Martha's Vineyard Regional High School - Vineyarder Yearbook (Martha's Vineyard, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1961 volume:

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In the years to come, may it serve as a reminder of schooldays and schoolmates, and a remembrance of all the delightful experiences that have made up our school lives. 0 Yt M 1 $ The Editor Patricia Campos yjsw Foreword and Dedication _ 2 Yearbook Staff_ 4 Administration _ 7 Faculty _ 11 Seniors _ 15 Senior Class Officers and Advisors_ 16 Class History___55 Outstanding Seniors _ 58 Underclassmen _ 61 To the right: THE LITERARY STAFF BELOW: (1.) ADVERTISING STAFF (r.) SUBSCRIPTION STAFF Miss Lassen _ Advisor Betty Chatterton •_ Assistant Editor Patricia Campos _ Editor Mr. Spaulding - Advisor VINE Sponsored by DONALD A. BERUBE—ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Edgartown Class of 1964 M.V.R.H.S. 4 GREENE’S HILLSIDE FARM GREENHOUSES North Tisbury G B CLOTHING Oak Bluffs YARDER STAFF The success of the 1961 Vineyarder is due to the efforts of these seniors who worked so hard under the leadership of Patricia Campos and her assistant, Betty Chatterton. These students gave their time and energy not only during their free periods but also after school. They have gained a sense of spirit, cooperation, and accomplishment. Above: (1.) ART STAFF (r.) LAYOUT STAFF Below (1.) PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF (r.) TYPING STAFF it Sponsored by VINEYARD UTILITIES, INC. TISBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT H. C. HANCOCK SON, INC. MARTHA’S VINEYARD TRAVEL BUREAU Vineyard Haven ✓ DEDICATION We, the graduating class of 1961, dedicate this yearbook to our Vineyard heritage. Fishing boats, sandy beaches, colored cliffs, rolling hills and grapevines—all are part of our rich, full back¬ ground. Martha’s Vineyard is more than a place, it is a unique way of life; and we who are Vineyarders are proudly unique. We are free from the commercialism which is evident in many places. We live in a geographic entity which is beautifully rural, but we are a community which is entirely cosmopolitan. As we prepare now to become active members of our community, we think of these and the many other attributes of this island—our island—to which our yearbook is dedicated. SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE As you came to the new Regional High School for the first time, saw the new building, met new teachers and classmates, and became a citizen of this small municipality of the mind, two years might seemed to have been an eternally, perhaps infernally, long time. However, as blizzards have been wiped out by blossoms and as sand passes through fingers, the years are suddenly gone and you find yourself reading, for the first but by no means the last time, this yearbook, this record of memories. As a class, individually and corporately, you have attained your goal which at times may have seemed obscured by academic requirements and frustrating discipline. As you progress into the ranks of the alumni, we expect great things of you; and it is my firm conviction that you will not disappoint us. I join with your parents, teachers, and friends in wishing you success as you go forward in life following the path wherever it leads you. y V % - MR. CHARLES E. DOWNS PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE MR. CHARLES A. DAVIS Even as we write, the commentators flash news of governments overthrown, countries divided, communism embraced. Such are the times. It seems ironic then that we look to you, a generation of Americans who have yet to live in a world of peace and good will, for the calibre of leadership that will change the tide. We hope your grasp of the implements is firm; your every move positive. But how you spend the inheritance of your forebears, whatever be your contribution to the society that has nurtured you, whatever you bequeath to those who in¬ evitably follow—remember: The tools which forge the keys that open tomorrow’s doors are in your custody. They are not yours for the keeping, but are to be passed on to your successors as they were passed on by those who preceded you. Much, then, is asked of you. Courage and purpose; idealism and belief. Principles not always easy to maintain, but without which there is neither realization nor fulfillment. Beware of apathy and inertia, those lethal poisons of the mind and soul; remember that the refusal of responsibility is the refusal of life itself and a human being living up to his capacity is the summation of worth. Such are the times. Times of great challenge and greater reward. Be concerned with what the future holds and forever hold on to the future. With a belief in your beginning and a pride in your prejudice, we wish you Godspeed. 9 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Left to Right are Mr. Arnold M. Fischer; Mrs. Natalie Huntington; Mr. Alfred Metell; Mrs. Phyllis Perry; Mr. Alfred Hall, Chairman; Mr. William Honey, Secretary-Treasurer; Dr. Leroy Erickson; Dr. Russell Hoxie; Mrs. Lorraine Bergeron; Mr. William W. Figueiredo. The School Committee is concerned not only with bonds, budgets, and a building, but also with the promotion of better education. The only compensation which we seek is the enthusiastic response of students who, by their seriousness of purpose and their excellence of ac¬ complishments, will reflect the wisdom of our policies and directives. We wish for you, the Class of 1961, a productive future because by your successes we will share with you the rewards of our co-operative efforts. 10 (1) MISS MOLWAY, English (r) MR. ROBICHAU, English Below (1) MRS. EGGERS, English (r) MRS. COSTA, Commercial Top (1) MR. VIRCHOW, French (r) MISS LASSEN, Commercial (1) MR. HUNTINGTON, Latin (r) MR. STEWART, Science (1) MR. RUSBOSIN, Social Studies (r) MR. SPAULDING, Social Studies Below (1) MRS. COLTER, Secretary (r) MR. MOLAN, Industrial Arts Top (1) MR. McCarthy, Mathematics (r) MR. MAYHEW, Mathematics (1) MR. HAMILTON, Science (r) MRS. DREW, Home Economics (1) MISS SKARP, Physical Education (r) MR. PACHICO, Physical Education Below (1) MRS. BLAKESLEY, Art (r) MRS. GEYER, Vocal Music SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS This is the student group which worked so hard and made many decisions concerning our senior class activities. Under the leader¬ ship of these students, the class of 1961 has held successful dances and food-sales—and most important, “Hawaiian Cruise,” our prom. They are from left to right: Mary Telles, class historian; Sharon O’Neil, secretary; Foster Silva, president; Susan Hendrickson, vice- president; and Trina Kingsbury, treasurer. Their hard work and co-operation led the class in performing its many tasks with ef¬ ficiency. TO MISS LASSEN AND MR. VIRCHOW: We, the members of the Senior Class of 1961, wish to express our sincere apprecia¬ tion for your able assistance and guidance during these past two years. You have given much of your time both during and after school hours helping us with various activities. Again we wish to thank you for your devoted service. THE CLASS OF 1961 16 1R - :f| JONATHAN AHLBUM “Jon” Cars . . . speed . . . crew-cut . . . quiet room 13 . . . “I don’t know.” . . . Prom Committee 3. “To some people, nothing is more troublesome than the effort of thinking WILLIAM H. ALLEN “Foggy” Bongoes . . . “way out, man” . . . cool sweaters . . . industrious . . . beat poetry . . . Chess Club 4; Radio-Electronics Club 3; Basketball 2; Track and Field 3; Chorus 1, 2. “The secret of success is constancy to the purpose Sponsored by THE MARTHA’S VINEYARD NATIONAL BANK Vineyard Haven 17 MARGARET ANN BAPTISTE “Peggy” Talkative . . . neat as a pin . . . hair styles . . . gay . . . fashionable dresser . . . Dramatics 3; Needlework and Crafts Club 4; Chorus 1, 2; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (photography) 4. “Rhyme nor reason.” DAVID T.ARAUJO “David” The Twist . . . personality . . . clown . . . “Sandy” . . . money is his first love . . . Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Basketball 1. “To see and to be seen.” 18 Sponsored, by HARBORSIDE LIQUOR STORE AND BOAT HOUSE BAR Edgartown KAREN ANN BARKER “Tiger” Football players . . . happiness . . . red-headed bombshell. . . sincere . . . Secretary 1; Newspaper 2; Chess Club 4; Football Cheerleader 4; Band 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Prom Com¬ mittee 3; Prom Queen 3; Yearbook (photos) 4. “Good things come in small packages.” PAULINE BEAUREGARDE “Pistol” Hair styles . . . ’50 Chevy . . . state police . . . great dancer . . . “How about that!” . . . Dramatics Club 3; Needlework 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (literary) 4. “To leave no stone unturned Sponsored by ALFRED HALL INSURANCE—SURETY BONDS Edgartown 19 k-i.; : ANTONE A. BETTENCOURT “Tony” “Smoothie” Bowling . . . spilled milk . . . real cute . . . musical . . . “Pennies from Heaven” . . . “Sure I am.” . . . Basketball 1, 2; Band 1, 3; Dance Band 3; Orchestra 1, 3; Prom Committee 3; Prom King 1; Graduation Marshal 2; Yearbook (layout) 4. “ poison fails, try history CEDRIC BELAIN “Ceddy” Friendly . . . quiet . . . easy-going . . . known to most as “Chief” . . . Prom Committee 3. “Anything for a quiet life.” 20 Sponsored by R. M. PACKER R. M. PACKER CO., INC. Vineyard Haven PATRICIA M. CAMPOS “Pat” “Trish” 55 Fords . . . “Number Please?” . . . full of fun . . . good student. . . “That’s got nothing to do with anything!” . . . Girls’ Athletic Association . . . Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 1; Orchestra 1, 2, ' 3, 4; String En¬ semble 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Harmonettes 1; Choralairs 3; Yearbook (assistant editor) 3, (editor) 4; Basketball Co-Captain 4. “So prim, so swell, so nutty and so knowing.” MARSHALL EMMETT CARROLL “Emmett” Jeep . . . “Zemmett” . . . clown . . . those English classes . . . his laugh can be heard everywhere . . . Radio-Electronics 3, 4; Football 4. “Wisdom of many; the wit of one.” Sponsored by MARTHA’S VINEYARD PRINTING COMPANY Oak Bluffs 21 MARSTON CLOUGH “Marston” Studious . . . mad scientist . . . subtle humor . . . “more or less” . . . Chess Club 3; Biology Club 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Na¬ tional Science Convention 3. “Doing, easily what others find difficult is talent.” MICHAEL E. COLANERI “Mike” Blond Casanova . . . Edgartown . . . witty . . . cafe¬ teria clean-up . . . Chess Club 4. “Look before you leap” Sponsored by MARTHA’S VINEYARD CO-OPERATIVE DAIRY VOSE INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Edgartown 22 DONALD E. COMBRA “Don” Tall . . . good looking . . . great dancer . . . always where the party is . . . partial to blondes, especially Jeanne M. . . . Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (layout) 4. “It would be argument for a week, laughter for a month, and a good jest forever CAROL ANN COMBRA “Carol” Talkative . . . smiles . . . beach parties . . . she knows what’s what. . . FUSER Club 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (sports) 4. “Good to be merry and wised’ Sponsored by HERALD DRUG CO. ISLAND TECHNICAL SERVICE Oak Bluffs 23 ELAINE COSTA “Elaine” Attractive . . . future airline hostess . . . soft spo¬ ken and easy going . . . Future Homemakers 4; Basketball 1, 2; Yearbook (advertising and subscriptions) 4. “We must have old memories and young hopes.” MARGARET ANN CORIO “Peggy” Greece . . . friend to all ... keeps up on the physics ... “I don’t know, I guess so.” . . . Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (features) 4; Basketball Manager 4. “Happiness is like time and space—we make and measure it ourselves .” Sponsored by RENEAR FORD SALES, INC. DeSORCY CONTRACTING CO., INC. Vineyard Haven 24 JULIENNE MAE COSTA Wedding bells . . . energetic . . . always talking . . . mechanics . . . Chorus 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (sports and subscriptions) 4. “Mad as a March hare.” ’ . f - ' • ‘ % ■ • «•: � • � Y ' .«• • . ■ ' A i . • % V . • � V L V EUGENE D. COSTA “Gene” Tall crew-cut . . . cinders . . . “Splish-splash” . . happy go lucky . . . “The way to do things is to begin” Sponsored by VINEYARD DRY GOODS CO., INC. BRICKMAN’S OF MARTHA’S VINEYARD Vineyard Haven 25 VIRGINIA LOUISE COUTINHO “Ginny” “Catink” “Rabbits” . . . quiet . . . neat dresser . . . creative . . . P. J. Parties . . . attractive . . . Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; String En¬ semble 1, 2, 3, 4; Choralairs 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (advertising) 4; Cheerleading 1, 4. “Deeds not words.” JON R. COTTLE “Cottle” Roadster . . . “take life easy” . . . love that haircut . , . hunting is his favorite pastime . . . FUSER Club 4; Prom Committee 3. “If study was meant to kill. I’ll live forever Sponsored by ELIZABETH ROGERS BEAUTY SHOP 26 Vineyard Haven SMITH BROTHERS, INC. Contractors and Builders RITA E. DEMONT “Rita” Tall tales . . . pixies . . . dee dee . . . short . . . Glennon . . . Biology Club 4; Basketball 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook 4. “The end of labor is to gain leisure KATHERINE ANN DEBETTENCOURT “Kathy” “Calby” Noise . . . giggles . . . sweaters . . . music lover . . . dancer . . . cats . . . Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Prom Committee 3; Band 3; Yearbook 4; Orchestra 4. “Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow.” Sponsored by MANUEL M. MACIEL, INC., PLUMBING MODERN TAXI Vineyard Haven ARTCLIFF DINER DUARTE’S FUELS, INC. 27 WILLIAM J. DIAS “Dr. Deas” Merc convertible . . . witty . . . weight lifter . . . Play that guitar! ! ! “0 chay, o chay, o chay” . . . Camera Club 3; Music 1, 2; Yearbook 4; Prom Committee 3. “Make the most of the best and the least of the worst” ROBERT W. DIAS “Bobby” Athletic . . . friend . . . fun . . . coke plant . . . golfer . . . Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Athletic “V”; Track 3, 4; Letter 1, 2, 3. “He has a natural, wise sincerity”. Sponsored by MICHAEL FONTES, JR., Painting and Decorating H. N. HINCKLEY AND SONS CRONIG BROS., INC. ISSOKSON’S DRY CLEANING 28 Vineyard Haven RUTHANN DUART “Ruth” Quiet . . . likes to sing . . . always knitting . . . New Bedford . . . Future Homemakers of America 3; Needlework 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (sub¬ scriptions) 4. “Silence is golden.” CHARLES H. DOWNS “Butch” Hunting detentions are his specialty . . . soda jerker . . . Mez . . . nice looking guy . . . Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (photos) 4. “He who invented work should have finished it.” Sponsored by CONNOR’S MARKET EDGARTOWN HARDWARE Edgartown TRADING POST AND SNACK SHOP COLONIAL DRUG STORE 29 KATHARINE L. EGGERS “Kathy” “Schmuck” Future math teacher . . . Size 6X . . . C. V. . . . “Actually, I couldn’t care less” . . . natural curls . . . Vice-president 3; Student Council 1, 2; Red Cross Representative 1, 2; Chorus 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 3; Future Teachers of America 2; Library Club 2; Vol¬ leyball 1; Girls’ State 3; Yearbook (typing and lit¬ erary) 4; Prom Committee 3; Letter for Scholastic and School Service 3. “Everything is sweetened by risk.” HELEN M. DUARTE “Clucker” Hen . . . homebody . . . cheering . . . talkative . . . nicknames . . . Student Council 3; Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook 4; Harmon- ettes 2. “Through thick and thin” Sponsored by 30 MUNRO’S BOSTON HOUSE VINEYARD WINE SHOP Oak Bluffs G B CLOTHING GARLAND’S RED WHITE MARKET BARBARA ANN FRANCIS “Barb” Dancing . . . New Hampshire . . . calorie counting kid . . . Basketball 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2; Biology 3; Future Homemakers of America 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (advertising) 4. “More the merrier” HENRY R. FAUTEUX “Henry” Quiet . . . cute kid . . . hunter . . . Vineyard Haven . . . Basketball 1, 2. “It is the greatest manifestation of power to be calm” Sponsored by JOSEPH A. WHITE, Superintendent of Streets EUGENE BELISLE PLUMBING HEATING DEITZ MEEKINS, INC. WHITE BROS. CONSTRUCTION, INC. Edgartown 31 ARMAND PAUL FREITAS “Armand” Trumpet . . . Corridor interludes . . . Grocery Store . . . usually found in a green Ford Convertible . . . Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook (photo) 4. “He’s not sleeping — he’s absorbed in thought.” DONALD MICHAEL FRANK “Don” Dairy maid . . . personality . . . basketball . . . “Fragile” . . . ROSALIND (Shakespeare) . . . FUSER Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Yearbook Staff 4 (photography). “I never think of the future; it’ll come soon enough.” Sponsored by YATE’S DRUG STORE MARTHA’S VINEYARD RAPID TRANSIT DIXON B. RENEAR—Insurance HAROLD DUGAN Contractor and Builder 32 Vineyard Haven YVONNE MARY GAZAILLE “Yogi” Bob . . . wedding bells . . . September . . . quiet Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; FUSER Club 4. “Her motto is to live innocently PHILLIP D. FULLIN “Fluff” Soda jerker . . . graduation! . . . neat . . . hunting detentions . . . history . . . taxi! . . . FUSER Club 4; Chorus 1, 2; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (layout) 4; Photography Club 3. “His bark is worse than his bite ' ” BERNARD’S GARAGE MARY’S RESTAURANT Sponsored by PHILLIPS’ HARDWARE STORE GERRY’S COFFEE SHOP Oak Bluffs 33 JEREMY T. GOOD ALE “Jerry” Slide rules and test tubes . . . TV repairman . . . “shortie” . . . Track 3, 4; Track Letter 3. “There is no failure except by ceasing to try.” SANDRA J. GONSALVES “Sandy” Artistic . . . attractive . . . loves to dance and play basketball . . . real swinging kid . . . Student Council 1, 2; Press Club 4; Basketball 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook (art) 4. “Ash me no questions I’ll tell you no lies ” SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. MOSHER’S PHOTO STUDIO Sponsored by LeBARON OF MARTHA’S VINEYARD MANSION HOUSE 34 Vineyard Haven WILLIAM C. HAYNES “Billy” Farmboy at heart ... up on the World news . . . chivalrous . . . He’d rather hunt than anything . . . Photography Club 3; FUSER Club 4. “I believe it because it is impossible.” RICHARD C. HAYDEN, JR. “Hayden” Convertible . . . eyes wide open . . . crew cut . . . bowling alley . . . Prom Committee 3. “The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.” Sponsored by DUKES COUNTY SAVINGS BANK AVERY’S Edgartown PRESTON AVERILL JORDAN’S BARBER SHOP 35 ROBERT M. HEALEY “Maitland” Full of fun . . . Future Democratic party chair¬ man . . . “Oh shut-up.” . . . Helpful . . . Debates, anybody? . . . Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (sports) 4. “Better late than never.” ELIZABETH B. HEALEY “Bets” Wild parties . . . spikes . . . summer of 1960 . . . “Burnside” . . . Chorus 1, 2, 3; Cheerleading 1; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook 4. “Delays have dangerous ends.” Sponsored by DR. BERNARD ISSOKSON, Optometrist ISLAND ELECTRONICS, Zenith, Radio, TV, Hi-Fi Vineyard Haven J. CAMPBELL OIL CO., INC. SHETLAND SHOP 36 RUTH ANN HEWITT “Ruthie” Chicken Street . . . cars . . . attraction to trumpet players . . . quiet . . . nice dresser . . . Student Council 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 4. “Hushed as midnight silence .” SUSAN C. HENDRICKSON “Suz” Talk ... in everything . . . physical therapy . . . “Oh, honestly, Foster!” ... Vice president 4; Yearbook 4; Student Council 1; School Play 1; Library Assistant 4; Basketball 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; String En¬ semble 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ State 3; Blendo- laires 2; Secretary 2. “Success consists not of getting hut of doing.” Sponsored by LAWRENCE W. WINTERBOTTOM, INC. NECCHI ELNA SEWING CIRCLE VINEYARD CRAFT GUILD BEN FRANKLIN S. C. LUCE AND CO. Vineyard Haven 37 FAY E. LANDERS “Fay” Shy . . . likes a good cook . . . adds pep to the gym class . . . “Don’t call me ‘Faysie’ ”... Basketball 1. “Silence is sweeter than speech” TRINA ELLEN KINGSBURY “Trina” Kneesocks and braids . . . artistic . . . individualist . . . horseback riding . . . Treasurer 3, 4; Chess Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; String Ensemble 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (art staff and ad¬ vertising) 4. “Giggle and the ivorld giggles with you.” Sponsored by DARLING’S, Oak Bluffs COUNTRY STYLE AMOS AMARAL SON, Plumbing Heating AMARAL’S SERVICE STATION West Tisbury 38 HUGH JAMES MACINNIS “Hughie” Ford convertible . . . Edgartown . . . artistic . . . “Take a picture, it lasts longer.” . . . Prom Committee 3| Yearbook (art staff) 4. “Rembrandt has nothing on him.” KENNETH IRVING LEWIS “Satch” Tall . . . athletic . . .beat music . . . Whitty . . . “A live wire!”. . . Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Football 4; Chorus 1 , 2 . “Life is oxie long process of getting tired” HALL’S Edgartown Sponsored by RELIABLE SELF-SERVICE MARKET Oak Bluffs ROY G. MEEKINS “Roy” Mission . . . winning personality . . . friendly man¬ ner . . . real athlete . . . President 1; FUSER Club 4; Football (co-captain) 4; Prom Committee 3; Prom King 3; Yearbook (photography) 4. “One example is worth a thousand words’’ JEANNE A. MAYHEW “Jeanne” Donny . . . active blond . . . dancing . . . “Just give me a telephone.” . . . Dramatics 3; Football Cheerleader 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Cafeteria 3; Prom Committee 3; Band 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Choralaires 3, 4; Alternate to Girls’ State 3; Yearbook (literary and typing) 4; Office Secretary 4. “No one shines so bright 4C JAMES ALLEN WORDEN “Jim” Queen . . . likes basketball and good food . . . long distance telephone calls . . . “Get off the air.” . . . FUSER Club (president) 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Graduation Marshal 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (layout) 4. “Honesty is a virtue that few can claim.” ARTHUR JAMES METELL “Art” Hunting . . . B. U. . . . “le costume et la cravate” . . . dunes . . . imagination is wonderful . . . Student Council 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Letter 1, 2; Prom Committee 3. “Women are the root of all evil :: 41 SHARON MARIE O’NEIL “SMO” Quiet . . . industrious . . . sincere . . . Standard Times . . . pretty smile . . . good humor . .. Treasurer 2; Secretary 4; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Orches¬ tra 1, 2, 3, 4; Choralaires 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Blendalaires 1, 2; Office Secretary 3, 4; Year¬ book (art staff) 4. “She does her work without being told and has a heart of gold” RICHARD OLSEN “Dick” Quiet . . . Blondie . . . always smiling . . . real pal . . . plays a cool guitar . . . Prom Committee 3. “Sleep is the best cure for waking troubles.” ' Sponsored by HOWELL’S PHOTO STUDIO CLASS PHOTOGRAPHERS 42 Vineyard Haven CLEMENT J. C. PACKISH “Scup” Regional Romeo . . . license troubles . . . “Is that right?” . . . President 1; Vice-president 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3; FUSER Club 4; Chorus 1, 2. “Man is not made to question but to adore.” RITA PACHICO “Peachy” Sleep . . . “rats” . . . pretty . . . Student Council 1; FUSER Club 4; Cheerleader 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (su b¬ scriptions) 4. “A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance 43 - MARILYN DIANE ROBINSON “Di-di” George . . . tall . . . talkative . . . Artcliff Diner . . . “I was here first” . . . Student Speakers Club 3; Basketball 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. “I know what’s what.” JOANNE PETERS. “Pete” “Give me the farm life” . . . cute . . . peanut but¬ ter fudge . . . “High Hopes” . . . Future Homemakers of America 3; FUSER Club 4; Prom Committee ' 3; Yearbook (sports) 4. “Let them call it mischief; when it is passed and prospered, it will be virtue.” 44 ELEANOR ROGERS “Elly” Smitty . . . teen-tour of ’60 . . . quiet until dis¬ turbed . . .yow . . . Dramatics 3; Needlework 4; Basketball 1; Office Work 3; Yearbook (photography) 4. “Tis better to love one man a lot than to love a lot of men a little .” MADELYN MARY ROCHA “Madelyn” “Shu-shu” Debates . . . Artcliff Diner . . . “my boyfriend” . . . B.U. . . . real neat kid ... “How’s that sweater coming?” . . . Vice president 2; Student Council 1; Future Home¬ makers 3; Needlework 4; Chorus 1, 2; Basketball Letter; Yearbook (advertising) 4. “Absence makes the heart grow fonder .” 45 V MARY ELLEN ROGERS “Mary Ellen” U.S.S. Glennon . . . wild basketball player . . . food Press Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (subscriptions) 4. “To do two things at once is to do neither” JEROME E. ROGERS “Jerry” Truck driver . . . mousie . . . “Herk” . . . blue streak . . . Prom Committee 3. “Let a sleeping dog lie.” 46 MALCOLM D. SHAW “Malsy” Blusher . . . builds his own telescopes . . . star-gazer . . . “Well, actually” ... Radio-Electronics Club 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3. “A rolling stone gathers no moss.” KENNETH A. ROSE “Kenny” Hamlet . . . bowling alley . . . sly . . . detentions Prom Committee 3. “Many receive advice, few profit by it.” 47 FOSTER LIONEL SILVA “Foster” “Oh, honestly!” ... “I disagree, Pat” . . . author . . . polite . . . future president. . . President 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 1; Student Council, President 4; Student Speakers’ Club, President 3; Press Club 4; Chorus 3; Prom Committee 3; Year¬ book (literary, advertising, typing) 4; Boys’ State 3. “Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm” PETER R. SHEA “Pete” Cute musician . . . “Anchors Away” . . . drummer . . . M.V.’s own Gene Krupa . . . Basketball 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3. “Loyal, witty, and full of fun, he’s a friend of every- one. 48 GARY DEAN SIMMONS “Gary” White Fords . . . singer clean-up . . . Vice-President 2; Student 3; Football (co-captain) 4; teria 4. “Do not turn back when line.” . . . hens . . . cafeteria Council 3; Chorus 1, 2, Prom Committee 3; Cafe- you are just at the goal RAYMOND STEVEN SILVIA “Ray” Future pilot . . . Causeway Road . . . sleep ... “A test today?”. . .convertibles. . . FUSER Club 4; Football 4; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (photography) 4; Basketball manager 4. “He worships the day sleep was invented.” 49 MICHAEL A. STEWART “Mike” Advanced Calculus . . . genius temperament . . . earrings . . . IBM . . . Biology Club 1; Conservation Club 1; Photography Club 2; Radio-Electronics Club 3, 4; Debating; Year¬ book (literary) 4. “He would not budge an inch.” MARY ELLEN SMITH “Smitty” Teen tour of ’60 . . . quiet until disturbed . . . yow! . . . cashier . . . basketball. . . President 1; Student Council Representative 4; Press Club 3; Choralaires 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Year¬ book (advertising and sports) 4; Cafeteria 4 “Can we ever have too much of a good thing?” 50 LAURENCE THOMAS “Larry” “Octie” Scalloping . . . “What?” . . . strong . . . Portuguese supporter . . . boats . . . “Don’t rattle my cage” . . . history classes . . . crows . . . FUSER Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Yearbook (layout) 4. ‘7 agree with no mans opinion; I have some of my own.” MARY 0. TELLES “Mary” Pretty . . . Cadillacs . . . tiniest class ring ever . . . genuine bundle of pep . . . Secretary 1, 2, 3; Historian 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Or¬ chestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook (typist) 4. “A little goes a long way.” 51 ANNE SHARON WHITEHEAD “Annie” “Tugboat . . . FOOD! . . . fingernails . . . those Florida boys . . . anything for a laugh . . . Student Council (secretary-treasurer) 4; Dramatics (secretary) 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook (art staff) 4. “Born with the gift of laughter and a sense that the world is mad” CLARENCE N. WARD “Clarence” Blue Ford . . , radio and electronics man . . . quiet Prom Committee 3. “Let each man mind his own affairs and he will have his hands full ” 52 DONALD E. WILLOUGHBY “Donny” Usually found—Norton Street . . . The Depot . . . three nights a week . . . real swell kid . . . Prom Committee 3; FUSER Club 4. ‘7 speak the truth and nothing hut the truth.” JOAN L. WHITTEMORE “Joanie” “Oh Danny!” . . . impartial to typing . . . she’s a laugh and a half . . . fasten your safety belts when you drive with Joanie! . . . Cheerleader 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook 4 (typist). m “Generally speaking; she’s generally speaking.” FREEMAN AUSTIN WILLOUGHBY II “Dee” Teenage walkie-talkie . . . “Freeming” . . . five sandwiches . . . Vitamin C . . . “Where’s my Club?” Prom Committee 3; Prom King 2; Yearbook (lay¬ out) 4. “Be good and you will be happy” 0 0 (!) ft 0 54 HISTORY OAK BLUFFS The Oak Bluffs High class of ’61 began in that thrilling year of ’57. I say “thrilling,” because it was the beginning of a whole new life for this group of youngsters, and they looked forward to it with anxious anticipation. The efforts of all the pupils to make their teachers think this was a wonderful class were richly rewarded by a lengthy list of freshman names on the honor roll. The class returned to school in the fall of 1958 eager to participate in sports, chorus, and instrumental music. Yes, I think it is safe to say that this class had great potentialities. Mr. McCarthy was our class advisor both years. One of the big events of each year was the preparation of the arch under which the seniors marched at their gradua¬ tion. TISBURY The freshmen entered their first high school classroom with scrubbed faces and a brand new outlook on life. Many thought to themselves that this was the first step toward one of their main goals in life—their graduation diplomas. They were quite fortunate to be able to escape the initiation ritual and therefore began high school courageously. Soon they were “in the swing” of things and began to settle down to the routine of studies with Miss Hagerty and Miss Young as class advisors. They were well represented in chorus, sports, and orchestra. The sophomore year proceeded very confidently, now that the class was acquainted with the school and knew exactly what was expected of them. They held a number of dances and food sales; and knowing that they would soon enter a new high school, applied themselves to their studying. As the end of a short-lived era at T.H.S. grew near, they looked forward to a more profitable future as juniors at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. The ambitious boys and girls of the Edgartown class of ’61 were anxious to be as successful as the classes that had gone before them. They worked hard both in their schoolwork and in extracurricular activities. They were determined not to be left behind by their upper¬ classmen, and they carried out this determination by be¬ coming excellent athletes, enthusiastic cheerleaders, and fine musicians. EDGARTOWN HIGH SCHOOL TISBURY HIGH SCHOOL EDGARTOWN CLASS OAK BLUFFS HIGH SCHOOL 55 : FOOTBALL SEASON BEGINS Since no important social events were scheduled, the sophomore year was one for deep thought concerning their future careers and preparation toward attaining their goals in life. However, it was not all work and no play, because the class active in sports and music faith¬ fully attended school dances put on by the other classes as well as their own. Mr. Robichau guided them through both these years. The years passed by quickly and they were now ready to say goodbye to Edgartown High and welcome Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. MARTHA’S VINEYARD REGIONAL HIGH The day we had all been anxiously awaiting finally arrived in 1959. Even the bus which we had to take to school was new. We walked into the school, and everywhere we went we saw new faces—both of teachers and of fellow students. Making new and lasting friend¬ ships was a wonderful experience, but it played only a small part in our school life. There were a lot of im¬ portant things for us to accomplish, such as forming track teams and both boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, training cheerleaders, and organizing clubs. Mr. Vir¬ chow and Miss Lassen were assigned to our class as ad¬ visors and did much to help us make our stay here pleasant and profitable. As juniors we certainly did our part in bringing credit to our school. We were more fortunate than the class that came before us in getting our class rings only a few months after the seniors received theirs. The big event of our junior year was the prom, the theme of which was “Hawaiian Cruise.” The class put a great deal of work into this and made it a night to be remembered. SENIOR YEAR September of 1960 was the beginning of the end for us. It was the beginning of a year full of important events and even more important decisions. We were approaching the end of our school life and the end of our carefree days. Now was the time when, if we hadn’t already done so, we must begin to shape our future. Now we were faced with the fact that within a few months we would be sent out into the world with our hopes and dreams in our hearts and diplomas in our hands. SENIORS ORDERING CLASS RINGS 56 This last year was the busiest of all four for most of us. It began with the first football game on October 8, played by the first football team of Martha’s Vine¬ yard Regional High School; and we are proud to say it ended in a victory for us. Following the football games came the basketball and track seasons. Again this year members of our class were very active. Besides participation in sports and music groups, we were busily working on the yearbook, graduation invitations, and class pictures. I PHYSICS CLASS During the last weeks of our senior year in the midst of class exercises and senior activities leading up to the actual graduation ceremony, we realized that we have now reached the end of our high school years. Then came the hour for which we had eagerly awaited, when we walked down the aisle proudly, our heads held high. We had reached the goal which we had set for ourselves twelve years ago. FOOTBALL DANCE MARTHA’S VINEYARD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 57 THESE ARE THE PEOPLE WHO WERE SELECTED Jeanne Mayhew MOST MUSICAL y MOST ARTISTIC MOST STUDIOUS Susan Hendrickson and Peter Shea Trina Kingsbury and Hugh Maclnnis Susan Hendrickson and Marston Clough 58 GOODALE CONSTRUCTION TILTON LUMBER COMPANY Sponsored by Vineyard Haven DR. .and MRS. RUSSELL S. HOXSIE DR. and MRS. JOSEPH FRISCH AS THE YEAR’S OUTSTANDING SENIORS PERSONALITY PLUS Anne Whitehead and Don Frank James Worden MOST ATHLETIC Mary Ellen Smith and Bob Dias WITTIEST Trina Kingsbury and Bill Dias MARTHA’S VINEYARD SHIPYARD H. N. HINCKLEY and SONS Sponsored by MARTHA’S VINEYARD CO-OPERATIVE BANK Vineyard Haven MICHAEL FONTES JR. PAINTING AND DECORATING 59 CANDIDS 60 FIRST ROW (1. to r.) M. Wannamaker; C. Hahn; A, Shelton; M. Sylvia; R. Pacheco; S. Gaskill; B. Ferens; E. Rebello; K. Beauchemin; N. Martone; M. Anderson; C. Worden; J. Bettencourt; M. Whittemore; Mr. Rusbosin, advisor. SECOND ROW (1. to r.) Mrs. Drew, advisor; R. Sharpies; A. Bettencourt; L. Nunes; K. O’Neil; C. Ward; R. Steere; B. Isaac; K. Hall; J. Landers; M. McDonough; J. Fontaine; M. Perry; G. deBettencourt; B. Chatterton. THIRD ROW (1. to r.) M. Tilton; L. DaRosa; D. Shackleton; D. Steere; G. Athearn; R. Lopes; D. Whiting; L. Mayhew; D. VonMehren; C. Lopes; S. Berube; N. Seward. FOURTH ROW (1. to r.) M. Sharpies; W. Lawrence; G. Surprenant; E. Magnuson; D. Madeiras; W. Santos; W. MacArthur; T. Baird; C. Norton; A. Rezendes; J. Silvia. REAR (1. to r.) A. Perry, G. Tyra; J. Waller; R. Murphy; W. Royal; T. Downs; G. BenDavid; K. Hearn; D. Lewis; E. Francis; P. Hathaway; J. Batten. The Junior class had various projects this year. Our first was selling coke at foot¬ ball games. In November we had a harvest dance. Selling note paper with a sketch of the school, turned out to be a great success. All had fun collecting bottles on a bottle drive in February. A St. Patrick’s Day Dance was planned for March. All these projects were to raise money for the most important and last event of the year—the Junior Prom. The Prom Committee did much work to make this a success and to be a memorable night for all. 62 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Vice-President Rosemary Steere President _ Susan Jackson Treasurer ... _ Sheila Berube Historian _ Christine Hahn Secretary _ Betsey Ferens Advisors _Mrs. Drew Mr. Rusbosin 63 President _ Richard Harris Vice-President _ Daniel Madeiras Secretary _ Brenda Cummens Treasurer _Kenneth DeBettencourt Historian _ Ruth Chatterton Advisors _Mrs. Eggers Mr. Robichau SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS 64 1 FIRST ROW: (1. to r.) G. King; R. Legg; K. Kingsbury; G. Welch; D. deBettencourt; K. Willoughby; R. Chatter- ton; B. Cummens; J. Waldron; L. Howell; B. Furtado. SECOND ROW: (1. to r.) G. Parsons; L. Case; M. Benz; L. Natusch; C. Bettencourt; P. Donnelly; K. McLane; S. Kelley; J. Ferreira; J. Belain. THIRD ROW: (1. to r.) J. Clements; J. Rokicki; R. Amaral; M. Jardin; E. Medeiros; R. Smalley; A. Medeiros; G. Bassett; 0. DePriest; W. Hagerty; F. Canha. FOURTH ROW: (1. to r.) J. Marshall; P. Herrmann; P. Hanna; E. Vanderhoop; D. Gon¬ salves; R. DeBettencourt; P. Spalding; W. Jenkinson; K. Belain; E. Ciancio. FIFTH ROW: (1. to r.) D. Madeiras; K. DeBettencourt; P. Averill; R. Amerman; N. Bassett; J. Marchant; R. Harris; J. Searle; J. Nickowal; D. Luce. In September of 1959, the eight grades from Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and Vine¬ yard Haven were combined to make up the Freshman Class of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. We are proud of the accomplishments of several of our classmates. Kristen Kings¬ bury won third prize in the “I Speak for Democracy” speech contest. Raymond Smalley came in second in the State Track Meet. Robert Amaral and Raymond Fau- teux, who came in seventeenth, also attended this. We also admire the sportsmanship of the football and basketball players from our class 65 F R E S H M E N FIRST ROW (I. to r.) A. Rogers; A. Swartz; F. West; D. Ortiz; J. Borges; N. Silvia; J. Swartz; J. Frank; K. Luce; C. Magee; S. Arno; P. Brown; V. Lima; M. Denningham; G. Ferens; R. Harrington; R. Smith; C. Goulart; J. Norton; S. Fischer; G. Packish; B. Viera; E. Thurber. SECOND ROW (1. to r.) L. Araujo; L. Marlatt; V. Dan- burg; S. Kelley; J. Sutton; E. Fischer; C. Athearn; D. Downs; W. Andrews; A. Rocha; V. Burnham; J. Beard; A. Silvia; J. Silvia; P. Scott; C. DeMello; J. Leonard; B. Thomas; N. Freitas; J. Hoglund; J. Landers; B. Landers; J. Norton. THIRD ROW (1. to r.) Miss Molway, advisor; E. Francis; M. Garvin; E. Lawry; M. Smith; C. Averill; L. Krikorian; A. Waldron; A. Whiting; M. Ciancio; L. Donaroma; K. Duarte.; E. Issokson; J. Mears; R. Corriveau; F. Fenner; R. O’Neil; C. Murphy; J. Beckman; D. Mayhew; H. Engley; P. Nickowal. REAR (1. to r.) F. Metell; R. Jackson; V. Rusbosin; T. Bennett; D. DePriest; S. Edgar; D. Howell; W. Luce; T. Lawry; J. Mello; J. Hatha¬ way; R. Souza; J. Cronig; K. Metell; H. Bunker; R. Nutton; A. DePriest; C. Webb; A. de Bettencourt; E. Ciancio; M. Kurth; D. Drew; Mr. Molan, advisor. 66 T FRESHMAN Advisor _ Secretary _ Vice-President President _ Treasurer _ Advisor __ Historian CLASS OFFICERS _ Miss Molway _ Marcy Smith Ralston Jackson _ Judith Frank Barbara Thomas Mr. Molan _John Mears 67 CANDIDS The candids on this page give to you a glimpse of the many activi¬ ties in which the students of the Re¬ gional took part. r CdHOO FIRST STRING FIRST ROW (1. to r.) M. Jardin; R. Meekins; J. Silvia; R. Lopes; G. Simmons; R. Silvia; K. Lewis. SECOND ROW (1. to r.) L. May- hew; J. Araujo; T. Downs; R. Smalley. HHH9I CAPTAINS AND COACHES GARY SIMMONS and ROY MEEKINS _Co-Captains MR. PACHICO and MR. McCARTHY_Coaches FOOTBALL TEAM This fall the first football team of the Martha’s Vine¬ yard Regional High School was organized under the direction of Coach Daniel McCarthy and Assistant Coach Francis Pachico. The boys, clad in.purple and white, displayed great sportsmanship and courage on the gridiron under the leadership of their Co-Captains, Gary Simmons and Roy Meekins. Top—FRONT (1. to r.) K. Hearn; A. Medeiros; M. Jardin; J. Silvia; M. Carroll; R. Lopes; G. Simmons; R. Meekins; R. Silvia; G. Bassett; L. Thomas; R. DeBettencourt; W. Hagerty; F. Metell. REAR (1. to r.) F. Pachico, assistant coach; R. Smalley; P. Herrmann; T. Bennett; J. Araujo; Q. DePriest; K. Lewis; R. Jackson; T. Downs; R. Dias; A. Rezendes; L. Mayhew; G. Surprenant; E. Ciancio; D. McCarthy, coach. 70 CROSS COUNTRY The Cross Country squad entered their second year at Martha’s Vine¬ yard Regional High School. Two of the outstanding runners for the team were Raymond Smalley, who placed second out of 150 boys at the State meet; and Carl Lopes, who placed fourth out of 80 boys at the Bristol County meet. The scores of the other two meets were as follows: Falmouth 25, M.V.R. 30; and Bristol 26, M.V.R. 33. REAR: (1. to r.) V. Rusbosin, E. Magnu- son, D. Araujo, J. Araujo, G. Bassett, R. Amaral, T. Bennett. FRONT: (1. to r.) K. Metell, C. Lopes, R. Smalley, R. Fauteux, R. Dias. RAY CARL RAYMOND BOYS’ BASKETBALL VARSITY TEAM (1. to r.) L. Mayhew; T. Downs; D. Frank; J. Worden; K. Lewis; 0. DePriest; 0. Rabbitt; J. Araujo; R. Dias; H. Fauteux JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM FIRST ROW (1 to r.) G. Surpre- nant; T. Bennett; A. DeBetten- court; J. Silvia; R. Jackson. SECOND ROW (1. to r.) R. O’¬ Neil; J. Kurth; P. Herrmann; V. Rusbosin; K. Metell. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE M.V.R_47 M.V.R_38 M.V.R_35 M.V.R_52 M.V.R_72 M.V.R. 57 M.V.R_56 M.V.R__ 49 Cardinal Spellman ___. .... 57 Harwich_ 46 Apponequet _ ..... 50 Alumni _ .... 55 Nantucket _ ..... 62 Bishop Stang _ ... 53 Apponequet _ .... 52 Falmouth __ ..... 57 72 MANAGERS AND COACH BELOW (1. to r.) R. Silvia, assistant; R. Healey, manager; W. Luce, assistant; Mr. Pachico, coach. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD. Left to right are G. Packish; J. Sutton; R. Steere; B. Cummens; M. Smith; P. Campos, co-captain; S. Jackson, co-captain; M. McDonough; B. Borges; S. Gonsalves; C. Ward; L. Nunes. GIRLS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD. Left to right are K. Luce; L. ' Krikor- ian; S. Fisher; V. Danburg; F. West; S. Kelly; J. Norton; J. Norton; B. Landers. FRONT ROW, left to right are M. Den- ningham, co-captain; N. Freitas, co-captain. BELOW, left to right, are Miss Skarp, coach; S. Jackson, P. Campos; M. Corio, manager. The girls’ basketball team entered their second but short season this fall. They journeyed to Falmouth and won their first victory of the season 62-45, but later lost to Nantucket 35-26. Under the direction of coach Hazel Skarp and man¬ ager, Peggy Corio, the team was well organized. The co-captains were Patricia Campos and Susan Jackson. 73 CHEER Above is our squad captain, Helen Duarte. Above: (1. to r.) D. Ortiz, K. Barker, J. Mayhew, M. Whitte- 4 more, B. Thomas, H. Duarte. To the left we see our girls doing their locomotive cheer during practice. Below, Alternates: (1.) K. Luce, (r.) D. Shackleton. Pictured on this page are the eight girls who worked so hard to organize a cheering squad for the first football season at the Regional. It was a dif¬ ficult task but the girls enjoyed it and their success was commended by all. 74 LEADERS Above is our varsity squad captain Doris Shackleton. Above, VARSITY—FIRST ROW: D. Shackleton, W. Andrews. SECOND ROW: V. Coutinho, L. DaRosa, C. Magee, L. Case. Right, JUNIOR VARSITY—FIRST ROW: Cap¬ tain, Pamela Brown. SECOND ROW: M. Smith, J. Borges, J. Waldron, J. Frank, E. Lawry. Under the leadership of Doris Shackleton, the bas¬ ketball cheerleaders enjoyed a successful year cheer¬ ing for the boys at their home and off-island games. As all the girls were new to the squad this year, they welcomed the assistance of Miss Skarp, girls’ coach. 75 SOME OF OUR SPORTS-MINDED SENIORS FOOTBALL TEAM GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM KAREN BARKER JEANNE MAYHEW KENNETH LEWIS 76 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The members of the National Honor Society are selected for their high standards of Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. Our chapter is called the Noepe Chapter, Noepe meaning a body of land surrounded by water. FIRST ROW: S. Gaskill; V. Coutinho; P. Campos; K. Eggers; M. Smith; B. Borges. SECOND ROW: S. O’Neil; K. O’Neil; A. Bettencourt; D. Shackleton, sec.; B. Chatterton, vice-pres.; M. Clough, pres.; K. Barker, treas.; L. DaRosa; J. Mayhew; C. Ward. REAR: A. Whitehead; M. McDonough; R. Steere; D. Whiting; F. Silva; M. Shaw; Mr. Spaulding, advisor; P. Harris; C. Lopes; G. Tyra; S. Jackson; M. Telles; S. Hendrickson. Absent when picture was taken was T. Baird. STUDENT COUNCIL Under the leadership of Foster Silva, the Student Council has had a very busy year. The Council Constitution was revised, a school activity calendar established, and a modified dance code proposed. The Council sold cokes at several basketball games and sponsored a dance after the Nantucket game. Other officers and members are: Betty Chatterton, vice-president; Anne Whitehead, secretary-treasurer; Mr. George Metalious, advisor; N. Freitas; K. Belain; M. Smith; M. Wanna- maker; L. Howell; and C. Magee. STUDENT SPEAKERS CLUB Directed by Mr. Robichau, the Student Speakers Club has added to the interest of public speaking in our school. There are no per¬ manent officers, all take turns being president and secretary. Mr. Robichau has given poise and ease to its members, the future public speakers. SEATED (1. to r.) are J. Hog- lund; V. Danberg; N. Freitas. STANDING (1. to r.) are Mr. Robichau, advisor; J. Leonard; V. Burnham; J. Frank. PRESS CLUB Our school newspaper, the Vineyard Clipper, is pub¬ lished by the Press Club. Mrs. Costa and Mrs. Eggers are the faculty advisors who are devoting their able as¬ sistance and time to make the Clipper a tradition. SEATED (1. to r.) are M. Ander¬ son; M. Rogers; J. Borges; K. Luce; D. Downs; M. Smith; C. Averill. ' STANDING (1. to r.) are Mrs. Costa, advisor; F. Silva; J. Clements; F. Metell; H. Engley; Mrs. Eggers, advisor. id • •fjliJ III - Ip ■ftl ! T a IN t v ' v jr 111 ' .h |!|1 .1 J. BIOLOGY CLUB The Biology Club this year is headed by Mr. Hamilton. Under his direction a varied program of lec¬ tures, individual projects and films stimulated the interest of its mem¬ bers. SEATED (1. to r.) are J. Norton; J. Norton; R. Legg; P. Averill; A. Betten¬ court; K. Kingsbury; J. Rokicki; A. Mitchell; E. Fischer; R. DeMont; B. Landers; J. Landers. SECOND ROW (1. to r.) are L. Nunes; S. Arno; C. Magee; J. Mears; R. O’Neil; J. Mello; G. Bassett; M. Clough; W. Hagerty; P. Harris; M. Smith; L. Krikorian; J. Fer¬ reira; J. Searle; Mr. Hamilton, advisor. 79 RADIO-ELECTRONICS CLUB The Radio-Electronics Club has been studying the basic principles of radio transmission. This subject includes the basic theory of the operation of vacuum tubes, con¬ densers, resistors, and transformers. Malcolm Shaw is president and Preston Harris is secretary. FRONT ROW (1. to r.): M. Shaw; R. Harris. BACK ROW (1. to r.): S. Berube; C. Ward; E. Carroll; J. Goodale; M. Stewart; K. Hearn; Mr. Stewart, ad¬ visor. AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS CLUB The Audio-Visual Aids Club is intended to function as an adjunct to the teaching-learning process by providing personnel who are trained in the operation of our school s audio-visual equipment. With Mr. Davis as advisor this club aided many teachers. The officers are An¬ tonio deBettencourt, chief opera¬ tor; Kenneth Metell, assistant op¬ erator; Evan Issokson, yeoman, William Luce, storekeeper. L. to r.: R. Amerman; R. Santos; W. Luce; A. deBettencourt; 0. DePriest; V. Rusbosin; E. Issokson; R. Nutton; Mr. Davis, advisor; K. Metell. ROD AND GUN CLUB Outdoor sports is the theme of this club. Its members are learn¬ ing conservation of our island nat¬ ural resources as well as developing a keener interest on safety while hunting. Officers are Daniel May- hew, president; Allen Whiting, vice- president; Timothy Baird, secre¬ tary ; David Howell, treasurer. SEATED (1. to r.): D. Gonsalves; J. Hathaway; E. Ciancio; J. Marchant; R. Souza; R. Corriveau; P. Herrmann; M. Ciancio; T. Rezendes; C. Murphy; D. Howell; T. Lawry; A. Whiting. STAND¬ ING (1. to r.): D. Drew; D. Mayhew; S. Edgar; L. Snowden; Mr. Virchow, ad¬ visor. I FUSER CLUB Mr. Rusbosin and Mr. Mayhew have organized this club for the benefit of those planning to enter the armed services. The group had guest speakers and was conducted through the destroyer U.S.S. Glen- non. The signal flag code, films, and marching instructions were given. SEATED (1. to r.) Mr. Mayhew, advisor; C. Combra, secretary; J. Worden, presi¬ dent; R. Pachico, vice-president; L. Thomas, treasurer; Mr. Rusbosin, ad¬ visor. REAR (1. to r.) F. Landers; Y. Gazelle; J. Landers; J. Bettencourt; D. Robinson; 0. Rabbitt; E. Magnuson; H. Maclnnis; J. Waller; W. Haynes; J. Ahlbum; C. Packish; C. Downs. I CHESS CLUB The Chess Club has brought much enjoyment to its members and advisor, Mr. Huntington. SEATED (1. to r.) K. Barker, sec¬ retary-treasurer ; R. Smalley, vice-president; W. Goff, presi¬ dent; G. Welch. REAR (1. to r.) E. Vanderhoop; H. Cronig; N. Ba ssett; J. Nickowal; M. Col- aneri; F. Canha; T. Kingsbury; K. deBettencourt; W. Allen; K. Duarte; Mr. Huntington, advisor. NEEDLEWORK AND CRAFT CLUB Mrs. Drew organized the new club, Needlework and Crafts. Knit¬ ting and crocheting have been the main projects this year. FRONT ROW (1. to r.) R. Duarte; B. Francis; J. Costa; P. Beauregard; M. Rocha, v. pres.; M. Baptiste, pres.; E. Costa, sec.; E. Rogers, press sec.; G. Parsons; A. Swartz; R. Smith. REAR (1. to r.) J. Swartz; E. Lawry; L. Natusch; K. McLane; S. Kelley; J. Rogers; J. Sut¬ ton; S. Medeiros; C. Duart; B. Furtado; L. Marlatt; S. Gaskill; G. King. 81 — ■ - CANDIDS MAINTENANCE STAFFS BUS DRIVERS CAFETERIA PERSONNEL (1. to r.) Mrs. Yvonne Hickey; Mrs. Dorothy Christopher; Mrs. Emily Magnuson. CUSTODIANS (1. to r.) Mr. D. Welch; Mr. R. Silvia. (1. to r.) Mr. E. Fisher; Mr. J. Stiles; Mr. A. Andrade; Mr. P. Averill; Mr. H. Leonard; Mr. D. Molonson; Mr. D. BenDavid. 82 ORCHESTRA BAND MR. HOVEY, Director FIRST ROW (1. to r.) C. Magee; G. King; N. Freitas; J. Hoglund; E. Is- sokson; K. deBettencourt; S. O’Neil; L. Howell; J. Hathaway; V. Coutinho; P. Campos; S. Jackson; M. Chatterton. SECOND ROW (1. to r.) D. Shackle - ton; M. Teljes; T. Kingsbury; R. Hewitt; B. Thomas; G. Athearn; J. Leonard; G. Tyra; M. Denningham; V. Danberg; C. Norton; D. Madeiras; A. Freitas; W. Luce; R. Jackson; R. Cor- riveau; P. Shea; P. Nickowal; K. Beauchemin; S. Hendrickson; M. Benz. FIRST ROW (1. to r.) R. Corriveau; J. Mayhew; K. Barker; K. Beauche¬ min. SECOND ROW (1. to r.) G. Tyra; J. Hathaway; S. Hendrickson; L. How¬ ell; M. Benz; K. deBettencourt; S. O’Neil; S. Jackson; W. Luce. THIRD ROW (1. to r.) M. Chatterton; P. Shea; M. Denningham; C. Norton; R. Jack- son; D. Madeiras; A. Freitas; E. Is- sokson; P. Nickowal; Mr. Hovey, di¬ rector. c ;[ 84 CHORUS FIRST ROW, seated left to right: S. Hendrickson; M. Smith; J. Mayhew; P. Brown; M. Corio; N. Silvia; J. Sutton; S. Kelly; J. Swartz; K. Luce; E. Myles; P. Campos. SECOND ROW, seated left to right: J. Frank; R. Smith; A. Shelton; S. Fisher; R. Pachico; M. Tilton; S. O’Neil; Y. Gazille; D. Robinson; C. Athearn; E. Fisher; D. Downs; J. Borges; Mrs. Geyer. CHORALIERS FIRST ROW (1. to r.) K. deBettencourt; S. Hendrickson; E. Miles; J. Mayhew; A. Shelton; R. Duarte; B. Viera; E. Thurber. SECOND ROW (1. to r.) B. Chatterton; P. Campos; R. Smith; M. Smith; M. Corio; Mrs. Geyer, di¬ rector; C. Athearn; S. O’Neil; L. Howell; L. Natusch. PATRONS Airport Luncheonette J. A. Maclnnis, Jeweler Albert’s Barber Shop George-Henry Madeiros Katherine Allen Machine Marine Service, Inc. Albion Alley Co. Daniel Manter, Builder Alley’s Auto Service M. V. Co-operative Market Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Martha’s Vineyard Funeral Home Bangs Market—S. S. Pierce Store Shirley W. Mayhew Bert’s Barber Shop Menemsha Marine Service H. L. Butler Dry Cleaners Menemsha Store Carter’s Hardware Electric Mercier’s Grocery Store Cronig Real Estate Mr. George Metalious Wm. Dias, Trucking Morrice The Florist Dora’s Seafood Restaurant Mr. Stanley Murphy Duarte’s Ceramics, Mrs. M. S. 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