Lee High School - Echo Yearbook (Lee, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1956 volume:

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James I Brown, The drstmctron of havlng been the frrst class to complete fouryears under hrs gurd feel so fortunate rn belonglng to Lee Hrgh As our prtnclpal he has been a counselor and gurde as our teacher he has shown hrs 1nte1l1gence and enthusrasm as our fnend he has glven ushls understandmg and concern Hrs mterest m our 3CI1V'1I1BS and hrs pratse for each successful venture have rnsplred us to h1gher goals Hrs personaltty hrs w1t hrs 1r1d1v1dual1ty have evoked 1n us a deep sense of ad mlrauon We feel we have been much the ncher forhavmg known h1I'Il Our assocratron wxth h1m w1ll always call forth fond memor1es Knowmg that Good men are the stars the planets of the ages wherern they l1ve we proudly dedrcate th1s our Yearbook to Mr Brown ance has been more than just a mere distinction. He is one of the chief reasons why we . . . . ' I v n I , . . . . . . ' . . ' . . . . . . - . . . . . , . . . ' n - ' vc I . ' , O I D 6 TL if v. Personnel ARTHUR L. WELCOME Supenntendent of Schools JAMES I BROWN Prrncrpal Problems of Democracy ROBERT LUCY Vxce Pnnclpal Lann B10lOgy BARBARA L BRIGHENTI Secretary of School Department LENA M BEAL Engllsh General Scxence ISABELLEJ KELLY French Englrsh EARL M MABY Mathematics Physlcs RENE M BERNASCONI Chemlstry Math ematrcs Scrences KATHLEEN H McINTYRE Soclal Stud1es Engllsh ALFRED F TURNER Industnal Arts Mechamcal Drawmg MARY I O MALLEY English Ty ing Busmess Anthmeuc MA RIE H WA LKER Enghsh General BUSIDCSS ORA B FANNING Enghsh Law and Economlcs JOAN E WILLIAMS Household Arts Hyg1ene MAGDALEN S TRACY Language Readmg Spelllng URSULA I COUGHLIN Stud1es JOSEPH R DISCHINO Drlver Tralmng Soclal Stuches JOHNI CONSOLATI Athletlc Dlrector Anthmeuc Sclence RUTH D DAREY Art SUPCFVISOI CLARENCE W NOYES Musxc Supervlsor Not plctured HENRY T ZUKOWSKI Stenography Bookkeeplng 5 . p . Reading, Social Isabelle f Kelly Surmounted easlly and completely were our many dlffxcultxes dur mg the early days we spent at Lee Hlgh through the farthful guldance of our class advrsor M1ss Kelly As the years pas she w1ll no doubt be remembered not as a class advlsor but as the French teacher wlth the very Insh name Many of us have had the pleasure of traveling mantrc language wlthout ever steppmg out of M133 Kelly s classroom As we now leave behmd those classes and the famrlrarhalls of Lee Hlgh we the class of 56 wrsh to b1d M1ss Kelly a very warm Au Revorr but not good by through France, especially Paris, and of speaking the wonderfully ro- 3 if ' I .,,, S 1 A: PRESIDENT JOHN JOSEPH KELLY Jack Carefree, Taciturn. Statuesque. ..always reliable as a leader. . . quick on the two-pointers. . . 'I'ommy . . . Gotta do my homework! . . .our handsomest. . . shy--P. .. always studying to receive those A's. lfreshman Choirg Basketball 1,2, 3,45 Baseball 1,2, 3, 45 President 2, 735 Junior Prom COIIIIIIIIICCQ Senior Play Cast. Pastime: Basketball Ambitiong Cranwell CLA L'DIA ELAINE STl l'Z Claudia Considerate. Intellectual. Zealous. . .newcomer to LHS in 54. . . That crazy motor . .. an asset to our school and class. . . an efficient president. . . always happy. . . Eznows all the answers. . . a helpful classmate . . . Oh, no . . . our courteous Claudia! Wildcat Staff 23.45 Senior Choir 3, 45 Graduation Usher 35 Freshman Party Committeeg Assembly Chairman 35 Junior Prom Committeeg Announcements Commit- tee 4g Driver Trainingg Senior Play Usherg Yearbook Editor. Pastimeg Wondering Ambitiong To find out VICE PRESIDENT ELEANOR ANN BA RTINI ..E1.. Carefree, Effervescent, Flirtatious. ..a sweet girl with a glowing personality. . .sparkling blue eyes. . . an instigator of all laughter. . .an ardent cheerleader . . . a friend to everyone. Freshman Choirg Sophomore Dance Committeeg Jun- ior Dance Committeeg Senior 2, 3, 4: Driver Trainingg Freshman Party Committeeg Senior Play Usherg Year- book Staff. Pastime: Driving Ambition: Secretary TREASURER Mm 993' r gf I Ya SECRETARY JUDITH ANN PELLIZZA RO Iudy Dependable, Industrious, Well-liked. . . always willing to lend a helping hand. . . talented. . . girls' basketball . . .friendly as can be. .. Gene . . . serious about her studies. . . a whiz at bookkeeping. . . Lowell Tech. . . will always be popular. Senior Choir 2, 3, 4g Girls' Basketball 2, 3, 45 Junior Prom Committeeg Pro Meritog Scholastic Social Studies Achievementg Graduation Usherg Senior Play Usherg Chairman Freshman Partyg Driver Trainingg Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Writing Ambition: Bookkeeping MADA LINE ANNE BELANGER Mal Charming. Unperturbed, Courteous. .. jaunting about in her father's new car. . .one of our prettiest class- mates. . . Bob . . . always neat. . .a future filled with happiness is meant for our Mal . .. her classmates wish her the best of luck. Pastime: Sewing -1112.13 Ambition: Hairdressing 1 if -2 x. DOROTHY MARIE BIANCO UDDI H Vivacious, Forthright, Enthusiastic. . . dynamic bru- nette. . . full of scheming fun. . . You do good work' . . . Red , . . athletically inclined. . . You're upset- ting me emotionally, and I have a performance to- night . .one man cheering section. Freshman Choirg Camera Club lg Wildcat 2, 3g Grad uation Usher 33 Basketball 1,2, 3,49 Senior Choir 2, 3.1-lg Driver Training, Senior Play Castg Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Sports Ambition: To amount to something Party Committee. Freshman Choirg Home Economics Club 45 Freshman ,Ng- IOHN ANDREW BRIGGS Moey Adroit, Buoyant. Dapper. . . Nice things come in small packages . . . captivating smile. . . See that basket see that rim . . .finds Pleasant Street pleas- ant. . .identified by his white bucks. All-Berkshire Baseball 3, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 45 Freshman Party Com mittee. Pastime: Saving lives Ambition: To graduate I0 RICHARD LAWRENCE BROWN Murph Irrepressible, Impulsive, Complaisant...running on EMPTY. . .memories of Lenox. . .Italian cooking? . . . that red vest! . . . ah! girls. . . '467 -W . . . a dev- ilish twinkle in his eye. . .our boy Flat top. Junior Prom Committeeg Secretary 3: Ring Commit- tee 3: Football 3: Baseball 2, 3, 43 Basketball 3, 4: Senior Play Cast: Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Little Italy Ambition: Chef BERNARD ALLAN BURNELL Sleepy Abeyant, Facetious, Logical. . .some major attraction in Pittsfield. . . always ready for excitement. . .every noon he has his passengers. . . Couldn't start my car this moming . . . helpful and polite. Treasurer 3g Freshman Party Committee 4. Pastime: Girls Ambition: To marry a millionaire ROSEMARY BUSH Mimi' Attractive, Thoughtful, Friendly. . . flirtatious brown eyes.. .shining black hair.. .a soft, shy smile and mirthful personality.. .memories of her first exper- ience behind the wheel. . . Chester . . . temperamental but lovable. . .may her dreams come true. Freshman Choirg Sophomore Dance Committeeg Jun- ior Prom Committeeg Announcements Committee 4: Freshman Party Committee, Driver Training: Cheer- leaderg Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Norton's Ambition: Chester I I ROBERT LEONARD BUSHEY Bobby era... It was thirty below in Otis! ... Missed the bus again! . . struggling through English. . . never stops worrying. . . ready, willing, anxious. Camera Club 2: Driver Training: Freshman Party Committee: Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Photography Ambition: Engineering or Photography ROBERT Atvm ctmuc Bobby Rugged, Easy-going, Merry. . .taller than most people . . .an ace on the football field. . . oh, those fellas .. . Madam .. .can always cheer people up with his witticisms. . .that good old black Plymouth. . .neat in his dress and pleasing in his ways.. .good luck in the future, Bob. President 1: Football 1, 2. 3,4: Basketball 1,2, 3,4: Ring Committee 3: Senior Play Cast. Pastime: South Lee Ambition: To be a millionaire ANN MARIA CONSOLATI Annie Conscientious, Co-operative, Capable. . . always in a hurry, never on time. . .those big brown eyes. . . keeps the midnight oil burning. . . a liking for journal ism. . . industrious. . . Anniebelle . . advertising her place of employment. Class Secretary 1: Freshman Choir: Sophomore Dance Committee: Wildcat Staff 2: Junior Prom Committee Graduation Usher 3: Senior Choir 2, 3,4: Freshman Party Committee: Senior Play Usher: Driver Training Pro Merito: Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Super Market Ambition: University of Massachusetts Pensive, Quiet. Persevering...man behind the cam- DORJNDA MA RIA COSTELLO Din Versatile, Athletic, Gracious.. .dark hair and a flash- ing smile. . . always warm-hearted and friendly. . . sincere and dependable.. . Look out! Here comes the 'Tankl .. Let's stop at the 'Friendly! '...um- 61 hum. ..a star on the basketball court. ..a grand girl. -41 Treasurer 15 Freshman Choirg Secretary 2g Sophomore DSHICC C0mmiII66: Freshman Party Decoration 3g Jun- ior Prom Committeeg Basketball 2, 3,4g All-Star Basketball 33 Senior Choir 2, 3, 45 Senior Play Castg Driver Training: Yearbook staff. Pastime: Sewing Ambition: Tea cher ELEANOR EST HER CUENE Ellie Shy, Pleasant, Retiring. . . Shawnee . . . jolly. . . Oh no, you don't mean it .. .will be an efficient sec- retary. . . innocent?. . . a good sport. . . belongs to the Bradley Street crowd. ..quiet but contains a little bit of rascality. . .always courteous. . .a fine all- around girl. ,fli- 419' Freshman Choirg Senior Choir 23 Home Economics Club 45 Freshman Party Committee. Pa stime: Horses Ambition: Wyoming CA ROLYN ELLA DA VIS Carolyn Gay, Jaunty, Optimistic. ..little and peppy.. . Well, if that's the way you feel about it! ..cute. ..oh, those Lenox fellows...writing to certain army boys . . . good friend. Freshman Choirg Assistant Girls' Basketball Manager 2, 3g Senior Choir 2, 3. 4g Sophomore Dance Committee: in Graduation Usher 33 Wildcat 3, Cheerleader 4g Fresh- man Party Committee 45 Senior Play Usherg Driver Trainingg Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Lenox Ambition: To travel to the Far East I3 is CA RME LLO BENIDICT DIG RIG OLI Ollie Inimitable, Witty, Gregarious...a jovial yet earnest lad. . .hails from Center Street. . .familiar sight on the football field.. .Road to Mandalay - - don't sing it, just take it . . .likes his food. . .a fine combination of humor and sincerity. . .one who is sure to succeed. Basketball 1,23 Baseball 1,23 Football 1,2, 3,45 Jun- ior Prom Committeeg Freshman Party Committee. Pastime: Chicopee Falls Ambition: Barber MARY ANNE DUPONT Marilyn Exuberant, Animated, Glib. . .always looking for fun . . . our class vamp. . . Cappy . . . seen riding around in a Ford. . .dressed in style. . .loves chewing gum . . .hails from New York. . .Marilyn --- Monroe?. . . those long hikes up Maple Street. Freshman Party Committeeg Cheerleader 4g Senior Choir 45 Driver Training: Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Writing letters and cheering Ambition: To go back to New York. ROLAND ARTHUR DUPONT Rollie Dexterous, Ambitious, Good -natured. . . a welcome addition to Lee High this year. ..hails from New York . . .friendly and warm -hearted. . . a lazy smile. . . ambling along without a care in the world. .. Chili . . .an easy going likeable fellow. Freshman Party Committee 4. Pastimc: Prospect Street Ambition: Owner of a business. MARY ANN FAN NING Maryann Resilient, Lightheaned, l,oquacious...high ideals . . . never a dull moment. . . See ya 'round . . . a sparkling sense of humor. . . Oh, that Chevy! . .a true friend...New Rochelle... May I 'please' have the car? ...Liz: Makes me feel like a dowager queen. Freshman Choirg Wildcat staff 2g Senior Choir 2, 3, 4g Basketball 3,4g Junior Prom Committeeg Driver Trainingg Senior Play Cast: Yearbook Staff Pastime: Running errands Ambition: College NEIL MICHAEL GLYNN Neil Fastidious, Congenial, Tactful...newcomer in '54 .. Right now I'm retired ... Columbia Street --P . .a private fifth study hall.. .very interested in football. MA RIORIE ELEANOR GA LE Margie Adaptable, Good-natured, Cordial. . .hails from Lenox Dale. . .a friendly word for everyone. . .calm, quiet, and dependable.. .her '46 Chevrolet with the power of a '55. . .always on the go... that's our little Margie. Pastime: Driving '46 Chevrolet Ambition: Service Nurse Junior Prom Committeeg Announcements Committee 45 Football 4: Yearbook Staff. Pastimeg Eating and Columbia Street Ambition: Business Administration I5 fm Scholarly, Easy-going, Sincere. .. joumeys from Little Italy . . . Did you do your bookkeeping?. . . ARLENE BERNADETTE INGEGNI MA RY MA RGA RET HAYES Red Genial, Carefree, Munificent. . .shining red hair . . . playful brown eyes. . . dangerous behind the wheel of the driver training car. . . teachers' college. . . walk up Summer Street. .. Connecticut, here I come . . . ardent basketball fan. . . Pizza Pie. Freshman Choirg Sophomore Dance Committeeg Wildcat 2, 35 Senior Choir 2. 3, 4g Junior Dance Com- mittee, Driver Training: Freshman Party Committee 4g Senior Play Usherg Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Talking on the telephone Ambition: To get rich quick peppy cheerleader. . . Joan--in our senior play. . . Q cute and petite. . . How's Lenox. . . How dare you. Freshman Choirg Wildcat Staff 2, 35 Graduation Usher 35 Junior Prom Committee: Senior Choir 2, 3, 43 Cheerleader 4g Senior Play Castg Pro Meritog Driver Training: Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Listening to DJ shows Ambition: Private Secretary to an eligible bachelor 'REP PAMELA FLORENCE MAGILL Pam Jocular, jovial, lfrolicsome. . . blushes easily. . . zoom! . . . always happy unless the Bomb won't run . . . Has he been in yet? . . .full of laughter. . . sin- cere to all. Wildcat Staff 2, 3g Senior Choir 2, 45 Freshman Party Committee: Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Working Ambition: College I6 MARGARET ANN MAJOR 'Peggyu Subtle, Energetic, Diligent. ..a girl with everything . . .oh, her crazy expresions. . .an eager student noted for her efficiency.. .a definite asset to the business world.. .our very best wishes to her future. Freshman Choirg Basketball 2, 3g Wildcat 33 Grad- uation Usher 33 Gregg Certificate of Merit 3g Home- room Assembly Co-Chairman 35 Senior Play Usher 43 Pro Meritog Senior' Choir 2, 3, 4: Driver Training: Freshman Party Committeeg Yearbook staff. Pastime: Riding Ambition: Executive Secretary G ORDINE ALICE MILLS Gordine Sedulous, Hospitable, Garrulous. . . winning smile and sweet personality. . .Stockbridge or maybe Korea? .. .loves Fords of all kinds. . .new clothes every week . . - First National. Freshman Choir, Senior Choir 3, 45 Senior Play Usher 45 Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Going to Stockbridge Ambition: To marry a farmer 5,mifgf. ?,,,r. , 4332? 211' W, 1 ,' H , 'LAW '.- A 212 n fff. , HAROLD SYLVESTER MILLS Hal Crafty, Modest, Persistent. . .one of our shortest.. . .3 not a care in the world. . .pleasing smile and friendly way.. . Lee Bowling Alleys. ..doesn't miss a day of school.. .we are sure his future will be a success. Industrial Arts Club 2, 3, 43 Junior Prom Committee: Driver Trainingg Freshman Party Committee. Pastime: Bowling Ambition: To be a millionaire Wi, w DONALD JOSEPH PETER MOONEY Moonshine Casual, Mannerly, Self-possessed. ..wholesorne smile. . .fast boy with a Buick jalopy. . .tal1, dark, Q and handsome. . .puzzling. . . Flash . .transfer from Cranwell. . . quite a fellow! Junior Prom Committeeg Freshman Party Committee. Pastime: Stockbridge Ambition: Arizona fre . IREIXJE .NIAY MIN ER Irene Attentive, Courreous. Trustworthy.. .one of the Otis Clan . . a whiz in bookkeeping. . . Frank and his Chevy. . . What's it to ya! ..always polite, friendly and eager to help others.. .we all know sl1e'll be a success. Freshman Choirg Senior Choir 2, 35 Pro Meritog Grad- uation Usher fig Freshman Party Committee 45 Driver 'lrainingg Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Going for a ride Ambition: Bookkeeper DIANA IRENE MOTTARELLA Diane Cute, Clever, Chipper...a friendly smile and a cheery Hi . . . George . . . Look at this car go! . . .Bermuda shorts and argyle knee socks. . . may she climb the road to successfin her blue Plymouthy. Freshman Choirg Gregg Certificate of Merit 33 Senior Choir 2, 3, 4g Freshman Party Committeeg Yearbook Staff. Pastimez Driving Ambition: To grow tall GEORGE IA MES PARTIINGT ON Parky Ingenious, Voluble. Sophisticated.. .transfer from Lenox Prep. . .his portrayal of Howie Carol' so excellently performed. . . over 6 foot.. . vocalizes -- r When Irish Eyes are Smiling ...sincere, quiet, and--bashful?.. .Anchors Aweigh, my lad! Q Senior Play Cast: Yearbook Staff. 1 Pastime: Walking his dogs Ambition: To be a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy LONA JANE PRATT Lona Reticent, Serious, Adept. . . pleasant manner. . . Al' . . . always studying. . . By George! . . . a regular out door girl. . .hurrying to get the bus...a devoted stu- dent. Freshman Choirg Senior Choir 2, 3, 4. Pastime: Writing notes Ambition: To be a secretary MA RY JANE PRIVITERS Priv Spontaneous, Dynamic, Affable...pleasing manner V . . .ready for fun. . .colIege.. . Grr! That Algebra! 4 . . . When I get my license-- . . .sports minded. . . ardent cheerleader. ..Cranwell, Navy, and Lenox. Freshman Choir: Sophomore Dance Committeeg Jun- ior Dance Committeeg Wildcat Staff 2, 35 Senior Choir 2, 3,4g Freshman Party Committeeg Senior Play Usherg French Club 4g Driver Trainingg Cheer- leader 45 Yearb00k Staff. Pastime: Writing Notes Ambition: To see the world I9 sl., ROSEMARY JEAN RANZONI Ro Amiable, Stylish, Gay. . .sparkling sense of humor . . . always ready for fun. . . grudge against bookkeeping practice sets. . . impatient. . .fond of suits. . . father's DeSoto, common fixture in school parking lot... Oh! Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Ring Committee 35 Senior Choir 2, 3, 4g Freshman Party Committee: Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Sleeping Ambition: Secretary MA RY LOUISE ROGERS Louigi Cordial, Serious, Reserved. ..a sweet smile for all . . . ASLP. . . '47 Chevrolet. . . Lenox. . . a friend indeed . . . That natural-curly hair . . . our very best wishes for her future. Freshman Choirg Senior Choir 2, 3, 4. Pastime: Jimmy Ambition: Travel 1206, M .. N, 'E MA RVIN BRUCE ROSE Marv Brusque, Playful, Sprightly. . . good -natured grin. . . happy-go-lucky philosophy of 1ife...hea1thy chuckle . . . gotta get away from the girls . . .Navy.. . Muriel ...a jaunt in his blue Oldsmobile...ambling along puffing on a cigar. Junior Prom Committee: Freshman Party Committee: Secretary and Treasurer of Industrial Arts Club 4. Pastime: Smoking a cigar Ambition: To become a success 20 f N I FRANK I-IAWLEY ROWLEY Frank Tranquil, Industrious, Thoughtful. .. a great liking 2 for new Chevrolets...the long trip in from Otis.. . 'J Irene . . . As you say . . . Otis Ridge. . . enjoys square dancing. 1. Industrial Arts Club 2, 3. Pastime: Going to movies and sleeping Ambition: Farmer GEORGE FRANKLIN SA MPSON George Musical, Credulous, Inquisitive.. .all the time in the world. . .sincere friendship personified. . . only boy in bookkeeping class. . .studying between the bells. . . an enthusiastic helper. .. You'rc kidding me! School Band 2, 3, 4g Senior Choir 2, 3, 4g Wildcat Staff 2, 3, 45 Freshman Party Committee 45 Yearbook Staff. Pastime: An active member of the Scouts Ambition: Minister or scoutmaster 9' RONALD AZENA SMITH Ronnie Obli in , Prudent, Amicable... leasin manner... s s P s Q q always willing to help. . .handy in shop. . . Joan . . . never seen without his Oldsmobile...very neat... skiing. ..a winning smile. Ski Club 2, 3, 4g Junior Prom Committeeg Secretary of Industrial Arts Club 35 President of Industrial Arts Club 43 Freshman Party Committee . Pastime: Trip to Pittsfield Ambition: To build a house 2I 's. Y GORDON STEWART STEAD MAN Skip Creative, Determined, Outspoken.. .a roguish smile and gay disposition. . . a conscientious student. . . a careful worker. .. capable and diligent. . .golf, his favorite sport... 'I' never crib in the book ...is very likely to succeed. Sports Manager 1: Vice President 2g Football 2, 35 Golf Team 2, 3,45 French Club 3g Junior Prom Com- mittee, Pro Meritog Yearbook Editor: Senior Play Cast. Pastime: Dancing Ambition: Engineering v IUDITH ANNE STEWARD uludy uv Earnest, Genteel, Magnanimous...loves big words . . . knows clothes. . . big ideas. . .fond of horses. . . wholesome smile... brains and beauty. . .ambitious ...whiz at typing. Camera Club 19 Freshman Choirg Senior Choir 2, 3, Graduation Usher 33 Announcements Committee 43 Freshman Party Committee 43 Yearbook Editor. 4: Pastime: Writing letters to the U.S. Navy Ambition: To travel SHIRLEY ANN TERMINI Shirl Agile, Dynamic, Submissive...shining brown eyes . . . curly black hair. . . beware of a gray Chevy. . . Paul . . . entertaining pantomimist. . .her smile, a sign of friendliness. Wildcat lg Freshman Choirg Senior Choir 2, 33 Fresh- man Party Committee 49 Yearbook Staff. Pastimcg Writing letters Ambition: Hairdresser 22 BARBARA MAE TURNER vvsquin n Blithe, Lively, Unassuming. . .short little redhead. . . sharp basketball player. . . My nerves .. .dying to get that license...the only girl on the football team... Oh, that Physics . . . a perfect Ginger . . . always ready to help. . .a good sincere friend. Freshman Choirg Wildcat 1, 2g Sophomore Dance Com- mittee: Senior Play Entertainment 1, 2, 35 Basketball 2, 3. 45 Senior Choir 2. 3, 4g Freshman Party Decorating Committee 35 Junior Prom Committeeg Graduation Usher 35 Senior Play Castg Driver Trainingg Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Accordian playing Ambition: College SHERRY JANINE TURNER Sher Gleeful, Sociable, Nimble...twinkling brown eyes . . .ginger hair. . . pretty 'n pert. . . full of fun. . . Ready? Let's go! .. .shorthand whiz. . .a cheerful Hello for everyone. Senior Choir 3,43 Cheerleader 4g Freshman Party Com mitteeg Driver Trainingg Yearbook Staff. Pastime: George Gobel Ambition: Stenographer ' .iff ' I '7:', X MARY MARGARET VECCHIA ll Discreet, Qualified, Diminutive. . .amazingly ener- getic for one so small. . . friendliness personified. . . Parky .. . 'Ntunber please ...neat and intelligent .. .an asset to the business world. Majorette 1, 2g Senior Choir 2, 3, 4: French Club 3: Graduation Usher 3g Wildcat Staff 3g Pro Meritog Driver Trainingg Senior Play Usherg Freshman Party Committee: Announcement Committee 4: Gregg Certificate of Meritg Yearbook Staff. Pastime: Operator Ambition: To be a Private Secretary 23 Class H Lstory Generally speakrng the hrgh school rs an rnstrtutron of hrgher learmng For obvrous reasons the hxstory of our four years rn hlgh school reveals not only our leamrng from books but also the development of our personalrtres When we fust started hrgh school tn September 1952 we found the road rough and the future un predrctable Frfty nrne puprls some shy and a few ambrtrous made then way to Lee Hrgh doors he erghth day of that month many lookrng rn for the frrst trme rn therr lrves As we entered Room 1 we were welcomed by Mr Rrchmond who served as our homeroom teacher and gurde We settled down rrght away to our fxrst busrness frndmg the rooms and teachers of our subjects whrch were lncluded rn f1ve drf ferent courses Classrcal Sc1ent1f1c Commercral Industnal Arts and Household Arts Mr Brown the newly appomted prrncrpal presrded over our frrst class meetmg at whxch he descrlbed the proper procedures to be followed at our future meetrngs Accordrng to hrs prescrrbed methods we elect ed Robert Clark as our pres1dent Ann Consolatr secretary and Dorrnda Costello treasurer John Kelly the only member of our class to hold offrce rn each of hrs four years was vrce presrdent The next event whrch lrngers rn our mrnds IS the Freshman Party Thrs mght IS memorable not only because of the humrlratrng 1n1t1at1ons but also because of the fact that rt marked our entrance rnto the soc1a1 l1fe of the school From then on we were more or less regarded as equals An Industrral Arts Club a Camera Club and a school newspaper the Wrldcat were outlets o those Freshmen who preferred drsplayrng therr talents rn these frelds to studyxng 1n Room 1 each Tues day afternoon whlle the Senror Cho1r was rehearsrng The crownrng achrevement for Lee Hrgh rn the freld of extra currrcular BCIIVIIICS was the wrnnrng of the Berkshrre County Basketball Champronshrp The townspeople through therr generosrty made possrble for the boys a banquet the grft of jackets and a trrp to New York C1ty as rewards Soon sprrng days brought therr annual fever baseball and a promrse of summer vacatron We now were travelmg over the natural brrdge to the state of Sophomores termed by the ancrents Wrse Fools The begrnnlng of th1s year found the majorlty rested and a few ready to tackle a year of hard serrous work Latrn translatrons brology labs Englrsh composrtrons typmg drrlls these were just a few of the trme consumrng subjects Wllh whrch we were faced Also rn the currrculum were some new subjects Gregg Shorthand thrrd year Latrn Frrst A1d Drrver Trarmng and Art Though not all these affected us ID 53 rt 15 rnteresung to note when they had therr mceptron Also new to us as Sophomores was the fact that we were now part of the Senror Chou whrch met every Tuesday afternoon mstead of the Freshman Cho1r whrch met each Monday mornrng We met for our f1rst class meetmg of the year on September 21 1953 when we elected John Kelly pres1dent Gordon Steadman v1ce pres1dent Rosalmd Streeter treasurer and Dormda Costello secretary The class as a whole d1d very lrttle that year except to arrange for the Sophomore Dance the frrst socral event Wh1Ch we managed wrthout outsrde assrstance Included on the commrttee for the affarr were Gordrne Mrlls Gordon Steadman and Barbara Turner orchestra Margaret Major Dorothy Branco and Dorrnda Costello publrcrty D3V1d Hunter James Lorrng and Rrchard Lorrng refreshments W1th the suc ess of thrs dance as proof that we could carry on socxally and the many tenth grade names on the honor roll as proof that we were progressrng scholastrcally we approached the brrdge to our busy and 1m portant eleventh school year As we rounded the thrrd bend of our journey our lrfe began to grow more actrve for there were now many addrtronal extra currrcular act1v1t1es rn whrch we were able to partrcrpate the Stamp Club Musrc Apprecratron Club and French Club In add1t1on to clubs we had many assemblres durmg the year vary them and to urffe student partlcrpatron Mr Brown had each homeroom present a drfferent program Those offered by the Jumor Class were a mock Groucho Marx Show by Room 16 The Hrstory of Musrc by Room 5 and a pancl dxscussron on Town Government by Room 4 Because of thc large amount of buslness rn the oftrng we held our class meetlng early By September 16 v.e knew our presrdent to be John Kelly vrce presxdent Rosalrnd Streeter secretary Rrchard Brown and treasurer Bernard Burnell These offrcers vsrth Robert Clark Rosemary Ranaom and Judy Pellrzzaro comprzsed our Rmg COITHHIIICC They met representatxves from drfferent compames on November 17 and chose the Josten Company vsrth whom to do busmess Afttr mdlvrdual orderm and three months uartmg 24 o 1 U 1 1 1 1 1 ' 1 ' 1 1 1 OU I 1 ' 1 1 , I 1 ' 1 1 1 1 I 0 1 ' 1 O - 1 1 1 1 ' 1 , 1 1 1 1 1 - 11 - 11 f 1 1 1 1 1' 1 1 1 1 9 1 1 ' 1 - 11 - 11 1 1 ' 1 0 1 1 1 - ' 1 I 1 ' 1 1 1 0 , 1 1 . . , 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 U 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' - 1 1 1 . . . 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U , V . . 1 C , the treasured jewels arrlved The trme soon came to thrnk about frnancxng the Jumor Prom A dance for thrs purpose was held on Aprrl 15 and w1th these proceeds we began preparatrons for the June thrrd affarr As the theme of thrs Sen1or farewell party we chose a summer garden scene whrch we called Summer Nrght s Dream The queen Barbara Noyes and her escort Peter Scolforo were attended by erght court members chosen popular vote Those attendants from the Junror Class were Eleanor Bart1n1 Dorrnda Costello Arlene Ingegm Judy Steward and Rosalmd Streeter Lee Hrgh was agarn the Southern County s baseball champron rn 1955 as rt had been ID 1954 The playoff game wrth Lenox wrll never be forgotten It rs marked 1n the Lee Hrgh annals as a game of ch1lls and thr1lls wrth trmely hrttrng unexcelled pxtchmg and spectacular freldrng by the Wrldcats Moey Brrggs Murph Brown and Jack Kelly were our Class scontrrbutrons to thxs champronshrp team As the year ended many of the Junror grrls were grven the opportumty to act as ushers on the nrght of the 55 Graduatron We shall remember thrs mght for tts drenchrng rams whrch however farled to dampen the excrtement and srgmfrcance of the occasron Wrth the passrng of that evemng we the Class of 1956 as hrgh and mrghty Senrors were at last able to domrnate the underclassmen By now we had journeyed over the brrdge of many spans to the school year when we could show the measure of our development rn leadershrp and responsrbrlrty Our Sen1or year offrcers were Claudra Stutz presrdent John Kelly v1ce presrdent Judy Pellrzzaro treasurer and Eleanor Bart1n1 secretary It seemed as though we had at last started a year 1n whrch we could enjoy takrng thmgs rn str1de when practrces were begun for the annual Senror Play The roles were announced after a week of try outs by over thrrty mterested Senrors The cast rncluded Donnda Costello Barbara Turner Arlene Ingegm Dorothy Branco Maryann Fannrng James Partrngton John Kelly Gor don Steadman Rrchard Brown and Robert Clark On October 25 T1me Out for Grnger was presented to a full house under the capable dxrectron of M1ss Beal The whole class drd a reputable job also rn the sale of trckets whrch was the marn source of our Sen1or Class frnances To be grven specral recognrtron are those Sen1or boys who worked on the set Ronald Smrth Harold Mrlls and Marvrn Rose As soon as the play rehearsals were under way a second group were prepanng to make therr appear ance 1n another f1eld Moey Brrggs Robert Clark Junror D1Gr1gol1 and Nerl Glynn were the Senrors on the freld for our frrst football game agarnst St Joe on Frrday n1ght September 23 The thrrd group at work was the Freshman Party Commxttee It was therr duty to bestow upon the Freshmen a formal welcome such as the one we had recerved three years before Charrman of the 1n1t1 atrons was Judy Pellrzzaro assrsted by Rosemary Ranzom and Sherry Turner who were 1n charge of the musrc The party took place on October seventh and after erghty seven 1n1t1at1ons everyone danced to the musrc of Cookre Thomas and hrs orchestra The basketball teams both grrls and boys drd not create a great deal of excrtement thrs year but the seven Sen1or grrls Dorrnda Costello Dorothy Blanco Margaret Major Rosemary Ranzom Judy Pel lrzzaro Maryann Fannmv and Barbara Turner and the four Sen1or boys Moey Brrggs Murph Brown Bob Clark and Jack Kelly drd not fall to show good sportsmanshrp 1n therr losrng games As we approach June nrneteenth we see that of the forty f1ve students graduatrng there are only thrrty one who have been wrth us for four years The addrtronal fourteen entered the Class rn therr Soph 0m0f6 IUH101' and SCHIOI years Among these addrtrons 1S Claudra Stutz who has served as the proverbral human dynamo rn Ih1S busy year She IS our class presrdent yearbook edrtor good crtrzenshrp represent atrve and Graduatron speaker The honor of berng Graduatron speakers was also bestowed on Ann Con solatr and Gordon Steadman The prrvrlege of bexng Good Govemment representatrve was accorded to John Kelly the ChO1CS of the entlre student body This has truly been a year of specral awards but the brggest trrumph we are yet to reach The golden gate of opportunrty rs now lylng just beyond the horlzon Surely we can f1nd one road whrch w1ll lead us to our goal For some of us ll wrll mean tryrng several drfferent routes For others the way 1S all mapped out and txme IS the only element ve1l1ng our success Arlene Ingegm 25 . . , , , , ' by . I t . ' r ! 1 1 lv l 1 . 1 . I I H ' lf' ' It 1 v 0 y - . I . ...- . .1 I I l i .1 .1 - I 1 'or y 1 1 I v u .- . . .. . . - ., . D . . - Most Popular I. PELLIZZARO, J. KELLY r'1 f f'Hl Best Dancers RANZONI, G. STEADMAN iii Best Actor and Actress D C051 ELLO J PARTIIWTOIN Most Studrous C. STUTL, G. STEADMAN Class Statistics Class Clowns D. BIANCO, R. BROVNIN R. Most Pleasrmw Nlanmr A IIxCEC'xl R SNIITH Most Handsome and Prettiest I. STEWARD, I. KELLY if-1,4 If V t Most Likely to Succeed M. MAJOR, G. STEADMAN Best Dressed X Class Musicians B. TURNER, R. BROWN ,, T MKXRXXX aa? .u 5 5. gi R. RANZONI, I. KELLY Class Athletes D. COSTELLO, J. BRIGGS Class Arust D BIAINCO G STEADNIAIN Class Vamp and XX olf 'xl DUPONT R BROWIN Class Will We the class of 1956 of Lee Hrgh School do state and declare th1s to be our last w1ll and testament on th1s the nmeteenth day of June xn the year One Thousand Nxne Hundred and F1fty s1x To the faculty we leave the arduous task of copmg w1th the less br1ll1ant mmds of the underclassmen To the Janitors we leave our splrntered pencrls our note stuffed desks and frlthy lockers Anythrng of value left behmd keep rn remembrance of us To the Jumors we leave our hrgh scholastrc averages so that when rt comes thelr ume for departure they may leave school w1th as many honors as the class of 56 To the Sophomores we leave the Joys sorrows and expenses of the next two years To the Freshmen we leave three more years of fun work and educatxon M y you enjoy II as much as we have And now we Semors make the followmg personal bequests To John Sullrvan Bob Clark wrlls s1x lnches of h1s helght Perhaps now you can be Taller than most people John Sleepy Brunell s napprng seats are left by h1m to Juruor Srmone Pay attentlon at least part of the ume Junror Sk1p Steadman leaves to Jrm Wellspeak h1s formula called Ten mmutes to new ha1r beauty strrctly for men Maryann Fannrng leaves by plane Has New Rochelle an arrport? Marrlyn DuPont and Sherry Tumer leave a year s supply of gum rn Room 7 waste basket on the request of Mrs Fann1ng Barbara Turner leaves her actrng abrlxty to Manlyn Kelly I m sure next year s play w1ll be equally as good as that of the class of 56 Peggy MaJor and D1ana Mottarella leave therr lastrng fl'1ClldSh1P to Pat Carty and Peggy Sousa May yours last as long and fa1r as well Donny Mooney w1lls h1s Bewrtchlng power over women to B1ll Davxs Take rt easy on those grrls B111 you ve got to make up your m1nd some day Ronnre Smrth leaves h1s book How to Control Yourself beh1nd the Wheel to Joe Burke Murph Brown and Arlene Ingegm leave therr happy twosome to any couple of underclassmen who thmk they can last as long Judy Steward and Madelme Belanger leave the1r empty mk bottles used statlonery boxes and broken pen pomts to Madelme Barunr and Eleanor Fmnegan Th1s 15 to re m1nd you grrls to keep those letters gomg Pam Magrll leaves her contag1ous grggle to Ann Powers Don t take too much of 1I Ann you can do all rrght yourself Gordxne Mllls and Rosemary Bush leave then' seats on the Hrghlawn bus to Nancy Bush and Audrey Russell Don t mlss that bus too often grrls xt s a long walk home Harold Mllls and Frank Rowley leave therr handxwork rn Mr Tumer s shop class to Everett and Eddie Fennelly Nell Glynn wllls hrs super salesmanshrp for Yearbook ads to John Clnella See 1f you can make as much money John, Lona Pratt leaves her quret ways to Joan Verhyu Keep rt down to a low roar Joan 28 Q - 1 ' o Q - s u , , o . . , Q - . 0 , , u 3 a , Q n u , o n u 1 rr - ro - - - ' n , s . . . ,, . . . ,, , n o . , . u o . . . . , , 0 - s s a a . . ,, . . ,, . . . o . . , . 1 I 0 . . . ,, . H o o I I I - c . . . , o 1 f ' , . . . , o , , n . . . . . o o . . . N . ,, . . 0 n Q , e C1aud1a Stutz and Ann Consolau leave the1r powers rn Physrcs to Ann Kelly and Claue Arment Take ll easy g1rls Physrcs rs harder than Chemrstry Moey Brrggs wrlls hrs sports ab1l1ty to Bobby Mclntyre Keep up the good work Bob Rosemary Ranzonr leaves her sophtstrcated ways and her taste IH clothes to Norma B1as1n Robert Bushey leaves hrs knack wrth a camera to Ronnre Adamolr Marge Vecch1a and J1m Partrngton leave school together After all that s the best way rsn t II Marge? Judy Pellrzzaro leaves her ever mcreasrng popularrty to Judy Sullrvan You can keep Wheeler s gorng even 1f we aren t there Judy Irene Mmer bequeaths an ever sharp pencrl to Manlyn Chrlton to be used for takrng 120 words a mmute 1n shorthand Roland DuPont and Jack Kelly leave two guls rn the Junror class behrnd through no fault of therr own Ell1e Cuene leaves her love for horses to L12 Smrth Maybe Mr 'K1mball wrll let you work your way LIZ Carmello D1Gngol1 and Marvln Rose leave therr ab1l1ty for holdrng up the 2 30 bell to Tommy Kelly and Kerth Raftery To Jane Powers Mary Margaret Hayes leaves some of her serenrty See Janre all redheads don t have tempers Shxrley Termrru and Margre Gale have agreed to leave Mr D1sch1no therr dr1v1ng lxcenses as a remrnder of what can happen rf you don t take Dr1ver Tralmng George Sampson leaves hrs chromc tardrness to class to Joe Elsenberg Dormda Costello and Dot Blanco leave thetr b1g hopes and enthusrasm for a SBL champronshrp for the Grrls Basketball team to two younger members of the squad Marlene Frulla and Sara Sloan Eleanor Bartrm Carolyn Dav1s and Mary Jane Prtvrtera leave the responsrbrllty for cheermg on a wrnnrng team of Lee Hlgh to the three who want the Job Elalne LaGrant Jean Naventr and Sandy Seff And so we conclude the l1st of fmal bequests of the class of 56 and swear to the val1d1ty of thrs document as srgned under the hand and seal of Myself as class testator and wrtnessed by I-learno Seeno and the EV1l Brothers Judy Steward vy Oratwn, The Ivy rrses above every drfflcult obstacle rt may encounter We may garn IHSPI ratlon from the verdant leaves clrngrng to our hrgh school walls The constant growth of th1s hardy plant upward and onward remmds us that tn our future llves we must proceed to hlgher elevatrons rn our endeavors The class of 1956 has SUIVCH for and achleved many worthwhrle goals throughout our four years at Lee Hlgh Dependabrlrty mtegrlty perseverance and loyalty have been developed 1n each of us These qualmes can grve us the fortrtude to accept chal lenges whrch w1ll help us obta1n success when rt seems almost out of reach 29 o , , s o , e o n . . . g Q . . , . 1 Q v - - I , Q o v o . 0 . s J n U 1 v 1 0 o . . . , . . . o n . . . g v o 1 r v u , a . . , Q n 0 o . - 0 1 1 Q ' 1 1 n . - o Among the final duties of the graduates is the transfer of this emblem of the Ivy to next year's Seniors. I, as representative of the Senior Class, present to you, John Cinella, president of the Junior Class this spade which symbolizes all that the Ivy means to us Mary Vecchta Class Prophecy After experimenting with several different occupations Irene and I decided to Join forces and take up the profitable busrness of fortune telling We had established our residence in the western part of the country and were nearly contented with our chosen profession I say nearly as vue were both quite homesick to return to our town of Lee One evenrnv after discussing the probability of returning we not only thought it to be a good idea but sat down immediately and wrote a letter to Moey Briggs the new mayor A few days later we received his reply telling us we would certainly be welcome and that he had even secured for us an apartment in the Main Street Block He added that it had recently been reconstructed by Ronnie Smith and Frank Rowley and was now owned by Bobby Clark That very evening we called to rent a truck from the Bush Trucking Company When it arrived the next day we were much surprised to see George Sampson as the driver He was very helpful in aiding us to get our furniture situated which meant we would be ready for business the following day I awoke early the next morning to be sure there would be enough time to meet all of the customers as my reputation for accuracy in forecasting was universal First to arrive was Gordon Steadman He had not changed much and was very inquisitive as to what his future would be I told him to sit down and be patrent Serious concentration revealed him as the engineer of the Lee Shopping Center Perhaps 1fI really concen trate it will come to me in more detail Itold him Yes' Yes! It is clearer now There is a large department store coming into focus On the side facing the Belanger and Davis Beauty Salon is a sign reading DuPont Enterprises Leaving this building is omrng and Arizona owned by Ellie Cuene and Donnie Mooney respectively Ixext to the Beauty Salon 15 Carmello s Barber Shop and a cigar store ov ned by Marvin Rose Hou is that for a start? I asked His only comment was for me to continue Across from this shop is a famous hotel owned by lxell Glynn Many people com here to sample Nlnrph Brown s cookrnf and to see Nlary Ann DuPont a dancing specialist who is fea tnred there Saturday nr hts lhe towhead waitresses are Lona Pratt and Shirley ler mini Even our first woman president Claudra Snitz IS spendinf her vacation at this hotel lurther down the block a funeral procession can be seen 'l hey have just left the kelly funeral Home As I reached this point I was taken from my trance by Gor don s xoiee tellin me that it was getting late and that he was already tardy for an appointment We said our good byes and I waited for my partner to relieve me for it 30 . . , V , . . . O . Y , , . . . - - .. . ,- . . . . . . . Judy Steward, Millinery purchasing agent, on her way to industrial enterprises in Wy- ' ' ' f ' . . .. , . , 1 - .. ' ' v s,' , ' . L, l ' ' ' V I ' ' y ' ' ' ' - D A . , , s r . 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' y ' w s ' 0 m ' v ' y e v v ' ' o was her turn to predtct the future for the remarmng v1s1tors of the day Barbara Tumer Nly frrst vrsxtor proved to be none other than Dortnda Costello also anxtous to know what the future held for her Agaln my sens1t1ve mrnd went to work As the pre sent faded a v1s1on cam IUIO focus of Dorrnda and 'laryann Fanmng as co owners of the largest prrvate grrls school rn Berkshrre County The school as I saw rt was a beau ttful structure and seated rn IIS ma1n offrce pr1nc1pal Pam Magrll and superlntend ent Mary Jane Prrvrtera were drscussmg the possrbrlrty of an addrtron to the laboratory w1th therr two very eff1c1ent secretarres Rosemary Ranzont and Margaret Major A typrcal classroom showed Mary Margaret Hayes as the teacher who was calltng on her PIIZC puptl the daughter of Marjorxe Gale The school s janltor resembled our former classmate Bernard Burnell who seemed at the txme to be havmg trouble controllrng the mlschrevous daughter of Dot Blanco These trarts undoubtedly were 1nher1ted from her mother As Donnda left she seemed very happy over the thrngs I had revealed to er Of the many people to VISII us none was more anxrous than Itmmy Partmgton to learn the happentngs of the future As I gazed rnto my crystal ball I could plalnly see a church The photographer Robert Bushey was qu1te exerted about the prctures he was takrng of the brtde lvlargte VeCCh13 and her ma1d of honor Drana Mottarella After a second look I was able to tell that the best man Harold 'vlrlls was st1ll rnsrde the church lrstemng to Gordrne Mrlls srngrng Oh Promrse Me I-ler accompanrst on the organ was Eleanor Bartrnr There seemed to be someone rushmg around rn a great hurry It turned out to be Sherry Turner who was coverlng the story for Judy Pellrzzaro s paper The Lee Ttmes Thrs of course was one of the brggest soc1al events of the year Among the celebrrtres attendrng was Ann Consolatr the country s foremost wrtter who had Just completed a brography on the l1fe of Arlene Ingegm famous Broadway actress As the v1s1on slowly faded from v1ew I was compelled to dry my eyes for meetmg wrth my old frrends and classmates had recalled to my mlnd the happy days gone by and had prompted me to do some of my most 1nsp1r1ng work tn relattng future events After I had b1d Jlmmy good bye my partner and I closed shop and retrred to our quarters where we relaxed and drscussed the happentngs of the day We were both de lrghted to be home agarn among our frtends and above all we were thrllled at the way Lee had thrrved durrng our absence As we reflected however we began to real 1ze that the real reason for Lee s well organrzed Growth had come as the result of the efforts of the graduates of Lee Hrgh School among them ofcourse the members of the class of 1956 And so w1th a feelrng of good fSllOWSh1P we retrred for the nlght Irene Mmer 3 I ' O 5 1 ' ' L . 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U 1 , V I First row left to right J Naventi E Smith E LaGrant S Seff N Woodin J Cinella Mrs Walker Advisor K Raftery L Srreeter M Kelly M Drefendorf M Chilton N Biasin Second row M Souza F Machia M Jones R Capitanic A Valihora A Kelly S Clark B Dyer A Walker J Harding C Arment N Famham M Frulla A Powers P Gile E Crane P Carty S Newton G Concannon Third row T Curtin E Fennelly I Curtin T Sullivan T Soule R Powers T Kelly A S1mon1 J Wellspeak R Crocker N Merwin F Consolatr E Fennelly Fourth row I Troiano R Adamoll E Therrian P Budd J Nicholas G Bossidy M Leahey T Powers W Davis J Burke D Sprnney M Scolforo C Curtin R Cordinier funwrs Our first task on returning to school was to elect our class officers President John Cmella W e President Keith Raftery Treasurer Lincoln Streeter and Secretary Nancy Woodin We were happy to have Mrs Walker appointed as our class advisor Our class rings were ordered from the Josten Company and we awaited their arrival in March with much anticipation Our annual class dance The Turkey Trot was held November 23 The music for this affair was provided by the Willis Brothers. The highlighted event of our year was the Junior Prom when we had the privilege of bidding the Seniors of 1956 a Bon Voyage. '- 9 And now, on behalf of the junior Class, 'K' I wish to say we sincerely hope we leave Q behind us a reputable record, as we look forward to next year, 1957, when we shall be the Seniors of Lee High School. Nancy Woodin, Secretary 34 Frrst row left to rrght R Ostrander E Fox J Carlrno A Damels R Burke L Puler1 Sec ond row N Besancon P Snow B Moms B M1ner D Navrn M Zerbato Mr Turner Advlsor T Clnella C Rurak E Zavattaro M Serra J Smrth P Monachrno Th1rd row C Consolatl E Frnnegan K Kelly M Stevenson I Souza C Bradford M Tyer S Sparks R Bnghenu A Buttles C Rose G Hathaway E W1ll1ams N Barum J Verheyn P Brown Fourth row C Shene S Kelly S Pecon G Morrn M ONe1ll P Hunter Hawkrns M Thomas N Thorpe V Nettleton M Shalley S Sloan M Belanger L Brown J Hale M Mooney Flfth row D Ward R Rhoades R Wells A Crosrer I Sullrvan J W1ll1ams J Walker J Fltzpatrrck T Lawrence I Brumbaugh J Allen R Sallnem A Houghtalmg R Stem J Smrth I DuVerno1s S1XIh row L A1rold1 R Mrller L Caprtanro M Coco R Dunn A Pratt R Laureyns F Laureyns I Talbot R Drrscoll N Charter D VanOrman R Roy I Ersenberg I Baccolr Sophomores The frrst meeung of the Sophomore Class was held November 9 1955 Tom Cmella was elected Class Presrdent for the second year Other officers were Vlce Presldent Mlke Zerbato Treasurer Dav1d Nav1n and Secretary Carol Rurak Durrng the year we welcomed three newcomers Barbara Morns Irm Brumbaugh and Roger Stern The annual class dance was held February 11 wrth the W1ll1s Brothers playmg We are very proud to say that the Sophomore Class has been equally represented 1n the athletlc A- and extracurncular f1elds as well as the s f ' regular scholastrc ones Carol Rurak Secretary fail 5 im- D ? . 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E XE rr ,A ' I ' ,Y Q .,,,f f 1 3 Ha X , e so x J ' X f i ..,. ---' -- riff XX f- ff- .. lull'- Frrst row left to rrghtj Zavattaro B Shaw C Bemasconr E Gage R Lonng A Mange D Cnttendon K Hunter R Lynch E Curtxn Second row E Consolatr S Drumm I Forfa A Bart1n1 J Hopkrns D Consolatr W Sal1nett1 M Wrthers B Manton S Stanard I Coma1l1 D Longerato I Pellrzzaro Th1rd row P Cerrutx K D1S1mon1 L Humason C Bart1n1 N Bush D Shaw I Tarmey A Russell B Bushey M OBr1en I Slmmons D Curtm M Cornaggla I Cavallon M Slmmons A Blackledge R Johansen Fourth row R Lrndbom I Powers C Carty S Drrscoll J M1ddleton M Drake M Besaw D Nettleton B Seff A Machra M Puma D Lemer Z Kelly E Danlels R Whalen Frfth row W G Burns I Petersolr D Hunter H Stanard S1xth row A Caprtamo R McIntyre R Carty P Frtzgerald T Zatorskl E W11l1ams Mr Bernascom Advrsor B Gangell I Leahey R Pomeroy M Castranova K Wrnters D Marchand F Arment P Douglass Freshmen On September 7 1955 the class of 59 entered Lee Hrgh for the fust t1me Oh but that was a day to be remembered Freshmen were found wandermg rn the corrrdors or bexng trampled by the mercrless Senlors On October '7 the Freshman Party took place What fears sorrows and Joys were expenenced that nlght The school year moved along fauly fast and rn the latter part of November the class elected Presrdent Wxllram Salmette VICE Presldent Mark Wrthers Secretary Derdre Consolatl and Treasurer Barbara Mamon We have done our best to be a credlt to the school , 5 and we w1ll try to be so rn the future Derdre Consolatr Secretary pf ww' 3 1 0 K as ' ,El ' I ,, - M Whalen, J. Roberts, I. Hopkins, M. Somes, L. Gage, M. Cahalen, R. Hitchcock, R. DuPont, px . . . 1 ' x I , A X f '55 FR ' C Ezghth Grade Frrst row left to rlght E Twmg I Fravel J Bragdon B Dyer C Hurt J LaGrant I Consolatx M Tracy T Clnella G Steadman M Barea S Farnham K Grady S Abder holden Second row D Srmmons I B1anco J B1as1n B Allen P Wolfe B Struss M Term1n1 M Lorxng A OBr1en C Woodrn D Palmer R Elsenshou J Belcher P Gage R Grardy M McCarthy N Standard Th1rd row I Clark A Besaw M Vreeland R Ostrander R Coty R Lonng W Dunn E Hemph1ll I LeProvost M Eckert D Parker J Srmmons E Choquette Fourth row M Davls P Petersol1 T Mougtn E WZUSRICWICZ D Brown G Stevenson F Wrnters R Gangell C Heath W Hunt Seventh Grade Fxrst row left to nght G Drake R OBr1en I Herlrhy L Arken M D1Gr1gol1 R. D1Mar1o I Canon V Manattr Second row A Dunn S Bart1n1 M Adams J Longerato M Decker M Wxthers M Stutz Mr D1sch1no M1SSCOUghllH I Canon V Valentl J Morse M Smrth M Pratt V Menarrr R Adamolr Thud row T Caprtamo K Heath P Moore S Vranas N Kelly H Armstrong B S1kCS A Roberts J Wrllrams M Woodworth M Navrn 1 Sour C LaFounta1n J Zorzm K Monach1na L Turner N Whlte E Elsenberg Fourth row R Bragdon E Bradford R Dnscoll R Morehouse R Shrelds L Papcrak A Webster R Souza F Puler1 D Twxng D Llndbom B Iadatz W Salvadore B Drumm T Comalll T Therrlen F1fth row P Slmmons A Sour A Gangell M Shaw J Gaudette J Tonlrno L B1as1n D Whrte A Wrlllams H Dewkett R McDowell D Mange W Mrller R Monn A Armstrong R Choquette 37 , Z s , Q , n , o , o , a , o 1 U 1 9 1 ' 1 ' 1 9 1 9 1 9 u Z 0 , 0 , o , s , n , 4 , c . . . , . . 1 0 1 I 1 ' 1 ' 1 0 1 0 1 ' 1 Q , 0 , 0 I Z Q , o , s , o 1 U 1 0 1 0 1 U 1 0 1 ' 1 ' 1 ' , o 0 I I 1 9 1 o , s , Q , n , 0 , u , a , Q a 1 - - . 1 - 1 1 . . . . . 1 . n , o , 0 , a , a V , I H 1 0 l - 1 c , 1 , a , o , Q , ' 1 0 1 l 1 1 I I , o , 9 , Q 1 0 1 0 , Q 0 . 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I , a , Q , e , q , ' I ' 1 ' 1 0 1 U 1 I , a , n I 9 1 ' y O O ,funzor High Offrcers Fust row left to nght Calvm Hurt Secretary Teddy Cmella Vrce Pres1dent Jeanne LaGranr Presxdent Murlel Stutz Presxdent Second row John Cannon Vrce Pres1dent Glona Steadman Treasurer Mary W1thers Secretary Valene Valentx Treasurer Senzor H Lgh Officers Flrst row left to right Mark Wnhers V1ce Presldent Kelth Raftery V1ce Presldent Judith Pell1zzaro Treasurer Cl3Ud18 Stutz Presldem Eleanor Barnm Secretary Thomas Cmella Presrdent Second row Derdre Consolatx Secretary Barbara Mamon Treasurer John Kelly V1cePres1dent John Clnella Presldent David Navln Treasurer L1nco1nStreeter Treasurer W1l118m Sal1nett1 Pres1dent Nancy Woodm Secretary Carol Rurak Secretary 38 . 1 . 1 - 1 1 1 S 1 1 0 - , I 1 1 1 1 n . . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 s 1 1 1 1 1 U 1 6 . 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U . 11 vain bv w- 0 so . h i . ls ' D no ' Seated left to rrght G Steadman B Turner I Parungton D Costello A Ingegnr Second row M1ss Beal M Fannmg I Kelly B Clark R Brown D Blanco Lrzzre Agnes Carol Howard Carol Joan Carol Jeannle Carol Grnger Carol Edd1e Davrs The Cast typrcal year after year famtly mard attractrve understandrng mother fascrnatrng father of three teenagers 18 year old hrgh school semor teenage actress of the Carol famrly tomboyrsh 14 year old redhead egotrstlcal hrgh school athlete Mr Wrlson Prrncrpal perturbed by Gmger s actrons Ed Hoffman bank presrdent employer of Mr Carol Dlrector Lena M Beal qenrors Present MARYANN FANNING DORINDA COSTELLO JAMES PARTINGTON ARLENE INGEGNI DOROTHY BIANCO BARBARA TURNER RICHARD BROWN ROBERT CLARK GORDON STEADMAN mn CWM Three Act Comedy In the cast W 'Y P LEE ms last mf' wore 1 To Full House gemor cout for Gm he cast m Txme dyehce for cum x au times avac efax i-ecalled set eds, dxrecteix cans 9 ad com 3 of me 1 e mre Bea plail 'r na M e 7,1111 Mxsi be K waS th th h00x X r 1 tae' fe io Ssmas siaged he rello James ere Dormda Turner Pamnwto C S Ginger 1220 played U28 Bar ala 3 .Y Blanco Ts!! Steadmanrole of F nnimwn Jo rings? 98111 ICI: suBenvin'R0ul:rr Cla,-ky Mary.: ,, psugzu by Cla:.gtsAmUs1c , nerd :xr an fre Were c 5 built te U other sch many Stud 'he set 00 In the ents f m is aumence 42 QM JD 01' 6 'Spa Q4767' Q! 5.11 Lei funwr Prom Commzttee First row left to right C DeGr1gol1 A Ingegnl I Pellizzaro J Kelly D Bianco R Brown A Consolati M Privitera Second row B Turner C Stutz G Steadman R Smith D Mooney N Glynn M Fanning D Costello 4. 'lv 'V 'inn Yx Frf vlznmn Purlx' Conzmillr ff First row, left to right: C Davis. E Bartini, D Mottarella M Vecchia J Pcllizzaro A Consolati, M Privitcra S Turner, S Tcrmini Second row: Nl Bribbs R Bush I Nlin r M Hayes. 'vi Major, P Magill R Ranzoni I Steward M Bclanber E Cucnc, N Glynn Third row: C DiGrigoli R Smith, R DuPont G Sampson D Mooney Nl Rose B Burnell R Bushey 44 MNWQR YK OM ll- 9 Kit? 9 Summer Nigb ' s Nwixc 31 XLPBYL 'SWNI P31 WM 3, 1955 hee Yxxgxn SdnooX Pxu5xkot'xxm -.OO xo M00 SX .50 ?e1?e1so1x 0 -SQ .i X9 rg ii ll, iv? -U 4 ' -., ir f R' LL.. Yearbook Staff As you turn through the pages of your 1956 FERNCLIFF ECHO we hope that the classes organ 1zat1ons and act1v1t1es por trayed w1ll brtng to your mmd the happlest hours the valued fnends and the best loved scenes The Staff MRS MCINTYRE Faculty Adv1sor GORDON STEADMAN Echtor ongfflq ll I bfi W! f 5 ctA uD1A sr uTz Eduof JUDY STEWARD Edltor 46 QM? ,. , . ' - W I , . y . . . - X .Q . . as V K 1 f - t 1 ' 'gills' 1 Y, ' ' -wg. awww . , H., J ' U JV. V.,-jf., f, FF O ...qi . I Qfylfk - gi f xg , V -. , . A I.. I V. Q ' -4 , 15 K ,-' Z' M., ' I Q fr . , ,ff .- 4 r If ' f f X X 3, f N f X f fy , N at X , ' . 4 f ,cyff ,,,.-5, - fij I n I fl' ml. Yearbook Heads FIISI row left to nghtl Pell1zzaro Advertlsmg D Costello Art D Mottarella Typrst R Brown Boys Sports A Consolatr Busmess Manager Second row B Turner G1rls Sports D Bxanco Art R Ranzom Secretary I Mlner TYPISI M MaJor TYPIST A Ingegm ACIIVIIICS R Bushey Photography Yearbook Sta First row left to right: R Ranzoni D Bianco, A Consolati G Steadman C Stutz Mrs Mclntyre, I. Steward, J. Pellizzaro, D. Costello. Second row: M. Vecchia, S. Termini, D. Mottarella, S. Turner, R. Bush, C. Davis, M. Hayes, E. Bartini, M.. Privitera, M. Fanning, M. Major. N. Glynn. Third row: J. Partington, G. Sampson, A. Ingegni, I. Miner, R. Brown R. Bushey, G. Mills, P. Magill, B. Turner. 47 'sr' ,-, w'55'l 5 ...A+- Speczal Achzevements John Kelly Good Government Day Representatrve Claudxa Stutz D A R Amerlcan Hzsrory Award Iudlth Pell1zzaro Scholasuc Soclal Stud1es Achrevement Gordon Steadman Harvard Book Award '54-I T 'T J ',p H if 55 4114! FIISI row left to rrght Mary Vecchra Arlene Ingegnx Gordon Steadman Ann Consolatl Irene Mmor Second row Claudra Stutz Margaret MaJor Judy Steward Judlth Pelllzzaro 3 as French Club F1rst row left to right N Woodm A Walker Miss Kelly E Thernen S Clark Second row R Adomalli B Dyer I Harding A Valihora P G1le Wildcat Staff First row, left to right: D. Consolati, J. Forfa, L. Humason, D. Curtin, A. Russell, B. Bushey, B. Manion. Second row: Mr. Lucy, A. Powers, L. Brown, A. Kelly, A. Walker, H. Hawkins, M. O'Neill, S. Clark, J. Hopkins. Third row: C. Rurak, R. Adamoli, K. Raftery, L. Streeter, G. Sampson, I. Cinella, E. Therian, A. Blackledge. 49 so Eif- 1 IR S . Band FIISI row left to nght K Hunter A Dunn G Steadman I Hardrng D Brown V Valentl W Dunn Second row Mr Noyes I Morse R Glrardey R Shlelds I LePrevost D Parker I Canon W Bradley Th1.rd row E Ersenburg L Brown G Sampson G Stevenson J Roberts Semor Chozr so - 6 Football its 71 X1 Coach Consolatt starting his twelfth year at the helm of coaching at Lee High School called for football candidates the first day of school lie worked his boys nightly for two weeks preparing for the season opener against St Joseph s ofP1ttsf1eld on Friday September twenty thtrd under lights at VN ahconah Park In spite of strenuous workouts held in preparatton for the game Lee fell at the short end of a 26 O score to Lee and worked even harder for the next game with Palmer which took place the following Saturday in Lee Led by its fleet footed halfbacks John Troiano and Moey Briggs Lee won the game 6 O and began to show promise of a fine season The vtctory was not entirely gain however for Sophomore Ronnie Roy was lost for the season with a broken elbow For their third game the Wildcats journeyed to Dalton to play a booster affair with the usually rough Dalton eleven Playing on a traditionally wet field the Lee squad emerged triumphant with a 26 6 win tn which John Troiano Moey Briggs and John Clnella scored touchdowns With a 2 1 record the Lee club traveled to halls Village to tangle with Housatonie Valley Regional After a close first half the Lee linesmen came on to score a 6 O victory with a third period touchdown by Terry Curtin Scheduled for the fifth contest was Williamstown In this game Coach Consolatt emptied h1s bench using nearly all the members of his ever IIDPYOV inf' team Lee rolled over a small Williamstown squad Wllh a .36 13 score On October twenty ninth Lee Hrfrh was trying for its fifth consecutive win when tt met Dalton before the Home Fans at the Lee Athletic Field The Wild cats ended their S5 season with an impressive 47 6 vlctory over Dalton 52 1- I . 1 Xu D . ,L xxx A ., Q Q A X X- ' If 'I gif - X ' ' 4 2.1 , - af V g , , .XV r ,- t I , . - - I ' - Li L This initial loss failed to break the spirit of the team, for they came back .D y V - . . Y - . .O , Y . . . V. Football Team Frrst row left to nght I Soules Manager A S1mon1 M Zerbato D Hunter W Tarmey L A1rold1 K Raftery R Sal1nett1 M Wlthers F Consolatl M Brown Second row R Clark W Dav1s I Clnella L Streeter T Curt1n I Trorano J Brlggs C DxGr1gol1 T Soules R Clark T Kelly I Nrchols Thud row Mr Lucy D VanOrman F Arment I Talbot Coach Consolatr T Powers W Sal1nett1 Roy Mr ZUROWSRI Representmg Lee Hxgh School on the ALL BERKSHIRE Football Team were two Jun xors Tim Soules and John Trorano Lost to next year s Wrldcat Squad by graduatlon are Moey Bnggs Bob Clark Jun1or D1GI'1gO11 and Ne1l Glynn .. FH , TIM SOULES JOHN TROIANO MOEY BRIGGS BOB CLARK JUNIOR DIGRIGOLI NEIL GLYNN 53 Senwr Basketball Players Left to nght Moey Bnggs Bobby Clark Jack Kelly Murph Brown John Trolano Coach Consolan Basketball Team Bnggs J Cmella Standmg T Curun L Streeter I Nlchols R Laureyns D Navm M Scolforo L Pulen B Shaw 54 Seated, left to right: Coach Consolati, R. Brown, I. Troiano, R. Clark, J. Kelly, J. ee HKU 64 hs W XHSQ QV et' M Is gmt Evefet J' Lee 615m d Vern 11 Basketball Lee Hlgh had a drsastrous basketball season but rt also had us hxghllghts In the frrst game of the season Stockbrldge upset Lee 62 to 47 The Lenox game proved to be very excmng but Lee fell short by one po1nt 43 to 42 For the remarnder of the season the Wxldcats played unpredlctable ball In the early games Jack Kelly looked l1ke a sure plug for the court comblnauon but as the season grew older he seemed to tue and gave way to John Trolano and Moey Brlggs Drck Laureyns played many commendable games although xt was hrs fxrst season and John Cmella made a fme showmg at hrs guard posmon Although Lee wxll lose four of IIS fl1'SI srx players Moey Bnggs Jack Kelly Murph Brown and John Trolano we are confrdent that they wrll have a more successful season next year e SL Moe' 90,6 ag GQ 6643 542 G J 5 WW' .aww ee 0 ss rs x B V, 00,7 S 6 ssbc 665 0 00 x QXQU Q at 0043! QQ QWQQ 55 .6 A L. . A, ' , e WY I B W e 4 . L l ' ,nl W ' 5 5 9 Y 06 4 59 'Za ' . 5 og - XM ,XZQ . 5 ge cob L ws X0 S . 0 9 Q ' XJ Oilxxxxf to 3'3- Fxrst row left to rrght M Fannmg B Turner R Ranzom J Pellrzzaro D Costello D Branco A Kelly Second row M Kelly E LaGrant P Hunter C Arment J Hardrng N Farnham S Sloan M Frulla S Seff Grrls Basketball Although the grrls th1s year won only three out of erght games much has been gamed rn the way of sportsmanshlp Rosemary Ranzom Dot Blanco and Barb Turner were chosen to represent Lee Hrgh School 111 the All Star Game The semors who wrll be leavrng are prctured below Wrllrams Lenox Searles Dalton ' William Lenox . Searles Dalton 66 C6 SC ...---Q SHERRY TURNER MA RY JANE PRIVITERA ELEA NOR BA RT INI ,.m.,., MARY ANNE DUPONT CAROLYN DAVIS ARLENE INGEGNI .A M.-...B pn '11 Football Coaches Ass1stant Coaches Mr Zukowskl and Mr Lucy Center Coach Consolau f 9 Gov Team F1rst row left to nght P Cerruu T Cmella I Sullxvan I Carllno Second row L Capuamo G Steadman D Mooney T Capxtamo Mr Lucy Coach 58 MURPH BROWN MOEY BRIGGS and JACK KELLY Baseball Losing only two regulars by graduation and transfer Lee High should field a strong combo rn therr conquest of their third straight Southern Berkshire Championship The loss of Buddy Briggs and Mike Coll1ns will be substantially felt 1n left field and around the 1n1t1al sack Catching will also be a problem for Coach Consolati wlth the transfer of Dick D1Gr1gol1 Back from last year s championship team are Murph Brown second base Moey Briggs short stop Jack Kelly third base John Trorano center Terry Curtln right Tim Soules pitcher and utility man John Cinella Brdding for the one vacant outfield spot will be Tommy Kelly Roland DuPont and Junior S1mon1 Jack Kelly w1ll probably be moved back to first base and Sophomore Mike Zerbato w1ll be tried around the hot corner Others brddrng for starting berths are Bob Clark D1Ck Salrnettx and Mike Coco First row, left to right: Tim Soules, Moey Briggs, John Cinella, Jack Kelly, Coach Consolati. Second row: Lincoln Streeter, Terry Curtin, Murph Brown. 59 P 4 '-:Ilan-..- ...nguoi- .l We Sax Good bwe ffm Mirza Mr Mendal Adlershetm Mt and Mrs Wrlltam J Bartlru Pvt Wtllraml Barttnt Jr Mr and Mrs Albert A Belanger Amelra Bertellt and Lena Naventt Mrss Munel A Besaw Mr and Mrs James V Btanco MISS Marte E Bray Pvt Edward Bnggs Mr Rtchard L Bf1ggS Lt, and Mrs James M Brrghenu Mr and Mrs Wtlltam H Brunell Class of 1954 Chrlsttne and Sara Mr and Mrs Andre Coderre and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs Mrs George A Mclntyre Mtss Ethel Meter Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs Class of 1957 Mr and Mrs and Mrs Joseph V and Mrs Fenwtck Eugene R Klos Fred R LaGrant ThomasA Major John M McDarby Gordon M1l1s Gerald A Mortn Edward Mottarella JohnF Nagle G W Parttngton Pertnt Char1esB Plxley ROSS Wtllram K Colltns D D S and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs John J Consolau John Corbttt James V Costello Eugene C Cuene Ldward Norton Decker Jr Mtss Dolores M Saltce Mrs Ltlltas R Sampson Peter Shaker and Mrs Wtllram Stnacort and Mrs Stewart D Steadman and Mrs Harold Steward Alexander G Walker Deedee and Janet Francts P Devanny D D S Mrs Dons H Dockray Mr and Mrs Morrts L Etsenberg A Frrend and Mrs Franc1sG Fannlng Peter Gajeuskt Rtchard W Hahn and Mrs Edmund A Hayes and Mrs Raymond T Hayes Mr Wtllram B Ingegnl Joame and Harrte Mr and Mrs James Kelly Sturbrtdge 1' and Mrs Frankltn Sturgrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs A Frtend Mr and Mrs Herbert H Stutz Cectl Taylor Raymond W Turner Franc1sJ Vanta M1chaelT Vecchra Jr M1chae1T Vecchra Sr Mr Robert Wells Rev and Mrs Walter E Wyman Class of 1958 Class of 1959 . 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Lee 320 i 5 ie O I I THE i!E1rk 'iliurk SHOP George A Brooks Prop 72 Maru bt Lee Mass Southern Berkshure Weldmg Co Rollrood St Lee Home 716 S1109 755W Compliments of ' 9 n 1 o B 1 nd Long' -W' W h D' d - S'l . , . I I I Wcstfleld River Paper Company Inc: M111s at Russell and Lee Massachusetts We st Conshohocken Penns ylvama Manufacture rs of Paperglas P1a1n and Larrnnated Glas s1ne Spec1a1t1es for Protectwe Packaglng N355 T33 REM CREW f 1-1El-fl'uNC' fx POP! QRT1 , M ANS HEAT CoMPANY V M QL I I of Fme Heatmg Eqmpment O11 and Gas Burners Furnaces Warm A1r Hot Water Steam All' Cond1t1on1ng Gas I-lot Water Heaters and Gas 1-1eat1ng Equlpment 262. Ma1n Street Telephone Lee 800 Day or N1ght 7 I E I ,J T X , f- Q x I ! L D Q., See Our Complete Line l A211 ' , , wk 1 - - C0ngratulat1Ons to the CLASS of 56 LEE LIME CORPORATIDN LEE MASS by Purdy of Boston C y n Yearbook Photography LEE o1L CoMPANY Miller Bros. Props. LAUREL STREET LEE, MASS. SHELL FUEL and RANGE OIL PAUL NAVENT I GARAGE C n 1St ee Lee Massachusetts CONIPLIDIENTS OF LAST MINUTEMWL Lee News Room Greet gC ds School Supphes Toys G ft Items d P ker Pe d Pe c ls Mom St Lee a a 1' t , 'I . 'I+ ? Magazines and Newspapers, Hallmark in ar , ' , , i , an ar ns an n i HALL'C5 Quality Merchandise at Lowest Prices Phone Otis Colfax 9-5321 East Otis, Massachusetts YOUR HEZLTH ' 1. 1 ILCOZINESS DRL! 'S ya Estabhshed 1860 McClelland J mal! Drugs 43 Ma1n Street Lee, Mass Comphments of Z Mmm COURT MOTEL Laurel St Lee Mass MR AND MRS CHRIS SCHILDWACHTER IPIIILGRIIM IPRIESS xg cf Comnzercaa ranting YW W FYV? WQWYMIH YIOD' J VII!!!!mIIfPI1llRlffLmllllWLffPllIl6PW MLW!! I LEE x1AssfxcHuETT Z 1 o 5 4 qi ,, I s 3 0 N. I L oo an ' l ' 1' u rr r s L f uf: 1 01 lztt Y-':','1 if 3' V 4 FRANKLIN STREEY ' , A 3 A 'Q 5 x?'N Q. iff' FHL Clark-Aiken Company Manufacturers of Paper Mill Machinery General Machine Shop Rebuilding and Repairing a Specialty Lee, Mass. Phone 700 KCIHI ZMI-22lKQOllUlHDll!lANl S il Lee Pharmacy Prescriptions Sick Room Needs Q? Rubber Goods Biologicals Bell 8: Howell Movie Cameras Pharma ceuti cals Compliments of INA E I2 C E 12 CONSTRUCTION CO Trucking Crane Rental and Excavating Stockbridge Road Tel Stockbridg OZ 'R A Nw nmrffi -ff -QAQENA rf X X iw-M Q38 f Z First: Nauonal Store If' BART BARRY Manager Count the Total, the Total Coun s 5 ' X l 9 CS X I I ' ' e 4 I 0 I I i-R ,L X, f Z I -I I I., K - X X x N-wh-1,14 ' nz.:-,N '05 .. .Ish-. +L R.. :,,,...:5,f.-.N l .X - -.?::.-.s,-x.f,.,3g..- -,:.1?:,.-.uj' Q 3a'-c9j:- ,lr lg ,Q 4:'fS?,'Q:5-.wr N-:I 4 Q-:i ,?'Q71 -.5 .5 ,-..:5g:ff. ,G A'-...J U.. .tu - ' 9: -.ga-g.:5:3.fV' ,g5'3g3-S' 'N-9 - ' c2ff 465 'A ,ggi-34 .1 -. -1 '1 . '2. xT'2:C2:-:?:7+ 27f F 2-. '- - f ff----15+ f -- -5521?-az:-r'-lf:5-:-.:2:?f::e::-f1-s::--2:I1::2- 11-:' ,S5:a9?2 ' f Q Q ' . . 'ifiwzzelfieerie-fflfrels-5 - -.-,-.. v.-.- . -s . s .s ., .g.:.- . ..-...,- -4.-a .- ,j,+ 4...-.. K V! 1 - . 3 ' N , ,qua . 47 N A A . .. - - . ' , .ff ' A 36 I 4 ' Q a ,4 ' ' X 'L 1.- ' 1 - 5 L f J Compliments of J KELLY 'N- 'b. we Ma1n S reet Lee Massachusetts jim Bdden Zau-Um East Lee Massachusetts Locally Owned and Operated by PHYLLIS AND OVID BOULEY 87 Maln St 566544 ICE CREAM JACK WHEELER Prop Featumng Wagax-'s Dutch Colony Ice Cream Lee Mass QQ CD Tel 473 Comphments of Sturgis Service Station Phone Lee 82.66 A. - f,sy--1515'zlizggizizszhzhznu- O liiliii i ' ,.,,. 0 'fe'f ' ? sfg.f:, 3 W 1 J O l I , I C Humason 8: Son General Store Meats Grocer1es PTOVISIOHS Tel Co1fax9 3431 Ot1s Massachusetts Spectacle Pond Farm Farm and Forest Products Truck1ng Boat1ng Camplng and PICHIC Area Swlmmlng Tel Colfax 9 3226 Or 9 3222 Sand1sf1e1d Mass P O OMS M-HSS nfwf HousEHoLo APPLIANCES LEE ELECTRIC SHOP Ph11co and Kelvmator Refmgerators House W1r1ng Electmcal Jobbmg Phone 189-R Mam Street COMPLIDIENTS OF GTIS INN ROWLEY BROS. L- Compliments of HYATT HARDWARE COMPANY 54 Main Street - Telephone 149 1 C E Lee, Massachusetts Guns - Gifts - Toys .1 Compllrnents of A12 KAY NAVV STCDQE Men's and Boy's Clothmg 68 lVIa1n St Lee Mass Compllments of Lee Mass Locally Owned Nat1onally Known COMPANY Lumber Bu1ld1ng and Mason Suppl1es Pa1nts Heat1ng O11 Coal Tel 75 60 Ra11road St Lee Mass .4 ol lUL.L. The Morgan House Lee, Massachusetts Compllments of Art s Cleaners SI Dyers Lenox Mass Call 47 Collect Thomas Memonals Sat1sfact1on Guaranteed Hous atonxc Street Lee Pr1celess Young Faslnons One Jumor w1l1 tell another all about fashlons that keep therr t1ny prlce a secret' Surr1mer's b1ggest vshlsperlng campalgn breathtakmg cottons m1racle fabrrcs and you w1ll see thern where 1t's pleasant to shop Stanley Department Store ,150 Ma1nSt, A M RAMS Prop Lee Mass X g n C . 7 . . . - p n c 4 4 I J Best Wishes to the Class of 56 Lee Department Store Your Store Aecommodating Chrlsty's Gulf Station n the Heart of the Berkshires ' Tires Lubrication Recapping We Cave S Sz H Green Stamps Our Motto To Please You You and You T 37 East Lee Mass LEE LUMBER COMPANY Glass Doors Sash Rock Wool Bu1lder's Hardware Cement Paint Lee Mass R V POMERCY Heating and Air Conditioning Esso Burners National Boiler Units Coal O11 Gas Boilers and Furnaces Warm Air Steam Hot Water Our Prices Are Reasonable Our Work Excellent 21 East Street Lee Mass Phone Lee 880 I I I ' ' el. -M3 , . Lumber - Shingles - Roofing - Nails JuIlano's Taxl Service wwe am lwzefzff cf Lawrence V Toole REAL ESTATE INSURANCE Socony Station G Y dBm CIEJY - KW f5 kd I I I L Lee, Massach tt R 1 n'o S- M. church th B stin Motion P' t E tertainme I ood ear T Tires an ' H E A -- T ---- E R x gkzznce BEAUTY SHOPPE 31 High st. Tel. 791 gi ,S liz: ,inf Ira, :fr 4' 'i . H ?.s,,r .PL 'E'-0 ,419 'Q - '3- - 1,-s ': . es ,. '-Qef'-, 22 ef ' ' Wi' : , ' sa J-In it , ,Q-9' 'I -- ,I 4 . f-. 1- .fl lx-,, , . - - I J ,ai Ha' -21. 'Ye' S, 'yijhklni ' . f! , avg, if .-at .4 v ' A '09 '. ' 6, S of ' y 1 - - e .--e' '4- , C L, ' Q., s s 5. fu-.AJ x 1 I I f f MARION HUNTER Prop Compliments of I-DU IF '55 ATLANTIC SERVICE STATION Washing - Lubrication Pick-Up and Delivery Servlce Tel 42.0 DEPENDABLE QZJZQQ SERVICE I-I ENTQY 5 ET ECTRIC' SERVICE and Contractlng 9 Ra11road Street Telephone 690 ws' M F5 9910 899' we 5 e xe MW Eavvo z' 32 N f - .- ,g X f lbw' Sr- ' f fa 'Q , C QYQI' -331 ff SIM 3331 , ,QF Qigt 4 ' ggi. 11.' ik- ' 's-ie ,, Q:-f ,fax gm gf iff , , I 4 Q9 apavvvl 54 QNEQ , 'S 30+-WWE' ee- co o 'Q H QPIIAGB pi 9 I I Q9 nw-2 GE 3 I ve -5 I ,APT 2 6 .J A. I U Lee, Massachusetts i1Ziii '....iiii2i2E3E5E1' sf2sf2gs225:21if1ss2fe2e21e1i22ie2eie22fQs21ti1zsigsiffsff, 6 C xx s G O C Z T C 2 Z rn an va XXX KX M 'E .J 'Q fwdq 4 Bawm, Mam St eet Lee Sl O TO sun Youk ' .v W 1 TASTE 1 qi V 6245 ZZ INN Prop NICK DEMOS East Lee M ssachusetts Compl ments of gf V JEWELER Lee Mass chusetts LEE HARDWARE STORE Gene al Ha dw re Merch d se G de Tools Housewares Pl mb g Suppl es M 1 St eet Phone 786 Ax X N QXMJ N Lf 42 Nbr .1 I Q f 0 R 2 X X I :Pimp ' 7 nrlj Q . n , - . gs, 5 1' 1, . :J 1 zzfafssissisfsziif ' 3 i I' I' 3. . u , an 1 al' I1 u in i a' n r , 3. S SP., . of B J 'I' OVVENS Apparel or Men and Boys Lee Establlshed 1 904 45 mcun JP 671,666 mmket Cfrocemes Vegetables Free Dehvery Telephone 183 Qarmafafc Insurance and Real Estate Agency R F DUPONT F J DUPONT Pa1nt1ng Paper Hanglng Decorat1nof Interlor Exterlor Sat1sfact1on A s sured Phone Lee 17 N1 or 724 Di Maple St Laurel St Lee Massachusetts o . raw gawk Dupont Bros. LAUREL P-I I L.L.. DAIRY YD Y 8314 8 XX Steve s BARBERX SHOP X X NX ull' XS MIKE S LDCIKEID DLANT Ph CLf 93 Howard Johnson's Restaurant Pt f ldL P p JAMESSTOW K X N 9 X W A ir f x f ' I Quant ' P d t X . lst., L X N :as 'I Ph ne 1 6 -L , ,ll ill P t P ' .E Main Street Lee, Ma ai H A 9 't ' en R d ro . ' Processing R t Lockers - Meats Otis, Mass. 0 ax - 341 Co H1 P1 xmemsof B E Allen YO UR F RlG1DA1R E DE AL ER Ph O ne Lee 7 J M BEAU ARYS TY SHOPP E 44 sch Ph Street One lg., - X X :J GUREST AN TE Pro P clea 9 I ly. I 'fe o'f!' ig'fSi fimfo Qffy 0 Q 9 i O Q '0 zffa S15 . f4'9fs e'N3f5 5.55. iq .Q O Q Q 0 Q' Q 0 iiyqsiy 5 ' 3 Q' ,O g'.s ,J '14-'S u.2gf .0 .930 .Q 0' 5. iss Q V 5.5.6 3 'Q g O Q 'f Q O ' o ro . 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One Hundred Years Constant Se rvlce Real Estate Insurance Tel Lee Mass Humes Store Mam St LCC Mass DINER fm SONS GENERAL CONTRACTING Where All Fr1ends Meet' Shovel Bulldozer Truek1ng Open N1ghtS Center St Lee Mass Washed Gravel Sand Stone Phone 400 or 581 I Jcmsj ABBY d Clay Hinds Motors Inc. The Home of Ford Service E UR to The One Fine Car in Its Field t Y f f X R' ,X ! X N R Z5 Maln St Tel 4 A. R. SCARAMUZZI BUILDING CONTRACTOR Lee, Mass. Tel 920 Lana Ave ALJONS F1ne Furrushlngs for the Ent1re Famlly Maln Street Stockbmdge Massachusetts Wickham Esso Station 41 Housatornc Street Lee Massachusetts SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT TITSS Battemes and Accessorles - ' . .96 , , I 9? . . 5 C I , . L s' -1 '61, A1 -- :QQ , Mfvgq., ,-. 46, nvwa 4 - X Jjfqis, V' .,,, x W QM my-' 'uc-.f L X 1 , J 1 x ye!-,uv r J, C M,-,,f Wxiwnlfgisb M vfr 415' A vt' XAKX3 gf, '-'4-M 'W 'Y ,, ,x if f 4150, 'Q 1- W fin af 5 . v Q15 1 r,1w7 -Q v V I., QA 51 f,-,2,ijf1igL,.,,A Q .Q-.jL'11',,ii?.'r.jXf-by-I, -. 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