Northampton High School - Nesaki Yearbook (Northampton, MA)

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fe - -1-i'lNESAK Ilene. Fournier officers and they are as follows: Lawrence Laurion, President 3 William Chilson, Vice-President, Doris Noble, Treasurer, and Irene Fournier, Secretary. It was decided to have an executive committee to aid the class officers in settling matters that were too small for which to call a class meet- ing. William Heady, Howard Plumb, Clifford Barks, Frances Singleton, and Esther Rocheleau were chosen to act on the committee. Through the efforts of Clifford Barks, Donald Phillips, Jean Salomon, and Donna Davis the newcomers were initiated into the social life of the school. Early in the year, we elected our class book officers in order to secure for ourselves a Nesaki that we might well be proud of. With Raymond Casler as Editor-in-chief, and Donald Phillips business manager we are sure of having our hopes fulfilled. Ten men from '32 once more manifested their love for hard work by joining the football team. A determination to be different from any class that had previously graduated from the high school led the class to adopt caps and gowns with which to array ourselves on class day and graduation night. Another success was added to our dramatic fame. Dulcy was pre- sented under the direction of Mr. Aitchison and proved to be an over- whelming success. Irene Fournier, Mary Clifford, William Chilson, Joseph Kempton, Donald Phillips, and Frederick Bacher played their parts in professional style. Shortly after, Ernestine Reynolds displayed great talent in the Will 'O the Wisp, a one-act play presented in the Interschol- astic Play tournament. This is the last play that the Dramatic Society will present at Students' Building, for, later in the year, members of our class helped to convert the platform in the Auditorium into a modernistic stage on which the plays will be given. During March great excitement crept into the student body. Basket- ball fans were clamoring for our team to accept the invitation to enter the New England States Championship tournament at Newport. Fans may have cheered in Newport but no returning team has ever received the ova- tion that Mew, Kopp, Allen, Pollard, Kelsey, and Mozuck received upon their victorious return. As a result Mew was chosen Captain of all New England first team and outstanding schoolboy player in New England. Allen was chosen guard on all New England second team. During the spring vacation, twenty-nine seniors chaperoned by Miss Anna McDonnell and Col. William J. Collins had a most enjoyable trip to Washington. Our -school concert, consisting of selections we sang in chorus, was given, as usual, in John M. Greene Hall, June 22nd. This year Duplisses, Allen, Kopp, Mew and Frost displayed their ver- satility once more as athletes on the baseball team. On top of all the achievements that We have experienced and all the glories bestowed upon us, we are honored by having our president, Law- rence Laurion, appointed to West Point. We know that he will make the most of his great opportunity and the class wishes him success. After what seems much too short a time we must join the world of the alumni. We venture forth with deep regrets and unfulfilled ambitions leaving behind us some of the happiest days of our lives. We now take the opportunity to thank Dr. Plummer, Miss Brewster, and our teachers for the foundations they have helped us build. We know that life is made up of separate days, and we cannot live all the days at once. Yesterday is past g tomorrow is ahead, but come what may, there will ever be a place in our hearts that is Northampton High School.

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rib 1 fJ.NE5AK 'I History of the Class of ll932. After two long months of anticipation, wondering, and ever growing anxiety toward the end, September 1929 finally arrived. The glorious day that dear old N. H. S. was privileged to greet the class of 1932 had come and we joined our fellow classmen who had spent the previous year in the institution as freshmen. Soon we were informed that there was to be a dance, our dance, the Newcomers' Reception. Shortly afterward our atten- tion was turned to an important piece of legislation. As a result the class was organized with George O'Donnell as President, Mildred Mofiitt, Vice- Presidentg Bertha Tessier, Treasurer, and Irene Fournier, Secretary. Some of our more talented and daring members joined the Glee Clubs. Athletics immediately claimed some of our stars. Kopp joined the ranks of the fast ball team. Basketball soon followed and Mew, Kopp, Allen, and Pollard be- came great favorites. It wasn't long, however, before our sophomore year had passed. Summer sped by and September found us once more back to the fold, this time as Juniors with one more year ahead of us to finish establishing our reputation. The following class officers were elected for the year: William Heady, President, William Chilson, Vice-President, Howard Plumb, Treasurer, and Irene Fournier, Secretary. Every club had some of our members among its ranks and our achievements showed the presence of an enthusiastic class. By that time the football season was in full swing and again our athletes Kopp, Duplisses, Allen, Cohn, Enander, Albertowicz, Heady, and Kelsey were battling. Soon followed the basketball season and our same five, Mew, serving as captain, Kopp, Allen, Pollard, and Kelsey were some of the great forces behind its sixty victories. That year also marked a great progress in girls' athletics. A varsity team was formed and Loretta Brazeau, Dominica Condon, Marie Ponko, Frances Singleton, and Doris Briggs helped to play the first competitive games against South Deerfield and Greenfield. Among our winter activities we held the Junior Dance and through the efforts of Eleanor Gilligan, Bertha Tessier, Doris Noble, Frederick Keyser, William Boyer, and Irving Stronach it was a great social success. Dramatics had interested several in the class who took part in that year's play. Lawrence Laurion, Irene Fournier, Alicia O'Brian, and Charles Cohn will long be remembered for their splendid performances in The Goose Hangs High. That year's oratorical contest showed that the class had very capable orators. James Welch, Esther Rocheleau, and Lawrence Laurion were among the competitors and James Welch was chosen to represent the school in the district finals. The time had arrived for us to assume the responsibility of keeping alive the Students' Review. The class chose Clifford Barks as Editor-in- chief feeling confident that he and his staff would keep up its high standards. d .Toward the end of the year we welcomed Mr. Whitaker as our new a viser. On June seventeenth we all participated in Hiawatha's Wedding Feast , given at John M. Greene Hall. On June fifth we gave the Junior and Senior Dance as our last homage to the departing seniors. At the beginning of fall, we again returned to our shelter, now as capable seniors with the ability of running the various organizations that we had become so attached to. We immediately went about electing class

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A-.iwcsm . -. - - Bf T?-2' LQ VERA ADAMS Vera lives out Pine Grove way. Perhaps this ac- counts for her ability as a skater. We are sure Vera will make a success of her life just as her brother Sam is doing at Annapolis now. THEODORE JOHN ALBERTOWICZ Ted Amherst Nesaki, Pro Merito, Glee Club, Orchestra, Hi-Y fSec- retaryj, Football 3, 4. Ted is a suburban resident, noted for his bulk. Ted was very active in his career at High and we are sure he will keep up his record at college just as well. MILTON ALLEN Milt M. S. C. Basketball 3, 4. Football 3, 4. Baseball J, 4. Milt is one of our all-around athletes, starring as a guard on our championship team. Rather as an ex- ception, Milt seemed to get his lessons as well as baskets. WALTER CASMIR ANUSIEWICZ Walt Walter's presence was always known by the incessant popping of his many motorcycles, automobiles, etc. Another prominent feature was his beaming smile. HAZEL ASHER Dutchy , Ash Cooley Dickinson Gym 2. Outing Club 3. Ash is the quiet little girl who resides in the town made famous by our school. She is employed in the well- known store on Main Street-Kresge's. We expect to hear much of Ash in the business world. FREDERICK ADDISON BACHER Freddie Harvard Hi-Y, Debating Team, Drarnatics, Daley , Pro Mer- ito, Nesaki, Review. Fred enlightens the dark subjects, fmath, chem- istry, physics, etc.J Besides being an excellent scholar, he was active in school. We are sure Fred will shine as well at Harvard. ALEXANDER BAK Alex Alex is a persevering lad who spends his time at good old N. S. H. fNorthampton State Hospitalj. He is one of the few fortunates who have a car. At the last minute, he decided to see Washington and contributed much to the success of the trip. HELEN ALMA BAKER House of Mercy Here is a studious-looking girl, who, on account of studying so hard, is forced to wear glasses. However, when you once get to know Helen we are sure you will never 'forget her.