Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 204 of the 1965 volume:

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY LC 38118002233555 ii BMH :; iY ican He i fy ary 1} i i ss ee Si Ay Ninety-Fifth Annual (Gratuation fxercises of the Leominster High School and Crade High School Class of Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-Five JUNE 20, 1965 at DOYLE FIELD BOWL at 4:30 P.M. In case of inclement weather — High School Auditorium — 4:30 p.m. Graduation Program... 1965 w PROCESSIONAL; “Pomp and Circumstance” (Elgar) Leominster High School Band INVOCATION .....- (Audience remains standing) .... Rabbi Eric |. Lowenthal FLAG SALUTE AND NATIONAL ANTHEM ESSAY te RESPONSIDINIfESm Ofte LaDG hammienen rusian cecr ru cieeune tence ene Thomas J. Haas CHORUS: “You'll Never Walk Alone” (Rogers, Hammerstein) .... Class of 1965 (Accompanist: Judith Lanza) PRESENTATION OF THE CLASS GIFT Roger A. Angelini, President of the L. H. S. Class of 1965 ACCEPTANCE FOR THE SCHOOL Robert M. Goss, Jr., President of the class of 1966 ESSAY) s2Enrichment: ihnoughmeEaUcationm ames cn enerne eee Barbara E. Varnot CHORUS: “Alma Mater” (Cormier ‘42 and Piermarini ‘42) .... Class of 1965 (Accompanist: Judith Lanza) ESSAY: “Improvement of Moral Standards” ................ Rachel Tonkin CHORUS: “Let There Be Music’ (Williams) ................ Class of 1965 (Accompanist: Judith Lanza) ESSAY: Obedienceistot Law Irehoariercerceien arate oases eee George A. O'Toole, Jr. PRESENTATION OFCAWARDS 2G tee eincae ee ee Principal Theodore M. Kucharski Principal Emile Johnson PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS ........ Principal Theodore M. Kucharski PRESENTATION 2ORS DIPLOMAS Niortai iaiciere Mayor M. Francis Lanigan “FANFARE AND RECESSIONAL” (Ployhar) ...... Leominster High School Band Class of 1965 Richard D. Abare Brien Paul Allardice Roger A. Angelini Louis M. Armillotti, Jr. John Howard Bacon Albert L. Beaudet Norman P. Beaudet Dennis G. Beaudoin Lary Jay Beaulieu Clayton Everrett Becker Thomas J. Beliveau Claude L. Benoit Barry H. Best Henry Paul Bilodeau Leonard P. Bisceglia Gene L. Bisol Edward A. Blair David J. Bourgeois Bradford E. Bowser Bruce Edward Bruwer John Edward Bussiere Andre Bernard Camire Charles Edward Carr Paul Camile Charette Paul Richard Christopher David Louis Ciprotti, Jr. William Thomas Cloutier Roger L. Colcord Roger William Coleman Michael James Corliss James Salvatore Cosenza Paul Joseph Cosenza Kenneth Andrew Cozzens Robert Edward Creed, Jr. Frank J. Delle Chiaie Alphonse DiNardo Raymond Paul Falk Francis John Farnsworth Douglas Farwell Joseph Emidio Firmani Charles Ernest Fontaine Dennis Roland Fontaine William Charles Fournier Gary Joseph Franciosi John Ellis Furlong Ronald John Gagnon Robert Bruce Galbraith Leah Anastos Pamela Jean Arnold wk Nancy Arpano Diane Auger Barbara A. Biery Katherine Alice Bouchard e Melanie Renee Boucher Ee Letha Marie Bowen Eloise Beata Boyle Susan Esther ‘Braune � Linda Rae Bresnahan Beverly May Brooks Charlene Mary Brown June Mary Cabana Diega Anna Campagna Mary E. Carrescia Marcia Ann Casacca Isabella Angela Cataldo Patricia Jean Caverly Helen Jacquelyn Chester “ Paula Nina Chirco Betsy Phyllis Clapp Constance Jolley Comerford Betty Jean Corkum Emily Anne Cormier Judith Greer Cragin Ruth Ellen Curry Betty Jane Delauretis Lois Ann Delle Chiaie “ Jane Linda Divoll Julie May Ellis Ann Deborah Etsten Nancy Ellen Fitzgerald Dawn Linda Fleming Anne Marie Fortin Carolyn Marie Frazer Patricia Ann Gallotto May Gauthier Candance Harriet Gentile Barbara Louise Gionet Gay Elizabeth Girard Rose Mary Grimley . Shelia F. Hamel Phyllis M. Hanno Jean Anne Harrington BOYS Lawrence Caswell Gardner Richard Peter Gauvin Alfred Leon Gendron Lawrence Paul Gendron Michael John Glasheen Dennis Paul Grammont Walter Robbins Green Thomas George Greenough Edward Francis Gulliver, Jr. Bruce Phillip Hargreaves Glendon Arthur Hatton Franklin George Hazzard Richard D. Herbert Gary Hill David John Horgan Edwin N. Irvine Robert Edward Jancaitis Brian A. Kimball David Michael Kornik Kenneth Thomas Kurasowicz Donald T. Lacouture Steven J. Lanciani Michael R. LaPierre Francis P. Leahey Paul Francis Leahey Lawrence E. LeBlanc Oscar Joseph LeBlanc Yvon J. LeBlanc Ronald Victor Leger David J. Letters Jeffrey Erskine Lister Dennis Anthony Loll Jay M. Love Samuel Anthony Maffeo, Jr. Peter A. Manera Frank Joseph Marcantonio Philip William Marrama Dennis M. Martin Emidio Frank Martini John V. Martino Renato Mascitti, Jr. Edward James McHugh Greig S. McManus Francis J. Miller, Jr. Wayne Russell Moniz GIRLS Joyce Anna Hatton Norma Jean Hazard Nancy A. Horn Christine Aini Howe Carroll Johnston Susan E. Kennedy Pamela J. Knight Judith M. Lanza Donna P. Lavoie Linda A. LeBlanc Rose M. Legere Louise Theresa Lemieux Sally A. Lindsey Gale Ann Linenkemper Cynthia Ellen Mager Carol M. Mailloux Sandra Ann Malouin Mary Elizabeth Mancini Diane Marie Marrama Lyn A. Martin Linda Ann McDonald Frances Louise McGreevy Elaine M. Miller Francine Marie Miller Lily Ethel Minor Lucy E. Minor Natalie Moore Deanne Rita Morin Martha Jean Mosher Frances S. Mourar Karen M. Nash Maryalice Newell Linda L. Nichols Susan A. Nicholson Diane Nutting Ann Marie Parmenter Ann Marie Patti Diana Louise Peck Ann M. Pellecchia Elaine Perrault Patricia Diane Peters Cynthia Ann Philips Nancy K. Pichette Jean M. Piermarini Joan M. Piermarini Virginia F. Pollastri LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL TRADE Robert P. Alexander Joseph C. Amico Anthony G. Barbaro James Andrew Bass Thomas Wilfred Belliveau Robert Henry Boudreau Stephen R. Buss William Maxwell Cameron Dennis Wilfred Caplette Robert W. Cataleta Rene Oliver Charette Dennis James Ciccone Richard Joseph Coleman Graduated with Honors Charles E. Cormier Paul K. Christofono Stephen E. Crotch Leonard D. DeLong Anthony G. DeMego Kenneth Wayne Dignard Asa Forman Erb Carl Pattrick Gauthier Edmund J. Gauthier Roymond J. Gauthier Thomas J. Haas Thomas Quincy Harrington Robert R. Henry James Albert Hope xk Honor Society Robert Joseph Morissette Gregory Colby Morrill Paul Douglas Nachtwey Wallace Edward Nash, Jr. Robert Everett Nutting Kevin Powers O'Connell Jeffrey Ralph Olson Russell Earl Osborn George Augustine O'Toole, Jr. Mario Anthony Perla Richard Michael Petricca Raymond E. Pierce, Jr. Wayne P. Powers Robert J. Proctor James Warren Radley George C. Reaves Michael James Remy Robert C. Rheault Roland L. Rheault David G. Roberts W. Daniel Rogers Dennis Anthony Rosa Peter Lane Rousseau William J. Russo Robert David St. Cyr Michael Salovardos Frank G. Salvi Wayne A. Sheldon Hwa N. Shen Gary W. Sicard Peter James Sillanpoa Frank George Steffanides Jay Owens Such Ralph A. Swanson, Jr. Anthony Vincent Tata Robert E. Turner II Norman C. Valois Kenneth A. Vivo Amore Douglas Paul Walton Richard F. Warner Lionel J. Williams Jeffrey Michael Wironen Michael Ross Zomlefer Gloria Jeanne Powell Kathleen Powers Suzanne J. Prince Katherine Blake Reed Patricia Ann Regan Deborah Marie Renzi Jane Carol Resseguie Cheryl Ann Richardson Barbara Lucile Ricker Carmen Delia Rivera Karen Rita Roddy Carol H. Rose Rita Diane Sacramone Mary Paulette St. Jean Nancy M. St. Laurent San dra L. Sargent Frances M. Sciabarrasi Janet Ann Scipione Joan Seaver Betty A. Siewert Nancy M. Stachera Nancy Ruth Stupak L. Pamela Sylvester Lorna Marie Tisdale Angela Maria Tocci Sandra Louise Toney Rachel Tonkin Joy Anne Marie Tourigny Joyce Margaret Tourigny Alysann Vaillancourt Paula Marie Valera Theresa L. Vallee Barbara Elizabeth Varnot Susan K. Walton Marilyn Weeks Diane Lee Wexler Donna Maria Whitten Carolyn Ann Wickeri Elizabeth Willoughby Carolyn Leah Wyman Barbara L. Yule SECTION Lafayette L. LaCroix Richard Gene Lambert Francis J. LeBlanc James Raymond LeBlanc W. John Legere Lawrence A. Marino Frank C. Marrama, Jr. Ralph A. Nash, Jr. Jacques J. Richard Ronald Arlan Ringer Paul Aime Roberts Raymond Anthony Therrien Bernard R. Thibeault Daniel R. Tisdale Alma Sater Words by Robert Cormier ‘42 Music by Alphonse Piermarini ‘42 Upon the hill you stand upright Against the storm of time and tide. Your glory is our guiding light; Your nobleness our pride. We raise our voices now in song And send your praise across the sky. You served us faithfully and long; Your spirit shall not die. CHORUS Hail, O Alma Mater, hail to you, Your noble heart, forever proud and true. And though the years are dark and long, This will be our song forever more. The trust you gave us we shall not forget, For faith can never know regret. The star of truth, the symbol of our youth, We praise you, Leominster High. CLASS COLORS: Green and White CLASS MOTTO: To Strive, to Seek, to Find, but not to Yield. CLASS MARSHALS Joan M. Piermarini W. John Legere CLASS OFFICERS Presicde nt iiiiarlibicon tn aleran aan hasan Capen unten Mate Roger A. Angelini Vines President cack st liiar Racy eae ar sansa Ann M. Pellecchia Secrefaryihreasurergy. t.. ¢iew as eee eaten Nancy E. Fitzgerald THE MAGNET... 1965 VOLUME SIXTY-ONE Editors Advisers Business Managers Julie Ellis Mrs. Judith Angelini Jean Piermarini George O'Toole Miss Deborah Iles Lary Beaulieu Miss Marlene Ruh LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL LEOMINSTER..............MASSACHUSETTS SENTOR S temas rear et o te esa eae eh oust cases caso a RAE RONS Weesgee ee eee oe rote ceeds eee titan seen soc 150 TD; le oe, Gg YY —. + One might think that for the principal of a school the size of Leominster High, it would be relatively easy to be- come completely absorbed by administrative chores and, therefore, to have little real personal contact with students. Yet for Principal Theodore M. Kucharski, to remain aloof is the most difficult task in the world. He thrives on help- ing students, giving them advice, taking interest in their activities. He values their friendship; they esteem his. Probably the most valid testament to Mr. Kucharski’s success as Principal lies in the great respect and affection held for him by students and teachers alike. Their admira- tion is neither forced nor stiffly formal but rather straight- forward and sincere. Day after day, it is echoed in the ordi- nary conversations of the classroom and lunchtable. We of the 1965 MAGNET are certain, therefore, that we speak for the entire school in dedicating this book to him, who has dedicated himself to the cause of education. No one is more worthy of this humble honor than “Ted” Kucharski, Principal and friend. A principal's business never ends. Mr. Kucharski discusses a point with Assistant Principal John F. Joyce. Mr. Kucharski makes: frequent use of the intercom system to give special announcements. } of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kucharski attend all school social functions. 5 “FROM SEASONS SUCH AS Out of the blend of drudgery and stimulation, sobriety and tumult, gravity and mirth that is the high school year comes for the student an invaluable education, not in the laws of science and grammar only, but also in the ways and wonders of mankind. To learn and to apply what is learned to practical situations—this is what the student strives for. Achievement is the goal of all high school activities; achievement opens the way to newer and more advanced areas of endeavor. For whatever the student will do after graduation, attend college or seek employment, he gains the necessary preparation from seasons such as these. KING LEAR, Act III, Scene iv i aaa First among the tasks of a high school is the responsibility to teach. The qualified men and women who are teachers discharge this duty with full realiza- tion of the importance of their function. They realize, too, that the superior teacher will not be content merely to assign homework and give tests. He will instill in his students a love for knowledge and a sincere desire to learn. Both students and _ teachers must be aware that knowledge cannot be taught, that it must be learned. The success of any school depends on this awareness. 10 CXPERIENCE ... Equally as important as the knowledge achieved during the high school years is the experience that must necessarily follow. Impatient with the abstractness of knowledge, the student is eager to perceive how the abstract affects the concrete. Thus, in applying his knowledge, he is in effect augmenting it. He widens his scope, discovering new activi- ties, developing newly-found talents. He joins with others of common interests, and together they seek a greater understand- ing of themselves. 12 Without the guidance of persons of greater experience and maturity, the student's high school career would be at best chaotic. He must profit from his association with people who have experienced situations similar to his. Their advice and suggestions will be of significant aid as the student wends his way through a maze of curiosity toward his goal of personal satisfaction. It is during the high school years that the student first sets the direction of his future. ) Pt. ee ccengiagseet 13 FACULTY aAnpb ADMINISTRATION A successful academic program is the goal of every school. The competence of its teachers and the wisdom of its administration determine the fate of all such plans, however good. At LHS, a well-trained faculty has combined with capable administrators to form a superior educational unit. Teachers dispense knowledce with unccmmen skill; they do their best to communicate their own respect for ideas. Administrators dispense a leadership that is worthy of student and faculty respect. The inevitable product of this system is excellence. That excellence is the most valuable reward from seasons such as these. SUPERIOR TEACHERS SUPERIOR STUDENTS IND ADMINISTRATORS WORK TO MOLD 15 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Academically speaking, you ycung men and women of the class of 1965 are very specially my generation. As you took the great step of entering the first grade, I stepped from my classroom into the office of principal. You are completing your basic formal education as I look back on my first twelve years of being a high school principal. I wonder what you think you have learned during your public school years? Perhaps you have made a discovery similar to mine—that there is so very much left to learn. You who are about to be college freshmen next year are no doubt giving considerable thought to the vast amount of studying before you. You who are going into the business world and the armed services are aware of your status as novices among the experienced people already on the job. I know you are planning to do your best to succeed, to become valued workers deserving of promotion. Whatever learning and self-improvement your daily work requires of you for the rest of your life, you have learning to do in another direction, too. What of you as a person, aside from you as a success on the job? The world will never attain its goals of peace, brotherhood, and prosperity until all its individual people are noble in their personal thoughts and ideals. Someday I may be thrilled to watch on TV the progress of one of you in a manned-rocket to the moon. I may proudly say I knew you when as I watch you in a Broadway play or cast my vote for you as a U.S. Senator. But the world will be better if your neighbors can say of you twenty years from now: “He'd rather give than take. He’d rather have less himself that someone else might have enough. He doesn’t know what a lie is. His personal life is above reproach. Other people's troubles hurt him more than his own.” Whatever progress the world has already made is due to the lives of some people like this. Imagine what it could be if we were all like this. We can give it a try! PRINCIPAL THEODORE M. KUCHARSKI ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL JOHN F. JOYCE TRADE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL EMILE JOHNSON School Secretary, MRS. CECILE PICKERING DMINISTRATION AND HOOL PERSONNEL School Secretary, MRS. LORRAINE GORGOGLIONE Superintendent of Schools, MARTIN L. MORAN eer Te - Saka aah OOS atte OM Sg thon « School Committee Members, DWIGHT S. DAVIS, FRANK School Committee Members, DR. AARON I. SIMON, 18 A. MCCANN, MRS. DOROTHY RICKER ana GERALDINE WHEELER, DR. EDWARD A. CA- ALDO School Nurse, MRS. MARILYN MULLAN Chief Custodian, MR. NORMAN STOKHOL Dean of Women, MISS E: LILLIAN RICKER Supervisor of Pupil Personnel of the Leominster Public Schools, MR. ROBERT C. Cafeteria Director, LASERTE MRS. EDITH BROWN 19 MISS MARY ADDANTE Algebra II, Solid Geo- metry, Trigonometry MR. EGIDIO BISCEGLIA Music MR. ROBERT ANDERSON Industrial Arts MRS. JUDITH ANGELINI College English III MR. GERLAD AUBUCHON Geography, Humah Re- lations, Advisor: Class of 1965 MR. PAUL BENOIT Sociology, World History, U.S. History MISS ALICE MRS. ELLEN MISS M. ELIZABETH CHENETTE CLEAVES COLLEY French I, Wl Business English II, College’ English IV, Department Chairman. College English II Department Chairman 20 MISS ANNA FORTE Latino italiane ls II MISS PHYLLIS MR. MICHAEL MISS M. LOUISE BOLINO CAVANAUGH CAVANAUGH Stenography I, Stenogra- Algebra II, Chemistry Home Economics phy II, Typewriting I MRS. FLORENCE FARWELL Public Speaking, Busi- ness English II, College English II, UI MISS ELFRIEDE GOETZ German I, II MISS HELEN HARTNETT Plane Geometry, Algebra if, 10 MRS. JOSEPHINE HAYES Bookkeeping I, II MR. ALDRICH COUSINS U.S. History, Human } Relations, Sociology 2! MISS DEBORAH ILES MRS. LOIS JOHNSON Business English, II, IIf, College English III General English III MRS. DONNA MR. CLAUDE MISS GERTRUDE McCAFFREY MUNSON O'DONNELL College English II, Bu- Free Hand Drawing Office Practice, Type- siness English II, Gener- writing al English II uv MR GEORGE PECK MRS. PATRICIA MR. EUGENE Business English IV POTHIER RHEAULT 22 Physical Education French I MRS. ELEANOR L’ECUYER Sociology, Human Rela- tions, Advisor: Class of 1965 MRS. BETTY LEONARD Business Math MRS. JOAN LUFKIN Typewriting I, II, Steno- graphy I, Shorthand II MISS E. LILLIAN RICKER Public Speaking MRS. CHARLOTTE ROSEN Business English General English IV Lu MISS MARLENE RUH Stenography II, Typewrit- ing I, IJ, Transcription, Business Law and Sales- manship MR. SPENCER LUNAN Vocational Guidance Counselor MR. GEORGE SCHROEDER American Government, Economics, Sociology MR. JOHN MAGANE U.S. History, Economics, Department Chairman MRS. BARBARA SIMPSON Typewriting 23 MR. ALBERT CHRISTOPHER Biology MR. ROLAND WORTHEN MR. DONALD BURTON U.S. History, Sociology, Geog- Carpentry I, II raphy MR. CLIFFORD GILBERT MR. HOWARD HATCH Automotive Mechanics Automotive Related 24 MR. HENRY FENTON MR. JOHN FLANAGAN MR. MARVIN KENDALL MR. CARMINE PICUCCI Business Law, Bookkeeping, Descriptive Biology, Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Department Physical Education Salesmanship, Department Physical Science Chairman Chairman MR. FELICE DelGIUDICE MR. ARMAND FONTAINE MR. JAMES GEARY Electronics Machine Shop Carpentry Related We: ‘fi UME MUU UU 7 MR. ROBERT MR. ALGIDIO MEMBRINO MR. HARRY MITCHELL MR. HAROLD MOONEY HEMMENW AY Machine Shop Social Studies, English Carpentry: Home Construction Machine Tool Design, Draft- 25 ing 26 CURRICULUM — Effective and instructive courses are vital to the maintenance of high academic standards. LHS offers a curriculum which is designed to develop each student's capabilities to their fullest. Carefully programed courses in language, literature, mathematics, science, and social studies provide the student with a liberal yet sound educational background. Courses in music, physical education, complement the student’s academic program and de- velop a well-rounded academic character. This carefully planned curriculum of challenging and. instructive courses enables the LHS student to reap academic achievement from seasons such as these. THE CURRICULUM THE CAPACITIES | TESTS STUDENT POTENTIAL BY CHALLENGING OF MIND AND BODY 27 The English department, under the supervi- sion of Miss M. Elizabeth Colley, is concerned with every student in the high school. Its purpose is to help each student develop his skills in the use of clear, correct and concise English. Every pupil is aided in increasing his potential so that he will be more at ease in the demanding commercial, industrial, academic, and _ social worlds where he may later find himself. The curriculum is divided into general, commercial, and college preparatory courses. Public speaking courses constitute an important subdivision of the English department. 28 ENGLISH Knowledge of a foreign language is both useful and profitable. Grammar, the structure and etymo- logy of words, and appreciation of the literature and culture of another people are taught in each language class. The teachers in the language department, under the guidance of Miss Alice Chenette, stress the importance of knowing other people through the study of their native tongue. 29 30 United States History, a subject required by state law, is included in the social studies curriculum, .supervised by Mr. John F. Ma- gane. This particular department strives to develop an appreciation and understanding of our American heritage and to develop responsible and discriminating citizens. In order to promote active interest in govern- ment and politics, students have attended City Council meetings and sponsored “mock” elections to supplement the standard curricu- lum. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Business education is fundamentally voca- aional. It is concerned with providing stu- dents with knowledge and skills that have marketable value in the business world. The students visit business offices, witness the demonstration of modern business equip- ment and listen to various businessmen who are invited to speak to classes concerning the requirements of an efficient office worker. Mr. Henry Fenton, instructor in bookkeep- ing, business law, and salesmanship, super- vises the department. 31 32 Most prominent in our modern society is the study of science. Instruction in the natural sciences by examination of the order of the universe and development of a pro- cess of inquiry are the major purposes of the science department. Classes are encouraged to join the Science Club, where they partici- pate in various field trips and make inten- sive use of the modern facilities offered by the school. Mr. Marvin Kendell is the de- partment chairman. SCIENCES The goal of the mathematics department is to help each student develop a knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of mathe- matics so that he will be competent to approach new situations which demand the use of mathematical ideas. The department, which includes the study of Algebra I and II, plane geometry, and solid geometry and trigonometry, is headed by Miss Helen Hartnett. MUSIC 34 Art classes, instructed by Mr. Claude Munson, are an important asset to the success of many of our school func- tions. Contributions of the students include scenery and decorations for plays and assemblies and posters advertis- ing extracurricular functions. With all the necessary in- struments available, students work coopératively and diligently to perfect their skill. A better understanding and fuller appreciation of music is the object of the music courses taught by Mr. Egidio Biscelgia. General classes are conducted with emphasis on the history and theory of music, while vocal and instrumental classes, orchestra, dance band, marching band and concert band are taught separately. The various groups take part in concerts, assembly programs, parades—any event that may need musical assistance. PHYSICAL EDUCATION The aim of the physical education depart- ment is to guide the physical, mental and social growth of each student. Girls, under the supervision of Mrs. Patricia Pothier, and boys, under the supervision of Mr. Carmine Picucci, undergo rigorous conditioning exer- cises, work on the apparatus, are introduced to modern, folk, and square dancing and participate in team sports. The new gymna- sium, equipped with a folding partition and modern apparatus aids in the development of each individual. The home economics course is divided into two sections, one devoted to sewing and the other to cooking. In the sewing depart- ment girls are instructed in the proper procedure for sewing from the preliminary steps to the finishing touches. In the cooking department girls are instructed in the finer points of the culinary arts. Both courses, under the supervision of Miss M. Louise Cavanaugh, strive to develop domestic skills which will prepare girls to meet the respon- sibilities of managing a home. CARPENTRY The carpentry course is divided into several curri- cula. Shop science is a subject which familiarizes students with all of the necessary tools and skills of carpentry and is studied for the first two years. Mechanical drawing is also emphasized during this time. Students receive training in designing and blueprint reading and acquire on the job experience in the third and fourth year. Each year the students in this department apply their knowledge by building a house. Rigid safety regulations are enforced at all times. ELECTRONICS | |g dead AND HYDRAULICS The main purpose of the electronics and hydraulics courses is to teach the primary rules of the technical trades and to acquaint the student with the broad uses “st ENGINEERING Both courses offer advanced curricula in physics and mathematics. Emphasis is also placed on reading comprehension and on the using and repairing of DRAWING highly technical equipment. In order that the student easily recognize the dimensions, angles, and complex trans- fers of drafting, he is required to take a rudimentary course in mathematics and phy- sics. After completing this study, he is introduced to various areas of drafting. His ‘raining culminates in the opportunity to transfer the draft made in the drawing room to an actual piece of machinery. AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS Automotive mechanics teaches Trade students the basic parts and functions of motor vehicles. Under careful supervision, the student first learns to Operate servicing equipment. After a knowl- edge of this equipment is mastered, he is given minor maintenance jobs on automobiles. These jobs are so assigned that each student gains a progressive education in the working parts of the car. A minor course in mechanical drawing is included in the classroom studies. Throughout the course, the primary objective is a complete education in the functional parts of an automo- bile. The tool and die making course is divided into three major parts. During the first year, the student is familiarized with measuring instru- ments, blueprint reading and drafting. The next two years are spent in practicing and perfecting these skills. In the last year, the student is expected to design and produce a mold. Many seniors who have shown their skill in this trade are offered jobs by local tool and die making industries before graduation. 38 STUDENT LIFE Extra-curricular activity is an integral aspect of the well-balanced high school program. Hours spent outside the classroom develop the students’ characters beyond the limits of academic study. Whether it be at athletic games, school dances or class projects, the students of LHS have proved themselves eager to support and enjoy the fruits of student labor. Teams cheered on in the competitive spirit, unprecedented consumption of spaghetti at class suppers; large turn-outs at social functions—these are manifestations of a determined school spirit at LHS. The students have readily proved themselves able and willing to maintain a maximum of school vitality while participating in the rewarding experiences which come from seasons such as these. NO LESS IMPORTANT EDUCATION IS THE THAN THE ACADEMIC ASPECT OF SOCIAL 39 40 The boys are happy to be back. ANOTHER YEAR GETS UNDER First day, first hours and once again we left the carefree leisure of summer for the chaotic atmosphere of a new school year. The annual resolution—to work a little bit harder this year—was stamped upon our minds, and we first tested ourselves by filling out multiple program and registration cards without error. Soon the formal classes began, and we were faced with new teachers, an orientation assembly, and different groups of students. Although we could not have known what lay ahead for the coming year, we anticipated new and challenging experiences. “F + hoe Things tine. quickly settle down to rou- SS Orientation briefings refresh students’ memories. Studies are soon under way. Lunchtime presents a welcome break in first-day activity. 4| 42 The first rally for the new year gets under way. As in previous years, the opening of the LHS football season was marked by the annual night football contest with Nashua (N.H.) High School. Prior to the game the five senior cheerleaders conducted one of the liveliest rallies Leominster High would have all year. In accord- ance with tradition five new junior cheerleaders were chosen during this rally. Because of their impressive pep, personalities, and agility, which were practised and perfected all throughout the summer, Barbara Baldwin, Linda Boucher, Paula Cully, Diane Goodwin and Marcia Lanza, were selected by the judges. Later that night a determined student body made the long-anticipated trip to Nashua. The cheering was tumultuous and the spirit and high quality of the players were evident throughout the game. Although Nashua was triumphant 12-6, LHS departed with the same strong spirit and the satisfaction of a game well-played. NASHUA GAME IS THE FIRST BIG Paula happily accepts her cheerleader’s uniform. Charlie makes a substitution. EVENT OF NEW YEAR Grossi turns the corner. Team morale is high. The afternoon rally was an ear-splitting success. 43 POLITICS INVADES LHS Every four years a Presidential election sends the entire country into a state of frenzied emotion and vocal partisanship. This year it became apparent that the stu- dents at LHS were not immune to election fever. In fact, as November 3 approached, the disease reached epidemic proportions. Because of this widespread interest, the Debating Club decided to present a debate between a team favoring the Johnson- Humphrey ticket and a team supporting the Goldwater-Miller ticket. Participating in the assembly were, for the Democrats, George O'Toole and Barry Best, and for the Repub- licans, Bruce Clarke and Kathleen McGuin- ness. Debating Club President Timothy Wil- kins served as moderator. Following the assembly, the feeling gener- ally held was that the student body of LHS favored the Democratic candidates by a substantial margin. This prediction was prov- en true shortly afterwards by a mock elec- tion in which President ‘Johnson outpolled Senator Gcldwater 867 to 115. As LHS goes, so goes the nation. By the way, George, who are those peasants? Barry attacks the “other’’ Barry. heen —_ ei ee ee = . gas ears enines Seager dion si siemens : ima. SS ee ete. Senn ean uloeitinn: —— cmim . | 3 a ‘ = - os Kathy defends the conservative philosophy. The debate caused much discussion among the student body. 45 Tim did not have to break up any fights. Mr. Kucharski was an impartial speaker. 46 On November 20, 1964, Le Cercle Fran- cais sponsored a Hootenanny in the LHS auditorium. The entertainment was provided by several local performers and groups. From Worcester came Allen Brant, whose popularity with the Leominster audience was established by his performance at last year’s Hootenanny. Jack Rathcamp and Hank Dey- lin performed as a duo from Fitchburg State College. Also from the College were Carol Wilson and Bruce Becker, who both sang individually. The Townesmen, a group from Fitchburg High School, and the Villagers, from Leominster High School, rounded out the schedule. David Poppel, another LHS singer, acted as Master of Ceremonies. The songs performed ranged from serious protest Jack Rathcamp and Hank Devlin displayed vocal and instrumental songs to songs that are ee for fun. For the virtuosity. several hundred people in the auditorium the evening proved most enjoyable. FOLKSONG BU MC Dave Poppel demonstrated diverse tal- ents. Leominster’s own “The Villagers” were warmly received. Bearded Bruce Becker was a surprise performer. Carol Wilson had the difficult task of appearing first. SITES LEOMINSTER STUDENTS Worcester’s Allen Brant sounds remarkably like famed folk-artist Pete Seeger. 47 48 THANKSGIVING GAMI ANL The “team” looks on as Mr. Kucharski addresses rally. The school song brings the student body to its feet. Cheerleaders help whip student emotions to fever pitch. IRESENTS MIXTURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT RIDE B-E-A-T Fitchburg! echoed throughout the gymnasium as the student body celebrated the beginning of its Thanksgiving recess by holding its traditionally high-spir- ited Thanksgiving rally. Cards flashed, voices cheered and emotions rose for the big game the next day. A dramatization of “Little Red Raiding Hood” mimicked the pregame activities of the Fitchburg team; while the girls’ interpretation of the Thanksgiving game forecast a sure victory for LHS in Coach Broderick’s last game. Needless to say, spirits were low ds a defeated Leo- minster team left Crocker Field, yet the pride of a game well played made it possible for the Blue Devil fans to enjoy their turkeys and the remaining days of their Thanksgiving vacation. Elaine cheers the team on. Opposing captains meet for the toss of the coin. . A Fitchburg halfback is stopped at the line. The Choral Club gave a fine performance of ‘““The Messiah.” ACTIVITY CONTINUES THROUG Eager anticipation preceded the Christmas vacation at Leominster High School. As the final day of classes approached, the flurry of activity climaxed in a Christmas assembly. The traditional Handel’s “Mes- siah” was a high point of the assembly, directed by Egidio Bisceglia. Vacation activities included a dance, sponsored by the G.A.A. and French Club, and a successful basket- ball game against Lunenburg High School. Students returned to school well rested and prepared for the excruciating ordeal of mid-year exams. The singers await their cue. The Holiday Dance was well-attended. [ACATION Barry Best served as narrator for the assembly. The Beatles were busy, but we did just as well. 5| MID-YEARS ARE A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE Last-minute studying is done in study halls like this one in the cafeteria. 52 ‘Teachers must prepare for mid-years, too. The boys pause to relax between exams. y The exams take a lot out of a guy. Upon their return from Christmas vacation, stu- dents were faced with what was to be for most students a rather unpleasant experience—midyears. Though students had spent much time carefully reviewing and studying, signs of last-minute cram- ming were evident everywhere. As H-hour arrived, The teachers gleefully plan impossible tests. students solemnly went to class to face only one of several two-hour tests. The one obvious advantage to midyears—students were dismissed at 12:30. Review takes place in most classes during the final few days before exam week. 53 54 Elaine Miller and Gary Sicard Nancy Fitzgerald and Samuel Maffeo CARNIVAL QUEEN AND COURT Held in conjunction with the Twin Anniversary of the city of Leominster, the annual Winter Carnival Ball was an especially outstanding event this year. Depicting the theme, Memories, an array of gold and white streamers and silhouettes of various antique automobiles adorned the city hall. A large mural displaying Leominster in years past, provided an attractive and interesting background for the stage. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the queen and the designation of her court who were chosen by the entire student body prior to the ball. The queen, Miss Jane Resseguie, was crowned by the school principal, Mr. Theodore Kucharski, and presented the Queen’s trophy by Mr. Clarence Daniels, chairman of the Twin Anniversary Committee. The queen and her court will participate in various events celebrating the city’s Twin Anniversary. Carolyn Frazier and Francis LeBlanc Phyllis Hanno and Kenneth Kurasowicz 55 Paul seems surprised at something. The Grand March is about to begin. “MEMORIES” Why don’t they look like that in school? Don't look now, but the society photographer is here. 56 Linda and Frank sit one out. The Queen receives her crown. Student council members lead the Grand March. The evening was a huge success. 57 58 Take a puff; it’s springtime. The temptation to “forget” to do homework becomes stronger. SPRING FEVER SLOWS SCHOOL Intellectual stimulation builds students’ interest in their classes. { Spring fever makes education less bearable. This hard but obvious truth was borne out again, by the advent of a new season. March, with its intermittently balmy days, applied gentle brakes to progress at LHS. The melting scenery outside classroom windows attracted its annual audience of daydreamers. Frustrated skiers, hopeful pitch- ers, and pie toutin nature-lovers began to “feel their oats.” College acceptances only aggravated the epidemic among the seniors. Convertibles and short-sleeves appeared prematurely. Fortu- nately, as pleasant weather became the rule, the uncontrollable malady passed its peak. Unfortu- nately, for the faculty, its after-effects lingered well into June. Tulips and gray hairs flourish in the spring. CTIVITY Many students were bored to death. Teachers weren't so lively themselves. 59 60 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Vital to the student body of any high school, organiza- tions and clubs are an important aspect of student life at LHS. A wide variety of organizations which offer interest and experience to the students has been established. Certain clubs have been organized by students aspiring to a common profession, such as FTA and FNA, while other clubs are devoted to hobbies, such as the Chess Club and Bridge Club. Some organizations, like the Ski Club, promote sports; others, like the Engineering Society, pur- sue knowledge in given fields. Though the origins of the clubs are varied, all share a common purpose—to broaden the student’s outlook and to provide him with the prac- tical experience that comes from seasons such as these. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND WIDEN PERSONA XPERIENCE SINGER T LHS SUPPLEMENT FORMAL EDUCATION 6l MAGNET EDITORIAL STAFF Julie Ellis, Editor The year of 1965 has been one of change and readjustment for the members of the MAGNET editorial staff. With the departure of Mrs. Judith Angelini, MAG- NET advisor for five years, we seemed to face, in the successful completion of this 61st edition, an impossible task. However, with the help of our new advisor, Miss Deborah Iles, we were able to maintain a continuity in our work. The task of producing a yearbook is not an easy one. As members of the MAGNET editorial staff, we found George O'Toole, Editor writing the yearbook and meeting deadlines to be both time-consuming and nerve-racking. The work, however, is rewarding, particularly so when the yearbook attains national recognition as did last year’s MAGNET. This book would be incomplete without a tribute to Mrs. Judith Angelini. During her tenure as advisor to the MAGNET staff, she accomplished the considerable task of molding an effective and efficient staff of budding high school journalists. Whatever success this year’s staff achieves is due in large measure to her efforts. Miss Deborah Iles, Advisor 62 Mrs. Judith Angelini, Advisor First row: Melanie Boucher, Julie Ellis, Diega Campagna. Second row: Christine Howe, Angela Tocci, Susan Braune. Third row: Leah Anastos. Fourth row: Thomas Beliveau, Ann Etsten, Pamela Sylvester. Fifth row: Michael Zomlefer, George O'Toole. Sixth row: Jeffrey Lister. Bis eh nastos, Secretary MAGNET members pause during work. Pamela Sylvester, Secretary 63 MAGNET BUSINESS STAFF Co-Business Managers: Lary Beaulieu and Jean Pierma- rini. The members of the Magnet Business Staff work in conjunction with the Editorial Staff in producing the yearbook. Their specific objective is to raise funds through subscriptions and advertising, in order to finance the Magnet. The staff, composed of senior boys in the college course and senior girls in the business course, is advised by Miss Marlene Ruh. One junior member becomes business manager during the senior year. The Co-Business Manag- ers for 1965 are Jean Piermarini and Lary Beaulieu. Besides its financial contribution to the yearbook, the Business Staff presents an annual award for service to the Magnet at the June graduation exercises. mW i First row: Donna Lavoie, Virginia Pollastri, Lary Beaulieu, Jean Piermarini, William Russo. Second row: Dennis Lolli, Michael LaPierre, Michael Zomlefer, Diane Wexler, Ann Pellechia, Edward McHugh. Third row: David Letters, Wayne Sheldon, Gene Bisol, Jay Such, Louis Armillotti. In October, 1964, The Spectator was reintroduced to fill the school’s need for a literary quarterly. The Spectator serves the student body as an outlet for their creativity and as a spur to their self-confidence. Participation in The Spectator is open to members of every class; interest in creative or imaginative writing is the only requisite. i First row: Art Editor, Rachel Tonkin; Co-Editors-in-Chief, Jeffrey Lister and Lary Beaulieu; Book Review Editor, Diana Peck. Second row: Sports Editor, Kevin Magane; Literary Editor, Christine Howe; Political Editor, Barry Best. First row: Cynthia Johnston, Deborah Zomlefer, Elizabeth Willoughby, Dawn Fleming, Pamela Arnold, Jane Toolin. Second row: Thomas Beliveau, George O’Toole, Jay Such, John Bacon, Edward McHugh. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Members of the Frances L. Lockey chapter of the National Honor Society are chosen in the sophomore year on the basis of scholarship, character and leadership. In or- der to retain membership a student must maintain an outstanding scholastic record. The purpose of this organization is to promote and uphold good scholarship stand- ards. In accordance with this aim, the members of the Honor Society hope to establish a paperback bookstore within the school. Meetings are held bi-monthly with faculty advisor, Miss E. Lillian Ricker. First row: Kathleen Moran, Kathleen Altobelli, Julie Ellis, Gail Epstein, Joyce Tourigny, Susan Braune, Gail Worthen, Virginia Pierce. Second row: Patricia Lyonnais, Mary Caisse, Karen Arsenault, Norma Hazard, Barbara Varnot, Kathy Gordon, Monica Mitchell, Kathleen McGuinness. Third row: Thomas Beliveau, Michael Zomlefer, David Poppel, George O'Toole, Kevin Magane, | Peter Marshall, David Hitov, Lawrence Fuhrman. | Officers: Susan Braune, President; Barbara Varnot, Vice-President; Julie Ellis, Secretary; George O'Toole, Treasurer. 65 66 First row: Barbara Yule, James Cosenza, Assistant Principal John F. Joyce, Robert St. Cyr, Principal Theodore M. Kucharski, Jane Resseguie, Ann Horgan. Second row: Linda Boucher, Diane Angelini, Gregory Moniz, Kenneth Cranson, David Grossi, i Ronald Ringer, Edward Mason, Roger Angelini, Robert Goss, Candice Comerford. Officers: Robert St. Cyr, President; James Cozensa, Vice-President; Jane Resseguie, Secretary; Barbara Yule, Treasurer. Cabinet members at work. STUDENT CABINET The responsible, hard-working students who are the members of the Student Cabinet possess qualities of leadership which are employed to represent the entire student body. Assistant Principal John F. Joyce is faculty advisor to the group of representatives from each class and the junior and senior class presidents. The Cabinet sponsors such activities as the Inter-class Relay, the Winter Carnival Ball, and the Christmas Assembly, which was presented this year by the musical organizations of Fitchburg State College. FORENSIC ASSOCIATION First row; Mark Conroy, George O'Toole, Rachel Tonkin, Timothy Wilkins, Kathleen McGuinness, James Durling, Susan Shepard. Second row: David Legendre, Gerald Davis, Christine Howe, Bruce Clark, Barry Best, Simon Tonkin, Thomas Beliveau, Mary Obara, Jean Lagoy. Officers: Timothy Wilkins, President; Rachel Tonkin, Vice-President; Kathleen McGuinness, Secretary; George O'Toole, Treasurer. By providing its members with experiences in communicating ideas based on logical thinking, the Forensic Association prepares these students for their future functions as citizens in a democratic society. A willingness to work and efficiency in reading are the only qualifications of its members. A first year member is a novice, subject to the helpful briefing of more experienced members. In the second year, as an intermediate, a member improves his skills in practical debates. It is not until the third year, however, that one becomes a “debater”, eligible to represent the school as a member of the Varsity Team. The Forensic Association, directed by Miss E. Lillian Ricker, faculty advisor, engages in monthly debates in the North Central Massachusetts League, with a Tri-school Cup Debate in April. To prove its outstanding ability in the political field, the Forensic Association presented a Johnson-Goldwater political debate at a student assembly on October 26th, and repeated their performance for the general public on October 27th. ART CLUB Any student who does not take art as a subject or any senior who plans to attend an art school is eligible to become a member of the Art Club. This organization offers the student a general art background through participation each activity period in draw- ing, painting and craft projects. Students are encouraged to apply varied techniques in their work with woodcuts, statues, ceramics and mosaics. Mr. Claude Munson supervises the group and offers practical advice and constructive criticism to the club’s members. First row: Bradford Bowser, David Kornik, Daniel Piper, Advisor, Mr. Claude Munson. Second row: Linda Pritchard, Jean DelGiudice, Nancy Leger, Judith Resseguie, Jane Loiselle. Third row: Andrea Goodale, Joanne Chenard, Barbara Caswell, Florence Riggs, Elaine Terry. Fourth row: William Cormier, John Tata, Dennis Beaudoin, Dennis Fontaine, Roger Coleman, Jobn Marino, Lawrence McCullough. Officers: David Kornik, President; Bradford Bowser, Vice-President; Daniel Piper, Secretary; Mary Magnan, Treasurer. 67 First row: Linda Boucher, Linda Russo, Glendon Hatton, Lawrence Fuhrman, Susan Braune, Diega Campagna. Second row: Elaine Posco, Elizabeth Willoughby, Charlene Lamothe, Karen Arsenault, Eileen Shepard, Susan Mullan. Third row: Rachel Tonkin, Kathleen Moran, Kathleen Altobelli, Susan Lehtinen, Monica Mitchell, Mary Caisse, Linda Underwood, Nancy Proctor. Fourth row: Julie Ellis, Kathleen McGuinness, Joan Seaver, Susan Kennedy, Carroll Johnston, Melanie Boucher, Virginia Pierce, Jane Resseguie. Fifth row: Susan Walton, Kathy Gordon, Gail Epstein, Ann Etsten, Judith Cragin, Leah Anastos, Christine Howe, Diana Peck. Officers: Diega Campagna, President; Leah Anastos, Vice-President; Gail Epstein, Secretary; Monica Mitchell, Treasurer. LE é E R C LE An interest in developing a personal apprecia- tion for the French culture is shared by the members of Le Cercle Francais, which welcomes FRAN CAIS juniors and seniors enrolled in second or thitd year French. In carrying out this aim, as well as in raising scholarship funds, the club, supervised by Miss Alice Chenete, organizes various activi- ties. A hootenanny, French film, dinner at a French restaurant, and a visit to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts are included on this year’s agenda. Each year, Le Cercle Francais sponsors French I, IJ, III prize exams, as well as a separate competitive exam in French III, for which the Miriam Bucknell Scholarship prize is awarded. GERMAN One of the newest organizations at LHS, the German Club, holds monthly meetings with Miss Elfriede Goetz, its faculty advisor. Activities to be conducted this year include a Christmas program, emphasizing the foods and customs of a German Christmas. Club members, already students of Germany’s language, hope to further their knowledge of that country’s culture. Alright, Miss Chenette, I won't tell Mr. Kucharski for another week. 68 A popular and active organization at LHS is the Italian Club, which strives to give its members a better acquaintance with the [7 ALI AN Italian language and culture. The Club’s busy schedule includes a food sale, toy drives, a spring hop, and a spring banquet. The American Association of. Teachers of Italian awards a CLU B certificate of merit to a senior who is outstanding in Italian. In addition, three monetary prizes are awarded to members of the three classes by the United Italian Societies of Leominster. First row: Gail Bigelow, Jean Antonucci, Pamela Gentile, Iris McKenney, Judith Lanza. Second row: Kathleen Barotti, Ann Marie Patti, Michele Ciccone, Mary Ann Bisol, Marilyn Lanza. Third row: Diane Anderson, Isabella Cataldo, Prudence Senecal, Nancy Gauthier, Lois DelleChiaie, Susan Wallace. Fourth row: Cheryl Ciccone, Diane Marrama, Catherine Crawford, John Bisol, Russell Reeve, Frances McGreevy, Emily Cormier, Patricia Mitchell. Officers: Judith Lanza, President; Diane Marrama, Vice-President; Ann Marie Patti, Secretary; Frances McGreevy, Treasurer. First row: Jeffrey Breault, Richard DiMarzio, Lawrence McCullough, Henry Frye, Peter Marshall, Steven Hitov. Second row: Margaret Doyle, Gail Worthen, Virginia Pierce, Susan Lehtinen, Marcia Galbraith, Linda Russo, Elaine Posco. Third row: David Poppel, Glen Buffum, Betty Moore, Margaret Powers, Nancy Cousins, Kathleen Magane, Mary Obara, Janice Haas, Kathleen LeBlanc, Barbara Varnot, James Griffiths, George Finkelstein. Officers: David Poppel, President; Steven Hitov, Vice-President; Barbara Varnot, Secretary; Richard DiMarzio, 69 Treasurer. First row: Cynthia Philips, Priscilla Nash, Carmen Rivera, Rose Legere, Diane Champagne. Second row: Diane Saucier, May Gauthier, Cheryl Richardson, Eloise Boyle, Judith McDonough. Third row: Beverly Aiesi, Nancy Pirro, Patricia Regan, Judith Pickering, Nancy Winslow. Fourth row: Barbara Biery, Patricia Marrotto, Linda LaClair, Linda Nichols, Nancy Pichette. Fifth row: Mary St. Jean, Paula Davis, Judith Ciprotti, Constance Letters, Valerie Lauricella. Officers: Ann Parmenter, President; Nancy Pirro, Vice-President; Donna Pelky, Secretary; Nancy Pichette, Treasurer. First row: Nancy Jancaitis, Betty Jean Corkum, Linda LeClair, Katherine Reed, Carla Batista, Susan Verge, Linda Bateman, Cynthia Philips, Advisor, Mrs. Marilyn Mullan. Second row: Catherine Crawford, Anita Dignard, Patricia Cormier, Margaret Doyle, Susan Millette, Nancy Landry, Susan Sauve, Amy Carter, Christine Mills, Caroline Barber. Third row: Carol Mailloux, Martha Henry, Carolyn Mud- gett, Patricia Mitchell, Donna Gabriele, Diane Hedstrom, Martha Mosher, Prudence Senee, Beverly Brooks. Fourth row: Lorraine Hazard, Carolyn Wickeri, Bernadette Evans, Susan Nicholson, Pamela Knight, Susan Walton, Pamela Potter, Diane Bassett, Joyce Hatton. Officers: Martha Mosher, President, Susan Ni- cholson, Vice-President; Katherine Reed, Secre- tary; Pamela Knight, Treasurer. 70 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Future Homemakers of America Club strives to promote a growing appre- ciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking. Through its various activ- ities, the club acquaints its members with the many phases of homemaking and demonstrates the necessity of being a capable homemaker in the future. To be eligible for membership, a girl must be currently enrolled in, or must previously have taken, a homemaking course. The activities planned for this year include a visit to a nursing home, a cookout for members, and demonstra- tions dealing with grooming and food preparation. The FHA, under the super- vision of Miss M. Louise Cavanaugh, is presently applying for affiliation on the national and state levels. In addition, the club hopes to be able to establish an award for a home economics student who intends to enter an accredited home economics college. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The James Gordon Carter chapter of the Future Teachers of America, which ertcour- ages participation in valuable, preprofes- sional activities, welcomes all qualified stu- dents in the college course who are interest- ed in a teaching career. Under the guidance of Mrs. Florence Farwell, this organizatior helps its members to evaluate the teaching profession realistically. Through such activi. ties as discussion groups, films, lectures and trips, the club examines the advantages, disadvantages, and the available opportuni- ties in the educational field. Each year through the sale of personalized stationery, F.T.A. raises scholarship funds, which it awards to its deserving club mem- bers at the graduation ceremony. FUTURE First row: Jean Ferguson, Susan Mullan, Eileen Shepard, Gail Worthen, Nancy Proctor, Linda Russo. Second row: Cherrié Pelletier, Jane Setzco, Charlene Lamothe, Linda Craigue, Mary Alice Newell. Third row: Kathleen Altobelli, Barbara Varnot, Priscilla Beliveau, Janis Parks, Cynthia Mager. Fourth row: Mary Caisse, Monica Mitchell, Kathleen Moran, Linda Underwood, Susan Kennedy. Fifth row: Patricia Lyonnais, Deborah Bartimo, Lisa Krock, Barbara Corby, Ann Boyle. Sixth row: Nancy Cousins, Stephanie Milosh, Frances McGreevy, Gail Epstein, Katherine Howe. Seventh row: Kathleen Magane, Dennis Amico, David Hill, Charlene Cavioll. Officers: Susan Kennedy, President; Barbara Varnot, Vice-President; Gail Worthen, Secretary; Kathy Gordon, Treasurer. Open to boys and girls of all classes, the Future Nurses of America Club introduces its members to careers in nursing and related fields. To develop knowledge of the qualifications necessary to a health career, the club provides films, guest speakers and NURS ES OF field trips. The success of such projects as the AMERICA Thanksgiving Pie Sale made possible the donation of Christmas gifts to boys of the Shirley Industrial School. This organization, composed of approxi- mately forty-one boys and girls, is affiliated with the National Future Nurses Club of America. 7 READING CLUB The Reading Club consists of a small group of students who desire to increase their reading strengths. The club, established this year under the sponsorship of Miss Elizabeth M. Colley, visits special libraries and reading laboratories. Improved compre- hension and increased accuracy are devel- oped through the use of various reading machines. No material prizes are awarded; however, the increased skills and competence in reading powers is a reward in itself for the club's members. Robert Turner, Claude Benoit, John Kleczka, Advisor, Miss M. Elizabeth Colley, Dennis Martin, Louise Lemieux, Oliver Roy. First row: Donald Burnap, Gor- dan Fisher, Robert Proctor, Sa- muel Maffeo, Alphonse DiNardo, Alfred Perla, Douglas Walton, Steven Weigel. Second row: Gail Bouvier, Ruth Gleason, Paola Ra; dicchi, Deanne Morin, Helen Chester, Advisor, Mrs. Patricia Pothier. Third row : Norma Hatch, Linda Pawelski, Linda Palermo, Linda LeBlanc, Sandra Ricker, Jane Toolin, Barbara Ricker, Paula Culley. GYMNASTICS Students who have demonstrated previous ability in working with apparatus participate in Mrs. Pothier’s Gymnastics Club. Under her direction, steady improve- CLUB ment in tumbling and gymnastic form has been made. The group, formed in 1963, has met regularly during the activity period. Plans for this year include instruction and exercise in local gymnastic centers and a_ public exhibition of talent in the spring. 72 First row: Elaine Perrault, Donna Kirkwood, Cynthia Manzello, Lynn Martin, Donna Mascis, Patricia Gallotta, Donna Whitten, Suzanne Prince, Barbara Masiello, Lily Minor, Carmen Rivera, Sandra Sargent, Marcia Hill. Second row: Charlene Brown, Rose Mary Grimley, Ruth Curry, Janet Scipione, Diane Auger, June Cabana, Betty Siewert, Jean Harrington, Nancy Arpano, Deborah Renzi, Marcia Casacca, Lois DelleChiaie, Alysann Vallaincourt, Candace Gentile. Third row: Letha Bowen, Linda Doiron, Norma Hazard, Joyce Tourigny, Mary Mancini, Patricia Peters, Joan Malo, Rita Sacramone, Sheila Hamel, Carolyn Wyman, Marilyn Weeks, Nancy St. Laurent, Jane Divol, Barbara Gionet. Officers: Donna Whitten, President; Mary Mancini, Vice-President; Joyce Tourigny, Secretary; Diane Auger, Treasurer Business course seniors and selected jun- FUTU RE iors compose the membership of the Future Secretaries Club. Founded in September, the club assembles during activity periods with S ECRETARI ES its faculty advisors, Miss Phyllis Bolino and Mrs. Joan Lufkin. The major activities for CLU B this year are demonstrations, which cover such areas as dress, cosmetics, and physical fitness. At the graduation exercises in June, the Future Secretaries Club presents achieve- HANDCRAFT CLUB ment awards 0 its senior member. Each week during activity period, the Handcraft Club assembles in room 114. Under the guidance of Miss Anne O'Connor, its members make handmade articles, using simple materials such as yarn, paper, and cloth. The club, which was founded this year, consists of only ten members, but any girl who desires to join is welcome. First row: Bertha St. Germain, Maxine Burnett, Mary Ann Anderson, Estelle Curry. Second row: Margaret Powers, Donna Briscoe. A Junior and senior boys who possess an interest in the field of science are SCI EN C E provided with the opportunity to work out their own problems in the laboratory as members of the Science Club. The only qualification for membership is that CLU B the student be currently enrolled in a chemistry or physics course. Each year, under the supervision'of Mr. Marvin Kendall, the Science Club has eight field trips and one project, which, this year, is the construction of a Van de Graff generator. At the commencement exercise, the club presents the Margaret Earl Award in chemistry. First row: Denis Dubuque, Albert Beaudet, Jeffrey Breault, Richard Blood, Edward McHugh, George Finkelstein. Second row: Edward Gulliver, Glen Buffum, Bruce Da- vie, Ralph Dailey. Third row: George Garrity, Robert Jancaitis, Jay Such, William Fournier, Wayne Sheldon, Raymond Falk. Officers: Edward McHugh, Presi- dent; Jay Such, Vice-President; Wayne Sheldon, Secretary-Treasur- er. CHESS CLUB An interest in chess, not a high level of skill, is all that is required of a Chess Club mem- ber. Competition at weekly meetings during activity period provides valuable experience to both novices and accomplished players. The Chess Club, super- vised by Miss Helen Hartnett, has made plans for a tourna- ment within the near future. First row: Robert Morrissette, David Pike, Jane Belliveau, Michael. Gallotto, Joseph Gravallese, Karen Arsenault, Virginia Pierce, Cynthia Johnston. Second row: Suzanne DuBois, Rocco Petitto, Michael Glasheen, Barry Pierce, Daniel Rogers, Monica Mitchell, Lawrence Fuhrman, Steven Hitov. Third row: Frank Martini, Raymond Pierce, Joel Hurwitz, Russell Reeve, Lawrence Hammare, Mark Pearson, Michael DeCarolis, David Harrington. Fourth row: Thomas Byron, Michael Berry, Richard Armstrong, Patrick O'Malley, William Andries, John Cutler, Geoffrey. DiMego. Fifth row: Robert Wegenka, John Huff, William Storm, Leonard Strang, William Cloutier, Robert Corby. Officers: David Pike, President; Robert Morrissette, Vice-President; Jane Belliveau, Secretary-Treasurer. 74 SKI CLUB First row: Ralph Swanson, Lawrence Gardner, Nancy Stupak, Frank Salvi, Pamela Sylvester, Nancy Fitzgerald, Kathleen Rogers, Gary Hill, William Cloutier, Joyce Carr. Second row: Kevin O'Connell, Ronald Gagnon, Richard Hebert, Francis Leahey, Bruce Bruwer, Carolyn Frazer, Diane Saucier, Susan Scaramuzzi, Carol Salafia, Joan Seaver. Third row: David Hatch, James Radley, Michael Salovardos, Stephen Smith, Peter Fantozzi, Jeanne Lagoy, Deborah Zomlefer, Dana Bloch, Tamara Cormier. Fourth row: Paul Rouleau, James Nachtwey, Jeffrey Tamblyn, Arthur Phelps, Joseph Barry, Carl Luck, Janice Mitchell, Nancy Stachera, Paula Valera. Fifth row: Richard Boyd, Albert Bell, Timothy Green, Steven Caisse, Gary Sicard, Timothy Nach, Paul Nachtwey, Steven Perla, Lorna Tisdale. Officers: Gary Hill, President; Frank Salvi, Vice-President; Nancy Stupak, Secretary; Ralph Swanson, Treasurer. Mr. Michael Cavanagh’s Ski Club meets once a week in Room 213 to plan a year-round schedule of activities. During the weeks when snow is scarce, films, skating parties, and the like help to keep enthusiasm high. There is, of course, no substitute for a ski trip, and journeys to a number of New England slopes are eagerly anticipated. An example of such a trip would be the January 30 outing, the first of the season, to Mt. Sunapee. BRIDGE CLUB Stee Every Friday at 2:30 P.M., the Bridge Club meets with its advisor, Mrs. Ellen Cleaves. Members have the opportunity to learn and practice contract bridge. Although it is in its first year of existence, the Bridge Club hopes for increased student participation and pos- sible tournament competition. First row: Lisa Krock, Russell Reeve, James Jarosz. Second row; Hollie Uong, Douglas Best, Barbara Corby. 75 No strict qualifications limit membership in the Engineering So- ciety. Thus, its weekly meetings are intended primarily to arouse and amplify any dormant interest in the engineering field. This year, advisor Mr. Leonard Johnson and Society members are looking forward to movies, guest speakers, and a trip to Maine’s atomic power-plant. First row; John Bacon, Francis Miller, Gene Bisol, David Kennedy, Advisor, Mr. Leonard Johnson. Second row: Wallace Nash, Lawrence Gauthier, Leo Ellis, Brian Kimball, Donald Lacouture, Laura LaFleur. Third row: Susan Wilkinson, James Leger, Robert Faatz, Roland Bouvier, Hwa Nien Shen, Henry Frye, Greig McManus, Albert McGee, Cheryl LeBlanc. Fourth row: Brian Allardice, Kenneth Short, Frank Huckins, Thomas Simonds, William Murray, Clifford Kenney, John Fasshauer, Robert La Fleur, Kenneth McHugh, Douglas Gowell. Officers: Gene Bisol, President; David Kennedy, Vice-President; Francis Miller, Secretary; John Bacon, Treasurer. ENGINEERING SOCIETY INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB Every Tuesday, members of the Industrial Arts Club, under Mr. Robert Anderson, are occupied with the mass production of sever- al useful articles of wood and metal. From their work flows increasing skill in the use of tools and materials along with increasing knowledge of designs and processes. Movies covering the areas of their industrial endeav- or and a trip to the General Motors as- sembly plant in Framingham are planned to stimulate their work. At year’s end, lots will be drawn to determine distribution of handi- work among the twelve club members. First row: Advisor, Mr. Leonard Johnson, Gerald LaFrance, Kenneth Cozzens. Second row: Frank Nass, Robert Lovell. Third row: Jeffrey Olson, Douglas Kyles. Fourth row: Robert Creed, Kenneth LeBlanc, Russell Osborn. Officers: Robert Lovell, President; Kenneth Cozzens, Vice-President; Douglas Kyles, Secretary-Treasurer. 76 GOOD GOVERNMENT CLUB The Good Government Club is a small organization composed of students who are interested in government. The Good Government Club provides an opportunity for students to gain con- structive attitudes and appreciation of our government as well as to stimulate an interest in sound, high-principled government. Directed and formed by Mr. George Schroeder, at the beginning of this year, this organization is a rela- tively small group of twelve members whose activities include lively discus- sions, pertinent films, and political de- bates. First row: Dennis Rosa, Peter Rousseau, Jeffrey Wironen. Second row: Advisor, Mr. George Schroeder, Robert MacPherson, Glendon Hatton, John Picucci, Dennis Baldwin. Officers: Peter Rousseau, Chairman; Dennis Rosa, Co-Chairman. GUIDANCE ASSISTANTS Chosen by Mr. Robert Laserte, the Guidance Assistants perform various clerical services for the guidance office. Students assist in typing, filing, taking messages, and performing errands for Mr. Laserte. Experience gained on the job may prove to be valuable, training for future vocations. First row: Rose Legere, Marilyn Weeks, Lily Minor, Jean Harrington. Second row: Diane Nutting, Frances McGreevy. i, 78 OFFICE ASSISTANTS May Gauthier, Suzanne Prince, Donna Whitten, Marcia Casacca, Linda Nichols, Deborah Renzi, Mary Alice Newell, Constance Comerford, Jane Resseguie, Mary St. Jean, Nancy Fitzgerald, Paula Chirco, Mary Mancini, Kathy Gordon, Joan Piermarini. A number of students willing to volunteer their free time to school service gain valuable experience working as office assistants and tardiness clerks. They assist the administrative staff in performing routine duties such as handling late traffic and keeping daily records. Seniors, well-acquainted with the machinery of the school, actively take supervisory charge of the group. Richard Warner, Kenneth Kurasowicz, Philip Marrama, Frank Salvi, Alfred Perla, Roger Angelini, James Nachtwey, David Ciprotti, David Courtemanche, David Grossi, Michael Kinsella. SECRETARIAL ASSISTANTS Girls who are enrolled in Miss Mar- lene Ruh’s advanced shorthand and tran- scription classes have the opportunity to experience the responsibilities and duties of a secretarial career. By assisting teachers and office personnel, each girl develops her skill in such areas as typing, filing, sorting, and taking dictation. For the administration and the school, the secretarial assistants perform such valuable services as the preparation of report cards, marking sheets and Spectator stencils. First row: Carmen Rivera, Sandra Sarcent, May Gauthier, Linda Nichols. Second row; Ann Fortin, Alysann Vaillancourt, Donna Lavoie, Constance Comerford. Third row: .Nancy Arpano, Jane Divoll, Jean Piermarini, Virginia Pollastri, Ruth Curry. Fourth row: Ann Pellechia, Elaine Miller, Barbara Gionet, Nancy St. Laurent, Charlene Brown. Fifth row: Joyce Tourigny, Gale Linenkemper, Norma Hazard, Joan Piermarini, Nancy Fitzgerald. LIBRARY ASSISTANTS A student library assistant must pos- sess the ability to work within a group, to assume responsibility, and to display leadership. He must manifest a desire to serve the faculty and students of Leo- minster High School in their use of the library facilities. The eighteen members of the library staff, supervised by Mrs. Esther Rick- heit, express their active interest in school service and in such other activi- ties as an open-house get-together, a Christmas party and a cook-out. First row: Lois Martin, Jane Belliveau, Maureen Duguay, Betsy Clapp, Linda Bresnahan, Nancy St. Laurent. Second row: David Peretti, Andrea Goodale, Susan Wilkinson, Sandra Jacques, Linda Doiron, Donna Cutler, Sharon Bartlett. 79 80 First row: Cynthia Philips, Kathleen Simard. Second row: Joy Tourigny, Lynn Tata, Kathleen Altobelli, Linda Gelinas. MAJORETTES Joy Tourigny, Captain; Cynthia Philips, Co-Captain. rl. | iis First row: Angela Tocci, Nancy Fitzgerald, Gale Linenkcmper, Elaine Miller, Phyllis Hanno. Second row: Barbara Baldwin, Marcia Lanza, Diane Goodwin, Paula Culley, Linda Bouchcr. Phyllis Hanno, CHEERLEADERS Specially selected on the basis of personality, pep, and A colorful addition to the LHS Band, the majorettes are one of the school’s most talented groups. More important than twirling ability, however, is the willingness to work hard and to take orders and carry them out. A great deal of practice and preparation precedes the football games, at which the majorettes are as essential a part as the band. In addition to the football games, the ma- jorettes perform in parades and other school events in which the band partici- pates. attitude are the cheerleaders, a group of ten girls from the junior and senior classes. Under the direction of Captain Phyllis Hanno, the cheerleaders lead the student body in generating enthusiasm for upcoming games. One of the most outstanding rallies of the year was the Thanksgiving rally, which was highlighted by a farewell cheer to Coach Broderick. By promoting school spirit and supporting the teams, the cheerleaders have become a welcome asset to football and basketball rallies and games. Captain; pe ney Nancy Fitzgerald, Co -Captain. as | oe | i GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION First row: Louise Lemieux, Angela Tocci, Dawn Fleming, Carroll Johnston, Joan Seaver, Helen Chester, Diega Campagna, Deanne Morin, Charlene Lamothe, Frances Conefrey, Gail Linenkemper, Barbara Varnot. Second row; Linda Boucher, Kathleen Powers, Elizabeth Willoughby, Jane Divoll, Ann Etsten, Diane Wexler, Judith Cragin, Diane Marrama, Norma Hazard, Eloise Boyle, Virginia Pollastri, Jean Harrington, Jane Resseguie, Barbara Ricker, Isabella Cataldo, Judith Lanza, Pamela Arnold, Jesse Atwood, Nancy Stupak. Third row: Eileen Shepard, Kathy Gordon, Diane Angelini, Phyllis McHugh, Barbara Baldwin, Sandra Ricker, Paula Culley, Stephanie Milosh, Jane Toolin, Gail Worthen, Joanne Pawelski, Kathleen Altobelli, Virginia Pierce, Carol Salafia, Colleen McFarland, Carol Gagnon, Margaret Powers, Gail Epstein, Susan Lehtinen, Barbara Wheeler, Ruth Gleason. One of the school’s largest extracurricular organizations, the Girls’ Athletic Association, is open to any junior or senior girl who participates in the after-school sports programs. By coordinating social and sports activities under the supervision of Mrs. Patricia Pothier, this organization strives to develop better all-around personali- ties. This year’s activities included the Sock Hop, the Holiday Dance, a Mother-Daughter Spring Social, and a banquet. Achievement awards are presented annually to outstanding seniors showing special ability in each sport, or for service to the Girls’ Athletic Association. Charlene Lamothe, Junior Representative; Francis Conefrey, Junior Representative; Diega Campagna, Soh ie a , Helen Chester, Secretary; Carroll Johnston, Vice-President; Joan Seaver, President; Angela Tocci, Treasurer; Senior Representative; Deanne Morin, Sentor Representative. 8| CHORAL CLUBS ; First row: Kathleen Powers, Linda Craigue, Kristin Schumann, Judith Lanza, Cynthia Philips. Second row: Rachel Tonkin, Sally Lindsey, Dianee Marrama, Christine Howe, Martha Mosher, Barbara Ricker. Third row: Pamela Knight, Karen Roddy, Theresa Beauregard, Ann Mills, Susan Nicholson, Barbara Gionet. Fourth row: Paul Harris, Jeffrey Lister, Gene Bisol, Philip Krone, Robert Wegenka, Glen Buffum, Michael LaPierre, Wayne Nickel. Students who have a common interest in vocal music find an opportunity to improve and develop their vocal skills in the Choral Clubs, directed by Mr. Egidio Bisceglia. Learning to sing with expressive tone. qual- ity and artistic interpretation is the fore- most aim of the groups. Such performances as the Christmas Assembly and the annual spring concert give the members of the Choral Clubs the opportunity to display their progress. The Choral Clubs offer an enjoyable experience in musical learning and appreciation. First row: Linda Russo, Charlene Lamothe, Linda Falk, Nancy Landry, Susan McCaffrey, Jean Antonucci. Second row; Norma Hatch, Catherine Crawford, Anita Dignard, Martha Henry. Third row: Margaret Lemieux, Elaine Tracy, Patricia Cormier, Arthur Phelps, Colleen McFarland, Deborah Bartimo, Diane Hedstrom. Fourth row: Patricia Lemay, Linda Pawelski, Mark Pearson, Patricia Mitchell, Lisa Krock, Barbara Corby. Fifth row: Helen Chester, Paola Radicchi, Bruce Clark, Janice Ordway, Florence Riggs, Leah Anastos. 82 First row; Advisor, Mr. Egidio Bisceglia, Kathleen Verge, John Faatz, Leroy Salvi, Gary Frechette, Margaret Powers, Linda LeBlanc, James Person, Carol Gendron, Willian Holloway, Philip Krone. Second row: Joyce Conti, Ann Boyle, Katherine Howe, Gail Lieberman, Carolyn Cross, Naomi Hitov, Anne Griffiths, Maureen Morley, Diane Hedstrom, Nancy Cousins, Patricia Lemay, Hollie Uong, Lisa Krock, Barbara Varnot. Third row: Robert Norris, James O'Toole, Arnold Wexler, Ralph Dailey, Russell Reeve, Jeffrey Olson, William Fournier, Edward Mahonen, Stuart Paul, Arthur Phelps, Thomas Proctor, Paul Harris. Fourth row: Robert Verge, Mark Pearson, Michael Zomlefer, David Hatch, Herbert Nock, John Bacon, Stanley Harris, Steven Bisceglia, Alphonse Piermarini, Frank Martini, Leonard Bisceglia. Fifth row: Colleen McFarland, Kathleen Underwood, Susan Verge, George O'Toole, Barry Best, Mark Hanson, Dennis Amico. The Band and Dance Band provide interested students with an opportunity for enjoyment and active participation in musical organizations, as well as the foundation for study which may lead to a career in music. These organizations perform at football games, concerts, assemblies, parades, and festivals, under the direction of Mr. Egidio Bisceglia. Senior band members receive sweaters, while letters are presented to undergraduates. Individual instrumental awards are given by the Local 173 American Federation of Musicians, the Leo- minster High School Band Boosters Club, and the Thursday Musical Club. First row: Advisor, Mr. Egidio Bisceglia, Michael Zomlefer, John Bacon, Jeffrey Olson. Second row; Leroy Salvi, Peter Manera, George O'Toole, Barry Best, Mark McCaffrey. 83 84 SPORTS High School sports are essential to the exercising of the competitive spirit, and the students of LHS have shown themselves eager to manifest their school pride by jcining and supporting athletic teams. On the court, on the field and in the stands, a high degree of enthusiasm is generated by a desire to prove the worth of the high school teams. The students have displayed an unswaying allegiance to LHS in both victory and defeat, and at the same time have showed themselves to be sportsman-like competitors. They have every reason to be proud of their teams’ performances and to expect further achievement from seasons such as these. PHYSICAL FITNESS AND COMPREHENSIVE SPORTS A SENSE OF FAIR PLAY ARE THE GOALS OF A PROGRAM 85 A WINNING SPIRIT A LOSING SEASON Vincent Joseph NASHUA 12—LEOMINSTER 6 In the season’s opener, powerful Leominster defensive play held Nashua to a scoreless first half. Cashing in one of two major campaigns, Broderick’s best opened the way for a Horgan tally in the second quarter. A score by left halfback Lou Sardonis early in the third period terminated a rap id ten-play drive staged by the eager Purple Knights. A surprise pass, minutes later, caught Leominster’s defense off-guard, enabling the Purple Eleven to score a second and final time. Two major penalties against the visitors in the fourth period ended all hope of a Leominster comeback. MARLBORO 13—LEOMINSTER 0 By what proved to be the largest margin of the season, the Blue and White suffered its second defeat at the hands of an overpowering Marlboro team. The size of the Panther linemen-—one weighing 285 pounds—gave Marlboro the deciding edge, but sparkling individual play and a great defensive effort on the part of the LHS Eleven made the game a much closer match than the Philip Marrama score indicated. BROOKLINE 6—LEOMINSTER 0 The first home game of the season saw Leominster’s men in blue encounter a massive Brookline ground attack. Nevertheless, the Blue Devil defense held strongly until the opening minutes of the final quarter when the visitors tallied the game’s only score from the one yard line. Three Leominster offensive drives into enemy territory proved unsuccessful; two pass intercep- tions and a fumble gave Brookline the deciding edge. MANCHESTER CATHOLIC 6—LEOMINSTER 0 Robert Turner Still searching a first win, the Broderickmen this time faced the strong line of the Eagles. A rain-drenched crowd of loyal spectators witnessed the only major offensive drive of the Blue Devils end. in defeat after an interception on the goal line. The game’s only touchdown came to the out-of-staters in the second quarter, with Leominster’s defense then taking the lead to prevent any further scoring. Gene Bisol Roger Angelini i i — oa mmorvans BG OO, A 86 David Letters Ronald Ringer Ralph Swanson David Ciprotti Roger Mercier ey “19-84 oral Dy ae First row: Ralph Wallace, David Cote, Roger Mercier, David Grossi, David Letters, Roger Angelini, David Horgan, Ronald Ringer, Richard Warner, Philip Marrama, Gene Bisol, Vincent Joseph, Martin McGuiness, Francis Leahy—Manager. Second row: Coach Charles Broderick, Rocco Pettito, John Spacciapoli, James Buckley, Robert Tisdale, Louis Giorgi, John Bell, Aime Lemoine, Paul Nachtwey, Kenneth Kurasowicz, Raymond Falk, John Huff, Paul St. Jermain, Coach Robert Novelli. Third row: Coach Donald Bracani, Gerald LaFrance, James Maggio, Thomas Buja, Gregory Monitz, Samuel Torcoletti, Barry Ciaschini, John Carrescia, Edward Gulliver, Reed Pelletier, James Valeri, Raymond Doucet, Kenneth Huckins, James Melanson, Frank Vargo. MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE An impressive Blue and White Eleven, aided by its remarkable defense and newly unified offense, swept to a decisive victory over Manchester. Blue Devil passing combinations clicked for the first time, and accounted for eight valuable points. For the first time in the 1964 season, Broderick’s men looked like the team Leominster High knew they were. An immeasurably important job is that of team manager. For three years, this role of team supplier, first aider, and coachs’ aid has been ably fulfilled by Francis Leahy. Much of the success attributed to a winning team comes as a result of fine coaching. With Mr. Robert Novelli (left) and Mr. Donald Bracani (right), Charles Broderick has had the best of assistance. Both assistant coaches are graduates of LHS. Mr. Bracani was a member of the state all-star team during high school years, while Mr. Novelli was voted small college all-American while at Rhode Island. NEWTON SOUTH Two opening touchdowns enabled an improved LHS squad to topple invading Newton South. The lone Lion’s score late in the second period failed to subdue our Blue Devils, who again challenged with another tally late in the fourth quarter. The brilliant ball handling of quarterback Dave Horgan, backed by the ever formidable Leominster line, saw Charlie's boys earn him an unprecidented 200th victory. Leominster fans offered congratulations to their Mr. Football on this occasion by proudly carrying him off the field on their shoulders. Bob Turner and Rick Warner (77) halt a Nashua rush in the opening game. LOW SCORING CONTESTS PROVE A RULE AS GARDNER Before a near sell-out crowd, the unbeaten Gardner Wildcats rallied to defeat a spirited Blue Devils’ team. Gardner's superb ball handling ended all hope that Leominster could win the North Worcester Conference title. A Leominster ; ; : : Ee 4, aa. c5-%¢ Ex threat in the third quarter ended in defeat with ., 38% v eae ee ae fy a Gardner end zone interception. Nevertheless, the outstanding play of Ron Ringer, who aver- aged an unbelieveable 54 yards in punting , highlighted an otherwise dismal home game. WORCESTER NORTH In top physical condition, Leominster next displayed a type of teamwork that crippled a strong Worcester North Eleven. The Blue Devils’ defense, coupled with several sustained offensive drives, produced the major upset of the season in the county, truly an impressive Leominster victory. Around the end for several yards. Outstanding punt returns by Ron Ring- er sparked many fine plays. 88 FITCHBURG No loss ever comes harder to LHS teams than defeat at the hands of the Fitchburg High Eleven, and Thanksgiving Day, 1964, was no exception. Brilliant ball handling, a hardened defense, and an unbeaten record made Fitchburg a formidable foe. Yet Leominster held the Red and Grey to only 12 points, surely an effort to be proud of. Leominster fought hard and led for much of the game. Certainly there could have been no greater testamonial to retiring head coach Charlie Broderick than the inspired play with which his players scored a moral victory. [ - O M | N S T - R Leominster’s Blue Devils take the field at Fitchburg. DEFENSE SPARKLES A fault in Fitchburg’s defense leaves a hole for Leominster’s An aggressive Leominster defense in action. idvance. . ) The end of the line as Leominster Blue Devils close in. Final Scores Leominster 22.2.2 6 Nashiviaie seen oe 12 Léominsteres. =.= 0 Marlboro eee eee 13 Leominster 22.2.2. 0 Brooklinews-s eee 6 Leominsteta= 0 Manchester Catholic .. 6 Leominsters 2. 2 20 Manchester, N.H. .... 6 Leominster ...........- 20 Newton South _....... 6 Leomitister’ _.....-. 0 Gardnersse ee fi Leominsteta.= =. [2 Worcester North ... 8 Leominstergee 22 8 jetheg ayes (6 See eS 12 89 A happy moment 90 CB RETIRES Massachusetts state law requires that public school personnel retire upon reaching the age of seventy. For this reason, the 1964 football season was the last for Coach Charles B. Broderick, who reaches the mandatory retirement age on June 16, 1965. “Char- lie,” as he is affectionately known, began his spectac- ular coaching career in Amesbury, Massachusetts, in 1923. He became head football coach at Leominster High in 1931, and has guided LHS squads through thirty-four unforgettable seasons. During his tenure here, he has amassed an outstanding record of 201 victories, 100 defeats, and 19 ties. Charlie Broderick has become an institution at Leominster High. One can detect a hint of reverence in the tone of anyone who utters his name. News of his fame and fortune has spread far and wide. Recently he was presented with a special award by the Association of New England Football Officials at a dinner in his honor. The greatest honor of all, however, is the affection and admiration felt for CB by the thousands and thousands of peop le who have known him. A quick look at the clock. FIER 34 YEARS AT LHS CB is interrupted by applause at the Fitchburg rally. Nashua was a disappoint- ing game. 91 The coach discusses a play with his assistant, Robert Novelli. MR. BRODERICK IS THE RECIPIENT Sf a a wy Col KS § a i) in Coach Broderick ‘with just a few of his many trophies. Throughout a lifetime, the efforts of a dedicated person seldom remain without some sort of public appreciation. Charlie Broderick is no exception, for on countless occasions have his friends offered sym- bols of their appreciation. A brief visit to his home will reveal this spirit. Among dozens of trophies are included beautiful pieces recalling twenty-five years of service at LHS, an unbeaten 1952 season, and an unprecedented 200th football victory, to mention but a few. Perhaps the accomplishments of 41 years of coach- ing can best be remembered by considering the words inscribed on a plaque awarded by the Association of New England Football Officials in 1964. It reads: “For maintaining high ethical standards of: the football coaching profession and for his devotion to teaching the game of football to boys so that they may become men of true American sportsmanship.” Scrapbooks contain many memories. 92 OF NUMEROUS AWARDS From the Fitchburg Sentinel Editorial page, December 1, 1964: “FOOTBALL, BRODERICK’S WAY” “If we can be pardoned for a momentary invasion into the sports page realm, this seems like an appropriate time to say a word of praise about Leminster High School’s football coach, Charles B. Broderick—at least while the thrills of the Thanksgiving Day game are still with us. “Anyone taking even a cursory glance at regional football statistics knows that Mr. Broderick has coached at Leominster for 34 years and that this is his final one—and that his teams have won more than 200 games. “There are other things, however, which redound to Mr. Broderick’s credit. “In those many, many years—and despite the excite- ment engendered in a contact sport—Leominster High School teams never have been involved in distasteful inci- dents. They have taken their victories, their losses, their good breaks and their bad breaks with the good grace that has been ‘Charlie’ Broderick’s hallmark. “Only rarely—and then only to ask for a clarification— did ‘Charlie’ Broderick go onto the playing field to question the officials. He set that example of courtesy for : himself and demanded it of his players. good and bad years—had the reputation for hard, all-out play. But never did they have the reputation for unfair play. Charlie’ Broderick’s record of victories and losses is | | “Leominster High School football teams always—in the | ect . | | remarkable in itself, but the lasting lessons in the will-to- win and fairness that he taught could, conceivably, go on | forever because they will be passed on by all those who | had the privilege of being on his teams, whether they were stars or bench-warmers.” 93 First row: Richard Armstrong, David Horgan, Kevin Magane, Robert Gillis, Thomas Simons, Roger Mercier, John Bell, Peter Sillanpoa. Second row: Coach Ted Damko, Thomas Burns, David Grossi, Edward Mason, Ronald Ringer, James , Boissoneau, Thomas Miller, James Natchwey. AN EXPERIENCED AND TALENTED TEAM KEY TO SUCCESSFUL SEASON An exceptional team, a sophomore coach, and_ typical to defeat Wachusett Regional. LHS spirit foreshadowed what was to be a_ successful Brilliant last minute defensive play and ball-stealing season. These hopes were more than justified in the thrilled the crowd, and assured North Worcester County opening game, for after trailing most of the playing time, that Leominster would be a formidable contender for the Blue Devils staged a fantastic come-from behind rally county honors. JV coach Peter Michaels led his team to a nearly flawless season, with a record of 16 wins and 1 loss. A second year veteran as head coach, Ted Damko is a qualified and well-liked instructor. Strong Leominster backcourt control set the stage for many spirited and decisive victories. From playmak- ing to scoring, the double threat of Bob Gillis (left) and Dave Horgan (right) sparked many LHS en- counters. Always a deadly shot from either corner, Dick Armstrong (left), an exceptional clutch player, has left little to be desired in a corner man. The valuable play of Ron Ringer (right) enabled the Blue Devils to develop and to follow through with many lively campaigns during his three years on: the varsity squad. On defense or on the move, the Blue Devils to watch under the boards are Jim Boissoneau (left) and Dave Grossi (right). The aggressive and effective rebound- ing of these outstanding juniors prompts Leominster High to look forward to another just as successful year. A significant relief player, Peter Sillanpoa (left) rendered many memorable performances as a_play- maker and defensive ace. One of the most promising of Leominster forecourtmen, Ed Mason (right) is an invaluable asset to the team as both a scorer and rebounder. 95 OUTSTANDING COMPETITIVE SPIRIT HIGHLIGHTS PLAY An even start with Gardner High High scoring Dave Horgan prepares to add two more points. Moving to Algonquin Regional, the LHS Five handily won a second decision. The visitors quickly jumped ahead and remained in the lead throughout the contest. The game was highlighted by the sparkling play of Bob Gillis, who led the team to undisputed Victory. A trip to Lunenburg High proved just as rewarding. Greatly improved ball handling opened the way for the Damko-charged courtmen’s third straight win over an always challenging opponent. Of major consequence was backboard control, with Ron Ringer and Jim Boissoneau turning in fine performances. After an altogether too evenly matched squabble with the Alumni, LHS met Algonquin Regional for a second time. This slow-starting game saw the 15 point totals of Bob Gillis and Dave Horgan combine with 31 points from the foul line to give Leominster a final and deciding edge. Back on home territory, the Blue Devils paired off again with Lunenburg. An exciting third period pace set the stage for this sixth successive victory. Winning ways were then temporarily halted as a determined squad from St. Bernard's High handed our men in blue their first loss. A home court advantage and exceptional shooting accuracy established for the Saints an early lead. Unmistakably outclassed in rebounding and ball handling, our Blue Devils found this a hard defeat. An only encounter with Southbridge High took place on the foreign court. Ron Ringer and Dave Horgan each tallied double figures to help lead Leominster back to the winning column, and to restore the confidence lost three days before at St. Bernard's. Before a sell-out crowd, Leominster next played host to arch rivals from Fitchburg High. Good playmaking on the part of Bob Gillis and exceptional rebounding by Dave Grossi sparked LHS to come from behind several times, only to suffer ultimate defeat. ZA Horgan to Ringer for a play at the foul line LLOMINSy, Sek: Ron Ringer scores with the approval of Jim Boissoneau. Dave Grossi breaks way for the basket. Win number eight resulted from a more than exciting clash at Gardner High, when a missed foul shot sent the game into overtime. Fine relief scoring by Dick Armstrong, with 17 points by Dave Grossi, produced a win which was much too close for too many, but probably the best contest of the season to that date. Final Scores Mem OStCE! 2.0 7222-2: 60 Wachusett Regional .............. my, OILSEED aos ve 70 Algonquin Regional .............. 50 ReOUIAStEE: ....-:..- is Pugenbitce rithm 43 Beormnster’ ..... 82 AT 0h eee ee ee eee ee 2 49 Beaminster. .2.2.4s.-. 71 Algonquin Regional ................ 56 Beomminster to 4..557. 61 Dune n puree i Cheese. 2 2 eee. 43 erinstel ee, 50 Sie LES ei SS Ue hPa ee Pees 63 Reominstet 2... 61 SOULIDLIG Cen E110 Th eee es 44 Pets ALIS CL onda toes 63 Fitchburg High 22. Peers . 69 Leominster ............ 66 Gatd ners tii Deen eee 62 BeOrOi stele... t-n2 67 ASDOUSEL 0 ieee ere 2 ... 64 Westen aft epee 85 AthOMS EA Ohipes sie aa ee 91 corm nster 2... 65 Gardnecatt phism tee 69 ReOmanister gee. Se, 66 Nashuaetiteh se se ees 78 Leominster ............ 64 Dig Dectiard s lon eee ee By) Leominster ......... _ 46 Piast Gam Hie arse etna 61 Leominster _......... ne Pitch buroehion eee 79 Back to Leominster, the Blue Devils were able to stage a wonderful shooting exhibition fortified by an effective fast break to defeat Athol High. Going into the fourth quarter with a tie score, Leominster forecourtmen cleaned the boards consistently to set up the ultimate win. Three days later, tallying five quick free throws at the end of the second half, Athol was able to salvage the second game. Three Leominster players fouling out did little to accent the good rebounding of Jim Boissoneau in this encount- er. A late game rally then enabled Gardner High to clinch a see-saw battle. Avenging their previous loss, the angered Wildcats were able to eliminate Leominster from the county championship race in a game which saw Leominst- er score more field goals than their opponents, but lose on the foul line. Next, two disappointing matches with an unusually powerful Nashua team were separated by a somewhat glorious victory over St. Bernard’s High. Blue Devil plays clicked perfectly, for both the defensive and offensive control rendered by Ed Mason, John Bell, and Dave Horgan insured for Leominster an impressive local vic- tory. ‘Nevertheless, a second loss at the hands of Fitchburg High provided the final and unwanted wet blanket. Outstanding Leominster play was outdone only by the play of the opponents in a game that was as thrilling and close as any spectator could want. An easy rebound stuns the Alumni. Coach Richard Johnson. a good record in his first year as coach at LHS. Brad Bowser. Veteran LHS diver. Only Leominster finalist at the State Meet. LHS SWIMMERS BETTER 1964 MARK The Leominster High School Swim Team won three of its nine dual meets, bettering the mark of the 1963-64 season. The team faced a hard schedule, with meets against several private schools and two of Massachusetts’ three best public high school teams. It should also be noted that this was a rebuilding year with concentrated efforts made to develop the younger swimmers. Perennially the season’s opener, the Boston Latin meet is of key importance and is always exciting. This year’s contest was no exception. The Hub swimmers’ victory was not easily won, for the meet was decided in the final event. The next four meets were to prove highly disappointing to the LHS mermen. Fitchburg and Gardner boasted two of the state’s best swim teams. Huntington and Andover provided equally strong opposition, as these private schools always do. None of these meets were close as the scores indicate. But luck like this could not last, and against Springfield Trinity Swim Club, the Leominster swimmers came into their own. It was a tight contest but an encouraging win. The winning streak was not to last, however, as Brookline showed Leominster what it was like to be beaten by one point. But a highlight of the season was achieved in this meet, as medly relay swimmers Barry Best, Ed McHugh, Mark Cleaves, and Tim Green broke the school record for the 160 yard medley relay. A fired-up LHS team went to Winchendon determined to win, and they came back satisfied. It was a clear, definite win from the very start. A win in the final meet can make a losing record much less painful. Such was the case as Leominster defeated Worcester Academy to win its third victory of its last four meets. Ed McHugh. High point total on team. Breast stroke, but- terfly, individual medley, med- ley relay. Brian Allardice. Veteran LHS swimmer. Freestyle. Back row: Coach Richard Johnson, Bill Gaillardet, John Murphy, David Kennedy, Ken McHugh, Mark Cleaves, Norman Brooks. Front row: Peter Marshall, Ed McHugh, Jay Such, Barry Best, Brian Allardice, Don Burnap. Rookie coach Richard Johnson, himself a former LHS swimmer, did a fine job of shaping this team and making : i Leominsterge: 53.23 43 Boston | hatin pee eee Dz sure each boy was in top physical condition. Pevcttehe i ear 40 Huntington nc... Be Fine performances from Mark Cleaves, Ken McHugh, MeOmMinstctaea ee 23 Fitch burp anes Pee 72 Bill Gaillardet, and other “young” swimmers throughout Leominster iat) eee 22 Gardner ........ Mali Boosh ike 70 the season indicate that the LHS Swim Team has some Leominster waceensecweencee 27 Andover win anno eons ane az conan anna nanan 68 successful years ahead Leominster 235 Be ee 48 Springfield Sates Seger aan B eae 47 Deominster® 22.7... 47 Brookline gases) ee ee 48 Leominster ................ 52 Wiinchendon gee ee 43 Leominster ................ 49 Worcester .............. fort Sete 46 Barry Best. Recipient of LHS Swimming Award. 100 yard backstroke, Jay Such. Veteran LHS distance swimmer. 200 and 400 yard freestyle, medley relay. freestyle relay. Final Scores Elizabeth Willoughby Carroll Johnston Dee Morin breaks‘up a play. Front row, left to right: Linda Pawelski, Nancy Cousins, Joan Sever, Diega Capagna, Elizabeth Wil- . loughby, Barbara Varnot, Eloise Boyle, Gail Werthern. Back row: Joanne Pawelski, Nancy Stachera, Norma Hazard, Norma Hatch, Deanne Morin, Jackie Chester, Carroll Johnston, Dawn Fleming, Louise Lemieux. Dawn Fleming DISAPPOINTING SEASON Once again the cry of “Whee-be-do’ could be heard across the hockey field as anxioys participants from Leominster High donned their shin guards and clutched their hockey sticks. Team spirit reached a peak by the conclusion of pre-season practice, and the team excitedly prepared for what they hoped would be a successful outing. However, to the dismay of many, field goals were infrequent accomplishments. Nevertheless, relentless in the pursuit of victory, the girls wound up the season with a big victory over rival Garner High. Deanne Morin Barbara Varnot Norma Hazard “The Lady” discussed team strategy. Final Scores Leominster ........ QO Wachusett Regional ........ 3 Leominster ........ OmaGataners hich eee 2 MeEOIMIOSteh: a... O Shrewsbury High 22-22 1 Leominster ........ lee Garcdne ta ti chee eee 0 Girls’ Varsity...... il Usk WANE 521 ee oa This is really a team? Watch out. Joan! It’s my ball. Team Spirit. Gardner High is stifled under the boards. Give me that thing. INEXPERIENCE As the cold of an approaching winter saw the end of another season of girls’ outdoor sports, the familiar “swish” ‘of the basketball net became a more common occurrence. After weeks of com- petitive practice sessions, the varsity team was chosen and the year’s schedule posted. Although the final scores were somewhat disappointing, seasonal play resulted in many thrilling and exciting games. Valuable experience gained by undergraduates this year indicates that Leominst- er High will offer a fine basketball team for at least two years to come. A blocked pass. A MAJOR en ES DRAWBACK Joanne Pawelski attempts to tally. Final Scores Leominster Leominster Leominster Leominster ay Gardner Leominster Marlboro Jackie Chester adds two points from the backcourt. Who's blocking whém? Joanne Pawelski is set up under the basket. UNDERGRADUATES As the seniors of LHS prepare to step out of the high school environment, the undergraduates begin to assume a role of greater importance in the student body. The classes of 1966 and 1967 have proved themselves able: and eager to contend with the responsibilities which accompany the rewards of school service. By participating in sports, sponsoring social functions, and carrying through class projects, the undergraduates have manifested a high degree of enthusiasm and compe- tency. The sophomores and juniors have ample reason for a pride in their classes’ performances and may look forward to the many responsibilities and rewards which proceed from seasons such as these. ALTHOUGH HE RECEIVES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT 104 LESS ATTENTION THAN THE SENIOR, THE IS A VITAL FORCE IN SCHOOL ACTIVITY 105 DANCES Social activities included a sock hop sponsored by the Girls’ Athletic Association and highlighted by the music of the Del- Mars. Le Cercle Francais and the G.A.A. cooperated at Christ- mastime to present the Holiday Dance with the Ascenders. Both of these events were tremendous successes for the sponsoring organizations. HOOTENANNY Undergraduates participate in extra- curricular as well as scholastic activi- ties. One of these was the Hootenanny sponsored by Le Cercle Francais at which several of our undergraduates performed. These were the Villagers, Phil and Steve Krone, and Ed Mahonen; and David Poppel, who performed indi- vidually and acted as master of cere- monies. The Villagers David Poppel “I can’t stop thinking about that Hootenanny!” “We always learn a great deal in cafeteria study!” CAUGHT IN THE ACT... “We'll help her to success .. .” 108 “Very impressive, young lady.” “IT wonder if he learned how to do that all by himself.” : | fi “Look up silly, he’s going to take our picture.” “Would you ever wear anything like that?” 109 SPEECH CONTEST The annual Better Speech Contest, an event first held in 1931, proved to be one of the year’s most interesting and entertaining assemblies. The speech competition was supported in its early years by the late Mayor Sydney E. Bell, who judged many of the speeches and presented prizes to the winners. Today, the Rotary Club provides the awards and treats the finalists to a luncheon at which speeches are given once again. The faculty judges who selected the seven finalists were Mrs. Rickheit, Mr. Benoit, and Mr. Worthen. Steven Hitov presided as master of ceremonies. The contestants were Simon Tonkin and John Broderick, Sophomores; Kathy Gordon, David Hill, and David Poppel, Juniors; and Isabella Cataldo and Henry Bilodeau, Seniors. The difficult task of choosing the winners lay this year upon Mrs. Harry Winthrop; City Solicitor, Carl F. Lanza; and the Reverend William Moore. The first place winner was David Hill; the second place tie was shared by Kathy Gordon and David Poppel. David Poppel— The Golden Rule” 110 Steven Hitov—Master of Ceremonies David Hill— “The teenagers’ Role in Politics” Kathy Gordon—' Three Characteristics of Tecn- agers” JUNIOR CLASS SPAGHETTI “Of course I’m still on basketball team!”’ the boys’ SUPPER As can usually be expected, the first major activity of the junior class satisfied the needs of the al- ways empty stomach. Gigantic por- tions of Italian spaghetti and home- made sauce along with the largest crowd and profit thus far achieved at L.H.S., made the evening a huge success. A lively, although one- sided basketball game ensued in which the varsity team defeated the “tireless” marauders of the faculty squad. The delicious supper must have been toa much for the faculty players. The indispensible ones. : i ; ‘ JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Edward Mason, Treasurer; David Grossi, President; Robert Goss, Vice-president; Diane Angelini, Secretary. A . OUTSTANDING JUNIORS First row: Edward Mason, David Grossi. Second row: Kathleen McGuinness, David Poppel, Kathy Gordon. 112 One of LHS's most outstanding Jun- iors is David Grossi. Besides being an able class President and Student Cabinet member, David is also an honor roll student and an active participant on the varsity basketball and football teams. A familiar figure at Leominster High is Edward Mason, star football and basketball player, class Treasurer, and Assistant Production Manager of the Interclass Plays. He also had the honor of representing Leominster as “Johnny Appleseed” at the World’s Fair. It would not be uncommon to see David Poppel walking down the corri- dor with either a guitar or a large stack of books. For this versatile junior is truly outstanding in every sense of the word. He was a star performer in the Inter-class Play Competition, is a high honor student and will be a co-editor of the 1966 Magnet. Active - Outspoken - Industrious. These words all apply to Kathy Mc- Guiness. A superior debater, honor stu- dent, member of the Spectator staff and writer for the Leominster Daily Enter- prise, Kathy is truly an “involved” young person. An excellent example of the well-bal- anced student is Kathy Gordon. She counts among her honors membership in the Student Council, Ist prize in the B'nai B'rith poster contest, and positions as an Inter-class Play director and Worthy Advisor in the Order of Rain- bow Girls. Consistently a high honor student, she looks forward to serving as a co-editor of the 1966 Magnet. One of Leominster High’s outstanding sophomores is John Broderick. Last year at Carter Junior High he was voted most intelligent and is further proving his capabilities this year. He starred in “The Dancers” the sophomore drama presentation at the first annual Interclass Play competition and was a finalist in the Better Speech Contest. He is also athletically inclined, having played on the junior high baseball and football teams as well as being the school wrestling champion. Patricia Cormier has contributed much to her class. A choral club soloist, she sang “O Holy Night” at the Christmas Assembly. The First Annual Interclass Play Competition was presented through the concentrated efforts of many sophomores, juniors and seniors. Pat certainly helped to make the sophomore contribution, “The Dancers,” a success by acting in one of the leading roles. Certainly one of LHS's most active sophomores is Donald Cranson. Donald, who was president of his class at Carter Junior High is currently a member of the LHS student cabinet. His extracurricular activities include membership in the DeMolay and participation on the Winter Carnival Ball committees. Ann Horgan, another active sophomore, was president of her class at -Gallagher Junior High. This year she is a Student Cabinet member. Ann also participated on several Winter Carnival Ball committees. LHS can add to its list of outstanding sophomores, Candace Comerford. She is presently a member of the Student Cabinet and contributed greatly to the success of the Winter Carnival Ball. John Broderick and Patricia Cormier discuss a point of inter- est. OUTSTANDING SOPHOMORES First row: Ann Horgan, Candice Comerford. Second row: Donald Cranson, Patricia Cormier, John Broderick. 113 SENIORS Wise and experienced, the high school senior condescendingly be- stows aid and advice upon naive underclassmen. Yet the senior year accomplishes nothing if it does not prove to the student that true education never ceases, that the knowledge and experience gained during the high school years are but a beginning. The qualities which lead to future success are acquired from seasons such as these. THE LAST YEAR OF HIGH THAT EDUCATION IS 114 SCHOOL RE-EMPHASIZES THE ANCIENT ADAGE A CONTINUING PROCESS 115 RICHARD ABARE General Education Prom Comm 3. ROGER A. ANGELINI College Preparatory Class Pres 3,4; GRAD Usher 3; IC Relays 3,4; Student Cabinet 3,4; VAR Football 2,3.4. DONALD E. ADAMS Business Supper Comm 2,3; Track 2. LOUIS M. ARMILLOTTII Business MAGNET Business 4; Stamp Club 4; Supper Comm 4. ROBERT P. ALEXANDER Vocational Machine Shop. PAMELA J. ARNOLD College Preparatory FTA 4; GAA 4; Supper Comm 4; Spectator 4. CLASS OFFICERS ak}: . ‘ FATA NI EM MTR Mets SUBIR bith te) Weahanne yee va oS Ss BRIEN P. ALLARDICE College Preparatory Engineering Soc 4; IC Re- lays 2,3,4; Prom Comm 4; VAR Football 4; Swimming 3,4; VAR Track VAR NANCY C. ARPANO Business Choral Club 3; FHA 3; GRAD Usher 3; Natl Honor Soc 2,3; Office Asst 4; Sup- per Comm 3,4. Left to right: Ann Pel- lechia, Vice President; Roger Angelini, Press- dent; Gale Linenkemper, Secretary; Nancy Fitzger- ald, Treasurer. JOSEPH AMICO V ocational Machine Shop. DIANE AUGER } Business FHA 3; Supper Comm 3,4. | ANTHONY G. BARBARO V ocational Carpentry. LEAH ANASTOS College Preparatory Choral Club 3,4; French Club 3,4; V Pres 4; GRAD Usher 3; Interclass Plays: Co-director 4; MAGNET Editorial 3,4: Sec 4; Natl Honor Soc 2,3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3,4. JOHN BACON College Preparatory Band 2,3,4; Dance Band 3, 4; Interclass Plays 4; Engi- neering Soc 3,4; Prom Comm 4; Supper Comm 3,4. JAMES A. BASS Vocational Electronics. ALBERT L. BEAUDET General Education Gymnastics Asst 4. Club 3; Cafe SSErey SF BESS oS. 4. +, = PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The success of class projects depends to a large degree on the co- operation which the members of the class give to their officers. We b the officers of the Class of 1965, have been very fortunate in the co- Operation that has been extended by the class. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our advisors, Mrs. Eleanor L’Ecuyer and Mr. Gerald Aubuchon, for their helpful assistance during the past two years. NORMAN P. BEAUDET Business Science Club 3; Woodwork- ing Club 4. Roger Angelini President DENNIS BEAUDOIN Business Art Club 3,4; Supper Comm 4, Woodworking Club 4. LARY J. BEAULIEU College Preparatory Boys State Rep 3; INTER- ACT 3; Engineering Soc 3; GRAD Usher 2; MAGNET Business Editor 4; Prom Comm 3; Stage Staff 4; Spectator 4: Editor 4. THOMAS J. BELIVEAU College Preparatory Debating Club 3,4: Treas 3; GRAD Usher 2; MAGNET Editorial 4; Natl Honor Soc 2,3,4; OPEN HOUSE Usher 3; Supper Comm 3,4; Ten- nis Club 3,4. THOMAS W. BELLIVEAU Vocational Drafting; Office Asst 4. CLAUDE L. BENOIT College Preparatory Grp Leader 3; GRAD set-up 3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3,4. TRADE OFFICERS Left to right: Thomas Haas, Treasurer; Ronald Ringer, Vice President; John Legere, President; Stephen Buss, Secretary; Lafayette LaCroix, Class Representative. ROBERT H. BOUDREAU Vocational Carpentry DAVID J. BOURGEOIS Business Grp Leader 4. LETHA M. BOWEN Business PETER A. BERNIER General Education Ski Club 3. BRADFORD F. BOWSER Business Art Club 4; Grp Leader 4; Cafe Asst 4; Prom Comm 4; Supper Comm 3,4; Swim- ming 2,3,4; Track 4. BARRY H. BEST College Preparatory Band 2,3,4; Dance Band 3, 4; Boys’ State Rep 3; De- bating Club 2,3,4: V Pres 2,3; INTERACT 3,4; MAG- NET Editorial 4; Prom Comm 3; VAR Swimming 3; Tennis Club 3; Spectator ees 4; Supper Comm 3,4. HENRY P. BILODEAU College Preparatory Christmas Play 3; Debating Club 3,4; Interclass Plays 4: Co-director 4; Swimming 3, ELOISE B. BOYLE Business FHA 3,4; GAA 3,4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, 4; Basketball 3,4; Field- Hockey 3,4; Softball 4. BARBARA A. BIERY Business FHA 3,4; Faculty Secretary 4; Prom Comm 4; SR REC Usherette 3; Supper Comm 3,4. LEONARD P. BISCEGLIA College Preparatory Band 2,3,4; Dance Band 3,4. SUSAN E. BRAUNE College Preparatory French Club 3,4; FTA 2,3; GRAD Usher 3; MAGNET Editorial 4; Natl Honor Soc 2,3,4: Pres 4; Prom Comm 3,4; SR REC Usherette 3; Supper Comm 3,4. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Soon we seniors of the Trade High will leave our school careers behind us and make our way in the world. We have been well-prepared for the future by our instructors, and to them we extend our deepest gratitude for their patience and regard. We would also like to especially thank our principal, Mr. Emile Johnson, and our advisor, Mr. Spencer Lunan. GENE L. BISOL College Preparatory Debating Club 2; Drama Festival Usher 3; Class Play Comm 4; Engineering Soc 3,4: Pres 4; Football 3,4; GRAD Usher 2; Interclass Plays 4: Production Manager 4: OPEN HOUSE Usher 3; Prom Comm 43; Supper Comm 3,4; Tennis Club 3. EDWARD BLAIR Business Science Club 3. W. John Legere President CATHERINE A. BOUCHARD Business Prom Comm 4; Faculty Sec- retary 4; Ski Club 3; Supper Comm 3,4. Leah gets the view from the top. MELANIE R. BOUCHER College Preparatory Biology Club 3; French Club 4; FNA 3,4; MAGNET Edi- torial 4; Natl Honor Soc 2, 3; Prom Comm 3,4; Supper Comm 3,4; Tennis Club 3,4. 119 LINDA R. BRESNAHAN General Education Cafe Asst 4; Library 4; SR REC Usherette 3; Supper Comm 3. BARBARA J. CASWELL Business Art Club 3,4; Prom Comm 3,4; Supper Comm 3,4. BEVERLY N. BROOKS College Preparatory Choral Club 2,3; Prom Comm 3,4; Skating Club 3; Supper Comm 4; Tennis Club 3. CHARLENE M. BROWN BRUCE E. BRUWER STEPHEN R. BUSS Business College Preparatory Vocational Accounting Club 3; Prom Photography Club 4; Ski Automotive. Comm 3; Supper Comm 3. Club 3. JUNE CABANA Business Presidents Millette and Angelini y= b G L LY ©. 7 ISABELLA A. CATALDO College Preparatory GAA 3,4; Italian Club 3,4; Prom Comm 3,4; Supper Comm 3,4; Tennis Club 3, 4; Softball 3,4. PATRICIA J. CAVERLY PAUL C. CHARETTE RENE O. CHARETTE Business Business Vocational FHA 4; Supper Comm 3,4. Art Club 4; Prom Comm 3, Drafting. 4; Supper Comm 3,4; VAR Football 3. JOHN E. BUSSIERE General Education Hobby Club 3. ANDRE B. CAMIRE Business Hobby Club 3,4; Supper Comm 4. DIEGA A. CAMPAGNA DENNIS W. CAPLETTE CHARLES E. CARR MARCIA A. CASACCA College Preparatory Vocational General Education General Education French Club 3,4: Pres 4; Electronics. Gymnastics Club 3; VAR FHA 3; Office Asst 4; Sup- FTA 2,3; GAA 3,4: Puab- Football 2,3. per Comm 3. cant The language lab is only one of the many fine facilities at LHS. ‘ litity Chairman 4, MAG- NET Editorial 4; SR REC Usherette 3; Supper Comm 3,4; Field Hockey 3,4; Soft- ball 3. “The (lass of 1965 HELEN J. CHESTER General Education GAA 3,4: Sec 4; Supper Comm 3; Field Hockey 3,4; Softball 3,4. Among the many rewarding experiences encountered during chree years at LHS belong the responsibilities of class leadership. That senior students have earned and must maintain the respect of underclassmen in a sense indicates the maturity instilled into the members of a graduating class. Thus, year after year, the succession continues. Years end, time passes, yet the qualities of good leadership are never forgotten. The Senior Class of 1965 has met and accepted its responsibilities and leaves with LHS the fond memories of its reliable service. 121 = 6 PAULA N. CHIRCO Business Office Asst 4; Supper Comm ay ROGER L. COLCORD General Education PAUL R. CHRISTOPHER College Preparatory Gymnastics Club 3; Supper Comm 3; VAR Football 3. RICHARD J. COLEMAN Vocational Drafting; Office Asst 4. DENNIS CICCONE V ocational Machine Shop; Prom Comm ay ROGER W. COLEMAN Business Art Club 3. i roms 0 Skee 2 RE 5 DAVID CIPROTTI Business Ski Club 3,4; Supper Comm 3; VAR Football 2,3,4. CONSTANCE J. COMERFORD Business FHA 3; Prom Comm 2; Of- fice Asst 4. Most Intelligent George O’Toole and Rachel Tonkin BETSY CLAPP General Education BETTY JEAN CORKUM Business Art Club 3,4; Prom Comm 3,4; Tennis Club 3,4; SR REC Usherette 3. EMILY A. CORMIER | Business | Italian Club 4. WILLIAM T. CLOUTIER General Education Supper Comm 3; VAR Foot- ball 2,3. PEEL I ER SER IS Si A breath of fresh air in the courtyard. The prom in May, for the benefit of the seniors, was well prepared by the Pre CORMIER juniors. Working around the theme Twilight Time’, members of the class Vationel created exquisite decorations of orchid and deep purple to achieve the proper Carpentry; VAR Football 2. atmosphere. All the toil was not in vain, as many friends gathered to bid the Senior Class farewell. Presents Tt First Tanportaut Huuctiou JAMES F. COSENZA PAUL J. COSENZA KENNETH A. COZZENS JUDITH G. CRAGIN ‘ROBERT CREED General Education Business Business College Preparatory Business Prom Comm 2,3,4; Student Italian Club 2; OPEN Supper Comm 3. Faculty Secretary 4; GAA 3, Choral Club 4; Supper Cabinet 2,3,4; VAR Foot- HOUSE Usher 3; Ski Club 4; Prom Comm 3; Ski Club Comm 4. ball 2,3. 3,4; Supper Comm 3,4. 3; Supper Comm 3,4; Ten- nis Club 3; Basketball 3; Field Hockey 3. PAUL K. CRISTOFONO Vocational Automotive. STEPHEN E. CROTCH Vocational Carpentry. RUTH E. CURRY Business Faculty Secretary 4; Supper Comm 4. Most Athletic Philip Marrama and Deanne Morin JANE L. DIVOLL Business Basketball 3,4; Faculty Sec- retary 4; Field Hockey 3,4; GAA 3,4; Supper Comm 3. JULIE M. ELLIS College Preparatory Choral Club 3,4; French Club 3,4; GRAD Usher 3; Natl Honor Soc 2,3,4: Sec 4; MAGNET Editorial 3,4: Editor 4; Spectator 4; Sup- per Comm 3,4; SR REC Usherette 3. ASA F. ERB Vocational Electronics; Swimming 2,3. ROBERT J. DeFELICE Business Hobby Club 3; Supper Comm 4; Football 2,3. ANN D. ETSTEN College Preparatory French Club 3,4; FTA 2,3; Historian 3; Interclass Plays 4, GAA 3,4; MAGNET Editorial 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3; Tennis 3; SR REC Usherette 3; Bas- ketball 3,4; Softball 4. BETTY J. DeLAURETIS Business Italian Club 4; Supper Comm 3; SR REC Ushe rette 3. LOIS A. DELLE CHIAIE Business FTS 4; Prom Comm 4; Ski Club 3,4; Supper Comm 3,4. We Bcd Farewell to RAYMOND P. FALK General Education VAR Football 2,4; Science Club 4. One long, winding receiving line containing a few hundred soon-to-be graduates of Leominster High School was the reason for all the commotion at City Hall last June. It was the annual Senior Reception, and many girls from our class acted as usher- ettes to introduce parents and relatives to the members of the graduating class. Congratulations and earnest well-wishes for the ae 1 BRINE TEE future were heard throughout the night, and the juniors present Italian Club 3; ° Supper knew that in 1965 similar farewells would be bid to them. Comm 3; VAR Baseball 3,4. LEONARD D. DeLONG ANTHONY DeMEGO KENNETH W. DIGNARD ALPHONSE DiNARDO CAROL A. DiRUSSO V ocational Vocational Vocational General Education Business Automotive. Carpentry; VAR Football 2. Machine Shop. Gymnastics Club 3,4; Prom Choral Club 3,4; Prom Comm 4; Supper Comm 4. Comm 3,4; Ski Club 3,4; Supper Comm 3,4. Junior girls served as usherettes at the Senior Receptiou. “The Departing Seuntors FRANCIS J. FARNSWORTH Business Supper Comm 3. 125 JOSEPH F. FIRMANI Business Supper Comm 3; JV Bas- ketball 2,3. LAWRENCE C. GARDNER Business Ski Club 3; Supper Comm NANCY E. FITZGERALD Business Cheerleader 3,4: Co-Captain 4; Class Treas 3,4; Faculty Secretary 4; Office Asst 4; Prom Comm 3; Ski Club 3, 4; Supper Comm 3,4; SR REC Usherette 3. DAWN L. FLEMING College Preparatory GAA 3,4: Sr Rep 4; Social Living Club 3; SR REC Usherette 3; Supper Comm 3,4; Tennis Club 3; Basket- ball 3,4; Field Hockey 3,4. The day begins with a smile. GEORGE R. GARRITY General Education Band 2,4; VAR Football 2; Prom Comm 3. CARL P. GAUTHIER Vocattonal Dzafting; VAR Football 2. ; CHARLES E. FONTAINE Business Hobby Club 3; Baseball 2. DENNIS R. FONTAINE Business Golf Club 3; Hobby Club 3. WILLIAM FOURNIER Business Band 2,3,4; Hobby Club 3; Orchestra 4; Science Club 4. Fantliar faces EDMUND J. GAUTHIER MAY GAUTHIER V ocational Business Automotive. Faculty Secretary 4; FHA 3. ANNE M. FORTIN Business Faculty Secretary 4; Prom Comm 3; SR REC Usher- ette 3. Best Looking Jane Resseguie and Richard Warner. GARY FRANCIOSE CAROLYN FRAZIER RONALD J. GAGNON ROBERT B. GALBRAITH PATRICIA A. GALLOTTO Business Business Business General Education Business Ski Club 3. Ski Club 4; Supper Comm 4. Ski Club 3; Track 2. Ski Club 3; Supper Comm 3. FHA 3,4; Supper Comm 3. Gree Keturutug Studeuts RAYMOND GAUTHIER A summer of relaxation, pleasure, and frolic had come to an end and students Vocational entered the hallowed halls of L.H.S. to resume another school year. Teachers and Automotive. classmates greeted each other warmly. For sophomores entering our school for the first time was an experience never to be forgotten. The beauty of the school, the presence of upperclassmen, and the mere thought of finally being in high school made them uneasy and restless throughout the first few days. For juniors, it was simply another year; however, with great ambition they planned to make it as successful as possible. The seniors returned with a common air of school spirit and the determination to make their last year the best year. 127 RICHARD P. GAUVIN Business. GRAD Comm 3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3. DENNIS GRAMMONT Business LAWRENCE P. CANDANCE H. GENTILE GENDRON Business Business Supper Comm 3; Social Liv- Band 2,3; Biology Club 3; ing 3; SR REC Usherette 3. mye Club 3; Office Asst 3,4. bys WALTER R. GREEN THOMAS G. College Preparatory GREENOUGH Supper Comm 3,4; Stamp Business Club 4; VAR Track 3. The high school student encounters many varied experiences. BARBARA L. GIONET GAY G. GIRARD Business College Preparation Choral Club 3; FHA 3; Choral Club 3,4; FNA 3,4; GRAD Usher 3; Prom GAA 3; Prom Comm 3; Comm 3. Supper Comm 3,4; SR REC Usherette 3. ROSE MARY GRIMLEY EDWARD F. GULLIVER Business Business Supper Comm 3,4; Ski Club Science 3,4; VAR Football 3: SR REC Usherette 3. 4, The Well- Rounded SHEILA F. HAMEL General Education q Ski Club 3; Supper Comm 3), ; | | ; | | MICHAEL J. GLASHEEN College Preparatory Chess Club 3; Prom Comm 3; Tennis Club 4. THOMAS H. HAAS Vocational Machine Shop. Best All Around Angela Tocci and Gene Bisol The well-rounded student is, primarily, a responsible pupil. His conduct in the classroom and on any playing field is consistently admirable. Not only the quantity of his extracurricular activity but the quality of that participation distinguish him from many fellow-students. Most important to school and com- munity is his combination. of achievement and personality which inspires respect and emulation. Student rae PHYLLIS M. HANNO College Preparatory Cheerleader 3,4: Capt 4; Ski Club 3; SR REC Usher- ette 3; Prom Comm 3; Sup- per Comm 3,4; Softball 3. BRUCE P. HARGRAVES College Preparatory Grp Leader 3. Facets RICHARD J. HARRIGAN Business JEAN A. HARRINGTON Business Prom Comm 43; Supper Comm 3; GAA 3,4; SR REC Usherette 3; Tennis 3; Field Hockey 3,4; Basketball 3; Softball 3. THOMAS HARRINGTON Vocational Electronics. GLENDON A. HATTON Business French Club 4; Supper FNA 3,4; Office Asst 3; Comm 3,4; Skating Club 3. Supper Comm 3,4; Prom JOYCE HATTON NORMA J. HAZARD Natl Honor Soc 3,4; Field Comm 3; SR REC Usher- Hockey 3; Basketball 3. ette 3. A new year brings many new fads; some are here to stay while others last for just a few months. There is little disputing the fact that LHS certainly has definite likes and dislikes. This year the girls “went wild”, having their ears pierced or faking’ the pierced ear look. Until the fall the focus on legs included sling-back shoes, and then new trends came to the legs in the shape of textured nylons, patterned tights, and over-the-knee-socks. Girls also liked the casualness of fisherman sweaters, the fem- ininity of crocheted and ruffed sweaters, the ease of shoulder bags, and the English influence in hair styles. And what did the boys like? They liked to monkey and frug with the girls. They liked to wear benchwarmers. And they shared with the girls another common interest—the hypnotic effects of “Ambush”, “Canoe”, and “English Leather”. Who could walk down the corridor of LHS without hearing “what hurts is”, and “because I care, right?” These could not be the ultimate in fads—more would come as time progressed, and the others would leave the scene. However, the wisest prophet would not predict what else would come. FRANKLIN A. HAZZARD Business Business Business GAA 3,4; GRAD Usher 3; Int Relations Club 3. RICHARD D. HEBERT College Preparatory Supper Comm 3,4; VAR Football 2,3. GARY A. HILL Business Ski Club 3,4: Pres 3,4. Fads Keflect the “Jeuor of the EDWIN N. IRVINE College Preparatory Engineering Soc 3,4; Prom Comm 3,4. ROBERT E. JANCAITIS Business CARROLL JOHNSTON College Preparatory French Club 4; FTA 2,3; GRAD Usher 3; GAA 3,4: V Pres 4; MAGNET Edi- torial 4; Prom Comm 3; SR REC Usherette 3; Social Living Club 3; Supper Comm 3,4; Field Hockey 3, 4; Basketball 3. French Club 3,4; FTA 3,4: SUSAN E. KENNEDY College Preparatory BRIAN A. KIMBALL College Preparatory Ski Club 3. Pres 4; Prom Comm 3; Sup- per Comm 3,4: Chairman 3. ROBERT R. HENRY Vocational Machine Shop. Having a good time, girls? : JAMES HOPE DAVID HORGAN Vocational College Preparatory Carpentry. Biology Club 3,4: Pres 3; Grp Leader 3,4; Prom Comm 2,3; VAR Baseball 3,4, VAR Basketball 2,3,4; VAR Football 2,3,4; VAR Track 2,4. Temes PAMELA KNIGHT College Preparatory Choral Club 3,4: Treas 3; GAA 3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3,4; Tennis Club 3: Treas 3; SR REC Usherette 3; Basketball 3,4. Best Dressed Ken Kurasowicz and Donna Whitten NANCY A. HORN College Preparatory FHA 3; FTA 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3,4. ANTHONY L. INGEMI General Education Social Living. CHRISTINE AINI HOWE College Preparatory Band 2,3,4; Choral Club 3, 4; Debate Club 2,3,4: Sec 2,3; French Club 3,4; GRAD Usher 3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3. 131 KENNETH T. KURASOWICZ Business Art Club 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3; VAR B aseball 4. LINDA A. LeBLANC Business Band 2,3,4; Prom Comm 4; Orchestra 2,3,4; SR REC Usherette 3; ‘Supper Comm DONALD T. LACOUTURE College Preparatory Engineering Soc 3,4; VAR Football 2,3. Vocational Electronics. = sister: Friendliest Richard Coleman Wuittiest James LeBlanc OSCAR J. LeBLANC General Education Prom Comm 3; Skating Club 3; VAR Football 2. YVON J. LeBLANC General Education VAR Basketball 4. LAFAYETTE L. LaCROIX RICHARD G. LAMBERT Vocational Carpentry. STEVEN J. LANCIANI College Preparatory Grp Leader 3; JV Basket- ball 2. MICHAEL R. LaPIERRE College Preparatory Prom Comm 3; Ski Club 3; Supper Comm 3. “nade School RONALD LEGER ROSE M. LEGERE Business Business Prom Comm 3. FHA 3; SR REC Usherette 3. JUDITH M. LANZA College Preparatory Band 2,3,4; Choral Club 3, 4; GAA 3,4; Italian Club 3, 4: Pres 4, Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3,4; Tennis Club. _ DONNA P. LAVOIE Business Faculty Secretary 4; MAG- NET Business 4; Comm 3,4. Prom W. JOHN LEGERE Vocational Electronics; MAGNET Rep- resentative 4. FRANCIS P. LEAHEY College Preparatory Football Manager 2,3,4; Prom Comm 3; Ski Club 3. PAUL F. LEAHEY Business JAMES R. LeBLANC Vocational Drafting; Office Asst. FRANCIS J. LeBLANC Vocational Automotive. Provides Opportunity for Vocational “fracuiug The Leominster Trade High School provides many boys with vocational training that is wide in its scope and invaluable in the educational experience it offers. Only several years ago facilities and programming of the quality found here would have been unobtainable, but today Leominster can boast of one of the best-equipped vocational training centers in the East. Trade students have u nsurpassed opportunities for closely supervised, on-the-job training that will prove invaluable in later life. 133 LOUISE T. LEMIEUX College Preparatory French Club 3; GAA 3,4; Field Hockey 3,4; Softball 3: Office Asst. 4. SAMUEL A. MAFFEO General Education Gymnastics Club 4; Pres 2. Isl 1 Faculty members enjoy the fruit of student labor DAVID J. LETTERS Business Prom Comm 3; MAGNET Business 3,4; WAR Football 2,3,4; Supper Comm 4. CYNTHIA E. MAGER College Preparatory FTA 2,3,4; GAA 3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3; SR REC Usherette 3. SALLY A. LINDSEY General Education Basketball 3; Choral Club 3,4; Faculty Secretary 4; Prom Comm 3,4; Supper Comm 3,4. CAROL M. MAILLOUX Business FHA 3; Supper Comm 3. GALE A. LINENKEMPER Business Cheerleader 3,4; Class Sec 3,4: GAA 3,4; Office Asst. 3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3. SANDRA A. MALOUIN Business Library Asst 4. JEFFREY £. LISTER College Preparatory Choral Club 3,4; MAGNET Editorial 4; Spectator 4; Editor 4. MARY E. MANCINI Business Office Comm 3. Asst 4; Supper Cars Suppers Whet DIANE M. MARRAMA College Preparatory GAA 3,4; Italian Club 3,4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3,4. DENNIS A. LOLLI College Preparatory FTA 2,3; Prom Comm 3; MAGNET Business 4. “At last!” All spaghetti-consumption records have been smashed as the senior class has revealed their ability to work together by sponsor- ing two successful spaghetti suppers in the LHS cafeteria. Each member of the class has done his part in one way or another— making posters, selling tickets, or waiting on tables. The excellent supervision of the class advisors, Mrs. Eleanor L’Ecuyer and Mr. Gerald Aubuchon, has also contributed to the success. Both spaghetti suppers proved to be profitable and enriching experi- ences for our Class of 1965. PATRICIA A. MAROTTO General Education Skating Club 3. School stppetites FRANK C. MARRAMA PHILIP W. MARRAMA DENNIS M. MARTIN LYNN A. MARTIN E. FRANK MARTINI Vocational Business College Preparatory General Education Business Carpentry. Choral Club 3; VAR Foot- Grp Leader 3; VAR Foot- FHA 3. Band 2,3,4; VAR Baseball ball 2,3,4; Gymnastics Club ball 2; Prom Comm 3; Sup- 3; Chess Club 3; Prom 3 Comm 3. per Comm 3. 3) JOHN MARTINO RENATO MASCITTI BARBARA A. MASIELLO General Education General Education Business Ski Club 3. Supper Comm 3. Senior inter-class play cast deserves credit for an excellent production. WAYNE MONIZ NATALIE MOORE DEANNE R. MORIN General Education College Preparatory General Education Skating Club 3; Prom Debate Club 2. Gymnastics Club 3,4; GAA Comm 3; Supper Comm 3; 3,4: REP 3,4; Choral Club Ball Comm 3; GRAD Comm 4; Field Hockey, Basketball, 3; Swimming 2,3; Track 2,3. Softball 3,4. LINDA A. MCDONALD FRANCES L. McGREEVY | College Preparatory College Preparatory Biology Club 3; Skating Italian Club 3,4; Office Asst Club 3. 4; SR REC Usherette 3. me: a RE GREIG S. MCMANUS Business Ski Club 3; Supper Comm 3. Seutord GREGORY C. MORRILL ROBERT J. MORISSETTE Business Business urbe Comm 3,4; Ski Club EDWARD J. McHUGH College Preparatory Prom Comm 43; Science Club 3; Tennis Club 3; Football 2; Swimming 2,3. ELAINE MILLER Business Cheerleader 3,4; Faculty Sec- retary 4; GRAD Usher 3; SR REC Usherette 3. FRANCINE M. MILLER College Preparatory Biology Club 3; Club 3. Skating Cop Play Hreuors MARTHA J. MOSHER College Preparatory Supper Comm 3; Biology Club 3; FNA 3,4; GAA 3; Chorus 3; Prom Comm 3; Basketball 3. Leah Anastos and Henry Bilodeau, play directors, and Jean Bisol, production manager, display awatd won by Seniors. FRANCIS J. MILLER Business Engineering Soc 3,4; Office Asst 4; Football 3. LILLY E. MINOR General Education Accounting Club 3; Guid- ance Club 3,4. LUCY E. MINOR General Education Under the direction of Leah Anastos and Henry Bilodeau, the Senior entry in the First Annual Interclass Play Contest captured first place. The Hitch-hiker, by Lucille Fletcher, bested the sophomores’ The Dancers, by Horton Foote, and the juniors’ Antic Spring, by Robert Nail. The Senior cast included Susan Kennedy, Dennis Lolli, Daniel Rogers, Kevin O'Connell, Donna Whitten, Nancy Stupak, Suzanne Prince, Phyllis Hanno, Nancy Arpano, Angela Tocci, and Ann Etsten, with John Bacon taking the lead role. 137 FRANCES S. MOURAR General Education Supper Comm 3. PAUL D. NACHTWEY KAREN NASH College Preparatory Business Supper Comm 3,4; Prom FHA 3. Comm 3,4; Ski Club 3,4; VAR Football 2,3,4; VAR Track 2,3,4; VAR Basket- ball 3. RALPH A. NASH Vocational Carpentry GEORGE A. O'TOOLE, JR. College Preparatory Band 2,3,4; Dance Band 3,4; Debate Club 2,3,4; Pres 2,3 Treas 4; Natl Honor Soc: 2,3,4. Treas 4; INTER- ACT 3,4; OPEN HOUSE Usher 3; Stage Staff 4; MAGNET Editorial 4: Edi- tor 4; Spectator 4 Most Dependable Pamela Sylvester and Lary Beaulieu ANN PARMENTER ANN-MARIE A. PATTI Business College Preparatory SR REC Usherette 3; Skat- GAA 3; Italian Club 3,4; ing Club 3. Prom Comm 3; Ball Comm 4; Supper Comm 4. 74) DIANA L. PECK College Preparatory Band 2,3,4; Debating Club 2; FNA 3,4; French Club 3,4; Spectator 4; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3,4: Basketball 3; Tennis Club 3; SR REC Usherette 38 GRAD Usher. WALLACE E. NASH JR. College Preparatory LINDA L. NICHOLS Business GAA 3; Basketball 3; Fa- culty Secretary 4. Students Lea the ANN M. PELLECHIA Business Faculty Secretary 4; GAA 3,4; Ball Comm 4: Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3,4; Class V Pres 3,4. Leominster High School is proud of those students who have con- tributed their time not only to serving the student body but the com- munity as well. Throughout the school year, the enthusiasm of the students in providing informative and entertaining programs to the public was well demonstrated by the Annual Spring Concert of the Leominster High School Band and by members of the Forensic Associa- tion who presented a Johnson-Goldwater political debate. Many club members, possessing the true spirit of the Christmas season, wished to bring cheer and happiness into the lives of the less fortunate people. The Italian Club conducted a toy drive and dis- MARYALICE NEWELL tributed gifts to crippled children. French Club members went caroling College Preparatory at a local nursing home, and the Future Nurses of America Club eee poe Reentry donated money to buy presents for boys of the Shirley Industrial Usherette 3; Skating Club 3. School. It is these students who know the true meaning of the phrase “to give is better than to receive.” SUSAN A. NICHOLSON ROBERT E. NUTTING KEVIN P. O'CONNELL JEFFREY R. OLSON RUSSELL E. OSBORN College Preparatory General Education Business Business Business Biology Club 3; FNA 3,4; Supper Comm 3,4. VAR Football 2; Prom Hobby Club 3; Band 2,3,4; Hobby Club 3. GAA 3; Prom Comm 3,4; Comm 3; Supper Comm 3, Dance Band 3,4. Supper Comm 3,4; Choral 4; Ski Club 3,4; Ball Comm Club 4; SR REC Usherette 3} 3. Value of Commuutty Sewice City residents attend a function at Leominster High. ELAINE PERRAULT Business Prom Comm 4; _ Supper PATRICIA D. PETERS RICHARD M. PETRICCA General Education Supper Comm 3,4. CYNTHIA A. PHILIPS College Preparatory Ball Comm 4; FHA 3; FNA 3,4; Majorette 2,3,4. Skating Club 3,4; Supper JOAN PIERMARINI VIRGINIA F. POLLASTRI GLORIA J. POWELL College Preparatory Art Club 4; FHA 3; GAA 3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Faculty Secretary 4; Office Asst 4; Prom Comm 3; Sup- Faculty Secretary 4; MAG- NET Business Comm 4; Supper Comm 4. Trade school students pause to talk with a teacher. NANCY PICHETTE RAYMOND PIERCE Business Business Office Asst 4; Skating Club Chess Club 3. 3; Supper Comm 3. KATHLEEN B. POWERS WAYNE F. POWERS College Preparatory General Education Band 2,3,4; Choral Club 3, 4; GAA 3,4; OPEN HOUSE Usherette 3; SR REC Usher- ette 3; Supper Comm 3,4. ROBERT J. PROCTOR College Preparatory Engineering Soc 3; VAR Track 3,4. ) | | | : : Gee JEAN M. PIERMARINI Business Faculty Secretary 4; Prom Comm 4; Supper Comm 4; pes Business: Editor SUZANNE J. PRINCE Business Choral Club 3,4; Library Asst 3; Office Asst 4; Prom Comm 3; SR REC Usherette 3; Supper Comm 3. JAMES W. RADLEY Business Most Athletic Ronald Ringer GEORGE C. REAVES General Education Hobby Club 2,3. KATHERINE B. REED College Preparatory FNA 3,4: Sec 4; Int Rela- tions Club 3; Prom Comm 3,4; Supper Comm 3. Best Looking Stephen Buss PATRICIA A. REGAN Business Library Asst 3; SR REC Usherette 3; Supper Comm 3,4. MICHAEL J. REMY Business Golf Club 3; JV Basketball; VAR Track 3,4; VAR Foot- ball. | KAREN R. RODDY | General Education DEBORAH M. RENZI Business Supper Comm 3; Prom Comm 3; SR REC Usher- ette 3; Office Ass’t 4. JANE RESSEGUIE College Preparatory Prom Comm 3; Ball Comm 3; Supper Comm 3; Student Cabinet 2,3,4; Office Asst 3,4; GAA 3,4. ROBERT C. RHEAULT Business Supper Comm 4; Prom Comm 4; Football Manager oe Basketball Manager 2, yee ROLAND RHEAULT College Preparatory Reading Club Prom Comm 3; Comm 3; Choral Club 3,4; | Ski Club 3; GAA; REC Ush- erette. In the three years spent at LHS, seniors have achieved recognition through scholarship and service to the school. In their junior year, Lary Beaulieu and Barry Best were selected as Boys’ State Representatives to the University of Massachusetts. George O'Toole was chosen this year to represent LHS at Student Government Day at Boston. Seniors alsq participated in the Better Speech Contest; Isabella Cataldo and Henry Bilodeau were among the finalists. In their junior year the following students were selected as flower girls for the 1964 graduation exercises on the basis of scholarship and service to the school: Susan Braune, Julie Ellis, Christine Howe, Rachel Tonkin, Melanie Boucher, Diana Peck, Barbara Varnot, Jane Divoll, Nancy Arpano, Elaine Miller, Ann Pellechia, Joyce Tourigny, Norma Hazard, Barbara Gionet, and Jolley Comerford. The National Merit Scholarship Foundation awarded Letters of Commendation to seven seniors for their outstanding performances on the National Merit Examination. They were Lary Beaulieu, Barry Best, Christine Howe, George O’Toole, Diana Peck, Rachel Tonkin, and Michael Zomlefer. FREDERICK W. RICE Vocational Machine Shop; Engineering Soc 2; VAR Swimming 2. CHERYL A. RICHARDSON Business FHA 3,4. The High School Years rbre Years DENNIS A. ROSA Business Art Club 3; IC Relay 3,4; Supper Comm 4 W. DANIEL ROGERS Business Career Club 2; Prom Comm 2,3; Ski Club 3; Supper Comm 3; VAR Football 3; VAR Swimming 2,3,4. Business Supper CAROL H. ROSE Art Club 4; Choral Club 4; Tennis Club 4. PETER L. ROUSSEAU College Preparatory FTA 2,3: Golf, Glabses. trom Comm 4; Supper Comm 3; Tennis Club 3. JACQUES RICHARD Vocational Automotive. “No kidding! I was all alone and there were twelve of (deter) gg 6 7 awe a % BARBARA L. RICKER RONALD A. RINGER CARMEN D. RIVERA DAVID G. ROBERTS PAUL A. ROBERTS College Preparatory Vocational Business Business Vocational Ski Club 3; Gymnastics Machine Shop; Prom Comm Faculty Secretary 4; FHA 3; Ski Club 3,4; VAR Foot- Carpentry. Club 3; Skating Club 3; 3; VAR Football 3,4; Stu- Prom Comm 4; Supper ball 2; JV Basketball 2. GAA 3,4; SR REC Usher- dent Cabinet 3,4. Comm 4. ette; Choral Club 3,4. of rtchievement OLIVER J. ROY College Preparatory Choral Club 3,4; Debate Club 3. Most Talkative Paula Valera Bradford Bowser RITA D. SACRAMONE Business WILLIAM J. RUSSO College Preparatory Supper Comm 3; Grp Leader 4; GRAD Usher 3; Open House Usher 3. Pts es ewe © ites $2 oeew eo! Liveliest Leaders Phyllis Hanno and Roger Angelini ROBERT D. ST. CYR College Preparatory Prom Comm 2,3,4; Supper Comm 3,4; FTA 3,4; Stu- dent Cabinet 2,3,4. MARY P. ST. JEAN Business FNA 4; FHA 4; Faculty Sec 4; Skating Club 3. Leadershife Develops R BETTY A. SIEWERT Business Supper Comm 3,4; Prom Comm 4; Accounting Club GARY W. SICARD Business Ski Club 4: Football 4. PETER J. SILLANPOA Business Business Club 3; Office Asst 4: Prom Comm 3,4; Supper Comm 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 4. NANCY M. STACHERA Business Ski Club 2,3,4: Comm 3; Field Hockey 3,4. Supper NANCY M. ST. LAURENT Business Supper Comm 3,4; FHA 3; Prom Comm 4; Faculty Sec 4; SR REC Usherette 3; Sec Club 4. SANDRA L. SARGENT Business Faculty Sec 4; Home Eco- | nomics 4; Natl Honor Soc 2,3,4. FRANK G. STEFFANIDES Business Grp Leader 3; Basketball 3. FRANK SALVI General Education Ski Club 3,4; VAR Football Poy. FRANCES SCIABARRASI Business GRAD Usher 3; Golf Club 3.4; Choral Club 3; Tennis Club 4; Prom Comm 4; Supper Comm 4. Whether in the classroom, behind the rostrum or on the playing field, Leominster High School students experience the satisfactions and the frustrations of leadership. The willing acceptance of responsibility is a landmark on the road to maturity. To shoulder effectively the burdens of authority requires patience, impartiality, confidence and often courage. He who is a good leader is sensitive to the needs and wants of those whom he serves. He must understand thoroughly the problems that confront him; he must understand the past and anticipate the future. The students who profit from the exercise of leadership are that much more educated for the experience. JANET A. SCIPIONE Business Choral Club 3,4; Supper Comm 4; Sec Club 4; SR REC Usherette 3. aud Perceptton NANCY R. STUPAK College Preparatory Ski Club 4; Basketball 4; Softball 4. Most Likely To Succeed Francis LeBlanc Best All Around John Legere JOAN SEAVER College Preparatory Prom. Comm 3; Supper Comm 3,4; Ski Club 3; FNA 3,4; Bridge Club 4; Tennis Club 3; GAA 3,4: Pres 4; French Club 3,4; nee Hockey 3,4; Basketball WAYNE A. SHELDON College Preparatory Prom Comm 3; Ski Club 3,4; Engineering Soc 3,4; Stage Staff 4. HWA NIEN SHEN College Preparatory Engineering Soc 3,4; Science Club 4. 145 JAY O. SUCH College Preparatory Class Relay 2; Engineering Soc 3,4; Prom Comm 3: Co- chairman; Science Club 3,4; Stage Staff 4; Supper Comm. 3; Swimming 2,3,4. Fe. Diega Campagna and James Cosenza Ad CALULUG JOYCE M. TOURIGNY Business GRAD Usher 3; Natl Hon- or Soc 3,4; Faculty Secretary 4; SR REC Usherette 3. RALPH A. SWANSON College Preparatory Grp Leader 3; Prom Comm 3; Supper Comm 3; Foot- ball 2,3,4; Track 3,4. Friendliest ROBERT E, TURNER College Preparatory Football 2,3,4; Ski ce Club L. PAMELA SYLVESTER College Preparatory Choral Club 4; GAA 3; MAGNET Editorial 4; Prom Comm 3,4; Ski Club 3,4; Treas 3; SR REC Ush- erette 3; Supper Comm 3,4. ANTHONY V. TATA Business Art Club 3 RAYMOND B. THERRIEN Vocational Electronics. DANIEL TISDALE V écational Carpentry. 7: the “foundattou PAULA M. VALERA Business Choral Club 3; GAA 3; Ski Choral Club 3; Faculty Sec- Club 3; Prom Comm 3,4; retary 4; SR REC Usherette Supper Comm 3; SR REC 3h. Usherette 3. ALYSANN VAILLAN- COURT Business THERESA L. VALLEE College Preparatory Skating Club 3; Usherette 3. SR REC j ANNE M. THOMAS Business Choral Club 3; FHA 3. LORNA M. TISDALE General Education Ski Club 3; Supper Comm 3 ANGELA M. TOCCI College Preparatory Cheerleader 3,4; Choral Club 3; GAA 3,4: Treas 4; MAG- NET Editorial 4; Prom Comm 4; Secretarial Asst 3; SR REC Head Usherette 3; Supper Comm 3,4; Basket- ball 3,4; Softball 3,4. A glimpse of classroom study. SANDRA L. TONEY College Preparatory Skating Club 3. RACHEL TONKIN College Preparatory Band 2,3,4; Debate . Club Band 2; Choral Club 3; Ma- 2,3,4; GRAD Usher 3; jorette 2,3,4; Skating Club French Club 3,4; MH Ca- 3; Supper Comm 3,4; reers 3,4; Choral Club 3,4; Faculty Secretary 4. Spectator 4; Supper Comm 33 JOY TOURIGNY Business Understanding aud Judgment NORMAN C. VALOIS Business The process of education is more than just the memorization of parts of speech or types of equations or dates in history. It is the cultivation of the mind in anticipation of the harvest of maturity. It trains the mind to question, and to answer. The mind of the educated man is able to arrange concepts and ideas, to put them in perspective. Lucid analysis makes possible wise and accurate judgment, a necessary goal for all men. 147 BARBARA E. VARNOT College Preparatory Band 2,3,4; FTA 2,3,4: Pro- gram Chairman 3; GRAD Usher 3; Natl Honor Soc 3,4: V Pres 4; SR REC Usherette 3; Field Hockey 3; Basketball 3. MARILYN WEEKS Business Biology Club 3; GAA 3; Prom Comm 3,4; Future Secretary Club 4; Supper Comm 3,4. KENNETH A. VIVO AMORE Business DIANE L. WEXLER College Preparatory GAA 3,4; MAGNET Busi- ness 4; Prom Comm 3,4; Social Living Club 3; SR REC Usherette 3; Supper Comm 3,4; Tennis Club 3, 4; Basketball 3,4, LAWRENCE E. LeBLANC College Preparatory DONNA M. WHITTEN Business Future Secretary Club 4: Pres 4; Choral Club 3; GAA 3; Office Asst 4; Supper Comm 3,4. DOUGLAS P. WALTON Business Gymnastics Club 3,4. CAROLYN A. WICKERI College Preparatory FNA: Publicity Chairman 4; Skating Club 3; Supper Comm 3. SUSAN K. WALTON College Preparatory Choral Club 3; FNA 3,4; French Club 4; Prom Comm 3,4; Ski Club 3; SR REC Usherette 3; Supper Comm 3,4; Basketball 3. LIONEL J. WILLIAMS General Education ye Comm 4; Baseball 3,4. sptuttcipate Success Wayne gets some advice. RICHARD F. WARNER Business Chess Club 3; Choral Club 3; Office Asst 3,4; OPEN HOUSE Usher 3; Supper Comm 3,4; VAR Football 2,3,4; WAR Baseball 3,4. ELIZABETH WILLOUGHBY College Preparatory French Club 4; GAA 3,4; Prom Comm 3; Ski Club 3; Supper Comm 3; SR REC ye aa 3; Field Hockey 3,4. BEEFeEATe BEEreaTeR Most Likely To Succeed Julie Ellis and Michael Zomlefer For the seniors of LHS, graduation marks the beginning of a new independence. Whether entering a four-year college, junior college, business school or anticipating full-time employment, each student resolves to meet successfully this first measure of his maturity. 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WRIGHT FUNERAL HOME ADVERTISING INDEX Agnew Brothers 160 Allen’s Department Store 160 Anderson-Perry Insurance Agency 160 Armillotti’s Shoe Repair 160 Art Club 160 Banner Mold Die Company, Inc. 151 Barker-Davis Machine Company, Inc. 160 Barone’s Pharmacies 160 Beaudoin Brothers, Inc. 160 Benoit Furniture Company, Inc. 161 Block’s Inc. 161 Borden Chemical Company 155 Boston Fish Market 161 Bourbeau’s Market 161 Boutwell, Owens Company, Inc. 161 C. E. Buckley Company 161 Burtone1 oolesca Dye Inc 1) Castle Novelty Company 161 Central Plastics 161 Charlton Company 162 Cheerleaders Club 155 Cluett, Peabody and Company, Inc. 156 Commonwealth Plastics Corporation 162 Crowley Transportation 162 Diadem, Inc. 162 E. I. duPont de Nemours Company, Inc. 151 Economy Paint 162 Engineering Club 162 Foster Grant, Company, Inc. 152 Frankel’s Clothing Store 162 A Friend 156 Frye’s Dairies, Inc. 162 W. A. Fuller Lumber Company 163 Future Nurses Club 163 Future Secretaries Club 163 Gem Tool and Die Company, Inc. 163 German Club 163 Giguere Drug Company 152 Green’s Drug Store, Inc. 156 Guaranty Bank and Trust Company 156 Henri’s Hair Stylists 163 Interact Club 163 Italian Club 157 Jack’s, Inc. 163 Jayron, Inc. 164 Junior Class 153 E. B. Kingmen Company 153 King’s Corner Restaurant, Inc. 164 Laurier Press 164 Leominster Firefighters 164 Little Kitchen 164 Loring Studio’s 150. 169 Lubin’s Clothing Store 164 Shapley Brothers 166 Lukon, Inc. 164 Simonds Saw and Steel Company, Inc. 158 House of Lydia 164 Ski Club 167 McRell’s Esso Service 165 Solar Chemical Corporation 154 Magnet Business Staff 165 Standard Pyroxoloid Corporation 167 Magnet Editorial Staff 165 Standard Tool Company 159 Massachusetts Electric Company 165 Star Manufacturing Company 167 The Mayo Agency 165 Student Cabinet 159 Merchant’s National Bank 157 Florence Tata Beauty Salon 167 Miles Kedex Company, Inc. 165 Tony’s Coffee Shop 167 Mutual Baking Company, Inc. 165 Tri-Sum Potato Chip Company 167 Pete’s Coffee Shop 165 Turner Marine 167 Plastic Academy Products, Corporation 157 Union ’Producremi G7 Plasticraft of Leominster, Inc. 158 Dniedairaneroreren Compania Plastic Turning Company, Inc. 166 Victory Market’s 168 Pyrotex Corporation, Inc. 166 Wachusett Tank Welding Corporation 159 Rand Whitney Corporation 158 . Werner's Sporting Goods 168 Wm. Robichaud Jewelers 166 Robin Plastics 166 Western Auto 168 Rockdale Stores 158 Weymouth Express 168 Rubin’s Clothing Store 166 E. K. Willard, Inc. 168 M. M. Sabatelli, Inc. 166 Wood Novelty Company, Inc. 168 Secretarial Club 166 Thomas F. Wright Funeral Home 168 The Class of 1965 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 1965 and its friends will reciprocate, whenever possible, by patronizing these merchants. GENERAL INDEX Abare, Richard 116 Adams, Donald E. 116 Addante, Miss Mary 20 Administration and School Personnel 18 Advertising Index 169 Alexander, Robert P. 116 Allardice, Brian P. 116 Amico, Joseph 116 Anastos, Leah 117, 137 Anderson, Mr. Robert 20 Angelini, Mrs. Judith 20 Angelini, Roger 116, 144 Armillotti, Louis M. 116 Arnold, Pamela J. 116 Arpano, Nancy C. 116 Art 34 Art Club 67 Aubuchon, Mr. Gerald 20 Auger, Diane 116 Automotive Mechanics 37 Bacon, John 117 Barbaro, Anthony G. 116 Basketball 90 Bass, James A. 117 Beaudet, Albert L. 117 Beaudet, Norman P. 117 Beaudoin, Dennis 117 Beliveau, Thomas J. 118 Belliveau, Thomas W. 118 Benoit, Claude L. 118 Benoit, Mr. Paul 20 Bernier, Peter A. 118 Best, Barry H. 118 Biery, Barbara A. 119 Bilodeau, Henry P. 118, 137 Bisceglia, Mr. Egidio 20 Bisceglia, Leonard P. 119 Bisol, Gene 11991295137 Blair, Edward 119 Bolino, Miss Phyllis 21 Bouchard, Catherine A. 119 Boucher, Melanie R. 119 Boudreau, Robert H. 118 Bourgeois, David J. 118 Bowen, Letha M. 118 Bowser, Bradford 118, 143 Boyle, Eloise B. 118 Braune, Susan E. 119 Bridge Club 75 Bresnahan, Linda R. 120 Brooks, Beverly N. 120 Brown, Charlene M. 120 Brown, Mrs. Edith 19 Bruwer, Bruce E. 120 Burton, Mr. Donald 24 Business Administration 31 Buss, Stephen R. 118, 120, 141 Bussiere, John E. 121 Cabana, June 120 Camire, Andre B. 121 Campagna, Diega 121, 146 Caplette, Dennis W. 121 Carpentry 36 Carr, Charles E. 121 Casacca, Marcia A. 121 Caswell, Barbara J. 120 Cataldo, Dr. Edward A. 18 Cataldo, Isabella A. 120 Cavanagh, Mr. Michael 21 Cavanaugh, Miss M. Louise 21 Caverly, Patricia J. 120 Charette, Paul C. 120 Charette, Rene O. 120 Cheerleaders 80 Chenette, Miss Alice 20 Chess Club 74 Chester, Helen J. 121 Chitco, Paula N. 122 Choral Clubs 82 Christopher, Mr. Albine 24 Christopher, Paul R. 122 Christmas Holiday 50 Ciccone, Dennis 122 Ciprotti, David 122 Clapp, Betsy 122 Cleaves, Mrs. Ellen 20 Cleaves, George C. 121 Cloutier, William T. 123 Clubs 60, 61 Colcord, Roger L. 122 Coleman, Richard J. 122, Coleman, Roger W. 122 Colley, Miss Elizabeth 20 Comeford, Constance J. 122 Corkum, Betsy Jean 122 Cormier, Charles 122 Cormier, Emily A. 122 Cosenza, James F. 122, 146 Cosenza, Paul J. 123 Cousins, Mr. Aldrich 21 Cozzens, Kenneth A. 123 Cragin, Judith G. 123 Creed, Robert 123 Cristophero, Paul K. 124 Crotch, Stephen E. 124 Curriculum 26 Curry, Ruth E. 124 Dance Band 83 Davis, Mr. Dwight S. 18 Debate 44 Dedication 4 De Felice, Robert J. 124 De Lauretis, Betsy J. 124 Del Giudice, Mr. Felice 25 Delle Chiaie, Frank J. 125 Delle Chiaie, Lois A. 124 De Long, Leonard D. 125 De Mego, Anthony 125 — Wo NO 171 172 Dignard, Kenneth W. 125 Di Nardo, Alphonse 125 Di Russo, Carol A. 125 Divoll, James L. 124 Electronics and Hydraulics 36 Ellis, Julie M. 124, 149 Engineering - Drawing 36 Engineering Society 76 English 28 Erb, Asa 124 Etsten, Ann D. 124 Faculty and Administration 14 Falk, Raymond P. 124 Farnsworth, Francis J. 125 Farwell, Mrs. Florence 21 Fenton, Mr. Henry 25 Field Hockey 96 Firmani, Joseph F. 126 First Days 40 Fitzgerald, Nancy E. 116, 126 Flanagan, Mr. John 25 Fleming, Dawn L. 126 Fontaine, Mr. Armand 25 Fontaine, Charles E. 126 Fontaine, Dennis R. 126 Football 86 Foreign Languages 29 Forensic Association 67 Forte, Miss Anna 21 Fortin, Anne M. 127 Fournier, William 126 Franciose, Gary 127 Frazier, Carolyn 127 Future Homemakers of America 70 Future Nurses of America 70 Future Secretaries Clubs 73 Future Teachers of America 71 Gagnon, Ronald J. 127 Galbraith, Robert B. 127 Gallotto, Patricia A. 127 Gardner, Lawrence C. 126 Garrity, George R. 126 Gauthier, Carl P. 126 Gauthier, Edmund J. 126 Gauthier, May 126 Gauthier, Raymond 127 Gauvin, Richard P. 128 Geary, Mr. James 25 Gendron, Lawrence P. 128 Gentile, Candance H. 128 German Club 69 Gilbert, Mr. Clifford 24 Gionet, Barbara L. 128 Girls’ Athletic Association 81 Girls’ Basketball 98 Glasheen, Michael J. 129 Goetz, Miss Elfriede 21 Good Government Club 77 Gorgoglione, Mrs. Lorraine 18 Grammont, Dennis 128 Green, Walter R. 128 Greenough, Thomas G, 128 Grimley, Rose Mary 128 Guidance Assistants 77 Gulliver, Edward F. 128 Gymnastics Club 72 Haas, Thomas H. 118, 129 Hamel, Sheila F. 128 Handcraft Club 73 Hanno, Phyllis M. 129, 144 Hargreaves, Bruce P. 129 Harrigan, Richard J. 129 Harrington, Jean A. 129 Harrington, Thomas 129 Hartnett, Miss Helen 21 Hatch, Mr. Howard 24 Hatton, Glendon A. 130 Hatton, Joyce 130 Hayes, Mrs. Josephine 21 Hazard, Norma J. 130 Hazzard, Franklin A. 130 Hebert, Richard D. 130 Hemmenway, Mr. Robert 25 Henry, Geary A. 130 Home Economics 35 Hootenanny 46 Hope, James 131 Horgan, David 131 Horn, Nancy A. 131 Howe, Christine A. 131 Iles, Miss Deborah 22 Industrial Arts Club 76 Ingemi, Anthony L. 131 Irvine, Edwin N. 130 Italian Club 69 Jancaitis, Robert E. 130 Johnson, Mr. Emile 17 Johnson, Mrs. Lois 22 Johnston, Carroll 130 Joyce, Mr. John F. 17 Junior Class Officers 112 Kendall, Mr. Marvin 25 Kennedy, Susan E. 130 Kimball, Brian A. 130 Knight, Pamela 131 Kucharski, Mr. Theodore M. 16 Kurasowicz, Kenneth T. 131, 132 Lacouture, Donald T. 132 LaCroix, Lafayette L. 118, 132 Lambert, Richard G. 132 Lanciani, Steven J. 132 Lanza, Judith M. 133 LaPierre, Michael R. 132 Laserte, Mr. Robert C. 19 Lavoie, Donna P. 133 Leahey, Francis P. 133 Leahey, Paul F. 133 LeBlanc, Francis J. 133, 145 LeBlanc, James R. 132, 133 LeBlanc, Lawrence 148 LeBlanc, Linda A. 132 LeBlanc, Oscar J. 132 LeBlanc, Yvon J. 132 Le Cercle, Francais 68 L’Ecuyer, Mrs. Eleanor 23 Leger, Ronald 132 Legere, Rose M. 132 Legere, W. John 118, 133, 145 Lemieux, Louise T. 134 Leonard, Mrs. Betty 23 Letters, David J. 134 Library Assistants 79 Lindsey, Sally A. 134 Linenkemper, Gale A. 116, 134 Lister, Jeffrey E. 134 Lolli, Dennis A. 135 Lufkin, Mrs. Joan 23 Lunan, Mr. Spencer 23 Maffeo, Samuel A. 134 Magane, Mr. John 23 Mager, Cynthia E. 134 Magnet Business Staff 64 Magnet Editorial Staff 62, 63 Mailloux, Carol M. 134 Majorettes 80 Malouin, Sandra A. 134 Mancini, Mary E. 134 Marotto, Patricia A. 135 Marrama, Diane M. 134 Marrama, Frank C. 135 Marrama, Philip W. 124, 135 Martin, Dennis M. 135 Martin, Lynn A. 135 Martini, E. Frank 135 Martino, John 136 Mascitti, Renato 136 Masigllo, Barbara A. 136 Mathematics 33 McCaffrey, Mrs. Donna 22 McCann, Mr. Frank A. 18 McDonald, Linda A. 136 McGreevy, Frances L. 136 McHugh, Edward J. 137 McManus, Greig S. 136 Membrino, Mr. Algidio 25 Mid-years 52 Miller, Elaine 137 Miller, Francine M. 137 Miller, Francis J. 137 Minor, Lilly E. 137 Minor, Lucy E. 137 Mitchell, Mr. Harry 25 Moniz, Wayne 136 Mooney, Mr. Harold 25 Moore, Natalie 136 Moran, Mr. Martin L. 18 Morin, Deanne R. 124, 136 Morissette, Robert J. 136 Morrill, Gregory C. 136 Mosher, Martha J. 137 Mourar, Frances S. 138 Mullan, Mrs. Marilyn 19 Munson, Mr. Claude 22 Music 34 Nachtwey. Paul D. 138 Nash, Karen 138 Nash, Ralph A. 138 Nash, Wallace E. Jr. 138 Nashua Weekend 42 National Honor Society 65 Newell, Maryalice 139 Nichols, Linda L. 138 Nicholson, Susan A. 139 Nutting, Robert E. 139 O'Connell, Kevin P. 139 O'Donnell, Miss Gertrude 22 Office Assistants 78 Olson, Jeffrey R. 139 Osborn, Russell E. 139 O'Toole, George A. Jr. 122, 138 Outstanding Juniors 112 Outstanding Sophomores 113 Patrons 150 Parmenter, Ann 138 Patti, Ann-Marie A. 138 Peck, Diana L. 138 Peck, Mr. George 22 Pellechia, Ann M. 116, 138 Perrault, Elaine 139 Peters, Patricia D, 140 Petricca, Richard M. 140 Philips, Cynthia A. 140 Physical Education 35 Pichette, Nancy 140 Pickering, Mrs. Cecile 18 Picucci, Mr. Carmine 25 Pierce, Raymond 140 Piermarini, Jean M. 141 Piermarini, Joan 140 Pollastri, Virginia F. 140 Pothier, Mrs. Patricia 22 Powell, Gloria 140 Powers, Kathleen B. 140 Powers, Wayne F. 140 President's Message, Academic 117 President’s Message, Trade 119 Prince, Suzanne J. 141 Principal’s Message 16 Proctor, Robert J. 140 Radley, James W. 141 Reading Club 72 Reed, Katherine B. 141 Regan, Patricia A. 141 Remy, Michael J. 141 Renzi, Deborah M. 142 Resseguie, Jane 127, 142 Rheault, Mr. Eugene R. 22 Rheault, Robert C. 142 Rheault, Roland 142 Rice, Frederick W. 142 Rich, Cheryl A. 142 Richard, Jacques 143 Rickheit, Mrs. Esther 19 Ricker, Barbara L. 143 Ricker, Mrs. Dorothy 18 Ricker, Miss E. Lillian 19, 23 Ringer, Ronald A. 118, 141, 143 Rivera, Carmen D. 143 Roberts, David G. 143 Roberts, Paul A. 143 173 174 Roddy, Karen R. 142 Rogers, W. Daniel 142 Rosa, Dennis A. 142 Rose, Carol H. 142 Rosen, Mrs. Charlotte 23 Rousseau, Peter L. 142 Roy, Oliver J. 143 Ruh, Miss Marlene 23 Russo, William J. 144 Sacramone, Rita D. 144 St. Cyr, Robert D. 144 St. Jean, Mary P. 144 St. Laurent, Nancy M. 144 Salvi, Frank 145 Sargent, Sandra L. 144 Schroeder, Mr George 23 Sciabarrasi, Frances 145 Science Club 74 Sciences 32 Scipione, Janet A. 145 Seaver, Joan 145 Secretarial Assistants 79 Senior Class Officers 116 Seniors 114 Sheldon, Wayne A. 145 Shen, Hwa Nien 145 Sicard, Gary W. 144 Siewert, Betty A. 144 Sillanpoa, Peter J. 144 Simon, Dr. Aaron I. 18 Simpson, Mrs. Barbara 23 Ski Club 75 Social Studies 30 Spectator Staff 65 Sports 87 Spring Fever 58 Stachera, Nancy M. 144 Steffanides, Frank G. 144 Stockholm, Mr. Norman 19 Student Cabinet 66 Student Life 38 Stupak, Nancy R. 145 Such, Jay O. 146 Swanson, Ralph A. 146 Swimming 94 Sylvester, Pamela 138, 146 Table of Contents 2 Tata, Anthony V. 146 Thanksgiving Day Weekend 48 Theme 6 Therrien, Raymond B. 146 Thomas, Anne M. 147 Tisdale, Daniel 146 Tisdale, Lorna M. 147 Tocci, Angela M. 129, 147 Toney, Sandra L. 147 Tonkin, Rachel 122, 147 Tool and Die Making 37 Tourigny, Joy 147 Tourigny, Joyce M. 146 Trade Officers 118 Turner, Robert E. 146 Undergraduates 104 Vaillancourt, Alysann 146 Valee, Theresa L. 146 Valera, Paula M. 143, 146 Valois, Norman C. 147° Varnot, Barbara E. 148 Vivo Amore, Kenneth A. 148 Walton, Douglas P. 148 Walton, Susan K. 148 Warner, Richard F. 127, 149 Weeks, Marilyn 148 Wexler, Diane L. 148 Whitten, Donna M. 131, 148 Wheeler, Mrs. Geraldine 18 Wickeri, Carolyn A. 148 Williams, Lionel J. 148 Willoughby, Elizabeth 149 Winter Carnival 56 Winter Carnival Court 54 Wironen, Jeffrey M. 149 Worthen, Mr. Roland 24 Wyman, Carolyn L. 149 Yule, Barbara 149 Zomlefer, Michael 149 “aan You... We wish to extend special thanks to Mr. Theodore Kucharski, Mrs. Lorraine Gorgoglione, and Mr. Norman Stockholm, and all the faculty and student body of Leominster High School for their kind assistance in preparing this year’s Magnet. The Editors 175 AUTOGRAPHS — as a en a ae oer po SSH i } This is breakfast in the Gibbs household. SENIOR PLAY — Grover’s Corners is described by Stage Man- ager Wayne Sheldon. The 62nd senior production, Our Town, most certainly succeeded in living up to the high standards set by Leominster High School in the past. This play, by Thornton Wilder, was chosen in com- | memoration of Leominster’s Twin Anniversary, marking the 225th anniversity of its founding and the S5Oth year of its incorporation as a City. This play employs almost no scenery. Therefore, the actors and lighting crew were faced with a tremendous task. Rehearsals began in, mid-March working up until the final dress rehearsal on May r1th. With the arrival of the turn-of-the-century costumes, the players suddenly realized that opening night was approaching with rapidity. On May 12th, the first performance of Our Town was held, and as Wayne Sheldon, the Stage Manager, casually sauntered across the stage, a hush fell over the house and the play became a living thing. The slow and easy New England talk employed by Wayne put the audience at ease as the other players took their places on stage. What the audience did not realize was that they too were Emily helps her mother string some beans. 178 Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs. Webb discuss the important things in life. OUR TOWN taking part in the play, for they became co-creators. The town, the houses were created in the minds of the audience. Friday night's cast created the same wonderful atmosphere, and as Roland Rheault told of the lives and deaths of the people of Grover’s Corners, Pamela Arnold and Robert Morissette wove their ways into the hearts of the onlookers with their warm and poignant performances as did Nancy Stupak and Richard Warner in Wednesday night's presentation. Our Town presented an excellent opportunity for the stage crew, under the direction of Jay Such and Barry Best, to make use of the extensive lighting facilities offered by the school auditorium. The difficult lighting was handled expertly thus creating the desired effect. Through the combined efforts of the student directors, Carroll Johnston and Leah Anastos; the production manager, Gene Bisol, and Mr. Joyce the class of 1965 succeeded in presenting two pol- ished performances of a touching and unusual play. Tables and chairs were the only pieces of furniture on the stage. Emily and George talk on the way home from school. 179 180 Members of the Student Cabinet lead the Grand March. There were barely enough tables for all. Students were debonair in formal attire. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM | | : Soft music and soft lights made a perfect setting. A dreamy theme set the scene for a truly beautiful and success- ful Junior-Senior Prom. Couples entered the dance floor under an archway in the shape of a large sparkling star and danced amidst a setting of various shades of blue streamers and stars. Above, a large crystal chandelier reflected the soft blue lights ‘and added the finishing touches to the exotic beauty of the last formal event of the year. Seniors especially enjoyed this prom and took note of every moment, for each knew it was one of the last social events they would be attending as students at LHS. Ls Many teachers also attended the Prom. All who attended enjoyed themselves immensely. 18] Are you kidding me? First row: Carol Gagnon, Ruth Gleason, Charlene Lamothe, Paula Culley, Eilene Shepherd, Joanne Hare, Bar- bara Boyle. Second row; Joanne Pawelski, Linda Pawelski, Dee Morin, Jackie Chester, Louise Lemieux, Joan SOFTBALL Seaver. With the advent of spring, LHS girl athletes donned gloves and began practice for what was to be an unusually dismal season of softball. Several unfortunate encounters left the feminine Blue Devils with exceptionally high scores stacked against them. However, the enthusiastic and spirited participation of the members of a fine team has left many fond memories, very few of which will ever be forgotten. Coach “Lady” Pothier Whee-Bee-Doo! A near miss. Who needs to look? GAA Officers Dawn Fleming, Augela Tocci, Diega Campagna, Joan Seaver, Carroll Johnston, Helen Chester, and Deanne Morin. GAA BANQUET The tenth annual GAA Banquet brought to an end another event- ful year for the members of the organization, and, for Seniors, it matked the end of an enjoyable and valuable two years. Highlighting the event were the awarding of prizes to club members, presentation of gifts, and installation of new officers. Guests of honor Principal Theodore M. Kucharski and Mrs. Kuchar- ski received gifts of luggage from GAA members. Mrs. Patricia Pothier, club advisor, also received luggage from the group. The Seniors also presented her with a vanity set and a customary joke present. Mrs. Pothier is surprised by a gift. The banquet was success. at — on ll a happy 183 Front row: Bob Jancaitis, Paul Harris, Bob Goss, Ed Mason, Dave Grossi, Rick Warner, Lou Giorgi, Roger Mercier, Art Bilodeau, Frank Martini. Second row; Assistant Coach Emile Johnson, Jr., Jim DiPerri, Mark McCaffrey, Teddy Goss, Jack Broderick, Don Cranson, Mike Zomlefer, Dave Horgan, Rick DiMarzio, Tom Harrington, Coach Bill Johnson. Third row: Dick Hayes, Don Hayes, Chuck Patti, Jack Picucci, Frank Steffanides, Tom Simonds, Bob Towne, Joe Barry, Albert Sother, Carl Luck. BASEBALL Louis Giorgi was a popular LHS pitcher. Bringing home the only glory of an otherwise dismal spring sports season, LHS baseball players almost captured a third consecutive North Worcester County championship, with only a number of bad breaks of Louis Giorgi and a well-balanced hitting attack, the Leominster team was never out of the running until the season’s finish. The virtually seniorless team promises an even more successful season next year. Ed Mason prepares his own attack. Front row; Ed Popoli, Al Bell, Gary Morrow, Jim Griffiths, Bob Proctor, Rocco Pettito, John Bell, Mark Cleaves, Coach Charles Broderick. Second row; Jim Steffanides, Tom Bissonnette, Russell Reeves, Fred Perla, Paul Roulleau, Peter Sillampoa, Gene Bisol, Barry Best. Third row; Manager John Bisol, Gary Frechette, Bob MacPherson, Greg St. Cyr, Jim Peck, Mike Finn, Dennis Baldwin, John Fortin. TRACK AND FIELD The 1965 season proved to be a somewhat disappointing one for Leominster High trackmen. Charlie Broderick in his last year as coach, nevertheless instilled in the boys an interest and drive that made the hard work worthwhile. The team scored one dual meet victory and placed second in two important triangular encounters. LHS contestants scored in both the District 3 and the NCMC meets. Outstanding per- formances this year from sophomore high jumpers John Fortin and Mark Cleaves, junior quarter miler and javelin thrower Rocco Petito. and junior discus man Jim Griffiths lend much hope to future Blue Devil outings. A close beginning. Coach Broderick Final Scores Dunenbur gee ame 66 Ste Bethatd sere 4814 Bitchbtir ours eters: 70 ALHIO] Seeerreese tne ca 124% WY GLC Om th nee eeereeecse 49 WOren Class. aeceerons 2. 15Y Gardnerieren esc: 14 Marl bor meee tee sc Be Shit ley secre eee ee 7 Mr. Kucharski receives his Magnet from Editor George O'Toole. Suspense accompanies awards. 186 Members of the baseball team receive their letters. Editor Julie Ellis presents birthday cake to Coach Broderick. At the end of every school year a special assembly is held for the purpose of reward- ing excellence in academic and athletic pursuits among LHS undergraduates. Monetary prizes are awarded to outstanding scholars in foreign languages, mathematics, science, history, and business studies. Sports participants receive letters, sweaters, or blazers. Members of the band and the Magnet staff also receive citation. This year copies of the Magnet were presented to Principal Kucharski, to whom the.book is dedicated, and to Coach Broderick, who received special mention in the book. The day of the assembly, June 16, was also the coach’s seventieth birthday, and the Magnet presented him with a cake marking the event, while the entire school lustily chorused “Happy Birthday.” ASSEMBLIES In the afternoon of Friday, June 18, capped and gowned seniors marched proudly, solemnly, and in some cases, sadly, into the auditorium to the traditional processional Pomp and Circumstance. They were taking part in their final high school assembly. Under the direction of Mr. Egidio Bisceglia, the seniors performed for the rest of the student body the songs they would sing at graduation — You'll Never Walk Alone, Let There Be Music, Alma Mater, and The Star Spangled Banner. President Roger Angelini then had the pleasant duty of presenting the various class gifts, which went to Messrs. Kucharski, Joyce, and Broderick, and to the Class of 1965 Advisors, Mrs. Eleanor L’Ecuyer and Mr. Gerald Aubuchon. Finally, Mr. Kucharski addressed his last graduating class, and it was obvious that the moment was a difficult one for him. It was easy for no one. i � Director Egidio Bisceglia distributes band awards. Mrs. Eleanor L’Ecuyer and Mr. Gerald Aubuchon, Class of 1965 Advisors. Fortunate undergraduates await their awards. 187 1965 Thomas Haas Barbara Varnot Mr. Johnson presented trade school se : : at SES ‘ LEOMINSTER _ Rachel Tonkin George O'Toole TWIN | ANNIVERSARY ; oy és : or “pe a Sy sma”. Se Judith Lanza receives her diploma from Mayor Lanigan. meee tate S hs oe oy m ‘ 2 TWIN a Kite Bs. 188 Rabbi Eric I. Lowenthal delivered the invocation. COMMENCEMENT The Class of 1965 takes its place on Doyle Field. Graduation 1965 was, in a sense, a double commencement, for not only were the members of the senior class beginning new careers, but so also were Principal Theodore M. Kucharski and Athletic Director Charles B. Broderick, both retiring after long years of dedicated service to Leominster High School. Coincidentally, Mrs. Kucharski’s tenure as Principal began as the Class of 1965 entered the first grade. At 4:30 in the afternoon, June 20th was a warm, sunny day which had shaken off an earlier threat of rain. The west stands at the Doyle Field Bowl filled with proud parents, relatives, and friends, assembled to observe a most significant ceremony. Before them sat, in flowing robes of blue and of white, the Class of 1965, largest ever to graduate from Leomins- ter High School. And also the most eager to learn apparently, for 64% of the class was planning to pursue some form of higher education. Class President Roger Angelini made the public presenta- tion of the class gift, which was accepted by Class of 1966 President Robert Goss. Class speakers, Thomas Haas of the trade section and Barbara Varnot, Rachel Tonkin, and George O’Toole of the academic section, reminded departing seniors of the promises they had to keep to a Great Society. Recog- nition of student excellence was made through the distribu- tion of numerous awards and scholarships. Finally came the climax of the afternoon—the awarding of diplomas by Mayor M. Francis Lanigan. An era had ended; new experiences lay ahead. Mr. Kucharski presents Fortnightly Club Scholarship to happy Susan Braune. 189 190 Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. and Mrs Paulyna and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. PATRONS Harold Abare J. Allardice Luigi M. Armillotti Anthony Barbaro Henry A. Best Frank W. Biery E. Vincent Bisceglia Gene L. Bisol J. Albert Boucher Rene R. Bourgeois Albert N. Bowen Frank E. Boyle Joseph G. Bresnahan Herbert C. Brown Edward Bruwer and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. William S. Buss Rolando A. Campagna Wilfred Caplette Romolo S. Cataldo George N. Chester Jasper Chirco Albert Christopher David Ciprotti Sr. Richard Comerford Stewart W. Corkum and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. Howard and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. Paul Cosenza Salvatore Cosenza Miner H. Cozzens A. Cragin Robert E. Creed Ralph J. Cristoforro Dana H. Curry Bertrum DeLong Charles E. Divoll Burton W. Ellis Morris H. Etsten Richard A. Fitzgerald Winthrop A. Fleming Francis Fortin Charles Fournier Albert C. Gallotto Carl Gauthier and Mrs and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. N. Glasheen Robert M. Green George E. Greenough Phillip Griffin John H. Grimley Sr. Edward F. Gulliver Sr. Harold Haas Richard J. Hanno Nelson Harrington Quincy Harrington Everett G. Hatton Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr and Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. Delevan H. Howe Irvine Edward B. Jancaitis Edward D. Johnston Stephen D. Kimball Douglas Knight Leon A. Kurasowicz James Lanciani Sr. Clem Lanza James F. Lawler Edward LeBlanc John LeBlanc Walter J. Ledger 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. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. Ellen G. 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. Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Seaver Rovert C. Lemieux Chester W. Letters Victor U. Lister, Jr. Ralph Lolli Francis Mager Emidio V. Martini Emilio Martino Philip McDonald William Miller Ira R. Morrill Francis E. Mosher James V. Nachtwey Fred D. Nash, Jr. Chester Newell Ralph Nichols Frank H. Nicholson Everett Nutting John O’Connell Alvin L. Olson Charles J. Patti George A. Peck Isolino S. Pellecchia Henry D. Peters James B. Philips Gino J. Piermarini Louis D. Pollastri Powers John R. Radley John K. Regan Loval G. Remy Florindo Renzi Elton D. Ricker Freeland Ringer Philip Roddy Edwin E. Rogers Anthony J. Rosa Lester J. Rousseau Rocco Sacromone Edward Salame Steven Salovardos Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Scipione Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Tourigny and Mrs. Wesley A. Sheldon Mr. and Mrs. Onil Tourigny and Mrs. Paig K. Shen Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner and Mrs. Wilfred J. Sicard Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Valois and Mrs. W. I. Sillanpoa Mr. and Mrs. John A. Varnot and Mrs. Wilfrid A. St. Cyr Mr. and Mrs. Guy Walton and Mrs. George F. Steffanides Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Warner and Mrs. Ralph Stupak Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot L. Weeks and Mrs. Jack Such Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wexler and Mrs. Ralph A. Swanson Mr. and Mrs. Dana L. Whitten and Mrs. Gilman H. Sylvester Mrs. Elvi Wickeri . and Mrs. Anthony J. Tata Mr. and Mrs. Everett S. Willoughby . and Mrs. Felix B. Therrien Mr. and Mrs. George W. Yule . and Mrs. Guido Tocci Mr. and Mrs. Jack Zomlefer PROFESSIONAL MEN Dr. Edward Cataldo Dr. John Cummings Friends Dr. James McHugh Dr. Jacob Parnes Dr. Alphonse Popoli Dr. Louis Remy Attorney John Roncone Attorney Isadore Solomon Dr. Thomas Tefft The Toppers provided music for background and dancing. SENIOR RECEPTION Long a tradition at Leominster High, the annual Reception to tHe Seniors came under considerable criticism from some members of the graduating class this year. Armed with tales of aching feet and boredom which they had gathered from seniors of other years, opponents of the Reception pushed for abolition at class meetings. But the opposition was unorganized, and the tradition with- stood the onslaught this year. On Friday evening, June 18, parents and friends of graduates made their way through the long winding receiving line in the City Hall Auditorium to offer congratulations and best wishes. Helping to make the evening a success were Junior Class Advisors Miss Phyllis Bolino and Mr. Michael Cavanagh and scores of junior girls who served as ushers. And the evening was a success despite sore feet and contrary to pessimistic predictions. Graduates met old and new friends. ( J 192 The Reception was well-attended. r ¢ | a) phi aees_vee Ms 3 a Se