East Greenwich High School - Crimson Yearbook (East Greenwich, RI)

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CLASS HISTCRY In the fall of '54 we came. To graduate was our one aim. lt would mean a lot of work at best, But we were ready to meet the test. We didn't know what was in store Until we faced our election chore. Bobby Waldeck presided that year With Douglas Harding remaining near. To Katy LeBeau our money went While in our ptuses we felt a dent, Carol VanOlinda our notes did takeg A very good secretary she would make, We called our dance the April Showers. The gym was trimmed with beautiful flowers. With the Eighth Grade Promotion out of the way Our cares of school soon flew away. Very quickly the summer passed. Back this year for our Freshman Class. For John Cragan, President, our votes did pour, With Douglas Harding Vice President once more. Jerry Thompson, as secretary, we chose Janet Johnson as treasurer we wouldn't oppose. Our Harvest Hop was loads of fun, And that school year was over and done. As sophomores we were on the beam. Our new school was really like a dream. John, Douglas, and Janet were elected again While Judy Essex took paper and pen. Our football team no one could stop. As co -champions we found ourselves at the top. The joyful crowd in the stands did cheerg Their vibrant voices rang loud and clear. Our Sweetheart Dance wasn't a financial success: Everyone had a pleasant time, nevertheless. As queen, Judy Essex the grand march led, The decorations were hearts of blue, white and red Our treasury was in dire need, But we didn't have a project: sad, indeed! At the end of the year for our rings we were measured They would always be remembered and treasured

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HONOR SOCIETY M Magi' Va ledictorian 531Uf3f0fi3l'1 CA ROL VANOLINDA JANET JOHNSON Paul C. McNeil, Gale E. Warner, Janet S. Slack, Sandra L. Elwell, Douglas B, Harding Frances A. Casavant, Janet A. Johnson, Carol A, Van Olinda.

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We had our school picnic at Goddard Park. That sunny, fun filled day left its mark Later, to Scarborough beach our class went. With swimming and eating our time was soon spent. We started our Junior Year with loads of ambition. To choose class officers was the important mission. John, Judy, and Janet remained in demand While Steve Chipman was made second in command Our finances needed a boost, we knew, But we all had the question, What can we do? To everyone, selling school pens seemed fine. In this project our class really did shine. Our Junior Promenade had stars as its theme, Which proved to be an effective scheme. Music by the King's, as always, was great, This would surely be a memorable date. Summer days were soon over and past. Again we entered school, this year, our last. Work on our Crimson was soon to begin, We hoped that honors, our yearbook would win. We still had to choose class officers, yet. Carol VanOlinda, as treasurer, was our best bet. Doug Harding for Vice President took all our votes, John was still President, Judy again took the notes. At the football games, concessions we sold Although our hands were numb from the cold. Our Christmas Hop was welcomed by all As everyone danced and had a ball. The lovely weather that came in May Was welcomed by all on Ivy Day. On Moving-Up -Day awards were won And yearbooks distributed to everyone. The eve of our banquet was drawing nigh. We all knew we'd soon be saying good -bye. The end of our journey came without regret, For our years at E.G. we would never forget. Our high school diplomas were nearly won. Our days in school would soon be done. Into the wide world with tears in our eyes, We looked to the future with nostalgic sighs. Ann Casavant Janet Slack