Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

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GUESS WHO? Here are a few charming babies of yesteryear displaying their winning ways. Would you believe that these babies, with their curls, their smiles and sweet Ivory look, are now members of the graduating class of 1949? After pondering over them a few hours, turn to page fifteen for their identity. You might hit the jackpot, but then — you might be surprised!!! 12

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“Joycie” JOYCE SAWTELL Flare for the footlights .... gracious and poised .... diversified interests a heart for “Art” .... nonchalant and carefree .... musically gifted .... happy as the day is long .... nursing her choice .... our Joyce. Scriptus 1, 2, 3, 4, Barretone 1, 2, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 1, Secretary 1, Prize Speaking 1, 3, Cal- lahan 3, Softball 1, 2, Girls’ Quartet 3, 4, High School Reporter 4, Volleyball 2, 3, 4. PAUL SNYDER “Sonny” The boy with the black book .... Morgentheau in disguise .... scientifically inclined .... “durned old Glassett” .... port in a storm .... “big brother” to Max .... a friend to all!! Treasurer 1, 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Chair.nan Magazine Drive 4, Barretone 4. ANN STEVENSON “Barney” “A plus” in merit .... mild in disposition .... con- scientious .... casual .... letter writer extraordinaire .... pleasantly aggressive .... faculty favorite .... brain for business .... sincere with nothing to hide .... Seniors’ Pride .... Ann. Vice-President 1, 3, 4, Scriptus 2, 3, 4, Editor 4, Pro Merito 3, Barretone 4, D.A.R. 4, Volleyball 3, 4, Soft- ball 1, 4, Senior Play 4, Prize Speaking 1, Callahan 1, 2, Student Council 3, 4, Gregg Shorthand Speed Certi- ficate 60, 80, 100 words. RUSSELL POTTER “Russ” Senior Class “Vet” .... out of town “interest”. . . . good natured .... super salesman .... industry to be admired .... “strawberry” flavor .... never a fuss .... that’s Russ. 11

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SENIOR HISTORY It was a beautifully calm day in September, in the year 1960. As I walked through the familiar path in the woods, I came to a softly rippling stream and here I stopped to rest for a few moments. The warm sun and soft wind must have cast their charms upon me and caused mg to fall off into slumber. , It seems as though time was moving backwards as I watched my life being retraced. The year 1945 seemed to stand out and beckon. As I moved on, I passed through two very heavy doors and entered into a building that seemed quite familiar. Trying to remem- ber — thinking very hard. Why yes, of course I remember! It was the month of Sep- tember — September fourth to be exact, in the year 1945. On this day everything about us seemed quite strange because, you see, this was our first day at Barre High. Those four years, happy years, are sketched out in my mind as though it were only yesterday. 1945 - 1946 Our first important business as Freshmen was the election of class officers. The results were: Lester Backus, President; Anne Stevenson, Vice President; Joyce Sawtell, Secretary and Paul Snyder, Treasurer. Before we had time to really settle down, we met another face, familiar to the other students of Barre High. Yes, it was Del Obert introducing the annual magazine drive. The finale of this drive came in October, with the Seniors devouring that ice cream and we freshmen at the rear of the hall with the familiar refrains of “1-2-3-4” ringing all about us. Our next main event was the St. Patrick’s Day Social, sponsored by the Freshmen for the whole school. We were really quite proud of our work! Joyce Sawtell and Donald Rebokus brought us fame from the prize speaking angle. Joyce took second prize and Donald third. It wasn’t long until Class Day and Graduation. But of course final exams came first. In June, as we were leaving Barre High, we realized that what we considered work was really just fun and we were anxious to get back in September as “Sophs.” 1946 - 1947 This year we could ascend the steps of Barre High more confidently for now we ' re Sophomores and familiar to the ways of Barre High. Our class elections resulted in the following as officers: Richard Baker, President; Sally Lang, Vice President; Rose Aliquo, Secretary, Romeo Salvadore, Treasurer. Del Obert is back, introducing more new magazines. We were going to win this Magazine Drive weren’t we ? Well, we just decided putting on the entertainment would be more fun than getting sick on ice cream. (If we only had a choice!) If anyone should ask us at this time, “what is a project?” how well we could tell them. Between Mr. Flynn, Miss Murray, and Mr. Mclnerny, we’ve certainly had our fill of projects. The first social event was the Christmas Social which many “Sophs” attended. As Sophomores we’ve at least been thinking of being Seniors and so hav ' e also thought of our Senior Trip. When you think of a trip you must also think of money and that is what drove us toward sponsoring our first food sale. It was held in Beard’s Showroom and was quite successful. Time-out was called for a week’s vacation. Upon returning we all put our noses to the grind stone to round up what we could call a successful year. Amid whirli ng minds and spells of spring fever, we again went through those tor- turing hours of final exams. With June we again turn our backs on. Barre High, hoping we have donated towards the fine reputation it now holds. 13