Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

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’’Now that we have graduated we can stop thinking about improving our schools. They concern those who have taken our place as high school students. This attitude is too frequently the one accepted by high school graduates. They feel that after the commencement ex- ercises there is no need for them to fight for bettering the schools,. If we, the future leaders of America, accept this outlook, where will our nation be? If every person, after he graduates, decides not to concern himself with schools or community, think what a dilemma the country will be ini Fortunately, there are those who keep this feel- ing of helping others all through life. There should be more. Now that the Class of 1961 has graduated there should be sixty-one more But will there be? — nol We all know that Stop and think; our children will be using these schools. Are we going to be content to let an overflowing building in 1961 suffice twenty-five years from now, or are we going to see that they have proper facilities? Let us put ourselves in their position, and then we will chose the latter Martha McQueston Editor Final Good-bye to Barre High As proudly I stand in my cap and gown. Memories of days gone by at Barre High Sweep through my mind and heart. My face reflects them, and not a frown But a happy smile, even as I sigh; Thinking how hard it will be to part. Four long years we’ve been together. And now the time is here To take our leave from this foundation. It ' s your turn now, underclassmen. To share in the pride we have for this school. So protect it, as we have done, and enjoy it, tool We’ll all be going our separate ways Each to seek his own success. A flow of tears comes to my eyes When the processional march begins. It’s like walking around the bend in a road And knowing that the curve will never end. Janice Regienus Assistant Editor

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DEDICATION The Class of 1961 is proud to dedicate its yearbook, the Barretone , to Mr. Philip H. Decelle. Mr, De- celle was our class advisor in I960 and is the coach for the baseball and Junior Varsity Basketball teens. Every senior in U.S. History has come in contact with Mr, Decelle in the classroom. He has been friendly and co-operative when we have most need- ed his capable assistance.

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MR. LEROY L. DAWSON Mr. Dawson attended the Univer- sity of Maine where he received his B.A. Later he received his M.A. degree at Clark University. He has been principal at Barre High for the past thirty-five years. Mr. Dawson makes Barre his home. MR. LOUIS J. KARABATSOS Mr. Karabatsos, the assistant principal at Barre High, is a graduate of Salem State Teachers ' College. He received his B.S. degree eleven years ago, and has taught at Barre High, where he is the head of the Commercial De- partment, for six years. He re- cently received his Masters in Education and is a resident of Barre o MRS. ELEANOR UPHAM Mrs. Upham is the mathematics teacher 0 She was graduated from Tufts University and has received an A.B. and an A.M. degree in mathematics. Mrs. Upham resides in Barre and has been teaching here for fifteen years. MR. PHILIP H. DECELLE Mr. Decelle was graduated from the University of New Hampshire and is our history teacher. He has received his B.S. in business administration. Mr. Decelle is also the coach for the J.V. bas- ketball team and varsity baseball, He is a resident of Barre and has taught here for two years. MRS. GWENYTK J. O ' NEILL Mrs. O ' Neill attended Simmons College vhere she received her B.S. degree. She has been teaching English and sociology here for the past year. She resides with her family here in Barre. MR. JOHN H. LEBEGERN, JR. Mr. Lebegem, the Guidance Direc- tor, was graduated from West Chester State College. He also teaches a class in creative writing. He has received his B.J and Masters in Education. Mr. L begern resides in Barre and has been with us for two years. MR. MERTON B. BAKER Mr. Baker, the school science teacher, was graduated from Tufts University in 195U. He received his A.B. in Education. Mr. Baker is also the driver education teacher. He resides in Barre and has been with us for four years. MISS HELEN PRINCE Two years ago Miss Prince ar- rived at Barre High, a gradu- ate of the University of New Hampshire. She has received her A.B. in English literature and teaches English here. Miss Prince is a resident of Barre 0 MR. JOSEPH A. PITISCI Mr. Pitisci, who teaches science and math, was graduated from Worcester State Teachers ' College He has received his B.S. in Edu- cation. Mr 0 Pitisci resides in Barre and this is his second year teaching in Barre High School.