Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

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Senior Mosts and Bests BOY MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Bob Smith MOST NONCHALANT John Milan BEST DRESSED Matthew Varnot BEST LOOKING Charles Mallozzi BEST DANCER Louis Petracone MOST POPULAR John Milan MOST DIPLOMATIC Bob Smith BEST DRIVER Matthew Varnot MOST SOPHISTICATED Stephen Spasaro MOST WITTY George JankauskasEileen Jacobs MOST QUIET Lewis Spinney Irene Heyes BEST DISPOSITION Harry Quick Irene Finan BEST ATHLETE Gildo Simeone Irene Finan MOST VERSATILE Bob Smith Viola Persechino MOST ACTIVE Bob Smith Viola Persechino MOST STUDIOUS Stephen Spasaro Mildred Bechan BEST COMPANION Nunzio Celona Irene Finan MOST PROMPT Bob Smith Catherine Celona BEST WORKER Bob Smith Irene Finan BEST ACTOR Harry Quick Janice Little GIRL Viola Persechino Eileen Jacobs Janice Little Charlotte Higgins Janice Little Catherine Celona Viola Persechino Eileen Jacobs Virginia Mucha 14

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MATTHEW VARNOT “Matt” “Matt” will always be remembered for his abso- lute optimism and spontaneous laughter. His good- heartedness and cheerful mannerisms made him an asset to the Senior Class and an aid in all tasks under- taken. “Matt” will be remembered for his ambition in working. His job in Beard’s Garage and any school task were all undertaken with the same fervor. His black Dodge, (now a tan-grey Pontiac) undoubtedly was the school’s taxi and “Matt” the willing errand runner. To Matt, the Senior Class owes appreciation and will remember his thoughtful ways. Senior Play 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Inking 3. ALVIN WYMAN “Al” Whenever you see a flashy tie or brilliant eye- catching socks you need not look at the face to know that Alvin is approaching. As Don Juan in the commercial “girl” course, he has a gift for provoking laughter and a keen witticism which provides many grins and guffaws for all. His future plans are as yet unformulated, but his commercial work and ability will provide him with a future vocation. Prize Speaking 3, Scriptus 3, 4, Tennis 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Glee Club 4. GORDON YOUNG “Porky” By his likeable manner and shy smile, Gordon has achieved many friends who admire his sense of humor and pleasant disposition. Gordon, one of the mechanical experts of our class, will be remembered for his skill as “sound effects” man in our Senior Play. Besides his great mechanical ability, Gordon is a member of the Glee Club, which wouldn’t be complete without the timbre of his bass voice. Gordon is aiming for the interesting vocation of electrical welding. We wish him good luck and best of success. Track 4, Senior Play 4, Glee Club 4. 13

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SENIOR LOG September 5 brought our first long awaited day at Barre High. It was with un- certainty that we mounted the steps, wondering what lay in store for us inside those massive doors. We soon found out, as we boys started our first classes with dripping hair that reeked of B. H. S. Shampoo. No sooner had we adjusted ourselves to our schedules, and stopped wandering into wrong rooms, when we plunged into the magazine drive. The temptation of the Ice Cream party was so great, that we over-sold our quota and beat the Sophomores. Remem- ber how “happy” they looked doing exercisesat the party? At our first class elections we elected as President, Arnold Trifilo; Vice President, Viola Persechino; Treasurer, Charles Mallozzi; Secretary, Virginia Mucha. In November, we selected our class colors and our banner designed by Charles Mallozzi. After the successful Halloween and Christmas Alumni Socials, we took our turn and were hosts at the St. Patrick’s Day Social in March. The baffling, mysterious feats performed by the boys were the highlights of the evening. May ushered in our first Junior Prom. We really were the sharp characters, or at least we thought we were, all dressed up in our tuxes and evening gowns. As school drew to a close, final exams loomed menacingly in front of us. After many nights of cramming and worrying, we finally emerged somewhat victoriously to Class Day and Graduation. The day when we would have those gowns on and would receive our coveted diplomas seemed so distant to us. At once, however, our thoughts were interrupted by vacation time, and happily we left Barre High until we should return again as Sophomores. In September, we returned, one step up on the ladder toward Graduation. The boys were particularly happy — it wa s good to duck and not be ducked. The results of our elections placed Bob Smith, President; Freda Keddy, Vice President; Catherine Celona, Secretary; Charles Mallozzi, Treasurer. In the fall, several of our classmates took part in two plays directed by Miss Bug- bee, which furnished comical entertainment both for those who presented them and those who watched them. When the ice cream party came around, we’ll never forget what a blushing bride Virginia was, or how cute a flower girl Louie made. In January, we sponsored our first money-making venture, a Chicken Supper, fol- lowed by a dance. The evening was topped off by Mr. Learson auctioning off two pounds of butter. Four Soph members of the debating team were rewarded with a trip to debate Bos- ton Latin School in March. Although it was a non-decision debate, Catherine Celona was judged the best speaker. In the prize speaking contest this year, Viola Persechino took the coveted first place. The Senior Play and the Junior Prom came and went, and we plowed through final exams. Then, before we started our vacation, we watched another group of lucky students receive their diplomas. In September, when we came back to Barre High, we were at last upperclassmen, Juniors. 15