Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

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SCRI PTUS Shortly after the fall recess, Bob Smith was unanimously elected editor of the Scriptus, and a competent staff set to work in their various departments to make the Scriptus a huge success. The Scriptus, now in its fourth year of existence, has become a vital part of the lives of Barre High Students and each issue was looked forward to by all. The school paper has followed the same pattern of previous years. A front page containing the latest items of news which were of interest to everybody. Class News, Feature, Sports, Humor, and an Editorial Page. From time to time, a variety of features have appeared in the Scriptus to add a new note of interest to the paper. We sincerely wish to thank Mr. Parker and Miss Bentley for their valuable assist- ance in supervising the Scriptus publications- Their assistance throughout the year has been greatly appreciated by the entire staff, the students and the editor. To the class of ’49, the Seniors extend their wishes for the best of luck in the pub- lication of the “Scriptus.” DEBATING Again this year, as in previous years at Barre High, the debating team resumed activities with renewed force and vigor. The question of capital and labor, a well-debated problem throughout the country at this time, was the subjec t chosen for our annual debate. The team was comprised of four speakers; Donald Rebokus and John Milan upheld the affirmative side of the ques- tion while Catherine Celona and Viola Persechino defended the negative. The topic presented for debate was “Resolved: That The Federal Government Should Require Compulsory Arbitration of Labor Disputes In All Basic American Industries.” This debate, one of the Spring events of Barre High, revealed enlightening views both pro and con. The debate moved to a swift climax with each speaker emphasizing his particular points of argument on the topic at issue. The four speakers held the interest of the audience throughout the entire course of the discussion. Judges for the debate consisted of members of the faculty. The debaters wish to extend their sincerest thanks and appreciation to Miss Alice Murray, the debating coach, for all her help and encouragement, which assisted in mak- ing debating a most enjoyable event of our curriculum. 30

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BASKETBALL Barre High School’s basketball record for the season ending in March was four victories and thirteen defeats- Although the Barre team cannot boast of a victorious season it can boast of exciting, closely scored games, four of which were played in the Orange tournament. The first game of the tournament was with an old rival, Hardwick, who took Barre over the hurdles and automatically placed them in position for the Consolation Championship. In the consolation series, Barre was first to face Petersham, who had defeated us twice earlier in the season. They were given the surprise of their lives when Barre defeated them by nine points. Now with greater determination Barre went on to defeat Charlemont in the second game of the series by twenty points, which placed them against Rutland for the Consolation Championship. This game proved to be the most exciting in the series, with Barre leading in the first half but being defeated by four points in the second half, thus making the team Consolation runner-ups. The close of the Basketball season came when Barre High was awarded runner-up Consolation Trophy at the Orange gym on March 20 , 1948 . THE TEAM J. Milan, G. Jankouskas, A. Simeone, G. Simeone, H. Quick, C. Mallozzi, C. Giarusso, C. Allen, R. Salvadore, W. Sokol, S. Andrukonis, B. Morse. JAY VEES G. Fish, J. Aliquo, D. Berthiaume, C. Trifilo, G. Mennard, S. Goodwin, G. Caranci, J. Pollack. 29

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GIRLS’ SPORTS With Miss McDonough at the helm, we again set sail on the stormy sea of conquest. We had a few members of last year’s squad on hand; but others, due to adverse conditions, could not be with us. Our first game was with our traditional rivals — Petersham- We knew we were not exceptional but we didn’t realize that they were so much better. What a shock it was when they stamped over us for a smashing victory. This defeat was but the beginning of a basketball season which, though not always victorious, was nevertheless most enjoyable. A novel feature of sport was added to Barre High School this year when the Templeton girls came down for an afternoon game, after which a supper was served in the High School and an entertainment was held. The favor was returned when we went to Templeton for our game. This Basketball Social was the first thing of its kind held in high schools in this vicinity. A new sport was added to Barre High School’s curriculum when Mr. Mclnerny undertook to supervise tennis matches at the Felton Field courts. Several girls took part, including several Freshmen. We all had fun and hope this will become a popular sport in Barre High. A softball team in the spring ’roused a great deal of interest around the school, and the team had a good season. After the Princeton game both teams hiked up Mount Wachusett for a hot dog roast and picnic. We wish to extend our thanks to Miss McDonough for her help as coach and friend throughout this past year; and a vote of thanks also goes to Miss Hinsley for her able assistance in the culinary art. 31