Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

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affssffisroflv The time has come for an account of the past four years by the Class of I960. These years have passed very swiftly, and this chronicle will reveal whether they have been fruitful years. 53 horrified students entered the portals of Barre High School in September of 1956 a grueling experience for anyone. Mr. Vallarlo was on hand to greet us and guide us through our first year. Monsters, identified as upperclassmen and later found to be students like ourselves who had once endured the same ordeal, made the days of orientation more difficult. The Magazine Drive was thrust upon us before a month had pass- ed and, although eager to make a good first impression, the Ice Cream Social found us exercising, as is customary for Freshmen, at the back of the Assembly Hall. At the Freshiman Assembly we were sure the floor would collapse from all the stamping by the upperclassmen. The noise was effec- tive, as it astonished and frightened us, but the terror was even worse when the Frosh were forced to sing to the school song, which we had hardly mastered, all alone. Our class officers for this year of bewilderment were Tom Panaccione, President; Carol Britton, Vice-President; Evelyn Kowal, Secretary; Alan Houston, Treasurer, and John Mason, Student Council Representative . Seven boys responded to the call of basketball season by play- ing on the Junior Varsity Teem. They were Joe Heri, Tom Panaccione, John Panzyck, Ted Guilford, Dave Whigham, Paul Larrabee, and Paul Mann, who was captain. Barbara Galvin held a spot on the Girls ' team. Cheryl Merchant succeeded in winning first prize in the Calla- han Contest, and Evelyn Kowal placed third in the Prize Speaking Contest; both of these were a credit to the class. vVith one down and three to go, the Class of 60 commenced its Sophomore year. Mrs. Upham was our helpful homeroom teacher. The first few days we did our utmost to disturb our Freshmen replace- ments, but then settled down to business with the election of of- ficers: John Mason, President; Joyce Harty, Vice-President; Marion Damon, Secretary; Evelyn Kowal, Treasurer; Tom Panaccione, Student Council Representative, and Joe Heyes, Washington Fund Treasurer. Evelyn Kowal was chairman of the Sophomore Social, the sole

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MO Michael Fargnoli Best Dressed Ann Pitisci Detention Pal Benjamin Greene Best Actor Geors ' e Marshall Best Looking Most Popular Best Smile Carol Britton Most Sophisticated Best Dressed Most Likely to Succeed David Sottile Detention Pal Matthew Cirelli Most Quiet Barbara Galvin Best Athlete

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event sponsored by the class that year. Pumpkins, black cats and witches on broomsticks adorned the walls of the hall to render a Halloween atmosphere. A clever skit about a ghost family provided entertainment preceding a fun-filled evening of dancing. Basketball season aroused the usual interest of Joe Heyea, Joe Neri, Paul Mann, Tom Panaccione, Ted Guilford, Louis Youngsna, and Barbara Galvin. John Mason managed the basketball and baseball teams. Joe Heyes was the only Sophomore to play baseball. Peter 0 Connor exhibiting his dissected cat, walked away with the first prize in the Science Fair, while Carol Britton won the honors in the Prize Speaking Contest. And then we were Juniors and Upperclassmenl Mr. Delehanty was our counselor. The class leaders that year were John Mason, Presi- dent; Tom Panaccione, Vice-President; Evelyn Kowal, Treasurer; Karen Kallio, Secretary, Marion Damon, Student Council Representative, and Joyce Harty, Washington Fund Treasurer. Activities for the year included two food sales and a supper. The supper offered something different - ham and beans rather than the usual spaghetti or roast beef. Thanks to the excellent organ- ization of Barry Hesseltine, everyone was pleased with the service and the delicious meal. The Class of 60 was again well represented on the basketball court and was very proud when our own Paul Mann received the Moat Valuable Player Award and Ted Guilford was presented with the Good Sportsmanship Trophy. Also, for the first time, two of our class- mates were chosen for the cheerleading squad. Karen Kallio and Carol Britton were at local gomes to cheer the team on to victory. Cheryl Merchant captured first place in the Prize Speaking Contest while Lee Perkins placed third. Lee won second in the Science Fair. Shortly after Christmas vacation the class commenced prepara- tions for a most momentous event - our Junior Prom. Carol Britton was elected chairman and With a Song in My Heart, the theme and song. The weeks of planning resulted in an unforgettable evening. Even though our rings did not arrive in time for the Prom, we re- ceived them shortly after and with great pride showed them to the envious underclassmen. A month after the Prom we were doomed by exams and then came graduation. Tom Panaccione and Karen Kallio, as Class Marshals, led the Seniors to receive their diplomas while the rest of us were faced with the realization that the next year we would be presented with that tremendous reward. With three years behind us the Class of I960 now held the cov- eted position of Seniors. Mrs. Grandone served as class advisor and aided us in our numerous events. The mighty task of Class President was placed on the able