Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1944 volume:

77 Otf BARRETONE Barre High School Published by The Class of 944 BARRETO NE ? DEDICATION In this year, nineteen hundred and forty- four, we dedicate our yearbook, the BARRETONE, to Mr. Leroy Dawson and all the boys and girls from Barre High School now serving in the armed forces of our country. When we consider the number of these men and women, many from our Senior Class, we feel great pride that they are fighting for us and our future. To these crusaders we extend our sincere hopes that this horrible and terrifying de- bacle will soon be over and that they will be once more united with us at home in a just and enduring peace. BARRETONE 3 FOREWORD The ultimate aim of the BARRETONE staff this year has been to provide a lasting souvenir that will bring back pleasant mem- ories of high school days in the years to come. The staff has tried to change the yearbook slightly to make something new and interesting for the under-classmen in order to break the monotony of yearly repe- tition, the most noteworthy change of which has been to have the yearbook printed by a commercial printer instead of the school mimeograph machine as in past years. In spite of all the difficulties encoun- tered with present day inconveniences, it has compiled the data and with the aid of many of the student body has published a somewhat different BARRETONE. The staff wishes to extend its thanks to Miss Phillips and Mr. Flynn who have worked unceasingly on this new yearbook. They have taken care of the outside ar- rangements for printing and securing the senior pictures. Without their much-valued help it would have been impossible to have published the book within the short time al- lowed us. A word of thanks is also due the mer- chants who contributed in the way of finan- cial assistance and advertising. 4 BARRETONE COMBINED STAFFS Editor in Chief of the Barretone — RICHARD MILAN Editor in Chief of the Scriptus — PAUL SALVADORE MARY ALIQUO CATHERINE ALLEN DIANA AWTRY RUTH BACON BARBARA BACKUS KATHLEEN BACKUS LILLIAN BECHAN ANTHONY CAPPELLO CATHERINE CHILLERI VIOLET CORSO FRANCIS CRANSTON BETTY DEAN CRESTE FRANCIOSE SHIRLEY GRAY SYLVIA HELLMAN FRANK MASULAITIS NICHOLAS MALLOZZI ARLENE MORRISON RUDOLPH NERI ALAN OHLSON ESTELLE PANACCIONE ORESTO PERSECHINO DOROTHY RICE BETTY SALO IRENE SIECZKARSKI FRANK SOTTILE DOROTHY WITT GEORGE YONKER BARRETONE 5 FACULTY HAROLD G. ALLEN Principal Amherst College HELEN E. CHASE Music New Eng. Conservatory of Music PAUL B. FLYNN English Boston College JOHN B. LEARSON History Harvard College jean e. McDonough Science Univer sity of Maine HELEN M. PETERS Mathematics Regis College MARION E. PHILLIPS Commercial Nasson College GALE RICE Languages Bates College LUCY D. H. RICE Art Framingham State Teachers Col. 6 BARRETONE NOW, WHAT? As we, the students of the Senior class, look back at our four years at Barre High School, we meditate on the good times and hardships that we together have encountered. True, these last four years have been the most enjoyable and unforgettable years of our lives. But now that the day which all have been anxiously awaiting, arrives, there is a queer feeling deep inside us which somehow makes us feel sad and depressed on our leaving this school of memories. Some of us leave school not knowing what we shall do or where we shall go. Some will enter various vocational fields while others will enter college and still bthers will enter the armed forces of this country. But regardless of what we do or wherever we go we shall always bear in mind that we are now young men and women who have graduated from school life and are now entering life’s school. We have been taught how to think and act as grown-ups. We have been taught the problems of life and we now have the opportunity to put into practice that which we have learned. No longer shall we be able to depend on our teachers’ aid. We must think and act for ourselves whenever in difficulty and in need of help, for we are now, shall we say, independent. And so, regardless how rough the road, how long the days of strife, we shall attain our goal, for with happy hearts we shall face each day against the storm of life. AN ALUMNUS, SO WHAT? Upon graduating one has so many things to think about it is just nat- ural that some of these things must assume a secondary status, while the newness of being on your own, fear of facing the future, uncertainty, et cetera, tend to keep you in a tremendous confusion of mental conflicts. Among the thoughts relegated to the “temporarily forgotten” is that of being a member of the Barre High School Alumni. Are you willing to leave the school completely the day following your graduation? At first you’re liable to answer this question in the affirma- tive and be convinced that you have seen all you want to see of school and the quicker you can forget it the better, but, as strange as it may seem, students are only away from school a short time when they begin to real- ize that they have just completed the best four years of their life without ever appreciating them. Then there is a desire to rebuild some connection with those memories to keep them intact and to assure a close bond be- tween your school and the friends you made while at school. Your natural connection is through the Alumni. If, perhaps, the Alumni Association has been a bit inactive of late, to your way of thinking, then why not try to stimulate renewed interest? Be loyal to all Alumni activities, because it is only through your interest that such an organization can exist. You are its life’s blood. Don’t let it die of anemia ! BARRETONE 7 ARE YOU LOYAL? Are you loyal to your country? The United States of America has now been engaged in the present world conflict for over two years. If one were to be asked if he were loyal to his country he would swell out his chest and say, “Of course I am. I save scrap paper and scrap metals ; I try to save food ; I have a Victory garden ; I buy war bonds and stamps ; I work in a defense factory; I am going to join the service when I am old enough and am willing to sacrifice my life so that my children and other children will enjoy living in a world of peace.” Yes, these are true qual- ities of loyalty to your country but there are many more which we may forget, which may not seem important. Are you loyal to your town, your school, your family, your friends and to yourself? Do you do everything possible for them ? If, after the great war is over, we want to live in peace, we must consider these things. Are you loyal to your town? Do you do everything possible to help keep it clean and tidy so that it is pleasing to look at and people do not criticise it as they pass through? If you are loyal to your town you will help keep it clean and beautiful. You will help to support any activity that is for the good of the people in the town, try to keep the men in office who are working for the good of the people in the town and not for them- selves. Are you loyal to your school ? Each year at graduation time a new class of seniors passes through the portals of B. H. S. Many of them never consider helping out the school and its activities. If you are loyal to your school you will pitch in and help in any class, school club, or school activ- ity and will be willing to sacrifice a few nights for the good of these activ- ities. After all, they are for the well-being and enjoyment of everyone in the school. You will do all these things now that you are in school, but when you graduate are you going to forget all the good times you had in high school? IMo, of course not. You will support all school activities which need backing in order that your children may get the enjoyment and pleasure out of school that you did. Are you loyal to your family? If your family needed support would you lend a helping hand, as they have always willingly done for you, or would you betray your family and become a problem to the town, state or even country? Are you going to shatter all their dreams of your becom- ing something worthwhile in life? Do you betray them by being unethical when you could become a good citizen and work and earn a sincere and honest living? Are you loyal to your friends? Are you a real friend, willing to do practically anything for a pal or are you a friend only until he is in trouble ? Are you loyal to yourself ? This is one of the most important ques- tions of all. Are you getting the most out of life now that you are young so that you will be able to utilize all your talents when you are older? Are you cheating yourself now when you’re young by being a slacker and not getting all you can out of your school work? Are you letting it slide so that you just get by? If you are, you are cheating no one but yourself, for you, and only you, can make the most of your education. Therefore, it is your moral obligation to make the most of yourself in every way. 8 BARRETONE CLASS OF 1 944 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer MARY ALIQUO KATHERINE ALLEN DIANA AWTRY KATHLEEN BACKUS RUTH BACON LILLIAN BECHAN KEENE BURGESS CATHERINE CHILLERI VIOLET CORSO IRENE DOGUL CLASS OFFICERS PAUL SALVADORE SHIRLEY GRAY DOT LOU RICE FRANK MASULAITIS ENROLLMENT THOMAS FINAN FLORA FISK THERESA FOX MARIE HOWE BEVERLY HOUSTON RICHARD MILAN ALAN OHLSON ORESTO FERSECHINO PATRICIA PULIAFICO ANNA TUCKER LOIS WYMAN BARRETONE 9 DIARY OF THE CLASS OF ’44 1940 Tuesday, September 3— Today was our first day at Barre High. ‘‘Kitty” Backus got lost at the beginning of every period, and we all were laughed at by the upper classmen. Is everyone so cruel? Friday, October 21 — Why did we have to lose the magazine drive? My arms are still aching from exercising continuously for over an hour. Friday, December 13— This was our first social. Everyone had a grand time, but some of the boys were bashful. I guess they think we bite. Friday, December 20™ Tonight the Seniors held the annual Christmas Social. This was our first association with the other classes. They sure surprised us with their talent. 1941 Friday, May 16- Most of us attended our first Junior Prom tonight. It makes us think we’re really growing up, I hope ! Friday, June 7 — The Seniors went on their trip to Boston today. The school seemed so ernpty without them. Gee, I hope we’ll be able to go to New York as they used to do before six years ago. Thursday morning, June 19 — I wonder if it’s going to be worth while standing in the boiling sun just tb hear the Seniors’ last words. Thursday night — It was. Class day is swell. I was rather tired after singing “Auld Lang Syne” until all the classes got out. (We were the last.) Oh well, it’ll only be three more years. (???) Tuesday, September 2 — Here we are sophomores. Today was rather muddled up. Classes began late and books had to be handed out. Tomorrow we’ll be back to the same old routine. Friday, September 5 — - This year has started to be quite a change from last year. We were definitely not used to the High School’s new system then. However, after only a week as Sophomores we find the result quite pleasing. We have a great many new teachers to get used to, too, but they are all nice. Friday, October 17— The Seniors won the magazine drive this year, but we didn’t ex- actly lose. We came in third and gave an entertainment for the winners. We all were happy to hear Mr. Dawson say we had a very fine program. Beverly Houston and her bazooka orchestra took part. 1942 Friday, February 1 Sa- lt’s Friday, the thirteenth, but being an unsuspicious group, we held the freshman-sophomore party anyway. It was a success. 10 BARRETONE P. S. Due to the deaths of two of our schoolmates, our sophomore year was rather quiet. However, the usual school activities, such as the Junior Prom and Class Day, were held and were a success. Tuesday, September 8— Here we are Juniors! The past two years have gone so quickly. Now we’re upper-classmen ! Monday, October 15— We started on the one-session plan today because of the shortage of apple-pickers. I think I like it. 1943 Friday, April 30— The class was very proud to hear that Paul Salvadore won second prize in the prize speaking contest tonight. Three others 1 from our class took part in the preliminaries. They were Flora Fisk, Diana Awtry and Ruth Bacon. Friday, May 21 — Our own Junior Prom! After so many weeks of hard work and waiting it finally came. We had patriotic decorations which were noticed and complimented by everyone. P. S. These few entries do not mean that we didn ' t take part in the activities of the school. Oh no ! We were in on everything THIS YEAR. June 5 — After seeing the year book today we wonder what is going to happen to our Sophomore class. From the prophecy we find a great many different occupations in view. Imagine Alan Ohlson an Official French Translator or Dot Rice a Taxi Driver. Some of them might come true, though. Diana would make a fine ac- tress and “Petch” certainly has a start at being a Bob Hope. Last Week of School— The class was quite amused at hearing the story of Karl Witt’s life. It seems that when he wasTittle he went fishing with his father. It’s a long story, but anyway, the boat tipped over and Karl drowned — so he said. Tuesday, September 7— Gosh! We’re seniors! I hope it doesn’t go to our heads. Tuesday, September 21 — Some of the kids have already started thinking of their post-high school careers. Dot, Arlene. Lois and Flora went to look over Massachusetts General Hospital. Friday, September 24— Our old friend Del Obert came today to give us our “pep” talk on the magazine drive. I don’t think our class needed it, though. We intend to win anyway. Tuesday, September 28— The Seniors had their banquet in honor of our classmates going into service. The girls really can cook. We had a grand variety of foods, spaghetti (Italian style), all sorts of salads, and everything that goes with them. For dessert we had home-made apple pie and ice cream. The Junior girls proved to be very efficient wait- resses. After this, the evening was climaxed by going to Worces- ter. Remember the flat tire? BARRETONE 11 Wednesday, October 13 — Th£ Senior Tea was today. This gave our parents a chance to meet our teachers and friends. Friday, November 19— We finally did it! We ate the ice cream today. We were honored with a guest, too. Karl Witt, our former classmate, was home for a few days. I have to mention the amazing entertainment the sophomores put on. It was so different. Friday, December 17— Our Christmas social was a success. 1944 Wednesday, January 12 — Well, we’ve got hopes of graduating. We were measured for our caps and gowns today. Wednesday, January 26— Our class was the guest of Mr. Higgins at the jail and courthouse today. I can ' t forget how some of the girls hung way back (sort of scared) as we passed through the jail. Friday, February 18— “The Spider’s Web” was presented tonight. We received many compliments on our play. Gee, what a detective “Dick” Milan would make ! ! Oh yes, we had a dance afterward and a great many attended. Friday, March 3— A new fad was started by the Senior girls. We all dressed alike — sort of a “monkey see, monkey do” affair. The under-classes started to do it afterward. Friday, March 17— The “Barre Hornets” played in the finals of the tournament at Orange. They lost, but they really made a great showing, consid- ering the practice they get. Friday, April 14- Two Seniors were in the finals of the prize-speaking contest. Ruth got second and Flora, third. Friday, May 26— The Seniors left this morning on their trip to New York. We hope they will have a good time. They should, after all the trouble they’ve been through to get permission to go. Sunday, June 18- Baccalaureate. Somehow now the future seems to be upon us, rather than a dream of little substance. Monday, June 19 — - We are to have our own Class Day exercises. After so much prep- aration they should be as good as those we’ve heard in the three preceding years. Tuesday, June 20- Graduation ! (We hope). Dr. Ekblaw, the well-known professor from Clark University, is to speak. 12 BARRETONE MARY ALIQUO Glee Club— 3, 4 Girls’ Sports— 1, 2, 3, 4 Scriptus Staff — 4 Pro-Merito — 3 Remember the Junior Prom of 1943? No doubt Mary does, for this little artist worked at the decora- tions every spare minute and did a good job, too. Mary is noted for dark hair, which is always so be- comingly fixed, and her fingernails are the envy of every girl. Everyone thinks Alary is a very quiet girl, which she is, but get Alary in the mood, and she is one of the merriest. CATHERINE ALLEN Kay Glee Club — 3, 4 Girls’ Sports — 1, 2, 3, 4 Barretone Staff — 4 Scriptus Staff — 4 “Kay” is our famous soda-jerker; she might not have served us sodas in school, but she has served us with her friendship. “Kay” has been one of the most popular girls in Barre High and also one of the most loyal. When there’s a difficult job ahead, “Kay” is the first one to help out. DIANA AWTRY Di Girls’ Sports — 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play — 4 Barretone Staff— 4 Scriptus Staff — 4 Remember Diana in the Senior Play, and also in the Christmas Play? Everyone will agree that she cer- tainly can act. “Di” is very active in sports and enjoys them immensely — that is, until she sprained her ankle tobogganing and had to give them up for several months. She loves to play a joke, and she’s a good sport when the joke’s on her. All in all she’s a trustworthy member of our class. KATHLEEN BACKUS Kitty Glee Club — 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls’ Sports — 1. 2, 3, 4 Senior Play — 4 Barretone Staff — 1 .Scriptus Staff — I Pro-Merito — 3 “Kitty” has been the pianist for Glee Club for a long time, and how we all appreciated her ! She was the one person in assembly that period who didn’t practice mur- dering songs ! “Kitty’s” really loads of fun, and she loves to laugh with the rest of us. A practical and intelligent girl, she knows her way around nearly every situation. She always tries to be helpful and she’s sincerely sympathetic. We wish you the best of luck, “Kitty !’ RUTH BACON Bake Girls’ Sports — 1 Senior Play — 4 t Debating — 2 Prize Speaking Barretone Staff — 4 “Bake” is our nonchalant girl and has added joy to O every one of her classmates. ( x ‘ - Together with her humorous side, “Ruthie” also has a leaning toward the more serious things of life. She takes keen interest in her studies and participates in al- most all the extra curricular activities. Everyone will remember “Bake” as their blonde, blue-eyed pal. 9 BARRETONE LILLIAN BECHAN Lill Girls’ Sports— 1, 2, 3, 4 Barretone Staff— 4 Scriptus Staff — 4 Well, well — if it isn’t the fairest lass of the Allen, Bechan and Backus Corporation! In “Lill,” we’re proud to have a happy-go-lucky, considerate friend. Her pals don’t get all her attention, however for Lillian devotes time and study to her schol- astic business. Clearheaded, she knows how to manipu- late that Ford around, even on the backroads of Oakham. She has taken her daily post during the noon hour for so long that that table (and that boy?) have become practically a tradition. KEENE BURGESS Basketball — 4 . T ,. . The ability to persevere to the end is Keene s out standing trait. Never has he gone down under a math or aviation problem without getting somewhere near the correct answer. He was a great help on the Senior Flay, putting in a lot of time fixing up the stage and collecting material in his car. He is a steady worker but, neverthe- less, found time for basketball, winning his silver bas- ketball along with the rest of the fellows. CATHERINE CHILLERI Kitty Glee Club— 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls’ Sports— 1, 2, 3, 4 Barretone Staff — 4 Catherine is our little office girl. Every morning she is seen typing out absent cards, sometimes very sleepily. She has added many laughs to her friends’ lives, and also has aided them when real hard work is necessary. Whenever anything goes wrong, Catherine moans and then laughs it off— a good morale builder! VIOLET CORSO Vi Glee Club— 3, 4 Girls’ Sports— 12 3, 4 Senior Play— 4 Barretone Staff— 3 Scriptus Staff-4 Pro-Mento— 3 Violet, our little history student, is famous, as everyone knows, for her high ranks in marks as well as in friends. She is one of these wonderful girls with true personality and a hobby of helping people whenever and wherever! she can. Everyone will remember Violet for her debating and academic interests, but above all her devoted friendship of all her classmates. IRENE DOGUL Rene Girls’ Sports— 1, 2, 3, 4 Pro-Merito— 3 Who’s the master in shorthand in the class of ’44? Well, of course, it’s Irene. It’s true she’s quiet, but she has a very pleasing personality which obtains friends and holds them. Nothing is too difficult for Irene to tackle, as she has an extraordinary way of going about things and everything she does is done well. 13 14 BARRETONE TOM FINAN T Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4 Barretone Staff — 2 Scriptus Staff — 4 As the tallest member of the Senior Class, the Barre Hornets had some real material for a center. Tom is an ardent basketball player and spent most of his af- ternoons practicing. He is a lover of chemistry and has a yen for experiments. In Tom, we find a likable manner and a powerful debater. We hope he doesn’t try to debate with the Naval Officers too often. FLORA FISK Fisky Glee Club— 3, 4 Debating— 3, 4 Callahan— 3, 4 Prize Speaking— 4 A title that should be given to Flora Fisk is “With a Smile and a Song.” In addition to her beautiful so- prano voice, Flora has a pleasin g personality. She also enjoys drama and is a good actress. Whenever there’s anything new to start or keep going, Flora is always willing to support it. To her friends she is a “swell” companion. THERESA FOX Terry Girls’ Sports — 1, 2 Latin Club — 1 Inking Contest — 3, 4 “Terry” is noted for her skill at mechanical draw- ing. She has taken courses in this subject along with architectural drawing and is a very good hand at it. She seems to have a yen for scientific subjects, being the on- ly girl in the trig class, and manages to hold her own. In “Terry,” we find a determined will and other qual- ities that hold promise of a successful future. BEVERLY HOUSTON Bevie Girls’ Sports — 1, 2, 3, 4 Debating — 1 The sparkle of the class, “Bevie” will always hold a dear place in our hearts. She has supplied humor for us during our whole four years. Wherever “Bev” goes, hearts will be made light as she makes more and more friends. Good luck, “Bev,” and keep ’em smiling 1 MARIE HOWE Girls’ Sports — 1, 2 Debating — 1 We don’t hear as much as we’d like from Marie; she’s one of our quietest members. Her unruffled nature is a trait to be desired. She’s always ready and willing to help out on any task presented to her, and she inevit- ably finds an answer. Having kept up well in her studies, Marie is quite prepared to enter her chosen field of nursing and be- come successful in that field. BARRETONE FRANK MASULAITIS Petchie Glee Club— 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play— 4 Baseball — 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4 Scriptus Staff — 4 Frankie is the live wire in our class. More than once he has burst out with some spontaneous episode that keeps the class in good humor. He is noted for his pin-up girls and his love for nasturtiums. He is the star forward on the Barre Hornets and an all-around man for the baseball nine. “Ernie” would be lost without “Petchie,” and so would we ! RICHARD MILAN Dick Orchestra — 3, 4 Senior Play — 4 Callahan— 3, 4 Baseball— 4 Barretone Staff — 4 Scriptus Staff — 4 Basketball— 4 “Dick,” the editor of the Barretone, and member of the Scriptus staff, took part in sports, including baseball and basketball, in which he proved himself a worthy member of each team. He played the trombone in the school orchestra and is a substantial member in the “Melodians.” He also won second prize in the Callahan Contest in his Junior year. All in all, “Dick” is a grand friend to everyone. ARLENE MORRISON Marjorie Glee Club— 1, 2, 3, 4 Barretone Staff — 4 Pro-Merito — 4 Arlene is our little bundle of where she goes things brighten up. She is a very clever actress, playing her roles in the Christmas Social play and the Senior play very nonchalantly. “Marje’s” hobby is drawing pictures of pretty girls — in this she is excep- tional. She intends to become a nurse and it’s safe to say she’ll be a real success. Senior Play — 4 Scriptus Staff — 4 Latin Club — 1 personality. Every- ALAN OHLSON Olie Glee Club— 1 Basketball— 1, 2, 3, 4 Barretone Staff — 4 Alan has well earned the title of the hardest worker in the Senior class. He must be Charles G. Allen’s pride and joy having appeared at work every morning plus a full afternoon. He has an exceptionally likable manner and knows practically everyone from here to “Frisco.” He is one of the Barre Hornets and has walked to or from Williamsville more than once to attend practice. ORESTO PERSECHINO Ernie Glee Club — 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play — 4 Debating — 4 Prize Speaking — 2 Baseball — 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball— 1, 2, 3, 4 Scriptus Staff — 4 Pro-Merito — 3 Oresto is an outstanding member of the Senior class. He is noted for his athletic ability being the in- comparable catcher of the baseball team and a versatile guard and center of the Barre Hornets. “Ernie” is cap- tain of both outfits and his congenial manner won him unanimous appointment to both positions. He is also a high scorer on the report cards having received a pro- merito pin last year. We all wish “Ernie” the best of luck in his forthcoming Naval career. 15 16 BARRETONE PATRICIA PULIAFICO Pat Girls’ Sports — 1, 2, 3, 4 “Pat” is and always was the quiet type. Since our Freshman year, “Pat” has taken an active part in sports especially softball. Although “Pat” is quiet and appears shy, her favorite pastime is movies and Alan Ladd is her favorite actor. “Pat” wants to be a secretary and we wish her luck in her career. DOROTHY LOU RICE Dottie Lou Senior Play— 4 Barretone Staff — 4 “Dot Lou” has always been prominent in school ac- tivities. As secretary of the class she performs her du- ties efficiently. She is noted for up-to-date outfits and her ability to get along with people. “Dot” is a swell sundae maker as most of the students know and a tireless work- er. She also seems to be the “Most and Best” of nearly everything. PAUL SALV ADORE Paulie Glee Club — 4 Senior Play — 4 Debating — 2 Prize Speaking — 1 Baseball — 4 Basketball — 4 Barretone Staff — 2 Scriptus Staff — 1 Pro-Merito — 1 Paulie,” as president of the Senior class, is the spark plug that keeps the class engine running. He is al- so editor of the Scriptus and manages to keep the paper coming despite all the difficulties. Our baseball team this year would have been at a great loss for a mound artist without him. Another potential Naval aviator, Paul has wonderful chances of a bright future. ANNA TUCKER Anne Glee Club — 3, 4 Scriptus Staff — 4 Typing is Anna’s favorite subject and has helped in typing the Scriptus. Cooking is another specialty of Anna’s and, boy, can she cook ! You ought to taste her brownies. Clerical work is her work at the present but there are rumors that that isn’t what she intends to make her life work. How about it, Anna? LOIS WYMAN Mctzie Girls’ Sports — 1 Scriptus — 4 Pro-Merito — 3 Everyone likes Lois and why wouldn’t they? She’s made up of a fine combination of outstanding qualities including deep true friendship and sparkling personality. Lois is another who wishes to take up nursing. No dcubt whatever division of the hospital Lois gets into it will suffer from heart ailments brought on by exposure to one of the sweetest, best-natured girls in the world. BARRETONE 17 SHIRLEY GRAY Marj Glee Club — 3, 4 Scriptus Staff — 3, 4 Barretone Staff — 3, 4 Her wit and humor constantly have the class in an uproar. She keeps us all bewildered as to how she thinks up these comebacks so rapidly. Her contagious smile makes everyone else want to smile. All in all she is a person anyone would be proud to have for a friend. She can also be depended upon for her loyalty. SENIORS IN SERVICE WESLEY HARRINGTON Harry Hats off to our Air Cadet ! We are proud of him as we are of all our classmates in the service. And how we miss his witty remarks for which he was famous. The chemistry class especially misses his concoctions in the laboratory and the instructor reprimanding him. We are sure “Harry” will prove a success in the Army as he did in his class. CHARLES MACDONALD Charlie Quiet Charles was one of the first to join the ser- vice, the Marine Corps. He was noted for his clever hand work. His hobby was building model airplanes and from all reports he had an excellent collection. Charles took quite an active interest in athletics and always was willing to aid the class in possibility. KARL WITT Skip “Skip,” our little sailor boy, left us with sad hearts on the morning of September 29, 1943. We were proud of him during his three years he spent with us, and we are proud of his voluntary service in Uncle Sam’s Navy. 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Quite often the sweater is adorned with the pin of a frater- nity or an insignia pin. The tradi- tional saddle shoes are meeting competition with the loafer style, for the Senior believes in comfort and fashion. Tailored clothes are her pride. When those formal dances come around, though, she’ll gladly go feminine to harmonize with the uniform HE’s wearing ! As for hair-dos, the Senior likes a shining feather-bob, or possibly a glamour girl coiffure ; just so long as her crowning glory is clean and curly — it’s all right. (Once in a while she tries pigtails just for the fun of it). The Senior has a fine personality. She’s always ready to lend a hand to another’s success, whether the lending be in the form of a shampoo or a pair of Nylons. She’s wonderfully good-natured, and full of fun. She likes nothing better than a soda or two (or three) along with Harry James’ songs from the juke-box in the lo- cal drug store. When she leaves, she’s loaded down with candy bars and potato chips, often varied with ice cream. The Senior is sincere, in- formal, and very friendly. She’s al- ways ready to help out. The Senior dislikes people who DEIGN to no- tice others, she prefers sincerity. Joke-loving, she has a good come- back for everything. Lipstick is a stand-by, and she likes it bright. Pancake make-up is a joy, but what does it matter if her nose IS a lit- tle shiny? She loves sports — and how she does yell when the home team makes a point ! ! ! She may seem to bluff her way through classes, but she really knows what’s inside those books, and her saga- cious attitude is usually well found- ed. All in all, the average Senior is a pleasing companion and a swell pal. Shirley Gray ’44 THEY ALSO SERVE . . . There was a shortage of tires, shortage of gasoline, shortage of sugar, and a shortage of coffee, but most of all there was a shortage of volunteers for the lookout post. It seemed that everybody, that is, those few who had not gone off to war, was busy doing something else and didn’t have any time to watch for airplanes. Late one afternoon, however, Jim Cook, the chief observer, heard a scuffling and a tapping coming toward the door of his office. Then there was a soft rap. “Come in!” shouted Jim. In a few seconds standing before him was a little old man, Chester Downs, by name. Though he was not an unfamiliar figure, he still aroused the curiosity of the towns- people as he was totally blind, and they often wondered how he managed to get around. On his head was an old and bat- tered gray felt hat. His coat un- doubtedly was one he had bought at the last church rummage sale. The collar and cuffs of his shirt were frayed, and his trousers looked as though they had possibly seen the last war. “What can I do for you, Ches- ter?” asked Jim. Shifting his cane to the other hand, Chester replied, quietly but clearly, “I want to watch fer air- planes.” “You what? But, man, you know you can’t . . “Yes,” interrupted Chester, “I know I can’t see, but I kin hear !” 22 BARRETONE ‘‘How could you see to write down the report? “Wal, 1 don’t know about thet, but I still want to watch fer air- planes, he insisted. Jim paused to consider this for a minute. How could a blind man watch for airplanes. Why it was ut- terly preposterous ! “Please let me, Chester begged. “I want to do something to help out. Being a soft-hearted man, Jim finally gave in. “Tell you what I’ll do, Chet, he said, “just to try you out, Pll put you on the night tour with Elmer Waite. You start tonight at eight o’clock.” To see Chester’s wrinkled face light up, one might think that he’d just b een handed a million dollars. He thanked Jim whole-heartedly and started to trudge homeward. Faithfully and staunchly Chester stood watch with Elmer Waite twice a week. About ten minutes of eight on Tuesday and Friday nights this slight and aged figure would be seen hobbling toward the watch- tower. Most of the time he would hear the planes many minutes be- fore Elmer, and in just a short while Chester was able to distin- guish between the different planes merely by the sound of the motors. He could also tell whether they were high or low and in which di- rection they were flying. He bought a second-hand clock that had no glass, in order to be able to tell what time the plane passed over the post, and soon learned to write a report in Braille. One day, after giving it more than a little thought, he asked Jim Cook if he might have a tour by himself. Jim, knowing how loyal Chester had worked at the post, said yes. Now, every Wednesday and Thursday nights he watches, or rather, listens at the post, from eight o’clock to midnight. When- ever Jim happens to be missing a volunteer, he phones Chester, who had a telephone installed for just that purpose and who is always ready and willing to fill in. Merely the fact that he is blind does not hinder him from doing his bit in helping the great cause. His sincere patriotism is exemplified by his ef- licient and conscientious service. (This is a true story about a 1 lind man by the name of Chester Downs, who lives in Milton, New Hampshire.) Arlene Morrison ’44 “LEST WE FORGET” IS ' 41 — “Remember Pearl Harbor. How could it be forgotten ? The most dastardly crime ever com - mitted against civilization perpe- trated and carried through by the “Yellow men left a world shocked and dazed. 1942 — “Bataan Falls. And, with it, thousands of American men gave up their lives that we might live. No post-mortem memoriam will ever express a nation’s debt and gratitude to these heroes. 1943 — “North Africa Invaded by Allies — “Russians Save Stalin- grad. Almost too good to be true was this news. Long shall we remember Mr. Churchill’s words, “This is not the end or the beginning of the end but merely the end of the beginning. 1944 — “Rome Falls to Allied Might. Allies land in France. 4,000 ships, 11,000 planes take part. We hope this is the begin- ning of the end. BARRETONE MOSTS AND BESTS BOY GIRL Most Studious Paul Salvadore Violet Corso Most Likely to Succeed Oresto Persechino Kathleen Backus Most Nonchalant Frank Masulaitis Beverly Houston Best Dressed Frank Masulaitis Dot Lou Rice Best Looking Oresto Persechino Dot Lou Rice Best Dancer Frank Masulaitis Dot Lou Rice Most Popular Paul Salvadore Dot Lou Rice Most Diplomatic Alan Ohlson Ruth Bacon Best Driver Keene Burgess Lillian Bechan Most Sophisticated Oresto Persechino Kathleen Backus Most Witty Dick Milan Shirley Gray Most Quiet Keene Burgess Patricia Puliafico Best Companion Paul Salvadore Mary Aliquo Best Disposition Paul Salvadore Lois Wyman Best Athlete Frank Masulaitis Diana Awtry Most Versatile Oresto Persechino Arlene Morrison Most Active Paul Salvadore Kathleen Backus 24 BARRETONE CLASS OF 1945 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer RENEE AGAR WEALTHEA BOARDWAY EVELYN CARANCI HAROLD CAREY BETTY CARLISLE JESSIE CLEMENTE BETTY DEAN FRANK DiFGNZO RALPH DiLIBERO RUTH FLINT JOHN FOX ORESTE FRANCIOSE HOPE JOHNSON DONALD LANG NICHOLAS MALLOZZI MARY VALENTE VELNA BORDEAUX JAMES GILLILAND PETER MALLOZZI LESLIE McCLANATHAN JAMES PARSONS HELEN POWER ROSARIO PULIAFICO MARION RICCHIAZZI IRENE SIECZKARSKI STANLEY SOKOL DOMINICO SOTTILE GEORGE THORNG LUCY TOLMAN VITO TRIFILO EMMA YONKER GEORGE YONKER 25 BARRETONE THE CLASS OF 45 Another happy season opened last fall, when the class of ’45 en- tered Barre High as Juniors. Since our Freshman year we have had 18 leave school either to take defense jobs or to go into the armed forces of our country. The magazine drive proved to be one of the outstanding events of the year and our class came in second. It had the honor of watch- ing the Seniors eat ice cream, while the Sophomores put on an enter- tainment and the Freshmen did the exercising. To close the year out for ’43, the Juniors represented their talents at the annual Christmas Alumni dance. Sports have taken the Junior boys right to the top, for they were among the boys wearing the Barre Hornets’ jacket in the small school tournament held at Orange. As- for the girls, well, they usually are a little slow, but a few of the girls managed to show up at some of the games with the other classes. Remember the Hobo dance? It was well represented by all classes as well as the faculty. About this time most of the Jun- iors had a mind full of many ideas. Yes, you guessed it, for it was the Junior Promenade. Remember the thousands of flowers the girls, as well as the boys, made? In spite of the many shortages we face today, including the men, the Junior Prom turned out to be a successful event. It all took place on the night of the twelfth of May with over two hundred persons at- tending. On this special evening of our school year, we were proud to en- joy the spring atmosphere of a spring garden. Now don’t get as- tonished, for Williams Hall was beautifully decorated with a scene from almost anyone’s front yard. There were two trellises at each of the front entrances attractively decorated with laurel and red roses. Laurel banked with flowers deco- rated the front stage with the cen- ter containing the attractive ban- ner of the class of ' 45 with a border of yellow flowers. Pastel tints of crepe paper covered the ceiling while from the center hung an in- verted umbrella of crepe paper with flowers hanging from it. Music was by Sonny Williams, one of the best orchestras ever had, from Brattleboro, Vermont. The floor was crowded at all times with people enjoying “waltz- es, fox trots, and jitterbugging.’’ If you don’t believe it, ask Miss Pe- ters for she sure surprised every- one when a Freshman led her to a jitterbug number. Ice cream, cookies and punch were served from the scene of a vishing well during the evening. The various committees offer their sincere thanks to all con- cerned who helped to make our Prom such a pleasant and memor- able event. When spring was around the corner the boys were right behind it getting ready to show their tal- ents in the baseball field. Many successful games were played at High Plains. They sure showed what the baseball team could do on t h e victorious game against prange. At the annual prize speaking con- test the Junior class was well rep- resented by two of its members who finished successfully in the finals. 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With the coming of Ross we were given a second “Gene Krupa.” With Chet we merely appropriated a “Circus.” The losses of the class included Phyllis Whitney, Robert Sczuzka, Frank Amsden, Edna Kowal and Jeannette Perreault. We were all sorry to have them leave its. In the yearly magazine drive the Sopho- mores took third place which gave them the “pleasure” of providing entertainment for the upper-class- men. By the way, Tom Glencross, who joined us in October, was the main attraction of this entertain- ment. About this time Mr. Thur- low left. Soon after this the class of ’46 took to “shedding tears,” for Mrs. Cronin — our English and French teacher who left us. Replacing Mr. Thurlow as our geometry teacher came Miss Peters. Another loss was Mr. Shan- non, our home-room teacher, some- one whose memory will never leave us. Into our fold we took Mr. Learson who seemed to manage quite well. The Sophomores turned out very well to cheer the Barre Hornets at their basketball tournament. And one of our classmates, Dottie Witt, was a cheer leader. The Sopho- mores also contributed toward a gift for our principal, Mr. Dawson, who left us for the Merchant Ma- rine. We mustn’t forget Mr. Flynn, who took over the Sophomore English and the Sophomore girls who took over Mr. Flynn. Espec- ially one girl, and she couldn’t be a dancer, could she? The Sophomores have several boys who are members of the “Thrasher Boys” and also girls who are “Thrasherettes.” Tom Glen- cross entered the Prize Speaking contest and honored the Sopho- mores by taking second prize. We had a Sophomore-Freshman social which went off with a bang, al- though there were a few interrup- tions. During our social we were entertained by a group of boys singing Mairzy Doates and a little ditty by the Supersuds Chorus. Ralph Wilbur conducted a Truth and Consequences in which he stumped many members. Our guests at the social were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Swan, Mr. and Mrs. John Saville, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Allen and Mr. Charles Rush. The greater part of the evening was taken up by dancing. Barbara Carlisle and Merton Ba- ker were the Sophomore represen- tatives at the Junior Red Cross meeting in Worcester. As you probably know, the Sophomores have two Latin “wizards” in their midst. They are Francis Cranston, who received “Magna Cum Laude,” and Barbara Backus, who received Cum Laude. Latin diplomas were also received by Barbara Backus, Fay Dickson and Francis Cranston. These awards will be presented at the graduation exercises on June twentieth. Last year the class of ’46 were unable to obtain gold felt for their banner and used oilcloth as a sub- stitute. This year we have obtained the gold felt and our banner will be completed by Mrs. Skelly. The re- modeling of the banner was done by two Sophomore girls with the help of the president, Rudy Neri. 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Cranston Sylvia Heilman Most Active Rudolph Neri Dorothy Witt RARRETONE 33 CLASS OF 1947 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer GERALD AGAR RICHARD BEARD INA BELIDA FRANCES BOARDWAY ANTHONY CAPPELLO ROBERT CARPENTER JOSEPH CHAKUAS MARY CORNACCHIA JOSEPHINE DiFONZO FRANCES DOGUL LAURIS GLIDDEN EILEEN JACOBS GEORGE JANULEVICUS CHARLES KEDDY MYRA KEDDY NUNZI MAIO ANNA MASTRONADO MARGERY FRANK SOTTILE ANN CROWLEY FRANCES BECHAN REGINALD FRANCIOSE PATRICIA McANDREW JAMES O’DOWD DORIA ONORATO PRISCILLA PERRY BETTY POLLACK RITA POWER ANGELINE PR AD A LENA PULIAFICO BETTY SALO JOSEPH SALVADORE ISABEL SHEPARDSON VIVIAN SHEPARDSON HELENA SHOWALTER NICHOLAS SIMEONE JOHN SOKOL SAMUEL STAITI EVELYN SWINDELL TOLMAN 34 BARRETONE FRESHMAN CLASS, ’47 Although the day was warm and sunny, the hearts of the class of ’47 were cold with fear and anticipation. Girls in their thin cotton dresses and bows, timid and fearful, gazed worriedly into rooms where teachers stared back like demons ready to pounce on unsuspecting innocents. Friendly upper ' classmen asked us if we would like to “take a walk” and very politely allowed us the privileges of choosing the time and place for the obvious “dunking.” Most of the brilliant Freshmen escaped by using their “Gift of Gab,” which has got some of them into trouble but a few came up with rather dampened heads which proves the class of ’47 is always clean. At the sound of a bell, we noticed a scattering of the upper classmen so we scattered too (into the wrong rooms). However, we were unwill- ingly roped, corralled, and shipped home to room 2, where we met the Judge, Mr. Leland Thurlow. Judge Thurlow proved much kinder than we had anticipated, by giving us the comparatively light sentence of picking our seats, but a few of us timidly chose the front row and for one long day endured the daggers that came hurtling at us from the squinting eyes of the victor. By our high I. Q. (which brings us to a rather sad point) we very ef- ficiently overcame those “embarrassing first day” jitters by using our startling gift of mental telepathy. At this point we would like to impress upon your minds that we were an extremely unusual class, in our own eyes, at least, which is readily proven by the way we mastered our “Solos” on that first golden day of assembly. The “oldtimers” agreed with us by applauding vigorously beneath the altar of the stage. With the whole-hearted approval of our faculty and schoolmates, we confidently walked into the “booby trap” by making it clear there was no doubt but that we would triumph over the Seniors and bring laurels down upon the Freshmen by winning the magazine contest. Little thought we that we would end up exercising our limbs as failures while droolingly watching the smirking Seniors eat ice cream. Then to add more woes to our overburdened hearts we learned that our beloved Judge was going to leave. What was to be our fate. Little did we expect such a cute teacher as Miss Peters. (How about it, Butch?) The Sophomores certainly took a shine to her, especially a few of the not- ed “Thrasher Boys” who keep our physical education periods full of fun by discussing anything except geometry. Rosario Puliafico, a fellow classman, left the class to join the United States Navy and although we are sorry to lose him the Navy’s need is greater than ours. Another tragedy — Mr. Shannon left and we were wondering if any one could make our Civics classes quite as interesting, but Mr. Learson put an end to that worry by keeping our classes “on the beam.” He also interested himself in school activities. It was through his efforts in coach- ing that Frank Sottile, our class President, won the oratorical contest and so added another laurel to the success of the class. With the Junior social just around the corner something had to be done about the Freshmen dancing. It was really disgraceful, but with our usual ability to overcome obstacles we enlisted the aid (or should it be vice versa?) of Miss McDonough, our science teacher, and Miss Rice, our Latin teacher, who both solemnly gave their word to try to solve our problem. P. ARRETONE 35 In the midst of our shock of having - learned something, small wonder that “Ivanhoe” should enter, in the form of Mr. Flynn, who, brandishing the weapon of English, charged gallantly into the English class. Did any- one mention Sinatra? Just visit the first and sixth period English classes. You’ll understand why the girls have forgotten the Hit Parade. Then hack to our second childhood. Could you imagine the boys cut- ting their curls and the girls growing pigtails and equally foolish stunts? It is a shame that Julia Washburn arrived too late to share the nonsense too, but she is ai swell kid and we’re glad to have her and her talent with US ' . Not long after this the much delayed and greatly anticipated Fresh- man-Sophomore social was held, but the boys, forgetting the lessons the teachers had so kindly taught them, found themselves in need of another lesson. In spite of this, however, a good time was had by everyone who at- tended. Our I. Q.’s came through with most unusual results, but why not? Aren’t we a most unusual group of individuals? The results proved us to be most extraordinary geniuses. Although we regretted to see her leave, we congratulate Lois Field- stad who has left our happy group to take up Practical Nursing at Holden Hospital. She always was a humorous asset to the class and our good luck wishes went with her. Thus we conclude our brief, but happy and eventful first year of High School and look hopefully forward to another equally joyful year of liv- ing and learning. MEMORIES I think of the teachers all in a row Handing out A’s and marks below Of moans and groans and a startled cry As we left the school while waiting to die. A number, a letter, a minus, a plus A pencil, a paper, a scribble and thus — A headache, a backache, a brain-ache so strong And then that check that proves you all wrong. I still hear our yells when the first bell rang And we freshmen ran with fear and pang To sing the songs of assembly now dear But then we walked with a frightened tear As we heard the wicked sophomores boor The Juniors clap, the Seniors roar At our unhappy flight as we fled for the door But we soon came back and were waiting for more. And then the ,sobs and then the songs And those blessed, blessed gongs That brought us back to our home room dear, We loved it and we loved its cheer. Patricia McAndrew ’47 FRESHMAN STATISTICS Name Favorite Pastime Famous For Favorite Expression Agar, Gerald Dating Pat Clothes Huh? Beard, Richard Babs Hindley Rolling eyes at Miss Peters Well, if it is, it is 3f5 cd P cd c 44 U 3 x cd c n cd £ tl nH, O — . 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Higgins Donald Horne Herbert Horne Peter Illiscavitch Basil Izzi Frank Jacob 1942 Allan Farley Robert Flint Ralph Giarusso Anthony Illiscavitch Paul W. Langelier Leonard Marshall [oseph Mertzic Harry Miller Arvo L. Nurmi Anthony J. Palano Edward Power George Lackey Carl L. Ohlson Sam Palano Arthur L. Pendleton Charles W. Pratt Wilfred Roberts Stanley Rogowski Edward T. Sokol Raymond Trifilo Charles Wyman Charles A. Puliafico Robert Rice Roland Roberts Leroy Spinney Alexander Staknis Clarence Stewart Thelbert Thorng Bernard E. Vaughn Ernest H. Waterman Charles PL White Albert Wilbur 1943 Edmund Andrukonis Ward Brown Robert Case Charles Cutting Harold Dorsey Paul Dufresne John Illiscavitch Albert Kamaraus 1944 Kenneth Lindsey Alan Macintosh Clarence Metcalfe George D. Mirabile Nicholas Onorato Joseph Panaccione Charles A. Puliafico Walter Rice Keith Roberts Thomas Semon John Sieczkarski Francis Sokol Sebastian Sottile Matthew Trifilo John Wytrwal 1945 Edward Cole Frank Cummings Wesley Harrington Charles MacDonald Homer Rock Karl Witt Harry S. Hood Donald Panaccione Chester Spinney Clayton Swan, Jr. Edward Wade Donald Watson 1947 1946 Rosario Puliafico Raymond Reed BAR RETONE 39 IN MEMORIAM PAUL 5. CUTTING Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting; The soul that rises with us, our life’s star, Hath had elsewhere its setting, And not in utter nakedness, Not in entire forgetfulness, And cometh from afaj: ; But trailing clouds of glory do we come From God, who is our home. William Wordsworth 40 BARRETONE SPORTS BASKETBALL TEAM Principal, HAROLD G. ALLEN PLAYER POSITION ORESTO PERSECHINO, Captain Center PAUL SALV ADORE Guard FRANK MASULAITIS Forward DONALD LANG Guard ALAN OHLSON Forward THOMAS FINAN Guard KEENE BURGESS Guard RICHARD MILAN Forward BARRETONE 41 BASKETBALL This year the High School came fairly close to not having a basket- ball team, but, thanks to a few of the enthusiastic players of the sport, an independent team was formed, which was later taken under the wing and guidance of the school name to go on to win much fame for the school. But this story can’t be told in as few words as this. We must of necessity turn back the pages and see their origin and development. The team was formed in the Freshman year, 1941, at which time the name of Hornets hadn’t even been conceived. They only played one game out of town that year, and even that didn’t prove very successful ; but it did stimulate their imagination to the point of forming a better team. In the Sophomore year the team improved greatly and they started the season by defeating the Freshmen, 105 to : 7. Two more games ar- ranged with Hubbardston turned out to be victory for our side. The following year, when they were Juniors, they had a fully organ- ized team, made up of six Juniors and two Seniors. At this time the name Barre Hornets, was evolved and they bought their first uniforms. With the betterment of the team came also an improvement of the schedule, with teams from Rutland, Templeto n, Hubbardston and Athol Y. M. C. A., furnishing the competition. This year they batted 1.000, playing eight and winning eight ; however, two games were played with the alumni teams. And the outcome found the Hornets on the short end. They en- joyed their games and played them all with keen sportsmanship, many times being close to exhaustion because of the lack of substitutions. This brings our HORNET HISTORY up to our final and most suc- cessful year. Because three first-string players had been lost, four new recruits were taken in. And even though they hadn’t had much previous experience, they turned out to be good substitutes. At this time George Mennard, an outsider, offered his services as coach and he was readily ac- cepted. He was their first coach in four years. The season itself was only mediocre, but their biggest thrill and success wasn’t to come until the post-season tournament staged at Orange. It was a three-day affair and a struggle for the survival of the fittest. After passing the first-day elimin- ation test, the High School hired busses and transported practically the entire student body to the remainder of the tournament. The home rooters were nearly in a frenzy when our boys stacked up against St. Michaels in the finals in the championship. It was a sizzling and gruelling battle all the way, until late in the last quarter, when the Hornets were overtaken with fatigue and were defeated by a small margin. Each individual player received a silver basketball as a memoir, and Frank Masulaitis, our star forward, received the honor of being on the “All-Star Team” of the tour- nament. Considering the lack of coaches and the limitations of a gym the Hor- nets ran up a good four-year average of .714. Out of 20 games played they won eleven, tied! one, and lost eight. We all feel proud of this record and reputation gained through these years. Many people both of this town and even of some of the opponents’ towns have congratulated them on their fine sportsmanship, which is as good as an undefeated record. The team this year consisted of: Frank Masulaitis and Alan Ohlson, forwards; Tom Finan, center; Ernest Persechino and Paul Salvadore as guards ; and Keene Burgess, Dick Milan, Donald Lang and Chester Spin- ney as subs. 42 BARRETONE BASEBALL TEAM Coach, HAROLD G. ALLEN NAME POSITION ORESTO PERSECHINO, Captain Catcher PAUL SALVADORE Pi tcher FRANK DiFONZO First Base ROSARIO PULIAFICO Second Base DICK MILAN Second Base RUDOLPH NERI Short Stop FRANCIS CRANSTON Third Base ROMEO DiLIBERO Left Field FRANK SOTTILE Left Field NICHOLAS MALLOZZI Left Field FRANK MASULAITIS Center Field REGGIE FRANCIOSE Right Field RICHARD BEARD Right Field BARRETO ME 43 BASEBALL The ball club of “44” started in the early part of March with skull ses- sions under the direction of Mr. Allen. These sessions were held during the physical training period until the one session started andi cut down the time so much that they were worthless. Due to bad weather in the latter part of March, outdoor practice sessions were not started until April, and then very few until the April vacation when the boys really started work- ing in view of the first game with Orange. The boys anxiously awaited Monday before the game when suits were given out. Count of stock was. taken and fourteen suits were found. The regular players were called downstairs first and given their choise of suits while the newcomers took what was left. However, anything that re- sembled a suit was gratefully received. Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Allen rounded up cars and the whole squad went to Orange. The results of that game were more or less disastrous for the Barre boys. Ten to one in favor of Orange. It was clearly shown by this game that the boys from Barre needed batting practice. The Orange pitcher had 17 strikeouts to his credit. (By the way, this is one less than Bob Feller’s record of 18.) Our team was slightly downhearted at losing its first game, but everyone made up his mind that practice was what he needed and that was what he was going to get. The following week, a number of practices were held, many of them lasting until dusk, and emphasis was placed on batting. A batter was put up at the back stop, and some one would throw the ball with all the speed possible so as to resemble a good pitcher and actual game conditions. Slowly, but surely, the batting improved and the boys were ready for their next game. On May fourth, a much better and different team met North Brook- field on the diamond at High Plains, South Barre. With Paul Salvadore starting off on the mound, Barre swished off to a 16 to 4 victory against the unseasoned North Brookfield team. This victory gave the boys new confidence, but they did not let down the standards any and kept right at the practice. The next game was scheduled for May eighth on a Monday, a very bad day for a baseball game due to the week end intervening with the practice sessions. The boys seem to lose the feel of the ball over the week end and are apt to be a bit rusty on a Monday. Hardwick, as our old ri- vals, had their hearts set on winning but were disappointed when we took them by a 20 to 3 margin. At last came the long awaited for return game with Orange. Air. Al- len had had plenty of time to size up the fellows on our team and he knew just who should play where. Our boys were in fine spirits and they were functioning perfectly as a team when they went on the field that day. Once again, Paul Salvadore was on the mound and the Orange boys couldn’t seem to hit the ball at all. Paul was well backed up by the other players and Barre High came home with a 5 to 2 victory. Due to some bad weather, the game with Rutland and the return game with Hardwick were cancelled until a later date when the weather would be better. On May 31st, the Barre team went to Spencer to take a crack at the Prouty High nine. This was more of a game worth watching, as Spencer held us with only six runs and they managed to score twice themselves. 44 BARRETONE There was plenty of action in this game and the boys fought hard to win it. In the first inning, the second ball that was hit by Barre tore the lac- ings out of the Spencer first baseman’s glove and struck him in the nose, therefore tying up the game until his nose stopped bleeding. There was another trying moment when Rudy Neri ran to second, and due to a wild throw, Oresto ran to third. They both slid and when the dust cleared away, we discovered that they were both out. The team really had a hard week to start June, with three games in a row. The second was June first with Rutland. This was little more than a practice game except that the averages went up when we batted around three times in the eighth inning. The final score was 34 to 1. Mr. Allen used all his substitutes and also had four pitchers, three first basemen, two catchers and two short stops. On Friday, June 2nd, the third of the series of three games was played and Barre trounced Hardwick 19 to 5. The game was played at Wheelwright on a very small field, more like a pasture than a baseball diamond. Once again the averages went up. Frank Masulaitis pitched the entire game and only allowed six hits, making the score look a little bet- ter for Hardwick and not like such an eas} T job for us. Finally came the big game of the season, Barre vs. St. Peters at Wor- cester. This was the biggest upset of the season. The boys- looked wonder- ful during practice and when they walked out on the field, you could tell that they were all set to walk off with a victory. After several innings we had won the game with a score of 3 to 1, so St. Peters walked off the field thinking they were playing their usual seven inning game. Since Mr. Allen had understood that it was to be a nine inning game as we always play, he asked the coach if he wouldn’t like to play nine innings, and with the unanimous yes of both teams, it was agreed upon to play out nine inn- ings. That was Barre’s downfall. We held them pretty well in the eighth inning but in the ninth, they got three hits that scored twice, enough to bring the score up to 4 to 3 in favor of St. Peters and there the game end- ed. The boys should be commended on their excellent playing as they really stood out on the ball field like professionals. There is one more game to play, but limited time prevents waiting for the results. The game is to be with North Brookfield, and after the beating we gave them the last time, it would take a tremendous comeback to win a victory for them. As the close of the baseball season comes nearer, there is a little bit of sadness in the hearts of the boys as they think of next year when many of these ball players will be playing for a greater team, Uncle Sam’s armed forces. Three of the team’s regulars are graduating this year and are entering the service soon after graduation. They are: Paul Salvadore, pitcher; Oresto Persechino, catcher, and Frank Masulaitis, center fielder. Two Junior boys, Nicky Mallozzi and Rosario Puliafico, are also leaving for the service as they will be eighteen before next season opens. These are five of the most valuable men on the team and are going to leave Mr. Allen with at least five worries in finding players good enough to fill their shoes. Next year there will be a few veterans who will be the nucleus of the team and around whom will form the rest. We know that with Mr. Allen’s coaching ability, it will not be long next spring before he has a winning team lined up, no matter what material he has to work with. GIRLS’ SPORTS 1940 - 1941 Tennis was the feature sport of the Freshman class during this school year. A few games were played and Diana Awtry proved to be our class champion. Basketball was also in full swing at this time. A few games were held at Princeton and Brookfield but the Freshmen were not al- lowed to play in out of town games. Nevertheless this was the year when most of the girls were taught the chief rules of the game. A few inter-class games were held and as usual the Freshmen al- ways turned out to be the losers. 1941 - 1942 In 1941-42 not much was achieved as far as girls’ sports were concerned. Miss Huntley, the only teacher interested in sports gave us a few more pointers on basketball and later introduced two new games to the High School girls. They were speedball and volley ball. 1942 - 1943 This is the year when sports for the Junior class really began. Miss Rice and Miss McDonough got right down to business and contin- ued teaching us rules on speedball, volley ball, tennis, and basketball. Inter-class games were held and they proved to be very successful. 1943 - 1944 Under the guidance of Miss Rice and Miss McDonough all the girls agree in saying that they have had a very full and enjoyable year of sports. In September, 1943, a meeting of all girls interested in sports was held. At least 50% of the girls showed up at this meeting and plans for awarding numbers or let- ters to the girls who showed up for practice or for the games were dis- cussed. At this meeting two soft- ball teams were formed. The Freshmen and Sophomores were to be one team and the Juniors and Seniors formed the other team. A captain and manager of each team was chosen. For the lower class team Ruth Keddy, captain, and Myra Keddy, manager. For the upper class girls Mary Aliquo was captain and Catherine Chilleri, manager. Three games were held between these two teams but the upper-classmen turned out to be the victors in all three games. The Freshmen had a few games with Center School and High Plains School and in these games they lost one and won two. Oh, yes — how could we forget? Our new outfits arrived this year and oh, were the girls pleased with them. I’m sure most of the students have seen the Senior girls running around with them at noon with their new blue outfits. The girls were so anxious to use their new outfits that they went as far as using them for noon practice at basketball. A schedule for the use of the gym was made and this proved to be very successful in stopping the , riots which used to take place between the boys and girls. This spring tennis has been played even though there have not been too many girls at practice, but nevertheless the few girls who are playing are having a wonderful time. It will be a long time before we shall forget the games on Thursday afternoons when the faculty would band together in desperation to prove that they weren’t all as old and decrepit as we suspected they were. They were game sports and we did let them win a few, just to keep up their spirit and our marks. Catherine Chilleri 46 BARRETONE ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES GLEE CLUB If one were to turn back the pages of antiquity, no doubt a glimpse of the first Glee Club ever formed at Barre High School could be seen and then it would be possible to trace the progress and development of this organization up to our present day. Like so many of our other organiza- tions, the Glee Club has seen a tremendous curtailment of its activities this year due to wartime regulations and limitations. The usual annual music festival and local school competition, which has always been a source of great joy to all our youthful music lovers, had to be dispensed with because of transportation difficulties arising from ga ( s rationing. Still, undaunted in their spirit to at least perform before the public to prove that all their work had not been in vain, they appeared before the student body during the Christmas season and rendered their versions of a well selected group of Christmas Carols. The receptive audience showed such enthusiasm a group from the Glee Club were chosen to repeat their per- formance at the Christmas Social. This proved to be a memorable day for them all as they sang the praises of the King of Kings while colorfully clad in maroon robes. It was a disappointing season from the standpoint of quantity of per- formances but from every other respect we can well deem the season a success and have hopes that at least the foundation has been kept intact so that when things once again return to their normal status our Glee Club shall again flourish. Sincere thanks for all that has been accomplished are extended to Miss Chase who has always been the mainstay of our Glee Club. ORCHESTRA Variety being the spice of life, it is no wonder that the Barre High School Orchestra has had such a successful year. Music is well known as a source of inspiration, amusement, relaxation and pleasure, and in these days of high nervous tension it offers all of us a needed release. This year’s call for orchestra members found seven players returning from last year and four new recruits from the Freshman class, making up a well balanced group. Since practice always tends to make toward per- fection, two rehearsals were held each week, on Monday and Thursday, until the organization had developed from the noisy, blatant stage to the more melodic and polished outfit it proved to be on occasions when it made its public appearances. It enhanced the atmosphere at the Senior Play, entertained everyone at the Christmas social, and soothed the feel- ings of the losers at the Prize Speaking contest. With the exception of Dick Milan, who graduates in June, the entire orchestra should be back next year ; and, with this invaluable experience behind them, they should be well on their way to greater heights and suc- cess. BARRETONE 47 SENIOR PLAY On February 18, 1944, the Senior class put on one of the best school plays that has ever been put on in the history of the High School. Miss Rice and Mr. Dawson selected the play entitled, “The Spider’s Web” and then Miss Rice selected the the cast. Immediately rehearsals were started during orchestra and Glee Club periods. When the play was blocked and the lines learned, night rehearsals were held two or three times a week. Soon the week of the play arrived and on every night of the week we started rehearsals in Simenson’s Hall. Due to the different stages many changes had to be made. Everything went smoothly until dress rehearsal, and then everything went wrong and all the cast and directors ' were dis- couraged and thought definitely that the play was going to be a failure. But on Friday things went for the best. The hall was crowded and every- one played their part well. “Kitty” Backus will always be remembered as the old maid professor who came out in an old-fashioned nightgown with Paul Salvadore at gun-point. How the audience roared at this. Arlene Morrison also received many laughs for her witty sarcasm. And when Oresto Persechino appeared on the stage everyone grabbed each other in fear. The public also got a thrill when Ruth Bacon gave that unexpected scream. Incidentally, even the cast was unaware of her doing this. I think everyone will remember this play and sincere appreciation is given to Miss Rice and Mr. Flynn for their undying efforts and encourage- ment. “SCRIPT US” To borrow an advertising phrase we might begin, “Something New had been Added.” SCRIPTUS is indeed a new organization to be add- ed to any literary field at school. It is the school newspaper and although it can still be thought of as only being in the embryonic stage, neverthe- less it is well on its way to much popularity. In past years, a literary publication was presented at various intervals during the year under the name of the Barretone which always had as its last edition the makings of a yearbook. This year, the Editor, Paul Salva- dore, and his advisors contrived the idea of making two distinct units. It was decided to maintain the name Barretone for the yearbook and put out another publication as a newspaper under a new name. A contest was sponsored by the staff and names came rolling in from practically every student in school. So bewildered were the judges that it was finally sug- gested the students themselves be the best judge. After the votes were counted the name “Scriptus” was found to be well out in front. Thus our newspaper was begun and every two weeks it came rolling off the mimeograph machine much to the delight of all readers. In true keeping with newspaper style our reporters have tried to keep everyone posted on the latest school news together with feature articles such as short stories, poems, social banter and many others. The staff would indeed like to express their sincere appreciation of the valuable aid and supervision of Miss Phillips and Mr. Flynn. 48 BARRET ONE DEBATING SOCIETY The Debating Society had for a few years faded into the darkness, but this year it was revived and although it took some time to stimulate earnest enthusiasm in the sport, still it did finally reach its apex. Debating was stressed this year in most all English classes and because of this those entering the society were better prepared to participate in competitive debates. At the early stage most questions were of the local variety, which required not too much research work but did detail the proper arrange- ment and presentation of arguments. Finally, a committee joined with the authorities and decided upon having a Prize Debate as a fitting climax to a most successful year. Sev- enteen debaters were out at Air. Learsoirs call and six survived the pre- liminaries, which were held on Friday, May 10th. The six chosen to com- pete in the finals were : Paul Salvadore, Oresto Persechino, Alan Ohlson, James Gilliland, Betty Mae Dean and Hope Johnson. The subject of the final debate, in which the debaters will be contest- ing for silver keys to be awarded to the winners at graduation is, Re- solved : “That upon the accomplishment of a United N ations victory the United States, Great Britain and Russia should keep an army of occupa- tion in Germany for at least ten years after the peace settlement.” Money for the prizes to be awarded is taken from a fund given in 1939 by the Misses Louise and Leila Adams in memory of their sister, Clara I. Adams, who was one of the first members of the Barre Woman ' s Club. The underlying purpose of such a debate is not only to give the stu- dent intellectual experience with problems, but also an opportunity to ex- ercise good sportsmanship, stimulate his imaginative powers and teach him to think correctly while standing and being judged by an audience. Public speaking is an essential today and only the meek and fearful are afraid to become interested in such an academic and beneficial pastime. Next year the organization hopes to have even more competitive activ- ities and a far more reaching field of subjects. THE ORATORICAL CONTEST Following a few weeks of preparation for the prize-speaking contest, the preliminaries were held on April twelfth. All those who took part chose appropriate pieces and did very well. After the contest a small social was held for the contestants, judges and teachers. Refreshments were served by the Junior girls and even though many of us didn ' t come out as well as we had wished, it was pleasant to sit and talk over the selections over a cup of coffee and a sandwich. The finals were held the following Friday, April fifteenth. Three girls and three boys took part. The outcome was as follows : Girls Boys Ruth Flint, first Frank Sottile, first Ruth Bacon, second Thomas Glencross, second Flora Fisk, third James Gilliland, third The fact that we all thought we had two weeks extra in which to learn our selections, resulted in many a hasty memorization when we found out the true date of presentation. However, many people from town attended and it is said that all who came enjoyed our program. BARRETONE 49 “WALKING AWAY” Year after year, June after June, graduates of all institutions of learning walk to some designated site and receive diplomas, reward of long periods of work, study, and preparation. Each person has his or her own style of approach, and all are more or less acceptable. How- ever, it is the “walk away,” the re- turn to the seat, which gives an im- pression. In one’s walk is repre- sented the character, the physical being, the thought, the emotion, and the nature of the person. One’s walk is very revealing of one’s in- ner self. There appears the slouch, the caper, the mince, the stride, the stroll, and the various other inde- scribable steps. All denote slight and great differences in the person. Walking away is certainly one of the most oft repeated acts in the life of any average human — yet, how much thought is it given ? It may be spectacular, but it stirs no one to originality expressed in mu- sic, poetry, or simply written thoughts. It is a wonderful thing — being able to walk — still there is little comment to be heard or read upon the subject. Religion tells us that it is only through the will of an Almighty and not of the indiv- idual that he or she walks. Why, then, is it that walking remains practically unnoticed? May we call to your attention the being and significance of the walk away — es- pecially that of the Commencement walk away? The “Omigosh-I-made-it” walk: This is a frequent type of escape. It befits the graduate who was not at all sure that some day the covet- ed sheepskin would be his. He walks with doubting step to the platform, ascends, receives his diploma — AC- TUALLY ! — and then, with an ex- pression of complete surprise and near-disbelief, he fairly leaps to the floor ready to shout his gleeful as- tonishment to Mom — who knew he’d make it all the time. The “Well-I-knew - I’d - get - it” walk : Here the graduate is only too knowing. He has been dead cer- tain for four years that today he would receive his awaited diploma. With slow, deliberate walk — which might more aptly be called a stroll — he mounts the steps of the plat- form, takes the white, be-ribboned roll, with an air that might be termed “boredom,” and noncha- lantly returns to his seat. The ‘T-must-retain-my-scholarly- dignity” walk : With calm, cool and collected precision, he walks up, holds out a well-kept hand and, with a slight bow, deserving noth- ing but Emily Post commendation, accepts his diploma. The return to his seat is of the same step, not too fast, not too slow, and yet with an air of the casual and one who has “gotten around.” The “Will-I-ever - get - back - to- my-seat?” walk: This poor person- age is a bundle of nerves. Oh dear, do I look all right? Walking up here in front of these people — why, there must be a million at least ! Why couldn’t they just drop my diploma in a mailbox? Oh, gosh — And so it goes — in his mind. His hand is wet and cold, his brow is damp and creased, his knees shak- ier than any debutante’s, and his general physique in a state of near collapse. He walks — we don’t really want to refer to it as a stagger — with a halting .step to the diploma donor, as though he were waiting for a signal from somewhere giv- ing him the blessed chance to turn and run for home. By the kind hand of Fate he finally makes it to the pile of white scrolls and, gripping the hand of the giver, stands and draws what he thinks is the last breath of ihis unfortunate life and returns falteringly but safely to his seat, offering up a prayer of sincere gratitude that he got through the ordeal alive and unscathed. 50 BARRETONE The “Gosh, - am-I - glad - to - ,see- you !” walk : This happy and un- worried person bounces up the steps — two and three at a bounce — and, with a mile-wide grin on his beaming visage, strides over to the waiting giver of sheepskins with an air of, “Well, for Pete’s sake ! I never expected to see you here ! Golly, you’re looking swell !’’ Completely at ease, he gives the impression of being on the verge of sitting down right there and having a good old gab with his life- long friend — but he doesn’t. He strides back to his seat with a grin which includes everyone in the en- tire hall. The “Oh, - you - shouldn’t - have - done-it !” walk : This is most apt to be seen on a girl graduate. She is almost apologetic for the fact that she had her name on the list and had to be given a diploma. With a bashful glide, she sidles up and, smiling self-consciously, somehow averts bursting into giggles before us all. She receives her diploma with a feminine, slight shake of the head and goes back to her seat, pleased nevertheless. Here we have presented to you but a few of the better known walks of students. Not all can be given here, for the topic is endless and sufficient words are not to be had. So, then, may we extend our sincerest regard to all — to you who will be walking away, not in a fare- well turn, but in a greeting to that which is new, inviting, and deserv- ing. Shirley Gray SEVENTH PERIOD Let’s take a peek into room two, In the busy (?) seventh hour. As “study hall” it’s known to you But the teacher’s in its power! A whisper, a giggle, a smothered shriek, A sneeze, a cough, a sudden roar, A slap, a bang, a crack on the cheek, And Ross in the front seat starts to snore ! “Shoot it over, you’re the boss !’’ (We hear the battlecry) And fearless Glencross comes across — With an eraser in your eye ! Ramsey flings his book at Ben Laughing all the while, Ben just throws it back again And then runs down the aisle. The teacher steps into the room, “Detention for one and all !” We brood upon our coming doom, And THIS is study hall. Diana Awtry ’44 BARRETONE 51 MERRITONE A Christian Hill farmer had a calf and the mother cow with a bell on, in the same pasture. After sleeping and slapping mosquitoes all night, this unfortunate sudden- ly heard a terrible clinking and clanking of tihe cow-bell. Upon in- vestigating, he found that the mos- quitoes had completely eaten the cow and were ringing the bell for the calf. Mrs. Bordeaux : Velna, when you get out of school you must remem- ber that everything’s going to be very frank and earnest. Velna : Well, Mother, if it’s Frank Masulaitis and Ernest Per- sechino, I won’t mind a bit. Hotel Manager : (to the six girls) Ladies, please try to lower your voices. Sen. Girls : (meekly) Yes, sir. Hotel Manager: (10 minutes la- ter). Ladies, will you please be quiet. Sen. Girls: (meekly). Yes. sir. Hotel Manager: (five minutes later). Shut up! ! ! Miss Rice : Beverly, put that sandwich down. Beverly: (from behind desk cov- er). I’m putting it down as fast as possible. Professor Allen is my teacher, I shall not pass, He maketh me to go to the board; He compelleth me to draw difficult figures; He giveth me zero; He maketh me stay after school for my own good. Yea, tho I study till midnite, I will gain no knowledge, for my propositions sorely bother me. He preparest a test before me in the presence of my classmates, he giveth me F. Surely, flunks and zeros shall fol- low me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the geometry class forever. $ad Story Dear Dad : Gue$$ what I need mo$t of. That‘$ right. $end it along. Be$t wishes. Your $on, Paul $ Dad answered : “Dear Paul : NOthing ever hap- pens here. We kNOw you like your school. Write us aNOther letter aNOn. Jim was asking about you at NOon. NOw we have to say goodby.” (From Scholastic ) Petch : “I feel like telling that teacher off again!” Ernie: “Whaddya mean — again?” Petch : “I felt the same way yes- terday.” Dick Beard dozed off in French class and came out of his stupor just as Miss Rice said “soupcon.” Dick yawned and replied, “Thank goodness, I’m starved.” Miss McDonough : Who was the father of antiseptic surgery? Tony Cappello: Listerine. A dansa A data Perehanca Out lata A classa A quizza No passa Gee whizza ! Straw is something put into cer- tain kinds of cloth. Cloth is used in making hats. Hats are those peculiar things balanced on women’s heads. Therefore, women’s hats are the last straw. 52 BARRETONE AUTOGRAPHS v r (P cc yfa 2pC 1 3(J 2% i t X- _ (k X yiJlpU4 7 - ' i k BARRETONE 53 - AUTOGRAPHS . ry- � I V 3 a . QiAjhoJ 7 - y nT - H2 x r J £ 0 Z- t£asC J UJm c( j f (ry� y A lo 0 kJL ) o jtS St-yb ° l 5 yfe 2 aj C t c£. — r j 2ae £.. r -f£ cn ' J S y Y3- oJL, 7X; BARRE HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 1944 COMPLIMENTS OF CHAS. G. ALLEN CO. Compliments of Compliments of J. R. Reeby Barre Savings Bank COMPLIMENTS OF GARDNER ARTIST STUDIO GARDNER MASSACHUSETTS BARRE HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 1944 COMPLIMENTS OF McANDREW PHARMACY SOUTH BARRE PHONE 54-11 KOPPERS COMPANY Tar and Chemical Division BOSTON PROVIDENCE Massachusetts Sale Engineer George W. Dean, Oakham RADIO ELECTRIC SERVICE Edward Shaughnessy 10 High Street SOUTH BARRE PHONE 79-2 Mattero’s Baking Co. ITALIAN BREAD 101 BOSTON TURNPIKE RD. Phone 4-7020 Compliments of George B. 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