Easthampton High School - Echo Yearbook (Easthampton, MA)

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1955 - 1956 Full of excitement, we entered E. H. S. in September for the last lap of our journey. To lead us through the year was Miss Claudia Fleming, giving us her willing assistance whenever we needed it. As class officers, we elected: Thomas LaPlante President Joanne Gendreau Secretary Emelie Racicot Vice-President Patricia Tourville Treasurer Representing us at Student Council were Bruce Craig, James Stone, Richard Nadolny, David Jayes, Roberta Laprade, Patricia Tourville, Donna Mitchell, and Joanne Gendreau. Our magazine campaign proved to be very profitable. High seller for the Crowell Company was Lillian Lajoie, and Donna Mitchell took honors for the Curtis Company. Pictures, pictures, pictures! Yes, the months of February and March proved to be quite exciting ones with all of us rushing about gathering Senior pictures of our classmates. The Senior play, Wish On the Moon , was a tremendous success. The cast, under the direction of Mr. Thayer, gave a superb performance. One of the outstanding features of this year was our annual Senior Class trip to Washington, D. C. This, indeed, was a thrill- ing experience. As chaperones, Mr. Arnold Cleary and Mrs. Marjorie Beebe did a line job. In June, along with the Juniors, we put on the Senior Prom. This was a gala affair. To wind up this, our final year in E. H. S., we are all looking forward to Class Night and finally the big step, graduation. We will leave behind us many pleasant memories of these past four years at E. H. S. Joanne Gendreau Secretary 43

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Reviews of the Posf Four Years 1952 - 1953 Entering the halls of E. H. S. we were ably guided by our class advisor, Mr. Reed. Amid the confusion of plans for our first big project, the Freshman- Sophomore Party, we elected as class officers: president, Alice Gerykg vice-president, john Brothers, secretary, Corinne St. Martin, treasurer, Nancy Mackie. Much to our joy, Margaret Duryee won the Urban-Fleming Memorial Prize for outstanding work in General Science, and Nancy Mackie was presented the Helena C. Evans Art Award. 1953 - 1954 September found us again in these familiar corridors. Leading us was Miss Lee, followed by James Stone, president, Richard Fappiano, vice-president, Theresa Ceberek, secretary, Thomas LaPlante, treasurer. Being old hands at high school life, we participated actively in social, athletic, and academic iields. The year passed rapidly, and much to our astonishment it was June and We were eagerly looking ahead to our Junior year which was in sight. 1954 - 1955 There we were, on the third lap of our journey. This year found as our class officers: president, Thomas LaPlanteg vice- president, James Stone, secretary, Joanne Gendreaug treasurer, Patricia Tourville. Our indispensable advisor was Mr. Lewis. With his help we sponsored the Junior Party. We were proud to learn that Bruce Craig was awarded the Susan M. Mullaly Prize in French, and also the History Award offered by the International Relations Committee of the Woman's Club. Chester Kania re- ceived a prize for outstanding work in Physics. Representing E. H. S. at Girls' State was Donna Mitchell, and at Boys' State were Bruce Craig, Frank Skrzyniarz, and Chester Kania. 42

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Hlass Will The last will and testament of the Class of 1956, of the town of Easthampton, County of Hampshire, State of Massachusetts, made and published this 15th day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred Fifty-six. We, the Class of 1956, being of sound mind and body do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament in manner following: First: to the entire school we bequeath the spirit of the Class of 56. Second: to the Juniors-our exuberant spirits and good sportsmanship. Third: to the Sophomores-our best wishes for luck and success. Fourth: io the dFreshmen-our wealth of friendliness and our enthusiasm or stu ying. Fifth: our individual bequests: 5 Theresa Baldyga leaves her engaged status to Carol Mimitz. Donald Bashista leaves his good nature to Red Gwinner. Mary Bober leaves her seriousness Q???J to Marilyn Green. Carol Borowski leaves her dignified walk to Carol Cooper. William Breyer leaves his acting ability to Alan Novak. Carol Bridges leaves: her sister remains. John Brothers leaves his quietness to James Coopee. Theresa Ceberek leaves her majorette uniform and dented baton to Holly Osborn. Patricia Couchon leaves her letter writing to Arlene Newton. Bruce Craig leaves his pitching arm to Ralph Benham. Margaret Duryee leaves her uncovered eye to Carol Kinlock. Richard Fappiano' leaves his curls to Bob Nace. Carole Finn leaves her red hair to Joan Barbour. Elodie Fleury leaves her studying techniques to Peter Wild. Joanne Gendreau leaves her friendliness to Jackie Girouard. Alyce Geryk leaves her blue eyes to Larry Truehart. Beverly Graham leaves her quick temper to Marjorie Morrison. Donald Hicks leaves his morning parking spot to Judy Fisher and all the others. David Jayes leaves his spot on the warm up bench to Ronnie Bouchard. Donald Johnston leaves his parking place to Winkie Krawczyk. Jean Kaeppel leaves her bouncy pony tail to Betty Schott. Chester Kania leaves his broken seat in Doc's room to Max. Ann Kapelewski leaves her helpful waysto' Marie Waltz. Carol Krawczyk leaves, much to Miss Baranowski's dismay. James LaCroix leaves with his little brother Tommy. Thomas LaCroix leaves with the school's supply of pencils hidden only the Lord knows where. Lillian Lajoie leaves her king-sized sneezes to any underclassman who wishes to enliven a dull class. Gloria Laliberte leaves her weekly place at Mae's to Carol Poudrier. Walter Lankarge leaves his height to Richard Bernier. Lucille LaPlante leaves her winning ways to Christine Golas. Tommy LaPlante leaves his leadership ability to Bob Graham. Roberta Laprade leaves still arguing with Tommy LaCroix. Leonard LaRock leaves his dry humor to Donald Amlaw. Deanne LeBeau leaves her trumpet to Joanne Schmidt. Nan Lowe leaves her smile to Beverly Carter. Pauline Lukaszkiewicz leaves her talkativeness to Anthony Nadroski. Nancy Mackie leaves her acting ability to Mary Pat Daley. Christine Marcisz leaves her moods to Eddy Fondakowski. Joyce McCarthy leaves her quiet reserve to Irene Soja. Joyce McNamara leaves her accent to Christine Jankowski. Donna Mitchell leaves her wardrobe to Dot Lagowski. William Mullen leaves his Tootsie's hand-holding corner to Richard Hatch and eanie. illichard Nadolny leaves his good intentions to Richard LaPlante. Rosalie Parsons leaves her industrious ways to Eileen Hefferon. Stanley Parzych leaves his warm personality to Joe Watson. Emelie Racicot leaves her sports ability to Pauline LaFlamme. 44