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

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SLUH ,N Nonsense Name Past Present Future Bernice Anderson innocent intelligent delinquent Carolyn Andreozzi tricks Trix blitz George Bolton sky Patty myl Ned Broomhead cute girls pretty girls cover girls Lewis Bosworth shy spry high Lorraine Boudreau whim grin win Alice Chellel shy! Butterfly lullaby Rita Chellel camps stamps vamps Jean Crowell Bruce loose noose Ralph DeAngelis shy quiet riot Louise DelSanto jest best zest Ellen Douglas dare air rare Rowena Ernst datin' waitin' Staton Ted Ferry there rare Madison Square Dorothy Gladding sailing mailing male-ing Herbert Hale crawl small 6 tt. tall George Hawkins crush rush blush Phyllis Howard cute blonde buzz bomb four alarm Betty Leighton bait date rnate Joyce Lother boys joys toys Donald Mabey life size king size beauty prize Ethel Machon cute zoot beaut Mary Marcello Mary merry marry Betty McLeary rush crush kindergarten teacher Jack McCann little boy big boy play boy Victor Miriardi just looking good-looking still looking Carolyn Moore smart art heart lrene Moura lend friend blend lrene O'Neil jolly Charlie gollyl Jeanette O'Neil torn boy one boy little boys Willard Pierce bat boy good boy wonder boy Anna Pezzullo neat sweet aw-reet Angie Pompie bait great date movie mate Lincoln Pratt piano broke organ grinder Bettty Pryce Mac Jack black Barbara Revens trail nail male Jo Ann Seibert V teenie Weenie gueenie Dave Smith cute curls contortionist Hank Stanley dizzy boy busy boy bell boy Karl Sylvia eyes tries surprise Lucille Weikel came brain tame CLASS HISTORY-i945 lContinued trom Page 253 per preceding it were both a never-to-be- forgotten success. Yes, we've had many memorable experi- ences, and we've lots ot which to be proud, tor example, the three girls, Rita Chellel, Carolyn Andreozzi, and Mary Marcello, who have done such a commendable job selling War Bonds and Stamps Due to their sales- manship and hard work, enough stamps and bonds were sold, at this writing, to buy two jeeps and an ambulance. We're grateful to these girls, and proud ot them, too. , We've had tun this year, even though the girls in the class outnumber the boys and the Juniors outnumber us all. lt's a wondertul experience being a Senior, we've worked hard to get here, and, thanks to our teachers and classmates, we'll never forget it. We've learned many things here at Peck, among them is how to appreciate its wonderful opportuni- ties. We can look back both happily and sadly upon our years here-happily, as we re- member all ot the good times we've had, and sadly, as we remember that they are now in the past. We otfer thanks to the teachers tor all they've done, and good luck to you students who will take our places next year-may you enjoyyourselves as we have.

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vice-presidency, Rowena took over as secre- tary, and Jo Ann stayed on as treasurer. Betty Mac , proving likeable from the first, was chosen as chairman of the social committee, and Lucille stepped into place when she, Bruce Bottomley, and Vic were elected as our Stu- dent Council representatives. The year then rolled into full swing. Our second class party was a little less deco- rative than the first, but even with the scarcity of material we managed to make it one of the prettiest parties of the year. The motif was spring, and card tables covered with gaily printed cloths and bright spring flowers en- circled the gym. Pastel streamers floated gently from the ceiling and across the stage in front of the orchestra. At this party, Vic presented Miss Barton with a fan-shaped gold compact. We began to realize that we would be Jun- iors soon after that, and the year could not end too quickly for us. Our Junior year got off to a good start, and it is a year to be remembered always, for a few of our boys fought along with the Seniors to capture the i944 football championship. Odd as it may sound to admit it, we were proud of the Seniors that year, and we were proud, too, of the wonderful spirit everyone showed in backing up the team. We elected our class officers, and Vic was unanimously re-elected president, l-lerbie, having proved his value, stayed on as vice- president, and Joyce Lother came in as secre- tary. Lucille was elected treasurer and Ro- wena took over her position once more as chairman of the social committee. Our Stu- dent Council representatives for this year were Victor Minardi, Lucille Weikel, Lewis Bosworth and Betty Rryce. l-laving lost a few of our regular members, what was left of the class fitted very com- fortably into Miss Barton's homeroom. Being all together in one room gave us a chance to think up ways of getting into trouble, and we made good use of our advantages. We're sure Mrs. Sargent can never forget those dive bombers or that balloon . Our class party was designed around Thanksgiving, and Carolyn Moore proved more than helpful in making colorful and life-like turkeys to adorn the stage. Cornstalks and hay with scattered pumpkins were in every corner and punch and cookies were served as refreshments. Miss Barton was presented a silver bracelet by our president, Vic Mi- nardi. Yes, we were very much a part of the activities and fun that year, but when school closed, we began thinking happily of the last wonderful year to come. We made it! Seniors at last . . . but our class had grown considerably smaller, and we began to notice more and more the graveness of the war as two of our own members, Lester Allen and Bruce Bottomley, along with many of the boys who had just graduated, left for the Armed Services. At the election of class officers, Vic nat- urally held his position as president, while Ted Ferry, due to his ever rising popularity, took over as vice-president. Joyce and Lu- cille stayed on as secretary and treasurer re- spectively, and Rowena was again elected chairman of the social committee. Our Stu- dent Council representatives were Vic Mi- nardi, Ted Ferry, Lewis Bosworth, Lucille Weikel and Ellen Douglas. We gained another member then, when Lorraine Boudreau joined us. We liked her at once because of her friendly and energetic personality. Since our class was small at the beginning of the first term, a year book looked like a doubtful un- dertaking to us . . . with the shortage of paper no help at all. But when the govern- ment sent out the OK , the Juniors readily offered their help and by the end of Novem- ber we had gone over the top in the sale of ads. We offer thanks to all those who helped us succeed in procuring our Arrow . The question of a class party then arose, and we worked out a sensational idea which turned into the Christmas Formal, held on Saturday, December twenty-third. Many were doubtful of its success, but we worked hard, selling tickets, getting an orchestra, land enough boysl, and, last, but not least, moving all the bleachers out of the gym. Vic and Rowena deserve praise for their hard work in directing the decorating, and all those who helped deserve credit and thanks for their patience and willingness. The deco- rations, of course, were on a Christmas theme. At one end of the gym was a large Christmas tree gayly strung with vari-colored lights and decorations. Large red bells hung from the ceiling with its soft red and blue lights, and pretty sprays of greens tied with red rib- bons hung at each window. The orchestra sat on the stage between twin green and silver trees, and, above them, red, green, and silver streamers were looped to the center where there hung another large red bell. At the dance, Vic presented Miss Barton with a vanity set. The weatherman seemed to be working against us that night, but, against all odds, the dance and the progressive sup- lContlnued on Page 269

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