Norwood High School - Tiot Yearbook (Norwood, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1955 volume:

, t LiSRARr N N f| the class of 1955 presents the highlights of its three year tenure on the hill t i o t 19 5 5 norwood high school norwood, massachusetts NORWOOD H!i HC LIBRARY Nichote! --. foreword Lured on by the brilliant dawn of a new educational adventure, we, the Class of ' 55 entered Norwood High School. For three years, occasionally blinded by rather trivial tragedies, and then spurred on by rays of hope, we vied for scholastic, athletic, and social prominence. Now, as we ap- proach the sunset of our high school career, it comes time to reminisce of the shining joy-laden days experienced atop the Hill . In this yearbook, the staff of the 1955 Tiot has endeavored to present in an enlightening manner the components of an unforgettable three year tenure, cherished by us all. Since this year, the United States pays homage to the invention of light by the genius, Thomas Edison, the staff of the Tiot joins in this commemoration, as it has adopted the theme of Light for this year ' s edition. Thus, in future years we sincerely hope that this year- book will rekindle the glow of memories of your beloved and happy youth at Norwood High. And count their youthful follies o ' er, till memory lends her light no more. J.V.C. ' 55 conten ts Introduction 1-6 Faculty 7 - 18 Seniors 19-58 Peabody School 59-69 Boys ' Vocational School 70-72 Undergraduates 73-82 Activities 83 - 108 Sports 109- 125 School Song 126- 127 Sponsors 130- 132 Advertising 133- 192 [4] dedication The splendour of the graceful lady of lighf who stands in the harbor of our largest city, has long been a significant symbol for millions of free- dom-loving individuals. Her radiance has not been dimmed by war, by malice, or by intolerance. Her resplendent figure has for centuries guided the homeless to a land of glowing opportunity and happiness. Today, she stands there as majestic and glorious as ever, her arm never weary of lifting on high that torch, as an emblem of hope to Americans and to all freedom-seeking people from the four corners of the world. In tribute to this magnificent and symbolic figure, to the guiding light of millions, the Statue of Liberty, this 1955 edition of Tiot is hereby dedicated. Give me your tired, your poor Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door! J.V.C. ' 55 I 5 CHRISTIAN A. HERTER GOVERNOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT STATE HOUSE, BOSTON To the Class of 1955, Norwood High School: It is a pleasure for me, courtesy of the Tiot, to send this to the Senior Class. through the brief message I have a great deal of faith in the young people of today. You are alert and intelli- gent and your feet are on the ground. Your sense of values is sound. You are fortunate in being a part of a generation which is going to see tremendous changes during your lifetime. You will benefit by the peacetime uses of atomic energy which are going to make profound differences in the lives of every citizen. You are living in an age in which our knowledge of many other scientific matters is being rapidly improved in major respects. Moreover, you are living in one of the parts of Massachusetts which is undergoing impor- tant expansion and development, with the prospect of greatly increased opportunities for its inhabi- tants . It is my conviction that you are entitled to look to the future with the same confidence In yourselves that I have in you. With my warmest personal regards. Sincerely, Ojl, to- Christian A. Herter Governor of the Commonwealth CAH:db facult school officials SUPERINTENDENT LINCOLN D. LYNCH school committee Seated: Miss Syverson (clerk), Superintendent Lynch, Mr. Cavanaugh, Miss Blanchot Standing: Mr. Kiley, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Cleary [8] administration PRINCIPAL CHARLES A. HAYDEN [9] administration Miss Katherine Ryan Dean of Girls Miss Mary Canning Supervising School Nurse Mr. Martin M. O ' Donne Submaster Mathematics jm |PK Mr. D. Vincent Kenefick Director of Guidance Commercial Law U. S. History Miss Jean M. Connolly School Secretary Councilor and Counselor Secretary and a Treasure [ 10] senior advisers Miss Ruth M. Johngren French, Spanish Head of Foreign Lang. Dept. Girls ' Tennis Coach Miss Grace C. McGonagle Head of Commercial Dept. Business Subjects Staff Council Miss Catherine A. Coleman English Staff Council Mr. Everett F. Learnard Head of Science Department Physics, Chemistry, Biology Golf Coach Staff Council Miss Elizabeth O ' Sullivan Head of English Department Mrs. Florence Riley Latin, French Yearbook Adviser [ ii ] junior advisers Mr. John A. Sullivan Biology, Chemistry Photography Club Adviser Mr. Pritchett A. Klugh Chemistry, Physics Biology Miss Ruth M. Gow Head of Mathematics Dept. Chairman Junior Advisers F. T. A. Adviser Miss Margaret Keneficjc Shorthand, Typwriting Commercial Geography Mr. Lloyd Schultz Art Department Boys ' Tennis Coach Miss Louise McCormaclc English [ 12 I sophomore advisers Miss Mary E. Coughlin Stenography, Filing Typewriting General Business Training Mr. John J. Flaherty English Hilltop Highlights Miss Mildred Metcalf Latin, French Chairman Sophomore Advisers fc .- Miss Marguerite Elliott Social Studies Head of History Department Mr. James H. Butler, Jr. World History U. S. History Problems of Democracy Mr. James A. Dunn Algebra Geometry Mr. James Gormley Economics, U. S. History Vocational English Faculty Manager of Athletics [ 13] special advisers Mr. Orlando M. Scafati Head of Physical Education Department Coach of Athletics Mr. John B. Kelley School Treasurer Bookkeeping Consumers ' Mathematics Mr. Clifford H. Wheeler Director of Boys ' Vocational School Mechanical Drawing Mr. Raymond F. Fleck Music Director NH w w d fh Mr. Lewie G. Lugton Boys ' Vocational Shop Mtss Mary F. Hubbard English, U. S. History Student Council Adviser NOT PICTURED Miss Kiley, Physical Education Miss Bridges, Home Economics Miss Steele, Home Economics Mr. Stanley C. Fisher Vocational Mathematics Driver Training, Safety Education Mr. George Farnham Band Director [14] faculty directory SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL NICHOLS STREET Charles A. Hayden Martin M. O ' Donnell Katherine E. Ryan John B. Kelley James J. Gormley D. Vincent Kenefick Jean M. Connolly Mary Canning Agnes M. Bridges James H. Butler, Jr. Catherine A. Coleman Mary E. Coughlin James A. Dunn Marguerite I. Elliott Stanley C. Fisher John J. Flaherty Raymond Fleck Ruth M. Gow Mary F. Hubbard Ruth Johngren Margaret Kenefick Erna H. Kiley Pritchett A. Klugh Everett F. Learnard Lewie G. Lugton Louise McCormack Grace C. McGonagle Mildred Metcalf Elizabeth O ' Sullivan Florence Riley Orlando M. Scafati Lloyd Schultz Lucy E. Steele John A. Sullivan Clifford H. Wheeler Telephone NOrwood 7-0474 I I I Berwick PI., Norwood 299 Railroad Ave., Norwood 502 Belmont St., Watertown 83 Saunders Rd., Norwood 86 Berwick PL, Norwood 14 Gardner Rd., Norwood 79 Nichols St., Norwood 159 Curve St., Dedham 94 Union Ave., Wellesley 17 Highland St., Norwood 52 Cypress St., Norwood 130 Nichols St., Norwood 245 Railroad Ave., Norwood 268 Vernon St., Norwood Philip St., Medfield 32 Granite St., Norwood 100 Cottage St., Norwood 63 Otis St., Medford 268 Vernon St., Norwood Concord Rd., Billerica 42 Gerry Rd., Chest. Hill 67 156 Belair St., Brockton 7 Highland St., Norwood 14 George St., Norwood 82 Harold St., Boston 19 18 Florence Ave., Norwood 79 Brookfield Rd., Islington 54 Bond St., Norwood 854 Washington St., Norwood 120 Walpole St., Norwood !53 Cottage St., Norwood 7 Beacon Ave., Norwood 61 E. Cross St., Norwood 103 Nichols St., Norwood 18 Old Colony Rd., Wei. Hills 82 9 Pilgrim Way, E. Walpole 68 Cypress St., Norwood NOrwood 7-0145-M NOrwood 7-0632-M WAtertown 4-2923 NOrwood 7-II07-R NOrwood 7-3373-M NOrwood 7-0075-W NOrwood 7-1018 DEdham 3-0173-M TRinity 3-8527 NOrwood 7-3992 NOrwood 7-1 178-R NOrwood 7-0809 NOrwood 7-0850-M NOrwood 7-08 1 3-M Medfield 401 NOrwood 7-II05-J NOrwood 7-4049- M MYs. 8-4233 NOrwood 7-08 1 3-M Billerica 2021 FAirview 4-2096-J Brockton 5589-W NOrwood 7-2883-W NOrwood 7-0198 Highlands 5-7352 NOrwood 7-2248-M DEdham 3-2559-M NOrwood 7-2202 NOrwood 7-2733-M NOrwood 7-04 1 8-W NOrwood 7-07 1 8-W NOrwood 7-34 1 8-W NOrwood 7-3452-M NOrwood 7-2598-M WEIIesley 5-3264-M Walpole 1495 NOrwood 7-047 1 -J [ 15] mesdames e 11 Mr. Klugh Mr. Sullivan Mr. Wheeler Mr. Kelley Mr. Learnard Mr. Fisher messieurs Vfiss O ' Sullivan Miss Kenefick Miss Gow Miss McCormack Miss McGonagle Miss Johngren maintenance Mr. Everett Hughes Mr. George F. Fitzgerald Mr. James Curran Mr. Thomas P. Thornton Me n Against Grime! [18] - seniors €5 5 « % HI eot oj J J I istory - sophomore year Twos in the fall of ' 52 we landed on the Hill, With many bright ideas which we intended to fulfill. As lowly Sophs we took our place among the classes there, And as the year went quickly by we proved our worth so rare. I ' ll tell you of the feats performed so you can understand Why even back three years ago we think our class was grand. In October we chose, with great discrimi- nation, those who were to guide us through the year: Kenneth Worster, president; Marcia Pelletier, vice-president; Susan Whittlesley, secretary; Anna Bilotta and Ronald Cieri, treasurers; and Carmelia Pungitore and Dom- enic Renzi, A.A. representatives. Despite elections, classes, mountains of homework, corridor flirtations, and football game:, we still had time to plan the annual Sophomore Party. Our ambitious assemblage of Sophs pitched in and formed the neces- sary committees for our social debut. On the eve of October 24th, the gym was gaily decorated and the refreshments ready. Daniel Chisholm, Lorraine Cavanaugh, Gail Riley, E ' eanor Worster, Richard Mercier, Helene Marcoux, June Compardy and Marcia Pelle- tier were our star entertainers. When eleven o ' clock rolled around, everyone departed with a remembrance of a wonderful evening. Next we showed our talents and willingness to work when we presented our Christmas PageanK Marion Ostergren and Earl Berg- lund were outstanding as the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph. The colorful scenes, lovely cos- tumes and beautiful music will be a goal for other classes to try to equal. Among our promising athletes who excelled in football, baseball, hockey, and basketball were Joseph Costello, Robert Ristom, Dom- enic Renzi, Michael Graney, James Phelan, John Eppich, Kenneth Worster, Ronald Cieri, Robert McGloin and Brian Dunn. Marcia Pel- letier was elected as the Sophomore to re- present our class on the cheering squad of our Junior year. ' 55 class officers as sophomores Rear: Pungitore, Cieri, Renzi, Front: Worster, Whittlesley Pelletier, Bilotta [23 ] history- junior year And now our second year rolled round, and we were Juniors proud, As we returned as middlemen, wiih cheers both long and loud. Experience had taught us much, had lent us savoir faire. We joined in every sport and club; we passed up not one dare. So you may learn what strides we took, I ' ll here and now relate The saga ot our second year, which proves we were first rate. In the fall of ' 53 we chose as our Junior leaders: Brian Dunn, president; Marcia Pelle- t!er, vice-president; Marion Ostergren, secre- tary; Joan Thomas and Ronald Cieri, trea- surers; and Dorothy Sutherland and Phillip Costello, A.A. Representatives. We were off to a wonderful start for our second year in high school. The spirited Class of ' 55 cheered lustily for their up-and-coming gridiron stars, Joseph Costello, Domenic Renzi, Brian Dunn, Robert Ristom, Tommy Mackie, John Eppich and Ronald Cieri, who aided the Seniors in an- other Thanksgiving victory over Dedham. Vigorously we supported the basketball, hoc- key and baseball teams as our classmates established their worth as athletes. On February 19th, under the guidance of our able head adviser, Mr. Learnard, our gym was transformed from girders and bas- ketball hoops to a French cafe ' and night club scene, for which our theme song was Under Paris Skies . The decorations, orchestra and our inimitable class spirit made the Junior Prom one of the most beautiful and memor- able ever held on the Hill. Charles McNamee was awarded the Har- vard Book, which is given to the most out- standing and deserving Junior Boy. Brian Dunn, Charles Weisul and Gary Brown were chosen to represent Norwood High at Boys ' State, while Claire Stepanowich was selected to attend Girls ' State. We were proud of them all. Come June, we planned a reception for the graduating Seniors, with whom we had shared two fun-packed years. We hated to see them leave, but we impatiently looked beyond this parting to our own year as kings at N.H.S. We were ready to ascend to the top of the ladder. ' 55 class officers as juniors Standing: Dunn Row I: Thomas, Ostergren, Sutherland. Row II: Costello, Cieri, Pelletier. senior class officers Thomas, Costello, Blais, Dunn, Ostergren, Cieri, Greenlaw history - senior year Our year of years arrived at last and we were at the top. We ruled the roost, we reigned on high, we took life on the hop. Our Senior Play, our musical, our prom, and all sports, too, Were better than In other years, we know this to be true. So now my friends, life Romans old, to me do lend your ears As I , In recollection fond, fell of this best of years. At the outset of our Senior year we elected those whom we thought worthy to lead us in this important year. They were Brian Dunn, president; Arlene Blais, vice-president; Mar- ion Ostergren, secretary; Joan Thomas and Ronald Cieri, treasurers; and Harriet Green- law and Phillip Costello, A.A. representatives. Our football team, sparked by numerous athletes of our class, was a credit to the school with six victories and one defeat. Our cheerleaders Marcia Pelletier, captain, Doro- thy Sutherland, Marion Ostergren, June Com- pardy, Aurora Cordo, Harriet Greenlaw, and Emilie Sullivan energetically supported our teams and won the praise of many for their fine spirit. On January 17, 1955 another Oscar was earned by our leading lady, Helene Marcoux, when we presented the Senior Play, We Shook the Family Tree. Other members of the cast who deserve a hand of applause are John Chervokas, Joyce Maxon, Robert Hertel, Stephen Oppenheim, Robert Bowler, Patricia Fogarty and Betsy Guilderson. A new arena- [27] type stage was enthusiastically recei ved by everyone and the Class of ' 55 again proved its ingenuity and originality. James Campbell and Robert McGloin were captains of our basketball team, and the latter along with James Phelan represented Nor- wood on the Cay State League All-Star Team. Our hustling hockey team, captained by Richard Walker, captured first place in the second division, setting a new record for N.H.S. hockey. Michael Graney tied for first placo as high scorer of the Bay State League and was chosen for the All-Star team with Captain Walker. On April 15th we presented The Count and The Coed , our Senior Musicale par ex- cellence. Carmelia Pungitore, Paul Charron, Florence Pulcini, John Chervokas, Lorraine Cavanaugh, Eleanor Worster, William Dono- van, John Walsh, and Daniel Chisholm were the reasons for its great success. Mr. Flaherty coached the musicale, and the scenes, music, and costumes were enchanting and delightful. May i 3th finally rolled around, an evening long anticipated by all. The gym was beauti- fully decorated, the orchestra was excellent, and everyone was happy and gay at our Senior Prom. The exciting evening of our most outstanding social event will never be forgotten. A special word of praise goes to Joseph Costello, our Student Council President, who expertly wielded the gavel under the direction of Miss Hubbard. We cannot close without a note of ap- preciation to be extended to Mr. Hayden, cur patient principal, to all our teachers, and to Miss Johngren, our head adviser, and Mrs. Riley and her staff, who have made possible the wonderful pictorial memoir of our three years at Norwood High School. At last we have reached the end of our years on The Hill . Our Class Day activities, the banquet, receiving and signing yearbooks, and graduation itself are events we will never forget. Although we will miss our friends and teachers who have become so dear to us, we feel we are ready to face the future and its challenges. M. P. ' 55 Jf the three headlights B. Dunn, J. Chervokas, J. Costello [28] NANCY ANN ABELY Nance 38 Railroad Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Student Coun- cil Dance Committee; Glee Club I. Carefree and congenial, her pretty smile bright- ens the corridors. Nance is always willing and able. JANICE LOUISE BAKER 19 LYMAN PLACE Sophomore Christmas Committee; Sophomore Party Com- mittee; Class Day 53 ; Usherette at Senior Play; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale. Jan isn ' t at all boisterous, but she does appre- ciate a good joke. She ' s always trying to do a job better. ELEANOR MARGARET ARMOUR El 94 Hill St. Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Typing Committee; Student Council Dance Committee; Glee Club 2. El is an efficient little typist with a twinkle in her eye and a neat and sweet appearance. AGNES LENA BALFOUR Shag 95 Railroad Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Class Day 53; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Student Council Dance Committee; Glee Club 2, 3. A happy, friendly little girl whose roguish eyes and sweet disposition have endeared her to her classmates. JOAN MARIE BARRETT Joanie 101 Hill Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Commit- tee; Senior Musicale. Joanie with her clothes, car, and Dick is the dream girl of our class. GEORGE WILLIAM BARTON 39 Rockhill Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Senior Musicale. Conscientious and hard-working, George intends to get ahead in this world. immy JAMES ARTHUR BARSS J 96 Cedar Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Musicale; Student Council Alternate. Jimmy is the reckless type but he knows all the answers. School is a minor issue. BARBARA ANN BATEMAN Butch 446 Winter Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Assembly Committee 2, 3; Junior Prom Commit- tee; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff (Co- Editor); Glee Club 2, 3. A vivacious blonde who keeps us all cheerful. She ' s into everything with all her heart. [29] CAROL ANN BECKWITH Sam 56 Access Road Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Pho- tography Club 2, 3. Sam pursues a happy-go-lucky life. You can always find her fossing a soda together at White ' s. ERLING BERGLUND Earl 596 Neponset Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Commit- tee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 2; Baseball I; Basketball I; Football I, 2, 3; Hockey Manager 3. Towering of height with a stubby haircut, this resolute lineman is not easily perturbed. MARY JEAN BENOIT Jeanie 42 Margaret Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Graduation Usher ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Student Council Dance Committee; Glee Club I, 2; Basketball I ; Bulletin Board Committee I ; Sophomore Christmas Chorus. Gentle, quiet, Jeanie with her serene smile will go a long way as a peace maker. SARA ANN BEYER Sally 53 Beacon Street Westwood, Mass. White Elephant Sale I, 2, 3; Christmas Sale I, 2, 3; Step Party I, 2, 3; Peabody Chorus 3; Senior Musicale. She ' s small and cute with a winning personality. You ' ll always find her in Jim ' s car after school hours. Hi ROBERT EDWARD BIGELOW Bob 14 Rockhill Street Football I, 2; Track 3; Hockey 2. A Neponset Valley boy who is known for his mcd driving and Walpole wanderings. ARLINE BERNADETTE BLAIS Chub I 150 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Class Ring Commit- tee; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Student Council Com- mittee; Basketball 3. This is our pint-sized V. I. P. , the warmth of v hose friendship has made her a very popular member of the 1955 immortals. ANNA MARIE BILOTTA Gina 43 Dean Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Student Council I, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Traffic Squad; Class Treasurer I; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Class Ring Committee. Little Gina with her heart-shaped face and dimples is always faithful to her traffic post and to N. H. S. SHIRLEY GLORIA BLASENAK Shirl 22 Endicott Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Class Day ' 53; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Com- mittee; Senior Musicale; Student Council Dance Commit- tee. The Venus of N. H. S. and a true blue mem- ber of the club , Shirl adds grace and charm to our class. [30] ROBERT MICHAEL BOWLER Bob I 12 Winslow Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Cast; Orchestra 3; Band I, 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3. A proficient sportsman, adept at swimming and hunting, well-liked Bob is a master at the trumpet. GARY ROSS BROWN 123 Spruce Road Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicals; Boys ' State; Yearbook Editorial Staff; Track I; Football Manager I, 2. Distinguished by his mid-western drawl, Gary enjoys feminine company. The Circulation chief has a thoroughly agreeable disposition. ROBERT BRISSETTE Brissie 367 Railroad Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Baseball I, 2, 3; Football I, 2. Baseball is Brissie ' s great love. An habitual look of innocence and a friendly manner are his well-known characteristics. WILLIAM R. BROWN Brownie 12 Ridgewood Drive Student Council 2; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Com- mittee; Glee Club I, 2; Baseball I, 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3; Track I, 2, 3. School is but one of life ' s bitter pills to Bill. This towering lad is a connoisseur of good times. RICHARD DOMENIC CAMMARATA Dickie 871 Neponset Street Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Class Play Committee; Baseball 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; F. T. A. 2. This well-dressed Latin Lothario buzzes busily about in his baby-blue beetle. JOSEPH FRANK CARCHEDI 30 Dean Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Musicale; Football I; Track I. This artistic Neapolitan is somewhat reticent but very dependable. Joe is well-liked by all. JAMES WILLIAM CAMPBELL Soupy 43 Adams Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Musicale; Class Ring Committee; Student Council Dance Committee; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Baseball I; Basketball I, 2, 3; Football I; Track I, 2, 3. At home on the basketball court, Soupy is well respected on the hill too. His easy-going, good-natured manner is recognized by all. MARIE ARLENE CARLSON Bea I I West Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Year- book Advertising Staff; Orchestra I, 2; Band I, 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3; Tennis 2, 3; F. T. A. 2, 3. Marie ' s subdued and tranquil manner plus her sparkling eyes brighten all our classes. [31 ] NANCY JEAN CARLSON 185 South Street Medfield, Mass. Step Party 2; Christmas Sale 2, 3; White Elephant Sale 2, 3; Peabody Glee Club 2, 3; Minstrel Show 2; Parents ' Night 2; Peabody Prom 3. Nancy ' s flashing smiles and winning personality are all for a cerfain Joe. FREDERICK PENNINGTON CASS, JR. Freddie 10 Sycamore Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Ad- vertising Staff; Band I, 2; Glee Club 2, 3; Basketball I; Football I, 2, 3; Track I, 2, 3. Possessing an acufe eye for femininify and a devilish grin, Fred ' s penefrafing voice is well- known fo long-suffering feachers. RUTH MARIE CARLSON Ruthie 14 Endicott Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 3; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Student Council Dance Com- mittee; Basketball 3. Rufhie is a grand gal fo have around, especially when fhere ' s fun afoof. She loves fo eaf! LORRAINE MARY CAVANAUGH Laurie 165 Central Street- Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council Officer (Treasurer 2, 3); Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Co- Editor; Football Programs; Election Commission 2, 3. The class couldn ' f function withouf Lorraine. Blessed wifh good looks and a sfimulafing per- sonality, she ' s been all things to all people. JOHN CAZZERO Johnny 1208 Washington Street Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Basketball I, 3; Football I, 2; Track 2. John is an adept hoopster and a popular lad with the fairer sex. JOEL HALL CHAMBERLAIN Kingfish 450 Walpole Street Sophomore Party Committee: Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale. An omnipresent smile and eye-catching blonde locks feature Joel ' s appearance. An innate qual- ity of amiability is his preatesf asset. ROLAND VICTOR CEDARFIELD Ronnie 19 Vernon Street Orchestra I, 2, 3; Glee Club I, 2; Senior Musicale. This friendly undertaker of the future enjoys teasing the girls and careening madly about the countryside. PAUL EDWARD CHARRON 234 Vernon Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Ad- vertising Staff; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Photography Club I, 2; Baseball I, 2, 3. Lanky and likable, Paul could be a future store executive wifh his pleasant smile and personality. [32 ] JOHN VINCENT CHERVOKAS 31 Earle Street Sophomore Party Committee; Assembly Committee 3; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Com- mittee; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Editor- in-Chief; Football Programs 3; Glee Club I, 2; Basketball I; Baseball Manager 2. Mature and manly, completely competent and well-poised, John excels in everything. His eru- dite vocabulary and facile pen will take him far. Janny DANIEL FRANCIS CHISHOLM 29 Walnut Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 2, 3; As- sembly Committee I, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Graduation Usher ' 53; Traffic Squad; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Projec- tion Club I, 2; Tennis 1 , 2. Rotund and genial, Dan appreciates an excuse to chuckle, thus exercising his mellifluous tenor voice. BETTE JEAN CHISHOLM Dimples 18 Barrows Street Dedham Step Party 2, 3; Christmas Sale 2, 3; Parents ' Night 2; White Elephant Sale 2, 3; Peabody Chorus 3; Yearbook Committee 3; Minstrel Show 2; Senior Musicale. Both smart and pretty, Betty has a flashing smile and deep dimples. JOSEPHINE ESTHER CHITTY J 95 Rosemary Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Circulation Committee; Or- chestra 2; Band I, 2, 3; Glee Club I, 2; Tennis I, 2, 3; F. T. A. I, 2, 3. Her bright and beautiful tresses conceal a brain no less scintillating. She is self-composed and adequate in every situation. tv,. L RONALD CIERI Bun 81 I Neponset Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Officer I, 2, 3, (Treasurer); Senior Prom Commit- tee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club I; Election Commission I, 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3; Hockey Manager. Always in the dough, Ronnie is a devotee of extra-curricular activities. He bubbles over with the effervescence of youth. SALLY ANN COLLINS Sal 100 Day Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Student Council 2, 3, (Alternate); Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Sq uad; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Com.; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff. Sympathetic and understanding, Sally is an un- failing friend. With her pretty eyes and nice complexion, she is a welcome addition to any group. OTELLO RONALD COLA Ronnie 75 Elliot Street Sophomore Party Committee; Yearbook Typing Commit- tee; Orchestra I, 2, 3; Band I, 2, 3; Baseball I, 3; Basket- ball I, Senior Musicale. This well-dressed musician wears an appealing smile. Business-like Ronnie finds lime to enjoy a good laugh. JUNE LINNEA COMPARDY Junie 58 Bruce Road Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council I; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Traffic Squad; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Circulation Committee; Cheerleader; Student Council Dance Committee; Basketball I, 2, 3; Tennis 3; F. T. A. 2, 3. A bubble of enthusiasm who has shown her true blue athletic prowess on the cheering squad. [33] BRUCE ALBERT CONNOLLY Bruce 327 Winter Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Band 2, 3; Projection Club 3; Football I. The epitome of erudition sprinkled with vitriolic barbs, this probable Notre Dame student is con- scientious and loquacious. WILLIAM STEPHEN CONNOLLY Bill 13 Nahatan Street Assembly Committee I; Graduation Usher ' 53; Senior Musicale; Hockey I, 2, 3. A poised man on the ice, mild-mannered Bill is nonchalant and easy-going. EILEEN CATHERINE CONNOLLY Lee 200 Walpole Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Commit- tee; Senior Musicale. A delightful and de-lovely gal to have around. Lee adds the charm of a Greek goddess to our history-making class. GAIL MARIE CONROY Sharlcey 14 Cross Street Peabody Co-operative 3; Student Council 3; Assembly Committee 2, 3; Peabody Prom 3; Senior Musicale; Pea- body Chorus 2, 3; Christmas Pageant; Minstrel Show 2; Step Party 2; Christmas Sale 2, 3. Sharkey has an endless amount of school spirit, a contagious smile and a flirtatious eye! She ' s popular with all. CHARLES JOSEPH CONSENTINO Connie 1062 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Senior Musicale; Student Council Dance Com- mittee. A Vega boy, who makes like a chef, Connie always seems to pick up a swell dish. AURORA NANCY CORDO Roe 1281 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Cheerleader; Basketball I, 3. Roe has a stimulating personality, a flirtatious look in her eyes, and two loves — Phil and the cheering squad. NANCY PATRICIA CORCORAN Corky 37 Earle Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Band I; Student Council Dance Committee; Glee Club I; Basketball 2, 3; Tennis 2, 3. Nancy is an active, agile classmate, whose clear skin mirrors her cheerful vitality. There is more than a spark of mischief in her. JOHN NELSON CORISH Spuds 12 Grant Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Class Ring Committee. This is a somewhat retiring young man, who seems to have an interest in our rival town. That black Chevrolet is often seen in Dedham. [34] JOSEPH FRANCIS COSTELLO Joe 33 Hill Street Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 2, 3; Stu- dent Council President 3; Traffic Squad; Senior Musicale; Student Council Dance Committee; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3; Track 2, 3. This rugged individualist is often seen flying the coupe. Not only is Joe the potent Pres of the Student Council, but he also is to be reckoned with on the gridiron. RUTH ELINOR CROWLEY Cruller 39 Chiclcering Road Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Or- chestra 2, 3; Band I, 2, 3; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3; Tennis I, 2, 3. Life is a jest and her actions siiow it. Cruller brings the torch of laughter wherever she goes. PHILLIP PATRICK COSTELLO Phil 33 Hill Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Class Officer, Boys ' A. A. 2, 3; Senior Musicale; Orchestra I, 2, 3; Band I, 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3. Mild-mannered with a captivating disposition, Phil is dutiful to the team and the cheer- leader. A well-developed physique functions under that crew-cut. NEIL SCOTT CUSHMAN Cuddles 181 Walpole Street Sophomore Parly Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Senior P ' -om Committee; Junior Prom Commit- tee; Senior Mu:icale; Projection Club 2; Basketball I; Football 3; Track 2. A laugh per inch, vociferous Neil is a potential paratrooper with an abundant supply of vitality. RUSSELL JOHN CZYRYCA Russ 996 Washington Street Student Council 3; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 2; Base- ball 3; Basketball 2, 3; Basketball Manager 2. Genuine and stable of character, amiable Russ is an ardent baskefeer. FRANCIS DENISI Dentyne 30 Lenox Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale. Dentyne is a carefree jitterbug with energy plus and a word (or two) for every occasion. KATHERINE ANNE DeGAZIO Kathy 64 Oak Road Step Party 2; White Elephant Sale 2; Christmas Sale 2, 3; Peabody Junior Prom 2; Chorus 2, 3; Press Club 3. Kathy is co-operative and efficient with a wealth of vitality. CATHERINE MARIE DEVINE Cathy 908 Washington Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Commit- tee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 2. Cathy has an abundance of sincerity and al- ways finds the sunny side of life. [35] MARY ELIZABETH DIAMOND 102 Norfolk Street Walpole, Mass. Parents ' night; Trade Representative; Press Reporter; Christmas sale; Step Party; Peabody Prom; White Ele- phant Sale; Christmas Pageant; Fashion Show; Open House This quiet girl with her pleasant smile has a certain Jimmy in a daze. Her favorite colors are red and white. Why? ROBERT JOSEPH DONLAN Windy 81 Railroad Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Class Ring Committee; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Projection Club; Photography Club. This ingratiating lad is never hurried, never wor- ried. He is the epitome of nonchalance. JENNIE VIRGINIA ANN DiCICCO Jen 1358 Washington Street Red Cross Representative; Student Co-operative Repre- sentative; White Elephant Sale 2, 3; Peabody Christmas Play I, 2, 3; Step Party I, 2, 3; Peabody Prom; Parents ' Night I, 2, 3; Peabody Chorus 2, 3; Minstrel Show 2; Senior Musicale. Jen is Esther Williams ' only rival. She adds to the atmosphere at Liggefts and attracts the customers. WILLIAM JAMES DONOVAN Wild Bill 62 Washington Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Foot- ball I. This small package of energy is a proficient prankster with roguish eyes which portend trou- ble. BRIAN CLIFFORD DUNN Dun-Da 91 Laurel Road Student Council 3; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Class President 2, 3; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Boys ' State; Yearbook Circulation Com- mittee; Glee Club 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Track I, 2, 3. The politician of the class has retained his native English politeness. Brian ' s athletic prowess raises feminine eye brows. PATRICIA RUTH ELLIOT Pat 241 Winter Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Student Council Dance Committee; White Elephant Sale 3; Student Cooperative; Girls ' A.A.; Prom Committee 3; Parents ' Night Program 3; Press Repre- sentative 3. Her sense of humor and pretty blue eyes are all for one dark-haired boy. Patty loves laughter. DOROTHY LOUISE EKLUND Susie 33 Ellis Avenue Peabody Sophomore Prom; Peabody Junior Prom; Christ- mas Sale I, 2, 3; White Elephant Sale I, 2; Parents ' Night I, 2, 3; Peabody Chorus 2, 3; Step Party I, 2; Christmas Play 2, 3; Minstrel Show 2; Senior Musicale. A quick-witted girl, Susie always has a good word for everyone, and vice versa. JOHN FRANCIS EPPICH Johnny 39 Fairview Road Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council I ; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Senior Musicale; Year- book Circulation Committee; Student Council Dance Committee; Glee Club 2; Baseball 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3. A man of few but well-chosen words, John is a handsome and athletic bachelor with a well-de- veloped appetite. [36] PAULA FRANCES FEENEY Polly 91 I Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 3; Glee Club I; Basketball I, 2, 3. Polly is an ever-smiling lass who has never been known to lose her temper. PATRICIA MARIE FOGARTY Pat 665 Neponset Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Clcss Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Photography Club I, 2, 3. Her love lies in roller-seating. Pat ' s happiness makes us all at N. H. S. glad that she ' s around. VI JAMES ANDREW FITZPATRICK, JR. Fitzy 53 Pond Street Canton Student Council 3; Track I; Senior Musicale. This stalwart son of Canton is well-mannered and well-spoken of by all. DENNIS JAMES FOLAN Den 86 Winter Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Assembly Committee I. 2, 3; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play CommitreD; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Circulation Committee; Football Programs 2, 3; BasDboll I. An impish grin and curt coiffure shelter diminu- tive Dennie ' s wit and humor. He ' s truly a kin of his menacing cartoon counterpart. DOROTHY CATHERINE FOLAN Dotty 40 Silver Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Musicale; Usherette at Senior Play. With merry, roving eyes that sparkle with laugh- ter, Dotty is always ready to lend a helping hand. J+ h ELIZABETH MARY FOLEY Betty 2 Highview Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Glee Club 2; Yearbook Typing Committee; F. T. A. 3. Her delicate complexion, superior intelligence, and ease of manner have made Betty a girl who will go places. MARGARET FRANCES FOLAN Peggy 3 School Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Assembly Committee 3; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller I, 2; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Bulle- tin Board Committee 2. A happy-go-lucky lass is Peg whose clear com- plexion and shining hair are the envy of many. RICHARD DONOVAN FOOTE Dick 27 Phillips Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Pho- tography Club I. This would-be tonsorialist takes life in stride, though his gait may not show if. [37] J THERESA ALICE FOURNIER Terry 8 Third Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Assembly Committee 3; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller I, 2, 3; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Bulletin Board Committee 2. She played Ellie-Mae true to her own type, lovely and aloof. Terry has an enchanting voice and manner. ROBERT DOUGLAS FRASER Tony 109 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Baseball 2; Basket- ball I. Quietly capable and confident, this efficient mathematician is definite in his opinions. ANGELO FRANGIOSA Angle 227 Winter Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Football I; Senior Musicale. A quizzical expression graces blond Angle ' s countenance. Of a sedate and mature manner is he. MILDRED ANN GIAMPIETRO Milly 15 Heaton Avenue Class Day ' 53; Class Ring Committee; Senior Musicale. A good sport, with a marvelous dispositon, who is liked by all. Milly seems quiet but is really ' ofs of fun. JOHN CAESAR GNECCO Mickie 25 Talbot Avenue Peabody Christmas Play I, 2, 3; Steo Party I, 2; Peabody Prom I, 2, 3; Christmas Sale I, 2, 3; Boys ' Chorus 2, 3; White Elephant Sale I, 2, 3; Parents ' Night I, 2, 3. John ' s shyness attracts all the girls. He has just become a member of the Peabody hiot Rods. MICHAEL GRANEY Mike ' 8 Rock Court Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 2, 3; Jun ior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Senior M Yearbook Circulation Committee; Student Council Committee; Election Commission 3; Baseball I, Football I, 2, 3; Hockey I, 3. Mr. Athletic of ' 55 is versatile and capr Mike is a handsome, capable asset in all sports. us ' cale; Dance 2, 3; CIOUS. major JAMES JOSEPH GOONAN Jim 462 Nahatan Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Pro- jection Club 3; Football 3. Joke time is anytime for Jim. This football en- thusiast loves an argument. PRISCILLA ANN GREEN Bunny 366 Walpole Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Musicale; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Student Council Dance Committee; Usherette at Senior Play; Basketball 3. That serene expression masks an exuberant sense of humor and real joie de vivre. [38] HARRIET IRENE GREENLAW Har 18 Chapel Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Assembly Committee I; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Class Officer 3; Girls ' A. A.; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Cheerleader; Basketball 3. Har ' s vivid smile, and her vigor and vivacity on the cheering squad have made her a favorite at N. H. S. KENNETH CHARLES GROH Pee-Wee 328 Railroad Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Senior Musicale; Basketball I; Hockey 3. Pee-Wee is a drugstore cowboy who keeps his own counsel and displays no emotion. WILLIAM LEO GRIFFIN Griff 250 Nichols Street Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 3; Baseball 3; Football 2, 3; Track 2, 3. A real handsome hunk is Griff. Entering N. H. S. as a Junior, he has carved his name in our Hall of Football Fame. MARJORIE JOSEPHINE GROSS Margie 133 West Main Street Norton, Mass. Glee Club; Peabody Class Song; Good Government Day Representative; Prom Committee 2, 3; Christmas Play; Minstrel Show; Step Party; Peabody Chorus 3; Senior Musicale. This pint-sized package of fun is sweet and sin- cere. Margie is held in high esteem. ELIZABETH ANNE GUILDERSON Betsy 108 Vernon Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Year- book Advertising Staff. Betsy is a small bundle of happiness, whose neat dress and sparkling manner make her an enjoy- able bit of our class. WILLIAM FRANKLIN HANSCOM Bill 149 Rock Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Commit- tee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Editorial Staff; Student Council Dance Committee; Track 2, 3; Bulletin Board Committee 3. A flashy miler, Bill has a natural flair for art, especially caricatures. He is an affable and un- assuming art editor. CHARLOTTE EVELYN GUSTAFSON Gussie 501 Nahatan Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Ad- vertising Staff; F. T. A. I, 2, 3. A sweet countenance, an angelic disposition, and a clever mind are Charlotte ' s attributes. NANCY LOU HARTFORD 294 Lenox Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Orchestra I, 2; Photography Club I; Basketball I ; Sophomore Christmas Chorus. Nancy is fun to know because she is so vivacious and likes to share her happiness. She ' s even been accused of being flirtatious! [39] DENNIS JOSEPH HAYES 32 Cross Street Assembly Committee I; Graduation Ushor ' 53; Hockey I, 2, 3; Senior Musicale. This tall handsome hockey player has a tendency to blush when approached by the opposite sex. BARBARA JANE HENTSCHEL Barb 78 Highland Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Band I, 2, 3; Glee Club I. Barbs capability as head majorette, her flaw- less grooming and quick-wit, make her well- deserving of that Cadillac. JANET MARIE HEAVER Jan 21 Nichols Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Usherette at Senior Play. Janet ' s training and experience in our school of- fice and her well-chosen clothes will help her in the business world. ROBERT LOUIS HERTEL Bob 12 Charles Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Traffic Squad; Class Play Cast; Photography Club 2; Tennis I, 2, 3. An industrious and modest student, Bob will long be remembered for his knickered escapades in the Senior Play. STEPHEN FRANCIS HOBERT Steve 91 I Washington Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Class Ring Committee; Projection Club I; Photography Club I, 2. Speedy Steve in his red convertible bomber is always making stop watch time to Dedham. JANE STELLA JEZULEWICZ Janey 32 Hillside Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale. Janey is a tall brunette with a here today gone tomorrow outlook, but she ' s in our hearts to stay. CAROL ELIZABETH HUNT Carrie 75 Day Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale. Carrie is studious and efficient. She and Ai- leen are usually seen to-gether. EVELYN ANN JOHNSON Eve I 7 Second Street Sephomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Usherette at Senior Play; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Tennis 3; F. T. A. I, 2, 3. Shy and soft-spoken is Eve but always depend- able and trustworthy. [40] PETER ALBIN JOHNSON 43 Phillips Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Student Council I; Class Ring Committee; Yearbook Circulation Committee; Photography Club I, 2; Basketball Manager I, 2, 3; Foot- ball Manager I, 2, 3. This enduring athletic manager and sound scholar is an ardent outdoors man, often seen at the Sportsmen ' s Club. SALLY YVONNE JOHNSON Sal 313 Winter Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Typing Com- mittee; Band I; Photography Club !; Girls Basketball I, 2, 3. . Sweet Sal wears that pony-tail coiffure with style. We hear that she can cook, too, boys. r RUSSELL WILFRED JOHNSON Russ 313 Winter Street Basketball I, 3; Football I; Senior Musicale. This producer of eerie bag-pipe airs is a Town Square Hardware Executive with a beguiling blush. ROBERT JOSEPH Bob 82 Chapel Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Student Council Dance Committee. A quiet, unobstrusive boy whose good manners are well-known to all. PATRICIA ANN KEEFE Patty 142 Pleasant Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale. A well-dressed Furlong lass, Pat has captured all our hearts with her sincerity. LOUISE LOTTIE KEMP Lou 476 Walpole Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Chris mas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Srvor Musicale; Yearbook Typing Committee; Band I 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3. Lou is gentle and sweet and her Michigan accent makes for great listening. JOHN J. KELTER Jack 90 Monroe Street Basketball I; Football I, 2, 3; Track I, 2, 3; Peabody Christmas Play I, 2, 3; Step Party I, 2; Peabody Prom I, 2, 3; Christmas Sale I, 2, 3; Boys ' Chorus 2, 3; White Elephant Sale I, 2, 3; Parents Night I, 2, 3. Jack is one of Peabody ' s huskies, who will make his mark as a baker. He is an able boy on the gridiron too. PETER WALTER KODIS Pete 46 Tremont Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musical; Track I; Hockey 2. Things are kept humming by this rambunctious instigator of hysterics. [41 ] WILLIAM FRANCIS LANE Stogy 56 Davis Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Football I, 2, 3; Track I, 2; Hockey I, 2, 3. This pinf-sized pursuer of pulchritude possesses an air of joviality. There ' s never a dull moment with Stogy around. JOHN FRANCIS LYDON Johnnie 38 Press Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale. A self-contained son of Erin, this lanky and easy- going individual possesses a resonant voice. JOYCE CAROLE LUCE 46 Pleasant Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Glee Club I, 2; Basketball I, 2, 3; Senior Musicale. An ardent athletic roofer with unlimited energy and a giggle known to all, Joyce is always in- terested in v hat ever is going on. MADELINE MARY LYDON 89 Hill Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 2. Madeline possesses a quiet, amicable nature. Her blonde hair and serene patience are the envy of many. ¥ J MAUREEN KATHRYN LYNCH Maur I I Cross Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Typing Committee; Football Programs I, 2, 3; Student Council Dance Committee; Class Play Committee. This is our cameo lady whose golden tresses sparkle with a heavenly radiance and brighten our days. THOMAS HENRY MACKIE Mac 24 Linden Street Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 3; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musi- cale; Baseball I, 2, 3; Basketball I; Football I, 2, 3; Track 2. This bulwark of strength is Earl ' s side-kick in shenanigans. Tom is the quiet instigator of frequent laughter. ROBERT FRANCIS MacEACHERN Bob 59 Bruce Road Senior Musicale. A newcomer in our midst, Bob has rapidly gained the confidence of the class. An amicable lad is he. RICHARD MacLEOD Dick 176 Vernon Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Commit- tee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Photogra- phy Club I, 2; Football I. Taciturn and dutiful, he goes his way uncomplain- ingly, enveloped by an air of serenity. [42] HELENE EVELYN MARCOUX Lanio 66 Prospect Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council Alternate I, 2; Hilltop Highlights 2; Traffic Squad; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Election Commission 2, 3; Tennis I, 2, 3; F. T. A. I, 2, 3. She is an accomplished acfress with a studious mind and a lovable personality. We ' re sure Lanie will be the one to put our class on the map. MARION JEAN MASCE 16 Allen Road Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Sophomore Christmas Choral Group; Senior Musicale. With eyes that twinkle, this Miss will win her way out of any fix!! Likable and fun loving; roller skating is Marion ' s favorite must. ANOUSH ANN MARDIROSIAN 24 Howard Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 2, 3; Class Play Committee. A pint-sized curly top who will some day make a good taxi driver. ROBERTA JOYCE MAXON Joyce 45 Richland Road Sophomore Christmas Committee; Student Council 3; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Com- mittee; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Ad- vertising Staff; Student Council Dance Committee. Joyce has always been a zealous worker and her performance in the play was typical of the fine work she has always done. CHARLES PETER McCOLGAN Chuck 9 Mylod Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Musicale; Baseball I, 3; Hock ey 2, 3. Comical Chuck is a perpetual panic. His ex- pression is imperturbable, his actions deliberate. ROBERT DAVID McGLOIN Baldy 43 East Vernon Street Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council I, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Class Play Com- mittee; Senior Musicale; Student Council Dance Com- mittee; Baseball I, 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3; Football I. 2, 3. Baldy ' s carroty curls capture corps of cuties. He has a winning smile and is aggressive in sports and otherwise. NANCY LOU McDARGH Nan 225 Neponset Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Basketball I; Student Co-operative Officer, Secretary; White Elephant Sale 3; Christmas Sale 3; Senior Musicale. This popular, blue-eyed siren has a winning per- sonality and an ambition to take to the air. SHEILA MARIE McGUFF She 340 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Com- mittee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Usherette at Senior Play; Election Commission I, 2, 3; Tennis 3. The well-dressed She , who is always willing to help, has a gift for making friends. [43] CHARLES STEPHEN McNAMEE Bing 42 Oak Road Sophomore Christmas Committee; Student Council 3; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Photogra- phy Club I, 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3; Football I; Golf I, 2, 3; Harvard Book Award. This learned linksman and Harvard Book recipi- ent is competent in the classroom and co-opera- tive in school enterprises. WILLIAM G. MERCIER Bill 27 Windsor Road Peabody Prom I, 2, 3; Peabody Christmas Play I, 2, 3; Step Party I; Parents ' Night I, 2, 3; Christmas Sale I, 2, 3; White Elephant Sale I, 2, 3; Senior Musicale. A boy who likes to tell us about Sturbridge, this future chef cooks on all burners. RICHARD PETER MERCIER 184 Vernon Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Glee Club 2; Baseball I; Basketball Manager I. A productive producer of proverbs, Dick enjoys a controversial discussion. He sings, too. ROBERT MOLLENHAUER Bob 90 Ridgewood Drive Senior Musicale; Class Play Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Track I, 2, 3. 77i s new and valued addition to the Class of 55 is an efficient mathematician, as well as an all-around sound scholar. PATRICIA ANN MUIR Torchy 12 Warren Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller I, 2; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Usherette at Senior Play. A vivacious tiiian-topped charmer with a sweet and friendly disposition is our Torchy. MARIE MARGARET MULVEHILL Moo 75 Sixth Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale. Quiet and congenial, Moo looks mighty pretty behind the v heel of her boat. CATHERINE JEAN MULHOLLAND Cathy 71 Morse Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Commit- tee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 3. Petite but potent Cathy is more at home on roller-skates than with her nose buried in a book. A1LEEN MARIE MURPHY I 14 School Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Tennis 3. Aileen is an attractive blonde whose tall figure is ah ays adorned becomingly. [44] PATRICIA MARIE MURPHY Pat 512 Walpole Street Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Basketball I; F. T. A. 2, 3. This competent, well-poised girl will make an excellent teacher someday. MARIE LOUISE NORTON Ree 229 Vernon Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Stu- dent Council Dance Committee. Small and gay, Ree has formed many fine friendships here at N. H. S. LEON ALFRED NARBUT Buzz 555 Pleasant Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Senior Musicale. This calm and composed lad has a flair for me- chanics. Leon is always nattily attired. ROBERT HUSH OBERLANDER Obie 204 Richland Road Sophomoro Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Sen- tor Prom Committee. An ambitious aviator and an avid fisherman, Obie has a keen wit and a ready tongue. ELEANOR TERESEA O ' DONNELL El 6 Berwick Place Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller I; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Usherette at Senior Play; Basketball I, 2, 3. El stands out in a crowd due to her shining reddish-gold hair and perfect aplomb. JOHN ALAN O ' KEEFFE Jack 32 Neponset Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Class Ring Committee; Track I. Jack takes everything in stride. An outdoorsman witH an adult viewpoint is he. EILEEN FRANCIS O ' GORMAN Tuckie 46 Irving Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller I; Senior Musicale; Glee Club I. Tenacious Tuckie is one gal we ' re glad to have on our side. Her sense of humor hides a heart of gold. JOHN CHARLES O ' MALLEY Mull 247 Prospect Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Commit- tee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Track 3; Hockey 3. This rangy, easy-going Colonial Boy has the apropos word for every occasion. r 45 ] STEPHEN DAVID OPPENHEIM Steve 27 Lane Drive Student Council 2; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Editorial Staff; Football Program 3; Projection Club I, 2; Football Manager I, 2; Hoclcey Manager 2. L ' ami de la classe, Steve is altruistic as well as tactful. Personable and modest is this Advertis- ing titan. JOHN ALLISON PAINE 78 Bond Street Graduation Usher ' 53; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Band 3; Photography Club 3; Tennis 2, 3; Football Manager 52. This cherubic-faced mathematician is an adept photographer. He ' s noted for his rapid gait and well-chosen wardrobe. MARION LOUISE OSTERGREN Mae 109 Jefferson Drive Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council I, 2; Of- ficer 3; Executive Board; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Class Secretary 2, 3; Senior Musicale; Class Ring Committee; Cheerleader; Student Council Dance. Mae has captivating eyes, onyx hair and an ami- able character. Her favorite pastime is cheer- ing for Joe. VIRGINIA ANN PEACHEY Ginny 15 Fifth Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee Class Day ' 53; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee Senior Musicale; Yearbook Editorial Staff; Band I, 2, 3 Student Council Dance Committee; Glee Club I, 2, 3 Bulletin Board Committee I, 2, 3; F. T. A. I, 2, 3. An artistic red-head whose talent added so much charm to our yearbook. MARCIA PELLETIER Pel 38 Cottage Street Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council I, 2; Chairman of Executive Board 3; Assembly Committee I, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Class Of- ficer I, 2; Senior Mu e icale; Yearbook Circulation Com- mittee; Football Program I, 2, 3; Cheerleader 2, Captain 3; Election Commission I, 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3. Miss Personality Plus is one girl that we couldn ' t do without. She ' s versatile, vigorous, and mighty cute, too. DOROTHY GERTRUDE PETTS Dottie 738 Washington Street Christmas Sale 2, 3; Peabody Prom 2, 3; White Elephant Sale 2, 3; Step Party 2, 3; Parents ' Night 2, 3; Christ- mas Play; Minstrel Show 2; Senior Musicale. Dottie ' s a kid at heart but with an adult eye for the driver of a certain ' 53 Merc. They ' re so nice togther. NANCY JEAN PERNA Nan 55 Ellis Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Musicale; Orchestra I, 2; Football Dance Committee; Senior Writer; Tennis I, 2, 3. Nancy is an enthusiastic miss with great determi- nation to succeed and has a gay and happy dis- position. JAMES FRANCIS PHELAN Jim 35 Chapel Court Sopltomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Student Council Dance Committee; Glee Club 2; Base- ball I, 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3. An expansive and engaging grin features the countenance of this tow-headed and proficient athlete. [46] BARBARA JANE PIERCE Scotty 583 Neponset Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Student Council, Cor- responding secretary; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Class Play Committee; Orchestra I, 2, 3; Election Commission 2, 3. A demure and tantalizing little lass, Barb al- ways looks as if she had just stepped from the pages of Vogue. MARCIA ANN PRAINO Mush 41 I Prospect Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Circulation Committee; Basketball I, 2, 3. The neatest of dressers, Mush is always willing to lend an ear and give some sound advice. PETER HENRI POIRIER Pete 39 Savin Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Sen- ior Prom Committee. A good-looking towhead whose reserve cloaks his humor and ability. MARGARET GERARDA PRAINO Spag 41 I Prospect Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Commit- tee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 2; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Ad- vertising Staff; Usherette at Senior Play. She is the quiet girl who surprises us with her sudden, witty speeches, and the roguish gleam in those eyes is our only warning. FLORENCE ANN PULCINI Flo 21 Austin Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller I, 2; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Typing Committee; Student Council Dance Committee; Usherette at Senior Play; Glee Club I, 2, 3. Flo is neat in manner and dress. She is ef- ficient and capable in an unostentatious way. AGNES PUOPOLO Ag 23 West Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Typing Committee; Usherette at Senior Play; F T. A. I, 2, 3. A sensible and sincere member of the class of ' 55, whose ambitions we ' re sure will all one day find fulfillment. CARMELIA MARIE PUNGITORE Carmie 27 Cross Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Traffic Squad; Class Officer I, (A. A. Re- presentative); Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Orchestra I, 2, 3; Photography Club I, 2; Tennis 3; Bulletin Board Committee I. A perfect lady is Carmie wfih a demure man- ner and an amiable disposition. ELAINE MARY PUPALAIGIS 1201 Washington Street Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller I; Senior Musicale; Usherette at Senior Play. Elaine ' s blithe smile and cheerful disposition plus her capability will take her far. [47] RUTH MARION RANDIG 44 Berwick Place Peabody Prom 2; Christmas Sale I, 2, 3; Parents ' Night 1, 2, 3; White Elephant Sale I, 2, 3; Peabody Chorus 2, 3; Step Party 2; Christmas Play 2, 3; Minstrel Show 2. Composed and quiet, with lots of traveling ex- perience, Ruth has had many interesting adven- tures. FRED REED 160 Elm Street Mansfield, Mass. Christmas Play I, 2, 3; Peabody Prom I, 2, 3; White Elephant Sale I, 3; Christmas Sale I, 2, 3; Step Party 2; Student Co-operative I; Senior Musicale; Peabody Chorus 2, 3. Friendly is the word for Freddy. He ' s better known as Santo to the Peabody crowd. CAROL EDITH REED 12 Lincoln Street Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Sen- ior Musicale; Yearbook Circulation Committee; Glee Club 2, 3. Carol has the polished manner and quiet so- phistication that indicate a well-poised indi- vidual. CORNELIUS JOHN REGAN Buddy 62 Plimpton Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club I, 2, 3. This laconic Sport Center habitue ' s curly locks and inflexible demeanor attract a certain under- grad. DOMENIC JOHN RENZI Pots 16 Lenox Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Officer I; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musi- cale; Baseball I, 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3; Track I, 2, 3. The touchdown kid is a diminutive powerhouse as well as a versatile athlete. ROBERT ELIAS RISTOM Hutch 22 St. George Avenue Student Council 3; Traffic Squad; Senior Musicale; Bas- ketball I; Football I, 2, 3; Track I, 2, 3. The sinewy Hutch is well-liked by his school mates. Responsive to challenges, he stands Pat at all times. PAULINE ELIZABETH RHOADS Polly 94 Cottage Street Class Day ' 53; Senior Musicale; Glee Club I, 2; Christ- mas Sale 3; White Elephant Sale 3; Class Outing 3. Polly is small but she can be heard when she makes like a lark with that fine singing voice. FERDE DOMENIC ROMBOLA Skip 1000 Washington Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Base- ball I, 3; Basketball I; Football Manager I. A charter patron of Smokers ' Bluff, Ferde ' s dis- position is seldom ruffled. He ' s always ready to do a favor. [48 J DAVID ANGUS ROSS Pineapple 200 Winslow Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Foot- ball 2, 3. The Hawaiian possesses an irrepressible gaiety and an abounding virility that attracts the gentler sex. RICHARD THOMAS RUSSELL Dick 28 Everett Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom; Senior Musicale. Dick has a straight stance and an imperturbable expression. He ' s alw ays well-dressed and well- groomed. b PHILLIP MARTIN ROSS Phil 16 Chapel Street Student Council I; Class Day ' 53; Senior Musicale; Stu- dent Council Dance Committee; Glee Club 2, 3; Basket- ball 3; Football Manager I. Phil is one who takes everything tor the best. Peals ot laughter are caused by this deceivingly quiet lad. CAROLYN ANN SCHILLER 123 Jefferson Drive Parents ' Night I, 2, 3; Christmas Play 2. 3; White Ele- phant Sale I, 2, 3; Step Party I, 2, 3; Christmas Sale I, 2, 3; Senior Musicale. This girl typifies the enthusiastic, vital young American. She ' s always seen in Dick ' s hot rod. RAYMOND KENNETH SEAVER Ray 3 1 Second Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Cam- mittee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Pro- jection Club 3. Ray ' s studious appearance disguises his real inter- est — which lies in the great out-doors. A future forest ranger, maybe? FRANCIS A. SIENKIEWICZ 10 Saint George Avenue Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 2. Fifty-five ' s answer to Henry Ford is burly and jocular as v ell as forthright and to the point. SANDRA LEE SHAW Sandy 28 Stratford Road Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Sen- ior Musicale; Sandy is a sparkling demoiselle sent to us from Westwood, — we con truly say in apprecia- tion, Thanks a million. VYTENIS JOSEPH SITKAUSKAS Vinny 1053 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Musicale; Hockey I. This mechanically-minded lad with his piercing eyes and powerful vehicles is often seen with the fair sex. [49] - IZABETH LOIS SMITH Betty 151 Jefferson Drive Peabody Prom 2; Christmas Sale; Parents ' Night 2; Pea- bcdy Chorus 2; Step Party 2; Christmas Play; White Ele- phant Sale; Minstrel Show; Senior Musicale. With her naturally curly hair and turned-up nose, Betty is one of Miss Allison ' s tavorites. JOHN THOMAS SODERLUND Sody 241 Pleasant Street Sophomore Party Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Musi- cale; Glee Club 2; Basketball 3; Football I; Track 3; Bul- letin Board Committee 2. ' Sody is the man-about-town type. His curly hair adorns a head more interested in cars and such, than in books. CHARLES ANTHONY SOCCI Socci 22 Dean Street Class Day ' 53; Senior Musicale; Glee Club I, 2; Pro- lection Club I, 2; Football I; Track I. Persistent and industrious when something ap- peals to him, this tall slim lad should make the grade. RONALD CARL SODERSTROM Sody 22 Allen Road Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Bas- ketball Manager I. The diminutive Sody is somewhat lethargic in the classroom, but alert when it ' s time tor merry- making. CLAIRE ANN STEPANOWICH 427 Pleasant Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Student Council 3; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller I, 2; Sen- ior Musicale; Girls ' State; Yearbook Editorial Staff; Stu- dent Council Dance Committee. A blonde bit of vitality who always represents our school at its best, Claire is dependable and efficient. ANN SUTHERLAND Sudsy 39 Bullard Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Com- mittee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Circulation Commit- tee; Tennis I, 2, 3. Well-dressed, well-groomed, well-mannered, Ann is quietly observant, but never conspicuous, ex- cept for those socks. ANTHONY GORDON STITT Stretch 777 Neponset Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Or- chestra I, 2, 3; Photography Club 2, 3; Tennis 2, 3. Scholastically as well as literally lofty, Anthony is constantly unruffled with an air of self-confi- dence. DOROTHY HELEN SUTHERLAND Dotty 40 Hill Street Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 2; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Traffic Squad; Class Of- ficer 2, (A. A. Representative); Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Circulation Committee; Foot- ball Programs I, 2, 3; Cheerleader. Dot has a gentle charm and good style sense. She is the sweetheart of our class and of the cheering squad. [50 1 EDWARD SZAHUN Eska 25 Sturtevant Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 2. This fun-loving mirfh-provoker seldom seems to have a core on his mind. Life ' s a bowl of cherries to Eska. PATRICIA ELLEN THAYER Patti 10 Plimpton Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Musicale; Senior Prom Committee. Her short-cropped hair shines brightly from be- hind the soda bar at Fur ' s and also brightens the scene on the hill. JOYCE ANN TERREN 69 Walnut Street Needham, Mass. White Elephant Sale 3; Peabody Christmas Sale 3; Pea- body Senior Prom 3; Senior Musicale. Cute and with a fine personality, she ' s able to get along wtih anybody. Where ever you see Joyce, there ' s Phil too. JOAN FRANCES THOMAS Jo-Jo 25 Lydon Street Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council I; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Traffic Squad; Class Of- ficer 2, 3, (Treasurer); Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller I, 2; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Student Council Dance Committee; Glee Club I, 2, 3. A little tom-boy at heart, Jo-Jo has kept us all young and gay throughout our years on the hill. CONSTANCE ANN THOMASHAY Connie 783 Neponset Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Committee; Parents ' Night. This tall blonde is full of fun, and dancing is the thing. She enjoys being with people and gets along with all. VIRGINIA GLADYS WAGNER Ginnie 471 Greendale Avenue Needham Christmas Sale 3; White Elephant Sale 3; Chorus I, 2; Glee Club; Senior Prom 2, 3; Gym Meet 2; Fashion Show I; Senior Musicale. Tall, blonde and so nice to know, Ginnie ' s al- ways on the beam rooting for her team. JOHN ANTHONY TOMASELLO Jack 212 Pleasant Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Foot- ball I. Billy ' s partner in escapades possesses a light- hearted disposition. GERALDINE ANNE WALSH Geri 7 Central Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 3; Glee Club I. Slender and sophisticated, Geri would loci lost without her long hair and Barby. r 5i l 4 JOHN WALKER Weed 98 East Cross Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Football I; Football Manager I, 2, 3. A sports enthusiast — and faithful squire. Always seen with Marie and a fag. JOHN FRANCIS WALSH Fatboy 36 Grant Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Class Ring Committee; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Photography Club I; Football I, 2, 3. This massive pillar of strength on the gridiron is a carefree lover of humor. RICHARD ARNOLD WALKER Dick 98 East Cross Street Senior Musicale; Glee Club 2, 3; Baseball 3; Track 3; Hockey I, 2, 3. This flashy and good-looking hockey player is the cynosure of feminine eyes. MARY PATRICIA WALSH Pat 36 Grant Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 53; Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller I, 2; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff. Pat is a congenial hostess, ask anyone that drops into Furlong ' s. Her pleasant manner is her pass- port to popularity. NANCY FRANCES WALSH Nan 20 Packard Street School Outing 2, 3; Christmas Play Cast 2, 3; Class Day ' 53; Minstrel Show 2; Step Party 2, 3; Class Song 2; Beauty Culture Representative Alternate 2. Up and ready and always on the go , Nan will be successful wherever she goes. Sorry, boys, she ' s taken. MARY ALICE WHELAN Mary Al 20 Rosemary Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Basketball I, 2, 3; Tennis I, 2, 3; F. T. A. I. Her care-free stride, athletic ability, and casual comments have made Mary-AI a well-liked member of ' 55. BARBARA ANN WERMAN Barb 191 Prospect Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale. This little redhead will be a proficient career girl someday soon. ARTHUR WILLIAM WHITE Artie 25 Fifth Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Baseball 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3; Track 2, 3. Soft-spoken Artie finds humor in any situation. His complacent demeanor vanishes on the grid- iron. [52] CAROL MARIE WILLIAMS Willie I I Manning Road Dedham Red Cross Repreesntative 2, 3; Peabody School Song 2; Homeroom Representative 3; Yearbook Committee 3; Parents ' Night 2; Christmas Sale 3; White Elephant Sale 3; Minstrel Show 2; Prom Committee; Peabody Chorus. A beautiful complexion has this vivacious charmer and what a flair for choosing clothes! She ' s always on the go! KENNETH WESLEY WORSTER Ken 324 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council I ; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Class President I; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Class Ring Committee; Basketball I, 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3. Curly-haired Ken is another ardent N. H. S. sportsman. This quick-witted lad earned a fine reputation cs Sophomore President. ELEANOR JANE WORSTER Ellie 324 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Usherette at Senior Play; Glee Club 2. This cheerful young lady can sing a merry tune. We heard proof of this in our Senior Musicale, when she sang the lead. LORETTA ANNE YOUNG Lolly 22 Hawthorne Avenue Needham, Massachusetts Student Co-operative Treasurer 3; Step Party 2, 3; Min- strel Show 2; Parents ' Night 2, 3; Prom Committee 2, 3; Christmas Sale 3; White Elephant Sale 2, 3; Assembly Committee Alternate 3; Peabody Chorus 2, 3; Christmas Pageant 3. A mischievous live-wire with limitless endurance, Lolly likes our Norwood Boys very much. L53 J Aost Artistic - Hanscom , Peachey est LooKmg - Pellet ter Graney I v % rj , y I Jk Cutest- Gordo, Folan Ao t Talented -narcouXjChcrvoKas ' X M Most Dependable- Stepanowicb-ChervoRas Ace Accomplishers- CiiervoKaSjGjvanauah net- A+Uoi-i - _■ Cfsno i PA f f r f.mwUv C.rdrp p . Whfllen History- M.Pelletier Prophecy- M.Cari5on,D.Chi ho!m class scribes Wi ' ll-H. Marcou; ' % Gifts- J.Eppich J Thomas peabody school faculty Miss Marjorie E. McCready Shorthand, Typewriting, Filing Review of English Essentials Junior Adviser Mrs. M. Adele Marcoux Commercial Foods Progran Cafeteria Management Miss Blanche L. Marcionette Director Miss Veronica R. Simpson Trade Dressmaking Staff Council Sponsor Student Co-op. Mrs. Helen G. Beardsell Related Science, Visual Aids Teachers ' Club Representative Sophomore Adviser Miss Veronica Riley English Senior Adviser F Miss Mary Pacheo Elementary Sewing Children ' s Clothing Stitchery Junior Red Cross Adviser Miss Clara Allison Tea Room Management Related Science Sponsor Student Co-op. [60] peabody school faculty Miss Rose H. Morrison Office Machines, Record Keeping Occupational information Sophomore Adviser Press Club Adviser Miss Ruth L. Page Art Instruction Junior Red Cross Adviser Mrs. Helene Goepner Social Studies Guidance Post Graduate Adviser Miss Ethel Johnson Baking and Catering Mrs. Eva D ' alu Beauty Culture Miss Bertha Tarallo Beauty Culture Alumnae Association Mrs. Dorothy D. Weeks Related Mathematics Merchandising Instruction Miss Muriel Files Secretary Miss Myra L Davis Handloom Weaving [61 ] Peabody is a Pleasant Place [62] a star in our crown Henry O. Peabody, the founder of the Henry O. Peabody School for Girls, was a resident of the town of Westwood, but his home estate, known as the King Gay Farm, extended into the town of Norwood. Mr. Peabody died in 1903, and under his will the bulk of his estate was left to a Board of Trus- tees for the founding of a vocational school for girls. After careful study of the various proposals for the use of this money, extended negotia- tions with the town of Norwood, and neces- sary authorization by the Probate Court, an arrangement was entered into whereby it was agreed to erect and equip a suitable building for the Henry O. Peabody School for Girls, with the understanding that the net income of the fund would be available to the town of Norwood for the support of this school. The Massachusetts Department of Education, Vo- cational Division, under the several State and Federal acts covering this field of training, set-up standards which must be maintained to their satisfaction. The Henry O. Peabody School for Girls is unique in the field of career training. In the words of its chief benefactor for whom the school is named, It is so established and en- dowed as to furnish the best possible instruc- tion and advantages to the girls attending it — at the least possible expense to the scho- lars. Its endowment enables it to offer the highest professional standards of intensive training for careers to meet the individual needs of each girl enrolled. It is tuition-free because it is also supported by local and federal funds, under the supervision of the Norwood School Committee. Its facilities and equipment are second to none in New Eng- land. Mr. Peabody ' s will also specified that the purpose of the school is to teach the various branches of art, science, and industry best calculated to enable the scholars to ac- quire an independent livelihood. It is almost a modern miracle that Henry O. Peabody, at the time of his death in 1903, could have had any way of knowing the important part that women were to play in day-by-day living a half-century later. The school, colonial in architecture, opened its doors in September, 1942. It adjoins the Norwood Senior High School. The school maintains a professional group of study areas more like clinics than classrooms. In addition to its own physical plant, it has access to the Senior High School buildings and gymnasium, assembly hall, library, and recreational facili- ties. The four main courses of study leading to careers are: Beauty Culture; Business; Com- mercial Foods; Fashion and Apparel Trades. The Peabody School is a regional school, serving all towns within reach of its facilities. The training is free to the individual student and to the towns; the cost is low and one-half reimbursable from State funds. [63 ] peabod FOODS Employer demands have increased en- rollment in the commercial foods field. All students find an outlet for their talents in the various food areas as caterers, chefs, tea room assistants, pas- try cooks, bakers and restaurant helpers. TEA ROOM The niceties of tea room operation both behind the scenes and before the public eye are learned thoroughly under competent direction. The tea room it- self is most attractive and the clientele very appreciative. About 40-45 people are served each day. ART Craft and creative ability are corre- lated in each trade through the skillful application of art and its many facets. Appreciation of commercial artistry so far as it applies to each trade is given careful consideration. The department acts as a hub in the wheel of activities by helping to blend student and class- room activities into an artistic setup. lepartments BUSINESS Interesting careers as secretaries, sten- ographers, file clerks, machine opera- tors, typists and general office clerks are assured the girls who receive training in the modern, up-to-date stenographic and machines departments of our school. BEAUTY The career of stylist, shop operator or owner, facial specialist, or manicurist are just a few of the job opportunities possible for the beauty specialist. Those taking the state board examination have consistently maintained high standards of performance. FASHIONS For the student who has selected the fashion field, many avenues of work are possible: designing, tailoring, working in private establishments or retail stores — any one of these are possible after receiving training in the fashions field. pea body co-operative association Row I: Sherman, Gnecco, Williams (not present N. Perna) Row II: Savage, McDargh, Fennessey, Conroy, Elliott Row III: Eclchardt, Miss Simpson, Young, Miss Allison peabody had a splendid year We began our year ' s activities with the school picnic in September, which was held at Rocky Woods Reservation in Medfield. The gala events of the day included boat rid- ing, games, dancing, hikes, and the traditional cookout. Amid posters, campaigning, and speeches, we entered the second month of School. Elec- tions were held, and our Student Co-operative Association Officers were chosen. After getting fully acquainted with our school, classmates, and teachers, we decided our parents should have a chance to see our school in operation on Parents ' Night. A one- act play was performed by members of the Junior Class, and our Peabody Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Fleck, sang three songs, and after that refreshments were en- joyed. During the last part of November, the jun- ior boys of the Foods Department were busy preparing our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, while the month of December was spent in elaborate preparations for Christmas. Deco- rations appeared; contributions were donated for the Annual Christmas Sale, and plans were made for the presentation of the Christ- mas Opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors. To end our Christmas festivities, we were served a turkey banquet by the teachers. January ushered in our White Elephant Sale. Again the building was attractively decorated by the Art Department. Items were donated by the students and faculty, with all articles, regardless of value, being sold and a good profit realized. Winter provided an excellent opportunity for our February affair. Again the school headed for Rocky Woods, this time for a skating party, as guests of the newly-formed Boys ' Association. In April, social activities were resumed with the Annual Student Co-operative Association Dance. For the theme, Parisian Gardens was chosen, and was accentuated by appropriate decorations and refreshments. The Juniors paid due respect to their upper- classmates during June when they held the Step Party for the Seniors. Although this was a very enjoyable occasion, we couldn ' t help but feel sad at the thought of leaving our teachers and friends, to travel paths which might never cross again. With us, we took memories that can never be erased or re- placed. N.J.P. ' 55 [66] peabody flames peabody press club Front: Hutchinson, Sherman, Conroy Rear: Guiod, Watts, DeGazio, McDargh, Diamond, Fennecsey, Johnson, Elliott they play the searchlight Upon the shoulders of the Press Club mem- bers and its faculty sponsor rests the responsi- bility of acquainting the public with the news of the Henry O. Peabody School. In its second year of growth, this club has moved into its own spot as a result of the groundwork laid by its first members, and be- cause of the continuing cooperation of its present staff. In its column in the Norwood Messenger, the Press Club seeks to maintain an interesting, informative, and representative news column by submitting items pertinent to the activities of individuals, class groups, and faculty members. The members of the Press Club are Grace Guiod; Mabel Sherman; Jean Hutchinson; Patricia Elliott; Gail Conroy; Nancy Mc- Dargh; Mary Diamond; Katherine DeGazio; Betty Johnson; Carol Fennessey; Judith Watts. [68] Parisian gardens Rpril29J955 Three Men and a Saw Let The Chips Fall Where They May [70] I shall prepare myself for my opportunity shall surely come Vocational Education is that type of educa- tion the primary purpose of which is to train young men for profitable employment in the trades. Our course is intensive and is arranged to afford the greatest possible return for the time spent in training. By the time a student finishes his course, he will have acquired mani- pulative skill together with the necessary tech- nical ability. Our teaching staff has been chosen from among leaders in their respective industrial fields. Therefore, students are assured of an excellent training under a skilled craftsman who has had many years of practical experi- ence, with a technical background sufficient to overcome all problems associated with their trade. C. A. Wheeler Everything is Planned on Paper First r 7i i Unrlortf railc llUclgldUo junior class officers Connolly, Sastaviclcas, Foley, Hutchings, Laalcso, Schaier, Bu+ters the juniors don ' t hide their light In September of 1954, the Class of ' 56, en- dowed with the important and respected title of Juniors , began its second year at Nor- wood High. With the forecast of a fine and eventful year ahead of us, we elected our Class Officers — President, Coleman Foley; Vice-President, Marjorie Sastavickas; Secre- tary, Jean Schaier; Girls ' Treasurer, Diana Laalcso; Boys ' Treasurer, Paul Butters; Girls ' A.A. Representative, Marilyn Hutchings; and Boys ' A.A. Representative, Paul Conley. On December 22, many of us received the newly-designed class ring of Norwood High. On this occasion we were very proud and happy to be the first class to wear this beauti- ful new ring which is to be unchanged from now on. With high spirits and great enthusiasm, we held our Junior Prom on February II, 1955. The theme of the Prom, Moonlight Sere- nade , was colorfully depicted by the lovely decorations; the music was out-of-this world , and everyone had a wonderful time. Our last major accomplishment of the year was the holding of Class Day for the Seniors, after which we began dreaming of the coming year when we would officially be the big wheels , the V.I.P. ' s , at Norwood High School. N.S. ' 56 I 74 1 room 221 — mr. schultz Row I: King, Logan, LipTnsky, Kosiba, Long, Kurzman, Laaltso, Mellaly, Mercier Row II: Maher, Macari, Munson, Marsh, Kilcup, Monahan, Lynch Row III: Mr. Schultz, McElwee, McLaughlin, Lynch, Michienzi, Morse, Luce, McLeod room 103 — miss kenefick Row I: DelSignore, Devine, Feeney, Fruci, C. Curran, Flood, Dowd, Cordo, Corslni, Charron Row II: P. Curran P. Connolly, M. Curran, C. Connolly, Feeney, Corbe+t, Foley, Ellis, Miss Kenefick Row III: Collins, Duquette, J. Connolly, Everburg, Drummey, Corish, T. Connolly, Cushman [75] room 115 — mr. sullivan Row I: Auciello, Blumeberg, Blume, Bunney, Antonaitis, Boardman, Balduf Row II: Bagley, Bennett, Barron, Butters, Benoit, Mr. Sullivan Row III: Armstrong, Abely, J. Anderson, H. Anderson, Buckus, Brock, Alty room 129 — miss mccormack Row I: Grethe, Galusha, Greaney, Hoar, Hutchtngs, Kane, Giovannuci, J. Johnson, L Hertzberg Row II: Miss McCormack, E. Johnson, Hennessey, Jazukiewicz, Hauck, Hubbard, D. Hertzberg Row III: D. Johnson, Homer, Generazzo, Kelley, Goonan, Groh, Greenwood, Joseph [ 76] room 116 — mr. klugh Row I: Mullane, Stiff, Schaier, Sheehan, Sastavickas, Russell, Sansone, Ryder, Rogan Row II: Padden, Shea, SIceans, Paquin, Mulvehill, Newark, O ' Connor, Mr. Klugh Row III: O ' Donnell, Slaney, Sanders, Oszajca, O ' Brien, Ross, Rowe, Stonis, Schuller room 203— miss gow Row I: Taylor, Welch, Tracy, Sutherland, Thomas, N. Sullivan, E. Sullivan, Whitmarsh, Webber Row II: Sudlows, Willard, Thompson, Wenstrom, Tibbet, Stravinslci, Travis Row III: Theall, Walsh, Strout, Young, Tracey, Toomey, Watkins [77 1 sophomore class officers Noviclc, Fitzgibbons, Butters, Connolly, King, Padden, Angus the sophomores see the light September the eighth, day of days! At last we entered the sacred portrals of the Norwood Senior High School. The first day of school was spent in a state of great con- fusion; we were given wrong directions and then laughed at. Eventually, however, we began to feel quite at home on the hill and we learned to love it. We elected as class officers the following: Thomas Connolly, President; Evelyn Angus, Vice-President; Joan Butters, Secretary; Lois King, Girls ' Treasurer; Robert Padden, Boys ' Treasurer; Leslie Novick, Girls ' A.A. Repre- sentative; and Neil Fitzgibbons, Boys ' A.A. Representative. Our most outstanding event of the year, the Sophomore Party, turned out to be very successful. Songs sung by Matthew Ross, and accordion selections by Eleanor Lorusso and Francis Nado were greatly enjoyed by every- one. For our sophomore assembly at Christmas, we presented Yule-Tide in Many Lands. This consisted of Bible readings, songs in Latin, French, Spanish, and German, and stories of Christmas customs in various lands, which gave us all an opportunity to know how others celebrated Christmas. Having survived our hardest year, we are looking forward with great anticipation to our next two years at Norwood High. S.D. ' 57 [78] room 220 — mr. dunn Row I: Barca, Chadbourne, Angus, Bilotta, Bisby, Cass, E. Burke Row II: Carchedi, Blazis, Bond, M. Burke, E. Burke, Mr Dunn Row III: Bassett, Barron, Carchedi, Ahearn, Callahan, Bowler room 133 — mr. flaherty Row I: Foley, Fowler, Griffin, Graney, lodice, E. Jacobs, J. Jacobs, Grasso, Frangiosa Row II: Gulla, Forbes, Hartford, Hinds, Hermanson, Giordano, D. Johnson, Mr. Flaherty Row III: Groh, E. Johnson, Griffin, Glebus, P. Foley, F. Foley, Flansbury, Hoeg [79] room 204 — miss elliott Row I: Cottrell, Elias, Dundulis, Doucette, Ellis, Devine, Curran, Concannon, M. Connolly, Coffin Row II. R. Connolly, Crosby, Davis, Feeney, DeCosta, E. Collins, Driscoll, J. Connolly Row III: Cloherty, T. Connolly, D. Cofslcy, W. Cofslcy, D. Collins, Fitzgibbons, Heino, Don- nelly, Donahue room 202 — mr. gormley Row I. K. Porazzo, Novick, McNally, Pratt, McNulty, J. Porazzo, Miller, Palsic, Peckham Naughton, McQuaid Row II: Nettle, Moynihan, K. Porazzo, Paul, Perry, Nelson, L. Porazzo, MacNutt, Pitts, Mr. Gormley Row III: Murphy, O ' Neil, Mitchell, Nixon, Mollenhauer, Nado, Narbut, Ostrum, Pillsbury, Metcalf [ 80 1 room 106 — miss coughlin Row I: Seaboyer, Rafuse, Puopolo, Ryan, Sideropoulis, Sullivan, Rizzo, Shea, M. Smith Row II: Rioux, P. Smith, Slteans, Ross, Russell, Renny, Stonefield, Raltausltas Row III: Scholz, Steeves, Simon, Shea , Taylor, Taggart, Robinson, Schoppee room 210 — miss metcalf Row I: Mardirosian, Lowerison, King, Kent, Larouche, McDonough, Lorusso, McManus, Kinder Rcw II: R. McEachern, McMahon, D. McEachern, Keohane, McGowan, McDavitt, Mc- Donagh, Lovell Row III: MacLellan, Lazzaro, McCarthy, Maxon, Kelly, Laalcso, Kuperatz [81 ] room 128 — mr. butler Row I: Traudt, Troilo, Thomas, Yelapi, Trudeau, Thornton, White, Taylor Row II: Whalen, Waite, Walsh, Tomasello, Valentinas, Wall, Walsh Row III: Zilfi, Thomas, Torres, Wenstrom, Thompson, Treciokas, Toomey boys ' vocational school Row I: Schulta, Taylor, Richardson, Crowley, Hixon, Thomashea, Barss, Maclcay Row II: Sheperd, R. Barton, Hughes, Santoro, Dooney, Fitzpatriclc, Willette Row III: Connolly, Lorusso, Howard, Conrad, G. Barton, Denisi [ 82] tioteers i p Art - Ft ache u , Hanscom limelight ,a n h Advertising - Batsman, Oppenheim i 1 ' Si St . ' ■ f ' 1M 3 til ll WWl itee flu Advertisin g Com mi 1 ! | j 1 1 1 4- i — LL i ' 1 1 L.Ca.i anduph, J.Chervokas Mr.hdijden, firs Riley student council officers Cavanaugh, Pelletier, Theall, Pierce, Sansone, Cos+ello our student council sparkles The 1954-55 Student Council, under the leadership of Joseph Costello, President; John Theall, Vice-President; Nancy Sansone, Re- cording Secretary; Barbara Pierce, Corre- sponding Secretary; Lorraine Cavanaugh, Treasurer; and an Executive Board composed of Marcia Pelletier, Chairman; Anna Bilotta, Marion Ostergren, Michael Graney, Timothy Lynch, and Coleman Foley, has had a most successful and prosperous year. The Autumn Frolic, the Annual Student Council Dance, was held on November II, 1 954. The newly-painted gym was attractively decorated in the traditional autumnal colors and the dance was a great success. This year Lorraine Cavanaugh, Barbara Pierce, John Theall, and Timothy Lynch were sent as delegates to the Fall Conference of the Eastern Massachusetts Division of Student Councils at Randolph. The Council formed a Ways and Means Committee which discussed some of the worthwhile ways in which the Council might spend some money. One of the outstanding projects of the year, that of revising the Student handbook was completed, and the new handbooks will be ready for distribution in the Fall. On April 2, 1955, the Spring Conference of the South Eastern Massachusetts Division of Student Councils was held at Norwood High. This was a new experience for the Council, as it was the first time a Conference of this type had ever been held at Norwood. Forty-five schools were represented. As one of the projects for next year, the Council is considering the sponsoring of a foreign exchange student. Our Principal, Mr. Hayden, is looking into the matter. The Council would like to express its grati- tude to Miss Mary Hubbard, faculty adviser, for her guidance and interest in the Council; to Mr. Charles Hayden, for his co-operation; and to all those who were concerned in any way with the Student Council. N.S. ' 56 [86] student council Row I: Pellstier, Bilotta, Sansone, Theall, Costello, president, Graney, Ostergren, Cavanaugh Row II: Bond, Cass, Maxon, Novicic, Dowd, Blais, Thomas Row 111: Dunn, Walsh, Ristom, McSloin, Czyryca, Foley, Patten student council alternates Row I: Butters, Sastavlcltas, Hutchings, Sutherland, Doucette Row II: Seaboyer, Marsh, McNamee, Macltle, Collins, Frucci I 87] STUDEMT COUUCiL. OBbi autumn NOV. 10 I95H football program committee Sealed: Pelletier, Lynch, Chervolcas, chairman, Cavanaugh, Oppenheim Standing: Folan, Sansone, D. Sutherland, Doucette, S. Sutherland the light that never was With spy-glasses and disguised in inno- cence, the members of the Football Program Committee searched out clues in the fall in order to write up for the enjoyment of the student body all that was new and interesting on the Hill. Training for these sleuths was almost as rigorous as it was for the football squad, and often gave just as much of a thrill to the game spectators. In fact, for many readers, the of- ficial line-ups took a back seat as far as in- terest went. This information bureau of Who ' s What never received a reward for all the romantic mysteries they solved, and the incipient ro- mances they aided, but as emulators of Sher- lock Holmes they found reward enough in knowing that their productions were antici- pated and enjoyed with keen delight. It was great fun! L.M.C. ' 55 [89] they flash a mean bulb The Photography Club, under the direction of Mr. John A. Sullivan, has spent a very interesting year. During the year the club sponsors a contest every month. These contests are judged by Mr. Learnard for technical details, by Mr. Schultz for artistic arrangement, and by Miss Ryan for human interest. The first five places in these contests receive a certain number of points. At the end of the year the student with the largest number of points receives a cash award. The officers of this club are John Paine, president; Thomas Connolly, vice-president in-charge-of the darkroom; Robert Cushman, treasurer; Reeven Ziskind, vice-president in- charge-of the bulletin board; and Pat Fogarty, secretary. Many films have been viewed by the club. The films take up such subjects as develop- ing and printing techniques, filters, portraits, lenses and other such matters. All members feel that the club has made great progress this year. J.P. ' 55 photography club Standing: Paine, president, Rakauskas, Stonefield, Schoppee, Pike, Thompson, Ahearn, Nettle, Connolly, Stitt, Donahue, Cushman Seated: Beckwith, Mr. Sullivan, Ziskind r 90 ] £ , k k 9 £ r r £ n p n I f .P A A traffic squad Row I: Blasenak, Pungitore, O ' Donnell, Eppich, Thomas, Cavanaugh, Os+ergren Row II: Johnson, Collins, Lynch, Muir, Maclcle, Dunn, Chervolcas, Bilotta Row III: Blais, Carlson, Abely, Maxon, Marcoux, Compardy, Pelle+ier, Sutherland Row IV: Graney, Brown, Worster, Phalen, McGloin, Oppenheim, Ristom, Costello, Hertel ticket sellers Row I: Fournier, Dowd, Feeney, J. Thomas, P. Thomas, Hutchings, Conley, Feeney Row II: Folan, King, Perry, Russell, Curran, Mullane, Mr. Gormley Row ill: Bunney, Galvin, Walsh, Bloom, Devine, Mercier, Regan 92 hilltop highlighters In order to acquaint the townspeople and other interested persons with the accomplish- ments of the students of Norwood High School and the athletic, social, and academic events taking place on the hill , a small group of students interested in journalism act as reporters for the two local newspapers and the school columns of several Boston papers. Known as the Hilltop Highlighters, these stu- dents seek out, compose, edit, and type the news, which is then dispatched to the news- paper offices. Eleanor Stitt, Janice Young, Nancy San- sone, Ronald Cola, Eileen Connolly and Anna Bilotta have been members this year. Mr. John J. Flaherty is the faculty adviser. hilltop highlights Front: Stiff, Young, Sansone Standing: Cola, Mr. Flaherty, Connolly, Bilotta [93 ] future teachers of america Row I: Puopolo, Gustafson, Sansone, Chitty, Peachey, Marcoux, Foley Row II: Miss Gow, Joseph, Bainton, Lynch, Schaier, Murphy Row III: Johnson, Balduf, Boardman, Carlson, Compardy, Johnson ft.a. members shed a little light When, last fall, we added a third seal to our charter, indicating we were entering our third year as members of a Future Teachers of America Club, we began to feel like veterans in the work. Officers this year are Josephine Chitty, president; Nancy Sansone, vice-president; Virginia Peachey, secretary; Charlotte Gus- tafson, treasurer; Agnes Puopolo, librarian; Helene Marcoux, reporter. The activities of previous years have been continued and several new ones have been added. Preceding Education Week, we made colorful posters encouraging parents to visit the schools, and distributed them throughout the town. In November, we arranged for a speaker at one of our weekly assemblies, who talked about teaching as a profession and its attractiveness as a choice of vocation. A new group of members were taught to keep registers and now make the monthly re- ports unaided; and for the first time we have a bulletin board. Our librarian has secured catalogs of many colleges for the use of our members. These, together with our Personal Growth leaflets and other FTA literature, are kept in our special section of the school library. Before Christmas we ran an auction. Arti- cles were contributed — many from foreign lands. This proved to be one of the most popular and most enjoyable functions of the school year, and brought the sum of $35.00 into our treasury. Our most important activity this year is providing short items for each issue of the local paper. Each article is boxed, and ap- pears on the editorial page of the paper. It is signed The Future Teachers of America . These items inform the public about school matters and about the problems confronting the educational system at the moment. We are most grateful to the Norwood Messenger for its co-operation in publishing these articles. J.C. ' 55 [94] this club serves to enlighten our class The Projection Club is composed of boys from the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes at Norwood High School. The mem- bers of this club are under the capable leader- ship of Mr. Learnard, who is director of Visual Education at Norwood High. The aim of the Projection Club is to show films, which will be both educational and interesting, to the stu- dents. We hope that we have attained our goal and, that in the years to come, other members will carry on and enjoy this work be- cause Visual Education is making a substantial contribution to students ' understanding of world conditions and events. B.C. ' 55 projection Mr. Learnard, Cronin, Seaver, Connolly, Anderson [95 1 assembly committee Sitting: Laakso, Fournier, Folan, Chervokas, Folan Standing: Foley, Johnson, Pelletier, Boardman, Doyle, Bateman, Strout, Marsh, King, Sansone the assembly committee makes friday bright The Assembly Committee is responsible for the assembly programs we have on Fridays. Mr. Martin O ' Donnell is the faculty adviser of the committee, and Barbara Bateman and Daniel Chisholm were elected co-chairmen. Valerie King was elected secretary and Cole- man Foley, treasurer. The Junior members are Meredith Marsh, Diane Strout, Dorcas Boardman, Elaine Johnson, Diana Laakso, Nancy Sansone, Marie Doyle, Valerie King, Bruce King, and Coleman Foley. The Senior members are Marcia Pelletier, Dennis Folan, John Chervokas, Theresa Fournier, Margaret Folan, Daniel Chisholm, and Barbara Bateman. The Peabody School representative is Sail Conroy. We have been very fortunate to have had this year many widely diversified programs. We ' ve had science programs, like General Motors Assembly; we ' ve had musical pro- grams, like the Sophomore Pageant; and we ' ve had three foreign students, teen-age parti- cipants in the Exchange Student Program. Everyone looks forward to Fridays when we make our way to the gym to see what the newest efforts of the Assembly Committee will be. B.B. ' 55 [96] ejection committee Left to Right: Laakso, Cavanaugh, Cieri, McGuff, Marcoux, Connolly, Berglund, Pelletier, Pierce sidelights on the election commission The Election Commission consists of ten students who are selected from the Sopho- more, Junior and Senior Classes by the Stu- dent Council. The work of this group is closely associated with the Student Council, as officers of the Council assist the Commis- sion when help is needed. The function of this group is to supervise all school elections, and to assume responsibility for efficient and honest elections. The Com- mission sets the dates, receives nominations, supervises the balloting and the counting of all votes which have been cast, and publishes the results of all elections on the bulletin boards. Any member of the Election Commission who is a candidate for an office absents him- self from its activities until that election has been decided. The Chairman is the Senior member who has served the longest term on the board. The members of this year ' s Elec- tion Commission are: Co-Chairmen: Sheila McGuff, Ronald Cieri, Marcia Pelletier, Helene Marcoux, Lorraine Cavanaugh, Barbara Pierce, Diana Laakso, Lousie Berglund, John Anderson, Thomas Con- nolly. S.M. ' 55 [97 I Our Footlioht Endeavor ■ | M f , ft . V fi ' nkw nmti ' 1 iunt, mamn hilh ' . «W ' nm.i the family tree January If, 1955 junior-senior glee club Row I: Shaw, Kurzman, Guilderson, J. Thomas, P. Thomas, Johnson, Hutchings, Sullivan, Strout Row II: Pulcini, Kilcup, King, Galvin, Jezulewicz, Crowley, Boardman, Balfour, Reed, Wor- ster, Mercier, Mr. Fleck Row III: Ross, Brissette, Brown, Everberg, Charron, Bennett, Campbell, McLaughlin, Cass, Anderson sophomore girls ' chorus Ro w I: Angus, Seaboyer, Foley, Bixby, Bainton Row II: Bond, Pratt, Blais, Mr. Fleck, Miller, Perry, Troilo [ 100] orchestra Row I: Bainton, Rizzo, Meissner, Stitt, Mercier, Ross Row II: Schuller, Mullally, Crowley, Thompson, Pungitore, Mr. Fleck Row III: McNutt, Maloof, Bassett, O ' Brien, Paine, Cola our orchestra positively glows The custom of having the orchestra play a processional, our School Song, the National Anthem and a recessional at our weekly as- semblies was revived this year. This added activity gave us a chance to add several good numbers to our repertoire. At our Senior Play we performed several numbers between each act as usual. The orchestra also played for the Ladies ' Night meeting of the Norwood Chamber of Commerce in April, when the top three essayists of Norwood High read their works. The High School Band and Or- chestra shared a concert at the annual Band Orchestra on Family Night which brought much comment about the excellent musician- ship and effectiveness of both groups. Our Spring Concert, held in the Junior High School Gymnasium, was a noteworthy performance enjoyed by the orchestra as much as the audi- ence. This year we were very proud to have three of our members chosen to play at the Massachusetts All-State Concert Festival held late in February. We had not had this honor for several years, but our director, Mr. Fleck, plans to do as much next year with the in- terested group which he will have. A.S. ' 55 [ 101 ] band Row I: Eisnor, Puopolo, Mellaly, Sastaviclcas, McKenny, Mitchell, Cooper, Corso Row II; Tessisini, Sieraci, Roclce, Crowley, King, Septullca, Turchen, Bathar, Bainton, Cam- pisano Row III: Mr. Farnham, Ross, Bowler, Connolly, Schuller, Bavitt, O ' Brien, Paine, Cola, Thomp- son, Maloof, Carlson color guard Kemp, Hennessey [ 102 ] majorettes Johnson, Giovanucci, Kane, Hentschel, Kurzman, Willard the high school band scintillates The Band activities began when the football season started. They played at every game, and when the team was victorious marched through the town center to celebrate. Our N.H.S. Band, the Majorettes, and Cheer- leaders presented a rally before Thanksgiving Day. After the football games ended, the mem- bers of the Band, under the able direction of Mr. Farnham, began to study concert music. In addition to playing at assemblies, they pre- sented their own assembly of concert music. Every year the members have a Family Niglit, an evening for the parents to attend rehearsals and to hear their daughters and son; play, after which refreshments and danc- ing follow. A tag day drive is conducted annually in order to collect funds for new instruments, uniforms, and trip expenses. Another interest- ing event which everyone enjoys is the Ex- change Concert. Norwood invites the band of another community to our town, when every- one meets new friends, delicious refreshments are served, and then a concert is presented to the public. Later the favor is returned. Our School Band and Majorettes take part in the yearly Armistice Day and Memorial Day parades. Other activities include going to Music Festivals, the Central Massachusetts Festival and another held at Mansfield. Last year we were proud to have the South Eastern Massachusetts Festival in our own town! To bring the band season to a conclusion, last year they went to Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, where they presented a brief con- cert, went sightseei ng, and visited Benson ' s Wild Animal Farm. M.S. ' 56 ! 103 1 count and the cherry pink . ■ and apple blossom traffic lights, here we come This is the seventh year of Driver Educa- tion and Training at Norwood High School. The average yearly output of trained drivers has been 130. The Massachusetts Reg- istry of Motor Vehicles trains the instructors and assists the school authorities in any way it can in starting and carrying on the course of training for the students. This course includes fifteen hours of class- room instruction, five hours of observation in road training, and five hours of actual experi- ence at the wheel. The instructor then issues a certificate to those students who have completed both phases of the program. This entitles the certi- ficate holder or his parent to a lower rate of insurance than he would otherwise be required to pay. This reduction amounts to about $15.00. Mr. Fisher calculates that if two out of three certificate holders are benefiting by this reduction, the yearly saving to certificate holders or their parents in Norwood would amount to $9,000 or more under the present system. In analizing the effectiveness of the pro- gram, the instructor feels that when a student has completed the work, he can drive safely and successfully if he really wants to do so. II •-   !« ' if! iff •mm Mr. We are Proud of Our Driver Educafion Program Hayden, Mr. Fanning, Mr. Bonzani, Mr. Fisher (in car), Mr. Lynch, Mr. Sansone Mr. Reardon. [ 108 ] • «  v ■ ■ ,i ' ' -  , j« . jdwsi }M ' ' , - ■■ 1 1 i : pnWffWIi sy- .-:,, a :■:■-:-?; pursuers ARTh RBMKL kwyjty Wt, I • r PC «f • if Jfc « : 3FJ %£ 1 ™ s ■ ' 3ft H HI ttj ootball squad Row I: Coach Galvani, Costell, Eppich, Graney, Renzi, Dunn, Mackie, Griffin, Berglund, White, Brown, MacEachern Row II: Coach Scafati, Shannon, Lane, McCarthy, McGloin, Ross, Goonan J., Walsh, Phelan, Cass, Kelter, Costello P., Ostrom, Cieri, Alty, Coach Gulla Row III: Walker, Tracy, Butters, Ellis, Connolly, Worster, O ' Connor, Goonan R., Robinson, Hughes, Johnson we shone in football The best football squad produced under the reign of Coach Andy Scafati eked out a slim 8-7 victory over Needham in the sea- son opener. A Needham safety with minutes remaining saved the Blue and and White from a heartbreaking defeat. The Hilltoppers, romped over the hosts 32- 1 2 in the next grid contest. The features of this impressive win were an 80 yard gallop by Brian Dunn and a touchdown run by that midget among mammoths, Ronnie Cieri. Milton offered little resistance to powerful Norwood as the Scafatimen, led by Renzi and his three touchdowns, mauled the hosts, 27-0. Renzi, along with signal-caller Mike Graney, led the local gridsters to their fourth consecu- tive triumph over Braintree. The highly-controversial Wellesley walk-out occurred on the following Saturday. Billed as the game of the year the much-discussed incident even caused a temporary suspension of athletic relations between the two schools. The rugged Norwood line led by the Cos- tello brothers and Johnny Eppich stopped Reading and Tom Murray with a 27-7 defeat. It was a gloomy Saturday when an amaz- ing junior-laden Natick squad whipped Nor- wood to the ominous tune of 38-19. The annual clash with Dedham, postponed from its traditional Thanksgiving date to the next Saturday, was hardly a contest. Many local records fell as Norwood beat the Red- men for the fourth consecutive season. Twenty-two seniors played an important role in the overwhelming 34-14 victory. Since their were so many seniors on the team it was decided to have various athletes as captains for the different encounters. The Norwood squad of 1954 was honored by hav- ing two of its outstanding players, Joe Cos- tello and Brian Dunn, selected to play on the Boston Suburban All-Star team. J.V.C. ' 55 f 1 12 basketball Row I: Dunn, McNamee, Czyryca, McGloin, Campbell, Worster, Phelan, Cazzero Row li: Callahan, Ellis, O ' Connor, Armstrong, Tracey, Cloherty, Hayes Row III: Smith, Glebus, Kuporatz, Curran, Generazzo coruscation on the court The Norwood High hoopsters ' record im- pressed Bay State League -fans this year be- cause of the trouble they gave the league powerhouses of Framingham, Natick, and Milton. The Scafatimen won the opener against Needham 54-48 with McGloin and Campbell leading the scoring. Natick and Framingham both toppled the localites despite fine work by Cryryca, Mc- Gloin, Campbell and Phelan. Against Wellesley, Czyryca scored 20 points but victory eluded us. A heart-breaking defeat was suffered in a sudden-death overtime with Milton 70-67. Although crushed by the Redmen of Ded- ham, the local five rebounded with a 62-48 win over Walpole, with Jim Campbell leading the scoring parade. Needham edged them 55-54, however. The jinx hit again when Natick dumped over Christian Hill lads 67-62. John Cazzero threw 1 8 points. Norwood ' s potential finally burst out in a 66-58 win over Wellesley, with the win notched, thanks to Worster and Phelan. Mil- ton squeaked by in spite of our first half lead. The highlight of the season came when Phelan hooped 31 points against Walpole. In the season ' s finale, Jim Campbell ' s 18 point performance went for naught as Dedham romped in the season ' s finale. J.V.C. ' 55 [ 113] n o o t ■ i n g s t a r s yry ca $ky w Our N laKeshiFb Band At The ARENA hockey Row I: Walsh, Lane, Walker, Kodis, Connolly, Hayes, Foley Row II: Alty, Wall, Newark, McColgan, Graney, Walsh, Maher Row III: Walker, McDonagh, Kelley, P. Foley, Mitchell, Patten oh, how cool these skaters he Under the tutelage of Coach Lennie Ceglarslci, the Norwood High sextet enjoyed their best season in many years, finishing the season in the top slot of the Bay State League Second Division. Thanks to the play of league scoring champ, Mike Graney, the squad cap- tain, Dick Walker, and the junior goalie, Cole- man Foley, the team compiled an enviable 4-4-2 record. The season opened with a I- 1 tie with Watertown. It was a Graney goal late in the third frame that earned the draw as a com- pensation for the play of netminder Foley. A wide-open offensive battle with Wellesley was won by that arch-nemesis 5-4. Even the hat trick by Mr. Graney couldn ' t merit the victory, as Coleman Foley was injured early in the fray. The champion Needham six rolled over the Norwoodites 6-2 with two juniors, Dave Alty and Ted Maher creasing the nets. Norwood was then barely edged by their skating cou- sins from Walpole 2-1. It was Mike Graney who tallied the lone goal on a beautifully exe- cuted penalty shot. With Ralph Wheelden, the Most Valuable Player of the BSL in the nets, Waltham edged the victory-hungry locals 2-1. Living up to their well-founded nickname of ninth minute wonders , the Ceglarskimen pulled the B.C. encounter out of the fire with flirty seconds left. Dick Walker tallied the decider in this 2-1 first victory. With goaltender Foley and Junior Mike Kelley sharing the spotlight, the Framingham Flyers had their wings clipped 3-0. Once more B.C. High felt the sting of Norwood ' s new-found power 5-2. It was Chuck McColgan and Bill Lane who had their day to shine, aiding Graney, who garnered his second three goal performance. Again Mike tallied three against Watertown as the Norwood defense, spearheaded by Bill Connolly, held off Water- town 4-2. Before an ear-shattering crowd headed by the Norwood Makeshift Band, the Norwood six had to settle for a 2-2 tie with Wellesley in the season finale. However, Graney ' s two assists tied the total of George Lamber of Needham for the BSL scoring crown. Thus, a fine season ended with Graney and Walker selected for the Bay State League All- Star aggregation. The late-season spurt by the Ceglarski sextet brought large delegations of Norwood fans streaming to the Boston Arena, and once more hockey was established as a major sport atop the hill . J.V.C. ' 55 [118] lightnin fast . •rf, 3 d Bow— Settle, Lane, Griffin, Lynch, Abeam, Ellis, Corbett, tfenstr Lovell, Goonan, Smith, £$. sL , J iters, sk golf : •:- . r. Left to Right: Curran, Kelley, Boone, Newark, Coach Learnard, O ' Keeffe ( Missing — McNamee) dim I boys ' tennis Left to Right: Stitt, Paine, King, Lydon, Coach Schultz (Missing — Campbell, Chisholm) [ 120 ] girls ' tennis Row II: Crowley, Carlson, Thompson, Laakso Row I: Left to Right — Marcoux, Whelan, Perna senior girls ' basketball Sitting: Pelletier, Corcoran, Crowley, Whelan, captain, Carlson, Compardy, Ostergren Standing: Sutherland, O ' Donnell, Balfour, Feeney, Cordo [ 121 ] - cs T MacKie ptain5-Eppich 5 Cranev 3 McCloin J MgrRowe, Coach. 11 x R. Bnssette if Norwood Welle lc Oedhaw Norwooij Norwooc Norwooi , ' diamond e Board Braintree-7 - Morwoo i-3 Norwood- 2. - Walpole-| Needham-5 Mi ! ton -3 dusters i R.McGloin s r 0$. % P. Charron, J.Phelan lis - fppich .€% ? ' j. ' . lL ■ ' - i |M M t M t v baseball Row I: Charron, White, Brissette, Phelan, Maclcle, McGloin, Graney, Eppich, Cammarata, Czyryca Row II: Row, Armstrong, Generazo, Auret+o, Michienzi, Wall, Cloherty, Coach Scafati our own diamond jubilee A highly-touted Norwood nine was edged in the season ' s opener by the BSL champion Wellesley squad 4-3. The 14-inning epic will long be remembered by Norwood fans, as will be the spectacular seven inning pitching performance by Bob Brissette. The hitting of Co-captain Bob McGloin sparked the Scafati- men ' s offensive display. A surprisingly potent Dedham squad upset the Blue and White to the tune of 7-2. The hitting of Mike Graney went to no avail as the Redmen romped. The best team effort to date brought Nor- wood a 12-1 decision over a rugged Walpole n ine. Led by Co-captains John Eppich and Mike Graney, the latter of whom poled a long three-run homer, sophomore hurler Peter Wall had little trouble. This contest was marked by the successful strategy of placing Jim Phelan at second and moving the outstanding junior, Ralph Generazo to third. At this time, with eleven games remaining, Norwood seems to have the potential to prove to be a troublesome ball club in the Bay State League. The outfield comprised of Bob Mc- Gloin, Johnny Eppich, Dom Renzi, Artie White, and Russ Czyryca is a solid senior unit. With Tom Mackie at first, Jim Phalen at second, Mike Graney at shortstop, and Ralph Generazo at third, the Hilltoppers present a constant threat. Also available for infield duty are Paul Charron and Dick Cammarata. Behind the plate is the junior stalwart, Tony Auretto. This season Coach Scafati has one of the youngest pitching staffs in quite some time. Bob Brissette, the experienced right hander, is the only senior moundsman. With Frank Michienzi, Peter Wall, Gerry Cloherty, and pitcher-infielder, Ralph Generazo, all re- turning, prospects are bright for the future. With the close of this spring sport, the end of the glittering schoolboy career comes to the many seniors on the baseball squad. What- ever the outcome of the 1955 campaign may be, it can be truthfully said, that the graduat- ing class possessed the greatest array of athle- tic talent at Norwood High since 1927. J.V.C. ' 55 [ 124] Norwood IfeSliDSi ffl  « POT s ooeo i Tbs  no K cK D Point 3¥-l¥ REMPMBEH EDDIE ' 5 BAND-AID? REMEMBER THOSE FIXED B VoKETBML GAMES IN GYM? PERIOD THREE ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS NORWOOD Words and Melody by JOHN F. WHEELOCK, 1913 INTROD. Con Spirito m PIANO Harmonized and Arranged by G.ROY WALSH, 1913 l.There ' s a school on the hill called 2. To the school on the hill called Nor - wood, Nor - wood, And And her sons her flag and daugh-ters of blue a - Pnn I f i i i :■ I  m m p pi i m m $ m i E r m too, bove Are all the true sup - por - ters We will pledge our dear de - vo - tion Of her glo-rious flag of And nev - er dy - ing m i t t m P =w §gg m « a :t Jir p r r blue, love, Andwhen-e ' er her sons are fight- ing, Al-thoughtime may dim her mem- ' ry, And would rath - er die than And the years their change may m mm m mm P r m m § i m Copyright,1919,by J. F. Wheelock and G.R. Walsh -fiM- m i i yield, bring, You can hear the school that baeksthemup, Go sing-ing down the field_Oh We will still be true to Nor -wood High, And still we ' ll proud-ly sing- Oh m -H-rrt i 3 =3 =5 W ifr — z 1 a = « =z HM m CHORUS £ TT 1. Nor- wood, dear Nor- wood— we sing to you, -2.Nor-wood, dear Nor - wood— we sing to you, Lead on to vie - fry We will be loy - al f £ f V jrr -% J ■•■ -6- TJTf m i   I zz: r ■9 S ' Neath our flag of blue, So Nor-wood, dear Nor- wood, we will stand by Here is a To your flag of - blue, And Nor-wood, dear Nor- wood, as years roll by Wellgivea :i n m pp ¥ f p V J i= =4 : P A A i A A r ;a i T m fcg P 3Z cheer Rah ' .Rah! Here is a cheer Rah! Rah! Cheer for Nor-wood High. cheer Rah! Rah! We ' ll give a cheer Rah! Rah! Cheer for Nor-wood High. „ I 8va i t - fcfg r y. ==l f ;ei iviiii; lvaii; v iicci iu w f —a Oh Oh High! High! i r i r Si j C -s- 1 = : ■ Norwood 2 7J- class will and testament We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-five, being of relatively sound mind and reasonably sound body, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, be- queathing our most treasured possessions to the most worthy undergraduates. Article I — To Mr. Hayden we leave our deep appreciation for his unselfish efforts and patience with a class that has more than once been trying. Article II — To Miss Ryan, our super-efficient Dean of Girls, we leave a lie detector, and a book entitled How to Detect Forgery in Three Easy Lessons. Article III — To Mrs. Riley we leave our sincere gratitude for her tireless efforts in helping us to make our yearbook the best ever. Article IV — To Mr. Kenefick we leave our heartfelt thanks for his guiding hand extended to all. Article V — To Mr. Learnard we leave a sufficient amount of gray matter to distribute in some of his classes. Article VI — To Miss Johngren we leave a bottle to bottle-up her enthusiasm and pass it on to any needy pupils. Article VII — The play cast leaves Miss Coleman an unlimited wardrobe to unscramble for next year ' s players. Article VIII — To Miss O ' Sullivan we leave a page in Vogue, where she ' ll appear quite at home. Article IX — To Mr. Fisher we leave a sponge rubber pillow to protect his aching back from those clumsy individuals . Article X — We leave Mr. O ' Donnell the hope that next year ' s traffic squad will be as cap- able and efficient as his most recent one. (ahem!) Article XI — To Miss Connolly we leave our admiration for her unfailing good humor and helpfulness to us during our three year tenure. Article XII — To Miss Kiley we leave a robot to lead the girls who can ' t distinguish between left and right. Article XIII — Miss McGonagle ' s typing classes leave her a record entitled I ' ve Got Rhythm . Article XIV — The Senior Girls regretfully leave Mr. Kelley behind, and we all leave our sin- cere thanks to Mr. Butler for his years of service on the hill. Article XV — To Miss Gow we leave a window box equipped with dry ice to keep her lunches cool. Article XVI — To Miss Canning we leave a Serta-Perfect-Sleeper for her chronic complain- ers to use in her office. Article XVII — To Miss Hubbard we leave our thanks and appreciation in recognition of her splendid direction of the Student Council. Article XVIII — To Miss Steele we leave a fluffy down pillow and a year ' s supply of Calo Cat Food for Susie . Article XIX — To Mr. Fleck and Mr. Flaherty we leave our hearty appreciation for their out- standing direction of our Senior Musicale. Article XX — To the custodians we leave heated pavements to save their back-breaking labor after a snow storm. [ 128] Article XXI — The play cast of ' 55 leaves with fond memories of We Shook the Family Tree . We hope the class of ' 56 gains as much enjoyment from their play as we did. Article XXII — The football team leaves to next year ' s players the challenge of our fruitful year. Article XXIII — Joe Costello, Mike Graney, and Domenic Renzi leave their athletic record to any undergrad who is able to duplicate their success. Article XXIV — The ' 55 Cheerleaders leave their charm, pep, and enthusiasm to the hopefuls of ' 56. Article XXV — Lorraine Cavanaugh and John Chervokas, our outstanding Co-editors, leave their talents to the future Tioteers to create another superlative yearbook. Article XXVI — Barbara Bateman leaves her energetic personality to Pauline Thomas, and Steve Oppenheim his big-business flair to Coleman Fo ' ey. Article XXVII — Marcia Pelletier leaves her good looks end popularity to Emily Sullivan, the Captain for ' 56. Artcle XXVIII — Anna Bilotta and Hutch Ristom leave their dancing ability to the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers of ' 56. Artcle XXIX — Virginia Peachey and William Hanscom leave their title Most Artistic to any Juniors with their genius. Article XXX — Aileen Murphy bequeaths her enviable figure to Dianne Laakso, the Junior slick-chick . Article XXXI — Claire Stepanowich leaves her scholastic record and dependableness to Nancy Sansone. Article XXXII — Joan Barrett leaves her style sense to Marilyn Hutchings, an aspiring Junior. Article XXXIII — Anthony Stitt leaves to seek ceilings unlimited. With his brain he ' s bound to succeed. Article XXXIV — Brian Dunn leaves his seat of honor to next year ' s candidate who can emu- late his outstanding capabilities. Article XXXV — Dennie Folan and Dottie Sutherland leave two leather-bound volumes entitled The Art of Coquetry and How to Woo ' Em and Wow ' Em . Article XXXVI — Ronald Cola leaves his sartorial splendor to Paul Butters. Article XXXVII — Marie Carlson and Danny Chisholm, the prophets of ' 55, leave their sixth sense to any Junior seer thus endowed. Article XXXVIII — We leave the undergrads with the hope that in the future they will enjoy bubblers that emit Coca-Cola, gum machines lining the corridors, and classroom juke boxes equipped with current hits. Article XXXIX — We, the Class of 55 leave regretfully our happy years at N. H. S. and hope our achievements will leave footprints on the sands of time . In witness thereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seal on this fourteenth day of June, in the Year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Five. Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Five Witness: Helene Marcoux [ 129] sponsors Dr. George R. Allen Miss Clara Allison Dr. R. Altgenug Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Armour Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Baker, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Balfour Mr. and Mrs. Lester L. Bateman Mr. and Mrs. Thor Berglund Mr. and Mrs. Adelard Blais Mr. and Mrs. Werner H. Blasenak Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Bowler Mr. and Mrs. James H. Butler, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Callahan, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Carbone Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Carlson Mr. and Mrs. Sunnar Carlson Reverend William C. Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Cass Mrs. Anne M. Cavanaugh Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Cedarfield Mr. and Mrs. Bronius Chervokas Mr. and Mrs. Gerard T. Chisholm Mr. and Mrs. George H. Chitty Mr. Ray W. Cochrane Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Collins Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Compardy Congregational Youth Fellowship Mr. and Mrs. John Corish Miss Mary Coughlin Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Cushman Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Danovitch Mr. and Mrs. A. DeGazio Miss Mary Devine Dr. and Mrs. Edward L. Donovan Mr. and Mrs. William J. Donovan Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Eklund Miss Marguerite Elliott Mr. and Mrs. John J. Feeney Mr. and Mrs. John E. Folan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Folan Mr. and Mrs. James Fraser Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Garner Mr. and Mrs. James J. Gormley Miss Ruth Gow Mr. and Mrs. Henry Granlund Mrs. Annie Groh Mrs. H. Paul Guilderson Mr. and Mrs. Roland E. Gustafson Mr. Robert W. Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hayden Mr. and Mrs. William J. Heaver Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hentschel Mr. Charles F. Holman Mr. and Mrs. Everett M. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Alfred F. Hutchings Dr. Alfred Jansen Miss Ruth Johngren Mr. and Mrs. Carl R. Johnson M ' ss Ethel W. Johnson Mr. George Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Herbert H. Kemp LaClasse de Francais II — Room 211 Mr. and Mrs. Everett Learnard Dr. and Mrs. William F. Lovell Mrs. Delia Lydon Mrs. and Mrs. James Lydon Dr. and Mrs. Roy T. Lydon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. MacLeod Reverend William Maguire Miss Blanche L. Marcionette Mrs. M. Adele Marcoux Miss Louise McCormack Reverend Joseph E. McDonald Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth McElwee Miss Grace C. McGonagle Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Mercier Miss Mildred Metcalf The Most Reverend Jeremiah F. Minihan Mr. and Mrs. John A. Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. James L. Monahan Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Murphy Dr. and Mrs. John O ' Day Mr. and Mrs. John J. O ' Keeffe Mr. and Mrs. John P. O ' Malley Dr. Robert Orme Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ostergren Miss Elizabeth O ' Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. Thomas H. O ' Toole Miss Ruth L. Page Reverend and Mrs. John H. Parke Mr. and Mrs. William J. Peachey Dr. and Mrs. Valmore A. Pelletier Mr. and Mrs. George D. Perna Miss Edna Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Henri Poirier Mrs. Joseph J. Praino Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Reed Mr. C. Lothrop Rich Dr. and Mrs. Paul V. Riley Mrs. Philip W. Riley Dr. Harriet E. Rogers Dr. and Mrs. William F. Ryan Dr. and Mrs. Louis Sieracki Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sitkauskas Mr. and Mrs. John Stepanowich Dr. and Mrs. Herman J. Sternstein Mr. and Mrs. Edmund F. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. A. Franklin Swift Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Thayer Miss Alma Walsh Mrs. Dorothy D. Weeks Reverend Hippolyte Zawalich [ 130] Remember Johnny Eppich ' s 100-yd. dash in 11 seconds? Established January 5, 1894 [ 134] Remember the days when the heating system never worked? ANTHONY MICKUNAS 1st Vice-President FRED SHAW 2nd Vice-President t v }E A S GORDON McINTYRE, Asst. Treasurer PAUL PROCACCINI Secretary ROBERT ADELSON Treasurer NORWOOD DRUGGISTS NORWOOD, MASS. EDGAR MAIN, President APPEL PHARMACY 170 Walpole Street DAY DRUG STORE 702 Washington Street BALCH PHARMACY 114 Washington Street GARNER ' S PHARMACY 639 Washington Street BROOK ' S PHARMACY 868 Washington Street GUILD SQUARE PHARMACY 734 Washington Street CLARK PHARMACY 500 Washington Street NORWOOD PHARMACY 638 Washington Street SOUTH NORWOOD PHARMACY J 058 Washington Street [ 135] Remember Dagwood Bumpstead and Groucho at the Boston Arena? i onaratulatio nd 9 and Best Wishes for Future Success and Happiness to THE CLASS DF 1955 NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Norwood Co-operative Bam Promoting Thrift and Home Ownership Since 1889 [ 136] Remember the ice debut by the cast of the senior play? NORWOOD COUNCIL NO. 252 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AK Officers for 1954-1955 Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan Chaplain Paul A. Thomas Grand Knight Valentine Balutis Deputy Grand Knight Dr. Timothy J. Curtin Chancellor Albert F. Connolly Recording Secretary Francis J. Doran Financial Secretary Peter J. Farioli Treasurer Robert Gearty Lecturer Charles L. Donahue Advocate James P. Collins Warden Richard McGrath Inside Guard James B. Cuff Outside Guard Coleman J. Foley Trustee Michael J. Curran Trustee John L. Griffin Trustee I 137] Remember the Happy Birthday to Abe ? A. L. BATEMAN CO., INC. R. E. HIGHT CHEVROLET, A Good Place To Have Your INC. Insurance Protection Your Chevrolet Dealer 92 Nichols Street, Norwood, Mass. 31 PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY NORWOOD, MASS. Telephone NOrwood 7-0642 WELCH ' S NEWS STAND, Inc. HOWARD JOHNSONS 633 WASHINGTON STREET on PROVIDENCE TURNPIKE Tel. NOrwood 7-0970 at DEDHAM Telephone Dedham 3-3360 Stationery - Cards ' Office Supplies For LUNCHEON or SNACK [ 138] Remember the hours Betty spent in detention? MARTIN FABRICS, INC. Fabrics of Every Description — Formerly — For You and Your Home Norwood Fabric Shop Sew and Save CURTAINS - DRAPERIES SLIP COVERS NORWOOD MILL-END STORE 710 WASHINGTON STREET 6 GUILD STREET NORWOOD, MASS. Tel. NO. 7-1729 WILLARD F. COLEMAN Builder McLELLAN STORES NORWOOD, MASS. JENNIE ' S RESTAURANT Italian American Food Compliments of Reasonable Prices HARRY B. BUTTERS Food to Take Out TELEPHONE NOrwood 7-1498-R Spaghetti - Steak [ 139] Remember the plot to blow up the left wing of the school? Knox-Smith, Inc. DODGE ■ PLYMOUTH Direct Factory Dealer Sales - Service - Parts 519 WASHINGTON STREET NOrwood 7-2110 You will never go wrong going to the right place. ORENT BROTHERS, Inc. ESTABLISHED 1912 CLOTHING and ACCESSORIES for the Entire Family [ 140] Remember the appointment of our traffic captain? You Said It, Use lour Credit FLAHERTY ' S MEN SHOP HALON JEWELRY CO. 642 Washington St., Norwood, Mass. Stetson Hats Headquarters for Arrow Shirts — Int erwoven Hose Bell Howell - Polaroid Omega - Longines WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD A Gift From Your Jeweler Is Finest PLEASANT ANTIQUE SHOP CHARLES E. KELLEY JOHN KELLIHER Pleasant E. Cross Streets VARIETY STORE Norwood, Mass. Tel. NOrwood 7-1642 THE GUILD TAXI Featuring All Latest Methods of Permanent Waving Cars for Ail Occasions M. J. WALLACE ONYX BEAUTY SALON 738 Washington Street Norwood, Mass. 738 WASHINGTON STREET Tel. NOrwood 7-2350 [ 141 ] Will we ever forget the sewing circle gatherings in the hallowed halls? BAKER ' S 611 WASHINGTON STREET Tel. NOrwood 7-0948 EYSIE ' S SUPER MARKET ROGER and GEORGE EYSIE, Prop. 1237 Washington Street Tel. NOrwood 7-0757 SEARS ROEBUCK and COMPANY 607 Washington St. Norwood, Mass. J. H. FRATES, Manager [ 142] Remember Pat ' s predicament at play rehearsal? Monsieur Paul of the staff at NIKKI ' S BEAUTY SALON is a graduate of the Beauty Culture Department of the Henry 0. Peahody School, and his smock was designed and made in the Peabody Sewing Department. NIKKI ' S BEAUTY SALON 485 WASHINGTON STREET TEL. NORWOOD 7-0178 For Professional Excellence in Hair Fashions and Care APPEL ' S PHARMACY Call NOrwood 7-0171 for Free Prescription Pick-up and Delivery ANYTIME ANYWHERE [ 143] Remember our soggy trip to the hill during vocation? CUMMINGS 659 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD. MASS. GUILD VARIETY 2 GUILD ST., TEL. NO. 7-1756 RALPH ' S HAIR STYLISTS Ralph C. McDargh Evening Appointments 225 NEPONSET STREET NORWOOD NOrwood 7-2112 Introducing . . . The BARGAIN SHOE CENTER STORE To the 1955 Graduates NORWOOD, MASS. Where Fashion, Fit and Price Dealer for Hendries ' Ice Cream is the Specialty The cream for particular people 696 Washington Street, Norwood NOrwood 7-2982 People Who Knoiv Say . . . DREYFUS WHITE MacDONALD ' S Wholesale - Retail COLOR CENTER FRUITS and VEGETABLES The Spot to Shop . . . 629 WASHINGTON STREET For Fine Wallpaper, Paint NORWOOD, MASS. and Art Materials Tel. NO. 7-1899-7-1526 48 DAY STREET, NORWOOD [ 144] Remember the robbery in Laurie ' s back-yard? Hollingsworth Vose Company EAST WALPOLE, MASS. NORWOOD AUTOMOBILE COMPANY Authorized Sales and Service for CADILLAC 64-68 Broadway Tel. NOrwood 7-0011 WALTER J. DEMPSEY Insurance Broker 504 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS. [ 145] ,- 3MHC i m Remember when Miss O ' Sullivan ' s class once threatened to publish its own dictionary? Unless you have forcibly taught yourself to read well, you shall stumble blindfolded through all paths of learning. Warren and Alice Milliken Carroll H. WOODS Insurance Agency NORWOOD A ' ASS. WILLIAMS OIL-O-MATIC HEATING 24-Hour Burner Service BEAVER COAL and OIL CO. Phone NO 7-0137 r 147] Who will ever forget those melodic operetta rehearsals? Watches Gifts Cards CLIFF ' S RAND ROX NORWOOD JEWELRY CLEANERS, INC. PETER P. GAIGAL JR. 168 WALPOLE STREET Certified Watchmaker NORWOOD, MASS. 1144 WASHINGTON ST. TEL. 7-2435 Owned and Operated by NORWOOD, MASS. Mr. and Mrs. ¥m. F. MacLean RARTUCCA ' S ESSO SERVICE CENTER RLANCHARD ' S GROCERIES Washmobile Service Expert Lubrication 345 PROSPECT STREET, NORWOOD Insured Pick-up Delivery Service Tel. NO 7- 1461 -R NOrwood 7-3270 917 WASHINGTON ST., NORWOOD Just Right NORWOOD LAUNDRY CO. Your Cothes Best Friend Since 1923 Launderers Cleansers 884 Washington Street JUST RIGHT CLEANERS, INC. Norwood, Mass. NORWOOD WALPOLE Tel. NOrwood 7-0999, 7-1313 Walpole 1135 [ 148] Remember Denny Folan ' s winter suntan? The Holliston Mills, Inc. [ 149] Did anybody see Jo Ann fall into the barrel in the lunch-room? You buy the best at GEARTY ' S SHOES NORWOOD MALT CO. FOR THE FAMILY 653 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD. MASS. ANDY ' S GIFT SHOP LENNY ' S BEAUTY NOOK 10 VERNON STREET Jewelers - Watchmakers NORWOOD, MASS. 10 GUILD STREET Chic Hairstyling by NORWOOD. MASS. Competent Operators LYDON HAASE CO. Plumbing and Heating ALLEN ' S CUT RATE Oil Burner Sales Service Perfumers 205-207 FULTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS. 656 WASHINGTON STREET NOrwood 7-0719 NORWOOD Timkin Silent Automatic Heat [ 150] Remember Mike ' s short-lived birthday party? DULKIS SUPER SERVICE Complete Motor Tune-up 495 WASHINGTON ST. NORWOOD, MASS. Telephone NOrwood 7-1594 JEN ' S BEAUTY SHOPPE The smartest thing you wear is your hair 15 COTTAGE STREET PETER ' S GIFT SHOPPE Hummels — Cards Baby Gifts — Glassware Bane China — Ceramics NOrwood 7-1594 ANGLER CHEMICAL CO. 274 South St. Walpole, Mass. Walter L. Larsson, Owner Manufacturers of SPECIALIZED CLEANING COMPOUNDS PAINT STRIPPERS - BURNISHING COMPOUNDS and EMULSIONS [ 151 ] Remember the ring episode when we were sophomores? ART JOHNSON ' S NUGENT ' S GULF SERVICE On the Providence Highway 865 WASHINGTON STREET ROUTE 1 NORWOOD NORWOOD, MASS. TEL. NO 7-0220 Delicious Snacks — Quick Service Put Your Feet in Regan ' s Hands REGAN ' S SHOE CORNER Good Things to Eat Sale Agent at Air Step MARY HARTIGAN ' S Bostonians Stride Right DEDHAM, MASS. Your child fitted as though he were ours. Good Luck to the Graduates OI DO PRAGER ' S 1032 WASHINGTON STREET The FOOD BASKET 705 WASHINGTON STREET SOUTH NORWOOD, MASS. NORWOOD, MASS. [ 152] Remember the Sym-fony at the hockey game? THE PLIMPTON PRESS COMPOSITION ELECTROTYPING PRESSWORK BINDING U CAIN ' S For the best in Charcoal Broiled Steaks and Lobsters Wey. 9-1457 Rt. 3-A No. Weymouth [ 153] Remember how we survived ill those pnuemonia attacks? ROSE ANN ' S PASTRY SHOP LEWI. 1031 Washington Street A Nice Place To Eat Norwood IN THE TOWN SQUARE NORWOOD WALPOLE HOME BAKERY 7 West Street, Walpole JOSEPH L. SILVESTRI, Prop. NORWOOD PET and AQUARIUM SUPPLY GERTRUDE ' S PASTRY SHOP J. E. DALEY Fancy Pastry Is Our Specialty 483A Washington Street, Norwood, Mass. NOrwood 7-2457-M 641 Washington Street Norwood, Mass. JOHN E. BAMBER BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PAT ' S BARBER SHOP Bulldozer Work 1146 WASHINGTON STREET 445 WALPOLE STREET, NORWOOD SOUTH NORWOOD Tel. NOrwood 7-2690 [ 154] Will we ever forget that we ore ladies and gentlemen always? ' Klep ' s Auto Electric Service BATTERIES — IGNITION — CARBURETION LOCKSMITHING — RADIO 770 Providence Highway Telephone NOrwood 7-2279 TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME Buy at CALLAHAN ' S Norwood Furniture Co. WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS. [ 155] Remember our lunch-room lullabies? FRANK SIMONI CLOVERLEAF BUILDING CORP. BOWLING ALLEYS WESTVIEW DRIVE 741 PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY NORWOOD NOrwood 7-0410 Beauty Is Our Business GOVE ELECTRIC CO. POWDER PUFF 842 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD Tel. NOrwood 7-1133 JACK AND HARRY ' S AUTO STORE 732 Wash. Street, Norwood Tel. NO 7-1464 Tires — B atteries — Accessories Sporting Goods — Appliances Bicycles Parking in Rear 705 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD Phone NO 7-0550 JOSEPH J. PRAINO JR. Plumbing and Heating Standard and Kohler Fixtures 411 PROSPECT STREET NORWOOD, MASS. NOrwood 7-1059 [ 156] Remember those trips to Boston to have those re-takes? ' FURLONG ' S Candies Ice Cream NORWOOD THEATRE BUILDING Tel. NOrwood 7-1293 Featuring Our Own Freezer-Pac Ice Cream Gallons and Half Gallons Visit Our Big Roadside Stand — Route 109, Millis Drive out for the best Fried Ctams you have ever tasted. CASH AND CARRY Norwood Tobacco and Confectionery Co, B. Grossman Son, Props. Cigars, Tobacco, Cigarettes, Candy, Paper Bags and Drug Sundries 487 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS. Tel. NOrwood 7-3191 [ 157] Never forget the sign It doesn ' t rain here, Wellesley , at the hockey game! Blue Coal New England Coke POCE DI MARZO Our Guaranteed Fuels JOHN A. WHITTEMORE ' S Barber Shop SONS 1036 WASHINGTON STREET Oil Burner Service Range and Fuel Oils NORWOOD, MASS. 710 WASHINGTON STREET Tel. NO 7-0764 — 0765 Tuxedos for Rent CURRAN CLEANSING SHOP DAY DRUG COMPANY Cleansing - Alterations - Fur Storage Pick-up and Delivery Service 714 Washington St. Tel. NO 7-2853 PAUL B. CURRAN, Proprietor SAM ' S Norfolk County ' s Reliable Dealer General Electric — Crosley — Admiral Admiral R.C.A. Television Refrigerators — Washers — Ranges Automotive Parts and Accessories SAM ' S AUTO AND APPLIANCE CO. 11 Cottage Street Tel. NO 7-4343 The Rexall Store 702 Washington St. Tel. NO 7-2694 VEGA Swedish Restaurants, Inc. Featuring Smorgasbord Sundays and Holidays Private Dining Rooms for Parties Route 1 -:- Norwood, Mass. NOrwood 7-0567 The Nicest Restaurant to Treat Your Fainilx and Friends I 158 I Remember the poor Dedham football player after the rally} Buy and Save . . . KORDETTE SHOPS Norwood ' s Leading Shop for WOMEN and CHILDREN CHARGE AND BUDGET ACCOUNTS INVITED WALPOLE STREET GARAGE Studebaker and Packard Sales -:■ Service Henry F. Hentschel, Prop. 51 WALPOLE STREET, NORWOOD, MASS. NOrwood 7-1984 R. ZOPPO COMANY Inc. Builders - Contractors 842 BOSTON-PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY NORWOOD, MASS. [ 159] Remember the exhibition of the famous Colonials ? E. O ' TOOLE Route 1, Corner of Everett Street ISLINGTON, MASS. FORREST CONSTRUCTION CO. GLACIER SAND and STONE CO., INC. Cofsky ' s Express Boston — Norwood — Walpole GAY AND METTERS Insurance HOME OFFICE 63 Austin Street Norwood Tel. NOrwood 7-1224 651 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD BOSTON OFFICE 58 Broad Street Boston Telephone 7-2420 Tel. HAncock 6-9870 [ 160 ] Remember the apples we tossed from table to table? NORWOOD AERIE ISO. 1822 Fraternal Order of Eagles NORWOOD -:- MASSACHUSETTS Best Wishes to THE CLASS OF 1955 from The Student Council [ 161 ] Remember Ronnie and Jim with their Pizza and fudge diet? Visit your local flying service HARRY J. KORSLUND Architect WIGGINS AIRWAYS 506 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT NORWOOD Tel. NOrwood 7-0106 Tel. NOrwood 7-0655 TURNPIKE LUMBER CO. GAY FARM DOORS, Y INDOWS, LUMBER, ETC. NORWOOD, MASS. Norwood ' s Friendly Lumber Yard Free Estimate — Free Delivery Milk, Cream, Butter, Eggs, Apples MAL ' S The Bargain Center of Norfolk County Club Jackets A Specality MEN AND BOYS ' WEAR SPORTING GOODS — WORK CLOTHES GENERAL MERCHANDISE 1020-1024 Washington St.. South Norwood, Mass. (Cotrner Dean Street) Also 1210 River Street, Hyde Park, Mass. 1016 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, Mass. •100 ROUTE No. 1 ' ' Service is our byword Tel. Nor. 7-0500 oLJolo torei BEAUTY SALON 1047 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS. Tel. NO 7-1664-M [ 162] Remember John, the great auctioneer? Office: NOrwood 7- 1 250 Ambrose Press Commercial Printers For Over 50 Years 925 WASHINGTON STREET, NORWOOD, MASS. F. W. NEILSEN, President Wholesale — MONUMENTS — Retail NORWOOD MONUMENTAL WORKS MAZZOLA ' S MEMORIALS C. D. Mazzola and Sons WASHINGTON AND CHAPEL STS. NORWOOD, MASS. Telephone NOrwood 7-1735 COLONIAL MARINE NORWOOD, MASS. Complete Marine Sales and Service Congratulations Best Wishes to THE CLASS OF 1955 [ 163 ] Let ' s hope the impressions we sent back to the foreign countries were good. WHITE ' S ICE CREAM 707 Neponset Street Norwood Breakfast Served at Seven THRIFT FURNITURE SHOP 505 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS. Tel. NOrwood 7-0639 MACCHI BROTHERS Appliance Sales and Service Co. Television — Air Conditioning Refrigerators, Radios, Washers, Freezers Sold and Serviced 1250 Washington Street So. Norwood, Mass. NESSON STORES 726-728 Washington Street Norwood, Mass. We Say 11 Willi Values NORWOOD MACHINE WORKS Ranges - Refrigerators Washers - Ironers - Sinks Cabinets - Heaters F. H. STIMSON INC. 851 WASHINGTON STREET DEDHAM, ROUTE 1A DEdliam 3-0870] [ 164 ] Remember the unusual locker-room at the Milton game? i  I; SANSONE MOTORS, U±£; ESI f f MW H«  IIJL I YOU GET SUPERLATIVE SERVICE at SANSONE MOTORS, Inc. GOODYEAR TIRES GULF PRODUCTS 100 BROADWAY Agents for De Soto and Plymouth Automobiles — International Trucks The Plymouth ' 55 is the beauty buy of the year, . . . longest, lowest, leaping with power. Designers have achieved the ultimate in new De Soto ele- gance . . . styled for tomorrow, and there is a brand new De Soto engine for ' 55 : the fabulous Firelite 8V boasting a mighty 200 H. P. NORWOOD HIGH MAKE-SHIFT BAND ' ' Savage Music to Please Any Savage JOHN V. CHERVOKAS, Director [ 165] Remember the tirades of Mr. Maintenance concerning the fire doors? JACK MADDEN FORD SALES, INC. BERT ' S THOM McAN SHOP It zfacC M Men and Boy ' s Shoes Norwood ' s New Factory Authorized Ford Dealer 712 Washington Street 999 Washington Street Norwood, Mass. Norwood, Mass. NOrwood 7-4200 NOrwood 7-2678 Open Daily 8:00 A. M. To 9:00 P. M. HOWARD JOHNSON ' S NORWOOD on Providence Highway WOMEN ' S SHOP in Dedham 631 Washington Street Telephone DEdham 3-3360 Norwood, Mass. For a Luncheon or a Snack Tel. NOrwood 7-0236 r i66 1 Remember the day Barb and Ann rode the horse through football practice? COMPLETE BANKING SERVICES NORWOOD BANK BANKING COMPANY !!ttllil MASSACHUSETTS Hours 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Friday Evenings 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. 115 CENTRAL STREET . 1135 WASHINGTON STREET NEXT TO NORWOOD THEATRE SOUTH NORWOOD NO 7-2720 NO 7-2722 Norwood Sheet Metal Works, Inc. O. J. Germano, Prop. Warm Air Heating - Radiator Repairing Welding - Air Conditioning Tel. NOrwood 7-0720 Residence 7-2314 CAnton 6-1194 ROUTE 1 NORWOOD, MASS. [ 167] Remember the day the senior girls felt sorry for the new student ? Over A Quarter Century of Quality VERNE INN FRANK ' S Transient and Permanent Guests FOOD CENTER Dining Room Facilities 850 Washington Street 12 Vernon Street NOrwood 7-1201 Norwood Where Your Grandmother Bought Good Food PAUL H. KRAW DENNY HOUSE REST HOME Funeral Home Male and Female Air Conditioned GOOD FOOD - QUIET SURROUNDINGS HOMELIKE CARE 1248 WASHINGTON ST., NORWOOD Norwood 7-0482 — Dedham 3-3321 86 Saunders Road, Norwood Tel. NOrwood 7-3085-W NATIONAL JEWELERS RRUCE SIMS of Norwood School of the Dance (Next to W. T. Grant) Classes: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Also private and semi-private Watches - Diamonds - Jewelry K. of C. Hall Washington Street Our repair work is Norwood UNEXCELLED Your rings polished and cleaned and stones inspected without charge Specializing in Modern Jazz, Tap, Ballot, Acrobatics, Adagio Woodlong 3-5316 168 1 Will we ever forget the glorious day at Dedham? Heck, no! GILLIS BUSINESS SCHOOL Specialized Training is the key to good positions ACCOUNTING I - II - III BUSINESS MATHEMATICS ALGEBRA COMPTOMETER SECRETARIAL EDIPHONE SHORTHAND (Machine, Symbol) TYPEWRITING MIMEOGRAPH CIVIL SERVICE STATE and FEDERAL TAXATION REFRESHER COURSES Accredited by tlie Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education An Approved School under the G. I. Bill of Rights BUSINESS SERVICE There is iu substitute for experience COMPLETE MAIL ADVERTISING PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER MIMEOGRAPH MULTIGRAPH BUSINESS FORMS CIRCULARS BULLETINS SKETCHES, LETTERING TYPING (Statistical. Copy) ADDRESSING (Machine, Typing, Written) THESES FIGURING INVENTORIES, etc. QUARTERLY TAX RETURNS STATE and FEDERAL INCOME TAX Call lis for dependable stenographers, typists, office machine operators, bookkeepers, accountants . . . for temporary or permanent positions, experienced people or train beginners — Interviews arranged. 30 WALPOLE STREET NOrwood 7-0844 NORWOOD, MASS. Town Square Hardware Supply Corporation 599 WASHINGTON STREET, NORWOOD, MASS. [ 169 ] Remember when Pelletiers ' ratters shook after the party to celebrate, who knows????? NORWOOD LUMBER COMPANY Bent on Service Straight on Quality LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIAL East Hoyle Street NOrwood 7-0244 Flaherty Contracting Co. 40 PROSPECT ST. NORWOOD, MASS. Telephone NOrwood 7-1056 [ 170] Remember our not yet Victory dance? -)f For a Job You ' ll Like Well-educated, alert, ambitious young women who choose Kath- arine Gibbs secretarial training are taking a wise first step toward a happy business future. Gibbs girls are trained for the more responsi- ble positions . . . and get them. Write Enrollment Committee for Gibbs Girls at Work. KATHARINE GIBBS SECRETARIAL 21 MARLBOROUGH ST., BOSTON 16 Also New fork. Providence, Montclair. N. J. North Walpole Greenhouses POTTED PLANTS AND FLOWERS The Newest and Best in Corsage Creations ' Floivers Telegraphed Anywhere [ 171 ] Remember the trips to Moss State? ' SHURFINE MARKET Matthew Folan and Henry McKeown, Proprietors LOCATED AT 448 NAHATAN STREET NORWOOD, MASS. THE NORWOOD MESSENGER YOUR NEWSPAPER Published Every Tuesday and Thursday A. Community Institution Since 1895 For school, church, civic, fraternal, social, sports, and latest spot news . . . com- plete community coverage . . . read the Norwood Messenger regularly. HORTON PAINTING CO. Residential - Commercial Industrial 735-A PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY NORWOOD, MASS. Tel. NOrwood 7-3188 C 172] Remember Ginger Rogers and Fred Asfaire at assembly? UNION SAVINGS BANK THREE OFFICES 216 Tremont St., Boston 16 69 Franklin St., Boston 10 638 Washington St., Norwood SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Single Name Trustee Joint Accounts — Interest Rate 3% per annum Deposits Fully Insured Under Mass. Law YOU SAVE BY MAIL HOME MORTGAGES PERSONAL LOANS AT LOW RATES SEE US ABOUT LOW-COST SAVINGS BANK LIFE INSURANCE To Pay Bills or Send Money Use Our REGISTER CHECKS The Cost is only 10c per check WILLIAM B. CAROLAN, President WILLIAM E. MACKEY, Treasurer FRANCIS A. McOuaid, Manager of Norwood Office Best Wishes to Class of 1955 NORWOOD GAS COMPANY 530-532 WASHINGTON STREET Tel. NOrwood 7-0179 [ 173] Lef ' s not forget the omnipresent notice, F.T.A. meeting at 12:08. A. J. FORREST CO. Tel. NOrwood 7-1445 or 7-1446 ESSO FUEL OIL ■ OIL BURNERS MAY FUNERAL SERVICE 85 Nichols Street NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS Established 1922 Telephone NOrwood 7-1509 You Can ' t Make A Mistake On Any Purchase You Make at A P! This is more than a promise it ' s a guarantee that you ' ll never risk a penny on any item you buy at A P. At A P, the the sale is never completed until you ' re completely satisfied. The sale must measure up to your every expectation or, A P will promptly refund your money no questions asked. Yovi can ' t make a mistake on any purchase you make at A P Super Markets. [ 174] Remember Gin ' s party to close our Junior Jaunt? BIRD One of America ' s earliest manufacturers (established 1795) maintains its leadership with its three manufacturing divisions BUILDING MATERIALS FLOOR COVERING PAPER PRODUCTS 1955 J BUICK Jnriil of the vli ear NORWOOD BUICK INC. 10 COTTAGE STREET TEL. NOrwood 7-2910 [ 175] Remember those Homeroom periods in 117? H. M. NICHOLS CO., INC. KENNY ' S Norwood Branch Two Great Stores for — Exclusive Sales Representatives — Men and Boy ' s Wear ROYAL TYPEWRITERS Famous Brands VICTOR ADDING MACHINES Jayson - Van Heusen - Airman Suits - Topcoats - Slacks Sales Service Rentals Full Dress Suits, Tuxedos, Cutaways for Rent 8 VERNON STREET 712 Washington Street NO 7-2678 NOrwood 7-3050 1048 Washington Street NO 7-2269 CARROLL PERFUMERS For Finest Food and Dancing Vaughn Monroe ' s Jewelry - Perfume Cosmetics - Gifts Meadows Greeting Cards ROUTE 9 645 WASHINGTON STREET FRAMINGHAM NOrwood 7-2768 [ 176] Remember Barbara ' s surprise party at the Civic? The TOBE DEUTSCHMANN CORPORATION [ 177] Remember the night we had Jelly-Roll Band down at Chub ' s house? IRVING ' S CAMERA AND ROBERT W. HANSEN RECORD SHOP Electrician 621 WASHINGTON STREET 25 HOYLE STREET NORWOOD, MASS. NORWOOD, MASS. ALDO D. PELLINI Your Tailor and Furrier WOOD MEMORIALS, INC. Cleansing - Pressing . ' 71 PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY Repairing - Dyeing Tel. NO 7-2412-W 487-A WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS, SANBORN GLASS COMPANY 54 DEAN STREET NORWOOD, MASS. NO 70436 AMERICAN LUNCH 1212 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD. MASS. NOrwood 7-038(1 [ 178] Remember those afternoon ' s at Fur ' s ? BOCH ' S SALES SERVICE, INC. f adh THREE GREAT CARS Statesman Rambler Ambassador GUARANTEED USED CARS 859 Providence Highway, Norwood NOrwood 7-1096 NOrwood 7-1791 NEPONSET VALLEY FARM — Producers and Distributors — QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS Telephone NOrwood 7-0785 -:- Ice Cream Stand 7-0532 [179] Remember Mr. Fisher ' s insinuations that we were all hot rods ? REILLY PONTIAC, Inc. 145 BROADWAY NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS NOrwood 7-3850 C. W. FOOD MARKET HEAVY WESTERN STEER BEEF Fish, Fruits, Groceries, Vegetables McCarthy Ice Cream - Bird ' s Eye Frozen Foods 301 NAHATAN STREET Free Delivery Tuesday, T hursday, Friday, Saturday NOrwood 7-1620 - 1621 CONGRATULATIONS from A Friend of the CLASS OF ' 55 [ 180 ] How did Den lose his ads up in the Tiot room? Hmnnmmmm? Class of ' 56 Class of ' 51 [ 181 ] Remember the swell job our cheerleaders did at the competitions? POCE DI MARZO Barber Shop 1036 Washington Street NORWOOD ELIAS ELECTRONICS CO. Sales -:- Service Radio — T.V. FARNHAM ' S MUSIC SHOP Musical Instruments and Accessories Lessons on all Instruments Most Complete Repair Shop in Norfolk County 850 WASHINGTON ST., NORWOOD (Down one block from the hospital) Tel. NO 7-2101-M BABEL ' S Paint and Wallpaper MODENE PAINT SERVICE 719 WASHINGTON STREET 715 WASHINGTON STREET (Opposite Guild Theatre) NOrwood 7-3881 Tel. NOrwood 7-3128 BAKER AND COUNTER CAMERON dSuiiaerS SPORTSWEAR, INC. Henry C. Baker 63 Adams St. 48 HANOVER STREET Tel. NO 7-3222-R BOSTON, MASS. [ 182 ] Remember the trips on the Band bus? Congratulations, Graduates ! W. T. GRANT CO 686 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS GILLOOLY FUNERAL SERVICE 126 Walpole Street NORWOOD MASSACHUSETTS Telephone NOrwood 7-0174 LESTER L. BATEMAN PAINTING CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL -:- COMMERCIAL ■:- INDUSTRIAL 446 WINTER STREET NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS NOrwood 7-2668 [ 183 ] Remember Mc Ech ' s party!! What a mob! ROUTE 1 FOXBORO, MASS. Open daily except Tuesday — 12 noon to 12 midnight Your Hosts Woodsie and Jim Nolan It ' s Smart to Come to — ■ JOHNSON MOTOR SALES, Inc. Oldstnobile Frigidaire G.M.C. Trucks ROUTE 1-A WASHINGTON STREET Tel. NOrwood 7-0510 Tel. DEdham 3-1926 Islington Norwood Line NORWOOD SPORT CENTER New England ' s Most Beautiful Bowling Auditorium TABLE TENNIS BILLIARD ROOM 24 BOWLING LANES 65 COTTAGE ST. Tel. NOrwood 7-1283 Open daily 12 noon to 12 midnight Sundays 2 to 11 P.M. [ 184] Remember when we song Happy Birthday in 212? HENRY 0. PEABODY SCHOOL FOR CAREER-MINDED YOUNG WOMEN HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL standards of intensive training assure successful careers in FOODS, BEAUTY CULTURE, DRESSMAKING, FASHIONS, OFFICE POSITIONS and use of BUSINESS : . 5: r MACHINES. MRIL A ROST-CRRD TODAY TO DIRECTOR, HINKT O. PE4IODT SCHOOL, NORWOOD. MASS.. FOR FULL PARTICULARS. Specify ,o„r eRrIg ol carter. LIFE LONG PLACEMENT BUREAU [ I85] Remember the gathering of the steadies down by the gym at relaxations? BURK ' S SHOE STORE EDDIE ARMOUR ' S (343 WASHINGTON ST. BARBER SHOP NORWOOD, MASS. 635 Washington Street The Home of Buster Broivn Norwood, Mass. and Teen-Age Shoe. L. J. REARDON CO., INC. General Contractors Ellis Gardens Home Owners ' Association 741 STATE HIGHWAY NORWOOD, MASS. CONGRATULATIONS . . . GIRLS! from STANDARD AUTO GEAR CO. KARIN ' S KARIN ' S 2 BROADWAY KARIN ' S KARIN ' S NORWOOD, MASS. KARIN ' S Clothing and Everything Nice for Girls Walter J. Glynn, Sr. 1124 WASHHINGTON STREET Tel. NOrwood 7-2545 [ 186 ] We will never forget Ruth ' ie and her Des L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS ' ' Known wherever there are Schools and Colleges CLASS RINGS AND PINS Commencement Invitations — Diplomas — Personal Cards Club Insignia — Medals Trophies Represented by: Gene Manchester, Attleboro Office [ 187] Remember JO ' s Glad Rag song? NORWOOD TRIBUNE Compliments of the Norwood ' s Locally Owned NORWOOD LAW SOCIETY Newspaper ELLA ' S RESTAURANT TOWNE ' S EXPRESS ON PROVIDENCE TURNPIKE Route 1 at Norwood - West wood Line Daily Express Tel. NOrwood 7-0707 NORWOOD We Specialize in — WALPOLE DEDHAM All Kinds of Sea Foods BOSTON Steaks and Chops Southern Fried Chicken Tel. NOrwood 7-0792 Sandwiches, etc. [ 188 ] Remember the Michael Cotton Tail song sung by Danny C? If out J otttalt . . . IS MORE THAN A PICTURE WHEN YOU HAVE IT TAKEN BY PURDY Because our friendly and understanding photographers put you at your ease — so that the professional skill which completes the making of your portrait begins with the warm and natural personality that is you. Make your appointment now — and see! New England ' s Foremost Photographer PURDY 367 BOYLSTON STBEET, BOSTON 16, MASS. (near Arlington Street Church) Official Photographer, Norwood High School [ 189 ] ' HJAV- T IL V. -V . ■g . ' . « ■•■ . - t Remember how proud we were when our band, majorettes, and cheerleaders came marching down the field that first game? EXTRA ENGRAVINGS I. t llO ' 11 nhcv 1 rk fr tffl ur PHOTO -ENGRAVERS ROBERTS ENGRAVING. COMPANY UillWJJ.lt IMF. PHOTO- ENGRAVING 115 SAGAMORE STREET QUINCY 71, MASSACHUSETTS [ 190] Remember when the Eastern Mass. Student Council met on the Hill? 1955 VjearLoL . . . CREATED AND PRINTED LOCALLY BY OUR SKILLED UNION CRAFTSMEN REPRODUCING THE ORIGINAL IDEAS AND DESIGNS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS r orwood - rintina Co. ONE HUNDRED CENTRAL STREET NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS Jne Jvotne of LJiitinctiue j- rlnlinq [ 191 ] Remember Johnny and his hot scoops ? Werci eaucou f We wish to take this opportunity to thank the sponsors and advertisers who have helped us to finance this yearbook. At the same time, we wish to suggest to our fellow classmates and to all our friends who read this book that they patronize the stores listed in our advertising section. Yearbook advertising may reach a more limited audience than newspaper advertising, but it is much more permanent and much more handsomely displayed, and it will be read through the years by all of us who cherish this souvenir of happy high school days. THE EDITORS John Chervokas Lorraine Cavanaugh Stephen Oppenheim Barbara Bateman William Hanscom Virginia Peachey Claire Stepanowich Gary Brown FACULTY ADVISER Mrs. Florence Riley [ 192 ] rRR rcwaWMOTWTC S? JS Si SK?? :L LIBRARY set K f VA , KAKY . I CI 3S2 m ffl miiiiiiimiitiinHinA i ;« it i uit-ri , -i VWJff SJMfM fWa z V - I P mm iii n ' m IIP If A ' Ml V. Pr ' ;;,, ' :: ' iliiiiii IWiVI ii ' v ■w