Bristol High School - Green and White Yearbook (Bristol, RI)

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First row, left to right: S. Motrone, J. Ferreira, N. Mascena, E. Anderton Second row, left to right: Miss Bullock, M. Trainor, J. Furtado, R. Poiva, J. Vaccaro, M. A. MorobeHo senior class officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Santa Motrone James Ferreira Edith Anderton Nancy Mascena EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE John Furtado — Robert Paiva Joseph Vaccaro Marklyn Trainor — Mary Ann Marabello Advisor Miss E. Doris Bullock class history It is June, 1980, the year that Bristol is celebrating its three hundredth anniversary and at which time the Class of 1955 is holding its twenty-fifth reunion. While sitting on the train, I kept glancing nervously at my watch, hoping that I wouldn't be late. I closed my eyes for a few minutes, and then heard the conductor call out, Bristol, Rhode Island; last stop; all out! With a start I opened my eyes and saw a modern railroad station in a very familiar location — the foot of Franklin Street. I hurried up to Hope Street and then to my Alma Mater. Several others were trying to gain access to the building at the same time as I. Could these distinguished businessmen and matronly women that were crowding the entrance be the same shy and awkward sophomores of only twenty-five years ago? How the memories crowded through my mind as I shook hands with my classmates. Then I heard someone call out my name and ask if I would read the class history that I had written. As I glanced at the paper the words before me brought back many happy moments. It was September again and time to get back to the old grind, but this year there was much excitement and anticipation about it. Yes, today would be our first day in the Bristol Senior High School. We loitered near the entrance and then found our home rooms, and were directed to the Auditorium where we heard our principal, Mr. Burke, explain rules and regulations that were to be followed. Our officers elected for the year were: President, Charles Ouellette; Vice President, Santa Motrone; Secretary, Theresa Mello; Treasurer, Anthony DuPont. The following were members of the executive committee: Marguerite Rebello, Madeline Rose, Nancy Mascena, and Dorothy Cavallaro. We settled down to our work and then in January the nervous tension of examinations began again. The dreaded word was on every tongue and in every mind — midyears. After the ordeal, days passed quickly and May finally arrived. Then it was time for the Sophomore Hop, a dance sponsored by the Sophomore Class. The next month came, bringing with it finals and summer vacation. September came again all too soon and we returned to school to start the second year of the best years of our lives. The officers elected to represent our class were: President, James Ferreira; Vice President, John Furtado; Secretary, Mary Buckley; Treasurer, Nancy Mascena. Members of the executive committee were: Jerome Simmons, Dorothy Cavallaro, Edward Cunard, Santa Matrone, Marguerite Rebello, and Anthony DuPont. We began our regular activities, attending football and basketball games, dances and parties until March. Then everyone began talking about whom they were going with, what they wre wearing, etc. Yes, to the Junior Prom. The dance was held April 30 26

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in memoriam RUDOLPH CABRAL August 23, 1935 — March 22, 1952 In memory of one of our beloved classmates the Class of 1955 dedicates this page. Rudy Cabral passed away At only sixteen years. But he is with us every day In memories so dear. His hand we'll never touch again; His eyes we'll never see. We cannot alter in this life What was meant to be. He always had a smile. His enemies were few. He loved athletics and the out-of-doors; Good sportsmanship he knew. But the joys and pleasures of his life Were soon to fade away, For his Heavenly Father was to call him back On that sublime and tranquil day. March 22, 1952, Marked the dawn of his life anew. Although not with us these past few years. This humble tribute to him we pay. The memory of him will linger with us Especially on Graduation Day. 25

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 and in the beautifully decorated Colt Auditorium all danced to the music of Al Rosen. The soft lights and charming music made the evening go by too quickly. We started to look forward to our summer vacation which would be our last one from Colt. Before we knew it September was here again and we were back at school, we the mighty seniors. The class held its first meeting soon after the opening date for the election of officers. They were: President, Santa Matrone; Vice President, James Ferreira; Treasurer, Nancy Mascena; and I, Edith Anderton, Secretary. Elected to the executive committee were: Mary Ann Marabello, Marklyn Trainor, Joseph Vaccaro, John Furtado, and Robert Paiva. In October were received our class rings and made sure that everyone, especially the underclassmen, saw them. The busy days passed quickly and class pictures were the next step on that long ladder leading to graduation. In December, the pupils were chosen for their ports in the class play, Girl Crazy, which was held on February 3rd and 4th. The play was very successful as was the operetta presented, under the patient and capable direction of Mrs. Donovan, on April 14th and 15th. June was upon us all too soon and then it was Class Day, the day the wills, prophesies, and history were read revealing our innermost secrets and ambitions. The banquet was held that night and the food disappeared almost as soon as it was placed on the tables. Then, at last, the big moment arrived — that moment that every student looks forward to, some with regret, others with great rejoicing — Graduation. The members of the senior class were very solemn that night as they sat on the stage and heard the first strains of Alma Mater. They tried to fight back the lumps that rose in their throats. On Friday night the Senior Reception was held. Everyone was dressed in graduation finery. This would be the last time the class would meet as a group. After the dance the members of the class of 1955 separated — each to go his own way. EDITH ANDERTON senior calendar Sept. 13 — Delayed by Hurricane Carol, 97 water-soaked seniors returned for their last joyous (?) year! Sept. 25 — First league football game — Pawtucket Voke. The team is red hot! Oct. 21 — Get out the gold polish, mother! Senior rings have arrived. Nov. 20 — Last league game — Barrington — The team is ice cold! Nov. 23 — Boys in suits?! Must be senior class pictures. Dec. 22 — Christmas doings and Dixieland! Students itchy for dismissal bell. Jan. 3 — Sentenced to six more months of hard labor. Jan. 25 — Burning the midnight oil — EXAMS!!! Feb. 3 — Prospective Audrey Hepburns and Gregory Pecks perform. Feb. 22 — Time off for good (?) behavior. March — ? April — Mortgage the house. Dad; Junior Prom is coming. May — Germ attacks high school students — Spring Fever! June 14 — Last chance for diploma — Final Exams! June 23 — (Two hours before Graduation) Say have you learned the words to the 'Alma Mater' yet? June 24 — Seniors rise in the cold dawn for Graduation pictures. Several deep sighs of relief issued from faculty. 27