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

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CLASS HISTORY As I reluctantly walk away from the last hour of my high school days, I wish I could turn back the hands of time to recapture the thrill of that first day, three years ago, when the Class of 1959 came to Bristol Senior High School to experience the “best years of their lives.” It was September 1956, when we, the sophomores, sat in Colt Auditorium listening to our principal, Mr. Burke, read the rules which we were to follow during our stay in high school. We were happy in this new atmosphere until a dark cloud passed over the heads of frightened sophomores — mid-year-examination cloud. After exams our first elections were held. Those elected were: President, Jerome M. Squatrito; Vice-President, Paul Bruno; Secretary, Eileen Borges; and Treasurer, Jo-Ann DuPont. The Executive Committee consisted of: Stanley Achilli, Frank Caizzi, Robert Ciociola and Ann Parisi. Our first big dance, the Sophomore Hop, was held on May 24. Then it was back to work. Final exams marked the end of our first year and we looked forward to a two-month rest. Time was short and I soon realized that we were juniors, back for another year of education and activity. We studied hard and from time to time we cheered all the teams of Bristol High with great enthusiasm. Time for mid-years again and one heard the usual moans and groans echoing through the corridors. The class officers in our junior year were: President, Stanley Achilli; Vice-President, Samuel Pas-qua; Secretary, Elizabeth Marshall; and Treasurer, Janice DaPonte. The Executive Committee consisted of: Sarah DeCrescenzo, Marjorie Farrell, Kathleen Formisano, Carmine Puniello, and Alberta Remieres. The prom was held on April 18. The committee’s hard work was rewarded by the happiness of all who attended the dance in the beautifully decorated gym. The soft music of the orchestra faded away as we settled down to study for final exams. The coming summer vacation was appreciated by all. September 1958, we, as glorious seniors, re- turned to Bristol Senior High for the last time. This year our lives and times were filled with hopes and great expectations. Class elections were held on October 9. The officers elected to lead our class were: Stanley Achilli, President; Jerome M. Squatrito, Vice-President; Janice DaPonte, Treasurer; and I, Norene Ayres, Secretary. Thise elected to the Executive Committee were: Kathleen Formisano, Richard Almida, Marjorie Farrell, William Fasano, Alberta Remieres, and Douglas Smith. On October 16 we received our class rings and everyone had a glimpse of the gold shining on the hand of every senior. “Do I look all right? Is my hair in place? Is my tie straight?” Those were the questions that we asked on December 1, when the photographer came to take our pictures for the yearbook. Along with home work and other school activities the next few months were spent rehearsing for the senior play and operetta under the direction of Mrs. M. Theresa Donovan. The title of the play which was presented in the winter was “The Little Dog Laughed” and that of the operetta in the spring was The Belle of Bagdad. Our goal was to win the approval of the audience and this was accomplished with great success. Before we knew it Graduation Week had arrived. Monday, June 1, at the class banquet we received our yearbooks. On Wednesday, June 3, Class Day Exercises were held. On this day the secret ambitions of the seniors were revealed by the reading of the wills and class history. At last! June 4 — Graduation. As we walked slowly and cautiously into the auditorium our minds were filled with visions of the happy events which we had experienced. But in our hearts, we felt the sadness and joy of this long awaited day. The last dance, the Senior Reception, was held on Friday night of Graduation Week. This was the last time we saw each other as classmates. Now, as I gaze at the beautiful marble building and the quaint colonial structure, I know that I cannot turn back the clock for the Class of ’59, for we have graduated and have only the memory of the most wonderful years of our lives. 13

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FIRST ROW — Left to Right: P. Sansone, F. Caizzi, C. Puniello, T. Brown. SECOND ROW — Left to Right: B. DiPalma, P. Biancuzzo, M. Oliveira, E. Borges, P. Ruggiero, M. J. Vorro, L. Bradford, Advisor. THE GREEN AND WHITE STAFF Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Circulation Manager Literary Editors Photographers Advisor Mary Jane Vorro Frank Caizzi Peter Sansone Eileen Borges, Patricia Biancuzzo, Beverly DiPalma, Maria Oliveira, Priscilla Ruggiero Thomas Brown, Carmine Puniello Miss Laurine Bradford 12

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FIRST ROW —- Left to Right: A. Retnieres, J. Da Ponte, S. Achilli, N. Ayres, K. Formisano. SECOND ROW Left to Right: L. Farrell, W. Fasano, R. Almeida, D. Smith, Miss Bullock, Advisor. JEROME M. SQUATRITO SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary T reasurer Executive Committee Stanley Achilli Jerome M. Squatrito Norene Ayres Janice DaPonte Richard Almeida, Lynn Farrell, William Fasano, Kathleen Formisano, Alberta Remieres, Douglas Smith Advisor Miss E. Doris Bullock