Gardner High School - Wampanoag Yearbook (Gardner, MA)

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'C THE ARGUS were also prominent in the spring sports. At the last assembly in June of 1959, suspense hung thick in the air. Who would receive the coveted Lamp of Learning for being the Highest Rank- ing Sophomore? When junior, Elaine Stanley, presented the award to Sally Wojdylak, we were extremely proud of Sally as the outstanding and deserv- ing member of our class. With the end of our Sophomore year came the end of one-half the jour- ney through G. H. S. Sure that even greater things were yet to come, we awaited our Junior year with Great Expectations. Junior Year The sound of the distant school gong beckoned us to resume our studies. Upperclassmen at last! This made the return to school somewhat easier to bear. Our first duty was the election of class officers. Jack Tinker served his third term as president while Candy Gagne as vice-president was a new member of the Principal's Cabinet. Both Sally Wojdylak and Dave Bliss served their second terms as secretary and treasurer respectively. As usual, sports played a big part in this school year. The election of co-captains for the following year high- lighted the various seasons. Our foot- ball team, composed of our sophomore representatives, elected Dan Alisaus- kas and Ron Sabulis to lead them the next year. They were determined to better this year's record of six wins and three losses. Likewise, our cham- pion swimming team, composed of last year's sophomores, chose Jack Tinker and Tuck Nichols as their leaders. Not to be outdone, the basketball team, flashing a record of ten wins and ten losses, placed their trust in Pete Du- prey and John Marr. The track team, which lost only one meet-by .3 of a point at that-out of ten, elected Dan Alisauskas and Don Barry as co- captains. Likewise, girls' sports were also suc- cessful. The hockey team, strength- ened by the same former sophomore players, won three and lost six. On the other hand, the basketball team compiled an enviable record of six wins and one loss, and the softball team was undefeated. Perhaps the athletic ability which our class possessed was put to good use in October. The stampede which convulged on the office when we went to order our class rings certainly re- sembled a cross between a football game and a track meet. Nevertheless, we anxiously awaited their arrival so we could either give them away or use them as proof of our position at Gard- ner High. With April vacation came our never- to-be-forgotten Washington Trip. Monday morning saw three buses of G. H. S. students leaving for a five day tour of Washington and New York City. The Capitol, the Washington and Lincoln Memorials, the Smithson- ian Institute, Arlington National Cem- etery, Mount Vernon, the Potomac Cruise, and the Casino Royal were some of the highlights in Washington itself. The motel where we stayed saw more than a hundred tired stu- dents returning after a hard day of sightseeing. However, our good- natured chaperones, Mr. and Mrs. Gearan, Mr. and Mrs. Glendenning, Mr. and Mrs. Lepkowski, and Mr. and Mrs. Tinker, claim that they were more tired than we were. At any rate, they didn't stay up all night ironing clothes or playing cards! In New York We visited Radio City

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3. THE ARGUS the start of the basketball season. Pete Duprey, Phil Goguen, and John Marr did a fine job for the boys' team, while Sue and Irene were once again the guiding lights for the girls. Because of this winter weather, we will remember that Wednesdays be- came the official holiday during Janu- ary. Those extra hours of sleep were heartily appreciated. Some of us may also remember be- ing told by upper classmen that we were still wet behind the ears. This was certainly true of such swim- mers as Bob Holmlund, Bob Krasaw- ski, Mike Marnane, Jack Tinker, Skip Nichols, Bob Nevard, and Tuck Nich- ols. Their invaluable assistance en- abled G. H. S. to capture the State Crown again. Spring arrived with the Lloyd Lan- cers who had just completed an ex- change concert with Groton, Connecti- cut. However, within a few weeks these musicians were off again-this time boarding the S. S. Simplex for that unforgettable trip to Canada. Sailing the St. Lawrence were Dave Bliss, Tom Briggs, Rochelle Caouette, Pat Danisinka, Cyn Dobson, Lillian and Dick Genaitis, Carol Haapaoja, Jackie Lozeau, Chuck McFaul, Mary- alice O'Hearn, Jerry Pierce, Charlotte Sandroff, Tina Swercewski, Arlene Shumski, and Jack Tinker. Surprised that the year had ended so quickly but not reluctant to leave, we began to make plans for our summer vacation. We left our eventful Fresh- man year behind us only to relive it in memory. Sophomore Year Brimming with anticipation and summer sun, we returned to G. H. S. in September. The first order of busi- ness on the agenda was the election of class officers. Jack Tinker was re- elected leader of the Gang, Lorna Eddy was his assistant, Irene St. John, official scribe, and Phil Goguen, keeper of the funds. This fall was also the year for football at G. H. S. We were unde- feated in nine games and scored upon only once-by Nashua, of course. Such names as Dan Alisauskas, Don Barry, Gerry Beaudoin, Jim Bessette, Scott Blouin, Pete Duprey, Ed Fitzger- ald, Richie Hawryla, Pete Lugbauer, and the Sabulis twins appeared on the program. Not to be outdone, girls such as Pam, Sue, Irene, Sally, and Nancy were pro- minent members of the hockey team. Sue also lent her talents to the basket- ball team while Irene St. John and Irene Murray were our feminine bat- swingers. Halloween decorations highlighted our Sophomore Party, How long will it be before Mr. Gearan asks the boys who didn't wear ties and suit coats to leave? was the question of the eve- ning. They were allowed to stay until after refreshments were served-a courtesy which was certainly appreci- ated by the boys. This year our swimming team con- tinued its winning ways. Perhaps the fact that our classmates who had served on the team as freshmen re- turned and brought Bob Ruckey with them was a reason for their success. Although our basketball team was not outstanding, Don Barry, Ken Bonk, Pete Duprey, Phil Goguen, John Marr, Bob Roy, and Dan Sanden were deter- mined to practice all summer to make it the best next season. Danny, Don, Fitzy, George, Mike, John, Tuck, Ronnie, Pete, and Jack

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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,