High School of Commerce - Caduceus Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1956 volume:

-Xtsb XX 6 X yP up' T V «CEUS Volume 31, 1956 Hi li School of Commerce Springfield, Massachusetts Pack Foreword ................. Faculty................... Dedication ............... Classes in Action......... Seniors .................. Juniors .................. Freshmen ................. Activities................ Boys Sports .............. Girls Sports ............. Candids and Advertisements 3 5 6-7 15 25 59 71 81 101 113 119 'P iewotd The High School of Commerce is zooming toward the stars, and that is why the theme of our yearbook is progress, in tribute to the many advancements made this past year. Among the most important signs of progress, the school boasts an increased enrollment. From the 928 students enrolled in October, 1954, the figure jumped to 1014 in October. 1955. With this student population increase came a sufficient crew of hoys to revive football for the first time in twelve years. Basketball, too, was in the spotlight as the Bed Haiders received an invitation to play in the Small Schools Tournament at the University of Massachusetts. Over- powering all opponents, the team reached the finals and played exceptionally fine basketball. As a symbol of academic progress, a Science Fair, the first one ever held at Commerce, dis- played the projects of 167 students. The Fair's success proved how aware students are of the im- portance of science today. Another “first” was the record-breaking crowd at the annual school show. Capers. Never before had the show been such a hit. These arc just some of the signs of progress which enables us to point with pride at the record of our school this year. We hope that you'll follow our mascots, Henry Ili-Skool and Connie Commerce as they lead us through fun and achievement for the year 1955-1956, showing us through words and pictures how the High School of Commerce is soaring. £ •0 -at. QL wv y v WJL. h) 4 Faculty 5 DccUcatuM «V It is with respect and admiration that we dedicate our yearbook to Dr. Oscar Y. Camel. Principal of the High School of Commerce. Dr. Camel entered the High School of Commerce with the class of 1956 as a “fresh- man. This class is the first to enter, to work, and to graduate under his administration. Because of his friendly direction, this year's seniors go out into the world as better citizens and more confident individuals than when they entered. Because of his compe- tent guidance, this year's seniors will add lustre to the already shining reputation of the High School of Commerce. As we depart, we leave our cordial best wishes to him and the thought: “We're grateful to you.” 6 7 eeUcntc XK Caduceus wishes lo pay tribute also this year lo a man who works quietly hut efficiently behind the scenes. Mr. Raymond J. Montagna, assistant principal. Director of the General Organization Budget, Gen- eral Supervisor of all Commerce productions such as Capers, the Mu- sic Festival, and Class Play Night, lie is also a man to whom students can turn when they have problems. I.ike Dr. Camel, to whom he is a valued associate, Mr. Montagna en- tered Commerce in 1953, with the present Senior Class. For much of the success of the Class of ’53. he de- serves credit and appreciation. Office Staff Janet Chalk Dorothea Dunton Virginia Kuhnert Mary R. Reanien Frederick G. Allen Claire O. Carroll Helene E. Carroll Thomas J. Collins Ernest L. Conchicri Elizabeth C. Connell Mary G. Conway Susan C. Dowd Raymond II. Ellison Helen G. Flynn Helen M. Foote Wayland J. Holley F. Shirley Hitches 8 Reading. gardening and bird-watching, are Mr. Frederick G. Allen's hobbie . Mr. Allen believe in being brief, for hi mes- sage to the students is comprised of one word: Peace. Perhaps he was referring to the hubbub of a Pep” rally, or maybe he had in mind that we are living in diflirult times. Or is it (tossihle lie’s thinking of his own high school days when he blew up the chem- istry laboratory'! Set your goal high, then have papa buy a jet plane” is the sage advice of Mr. Alphonse J. A mi in as, teacher of Civics and American History. His most vivid school memory is “hitting a painted wall while playing liasketball in the school gym. Sports and lieautifying the home, are this teacher’s hobbies: he plaits to spend the summer singing lullabies to his new son. The Librarian and Penmanship teacher in Commerce is Miss Mae G. Anderson. She was l orn in Ovid. New York but has re- sided in Springfield for many years. Miss Anderson believe That one should learn early in life to lie good for something. She enjoys dramatics and learned to appreciate |M etry early in her life. Mias Anderson plans lo travel to Canada and to the West Coast by automobile this summer. “In faith there lies strength, states Miss Helene M. Carroll, who teaches dressmaking. Her pastimes include swimming, read- ing, and dancing. In her message to the students she writes. ’There is a place for each of you, if you just try to find it. She remember her first prom most vividly of all the event of her high school days. In the summer months, Mias Carroll will prol - ably spend some time at the beach. Mr. Thomas Collins who teaches both Driver Education and Physical Kducation was liorn in Westfield. When it comes to hob- bies, he takes a busman's holiday by sailing, skiing, and golf I He also enjoys reading. His strongest Itclief is that our country will reflect the health, strength, and attitude of its people. His most vivid memory of his school day is playing football in high school at Wakefield. Mas . His message is that we should develop a long-term sports hobby, such as swimming, hiking, or boating, so that we won't become a nation of car-riding, television fans. Mr. Collin is going to spend next summer the way he has spent the last nine summers, teaching, sailing, and skippering a large auxiliary at Medford, Connecticut. Mr. Ernest I� Conchieri’s strongest belief is that the young- ster of today are very lucky to lie living in this fine country of opportunity. His message to the student i . You get out of life exactly what you put into it.” Golf, howling, woodworking are Mr. Conchieri’s hobbies. Music and reading ar«j the hobbies of Miss Kli aiieth Connell. who teaches English and Journalism. One of Mis Connell’s most positive beliefs i that “Worry is only interest on trouble that has not taken place.” Her message to the students is “Live each day a it comes, doing the best you can.” From Worcester, Massachusetts comes Mr. Raymond H. Elli- son, one of Commerce’s English teacher . Mr. Ellison is a phil- atelist, a photographer, and a breeder of tropical fish. This teacher of English amusingly recalls his high school drama experiences: accidentally knocking down a door while making a stage entrance and participating in French Club plays with a not-quite-Parisian accent. Mr. Ellison's strongest Iwlief is. “Life on earth today is just as important as life tomorrow in heaven: indeed, the surest way to earn heaven tomorrow is to live today as fully as possible by keeping a happy heart ami working hard to make one’s self useful to the world.” In Commerce's language Department is Miss Helen G. Flynn, teacher of French, who is also a Guidance Counselor. Miss Flynn’s hobbies include reading and cooking. She recalls her school «lay at Classical High School as l� cing most pleasant in every way. In her message to the students. Mi Flynn points out that there is much merit in taking a piece of work and iloing it on time whether you like it or not. Miss Flynn’s strongest belief i contained in the Golden Rule. “Do unto others as you would have them «lo unto you.” Teen-ager are wonderful” is one of Mrs. Helen M. Foote’s strongest beliefs. Mrs. Foote, a teacher of Clerical Bookkeeping and Bookk«'cping, enjoys bridge as a means of relaxation. Walk- ing across the trestle at Water Shops to take swimming lessons at Springfield College is one of her most vivid school day memories. Mr. Wayland J. Holley, English teacher, who was l� om in Monson, enjoys printing, painting, and pool. The most colorful memories of his school life include tricks he used to avoid Iteing sent to the office of the principal (who was his father! and engaging in a fist-fight with another l� oy over the affections of a young lady who eventually married neither.” One of his strong- est belief is that If we cannot «-omhine physical activity and the «ievelopment of creative skills with our new-foun«l scientific ad- vancements, our American heritage of curiosity, strength, and initiative will die.” ’To thine own self l� e true is Miss F. Shirley Huciies’s mes- sage to the students. Miss Hughes, a new Foods teacher this year, enjoys rooking, pencil sketching, sewing, an«l tennis a hobbies. Of her own school memories, she relates that in kindergarten, she was put in the comer for talking too much. Mis Hughes says her strongest l elief is, ’This is your life: you are making it, you will live it, you must answer to yourself for it.” 9 Madeline C. Hunt Helen M. Lynch Kuth C. Mareden Madeline E. Maurer Margaret K. Kelley Alberta C. McCleary G. Donald Melville Herbert S. Michaels Gladys A. Midurn Catherine C Moriarly Mary K. Murrill Honora F. Nelligan Walter I). Nickenwn 10 Miss Eleanor B. Hyde, teacher of Homo Problems, Personality and Etiquette, and Foods I and II, during her school days was amazed at the size of Forest Park Jr. High which she entered after having spent four years in a two-room school house in Hampden. One of Miss Hyde's strongest Iteliefs is that you get out of life exactly what you pul into it. “Doing a little more than whet is expected of you 1 is what rates high with her. Norway and Sweden here I come! ’ Miss Mildred Jenks will In- saying as she leaves the High .School of (Commerce in June. Her present plan is to visit these two interesting countries, hut in case it does not materialize. she will visit New Orleans in- stead. Mis� Jenks was l� orn in I-anrsiwiro. Massachusetts and lived for many yeans in Cheshire in this state. She will stand by the fact that Honest effort and careful everyday preparation bring success. Mis� Jenks gives a wise message, suggesting that students should make the most of their opportunities by learning all they can. Photography, skiing, and reading. These are the avocations of Mr. Harold W. Jones, a teacher of Biology, Algebra, and Ma- chine Calculation. Mr. Jones recalls that during his senior year, the high school in which he was a student was destroyed by fire. He l elieves that There is in life an equation in which the good Iwilances the bad” and that You will get out of your endeavors results in pro|M rtion to the effort you expend in them. Mr. Jones plans to be employed at Monsanto Chemical Company during the summer. Miss Helen M. Lynch, a guidance counselor, rememliers one of her own teachers very strongly. She was. MUs Lynch de- clares, a real lady in appearance and actions, a charming per- sonality. She never raised her voire or said an unkind word, was always helpful to everyone. To students. Miss Lynch says. “Be true to yourselves! This is your life. On you. your attitudes, and actions, depends your future success. Miss Lynch plans to spend five weeks during the summer at the Appalachian Mountain Club camp at lake Winncpesaukce and also intends to visit in Maine. Miss Rutii C. Mahsden, Commerce’s Art teacher, is planning a busy and fruitful summer, for she intends to beautify her house by planting flowers and shrubs, and weeding. She may also attend classes in Art at some higher institution of learning. Miss Marsden has as interests, reading, painting and sailing. She believes firmly that one should never bother to answer attacks by inferiors, but rather should pursue the right path serenely. Knowledge is our greatest weapon for world peace. This is one of the most powerful beliefs of Miss Alrerta McCleary who leaches Biology. Miss McCleary’s hobble include gardening and photography and she intends to spend some time on them during the coming summer. Make every minute in your school day count, is what Miss McCleary advises students. “No one ever failed to receive respect if they were worthy of it. Students have little or no respect for teachers who have few or no standards. stales Mr. G. Donald Melville, counselor and placement director. During the summer months, Mr. Melville will try to recuperate from the ten months of school, he says. His hobbies are reading biographies and playing bridge. To the students of Commerce he gives this message: 'The greater num- ber f you will live to regret the innumerable assignments which you did not do. Mr. Heriieht Michaels, an English and Speech teacher has a memory which returns to him more clearly than others. He was singing in a school show. As he walked on to the stage, he stumbled and fell flat. It was the only time in his career that he got an encore. ’The audience apparently wanted me to do it again, says Mr. Michaels. His strongest belief is Happiness come� to him who makes others happy. Some of his hobbies are reading, rais- ing giant tomatoes, and with 11 wise tomatoes, colossal tomato worms. His message to the students is, Thanks for lieing wonderful jwople to work with. You're the In-st of them all. Miss Gladys A. Midi ha. who teaches Stenography. Typewriting, and Personality and Etiquette, was liorn in Chicopee. For a hobby she enjoys sewing. She lives by a familiar but important principle, declaring that one of her strongest Indief is “to have faith, hojw and charity. Her message to students is “Climb though the rocks are rugged, for there is no success without hard labor. Miss Midura plans to attend summer school at the Univer- sity of (Connecticut this year. Miss Mary E. Merrill, who was born in Scituate. is a teacher of French and Spanish. That God is man's only ho(w and only solace is one of her strongest Iteliefs. Her hobbies, which are many, include jazz, swimming. pet animals, and watching ice hockey games. Her most vivid memory of her school days was the Senior Prom. That night she learned she had Iteen ac- cepted at Radcliffe, while at the same time she was singing the blues with the high school dance luind. Her tentative plans for the summer include a trip to Europe. Miss Honora F. Nellican, who teaches Typing, has interesting memories of “a very happy, carefree life in Amherst, her former home town. I rememlter particularly. she says, a Hallowe’en («arty at my home and a progressive dinner party on a cold winter evening when we walked from house to house for different courses. Her message to students is, l.ove God. your (tarents, and your country. Have hobbies, enjoy life, work hard, and re- memlter that service to others is one of the keys to success. Mr. Walter Nickerson, known al home as Mr. Fixit, loves to go fishing when he isn't directing one of the music group . HU most vivid memory of his own school day is a free trip lo the World Fair in New York City, which he attended with a high school band of 80 boy . Mr. Nickerson strongly believes that no one is self-made, but that everyone is indebted to other at sometime, somewhere. He would also like to leave this message to the students: Someone will reach the highest goals. It could be you. Try! Mr. Nickerson plans to vacation in the Cape Cod area this summer. 11 Charles II. Oswald Helen E. Rankin Marilyn Owen Barbara B. Richardson Bruno Rumi� al Anthony J. Srrafino. Jr. Mildred I). Shute Carl R. Stone Harold E. Taylor Merwin N. Tober Henry Trespas Eleanor M. Walker Henry A. Wiatrowski nJ CL William W. Wilder Mu. Charles H. Oswald, a teacher of Bookkeeping and Clerical Bookkeeping says in his message to the students, School is the l est time of your life if you make the most of it. You don’t have to In a grind or a credit snatcher. Just lie true to yourself, do as well as you can. and with it all. have fun doing it.” One of his strongest beliefs is that it pays to learn. His hobby is the operat- ing of a short-wave radio. Hi plans for next summer are indef- inite. A girl with copper-colored hair is what Mr. Oswald recalls most clearly from his school days. Miss Marilyn Owen, a gym teacher, believes, You must have faith in something or someone.' Her hobbies include sport , read- ing, writing and poetry. Her message to students is, Life is what you make it. So give it your lies! and the lies! will come track to you. This summer. Miss Owen intend to be a waterfront director at camp. Miss Elizahetii Phelps, English teacher, (relieves very strongly, “People who wish to succeed will do so, in spite of obstacle .” Her work, home and friends take up most of her time. In her message to the student she states, Although it i a good thing to hitch your wagon to a star, it is sensible to try to succeed in something; therefore, choose something within your range. Born in Sunnybum, Pennsylvania. Miss Helen E. Rankin, a Commerce teacher of English, feels that everyone ha within him- self the power to do bis bc t. If .1 task is difficult, do it today; if apparently impossible, it will take longer. says Miss Rankin. Her hobbies include young folk ; collecting and reading hook —and giving them away. The message she gives to the student is short, but very worth- while: “Quality, not quantity, counts most in this world. When vacation time arrive . Mrs. Bariiara B. Richardson, teacher of Physical Education at Commerce, will be a day camp counselor in Suffield. From her high school day , she remembers her senior trip to Washington. I). C., more vividly than any other event. You are what you make yourself. is one of her strongest Itelief . while ice skating, skiing, and badminton are a few of her outside interests. Mr. Brl'NO Rum PAL, a native of Springfield, teaches Modern History. Economics, and Civics. His hobhv is sitting by the fireside in his own home. When asked what ni most vivid school day memories were, ho replied, “Too old to recall.” Have you ever l� een shot? Mr. Anthony J. SCSAPINO was. but of course it was only while taking part in the play. Mart Without a Country, during hi Hi-Y days. Don't you wonder if the shoot- ing took place with dignity? It must have, for Mr. Seratino say . •The dignity of each human being should In a cherished posse� - sion. We shouldn't Iwlittle ourselves or let other do it. but rather should maintain pride and self-confidence at all times. He also states. Get as much out of your high school education a you ran so that ten years from now you won’t be kicking yourself because of the opportunity you wasted. Mrs. Mildred I). Shute m a teacher of Clothing and Dress- making. This must l� e a great help, for one of her hobbies is making clothe for her numerous niece and nephews. She says that site also collecta beautiful handkerchiefs. Her most outstand- ing memory of her school days is of the time she won a silver thimble for making the most improvement of any girl in the freshman clothing class. Her strongest belief is that if we are considerate of others, they will have more respect for us and In- kind. too. Mrs. Shute is planning a very busy summer. She in- tends to visit her mother in Powder Springs. Georgia, her sister in Tallahassee, Florida, and her brother in Gulfport. Mississippi. After that she want to spend on«e time in the Smoky Mountain . Her advice for the student is “Work hard for what you really want.” From Bangor. Maine come Harold Taylor, teacher of Geogra- phy and American History. Mr. Taylor plans to camp at Bar Harbor this summer. Besides ramping he enjoys writing plays. One of his strongest beliefs is that the High School of Commerce i the finest school in the world.” He give� this advice: Whatever you do, do it with all your might. In hi message to the students. Mr. MERWIN N. Torer, History and Modem Family Problems teacher, states, The future hold for you largely what you want it to. Hard work, high value , and consideration of others are the key to it. Foreign ears, ten- nis. reading, boating, and water skiing are just a few of his out- side activities. One of his strongest belief is, “Education is an opportunity and a privilege for all. Being the only male in a shorthand cl ax is Mr. Henry R. Trespas’s gayest recollection of his school days. His message to student is ’To do nothing is the way to In nothing—Heed the statement made by Euripides—'Who so neglect learning in bis youth, loses the past and is dead for the future.”’ To complete the construction of hi home is the plan Mr. T res pas ha for tin summer. He teaches Biology and Physics, and relaxes with his hobbies of collecting old coin , and reading. One of bis strongest Iw-liefs i Action speak louder than word . Nothing is trouble- some that we do willingly and nothing is easy but it becomes difficult when done with reluctance. The Senior Prom is a recollection of Mr. Henry Wiatrow- ski's that bring back many happy memories. Another pleasant memory that creeps into his mind is winning the Intramural basketball championship at Classical High School in 1912. Mr. Wiatrowski teaches American History and Modem History. Along with these subjects, he enjoys golf, bowling, drama, swim- ming, and bridge. His plans for this summer are to visit Washington. I). C, to study our National Government and then to stay three weeks in New York, observing the United Nations meeting . To the student , he leave this message, Whoso neglect� learn- ing in his youth, loses the past and is dead for the future.” Mr. William W. Wilder, a teacher of Biology and Chemistry, was twrn in Newton, New Ham| hire. His hobbies are obtaining credit toward hi Master’s Degree ami going to the movies every Saturday night. Of his school day , he remember� misbehaving and being put in a dark closet, but the next day, he say , he fixed everything by giving the teacher a box of chocolates. He also state that one of his happiest memories is selling fire works in hi general store. Hi strongest helief i Anything worth doing i worth doing well. In his message to the students he says, “Many people fail in completing task liecause they do not have that •stick-to-it-iveness' that is required to accomplish something. If a pupil dislikes a subject but will continue to study diligently, he will eventually find he enjoy what was once a task. 13 In Memoriam . . . Clifford R. Moulthrop For many year� , students and faculty associated with Caduceus have had a friend who was always ready to help when the deadline was approaching and the pictures and stories were falling like leaves in a storm. Clifford K. Moulthrop. the representative of Walter Whittum, Inc., producers of the yearbook, always went far beyond the demands of business to extend his aid. because he liked young people, because he enjoyed his work, and because nothing pleased him so much as a job well done. No staff member who needed transportation into town ever walked when Mr. Moulthrop was here. And no matter how furious the pace became, there was always a smile hovering about the cor- ners of his mouth. He was kindness and gentleness and cheerfulness personified. We shall remember this friend and co-worker always, with gratitude and with fond memories. 14 Classes in Action is Field Trips, New Equipment, Keep Business Dept, with Leaders Alert teachers, up-to-date equipment ami practical instruction, arc keeping the Commerce Business Department among national leaders in this field. Everywhere is evidence of useful learning as students in Salesmanship practice with the tape recorder, pre- senting advertisements in radio style, or endeavor to sell one another articles in demonstrations, while the class criti- cizes techniques. The department maintains close con- tact with the business world. Every year, students make field trips to local hanks, spending hours watching their opera- tions. Business Law students visit local courts, watching justice in action. One. two. thro� -: ono. two. three nre familiar words a in-rson might hoar while wnlkinic past Room 207. n� students drill in Penmanship. Good writing is an important skill, and Pen- manship tenches control and preciseness of the writing hand. An imposing array of machines— comptometers, typewriters and so forth, abundantly furnished students by a foresighted city—gives eager Commere- ites dexterity and skill in Stenography and Bookkeeping, while office skills arc further developed in Filing and Clerical Practice classes. And Commerce students also develop the time-honored skill of beautiful handwriting in Penmanship. Taking all these into consideration, it is easy to sec why Commerce gradu- ates are eagerly sought after in the busi- ness world, and why it is possible for Commerce underclassmen to face their futures with confidence. For anyone who I� planning to go out Into the buying and telling world. Salesmanship it a subject that will be of great value. Here several students practice their skill on one another. 16 Secretarial Department Produces Right-hand Women Thw future km ret ■rim drmonit rate one of their many Commerce-learned «kills as they practice sett ini; up a mimeograph machine for duplication. Everyone familiar with business recognizes that the secretary is often “the power behind the throne.” Many a business tycoon would rather see his stocks and bonds tumble a few points than hear from his secretary the dread news. “Mr. Leader. I'm getting married next month!” Year after year, the Commerce Secretarial Depart- ment turns out scores of just such dependable, capable and intelligent young women, able to take dictation, to type accurately, to use transcribing machines with skill. Functioning as a smooth unit, the school's curriculum everywhere helps give the polish that makes the perfect right-band woman. The girls are never bewildered in later years when the boss tosses them letters and says. I'm in a hurry; please answer this.” They've bad the necessary training in Senior English classes. Personality and Etiquette classes give them the poise and good man- ners that every good receptionist should have. Speech classes give instruction in proper use of the telephone and in developing pleasant voices. That is why a young woman who graduates from the big school opposite the Armory is greeted warmly any- where in the area when she announces. “I should like to apply for the job as private secretary.” 17 Tnuty and attract!ro arc th -� c ChrUtma� itoodic produced by glrla In the Food cln� � . Home Economics: From Parisian Gowns to French Pastry Girls modeling copies of Paris gowns they’ve created for themselves; the fragrance of newly baked chocolate cake mingling with the cozy smell of fresh biscuits; a sweet young voice saying before a class. Thank you so much for calling; I'd enjoy going to your dance.” All these give some inkling of what goes on in Commerce's Home Economics department, with its emphasis on the good and the gracious life. In Foods, the students learn menu planning, budgeting, selecting good foods, proper serving, and delicious cookery. The Dressmaking girls select their own styles, sew their gowns, model them and give constructive criticism to one another. The Personality and Etiquette course is full of instruction in good manners and courteous behavior, from the proper way to make an introduction to how to conduct ones self at a party. Grooming, poise, and skill in the practical things of life—these are the gifts of the Home Economics department to the girls of the High School of Commerce. 18 English Department Imparts Many Skills S|«� ch Clou m mhrn practice with the tape recorder. Knowledge and enjoyment are the gifts of the Commerce English Department to the stu- dent. for the department seeks to give skill in communication, ability to write and speak cor- rectly. cultural training, and an appreciation of the pleasures of reading. This year, the English department initiated a course for six weeks which trained incoming Freshmen how to study more efficiently and cor- rectly. Also used for the first time this year was the Tachisloscope. an instrument for improving reading speed and comprehension. In addition to the usual required courses. Commerce students have their choice of such courses as Journalism. Enjoyment Heading, and Speech. Special classes are also offered for those who are preparing for college. Social Studies Bring World Understanding W hat's going on in the world of politics and government, the forces that have shaped history, the in- fluence of the environment upon men — all these are understandable to students who take courses in the Commerce Social Studies Depart- ment. This year, for the first time, a course in Modern Problems was offered. The course deals with prac- tical. everyday situations met in family life and suggests methods of leading happier and more useful lives in the family group. Also in the curriculum are courses in World Geography. Modem His- tory. Economics. American History. Students in the department apply their knowledge in a practical way by attending meetings of the City Council and School Board, to see how the principles of government SJU U 7 civ i nut ruction on the importance of water transportation in the development ' . e of Citiee, in a World Geography class. operate in action. 19 Theorems and Axioms Are Mathematician's Meat In the Mathematics Department of the High School of Commerce, students get careful and accurate training in Plane Geometry, and in Elementary and Ad- vanced Algebra. Preparing the Commerce pupils for college entrance, the department gives a thorough grounding in mathematical work required by higher institutions. The Geometry course offers basic theory in construction and analysis of plane figures, while in Algebra I. equa- tions. graphs, square root, and so forth are introduced. Algebra II includes more advanced work, such as quadratic equations, logarithms, binomial theorem, and the like. A geometry problem turn out well ut the blackboard. Language Students Develop Spanish, French Skills There are many Commerce students who could go abroad tomorrow to Marseilles or Barcelona, Paris or Madrid, and be perfectly at ease order- ing ham and eggs or thanking a host or giving directions to a taxi driver, for numerous Commercites have become proficient in Spanish and French in their study of these courses. Not only do they learn the languages, they also make a serious survey of the culture, history, and traditions of the countries where these two “romance” languages are spoken. 20 Science Students Learn Mysteries of Nature Biology, Physics, and Chemistry are among the offer- ings of the Commerce Science Department. Using the latest equipment, such as Geiger counters, anatomical models and the like, the scientists enjoy investigating the mysteries of life. Science is a field which is always fascinating to the alert student, because it offers something new and exciting every day. There is no thrill quite comparable to that of seeing a hydra or an amoeba under the microscope for the first time or getting a greater understanding of the mechanism of the body by dissecting a frog. Practical experimentation and observation are stressed in the Commerce Science Department by activities such as these. Students of Physics, for example, illustrate principles of levers and pulleys by rigging up an apparatus which enables a small girl to outpull four or five strong hoys; chemists learn how to synthetize sub- stances by putting them together in the test tube; Biology students have a model human being with which to work, a model which can be taken apart piece by piece to show the positions and appearance of all the organs of the body. When a student has taken the offerings of the Com- merce science department, he has an excellent basis not only for understanding the fundamentals of the physical world around us, but also for progressing to advanced work in all fields. This year for the first time in its history the Com- merce Science Department held a Fair, with more than 150 students displaying their skill. Hundreds of parents and friends attended the exhibit to marvel at the skill of Commerce students demonstrating their knowledge of insect life, health, transportation, atoms, and other facets of science. A � tm!ent drmonutrate the uw of radioactive inotope with a Gcijrcr Counter in learning about plant . 21 Art Department Inspires Creativity Whether it’s posters for a school event, whether it's Christmas decorations, or whether it's just painting for fun, the Commerce Art Department, directed by Miss Kuth J. Marsden. is always ready and able. Students in the Art Department can develop not only their creative ability, hut may also learn the fundamen- tals of commercial art. Situated in a spacious room on the third floor of the High School of Commerce, the Art Department has every facility to stimulate students to create: easels, water col- ors. oil paints, chalk. Imliu ink. and inspirational paint- ings from the past. Art cl � member diligently kcteh nt their work. Musicians Produce Dulcet Harmonies Three mu� icl n work t developing their «kill. One subject at Commerce that is fun as well as work is music. Under the direction of Mr. Walter I). Nicker- son, the John Philip Sousas. Louis Armstrongs. Lily Ponses, and Artur Kubinsteins of the future often receive their starts. Generous Commerce will even furnish in- struments. and free lessons for those who wish to learn. 22 Strong Muscles and Sports Skills Develop in Boys Gym ShnriwhootinK practice in Gym load� to aucccaa on the Junior Varsity Ixukettnall team. Students who have had the desire to shout at the top of their lungs can satisfy their wish in the Boys’ Gym- nasium. for there’s plenty to cheer about there. Whatever a lad’s sports interest is, he's sure to find it. In season, basketball, baseball, football, tennis and golf instruction are available. There’s a big wrestling contest every year, with some admirable grunt-and-groan tactics to be seen. Volley hall is a favorite during the winter season, while as spring comes on. groups of Commerce boys wend their way to a local swimming pool for some of the cool, wet stuff. Tumbling and gymnastics are also favorites and the lithe, acrobatic bodies of the more skillful participants can always he seen as they swing on the parallel bars or fly through the air in somersaults over rows of six and eight daring fellow tumblers. Commerce furnishes excellent equipment for all these, and the boys put it all to good use. under the direction of Physical Education Director Thomas Collins, who also is one of the teachers of Driver Education. 23 Games and Sports in Girls Physical Education Department Girls Physical Education offers leadership training, fun. and physical development for the girls who partici- pate in its program. There is an extensive curriculum, designed to serve needs of every teenage girl. Daily in the girls gym- nasium. one can see excited groups shouting as they play volleyball, badminton, basketball, or practice swinging lithe bodies on gym apparatus, or learn tum- bling. In good weather, the seasonal games occupy the atten- tion of the girls. Then they march gaily out of the school to nearby parks to play softball and field hockey, mak- ing a colorful picture as they parade through city streets in their blue gym outfits. Even in the chill of winter, the girls do not forget sports, for they splash in swimming pools (indoor), whirl dizzily on roller skates, or practice cutting figures on their ice skates. It's a big. wide wonderful world, and the girls in physical education activities know it. Determination alone I� not enough I It looks like another basket. President Dolore� Capulo is displaying the school's sports letter to her fellow members of the Girls' Athletic Organisation, while Anne Meade holds the numerals. FIRST ROW BY WINDOW INCLUDES. FRONT TO REAR - Beverly Forest rom, Pat Rovelll. Peggy Ca- hill. and Judy Marchctt! . . . ROW 2—Anne Meade. Anne Smith, Virginia Wood, and Teresa Veeehlarelll . . . ROW 3 Diane Meis- ner. Frances Monxlllo. and Maureen Scott . . . ROW 4 Judy Giustina. Judy Hoffman, and Ann Mansfield. Teacher is Mrs. Barbara Richardson. 24 Seniors 25 Senior Class Officers Senior class officers plan the destiny of the class. I-ef� to right. Margaret Cahill, secretary; Justino Penna, president: Frank Marinam, vice-president. 26 Generous Seniors Bequeath Bounteous Gifts to Juniors Wo. the graduating class of Juno in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. of the High School of Commerce, in the county of Hampden. Commonwealth of Massachusetts; having gained to some extent hodily force and mental ability, but knowing the uncertainty of these, do hereby bequeath and bestow the herein mentioned articles as our last will and testament. To tho big four. Dr. Gomel. Mr. Montagna, Miss Midura, and Mr. Wilder, the senior class leaves its deepost appreciation for understand- ing guidance throughout the years. To Miss Carroll. Mrs. Foote. Miss Jenks. Miss Me- Cleary. Miss Midura. Miss Phelps. Mr. Rumpal. and Mr. Wilder, senior home room teachers, we bequeath a pair of extra large tweezers to pluck out any and all grey hairs we may have caused. To Coach Collins we leavo a pair of sturdy susponders so that the teams may never lack support. To the entire faculty we leave our gratitude for their endless enthusiasm, thoughtfulness, and kindness. To Mr. Wilder, one of our advisers, wc leave a new lab apron as a lasting memento of the Class of 1956. To Miss Midura we leavo one dozen red roses for her support and guidance throughout our senior year. To Dr. Camel we leave one longhorn steer flown by TWA directly from the heart of Texas. To Mr. Montagna we leave an alarm clock, in case his daughter. Diane, doesn't awaken him at her usual time: 5:15 a.m. To the Class of 57. we leave all the joy. sadness, tears, and laughter that make up the Senior year — the last and most wonderful year of all. To the Class of '58, we will the famous saying. You're only young once. Nancy Stroshine leaves her peaches and cream complexion to anyone looking for a tasty dish. Carol Campbell leaves her magic touch on the piano to F.laine Savage. Rosemary Pori I matin leaves her speed in shorthand to some poor Stenography I pupil who has only her 60- word certificate. Peggy Cahill leaves her notebook and passes to Joyce Buffington, secretary of the Junior class. (Gilbert Tebaldi isn't leaving anything. He's taking it all with him. Paul Ginsberg leaves—much to the heartache of the entire female population of Commerce, but he leaves Tom D'Agostino to console them. Joyce Fieldstad leaves the secret of her golden hair to all girls who are interested in catching “Gentlemen who prefer blondes.” Binese Mason wills to Don Heyliger her ability to play the saxophone. Rosalind Gamelli loaves her front row box scat at the basketball games to Pat Zilinsky, a faithful follower. Jean Potronino and Linda Guidette leave their cheerleading outfits to the next year's co- captains. Jo Anne Rose and the Commettes leave a pair of high stepping boots to next year's Commettes. Diane and Carol LaFrancis leave their baby brother to the Class of 1975 in hopes of eliminating the Com- merce man shortage. Dorothy Williams leaves her dancing feet to Pat Humphries. Lila Wright leaves her good marks in bookkeeping to her brother, James. 27 Virginia Grover bequeaths her ability as a homemaker to all the future housewives in the junior class. Tina Woisbrot and Paula Robinovitz leave their many trips down to Classical to anyone taking Latin or Hebrew next year. In order to keep all straying seniors in line next year. Gus Penna leaves an extra long whip to Don Hcyliger. Nancy Shea. Nancy Case. Tony Pinzone, Everett Mor- rison. and Donald Duchesne leave their treks to City Council meetings with Mr. Rumpal to next year’s Civics classes. Ilappv Monday nights! Gerry Giannctti leaves Miss Midura an extra set of keys to use when she locks her set in the closet. Milton Johnson leaves an old. haltered dictionary to a spelling genius in the freshman class. We. as a class, leave spelling books to the stenographers, nimble fingers to the typists, and ink eradicators to the bookkeepers, to in- sure successful futures. For the hoys who will often find themselves sur- rounded by packs of howling females, we leave this comforting motto. “Captured hut not conquered.’’ Barbara Groll leaves her cap and gown, along with her admirable scholastic record, to the next president of the Pro Merito Society. Gail Thompson leaves her favorite music stand to Margie Coombs, who is taking trombone lessons this year. Rosemary Shea leaves Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. Harry James, and Benny Goodman, to help Mr. Nicker- son along next year, since 16 seniors are leaving the band. Bichard Gallerini leaves all his filing notes and home- work to Minor Haskell. Beverly Tremblay and Rosemary Wheeler leave to Miss McCleary, Mr. Jones, and next year's Caduceus Photography staff, a light bulb for use in the dark room. Judy Wands and F.leanor Watson leave to their short successors a mirror so that they will have no difficulty in combing their hair. Will Rita Commisso please come up and claim it? Catherine Wilder leaves her Science Fair project to hor father, for use in his next year's science classos. To the football, the basketball, the baseball, and the soccer players, we leave the fight and spirit the senior playors had this year. To the Biology Department. Nancy Stevens leaves her weary bones. Pat Cawlik leaves all the bookkeeping of senior money to one of the head cashiers of next year’s senior class. Judy Peck leaves her three daily sandwiches to her cousin. Allen Peck. Francis Nicoli loaves his clarinet part in the band to Martin Dumschat. Theresa Marchand leaves hor ability to get parking tickets to Joseph Foresi. Donald Duchesne leaves all the beautiful girls in his date book to Carman Capuano. Jean Shirley leaves her leading role in Capers to an aspiring Junior. Anna Fiorentino’s artistic talents are left to some paint-covered junior. The remaining property, after all bequests have been granted, shall be sold at auction, with Mr. Henry Trespas acting as auctioneer, on or before July 4, and the money to bo used to establish a nursery for future freshmen. In testimony whereof we. the departing members of the Class of June. 1956. in the presence of witnesses, hereunto subscribe, submit, and seal this our first, last, and only will. 28 Twenty-two Scale Academic Heights In Winning Three-Year Honor Ratings Named as “Three-Year Honor students this year are 22 members of the Class of 1956 who have main- tained an average of B plus or better throughout their high school careers. Twelve others won “Honorable Mention.” THREE-YEAR honors Joyce Arthur Dolors Jakubczyk Barbara Borst Judith MacNeil Alice Burt Sandra Miller Diane Courville Jean Petroni no Lawrence Crivelu Rosemary Poei.lmann Joyce Dwight Nancy Stevens Barbara Kli.is Nancy Strosiiine Barbara Filuon Janet Tyburski Patricia Gawi.ik Barbara Walters Rita Grassetti Rosemary Wheeler Barb ra Groll Catherine Wilder HONORABLE MENTION Hope Clark Mary Grociimal Marilyn Cocciii Virginia Grover Barbara Conrad Ann Hatch Rita Caspar Justino Penna Mary Grimaldi Beverly Tremblay Jo Ann Rose 29 Mary Grimaldi Jo Ann Rose Geraldine Albert 44 Chestnut Street, East I-on «meadow Red Cross, Choir, Music Festival, Leaders. Clerical 223 B reck wood Boulevard Il«� l� l : Collecting Mmir Star Pictures. Amliilion: Clerical Worker. Mildred Alcire 251 Breckwood Boulevard l.e Foyer. Tuberculosi Association Tyjr- i't. Senior Executive Board. Pep Squad. Capers (last. Choir, Drama Club. C.O. Agent. Home Room Vice President. Music Festival. Field Hockey. Band Librarian, All-State. Chorus. Glee Club. Assembly Accompanist. Hobby: Music. Ambition: Music Therapist. Stenographic Joyce Ann Arthur 38 Governor Street Caduceus. Pro Merito Society, l.o Foyer. Tuberculosis Association Typist. Li- brary Assistant. Assembly Committee, Pep Squad. Drama Club. Homeroom President. Field Hockey. Basketliall, Volleyball, Class Day, Softball. Bad- minton, Graduation Usher. Pro Merito Convention Usher. Ilohhv: Photogra- phy. Ambition: Medical Secretary. Stenographic Priscilla Anti 70 York Street Music Festival. Basketball. Tennis, leaders. Bowling. Ambition: Office Worker. Clerical Judith Ann Ashley 59 Glen wood Street Caduceus. Pep Squad. Chorus, Music Festival, Roller Skating. Hobby: Col- lecting dolls. Ambition: Airline Stew- ardess. Clerical Robert Axi.er 47 Brookline Avenue Junior-Freshman Social, Soccer. Bowl- ing. Baselrall. Golf, Homeroom Repre- sentative. Hobby: Sports. Ambition: College. General Frances Mary Barton 15 Holy Cross Street Tuberculosis Association Typist. Capers Cast. Drama Club, Field Hockey. Bas- ketball. Badminton, Ice Skating, Roller Skating. leaders. Bowling. Hobby: Singing and Dancing. Ambition: Tele- phone ()| erator. Clerical Brenda Ann Balboni 81 Wilber Street Tuberculosis Association Typist. Pep Spiad. Capers Audition Committee. Homeroom Treasurer and Secretary. Roller Skating. Bowling. G. O. Dance Committee. Freshic Day Committee Ambition: Secretary. Clerical Elizabeth Ann Becc 20 Colonial Avenue Tulterculosis Association Typist, Band. Library Assistant. Capers Cost. Senior Life Saving. Field Hookey. Music Fes- tival. Basketball. Volleyball, Softlwdl. Hobby: Sports. Ambition: Physical Ed- ucation Teacher. Bookkeeping 30 Suzanne Blatt 101 Carver Street Caduceus, I.e Foyer, Tuberculosis As- sociation Typist. Pep Squad. (!a|H rs Committee, Drama Club, Trading Post, (J.O. Alternate. Homeroom TreoMirer. Holler Skating. Office Aid, Class Will Committee. Hobby: Roller Skating. Ambition: Nurse. Stenographic I Joan Bloxam 226 Armory Street Tuiierculosis Association Typist, lead- ers. Ambition: Nurse. Clerical Judith Ann Bonelli 341 While Street kumtux. Junior-Freshman Social. Li- brary Assistant, Pep Squad. Capers Committee. Drama Club. C.O. Agent. Homeroom Secretary. Field Hockey. Basketball, Softball. Badminton, lead- ers, (Career Day Usher. Girls' State Rep- resentative. Hobby: Horses. Ambition: Travel. College Preparatory and Stenographic Jean Borrette 29 Thames Street Pep Squad, Swimming. Hobby: Collect- ing Records. Ambition: Office Worker. Stenographic Barbara Borst 36 Logan Street Pro Merito Society. Is Foyer, Tuber- culosis Association Typist, Senior Exec- utive Board. Pep Squad, Chorus, Music Festival. Field Hockey. Basketball. Skiing. Bowling, Junior Class Secre- tary. Freshie Day Skit, Class Day. Hobby: Reading. Ambition: Nurse. College Preparatory and Stenographic Marilyn Broadbknt 80 Pasco Road. Indian Orchard Patrol. Pro Merito Society, l-e Foyer. Tuberculosis Association Typist. Pep Squad, Capers Committee. Hobby: Collecting Post Cards. Ambition: Medical Sex-ret ary. College Preparatory and Stenographic Marilyn Anne Boussy 527 Plainfield Street Caduceus. Pep Squad, Swimming. Roller Skating. Hobby: Dancing and Sports. Ambition: Retailer. Merchandising Theresa Bullock 638 Belmont Avenue Tuberculosis Association Typist. Hobby: Skating and Dancing. Ambition: Sec- retary. Clerical Beverly Burnett 878 Worthington Street Tuberculosis Association Typist. Music Festival. Hobby: Music and Reading. Clerical Alice Burt 80 Powell Avenue Patrol. Tulierculosis Association Typist, Pep Spiad, Choir. Chorus. Music Festival. Skiing. All-State Music Festi- val. Western Massachusetts Music Festival, Career Day Guide, Glee Club. Hobby: Singing. Ambition: Dietician. General 31 Margaret Cahill 30 Prentice Street Student Council. Kumtux, Tuberculosi Association Typist, Junior-Freshman Social. Senior Executive Board. Pep Squad. Capers Committee. Drama Club. GAA Board. G.O. Agent. Senior Class Secretary, Field Hockey, Basketball. Volleyball. Softball. Badminton. Ice Skating. Leaders. Bowling, G.O. Board. G.O. Dance Committee. Freshman Day Committee. Ambition: Medical Secre- tary. Stenographic Marie Theresa Calabrese 58 Palmer Avenue Library Assistant, Music Festival, Glee Club. Hobby: Sewing. Ambition: Office Worker. Clerical Carol Jeanne Campbell •159 Page Boulevard Patrol. Tuberculosis Association Typist, Pep Squad. Capers Cast. Choir. Chorus, Music Festival. Hobby: Playing Piano. Ambition: Stewardess. Stenographic Carol Cantai.ini 20 Berkshire Street. Indian Orchard Pep Squad. Chonis. Music Festival. Field Hockey, Swimming. Basketball. Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: Airline Stewardess. Clerical Jane Cannon 2616 Main Street Roller Skating. Tennis. Hobby: Bowl- ing. Ambition: Secretary. Clerical Dolores Caputo •11 Cherry Street Kumtux. Junior-Freshman Social. Red Cross Secretary. Senior Kxecutivc Board. Pep Squad. Cheerleader, Chorus. GAA Board Secretary and President: Freshman Class Secretary, Field Hockey. Basketball. Volleyball. Soft- ball. Badminton. Ice Skating, Tennis, leaders. Glee Club. ('� .0. Dance Com- mittee. Play Day. Freshie Day Commit- tee. Hobby: Bowling. Ice Skating. Am- bition: Florist. Clerical Cynthia Ann Carlson 34 Mayflower Roud Kumtux, Tulterculosis Association Typ- ist. Junior-Freshman Social. Pep Squad. G.O. Agent, Freshman Homeroom Presi- dent, Music Festival, Leaders, Glee Club. Hobby: Cooking. Ambition: Sec- retary. Clerical Barbara Carlso 48 Allen Street Library Assistant. Ambition: Office Worker. Clerical _jL � ? Nancy Case 245 Plumtrce Road Pep Squad. G.O. Agent and Alternate, Homeroom Officer. Music Festival, Ice Skating, Roller Skating. Leaders. Hob- by: Sports. Ambition: Model. Merchandising Judith Ann Caserio 29 Kenwood Park Tulierculosis Association Typist. Red Cross. Field Hockey. G.O. Auditor. Ambition: Secretary. Hobby: Summer Sports. Bookkeeping 32 Barbara J. Chappell 65 Monmouth Slrwl Tulrernilosi Association Typist, Li- brary Assistant. Pep S«|iia l. Basketball. Volleyball. Softball. Ilolihy: Dancing. Piano. Ambition: Private Secretary. Stenographic Frances M. Ciieciiile 115 Malden Street Tuberculosis Association Typist. Hobby Sewing. Ambition: Secretary. Clerical Frances Chrzanowski 15 Dudley Street, Wilbraham Hobby: Ice Skating. Ambition: Secre- tary. Clerical Lorraine Coache 19 Nichols Street, Indian Orchard Caduceus, Pep Squad. (Papers Cast. Trading Post. G.O. Agent, Field Hockey, Swimming. Roller Skating. Leaders. Hobby: Horse Collection. Ambition: Airline Stewardess. Clerical Dorothy Collina 98 Putnam Circle Tuberculosis Association Typist, Pep Squad. Capers Committee. Bus Ticket Seller, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Soft- ball. I-eaders. Bowling. Hobby: Collect- ing Records. Ambition: Accountant. Bookkeeping and Stenographic Hope Frances Clark 17 Inwood Place Commerce. Tuberculosis Association Typist. Pep Squad. Capers Committee. Drama Club. G.O. Agent, Roller Skat- ing, Tennis. G.O. Auditor. Frcshic Day Assembly. Selling Contest. Ambition: Airline Hostess. Bookkeeping and Stenographic Marilyn V. Coccm 55 Blodgett Street Caduceus. Tuberculosis Association Typist. Library Assistant, Pep Squad, Capers Cast and Committee, Choir, Music Festival, Tennis. Ambition: Air- line Stewardess. Stenographic Virginia Arlen Connelly 60 Sherman Street Student (auncil. Tuberculosis Associa- tion Typist. Pep Squad. Capers (ast. Chorus. Music Festival, Basketball. Roller Skating. Ambition: Private Sec- retary'- Stenographic Barbara Conrad 2058 Wilbraham Road Caduceus. Pro Merito Society. Tubercu losis Association Typist, Pep Squad Trading Post. Bus Ticket Seller. Bad minton, lee Skating. Roller Skating Hobby: Photography. Ambition: See retary. Stenographic Penelope A. Cordner 21 Glenvalc Street Tuberculosis Association Typist. Pep Squad. Music Festival. Swimming, Soft- hall. Roller Skating. Hobby: Horseback riding. Ambition: Laboratory Techni- cian. Stenographic 33 Christine Frances Coronati 43 Amore Road Library Assistant, Pep Suuad. Capers Committee, Swimming, Roller Skating. Ambition: Private Secretary. Bookkeeping Mary Lou Cormier 179 Draper Street Tuberculosis Association Typist, Choir. Chorus. Music Festival. Hobby: Bowl- ing. Ambition: Office Worker. Clerical Diane Courville 12 Sheldon Street Commerce Editor-in-Chief. Patrol, Tu- berculosis Association Typist. G.O. Al- ternate. Hobby: Reading. Ambition: Newspaper Worker. Clerical and Stenographic Faye Cummings 132 Fort Pleasant Avenue Commerce. Chorus, Basketball. Roller Skating. Tennis, Badminton. Bowling. Hobby: Collecting Souvenirs. Clerical Jacqueline L. Cushion 121 Stockman Street Pep Squad. Hobby: Roller Skating. Ambition: Office Worker. Clerical Lawrence F. Crivelli 155 Boston Road Caduceus. Patrol, Pro Merito Society Junior President, Tuberculosis Associa- tion Typist Captain, Capers Cast. Stage Crew. Drama Club. G.O. Dance, Boy's State Representative, Freshman Executive Board, ('.lass Ballot Chair- man. Career Day Usher. Senior Prom Usher. Graduation Usher, Junior-Fresh- man Social. College Preparatory and Stenographic Com i nci a Cuoco 67 Chester Street Music Festival. Bowling. G.O. Dance Committee, Glee Club. Hobby: Bowl- ing. Ambition: Receptionist. Clerical Janet Desautels 403 Main Street. Indian Orchard Tuberculosis Association Typist, Capers (last. Chorus. Music Festival. Hobby: Sewing. Ambition: Secretary. Bwtkkeeping Nafie Denny % Bond Street Tuberculosis Association Typist. Hob- by: Bowling. Ambition: Office Clerk. Clerical Edna Theresa (Deming) Mooriiouse 110 Florida Street Field Hockey. Hobby: Reading. Bowl- ing. Dancing. Ambition: Bookkeeper. Bookkeeping 34 Ruth Debasitis 1232 Dwight Street Tulierculoxi Association Typist, Junior Freshman Social. Library Assistant, Capers Committee, Home Room Repre- srntative. Ambition: Nunse or Office Worker. Clerical Wendy Lknokk Desrocheks 4 Eagle Street Student Council, l.c Foyer. Tubercu- losis Association Typist. Pep Spiad, Capers Cast. Choir. Chorus. Roller Skating, Tennis, Music Festival. Office Aid. Hobby: Piano, Tennis. Ambition: Medical Secretary. Stenographic Carolyn Ki.i .abetii Dubuc 221 Dorset Street Caduceus. Le Foyer. Field Hockey. Basketball. Softball. Roller Skating. Tennis. Hobby: Sports. General Joyce Louise Dwight 326 Somers Road, East Longmcadow Pro Merito Society, lx Foyer. Tulwr- culosis Association Typist, Bus Ticket Seller. G.O. Auditor. Hobby: Swim- ming. Ambition: Private Secretary. Stenographic and Bookkeeping Janice Davis 20 Orange Street Swimming, Sofliuill, Ice Skating, Roller Skating, Tennis, Bowling. Hobby: Roller Skating. Ambition: Nurse. General Phyllis Dixon 25 Brentwood Street Tul� erculosis Association Typist. Li- brary Assistant, Ca| er C-ast, Roller Skating. Hobby: Roller Skating. Ambi- tion: Private Secretary. Bookkeeping Donald Duchesne 11 Barlter Street Audio-Visual Aids. Stage Crew, Music Festival. Bowling. Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: Navy or Salesman. Merchandising Judith Elaine Eggleston 77 Firglade Avenue Tuberculosis Association Typist. Hobby: Collecting Postcards. Ambition: Medi- cal Secretary. Clerical Susan Reth Ki.dkedge 196 Liurclton Street Patrol. Tuberculosis Association Typist. Pep Squad. G.O. Auditor, Class Day Usher. Hobby: Photography. Ambition: Private Secretary. Stenographic and Bookkeeping Barbara Louise Eli.is 527 Liberty Street Pro Merito Society. Junior-Freshman Social. Junior Executive Board. Cjipers ('.ommiltee, Field Hockey. Basketball. Softball. Bowling, G.O. Auditor. Hob- by: Swimming. Ambition: Private Sec- rotary. Stenographic and Bookkeeping 35 Gloria Ann Facciiim HO Alvin Street Tuberculo !� Association Typist, Pep Squad. Hobby: Roller Skating. Ambi- tion: Office Worker. Clerical Carol E. Fernandez 61 Denver Street Tuberculosis Association Typist. Li- brary Assistant. Hobby: Sports. Ambi- tion: Private Secretary. Stenographic Donald Ferri 21 Dymon Street Soccer Team Manager. Rowling, Base- ball, Swimming. Hobby: Sports. Ambi- tion: Grocery Store Executive, or Navy. Clerical Barbara Fili.ion 32 Ivanhoc Street Pro Merito Society. Library Assistant, Leaders. Hobby: Archery and Rifle Shooting. Ambition: Buyer of Women's Fashions. Merchandising Priscilla L. Fairbanks Si-antic Road. Hampden Tuberculosis Association Tvpist. Pep Squad, Skiing, Leader� . Hobby: Sports. Ambition: Secretary. Clerical Georce Ferraro 651 Sumner Avenue Junior-Freshman Social. Freshie Day Committee. Soccer, Swimming. Hobby: Fishing. Ambition: President of large firm. Clerical Joyce Fieldstad 43 Seymour Avenue Tuberculosis Association Typist. Li- brary Assistant. Fashion Show. Hobby: Sewing and (looking. Ambition: Secro- tary. Stenographic Anna Marie Fiorenti.no 41 Acorn Street Tuberculosis Association Typist. Pep Squad. Choir. Chorus. Drama Club. G.O. Agent. Music Festival. Leaden, Glee Club. Hobby: Coins. Ambition: Housekeeper. Clerical Carol Marie Faith Flagg 127 F.lm Street. Hast Longmeadow Art Club Vice President, Caduceus, Junior-Freshman Social. Library Assist- ant. Hobby: Knitting. Ambition: Armed Service. M crchandising Marianne Fogerty 222 Chalmers Street Ambition: Office Worker. Clerical 36 JoAnn Fremere 527 Plainfield Street Ambition: Bookkeeper. Clerical Joan Dei.i.a Mattera 95 Clantoy Street Tuberculosis Association Typist. Hobby: Swimming. Ambition: Secretary. Clerical Marik Rose Gaboury 860 Columbus Avenue Pep Squad. G.O. Agent, Homeroom Officer. Basketball. Bowling. Hobby: Collecting Records. Ambition: Buyer. Af erchanditing Richard Gallerani 111 Colton Street Red Cross, Chorus. Drama Club. Home- room Vice President, Music Festival. Bowling. Hobby: Fishing anil Hunting. Clerical Janet Gardner 26 Lester Street. Fast Longmeadow Pep Squad, Roller Skating. Ambition: Stenographer. Stenographic Anthony Gallerani 86 Windemere Street Red Cross. Audio-Visual Aids, Chorus. G.O. Agent, Music Festival. Drama Club Ticket Committee. Hobby: Hunt- ing. Ambition: Navy. Clerical Rosalind Gamelli 42 Wood lawn Street Pep Squad, Homeroom Treasurer. Am- bition: Receptionist. Clerical Rita Mae Gaspar 33 Ratbbun Street Commerce Fashion Editor, Pep Squad. G.O. Alternate, Homeroom President. Music Festival, Bowling. Glee Club. Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: Stenogra- pher. Stenographic Patricia J. Gawlik 1521 Parker Street Commerce, Pro Merito Society, Junior- Freshman Social. Pep Squad, Capere Committe, Chorus. Music Festival. Field Hockey. Volleyball, G.O. Cashier. Glee Club. Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: Bookkec|H r. Stenographic and Hookkeeping Geraldine Giannetti 178 Roosevelt Avenue Red Cross. Library Assistant, Pep Squad. Capers Committee. Drama Club. Music Festival. Leaders, Glee Club. Hobby: Piano. Ambition: Medical Sec- retary or Laboratory Technician. Clerical 37 Paul Ginsberg 201 Commonwealth Avenue Junior-Freshman Social, Band, Bed Cross, Freshman Executive Board, Capers Cast, Chorus. Drama Club, Freshman Class President, Homeroom President, Music Festival, Soccer, Baseball. Hobby: Music. Ambition: Band Leader. Bookkeeping Joyce Giustina 27 Phoenix Street Tuberculosis Association Typist, Pep Squad, Holler Skating. Hobby: Holler Skating and Bowling. Ambition: Sec- retary. Clerical Ellis Goldberc 35 Burbank Hoad, Longmcadow Frcshie Day Assembly Committee, Basketball. Bowling. Golf. Swimming. Hobby: Sports. Ambition: College. Clerical Glennis Greenwood 76 Athol Street Pep Squad, Swimming. Badminton, Skiing. Ice Skating, Holler Skating, Lunchroom cashier. Hobby: Skiing. Ambition: Nurse. General Mary Grimaldi 51 Haumont Terrace Pro Merito Society, Senior Executive Board. Pep Squad. Capers Cast. Hobby: Skating. Ambition: Secretary. Stenographic Elaine Ann Giordano 33 Alfred Street Library Assistant. Capers Cast, Capers Committer. Homeroom Secretary, Field Hockey, Basketball. Modern Dance, Leaders. Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: Bookkec|ter. Bookkeeping Judith Ann Giustina 973 Columbus Avenue Commerce. Tuberculosis Association Typist. Junior-Freshman Social. Pep Squad, GAA Board. Swimming, Basket- ball. Volleyball, Softball. Ice Skating. Tennis, Leaders, G.O. Dance Committee, Freshman Executive Board. Bowling. Hobby: Boating. Ambition: Air Line Stewardess. Stenographic Rita Grassetti 24 Olive Street Pro Merito Society. Patrol. Ia Foyer. Tuberculosis Association Typist, Pep Squad, Chorus, Music Festival, Basket- ball. Class Day Usher. Graduation Usher. Hobby: Music, Heading. Ambi- tion: Teacher. Stenographic and Clerical Marilyn Greller 68 Thorndyke Street Library Assistant. Ambition: Model. Stenographic Mary Grochmal Bobbins Hoad Patrol. Tulterculosis Association Typist, Career and Class Day Hostess. Hobby: Sewing and Ice Skating. Ambition: Private Secretary. Stenographic 38 Barbara Evelyn Groli. 82 Noel Street Caduceus Kditor-in-Chief, Patrol, Junior Pro Merito Program Cliairman. Senior Pro Merito Prandent. Red Crow Vice President. President. Basketball, Volley- hall, Badminton. Bowling, Leaders, (Ca- reer Day Hostess. Ilohhy: Beading. Am- bition: Teacher. College Preparatory and Stenographic Virginia Grover 18 Brooks Street Capers Ca t. Roller Skating, Leaders. Ilohhy: Boiler Skating. Clerical Linda Mary Guidette 35 Spence Street Patrol. Tuberculosi Association Typist. Pep Squad, Capers Cast. Homeroom President, Fashion Show. Cheerleaders’ Captain, Lunchroom Cashier, Career Day Usher. C.O. Dance (ommittec. Ambition: Medical Secretary. Stenographic and Clerical Geraldine Gurka 2S3 Pheland Avenue Bed Cross. Pep Squad. C.O. Agent and Alternate. Homeroom President. Hole by: Swimming and Dancing. Ambition: Buyer of Women’s Clothes. Clerical Jean E. Harris 73 Geneva Street, Indian Orchard Glee Club, Music Festival. Ilohhy: Beading. Ambition: Nurse. Clerical Jo Ann Gumlaw 100 Central Street Pep Squad. Basketball. Softball. lead- ers. Hobby: Beading. Ambition: Nurse. Clerical Alice Haines 141 Grattan Road Tulrerculosis Association Typist. G.O. Alternate. Hobby: Playing Records. Ambition: Interior Decorator. Clerical Ann Hatch 126 West Alvord Street Student Council; Junior Lieutenant, Captain. Patrol: Pro Merito Society. Tuberculosis Association Typist. Capers (Committee, Music Festival, Glee Club, Ice Skating. Tennis. Office Aid. Hos- tess for Business Consultants, Class Day Usherette: Ambition: Medical Sec- retary. Stenographic and College Preparatory Nancy Helen Hawley 62 Oslrome Terrace Tuberculosis Association Typist. Glee Club. Music Festival, Swimming. Ice Skating. Leaders. Bowline. Hobby: Photography. Ambition: Office Worker. Clerical Pamela Jean Hawley 187 Acorn Street Caduceus. Tuberculosis Association Typist, Capers Committee, Softball. Office Aid. Ambition: College. College Preparatory and Stenographic 39 SUSANNE C. HEDLUND 259 Chestnut Street, East Longmeadow Tuberculosis Association Typist, Red Cross Secretary, Homeroom Vice Presi- dent, Synchronized Swimming, Basket- l all. Ice Skating, Tennis, Lunchroom Cashier. G.O. Dance Committee. Junior Life Saving. Stenographic Marina Anna Herschuk 133 Massasoit Street Tuberculosis Association Typist, Ice Skating. Hobby: Reading. Ambition: Secretary. Stenographic and Bookkeeping Judith Margaret Heyes 322 Allen Street IVp S |uad, Fashion Show, Glee Club. Hobby: Bowling. Ambition: Telephone Operator. Clerical Helen Ann Jachym 10 Dalton Street. Wilbraham Tuberculosis Association Typist. Hob- by: Knitting. Ambition: Secretary. Clerical Ai.yce James 224 Pendleton Avenue Senior Executive Board, Pep Squad. Drama CHub. Junior Executive Board. Hobby: Dancing. Records. Ambition: Buyer. Merchandising Denise C. Humberston 85 Sumner Avenue Caduceus Talking Page Editor, Patrol, Pro Merito Society. Capers Committee, Choir. Drama Club, Music Festival, School News Correspondent. Hobby: (booking and Dramatics. Ambition: Teacher. College Preparatory and Stenographic Dolores Jakubczyk 31 Wing Street, Indian Orchard Patrol. Pro Merito Society, le Foyer. Pep Squad, Capers Committee. Swim- ming. Roller Skating. Office Aid. Ca- reer Day Usher. Hobby: Reading. Am- bition: Nurse. College Preparatory and Bookkeeping Carol Ann Jamroz 310 North Main St., E. Longmeadow Senior Life Saving, Swimming. Ambi- tion: Bookkeeper. Clerit al Leah Jansizian 45 Milton Street, Indian Orchard Caduceus Junior Editor, Student Coun- cil, Kuintux Treasurer. Tuberculosis Association Typist, Pep Squad, Capers Cust. Choir, Chorus, G.O. Agent, Music Festival, Cheerleader, Leaders, G.O. Auditor. Career Day Hostess, Gradua- tion Usher. Ambition: Teacher. College Preparatory and Bookkeeping Hlth Jansizian 45 Milton Street. Indian Orchard Caduceus Classes-in-Action-Editor. Kum- tux Club Reporter. Capers Cast. Choir, Chorus, G.O. Alternate, Homeroom Vice President. Music Festival. Leaders, G.O. Auditor. Pep Squad. Career Day Host- ess. Graduation Usher. Student Council. Ambition: Teacher. College Preparatory and Bookkeeping Jacquelyn Johnson 55 Lebanon Street Red Cross. (!apers Committee. Field Hockey. Hobby: Listening to Records. Clerical Milton Johnson 200 Somers Road, Fast Longmeadow Junior-Freshman Social. Stage Crew. School Spelling Champion. 1953. Hob- by: Reading. Ambition: Big Business- man. Bookkeeping Sylvia L. Johnson- 493 Boston Road Tuberculosis Association Typist, Fash- ion Show. Bowling, Caper Usher. Hob- by: Collecting Records. Ambition: Model. Clerical Barbara Ann Kendall 31 Steuben Street. Indian Orchard Caduceus. Tuberculosis Association Typist, Pep Squad, Capers Committee. Homeroom Treasurer. Fashion Show. Softball. Hobby: Ice Skating. Ambition: Dental Hygienist. Clerical Dorothy Patricia Kowalski 15 Dalton Street, Wilbraham Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: Secretary. Clerical David Paul LaCourse 2f Franklin Street Band. Chorus, Senior Life Saving, Homeroom President, Music Festival. Soccer, Swimming. Hobby: Hunting and Fishing. Ambition: Conservation Of- ficer. Bookkeeping Haricua Kastrinakis 29 Appleton Street Tulierrulosis Association Typist, Basket- ball. Volleyball. Softball. Badminton. Ice Skating, Leader . Office Aid. Bowl- ing. Hobby: Ice Skating. Ambition: Dental Assistant. Clerical Helen Mary Kowal 5b Markham Road, Fast Longmeadow Hobbies: Sewing. Reading. Ambition: Office Worker. Clerical Marion La Belle RFI), Allen Street, Hampden Music Festival. Hobby: Collecting Movie Pictures and Dancing. Ambition: M. Dianne La Francis 33 Rarrison Street Kumtux. Ambition: Secretary. Bookkeeping Clerical Worker. Clerical 41 Lucii.le Ann Lake Main Slrwl. Williraliant Tultereulosis Assoeiotion Typist, Li- lirary Assistant, Holler Skating. Hobby: Reading ami Records. Ambition: Sec- relary. Stenographic Dolokes Marie LaMontacne 776 Bradley Road Caduceus, Student Council, Kumtux Treasurer. Tuberculosis Association Typist, Library Assistant, Senior Execu- tive Board, Audio-Visual Aid. Pep Squad. Papers (jist. Drama Club. G.O. Anent, Homeroom Secretary, Basketball. Leaders. Hobby: Reading. Ambition: Teacher. General James Joseph Lancan 319 State Street Stage Crew. Hobbies: Baseltall, Basket- ball. Clerical Sandra Joanne Lemar 33 Florence Street Tuberculosis Association Typist, Pep Squad. Music Festival. Swimming. Modern Dance, Roller Skating, Tennis. Glee Club. Home Economics Aid. Hob- by: Swimming. Ambition: Airline Stew- ardess. Stenographic Phyllis Lamb 52 Birnie Avenue I.c Foyer. Pep Squad, Capers Usher. Drama Club. Swimming. Roller Skat- ing. Hobby: Collecting Postcards. Am- bition: Secretary. Clerical Teresa Landers 43 Melbourne Street Art Club, Caduceus. Commerce. Tuber- culosis Association Typist. Pep Squad. Capers Committer . Drama Club, Swim- ming, Softball, Ice Skating. Ambition: Secretary. Clerical Juanita Cynthia Lee 76 Bay Street Ambition: Secretary. Clerical Joyce Leopold «8 Webber Street Red Cross, Stage Crew, Badminton. Ambition: Secretary. Clerical Joan Lktendre 81 Jardine Street Pep Squad. Hobby: Dancing. Ambi- tion: Secretary. Clerical Gloria Levreault 100 Wilmont Street Caper Make-up Committee, Lihrar) Assistant. Pep Squad. Chorus. I Ionic room Vice President, Music Festival Junior Executive Board. Hobby: Dress making. Ambition: Comptometer Oper ator. 42 Clerical Corinne Lutz 355 St. Jarnm Avenue Pep Squad. GO Agent. Homeroom President. Field Hockey, Swimming, Basketball. Ambition: Telephone Worker. Clerical SoNJA LlSZKA 109 Second Street. Fast Springfield Library Assistant. Hobby: Aeeordion. Roller Skating. Ambition: Secretary. Clerical Judith Ann MacNeil 55 I.eslie Street Commerce. Patrol, Tul ereulo� i Asso- ciation Typist. Pep Squad. Hus Ticket Seller. Swimming. Ice Skating. Lunch- room Cashier. G.O. Class, Girls' State Representative. Ambition: Secretary. Stenographic and Bookkeeping Virginia Macnacca 197 Commonwealth Avenue Caduceus. Student Council. Knmtux. Tuberculosis Association Typist. Junior- Freshman Social. Library Assistant. Pep Squad. Capers Cast. Homeroom President. Basketball. Leaders. Ambi- tion: Teacher. College Preparatory and Stenographic Barbara Ann Maii.loux 15 Ferris St., Indian Orchard Caduceus Freshman Kditor. I.e Foyer, Tuberculosis Association Typist, Band. Capers (!a� l, Music Fnttival. Roller Skating. American Kducation Assembly. Hobby: Skating. Ambition: Medical Secretary. Stenographic Siiiri.ky Marie Lewis 355 King Street Tulterculosis Association Typist. Red Cross. Library Assistant, Capers Usher. Hobby: Qdlerling Records. Clerical Cecii.ia K. Lupi 45 Van Dyke Road, Fast l.nngmeadow Library Assistant. Capers (last, (Chorus, Drama Club. G.O. Agent, Music Festi- val. Hobby: Music. Clerical Marlene Maggio 90 Audulion Street Hobby: Roller Skating and Collecting Records. Ambition: Secretary. Clerical Agnes Maiiarne 213 St. James Boulevard Patrol. Tulierculosis Association Typist. Chorus. Music Festival. Roller Skating. Bom ling. Glee Club. Hobby: Roller Skating. Ambition: Secretary. Clerical F.i.eaxore Mai.eski 36 Gaucher Street SMimming, Roller Skating. Tennis, Bouling. Hobby: BoMling, Roller Skat- ing. Ambition: Office Worker. Clerical 43 Kii.kkn Anne Marchand 232 Osl orne Terrace Tuberculosis Assoc. Typist, Library Assistant. Pep Squad, Lunchroom Cashier. Baton Twirling, C.O. Account- ing Class. Ambition: Bookkeeping. Bookkeeping Theresa Ann Marchand 73 Washington Road Tuberculosis Association Typist. Ambi- tion: Executive Secretary. Clerical Judith Mae Marchetti 45 Russell Street Student Council, Tuberculosi� Associa- tion Typist, Pep Squad. Capers Com- mittee. Drama Club. (LA.A. Board Vice President, Field Hockey. Basket- bull. Volleyball. Softball. Leaders. Bowl- ing. C.O. Dance Committee. Hobby: Dressmaking and Art. Ambition: Secre- tary. Stenographic and Clerical Doris Ixhjise Markham 31 Hampden Road. Hast I.ongmcadow Chorus, Drama Club. Music Festival. Hobby: Reading. Ambition: Office Worker. Clerical Katherine Mason 720 Wilbraham Road Choir, Chorus. Music Festival. Hobby: Sports. Clerical Patricia Ellen McDonagh 66 Milton Street, Indian Orchard C.O. Class. Hobby: Horse . Swimming. Skating. Ambition: College. Bookkeeping Frank Marinaro 69 Draper Street Junior-Freshman Social. Class Vice President, Homeroom Representative. Basketball Manager. Baseball Manager. Hobby: Sports. Ambition: Bookkeeper. Clerical Binese K. Mason 17 Morgan Street Band, Capers (last. Chorus. Drama Club, Music Festival. Hobby: Music. Ambition: Music Teacher. General Beverly Mastalerz 68 Groveland Street Tulrerculosis Association Typist, Pep Squad. Library Assistant. Freshman Homeroom Secretary. Swimming. Am- bition: Medical Secretary. Bookkeeping Barbara Ann McGuy 103 Athol Street Commerce. Sw imming. Ice Skating, Rol- ler Skating, Tennis, leaders. Clerical 44 Marilyn McHugh 888 Slate Street Anne Meade 174 Allen Street Caduceus. Capers Committee, Choru . Music Festival. Hobby: Reading. Ambi- lion: Assistant Bookkeeper. Clerical Diana Meisnek 60 Jamcw Street Commerce. Patrol. Tuberculosis Asso- ciation Typist. Pep Squad, G.A.A. Board. G.O. A sent. Homeroom Vice President. Swimming. Softball. Basket- ball. Leaders. Bowling. G.O. Dance Committee. Ambition: Medical Secre- tary. Stenographic and Bookkeeping Carol Ann Messenger 85 David Street Kuintux, Le Foyer. Junior-Freshman Social. Library Assistant. Pep Squad. Capers (!ast. Choir, Chorus, Drama Club, G.O. Agent. Homeroom Presi- dent. Music Festival. Substitute Cheer- leader. Capers Usher. Graduation Usher. Hobby: Piano. Ambition: Sec- retary. Stenographic Sandra May Miller 222 Oakland Street Patrol. Pro Merito Society, Tubercu- losi Association Typist. Pep Squad. Bus Ticket Seller. G.O. gcnt. G.O. Auditor, Swimming. Hobby: Holler Skating. Ambition: Secretary'. Stenographic and Bookkeeping Pep Squad, G.A.A. Board. Swimming. Softball. Bowling. G.O. Dance Chair- man. Stenographic Claudia Grace Mellen 52 Stuart Street Senior Executive Board. Pep Squad. Basketball. Softball. Holler Skating. Tennis. Hobby: Skiing. Ambition: Private Secretary. Stenographic Alan Michalek 227 Redlands Street Commerce Ad ertising Manager. Bas- ketball. Hobby: Stamp Collecting. Am- bition: Bookkeeper. Clerical Mary Mills 148 Chalmers Street Pro Merito Society. Tuberculosis As- sociation Typist. Red Cross. Swimming, Softltall. Ice Skating. Bowling. Hobby: Flying. Ambition: Secretary. Bookkeeping Phyllis Mary Mills 28 Lakeville Avenue Junior-Freshman Social. Junior and Senior Executive Board, Swimming. Hobby: Dancing. Bookkeeping Kverett Morrison 90 Edgewood Street Senior Life Saving. Swimming. Hobby: Hunting and Fishing. Ambition: Game- warden. Merchandising 45 Judith Ann Mott 117 Ashbrook Street Tuberculosis Association Typist, Library Assistant. Pep Squad, (Papers Commit- tee, Chorus. Musie Festival, Swimming. Badminton, Ice Skating. Ilohhy: Danc- ing. Ambition: Private Secretary. Stenographic and Clerical Jeannie F. Moynihan 47 Montmorenci Street Swimming. Softlwill. Boiler Skating, Tennis. Bowling. Hohhv: Bowling. Am- bition: Naval Secretary. Clerical Hcrtiia Murphy 72 Lancashire Road Student Council Vice President, Pep Squad. Glee Club. Baton Twirler, Halloween Hop Decoration Chairman. Hobby: (looking. Ambition: Secretary. Secretarial Bianca Nascembkm 45 lombard Street Tuberculosis Association Typist. Bed Cross. Pep Squad. Homeroom Vice President. Basketball. Tennis, loaders. General Michael Mould 227 St. James Boulevard Commerce. Student Council, Patrol, Junior-Freshman Social. Senior Class Vice President, Homeroom President, Soccer, Basketball. Baselrall. Clerical Eileen Mullaney 509 Oak Street Tuberculosis Association Typist, Pep Squad. Field Hockey. Swimming. Hobby: Boiler Skating. Clerical Elizabeth Ann Musgrove 797 White Street Pro Merito Society. Tulierculosis As- sociation Typist, Bed Cross. Homeroom Secretary and Treasurer. G.O. Class. Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: Office Worker. General Eva R. Newcomb 24 Brooks Street Chorus, Fashion Show. Swimming, Ice Skating. Boiler Skating. Hobby: Swim- ming. General Francis Nicou 18 Governor Street Junior-Freshman Social. Band, Senior Executive Board, Music Festival. Soccer, Basketliall, Baseball. Clerical Luella Nunnally 36 Chapel Street Caduceus, Capers Cast, Music Festival. Modern Dance. Glee Club. Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: Bookkeeper. Clerical 46 Rae Etta Hiester Nye 315 Winton .Street Tuberculosis Assoriation Typist. (ji|tcr a� l, Drama ('.lull. Swimming. lee Skating. Roller Skating, Bowline. Mole by: Swimming. Ambition: Secretary. Stenographic Nancy Oliver 24 Pershing Terrace Patrol. Pep Squad, Swimming. Basket- hall. Softball. Badminton. Skiing. lee Skating, Tennis. Leaders. Bowling. Hob- by: Water Skiing. Ambition: Private Secretary. Stenographic Elaine Paquette 171 Warrenton Street Assembly Committee. Capers Cast. Drama Club. G.O. Agent. Homeroom Secretary. Fashion Show, Swimming. Hobby: Dancing. Clerical Velma Pahker 107 Sherman Street Capers Cast and Committee. Home- room Secretary. Music Festival, Field Hockey. Swimming. Basketball. Volley- ball. Softball. Modern Dance, Leaders, dee Club. Hobby: Music, Sports. Am- bition: Office Worker. Clerical Justino Penna 61 Revere Street Student Council. Patrol. Pro Merito Society, Junior-Freshman Social, Band, Senior Executive Board. Audio-Visual Aids, Capers Cast. Junior and Senior Class President. Music Festival. Soccer Co-captain. Golf Captain. Footluill. Class Day Committee. Ambition: Teach- er. College Preparatory William Parent 68 Kensington Avenue Commerce Sports Reporter. Band. Music Festival. Hobby: Stamps. Ambition: Bookkeeper. Clerical Judith Peck 166 Oak Street, Indian Orchard Band. Music Festival, Baskell all, Soft- ball. I-eaders. College Preparatory Jean Petronino 21 (Jerald Street Commerce Business Manager. Senior Lieutenant. Patrol: Kumtux; Pro Merito Society Vice President, Tuber- culosis Association Typist, Pep Squad. Caper Cast. G.O. Alternate. Home- room President, Music Festival, Cheer- leader Co-Captain. Badminton, lead- ers. G.O. Auditor, Class Day Usher, Graduation Usher. Hobby: Dancing. Stenographic and Bookkeeping Linda Pfisterer 67 Arden Street Red Cross, Library Assistant. Capers Committee, Basketball. Roller Skating. Tennis. Leaders. Bowling. Hobby: Drawing. Ambition: Nurse. Stenographic Joyce Pickney 135 Merida Street Junior-Fresliman Social, Assembly Com- mittee. Chorus, Music Festival. Home- room President, Field Hockey. Leaders. Hobby: Dancing. Music, Reading. Am- bition: Secretary. Stenographic and Clerical 47 Anthony V. Pinzone 17 Stuyvesanl Sired Junior-Freshman Social. Senior-Execu- tive Board Alternate, Swimming. Senior Clam Representative Alternate. Hobby: Accordion. Ambition: Certified Public Accountant. Merchandising Rosemary Hilda Pokllmann 51 Thornton Street Caduceus. Patrol. Pro Merito Society, Tuberculosis Association Typist. Audio- Visual Aids. Stage Crew. Music Festi- val. Hobby: Sewing. Ambition: Private Secretary. Stenographic and Bookkeeping Cynthia Ann (Quinlisk) Childs 647 Belmont Ave. I jc Foyer. Junior-Frcsliman Social. Capers Committee. G.O. Agent, Softball, Office Aid. Hobby: Roller Skating. Ambition: Private Secretary. General Marie Ann Radway 32 Gertrude Street Caduceus Copy and Activities Editor, Library Assistant, Capers Cast. Choir. Chorus, Drama Clui� Vice President, G.O. Agent and Alternate. Music Festi- val. Modern Dance, (dee Club. Hobby: Music. Dramatics, Dancing. Ambition: Musical Actress. Stenographic Anne Marie Plumador 344 Worcester Street, Indian Orchard I.c Foyer, Tuliereulosis Association. Hobby: Reading. Ambition: Private Secretary. Stenographic and Bookkeeping Dolores M. Pollin’ 2812 Boston Road. North Wilhraham Art Club. Hobby: Cooking. Collecting Record . Ambition: Private Secretary. Clerical Marion A. Quinn 150 Woodlawn Street Caduceus. Library Assistant, Pep S |uad, Capere Committee, Class day. Hobby: Roller Skating, Swimming. Ambition: Nurse. Clerical Dolores L. Redd 91 Quincy Street Art Club. Caduceus. Band, Capers Make-Up Committee. Homeroom Treas- urer. Fashion Show. Music Festival, Field Hockey. Basketball. Volleyball. Hobby: Sports. Ambition: Office Clerk. Clerical Theresa Ann (Reynolds) Hebert 51 Birch Street, Ludlow Commerce. I.e Foyer. Tuberculosis As- sociation Typist. Junior-Freshman Se- rial. Red Cross. Senior Executive Board. Field Hockey, Basketball. Softball. Badminton. Bowling (dub. Junior Ex- ecutive Board. G.O. Class. Hobby: Art. Ambition: Secretary. Bookkeeping Marguerite Ritchie 58 Granger Street Tuliereulosis Association Typist, Capers (jut, Choir. Music Festival. Ice Skat- ing. Roller Skating. Hobby: Record Collecting, Skating. Ambition: Office Clerk. Stenographic 48 Patricia Roberts 529 Union Siren Tuberculosi-. Association Typist, Library Awiilanl, Chorus, Bin Ticket Seller, Homeroom Vice President. Stenographic Beverly Rollend 42 Dewey Street Tuberculoma Association Typist, Senior Executive Board, (opere Usher, Roller Skating. Ambition: Secretary. Clerical JoAnn Carol Rose 18 Fairmount Street Patrol. Tuberculosis Association Typist, Pep Squad, (!a|iers Cast, Homeroom President, Badminton. Roller Skating, Lunchroom Cashier, C.O. Class. Hobby: Danring. Ambition: Bookkeeper. Bookkeeping Louise Sarnacki 29 Ringgold Street Tulierrulosis Association Typist, Pep Squad. Swimming, Volleyball. Field Day Basketball Captain, Softball. Bad- minton, Lunchroom Cashier. Hobby: Sports. Ambition: Stenographer. Stenographic Joan Savoit 202 Eastern Avenue Hobby: Swimming. Ambition: Office worker. Clerical Paula Robinovitz 592 Chestnut Street Caduceus. Junior-Freshman Social Capers Committee. Hobby: Sewing. Ambition: Teacher. Bookkeeping Jean C. Romito 781 Allen Street Tuberculosis Association Typist, Capers Cast, Choir. C.O. Alternate. Homeroom President. Music Festival. Ice Skating. Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: Nurse. General Joyce Samblin 17 Franklin Street Hobby: Painting. Ambition: Commer- cial Artist. Clerical Barbara Ann Saroce 853 Main Street Junior-Freshman Social, Pep Squad. Capers Usher, Homeroom Vice Presi- dent. Roller Skating. Hobby: Dancing and Ice Skating. Ambition: Office Clerk. Clerical Judith Ann Sciiauer 26 Duryea Street Caduceus. Tuticrculosis Association Typist. Library Assistant. Pep Squad. Capers Cast and Committee, G.O. Agent, Field Hockey. Swimming. Roller Skating. Tennis. Class Ballot Commit- tee. Hobby: Tennis. Ambition: Teacher. Stenographic. 49 Jean Scott 38 Ellsworth Avenue Reel Gross, Pep Squad. Choir. G.A.A. Hoard. Munir Festival, Field Hockey, Ha kcthall, Volleyball. Badminton. Rol- ler Skating. Leader� . Hobby: S| ort� . Ambition: Buyer. Merchandising Barbara A. Serafino 220 Casa Street Student Council Secretary. Tul crrulo is Association Typist. Pep Squad. Capers Committee. Basketluill. Bowline, Volley- ball. Softball. Badminton. Leaders. Lunchroom Cashier. Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: Nurse. Clerical Eleanor Settkrstrom 229 Seymour Avenue Capcrw Usher, Chorus, Glee Club, Music Festival. Hobby: Bowline, Dancine, and Readine- Ambition: Secretary. Clerical Rosemary Shea 39 Norfolk Street Caduceus, Commerce Managing Editor, Student Council President, Tubercu- losis Association Typist. Band, Pep Squad. (Papers Cast and Committee. Homeroom Secretary, Good Govern- ment Day Representative. Music Festi- val. Field Hockey. Ambition: Medical Secretary. Stenographic Emily Theresa Shyloski 311 Worcester Street, Indian Orchard Tuberculosis Association Typist, Choir. Drama Club. Homeroom Secretary, Music Festival. Softball. Badminton, Glee Club. Hobby: Sewing. Ambition: Private Secretary. Stenographic Sandra R. Selwitz 54 Everett Street Tuberculosis Association Typist. Pep Squad, Caper� Committee. Trading Post, Swimming. Junior Life Saving, Bowling. Junior Executive Board. Am- bition: Nurse. Clerical Elaine Serrenho 4 Mary Street Tulterculosis Association Typist. Hobby: Bowling. Ambition: Office Clerk. Stenographic and Clerical Nancy Anne Shea 31 Chandler Avenue, I.ongmcadow Band. Pep Squud. Capers Clast. G.O. Agent, Music Festival. Field Hockey. Basketball. Volleyball. Softball. Tennis. Roller Skating, Leader� . Hobby: Fly- ing and Guns. Ambition: Stewardess. Clerical Jean Shirly 44 Geneva Street, Indian Orchard Pep Squad, Capers Cast. Ambition: Medical Secretary. Bookkeeping Phyllis Spagna 112 Noel Street Tuberculosis Association Typist, Pep Squad. Homeroom Treasurer. Field Hockey, Swimming, Volleyball, Badmin- ton. Ice Skating. Roller Skating. Tennis. Leaders. Bowling. Hobby: Sewing. Am- bition: Dre� s Designer. Bookkeeping 50 Stephanie Sternala 76 Primrose Street, Indian Orchard Annette Stevens •179 Plumtrcc Hoad Tuberculosis Association Typist, Swim- mini:. Howling. Iloldiv: Rending. Am- bition : I.B.M. Operator. General Caduceus Senior Kdilor, J unior-Fresh- man Social. Library Assistant. Churn . Music Festival. Freshman Executive Hoard, (lias. Day Assembly, 1955. Am- bition: Nurse. General Nancy E. Stevens 191 Bristol Street Commerce. Circulation Manager. Cadu- ceus. Kumtux, Pro Merito Treasurer. Tulierculosis Association Typist. Senior Executive Board. Pep Squad, Chorus, Freshman Homeroom Alternate. Music Festival. Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball, Badminton, Ire Skating. Glee (dub. Hobby: Sports. Ambition: Legal Secretary. Stenographic Evelyn Stewart 129 Thompson Street Library Assistant. Junior Executive Board, Audio-Visual Aid. Assembly Committee, Pep Squad, Homeroom Vice President. Field Hockey. Basketball. Volleyball. Badminton. Holler Skating. Tennis. Leaders. Bowling. Hobby: Sew- ing. Ambition: Dental Hygienist. Clerical Nancy Louise Strosiiine 367 St. James Avenue Patrol. Kumtux Re|� orter. Band Sec- retary. Senior Executive Board. Pep Squad. Caper Cast. Capers Committee. Choir. Chorus. GO Agent. Homeroom President. Music Festival, Class Proph- ecy Committee. Career Day Guide. Ambition: I.egal Secretary. Bookkeeping and Stenography Peggy Lot Stevens 72 Pearl Street Junior-Freshman Social. Pep Squad. Field Hockey. Volleyltall. Softball. Modern Dance. Ice Skating. Holler Skating, Bowling. Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: Office Worker. Clerical Sandra Westbrook Stoughton 26 Burbank Road. I.ongmeadow Hand. Library Assistant, Music Festi- val. Ambition: Secretary. Clerical Jean Szulc 6 White Street Pro Merito Society. Tuberculosis Asso- ciation Typist. Pep Squad. leaders. Am- bition: Surgical Nurse. College Preparatory Arlene Talbot 2I7 4 Center Street. Indian Orchard l.e Foyer. Badminton. Bowling. Hobby: Collecting Records. Ambition: Office Worker. Clerical Marilyn Taylor 91 FYdcral Street Hobby: Music. Ambition: Telephone Operator. Clerical 51 Marion A. Taylor 72 Congress Street Tulierculosis Association Typist. Pep Squad. Capers Cast, Basketball. Volley- ball. Softball. Cheerleader Substitute. Badminton. Physical Education Demon- stration. Hobby: Sport . Music. College Preparatory and Stenographic Gilbert Tebaldi 26 Ridgeway Circle Senior Executive Board. Soccer Man- ager. Hobby: Coin . Ambition: Real Estate. Clerical Barbara J. TETREAULT 128 Oak Grove Avenue Library Assistant. Pep Squad. Swim- ming. Basketball. Roller Skating. Hob- by: Dancing. Bowling. Swimming. Am- bition: Private Secretary. Stenographic and Bookkeeping Carol Ann Thivierge 185 Oak Grove Avenue Tultcrculosis Association Typist. Pep Squad. Capers (last. Drama Club Cos- tume Committee, Basketball, Volleyball. Softball. Badminton, Leaders. Ping- Pong, Field Day Official. Hobby: Danc- ing. Clerical Eleanor Thompson 18 Strong Street Commerce. Pro Merito Society. Band. Library Assistant. Pep Squad. Trading Post. Music Festival. G.O. Accounting Co-Cashier. Hobby: Collecting Records. Ambition: Accountant. Bookkeeping Celia M. Travkr 84 Porter Road, East Longmcadow Choir. Music Festival. Hobby: Music. Ambition: Secretary. Stenographic Rebecca Thistle 91 College Street Clerical .Norma Thomas 93V4 Bond Street Tuberculosis Association Typist. Junior- Freshman Social. Band, Library Assist- ant. Capers (ast, Chorus. Music Festi- val, Field Hockey. Swimming. Basket- ball, Volleyball. Softball. Badminton. Tennis. Leaders. Hobby: Singing. Ambi- tion: lawyer. Clerical Dorothy J. Thurlow Wilhrnhnm Road, l!am| den Tuberculosis Association Typist. Hobby: Showing Horses. Ambition: Bookkeeper. Clerical Beverly Tremblay 46 Price Street Caduceus Photography. Patrol. Tulier- miosis Association Typist. Pep Squad, Choir. Chorus. Drama Club, Music Festival. Basketball. Volleyball. Freshie Day Script Committee. Mistress of Oremonies. Freshie Day Play. Career Day Hostess. Class Day Script Commit- tee. Hobby: Letter Writing. Ambition: Medical Secretary'. College Preparatory and Stenographic Jean Tremblay % I-ay .on Brother Rd., Indian Orchard lloldty: Reading. Ambition: Post Office Clerk. Clerical Ancie Trimboi.i S3 Maryland Street Pep Squad. Swimming. Ambition: Sec- retary. Clerical Aspasia Tsiiii.xkis 42 Grosvenor Street Caduceus. Ca| ers Committee, Drama Club. Swimming. Hobby: Sewing. Am- bition: Travel. Clerical Beverly Twining 577 Bay Street Tulierruloxis Association Typist, Caper Ticket Committee. Roller Skating, Bowling. Ilobby: Baseball. Ambition: Clerical Typist. Clerical Rita Ann Vanotti 9 I.nring Street Caduceus, Capers Ticket Committee. Basketball, Volleyball. Roller Skating. Hobby: Sports. Ambition: Office Clerk. Clerical Judith Tremblay 67 Myrtle Street. Indian Orchard Tulrerculosis Association Typist, Chorus. Hobby: Reading. Clerical Ann Trombley 170 Oak Street. Indian Orchard Commerce. Le Foyer. Pep Squad. Ca| crs Cast and Committee. Badmin- ton. Roller Skating. Hobby: Roller Skating. Ambition: Secretary. Stenographic Constance Turner 28 Osgood Street Pep Squad, Capers Committee, Swim- ming, Lunchroom (lashier. Hobby: Photography. Ambition: Comptometer ()|M-rator. Bookkeeping Janet Tyburski 2365 Main Street Patrol. Pro Merito Society. Pep Squad. ('a|K rs Committer, C.O. Agent and Auditor. Swimming, Cheerleader. Lunchroom Cashier. Hobby: Sewing. Ambi:ion: Comptometer Operator. Bookkeeping Sally Vincent 262 Abbott Street Tuberculosis Association Typist, Pep Squad, Swimming, Ice Skating, Bowl- ing. Hobby: Flying. Ambition: WAFS. General 53 Edward Waldron 76 Dimmirk Street Patrol Senior Lieutenant. Capers Cast. Chorus, Music Festival. Soccer. Hobby: Skating. Merchandising Mary Waldron 76 Dimmick Street Office Aid. Kumtux. Tuberculosis As- sociation Typist, Library Assistant. Caper Committee, Drama dub. Trail- ing Post. Music Festival Usher. Swim- ming, Badminton. Hobby: Swimming, Tennis, and Skating. Ambition: Private Secretary. Stenographic and Clerical Barbara Waltkrs 1179 Sumner Avenue Patrol. Pro Merito Society. Tuberculosis Association Typist, Assembly Commit- tee. Capers (jist. Drama Club. Ambi- tion: Private Secretary. Stenographic and Bookkeeping Eleanor Watson 4-1 Castle Street Commerce. Third Page Kditor. Patrol, Pro Merito Society. Tuberculoais As- sociation Typist. Junior-Freshman So- cial. Red Cross Inter-school Conference Representative, Pep Squad. Drama Club. Homeroom Treasurer and Secre- tary. Fashion Show. Freshman Executive Board. Class Day Usher. Hobby: Music. Ambition: Medical Assistant. Clerical Sandra Jean Wells 169 South Main Street. East l.ong. Commerce First Page Editor. Patrol. Le Foyer. Junior-Freshman Social. Music Festival, Junior Executive Board, Office Aid. Audio-Visual Aid. Ambi- tion: Secretary. Stenographic Judith A. Wands 16 Garland Street Tuberculosis Association Typist. Junior- Freshman Social, Library Assistant. Senior Executive Board. Audio-Visual Aid. Caper Committee, Chorus, Home- room Treasurer. Music Festival. Ice Skating. Roller Skating. Office Aid. Ambition: Medical Assistant. Clerical Tina Weisbrot 66 Prospect Street Caduceus Business Manager. Junior- Freshman Social. Capers Committee. Homeroom Vice President. Bowling. Hobby: Music. Reading, Dancing. Camera-Bug. Ambition: Teacher. • Bookkeeping Rosemary Jean Wheeler 376 Berkshire Avenue Caduceus Photography. Student Coun- cil. Patrol, Pro Merito Treasurer. Pep Squad, Chorus. Drama Club. C.O. Al- ternate. Music Festival. Field Hockey. Basketball, Softball. Freshie Day Script Committee. Class Day Script Committee. Career Day Hostess. Ambi- tion: Medical Secretary. College Preparatory and Stenographic Catherine Wilder 115 Harmon Avenue Patrol, Kumtux. Secretary. President Pro Merito. Secretary l-c Foyer, Presi- dent Junior-Freshman Social, Capers Committee. Choir, Chorus, Drama Club, G.O. Agent anil Alternate. Homeroom Secretary, Music Festival, Cheerleader Substitute, Graduation Usher. Tri-H-Y. Career Day Usher. Hobby: Piano. College Preparatory and Stenographic Dorothy Williams 123 Westminster Street Student Council. Tuberculosis Associa- tion Typist. Capere (last. Drama Club. Homeroom Vice President, Modern Dance. Leaders. Hobby: Ballet Dancing. Ambition: Medical Secretary. Stenographic SI Lila M. Wricht 77 Manhattan Strrrt Tuberculosis Association Typist. Pep Squad, Modern Dance, G.A.A. Hoard. Ilohhy: Music. Dancing. Ambition: Arrountant. Bookkeeping Betty Zuffelato 60 Ganlner Street Leaden� . Hobby: Music. Ambition: Medical Secretary. Bookkeeping Jl'DITII KOETSCH 11 Grovrland Street Jr. Red Cross. Chorus. Music Festival. Hobby: Record Collecting. Ambition: Dental Assistant. Clerical Senear S eceUcve SaarcC Senior Executive Board smiles at Caduceus photographer. Mr. Wright, as he gives instructions on “How to Be Photo- genic.” 55 (fatuttence s41cohk6 May 9, 1976 THE WAY TO LAUGHTER Ceil Lupi, noted author, has just finished a hook called “The Way to Laughter. She claims that laughter can be induced by jokes: if not. then resort to tickling. The hook has sold only one copy. Her mother bought it. BANK NAMES TREASURER Judy Bonclli has recently been named treasurer of the City Trust Company. She attained her position because she kept all the doors and windows shut, thus saving heat and money. HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE RECEIVES GENEROUS GIFT Milton Johnson, the multi-millionaire, has given $5,000 to the school to be used for future stage pro- duction. DANCES THROUGH EUROPE The Dance Instructors of America have sponsored a trip to Europe. The star in the troupe is Jean Petronino. Choreographer on the tour is Jo-Ann Rose. SALES CLERKS RECOGNIZED Jean Scott is now head sales woman of all bargain counters at Steiger's. Her colleague. Ed Waldron, is now head salesman because lie sold more sets of red flannels than anyone else in the store last year. HOSPITAL GETS NEW DOCTOR Springfield's new hospital is fortunate with its new staff. The new surgeon, is Dr. Robert Axler who is a noted toe specialist. His assistants will include Margaret Cahill, who will supervise the nurses. Jo-Ann Cumlaw, who will have charge of the children's ward, and Suzanne Hiatt, who is in charge of the school of nursing. NEW AUTO SHOWROOM TO BE OPENED Gil Tebaldi is about to open the largest auto show- room in New England. It is amusing to see him still driving his “51” Chevvie. which has become an antique. NOTED SCHOLAR RECEIVES RECOGNITION Lawrence Crivelli. a noted chemistry professor, has just developed the new formula xx2yz - 3yzx. for heal- ing homes all winter by atomic energy. HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE WELCOMES TWO NEW TEACHERS Two local graduates of the High School of Commerce in the Class of 1956 have returned to their alma mater to begin new teaching assignments. One is Justino Penna, who will be head of the history department, and the other is Dr. Catherine Wilder, who will lead the chem- istry department. DISTRICT ATTORNEY SOLVES MYSTERY Rosemary Shea, better known as Miss District At- torney. has just announced that the mystery of the $50.000 bank robbery has been solved. When asked who her assistant was. she announced that she could never have done it without Attorney Nancy Stevens. FASHION LUNCHEON Carol Messenger, head designer at Pease Fashion House, held a fashion luncheon at the Sheraton-Kimball Hotel last Saturday. One of her speakers was Joyce Pickney who is the head hair stylist at True Hlonds. Inc. Judith Marchetti, Judith Mott, and Mary Crochmal were models at the affair and commentator for the show was Rita Caspar. LOCAL BANK OPENS NEW BRANCH Worcester Federal Savings Hank has just opened a branch in Helchertown. Miss Patricia Gawlik has been named head bookkeeper. WHO WILL BE CROWNED ROSE QUEEN? Four local debutantes are competing for the Rose Queen crown for this year. They are the Misses Anne Meade. Reverly Masterlerz, Dianna Mcisner, and Janice Davis. 56 FLIES JET NON-STOP ABOUND THE WORLD Nancy Shea, once Springfield's youngest woman pilot, has just become the first woman to fly a jet plane non- stop around the world. HERE AND THERE Vacationing in Bermuda are Joyce Dwight, Susan Kldrcdge and Dorothy Collina, who hold Secretarial jobs at 20th Century Fox. Technical directors for a C.B.S. Spectacular next week are Sandra Wells and Hosemary Pocllmann. Bianca Nasccmbeni is visiting relatives in Springfield before she leaves for Hollywood for a screen test. Attending the annual Yacht Club Convention are Anna Fiorentino, Carol Thiverge. and Mary Waldron and their husbands. I.inda Pfisterer is now in charge of all laboratory Technicians at Chicago’s new Research Center. Juunita Lee is now in Kngland as an exchange teacher of Fnglish. M.C.M. Studios has named Denise Humherston as Art Director. Upon returning from a trip around the world next fall. Dorothy Williams will begin a new dance course. “Dances of the Nations” at Springfield College. Gail Thompson was seen at the Eastern States Ac- countants Association Convention. She is treasurer of the Association. Now flying buck and forth daily between Hollywood and Hawaii is Marilyn Cocchi. who is a hostess with United Airlines. STRAY BITS The Blond Bombshell Club has once again headed for Florida. President Cynthia Carlson reports that Rosalind Camelli. Doris Markham. Phyllis Mills. Marlene Mag gio, and Gloria Leverault are included on this trip. Judy Guistina and her millionaire husband arc re- ported to have left for Nassau on their 25-foot yacht. They plan to spend six months touring Europe. Sylvia Johnson, Conover’s top model, has just opened her own modeling school. Janet Tyburski is busy organizing the national Cheer- leading Tournament for high school girls. President Barbara Borst reports that Nancy Stroshine will lecture to the College Club next week on the “Art of Cutting Your Own Hair.” Dolores Jakubczyk leaves next week for Iondon where she will begin her new book. “The Life of Shakespeare. Beverly Tremblay and Rosemary Wheeler are now partners in a new photography studio. Leah and Ruth Jansizian. the noted twin spinsters, are on a tour of romantic Mexico. Virginia Magnacca, Carolyn Dubuc. and Dolores LaMontagne were seen recently walking down the street trailed by 55 little children. Our Stray Bits reporter. Judith MacNeil, a Commerce alumnae, learned that they are now elementary school teachers. RADIO, T.V., AND STAGE HIGHLIGHTS Norma Thomas is now one of New York's leading torch singers. She opens next week at The Latin Quarter. A new opera opening at the Metropolitan Opera House will feature Alia- Burt and Mildred Algire. Rae Etta Nye is now in her sixteenth week singing at the Brown Derby. Miss (orol Campbell, a talented pianist, will make her dehut at Carnegie Hall next week. ADVERTISEMENTS Available for beauty contest judging from California to Florida. Own telescope provided. Tony Pinzone. Call 4-8967, 8:00 p.m. Mud Packs our specialty — to improve your chins — all four of them — Elaine Paquette, Beauty Salon: Middle Ages our specialty. Going to South Africa to sell flea powder. Quick fortune guaranteed. Those interested, call Everett Mor- rison at the Y.M.C.A. Expert dishwashing — baby sitting — a side line. No age limit. Betty Zuffalato. Judy Caserio. Box 663. Do you have marriage problems? Consult the love- lorn Bureau. Happy marriages guaranteed. Thersa Reynolds Hebert. Edna Denting Moorhouse. and Sue lledlund Baribeau. 57 Seniors Name Outstanding Class Personalities Most Popular Girl: Linda Guidotte Most Popular Hoy: Justino Penna Most Likely to Succeed: Barbara Groll and Lawrence Crivelli Tops in Sports: Michael Mould Done Most for Class: Rosemary Poellmann and Justino Penna Class Actor and Actress: Richard Gallerani and Jean Shirly Class Orator: Justino Penna Tomorrow's Secretary: Rosemary Poellmann Handsomest Htry: Robert Axler Class “Lady . Barbara Walters Personality Plus Girl: Jean Petronino Most Conscientious Girl: Barbara Groll Tomorrows Executive: Lawrence Crivelli Prettiest Girl: Sylvia Johnson Class “Gentleman : Lawrence Crivelli Class Wit: Richard Gallerani Most Conscientious Hoy: Lawrence Crivelli Class Couple: Mildred Algire and David LaCourse Most Hashful Girl and Hoy: Jean Harris and Michael Mould Class Vocalist: Alice Burt Class Musician : Carol Campbell Miss Commerce 1956: Linda Guidette Out of “Seventeen : Judith Marchetti Class Sunshine: Jean Petronino Most Pleasing Smile: Jean Petronino Favorite TV Program: “I Love Lucy”; Favorite Dish: Spaghetti; Favorite Song: “Autumn Leaves”; Favorite Actress and Actor: Grace Kelly and James Dean; Favor- ite Hand: Glenn Miller; Favorite Female and Male Singers: Joni James and Kddie Fisher: Favorite Singing Group: Four Aces. Mr. Commerce 1956: Justino Penna Out of “Esquire : David LaCourse Class Sweetheart: Dolores Caputo Class Artist: Rosemary Poellmann 58 Juniors 59 fjuniosi GIgAA, OjJjice iA, Joyce BufliitKton. Junior clou «ecrctary. report� that the freahman-junlor social I� a niiocc , while Tom D'Aicoatino. vice-president. left, nnd Don Hejrlljrer. president. register approval. 60 Room 105 l-eft to right, row 1: Dor- othy Bcdnarz. Joan Dollar, Karen Ballaml. Antonetta Hasile, Cynthia Anslry; row 2: Theresa Alhuno, Itarhara Alderman, Barba- ra Bean, Patricia Bab- cock; row 3: (‘.arol Al- derman. Carole Albert, Frosine Axiotis. Judith Bedore, Janet Arooth: row 4: Joanne Bangs, l.ois Adams, Mary Almirantes, l.uigina Barhieri; row S: Rolw-rt Bastien. Russell D'Angelo, Betty Adams. Dolores Alltano. Gary Bn- Itincau: row 6: David Thiluiult, Bruce Omi| bi-ll. Kdward Anderson. Wil- liam Bartel Is: row 7: Mrs. Dorothy Pryor. Allan Chenevcrt, William San- taniello. David Rushlow. Quiet Charm Appeals to Class in Room 105 Most of the class in room 105 think that Frcshie Day was the most amusing thing they’ve seen at Commerce. Antonetta Basii.e believes, though, that the faculty act in Capers of 1955 wins the prize. The people in 105 are very athletic. The favorite sport of almost everyone in the class is basketball. FrOSINE Axiotis also likes swimming and howling, and Janet Arooth enjoys tennis and swimming, while Antonetta Basii.e likes dancing. Edward Anderson is especially interested in Junior Achievement activities, such as the Bed Haiders’ Savings Bunk. Although most high schools are quite a bit alike. William Santaniei.lo feels that Commerce offers better training and a better opportunity to get a job than do others. Russ D’Angelo and Antonetta Basii.e both agree that Commerce is cleaner than most schools. The kind of boy that a girl likes is a very serious question to the young women in this room. FrOSINE Axiotis likes a sensible, ambitious boy. Pat Babcock is charmed by one who is polite and “cute.” while Betty Jean Adams is attracted to a boy who is not loud and who is thoughtful. It seems that the well-mannered boys are preferred also by Janet Arootii and Carol Albert. As for the boys, they seem to like girls who arc fun to be with. Edward Anderson seeks a girl who is not forward but is popular while Bruce Campbell is look- ing for a girl who has a good personality and a good sense of humor. “Although she doesn’t have to be the best looking girl.” he says, “she does have to dress neatly.” As far as ambitions are concerned, the girls in 105 seem to favor office work; however, some, such as Betty Jean Adams and Frosine Axiotis, have decided on something different. Betty hopes to become a model, while Frosine feels that a nurse’s career is most gratify- ing. 61 The students of 108 are not radically different from other students of Commerce, hut their interests are dif- ferent. For example. Judith BOURGEOIS' idea of a per- fect evening is to he with a handsome lad and dance under soft lights to dreamy music by the Commerce Band. Carmine Capuano’s idea of a perfect evening is to he with Marilyn Monroe in a car without gas. The students in this room have a variety of pleasurable pastimes. William Holmes, along with Bob Simpson. Allan Peck and Carmine Capuano. enjoys playing basketball and baseball. That's fine, because the girls of 108 like athletic boys. Joan Lucier, Hose Brackinisky, Judy Bourgeois, and Valerie Butler like to exert their energy in howl- ing and tennis, while dancing is what Susan Bruno. Jean Bleau. Phyllis Steele, Sandra Brown, Karen Bur- bank. and Joyce Burr enjoy. This, loo. however, takes in a wide field. Phyllis likes square dancing, while the rest of the girls like the ballroom whirling. “Homework” wins an uncontented victory as “pet peeve. Judy Bourgeois, Valerie Butler, and William Holmes all agree that the most interesting thing that has happened to them since coming to Commerce was their appearance in Capers. A Handsome Lad, Soft Lights and Music ' Says 108's Judy Room 108 Left to right, row 1: Jean Bleau, Phyllis Bohn. Joan Bruno. Cclinda Catnlucci; row 2: Josephine Buoni- conti, Karen Burlmnk, Mary Ann Bolder. Rose Brackinisky. Susan Bruno: row 3: Constance Burgess, Joyce Burr. Phyllis Steele. Kathleen Willette: row 4: Shirley Brehart. Barbara Starsiak. Valerie Butler. Judith Bourgeois. Joseph- ine Bowler.Sandra Brown: row 5: Frederick Jackson, Haney Gauthier, Minor Haskell, Joseph Foresi, Robert Simpson: row 6: William Holmes. Mr. Way- land Holley. Allan Peek. Garmine Capuano. Robert Dahlkc. 62 Room 116 l.cfl to right, row 1: Joan (loburn. Kit;� Commimxi, (llairc Mcrcicr, Joan (llinm- pagin': row 2: Eleanor (lata- lano. Mary Cray. Patricia Davis. Patricia Tangrady. Carol Russell: row 3: Elaine DrCnro, Madeline Carrol, Lucille Dionne. Carolyn Dahl: row 4: Corrinne Lutz. Margery Coomtis, Phyllis Dragone, Patricia DeVoie, Ann Donncllan: row 5: Ann Sullivan, Geraldine Comhs. Louise DclPozzo. Carolyn Clark: row 6: Judy Strogo- peti. Koseann Stirlacci, Gail Connaiighton, Diane Des- Inauries. Carolyn Molinari: row 7: Mary Wood, Bar- liar a Szafran. Absent: Patri- cia Cote. Soup-Slurpers , Dragnet Whistlers Annoy 116 Girls Girls in homeroom 110 agree on one thing: a boy’s personality is the most important thing about him. Carolyn Daiii. likes a hoy who is sincere, while Pat Tangrady thinks a hoy who can talk intelligently is a perfect one for her. Summer plans arc a constant topic of conversation among the girls in 116. Madeline Carroll is going to he a Junior Counselor at (lamp Atwater and Elaink DeCaro is planning to work at Old Orchard Beach in Maine. Many of the girls have decided to work, among them Koseann Stirlacci, Carol Bussell. Kita Comisso. and Gail Connaugiiton. who are all seeking extra cash for their senior year. People in 116 express themselves strongly on the sub- ject of peeves. A “Dragnet Whistle' is Mary Ellen Cray’s annoyance, while impolite boys bother Gerry Combs. People who brag just don’t click with Claire Mercier and Phyllis Dracone hates “soup slurpers. ’ As far as ambitions are concerned. Madeline Carroi.i. wants to be a singing and dancing star, and Pat Tan- grady has decided to be a dental assistant. Carol Bus- sell. Louise Del Pozzo. Carolyn Clark, and Bita COMMISSO are anticipating the day when they will become housewives. Strongest beliefs in this homeroom vary greatly. Pat TanGRADY’s most fervent belief is that love makes the world go round, while Patricia Cote subscribes to the words of that popular song, “A man chases a girl until she gets him.” Louise Del Pozzo states that a woman always gets her man and Carolyn Clark thinks that boys of high school age should be allowed to make their own decisions. 63 Orchids, Not Dandelions, Appeal in 121 Room 121 is chock full of vivid people who spend their time in interesting activities. Sports is the main activity of its members. Ann and Julie Gaudenzi, Andrkw Cai.vankse. Roger Hannigan, and Carl Fusing think that nothing in this whole world is so wonderful as to see a howling hall go sailing down the alley and crash into the pins. As president of the Frankie Faine fan club, Pat Gallo spends all her spare time fulfilling her duties. Roger Hannigan plays in the hand, and par- ticipates in Hi-Y activities. To Charles Flanigan, homework is “for the birds, while according to Veka Gavrilov, tests are ugly things that should never have been invented. Pat Garde and Rita Fraska’s pet peeve is having someone blow smoke in their faces, while Pat Gallo feels that the worst thing in life is a hoy who doesn’t keep his promises, for instance, when the romantic interest in your life promises orchids for the big prom and shows up with a hunch of dandelions. Interruptions arc deplorable when someone else is speaking, believe Marie Bousquet and Ann Gagne. With the coming of summer anxiously anticipated by all students, the members of 121 have already begun making plans. Donald Cameron and Joseph Joseph are already planning trips. Don is going to take a little jaunt down Florida way, while Joe is taking that old advice, “Go west, young man. go west,” for he is eagerly awaiting the day lie’ll pack his bags and be on his way to sunny and smoggy California. George Grealis plans to snooze from June to September, with an occasional interruption for a mouthful of food now and then. Julie Gaudenzi and Pat Gallo arc going to spend a few days at Hampton Reach with a group of their friends. Room 121 I.eft to right, row 1: Marie Bousquet. Ann Gagne. Vera Gavrilov; row 2: Joan Fill- more. Patricia Gallo. Ann Gaudenzi. Julie Gaudenzi: row 3: Joan Gale, Rita Fraska. Patricia Garde: row ■I: Judy Vickery. Elizalieth Frantini. Sandra Fadden, Bar- bara Garroll: row 5: Barbara Eggleston. Lois Fagan. Mary Fitzpatrick: row 6: Mr. Al- phonse Alminas, Tony Borghi. Douglas Kampfer. (jirl Er- sing, Joseph Joseph: row 7: Roger Hannigan. Charles Flanigan. George Grealis. An- drew Calvanese, Robert Dunn. Absent: Donald Cameron, Ed- ward Kamuda. Diana Dent- ing. 64 Room 122 I-efl to right, row 1: Theresa Brit- see. Rosemary Gentile, Barbara Havens: row 2: Carol GiMigan, Estelle Green. Betty Green, Carol llamell: row 3: Elena Graziano, Carol Henning. Joyce Buffington: row 4: Sandra Gran, Barbara Grand field. Barbara Genga, Barbara Gil bert; row 5: Shirley Gelineau, Elsie Comes. Frances Harvey: row 6: Richard Boden, Priscilla Gonyea, Betty Goodrich. Richard Pond: row 7: Clifford Plourde, George Pehl- vanian, l.eon Moqnin; row 8: Tom D’Agostino. Don Heyliger, Mr. Her- hert Michaels. Boys of 122 Like Blondes; Girls Say Looks Don't Matter Tlu students of Room 122 express themselves strong- ly on the matter of pet peeves. Joyce Buffington dis- likes the traffic jams in the locker rooms. Dick Pond finds school in general a peeve, especially homework. It seems Betty Green has a little sister. She thinks her sister is sweet, hut if she weren't around evenings, Betty would he happier. The blonds have it for Don Heyi.iger, who claims that the pretty strawtops arc for him. As for girls of 122, they seem to agree that looks don't matter in choosing hoys. They are more interested in young men with bright personalities. George Pehlvanian and Barbara Havens agree that Freshie Day was the most interesting and amusing thing that happened in their high school careers. while Tom D’AGOSTINO found the understanding of his teachers to be the best thing that happened to him since he came to Commerce. Carol Gilligan and Tom D'Agostino's ideas of the perfect boy or girl run about the same. Carol likes a hoy who is clean in thought, work, and deeds, while Tom wants a girl who doesn’t smoke or drink, and knows how to cook and is understanding. Gerry Gurka wants to become a buyer for a depart- ment store. However, most of the other girls want to become secretaries. Donald Heyi.iger wants to he an accountant, hut George Pkiilvanian wants to l c an officer in the armed forces. Dick Pond has modest desires. He wants only to grow up to be a “man”. 65 Thoughtful Boys Attract Girls of Room 123 Room 123 is an all-girl homeroom, which gives a com- mon ground for getting together and discussing their peeves, hoys, dates, and all the other things that interest girls. Beverly Marsden has a pet peeve — conceited girls. But Barbara Sharby doesn’t think anything could he worse than missing her bus after school. One big topic discussion in room 123 is sports. Priscilla Kirby especially enjoys bowling ami ice skat- ing and tennis is the favorite sport of Jean Bradley, while Pauline DelPozzo and Simone Denault like basketball and dancing. At any time of the day, in any place, you will always find girls talking about “that perfect evening.” The girls in 123 have their own ideas on the subject. Betty Latimer is happy to go dancing or to a movie, Barbara Sharby finds relaxation in square dancing, and Pat KindherG likes a quiet evening with a few friends who get together for a good time. Boys. boys, boys! Probably the most talked about people in room 123 are boys. Jean Bradley believes that respectful boys are the best; Betty Latimer admires thoughtful hoys who are not conceited; Dotty Jesseman is attracted by the outdoor lad who is a lot of fun. All the girls agree, though, that they like hoys who are con- siderate. Most of the girls arc planning to go into the business world as secretaries and stenographers or bookkeepers, hut Dotty Jesseman plans on a career in the Air Force and Simone Denault would like to become a gym teacher. The Dragnet” influence is seen here too. for Barbara Sharby’s ambition is to be a police stenogra- pher. Room 123 Left lo right, row 1: Dorothy Hutch- ings. Patricia Humphries, Patricia Kostas. Nancy Jernstrom; row 2: Jacqueline Lemelin. Patricia Fran- cazio, Patricia Kindberg: row 3: Marlene Karam. Beverly Marsden. Constance Lasscll, Sandra I .aValley: row 4: Gloria Lucerino. Betty l.ati- iner, Ann Kuselias: row 5: Betty l imhert, Sandra I.loyd. Gail Kurtz. Carol Ijirson: row 6: Diane Ledger, Simone Denault. Barbara Sharby: row 7: Paulino DelPozzo. Priscilla Kirby. Joyce Knudsen, Patricia Kuras: row 8: Jean Bradley. Dor- othy Jesseman, Catherine Jennings. C arol Johnson. 66 Career Women Outnumber Housewives in Room 209 Well, here in 209, we have an ull-girl homeroom. However, for a room which is filled with humans all of the same gender, they certainly are varied in their ideas. Carole Sercel and Mary Simone can't stand to have people asking questions. (Hey girls, what happens when a proposal comes your way? ) Roberta Sachs should get a dress which is a Paris original, for she doesn't like to sec a girl at a dance wearing a dress like hers. There is a certain young lady in room 209 who has romantic interests in Agawam, and her favorite pastime is teasing Mr. Anthony Skrafi.no about the games he tween Agawam and Commerce. As Joan put it when Agawam heat Commerce in a basket hall game. “I pity poor Mr. Skrafi.no.” Most of the girls in Room 209 are going to work next summer. Ki.ai.nk Savack, who is going to he a life- guard at a lake in Connecticut, has the best job. (You call that “work”?) After they get out of school, the members of Home- room 209 are going to be scattered all over the world. Some of them, such as Carolyn Stacy and Linda Schocel, plan to get married and raise families of.their own. However, most of the girls arc going to be career women. Ki.aink Roy wants to l c a secretary, as do Joan Scott and Nancy Sicii.ia.no. However, Nancy wants to be a medical secretary and Joan wants to be an executive secretary. Cahoi.k Skrgki. wants to become a teacher, while Patricia Simonk says it's either that or nursing. Mary SlMONE is planning to become a dental assistant and Elaine Savack is going to become a civil service worker in Europe. It looks as if Roberta Sachs may get that Paris original yet. You see, she wants to own her own dress shop some day. Room 209 l.cfi to right, row I: Florence Shea. Carol Sergei. Carolyn Stacy. Anne Smith; row 2: Nancy Siciliano, Sandra Som- ers. Judy Santnnicllo. Linda Schogel, Anne Samay; row 3: Eleanor Serafino, Elaine Roy. Rita Frechette. Patricia Rovelli: row 4: Jean Siam ('■ail Pumiglia, Ann Spauld- ing, Roberta Sachs, Ann Settemhro: row 5: Patricia Simone, Jeannette Sihley, Beverly Slater. Joan Scott: row 6: Miss Margaret Kelley. Anna Simmons, Mary Sim- one: row 7: Maureen Scott, Elaine Savage, Jeannette Skarzynski. Absent: Paula Goldblatt. 67 Room 220 to right, row 1: Franco l)us .iult. Patricia Bernard. Angela Cignoli, Jac- queline Bouchard: row 2: Beverly Rising, Carolyn Wilson. Shirley Hy- land: row 3: I.elia Mossier. Virginia Wood. Donna Woodworth, Carol John- son: row 4: Katherine Watson. Jeanine Bcaudrcault, Komona Bcusee: row 5: Ellen Megliola. Bonnie Walters, Fran- ces Pcrieolosi. Carol Wiedersheim: row 6: Judith Daigle. Eugenia Romanos. Nancy Webster: row 7: Barbara Wat- son, Mrs. Clare Carroll, Kuth Goldblatt. Pearl Belton, Arlinc Dumas, Joyce Stacy. Absent: Jacqueline Before, Ju- dith Koetsch. Room 220's Pearl Dislikes Dissecting Frogs That Wink Room 220 is full of individualists. These girls have many different and varied pet peeves: for example. Patricia Bernard is a very unusual girl, for her pet peeve is boys, of all things. Shirley Hyland hates to he called “Dimples.” Pkari. Belton says that the most interesting thing that has happened to her since she came to Commerce look place in the Freshman Year. “It was in Biology class,” says Pearl, “and we had to dissect a frog. I had the frog all cut open and I leaned over to look at it: then. I almost fainted. You see, I’m sure the frog winked at me.” What kind of boys interest 220 girls? Shirley Hy- land likes a boy who is lots of fun. while Pearl Belton goes for the masculine type with good looks and at least some kind of a muscle, even if it is no bigger than a king-size mosquito bite. The ambitions of the people in 220 are varied also. Ari.ine Di mas wants to become a policewoman, which is one way to get her man. Shirley Hyland aims to be a nursery school teacher and Joyce Stacy wishes to dance on Broadway. Beliefs? Patricia Bernard believes that girls arc superior to boys. (But who wants to prove it?) Judy Daigle thinks that a person should act by himself and not be influenced by popular opinions. Pearl Belton opines that the model for Mona Lisa was a man. She says that when DaVinci began, he planned to paint a man. but after he had completed the eyes and nose, he decided to make it a female. What will they think of 68 next? Room 224 to right, row 1: Cynthia Moms, Joyce Tctraiill. Gloria I'apadopulas, Chrixta Brandt; row 2: Deanna Thomas. Marie MaxKro, Mau- reen Johnson, row 3: Joan Sheehan, Maria Menegoni, Evelyn Roberts, Barbara Vacirea; row 4: Mary Mazzaferro, Mary Tiraterra, Joanne Mendrick; row 5: Harriet Olson. Pa- tricia Johnson. Carol Nixon. Alice Messier: row 6: Joan Orzcckowxki, Judith Johnson. Jean Maxwell: row 7: Mr. Merwin Toher, Joanne O’Donnell, Jane Miciak. Gale Meu- nier. Absent: Julie Orton. Beverly Treat, Teresa Vecchiareli. Gum-Snapping and Smoking Annoy 224-ites Many of the juniors in room 224 have expressed a variety of ideas as to what constitutes a perfect evening. Mary Mazzaferro enjoys an evening of TV with potato chips and ice cream close at hand. On the other hand. Christa Brandt prefers a more sophisticated evening of “dancing by dim lights. Going to social alTairs with someone you like is Marie MaZZEO’s idea of a perfect time. 224 is sports minded, too. At the local skating rinks, you will find Marie Maz .ko. Alice Messier. Gloria Papadopulos and Joanna Mendrick gracefully gliding over the floor. Bowling is a close second as a favorite. Judy Johnson and Christa Brandt particularly think that watching those pins fall is great fun. The snapping of gum is Judy Johnson's pet peeve, while hoys and girls who don't smoke find favor with Marie Mazzeo. Taking gym is Gloria PapadopULOS’ idea of what not to do if you are out after a good time. The girls all agree on one thing: a hoy's manners are very important. Maureen Johnson, for example, feels that a courteous hoy is nice to he with, and Joanna Men- dhick feels that a hoy who respects a girl is the one for her. On freshie day, Jane Miciak had to sit under the table at lunch and eat vanilla pudding without a spoon. This she considers the most amusing thing that has happened to her since she came to Commerce. “Be sure you are right, then go right ahead. said Christa Brandt when she was asked about her strongest belief. Judy Johnson feels that once you have found a man. you should not let him go because he may he the last one you'll find. 69 Treat Me as an Adult Demands 225's Phil Room 225 Left to right, row 1: Portia Peter� , Jean Rogers, Patricia Romano : row 2: Beverly RalTcnetti, Patricia Zilinsky, Rita Malkon. Beverly Piaseki: row 3: Joan Zbikowski. Barbara Pierre. Joyce Premont; row 4: Barbara Queior. Joan Posnick, Andree Roliilarii. Beverly Riley; row 5: Ann PUtel. (jirol Zanolli. Jean Rinaldi: row 6: Rich- ard Michaud. Emily Perry, Joanne Pina. Thomas Them istos: row 7: John Samson. John Johnson, Phillip Touhey; row 8: William Skala. Samuel Sihilia. Alphonso Smith: row 9: David Sylvester, Miss Made- line Hunt. Absent: Susan Petelle, James l.angan. The people of Room 225 have very few pet peeves, hut those they do have are important ones. Pint. ToutlEY, for example, dislikes being treated as a child rather than as an adult. Portia Peters has a peeve against people who think they are better than anyone else. The most interesting thing that happened to Sue Pe- tei.i.e in her high school career was having Mr. Jones take a picture of her physics class, demonstrating the strength of one girl compared to a class of boys. Acting, dancing, and helping others are Phil Touhey's favorite activities while Barbara Qi;eioi likes basketball, skating, bowling, and almost all other sports. Dramatics and speech are of special interest to Portia Peters: Sue Petelle likes camping out and dancing. Most of the people of Boom 225 recognize that Com- merce has many advantages in preparing its students for college or for work. Phil Touhey feels that Commerce is different from many high schools because the student body is very united and the faculty works with the students. Kvcryonc in Boom 225 has his own idea of a perfect evening, but some of the most interesting are the simplest. Por instance. Pat ZlUNSKY likes to go for walks and stop for a soda: Portia Peters thinks that a perfect eve- ning is one you spend with someone you like. The kinds of boys that girls like differ, for Pat Zilin- sky likes a boy who is sincere and not conceited, while Portia Peters likes boys who have nice personalities and who can take a joke. “Once in love, always in love is what Alphonso Smith believes in. Pat Zilinsky and Barbara Queior both feel that if you want something badly enough you will work liurd and finally get it. 70 — Freshmen 71 'pietAtttOit O icenA Froshmnn officers. LEFT TO RIGHT Thomas Fielding. Francos Monzillo. and Judy Hoffman. 72 Room 107 First row. left to right: Annette Bilodeau, Judith Bordeau. Carol Balbor� . Naney Bed i nolle; row 2: Jo Anne Alhano. Judith Backus, Irene Aohin. Marilyn Aiken. Shirley Asselin, Kanela Psiohramis, Belly Belli, Joan Borek: row 3: Jo-Anna Bulat, Samira Bedore, Patricia Barker. Rosemary An gel ides, Joan Peek. Miss Mary Murrill. Mary Barron: row I: Antonnette Fiorentino, Sheila Balieki. Catherine Ashe. Gale Bernia. Beverly Battige: row 5: Belly Agnos. Ann Adomato: row 6: l.ois Maxwell. Jose- phine Basile. Gale Borthwiek, Joyee Bennett, I’airieia Antonyk. Joyee Bailey and Sylvia Ansley. Room 206 Left lo right: row 1: Palrieia Kaston, Suzanne Champignv. Anila Foul. Dorothy Downer. Barbara Falk: row 2: Beverly Driscoll, Naureen Dunscomhe, Erika Erndl, Rose Dumolin: row 3: Beverly Ely. Pauline Drago. Betsy Briggs: row 4: Joyee Derleau. Mallie Dyer. (!harlolte Doe: row 5: Claudia Diiliue, Shirley Kgerton. Lucille laFlamine: row 6: Palrieia Dunne. Kolierta Downev. I trraine Dionne. William Browne. Louis Calabrese, Warren Stovall: row 7: Robert Bruce, Thomas Campbell. John Fitzgerald. Mark Crssarini. Myron Brooks. Peter Coles. Sam Curtis, Neal David, Mr. Ernest Oonehieri. 73 Room 208 I .«‘ft to right, row 1: Pat Hums, Rosemary Chiarizio, l.auri« Boyer, Jacqueline Carter. Marilyn (!ayode, Leslie Boyer: row 2: Joanne Cintino, (!arol Bradway. Carol Cluing, June Buckley, Joyce (arrow, Carolyn Codraro: row 3: Joyce Buckley, Milliccnt Burgess, Joan (Mark, l.aureen Connors. Jacqueline Brown, Joyce Keane; row 4: (arol Brace, Marlene Butman, Barbara Brehart: row 5: Anna Bruce, Judith Christopher: row 6: Barbara (iolien: row 7: Imalda Byrnes. Marilyn Caserio. Jean Bullock, Carol Boudrcuu, Dawn Chase, Beverly Capaeeio. Judy Stagnaro, Margaret Butman: row 8: Mr. Henry Wialrowski. Absent: Ixiregay Clark. Room 210 Left to right, row 1: Audrey Hill. Dorine Daigle. Barluira Collina, Donna Crawford; row 2: Carol Crosby. Martha Denault. Rosemarie Buoniconti, Patricia Forgarty; row 3: Edith Collings, Kathie Collis, Gail Roberts, Sandra Tildcn; row 4: Edna Collings. (!arol Combs. Jacqueline DcLong: row 5: Geraldine Commisso, Beverly Couture, Joan DeFeliee, Fanchon Sanders: row 6: Dorothy Decker, Diane Costella. Bette Denesha, Arthur Burnett: row 7: Miss Susan Dowd. Ronald Begin: row 8: Michael Raffacle, Harvey Bates. Nicholas Agnos. Larry Beerwort: Absent: Roman Artuph. Beverly Brosnan. James Denny, Gerald Beusce. 74 Room 216B I .«-ft to right, row 1: Beverly Fusaro, Julianna Filiault. Deanna Fanloni, Sharon I.ee Foster, Carolyn Figoni; row 2: Nancy Fiorentino, Patricia Fay, Marjorie Fluke. Carolyn Ferguson: row 3: Beverly Fonwtrom, Jean l)e Felio: row 4: Katherine Fit .- geralil. Kathleen Albana. Patricia Flynn: row 5: Patricia Fitz|� ulrick. Brenda Farrell. Fra new Fazio: row 6: Diane Galavotti, Mary Fratini. Miss Klizalmth Connell: Croup of Boys at top left, row 1: David Drumheller, Kdwar l Gearring, Vernal Gladden. John Ferrer. Martin Dumsrhat Thomas RafTertv. William Flanders; row 2: John Dorn, John Vinot. Thomas Fielding. Altsent: Aurore (Coughlin, Ursula Manzi, Deanna Kukkola. Joan Lindsay, Barbara Kelleher. Room 218 lx ft to right, row 1: Katherine Gianeola, Kathleen Breglio, Lorraine Hamel, Loretta Cilrealh. Pa- tricia Gorman; row 2: Carol Grimaldi, Peggy l.unden, Joan Thompson, Shirley Glasgow. Ann Ferguson. Joyce Casparini, Dawn Gross, (.race Standen; row 3: Irene Gosciminski. Antoinette Commisso, Dale Grandison, Nancy lladd. Juilith C.rochmal, Patricia Melcher. Lorraine Poulin, Vivian Rivest, Joyce Gordon: row I: Paul Jouliert, Carolyn Guarnieri, Klaine Gardner, Pauline Gardner. Leda Gleason: row 5: Donald Pottern, Mr. Frederick Allen, Bennett Sugarman. David Goodman. Paul Oldenburg, Harrison Jones. Thomas McLaurin, Willie Joner� , Ned MeCants. Absent: Mary Craziano, Gloria Goodrich. Carolyn Green. 75 Room 221 Ijeh to right, row 1: Joan Hamilton. Diana Chicketti, Florence Holmes. Verne Herring. Debbie King: row 2: Judy Hoffman, Donna Harry. Nancy Kean, Diane Howie. Marilyn Hughes. Cathy Kelley. Judy Ingalls: row 3: Phyllis Hupfer. Barbara Herlihy. Andrienne Henderson. Barbara Jablonski. Klizaheth Jameson: row 4: Elizabeth Hargraves. Carol Jorgenson. Judy Hartly, Bulb Hilton. Carol Harrison: row 5: Judy Harris, Sandra Hrosehuck: row 6: Joan Ka|iecki, Maureen Kelley. Phyllis Hearn. Gail Rocke, Marilyn Hitson, Mania Hitches. Joan Kane: row 7: Elsie Pingree. Miss Madeline Maurer. Jerry Joaquin. Terry llirnyk. Room 222 I«eft to right, row 1: ( cile I.avalleo. Joyce I-ctoumeau, Ann R 'ddick, Slarrella l.amotte: row 2: Lois l.aMontagne. Judy Kirk, (!arol I .a France. Gail Knapp. Patricia Kakley: row 3: Rita Lambert. Thcrese Forgotch. Elinor lenders. Martha Leone: row 4: Muriel I.umliert, Judith Kvarnstrom, Brendu Koetsch. Carol Morisi: row 5: Dorcas Knowlton. Olivia I .evalle, Patricia Boehm. James Wright: row 6: Jane LaNigria, Theresa I-Ovreault, Francis Shirly. Paul Wanl: row 7: Stewart Weldon. Edward Stubbs. David Jones. Ronald Rheaume: row 8: Roliert Rogers. Donald Kozaczka. Mr. Harobi Taylor, Jamcss Smith. George Marshall. 76 Room 302 Left to right, row I: Sandra MaePherson, Ann Mansfield, Marilyn Molino, Patricia M a rough i. Adeline Manarite: row 2: Sandra Maher. Hohliie Mel.oyd, Brenda Malone. Charlotte Mann: row 3: Marguerite Maratca. Frances Mon .illo, Helen Mistcrka: row 4: Joyce Miller. Ro! crta Mead, Helen Florio, l.eonardine Mason. Elizabeth Manscau; row 5: Marie Maelnnes. Roslyn Broder, Vivienne Makol. Linda McIntosh: row 6: Betty MacDonald, Sally Miller, Pauline Tetreault, Ann Mitchell. Jean Markowski, Charlotte Fultz: row 7: Mildred Miller. Janette PalcbraU, Carol Miloz. Virginia Lucia, Phyllis Mogue, Mr. Henry T res pas. Absent: Eva Mills, Janis Maxwell, Roberta Malcolm. Room 308 I-cft to right, row 1: Patricia Miles, Patricia Paschctto, Agnes O’Quinn. Louinc Bugsicrc, Judith Mosher: row 2: Sandra Morrington, Catherine Ortona. Louise Prinz, Evelyn Moskal: row 3: Faith Nnsccmbini, Nona Moutet. Barbara Peyntan, Carol Williams. Susan Provost. Sandra Nelson: row 4: Sandra Officer. Marjorie Brown. Joan Morris. Dorothy Parylak. Mary Jean Newell: row 5: Barbara Pulliam, Linda Pasquale, Joyce Pappas. Charlotte Parks. Patricia Pvzik. Janice Noel: row 6: Sandra Phillips, Judith Cross, Mar- line Petri, Antoinette Phtnzo: row 7: Miss Elea- nor Hyde. Sheila Sullivan. Patricia Perrinc, Geraldine Prochazka, Marylin Pippin. Altsent: Irene Czapkowski. 77 Room 309 Left to right, row 1: Pamela Ryan, Edith Seharmer. Theresa Rybczyk, Lorraine Koek, Margaret Smith: row 2: Joan Roberts, Loretta Sauve. Carole Roberts. Elizabeth Shimku . Clorin Shirley: row 3: Gertrude Raymond. Kathryn Rohare. Judith Rol son. Miriam Shaponiek. Sandra Schenck: row 4: (Jail Stebhins, Beverly Rodiman, Sarah Sherman. Evelyn St. Marie, Carol Sherman. Ruth Williams: row 5: Carole Richards, Gail Sehuaer. Lee Murray. Janet Raneore. Yvoma Robinson. Patricia Searleman: row 6: Miss F. Shirley Hughes. Geraldine Santaniello, Natalie Fernandez. Joyce Santaniello. Absent: Lorraine Swenor. Constance Cannon. Lydia Bailey. Room 317 Left to right, row 1: Emma Berulie, Beverly Te- baldi. Rose Stevens, Suzanne Stoddard: row 2: Norma Taylor. Linda Taylor, Vivian Smith. Anna Sroka, Joanne Szarlan: row 3: Jane Terzi. Joan Terzi. Edith Supernant. Madeline Tanerati, Betty Stovall: row I: Cynthia Stevenson. Joan Stod- dard. Jenny Starzyk, Sally Teel, row 5: Sandra Tisdale. Mary Sroka. Lorraine Testori, Patricia Smith, Mary Smith: row 6: Joanne Taylor. Mary Spencer. Rosemarie Tarozzi. Joe S-ibelli. Brian O'Brien: row 7: Elsie StalTelli. Janet Tilbury, Marlene Rivers, Dolores Tctrcault, Ludmilla To- kartschuk. Mr. Raymond Ellison, William Bur- linghuni, Wayne Cincotta. 78 Room 327A I-eft to right. row I: Janice Vennard, Rachel Vig- ncault. Marjorie Gelman. Julia White: row 2: Gail Winslow, Marilyn Williams. .Sheila Tuohcy, Toni Wheeler. Janiee Wcwtergren: row 3: Aud- rey Wcatherl ee, Joyce Yelinek. Joan Yando, Mar- jorie Valentine. Katherine Warga; row I: Clara Wimkish. Barbara Winiarxki. Mary Ann Ugolik, Janet White. I.inda Wheeler: row 5: Marianna Trimltoli, Sheila Waldron, Kileen Wi her. I.inda Hobson. Mildred Wheeler. Barl ara Henry: row 6: Carol Topooaian, Shirley Wojtowicz. Judith Burno. Joyce Vyskocil, Marcia Smith. Claire Zuf- felato: row 7: Joan Tulip, Marilyn Cremont. Miss Mary Conway. Eleanor Gallerani, Carole Wil- liams. Freshman Executive Board Freshman Executive Board, left to right, row 1: Carol l.aKraneis. Judy Hoffman, Sheila Balicki, Y'ivian Smith: row 2: Donna Barry, Betty Denesha. Beverly Fusaro. Janice Vennard, Adeline Mana- rite; row 3: Judy Cross, Joyce Santaniello, Edward Stubbs, l’atricia Easton. 79 Cur who were the first thrii- in the refreshment line? Messrs. Sernfino. Toiler. and Conchieri � eem to be enjoy Ini� Meld I y n much ns the students. Wonder which team is the object of th-r Commerce iiuintct's support at the Pratt Meld outfox? KNEELING. LEFT TO RIGHT, Carl Erslnx. Joe Koresi. l on Duchesne: STANDING. Donnld Kerri and Ccorvo Ferrara. We Love the Seniors ' Said the Freshmen Freshmen marched obediently down the corridors singing praises of the seniors; freshmen shined seniors’ shoes; freshmen made obeisance before austere upperclassmen; All this was part of the traditional “Frcshic Day last September, as the seniors, remembering their own experiences conducted mat- ters with combined mercy and severity. Hut even the barked com- mands were given with smiles; all knew that the event was just sheer fun. I ook at this lineup of bewitchim; Commercite . Aren't those hats the very latest! LEFT TO RIGHT: Ronnie Rheaume. John l)orn. Robert Roiccr , Marilyn Hutthrs, Joan Yando. Shot-shine. 10 cents! Note the smuic look in the hack- -tround as Mildred Mitchell put a shine on Barham McGuy, while Seniors Frances Barton. Tony Gnllcrani and Nancy Hawley look on. 80 Activities 81 There Were Beautiful Student Dancers . . . These lovely yountr toiwhnU brought much sppImim- with their i reci ion «Inncinit. LEFT TO RIGHT Wendy Oenrocheni. Judith Schnuer. Virjtinin Mnitnacen. Virginia Connelly. Jean Blenu. Marilyn Coechi nnd Mary Almlrnnte . Two of the largest crowds in the history of Capers were amply rewarded by a display of talent unexcelled and by rollicking humor early in December. The show was a parody on well-known television pro- grams: the Jackie Gleason Show, the Kd Sullivan Show, the Arthur Murray Dance Party, and The $64.000 Ques- tion. Dave Thibault made a highly competent master of ceremonies, while Gus Penna gave a stellar performance as “Ralph Cramden” (Jackie Gleason). Richie Gallerani brought down the house as “Norton”, and Jean Shirly and Sue Pctclle gave excellent interpretations as their wives. Don Heyliger was satisfyingly sourfaced as Ed Sul- livan. George Pehlvanian was a smooth Hal March, and Joan Bruno, who wrote most of the show, nicely carried off a sophisticated role as Katherine Murray. Other hits of the show were the Capris, singing quintet; the dancing girls directed by Jo-Ann Rose: the little boys of the faculty, some of whom were badly be- haved; singers Norma Thomas and Marilyn Shaponik. and many others. When all was over, the G.O. fund was satisfyingly heavier, and the general supervisor, Raymond Montagna, assistant principal, and the audience were satisfyingly happier. 82 And Some Fresh Little Boys in 1955 Capers Mcr� '« the nnnwrr to th - old qurntlon. Whnt killed vnudc-vlllo? Eisrht ncnilc delinquent� Kent the crowd into hy� tcrlc . LEFT TO RIGHT Merwin ToIht, Ray Kllinon. Walter Nlckeraon. Al Almina . Wnyland Holley, Anthony Scrnfino. Ernmt Conchieri, llnino Rumpal. Mr. Almina� I aaklnx the question that won’t take “No for an answer. - program - Aimaaror................................Daro TlMta.lt GRAND OPENING ........................ Tta Connect� Jms Boi, Lorn � Coacta. Manljn Cccrfu. PfcjIU. Due . Virginia CotatUy, JtAnn Rear. Waady Dnratan, Mary Grimaldi, Joij Setaatr. Debtt InMoatagn� , Virginia Mtg a� , d� an Rotata • D“ ..................................... PM IlarnfAn� t. VmI Hot................................... Con, Gauta ■ Doan Qiurtrt ..................Am Spaaldinc. Flat Ttotay Jojw Suer, Don Heili.-tr . Amadica Sob ................................ daa r mi TUB 11 ON BYMOONKR8 Sew� I « ...........................................Ota taM ............................................dim Rtarty ................................... Rk� ik Golkroru Tr tf .......................................... s Prull- T ® BrM ......................... Kim tad dnly Mkta� l r-nmeroal ..................................Tta Ctarrlrodm • « ■ • ................................... doyro Pappa. «■ v«� l ........................ ..........Ra� Etta Nye J“ To� Dane...............................deaan� taulta $. Tta Ctptia ................... Al teth. Betay Hrdam. Laamy Wright. Tena� Ctapt.il, OurU� Flanagan THE BONEYMOONERS Small SW.000 QUESTION n Crrrp PeMrauian Mrrta Mertlork .............................. Pwtu Prim ....................................... Dirk Prod Cottaanul .............................................dady TrrabUy • Tnab ..................... Valent Ruler. Jod.th ,«««, Margery Coottta •■ � ......................M.ldrcd Alg.ro. Bta� � Mum. Tern D'ApoMir� , Jody Peek. Dxfc Pond. Rttftry Stas M'“ Pip � ....... .................. Barken Malta� Sit . Utado ................. Rotar llaaaiju. J.m McOrotfcy • program - ED SULLIVAN'S -TOAST OP THE TOWN Ed Sali� ia ............................................. Dca H� jtig« Coaammial Sj.akrn................ Itaauy Whaler. PM Herbert I- Ctdtta ..................... Barfly Meriden, duly Harris ShirWy Glaagev, Ntacy Etta Stedra Seam, Jut Filmor . Bawly Ely I. Tty Rhythta ................................. Umn ClmA 3. M.ietaue ............... Mirrs.nl� R «rta� . Praam Hirto� . Ttp Dane .................................Jut PMroaiaao 3. Seta .................................... Xrna TW « Cootdy Act ............. N«taxi Ktaplrr. DuigUt Kmpfer r. Sob ...................................... TiBt tVe.ibrot t Due .......................... Lmm Cnr Ui. deonat Sttrlta DANCE PARTY Ktlhrya Mamy ................................... Joaa Ibant Coaaaamta] Speaker ......................... BeroHy TronaUay I. Mcnbonaamai .............. Carol Thmrrg� . A I . Tnmboli. Carol OutiUiai, dean DrFel.ro. dun DePel.ee. Mir be. Pffri. EUlat Piqarn� . Ntaty Flemrtra 3. Syaauh Dux .......................................... Pat Haaaptain 3. Tta Capna..................Wiliam Helm� . Al Smith. Ctarta Ftaafit, Tonat CaaaptaU. dim Wright A Due Qcartrt ............... doyro Stacy. IV Realign Ana Spalding. Phil Taetay A Sob ..................................... Mrnaa She pro uk «. Tracta� Number ?, Merry Wife .................... Ctaerleaden tad Putam Elata Satage ....................................... Don Kroenke Miry Muaferro ......................... Richard Uppenea. Mtoma Scott ........................... Ihctard GaHertta Luit Grudett� ...................................... Bob Sunpaea leak diniiein ................................ Cat Prana dean Pmrmo ................................... de� romi danrt Titanii ........................... Cannra Capataa Carol Ratal .............................. Da rid leCtara Is Path ................................ Conned� tad Cut 83 Rhythm and Melody Flow Sweetly from Commerce Band Th« band poxpn j«� l before pcrformint; for tbo ol l mucstro . . . LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW 1: Rowr llnnnlKiin. Rosemnry Shen. Hetty IIpxKi Nnncy Shea. Sandra Stouvrhton. Paul Ginsber . . . ROW 2. (FIRST STEP): Joyce Stacy. Martin Dumxchnt. Francis Nicoli. David I .«Course. Justino Penna. Nancy Stroshine . . . ROW :!: Joanne Kane. Norma Thomas. Mildred Alirire. Hinese Mason. Gail Thompson. Dolor.� R.sl.l . . . ROW I: Ruth Goldtdatt. Gsrald Beusee. Judith Peck. Barbara Mailloux, Milton Wnrd. Thomas D'Agostino. Richard Pond . . . ROW 5: Walturo Toscanini. Harvey Gauthier. Josephus Bass. Richard Kampfcr. When any organization at Commerce plans an event that calls for stirring rhythm or for harmonious melody, the first thought in everyone’s mind is “Let’s get the hand!” And there’s a good reason, too. for the Commerce hand, directed by Mr. Walter I). Nickerson (who is known to his student friends as “Mr. Nick” and to his musical associates as Walturo Toscanini”) always give a shining quality to a program. This year, the hand had one of its best musical organizations, and it showed at several rallies and assemblies, and particularly at the always colorful Music Festival, where the versatile players presented stirring marches, popular tunes, and famous medleys from George Gershwin, and Victor Herbert. As usual, the hand participated in several music festivals outside the city and presented an excellent concert at the Buckingham Junior High School. The Commerce musical group also furnished several players for the All-State Music Festival. In addition it gave inspiration to school athletes and drew favorable comment from students of other schools when it played at the Supplementary Small Schools Basketball Tourna- ment. Credit for the fine performance of the hand goes, of course, to the fine student players who make up its membership. But many of the players will point out that “Mr. Nick” plays the most important role of all. for a number of them learned to produce music for the first time under his guidance. 84 Sweet Young Things Make Beautiful Music in Choir CHORUS. LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW 1 I -nh Janxixinn. Katherine Wilder. Emily Jasnewxki. Mnrllyn Cocchl. Hetty Grrcn. Wendy I)c roc her� . . . ROW 2 Mary Cormier. Alice Hurt. Mildred Alicirc, Carol Campbell. Ruth Janxixlnn . . . ROW 3 Jean komito. Knthrine M«� on, Mnrtcucrite Ritchie. Nancy Stroahinc . . . ROW 4 Geraldine Albert. Beverly Tremblay. Cell Tntver . . . ROW 5— Nancy Jernxlrom. IVnixe Humlierxton. Al the Thanksgiving Assembly and the Christmas As- sembly each year, at the annual Music Festival, can be heard the lovely voices of about 20 young women of the Choir, who represent the best in singing talent at the High School of Commerce. Directed by Mr. Walter I). Nickerson, the members of this group are always in top form, whether they be singing a solemn hymn or a hit from a recent music comedy. Tastefully attired in silky white blouses and dark skirts for serious affairs, and blossoming out into the pastel beauty of evening gowns for the music festival, the members of the Choir are always a welcome addition to any program. 85 COMMERCE, School Paper, Brings News to Students Her� «re the members of the COMMERCE Muff, busily preparing copy for an issue. AT DESK Jean Petronino . . . LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW 1 Hoik- Clark. Phyllis Dixon. Theresa Hebert. Pat Gavrlik . . . ROW 2 Frances Chrxanowski. Judith Giustina. Rita Gasiuir. Dolor� I.aMontiigno. Barbara McGuy. Mary Mill . Gail Thomson . . . ROW 3—William Parent. One of the most important of all Commerce activities is that which appropriately enough has the same name as the school itself — Commerce. the school newspaper. Working under the capable direction of Miss Elizabeth Connell, the staff turns out a publication which can be depended upon to give the students all the important information they need about school activities. Commerce buxine� xtnff hnr l at work. LEFT TO RIGHT—Jean Romito. Nancy Stevens. Alan Mlchnlck. Whether it’s news of a lancc or a school show, or whether it's a listing of awards and honors. Commerce presents the facts interestingly, colorfully, and accu- rately. Bnrbnrit Walter get the atory a the Inquiring Reporter, from Judith MacNcil. 86 Features, Humor, Editorials Inform and Amuse COMMERCE tlitori nr - hown h«ro with their lulvinor. Mi � Elizabeth Connell. COMMERCE Published monthly, October through June, with two issues in October, by the students of the High School of Commerce, Springfield, Massachusetts. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF' MANAGING EDITOR Rosemary Shea PAGE 1 EDITOR Sandra Wells PAGE 2 EDITOR Teresa Landers PAGE 3 EDITOR Eleanor Watson PAGE 4 EDITOR Michael Mould DIANE COURVILLE BUSINESS MANAGER Jean Petronino CIRCULATION MANAGER Nancy Stevens ADVERTISING MANAGER Alan Michalck EDITORIAL ADVISOR Elizabeth Connell BUSINESS ADVISOR Carl Stone Entered as second class matter, November 24, 1925, at the Springfield, Mass., postoffice under the act of March 3, 1879, acceptance for mail- ing at special rate of postage, provided in Sec. 1103, Act of October 3, 1917, authorized March 24, 1926. Printed by Mohawk Press, Inc. Subscription Rates—$1.00 a year 14 Pynchon St., Springfield, Mass. Advertising Rates—$1.00 per inch 87 Drama Club Players Chill and Amuse Audiences The Drums Club memberahip 1m � mnny- plcndorcd thin«! Mystery, Comedy. Drama — all these are seen on the Commerce stage as the Drama Club does its part to entertain students and develop poise and acting ability among its members. I-ast November, the club members were guests of the Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Company at a play by the Massachusetts Mutual Masquers and were entertained by a fine mystery play and with refreshments in the huge Massmutual cafeteria afterward, where they had an opportunity to discuss acting problems with the more experienced insurance people. In March, came a presentation that thrilled students at an assembly, as freshman Carol Grimaldi played the part of a trapped woman in “Sorry. Wrong Number. As the yearbook went to press, the Club was working hard on its annual Class Play Night, called this year. “A Night of Laughter.” and it was expected that when June 8 came, the hall would be packed to the rafters with rib-tickled Commerce students and friends. The freshmen, directed by Mr. Frederick G. Allen, were rehearsing “A Better Man Trap.” the story of a struggle between two boys for a girl's affections. Co- directors were Carol Grimaldi and Lorraine Hamel. An old-fashioned melodrama was the vehicle for the juniors, under the supervision of Mr. Raymond Ellison. “Curse You. Jack Dalton.” was the title of the play, and Florence Shea was student director. The comedy. “The Sleepwalkers,” was to be the pres- entation of the juniors, with Doris Markham not only taking a leading role, but also working as student direc- tor. Mr. Herbert Michaels was faculty adviser. Assistant Principal Raymond Montagna was in general supervision of preparations for the June 8 event, and many committees of students were working on posters, publicity, tickets, entertainment, program, settings, makeup, and costuming. Miss Ruth Marsden directed Art students in making the posters. Mr. Anthony J. Scrafino and the Salesman- ship Class handled ticket sales, Mrs. Catherine Moriaritv assisted in preparing programs, and Mr. Harold J. Taylor was in charge of settings. The club has profited in the past year by excellent leadership from its officers. President. Phil Tuohey; Vice- President, Ann Spaulding; Secretary. Portia Peters; and Treasurer, Richard Pond. 88 Patrol Maintains Order, Assists Key Losers SENIOR PATROL. LEFT TO RICIIT. ROW I: Ann Hutch. EI -nnor Watson. Rosemary Poellmnn. Jean Petronino. Aimes Mnhnrne . . . ROW 2: Llndn Guidotte. Lawrence Cri velli. Sunn Eld ridge. Niincy Oliver . . . ROW 3: Ritn Grassetti. Bnr- linrn Groll. Rosemary Wheeler. Sandra Wells. Marilyn Hroadbent. SENIOR PATROL. LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW 1: Carol Campbell. Judy MacNeil. Catherine Wilder, Janet Tyhurski. Harhara Walters . . . ROW 2: Mary Groehmal. Jo Ann Rose. Alice Burt. Itolores Jnckubczyk. Sandra Miller . . . ROW 3: Diana Meisner. Diane Courville. Milton Ward. Denise llumberston. Beverly Tremblay. Faithfully guarding school corridors, giving direc- tions to visitors, and aiding students who lost their keys, the patrol, under the direction of Mr. Anthony J. Sera- fino, performs an important function at Commerce. It's not all work either, for each spring, the patrol has a gala picnic, usually at Forest Park, with enough hot- dogs to reach from here to Tierra del Fuego. and enough lemonade to float the Lusitania. JUNIOR PATROL. LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW 1: Virginia Wood. Nancy Webster, Joyce Hultington, Cynthia Moses. Joan Bruno . . . ROW 2: Elaine Savage. Carolyn Wilson. Barbara Grandlield. Bar- Ikarn Starsiak . . . ROW 3: F'rosine Axiotis. Susan Petclle. Ann Plate!. Anne Smith . . . ROW I: Beverly Marsden. Diane Ledger, Jeannette Skarzinski, Patricia Kuras . . . ROW r : Douglas Knmpfcr. David Thibault, James McCarthy. Thomas Themiatos, Clifford Plourde. JUNIOR PATROL. LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW I: Carol Hnmell. Sandra Lloyd. Joan F'ilmore. Gall Kurtz. Sandra Somers . . . ROW 2: Judith Vick- ery. Carol Johnson. Beverly Rising. Donna Wood- worth. Elaine Roy . . . ROW 3: Carl Erslng. Patricia Rovelli. Lois F'agan. Judith Bourgeois. FMward Kamudn . . . ROW 4: F’rcd Jackson. Edwnrd Anderson, Donald Hoyllger. Minor Has- kell. 89 Scholarship, Character Bring Pro Merito Membership I'ro Merito Junior� . LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW NEAREST CAMERA Terean Vecchinrelli. Judy Daiitle. Sandra Soment . . . ROW 2 Jean Rinaldi. Pat Rovelli. Nancy Jernitrom . . . ROW 3 Sue Prtelle. Ann Pintel. AnnGnKii. . . . LAST ROW Judy Rourveoi� . Barluira Shart.y and Virginia Waul . . . STANDING. LEFT TO RICHT Cnrotvn Pilnon. K-rbara Starxiak. Nancy Webster. Barbara Grandfietd. Carl Er� inK. Jacqueline Bouchard. Gail Kurt . Edward Anderson. Diane Allen Peck. Mary Tirraterra . . . SEATED AT FRONT DESK Joan Rruno. One of ihe most coveted honors at the High School of Commerce is to he chosen a member of Pro Merito, the scholastic honor society. I'nder the guidance of Miss Helen Kankin. the group chooses top-ranking students of good character and citizenship. Pro Merito members prove themselves in many ways, not only by upholding the high academic standards of the school, hut also by giving leadership to many extra-curricular activities. Photo above. Pro Merito Senior� . LEFT TO RIGHT SEATED Mi� « Helen E. Rankin, advinor: Barbara Groll, Ikdorc Jnkuhczyk . . . STANDING Jean Petronino. Rosemary Wheeler. Nancy Steven� . Rosemary Poellmann. Barbara Bor� t. Photo to right. Pro Merito Senior� . LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW 1 Mary Grimaldi. Joyce Arthur. Jean Sxulc. Catherine Wilder. Joyce Dwight . . . ROW 2 Barbara Fi I lion. Rita Gra� a tti. IFenise Humhrr� ton. Barbara Ellis. Patricia Gawlik. Nancy Stro� hine. 90 LeFoyer Stirs Interest in French Culture I.EFT TO RIGHT, ROW I Diane Lcdxer, Loi Fagan. Joyce Buffington, Catherine Wilder. Vi ruin in Wood. Judy Bourgeois. Patricia Rovelli. Ilnrtmra Borxt, Mi� � Helen G. Flynn . . . ROW 2 Gail Kurtz. Ann.' Settembro. Sandra I.toyd. Marilyn Broadlient. Ann Trombley, Dolores Jaculiczyk, Patricia Romano. Ann Mansfield ROW 3 Nancy Hndd. Joanne Bulat. Itolorea Tetrault. Knrltnrn Groll. Sandra Somers. Carol Srrui'l, Carol Hamel, Wendy Dnirachrm, Carolyn Dubuc . . ROW 4 I� rraine Hamel. Edith Collin . Betty Agno . Beverly Foratrom, Joanne Szarlnn. Harlmra Mailloux, Sandra Well� . Carol Messenger . . . ROW Joan Morris. Judith Harris. Gail Borthwick. Mil.lr.-il Algire, Intelda Byrnes. Patricia Kindbcrg. Sandra Fadden. Nancy Keene. Beverly Capuxcio . . . ROW 6 Nnureen Duitscomb, Barltara Gilbert, Joyce Arthur. Carol Bradway. Barbara Grandfield. Rita Grnxxetti. Barlmra Pierce. Speakers from France, French meals, and French films these are just a few of the means by which LeFoyer. the French Club brings entertainment and information to its members. At initiation ceremonies in September of 1QSS. club members dressed as famous figures in French history and culture: Napoleon. Louis XVI. Marie Antoinette, etc., and gave little speeches in French. Several natives of France were heard during the year, and a highly interesting film on France was seen. The group is directed by Miss Helen G. Flynn of the faculty. Kumtux Flourishes A feeling of friendship and good fellow- ship are among the accomplishments of Kumtux. Meetings at the homes of mem- bers help develop social poise and good manners, while Kumtux Members are also often seen assisting at school functions serving as ushers and aides. H.-rr nr«- the member of Kumtux. xhown with their adviser. Mix Helen M. Lynch . . . ROW I Nnncv Stroshlne. Mi� � Lynch. Carol Mnaenyer, Catherine Wilder. Dolore� LaMontagnc. Carol Ham.-I . . . ROW 2—Gail Stobbln . Judy Harris, Donna Berry. Jan.- IjiNixra. Ruth Janxizlan. Joyce Buffington, Antoinette Basil� - . . . ROW 3 Leah Janxizian. Pat Romano. Judle Konnelli. Donna Woodworth. Elaine Savag� -. Beverly Rising . . . ROW 4 Mary Waldron. Beverly Forxxtrom. Dolor� -� Caputo. Nancy Steven� . Rosemary Gentile . . . ROW 5—Valerie Butler, Lol Fagan. Judy Bourgeois. Pat Rovelli. 91 Many Hands, Many Minds, Create Yearbook Add a pinch of creativity to a keen sense of responsibility and mix carefully. Then add a hit of patience plus a dash of humor, while stirring constantly. Such is the recipe for a successful Caduceus member. Each of these qualities, with a generous handful of hard work, is necessary to produce a yearbook. Picturo above. Caduc� -ux editors. SKATED. LEFT TO RIGHT: Barbara Mnilloux. Freshman section: Leah Jansixian. Junior section: Barbara Groll. Editor-in-chief: Kuth Jnnsixian. Classes-in-Aetlon: STANDING: Annette Stevens. Senior section: Cnrolyn Dubuc. Faculty section: Denis� - Humherxton. Talking Page: Joyce Arthur. Girls S| orts. Picture to right. Photography Staff. SEATED. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Harold W. Jones. Miss Alberta McCleary. Beverly Tremblay: STANDING: Joan Kruno. Rosemary Wheeler, Theresa Vecchlarclli. Nancy Webster. Picture below. Seniors. LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW 1: Patricia Roberts. Judith Schaucr. Rita Vanotti. Suzanne Blatt. Emily Shyloski. Marilyn Boussy: ROW 2: Pamela Hawley. Dolores La Montagne. Virginia Magnacca. Dolores Redd. Theresa Landers: ROW 3: Marilyn Cocchi. Larry Crivelli. Marion Quinn. Marilyn McHugh. The work of a staff member begins early in the school year and continues even after the hook has “gone to bed. ’ This applies to the business staff as well, for it is their job to see that the yearbook comes out on top financially. What happens? Is the hook good? You. the reader, alone can judge. 92 Departments Function Together in Work Junior� . LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW I Carl Emins, co- nditor. Hoy� Sport� : Carol Zanoli, Patricia Bernard. Carol Scried. Ttiomaa Potter, ro-ndltor. Hoy� Sport� . . . ROW 2 Carolyn Wlbon, France Pcrlcoloai . . . ROW :t I -lla HomIit, Kartuira Vaclrca. Ann Cminr. Iljirluira Gilbert. I.inda School . . . ROW i Rarhara Sharby, Nancy Jern� trom. Anne Spauldinie. Joyce Burr. Important in (Iu Caduceus organization arc the Business anti Art Staffs. The Business Staff obtains advertisements, makes collections, keeps the record of income and expendi- tures. and writes advertise- ments. Mr. Alphonse Alminas is faculty adviser. Working under the direction of Miss Bull) C. Marsden. the Art Staff designs covers, makes cartoons, and advises on vari- ous compositional problems. The tricky cartoons in this year’s hook are the work of I.inda Pfisterer. Art stuff. LEFT TO RIGHT Har- Iwtra McGuy, Linda Pfiatcrcr. Ml� � Ruth G. Mnmdrii. Hii� in.-� � Staff, LEFT TO RIGHT. SKATED Tina Wdsbrot, Ruth Goldblntt. France� Du� � nult. Loi Fair an . . . ROW I. STANDING Ro� -mary Po.ll- mnn. Pat Gallo. Barbara Kendall. Joan Gale. Patricia Kota� . . . ROW 2. STANDING Pauli. Rablnowltx. A� i«� ia Tvihlaki� , Patricia Tanitrady. Mr. Alidtonsc Alminaa. 93 General Organization Membership Soars to 96% In the early fall of 195! . a thermometer chart in the front corridor was the center of a lively group each morning. As the “mercury” soared upward, the students were reassured that the fGeneral Organization fund, which supports many school functions, had again reached the top. In fact, according to Mrs. Helen M. Foote, adviser, over 96% of the students are eligible for the reduced prices for athletic games; dances: Capers, the annual school show; Caduceus, the yearbook; and many others. A new practice, instituted this year, was that the seniors paid their dues in a lump sum and abandoned the in- stallment plan. This facilitated the work of Mrs. Foote and her “crew,” the C.O. agents. (Top Picturo� Senior� . LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW I Mnry G«. boury. Elaine Paquette. Suzanne Blntt. Knthie Wilder . . . ROW 2 Judy Schnucr. Lorraine Cocchi. Judy Ronclli. Nnncy Cane . . . ROW 3—Cynthia Cnrluon. Diane Meiiincr. Cnrol Messenger, l inne Courvillc. Rosemary Wheeler. (Picture to Left� Junior� . LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW I Julie Gnudenxi. Corinne Lutz. Simone Dennult. Sue Prtclle . . . ROW 2 Rita Predcttc. Put Rovclli. Pat Gallo. Beverly Ri� iny . . . ROW 3 Antonetta Baidlc. Donna Woodworth. Mnry Ann Bob iter. I iiK Adam� . . . ROW ( -Valerie Butler. Carolyn Dnhl. Judy Johnson. Carol Lnroon. (Picture Below) Kreahmen. ROW 1 RraemnrU' Buoniconti. Helen Florio. Marilyn Williams. Cnrol Hnrrison. Judy Hoffman . . . ROW 2 I .«da Gleason. Evelyn Mnknl. Shelia Wnldron. Geraldine Commisso . . . ROW 3 Sandra Tisdale. Evelyn St. Marie. Shirley Escerton. Theresa Rybczyk. Joanne Szarlan . . . ROW 4 Elizabeth Sander� . Imeldn Byrne� . Joyce Bennett. Beverly Konuttrom. Patricia Flynn, Joanne Bulat. A Day in the Life of a G.O. Agent “But, you sec, it’s this way . . .” This is just one of the opening lines which confront C.O. agents as they make the rounds for payments, hopping from the first lloor to the third, covering more territory than a kangaroo in a hurry. Hounding up wary individuals who just hate to hand over their hard- earned money is no joke, as all bill collectors will tell you. If you were to ask any agent what the best method for collection is. lie would reply, “Use a little psychology. Remind them of the money they'll save by obtaining tickets at reduced prices. That is sure to do the trick.” 94 Quiz Bowl and Spelling Bee Sharpen Intellects It'� obvious from the «mile� on their fnccs who the winner of the Quix Howl contest In February were, as the senior partlci- pants exchange « joke with Quizmaster Alminas. LEFT TO BIGHT: Barbara Walters, Kowmsry Poellman. Larry Crlvclll and Hoseinary Shea. Quizmaster Al Alminas of the faculty fires those ques- tions faster than a Browning automatic fires bullets as Commerce holds its annual Quiz Bowl. “Who is the Governor of Michigan?” “Where is the Oh River?” “Name five signers of the Declaration of Independence.” Cast year, led by Patricia Humphries, the freshmen triumphed easily over seniors and juniors, showing that “Youth will be served.” This year, however, the seniors triumphed. Five representatives of each class sat tensely while in the Assembly Hall in May, 1955, the spelling words were given: physiognomy.” “alliteration,” “trajectory,” “pneumatic.” One by one. the finalists went down, and then Princi- pal Oscar Y. Camel was handing oul the prizes. For first place, a gold medal and dictionary to Inurent St. Germain: for second, a silver medal to Joan Vennard: and for third, a bronze medal to Jean Blomstroni. Webster'� Dictionary emne in mighty hnndy nt the Spelling Bw in April of lt� S5. That'� what � «m� to bo proved here a� l� r. t)� cnr Y. Gnmel. principii I. bund� the prise to winner Laurent St. Germain a� Meond-place winner Jonn Vennard. right, and third-place winner Jean Bloimtrom look on benignly. Student Volunteers Assist TB Fund Drive Typiot . STANDING. LEFT TO RIGHT Pamela Hawley. Marilyn Brondbent. Sandra Lamar. Janet Dcftaiitel . France� Barton . . . SEATED. ROW 1 Jean Petroni no. Barbara Groll . . . ROW 2 L-iwrcnrc Crlvclll. Ann Hatch . . . ROW 3 llnriclia Ka� trinaki� . Gloria Fncchini . . . ROW 4—Joanne Row. Judith Schauer. Every year with hope of no reward other than the satis- faction of helping mankind, many Commerce students volunteer to aid the Tuberculosis Association in its annual Christmas Seal Drive. This year, thousands of school. as usual, they addressed thousands and letters, utilizing the skills learned in this Thousands of Dollars Are Safe With G.O. Girls These arc the member of the G.O. Accounting Cl� � ', which handle� money for all achool event� . 96 Trading Post Is School Supply Bargain Center 1«’� flttlnK tim ' nt th - Tradinir Pont, n the early-morninic customer line up to tret their aweotahirt� tlint proclaim their M-hool’a name. Pencils, notebooks. Commerce emblems, sweatshirts — these are just a few of the multitude of items sold by the Trading Post. Commerce's merchandise center. Open at convenient times, the Trading Post makes every effort to find out what students want and need, and then sells it to them at bargain prices. Help Thy Neighbor Is lunior Red Cross Creed To give freely of one's time and talents in aiding a neigh- bor is the aim of the Junior Red Cross club. Under the direction of Miss Margaret Kelley, the club has worked in many helping-hand projects this year. For example, the Junior Red Cross sponsored a dressmaking project for the benefit of the children at Mon- son State Hospital, and creative students in the Home Economics classes produced mighty fetch- ing outfits for the tots at Easter. Another project was the baking of cookies for monthly dances at the Veterans Hospital in Northampton. Also, student contributions to the In- ternational Art project, which endeavors to depict the Ameri- can way of life through the medium of art, were displayed in downtown store windows. LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW 1: Jran Rinaldi. treasurer: Barbara Groll. president: Gnll Kurt , vice-president: Minx Maritaret Kelley. adviaor . . . ROW 2: Barlmrn Quelor. Karen Ballard. Marie Mnx ro. Ann Settcmbro. Sheila Tuohey . . . ROW 3: Carol anolli. Judy Santlnello. Carole Sericei, Rola-rta Sarh , Barhara Genit� . . . ROW' 4: Janie- Wenteritren. I lane Gallavotti. Marilyn William� . Marie Lewis. Jacquelyn Johnaon . . . ROW' 5: Geraldine Giannetti. Geraldine Albert. Patricia Zilinaky. Call Sehauer . . . ROW $: Joyce Lctourneau, Gait Stebbin� , Patricia Kura� , Annie Simmon� . Junior Red Cross 97 Stage Crew Keeps Productions Rolling in High Setting up the stage for another play are the� - mem- hem of the stage crew. Left to right. George Pchlvnnlan. Dm Thihault. Philip Tuo- hey. Lawrence Crivelli, and Fran Shirley. hether it's arranging the stage for an important handy, smiling, and ready. Working silently behind the assembly that demands four microphones, or aiding the scenes, these boys make an important contribution to Drama (dub Class Play .Night with spotlight and foot- entertainment at Commerce, light operation, the Stage Crew is always on the job, Serve Education Motion-picture machines, tape recorders, slide projectors—these are the tools with which the Audio-Visual Department directed by Mr. Harold W. Jones helps make classes more interesting and more effective. The job of this group is one of the most difficult and most important at Commerce, for it receives literally hundreds of requests for assistance during the year, and it re- sponds always with courtesy and efficiency. Carol Hamel confcm on the day'� motion-picture schedule with Edward Anderson, while Allan Peck I ready to get the film rolling. Audio-Visual Aids Help Science 98 Librarians Aid Students and Faculty to Learn Library AnlttanU. LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW I Barbara Chapp.ll. Sheila Ralicki. Miriam Shaponik. Judith Mott ■loverly Manta lore. Evelyn Stewart . . . ROW 2 Jean Rinaldi. Carol Zanolli. Elaine Giordano. Annette Steven� Carol Fernando� . . . ROW S Patricia Bernard. Marlene Petri. Mary Terrnterra. Ruth l eba iti� . Sonia Liskn Mario Calabre«e . . . ROW 4 Patricia Davi� . Judith Wand . Marilyn Coeehl. Cocllo Lupi. Marion Quinn . . ROW S Marie Lowil. Barbara Totrault. Gloria Levrault. Lucille Lnk. Barbara Rrehart. Italic Buyer . . ROW 6 Carol Rolirrt� . Gail Thomtwon. Barbara CnruHO. On lilt job to help studenls and faculty alike in get- ting information and recreation from hooks are the faithful library assistants, who carry out their duties under the skillful supervision of Miss Mae G. Anderson. They catalog hooks, check in students, help in locating hooks, and keep the library in tip-top condition. Lunchroom Cashiers Smile, Bill Diners Ju� t before the lunch-hour ru� h hexin . LEFT TO RIGHT Rosemary Gentile. Beverly Manulen. Judy I alt(le. Carol Gilllgan. Jean Bradley. Claire Merrier. Sue Petrlle. Ann Spauldinx, Phylli� Dragon.-. Hying fingers press register keys, and then a smiling young woman says. That's forty-three cents, please. With their pleasant ways, the lunchroom cashiers are able to collect and still send cafeteria patrons away happy. Considering the thousands of dollars they handle yearly, the girls are amaz- ingly accurate. 99 Student Council Carries on U.S. Tradition HOW NEAREST CAMERA. READING UP. LEFT TO RIGHT: David Thibnult. Dolor� LaMontwtne. Michael Mould. Rosemary Shorn . . . SECOND ROW Ann Hutch. Judith Mnrchrtti. Linda McIntosh. Virginia Connolly . . . THIRD ROW Virginia Man nacca. Wondy I)� roc hors. I-oi Fngnn. Donnn Rarry. Mr. Bruno Rumi.nl . . . FOURTH ROW Roman Artuph. Carl Krsing. Mary Ann Trimholi. Carol Ferguson. Justino Pcnnn. Under the leadership of their elected representatives to the Student Council, Commerce students learn the art of self-govern- ment, the basis of our American heritage. This council, one of the most important organizations in the school, determines to a large extent rules of conduct for the student body. In addition, the Stu- dent Council, under the direction of Mr. Hruno Bumpal. conducts class elections all the way from rallies to vote-counting. Officer of the Student Council arc LEFT TO RIGHT Carl Brxing. vic«-i r ideiit: Rosemary Shea, president: Mr. Hruno Rumpnl. advisor: Virginia Mngnncoa. secre- tary. too Boys Sports 101 Soccer Squad Shows Spirit in Hard Battles Despite the handicap of having only three returning veterans in Mike Mould. Tom D'Agostino, and Minor Haskell, the Red Raiders soccer team under Coach Tom Collins was molded into a hustling and fighting hall cluh as the season progressed. Although the Crimson had a well-balanced attack with excellent passing, the hooters lacked the all-im- portant scoring-punch. As a result, the team was handi- capped throughout the campaign. The Commerce eleven concluded a fair season with a record of three wins, six losses, and one tie. The highlight of the season occurred when the Raiders tied a strong Tech team. 1-1. The Crimson battling throughout the contest, capitalized on a break in the final minutes, when Tom D'Agostino picked up a re- hound shot ofT the Tech goal and drove it through for the tying tally. Other stellar performances were seen when the Crimson hooters recorded a double victory over Trade. 3-0. 3-1. 102 These Are the Jacks That Built the Team Soccer team. LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW 1 Tom Fielding. Ed Stubb . Ed Gearing. Jim Wright. Willie Jonen. Peter Cole� . Sum Curti� . Ron Begin. Fran Shirley. Bill Rurlingham . . . ROW 2 Joe Forrai. Bob Axlcr. Bill Skill . Carl Eniing. John Snm� on. G««rge Pehlvanian. Tom D'Agostino. Mike Mould. Gu Penn . Dave Thibault. l on Pottern . . . ROW .1 Coach Tom Collin� . Doug Knmpf.r, Richard Pond. Minor Haskell, Al Chene- vert. I on Heyligcr. Martin Dumachat. Roger Hannigan. Jim McCarthy. Tom Thcmlstos. Roman Artuph, Richard Kampfer. Coach Merwin Tober. MAJOR LETTERS Don Hkyi.igkk John Samson Jistino Penna. Co-Captain Tom D'Agostino Dave Thibault Bob Axler Minor Haskell Fran IMicoij Jim McCarthy Roger Hannigan Joe Foresi A l Chen evert Mike Molt.d. Co-Captain George Pehlvanian Bill Shala Tom Them istos Carl Krsing Richard Kampfer SCHEDULE Opponent Commerce Ludlow 1 0 West Springfield 2 1 Tech 2 1 Cathedral 0 3 Classical 2 0 Tech 1 1 Cathedral 2 0 Trade 0 2 Trade 1 3 Classical 2 0 13 11 Won 3 Lost 6 Tied 1 103 1955 Marks Football Revival for Red Raiders Coach Tom Collins helps two of his stars pet ready for football action, as he fastens Mike Mould’s chin guard. Gus Penna awaits his turn. Nearly 500 students cheered their approval last November as the Hod Haiders smashed the Tech J. . 7 to 0 in a football game that is still being talked about at Commerce. This year for the first time since 1944. Commerce had organized football: therefore, this year's team was just an experiment, but it proved so successful that there is already a schedule of four games for next fall with Longmeadow, Williamstown. Simsbury, and Classical. Coach Tom Collins. Assistant Coach AI AI minas. Mr. Henry Wiatrowski and Mr. Merwin Tober were assigned the job of turning the willing but green players into a hard lighting football team. Their job was made harder by the loss of Tom D’Agostino, who suffered a broken collarbone, and Harrison Jones who was ineligible to play. Even the inability to develop a quarterback did not distress the team, for as Coach Collins said. “In two short weeks of uniformed practice, this group developed much more than could have been expected.” Although the team played only two scrimmage games with Wilbraham and Longmeadow and one official game with the Tech J. V.. it was well organized. This fine organization was partly due to the efforts of Co-Captains Mike Mould and Gus Penna. 10� 1955 Football Squad Shown here with Coach Tom Collins are the football squad members who revived the sport at Commerce after a lapse of 16 years. 105 Hoop Squad Rescues Season with Fine Tournament Play Milton Wnrd rancho wny out to block an enemy basket. For a team which won only three games during its regular season, the Commerce basketball squad had a terrific season, for it suddenly caught fire after the regular schedule had been played and nearly won the Small Schools Supplementary Tournament at the Uni- versity of Massachusetts. Because of a change of rules in tournament require- ments. making the number of boys the criterion for a school's size. Commerce was invited, for the first time, to participate. Having lost 13 of its 16 games during the season, the team was not considered to be an outstanding competitor for the tournament crown, but fighting spirit inspired it. The first two games of the tournament hardly could have been recommended to anyone with a weak heart, for the Red Raiders edged out Deerfield 43 to 41 in the initial encounter and shaded Monson. the defending champions. 41 to 39 in the second game. Roth victories came as a result of thrilling last-moment goals by Rob Simpson, right forward. In the final contest, pluck alone was not enough, for the boys had one of those nights when the basket seemed smaller than the ball. Commerce lost to a fast-moving and shifty St. Joseph's team. 52 to 31. Two squad members were honored by being named to the all-tourney team. They were Rob Simpson and Eddie Gearring. Simpson had impressed the crowds and the judges with his ability to come through in the clutch; Gearring was always fast and aggressive, often giving a much-needed drive to the team. Each boy who participated in the tournament received a handsome trophy, and Commerce itself received a plaque symbolic of its success. In losing graduating seniors Captain Mike Mould and Milton Ward, the team will be deprived of the services of two valuable players, but they are the only varsity hoopmen to leave. Coach Tom Collins should therefore have an excellent nucleus of experienced players next season around whom to weave a team that should show improvement. Ui into the nlr koch forward Don Heyliger to «core two points. 106 Basketball 1955- 1956 The hiiril.working junior vanity linea up for the camera. MAJOR LETTERS SCHEDULE Don Hkyijcer Ned McCants Robert Simpson Rii.i. Skai.a Commerce Opponents Milton Ward Dave Tiiibault 30 Munson 51 Ki Ckarrinc Andy Cai.va.nesk 31 Agawam 34 Ai. Peck (Manager) Cari. Ersing � 9 Ludlow 51 Carmine Capeano Jim McCarthy 32 Tech 65 31 Cathedral 73 MINOR LETTERS Fred Jackson Cliff Pluorde 34 T radc 59 (Assistant Manager� ) 61 Simsbury 75 26 Classical 61 Season's record: Won 5 Lost 16 49 Munson 58 Interschool league: Won 0 liOst 8 54 Palmer 16 Small School Supplementary Tournament: Won 2. Lost 1. I Runners-up) 52 Holyoke Trade 44 Commerce Opponents 41 Tech 72 43 Deerfield 41 39 Cathedral 70 41 Monson 39 47 ’ Ludlow 61 31 St. Joseph's 52 High Individual Score: 27 points hy Mould against 71 Huntington 58 Huntington. 38 Trade 63 High Game: 71 points against Huntington. (New team record) 43 West Springfield 85 High Team Period: 21 points against Huntington. 40 Classical 73 107 Baseball Team Runs Third in League Teammates congratulate Pitcher Tom D'Agostino after exciting victory over Classical In May. LEFT TO RIGHT Cosmo Del Negro. Art Caron. D'Agostino. Mike Mould. Carl Eroing. Although undermanned, the Haiders baseball club ac- complished laudable feats during the 55 season: the Commerce team placed third in the Interschool league, and dropped Cathedral 8-7. for the first time since 1938. Forming a nucleus, hard-hitting veterans Mike Mould. Art Caron, and Vic Xancan hustled continuously and displayed outstanding sportsmanship throughout the season. Under the guidance of Coach Bruno Kumpal. and the veterans, first baseman Mike Mould, and Captains Art Caron and Vic Zancan, the five freshmen in the starting lineup developed into fighting competitors. Leon Moquin. and Carm Capuano made up a fast, hard- hitting. and hard-working outfield. Another freshman. Tom D'Agostino, proving to be the workhorse on the Crimson's moundstaff. winning three games and losing four. The '55 baseball season officially closed with the an- nual awarding of letters to the team members at an assembly on June 24. At this assembly. Coach Rumpal announced that the Haiders had placed two men on the All-City first team: Mike Mould, utility man; and Art Caron, shortstop. 108 Varsity Baseball Team in Fight for League Title in '56 Vhi� i� th«- vanity 1mim1.hH «quad in the «print; of 1955. Many of the playrn nhoivn here were nlx in action in the aprini; of 1959, rollinit up Commerce' heat record in many, many yeara. The varsity baseball team began 1956 season in a blaze of glory. As the yearbook went to press on May 18. the team was tied for first place with Cathedral, having won five games and lost one in the entire schedule, with three of those victories against city opponents. The sparkling nine opened the season by defeating Monson 4-1. and then, in the second game, registered a surprise 10 • 4 victory over Tech. Continuing the path of conquest, the team rolled over Trade 7 3. and then came a struggle with Cathedral, with Commerce the distinct underdog before the game. Bolstered by the superb pitching of Bob Simpson, the Bed Baiders crushed the parochial giants by a 7 • 4 score, in a real thriller. With Tom D'Agostino playing a lead- ing pitching role also, the team continued by defeating Westfield Trade 9 1 and Chicopee Vocational 16-1. John Sampson's steady batting and Mike Mould’s all- round performance were noticeable in a galaxy of stars. On May 17. tbe team took a 10 • 0 beating from a re- venge-bent Tech, which sent it into a first place tie with (Cathedral, with approximately half the schedule to play. 109 Bowlers Won Only One, But Had Fun Conch Raymond Rllixon totnlx score . while member of the bowling team gather round. LEFT TO RIGHT Richie Gallcrnnl. Honor Hnnnig«n. I on Kerri. Thomn Themixtox and Ronald Bogin. The sound of howling pins klonking together is music to the cars of Mr. Raymond Ellison, who. last January, turned the Red Raiders howling team loose in the inter- school league. Although the six-man Commerce team only won one out of ten games, it showed good sports- manship and fortitude. Three of the best howlers are graduating this year which only leaves three experienced men for next year. The team made a better showing this year than the record reveals hut faced strong teams in Trade. Classical, and Tech. Among the regular howlers were Richard Callerani. Roger Hannigan. Justino Penna. Donald Kerri. Ronald Regin. Thomas Themistos. Roger Hannigan. Boh Axler. Kerri and Regin were consistently high scorers in league games. 110 Ronald Begin get off a faxt one ft the tenm member look on intently. Golfers Lose, But Develop Swings and Putts R,-iuly to In off nr . LKFT TO RIGHT Couch Tom Collin . Ralph Lewi . Don Hcylijtcr. Cus Pcnna. Dick Roden, Bob Rmbllnx. A sure sign of spring at Commerce is when the shouts of “Fore” are heard coming front the hoy’s gym. where the Red Haiders golf team is hard at work, practicing strokes and swings. I.ast April, the golf team began its 19SS season with Ralph Lewis as the only hoy with previous experience. Although they were defeated in all three games of the season, the lads did surprisingly well in learning the game and developing skill. The highlight of the season was the team’s participa- tion in the Western Massachusetts Tournament at Oxford Country Club, during which the scores were Lewis 97, Penna ll . Heyliger 118, and Radding 124. ill Girls Sports 113 Watch Birdie Cry Badminton Experts Biulminton player watch attentively aa Celindn Catalucci cienvonatratea the proper way to hexin a nerve. LEFT TO RIGHT. Alice Mounter, Klaine DeCaro. Ann Pintrl, Mnuncn Scott. Gloria Lucerino. Joan Scott. Joyce Uuttinxtnn. Diane Ihwlaturiera. Jamuelyn Bouchard. Luixinn Barhiera. Sandra LaPorte. Rate Brackinnky. Elnie Gome . Sandra Gran. If you happened lo pass the fiirls gym on a Monday night Iasi November, you probably beard the familiar words. “Watch the birdie.” Probably you thought that Mr. Jones and Miss McCleary were taking pictures for the yearbook, but you soon discovered that it was energetic Mrs. Car ml I. one of our new gym teachers, giving her badminton players a few pointers. Always a popular girls sport at Commerce, badminton after school was well attended this year. Some twenty girls dispelled their stored-up energy playing a good. relaxing game of badminton on Mondays during the months of November ami December. Kxcitement ran high during the following weeks as all three classes took the lead at one time or another, but dropped it the following week. The seniors finally won the tournament, but not until the very last game, in which the team of Judy Bonelli and Barbara Conrad defeated the junior team of Pat Simone and Shirley Brehart. The seniors won a total of six games: the juniors, five; ami the freshmen, three. 114 Leaders Give Valuable Gym Assistance Popularly known as the “girls in white,” the members of the leaders Club are instrumental in helping Mrs. Richardson and the new gym teacher. Miss Owen, run their classes smoothly and efficiently. These girls, dis- tinguished by their lily-white uniforms, meet after school on Wednesdays with Mrs. Richardson to prepare the plans for various classes. Their many duties include taking attendance, setting up equipment, demonstrating the day's lesson to the class, and instructing the other members of the class in warm-up exercises. In general, they are the teacher’s “right-hand men.” Here � lhi- uroup of leader� that really ahowed them how thin year. It include� . LEFT TO RIGHT. HACK ROW Judy Rolwon. Antonettn Planxo. Patricia Mile . Hevrrly Fonuatrom. Betty Mnnreau. Jean Mnrkow� kl. Betty White, and Bolduc Ann Mcl� yd . . . FRONT ROW Knthy Ortona, Phylli� I mli. Patty Paaehetto, Sandy Norrintrton. Gail Robert� . and Judy IlnfTman. 115 Bowlers Place Second in Tournament (Picturo to loft� Bendy to roll 'em are. LEFT TO RIGHT. Dolore� Caputo, Beverly Twining, Put Tnngrndy. Sandra Kel� on. ami Judy Pock. (Picturo to right� Pat Tangrndy Kota off a fast one. Strike! NVIiat’s this? Baseball in January? Not really. It’s just a joyful Commerce howler rejoicing over her good luck. Truly the year’s most popular sport, howling sessions were well attended by more than forty girls, who joy- fully spun the pins around from January to March. For the second year in a row Commerce placed second in the annual tourna- ment. hut put up a hard fight for first honors. Top howlers included Dolores Capulo. Beverly Twining. Sandy Nelson, and Terry Vecchiarelli. Sharpshooters of Basketball Squad Commerce «M well represented in ba� kethnll thin year by this anappy group of aharpahootera. instructed by Mi� � Owen. LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW I Barbara Brehnrt. Lealie Boyer. Betty White. Krancian Samier� . Judy Hoffman. Gail Robert� . Olivia Lavnlle, and Adrian Hendernon, ROW 2 Bobbie Ann Mcl� yd. Betty Begg. Elaine Gardner. Rachel Vigneault. Emily Perry. Sandy Norrington, nnd Edith Colling� . 116 Cheerleaders Put Pep into Sports All ready and rnrin' to get out there and cheer the bojra on to victory are the vivaciou� cheerleader . I.KIT TO RIGHT Janet Tyhumki. Mary Mazzafero. Co-captain Linda Guidette. Maureen Scott. Elaine Savage. Co-captain Jean Petronino. Leah Jansizian, and Carol Hamel. Flash of red, flash of white. Commerce High School, fight, fight, fight. ’ Whether it was a pep rally or a spirited basketball game, our cheerleaders were there to attract cheers from the stu- dent body. This year's peppy group was captained by vivacious seniors. Linda Cuidcttc and Jean Petronino, who, with Leah Jansizian. were the only returnees from the 1955 squad. The remaining five girls were selected from a group of over a hundred girls who took cheerleading training in April. 1955. The newcomers were juniors Cared Hamel. Mary Mazzafero. Klainc Savage. Maureen Scott, and senior Janet Tyburski. Carolyn Wilson. Joyce lluflington. Nancy Web- ster, and Suzanne lledluud were substitutes. 117 Standing by w«« thin peppy throcaomc of Nancy Webster. Joyce Buffington, and Carolyn WlUon. Field Hockey Team Has Exciting Season It was on a bright. brisk October day that Com- merce's freshman-studded field hockey team raced onto the field at Forest Park to warm up for its first tussle in the annual Field Hockey Plavday. Despite their determination to win. the girls came out on the short end of a 5 • 1 score in the first contest with MacDuftie. However, the team staged a great rally to tie Tech. 2 • 2. in the second melee, as Barbara Gilbert scored in the last minute to save the Maiden-ties from defeat. A scoreless overtime period followed. In the third and final game, the girls were trailing Classical. 1 - 0 in the last half when, after five minutes of furious battle in front of the Classical goal. Joyce Arthur slammed the ball past a surprised Classical goalie to send the game into overtime. The girls luck, however, ran out as Classical scored to win. 2-1. Commerce’s final record of two losses and a tie was indeed deceiving. The team not only placed three girls on the honor team - wing, Joyce Arthur, center. Barbara Gilbert, and goalie. F.laine Gardner — but won second place- in the pre game relays. The season ended on a happy note as the team en- joyed a bus trip to Smith College for a tournament on October 29. Their main object was to defeat some of the top teams in Western Maassachusetts. Although they failed to win any honors, they displayed out- standing sportsmanship throughout the day. Practicing for field hockey competition are these freshmen girls. Softball Team Smashes Opposition Determined to retain its status as the champion of interschool softball, the Commerce squad started practice at the Armory grounds late in May. Kvery Monday, under the supervision of Mrs. Richardson, about forty girls vied for starting positions. When the Commerce team took the field against Tech on June 4. it boasted some of the best all-around softball players in the city. Beady and waiting to snare those hard-hit grounders were Louise Sarnacki. Betty Agnos. Pearl Belton, and F.laine Gardner, who rounded out Commerce's well-balanced infield. In Joyce Arthur. Judy Strogopeti. and Pat Dunne. Commerce undoubtedly had the best flychasers in the league. Strong-armed Franny Pcricolosi and speedy Dolores Caputo took turns on the mound, while Celinda C-atalucci provided a backstop for their pitches. On the bench, such able players as Pat Simone. JoAnn Gumlaw. Marion Taylor, and Barbara Chappell stood by. ready for action. Commerce's experience was too much for the Tcchstcrs. who took a 17 • 1 shellacking. F.vervone on the team saw- action in this one-sided affair in which the girls banged out a total of twenty hits. With one victory under their belts, the girls anxiously looked forward to the big game with their arch rivals from Classical. But bad weather and various school functions prevented this game from being played. How- ever. the girls did manage to get another game with Tech, whom they again defeated by a rousing score. 1 IB OUR PATRONS OFFER USEFUL SERVICES True Brothers. 1390 Main Street. Springfield. True Brothers is always ready to please with jewelry. Underwood Corporation. 19-21 Catherine Street. Spring- field. Compliment� of Victoria Cafeteria, 764 Slate Street. Springfield. Vogue Bridals. 1305 Main Street. Springfield. For the smartest styles in formal gowns and street dresses, shop Vogue Bridals. II al-Mar Store Fixture Company, 14 Napier Street. Springfield. Congratulations and best wishes to the gradu- ating class of the High School of Commerce. Western Massachusetts Electric Company, 73 State Street. Springfield. Western New England College. 114 Chestnut Street. Springfield. Congratulations to the Class of 1956. Bachelor degrees in Law. Accounting. Management. Engineering. Bus- iness. Co-ed. Evening Sessions. White Bug Company, 1123 State Street. Springfield. Bug and Carpet Specialists. RE 2-8053 The Yardstick, at Winchester Square. 17 Catherine Street. Springfield. Fabrics. Patterns. Notions. Mutual Oldsmohile Inc., 1566 Stale Street. Springfield. Where the dealings arc mutual. Veter Van Bus Lines. Inc.. 144 Bridge Street. Springfield. First in the charter service. Keep your parly together — go places. RE 2-3173. Compliments of Vopular Super Markets. Inc.. 59 Napier Street. Springfield. Serving your food needs in Massa- chusetts and Connecticut. F. Romito and Sons. 1010 Main Street. Springfield. Food thrills as world travelers know them. Your invitation to shopping pleasures. Springfield I nstitution for Savings. 63 Elm Street. Spring- field. sponsors of the Red Raiders Savings Bank, con- gratulates the Class of ’56. Albert Steiger Co., Main Street, Springfield. Best wishes to the Class of 1956. Student Vrince Cafe. Inc., 8-14 Fort Street. Springfield. Congratulations to the class of '56. Springfield's Student Prince and Fort Restaurant. Sun Service Station. 666 State Street. Springfield. Tony's Barber Shop, 1072 Main St.. City. Seven de- pendable barbers at all times. RE 4-9753. 119 Carey-Harmond Company, 221 Stafford Street, Spring- field. Compliments of Hartford Institute of Accounting, 66 Forest Street, Hartford, Connecticut. Part-time work avail- able for “oul-of-towners.” Haynes Company Incorporated. 1502 Main Street. SpringfieUI. In the second floor Variety Shop you will find correct youthful fashions for college men and students. Always reliable since 1849. Compliments of Leonard Drug Co.. Springfield. .orraine's Doll Shop. 100 Wilmont Street. Springfield. Antique or Modern Dolls. Repair Service, Wigs. Parts, Clothes. RE 2-1728 .! «e Co.. Inc., 82 Nursery Street, Springfield. Plumbing and Heating Supplies. Phone. RK 6-0736. Mohawk Press Inc., 14 Pynchon Street. Springfield. Dis- tinctive printing of every description. RE 2-6612 Gerald F. Moran. 38 Vernon Street. Springfield. Re- member. a gift from your jeweler is always something im- portant. Diamonds, watches, gifts for every occasion. Charge accounts invited; convenient terms arranged. MurpITs Esso Service, 699 State Street. Springfield. Tires, lubrication, accessories, S. and H. Green Stamps. Phone RE 4-9832. Bay Path Junior College, 588 Longmeadow Street. Long- meadow. Compliments of Becker Junior College, Worcester, Massa- chusetts. Becker Junior College offers courses in business, administration, accounting, secretarial work, and merchan- dising. Associate in Science degree. Bosuorth Studio. 1537 Main Street. Springfield, made the photographs for seniors in this book. Central Printing Service, 58-60 Walnut Street. Spring- field. Job printing. Wedding announcements are a specialty. Chapman Calve Manufacturing Company. Pinevalc Street. Indian Orchard. Congratulations and best wishes to the graduating class of 1956, High School of Commerce. The Corner Store. 77 Sumner Avenue, Springfield. Compliments of Crane McClenen. Cleveland. Ohio. Fairbanks Auto School. 20 Dwight Street. Springfield. Established 1909. Oldest in N. E. Tel. RE 3-0158 Flagg’s Gulf Service Station. 665 State Street. Spring- field. For excellent service, lubrication, washing, and ex- clusive Gulf products, phone RE 6-9384. Frederick's Jewelers, 1563 Main Street, Springfield. Quality and service arc foremost here. Gaugh School of Business. 182 State Street. Springfield. Prepare yourself for the future. Accounting, Shorthand, Speedwriting. Typewriting, Comptomc;er. Business English. Day and evening. RE 6-3366. 120 aJL i r: t .rVva.' '1 ■