, Kathy Reed, Fred Nash. AC ( O U N TI N G The activities of the Accounting Club include learning the correct method of filling out income tax forms and of keeping the family budget. This organization, directed by Mrs. Leomard, gives the club members a more thorough understanding G [ U B of business mathematics and a practical approach to its application. Row 1; Richard Salvi, Paul Massoni, Frances Swaine, Sam Marrone, Simon D’Innocenzo, Ronald Proietti. Row 2: Doreen Bouchard, Lilly Minor, Carol Nacke, Loren Tisdale, Phil Przybyszewski, Janice Mitchell, Charlene Brown, Sandra Brideau. Row 3: John Tata, John Moyen, John Laudon, William Ward, Harrison Howard, John Genet. HOBBY CLUB The Hobby Club provides shop experience for boys interested in indus- trial arts. Because of the time limit on activity periods, stress has been placed on group projects. The boys are working on a production unit, similar in theory to an assembly line, to achieve speed in the use of machines and tools. How- ever, the boys also have the choice of working on any individual project they wish, under the supervision of the club advisor, Mr. Robert Anderson. th one Pariarny vipa $ : ¥ 3 Row 1: George Reaves, Darryl ae William Fournier, John Harrington. Row 2: Russell Osborn, William SOCIAL LIVING CLUB Row 1: Margaret Iacoboni, Candace Gen- tile, Dawn Fleming, Carroll Johnston. Row 2: John Armstrong, Jeffrey Wironen, An- tony Ingemi, Mr. George Schroeder Advisor. Row 1; Rosemary Tersigni, Diane Murray, Nancy Lastella, Pamela Sidleau. Row 2: Carol Dugan, Constance Jacques, RB U S IN FSS Claire Allen, Elaine Scherer, Claire DiMarzio. CLUB To promote interest among the students in the business department and provide an insight into their future work is the purpose of the Business Club. During meetings, members discuss correct usage of the telephone, personality rating iforms, and application and data sheets. They view movies on tele- phone technique courtesy, and the }positions available in a bank and Present short skits demonstrating ‘the correct procedure for an inter- iview. These students have enjoyed visiting business offices of local firms and hearing speeches by a personnel director and a representa- tive from the Massachusetts Divi- sion of Employment. Two social events and a food sale were also among the activities of the Business Club, whose faculty advisor is Miss O'Donnell, SENIORS eitteliicaece Coe oe bj Row 1: Linda Kullman, Norma Jean Piermarini, Linda Pitts, Gretchen Damon, Kathleen Fratturelli, Cheryl Floyd, Margaret Iacoboni, Diane Tocci, Mary Champagne, Cynthia Palladino, Marlene Pasierb, Julie Padovano, Kathleen Coleman. Row 2: Francene Nash, Pat Lanney, Sally Sheldon, Dorothy Pierce, Sandra Brideau, Barbara Lanza, Pat Spacciopoli. Row 3: Jean Bergeron, Ellen Connolly, Claudia Letarte, Nancy Salvatore, Diana Bernard, Diane Irish, Susan Fricke, Carol McCulloch, Virginia Grubb. Absent: Kathy Pierce. Row 1: Margaret Iacoboni, President; Gretchen Damon, Treasurer; Linda Pitts, Vice President; Francene Nash, Secretary, Row 2: Deanne Morin, Junior Representative; Helen Chester, Junior Representative; Norma Jean Piermarini, Publicity Chairman; Ellen Connolly, Senior Representative; Carol McCulloch, Senior Representative; Mrs. Patricia Pothier, Faculty Advisor. EXECUTIVE BOARD GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION through its members, while providing them with a foundation for their future social life. Besides sponsoring girls’ field hockey, basketball, and softball teams, the G.A.A. promotes unity and cooperation through other social activities. Their Holiday Cabaret Dance is the highlight of the Christmas Season; new members are made to feel at home at a sophomore Welcome Party, which is followed by an initiation party when they become juniors; the Spring Social honors mothers of the members and the women faculty of the school; and the final event, the Banquet, makes use of the opportunity to award outstanding members and to recognize departing seniors. Leominster High’s largest organization, the Girls’ Athletic Association, promotes and advances sportsmanship at the school : Barbara Richer, Louise Lemieux. Row 2: Marie Patti, Pamela Knight, Gloria Powell, Joan Seaver, Deanne Morin, Linda McDonald, Diane Wexler, Cynthia Mager, Judy Cragin, Diane Peck, Diane Marrama, Debby Etsten, Rachel Tonkin, Jane Divoll, Norma Hazard, Susan Nickelson, Dorothy Blair, Kathleen Powers, Isabel Cataldo, Eloise Boyle, Jessica Manatt, Helen Chester. Row 3: Carol Johnston, Dawn Fleming, Jane Resseguie, Gale Linenkemper, Elizabeth Row 1: Martha Mosher, Barbara Varnot, Karen Roddy, Jean Harrington, Candy Gentile, Paula Valera, Linda Nichols, Judith Lanza, Diega Campagna, Willoughby, Ginny Pollastri, Donna Whitten, Suzanne Price, Ann Pellechia, Angela Tocci, Pamela Sylvester, Dorothy DiPrima, Marilyn Weeks, Barbara Yule. JUNIORS 37 GYMNASTICS CLUB Row 1; Ruth Gleason, Sandra Ricker, Barbara Ricker, Dorothy DiPrima. Row 2: Linda Palermo, Linda McAllister, Stanley Bergeron, Cynthia Caffoni. Row 3: Claudia Letarte, Gordon Fisher, Douglas Walton, Charles Carr, Elton Ricker. Row 4: Wilfred Colado, Phil Marrama, Fred Perla, Sam Maffeo, Paul Christopher. Row 5: Joanne Hildreth, Sheila Cressy, Kenneth Cranson, Dorothy Blair, Deanne Moran. The Gymnastics Club provides physical activity for both boys and girls who desire more exercise than the regular physical | TA [ ] AN education period can give. The members enjoy free use of the school’s new apparatus under the direction of Mrs. Patricia Pothier, the girls’ physical education instructor. C L B Row 1: Anne Marie Patti, Judy Lanza, David Dignard, Michele Ciccone, Frances McGreevy. Row 2: David Peretti, Barry Coleman, Diane Marrama, Richard DiMarzio, John Bisol. Miss Forte, the faculty ad- visor of the Italian Club, is proud of the success of this small, new organization. The members have devoted their first year to a study of the lan- guage and culture of Italy. A highly successful food _ sale, held at Allen’s Department Store in February, highlighted a productive and active year. played over the public address system captured the attention of the student the year to interest students in the Skat- SKATING CLUB The sound of the Beatles being body and directed it to the publicity notices of the Skating Club. This unique scheme was used several times during ing Club’s roller skating parties and rec- ord hops. Leominster High School stu- dents who enjoy both roller skating and ice skating participate in the activities of the Skating Club, which is advised Row 1: Lynn White, Simone St. Pierre, Fred Gillis, Sandra Gionet, Ruby Prince. Row 2: Barbara Ricker, by Mr. Flanagan. y 8 Joanne Hare, Paulette St. Jean, Linda Vallee, Ann Parmenter, Patricia Ferguson, Patricia Peters, Francine Miller. Row 3: Donald Burnap, Robert Wegenka, David Peretti, Phillip Krone, Wayne Sharon. : The Ski Club, which was organized at the begianing of the school : S K| year, has a large membership. During the weekly activity periods, plans : are formed for ski trips to be taken during vacations and weekends. : Favoritism runs high for the Mt. Snow, Vermont, and Mt. Sunapee, ( } [ U Ry New Hampshire, ski resorts and the Ski Club has made several trips to each. Experienced skiers, the members thoroughly enjoy these exciting, exhausting excursions. Row 1: Janne Richardson, Elizabeth Willoughby, Nancy Lastella, Ellen Connolly, Marilyn Bryant, Patricia Laney. Row 2: Donald Burnap, Dennis Amico, Veronica DeCarolis, Joan Seaver, Diana Bernard, Barbara Ricker, Cheryl Floyd, Nancy Fitzgerald, Pamela Potter. Row 3: Wayne Sheldon, Paul Nachtwey, Leah Anastos, Judith Craigin, Carol Dugan, Susan Fricke, Carol McCulloch, Claudia Letarte, Lois Delle Chiaie, Pamela Sylvester. Row 4: Gary Hill, Elton Ricker, Steve Cocci, Paul Lavin, Michael LaPierre, Gregory McCaffrey, Lawrence Gardner, Robert McGee, Kevin O’Connell, Lee Avery, David Kornik, Frank Salvi. 5 i] ? 5 { i Row 1: Thomas Belleveau, Cynthia Manzello, Dorothy Pierce, Christine Howe, Rebecca Reeve, Kathleen McGuinness, Lawrence Gendron. Row 2; Tim Wilkins, Kevin Magane, Peter Howe, George O'Toole, John Going. OFFICE ASSISTANTS FORENSIC ASSOCIATION All public speaking activities at L.H.S. are supervised by its Forensic Association, which is directed by Miss E. Lillian Ricker. Debating is its principle activity and, as a member of the North Central Massachusetts Speech League, which is composed of Notre Dame, Gardner, Narragansett Regional and Leominster High Schools, it holds monthly tournaments on the year’s national topic, ‘‘Should Social Security Be Extended to Include Complete Medical Care.” On January 15, it proudly sponsored one such tourna- ment at our school. The Forensic Association has climbed steadily in the league ratings, from fourth place to second, and its members expect to con- tinue rising to the top. In other areas of public speaking, it has entered tournament categories of extemporaneous speak- ing, oratorical interpretation, and humorous inter- pretation. Seated: Arthur Gage, Richard Warner, Nelson Valeri, Henry Osowski, Leo Fortin. Standing, Alfred Gendron, Dennis D’Onfro, William Appleton, Robert Perrault, Ronald Mazzaferro, Stanley Ricker. ART CLUB Row 1: Barbara Caswell, Douglas Heline, Marie Moreau, David Kornik, Ernest Brassard, Dennis Rosa. Row 2: Beverly Bergeron, Julie DiRusso, Shirley Williams, Linda Peloquin, Karen Erdmann, Betty Corkum. Row 3: Gary Lisciotti, Vincent Tata, Rocco Petitto, James Doig, John Tata, Richard Allen. STAMP CLUB ART CLUB Those students participating in the Art Club activities meet each Tuesday morning to do still life paintings. They are taught the techniques of using pastels, oils, water colors, and charcoal. At the begin- ning of the period, Mr. Claude Munson, their faculty advisor, analyzes the progress of each person’s draw- ing and offers suggestions that benefit the entire class. During the remainder of the time, the members work diligently to complete their work. Sa OFFICE ASSISTANTS Row 1: Lyn Skinner, Nancy Ly- stella, Ann Crotch, Susan Gardner. Row 2: Jane Ressiguie, Sandra Giadone, Elaine Scherer. Seated.: Barbara Yule, Jane Ressiguie, Betty Swanson, Secretary; Richard Millette, Nelson Valeri, President; Lynn Skinner, Treasurer; Linda Boucher, Diane Angelini. Standing: Robert Goss, Roger Angelini, Ronald Ringer, Donald Shaw, Vice President; David Grossi, James Cozenza, Robert St. Cyr. STUDENT CABINET 42 The Student Cabinet, composed of four representatives from each class, along with the two class presidents, represents the student body as a whole, both in school and in the commu- nity. They sponsor the winter carnival ball and the interclass relay in June, serve as a welcoming committee for new students, and publish a student handbook. At the Open House Dedication on November 10 and 11, they assisted other students as ushers. During Christmas, they sponsored the assembly which was performed by the students from the Fitchburg State College. They were invited in January to a luncheon with the Rotary Club, and were also taken on a tour of E. I. Dupont de Nemours Company. A unique service was performed when the cabinet members hosted the nine competing schools in the Massachusetts Secondary Schools Drama Festival in March. SCIENCE CLUB 4 £ acgpencairenee a : . Row 1: Peter Howe, Peter Griffiths, Richard Forster, Mr. Kendall. Row 2: Edward McHugh, Raymond Falk, Kenneth Ridlon, Jay Such, Thomas Hazzard. Row 3: Peter Leon, Edward Blair, Brien Allardice, Edward Gulliver, Norman Beaudet. BIOLOGY CLUB LO GY The Biology Club, guided by Mr. Christopher, offers members an opportunity for original investigation, suited to their own individual interests. Beyond additional laboratory work, the club takes field trips G [ U Bs during warmer weather, and increase their knowledge about their living environment. For those students who have not had previous experience in biology, membership in this club is particularly rewarding. Row 1: Mary O’Bara, Kathleen LeBlanc, David Horgan, Robert Gillis, Gretchen Damon, Susan Nicholson. Row 2; Prudence Senay, Francine Miller, Mary Papia, Marilyn Weeks, Joan Bouchard, Richard Brown, Thomas DeFelice, Peter Jancaitis, Marilee Carter, Linda Pitts, Linda McDonald, Martha Mosher, Susan Boucher. Row 3: Joel Hurwitz, Paul Charpentier, Richard Blood, George Garrity, Paul Harris, Glen Buffum, Richard Boyd, David Poppel, Ralph Dailey, Larry Gendron, Bryant Firmin, George Finklestein. re Be we: : 43 CHESS CLUB The Chess Club, under the direction of Miss Helen Hartnett, has been formed to pro- vide those students who know the game or wish to learn it an opportunity to play chess. The twenty-four members of the club meet each week with the goal of improving their skill. The group hopes to organize an intra- club tournament. CHESS CLUB OFFICERS Row 1: Kenneth Meade, President; Geoffrey DiMego, Vice President. Row 2: Steven Hitov, Treasurer. Absent: Richard Pandiscio, Secretary. CHESS CLUB Row 1; Dennis Grammont, Steven Hitov, Kenneth Meade, Geoffrey DiMego, Richard Warner, Stanley Ricker. Row 2: Joseph Grevalese, Lawrence Hammare, Lawrence Flynn, Frank Martini, Gregory Whittet, Lawrence Fuhrman. Row 3: Nolan Anderson, Philip Lowe, Thomas Byrne, Leo Fortin, Richard Bartlett, Michael Glasheen. First row: Gail Bartlette, Suzanne Mayhew, Kathleen Coleman, Karen Nash, Linda LaFleur, Lyn Martin, Eloise Boyle, Mary Gauthier. Second row; Miss Louise ‘Cavanaugh, Advisor; Lona Corbino, Lorna Tisdale, Nancy Rainville, Constance Letters, Diane Auger, Panela Knight, Karen Roddy, Nancy St. Laurent, Kathleen Fraturelli, Cecile Leclair, Barbara Auger, Nancy Pirro, Patrica Colcord, Carmen Rivera, Anna Lanciotti. Third row: Jean Ferguson, Beverly Airse, Valarie Lauricella, ‘Beverly Cowger, Carolyn Wyman, Diane Murray, Carole Gagnon, Betty DeLauretis, Marie Barba, Earlyn King, Joan Maco, Linda Kullman, Mary Ann Pompei, Diane Irish, Lois Devino, Linda Lawler. GROUP LEADER’S CLUB First row: Frank Steffanides, Bruce Hargraves, Barry Foss, Claude Benoit, John Pompei. Second row: Dennis Martin, William Marien, Robert Lovell, Paul Rouleau, David Pike, Ralph Swanson. Third row: Peter Remy, Michael Salvator, Ralph Wallace, Joseph McGee, Frank Nass, Steve Lanciani, Roger Mercier. 46 SPORTS A wealth of memories for any L.H.S. student will lie in the sports program of the school. There will be memories of the many games at which he cheered, of the frustrations and joys of games in which he participated, and of the intense rivalries of which he was a part. At no other time has a student such an excellent opportunity to fulfill the Greek ideal of ‘‘a sound mind in a sound body.” Through competitive athletics he strives for perfection. His body is disciplined for self-control and grace, and in teamwork he learns coordination and cooperation. A spirit grows which includes the entire student body. In the new aI NNNEENEEeEeeeeeees THE gymnasium and on the playing field, he is able to pursue the Greek ideal to the fullest, and in the future, he will look back, prizing the opportunity he had to develop his body as well as his mind for the life ahead. (LUE AND WHITE ATHLETIC TEAMS ARE A VITAL PART OF A STUDENT'S LIFE SS. H ¢ ATL BRODERICK MISSES 200th CAREER WIN. At the outset of the season, veteran Coach Broderick had 198 victories to his credit; however, the Blue Devils were able to outscore | the opposition only once in addition to gaining a lone tie. Nevertheless, | the Blue and White proved themselves at Gardner on a memorable | Veterans’ Day and added a bit of glory to an otherwise disappointing | campaign. Richard Salvi Nelson Valeri LHS O—NASHUA 18 Hoping to equal last year’s spine-tingling win over Nashua, Leominster fell victim to the Granite Staters’ powerful machine, sparked by an outstanding backfield. The Blue Devils were unable to launch any | sustained offensive drive, their deepest penetration coming just before | halftime when Marrama hauled in a Horgan pass on the Nashua 42. Twice Leominster’s defense stopped Nashua touchdown drives only | to have the Purple eleven score on a safety and a field goal. LHS 0—MARLBORO 32 Playing its initial home game of the season, Leominster was pitted against highly-touted Marlboro. In the first half the Panthers, scoring | four times, virtually eliminated the Blue Devils from the game. Leominster’s fumbles, combined with the visitors’ speed and pitch-outs, | spelled defeat for the Blue and White. eT aa ae Arthur Gage Reggie Gonthier Laurie Ojala Paul Christopher Stanley Bergeron Marcel L’Etoile Jay Love IIE EEEIIIISSNSSS CC S ' SSS oy 575 _ i 87°85 ; Row 1; Steven Cutter, Philip Marrama, Reginald Gonthier, Richard Salvi, Nelson Valeri, Jay Love, Laurie Ojala, Arthur Gage, Stanley Bergeron, Marcel L’Etoile, Francis Lahey. Row 2: Head Coach Charles Broderick, Rocco Candiello, David Grossi, Roger Mercier, Richard Warner, James Cosenza, Robert DeFelice, David Ciprotti, Ronald Ringer, Roger Angelini, Coach Robert Novelli. Row 3: Paul Natchwey, David Horgan, William Cloutier, Martin McGuinness, Dennis Demar, Vincent Joseph, Paul Christopher, Richard Hebert, Ralph Swanson, Coach Charles Damko. Row 4: Rocco Petitto, David Buckley, David Moquin, David Tisdale, Donald LaCouture, John Bell, John Nackey, James Natchwey, Louis Giorgi, David Letters, Amie Lemoine, Ralph Wallace, Paul Charette. LHS O—BROOKLINE 18 With the grim determination of underdogs, the fighting Blue and White invaded Tech Field and held powerful Brookline score- less until late in the second period. Except for a short drive in the third quarter, highlighted by the running of Valeri and Grossi, Leominster failed to penetrate the Townies’ half of the field. A Grossi to Valeri aerial, the only completed pass in the contest, was good for 12 yards. Gage’s punting and the team’s improved tackling were among the afternoon’s few bright spots for Leominster. | | | | Assistant Coach Robert Novelli, Head Coach Charles Broderick, and Assistant | Coach Charles Damko. | | 49 TOUGH SCHEDULE ACCOUNTS FOR POOR GRID SEASON. No. 14 finds a hole in the Nashua line. LHS 6—NEWTON SOUTH 22 ; is ie Despite a vastly improved rushing game and an increase in completed passes, Leominster was denied in a bid for its initial win. However, the Blue and White did succeed in putting themselves on the scoreboard via a pass play from Mercier to Gage. In the second half the Blue Devils over- came the Lions’ defensive line but failed to reach the end zone. LHS 0—MANCHESTER MEMORIAL 26 Unseasonably warm temperatures failed to light a spark beneath Leominster as the team suffered its fifth straight setback under the lights at Manchester's Athletic Field. The Blue and White’s longest drive, 53 yards, came close to the if ® ¢ ’ ‘ Fy re ; ) ¥0 i, Ae , goal line—but not close enough. It was primarily the defensive play of Gage and Salvi that prevented the Crusaders from increasing their margin of victory in the penalty-marred contest. LHS 0—REVERE 32 Faced with a strong contender for the State Class B title, Leominster was swamped by the Beach City eleven. As in the Marlboro encounter, the Blue and White were baffled by a slick backfield. It was not until the final stanza that the Blue Devils were able to pick up yardage with any degree of regularity. Leominster, with an upset it mind, takes the field on Thanksgiving Day. LHS 6—GARDNER 0 Bent upon entering the win column, the Leominster eleven delivered to their fans the major upset of the North Worcester County season by upending the formidable Wildcats of Gardner at rainsoaked Stone Field. Returning the opening kickoff in a series of ten plays, the Blue Devils jumped to an early one-touch- down lead and, in so doing, virtually paralyzed the Gardner team. The score resulted from a Mercier-to-Gage pass, which capped a number of fine runs by other members of the squad. The failure to make the conversion proved inconsequential since the Blue and White’s inspiring defenses held the Wildcats scoreless for four bruising periods of play. Stan Bergeron goes all-out against Revere. ‘Art Gage turns in alert defensive play to the dismay of an intended Wildcat receiver. LHS 0—FITCHBURG 20 Buoyed by its last two successful outings, the Before a sparse crowd at Doyle Field, Leo- LHS Blue Devils came onto Doyle Field on Thanks- . | | LHS 6—Worcester North 6 | minster struck paydirt on a 59 yard pass play from | Mercier to Gage in the opening moments of a hotly- contested fray. The Blue Devils’ try for a two point conversion missed by a matter of inches, setting ‘the stage for what was to end in a 6-6 deadlock. The Worcester intra-city champions quickly bounced | back with a touchdown. From then on LHS defenses halted five Polar Bear drives by intercepting three passes and recovering two fumbles. With one minute showing on the scoreboard, the Blue and White managed to get off ten plays and had reached the | visftors’ 15 yard line as the final whistle blew. | Art Gage attempts to escape from the clutches of a fallen FHS defender. giving Day in the role of the underdog. Unfortunate- ly, this classification proved to be correct. By the end of the first period, the Red and Gray had scored twice and had caged the LHS offense. Fitchburg, quite simply, played possession football for most of the game. LHS tried valiantly, but vainly, to score on a last-minute pass play which was ruled incom- plete because the receiver was out of bounds. Coach Broderick’s Blue Devils’ loss marked their first in the traditional rivalry since 1958. Ringer tries to cut around end in Turkey Day classic. SAHINS Ze, EONS 7 aye f ae Ee’. ‘ . a nhs ae : Nn . Des Row 1: Roger Mercier, David Horgan, Irving Hines, Sam Marrone, David Grossi, Robert Gillis. Row 2; Manager William Ward, Kevin Magane, Thomas Byrne, Edward Mason, Thomas Miller, Thomas Simonds, Coach Theodore Damko. Head Coach Theodore Damko, Coach Peter Michaels. Lancelot Fowler ends role as LHS basketball mentor. 52 LHS IS FACED WITH MAJOR REBUILDING TASK. Since Leominster retained only one veteran from last year’s highly successful team, Coach Ted Damko, in his first year as head basketball mentor, was faced with a major rebuilding task. Playing its first contest of the season away from home court, an inexperienced LHS five found the going rough as the Tomahawks of Algonquin Regional scalped the Blue Devils, 64 to 48. Making their debut on the floors of Leominster’s new gymnasium, the Blue and White quintet led a sharp Lunenburg squad for the major part of the fray, only to suffer a heartbreaking setback when Lunenburg’s Pete Carrier sank two last-minute foul shots to give them a 46 to 45 win. Falling into a bad slump, the Blue Devils lost their next four games. LHS fell victim to Southbridge, 60 to 47; to Lunenburg, 72 to 57; and to Millbury by scores of 64 to 46 and 54 to 46. For the first time in seven outings, Leominster entered the win column by defeating a spirited Alumni team. The varsity squad surged ahead in the third canto on the shoot- ing of Bob Gillis and Ron Ringer and were able to hold the lead for a 47 to 37 victory. Despite a late scoring drive, Leominster went down to defeat at the hands of visiting St. Bernard’s, 67 to 62, in a tension-filled contest. Sam Marrone of LHS copped the scoring honors with 27 points. Invading the court of arch-rival Fitchburg, Leominster was jolted, 69 to 50. The Academy Streeters jumped to an early 21-10 lead in the first quarter and experienced little difficulty the rest of the way. Trailing throughout the game, the Blue and White pulled to within three points of Gardner in the fourth period but were finally repulsed, 49-44, Going on a scoring spree in the second half, Athol dealt LHS a decisive 81-66 loss. Marrone’s layups and Ringer’s work off the boards shone in a losing cause. Ed Mason Tom Simonds Irv Hines i. COMING Te. Tom Byrne ROM ] NS Pex Bob Gillis Dave Horgan Sam Marrone Dave Grossi 53 LHS POSTS 4-15 MARK. LHS players are eager to control jump ball at Lunenburg. Bob Gillis seems to be being guarded as closely as possible by Lunen- burg’s Tom Byron. 54 Determined to avenge an earlier loss, the Blue Devils edged Southbridge, 44-42, as Ringer tapped in a rebound seconds prior to the buzzer. Ringer and Grossi, with 12 and 10 points respectively, paced LHS to its first interscholastic win of the season. Unable to extend its winning ways, LHS lost for the second time to St. Ber- nard’s, 72-44. A capacity crowd was on hand to see the Blue and White drop their fifth game in North Worcester County com- petition. Pitted against heavily favored Nashua, LHS almost turned in a major upset but failed to preserve a 31-22 halftime lead as the Purple pulled ahead, 55-50. In a close contest the GHS Wildcats utilized the free throw line to gain a 53-46 win. LHS battled to the end and even held an edge in floor goals. In a game decided in the closing mo- ments, LHS was edged out by Algonquin Regional, 65-63. The Blue Devils were with- out the services of Sam Marrone, but Irv Hines performed creditably in his place. Fighting off a late Athol rally, LHS managed to gain its first area win by a 70-67 margin. Accurate shooting and aggressive rebounding were the key factors in the Blue and White victory. Gillis, Dean, and Ringer all hit in double figures for LHS. Handicapped by the loss of Bob Gillis, LHS was trounced, 64-32, by host Nashua. The Granite Staters Ted throughout the game. Defying all odds and playing like cham- pions, Coach Damko’s Blue Devils defeated arch-rival Fitchburg, 71-60, with incredibly little difficulty. Dave Grossi’s floor goal put Leominster ahead, 2-0, and never once did LHS relinquish its lead. Bob Gillis, with 29 points, led the overwhelming Blue and White offense. As the final buzzer sounded, LHS fans streamed out of the stands to congratulate team and coach for a job well- done. Grossi stretches for the ball as Ringer and Dean look on. Ringer grapples the ball as does Pete Carrier of Lunenburg. Grossi outleaps Fitchburg opponent. Sam Marrone finds himself up in the air at Fitchburg. SPIRITED MERMEN BATTLE TOUGH COMPETITION The win-loss records of the Swim Team fail to do justice to a determined, but trouble-plagued team. With only seven returning lettermen, lack of manpower was one of the biggest problems to be met by first year coach, Frank Gilliat. The diffi- culties incurred while developing an experienced team from the large crop of underclassmen were ones that would have taxed the patience of even a seasoned mentor. Injuries took their toll, with two key swimmers suffering casualties in the Brook- line meet alone. Despite these particular injuries, victory eluded the L.H.S. swimmers by a mere three points in this hotly contested meet. The season did produce some outstanding individual per- Wayne Ellice Steven Tharler Randy Vallaincourt 56 formances. The record breaking efforts of Ley Ricker and Randy Vallaincourt, who paced the scoring with sixty-nine and sixty- eight points respectively, were especially noticeable, quite often resulting in double wins apiece. During the campaign, Ricker set a new high school record in the individual medley event and a new high school and pool record in the four hundred yard freestyle. Vallaincourt likewise shattered the existing high school marks in the fifty and hundred yard freestyle events and also in the hundred yard butterfly. For an inexperienced team with such tough competition, the spirited L.H.S. mermen should be commended for their unfailing determination and enthusiasm. RECORD L3H Se eee 55 Boston Latin 2: cee LHS ee ees 41 Worcester Y.M.C Al = oe 53 LHS 32 ee 48 Huntington’ Prep 2 eee L.HiS.23 eee 35° Gardner 2. LHS eee 43 Fitchbuto LiMn Ss ee eee 46 Brookline. 2225 ee. eee iH Sa eS ete 29° “Andover: ..:e oe eee - Richard Allardice Dennis Amico CS UFF F ¥'Y BUARN ; R OF SWIMMING IN FRONT re First row ( .-t.): Coach Frank Gilliat, Norman Brooks, Steven Tharler, John Pichette, Ley Ricker, Robert Marshall, Randy Vallaincourt, Wayne Ellice, Richard Allardice, Fred Gillis. Second row; Timothy Green, Peter Marshall, Gordon Fisher, Brian Gaffney, Donald Burnap, Lance Flynn, Brian Allardice, Edward McHugh, Daniel Rogers, Dennis Amico, Jay Such. Fred Gillis Robert Marshall John Pichette 57 Row 1: Nancy Cahill, Laura Guilmette, Diane Tocci, Mary Charlotte Cooper, Gretchen Damon, Cheryl Floyd. Row 2: Mrs. Pothier—Coach, Peg Iacoboni, Linda Pitts, Carol Johnston, Joan Seaver, Liz Willoughby, Kathy Pierce, Norma Jean Piermarini, Mary Ann Pompei, Deanne Morin, Jackie Chester. Absent: Mary Champagne. LIMITED PRACTICE TIME PROVES TO BE A FACTOR IN HOCKEY SEASON Bottom: Defensemen attempt to block a goal. Top: The girls score during the seniors’ girls-boys hockey game. SCORES Lepminsterg seers 0 Wachusett Regional . Leominstet; 2323 eee 1 Gardner ........ Leomitistetee =. 2 Shrewsbury ...... Senior Gitls set ee im 1 Senior Boys . Nancy Cahill Mary Charlotte Cooper Left: The players set up a tight defense. drives downfield. Soeasaag = Where did the ball go? Gretchen Damon Cheryl Floyd Peg Jacoboni Norma Jean Piermarini Mary Ann Pompei Laura Guilmette Kathy Pierce Linda Pitts Diane Tocci The boys scramble wildly for the ball. zs Leominstétr:2. ee 38 Gardner). eee 48 Deominstéraene meee 45 Athol 22 eee 63 Leominster..............-.-.-- 46 Athol 22 eee 27 Leom instetsaxe-e eee 39° Oakmont? aye 43 Leominster: se 39 Gardner eee 44 Leomiitister 2:e=e eee 31 Cushing Academy .... 15 a : Se Row 1: Virginia Grubb, Linda Pitts, Francene Nash, Margaret Iacoboni, Mary Ann Pompei. Row 2: Dorothy DiPrima, Gale Linenkemper, Sally Sheldon, Deanne Morin, Gretchen Damon. Absent: Sue Fricke, Joan Seaver. GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM POSTS 2-4 SEASON Gretchen Damon Sue Fricke Virginia Grubb Peg Iacoboni 60 Cene Nash Linda Pitts Mary Ann Pompei Sally Sheldon oo Cene Nash goes up for the tap against an Athol opponent. “Somebody help m e!” yells Deanne Morin as she hauls down a rebound. An Athol player throws a right to the chin of Sally Sheldon. Peg Iacoboni goes “That's not fair; she has two legs,’ Sue Fricke heads Bottom: Peg Jacoboni fires from the is the protest against Gretchen, Da- downcourt in pursuit corner. of the ball. Above: Cene Nash cuts for the bucket. Left: Gale Linenkemper chases down a loose ball. 6l STUDENT LIFE Voting in homerooms to accord a fellow-student a particular honor. A tissue-paper flower from gradua- tion. Battered streamers from the Winter Carnival. A prom program. All are symbols of student life away from the classroom and are parts of special school activities which not only carry out the traditions of L.H.S., but also provide opportunities for the social development of the student. Because they are perhaps the most enjoyable of school activities, events of a social nature are those which remain most prominent in the memory of the student; the thrill of a prom or a class play is never gone. The value of such an experience must be measured in its influence upon the maturing process of the student. 62 ees $= ACTIVITIES JUPPLY NECESSARY INGREDIENTS FOR = O bans x U =) a) Lu a) Lu U Zz a x co 63 Renewing acquaintances at lunch ANXIETY RUNS HIGH DURING FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Orientation sessions are welcomed Homework on the second day of school is disheartening For sophomores and upperclassmen alike, the open- ing day at the new Leominster High School was con- fusing and hectic. Sophomores had their first taste of selecting courses, completing program cards in triplicate, and getting acquainted with their upperclassmen and teachers. These attempts to organize as well as be organized resulted in complete chaos for many and lessons in decision-making and self sufficiency for others. Opening class meetings left all students at L.HLS. with innumerable unanswered questions about them- selves, their high school careers, and their academic growth. Students are delighted with the new cafeteria facilities eiiiiidethiaee ee ee Students learn patterns of traffic on the staircases TURKEY WEEKEND PACKED WITH SURPRISES AND HIGH SPIRIT The amateurs Thanksgiving weekend, perhaps the most fun- filled time of the school year, began with the annual Thanksgiving Rally. Pep talks from Mr. Kucharski and Coach Broderick, lively cheerleading performances, exhibitions by the boy cheerleaders, a mock game played by the senior girls as a preview of the L.H.S.— F.H.S. game, and the presence of WBZ television cameramen highlighted the morning rally. On Thursday morning 10,000 enthusiastic spectators viewed (number) contest between the second oldest schoolboy rivals. Although the Leominster High Blue Devils fought hard, the powerful Fitchburg team was victorious. Thanksgiving night, T.A.G. honored the L.H.S. athletes, awarding a MVP trophy to Art Gage. This event climaxed weeks of preparation by participating students who had begun to feel the strain of practice sessions, rehearsals, and the pep rally. The professionals They call me “Fierce Pierce.’’ My helmet’s stuck! 66 All together now, one, two, three... The girls’ football game highlights the rally. Art Gage receives the Most Valuable Player trophy at the T.A.G. awards dance. We're off to see the wizard... 67 ‘i ai y A moment of laughter The Holiday Cabaret attracts a large crowd PRESSURE IS RELIVED WITH ARRIVAL OF CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Mike and Kathy in the dance com- petition A table near the courtyard offers a view of the lighted tree. Guy and Carroll are amused as they sit at their table. 7 : 4 | ® Preparing for the play requires the assistance of make-up specialists. The annual Christmas Assembly, held in the new auditorium, heralded the holidays with a well-acted play entitled, ‘The Town That Couldn’t Have Christmas,” and a superb choral performance under the direction of Mr. Bisceglia. The students were then dismissed to enjoy a much-needed vacation. On December 27, 1963, despite freezing weather, the Holiday Cabaret sponsored annually by the Girls’ Athletic Association put just the right topping on the social activities of the vacation. Students attended the dance at the high school which featured a snowflake theme, cotten- matte snowmen, and sparkling candy cane motif. Flowers from the cast for Miss Ricker A few minutes before the curtain is drawn, the audience whirls with activity. Mary Ashey inspects a prop MID-YEAR EXAMS HEIGHTEN TENSION Returning from Christmas vacation, stu- dents found that exam week had arrived with very little warning. Students, especially those for whom exam marks were critical, spent long days and nights in cramming sessions. The hours of concentrated study, frenzied review sessions, two-hour exams and recess breaks culminated with the close of exam diligence and reward; for others, it was the cessation of a particular course of study and a farewell. week. For most students it was a time of great | : | Look at the bright side, girls! All we can do is fail. Study halls are filled with silent, serious students. “That exam was unbe- lieveable.” 70 Four hours of exams in one day leaves some students grim and pensive. An anxious moment Review sessions help prepare the students for the exams. Concentration is imperative. “Just One more exam to APPETITES INCREASE WITH SPAGHETTI SUPPERS For the first time in many years at Leominster High School, the annual Junior and Senior Spaghetti Suppers were held in the cafeteria rather than at one of the newer elementary schools. The students who worked at b oth of these suppers as waitresses or members of clean up, set-up, kitchen, pub- licity or ticket committees contributed greatly to their successes. Because such tempting food resulted in many diets being recklessly aban- doned, the Spaghetti Suppers not only served to fatten the individual class treasuries, but also to fatten a few famished students. The junior waitresses offer their customers excellent service and attention. Tom, Wayne, John, and Jay agree that dishes are women’s work. 5 . 2 ’ + s ‘ es. uN Mothers of class members prepare and serve spaghetti dinners. Fortunately these cooks had nothing to do with making the sauce. All committees have their final meeting on Tuesday afternoon and receive last minute instructions. 73 the WINTER HUTT HHUUUIUUUUUUUNGHUTULE SEELEUUEEELEVE ET TTL ULCER TEE LEE LHUIIHI TNNNUUUUUILIIIAUT STTUTTUUTTUTTUUTTTTT ATTA a = = —— Teccmenl ee ss Se eS == -_—— ee = -_— i mnnsein ee ee posed ee = somone -_—— = sme After weeks of suspense, the eagerly awaited moment arrives and the newly proclaimed King and Queen enter the ballroom. Mr. Kucharski adjusts the crown of Whit Shaw, King of the Carnival Ball. Betty Lanza ROYAL COURT Neon Velen OF THE CARNIVAL BALL nem ih ee are rr erty) a a some | Queen Barbara Enman and King Whit Shaw Nancy Cahill and Richard Millette ident. A preference for colonial bouquets was ev Cited for quality A brief interlude An intermission reunion A private understanding 5 v a oh ay ro) nn — s ro) ae Le oO 5 er Lae] vo r=} oO An extraordinary RIVER OF DREAMS An unforgettably lovely scene of pastel pink globes, a golden throne and an eye-catching fountain in the inner courtyard provided the setting for the Annual Winter Carnival Ball, sponsored by the Student Cabinet. The royal court heralded the entrance of the queen, Miss Barbara Enman, and her escort, the king, Whit Shaw. After the ball the students con- tinued to enjoy festivities with an appetizing meal at the Old Mill Restaurant in Westminster. Flawlessly attired A study in profile Music by the Russ Cole Orchestra 77 A time when thoughts begin SPRING FEVER RUNS HIGH In spring a young man’s fancy may not always turn to love. But L.H.S. students certainly prove that, regardless of what it does turn to, it doesn’t turn to studies. With everything coming up roses, studies are pushed out of the mind by daydreams and thoughts of the Senior Class Play, the Junior-Senior Prom, and naturally the end of another school year. Playing the role of carefree dreamers, students let the world drift by until mid-term warning cards or an unexpected ice storm jolt them back to reality. Hank Osowski considers production problems connected with senior play. Barbara Enman, Dave Kornik, and Jay Love check the main bulletin board for recent announcements. : : 7 i ' ) : t Lee Anne and Lyn discuss Moliere’s ‘He Wished To Be a Gentleman.” Mrs. Mullan and Mr. Kucharski measure head sizes and heights for graduation caps and gowns. pear rr RE rf a } i 4 ei 79 SENIORS Newness is not a feeling which the sage, worldly senior readily acknowledges. The experiences of his three year transition from sophomore to upperclassman culminate in an ease and familiarity with school life which tends to overpower the many significant and novel sensations that his final year holds in store for him. Initially, a senior experiences new feelings, some of which are a reflection of the personality of the newly- built school, and some of which are derived from his enviable status and new authority. Later comes the realization that this year is more of a beginning than an ending. As the year progresses, the awareness that there is much yet to be learned creates mixed feelings of seniority and immaturity, which grow equally until that day when a senior relinquishes his role to the prospective senior and turns his attention to the totally new life commencing for him. nine cwsees } THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IS A PARADOX, AN ENIGMA, A BOOMERANG, A WONDER, AND MOST IMPORTANT — AN INDIVIDUAL HUMAN BEING WHO IS SEARCHING FOR HIS OWN UNIQUE ROLE. REG ERAS © HD 5 APG SS OES ¢ POOR DOE MHS 4 8 Pw eee eR etl Abt dite aah ee SS i PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The sincerest thanks of the Class of ’64 are ex- tended to our faculty advisors; Miss Alice Chenette; Mr. George Antonioni, who served our class for one year; Mr. George Schroeder; and Mr. Spencer Lunan, for their guidance and encouragement throughout our years at Leominster High School. They have given so freely of their time and interest that all of our activities have been outstanding successes. Although our three years at Leominster High School have gone by unbelievably fast, they are, most certainly, not without pleasant memories and outstand- ing achievements. We have excelled throughout these years academically and athletically, as well as socially. Many of our classmates have received scholastic awards, our athletic events have been conducted on a high level of sportsmanship, and the school social functions have been very rewarding and satisfying. As one of the largest classes ever to graduate from Leominster High, we also have the distinction of being the first class to graduate from the new, ultra-modern high school. A great many of our classmates who have attained high scholastic ratings throughout their school years are now preparing to continue their education at the fine colleges and universities at which they have been accept- ed. Others are about to take their final step into the world of manhood or womanhood. We are now con- sidered young men and women, able to think and act maturely. The time has come for us to live up to the expectations of our parents and teachers. —Richard Millette SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS T RA D - O IF F : C E RS Re a a eames Nelson Valeri, Vice President; Rosalyn Hemingway, Row one: Real Nadeau, Vice President; Gerald Bergeron, President; Vincent Parechanian, Treasurer. Row two: Marcel L’'Etoile, Class Representative; Roger Ambruson, Secretary. Sorat Ne Rm NANCY A. ADAMS Business Choral Club 4; Soph Wel- come Party. JOHN A. ARMSTRONG Business FLAve2: Football Comm 3. Supper Comm 3; Usher 4; Prom ; RICHARD C. ALLARDICE College Preparatory Engineering Soc 4; Supper Camm 3; VAR Swim Team 2, 3, 4; VAR Baseball 3, 4; IC Relays 3, 4. ROBERT J. ARMSTRONG Business Football; Baseball. AA New Look at an Carler Doyle Field Graduation, June, 1963 Seg teal oa CLAIRE E. ALLEN Business S REC Usherette 3. MARY L. ASHEY College Preparatory French Club 3, 4: Sec 3, Pres 4: Choral Club 4: Treas 4; Majorette 2, 3, 4. ROGER H. AMBRUSON Vocational Football Usher 4; Class Sec 4; Class Ballot: Wittiest. LEE P. AVERY College Preparatory Press Club 2; Nat'l Honor Soc 2, 3; Ski Club 4; Sup- per Comm 3, 4; GRAD Ush- er 2; OPEN HOUSE Usher 4; HR Treas 2. Oxperien ce DENIS AMICO College Preparatory Ski Club 4; VAR Swim Team 4; VAR Football 2. ROCHELLE T. BARDIER College Preparatory FNA 4; French Club 4; Career Club 2; S§ REC Ush- erette 3; Prom Comm 3; Li- brary Asst 4, With that peculiar feeling of anticipation, doubt, and curiosity which sophomores know so well, we first encountered L.H.S. We spent the first year being assimilated by the red brick building on West Street. Seniors and homework assignments at first seemed enormous; we sophomores seemed insignifi- cant and inadequate. But gradually, as we began to feel a sense of belonging, seniors appeared less mighty and assignments were at least surmountable. By June of that year we really were a part of the school, and we became as familiar to her as the cracks in her firetower walls and the bent minute hands of her clocks. WILLIAM B. APPLETON College Preparatory MAGNET Editorial 4; OPEN HOUSE Usher 4; Of- fice Asst 3, 4. RENE E. BARON Business VAR Track 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 2, 3, 4; IC Relays 2, 3, 4. JOHN R. BEAUDOIN Vocational Automotive MARIA A. ARMINIO Business Business Club 4; Career Club 2; GAA 2. JULIE BARTLETT General Education Sd@ience Club 4; HR Pres 4. GERALD D. BERGERON Vocational OPEN HOUSE Usher 4; Class Pres. JOHN L. BENSON Vocational Carpentry Best All Around Francene Nash and Henry Osowski JEANNE T. BERGERON College Preparatory GAA 2, 3, 4; French Club 4; Field Hockey 2, 4; Basket- ball 3, 4; Softball; Supper Comm; Prom Comm. STANLEY E. BERGERON College Preparatory Gymnastics Club 4; Football Dee wel Gaikelays ao moa Prom Comm; Supper Comm; Stage Crew 4. DIANA BERNARD College Preparatory GAAS2 3.4: oki) Glub 4: French Club 3, 4; Choral Club 4; Field Hockey 4; Bas- ketball 3, 4; GRAD Flower Girl; S REC Usherette 3; Supper Comm; Prom Comm. RICHARD W. BRILL Vocational OPEN HOUSE Usher 4; Carpentry. PAUL BISSONNETTE College Preparatory Band 2, 3, 4; Supper Comm. Business Supper Comm 3, 4. _w JUDITH E. BRODERICK College Preparatory Int Relations Club 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; S REC Usherette 3. Business Comm 4; Office Ass’t. CONSTANCE J. BOOTH SANDRA A. BROSSEAU S REC Usherette 3; Supper DOREEN BOUCHARD Business SUSAN L. BOUCHER College Preparatory Business Club 2, 4; Supper GAA 2; Choral Club 4; Ma- Comm; OPEN HOUSE Ush- jorette 2, 3, 4; Supper erette. Comm. SANDRA BROWN General Education. MARILYN J. BRYANT College Preparatory French Club 3, 4; FTA 3. 4: Band 2, 3, 4: Field Hockey 4; Basketball Prom Comm 3; Comm 3, 4. The LIS Slory and Our Growing Role The Junior-Senior Prom “Camelot” The first junior class project, a Spaghetti Supper held at the Northwest School, proved to be both a social and financial success. The proceeds from this supper enabled juniors to demonstrate their artistic and creative abilities as they decorated City Hall for the Junior-Senior Prom in May. The dance floor was transformed into the gold and white throne room of a medieval castle. Tournament flags with coats of arms gracefully adorned the walls, alternating with ffeur-de-lis crests in a “Camelot” setting. With experience obtained from their efforts on the supper and prom, juniors willingly assumed the responsibility of hosting graduation events. At the first of these activities, the Senior Recep- tion, junior girls escorted parents and teachers through the receiving line of seniors. On a rainy afternoon at Doyle Field, junior girls formed an honorary guard of flower girls and junior boys prepared the seating arrangement for the graduation exercises. As a final activity the class officers who would lead us as seniors were elected. They were: Richard Millette, President; Nelson Valeri, Vice President; Lyn Skinner, Treasurer; Rosalyn Hemingway, Secretary. Supper PAUL L. BRANAGAN Business Comm 4. | | | CYNTHIA A. CAFFONI Business Field Hockey 4; Basketball 4; Supper Comm 4. Engineering Soc 2; Supper SANDRA BRIDEAU Business GAA 2, 3, 4; Business Club 2; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; HR Treas 2. NANCY J. CAHILL Business VAR Field Hockey 4; Sup- per Comm 3, 4; Office Ass’t 4, JOY CE AS CAISSE Business’ Field Hockey 2; Basketball 3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4. DAVID A. CAPORELLO College Preparatory Engineering Soc 2, 3; Nat'l Honor Soc 2, 3; MAGNET Business 4; Supper Comm 3, 4; GRAD Usher 2; HR V Pres 3; Stage Crew 4. - Most Intelligent Lee Ann Finklestein and Kevin Gamble GAIL CARAVELLI Business GAA 2; Choral Club 4; Ma- jorette 2, 3, 4; S REC Usher- Cticmes Proms Comme ano: Supper Comm 3; HR V Pres A ROSE M. CARBONE Business Supper Comm 4. DAWN CARLETON MARY CHAMPAGNE JOSEPH CICCONE ALBERT COCCI KATHLEEN COLEMAN College Preparatory Business General Education. College Preparatory College Preparatory FTA 2, 3, 4: Sec 3: Pres GAA 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey Engineering Soc 2, 3, 4; Foot- Press Club 2; GAA 2, 3, 4; 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper 2, 3, 4; Supper Comm 3, 4; ball 2; Supper Comm 3, 4. French Club 4; Basketball 2; Comm 3, 4; S REC Usherette S REC Usherette 3. S REC Usherette 3. 2. MARY CHARLOTTE LONA CORBINO WILLIAM CORBY PATRICIA CORLISS JANE CORMIER COOPER Business College Preparatory Business College Preparatory College Preparatory Supper Comm 3, 4; S REC Chess Club 2; Ski Club 4: Choral Club 4; Ski Club 4; Band 2, 3, 4; French Club Spectator Staff 2; VAR Hock- Usherette 3; HR Pres 2; HR Supper Comm 3, 4. 2, 3; Skating Club 4; Pho- ey 3, 4; Prom Comm 2; Sup-__ V Pres 3. tography Club 4; Supper per Comm 3, 4; S REC Usher- Comm 3, 4; IC Relay 4. ette 3. Olass of (96 Deginning of a School's Stistory Miss LHS and Mr. LHS: Betty Lanza and Nelson Valeri What memories we have of our two short, but happy years ‘‘on the hill,” especially those that remind us of the hectic pace created by overcrowding and double sessions. Within its dusty brick walls, our former L.H.S., now the James Gordon Carter Junior High School, retains a special charm and spirit of which we shall always be a part. Yet, when we, the class of 1964, became the first to enter our new Leominster High School, we were proud and confident of our ability to establish the traditions and high standards worthy of its first graduating class. . | ELLEN CONNOLLY College Preparatory GAA 2, 3, 4; S REP 4; French Club 3, 4; Band: Drum Major 2, 3, 4; MAGNET Editorial: Sec 4; GRAD Flower Girl; HR | Pres 3; S REC Usherette; Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Choral Club 4; Ski Club 4. RONALD CORMIER Businéss Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 4; IC Relay. JAMES COOK College Preparatory KENNETH COTE Business Football 2; Supper Comm 4. LEO COURTEMANCHE General Education Var Basketball 3. One-way stairs become another practice in the new school. KRISTINE COUSINS College Preparatory FTA 2, 3, 4: Sec 4; FNA 4; Band 2, 3, 4; French Club 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; MAGNET Edi- torial 4; S REC Usherette 3; OPEN HOUSE Usher 4. JOANNE COWGER Business Business Club 2; Faculty Sec- retary. ROBERT CRAIGUE College Preparatory Ski Club 4. KENNETH CRANSON - BRUCE CRAWFORD ROBERT CROSS SUSAN CROSSMAN College Preparatory Business. Business Business Prom Comm; Supper Comm FTA 2; Engineering Soc 4; GAA 2; Press Club 2; Busi- 3, 4; IC Relay 2. VAR Baseball Manager 2; ness Club 4; Basketball 2; HR Sec and Treas 3. Supper Comm 2, 4; Prom Comm 3, 4. ANN CROTCH Business Skating Club 4; Career Club 2: Office Asst 4; Football Usher 2. JOHN DANTINI CHARLOTTE DAVIS HARRY DAVIS Business College Preparatoty College Preparatory Supper Comm. Guidance Club 2; GAA 2; Engineering Soc 4; Chess FNA; Supper Comm 3, 4; Club 2; GRAD Usher; IC S REC Usherette 3. Relay 3; Supper Comm 3, 4. HENRY DAY ARTHUR DEANE Vocational Business Carpentry. Gymnastics 4; VAR Basket- ball 4; IC Relays. We Spend Our Senior Year in New Surroundings Students file into the auditorium for a break in the daily routine. On September 4, 1963, we entered the new Leominster High School anticipating an exciting year in one of the finest schools in Massachusetts. Once we had familiarized ourselves with the location of our classrooms and the bell schedule, we prepared to make use of the ultra-modern facilities. The language lab- oratory, science laboratories, electric typewriters, busi- ness machines, the huge gym, the imported marble of the showers in the girls’ locker room, the elegant home economics suite, the library with its full-time librarian, the spacious cafeteria and the beautiful audi- torium were tremendously impressive to us. Teachers and students alike were eager to take full advantage of their new surroundings. WILLIAM CURRY GRETCHEN DAMON Vocational College Preparatory Machine Shop; Class Ballot: Career Club 2; French Club Most Likely to Succeed. 37 GAA 2, 3, 4: Treas 4; Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; VAR 4; VAR Softball 3; Basket- ball 2, 3; Supper Comm 3, 4. David Caporello and Lee Avery make use of the facilities in the chemistry laboratory. it VERONICA DeCAROLIS PHILIP DeCHARLES . Business General Education ; GAA 2, 3; Ski Club 4; Field Stamp Club 2, 4; Band: Color | Hockey 2, 3, 4; Basketball Guard. 2, 3; Prom Comm 3; Office Asst 4. RONALD DELMAZZO NANCY DESMARIS CLARA DiMARZJO SIMON D’INNOCENZO General Education General Education. Business Business | Engineering Soc 2. Supper Comm 4. Accounting Club 4; Choral Club 4; Boy Cheerleader 4; Christmas Assembly 2. JAMES DOBSON College Preparatory Chess Club 2; Engineering Soc; Supper Comm 3, 4. 25 ai PATRICIA DONATELLY College Preparatory French Club 2; Career Club GAA 2, 3; Prom Comm Supp Comm 2, 3, 4; Flower Girl 3. x BARBARA ENMAN College Preparatory GAA 2; FNA 4: Vice Presi- dent; Prom Comm 3; S REC Usherette; Supper Comm 3; GRAD Flower Girl. School Urewed by Thousands During Open Ttouse “If ever there was a cause... DARLENE FARMER College Preparatory French Club 4; MAGNET Editorial 4; Choral Club 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3; S REC Usherette; GRAD Flower Girl. it is the cause of education.” These words of Horace Mann, which marked the cover of the dedication booklet for the opening of Leominster High School, express the underlying philosophy of the aims of this school. Here, nothing is spared to provide and equip each individ- ual student with the basic necessities of education, so that he may achieve well-defined, desirable goals in his lifetime. The estimated 14,000 visitors who viewed the new, three and one-half million dollar structure, which accommodates 1200 students, saw that the city of Leominster recognized its responsibility to provide the best possible facilities for its high school students. Situated on forty acres of Jand, the three year academic and four year trade high school features units which centralize activities without conflict. Most impressive among: these are the auditorium-gymnasium unit, the cafeteria-homemaking HOWARD D. D’ONFRO Business Art Club 2; Gymnastics 4; HR Officer 3; Office Asst 4. FELICIA FELTRI College Preparatory PLAY A 3, 4. CAROL DUGAN Business S REC Usherette 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; Ski Club 4; Choral Club 4; Business Club 4 NORMAN FERRERA Business Chess Club 2; Football 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 3, IC Relay 3. unit, the science and language classroom-laboratory units and the administration-library wing. The new Leominster High School stands as another indication of progress in the rapidly growing city of Leominster, and in the years to come, this school will play a major role in the education and guidance of its citizens. 92 BOB bo worthy to be upheld by all of toil or sacrifice that the human hand or heart can endure, PATRICIA A. DUGUAY Business Faculty Secretary. LEE ANNE FINKLESTEIN College Preparatory Band 2, 3, 4; MAGNET Ed- itorial 4; Nat'l Honor Soc: V Pres 4; Prom Comm 3; Sup- per Comm 3, 4. WAYNE H. ELLICE College Preparatory Chess Club 2; Engineering Soc 4; Swim Team 2, 3, 4. JAMES H. FISH College Preparatory FTA 2; French Club 3, 4; JANICE G. FITZGERALD College Preparatorys French Club 4; FNA 4; GAA Nat'l Honor Soc 2, 3, 4; 2; Supper Comm 3, 4. MAGNET Business 4; GRAD Usher 2; Supper Comm 3, 4. STEPHEN J. FLATHERS Business Ski Club 4; Engineering Soc 4; IC Relay 3; Supper Comm 4; GRAD Usher 2. Future graduate takes tour GORDON B. FLETCHER Business Track 2, 3, 4. Mayor Cormier speaks at dedication ceremonies. CHERYL A. FLOYD Business Give BD, 3 40 Oke (lele 4; VAR Field Hockey 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Softball 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 4; S REC Usherette CHERYL A. FONTAINE Business Skating Comm 4. Club 4; Supper LEO FORTIN Business Office Asst 4; OPEN HOUSE Usher 4. f MARIE FUSCO College Preparatory Prom Comm 3; S§ REC Ush- ; Supper Comm 3, 4. erette 3) ANITA FRANKLIN Business Italian Club 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3; IC Relay. ARTHUR GAGE Business Group Leader; VAR Football 3, 4; Baseball Office Assistant; IC Ae l tackmos 34; Relays 2, 3, 4. LAWRENCE FRANKLIN General Education. KEVIN GAMBLE College Preparatory FTA 2; French Club 2, 3, 4; Supper Comm 4; MAGNET Editorial 4; OPEN HOUSE Usher 4; GRAD Usher 2; Nat'l Honor Soc 2, 3, 4: Pres 4, SANDRA FRATONI Business Art Club 4; OPEN HOUSE Usher 4; Softball 4. KATHLEEN FRATTURELLI Business Business Club 2, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; S REC Usherette; Softball 2, 3, 4; GRAD Flower Girl; Supper Comm 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Faculty Secretary. STEPHEN GAUTHIER V ocational Machine Shop. SUSAN GARDNER Business Business Club 2, 4; GAA 2; Basketball 2, 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; Office Asst 4; S REC Usherette 3. Traditions ©stablish Lhe Fersonality of LHS New traditions began and old ones were revived in our senior year at L.H.S. The Spaghetti Supper, held in December in the new cafeteria, was an even greater success than the junior supper. For many patrons, it provided an opportunity to become personally acquainted with the cafeteria facilities of the school. Plans for the annual Winter Carnival Ball, sponsored by the Student Cabinet, absorbed the interest of all students in February. Its theme, ‘River of Dreams,” and the selection of Barbara Enman and Whit Shaw as queen and king added to the ball’s uniqueness as the first formal event held in the high school. Coinciding with plans for the Winter Carnival was the announcement of the student directors of the senior play, Lee Anne Finklestein and Lyn Skinner, and production manager, Henry Osowski. Moliere’s He Wished to Become a Gentle- man was the play chosen to be presented by the seniors. Tryouts and rehearsals dominated the schedules of seniors in- volved in the production, the first to be presented in the Leominster High School auditorium. Blue Devil leads cheers at Fitchburg game rally. ’ ROBERT FRATTURELLI Business Pep Club 2, 3; Career Club 2; Supper Comm 4; OPEN HOUSE Usher 4; Office Asst 4, � SANDRA A. GIADONE | Business ' Cheerleader 3, 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; GRAD } Flower Girl 3; Usher Duties 3, 4; Office Asst 4. SUSAN K. FRICKE College Preparatory GAA 2, 4; Choral Club 4; Ski Club 4; VAR Basketball 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; S REC Usherette 3. FREDERICK J. GILLIS College Preparatory Skating Club: Chr 4; Band 2, 3, 4; VAR Swim Team 2, 3, 4; Supper Comm 3. NORENE GIROUARD Business TAG Board 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; Faculty Sec. Lively Leaders Lyn Skinner and Richard Millette BRUCE GIUNTA Vocational Electronics. LINDA R. GOLDMAN College Preparatory FTA 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Supper Comm; S REC Usherette 3. REGINALD GONTHIER Business Basketball 2; Football 4; Sup- per Comm 4; OPEN HOUSE Usher 4. JESSE HARE College Preparatory Stamp Club 2; MAGNET Business 4; Supper Comm 4; GRAD Usher 2. DARRYL GOSS General Education. THOMAS HAZZARD College Preparatory Press Club; Science Club; VAR Baseball 2, 4; VAR Track 4; IC Relays 2, 3, 4; Supper Comm 4; HR V Pres SUSAN E. GOULD Business Business Club 2, 4; Supper Comm 3, 4; S REC Usherette 3; Faculty Secretary. et hia. PHYLLIS HEDSTROM College Preparatory Int Correspondence Club 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Supper Comm AY Tells Se 24 The Space Ora Prings New PETER GRIFFITHS College Preparatory Stamp Club 2, 3; Press Club SANDRA GRAVELLE Business Art Club 3; Supper Comm 3; HR Sec 2; Faculty Sec- retary 4. 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Supper Comm 3, 4; IC Relays 2. ROSALYN JOANN HILDRETH HEMINGWAY Business College Preparatory Int Correspondence Club 2; MAGNET Editorial 4; Prom Supper Comm 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4. HR Pres 3; Class Sec 4. Challenges 1961-1964 were years of space breakthroughs. Commander Alan B. Shepard, Jr., became the first United States astronaut when he went up 116.5 miles in a 302 mile trip on May 5, 1961; Enos, a chimpan- zee, made a safe 2 hour-21 minute orbit on Novem- ber 29, 1961; Lieutenant Colonel John Glenn, Jr., became the United States’ second astronaut on Febru- ary 20, 1962; Lieutenant Commander Malcolm Scott Carpenter completed three orbits on May 24, 1962; Commander Walter M. Schirra, Jr., orbited the globe six times in 9 hours and 12 minutes on October 3, 1962; the Telstar II satellite was launched on May 7, 1963; and Astronaut Gordon Cooper orbited the earth twenty-two times in Faith 7 on May 15 and 16, 1963. New doors were opened to us; nothing seemed impossible. Comm 2; Faculty Secretary. Most Likely to Succeed: Bradley Clark 2; Science Club 4; Baseball VIRGINIA A. GRUBB College Preparatory Pe uidance Club 2; Art Club 14: Basketball 2, 3, 4; Soft- jball; Supper Comm 3, 4; 1S REC Usherette 3; OPEN ‘HOUSE Usherette 4; HR V Pres 2. JOSEPH R. HINES General Education Int Correspondence Club 2; VAR Track 2, 3, 4; IC Relay 2, 3, 4. IRVING HINES Business Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4. LAURA M. GUILMETTE Business JV Basketball 3; VAR Field Hockey 4. HARRISON W. HOWARD General Education Engineering Soc 4; IC Relays 5 PETER C. HOWE College Preparatory Press Club 2; VAR Football 2, 3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3. % 3 : = ‘ MARGARET IACOBONI College Preparatory GAAV 235 4 Press 4: Sec 3: Choral Club 4; VAR Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; VAR Field Hockey 3, 4; VAR Softball 25 A: Most Likely to Succeed Karen Magane LOIS A. IGNACHUCK Business Int Correspondence Club 2; GAA 2, 3; Art Club 4; Bas- ketball 2, 3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 4. hifi� % Mie % r DIANE M. IRISH College Preparatory GAA=2) 3.042 Band 2, 3.4; Orchestra 4; Supper Comm 3, 4: § REC Usherette 3; Prom Comm 3, 4; FHA 4; Spec- tator Staff 2; Career Club 2. CONSTANCE JACQUES Business Business Club 2, 4; Supper Comm 3, 4; S REC Usherette 3; Faculty Sec 4. WILLIAM KENNEY Business Chess Club 2, 4; Engineering Soc 4; Supper Comm 4; Prom Comm 3. DONALD JENSON Vocational Carpentry. WILMA KIBLER College Preparatory ELA 33. 4; Supper Comm MARCIA JOHNS Business Int Correspondence Club 2; Supper Comm 4. EARLYNE KING Business Art Club 2; Supper Comm 4; HR Pres 3; Football Usher 9 RICHARD JORDAN MAUREEN KELLEY Business Business Art Club 2; Supper Comm GAA 2; Basketball 2, 3; 4, Field Hockey 2, 3; Softball 2, 3; Supper Comm 3 743 Prom Comm 3; Faculty Sec 4, MAUREEN KINSELLA Business Career Club 2, 3; Supper Comm 4; HR V Pres 3. SHEILA KIRK WOOD Business 4; Faculty Sec 4. World Leaders Promote K. eligio Us Unity and Kactal © quality Commendable progress was made in religious and social tolerance when Pope John XXIII convened the twenty-first Ecumenical Council in Rome, assembling 2700 high prelates of the Roman Catholic Church and twenty-eight repre- sentatives of other religions to instigate measures for im- proving relations with other churches. Concurrently, in the United States, Negroes asserted pressure through sit-ins, demonstrations and peace marches, in the cause of civil rights and racial equality. Highlighting the Negro movement, James Meredith became the first Negro to attend the University of Mississippi; Edward Brooke became the highest elected Negro state official when the citizens of our own state voted him Attorney General of Massachusetts; and Martin Luther King, Time magazine's Man of the Year, organized a dramatic peace march on Washington. These courageous actions of American Negroes presented a new, dynamic image to the world, revealing a vitality and indicator of events to come. Friendliest Art Gage and Jean Ricci Career Club 2; Supper Comm MARILYN J. KEMP JAMES W. KENDALL College Preparatory Vocational Spectator 2; Career Club 2; Drafting. French Club 3, 4; FNA 4; Choral Club 4; Supper Comm 3, 4; Prom Comm 3; § REC Usherette 3; GRAD Flower Girl 3. Growing football players display hearty appetites during their favorite period— lunch. DAVID M. KORNIK LISA B. KORSHAK Business College Preparatory Art Club 4; Ski Club 4; Art Club 3; Supper Comm Supper Comm 3, 4. 4; S REC Usherette 3. LINDA A. KULLMAN CHERYL LAHIKAINEN LARRY LAMBERT ANNA M. LANCIOTTI College Preparatory General Education General Education Business GAA 2, 3, 4; FHA 4; Choral GAA 2; Career Club 2; TAG Engineering Soc 4; Account- Business Club 2; GAA 2, 3, Club 4; Supper Comm 3, 4. Board; Hockey 2; Prom ing Club 4. Supper Comm 4; S REC Ush- Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; erette 3; GRAD Flower Girl S REC Usherette 3. 3; Faculty Sec. JANET LANIGAN Business Art Club 4; Supper Comm 4, PAUL LAVIN College Preparatory Engineering Soc 2, 4; MAG- PATRICIA LANNEY College Preparatory Career Club 2; GAA 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 4;- Jr VAR Field Hockey 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; S REC Usherette 3. RICHARD LE BLANC Colle ge Preparatory NET Business 4; Ski Club 4; 3. Prom Comm a) Supper Comm 4; AV Aids Ass’t 4. World roblems TPlove From Crisis to Chaos The year 1963 to 1964 brought many significant events. Averill Harriman and Nikita Khrushchev agreed upon a nuclear test ban treaty; American Negroes marched on Washington in a civil rights demonstration; four Negro girls were killed in the bombing of a Birmingham church; the birth of the Fischer quintuplets surprised the nation; the late President Kennedy sent a proposed tax cut to Congress; prolonged strikes paralyzed commerce in East and Gulf Coast ports and halted publication of New York City newspapers; Congress averted a national railroad strike; riots broke out in the Panama Canal Zone, causing friction between the United States, the Soviet Union and Panama; the political situation in Viet Nam grew more critical and African nationalism threatened to erupt in major violence. IC Relays 2; Supper Comm BARBARA LANZA Business GAA 2, 3, 4; Career Club 2; Jt VAR Basketball 3; Jr VAR Field Hockey 2; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; Faculty Sec 4. CECILE LECLAIR Business Business Club 2. f ELIZABETH LANZA College Preparatory Press Club 2; GAA 2; Cheer- leader 3, 4; Supper Comm 3, 4; Prom Comm 3; S REC Usherette 3. ROLAND LECLAIR Vocational Tool and Die Making. DENNIS LA PIERRE Vocational Radio Club 2, 4; Ski Club 4; Football 2, 3; OPEN HOUSE Usher 4; Electronics; Class Ballot: Best Dressed. CLAUDIA LETARTE College Preparatory FIYA 2, 3; GAA 2, 377¢m Ski Club 4; French Club 4; S REC Usherette 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; Prom Comm 3. Lunch provides an opportunity for ani- mated conversation. NANCY LASTELLA JOHN LAUDON Business Ski Club 4; Business Club 2, 4: Pres 4; Open House General Education, Usher 4; Supper Comm 4; ‘Office Ass’t 4. MARCEL L’ETOILE DIANE LUCAS Vocational Business VAR Football 4; VAR Base- Business Club 4; Supper ball 4; Track 2; Class re- Comm 3, 4. porter; Class Ballot: Most Athletic. SAMUEL MAFFEO Business Gymnastics Club 4; Engineer- ing Soc 4; HR Pres 2. KAREN MAGANE College Preparatory French Club 3, 4; GAA 2; FTA 2; Nat'l Honor Soc 2, 3, 4: Sec 4; MAGNET Ed- itor 4; GRAD Flower Girl 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; Prom Comm 3. 3; S REC Usherette “That’s the way it goes.” DONALD MAILLET College Preparatory Debating Soc 3; FTA 2, 3, 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; Football Usher 4; Office Ass’t 3; Cafeteria Vol 4. SHEILA MANN Business Press Club 2; Supper 4. 5g Comm LINDA MANZELLO Business Career Club 4; Open House Usher 4; Faculty Sec 4. PAUL MASSONI Business HR V Pres mal 7 2; Business Club SHIRLEY MARCHETTI General Education GAA 2; Career Club 3, 4; TAG Board; Supper Comm 3, 4; Prom Comm 3; S Rec Usherette 3. RONALD MAZZAFERRO College Preparatory 2; Career Club Career Club 2 : 2; HR Sec 3; Football 4. ketball 2; VAR Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; HR Pres 2; HR V Pres 3, 4; Clerk. LAWRENCE MARINO Business Skating Club 4; Supper Comm 4; Open House Usher 4, CAROL McCULLOCH College Preparatory (GVA OB Sh 42 |e ING 3, Rep 4; Press Club 2; GRAD Flower Girl 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; Prom Comm 3; S. Rec Usherette 3; Library Asst 4. MICHELE MARQUIS PHILIP MARRAMA Business College Preparatory Career Club 2; Group Lead- ers Club 4; Italian Club 4; | VAR Football 2; IC Relays | 2, 3; Basketball 2; Supper | Comm 3, 4. BRUCE McCUTCHEON CAROL McELENEY Business Business Business Club 2; Treas io =p MAGNET Business 4; S Rec Usherette 3; Faculty Sec Senrors Stunned by Assassination of President HNennedy omy be eh) Ba 4 ae Silence had never been so deafening as that which prevailed on November 22, 1963, as the familiar voice of our principal, Mr. Kucharski, an nounced the assassination of President John F. Kenne- dy in Dallas, Texas. Within minutes of the first news flashes, hastily procured televisions rolled down the corridors from the Audio-Visual Aids department to the classrooms, enabling teachers and students to view history in the making. The full impact and the incred- ible realization of its truth will long be retained by every one of us. For the young President Kennedy was taken from our midst at Leominster High School as much as he was from the world, and our flag, which flew solemnly at half mast, evidenced our feelings of respect, honor and affection. Students scurry to buses at dismissal bell. 4, SAMUEL MARRONE | Business Accounting Club 4; Choral 'Club 4; Basketball 2, 3; 1 VAR 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; HR V Pres 2, 3. | ROBERT McGEE College Preparatory | Ski Club 4; TAG Board 3, 4; Career Club 2; IC Relays 3: Football 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4. ROBERT MARSHALL College Preparatory French Club 3, 4; V Pres 4; En- gineering Soc 2, 3, 4; MAGNET Editorial 4; Nat'l Honor Soc 2, 3, 4; Career Club 2; VAR Track Deo GaRelaysm2nno aaa VAR Swimming 2, 3, 4; Soph Wel- come Party 3; Supper Comm 4; GRAD Usher 2. CARL J. McCGREEVY Vocational Carpentry. ROBERT McPHEE Business Career Club 2; IC Relays 2, 3; Supper Comm 3; HR WePresi2; Mr. Kucharski addresses the students and faculty over the intercom system. RICHARD MILLETTE College Preparatory French Club 3; Engineering Soc 4; Career Club 2; VAR Track 2, 3, 4; VAR Basket- jell 2s UG ikrakyy , oh Ze Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; GRAD Usher 2; Class Pres 4, MARGARET MILOSH College Preparatory Stamp Club 2, 4; French Club 4; FNA 4; Supper Comm 3. JOHN MOORE Business SUZANNE MORAND Business Skating Club 4; Press Club 2; MAGNET Business 4; Supper Comm 3; Prom Comm 3; Faculty Secretary 4. DIANE MURRAY Business Career Club 2; Business Club 4; Supper Comm 4. Crore K esponsthility Leads to Growth and Frogress mn Leominster Leominster -local events during the year reflected the many civic responsibilities faced by the community and its citizens. In the November municipal elections, Mayor Laurie J. Cormier was reelected to an unprecedented fifth term, from which he resigned in January, 1964, to accept a federal appointment as regional Civil Defense Director. Civic pride swelled as Mayor Cormier’s distinguished service career in the municipal government of Leominster, El Salvador and Viet Nam was recognized. Further interest in this election was created by the intense and lively discussion of the fluoridation referendum, which was de- MARIE MOREAU College Preparatory EMILY MOREAU College Preparatory GAA 2, 3, 4; Int Corres- FIA 2= GAA 2; Art Club pondence Club 2; FNA 4; 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 4; S REC Usherette Comm 3, 4; S REC Usher- oh ette 3; HR Treas 4; Guidance Club 3, 4. REAL NADEAU Vocational Machine Shop Class V Pres 4, featéd on the ballot by a large majority of voters. Later that month, thousands of citizens, eager to view the new high school, visited the Granite Street site during its two day Open House on November 10 and 11. Dr. Owen B. Kiernan, Commissioner of Education, addressed an audience of proud par- ents, teachers, and friends in our impressive auditorium and praised the city of Leominster and its citizens for their fine efforts. Plans for a proposed library addition and a federal urban renewal project promised to accelerate the atmosphere of progress already in the city. 104 BARBARA MORLOCK Business FRANCENE NASH College Preparatory GAA 3, 4: Sec 4; Natl Honor Soc 4; MAGNET Ed- itor 4; VAR Basketball 3, 4; GRAD Flower Girl 3; S REC Head Usher 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; Field Hockey 4; Softball 3, 4; Prom Comm 3; Choral Club 4. JOHN MOYEN Business Career Club 2; Supper Comm 4; Office Ass’t 3. FRED NASH General Education Guidance Club 2. GAEL M. MURPHY Business Supper Comm 3; Football Usher 4; S Rec Usherette 3. RONALD E. NASS Business Career Club 2. JOAN N. MURPHY Business Career Club 2; Supper Comm 4, LORRAINE M. NAULT General Education Career Club 2; Supper Comm 4, JANET M. NAVAROLI College Preparatory Career 2; FTA 3, 4: V Ptes 4; MAGNET Editorial 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; S Rec Usherette 3; HR V Pres 3. Mad caps Julie Bartlett and Paul Massoni DIANE M. NUTTING Business Career Club 2; FHA 4. 105 LINDA NUTTING Business VINCENT PARECHANIAN Vocational OPEN HOUSE Usher 4; Class Treas 4; Automotive; Class Ballot: Most Depend- able. MARCIA NUTTING College Preparatory Career Club 2; Field Hockey 2; Basketball 3; Supper Comm 3. MARLENE PASIERB Business GAA 2, 3, 4; Press Club 2; Spectator Staff 2; Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Softball 2, 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; S REC Usher- ettens: LAURIE OJALA College Preparatory VAR Football 2, 3, 4; JV Basketball: Manager 3; VAR Basketball: Manager 4. JOHN PERLA Business VAR Track 2, 3, 4; VAR Football 2; Supper Comm 4. HENRY OSOWSKI College Preparatory MAGNET Business 4; TAG Board 3, 4; VAR Baseball 3, 4; VAR Track 3, 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; IC Relays 3, 4; Office Asst 4, MARIO PERLA Business Business Club 2. JULIE PADOVANO Business GAA 2, 3, 4; Press Club 2, 3, 4; Choral Club 2, 3; Spectator Staff 2; MAGNET Business 4; Prom Comm 4; Supper Comm 4; S REC Usherette 3; Faculty Secretary 4. ROBERT PERREAULT JR. Business OPEN HOUSE Usher 4; Sup- ply Clerk 3, 4. Mr. Kucharski awards Bradley Clark, Lee Anne Finkelstein, Lee Avery, Lyn Skinner, and Rosemary Pye letters of com- mendation from the National Merit Scholarship Foundation. CYNTHIA PALLADINO Business MAGNET Business 4; TAG Board 3, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Press Club 2, 3, 4; Supper Comm 4; Faculty Secretary 4. MARK PETERSEN Vocational ; | Machine Shop. | : se MARY PAPIA College Preparatory FNA 4; Prom Comm 3. SANDRA PETRICCA Business Cheerleader 3, 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; OPEN HOUSE Usher 4; Fac- ulty Secretary 4. JOHN PICHETTE Business Career Club 2; VAR Swim- ming 2, 4. Members of the Class of 1964 distinguished themselves in scholar- ship and service throughout their high school years. Nancy Salvatore represented our class in the annual Better Speech Contest for 1961 and 1962; as a sophomore Nancy was a finalist, and as a junior she won third place. Marilyn Bryant and James Fish were chosen to represent Leominster High School as Girls and Boys State representatives in Bridgewater. Francene Nash and Rosemary Pye were nominated for achievement awards from the National Council of Teachers of English. Junior girls selected on the basis of scholarship and service to the school to serve as flower girls at graduation exercises were: Mary Ashey, Diana Bernard, Ellen Connolly, Pat Donnatelly, Darlene Farmer, Kath- leen Fratturelli, Sandra Giadone, Marilyn Kemp, Anna Lanciotti, Karen Magane, Carol McCulloch, Francene Nash, Dorothy Pierce, Mary Ann Pompei, Rosemary Pye, Rebecca Reeve, Janne Richardson, Nancy Salva- tore, Betty Swanson. In the fall of 1963, Lee Avery, Bradley Clark, Lee Anne Finkelstein, Rosemary Pye, and Lyn Skinner received letters of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Foundation. Seniors elected Lyn Skinner to represent the school at the Daughters of the American Revolution Con- vention. Dick Millette was voted representative of the school for Student Government Day in Boston, and senior Bradley Clark received honorable mention in the Better Speech Contest, the first student program presented in the new Leominster High School auditorium. DOROTHY PIERCE College Preparatory GAA 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Debate Club 3, 4; MAGNET Editorial 4; Prom Comm 3; GRAD Flower Girl 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; HR Sec 3; Office Ass’t 4. KATHLEEN E. PIERCE College Preparatory Career Club 2; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 4, MAGNET Editorial 4; French Club 3, Aan G AA eS ea eee Ofal Club 4; VAR Hockey 4; Prom Comm 2, 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; S REC Usher. ette 3. LARRY PIERCE Vocational Tool and Die Making. NORMA J. PIERMARINI College Preparatory GAA 3, 4: Publicity Chair- man 4; Gymnastics Club 4; VAR Hockey 4; Basketball 3, 4: Softball 3, 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4: § REC Usherette 3. ROSEMARY PYE College Preparatory GAA 2; FTA 2; Nat'l Honor Soc 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; MAGNET Editorial 4; Hockey 2; Prom Comm 3; GRAD Flower Girl 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; S REC Usherette 3. 108 NICK PIRRO Business. SHARON QUINN General Education. LINDA PITTS College Preparatory (E7,Vi 2, Be ais fhe Uy Be V Pres 4; Biology Club 4; Career Club 2; VAR Softball 2; VAR Basketball 3, 4; VAR Hockey 4; Supper Comm 4. DAVID RAYNOR Business Skating Club 4; Business Club 3; Career Club 2; Supper Comm 4. MARY ANN POMPEI College Preparatory GAA 2; Career Club 2; FHA 4; VAR Hockey 4; VAR Basketball 4; S REC Usher- ette 3; GRAD Flower Girl 3; IC Relay 3; Prom Comm Be DONALD REGAN College Preparatory Career Club 2; Ski Club 4; VAR Track 3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 4. Memories Hre Kade of Thats CONVERSATIONS... Colorful, classy, and almost things. Check it out... smarten up... outski. What time does the balloon go up? Zap... go wild! GLOTHESi High boots, shifts, head bands, suspenders. Kilts, army-surplus raincoats, mohair sweaters. Wrap-around skirts, patches-on-sleeves, dickies. Saddle shoes, hooded sweatshirts, raccoon collars. PASSING FANCIES... Mashed potatoes, chicken, hully-gully, popeye. The twist, limbo, pony, and the stroll. Cafeteria boycott, ya-ya girls, ferns and clydes. Hootenannies, folksingers, the surfing craze. Elephant jokes, teased hair, football cheers. The Beatles, their haircuts—‘‘Yeah, yeah, yeah!” All these and more will pass with time, But not from our memories—neither yours nor mine. JOSEPH PREZIOSI College Preparatory Career Club 2; Baseball 3. REBECCA REEVE College Preparatory Art Club 2; French Club 3, 4; Debate Club 3, 4; MAGNET Editorial 4; Spectator Staff 2; GRAD Flower Girl 3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4. cs mesinmasernemesrnnntinenne RUBY A. PRINCE PHILIP PRZYBYZEWSKI General Education Business Career Club 2; Skating Club Engineering Soc 2; Account- 4; Supper Comm 4. ing Club 4; Supper Comm 4. )}SANDRA RENZI JEAN RICCI | Business College Preparatory | Career Club 2; Supper Comm GAA 2; Career Club 2; |3; 4; S REC Usherette 3. FNA 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Hockey 2; Prom Comm 3; “It was just a suggestion—you don’t have to get a Beatle haircut.” Supper Comm 3, 4; Office : Ass't 3. . JANNE C. RICHARDSON STANLEY P. RICKER PATRICIA RIDLON PAUL ROBITAILLE College Preparatory College Preparatory Business Business Career Club 2; Choral Club Chess Club 4; Career Club Career Club 2; Prom Comm Guidance Club 2; Skating 4; Ski Club 4; FNA 4; Hock- 2; VAR Swimming 2, 3, 4; 3, 4; Supper Comm 3, 4. Club 4; Supper Comm 4. | | ey 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper VAR Baseball 2, 3, 4; IC Comm 3, 4; S REC Usherette Relays 2, 3, 4; Supper Comm 3; GRAD Flower Girl 3. 3, 4; OPEN HOUSE Usher 4; Office Ass’t 4. 4% DANIEL SALVATORE Vocational Tool and Die. JUDITH RUSSELL Business Business Club 2, 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3; Office Asst. NANCY SALVATORE College Preparatory FTA 2; Soph Rep 2; French Club 3, 4: Sec 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Nat'l Honor Soc 2, 3, 4; MAGNET Editorial 4; Prom Comm 3; Sup- per Comm 3, 4; GRAD Flower Girl 3; S REC Usherette 3; Open House Usherette 4. RICHARD SALVI Business Art Club 4; Career Club 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Open House Usher 4; IC Relays. GILBERT SCHAFFNER Vocational Auto Mechanics. JAMES MATARESE Vocational Auto Mechanics. RICHARD SCIABARASI Business Business Club 2; Track 2, 3, 4; IC Relays 3, 4. DONALD W. SHAW College Preparatory Career Club 2; Biology Club 4; Stamp Club 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Open House Usher 4; Prom Comm 4; Supper Comm 4; Student Cabinet 3, 4: V Pres 4. JAMES SHEEHAN Business Skating Club 4; IC Relay 2; Supper Comm 3, 4. SALLY SHELDON College Preparatory Career Club 2; GAA 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 4; Hockey; Soft- ball; VAR Basketball; Prom Comm; Supper Comm. Learning ee. Never-Cnding Process iia With graduation the routine of daily classes was replaced by a new way of life, but for many, these aspects of our senior year in a new high school will be vivid memories. Student life began with the brief homeroom periods during which we sat mesmerized by the voices of the novel intercom system which delivered the day’s news items and announcements. Missing were morning prayers and Bible readings, banned from recitation by a Supreme Court ruling. At 8:30 we were summoned to our first class, period A, and began a day of learning amidst every imaginable technical aid to education. A break in the routine arrived at lunch-time. The frantic race for a place in the lunch line was superceded by a more frantic search for a place in which to sit. For twenty minutes we dined in an_ elegant, restaurant-like atmosphere surrounded by walls of glass facing an attractively landscaped courtyard. As classes resumed after lunch, many of us fondly remembered the days of double sessions when our school day terminated at noon. However, with the new schedule, we struggled valiantly on until dismissal at 2:30. Public speaking classes give students the opportunity to acquire poise and self-confidence. | Business 4; Supper Comm 3, 4; Prom ELAINE SCHERER GARY SCHUMANN Business Career Club 2; Business Club Art Club 2; Engineering Soc 3, 4, Comm 3; Office Ass’t 4. CHY AU N. SHEN College Preparatory KAREN A. SHUMWAY Business Business Club 2; Supper Comm 4; Library Ass’t 4. Engineering Soc 2, 4: Sec 4; GRAD Usher 2; Supper Comm 4. PAMALA SIDILAU Business Career Club 2; Business Club 4: Sec 4; Supper Comm 3, 4; Faculty Secretary. Conscientious students Lee Avery, Mary Ashey, and Marilyn Bryant prepare for mid-year exams. DOUGLAS SIMONDS College Preparatory Career Club 2; Ski Club 4; Engineering Soc 4; Radio Club 2; Supper Comm 4. LYN SKINNER College Preparatory Social Living Club 4; French Club) 25) GAA 2; Supper Comm 3, 4; Prom Comm 2, 3, 4; Student Cabinet 2, 3, 4: Class Treas 3, 4; Office Asst 4. CHERYL SMITH Business Business Club 2, 4; Faculty Secretary. eat SANDRA SMITH Business Business Club 2; Supper Comm 3; Faculty Secretary 4, PATRICIA SPACCIAPOLI Business TAG Board 4; Career Club 2; Basketball 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Supper Comm 4; S REC Usherette 3. Tt STEVE THARLER College Preparatory Chess Club 2; French Club 3, 4; MAGNET Business Manager 4;°Swim Team 3, 4; Supper Comm 2, 3; Prom Comm‘3, 4. LOREN TISDALE Business Engineering Soc 2; Baseball VAR 3, 4. Prom Comm 4; Supper Comm 4; RAYMOND STACY Vocational Drafting DIANE TOCCI Business JV Basketball 2, 3; JV Hock- ey 3; VAR Hockey 4; Supper Comm 4. BETTY SWANSON Business GAA 2; TAG Board 4; Cho- tal Club 4; Field Hockey 2; Softball 2; GRAD Flower Girl 3; Prom Comm 2, 3, 4; Class Sec 3. Student Cab- inet: Sec 2, 3, 4. DONNA TORCOLETTI Business Career Club 2; S REC Usher- ette 3; Faculty Secretary 4. JOHN TATA Business Accounting Club 4; Christ- mas Assembly 3; Basketball 2,3; 4: RANDY VAILLANCOURT Business Business Club 2; Swim Team 2013 0A: Senzors Summon WM: aturily to leet Commencement... TAA Sime of ‘Transition Graduation ceremonies at Doyle Field THE LAST TIME It will be here. That day when something ends . the melodious Sand of a teacher’s voice on the last day that his tune shall be sung to me. I shall be waiting for the last few hours not able to move back time to the day when it first began when I, young and hopeful, entered the room and waited. —Janet S. Kissler New York City ROSEMARY TERSIGNI Business Business Club 4; Career Club PAMELA TESSIER Business Business Club 2, 4; MAG- 2; Supper Comm 3; S REC NET Business 4; Supper Usherette 3. Comm 3; S REC Usherette 3; Faculty Secretary 4. ... and the once-filled halls are empty now. NELSON A. VALERI College Préparatory Engineering Soc 3, 4; Cho- ral Club 4; VAR _ Football Daa) VV Basketball 2563: VAR Baseball 2, 3, 4; Prom Comm 2, 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; Class Pres 2; Class V Pres 3, 4; Office Ass’t. CAROL VALERI General Education Supper Comm 4. RICHARD A. WALES WILLIAM R. WARD LINDA L. WATKINS DAVID VALOIS Business Business Business Business Christmas Assembly 4; Office TAG Board: Treas 3, 4; Int Correspondence Club 2; Ass't. Career Club 2; Business Club Skating Club 4; Supper 4; Baseball 4; Hockey 3, 4; Comm 3, 4. Prom Comm 3; IC Relays 2, 4; OPEN HOUSE Usher 4; Supper Comm 3, 4; HR V Pres 3. SHEILA WILLETTE CHARLES WHEELER LAUREEN WHITE ELAINE WHITNEY General Education College Preparatory Business College Preparatory Career Club 2; Supper Comm Career Club 2; MAGNET Business Club: Treas 4; Ca- EBT AS 2,035) 4; Bands2.74; es 4: HR Sec 2. Business 4; Track 3; Supper reer Club 2; Supper Comm Supper Comm 3, 4; © Comm 4; Open House Usher; a. Comm 3; HR Pres 2. ; IC Relay 2, 3. Cah With an Snterest O Ttis Own Appreciation of music ? crhcnisiplesiohs Self-expression in art @eeewrwrrwve 4 remem tere i maint re. on Challenges of science 114 IN MEMORIAM ( Su - Ohiatheop : 3 = Sea a 55 of 1964 . ve 22 Donald Angeli Class of 1964 5 I] CURRICULUM The Leominster High School curriculum has been organized to provide the student with a liberal education; one which allows each course’s subject-matter to be thoroughly and comprehensive- ly studied. Courses are designed to appeal to diverse interests and abilities. For science-and-mathematics-minded students study in physics, chemistry, and basic and advanced courses in mathe- matics is provided. Literary-minded pupils may choose from four languages and courses in English. The social studies department includes classes in sociology, American history, world history and American government among others. Incorporated into the new Leominster High School is a trade division where opportunity is presented to students who wish to develop manual abilities. The curriculum includes courses in drafting, carpentry, engineering-drawing, and elec- tronics. A realistic approach to practical problems and the latest equipment provide the students with an excellent background for industrial and technological careers. Whether in a language laboratory, at a business machine, in the home economics room or with industrial equipment, the hours a student has spent in the classroom, though seemingly long at times, are worthwhile and valuable. In ever-varying ways the subjects are presented to him—sometimes through time-honored methods, at other times, through bold, new experi- ments. No matter what the subject or the manner of its presenta- tion, the knowledge gained is the foundation that the student carries into his future life. 116 My THE STUDENT SEARCHES FOR KNOWLEDGE, AND AMAZES OTHERS WITH HIS VITALITY, SCOPE, AND ABILITY. Lud, MATHEMATICS The mathematics department includes commercial and college preparatory mathe- matics. Headed by Miss Hartnett, the cours- es consist of basic and consumer mathematics, business mathematics, plane geometry, solid geometry, algebra and trigonometry. The pro- gram is geared to the needs of the well-edu- cated citizen who should have a knowledge of the mathematics that provide the founda- tion for much of our progress. SCIENCE Included in the science depart- ment, headed by Mr. Kendall, are the new and highly modernized chemistry, physics and biology lab- oratories. These facilities are avail- able to assist the student in master- ing his selected field of science. In the present-day Space Age, the student can better understand scien- tific problems with the help of these facilities. FOREIGN | LANGUAGES The foreign languages depart- ment, headed by Miss Alice Chen- ette, includes: French I, I, and I; Italian I and II; German I and II; and Latin I and II. These languages are taught in the classroom and in the new language laboratory. Al- though the study of a foreign lan- guage requires concentrated effort on the part of the student, he is rewarded, at the end of his first year, in that he has a knowledge of the basics of the language, such as reading, writing and simple con- versations; and by the end of his second and third years, he has the satisfaction of being able to do well in all of thesevareas. ENGLISH Before graduating from Leominster High School, it is necessary that each student complete four years of English, whether it be college Eng- lish, business English or general English. The pupil is graded on his abilities in reading, writ- ing, speaking and listening. Studies in grammar and composition, class discussions, films, book reviews, essays, and literature compose the greater part of the English curriculum. Miss M. Elizabeth Colley, head of this department, regulates the use of books, which now includes programmed in- structional materials and a wide variety of paper- back selections. oo EEE? S8EED ee AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS This year the audio-visual aids department, directed by Mr. Cousins, has been fortunate in acquiring many new television sets, tape recorders, record players, three kinds of projectors, and an extensive filmstrip library. As it is responsible for the supply of all such equipment to the entire Leominster public school system, it can be expected to expand at an even greater rate in the future. Presently Mr. Cousins is assisted in his work by Paul Lavin, but next year he plans to train a corps of boys to help with the use of this equipment in the classrooms. Ag, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The business administration depart- ment, directed by Mr. Fenton, consists of business law, stenography, typing, trans- cription, salesmanship, bookkeeping, and office practice. The courses are intended to guide the students in becoming efficient businessmen and secretaries. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical education is of- fered to each student at least twice a Week. With the fold- ing partition in the gymnasi- um, it is possible to have simultaneous classes for boys and girls. The new and mod- ern equipment, which includes ropes, rings,.a trampoline, and parallel bars, lends variety to the classes while helping the students to become physically fit. 120 SOCIAL STUDIES The social studies department, headed by Mr. John Magane, is divided into seven main subjects; United States history, economics, sociology, Ameri- can government, world history, geography, and hu- man relations. Each of these subjects is taught by means of lectures, book reviews, class discussions, films and tape recordings. Except for United States history, which is a required subject, all the social studies classes are elected according to the need of the individual in planning for his future career. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Available for the first time in many years to the students of the academic high school, the highly technical, industrial arts program has been very successful. Classes in this branch of the practical arts include woodworking, metal- working and printing. The courses provide the male stu- dent an opportunity to find and cultivate his abilities in a trade. MUSIC The music classes, under the direction of Egidio Bisceglia, are fomulating a stable and varied background in music. Through- out the year, they have been studying music from the Classical Era, paying special attention to the Baroque Period and the composers of that time such as Bach and Mozart, to our twentieth century Stravinsky and Gershwin. There are studies of the essentials of music, singing in harmony, and some jazz to satisfy the versatile music enthusiast. PUBLIC SPEAKING Speech classes, under the supervision of Miss E. Lillian Ricker and Mrs. Florence Far- well, are aimed at teaching the correct and effective meth- ods of public speaking. The surroundings in which the pu- pils study are ideally suited to the nature of the subject taught. The room, equipped with mini- ature stage and theatrical spot- lights, is so situated in the building that students may work without hinderance and need not fear disturbing other classes. Curriculum is organ- ized to acquaint the students with the various parts of the human speaking apparatus; ac- tivities include two to twenty minute speeches, story-telling, action-purpose speeches, dem- onstration talks and various other drills. ART The aims of the art classes are more flu- ent in arousing interests far enlarging the student’s aesthetic interests, encouraging his vocational and individual uses of art, and providing for individualistic thinking. The new and modern facilities also broaden the use of the art department in school activities such as athletics, socials, dramatics, for posters, decorations, displays and scenery. HOME ECONOMICS The girls of Leominster High School who are interested in home economics are given a chance to learn about the various phases of homemaking under the supervision of Miss Louise Cavanaugh. Formerly in charge of the home economics department at the May A. Gallagher Junior High School, Miss Cavanaugh is now able to make full use of her knowledge in this field by enlightening and projecting the girls’ homemaking interests while putting to use the newest and best kitchen facilities and equipment available. 121 AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS The students in the automotive mechanics department are expected to work with live situ- ations. Cars are brought into the mechanics shop and are completely overhauled with the help of highly modern equipment. To service these complex automobiles, the students are required to work with advanced wiring dia- grams, hydraulic systems and motor mechan- isms. As a result of actual experience, this type of education is appealing, interesting and satis- fying for the pupils. ENGINEERING DRAWING Engineering drawing provides an opportunity for students who wish to become engineers or draftsmen. Throu gh the use of drafting.machines, under detailed instruction in duplica- tion of isometric and orthographic projections, and by keeping a personal record of his own achivements, each student receives an extensive background in this field. The modern and com- pletely equipped facilities provide for extensive instruction and study. 123 a ELECTRONICS AND HYDRAULICS Electronics and hydraulics provide basic courses in the workings of electricity, and accelerated courses which include mathematics and physics. Curriculum allows for individual projects in which each student must construct and use a complicated piece of equip- ment similar to that used in industry. 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Telephone KE 4-4096 37 Carter Street Leominster, Massachusetts — 01453 Compliments of THE VOGUE SHOP of Leominster Compliments of D. F. WEYMOUTH TRUCKING COMPANY Compliments of PLASTICRAFT OF LEOMINSTER, INC. Compliments of G. TOCCI SONS Compliments of E. K. WILLARD COMPANY Compliments of SAMBITO'S BARBER SHOP 12 Water Street Telephone 537-2972 Compliments of WHITEHOUSE MOBILE HOME PARK 147 148 ADVERTISING INDEX Agnew Brothers 142 Allen's Dept. Store 142 Anderson-Perry Insurance Agency 142 The Asher Company 137 Banner Mold Die Company 142 Barker and Davis Machine Company 142 Beaudoin Bros., Inc. 137 Benoit Furniture 142 Borden Chemical Company 138 Boston Fish Market 143 Cluett, Peabody and Company, Inc. 134 Commonwealth Plastics Corporation 134, 138 Crossman's Market 143 Crowley Transportation 138 J. C. Delisle Company 143 Doyle Works, E. I. duPont de Nemours Co., Inc. E. B. Kingman Company 138 Economy Paint 143 E. K. Willard 147 S. R. Firmani Market 143 F L Street Railway Company, Inc. 136 Fitchburg Paper Company 143 Foster Grant Co., Inc. 130 Frankel's Clothing Store 143 French Club 143 W. A. Fuller Lumber Company 144 Gem Tool and Die Co., Inc. 139 General Electric Company 135 Giguere Drug Company 139 Girls' Athletic Association 139 Green's Drug Store, Inc. 140 Guaranty Bank and Trust Company 139 Henri's Hair Stylists 144 Jack's, Inc. 144 Leominster Enterprise 144 Leominster Firefighters 144 Lewis Furniture Shops 144 Litle Kitchen 144 Loring Studios 131 Lubin's Clothing Store 140 The Mayo Agency 144 McRell's Esso Service Station 145 Merchant's National Bank 141 Minuteman Sand and Gravel Company 145 Modern Tool and Die Company, Inc. 136 Montagna's Barber Shop 145 Mutual Baking Company 140 135 New England Telephone Telegraph Company 132 Newton's Dairy, Inc. 140 C. F. Nixon's Apothecary 145 M. Padavano Son Insurance Agency 145 Plasticraft of Leominster, Inc. 147 Plastic Turning Company, Inc. 141 A. J. Renzi Plastic Corporation 145 Ric-Tur Plastics 145 Rubin's Clothing Store 145 M. M. Sabatelli, Inc. 146 Sambito's Barber Shop 147 Standard Tool 137 Star Manufacturing Company 146 S. Tharler Sons 141 Tish Redmond Beauty Salon 146 G. Tocci Sons Oil Company 147 Tri-Sum Potato Chip Company 146 Turner Marine 141 United Transportation Company 133 Victory Market 146 Vogue Shop 146 Western Auto 146 West Side Pharmacy 142 Weymouth Express 146 Whitehouse Mobile Home Park 147 The Class of 1964 sincerely thanks all of the Advertisers whose support has been of great help in making this book possible. It is hoped that the Class of 1964 and its friends will reciprocate, whenever possible, by patronizing these merchants. Dedication Ceremonies 149 150 GENERAL INDEX A Academic Class Ballot 126, 127 Academic Curriculum 117 Accounting Club 34 Adams, Nancy A. 84 Addante, Miss Mary 16 Administration 10-1 | Advertisements 126 Allardice, Richard C. 84 Allen, Claire E. 84 Ambruson, Roger H. 84 Amico, Dennis 84 Anderson, Mr. Robert 16 Angelini, Mrs. Judith 16 Appleton, William B. 85 Arminio, Marsha A. 85 Armstrong, John A. 84 Armstrong, Robert J. 84 Art Club 41 Ashey, Mary L. 84 Ashton, Mr. John 18 Avery, Lee P. 106, 84, 91 B Band 32 Bardier, Rochelle T. 84 Baron, Rene E. 85 BartleHt, Julie 85, 105 Basketball, Boys’ 52-55 Basketball, Girls' 60-61 Beaudoin, John 85 Benoit, Mr. Paul 16 Benson, John L. 85 Bergeron, Gerald D. 85 Bergeron, Jeanne T. 85 Bergeron, Stanley E. 85 Bernard, Diana 86 Best, Mrs. Virginia 14 Biology Club 43 BissonneHe, Paul 86 Bolino, Miss Phyllis 16 Booth, Constance J. 86 Bouchard, Doreen 86 Boucher, Susan L. 86 Branagan, Paul L. 87 Brideau, Sandra 87 Brill, Richard W. 86 Broderick, Judith E. 86 Brosseau, Sandra A. 86 Brown, Mrs. Edith 15 Brown, Sandra 86 Bryant, Marilyn J. 86 Burton, Mr. Donald 18 Business Club 35 C Caffoni, Cynthia A. 87 Cahill, Nancy J. 87 Caisse, Joyce A. 87 Caporello, David A. 87, 91 Caravelli, Gail 87 Carbone, Rose M. 87 Carleton, Dawn 88 Cavanaugh, Miss Louise 16 Celli, Miss Marianne 16 Champagne, Mary 88 Cheerleaders' Club 31, 33 ChenetHe, Miss Alice 16 Chess Club 44 Choral Club 30, 31 Christmas Holidays 68, 69 Christopher, Mr. Albert 18 Ciccone, Joseph 88 Clark, Bradley 96, 106 Cleaves, Mrs. Ellen 16 Cocci, Albert 88 Coleman, Kathleen 88 Colley, Miss Elizabeth 16 Connolly, Ellen 89 Cook, James 89 Cooper, Mary Charlotte 88 Corbino, Lona 88 Corby, William 88 Corliss, Patricia 88 Cormier, Jane 88 Cormier, Ronald 89 Cote, Kenneth 89 Courtemanche, Leo 89 Cousins, Mr. Aldrich 16 Cousins, Kristine 89 Cowger, Joanne 89 Craigue, Robert 89 Cranson, Kenneth 90 Crawford, Bruce 90 Cross, Robert 90 Crossman, Susan 90 Crotch, Ann 90 Curry, William 91 D Dance Band 31 Damon, Gretchen 91 Dantini, John 90 Davis, Charlotte 90 Davis, Harry 90 Day, Henry 90 — Deane, Arthur 90 Debate Club 30, 40 DeCarolis, Veronica 91 DeCharles, Philip 91 Dedi cation 8-9 DelGuidice, Mr. Felice 18 Delmazzo, Ronald 91 Desmaris, Nancy 91 DiMarzio, Clara 91 D'Innocenzo, Simon 91 Dobson, James 92 Donatelly, Patricia 92 D'Onfro, Howard D. 92 Dugan, Carol 92 Duguay, Patricia A. 92 Ellice, Wayne H. 93 Engineering Club 28 Enman, Barbara 92 i Faculty 16, 18, 19 Farmer, Darlene 92 Farwell, Mrs. Florence 16 Feltri, Felicia 92 Fenton, Mr. Henry 18 Ferrera, Norman 92 Finklestein, LeeAnne 106, 92, 81 Fish, James 93 Fitzgerald, Janice G. 93 Flanagan, Mr. John 18 Flathers, Stephen J. 93 Fletcher, Gordon B. 93 Floyd, Cheryl A. 93 Fontaine, Mr. Armand 18 Fontaine, Cheryl A. 93 Football 48-51 Forte, Miss Anna 16 Fortin, Leo 94 Franklin, Anita 94 Franklin, Lawrence 94 Fratoni, Sandra 94 Fratturelli, Kathleen 94 Fratturelli, Robert 95 French Club 29, 30 Fricke, Susan K. 95 Fusco, Marie 94 Future Homemakers’ Club 45 Future Nurses' Club 27 Future Teachers of America 26 G Gage, Arthur 98, 94 Gamble, Kevin 87, 94 Gardner, Susan 94 Geary, Mr. James 18 Gothier, Stephen 94 Giadone, Sandra A. 95 Gilbert, Mr. Gilford 18 Gillis, Fredrick J. 95 Girls' Athletic Association 30, 36, 37 Girouard, Norene 95 Goldman, Linda R. 95 Gonthier, Reginald 96 Goss, Darryl 96 Gould, Susan E. 96 Gravelle, Sandra 96 Griffiths, Peter 96 Group Leaders’ Club 45 Grubb, Virginia A. 97 GuillmetHte, Laura M. 97 Gymnastics Club 38 I+} Hare, Jesse 96 Hartnett, Miss Helen 17 Hatch, Mr. Howard 19 Hayes, Mrs. Josephine 17 Hazzard, Thomas 96 Hedstrom, Phyllis 96 Hemenway, Mr. Robert 19 Hemmingway, Rosalyn 96 Hildreth, Joann 96 Hines, Irving 97 Hines, Joseph R. 97 Hobby Club 35 Hockey, Girls’ 53, 59 Horgan, Mr. Edward Howard, Harrison W. 97 Howe, Peter C. 97 | lacoboni, Margaret 97 Ignachuck, Lois A. 97 In Memoriam 115 D. Angelini S. Winthrop International Relations Club 34 Irish, Dianne M. 97 Italian Club 38 J Jacques, Constance 98 Jenson, Donald 98 Johnson, Mr. Emil 13 Johns, Marcia 98 Jordan, Richard 98 Joyce, Mr. John F. 13 Kelley, Maureen 98 Kemp, Marilyn J. 99 Kendall, Mr. Marvin 19 Kendall, James W. 99 Kenney, William 98 Kibler, Wilma 98 King, Earlyne 98 Kinsella, Maureen 98 Kirkwood, Sheila 98 Kornik, David M. 99 Korshak, Lisa B. 99 Kucharski, Theodore 12 Kullman, Linda A. 99 iL Lahikainen, Cheryl 99 Lambert, Larry 99 Lanciotti, Anna M. 99 Lanigan, Janet 100 Lanney, Patricia 100 Lanza, Barbara 100 Lanza, Elizabeth 100 La Pierre, Dennis 100 Laserte, Mr. Robert 15 Lastella, Nancy 101 Lauden, John 10] Lavin, Paul 100 LeBlanc, Richard 100 Leclair, Roland 100 L'Ecuyer, Mrs. Eleanor 17 Lee, Mrs. Mary 15 Leonard, Mrs. Elizabeth 17 Letarte, Claudia 100 L'Etoile, Marcel 101 Lufkin, Mrs. Joan 17 Lucas, Diane I0] M Maffeo, Samuel 101 Magane, Mr. John 17 Magane, Karen 97, 101 Magnet Business Staff 24 Magnet Editorial Staff 22-23 Maillet, Donald 101 Majorettes 32 Mann, Sheila 101 Manzello, Linda 102 Marchetti, Shirley 102 Marino, Lawrence 102 Marquis, Michele 102 Marrama, Philip 102 Marrone, Samuel R. 103 Marshall, Robert 103 Massoni, Paul 102, 105 Mataruse, James 110 Mazzaferro, Ronald 102 McCulloch, Carol 102 McCutcheon, Bruce 102 McEleney, Carol 102 McGee, Robert G. 103 McGreevy, Carl J. 103 McPhee, Robert 103 Membrino, Mr. Algidio 19 Mid-year Examinations 70-71 Millette, Richard 103, 95 Milosh, Margaret 103 Mitchell, Mr. Harry 19 Mooney, Mr. Harold 19 Moore, John 103 Moran, Mr. Martin 14 Morand, Suzanne 104 Moreau, Emily 104 Moreau, Marie 104 Morlock, Barbara 104 151 152 Moyen, John 104 Mullen, Mrs. Marilyn 15 Munson, Mr. Claude 17 Murphey, Gael M. 105 Murphey, Joan M. 105 Murray, Diane 105 Nadeau, Real 104 Nash, Francene 85, 104 Nash, Fred 104 Nass, Ronald E. 105 National Honor Society 25 Nault, Lorraine M. 105 Navarolli, Janet M. 105 Nutting, Diane M. 105 Nutting, Marcia 105 O'Donnell, Miss Gertrude 17 Office Help, Boys 40 Office Help, Girls 41 Ojala, Laurie 106 Opening Day 65 Orchestra 31 Osowski, Henry 106, 85 P Padavano, Julie 106 Palladino, Cynthia 107 Pantle, Mrs. Sherill 17 Papia, Mary 107 Parechanian, Vincent 106 Pasierb, Marlene 106 Peck, Mr. George 17 Perla, John 106 Perla, Mario 106 Perreault, Robert Jr. 106 Peterson, Mark 107 Petricca, Sandra 107 Piccuci, Mr. Carmine 19 Pichette, John 107 Pickering, Mrs. Cecile 14 Pierce, Dorothy 107 Pierce, Kathleen 107 Pierce, Larry 107 Piermarini, Norma 108 Pirro, Nick A. 108 Pitts, Linda R. 108 Pompei, MaryAnn 108 Pothier, Mrs. Patricia 17 President Kennedy 6, 7 Preziosi, Joseph 108 Prince, Ruby A. 109 Przybyzewski, Philip 109 Pye, Rosemary 108, 106 Quinn, Sharon E. 108 Reagan, Donald E. 108 Reeve, Rebecca J. 108 Renzi, Sa ndra 109 Reynor, David 108 Ricci, Jean 109, 98 Richardson, Janne E. 109 Ricker, Miss Lillian 15 Ricker, Stanley P. 109 Ridlon, Patricia 109 Robitaille, Paul 109- Ruh, Miss Marlene 17 Russell, Judith 110 S Salvatore, Daniel 110 Salvatore, Nancy 110 Salvi, Richard 110 Schaffner, Gilbert 110 Scherer, Elaine III School Board 14 Schroeder, Mr. George 19 Schumann, Gary W. III Sciabarasi, Richard 110 Science Club 43 Senior Class Officers 83 Senior Class President 82 Senior Section 80 Shaw, Donald W. 110 Sheehan, James 110 Sheldon, Sally 110 Shen, Chyau N. III Shumway, Karen A. II1 Sidileau, Pamela II] Simonds, Douglas W. I11 Simpson, Mrs. Barbara 17 Skating Club 39 Ski Club 39 Skinner, Lyn E. 95, III, 106 Small Vocal Ensemble 30 Smith, Cheryl 111 Smith, Sandra 112 Social Living Club 35 Sorblom, Mr. Spacciapoli, Patricia 112 Spaghetti Supper, Junior Class 73 Sports 46 Spring Fever 79 Stacy, Raymond H. 112 Stamp Club 41 Stockholm, Mr. Norman [5 Student Cabinet 31, 42 Student Life 62 Swanson, Betty H. 112 Swimming 56-57 li Table of Contents 4-5 Tata, John R. 112 Tersigni, Rosemary A. 113 Tessier, Pamela 113 Tharler, Steve R. 112 Theme 2-3 Tisdale, Loren R. 112 Title Page | Tocci, Dianne L. 112 Torcoletti, Donna M. 112 Trade Class Ballot 128 Turkey Weekend 67 V Vaillancourt, Randolph M. 112 Valeri, Carol A. 113 . Valeri, Nelson A. 113 Valois, David 113 W Wales, Richard A. 113 Ward, William R. 113 Watkins, Linda L. 113 Wheeler, Charles |11 White, Laureen 113 Whitney, Elaine 114 Willette, Sheila 109 Winter Carnival, River of Dreams 74-77 Worthen, Mr. Roland 19 bam we a a u ail� PIPES PSII FADIA x a Nass HIGH a. he Pa ee “1-8 Francene Nash, Elaine Whitney, Rosemary Pye and Joyce Caisse deliver the dedicatory prologue. The class of 1964 faced a major task in selecting and producing a play worthy of setting tradition in the new auditorium where, for the first time, the production staff could take advantage of the latest lighting equipment and an enormous stage. The spectacular Moliere comedy, He Wished to Become a Gentleman, was chosen by the class as the play to best exemplify the facilities and dramatic talents of L.H.S. Production began in March with casting and the construction of an entire seventeenth century French set, and at the first rehearsal, ninety actors appeared to begin six weeks of preparation for the double per- formance. Mrs. Stanley Ricker gave fencing instructions to the main characters and the fencing masters; Mrs. Raymond Pothier was the choreographer of the ““Mamamouchi’” scene, a mock initiation dance; and Miss Alice Chenette advised on matters of French pronunciation and Cet authenticity. ; — ae . — To introduce the tradition of a new theatre, Joyce Caisse, Francene Madame Jourdain (Ellen Connolly) and Monsieur Jourdain (Steve Nash, Rosemary Pye, and Elaine Whitney composed and enacted a Tharler) are involved in one of their many arguments as Covielle Prologue Dedicatory. The dedicatory speech was written in blank verse (Douglas Simonds) look on. and was effectively executed as a dialogue between the Comic nad Tragic Muses. The arrival of elaborate period costumes from Hooker and Howe of Haverhill made the cast and production staff all realize the imminence of opening night. “He Wished to Become a Gentleman’’ opened to a full house on Wednesday, May 13, and the second performance on Friday, May 15, was equally well attended. Excellent performances distinguished the first senior play to be staged in the new auditorium. Steve Tharler and David Capporello, who appeared Wednesday night and Friday night respectively, captivated their audiences with their convulsive interpretations of Monsieur Jourdain, a man of wealth who wished to acquire the social stature of the nobility. Madame Jourdain, his prosaic wife who nevertheless perceived the futility of her husband’s social climbing, was skillfully played by Ellen Connolly on Wednesday night and Rebecca Reeve on Friday night. The facilities of the new auditorium greatly enhanced the production. iF ‘ The white and gold set was authentically decorated in the style of The Count (Richard Millette) and the Countess (Julie Bartlett) discuss Louis XIV. Elaborate brocaded tapestry ces and ringlet pompadour the strange behavior of M. Jourdain. hair styles reflected seventeenth century fashions. The elaborate lighting j system, capably directed by Bradley Clark who was previously associated with the Pittsburgh Playhouse, was effective in creating a variety of moods throughout the play. In recognition of their excellent performances Sandra Brosseau and Steve Tharler received Shepherd Awards which are given annually to the best actors and actresses. Rebecca Reeve and Nelson Valeri received honorable mention. Mr. John F. Joyce, faculty advisor, surpassed all previous efforts with this polished production in 1964 and is to be commended by the students of L.H.S. and the community for his exceptional contribution to the creative arts. Nicole (Sandra Brosseau) is unable to control her laughter where M. Jourdain is concerned. In this scene M. Jourdain is given the title of ‘“Mamamouchi.” _. ts -_ _ ) Cleonte (Nelson Va- lerie) assists in the process of initiating Monsieur Jour- dain (Steve Thar- ler). UCTION SETS | STANDARD : | | if e ae tt : ae : ie The Countess (Barbara Enman) is courted by Monsieur Jour- dain (David Capporello). Madame Jourdain (Rebecca Reeve) accuses the Count (Whit Shaw) of stealing her husband’s money. Cleonte (Peter Howe) and Covielle (Steven Seamus: a cocis) Tomantic problems. Nicole (Charlotte Davis) scoffs at the antics of Monsieur . Pa Jourdain (David Capporello). sy 4 Usherettes, Row 1: Sheila Kirkwood, Cynthia Caffoni, Sandra Gravelle, Sharon Quinn, Gael Murphy, Maureen Kinsella, Phyllis Hedstrom. ‘Row 2: Diane Murray, Linda Kullman, Constance Jacques, Susan Gould, Darlene Farmer, Barbara Lanza. . while Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kucharski look on. TWILIGHT TIME A heavenly scene of purple streamers, a wish- ing well, and Cupid’s fountain in the inner court- yard provided the setting for the 1964 Junior- Senior Prom. Over 100 couples attended the formal dance which was held in the Leominster High School cafeteria. Each twosome entered the dance floor through a flowered archway. The soft music by Phil Albert helped to make the evening one to be long remembered. Throughout the beautiful spring night, cou- ples strolled through the inner courtyard, some resting on the decorative rocks while breathing a little fresh air. As the stroke of midnight approached, the seniors took the role of spectators so as to have wonderful memories of their last high-school formal. A tinsel chandelier adds elegance to the cafeteria. Seniors enjoy their last prom. The courtyard provides a pleasant intermission setting. ae Top: Virginia Grubb, Ellen Connolly, Norma Jean Piermarini, Kathy Pierce, New officers composed catchy verses to honor outgoing executives. Claudia Letarte, and Carol McCulloch sing, “For All We Know.” Bottom: Debby Etsten, Diane Wexler, Joan Seaver, and Dawn Fleming down their strawberry ag G.A.A. BANQUET RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING MEMBERS The Girls’ Athletic Association held its most important social event of the year, the annual Banquet, at the Franklin Manor. Senior and junior members who had participated in the various activities during the year were the honored guests, and for the first time, prospective sophomore members were invited to attend. After an excellent dinner, Deanne Morin opened the entertainment with a melody of piano selections. Diane Wexler gave a monologue on “How To Write A Letter To A Boy.” Senior girls Ellen Connolly, Ginny Grubb, Claudia Letarte, Carol McCulloch, Kathy Pierce, and Norma Jean Piermarini sang a variety of songs in- cluding one by the Beatles. Highlighting the evening was the presentation of awards to senior members who were outstanding in the various sports through- out the year. For special achievement in field hockey, silver medals were presented to Kathy Pierce, Cheryl Floyd, and Diane Tocci. Similar awards were given to Peg Iacoboni for basketball, and Gretchen Damon for softball. In recognition for their many con- tributions to club activities, Diana Bernard and Nancy Salvatore were presented with the special service awards. This year another special award was given for the first time—a sportsmanship award to Francene Nash. The G.A.A. advisor, Mrs. Patricia Pothier, was given a filing cabinet as a gift from all the members. Seniors presented her with a charm bracelet, each charm of which denoted a particular event of the G.A.A. At the close of the banquet, programs were passed from table to table for signing by other members, and the seniors, with cherished memories of their years as members, bid good-by to G.A.A. 4 y, - Mrs. Pothier, Club Advisor, was presented with numerous gifts which included a filing cabinet. OSRR Se OA wes ) = ae Above) Peg Iacoboni, Laura Guilmette, (Below) Virginia Grubb, and Gretchen . and a happy one. Senior Executive Board members Ellen Connolly, Sr. Rep.; Diane Wexler elaborates on “How To Write A Letter To A Boy.” Norma Jean Piermarini, Publicity Chairman; Peg Iacoboni, President; Linda Pitts, Vice-President; Gretchen Damon, Treasurer; Francene Nash, Secretary; and Carol McCulloch, Sr. ott preside over their last G.A.A. Banquet, Damon view the entertainment with ohne and rapture. SONG Banquet Tae 2 Chairman eo 6 ha I “ate Signing of programs—the closing to a perfect evening. Seated: Diane Tocci, Emily Moreau, Cheryl Floyd, Linda Pitts, Laura Guilmette, Francene Nash, Ruth Gleason. Standing: Mrs. Pothier, Coach, Deanne Morin, Carol Gagnon, Peg Iacoboni, Gretchen Damon, Jo Ann Pawelski, Louise Lemieux, Sue HEAVY HITTING RESULTS IN SOFTBALL TEAM'S 4-1 SEASON Catcher Jo Ann Pawelski puts the tag on a Louise Lemieux makes the force-out at third. player coming home. Deanne Morin awaits her chance to score. Cene Nash makes ready to blast a long one. eS Laura Guilmette uncorks with a Emily Moreau and Cheryl Floyd Peg Iacoboni awaits the throw to Diane Tocci belts out a single against strike. watch first inning action. first. Gardner. SCORES Leominster__.__.25 Marlboro Leominster. 8 A tHOl fetes eee Leominster.____.12 Gardner Leominster...._.14 Marlboro Leominster. 22 Gardner Linda Pitts leads off from third. “ = Gretchen Damon anxiously awaits Power hitter Ruth Gleason aids in the pitch. a winning cause. AWARDS ASSEMBLY In recognition of academic excellence and par- ticipation in sports and club activities, the awards assembly is held early in June. At this time, the Magnet service awards are presented and pins and letters are given to members of the band and or- chestra. Letters, certificates, pins, sweaters, and blaz- ers are awarded to those students who have par- ticipated in sports. Undergraduate academic prizes, awarded on the basis of competitive exams, are the climax of the program. These monetary prizes given for proficiency in German, Latin, Italian, French, plane geometry, algebra, and history, are donated by various Leominster citizens and organizations. In this Undergraduates received prizes for academic excellence. manner, recognition is given to those students who have served the school and themselves through ac- complishment beyond the basic requirements of their courses. the Magnet. q Senior cheerleaders were honored at the assembly. Undergraduates voted Lyn Skinner and Richard Millette. “Most Helpful Seniors.” Coach Broderick distributes awards to band members. a : A Boys who participated in track, baseball, and basketball were awarded with letters and certificates. = Ny ; ‘ te ee. BACCALAUREATE Solemnly, to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance, the seniors marched into the carpeted aisles of the auditorium for the last time, conscious of the eyes of all the underclassmen upon them. The white-robed girls turned to the left; the blue-clad boys to the right, led by class marshals Susan Gould and Richard Salvi. Richard Millette, class president, led the student body in the recitation of the flag salute and the singing of “The Star Spangled Banner.’ He presented gifts to the class advisors and the ptincipal: a gold watch to Miss Chenette, a portable transistor radio to Mr. Schroeder, and a suitcase to Mr. Kucharski, who received a standing ovation. Mr. Joyce, the Assistant Principal, was called to the stage by Vice-President Nelson Valeri to be presented with a plaque from Henry Osowski, production manager of the senior play, for his invaluable service with the Senior Class Play. He too received a standing ovation from the student body. The drums rolled and the seniors sang their special arrangement of The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Mr. Kucharski, in his address to the outgoing seniors, reflected on the difficulties they had undergone in the last three years, saying that by their adaptation to new circum- stances, they had proven themselves capable of meeting the challenges of the future. His words were well received. With the choral selections and the Alma Mater directed by Mr. Bisceglia, the seniors marched briskly out to the Processional, aware that they were leaving behind beautiful memories but encouraged to meet the new. Class advisors, Miss Alice Chenette and Mr. George Schroeder, were presented gifts by Class President Richard Millette in apprecia- tion for their services to the Class of 1964. Class President Richard Millette looks on as Mr. Kucharski opens his gift of luggage from the Class of 1964. _ eNotes o Senior girls march solemnly into the auditorium. Mr. Joyce was presented with a plaque for his service with the senior play. (Left) Principal Kucharski and (Right) Assistant Princi- pal Joyce add their well-wishes. Mrs. Judith Angelini extends congratulations to Kevin Gamble, Stanley Ricker, and SENIOR RECEPTION . Robert Marshall. Head usherette Angela Tocci greets parents and friends of the graduates at the door. A TIME FOR FAREWELLS The Senior Reception was held Friday night, June 12, 1964, at the City Hall. This annual event sponsored by the Junior Class is the last formal gathering of the seniors as a class before graduation. The junior girls serve as usherettes and escort parents and relatives of the seniors through the receiving line introducing them to the future alumni. The Junior Class Advisors, Mrs. Eleanor L’Ecuyer and Mr. Paul Benoit, were the chairmen of the event. Miss Alice Chenette and Mr. George Schroeder, Senior Class Advisors, served as honorary chairmen. Music was provided by the Toppers throughout the evening. One of the highlights of the evening was the traditional mother-son and father-daughter dance which was followed by general dancing until midnight. For the seniors, the reception is a sentimental occasion—a time when they are suddenly reluctant to relinquish the pleasures of their high school years yet eager to take another step toward the long-awaited independence to be found in a job or college. What?!! No tears! Junior girls, usherettes, escort visitors through the receiving line. ¥ Warm advice from faculty members was greatly appreciated. A smile and a handshake—then come the tears. A moment's rest for tired feet. The proud faces of parents and friends. Nang Salvatore, Vincent Parechanian, Lee Anne Finkelstein, and Rosemary Pye speak on the various responsibilities which the graduates must now under- KNOWLEDGE COMES ... WISDOM LINGERS The president of the class of ‘64, Richard Millette, presents the class gift to Roger Angelini, president of the class of ’65. Principal Theodore Kucharski introduces the three top graduates. The graduates are accompanied on the piano by Suzanne Morand and Jane Cormier. “KNOWLEDGE COMES BUT WISDOM LINGERS” Motto of the Class of 1964 Graduation rehearsals and choral practice had begun, and with them came the realization that our senior year was rapidly coming to a close. May and June were filled with lively and decisive activity. The class motto and class gifts were chosen; caps and gowns and Magnets were distributed; class valedic- torians—Lee Anne Finklestein, Vincent Parechanian, Rosemary Pye and Nancy Salvatore—prepared their addresses concerning responsibility; class marshals Susan Gould and Richard Salvi were selected by a class vote. On June 14, we, the graduating class of 1964, marched slowly across the green expanses of Doyle Field, through the honor guard of junior girls to our places. We heard president Richard Millette’s final message to our class, the thought-provoking speeches of our valedictorians, and the familiar names of our classmates honored with service prizes, lead- ership awards, and scholarships. As we sat waiting to receive our diplomas in the warmth of the late afternoon sunshine, our minds were filled with memories of our years at L.H.S. Within a few short hours we had made the transition and had entered the ranks of the L.H.S. alumni. This was our initia- tion to a new life. This was our commencement. ROBERT MARSHALL CHYAU SHEN DAWN CARLTON NELSON VALERI | WILLIAM CORLEY Class marshals Rick Salvi and Sue Our National Anthem Gould lead the graduates in song. Awards are presented to outstanding senior members. Final hours as high school students TENNIS CLUB Row 1: Dennis Lolli, Wayne Sheldon, Barry Best, Robert Gillis, Kevin Gamble, Stanley Ricker. Row 2: Diana Peck, Joan Seaver, Jean Harrington, Mar- garet Milosh, Christine Cousins, Linda McDonald, Marsha Howe, Marilyn Kemp, Diana Bernard. The formation of a tennis club at the high school this year was welcomed by a sizeable number of students. The club was organized mainly through the efforts of Mr. George Schroeder, who served as faculty advisor and instructor. The activities of the club commenced in the early spring. The first few meetings were devoted primarily to instruction in the rules of the game and for conduct on the courts. Special emphasis was placed upon the basic strokes of tennis. Twice a week after school the use of the gymnasium was granted to members of the club, and on these days the recurring thud of dozens of tennis balls bouncing off every available inch of wallspace could easily be heard. With the arrival of warmer weather and the opening of the Doyle Field courts, players were given an opportunity to apply the skills they had learned and to practice their serves, lobs, and volleys more intensively. During the last month of school double elimination tournaments for both boys and girls were conducted. The club in its first year met with great success in creating an interest in the sport; a visit to the crowded tennis courts will more than amply prove that. Row 1; Robert Cross, John Tata, Jesse Hare, Henry Osowski, Samuel Marrone, Donald Shaw, Ronald Mazzaferro, Frank Delle Chiae. Row 2; Jeffery Wironen, Lionel Williams, Louis Giorgi, Edward Mason, Robert Goss, Vincent Pellecchia. Row 3: Art Bilodeau, Richard Werner, James Boisseneau, Frank Martini, Roger Mercier, Richard Delmazzo. LHS WINS NCMC CHAMPIONSHIP Compiling a 14-3 won and loss record during its highly successful 1964 season, Leominster edged out its nearest area schoolboy competition to gain the champion- ship of the North Central Massachusetts Conference. Without doubt the outstanding performance of the cam- paign was handed in by pitcher Whit Shaw. However, LHS was not forced to rely solely on its pitching staff as was evidenced by the team’s heavy hitting in an early 24-2 conquest of Lunenburg. Si a a ts : ee e A familiar and happy story unfolds at home plate. seas re Frank DelleChiae heads for home to the obvious dismay of the Fitchburg third baseman Whit Shaw, ace Leominster hurler, at Crocker Field. clearly demonstrates the form which helped to achieve an outstanding record. Ron Mazzaferro takes a tight grip on the bat handle while his eyes are fixed upon the ball. LHS championship baseball team—1964. et ton ie 4 Sea ae Row 1: Henry Osowski, Ronald Cormier, Paul Christopher, Ronald Vachon, Arthur Deane, Arthur Gage, Richard Millette, Robert McGee, John Perla. Row 2: Robert McPhee, Rene Baron, Peter Griffiths, John Nelson, Gordon Fletcher, John Moyen, John DeCharles, David Hatch, John Bisol. Row 3: John St. Cyr, Paul Natchwey, Russell. Reeves, Lance Flynn, Richard Bartlett, James Imprescia, John Bell. LHS LHS LHS LHS LHS LHS LHS POSTS 1-5 MARK RECORD Innéenberc ie. = 43 St) Bernatd's 2. ee 45 Pitcobur oie eee 56 Athol es eee see 11 Gardner 4224.5... 3 Sn Mariboriaie ee 45 Re a liad rr : Coach Broderick surveys the situation at the Gardner meet. Rene Baron demonstrates good form and with it a better chance of outdistancing an opponent. Broad jumper tries for the extra inches which can spell the difference between first and second place. Whatever the score good sportsmanship at LHS is never overlooked. With such determination John Moyen is certain of turning in a creditable time. PROFESSIONAL PAGE DR. AND MRS. A. F. ALOIA SOLOMON RONCONE DR. R. T. SECINO DR. EDWARD CATALDO DR. J. C. HATHAWAY DR. W. B. HAVEY, JR. DR. EDMUND C. MEADOWS DYER COMERFORD SUMNER GEFEN, M.D. PATRONS .and Mrs. J. L. Arminio .and Mrs. Arthur Armstrong .and Mrs. Arthur C. Bartlett .and Mrs. Ross Amico .and Mrs. Raymond Brideau . and Mrs. Joseph Bergeron .and Mrs. William Appleton .and Mrs. Harold E. Bryant .and Mrs. George H. Cook . and Mrs. Nelson Harrington .and Mrs. Max C. Gamole . and Mrs. Joseph L. Hines .and Mrs. Kenneth L. Hedstrom . and Mrs. Jesse W. Hare, Jr. .and Mrs. Henry R. Ward .and Mrs. A. A. Kelley . and Mrs. Robert C. Perreault .and Mrs. Wilfred G. Harvey .and Mrs. Gerard J. Maillet Mrs. Elizabeth E. Chalifoux Mr. .and Mrs. William B. Giadone . and Mrs. John F. Kelley .and Mrs. William S. Grubb . and Mrs. George Bernard . and Mrs. Lawrence P. Avery and Mrs. Malcolm D. McCullock .and Mrs. Charles J. Branagan . and Mrs. Europeo L. Salvi .and Mrs. William A. Pye .and Mrs. Frank Nash .and Mrs. George H. Marquis .and Mrs. Italio Manzello . and Mrs. Ralph P. Lanciotti, Sr. . and Mrs. Hugo S. Padovano Mrs. Eva Lanza Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sheldon Ping K. Shen Mr. Mr. M. Francis Lanigan and Mrs. Luigi A. Tersigni Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Ashey .and Mrs. Walter O. Pierce . Norman A. Nadeau .and Mrs. Alphonse C. Piermarini _and Mrs. Robert Kirkwood .and Mrs. Wilfred E. Jacques .and Mrs. Robert T. Kemp .and Mrs. George F. Irish . and Mrs. Raymond Nutting .and Mrs. Ralph Crossman .and Mrs. Bennett W. Jensen . and Mrs. Charles P. Page .and Mrs. Aldrich V. Cousins . and Mrs. Raymond F. Stacy .and Mrs. Dana H. Curry .and Mrs. Wayne F. Damon _and Mrs. Bertil R. Kullman .and Mrs. Leo L. Lanney .and Mrs. Felix Przybyszewski .and Mrs. Alphonse Pompei _and Mrs. Donald K. Richardson .and Mrs. Romeo Bardier Mr. .and Mrs. John Ojala .and Mrs. Francis J. Allen .and Mrs. Charles E. Whitney Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Tocci and Mrs. Stanley A. Navaroli, Sr. Mrs. Letty M. Lahikainen Mr Mr . and Mrs. Joseph Preziosi Mr. Mr. .and Mrs. Francis L. Afosse .and Mrs. Russell E. Reeve . and Mrs. Stanley Ricker . and Mrs. James E. Skinner .and Mrs. Fred Caffoni and Mrs. Armand H. Millette and Mrs. Warren A. Kibler .and Mrs. Donald W. Shaw . Anmo Russell Mrs. Richard F. Fricke Mr Mr . and Mrs. Gino Salvatore .and Mrs. Fred D. Nash .and Mrs .and Mrs. Carl C. McGreevy .and Mrs _and Mrs. .and Mrs. .and Mrs. _and Mrs. .and Mrs. _and Mrs. _and Mrs. _and Mrs. .and Mrs. .and Mrs. _and Mrs. .and Mrs. .and Mrs. _and Mrs. .and Mrs. .and Mrs. .and Mrs. .and Mrs. .and Mrs. . James C. Simons Michele Lastella Anthony Renzi Gaetano Matanese Orlando Perla Joseph Petricca H. Grant Shumann Antonio DeCarolis Dallas R. Lawson George R. Dobson Renald Tisdale Renald Tisdale Clyde E. Davis Richard A. Enman Henry W. Day Gleason Ellice John M. McPhee Ronald F. Duval Danny M. Fish Mts. Janet Floyd Mr. and Mrs. Mario Feltri Mr. Mr. Mrs. Frances Carbone Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Cocci, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill C. Cowger Stephen W. Milosh R.ymond E. Cormier PATRONS .and Mrs. William Cooper .and Mrs. Peter V. Spacciapoli _and Mrs. Ronald Cahill .and Mrs. Howard E. McCutcheon .and Mrs. Charles A. Smith .a nd Mrs. Norman J. Connolly .and Mrs. Herman W. Howard .and Mrs. Wesley Kendall Mrs. George LeClair Mr. .and Mrs. John M. Kinsella .and Mrs. Ray Bishop .and Mrs. Virgil D’Onfro .and Mrs. Michael Palladino .and Mrs. RVymond S. Pierce .and Mrs. Nicholas Pirro .and Mrs. Delevan Howe .and Mrs. John F. Magane .and Mrs. Charles Wheeler .and Mrs. Ernest H. Beaudoin .and Mrs. Leon A. Finkelstein .and Mrs. Vincent Davis and Mrs. Joseph Fusco and Mrs. William J. Broderick, Sr. Mrs. Grace Gould and Mrs. Walter J. Dugan Mr. . and Mrs. Philip DeCharles, Sr. Mr .and Mrs. Paul Lavin Mr .and Mrs. Osborne J. Watkins, Jr. Mr .and Mrs. Henry J. Osowski Mr .and Mrs. Eugene L. Morand Mr .and Mrs. Robert G. McGee Mr . and Mrs. August Boucher Mr .and Mrs. Nelson Valeri Mr .and Mrs. Ronald F. Duval Mr .and Mrs. Reginald F. Gonthier .and Mrs. Gerardo Iacoboni Mr. and Mrs. Claude A. LeTarte and Mrs. James A. Gardner .and Mrs. Normand Girouard .and Mrs. Arthur Gage .and Mrs. Alfred H. Hemingway .and Mrs. Cesino Fratturelli .and Mrs. William Murray .and Mrs. Selmo Torcoletti .and Mrs. Walter Sproul . and Mrs. John R. Tata .and Mrs. William Swanson Mrs. Paulyna, J. Allardice and Mrs. Emilio Caporello Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cote Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Nelson and Mrs. Joseph Love Se tL :