Holten High School - Onion Yearbook (Danvers, MA)

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SCHOOL SCENES

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IN September of 1950, the Class of 1954 entered the halls of Holten High School as a group of un- suspecting freshmen. After a few weeks of indoctrination we became used to the habits of a Holten High student. The fear of afternoon ses- sions, warning cards, and, most of all, the little brown bench in the office terrified us; but after a while every- thing worked out quite well. Before we knew it, the year had slipped by and we were studying for our final exams. When we entered the next year as sophomores, we were determined to set a shining example for the new freshmen. We knew how to do every- thing right. Early in the fall we elected our class officers as follows: President, Thomas Powers; Vice-President, Charles Powers; Secretary, Joanne Masterson; and Treasurer, Charlotte Devarenne. We selected as our adviser Mr. Daniel Hogan, who had recently returned from the Army. With his help we put on our first class dance, the Sophomore Hop. The dance was enjoyed by all, and everyone saw the first of many magnificent decorating jobs which our class achieved. In the spring, we were saddened by the sudden death of Mr. Crosby, our beloved assistant-principal, teach- er, and guide. His loss was a great one, but all of us whose lives touched his were greatly enriched by the con- tact. We shall always remember him. Coming soon after were the final exams. Once they were passed, we had the good news that at least we were juniors. As upperclassmen our first act was to elect as class officers: David Stone- hill, President; Peter Duncan, Vice- President; Treasurer, Patricia Pio- trowski; and Secretary, Barbara McElroy, all of whom did a fine job for us. The Junior Prom, under the cap- able guidance of our adviser, Mr. Albanese, was a huge success. Our Junior Prom Queen was Jane Pond. Her lovely attendants were Pat Piotrowski, Doris Getchell, Elaine McHugh, Deborah Hilton, Sandra Kowalski, and Charlotte Devarenne. An addition to the gorgeous decor- ations was the golden glitter on each junior’s hand, the class ring. Later in the year we helped in the creation of the Student Council. When the senior class was gradu- ated, we decorated the gym for their Reception, and realized that next year the dance would be for us. Our senior year crept up on us all too quickly, and we soon knew why seniors are always so busy. As usual our first job was class elections. Dave Stonehill was re- elected President, a tribute to his leadership qualities. Two very popu- lar, hard-working fellows, Peter Dun- can and Leo Devarenne, tied for the post of Vice-President, and we decided to be different by having two Vice-Presidents. Joan Weaver was elected Secretary, and Linda English became Treasurer. Mr. Dunn was elected class adviser. The sports during the year were particularly spectacular. Charles Clark led our grand football team. George Larkin was awarded a wrist watch for being chosen “Most Valu- able Player of 1954.” Captain Peter Duncan led his hockey team through a wonderful and exciting series of fast-playing victories. Five of the hockey players became North Shore All-Stars: Captain Peter Duncan, Charles Clark, David Paradine, Mar- shall Paine, and Mike Tipert. George Larkin was captain of the basketball team, and Hugh Allen won honors on the Northeastern Conference team. The baseball team was captained by Kenneth Rollins, and the track team, by Charles Powers. Carolyn Sheldon was elected captain of the blue team, and Jackie Weaver, of the white team. CLASS HISTORY