Memorial High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Manchester, NH)

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The Crusader is challenged . . Sandra R. Kubmfelq Certainly we all remember that day in early September 1959-our first at Central. Excited and apprehensive, we mounted the stairs leading to our new life. After over- coming some confusion in our new sur- roundings, we were completely acclimated. Then we eagerly awaited our chance to take part in high school activities and to become an integral part of the school. And what activity could have filled us better with loyalty and spirit than joining the upper classmen in cheering our football team? Although this year's team was a po- tential great, because of bad luck and an in- jury sustained by fullback Don Stone Cwho seemed to have had a certain fondness for dancingj we ended the season with a 5-3-l record. But we haven't yet forgotten such names as Boyd lajesnica, Lloyd Wells, Gus Giardi and our own classmates Iames Psale- das, and lay Rozmus. At that time we were introduced to an- other side of high school life previously un- known to us: self-government. Because the Student Council was so large, our freshmen representatives held separate meetings on alternate Mondays. Among their projects was the adoption of a Code of Ethics, ten basic standards of behavior for the students of Central, organization of the Moon Ia drive, and formulation of plans for a No- vember dance. Our first freshman semi-formal was held on November Znd at the Smyth Road School. The girls wore dresses of the prettiest pastel shades and the boys displayed their most chivalrous air. How mature we had grown in just two short months! The Monday after the dance we returned to our balcony homerooms and Latin con- jugations, prepared for more surprises. The days sped by and Christmas drew near. At last we were permitted to see an assembly. A special performance of g'Why the Chimes Rangu was presented for the freshmen since they could not attend regular assemblies be- cause of the crowded conditions. After Christmas the time Hew by rapidly and Central Week, the most memorable event of that year, began. From March 14th to March 19th we attended all the after- school programs designed to increase enthu- siasm. Up and down the halls posters with such slogans as, L'Let,s keep the Little Green little-Vote for Gus or Don't sweat the small stuff-Vote Iazzv, were hung. As the campaign grew more intense we wondered who Mr. and Miss Central would be. The week ended with the crowning of Lloyd Wells and Phyllis Phaup as Mr. and Miss Central. Other candidates were Leonard Green, Gus Giardi. Boyd laiesnica. Gloria Gaumont, Iudy Pelletier, Dianne Kula and Iudy Wageman. 1959-1960 was a wonderful year. We all hummed songs like '4It's Time To Cry' and Everybody,s Somebodyfs Fool walking to and from class, and who didn't see the movie A Summer Placen? The trend in clothing also changed this year. From yards and yards of petticoats and full skirts we switched to a more tailored look-the straight and pleated skirts. And girls, whose Hrst name initial did you wear then?

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I, Phyllis Nolette, bequeath to Gloria Gio- HCI my ability to make the teachers wish theyld never entered the profession. We, the Candia Farmersu, bequeath to Mr. Bronstein ten easy lessons on how to milk a cow, so that he may understand why we are sometimes late for school. I, jay Rozmus, bequeath to any football player who takes Latin IV, my worn, torn, and devastated copy of Verginls Aeneid, No. 34, that should be read between the lines. I, Iolillen Ezyk, bequeath to Ioyanne Gar- rish my special baton heater so that her hands won't freeze during the half-time show. I, Eugene Bruce, bequeath to Mr. Crotty the twenty-three college catalogues which I sent for with his stamped, self-addressed envelopes. I, Barbara Wielgos, bequeath to any switchboard operator my worn out sneakers to use to run errands for the ofhce. I, Betty Nuttle, bequeath to some under- classman my thirty-second dash from fourth period study to lunch. I, Sandra Bourque, bequeath to any in- coming freshman the ability to talk their way out of detention. I, Barbara Myrdek, bequeath to Mr. Ine a package of white lined paper so his stu- dents may do a little writing on it. I, Doug Cady, bequeath to any fellow band member that undersized band uniform I struggled with for three years. I, Gary St. Laurent, bequeath the fourth seat in the second row in Mr. I-Iounsell's physics class. I, Kittie Mclntire, bequeath to any incom- ing senior one battered and unreadable shorthand notebook for use in Stenography II class. I, Beverly Mitchell, bequeath to any in- coming math student, my oil and la-mpg the light is tinted by a yellow shade so that the large yellow homework paper won't glare. It's also good for clarifying faintly mimeo- graphed numerals. I, Roy Drinkwater, bequeath to some large-footed junior my knotted and tattered football shoelaces. I, Gayle Fournier, bequeath to any incom- ing senior, fortunate enough to have Mr. McDonough for Bookkeeping II, all my attentiveness shown in his class. I, jackie Iamro, bequeath to any junior my seat in Miss Montminy's study hall. I, Susan Doukas, bequeath to Mr. Zottos the bush which I beat around, and to his future students, I bequeath notebooks which can be purchased at a reasonable price at the Little Forum. We, Donna Marpes and Kathy Hamilton, bequeath to two juniors the opportunity of compiling next year's SENIOR CLASS WILL. Compiled by Donna Marpes Cathy Hamilton

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Do you remember half period study in the auditorium with Mr. King and that wild green tie covered with shamrocks that Mr. Dennehy wore on March 17th? And who didn't dress like a heatnik that Halloween? Thus we passed our freshman year, and we looked forward to another at Central when we learned of plans for a new high school in South Manchester. No longer could we eat at Hatton's, buy cookies at Palmer's or walk through the old, leaky tunnel he- tween the two school buildings. Already we had grown to love the traditions of Central, but now we would have to leave. Could we successfully make the transition? THE CRUSADER IS CHALLENGEDl fX l LJ Color Gllaffl Luft to right: Michzlcl Prince. Walter Kalisz. Steven VVright. llrian Campbell. Richard Doucct