Deerfield High School - Arrow Yearbook (South Deerfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1956 volume:

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DOWD We, the class of 1956, wish to express our deepest appreciation to Mr. Dowd for his sincere and genuine interest in our individual lives, not only in our work in high school, but in our future accomplishment as well. 4 INMEMORIAM ALLAN G. KENISTON In memory of the deeply meaningful ex perience of our association with the late Allan Keniston. EDITORIAL This edition of the Deerfield Arrow is a final tribute to Deerfield High School. Herein lie the memories of our last days-the games, the dances, the plays, the fun which will remain deep within our hearts as we go forward to make our way in the world. Deerfield High School will be gone foreverg but the dreams, the hopes, the ambitions first inspired here will live and grow into realities. We have tried to capture in this yearbook all the phases and moods of our school life. Here we shall remember the joys and sorrows of our last year at Deerfield-the rush to classes just before the bell, the tedious hours of homework, the excitement of games won, the disappointment of games lost. We shall remember our teachers and their unceasing efforts f how we resisted sometimes ! These happy days have ended for Deerfield High School: and next year there will be a new, and perhaps greater institution-the Frontier Regional High School. But the hours spent here will not be forgotten. We shall be gone, the school we loved will be gone, but the spirit of Deerfield High will linger forever. 6 ADMINISTRATION JAMES J. DOWD Principal Deerfield High School Superintendent of Schools SIDNEY OSBORNE MARJORIE ROTHSTEIN A. B. . University of Connecticutg Art. JOHN T. FRIGARD B. A., Dartmouth, Boston Universityg Boys ' Physical Education, Mathematics. CHALONER P. SPENCER A. B. , Princeton Univer- sity: M. A. , University of California, English I, I I , I I I. FACULTY ETHEL S. LAPLANTE Northampton Commercial Collegeg B.B.A. , North- eastern University, Steno- graphy, Typing, Office Practice. ELEANOR N. GARBER B. S. , Salem Teachers' Collegeg Bookkeeping, General Business, Girls' Physical Education. JOHN J. ALDRICH A.B. , Norwich University: Biology, Chemistry, General Science. CATHERINE M, PETERSON Ph. B. , University of Vermont, French, Latin, World History. ALIEN C. PRATT B.S. , North Adams State Teachers ' College, M.A. , Clark University, English III, IV, History MAXWELL A. MOCZULEWSKI B. S. , Fitchburg State Teachers College, M.A. , Columbia Un- iversity Teachers' College, Civics, Sociology, Economics. FACULTY RUTH B. DECKER American Institute of Normal Methods, Smith College, Music. 9 aim' BARBARA J. KIMBALL B. S. , University of Mass- achusetts, Home Economics, ELIZABETH HOLLINGSWORTH Secretary to the Superintendent CLIFFORD A. PARKER B.S. , University of New Hampshire, Uni- versity of Massachusetts, Vocational Agriculture. P- 5 MAX ANTES Maxie CONWAY Sophomore Hop 2, Junior Prom 3, Junior-Senior Hop 4, Junior Senior Prom 4 Cheerleading Tournament 3,4, Mechanic Contest 4, Tractor Driving Contest 4, Judging Teams I,2, 3,4, No sooner said than done. DANIEL APA NELL Danny SOUTH DEERFIELD H vi' Honor Roll I,3, Football 3,4, Basketball I,2,3, Baseball I,2,3, Class Treas- urer 2,3,4, Glee Club 2, Sportsmen's Club I, Science Club 2, Junior Prom Junior Fair Committee 3, Sophomore Hop Committee 2, Senior-Junior Hop Committee 4, Intramural Volleyball I,2, 4, President-Science Club 2, Junior- Senior Prom Committee 4,Arrow Staff 4, Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. JANE BARKER Jane WHATELY Cheerleading Tournament 4, Office receptionist 4, Honor Roll I,4, Basket- President-Home Economics Club 2, Business Club I,2, Vice-President-Busi- ness Club 2, Athletic Club 2, Glee Club 3,4, Driver Education 3, Home Ec- onomics I,4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Junior Fair Committee 3, Junior- Senior Prom 4, Sophomore Hop 2, Graduation Usher 3. Laughter and sense,'tis a rare combination. JOYCE BEAUDRY I0ycie WHATELY Volley Ball I,2, Pep Club I, Science Club 2, Dancing Club 1, Glee Club 3, 4, Drill Team 4, Driver Education 2, Latin Banquet 2, Tattler Staff 1, Office Receptionist 3,4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Cheering Tournament 4, Junior Fair Committee 3, Sophomore Hop Committee 2, Betty Crocker Homemaker 4. Happy am I, from cares I am free! Why aren't they all contented like me? 10 ball I,2,3,4, Softball I,2, Arrow staff 4, Home Economics Club I,2, Vice- MA RJORIE CHAPMAN Midge DEERFIELD Honor Roll I,2,4, Basketball 2,3,4, Basketball Captain 4, Softball I,2, Arrow Staff 4, Class Vice-President 3,4, Glee Club I,2,3,4, Glee Club Sec- retary 4, D.A.R. Girl 4, Student Exchange Member 4, Chairman Junior Prom Refreshment Committee 3, Junior Fair Committee 3, Queen's Attendant 3, Candy Seller 4, Junior-Senior Record Hop 4, Latin Banquet 2, Sophomore Hop 2, Junior-Senior Prom Committee 4, Dancing Club I, Science Club 2, Pro- Merito 4. Character is higher than intellect. ROSEMA RY CHILDS Rosie DEERFIELD Honor Roll I,2,3,4, Pro-Merito 4, Arrow Staff 3,4, Class Officer-Secretary 3,4, Junior Fair Committee 3, Sophomore Hop 2, Junior-Senior Hop 4, Of- fice Duty 2, 3,4, Cheerleading Tournament 4, Typing Award 2, 3, Steno- graphy 2, 3,4, With quiet efficiency she reaches her goal. FRA NCES CARTER Franny CONWAY Arrow Staff 4, Properties Committee 2, 3, Dancing Club I, Science Club 2, Secretary 2, Roman Banquet 2, Junior Fair 3, Junior Prom Committee 3, Cheering Tournament 3,4, Driver Education 3, Junior-Senior Hop Committee 4, Junior-Senior Prom Committee 4, Sophomore Hop Committee 2, Volley- ball 2. A good nature is always a good attribute. K Yi! ALBERT CHARSKY A1 WHA TELY Volleyball 3,Sportsmen's Club I,2, Photography Club 3, Glee Club 3, Judg- ing Team Member 3,4, Livestock Mechanical Contest 4. Deeds are better than words, action mightier than boasting. 3 A' 11 M SENIORS GUY HOSLEY Guy SOUTH DEERFIELD Football I,2,3, Baseball 3, Hockey 3, Class Officer I,2, Sophomore Hop Com- mittee 2, Shop Club 2,3, Junior Fair 3, Orientation Club I, Dancing Club I, 3, Glee Club I, Photography Club I, SP01'ISmer1'S Club 2, Basketball Ticket Seller 2, Intramural Volleyball 2, 3, Driver Education I, Junior Prom Committee 3. I talk, I laugh, and when it's necessary, I study. PATRICIA IEKANOWSKI Pat SUNDERLAND Honor Roll I, 3, Roman Banquet 2, Home Economics Fashion Show 2, Softball I,2, Cheerleading I,2, 3,4, Captain of Cheerleading 4, Arrow Staff 3,4, Dancing Club 1, Science Club 2, Student Council Member 2, Sophomore Hop Committee, Junior Fair Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Junior-Senior Record Hop, Junior-Senior Prom Committee, The world belongs to the energetic. ROBERT KOWA LSKI Bob SOUTH DEERFIELD Public Speaking 3, Judging Team Members 2, 3,4, Tractor Driving Contest 2, 3, Mechanics Contest 2, 3, A just fortune awaits the deserving. KATHLEEN LEARY Kathy SOUTH DEERFIELD f '5,, Honor Roll I,2, Pro-Merito 3,4, Arrow Staff 4, Properties Committee 2,3,4, Class Officer-President 3, Glee Club I,2,3,4- President 4g Good Government Day Delegate 4, Student Exchange Group 4, Student Council Officer-Secretary 3, Treasurer 4, Student Council Member I, Tattler I, Ticket Seller I, Assem- bly Committee I, Junior Fair Committee 3, Student Council Talent Show 3, Junior Prom Committee 3, Junior Prom Queen 3, Driver Education 3, I Speak for Democracy 4, Junior-Senior Hop 4, Junior-Senior Prom 4, Prom Co-Chair- man 4, Candy Seller 4, Class Marshal 3, Cheering Tournament 3,4, Latin Banquet 2, Office Receptionist 2, 3,4, Home Economics 2, 3,4, Pep Club I, Dancing Club I, Secretary-Science Club 2, Typing Award 2. Her air, her manners, all who saw admired. SENIORS WANDA MARCHEFKA Wanda SOUTH DEERFIELD Volleyball I,2, Pep Club I, Dancing Club I, Glee Club I,2, 3,4, Glee Club Awards 3,4, Dramatics Club I,2, Home Economics Club 3, Junior Prom Com- mittee 3, Junior Fair 3, Sophomore Hop 2, Home Economics I,2,3,4, Driver Education 3,4, Senior Prom 4, Junior-Senior I-lop 4, Cheering Tournament 4. Partial to no one, smiles for all. Y SANDRA MASTALIZ Sandy SOUTH DEERFIELD Honor Roll r,3, saskerbari 1,2,3,4, Softball r,2,3, Cheerleader 4, Drill Team J 2 I 3, Intramural Volleyball 2, Arrow Staff 3,4, Tattler I, Play Cast 3,4, Proper- ties Committee I,2,4, Glee Club I,2, 3,4, Glee Club Librarian 4, Dancing Club I,2, Pep Club I,2, 3, Dramatics Club 2, 3, Girls' State Delegate 3, Sophomore Hop Committee 2, Junior Fair 3, Junior Prom Decoration Chairman, 1 - Junior PromAttendant 3, Record Hop 4, Decoration Chairman for Home Econo- mics Fashion Show 2, ISpeak for Democracy I,4, Latin Banquet 2, Program Committee-D.H.S. , Cheering Tournament 3, Junior-Senior Prom Committee 4, Driver 'sEducation2, Office Receptionist 3,4, Eighth grade Latin teacher 4, Typing Award 2, 3, Usher for Graduation 3, Pro-Merito, Junior-Senior Prom Publicity Chairman. Quiet of manner, mild of speech, friendly to all. JOA NNE MONO JO SOUTH DEERFIELD Honor Roll I,2, 3,4, Basketball Manager 3, Softball Manager I, 3, Office Re- ceptionist 3,4, Play Cast I,4, Cheerleading Tournament Hostess 4, Driver Education 3, Drill Team 3, Record I-lop Committee 4, Home Economics Fashion Show Committee 2, Volleyball 2, Arrow Staff I, 2, 3,4, Assistant Editor-Arrow 3, Arrow Editor 4, Properties Committee 2, 3, Dramatic Club I, 2, Home Ec- onomics 2, 3,4, Dancing Club 1, Pep Club I,2, 3,4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Junior Fair Committee 3, Graduation Usher 3, Latin Banquet 3, Eighth grade Algebra teacher, Junior-Senior Prom Committee 4, Sophomore Hop Committee 2, Pro-Merito. As capable as she looks, and as trustworthy too. NANCY MUMBLO Nan SUNDERLAND Honor Roll I, 3,4, Volleyball 2, Arrow Staff 4, Properties Committee 4, Girls Athletic Club I,2, Glee Club 3,4, Junior Fair Committee 3, Junior Prom Committee 3, Sophomore Hop Committee 2, Candy Seller 4, Cheering Tour- nament 4, Junior-Senior Hop 4, Junior-Senior Prom Committee 4, Junior- Senior Prom Refreshment Committee Chairman, Firmness is great, persistency is greater, 1 ,-- SENIORS ' u ROBERT RADOWICZ Bob SUNDERLA ND Football I,2,3,4, Basketball I,2,3,4, Baseball l,2,3,4, Arrow Staff 3,4, I Class Officer-Secretary 2, President 4, Dancing Club I, Science Club 2, Honor 'L . '45 Roll I, 3,4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Junior Fair Committee 3, Sophomore Hop 2, Junior-Senior Hop 4, Latin Banquet 2, Intramural Volleyball I,2, Q Q Driver Education 3, Student Exchange Member 3,4, Student Council Officer X I' 3,4, l-lomeroom Member 3, Vice-President Science Club 2, Pro-Merito 4. Great of heart, clear of head, and sharp of wit. A 'Q ANN ROSENTHAL A nn WHATELY Volleyball 2, Driver Education 3, Junior Fair Committee 3, Junior-Senior Prom Committee 4, Dancing Club I, Athletic Club 2. My thoughts and I are of another world. A JAMES RUP Jim WHATELY Football I,2, 3,4, Basketball I,2, 3,4, Baseball 3,4, Sportsmen's Club I,2, Junior Prom Committee 3, Junior Prom Committee 3, Junior Fair 3, Junior- Senior Prom 4. A smile is the most contagious virtue. ki 'Qu ' .N v- w- N :rabbits x VNQ x E ' vom NDA Russo Lands DEERFIELD Honor Roll I,2, 3,4, Pro-Merito 4, Basketball I,2, Arrow Staff-Senior Editor 4, Play Cast I, Class Officer-Secretary 1, President 2, Glee Club I,2,3,4, Dancing Club I, Dramatics Club 2, Good Government Day Delegate 4, Stu- dent Exchange Group Member 4, Student Council 2, Sophomore Hop 2, Home Economics 3,4, Driver Education 3, Latin Banquet 2, Volleyball 2, Co-Chair man Junior Prom 3, Queen's Attendant 3, Junior Fair 3, Cheerleading Tourna- ment 3,4, I Speak for Democracy, 4, Junior-Senior Prom 4, Office Recep- tionist 3, Typing Award 2, Glee Club Award 3,4, Glee Club Treasurer 4, Graduation Usher 3, Queen of Junior-Senior Prom 4. 14 In action, faithful, in honor, clear. SENIORS RICHARD SAGAN Sag SOUTH DEERFIELD J Football 3,4, Basketball I,2,3,4, Baseball 3,4, Dancing Club I, Chess Club 2, Intramural Volleyball I,2, Office Receptionist 3,4. His wit was sharp, he could laugh and joke most anytime. CA ROL SA NBORN Carol SUNDERLA ND Softball I,2, Arrow Staff 4, Dramatics Club I,2, Pep Club I,2, Dancing Club r,2, Sophomore Hop Committee 2, Junior. Prom Committee 3, Junior Fair Committee 3, Junior Prom Attendant 3, Home Economics I,2,4, Junior-Senior Prom Committee 4, Driver Education 3, Office Receptionist 3,4, Glee Club I, 2, 3,4, Librarian 4, Typing Award 3, Stenography Award 3, Glee Club Award 314- The only way to have a friend is to be one. Iii.: L. 2: M., ff V -119 , RICHARD SANDERS Dick SUNDERLAND ng 1' ' ' Science Club I,2, Judging Team Member I,2,3,4, Tractor Club I, Driver Education 2, Silence is more eloquent than words. 33. QL. V N -ff? x'f-s-.L . . 'W i ' WILLIAM SARKA Bill CONWAY Class Treasurer I, Household Arts 2, 3, Junior Prom Committee 3, Junior Fair Committee 3, Sophomore Hop Committee 2, Senior Reception Committee 4, Dancing Club I,2, Sportsmen's Club I. Never trouble trouble, till trouble troubles you. SENIORS JANET THOMPSON Ian X Honor Roll I,2, 3, Softball Manager 2, Cheerleader 3,4, Arrow staff 4, Play Cast I, Class Vice-President l, Pep Club 9 1 g I Club 2, Junior Fair Committee 3, Sophomore Hop Committee 2, Co-Chair- man Junior Prom 3, Latin Banquet Committee 2. Not that I love study less, but I love fun NANCY SCOVILLE Nan DEERFIELD Basketball 1,2,4, Softball I, Glee Club I,2,3,4, Pep Club I,2, Dancing Club I, Science Club 2, Junior Prom Committee 2, Junior-Senior l-lop 4, Roman Banquet 2, Sophomore Hop 2, Drill Team 4, Volleyball I,2, Ju- nior Fair 3, Driver Education 3, Cheerleading Tournament 3,4. To know her once is to like her always. DEERFIELD I2 Dancin Club! Science more. ELIZABETH TKACZYK Betty SOUTH DEERFIELD Softball I, Cheerleader 2,3,4, Co-Captain of Cheerleaders 4, Volleyball I 2, Dramatic Club I, Glee Club I,2,3,4, Glee Club Awards 3,4, Dancing Club I, Pep Club I, Home Economics Club 2, Junior Prom Committee 3, Junior Fair 3, Sophomore Hop 2, Junior-Senior Prom Committee 4, Driver Education 3. CHARLES WABECK Charlie DEERFIELD Arrow Staff 4, Tattler staff I, Play Cast 2, 3, Glee Club 2, Dancing Club I, Dramatics 2, Stage Manager 4, Student Council Representative I, Junior Prom Committee 3, Junior Fair Committee 3, Sophomore l-lop Committee 2, Latin Banquet 1, Volleyball I,2, Pep Club I,2, Junior-Senior Dance Committee 4. Be always as merry as ever you can, for no one delights in a sorrowful man. 16 She's little and witty and clever too JUNIOR CLASS FOURTH ROW: William Tereshko, James Flynn, Edward Fawcett, Kenneth Barker, Anthony Plaza, Richard Grybko, Richard Dudek, Daniel Zentara, Leon Farrick, THIRD ROW: Harry Culver, Lennie Kleyla, Edith Kocot, Jane Laskoski, Janet Belunes, Leona Okula, Ruth Rosenthal, Estelle Pekarski, Nancy Savinski, Wil- liam Chesk, SECOND ROW: Janet Filipkowski, Lois Anderson, Joanne Rusin, Anne Steinert, Emily Sadow- ski, Betty Lu Bednarski, Nancy Hubbard, Beverly Walsh, June Kokoski, Carol Smiaroski. FIRST ROW: Irene Paciorek, Florence Zobriski, Joan Sheppard, Evelyn Konvelski, Joan Legac, Mrs. Garber, Georgianna Ripka, Marie Podlesney, Rosalie Tkaczyk, Jean Marcinowski. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY September found the class of 1957 safely within the doors of D. H. S. again. Eagerly we awaited what the year would bring us as Juniors. Soon after, at our first class meeting, we elected Joan Legac, presidentg Georgianna Ripka, vice- presidentg Marie Podlesney, secretary, and Evelyn Konvelski, treasurer. What's wrong with woman suffrage? Our home room representatives to Student Council this year were Janet Filipkowski and William Tereshko. In D. H. S. tradition we held a Junior Fair, which to our great pleasure was a financial and social success. From the enthusiastic group of girls trying out for cheerleading last fall, Marie Podlesney was chosen to represent us. Lois Anderson, Leona Okula and Emily Sadoski were varsity players on the Girl's basketball team. Jane Laskoski played J. V. , while Georgianna Ripka and Joan Sheppard managed the teams. Jim Flynn and Leon Farrick were co-captains of the varsity basketball team this year, while Richard Dudek also played varsity. Anthony Plaza played on the J. V. team. This year the Junior and Senior classes elected to hold two combined dances. In February they sponsored a record hop and in June they held a combined Prom. Both were excellent successes. Jane Laskoski June Kokoski, and Nancy Hubbard were chosen as the Junior attendants to the Queen of the Prom. Baseball season came again with Jim Flynn, Leon Farrick, and Richard Dudek on the team. Our days at D. H. S. are slowly coming to a close. In the fall we enter a new high school. The future looks bright, and we are determined to make our last year the best of all. 17 SOPHOMORE CLASS FOURTH ROW: Chester Wojtkielewiez, Raymond Equi, Borys Pawluk, Philip Cole, Richard Rowe, Martin Rockwood, David Watts, Jon Chickey, Anthony Ostrowski, David Johnson, Wayne Elie. THIRD ROW: William Baronas, Gordon Wolfrom, Barry Warger, Barbara Childs, Patricia Kownacki, Frances Hawkins, Ellen Bradley, Gail Hayes, Rachel Rice, Margot Allis, Arthur Miner, Philip Moore. SECOND ROW: Cath- erine Harrison, Joan Van Petersilge, Carol Carter, Jo Anne Erman, Jane Grybko, Joanne Klisenbauer, Bar- bara Melnik, Anne Taylor, Marion Wrisley, Judith Sadowski, Jean LaBroad. FIRST ROW: Dorothy Lapine, Linda Miller, Rosemary Gritz, Norman Rose, John Whalen, Mr. Frigard, Advisor, Donald Maynard, Edward Crafts, Leonard Winsky, Barbara Klisenbauer, Katherine Recore. SOPHOMORE C LASS HISTORY D. H. S. opened its doors this year to a confident group of sophomores, eagerly awaiting their second year at Deerfield High. Although we had lost six classmates, we had not lost our pep and enthusiasm At our first class meeting, we elected the officers who would lead us during the year. They were John Whalen, president: Donald Maynard, vice-president: Edward Crafts, secretary: and Norman Rose, treasurer. Leonard Winsky, Barbara Klisenbauer and Rosemary Gritz were chosen as our representatives to the Student Council. We proved that we were ambitious by sponsoring three very successful record hops. Many Sophomore boys displayed their abilities in sports this year. Those who played football were David Watts, John Whalen, Leonard Winsky, Richard Rowe, Edward Crafts, Steve Henderson and Raymond Equi. Donald Maynard, Chester Wojtkielewicz, Anthony Ostrowski, Borys Pawluk, Martin Rockwood, Edward Crafts, John Whalen, Richard Rowe, and Leonard Winsky, all turned out for basketball, some play- ing varsity, some jayvee, Sophomore members of the baseball team this year were Borys Pawluk, Raymond Equi, Norman Rose, and Chester Wojtkielewicz. Girls who represented us on the basketball team were Barbara Melnik, Ellen Bradley, Barbara Klisenbauer, Joanne Klisenbauer, Rosemary Gritz, and Dorothy Lapine. Drill team members were Barbara Melnik, Joanne Erman, Margot Allis, Gail Hayes, and Ellen Bradley. Jane Grybko was chosen as sophomore cheerleader. Although we will be attending a new school next year, we shall always cherish our memories of Deerfield High. 18 FRESHMAN CLASS FOURTH ROW: Francis Golash, John Yestramski, David Barker, Gerald Harrison, Stephen Henderson, Karol Drozdal, Jon Clark, Walter Pekarski, William Bagdon, Robert Crafts, William Stone, Joseph Kisloski, William Kulesa, Edward Sokoloski, Matthew Noska, Robert Ottinger, Walter Sadoski, Walter Hutkoski. THIRD ROW: William Ottinger, Alec Kulessa, Lawrence Wrisley, John Lankarge, Ann Hutkoski, Judith Gritz, Norene Wolfram, Ingrid Olson, Virginia Wabeck, Barbara Washburn, Sandra Lipinski, Steve Hassell, William Parzick, John Merski, Morris Dwight, Henry Kocot. SECOND ROW: Patricia Robinson, Barbara Rudnicki, Josephine Paciorek, Eunice Antes, Janet Rose, Kathleen Erman, Ann Brzozowski, Barbara Banas, Carol Melnik, Maveret McClellan, Shirley Rockwood, Marianne Bohonovvicz, Margaret Bagdon, Marcia Mowry, Dianne Dickinson, Eva Stone. FIRST ROW: Nancy Olanyk, Valerie Smiaroski, Patricia Ondros, Patricia Mumblo, Beverly Warner, LeRoy Wynne, Anne Zak, Mr. Moczulewski, Advisor, Norma Russo, Peter Telega, Ronald Adamski, Patricia Warchol, Linda Sielski, Mary Petroski, Janet Skawski, Helen Zajac. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTOR Y On September 7, 1955, the doors of Deerfield High School opened to a new class, the class of 1959. After a few days of expected confusion, the class settled down and started to work. They worked hard, for at the end of the first semester many pupils emerged with honors. The percentage of honor holders was high and was very gratifying to parents and teachers alike. Of the Freshman class, Peter Telega and LeRoy Wynne proved the most prominent in the athletic field, playing on the football, basketball, and baseball teams. Others participating in sports were John Yestramski, basketball, John Lankarge, basketball, John Merski, footballg Jon Clark, baseballg and Stephen Hassel, baseball. In girls' basketball, those who participated were Margaret Bagdon, Kathleen Erman, Maveret McClellan, Josephine Paciorek, Patricia Robinson, Shirley Rockwood, Beverly Warner, and Anne Zak. Norma Russo was selected as a cheerleader from the Freshman class. The Freshman Class sponsored a successful record hop on Friday night, April 13, 1956. Peter Telega was chairman, Maveret McClellan, co-chairman: and Anne Zak, Class President headed the dance. Class officers were: Anne Zak, President, Norma Russo, Vice-President, LeRoy Wynne, Secretary, and Peter Telega. Treasurer. 19 Kathy Leary WOULDYOU RECOGNIZE Q' - vb' , .l. :ef ,-. 1'-4 ' P.. i' 1 --- . N., , ,Y -ii r K ' '-J S L. ia Charlie Wabeck 1 wh ., i - l .i A Q .ve A' .- A , Mae., A V, ., -' '- w fn-, I, l' ..4-,cgi ,- ' iq, I? ry ,- ' ,ull , Jo Mono F365 J jim RUP 'Ar1r1 Rosenthal Fran Carter Bill Sarka 20 Rosie Childs 5, , WW, . THE SENIORS?? Guy Hosley Pat Iekanowski Landa Russo F ' 'K fy ,,,Vk Wk - YK v ' 7 is , , Carol Sanborn Maxis Ames f- hh 5 F' Sandy Mastallz Jan Thompson 21 Midge Chapman :mf E Y .320 Jug? 'S IN C C V Y I A Y ' ,Q N Q' X ' , 1 STUDENT COUNCIL f-A X 34 I SECOND ROW: Janet Filipkowski, Leonard Winisky, Bill Tereshko, Joan Legac, John Whalen, Anne Zak, Ronald Adamsky, Beverly Warner, Rosemary Gritz. FIRST ROW: Barbara Klisenbauer, Bob Radowicz, Mr. Pratt, Advisor, Kathleen Leary, Dick Sagan. Bob Ra dowicz , President Early in October the Student Council held its first meeting with Mr. Allan Keniston, the advisor. The following students were elected officers: Robert Radowicz, Presidentg Kathleen Leary, Vice President Barbara Klisenbauer, Secretaryg and Richard Sagan, Treasurer. The function of the Student Council is to act as a student government. The students may take their gripes to their representative, and he, in turn, may bring the complaints for discussion at a Student Coun- cil meeting. Due to the sudden death of Mr. Keniston, Mr. Alan Pratt became the advisor. In March, the semi-annual meeting of the West ern Massachusetts Association of Student Councils was held in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Rosemary Gritz, Kathleen Leary, Leonard Winsky and John Whalen represented the Student Council from D. H. S. Among the topics considered were ways through which school activities could become more interesting and more permanent throughout the year. A report on this meeting concluded the long history of the Student Council of D. H. S. 24 ARROW STAFF SECOND ROW: Anne Zak, Nancy Savinski, Sandra Mastaliz, Nancy Mumblo, Anne Steinert, Max Antes Charles Wabeck, Jane Barker, William Chesk, Barbara Klisenbauer, Carol Sanborn, Frances Carter, Janet Thompson. FIRST ROW: Marjorie Chapman, Patricia Jekanowski, Rosemary Childs, Nancy Hub- bard, Mr. Spencer, advisor, Mrs. LaPlante, business advisor, Joanne Mono, Yolanda Russo, Robert Radowicz, Kathleen Leary. The staff of the Deerfield Arrow fafter many good times and much hilarious laughter which could be heard coming from the library, finally settled down and produced the yearbook. Those who head- lined this staff of workers were: Editor-in-chief ---Joanne Mono Assistant Editor -- Nancy Hubbard Senior Editor ----- Yolanda Russo Business Manager - Rosemary Childs Under the very capable direction of Mrs. LaPlante and Mr. Spencer,these people, along with many more typists and writers, transformed the pictures and articles here into book form. Every member of the staff has worked long and hard, striving to make this, the last DEERFIELD ARROW, the best of all. 25 rv' A D.A.R. GIRl Miss Marjorie Chapman was chosen D. A. R. girl by members of her class and the faculty. She received the Daughter of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award. The D. A. R. girl is chosen on the basis of scholastic record and interest and activity in school affairs. I SPEAK FOR DEMOCRACY Each member of the Senior Class wrote an essay entitled l Speak For Democracy . The three finalists were Kathleen Leary, Sandra Mastaliz, and Yolanda Russo. Miss Russo was chosen to represent our school. In the contest at Greenfield High School each high school in Franklin County was repre- sented by a speaker. Yolanda Russo placed sec- ond, and Richard Sevrens won the contest and will represent Franklin County in the State final. STUDENT GOVERNMENT AND STUDENT EXCHANGE Early last winter the student body elected its rep- resentative for Student Government Day, which is held in Boston. Kathleen Leary was chosen as the delegate and Yolanda Russo, the alternate. In January both girls attended an orientation pro- gram at the State Capitol. They learned, first-hand, the basis on which our state government is organized and how the duties of the administrative offices are handled. Later in March, Kathleen and Yolanda attended the formal Student Government Day. Kathleen acted in the place of a member of the House of Representatives. She voted on various student House bills, and after the formal session attended a final assembly of all delegates. Both girls felt that a great deal of benefit had been de- rived from the Student Government program and enjoyed all the activities. Late in February various students were selected as members of our Student Exchange group. This year an exchange had been arranged between our students and a group from Springfield Technical High School. From our school the follow- ing students participated in the exchange: Marjorie Chapman, D. A, R. Girlg Kathleen Leary, Student Government Day Delegateg Yolanda Russo, Alternate Student Government Day Delegate, Robert Radowicz, Senior Class President, and William Tereshko, Junior Class Representative. These D. H. S. students acted as hosts and hostesses to the Tech High students and took them on a tour of D. H. S. Deerfield Academy, Deerfield Plastics Company, and D. M, Jewett 's Pickle Factory. Later, in March, the D. H. S. group went to Tech High School and were the guests at various meetings concerning school activities. Our students were shown their large high school and then brought to City Hall, where they met the Hon- orable Daniel B. Brunton, Mayor of Springfield. The day was concluded with a dinner given for our students in the High School cafeteria. FUTURE FARMERS OE AMERICA SECOND ROW: John Merski, Gerald Harrison, Richard Sanders, Max Antes, William Baronas, Henry Kocot. FIRST ROW: Albert Charsky, Harry Culver, Mr. Parker, adviser, Robert Kowalski, Stephen Henderson. The Deerfield Chapter of the FFA under Mr. Parker's guidance has had a successful year. They have placed well in local and state judging contests, most of which have been connected with either farm mechanics or livestock. Among the honors received by this club, the most notable was the placing of Albert Charsky as alternate on the state livestock judging team. The experiences gained this year by these young men will be very helpful to them in the future and to our local chapter. Well done! 1 'Q W ,, WN I . .J u i CA ru 'fig' E W ff' fikffi 1?2 'P 4 A , Q QINTION 9 I 5 Oi V 1 '- A 1-, T ID' rx 'iz-'45, U XX 0656.6 04' 1 ,0 Ulfqb K U J ' N ,, AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT Richard Sanders and Albert Charsky were chosen to represent Deerfield High at the American In- ternational Agricultural Convention at Kansas City, Kansas. Richard and Albert traveled by train with boys from other schools, all bound of Kansas. The members of the conven- tion visited many points of interest and heard interesting speeches on farm problems. The convention lasted a week, and the boys found it an inter- esting and profitable experience. Following the trip, the two boys This year the Local Chapter was host to the District VII FFA Speaking Contest, which consists of Arms Academy, Sanderson, Williams- town and Deerfield. All participants gave interest- ing speeches on various phases of agri culture and were later questioned on these subjects by the three judges pre sent. Harry Culver from our local chapter walked away with the honors with his speech, Farming in the 20th Century. To Harry, our congratula- tions! gave a report on the trip to the student body at an assembly. 29 DRIVER EDUCATION Y SIZCOND ROW: Leona Okula, Anne Louise Steinert, Dick Grybko, Dick Dudek, Ken Barker, Tony Plaza. Mr. Frigard, Instructor. FIRST ROW: Estelle Pekarski, Janet Filipkowski, Jane Laskoski, Beverly Walsh, Ruth Rosenthal, Ioan Sheppard. ,Q-4' 3 l a R lo dsl Driver Education was again conducted in Deerfield High School under the very ca- pable instruction of Mr. Frigard. Everyone who took part in this program gained valuable practical experience during his participation and through this course helped make our highways a safer place on which to drive. 30 PROMERITO SECOND ROW: Kathleen Leary, Sandra Mastaliz, Robert Radowicz, Rosemary Childs, Patricia jekanowski. FIRST ROW: Yolanda Russo, Joanne Mono, Marjorie Chapman, Janet Thompson. The membership of the Pro-Merito, which is an honor society composed of Sen- ior students who have maintained an average of 85 'Zp or better during their high school career, was increased by 10 members of the class of l956-- Jane Barker, Marjorie Chap- man, Rosemary Childs, Patricia Jekanowski Kathleen Leary, Sandra Mastaliz, Joanne Mono, Robert Radowicz, Yolanda Russo, and Janet Thompson. At a special assembly each of the ones previously mentioned tapped fa traditional ceremony, a different member of the Class of 1957 who, at the time, fulfilled the qualifica- tion of an 85 'Z average. The honorary mem- bers are Nancy Savinski, Lois Anderson, Rich- ard Dudek, Richard Grybko, Emily Sadowski, William Tereshko, Estelle Pekarski, Ann Steinert, Joan Sheppard and Leona Okula. I 31 CLASS ROOM GLIMPSES This is a class? gp 0-Hi'- ' ' K .x That just can't be rightl Aren't these freshmen alert? All-right! Who has the answer? CLASSROOM GLIMPSES This is a very studious looking group. A typical D. H. S. study hall. But Miss Peterson, we can 't find Siberia. Vl,.f-'A Now Rosie, it isn't as bad as all that. nr--,,, 11 -iq... BIA 33 A N I K, .:' GLEE CLUB i J' 5 . .iz . gg J ' 1' ' CQ . 'O , ' is 0, , 1 t 5, , 0 - I Ji J -f , 2 .. u 5 '13 'I .f J Q, 4. ' , il I 1 ,ua -'-v- FIFTH ROW: Anne Louise Steincrt, Gail Hayes, Virginia Wabeck, Beverly Warner, Ann Brzozowski, Margaret Bagdon, Jane Barker, Margot Allis, Nancy Hubbard, Jane Grybko, Carol Melnik. FOURTH ROW: Norma Russo, Bette Lu Bed- narski, Janet Belunes, Joan Noska, Pat Kownacki, Anne Taylor, Pat Warchol, Nancy Scoville, Rachal Rice, Barbara Mclnik, Judy Sadowski, Carol Smiaroski. THIRD ROW: Norene Wolfram, Ingrid Olson, Marcia Mowry, Diane Dickin- son, Wanda Marchefka, Pat Jekanowski, Anne Zak, Barbara Washburn, Janet Rose, Joann Klisenbauer, Pat Ondras. SECOND ROW: Maveret McClellan, Judy Gritz, Nancy Mumblo, Barbara Rudnicki, Pat Robinson, Mrs. Decker, Di- rctor, Nancy Olanyk, Rosalie Tkaczyk, Florence Zobriski, Valerie Smiaroski. FIRST ROW: Rosemary Gritz, Betty Tkaczyk, Sandra Mastaliz, Kathy Leary, Marjorie Chapman, Yolanda Russo, Joan Sheppard, Ann Hutkowski, Kathleen Erman. Once again Deerfield High School Girls' Glee Club, under the capable di- rection of Mrs. Decker, had a very suc- cessful year. On May 26, the girls at- tended the annual Music Festival in West- field, Massachusetts, and received an excellent rating. Then, on the evening of June 8, the annual Glee Club concert was held, and seemed to be very enjoyable to everyone. Mrs. Decker was presented a High Fidelity record player from her girls as a token of our appreciation for all she has done in the past years. y 4 In future years we wish the girls, F old members and new, the very best of luck w Rf, SPRING CONCERT . q into Let There Be Music Cherubim Song No. 7 Pale in the Amber West Tiritomba Who Are We to Know I Gave My Love a Pretty Little Ring Walk Hand In Hand With Me Who Are We To Know Ifl Loved You Mr. Wonderfu1 To You, My Love Ivory Tower i 5, ,xr .ings 'elif' 1, ''s::::p:1EE3if327 25f iiu' N .V 1ffH'1s5::::2Ew!rm5- SH :Q , r.A,. W... .. i f 1. 2 T ' L 1 .::f2slss2'..rzEfasza .s: fm-15'- ' 1 ml ENTIRE GLEE CLUB GIRLS ' ENSEMBLE SOLOS DUETS Veni Jesu You'll Never Walk A1one ..He.. Moments to Remember Sleep No Not Much Sandra Lipinski Barbara Washburn Sandra Mastaliz Ingrid Olson Carol Sanborn and Elizabeth Tkaczyk Anne Taylor and Carol Smiaroski S. A. :gf r 47 91 ,Q J' y. A .. ', 1 Wi , J ri ' f Sm .4 ' 'lv-Q '. . - ef 31 2:2115 Via. , -SH' 1- :iw , -:R ei . , . g 3, x .. ,. 35,2 , . .. Q My ' 1 vf M Q +V xsi' me S 'S FQ ., ,,.f'fg w.a ,-tw , .. ,Mei ,it S - Q1 N .fx X J ,' 'W , , I ZJLE 9, Q wx. ,lg K 4 fi 'gg' , 3- ws ,sf Q 1 f mu EE? 4 , 1 Q z 1 ff H' fax fi' e f u ' s -g, PY' 'L EW uw ,X .4 5, 35 +15 H Hut ,nu i .51 i fi: . 1 3. . ,, - 3f5i,e,..v1f y, f - :P - ' 'SJ' I A Q Wi Qi , I 'N' IM PLAY REHEARSAL . . . .So, 1et's go back to the beginning. No, is the way those last few lines Lucy', say that again. should be read. Now, 1et's see---Sister Theresa, step to the right of the table, and Aunt Emily...no, that won't work!... were some of the many an- guished cries from Mr. Spencer during the play practices. Tension ran high the last few days before the play, especially during dress rehearsal. Costumes didn't come until that day, props were still being made, and the cast was seized by a sudden fit of amnesia. But all bad things must come to an end, and to the relief of every- one, the play went smoothly. I can't remember what comes next, Mmmm, just a wee touch of powder walls Sister Theresa. should do it 38 LADIES IN RETIREMENT W There goes Aunt chatter , Chatter, CAST: Leonora Fiske Ellen Creed Louisa Creed Emily Creed Lucy . . Albert . . Sister Theresa Louisa again - - - When Albert sits down at the cribbage CHATTER I l l board --- beware, players I I LADIES IN RETIREMENT Edward Percy and Reginald Denham . . Patricia Jekanowski . . Jane Barker . Sandra Mastaliz . Lois Anderson . Nancy Hubbard . Richard Grybko . . Joanne Mono I 21.s tifW!4'.3. is fi , Look at the birdie I I Judging from Aunt Emily 's expression she 's up to something- - -as usual 39 nd bzfpl- 5L I ',N 1 3, ' 44 lg- FGS .. ,f .-Wav' ., r lf' Vx R, A K , i , , 1 . if Q !r ,. .Q zu . , A h ' inifi. - . gfl A 12:1 2 L' A H 3 5:5 fn- -ay ne U77 A -5 - .' ' - , ?' ,. vii QQ , , Y wan, f -1 -41' Ali-, l ,ff x Af f 1 A CHEERLEADERS SECOND ROW: Janet Filipkowski, Anne Taylor, Pat Jekanowski, Co-Captain, Georgianna Ripka, Janet Thompson, Betty Tkaczyk, Co-Captain. FIRST ROW: Jane Grybko, Norma Russo, Sandra Mastaliz, Marie Podlesney, Dee-eer-field! Fi-i-igm-! This was one of the rousing cries from the Deerfield spectators who were led by the enthusiastic and pep- py D.H.S. cheerleaders. Their sharp appearance was due to the new uniforms which were finished just in time for the Basketball season. The efforts of the cheerleaders showed through in the attendance at the games and in the fine performances of the boys on the court. The big event for which the cheerleaders were anxiously wait- ing was the Ninth Annual David Prouty High School Cheerleading Tour- nament at Spencer, Massachusetts. Before they went, however, there were many long hours of practice with unknown muscles suddenly the cheerleaders went to Spencer, after two postponements, because of the usual undependable New Eng- land weather, and, thanks to the pa- tient and skillful direction of Miss Peterson during practices, captured second prize making a very happy ending for the record of the D.H.S. cheerleaders. SHOWN AT LEFT: D. H.S. cheerleaders performing during one of the season's basketball games. coming into aching reality. Finally, CHEERLEADING TOURNAMENT A 'fa Belchertown Greenfield Once again, the Annual Deerfield High School Cheerleading Tournament was an outstanding success. The D. H. S. cheerleaders fwho acted as hostesses for the remainder of the program., opened the tournament by presenting a few of their cheers, but did not compete. Officiating as Master of Ceremonies was Ralph Olzewski. The teams were grouped into two classes, according to the enrollment of their respective schools. Belchertown captured top honors in the first division. Other win- ners were Sanderson Academy, second, Hopkins Academy, thirdg and Northfield High School, honorable mention. During intermission, Miss Catherine Peterson was presented four matching pieces of luggage as a token of appreciation from the student body for her work in cheering and extra-curricular activities. In the Second Division, the Greenfield cheerleaders captivated the audience and judges by their excellent precision and snappiness. Turners Falls High copped the trophy for second, and Amherst, third. It is hoped that the enthusiasm and interest shown by spectators and cheer leaders will be carried on to tournaments in the future. I . Us JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM A gala affair was held on the evening of June Znd at eight o'clock in the Veterans' Memorial Gymnasium. Our annual prom, which was also to be the one and only formal dance this year, occurred that evening. A large attendance enjoyed music furnished by Mickey Sullivan and his Orchestra of Worcester, Massachusetts. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Yolanda Russo as Queen of the Prom. She was crowned by Kathleen Leary, Queen of the Junior Prom of last year. Chosen as Yolanda's attendants were Nancy Hubbard, June Kokoski and Jane Laskoski, members of the Junior Class, Patricia Jekanowski, Kathleen Leary, Ann Rosenthal, members of the Senior Class. Co-chairmen of the Junior-Senior Prom were Evelyn Konvelski and Kathleen Leary. Co-chairmen of the committees were: CLEAN-UP COMMITTEE Lois Anderson Daniel Apanell REFRESHMENT COMMITTEE Nancy Mumblo Carol Smiaroski DECORATION COMMITTEE Patricia Jekanowski Nancy Savinski ORCHESTRA COMMITTEE Joyce Beaudry June Kokoski TICKET COMMITTEE Janet Filipkowski Ann Rosenthal PUBLICITY COMMITTEE Richard Grybko Sandra Mastaliz INVITATION COMMITTEE Rosemary Childs Leona Okula CORSAGE COMMITTEE Marjorie Chapman Georgianna Ripka 44 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM 'U' I4- -5 ,1- 5. I li. I ' II . X -A-sf If Ill ll ., ,-'Q hz: . MY' 5 L1. u S is ,, 1 A LX' f fl ,Z 4-' 4 Xa , K In 5 M I 5 . J -'--IQ 1 L.. FACULTY OFF GUARD .. MR, SPENCER MR. ALDRICH MISS KIMBALL MR, DOWD MRS. GARBER MRS. AYERS MRS, LaPLANTE MISS PETERSON MR, FRIGARD VETERAN S' ME BASKETBALL GYMNASIUIY SIECONIJ ROW: Bob Crafts, Mgr, , Raymond Equi, Tony Osrrowski, Martin Rock- wood, Dick Sagan, Don Maynard, Matthew Noska, Mgr. FIRST ROW: Mr, Bob Radowicz Moczulcwski, Coach, Jim Rup, Butch Farrick, Co-Capt., Jim Flynn, C0-Capt., Bob Radowicz, Chet Wojtkielcwicz. YQ 'FV 'ff :Ili Jim Rup i ... .L . 351251, Ill Flynn, Co-Capt, Chet Wojtkielewicz Hutch Farrick, Co-Capt GLIMPSES OF U. M. TOURNEY x ' N , M' K ' mr 'H I 1 London Bridges? 2 2 Who has it? The long and short of it Now, look here, boys ..,,,,,, F -I-G-H-T -- fight! ll Recorder Gazette Photos BASKETBALLREPORT This year a new coach came to Deerfield High. He had different methods from those of the members of the basketball team, but as the season got under way, they began to blend together. They practiced hard week in and week out for about a month be- fore the season openedg and just as they began to look promising, in- juries hampered their progress. They tried hard and did their best, but the Hampshire League teams were much larger and stronger. Only two players will be lost by graduation this spring, so things look to be very promising for the coming basketball season. BASEBALLREPORT This year Deerfield High had a great team. They finished sec- ond in the Hampshire League with an 8-2 record. Arms Academy won first place in the Hampshire League with a 9-1 record. Deerfield High Possessed two of the outstanding pitchers in the League. They were Jim Flynn and Butch Farrick, who relinquished only 51 hits in 11 games. Flynn and Farrick were also among the top hitters in Western Massachusetts. Farrick hit .487 and Flynn hit .434. Both boys are Jun- iors and will add much to the power of next year's team. Scores were as follows Deerfield 5 Turners Falls Deerfield 10 Amherst Deerfield 10 Smith School Deerfield 4 Arms Deerfield 8 Smith Academy Deerfield 5 Hopkins Deerfield 11 Amherst Deerfield 6 Smith School Deerfield 0 Arms Deerfield 16 Smith Academy Deerfield 2 Hopkins BASEBALL , Q 4, - Y fa g ' QI Oxy K H . 5 ' fi W Qi : K ,' Q in ,-Qf 4 S I , qi.: v . N int K WEL 'ww lugs if A -any .4 SECOND ROW: Borys Pawluck, Mgr.g Larry Wrisley, Bill Tereshko, Bob Crafts, LeRoy Wynne, Mr Moczulewski, Coach, Jon Clark, Norman Rose, John Lankarge, Steve Hassell, Karol Drozdal, Mgr FIRST ROW: Jim Flynn, Dick Dudek, Chet Wojtkielewicz, Jim Rup, Bob Radowicz, Raymond Equi, Butch Farrick, Pete Telega, Don Maynard. Absent when the picture was taken was Dick Sagan. Bob Radowicz Jim Rup 53 GIRLS' BASKETBALL no on VE ALL if VETERANS' ME s L GYMNASIUM SECOND ROW: Ioan Sheppard, Mgr. , Dorothy Lapine, Lois Anderson, Anne Zak, Sandra Mastaliz Kathleen Erman, Ellen Bradley, Jane Barker, Leona Okula, Barbara Melnik, Maveret McClellan Nancy Scoville, Patricia Robinson, Georgianna Ripka, Mgr. FIRST ROW: Josephine Paciorek Shirley Rockwood, Beverly Warner, Barbara Klisenbauer, Joann Klisenbauer, Marjorie Chapman Capt., Mrs. Garber, Coach, Jane Laskoski, Emily Sadoski, Rosemary Gritz, Joann Erman Mar garet Bagdon. With the arrival of the basketball season, the girls' team went into action. The team was coached by Mrs. Garber and managed by Joan Sheppard and Georgianna Ripka. Marge Chapman was the captain. Although at the end of the season the records showed that the girls had won but two junior varsity games, they had learned the value of good sportsmanship, and had enjoyed them- selves as well. 54 'K r -43 5 ' -' s .!' 5:-513-if- f T' -ni ,-6 A-,. an 11 vau- l ' usb, Will it go in? P P Is he wearing spring shoes? Even Steven Go to it, boys N Don't push it through the ceiling 56 He almost has it fi Xx 49-3 '. . . as - H , H A 7 my , .. X K 'IT'-IPL ,f V. ,-W X K K ' 4 VE' 12' if '- -a.us:.4:l5 ' -' , .L,, Q, Q, . m g if ,- l 'mb , ,, , - - b- M Q 4 ', i . 'many ' M . ,, Mfrl, i K f ..f2,,,,,g'v,sNf--.. .T -F ' ' . I - - mg.. ,... ' , , 'hggfg' ,, L, m , ,W,'W - - .f.. mL', J m. m'AL nan, .vcr M I V n V .,,, . rx i H ' sl' , Q i ' 'fn fx ' k k M ' IV 'Ei5' 1' - , , . ',-LL. - 11- , H.: .A ,iv . VVLVV VAZV V 5, Aykw A,,. A f ----A I r 1 l J , N , . V. 4 A Y Hi kkhk i AA.. Q2 KAAL - -'--., V, ,,.,,, fr- I , gf 2 .-L,.. ,L - , .. ', ,f, ,, ., ' , E ' -'mg ,,.A , ' 1 if . Y'h 1 . .. f Ez:-garb , ' . ,,, ig N ' , - ,'LL A - ' N ,-m ,.,.m H , ,- , 9 Q b , . .:L., .,,, A , , L , we-,,s1f'-fa ni., '1 ' - A ' l ,: ' 1 -- Q, a . Kiln - 5 L v m ' -fy . ., '- 1' ' 3 ! ' - - fy' A 'rf' ' ,.,, - l L . ' X, V f 4 5 V b, gp h - A Q . 1 . 'WA ,4 ,, ,. K A lu, LL H ' , - . ., ,,yy Q , V 7 L . . 4 H H K 'We J Q l A A 1 W V Wg? D K D V 4 , vhi-4:44, 15,5 , , N 4 W ' N V ' - ' , ,, 3 ... -. .f ir M --M 7 -.' -- 1 , '5UMl1ff , f ' V- ' My A . . . K I . ,.., kbyy M ,, kr V K lr- OUTSTANDING SENIORS f- ,V r YOLA NDA RUSSO-Valedic torian J ROSEMA RY CHILDS -Sa luta torian CLASS PICNIC Let's go out on the raft again. Solid comfort Let's come to Babbs Beach more often. ' 0 Boy, am I tiredl 'lt looks like we will have plenty to eatl 59 Wou1d somebody pass the suntan oil? ' NAME MAX ANTES DANIEL APANELL IANE BARKER JOYCE BEAUDRY FRANCES CARTER MA RJORIE CHAPMAN ALBERT CHA RSKY ROSEMARY CHILDS GUY HOSLEY PAT IEKANOWSKI BOB KOWALSKI KATHY LEARY WANDA MARCHEFKA SANDRA MASTA LIZ WHO'S WHO FAVORITE SAYING Check that unitl I'1l have to think about it. I don't carel Get out of herel You'll be alright when the weather changes. Oh, Gloryl See you 'round like a doughnut. Oh, Geel The same snake bit me, Could be. Don't smoke, Thanx a millionl Honestlyl Geeze Louweezl FAVORITE PAS TIME Ridge Running. Driving around the country, Skiing Dancing Sleeping Being with Eddie Working Bowling Racing Making people happy- Going to stock car races. Reading Dancing Listening to records while reading. PET HA TE Getting up in the morning, Women smokers, Movie magazines Catty girls English IV Housecleaning A conceited person, Doing dishes Fords Soaks School Narrow - minded people. Marines Chemistry FAVORITE HANGOUT Where I happen to be, Conway Deerfield Plastics Co. . Inc, Hatfield Home Black '49 Ford 'Ham p Greenfield I-Iosley's Sta tion No place in particular. Professional Pharmacy Bi11ing's Hatfield Anywhere I Wander. AMBITION To be a success. To be successful. Be a medical technician, Be an X-Ray technician, Be a nurse, Be a dietician Be my own boss. Be an X -ray technician. To take over Dad's Station To have a good life. To be a pharmacist. Get a better education, To live in Florida. Be a wealthy teacher. NAME IOANNE MONO NANCY MUMBLO BOB RADOWICZ ANN ROSENTHAL JIM RUP YOLANDA RUSSO DICK SAGAN CAROL SANBORN RICHARD SANDERS BILL SARKA NANCY SCOVILLE JANET THOMPSON BETTY TKACZ YK CHARLES WA BECK FAVORITE SAYING What did I do? ? ? Oh, really? Wowl Geel I think sol Jeepersl That's a good guess, Don't fool around l Prove it. How's it going? That went over like a lead balloon. So-o-o? How's that grab you? You're al- right, the world's all wrong. WHO'S WHO FAVORITE PAS TIME Talking Boosting Morale. Shooting cats Driving Taking Marie out. Being with Spike. Trinkie Writing to Stan. Riding around. Sleeping Being with Dave. Going out with Butch, Writing love letters. Caring for Chickens, 61 PET HA TE Motorcycle I ackets Calories Work Egg plant Chevies Boredom School Gossip Sports School Liver Homework School Sitting still FAVORITE HANGOUT School Library No. Sunderland The hills of Leverett Leader's No. Main St. Green '46 Ford. Washington St. Dof 's Home Home Home Yellow Chevie. Northway's Snack Bar AMBITION Be a good teacher. 7 P P P To go to college. To be a good nurse. To go on to school. To travel. ? 7 2 To be a file clerk. To have a naval career. To be an accountant. To be a good nurse. Be an X -Ray technician. Kinda makes you wonder. To be the best, or better. SENIOR SUPERLATIVES MOS T POPULAR SENIOR WHO HAS DONE THE MOST FOR D. H. S. BEST ALL-ROUND MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED DETENTION ROOM FAVORITE BEST ATHLETE BEST HUMORED BEST LOOKING BEST DRESSED PEPPIEST BEST THESPIAN MOST DEPENDABLE WOMAN HATER MAN HATER BEST SCHOLAR QUIETEST MOST TALENTED MOST MISCHIEVOUS MOST SERIOUS CLASS BABY SILLIEST CLASS HEARTBREAKER TEACHER'S PEST WRIGLEY 'S BEST CUSTOMER SCHOOL HATER MOST TALKATIVE CLASS DREAMER MOST AGREEABLE CLASS TEASE Robert Radowicz Robert Radowicz Richard Sagan Robert Radowicz Charles Wabeck James Rup Max Ames Richard Sagan Richard Sagan Malcolm Siddell Charles Wabeck Max Antes William Sarka u-un.-an Robert Radowicz Richard Sanders Robert Kowalski Malcolm Siddell Richard Sanders James Rup Robert Kowalski Guy l-losley Charles Wabeck Albert Charsky Guy Hosley Malcolm Siddell Daniel Apanell William Sarka Robert Kowalski 62 Kathleen Leary Kathleen Leary Marjorie Chapman Rosemary Childs Joanne Mono Marjorie Chapman Frances Carter Frances Carter Patricia Jekanowski Elizabeth Tkaczyk Sandra Mastaliz Rosemary Childs CUOOUOOOICOO Jane Barker Yolanda Russo Ann Rosenthal Carol Sanborn Joyce Beaudry Nancy Mumblo Patricia Jekanowski Wanda Marchefka Kathleen Leary Joyce Beaudry Nancy Scoville Carol Sanborn Joanne Mono Sandra Mastaliz Janet Thompson Joyce Beaudry WOUlDN'T IT BE FUNNY IF- no one skipped detention. the junior girls got lockjaw. the chemistry students liked chemistry. Yolanda Russo had never heard of hot rods, drags, and camshafts. Raymond Equi ran the 4-minute mile. the Seniors went to study hall for a change. Mr. Dowd put Rosemary Childs on the pay roll. Don Maynard were toothless, there were no freshmen on the honor roll. Dan Apanell discontinued his noon-time taxi service, the yearbook didn't cause any headaches. you could remember which Ottinger was which. Mr. Stub weren't so good-natured. somebody listened to the Proclamation at assembly. Janet weren't with Butch. the Aggie boys rushed to class. Mr. Frigard didn't read the Financial Page in the newspaper every morning. you could get at the milk machine at noon. the chemistry students could find their lab equipment. the seniors were reserved and dignified at all times. MUSICALLY YOURS Dear Inna mora ta What's happening? I haven't heard from you for Seven Days. Please come down from your Ivory Tower. Have I been Missing you? No, Not Muchl I feel like a Lonesome Polecat while Walking The Night Away at my post. Tell me, Are You Satisfied with just a Dog-face Soldier, or do you prefer that so-called Mr. Wonderful next door in the Blue Suede Shoes? It seems like I've been here gg Years digging Sixteen Tons of dirt making fox-holes. How I miss your Magic Touch. My tent is like a Heartbreak Hotel, but I'll Be Home to see you soon, l hope, my Long-Tall Sally. I'm longing to hear you say, Eddie, My Love or am I just The Great Pretender? I thought I Was The One , but perhaps He fyour Daddy-O J has been influ- encing you again. I'm hoping for the day when Church Bells May Ring for our Rock and Roll Wedding or are you too much of an Old Fashioned Gir1 for all that Razzle-Dazzle? Perhaps we could go to Lisbon Antigua for our honeymoon. lf You Love Me, my Dungaree Doll, say so, rather than lead me on, for It's A Sin To Tell A Lie. You'1l Never Know how much I Want You, I Need You, I Love You. If I get my leave next month, let's go for a Picnic to our favorite spot Down By The Riverside and watch the river by the Moonglow and maybe you'll Walk Hand In Hand With Me. If I come home, it'1l be on The Rock Island Line, So Till Then Burn That Candle in your window for me. It's Almost Tomorrow so I must close for now. May the Angels In The Sky watch over you. To You, My Love A1ways, Yours P, S, I Love You. 63 ALUMNI BANQUET 'C Sandra Mastaliz and Jane Barker seem to be enjoying themselves at the Banquet. The annual Alumni Association Banquet for the graduating class of Deerfield High School was held at the Gables Restaurant on Wednesday, June 20, 1956. Guest speaker of the evening was John Haigis Jr. from Greenfield, who gave an interesting talk on the conflicting versions of the Deerfield Massacre. William Connelly, a member of the class of 1943, and toastmaster that evening, introduced Sidney Osborne, Superintendent of the Deerfield public schools, who commented that this was his sixteenth year at this occasion, and who, in turn, introduced James J. Dowd, Principal of Deerfield High School. Mr. Dowd, who was seated at the head table with Mrs. Dowd, Mr. and Mrs. Osborne, Ronald Patterson, President of the Alumni Association, Mr. and Mrs. Connelly, Mr. Haigis, and Miss Peterson, class advisor, introduced the members of the class of 1956 and related the future plans of each. This was followed by a short business meeting of the Alumni As- sociation, at which officers for the ensuing year were elected. The newest members-to-be of the Alumni Association, the class of 1956, returned home with pleasant memories of an excellent chicken dinner, followed by an evening of dancing. 64 CLASS NIGHT PROCESSIONAL . WEICOME . . . . . . . . . . CLASS HISTORY ................... Written by Marjorie Chapman and Frances Carter GLEE CLUB SELECTIONS For Deerfield . . . . Halls of Ivy . ............... . CLASS PROPHECY ................... Written by Patricia Jekanowski and Nancy Mumblo PRESENTATION OF CLASS GIFT .............. ACCEPTANCE OF CLASS GIFT ............ CLASS SONG .................. Composed by Sandra Mastaliz CLASS POEM . ............... . Written by Kathleen Leary and Carol Sanborn . Class of 1956 . .Robert Radowicz . Marjorie Chapman Arr. Ruth B. Decker , , , , Stevens .Patricia Jekanowski . Robert Radowicz . Georgianna Ripka . . Class of 1956 . . Kathleen Leary CLASS WILL. . . . ..... . ........ Jane Barker, Joanne Mono Written by Jane Barker, Joanne Mono, Janet Thompson, Charles Wabeck GLEE CLUB SELECTION Moments to Remember. . . .... . . Alfred Reed PRESENTATION OF AWARDS .... . . Principal James J, Dowd Bausch and Lomb Science Award, Balfour Key ....... Deerfield Commercial Award. . Class of 1949 Award .... Class of 1950 Attendance Award. Class of 1951 Awards .... Class of 1955 Awards . Commercial Awards Glee Club Pins and Numerals Allan G. Keniston Memorial Award . by Stockade Players Readers' Digest Award . . . ALMA MATER ..... RECESSIONAL . . . . . . .Robert Radowicz . Yolanda Russo . .Rosemary Childs . . Frances Carter . . Robert Radowicz . . Marjorie Chapman . .Patricia Jekanowski Robert Radowicz . . Sandra Mastaliz . Yolanda Russo . . Assembly . .Class of 1956 GRADUATION it 4 5 , li 'v' 4-., f . I r ' ' ' JM I , f it PROCESSIONAL ....... .... C lass of 1956 INVOCATION ........ . Rev. William Fahey SALUTATORY Education--The Past . . Rosemary Childs VOCAL SELECTIONS ...... . . . Glee Club Cherubim Hymm No. 7 . . . . . D. Bortniansky You'll Never Walk Alone .... . . . Rodgers VALEDICTORY Education--The Future . . . Yolando Russo VOCAL SELECTIONS ........ .... G lee Club He ............ . Mullon and Richards May The Good Lord Bless and Keep You . . . . Willson and Stickles COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS . Dr. Shannon McCune, B, A., M, A., Ph. D. Provost, University of Massachusetts PRESENTATION OF AWARDS . . . . . . , . Principal James J. Dowd Pro Merito Silver D's--General Achievement Award D, A, R, Pin--Good Citizenship Award . . . Marjorie Chapman Alumni Scholarship Award ,.,,, , , Yolanda Russo Polish-American Citizens' Club Award . . . . . . Sandra Mastaliz Deerfield Teachers Association--A, G, Keniston Memorial Scholarship ....... . . Marjorie Chapman South Deerfield Parents Club Scholarships . . . . Joanne Mono, Rosemary Childs American Society of Tool Engineers Chapter Ioo Scholarship ........... . Robert Radowicz Montague City Chapter Diocesan Council Catholic Nurses Scholarship ......... . . Nancy Scoville PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS . . . Superintendent Sidney Osborne ALMA MATER . . ....... Assembly BENEDICTION . . . . Rev. Henry Rohrs REcess1oNAL . . . . . . .Class of 1956 66 GRADUATION Wg J L M SALUTATORY Reverend Clergy, Parents, and Friends: I have the privilege and honor, this evening, to welcome you to the graduation exercises of the class of 1956 of Deerfield High School. As you no doubt know, this is the last such program for this in- stitution, as my class is the last class to be graduated from Deerfield High School. Your presence here this evening, we feel, is not only a very great honor to and for us, but is also an honor for this institu- tion which has served as the public secondary school of the town of Deerfield for 32 years. We are ex- tremely happy to have you with us on this very important moment in our lives. Let us consider for a moment the significance of this event from a recent historical standpoint. Our forefathers and ancestors were unable to enjoy the privilege of a higher education. No doubt there are some in the audience who have not had the advantage of a secondary education. To many others here Deerfield High School has been the institution in which they pursued their respective secondary programs. For sometime an education was considered a luxury to which only a few people were entitled. There was no need for a person to be educated as long as he could take care of his family. Gradually people began to attend school for a few years. Those who completed the elementary grades were look- ed upon as being well educated, and those who went to high school were in the minority. A college education was something for a very privileged few, Today a large percentage of our population is rep- resented at college. Our people must be educated if we are to maintain the rights and privileges for which our fore- fathers fought and died. lt is our responsibility to see to it that we do not lose any one of our ancestors' democratic ideals. If the human race lacks sufficient intelligence and a broad outlook on life, then their ability to visualize and comprehend various people's viewpoints does not exist. Understanding is a requisite for harmonious living to promote a world of peace, and education must be deeply rooted in the foundations of all mankind here and abroad. America had failed to make this country understood and appreciated abroad until the recent development of the foreign exchange program, which involves the interchanging of groups or individuals in America with those of a foreign country for the purpose of familiarizing themselves with the background of another country and its people. This program has be- come extremely effectiveg and we are fully aware that no amount of economic or military assistance can ever replace a genuine interest in the culture and customs of other nations or of other people. Deerfield High School opened its doors to the students of the town as the public secondary insti- tution in the town of Deerfield. ln these past years it has served hundreds of people in their attempt to follow the educational program of their choice consistent with the extent of education which they de- sired and which was allowed by the varying economic cycle in our recent history. Including my class- mates before you tonight, there have been graduated from this institution 926 individuals. Since Deer- field High School was established, there have been great strides in public education. The development, on these grounds, of the Frontier Regional School is an example of this progress in mid-century public education. E A free education is especially vital today for each and every individual who will partake in the smooth functioning of this world of ours in later years. Think what might happen if tomorrow's adults were prevented from procuring a good education. Lack of intelligence would dominate such a group, and progress as we know it would not be possible. What steps would such a society take if our constitu- tion were suddenly endangered by another group from a foreign country or by a malicious political party within our own country? If we do not prepare our future citizens for intelligent citizenship, our nation will become insecure and fall into improper hands, thereby losing all the rights and privileges for which our forefathers made such tremendous sacrifices. Education must be planned with the utmost care, for the adults of tomorrow will be the images molded by the citizens of today. 68 VALEDICTORY EDUCATION THE FUTURE Schools, public schools, education, and school buildings are terms which are today more frequently spoken than ever before in our history. There are a number of reasons for this. Perhaps they are best summarized in this statement by Henry Steele Commanger in an article in Life Magazine: No other people have ever demanded so much of education as have the Americans. None other has been served so well by its schools and educators. Our schools have kept us freel All Americans are firm in their belief in the need for public education. The growth of our popula- tion has made education a pressing civic problem. As our system of education grows and develops in programs and in facilities, we must be mindful of certain basic considerations which have characterized it and which must be maintained if this system is to fulfill the high purpose of its origin for us, its products. We continue to hear of advances being made in the field of electronics and the resurgence of Mass- achusetts manufacturing to a very important place in this industry. Automation and automatic computers of various types are becoming more and more common in our industrial and commercial establishments. Tremendous advancements have been made in the fields of chemistry and medicine in the cure, control and prevention of disease. Synthetic fibers of all sorts are revolutionizing the textile industry and garment manufacture. These are representative of the factors which are contributing to the rapidly increasing complexity of our society. I All of this would tend to substantiate the often repeated contention that the pure scientist is always ahead of the social scientist. It almost appears that we are in a race with advancement itself. At all levels of government and industry every attempt is being made to rapidly increase the emphasis on science and mathematics. This attempt has a twofold purpose: one for military supremacy in the scientific fields, and the other for industrial supremacy in the increased competition in these areas. In consonance with this emphasis, our schools and colleges are increasing these offerings and requir- ing more study of mathematics and science. The great problem in many institutions is to obtain a balance between the humanities and sciences. What do these tremendous developments and attendant conflicts signify for us here tonight? We are leaving this institution to approach adulthood in our individual patterns. Many are planning to continue their studies in various schools and colleges. Others are planning to take their places in industry, agricul- ture or the armed forces. Each one, however, is leaving to take his place in our American society. For each, his own secondary education has been closely allied with parental guidance and individual religious practice. The aim of all of these experiences has been to bring us to the point where we can accept and discharge intelligently our responsibilities as citizens in a democratic American society regardless of the high degree of complexity to which technical advances may bring it. Our world is fraught by tension created by conflicting philosophies. Statism, by the term Communism or any other name having the same connotation, has as its basis a complete dedication to materialism. To over simplify this meaning, a human being has his value in terms of his material contribution to a state which is his master. He lives and dies by and for it. Our challenge as future citizens will be to prepare for a place in and enjoy this material progress while being ever mindful of our purpose in life in terms of the christian concepts and principles which are the very foundation stone of American democracy. We must be prepared to participate in and contribute to the growth of our society in a manner wholly consistant with the principles of our American heritage. If we fail this task, our education regardless of the height to which it may go, will have failed. Each of us is cognizant of this challenge. We are prepared to accept it and to discharge ourselves that our lives and your sacrifice will not have been for naught. I would like now to indulge for a moment in a bit of a valedictory for the institution which we leave tonight. I feel confident thatl speak for all alumni, past and present faculty, and friends of this institution when I express my appreciation for your efforts to maintain this institution and the many hours of toil which you have given directly or indirectly to its growth. Over these several years we have enjoyed the relationship of people from Conway, Sunderland, and Whately as class members and as graduates and consider with pleasure the contributions of these individuals to Deerfield High School. It is significant that this class is composed of members from all of these towns, the same towns who are now joining to form the Frontier Regional School District. As Deerfield High School terminates, we can feel proud that our community has directly benefited from Deerfield High School's contributions and that it is accomplishing a still higher purpose in being a fore- runner to a great new school. I speak for my class when I say we thank you for the sacrifice, devotion, and patience expended by you over these past years. CLASS HISTORY One day, a little child wandered into an old, building which once had been called Deerfield High School. As he was looking around, before him suddenly appeared a ghost. The child, taken by surprise, was about to cry out, when the ghost spoke gently. I am the Spirit of The Class of 1956, and because I'm the last class of Deerfield High School, I have come here to haunt this building. In September 1952, my first year here, my class proved to be quite outstanding. First there were elections of Leon Farrick, president, Janet Thompson, vice-president, Yolanda Russo, secretaryg and William Sarka, treasurer, and our Student Council Representatives were Kathleen Leary and Charles Wabeck. I was represented on the football team by Daniel Apanell, Leon Farrick, Robert Radowicz, James Rup and Edward Sklepowicz. Thanks to the help of Daniel Apanell, Leon Farrick, James Flynn, Andrew Paciorek, Robert Radowicz, Edward Sklepowicz and James Rup, I came in first in the Western Massachusetts Small School Tournament. Patricia Jekanowski showed my school spirit by making the Junior Varsity Cheerleading Team in her freshman year. Those representing the Girls' basketball team were Elizabeth Cayo, Sandra Mastaliz, Yolanda Russo, Nancy Scoville, and Rosalie Welcome. Besides my athletic ability, my dramatic talents were proven through the efforts of Yolanda Russo, Joanne Mono, and Janet Thompson in the Dramatic Club 's presentation of Peck's Bad Boy . In September 1955, I returned as a sophomore. To start out the new year Yolanda Russo, took over as president, Leon Farrick, vice-president, Robert Radowicz, secretaryg and Daniel Apanell, treasurer, Edward Sklepowicz and Patricia Jekanowski were elected Council Representatives. Jane Barker joined our class this year. That fall, shortly after elections, we decided to put on a dance, which would be a combined Freshman Initiation and Sophomore l-lop. The affair proved to be quite successful. Although the boys' basketball team didn 't come in first in the Western Massachusetts' Small School Tournament that year, the games were followed with great interest. Leon Farrick, James Flynn, Edward Sklepowicz, James Rup, Robert Radowicz, and Daniel Apanell participated. To help these boys Betty Tkaczyk was elected to the Cheering Squad, to make me one voice louder. When the baseball season opened, I found myself represented by Daniel Apanell, James Flynn, Leon Farrick, Edward Sklepowicz, James Rup, Richard Sagan, and Robert Radowicz, As for the girls' sports, Marjorie Chapman, was elected captain of the girls' basketball team. Sandra Mastaliz and Yolanda Russo also played on the team that year. The girls also played well on the softball team. Patricia Jekanowski, Jane Barker, Sylvia Wiles and Sandra Mastaliz received letters. Spreading my talents to other fields, I again displayed my acting ability in the play Arsenic and Old Lace, with Charles Wabeck and Anthony Laukautis playing their parts very well. In September 1954, I found myself a Juniorl How nice that sounded. Kathleen Leary was elected president, Marjorie Chapman, vice-presidentg Rosemary Childs, secretary, and Daniel A panell, treasurer, Janet Thompson and Robert Radowicz were the Student Coun- cil Representatives. The following members of the class were no longer with us: Donald Moro, Joanne Guerrin, Sally Washburn, Anthony Laukaitis, Patricia Marchinowski, Richard Lapine, Rosalie Welcome. During this year l undertook a Junior Fair. The event was loads of fun, and was considered a financial success. James Flynn was the chairman. In sports that year I again did my share on the football team with Daniel Apanell, Leon Farrick, James Rup, Robert Radowicz and Richard Sagan. Then the basketball season followed, and James Rup, James Flynn, Richard Sagan, Robert Radowicz and Daniel Apanell were squad members. Letters for baseball were earned by Richard Sagan, Robert Radowicz, Leon Farrick, and James Flynn. As for cheering, I added the skill of Janet Thompson to the team. With Joanne Mono, as manager of the Girl 's basketball team, and with Marjorie Chapman, Jane Barker, and Sandra Mastaliz as members of the team, we were certainly doing our share to help, Letters for Girls' softball were earned by Patricia Jekanowski, Sandra Mastaliz, and Joanne Mono. I felt quite proud of myself that year taking part in the play, Bell, Book, and Candle. It was a great success, with the help of two juniors in the cast: Charles Wabeck, and Sandra Mastaliz, whose per- formances were great. We had a wonderful time our junior year, planning and putting on the Junior Prom. It was held in February, and proved the social event of the year. Kathleen Leary was chosen Queen. Yolanda Russo, Marjorie Chapman, Sandra Mastaliz, and Carol Sanborn were her attendants. In September, 1955, l returned as a senior, the year for which we had been waiting so long. Robert Radowicz was elected presidentg Marjorie Chapman, vice-president, Rosemary Childs, secretary, and Daniel A panell, treasurer. Kathleen Leary and Richard Sagan were elected Student Council Representatives. The following students left our class: Kenneth Rose, Jeanette Cooley, Edward Sklepovvicz, Janet Tkaczyk, Leon Farrick, James Flynn, Dorothy Henderson. In October of that year, my final year, I suffered a great loss, when my homeroom teacher, Mr. Allan Keniston, died very suddenly. This loss greatly affected the entire student body. As the year progressed, many senior events arose. The first was the selection of our D.A.R. girl. Marjorie Chapman was the seniors' choice. And then followed Good Government Day elections. Kath- leen Leary was elected to go to Boston with Yolanda Russo as the alternate. Soon after, Student Exchange Day arrived, and I had a wonderful time that day entertaining Spring- field Technical High Students at Deerfield. I was represented at their school in Springfield by Marjorie Chapman, Yolanda Russo, and Kathleen Leary, and Robert Radowicz. The football season opened, and I was well represented on the team by Daniel Apanell, Robert Rodowicz, James Rup, and Richard Sagan. During the basketball season, Robert Rodowicz, James Rup, and Richard Sagan were senior members for the boys, and on the girls' basketball team, the seniors were Marjorie Chapman, elected captain, and Sandra Mastaliz. That year Sandra Mastaliz made the cheering squad, while Patricia Jekanowski and Betty Tkaczyk were co-captains of that team. Basketball was greatly enjoyed by players and spectators, but before I knew it, spring events were in the foreground. Baseball was once again a part of D.H.S. and a great team we did have. The seniors on the team were Robert Radowicz, James Rup, and Richard Sagan, and this was their last season on the Deer- field baseball roster. . Very quietly and very suddenly the year was coming to a close. For on June 2, 1956, the juniors and seniors put on the only formal dance of the year, The Senior-Junior Prom, which carried out a Hawaiian theme. Yolanda Russo was chosen queen, with Patricia Jekanowski, Kathleen Leary, Anne Rosenthal as her attendants. But this dance was only one of the wonderful senior events, for the Class Picnic followed at Babbs Beach, where all the seniors went swimming, boating, roller skating, and naturally stuffed themselves with all types of delicious foods and drinks. Speaking of food, what a nice banquet the alumni gave my class on June 20 at the Gables! That last week of school was a busy one for the class of 1956, for the following night after the Banquet Class Night was held in the gymnasium, and then on June 22, 1956, the last and main event of Senior week was their graduationg and this night was important to them and to all former graduates, because this was the last class ever to graduate from Deerfield High School. CLASS PROPHECY On a lovely night in the month of June The breezes carried the sweetest tune. People, from far and wide, started gathering all around, For this was a song which has a familiar sound. And by following the strains of this music so clear, They find themselves, on the fields of old Frontier. For there, on the field, was the gathering of a clan, But, behold the gathering was not of man. Around the fireside were figures galore Singing the school song of years before, Then everyone knew that the Spirits of DEERFIELD HIGH Had all convened to reminisce years gone by. As the hours passed on, many tales were told. Then, the last of the Spirits stood tall and bold, About the class of 56 he had much to say Of the whereabouts of each on that very day. For all their futures had turned out just right, And these are the prophecies related that night. MAX ANTES-owner of the Antes Construction Company, which is now in the process of straightening all the roads in Conway. DANIEL APANELL- has recently received notice that he has been appointed Captain of the Massachusetts State Police Force. He has also been informed that his suggestion on using Chevrolets instead of Fords as Cruisers, had been approved favorably. JA NE BARKER-the greatest woman game hunter has just returned from a Safari hunt. It seems that Jane's former interest in hunting, fishing, and skiing has certainly paid off. JOYCE BEAUDRY-being so fond of Polish music, Joyce has opened her own Polish night club, The African Polka Club in South Africa to teach the natives her favorite step. FRANCES CARTER-has had much practice and experience in trading cars. As a result she has become the greatest woman auto dealer in the country. MARJORIE CHAPMAN-is now the owner of the one and only popular home cooking restaurant of its kind in New England. Her recipes are unequaled anywhere and are even published for those abroad. ALBERT CHARSKY-is now the biggest ranch owner in Wyoming who has just introduced an entirely new breed of sheep, GUY HOSLEY-Guy is the chairman of The National School Board whose aim is to develop new ways to better interest students in school. PATRICIA JEKANOWSKI-has become known for her interest in Ancient Art, and her latest expedition has taken her to the lncarum in Peru. ROBERT KOWA LSKI-Bob 's career in Pharmacy work has led him to become the President of the Manhattan Pharmaceutical Supply house. KATHLEEN LEARY-Kathy 's book, which tells of her experience as a trained Juvenile Delinquent Psycholo- gist, is now on the best seller list. 72 WA NDA MARCHEFKA-was voted in the recent elections by the citizens of tomorrow as the best represen- tative of the people in voicing their complaints about all governmental conditions which they feel unsat- isfactory to them. SANDRA MASTALIZ-Sandy is the director of the world famous L'elco1e des enfant pour les acteurs et les actrices :I Paris, France. JOANNE MONO-Jo's experience on the year book plus her teaching career has certainly been of great value in her position as Editor of the World Newspaper, which is issued for all countries of the United Nations. NANCY MUMBLO-is now governess for the children of King Charles of England. ROBERT RADOWICZ-Bob is the head surveyor of the land between Silver Lane in Sunderland and Leverett. He believes there are possibilities of constructing a possible short cut, instead of the old dirt road where many people have unfortunately gotten stuck. ANN ROSENTHAL-Ann's zest for square dancing has remained with her. She now has a hall where she conducts weekly square dances which are enthusiastically attended. YOLANDA RUSSO-Landa has finally attained her goal of traveling around the world. She is now ending her visit with Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco and their eight children. From there she will cross the Mediterranean to French Morocco to visit the troops of the Foreign Legion. JAMES RUP-Jimmy received the honor of being the best jet flyer in the United States Air Force. RICHARD SAGAN-Dick has been awarded an Oscar for being the greatest comedian. Dick's contagious laughter has wowed the entire nation. CAROL SANBORN-Carol is the chief singing entertainer on the daily Interplanetary Rocket . RICHARD SANDERS-Dick has recently become owner of the biggest passenger ship in the world. WILLIAM SARKA-is known to be the first person in the world ever to own more than a vingtillion Q a thousand noven decilionj or for you common folk--followed by 63 zeros. NANCY SCOVILLE-is the leading manufacturer of chewing gum. She has recently invented the Silent Snapper. This gum snaps for the individual chewer, but is unheard by the teachers. JANET THOMPSON-and ROSEMARY CHILDS-have just been named the co-directors of the X-ray division of the U. S. Medical Association. ELIZABETH TKACZYK-besides being happily married has a career modeling her lovely hair for famous shampoo companies. CHARLES WABECK-Charlie, from his success in the poultry field, has left a large trust fund to be used in the form of a scholarship for students interested in the cross breeding of chickens. The 56 Spirit has told his tale Which has been in great detail. Then came the time for all to disperse And here we bring an end to our verse. CLASS WILL We, the class of 1956, being of sound mind, memory and judgement, do hereby make, declare and publish this to be our last will and testament. We do earnestly desire that these, our last requests, be carried out. To MR. OSBORNE, we leave a racing car so that he may get to his destination a little faster. It seems that that Ford of his just doesn 't go like to used to. To MR. DOWD, we leave a silent buzzer for the telephone, whose ring he abhors. To MISS PETERSON, we leave a hassock so that she may relax in her back yard after working so hard with the seniors all year. To BETTY HOLLINGSWORTI-l, we leave a refrigerator so that she won't have to pinch her pennies to buy one. To MR. MOCZULEWSKI, we leave a heavy foot so that he may be able to accelerate his car a little more. We understand that 25 M. P. H. is his limit. To MR. ALDRICH, we leave a sparkler to brighten up future Chemistry classes and to avoid the dull outlook of this year's class. To MISS KIMBA LL, we leave a megaphone so that she may be heard in study hall. To MR. FRIGARD, we leave a Medal of Honor for finally breaking down and buying a new car. To MRS. AYERS, we leave a pair of lightning rods so as to reduce the danger of her horses being struck by lightning. To MR. SPENCER, we leave an extra plan book to enable him more easily to plan his many class activities, extra home room assignments and dramatic club rehearsals. To MRS. GARBER, we leave a ruler so that she may measure the falsity and truth of the endless excuses given to her by members of her girls' Physical Education Classes. To MRS. La PLA NTE, we leave an extra pane of glass so that, when hot weather comes, she will be able to close her car windows. To MRS. DECKER, we leave a filing cabinet for all the copies of music which she has accumulated in the past years. To MRS. ROTHSTEIN, we leave, free of rent, an apartment for which she has been diligently searching. To MR. PARKER, we leave a new truck for the Aggie Department to replace the one which the senior boys have worn out. To MR. STOBIERSKI, we leave a sign which reads PUT ALL REFUSE IN THE TRASH BARREL. To MR, TAYLOR, we leave a push cart so that he can easily move all his equipment from room to room. To MR. O'BRIEN, we leave a pair of water wings in case he ever capsizes in a swan boat again. To MR. BORON, we leave a side car to put on the floor waxer to accomodate more little children. Because of the recent addition to his family, he'll need one. To MRS. MARCOULLIER, we leave a large apron for her to wear while playing with the little children. MAX ANTES leaves the famous hammer and nails which have been used in the construction of so many props for various social events to Dick Grybko, so that Dick may succeed Max as head carpenter, DANNY APANELL bequeaths a jump rope to Marty Rockwood, who leads all other underclassmen in skipping school at the present time. JANE BARKER leaves her extended research material on the manufacture of plastic fingernails to Georginna Ripka. lf Georgie can complete the research, we are certain that she will benefit by it. JOYCE BEAUDRY wills to Jane Grybko an egg beater so that Janie will be able to beat all the others out of home room at noon. Maybe she can break Joyce's record. FRAN CARTER leaves to John Whalen a copy of the sheet music entitled AULD LANG SYNE , which inspired her to renew an old 8th grade acquaintance. We know that John remembers one particular 8th grade classmate very well. MARGIE CHAPMAN bequeaths to Barbara Melnik a book of suggestions on how to keep that special Deerfield Academy boy close at hand, even after high school. We know that Barbara will find this very useful. CLASS WILL ALBERT CHARSKY, leaves his pick-up truck to Skippy Wynne, who has difficulty in picking up his date for a dance. ROSEMARY CHILDS leaves a scooter to Estelle Pekarski, to make it possible for her to cover more ground in running office errands. GUY HOSLEY, who is so talented in handing out a line to the girls, leaves his old one to Billy Tereshko. We feel that Billy is quite capable of using it to the best advantage. PAT JEKANOWSKI wills to Beverly Walsh a sample from her endless wardrobe, so that Beverly may continue to fill her closet as full as Pat's is now. BOB KOWALSKI leaves a book of international law and legal phraseology to Tony Plaza in order to liven up future problems classes. KATHY LEARY bequeaths her long string of broken hearts to Linda Miller. We understand that Linda needs only a few more to break Kathy 's record. WANDA MARCHEFKA leaves to Evelyn Konvelski the bottle of nail polish which she used so of- ten in English class. She says that it was an excellent way to polish up on her English. SANDRA MASTALIZ leaves a black shawl to Lois Anderson to begin her costume for next year's play. We hope that Lois will play the role of a simple elderly lady as well as Sandra has in past years. JO MONO leaves an alarm clock to Anne Taylor so that she may get to school on time. It is in excellent condition, as Joanne could never remember to wind it. NANCY MUMBLO bequeaths her king-size mailbox, which she has used for so many air-mail letters, to Nancy Hubbard, whose correspondence has been overflowing lately. NANCY SCOVILLE leaves to Joan Legac an unfinished string of railroad tickets to Connecticut. Nancy and Joan seem to have the same reason for wanting to leave Massachusetts. JANET THOMPSON leaves a ball and chain to Butch Farrick ----- she will keep the key. BETTY TKACZYK leaves a diamond ring to Marie Podlesney, so that Betty's engaged spot on the cheering squad won 't be vacant. CHARLIE WABECK bequeaths his old pair of rubber-soled shoes to Walter Pekarski so that he may surprise as many people with his presence as Charlie has. BOB RADOWICZ wills a well-worn soapbox to Don Maynard, who has already shown great politi- cal prospects. ANN ROSENTHAL leaves her secret of silence to Jane Laskoski. JIM RUP leaves a bottle of Johnson's baby shampoo from his huge stock to David Watts to keep his hair as shiny and soft as Jim's. Perhaps it will encourage David's waves. YOLA NDA RUSSO bequeaths to Eunice Antes this worn volume of Popular Mechanics, which she studied so faithfully so that she could talk intelligently about cars to Spike. We understand that Yolanda has memorized the book so that she no longer needs it. DICK SAGAN leaves his much-used map of the shortest route to Greenfield to Tony Ostrowski so that he may arrive more quickly at his rendezvous. CAROL SANBORN leaves her Air Force wings to Jon Chickey so that he may be able to really fly when he goes riding with some of his buddies. DICK SANDERS wills his cowboy boots to Henry Kocot in order to elevate him so that standard tractors will not have to be modified to allow him to participate in contests. BILL SARKA leaves his address book to Leonard Winsky. Since it is empty, Leonard will have plenty of room for all the addresses that will not fit in his old little black book. In witness thereof, we, the class of IO56, do hereby set our hand and seal, this twenty-first day of June, in the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty six. Witnesses: Signed: Joanne Mono Dennis the Menace Janet Thompson Sam Levenson Jane Barker Hal March 75 Charles Wabeck 32,5 jd 1 ,xx ny 'um .sg ,. 1 .. ' K s',' I JI. . .Q-x. U X ..u,.,.l'. Nv - Y' x N?-'f. N- A -by . . SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ma-- Robert Radowi cz PRESIDE NT I ,P- ,fs Rosemary Childs SECRETARY Marjorie Chapman VICE -PRESIDENT Qi' 1 Daniel Apanell TREASURER CLASS COLORS CLASS MOTTO CLASS FLOWER Blue and Gold The Virtue Lies ln The Strugle, Yellow Rose Not The Prize. CLASS SONG Memories, we'll always hold, Of Deerfield High, it's blue and gold, All the troubles and joys we've shared, Can never, never be compared. How the years have quickly flown, Through those years in wisdom we have slowly grown, Now the time has come to part, And we leave you, Deerfield, with a saddened heart. Tho' life 's road may be rough and long We know there 's one who'll help us along. And may we often recall The Deerfield motto Honor Above All. By Sandra Mastaliz 77 CLASS POEM As our final day is drawing near Our thoughts return to days passed here, These days, long, will linger true As the best hours, we ever knew. Yet, there is a mistiness of the eye In the soberness of bidding goodby. For out into the world we go Onward to life 's winding road. Even though obstacles, first, will us befall Goals in life are hopes of us all. By much labor will we these attain For hard effort is never in vain. Always in the core of each of our hearts Dear Alma Mater, you will be a part As we valiantly face the road of strife Farewell to all who were a part of our life. By Kathleen Leary ALMA MATER In the hills Qf Old New England, Deerfield's name is known, Loved by all her sons and daughters Calling them her own. ..,.,k ,,. ALMA MATER Deerfield High School Alma Mater Shout it to the sky, Sing the praises of old Deerfield, Hail to Deerfield High. Compliments of DEERFIELD IIIEE SEIIEEL ALUMNI ASSEEIATIEE Since 1882 Franklin County's Great Family Shopping Center WlLSllll'S DEPARTMENT S'l'llllE Greenfield , Mass . S. K. NELSON COMPANY South Deerfield, Massachusetts Pyrofax Bottled Gas Superior Service Tel. NO 5-2123 or NO 5-2122 Compliments of EQUl'S We feature Durand's and Schrafft's Chocolates 41 Sugarloaf St. So. Deerfield, Mass. Safe Deposit Boxes Personal Loans CONWAY NATIONAL BANK Conway Mass, Savings Dept. Checking Accts. Our 101th year as a New England Counting House Compliments of CONWAY SAVINGS BANK Conway, Mass. Best Wishes CARL'S TEA ROOM For Dinner or a Snack Homemade lce Cream Main Street Greenfield Compliments of PAT'S PACKAGE STORE QCorsiglia 'sl Greenfield, Mass . Wllzll zlllll Wllzll-FM Franklin County's Own Radio Station So. Deerfield Area News with Evelyn Burtt Monday thru Saturday at 8:30 A. M, Compliments of THE SPORTSMAN'S MOTEL Route 55 Hatfield, Mass. T . V . Air Conditioned AAA Roy Walker Chestnut 74131 Compliments of GREENFIELD SAVINGS BANK Greenfield, Mass . THE STOCKADE Steak - Sea Food - Chops Fountain Service - Sandwiches Homemade Pies Banquet Old Deerfield Compliments of LAPlERRE'S ELECTRIC SHOP, INC. You can be sure if it's Westinghouse Greenfield 8. Shelburne Falls You save more at the S and l ARMY AND NAVY STORE 239 Main St. Greenfield Compliments of RIST TAVERN Main St. Greenfield II1III'I'WIII MIlI'0II SALES, INC. Where Service Begins with the Sale 39 Beacon Street Greenfield, Mass. Telephone PR 3-3696 RALPH T. STAAB, INC. Ford Range Oil---Fuel Oil---Gasoline 78 Sunderland Road Tel. 1265 North Am herst, Massachusetts Tel. NO 5-4653 VALLEY CAFE Catering to Weddings - Banquets - Parties Route 116 Sunderland, Mass. Compliments of HARRY'S MEN'S SHOP Compliments of GRAY'S DRAPERY SHOP Established 1926 281 Main Street Greenfield, Mass. Compliments of THE HATFIELD CLUB BERNARDSTON INN Henry M. Kugler 8. Son Compliments of DEERFIELD PLUMBING COMPANY 22 Thayer Street SKllllSKl'S Insurance Farm Machinery Real Estate Farm Supplies South Deerfield Sunderland Eastlwampton GREENFIELD Power 8- Hand Lawnmowers 8. WALLPAPER 8. PAINT COMPANY Imperial Wallpaper Kyanize Paints and Artists Supplies and Floor Coverings H.A. Knapp 8. Sons, Prop. 33 Bank Row Telephone PR 2-6580 Greenfield Saw Sales 8. Service BEN'S SERVICE INC. Bridge Street Sunderland, Mass. Tel. Normandy: 503344 Auto Sales, Repairs 81 Complete Auto Accessories WALT'S SERVICE STATION General Repairing Gasoline - Tires - Batteries Sunderland, Mass. Tel NO 5-2169 Compliments of SZYCH PACKAGE STORE Brad Street Hatfield Tel Hatfield 4932 Compliments of THE HIGHWAY CLUB Stan 8. Pete Lisewslci West Hatfield, Mass. Compliments of WALTER'S FOOD CENTER l3l Main Street South Deerfield Tel. 5-2730 ln grateful appreciation for the many services rendered us by Deerfield High School and its faculty during our first production. THE STOCKADE PLAYERS For the Best Work Clothes, Shoe Repairs and Sundial Shoes See J. SZELEWICKI South Deerfield, Mass Compliments of PAClOREK'S MARKET Phone NO 5-2181 So. Deerfield Compliments of DR. R. A. MAHONEY BILLINGS' DRUG STORE Donald P. Wells Proprietor The Rexall Store Tel. No 5-3836 So. Deerfield Compliments of W. S. CASSIDY INC. Pontiac Sales Greenfield and Turners Falls BRAFF s. RICH, INC. 189 Main St. Greenfield, Mass. Complete Outfitters For Men and Boys Tel . PR 4-4344 Compliments of THE SENIOR CLASS THE JUNIOR CLASS THE SOPHOMORE CLASS THE ERESHMAN CLASS Compliments of GORDON AINSWORTH Registered Land Surveyor Black Hawk Delux Beef Compliments of FOSTER'S RED AND WHITE MARKET 207 Silver St. Greenfield Where Prime Beef is sold everyday at everyday prices Black Hawk Delux Beef Electric-Acetylene Welding Supplies and Equipment G. L. MERRIAM COMPANY Tel. PR 3-5436 54 School St. Greenfield, Mass . EASTERN TEXTILE COMPANY Distributors of Cotton, Nylon, Spun Rayon Woolen Dress Goods Power Square Greenfield Massachusetts Telephone PR 3-7516 Mirrors Auto Glass NORTHERN GLASS COMPANY Furniture Tops Plate and Window Glass Telephone PR 3-7096 9 Barber Ave. Greenfield Compliments of THE GABLES FOOD SHOPPE Banquets and Parties a Specialty South Deerfield on the Greenfield Road GREEN FIELD MON UMENTAL WORKS Distinctive Memorials 9 Mill St. Greenfield gee! 7Uc2z4ea 71am DEERFIELD ACADEMY NORTHAMPTON COMMERCIAL COLLEGE Founded T896 Business Administration Secretarial Science Northampton Massa chusetts Compliments of ATTY. JOHN P. LEARY Compliments of DEERFIELD VALLEY MOTEL Route 5 8. IO - Deerfield, Mass. On the route to Vermontand New Hampshire Resorts Stanley 3. Edith Watts Tel. No 5-2794 Compliments of DR. JOHN P. COLLERAN South Deerfield Compliments of KENNETH H. RICE, M. D. South Deerfield, Mass. Compliments of GOULD FURNITURE COMPANY Home of Quality Furniture and Kelvinator and Maytag Appliances I37 King Street Northampton, Mass. Compliments of STAN LEY'S BAKERY Bread and Pastry Baked Daily Special orders taken on Wedding, Birthday, or Party Cakes I7 Elm St. Tel. NO 5-2107 Anthony J. Ostrowski, Proprietor South Deerfield WI! Z. l 3 E VE BETTER GUTRIGPQ' is .Jw TII1 R2 Plumbing - Heating We Specialize in dIS N E 4 qfg' GEORGE V. CORSIGIIA COMPANY - Oil Burners - Fuel Oil Automatic Heafin 9 G enfie Id Our Contratulatlons and Best Wishes to the Class of T956 'k'k'kir'k 9r'k'k 'k THE FRANKIIN SAVINGS INSTITUTION The Bank on the Corner Greenfield M Compliments of COCA-COLA COMPANY 366 North King Street Northampton Massa chusetts Compliments of BlLL'S SHELL STATION Goodrich Tubeless Tires 451 Federal Street Tel. 3-9061 William Waite, Proprietor Compliments of BOND'S CLEANERS 8s DYES JOHN A. MARKWELL General Contracting Combination Windows 142 Wells St. Greenfield, Mass. Telephone PR 4-4115 Compliments of BlLL'S RESTAURANT Greenfield, Mass . SW! Pickles and Relishes D. M. JEWETT, INC. South Deerfield, Mass. The WM. H. MORRISSEY INSURANCE AGENCY Alice R.Morrissey South Main Street Tel. NO 5-2345 South Deerfield Res. Tel. NO 5-4428 HAROLD B. ALLEN, INC. Sales Service International Trucks Terms Cash Dial PR 3-6316 PR 3-7284 409 Federal Street Greenfield, Mass. HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SALES, INC. Sales 8. Service Lincoln Mercury 280 King Street Northampton, Mass. Tel. JUsti ce 4-6207 Compliments of GRAVES EQUIPMENT, INC. 210 King St. Northampton Telephone 3950 Compliments of HOSLEY BROS . South Deerfield Massachusetts The E. 8- J. CIGAR COMPANY Wholesale Tobacconists Northampton, Mass . MANHAN POTATO CHIP COMPANY, INC. Manufacturers of Potato Chips - Norma Lee Candies 92 King St. Northampton, Mass. Tel. 772 GREENFIELD DAIRY COMPANY Home of Snow's lce Cream Homogenized Milk 80 School St. Greenfield, Mass. Compliments of SILVER LEAF CAFE Greenfield, Mass. Compliments of THE HATFIELD CLUB BERNARDSTON INN HENRY M. KUGLER 81 SON Compliments of S. S. KRESGE 81 COMPANY Greenfield, Mass. WAlNSHAL'S Greenfield's Largest Furniture Store Tel. PR 3-3015 DEMOND'S Headquarters for Typewriters, Adding Machines 391 Main St. Greenfield Opposite the Library Compliments of SNACK BAR Federal Street Greenfield, Mass . GREENFIELD RECORDER-GAZETTE Gazette Founded 1792 Recorder Founded 1900 Compliments of DEERFIELD INN Deerfield, Mass. Congratulations Seniors FO STER -FARRAR COMPANY Hampshire Counties Most Complete Hardware and Appliance Store We Lead In Quality and Service Tel. JU 4-8811 I62 Main St. Northampton Compliments of THE DEERFIELD STORE Old Deerfield RED 8. WHITE SUPERMARKET Sunderland Your One Stop Store Cross Over The Bridge Compliments of LONNIE'S BEAUTY SHOP BORON'S MARKET Meats-Groceries and Vegetables Compliments of THE POSTAL DEPARTMENT Bondsville Phone 505W4 , South Deerfield Phone NO 5-4670 Cddfdd Pddbddv Edwdfd K 9dU' S 8' H Green Stamps Carlton Peabody Jr. With Every Purchase 22 Elm Street Free Delivery W, E. Sadoski Lawrence Stange South Deerfield OLD DEERFIELD FERTILIZER CO., INC Old Deerfield FertiIizers South Deerfield Massachusetts Tel. NO 5-2II5 Compliments of C0n'1pIin'1enfS Of J. H. ANTES GERMAIN'S GARAGE Representative For Eastern States Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer Conway Massachusetts Compliments of STACY'S VARIETY STORE We Serve The Best Sealtest Ice Cream Mass Compliments of DR. LOUIS S. BOEH Conway, Mass. Compliments of CHARLES J. DACEY Insurance Agency Compliments of SUN SET TRAIL TENNEY FARMS Milk - Cream - Ice Cream 338 High Street Greenfield Tel. PR 3-5258 Compl iments of your Philco Television Maytag 8. Bendix Dealer L. A. KOHLER, INC. Greenfield Turner s Falls Fine Flowers Since I907 YETTER THE FLORIST 525 Bernardston Rd. Greenfield E. PETE CHEVALIER Painting Contractor Chevalier Ave. Tel. PR 3 Greenfield, Mass. -5125 Compliments of THAYER STREET MARKET Stanley and Raymond Boron, Props. Compliments of DEERFIELD ST. MARKET Greenfield , Mass . MOHAWK MUSIC SERVICE Greenfield, Massachusetts Arthur K. Strahan Tel. PR 3-5897 DEERFIELD IUMBER CO. South Deerfield Compliments of WALT'S R ESTAURANT Tel. NO 5-9851 So. Deerfield Compliments of HOTEL WARREN Compliments of HAWKES CITIES SERVICE River Street Tel.-30, Conway, Mass. Tel. Northampton 865 ROSE'S RESTAURANT American - Chicken'n Basketand Spaghetti Dinners Steaks and Chops Italian - Pizza Grinders and Rqvioli Polish - Pierogi, Golompki and Kielbasa Dinners Near Laurel Park Route 5 Northampton, Mass Compliments of RlCI'lARD'S CANDY KITCHEN Homemade Candies Route 5 8g I0 Deerfield, Mass. Congratulations and Best Wishes to The Graduating Class of I956 McNERNEY'S INSURANCE AGENCY Helen C. McNerney, Agent Compliments of POLISH-AMERICAN CITIZENS' CLUB South Deerfield, Mass . BELL OF DEERFIELD Motor Transportation Tel. NO 5-2127 Compliments of FISHER'S GARAGE Complete Automotive Service Tel. NO 5-2060 Res. NO 5-9561 South Deerfield, Massachusetts Compliments of THE PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY Compliments of DEERFIELD PRINTING COMPANY MORRISSEY'S Blue 31 White Store Liquors, Wines and Groceries Compliments of Chick and Helen CHlCK'S LUNCHEONETTE Tel. NO 5-3885 Free Delivery South Deerfield Massachusetts Avoid Hasty Decisions THE HOURS of sorrow allow little time to select a funeral director thoughtfully, upon the known merits of his service. To avoid hasty decisions and future worry, get the facts beforehand . We will gladly furnish detailed information about our service upon request. DOUGLASS runnmssnvlcr Wilfred R. Toy, Director Amherst Tel. 920 Compliments of STONEWALL FLOWER SHOP Cut Flowers and Floral Designing Free Delivery 185 Sugarloaf St. South Deerfield Massachusetts NO 5-2596 Bernard Armes, Prop. Compliments of E. A. HALL and COMPANY Printers Letterpress and Offset I5 Bank Row Greenfield GREENF'Ef3'iSSOPERAT'VE CLARKDALE Fault FARMS 63 Federal sf. Greenfield Wes' Dee'fle'd Savings Accounts Home Loans Apples-PearS'GmpeS Double Incentive to Save Safety Plus Earnings Frederick G . Clark, Owner Eat Apples For Health Compliments of MAY'S BEAUTY SALON Elm Street South Deerfield May Redmond Turati, Prop. Josephine Wozniak Operator Phone NO 5-2331 Compliments of THE ROYL CLEANERS INC. 430 Federal St. Greenfield Dial PR 3-5475 THE WARREN KAY VANTINE STUIHO, INU. 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