Athol High School - Raider Yearbook (Athol, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1952 volume:

-... -. N.. me F Vw f XS 00? 'Y .f- if 4 gg mx 41. OPEVCY Y K vw E O HO HO a nowl we a r Blue ve TH CLASSB OK OftheC1assof'1952 AT LHIGHSC OL ho1,Massachusetta C1 ss Motto edge is Po C1 asGo1o s and S11 I' 'I have To a faithful friend 1 ELAINE MARIE LANGE loved my friends as I do virtue my soul my God N and classmate, we, the Seniors of 1952 , dedicate this yearbook lp' , be ' Q! JOANNE BATUTIS IN MEMORIAM But when the sun in all his state Illumed the eastern skies, She passed through g1ory's morning gate, And walked in Paradise. James Aldrich fi -x 'rf li H X ' ., . ' J- V ,4 M 'N 5 v HOL Donald Dike Prine lpal APPRECIATION Donald B Cobb CLASS ADVISOR Donald Cobb for his splendid cooperation and guidance throughout their High School career. Mr Cobb was at all times helpful and understanding to us all The Class of 1952 are sincerely grateful to Mr. W KQV-4,3 FACULTY To the Faculty of Athol High School, the Class of 1952 express a genuine gratitude for every kind and instructive consideration which they have been fortun ate to receive from them ., .- , o 'tml I0 -f Y,-V., 3 Q -129 bw! ROBERT HYER PRESIDENT 050. ROLAND WOODBURY TREASURER ELAINE LANGE VICE PRESIDENT Agar-vnu MARTHA STILL SECRETARY -PHILIP FREDERICK Assom' 'Phil' 'Pet HA Hunting 1 W111 Cro' Phil had a lot more fun hunting than he ever did doing his school work, but he was always up there in his subjects. He was o of the teams loyal followers. He always said, 'The heck with the g1r1s.' but he seemed to have a girl on the string most of the time. Act Baseball Manager 2 Basketball Mgr Dance Committee 2 4 CONSTANCE FLORA ADAMS Connie nLaugh and the world laughs with you Connie was an excellent wit and a fine friend She was always willing to do extra work to put over a project She was very sports conscious and went out for various activities Act Drill Team Tax Collector 2 3 4 One Act Play 2,3 6 Il 4 LAWRENCE THERDORE ARCHIBALD 'Archie' 'A man seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows' Cafeteria days were more than a mere routine when Archie was around with his supply of Jokes Archie d1dn't spend all of his time in the Cafeteria, however, he made himself Well known on the football field, where he always did his best Act Football 3 4 Caferteria 3 4 RICHARD NORMAN BAZINET nBaz1e' UIt's not whether you win or lose, It's the way you play the game' Bazie was the best athlete scholar in the class Besides starring in football basketball and baseball, he was a Pro Merito was not only a good student and athlete, but a good and faithful friend Act Basketball l,2,3 4 Football 1,2 3 4 Baseball l 2 3 4 Student Council 3 4 Committees 1 2 3 4 Field Day 3 Glee Club 3,4 Pro Merito 7Lyr!1r1.S466 PGI ILA! 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J GZIH JOYCE ELLEN BEVIS Jo 'An attractive type of fancy' Joyce was another quiet gal in our class but always ready for fun She had an irresistible and contagious giggle that v' could always be heard when she was around Joyce was always ready to lend a helping hand to her many friends Act Drill Team 1 Field Hockey 1,2 Prom Committee 2 3 Tax Collector 3 Classbook Committee ROBERT GEORGE BLAMEY Bob 'What I can't see, I won't believen Bob could always be found where aviation was the subject a man who would Unless you knew you had a tough idea Act Civil Air Patrol 1,2,3,4 SANDRA LOU BEAMAN Sandy 'If at first you don't succeed, try , try again' Sandy never got into mischief but she always knew what went on around her In her Junior and Senior years she was a vocalist in the orchestra Her hobbies were knitting, weaving, cooking and sewing Her main interest throughout school was always to get her work done Sandy was always there when needed Act Band 1,2 3 U Orchestra 3 4 Dance Club Basketball l One Act Play 2 Swimming Archery Assemblies JOHN HOLTON BISBEE Biz Make hay while the moon shlnesn Biz was one of the more ambitious mem bers of his class He spent numerous hours in the L R S , working on dance committees, and engaging in his extra curricular act1v1ties??? He was a fine friend Act L R S 1 2,3 4 Student Council 2 3 Classbook Committees Dance Committees 2,3 Assemblies 2 3 One Act Plays Usher,3 If lax' ani' or QQAPAL' c ww JT 3 s for discussion He was never listen to idle talk what you were talking about time putting across your I I ! 3 ' ,Q 0 X . .- I ' T ' n O fllgf, if - . , , 1 '7 x I ' I I i U xx -R 0 BT 1 ? 'i.,,h 2 l'fk . ' ' F?' . .x X KL' H .If ECW?-1-p 1 .x Tl, .--W ll II A Il o 'V ' Q I O I v U 0 e 0 e , , , ,' Q, ,411 5 I ,is J, A. f--'f .M - gs 4 I '4 5 4 I 9 - I X L Q -f 43 I ll N . , O L- X I K' so - .ytr . I. O SAMUEL JOSEPH BOUDREAU 'Sam 'A good sport, a happy smile, and always a friendu Sammy was a quiet boy in school, but when he was with a group of friends, there ' was always laughter Although Sam worked in his father's store he found time to be on the football and basketball teams He had a contagious smile and won many friends because of his good natured person ality Act Football l 2,3 N Basketball 3 4 1156 ff RONALD EARL BRUNELLE 'Prunesn Ron Welghty is the problemn Ron was a very ambitious boy with a great C Q love for music He played in the band at the summer He was a loyal friend with a generous nature He was known for his fine ability as student director of the band VIRGINIA LOUISE BRUNELLE WG1nny Not a care in the world' G1nny's cooking was known throughout the school She was well known for her cakes and cookies at school affairs Ginny participated in many school activ ities She was a member of the L R S and was always ready to do a little more work, as long as it wasn't school work c L R S 2 3 14- Committees l,2, ESTER ANGELA BUNEVICH Angie 'A jest in time, tells us her linen Angie's hearty laughter and cheerful smile were well known by all She came to A H S in her Junior year and quickly made many friends Working at the theater as ticket girl, kept Angie too busy to take part in extra-curricula activities. .I N' - ' X 1. 1 MY. 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I O O O ll gN!bl,oxN X x VERNLYN BURGESS Burgie Slow but Sure We never saw much of Burgie because when she wasn't working she was with her closest friends Although a quiet person her wonderful attitude won her many friends Act Drill Team l Glee Club 2 Assemblies JOAN ADELE BUSWICK Jo 'A friendly spirit a friendly smile' Jo always had a pleasant smile for every one Whenever there was something to be done you could always depend on Jo to pitch in and help Because of her work as a secretary in Gerry's Shop, she did not have much time for outside activities Junior Prom Committee JANE FRANCES CALCARI Janey nLaughter is my motto Janey was noted for her shrill scream which rang out from the alcove during noon hour She was always telling Jokes and making others laugh She enjoyed sports and was one of the heartest cheerers of the football games Act Basketball 3 PHILLIP DAVID CAMERON uF11p nHe fools while the teachers frownn Flip was always full of fun and his school work was the least of his worries He enjoyed thoroughly his homeroom periods with Bob Duley Because he worked after school, Phil was not able to participate in many sports Act Field Day 3 19 . 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Drill Team 1 Activity Tax.Co1lector 1 Q by I ll I I II RICHARD JOSEPH CHAISSON Dick 'There is sunshine in his smile' Dick was known to all his classmates to have a quick smile and to be a great friend He always found enjoyment in what ever he did One of his hobbies was pho tography, and his friends often were the objects of his camera D1ck's plans after high school days included entering the field of Journalism 43AaI,0gggwa0Q7Uvmf122QQg, 4'fWV Stiff DAVID HOLLIS CHASE 'DBVS' nLaugh and the world laughs with you Dave was another member of the class who hailed from the town of Royalston He was of the reserved type with a love of good humor His presence in our classes, especially French I and II, will never be forgotten Act Assemblies Glee Club VIRGINIA MAE CLARK Ginny' NPep goes a long wayn 'Miss Clark, turn around ' was heard quite often in Problems of Democracy class Ginny was a busy little student but not with school work Her home was in Royalston Her cheerful way won her many friends Act Assembly 2 PAULINE ELIZABETH CLEMENT nPolly' nls my face redn Pauline was a very quiet and conscien- tious girl both in and out of class. She enjoyed almost all her studies, but English was her favorite.. Her generous nature and true spirit should help her to fulfill her desire of becoming a nun of the Carmelite order. 'V I I fu A ' - .' I- . 1 tl . Y V. V ' f-A x. 1 ,L - . I ll O . C O . , X Il I K , I O . O o 3 f' ' QW. v ANGELO VICTOR COLO uV1O 'A good disposition is a quality Worth having' Vic Joined us in our Sophomore year after serving in the Air Force He was a member of the National Guard Vic was known for his constant joking and was a fine addition to our class FRAZIER PAIGE COLON 'Coke' 'Blushing is the color of Virtue' Coke, although quiet and unassuming was still able to make his presence felt in the halls of Athol High Coke was one of our 'jack of all trades,'but unlike the rest of the saying he mastered a good many of the tasks that he set out to accom vorable impression of this modest fellow Act Band 3 Classbook One Act Plays 2,3 Senior Play Student Council 4 MARGARET COLSON Peggy 'Quiet efficiency the key to success' Peggy lived in Royalston and this kept her from participating in any after school activ ities She enjoyed living on a farm and was a lover of animals She especially liked horses and collected miniature ones She always had a pleasant smile for everyone and had quite a few friends TAYLOR BERNARD COOK 'CQ0k1e 'Happy am I from care I am free Why aren't they contented like me' Taylor better known to his friends as Cookie' was an outstanding basketball play er in his Junior year and let off a lot of his energy playing a grand game. He won many friends with his consistent joking. Act Basketball 2 3 ll 7 I -0 . ,.,' , .A - I v -Y ' I,-v 4 x '7 fK' f ',' ' 1 s I , ,, 1- I 9 ll-' plish. Everyone who knew Coke got a fa- Q U . 0 ,Q x Q..-i. ,'.'.v,, . ..,,.w , , 'T ,'f'. ,-S: I A u n l .... Auf . ll Q a 1 , 1 ' 9 PAULINE WILLIAMS COOKE 'Pollyu 'The rule of my life is to make business my pleasure and pleasure my business' Polly got more pleasure out of her car, than she got out of all her activities combined. She was always willing to help a friend in need. As her name implies, Polly could always cook up some shrewd scheme or practical joke. Act. Band l,2,3 L. R. S. 4 One-Act Play 2,3 Softball 3 Senior Play Field Day 3 Dance Committees Assemblies 2,4 HOWARD ALFRED DAVIS 'How1en 'What's life without a sense of humor' You could always count on nHow1e' to be around if there was a basketball game going He enjoyed this sport immensely and spent much time playing it both at the 'YH and in high school Because of his outside activities, we d1dn't see much of him at High School Act Basketball 4 ANNA CRUCIFIX DE SANTIS Anna 'What she dares to think, she dares to do ' Anna spent most of her time laughing, jok ing, and being the life of the party She liked all kinds of sports, but basketball was her favorite Her craving for excitement and her mischievous ways often ended in trips to the office Act Girls' Sports l 2 3,4 Dance Committees 2 3,4 Assemblies 1,2 4 Glee Club 3 POP ncert 3 Drill Team 2 uS1lence is Golden We all knew Devie by her giggle She was a very quiet girl but her giggle could always be heard above everyone elses Devie was the happiest when she was with her many animals which included dogs, cats, canaries, fish and rabbits On. ' u n - 0 S I 1: 9 1 Co MARILYN LOUISE DEVESON UDeV1eu f ll S ROSEMAR! DONELAN 'Rosien 'Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasmn Rosie was a quiet girl who accomplished a great deal. She was always willing and ready to explain last n1ght's homework. She won many friends with her pleasing person- ality. Rosle was Editor of our Classbook and spent much time in the Classbook office Act.Class Officer 2,3 Pro Merito Student Council 2,3,4 One-Act Play 2 Chairman, Classbook Comm. Dance Comm. Senior Play ROBERT EARL DULEY 'Boba nNever do today what you can put off ,. un 11 tomorr w',.. ' Lioudfgf Gx44? Lf 4,-rgqggg fs, lkw Bob ha little time for extrafcufiicular activities as he spent most of his free time working at Bruno's Market. He did like school, and when he put his mind to it he was capable of doing good work. Bob was a true friend to everyone and was very popular in and out of school Act Field Day 3 LAURENDA DUGUAI 'Lee Line' 'Little but Noisy' Lee L1ne's years in high school were never dull She was always very active and succeded in keeping things on the move One of her favorite interests was staying after school for Mr Hymanson Her merry giggle could be heard from every corner of the corlldors DEBORAH ANNE EATON Deb uAmb1tion nourishes success' Deb came to Athol in her Sophomore year and soon became very interested in school activies She was a good student and en joyed doing extra work She liked to par ticipate in plays and to take part in all assemblies Act Band 2 3 One Act Play 3 Dance Commit tees Spelling Bee Winner Senior Play ll ll Girls' Sports L. R. S. 4 Footlighters 1 - ,n ft - ,. L ... f ' I R s, ! 'The Success awaits our knock' was Editor during is Junior year Classbook Comm ALBERT msn EUVRARD Bert i 'Always seen, but seldom heardugyfk Bert wasn't what one would call the stu dious type, but school did have a certain attraction for him for he was very popu lar with both boys and girls Bert's main love was bowling, and he could usually be found at the Star Alleys, where he was em ployed Every fall he managed to find time to play football, his favorite sport Act Football l 2,3,4 EVELYN EVA EURVARD nFun comes first' Evie was always ready to have some and managed to keep her many friends with her constant laughing Although was a little person, her size had no of all girls' sports CYNTHIA MARIE FELLOWS Cyn 'There are smiles that make us happyn Cyn was a rather quiet girl but a lot of fun She liked to go swimming and skating Her pleasant smile made us feel happy even on the gloomiest days Once she started laughing, there wasn't an end in sight for quite a while During the afternoons of her Senior year she worked at J F Mc Elwaln' Act Sophomore Assembly Drill Team RICHARD Josspn mmol I ,slr 'Brownie Dick was ,8. ood ent and very interests in ssgbol activ Although he d1dn't particate 1 apo tt he supported the Red Raider 1?R'ever missing a game He wasfg 58t1ve on the L R S and Act Gne Act Plays 2 N Senior Play L 2 3 4 Pro Merito Footlighters U Aeeem blles 1,2 Dance Comm 2 3 4 TGHU5-9 1+ 'Evie' fun amused she effect upon her personality She was a great lover Act Basketball 2 Field Hockey 2 Softball 2 I fc? ' in VW Vg W: f Y ' B .' ,' ' , - , .a.s . , ,ivy A A Q if ' - 'I , p , ' ' as Q , , I ROBERT RICHARD FINN 'F1nny Play Ball Bob was one of those boys who would N rather play baseball than eat, but it never bothered those high marks Finny always seemed quiet, but after you got to know him you found the latter state ment untrue Girls never had much affect on him, guess it was because he worked nights in the theater4vdwFJ f ZZ +!fCZ 5 ab ,Zi U1Af 'J JAMES EVERETT FLETCHER Jim 'Don't gauge a man's wisdom by the Blush on his facen Jim came to A H S in his Junior year Q' 5 from West Virginia He had quite a Southern accent which got him his nickname of 'Rebe We all enjoyed hearing him talk He was a ood sport and won many friends During the afternoons of his Senior year he worked at the First National Store ff! EUNICE EMMA FLORAN Eun18 'A cheerful smile wins friends' Eunie was cheerful and friendly ln a quiet way She liked playing volley ball and basketball and was also an excellent bowler Eunie was always ready and willing to give friendly advice to others Act Bowling Team 2 Field Hockey 3 Drill Team 3 ROBERT CHARLES FOUNTAIN 'Chubbyf 'Football is tops' Quiet? Not Chubby! This was proved by his being voted most talkative in the Senior Class. He always managed to provoke a laugh or two from everyone. Football was his favor- ite sport, although he loved them all. He proved to be a big help on the team during his high school years. Act. Football l,2,3,b Baseball l,2,3 Basketball 1,2 Glee Club 3 .' I ll ll 6' ' F I 1 3 0 B , , o -,L f 5' iff? 'V IO ll V . ln. I S ' A . . V11 A ll -I M is O ANNA ROSE GAGLIARDI 'Ann' 'A smile goes a long way' Ann was always cheerful and had a smile for everyone Together with the other girls in cafeteria, Anna had a merry Y period She en Joyed all sports especially baseball Ann made many friends during her high school years Act Student Council 2 L R S 2 4 Tax Col lector 2,4 Assemblies 2,3 Glee Club 3 Drill Team 2 Girls' sports 2 Classbook Comm One Act Play Prompter Usher 3 VIS GEORGE STEWART GEIKIE PEGGY ANN GAGE Peg 'The quiet win in l1fe's long race' Peggy was rather a quiet person except when around her special friends She was drum major and played in many of the girls' sports As busy as Peg was she always had time for her extra curriculum Red Act Girls' Sports 1,2,3 4 Student Council 4 Band l,2,3 4 Classbook Assemblies 2 3 4 Dance Comm Class Day Marshall Usher 3 Stu Il ll . ll I1 , e ' I D I I 1 ' A o 0 0 'Z' -' 'Q ' . 'J 0 3 ,Z 249, In .,, 'P u n 44 'A good sport, first, last, and always' E?-v ,P ' - - - 0 A . e O , 'i r .I .3 f 94 I ll A lf' up S 7 . ' , is I Prom CECELIA ANNE GELINAS Ge 'Life is short and so am I' Considered as one of the smallest in the class Ce always had a smile and good humor She looked on the brighter side of things and was quick and cheerful ln everything she did She helped keep French III in a happy mood Act Dance Committees l,2,3 4 Classbook Committee 4 Field Day 3 Stu was one of the best all around ath letes of Athol High He was co captain of the football team in his Senior year and excelled in baseball and basketball H succeeded in being quite a Romeo with the girls Stu's friendly nature and pleasing personality were outstanding Act Boy's Sports l,2,3 4 Usher at Junior ' v 4 T X J J 'I'll set the world on fire' Fu- never be forgotten. He was always to lend a helping hand. His great working with wood, and did so ver? We wish him all the success in the in whatever he undertakes. Act Band l,2,3,b Orchestra l Dance ANNETTE JEANNE GODIN Ann 'Always merry always gay, We find her happy every dayu Annette was known for her constant cheer- fulness and carefree ways She was always full of fun and participated in many act ivities The football and basketball games wouldn't have been the same without her cheering Act Field Hockey 1,2 Drill Team 1,2 Tennis 1 2 Cheerleader 2,3 4 Softball Bowling One Act Play 3 Assembly 2 Basketball 1,2 I HUSSEL DEXTER GLEASON 'Red' Red was one member of our class who will ready joy was well. world Comm Classbook Comm Baseball l,2,3,4 Foot lighters 4 Senior Play Assemblies 2 3 4 ROBERT LESLIE GOODWIN 'Why hurry I'm happy anyone could easily make friends fiiwf DEXTER FRANCIS GRDVES Dex nPerpetual Commotlon' Wherever Dexter was there was sure to be something going on He was never at a loss for words and very clever at talking himself out of something Although he didn t care too much for girls, he always was around them M., N549 Bob Bob d1dn't have much time in school for anything but studlng as he spent a good percentage of his time working at Johnson's Market When he wasn't working he was either buying another car of fix 1ng his present one He d1dn't keep any one car very long because there was always another that looked a little better He was very popular and the type with which 'V' 2 , e O ' l Y 5 I E A Ll I f ,, ,,' lj., I , t 54' , , . 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Glee Club 2 3 CAROLYN HELEN HOLLOWAY CAROL 'Never saw so much essence of devil Put in so small a vessel Carol was a quiet girl some of the time She participated in different sports during her four years and could always be seen at the games During the afternoons of her Senior year she worked in Dr Grossman's office Act Glee Club 2 3 Drill Team 2 Assem bliss 2 3 Girls' sports 1,2 May Day 2 Librian 4 RICHARD KENNETH GUNN 'Gunny' 'If it's worthwhile, fight for it' There wasn't another person in the school who could compare with Gunny in spirit On entering Bem1s', you could rest assured that you'd be greeted with a broad grin from Gunny He loved sports and played them well Act Football l,2,3 4 Baseball l,2,3 4 VIRGINIA MAY HENRY Ginny' 'Still waters run deepu Ginny, although busy with housework or work after school still found time to be very active in school affairs Because she always loved telling Jokes, she entertained us through out our short lunch periods Music was her great love, for she was never happier than while playing her violin Act Basketball 2 Orchestra 3 4 Dance C0mm1f tees Class Book Committee ELAINE BLANCHE HOLLOWAY 'Lan1e' 'To know her was to love her' Lanie was one of the most ambitious and yet unobtrusive girls in the class. She would do anything she was asked to do and more. Ela1ne's ambitions are to become a dietician and to major in English and public speaking. Act. Library Work 3 Student Council 4 Assemblies 4 Graduation Committee .....,..,, , HUGH ALAN HORRIGAN oagy 'Always Pitching' Just tell Hugh that there was to be baseball playing before band rehearsal at the field, and you could count on him to be the first one there After Hoag got his lice se, the family car was always with him ' elped carry around his friends t Baseball l 2,3 4 Basketball 3 4 ,Band l 2 3 U Orchestra l 2 Student Council 4 One Act Plays 2,4 Dance Comm 2 ROBERT ALLISON HYER Jr Buddy nH1s athletic ability was of great renown, But it was his charm that knocked them down Buddy our class president was liked by all, both in and out of school He was not only an excellent scholar, but also a won derful friend When not playing football he could be found working in WPa1ge's Hard ware Store His ambition was to become a 4't.q, Act Clams Pres 4 Student Council l 2 We ' Pro Merito Football 2,3 4 Assemblies l 2 LOIS ANN JARDINE Lois 'Always quiet and rather shy Yet a friend, who'l1 stand by' Lois was a quiet girl who liked to have a bit of fun She had a habit of correct ing herself after she spoke which always started her on a lengthy discussion of grammar During her Junior and Senior years she was kept quite busy working at F W Woolworth's Act Glee Club 3 Junior Prom Com 3 One Act Play Prompter 3 4 Senior Play Promt RICHARD NEIL JILLSON Dick 'Take it slow and easy' Dick never could get Joining the Navy out of his mind and expected to do so after graduation He was ready to help his friends out no matter when they called on him He played football and was very interested in all other sports hardly ever missing a game Act Football 3,4 Tax Collector 2 3 UH u ' Y Y l y -5 I I 7 'I I fi, ' P394 e C ' U WQww.f- ' A.. . . n I u ! I - ' , I ' W teacher. .Lyn-P-. d., 1 at JU fsf'4',- 1, ff 'W I 0 . , 6, if ' Aw, 7 3 I N n n l P L 'L Lx if 3' I iv' l iff, u u - an fx . - N ' F- - P Y C , . , f ' ff ff 7 'J' - ,gif ! 242.1 .gf,, A Q ffxa -f t ff 1 M , Josmpn sawmsmfxsuusx 1 'Ernie' 'A door to success awaits your knock.' Although his part time Job at Lynch's grocery store kept him busy, Ernie man- aged to have his studies well prepared and also take part in school social aot- ivities. Unfortunately, Ernie was with us only during our Freshman and Senior years but his good natured wittiness won him many friends JUNE MARILYN KIRKPATRICK Kirk 'A woman's strength is in her tongue' You saw June running around every A period taking attendance and handing out slips Sh was one of our brilliant Pro Merito classmates She loved to talk, laugh, and chew gum She plans on going to the University of Massachusetts to study more about the language of 'Gaye Parse Act Drill Team 1 Glee Club 2 3 Office Work 4 Pro Merito L R S 4 Dance Comm 2 QQ asf PAUL ARNOLD LAINE 'Sonny 'Still water runs deep' Q- 4 U Although Sonny was a quiet member of our class he was well liked by all who knew him We know this boy from Phillip ston will gc far in his chosen field PATRICIA LOUISE LANGE Pat 'Better late than never' One of Pat's favorite sayings was 'Oh Honestly ' tc everything said She spent many a study period working in the office Pat's band life also took up most of her spare time We could always find her in the halls of Athol High for with her red hair she couldn't escape anyone Act Band 1,2 3 4 Bowling 2 Class Day Marshal 3 One Act Play 2 Pop Concert 2 3 4 Marshal of Baccalaureate 3 Comm l u l . e 3 .I A . , K p , XPC XKKVH Ai ' I A .Ai N,!,V,,'f KM . 1. - gli, VL - f--, a N , I I I 0 , . 1' W -- ' f' T ,, vx Q pl ' 5 1 QM , , khufgg NW W ' Q, I . Klwxxpw 'JJH vupf , . ' , 1 1 . P 1 l ' A 4nv7uJuhnHnLfJh.LELQKLQHQWJWHQQ,- . Ned's cheerful laugh could always be heard echoing through the corridors from the time school began till sometimes way after it ended. Dramatics were his great President of the dramatic club he helped 3, to form. Due to his humorist nature, Ned was a very popular lad. - - Act. One Act Plays 3,4 Pres. Dramatic Club Football 2 Track 3 Dance Comm. Assem. love which enabled him to be the very ableg f HELEN LASHENSKE 'Hel' 'Never late early' You could always depend on Helen to be a little late. However, she always fge bxgg got things done. She had a million re- A marks and used all of them, especially Sgg to keep the French III class hopping. Act. Pro Merito One-Act Play M Dance K Committees Classbook Committee E Little Red Schoolhouse 3,4 Drill lie? Team Tennis 2,3 Glee Club 3 Usher 2 Dance Club 4 Assembly 3 RICHARD CHARLES LAWSKY 'Dick' 'Always seen, but seldom heard' Dick was one of our quiet, good - looking boys. He could be seen around the corridors with his pal, 'Moe' Morris. A His greatest Joy was riding in his car. Although working at the First National Store, which kept him very busy, he managed to win many friends. Act. Graduation Committee. BERNICE CLAIRE LEDOUX 'Bernie' 'What is life without a laugh?' Bernie was the girl who liked a lot of fun and entertainment. Her favorite pastimes were dancing and roller skating. Her pleasant ways and happy smile made her well liked by all. Act. Pro Merito Assemblies l,2,3 Class- book Committee Office Girl 3 Stu- dent Librarian ' ' 4 1 gil-fl.L 'V' L 'L' ' 0!J 7'd'! NAZARRE LANGTEIGNE Jr. 'Ned' QS 'What he dares to think, he dares to do' xl .5 rf fs iu-- liked by his classmates. Act. Band 1,2,3,4 Orchestra LYLE MACKENZIE Sammy MAY Jun Q muh Q Wet quietforfe 2130 succeeds We d1dn't see much of Sammy in school activities but we always knew where she was She spent endless hours in the the ater Lyle's favorite pastime was read ing movie books Sammy spent her first three years as a fine saxaphone player in the band Act Band l,2,3 Orchestra 2 3 Pro Merito Pop Concert 2,3 08.I'80I' au.du. Nueva UJ.Ajlfn 1 X ALICE THERESA MAHAR Coopie 'Full of fun and fancy free' Coopie was very active in sports, es pecially basketball She always had a witty remark for every occasion We'l1 never fo et her outstanding performance as 'Daisy in the Junior One Act Play Act Band l,2,3 b Orchestra 1,2 Girls Sports l,2,3,U One Act Plays 3,4 Classbock Committee Assemblies Dramatic Club Dance Committees I ROBERT DOUGLAS LOG-GIE 'Bo 'Music makes the world go 'round' Bob was very enthusiastic about his 'Q Q' music. Whenever a jam session began, g ' he was in the middle of it. Bob was a Li1VW very happy-go-lucky fellow and was well PATRICIA ALICE LOM ARD 'Pat 'Sweet personality, full of rascallty ' Pat was one of the cutest girls in our class, and one of the best liked Pat played the drums in the band and also took part in the One Act Plays In spite of her many activities, she still managed to be a good student Nursing is her intended Act Band 3 4 One Act Plays 2 3 4 Drill Team Student Council 3 Dance Commit tees Head U Juni r Prom Ko-KLdUfV '3 T' -bu ANNE PRISCILLA MANEWICH A3316 'The river may come the river may go, But I'll babble on forever' Anne was admired for her friendliness and interest in others Her advice to others was always helpful and wise She was kept busy working after school at Clark's drug store, but she always seemed to find time for 'Orange' Act Girls Spo , One Act Playa 3 Classbook Committee Glee Club 2 3 Dance Committees 2,3 WESLEY 'On Wes' in all ingness to work ma e himgvery popular with the 8tUdbnt,body. orking afternoons , made it difficult for him to participate in many school activities, yet he seemed to find time to help when the occasion 8.I'OB8. Act. Basketball Glee Club J1 .hx if .Aaall 739 BOLOR JOSEPH MALLET Lfvcfl 'Sonny 'Happy is he who often smiles' 'Sonny' really seemed to enjoy himself during his high school days He won his friends with his smile and his personality When not in school, Dolor found an interest in fixing old cars In his senior year, Dolor was quite busy when he went into the Junk business with his father M5651 rts l 2 Assemblies l 2,3 4 ALICE KATHRIN McCARTHY 'Al' M1sch1efous, but lots or run' bi Al was one of those people who justin' 'AL4u! had to be on the 'go' at all times, and frr, therefore, sports were her first choice. auf! She was a twirler in the band and proved.f7 ,,' to be a big help at football games and lbw' . festivals. Alice planned on crossing ,-,P that big threshold of marriage after ' graduation. Act. Band 1,2,3,U Drill Team l Dance Club 2 Basketball 3 LEROY MERRIAM 'Wes' their own merits, modest men are aumw, f K eager enthusiasm made him welcome activities. file loyalty and will- DAVID MINTY Dave 'Night after night he sat and bleared His eyes with books???' Every class has its superlatives we hereby name Dave as the calmest of them all Although this young man was with us for four years his quiet and unassuming way made it difficult for us to know what kind of fellow he was Once in a while he would raise his head and utter some wise and sage statement, then he would sink back into peaceful oblivion DONALD ELLIOT MUNDELL P0t0 . 'Why should'I work - I'm doing alright now Pete d1dn't spend any more time in school than he had to. He could always be counted on to come out with some remark in class and kept many of his class mates amused because of this. Pete 1sn't sure what he will do when he graduates, but we are sure that he will have a sense of humor all through life. Act. Football 2,3 PAUL BURNHAM HEUSE Paul 'It is the quiet worker who succeeds Paul was one of the many hunters in our class He worked after school at the D Cass Co and was also a member of the National Guard He enjoyed all sports, but was especially interested in Baseball Act Baseball 2 Bat. 1,Wr.ww5w.:f.Ia,a,.x puns, X JAMES STANLEY MOHRIS Jimmy 'A likely lad worth knowing' Jim was noted for his quick laughter in response to Dave M1nty's Jokes H Just loved oral history reports and reci tations although he always had wise ans were to Miss Armstrong's questions Mkt-Q Jtew4lu-1SLQf3Ja,- ARLINE GRATIA NOEL 'Good Arline ready to math and and a pleasant laugh She had a pleasing personality which won her many friends She planned to go to Boston University , f ,ALQ, Q' ffvf ' Lf f c ' f ROBERT ALAN NELSON X ff 'Bob' 'Better late than never' Bob was the boy that was calling at your door selling 'soda.' Bob's pranks and sayings were always attracting the girls He never had much time to be in school activities because of his after school work Act Band l,2,3 Glee Club 1,2 3 Assembly 2 'Arline' things come in small packages was a quiet girl She was always help others with her pet subjects French She enjoyed a good joke Act Assemblies 2 4 Orchestra 3 Junior Prom Committee JAM S HENRY PETERS Jim 'Happy and carefree' Jim was equally good natured and quick witted His wonderful personality and friendliness made him popular with every one Jim enjoyed playing basketball and was on the varsity team during his senior 681' Y Act Tennis 3 Basketball M Class Treasurer l JAMES WALTER O'GONNELL Jimmy 'Known by many, heard by few' Jimmy was one of our more reserved class mates and working after school kept him quite busy During his Sophomore year he was a great help to the Cafeteria 5 always enjoyed working with cars in his spare time Act Cafeteria 2 W I ' ' an 'J A a I I l K' ' . He qNxE Uwe? . 'If Iiiwma V V I I Q .' 3 - My yfsfrnsncxs rmrnowsn Jes Q 'A little mischief now and then is pleasant' Joe started playing football during ,My Sophomore year He was a fine jf -Cadglzyer and made quite a few points to help us win games When spring rolled around,he could be found playing tennis at Fish Park His pleasant smile brought him many friends during his four.years A H Act Football 2 3 4 Tennis PRISGILLA.ANN Posx Pussy 1' 'faughter is the Joy or mire' Pussy could always be found X periods trying in vain to control her uncontrolable laughter laughing at something you could be sure it would keep up for quite awhile She was a rather quiet girl though, and won many friends Act Drill Team 1 Tax Collector 2 3 Dance Committees JOYCE LAURA PRATT Jo 'Not a care in the world' Joyce's hair was the envy of many senior girls because it was so long She loved to talk and by doing so kept her friends informed of all the High School activities She was a fine friend, and had many of them Act Assemblies NORMAN PAUL RAWSON 'Norm 'Silence is Wisdom' Norman was a quiet boy who liked sports but d1dn't have much time for them since he worked after school His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, and hoping to someday have a hot rod 'Y Q, , 4 XVIK I T MAL, I 9 ff' 05 ' ' 4, 1 .. , 4, . W . . at . . S. ' 0 l 1 ll I n' 4, .ex . 1 X Q ' J at the table in cafeteria. Once she started 0 , I 7 the U I Il , e X . u . v b V 1 I Al u CHARLES ERNEST RAYNER 'Charlie' 'Ask me no questions - I'l1 tell you no lies' Charles was one of our quieter sort of boys. Char1e's morale was pepped up in his Senior year when he got his first deer, a 200 pound buck. 'f CHARLES FRANCIS nrcnaanson 'Jer' A 'A small spark makes a great fire' Jet hailed from Royalston but was well known at A. H. B. He was especially pop- ular ln the 'Hot Rod' circle with that 'fireball' of a car he had Because of distance, Jet d1dn't participate in many school activities but really made things boil outside of school Act Assemblies Glee Club BRUCE ALAN ROBERESON BUSB 'Happy go lucky am I' Although Bugs was quiet in class, he certainly made up for it when he was with his friends Bugs spent much of his after school time at the Amoco Garage where he worked He was known for his good spirit toward others Act G1eeClub 4 Dance Comm 2 Assemblies Junior Prom Usher X 54, EDWARD FRANCIS ROBICHAUD 'Eddie' 'A hunting he would go' Eddie whose favorite sports were hunting ard fishing, had a very quiet nature Occa adventures in history class Eddie plans to continue his education at the University of Massachusetts -x,u3,f ji' kggg, f fxofzfv-ff7.7'9 .Dj I I 5 . U ,f ,f ,nfl Mfg I X 4A rv 4 r .f 5 Y, ., N ,V f , . fx 1' g A , I sionally he would tell about his hunting g A ' ' A I A ,A t 0 Ef yuj ,J 'E' 'V , -F ' . 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'Lu -2,5 -I ,Z I 'I P47 vt., V in your plans, B1111 JOYCE KATHERINE RIDER Jo 'She appears shy but there's mischief in her eye' Don't let that look fool you, it spells mischief Jo could usually root up plenty of mischief when she was with her special friends She was very active with the band For three years she occupied the title of feature twirler In her spare time she gave lessons and worked at C1ark's Drug Store Act Band l,2,3,b Student Council 1 Tax Collector 1 Assemblies 1,3 4 Dance Comm Pop Concert 2 3 4 swimming Bowling 2 HOWARD ALDO SAFSTROM for his marks Because of Sweden last summer, he was had seen more of the world classmates He always had smile which m many f DOREEN GLORIA SCHMIDT 'Doreen' 'High upon the peak she stood and gave to all a helping hand' Although one's first impression of Doreen was that of quiet dignity she was often one of the jolllest merry makers in the class Unceasingly cheerful, She greeted everybody with a ready smile and a kidding wold Act Student Council 4 Pro Merito Footlighters L R S 4 Senior Play Graduation Committee WILLIAM EDWIN RDSE 'Billy' 'Free as a bird in a cage' Billy was a tall dark, and handsome lad with a dreamy far away look in his eyes His greatest ambition is to go to Montana and raise sheep Best f 1 ok S1 3:7 ,!Ne 'Howie' 'Men of few words are the best men' Howie was a quiet boy who worked hard his trip to one boy who than his fellow a pleasant iengi wi wi! W? M, 9 0 . uk X J Xxi N5 - X .- X A u n fee . . , ' o . . O A O , 0 Y I I . Jil' ,A . ,4 1 V -,f,,1. ff 1 4 - , ' ' '. ' 1 V , - f 1 I . , , . u I I o ' U I I i I I KY! I 1 R 1' I - O 1 Q . lv. s u e ' if ' 1 ,, - -,uk N. 1,1 . . id ., V. . , ,J an f.-'S IO ANN HAZEL SCHMIDT Jo 'A smile for everyone' Jo Ann was very intelligent and con siderate of others Her politeness and thoughtfulness was admired by all She won many friends with her pleasant smile and personality Act Classbook Committee Student Librar- ian 3 Dance Committee 4 vmfvw'f KA4'9 'A Ln AJD 42Z'!J JEAN MARIE SHAW Jegnnig 'Be happy and the world is happy with you Jeannie the high strutting majorette, was an active girl with a lot of vitality an pep She was always happy and cheer- ful She liked to dance and roller skate Her favorite interest was 'North Orange' Act Band 2.3.4 Bowlins 2 Hay Day Assembly 1 2 Little Red Schoolhouse 3 Assemblies 3 4 MAR! PATRICIA SPAULDING Pat 'The blush is beautiful, but sometimes inconvenient' Pat, a fine all around girl athlete, was always full of fun and willing to try any E thing She had a great deal of talent in drawing and sketching Her good looks and winning personality made her popular with everyone Arizona here she comes' Act GAA 131+ in-es In sanaz 3 L R S l 2,3,b Classbook Comm Glee Club 3 Sports 1,2 3 4 Assemblies,Usher i5e:R sgxlasqa cmvwmsw oak Qsass eu yi? MARTHA BEAM sT1LL Marty 'A companion that is cheerful is worth gold' Martha, who came to us from the deep South vas a rare combination of intelligence, un selfishness, and friendliness Busy as she ras Marty still found time to be active in ,school affairs She was one of our most enthusiastic cheerleaders and her pep and vitality were the backbone of many a cheer Act Class Officer 2 4 Pro Merito G A A Cheerleader 3, Assembly 3 School Account I I Z ' e e . e e , . K ! u ff! 1 'I JV! J, I jx , I I ff ' f I I . , , uv is d . . U0 t x e 1 - xx I e z ' I 2 , I I ' f' ' ' I ., 1 gp I , ,A - 4 , . ee .1 4 , I I .- Q . pl . It . . O I e e Q , , s y e 0 e , 0 .., I X I I th- I l - - a Q K? gl-r I ll 9 D .' - . 7 1 e . , . e 9 e e e ' . . I - f , 1 A ' zh44Lf,449 fs' ' f4 4i? ' 4ZxA6QZff X - ,s, Zi44L00 '4ttA97fQfcf' '77 As ' RUTH ANN sToNs M0575 'Ruthie' cf 'Smile and the world smiles with you' Everyone who ate in the cafeteria knew Ruthie. When someone sa1d,'What's for D1nner?', you knew they were talking to Ruth. She was an amiable student, and was always ready to tell you about Biology, her favorite subject. Her only wish is that she had taken Chemistry, WAL R NA L TAYLOR . K K,lt 'Music is the language of the soul, Jazz, its profanity' Walt was undoubtedly our most avid musi clan If you wanted to know about be bop, Jazz some famous musician or almost any thing pertaining to music, you went to Walt and certainly received the answers When Walt commenced to play the piano, he was obvious to all A musicial career is pro phesied for Walt, and we hope that when he reaches his goal he will be a great success Act Orchestra 3 b Assemblies 3 JILL CLYTHIE TEBBETTS Jill 'Thy modesty is a candle to thy merits' Jill was the quiet type, and although she was a good student, she was not given as much credit as she deserved As editor of the Little Red Schoolhouse, she had quite a time keeping the underclassmen in line but she still managed to edit a good paper Act L R S reporter 2, assistant editor 3 editor U One Act Play 3 Glee Club 2 3 Pro Merito Dance Committees 2,4 'Music hath charms' Whenever a golden voice rang through t the halls, the students immediately w that they were listening tc Maggie never someone appeared to be choking th in the cafeteria one knew that Maggie near Because of her love for music, e hoped to continue in that field Orchestra l,2,3 4 Glee Club 2 Assem bl? 3 Pro Merito Grad Committee J N M X I I1 ab' 4L I ' n 41 ' ' Q . . Q 9 k i wnnssnsr LOUISE Tanowsn -M,gg1,- f M' .to A 1:. , ' - . I A my I M L 'JjU, gg!aw, SYLVIA ELLEN VARNQ 'Sibby' 'Her heart was open to all in need' Sibby was a rather quiet girl whose many laughs won many hearts. She was very friendly, and would do anything to help a friend in distress. She will long be remembered for her sweet smile and dark hair. A MARY ANN VITELLO CdiQJ Mary UA smile makes a happy face' Mary was a small girl with a pleasant smile for all Her main interest was music She was a very good piano player and loved to sing She was very inter ested in school sports and hardly ever missed a game Act Band l 2 Glee Club 3 Drill Team Dance Committees 1,2 Assemblies l 2 Pop Concert May Day 1,2 BEVERLY JEAN WALSH Bev I Happy go lucky Bev was always full of fun and laugh ter She was carefree all the time and enjoyed life She tried hard to concen trate on school work but her thoughts were usually in Canada Act Band 2,3 Swimming 2 Drill Team gag ga l 2 Basketball l Usher D .Am jwy?3nyJW ITONIA LOUISE WATKEVICH Toni f'W Where there's a will, there's a way ,ni was one of the many talented mem OU! of our class She was quite promi kff as a fine aocordian soloist Her Vhe Jokes kept all the girls laughing 468 loudly Toni was outstanding in Wafies, music, and sports h Orchestra 2,3 4 ssna 1,z,3 Dance A osmmittsss 2 3 Girls' Sports 1,2,3 4 z,j ' f , M A 2 Hu KJ, I n u u u 53 . ,if 1 Ssj rixvfgffl- ,.f ,f ,Q VC .62 N n A swf' L 'Ky I n V Ph if ' l lH', 8- . h c ,' ' . gsify I Ak ye. xJ,.-1ji,,d Wil A, M ROBERT HARRY WICKHAM 'Wick' 'Always ready for a good time' Wick was definitely one of the most mischievious boys in our class. He was Q - liked by all who knew him. He d1dn't ' have much time for school activities, because he worked after school. Act. Assembly 2 Gym demonstration 'T'-, ' if !! up 0K'qb Lf fp f' F, 4 M39 'pw' J' srl-:PI-rsn AMES wrsx-3 ,JW M, ff' 'Stevie' YL slow but certain course will never ff, lead to destruction' Although this handsome senior was sel dom heard from, we always new he had some thing worth while to say when asked Even though he worked he found time for his two favorite pastimes, hiking and dancing Act Journalism Club One Act Plays 2,3,1+ Senior Play Student Council 1+ Pro Merito LAWRENCE DAVID WISHNOW 'Luigin uWhat's life without a sense of humor' Luigi was busy every minute every day His quick wit and his participation in various activities, made him popular with his classmates He earned his nickname in lf the Junior assembly Many thanks to Luigi for keeping us lau hing Act R S 2 3 One Act Play 2 3 4 Senior Play Student Council 3 Class book Comm Assemblies Journalism ,, WM ,waffjll ev! f Y JCLAND ELMER WOODBUHY 'Woody' 'Never a dull moment' Wendy was one of the most popular boys G - in fur class You could always count on havirg fun when he was around Woody lik 1 all sports and was an ardent fan when he wasn't participating in then Act Class Pres Treasurer 4 Baseball 2 3 ll- Football 3 Assemblies 3 1+ Dance Committees ,W ' . 4 if , 5,1 ff' I I I1 U , 0354 'A ,W K , 3 I - ' e - K is P . L. . . , l , , fa A 'fa' D' xg N ,f 1 , fue X . If AA--2 ' . s L 9 : I .12 I ',.,' if ff. f ' ' I X' U William Barillo Anna Bergeron William Briggs Maurice Chaisson Paul Chatney Gerald Dorion Janet Day Joan Day Norman Duguay Dorothy Deyo Lorraine Duplessis Robert Duteau Jane Ersey Winifred Fellows Stella Fanelli Richard Wright Dorothy Gelinas Barbara Grindrod Charles Howe Kathleen Hastings Marion Huntoon Betty Joslyn Edward James Beverly King Richard LeGrande Bernard Richard William Qulntin Rousell Roberts David Roberts Claire Sleeper Romona Temple FORMER CLASSMATES cp L Q N . Rt 1 x 'Ja Daily News Photo FOOTBALL Ours was a good Football team with accent on the honor to our School through their constant and strenuous teamwork 'Good' in their efforts to win 'good' in their spirit of sportsmanship We were indeed proud of our 1952 Football Squard 'good'.-- Our Boys were enthusiastic workers, bringing BASKETBALL The Basketball team of '52' was a high spirited team who met all Challengers with good old Athol High courage Our best tribute to these gallant boys, is to wish that all future teams may be as hard winning and as victorious as the Basketball team of 1952 sv iff I ' - no ,, Q N 1 I . If L4 r 'V -x THE G A A BOARD Through the outstanding leadership of Miss Dev1ne,, the Sports program for girls during 1952 was one of interest and healthful supervision During the year there were plans made for a tremendous demonstration of all forms of Athletic feats Due to the intense organizing of Miss Devine this demonstration was a complete success The G A A Board extends a vote of gratitude to their leader GQPLFN. I I I P' . to I I . - . r Q - A A X . 0 'Y' Q - I O I I o Y I I O O I K' 4 T Y. lffh' CHEERLEADERS Half of the interest and successful spirit of High School Athletics is the important part played by the Cheerleaders The girls, who put all shynese aside for the moment to propound the glorious enthusiasm, certainly make a Football or Basketball game a real success They lead the spectators on to encourage the players, who in turn pushed forward to victory Hurrah for our Cheerleaders long may they wave' lf Q pl t A f X v 8 g V A A ri? '21H 3jllff- ' A . I if ,4'kt x W 5 wb V, K I ,711 in--M ,- 1 -1.-u..., ' I gunman---.. 'wav-9 +ve. wh: I X PRO MERITO The Pro Merito Society has been established in order to honor all students who have maintained a cummalative average of 855 or better during their high school years This idea originated thirty six years ago in North Adams, and its successful inspiration has been the great factor in the lives of many students who might otherwise have been content with a mediocre academic standing In the Class of 1952 the tradition was well upheld, as fourteen of our students were mem bers of this society June Kirkpatrick and Robert Hyer were absent when the picture was taken d d t Maw -2 nl Q5 CLASSBOOK COM ITTEE There vas much earnest effort put into the com piling of the ever famous Classbook for 1952 Under the competent endeavor of the chairman Rosemary Donelan the committee worked for innumerable hours so that in after years their Classmates might look back with School days 45 1-A!! lf!! CUXSSBOOK C ON VXITI E E real enjoyment to a full resume of their happy High ' vu gd 'WO x X1 sl X 'Wx 4 E-'I ' 'es LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE This year of 1952, our High School Publication, 'Little Red School House,' carried the important soho lastic events and general news for the students of A H B Under the able leadership of Editor-in Chief, Jill Tebbetts, the staff and many assistants, we were all in contact with up to the minute news of our school Miss Brown, friend and advisor gave her ever ready cooperation to make the school paper a great success for the year K ' f f v lil, I - fl - , f :S -N , v,i,,. '+ ilgiijj -M liijjjj Q , 14 L X li. .. c o o ' 2 1 . STUDENT COUNCIL To the Student Council a group of students elected to office by the students themselves falls the arduous task of arranging school affairs This past year was no exception In an excellent manner the Student Council of 1952 arranged the assemblies, the One - Act Plays, and other self-government projects, which helped to provide smooth educational as well as financial affairs. The members of the Student Council were proud to have been associated with Mr. Calvi in making 1952 a banner year for Athol High School. Ill A ,.. vw, 9 .- V - . . .-nl! 1 .'l - ll C . - . Q.. y Y C I ATHOL HIGH SCHOOL BAND For the martial music which introduced all inter scholastic programs during 1951 and 1952 we proudly turn to our High School Band. Under the capable direction of Mr. Ray Dumas, the band led us onto the field toward many a victory, and always with the proper introduction to put over any athletic event with great enthusiasm. In colorful maroon and white, our Bandsmen were outstand- ing in musical proformance and up-to-the-minute formations Their excellent annual concerts were a credit to Athol High School. in ATHOL HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA For our more classical scholastic accasions of 1952, we were fortunate in having our popular A H S Orchestra, under the able direction of Mr Ray Dumas The orchestra composed of many talented young people, rendered many excellent selections at special occasions such as Grad uation One Act Plays and all programs of the High Bchool's in Memorial Hall We pride ourselves on having one of the best student orchestras in Worcester County in 1952 , . ' Z A 6 .. - 5 Q ' fy' P V A - vi , , K, W fy V .,,, 1 . Aj Q, Y Y- I v : 1 ,' . .ft , L U Q I , , - , .. 2 SENIOR PLAY As one of the final productions of our Senior year, there came on April 25, the Senior Play UWe Shook the Family Tree ' We shook it alright right into the hearts of a capacity audience in Memorial Hall The lively com edy showed a teen age girl who having suffered as the well known wall flower suddenly craved to be popular In her efforts, she threw her family into confusion and the audience into hysterics The Cast under the excellent coaching of Mr Ernest Higgins and Mr Joseph Gagliardi, showed great appitude for the stage and gave an unusually fine interpertation of amateur thespians The players were certainly recom pensed for the grueling hours of practice and rehearsal, into which they put their very best They branched out to really shake that tree right from the roots to the successful top dei, fri X ffX. Z xgfgx .-f gy fp X' XQX xEQ,, Wi, dxf fl! IYYSX. During the year 1952, a new organization was es tablished at Athol High School Approximately fifty students have joined the 'Footl1ghters,' a new and ca pable group, concerned with the furtherance of Dramatic Art. During this year, they have produced three very fine proformances, and are now being requested to en- tertain at outside Churches and Civil Functions, because of their unusually high dramatic ability. Congratulations,'Footl1ghters,' We,the graduates of '52' , wish you all the success possible, that your Stage lights will always keep shining brightly. THE FOOTLIGHTERS 1'IllI', 1 iiiiq, BEE HIVE Last April the first issue of the Bee Hive made its way into the literary life of the school through the efforts of the Commercial Department, with Jill Tebbets as its editor and Miss Streeter, faculty advisor This paper is issued three times a year in mimeograph form The first issue was dedicated to A H S 's first business teacher, Mrs Gertrude Farr Hale, who taught here in 1897 and is still a well known resident of Athol The object of this project by the students of busi ness subjects is to afford them wider opportunities for developing responsibilities, group work, skill in use of machines, and originality in writing Martha Still is the paper's editor this year, while Constance Adams heads the Literary Department Antonia Watkevlch wields the mighty stylii for the pictorial pages Stencil cutters are Margaret Thrower, Priscilla Posk, Joyce Bevis, Jill Tebbetts, and Anna Gagliardi Fe l e e e e e I - , -Q O 0 0 I - O dlp 'L-- '1,, f? ,ill a- . .l - f---?v- f--. . f 47 Y- ' i H... 1 ' - - - K ' .--Q i. Robert Hyer Most Best Best Best Best Best Popular Looking Natured Dressed Dancer Athlete Peppiest Shyest Lady Most Most Most Most Most Moet Most and Gentleman Likely to Succeed n Talkative Talented Natural Ambitious Gourteous Favorite Favorite Actress Favorite Fayorite Favorite Favorite Favorite Favorite Singer Actor and Movie Teacher Subject Orchestra Radio Program Record WHO'S WHO Martha Still Patricia Lombard Rosemary Donelan Joyce Ryder Martha Still Patricia Spaulding Alice Hahar Marilyn Deveson Lois Jardine Doreen Schmidt Alice Mahar Alice Mahar Margaret Thrower Patricia Spaulding Elaine Holloway Rosemary Donelan Doris Day June Allyson 'Sailor Beware Miss Jensen Chemistry Guy Lombardo Lux Radio Theater 'Blue Tango Robert Hyer Stephen Wise Roland Woodbury Stephen Wise Robert Hyer Richard Bazinet Roland Woodbury Paul Laine Stephen Wise Roland Dexter Robert Walter Woodbury Groves Fountain Taylor Richard Gunn Robert Hyer Richard Emery Stephen Wise Johnnie Ray Burt Lancaster John Wayne Mr Calvi Fu Most Studious Rosemary Donelan I I Philip Abbott Constance Adams Lawrence Archibald Richard Bazinet Sandra Beaman Joyce Bevis John Bisbee Robert Blamy Samuel Boudreau Ronald Brunelle Virginia Brunelle Angela Bunevich Vernlyn Burgess Joan Buswick Jane Calcari Philip Cameron Richard Chaisson David Chase Virginia Clark Pauline Clement Angelo Colo Frazier Colon Margaret Colson Taylor Cook Pauline Cooke Howard Davis Anna DeSant1s Marilyn Deveson Rosemary Donelan Robert Duley Larinda Duguay Deborah Eaton Richard Emery Albert Euvrard Evelyn Euvrard Cynthia Fellows Robert Finn James Fletcher Eunice Floran Robert Fountain Peggy Gage anna Gagliardl Lecel a Gelinae Russell Gleason Annette Gciin Robert Goodwin Dexter Groves Richard Gunn Virginia Henry Carolyn Holloway Elaine Holloway SENIOR SYMPHONY The Lovllest Night of the Year The Sunny Side of the Street And So To Sleep Again St. Louis Blues It's You Or No One Never Before Charmaine Mockingbird Hill It's All Over But the Memories I Don't Want to Set the World on Don't Cry Joe fire Army Blues Jealousy Thinking of You Stardust The Cat Came Back Blue Tango Detour The Little White Cloud That Cried Because Detour I Can't Help It Let's Have A Party And Sc To Sleep Again Undecided I'm A Lady Anytime When Irish Eyes Are Smiling TY What Did I Do Cold Cold Heart My Heart Is A Hobo Eleanor You're Mine You Heaven Knows Why Take Me Out To The Ballgame Dixie Stardust How Dry I Am Forever And Ever Always No Other Love Peg O' My Heart Blue Tango Sweet Lorraine Belr Barrel Polka Mr Touchdown U S A Too Young Love Somebody All The Things You Are If C George Geikle Who Put That Dream In Your Eyes Roland Woodbury Hugh Horrigan Robert Hyer Lois Jardine Richard Jillson Ernest Kenney June Kirkpatrick Paul Laine Patricia Lange Ned Lanteigne Helen Lashenske Richard Lawsky Bernice Ledoux Robert Loggie Patricia Lombard Lyle MacKenzie Alice Mahar Dolor Mallet Anne Manewich Alice McCarthy Wesley Merriam Paul Meuse David Minty James Morris Donald Mundell Robert Nelson Arlene Noel James O'Connell James Peters Joseph Pietrowsky Priscilla Posk Joyce Pratt Norman Rawscn Charles Rayner Charles Richardson Bruce Robertson Edward Robichaud William Rose Joyce Ryder Howard Safstrom Doreen Schmidt Toann Schmidt Joan Shaw Martha Still Ruth Stone Walter Taylor Jill Tebbetts Margaret Thrower Sylvia Varno Mary Vitello Beverly Walsh Antonia Watke 1ch Robert Wickham Stephen Wise Lawrench Wishnow Patricia Patricia Whispering Hope Make Believe 'I'here's A Great Day Coming CGrad 5 Whistle While You Work Anchors Aweigh Slowpoke I Don't Know Why Just One More Chance My Foolish Heart Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Nevertheless Warsaw Concerto Because of Hugh CYouD Undecided At Last The Little White Cloud That Cried Again Those Wedding Bells Tenderly Silver Bells Tell Me Why Blue Tango Cattle Call The Lord's Prayer Once I Can't Help It Dry Bones Cross Hand Boogie Charlie, My Boy I'l1 Walk Alone Because Little White Cloud That Cried Down Yonder My o1a Jalopy's a Cadillac Wheel of Fortune Ship Ahoy Goodnight Sweetheart Far Away Places When I Grow Too Old To Dream Somewhere Over The Rainbow Too Young I've Got A Pocketful Ot Dreams My Bill Stardust Minor Riff I'1l Walk Alone Because Of You I Want To Be A Sa1lor's Sweetheart Heaven Knows Why Sentimental Journey Tenderly Third Man Anytime I'm Always Chasing Rainbows Patricia Spaulding 1eLf:f1' memo I e NN X V- f' 0,991 X ' 6 Sf! The day we first walked through the doors of A H 8? The struggle to get 'our own' special table in cafeteria? Mr Post and his punishment system in the 8th grade? Miss Hodgess and the bus trips? The fun we had at the 'Y' dances? Mr Kinsella and his army regulations? Our Junior One Act Play the ma1d ? Woody and 'the girls' in our fashion show assembly? Our The The e first psychology class ushered in by the class of '52? Junior Prom with the Dream Queen? discussions over a class trip Cby train or busl? G A A banquets? The film Mr Hymanson had? apple that was left on Miss Jensen's desk? cheerleaders' new uniforms? Really cute' music festival coming to Athol in 1952? Student Government Day with all the campaigns? The nicknames Mr 0'Brien saved for Problems class? 'Big Bazie' and all the points he scored? e girls' French class and the 'Qu1'Qu1 B1rd'? e Halloween dance in our Junior year? Our Senior Assembly? sweater collection that Anna DeSant1s had? Bob Nelson and his creations in chemistry class? Coach Conners' health classes? The anniversary party given the Johnstones by Club 16 Germany's lectures! 'Did I ever tell you about ? H ss Streeter's favorite 'I'll give you the rest of the e The All Practlc Class Marching down period to work ' need for a traffic cop in the alcove? trying afternoons in the Classbook Office? Wie ham's laugh? we had transcribing our shorthand notes? s len eap big noise but no fire' on the class trip? lor Music 'Oh how we could harmon1ze'? es and how we hated to leave the Halls of A H S ? aisle to 'Pomp' and all the wonderful memories that we took with us at graduation? The Th O O D 0 The . Th Th Th The ! Tri-H1-Y, and H1-Y? . ,I e - 'rn -IH fi i V Anna's Ce's n 1 Hair Eyes Pat s Alice Nose Figure Po1ly's Ev1e's E1a1ne's Dcreen's Smile Legs Teeth Voice The Ideal G-Lrf Y-'Q 8ammy's Stev1e's D1ck's woody' Hair Eyes Nose Build 'xiii re L great IJ ng fo ' Ern1e'e ,tter Stu's Laur1e'g Buddy Smile we Legs Teeth Voice The Per-fed' Fellow . 5 'f' V aff ' . .f 'il , AM 1 H 8 1 If ir S 4 A V rn ah , 1 VX tl ,Y L H R if uf -,f ' g, er ' . Yi. 1 X' .8 . 1141 V - . fu ,' ' B lg, .Q 1 r,- 015' . -Z-, f a, f, I . -'s IVXM Vi -qi ,f V: , l, -I ,1 A . . l ' -. rf. 9 1 f 'ei I 4 4 .. y I ' ' N . ' -I it ' 'U A s Part of God's Plan 'hat made ns friends in the long agc When first we met? Well, I think I know, The best in me and the best in you lailed each other because they knew That always and always since life began Our being friends was part of God's plan r at l I shot an arrow into the air, It fell to earth, I knew not where For, so swiftly it flew, the sight Could not ollow it in its flight I breathed a song into the air, It fell to earth, I knew not where, For who has si nt so keen and strong That it can follow the flight of song? Long, long afterward, in an oak I found the arrow, still unbroke, And the song, from beginning to end, I found again in the heart of a friend 1 ' I I it v 4 1 tr, i p tk? - X y y v I - Q Qiiy-Qi y Vf.i -I . 3 ' k f' B ri - ' y ,, Q , ?5: ,' W p 12 an 5-if a .4 I 1 4 x' if I' 'Ff .'h , exf S .5 O O 'V Dreamer'e Choice I discovered a dream on the edge of a cloud As it floated across the nl ht, And saw it again in the glint of the moon While it flooded my soul with delight. I discovered a dream in the face of a star And the sun as it dipped to the vest, O But the dream that I found in the heart of a friend las more lovely than all the rest. V, I . mv' fn ,, I ,e f ll 1 cv X 1 , 'X f xvi: 1 2 ein.: 1 l'. .4 Q e I' r-f ' t E451 J' 'Jw ' 5 .3 1? .gi 1 R ' ' s--'CWB MW 2' Jr ff if ,Ll 'HZHRBUH HOUSE 11 2' W ,,.,fLf