Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

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THE SENIOR PLAY Yes, the class of ’49 did it again. It was acclaimed by many as the outstanding social and financial sucess of the season. “The Dead of Night” received an enthusiastic recep- tion from a capacity audience at Williams Hall on March 25th. Just before the Christmas vacation, Mr. Flynn gave out the parts, for which there was a great deal of competition. When studies were resumed, rehearsals got underway. Two or three nights a week the cast could be seen going through their parts for Mr .Flynn and Mr. Parker. It was hard work but a lot of fun — not to be missed for anything. But there were difficulties also, as one by one the members of the cast became afflicted with childhood diseases such as measles and scarlet fever (and at their age too), so the play was postponed until March 25. The final result proved more than satisfying to those adherents of mystery, murder and romance. Acknowledgments go to those behind the scenes such as Ethel who made a very effi- cient prompter. To Richard and Wilbert who were in charge of the scenery and lighting — and did such an excellent job of it, too. Rose Aliquo and her competent staff took charge of the programs and produced a very attractive book. The Senior Class extends to Mr. Flynn, their deepest gratitude and sincere apprecia- tion for the unfailing efforts and encouragement he gave to make the play the success it was. The class also gives thanks to the Music Makers and ushers for the donation of their services on the night which will live long in every Senior’s memory. SENIOR PLAY CAST Martha Baldwin Joey Allen Richards Sarah Watkins Donald Hull Ruth Nash David Carruthers Adam Glassett » Lila Chapman Dolores Franciose Sam Marsella Lester Backus Elaine O’Brien Donald Rebokus Ann Stevenson Earl Sample Paul Snyder Daisy Adomaitis 27

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After the broadcasts nine of the class members and Mr. Mennard went to see “La Traviata” at the San Carlo Opera House while the rest of us returned home to await the witching hour of eleven when we would go to a night club!!I! After a good dinner and an equally good floor show, we returned to the hotel at 1:45. Deciding that no New Yorker ever went to bed at 2:00 a.m. on a Friday night we decided to take a ride on the subway and ended up in Brooklyn. We never did see that famous tree either. When we got back to the hotel, around four, we were greeted by a night clerk who remarked, “What, going to bed so early!” Again we were awakened Saturday morning by that cheerful voice at seven-thirty. Saturday morning and part of the afternoon was spent touring the island of Man- hattan on the sight-seeing boat. Remember “Salty” Sally? Saturday afternoon we went shopping for Mother’s Day gifts and those unusual things that you find only in NYC. Have you seen “Dougie’s” pink bow tie? Saturday evening the Seniors got into their groups again and went to many different places. . . Coney Island with its thrilling rides and galleries, Carnegie Hall with Alec Templeton, and the Roxy Theatre with Vivian Blaine. By the law-of-averages we should have slept all the way home Sunday afternoon but we didn’t. Maybe it was because of a bus driver named Eddie Noyes and maybe it was because we had too much to think about, but anyway we sang for eight hours all the way home. We wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. George Mennard for making our trip such a success. There was never a cross word or a note of reproof during the entire four days. Even though they must have felt like saying something when we sang “Once in Love with Amy” under their window. SHOTS Virginia wonders why they have shades on the windows of the hotel. As far as she can see nobody uses them. Ann wonders, “Why did Eddie the bus driver have to be married?” Donald wonders, “If you kill a bus driver en-route through a state for defamation of character are you still supposed to pay the extreme penalty or will they let you off easy?” Joyce wonders, “Why does the name Gretta Garbage belong to me?” Romeo wonders, “Where is the Central Park Zoo?” Daisy wonders, “Who was the man across the alley?” Dolly says, “The roller coaster, the torpedo, and the ferris wheel are very tame!!” For saying that, Johnny says she ought to have her head examined. Rosie wonders, “If the man did not guess my name and age why did I still have to pay a dollar?” Isabel wonders, “What happened while I was asleep in Carnegie Hall?” Angie wonders, “Why did Virginia go to the opera if she was only going to fall asleep?” Richie wonders, “What time does the bus leave for home?” Dougie wonders, “How do I rate in taking five girls to Carnegie Hall?” Ramona wonders, “Who has the opera glasses now.” Marion wonders, “W hat was the name of the saxophone player, second fram the left, at the City Service Broadcast?” Elaine wonders, “Why didn’t they wait to eat with me Sunday morning?” Ramona, Marion, Joyce, Isabel, Dougie and Theresa wonder, “If we will ever have as good a time again as we did Saturday night at Rafferelli’s. The Senior Class wonders why they had to come home?

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BARRETO NE Within the pages of our Barretone, we have endeavored to familiarize you with the graduate ' s achievements, activities, and his advancement through his four years at Barre High School. It is a publication which, in future years, will represent the only tie between him. his fellow class.men. and other high school acquaintances. Thus, we the staff realize the necessity for such a publication and through it have strived to better the foundation of true companionship and to create a friendlier atmosphere. It is our sincere hope that we have attained such results through this — the 1949 Barretone. Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Faculty Advisor Ann Stevenson Angie Maio Dolores Franciose Elaine O ' Brien ' irginia Gulino Samuel Marsella Donald Piebokus William Parker Frank Ricotta Earl Sample Rose Aliquo ' vVilliam Morse Joyce Sawtell Paul Snyder Stanley Andrukonis 28