Ludlow High School - Lion Yearbook (Ludlow, MA)

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rl SON In September 1949, we members of the Class of 1953 set out to enjoy the many freedoms which our forefathers drew up in the Constitution. As our first president we elected Robert R. Mishol, assisted by Peter N. Ther- rien. The class secretary was John R. Kochanek, and the treasurer was Barbara A, Gay. In our domain, we held a successful afternoon dance and later in the year a TALENT REVIEW. To conclude our first term we made an excursion to Forest Park, where we enjoyed a gala picnic, When elections confronted us again, Robert R, Mishol was chosen president and Stephen A. Makuch, vice president. Helping them by keeping class archives was John Kochanek, and Alice R, Giza kept our books. With these capable leaders, we held a banquet in the school cafeteria which was followed by a pleasant dance in our auditorium, In the spring, Mountain Park was the scene of a picnic, the year's final activity. In our junior year, the school was all aglow when we sponsored our first eve- ning dance, “The Rhythm Club of '53. It was prosperous because of the leader- ship of Alice R , Giza, president, assisted by Joan M. Rzepka, vice president; Mary Pires, secretary; and Karl Kania, treasurer, The stage was glittering with decora- tion in June for our most outstanding venture--the Junior Prom, which we called Musical Fantasy, In the fall of 1952, our class elected as leaders: Peter N. Therrien, president; Kenneth Gauthier, vice president; Karl Kania, secretary; and Stephen A. Makuch, treasurer, Our fall dance, The Ghostly Gallop, brightened the auditorium with weird decorations! We held many assemblies to plan the numerous events of our senior year--the Senior Show, our spring dance, Ivy Day, Class Night, and Class Banquet. We are also anticipating the Prom of '53, given for us by the Class of '54, and Commencement --the end of one era and the beginning of another for us, mem- bers of the Class of ‘53. y 4 4 y y y 4 4 ; y ¢ ¢ y , y ; é ¢, % QO S 4

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Our forefathers came from many lands To work with heads and hearts and hands, From England, Scotland, France, and Wales, In spite of stormy ocean gales, From Portugal, Italy, and Greece, Brought by hope of freedom and peace, They brought their songs and crafts and skills And settled among New England hills; This heritage made steadfast men Who worked for good with shovel and pen To build our churches, schools, and mills, Their promised ambitions to fulfill. As we set sail on untried seas, Building from memories like these, Their strength and courage still uplift, As from the past the best we sift, We'll strive to keep our country free, A better place for you and me, Looking backward we can see, We, the Class of 53, That high school years have made us one-- Filled with study, work, and fun. To und erclassmen, all of you, We hand these fine traditions true! Miriam R, Ashwell

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PETER N, THERRIEN, II AMBITION: To be a successful fashion designer. PET PEEVE: Inadequate vocabularies, FAVORITE PASTIME: Going to concerts, ACTIVITIES: HI-NEWS Editorial Staff 2,3,4, Presi- dent 4; Student Council 4, Vice President 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Pro Merito 4; National Honor Society 4; High School Teachers’ Show 2,3,4; Dance Committees 1,2,3,4; Prom Com- mittee Chairman Decorations 3; Usher at Gradu- ation 3; Student Council Convention Usher 4; Sophomore Banquet Chairman Decoration Com- mittee; Picnic Committee 1,2; Dance Commit- tee 1,2; Dance Committee 4; G.O. Ball Com- mittee 4; THE LUDLOW LION Art Editor, Edito- rial Staff 4, ALMA MATER deena opti AIOE St A Sem aa ad a a a a a a