Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

BiRBETONE Barre High School Published by The Class of 19 5 4 AUTOGRAPHS DEDICATION MR. GEORGE MENNARD The Class of 1954 pleased and honored to dedicate its annual. The Barretone , to a gentleman, coach and tireless worker for the interests of Barre High School. It is with regret that we learn that Mr. George Mennard will no longer bo mentor for the Maroon and Gold quintet. THE BARRETONE STAFF First Row (left to right) Sylvia Cornacchia, Bernice Mennard, Mr, Walter Dupuis, Pauline Sidoti (editor-in-chief), William Gorman (business manager). Mary Jeanne McAndrew. Second Row (left to right; Pauline Puchalsky, Richard Gariepy, Stella Kowza, Joseph Celona, Carol Stevenson, Louise Tancredi. Third Row (left to right) Richard Wine, Thomas Puchalsky, Joseph Persechino, Gerald Tuttle o Tick, took, tick, tock, tick, tock ,,,and with each in- significant tick which unwaringly slips by, like a shadow in the night, we lost one more second; yes, one more precious second of life. Have you ever thought of this mysterious nonentity, which no man had ever been able to conquer, called TIME? How many seconds have you wasted or overlooked? Now, we seniors, are ready to take one of the greatest steps in our heretofore sheltered lives. We stand on the threshold, one of the many important ones we may have to cross in our lifetime. We realize, for the first time, what faces us; we are suddenly aware of the gigantic, cruel, and cold place this world of ours can be. For the past twelve years we have been sheltered, coaxed, led, and nursed. No real misfortune or trouble has been ours. Our decisions may have seemed momentous, but were they? parents were our guides, our crutches as it were. True, some of our present and past problems have appeared tremendous; but In We do not wsuit to appear pessimistic about the future, but we must be realistic. This is an age of A” bombs and of ”H bombs. This is a godless age in many parts of the world. However, we Americans know that though time may fleet, the times may be lacking in faith and humanity, but we have the best possible country. There are good people in the world of ours. There are helping hands extended all around us. What we need is the sense and humility to reach out and grasp them. There is need to recognize life and to accept it. All is not gloom in the world; there is happiness, joy, and beauty all about USo Seize the opportunity! Let the lessons of school mean something during life. If the lessons learned are put into practice, then we can in truth say that we are using our education for the purpose intended. Good Luck, Seniors! Pauline C,A, Sldotl Editor-in-chief MR.LEFIOY L. DAWSON PRINCIPAL - MK. PAUL B. FLYNN £NGLISH 5ENIOK ADVISER. SENIOR PLAY - - MR MARTIN 6MITH MANUAL TRAINING ' CUSTODIAN r -MK.WALT1K I DUPUIS — LATIN+FRENCH SCHOOL PUBLIC ATI ONS- ■BtVERLY SHEPARDSON, POLLY PUCHALSKY, SYLVIA DAHART, niSS BARBARA PCSHFRRY - MR. WITT WITH A GROUP OF6ENIOR SCIENTISTS k -MRS VIVIENNE DLLUE COMMERCIAL - - MR. WILLIAM F. GOSSELIN SOCIAL STUDIES BASEBALL COACH - -MRS. ELEANOR UPHAM MATHEMATICS- k. j -MISS BARBARA MC SHERRY ENGI5HBIOLOGY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL COACH - -SUSAN TUHLE , EVERLYN STRONG, MARILYN BENTLEY, “ MISS MARY HANDAKAS, MARILYN BAKER - j YVEE BASKETBALL COACH - C r The Senior Yeari Long awaited for, but now that it has arrived we wish that we might start over again. But Time Marches Oni Forward and onwardi Tempus fuRit 1 It has b een a good four years; we worked, we played, we laughed, we cried (or came near to it, at times); the joys, however, far surpassing the sorrows. We learned to study, we learned to play hard, we learned to ’’take it”. They were good years for us; they were pleasant. We are grateful to many people: parents, teachers, classmates. SOME SENIORS AT WORK AT THE REFERENCE TABLE IN UPPER CORRIDOR. Seated, BOB MCKINSTRY, (left to right) ELAINE D ANNOLPO, ADELINE DINATALE, DICK GARIEPY, and MARY JEANNE MCANDREW, Joseph Frederick Persechino Butch became president of the class of I 95 I 4 . for the first time in his senior year; and the choice proved to be a good one His name usually led the male side of the honor roll, A math man by nature, he has been accepted at Worcester Polytechnlcal Institute, Along with his scholastic ability Butch was blessed with athletic prowess of no mean stature. He has a litany of act- ivities besides the honor roll. Student council, lj2,3ji4-o � , Barretone , . , Baseball, 1,2,3 o .Basketball, 1,2, 3 , 14 .,, .Glee Club, 2, 3 i;o • .prize speaking, 3... Pro raerito, 3... senior play, i;, , .Vice-presi- dent, 1, 3 . .Treasurer, 2. , .President, i|, , Student Government representative, I4..,, Scriptus, 3. Stella Josephine Kowza Stella was our senior class veep, and a good one she was— reliable, hard worker, conscientious, and modest. Mathematics comes nat- urally to Stella, and she tops in this subject. Her art work has been employed in B,H.S, publications for the past four years. Much of the artistic work in the 195U Barre - tone comes from the talented pen of Stella. She plans to attend Worc- ester State Teachers’ College where she will prepare for her teaching career. Secretary, 2, 3.. .Vice- president, ij.o . .Basketball, l,2,3fk � Girls’ chorus, 2, 3 4 � • Bed Cross, 1,2, 3 . , Scriptus , 2,3,4o.. Barretone , 3 , 4 . . .Senior play scenery. Carol Ellen Stevenson The most popular, best looking, and best dressed girl of the senior class is also the secretary of the class Carol has planned to enter the For- sythe School for Dental Hygienists in Boston, Among her favorite school sub- jects are French and English The young lady was the captain of the varsity cheer leaders for the 1953-5I|- basketball season. Among her many extra-school activities we find: Secretary, 4 ,, Student council , 4 Scriptus , • • ®®rl®SLdlng, l,2,3 l4- � • • Barret one , [|. Gl 0 e Club, i 4 . Senlor chorus, 2,3� l 4 . ,,senior play , disc jockey Gerald Lee Tuttle Gerry s imassuming attitude, tendency to belittle his abilities and accompllshraents, and friendly nature make him one of the most popular people in our class His athletic ability and scholastic aptitude made him a high scorer in the score book and honor roll Gerry has already been accepted at the University of Massachusetts where he may prepare for some branch of engineering. His favorite sub- jects were the scientific ones; he says that his favorite expression is antidlsestablishmentarianlsm Basket- ball, 1, 2, 3� • oBaseball, l,2,3� I|-o ping pong, 1, 2« 3� )4 -o • p Barretone Pro merito, 3 • pTreasurer, 3 4 «� student council, 3 4« Marilyn Gladys Baker Marilyn ' s jovial manner and good sports- manship and her hot rod will be always remembered. History is her favorite subject; she likes the faculty. Her plans are to be a teacher. ..in the sen- ior play cast. .. .prize speaking, 2 . .. . Scriptus, 2,3. .. .Junior Red Cross,... Radio club, 1, Marilyn Joan Bentley Marilyn has been a quiet member of our class, but an active one. Math was her forte and favorite. Miss Handakas will always be remembered by Marilyn as a friend and teacher. She will enter Worcester State Teachers ' College in September, . . .Basketball, 1, 2, 3 . . ,Call- ahan, 1,2,3 « Glee Club, 2 , 3 9 Senior Play scenery committee. Clark Ray Bordeaux ”Buzzy”, the unassuming boy, could be voted the class carpenter, for he was a good one. His work for the scenery in the senior play was terrific, Buzzy ' s plans are in agriculture which he will study at the University of Mass, His pet expre ssion is It ' s never too soon, Wayne Joseph Cauvln The orator of the senior class was Cobby , Debating and public speak- ing were his specialties, Wayne ' s plans for the future are the teach- ing profession which he will acquire at Worcester State Teachers ' College, Prize speaking, 2,3 � Glee Club, 1,I|.« Scorekeeper, ..Senior play, I 4 ., Joseph John Celona ’’Celoney” was the good-natured senior6 By his class mates he was voted the best looking and credited for having the best disposition© Co-captain of the basketball team, Joe was also one of the mainstays of the varsity nine©© Baseball 1, 2, 3, Ij., • .Basketball 1,2,3,1+,. student council 1, 2, 3o «. .Sports editor of Scrlptus Barretone . Stage director of senior play, safety council represent atlve© Sylvia Teresa Comacchla ’’Syl” will always remember her favorite subject, French, and teacher, Mr Dupuis She was one of the sweetest and most active girls of B.H.S She plans to be a school teacher The coke machine was one of her big jobs... Prize speaking, 3,l|.. , , Pro merito. . . Scrlptus Barret one staff. Sound effects for senior play. Sylvia Dahart Friendliness and hard work have always personified Sylvia. Biology is tops in school sub- jects. Nursing is her hoped- for profession. The teachers and students of her class she will always recall. Sylvia was also an active athlete ., .Basket- ball l,2,3� ii. o .Girls chorus, 2, merito 3. Sound effects for senior play. Elaine Concetta D ' Annolfo Elaine had a host of friends at B.H.S because of her sweet man- ner. French was her favorite study; she plans nursing as a career. Washing dishes in the Home Economics she will always recall. Glee Club 2,3 i -o. Scrlptus 3� i|-. 0 .Capt. in Magazine drive, 2. Glenn Newman Dickson Dixie” was the quiet and hard working boy of the class of He plans to attend the Stockbridge School of Agri- culture at the U of M. His favorite subject was math, but he’ll always re- call the mechanical drawing class Glenn has a green thumb” cGlee Club, Li- , Barretone , li Adeline Lucille DiNatale Dina” was one of the bright lights of our class; her brilliant smile and pleasing chuckle made her a favorite French and Latin were her strong sub- jects Worcester State Teachers’ has accepted Dina Scriptus l,2,3,4o. Barretone , I|....Glee Club 1, 2,3, Ij. � , basketball 1, ,, Senior Girls’ Chorus •• Publicity and Sound effects for senior play Richard Rice Gariepy Quiet activity best describes Dick His friendliness and sincerity made him a favorite amoig student and fac- ulty U.S, History was his special subject. Dick was definitely the gentleman of the class , .Basketball, play . . Barretone , camera club, 1,4 .. ping pong, 1, 2,3,4© Audrey Lucille Gawthrop Lucy plans to attend some nursing school in the future. U.S. History and chemistry were her favorite sub- jects. The senior play Impressed her most. Her recent trip to the British Isles was her favorite topic of conversation . .Girls ’ chorus, 2,3$ 4 BoGlee Club, 4 Iptus , 1 , 3 • Senior play make-up. William Thomas Gorman Buckshot” was the boy who took four of the bests in the class of 195i . He has been accepted at St. Michael s College. He was the most active mem- ber of our class. Gentleman Bill had a busy four years: President l,2,3o � Business manager of Bar re tone . . .Sen- lor play. . .Treasurer of senior council, 2o..V.P. student council, 3o . .Student council representative, 4, . .Basketball, 1,2,3� 4« • •® s®t all, , ,Flng Pong, 2. Teresa Laura Gullfoyle ”Wuby the glamour girl of ' 54 of the friendliest. She enjoyed the home-like attitude of B.H.S, American History was her favorite subject. She plans to attend the Butera School of Pine Arts and specialize in interior decorating. Scriptus .l,2,li. . .senior play book, 4 ..senior girls chorus. .. Glee Club, Play scenery.. Callahan, 1,2,3. Bette Mae Jacobson Jake” is the little girl with the great big smile who was selected the best girl athlete. She enjoyed the music in the school corridor during the lunch period. She plains to enter some branch of the women s service. . .Basketball, 1,2,3,4.. Glee Club, 3 4 ' � Pi o merlto, 3 «o Senior girls chorus, 2,3,4. Joanne Mary Janulevicus J the cheerful cheer leader, whose favorite expression is oh sugari , is fond of chemistry. Her memories of B.H.S. include the junior prom, the chem lab, and days when her homework was incomplete. . . Cheerleading, 2, 3, 4 ... Glee Club, 3 , 4 .- Scrlptus . 2,3. Mary Jeanne Me Andrew Jeanne s theatrical ability and suc- cess In prize speaking will long be remembered at She has been accepted at Marywood College and hopes to teach dramatics someday. Cheer leading was one of Jeanne’s activities. Prize speaking, 1. . . Scrlptus . 3 4 •• Barretone . . .senior play makeup. Robert Prank McKlnstry Bob was the Einstein of the class. The chera lab was his favorite haunt. He plans to attend Lowell Textile. Bob exhibited keen business ability when he was business manager for the senior play. Volley ball, 1,2... Teen Age Traffic conference. Bernice Alice Mennard Bemle ' s carrot top and petite” figure have been the envy of all girls. Chem was Bernle’s special subject, but she was successful In all her scholastic affairs. She would like to be a medical secretary. Cheer leading, 1,2,3,.. Scrlptus . l,2,3 l|o . .Glee Club, 3� 4o Senior Girls chorus, 2,3� i - o senior play. . . Barretone . Robert Moran Morry was the hot rod” of our class. The First National Store of Barre saw much of Morry ' s activities. He plans to join the United States Army in the near future. A good job, he says, is his immediate concern. Richard Yorke Parkinson A keen sense of humor coupled with a good mind made Ron one of better type of studen at B.H.S, He has college plans, but they are unsettled at present. Always eager to cooperate, Ron had an abundance of extra-curricula activities. Basketball, 1, 2,3, ii, ,, Baseball, l,2,3,i|.,. Glee Club, 2,li.,,oping pong, 2,k � , , Scriptus , • , Barretone ,, ,Senlor play, ,, Camera club. Pauline Ann Puchalsky Scriptus editor, Polly, was one of the more active girls of the 19Bk class. Biology was her favorite study, Polly had the rare combination of being an outstanding student and athlete. She has plans to become a nurse. Basketball, 1, 2,3 i|- • •.Scrl£t 2 , . . Barretone , 2,1 , ,, Pro merito, 3 «« l©e Club, Girls ' chorus, 2, 3 i • .senior play, 4.,. Secretary, 1,, , Vice-president, 2, Francis Jo hn Pullafico Sammy was the happy-go-lucky lad of our group. Sincerity and hard work made him one of the friendli- est of students. He was in charge of the sound effects for the senior play and did a terrific job, Sammy plans to attend Wentworth Institute, Senior play sound effects ,, ,Baseball manager, 4,,, ping pong, 1,2,3, 4,,, Volley ball, 1, 2, 3,4o � Glee Club, 2,3, 4 • .Safety Council representative. Anne Marie Rotondo Annie was already to pitch in to help in all and sundry activities at B.H.S, Typing and shorthand were her favorite subjects, Annie enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere at Barre High; she helped much to con- tribute to this pleasantness. She will, no doubt, become the succes- sful secretary that she hopes for, Scriptus , 3 4 ‘� l66 Club, 3 4 � ' � « Senior play scenery. Audrey Grace Sample ”Elrama” had a sharp sense of humor, keen mind, gracious personality, and an aptitude for hard work. She says that the basketball games, the junior prom, and Mr, Flynn ' s ” little Audrey” jokes will be long rem.embered by her. Basket- ball, 1,2,3 I|-, • •Barreto , 3 , , Scriptus, 1, 2, • .senior play prompter, ,, Girls ' chorus, 2,3fk James Arthur Scott Horace had a happy-go-lucky attitude. He plans to enter the military service as soon as possible. Algebra was his favorite subject, Horace says that he will remember most his trouble getting a diploma. Basketball, 1,2,1 , ,, volley ball, 1,2,,. ping pong, 1,2,Il. . .prize speaking, 3 Arthur Chester Sheldon Art could always be found in the workshop creating some new mech- anical device. His quiet and unassuming manner made him a pop- ular lad among his class mates. The Navy or Marines will soon claim him. His favorite hobby was riding aroimd on his motorcycle. Art says he’ll always remember the crazy mixed-up rush to the coke room. Beverly Jean Shepardson Sheppy ' s histrionic ability as dis- played in the annual senior play entertained a large audience. Her famous ”no, slrl” has made history. Nursing was chosen as her future. Senior Girls ' chorus, 2,3� U«o, Glee Club, 3 4 • 2,3.,, Senior play, ,, Pro merito, 3, Pauline Claudette Anne Sidoti Slddy was the star and brain of our 19 k- class. She had the desired com- bination of brains and personality. She hopes to enter the University of Massachusetts in the fall in order to become a language teacher. Her favorite subject is French© She won three of the ten bests for her class. She was a tireless worker. Glee Club, l,2,3� il-««o Prize speaking, •Senior play,,, Scrlptus , ij.,,, Editor of Bar re tone , © © Girls ' chorus, 2,3 4 oPro merito, 3 o Coke room, Everlyn Louise Strong Evie has always been one of the quiet but dependable members of our class. In the Commercial department she was the mainstay when the Scriptus and play book went to press. Miss Handakus was among her favorites. Everlyn has matrimonial plans for the near future. Basketball, 1. . . Scriptus . 4, Louise Annette Tancredi Louise ' s jolly laughter and jokes will linger in the minds of all of us© She was a willing and tireless worker, always on hand to do intri- cate tasks of typing. Her work was perfection. The Barretone for 1953 and 1954 been her excellent work. Her future plans Include Major Exam- inations and suitable clerical work. Glee Club, 4 ••® rreton, 3 4 senior play book, 4« • • Scriptus , 4 Susan Ann Tuttle Blonde, deep dimpled cheeks, a cim- ning giggle— equal Suzle© She claims that the cubby hole and the office will be most remembered by her. Math has also been one of her favorite sub- jects, She plans to be a telephone operator© Scriptus , 2, 3� 4 • ©senior play book, 4 • oGlee Club, 4® Mary Helen Ward ”A friend in need is a friend indeed, certainly applies to Mary, a ready helper at all times, French and Civics have been Mary s favorite subjects. Her plans for the future are yet in- definite, but success is sure to come to her. Glee Club,,, Scriptus . 3� 4 � publicity committee for senior play, i|.o Richard Paul Wine Last, alphabetically, but by no means the least was Dick the handsome, good athlete, and conscientious student. His fondest memories, he says, are his sport activities and the Trig class with Mrs, Upham, His favorite class was TJ,S, History, Plans for college for Dick are in the making, ♦, Baseball, l,2,3� i; • .Basketball, • •Glee Club, 2,3 4 •• Student council, 1,,, Treasurer, 1.,, senior play, ..ping pong, 2 o, Barret one. J u As Juniors we have had a busy year, but a pleasant one with Mr William Gosselin at the helm. His e ver-helpful advice and encouragement made the year a success . oThe Junior Prom will long be remembered by all who attended, . .Soft lights, sweet music, and I’m in the mood for love... The money-making activities were all very successful due to the cooperation of all... We elected Thomas Puchalsky president, Lucille Coppolino, vice-president, Beverly Sheldon, secretary, and William McNaney, treasurer. TOP TEN JUNIORS Best Student ••••.••o.. Most Likely To Succeed Best Athlete Hardest Worker. • Best Actor Best Disposition.,..,, Most Witty, ...oo...... Best Dressed. . o o . o ... o Best Looking... Most Popular. . 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POPULARITY POLL Best Students Jennie Celona Douglas Bryant Most Likely To i ucceed Joyce Sirois William Robinson Best Athlete Janet DiPonzo Douglas Bryant Hardest Worker Jane Murphy Guy DlNatale Best Actor Anne (Celona John Scott Best Disposition Shirley Scott Anthony Palco Most Witty J ennie Celona Herbert Bacon Best Dressed fie tty Lou (jareau Bradford Gromelski Best Looking Shirley ficott Charles Potter Most Popular J anet Dil’onzo William Robinson MR. 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The Freshmen assembly proved to be quite entertaining, and they exhibited much talent. The popularity poll presented some prob- lems because there were so many that were near ties o FRESHMEN POPULARITY POLL Best Student.. Most Likely to Succeed Best Athlete,,..,..,,, Hardest Worker,.,,,,., Best Actor, Best Disposition Most Witty Best Dressed, 9 ,,,,,. o • Best Looking Most Popular..,,,,,.., . .Karen Swenberg , .Marcia Damon , .Elaine Celona , .Kathleen 0 Connor , .Joanne Newcomb , .Anne Kowza , .Carmela Ross , .Carol Ingle , .Bernadine Novak , .Sue Gariepy Glenn Stratton Thomas Staitl Joseph Puchalsky Roger Sibley Richard Sears Peter Marconi Richard Danllla Fred Martsen George Crowley Richard King + % • fU d •1 03 ® •1 o Pi XI f � •� Pi Pi ® o ® m Pi P P x rH •H 03 d • s d •H •k O Pi ® •H IS c Pi o d ® o S O H o d •H O S o o ® O Pi s bO Pi o (d . 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X ® o P H rH d +3 P Pi M -H P © ■P CO M S P £ M TO ® • ® P (D ® rH • ® at rH Pi rH bO H d E d O ' d £ O 5 -H • rH ' d Is X2 O w d IS ® ® O OEHffi OOOWKO a: x) o K “H •I ' d etf ® aJ XJ ■PCCaSCQ ' dCiH-PC WOOJ3 Pi O O O ® bO ® aJ® HOi::rHdoPi jx,cQt 3PC‘ E- W lPti HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ' 54 FRESHMEN YEAR. ... 1950-51 That first sunny week of September, 1950, found, the class of 195 a frightened group of youngsters, sneaking from class to class. As usual, most of the boys showed up to the classes with hair well-groomed. . .During the last week of September we met Del Obert, who became our inspiration for the magazine drive. Needless to say, that we were a proud group when we came out third in the magazine drive contest. We beat the sophomore class ...By the time October rolled around we were all well acquainted enough to hold elections for class off- icers: Willlsun Gorman, president; Joseph Persechino, vice-president; Pauline Puchalsky, secretary; and Richard Wine, treasurer. With November came the call for basketball. Many of our class were able to make either the jayvee or varsity teams . .December and our first Alumni Christmas Social. . .Then the Christmas holidays and the advent of 1951 ©.. A new year, and we were ready to start again, full of new resolutions .. .We attended the sen- ior play of the 1951 class and enjoyed the production. . .March finally rolled around and, for most of us, we would witness our first Tri-State basketball tournament at Turners Palls... Barre H.S. was victorious that year, and we were quite proud to be associated with Barre High. With the April showers, came baseball. Some of our frosh lads made the varsity team... The prom followed; few of us were able to attend. . .Then the class trip to Whalom Park... June — final examinations, followed by Class Day and graduation. We said goodbye to the class of ' 5lo SOPHOMORE YEAR. .. .1951-52 The summer days flew by, and once again we were mounting the knoll to the Henry Woods High School; but now in a different capacity: we were big sophomores. And Mrs. Upham was to be our homeroom teacher.. Class officers were again elected: William Gorman, president; Polly Puchalsky, vice-president; Joseph Persechino, treasurer; and Stella Kowza, secretary. . .Another magazine drive, another mad rush to come out any place but at the bottom. We came in second position, and the ice cream social was not so hard to take ...Our first social affair was our Hallowe’en party; HISTORY (Cont,nue i) to US it was a success oDurlng the November month of 1951 we put on our assembly before the whole school, o .When basket- ball season rolled around this year. Bill Gorman, Joe Persechlno and Dick Wine were members of the varsity quintet, • .Polly Puchalsky, Audrey Sample, Stella Kowza, and Sylvia Dahart had made the female basketball team. On the jayvee squad such notables as Gerry Tuttle, Joe Celona, Dick Parkinson, a nd Dick Garlepy pounded the boards,,, We waved a fond farewell to the year 1951 and watched the year ’52 roll in,,, Another senior play to attend and to think about the day when we would be performing behind the footlights for our class trip© oo An- other tournament, more treks to Turners Palls, but no victory this season,,, In the prize speaking contest this year, two of our members copping fourth prizes: Audrey Gawthrop and Wayne Cauvin. .May- “ time and another prom: the class of ’52 used the Cinderella theme for their prom; it was very pretty, and more of the class of ’ 5 I 4 . attended the affair than did last year, . .Baseball, , .final exams . , .class trip, , .graduation, . • another milestone, o .would 195i|- ever come? JUNIOR YEAR. ... 1952-53 More was required of us this year; we were juniors, and our home room was on the first floor; the children were all upstairs. There w re several new faces among the faculty members this fall: Mrs, Ruth Crowson, Miss Mary Ann Handakas, Miss Jean Keohan, ' V Mr, Walter Dupuis, Mr, William Gosselln, and a new superintendent of schools, Mr, Carl Peterson, . .Another election of officers: President William Gorman, Vice-president, Joseph Persechino; Secretary, Stella Kowza, and Treasurer, Gerry Tuttle ,, .Second place in the annual magazine drive.,, usual affairs did not Interest as much tnls year, for we had but one thing in mind: our junior prom , 0 , however, a one-point lose to North Brookfield took the tourna- ment away from us,,. In the annual speaking contest Wayne Cauvin and Pauline Sidotl took top honors ,. .Moonlight Roses was the theme of our prom. Hours and hours went into the decoration in Williams Hall; it was all worth our labor. HISTORY (co-nti nueJ) Russ Cole’s orchestra furnished the music for our prom, ••Dick Parkinson did a fine job as chairman of this affalr,.oThe grand march was an elegant thing that almost didn’t terminate, , .The junior year was fast approaching its end, and Mr, Baker, our homeroom teacher was leaving Barre High too ••And then came the day that made us seniors,,, it was the tornado June of 1953 � SENIOR YEAR,, ..I 953 - 5 I 1 - It was a sophisticated group of people who approached the senior classroom and Mr, Paul Flynn in September 1953 0 oClass elections were held: Joseph Persechino, pres- ident; Stella Kowza, vice-president; Carol Stevenson, secretary; and Gerald Tuttle, treasurer, • •It was going to be a banner year, •.We won the magazine drive and ate ice cream until we were almost sick, , •Basket- ball in the new gym. Memorial Hall,,, what a beautiful floor,,, This was the year Coach Mennard adopted the two-platoon system, , oMuch chatter,, • We sponsored our Alumni social.. Then preparations for the senior play. The drive for ads for the playbook was successful. The play this year was a mystery: The Devil’s Eye directed by Mr, Paul Flynn, With the help of a sound effect corps the play was a great success. In basketball, we were not so fortunate; the girls, however, won the King Philip League title. In the tournament the varsity lost to Hinsdale, ,, Food sales, card parties, bazars, all to make money for our senior trip, April came and we went to Washington, D,C, and New York city, , .Elsewhere in this annual you can read a re- sume of our trip, , o Baseball rushed in upon us,,, Mr, WilHam Gosselin, our baseball coach kept us busy and gave us valuable hints .Final examinations, class day, graduation, congratulations, farewells, handshakes ,, .Commencement S It was a great four years at Barre High School, Barre, Massachusetts, APRIL IN WASHINGTON The hour was early; the weather, cloudy; but anticipation and eagerness filled our hearts as we. waited for the bus to carry us to Springfield, the first part of our long, long trek to our nation s capitol, Washington, D.C. At 7ik-3 we boarded the train that would take us to that fabulous city of New York , ©Grand Central Station in New York City at 10:25 aoUio The weather had cleared and the hay seed was fast falling from the 19Sh seniors of B,HoS, After a hurried luncheon we were driven to the B, 0. R.R© station in Jersey City On the way to the railroad station we toured lower New York city and took a thrilling ride across the narrows to the Jersey coast. We were all thrilled at the first sight, for most of us, of Lady Liberty, The photo-bugs were busy getting shots of the Gorham skyline® On the train again and headed for President Elsenhower s city. Some of us regretted leaving the big city, but we knew that in a few days that we would be back to do up the town. Unaware of the fact that we had been travelling all afternoon, we were quite surprised when we heard the conductor shout, ’ WashingtonS” 5 t 30 Pom,, and here we were at the end of our destination. We loved the city from the first glance,. The accommodations at the Hotel Stratford were beyond our hope We scattered during the evening to various parts of the white city and were awed with what we saw, Tuesday morning we left at 8:00 for a long day of slghtlngo We began the day with a tour of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing,, oA lectured tour of the city from which we learned much about the residences of the foreign ambassadors and diplomats ,, ,The National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, the Memorial amphitheatre, and the thrilling changing of the guard at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier will long be remembered by all of us. The morning s tour terminated at Mount Vernon where we whispered a prayer of thanksgiving at the tomb of the Father of Our Country, At Alexandria, Virginia, we tasted some real southern fried chicken which initiated us into Dixie living. The southern weather was wilting us, but we did like their food. WASHINGTON emiiMuzn Congress in session in the capitol building gave us a real live lesson in government. . .The Smithsonian In- stitute we were able to rush through, for this store- house of treasures would take months to be examined. The National Art Gallery, the Franciscan Monastery, and various residences of note followed on our tour. ..Perhaps the most exciting piece of structure in our capitol city is the Lincoln Memorial. .. The classic beauty of the Jefferson monument thrilled us; the eight hundred and ninety steps of the Washington monument tired the eager bea- vers who attempted to climb the stairs. There were few places of real Interest which we missed on our trip; and there are no places that we visited which we will soon forget. Wednesday noon found us at the railroad station waiting for the train to take us back to New York city. ..The Taft HoteH in the big city was to be our starting point for the new few days... Our first evening in New York we attended the stage show, Comedy Music” starring Victor Borge. . .Thursday a.m. , we toured N.B.C. and the R.C.A. buildings .. .Radio City Thursday evening was one of the highlights of the trip. The Easter show at the Music Hall was a thrilling spectacle. Friday afternoon we were heading back for Barre town; we were exhausted, happy, and anxious to see our loved ones at home. Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Flynn were our chaperons, and to them we extend a public vote of thanks for their kindness, sol- icitude, and patience. ’’Bang”, ’’Bang”, ”Bang”,-— and that’s exactly how the Senior Play, ”The Devil’s Eye” a mystery in three acts, began on that so much talked about night of February 19, 1951|, when the senior class of Barre High School once again opened its curtains to an audience overwhelmed with apprehension. Prom the moment of that first shot up to the close of the curtain, hearts were pounding with anxiety and a pin could have been heard, if dropped out in the audience. Then again, who, if he has any spark of life at all within him, can ever forget the emotion experienced when the unforgetable Blank Domino secretly would grope his way across the spooky living room of that old home, where the lights all happened to be off and one of the stormiest nights ever witnessed on the coast of California, which by the way, is the spot where all this action was taking place. No, I don t think that any of us can ever forget the stern- ness of the old maid, Lavlna; the shyness of Louise Bashford, the easiness and nonchalance of Clark Richards, the newspaperman; the cynical and selfish Jesse Corcoran; the effervescence of Dot Faber; the naive Stella Faber; the seriousness of Mr, Li; the dialect of Pedro; the comedy of Phyllis; the calmness of Doyle Kevlin; and the sophistication of Eva Harper, Of course, the play would have never been the financial and social success that it was if it were not for the hard work of the people in charge of the sound effects and lighting, scenery, make-up, prompter and stage director. Naturally we cannot overlook the work that Miss Gleason put in our scenery, and last but certainly not least the untiring efforts of Mr. Paul Flynn who really did more than his share of work to put the play on the road to success. The Cast Lavlna-Paullne Sldotl Louise Bashf ord-Marllyn Baker Clark Richards-Rlchard Gariepy Jesse Corcoran-Rlchard Parkinson Stella Faber-Bernlce Mennard Dot Faber-Paullne Puchalsky Mr, Ll-k Joseph Persechino Pedro-Wayne Cauvin Doyle Kevlin-Wllliam Gorman Eva Harper-Carol Stevenson Phyllls-Beverly Shepardson The Black Domino-Richard Wine J 1 EMOTIONS OF FEAR WERE PRESENT WHEN STIMULATEO BY THE BLACK DOMINO Mr Flynn, play director, giving instructions to the scenery committee: - el ' t to right: P.B Flynn, T Guilfoyle, S, Kowza, M Bentley, A, Rotondo, SaDahart, B.M, Jacobson Play practice; 1. to r Bev Shepards on, C. Stevenson, Bern Mennard Dick Parkinson, Bill Gorman, Dick Gariepy, Polly Sidoti, and Polly Puchalsky Mr Paul Flvnn at close of play being presented gift from the cast of The Devil s Eye”. Left to right: Mr Flynn, Dick Wine, Wayne Cauvln, Joe Persechlno, Audrey Sample, Sylvia Comacchla, Bill Gorman, Bemle Mennard, Pauline Puchalsky, Marilyn Baker, Carol Stevenson, Beverly Shepardson, Dick Parkinson, Pauline Sldotl, and Dick Garlepy. MUSIC Music plays an Important part in the scholastic schedule at Barre High, That music hath charm is greatly realized by the curriculum planners. Under the guidance of Miss Helen Chase, we have an excellent Glee Club, A Girls Chorus, a Sophomore Boys group, and the general chorus hour held every Thurs- day momingo The Music Appreciation class conducted by Miss Chase presents an opportunity to learn more about music and to stimulate Interest In this cultural field. BhS speaks St. John’s Plays Here Saturday 1 me undefeated St. John’s High School basketball team of Worcestre ' will invade the I basketball court at the Ruggles Lane School on Saturday night for an exhibition game with Barre High it was announced yesterday by Leroy DflVL’gAn. — Xfc — s There .will be game but following the there will be dancing. p. . yP lIACf ' ) RtJ 1 JM V VM � ( Mr. Dawson said yesterda7 thafl I Hieh School basketball St. John ' s is coming here under December 8, the Baire s en the agreement that the outcome to the court wars tom Memorial of the game will not be cAried in Ware High School Tuesday the Maroon , the season ' s record of either v Riieeles Lane School- c.-v, l here. Following team. TTus is strictly an exhi- at the Rutland ILgh blUon. which wiU give Barrel I tw games “ TIQCETS NOW SmSATOERSONjTMO!!?-™. . “ “ -H To“n ®y ' Acdcmy s r ‘ barre trims HARDVfCK, TEMPIETON; PLAlS HOST TO NEW SALEM FRIDAY The Barre HJgh •. � � «. ” 1 Thrfirat contest is sUted to start at 7.30 ON SALE FOR SENIOR PLAY Tickets for the annual Senior Class play are now on sale, it was announced this week by Adei““ D ' Natale and Mary Walsh, Barre Bows To Brookfield Barre’s dreams of the Tri-State Tourhamen?. champion- I • ship went otrt the window on the boards at the Turners nrui vi ti Falls nan last night as a determined group of Brookfield High I jjtlliUK vLAuu Scho( - «5DQsed of the Maroon and Gold 56 to 46 to „„„ Gorman ““ “ t‘adii food sale set JfOR SATURDAY M. ? « ' ' ■ D.h« in S ' ft ' The IralniM ' � £iri, Si? ' rer. ard ' s showroom will once h take on the atmosphere of a try on Saturday when the Sen- Class at Barre High School will duct a food sale. The sale will underway at 2 o’clock ai d con- until about 4 o ' clock. aecorti to th proceeds from the sale will Ent h th � ma«e nf lO«U .-.J .PAULINE SIDOTI -• . Jonicht ■« ' af 5 . . ' l-; 5 SNAMED EDITOR iS SS )oF BARRETONE SENIOR CLASi WHIST PARTY SATURDAY NIGHT Saturday, at 8.00 P- - . - 1 it plays host to at the Ruggles Lane ‘Df Orange girls. o ' clock. IWEll-CONDlTIONED TEAM TO REPRESENri ' BARRE ONBASKETBAll COURT THS YEAR over. Wine hjt f ® ® - Walter J. Dupuis. Latin and French teacher at Barre Hi g h School, and school-publicatiMis advisor annotmced the yearbook staff today. The Barre High School annual, “nie Barrefone will be under the the watchful and instructiu a week under ; ey of Coach George Mennard. I SENIOR CLASS SUPPER DANCE SATUl AYNlGirr BARReSdSHOME SEASON WITH TWO ViaORlES; MEETS HARDWICK FRIDAY ■, Warren High School onU h - 1 1 nde the local irtronghold Tucs- ni«ht with the girb U,e two schools meelin In the | opCTCr ot the twin biU. aumina bock ho fai- led ot Hardwick 81 to 41. last Friday mght f «n.e The Barre High h l season to an endjw, ton last Frtd - , Belort IpUy the wiD find Hardwack day) on MX High SchocA wh� � -d “ ' S; ..r, CoUa«e today anlMiu ncw) t he all team brought its home V Petersham and Temple- Vely. On Friday the Ma- neighborly Petersham Ve read Barre 56, Tem- tne OTa� w‘ “ ' 1 League, Southern Ditnswn I fines of the Ware ffigh Schi basketball faithful happi« I.„nnMnn and 1 11 «� by Squeakl Over H dwick- ‘U pS „ _ U. e®h 0. howe4 U ” « which _gay®„ rPhtest. ■ “ “ afterno, Win Beh Devlin hnnuih. hi Barre Higb Wins King Philip League So. District Title , Fourth Period Rally. G e. r U-tirT- - Streak At 16 Straight. A sensational fourth School. School a 62 of the King Phf cC vely. un rnaay me i the Maroon and within the f ‘S i-Srre High Seeks GORMAN to ENTER King PhUip Leagu e S Sk Title Saturday jBarre Girls Win Title; “Tv With Win Varsity Bows, 47-46 BARRF on road FOR THREE CONTESTS; Mitftct J rnb� on And PuchaUky Conduct SENIOR CLASS PUY TO BE PRESENTED TOMORROW NIGHT IN MEMORIAL HAU Tomorrow night (Friday) the Senior Class at Barre if? annual play in Memorial Hall ' curtain will rise on the Light or “The Devil’s « ferdayf ’■ Barre. ® ' he same thought iT- ' ™ asdav m mind, a lay Tem- victory ovej. 5U11 tickets available . for this Walter Baker production. They may be purchased from any 1 member of the senim- class or at the cioor of the hall t on x my w - m . I No Hero I ■ffSKfisaf ' i9?iM °T Barre Court Ware To Open Season At Tuesday SENIOR BAZAAR Coach Mennard To Unveil HU 10th Eldition Of Barre High Baiketball. Toying With Idea Of Two-Platoon Syatem. Eiight Seniorg-On Vargity Soiiad. nnard will unveil his 10th edition of sketball next Tuesday night when the els to Ware to face Ware High School, iTc schedule. B Ey NEW SALEM; E ND WARREN STREAK No TO BE NURSE 4aai— Mta Beverly ieM flbevardM. dMckter «f Mr. � !«. fUnr i. nbepaH- •M. ailra kin read, will eaier HeealtoJ. Werete- Barre In Upset Victory Over North BrookfieldscHOOL at student government day SENIOR PLAY night hy egs ..rrv last Tueid night 48 U Maroon And White Haltg Eight Game Wii Joseph Persechm � oti of M. Streak Of Blues, 70 To 65 On Latter’s Court Barre High Sch ' xil at the S ' .ujcnt • r f IPI Fast Start Propels Barre To Win. GiM nar Friday. Mardt 12 at the sta BUSi ' ' ntrrJrjJ.eBARREfflCHTOOPENHOMESEASON; wnH REHEARSALS ssS SS ' j SSTIS, “TJSISY: IK STARTS YEAR WITHViaORYOVERWARE „rr : ' . ' 5 S% T� � (Mm b«k,tb.ll on new court m MemorUl J- 1 ' :r; BARRE HIGH FACES ALUMNI SATURDAY; B™k(l 13 . r o?iV« iiggeg Jacobgon And - -7- ,.-,, Barre To 28-27 Win Over Northfield At Tur- nerg FalU. Hingdale Wing Firgt Kinu Philip League Title. Little Boltc May .XL’’ ;! ve to bin them off ve tilne 28 “ viJlSJy over Northfield High Scho .m I’l ' lhc TiOTen Falla ! Su‘ Tht ' ' pood sale PERSECHINO TO REPRESENT BARRE HIGH uSTED MARCH 13 I - “ IsiWildar .Mdi TIW 1 ,raa aiw 7 .. ■ -vl |«1 ONCE AGAIN ENJO high SCHOOL RELEASES VARSITY, GIRLS, JV BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FOR 1953-54 The vanity basketball team at Barre High School will I play an 18-game Khedule during the 1953-M season according to a release From the High School yesterday. An effort is being made to increase the slate to 20 pbssa shows lhj 5 t_ftnan_ - mows inr c QDon- — namirC ' ‘f • ' . .. dlH ? ' ' ' ?1 A l::i”iS!Iaucrua� ‘rt. SENIOR CLASS TRIPWni END FRIDAY , dir « AAa iiNi ' I Varsity of the two schools will EASILY DEFEATS WARE; BEATS RITTLAND The Barre High School basketball team will make ital ■ gt L sch OOTTf M ofilv aooearance aunog the Christmas vacation oent on wttn ih pUy -.BARRE HIGH OPENS BASEBAa SEASON HA ' iiWlTH ROTUND TOES. AT THORNC RELt Yf3JJ.C. STARS; ROfromo NEW OPT TK 1� 4 fdjli -r. ot Uic llarrc High hawhall tc nlAN Tb flmlor CUM ot Barr High fffbgwJ irft Mnfwiar nwomlnc ter a trip to Hrw York and Waite- Ington aMl will rvtttrrk Friday Mr. afvl Mra Paul B riyn® •r«� - panM tlw crtHW Mrmbm ot thr claa ara Ma- ruyn Bakrr. MarUyo BMUJry. Clark Bourdeau. Wayna Catrrte. JawTb Catena. 8yl la CofnaeehU. STtvta Dahart. IDaloa O ' Annotte. loiann Dtekaon. Adaltea IHWatate. ' Btebard Oartapy. Audray Oaw- rap. WUUam Oomaa. Taraaa OOLIMS The l� i4 tditl..r. ot Ulc WtUIAM GOKMAN JOSEPH 8E6T ATHLETE 6E6T WOKKEK BEST 0HES6ED MOST POPULAK CELONA BEST LOOKING BEST Disposition PER5ECHINO BEST student MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED CAKDL STEVENSON BEST DBESSED BEST LOOKING MOST POPULAR, PAULINE SIDOTI BEST STUDENT MOSTliKElY TO SUCCEED BEST WORKEIV r BETTE MAE JACOBSON Bf5T ATHIETE RiCHAKD PARKINSON MOST WITTY WAYNE CAUVI N BEST ACTOR, ELAINE D ANNOLFO BEST Disposition 1 BEVEKLY 5HEPARDSON MOST Witty BEST ACTOR, G o N E Are T fjE olyS EL4INE D ' AkNOIFO STELLA KOV.ZA PA ' JLraE SIDOTI CAHOL STEVEliSOH AUDRElf GAV.THEOP BEVERLY SEEPARDSOH JOE PEREECHINO AND SYLVIA CORNACCHIA BILL GORMAN JOANNE JANOLEVICUE DICK FARKIKSMf SUSAN TUTTLE SYLVIA DAHART POLLY PUCHALSKY ADELINE DINATALE JOE CELCKA DICK V. ' INE BETTE JACOBSON KARILYN BENTLEY SYLVIA COPJfACCHIA BERNICE :-;ennap.d EVELYN STRONG i.;ARY ViARD LOUISE TANCKEDI AUDREY Sa;.!PLE 25. ANNE ROTONDO 26. GERRY TUTTLE C2..TiR SCHOOL - GRADE I Ist. Row; left to right: Richard Pelletier, Lawrence Hunting, Curtis Bullard Vllllajn Gorman, Randall Perry, Arthur Sheldon, Albert Keddy 2nd. Row: Richard ’Tine, Jean Yankouskas, Bette May Jacobson, Teresa Gullfoyle, Norma Tolman, ’Tills Schmidt, Sylvia Dahart, Blsle Brown, Joanne Pelletier, Beverly Shepardson, Glenn Dickson 3rd. Row: Bradley Brewer, Oliver Brown, George Anne Brooks, Geraldine Joyle, Lillian Adomaitis, Gladys Richards, Susan Tuttle, Marilyn Bentley, Beverly Chandler, Barbara Britton, Robert Baker, Irving ' ' elghlll High Plains School - Grade ZI let. Row; left to right: Mary CoppOllno, Stella Kowza, Audrey Gawthrop, Blale Brown, Carol Stevenson, Joanne Janulevlcus, Mary Jeanne McAndrew, Sylvia Comacchla, Audrey Saaiple, Anne Kotondo, Pauline Sldotl 2nd. Row: Robert Moran, Joseph Celona, Joseph Persechlno, Louisa Tancredl, Marilyn Baker, Adeline DlNatale, Carol Carlisle, Pauline Puchalsky, Sylvia Allen, Wayne Cauvln 3rd. Row: Leonard Martone, Brands Pullaflco, Joseph Pltlael, William Stevens, James Scott, John Robinson, Stove Savanauskas, Robert Stevens, Joseph Pante, Glldo Rotondo THE LAST WILL and TESTAMENT We the Class of 1954 having been con- sidered one of the most outstanding classes ever to grace the steps of Barre High do hereby declare this to be our Last Will and Testament . I Pauline Sidoti and Sylvia Comacchia leave the headaches of the coke room to anyone who has steady nerves and a bottle of vitamin pills. II Pauline Puchalsky leaves the Scrlptus to Ayline Anderson. III The Seniors leave Mr. Flynn in the lobby of the Taft Hotel with Mr. Tressler. IV Parky bequeaths his soft harmonic melodies to the junior class. V We leave Louise Tancredi telling of her various ways of scrambling eggs to Mr. Flynn. VI We leave Mr. Gosselin with his blushing face to Elsie. VII We leave Buzzy still on the prowl. VIII Annie Rotondo leaves her Public Enemy No. 1 seat to anyone who will take it. IX Dick Wine leaves his sideburns to Joe Panacclone. X Audrey Sample leaves he r half finished Honor Roll to anyone who has the ambition. XI Bill Gorman leaves his hook shots to Doug Bryant. XII Carol Stevenson leaves Head Cheerleader to Jennie Kowza. XIII Butch Persechlno sind Joe Celona leave the captain of the team to Gildo Rotondo. It has been twenty years since gradua at Barre High School I am in heaven now and I see all that goes on. Let us take a look through the clouds and see what has taken place for our old classmates, lo Audrey, Elaine, Beverly, Polly P,, and Audrey S,, have opened a hospital in the small city of Barre 2, Ann Rotondo is a private secretary with the U.So Government in Washington, D.C. 3 Carol Stevenson is married and has four children, 1 Louise Tancredl is working as a Civil Service Representative. 5o Teresa Guilfoyle is married and has six children. On the side she does Interior decorating, 6 Pauline Sidoti is teaching the first grade in Hartford, Connecticut 7 Wayne Cauvln la teadhlng the fifth grade in California, 8, Jeanne McAndrew is married with two children and directs plays in spare time 9 Marilyn Bentley is a teacher of Home Economics, at the University of Massachusetts . 10 Joanne Janulevicus is married and works as ground hostess at La Guardia Airfield 11 Dick Parkinson is one of the country s top Scientists 12 Bernice Mennard is traveling around Europe with her hushsind who is head of the Airforce, 13 Clark Bordeaux owns and operates the larrest hotel in Florida, THE SCRIPTUS STAFF The combined efforts of the Scrlptus staff and the com- mercial department managed to publish a chatty, newsy, and entertaining publication monthly. All pitched in to gather and print the news. Special merit, however, goes to Pauline Puchalsky (editor-in- chief) who guided the policies of our school paper; to Stella Kowza for her excellent art work for the covers and her various sketches in the magazine; to Joseph Celona for his peppy and complete coverage of the sports news; to all the girls in the commercial department for their patience and professional work; and, last but not least, to Mr. Walter Dupuis, school- publications director for his kind guidance. First Row (left to right) Mary Jeanne McAndrevr, Audrey Samnle, Stella Eowza, Mary Gorman, Pauline Puchalsky, Ayline Anderson, Shirley Scott, Bernice Mennard, Marcia Damon. Second Ro; (left to right) Sylvia Comacchia, Mary Ward, Joanne Janulevicus, Pauline Sidoti, Helen Flynn, Jennie Kovrza, Carol Stevenson, Ann Rotondo, Carol Galvin, Third Row (left to right) Elaine D’Annolfo, Adeline DilTatale, Joseoh Celona, Bruce VTiite, Richard Parkinson, Vivian Andrukonis, Margaret Dymon. • -11 j j j I l ' ' . w - d mi r ■ ; Snappy uniforms, peppy cheers, and a pert foursome led the student- body as they cheered the Maroon and Gold on to victoryo Carol Stevenson, captain, Mary Jeanne McAndrew, Joanne Janulevicus, end Jennie Kowza put in hours of their time with Miss Dorothy Witt in order to perfect the cheers and cheerleadingo At the annual basketball banquet, the athletic department and student body publicly thanked the girls for their stellar performances. LEFT TO RIGHT: CAROL STEVE NSON,CAP- TAIN5 MARY JEANNE MC- ANDREWj JENNIE ROWZA; JOANNE JANULEVICUS Wr PORTS The athletic program of Barre High School has always had its proper niche. It has found the happy medium between a not-too- much emphasis and a complete abolition. The ancient Roman theory of a sound mind in a sound body has always played a part in the philosophy of education of our school leaders. Good sportsmanship, healthy competition, physical development, have all marked the athletic system of our high school. The sterling example of B.HoSo ' s coaches has contributed tremend- ously in keeping athletics as a well- balanced portion of our educational program. TOURNAMENT -TIME FOR BARRE HIGH, AND BILL GORMAN MAKES A TOUGH SHOT L OOK EASY In spite of finishing only third in the Tri-State Tourney at Turner s Palls, the Maroon and Grey of Barre High has completed its season with an impressive record of 18 wins and only l . losses This record is one of the best ever achieved by a Barre basketball squad. The squad consisting of 8 Seniors, 3 Juniors, and 1 Soph- omore had the opportunity to work under a new platoon system coached by George Mennard. This system harassed many a person, but Barre s popular mentor manipulated his charges into winning li . consecutive games in the early part of the season. This Impressive winning streak started at Rutland. Then Ware, Rutland again. North Brookfield, Hardwick twice, Warren, Petersham twice and Sacred Heart, followed before a high-spirited Warren team, which had lost previously at Barre, halted the streak w ith a 59- 38 victory. Barre had nothing to show in this one, as it was by far the worst played game of the season for the Maroon and Grey. The brilliant victory of the streak was a 62-50 decision over a surprising Hardwick team which suffered an 82-14.0 walloping earlier at Barre. The contest was nip and tuck, with the Mennardmen great 28 point splurge in the final period brough home the victory and the King Phillip League Championship to Barre for the third season in succession. Bill Gormstn with 16 and Co-Captain Joe Celona with l5 paced the scorers. Later at Turner ' s Falls, Barre yielded a last second 47-4 loss to the hands of Hinsdale High. This loss left the King Phillip Championship Cup with the Western Club. Disappointed but still determined to redeem themselves, the Mennardmen turned toward the Tri-State Tourney. Opening night found them facing Hinsdale once again. Fighting for revenge, Barre staged a big half time lead and turned it into a 55-4® victory. BUTCH PERSECHINO CO-CAPTAIN 1954 behind at times, but a BASKETBALL continued Dick Wine topped the Barre scorers with I 3 points. In the semi-finals Barre met Brookfield High in a hectic seesaw battle. Barre had a substantial advantage at the end of the f irst period but lost it in the second half, and couldn t regain it as they lost their fourth contest of the season to the Brookf ielder s who later lost to the title to Thayer Academy of New Hampshire. Still regarded as a success- ful season, the high scoring Mennardmen ended their campaign with a brilliant victory over Sanderson Academy to capture third place in the tourney, starting off on a slow foot, Barre found themselves behind by 15 points at halftime. But the going was tough and the Intense pressure, the Maroon and Grey was at its best and triumphed 51-38 to climax the season. Dick Wine and Gerry Tuttle each netted lij. points each to lead the Barre scorers. Barre had no individual star for the season, the twelve men on the squad dominated in the scoring with 6 members hit- ting over the 100 mark. Bill Gorman with 193 points on 79 field goals and 35 foul shots took the Individual scoring honors. Co-Captains Joe Persechino and Joe Celona, Dick Wine Dick Gariepy, and Gerry Tuttle were other players to hit triple figures. Barre scored a total of 1266 points for an average of 57 6 per game compared to 103 i|. for the opposition or an average of 47«0 points per game. The 1266 points is one of the highest team totals ever scored by a Barre team. Gildo Rotondo, a Junior has been elected Captain of the 1954-1955 hoop squad, he scored 88 points during the season and was a standout on defense; he succeeds Co-Captains Joe Persechino and Joe Celona. 1 JOE CELONA CO-CAPTAIN 1954 PICK fPOR REBC ' uKD as 1 I(LERT) and GIUl; [gIZdc ctondoucTtmes IN VAIB TO BLOCK SI. JOH PUYER from SCORING. CEGJ jy jilGBgLY OUTi.TIMPyPFn ICOACh HENHARD THROWS Bi rJF FOR FRACTICE IN KEWl lOIUXl ROTOHDO (15) BAKKE SUCCEEDS IN TAR OFF IN TOURNAMENT AGAINST HINS- DALE. BARRE WAS VICTOR- Itous in first game SS-kB otopb ‘ ' AS SUC ' Either i’uTTI i, BAi «U. {2i ' RABS REBOOND AGAINST HARD- — MRRS WON GAME 82-iil , [BILL GCHMAK (BARRET ItASY WAY TO CONTROL Ti AGAINST ST. JOHN ' S IN CHARITY GAJflE, , NOTICE [BILL ' S LEFT HA.VD. STXJ jLijEEIS WON EXHIBITION 78- ICC-CAiT ' . BOTCH PERSECHIHC (32! FULLS DOWN REBOUND PROM HO. BROOKFIELD DEFEHDEP. BARRE ' S TUTTLE (2U) HELPS. FAPOCK GREY L OST THIS HOME OrRNEF. 1953-5i| Basketball Schedule Date 0pp. We They Dec 1 Ware 35 28 k llo. Brookfield kl 56 § Rutland k-Q 35 16 Ware 72 40 22 Rutland 59 43 Jan. 5 NOo Brookfield 70 65 8 Hardwick 82 40 12 Templeton 63 53 15 New Salem 61 24 19 Warren 47 43 22 Petersham 58 35 26 Sacred Heart 62 49 29 New Salem 72 47 Pebo 5 Petersham 70 41 9 Templeton 58 55 12 Hardwick 62 50 16 Warren 38 59 23 Orange 67 61 King Philip League Playoff 27 Hinsdale 46 47 Tri-State, Tournament Mar. 5 Hinsdale 55 48 10 Brookfield 46 56 Sanderson 51 48 WE nru ThLY CTTJ K ■f n Qfxayteir o OOO W SNAPPY Passes by gcrry tutt Following Is a composite box score as taken from the official score book; G. P. P. G. P. T. TOTALS Gorman 22 79 35 193 Persechino( Co-Captain) 22 i 9 62 160 Celona( Co-Captain) 22 62 28 152 Wine 21 62 22 146 Gariepy 22 54 30 138 Tuttle 21 1;8 37 133 Rotondo 20 36 16 88 Scott 19 27 23 77 Pante 22 17 14 1 8 Bryant 22 18 8 44 Panaccione 19 17 2 36 Parkinson 19 13„ - 8 Total 1 89 268 1266 These totals include the Junior Varsity total on the New Salem Game. Barre ' s 1953-54 basketball squad includes, front row (le to r ) Dick Wine, Jim Scott, Bill Gorman, Co- capt® Butch Persechino, Top row (I® to r®) Joe Pante, Gerry Tuttle, Gil Rotondo, Doug Bryant, Dick Parkinson, Dick Gariepy, and Coach George Mennard. 1953-54 BOYS ' SQUAD 1953-54 GIRLS’ SQUAD Barre girls basketball sqUad, Front row (1, to r,) Audrey Sample, Co-captains Polly Puchalsky, and Stella Kowza, Sylvia Dahart, Anne Kowza, and Bette Mae Jacobson, Top row (1, to r,) Coach Barbara McSherry, Elaine Celona, Janet DlFonzo, Vivian Andrukonls, Margaret Dymon, Carol Galvin, and Sue Gariepy® GIRLS ' SPORTS Another year, another basketball season and a championship for the Girls Basketball quintet under the tutelage of Miss Barbara McSherry. A tremendous turnout for practice, but the coach managed to whittle down the team to a suitable slzeo The mainstays of the team were Co-captains Stella Kowza and Polly Puchalsky. Reinforced by Sylvia Dahart, Bette Mae Jacobson, Audrey Sample, Vivian And- rukonls, Carol Galvin, Margaret Dymon, Janet DiPonzo, Ann Kowza, Sue Garlepy, and Elaine Celona, the team saw some fine playing, Helen Ann Flynn managed the club. Commencing with a defeat from Rutland, the female five ended by copping the King Philip League championship. Both basketball teams and their coaches were honored at a basketball banquet in Memorial Hall on April first. Miss McSherry was presented with the champ- ionship trophy, and each player received an Oscar, Bette Mae Jacobson was awarded the out- standing player award. The team earned seven victories and lost MISS JACOBSON WITH six. THE BARRE GAZETTE TROPHY, Individual Scores Stella Kowza ,111 Sylvia Dahart, 8i|. Bette Jacobson,, 80 Janet DiPonzo,.,, 37 Sue Gariepy, 8 Margaret Dymon, 8 Elaine Celona,, I4. points points points points points points points I ' ■ J.V It Barre High 195i|- baseball squad-Pront Row(l, to r.) Roger Vamot, Pete Marconi, Charlie Sibley, Mike Dymon, Tony Palco, and Fred Martseni, Second Row (!• to r ) Stan Matthews, Joe Pante, Dick Parkinson. Roger Sibley, Joe Celona, and Gil Rotondo. Back Row(l, to r.) Assist-Coach John Milan, Gerry Tuttle, Joe Persechino, Bill Gorman, Dick Wine and Coach William Gosselin. Ji The 1954- 55 Basketball captain elec Glldo Rotondo, who succeeds Co-Capt� Joe Celona and Joe Persechino. Barre High turned out a very potent Jimior Varsity basketball squad for the year The team coached by Mr Albert Witt triumphed over five of their nine games playedp winning their last f our In succession Coach Witt has bright prospects In Dick King, Joe Puchalsky, Pete Marconi, and Brad Gromelskl for next year s varsity squad All 4 played exceptionally well, with Brad Gromelskl a Sophomore taking high scoring honors. The team captured victories over North Brookfield, Templeton twice. Sacred Heart of Worcester, and Orange. The statistical facts show that the J V s scored a total of 321 }. points In 9 games for an average of 36 points a game, and their opponents netted 31 l . points or an average of 3 4- 9 points a game. Sophomore Brad Gromelskl topped the Individual scoring chart with 75 points, with Freshmen Dick King, Joe Puchalsky, and Pete Marconi following with 68, 61 and 36 repectlvely. Other members were Joe Panacclone scoring 18 points, Fred Martsen I 8 , Dick Whlppee 10, George Crowley 8 , Joe Seymour 7� Herbie Bacon 3$ and Tony Falco 1, Joe Sawtell and Lonnie Jacobson going scoreless but each saw an adequate amoxmt of duty. Congratulations to Mr. Witt and the Barre High Junior Varsity on their fine work Following Is a schedule of the Junior Varsity games played for the year: Barre I 8 vs. Barre 37 vs. Barre 22 vs. Barre 30 vs Barre I 4.2 vs. Barre I}.2 vs. Barre I}.1 vs. Barre I 4.2 vs. Barre 50 vs. Ware 23 North Brookfield 29 Ware 2l . 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