Holten High School - Onion Yearbook (Danvers, MA)

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SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Richard Sauchuk, Vice-President; Mac Ford, President; Joyce Penta, Secretary SOPHOMORE YEAR Beginning our Sophomore year, we elected “Mac” Ford class President, “Dick” Sauchuk Vice-President, Joyce Penta Secretary, and “Jackie” King Treasurer. Miss Damon was chosen as our class advisor. Carole Handy, Alana Hennessy, Sue Morey, and Donna Spakas had been elected to serve as Sopho- more Student Council members. It was football season again before we knew it, and many sophomore boys partici- pated in varsity football. Among them were “Dick” Sauchuk, Leon Tranos, “Doug” Silver- nail, “Richie” Landers, “Doug” Davis, “Tom” Cerino, “Art” Thompson, “Bill” LaChance, and Bruce Clark. At last, after weeks of careful planning, Nov. 8 arrived and the Sophomore Hop. The gym was tranformed into an autumn wonder- land. Everyone enjoyed dancing to the music of the Four Sharps. Our thanks to Miss Damon for bringing success out of confusion. Both the hockey and basketball teams were resplendent with our athletes. Receiving hockey sweaters were Jay Wholley, two bars: “Bob” Lawson, “Bob” Coyne, “Fred” Ran- dall, David Levenson, and “Albie” Petronzio, all one bar. The baseball and track teams also listed on their rosters the names of our classmates. Various activties were enjoyed by the members of our busy class. We proudly sang and played in the Spring Concert and made our first apeparance in the Sweater Benefit, language clubs, and F.T.A. Alana Hennessy and Ellen Gillis were chosen cheerleaders while Carole Handy and “Ginny” Marques became the new members of the Baton Squad. We joined the French and Spanish clubs as well as other interesting organizations. Our second year at Holten High came to a close with high hopes and big plans for next year. Page Twenty-three

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FRESHMAN YEAR Our first year at Ilolten High began almost four years ago, but it seems as though it were yesterday. How lost we were as we wandered around the corridors, hardly daring to ask where our homerooms were! It took only a short time, however, to become acquainted with our new classmates, studies, and teachers. Football season was in full swing and our class was well represented by “Dick” Sau- ehuk and “Richie” Landers on the Varsity Football Squad. Many freshman girls parti- cipated in varsity and junior varsity Field Hockey, most of us playing for the first time. Next on our busy schedule was the Freshman-Senior party held on October 11, 1956. It was here that the girls were fully initiated by our Senior sisters. Donna Spakas stopped the show with her hilarious costume, and Carol Proud’s poem about her Senior sister was voted best. We finally felt that we were a part of wonderful Holten High. “Richie” Landers and “Jackie” King were elected to serve as our Freshman representa- tives to the Student Council. “Pat” Moulton was chosen as a cheerleader and Helen Hutch- ings, Ellen C.illis, and “Sandy” Lawson joined Joyce Penta on the Baton Squad. We met and conquered mid-year exams, but hoped, for the most part, to do better in our finals. Our class was well represented in Foot- ball, Basketball, Hockey, Baseball, and Track. As our many activities show, we enjoyed an ambitious, successful Freshman year. Page Twenty-two i

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JUNIOR CI.ASS OFFICERS Robert Coyne, President; Alana Hennessy, Treasurer; Donna Spakas, Secretary; Harry Williams, Vice-President. JUNIOR YEAR We entered Holten High in September of 1958 to begin our third year. To get our Junior year officially under way, we held election for class officers. Those chosen were President - Bob Coyne, Vice President - Harry Williams, Secretary - Donna Spakas, and Treasurer - Alana Hennessy. We selected Mr. Olds as class advisor. Our class had already done well in athletics, and this year was to be no excep- tion. Many played major roles in the success of our football team. At the end of the season, “Dick” Sauchuk was elected captain of the 1959 squad. Student Council elections had been held the previous spring and Carole Handy, Alana Hennessy, Susan Morey, Donna Spakas, “Fred” Randall, and Jay Wholley were chosen by their classmates. “Mac” Ford was elected to serve as our representative to Boys State, and as always, “Mac” was the perfect choice. He was elected governor. As soon as the excitement of football season had begun to die down, it was time for the hockey and basketball teams to swing into action. Each team enjoyed a successful season with the support of several of our classmates. The girls were just as busy playing basketball, field hockey, volleyball, and soft- ball. We also began the Girls’ Recreation Association and by participating in various sports and activities, the girls were able to earn letters and pins. Before we knew it, April was on the way and it was time to begin preparations for our very first prom. “April Showers” was the theme and Walter Perry provided the music. On April tenth the Great Oak School was as beautiful as a spring garden and all who attended enjoyed a wonderful evening. Mary Ellen Cunningham was chosen queen and her court comprised Donna Spakas, Ann Swiniarski, Evelyn Wytowitz, Sally Rowell, Judi Welenc, and Phyllis Fiore. Along with pleasant memories, we gained many ideas for a successful Senior Prom. Soon after the prom, baseball, track, and golf started. Many of our junior boys par- ticipated in them. Spring also meant time for the Glee Club and Band Concert, held at the Great Oak School. Thanks to Mr. Tataronis’ hard work, the Spring Concert was a success, enjoyed by all. To prepare ourselves financially for our Senior Year, we held a highly successful car wash and food sale, both with the invaluable aid of Mr. Olds. To climax our junior year, we gave the graduating seniors their going away present, the beautiful decorations for the Senior Reception. We realized that with their graduation, we were officially the Senior Class and hoped we could fulfill the great responsibility as well as they had. I Page Twenty-four