Ipswich High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ipswich, MA)

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Mary Jo Sullivan “The way to have a friend is to be one.” “Mejo” really lives up to her title of “class optimist.” She always wears a smile and has a good word for everyone. Mary To makes an attractive majorette when she twirls her baton in front of the band. She has also been a livewire in basketball, being high scorer for the first team. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Choir 4; Baton Twirler 1, 2, 3, 4; Head Baton Twirler 3, 4; Letter 4; Operetta 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter 4; Softball 1, 2; Archery 1, 2; Class Celebrity; Tiger Staff 4; Cub Staff 2, 3, 4; Benefit Show 4; Cafeteria Cashier 4; Librarian 2, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Photography Club 1; Operetta 4; Senior Play; Senior Committee. Maureen Sullivan “We are the music makers.” Sumner Tyler “Lightly flying through the snow.” Handsome and well-dressed, “Summie” has contributed much to his class. He effi- ciently carried through his duties as advertising manager of the Tiger and vice- president of the senior class. When there is sufficient snow, “Summie” takes off for the nearest ski slope to enjoy his favorite sport; the rest of his leisure time is taken up by driving around in his car with Elly. Bovs Glee Club 4; Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Letter 3, 4; Captain 4; Photography Club; Senior Class Officer; French Club Officer; Tiger Staff; Benefit Show; Senior Committee. “Sully”, who was voted most popular girl, plus class musician, has been our secre- tary for four years. When she isn’t happily tinkling away at the piano, she is sure to be found with “Gerry”. Versatility is this girl’s trademark and because of it, she’s become one of our best-loved classmates. Choir 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Boys’ Glee Club— Accompanist 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2; Archery 1; Track 2; Letter 4; Class Celebrity 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Staff; Cub Staff; Benefit Show 4; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Photography Club 1; Senior Play. Jeanne Todd “And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew That one small head could cany all she knew.” “Toddie”, our class brain, gets her greatest joy in life from heckling Mary and seeing a certain “Bill”. An honor student for four years, Jeanne was one of those fortunate people chosen for graduation essays. Her ability to keep a discussion going with her or.e-breath essays plus her keen intelligence should start this miss well on her way to becoming a success in life. Basketball 1, 2; Archery 1; Class Celebrity 4; Tiger Staff 4; Benefit Show 4; Libra- rian 4; Assembly Committee 4; Senior Play 4; Graduation Essay; Senior Committee. Sarah Wallis “There is a time of speaking and a time of being still.” Sarah, who is friendly and likeable, displays a knack for sewing. She plans to enter Essex Aggie in the fall. We all wish her lots of luck and happiness there and in whatever she does in later life. Class Celebrity. David Wilson “Sturdy and staunch he stands Unafraid to meet the world.” “Dave’s” willing participation in all school activities has earned him the honor of being president of his class during his freshman and senior years. “Dave” was voted class politician and clinched this title when he was elected representative of Ipswich High School on “Good Government Day.” Glee Club 1, 4; President; Basketball 4; Letter 4; Track 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 4; Class Celebrity; Business Manager— Tiger; Business Manager— Cub; Benefit Show 4; Honor Award 1, 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Representative for “Good Govern- ment Day”; Class Day Part; Operetta 4. 16

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Eleanore Sklarz “A young athletic girl, fearless and gay.” “Sklarzie”, one of our most active class members, will always be remembered for her vibrant personality and spasms of laughter. She proved her versatility by being a four year honor student, co-head cheerleader, and a “sparkplug” on the basketball team. Sincere and in- dustrious, with more than her share of ability and intelligence, “Sklarzie” will achieve success in her chosen field. Glee Club 1, 2; Choir 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Benefit Show 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter 3, 4; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter 4; Softball 1, 2; Archery 1, 2 Junior Prom Committee 3; Nominating Committee 4; Senior Day Committee 4; Cub and Tiger Typist 4; “Tiger” Staff 4; Honor Award 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 1. Walter Smolla “Pm a dreamer — aren’t we all ” “Gerry”, our handsomest boy, is, at first impression, the more subdued type, but underneath the quiet ex- terior you discover a cordial manner. He has shown his ability in the woodworking department by the beautiful chest that he made for Maureen. Football 2; Benefit Show: Junior Prom Committee; Class Celebrity. Peter Somers “Not that you won or lost, but how you played the game.” Pete, the “most popular boy”, has also lived up to his other title of “class athlete”. He is the captain of the football, basketball, and baseball teams and has been active in all sports and class activities for the entire four years. When Pete isn’t playing in some sport he can be found with Bill or Charlie. We were all proud when Pete was elected captain of the Cape Ann League All-Stars. Glee Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Base- ball 2, 3, 4; Letter 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Class Celebrity; Junior Prom Committee; Tiger Staff; Senior Committee. Patricia Steen “Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.” “Patty”, with her easy-going manner, along with her ability to dance, do acrobatics, and play the violin, entertained her class and schoolmates all through high school. After school hours her blue Ford and Richie entertain her. Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2; Girls’ Choir 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2; Archery 1, 2; Letter 4; Benefit Show 4; Honor Award 1; Photography Club 1. Stanley Strok “Never haughty, never proud But popular in any crowd.” “Shindu” is certainly a fellow who loves a bit of fun. He could always be found with a group of fellows in the corridor, laughing and playing jokes on others. His injury on the “gridiron” last year did not end his active interest in football. This year “Shindu” was the proud coach of the winning Eighth-Grade and Fresh- man Team. Football 1, 2, 3; Letter 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3; Letter 3.

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GRADUATION ESSAYS EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS OP HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH By MARY O’BRIEN The future strength of any democracy, it has b en often said, lies in her youth. Unless the young- people of our country are alert and interested in creating a better world, America will cease to func- tion as a leading power. It is up to the educational system of our country to prepare our youth for the responsibilities that loom ahead. If it is to succeed, it must overcome obstacles in each educational phase from kindergarten to college. However, here we are more particularly concerned with high school prob- lems. The most pressing worry confronting all teen- agers, especially the boys, is one created by the p.esent instability of the world. Most boys and girls, because of a deep feeling of patriotism, are eager and willi ng to serve their country, if it is necessary. Yet, there is a great wave of unrest among our youth. They do not know how to plan for their futures. We are confident, however, that American youth will adjust itself, as it always has adjusted itself, to this condition and will accept it as a temporary part of their lives and the price they must pay for liberty. Turning to problems in the schools themselves, we find that an overwhelming number of students are leaving school when they reach the minimum age. Others, unable to leave because of age or parental objections just manage to remain in school. These are the “drifters” who amble from class to class list- lessly and waste much valuable time. There are many reasons for the unrest and lack of interest of so many high schoolers. Perhaps the chief reason is that so many students are hampered by basic personality and character problems. These aie the bewildered products of broken homes, the children of parents who have never tried, or do not know how, to guide them through the process of growing up. As a result, the children have developed too many negative personality and character traits — traits constantly preventing them from getting along with teachers and classmates or attaining any suc- cess in life. Another group, although they have better than average ability, have never learned to study. Some haven’t the proper facilities at home or have never been encouraged by parents. Others do not know how to budget their time, for working and social hours leave little time for homework. For this reason many potentially good students fall into the drifter category. Even in what seems to us an advanced age many pupils are still victims of old-fashioned, conservative, and tight-budgeted school systems. Here they find a narrow choice of subje cts mostly in the college pre- paratory field. These pupils, because of absolutely no interest in the subjects offered are receiving little value from their schooling. Yet many students actu- ally do not know where their interests or abilities lie. They gravely need aptitude tests and knowledge of opportunities in various fields. Although much difficulty is with the habitual “Hunkers”, the good students are not without wor- ries. There have been countless jokes about the “brain” or “bookworm” who does nothing but study. Actually this type of student is usually an extreme introvert who hasn’t learned to mix socially. This, too, is a personality problem which has had its roots in an unsatisfactory home life. Contrary to what most people believe, the class leaders are often burdened with worries. The class president, the football star, the yearbook reporter, or the lead in the senior play sometimes gets too involved in these activities and finds his academic responsibilities lagging far behind. Especially in a small school an energetic person may find himself in so many extra-curricular activities that he can- not keep his marks on the same level as his abilities. Students who have college in mind are wondering whether they will continue to be scholastically suc- cessful. Since small schools cannot give the keen competition found in the larger high schools and in most universities, many high schoolers will find it difficult to keep the pace demanded of college stu- dents. The biggest headache of most future collegians, however, is financial rather than scholastic. Increased tuitions and sky-rocketing living expenses make col- lege years an enormously expensive period of time. Countless students will find it necessary to take advantage of every working opportunity and scholar- ship in order to defray expenses. These problems which are making so many teen- agers appear frustrated and disillusioned are not going unnoticed; for educators are constantly work- ing to solve them. They are faced, however, with the practical impossibility of correcting in high school character and personality faults which are developed in early childhood. Unless we bolster our efforts to eradicate slums and divorce and create a solid home background, our high schools will continue to be filtered with belligerent and badly-adjusted youths. Throughout elementary and high school, the school and the home must work together to develop and respect proper attitudes and values. If this had been done more widely in the past, we should not now be reckoning with the Frank Costellos and Judith Coplons. The addition of vocational training has greatly improved our school systems. Formerly many drop- outs and failures occurred because too much em- phasis was placed on college preparation, and the great majority of students were not and could not be interested in college. Now that so many curricula contain vocational subjects, a much more practical education is being attained by our youth. 17