Millbury Memorial High School - Aftermath Yearbook (Millbury, MA)

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CS Today marks not only the beginning of our senior week activities but also the closing of four years overflowing with joy and laughter, study and meditation. To some it will be a stepping stone into a new life filled with un- usual experiences; for others it will be the con- clusion of gay, carefree days. Now, parents and friends of the members of the graduating class, let us go back and review the experiences of the past four years since we entered Millbury High School. As freshmen we entered high school in Sep- tember 1940, proud but as imexperienced as our predecessors. We were confronted with many obstacles, such as: finding our classrooms and remembering which stairway was to be used. When we became accustomed to our new surroundings, Mr. Beaton allowed us to elect class officers. Robert Mongilio was elect- ed President; Miriam Latti, Vice-President; Priscilla Gill, Secretary; and William Graves, Treasurer. Although, as freshmen, we joined many clubs, our lack of ability and our undeveloped minds prevented us from gaining offices which were monopolized by the more skilled upper classmen. This, however, did not perplex us for we knew that we would possess our share of the offices during the next three years. When Mr. Roach called for football tryouts, Eugene Perron represented our class as manager of the team. In February we witnessed our first mid-years. We found these exams rather strange and dif- ferent but we managed to pass them without too many complications. It was soon spring and the boys were called forth for baseball tryouts. We demonstrated our sportsmanship to the upper classmen by sending Russell Lachapelle and Robert Gil- more, as our candidates. Eugene Perron was also chosen manager of this team. It was not long before the first year of high school terminated. This really aroused us be- cause each one of us was anticipating a vaca- tion far from books and studies. When we returned to school in September as sophomores, feeling more grown-up than we did in the previous year, we eagerly tried to gain the respect of the upper classmen and to take part in the social events. 15 tory Soon we were back into the routine of study and we immediately proceeded to elect class officers for the year. Those elected were Pres- ident, Ralph Dunn; Vice-President, Robert Mongilio; Secretary, Priscilla Gill; Treasurer, William Graves. During this semester we held our own in the various club offices. Joan Hall was Treasurer of the Glee Club and Eugene Perron was elected Librarian. In the French Club Russell Stevens held the position of Vice-President. Robert Mongilio became President of the Biol- ogy Club which was newly organized by Mr. Kenary. Miriam Lattt was chosen Assistant Editor of the Reflectorette in this year. Mr. Roberts again held football tryouts, and we were pleased at the turnout of such boys as Robert Gilmore, Russell Lachapelle, Ralph Dunn, Francis Gibbons, Roger Vayo, and Ro- land Lachance. Eugene Perron, our manager, was again on hand for duty. We were again confronted with mid-year examinations, but this year we considered them less fascinating than in the previous year. With the opening of the basketball season, Mr. Lacouture selected Russell Lachapelle, Roger Vayo, Robert Gilmore, and Managers Robert Bordeaux and Eugene Perron. Miss Sullivan selected Virginia May, Kath- erine O’Connell, Florence Luibauskus, Dorothy Mongeon, Wanda Waskewicz, and Dorothy Cosky for Girls’ Basketball. In the spring Dorothy Mongeon, Rosanna Pescheta, Doris Lynch and Virginia May were among the girls selected by Miss Sullivan for Field Hockey. Many of the sophomores joined in with the juniors in June to bid the seniors a fond fare- well. We then turned our thoughts to summer sports, for our vacation was again upon us. This year we returned to school as juniors a little wiser and a little older, but we knew there was still a great deal to be learned. At our first class meeting the election of off- cers took place. Those chosen were President, Ralph Dunn; Vice-President, Roger Vayo; Sec- retary, Priscilla Gill; and Treasurer, John Kenney. As juniors, we were more readily accepted among the rest of the student body and we soon filled many of the offices which our predeces- sors had possessed. Robert Mongilio stepped into the position of Assistant Editor of the Reflector, and Miriam Latti held the office of Assistant Editor on the Reflectorette staff. The office of Vice-President in the French Club was held by Robert Vickery, while the officers of the Biology Club were:

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Francis Vaillancourt Beatrice Stewart Robert Mongilio Mirriam Latti Priscilla Gill @. of 4A SEN LO RO RET CE RS RALPH DUNN President ROGER VAYO Vice-President DOROTHY MONGEON Secretar 'y ROSANNA PESCHETA Treasurer hee [Sindbol Barbara Dwinell William Cummings Dorothy Cosky Shirley Caisse Elaine Bailey

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SENIOR Vice-President, Priscilla Gill, and Secretary, Beverly Marcell. The football team had a rather successful season this year; it was ardently supported by such players as John Kenney, Robert Gilmore, Russell Lachapelle, Roger Vayo, Norris Corey, Francis Gibbons, David Lynch, and Manager Eugene Perron. The Boys’ Basketball team which was com- ing more and more into the limelight was vig- orously supported by Russell Lachapelle, Roger Vayo, Eugene Perron and Manager Charles Lindberg. In October a committee was chosen for the purpose of selecting a class ring. The commit- tee, composed of Beverly Marcell, who acted as chairman, Doris Faron, Roger Vayo, William Cummings, David Lynch, Robert Mongilio, and Dorothy Cosky, chose a ring which proved very satisfactory to the class. Girls’ Field Hockey which was increasing in popularity was backed eagerly by Rosanna Pes- cheta, Virginia May, and Katherine O'Connell. The boys who appeared on hand for the baseball season were Russell Lachapelle, Paul Gibeau, John Kenney, Ralph Dunn, and Man- ager, Eugene Perron. In May an assembly was called by Mr. Bea- ton, so that we might arrange for a Junior Prom. The committee in charge was composed of Dorothy Cosky, General Chairman and Or- chestra; Robert Bordeau, Decorations; Beverly Marcell, Tickets and Invitations; and Frances O’Neil, Refreshments. The Decoration Com- mittee chose a Dutch Garden scene which proved very appropriate as well as attractive. This was our final farewell to the seniors before vacation; we were glad to see them leave, for we were eagerly awaiting the oppor- tunity to take their places. After a gay, exciting vacation, we returned to school in September for our last and best year. We started out with our heads high, for we were now dignified seniors, but it was not to last because we soon learned that we were no better than anyone else. Each of us was still required to abide by the rules long since passed. The first business to be attended to was the election of Senior Class Officers. Ralph Dunn, because of his friendliness and leadership among his classmates, was again chosen Prest- dent for the third year. Roger Vayo was elected Vice-President; Dorothy Mongeon, Secretary; HLS Oia and John Kenney, Treasurer. John Kenney re- signed his position when he went into the U. S. A. A. C. and Rosanna Pescheta assumed his duties as Class Treasurer. Miriam Latti was now Editor-in-Chief of the Reflectorette and Robert Mongilio was made Editor-in-Chief of the Reflector. Roger Vayo was chosen captain of the foot- ball team; he was supported by Francis Gib- bons, Russell Lachapelle, Ralph Dunn and Manager Eugene Perron. The boys had a suc- cessful season tying the game with their North- bridge opponents. After our mid-year exams in February, we selected our Senior Prom Committee. Doris Lynch had charge of the Orchestra Committee ; Doris Faron of Decoration; Barbara Dwinell of Invitations; Bernadine Daley of Tickets. The decorations consisted of a winter carnival set- ting which was very appropriate for the season. The basketball team was supported by Cap- tain Russell Lachapelle, Roger Vayo, Eugene Perron, David Lynch, and Donald Lucas. The Millbury boys shocked their opponents and fans by winning the Blackstone Valley League Championship which has not been won by Millbury in many years. Virginia May was captain of the Girls’ Bas- ketball team; other players were Katherine O'Connell, Wanda Waskiewicz and Dorothy Cosky. Although the girls did not have a very victorious season they enjoyed playing just the same. The seniors now turned to the arrangements for class pictures, a D. A. R. girl, and an After- math Committee. In December a Picture Committee composed of Chairman Beverly Marcell, William Cum- mings, Doris Faron, Alice Braney, Doris Lynch, and Joan Hall selected Bushong Studio for the class pictures. In February the seniors were sorry to see one of its fine members, John Kenney, depart for the Army Air Corps. John was a great sport and he has been greatly missed by his friends. Beatrice Stewart was voted the D. A. R. rep- resentative on the basis of leadership, dependa- bility, good fellowship and trustworthiness. Russell Lachapelle entered the Navy in March to the sorrow of his classmates. Russell has been very active in sports for four years. The basketball team held a banquet to show their appreciation for Russell.