Durfee High School - Durfee Record Yearbook (Fall River, MA)

Page 15 text:

ii i o ;i 3 Re-entering Durfee last September, we all realized that it was our last year here. We had to work hard for that diploma and knowing what it would mean to us, we all took precautions. Obtaining a high school diploma would signify four successful years at Durfee and maybe success in the world for years to come. Career Day, sponsored by the Guidance Office, was held in the Auditorium for the senior class. It interested us and helped us to con- sider the future more seriously. Our school sponsored three dances, the “Get Acquainted Dance”, the “Pigskin Hop” and the “Fall Frolic”. The cheerleaders and football players were honored at the “Pigskin Hop”. Durfee’s football record was four wins, three loses and a tie. Maybe we can’t brag about it too much, but we can certainly be proud of the fine team spirit and sportsmanship they showed us. Our cheerleaders, too. are people we can be proud of. Christmas season came with a special program presented by over MOO students. Then came something we all loved, our holiday vacation. The final of the Senior Debate Tournament was held at our as- sembly, with the negative team, consisting of Raylah Reitzas, Cecilia Philipe and Elaine Seigel the victors. Ronald Golz was elected Durfee’s representative to Student Gover 11ment Day. The Dramatic Club’s “Curtain at Fight” production of “Rebecca was enjoyed by everyone who attended. The Mid-Winter-Hop was as successful as all the other dances recently held. Durfee certainly showed outstanding ability in basketball. Knock- ing Attleboro out of the pennant race was quite exciting, especially since it gave us the opportunity of going to Boston Garden. As the Record Book goes to the press before Durfee starts baseball, we all know that they will have a successful season. Reviewing the three or four years that we have spent at Durfee, we look back to the good times we have had. Now we are looking forward to our class day, graduation, the prom, and the pride that will till our hearts when we receive our B. M. C. Durfee High School diploma.

Page 14 text:

J U J] J IMS § Next to the senior year the junior year in high school is probably the most memorable, and before we knew it September, 1950 had arrived and we were juniors. Joe Drayton, Ed Reid, Bob McMahon, and Bill Piche were among our classmates who displayed their talents on the gridiron. The Dra- matic Club was anticipating a busy year. Alan Hart and Marion Ferreira were two of its officers. Everyone was thrilled to see a large turnout at the first dance of the year, the “Pumpkin Ball”, sponsored by the Student’s Activities Association. Frank Patton was elected to head the Red Cross Council, with two other members of our class as vice- president and secretary. With all the excitement of getting back to school, football games, school dances and Dramatic Club presentations, the end of the first term came almost unnoticed. Nevertheless, five juniors attained All-A Honors and thirty were on the principal's list. Then came the impressive Thespian induction at which eight of our talented classmates became members. The annual Thanksgiving game was played at Alumni Field and although Durfee lost this heartbreaker to its strongest rival, New Bedford High, it was a most enjoyable and terrific game. December flew in accompanied by basketball, and the preparation of the music groups and Dramatic Club for their yearly Christmas presentations. Then came vacation and a new year 1951 had rolled around. Our basketball team was leading the Bristol County League. The javvees were the only undefeated junior varsity team in the Bristol County loop. Among those up and coming athletes leading the team were juniors Ronald Golz and Alan Freeman. Our musicians were still making headlines. In the middle of February a group of them left to take part in the All-State Orchestra and Chorus. Carol Booth, Wilma Taylor and Donald Bravo were a few of Durfee’s virtuosos. At this time the Dramatic Club presented the “Glass Menagerie” for its “Curtain at Eight” performance. Henry Tavares, one of the club's outstanding acto rs, starred. The Uilltoppers, winners of the Bristol County League Champion- ship, played in the Tech Tourney for the seventh straight year but lost in the opening round. Assemblies for SAA members were held, sparked by Harvey Fine, former Durfeeite, as Master of Ceremonies. The Music Department presented the Gilbert and Sullivan operatta “H. M. S. Pinafore”. The combination of the work of these two witty composers and Durfee pupils provided enjoyable entertainment for all those who were on hand. May rolled around along with election of class officers. Andrew Farrissey was elected president of the class of '52; appointment of the Hilltop editor. Dramatic Club presentation of “Four to Go”, a selection of Speakers Bureau members, the baseball season, the Records Club poll, and the unforgettable Junior Prom. Over one hundred couples attended and the affair was a wonderful success. Betsy Goss was the winner of the junior public speaking contest. Twenty one juniors were chosen for membership in the National Honor Society and were inducted at the memorable induction ceremony at the beginning of June.

Page 16 text:

£ N N CS ANDREW J. FAREISSEY President JOHN BIANCHI JOAN WINSLOW Vice-President S ecretary