Athol High School - Raider Yearbook (Athol, MA)

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fix-jilglf f' MLC.. Lfffif C L C- ' , f' A f' ,, , , . , X , e 'cf-fc Lu Kr ,fc 115,41 K If ,: ff Ll' 1 KC! ' PATRICIA ANN BATTAINI Pat Cleanliness is next to Godlinessn Among the ranks of the best dressed girls in our class belonged Pats name. Pat always did her lessons in the way every teacher desired them to be done. But in spite of her studying, she always had time to associate with friends from Gardner. She is one of the Glass of '53 who is sure to succeed in future work. Collector CZD, Head Tax Co lector C3 C4D, Dance Committee C2 , Bee Gym Demonstration CID Cl3D, Cheerleader CID C2D C3D, Activity Tax Hive C4D, Freshman Welcome, Glee Club C4D, Raider Staff. C 2' -K., ,AF .Ah A ' JoYcE MAE BELLIVEAU Z lilo Easy come - easy go Never a care in the world - that's jo. Friday night movies were a hobby with her. Although a quiet person, she made a friendly waitress at Whitney's last year. Her spare hours were hlled with swimming and bicycling, and her desire is to become wafer thin. Tennis CID CZD, Bowling CID, Gym Demonstration CID. at awfyaefaeegaadnefwfuff ff'r'efvf',we4fA'fTf rfJ3fLgc fb RICHARD LEWIS BLACK Blackie lt's not whether you win or lose - it's how you play it. Blackie, after being on the basketball teams for four years, really hit his stride this past winter and turned in a splendid performance at center. His quiet manner and pleasant nature made him always well liked. I. V. Baseball CID C2D CBD, Basketball - J. V. C2D, Varsity C3D 143, Gynl Demonstration C3D, Cafeteria Cashier C3D C4D, Senior Play. LAWRENCE GENE BLAKLEY Laurie Philosophy becomes poetry, and science imagination, in the enthusiasm of genius When Mr. Kinsella was putting on a play, you could count on Laurie to have something to do with it, either directing, producing, acting, or just carrying properties. His many and varied activities led to a well-rounded personality. Usher for Teachers' Play CID C2D C3D, Usher for Senior Play CID C2D faj, Field Day, Dance Committee C3D, Usher for Graduation C2D C3D, Us er for One-Act Pla s C2D C3D C4D, Student Government C3D C4D, Band CID, L. P.. s. ray Clip, Assemblies up can 443, Football Mgr. qzl, Baseball Mgr. C2D, Footlighters CSD C4D, Senior Play Cast. je- fm X ll-ff-I 5-fq V x ,N L

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X50 IQ, QC, fl r if G U RUTH MARGARET AUSTIN Always quiet and rather shy, Yet a friend wlzo'll stand by. Although Ruth was one of the more quiet girls in our class, she could be counted on to help anytime you needed her. Ruth was one of our few true blonds. Her loyalty, together with a nice disposition, made her a favorite in her circle of friends. Softball CID, Archery CID, Bowlng CID CZD, Gym Demonstration CID, Tennis CID? Dancefmmittee C3D, Freshman Welcome. tit' 'ffl ljlfffll 0d PAUL TERRY BABBI'I'Il Paul,, Not a care in the world Paul was one of the more reserved members of the class. Ex- ceptions to his unusual manner were in evidence when he went driving in his car with his friends. A good time was had by all, we can be sure. . lil La .f 0146! 7-4l?Rg LAS AIRD io W jak Bru Never too late to try If there were any musical programs being sponsored locally or if the Class of '53 was putting on an assembly, you would usually find Bruce there doing a solo. Besides being musically inclined, Bruce could always be counted on for a discussion of any sort. Assemblies C2D CBD C4D, One-Act Plays CZD C3D 141, Footlighters 13D HD, Glee Club C4D. SHIRLEY MARIE BASSOW ' Shirl,' Charm and Efficiency plus Vim and Ambition Shirl was always ready with a friendly smile and witty talk. She acquired many friends by her helpfulness and charm. Shirl could always be found at the games cheering the team on. She partici' pared in many sports, but her favorite was tennis. Pro Merito, Assembly C2D C3D, Footlighters C3D C4D, Freshman Welcome, L. R. S. C3D C4D, One-Act Pla s C3D, Prom Committee C3D C4D, Field Hockey C2D, Basketball CID qzi C3D C4D, Bowling CID C25 C3D, Tennis CID CZD CSD, Softball CZD, Gym Demonstration CID, Field Day, Usher Graduation CSD, Usher Senior Play C3D, Student Government C4D, Gradua- tion Committee, Senior Play.

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Jjffw X JANE ARLINE BLANCHARD H,,lllli9,, Her Vlfays are Ways of Pleasantnessn jane, whose cheerful smile could always be seen in the corridors, was everybodys friend. She could always be depended on to lend a helping hand. ,lanes after school hours were taken up by work in Liggetts. She had many friends because she possessed the quality of making her friends feel wanted. L. Pt. S. C4D, Freshman Welcome, Usher Junior Prom, Gym Demon- stration ClD C3D, Archery CZD, Field Hockey CID, Basketball CID, Student Government Day C4D, Raider Staff. 'zvzulbf X151 0. new-eZf5 C3606 A 4402 . GLORIA MAY BOUDREAU '6Gloria Life is short and so am 1 Gloria was considered to be one of the shortest girls in our class. She was always full of laughter and ready for a good time. During her senior year she was kept quite busy working at F. W. Woolworth's. Drill Team CID, Gym Demonstration CID, Freshman Welcome, Glee Club C4D. HAZEL MAY BOUTELLE s6HHZ6l,, fl small body often harbors a big heart Hazel spent most of her time outside school working at the Four Leaf Clover Dairy Bar. She was happiest at the square dances in Phillipston. We hope that special boy comes home soon from Korea, Hazel. Field Hockey CID, Drill Team CID, Gym Demonstration CID, Glee Club Z fe ia WJ q .I C - ff J M121 Jaw M, uggc, , CELIA LEAVITI' BOYER Celia', Knowledge is Power Celia believes that education is important to any girl. She was ,M very wise when she decided to continue school after taking her nuptial vows. Her willingness and determination will aid her in years to come. Drill Team CIXD, Gym Demonstration CID, Glee Club tlflwjyfli V f 1 L m ' A I WL VLC lp ll 5 M