Leander R Peck High School - Arrow Yearbook (Barrington, RI)

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Rl-IODE ISLAND I-IONOR SOCIETY Standing, left to right: R. DeAngelis, C. Moore, I.. Bosworth, V, lvlinardi, I., DeISanto, J. McCann. Sitting: B. Anderson, I.. Weikel, D. Gladding, J. Crowell, I., Boudreau, B, Pryce. Rhoole lslancl l-lonor Society The Arrow wishes to extend its congratu- eighty-tive per cent or more during the past lations to the twelve members of the class of three and one-halt years of high school. Their i945 who, as a result ot their diligence and election to the Rhode Island I-lonor Society perseverance, have maintained an average of is a fitting climax to their efforts. 22

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Class l'listory 1945 On September eighth, l939, as very proud and happy seventh graders, we, the class of l945, arrived at last within the walls of Peck l-ligh School. Amazed and bewildered, we stumbled bravely through the maze of people, bells and classrooms to establish ourselves firmly on the first step of the ladder which was to lead to that glorious position of Senior. On this first step, drawn up to our full height, we could reach no more than the title of the lowly seventh grader . You know what a seventh grader is,-one of those people who doesn't look old enough to be in the first grade, and always gets in your way when you're walk- ing to class . . . and we certainly did. After being stepped over and looked down upon, we finally felt as if we were really being no- ticed when we were allowed to elect one mem- ber of our class to the Student Council. We elected Bernice Anderson as our representa- tive, and, as the school year drew to a close, we looked forward to the summer vacation and the year ahead when we would climb one step higher to the eighth grade. As eighth graders we felt as if we knew more than we had in the preceding year . . . and that we did, we knew enough to keep out of the Senior's way and not to leave our bottles on the cafeteria tables. You can see how far we had progressed in one year. Our Stu- dent Council representative for this year was Jack lvlcCann. We then acquired two people who have really been valuable additions to our class. They were Jo Ann Seibert and Ted Ferry. Both with a wonderful sense of humor, they kept the class laughing and having fun, until, before we knew it, the end of the year rolled around and the first of the big four , our Freshman year, was rapidly approaching. Now we were Freshmen, perhaps a little less eager, four years seemed like a long time just getting to be a Senior, but we decided to stay and see it through, and the faculty was de- lighted. We held our first class meeting, to elect officers and advisor. lvliss Barton, who has proven herself to be an invaluable friend and confidant, was chosen as class advisor, and Victor Minardi captured the position of president on a large vote from the class. l-lerbie l-lale became our vice-president, Ellen Douglas our secretary, Jo Ann Seibert, treas- urer, and Rowena Ernst, chairman of the social committee. Our Student Council representa- tives were Vic lvlinardi and Phyllis Buckley. The war was really upon us then, and to show our friendship for our South American neigh- bors, our party that year was in a Pan-Ameri- can scheme. There were multi-colored stream- ers and bright awnings at the windows, um- brellas, covered to look like thatched huts, stood along the back of the auditorium. Be- hind the orchestra was draped a brilliant orange curtain which joined in the color scheme. Our president, Vic Minardi, pre- sented Miss Barton with a corsage of white carnations. As usual, the fact held true that the Freshman party is always the best, and those who worked to arrange ours deserve much praise. This also was a year for newcomers, and very welcome ones they were too-for with the coming of Betty Pryce and her ability to get things done, Dave Smith with his friendly smile and manner, and Bruce Bottomley with his easy disposition, we entered into the year with great spirit and zest. lvlr. Carr and lvliss l-larris were the unfortu- nate victims known as our homeroom teach- ers, and we must say that we admired their courage. Miss l-larris, as usual, remained calm throughout, but Mr. Carr's continued endur- ance under very questionable actions in Room l7 amazed us. l'm sure that neither of the two culprits who had to write the composi- tion on l-lomeroom Discipline will be able to forget the first week of school and the dis- covery of Phyllis' shoe above the cafeteria door. As shiny new Freshmen, they were rather de- flated when they had to climb a ladder and get it second lunch period. Although we had given up hope, the year finally did manage to get around to June, and at last, we were free for the summer. We were Sophomores, and still trying, but as we settled into our routine, a series of open houses spread their temptation, and, young and unwanted though we were, we followed doggedly in the Seniors' lead to watch, fasci- nated, as they built their reputation. Mr. Bond and Prof, Collins received the brunt of our homeroom activities this year, and we gained more new members when Betty lVlcl.eary and Lucille Weikel joined us. Again Vic's great popularity was apparent when we re-elected him president, l-lerbie kept the