Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

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SCRIPTUS Every year the monthly publication of the Scriptus is an important highlight in the lives of faculty and pupils alike. The main purpose of the paper is to give the student body a complete coverage of the latest activities at whether it be social, athletic, class news, fashions or merely our new seen and heard page. The staff gains valuable knowledge in writing, preparing and constructing a newspaper and also co- operation. Due to the break down of the mimeograph machine, the first issue of the Scriptus was delayed until late October. Joyce Peck was chosen editor, and a staff was carefully selected with consideration for the best-qualified person in each field. Meetings were held monthly to discuss improvements on previous issues and to obtain ideas for enlarging and bettering the Scriptus. Letters to the editor and ' the seen and heard page, recent additions to our paper, are a result of their efforts. Another important feature for improving the Scriptus was the exchange with neighboring school papers for new ideas on construction and additions. We enjoyed comparing the papers }l but of course we felt the Scriptus rated first prize. The Scriptus Staff wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Mr. Parker and Miss Bentley for their invaluable efforts on our behalf. Heartiest wishes are left for the success of the 1950- 51 staff. PFl 2E SPEAKJMQ The annual prize speaking contest was held May 19th at the High School. The contest is sponsored by the Barre Woman’s Club. The final orations were presented to a large audience with the following results : BOYS 1st Kenneth Izzi 2nd Roger Langley The Masque of the Red Death The Cross of Gold GIRLS 1st Patricia Stevenson 2nd Margaret Sawtell 3rd Nadine Stewart 4th Amelia Chakuas Valley of the Shadow The Red Geranium Widow Brown’s Christmas The Last Leaf

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NlOP play On February 17th the s tupendous production ”We Shook the Family Tree” was put to its final test. The full house re- ceived the play with roars of laughter which shook William’s Hall to its rafters For the first time in a Barre Senior Play, a freshmen, Betty Ann Better, was included in the cast She portrayed Paige, a small six year old girl. The play was a complete success, largely due to the untiring efforts of Mr. Flynn, our coach and director The cast was as follows : Arline Bordeaux Vernon Flynn Marion Glidden Barbara Mennard Bob Riffenburg Gerry Gariepy Betty Ann Better Joyce Peck Beverly Rice Roger Langley, Jr Louis Celona Dorothy Berthiaume GLEE CLUB With the opening of school in September the s tudents of Barre High School were again found in the assembly hall having their voices tested After much deliberation Miss Chase finally chose the sixty-three members of the Glee Club which met during the last two periods each Monday. Hildegarde Mr. Dolson Mrs. Dolson Sally Bob Jimmy Paige Ellie May Jill Freddie Sherinen Mr. Shermen Mrs. Shermen This year the system of having a Boys’ and a Girls ' Glee Club was inaugurated, although the groups were later combined for the Music Festival. The Glee Club gave a few out-of -school performances, the most notable of which was for the Parent-Teacher Association in December. This program was later presented to the student body. The Glee Club attended the Music Festival in Northampton on May 13 and again returned with high honors. To Miss Chase, our directress, we extend our heartfelt thanks for her untiring leadership and her never-ending faith in our ability.

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CHEERLEADERS With renewed pep and spirits the cheerleading section of Barre High resumed activities early in November. Eager contest- ants from the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior classes were heard practicing in the gym each day. After many days the following six were chosen: Joan Buttero, Luella Lincoln, Cam Ricchiazzi, Carol Berthiaume, Carolyn Burke, and Peggy Sawtell. The above six were chosen by five members of the faculty; Miss Murray, Miss Bentley, Miss Wheeler, Miss Goodyear, and Miss Mason. Although greatly disturbing Miss Murray’s 7th period Latin II class, by having Peggy excused, and then by the volume of the cheers, the cheerleaders were soon ready for the basketball season which beckoned them on. Although the same uniforms were used as last year, there were five new members, but new initiative from all six. The cheerleaders were really proud to be cheering for B.K. S. especially the first night at the Orange Tournament when the boys walked proudly off the floor, champions of the King Philip League. Students and other basketball fans were right there at all times cheering along with the cheerleaders and adding much to the volume. Les Stewart’s buses were ready again to transport the teams, cheerleaders, and students, and these trips were enjoyed by everyone. Next year, these girls wil? be right back in there pitching to cheer for the teams of B.H.S. Old man weather gave Coach Scanlan and over twenty baseball prospects many disappointing days this spring, as they were trying desperately to get in some much needed practice. Therefore, the Barre nine got off to rather a slow start. The line up that took the field for the first game consisted of: A. Mallinson, N. Cilley, D. Berthiaume, J. Cranston, J. Chilleri, J. Bullard, S. Goodwin, J. Pollock and P. Staknis. Naturally several changes have been made since the first game with such reserve strength as D. Puchalsky, R. Johnson, and G. Mennard to name only a few. Barre started out by losing its first three games, all by close margins. After this unpleasant start, however, the maroon started to click and at this writing are in the midst of what i3 hoped will be a long winning streak.