Bedford High School - Missile Yearbook (Bedford, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1961 volume:

1961 THE MISSILE PUBLISHED BY BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS I TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY SENIORS UNDERCLASSMEN SPORTS ACTIVITIES ' ADVERTISERS DEDICATION We, the class of 1961, should like to dedicate this, our yearbook, to Mr. James L. Kinneen who. as our devoted class advisor, has spent the whole of his time trying to make our class a success. 3 it znted A Few Short announcements from the Guidance Office. There ' s the Whaaaal? 5 ct Ced ta 7 10 12 MR. JOSEPH HEKI.IHY English Social Studies MR. JAMES ROUVALIS Science MISS LAURETTA STEAD Mathematics ROBERT MORGAN Guidance Director Otf ' JOHN VanBUREN Guidance Counselor MRS. SULLIVAN 17 Guess who ' s on a diet. A new way to get a manicure. CHERYLE ANDERSON Cherrie Excellence is the perfect excuse. Debating Society 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; French Club 3. Vice President 3. Recording Secretary 3; Guidance Committee 3. 4: Newspaper 3. 4: Student Council 2; Majorette 1. 2. 3. 4: Human Relations Council 4; Field Hock- ey 1. 2: Basketball 1, 3: Policv Board 3, 4. RODNEY ANDREWS Rod Outside he is quiet, but inside he is bold. Maintenance Club 1 ; Photogra- phy 4. SANDRA BERWICK Sandy Blond and f ay and light of heart. In all good deeds she takes a part. Art Club 1; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; Human Relations 3, 4; Newspaper 1, 2, 3, 4: Psychology Club 3; Year- book 4; Field Hockey 1 2, 3, 4; Junior Honor Society; National Honor Society; Junior Prom At- tendant 3; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4. 22 CHRISTINA BEAN Tina There is no happiness without virtue. Transfer from England 4. DONALD BOHAKER Don To know is nothing at all; to im- agine is everything. Dramatics Club 2. 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Newspaper 2; Yearbook 4; Basketball 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 4; Baseball 3. 4. MEREDITH BRAGDON 23 RICHARD CAPONE Rich He is quiet and shy, but mischief dwells ivithin. Cross Country 1; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. KENNETH CASSIDY Kenny ' Much compliance, much craft. SUZANNE CAVANAUGH Suzie A smile for each, a friend to all. Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 1, 2. 3, 4; Softball 1, 2; Brother- hood Rep. FREDERICK CHRISTIAN Fred In action faithful and in honor clear. Drama 1, 2; Glee 1, 2, 4; Foot- ball 1, 2; S. Track 1, 2, 4. JEAN COPP Sheenie She may seem quiet and shy, but did you ever notice the twinkle in her eye? 24 PATRICIA CUTTER Pat A friend is never known till one has need. Glee Club 4; Field Hockey 1. WILLIAM DAVIN Bill Not all are asleep uho have their eyes shut. Audio-Visual Aids Club 2; Pho- tography Club 1 ; Golf 3. BARBARA DEDRICK Barby It is not strength, but art that obtains the prize. Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Citizenship Committee 1, 2; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper 3; Year- book 4; Softball 1, 2, 4; National Jr. Honor Society; Prom Com- mittee 3, 4. ELIZABETH DEVEREUX Bess When a girl begins to blush, she has gained the most powerful charm of her beauty. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Citizenship Com- mittee 1, 3; Glee Club 1. 2, 4; Yearbook 4; National Jr. Honor Society. CAROL DICK Dickie A sweet personality, full of ras- cality. Citizenship Committee L 4: Dra- matics Club L 2. 3, 1: Newspaper 3; Yearbook 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Na- tional Jr. Honor Society; Nation- al Honor Society; Class Vice President 1: Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Human Relations Council 4. 25 DONALD DOUGLAS Deacon There s mischief in this boy. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class President 2. ROBERT DREW Bob Politeness is to do and say the nicest thing in the nicest way. Newspaper 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Editor 3, Editor 4; Citizenship Commit- tee 2; Student Council 4; Human Relations 4; Citizen of the Month 3. JON EBACHER Jae it is but difficult, it is done; if it is impossible, it shall be done. Model Club 2; Football 3, 4; Bas- ketball 2; Baseball 1, 2; Spring Track 3; Renselliar Medal; Na- tional Junior Honor Society; Na- tonal Senior Honor Society. 26 SHERYL DUNSTON Sherrie Where the ivillingness is great, the difficulties can not be too great. Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Newspaper 3, Sports Editor 3; Basketball Manager 1, 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey Manager 1, 2, 3. CYNTHIA EIKELBOOM Cinnie A smart girl who is pretty slick. She sure can handle a hockey stick. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Newspaper 1; Yearbook 4, Co-Sports Editor; Basketball 3, 4; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4. JUNE FARRINGTON A great little maiden with a quiet little ivay. Glee Club 3, 4; French Club 4. WILMA FLEWELLING Willy She aint no angel. Yearbook 4; Field Hockey 1; Softball 4. SANDRA FARWELL Sandy Intellect, the starlight of the rain. Band 1. 4; Debating 1, 4; French Club 4; Yearbook 4; Basketball 1; Field Hockey 1, 4; Future Teachers of America 1. ROBERT FIDELCHAK Bob Let the ivorld slide by, contented am I. Football 3, 4. RUTH FRENIER She is modest but not bashful, free and easy, but not bold. Field Hockey 1; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Year- book 4. 27 ROLAND GOODWIN Goody An honest man ' s ivord is his bond. Maintenance Club 1. 2; Models Club 1, 2; Football 1, 4. LAWRENCE GARDINI Larry Who does not love wine, women, and song, remains a fool his whole life long. Glee Club 4; Yearbook 4; Foot- ball 2,-3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Golf 3; Chef ' s Club 1, 2; Offi- cials Club 2; Class Treasurer 4. JOHN GARIBOTTO He excels in what we prize; he ' s a hero in our eyes. Citizenship Committee 2; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4. LORRAINE GENETTI Her happiness never wavers, her friendship never falters. Art Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper 1, 2; Year- book 4. 28 PAULETTE GROVES Polly Kind deeds are ever in themselves rewarded. Citizenship Committee 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper 3; Student Council 2, 3; Yearbook Editor 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3; National Junior Honor Society; National Senior Honor Society; Class Secretary 3. JENNIFER HARLEY Talk she can, and talk she ivill; her tone ue is seldom ever still. Band 1. 2: Debating Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Newspaper 3. GERALD HIGSON Gerry David did not slay Goliath with tvords. Audi o-Visual Aids 1, 2. 3; Main- tenance Club 1, 2, 3; Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Chef ' s Club 1, 2; Yearbook 4. ROY JOHNSTON Why should the devil have all the good times? Glee Club 4; Student Council 2; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; National Junior Honor Society 3. PAULA JOLLIN Smooth tvords make smooth ways. Debating Society 4; Psychology Club 3; Dramatics 3, 4; 3 Act Play 3; Newspaper 3, 4; Policy Board 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Junior Prom Princess 3; Field Hockey 3, 4; Basketball 3; Transfer 3; Co-Editor (Newspaper) 4; Liter- ary Editor (Yearbook) 4. 29 CRAIG KEITH Oh! Why should life or labor be? Audio-Visual Aids 1; Citizenship Committee 1; French Club 4; Newspaper 2, 4; Yearbook 4; Stu- dent Exchange Group 3. KATHLEEN KELLY FREDERICK KENDALL Kathy Fred Pleasant is she, and full of ood He gives double who gives un- intent. asked. Yearbook 4; Basketball 3; Cheer- Transfer 3; Newspaper 4; Pho- leader 3, 4. tography Club 3, 4. GEORGE KOSLOWSKI Koslow All the world is a stage. Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 4; Choir 2, 3; Football 3; Newspaper 3. SHERYL LANDFEAR Appearances are deceiving, for mischief lurks within. Art Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper 1; Year- book 4. 30 CYNTHIA LARSON Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is fairest of them all? Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. DIANE LYONS Music ivashes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 4: French Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Human Relations Council 4; Yearbook 4; Girls ' State 3; Junior Honor Society; Senior Honor Society; Student Exchange. NANCY LIVERMORE Bewitched, bothered, and be- wildered. CAROLE LYNCH Lynchie A cup must be bitter that her smile would not sweeten. Dramatics 1, 2, 3; Newspaper 1, 2; Yearbook 4; Field Hockey 2; Prom Committee 3; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4. ELAINE M ARABELLA ' What is life without honor? 31 THOMAS McNEANY Porky Happy am I, from care I am free. Why aren ' t they all content- ed like me? Audio-Visual Aids 1, 2, 3; Indus- trial Arts Club 1, 2; Maintenance Club 1, 2; Photography Club 2: Student Council 3; Cross Coun- try 2; Baseball 1; Spring Track 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4. ELIZABETH MARTIN Betty Consistency, thou art a jewel. ' ' Dramatics Club 2, 3; Psychology Club 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Student Council 3; Field Hockey 3. JOHN McGRATH He ivho walks softly goes quick- ly, and also far. Audio-Visual Aids L 2, 3, 4; Maintenance Club 2, 4; News- paper 4. JAMES McGOVERN Monk A lover of sports with an eye for a maid; never too bold, but never afraid. Glee Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2. 3, 4; Newspaper 1; Yearbook 4: Class Vice President 1, 3; Class President 4; Student Council 4; Voted Most Improved Player in Basketball. VERONICA McNEANY Roni With ivinsome ways and dainty airs ... Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Citizenship Committee 3; Student Council 2; Field Hockey 2, 4; Class Secre- tary 2, 4. 32 MARCIA MELUCAS He knows most ivho speaks least. Debating Society 3. 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2. 3; three Act Play 1, 3; Glee Club 1. 3, 1: Choir 1; Chorus 1; Student Council 4; Yearbook 4: Basketball 4; Field Hockey 4: Junior Prom Attend- ant 3; Student Council 4; Human Relations Council 4; Civil De- fense Commendation; National Jr. and Sr. Honor Society. GEORGE MIKKOLA ' Life ' s a pleasant institution, let ' s take it as it comes. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Yearbook 4. GAIL MITCHELL Mitch A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. Psychology Club 4; Prom Com- mittee 3, 4; Yearbook 4. THOMAS MIX Tom Wisely I say, I am a bachelor. Glee Club 1: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. BRIAN MORRIS He has more ivit in his little fin- ger than there is in thy whole body. Audio-Visual Aids Club 1 : Dra- matics Club L 2. 3; Glee Club 1: Newspaper 2; Photography 2: Student Council L 2: Football 2. 3; Class President 1: Class Vice President 4; Senior Play L 2, 3. 33 PHILIP MUNDEN Phil One may live and learn. Transfer 4. DEAN NORDBERG Dino It is not hoiv long but how well we live. WILLIAM NOSTROM Billy One cannot always be a hero, but one can alivays be a man. Dramatics Club 4; Yearbook 4. FRANK PIANTEDOSI He speaketh not and yet there lies, a conversation in his eyes. Football 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. 34 JUDITH PIKE ■■Judy She thinks the most ood, and speaks the least ill of her neigh- bors. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2; Yearbook 4, Assistant Editor. THOMAS SALIGA Tom Sing aivay sorrow; cast away care. Dramatics Club 1; Golf 2, 3, 4; Track 3. DANIEL SCHWARTZ Danny A good conscience is the best divinity. CHARLES SCRYMGEOUR Chuck Time! I dare thee to discover such a youth and such a lover. Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Chef ' s Club 1; Au- dio-Visual Aids 1; Prom Com- mittee 3, 4. 3b PATRICIA SPELLMAN Patty A fabulous smile is always in style. Dramatics Club 3; Glee Club 4; Newspaper 4; Basketball 3, 4; Transfer 3; Field Hockey 4; Na- tional Senior Honor Society; Pol- icy Board. MARY JEAN SELMEIER Arp;ument is a gift of nature. Transfer 4; Dramatics Club 4: Psychology Club 4; Yearbook 4: Cheerleader 4; Debating 4, Sec- retary. JAMES SMITH Smitty To become a great man, it is necessary to be a great rascal. Chef ' s Club 1: Glee Club 1, 4; Golf 1, 2; Baseball 4; Football 1; Student Council 1. 3; Class President 3; Prom Committee 3. ELIZABETH SHEA Liz Sincerity is an openness of heart. We find it in very few people. Dramatics Club 4; French Club 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Newspaper 4 Psychology Club 4; Yearbook 4 Basketball 3, 4; Field Hockey 4. Softball 3; National Senior Honor Society. EARL SPARKS Buddy The honors of this world are the principles of virtues. Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3; Baseball 3, 4; National Junior Honor So- ciety. 36 JOHN SULLIVAN Jack He Idoks the whole uorld in the face, for he owes not any man. Band 1. 2, 3, 4: Student Council 4: Football 3, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; National Jr. ' Honor Society; Glee Club. SUSAN SYPHERS Susie The highest degree of earthly happiness, is quietness. Transfer 4; Yearbook 4. JUDITH TOUSSAINT Judv She has wit and wisdom, rarely seen together. Transfer 3: Dramatics 3. ' 4: Newspaper 4: Basketball 3. 4: Field Hockey 4: Psychology Club 3; Policy Board 4; Yearbook 4. SANDRA TUMBLIN Sandv Consideration is the parent of wisdom. Transfer 3: Dramatics 4; News- paper 1: Yearbook 4; Basketball 3,4; Softball 4. 37 SANDRA VANLAETHEM Sandy The happiest person is the per- son U ' ho thinks the most interest- ing thoiip,hts. Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Citizenship Committee 2; Basket- ball 2, 3: National Junior Honor Society; National Senior Honor Society. RICHARD WEBBER Webb He will go forward; he ivill not fail. Citizenship Committee 1 ; Student Council 1, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Best Competitor (Foot- ball) National Junior Honor So- ciety; National Senior Honor So- ciety; Student Government Rep- resentative. JOYCE VIDEBERG He who is silent gains store. JANET VIETAS Cookie Witty, lively, full of fun. She was born for success. Citizenship Committee 2; Debat- ing Society 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Human Relations Council 4; Newspaper 1, 2, 3; Policy Board 3; Psychology Club 3; Yearbook 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Soft- ball 1, 2; Class Treasurer 2. EDWARD WEST Eddie Every brave man is a man of his word. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4. 38 JANET WIGGINS Jan Continual cheerfulness is a sign of wisdom. Band 1. 2. 3, 4: Dramatics Club 1, 2; Yearbook 4: Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 4; Junior Honor So- ciety. KAREN WURZBACHER The wearer of a smile that spells friendship. Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Softball 1, 2; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey 4; Glee Club 1, 3; Yearbook 4. SANDRA WINSTON Sandy Her wit is as sharp as a wooden pestle. Art Club 1 ; Newspaper 2. JOHN YAUCKOES He is truly great who can look the world in the face and laugh. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Spring Track 1, 2, 3, 4: Most Improved (Foot- ball). 39 SANDRA WULFSBERG Sandi It is through art, and art alone that ive realize our perfection. Art Club 1; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Newspaper 3, 4; Psychology 3. 4; Yearbook 4; Basketball 2, 4; Field Hockey 3, 4; National Junior Honor Society. DAVID YOUNG Dave ivould live all my life in non chalance. Electronics Club 4. MOST SOPHISTICATED Roy Johnston Cynthia Larson — John Sullivan 40 BEST PERSONALITY Pat Spellman — Jim McGovern MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Kalhy Kelly— Cruig Keith SMOOTHEST LINE Paula Jollin — Alan Pakstis MOST MUSICALLY INCLINED Diane Lyons — John Sullivan MOST QUIET Judy Pike — Rodney Andrews - • CLASS COUPLE =1; Veronica McNeany — John Garibotto BEST ALL ROUND Janet Vietas — Richard Webber BEST DANCERS Cheryl Anderson Daniel Schwartz 41 BEST DRESSED Nancy Valatka — Richard Capone CLASS DREAMERS Nancy Liveriiiore — Bill Davin BEST LOOKING Cynthia Larson John Garibotto MOST DEPENDABLE Polly Groves — Earl Sparks MOST ARTISTIC Barbara Dedrick — Bob Drew 42 REST SENSE OF HIMOR Wilnia Flfwelling— Briaji Morris 43 1 47 49 Treasurer Joan Goulart 52 Treasurer Kathy Looney 54 JUNIORS 55 RECORD Bedford 3 Westford Bedford ....2 Lynnfield Bedford. Lexington Bedford...- 8 Burlington Bedford 2 Action Bedford Maynard Bedford _ 3 Ashland Bedford Regional Bedford 2 Wilmington 59 62 63 65 SENIOR MEMBERS 66 67 TRACK CROSS COUNTRY GOLF BOYS VS GIRLS BASEBALL SENIORS GIRLS ' SOFTBALL NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY FIRST ROW: Sara Smith, Susan Webber, Victoria Hooper, Dawn Damon, Diane Zweil, Evelyn Morris, Ann Emond, Carol Wiggins, Carol McPherson, Judy Joslin. SECOND ROW: Ronald Francey, Jean Randall, Virginia Walker, Alice Groves, Ronald Garibotto, Irene Valatka, Kenneth Lynch, William Bowen, Charlene Tracy, Brenda Dill, Mr. Stevens. NATIONAL SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY FIRST ROW: Sandra Berwick, Jon Ebacher, Richard Webber, Diane Lyons. SECOND ROW: Sandra VanLaethem, Sandra Farwell, Elizabeth Shea, Marcia Melucas, Paulette Groves, Patricia SpeUman. 72 STUDENT COUNCIL FIRST KOW: Robert Drew, Karen Anderson, Carol Wiggins, Marcia Melucas, Jacqueline Fay, Claudia Hammond. SECOND ROW: Nich olas Cardoos, Carolyn Morris, James McGovern, John Sullivan, Stephen Cutter, David JoUin, Charlotte Sinclair, Ralph Carr. PSYCHOLOGY CLUB FIRST ROW: Elizabi ' th Martin, Gail Labo, Christina Bean, Mary Jean Selmci.-r. SECOND ROW: Jennifer Ilarlcy, Gail Mitchell. Elizabeth Slua. Mr. Robert Morgan. 73 CITIZENSHIP COMMITTEE FIRST ROW: Barbara Dedrick, Kenneth Sheldon. Robert Macintosh, John Ebacher, Bernard Graham, Carol Mac- Pherson. SECOND ROW: Susan Baush, Jane Davis, Jill Chamberlin, Marion Ross, Merle Englehart. DEBATING SOCIETY FIRST ROW: Gail Howard, Marcia Melucus, Cheryl Anderson, Diane Lyons, Mary Jean Selmeier, Janet Vietas, Meta McLaughlin. SECOND ROW: Jean Brooks, Bruce Proudfoot, Jon Ebacher, William Antle, Ken Scheublin, Rick Drew, Jane Davis. THIRD ROW: Susan Webber, Joanne Joslin, Bill Bowen, Alan Pakstis, Charles Anderson, John Sullivan, Jean Ran- dall, Kenneth Sheldon. POWDER HORN POLICY BOARD FIRST ROW: Cheryl Anderson. Paula, Jollin, Robert Drew, Judy Toussaint, Pat Spellman. SECOND ROW: Diane Zweil, Susan Webber, Carol Morris, Jacqueline Fay, Marcy Wanta, Claudia Hammond, Meta McLaughlin. POWDER HORN STAFF 75 FRENCH CLUB FIRST ROW: Miriam Ross, David Unsworth, Judith Giencke, Joan Fijal, Paul Gallant, Ronald Sonibronsky, Douglas Peterson. SECOND ROW: David Hammer, Pauline Sibley, Miss O ' Neill, Barbara Bradley, Elaine McDonald, Jill Chamberlain, Richard Turner, Richard Malfa, Donald Woodruff, Larry Schnitger. 76 MAINTENANCE CLUB FIRST ROW: Austin Goodwin, Kevin Oilman, Charles Smith, Mr. James, Mr. UeSilva, Randy Baxter, Nicholas Cardoos. SECOND ROW: John Liverniore, William Fields, William Burke, John DeCamp, Richard Chick, William Douglas. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB 77 TAHAS LIBRARY CLUB SEATED: Joseph Ross, Miss Dowling, Jacqueline Crane. STANDING : Carolyn Sparks, Elizabeth Nower, Marcella Wanta, Elizabeth Ebacher. 78 LATIN CLUB FIRST ROW-: Meta McLaughlin, Gail Howard, John Fairbanks, Ronald Garibotto, Pamela Taylor, Carol Daley. STANDING: Gail West,- Jeanne Brooks, Charleen Tracy, John Sullivan, Russel Fraser, Fred Milliken, JecUi Randall, Carol Wiggins, Susan Webber, Mrs. Herrling. NINTH GRADE DRAMATICS FIR. ' T ROW: Sheryl McKciiran, Marian Kvans, Maria Versaggi, f ' alriria auckocs. Kathleen Hemingway. SECOM) ROW: Susan Landfear, Karen Winston, Pauline Sibley, Barbara Arnold, Mao ' J« ' iik! - 79 TENTH GRADE DRAMATICS FIRST ROW: Diana Weigelt, Noreen McGovern, Elezabeth Qark, Joyce Knapton. SECOND ROW: Jacqueline Loisel, Jane Davis, Mary Hlen Long, Georgiana Coons. ELEVENTH GRADE DRAMATICS FIRST ROW: Kathleen Crow, Joy Beaver, Mrs. Kalin, Bailtara Bishop, Sara Smith, Virginia Walker, Carol Conieau. SECOND ROW: Catherine Howe, Frederick Genetti, Robert Le Blanc, James Harrow, Eric Drew, Patricia Bearden. 80 GRADE TWELVE DRAMATICS ARSENIC AND OLD LACE DANIEL WEBSTER GLEE CLUB YEARBOOK STAFF FIRST ROW: Diane Lyons, Paulette Groves, Judith Pike. FIRST ROW: Mary Selnieier, Judith Toussaint, Paula JoOin, SECOND ROW: Cynthia Eikelboom, Paula JoIHn, Janet Vietas. Janet Vietas. SECOND ROW: Sheryl Landfear, Gail Mitchell, Elizabeth Shea, Lorraine Geiietti. FIRST ROW: Judith Pike, Sandra VanLaetham, Diane Lyons, Sandra Berwick. SECOND ROW: Wilham Nostrum, Craig Keith. FIR.ST ROW: Janet Wiggins, Karen Wurzharher, Elizabeth FIRST ROW: Gai l .Mitchell. Sandra Tumblin, Ruth Frenier, D.vercux. SECOND ROW: Carol Dick, Earl Sparks, Barbara Nancy Valatka. SECOND ROW: Carol Dick, Carole Lynch, I ' hick. Susan Syphers. 83 CLASS OF 1961 PRESENTS 86 87 1. Jim McGovern 11. Liz Shea 2. June Farrington 12. Kathy Kelly 3. Cynthia Larson 13. Dianne Brown 4. George Mikkola 14. Karen Wurzbacher 5. Don Bohacker 15. Judy Pike 6. Bob Drew 16. Susie Syphers 7. Gail Mitchell 17. Brian Morris 8. Joyce Videberg 18. Kevin Seward 9. Diane Lyons 19. Rodney Andrews 10. Cheryle Anderson 88 1. 2. 3. 4. S. 6. I . 8. 9. Gail Labo Bess Devereux Tom Mix Jennifer Harley Carol Dick Pollv Groves Craip Keith Gerry Hijison Ric hie Capone 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 1.5. 16. 17. Sandv Winston Roll Fedelrhak .loev Burns Rillv Nostrom Sandy VanLaetheni Marria Meluc as Tom Saliva John McGroth 89 0. 10. Frank Piantedose Sandv Berwick George Kozlowski Janet Vietas Carole Lynch Wilma Flewelling Nancy Liyermore Barbie Dedrick Sandy Farwell Jean Copp 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Mary Bragdon Betty Martin Tom McNeany Paula Jollin Dan Schwartz Roni McNeany Larry Gardini Sheryl Landfear laryjean Selmeier Richard Webber 90 1 . Deacon Douglas 2. Margie Campbell 3. John Garibotlo I. Ruth Frenier 5. Earl Sparks 6. Jim Smith 7. Kddic West o. Janet Wiggins Chuck Scrymgcour 10. Dave Young 11. Sandy Tumblin 12. Sherry Dunston 13. Dean iNordberg 14. Nancy Valatka 15. Suzi Cavanaugh 16. Judy loussaint 17. Cynthia Eikeiboom 18. Lorraine Genetti 19. Roy Johnston 91 KIELEY AND SCOTT BEDFORD. MASSACHUSETTS CR 4-6858 Compliments of MILLIPORE FILTER CORP. Ashby Road BEDFORD, MASS. CR 4-8800 MANDRIOLI ' S VARIETY STORE 65 Loomis S+reet BEDFORD, MASS. Best Wishes to the Class of 1961 BUBIER-RILEY INSURANCE AGENCY. INC. 101 The Great Rd. 39 Nason St. Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters BEDFORD CR 4-6000 MAYNARD TW 7-2231 92 ll Compliments of Phone: CR 4-7020 la J BEAUTY SALON, INC Bedford Shopping Center Bedford, Mass. Air Conditioned Free Parking Joyce Smith, Owner Compliments of PURITY FOOD STORES 93 BEDFORD PACKAGE STORE, INC. Beer, Wines, and Liquors Phil — AI — Sherm 93 GREAT ROAD BEDFORD, MASS. PENNELL THOMPSON Residential • Commercial REALTORS 99 Great Road BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS CRes+view 4-8020 BEDFORD MOTEL and INN BERTHA ' S Routes 4 and 25 30 North Road BEDFORD. MASS. 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DOHERTY BEDFORD DINER Realtor The Great Road 322 The Great Road (Route 4) BEDFORD, MASS. 99 I Dodge ' s Sunoco Bedford News Store Lubrication — Accessories 49 Great Road Minor Repairs Bedford, Mass. CR 4-9759 180 Great Road School Supplies — Periodicals BEDFORD. MASS. For the Finest in Eatables Vegetables Fruits Eggs Chiclcens Preserves Many Etc. Happy Valley Owned and Operated by Sebastian Farms BBMlBBil — - RTE. 62 BEDFORD— BURLINGTON OPEN EVENINGS Gregory ' s Men ' s Formal Wear Rentals and Sales Mission 3-6464 Connpliments of 162 Mass. Avenue Arlington 74, Mass. GENETTI ' S James R. PACKAGE STORE Stander Co., Inc. Electrical Contractor 39 Winthrop Avenue CR 4-6486 too I BEDFORD CLEANSERS I52C Great Road ' Bedford, Mass. CR 4-6035 Steven ' s Donut Shop 328 Great Road BEDFORD. MASS. BEDFORD MEATLAND Choice Beef and Poultry Personalized Service 32A Great Road Bedford, Massachusetts CR 4-7816 BEDFORD SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION 101 COLONIAL SUNDIAL SHOES Quality Shoes for All the Family Featuring POLL PARROT SCAMPEROOS TRIM TRED RAND MELODY RANDCRAFT Expert Fitting Bedford Shopping Center Bedford, Mass. OR 4-6230 Connpliments of MAPLE SHADE TOURIST HOME 232 North Road BEDFORD, MASS. BEDFORD JEWELERS Watches — Diamonds — Jewelry Compliments of EXPERT WATCH REPA IR DREW ASSOCIATES, INC. Shopping Center — Bedford, Mass. 56 Great Road TeL CR 4-7056 Your ELGIN Jeweler BEDFORD, MASS. BLUE RIBBON DAIRY 186 Great Road Bedford, Massachusetts CR 4-7261 Local Milk Delivered in Lexington and Bedford 102 Compliments of THOMAS POLEO Custom Builder WILLIAM H. WAITE New Homes — Additions Roofing Compliments of DR. DOROTHY K. DOLAN Optometrist CR 4-7755 3 Orchard Road, Bedford MARSHALL ' S Compliments of PAUL J. GOLDSTEIN D.D.S. Discount Department Store Bedford Shopping Center OPEN 9:00 A.M.— 9:00 P.M. DAILY CR 4-8482 HARTWELL ' S TEXACO SERVICE Tires — Batteries 105 Great Road BEDFORD, MASS. 103 1 HUTCHINS FORD SALES, INC. 170 Great Road, Bedford THUNDERBIRDS GALAXIES FALCONS FAIRLANE 500 ' s FAIRLANES MIDDLESEX LUMBER AND FUEL PIERRE A. DILLEN INC. Funeral Home Lumber, Building Materials Mason Supplies, Norfolk Paint Funeral Director and Embalmer CR 4-7706 DEPOT SQUARE BEDFORD. MASSACHUSETTS 45 Springs Road Bedford, Mass. Tel. CR 4-7655 104 I Compliments of ROBERT L. PFEIFFER Land Surveyor BEDFORD. MASS. Tel. CR 4-6882 BIEREN ' S GARAGE WALTER BIEREN 50 Concord Rd. BEDFORD, MASS. V K f i i SWIFT 3-PRONGED SERVICE to all NEW ENGLAND JOHN H. OGDEN Cambridge- Worces ' .cr — Ai-lmrn, M.iitic! From ilicsc llircc strategically-locdteil slccl 1 7 Alaska Avenue . 1 service ceiilers, Bruwn-Wales serves JMew England . , . promptK, cHiLienlly .md wiili BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS tlic grealcs( possible speed. , And all ihe cenlers are so closely coordinated lliat llie specially slocks of cacli are iiniiiediatcl) available to all. B R WN- WAX£g General Contractor Tel. CR 4-7915 IBS RINOOE AVE. EXT.- JNIveraity 4-4300 • CAMBRIDGE 40. MASS. OX-BOW GARDENS 56 Springs Road BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS CR 4-7983 All Photography in This Book Done by PURDY STUDIOS 367 Boylston Street BOSTON OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS for the 1961 MISSILE 106 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ' 61 RAYTHEON COMPANY MISSILE SPACE DIVISION BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS In the past Raytheon Bedford has maintained a high regard for nnembers of the graduating class of Bedford High School. Again this year we cordially invite members of the graduating class with secretarial skills to explore career oppor- tunities with this Division. 107 BEDFORD FARMS DAIRY 18 North Road Bedford, Mass. CR 4-6500 VOLKSWAGEN SALES • SERVICE ' PARTS LANE MOTOR SALES CORP. 200 Great Road Bedford, Mass. CRestview 4-6000 CHARLES E. LANE Treasurer COMPLIMENTS OF THE CLASS OF 1962 Compliment ' s of THE CLASS OF 1963 THE BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATES Extend Their Best Wishes for Success to the Graduating Class of 1961 10 L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY AHLEBORO. MASSACHUSETTS Manufacturers of CLASS RINGS— PINS— CLUB INSIGNIA— ETC. BILL ROWAN, Factory Representative III GOLD STAR Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Alfred G. Berwick Mr. and Mrs. John F. Devereux Mr. and Mrs. John Earl Dick Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph W. Ebacher Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gardini Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. 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