Holten High School - Onion Yearbook (Danvers, MA)

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There most importa: rose nor did we ceased o seemed incn We were Sen; Led byj start. Bee several th, Rockefell Our on our Holten much h climaxing note from an orchestra to signify that the art of our four years’ drama had arrived. No cig flood lights glow; but the big moment had come! ctic pace to pause and think for a moment, it Where did time go? Here we were in the la t Already! lass president, James Cassotis, we got off to a rod our enthusiasm in the annual magazine drive, gjBuVs in our budget, we were as secure ACT IV SENIOR YEAR hesita Next ball gam which was We With a cast th; tined foi the results were marvelous. We began ely. As it was the first one in the histo ut of town, the deadline was early. Holten High-Lite as the tit The then verting its prine Asii functioni efforts, a lovely the Executive the language cli Baton Squ the outstanding al sports. held a v frked wonders' underwater agenda was a hilari mic group of Senior b •organized riot! enior play, “Hpifmtv’ j !§bandled the hillbilly ht smasjr'hit. om ou auty vs. the Beasts baaBw- cheerleaders stole the show, (PT'Weddin’ ” into full swing, very well, our play was des- r clas ( activities most of us belonged to some school this vas our last moment to shine, we put forth our best iy of us sang in the Glee Club or Girls’ Choir and enjoyed fonjCert. Many Seniors enjoyed the following activities: infcil, the Student Council, the annual Sweater Benefit, is the Modern Dance Club, the Cheerleading Squad, the Id the Holten magazine staffs. With many of our boys players on our school's teams, we enoyed all the season- to say there Our ye; finally our f With oi the end o£, ginning was never a dull moment! was highlighted with Senior Day, our class picnic, and ir years’ culmination—Commencement Day. ■autiful reception we took our last curtain call and marked igh school days. Really, though, the end was only the bo- 's. We were completely prepared for whatever was ahead. , —B Wo had shared four years of study and fun together and our Holten High -Lites will remain in our minds and hearts forever. 22

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ACT III JUNIOR YEAR [summer’s long interlude we were very anxious to get back r tageto continue our show. We all realized the significance of this act: the extent and quality of our showing here would certainly be the basis of our next role. We faced with seriousness of purpose the task that lay before us. We grasped it firmly and did not waiver, though it strived to shake us loose. In our concentration we hardly took notice that we were on stage and part of the main show. We began our business for the Junior year with elections to fill the roles of class officers. Mr. Olds was elected class advisor; Walter Lang, President; Lucille LaPointe, Vice-President; Robert Boyd, Secre- tary ; and Jean Spakas, Treasurer. The following students were elected in the previous year to represent our class on the Student Council: Allan Rikkola, Jane Warman, James Cassotis, Stowe Sayward, Richard Phillips, and Cheryl Glover. In its Junior year, our class attained a very prominent position in the affairs of Molten High School. Two of the three Latin club officers and all four of the Spanish Club officers were members of n|| were very active in the Sweater Benefit and in all the sch tions. Our class was well represented in all sports. Here developed one of the main strands of our plot; our cla scale preparation for college careers. We were determined to the completion of preparations in the Senior year; the scope of opera- tions was greater than it had ever been. A great many of us took the College Entrance Examination Board Tests in May of this year. This challenge was preceded by many hours of preparatory classes after school. Many of us also took, though mainly for test experience, the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and a mathematics tesl given by the University of Massachusetts at Phillips Academy. The extent of these rehearsals trained us well for the major tests of the Senior year. ain scene of the Junior year, of course, concerned the Junior Prom. Preceded by two months of careful preparations by various com- mittees, it was held during a snow and rain storm on April eleventh, nine- teen fifty-eight. Nevertheless, the prom, entitled “Candylandl and deco- rated appropriately, was a festive occasion. Fine music was provided by Manual’s Black and White Orchestra, and photographs taken by a pro- fessional photographer were available to the couples. Complete coopera- tion from all concerned made ouizJuniajr Prom a wonderful success. Finally, to aid our financial situation, we held a car wash in June of this year. Under the personal direction of Mr. Olds, our class ad- visor. and with great cooperation from thej.cla.ss, the car wash became a huge success. We earned over one hundred forty dollars and l ecame one of the richest classes in recent years. Thus, with much hard work and careful planning, our class prepared well for the enormous responsibilities of our Senior year. After much experience and success in the Junior year, we expected to accomplish even more in the Senior year. At any rate, we eagerly awaited what we knew would be the greatest act of all — our Senior year. 21

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CLASS WILL We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred Fifty-nine, being of sound mind and realizing the vacillation of human affairs and the foibles of memory, do affirm our belief in the mor- tality of mankind; and thus, the said class, in order to perpetuate itself in human remem- brance, does bequeath the following in its last will and testament. To Mrs. Nolan we leave many thanks for her cooperation in organizing the year- book committees. To Mr. Olds we leave a filing cabinet for his many important papers, j To Mrs. O'Connell we leave a plaque read- ing, “Don’t yawn in my Xpom.” To Miss I’arrott we leave a rather untidy bookcase of college catalogues. To Miss Petrie we leave a book, Shorthand in Two Easy Lessons.” To Mr. Radulski we leave a life insurance policy for his dangerous driving classes. To Mrs. Root we leave a record saying, “Be ready to write, fast and furiously.” To Mrs. Richardson we leave a much needed rest from Jimmy Cassotis. To Mr. Russell we leave fond memories of the time we had putting on the senior play. To Mr. Sahlberg we leave a year of no pro- gram changes. To Mrs. Sears we leave a brand new staff of errand girls. To Mr. Short we leave a life time member- ship in the Bill Morin fan club. To Mr. Tatarunis we leave a gold plated pitch pipe. To Mr. April we leave much success as prin- cipal of D. H. S. To Mr. Ambrose we leave a loud speaker over which to yell, “FILE!” To Mr. Barry we leave a book on how to remain calm, cool, and collected when teaching English! to Freshmen. To Mr. Capra we leave a book of new and different songs for next years’ football games. To Mrs. Casavant we leave a new pile of ses- sion slips for next year and a new inflec- tion for: “You’ll have to learn.” To Miss Damon we leave a “fresh” batch of Freshmen to break in. To Mr. Duncan we leave a large broom with which to sweep the cafeteria. To Miss Edmondson we leave a set of new records for her typing classes. To Mrs. Essember we leave neat and tidy filing boxes. To Mrs. Fryer we leave a new group of “mad” scientists — ready, willing, and able to take chemistry. To Mr. Funchion we leave without taking anyone. To Mrs. Hughes we leave a book entitled: “How to Win Magazine Contests Year Af- ter Year.” To Mr. Jordan we leave an art book, hoping that after all these years, he will take the hint. To Mr. Kilfoyle we leave another rough and ready freshman homeroom. To Mr. Konovalchik we leave a brand new snorkel to go with his other skin diving equipment. To Mr. I.eistinger we leave a new set o: “BEEP” licence plates for his car. To Mr. Logan we leave a fresh batch of chocolate covered frogs’ legs. To Mrs. Maney we leave a bottle of nerve pills for her French classes. To Mr. Marcus we leave a gold-plated mus- tache cup. To Mr. Mooney we leave a carton of cigar- ettes for his fifth period coffee break. To Mr. Nolan we leave a 48 hour day to al- low enough time for history homework. To Mr. Vye we leave a UP.” recording, “LINE To Miss Weber we leave some new creative dance records. To Mr. Zoll we leave a megaphone so that his soft voice can be heard. To Mr. Zollo we leave much luck with his Victorian room. Mr. Roseman we leave a ‘Type Problem” that he can not solve. Robert Anastasi leaves his “nose’ to any un- derclassman without one. Catherine Arvantides leaves her “Pony Ex- press” business to Janet Joyce. Harry Barnes leaves his camera to anyone who has enough flashbulbs. Bernard Bartnicki leaves his blond curls to any junior who is going bald. Barbara Begin leaves her ability to get along with the boys to Carole Clement. 23