Milford High School - Oak Lily and Ivy Yearbook (Milford, MA)

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HISTORY Ingrid Rigattoni visited the girl’s locker room, wearing a prom gown belonging to one of the senior girls. A row of lockers tumbled over on B floor. A fire extinguisher suddenly appeared in Godd’s” locker during Fire Prevention Week. Smokey the Bear is still hunting for the person who set fire to the ash can in the boys’ basement. Good-natured Mr. Allegrezza took an unexpected swim in Hopedale Pond at the Science Club picnic. And as our Golden Year was drawing to a close, we happily looked forward to the glamour of the greatest social event of our high school career—the Junior Prom. We then climbed into the shoes of the previous graduating class and made them even bigger and harder to fill. Leading us through our last stage of high school and the years to come is Billy Murray, a well-chosen and competent President, and his able assistant Jeri Costanza, Ann Teixeira is keeping our final class records, while Tony Chinappi, who must have a hole in his pocket from carrying around all that money, again takes over as Treasurer. A true political spirit was felt throughout the school when Science Club held active campaigns during the week prior to their election of officers. Posters predominated the school and campaign buttons made a colorful showing. Our senior year was unfortunately marked by the death of John F. Kennedy, our youthful and vigorous leader, a man greatly admired for his understanding and diplomacy. Very few of us can say we knew him personally, but all of us can say we knew him. Leaving our imprint upon the minds and hearts of all the Milford High faculty, as well as upon the school itself, we venture forth to meet any and all challenges. 21

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CLASS It is often said, Today’s events are tomorrow’s history.” We are firm believers in that motto. Believing the events of our high school career to be both unforgettable and rewarding, we hereby set down our class history. We entered Milford High School as typical freshmen—frivolous, light-hearted, and without a care in the world. All was new and exciting to us, yet we realized that high school was something to be taken seriously. Assuming the responsibilities of leadership during this year of initiation were John McGrath, President; Judy Akerley, Vice Presi¬ dent; Ann Teixeira, Secretary; and Tony Chinappi, Treasurer. The high spirit of our freshman year was saddened by the loss of a respected and beloved friend, Mr. Fred Metcalf. We shall always miss him. Moving up in the ranks we shouldered our new duties as sophomores, with Dickie Pilla at the helm, Judy Deletti as first mate, Carol Manella keeping the log, and Tony Chinappi carefully guarding the tre asure chest. Our year was enhanced by the arrival of Mr. Fred Duval, who made a lasting impression upon the students and athletes. Due to his influ¬ ence, green corduroy suits and Italian loafers became the style for the year. Taking a giant step forward we came full-fledged upperclassmen. Activities mounted, responsibilities grew. To meet this new challenge we wisely elected Billy Murray as our President. T oassist him we chose Jeri Costanza as Vice President, Carol Manella as Secretary, and Tony Chinappi as Treasurer. What happened junior year? Everything did! A school paper was instituted, a Key club was formed, and the Harvard Evaluation Committee began its investigation. 20

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Our senior class officers pose a very striking picture. They are, seated, William Murray, President, and Geraldine Costanza, Vice President. Standing are Anthony Chinappi, Treasurer, and Ann Marie Teixeira, Secretary. By vote of the members of the senior class and the high school faculty, Carole Anne Manella was chosen as the recepient of the D.A.R. Good Citizen Award. This award is based upon dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. 22