Methuen High School - Memories Yearbook (Methuen, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1955 volume:

Q !W ' Vl N, dvAcw Dedication We, tlif Graduating Class of 1955, being the last class to attend the Edward F. Searles Ilii h School, dedicate The Torch of to the memory of our sophomore days in The Old High School Tits ' faculty Back: Leonard Rushton, Biolcgy, Economics, Com- mercial Law; Guido Vallerio, Physics, Chemistry; Maurice Dechenes, Algebra. Front: Salvatore Rapisarda, Mathematics, Science; Catherine Harrington, Biology; Marjorie Sherman, Algebra; Alfred N. Law, Algebra. W. Earl Lister, Submaster, Science, Chemistry; Dorothea T. Allen, Dean of Girls, English; Urville J. Beaumont, Principal; W. Beverly Ingalls, Guid- ance Director. Back: John Hannigan, History; Catherine Cole, W. Geography; Typing, Bookkeeping; Ethel Lord, English, Typing, Office Practice; Elizabeth Smith, History, English. Rose Danielian, History, Bus. Training; Carrie Lyman, Bookkeeping; Kathleen Doran, English, Shorthand; Helen Southworth, History. Back: Clarence A. Elwell, Latin, Commercial Law; Frances Richardson, English; Alice Coulson, English; Agnes Brouder, Latin, English; Martha D. Lange, English; William Piccerillo, Italian, Science. Front: Evelyn L. Rushton, English; Margaret McDermott, French; Ethel L. Broad- bent, French, Dev. of Democracy; Ruth E. Wright, French, History; Agnes McDer- mott, English. Back: Edward Comtois, Glee Club; Harold McDonnell, Bandmaster; Paul Leslie, Ind. Arts; John G. Barry, Boys ' Phys. Ed.; Ernest Ramsbotham, Driver Ed.; Donald Smith, U.S.A.R. Cadet Instructor. Front: Joseph Melia, Art; Evelyn Gammons, Secretary; Mary Brouder, Home Ec- onomics; Hazel Hadfield, Orchestra Leader; Arthur R. Nicholson, Mech. Drawing. Glass Poem Our high school days we leave behind, Our future conquests clear in mind. The plans we ' ve made we must fulfill, Though clouds of war may threaten still. The wealth we have is what we ' ve learned, The strength we show cannot he spurned. 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Earl Lister, Adviser; Marlene Nazarian, Business; Patricia Morris, Picture; Sheila Allard, Art. Front, Eve Leofr, Ass t Editor; Bob Carter, Editor; Mildred Haykal, Ass ' t Editor. RAYMOND ABEL Blessed is he who invented sleep. Ray is a very shy lad, but once you get to know him, you will find him to be the life of the party. He is not the most serious student in the school, but is one of the most likeable. Best of luck in the future, Ray. RICHARD AGHOIAN There is humor in everything. Senior Play Committee Various Committees Dick is a curly haired lad with a wonderful sense of humor. He is a very serious student, but no matter how serious he may be, he is never without a smile for all. We are sure that success will be yours, Dick. SHEILA ALLARD People have more fun than anybody. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2, Vice President Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. Softball Glee Club 3, 4 Year Book Staff Senior Play Committee Various Committees P. T. S. A. 3, 4 Blue and White 4 Student Exchange Football Queen Satch needs no introduction to her classmates. A contagious spirit of friendliness and an animated disposition characterize Sheila. Loads of luck to a future M. H. S. teacher. EUGENE AMISS Trouble never troubles him. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 P. T. S. A. 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2 Various Committees Gene is fortunate to possess such a wonderful sense of humor. He can always be counted on for a sharp-witted remark. With his training as a businessman in his father ' s record shop and his friend-winning ways, we are sure that he will be successful in his chosen career. WALTER ANDREWS Life is just a bowl of cherries. Senior Play Various Committees Walter is known by all his classmates as the tall, redheaded, freckled-faced lad, with a love for popular music. His splendid performance in the senior play will never be forgotten. Best of luck to a disc jockey hopeful. ROSALIE ANGE Wit and charm has she. Italian Club 4 Glee Club 3 Rosalie as a happy, carefree girl who is always ready and willing to lend a helping hand. With your peppy personality you are sure to be a success. Good luck for a bright future, Rosalie. ARTHUR ARAKELIAN He may be quiet, but loo again. Cadets 2 Senior Play Committee Art is one of the more reserved members of our class. His pleasing manner and disposition make him a very easy person to get along with. The best of luck to you, Art. JAMES BAKER Earnest and diligent — success is his. Cadets 2 Jimmy, one of our quieter senior boys, spends all of his spare time on his hobby, radios. His friendly manner makes him well- liked by all of his classmates. Best of luck in the future, Jim. AUDREY BANKS A pleasant smile, a winning way. Success is sure to come her way. Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Various Committees Year Book Staff Senior Play Committee P. T. S. A. 3, 4 Y-Teens 4 Behind Audrey ' s quiet and reserved manner, we find a bundle of energy ready for fun. She is one of the most ardent supporters of our school activities. Best of luck to a future nurse. MARY ANN BENNETT Petite in size — great in mind, A sweeter girl you ' ll never find. Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Various Committees Commencement Usherette 3 Year Book Staff Senior Play Treasurer of Honor Society 4 Blue and White 4 Y-Teens 2 A sweet miss with a sparkling smile describes Mary Ann. She is known for her jolly disposition and teasing ways. Mary Ann will certainly be an asset to the nursing profession. Lots of luck, Mary Ann. JANICE BROCHU ,uiet, yet not so quiet. Glee Club 3, 4 Senior Play Committee Jan is a petite girl, who takes her work seriously. She ' s rather shy, but once you get to know her, you realize that her friend- liness is overwhelming. May the future hold only happiness for you, Jan. MARION BROWN Silence is Golden. A friendly girl with a pleasing smile describes Marion. She is always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Here ' s wishing her success in the future, and knowing her, she ' ll have nothing but success. PHYLLIS BUNKER What ' s life without a smile? Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Various Committees Student Council 4 Year Book Staff Glee Club 3, 4 Phyllis is anything but quiet. There is always a look of mischief in her eyes, and you can be sure that there is a reason behind it. Keep that smile, pep, and wonderful sense of humor, Phyllis, and you will reach the top. WILLIAM BURBY A light heart lives long. Football 1 Various Committees Basketball 2 Baseball 3 Glee Club, Vice President 4 Bill is a happy-go-lucky guy. You always see him laughing! When the 1:30 bell rings, you can be sure that Bill is the first one out the door. He ' s popular and a neat dresser. Good luck in the future, Bill. JOAN BUTURLIA Sweet and neat. Senior Play Committee Year Book Staff Various Committees Glee Club 3 Joan always has a friendly Hi for those she knows. Her neat appearance and sparkling eyes rate a second glance. She is smiling all the time, and above all else, she ' s courteous and helpful. Best of luck, Joan. JANET BENTLEY She ' ll sing her way through life Various Committees Senior Play Glee Qub 3, 4 Y-Teens 2, 3 Janet ' s many friends can attest to her fun-loving ways. Her main interest at the present time lies in music. May success always be yours, Janet. JACQUELINE BOHNE Ltf(ed by all who know her. Glee Club 3, 4 Senior Play Committee Jackie ' s pleasant smile has made her many friends. She is always prepared to greet you with a merry Hello . May the future hold success for you, Jackie. CONSTANCE BOUCHER Light of heart, gay of spirits. Glee Club 3, 4 Connie ' s pretty red hair and cheerful smile have made her well ' liked by all. Her lively sense of humor has been an asset to Tenney. Best of luck, Connie, in your chosen career. JEAN BOYNES Beauty and brains go well together. Senior Play Blue and White 4 Yearbook Staff Various Committees Honor Society 4 Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 A pretty girl with a matching personality, Jean is an asset to our class. Her friendly smile is seen by many from behind a cash register in the cafeteria. Her ability to get along with people will help her in her chosen career, nursing. Lots of luck in the future, Jean. CLAUDETTE BRETTON Her eyes sparkle with merriment. Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Various Committees Yearbook Staff Senior Play Clyde ' s winning smile and personality have won her a host of friends. Her happiness knows no end. T. H. S. will always remember her cute dimples. Keep smiling Clyde , and the world is sure to smile back. Stand b Editor of Year Book Senior Play Committee ROBERT CARTER ' , a mighty man is passing. Orchestra 1, 3, 4 Various Committees Bob is a great asset to our school with his fine trumpet playing. He is a very serious-minded person, but has a fine sense of humor. His willingness to work plus his tendency to put the best into life arc certain to reap a harvest abundantly rich. ANGELINA CATALANO Good lucl{ befriend thee. Italian Club 2 Y-Teens 4 From outward appearances, Angie seems quiet; but once you get to know her, you find her to be overflowing with fun. Keep your winnnig ways, and we feel certain that success and happi- ness will be yours. SHIRLEY CHARETTE This life is most jolly. Shirley is gay and light-hearted, taking thinks as they come. She is the kind of a girl that makes friends easily. Shirley ' s future work is going to be one of domesticity. Best of luck, Shirley. LEO CHATIS Something to thin about. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Various Committees Basketball 1 Orchestra 1 Band 1 Glee Club 3, 4 Leo is a boy whose dark good looks have occasioned many an admiring feminine glance. Although he takes his studies seriously, he can always be counted on to join in the fun. If you maintain this matchless balance of humor and seriousness, Leo, you will find that the road of life will lie smooth and straight before you. ELAINE CHENGERt AN Laugh and the world laughs with you. Various Committees Yea Glee Club 3, 4 Book Staff Blue and White 4 Elaine ' s sociability and love of a good time account for her popularity among us. She ' s neat in appearance and can ' t help but be a success in all her future endeavors. Lots of luck in the future, Elaine. DAVID CIARDELLO Toothing ever worries him. Dave is a happy fellow, who, along with his cheerful ways, has a friendly Hi for everyone. His humor brightens up many a dull class, especially English. He is sure to succeed in whatever line of work he chooses. NANCY CICCARELLI A sweeter girl you will never find. Italian Club 3, 4 Senior Play Committee Glee Club 1 Nancy is a petite miss with a sparkling personality. She is neat and well dressed, and her friendly ways are liked by all. Your charming ways will certainly prove to be an asset in your chosen career. PATRICIA CYR A gleam in her eyes and a smile on her lips. Glee Club 1, 3 A friendly smile and a happy Hi greet all who meet Pat. She is quick with her sympathy and ready with a helping hand — a truly loyal friend. May success be your in the future, Pat. IRENE DALTON Let a smile be your umbrella. ' Various Committees Year Book Staff Blue and White 4 Irene ' s pleasant disposition and friendly smile has won and will win her many friends. Her democratic ways have made her an asset to our class. Irene ' s talkativeness has added pep to many a conversation. We are sure that you will more than succeed, Irene. CONSTANCE DeMARCO Good natured, pleasant and itinmng. Girls and Boys A. A. 3 Italian Club Glee Club 1 Although Connie is one of the quieter members of the class, she is very friendly and likeable. Her quiet manner and warm smile make her a very pleasant person to know. May happiness and good luck follow you wherever you go, Connie. Band I, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play CLYDE DEMARS Whatever the- hour, he ' ll never loo sour. Cadets 2, 3 Clyde is one of our most carefree and happy-go-lucky class- mates. His pranks and witty remarks are well-known throughout the school. Clyde, with your sparkling personality and wonder- ful gift of gab, you are bound to succeed. CHRISTINE DEMETREA Clod, deadwood. atrophied brain cells Dead to wonder and delight Italian Club 3, 4 Senior Play Chris possesses a radiant smile that lets everyone know that she is a happy-go-lucky lass with lots of pep. We musn ' t forget to mention the terrific performance she turned out as Aunt Kyle in our Senior Play. Her friendliness, sincerity, and merry good humor will carry her far on the road to success. Best of luck, Chris. WILLIAM DEMING He will have laughter wherever he goes. Football 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Cadets 2, 3: Officer 4 Bill is a senior who will be remembered as mischievous and fun- loving. Although his favorite pastimes are playing Chop-sticks on the piano and teasing his classmates, Bill has a serious side — but few have ever seen it! Best of luck in whatever you attempt. ELEANOR DiLAVORE ' A poet is born, not made. Cheerleader 1 Blue and White 4 Year Book Staff Senior Play Committee Italian Club 3, 4, Treasurer 3 Various Committees Secretary of Honor Society 4 Ellic is a petite, well-dressed miss whose creative abilities have won her the honor of being our class poet. Although she ranks high scholastically, her lively sense of humor prevents her from being serious for too long a period of time. Best of luck in the years to come, Ellic. MAUREEN DONOVAN Twinkling eyes that light her way. Girls ' and Boys A. A. 3 Glee Club 3 Majorettes 3 Senior Play Committee Various Committees Maureen is an elfish girl whose original ejaculations have en- deared her to her many friends. She works conscientiously at any task whiih is set before her. I ' m sure the future hold the realization of all your dreams, Maureen. ANN DOYLE Gay and lively always. Glee Club 1, 3 Cheerleader 1 Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Various Committees Anne is an energetic miss who is constantly in motion. Her exuberance is refreshing and her gaiety contagious. You are bound to be successful in whatever you do, Anne. CORRINE ELSTON Flitting here, flitting there. Blue and White 4 (Co-Editor) Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 2 Honor Society Year Book Staff Senior Play Magazine Drive Manager 1 Corrine is, without a doubt, one of the most capable of our class. As an actress she has proven herself tops, and much credit goes to her for making the Blue and White a success. May your future always be bright, Corrine. ROBERT EMMONS Tenshun, you all. Football 1 Track 4 Cadets 2, 3, Col. 4 Glee Club 1 Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Various Committees Bob is a young man who is likely to show up where you least expect him. He is noted for doing and saying the unusual. With your cheerful ways, Bob, we feel certain that you will be a success in all you undertake. DIANA ENGLISH Softly spea and sweetly smile. Glee Club 3, 4 Commencement Usherette 3 Diane makes a neat appearance and is well-liked by all her classmates. Although she is quiet, she knows how to have fun at the right times. Dianne ' s ladylike ways have won her popu- larity at Tenney, and we feel sure that she will succeed in the future. JAMES ENUS Faint heart never won air lady. Golf 2 Class President 4 Year Book Staff Senior Play Committee P. T. S. A. Historian 3, 4 Honor Society 4 Student Exchange 4 Various Committees As president of our Senior class, Jim has worked hard. How- ever, there was always a little time off for play. His drive and ambition have aided his school and will surely bring success to him in the future. FRANK FAY A little wor . a little play. Track 2, 3, 4 Cadets 2 Most people think of Frank as quiet, but those who know him will say that it isn ' t so. His quietness often gives way to his wonderful sense of humor. We feel sure that his quiet and friendly manner will bring him success. LEONARD FINNEGAN With a song in his heart, and a smile on his lips. Talent Show 3, 4 Year Book Staff Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Various Committees Cadets 3, Officer 4 Tex is as friendly as the songs that he sings. In the short time he has been at Tenney, he has become known to many people as a wonderful fellow, as well as singer. Keep singing, Lennie, and you ' ll never run out of friends. ELLEN FOLEY The uwld is made for fun and frolic. Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Italian Club 3, 4 Ellen is one of the happiest girls you would ever want to know. Her terrific sense of humor and smile have been a real asset to Tenney High. May success be yours, Ellen. MARGARET FOX Full of ambition, she ' s sure to succeed. She has the intelligence that she u ill need. Student Council 3, Recording Secretary 4 Blue and White 4 Year Book Staff Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Senior Play Committee Italian Club 3, 4, Rec. Sec ' y 3 Girls ' State 3 P. T. S. A. 3 Various Committees Honor Society 4 Commencement Usherette 3 Here is a gal that everyone knows. Her nice way with people and her friendly smile have made her one of the most popular girls in the school. Best of luck in all that you do in the future, Peggy. HARLEY FREEDMAN And then there was dancing. Glcc Club 4 Blue and White 4 Year Book Staff Commencement Usherette 3 Italian Club 3, 4, Program Chairman 3, Treasurer 4 Y-Teens 2, 3 Harllcy is a real pert and peppy gal whom everyone know. She is one of those individuals who is a friend to everyone she meets. With your pleasant ways, success is not far distant, Harlcy. GLORIA GALLUZZO What ' s life without a smile. 7 Glee Club 3, 4 Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Italian Club 2, 3 Y-Teens 2, 3 At first glance, Gloria seems like a very quiet and serious ' minded girl. Though she is very serious-minded in her school work, she knows how to have fun, and is a friend to all. Best of luck in the future, Gloria. CAROL GEBO She ' s pretty to wal){ with and witty to tall{ with. ' ' Glee Club 3, 4 A carefree attitude and genial nature have made our acquain- tance with Carol a pleasure. She little realizes how much she brightens life for those around her with her gay, light laugh and warm smile. Lots of luck in the future. Carol. FRANK CLAUDE GELINAS That eager. nou ' Iedge-see ing lad. Baseball 1 Basketball 1 Claude is easy going and well-liked by all. His intelligence, keen sense of humor, and versatility will carry him to the top- most rung of the ladder of success. Best of luck to you in all your endeavors, Claude. IRENE GENTILE Sifeet and lovely. Glee Club 1, 3, 4 Italian Club 2, 3 Senior Play Committee Good looks, a charming personality, and a sweet smile describe Irene. She is one of the girls who really brightens the corridors of M. H. S. We except great things of you, Irene! BARBARA GILCHRIST She is carefree and gay every dcy. ' Barbara possesses a fun-loving, vivacious nature and a warm smile. Do you enjoy listening to long, detailed stories? Gilli seems to have a tale appropriate for every occasion. Best of luck to this loquacious spinner of lively tales! SANDRA GILES Toothing is so popular as goodness. Student Council 3, President 4 Cheerleader Year Book Staff Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Senior Plav Good Citizenshio Award 2 Girls ' State Alternate 3 Student Government Day Rep. 4 P. T. S. A. 3, Secretary 4 Various Committees Honor Society 4 Student Exchange 4 Commencement Usherette 3 Y-Teens 2, 3 Sandy is about the most all-round girl in our class. She has many close friends, a high scholastic rating, and is wonderful to work with. Her success and happiness in the future is assured. DOROTHY GRANDE Personality is to a woman as scent is to a flower. Basketball 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Blue and White 4 Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 2, 3 Italian Club 4 Softball 1 Various Committees Dot has been very active in sports, especially basketball, throughout her high school days. Her contagious gaiety has won her many friends. May your happiness last forever, Dot. DANIEL HAJJAR Laugh and the world laughs with you. Senior Play Orchestra 1 Various Committees Where there ' s Danny, there ' s laughter. His spontaneous wit is the source of much amusement, yet beneath this outer layer of joviality is sincerity. May you achieve all that you attempt, Danny. JOHN HALL I will have them sweet and petite. Baseball 1 Cadets 2, 3 Blue and White 4 Senior Play Color Guards 3 Various Committees Jackie is a good-looking, good-natured senior, who is well- liked by all his classmates. No one will ever forget the nerve shattering cough of his Ooga horn. The very best in the future, Jackie. BERNADETTE HAMEL She loves the li e she lives. Glee Club 3, 4 Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Various Committees Bernie ' s good nature and her friendly ways are well-known by all. Her many fine qualities will make her a sure success. Good luck, Bernie, MILDRED HAYKAL A mixture of music and mischief . Class Secretary 4 Good Citizenship Award 4 Talent Show 3, 4 P. T. S. A. 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 3, 4 Various Committees Blue and White 4 Honor Society 4 Year Book Staff (Assistant Editor) Commencement Usherette 3 Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Y-Teens 2, 3, President 4 Senior Play Committee Magazine Drive Manager 1 Have you ever noticed the impish twinkle in Millie ' s eyes while she is playing those piano roll boogies? It is very seldom that this popular, intelligent, and versatile girl isn ' t smiling. May happiness and success be yours, Millie. JOYCE HUBERT A smile on her hps, a twinkle in her eyes. Glee Club 1, 3 Year Book Staff Commencement Usherette 3 Various Committees Senior Play Committee Joyce ' s sunny smile, cheerful ways, and her bright outlook on life make her a delightful person to know. Her friendship is to be cherished. May the future bring the fruition of all your ambitions, Joyce. CAROLE HOYT Alu avs friendly, delightfully gay. She has. it ' s no doubt, a queenly way. Basketball 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Committee Student Council 3, Treasurer 4 Good Citizenship Award 3 Cheerleader 3, 4 Various Committees Year Book Staff Magazine Drive Manager 4 Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 2, 3 Commencement Usherette 3 Carole ' s popularity is well-deserved. Her neat appearance, sweet smile, and helpful, happy ways endear her to all. No matter how busy she is with numerous activities, our class queen finds the time to greet her classmates with a friendly Hi . Always stay as nice as you are, Hoytie , and may the best be yours. CYNTHIA HUNTER .N.eat, sweet, and can ' t be beat. P. T. S. A. 3 Sparkling and good-humored, Cynthia ' s company is always welcomed by her classmates. Her diligence as a student is sure to be rewarded. A cheerful appearance and considerate ways have inevitably earned her popularity. With these admirable assets, Cindy will certainly see the realization of all her dreams. PETER HUSTON Where to find his equal would be hard to tell. Senior Play Committee Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Boys ' State Delegate 3 Basketball 1 Haldane Trophy Class Vice-President 4 Various Committees Blue and White 4 Year Book Staff Popularity among his classmates and his scholastic standing are indicative of his future success. Any of the students that were associated with Pete , in classes or on committees, will agree that his fine mind brought forth many worth-while ideas. His athletic prowess and friendly disposition team up to complete the picture of our class hero. JUSTINE JESSER Mischief is her delight, laughter her goal. Class Secretary 3 Student Council 2 Year Book Staff Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Senior Play Committee Italian Club 3, President 4 Various Committees Y-Teens 2 Bright eyes sparkling, gay laughter tinkling — that describes Jess . Her vivacious ways win her new friends each dav, and her sense of humor will surly bring happiness and joy to all who ever have the pleasure of knowing her. Best of luck to a great gal. MARILYN KEEGAN Success is won by honest toil. Senior Play Committee Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 Various Committees An active participant in sports and an honest toiler, Marilyn is a much appreciated figure in school and community life. She tackles her duties with a never-fading cheerfulness. These favorable traits, we are sure, will benefit you in your chosen careen, Mai. RICHARD KEENE A man ' s best friend is his horse. Senior Play Tall, cute, and naturally quiet, Dick ' s close friends know that there is a subtle humor beneath his sober manner. His keen sportsmanship and consideration for others will profit him in the future. Good luck to a lad who deserves the most to say the least. GAIL KELLEHER A merrv heart for all the day. Basketball 1, 2, 3, Captain 4 Glee Club 3 Cheerleader 1 Majorette 2, 3 Blue and White 4 Year Book Staff Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 2, 3 Various Committees Gail made an exceptional captain of our girls ' basketball team this year. She is a happy-go-lucky gal with many friends. We wish you the best of luck in future undertakings. BETTY KINNEY Just be natural, you ' re naturally nice. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Blue and White 4 Year Book Staff Senior Play Stage Manager Honor Society 4, President Commencement Usherette 3 Y-Teens 2 Various Committees For a person who is supposed to be most serious , Betty has her share of fun. She did a magnificent job as president of the newly-organized Honor Society. Thus you can see, she ' s pleasant, ambitious, and intelligent. Possessing these fine qualities, she most certainly will be successful in the future. WILFRED KIRKMAN Ready and willing to lend a helping hand. Cadets 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Committee Year Book Staff Buddy , as he is called by his classmates, has a word, a way, and a winning smile that are admired by all who know him. May success be yours in whatever you undertake. ROBERT KIVER Let tomorrow taJ e care of itself. Don ' t let Bobby ' s babyface deceive you; for whenever there ' s any mischief, he is bound to be at the bottom of it. He will always be rememebered for hs fun-lovng and carefree manner. Best of luck to you always, Bob. ALBERT KORELISHN Everyone ' s friend. Cadets 2 Al is one of the smarter students in the senior class. His willingness to cooperate and his warm smile have won him many friends. Keep these qualities, Al, and you are assured success. PATRICIA KORELISHN Happy am 1; from care I am free. Let us introduce you to Pat , a popular member of the class of S5. Her pleasing personality and nice ways have won her many friends both in and out of school. Pat is a fine companion, and we hope that her future will be as nice as she is. ANDREW LAURIN Fun and laughter are everywhere. Baseball 2, 3, 4 Glee Club J, 4 Various Committees Class Vice-President 3 Andy is one of the most popular boys in our class. There ' s always a look of mischief in his eyes, and you can always be sure that he has a reason for it. Keep smiling, Andy, and we know you ' ll get along in whatever you do. MILTON LEBOWITZ Fun-loving and fancyfree. Track 2, 3 Senior Play Blue and White 4 Various Committees Cadets 2, Major 4 Although he portrayed the bashful football player Buck in the Senior Play, Milt is far from being quiet. Whenever he is near, there is never a dull moment. His willingness to help others and his ready smile have won him many friends. We want to wish you the best of luck in the future, Milt, for you deserve it. EVE LEOFF Ambition and nowledge are the eys to success. Commencement Usherette 3 Cheerleader 1 Y-Teens 2 Blue and White 4 Various Committees Year Book Staff (Assistant Editor) Senior Play Committee Italian Club 3 Honor Society 4 Eve is a fun-loving, sociable gal with many, many friends. She has a rare combination of brains and wit, with a sense of humor that cannot be topped. Her chosen field is English, and we are sure that she will be a great success. JANE LERNED A winning way, a pleasant smile. Dressed so neat, and quite in style. Year Book Staff Senior Play Committee Y-Teens 3, Vice-President 4 Jane, one of our seemingly quiet seniors, always manages to have her share of fun. Quietness has proved to be an asset to her, winning her many true friends. May you find success just around the corner, Jane. JUDITH LISTER Happy and gay. she goes on her way. Basketball 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 3 Blue and White 4 Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 2, 3 Honor Society 4 Various Committees. Year Book Staff Senior Play Committee Commencement Usherette 3 Judy is a very sociable girl with a winning smile and a host of friends. She has thoroughly enjoyed her high school years, being either serious or witty, as the occasion demanded. We wish you loads of success in all your ventures, Judy. GERARD MAMBRO Let swing be l(ing. Glee Club 3, 4 Band 1. 2 Various Committees Jerry is a carefree fellow with lots of friends. He gets a great kick out of life and is always ready to laugh. His ability to jest has always made him popular. Good luck in the future, Merry Jambro . LUCILLE MANCINI Mischief spar les in her eyes. Cookie is a girl whose great sense of humor has brightened many a dreary day. Her ability to get along with others is characterized by her love of a good time. Her witty remarks have done much to win her a host of friends. Lots of luck in whatever you do in the future, Cookie. ALICE MANNING Happy am 1. from care I am free. Why aren ' t they all contented IiJ(e me. ' Cheerleader 4 Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Various Committees Alice ' s bubbling personality and pep have made her one of the more popular girls at Methuen, and also an excellent cheer- leader. Her happy chatter and laughter in the corridors will be hard to forget. The best of luck in all you do, Al . You deserve it. MARIE MAX Charms stride the sight and merit wins the soul. Blue and White 4 (Co-Editor) Year Book Staff Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Senior Play 4 Honor Society 4 Y-Teens 2, 3 Commencement Usherette 3 Various Committees P. T. S. A. 3 Marie is one of the most ambitious girls in our senior class. Her sociable ways have always made her many friends. Tops in all her studies. Maxie is one of the rare few who excel in math. We wish you all the luck in the world in your chosen career, Marie. Your ability and drive will take you far. CONSTANCE McANDREW She is fair to see and sweet. Majorette 2, 3. 4 Blue and White 4 Year Book Staff Girls ' and Boys A. A. 3 Senior Play Committee Various Committees A sweet smile and a cheery word introduce us to Connie. She certainly brightens the football field when she begins to strut and twirl! Active in all school affairs, Connie also maintains a high scholastic average. Lucky are the children who ' ll have Miss McAndrew for teacher! ROBERT McAVOY A talented boy with a paint brush. Cadet Sergeant 2, 3 Various Committees Bob ' s skill has brightened our gym on more than one occasion. A man of few words, he is, nevertheless, capable of coming up with a witty retort. His greatest interest lies in the field of mechanics. Best of luck, Bob. We ' re sure you ' ll make a good one. JOHN McDERMOTT An excellent medley of seriousness and fun. Baseball 1 Basketball 1. 2 Cadets 2 Various Committees Jack is one of the nicest-looking boys in our class. Sincere friendliness and a desire to please characterize this easy-going lad. Under that calm exterior, however, lies a driving determination to succeed. The best always, Jack. ARTHUR McEVOY Always a happy person. Cadets 2, 3, Officer 4 Year Book Staff Various Committees Art, our disc jockey, is a boy whom we will all remember in the role of playing the hit songs at our dances. His blond hair and sparkling eyes are just some of his many assets. Lots of luck to a deserving fellow. BARBARA McGOVERN I haven ' t got a care in the world. Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Glee Club 3 Barbara is one of the most carefree students in our class. Her personality and bright smile appeal to everyone. Barb is also lucky in possessing a keen sense of humor and a ready laugh. If you know her, you can ' t help but like her. MARIE MERCIER Prettv, personable, and popular. Various Committees New Jersey ' s loss has been our gain. In the short time that Marie has been in Methuen, she has a host of friends. A happy future is assured this likeable miss. ROBERT MONFET A friend worth having. Baseball 3 Talent Show 3. 4 Fortunate is the person who is counted among Bob ' s friends. A quiet boy, nevertheless he makes us all sit up and take notice when he starts strumming that guitar. Anyone who can entertain and make others happy as you can, Bob, will never lack friends. GLORIA MORENCY Happy and gay is she. Glee Club 3 Senior Play Committee Various Committees Glo is a girl who has a smile for everyone. Her friendly disposition has gained for her the well-deserved popularity she can claim. Never change Glo , and a happy future will be yours. RICHARD MORENCY Looi{s, neatness, and personality. Various Committees Dick is one of the most popular boys in our class. His ready laughter and warm smile have made him a hit with all his classmates. His excellent personality and neat appearance will, no doubt, make him successful in life. PATRICIA MORRIS Full of fun. full of life. Basketball 2 Glee Club 4 Blue and White 4 Year Book Staff Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 2, 3 Senior Play Commencement Usherette 3 Various Committees Patti, with her good looks, ability, and charm, is a real asset to the class of 55. Loyal and hard-working, yet bubbling with merriment and mischief, here is a girl of whom the world will take note. Never lose these lovable qualities, Patti, and life will smile on you. CAROL MOSS It ' s nice to be natural when you ' re naturally nice. Glee Club 3 Various Committees Carol ' s friendly manner and sweet disposition have won her many friends. Her infectious laugh adds a gay note to any gathering. Our wishes for a bright future are yours, Carol. THOMAS MOSSON With never a care in the world. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Various Committees Mike is unassuming and unaffected, but no one could help but notice his friendly disposition. He gets a great kick out of life and is always ready to laugh. May the future hold success for you, Mike . MARLENE NAZARIAN The world is so full of pleasant things. Y-Teens 4 Year Book Staff Glee Club I, 1, 4 Girls and Boys A. A. 3 Various Committees Marlene can be described as a dark-haired girl with a fascin- ating smile. This, combined with a neat appearance and warm manner, make her a very pleasant person to know. Marlene has all the necessary qualities for a very fine future. KATHLEEN O ' BRIEN Wittv. livelv. and full of fun. A toss of her long, silky hair, a devilish glance from her eye, and Babe again has uttered that just-right remark which occasions gales of appreciative laughter. This ability to say the clever phrase, coupled with her better-than-average looks, make Kathy one of the more popular seniors. We ' ll never forget you, Babe . Good luck! JOHN O ' WRIL A man of a few words is he. Cadets 2 Jake is an unassuming, quiet fellow, who is well-liked by all his classmates. These qualities, coupled with sincerity and deter- mination to succeed assure him a rewarding future. SONYA PATENAUDE Sugar and spice and everything nice. Glee Club 1, 3 Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Various Committees Winning ways and a friendly attitude make Sonnie a girl worth knowing. Her cheery smile has won her many friends and will continue to do so. We wish you all the luck and happiness you truly deserve, Sonya. JANICE PATTERSON Jan mav seem quiet to you. But as her fnends if this is true. Italian Club 3, 4 Vanous Committees Y -Teens 2 Year Book Stan Jan is a sweet miss with personality plus. Her cheerful ways and pleasant smile will not easily be forgotten. Jan plans to enter the field of nursing after graduation and. needless to say. she is sure to be a huge success. JANET PA UK Laughing eyes reflect a cheerful soul. Italian Club 3, 4 Year Book Staff Various Committees We are all familiar with Jan ' s happy smile, pleasant disposition, and sparkling personality. She intends to enter college and study medical technology. With your fine attribute?. Jan, you are assured a happy college career and a successful future. STANLEY PELCZAR Young man with a horn. Band 1, 2 Orchestra 3, 4 Stan is a carefree, easy-going fellow who seems to breeze his way through life. He is a talented musician and shall certainly be missed from the band after 55. Your optimism is unique, Stan. Never change, and the best to you always. JOHN PICKLES A good-natured, all-around fellow. Basketball 1 Track 2, 3: Captain 4 Various Committees Cadets 2 Pickles needs no introduction. His friendly attitude has made him popular with all his classmates. With his witty re- marks and gay laughter, he has brightened many a dasdrooa. Keep .imlmg, Jack. DONALD POPIELARSKI I lave ike ir c I hve. Cadets 2 Doa wnl be remembered as a quiet fellow, but we are sure kit wind is occapwd by plans bound to bring boa success. His gener ou s nature is son: to help ban obtain and keep true friends. This abthty assure you a nappy future, Don. EUGENE POUUN Like by aU mho hnom krm. Football 3. 4 Golf 3. 4 Gene is a plucky boy who deserves a lot of credit. ' Since breaking a leg in a footbal grr. he has been out of school- However. Gene is not put down that canny! He is al set to graduate w b. us. Your perservcrence wnl serve yon in good stead in the future. Gene. PATRICIA QUINLAN Always ready to laugh. Italian Club 3, 4 Senior Play Committee Year Book Staff Various Committees Pat is quiet; yet she loves a good time and a funny story. With her sense of humor, easy-going disposition, and a fine personality, she is sure to be a success. Best of luck, Pat, in all your future undertakings. JEAN RATCLIFFE A pretty girl is li e a melody. Glee Club i Pretty, sweet and witty describe Jean perfectly. Her neat appearance, and wonderful personality have made her a friend to all at Tenney. Never lose your pleasant ways, Jean, and you can ' t help but succeed. JOAN RATCLIFFE Lovely to loo atl delightful to now. Glee Club 3 And here is the second pretty twin! Joanie possesses, in addition to her good-looks, wit, charm, and friendliness. Who would have thought there could be two such all-around girls! May you achieve what you desire, Joan. CAROL RHODES Sweet and lovely. Senior Play Committee Year Book Staff Y-Teens 2 Glee Club 1 Various Committees Carol is one of our prettiest seniors. Her sparkling smile and charming manner have won her many friends. Always keep your pleasant ways, Carol. NORMAN RIVARD Amusement is as necessary to a man as labor. Basketball 1 Cadets 2; Officer 4 Various Committees Norman is a neat and well-dressed lad who, through his will- ingness to lend a helping hand, has gathered a host of friends. He is characterized by his constant broad smile and fun-loving personality. May happiness and success be yours in the future. JOSEPH RIZKALLAH Ready, trilling and able. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Various Committees Joe is the handyman of our class. He is active in school activities and a valuable member of our fine band. Best of luck in your chosen profession, Joe WILLIAM ROEGER Li ed by all who now him. Bill is a quiet boy, but is a loyal, sincere friend to those who have earned his friendship. A hard-working student, he is certainly an asset to Tenney. Retain these fine qualities always, Bill, and future happiness will be yours. ELEANOR RUMORE Mischief sparkles in her eyes. Glee Club I, 3 Y-Teens 3 Eleanor is known as a sociable, carefree girl, but can be serious when the occasion demands. She is a girl worth knowing and one with whom it is easy to get along. May your future be over- flowing with happiness, Ellie. MITCHELL SAAB Always ready for a good time. Golf 2, 3, 4 Girls ' and Boys A. A. 3 Senior Play Committee Orchestra 2, 3 Cadies 2; Officer 4 Mickey is one of Methuen High ' s best liked students — both by teachers and classmates. His quietness in school is deceiving, for out of class he is full of fun. The world needs people like you, Mickey. The best always! WILLIAM SALOIS Tall, dar . and handsome. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2 Baseball 3 Various Committees This handsome lad, the King of our class, is well-known, especially to the girls at M. H. S. A fine football player and a good sport, we are sure Bill will succeed in all he undertakes in the future. With the assets which he possesses it is inevitable. EUGENIE SANTOS Sincere and modest, success is for her. Glee Club 1, 3 Blue and White 4 Year Book Staff Senior Play Committee Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 Dolly is truly a friend worth knowing. Her pleasant manner and studious mind will help her on her way to success in her teaching career. Every happiness, Dolly . FRANK SAVONA A penny for your thoughts. Cadets 2 Various Committees Honor Society 4 Quiet, handsome, and studious describe Frank to a T . He has the distinction of being one of the few boys in our class elected to the Honor Society. His earnestness of purpose is sure to bring his success in whatever he undertakes. FRANCES SCHRUENDER Full of vim and vigor. Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 2, 3 Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4 Cheerleaders 2, 3, 4; Captain 4 Year Book Staff Various Committees Basketball 2 Glee Club 3 Blue and White 2 Commencement Usherette 3 Frannie ' s versatility is known to all. She has faithfully kept our class accounts for four years, and has greatly added to our enjoyment of school sports by her peppy cheering. However, her greatest success to date is that of making friends. CAROL SCOTT Silent, su eet, and always neat. Senior Play Committee Cal is a quiet and genial classmate and also a terrific dancer. If you didn ' t see Cal , you wouldn ' t know that she was around. She ' s on the ball though, and always ready to pitch in where needed. Best of luck to you in all your future undertakings. JAMES SHIRTON A person worth nowing. Baseball 1, 3 Cadets 2 Although Jim is one of the quieter members of our class, he is, nevertheless, very friendly, and does his work faithfully. His intelligence, sense of humor, and versatility will carry him a long way in life. Good luck in the future, Jim. CLAIRE SKAFF Light of heart, gay of spirit. Glee Club 3 Claire is full of fun. Her lively sense of humor and her willing- ness to help have won her many friends. May success be yours in everything you ever attempt, Claire. FREDERICK SKAFF The longer vou now him the better vou Ii e htm. Football 4 Cadets 2, 3: Officer 4 Various Committees Senior Play Committee Whenever a helping hand is needed, Fred is always available. Although he seems rather quiet, his friends will tell you to watch him when he gets going. We know he will have success in the future. RUTH SOKOL A-I is her trade mar true In temper and all else, too. Various Committees Blue and White 4 Year Book Staff Girls ' and Boys A. A. 3 Senior Play Committee Honor Society 4 Commencement Usherette 3 Ruthie ' s charm, friendliness, and sense of humor have made her one of the best-liked members of our class. An honor student, she also rates high among the best-dressed. May you realize your every aspiration, Ruthie! PHILIP SPADA A sportsman to the finish. Baseball 1, 2, 3; Captain 4 Various Committees Italian Club, Vice President 4 Phil is a friendly, fun-loving felow who works hard at his sport, baseball. His success is not confined to the diamond, how- ever, but is evident both in his school work and his many friends. May continued happiness be yours, Phil. EDWARD STANLEY Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo? Cadet 2: Officer 4 Year Book Staff Senior Play Committee Ed is a major in our Cadet Corps, and a good one, too! He is popular and, need we say, likes the girls! His smile and pleasant manner have earned him this well-deserved popularity. You ' ll go far, Ed. EUNICE STARTA Happy as a lar . Glee Club 3 Various Committees Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Honey is a happy-go-lucky girl who takes things as they come. She is one of those girls who can always cheer us up. Her pleasing personality, we are sure, will bring her success in whatever she plans to do. CLAIRE ST. PIERRE Light of heart, gay of spirits. Honor Society 4 Magazine Drive Assistant Manager 4 Senior Play Committee Various Committees A sweet smile and a pleasant word for everyone introduces Claire. A high honor student, her quiet and pleasing personality will always be remembered by her classmates. Her success in high school is indicative of what the future holds in store for Claire. SYLVIA STROVINK A girl of high ideals. Senior Play Blue and White 4 Year Book Staff Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Glee Club 1 Various Committees Although she has what appears to be a reserved manner, Sally certainly has many friends. Pleasant, sincere, and cooperative, she is a girl with ambition. May you realize your highest aspirations, Sally. ALFRED TORISSI Begone, dull care, thou and I shall never agree. Football I, 2 Italian Club 3, 4 Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Al ' s carefree manner and ways are known to all. He always enjoys a good time and a good laugh. Best of luck in the future, Al, and may success be yours. MARY TRAINA With a song in my heart. Glee Club 1, 3. 4 Mary ' s happy laugh and pleasant smile have won her many friends. Her merry disposition and sense of humor make her fun to be with. Stay as you are Mary, and you will always be happy. FRED TRICKETT Where to find his equal would be hard to tell. Track 2 Talent Show 2, 4 Band 1, 2, 3: Student Conductor 4 Year Book Staff Senior Play Good Citizenship Award 2, 3 Boys ' State 3 Honor Society 4 Various Committees Freddie ' s ability and ambition, together with his warm manner and sense of humor assure him success and happiness. His prowess as a musician and as a student is well-known at Tenney. We wish you every joy, Fred. JACQUELINE VEIT A merry heart ma eth a cheerful countenance. Glee Club 3 Year Book Staff Honor Society 4 Jackie is one of the peppiest members of our class. Her winning ways and pleasant smile have won her many friends. She also stands high scholastically. Always stay as nice as you are Jackie. CHARLES VERNIS A SPORT at all times. A Sport at all times. Football 1, 2, 3: Captain 4 Basketball 1, 2 Track 2 Talent Show 2 Glee Club 3: President 4 Various Committees Chuck piloted our football team to a successful season, proving himself a very able leader. At first glance, his quiet manner may fool you, but look again for he is full of fun. Good luck in all your ventures, Chuck . WALTER VIGNAULT 1 women be there, there be I also. Cadets 2 Talent Show 3 Senior Play Committee Walt is intelligent and has a fine sense of humor. There ' s never a dull moment when he ' s around, for his personality brightens even the most dreary day. He is seen, most of the time, talking to girls about math (so he says). Loads of luck to a fine boy. CAROL VOIGT Laugh and the world laughs with you. Giggle and Carol giggles more. Majorettes 3; Captain 4 Year Book Staff Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Senior Play Committee Various Committees Carol has a charming personality, a sense of humor, and a talent for drawing. Her peppiness was shown in the fine way that she led our majorettes. You did a splendid job, Carol, and may you travel far on the road of success. 4 w . i v. ( fv BARBARA WAITE Happy and gay, from worry I ' m free. Talent Show 2 Glee Club 1, 3, 4 Cheerleader 1 Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Blue eyes, a cheery smile, and a friendly attitude toward every- one characterize our Barb. She also proved to be quite an entertainer in the Talent Show. Lots of luck to a girl who deserves the best. DONALD WALBRIDGE To be friendly is to have friends. Cadets 2, 3; Officer 4 Senior Play Year Book Staff Various Committees Don ' s ready smile and willingness to lend a hand have made him a number one asset to our class. His role in the senior play proved him a good actor: however his friendship is the real thing. Here ' s wishing you success, Don. MARILYN WARDWELL Wori[ conquers all. Blue and White 4 Year Book Staff Senior Play Committee Chairman Y-Teens 2, 3, 4 Various Committees Marilyn is one of our more active senior girls, always rushing to and fro. Wherever there is work to be done you ' ll find her. She is just as active out of school as in; one of her favorite pastimes is flying. The very best in the future, Mimi . NANCY WHITTEMORE Where there be sports, there be I also. Glee Club 3 Blue and White 4 Year Book Staff Girls ' and Boys ' A. A. 3 Senior Play Committee Girls ' Field Hockey 4 Y-Teens 2 Various Committees Talent Show 4 One of Methuen ' s most ardent basketball fans, Whitty is one of the friendliest and most fun-loving gals around school. Her happy chatter has won her a host of friends in her years at Methuen. Best of luck in your teaching career, Whitty. JANET WILSON Be natural, you ' re naturally nice. Glee Club L, 3, 4 Various Committees Y-Teens 2 Year Book Staff Senior Play Committee Jan may appear to be quiet, but look again! Once you get to know her, you ' ll find her full of fun. Jan is the proud possessor of a lovely voice. May you have the best of luck, Irish . BARBARA WLODYKA j eat and petite. Year Book Staff Girls and Boys A. A. 3 Senior Play Committee Various Committees Y-Teens Barb ' s sweetness and adorable ways have made her one of the most liked girls at Tenney High. Her pleasantness well accounts for her numerous friends. We wish you the very best in aO you do, Barb, no one deserves it more. PAUL WORMALD Of tomorrow he worries not. Cadets 2 Paul is a light-hearted, easy-going boy and one of the real wits in the senior class. His optimism and good humor are bound to carry him successfully through life. BARBARA GASNE Friendly, true and considerate. To fnoir this girl is a pleasant fate. Talent Show 4 Barbara ' s friend-winning personality just attracts people to her. Whether you have known her for a long or brief period of time, you are sure of a true friend. Best of luck to you, Barbara. ANNETTb GIORDANO Keep your sunny side up. Year Book Staff Italian Club 3, 4 Senior Play Committee Various Committees One of our most cheerful seniors is Toni . She would not enjoy life if there were no excitement. Let nothing dampen your spirits, and may success be yours. EDWARD FLEMING Basketball 1 Eddie is a quiet boy, but, judging from the number of friends he possesses, more of us should have a quiet personality. If you keep up your hard work, and don ' t ever change your ways, there isn ' t a chance in the world that you won ' t succeed. BARBARA HARRINGTON In silence many virtues hide. Glee Club 3 Senior P!ay Committee Year Book Staff Various Committees Although Barbara is one of our quieter girls, her friends say that hiding in her silence is a very pleasant personality. She is neat, attractive, and artistic. We wish success for you in all your undertakings. Barb. JAMES HOLMES A little wor){. a little play. Baseball 1 Senior Play Committee Hidden under his quiet appearance, one may be surprised to find such fun and clever wit. Jim ' s carefree attitude and genial nature have acquired countless friends for him. He will cer- tainly be a success in whatever position he holds in the future. JOHN KILBANE Earnest and diligent, success is his. ' Various Committees John has a big smile and a cheery word for everyone. He is energetic and conscientious, and we arc sure that success will be his in the future. RAYMOND RUHMAN $,Utet and considerate. Although Ray is one of the quieter members of our class, his pleasing smile has won him many friends. M. H. S. needs more like you, Ray. We know you will succeed in all you undertake. 1 9 5 5 Cjlaiuation Hcncis l 9 5 5 VALEDICTORIAN . Eve Leoff SALUTATORIAX Marie Max HONOR ESSAY Sandra Giles ORATION CLASS HISTORY CLASS POEM CLASS PROPHECY CLASS WILL CLASS SONG Class Dtzu Mildred Haykal _ Margaret Fox James Baker Eleanor DiLa vore Albert KoreUshn Jacqueline Veil Frank Savona Words: Eleanor DiLa vore Music: Mildred Haykal PRESIDENTS ADDRESS James Enus T H S President ' s Gddless Mr. Sturke, members of the School Com- mittee, teachers, parents, and students, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Class Day exer- cises of the graduating class of 1955. We are indeed honored to have been a part of this well-organized school. Here we have learned much that will be most beneficial to us in the future. For two years we have functioned as one body working together toward an ultimate goal. Soon we shall become 140 individuals each seek- ing fortune in an insecure world whose future at present is precariously hanging in the balance. In the past our footsteps echoed through the halls of Tenney. However, in a few short days, these halls will no longer know our pres- ence. Although our separation is a sorrowful event, we must strive for success so that we may some day provide others with the excel- lent opportunities we have received here. As we patiently work toward our goal may we always remember He conquers who conquers himself. —JAMES ENUS 19 5 5 Class Olaiion He conquers, who conquers himself in the Latin is Vincit qui se vincit . As we all know, this is our class motto, by which we have tried to live during our four years of high school, and which we hope will influence the rest of our lives. But how many of us really under- stand the significance of these words? No doubt, we all realize that in order for us to become successful men and women we must first know ourselves — our weak points as well as our capabilities. So it is of utmost importance that we be particularly frank and honest in screening our potentialities. After we have come to a truthful evaluation of our abilities, then we must resolve to conquer our weaknesses. Whether we are successful or not in doing so — that will be the true test of our achievement. All along the road of life there will be many obstacles to overcome and hardship to be endured. There will be hard knocks to challenge us and it is up to us to have the courage and determination to pick ourselves up after being knocked down, and then to go forward. This is easier said than done, but there are many things in life that are not easy. I would like to relate to you the inspiring story of one of the world ' s most courageous women, Helen Keller, who succeeded in con- quering herself and in so doing serves as a fine example to all mankind. Helen Keller was a blind and deaf girl, who when she was scarcely one year old, had been taken desperately ill. She was not expected to live, but when the fever finally left her, she slowly became well. It was some time before it was discovered that the sickness had left her in a dark, still room of life, where sights and sounds could never penetrate. What was there in life for a child so afflicted? This girl with her intensely active mind and a great desire for self- expression was obliged to drift through silent, shadowy days and weeks of childhood, unlike other children, knowing nothing but the dreary solitude to which she seemed doomed. Then almost as a gift from God, Miss Anne Sullivan, a patient and devoted teacher, was sent to her. Learning to conquer her blindness and her deafness was slow, and many times a frustrating process for Helen Keller, but gradually she progressed and began to read, to understand, and to be understood. Helen Keller was determined to be victor and not be vanquished. While she was still very young, she set for herself an almost impossible goal — college — and in October, 1896, she did enter the Cambridge Preparatory School to prepare for Radcliffe, the college she wished with all her heart and soul to attend. Now, there were years of hard, unceasing work with difficulties in them enough to discourage a normal girl with both sight and hearing. The strain of the work was very great ; however, undaunted by having to read examination papers in three kinds of Braille and other difficulties, Helen Keller took her final examinations and passed ! College! On an equal footing with girls who could see and hear! Here was a girl among girls — in spite of all her handicaps — in spite of days too dark to mention, she lived a story of such courage as T H S has rarely been equalled. To Helen Keller, dark days were only an incentive to overcome more obstacles. She once said, I never fight — except against difficulties . In this statement lies the kernel of her real character. From the very first she was a fighter, but against enemies of no common kind — against handi- caps and obstacles. This is the story of Helen Keller, a girl learning to love and live and study and appreciate all that her starved nature cried out to under- stand and express — a promoter of the welfare of the blind, teacher and lecturer, noted for her a ccomplishments wherever her name is known. Talk about courage, about perseverance, about ambition, then speak the name of Anne Sullivan Macy ' s famous pupil, Helen Keller! Now fellow classmates, as the time of our departure draws near, let us resolve to follow for the rest of our lives the fine example of this great and courageous American woman. Remember that with the help of our Almighty Greater, we too can accomplish the seeming impossible, for He conquers, who conquers himself . —MILDRED HAYKAL 19 5 5 Class Hidofak In a few days, we, the members of the class of 1955, will be alumni of Tenney High School. Behind us are memories of some of the most enjoyable years of our lives. On a bright September morning in 1952, we climbed Baptist Hill to become the last sophomore class of the Edward F. Searles High School. We were very proud to be there, but also looked up rather humbly to the upperclassmen. Everything was so confusing at first — especially the rotating schedule of the class periods. Gradually, we became accustomed to our new surroundings. After electing president, Paul Arold ; vice-president, Edward Spicer ; secretary. Helen Bamford; treasurer, Frances Schruender; and Student Council members Sheila Allard and Justine Jesser, we at last had the feeling that we belonged. Then came our memorable Sophomore Reception. After the grand march and entertainment, during which the Senior Class President of- ficially welcomed us, the lights went out in the middle of a storm. The excitement which followed made our reception quite different from any other. In February came the annual Talent Show. It was our first, and we were all proud of Fred Trickett, who represented our class very well, winning second prize. At Senior Chapel, held on the lawn in June, Mr. Skil lings announced the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Awards. Honored from our class, on the basis of outstanding character, good sportsmanship, cooperation, and scholarship, were Sandra Giles and Fred Trickett. Before we realized it, the year was over and we were leaving Searles, with its ivy-covered walls and established traditions, for a beautiful new high school. We were Juniors! Upperclassmen! We chose to lead our class, during the first year in our new school, president, Paul Arnold; vice- president. Andrew Laurin : secretary, Helen Bamford ; treasurer, Fran- ces Schruender; and to represent us on the Student Council, Sheila Allard, Peggy Fox, Sandra Giles, and Carole Hoyt, This time we were helping the Seniors give the Freshman-Sopho- more Reception, since there were two new classes in the high school. An election was held later in the year to fill a vacancy in the office of class secretary. Justine Jesser was elected. The first Talent Show in the new auditorium was held in February. Among those participating from our class were the Valley Ramblers , Lennie Fmnegan, Bob Monfet, and Bob Carver, who stole the show — and first prize — with their guitars, and rendition of Cool, Clear Water . T H S That year at Senior Chapel, the Good Citizenship Awards went to Carole Hoyte and Fred Trickett. September! It hardly seemed possible that we had come so far in such a short time, but there we were — Seniors! A few weeks after school began, we elected president, James Enus; vice-president, Pete Huston; secretary, Mildred Haykal ; and for taking such good care of our money, we re-elected Frances Schruender. Phyllis Bunker joined Sheila, Peggy, Sandra, and Carole on the Student Council. The first Freshman Reception was held on October 29 in the gym, with President Enus doing the honors. Then came the chance for our more talented classmates to show their acting ability. After several weeks of rehearsing, intensive because of the early date of the Senior Play, the curtain rose on Curtain Going Up. Under Mrs. Richardson ' s very capable coaching, the play was a success and received many favorable comments. The individual per- formances given during the evening indicated the presence of some Barrymores in our midst. Corrine Elston was outstanding in her por- trayal of Miss Burgess, one of the leading female characters. At an impressive ceremony in January, seventeen seniors and fifteen juniors were installed as charter members of the Methuen chap- ter of the National Honor Society. Seniors elected as officers were Betty Kinney, president; Eleanor DiLavore, secretary, and Mary Ann Bennett, treasurer. Miss Lange is faculty adviser of the chapter. A few weeks later, the annual magazine drive was on, but this year, all four classes participated to earn money for their respective treasuries. Marilyn Wardwell and Paul Wormald were the top sales- men in the Senior class. Danny Hajjar did a commendable job as Master of Ceremonies at the Talent Show in March. Although no prizes were awarded, each class was well represented with talent, and the sponsor of the show was that well-known breakfast cereal, LOST . March also brought the forty-ninth annual Military Ball, for which the cadets had been practicing for weeks. The grand march was led by Cadet Colonel Robert Emmons and Marilyn Wardwell. Sandra Giles was elected to represent the school on Good Govern- ment Day at the State House in Boston. Work was started on our yearbook, and Robert Carter was elected editor-in-chief. Chosen to be assistant editors were Mildred Haykal and Eve Leoff. At an assembly in April, the honors for graduation and class day were announced : Eve Leoff, valedictorian ; Marie Max, salutatorian ; Sandra Giles, honor essayest; and Mildred Haykal, class orator. From the other honor graduates the class chose Jacqueline Viet and Frank Savona to write the class will; Peggy Fox, the class history; Eleanor DiLavore and Albert Korelishn, the class prophecy. To raise money for the Prom, the class sponsored a public whist party. In May came our Yearbook Dance, which was a girl-ask-boy 19 5 5 affair and appropriately called a Twirp Twirl . The Band Dance fol- lowed, and once again . . . ... it is June. At Senior Chapel, Mildred Haykal and Fred Trickett received the D.A.R Good Citizenship Awards. Our Senior Prom was an event to be remembered. The gym, beau- tifully decorated to provide a formal setting, showed evidence of the many hours that were devoted to planning the highlight of the Senior year. Several local organizations contributed time and money to aid us in making the affair a success. Following general dancing, we were escorted to a movie premiere. To complete the evening, we returned to the high school for a delicious supper and professional entertainment. On Sunday, June 12, Baccalaureate services were held in the First Church Congregational. Our caps and gowns were donned for the first time — the girls in white and the boys in blue. This is Class Day, and Graduation is but one step away. We look back with sadness, with the realization that our days in high school are at an end, but look ahead with anticipation to the future. Although each of us will go his own separate ways, the friends we have made, and the good times and hard work we have had while learning together, will never be forgotten. At Senior Chapel, Mildred Haykal and Fred Trickett received the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Awards. In recognition of their qualities of leadership, Sandra Giles and Peter Huston were presented with certi- ficates from the Danforth Foundation. This year, the American Legion awarded medals to the Senior girl and boy who most typify the qualities of honor, courage, scholarship, leadership, service, companionship and character. Sandra Giles and Robert Carter were the recipients of the medals. —MARGARET FOX T H S Glass PicpLecij SETTING: Naval Base, South Weymouth, Mass. TIME: 1975. EVENT : The first launching of a rocket to the moon. Al : Oh, excuse me, Miss, if I bumped into you. It ' s so crowded here today, one can hardly move. Gee, you look so familiar! Did you graduate from Tenney High in 1955? Ellie : Why, yes, aren ' t you Albert Korelishn ? Remember Elea- nor DiLavore ? That ' s me ! Al : I thought I had seen you before ! I see you have come to see the excitement, too. Did you know that Ed Stanley is going to be the brave pilot of the rocket? Ellie : Yes, I read about it in your column of The Pelham Chronicle this morning. Ed is going to be assisted by Bob Emmons of co-pilot. Boy, what a pair! With those two working together, they ' ll surely reach the moon. Al : That ' s not all ! Listen to this scoop that I just picked up. Some of the engineers include Jack Hall, Frank Savona, and Walter Vignault. Also on board will be those noted scientists, Fred Trickett, Donald Walbridge, and Chuck Vemis. Ellie : I think I see a familiar spectator in the crowd. Why, it can ' t be ! Yes, I do believe it is Chris Demetrea. She has made quite a name for herself as a doctor at the Happy Hearts and Hurry Home Hospital founded by that wonderful team, Doctors James Enus and Peter Huston. Working there under the supervision of Peggy Fox, Registered Nurse, are the following nurses: Audrey Banks, Justine Jesser, Mary Ann Bennett, Maureen Donovan, and Cynthia Hunter. Al : By the way, I met Jerry Mambro last week. He told me that he is leading his own orchestra now and is featuring Bob Carter and his cool trumpet. He ' s playing at the Morris Club, where Pat has employed Kathy O ' Brien and Marie Mercier as hat check girls. Ellie : Did you see the Dave Ciardello Hour last night on tele- vision ? Al: Yes, wasn ' t it wonderful! I see Janet Bentley and Janet Wilson are still singing that every popular ballad Davy Crockett . Ellie: Why, There ' s Nancy Ciccarelli and her triplets! She married shortly after she entered Merrimack College. Al : Speaking of marriage, did you know that John Kilbane and Marilyn Keegan were married recently? Ellie : Well, it ' s about time ! Say, is it true that Ellen Foley. Gloria Galusso, Janice Brochu, Dot Grande, and Carol Moss are teachers at Tenney High School? Al: Yes, Danny Hajjar is the new principal, and Pat Korelishn is his private secretary. 19 5 5 Ellie: Well, that news, and that brings up the subject of news- papers. Corrine Elston has her own paper now. She certainly went to the top. Her reporters are Walter Andrews, Diane English, Connie McAndrew, and Pat Quinlan. Donald Popielarski edits the Advice to the Lovelorn column. Al : Why, in yesterday ' s issue I read that the Andy Laurin Con- struction Company just brought suit against Al Torrisi for running his oil truck into one of Andy ' s new houses. Al ' s attorney is John Pickles, who is fighting the case against Dick Morency. Ellie : That ' s surprising. Dick was always so quiet in school ! Al : Well, look who bought a hotel in town — Barbara Harrington, and she hired Milton Lebowitz, James Baker, and Billy Burby as bell-hops. Ellie : Yes, Eddie Fleming was just fired as manager, and Leo Chatis took over his position. Al: I hadn ' t heard, but I saw Clyde Demars, Gene Amiss, and Stanley Pelcza waiting on tables, and Alice Manning was the cigarette girl. By the way, are you still buying for Wilfred Kirkman ' s Depart- ment Store? Ellie ; No, as a matter of fact, I ' m not. I just opened my own dress shop in town. Some of my lovely models are Irene Gentile, Shiela Allard, Jean Ratchtfe, and Carole Hoyt. Joan Buturlia, noted designer, creates most of the fashions. Al : I ' ll bet you have a successful enterprise. Look ! There ' s Bill Deming, Methuen ' s latest football coach, with Jack McDermott, professor at Wentworth College. Ellie: I met them at a luncheon held in honor of Sandra Giles, who is running for Governor of Massachusetts. Eve LeofF, Joyce Hil- bert, and Judy Lister were also there campaigning for Sandy. Al : Before I forget to tell you, Robert McAvoy has a taxi service in Lawrence. Carol Gebo, Pat Cyr, Carol Scott, Claire Scaff, and Eunice Starta are employed as drivers. Bob also employed Normand Rivard and Paul Wormald as his A-l mechanics. Ellie: I guess I ' ll take the bus home. Oh, look! There ' s Richard Aghoian and Arthur Arkelian at the radar controls in the tower. I haven ' t seen them since graduation. Al: Well, they certainly made good. Did you know that Roselie Angie, Connie DeMarco, Jackie Bonne, and Angie C atalano are secre- taries at the Frank Fay Liability Company. Ellie : Yes, I heard that Gene Poulin tried to collect for injuries, but when Mitch Saab, the adjuster for the company, investigated the case, he found that Gene ' s leg had been falsely put into a cast by a quack doctor, Bill Salois. Al : The last I heard, Janet Pauk, Jean Boynes, Irene Dalton, and Elaine Chengerian were working at the new medical laboratory in Methuen as medical technicians. The switchboard operators there are Claudette Bretton, Barbara Wlodyka, and Sonya Patenaude. T H S Ellie: I hear Annette Giordano, Jane Lerned, Bernadette Hamel, Janice Patterson, Barbara McGovern, and Lucille Mancini are tellers at the Kiver Co-operative Bank. James Holmes is the president, and Richard Keene and Ray Abel the managers. Al : Well, Bob always did have a head for figures. Is it true that he financed Marlene Zazarian ' s jewelry store? Ellie: Yes he did, and he also helped Gail Kellerher and Gloria Morency establish the Drive-in Theater . Al : Why, isn ' t that Harley Freedman? I hear she has opened The Foot Loose and Fancy Free Dancing School . Ellie: Right, and Joan Ratcliffe, Carol Rhodes, Barbara Waite, and Ruth Sokol are instructors there. Al : They sure must give their customers a rough time. By the way, do you know what Marie Max, Millie Haykal, and Betty Kinney are doing now? Ellie : Last I heard, they were in charge of the James Shirton Engineering Firm. Al : Come to think of it, if you happen to have a toothache, be sure to drop in to see Dr. Raymond Ruhmann. You may be one of the lucky ones to hit his special bargain — two teeth for the price of one. Lovely Jackie Veit assists Ray by holding hands with all the handsome male patients. Ellie : I ' m sure she does her job with efficiency. Frannie Schruen- der, who has just been named as head coach of the All-American Girl ' s Basketball Team, stopped in my dress shop last week. She had just flown in from the coast via Frank Gellinas ' Airline. A few of the hostesses working for Frank include Nancy Whittemore, Carol Voight, Connie Boucher, Phyllis Bunker, Shirley Charette and Barbara Gilchrist. Al : I spent yesterday afternoon in Bill Roeger ' s Turkish Bath. I met Joe Rizkallah and Fred Skaff working there. Art McAvoy ' s laundry supplies the spotless towels. Bob Monfet, John O ' Wril, Lenny Finnegan, and Phil Spada are his drivers. Ellie : I stopped in at Tom Mosson ' s Beauty Salon last week to have my hair done. Tom, who is a male hair stylist, employs Marion Brown, Barbara Gagne, Eugene Santos, Eleanor Rumore, Sylvia Strovink, and Mary Traina as hair dressers. Marilyn Wardwell is his receptionist, and Claire St. Pierre and Ann Doyle are employed as manicurists. Al : Look, I think the rocket is about to take off ! I sure hope their trip is successful. Ellie: There it goes! Well, I guess I had better be going. It w£ s nice seeing you again. Al : The pleasure was mutual. Perhaps we ' ll meet again when the rocket returns. Bye. Ellie : Good-bye, Al. 19 5 5 eu 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 Seniors who occupied the table opposite the teachers ' table in the cafeteria, leave with a greater knowledge of teachers and their pastimes. I, Eve Leoff, leave Sandy Woronka my ability to dash into home room in the morning just as the last bell is ringing. We, the Editors of The Torch, Bob Carter, Eve Leoff and Millie Haykal, leave the printers of our yearbook a bottle of Bromo-Seltzer. I, Mary Ann Bennett, am leaving in too much of a hurry to leave anything to anybody. I, Jim Enus, leave my oil-stained parking spot to Bill DePardo on condition that he and I erect a well and dig for our oil one year from this day. We, Carol Rhodes and Shirley Charette, leave to the inheritors of Miss Brouder ' s Home Economics class a box of baking soda to be taken internally. I, Eugenie Santos, happily leave my seats in Mr. Deschenes ' s classes to any Junior who wants them. I, Harley Freedman, leave my seat in Glee Club to another talka- tive first soprano with the fond hope that she can sing a clear high G . We, Dot Grande, Gail Kelleher and Carole Hoyt, leave hoping that next year ' s basketball guards will be as successful as we were. I, Art McEvoy, hereby leave my job as class disc jockey to Wil- liam Johnson. We, Irene Dalton, Barbara Wlodyka, and Jackie Veit, leave, with no regrets, our seats in French class which we have occupied the last two years. I, Marie Max, leave to some deserving Junior the pleasure of serv- ing as chairman of the ceiling committee for the Military Ball decor- ations. We, Danny Hajjar, Ed Stanley, Jim Holmes, Bud Kirkman, and John Hall, leave gladly. I, Justine Jesser, hereby leave to my sister Chris the ability to bother Mr. Hannigan. I, Fred Skaff, leave to any deserving pupil who has Miss Sherman for first year algebra, my job as Book Cover Inspector . We, Rosalie Ange, Jackie Bohne, and Bernie Hamel, leave with enthusi asm. I, Marie Mercier, leave my seat in Miss Southworth ' s room to any Junior girl who can giggle as loud as I did. We, Thomas Mosson and Norman Rivard, leave to Miss Lange peace of mind. I, Sylvia Strovink, leave to my sister my seat in Pop ' s room. We, the fifth period English of Miss Coulson, leave with the hope that Miss Coulson ' s class of 56 doesn ' t add to the grey hairs we have given her. T H S I, Donald Walbridge, hereby leave my sleeping seat in Mr. Deschene ' s algebra class. I, Honey Starta, leave Dick Gouvin to Hazel Cable. We, Gail Kelleher and Carole Hoyt, return our nickname of Gold Dust Twins to Mr. Melia to pass on to two deserving underclassmen. I, Janet Bentley. leave my seat in Miss Lange ' s fifth period hoping that some person will enjoy talking in that room as much as I did. We, Ed Stanley and Art McEvoy, hereby bequeath our ties and our girls to some deserving Juniors. I, Audrey Banks, leave my quiet ways to Sylvia Garabedian. We, Anne Doyle, Gloria Morency, Pat Korelishn, and Barbara Waite, leave our shorthand books to the Juniors. I, Mitchell Saab, leave to next year ' s golf captain a pair of socks with eighteen holes in them. We, the members of fifth period physics class, leave Mr. Vallerio peace of mind, at last. I, Barbara McGovern, leave my seat in study hall to my brother Billy with the hope that he will enjoy it as much is I did. We, the Seniors of fifth study, leave to Bill DePardo a box of toothpicks so that he will have plenty to munch on next year. I, Peggy Fox, leave to my cousin Margaret Fox three more years of high school, and hope that she will enjoy them as much as I did. We, the second period study, leave with the hope that next year ' s class hasn ' t as many gum chewers. I, Janice Patterson, leave to my Brother Billy all the homework he can do in a year. I, Frank Fay, leave my track uniform to some long-legged under- classman. We, Joyce Hilbert and Sonya Patenaude, do hereby leave our gym lockers, which are rusty with non-use, to anyone who thinks he can open them. I, Carole Hoyt, leave my title of Holder of the Money Bags to the future Student Council Treasurer. We, Fred Trickett and Joe Rizkallah, leave to Marie Calobrisi and Joan Enus our places as first trombones in the band. I, Gail Kelleher, leave to Barbara Hajjar my wishes for a success- ful basketball season. We, Cindy Hunter and Harley Freedman, leave fifth period biology and sincerely advise all Sophomores not to wait until their Senior year to take this subject. I, Elaine Chengerian, will my ability to get caught talking in study hall to a deserving Junior. Bob Carter leaves all the milk cases in the cafeteria. We, the Seniors of Pop ' s fourth period study, leave our seats to less talkative and fun-loving underclassmen. I, Sheila Allard, leave my homeroom seat to Paul Arold, hoping he can stay in it more than I did. We, the librarians in first period study, leave our positions, hoping that our successors succeed in making the pupils in study hall laugh. 19 5 5 I, Dot Grande, do hereby bequeath to Charlene Thwaites two more glorious years of school. I, Lenny Finnegan, leave to a future hillbilly my favorite yodel. We, Walter Vignault, Frank Savona, Bill Roger, and Jim Shirton, leave our ties to anyone who will buy them. Babe O ' Brien leave Dolores DiGloria. I, Albert Korelishn, leave my favorite parking place to Mr. Law. We, Judy Lister, Sandy Giles, Irene Gentile, Nancy Ciccarelli, and Pat Quinlan, leave the underclassmen to play moving seats with Mr. Vallerio. I, Irene Dalton, leave to my brother Billy all the wonderful times I have enjoyed in high school. We, Annette Giodano, Ellie DiLavore, Peggy Fox, and Claire SkafF, leave our noisy corner in fifth study to some quieter Juniors in the hope that Mr. Melia will enjoy the peace and quiet. I, Janet Wilson, leave to some deserving underclassman the ability to chew gum five periods a day without getting caught. We, the Seniors in first period advanced algebra and second period trigonometry leave Mr. Deschene to the underclassmen. I, Barbara Wlodyke, leave Miss Wright to anyone who can pass her tests. Eleanor Rumore leave to look for her lost weight. I, Danny Hajjar, leave to any fun-loving Junior my place on Mr. Vallerio ' s black list. I, Maureen Donovan, leave to Beverly Patch my apron which she will find in the supply closet of the Home Economics cooking room. We, the Senior girls at table three, leave our table and salt shaker to the Juniors at table four, hoping they will put them to as good use as we did. I, Cookie Mancini, leave my diploma to Marlene Gillespie ... in case. I, Nancy Whittemore, leave my end bleacher seat in the gym to some loyal Methuen High basketball fan. I, Wilfred Kirkman, Jr., leave to some lucky Junior all my A ' s . I, Sonya Patenaude, do hereby leave to Jimmy Valentino one genuine Flash Gordon Atomic Telescope in hopes that he will find more information to report. I, Marion Brown, leave to some future Senior in Miss McDermott ' s third year French class Arsene Lupin . I, Janet Pauk, leave to my sister Margery four happy years in high school, in hopes that she will enjoy them as much as I did. W,e, the girls in Miss Allen ' s second period English class, leave the Juniors a fund of animal stories in hopes that they will receive A ' s . I, Carol Voigt, do hereby leave to a deserving majorette my position as head majorette. I, Jean Boynes, leave my cafeteria money box to Dorrie Budd in hopes that she will have her share of troubles. Al Torrisi leaves his tire marks in the parking area. T H S I, Phyllis Bunker, leave to some Junior my ability never to stop talking. 1, Shirley Charette, leave my chewing gum under the seat. I, James Baker, leave to a certain Junior all my compositions and book reports that I wrote in my Senior year. I, Janet Lerned, leave to all cold-blooded Juniors my first period gym class. We, Joan Buturlia and Connie DeMarco, leave our seats in the study hall to anyone who can make Mr. Nicholson as upset as we did. I, Joyce Hilbert, do hereby leave my appetite for the delicious hot lunches. We, Connie McAndrew and Irene Dalton, leave our cash registers to deserving underclassmen in the hopes that the patrons of the cafe- teria do not rattle them as much as we did us. I, Marion Keegan, leave all the fun I had to a future Senior. 1, Alice Manning, leave to my baby sister the bottle in locker 783. 1, John O ' Wril, bequeath the spirit of the Braves to Jack Wagen- bach. I, Frances Schruender, leave Mr. Deschene with a very confused mind. I, Betty Kinney, leave to Tut my position as president of the Honor Society. We, Janice Patterson, Janet Pauk, and Barbara McGovern, leave our chemistry lockers to some deserving Junior or Senior in hopes that they will keep them as clean as we did. I, Jackie Bohne, leave to Helen Krikorian my gym locker, which I never used. We, Jean Ratcliffe, Joan Ratcliffe, and Cookie Mancini, leave Miss Coulson with no regrets. I, Rosalie Ange, leave my locker to anyone who can open it. I never could. I, Connie Boucher, gladly leave my rocky seat in study hall to some unsuspecting Junior. We, Sandra Giles, Carole Hoyt, Peggy Fox, Sheila Allard, and Phyllis Bunker, leave Mr. Law and room 314 with much regret to next year ' s Student Council. We, Jacquelyn Veit and Frank Savona, leave to two deserving Juniors the honor of writing the class will. We, the members of the Senior Class, leave behind us our four years of high school education, which were probably the most important of our life. We leave to all our underclassmen our fine school teachers, who will undoubtedlv help them toward bigger and brighter things in life. Signed and witnessed this 11th day of June, 1955, as the Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1955 by JACQUELYN VEIT FRANK SAVONA icels President .lames Enus Vice President Peter Huston Treasurer Frances Schruender Secretary— Mildred Haykal Back Row: C. Thwaites, S. Nolet, M. Dietrich, R. Bassett, Mr. A. Law, Adviser, J. White, S. Ricci, A. Nassar Front Row: P. Bunker, M. Fox, Rec. Sec ' y: C. Hoyt, Treas. ; S. Giles, Pres.; B. Perry, Corresp. Sec ' y S. All ard, S. Skop. The Student Council, consisting of fifteen members from the four classes, can well he proud of the record they leave behind them. President Sandra Giles proved more than worthy of the position accorded her. Mr. Alfred X. Law, spending his first year as council adviser, did much to en- courage the students in their work. They began their year by establish- ing the Point System. This gave way to the successful plans for their annual Barn Dance. The were instrumental in forming the Honor So- ciety and also made arrangements for the Student Exchange Program. A Speaker ' s Bureau, consisting of five Student Council members, spoke at various organizations throughout the town to improve public relations between the school and the townspeople. Two conventions were attended by the members of the council. The council had the distinct honor of presenting a new flag, which was donated by an anonymous benefactor, to Mr. Beaumont, principal of the school. A profitable sum of money was added to the treasury through the stile of book covers, introduced into the school by the council mem- bers. For the first time the Student Council published an annual report, informing the student body of this year ' s achievements. These are just a few of the successes which are evident of their ardent endeavors through- out the school year. Third Row: J. Mc Andrew, E. Claus, J. Bonaccorsi, J. Enus, A. Tutunjian, F. Tetler, B. Hajjar, R. Schadlick, F. Trickett. Second Row: M. Fox. M. Max, C. Hurlbutt, C. St. Pierre, J. Veit, B. Fink, L. Rooks, C. Stro- vink, J. Lister, S. Skop, J. Ricci, M. Haykal, E. Leoff, C. Elston. First Row: E. Sorenson, M. Nassar, E. Di- Lavore, M. Bennett, J. Boynes, Miss Lange, sponsor, Mr. Beaumont, principal; S. Giles, B. Kinney, R. Sokol. Membership in this Society is the highest honor a high school student can attain. Its purpose is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote leadership, and develop character in our students. Mary Ann Bennett, Treasurer Betty Kinney, President Ara Tutunjian, Vice President Eleanore DiLavore, Secretary Miss Martha D. Lange accepts charter Slue and WLite Through the combined efforts of the entire staff, under the direction of the co-editors, Corinne Elston and Marie Max and the faculty adviser, Mr. Deschenes, the Blue and White has conveyed to the entire student body many interesting articles, and much news about school happenings. The staff succeeded in making many improvements in the magazine. The following students served as the staff of our school publication: Co-editors, Corinne Elston, Marie Max; Literary Column, Eve Leoff; Girls ' Athletics, Martha Dietrich, Sheila Allard, Nancy Whittemore; Hoys ' Athletics, Peter Huston, Dorothy Grande, Neil Eichhorn; Profiles, Mildred Haykal Peggy Eox, Elaine Chengerian; Exchanges, Patricia Morris, Betty Kinney, Margaret Hausler; What ' s New, Pamela Ford, Judy Lister. Mary Jane Xassar; Chit Chat, Irene Dalton, Constance McAndrew, Barbara Fink; Alumni, Lois Books, Eugenia Santos, Jean Bovnes; Nosey Nook, Eleanor DiLavore, Sylvia Strovink, Joan Met .ner; Blue Wit, Gail Kelleher, Ruth Sokol, Man.- Ann Bennett; Photography, John Hall; Business Managers, Harley Frecdman, Pat Dowd, Marilyn Wardwell, Milton Lebowitz; Faculty Adviser, Mr. Maurice J. Deschenes. Robert Bassett, Brenda Perry, Sandra Giles Sheila Allard, James Enus tubent QoOeinment Zxcltanqe Committee On January 1 1, the student body of Tenney High School elected four representatives to the Student Government Exchange Hoard. This board, along with many others throughout Massachusetts, participated in a statewide program sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Ed- ucation. On March 7, the Committee spent the day in Xewburyport, studying that city ' s form of government. After visiting classes at the high school in the morning and eating in the school cafeteria, the group and their ad- viser, Mr. Alfred X. Law, were taken on a tour of the city ' s industrial plants. Hollowing dinner, the students attended a meeting of the Xew- buryport city council and learned much about city government. When the exchange committee from Xewburyport came to Mcthuen March Hi to study our form of government, the group toured our school, visited classes, and was taken to places of historical interest throughout the town. To complete the study, the students attended the annual town meeting in the evening. Each member of the visiting committee was given an exchange package containing the town history, a copy of the Blue and White, and pictures of the town. The purpose of this program, which was carried out in Methuen for the first lime this year, is to enrich knowledge of town and city govern- ment in Massachusetts; to gain greater appreciation of those who render competent, faithful public service; and to encourage pupils ' pride in their local community. T ie Qlee Club The Glee Club, now in its second year, has been working diligemtly under the direction of Mr. Edward Comtois. All of its seventy-five mem- bers are interested in music and enjoy singing patriotic and secular music as well as country and popular selections. This group performed at our Christmas program where a patriotic number and a lively spiritual were very well received. The Glee Club also participated in a radio show which was broadcast from our high school. This program, For Your Approv- al, was presented over Station WGCM on January 28, 1955. Plans are now being made for the Glee Club to take part in a musical festival at Beverly on May 7th. GLEE CLUB OFFICERS Rear: Gerard Mambro, William Burby Front: Charles Vernis, Patricia Morris Tenfieij High, eliool Qavib We have been very fortunate this year as in the past to have had such a fine high school band. You can always count on a fine showing from this hand under the leadership of Mr. Harold McDonnell. In past years the hands have shown themselves capable of taking high honors in con«- claves. Last year at Lexington our hand was recommended for first place in B group. This year was no exception. Once again the Tenney High Band walked away with high honors. The hand is always heard at rallies, football games and assemblies, showing their versatility in play- ing marches, popular, and classical pieces. BAND PERSONNEL Harold L. McDonnell, Instructor and Conductor Frederick Trickett, Student Conductor Trombones: Frederick Trickett Joseph Rizkallah Marie Calobrisi Thomas Mosson Joan Enus Joseph Sobel Sousaphones: Robert Drew William Sharpe Baritone: John Clinton French Horns Irene Dalton Janet Fitzpatrick Trumpets: Bruce Deardon Ronald Contarino Albert DePetrillo Robert Fenton Judith Allen Robert VanAnnan George Driscoll Fiancis Mosson John Lawrence Robert Lima John Rizkallah Frank Bonanno Charles DePietro William Dalton Robert Doyle Ronald Kirkman Saxophones: John Taylor Gerald Banks Betty Kinney Kenneth Deming Thomas Wilczynski Anthony DeFruscio Phyllis Duncan Oboe: Rene de Lathauwer Clarinets: Joseph Bonaccorsi Mchael Fereara Richard Koebrick Carol Kellerer Raymond Viglione Raymond Conterelli Robert Weirnick Robert Kennedy Beatrice Rajotte Arlene Kahn Frank Loffredo Eugene Amiss Frederick Ferlito Carolyn Wood Drums: Robert Mahoney Charles Sweet Collette Hoffman Byron McCarthy John McAndrew T t£ OlcLedla Our orchestra is only in its second year of existence, the high school having heen without one for many years previously. Its small member- ship may have detracted somewhat from its glory, but it has not in the least altered the faithfulness of its members in rehearsing. Their ability was proved when the orchestra performed for the radio program which was broadcast from our school. We hope that our school will continue to produce orchestras just as fine in the years to come. The orchestra personnel — 1st Violins: Sandra Seglin, John Byrne, Gregory Johnson. 2nd Violins: Ruth Ann Habeeb, Mary Lou King, Caro- line Mathews, James McMorrow. Clarinet: Marie Drouin. Horn: Stanley Pelczar. Trumpet: Robert Carter. Piano: Brenda March, Grace Torrisi, Phyllis Szelest. Mrs. Hazel Hadfield, Director. Italian Glub The Italian Club consisted solely of students studying the second year of this foreign language. Meetings were conducted every second week, and a musical program usually followed the husiness program. A Winter Social was held on February 9th, 111.15 at the Rendez-vous Restaurant, where an Italian supper was served. Music for the general dancing was supplied by students ' records. The club plans its sixth annual excursion to Boston, which will terminate the year ' s activities, and will he held on June 1, 1955. Also, an Italian style supper will he enjoyed by those who attend the excursion. The officers of the Italian Club are- Alfred Torrisi, president; Philip Spada, vice-president; Dorothy Grande, secretary; Harley Freedman, treasurer. The club is under the supervision of Mr. William Piccerillo. OFFICERS OF THE BATTALION Colonel Robert Emmons Captain Wilfred Kirkman Lt. Colonel Norman Rivard Captain Frederick Skaff Major Arthur McEvoy Lieutenant William Deming Major Edward Stanley Lieutenant Robert Scholz Major Milton Lebowitz Lieutenant Mitchell Saab Major Leonard Finnegan Lieutenant Abert (iuay Major Donald Walbridge Batallioo Instructor Captain Donald F. Smith, U.S.A.R. Class Statistics Class Queen Carole Hoyt Class King William Salois Class Jester Gerard Mambro Student who has done the most for our school Sandra (dies Girl most likely to succeed Marie Max Boy most likely to succeed Frederick Trickett Most popular girl and hoy Sheila Allard, James Enus Neatest girl and hoy Jean Boynes, Richard Morency Most ambitious girl and boy Mildred Haykal, Frederick Trickett Most sociable girl and boy Margaret Fox, James Enus Most athletic girl and boy Gail Kelleher, Charles Yernis Most serious student Betty Kinney Most carefree student Ellen Foley Most courteous student Robert Carter Master of sarcasm Kathleen O ' Brien Most bashful girl and boy Audrey Banks, Frank Savona Most talkative girl and boy Carol Moss, John Pickles Class Einstein i Frederick Trickett Class Sheik John Hall Class slowpoke Carol Rhodes Class busiest Sandra Giles Class Giggler Justine .lesser Class sleepiest . John McDermott Class peppiest Alice Manning Class happiest Justine Jesser Class baby face Robert Kiver Class flirt Patricia Morris Class hero T t Peter Huston Class gigolo : James Enus Class Mutt and Jeff Robert Carter, Robert Monfet Class walking dictionary Eve Leoff Class dancer Harley Freedman Class sweetest girl Eleanor DiLavore Class brute _ Charles Vernis Class artist Joan Burtulia Class musician Gerard Mambro Class actress Christine Demetrea Class actor -•- , Daniel Hajjar Class favorite teacher Mr. Elwell Class favorite subject Lunch Back: B. Patch, S. Clifford, A. Davis, S. Cavenaugh, E. Ianalffo, B. Brainard. Front: J. Ball, C. McAndrew, J. McAndrew, C. Voight (cap.t.,) P. Dowd, J. Thomp- If you ' ve seen a high stepping group strutting in front of the Tenney High School band, you can he sure they were the majorettes of ' 55. Led by their captain, Carol Voigt, they performed with skill and ease during the football halves. They also were observed proudly marching in sev- eral festive parades. A big round of applause goes to you, girls, and also to your instructor, Miss Dorothy Chad wick. son, R. Contarino. First Row: Salois, Poulin, W. Deming, Huston, Vernis (capt.) Chatis, F. Tetler, Towne, Wilson. Donovan. Second Row: Ass ' t Coach Wclfendale, R. Tetler, Pringle, Koscielniak, Wainwright, Weinhold, Arold (capt.- elect,) Qualters, Defusco, Skaff, K. Deming, Sanguedolce, Coach Sheehan. Third Row: Mahoney, Wagenbach, Fisicelli, Waite, Ficcerallo, Morse, Tkach, Gialongo, Mercier. footUl Although the football team did not break into the win column too often this season, their spirit and sportsmanship at all times made them a true credit to our school. As it turned out, our team was scheduled to play against much stronger and larger teams; nevertheless, the boys were in there fighting all the way. Captain Chuck Vernis was a capable lead- er, as he encouraged his teammates by his fine example of spirit and ball playing. Coach Dixie Sheehan was ably assisted by Ralph Wolfendale, who did a good job in handling the line. The Andrew Haldane Memorial Trophy was awarded to a most deserving senior, Peter Huston, for his outstanding athletic performance, sportsmanship, and citizenship. For the first time this year, the team chose a Football Queen. The lucky recipient of this honor was Sheila Allard. Chuck crowned Sheila at the Punchard rally in the auditorium. The Queen, as she marched in front of the band, majorettes, and cheerleaders the day of the Punchard game, was the pride of Tenney High. Back: S. Skop, B. Alacrese, E. Esperian, D. Maguire. S. Seglin, P. Deluca, B. Aubert, B. Puzniak, J. Allen E. Corne l, 1. Deandrus, B. Kennedy, L. Croteau, L. Rocks, P. Brett, A. Middlemiss, O. Nassar, S. Ricci Dorc hy Chadwick (coach.) Front: C. Licata, C. Lorenze, U. Stundze, M. Dietrich, P. Dowd, V. Levielle, J. Ricci, C. Strovink, F. Foster N. Whittemore. QkU ' field Hockey Field Hockey was successfully introduced into the girls ' sports pro- gram at Tenney High School this fall. The enthusiasm shown for this new sport was excellent. However, because the varsity team was formed so late in the season, there was only opportunity for two games to he played with other schools and both of them were played away from home. With the greater part of the varsity squad returning in the fall, Coach Chadwick is assured a successful season next year. At an assembly be- fore the entire student body, Mr. Beaumont presented twelve members of the squad with their varsity letters. Front: Hughes, Ward, Fay, Pickles, Aghoian, Leger, Wilson. Back: Coach Hannigan, Kay, Weirnick, Navaris, Weinhold, Tillberg, Rimas, Sobel, Piccerillo, K. Wil; The track team was recently called out, and an impressive group showed up for first practice. Among the turnout were four seniors, Frank Fay, Jack Pickles, Richard Aghoian, and Mitchell Saab. Under the leadership of captain Jack Pickles the team is hoping for a successful season. The returning lettermen are Frank Fay, Jack Pickles and Jack Ri- nuis. Captain Pickles is in the mile and high jump events; Fay is a mile and broad jump man; Aghoian, a new man to the team, is a shot-put, 100 yard dash, and broad jump man; while Saab, also a new man, is out for the 100 yard dash and shot-put. Kneeling: J. Sobel, R. Kirkman (capt.,) Poulin Standing: R. DiCenzo, G. Max, E. Sobel, D. Perry, T. DiFruscio Methuen High ' s 1955 golf team is the most promising team we have had in a long time. The team is captained by veteran Ronald Kirkman, who is present Caddy Champion of the Merrimack Valley Country Club. The team was recently augmented by the return of veteran golfers George Max and Eugene Poulin. Other promising members of the team are Eddie Sobel, Bob DeCenzo and Danny Perry. The two young experience- seeking alternates are Joe Sobel and Tony DeEuscio. The Tenney High golf team is playing a tough schedule, but they are sure to make a good showing in every match. Front: Reich, Weinhold, Tutunjian, Tardie (capt.,) Leger, Patterson, P. DiCenz(), Wagenbach. Back: Coach Barry, Breton, B. Drew, Rimas, Nadeau, Valcourt, Graham, Donavan, Eichorn, (mgr.) @6 js ' Saskethall The basketball picture at Tenncy High ap- peared none too bright this past fall. There were only a few players on the squad with varsity ex- perience. Hut strenuous practice sessions under the guidance of Coach Harry soon had the team functioning well. During the season our team provided many exciting games where individual and team play were outstanding. The regular season ' s record stands at 16-7. For the second year in a row the Tenncy quintet qualified for play in the Tech Tourney Prelims. The im- mediate basketball picture of Tenncy is bright, because the entire squad will return in the fall. First Rcw: Barnat, Seglin, Licata, J. Darlington, Dowd, Marshman, TKwaites. Second Row: Allard (mgr.,) Hoyt, Welch, Kelleher (capt.,) V. Laveille, H. Darlington, Grande, Slater. Third Row: Lister, Dietrich, B. Hajjar, Miss Chadwick, (coach;) Watkins, L. Hajjar ( capt. -elect) C. Strovink, The girls ' basketball team, led by Gail Kelleher and coached by Miss Dorothy Chadwick ended the season with a record of eight wins and one defeat. With Marty Dietrich cutting fast for lay-up shots and jumping high for the rebounds, Val Laveille and Bev Welsh divided the pleasures of sharp-shooting. C. Thwaites ' promising ability in passing revealed a great display of team-work. On the opposite end of the court, the guards did an equally good job, keeping the opposing forwards on the move. Barbara Hajjar excelled in controlling the backboard, while little Dot Grande gave even the tallest forwards a rough time. Gail Kelleher, caj tain of the team, deserves congratulations for leadership and great assist- ance in guarding and rebounding. Credit is due to J. Lister, C. Hoyt, C. Strovink and I). Havgalia who served as alternates. Well deserving cap- tain elect, Barbara Hajjar, will have the entire team with the exception of only four seniors to work with for an equally successful season next year. B. Briggs. Kneeling: C. Sweet, P. Arold, J. Tardie, H. Wainwright, P. Spada (capt.,) A. Laurin, C. Vernis, W. Dem- ing, R. Bretton. Standing: Coach Barry, S. Amanachian, P. DiCenco, L. Waite, J. Rizkallah, R. Drew, R. Bouchard, D. Clark, R. Simonean, H. Ralph, (mgr.) The 15); ); ) baseball team was eager to get ofT to an early start in spring training under the direction of Coach Harry. Greatly encouraged by the success of last season they are out to improve their record. 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