Barnstable High School - Barnacle Yearbook (Hyannis, MA)

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Jean Watts represented our school at Girl's State and Victor Skende and Wil- liam Thompson represented us at Boy's State. The American Legion sponsored a pub- lic-speaking contest. Mr. Groves' English class took part in this contest by writing themes. The themes by Jeanette Verkade, John Anderson, and Walter Jacobson were chosen as the best. John Anderson won in an assembly for the senior high. Senior Year: Finally the year had come when the wheel would turn for the last time. As seniors we have a great deal more re- sponsibility and work. We started the year with-a membership of 96. We elected our oilicers for this all important year: Richard White, president, John Germani, vice president, Regina Martin, secretary, and Jean Watts, treasurer. Elected to the Student Council was Edward Crosby. Jac- quelyn Howe became president of the Council. Our major concern in the fall was class pictures which were taken by Purdy. George McLean was in charge. A special day was set aside for sittings, and everyone was dressed in his best for this long awaited occasion. Some of our money-making projects were: the hot dog and cold tonic stands at the football games, selling Christmas cards, and the continuation of the project of the preceding year, selling candy in the cafeteria after school. Nancy Cross headed the committee of the food concession at the games, Regina Martin was chairman of the cards, and Victor Skende and Marcia Hull took care of the candy sales. Fi' Classmates not to be forgotten are' Robert Leemen, who won first prize in a cattle contest, Connie Carver, who was the representative from Barnstable High for Cranberry Queen, Nancy Shepard, who did a wonderful job as a member of the Press Bureau, and Victor Skende, who was Junior Rotarian from Barnstable High and attended the meetings of the Hyannis Rotary Club. Good Government Day was held in Boston at the State House. Edward Crosby was elected by his fellow students to represent Barnstable High School there. The most important activity as seniors has been the editing of the yearbook, the BARNACLE. Victor Skende, editor-in- chief, with the help of Mrs. Patricia Ruth Davis, the literary advisor, and Mrs. Blanche Waldman, the advertising ad- visor, did a wonderful job. Other mem- bers of the staff were George McLean, Janice Kelly, Joan Kittila, Barbara Cog- geshall, Marcia Hull, Harriet Mason, Bev- erly Howes, Judy Mulvey, Richard White, Jacquelyn Howe, Faith Cummings, Wil- liam Thompson, John Germani, Char- lotte Riedell, Sandra Parker, Barbara White, Jane Libby, Lillian Lorrett, Jean Watts, and Delores Nelson. We the class of 54 , wish to thank Mr. John J. Kilcoyne, our class advisor, for the guidance and aid he has offered us and for keeping us in line. We have all had six wonderful years at Barnstable High, but as all things come to an end, so must they. May there be a lot more pleasant years ahead of us. Charlotte Riedell, Class Historian

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7 .Mdforian A eyo off Seventh Grade: In September 1948, we first came to Barnstable High School. It didn't take long for us to become acquainted with how things were run. A few of us re- member that year mostly because of the detention periods after school. Eighth Grade: H The year started off with a bang with the formation of the 5-4 Club. We asked Mr. Arnold Smith to be our advisor. Officers were: Peggy Shields, president, Victor Skende, vice president, Charlotte Riedell, secretaryg and Judy Mulvey, treasurer. The club sponsored a Sadie Hawkin's Day Dance with the Santos Band. This was the hrst thing we ever did for our fellow B. H. S. students. To end the year we held a swimming party at Dowse's Point where the watermelons ran wild. This was the year that we chose our courses for the remaining four years. F reihrnan Year: . In September 1950, thrilled and very excited, we began our freshman year at Barnstable High School. The 54 Club was continued but with Mr. Fratus as the advisor. Though the club was not very successful in money raising projects, it did have fun. A swimming party was held at Hathaway's Pond just before school closed in the spring. Sophomore Year: In the fall of 1951, we returned to B. H. S. As Sophomores, we elected class oflicers for the first time. Mr. John J. Kil- coyne was chosen class advisor: William Thompson, president, Peggy Shields, vice president: Charlotte Riedell, secretary: and Judy Mulvey, treasurer. That year Jacquelyn Howe and Bruce Richardson were elected to represent us on the Stu- dent Council. Our football team was super that year. We were undefeated! Jean Murphy, me only sophomore cheerleader that year, helped to keep the rest of us shouting in the bleachers. The big event of the year was the Sophomore Hop in February. With the help of Henry Fellow's orchestra the dance was a great success. Faith Cummings and Harry Maddox were crowned King'and Queen amid the colorful decorations. Dif- ferent committee chairmen were: Judy Mulvey, Judy Martin, Regina Martin, Victor Skende, and Charlotte Riedell. junior Year: The summer had passed quickly and we were resuming our studies as juniors. Class elections were held. Richard White was elected president: Victor Skende, vice president: Regina Martin, secretary, and Barbara Couto, treasurer. Our Student Council Representative this year was Judy Martin. School rings were the topic for conver- sation from the time school opened in the fall until they were on everyone's linger, shortly after the New Year. That year the class carried on several projects to raise money. Two cake sales, held in Hyannis and Osterville, brought in about 340. The class also sold candy in the cafeteria after school. Our first formal function was the Jun- ior Prom, the theme of which was A Moonlight Walk. Held May 15, 1953, in the high school auditorium, the dance was arranged by the chairmen, Regina Martin, Judy Mulvey, Jacquelyn Howe, Barbara Coleman, John Germani, and Bruce Richardson, assisted by Mr. Kil- coyne, our class advisor. The music was furnished by Joseph Mondeau's Orchestra. Peggy Shields was crowned Queen with Jacquelyn Howe and Harriet Mason as attendants.

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n emoricam gzfgfll' . J Born October 22, 1884 Died October 5, 1953 Employed at Barnstable High School May 2, 1951 - October 5, 1955