Gardner High School - Wampanoag Yearbook (Gardner, MA)

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Jn. .v .n-H THE ARGUS Gerry Beaudoin, Jim Bessette, Scott Blouin, Richie Hawryla, Pete Lug- bauer, John Marr, Pete Duprey, Ed Fitzgerald, Bob Nevard, and the Sabu- lis twins. One of the twins, Richie, was awarded the Roland Robichaud Trophy for the most improved senior football player. There is no doubt that our peppy cheerleaders did much to insure vic- tory for G. H. S. Co-captained by Candy Gagne and Sally Wojdylak, Dotty Krasowski, Prissy and Pauly Lizotte, and Lola Owens managed many rallys. Many of us seniors will remember the contest with the fresh- men to see who could yell the loudest in the hilarious skit presented by these cheerleaders. Numerous other elections took place during the fall. The D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award went to a most deserving member of our class, Sally Wojdylak, We are proud of Sally for all she has done for our class. In addi- tion, Rochelle Caouette was chosen as the Good Government Day Repre- sentative by the student body. We are sure that Rochelle will ably rep- resent G. H. S. when she goes to Congress. Another Senior girl was the winner of the I Speak for Democracy Contest. Kathy Johnson delivered a most interesting talk which tied in with her appreciation of art. Another highlight of our senior year was the presentation of our Senior Play. Our wonderful produc- tion The Solid Gold Cadillac, was very ably directed by Mr. Black and Lillian Genaitis, our student director. No member of the cast will forget the episode during one rehearsal when Connie missed her cue. However, Dick and Lauren didn't seem to mind! The A. A. Ball in December glowed with Christmas spirit. The four stu- dent members ofthe A. A. Council, Ed Fitzgerald, Ronnie Sabulis, Candy Gagne, and Irene St. John, led the grand march and the singing of the Alma Mater. The work of Tom Briggs, Susan Koski, and junior Don Patterson were displayed at the annual art competi- tion in Boston sponsored by the Boston Globe. Tom's exhibit will also be shown in the finals at New York City. Unfortunately, however, our happy senior year was saddened by the death of Marjorie Stanley. No one will for- get the tall girl with the quiet smile and the twinkle in her eye. Fourteen seniors received their pins as four-year band members: Dave Bliss, Tom Briggs, Rochelle Caouette, Patri- cia Danisinka, Cyn Dobson, Lillian Genaitis, Dick Genaitis, Bradley Leh- tonen, Lois Linden, Charles Nichols, Maryalice O'Hearn, Charlotte Sandrof, Arlene Shumski, and Tina Swercewski. In January many prospective college students took the College Entrance Examinations, which were followed by months of anxious waiting to hear from various colleges. We are also very proud of our fac- ulty here at G. H. S. This year Mr. Baker was honored as Science Teacher of the Year and, Mr. Dubzin- ski as Coach of the Year. Still another highlight of our senior year was the Senior Kid Party. A large gingerbread house and balloons served as decorations. Prize winners were Leo Nadeau-funniest boy, Ann Osterberg-funniest girl, Richie Sabu- lis-handsomest, Pearl McConnell- prettiest, Connie Jandris-most origi- nal, and Dorina Voisine and Tony Renes--cutest babies. We also agree with the committee's choice of Tom Briggs and Jo Leach as the cutest

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' TTY. -af . THE ARGUS Music Hall to see Please Don't Eat the Daisies, the U. N. Building, and had a few hours to ourselves. We can't help wondering, however, why several of the students were late in returning and held up the return trip home. Following our trip was the Junior- Senior Prom. The committees, headed by our class ofhcers, worked hard to make it an evening to remember. Dick Fenno and his orchestra provided ex- cellent dance music, and our decora- tions were in keeping with the theme, Spring Serenade. A highlight of the evening occurred when several of our classmates decided to abscond with some of the decorations and Mrs. Glendenning followed in hot pursuit. In the latter part of the year, several students brought honor to themselves and to our class. Lorna Eddy won second prize in the non-French back- ground group of second-year students which was sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Elaine Johnson, Richard Charland, and Charles Innis received honorable men- tion for their performance in the Merit Scholarship Exams. Our baseball team also brought honor to G. H. S. by batting its way to the North Worcester County Cham- pionship. Pete Duprey, Phil Goguen, and Jack Tinker were among the team's valuable members. In the Dis- trict Championship Playoffs, Gardner defeated St. Stephens but was defeated by Webster. Girls' and Boys' State Representa- tives in June included Rochelle Caou- ette, Phil Goguen, Pete Lugbauer, Tuck Nichols, Tony Renes, and Jack Tinker. These students will never forget their wonderful experiences or the knowledge which they gained. Also in June the brains of our class, numbering thirty-two in all, were honored by receiving their first Pro Merito certificates. They elected the following ofiicers for their senior year: Bentii Hoiska, presidentg Lorna Eddy, vice-president, Lauren Kidder, secre- tary, and Mike Marnane, treasurer. Our eventful Junior year was over! How quickly it had passed! Now we looked forward to our last year at G. H. S. when we would be the upper of the upperclassmen. Senior Year The end of summer vacation meant the beginning of our final year at Gardner High. Could it be possible that we were Seniors already? We could hardly believe that the time had gone so fast! We were surprised to see how much more serious-minded and how much more mature many of our classmates had become. Never- theless, we embarked on the last mile of our journey through G. H. S. with high hopes and confidence. As usual, the election of class ofiicers was first on the program. We chose Dan Alisauskas, president, Sally Wojdylak, vice-presidentg Candy Gagne, secretaryg and Dave Bliss, treasurer, to lead our class. As is fitting for our final year at Gardner High, the football team had another spectacular season, winning eight and tying the Fitchburg game 0 to 0. The most outstanding of these games Was, undoubtedly, the Nashua game. Losing by two touchdowns and only two minutes left to play, Gardner suddenly came to life and conquered mighty Nashua. We are certain that such a spectacular game will not be played for many years to come. The members of the team who accomplished this remarkable feat were Dan Alisauskas, Don Barry,

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. :Yi Xa' s Y THE ARGUS couple. The evening of games, gum- chewing, singing, and nursery rhyme reading was enjoyed by all. In sports our class contributed many outstanding athletes. Perhaps this is best substantiated by the fact that our swimmers broke 7 out of 9 existing records, placed first in the State Meet, and third in the New England Inter- Scholastic Meet. Also our basketball team which won 9 and lost 9, placed Don Shultz on the Worcester County All-Star Team and Pete Duprey and John Marr on the honorable mention list. Also in girls' sports we would like to congratulate the hockey team cap- tained by Sally Wojdylak and the bas- ketball team captained by Irene St. John for their fine records. We are sure that all the spring sports will be just as successful. Now as the close of the year draws near, we are looking forward to the Junior-Senior Prom, the Pro Merito Banquet, the Senior Reception, Bacca- laureate, the Senior Banquet, and ii- nally Graduation itself. Now as we separate to go our special ways, we shall recall our four wonderful years at Gardner High School and the memories that bind our hearts together 'til the day we meet again. ' - 3