Lawrence High School - Lawrencian Yearbook (Falmouth, MA)

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Then We Were Sophomores By the time we were Sophomores, we had started to make ourselves known to the rest of the school. Under the presidential thumb of Ed Mello, the traditional activities were launched. During the Fall, things started off right with Chiv- alry Week. Never were there more gallant males than those in our class! Of course, this chivalry, or lack of it, was rewarded at the dance which closed the week. Our glow then subsided when we realize d that more money was needed in the treasury. A candy sale was chosen to improve the financial situation. Everyone joined in and the project was a delicious success. Assisting Eddie Mello in his task of governing the class was John Knispel, our Vice President. Diane Smith, again Treasurer, and Joan Nutt as Secretary. Carolyn Ferreira and Ed Wells were the social Chair- men. Lee Burwell and Judy Conley represented us on the Student Council throughout the year. Another prospect loomed large and exciting: class rings. A vote was taken to decide which style to choose, but here we ran into difficulty. The vote was split! To solve the dilemma, two styles were ordered, and thus, everyone was satisfied. Proudly wearing our shiny new rings, we made big plans for the traditional Bean Sup- per. That year, those who attended got “two for one,” a supper and the pleasure of our dramatic presentation, Bull in a China Shop. The excitement lulled for awhile, but began to pick up again later that month when Twirp Week commenced. The boys lorded over the de- fenseless girls for seven days and repaid the “favor” done them in the Fall. This exciting year for the Class of ’63 was too soon over. 1. Richard Dupee, Berna Connell, and Sandy Cooke during dress rehersal. 2. Beth Fling punches Dick Williams’ ticket for a supper of beans. 3. Dianna Cook, Betsy McGilvray, and Joan Motte are jubilant after finishing the dishes. 4. Joan Motte cuts apple pie for hungry faculty. 5. Make-up artists Mrs. Carl Hayes and Helen Scott get Charles Travers and Ben Mixter ready for the production. 6. Three members of Chivalry Week’s Black List were Bob Leighton, Wayne Ferreira, and Brad Moses. 7. President Ed Mello crowns Queen Beth Fling at Sadie Hawkins Dance while escort Brad Moses looks on. 26

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We Were Freshmen Standing out clearly in the minds of all of us is the day we entered Lawrence as “green” Freshmen, and led by Mike Finnell, began our high school careers. Todd Merrill was Vice President that year, while Joan Nutt and Diane Smith acted as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. Derna Grenga and Joe In- gram, as Social Chairmen, planned our varied activi- ties. At the same time, Lee Burwell and Brad Moses were representing us on the Student Council, while Ed Mello carried out his duties as Senator. Our first money-making project was the “Turkey Trot” which played against a harvest scene on Novem- ber 20, 1959. April was chosen for the traditional Min- strel Show which, judging from the proceeds, proved to be quite successful. The show revolved around a small community on the “other side of the hollow,” which enabled us to name the program “Hootin’ Hol- ler.” The leading characters, selected by our class ad- viser, Mr. Sidney Roberts, were Paul Olenick, Modera- tor, and the six endmen, Lee Burwell, Todd Merrill, Lois Smith, Nancy Swan, Ed Wells, and John Wood- cock ; this group put on an unforgettable performance. In the spring, Carolyn Ferreira and Derna Grenga were chosen regular cheerleaders, and Betsy McGilvray became an alternate. As the year came to a close, the last of the three main events took place: the memorable Freshman- Sophomore Prom. The decorations, developed from the “Stairway to the Stars” theme, included a stairway in the center of the gym with low-hanging blue and white crepe paper. Carolyn Ferreira was chosen Queen with Ingrid Frank, Judy Parker, Dale Grissom, and Judy LeBlanc as her court. Thus, our first year in high school came to a close. 1. Linda Mason tells why “you can’t get a man with a gun.” 2. Dancers stroll during the “Turkey Trot.” 3. Prom court: Dale Grissom, Buddy Ferreira, Judy Parker, Van Stoddard, Queen Carolyn Ferreira, Mike Finnell, Judy LeBanc, and Ted Amaral. 4. Shadows Marily Nutter, Judy Parker, and Joan Nutt rehearse 5. Paul Olenick, Interlocutor, leads the endmen in song. 6. Mike Generous and Mike Finnell as pensive Freshmen. 7. Richard Dupee, Beth Fling, and John Knispel do a commercial. 25

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Suddenly We Were Juniors Our Junior Year started out profitably when we put on a successful candy sale through which we raised a large amount of money. The annual Snow- ball was the next event which we sponsored. The formal was held in the Marshall Gymnasium, beau- tifully decorated in blue and silver. The theme of the dance was “Palais de Glace,” and Nancy Pease was chosen Queen. Her court consisted of Beth Fling, Sandy Morris, Lois Smith, and Mauralee Williams. Our next money-making project was the selling of decals which sported the Clipper ship emblem. Unfortunately, this plan was not too successful ; five thousand were ordered, and we had a difficult time trying to get rid of them. Early in the year, President Brad Moses made an innovation in class government by initiating the the practice of having a cabinet. One person was chosen from each homeroom to assist in collecting money, distributing tickets, and planning social functions. These people, who considerably relieved the burden placed on the class officers, were Dick Broadbent, Ann Gifford, John Knispel, Judy Par- ker, Bob Robbins, and John Winslow. Paul Olenick served as Vice President that year, and Beth Fling was Secretary. Diane Smith re- newed her post of Treasurer, while Derna Grenga and John Martin were Social Chairmen. Lee Bur- well had moved up to the Vice Presidency of the Student Council. Judy Conley and Bob Robbins served as Representatives, and Ed Mello, re-elected to another two-year term, continued as Senator. 27