Murdock High School - Tower Yearbook (Winchendon, MA)

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FAY A. ZERINSKY Ambition: To be a buyer. Hobbies: Reading, swimming. Activities: Treasurer of S. A. S. 45 Murmurs Staff 3, 45 Honor Student of Women's Club 45 Decoration Com- mittees l 2, 3, 45 Knitting Club lg Music Appreciation 25 Camera Club 33 Murmurs Club 45 Senior Play Ticket Committee 4g Class Historyg D. A. R. Award. Whatever is worth doing, is worth doing well. JAMES U WOODWARD Woody Ambition: To be a good marine. Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, saving money. Activities: Senior Playg Model Airplane Club 35 Chess Club 1, 2. Always save for a rainy day. EDWARD DELANEY Eddie Returning from service in the United States Navy late in the year Eddie entered our class too late to be able to place his picture in our yearbook, but we are very hon- ored to have Eddie as a member of our graduating class. gf 6155 ang Music-Down Through the Years Dear Murdock High, this Class of '54 Bids fond farewell, goodby tor ever more. As we depart, our thoughts will always stray To our dear school and what it means today. With heads held high, we proudly bear your name, For in our hearts your memories remaing And though our past brought happiness and tears, We're grateful for your guidance through the years. Dear Murdock High, our school days here are through, In all these years, our teachers were so true. We won't forget the friends we made while For in our hearts they will remain so dear. In store for us there lies a new career. We will be brave, for life will bring no fear. Beyond this day, our fate we can't foretell. Again, dear Murdock, we will say farewell. here Words by MARY HUNT and HELEN MERRILL

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CLASS OF NINETEEN FIFTY-FOUR Cfaaa tjshafory On September 6, 1950, Murdock High School celebrated a wonderful occasion, the birth of one of the most brilliant infants ever to make his ap- pearance at Old Murdock. Various names were suggested for this child prodigy. Aunt Minnie wanted to call him after Albert Einstein. The teachers, especially those having prophetic pow- ers, were all in favor of naming him Dennis the Menace. After much argument and to avoid further controversy, it was finally agreed upon to call him by a number, 1954. Being only one year old, the Class of 1954 was filled with a more than ample sunply of vim and vigor for the election of class officers. After hav- ing secured permission from the higher-ups, the class elected Thomas Maliska, Presidentg Patricia French, Vice Presidentg Nancy Tenney, Secretary, and John Tero, Treasurer. Of course, our class would not be complete without an Adviser, so Mr. Aveni was chosen for the job of guiding us along the rocky paths of this first year. Our activities consisted of one well attended record dance held in our dearly beloved cafeteria. We also had big ideas about money-making, so we decided to try our hand at selling candy. This was only 1954's first contact with money, but it paved the way in later years for our now well- known big income projects. Our one big thrill of the year, however, took place on Friday, March 2, when a freshman, Pa- tricia French, competing with four upperclass- men, won first prize in the annual American Le- gion Oratorical Contest. Once more, only this time as sophomores, we started the year off with a bang and with a great deal of enthusiasm. To lead us on throughout the year, we elected Thomas Maliska, Presidentg Jeannette Tourigny, Vice Presidentg Pauline Juneau, Secretaryg Gail Warman, Treasurerg and chose Mr. Aveni, who graciously consented to undertake the duties of Class Adviser once more. Soon came the big event of the year, the Sopho- more Hop. Not only did we surprise everyone else, but we also surprised ourselves when it turned out to be the most successful Hop in years. Valentine decorations transformed the auditori- um, and a gay crowd danced to the music of Lafortune's Orchestra. Chosen to reign over the Hop were James Bartlett, King, and Joanne Martin, Queen. It was the class's first taste of success, but it was due mainly to the wonderful co-operation given by all. When spring came into view, we made our first appearance in the Morton E. Converse Play. We presented The Perfect Gentleman with a cast that included Gail W'arman, Jeannette Tourig- ny, Thomas Maliska, John Tero, Patricia French, and our coach, Mr. Hicks. Although we only re- ceived third prize, we had the backing of every sophomore. Not long after, Stunt Night beckoned us. Little did we know, but this was to be our first and last appearance portraying our natural aptitudes to prove that we were future Milton Berles. If you recall, no one recognized our ability, so we had to be content with third prize. W'hen the American Oratorical Contest was held, Patricia French was first-prize winner for a sec- ond year. We were even more honored when she went on to two more rounds of the contest before losing to a boy from a Worcester High School. With all the activities of the year you will not be surprised when I tell you that little 1954, that promising child, now had begun to wear a slight- ly haggard look. He was growing up and having a harder job of it than he thought. Before we knew it our junior year was upon us. Although we did not have half the activities that our senior year would present, we nevertheless looked forward in anticipation of the things to come. Once again it was time to elect officers. VVe chose Thomas Maliska, Presidentg Jeannette Tourigny, Vice Presidentg Pauline Juneau, Sec- retaryg and Doris McAllister, Treasurer. Again Mr. Aveni consented to become our Class Ad- viser for our junior year. Then we really began to get going. We made our plans for the annual Junior Record Dance which was held on Decem- ber 12. It was a tremendous success, as are nearly all of our dances. At the Tournament Plays this year, we presented The Spider's Web with Barry Boutelle, Thomas Maliska, Joanne Murray, John Tero, and Jolene Johnson, under the direction of Miss Young. Will you ever forget Tom's magnificent acting? 'In fact, the whole cast outdid themselves. Not pnly did we, but so did the high and mighty seniors, believe that we would get first prize, But, such was not the case, as we were awarded second prize. QW' e wuz robbedlj