Durfee High School - Durfee Record Yearbook (Fall River, MA)
- Class of 1956
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DEDICATION TO MISS MILDRED V. CARROLL, in recognition of her unfailing devotion to her profession and to the students of B. M. C. Durfee High School, the Class of 1956 proudly dedicates its Record Book. We accord to Miss Carroll our respect for her wisdom, and our admiration for her understanding and tolerance of youth. She has unselfishly given her time and effort as faculty advisor of the Home Room Directors and of the National Honor Society. Indeed, the success of these organ- izations could never have been attained without her counsel and service. So it is with deep esteem that we dedicate this book, which we expect to treasure all our lives, to one who has been an outstanding educator as well as a friend and advisor to the student body. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS OF THE B. M. C. DDR FEE HIGH SCHOOL It is my happy privilege to be allowed to congratulate the Durfee graduates of 1956. As the spokesman for the entire school staff and for the members of the School Committee, I wash you all the very best of happiness and good fortune. You young people leaving Durfee are going into a world that is in many respects one of the most exciting in history— one that opens up opportunities unknown at any previous time. You do not need to be reminded by me of the tremendous advances in science, technology—in the growth of leisure and of the other things about which you have heard so much which mark the social revolution of our day. I do not need to remind you either, that the same revolutionary changes have brought with them several problems ranging from insecurity of the individal to the un- certainties of world affairs. In any event, the nation needs and is looking for young men and women whose ideals of citizenship will be high—whose courage will be great—and whose intellectual training will be superior. Get as much training as you can. All of you, regardless of what part you take, must follow a course of study—must maintain the habits of mental discipline which your school has attempted to instill in you. Go forth with high heart but with firm determination and go, too, with the best wishes of all of us. Sincerely yours, PRINCIPAL TO THE CLASS OF 1956: You pause momentarily at a threshold today, happy yet touched by a fleeting sadness. Suddenly you realize what Durfee has meant to you in these few years that have passed so rapidly, and you are reluctant to leave the old familiar school. But no. The future waves you on. This threshold you must cross, and others lie ahead, fascinating, tantalizing, and ever challenging. There is work to be done, and you are ready to do it. To the extent that you have succeeded in disciplining yourself, your success will be rapid and sure or gradual and elusive. But successes there will be, despite the hazards of the way; for you have taught yourself throughout your school years to confront problems with calm, to analyze them with restraint, and to attempt their solution with vigor. If there is any one word of advice that I would give you now, it is this. Be a man or a woman of principle. Hold fast to the ethical and moral standards which you know to be right, precisely as you maintain your faith in God. Ignore the siren promises of reward without effort. Use your powers of discrimination to seek the essential truths in a welter of conflicting opinion. Above all, do not fear to reach conclusions of your own, weighing them in the balance of truth and justice. As you graduate from B. M. C. Durfee High School, my best wishes go with you. May you enjoy happiness and health, and may the years bring you success in full measure. FACULTY Ambrose F. Keeley, Principal Herbert W. Pickup, Vice-Principal Amasa F. Williston, Vice-Principal Thomas P. Cullen, Assistant Director of Vocational Guidance Yolande B. La liberte, Associate Dean of Girls Alice C. Harrington, Associate Dean of Girls Helen G. Amiot Eugenie W. Bent Clinton A. Borden Paul G. Buckley M. Dolores Burns Emily B. Campbell Joseph O. Carroll Mildred V. Carroll Nancy Carroll William M. Cleare Hazel M. Conaty James F. Conlin Mary F. Corcoran Angeline B. Crispo John T. Crowley Joseph B. D’Adamo Frederick A Dagata Margaret G. Dailey Armand A. Dallaire Edna U. Delahanty Margaret G. Doran Ruth N. Dow Edward B. Downs, Ruth Downs Wilfred C. Driscoll Romeo J. Dufour Grace M. Dunn Ralph J, Fletcher Carrie T. Foulkes Virginia W. Frost Elinor F. Gilbert Leonora G. Goltz Chester Gosciminski Frederic J. Gottwald Mary C, T. Grandfield Marjorie Gray Frederick J. Harrington John J. Harrington Margaret M. Harty Joseph R, Hathaway George C. Hoar Katherine L. Hogan Matthew S. Jagielski Frank J. Jordan Mary E. Judge Margaret F. Keefe Helena A. Kelley Daniel Kelly John E. Kilev Joseph J. Lawlor Herve B. Lem a ire Elizabeth L. Leonard Katherine F. Lomax Marga re tt E, Macdonald Earl V. Malmborg Grace L, Martin Rose E. Me Hale William B. Mcllwaine George A. Mitchie Stephen Nawrocki Ruth W, Newkirk Caesar Nobrega William A. Nugent Anne L. O’Neil Margaret H. Powers H. Elton Sanford Antonio A. Serpa Henry J. Shea Jose M. Silva, Jr. Charles D. Smith Dominick R. Sperduti Anna L. Sullivan Dorothy C. Sullivan Helena V. Sullivan Mary E. Sweeney Marion L. Torphy Louis J. Urban Barbara Wei 1 ington Margaret J. W ha Ion A. Wilson Whitman Helena H, Withrow Dorothy E. Wolstenholme Mary Yankopou los Kathryn A. Lenehan, clerk Florence M. Burns, clerk Ann T. Coughlin, clerk Lauretta K. Dahill, clerk HALL OF FAME Ten Highest Ranking Seniors ANN MARIE BARBOZA ALICE MICHAEL JANET BUCKLEY MICHAEL MICHALEWICH DANIEL HARRINGTON BEVERLY PADELFORD ROBERT LAGACE IRA SHARKANSKY EDWARD MELLOR AGNES SOUZA Class Officers President DANIEL HARRINGTON Vice-President ANTHONY ABRAHAM Secretary LEONORA MELLO President of the Students' Activities Association JOSEPH FAZIO President of the Home Room Directors GERALDINE PACHECO Editor of the Hilltop IRA SHARKANSKY WHO'S GERALDINE PACHECO MARILYN SOUZA MARY LE ME RISE 8 JUDITH SCHNEIDER MARILYN SOUZA PATRICIA SULLIVAN MOST DIGNIFIED FRANCIS FERRANCE MOST INTERESTING WHO BETSEY SUNDEL SHIRLEY BUMP WALTERBEN BALDYGA JANET BUCKLEY JANET BUCKLEY BEST SPEAKERS BEST ALL-AROUND STUDENTS MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED JOSEPH FAZIO LIONEL SPIRO DANIEL HARRINGTON IRA SHARKANSKY DANIEL HARRINGTON STAFF 1956 JOAN HOPKINS Editor-in-chief JEANETTE WOOD Assistant Editor SYLVIA DeBONIS Assistant Editor FLORENCE SINCOSK1 Typist ALICE MICHAEL Typist ROBERT GARDULA NELSON WETNSTOCK Business Manager Sports Editor RICHARD SHARKANSKY MYRON DREWNIAK Assistant Business Manager Assistant Business Manager WALTEREEN BALDYGA Typist JOAN VIEIRA Typist OFFICERS DANIEL HARRINGTON President ANTHONY ABRAHAM Vice-President LEONORA MELLO Secretary ANTHONY JOHN ABRAHAM Tony Arab National Honor Society 3, 4 Class Vice-President 2, 3, 4 Football 2. 3, Co-Captain 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 Speakers’ Bureau 3, 4 THOMAS E. ALECRtM Tom EILEEN ELIZABETH ALMEIDA Lee National Honor Society 4 Portuguese Club 2, 3, Secretary 4 Commercial Club 4 Office Aide 4 LORRAINE ALMEIDA Lorry Music Club 2 Portuguese Club 2, 3 4 MARJORIE ANDRADE MARION APPEL National Honor Society 4 World History Club 4 Dramatic Club 2 Volleyball 2 Junior Red Cross 4 16 ALBERT JOSEPH ATTAR .4 Class President 2, 3 Basketball 1, 2 Captain 3, 4 Varsity Club Secretary 3, President 4 Speakers' Bureau 3, 4 Home Room Director 2, 3, 4 FRANCES ANN BAB1AR2 Fran Commercial Club 4 Camera Club 3 Girls’ Glee Club 2 Volleyball 2 JOHN RAYMOND BAER Jack CAROLYN ANN BAILEY Lynn Carol Commercial Club 4 Volleyball 2 EDWARD BAILLARGEON Chick WALTEREEN A. BALDYGA Wain National Honor Society 3, 4 Councillor 3, 4 Prom Committee 3 Record Book Typist 4 Junior Girls’ Chorus 1 Senior Girls’ Chorus 2 17 ANN MARIE BARBOZA Shorty National Honor Society 3, 4 Home Room Director 2 Camera Club 2, 3, 4 Classical Club 4 Glee Club 2 Sanitation Commission 3 NORVAL ELLSWORTH BARKER Buddy Norv Varsity Club 3, 4 Track 2, 3, 4 MAURICE R. BEAULIEU Office Aide 2 Traffic 3 Audio Visual Aide 3 ERNEST E. BEDARD Science Club 3, President 4 Mathematics Club 2, 3, 4 Chess Club 3, 4 Library Aide 3 ROGER LOUIS BERNARD St. Bernard Traffic 3, 4 Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4 Thespians 3, 4 Office Aide 4 DIANE BERNSTEIN National Honor Society 4 Varsity Basketball 4 Junior Varsity Basketball 2 World History President 4 Spanish Club Secretary 3 Home Room Director 3, 4 JEANNE BERUBE World History Club 2, 3, 4 Camera Club 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Volleyball 2 PAUL R. BERUBE Dramatic Club 4 World History Club 4 Glee Club 2 ELAINE BISHOP World History Club 2, 3, 4 Junior Girls’ Glee Club 2 Senior Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Volleyball Captain 2 GEORGE ARTHUR BISHOP III National Honor Society 4 Class Secretary 3 Sanitation Commission President 4 Mathematics Club 4 Science Club 4 Prom Committee 3 PAUL A. W. BORKMAN Zorsh Health Councillor 2 Basketball 1, 2 RONALD J. BOTELHO Red Auerbach Home Room Director 4 Portuguese Club 3, 4 20 BARBARA ANN BRADSHAW Band 2, 3, 4 Music Appreciation Club 4 Commercial Club 4 World History Club 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4 Volleyball 2 AUDREY J, BRIGHTMAN MAURINE RAPOZA BRILHANTE Mot Portuguese Club 2, 3, 4 GERMAINE BRODEUR Gerri? National Honor Society 3, 4 Home Room Director 2, 3 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 All-State Orchestra 2, 3, 4 String; Quartet 2, 3, 4 Spanish Club 4 RITA C. BROWN Trix Trixie Class Secretary 2 Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4 National Thespian Society 3, 4 World History Club 3 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Hilltop Staff 4 RUTH JOYCE BROWN Ruth-ee Portuguese Club 2 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3 4 21 JANET E. BUCKLEY Buck National Honor Society 3, 4 Orchestra 2T 3, 4 German Club 2, 3, President 4 Music Appreciation Club 2. 4, Secretary 3 D. A. R, Award 4 JOHN BUCKLEY Jack SHIRLEY ANN BUMP National Honor Society 3t 4 Thespians 3, President 4 Dramatic Club 2, Secretary 3, President 4 Speakers Bureau 4 World History Club 4 KATHLEEN PATRICIA BUTLER Kathy m EDWARD BYINGTON World History Club 2, 3, 4 German Club 3, 4 Track 3 Basketball 1 Camera Club 2 ANNA MARIE CABRAL Numeral Club 3, 4 Volleyball 2. 3, 4 Portuguese Club 3, 4 Bowling 3, 4 Gym Leader 4 MARY NATALIE CABRAL Nat Portuguese Club 2, 3, 4 Commercial Club 4 Home Room Director 2 JAMES STEPHEN CALDEIRA Cal Basketball 2, 3, 4 Football 4 Baseball 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 German Club 3, 4 ELSIE MAE CAPETO Elite National Honor Society 4 Numeral Club 3 Softball 3 Basketball 3 Badminton Singles 3, Doubles 2, 3 ELAINE RUTH CAREY National Honor Society 4 World History Club 4 Mathematics Club 3 Health Councillor 4 FRANK CARREIRO Portuguese Club 1, 2 Hilltop Serenaders 1 Glee Club 1 Mixed Choir 1 HELEN MARIE CARREIRO Portuguese Club 3, 4 Office Aide 4 Glee Club 3 Volleyball 2 Health Councillor 1 PAULETTE CAYA Pal Volleyball 2 World History Club 3 Majorette 4 Office Aide 4 Glee Club 2, 3 ROBERT F. CHAPMAN Bob Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Traffic 2, 4 Home Room Director 2 Varsity Club 4 THERESE BERTHA CHMURA Terry Volleyball 2 Camera Club 4 Office Aide 4 Orchestra 2, 3 GENEVIEVE J. CHODKOWSKI Jenny Gen German Club 3, 4 Camera Club 3, 4 Volleyball 2 JO-ANN CIESLA B fondie Joanie Dramatic Club 3, 4 Thespians Treasurer 4 Commercial Club 4 Health Councillor 2, 3 Camera Club 2 JAMES EDWARD COBERY Jim Red World History 2, 3, 4 LAWRENCE JOEL COHEN Larry Science Club 3, 4 Mathematics Club 3, 4 EVERETT THOMAS COLLINS m Track 3t 4 Basketball 2 Traffic Squad 2 MARILYN J. COMMEAU EDWARD CONFORTI Eddie Home Room Director 2 Office Aide 4 25 MiMniiiiPiimwtTiwiBlifliiil in rr j i - IV VT 1 K NANCY COOPERSTEIN N mice Doc JKtfr ‘ -% National Honor Society 4 'm Speakers’ Bureau President 4 Hpi ...... .; « Dramatic Club 2, 4, Recorder 3 jHI ,«?•': ? •’ I Thespians 3. 4 «2 f Literary Club 4 ...JL • •• World History Club 4 . |P ' THERESA A. CORREIA jK Terry ' - iflHk Bank Cashier 2, 3, 4 r ■ wW : Portuguese Club 2, 3, 4 LESTER W. CORY Buzz Hilltop Serenades 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Bristol County Chorus 4 ELVIRA COSTA El National Honor Society 4 Portuguese Club 2, 3, 4 MYRON COSTA Dixie Health Councillor 4 Portuguese Club 4 MARIE E. COSTA SALLY A. COSTELLO National Honor Society 3, 4 World History Club 4 French Club 3 Home Room Director 3 26 ROBERT T. COURY EDMOND R. COUTURE Butch JAMES J. CREAMER Jim Hilltop Serenade! s 2, 3 Senior Mixed Chorus 2, 3 Glee Club 2, 3 All-State Chorus 3 DOUGLAS B. CROOK JOHN M. CROWLEY National Honor Society 3, 4 Hilltop Serenaders 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 All-State Chorus 3, 4 GEORGE THOMAS DARMODY Dann Gee Basketball 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 Baseball 1 Junior Red Cross 4 JOAN S. DASHOFF Spanish Club 2, 3, 4 Mathematics Club 3, 4 World History Club 4 Science Club 3 27 HELEN VIRGINIA DAVIS Givger Majorette 2, 3, Head 4 Health Club President 2 Softball 2, 3 Dramatic Club 2 Office Aide 3, 4 Sanitation Commission Vice-President 3 SYLVIA A. DeBONIS National Honor Society 4 Record Book Assistant Editor 4 Home Room Director 1, 2, 3, 4 Junior Red Cross Council Vice-President President 4 Speakers' Bureau 4 MARIE DeFUSCO Home Room Director 2 Camera Club 2, 3 Health Club 3 JOHN DeLEON Football 2, 4 Varsity Club 4 Dramatic Club 3 MYRON G. DREWNIAK Mike Mic Student, Council 4 National Honor Society 8, 4 Basketball 2, 3} 4 Track 8, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 Home Room Director 4 LOIS DOROTHY DUCKWORTH Ducky Glee Club 3, 4 BARBARA ESTRELLA Barbie National Honor Society 4 Library Aide 2, 4, Vice-President 3 Science Club 3 Camera Club 2 Portuguese Club 2 RONALD F. FAHEY Fay Track 1, 2 World History Club 2 PATRICIA ANN FALLON Pat Commercial Club Secretary 4 Audio-Visual Aide 3, 4 Volleyball Co-Captain 2 NORMA R. FARIA Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4 Thespians 3, Secretary 4 Portuguese Club 2, 3, 4 Commercial Club 4 JANICE E. FARRELL Jail Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Silver tones 4 French Club 3, 4 Chess Club 4 Science Club 4 NOREEN ANN FASTINO Nor Portuguese Club 2, 3, 4 30 JOSEPH P. FAZIO Joe National Honor Society 4 S.A.A., Councillor 1, 2 Vice-President 3, President 4 Home Room Director 1, 3 Speakers' Bureau 3, 4 JOHN JOSEPH FAZZINA Fuzzy Baseball 1, 2, 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 Varsity Club 4 HERBERT FELDMAN Science Club 4 Mathematics Club 4 German Club 2, 3 LORRAINE A. FELIX National Honor Society 4 Library Aide 3, 4t Secretary 2 Glee Club 2, 3 Volleyball 2 ALFRED FERNANDES t i FRANCIS JAMES FERRANCE Franny Home Room Director 3 Health Councillor 4 World History Club 2, 3 German Club 3, 4 Mathematics Club 2 Audio Visual Aide 3, 4 ANTONE C. FERREIRA, JR, T any Portuguese Club 1, 2 BARBARA DEBORAH FERREIRA Barb tf Health Councillor 1 Volleyball 2 31 EVERETT LOUIS FIORE m Band 1, 2, 3„ 4 Band Librarian 4 SHIRLEY A. FISHER Skirl 32 DELORES M. FONSECA Del National Honor Society 4 Volleyball 2 Home Room Director 2, 3, 4 Portuguese Club 2 WILFRED A. FONTAINE Wille Lump Lump Audio Visual Aide 3, 4 Camera Club Vice-President 4 DELORES FRANCO Del Delly Commercial Club, President 4 Portuguese Club 2, 4, President 3 Numeral Club 3, 4 Softball 2, 3 Volleyball 2, 3 MAUREEN C FRANCZ Mae Junior Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3 Senior Girls’ Glee Club 4 Camera Club 4 Volleyball 2 THOMAS FRIAR PATRICIA ANN FURZE Pat Varsity Basketball 1 Numeral Club 3, 4 Dramatic Club 2, 3 Thespians 3, 4 Home Room Director 2, 4 Junior Red Cross Secretary 4 33 ELIZABETH L. GAGLIARDI Betty Hot Rod Home Room Director 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Portuguese Club 2, 3, 4 EDWARD GAGNON Ed World History Club 4 ROGER J. GAGNON World History Club 2, 3, 4 Science Club 3 EILEEN MARIE GAIEGO Lee Junior Red Cross 4 Camera Club 4 Volleyball 2 MARVIN KENNETH GAMSON Marv Muffins Dramatic Club 3, 4 Thespians 3, 4 Boys’ Glee Club 2 ROBERT J. GARDULA Bob Home Room Director 4 Business Manager Record Book 4 BESSIE G1ANAKOS Bess Numeral Club 2, 3, 4 Volleyball 2, 3, 4 Badminton 3, 4 Softball 2, 3 Bowling 2, 3, 4 World History Club 4 LLOYD H. GINNS Band 2, 3 4 CECILE GITLIN Celle Dramatic Club 2, 3 World History Club 2 HOWARD EARL GOLD Howie National Honor Society 4 Mathematics Club 3t 4 German Club 2, 3, 4 DIANE GAIL GOLDBERG National Honor Society 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Senior Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4 Sitvertones 3, 4 World History Club 4 French Club 3 LILLIAN MILDRED GOLDEN Lill Literary Club 4 MYRA GOLDSTEIN My Dramatic Club 3 ELAINE SANDRA GOLLIS Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Senior Glee Club 3, 4 Junior Glee Club 2 Silvertones 3, 4 Dramatic Club 3 35 DALE ANN GOLZ Golzie Volleyball 2 DAVID JAY GRANOVSKY Dave National Honor Society 4 Hilltop Sports Editor 4 World History Club Secretary-Treasurer 4 Mathematics Club 3 Junior Ked Cross 4 VIRGINIA NANCY GRANT Ginn y Gin Numeral Club 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2 Basketball 2, 3 Volleyball 2, 3, 4 Gym Leader 3, 4 SARA BARBARA GREENBERG Spanish Club 4 Literary Club 4 Junior Girls’ Glee Club 2 Senior Girls’ Glee Club 3 DENNIS D. GRIFFIN Dennis the Menace PATRICIA IRENE GRIFFIN Pat Office Aide 4 Commercial Club 4 Audio-Visual Aide 3, 4 Camera Club 8 SHIRLEY I. GUILMETTE RONALD A. HALBARDIER Abbtf Ronnie ROBERT A. HALLIWELL Jack DOROTHY C. HANNON Chichi Dramatic Club 2 Office Aide 4 Health Councillor II Volleyball ,3 MARILYN J. HANSON Mai Hilltop Staff 4 Health Councillor 2 LYNNE JUDITH HARBER Hilltop Staff 4 World History Club 4 Orchestra 2 Office Aide 4 Volleyball 2 WARREN PAUL HARDING Hilltop Serenaders 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3. 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3. 4 Bristol County Chorus 4 Lead in Operetta 4 37 DANIEL T. HARRINGTON Dan Admiral President of Class 1, 4 Williams College Book Award 3 National Honor Society 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 HERBERT HAYDEN Herb Traffic Squad 2, 3 CAROLE JANE HENRY Junior Glee Club 2 Senior Glee Club 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Junior Red Cross 4 LOUISE PAULINE HIGGINS Cheerleader 3, 4 Home Room Director 3 Glee Club 2 Senior Glee Club 3 LANCE O. HOBSON Lawny Audio-Visual Aide 2t Chief Operator 3, 4 Lunchtime Operator 3, 4 Science Club 2, 3, 4 SYLVIA LOU HOLLINS Sy! Senior Mixed Chorus 3f 4 All-State Chorus 3, 4 Lead in Operetta 4 German Club 4 Silvertones 3f 4 Senior Glee Club 3, 4 38 ' NANCY A HOLT Nan Varsity Basketball 3, 4 Numeral Club 2, 3, 4 Gym Leader 3, 4 Volleyball 2, 3, 4 J. V. Basketball 1T 2 Bowling- 2, 3 JOAN F. HOPKINS Hop Record Book Editor 4 Secretary of Class 1 Secretary of S. A. A. 2 German Club 2, 4, Vice-President 3 National Honor Society 3, 4 ARTHUR LEWIS JACKSON Stone head SERAPHINA A. JACOME Sandy Junior Glee Club 1 Senior Glee Club 2f 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Portuguese Club 2, 3 Junior Red Cross 4 RENE F. R. JANSON Science Club 3, Secretary 4 JAN R. KARASEWSKI Polack Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 Tennis 2 Orchestra 2, 3 Band 2, 3 Dramatic Club 3 Home Room Director 2 MARLENE FRANCIS KING Mai Glee Club 2, 3, 4 PRISCILLA M. KING Pris National Honor Society 3, 4 Orchestra 3, Business Manager 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 1 Glee Club 2 ROBERT KITCHEN Boh Kitch Class Vice-President 1 Basketball 1 World History Club 2, 3, 4 Library Aide 3, 4 Health Club Councillor 3, 4 Sanitation Commission 1, 2, VERONICA J, KLEK Hilltop Staff 4 MELBA ESTA KUPERSCHMID Mel Dutchie Home Room Director 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Silver tones 3, 4 Senior Glee Club 3, 4 Junior Glee Club 2 Music Appreciation Club 4 BORIS P. KURIOTHOWSKI Bo Band 3 JOE W. KWONG ROBERT LOUIS LAGACE Bob National Honor Society 3, 4 Science Club 3, Vice-President 4 Mathematics Club 2, 3, 4 Home Room Director 2, 3, 4 Junior Red Cross Council President 3, 4 40 ROBERT J. LAWRENCE Bob German Club 3, 4 Freshman All-Stars 1 Basketball 2 SANDRA LAWTON Sandjf FRANCI5 P. LEARY Fran PATRICIA M. LEARY Pat 41 EDWARD NEIL LEVINE Eddie National Honor Society 3, 4 Mathematics Club 2, 3, 4 Science Club 3 German Club 2, 3, 4 DOROTHY LEWIS Senior Mixed Chorus 3 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 42 ROBERT DAVID MACHADO Bob Home Room Director 2t 4 Band 2, 3, 4 Health Councillor 4 INEZ E. MacKENZIE Orchestra 2, 3 World History Club 4 43 FRANCES MANTEIGA National Honor Society 4 Hilltop News Editor 4 Commercial Club 4 Health Councillor 1, 2, 3 Portuguese Club 2, 3, 4 RALPH MANUEL Sam Dramatic Club 3, 4 Thespians 4 Audio Visual Aide 3 RITA MARCIARIUE Portuguese Club 3, 4 Office Aide 4 Volleyball, Captain 2 Home Room Director 4 ROBERT E. MARCOUX Bob Traffic Squad 4 44 CHERYL RUTH MAYO Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Camera Club 4 JEANNETTE P. McDONALD Jan Volleyball 2 Office Aide 3, 4 Commercial Club 4 RAYMOND JAMES McDONALD Ray Mac Mac Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3f 4 Home Room Director 3 Vice-President, Secretary 4 Varsity Club 3. 1 World History Club 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 donald McGovern MG JAMES PATRICK McGUIRE Jim Mac National Honor Society 4 Dramatic Club 2t 3, 4 Thespians 3, 4 Science Club 3r 4 Football 4 Audio-Visual Aide 2, 3, 4 PHILIP L McHUGH Phil Football 4 Varsity Club 4 Basketball 1 THOMAS M, MEDEIROS T om Tommy World History Club 3, 4 Mathematics Club 2 Literary Club 2 Home Room Director 2 PETER MEHLHORN Pete National Honor Society 4 Band 2, 3f Business Manager 4 Science Club 3, 4 Mathematics Club 3, 4 BARBARA MELLO Commercial Club 4 Numeral Club 3, 4 junior Varsity Basketball 3 4 Varsity Basketball 4 Softball 3 Volleyball 2, 3, 4 fDMUND M. MELLO Ed Health Councillor 1 Basketball 1, 2 Portuguese Club 2 46 LEONORA JEAN MELLO Lee National Honor Society 4 Class Secretary 4 Prom Committee 4 Portuguese Club Vice-President 2, Secretary 3 Senior Mixed Chorus 4 NATALIE M. MELLO PATRICIA MAE MELLO Pat Camera Club, Secretary 4 German Club 3, 4 Volleyball 2 CAROL ANN MELLOR Commercial Club 4 Junior Gil ls’ Glee Club 2 EDWARD H. MELLOR Ted National Honor Society 3, 4 Library Aide 3, 4 German Club 3, 4 ROBERT W, MENDES Bob National Honor Society 4 Science Club 4 Audio Visal Aide 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 2, 3 Home Room Director 3 MANUEL RAPOSA MENDONCA Matniff T Rand 2, 3, 4 NATALIE MENDONSA Nat Home Room Director 3 Volleyball 2 Portuguese Club 2, 3 47 SALLY J. MERSEY Band lt 2, 3, 4 World History Club 4 Volleyball 2 Audio Visual Aide 4 Home Room Director 1 ALICE MARIE MICHAEL National Honor Society 3, 4 Office Aide 2, 3, 4 Record Book Typist 4 Bank Cashier 3. 4 Commercial Club 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 MICHAEL R. MICHALEWICH Mathematics Club 3, President 4 Science Club 3, 4 National Honor Society 3, 4 NANCY W. C. MILLS Nan National Honor Society 4 Dramatic Club 3, Secretary 4 Thespians 4 World History Club 4 JAMES CHARLES MORAN French,y Coach National Honor Society 4 Science Club 4 PRISCILLA ANNE MULLEN Pani Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Health Councillor 4 E. WILLIAM MULLEN Moon Home Room Director 4 Camera Club 1, 2, 3 Spanish Club 2T 3 Basketball lr 2 TED W. MYSLIVY Tippy Band lt 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1P 2, 3, 4 RAYMOND BARRY NESTOR Barry World History Club 2, 3 4 Mathematics Club 2, 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Prom Committee 3 HOWARD L. NEVILLE Howie JANICE I. NICHOLS Jan Health Councillor 2 Volleyball 2 SYBIL NULMAN Syb National Honor Society 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 Literary Club President 4 World History Club 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3T 4 Glee Club 3 49 DONALD WRAY OLDHAM Dmtuie Don German Club 2, 3, 4 Tennis 3, 4 Varsity Club 3. 4 LORRAINE T. OLIVEIRA Lorry Commercial Club 4 Portuguese Club 2, 3, 4 LUCILLE F, OLSEN Lon Numeral Club 3, 4 Volleyball 2, 3, 4 Camera Club 3 Spanish Club 3 Literary Club 3 French Club 2 ANN MARIE O'NEIL Camera Club 4 Volleyball 2 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 THOMAS DAVID O'NEIL Red Track 3 German Club 3, 4 SHIRLEY A. O'NEIL Skirl Camera Club 4 Glee Club 2, 3. 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Volley hall 2 50 BARBARA J. OSTAPOW Barb Bab 9.- German Club 3, 4 Camera Club 3 Literary Club 3 Home Room Director 2, 3, 4 ANITA G. OUELLETTE Neat Glee Club 2r 3. 4 Camera Club 4 World History Club 2, 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3 4 Volleyball 2 GERALDINE M. PACHECO Gerry Bunny Home Room Director 1. 2, President 4 Cheerleader 3, Head 4 Health Club Secretary 2 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 2 NATALIE PACHECO Nat Portuguese Club 3 4 Office Aide 4 I BEVERLY MAE PADELPORD Bev National Honor Society 3, 4 Numeral Club 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Mathematics Club 3, 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Badminton 2, 3, 4 ADELIA A. PAIS Portuguese Club 2, 3, 4 51 CHARLES J. PATTEN National Honor Society 3, Vice-President 4 German Club 3, 4 Science Club 3, 4 Mathematics Club 3, 4 Home Room Director 3, 4 PATRICIA E. PECKHAM Penny PAULINE MAY PECKHAM Paul Pecky Camera Club 4 Junior Red Cross 4 ROBERT JOSEPH PELLETIER Bob MADELINE PERREIRA Lynn National Honor Society 4 Commercial Club Vice-President 4 Portuguese Club 2, 3, 4 Volleyball 2 GERALDINE ELIZABETH PHELPS Gerry Commercial Club 4 52 WALTER H. PIERCE Walt National Honor Society 4 Golf 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 WALTER PIETRUSKA Walt Track 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4 Traffic Squad 2T 3 Basketball 2 German Club 2t 3 EDWARD PIMENTAL MARION PIMENTAL World History Club 2, 3 Commercial Club 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 LORRAINE MARIE PINEAULT Lor vie RICHARD PIRES Dick Rick Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Baseball 1, 2, 3 Varsity Club 3, 4 STEPHEN F. PIROG, JR. National Honor Society 4 LAURENT F. POIRIER 53 ROBERT POLSELLi Bob Home Room Director 2 Track 2, 3, Co-Captain 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 Health Councillor 4 LEONARD P. PONTE, JR. Lev ny EDWARD PONTES PAULINE A. PROULX Png Glee Club 2, 3, 4 ANN AGNES PROYOUS Annie World History Club 2, 3, 4 French Club 2, 3 Literary Club 3, 4 German Club 4 DAVID F. QUIGLEY Dave Q u iff German Club 3, 4 Traffic Squad 3 Track 3, 4 Basketball All-Stars 1 Basketball 2 CECELIA RAMOS Cis Celt Girls Numeral Club 2, 3, 4 Varsity Basketball Manager 4 Gvm Leader 3, 4 Vollevball 2, 3, 4 Softball 2, 3 Golf 2 ANTHONY RAPOZA 54 JOHN WESLEY READ, JR. Wes Hilltop Serenaders 2, 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 2, 3 Glee Club 2, 3. 4 Home Room Director 2 GEORGE W. REED Mike Basketball 2, 4 NANCY ANN REED Nan Home Room Director 2 Glee Club 2 Volleyball Tournament 2 MARIE REGO World History Club 2, 3 Commercial Club 4 Senior Mixed Chorus .3, 4 Glee Club 2t 3, 4 NANCY PHYLLIS REIS Nan Senior Mixed Chorus President 4 Lead in Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4 Music Appreciation Secretary 2 All-State Chorus 2, 3, 4 Silvertones 2t 3, 4 German Club 3, 4 WILLIAM Mt REIS Bill Portuguese Club 3, 4 LEONORA RODERIGUES Lee Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Portuguese Club 2, 3t 4 Health Councillor 3 Volleyball 2 NANCY RODGERS Numeral Club 2, 3t 4 Varsity Basketball 4 German Club Secretary 3, Vice-President 4 Home Room Director 2, 3 Volleyball 2, 3, 4 ADRIANA C. RODRIGUES Dtuma Hilltop Staff 4 Thespians 4 Dramatic Club 2. 3, 4 Volleyball 2 THOMAS J. RONCKA JOHN RUA Goreruor CHARLES SABER Charlie Band 1, 2t 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 World History Club 3, 4 Home Room Director 1, 2, 3 57 PAUL ANDRE ST. AMAND Saint Andre Football 2, 3, Co-Captain 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 4 Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 MAURICE ST PIERRE Mae Saint JUDITH ANN SCHNEIDER Judy Girls Numeral Club 2, 3, President 4 Varsity Basketball 3, Captain 4 Softbail 2, 3, 4 Badminton 3, 4 BARBARA A. SCHOLES Schotsie Glee Club 2, 3 Softball 3 58 JEROME DAVID SCHWARTZ Jerry Sc h war tzie National Honor Society 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 German Club 3, 4 Library Aide 2, 3, 4 Science Club 3, Treasurer 4 SANDRA SCHW1MMER Sandy National Honor Society 4 Spanish Club 2, 3, President 4 Library Aide 3, 4 Mathematics Club 4 Science Club 3 Dramatic Club 2, 3 M. CAROL SCULLY Cat Skull Science Club 4 MARIE JOANN SERODIO Joan World Historv Club 2, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Volleyball 2 IRA SHARKANSKY Shark Editor-in-chief Hilltop 4 National Honor Society 3} 4 Harvard Prize Book 3 American History Award 3 Science Club 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 RICHARD SHARKANSKY Richie Sharky Science Club 3, 2nd Vice-President 4 Mathematics Club 3 German Club 3, 4 Red Cross Council 4 Assistant Business Manager Record Book 4 JOHN MACHADO SILVA, JR. Rinky Band I, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Theatre Ensemble 2, 3 Home Room Director 3 Ensemble Club 3, 4 EVELYN LORRAINE SILVIA Eve Shorty Commercial Club 4 Office Aide 4 ALAN SINCLAIR Sivky Band 2 Home Room Director 2 FLORENCE ANNE SINCOSKI Sinky Flossie National Honor Society 4 Home Room Director 3, 4 Girls' Numeral Club 2, 3 Vice-President 4 Camera Club 2, 3, 4 Record Book Typist 4 NORMAN E. SMITH Sm itty ROBERT S. SMITH Bob Smitty Sanitation Commission 1, 2 Commercial Club 4 Aquatic Scholarship 4 Junior Red Cross Council 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 4 Glee Club 4 WAYNE P. SMITH Smitty Serenaders 2, 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 “Yeomen of the Guard” 4 Camera Club 2 Traffic Squad 3 ROGER THOMAS SOARES Rog Soar sic Portuguese Club 2, 4 BEVERLY ANN SOJA Bev Badminton 4 Basketball 4 World History Club 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3 Glee Club 3 HELENE F. SOLINSKY Hooey Office Aide 4 Spanish Club 2, 3, 4 Mathematics Club 3 Vollevball 2 Glee Club 2 ALICE ANN SOUSA Al Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Home Room Director 2 Volleyball 2 Portuguese Club 2, 3, 4 DAVID A. SOUSA Dave National Honor Society 4 Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4 Thespians 3, 4 Mathematics Club 3 Speakers Club 4 Hilltop Serenaders 2, 3, 4 61 AGNES MAE SOUZA Aggie National Honor Society 3? 4 Science Club 4 Spanish Club 3 Health Councillor 2 LOWS LAWRENCE SOUZAf JR, Portuguese Club 2 Band 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2 MARILYN JOYCE SOUZA Mai Glee Club 2, 3T 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Silver tones 2, 3 Portuguese Club 2, 3, 4 Commercial Club 4 Health Councillor 3, 4 IVY SPENCE Evy Glee Club 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Volleyball 2 LIONEL B. SPIRO National Honor Society 3, President 4 German Club 2, 4, President 3 Debating Team 3. 4 Student Council 4 JOSEPH EDWARD SPRINGER, JR, Joe Mathematics Club 2 FRANCES H. SROCZYNSKI Fran Franny Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Camera Club 3 Volleyball 2 DONALD ROBERT STEGMAN 62 WILLIAM LEEMING STEWART Stctvie Mathematics Club 2, 4, Vice-President 3 Speakers Bureau 4 Glee Club 2, 4 Hilltoppei's Serenaders 2 Science Club Treasurer 3 MARGIE AMY STRINGER Marge World History Club 2, 3, 4 Volleyball Tournament 2 Glee Club 2 BARBARA ANN SULLIVAN Commercial Club 4 World History Club 3, 4 Camera Club 3, 4 Literary Club 3, 4 EILEEN M. SULLIVAN Sully Volleyball Tournament 2 JANICE MARGARET SULLIVAN Sully Sul Girls Numeral Club 2, 3 Junior Varsity Basketball 2, 3 Gvm Leader 3, 4 Volleyball 2, 3 Softball 3 Badminton 3 PATRICIA ANN SULLIVAN Sul Sully Home Room Director 1, 2 Prom Committee 3, 4 Basketball 2 Spanish Club 3 Literary Club 3 Home Room Director 1 WILLIAM JOSEPH SULLIVAN Bill Sully Football 2, 3 Track 3, 4 German Club 3, 4 Class Basketball 2 BETSEY CAROLE SUNDEL Bets National Honor Society 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 Hilltop Staff 4 Junior Red Cross Vice-President 4 Home Room Director 3 Mathematics Club 3 63 CHESTER PETER SZARGOWICZ, JR. Chest Hilltop Serenades 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Bristol County Chorus 4 All-State Chorus 4 Track 2 THERESA MARGARET TAVARES Terry Portuguese Club 2, 3, 4 CAROL ANN TAYLOR Cal Tay Numeral Club 2 Camera Club 2, 3, 4 Junior Red Cross 4 Gym Leader 3 Golf 2 Dramatic Club 2 WALTER RICHARD THERIAULT Dick Basketball 1 Baseball 1 Varsity Baseball 2 RHONDA SHEILA T1NKOFF Roni Spanish Club 2, 3 Dramatic Club 2, 3 Glee Chib 3 FREDERICK A. TORNGREN Fred Swede Varsity Club 3, 4 Golf 2, 4 64 GERTRUDE ANNA TRIPP Gert Numeral Club 3 Senior Mixed Chorus 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Home Room Director 2, 4 Volleyball 2, 3 Bowling 3 ESTA UDITSKY Es National Honor Society S, 4 Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Varsity Debating 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Speakers Bureau 4 Dramatic Club 2 JOHN J. VALERIO National Honor Society 4 Science Club 4 Mathematics Club 4 Chess Club 4 ELECTRA F. VAXIVANOS National Honor Society 4 Chess Club 3, President 4 Debate Team 2. 4. Secretary 3 Library Aide 2, 4, Treasurer 3 Mathematics Club 2, 3, 4 World History Club 4 JOAN VIEIRA National Honor Society 4 Office Aide 3 Record Book Typist 4 LORRAINE B. VIEIRA Lorry French Club President 3 Silvertones 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Basketball Asst. Manager 3 Volleyball 2, 3 65 PAULINE ANN VIEIRA Paul Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 2 3, 4 Silvertones 3, 4 Bowling 3 Volleyball 2, 3 WILLIAM PIERRE VIOLETTE Bill Golf 3, 4 Hilltop Serenaders 2, 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 2, 3 Glee Club 2, 3 Varsity Club 4 BRENDA WEINSTEIN Bren Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Glee Club 2. 3, 4 Spanish Club 2, 3, 4 Junior Red Cross 4 Music Appreciation Club Secretary 4 NELSON M. WEINSTOCK Nel National Honor Society 4 Hilltop Sports Editor 4 Record Book Sports Editor 4 Speakers Bureau 4 German Club 2, 3, 4 LUCINDA WILCOX Cindy National Honor Society 4 World History Club 4 Library Aide 2, 3, 4 Volleyball 2 JEAN WILKINSON Home Room Director 3 Health Councillor 2 German Club 3, 4 Volleyball 2 RICHARD WILKINSON CAROL LINDA W1NEGARD C assie Speakers Bureau 4 Debating Tourney Winner 4 Public Speaking Award 3 Spanish Club 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 2 Science Club 3 THOMAS WONG Torn Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 Football 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 4 Home Room Director 1, 2, 3 JEANETTE WOOD Woody Red Circulation Manager Hilltop 4 Asst. Editor Record Book 4 Math Club Secretary 2 Health Councillor 4 Volleyball 3 ODETTE AA. WOOD National Honor Society 4 World History Club 2, 4, Secretary 3 Business Manager Hilltop 4 Home Room Director 1 Glee Club 2t 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 07 KEITH G. WRIGHT Mov MELVIN BARTON YOKEN Mel National Honor Society 3, Secretary 4 Thespians 3, 4 Dramatic Club 2, 3, Vice-President 4 French Club 3, Vice President 4 FRANCISCO ABREAU GILBERT CORTE PETER COUTROUBIS LOUIS CYR CHESTER DZIALO WILLIAM FAGIOLI MARILYN GARRITY LEON E. KENNEY ALBERT LIMOGE DAVID MACHADO DOUGLAS MACHADO ROGER OUELLETTE SIDNEY RAPOSA DONALD REMILLARD DAVID D. SULLIVAN RICHARD A. TERRY 68 ROBERT LEARY LIONEL VINCENT 52 - WE CAME ... - '53 Once we were freshmen. On our first day of entering Durfee we had heard the 29 peals of the tower bell which reminded us of the tradition and the fact that as the class of 1956 we were taking our places in making Durfee history. Although few of us knew Principal Charles V. Carroll, we shared the grief of the student body in the sincere mourning over his death. As freshmen we helped welcome our new principal, Ambrose F. Keeley. School work began demanding our attention, and when the first term marks were announced, we were proudly represented on the All-A list by Joseph Fazio. After attending a successful Get-Acquainted Dance sponsored by the S.A.A., the under-classmen found themselves an important spoke in Durfee?s social wheel. Soon, with the wave of a banner, a crank from a siren, and a cheer for the Red and Black, we were sw ept along to root for 4 successful football season. We defeated New Bedford in the tradi- tional Thanksgiving clash, 30-19, and that night we celebrated with the customary victory march and dance. As the year 1952 came to a close, we chose as our class officers . Daniel Harrington, president; Robert Kitchen, vice-president; Joan Hopkins, secretary; Joseph Fazio, S.A.A. councillor. During December came snow, the Christmas season, and basketball. The team of 1952-3 found many fans in the freshman class, and had a representative in A1 Attar, a Junior Varsity star and a Varsity substitute. Both the Hill toppers and the Whalers shared the coveted Bristol County crown that year. Our Durfee freshmen placed second in the 9th grade basketball tournament. In February the Dramatic Club put on the show “Our Miss Brooks'1, and we were astounded at the talent exhibited by Durfee students. Not long afterwards, the highlight of the Easter season, the Varsity Show, became the topic of discussion with most students. It proved, as always, a huge success. It was about this time that the Seniors began making wistful preparations for graduation; we were lucky, we had three more wonderful years ahead of us. 69 53 , . . and looked around . . . '54 The Fall River Sesqui-Centenial celebration was observed when our sophomore year began. Together with the graduates of Morton and Henry Lord we made up the largest class in the school. Moreover, now that more clubs were open to us as sophomores, many of us took an active interest in them. The football season came in with a roar and left with a bah—we lost to New Bedford on Thanksgiving Day. However, we had two lettermen sophomores plugging for us that year, Dan Harrington and Paul St. Amand. Banners were soon replaced by posters—the sophomore elections had begun. That year we chose A1 Attar, president; Tony Abraham, vice-president; Rita Brown, secretary; Hope Mercer and Joe Fazio, sophomore councillors; Joan Hopkins, secretary of the S.A.A. The annual custom of Christmas caroling through the corridors filled our hearts with good will and served to remind us of the traditions that are Durfee's. Accompanying the peals of the seasonal bells were the cheers from Durfee fans, urging the Red and Black quintet onward to victory. A1 Attar was on the starting five that year and Jim Caldeira, Mike Drewniak, George Reed and George Darmody found fame with the Junior Varsity team. Although we were not successful at Boston Garden, we did capture the County League title for Class A basketball. Both Shirley Bump and David Souza were members of the cast of Harvey which took top honors at the Massachusetts Drama Festival. The Spring Dance and Officers’ Banquet sponsored by the Student Council brought sophomore activities to an end that year, but we still had two more years ahead of us. TO 54 ... and liked ! ... '55 As juniors we shifted our books into Durfee homerooms— at last we were recognized upper classmen. A1 Attar again led as our class president with Tony Abraham, vice-president; George Bishop, secretary; Wally Baldyga and Dan Harrington, S.A.A. councillors; Joe Fazio, vice-president of the S.A.A. Once again the Durfee band tuned up, majorettes and cheerleaders practiced, and program sellers developed a selling approach—the football season had arrived. Sharing the glory of the squad as lettermen were Tony Abraham, Ray McDonald, Dan Harrington, Paul St. Amand, and Dick Pires. We defeated Coyle 20-7 that year and overpowered New Bedford 14-6. Soon students could be heard muttering speeches to themselves in the corridors. Public Speaking contest time had rolled around again and this year the topic for discussion was the Fifth Amend- ment. Both Carol Weingard and Lionel Spiro shared the award as best speakers. With Al Attar as captain and George Darmody, Jim Caldeira, and Mike Drewniak playing varsity, Durfee shared the league crown with New Bedford. Came April and every student turned out for the fabulous show presented by the Varsity Club. Our own Al Attar was chosen as Varsity King. Gerry Pacheco had already been chosen as head cheerleader and “Ginger” Davis, head majorette. Springtime meant prom time and through the efforts of the prom committee, using April Showers as their theme, our Junior Prom was a huge success. Among the honors received by our junior class members were the Williams’ Book award by Daniel Harrington, the Harvard Book and American History awards by Ira Sharkansky, and the Mathematical Association of America Award by Arthur Jackson. The National Honor Society inducted 25 junior members and many students received deltas and certificates at the awards assembly in June. The traditional Founders7 Day assembly for juniors brought to mind a nostalgic but exciting fact—we were now approaching our last and most important year of all. 71 55 - WE'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER - '56 Our senior year—it has come all too soon and yet we had thought we’d never reach it. The Hilltop, our school paper, is now staffed by us seniors with Ira Sharkansky as editor. Daniel Harrington is our new class president; Tony Abraham, vice-president; Leonora Mello, secretary; Wally Baldyga and Mike Drewniak. S.A.A, councillors, Jos Fazio, president of the S.A.A.; Joan Hopkins, editor of the Record Book and Bob Gardula business manager. This year we had three football co-captains; Dan Harrington, Tony Abraham, and Paul St. Amand. As a happy finale to football in our years at Durfee, we defeated New Bedford on Thanksgiving Day. Tony Abraham received the Jake Reagan Memorial trophy and Dick Fires the Don Trevisano lineman award. Lionel Spiro was elected to represent Durfee at Student Government Day in Boston, and Janet Buckley was chosen to represent our school at a meeting of the D.A.R. Never in a lifetime could we forget the basketball season of 1955-6. We won the Bristol County title, the Eastern Mass, crown, and triumphantly brought home the New England Champs’ trophy to Durfee. This was our twelfth season at Boston Garden and our second New England win. The McCarran-Walters' Act puzzled senior debaters this year but Nancy Cooperstein and Carol Weingard with David Souza as alternate won the award. Tickets soon went on sale for “Time Out for Ginger” and senior Joan Hopkins won the “Miss Redhead” contest. Not long after the Music Department put on the fine production, “Yeoman of the Guard” with Nancy Reis, Sylvia Hollins and Leonora Mello playing leading roles. Our Varsity Club boys wowed the student body with their zany but talented show. The National Honor Society accepted sixty-five seniors. The hands of time are slowly unwinding our years at Durfee as we write this. The gift and prom committees are dreaming up the last token and final event of the Class of '56. Yet we have known the honors, the loyalties, and opportunities that are Durfee’s and when we give our last cheer as graduates, it will be as stronger and wiser young men and women. fCWIT Py First row—D. Levesque, J. Fazio, V. Mello. Second row—S. Oliveira, J. McCallum, L. Spiro, G. Pacheco, W. Baldyga, M. Nawrocki, J. Trust. Third row— L. Dubiel, G. Elias, M. Drewniak, D. Harrington, D. Sullivan, J. Lund. STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION The Students' Activities Association, the nucleus of all student activities, is the only organization whose membership is open to all students. The Student Council, its governing body, fosters extra-curricular activities and develops school spirit and leadership. The Council has had a particularly busy and successful year. To orientate freshmen and sophomores, the Students’ Activities Association issued Guide Books in September. Later in the month, a very successful drive for S.A.A. membership was conducted. The first school dance was the Harvest Hop, and the program of activities continued with the Pigskin Hop and the Thanksgiving Victory Celebration. The Football Banquet in December, held to emphasize the accomplishments of the squad, climaxed the football season. The Christmas season was highlighted by the Christmas Dance. The Mid-Winter Hop began the social activities for the New Year, and was later followed by the Spring Dance. In January and April, assemblies were sponsored by the S.A.A. and in May the annual Officers' Banquet was held. The Awards Assembly in June, giving recognition to all school and club officers, closed the year. S.A.A. officers are President Joseph Fazio ’56,'Vice-President Vivian Mello '57, and Secretary Diane Levesque T58. Faculty advisors are Miss Yolande B. Laliberte, Miss Alice C. Harrington, and Mr. Joseph B. D'Adamo. Honorary members are Miss Alice G. Langford, Mr. James F. Conlin and Miss Anne L, O’Neil. First row—J. Abbott, T Correia. Second row—A. Boulay, A. Michael. L. Vital, C. Marques. BANK CASHIERS Tuesday is Bank Day.” This cheery warning is given to all Durfee students each week. There are approximately 200 depositors who save between four and six hundred dollars each week. The money is collected by a representative of the home room, then brought to the office where it is received by the bank cashiers, who then tabulate the savings. A bank messenger then picks up the savings in a locked bag. Bank cashiers help in the distribution of savings to seniors, who receive their entire sum at the end of the scholastic year. Upon receiving their savings seniors may either take the cash saved or they may open an adult account. Much is owed to bank cashiers, for they have been very faithful during the year. 75 W. Fontaine, H. Boyko, P. Mello CAMERA CLUB The Camera Club is open to all students who are interested in photography and wish to learn the simple techniques that are necessary in order to compose and “snap” a good picture. An added feature this year has been the increased activity in the usage of the student-operated dark-room. In the course of the year the club listens to professional speakers on the subjects of picture-taking, printing and developing. Contests, field trips and social activities have been taken into consideration. Officers are President Helen L. Boyko, Vice-President Wilfred A. Fontaine and Secretary Patricia M. Mello. Faculty advisor is Mr. Joseph J. Lawlor. 7(5 First row—J. Clinton, E. Roderick, H. Mason, E. Vaxivanos, A. Kuliopoulos, B. Jamoulis, E. Hicks, J. Farrell. Second row—D. DiSanto, J. Silvia, G. Toro, A. Botelho. A. Savard, N. Dubiel, A. Beaudry, 11. Rudolph, P, Paulino, W, Bra ley, J. Dutra. CHESS CLUB Organized in the school year 1954-55, the Chess Club has, in its second year of existence, doubled its membership. The club aims to foster interest in the game of chess and to provide the facilities for playing this game. Membership in the club is open to all who are interested in playing chess. Those who cannot play are taught the fundamentals of the game. Those who can play, profit from their experience in competing with other more experienced players. Meetings are devoted chiefly to playing chess, but speakers skilled in the finer points of the game are heard occasionally. Officers for the year are Electra Vaxivanos, president, Bessie Jamoulis, vice-president, and Argirios Kuliopoulos, secretary-treasurer. 77 I P. Fallon, G. Dailey, M. Pereira, D. Franco COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club program revolved around the idea of “Opportunities After High School.” A full and exciting schedule of tours and speakers was enjoyed by the members the first Wednesday of each month starting in November, when the club visited the New England Telephone Telegraph Company to see operators and equipment in action. In December a bus was chartered for a trip to Bryant College in Providence where members toured the campus, met the faculty and had refreshments in the women’s dormitory. The WAVES, WAFS, and Marines sent speakers to the January meeting and social. In February Miss Joan Souza, a member of the Commercial Club in ’52 and now a Senior at Salem Teachers College and doing practice teaching at Durfee, spoke about her choice of career. Due to a revision of the constitution junior members were present for the first time and were welcomed at a Valentine social following the speaker. What’s behind the electric switch was revealed at the March meeting when club members were guests of the Fall River Electric Light Company, The new era of automation was investigated in April and May when the group went to International Business Machines Corporation in Providence and to our own Firestone plant in Fall River. The June meeting was a tea in honor of the commercial faculty. 78 First row—C. Amarantes, E. Uditsky, G. Callahan, B. Jamoulis. Second row— A. Levine, E. Vaxivanos, N. Woltman. Third row—D, Salmond. W. Reilly, K. Pollen. DEBATING TEAM June, 1956 brought to a close another of the many active, rewarding seasons of the varsity debating team. The team was elected president of the Narragansett Interscholastic Debating League at the league’s first meeting in September. The debaters accepted an invitation to attend the international debate between Cambridge University of England and Brown University of Providence, R. I. by the International English Speaking Union. In addition to this, the team participated in six debates, opposing such teams as Coyle, Prevost, Mt St. Mary's Academy, Sacred Hearts Academy, Rogers of Newport, and New Bedford. Federal Aid to Education, the adopted resolution, was upheld by Carole Amarantes and William Reilly. Debating in opposition to the resolution were Esta Uditsky and Lionel Spiro. Those members of the team who did not actually debate assisted by acting in the important capacities of chairman and timekeeper throughout the year. By participating in the various debates, the members of the team not only derived invaluable experience in public speaking but also became more fully acquainted with the controversial issues underlying current events. 79 DRAMATIC CLUB Time out for Ginger. . . We were on the ball” February sixteenth and kept our audience rolling” in the aisle with this happy teen-age play. However, we had reached the ten-yard line on November tenth when we took Time out for T.N.T. ... three plays, directed by our own Thespians. After a long run to the thirty-yard line we took Time out for Christmas, our children's matinee. The “hero was our director, Miss Barbara Wellington, who wrote the play. Next we were in our opponent's territory when we took Time out for Hamlet . . . gaining the score of Excellent at the Massachusetts Regional Drama Festival. But we “passed with Drama Day at Emerson College, Boston, on March third when we took Time out for a quick shot of Ginger in their talent show. We found a couple of holes in our busy schedule to take Time out for panels on student directing at two theatre conferences in Boston and a “home game in May. However, we made our goal when we took Time out for the National Conference at Indiana during the week of June eighteenth after a wonderful season. 0 First row—M Yoken, R, Cornell, L. Shapiro. Second row—J. Farrell, J. Woltraan, I. Schwartz, V. Darlington, J, Gollub, R. Frolieh, B. Mello, E. Roderick, R Kane. FRENCH CLUB Le Cercle Francais had its beginning five years ago. At that time there were two branches, Le Petit Cercle and Le Cercle Francais, For the past four years the dub has been known under its present name. Among its activities, the club holds a display in the library corridor, this year stressing the French Theater. This was the subject on which Mr. John McAvoy, manager of a local theatre, gave an excellent talk to an assemblage of French students. This outstanding and interesting assembly was sponsored by the French Club. At the New Year a social is held and gifts exchanged. The officers are Richard Cornell, president; Melvin B. Yoken, vice-president, and Louise Shapiro, secretary. The faculty advisor is Miss Margaret Dailey, 82 First row—J. Hopkins, L. Spiro, N. Dubiel. Second row—M. Lemerise, M. McNally, P. Mello, N. Rogers, J. Buckley, W. Stewart, B. Fisher, N. Harrison, H. Lifka. Third row—J, Walsh, F. Fer rance, G. Chodkowski, D. Rotenburg, M. Mendell, D. Oldham, W. Sullivan, Mr. Fredericks en, D. Sullivan, D. Quigley, H. Ostapowf E. Melior, D. O’Neil, H. Gold. GERMAN CLUB Der Deutsche Verein, organized to stimulate interest in German culture, is open to all who have studied or are studying German. The officers for the current year are President Janet Buckley, Vice-President Nancy Rogers and Secretary William Stewart. Meetings this year were highlighted by a number of talks by the faculty advisor, Mr. Frederick Fredericksen, an exchange teacher from Denmark, who described his experiences in Germany and explained the customs of central Europe. The club also sponsored a Christmas party and has plans for various other social activities before the end of the school year. 83 Seated—R. Kitchen, G. Pacheco, M. Hanson. Standing—H. Davis HEALTH CLUB Through the efforts of the Health Club, good health habits are established and brought to the attention of the entire student body. Although the members are sophomores, all classes benefit by the pamphlets, assemblies and displays connected with various types of projects, such as polio, heart disease and care of the teeth. When the Class of 1956 was in its sophomore year the Health Club project dealt with the eyes. We are grateful to local opticians, optometrists and oculists for loaning us equipment to demonstrate the means of taking care of the eyes once they have become defective. National opticians' associations sent us reading material for the school library to give students the opportunity to learn how to protect and care for their eyes. Miss Angeline R. Crispo, faculty advisor, gave us her whole-hearted assistance and guidance, which helped make the project successful. Officers were President Helen Davis, Vice-President Sheila Prial, Secretary Geraldine Pacheco and Councillors Robert Kitchen and Marilyn Hanson. 84 First row—-V. Kick, R, Brown, B. Kershaw, L Sharkansky, O. Wood, B. Sundel, F. Manteiga. Second row—D, Granovsky, A, Rodrigues, Nr We instock, J. Wood, M. Hanson, L, Harber. HILLTOP The Hilltop, for the past 34 years one of our schoors most widely recognized activities, is counted among Durfee’s grandest traditions. As underclassmen we looked forward to receiving our copy of the bi-weekly publication, but it was as seniors, recognizing so many names in its pages as those of our classmates, that we enjoyed it most. A relatively small group of us had the pleasure of producing the paper. Ira Sharkansky served as editor and Odette Wood was business manager. News editor was Frances Manteiga; Jeanette Wood handled circulation, and David Granovsky and Nelson Weinstoek were sports editors. Feature writers and their columns included Betsey Sundel and Lynne Harder, “Sharps and Flats”; Marilyn Hanson, “Corridor Comment”; Rita Brown, On the Campus”; Frances Manteiga, “A Number of Things”; Jeanette Wood, “Congratulations”; Odette Wood, As Seen from Here”; Brenda Kershaw and Veronica Klek, “Buzzing”, and Adriana Rodrigues, So What?” Just as he had done for 22 previous staffs, Mr. John T. Crowley taught us the fundamentals of Journalism in our junior year and guided us through our first stumblings in the newspaper field. 85 L. Urban, G. Pacheco HOME ROOM DIRECTORS An organization which is indispensable to both pupils and teachers is the Home Room Directors. This group is made up of a boy and girl elected from each home room at the beginning of the school year. These boys and girls assume the responsibility of sponsoring S.A.A. and Junior Red Cross membership. They assist their home room teacher by carrying out any duties required and by presenting all matters of school interest to their classmates. Also, they bring to the attention of members of their home room matters of civic interest that develop from time to time, such as food and clothes collection, March of Dimes, anti-tuberculosis campaigns, and Community Chest drives. This year the group has been led by President Geraldine Pacheco, and Vice-President-Secretary Luke Urban. 86 First row—P. Furze, S. De Bonis, B. Sundel. Second row—G. Darmody, N. Cooper stein, R. Lagaee, JUNIOR RED CROSS COUNCIL The Junior Red Cross throughout the city of Fall River is a very active organization. The council at Durfee is no exception. The council was advised by Miss Mary Yankopoulos. Our first project was to elect a new slate of officers. They were Sylvia DeBonis, president; Betsey Sundel, vice-president; Patricia Furze, secretary; George Darmody and Margaret Donnelly, councillors; Nancy Cooperstein and Robert Lagace, councillors-at-large. Sylvia DeBonis, Betsey Sundel, George Darmody, Robert Lagace and Nancy Cooperstein had the privilege of representing Durfee at the -chapter-wide Junior Red Cross Council, At this meeting, Nancy Cooperstein was elected president; Sylvia DeBonis, vice-president; and Betsey Sundel, corresponding secretary. The structure of the Junior Red Cross in all the schools of the area is outlined through the Council. As soon as our group was organized we held our enrollment drive and approximately 1,000 Durfee students became members. Our main project this year was a district convention held at Somerset for the Massachusetts area. 87 First row—K. Burns, C. Oliveira, K. Curt, T. Weiss, G. Durand, R. Mello, L. Wilcox, I. Moniz, E. Vaxivanos. Second row—R. Lagace, L. Felix B. Jamoulia, S. Sehwimmer, B, Estrella, A Guillemette, M. Kaufman, L. Dubie). Third row—R, Cornell, R. Kitchen, D. Harrington, E Melior, C. Patten, H. Kowalski, 3. Bishop. LIBRARY AIDES The Library Aides are sophomores, juniors and seniors who are on the Principal's and All-A lists. They are chosen by Miss Foulkes, the librarian, after considering- the character, the cooperative spirit and the general deportment of each candidate. Those chosen must be willing to work every day and especially when a specific piece of work is to be done. Nearly 15 minutes of the Library Aide's study period goes each day to help the librarian keep the library functioning properly for all Durfee teachers and pupils. When the library opens in the morning, the Aides distribute the passes requested for reference work or leisure time reading. They also check books in and out and put them back in their proper places on the shelves. Material for debates and other subject matter, which teachers may assign to pupils, are sometimes gathered by them under the supervision of the librarian. The Aides help to prepare new books and repair old ones. They help to prepare and arrange displays in the library corridor. As messengers between the classroom teachers and the librarian, the Aides help to carry out the library's policy of making the library an extension of the class room. General and specific displays by various clubs and groups are prepared under the guidance of the library and gifted Library Aides create artistic and educational posters and other materials for such displays. Usually the library is responsible for the first three or four 88 displays of the year and always for Book Week and Christmas displays. This year their special contribution for the development and growth of our library will be to collect and help to catalogue picture for the new picture file. Pupils who come to the library learn to appreciate and enjoy the books that are found there. Travel books take them around the globe where they learn about other countries and their people. New science books take them into the unknown and reveal to them facts already established concerning their environment. Adventure through books can be a daily experience for pupils who come to our library. Knowledge of the wealth of material to aid in carrying out class room assignments is probably best known to the Aides, who help pupils to benefit from it when the need arises. If pupils want to know about the past and the present, there is no more pleasant or beneficial way of doing it than by reading biographies borrowed from the sections containing about 300 of them. The librarian and the Aides are ready to help pupils choose what they need. Any Library Aide can honestly say that he gets much more from his close contacts with good books and magazines than he gives in service to the library. Although the Library Aides are organized primarily as a service group, they have their good times, too. In the Spring and Fall, they enjoy the informal get-together parties to meet new members selected to represent the Library. There are always the Merry Christmas and the June beach parties. Teas, assemblies, book fairs, and radio broadcasts have been successfully staged by Library Aides to focus the attention of both school and public on the need for more reading. We, the B. M. C. Durfee Library Aides, urge all pupils at Durfee to follow our slogans for the year ’55-’56, “Let's Read More!” 81) First row—J. Gagnon, L. Shapiro, S. Nui man, J. Woltman, N. Coopers tein. Second row—S. Greenberg, L. Golden, A. Proyous, B. Sullivan, A. Levine. LITERARY CLUB Under the expert guidance of Miss Katherine Lomax, the Literary Club has broadened its scope tremendously during the past year. Not only was extensive creative writing encouraged but also literary gems by well known authors were discussed by club members. The project for this year was genuinely unselfish as well as constructive. A leather scrap book was bought, in which were filed colorful pictures and poems for children. The scrap book will be donated to one of the local hospitals to help entertain unfortunate youngsters. 90 M, Michalewich, R. Michalewich, L. Hicks. MATHEMATICS CLUB The Mathematics Club has again completed a very busy and successful year. At the first meeting in October Richard Michalewich was elected secretary to serve along with Vice-president Lois Hicks and President Michael R. Michalewich. Any student who has completed one year of algebra and has interest in mathematics may join the club. The purpose of the organization is to familiarize its members with some of the practical, everyday applications of mathematics. This year the club has added to its constitution the requirement of members to submit a project on some phase of mathematics. The dub had an exhibit in May. In April the club sponsored its annual Math Tournament. The four contestants who placed highest were given a trip to the State Math Tournament in May by the club. Attendance at the meetings was large as the result of the varied and interesting program offered. Mr. Joseph B. DfAdamo, faculty advisor, did a fine job of guiding the organization. 91 M. Token, L. Spiro, C. Patten, NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Mu Kappa Delta Chapter of the National Honor Society holds a high position among Durfee organizations for it is the only society with its members elected on the basis of their high scholastic standing. This organization, which strives to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, service, leadership, and character, consists of pupils chosen from the upper 25 per cent of the junior and senior classes. An impressive induction ceremony formally initiates the new members. At this ceremony four torches are lighted, representing the four characteristics—scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These are goals to be achieved not only in school life but throughout life itself. The officers are President Lionel Spiro, Vice-President Charles Patten and Secretary Melvin Yoken. The faculty advisors are Miss Mildred V. Carroll, Miss Yolande B. Laliberte and Principal Ambrose F. Keeley. 92 First row—E. Almeida, J. Marques, C. Viveiros, N. Mello, Second row— P. Botelho, B. Almeida, D. Amida. L. Correira. PORTUGUESE CLUB The Portuguese Club strives to acquaint the Portuguese students with their environment and at the same time to furnish functions with students of their native lands. This unit has been very active on the campus and has generally met with success in all its undertakings. The club annually conducts a general assembly together with an exhibit of Portuguese customs and works. Parents' Night is also a major activity. It is with great pleasure that we contribbute this to the many S.A.A, activities. The club officers are President Jerome Marques, Vice-President Clarence Viveiros and Secretary Eileen Almeida. The secretaries representing their classes are: Sec. 1A—Lorraine Correira; Sec, IB— Dorothy Ann Arruda; Sec. IC—Nancy Mello; Sec. IIA Belesario Almeida; Sec. IIB—Patricia Botelho. Mr. Antonio Serpa is faculty advisor. 93 First row—M. Nawrocki, E. Amula, C. Patten, A. Thompson, A. Boyko. Second row—-N. Dubiel, G. Elias, D, Harrington, G, Bishop, J. Harty, A. Abraham, B. Elkington, J. McCallum. SANITATION COMMISSION The Sanitation Commission has completed its tenth year under the guidance of Miss Angeline B. Crispo, faculty advisor. During this year and including the other nine years, “Sanco” has performed its purpose at Durfee High School; the purpose being mainly to enforce rules and regulations for the maintenance and improvement of health and sanitation in the school. “Sanco” is composed of a president selected from the senior class; the presidents and vice-presidents of each class; the president of the Home Room Directors; the editor of the Hilltop; and the (all important) Upper Council of the Sophomore Health Club. This group, known as the Executive Board, has jurisdiction over a Lower Council consisting of one representative from each home room. The president of the organization for this year was George A, Bishop, III. Throughout the years, this organization has proved itself very worthwhile and has gained much prestige throughout the school. 94 First row—C. Scully, L, Hicks, M. Smith, D. Lifrak, E, Roderick, A. Guillemette, J Farrell, G. Callahan, Second row—G. Couto, E. Kaminski, R. Harrison, D. Crook, R. Orabona, W. Silvia, R, Lagace, G, Bishop. Third row— R. Cornell, R. Morris, R, Cormier, J. Morin, E. Bedard, P. Melhorn, R. Jansen, J. McGuire, D. Burns. SCIENCE CLUB It is important that every person should understand and appreciate the role of science in modern life. Such a broad understanding will help us to achieve a complete harmony with our environment and exercise our duties as citizens in making necessary decisions which more and more are influenced by the latest scientific discoveries. To gain an understanding and appreciation of science is the primary aim of the Westinghouse Science Club. Members are given an opportunity to integrate the knowledge gained in the classroom with practical application of facts in the home and in industry. The activities of the club include field trips to industries in the community; illustrated lectures given by people engaged in the various fields of science; group discussions and panels conducted by club members whose interest in a scientific subject has stimulated them to seek extensive information about the topic; and participation in a science fair, in which members can display their intelligently conceived and well executed projects. Such a diversified program enables the members, whether future scientists or scientifically curious students, to gain an appreciation of the problems confronting the scientific world. 5 First row—F DeNardo, W. Springer, E. Berube, R. Binette, C. Deeb, I). Silva Second row—C. Costa, W. Harding, C. Como, M. Yoken, M. Crudele, A. Kuliopoulos, R. Greenberg. Third row—F. Correiro, R. Oliveira, J. Charbcmneau, A. Correia, W. Smith, L. Cory, C. Szargowiez, N. Gracia, II. Rudolph, D. Souza. SERENADERS One of our most popular choral groups is the Hilltop Serenaders. For the past six years the Serenaders have entertained PTA's, service clubs and church groups as well as school assemblies. The annual visits to the junior high schools and grammar schools are very well received by both the students and faculty. The membership consists of 1G regulars and 8 substitutes. A good attendance record and high marks in cooperation are essential before the prospective members are allowed to audition. Charles Como and Melvin B. Yoken are the accompanists with Miss Helen Ladd serving as conductor. 9G First row 1. Goldberg, S. Schwimmer, L Farinha, R. Tinkoff. Second row— B. Curt, S. Greenberg, T. Weiss, H. Sol insky, E. Uditsky, J. Ay re, C. Amarantes, E. Kwarcinski. Third row—C. Wojcik, C. Weingard, R. Morris, H. Trieff, J. Dashoff. B. Weinstein, B. Lysson. SPANISH CLUB We were on board the PAA Airlines and were listening to our hostess, Senora Ellison, who was to be our guide to Spanish countries. We were served tortilla with Mexican music in the background. This enlightening tour tipped our “sombreros” to the desire for future knowledge of Mexico. There was no red cape in front of our eyes when we listened to Senor Rosenkranz tell the three easy lessons of learning Spanish via records. Our next “amigo” was Senor Sei vestri from the Latin American institute in New York who spoke on the value of knowing foreign language. We expressed “muchas gracias” Spanish display in the library corridor. for the compliments paid our “Hasta Luego.” Adios i 7 First row—C. Amarantes, N. Woltman, C. Wemgard, S, Bump, S. Oliveira, Janice McCallum, Jeanne McCallum, A. Levine. Second row—D. Levesque, M, Nawrocki, E. Uditsky. N. Cooperstein, G. Callahan, B. Jamoulis, L. Dubiel, Third row—D. Salmond, M. Yoken, L. Spiro, W. Reilly, D. Chard A. Keeley, K. Pollen, G. Elias, D. Sullivan, D. Souza, W. Stewart, D. Harrington, J. Fazio, A. Abraham SPEAKERS' BUREAU “This meeting will now come to order!” The President’s voice rang high and clear on this first Friday of the month. The group hurriedly took their seats. The Speakers’ Bureau meeting was now in session. This club, designed to improve the average speaker and to give the good speaker a chance to speak before a live audience, has had a very successful year. Our meetings have been both gay and light, profound and intellectual. Miss Helen Morris, legislative clerk to Congressman Joseph Martin, and Mr. Frederick Fredericksen, exchange teacher from Denmark, provided the highlights of the year’s activities. Also, the members themselves gave some outstanding speeches: Anthony Abraham spoke about football; A1 Attar, baseketball; David Sousa, slang; and Shirley Bump, behavior of teachers at a convention. The Speakers’ Bureau has enjoyed accomplishing its aim by producing many new speakers as the Class of 1956 takes its place in the world. Miss Elizabeth Leonard is faculty advisor. Officers are Nancy Cooperstein, president; William Reilly, vice-president; Carol Weingard, secretary, and Sylvia DeRonis, social secretary. 98 First row—R. Chapman, J. DeLeon, R. Bernard, A. Fernandes, M. Gryncewicz, C. Rousseau. Second row—R. Mello, R. Bouchard, J. Marques, J. Costa, R, O’Brien, A. Pimental, T. Cabral, E. Springer. Third row—G, Aylward, J. Driscoll, Mr. Hathaway, D. Pingley. L. Estes, H. Pankowski, E. Banks. TRAFFIC SQUAD The Traffic Squad this year includes six members of the Class of 1956 who have given valuable service to the school. Putting out and taking in the sign which diverts traffic from the area between the two buildings during the passage of classes is an important function of this organization. The opening and closing of the Rock Street doors of the Technical Building is another duty of this group. The spirit of cooperation which this organization has shown has been highly commendable. Robert Allen and Richard D. Silvia, members of the sophomore class, were also on the squad. 99 First row-—O. Wood, D. Bernstein. Second row—]). Granovsky. WORLD HISTORY CLUR The World History Club ended its second full year with an enthusiastic membership of 85 students. The officers elected were President Diane Bernstein, Vice-president Odette M. Wood, Secretary- Treasurer David J. Granovsky. In accordance with the objective of the club, ‘interesting students in world affairs of yesterday and today”, monthly lectures on foreign countries were given. The November meeting, at which Miss Mildred V. Carroll addressed the group on her recent tour of Italy, was outstanding. The coffee hour which followed gave students and faculty an opportunity to talk with the speaker and provided students with a very delightful social experience. Later in the year, Mr. Frederick Fredericksen, exchange teacher at Durfee from Denmark, interested the club in his native country. During United Nations week, the club joined with the social studies department to promote a LTN Assembly at which Rev. Lex King Souter introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Charles A. Wells, noted lecturer and cartoonist. In December, the club sponsored its annual trip to United Nations Headquarters in New York City in which 60 students participated. Mr. Herve B, Lemaire is faculty advisor. i oo Kneeling—P. St. Amand, D. Harrington, P, Lincourt, P. McHugh. T. Salvo, J. DeLeon, R. Pires, J. Caldeira. Standing—T. Wong, G. Elias, A. Abraham, R. Gibson, G, Andrew R, Bridge. FOOTBALL The football season of 1955 will always be remembered as one of heartbreaking defeats. The Hilltoppers, who ended the season with a three win. three loss, one tie record, w ere rained out of their annual opener with Attleboro. Instead, they opened against a powerful East Providence eleven, ranked amongst the top teams in Rhode Island. East proved too much for the Hilltoppers as they trimmed Durfee, ‘26-13. Following the defeat at East Providence, the Urbanmen met two strong teams in Quincy High and New Bedford Vocational. The losses to these two schools will explain what is meant by “heart-breaking defeats!” Behind, 14-13, with only seconds remaining, Quincy tried a desperation pass into the end zone, which was successful, thus enabling Granite City team to emerge victorious, 20-14, The Vocational game followed very much the same pattern as the previous one. A last-minute touchdown pass gave the Tradesmen the margin of victory, 20-14. 102 After suffering defeat in their first three encounters, the Red and Black suddenly came to life with consecutive wins over Fairhaven (13-12) and Taunton (31-7). Now sporting a 2-3 record, Durfee met Coyle in the annual Veterans’ Day game. This game proved to be the best played of the season. Both clubs put on tremendous goal line stands as the game ended in a scoreless tie. In their final game of the season, Durfee met traditional Thanksgiving Day rival New Bedford. They put the finishing touches on the season by whipping the Whalers, 39-19, thus ending the season which could not have been termed successful without a win in the final game. Gorden Andrew, a junior, was instrumental in Durfee’s successes throughout the season, as was Tony Abraham, recipient of the Jake Reagan Memorial Trophy as Durfee’s outstanding football player. Senior members of the squad w ere Co-Cap ts, Abraham, Paul St. Amand and Dan Harrington; Phil McHugh, Jim Caldeira, Ray McDonald, Dick Pires, who received the Don Trevisano Memorial Trophy as Durfee’s outstanding lineman, Tom Callahan, John DeLeon, Bob Chapman, Tom Wong, John Fazzina, Jim McGuire and Paul Lincourt. Luke Urban Jr. and Ambrose Keeley Jr., both juniors, were both prominent members of the squad. Stanley Paine served as student manager and Richard Wilkinson as assistant. I Kneeling—D. Sullivan, M. Braney, L. Urban, T. Callahan, A. Keeley, R. Chapman, T. Leary. Standing—M. Freitas, B. McDonald, D. Baxendale. G. Hickey, P. Mersey. 103 BASKETBALL Undoubtedly the basketball season of 1956 will be regarded in the future as one of the most successful in the colorful sports history of Durfee High; for it is not every year that a Durfee team captures the coveted triple crown, Bristol County League, Eastern Massachusetts and New England championships. From the beginning of the season, great things were expected of the Luke Urban coached quintet and it looked as though the Hilltoppers would live up to their preseason expectations, as they overran 12 straight opponents in regular season play, only to meet sudden defeat at the hands of New Bedford and Lawrence Central in the final two games of the scheduled season. Yet, these losses did not dim the fighting spirit of Durfee's Hilltoppers. Showing that they had the quality that makes champions, Durfee, underdog in all Tech Tourney games, had to come from behind in every one to finally win, each by the same two-point margin. Durfee topped Roxbury Memorial in the opening round, 59-57, and then went on to the Boston Garden to defeat North Quincy, 59-57, Everett, 54-52, and in the finals, Winchester, 62-60, in a game which will always be remembered as one of the most exciting in tournament history, as the Urbanmen came from eight points behind with three minutes remaining to an eventual win on a driving layup by Mike Drewniak as the final buzzer sounded. As compared to the Tech Tourney, the New England proved to be fairly easy. Still considered underdogs in the first two games of the tourney the Hilltoppers soon changed everyone's mind as they topped Manchester, Conn., 72-60, and then drubbbed a tall Morse high team of Bath, Maine, 89-71. In the finals, Durfee was favored for the first time in any of the tournament games. They defeated a stubbborn Westerly quintet, 53-43. Captain A1 Attar broke scoring records in both tournaments, and was virtually everyone's choice as the outstanding player in both tournaments. He, along with Drewniak, Jim Caldeira, Tom Arruda, and Russ Gibson composed the now immortal starting five of that famous team of '56. Other members of the squad were: George Darmody, George Reed and Jerry Schwartz, all seniors; Luke Urban Jr., and Gorden Andrew, both juniors; Jerry Elias, Doug Baxendale and John Harty, sophomores and Stan Kupiec, a freshman. Ken Palmer and Ernie Mizher served as student managers. To Mr. Urban and to his assistant, Mr. John J. Harrington, we say, “A job well done.” 10(1 SPRING SPORTS Coach Luke Urban's Durfee baseballers are expected to provide some of the toughest competition in the Bristol County League this season as they did last year when they were successful in capturing the coveted league championship. The squad will be built around such experienced men as third baseman A1 Attar, catcher Russ Gibson, and pitchers Tom Arruda, Doug Baxendale and Dick Walker. Other prospects are Brad Daley, Gerry Elias, Topper Urban, and Buddy Andrew, Don Ray, Henry Majewski and John Harty. With the return of most of last season’s stars, this year's tennis team should prove to be one of the best in the school’s history. The team, which compiled a nine and two record last year, will be headed by Sid Poritz, winner of all his 11 school matches to date, and Kalman Pollen, number two seeded in New England boy rankings. Also on the squad coached by Mr. Frank Jordan are Don Oldham, Lionel Spiro, Ken Palmer, Larry Pollen, Jay Buffington, Harvey Trieff, Don Lincoln and Tom Coelho. The Hilltoppers engaged much stronger competition this year than last as they took on such noted prep schools as Tabor and Exeter Academies. Headed by co-captains Bob Polselli and Norvell Barker, the track squad, which is again being coached by Mr. Thomas Hammond, should prove to be one of the stronger squads in the Bristol County League. Strong in the track events, the coach will have the services of such experienced men as Fred Fernandes, a miler: Barker, Dave O’Neil, and Ronnie Bridge, all dashmen, and Polselli and John Esperian, both 880 men. Polselli will also compete in the high jump and Barker in the broad jump, with Tony Abraham, Dan Harrington, Ray McDonald and Tom Salvo heaving the shotput. 110 First row—N. Sowersby, Fi. Almeida, C. Ashworth, M. Bergeron. Second row— B, Hutchinson, W. Violette, F. Torngren, W. Pierce, W. Rego. GOLF The golfers opened their season against Tabor Academy on April 25 and closed against Coyle on June 4. During the course of the season Coach Nugent’s boys also met New Bedford and Dartmouth, who along with Coyle and Durfee comprise the Bristol Scholastic Golf Conference Highlight of this season was the annual tournament for all conference members, held this year at the Fall River Country Club, home links of the Durfee golfers. The Hilltoppers, who were runnersup in the conference last season with a 4-4 record, will have their squad built around returning lettermen Bill Violette, Fred Torngren, Walter Pierce, Mike Bergeron, Dick Terry, Bruce Hutchinson and Neil Sowersby. ill Seated—A. Attar. Standing—M. Drewniak, R. Gibson, T. Arruda. VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club, under the direction of Coach Luke Urban, is composed of athletes who have been awarded a varsity letter in one or more sports. The aim of the club is to bring about a spirit of cooperation and good sportsmanship off the athletic field as well as on. The highlight of the club’s activities is the annual Varsity Show, presented in April under the direction of Mr. Joseph B. D’Adamo. The show features musical, dramatic skits, and novelty numbers. The crowning of the Varsity Queen and King is one of its highlights. The proceeds of the show are used to buy varsity sweaters or jackets for the members, and to provide funds for the Varsity outing or a trip to Fenway Park. Part of the proceeds of last year’s show were contributed towards the Charles V. Carroll Scholarship Fund. Officers of the club are Albert Attar, president: Russell Gibson, vice-president; Thomas Arruda, secretary, and Myron Drewniak, treasurer. 112 First row—L. Higgins, G. Pacheco, S. Nulman. Second row—V. Mello, R.. Kenney, B. Sundel, M. Nawrocki, J. Woltman. CHEERLEADERS The cheerleading squad, composed of four seniors and four juniors, has been active this past year at both football and basketball games and at all “pep rallies ' Attired in red skirts and white crew-neck sweaters bearing the school letters for football games, and in neat charcoal gray princess-style outfits for basketball, the girls led the cheers for the team and at the same time sparked the enthusiasm of the crowd with their very colorful formations. The cheerleaders have brought credit to the school in both football and basketball, and made a fine showing at both the Thanksgiving Day game and at Boston Garden. In the spring of her sophomore year, any girl who is receiving a passing grade in all her subjects is eligible to try out for the squad. A trio of outside judges, selected by the principal, chooses the four finalists, who then act as cheerleaders during their junior and senior years. •‘Roll up the score, boys! We want more!” 113 H. Davis, P. Cay a, B. Greenwood, N. Ellis, M. Lemerise, C, Trepanier, M. Phenix. MAJORETTES The majorettes are always present wherever the Durfee band is seen. Their lively activities and colorful uniforms help to foster school spirit among loyal rooters. This group of seven girls band together and work throughout the year to produce original routines for pep rallies, football games and parades. The head majorette directs the training and assists in the choice of uniforms, which are purchased by the individual girls. This year the girls have participated in numerous events, beginning with the football rally and continuing throughout the season, including out-of-town games. In basketball, they appeared at the tournament games at Boston Garden. They also have an opportunity to practice and compete with other groups at the annual State Music Festival. A special majorette 13 is presented each girl for her work and cooperation. 114 First row—N. Holt, B. Glanakos, M. Hammond, B. Padelford, F. Furze, C. Ramos, B. Mello. Second row-—J. Schneider, F. Sineoski, H. Cabral, L. Olaen. GIRLS' NUMERAL CLUB N—is for the Numeral Club, which we all agree. Helps to make us better girls as everyone can see. V—is for the uniforms we wear with such great pride, The symbol to our classes which we try so hard to guide. M—is for the meetings and the members who attend. We all do our best to make everyone our friend. E—is for the example the leaders try to set, And hope that their instructions the classes won’t forget. R —is for our reunion we look forward to each year. Meeting all our old friends from far away and near. A—is for our advisor who to us is very dear, And to her from all of us there comes a great big cheer. 1,—is for the laughs we share both at work and during play, For after-school activities keep us busy every day. C—is for the classes of younger girls we lead, In dancing and in different sports for which there is a need. E—is for the leadership we hope to have attained, Through cooperation and attendance our numerals we have gained. IJ—is for the umpiring we try our best to do, By refereeing we can get a badge and help our teacher too. H—is for the black and red of which we are a part, But the Numeral Club to all of us is closest to our heart. 115 First row—B. Mello, J, Schneider, P. Campos, N. Holt, P. Furze. Second row—F. Sineoski, N. Ellis, M. Phenix, C. Ramos, B. Duff, D. Bernstein, B. Soja. GIRLS' BASKETBALL As a member of the Narragansett Interscholastic League the Durfee team was assigned an eight-game schedule this past season. Before the league competition started, a play-off was held with a group of Alumnae as opponents. At the end of the season Durfee participated in a Sports Day at Dartmouth High School, playing Westport for fourth place in the league standing. A banquet was served to the 10 teams present. The official uniform of the varsity is now a red suit with black numerals. It was first introduced last season. Any freshman, sophomore, junior or senior girl is eligible to try out for the varsity, with Miss Virginia Frost choosing the team. This year’s squad was composed of Captain Judy Schneider, Co-Gaptain Nancy Holt, Diane Bernstein, Patricia Campos, Brenda Duff, Nancy Ellis, Patricia Furze, Barbara Mello, Muriel Phenix, Nancy Rogers, Florence Sineoski and Beverly Soja. Manager was Cecelia Ramos, 116 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We of the Record Book staff would like to thank all who have contributed to the compilation and editing of this 1956 year book. Without their help and co-operation, certainly, this book would not have been published. In grateful appreciation, therefore, we would like to thank the following: Our classmates, for their prompt action regarding glossies and information; The officers and faculty advisers of the many clubs, for submitting their group pictures and club copy; The printers, engravers, photographers and binders, whose workmanship produced this Record Book; The Fall River Herald News, for their contributions of photographs of our athletic teams, activities, and other organizations; Lastly, our two excellent faculty advisors, Miss Katherine L. Hogan and Mr. John T, Crowley, without whose guidance and untiring efforts we would not have accomplished our task. 117 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1956 BETA CHAPTER TRI-HI-Y President .... Vice President Secretary Treasurer Chaplain Eileen Galego Elaine Machado Waltereen Raldyga Florence Sincoski Leonora Roderignes Marjorie Andrade Elsie Capeto Noreen Fastino Delores Franco Maureen Francz Patricia Furze Virginia Grant PTT_ Seraphina Jaconie SENIOR MEMBERS Carol Taylor Brenda Kershaw Frances Manteiga M a riene McNal 1 y Priscilla Mullen Anita Ouellette Annette Paquin Pauline Peckhani Marilyn Souza ALPHA CHAPTER TRI-HI-Y President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Chaplain Joan Hopkins Jeanette Wood Jean Wilkinson Veronica Klek Sylvia DeBonis SENIOR MEMBERS Juliette Arruda Dorothy Hannon Melba Kupersehmid Sandra Lawton Carol Weingard Geraldine Pacheco Nancy Reis Nancy Rodgers Carol Scully COMPLIMENTS OF GAMMA CHAPTER President TRI-HI-Y Judith Schneider Vice-President Patricia Sullivan Secretary Dale Gob Treasurer Helen Davis Chaplain Shirley O’Hara Marilyn Hanson Eleanor Mayall Mary Lemerise Claire Trepanier SENIOR MEMBERS Paulette Cava Ann Larrivee Bessie Gianakos Barbara Ostapow Congratulations to the Graduating Class Y. M, C. A. SATURDAY NJTE CLUB Thomas Medeiros Geraldine Pacheco Dorothy Hannon Francis Wilson Anthony Abraham George Darmody Francis Ferrance Raymond Nestor Robert Gardula SENIOR MEMBERS Marilyn Souza Raymond McDonald Helen Davis Patricia Sullivan Ann Larrivee Dale Golz Myron Drewniak Leonora Roderigues Joseph Fazio Shirley Wheelock Louis Sanft Alice Sullivan Raymond Cormier Harold Wilson JUNIOR MEMBERS John Sheahan Russell Sheppard Dorothy Maltais Patricia Kepple Louis Gizzi Jeanne McCallum Margaret Nawrocki Janice McCallum 119 LORINC STUDIOS 392 SPRING STREET Opposite St. Mary's Cathedral Telephone 8-5022 Compliments of CHERRY WEBB CO. Compliments of 149 SOUTH MAIN STREET FALL RIVER HERALD NEWS Fall River’s Leading Fashion Store Compliments of THE LIST COMPANY COMPLIMENTS Brady Building 142 SECOND STREET OF Fall River, Massachusetts A FRIEND A Sound Reputation for Financial Service and Guidance for over 25 years 121 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1956 DURFEE HIGH BOOSTERS CLUB Organized--- 1954 COMPLIMENTS OF SCOTTIES President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Assistant Secretary Assistant Treasurer Florence Sincoski Eileen Galego Mary Hammond Anna Charette Madeline Carvalho Anita Ouellette 122 COMPLIMENTS OF Compliments of WALTER C. FRAZE CO. R. A. McWHIRR CO Complete 169 SOUTH MAIN STREET xAthletic Outfitters for Durfee High School Fall River's 9 NORTH MAIN STREET Largest Department Store FALL RIVER Compliments Compliments of ALPHA HI-Y Anthony Abraham—President Joseph Fazio—Vice-President Myron Drewniftk—Secretary Raymond Nestor—Treasurer Robert Gardula—Chaplain of SENIOR MEMBERS James Caldeira Philip McHugh Richard Fires Raymond McDonald George Darmody Lionel Spiro Daniel Harrington James Carey John and Andy Farrissey Robert Lagace Jerome Schwartz Robert Polselli Thomas Medeiros Albert Attar Robert McMellon JUNIOR MEMBERS John Fonseca Barry McDonald Ronald Bridge Louis Lataif Gerry Couto 123 WEDDING INVITATIONS OPEN 10 a.m. to 7p.m. daily Mon. Wed. until 9 p.m. Bridal Books Shower Bells Favors Bibles Games Napkins Matches Stationery Job Printing 165 Jepson St. off Eastern Ave.. near Kerr Mills - OSborne 3-5536 THE BRIDE'S SHOPPE 518 SOUTH MAIN STREET Be sure to visit our “FORMAL NOOK” Exquisite Selection For Proms $14.95 to $49.95 Mole Club Tel. Evening's by Appointment Robert's Fur and Formal Shop Francis J. Penance—H. E. M. David F. Quigley William J. Sullivan Walter Ptetruska David O’Neil Robert Remy FULL DRESS RENTAL SERVICE White Tuxedo Jackets — Tuxedo Tail Coats — Cutaways and All Accessories 383 SPRING STREET Next to St. Mary’s Cathedral Your Hobby Craft Shop 422 South Main Street “Dave” Turner, Prop. Dial 5-7376 Southern New England's Most Complete Stock of Hobby and Craft Supplies BEST WISHES FROM A. Z. A. David R. Radovsky—159 Herbert Feldman Richard Liss Howard Gold Jerome Schwartz David Granovsky Ira Sharkansky Edward Levine Richard Sharkansky Harvey Trieff 124 Tel. 2-5315 Mullen Studio Student Specials Candids 3 D-Color Formal Portraits Commercial 130 South Main Street Fall River Hudner Building COMPLIMENTS OF Dr. James M. Sullivan, 2nd Tel. 2-1482 Wolf Jewelry Co. The Diamond Store of Fall River Harry A. Wolf 150 South Main Street Corner Borden Street COMPLIMENTS OF W. T, Manning Henry J. Feitelberg INSURANCE AND TRAVEL 29 North Main Street Fall River Tel. 5-7408 Touhey's Pharmacy Arthur J. Shea, Reg. Pharm., Prop. 202 ROCK STREET Fall River, Mass- Prescription Specialists Since 1883 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’56 Beedem's Everything for Men and Young Men 308 SOUTH MAIN STREET 1380 PLEASANT STREET Sam Hall's Music Store 169 North Main Street ‘■Everything for the Music Lover” LOUISE WATERMAN WISE CHAPTER R'nai B'rith Girls President Lynne Harber Vice-President Sandra Schwimmer Recording' Secretary Melba Kuperschmid Corresponding Secretary..Rhonda Tinkoff Reporter Esta Uditsky Serge ant-at-Arms Helene Solinsky Montress .............. Brenda Weinstein Carol Winegard Cecile Gitlin COMPLIMENTS OF Crawford Electrical Co. 295 PLEASANT STREET Fall River, Mass. Tel. OSborne 2-7001 George A. Bishop, Jr.—r31 William Almeida COMPLIMENTS OF ADAMS BOOKSTORE, INC. WILFRED J. GINGRAS GENERAL INSURANCE 330 Granite Block Tel. 0-8253 CENTER JEWELERS, INC. The Home of Perfect Diamonds Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Gifts 212 South Main Street Next Door to the Center Theater Fall River, Mass. Tel. 2-8001 Compliments of EMPIRE MEN’S SHOP t4Bob ' Lawrence Robert A. Wilcox Co. 22 BEDFORD STREET STATIONERY SCHOOL SUPPLIES COMPLIMENTS OF Vive Society President .............. Judy Jackson Vice-President ........... Edith Olson Secretary ......... Priscilla Mullen Treasurer Dale Golz HUTCHINSON'S ART SHOP Raymond L. Hutchinson, Prop. PICTURES, PICTURE FRAMING ARTISTS’ SUPPLIES 154 Second Street Compliments of Assistant District Attorney JOHN J. HARRINGTON COMPLIMENTS OF ACADEMY THEATER COMPLIMENTS OF GRANITE BLOCK SPA 12 BARBETT PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., INC. 86 PAGE STREET • PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.
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