Barre High School - Barretone Yearbook (Barre, MA)

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Basketball was the favorite sport with the Class of 1965. Jerry Phillips played Varsity and Junior Varsity basketball. Other fellows on the Junior Varsity team were Jam.es White, Alan Cirelli , Charles Hudson and Donald Whigham, Joanne Hale and Christine Salvo v;elcom.ed a fellow classm.ate, Joyce Vining, to the cheerleading squad. The m.aior activity of our second year was the Sophomore Social, and everyone in the class eagerly pitched in and helped to make that event a successful and memiorable one. Joyce Vining was elected to chairman the affair. Despite differences of opinion, the entertainment finally got rolling v;ith the help of Mrs. Unham. We chose skits from the Roaring 20 ’s. When the actual night came to an end, we all admitted that we would miss the fun and preparations of previous weeks Frances Dymon honored the class by v inning second prize in the Callahan Contest. As upperclassmen, the class of 1965 greeted Mr. Decelle, our class advisor. We all anticipated a wonderful, promising year as juniors. Our slate was clean, and new officers were elected to take over the reins of leadership. Richard Trio with a year’s experience was elected President with Joanne Hale, Vice-President; Joyce Vining, Secretary and Francine Jedetski, Treasurer. David Lylis represented the Class if 1965 ‘on the Student Council. We have only a few embarrassing v ords to add concerning the magazine drive. Unfortunately the sophomores surpassed us in selling ability leaving us behind providing the enter- tainment for a second consecutive year. The Spaghetti Supper was our first mioney-making activity All hands were on deck to cook spaghetti, pour coffee, set tables, and wash dishes. With the help of Sarah Caruso and mothers, the success of this affair financially put us well on our V7ay to Jashington , D.C. But the event v hich we looked forv;ard to most was the Junior Prom. Joanne Hale and Francine Jedetski assumed responsibility as co-chairmans of the affair. We are all very much indebted to Gordon Sepanek for the use of his cellar for prom meetings. Our theme, Moonlight and Roses, was selected, and we’ll never forget the long nights at Gordon’s making crepe paper flowers. Even the fellows became full-fledged flower makers. The prom came and went, and we were left v ith many ’wonderful memories of that night . Basketball still managed to hold the interest of several members of the class this year. Jerry Phillips, Donald Whigham, Charles Hudson, James White and Dennis Crowley played on the team while Christine Salvo, Joanne Hale and Joyce Vining cheered the boys on.

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The doors of Barre liigh School v ere thrust ooen on a v arr, sunny day in Sentember 1961, and sixty earer yet aoprehensive students climbed the stone steps for the first time. Thev were the boys and girls who were to make up the Class o- 196 5 , ' -’e were only pea-green freshmen then and very V7arv of the uonerclass’ -en and the .uch-talked-about initiations, iannily we 11 survived and found m.any friends a ong the student body as V7ell as the faculty . The year got off to a start ' when we chose class officers Richard Trio, President; Pavid Lylis , Vice-President; Kathleen Sirois, Secretary and Catherine Roberts, ' Treasui ' er . Alan Cirelli was elected Stucent Council Representative for the year. ' ■e plunged into the magazine drive honing to become the ton sellers in the school. Despite our energetic attitude, the wise and exnerienced unnerclassmen edged by the lovrly freshmen leaving us to do calisthenics at the J ce Cream Social. ' ’c can still hear the familiar voices of seniors echoing R-X-h-R-C-I- ’- P-S ! The ball s ' wished through the boon, and basketball season V7as on. Representing our class on the Junior Varsity team ' ere Jerry Phillips, Alan Cirelli, Richard ' Trio , Charles Hudson, Donald ■Ihigham and David Lylis. Christine Salvo and Joanne Hale became TLembers of the cheerleading squad and did a great job cheering the boys on to victory. ' e were not A ithout representation on the girls’ basketball team. Joyce Vining, Maryalice Bacon, Jean Pitisci and Andrea Femino played basketball. Olivia Gonsalves acted as assistant manager. Soring action got underway with baseball. Charles Hudson, Richard Trio, and Jerry Phillips represented the Class of 1965 on the team. Uith the fine coaching of Mr. Decelle, the fellows had a lot of fun and also won five games. The Class of 1965 was very proud of Joyce Vining and David Lylis w ' ho as freshm.en took part in the Prize- Sneaking Contest sponsored by the Barre Wom.en’s Club. Joyce went right to the top capturing first prize for- the girls with her monologue, The I ' edding of Miss Bray, and David Lylis cam.e in second for the boys doing a fine job on The vJaters of Babylon. David Lylis w ' on first prize in the Callahan Contest with his trum.pet solo. Our Freshman year was over, but it wasn’t long before vje embarked on a new facet of high school life that of being sophomores. We were now the class who thought they knew every- thing, and we were anxious to razz the freshm.en. Officers were again chosen to lead the class in this, a more active year. Francine Jedetski became the new President with Richard Trio, Vice-President; Catherine Roberts, Secretary; Christine Salvo, Treasurer and Alan Cirelli, Student Council Representative. With renewed drive, sixty sophom.ores dashed out of school on a bright Friday afternoon to get a head start on the annual magazine spree. Our tireless efforts were rewarded V7ith the opportunity to put on entertainment for the seniors who again captured first place.

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Thus the iunior chapter of our hirrh school life came to a close. A more serious-minded ;roup of young men and v;om.en m.ounted the steps of Barre High School as seniors. The senior year had a sentimental value for most. As each important event cam.e and went, v;e m.arked it off as our last Alum.ni Social, our last Basketball game o r our last prom. We found ourselves holding onto the little things which had been merely routine the first three years. But most iriportant of all, we became closely knit and established deep and lasting friendships. The year held within its leaves ten m.onths of excitement, decision and activity. At our first class meeting we elected Richard Trio, President ; Alan Cirelli, Vice-President; Elaine -illey. Secretary; Joanne Flale , Treasurer, and J onald Makovitch, Student Council Representative. Mrs. O ' Meill V7as our advisor. The blustery winds of October brought preparations for the Senior Bazaar. Apple picking days V7ere set aside, and we can remember the aroma of apple cider just off the press. With the rumm.age sale, food concession and game booths, the bazaar was very profitable and helped cover the shortage in our treasury. Parents and faculty were treated royally at our Senior Tea, held in October. Entertainm.ent provided by Judith Hodgen, Davi d Lylis and Mr. Wilkins was well received. The entire class crowded onto the stage in. the Assem.bly Hall at the Ice Cream. Social. As winners of the magazine drive, we were going to be served the traditional ice cream, by the faculty. Plates heaped with ice cream and topped with chocolate, strawberry and pineapple sauces can still be visualized by all of us. During tee Christman season, the seniors could be found making decorations and planning entertainment for the coming Alumni Social. George Benouski set the pace for the evening by being our jolly Santa Claus. We all had a lot of fun that night, and we enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces among the alumni. Sports and school spirit was particularly accented this year thanks to Mr. Cronin, our fine coach. Alan Cirelli, James White, Charles Hudson, Dennis Crowley, George Benouski and Philip Meunier were members of the basketball squad. Again Joanne Hale and Christine Salvo, this year co-captains, actively cheered the fellows on to victory. Ronald Makovitch, Jan Kowza, Duncan Stewart, Charles Hudson and Michael Ryder could be found fighting for their school on the soccer field. The Class of 1965 was also well represented on the baseball team. Gordon Sepanek, Larry Higgins, Dennis Crowley, Michael Ryder, Charles Hudson and Duncan Stewart joined this sport. During January and February the class concentrated on the Senior Play , Tish . This was a new and wonderful ex- perience for everyone. Rehearsals were often tiresome, and