Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

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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.

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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

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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?