Lexington High School - Lexington Yearbook (Lexington, MA)

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Fourth row: K. Draper, A. Engborg, A. Schumacher, D. Coomber, W. Pierce, M. Pike, R. Woody, J. Milliken, M. Crosby, L. Baxter Third row: R. Buckingham, K. Gaposchkin, H. Fencer, G. Wood, H. Robinson, E. Martin, J. Stewart, N. Galvin, B. Guernsey, B. Boleyn, N. Teel, P. Ousback, R. Crowley, J. Berry, Mr. Gillespie Second row: J. Gilman, R. Coffill, M. Barrett, P. Engborg, F. Fischer, A. Leahy, C. Heath, B. Greenlaw, C. Ruggiero, C. Sisson, J. Lannefeld, J. Murray First row: P. Bradford, L. Barselon, A. Ross, L. Casey, V. Cromwell, B. Robertson SEMPER PARATUS The band, a versatile organization, under the direction of Mr. Gillespie, has given much pleasure to Lexington High School during the past year. Giving hearty support: to the team, it played at al! the football games, featured highly in the annual Spring Concert, and showed itself a responsible and worthy musical group. The band acted as host to the Northeastern Massachusetts Music Festival, held in Lexington this year on May 1, an honor rarely bestowed upon a school of our size. Although the band began the year with few veterans in its ranks, it has earned the reputation of an excellent and well-disciplined marching band. This admir- able and snappy group has often performed with real virtuosity before appreciative au- diences, and its work of the past year has certainly been a credit to the school and the town. Some of the more enthusiastic members of the Lexington High School Band have organ- ized the Troubadours, an informal group, with the object of furnishing music for pep rallies and basketball games. Their persistence has survived enforced rehearsal in the wood-shop, and their spirited renderings of familiar band music have afforded stimulation to the basket- ball team and to school spirit in general. With conservatory-minded Al Engborg on the trombone, Harry Robinson and Ed Martin playing clear-toned trumpets, and effervescent Ann Leahy on the bass drum sparking the ensemble, they have deservingly won the praise of their enthusiastic audiences. Whether stepping up the time at a game or agitating for school spirit at a torchlight pep-rally, these musical musketeers have been always appreciated this year. : Third row: R. Draper Second row: C. Heath, R. Ambrose, P. Engborg, E. Martin First row: A. Engborg, A. Leahy, H. Robinson, A. Ross

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Third row: G. Wood, E. Marti n, H. Robinson, J. Milliken, D. Coomber, M. Pike, B. Pierce, R. Dellovo, J. Diamond, B. Steele, D. Oertel Second row: R. Buckingham, A. Ross, L. Roeder, J. Scherich, R. Coffill, C. Heath, L. Grush, B. Guernsey, Mr. Gillespie, M. Barrett, R. Ambrose, P. Engborg, J. Gilman, S. Murray, A. Engborg First row: A. Hayden, S. Burke, P. Woody, V. Cromwell, K. Gaposchkin, B. Hanson, K. Johnson, A. Johnson, A. Leahy, M. DuBois, MAKE MINE MUSIC This year’s orchestra has successfully completed a busy but enjoyable season under the valued direction of Mr. Gillespie. Beginning with a performance for the Senior Play, the ensemble, somewhat reduced in size since last year by the departure of some half-a-dozen senior members, waltzed adroitly through the Northeastern Massachusetts Music Festival and the traditional Spring Concert. The highlight of the season, and perhaps for many years to come, was an invitation to play as a group for the All-State Music Festival in Worcester. Considering the size and youthfulness of the orchestra, this was a signal honor. Several of the members were accepted through individual auditions to play in the All-State Festival with other boys and girls from all over the state. Playing for Senior graduation, its last engagement of the season, successfully rounded out the year for these musicians. Calling themselves the Chansonnettes, eight of the more enthusiastic singers among the girls at Lexington Senior High have organized a double quartet. Choosing several numbers with Mrs. Sandberger’s counsel, they have perfected them by constant rehearsal, their debut being one of the highlights of Parent’s Night on February 8. Some of their favorite songs are “Angry,” ‘Drifting and Dreaming,” ‘Sentimental Journey,”’ and ‘’Sweetheart of Sigma Chi”. Aiming at a barbershop quartet style, they sing in four-part harmony, having plans for joint performances with the boys’ quintet. Second row: V. Cromwell, N. Morse, E. Harris, S. Traver First row: P. Shanahan, C. Mears, Mrs. Sandburger, S. Bolter, A. Rosenberger

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ii ear ia id i® we = wi. ant a: j F Ce e - Third row: N. Morse, A. Johnson, E. Carpenter, C. Culler, H. Nason, S. Murray, S. Phelps, M. Ricker, S. Burke, P. Woody, J. Fletcher, S. Bolter, J. Lannefeld Second row: Miss Ratté, J. Carroll, M. Rees, P. Kaleta, L. Milliken, R. Ambrose, P. Shanahan, S. Traver, E. Mimno, B. Barry, L. Hemstreet, J. Manning, M. Polley First row: B. Coleman, E. Harris, S. Handerson (Treas.), S. Crowley (Sec.), P. Mather (Pres.), G. Frith (V. Pres.), A. Holmes, C. Mears, M. Panetta Seated: P. Mahoney, L. Baxter, E. Cleveland PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS? In pursuance of its object to promote understanding of the language, literature, and customs of France among upper classmen, the Senior French Club has held meetings on alternate weeks. With the help and advice of Miss Ratté, the members have enjoyed visit- ing speakers, Madame Sabille from France and Gerad Dorged, a student at H. S. T., and one movie, ’’L’Histoire de Poissons’’. The Christmas party, planned and organized by a com- mittee headed Eleanor Harris, was held on December 21, its special features being French- style cakes and cookies. A French skit was put on, and the club joined in singing French songs. Under the spontaneous direction of its president, Priscilla Mather, just recently back from France, the group also participated in French games. The Sophomore French Club, comprised of the beginners in the study of French, met once a week under the guidance of Mrs. Leake. The members of the club are preparing them- selves through this medium for the more advanced activities of the Senior French Club, and the two organizations united in planning a cabaret in the French manner. A show of lantern slides of Parisian scenes was put on by Jo-Ann Smith and Ernie Rogers, and several members have contributed talks on Normandy, Brittany, and other French topics. The club aided the Seniors in planning the French songs for their Christmas party, and they have exercised their ingenuity in devising games that can be played in class to stimulate thinking in French. Fourth row: D. Legro, S. Thorne, L. Loring, B. Haroian, L. Grush, B. Guernsey, E. Wilkins, M. Crosby, N. Rich, D. Crumb, A. Garrity, L. Rowe, B. Baird, B. Boleyn, R. O'Neil, E. Rogers, R. Cromwell, P. Boyer Third row: J. Gunn, V. Mercon, J. Crawford, S. Hall, J. MacDonald, J. Martin, B. Bryson, J. Milliken, M. Stewart, P. Collins, B. Benfante, B. Chapman, A. Viano, P. Spencer, G. Powers, J. Finnerty, R. Arnold, Mrs. Leake, R. Kennedy, R. Arnold Second row: M. DuBois, E. Crawford, S. Martin, N. Carey, S. Wells, L. Ross, J. Herbold, C. Clymer, J. Hunter, S. Dunlap, J. Faucette, F. Fitzpatrick, B. MacLean First row: F. Servente, J. Gilman, J. Smith, M. Vickary, P. Nordling, M. Crowley, M. Deluzzio, B. Steele, E. McCarron, N. Schloman, L. Roeder, J. Lyon