Cole Trade High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (Southbridge, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1948 volume:

Compliments of AMES WDRSTED CO. JACOB EDWARDS LIBRARY Southbridge, Massachusetts m ---'T P d T h 1 b y by L H d SOUTHBRIDGE FINISHING C0 -k 1948 - HILLTOP ER - 1948 Cale Trade High Schaai Saaihbvrialgfe, Massachusetts A School Dedicated to the Task of Training Young Men for Industry Jacob Edwards Library 236 Main St. Southbridge, MA 01550 1948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 CHARLES O. COZZENS l Charles O. Cozzens was born in Southbridge, December 20, 1890 and educated in the Southbridge schools. At the time of his death on February 11, 1947, he was presi- dent of American Optical Company and one of the most important and influential fig- ures in the optical industry. His interests were always interwoven with the affairs of the community in which he lived and achieved his success . . . his ambitions were not for personal gain but for the public good. His ideas for improvement in industry were in advance of his time. The breadth of his vision and his enormous capabilities made him the recipient of wide- spread respect. The warmth of his personality and his human qualities made him be- loved by all who knew him. For his qualities of leadership, for his devotion to the principles of democracy, and for his ability to translate ideas to realities, the Cole Trade High School dedicates this book to the memory of Charles O. Cozzens, of whom Southbridge is justly proud. -2.- 1948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 OUR DIRECTOR CLARK HIBBARD MORRELL TO THE GRADUATES OF 1948: You are trained to meet the exigencies of life. Your attitudes, abilities, and reasoning have been geared to a pattern which can be readily shaped to a confused and shifting economy. I have great faith in your ultimate success in finding security and happiness in this confused era. The threat of war, the inflated economy, and the fear of business re- cession will be a challenge to your judgement. Time alone will prove your preparedness. To the Veterans I wish to state: Success and happiness must certainly come to those who go through life with the same loyalty, perseverance, patience, industry, and cooper- ation, as you have displayed while a member of this school. Your interest in school af- fairs and diligence in promoting school work has elevated its status considerably. May you all ind health, happiness, and prosperity for yourselves, and experience joy while providing still more for others. Sincerely yours, C. H. MORRELL Director - 3 - I948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 TO THE GRADUATES OF THE COLE TRADE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1948 You are about to receive the reward for the investment you have each made in yourselves. You have come to the end of an important stage in your education: that in itself is worthy of the warmest congratulations. Your education has been a preparation to fit each of you for your vocation as a member of society and as a citizen of your community, of your country, of the world. Your school has stressed those facts, those abilities, those attitudes that have to be developed in order to make each of you effective citizens. You have been taught the lessons of life itself to better equip you to step forward into a world still fever- ishly groping for the ways and means of a lasting peace: to respect the worth of the individual, to work together for common purposes, to apply an intelligent method in the solution of the difficulties that must be faced in living together, to control our increasing scientific and mechanical inventions and discover- ies only for the welfare of mankind. Your next step is to assume your respective places in your community according to your chosen fields of endeavor. Your community now expects a return from the investment it has made in each of you in providing you with the facilities to acquire the training of your choice. You will continue to illustrate the principles of good workmanship and of good design in every aspect of your lives. Be proud of your achievement: it was Gladstone who said, Technical education is the exaltation of manual labour, bringing it up to the highest excellence of which it is susceptible. Your school is proud to have participated in your formationg and, in so far as you carry out those aims and purposes of the school itself, so too your community will be proud of you. WILLIAM L. BOURGEOIS Superintendent of Schools, -4- l948 - HILLTOPP ER - 19 STAFF OF HILLTOPPER fini Assistant Editors PAUL SNYDER JOSEPH DEMERS HARRY DIMETRI JOHN LIPSKI HENRY BOUCHER LELEND MILLER Faculty Advisor WILLIAM V. DELANEY Student Editor NORMAN A. LAPOINTE Paper Technicians am, ' .PQ 97 , gg., ,f ' -V f L, ' Y . , . ye, ty ,. O JOHN RYAN RAY RICCI PAUL MATIRO V ,, P QQNEET . I Student Editor ROGER G. BRIERE HAROLD ANDREWS-Painting and Decorating Instructor CARL AUSTIN EMIL GAUCHER RONALD AUCOIN FRANCIS FITZGIBBONS BERNARD RUTAN RAY LEMIRE -5- 948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 FACULTY EMERY LAVALLEE NELS IOHNSON WILLIAM V. DELANEY Co-ordinator Coop. Machine B. S. Ed., M. Ed. English p 41? IOHN L. BENSON FRANCIS COUTURE LEO GRENIER Drafting ElECfl'iCifY Day Machine HAROLD ANDREWS FRANK SKINYON GEORGE BRAMAN Painting and Decorating B. S. Ed. Related Mathematics Cabinet -5- 948 - LAWRENCE SWENSON Mathematics GEORGE KERIVAN B. S., M. Ed Physics, Athletics S33 WALTER GLONDEK Science ILLTOP FACULTY WILLIAM NICKERSON General Vocational Wood 'NX 1 I -A , f, 1 ' aa, .,,: 944139 E ' , QU- ' Yiffw PU lf ff: l,'f3'Wi ,vp 1.f.,.. V .. :?.:i:5,-14.7 W e , Q WILLIAM IULIEN A. B. Mathematics I, .-.,,. Y. MARGARET CONNOLLY Secretary of Director -7- PER - 1948 WILLIAM PAUL General Vocational Machine MARIO PELLEGRINI Sheet Metal 13 MAUREEN BAYBUTT Clerk 948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 CLASS OFFICERS I IOSEPH DEMERS WILLIAM KELLY President Vice-President WILLIAM V. DELANEY Class Adviser iqvk , . 5 N57 .1 s-Q-M ROGER G. BRIERE NORMAN A. LaPOINTE Treasurer Secretary -3- 1948 - ALFRED IOSEPH ALBETSKI HAZ!! Machinist Al is possessed of a lot of com- mon sense. Remember those de- bates! Hobbies: Gardening, Scouts. Sports: Fishing, Archery. Armed Service: Navy. HAROLD VASIL BICKI Bick Draftsman Erick is a hard worker. He likes to step into a good hot argument. All in fun though! Hobbies: Gardening, Photography. Sports: Boxing, Baseball, Football. Armed Service: Navy. HILLTOPPER GRADUATES CARL ARTHUR AUSTIN Carl Printer Those early editions of the Hill- topper kept Carl busy. But what a feeling of accomplishment! Hobby: Gardening. Sports: Baseball. Armed Service: Army. - 1948 GEORGE ALFRED BEAUDRY Gentleman George Draftsman Gentleman George is a very ag- gressive fellow. He wastes little time on a iob. And-that voice! Hobby: Photography. Sports: Baseball. Armed Service: Marines. f' v H 1 ae ., WALTER PETER BQMBA ROBERT OVIDE BOUSQUET Bomba Bob Machinist- Electrician Walter is a steady, persistent work- B0bH gives his flme and .GVIGVSY to er. Still Wafer ,uns deep. He a trade that tascinates him. likes pinochle. Hobby Stamp Collecting. Sports: Football, Baseball. Armed Service: Army. -9- Hobbv: Amateur Radio Operator. Sports: Football, Fishing. 1948 - HILLTOPP GRADUATES ' f'-U tx 1' ROGER GERARD BRIERE Breezy Draftsman Co-Editor of the Hilltopper , Breezy really moved! He took care of a lot of details with ap- parently little effort. A real school booster. Hobby: Photography. Sports: Basketball, Swimming. Armed Service: Navy. bmi, . JV H iii. .+R , i W , V,,f 3 M i X, y 5: ,. r - : ii ROBERT ELWOOD CLARK Bob Draftsman Bob is a deep thinker. lt would be difficult to imagine Bob in an angry mood. Hobby: Photography. Sports: Baseball. Armed Service: Army. A 11. .KL 'Q, + ff' 7: N221 verb I f' . . 1 Alufv-N5 LINCOLN GRANT CHATTERTON Link Machinist Link has a lot of energy. Likes to work at machines in the shop and ialopies at the station. How many gallons, sir? Hobby: Gardening. Sports: Baseball, Football. Armed Service: Navy. 'lz':3.': , ', 'rx-rf' GUY CLAYTON CUDWORTH KfGuy!7 Draftsman Guy is a smooth talker. As a de- signer he has plenty of originality. Hobby: Photography. Sports: Golf. Armed Service: Army. .-10-. ER - 1948 a IOHN IOSEPH CHMIELEWICZ Chimes Machinist Chimes believes in the full life. He is good in shop, good on the playing field, and a good cook. Hobby: Motoring. Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Foot- ball. Armed Service: Marines. Y STANLEY IOSEPH CUIKAY Stan Machinist Stan is not the explosive type but does saw a lot of wood . A good steady worker. Hobby: Travel. Sports: Baseball, Handball, Colt. Armed Service: Navy. 1948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 GRADUATES 'lt .Jw S - LUDWIG BERNARD CZYZEWSKI llBill77 Draftsman We predict a great future for Bill as a machine designer. Hobby: Travel. Sports: Baseball, Football. Armed Service: Air Corps. IOSEPH NORMAN DEM ERS lKJOe7I Automobile Mechanic joe is our Class President. He won the respect of his classmates by his aggressiveness, his ability, and his sincerity. Hobby: Model Planes. Sports: Swimming. Armed Service: Air Corps. - . age? ROBERT EDWARD DARGIE IIBODII Draftsman We predict a great future for this fast draftsman. He has plenty of ideas-and good ones tool Hobby: Travel. Sports: Football, Baseball. Armed Service: Air Corps. 'P in X 1 ,i. .... 5 , fa CHARLES PETER DRAZBA Charlie Factory Maintenance Charlie is a very pleasant fellow who loves life and makes many friends. Always smiling. Hobby: Stamp Collecting. Sports: Football, Hunting. Armed Service: Marines. -11- LOUIS IOSEPH DECATALDI Lou Draftsman Lou is a born leader who gains quick respect from his fellows. Hobby: Travel. Sports: Baseball, Basketball. Armed Service: Navy, FRANCIS BERNARD FITZCIBBONS Frank Printer Frank has that personality grin. He liked to check on Austin with his Noah Webster. Hobby: Painting. Sports: Fishing, Baseball. Armed Service: Navy. 1948 - ' . this E' ,Eff V . f' RONALD PATRICK HOULE Ronnie Machinist Ronnie is a quiet fellow, and an easy going chap. Hopes to see some mound service. Was a star of our baseball and basketball teams. Hobby: Gardening. Sports: Baseball, Basketball. iii? gn 'aha-N NORMAN ALFRED LAPOINTE IlRed!! Draftsman Co-Editor of our Hilltopper , Red is the agressive type who gets a lot of things done. A real school booster. Hobby: Cun Collecting. Sports: Hunting, Golf. Armed Service: Navy. HILL GRADUATES II WILLIAM LEON KELLY Bill Electrician Bill' is our class Vice-President. He is friendly and quiet. Shortly hopes to get that iourneyman's license. Hobby: Photography. Sports: Swimming, Skating. Armed Service: Navy, TOPPER - 1948 jf 'l,Q, WILLIAM IOSEPH KOCHANOWSKI BilZ' Cabinet Maker Bill has a great sense of humor. He likes practical jokes. Hobbies: Antique Collecting, Pic- ture Framing, Sports: Basketball, Fishing. Armed Service: Navy. LAWRENCE ARTHUR LIBBY 1:LaTTyJ9 Machinist Larry is a good natured, jovial fellow who demands plenty of ac- tion, particularly in jalopies . Hobby: Stamp Collecting. Sports: Tennis, Swimming. Armed Service: Navy. ..12.... GERALD R. LIPPE HJSTTQIJU Factory Maintenance lerry is quiet but has a lot on the ball. Excels in school and also on the athletic field. Hobby: Travel. Sports: Baseball, Football, Basket- ball. Armed Service: Navy. 1948 - .W V .y ,Sunn- f its 'H-as--r ,' 'W' f' , 1 ' 9, :if Ca .A . . ziiifiggggfffk - ' ' ' figlixiihik-,-, A 1 K gm' i1.Ussh14w+,4e:-'. . ' . .- um. EMIL EDWARD MALY fl'Maly!Y Cabinet Maker Maly' is a good, conscientious worker. He has been one of Mr. Skinyon's mainstays. He is a good ball player, tool Hobby: Model Airplanes. Sports: Baseball, Football. . gy ,sw f 7f '?G I 4 ', x I Y' lf. , 6 A :-- ' 5 ,-'r' CHESTER RAYMOND MILAS llChet!l Draftsman Chet is a conscientious worker with firm convictions. Hobby: Photography. Sports: Football, Swimming. Armed Service: Navy. HILLTOPPE GRADUATES nn-...M COURTLAND IAM ES MARTEL Court Carpenter Court is a very quiet fellow who readily commanded our respect. He accomplished much in and out of school. Hobby: Gardening. Sports: Hunting. Armed Service: Navy. ALEXANDER LAWRENCE MILLER HAZ!! Carpenter Al was a good worker and a fine athlete. lt's going to be tough on Ricci when he leaves. . Hobby: Woodcraft. Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Swim- ming. Armed Service: Coast Guard. 113, R - 1948 HECTOR ARTHUR MARTEL Hector Carpenter If there's a way, Hector will find it. He always has some problem to master. Hobby: Music. Sports: Softball, Bowling. Armed Service: Army. IOSEPH FELIX PAQUIN Joe Sheet Metal joe is the last of The Three Musketeers . His witty French sayings amused us. Hobby: Travels. Sports: Baseball, Football. I948 - HILLTOPP DAVID PETERSON Pete Machinist Pete hopes to be a die maker. One of the mainstays of the Vol- unteer Fire Association in Wood- stock. Hobby: Gardening. Sports: Hunting, Skiing. Armed Service: Navy. GRADUATES ER - I948 RONALD ARMAND Pl-IANEUF Roland Draftsman Roland is a friendly chap, who uses a wide variety of experiences to reach a logical conclusion. Hobby: Travel. Sports: Hunting, Fishing. Armed Service: Navy. LEON OMER POULIN ..LegS,, Draftsman Mr. Benson says that Legs has all the requirements of a drafts- man, slow-but sure. Hobby: Gardening. Sports: Baseball. Armed Service: Army. RICHARD ARMAND REOPEL Dick Machinist Dick is a man of affairs. He took an active part in school func- tions. He likes a good argument. Hobby: Antique Collecting. Sports: Baseball. -14- WALTER RICHARD PIECHOTA CK tPl Machinist Walter is a quiet fellow who read- ily adjusts himself to any situation. He likes to play pinochle. Hobby: Travel. Sports: Baseball, Horseshoes. 5 . ff ll,. s A Q . 7. 3' , ,, ' -F Ns. 4 .. IOHN ANDREW RYAN John Draftsman lohn made many friends around school by his sunny, cheery manner. Hobby: Photography. Sports: Football, Fishing, Hunting. .1... ,Y 1 9 4 s - H 1 GRADUATES LLTOPPER - 1948 IOSEPH ANTHONY SOKOLOWSKI Joe Patternmaker joe did well at this school be- cause he carried out his program with enthusiasm. He liked his work and we liked him. Hobby: Stamp Collecting. Sports: Baseball, Swimming. Armed Service: Navy. LEONEL SYRIAC Leonel Draftsman Leonel has plenty of drive, His conclusions are based on thorough analysis. Hobbies: Horses, Wire Walking. Sports: Hunting, Fishing, Archery. Armed Service: Navy. 4,7 30? me i It EDWARD ANTHONY SROKA EDWARD SWIERZBIN Ed Ed Draftsman Draftsman Ed is the why man. He wants Ed is an all-around man. A fast plenty of evidence before he ae- clear thinker and a good athlete Cepfs a thing' Hobby: Model Airplanes. Hobbvr Travel- Sports: Baseball, Horseshoes. 5D0 fS1 Baseball, FiSl'1inS. Armed Service: Air Corps. Armed Service: Air Corps. bww' 'e '!-W A . Q ' A X A 1. , A A.. IOSEPH ELM ER TKACIK WILLIAM IAM ES TULLY llJOe!J KKBHZ7! Draftsman Draftsman joe is an artist of great talent. Bill has a magnetic personality His carricatures gave us many He likes to make and keep friends laughs. Hobby: Travel. l'lObbY1 CSYTOOUS- Sports: Baseball, Football. SDOWSI BaS9ball- Armed Service: Navy. Armed Service: Navy. 948 - HILLTOP PER - 1948 GRADUATES .-rum GEORGE WALTER WEISS George,' Sheet Metal George is a steady worker with ambition. Don't say unkind things about the Red Sox to him! Hobby: Travel. Sports: Baseball, Basketball. Armed Service: Navy. ' .. I U jx J 3 fm!! . A 'gfwfflf Kilfzsg THEODORE IOSEPH ZIEMSKI uqweddyv Machinist Teddy is a good athlete who always came through in the pinch. He was one of our mainstays. Hobby: Motoring. Sports: Baseball, Basketball. NORMAN ALBERT P KlNOTm!! Cabinet Maker ROULX Norm is a friendly, easy going fellow with a lot on the Hobby: Wood Carving. Sports: Fishing, Baseball. ball. Armed Service: Air Force. -15-- I948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 THE CLASS OF '48 This is perhaps the largest class ever to graduate from the school. The majority of men in it are World War II veterans. They came to this school with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Many had been away from school for some time. When they were called into the Service some were working in shops and factories, while others were attending high school. Then there was a smaller group of younger men who attended the school uninterrupt- edly. They were in the grade schools at the time of Pearl Harbor. Back from the far flung corners of the globe, these veterans entered the school with a definite objective. It was to pre- pare themselves for a world which increas- ingly demands trained and skilled men. They still had a job to do. The problem of adjustment to school routine was, for the most part, quickly effected. The serious purpose of these men was soon felt in both classroom and shop. The younger boys re- spected them. The Director and instruc- tors understood their firm purpose. The veterans themselves, in a feeling of friend- ly reciprocity, enthusiastically contributed to school activity. The young benedicts in the group had their problems. It wasn't easy to make ends meet on government subsistence checks, particularly when the postman didn't ring twice. Their road was made easier by the help and understanding of their wives and parents. However, not all of our graduates are veterans. This smaller group has in it young men who have contributed much to the school. They were in steady attend- ance. While others often gave up their schooling to seek blind-alley jobs, this de- termined group of students demonstrated a generous amount of common sense in seeking trade skill before entering indus- try. They readily understood, from the pur- pose and action of those who returned from the war, that the changing world seeks more than a willingness to work. It re- quires preparation and specialization. As you glance over the graduates, you will notice that most of them have chosen drafting and machine shop practice as their intended fields of livelihood. Most of the draftsmen are high school graduates. On entering the school they had a general academic background. To this they have added specific training in a field which re- quires proiiciency and skill. The machinists have gained a thorough training in the co-operative program. They sought the acquisition of skills far beyond the operator stage. Operators are plentiful but skilled machinists are not. We have several cabinet makers in the group. These men have sought to comple- ment that training with a knowledge of carpentry. The building trades should find their services invaluable. Our two printers have had an opportun- ity to do a creative job in an industrial printing shop, as well as take part in the printing of school publications. The training given to our electricians should pave the way for early acquisition of the journeyman's license. They have combined theory with practical applica- tion. Those who have elected sheet metal work have chosen a field which shows high promise, particularly in air-conditioning. -17- 1948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 There is one graduate from the automo- bile course, who will enter the General Motors Institute to train as an automotive specialist. This class has been a credit to the school. Soberly and wisely they have elected trade training. Along with the acquisition of specific skills they have understood and practiced true fellowship. The community will profit by their pres- ence. They can and will contribute to its economic, political, and social develop- ment. They have realized and appreciated their obligation to the town. It has gener- ously offered its trade training facilities to them. The Director and the faculty have eagerly sought to facilitate their training program. It has been a wise investment. Every- one concerned profits by it. What the fu- ture holds is beyond our guess. However, we do feel confident that this class will be a credit to the name of the school. ..13.. I948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 CLASS PROPHECY The year is 1965. We are zooming through the air at the rate of 2000 miles an hour in a Space Ship manufactured by Sroka and Bicki, Inc. Our destiny? The Parade of Progress at the Sturbridge Gar- den. This monster show has been broad- cast daily. We picked it up on our Bous- quet Video Receiver. This show is featur- ing the latest in science and invention. As we approach the landing field we no- tice several rocket ships outside of a mod- ernistic hangar built by the Drazba Weiss Metal Fabricating Company. The signs on it read, Tully's Air Taxi. Our ship has stopped. Whom do we see at the controls of a shop ready to take off but Larry Libby, the holder of several trans-continental rec- ords! A jet rail car is waiting. On it is a sign which reads, Parade of Progress-Stur- bridge Garden 4 miles-30 seconds! This service was designed and built by Clark and Czyzewski Engineering Laboratories. We are strapped into a car. A buzzer rings and zoom-we are off! What an immense building this Stur- bridge Garden is! It dwarfs the Boston Garden! They tell us Bob Dargie designed it, and the Martel Brothers built it. A myriad of electric lights on the outside were installed by Bill Kelly. There's quite a confab going on at the entrance to the Garden. Red Lapointe, State Inspector of Public Works is chat- ting with a couple of old Trade School stars, Ronnie Houle and Teddy Ziemski. These chaps have added considerable weight since their retirement from organ- ized baseball. Just as we are about to enter the Garden who taps us on the shoulder but the May- or of Southbridge, Hon. Joseph Demers. Joe tells us that he was the successful candidate for the Square Party. How rare! Now we are inside the huge building. How cool and fresh is the air! The huge ventilating ducts were installed by the Pa- quin Air Purifying Company. The beautiful foyer is decorated by beau- tiful murals painted by that well known artist John Ryan. The lobby is jammed with spectators. The auditorium is filled with interesting exhibits. Walter Bomba's display of Fordjets is eye filling. Walter is on hand trying to convince Stan Cuikay of the superiority of his products. Wasn't Stan a Plymouth booster? we ask. Perpetual Motion Corporation, spon- sored by Albetski and Piechota has quite an exhibit. After glancing at their compli- cated mechanism we wisely decide to move on! Who thought up that contraption? As we stroll along we note with pride that this show seems to be dominated by the creations and works of our former classmates. Whom do we run into but Stretch Decataldi, owner of the Decablank Company! He tells us that he has five sons and-his own basketball five! Roland Pha- neuf, owner of a big sporting goods house is exhibiting at the show. As we pass his booth we see Ed Swierzbin buying a bat. Could it be for Eddie Junior? In the center of the hall is a real house. On it a sign reads- The House of Tomor- row, a creation by Kochanowski and So- kolowski. We follow the milling crowd in- side. What an attractive interior! The fur- niture is beautiful, creations from Maly Miller Maples. These fellows have come a long way from Card Party days! 119.. l948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 Inside we run into two distinguished looking gentlemen, well known through- out Worcester Countyg Carl Austin, the well known publisher, and Frank Fitzgib- bons, editor of the Southbridge Bugle. Re- member those old Hilltopper editions, boys! We move on, but not very far. The aisle is blocked. What's going on around here? Link Chatterton, the owner of Atomagas is conducting a chemical experiment on rapid combustion. The Trade High School has a big exhibit under the supervision of Director John Chimes. The exhibit is a lot different from the days we fellows produced the science exhibit in the old Town Hall. Rocket pow- er and atomic research are featured. Many complicated and intricate structures of chemical apparatus fill the display. At the booth we meet Joe Tkacik, now an illustra- tor for Popular Science. He tells us that Chet Milas is building rocket racers de- signed by Roger Briere. These jobs have been cleaning up at Indianapolis Speedway for the past ten years. Dick Reopel heads the advertising end of the business. As we near the end of our tour a deep voice emanating from the loudspeakers over the stage announces the start of the stage show. The acts are top-flight. One of them, however, particularly pleases the crowd. That amazing wire walker, Leonel Syriac performs the seemingly impossible on a wire 50 feet from the ground. Let's give him a big hand! says the announcer. A very familiar voice. On second thought it sounds like the trumpet tone of George Beaudry. Yes, there he is up on the stage, the Banquo of old! We have seen the show and we must be on our way. Our time was well spent. It was an enjoyable, informal class reunion. How this Parade of Progress differed from the one we staged back in 1948! And yet, we proudly proclaim, We were pioneers! -20.- 948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 STUDENT COUNCIL il:- President - LOUIS DECATALDI NORMAN LAPOINTE JAMES RICHARD FRANCIS FITZGIBBONS VERDEON PIENTA SAMUEL ALGER RENE TRAHAN RUDOLPH ST. MARTIN MR. LAWRENCE SWENSON RAYMOND RICCI JOHN LIPSKI NICHOLAS IOZZO RICHARD MENARD NORMAND PECK DONALD RAWSON MR. FRANK SKINYON MR. GEORGE KERIVAN 1948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 WHO'S WHO P Most Representative JOHN RYAN Most Popular LOUIS DECATALDI Most Respected JOSEPH SOKOLOWSKI Most Popular With Ladies WILLIAM TULLY Most Likely tO Succeed JOSEPH DEMERS Most Versatile ROGER BRIERE Most Generous CHARLES DRAZBA Most Musical JOHN CHMIELEWICZ Most Temperamental JOSEPH TKACIK Most Forgetful RICHARD REOPEL Best N atured FRANCIS FITZGIBBON S Best Dressed ROLAND PHANEUF Class Wolf JOSEPH PAQUIN Class Orator ALFRED ALBETSKI Handsomest GUY CUDWORTH Wittiest WILLIAM KOCHANOWSKI Quietest ROBERT CLARK Noisiest HAROLD BICKI Biggest Blusher EMIL MALY Biggest Bluifer CHESTER MILAS Done Most for Cole Trade NORMAN LAPOINTE Outstanding Athlete DONALD HOULE Outstanding Non-Athlete CLASS FAVORITES Actor CLIFTON WEBB Actress JANET BLAIR Song Now Is The Hour Orchestra TEX BENEKE Paper Boston Post Radio Program JIMMY DURANTE COURTLAND MARTEL Best Pals ALFRED ALBETSKI and WALTER BOMBA Most Radiant LEON POULIN Magazine Science Illustrated Male Vocalist VIC DAMONE Female Vocalist PEGGY LEE Topic of Conversation Fair Sex Pastime Dancing Pet Hate Late Subsistence Checks 122- C fl I 9 X? 'ru-nz VETEIQAN G QAD UATE 55 Jacob Edwards Libraw 236 Main St. Southbridge, NIA 01550 nf' 4 ' G wx SQ, S - IQ f 1 N i . fl' onAr'rlNa DEPT osm- PAINT jf 'Q DEPT M DQ M J si' in E T Q ix 1 . .. Q4 ' gg if dh L In V cliixilz-r NETAL 9 DEPT. ? A+- I X . w X' K r W-fi ' V -'SX 4l'a4.7J,y:g?sk, V tail . ',,'::5sw: : .f,. lf xx J-' 'ff-0 . 1 I-23 Q S A A Ng? , k N3 IX PBA 9155 ny' x'X'x X I COACH J Ax mg X f 14,101 C3 uf-R ., gk ' bf . Gaffn- ,534 J- 'lily-'l jg- ' 1948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD 1513? ff i Coach Kerivan, L'Heureux, St. Martin, Houle, Stalec, Quaiel, Ricci, Allard, Serleto, Milczewski fCapt.J, Marino, Waskewicz. The basketball team enjoyed a successful season. It was a team with plenty of fight and spirit. Lack of proper gymnasium facilities was a big handicap. However, the team went through a fourteen game schedule. Teddy,' Ziemski was high scoring ace, with Bron Milczewski in the runner-up slot. Houle, Ziemski and Reopel graduate, but the prospects for next year look good, with Milczewski, Quaiel, Waskiewicz, Stalec, L'Heureux and Marino returning to school. ..23- l948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM Coach Kerivan, L'HeureuX, Houle, Muir, Stalec, Waskewicz, Dumouchel, Mr. Delaney Allard, Trahan, Marino, Serleto, Milczewski The school had plenty of diamond talent on hand when Coach Kerivan called out baseball practice. With Houle, Ziemski and Allard ready to toe the mound, the Purple and White was well fixed with pitchers. A veteran infield comprising Milczewski, Was- kiewicz, Mangan and Maly promised to make things hot for the opposition. That hard- hitting rookie catcher of last year, George L'Heureux, was ready to take over backstop duties once again. The outfield situation was wide open with Serleto, Durnouchel, Tra- han and Muir as the promising candidates. Fifteen games were scheduled and a banner season is anticipated. -24- 1948 - HILLTOPPER - 1948 CLASS WILL We, the graduating class of 1948 of Cole Trade High School, do declare this to be our last will and testament. AL ALBETSKI leaves his smooth oratorical delivery to Eddie Stalec. CARL AUSTIN and FRANK FITZGIBBONS leave their school printing jobs to Ronald Aucoin and Ray Lemire. HAROLD BICKI leaves his fur lined boxing gloves to Dick Allard. WALTER BOMBA leaves his Ford to Roger Renaud. BOB BOUSQUET leaves his fuse blowing schemes to Bill Muir. ROGER BRIERE leaves his golden locks to Mr. Lavallee. GUY CUDWORTH leaves his bus tickets to some deserving student from Quinnebaug. STANLEY CUIKAY leaves his four bald tires to Fred Pienta. LUDWIG CZYZEWSKI leaves his large drawing board to Yates. STRETCH DECATALDI leaves his Celluloid gavel to John Lipski. JOE DEMERS leaves his sore ankles to Mr. Kerivan. CHARLIE DRAZBA leaves his geometry book to Mr. Julien. RONNIE HOULE leaves his baseball cleats to George L'HeureuX. BILL KELLY leaves that personality smile to Al Marchessault. BILL KOCHANOWSKI leaves his sense of humor to Charlie Colwell. NORMAN LAPOINTE leaves his advertising problems to Harry Dimetri. LAWRENCE LIBBY leaves his Plymouth to Don Curboy so that Don can get to school on time. AL MILLER leaves his alarm clock to Ray Ricci. JOE PAQUIN leaves his plastic welding torch to Armes. DAVE PETERSON leaves his trig book to Mr. Swenson. WALTER PIECHOTA leavs his set of wrenches to Paul Boniface. ROLAND PHANEUF leaves his moustache trimmer to Mr. Benson. DICK REOPEL leaves his ledger to Mr. Skinyon. JOE SOKOLOWSKI leaves his formula for an easy-going disposition to Don Marino. ED SROKA leaves his bending jig to Mr. Grenier. ED SWIERZBIN leaves his blue prints to Roland Fontaine. LEONEL SYRIAC leaves his Woodstock footprints to Mr. Craite. BILL TULLY leaves his Whippet to Dick Kendall. JERRY LIPPE leaves his map of short cuts to the sheet metal shop to Armes. EMIL MALY leaves his left-handed screvv-driver to Simonelli. GEORGE WEISS leaves his Pittsburg Lock to Marc Arsenault. CHET MILAS leaves his jigs to Paul Matiro. JOE TKACIK leaves a book of sketches to Scott. TEDDY ZIEMSKI leaves his mound tricks to Joyce. H. MARTEL leaves his registration problem to Mr. Delaney. C. MARTEL leaves his blue Chevrolet truck to Mr. Skinyon. In Witness Thereof we hereby sign our name, and in the presence of four witnesses declare this to be our last will and testament, the third day of J une, 1948. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1948. As witnesses thereof we four do subscribe our names: JOHN RYAN ROGER BRIERE LOUIS DECATALDI NORMAN LAPOINTE -25- DUKE'S TAXI Door Service in Southbridge and Fiskdale Telephones Fiskdale 316 Southbridge 113 WALKER COAL CO. Agent for Blue Coal Richfield Range and Fuel Oils Oil Burner Sales and Service PHONE 2301 JOS. BLANCHET CO. Plumbing and Heating Contractors 194 ELM ST. COIll1JllIllf'HlS of C O L O N A D E 289 MAIN STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. Complinu nfs of MARTEL CLEANERS Fur Storage 142 Hamilton St. Southbridge Westinghouse Appliances KENNEDY ELECTRIC CO. 292 HAMILTON ST. Complinzents of THE BELL SHOP C'0n1pI1'1m'11t.s of DAMIAN RADIO SALES 8. SERVICE 790 MAIN ST. Southbridge, Mass. Tel. 1038 Coniplinzmzfs of UNIVERSAL BLANK CO., INC. SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. When you need service think of us. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve you. C. H. KNIGHT, INC. cusvnousr 8. omsmoaus 85 HAMILTON ST. SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. R. ROBBINS READY TO WEAR CLOTHES FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN VISIT OUR NEW BARGAIN BASEMENT 323 MAIN STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. SOUTHBRIDGE FOUNDRY CO. QUALITY GREY IRON CASTINGS SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. TEL. sos MONAHAN'S STORE Meats and Groceries Frosted Foods and Fresh Vegetables 154 MARCY ST. UOIIIIIIIIIIIVIIIS of WELD 8g BECK SOUTHBRIDGE AUTO BODY EAST MAIN STREET Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, jewelry Silverware and Giftware Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing GAMMONS' JEWELRY 8. GIFT SHOP 27 HAMILTON ST. Southbridge, Mass. Cash or Credit Tel. 306-W PETERS MARKET and SPA 10 RANDOLPH ST. FANCY MEATS 62 GROCERIES Fountain Service C'ompliments of NATIONAL LAUNDRY Leopold Hebert, Prop. Tel. 882 1 ' ' C omplzmmlts of MCGRATH RADIO and APPLIANCE CO. SALES AND SERVICE 33 CRYSTAL ST. VISIT THE NEW YORKER RESTAURANT FOR BEST FOOD Fountain Service 306 MAIN ST. SOUTHBRIDGE Air Conditioning - Refrigeration - Plumbing - Heating Photographic Equipment - Machinist's Supplies - Builders' Supplies Housewares - Sporting Goods 4 Electrical Appliances G. C. WINTER CG. HARDWARE 1Since 18651 344 MAIN and 8 HAMILTON STREETS SOUTHBRIDGE MASS TEL 120 , . THE PEOPLES NATIQNAL BANK The Bank Of Friendly Service J. I. MURRIS CO. 394 ELM ST. Wishes the Grocluoting 'Closs of Cole Trode High Schools A Successful Coreer ir Congratulations to Graduating Class Soutnbrlidge Roofing Co., Inc. ROOFING AND SHEET METAL WORK CHAPIN AND HARTWELL STS Coderre Furniture Cornpony 399 MAIN STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. The Latest and Finest in Furniture and Appliances SGUTI-IBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. THE ONLY MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK IN TOWN . w I ' PERRON AND CO. HARDWARE - PAINTS - GIFTS and FURNITURE -3 Stores To Serve You- 168 Mechanic St. 310 Main St. 562 Hamilton St MILLWORK - FINISH - LUMBER BUILDERS! SUPPLIES Southbridge Lumber 84 Supply Co. CENTRAL, FOSTER AND NORTH STS. TEL. 891-892 SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS E D WA R D S MAIN STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS Kochonelds Furniture Store Corner Central and Hook Streets SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. Household Furnishings Electrical Appliances TEL. 361 Complinzcnfs of I-IIPPODROME ond SPECTOWN BOWLING ALLEYS TEL 1213 TEL 1215 BEST WISHES Motor - BOLAND - Scales CHRYSLER -2- PLYMOUTH 174 WORCESTER STREET TEL 2162 ' Complimcnfs Of CLEMENCE LUMBER F A V R E A U ' S CORPORATION RESTAU RANT 284 Elm St., Cor. Everett S hbridge, Mass. Stephen Karcascina . Owner and Manager Complimcnfs of SAM'S DEPOT SERVICE STATION The Friendly Service Station C. E. MANSEAU Children's Wear Women's Apparel 30 HAMILTON STREET SOUTHBRIDGE Complimenfs of DAVID I.ENTI THE G-I CLEANERS CLEANERS .sz LAUNDERERS Lawrence R. Trombley TEL. 1847 41 CENTRAL ST. SOUTHBRIDGE G. GREGOIRE 8. SONS Shoes, Men's Furnishings and Shoe Repairing 15 HAMILTON ST. SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. Best Wislzies GEORGE C. BUTLER 8. SON We Telegraph Flowers 93 EASTFORD RD. Phone 989-W CompIr'menz's of YVON 8. PERRY SHOE STORE 48 CENTRAL ST. THE HARTWELL PHARMACY LEOPOLD H. LEMMELIN, Prop. Reg. Pharm. Prescription Pharmacist COR. MAIN 8: CENTRAL ST. SOUTHBRIDGE WIORCEISTER COUNTY ELECTRIC CO. 15 ELM STREET 7 MAIN ST SOUTHBRIDGE WEBSTER MASS. MASS. MCKINSTRY ICE CO., INC. DEALERS IN ICE REFRIGERATORS, COAL, WOOD RANGE AND FUEL OIL OIL BURNERS AIR CONDITIONING 62 ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS 6 DUPAUL STREET TEL 516-518 SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. Compliments of I-IOLDEN STUDIO OFFICIAL CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER OF 1948 GRADUATING CLASS Compliments THE UNITED LENS CO., INC. Complinzflnf Of ERNEST and RAYMOND L I P P E 4 C 0 m pl Aim 0 n is Of HYDE MFG. CO jIlfllIllftIl'fIll'CI'S of INDUSTRIAL CUTLERY PAINTERS and PAPIEIR HANGERS TOOLS Good Food At All Times F E L I X ' S Corner of Mill and Canal Street SOUTHBRIDGE ARMY 8. NAVY STORE M en's and Boys' Furnishings Built-Well Union Made Overalls and Pants SPORTSWE?AR Shoes and Rubbers 210 MAIN ST. SOUTHBRIDGE Conziplimenfs of TED 8. HENRY'S MARKET FISKDALE, MASS. Where Your Patronage Is Appreciatedu TEL. 326 001111911-l?llfIli.S of EDDIE'S BARBER SHOP 8 CHAPIN ST. TEL. 581 Careful Cleaners COBLENTZ CLEANERS 234 HAMILTON ST. TEL. 1434 EDGAR R. LANGEVIN Sports Kc Photo The Finest in Sporting Goods and Photographic Supplies TEL. 352-W 40 HAMILTON ST Southbridge, Mass. Compliments of BLACKINGTON'S DRUG STORE MAIN STREET FISKDALE, MASS. TEL. 385 Compliments of HUNT'S DEPT. STORE MAIN STREET Fiskdale, Mass. TEL. 341 Complimwlts Of Complinzfnfs of HOSPITAL SPA FITZPATRICK'S C .Q C ICE CREAM SANDWICH FANCY GROCERIES A. J. Martin, Prop. C0n1.pI1'rm'n15s Of CHRISTIE 8. THOMSON, INC. 59 Central St. Southbridg Tel. 1621 C DANI 81 SOLDANI C'0mpI1'me11fs of SIMONDS MACHINE CO. INC. 246 - 248 Worcester St. Southbridge, Mass. Mfg. Optical 62 Machine Tools I 880 MAIN ST. J. J. DELEHANTY 8. CO. HOME FURNISHERS Est. 1875 858 MAIN ST. TEL. 106 C0Ill1121I IlLf'llfS Of LITTLE GREENHOUSE C0n1.pI1'nu'nfs of KEYES PONTIAC MOTOR SALES PONTIAC-FRIGIDAIRE-G.M.C. Produvfs of Gvzzwfzl Jlofors Come In And See The NEW 1948 S T U D E B A K E R S Am-erica's Most Modern Automobiles FILENE MGTORS, INC. 284 WORCESTER ST. SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. TEL 2670 Complinzenfs Of Compliments of HARRY I. cumin I INC. P E T E S C A F E 102-104 MECHANIC sr. ir Your Ford Dealer 100 CENTRAL ST. SOUTHBRIDGE MASS ir L I K E - N U CLEANERS AND DYERS Fur Storage 280 MARCY ST. Compliments of BON MARCHE STORE Complimenfs Of JARRY'S PHARMACY Complime n ts 0 f ALINE'S FOOD SHOPPE 338 Main St. Southbridge, Mass. 277 MAIN ST. J. A. JANELLE Compliments of Jeweler Ter 1821 M. L. LAVALLEE 37 Hamilton Street Southbridge F L O O D ' S O . Compliments Tops Ln Servrce Firestone Tires and Accessories . . Recapping - Vulcanizing Service Palnt' Wallpaperlng BATTERIES 49 Hamilton St. Southbridge 93 Hamilton St. TEL. 1105 pl mfnfs of fhe' PASTIME BOWLING ALLEYS BEST WISHES T0 GRADUATING CLASS GLOBE TOOL 8. DIE MANUFACTURING CO. WORSTED TEX SUITS GOODWIN BROS. MAIN STREET Southbridge, Mss. C0mpIime111's of GAY'S JEWELRY MAIN STREET Southbridge, Mass. BEST WISHES FOLEY'S NEWS STAND 260 MAIN ST. Southbridge, Mass. Cwmplnnenfs of CENTRAL MUSIC STORE CENTRAL ST. SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. Complimerzfs of mm morons tr Kaiser - Frazer ,mp hun Hum McLELLAN STORES 291 MAIN ST. COHl1llI.I7lUlIfS of GAUl.lN'S BARBER SHOP ' SOUTHBRIDGE 001711111-HIP71tS 0f R E N A U D SIGN COMPANY 43 COOMBS ST. TEL. 1234 LEPAIN'S PHARMACY Hospital and Sick Room Supplies 286 HAMILTON ST. Tel. 445 coNsuMER's MARKET 4 24 HAMILTON ST. Complinzcnfs of CORMIER, JEWELER 34 CENTRAL ST. Southbridge, Mass. Tel. 1162 Compliments of PHll.'S SHOE STORE MAIN sT. SOUTHBRIDGE Complinzcnfs of B O U S Q U E T ' S Auto Parts and Supplies Cor. Foster 8: North Sts. Southbridge, Mass. and Putnam, Conn. Complimenfs of SOUTHBRIDGE COAL CO. 47 HOOK ST. TEL. 252-W Southbridge, Mass. GLOBE Photo-Sports-Center Fishing, Hunting, Photographic and Athletic Supplies JOSEPH R. SEREMET Cor. Main and Mill Streets Southbridge, Mass. Shop Supplies M achinist's and Carpenter's Tools WAITE HARDWARE CO. 282 Main Street Tel. 34 RICHARD BAKING CO. The Home of Butter Maid Pastries and Butter Nut Bread 13 Lovely St. Southbridge Y. M. C. A. Your Community Center SEREMET DAIRY SHOP Home Made Ice Cream Candy and Medicine GLOBE TEL. 1255 Compliments of BROGAN'S SUNOCO SERVICE Tel. 958-R Painting Welding NEW ENGLAND AUTO BODY CO. Expert Collision Work 46 Old Sturbridge Rd. Tel. 792 Southbridge, Mass. Compliments of E. D. DESROSIER 8. CO. INSURANCE Cor. Main and Hamilton Sts. Conzplimonfs of MAJOR BUICK, INC. 16 PARK STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. POPULAR MARKET MEATS sc GROCERIES Corner Elm St. 8: Eastford Rd. THE KIDDIE CORNER STORE 2 EASTFORD RD. TOBACCO - CANDY - SODA L. W. Brodeur f'on1plr'nu'on1's of CENTRAL DINER COFFEE SHOP Best Wishes from LOUIS' DRESS SHOP 31-33 Hamilton St. SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. CALSO SUPER SERVICE STATION Calso Supreme Gasoline RPM Motor Oils 121 HAMILTON ST. T 1 1299 Op 7 D y A FRIEND H. U. BAIL SONS, INC. GENERAL CONTRACTORS SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. T 1 ph S 1163-W 8a 1163-R G. I. cmd NEWAY CAB CO. Reliable and Courteous Service 'I13 CALL 83 Compliments . of Complnncnts of 1 SPECTCWN DINER BROWNIE S JEWELRY STORE A Good Meal for So Little 59 HAMILTON ST. TEL. 1283 331 MAIN ST' ROMA RESTAURANT Compliments of We Specialize In Italian Foods THE ELM CAFE Open 7 Days 119 MECHANIC ST. YOUR BANK ,iii-glgy I x A 7' 57 . ' f J -1-.4 f'X A ,f V n.: ,lv X r ,. , . Q 5 fi H f A, - 11.9 J 1 T i1...f 5- 9 X, 3 ' 'V' - xg' 7 rx ' I mf.. 6172 ,s 4, Inf -nf, ul YEAH IE Q ' '-ff ' vs f a ' ' A g- . Qgia zgaghti LL-213 ' -Us 's 415,-A efvii -- X1-fFfH -Y-ff ' THE SOUTHBRIDGE' NATIONAL BANK Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation SINCE IBIB I? Cum,-my Our Congratulations To The Class Of 1948 We are proud to number among our fellow workers many former students of Cole Trade School. ,RUS SELL HARRINGTON CUTLERY CQ SUCCESSOR IO JOHN RUSSELL CUILERY CO - HARPINGTON CUTLERY CO