Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

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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?

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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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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.