Holten High School - Onion Yearbook (Danvers, MA)

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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

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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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SENIOR YEAR The final step had been taken when we entered Holten High in the fall of 1959 as Seniors. There were no more worries about the dreaded Mid-Years and Finals; starting a new schedule this year the school is now run on a quarterly basis, with a stiff exam after each quarter. We got into the swing of school activities by electing our class officers, “Mac” Ford, President; “Bob” Coyne, Vice-President; Donna Spakas, Secretary; and Paul Fergu- son, Treasurer. The class made an excellent choice when selecting its class advisor, Mrs. Hughes. With the class officers as our guide, we could now undertake the biggest project of the Senior Year; preparing and organizing our committees and material for the Year- book. Mr. Mooney was chosen as the advisor and “Mac” Ford as editor-in-chief. We elected Loring Studios of Lynn as class photo- grapher. We were represented in the Student Council by Dick Sauchuk, “Mac” Ford, Ellen Curran, “Tom” Cerino, Nathalie Griffin, Carole Handy, Alana Hennessy, Donna Spakas, and Bruce Clark. Our Senior Executive Committee con- sisted of “Mac” Ford, “Bob” Coyne, Donna Spakas, Paula Ferguson, Jay Wholley, Carol Clement, “Albie” Petronzio, Carolyn Stearns, Joyce Penta, “Tom” Cerino, “Barbie” King, Ellen Curran, Nathalie Griffin, and “Richie” Landers. The Seniors worked very hard on the Magazine Drive this year. We overtook the rest of the school and came in first, winning $100 for the highest sale. As usual, Mrs. Hughes’ Senior homeroom was high room for the entire school. School spirit reached a peak with the Football team in top shape and ready to go. The team posted one of the best records in recent years, having a 5-3-1 record. The team, coached by Glenn O’Brien and led by “Dick” Sauchuk, proved themselves game after game. At the annual Trophy Dance on Thanksgiving night, “Dick” Sauchuk and Leon Tranos received jointly the Most Valuable Player Award. The cheerleaders, led by Pat Moulton, worked very hard and did a great job this year. With a very pretty majorette, Helen Hutchings, the Baton Squad, with Joyce Penta as their leader, did an excellent job. Going into its second successful year, the “Winter Carnival” got underway. An election was held and the winners, deserving of the honors were, Queen, Donna Spakas; King, Jay Wholley; Attendants, Pat Moulton, Mary Elien Cunningham, Joyce Penta, Carol Clem- ent, “Nat” Griffin, and Alana Hennessy. The “Mardi Gras” was the theme for the Senior Prom held on Saturday night, Janu- ary 23. Music was provided by Lou Marino and his Band, and New Orleans was the per- fect setting to fit the theme. By strang coinci- dence, Betty Cunningham was chosen Queen and “Albie” Petronzio, King. Betty’s attend- ants were Phyllis Fiore, Cindy Baert, Nancy Morgan, Pat Pszenny, Francis Privitera, and Marilyn Belli. Under the direction of Mr. Mooney, Mr. Hegarty, and Mr. Cares, the production of “Twelve Angry Men” was chosen as the play to be put on by the Senior Class. It was well chosen and the cast acted out their parts like professionals. Many thanks to the cast and the faculty directors for a job well done. Once again it was hockey and basketball season and coaches Funchion and Radulski both had teams of which to be proud. The basketball team, led by Bill Stacey, posted a record which put them in second place in the Northeastern Conference. The hockey team, led by Jay Wholley, had a very success- ful year also. Their record of 14 wins, 5 losses, and 3 ties, put them in second place also in the Northeastern Conference and enabled them to participate in the playoffs at Lynn Arena. Both teams, more successful than in recent years, had the honor of par- ticipating in the title playoffs in the Boston Garden. The hockey team, a bit unlucky, lost the game by a single point in the few remain- ing minutes of the game. The basketball team, sparked with enthusiasm, led Danvers High to victory by defeating Christopher Columbus High School. Both teams certainly deserve a lot of credit for their excellent record. Soon after the winter sports came base- ball and track. The victories posted by each reflected the expert advice and coaching of their respective coaches, Mr. Radulski and Mr. Donahue. The baseball team, led by Harry Williams, and the track team, led by Jeff Burnham, were teams which we all are proud of. The Glee Club and the Girls’ Choir had been working very hard all year learning songs to be sung in the Spring Concert. Page Twenty-five