Methuen High School - Memories Yearbook (Methuen, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1954 volume:

TCNMCY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL METUUEN MASS 1954 • { k  ' ienne j ulemetial nick felted iTiethuen, Massachusetts MR. JOHN A. BAGNELL Principal Uebicatiovi To the Tenney family in grateful recognition of their interest in the youth of Methuen and in sincere appreciation of their generosity, the Class of 1954 dedicates this first edition of The Torch 11IS Fourth Row: Mr. Rushton. Mr. Melia, Mr. Ingalls, Mr. Barry, Mr. Ramsbotham, Mr. Piccerillo, Mr. Leslie. Mr. Elwell. Third Row: Miss Danelian, Miss Coulson, Miss Lyman, Miss Lange, Miss Smith, Mrs. Broadbent, Miss Lord. Second Row: Miss Brouder, Mrs. Frances Richardson, Miss Agnes McDermott, Mrs. Wilman, Miss Sherman, Miss Wright, Miss Southworth, Miss Doran, Mrs. McCarthy, Miss Margaret McDermott. Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Rapisardi, Mr. Lister, Mr. Bagnell (Principal) Miss Allen, Mr. Hannigan, Mr. Beaumont, Mr. Law. First Row: Not pictured: Mr. McDonnell, Miss Mary Brouder, Miss Rushton, Mr. Brown, Miss Chadwick, Miss Gammons (Secretary) 19 5 4 ike facultxj JOHN A. BAGNELL, Principal — Colby B.S. . W. EARL LISTER, Submaster; Science, Chemistry Dartmouth College; Harvard M.A. DOROTHEA T. ALLEN. Dean of Girls, English Smith College; Calvin Coolidge, Ed.M. JOHN G. BARRY, Boys ' Physical Education University of Michigan URVILLE J. BEAUMONT, Guidance Director Boston College, Boston University M.A. ETHEL L. BROADBENT, French, Dev. of Democracy Brown University AGNES J. BROUDER, Latin, English Colby College MARY D. BROUDER, Home Economics Simmons College CHESTER BROWN, Chemistry, Physics Colby College DOROTHY CHADWICK, Girls ' Physical Education Boston University; Fitchburg Ed.M. EDWARD COMTOIS, Glee Club New England Conservatory ALICE COULSON, English Trinity College; Calvin Coolidge, Ed.M. ROSE DANIELIAN, History, Business Training Boston University KATHLEEN M. DORAN, English, Shorthand Boston University CLARENCE A. ELWELL, Latin, Commercial Law Bates College; Calvin Coolidge Ed.M. JOHN J. HANNIGAN, History Georgetown University; Calvin Cbolidge, Ed.M. W. BEVERLY INGALLS, Biology Tufts College; Calvin Coolidge, Ed.M. MARTHA D. LANGE, English Radcliffe College; Harvard University, M.A. ALFRED N. LAW, Algebra Colby College; Calvin Coolidge Ed.M. ETHEL LORD, English, Typing, Office Practice Boston University CARRIE M. LYMAN, Bookkeeping Boston University; Calvin Coolidge Ed.M PAUL LESLIE, Industrial Arts Fitchburg Teachers; Fitchburg Teachers Ed.M. AGNES McDERMOTT, English Boston University; Boston University, Ed.M. MARGARET McDERMOTT, French Boston University HAROLD McDONNELL, Bandmaster Private Training JOSEPH MELIA, Art Boston University; Boston University, Ed.M. ARTHUR R. NICHOLSON, Mechanical Drawing Tufts College WILLIAM PICCERILLO, Italian, Science Boston University; Middlebury College, M.A FRANCES RICHARDSON, English Jackson College EVELYN L. RUSHTON, English Colby College; Calvin Coolidge, Ed.M. LEONARD M. RUSHTON, Biology, Economics, Commercial Law Colby College; Calvin Coolidge, Ed.M. ERNEST RAMSBOTHAM, Driver Education University of Miami; Fitchburg, Ed.M. MARJORIE SHERMAN, Algebra Smith College; Calvin Coolidge, Ed.M. ELIZABETH F. SMITH, History, English Emmanuel College; Calvin Coolidge, Ed.M. HELEN SOUTHWORTH, History Boston University VIRGINIA WILMAN, W. Geog., Typing, Bookkeeping Mt. St. Mary ' s RUTH E. WRIGHT, French, History University of New Hampshire GERTRUDE McCARTHY, Science, Physics, Mathematics Boston University 5ALVATORE J. RAPISARDA, Algebra, Geometry Suffolk University EVELYN L. GAMMONS, Secretary Cannon ' s Commercial College T H S Class Poem We ' re leaving our dear Tenney High Upon life ' s path unknown; We travel on our future way Unsure, hut not alone. We leave our souree of knowledge Life ' s prohlems yet to learn, But still our God will guide us At eaeh awaiting turn. Our high school days together We never shall forget; Forever we ' ll remember The friends that we have met. By wisdom and by courage Shall light us on our way, Until in God ' s great goodness There dawns a brighter day. -Dorothy Stuart 19 CLRSS SON 54 Words by P TnciA oyce Mi c by Pi?y)lo Wi1 Ji ik1 a i it l s ] |j i i m 1 j i VeVc le v n6 doy? of Carefree yootk To search for £ooJ of lr la t«r yt4n w« ' l| re min it ce G-{ H ql ScUoo) cUysvw«1| Rnd some, d y -r y A ? JDi t t « n rne Of Ten n«y H«$H «0 vi i uf T-uj: r Ti.r 1 1 m J i 1 1 1 u i i; i j , peace and trutU stfe ' ve §o it | fo -lU to make oof ftac« In aj( Ni ' Ays mus. Of friend hif) vineJ vrJ irver its e roed Of -9Hrf • t f | f | p • l — 1 f f fl — tM: « ■ • J 1 , — i — F-7 S e • J ■ 2 this ceAt world 1h t we must £ixce. bool(3 we ' ve Pe c( nd |es •sons loin-oe4 51 li o et- Rn i mo 3te 5BE 4- lite Ljealboek zytaU Editor — Philip Zanfagna Assistant Editor — Ralph Drew Faculty Advisor: Mr. W. Earl Lister Raymond Carpenito Anita Coppola Sheila Doyle Shirley Fargen Gail Jardis Associate Editors Richard Wilson, chairman Patricia Joyce Marjorie Kellerer Doris Kiesling Elizabeth Leigh Rosemary McCraw Nancy Nowell Joan Renner Eleanor Rooks Barbara Sloehrer Joan Wadlin Alan Wormald Picture Committee Elaine Caliri, co-chairman Lois Dimmer, co-chairman Patricia Barr Lucy Esperian Patricia Greenwood Rose Alicata Barbara Deluca Janice Janotka Marilyn Hanson Patricia Loftus Business Committee Ralph day, chairman Nancy Messina Mary Rizkallah Frances Slack Marianne Williams Patricia Wrigley Angela Sapuppo Ann Simonian T H S Girls A. A. ESTELLE A. AGHOIAN The world is so full of pleasant things Usherette at Graduation Estellc can be described as a dark haired girl with a fascinat- ing smile. She is a serious student, and is always willing to hdp others. You will succeed in anything you undertake in the future. ROSE ANN AHARONIAN Silence is a great peacemaker ' Girls A. A. Glee Club 4 Rose is one of the quieter students. Her name has appeared on the honor roll many times and I am sure she will be success- ful in whatever she chooses to do in the future. Best of every- thing, Rose. Ring Committee 3 Picture Committee 4 Girls A. A. 4 Y-teens 3, 4 ROSE S. ALICATA Ever Friendly Senior Play, Usherette 4 Year Book Staff 4 Talent Show 3, 4 Italian Club 3, President 4 One of the better known faces is this pretty girl with a wonderful smile for everyone. She has many fine qualities and I predict a promising future for her. JOAN G. ANDREWS Her eyes sparkling with laughter Senior Play 4 Blue White Staff Girls A. A. Decorating Committee Here is a girl with an everlasting flow of pep and good humor. You may have seen her walking nonchalantly along the corridor as if she hadn ' t a care in the world. Don ' t think she can ' t be serious if the occasion demands. Best of success to you Joan, in the future! IDA ANTOIAN Vivacious and aggressive A. A. 4 Ida always has a big grin and a cheery word for her many friends. A loyal member of her class, she has proved to be thoughtful and serious. In the future we hope that you have the best of success. 14 19 5 4 Football 3, 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Captain 3, 4 Senior Play Fred always may be found possessing a large grin and hu- morous sayings. An active participant in school affairs, he gave proof of his versatile ability on the gridiron and in the Senior play. Best of luck in your chosen career! BETTY ANN ARTHUR Gentle and warm-hearted is she Girls A. A. Betty is a young lady who is well-liked by all who know her. Honest and sympathetic she is true to her numerous friends. Never do you see her but what she is smiling! I ' m sure Betty can expect a very promising future. CAROL JOAN ASHFORD Small bundle of pep Basketball 2 Usherette for Graduation 3 Senior Play Committee 4 Blue White 4 Girls ' A. A. 2, 4 Decorating Committee Y-Teens 2. 3, 4 Pin Committee Glee Club 4 Carol is one of the nicest girls in our class with a wonderful personality. She is liked by all who know her. Carol is also an honor student. RICHARD L. AUBERT A man of few words is he Color Guard Cadet Captain Although Dick has a tendency to be quiet, he nevertheless contributes his share to the fun. His sincere ways are sure to be an asset in the future. Best of luck, Dick. RICHARD AVEDISIAN In whom the spirit of adventure runs high Football 2 A popular boy whose serious look is certainly deceiving. His pleasing personality has won him many friends. 15 T II S Senior Play Committee Glee Club G.rls A. A. Terry has a sunny disposition which has gained her many friends. A lovely queen and a lovely girl. I ' m sure all her patients will fall in love with their nurse. Good luck, Terry. BARBARA A. BAMFORTH Sincere and modest, success is for her Girls ' A. A. 4 Cheerleader 1 Glee Club 4 Decorating Committee 1 Y-Teens 2 Barbara is a charming girl who is noted for her friendly laugh. We shall always remember her for her courtesy and sincerity. Best of luck, Barbara. PATRICIA JOAN BARR Grace and charm has she ' Senior Play Committee Year Book Staff 4 Pat is a very friendly girl. She is gifted with the clever- ness of achieving popularity among the males of our class. Best of luck, Pat . CATHERINE MARY BATTLES Her air has a meaning. Her movements, a grace. Girls ' A. A. 4 Cathy ' s vivid hair truly expresses her personality. Her re- served manner is intriguing: her green eyes, inscrutable. Her aimiability, coupled with her sunny disposition, will surely bring success to her. Future happiness is yours, Cathy. ROGER JOSEPH BECOTTE Silence spea s for itself Various Committees Although Roger came to us in his senior year, he has be- come well known and liked by many. He will surely be a suc- cess with his sincere personality. Best of luck, Rog. ' 16 1 9 5 4 Cadet 2 ALFRED T. BELLEMORE ' With never a care in the world ' Various Committees Al is a happy-go-lucky fellow who thinks the most of what comes and least of what goes. Your great sense of humor and personality should make you a great success in all your en- deavors. RICHARD HENRY BETTENCOURT Trip the light fantastic Cadet 2, 4 Various Committees Decorating Committees At the dances Dick is always in demand because of his dancing ability. He is slated, we are sure, to go dancing right through life. BETTY ANN BILAPKA h[o mischief, but Betty is at the bottom of it Senior Play Girls ' A. A. Various Committees Betty is one gal who rates high with all her classmates. Al- though serious at times, she is usually bubbling with mischievous thoughts. We feel sure she will continue to gain many friends. Our wishes f or a bright future arc yours, Betty. LEONARD R. BOUDREAU A car a car — Mv right arm For a car Captain 4 Cadets 3 Ring Committee If you walked down the corridor and heard someone talking about Twin Pots ' ' and straight pipes , it would surely be Lenny . He is the Hot Rodder of our class. Best of luck. I JOSEPH C. BOUROUE, JR. Still water runs deep Basketball 2 Track 3 Cadet 2 Decorating Committee 4 Jo: is one of our quiet classmates. He is always good for a laugh. His sincere personality and great sense of humor have won him many friends. Best of luck to a great person. 17 T II S ROBERT G. BOWER Lil{ed bv all who }{now him Cadets 2, 3 Bob is a true friend to all that know him. His pleasing smile has won him many friends. Best of luck to you, Bob. NATALIE JOAN BOWIE Powder your face with sunshine ' Glee Club 4 Year Book Staff 4 Senior play Committee 4 Girls ' A. A. Winning ways and a friendly attitude make Natalie a girl worth knowing. Her infectious laugh adds a gay note to th ; dull atmosphere of the classroom. Lots of luck in whatever you do in the future, Nat. VIOLET BOWYER Wit and charm has she ' Senior Play Committee 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 4 Girls ' A. A. 2, 3, 4 Majorettes 2, 3, 4 Y-Teens 2 Usherette Senior Play Vi has a great sense of humor and is generally found with plenty of laughter around. Her friendly smile and witty re- marks have won her a host of friends. A lot of luck and happiness to a swell girl! C. JOHN BOYNES, JR. Friendliness is the tic et to happv lining ' Pin Committee 1 Baseball 4 Various Committees Jack is known for his jovial manner and constant laughter. He is one of the more popular lads and is well liked by every- one. Decorating Committee 1, 2 Cadets 2 Basketball 2 Track 3, 4 Cadets 2 R. LAWRENCE BURKE Happy and helpful Football 3 Baseball 2 Decorating Committee A neat appearance, a ready smile, and a sense of humor are associated with Larry. He is well liked by all, and is sure to be a success in anything he does. Good luck, Larry! 18 1 9 5 4 Football 3, 4 Ring Committee Picture Committee Pin Committee ROBERT CHARLES BUTTERWORTH ' A good sport Color Guard Cadets Good Citizenship Award Senior Play Bob is the sort of fellow who doesn ' t say much, but his many friends can verify the fact that he is very sociable. He combines brains, ambition, and personality and is sure to go far in any field he chooses. ELAINE U. CALIRI Happy and gay, delightful to now Various Committees P. T. S. A. Member 4 Girls ' Basketball 2 Manager 4 Y-Teens 2 Cheerleading 2, 3 Captain 4 Softball Manager 2 Blue fer White 3 Year Book Staff 4 Student Council Secretary 4 Senior Play Committee Girls ' A. A. 2, 3, 4 Elaine is vigorous, vivacious, and leads a very merry life. We ' ve all admired her art work. Her peppy cheerleading made a success of our outstanding basketball season. Your bubbling personality will forever win you friends! GERALDINE A. CARPENITO She ' s always cheerful company Y-Teens 2, 3 Glee Club 4 Various Committees Gerry needs no introduction. Her smiling, friendly manner and neat appearance are well known to all. These traits, along with her sense of humor have made her an asset to our class. RAYMOND MICHAEL CARPENITO Laugh and the world laughs with vou Football 1 Senior Play Committee Basketball 1, 2, 3 Record Poll Committee 4 Baseball 1 Various Committees Vice-President 2, 3, 4 P. T. S. A. 4 Cadets 2 Talent Show 4 Ring Committee 3 Picture Committee 4 Year Book Staff Honor Society 4 Pin Committee 1 Carpy is always pleasant with a friendly gesture for everyone. He is a member of many school activities and is always ready to pitch in and help. His witty remarks have brightened many a class room. With a carefree attitude he is sure to find suc- cess in any field that he enters. ROBERT E. CLARKE Music. Maestro Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Student Council 2, 3, 4 Treasurer 4 Usher at Dedication Bob is a bundle of energy that seems to have a never ending source of supply. The classrooms of M. H. S. are sure to lose some of their brightness when he leaves. Best of luck to you, Bob, in whatever you do. Year Book Staff Various Committees Talent Show Picture Committee P. T. S. A. 4 19 T II S PATRICIA CLEMENT Trouble never troubles her Girls ' A. A. 4 With never a care, Pat is one of the happiest girls around. She loves sports and always enjoys a Softball game or an after- noon of horse-back riding. She is never in too much of a hurry to say hi . Best of luck to you always, Pat. SALVITORE A. COCO A friend to .everyone Italian Cluh 4 Sam is really a friend worth having. He is quiet and thoughtful and seems shy but he is really talkative when you get to know him. He is well liked by teachers as well as stu- dents. May you always have success, Sam. w? ' THERESE RITA COELHO Softly speaf{ and sweetly smile Girls ' A. A. 4 Terry is a petite miss who ' s always thoughtful of others. She always has a cheerful Hello and a ready smile for everyone. A true friend to all is she. Success will always be yours, Terry. ALLAN G. COHEN For he s a jolly good fellow! Cadets 2, i Captain 4 Here he comes! A tall, good looking guy with a Hello for everyone. Al ' s sense of humor adds to all his classes. May the future hold the best for you. ROBERT L COLLIER There ' s music in the air Band 1, 2, 3 Bob is unassuming and unaffected, but no one could help but notice his friendly disposition and willingness to help. He is a member of the band and plays a mean sax . Best of luck, Bob , in your chosen career. 20 19 5 4 Cadets 2 Various Committees Although at times he seems quiet, Fred really has a wonder- ful disposition and a fine sense of humor. His cheerfunless is felt by all who are with him and he is always in the best of spirits. We wish you the best of everything always Fred. ANITA R. COPPOLA Petite and sweet Cheerleader 1, J, 4 Girls ' A. A. 3, 4 Y-Teens 2 Junior Nurses Aid 2 Year Book Staff Pin Committee 1 Various Committees Softball 2 This little miss is one of the more popular girls in the class but she never is too busy to say hello . A member of the Cheer leaders, she proved she could perform as well in the air as on the ground. Keep your winning ways, Anita, and you ' ll always have success. Basketball 1, 2, 3 When you see a tall, black-haired boy strolling down the corridor with a friendly hi for everyone, it ' s just Bob . Bob is a real friend. With his pleasing disposition he has won many friends. Best of luck to you always, Bob. CAROL J. CROSSLAND Mischief sparkles in her eves Orchestra 1, 2 Girls ' A. A. 4 Y-Teens 1 A carefree sort of an I-don ' t-care smile and an original sense of humor describes Carol. She always has a friendly Hello for everyone which is one of the reasons for her many friends. Best of luck, Carol. EDWIN S. CUNHA A sport at all times Football 1, Golf 2, 3 Cadets 2 2, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain 4 Ed is one of those young men that you can call an all- around good fellow. His ability to play sports has helped win many games for Methucn. Best of luck in your chosen career Ed. 21 T II S v 7 Cadet 2 ious Committees Although Ronnie seems quiet and bashful to the people who know him, he is truly a fun-loving fellow. He is always ready for a good time and is never too busy to join in the fun. Best of luck to you always, Ronnie . ELIZABETH ANN DAWSON With always a smile as she goes past What a wonderful friend is this charming lass. Y-Tcens 3 Vice-President 4 Blue White 4 Glee Club 4 P. T. S. A. 4 Ring Committee 3 Senior Play Usherette 4 Mass. Girls ' State Bette is a serious student but she is never without a smile for everyone. She is sociable and neat-appearing. Her willing- ness to help and cheerful disposition have won her respect from all who know her. Best of luck in your teaching career, Bette . Book 4 Senior Play 4 Honor Society 4 Ralph is quiet and unassuming, an all round good student. His wizardry with the slide rule won for him a scholarship at Northeastern. We ' re sure this is just the beginning. Your sincere efforts will bring much success. BARBARA ANN DELUCA So sociable, so helpful, a loyal friend. Toothing but success could come from this pleasing blend Barbara is one of the friendliest and sweetest girls in our class. She is willing to help at all times, and is always ready to smile. Never change your pleasant ways, Barbara. MARY E. DeWITT Smile, smile, smile Glee Club 1, 4 Decorating Committee 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 De De ' s only wrinkles are those attractive lines that curve upward from the mouth. Her happy chatter has brightened many a classroom. We all wish you nothing but the best in your future pursuits. 22 19 5 4 JAMES DiGLORIA ' His mind is ever free from care ' Ital Club Track 3, 4 His ready smile and helping hand have made him a number- one asset to our class. Jim ' s snappy clothes have gained for him the reputation of being one of the neatest boys at M. H. S. May you, Jim, have only the great things in life. ANDY DIONNE Happy and carefree Cadet 2 Andy ' s easy going manner makes him pleasant to be with. His friends can attest to his great love for fun. All the best to you, Andy. JEROME JAMES DONOVAN Toothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm Football 1, 2, 3 Cadets 2 Senior Play 4 Glee Club 4 Captain 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Jerry ' s amiable character, and sparkling school-spirit can never be over looked. We shall always remember his fine leadership on the gridiron. To you, Jerry, we wish nothing but the best, for no other fellow is more deserving. SHEILA E. DOYLE So sociable, so helpful, a lo al friend. Success will be hers with this winning blend Girls ' Basketball, Mgr. 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 P. T. S. A. 4 Senior Play 4 Softball 3 Blue White Staff 4 Boots will long be remembered for her sparkling person- ality and keen sens: of humor. Her sincerity has gained her a host of friends. Sheila is an ardent sports fan, and can be seen at all the school activities. We all join, Shiela, in wishing you the best in whatever you do. RALPH E. DREW ' Where to find his equal would be hard to tell Track 2, 3, 4 Vice-President 1 Ring Committee 3 Year Book Assistant-Editor 4 Usher at Dedication Ralph is ambitious, industrious, respected, and liked by all. His neat appearance and friendly disposition arc just two of the reasons he has never beer, lacking in friends. The best in life, Ralph, is our ardent wish for you. s ■ 23 T II S SYLVIA D. DUBE She conceals only what she no« ' . not Girls ' A. A. 2, 3, 4 Various Committees Cheerleader 2, 3. 4 Softball 1 Glee Club 4 Syl needs no introduction. She is talkative and witty. Syl is a great booster of school sports, as can be seen by her energy and enthusiasm as a cheerleader. May you find nothing but success in the days ahead. LUCIA ESPERIAN Happy, lively, and full of fun Orchestra 1, 2 Year Book Committee 4 Glee Club 4 Hi-Y 4 A. A. 4 P. T. S. A. 4 Senior Play Committee 4 Lula-bell is one of the peppiest members of our class. Her infectious personality has gained her a host of friends, and we know she will gain many more in the future years. SHIRLEY C. FARGEN Swish! And the score goes up another notch!! Cheering 3, 4 Good Citizenship Award 4 Glee Club 4 Year Book Staff 4 Ring Committee 3 Blue White 3, 4 Junior Nurses Aid 2, 3 Basketball 2, 3; Captain 4 Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls ' A. A. 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Committee Good Government Rep. 4 Shirl is a girl who needs little introduction, for she is one of the most popular gals in the class. Her spirit, wit, and personality have won her the admiration of all who know her. She is a peppy cheerleader and captain of the girls ' undefeated basketball team. Fudgie broke the state ' s individual and sea- son ' s total records. Good luck Shirl, at Bridgewater. JANE FIRTH Begin each day with a cheery smile and happy hello Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Jane ' s good personality is one of her assets. Her pretty blonde hair matches her pleasing smile, and she can give and take a joke. Her friendliness has made her one of our best. Luck to you, Jane. Glee Club 4 Usherette 3 FAY FITZPATRICK Sweet, neat, and can ' t he beat Senior Play Committee Girls ' A. A. 4 Fay ' s lovely brown hair and friendy smlie combine to make her one of the sweetest girls in our class. Her charming and quiet manner has won her many friends. May you have suc- cess in the future, Fay. 24 19 5 4 ELAINE M. FLUET Ever cheerful Majorettes 2, 3, 4 Girls ' A. A. 2, 3, 4 Life is never dull when this little gal is near. Ellie ' s con ' tageous spirit and pleasant expression have gained her many friends. She is a little merry sunshine who is always turn- ing our attention to the brighter side of life. May success be your reward. Y-Teens Blue 6? White 4 NANCY JANE GEBO Happy and gay, She goos on her way ' Senior Play 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Nancy possesses a pleasing personality and a happy smile which have won her many friends. Her sense of humor is an added asset, for she is always ready to brighten up a dull class room. May you have success in your chosen field, Nancy. JEAN GELINAS To have a friend is to be one Senior Play Committee Girls ' A. A. 4 Jean is good natured and friendly. She will be remembered for her ability to make her classmates laugh with some witty re- mark. Best of luck, Jean, in whatever you undertake. WILLIAM FRANCIS GIBSON Nice to now, and a good dancer Cadets 3, 4 Color Guard 4 Decorating Committee Senior Play 4 Billy is a good looking fellow with a friendly smile and nice personality. His clever dancing won him the title of Class Dancer. Good luck, Bill , in whatever you do in the future. Track 3, 4 Student Council 3, 4 Ring Committee Picture Committee Various Committees Band 2 Bob is a wonderful person to know. He has a cheery smile and greeting for all. His sparkling personality has won him much popularity and a position on the Student Council. Bob is one of our busiest classmates and is always willing to help. Best of luck in years ahead, Bob. You ' re sure to succeed. 25 T H S SCOTT L GILES ■■Full of life, full ojf fun, Speaking of sports, he ' s one Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2, 3. President 4 Ring Committee Various Committees Captain of Magazine Drive Scotty ' s athletic ability made him a great asset on the bas- ketball and baseball teams. He broke the individual scoring iccord in basketball for M. H. S. Scott ' s wit, personality, good looks, and speaking ability won him presidency of the Student Council. You are bound to succeed. Good luck, Scott. MARY R. GIRGENTI ' A person worth knowing Italian Club 2,3 Y-Teens 3, 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Mary, one of the nicest girls in our class, is a friend to all. Although she appears quiet, once you know her she is really a lot of fun. Lois of luck in whatever you do, Mary. JAMES P. GLAVIN A friend to all Baseball 2, 3 Italian Club 3 Cadets 4 Jim appears to be a quiet fellow but to those who know him he is full of fun. He is friendly and tries to help out when- ever possible. Good luck, Jim. PATRICIA R. GREENWOOD A pretty girl is lik,e a melody Glee Club 4 Blue White 3 Year Book Staff 4 Pin Committee 1 Girls ' A. A. Various Committees Honey ' s golden hair and winning smile are noticed by all. Her cheerful disposition has won her a host of friends. We ' re sure the future holds nothing but success for her. ' Earne Glee Club 4 hers Usherette of Senior Play Good Citizenship and Studies award Charlotte is a very quiet girl until you get to know her. Then you arc won over by her sweet personality. Charlotte is one of our highest ranking students and her scholastic achievements arc an object of admiration to all. We are sure she will be a success in her chosen career. 26 1 9 5 4 THOMAS ROBERT HADFIELD A hearty laugh is good medicine Cadets 2, 3, 4 Colonel 4 Various Committees Bob is known by his boyish grin and good-natured dispo- sition. He will always appreciate a good joke. As Colonel of the Methuen High Cadet Corps, Bob has won the respect and admiration of many persons. Best of luck, Bob. PAULINE T. HAMEL Sweetness of smile indicates sweetness of character Y-Teens 3, 4 Girls ' A. A. Pauline is a very quiet girl who possesses a most contagious smile. Her cheerful disposition and keen sense of humor have won her many friends. Best of luck, Pauline, and keep smiling! , GEORGE J. HANNA He lool{s quiet . . . but loo again Basketball 3, Captain 4 Captain of Magazine Drive 1 Decorating Committee Butch , as he is known to all his friends, came to us in his junior year. He is quiet, cheerful, and proved to be a great leader as he led our basketball team to the Tech Tourney. His serious look has fooled many people. Best of luck! MARILYN N. HANSON Witty, lively, and full of fun Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Blue 6? White 4 Ring Committee Y-Tecns 2, 3, 4, Secretary 1 Year Book Staff Usherette for Graduation 2 Senior Play Committee Marilyn ' s red hair and friendly smile have attracted many an admiring eye. No classroom would be complete without her in- fectious laugh and ready wit. She has been very active in school affairs and is an enthusiastic supporter of our athletic events. Best of luck, Marilyn. You deserve it. RICHARD ALLAN HARGREAVES Why worry what tomorrow mav bring? Football 3 Band 1, 2 Track 2 Ricky is a happy-go-lucky fellow who has won many a companion. His open friendliness and attitude have endeared him to all of us. Keep smiling, Ricky , and you ' ll never he without a friend. 27 T II S J. ROBERT HASWELL A silent man is a wise nidn ' Cadets 2, 3 Senior Play 4 At first glance, Bob is a very quiet boy. However, under ' ncath that serious, scholarly face you ' ll find a laughing mind and a happy heart. We know the future will hold success for him. LOIS MILDRED HIMMER Tsjerer too busy to say ' Hello! Student Council 2, 4 P. T. S. A. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 Pin Committee Band 2 Senior Play Committee 4 Cheerleader 1 Tri-Hi-Y 4 Blue 6? White 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Year Book 4 Various Committees Ring Committee 3 Magazine Drive, Capt. Picture Committee Honor Society 4 Lois lives up to the quotation above. Her pleasant Hello has gained her the title most sociable girl in the class . You ' re sure to succeed in all you undertake, Lois. ALVIN E. HUEBNER, JR. A sportsman to the finish Football, 4 years Pin Committee Haldane Trophy Al ' s quiet, friendly manner has made him one of the most popular members of our class. He is a leader both on the field and off. If he tackles his future with as much determination as he plays football, we are sure he ' ll be a success. Cadets 2 Senior Play PATRICIA J. HUNNIFORD I Light of heart, gay of spirit Basketball 1, 2 Glee Club 1, 4 Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 1 Majorette 2 Girls ' A. A. Irish is one of the light-hearted, carefree members of our class. Nothing seems to worry her. Her cheery good nature and contagious laugh have won her a host of friends. Keep laughing, Irish . Band 2 RICHARD W. INGALLS ' For he ' s a jolly good fellow ' Basketball, 3 Although Dick doesn ' t take his studies too seriously, he pos- s sses a jolly sense of humor. He is also an ardent rooter of the Milwaukee Braves. We will always remember Dick for his friendly ways. Best wishes, Dick, for the future. 28 19 5 4 JOYCE M. IPPOLITO Silence is golden ' Glee Cluh 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Y ' Teens 2 Senior Play Committee 4 Joyce is one of the quietest girls in our class, but don ' t let that fool you. She has given many of her friends a good laugh, especially with those clever cartoons that she can create. Wc are sure that success will be in store for you, Joyce. DOROTHY M. JACOBUCCI Li ed by all who k.now her Majorettes 2, 3, Captain 4 Various Committees Girls ' A. A. 4 Glee Club 4 Everyone will agree that Dot is one of our best natured girls and is always neat. Also, we will always remember Dot for her fine skill in performing as our majorette captain. You did a splendid job, and may you travel far on the road of success. JANICE JANOTKA A helping hand and a uu!Img heart Basketball 1, 2, Y-Tecns 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Committee 4 Tri-Hi-Y 4 Blue H White Staff 4 Year Book Staff 4 Glee Club 4 P. T. S. A. 4 Girls ' A. A. 2, 4 Janice is always ready and willing to help anyone. She is usually busy and always has a warm smile for her friends. May you have all the success in the world, Janice. GAIL E. JARDIS Born with a gift for laughter Glee Club 4 Honor Society 4 Softball 4 Usherette at Student Council Convention Blue White Staff 4 Year Book Staff Girls ' A. A. 4 Various Committees Though Gail was not with us at the beginning of our high school years, she has made many friends since she came here. Her pleasant and merry laugh have brightened up many a classroom. Keep laughing, Gail. ROBERT W. JOHNSON A pleasant future with music ' Cadets 2, 3 Officer 4 Bob ' s character and disposition have at all times been the inspiration among many of his friends. At the talent show he displayed much of his musical talent to many of his friends, which was certainly a surprise to all. No doubt he will go far. Best wishes, Bob. 29 T II S Glee Club 4 Year Book Committee 4 Commencement Usherette 3 PATRICIA HELEN JOYCE Effort leads to success Blue S White Staff 4 Y-Tecns 4 Senior Play Committee 4 Pat is rather difficult to express in words. She is a girl who works for everything she earns. Her infectious smile has won many a true friend. She is a very courteous girl and a lady in every sense of the word. May we add that she is also one of our highest ranking students in the class. Success is definitely yours. Pat. GENEVIEVE KASULONIS A girl of high ideals Majorettes ' . Girls ' A. A. Basketball 2, 3, 4 Blue White 2 A pair of blue eyes, a cheery smile, and a friendly attitude toward everyone characterizes our Gene. We will always re- member this pretty blonde as one of our nicest majorettes. Her diligent application to her studies have brought her success with all of them. Never change, Gen. MARJORIE ELLEN KELLERER A very talented girl with a paint brush D. A. R. Good Citizenship Medal 3 Commencement Usherette 3 Blue White Staff 4 Senior Play Committee Margie is one of our most energetic seniors. She will best be remembered for her talent as an artist and diligence as a student. Success is sure to be hers in her art career. Girls A. A. 4 Senior Honor Society 4 Year Book Staff 4 Various Committees THEOLYN REGIS KENNEDY Better late than never Basketball 2 Glee Club 4 Senior Play 4 Tri-Hi-Y 4 Theo is the type of person who never seems to worry about anything. She is always happy and contented when it comes time to paint or draw. We know Art is power , so the more power to you, Theo. You ' ll go a long way in life, we are sure. ROBERT J. KENT He seems quiet but loo again Cadets 2, 3 Color Guard 4 Senior Play Cast 4 Although Bob seems to be one of the quieter members of out- class, his pleasing manner makes him easy to get along with. Not only is he a brilliant student but also, he is liked by all who know him. With his ability and many assets, he will go far down the road of success. 30 19 5 4 MARILYN E. KENYON Quietness is a virtue Girls ' A. A. 4 Marilyn, quiet and reserved, always has a sunshine bright smile for her many friends. An ardent equestrienne, Marilyn enjoys riding and also does beautiful art-work pertaining to her hobby. We wish you the best of success and happiness in the future. Girls ' A. A. 4 DIANA KEZERIAN ' i uiet and pleasant Glee Club 4 Diana, who appears quiet, always has a pleasant smile for everyone. Her help in making costumes for the senior play was invaluable. Following your graduation, Diana, we hope that you have a most successful career. DORIS A. KIESLING A bright smile and a cheery hi Success will be yours as days go by ' Commencement Usherette 3 Girls ' A. A. 4 Junior Aide 3, 4 Senior Honor Society 4 Various Committees Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Tri-Hi-Y 4 Blue 6? White Staff 4 Senior Play Committee 4 Year Book Staff 4 As we all know, Doris is one of the friendliest girls at M. H. S. She is also one of the smartest. How can we forget her friend- liness in our high school days? Best wishes to a girl who really deserves the best. VAUGHN E. KIZIRIAN Easy is as easy does Cadets 2 Vaughn, happy and carefree, is one of our class artists. He is a jovial fellow with a big smile. This smile, along with an infectious laugh, has won him many friends. Your future is sure to bring success, Vaughn. Ti JOHN R. KONDRY mble never bothers him ' Cadets 2 Although quiet at times, Bob is always ready to laugh. With a happy and trouble-free attitude toward everything, Bob will always have friends. Best of success in your career. 31 T II S JOHN L. KORELISHN This life w most jolly Cadet- 2 John is one of our fun-loving classmates. Although he is quiet with strangers, just wait until you hear him laugh and joke with his friends! Best of success to you, John in the coming years. JOSEPH LaJOlE A friend worth nowing Cadets 2 Various Committees At times Joe may seem serious, but there never is a time when he can ' t smile and joke. For his friends Joe always has a Hi and a grin . With your friendly disposition you are sure to be a success. Best of luck to you, Joe. Ijf wBSl DOROTHY J. LANDRY Happy and neat, attractive and sweet Record Poll Representative 4 Blue fj? White Staff 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Y-Teens 2 Senior Play Committee 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 A well-liked member of our class, Dot is sociable with every- one. Never do you see her but she is smiling, and dressed in the latest vogue. Always keep your pleasant disposition and you will have the best in the future. BERNARD JOSEPH LAVOIE Why care what tomorrow may bring ' Cadets 2 Italian Club 2 One of the happiest members of our class is Bernie. Nothing ever seems to trouble him and he always has a friendly word for everyone. With your happy, carefree attitude you are certain to be a success. PAUL L. LEBOWITZ A regular fellow Cadets 2 Pin Committee 1 Paul, always sporting a large friendly smile, is well-liked by his many friends. At times he can be serious, but these times are few and far between, for Paul likes good times. Keep your friendly personality always and you will be successful. Best of luck. 32 1 9 5 4 JOHN ROBERT LEE Always ready for a good time In our senior year Jack came to Methuen High from Lawrence. He is good-natured and always has some witty remark to make. Best of luck for your success, Jack ELIZABETH J. LEIGH Happy, lively, and full of fun Ring Committee 3 Year Book Staff 4 Senior Honor Society Senior Play Cast 4 Pin Committee 1 Girls ' A. A. 4 One of the peppiest members of our class is a friendly little miss known as Betty. Whenever she is around, you are sure to have fun, for she addes her own special brand of humor to every situation. We know that you, Betty, will make a success of your nursing career. Cadets 2 in our friendship chain Italian Club Treasurer 3 Ben is sendom sad. Since he is naturally nice, he makes friends easily. Laughter and fun follow in his wake. We know he ' ll make a success of his future. PATRICIA JANE LOFTUS Sociable, pleasant, always ready to laugh ' Senior Play Committee 4 Ring Committee 3 Talent Show 3 Blue 6? White Staff 3, 4 Year Book Staff 4 P. T. S. A., Secretary 4 Y-Teens 2, 3 Girls ' A. A. 3, 4 Various Committees Basketball 3 Senior Honor Society Pat ' s cheery smile can be seen from one end of the school to the other. When Pat is near, fun and laughter are always close at hand. A person well worth knowing, she never refuses to lend a helping hand. Success is bound to be hers. ANGELINE J. LONGO It is a friendly heart who has plenty of friends Girls ' A. A. 4 Talent Show 3, 4 Laughter seems to bubble out of Angie . She is always happy and ready for fun. I ' m sure we all agree that a shinning future is ahead for Angie . 33 1I1S PAULINE ANN LUTZ She ' s trim, she ' s neat from her head to her feet Y-Tccns 3 Ring Committee 3 Girls ' A. A. 4 It would he difficult to find a friendlier girl. Pauli always seems to be happy. Her friends are many. Pauli ' s pleasing disposition and sparkling personality will lead her to the door of success. EDWIN CHARLES MacVICAR An excellent medley of seriousness and fun Cadets 2 Mac is a talented cartoonist. Since he has a sharp sense of humor, his comical remarks arc many. He is quiet, carefree, and easy going. He has won many friends and his success is inevitable. Y-Tecns 4 Ring Committee 3 Girls ' A. A. 4 We ' ll always remember Gerry ' s dimples and her pleasing smile. Her gracious manner and winning personality have won her many friends. Stay as you are Gerry, and success is sure to be yours. DOROTHY MARCOUX Of tomorrow she worries not Glee Club 4 Senior Play 4 Dot is a friendly girl with many winning ways. Her flashing smile has caught many an eye. Best of luck in all you may do, Dot. DAVID C. MARGGRAF ' His popularity is well deserved Football 4 Tra( 5. 4 Glee Club 4 A neat appearance, a ready smile, and a sense of humor are associated with Dave, our class sheik. He is liked by everyone and has a host of friends. We seldom see him serious, for he is full of fun. Nothing but success is in Dave ' s future. 34 1 9 5 4 MARGARET MARGGRAF A winning way. a winning smile Dressed so neat, and quite in style Record Poll 4 Blue 6? White Staff 4 Glee Club 4 Y-Teens 2 Girls ' A. A. 4 Senior Play Committee 4 Peg is one of the neatest and best dressed girls in our class. Her gay and happy disposition is known to all. With her many fine qualities, she is sure to be a success. ELLEN J. MARSLAND Silent, sweet and sincere Glee Club I, 4 Girls A. A. 4 Y-Teens 2, 3 Year Book Staff 4 Sweet and obliging, Ellie is always ready to lend a helping hand to everyone. Her pleasing manner and friendly ways have won her a long list of friends. We wish you a lot of success in the future, Ellie . ELAINE MAZZAGLIA Mischief sparkles in her eyes Glee Club 4 Orchestra 1 Senior Play Committee 4 Girl ' s A. A. 4 Elaine is known as a sociable, carefree girl, but is also serious when occasions demand. She is a girl worth knowing and is easy to get along with. May success and happiness be yours in the future. ROSEMARY McCRAW Beauty, charm, and sweetness combined Girls ' A. A. 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Pin Committee Ring Committee 3 Class Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4 Y-Teens 2, 4 Majorette 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 1 Year Book Staff 4 Rosemary needs no introduction at Tenney High. She is neat, good-natured, and is an active member of our class. Her ap- pearance in the senior play revealed her acting ability. Rose- mary is a person worth knowing. Your pretty smile and friend- liness will brighten the future for you. Basketball 1, DOROTHY McGIBBON ' Light of heart, gay of spirits ' Girls ' A. A. 4 Dot , although quiet in appearance, is really full of fun. You may be sure that she is always ready to lend a helping hand where it is needed. She has proved to be a true friend to those who know her well. May your future he a happy one, Dot . 35 r ii JOSEPH A. MESSINA ' Why worry what tomorrow brings ' Vano Baseball 1 Cadets 2 Joe needs no introduction to his fellow classmates, great kick out of life and is always ready to laugh, scs a ready wit that has livened many a classroom, to you. Football 2 Committees He gets a He posses- Good luck To b Talent Show 4 Year Book Staff NANCY MESSINA friendly is to have friends Y-Teens 3, Treasurer 4 Girls A. A. 4 President of Italian Club 4 Nancy ' s friendly manner and sweet disposition have won her many friends. She has proven herself a loyal friend to all who know her Whatever your ambitions, Nancy, we wish you lots of luck. JANET L. MEYER Music hath charms ' Talent Show 3, 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Lawrence ' s loss was Methuen ' s gain when Janet came to us in her junior year. Her friendly smile and sunny disposition are but two of her many fine qualities. We have all enjoyed her talent for playing the accordion. May your life be as gay as your music, Janet. FRANK J. MISTAL, JR. A fellow of few words is he ' Football 1, 2 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 Cadets 2 Various Committees talkative fellow except when he is in the He appears unconcerned but where excite- ment is, he may be found in the midst of it. Whatever Mitch ' s ambition, he is sure to be a success. Mitch is not a midst of his friends. LENORE E. MORASSE Sweet and neat Talent Show 2 Glee Club 1 Y-Teens 3, 4 Editor-in-Chief Blue White 4 Ring Committee 3 Pin Committee 1 Orchestra 1 Good Citizenship Award 2 Picture Committee 4 One of the sweetest girls in our class, Lenore is best remem- bered for her charm and pleasing disposition. She is ever ready nd a helping hand. With these assets, she is sure to be a to le success 36 1 9 5 4 CAROLYN MORRISETTE ' It ' s nice to oc natural when vou ' re naturally nice ' Blue 6? White 4 Basketball 2 Girls ' A. A. 2, 4 Senior Play Committee 4 Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1 Whenever you hear laughter, look for Carol. Her friendly ways and winning attitude make her a person worth knowing. Carol ' s cheerful conversation has brightened many a day. We arc sure you will be a success. SANDRA JEAN NASSAR Wfiv worry what tomorrow will bring 7 Basketball 2 Y-Teens Blue 6? White 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Committee 4 Sandy is a girl who likes a good time and her presence livens the corridors of M. H. S. Her taste in clothes is admired by many. Good luck in the future, Sandy ! Girls ' A. A. 2, Glee Club 4 CAMILLE M. NICOLOS1 Clothes ma e the woman as well a: Talent Show 2 Glee Club 4 Y-Teens 2, Girls ' A. A. Camille is one of the neatest and besst dressed girls in the class. She is always right in style. Her friends are many and are sure to increase in number in the years ahead. JANIS LEE NOLET A smile on her lips and in her eyes Y-Tcens 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Senior Play 4 Junior Aid 3, 4 Tri-Hi-Y President 4 Junior Usherettes 3 Janis is well known for her winning smile and her sincerity. M. H. S. will lose and ambitious student and the nursing pro- fession will gain by its loss. Good luck, Jan! Try-Hy-Y 4 Year Book Staff 4 Nancy is noted for her sparkling smile and pleasing personal- ity. An enthusiastic supporter of all school activities, she is ways ready to lend a helping hand. We arc sure she will be great success in her chosen career. 37 T II S Football 1, 2 JOSEPH T. O ' BRIEN A little worl{, a lot of play Cadets 1, 2 Joe is a carefree and athletic fellow with lots of friends. His ide remarks have brightened many a classroom. Success is sure to be yours, Joe. BEN F. OLDFIELD Mischief ts his delight Football 2, 3 Gol f 2, 3, 4 Cadets 2, 3 When Ben graduates, M. H. S. will be a quieter place. He can be found wherever there is noise and excitement. He ' s al ' ways good for a laugh, but has proved he can be an efficient worker. Success will come your way, Ben. RICHARD F. OLEFEROWICZ i uiet, but full of fun Cadets 2, 3 Although Dick doesn ' t usually have too much to say, he still has gained many friends through his friendly personality. Here s to a bright future, Dick. GLADYS A. PELLETIER Full of fun is she Basketball 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Cheerleader 3 Girls ' A. A. 2, 3, 4 Dolly ' s pleasing ways and good sense of humor have won her many friends. Her witty remarks and laughter brighten up many a class Good luck and friends are in your future, Dolly. Basketball 4 Ring Committee 3 Golf 3, 4 Tom is a light-hearted, easy going type of guy and one of the real wits of the senior class. Don ' t think, though, that he s play and no work. When Tom wants to buckle down he can be very serious about his work. Keep your friendly air and success is yours, Tom. 38 19 5 4 ELAINE J. PIERCE In our age most rare - - simplicity Talent Show 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Elaine is a perfect sport. Her chief occupation is fun, both making it and enjoying it. She leaves in our memory buoyant humor and charming personality. Her dancing is the interest of the hour. We all wish you the best of luck, and we are con- vinced that your success and happiness are inevitable. ROBERT P. PINCHESKY Happy am I, from all care free, Why can ' t they all be contented liJ e me? Band 4 Bob maintains that he was led to Tenney under the illusion of a good time. He may be sadder, but wiser. This garrulous and jovial youth has won popularity among all his colleagues. His whimsical moods deceive us, but his mind is really serious. Boh, may all your wishes be realized. ELEANOR POWELL It ' s nice to be ndtural when you ' re n iturallv nice Glee Club 4 Y ' Teens 2 Girls ' A. A. 4 A serene, unaffected little miss is she who captivates us when she smiles. Her geniality has won her many friends, and her personality spells success. Good luck, Elbe, in whatever you undertake. JAMES R. PRESS, JR. Happv am I, from care I ' m free Baseball 1 Cadets 2 Football Manager 2 Boys ' State Wherever there ' s mischief and laughter, you ' ll be sure to find Jim. One of the most carefree students at M. H. S., Jim has a serious side, too. You deserve the best, Jim. JOANNE MARIE RAMASKA Little girl Senior Play Committee 4 Junior Usherettes 5 Joannie is a carefree with a turned-up nose Girls ' A. A. 4 laugh lght-hearted girl. Her pleasant and good nature have wop her many friends. Good luck in your nursing career, Joannie . Wc know you ' ll he a success. 39 T 11 S RICHARD J. RATTE A friend worth having Dick is a fellow well-known to everyone at M. H. S. His good looks and friendly smile have won him many a friend. With .1 personality such as yours, Dick, you arc sure to be a success in whatever you do in the future. JOAN BARBARA RENNER J Jedt, quiet and considerate ' Glee Club 4 Year Book Staff 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Ring Committee 3 Senior Play Committee 4 Joan appears quiet at first glance, but look again. You ' ll find she ' s a fun-loving, cheery miss. A happy life filled with friend- ships is assured for you, Joan. CLARA ANN RHODES i uiet and sweet ' ' Y-Teens 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Senior Play Committee 4 Clara is a sweet miss who is known by all her classmates. Al- though she is rather quiet, she has a pleasing disposition. Stay as nice as you arc, Clara, and you ' re sure to be a success. BAXTER PAUL RICHARDSON Full oj fun, full of life Cadets 2 Football 4 Bucky is a fellow who needs no introduction. His good looks and sparkling personality are known to all. His even disposition and winning smile have helped him to win a host of loyal friends. Keep your excellent qualities and success will be your, Bucky. PATRICIA A. RILEY As gay as the flowers in spring Talent Show 3 Senior Play Committee 4 Pin Committee 1 Y-Teens 3 Girls ' A. A. 4 Orchestra 1, 2 She always has Pat is a girl who has added a lot to M. H. S a gay laugh and friendly word for all. Your pleasing ways are sure to bring you success in all your undertakings, Pat. 40 1 9 5 4 MARY PATRICIA RIZKALLAH A friend indeed Y-Teens 2 Year Book Staff 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Senior Play Committee4 Mary is truly a friend worth having. Her happy smile and pleasant ways are sure to bring her success in the future. Best of luck to a really nice girl! CAROL J. ROBINSON Happy and gay is she Blue White 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Senior Play Committee 4 A cheery hello and a bright smile describe Carol perfectly. Her happy-go-lucky ways have surely won her many friends dur- ing her high school days. May all your future days be just as happy and successful, Carol. ELEANOR M. ROOKS Sweet, neat and personality plus! Glee Club 1, 4 Band 1, 2, 3 Ring Committee 3 Girls ' A. A. 4 Blue White 3, 4 Year Book Staff 4 Pin Committee 1 Usherette Commencement 3 Senior Play 4 Orchestra We will always remember Ellie for her attractive clothes and pleasant ways. Always ready with a helping hand, she is truly admired by all. May you be successful in all that you undertake, Ellie. ROBERT D. ROSE When you ' re smiling ' Football 4 Baseball 4 Senior Play 4 Bob came to us from Punchard in his senior year. His sense of humor and friendly smile have won him scores of friends. His splendid work on the gridiron will never be forgotten. May you always stay as you are, Bob. DOROTHY E. RUEDIGER Laugh anii be merry Glee Club 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Dot ' s laugh, witty sayings, and constant chatter have gained her many friends. She is able to give and take a good joke and has brightened many a dull moment. May the future hold suc- cess for you, Dot. 41 T II S WILLIAM SAAB Ready, willing and able Golf 2. 3 Senior Play (stage manager) 4 Italian Club 3 Genial, industrious and capable arc three adjectives which describe Bill very well. His desire to help has won him many true fn nds. Best of luck in your chosen career, Bill. Cadets 2, 3 Orchestra 1, 2, 4 J. PETER SAALFRANK Jest and youthful jollity Basketball 1 Baseball 1 Cadets 2 Pete is a constant entertainer with his witticisms and pranks. The combination of his aimiability and droll sense of humor form a personality which many admire, but few possess. Pete, you can ' t do anything but succeed. JOHN J. SanANTONIO For argument is but the ey to nowledge Cadets 2 Italian Club 3, 4 Happy, smiling Johnny travels gaily on his way without a care in the world. Seriousness seems not to have found its way into his carefree character. Armed with his good-nature, Johnny is sure to make his rank in the future. ANGELA LOUISE SAPUPPO She is all gentleness, all gaiety Blue White 4 Year Book Staff 4 Senior Play Committee 4 Italian Club 2 Quiet and conscientious, Angie seems somewhat out of place in these days of rush and turmoil. Her simple manners and gra- ciousness have won her many a friend. Stay as nice as you are, Angela, and you are sure to find happiness. ALFRED A. SAVARD The man ( independent mind Cadets 2 Tall rangy, and naturally quiet, one is surprised to discover th: amount of fun and frolic which Al carries beneath his sober mien. His optimism and good humor are bound to carry him successfully through life. 42 1 9 5 4 DONALD E. SCHMOTTLACH A friend in need is a friend indeed Basketball 1 Baseball 2 Talent Show 2, 4 Cadet Officer 4 Cadets 2, 4 Ring Committee 3 Senior Play 4 Color Guard 3 Good Citizenship Award 3 Don ' s role in the Senior Play proved him a good actor, but his friendship is the real thing. He always has time to spare for a friend. He has an energetic personality and is an ambitious student. You ' ll go far, Don. ROBERT A. SCHWARTZ A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of mffn Cadets 2, 4 Cadet Officer 4 Whenever Bob is around, some unsuspecting person is sure to receive a hearty slap on the back. He has brought flavor to our high school life. His infinite store of wit has won him a multitude of friends. Here ' s wishing you success, Bob. NORMAN A. SHAW ' Not a care in the world Football 1, 2, Baseball 1 Cadets 2 Italian Club 3 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2 Track 3, 4 Ring Committee 3 Boy ' s State Happy-go-lucky, always smiling, Norm is ready at all times to do his share. He has displayed the makings of a great ath- lete. He is determination and aggressiveness personified. This he proved time and again on the gridiron. Live up to our ex- pectations, Norm, and we ' ll be well satisfied. ANN P. SIMONIAN Coo!, calm and collected Y-Teen 4 Year Book Staff 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Ann is quiet in school, but her friends know that she is lots of fun. She will always be well liked wherever she goes. Good luck to you, Ann. GEORGE SIMONIAN, JR. A friend to all Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Ring Committee 3 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Various Committees George may be short in stature, but he is long on pep and personality. His friends arc many and his friendliness unlimited. Wo wish you nothing but the best, George. 43 T II S FRANCES CHRISTINE SLACK Kind and considerate Orchestra 1, 4 Blue White Staff 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Glee Club 4 Tn-Hi-Y 4 Pin Committee 1 Various Committees Frances stays within her own circle of friends, and they can attest to her all round good qualities. We are certain she will attain her goal in life, whatever it may he. Good luck, Frances. EDWARD J. SPERLING Silence is golden Basketball 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 A tall stature and quiet manner make Ed a welcome addition everywhere he goes. His easygoing nature is an asset in sports and in school. He is an all-American boy in every way. Loads of luck, Ed, in whatever you choose to do. ROBERT ST. GERMAINE With malice toward none Cadets 2 Bob is a quiet and sincere young man who speaks his mind. He has a long list of loyal friends and is sure to win many more. Stay as you are and success is yours, Bob. JOSEPH R. STANLEY Right as ram Cadet Officer 4 Track 2 Ring Committee 3 Joe is a good person to know and is lots of fun. Among h ' s accomplishments through his high school years one must list the great number of friends he has acquired. Good luck, Joe. ROBERT M. STEVENS Slow but sure Football 1 Cadet Officers 4 Anyone who is even slightly acquainted with Bob knows that his first love is sleep. He is, however, wide awake when he ' s putting his cadets through their paces. We know success will be his in the future. 44 19 5 4 BARBARA HELEN STOEHRER Glee Club 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Barb is really one of our more serious students, but to those who know her, she is full of fun and good humor. A loyal and steadfast friend is Barb . She proved she could act in the Sen- ior Play. Look out Broadway! There is no doubt that Barb will succeed in anything she pursues. DOROTHY RUTH STUART Friendship is worth more than now edge Band 1, 2 Orchestra 1 Though quiet in appearance, Dot enjoys her share of the fun. She is good-natured and always ready to give a helping hand. Dot has a pleasant word and sunny smile for everyone. We are sure that she will continue to evoke the friendship of her as- sociates in the future. BEVERLY ANN TAYLOR Mischief sparkles m her eyes ' Y-Tecns 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Committee Bev has a very pleasant appearance and a cheerful heart. She is an active miss with a long list of friends. A warm hello and a big smile greet you when Bev approaches. Best of luck in the future. Girls A. A. 4 Various Committees NANCY HELEN TAYLOR A pleasing way wins a friend each day Glee Club 4 Y-Teens 2, 3 Orchestra 1 Girl ' s A. A. 4 Nancy is a pretty blonde liked by all. She is ever ready to contribute her humor to a class. Nancy ' s pleasing smile and eagerness to help will bring many friendships in the future. ANGELA TERRAZANO Laughing eyes reflect d cheerful soul Italian Club Treasurer 2, 3 Y-Teens 2, 3 Glee Club 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Various Committees Angie is a light hearted and carefree student. She loves fun and knows how to create it. Her genial nature will aid her in the future. Best of luck, Angie . . £ 45 T II S Track 2, 3, 4 Don is a sociable fellow well liked by all. He may seem to be the quiet type, but wherever there is fun to be had you can be sure he is getting his share. Don will be a definite asset to Uncle Sam ' s navy. Smooth sailing, Don. LOUISE CARLA TOWNE Laugh and the world laughs with you Y-Teens 2, 3 Band 1, 2 Girls ' A. A. 4 Senior Play Committee 4 Wherever Buzzy is there is sure to be fun and laughter. Gay, light-hearted and mischievous, she is liked by all. Many a classroom has been livened by her witty remarks. Lots of luck in the future, Buzzy. RICHARD E. VanHAUVART 7s(o worries have I Dick has a carefree attitude and genial attitude. He is never seen without a beat up old car. His hobby seems to be buying and selling them as quickly as he can. Best of luck, Dick. I u , ' ■ Italian Club 3 JOHN S. VASTA Success is won by honest toil Various Committees John is one of the friendliest fellows in the senior class. He has a hello for everyone. He has proved to be a loyal friend to all who know him. We wish you success in whatever you do, John. JOAN M. WADLIN ' Lovely to loo at delightful to noi With a radiant smile and eyes aglow Y-Teens 2, 3 Year Book Staff 4 Senior Play 4 Glee Club 4 Blue White 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Ring Committee 3 Joan ' s lovely blue eyes and sweet smile along with her friendly ways have won for her a long list of friends. She is ever active in school affairs and can always be counted on to help. We wish you all the luck in the world, Joan, you certainly deserve it. 46 1 9 5 4 MARY PATRICIA WAITKEVITCH Laughing and gay she goes on her way Glee Club 1, 4 Y-Teens 2, 3 Girls ' A. A. 4 Pat is a friendly and happy-go-lucky miss. Her pleasant per- sonality is the reason for her having acquired so many friends. We wish her the best of luck in the future. THOMAS F. WARD Why worry about tomorrow Cadets 2 Tom ' s easy-going nature is his trademark. Though his studies don ' t seem to bother him to any extent, he has his serious mo- ments. Best to you, Tom, in all you do. PHYLLIS BARBARA WIKLUND Music hath charms Glee Club 4 Talent Show 2 Girls ' A. A. 4 Phyllis is determined to make a success of everything she un- dertakes. Her schoolwork, piano lessons and singing come first with her. Best of luck to you, Phyllis. MARIANNE F. WILLIAMS Smile ' , smile, smile Orchestra 1 Year Book Staff 4 Girls ' A. A. 4 Marianne, quiet and unassuming, but her cheery smile draws people to her. This is, no doubt, the reason for her many friend- ships. We wish you nothing but the best, Marianne. Class President 1, 2, Baseball 1 Talent Show 2, 3, 4 Blue 6=? White 4 Year Book Staff 4 Record Poll Committee Picture Committee Football 1 Golf 2 Cadets 2, 3 Ring Committee 3 Pin Committee 1 Senior Play -Magazine Drive Captain Chairman By-Laws Committee, P. T. S. A. Dick could well be called Mr. Class of 54 ' . He has been our president for four years and is ever working for the good of the class. Through force of habit Dick is sure to make a success of his future. 47 T II S RUTH MARY WILSON Silence is golden Girls ' A. A. 4 Ruth is one ol the more reserved members of our class. Her quiet manner and good disposition have won her many friends. Stay as nice as you arc, Ruth, and your future happiness is assured. ALAN F. WORMALD Hdppy and. from care I ' m free As long as Anita sits near to me ' Football Baseball Talent Show 4 Track 4 Year Book Staff 4 Picture Committee 4 Handsome Al needs no introduction to his classmates. He is a popular member of our class of ' 54 ' and a fine athlete. He also proved himself to be quite an entertainer in the Talent Show. Al ' s neatness and friendly manner have made him liked by all. Best of luck to a wonderful guy. Majorettes 2 Girls ' A. A. 2, 4 PATRICIA WRIGELY Petite and charming as can be Y-Tccns 3 Year Book Staff 4 Senior Play Committee 4 Pat ' s good nature and friendly ways have served her in good stead. Although she appears quiet, her friends will attest to the fact that she has her noisy side. Lots of luck, Pat. MELVIN EDWARD ZAFT Free as the breeze Cadet Officer 4 The first thing you notice about Mel is the devilish twinkle in his eyes. Mischievous and gay are adjectives which describe him perfectly. He has a host of friends and is sure to make many more. Editor-in-Chief — Year Book Staff 4 Senior Play 4 Ring Committee 3 Pin Committee 1 Picture Committee 4 Captain — Magazine Drive 1 S. A. Master of Ceremonies at Christmas Program To find a better student than Phil would be a difficult task. His conscientious work is sure to be rewarded. His sparkling personality, too, will make him go far. May the future hold the realization of all your ambitions, Phil. Class Treasurer 3, 4 Football 4 Glee Club 4 Blue White Staff 4 Senior Honor Society Talent Show 4 Executive Council of P. T. 48 19 5 4 JOSEPH ZAPPOLA ' An all ' round good fellow Track 2 Italian Club 3 Zip is one of the quieter members of the class and a serious student. This industrious and aimiable lad is sure to find hap- piness in the future. ALBERT STANLEY ASHBURN, JR. A Very sociable fellow Cadets 2 Here is as nice a fellow as one would want to meet. He possesses many fine qualities. You ' re sure to be a success in the future, Al. MILLICENT ANN BARDEEN Better late than never Glee Club The clock in Mr. Rushton ' s second period law class was al- ways right, for it was set by Milly ' s entrance at nine-thirty. Best of luck in future years. JOHN ROBERT BRADLEY For he ' s a jolly good fellow Decorating Committees Cadets 2 Jack is easy going and well liked by all. If there is any mis- chief in any of his classes, you can be sure that Jack is in on it. Best of luck to a fellow who is sure to succeed. LOIS E. EATON Li ed by all who now her Girls A. A. 4 Lois is one of the quieter members of the senior class, but don ' t let her silence deceive you. She has a pleasant hello for everyone, and is willing to give a helping hand to those who need it. We are confident that Lois will be a success in what- ever she seeks. CHARLES ALBERT LaROCOUE Merrily on his way Football manager 2, 3, 4 Basketball Manager 2. J, 4 Cadets 2 Glee Club 4 Chink, throughout high school, has always been a booster for oui Athletic teams, for at most sports events you will find him working as the team manager. Best of luck in the future to a well-deserving classmate. ALTHEA SMITH Out of sight, but not out of mind While Smitty was with us at M. H. S. her charming man- ner and pleasant personality won for her a host of loyal friends. We were all sorry when she left us in December to move to Washington, D. C. Best of luck to you! 49 T II S Class Ollicete President— Richard Wilson Vice President Raymond Carpenito Secretary — Rosemary McCraw Treasurer Philip Zanfagna 19 5 4 Ljladuaticn Honote ' 954 VALEDICTORIAN Ralph Drew SALUTATORIAN . Elizabeth Dawson HONOR ESSAY Lenore Morasse Class L a j ORATION Philip Zanfagna CLASS HISTORY Doris Riesling CLASS POEM Dorothy Stuart CLASS PROPHECY Marilyn Hanson Robert Rutterworth CLASS WILL . Ralph Day Patricia Joyce CLASS SONG . Patricia Joyce PRESIDENT ' S ADDRESS Richard Wilson 51 T H S President ' s Gddless .Mr. Sturke, members of the School Committee, Mr. Bagnell, members of the Faculty, parents, relatives and friends, we, the Senior Class, cordially extend to you a warm welcome on this, the first Class Day exercise to ho held in this beautiful new Tenney High School. We are singularly honored to he the first class to graduate from here. Time has passed swiftly and now we must leave our beloved school. My classmates and I have a feeling of gratitude we would like to express at this time to Mr. Skillings, Mr. Bagnell, our teachers, parents, and spiritual leaders. As we each travel our separate way, we will still carry as our motto By Wisdom and Courage, and look upon these exercises as a wonderful climax to our happy associations. Richard S. Wilson President 52 1 9 5 4 Gddless to the Unde ' xjladuates The Class of 1954 of Tenney High School is about to venture into a world which is insecure, to face a future which is uncertain, and to enter a life which is unpredictable- We shall he thrown into a society which is in constant threat of war and mass slaughter brought about by man ' s, own unwillingness to trust, to dare, and to believe; a society which says, Every man for himself; The survival of the fittest; Lie if you must, cheat if you can do so without getting caught, step on someone if you have to, but always get ahead! This same society is trying to heal the wounds of the work! while internal corruption is eating away at its own vitals. This same society believes in social drinking, despite the histor- ical proof and the plain facts that liquor is an even bigger threat to our civilization than Communism. It is a society that says, Follow the crowd and be popular no matter what the cost. In view of these facts, what hope can we have for the future? Simply this: that God has given man the resources of mind and material that have brought him into this complex, modern age, clearly indicates that man has tremendous, God-given potentialities. It is the vigor, the de- termination, and the faith of youth which can release these potentialities- The task of raising the moral standards of our society rests pre-eminently on the shoulders of its youth. Furthermore, every noble advance in the history of mankind was first a faint idea in the mind of one person, and was usually carried out through the influence of a small minority. What a person believes, and what he is determined to do about his convictions establishes a poten- tiality which can change the world. This is important, for the seniors to remember, but just as important for the underclassmen to understand, because the principles adopted by an individual during the early years of his development, specifically in high school, guide and shape the later years of maturity and power. We must acquire ideals, not merely to hold them in our mind, but to use them as incentives in creating a sincere and sympathetic relation- ship with all men, bar none- Too often we have overlooked the simple, but all important lessons of love, and faith, and trust in all human beings. We must learn to cherish and practice kindness, friendship, and high regard for all races, colors, and creeds. However, to recognize that the moral and social standards of our day will never meet our modern need and are contradictory to the will of (iod, and to learn to hold sacred the high ideals of love, will usually mean to take our place with the minority and to go against the will of the crowd. Hid, again, no worthy goal is ever easily attained. We must, in plain words, stand out and stand up for what we believe! Abraham Lincoln, whose genius defies analysis, never compromis- ed on a moral question. One evening when President Lincoln and his 53 T H S cabinet were meeting in Washington, he,said, Gentlemen, the hour has struck; this country cannot endure half slave and half free! Mr. Stanton and Mr. Chase exclaimed, Oh, Mr. Lincoln, let ' s nol do that ! We can compromise some way. To this, Abraham Lincoln replied with an eloquence derived only from an honest simplicity, and a truly humhle sincerity that far out- shone the clever and educated minds of his cabinet, Compromise on a moral question? Good night, gentlemen. He proceeded to his bedroom and fell upon his knees in prayer to God. He then arose and sat at his desk. When the mists of dawn were rising over Washington, he went to bed. On his desk was the draft of the EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION. Abraham Lincoln acted upon what he believed in spite of the pop- ular opinion against him and contrary to the strict advice of his cabinel and of politicians. The underclassmen at Tenney High School have the opportunity to begin making a better world right here in our own high school. Ahra- ham Lincoln would have walked forty miles a day if he could have had the chance, which we take so much for granted, of attending such a beautiful and well-equipped institution of learning as Tenney High School. You who are fortunate enough to return should express your sincere appreciation of this privilege by showing true school spirit, which will reveal itself in honest and meaningful respect and high regard for the school and its faculty, and in appreciation of your educational op- portunities. This appreciation and respect should produce a voluntary obedience to all of the regulations, made for your own protection and welfare. You ought, moreover, to see that the Senior Honor Society is established and given whole-hearted support. Underclassmen, I call upon you to dedicate yourselves to this mo- mentous task right now, right here, in Tenney High School, Methuen, Massachusetts; to fulfill your obligations, and to cherish the rich liber- ties of America, liberties which are in such grave danger both from within a nd without. May you begin to raise the moral standards, and to estsahlish ideals of right behavior in your school, your own town, and your own home, in preparation for the leadership and the respon- sihilities that will he yours tomorrow. -Philip Zanfagna 54 19 5 4 Class Histolii Before you is the first graduating class of the Tenney High School. Pensive now are they, for all too soon their high school days will reach their climax graduation. But before we look ahead to the future, let us reminisce of the past. In the fall of 1951, leaving our junior high school graduation and diplomas behind us, we took our first hesitant steps along the esplanade to the Edward F. Searles High School. It seemed to us that we found safety and refuge only among our classmates, for together we felt more safe against the overwhelming and pompons npperclassmen. Not only was it difficult to become accustomed to the seniors and juniors, but we also had to acquaint ourselves with new teachers, and different corri- dors and classrooms. Amidst all of this new confusion we were called out on the lawn for our first assembly, as a result of which we elected Class President, Rich- ard Wilson; Vice-president, Raymond Carpenito; Secretary, Rosemary McCraw; Treasurer, Ralph Day; and as Student Council members Lois Himmer and Scott (riles. For the first time we began to feel as if we were meant to have a part in the affairs of our school. On a Friday night in October, we as Sophomores, were officially welcomed into the high school by the upperclassmen at the Sophomore Reception. The evening included an entertainment, refreshments, and dancing, and all who attended will never forget this cordial greeting. Winter! February! Our first Talent Show! How proud we were to see members of our class in competition with the other classes! Although we still were being thought of as the young Sophomores, two of our classmates, Barbara DeLuca and Lenore Morasse, won first place in this mid-winter event. Winter quickly turned to spring, and then it was June. At the tra- ditional lawn assembly the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Medals were awarded to Lenore Morasse and Bobert Butterworth for their outstanding char- acter, good sportsmanship, cooperation, and scholarship. Now our Sophomore year came to a close and we were anxiously awaiting our Junior year, and in the future, a new high school. With the coming of autumn, once again we walked the corridors of the Edward F. Searles High School, but now with a more confident step, for we were Juniors, upperclassmen, and we had a goal to strive for. Our first task was the election of officers. Those chosen to lead out- class were President, Richard Wilson; Vice-President, Raymond Carpen- ito; Secretary, Rosemary .McCraw; Treasurer, Philip Zanfagna; and as Student Council members Robert Clarke, Robert Gilbert and Scott (dies. 55 T II S At last the long-awaited time to select our class ring arrived. This choice was most important to us, for we now knew that we would not graduate from the Searlcs High School, hut rather from the proposed Tenney High School. We selected an onyx-centered gold ring, set of by a gold M, inscribed with the facade of the Tenney High School. Soon it was June and our class was filled with mixed emotions. Sad were those last weeks of June, for not only would our Junior year reach its conclusion, hut we realized that many of us would never again step foot in our tradition-filled Searles High School. Yes, we were sad to leave our high school, hut beneath this sadness there was a tinge of eager expectancy for the glorious year before us — our Senior year in a new high school. At the last Senior Chapel assemhly on the Searles High School lawn, the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Medals were given to Marjorie Kellerer and Donald Schmottlach. For the last time as a class we viewed the sloping green lawn, the ivy-covered stone wall, the es- planade, and standing majestically above this picturesque setting, our first high school. With sadness we left those hallowed, ivy-covered walls. Autumn came a crisp, sunshine-bright September day. Friends and classmates were strolling up the winding driveway to our inspiring Tenney High School. Needless to say, all of us were impressed by this modernistic structure which awaited our class. It was with the antici- pation of a glorious year coming that we entered this building. Once our busy schedule had started we had our class elections for the last time. We reelected the previous officers and added to the Stud- ent Council Elaine Caliri and Lois Himmer. We gave our official welcome to the two new classes at the Fresh- man and Sophomore reception in the late fall. On December 18, the curtain in the Tenney High School auditorium rose for the first time. The occasion was the presentation of our Senior ( ' lass Play, which the cast had been rehearsing for many weeks under the competent direction of Mrs. Frances A. Richardson. We ' ve never had so much fun Ever Since Eve! Throughout the winter months our basketball teams did much to improve our school spirit, for ours were most successful teams; the boys ' team winning seventeen games and participating in the Tech Tourney, and the girls ' team, under the captainship of Shirley Fargen, the state high scorer, being undefeated. Once again in February we had our annual Talent Show — this year Fred Godfrey ' s Talent Scouts. The role of Mr. Godfrey was taken by our ever-fun-loving classmate, Frederic Arold. To represent us at the Student Good Government Day in Boston, the school elected Shirley Fargen. Later she and Donald Schmottlach were selected as the recipients of the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Medals for their proven scholarship and sportsmanship. 56 19 5 4 At a class meeting early in March plans were made for our gradua- tion festivities. Announced to have graduation parts were Ralph Drew, valedictorian; Bette Dawson, salutatorian; and Lenore Morasse, honor essayist. Lavish plans were made for our prom, and Philip Zanfagna was elected editor of our yearhook, The Torch. Since there were many expenses involved in these activities the Seniors sold magazine subscriptions, served a P.T.A. supper, and spo nsored the Spring Frolid Dance to defray costs. The forty-eighth annual Military Hall was a highlight of the spring season. For weeks cadets had been practicing their precision drills to he performed at this event. The climax of the evening was a grand march led by Cadet Colonel Robert Hadfield and Elaine Fluet. Social affairs now came in rapid succession — the Physical Education Demonstration and Dance, the Teachers ' and Students ' Basketball (lame, and the Rand Concert and Dance. Our Senior year was coming to its close. For weeks we had been practicing our graduation music and soon we would sing these songs for the last time. Will we ever forget our Senior Prom? Our gym was transformed into a fairyland of color and light, and happy couples danced to the music of Rill Lawrence ' s orchestra. Afterward, accompanied by the fanfare of a police escort and radio interviews, we adjourned to the Pal- ace Theatre where we were shown a premiere movie. The finishing touch was a turkey dinner and professional entertainment. On Sunday, June 13, our impressive Raccalaureate service was held in the First Congregational Church. Today is Class Day. We are yet to reach the climax of our high school days graduation. Yes, we ' ve encountered difficulties and hard work, but with them we have been able to blend fun and friendships. Now as the first graduating class of the Tenney High School, we take with us the memories of past experiences and we go forward with a bright vision of achievement. Doris A. Kiesling 57 T H S Ike iAass [ obkec i Setting Club 15 Time 1964 Bob: Hi, Mai! What arc you doing at Club 15? I thought you were living in California. Mai: Hi! I just arrived in town for a short visit, (lolly, it ' s good to see someone I know. Boh: Did you come by plane? Mai: Yes! There were quite a few of our classmates working for the airlines. Elaine Fluet, Pat Hunniford, Eleanor Powell and Pat Loftus were airline hostesses. Joe Stanley, the pilot, and his co-pilot, Bob Stevens, guided the plane across the states. Boh Kent is the chief me- chanic at the airport in Timbuktu. Jimmy Press and Pete Saalfrank put the nuts in the planes at the same airport. Hasn ' t Methuen changed a lot since we graduated ten years ago! Boh: Mai, how do you like the way our old Brown Derby has been fixed up? I hear that Nancy Nowell is the owner of this restaurant. Mai: She must be responsible for those velvet covers on the stools by the counter. The extension out back is enormous to accommodate the increase in trade. Bob: Say, isn ' t that Billy Gibson working as chief cook and bottle washer? Mai: Yes. Here comes Janet Meyer to take our orders. She ' s working here to make a few extra pennies for her twins. Joe Messina and Jim DiGloria are also working in the kitchen. Ex-service man Bob Costa is putting dishes away on the high shelves. Boh: Look! There ' s Fay Fitzpatrick, Bosemary McCraw, Joan Andrew, Frances Slack, Joan YVadlin and Bette Dawson having a first- class gab fest in that booth over there. The six of them are elementary teachers in this vicinity. Here comes Ricky Hargreaves, Bill Saab, Ron- ny Cyr and Adrien Dionne all decked out in their service uniforms. They must be home on leave. Mai: 1 hear that you had charge of setting up television sets in each room of the High School. Bob: Jerry Donovan helped me install them. Perhaps the students will he able to watch Ed Sperling pitch against the Yankees next week. Mai: Has our high school changed much since we graduated ten years ago? 58 1 9 5 4 Bob: They ' ve built a new addition on the south end of the school to accommodate the pupils. Our old friend Hob Clarke had charge of the new construction. He certainly did a good job on the swimming pool. Mai: A swimming pool! Hob: Yes. Jinkie LaRocque is the swimming instructor. Hob Gil- bert is the physical education director, and Edwin Cunha is the football coach. Mai: I understand that Shirley Fargen is the new history teacher, and helps to coach the girls ' basketball team. Margie Kellerer is the art supervisor and John Vasta is the Mechanical Drawing teacher. Lois Himmer and Fred Cooke have also joined the faculty. Hob: Wait till you see Dick Ingalls making his billions as the head janitor! Tomorrow night Hob Johnson and his Melodious Melancholies are supplying the music for a dance in the gym. Hob Hose and Elaine Pierce are doing a ballet number in the entertainment. Also, Phyllis Wiklund is singing a solo. The new night club owner, Bennie Licciar- dello is going to be the M.C. I heard that Dick Ratte is making one final attempt to plant a lawn in the front of the school. Mai: Angela Terrazzano is the bookkeeper and Dot Ruediger is t he secretary in the principal ' s office. Tom Ward directs Boudreau ' s and Van Houvart ' s hot rods in the parking lot. Hob: Alan Cohen is the busy school doctor with Jo Anne Ramaska and Lois Eaton working as the school nurses. Salvatore Coco is the school dentist with Pat Joyce as his assistant. Mai: In a few years Vi and Jim DeMarco ' s children will be attend- ing this school. I understand that Mary Rizkallah is going to be the newspaper reporter for the show tomorrow night. In her scientific column in last night ' s paper she stated that Fred Arold was doing scien- tific research on the Tse Tse Fly. When asked about his work he said, No ' splanations. Hob: Fred was always doctoring up something or other. In her column last week she said that Dorothy Jacobucci was attracting mil- lions to Liberace ' s concerts by lighting the candles on the piano. In the News Notes she stated that Eleanor Rooks was an interpreter in the U.N. Joyce Ippolito draws the cartoons for the comic page. One of her best comic strips is Hob Collier ' s Space Patrol. Dick Auhert works in the printing office, too. Mai: Has Janice Jauotka or Terry Babish asked you for a blood donation for the American Red Cross Blood Bank yet? Bob: No, but it ' s all over town that they ' re after volunteers, men especially. Mai: Yesterday I saw Betty Leigh and Janis Lee hitch-hiking their way to the hospital where they work as professional bed pan custodians. Phil Zanfagna is completing his internship in the same hospital. 59 T H S Bob: Hetty Bilapka and Gail Jardis have been doing an excellent job as lab technicians there. The nurse supervisor of floor washing in the hospital is none other than Doris Kiesling. Nurses in her crew are Mary Hewitt, Cathy Battles, Carol Robinson and Pat Waitkevitch. Oc- casionally Shiela Doyle, who is occupational therapist, helps out Doris ' crew after busy visiting hours. A few of the medical secretaries are Pat Hair. Hail) Stoehrer, Dot Stuart and Ellen Marsland. Mai: Have you heard anything about Albert Ashburn ' s operation? Hob: Yes, he ' s convalescing from an attack of appendicitis aboard the S.S. Wasp. I discovered that, when I overheard Gerry Carpenito operating the telephone system at the hospital. Mai: Speaking of hospitals, Dick Bettencourt drew that stunning picture for the iodine bottles. He ought to make a mint on that. Also, Cen. Kasulonis is working there. In the lobby Theresa Coehlo and Janet Bentley run a cosmetic concession. Bob: Have you heard about Garpy ' s Bowl-a-Drome? Frank Mistal and George Simonian help Carpy with the pin boy chores. Mai: It ' s wonderful that Carpy has finally found something that he likes to do. Doesn ' t Butch Hanna run a popcorn stand right outside the front entrance? Bob: That ' s a spare-time job to occupy his time when he isn ' t play- ing on the Celtics Basketball team. Mai: On the way to the new factory the other day, I stopped in at Dick Wilson ' s dentist offce located on Slow Poke Lane. The street was named after none other than Clara Bhodes. Barbara DeLuca is the dental hygienist in Dick ' s office. His motto is A tooth in the mouth is worth sixteen in a glass! Bob: Is that the Purty-Putrid-Plastic Plant that you ' re referring to? Mai: Yes, it ' s quite a place! Alvin Huebner is the head chemist, with Donald Schmottlach and Bob Haswell assisting him. Bob: Some of the secretaries in the office are Carolyn Morrisette, Dot Buediger, Betty Arthur, Bose Aharonian and Carol Ashford. Mai: Speaking of secretaries, I hear that Lenore Morasse, Angela Sapuppo and Angie Longo are private secretaries. That is real private. Bob: Telephone operators in the main office are Dot Landry and Joan Renner. Scottie Cites is the sales manager. Jean Gelinas and Bar- bara Bamforth are buyers abroad. The head accountant is Ben Oldfield. Mai: During the lunch hour Elaine Mazzaglia pushes a cart through the factory selling fruit. Peaches are very popular. Bob: The company lawyer is Sandy Nassar and the electrician in charge of fuses is Bob Hadfield. Mai: I understand that he had quite a large family. 60 19 5 4 Hob: Hob Pinchesky is the company doctor, and Pauline Lutz is the company nurse. Roger Becott, Al Bellemore, Dave Marggraf, Bob Schwartz and Bernard Lavoie are working in the plant since they were discharged from the service. Mai: Say, isn ' t Elaine Caliri the director in the advertising depart- ment? Bob: Yes, and Jack Bradley, Vaughn Kezerian and Beverly Taylor are three of her efficient employees. Bookkeepers in the office are Nancy Gebo, Nancy Messina and Estelle Aghoian. Mai: Yesterday, I took a little trip into Pat Wrigley ' s Beauty Salon across the street. Gladys Pelletier and Millicent Bardeen work there. A few house wives were in there. Nancy Taylor, Carol Crossland, Sylvia Dube and Jane Firth were the only ones that I recognized. Rose Alacata brings her children there for crew cuts. Bob: Next to the beauty salon is a barber shop. John San Antonio and John Lee polish the customers ' shoes, while Jack Boynes and Bob Bower cut hair. Buzzy Towne is the manicurist. It ' s really a high class Joint. Norman Shaw, Don Towler and John Korelishn, while homo on leave, were there. Musical entertainment is provided for the long suffering patrons by Ralph Day and his clashy clarinet. Mai: Say, isn ' t that Nat Bowie ' s picture on the billboard posted on top of the Lebowitz Building next door? Bob: Oh, yes, she works for the Bichardson and LaJoie Modeling Agency, Inc. Other models are Pat Greenwood, Dotty Marcoux, Peggy Marggraf and Gerry Mallinson. In the offices are Mary Girgenti, Paul- ine Hamel and Charlotte Gulezian. It ' s a large business firm. Mai: Ruth Wilson and Lucy Esperian applied for jobs there, but I guess they were too late. Speaking of billboards, did you see Theolyn Kennedy ' s three-dimensional sign? Bob: No, but I hear it ' s quite stunning. Isn ' t it a picture of one of the horses in Mai Kenyon ' s Biding Academy? Mai: Yes, her stables are located halfway between the O ' Brien and Avedesian farms. That dirt road was named Lovers ' Lane after Thomas Perrault. Dot McGibbon and Diane Kezarian buy the vegetables for their large families al the O ' Brien farm. I understand that Joe Bourque, Dick Oleferowicz and Larry Burke work in the fields. Bob: Did you bear about Detective Wormald ' s new case? Mai: Do you mean the routine checkup on Melvin Zaft? Bob: Yes, guess lie had a few complications. Al Savard and Joe Zappala have been questioned because they were eye witnesses. Anita Coppola still slaves for him as bis private secretary; that is, strictly for evenings. 61 T H S Mai: Ann Simonian and Mariann William are looking for secre- tarial work. Have you heard of any available jobs? Hob: I ' m not sure, but I think Eddie MaeViear is looking for some good-looking ones. Mai: I understand our valedictorian, Ralph Drew, has succeeded J. Edgar Hoover as director of the F.B.I. and has built a palatial summer home in Manchester, N.H. Hob: Have you heard any news of Jimmy (llavin, John Kondry or Hob St. Germain? Mai: I understand that they ' re over seas really seeing the world. Well, I ' ve got to run along. It ' s been wonderful reminiscing about all our classmates. Hob: Perhaps we ' ll meet again sometime. ' Rye. Marilyn Hanson and Robert Rutterworth 62 19 5 4 Class Will We, the members of the Senior Class of Tenney High School, being of sound mind and body, do hereby make this last will and testament. We the cast of the Senior Play leave a hearing aid to the deaf old lady in the last row. I, Rosemary McCraw, leave my Southern accent to Sandy Lancaster. We, the members of 6th period Advanced Algebra leave Mr. Rapisarda peace and quiet. We, the boys of ( th period Mechanical Drawing, leave Mr. Nicholson one Modern Water Finder to take the place of his divining rods. I, Pete Saalfrank, leave my locker No. 535, which has a genuine Dick Tracy secret compartment in it, to anyone with a crowbar with which, to open it. We, Vi Bowyer and Shirl Fargen do hereby bequeath one pair of super- duper roller skates for Miss Gammons to roll around the building. I, Joe Messina, leave the coin that I was always flipping in Mrs. McCar- thy ' s room to some deserving Junior. We, Phyllis Wiklund and FIlie Rooks, bequeath the grand piano in Hie auditorium to two musically-minded girls. I, Fred Arold, leave to find the stopwatch, and I also leave a bottle of sulfuric acid to my Brother Paul to use for a mouthwash. We, Barbara DeLuca, Nancy Messina and Ann Simonian leave our seats in the cafeteria to any Juniors who woidd like them. Bob Rose leaves his grease spots in the parking lot. Dot Landry, Sylvia Dube and Joyce Ippolito leave to Andrea Timms and Joan Ratcliffe the art of eating as many sandwiches and ice creams as they did in Art class. I, Robert Butterworth, do hereby bequeath to the cafeteria a year ' s supply of Bicarbonate of Soda. I, Clara Rhodes, being of sound mind and body, do leave. We, Mary Rizkallah and Carolyn Morissette, leave our dear old locker, No. 511, which we shared, to some poor unfortunate who will have as hard a time opening it as we did. I, Leonard Boudreau, leave my car to anyone who will pick up the pieces. Dot Ruediger leaves behind her gum for Miss Coulson. I, Lucy Esperian, bequeath to Elsie Esperian four years of homework and a busy and quiet typing room. We, Bay Carpenito, George Simonian, Frank Mistal and Norman Shaw leave seven days of detention to Mrs. McCarthy. I, Janis Lee Nolet, bequeath to my dearly beloved sister Sandra, my seat in the back of fifth study, hoping she will study as hard as I did. 63 T II S I, Millicent Bardeen, leave my locker to some poor junior to be squashed by t vo eager classmates at 1 :30. We, the members of Miss Wright ' s 3rd period French leave h er a much quieter class for next year. I, Ruth Wilson, leave to Donald Wilson the detention room and also, all the homework he can possibly keep up with. I, Carol Ashford, leave to some junior girl my job as Mr. Beaumont ' s secretary and hope that she will enjoy it as much as I did. I, Jean Getinas, leave my seat in 3rd period Democracy to Mrs.Broadbent. We, Syl Dube, Dot Landry and Margaret Marggraf noisily leave. I, Camille Nicolosi, leave to some worthy junior my nickname, Stella. I, Diek Wilson, leave to some deserving junior, the power to see female eleetrons. I, Terry Terrazzano, will my seat in Pop ' s Commercial Law elass to any deserving gum ehewer. I, Louise Buzzy Towne, leave my seat in Miss Coulson ' s 1th period class to a well deserving comedian. I, Ellen Marsland, leave my loeker with the hope that no one else will get locked in it. I, Pat Loftus, leave a position on every committee to anyone who is willing to work. I, Boh Kent, hereby leave Mr. Nicholson one battered T-square. I, Natalie Bowie, leave to some junior girl my seat in Miss Coulson ' s 5th period English elass with the hope that she, too, will have someone to hide behind. Janet Meyer, Natalie Bowie, Joan Wadlin and Dotty McGibbon leave their corner table in the cafeteria to four deserving juniors. I, Pat Riley, leave to my sister, a future freshman menace my standing place in front of the window in Mr. Piccerillo ' s second period study. We, Fay Fitzpatrick and Sheila Doyle leave to some hungry underclass- men our places behind the counter in the cafeteria during second lunch. We, the members of Club 15, leave to next year ' s Physic ' s class the great honor of joining this distinguished fraternity. I, Bose Alicata, leave my seat in Mi - . Piccirello ' s room to any second year Italian student that wants it. Albeit Ashburne leaves all his girls to Pop Elwell. Dot McGibbon and Janet Meyer leave Miss Lord. Joan Benner and Barbara Stoehrer willingly leave their community lock- er, No- 528 to some deserving pupil. I, Betty Bilapka, leave to Barbara Harrington all the fun I had in sixth period study. 64 19 5 4 Dave Marggraf . . . leaves. I, Nancy Nowell, leave my study seat in Pop Elwell ' s Latin class to Caesar Weinhold. I, Eleanor Powell, leave to my brother Hartley, my seat in Miss Coulson ' s room. Nancy Taylor leaves to Claire Skaff the privilege of walking through the corridor with Mr. Lister during fifth period. We, Terry Babish and Joanne Romaska bequeath our last row seats in 5th study to two deserving juniors, hoping that they will enjoy them as much as we have! I, Dorothy Stuart, hereby bequeath to some deserving junior my seat in Miss Smith ' s fourth period World History class- We, Carol Crossland and Jane Firth, leave our seats in detention, gladly. I, Mary Girgenti, leave my seat in Mrs. McCarthy ' s study hall to anyone who wants it. Jane Firth leaves to Carol Gebo her old, worn out shorthand pad. I, Marianne Williams, leave my seat in sixth study to somle deserving junior, with the hope that she gets as much studying done as I did- I, Lois Himmer, do will to Peggy Fox, my place on the Student Council in the hope that it will mean as much to her as it did to me. Tommy Perrault and Lenore Morasse leave Bev Ingalls ' 5th period with regret. I, Betty Leigh, will to Jean Boynes, cash register No. 1 in the cafeteria I, Marilyn Hanson, leave the band, — finally! In my exit, I hope that the next solo trumpet player will enjoy that position as much as I did. Marjorie Kellerer leaves with pleasant memories of her teachers and friends, especially Mr. Melia and the Art department. We: Vi Bowyer, Gen Kasulonis, Elaine Caliri, Dolly Pelletier, Shirl Fargen and Sheila Doyle, leave Miss Chadwick with tears in our eyes. We, Patricia Joyce and Ralph Day leave to two deserving juniors the privilege of writing the Class Will. We, the members of the Senior Class, do hereby leave to the incoming Freshmen, four years of hard work and fun, to this year ' s Juniors, the privileges and enjoyments of being a Senior; and to all underclass- men, the privilege of using this fine ' school in the hope that they enjoy it as much as we have. Signed and witnessed this 1 1th day of June, 1951, as the Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1951. by Patricia Joyce Ralph Day 65 T II S fecial OOents FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE RECEPTION— The Freshmen and Soph- omores were welcomed by the Seniors in the Central School Hall on Oc- tober 30. General dancing followed the grand march which was led by the Senior class president Richard Wilson and Freshman class secretary Hetty .lane Sidon. BARN DANCE — The Student Council held its annual Barn dance in No- vember, the first dance given in the new Tenney High Gym. Music for general and square dancing was furnished hy dise jockey Ken Ash. SENIOR PLAY— Ever Since Eve, presented December 18th was a tremendous sueeess. The annual affair was attended hy a large audience who applauded the excellent acting of the entire east. BATTTLE OF THE BANDS— The Spiggot Falls Hayshakers and the Methuen High School Band brought a large audience to the High School February 4lh to witness some delightful music. The purpose of this event was to raise money for hand uniforms. TALENT SHOW— The Talent Show on March 12, was entertainment for young and old alike. General dancing followed the show. MILITARY BALL — This was a beautiful event with excellent drilling by the cadets. The gym was attractively decorated, and we danced to the marvelous music of Tony Brown ' s orchestra. This school event we will remember long after graduation day. SPRING FROLIC— This event which was held April 9th was new in ' 54. The gym was gaily decorated with pastel colored streamers and huge daisy faces beamed from the surrounding walls. This dance was given in order to raise money for the yearbook. GIRLS ' AND BOYS ' A.A.— This affair, held on April 23, 1954 was an- other new function at Tenney High School. New in that the boys par- ticipated as well as the girls in the demonstration. Dancing followed. BAND CONCERT AND DANCE— Our annual Band Concert and Dance was held May 21st at Tenney High School under the direction of Mr. Harold McDonnell. The band played many beautiful selections which were enjoyed by the many that attended. SENIOR PROM— The most delightful event which brought to a close the many wonderful times throughout our high school days was the Senior Prom held June 11, 1954. A raised centerpiece filled with rose petals showered the grand march led by our president Richard W 7 ilson and his partner, Joan Bushold. General dancing was enjoyed from 8 ' till 11 and a movie at the Palace Theatre in Lawrence followed. WCCM was on hand in front of the theatre to make a wire recording of inter- views with members of the Senior Class. After the movie we returned to the gym where we were delightfully surprised with a catered dinner and entertainment hy a Columbia recording star. This brought a climax to our Senior Prom — a never to be forgotten evening. 66 1 Sj POP ' SLOWPOB £ a v S2 f Most courtsous T 11 S Class Statistics Class Queen (Prettiest Girl) Terry Babish Class King (Most Handsome Hoy) Baxter Richardson Class Jester Fred Arold Student Who Has Done the Most for Our School Dick Wilson C.irl Most Likely to Succeed Bette Dawson Hoy Most Likely to Succeed Ralph Drew Most Popular Girl and Boy Shirley Fargen, Dick Wilson Neatest Girl and Boy Dot Landry, Boh Clarke Most Ambitious Girl and Boy Bette Dawson, Ralph Drew Most Sociable Curl and Boy Lois Dimmer, Boh Gilbert Most Athletic Girl and Boy Shirley Fargen, Ed Cunha Most Serious Student Ralph Day Most Carefree Student Boh Stevens Most Courteous Students Don Schmottlach, Lenore Morasse Master of Sarcasm Sylvia Duhe Most Bashful Girl and Boy Pat Joyce, Frank Mistal Most Talkative Girl and Boy Lois Dimmer, Fred Arold Class Sheik Dave Marggraf Class Slowpoke Clara Rhodes Class Busiest Lois Himmer Class Giggler Buzzy Towne Class Sleepiest Bob Stevens Class Peppiest Elaine Caliri Class Happiest Ray Carpenito, Dot Ruediger Class Baby Face Lenore Morasse Class Hero Ed Cunha Class Flirt Dot Jacobucci Class Gigolos Ray Carpenito, Dick Ratto Class Mutt and Jeff Ed Sperling, Boh Gilbert Class Walk ing Dictionary Ralph Drew Class Dancer Billy Gibson Class Sweetest Girl Rosemary McCraw Class Brute Bob Rose Class Artist Elaine Caliri Class Musician Bob Clarke Class Actress Rosemary McCraw Class Actor Don Schmottlach Class Favorite Teacher Pop Elwell Class Favorite Subject Lunch 70 T H S Standing: Charlene Thwaites, Brenda Perry, Margaret Fox, Gerald Ryan, Carole Hoyt, Robert Bassett, Martha Dietrich, Robert Gilbert, Sandra Giles, Lois Himmer, Barbara Brainard. Seated: Robert Clarke, Sheila Allard, Scott Giles, Elaine Caliri. Student UouHcil The Student Council was organized to give all possible aid to the stu- dent body and faculty. Fifteen members are chosen from the four class- es as follows: five seniors, four juniors, three sophomores and freshmen. At an early meeting the council approved the social calendar and planned for the annual Barn Dance. President Scott (riles acted as general chair- man of various committees. The new Tenney High School gymnasium, decorated in country style, was used for the first time. In November the council members attended the fall convention of the Eastern Massachu- setts Division of Student Councils, in Belmont. In March the council aided the class officers in planning the Talent Show. The Tenney High School Student Council was host to the Eastern Massachusetts Division of Student Councils in April, 1954. Treasurer Robert Clarke was instrumental in making ths affair the success it was. 72 19 5 4 Third Row: Carolyn Morrisette, Carol Robinson, Sheila Doyle, Philip Zanfagna, Robert Pinchesky, Richard Wilson, Patricia Loftus, Carol Ashford, Joan Wadlin. Second Row: Elizabeth Dawson, Sandra Nassar, Janis Janotka, Gail Jardis, Margaret Marggraf, Lois Himmer, Angela Sapuppo, Patricia Joyce. First Row: Doris Kiesling, Marilyn Hanson, Lenore Morasse, Eleanor Rooks, Marjorie Kellerer. olue anc) White The Staff : Editor in chief, Lenore Morasse; Assistant Editor, Eleanor Rooks; Literary Column, Bette Dawson; Girls ' Athletics, Sheila Doyle, Shirley Fargen; Hoys Athletics, Gail Jardis, Lenore Morasse, Shirley aFr- gen; Profiles, Joan Wadlin, Lois Himmer; Exchanges, Gail Jardis; What ' s New, Sandra Nassar, Francis Slack; Chit Chat, Patricia Loftus, Carol Robinson; Alumni, Margaret Marggraf; Nosey Nook, Dorothy Landry, Carolyn Morissette; Blue Wit, Marilyn Hanson, Carol Ashford; Bus- iness Managers, Dick Wilson, Phil Zanfagna, Pat Joyce, Doris Kiesling; Subscription Managers, Angela Sapuppo, Marjorie Kellerer, Janice Jan- otka; Faculty Adviser, John A. Bagnell. 73 T II S Uletkuen nick ycUool oano Under the watchful eye and expert direction of Harold L. McDonnell, our hand had another outstanding season. New jackets were displayed this year. To defray the cost, the hand held A Battle of Music with the cooperation of the Spiggot Falls Hayshakers. This turned out to he a big success by contrast of our band music with the hot music of the Hayshakers. In addition to playing at football games, parades, and the Band Dance, held May 14, the band members participated in the State Music Conclave May 1 at Lexington, and were featured at the Lowell Field Day parade. At the Northeastern Massachusetts conclave in Lex- ington, they received an exceptionally high rating for their outstanding performance. BAND PERSONNEL Trumpets: Marilyn Hanson Trombones: Frederick Trickett Joseph Rizkallah Doris Kiesling Marie Calobrisi Thomas Mosson Joan Enus Horns: Eileen Clayton Irene Dalton Janet Fitzpatrick George Slack Tubas: Robert Drew Edward Mahoney Royal Turner Bruce Deardon Albert De Petrillo Ronald Contarino Robert Fenton Robert Van Annan Judy Allen Ronald Kirkman Francis Mossom George Driscoll Robert Doyle John Rizkallah Frank Bonnano John Lawrence Saxophones Beatrice Rajotte Gerald Banks Betty Kinney Thomas Wilczynski Kenneth Deming Anthony DeFusco Clarinets: Robert Clarke Ralph Day Richard Koelbrick Carol Kelleher Richard Contorelli George Simonian Joseph Loffredo Fred Ferlito Eugene Amiss Baritone: John Clinton Oboe Rene Delephamore Drums: Robert Mahoney Robert Chudoba Charles Sweet Patricia Dowd Collette Hoffman Robert Basset 74 19 5 4 Rosemary McCraw, Elaine Fluet, Carol Voigt, Constance McAndrew, Violet Bowyer, Dorothy Jacobucci, captain; Janice Pinkham, Gail Kelleher, Genevieve Kasulonis, Judy Thompson, Joyce Ball, Mildred Carmela Loiacono, Rosemary Contarino. Ike T)lajo iettes Our majorettes looked very smart as they led the band, with Doro- th y Jacobucci out in front as their captain. Miss Dorothy Chadwiek also deserves credit for directing them. As an added attraction, they also did a special routine during the half at our last few football games. Seniors: Dorothy Jacobucci, captain; Elaine Fluet, Violet Bowyer, Rosemary McCraw, Genevieve Kasulonis. Juniors: Carol Voigt, Con- stance McAndrew, Gail Kelleher. Sophomores: Judy Thompson, Janice Pinkham, Mildred Carmela Loiacono, Rosemary Contarino, Joyce Rail. 75 T II S Third Row: Ralph Day, Robert Clarke, Robert Kent, Donald Schmottlach, Rich- ard Wilson, Robert Haswell. Second Row: Sheila Doyle, Barbara Stoehrer, Eleanor Rooks, Rosemary McCraw, Elizabeth Leigh, Robert Rose, Alvin Huebner, Philip Zanfagna. First Row: William Gibson, Robert Butterworth, Frederic Arold. enioi Class Plau Mrs. Frances Richardson did a splendid job in directing our play ' , Ever Since Eve. With the class backing them up on various commit- tees, the cast produced a smash hit on December 18th. Donald Schmott- lach played the part of editor of a school newspaper, aided by his very capable assistant, Susan, otherwise known as Eleanor Rooks. Among other complications, a Southern Belle, portrayed by Rosemary iMcCraw, managed to attract many of the males in the cast. However, the entire cast is to be congratulated for putting on such a successful comedy. 76 19 5 4 Standing: Capt. Robert Stevens, Lt. Allen Cohen, Lt. Robert Schwartz Seated: Lt. Col. Robert Johnson, Col. Robert Hadfield, Maj. Donald Schmott.ach Uaclet Get r- Colonel — Robert Hadfield Major— COMPANY A Captain Richard Aubert Lieutenant Allen Cohen Lieutenant Colonel Donald Schmottlach Robert Johnson COMPANY B Captain James Glavin Lieutenant Robert Schwartz Captain Robert Stevens Captain Joseph Stanley Captain Richard Bettencourt Instructor: Captain Donald Smith Captain Melvin Zaft Captain Leonard Beaudreau 77 T II S Ike Oickesfaa Conductor: Mrs. Thomas Hadfield Supervisor: Mr. Walter Pearson First violins: Carol Wood, William Saab, Frank Tetler, Jr., Frances Slack. Second violins: Frank Salzano, Gregory Johnson, Mitchell Saab. Clarinets: Marie Drouin, Robert Weirnick. Saxophone: John Stackelin. French horn: Stanley Pelczar. Trumpets: Robert Carter, Edwin Koscielniak. Piano: Grace Torrisi, Phyllis Szelest. Drums: Robert Pinchesky. With the completion of our new high school came the opportunity to once more have an orchestra. Under the baton of Mrs. Thomas Had- field and the supervision of Mr. Walter Pearson, the orchestra succeeded in providing programs for various occasions. This year ' s orchestra promises to develop into one which will soon be an award-winning credit to our Tenney High School. 78 1 9 5 4 Ike Cllee (sluu Although the Glee Club was newly organized this year, it has be- come an asset to Tenney High School. The Glee Club sang in a Christ- mas program presented for the students and for the PTA regional con- ference, and for several PTSA meetings during the year. jMr. Edward Comtois, the director, assisted by Mr. Walter Pearson, has worked most faithfully and diligently to make the Tenney Glee Club a fine one. 79 T II S S. Allard, G. Pelletier. V. Bowyer, G. Kellerer, captain-elect; S. Fargen, captain; G. Kasulonis, M. Dietrich, B. Welch, D. Grande. CjkW Baskeibaii Our girls ' basketball team, coached by Miss Dorothy Chadwick, triumphed by having an undefeated season. Playing a major role in their victories was Captain Shirley Fargen, who broke the state scoring record for the season ' s total, previously held by one of our alumnae, and the individual scoring record in one game. Both the school and the team presented her with beautiful trophies. However, the entire team deserves credit for such a victorious season! Seniors: Shirley Fargen, captain; Gladys Pelletier, Violet Bowyer, Genevieve Kasulonis. Juniors: (Jail Kelleher, captain-elect; Sheila Al- lard, Dorothy Grande. Sophomore: Beverly Welch. Freshman: Martha Dietrich. 30 19 5 4 George Butch Hanna, Joe Tardie, George Max, Thomas Perrault, Ed Sperling, Edwin Cunha, Scott Giles, Robert Drew, William Donovan. Sous ' Basketball Our basketball team, coached by Mr. John Harry, had a marvelous season. They held an exceptional season ' s record of 18 wins and 7 losses. For the first time in eight years, Methuen High ' s basketball team quali- fied for the Tech Tournament. In the first game of the tournament they beat our rival, Punchard, in overtime. Playing the next week in Boston Garden, they were unfortunate to lose to Winchester in overtime by two points. George Hanna was indeed an outstanding captain. Scott (riles also rates high honors for breaking the school scoring record for the sea- son. The squad consisted of Seniors: George Hanna, Thomas Perrault, Ed Sperling, Edwin Cunha, Scott Giles; .Junior, Joe Tardie; Sophomores: George Max, Robert Drew, William Donovan. T II S Anita Coppola, Andrea Timms, Carol Hoyt, Shirley Fargen, Elaine Calili, captain; Frances Schruender, capt. -elect; Maureen Morse, Sylvia Dube. ( Ueeueaaeis Our Cheerleaders did a double duty this year by cheering at both the football and basketball games. New uniforms gave added snap to their excellent performance. Elaine Caliri deserves a good deal of credit for being their snappy head cheerleader. Seniors: Elaine Caliri, Anita Cop- pola, Shirley Fargen, Sylvia Dube. Juniors: Frances Schruender, Sheila Allard, Carol Hoyt. Sophomores: Andrea Timms, Maureen Morse. 82 1 9 5 4 Third Row: Paul Annaloro, Donald Bevin, Eugene Poulin, Henry Wainwright, Leo Chatis, Robert Weinhold. Second Row: Waterboy William Graichen, Coach William Dixie Sheehan, Bernard Caron, William Salois, Captain-elect Charles Vernis, John Navaria, William Donovan, Wlliam Deming, Peter Houston, Assistant Coach Charles Clark. First Row: Philip Zanfagna, Baxter Richardson, David Marggraf, Robert Rose, Norman Shaw, Captain Jerome Donovan, Edwin Cunha, Alvin Huebner, Robert Butterworth, Fred Arold. football Even though their record of two wins and six losses wasn ' t out- standing, the te am really did a good job on the field. Hacked by ithe student body, hand and cheerleader, they showed splendid spirit and sportsmanship. Jerry Donovan took honors for being an excellent cap- tain. At the football banquet, Coach Dixie Sheehan had a difficult time choosing this year ' s Haldane trophy winner. However his problem was solved by selecting well deserving Alvin Huebner. Seniors: Jerry Donovan, Norman Shaw, Bob Rose, Alvin Huebner, Frederick Arold, Robert Butterworth, Edwin Cunha, Philip Zanfagna, David Marggraf, Baxter Richardson. Juniors: Bernard Carron, William Salois, Charles Vernis, John Navaria, William Deming, Peter Huston, Eugene Poulin, Donald Bevin. Sophomores: William Donovan, Paul Annalora, Henry Wainwright, Leo Chatis, Robert Weinhold. 33 r ii s IIII Third Row: Arthur Ward, Robert Lee, Frank Fay, Edward Sobel, Dana Mcllwain, John Mahoney, John Pickles. Second Row: John Hannigan (coach.) Robert Leger, Raymond Wilson, John Navarria, Peter Piccerillo, Raymond Dooley, Milton Lebowitz, Robert Maelhot. First Row: Peter Saalfrank, Thomas Perrault, Baxter Richardson, Ralph Drew, Frederick Arold (captain,) Norman Shaw, Robert Gilbert, Lawrence Burke, Donald Towler, Joseph Zappala. nack The track team dropped their first meet to Haverhill hy the slim margin of just six points. A year ago there was a twenty point difference. If this is any forecast of things to come, a bright season is in store for the team. Two seniors out this year for the first time showed up very well against Haverhill. Bucky Richardson took the mile run, and Pete Saalfrank picked up a close second in the 440 and a third in the broad jump. Senior lettermen returning from last year are captain Fred Arold, a good performer in the half and high jump; Larry Burke, a sprint man; Norm Shaw, who sprints and broad jumps; Dave Marggraf, who has de- veloped into our hest high jumper; and Don Towler, a sprinter. Other lettermen who will strengthen the squad are Ralph Drew and Jack Pick- les. Tom Perrault, Joe Zappala and Dick Avedisian are the other seniors. Looking to the future, this year ' s team has a number of promising under- classmen. 84 19 5 4 Third Row: Robert Fluet, Richard Reuter, Andrew Lavin, William Burby, George Simonian. Second Row: Robert Kendrick (manager,) Charles LaRocque, William Deming, James Shirton, Jack Boynes, Jack Barry (coach.) First Row: Richard Bretton, Philip Spada, Henry Wainwright, Paul Arold, Frank Mistal, Edward Sperling (captain,) Jerome Donovan, Scott Giles, Richard Simonian; Not pictured; Richaid Koebrick, Richard Shadlick, Joseph Tardy. Baseball Baseball practice started about tbe middle of March with the bat- terymen working out in the new gymnasium. Tbe pitching and catching staffs were made sound by the returning veterans and a promising group of new players. Before the end of the month the rest of the candidates were working out at the Gill Avenue Field under the direction of Coach Jack Barry and Assistant Coach Walter Scanlon. Some of the newer players showed fine promise and along with tbe veterans proved a fine team. During the first week in April the squad was cut to workable size and tbe team went on to an undefeated season, winning the Merrimack Valley League championship. 85 T II S Standing: Robert Drew, Ronald Kirkman, George Max, William Saab Seated: Ben Oldfield, Edwin Cunha (captain,) Thomas Pcrrault Not pictured: Eugene Laurin w One of the newest teams found in Methuen High, is the Gold Squad. The team, which practices at the Merrimac Valley Golf Club is a member of the Northeastern Golf League, Class B. Included in their schedule this year are Johnson, Punchard, Lowell, Haverhill, Keith Academy, and Lawrence. Members of the squad are: Seniors, William Saab, Hen Old- tield, eaptiin Edwin Cunha and Thomas Perrault; Junior, Ronald Kirk- man; Sophomores George Max, Robert Drew; Freshman, Eugene Laurin. 86  % % - A, LV of - . p AA . -. - £ ' : SPONSORS Sun Ray Bakery, Inc. A. 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