Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1946 volume:

BARRETONE Published by The Class of 1 946 FOREWORD Vie find here enclosed the treasured memoirs of the class of 1946. In future years this book will represent perhaps the only tie bet ween the graduate and his ivy-covered Alma Mater. Viith a sigh and a tear he will finger the leaves; a sigh for the wonderful quartet of years he en- joyed, and a tear for the comradeships and acquaintances reinvigorated only by this oriceless volume. We can be sure that as each member of the graduating class makes a simple gesture of goodbye and turns his back on Barre High School, he will carry his dip- loma in one hand and a copy of this, the 1946 Barre tone, in the other. Our deepest thanks cannot seem to portray our gratitude to Mr. Flynn, the faculty, underclassmen, merchants and others who have made this book a success. We, the graduating class of nineteen hundred and forty six consider it a rare pleasure to dedicate our yearbook, the Barretone, in terms of cordial apprecia- tion to Mrs. Lucy D. H. Rice, a truly in- spirational member of our faculty. Mrs. Rice has always maintained a high reputation for intense earnestness and ability to portray the noble purposes of life through the arts. To her, the sincere and lasting grati- tude of the pupils is due and freely ac- corded FACULTY ‘yHfaML FRANCIS CRANSTON CRANNY” In his four years at Barre High, Cranny has played an important part in keeping his classmates united. He is a bright, conscientious worker and takes part in all activities. Cranny has a high standard of moral and social integrity. These attributes have attained him a su- perior berth in leadership and popularity. Cranny was the star forward on the varsity basketball team and an all-around man on the baseball nine. His congenial manner won his unanimous appointment to the basketball captaincy. There is no doubt that Cranny will gain high recognition in the realms of law which he now plans to study. President 1,3,4 Scriptus 1,2, 3, 4 Barre- tone 1,2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2,3,4 Orchestra 1,2,3 Baseball 1,2, 3, 4 Basketball o,4 Pro Merito 3 Prize Speaking 1 SYLVIA HELLMAN SiL Versatility, diplomacy, and a winning personality have helped Syl to make a com- plete success of her years in Barre High. Always willing to lend a helping hand, she has proved herself worthy of the title capable on more than one occasion. To her credit go the merits for the spectacular Junior Prom decorations and other numerous activities. We know that success will follow Syl through her college years and that same competent spirit will remain as undaunted as it has been in her four happy years at Barre High. Scriptus 3,4 Barretone 3,4 Glee Club 1,2, 3,4 Pro Merito 3 Senior Play Vice Presi- dent 1,4 Secretary 3 BARBARA CARLISLE BARB Through our four years at Barre High, Barb has kept the class in a constant state of good spirits. Her laughter and comical faces have withstood even the hardest strain and Barb’s personality has never failed to come through in its same spark- ling manner. Barb has been known for her clever answers and various oratorical expressions and a class is never dull when this appeal- ing person is present. Following graduation. Barb plans to enter Elms College. We know that her out- standing personality will see her through her future y°ars, and the best luck is extended to her. Vice President 3 Secretary 2,4 Prize Speaking 4 Scriptus 2,3,4 Glee Club 1,2, 3,4 Barretone 3,4 RUDY NERI RAZZ Rudy is the outstanding athlete in Barre High School. In class and about the school, Rudy ' s never-failing cooper- ation is admired by his fellow classmates. After leaving Barre High, Rudy plans to study medicine at Yale. We know that he will achieve success in this field. With his magnificent sportsmanship and ability, which is the envy of everyone who knows him, we know that Rudy will attain the high goal he has set for his future career. Razz will De remembered for his friendliness and his ability to handle situations. We hope that he will always have the success that he has had at B. H. S. Scriptus 2,3,4 Barretone 3,4 Treasurer 4 Glee Club 2,3,4 Baseball 1,2, 3, 4 Pro Merito 3 Prize Speaking 1 President 2 CARMELa aliquo cam When Cam entered high school she was one of the more quiet members of the class. As time progressed, she became well known and well liked by all. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and is noted for her good sportsmanship. Cam was a typist for the Scriptus and deserves much credit for the many hours she spent ai ter school to work on the paper. Her ambition is to be a good typist and secretary. Scriptus 4 Barretone 4 Softball 1,2, 3, 4 BARBARA BACKUS BARB The literary wizard of B.H.S., that ' s Shorty . She was full of pep, vim and vigor and, never fear, she always had plenty to do. From soda-jerking to composition writing she always comes up smiling. Barb ' s personality and friendliness have gained her many rewards. She has been an unfailing member of the Scriptus Staff and her work is always Interesting to those who read it. Barb intends to go into the field of Journal- ism. Glee Club 1,2, 3,4 Scriptus 2,3,4 Senior Play Softball 1,2 Barretone 1,2,4 Vice President 2 Pro Merito 3 Dramatic Club 4 M.S.P.C.A. 3 MERTON BAKER MEET Mert is that tall, preoccupied boy that you may see at any time around school. He is greatly inter- ested in many things, and has supplied the answers to questions of interest in classes and outside. He will be remembered for his witty remarks, his chem experiments, and his impossible analogies. Mert has, for the last two years, received the highest marks at school in the Iowa State Exams. He hopes to go to Oberlin College next year and we wish him luck. Prize Speaking 4 Senior Play RICHARD BETTER BURR Dick, or better known as Burr is the happy- go-lucky boy of our class and his permanent smile has constantly added to the gayety of our four year stay at Barre High. He is extremely popular with both the teachers and the students. Many a time he came forth with a helping hand just in time to save the day. Remember specifically the Barn Dance, Junior Prom and S enior Play when Burr offered much needed transportation. To you Burr we wish the best there can be and also to remain as popular as you have been here. ELIZABETH BLAKE BETTY Betty is a quiet lass of the class and a consci- entious worker. She is a serious minded person and willingly does a good deed. However, her closest friends will tell you she has her jovial moments, too. During her four years at Barre High School she has gained fame as one of the pianists in the orchestra. We hear Betty plans to train at Worcester City Hospital and we know, as a nurse she will be a great comfort to many patients because of her capability. Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Callahan 2, 3, 4 FIENE BUFGESS FIPNE Firne has been one of the quiet members of the class but it is known that she possesses a keen sense of humor and a remarkable disposition. Her friendliness is just one example of her likable personality and her willingness to help has always been a welcome factor in her four years at Barre High. Firne has worked hard at her studies during the years and as a reward she received her Pro Merito last June. Pro Merito 3 SARA CELONA TUFFY Tuffy has been known in her four years at Barre High by her undpunted jovial disposition which com- pares to none other in our class. She has majored in the commercial course and hopes to acquire a position in a newspaper office after graduating. Tuffy played softball and is a fanatic base- ball enthusiast. Her leisure time (if any) she devotes to her hobby of collecting post cards and theater stubs. Through her pleasing personality she has won many friends. ' We wish her luck wherever she goes. Scriptus 4 Barretone 4 Softball 1,2, 3, 4 FAY DICKSON FAY Fay, although a quiet member of the class. Is always cheerful and willing to help those who need it. She has been a great classmate in work or play and her sincere character makes her the friend of all. Fay seems shy, but those, thoroughly acquainted with her, find she has a pleasing personality and subtle humor. Fay ' s dramatic ability was demonstrated in the Christmas Play. Fay ' s de termlna tion and studious manner will bring her success in the career she has chosen, that of floriculture at Mass. State. Pro Meri to 3 ROMEO DILI EERO RAMSEY Ramsey Is one of the friendliest and most popu- lar persons In the Senior class. He Is very versatile and carefree. Ramsey has been on the basketball team for two years and plays his guard position admirably. He likes to play baseball and has been on the team for three years. During the past year, Ramsey has been taking flying lessons in a Piper Cub. He hopes to make aviation his career and to practically live in the sky. Everyone will remember Ramsey for his debates in history class but most of all for his friendly manner. Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Baseball 2, 3, 4, Basketball 3, 4 p:va grimes eva Every class has at least one practical joker and In our case, Eva has been the one who has helped make our four years at Barre High a very enjoyable time. With her cheerfulness and ready laugh, Eva our Cow- boy gal has supplied much of the goodfeeling which is so eminent in our class. We ' ll all miss Eva for her cowboy yodeling and her humorous wise cracks. Her willingness to help has been appreciated greatly and we know Eva will succeed in whatever she takes up. Good luck, Eva, and keep smiling. Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 BARBARA HINDLEY BABS Babs is one of the nicest girls in our class and is noted for her exceptionally good looks and the fine way she dresses. Although she does not make friends very easily, those who know her well find she has a most charming personality and is indeed a very jovial person. Babs will always be remembered for the realistic sleep-walking part she took in the Senior play and portrayed so well. As a beautician we know she will succeed and the class of ' 46 wishes her the very best of luck. Senior Play FLORENCE JOHNSON JOHNNY Johnny, that ' s her nick-name and a Detter one couldn ' t be found. It fits her personality and sounds as gay as she reaily is. Johnny is a studious girl out she doesn ' t overdo it. Her helping hand has always Deen ap- preciated, the Seniors--especiaily the cast of the Senior play — will always rememoer the great j ' od she did as prompter for our production. She wants to be a medical secretary, and we ' re all sure she ' ll reach her goal. V. ' e wish her luck at Lasaiie Junior College. Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4. Prompter 4 ROSS KAHLSON GUS Gus Is that fellow with the caustic sense of humor you can find in Room 7 noon hours. He is usually in a cooperative mood, and if you want someone to solve a tough problem for you, Gus is the one to seek, for he possesses an extensive knowledge of a great many things from chicken-farming to aerodynamics, Gus is quite socially minded too, and is an active member in many organizations. He is plan- ning to enter M.I.T. Glee Club 4 Orchestra 3,4 Pro Merito 3 Debating. 4 Senior Play RUTH KEDDY RUTHIE All of us who chum with Ruthie know her to be one of our best companions. Ruthie ' s hobbies are horses and clay modeling. She has a talent for painting and she wishes to make it her life ' s am- bition. Ruthie has been a good nurse to various people who have visited the nurse ' s room and her humor has raised the morale of many a student. She has also been very useful as a typist and has competed in many activities throughout her four years. Here ' s wishing you the best of luck. Scriptus 4 Glee Club 3,4 Softball 1,2, 3, 4 GLORIA MACKAY GLORIA Gloria is the kind of friend almost everyone would like to have. She is not an active or boister- ous type of Individual, but rather a quiet person with a good sense of humor and an even disposition. Gloria always has her lessons prepared, is stu- dious, and is willing to help out in whatever way she can. In whatever she tries, we may be sure that Gloria will always come out on top, as her ambition will see her through even the toughest spots. We are sure that Gloria will make a grand success In her future years. YOLA MACKAY YOLA One of the friendliest and most willing of the Senior girls Is our lass from Barre Plains. Though Yola knew very few people when she started school, she soon became endeared to all her classmates. Though ratner on the quiet side, Yola nas al- ways been willing to help and has participated in many extra curricular activities. This year she took charge of obtaining ads for the Senior Play in Barre Plains. Yola plans to go to New York to take up telephone operating after she graduates, and we wish her the best of luck. FANNIE MAIO LUCKY Fannie is the conservative type of girl with a pleasant disposition and that quality of helpful- ness. Her complacent smile is forever appearing when it is needed most. Her outstanding ability along the commercial line is most noteworthy and it is certain that some day she will be of great value to a large concern. Luck ' s willingness to help others makes her a desirable companion for everyone. We all wish you success in whatever you do. Scriptus 4 Barretone 3, 4 Softball 4 JOHN MILLER JACK Jack, one of our more active class members, has promoted much of the humor and good will in our four years of learning in Barre High. As one of the live wires of the class. Jack, besides being an exceptionally good student, has decided sporting ambitions and abilities. After graduation Jack plans to enter Holy Cross as a Pre-Medical student. Upon the acceptance of his application, Jack cracked, De Grosa ' s, worries are over now. Barretone 3,4 Basketball 3,4 Baseball 3,4 Pro Merito 3 Senior Play CHESTER MORRISON CHET Chet ' s nimble wit has meant humor to his classmates since his arrival from Townsend at the beginning of our sophomore year. This outstanding trait led to his choice as title character in Cat O ' Nine Tails, our Senior Play. In his spare time, you may find Chet in the dark-room at his No. 2 hobby, or on the treacherous ski-trails of the White Mountains at his No. 1 hobby. In the ensuing four years. New Hampshire Univer- sity will not be without humor. Senior Play Barretone 4 ESTELLE PANACCIONE LULU Lulu is one of the outstanding athletes of the class. She has decided artistic ability and is al- ways willing to lend a helping hand where art is concerned. We hope some day that her artistic abil- ity will help her to become a success in the outside world . Lulu ' s pleasing appearance and personality make her a peach of a gal . She has contributed much to the success of her class and we know she will succeed in whatever she undertakes. Barretone 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Dramatic Club 4 Volleyball 1, 2, 3 Softball 1, 2 Tennis 1, 2 M.S.P.C.A. 2 MARY PULIAFICO C HOLLY Mary is well known through school for her wit and humor. Through her four years in high school she has been a friend and a help to everyone. Her hobby is collecting the latest phonograph records of her favorite swoon croons . Mary is well known for her arawing ability and has won praise from her fellow classmates for character portraits. Her one ambition lies in the field of com- mercial art and we know Mary will be successful and happy in whatever she takes up. Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4 Softball 2 Debating 3 Prize Speaking 1 M.S.P.C.A. 2,4 NATALEE RICE NAT There is no need of introducing Nat. Everyone knows her by her famous giggle and wit. She is a conscientious worker and willingly undertakes tasks in a good-natured way. We can ' t forget Natalee ' s acting in the Christmas Play as a henpecking wife. Never a dull moment . Hat is often found busily engaged typing material for the Scriptus. Wherever she goes she is accompanied by her insepar able pal, Fannie. Natalee ' s pleasing personality and ambition are destined to bring her success. Scriptus 4 Softball 4 Barretone 3,4 Glee Club 4 Pro Merito 3 NORMA SALO NORM Norm is one of our classmates who tends to be a bit shy; yet she makes a wonderful companion. As a rule she is very cheerful and is always willing to c ooperate . She enjoys Chemistry Lab, above all else and we hope she will find success in her chosen field. The majority of us saw her in the Senior Play, Cat O ' Nine Tails, when she portrayed the pai’t of an Irish maid. Although it was only a small part, she did very well for she seemed to have a knack for that Irish accent. Good luck. Norm. Senior Play JAMES SCOTT JIM Jim is one of our most energetic classmates. Much of his spare time is devoted to studying music especially the violin. He has displayed a great deal of talent with voice and Instruments and has been active in many musical activities at Barre High School. Jim is a good-natured fellow and his keen sense of humor has brightened many a dull moment. His tantalizing laugh will always be remembered by his classmates. We wish the best of success and happiness to a swell classmate. Glee Club 3,4 Orchestra 1,2, 3, 4 Callahan 1,3 EUGENIA SIECZKARSKI JIGGS Jiggs is very pleasant to know. She is full of enthusiasm and always eager to be of assistance to anyone. Her cheerful disposition, personality, and friendliness have won her many friends. She is very fond of sports, participating in basketball, volleyball, and softball, and writing the Girls Sports for the Scriptus. Eugenia ' s ambition is to be a telephone oper- ator . Having her as a classmate has helped make our four years in Barre High enjoyable, and Jiggs is one pal who will be missed in the years to come. Barretone 4 Scriptus 4 Glee Club 4 Pro Merito 3 Basketball 3 Volleyball 1, 2 Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 SYLVIA SNYDER SYL Throughout her four years in Barre High, Syl has been voted the girl with tne best disposition. She is also a personality plus girl and certainly lives up to her reputation of friendliness and good feeling. She is always willing to help someone out, and a good example of that was ner diligent work on the Junior Prom decorations. She plans to be a Medical Secretary and we know her sunny smile will be welcome in any Doctor ' s office. Secretary 1 JOSEPH SPASARO JOE Quiet and restrained Joe possesses the admi- rable quality of being able to laugh at a joke on himself. His chemistry genius might be compared with that of Edison. Although Joe never took an active part in the school sports curriculum, his lusty cheering could always be heard above the others at basketball games, and in the intra-class football games he proved him- self an unstoppable halfback. Joe ' s tenor voice v ill always be remembered as a feature of general chorus. His quiet laughter, and gentle humor will never be forgotten by any of his classmates. JUNE SWINDELL GWENDY Gwendy has the ability to study and to know her school subjects very well. Taking full ad- vantage of her four years of drawing, she did remark- ably well in painting some of the scenery for our Senior Play, Cat O ' Nine Tails. The Scriptus has found Gwendy to be an excel- lent class reporter this year and she showed her dramatic ability by acting in our Christmas play. We know Gwendy v ill succeed in whatever she tries because of her cheerfulness and willingness . M.S.P.C.A. 3,4, Pro Merito 3 Scriptus 4 LEO TAMKUS LEO Leo Is one -of the more quiet members of the class of 46. Despite his shyness he often contributes comical answers and should the subject be automobiles he can really go to town. Bearing well in mind our Senior Play, we all express our thanks to Leo for providing us with the sound effects and property arrangements. Leo ' s ambition is to become an engineer and we know that he will be a great success in this chosen profession. Glee Club 1,2,4 Senior Play RALPH WILBUR PERCY Ralph is one of the busiest fellows in our class. He has an agreeable personality and when- ever assistance is needed Ralph willingly lends a helping hand. His reigning interest seems to be music and poetry. In work ne has labored diligently and in play he has been jolly and humorous. We will rememoer how, through untiring efforts, he has managed many of the affairs of our class, including the business managing of the Junior Prom and the Barretone. Scriptus 4 Barretone 4 Senior Play Basketoall 3,4 Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4 DOROTHY WITT DOTTIE Dot has a part in most of our school activities as she is very versatile. Dancing is one of Dot ' s natural talents, but she also sings and plays the piano. Dot, though a member of the girl ' s basketball team, will be remembered in connection with sports, mostly for her remarkable cheerleading of which she was in charge. We hope Dot will achieve many good things in the future and reach the goal she has set for herself. Scriptus 3 Barretone 3,4 ball 3,4 Volleyball 1,2,3, Senior Play Dramatic Club Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4 Basket- Tennis 1,2 Pro Merito 3 4 SENIORS IN SERVICE Bruce Lloyd Alfred Terroy Richard Cody Tom Glencross HELLO WORLD Are those gold paned roads for me? Those that reach across the burning sky Those that bow before the shining stars Are they for me? Do you mean that I should trod them? That I should pick my way? That I should walk those diamonds Or that sunbeam’s startled ray? Oh it’s all encased in silver. Do you entrust me pray? Me? To choose some journey On my graduation day? They’re all so like a melody A concert and the sea, Rising like a rhapsody Whose song is haunting me. Which shall I choose? They beckon All across the years Sprinkled here with stardust. Sprinkled there with tears. Those golden roads, they haunt me. They becken and they turn. Lilting soft expressions Like the cadence of the fern. But are they really golden? Or shall they tarnish soon? Are the mountains only hidden By the glories of the moon? And see that dark road yonder. How it turns and twists so free. Will its darkness sudden ending Near the beauties of the sea? So here I’m standing proudly In my silken gown of white, Y ith a piece of parchment paper And a vision glowing bright. The diamonds and the sunbeams Always shield a shallow world, But the straight path and the narrow Is a banner brightly furled. 6 1 y t ‘ t w — xiU . XXXX ZY- I . Y- 1 iXj i - ioLt - — s ' 7 ; s 7Z v J - — 75 - tS- r 7 T w- • j? 7 T ' tlju 7 XX Z -K O XXX XX Xx XL- X XXX Y X ' r “X 7 X XXXxaX xX 1 , TT- |£jk_ A ycr-. u u O XfXJ a s ' u ' j f % - XX - ' ' ; - (3 j+f- ' L -— JV 3 S Jp . -tL c- 1 f ■ J ?K: ' ' ... A7 ' ZXX ' ' TXX ' X XXXX 1 Jx xJ Tx jx t lW xtt X’ yyX rr XX X L r A +’ , ,£a 77 f aT dr X— x x xx XxxX- h TyX ‘ ■ ■ “ 7X lA X 7 TtTy xXT 1 - f ) 3 c jf ' ‘ l MC XX EDITORIALS ON THE THRESHOLD This phrase has been used many thousands of times before, and will, in all probability be used many times in the future, but each time it appears, it always conveys a new meaning, different from its meaning last year or the year before. Each year, under this heading, are to be found these words. Never before had a graduating class faced as unique and challenging a future as we do, yet next year the class of 47 will say the same thing, and it will hold just as true for them. By that time, many of the pro- blems which confronted us today will have been solved, but newer ones will have come up to take their places. The next year will not see the eradication of the selfish Nationalism, which, if not remedied, will engulf us in another world con- flict; yet before too many years pass, it must and will be solved. The same applies to all the other problems and difficulties which con- front us today. At this rate, one would think that Utopia must soori be attained. The fact remains, however, that these difficulties are yet to be surmounted, and that it is up to our generation to conquer them. The quality of the job we do will determine the kind of world we ' ll hand to the next generation. Good or bad; peace or war; order or chaos; the choice is ours; it ' s up to us. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION The search for the basis of a just and durable peace inevitably brings one to looking for the; least common denominators of life. Before work can be begun on a superstructure of international cooperation a foundation must be laid in agreement by all peoples on certain principles But what are these principles to be? What is so common among men as to be the key to universal con- cord? What are the things which exist upon which all men can agree? At present there are none l Today, on every side we find men have warped conceptions of religion, education, justice and benevolence. Therefore, it appears that the one main obstacle to world peace is the lack of a uniform sys- tem of educating the people of the world in the principles of democracy Mankind must be educated by a well- conceived uniform method of educa- tion in the idea that the people and not their leader are supreme. It must be understood however, that government will not be the only subject taught in this internation- al school. The curriculum should include trade, industry, and all subjects and sciences germane to the general welfare and advancement of civilization. The men and women who govern this great educational system should be experts who have a prac- tical, experienced understanding of the methods and requirements necessary to mold this great human- itarian device into perfection. The funds would be supplied by the governments of the world by apportioned taxation. If this system, which has taken its first step in the American occupation of Japan, is put into effect, not only will it serve as a sturdy foundation for world peace, but it will revolutionize the ap- parent obscurity towards the fields of modern development that exist in many countries today. President Richard Beard Vice President Ann Crowley Secretary Ina Belida Treasurer Gerald Agar Frances Be chan Francis Boardway Anthony Capello Robert Carpenter Mary Comacchia Josephine DiFonzo Frances Dogul Reginald Franciose Lauris Glidden Mae Louise Jezyk George Janulevicus Myra Keddy Nunzi Maio Anna Mastronardo Patricia McAndrew Martha Nason Priscilla Perry Rita Power Angeline Prada Lena Puliafico Betty Salo Joseph Salvadore John Sokol Frank Sottile Evelyn Swindell Julia Washburn Phyllis Whitney JUNIOR J-IJST ORY As v e ascend the steps into our beloved school, the famil- iar tune of School Days was brought to our minds, for once again we were returning to school in order to gain a more ad- vanced education. Class officers were immediately elected and the outcome was Richard Beard as President, Ann Crowley, Vice President, Gerald Agar, Treasurer, and Ina Belida, Secretary. The yearly magazine drive commenced with each member of the Junior class eager to be pronounced the victor but to our amazement we won the third place honors which really wasn ' t Dad after two years of exercising. Remember tne Freshman- Junior social? Certainly we remem- ber this occasion at which everyone enjoyed himself. Another outstanding event that took place in October was the spaghetti supper and dance we gave. What made this affair successful was the generous aid given in preparing the meal by several mothers of the pupils and each student ' s earnestness to help. Mrs. Powers, our English teacher, resigned and her place was filled by Mrs. Arnold, another teacher who we think is grand . Seven fellow students left school in order to work or enlist in the armed forces. Among our friends who departed from school and answered Uncle Sam ' s call for sailors were James Rich, Sam Staiti, and Nick Simeone. During the basketDall season, several members of the class including boys and girls, participated in the sport with great enthusiasm and zeal and each player proved to be an efficient basketball fan. Pat McAndrew took up her position as cheer leader and did a wonderful job along with the other two cheer leaders . Each memoer of the class agreed to deposit twenty-five cents each week toward his class ring. This task proved to be very beneficial to each ring buyer. The beautifully designed class rings were presented at the annual Junior Promenade neld on the evening of May 17, 1946. Russ Holland ' s orchestra fur- nished tne music for dancing. At tne graduation exercises the pro-merito pins will be awarded to several Juniors, wno for tne past tnree years have been honor students. Soon our third year at Barre Hign will come to a close and each of us is looking forward to next year when we ' ll De the Sophisticated Seniors . JUNIOR JJ3ES NAME FAVORITE PASTIME FAMOUS FOR COLLOQUIALISMS Gerald Agar Charming the girls His handsome face Oh Yeah Richard Beard Barbara Being late Come on you babe Prances Bechan Climbing hills of Oakham That giggle What ' s the mat ' ter with you? Ina Belida A Freshman Her sweet face Fresh! Francis Boardway Skipping school That line of his What a gal ! Tony Capello Gping to the movies His murder stories You don ' t say Robert Carpenter Wolfing His haircut Boy! Mary Cornacchia Listening to Bing Crosby Being intelligent You ' re not kidding Ann Crowley Playing the trumpet Artistic ability Oh nuts ! Josephine DiFonzo A dark-haired Senior Her dancing And that ' s all Frances Dogul Driving Slowness Ye Gads I Reggie Franciose Moving his seat His laugh Hiya Honey Lauris Glidden Exp er iment ing Being silly Sure George Janulevicus Missing the bus That serious look Wanna bet? Mae-Louise Jezyk Driving that Ford Charming Gildo That man! Myra Keddy That sailor Playing basketball Holy Cow! Nunzio Maio A Sophomore Being so smart You ain ' t kidding Anna Mastronada Looking nice Her lovely hair Never Patricia McAndrew Laughing Talking Her vitality Hubba-Hubba Martha Nason Typing Her smile Gosh Pricilla Perry Dreaming of the West Her athletic ability You bet! Rita Powers Working That Annapolis pin Oh Gee! Angie Prada Dating Writing Letters Ish Ka Bibble Lena Puliafico Writing Her voice Gee! Betty Salo Having a good time Her laugh My Stars and Gart-ers Joe Salvadore Bowling Basketball I don ' t know John Sokol Playing the trumpet Making baskets Ya Frank Sottile Talking That look in his eye Holy Mackeral Evelyn Swindell Walking Quietness Oh, No! Julia Washburn Physics Lab Being so neat Get out of her Phyllis Whitney Art work First Jr. at school O.K. Pres 5-dent Vice President Secretary Treasurer Charles Allen Mildred Bechan Dora Capetti Frances Celona Nunzio Celona Beatrice Cilley Alfred Decoteau Ethel Drolet Irene Finan Margaret Flynn Irene Heyes Charlotte Higgins Janice Little Dominic Mallozzi Bertha Maynard John Milan Jeanne Miller Virginia Mucha Elizabeth Murphy Louie Patraccone Louise Perry Viola Persechino Robert Smith Freda Keddy Catherine Celona Charles Mallozzi Dorothy Potter Phillipa Puliafico Harry Quick Anthony Ricchiazzi Bertyne Rice Walter Rich Phyllis Riendeau George Roberts Loretta Scarlet Orville Sheldon Domenic Sidote Amerigo Simeone Gildo Simeone Catherine Soucie Stephen Spasaro Lewis Spinney Robert Swindell Arnold Trifilo Matthew Varnot Alvin Wyman George Yankowskas Gordon Young SOPHOMORE HJSTORY We could hardly wait to climb those steps to Barre High on September 4th. This year, although still a year from being an upperclassman we were no longer subject to the torment and ridicule of being Freshmen. Now, indeed, in Mr. Flynn ' s language we were Wise Morons. ' We quickly readjusted ourselves to the school grind and in our first class meeting we decided upon class dues and elected as officers: Bob Smith, presi- dent; Freda Keddy, vice-president; Catherine Celona, secretary; Charles Mallozzi, Treasurer. The Magazine drive marked the beginning of our extra curricular activities. Although we couldn ' t beat the Juniors and Seniors, we ' ll never forget the fun knocking at doors from here to Worcester trying to sell subscriptions. Some of us even tried at Holy Cross. In the schools world series between the Tigers and Cubs several Sopho- mores, Mallozzi, Milan, Patraccone, Rice, Rich, Simeone, Varnot, Young, Ricchi- azzi. Spinney, and Yankowskas, showed that our class had plenty of the old fight We ' ll never forget our own baseball game with the Freshmen. Of course we defeated them, but we must admit they played well, and had us worried for awhile In the true spirit of Halloween faiss Bugbee presented The Soft Hearted Ghost ' in which Irene Finan, Betty Murphy, Robert Swindell, John Milan, and Robert Smith took part, again making the rest of the classes know that the Sophs weren ' t sitting back and taking life easy. With Thanksgiving atmosphere, a second play was presented, Turkey Turns the Tables, in which Dominic Sidoti starred as a confused Turk and Catherine Celona took the part of an inquisitive sister stirred by the suspicions of Mr. Hassam. At last the great day of the ice-cream party arrived. Our entertainment should have been a lot better, but anyhow we ' ll never forget what a charming, blushing bride Virginia made and what a dainty flower girl Louie was. In November, Barre High entered a basketball season destined to be one of the best. When Coach Mennard announced the boys ' team Charles Mallozzi, our Soph captain and Gildo Simeone were on. Ten Sophomore girls made the girls ' team and several were star players. At the close of the season our own Sopho- more team trimmed the upperclassmen in a series of three games. In January, those who attended enjoyed a delicious chicken supper cooked by our mothers and later on spent an enjoyable evening dancing to the tuneful strains of O ' Brien ' s orchestra. We ' ll never forget how Mr. Learson auctioned off two pounds of butter. A good number of Sophomores attended the Freshmen Social and were enter- tained by pianists and soloists which although very good could not compare with our own boy ' s orchestra which made its debut at the Sophomore Social. The end of the year brought with it many extra-curricular activities, the M.S.P.C.A. in which many art students participated and debating in which a team composed of Bob Smith, Dora Capetti, and Viola Persechino, defeated an opposing team on which Catherine Celona debated, with Irene Finan as substitute. These debaters were rewarded with a trip to Boston and a debate with the Boston Latin School. There Catherine Celona was judged the best speaker. In prize speaking Viola Persechino and Kay Soucie competed. Again the Sophs were on top with Viola carrying off first place with a story, filled with suspense, of a man who robbed himself. Several Sophs are also eagerly looking forward to Callahan. Summing up our 2nd eventful year at high we feel that our class has contri- buted its share to the glory which has made our own Barre High the best school around here, and we hope when we return as upperclassmen that we will go on to bigger and better activities. SOPHOMORE STATJSTJCS NAME Charles Allen Mildred Bechan Dora Capetti Catherine Celona Prances Celona Nunzlo Celona Beatrice Cilley Alfred Decoteau Ethel Drolet Irene Flnan Margaret Flynn Irene Heyes Charlotte Higgins Freda Keddy Janice Little Charles Mallozzi Dominic Mallozzi Bertha Maynard John Milan Jeanne Miller Virginia Mucha Elizabeth Murphy Louie Patracone Louise Perry Viola Persechino Dorothy Potter Philippa Puliafico Harry Quick Tony Ricchiazzi Bertyne Rice Walter Rich Phyllis Riendeau George Roberts Loretta Scarlet Orville Sheldon Dominic Sidoti Amerigo Simeone Gildo Simeone Robert Smith Catherine Soucie Stephen Spasaro Lewis Spinney Robert Swindell Arnold Trifilo Matthew Varnot Alvin Wyman George Yankowskas Gordon Young FAVORITE PASTIME Horses Exploring Oakham Talking Soda jerking Bookkeeping B.W.C.C . Sports Poultry Working hard Riding Merton Elaine Caring for children Dane ing Piano playing Girls Florence Out-of-town dates Wolfing Fooling with Viola Gloria Blowing bubble gum Dreaming of ? Girl Scouts Fooling with Jeanne Writing notes Studying Chickens History Horses Dreaming Singing Detention Piano playing Dreaming Studying Chewing gum Girls Being busy Bowling Reading Baseball Being corny Drawing Working Eating Having fun Talking FAMOUS FOR Hall table talks Oakham drawl Corny jokes Dimples Banjo Unruly hair Remarks Winning prizes Smile Horsemanship Interesting notes Quietness Blonde hair Red hair Southern drawl Physique G. I. clip Hair styles Writing notes Laugh Hair Jokes Cute wave History marks Page boy Making baskets Trumpet Cute ways Attending church Making Cookies Pitching Smiling Smile Boyish ways Cute ways Laugh Hair Physique Brains Laugh Mustache Dancing Laughing Laugh Hair Being studious Wittiness Jokes COLLOQUIALISMS I know Not that Tutti fruit i You kill me Phooey Oh no, not that My, my What Oh, my back Nerts Why Honest Oh, brother Phooey That ' s not true Hi ya, kid O.K. No, honest Hubba, hubba Natch Hubba, hubba Oo-la-la Gee whiz Hi ya For Pete ' s sake Hi there Ha, ha Crimis sake You kidding Gee, no Oh yeah Zat so Nuts Hey, stupid Hey, you Meanscuella Mama mia You ' re crazy Oh, nuts Holy cow I don ' t know Oh, no Ha, ha You kidding What Let me think Hey, stupid Hey, Zeke President Lester Backus Vice President Anne Stevenson Secretary Joyce Sawtell Treasurer Paul Snyder Arthur Allen Daisy Adomaitis Rose Aliquo Stanley Andrukonis Everitt Bacon Richard Baker James Bentley Isabel Better Althea Brown Shirley Carpenter Albert Chakuas Ramona Chapman John Cirelli Marion Cometo Jean Cummings Ruth Dogul Eleanor Flemming Pauline Foster Dolores Franciose Carmelo Giarusso Virginia Gulino Dolores King Ethel Keddy Sally Lang Wilbert Lincoln Herbert Lindblad Demaris MacKay Angelina Maio Sam Marsella Margaret Morris Merle Morse William Morse Allan Nurmi Elaine O ' Brien Douglas Panaccione Teresa Panaccione James Rice Frank Ricotta Richard Roberts Donald Rebokus Romeo Salvadore Earl Sample Leona Skowyra Dorothy Tolman Anthony Trio Ralph Wells Lawrence Wilkins Victoria Winters F RESHjVJAN rJJS r ORY Finally the day we had long awaited with both hope and fear in our hearts had arrived; at last we were Freshmen. As we girls boldly came In the front door we were greeted by a group of Sophomore girls and taken to the basement where a basin of what looked like inky water awaited us. You can imagine our fear l But thank goodness they were only fooling us. The boys fared far worse, however, because they really received a ducking and in a most fragrant solution. Soon the bell rang and we all assembled in a very large classroom v hich we easily managed to fill. As soon as we were all nicely situated, two men walked into the room. Soon we found that they were Mr. Allen and Mr. Flynn. After a short lecture on the rules of Barre High Mr. Allen left us to our homeroom teacher, Mr. Flynn, who informed us later that we certainly were a scared looking group. Soon another bell rang and we were on our way to our first class. During the day several of the new students got lost. This, however can happen to the best of us. Finally the last bell rangl At last our first day at B. H. S. was at an end. On Friday of our first week we had our first assembly. We all shook with fright. The upper classmen clapped and cheered as we came in and took our seats. Of course, the upper classmen had to yell for solos by the freshmen, so we troup- ed up on the stage and sang one of the school songs. The rendition, however was none too successful and finally we managed to make our way back to our seats. We really didn ' t know whether or not to believe Mr. Flynn when he said, ’’Now the worst is over. Our first social came when the Junior class wanted to get better acquainted with us. They gave us a very pleasant time and we danced until 11:45. Rather late for fresh , don ' t you think? School went along smoothly until a week before Christmas, when everyone was wracking his brain to think of a gift to give the lucky fellow whose name he had drawn. At our second social, the Christmas Social, we had a wonderful time giving and receiving the much- thought- of gifts, and dancing the rest of the even- ing. After this social and our week of vacation, we came back to school all ready to settle down to books, books, and more books. After Christmas Mrs. Powers left and consequently, the Seniors took immediate possession of Mr. Flynn for the rest of the year. As a result we gained Miss Bugbee, the Math teacher. In February, hearts and flowers made a big impression on the freshmen, on Valentine ' s Day. Along came March and with It the St. Patricks Day Social. We, the freshmen gave a social to the whole school and it was quite a success. The Orange Tournament was another new adventure for the freshmen. V. r e certainly enjoyed those Basketball games. In April the freshmen followed the crowd and joined the Easter Parade. In May and June their thoughts will turn to Class Day and Graduation where they will spend their last days as Freshmen, putting chairs out on the lawn and doing odd jobs for the Seniors. FRESHMAN FOLLJES NAME Arthur Allen Daisy Adomaitis Rose Aliquo Stanley Andrukonis Lester Backus Everett Bacon Richard Baker Isabel Better Althea Brown Shirley Carpenter Albert Chakuas Raman o Chapman John Cirelli Marion Come to Jean Cummings Ruth Dogul Eleanor Flemming Pauline Foster Dolly Franciose Carnelo Giarusso Virginia Gulino Ethel Keddy Delores King Sally Lang Wilbert Lincoln Herbert Lindblad Demarias MacKay Angelina Maio Samuel Marsella Margaret Morris Merle Morse William Morse Allan Nurmi Elaine O’Brien Douglas Panaccione Theresa Panaccione James Rice Frank Ricotta Richard Roberts Donald Rebokus Romeo Salvadore Earl Sample Joyce Sawtell Leona Skowyra Paul Snyder Ann Stevenson Dorothy Tolman Anthony Trio Robert Bentley Ralph Wells Victoria Winters Larry Wilkins FAVORITE PASTIME Driving tractor Looking at Van Frank Sinatra Baseball Clowning Fooling Fishing Flirting Senior Merle Sitting with girls Writing to Verne Fishing Guertins Piano Poetry Boys Writing to boys Dreaming of Chet Barre Center Chores Robert Walker Bowling Horses Fishing Picking on Wilbert Sewing Piano Losing his place Baseball Fooling Farming Barre Gazette Violin Playing clarinet Sitting with Don Whistling Fooling Throwing things Drawing girls Baseball Studying Day dreaming School work Boy Scouts Oakham Driving Girls Eleanor Roaming around Going to Webster His car FAMOUS FOR Being handsome Cute smile Drawing pictures Quietness His laugh Playing hookey Losing his desk Boys Being quiet Bike riding Writing letters Shyness Dreaming Piano Har dwick Studying Being polite Her hair Dane ing Joan Day dreaming Bike Riding Ware Minding Carol Farming Playing guitar Hair do ' s Quietness His laugh Algebra Detention Flashy shirts Buying coffee Fortune telling Belcher ’ s Losing things Curly hair His Navy pants Writing notes His eyes Canoeing Bothering John Singing Spelling Collecting money Piano Sports Gilbertville Being late His hair Even disposition Fooling COLLOQUIALISMS Femme la bouche Oh brother Cussa cussa Gee Whiz My goodness No kidding Dope Skip it For Pete ' s sake Oh Merle Oh great Hubba, hubba No sir Glory Oh, my gosh Don ' t say Not really My golly Geepers Gosh Sakes My goodness Hubba Noma (Polish) Honest Oh gosh Nutty You ' re kidding Heavens Mmrrrnimmmmmm You can’t do it Beat it What Phooey Oh good How dumb Ah heck How ' s Charlie Oh, I see No Oh, gee By George I don ' t know No kidding Ah Hubba, hubba Skip it Gee I don ' t know No sir I know it now I ' ll say O.K. Editor — Sylvia Heilman Advisor--Paul B. Flynn Business !!anager--Ralph Wilbur Estelle Panaccione Mary Saville Barbara Carlisle Barbara Backus June Swindell Francis Cranston John Miller Rudy Neri Mary Puliafico Fannie Maio Natalee Rice Eugenia Sieczkarski Carmela All quo Anna Mastronardo Irene Finan Robert Smith Ann Crowley Chester Morrison SCRJPTUS The Scriptus, now in its third year of existence, has become a vital part in the lives of Barre High School students. Its accustomed two week publications are looked forward to by everyone at the school. In the fall Barbara Carlisle was elected editor and during the year she has capably managed the Scriptus publications. After a few issues had been printed, the faculty, noticing that the Scriptus was not maintaining a high standard, called together the staff for the purpose of lending constructive ideas to overcome its fallacies. Following this meeting special boxes marked Contributions to the Scriptus were placed in the class rooms so that everyone could express his opinion and contribute ideas. The constituents of the paper are largely, a front page with the latest news of student importance. Class News, reported by an assigned member of each class. Feature, a story or printed article of Interest to students. After these are found pages of Corridor Chatter, Roving Reporter, Sports, Treasure Chest, and Chuckles. Although the paper does not follow true newspaper construction its style aims to give to those working on the staff an idea of newspaper writing. As the pages go to the mimeograph room it has the invigorating air of an industrious press room. We sincerely thank Mr. Flynn and Mrs. Wilder for supervising the Scriptus publications. Their assistance throughout the year has been greatly appre- ciated. SEjNJOR Ihe class of 1946, did it again. Yes, our Senior Play really went over big” . In fact many of the compliments were worded similar to this, The best play I ' ve ever seen produced by a senior class. V e chose Cat O ' Nine Tails, an extremely mysterious three act play which we successfully presented on February 15, 1946 after the usual struggle with rehearsals, sound effects and stage setting. Our scenery constit- uted an immense amount of work, for the last act took place in a cellar. Much credit goes to those who worked so skillfuly and laboriously at this difficult task and our hearty thanks go to the art supervisor, Mrs. Rice. There was really no leading character in this mystery but Mary Saville who played the part of a female Sherlock Holmes by the name of Miss Smith, and John Miller who portrayed that serious, deep- thinking part of father seemed to have had the greatest number of lines. John ' s nervous wife, so dramatically played by Barbara Backus, kept that tense and horror fearing atmosphere forever present. Barbara Hindley seemed just a fit to that mysterious sleep-walking part and when she suddenly changed and held them at the point of a gun, well, weren ' t we just utterly amazed? Then there was Jimmie Gordon, in private life Ross Karlson, who was, to the astonishment of his parents secretly married to the old caretaker ' s daughter, Betty, played by Sylvia Heilman. Jacob, the caretaker, was portrayed by Ronald Fish who just loved that gray hair. The deep thinker, Merton Baker, gave the clumsy detec- tive part just what it needed. Norma was a fine Irish maid with the name of Bridget. Her daughter Peggy who insisted she knew something was played by Dottie Witt. Henry, that comical chore boy who was always reciting Shakespeare and who, to our preat surprise turned out to be the villian, Cat-O-Nine- Tails, was cleverly portrayed by Chester Morri son . In all three scenes of this weird production the action v;as fast and suspense everlasting. Mr. Gordon had in his possession some valu- able international papers and had gone to his lodge near the Canadian border thinking that there they would be safe. However, he received mysterious notes signed by the Cat-O-Nine- Tails and oh, such queer things happenedl At long last the villian is caught by none other than Betty ' s dog. Rover, and who should it be, but that supposedly innocent chore boy, Henry. We had some grand times working together in order to make our pley a success and we deeply appreciate Mr. Flynn ' s patience and efforts. CAST Mr. Gordon Mrs. Gordon — Jacob Webber- Betty W r ebber- Miss Maitland John Miller Henry Chester Morrison Barbara Backus Jimmy Gordon--Ross Karlson Ronald Fish Fox Merton Baker Sylvia Heilman Miss Smith Mary Saville Barbara Hindley Bridret-- Norma Salo Peggy Dottie Witt This year as a unique and different activity for students, a dramatic club v as formed by our newest member of the faculty. Miss Marjorie Bugbee. As it was in an embryonic stage, only two plays were produced but they proved very successful and highly entertaining. The first play entitled The Soft Hearted Ghost, was presented in October as a Halloween assembly program. The major plot was based around the actions of Father and Mother Ghost and their son, Engleheart portrayed by John Miller, Barbara Backus and Bob Smith respectively. Other members of the cast consisted of Sylvia Heilman as the romantic interest; Bob Swindell as her boyfriend; John Milan, master of cere- monies and the masqueraders, Irene Finan, Betty Murphy, Joyce Sawtell, Pat McAndrew, Dot Witt, and Estelle Panaccione. Remember Dot and Estelle as the boy masqueraders? The second play, portrayed around Thanksgiving, was a laugh-packed mystery entitled Turkey Turns the Tables in which four characters took part. Frances Bechan, Catherine Celona and Lester Backus played the members of the Marston family, while their plot was based upon the mysterious actions of the Man from Turkey whom the children suspected of being a spy. Both plays proved to be successful and it is hoped that the club, organized this year, will continue in the future. The casts wish to thank Miss Bugbee for her untiring direction and the students wish to extend to Mr. Allen their deepest appreciation for allowing the special periods for the plays. CHRISTMAS PLAY On December 21, 1945, at the Annual Christmas Alumni Social, the Senior class presented their Christmas play before a large and apprecia- tive audience. Christmas at Barney McGee ' s with L oss Karlson playing the part of the soured Barney, was a comedy in two acts consisting of a large cast and several unique members. Francis Cranston and Barbara Backus, as Barney ' s nephew and niece Jerry and Kitty, saved the day for their party by winning the hand of Mary Marshall, appropriately portrayed by Mary Saville, vocal; Francis Cranston, piano; Ann Crowley, trumpet; and the quartette, Rudy Neri, James Scott, Ronald Fish and Ralph Wilbur. Other members of the cast were the talkative Higglefud twins, Sylvia Heilman and Estelle Panaccione; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thorne, Natalee Rice and Leo Tamkus; the housekeeper. Fay Dickson; Horace and Bessie, Mert Baker and Barbara Carlisle; extras, June Swindell and Ann Crowley. The play managed to go over in spite of all the trials and tribulations that had promised a dark performance, and it was with much appreciation for the fine direction of Mrs. Powers that the Seniors again received congratulations for a Job well done. Again this year, as in years past, the Glee Club was formed soon after the fall season of school had begun. Fol- lowing the pattern of previous years, the combined voices of both boys and girls were blended into one group meeting every Monday. This group proved of admirable quality and seemed capable of upholding the distinction established by former Glee Clubs. One item of particular notice was the fact that a large portion of the club consisted of Seniors who had participated in the Glee Club for the majority of their years at Earre High. This caused a flurry of interest among the Seniors taking part in this activity, and after approval by several members of the faculty, the idea materialized into what is known as the Senior Choir. Ihe Choir, consisting of eighteen members all of v hom are in Glee Club, made its debut at the Senior Tea in October. Two appearances were made at the Women ' s Club in Barre, one at the South Barre Women ' s Club, and at the annual Christmas Social, this talented group, clad in their robes, presented a beautiful candlelight procession in an appropriately dark- ened hall. Later in the year, the choir was asked to sing at a school assembly during a Thursday morning music period. In March a trip was made to Oakham where the group entertained at a program following a public supper. Many people will remember the excellent singing of this group and a great deal of praise has been given to this year ' s graduates because of the fine work accomplished by these music students. To Miss Helen Chase, the Glee Club members, and espec- ially the Seniors, wish to extend their deepest appreciation and warmest thanks for the fine instruction she has given us. AKJNG The annual Prize Speaking Contest, held in the school assembly hall was, as always, of great interest to all those who attended. The Contest preliminaries this year were a bit unusual. There were only three boys, thus requiring no tryouts for the boys. The girls, however, went through with the tryouts as usual. The speeches were, indeed, well delivered and interest- ing. After much deliberation, the decision of the judges was finally reached. The results v ere as follows. Girls Viola Persechino Joyce Sawtell Barbara Carlisle Boys Merton Baker Gerald Agar Donald Rebokus DE3ATJMG In September, after his long summer vacation, Mr. Learson returned to school full of strength and vigor. He immediately set the ball rolling for all students interested in debating. At the first assembly an announcement was made about debating, informing all those interested to watch for notice of the first meeting. Several weeks later we all gathered in room four and formed our debating club. Robert Smith was elected president and Viola Persechino, treasurer. We agreed to pay our dues weekly, the amount being ten cents. Mr. Learson immediately set about giving us points on debating and copies to study so that we could have a few practice debates. While we were getting acquainted with the rules and regulations of debating, Mr. Learson wrote letters to several schools, in search of opponents for Barre ' s newly organized debating club. Among the schools contacted, several re- plied that they had no debating team. Spencer and Warren, however an- nounced that they would be able to debate with us, thus arrangements were made, giving the Barre debaters their first start. Up to this time every- thing had been running smoothly. The sun seemed to be shining brightly upon our troup of debaters. Black clouds descended, however, and things began to run less smoothly. The principal of the Spencer school died, thus postponing that debate. Warren, the one school left, suddenly developed an epidemic of scarlet fever. This turn of events certainly discouraged us, but with true Barre spirit we decided to carry on our activity. Through the dark clouds of disappointment came a ray of sunshine to brighten our spirits. Mr. Learson informed us that we were to debate the famous Boston Latin School. This was a great challenge to the Barre de- baters, but we knew that by hard and diligent work we would be able to meet the members of the Latin School with high spirit. In order to prepare for our Boston debate we decided to present the same subject at our annual High School prize debate. Our subject was: Resolved : That the United States Should Accept a Compulsory Health Plan. We pondered endlessly over books and articles, seeking information. When the day of our own debate came the sides were: Affirmative — Mary Cornac- chia, Catherine Celona, and Ross Karlson. Negative — Viola Persechino, Dora Cappeti and Robert Smith. After the arguments of both sides were presented, Mrs. Paul Caroll, announced that the negative due to the number and strength of their arguments won the debate. One week after the Prize Debate Mr. Learson took six debaters to Boston, three of whom participated in the debate with Boston Latin School. These three students were: Catherine Celona, Mary Cornacchia, and Ross Karlson. Although no decision was given as to the winner of the debate, the judges chose a best speaker from each side. Our outstanding speaker was Catherine Celona whose opening debate speech won a warm, enthusiatic response from eight hundred Latin School boys. After a sight-seeing tour of the city, we dined in sumptuous fashion in a private room in the Hotel Kenmore. We feel that this trip was not only an intellectual experience but was a social and cultural one as well. We appreciate the financial support given us by the Barre Women ' s Club and we feel justified in thinking that their confidence in us was not unwarranted. We hope that in the future Barre High will support similiar inter- scholastic trips and develop cultural activities on a wider scale. ORCHESTRA On Monday, two extra periods are added to the day’s schedule. The first extra period is used by the Glee Club and the other period is used by the School Orchestra. The orchestra, ■under the supervision of Miss Chase, is formed by members from the four classes who have musical talent. This is a great opportunity for its members because they learn hov; to play the different ty .es of orchestra pieces and learn how to keep in time and in harmony with the other players. Although the orchestra lost some of its members in last year ' s graduating class, it had several new members to take their places. There are thirteen members in this year ' s orchestra, consisting of eleven boys and two girls. Ann Crowley changed from the trumpet of last year to the saxophone this year; Betty Blake and Robert Smith, as Pianists; James Scott, Violinist; Prank Sottile, Nunzi Maio, Arnold Trifilo, and Amerigo Simeone, Clarinetists; Tony Trio, Stanley Sokol, Domenic Sidoti, Tony Ricchiazzi, Trumpets; Ross Karlson, Drums. The orchestra made its first appearance at the Parent-Teacher ' s Meeting which was held at the beginning of the year. Although we had to play without much practice, we did very well for the first time before the public. Our next appearance found us playing between the acts of the Senior Play. Some of the pieces we played were Summer Breezes, Sea Bubbles, On Parade, and Scarlet and Gray. Although we had to play with our coats on, we were still praised for our good playing. We also played for three of the most important events of the year; Prize Speaking Contest, Callahan Contest, and Graduation. We all hope that many of the students now in high school and the future Freshman class will join the next year ' s orchestra. Francis Crans ton--Captain Center Right Forward Left Forward Right Guard Left Guard BARRE UPSETS SANDERSON, 29-28, Gildo Simeone John Sokol Frank Sottile John Miller Rudy Neri Center Right Forward Left Forward Right Guard Left Guard Richard Beard Gerald Agar Joseph Salvadore Charles Mallozzi Romeo DiLibero Cranston Top Scorer Francis Cranston, returning to the game after a week in bed, was top scorer for Barre, racking up 11 tallies, although Ken Lilly, of Sanderson, was top man for the game with 14. George Mennard- -Coach Sanderson Bewildered A scrappy, high spirited Barre quintet scored the major upset of the Tri-State hoop tournament last Saturday night by displaying un- daunted courage and fortitude THEN BOWS TO BROOKFIELD, 40-38 IN TRI-STATE TOURNAMENT r ' ) O Our basketball team was highly successful as it was in past years. Coach George Mennard has undoubtedly accomplished a fine job in coaching teams that have brought fame to Barre High. At the first roll call, twenty-five candidates showed up; and by a simple process of elimination eleven remained. Those were: Francis Cranston, John Miller, John Sokol, Jerry Agar, Frank Sottile, Joseph Salvadore, Gildo Simeone, Richard Beard, Charles Mallozzi, Romeo DiLibero and Rudy Neri--Reggie Franciose was unanimously chosen manager. The first game v as played in Athol against the Y.M.C.A. The result en- hanced the hopes of the oncoming season, for Barre collected an unbelievable 52 points against their opponents 25. After the game, all, except Coach Mennard who had to act as a life guard, enjoyed the beautiful green chlorinated water in Athol ' s majestic swimming pool. Next came Rutland, a spirited hard-fighting quintet which barely skimmed Barre by four baskets and on a repetition of that game, Barre provided keen competition for they were a smoother working group but their inability to eye the basket cost them the game--again by four baskets. The team grew pessimistic after many defeats. This was largely due to the absence of Francis Cranston, the captain and star of the team, who received a leg injury and was bothered by it throughout the season. A few days later Barre traveled to North Brookfield where they met their strangest opponents of the season. Barre outplayed and outscored them for the first half. But at the second half North Brookfield demonstrated what experi- ence means in playing ball. They walked away with the game, obtaining 39 points against Barre ' s 22 points. Next on Barre ' s schedule was Hardwick, a traditional rival. This game was fashioned in a see-saw procession. Each team never extended lead more than two points except at the final minutes when a few mid-floor shots brought up Hard- wick ' s score and ended disastrously for Barre. The West Streeters were well along the road to failure. Fortunately, two defeats against a weak Princeton Team Jumped up their hopes, and from there on Barre fought like Barre and Barre won like Barre. Hardwick was one of the teams that felt the smashing blows. Barre waited for that moment to get revenge and got it by a clear 25-10 victory. Other games won were those with the Orange Junior Varsity and Warren High. For the third consecutive year, Barre was elected to compete in the Tri- State-Tournament held in the Orange High School Gym. In the first game, against New Salem, we easily won 50-25. With a congregation of rooters, Barre traveled to Orange to battle against Sanderson Academy. Sanderson led all the way until Barre slowly mounted in the last few seconds. In the last quarter a basket was made by Neri, pushing up the score 29-28 in favor of Barre. This score was sus- tained to the final seconds, but this feat would not have been possible if it hadn ' t been for the desperate efforts which blocked every shot and harried the shooter so much that he missed. Brookfield scored the big photo finish nosing out Barre 40-38 when a guard slapped in a set shot from mid-court just nine seconds before the end of the crucial semi-final championship tourney. Francis Cranston had the honor of receiving a berth on the all tournament team by his shooting and fine performance of leading his team and was awarded a medal and certificate of award. Miss McDonough--Coach Irene Finan--Captain Betty Murphy Betty Cilley Jean Miller Myra Keddy Estelle Panaccione Priscilla Perry Louise Perry Ethel Drolet Left Field Left Guard Left Guard Center Field Utility Center Guard Right Guard Utility The girls basketball sextette has completed another comparatively successful season. This being their second year on the floor, they showed much improvement in shooting baskets, floorwork and teamwork. This year many girls turned out to try for the team, but after some time Miss McDonough announced that the team would be comprised of Dotty Potter, Betty Murphy, Myra Keddy, and Irene Finan as forwards and Louise Perry, Pricilla Perry, Jeanne Miller, Estelle Panaccione, and Betty Cilley as guards. At last the long-awaited first game was played at Templeton. The score was close all through the game but Barre was destined to lose. The score was 22-19 with Betty Murphy high scorer for us. The next game with Rutland saw a victory for the girls. Whether it was because it was a home game or the girls v ere just determined to win no one really knows, but the score was 22-12 with Myra Keddy and Irene Finan tied for high score . Now the team was really on its way and it seemed as though nothing was going to stop them. Their next game was at North Brookfield. That night v as a trying one for the girls. The game was delayed as long as possible and Miss McDonough still hadn’t arrived. The girls played a f ew minut ' es with the coaching of Mr. Allen before Miss McDonough arrived. We won 21-17 with Myra Keddy again high scorer • Or ange w as next on the agenda and the girls v ere scheduled to play the second team, but when the game v a half over they discovered it to be the first team. Barre led through the game until the third quarter by a slight margin, due largely to the expert shooting of Dotty Potter. The third quarter ended with Barre leading by a score of 20-19. Orange tied the score early in the fourth quarter by a free shot, but Dotty Potter came through with a basket v hich put us in the lead. Again Orange tied the score. Only a minute to go! Barre scored another basket! But Orange not willing to be beaten by two points let fly another basket. When the final whistle sounded the score v as tied 24-24. Those last two minutes of that game will always be remembered by both teams and spectators. Next came our old friends, Hardwick. That night one of our players v as sick, leaving the team at a disadvantage. This game ended v ith Barre again at the short end of the score. Finally came the games with Petersham. Barre had to win for more reasons than one. In the first game with the score tied and only a f ew minutes to go. Petersham made a basket, winning the game by only two points. In the second game a miracle happened and from beginning to end Barre had it in the bag. The final score was 38-20. Barre played two successive games with Warren. In both games Barre was ahead up to the half. Then after the half Warren ' s score started creeping up. These both went down as defeats. Revenge! The girls give that as the reason for trimming Princeton. Last year in the first game they ever played they v ere soundly beaten by Princeton. Then and there they vowed that at the next meeting they would win. They did by a score of 28-17. In the return game with North Brookfield, Barre again was the victor; only this time a little more so. Also included in Barre ' s schedule were return games with Hardwick, Prince- ton and Rutland. But in all three Barre v ent down to defeat. The girls are already looking forward to a repetition of the good time they had this past year. i—) a cr cr 1 r A d - When the fifteenth of April rolls around each year, students at Barre High automatically think of two things, baseball and the yearbook. Because the yearbook goes to press long before the finish of the baseball season, a complete account of the year ' s diamond doings is never published. Yet the year- book would hardly seem complete if the baseball writeup were to be omitted. Upon summoning his forces this year, Mr. Allen found himself confronted with many problems. First and most important was the scarcity of baseballs and bats. Secondly he was in need of a capable hurler to take the place of the now departed Bruce Lloyd, who was so largely responsible for Barre ' s winning the cup at the Orange Baseball Tournament last year. And last but not least, a first baseman was needed to fill the shoes of Frank DiFonzo, another one of last year ' s outstanding performers. Selecting the remaining members of the team was somewhat easier with such stars as Captain Rudy Neri, Francis Cranston, Gerald Agar and Nunzi Maio avail- able for duty at the remaining positions in the infield. The catching depart- will once again be more than taken care of by Frank Sottile and in the outfield Romeo DiLibero, Gildo Simeone, Stanley Andrukonis, Charlie Mallozzi, and Dick Beard all due to have a fair share of the work. After a week of evening workouts in ideal sunshiny spring weather, the team was primed and ready to take in an unknown Ware team on April 26. But here Mother Nature played her hand and loosed a steady downpour, and when the game on the succeeding Monday with North Brookfield was cancelled for the same reason, Barre partisans started to get reminiscent of last year when the first four games were rained out. But on Tuesday Old Sol burst forth through the dark rainclouds and Barre journeyed to Holden to show their wares to Rutland High. Here they proceeded to give a fair indication of things to come by pounding out a 25-5 victory. Here also Jerry Agar and Dick Beard showed that Mr. Allen ' s pitching worries were at an end. Agar esoecially showed great speed and control as he struck out fifteen and allowed but two hits in the seven innings in which he hurled. Beard, who pitched the last two innings, seems to have the first base job well in hand. LIFE j Jr Al Home and in NewYoRk HI I 1 IMS Edition OJN DOLLAR LuncHEom FOUflTRin BEF [ i III SENIORS BOY GIRL Most Likely to Succeed Francis Cranston Sylvia Heilman Most Nonchalant Richard Betters Sara Celona Best Dressed Francis Cranston Sylvia Heilman Best Looking Chester Morrison Barbara Hindley Best Dancer Francis Cranston Dottie Witt Most Popular Francis Cranston Barbara Carlisle Most Diplomatic Francis Cranston Mary Saville Best Driver Richard Betters Eugenia Sieczkarski Most Sophisticated John Miller Mary Saville Most Witty Chester Morrison Sara Celona Most Quiet Joe Spasaro Gloria McKay Best Disposition John Miller Barbara Carlisle Best Athlete Rudy Neri Estelle Panaccione Most Versatile Francis Cranston Sylvia Heilman Most Acti ve Rudy Neri Sylvia Heilman Most Studious Ross Karlson Gloria McKay Best Companion Romeo DiLibero Barbara Carlisle JUNIORS BOY GIRL Most Li-kely to Succeed Tony Capello Mary Cornacchia Most Nonchalant Dick Beard Betty Salo Best Dressed Frank Sot tile Anna Mastronardo Best Looking Francis Boardway Patricia McAndrew Best Dancer Reggie Franciose Josephine DiFonzo Most Popular Dick Beard Patricia McAndrew Most Diplomatic Frank Sot tile Frances Beechan Best Driver Dick Beard Frances Dogul Most Sophisticated Gerry Agar Patricia McAndrew Most Witty Dick Beard Ann Crowley Most Quiet John Sokol Ina Belida Best Companion Joe Salvador e Ann Crowley Best Disposition Joe Salvadore Anna Mastronardo Best Athlete Frank Sottile Myra Keddy Most Versatile Frank Sottile Patricia McAndrew Most Active Frank Sottile Patricia McAndrew Most Studious Tony Capello Mary Cornacchia jVJ OSTo I - ) r. o SOPHOMORE BOY GIRL Most Likely to Succeed Bob Srai th Viola Persechino Most Nonchalant John Milan Phyllis Riendeau Eest Dressed Matt Varnot Irene Finan Best Looking Matt Varnot Catherine Celona Best Dancer Charles Allen Janice Little Most Popular John Milan Betty Murphy Most Diplomatic Bob Smith Viola Persechino Best Driver Matt Varnot Bertyne Rice Most Sophisticated Steve Spasaro Virginia Mucha Most Witty George Yankowskas Phyllis Riendeau Most Quiet Alfred Decoteau Irene Heyes Best Disposition Bob Smi th Bertyne Rice Best Athlete Gildo Simeone Dot Potter Most Versatile Bob Smith Irene Finan Most Active Bob Smi th Betty Murphy Most Studious Steve Spasaro Viola Persechino Best Companion Bob Smi th Irene Finan FRESHMAN BOY GIRL Most Likely to Succeed Lester Backus Anne Stevenson Most Nonchalant Arthur Allen Isabel Betters Best Dressed Lester Backus Dolores Franciose Best Looking Richard Baker Anne Stevenson Eest Dancer Albert Chakaus Dolores Franciose Most Popular Lester Backus Joyce Sawtell Most Diplomatic Donald Rebokus Marion Come to Best Driver Arthur Allen Dorothy Tolman Most Sophisticated Ralph Wells Isabel Better Most Witty Everett Bacon Daisy Adomaitis Most Quiet Stanley Andrukonis Angelina Maio Best Companion Donald Rebokus Sally Lang Best Disposition Donald Rebokus Anne Stevenson Best Athlete James Rice Dorothy Tolman Most Versatile Lester Backus Joyce Sawtell Most Active Lester Backus Joyce Sawtell Most Studious Earl Sample Anne Stevenson THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Barre Mass CONANT’S STORE Oakham , Mass JAMES A. 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