Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

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SEiilOR DIARY Septenber 2 We begin our life as seniors. Seers good finally to reach Roon 7. 4 - October 2 The death of a classnate, Madeline Spano, fell as a heavy blow to the class of ’42. October S The annual Senior Tea v as held with favorable results, A talented group put on a very interesting prograri to the anuserient of nany mothers, October 17 The results of the magazine drive gave honors to the seniors — as usual, --who ate ice cream and cookies in the Kigh School Assc. -foly. (Later I Ir. Dawson v as heard to say that our class had a greater capacity for ice cream and cookies than any other previous class.) Nnvenber 26 Mrs. McCord, who had just returned from her missionary work in Africa and who is a native of Oakham, gave a very interesting and amusing talk on life among the natives of the ’’Dark Continent . December 9 Girls, remember that nice-looking chap in the police uni- form from the Registry of Motor Vehicles who g oke on safety? Nice fellow, what? December 19 Due to the death of a pupil in the freshman class the Christmas Senior-Alumni Social was cancelled, January 22 Tkat well-known, amusing gentleman who reads such funny poems — yes. Professor Illingsworth--again entertained the school with his talk on literature and books. January 23 The Junior-Senior party was held and we seniors were all amazed at the junior talent, ’’e had a most enjoyable eveni (The food v as especially good. ) February 20 Senior Play! What a night! V ho ' ll eyer forget the great work the class did in the drama One Horrible Night ? To those in the play it probably v;as horrible ; but to the audience it was a great success.

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i BARRETONE THEATRE presents THE DEPARTURE OF THE SENIORS Four years now we ve tripped this stage, And now we’ve reached the final age. Though we’ve net with nuch acclain V e nust leave this hall of fane. Now waiting for the fatal cue Stands the cast of fifty-two. Our troupe is ready to depart ; Each one has played a perfect part. For us it is the curtain call; No new engagenent in the fall. Producer Mr. Dawson stands Amidst the roar of clapping hands. Director lJli ' 3, Boyd, we owe A word of thanks before we go. Scored the teachers, everyone But now for us their work is done. Music by Carruth, Stone, and Young Praises of these three are sung. Costumes by Backus and Skelly too Of every style and daring hue. Academy awards to Gawthrop and Powers, Laurels on then this theatre showers. The two professors, Cutting and Rice, Have played their roles very nice. The three Puliaficos to the last Have been a credit to our cast. Waterman, Skelly, Wrin, and Dean Are the gayest blades this season’s seen. From Wilderness Road cane the Oakhan group Hardy, Rossi, and Briggs joined the troupe, Bechan, Spinney, and Marshall, you see Are working hard for our victory. Guertin and Di Fonzo cheerfully do Sell their line of goods to you. Bashaw, Palano, and Edson Gay Will reach the rainbow’s end some day.