Norwood High School - Tiot Yearbook (Norwood, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1956 volume:

££% £ mekeu 1i Qodfaahipalkbt Voofo ate bueiidi GUIDANCE OFFICE Senior High School Norwood, Mass. ridcfamfifiea me, Tupum kai, ome let ui nead. po eeao ict Our first steps faltering, our next taken with mounting assurance, we, the class of 1956, have gradually climbed to the first exalted place on the ladder of learning. With perseverance and determination, we have climbed steadily, round by round, keeping as our goal the attainment of wisdom, knowledge and a philosophy of life. With the realization that our success has been de- pendent upon establishing a firm foothold, we have ascended carefully, not into empty space, but upon the security of each step. The rungs on this lad- der of learning have been each book which has yielded to us the richness of its store. Although the art of reading is apparently becoming almost lost in the rush and bustle of this electronic age which has brought with it the new media of radio, television, and motion pictures, the magic of the printed word has lost none of its power. With the hope that through a revival of this art, we may utilize each rung on the ladder of learning to its fullest advantage, we have chosen BOOKS as the theme of our 1956 TIOT. We earnestly hope that you will forever cherish this product of our labors, and that it will always bring fondest memories of the genuine happiness enjoyed in your three years on the hill! We, the editors, present to you the last book of your carefree youth and the first book of your maturity. For books are more than books; they are the life, The very heart and core of ages past, The reason why men lived and worked and died, The essence and quintessence of their lives. + nitf a 7 Me 4 acuity Sent . etftotA, . -as- J -as? -J ' Pea odcf s4etve tyMtenfo Vt tde yiacU, s4ctivt€te Sft ifo i ty C(H€ Since our theme this year is BOOKS, it seems eminently fitting that the 1956 yearbook be dedicated to one who has done so much in encouraging youth to cultivate an appreciation of literature. His untiring efforts to make the Norwood School System one of the finest in the state, and his sincere interest in bettering education have made him an outstanding figure in our community. As with all dedicated individuals, only time can measure the value of his contributions, but we propose to do our small part in honoring him by dedicating the 1956 Yearbook to our Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Lincoln D. Lynch. J. J. D. SUPERINTENDENT LINCOLN D. LYNCH In the best books, great men talk to us, give us their most precious thoughts and pour their souls into ours. acultiL Here ' s an adventure! What awaits Beyond these closed, mysterious gates? Whom shall I meet, where shall I go? Beyond the lovely land I know? Above the sky, across the sea? What shall I learn and feel and be? Open, strange doors, to good or ill! I hold my breath a moment still Before the magic of your look. What will you do to me, book? 4d HU€l4t tflttO t SUPERINTENDENT LINCOLN D. LYNCH SCHOOL COMMITTEE Seated: Mrs. Hemman; Mr. Thompson; Miss Blanchot, Chairman; Mr. Lynch, Superintendent; Miss Syverson, Clerk. Standing: Mr. Cavanaugh, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Kiley. rfcUHiHi faatt t 10 PRINCIPAL CHARLES A. HAYDEN rfeUn U foaUott t ± MR. THOMAS J. ROCHE Director of Guidance Applied Chemistry — Biology Coach of J.V. Football MR. MARTIN OTJONNELL Submaster Vocational Science Commercial Geography MISS KATHRYN RYAN Dean of Girls Gracious Living MISS MARY CANNING Supervising School Nurse MISS JEAN M. CONNOLLY School Secretary II MISS LOUISE McCORMACK Chairman of Senior Advisors English MR. PRITCHETT A. KLUGH Chemistry, Biology Physics MISS RUTH M. Head of Math D F.T.A. Advisor Algebra GOW :p ' t. MISS MARGARET KENEFICK Business Training Shorthand Typewriting MR. JOHN A. SULLIVAN Biology Chemistry Photography Club Advisor MR. JOHN LEVITSKY Art Department Coach of J.V. Baseball MRS. FLORENCE RILEY French Latin Yearbook Advisor flcOtCO l s4ctvt4Wl4, MISS MARGUERITE ELLIOTT MR. JAMES A. DUNN Algebra Geometry English Chairman of Junior Advisors Head of History Department Social Studies MR. JOHN J. FLAHERTY English Hilltop Highlights Advisor Coach of Dramatics MR. JAMES J. GORMLEY Economics U.S. History Faculty Manager of Athletics MR. D. VINCENT KENEFICK World History U.S. History Problems of Democracy MISS MILDRED METCALF Latin French MISS MARY COUGHLIN Typewriting Stenography General Business Training 13 Soft om ie s4dviAo i4 MISS GRACE C. McGONAGLE Chairman of Sophomore Advisors Head of Commercial Department Business Subjects Staff Council MISS RUTH M. JOHNGREN Head of Foreign Language Department French Spanish Tennis Coach MISS CATHERINE A. COLEMAN English Staff Council MR. STANLEY C. FISHER Driver Education Sophomore Safety MR. EVERETT F. LEARNARD Head of Science Department Physics Chemistry Biology Visual Education Golf Coach MISS ELIZABETH O ' SULLIVAN Head of English Department English MR. HENRY F. FAIRBANK Algebra Geometry Vocational Mathematics jMi,! Vt . ; f .:;} 14 Sftec U s4ctvi4 vi4 MR. ORLANDO M. SCAFARI Head of Physical Education Department, Coach of Athletics MR. JOHN B. KELLEY School Treasurer, Bookkeeping, Consumers ' Mathematics, Voca- tional Mathematics, Commercial Law. MR. CLIFFORD H. WHEELER Director of Boys ' Vocational School. Mechanical Drawing MR. RAYMOND F. FLECK Music Director, Orchestra, Glee Club MISS MARY F. HUBBARD English, U.S. History, Student Council Advisor MR. LEWIE G. LUGTON Boys ' Vocational Shop MR. GEORGE FARNHAM Band Director Not Pictured MISS ERNA KILEY Physical Education MISS AGNES BRIDGES Head of Home Econom ics Department MISS LUCY STEELE Home Economics 15 TftcUnteHOHce MR. GEORGE F. FITZGERALD MR. EVERETT HUGHES i MR. JAMES CURRAN MR. THOMAS P. THORNTON 18 Ready. Willing, and Able Seni th Books! Books! Books! And we thank Thee, God For the gift of them, For the glorious reach And the lift of them, For the gleam in them And the dream in them, For the things they teach And the souls they reach, For the maze in them And the blaze in them, For the ways they open to us And the rays they shoot through us. 20 ' Zftetoty o£ Can, tye , at Tfaumad €f6, Our Sophomore Year ... We Open the Book of Our Memories. Ever so long ago, when we were very young, we looked up to the Senior High School students with awe and admiration, wondering if the day would ever come when we would be full-fledged members of the school on the hill. When in September of ' 53, that long awaited day arrived, we could hardly believe it. But here we were at Norwood High, officially known as Sophomores, anticipating three long years of fun, hard work, and memorable experiences. After our class officers were elected in October, we were very proud that we had chosen John Anderson as our President; Kathleen McGuff, Vice President; Jean Schaier, Secretary; Diana Laakso, Girls ' Treasurer; Paul Butters, Boys ' Treasurer; Marilyn Hutchings, Girls ' A.A. Representative; and Gerald Armstrong, Boys ' A.A. Representative. Later in the month, we held our first social gathering of the year, our Sophomore Party. The gymnasium was gaily decorated in the traditional fall colors. We had a variety of entertainers: Jean Schaier and Ann Mercier played selections on the piano; Judith Howard and Janice Johnson tap-danced; a very amusing pantomime skit was given with Joan Thompson, Elaine Johnson and Edward Maher taking the main parts; Bobby Schuller and his orchestra provided music for dancing, and everyone sang, danced, and made merry. The refreshments were delightful and a wonderful time was had by all. In December, we presented a Christmas assembly for the upper class members and the faculty. Our program consisted of Christmas songs, Bible readings, Yuletide poems and selections by our Sophomore Glee Club. We will never forget the beautiful ren- dition of Silent Night by Nancy Kilcup and Diane Strout. During the rest of the year, we remained very active in school activit ies and we had a hand in many of the important events that took place. In May, we elected Emilie Sullivan to represent us on the cheering squad during our Junior year Before we knew it, our Sophomore year had drawn to a close, and we found ourselves look- ing ahead with satisfaction to the fall of ' 54 and the next chapter in our lives at Norwood High. N. S. ' 56 Books are windows through which we may see the panorama of events, past, present, and future. OUR OFFICERS AS SOPHOMORES— Front: Butters, Hutchings, Armstrong. Rear: Laakso, Anderson, McGuff, Schaier. 21 [ « ■ 4 Wop k if 3 26 OUR CLASS OFFICERS AS JUNIORS Conley, Sastavickas, Foley, Hutchings, Laakso, Schaier, Butters OUR JUNIOR YEAR— Chapter Two of our Reminiscences. September 1954 crept in swiftly behind the fading skirts of August and it was time again to resume our High School days. To pilot us through our second important year on the Hill, we chose Coleman Foley our President; Marjorie Sastavickas, Vice-President; Jean Schaier, Secretary; Diana Laakso, Girls ' Treasurer; Paul Butters, Boys ' Treasurer; Marilyn Hutchings and Paul Conley, A.A. Representatives. In December, we received the Christmas gift of being the first class to wear the new, permanent class ring of Norwood High. We held our Junior Prom on the very rainy night of February 11th. In accordance with our theme song, Moonlight Serenade, the gym was transformed into a lovely ballroom, gaily decorated with streamers and silhouettes. The dance music, the filmy dresses, the lovely corsages, and romantic atmosphere of our Promenade made it an occasion to be long remembered and cherished by us all. Early in June, the Harvard Book was awarded to Timothy Lynch as the most out- standing boy in our class. Eleanor Stitt won the medal for excellence in History which is awarded annually to the Senior or Junior who excels in that subject. James Drurft- mey, John O ' Connor, and Richard Ellis were our capable representatives to Boys ' State. Meredith Marsh won first prize in the annual Chamber of Commerce Essay Contest. Shortly pafter the third term, the new honor-roll was posted for the first time. Those who received first honors were: Adele Antonitis, Mary Dowd, Cinda Eisnor, Ruth Flood, Elaine Johnson, Joanne Lipinsky, Timothy Lynch, Meredith Marsh, Olivia Russell, Nancy Sansone, Jean Schaier, Eleanor Stitt, Joan Thompson, Janice Young. Early in June we honored the graduating Seniors with the Class Day reception. Although there was, as always, a sad note in witnessing their departure, we never- theless happily anticipated the coming year with its many privileges and responsibili- ties. N.S. ' 56 Books are the treasured wealth of the ivorld, the fit inheritance of generations and nations. Se uo i (?fa4 tet uf OUR SENIOR YEAR— WE LINGER OVER THE LAST PAGES September 19, 1955. The day we had been waiting for. This was to be our year. We were now at the top of the ladder, we were Seniors and the V.I.Ps of Norwood High. Upon our return to school, we were surprised and pleased with the re-decorating that had been done during the summer. The soft pastels, pretty blues and greens, gave our school a new look and a lovelier interior appearance to conform with its outer beauty. After the first few chaotic weeks, we finally settled down with the anticipation of having a tremendously busy and exciting year. We again elected Coleman Foley as our President to pilot us through our last and most important year at the Hill Our other class officers were: Emily Sullivan, Vice- President; Frances Ryder, Secretary; Diana Laakso and Paul Butters, Treasurers; Marilyn Hutchings and Paul Conley, A. A. Representatives. The perseverance and never-say-die spirit of our football team were the main factors that made us so very proud of them. In the traditional Turkey Day game, the team, under the leadership of captains John Corbett and Richard Ellis, chalked up Norwood ' s fifth straight victory over Dedham by a score of 12 to 6. Our cheerleaders, Emilie Sullivan, Captain; Barbara Fruci, Marilyn Hutchings, Frances Ryder, Nancy Sansone, Marjorie Sasta- vickas, and Junior Leslie Novick deserve a big hand for the wonderful pep, energy and spirit they exhibited during the football season. November was also picture-taking time for Seniors. How can we ever forget how handsome our boys looked in their best suits and how lovely the girls were in their pretty sweaters and blouses? We presented our Class Play, Father Knows Best, on December 9th, in the Junior High Auditorium. Showers of praise fell to Nancy Kilcup, Donald Everberg, Joan Thompson, and John Anderson when the curtain came down at the end of the final act. The other cast members, Robert McLaughlan, Carole Rogan, Marcia Feeney, Bruce King, Eleanor Stitt, Meredith Marsh, Diana Laakso, and Roger McLeod rate an honorable mention for the excellent job they did in carrying out their roles. To Mr. Flaherty, we would like to express our thanks for his wonderful direction of our play. We know that it will be many a year before a play such as ours will be equaled. Captains John O ' Connor and Ralph Generazzo led our basketball team to second place in the Bay State League. Shortly after, John O ' Connor and Martin Kuperatz were selected to represent Norwood on the Bay State League All Star Team. Our hockey team, not to be outdone, had a glorious season at the Arena. We shall never forget Captains Michael Kelley and Coleman Foley and the wonderful sportmanship they displayed, or our other representatives on the All-Star Team, Paul Abely and Henry Valentinas. 27 Our operetta, A Waltz Dream, was presented on April 27th. It was a very timely love story, set in the magic land of Sylvania. The top roles were played by Nancy Kilcup, Donald Everburg, Lorna Hertzberg, Coleman Foley, Ann Merrier, Richard Ellis, Diane Strout, John Corbett, Enola Knapp, Paul McCready and Robert McLaughlan. Both Mr. Flaherty and Mr. Fleck deserve great credit for their untiring efforts to make the operetta the great success that it was. May 18th — the night of our Prom — a night never to be forgotten. The novel decorations, dreamy music, beautiful gowns and lovely corsages set a scene of romantic atmosphere, gaiety and merriment. Today, Class Day will be followed by banquet and graduation in all too rapid succession. Before we leave the hallowed halls of the hilltop school, we would like our principal, Mr. Hayden, our head advisor, Miss McCor- mack, all our Senior advisors, and the other members of the faculty who have borne with us for three long years, to know how deeply we appreciate their instruction, advice, and interest. We must express special words of praise to our president, Coleman Foley, to Timothy Lynch for his expert direction of the Student Council under Miss Hubbard ' s advisorship, to Mrs. Riley and the yearbook editors who labored long hours to make- our yearbook an exact pictorial account of our High School days. And now the Class of ' 56 departs, filled with happy memories of their high school days, confident in the future, and ready and willing to face its challenges. N. C. S. ' 56 ' Education begins the gentleman; but reading, good company and reflection must finish him. S293Q 28 NANCY SANSONE Class Historian 1956 OFFICERS— Senior Year They Steered Us Straight Butters, Laakso, Sullivan, Foley, Hutchings, Ryder, Conley The Big Ones in Our Book DRUMMEY Yearbook Editor FOLEY Senior Class President LYNCH Student Council President 29 - .- Abely, Paul Joseph clem 38 Railroad Avenue Junior Prom Committee; Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2; Intramural Basketball 1. 2, 3; Hockey 1. 2, 3. A good-looking versatile athlete . . . Hghthearted and easy- going; a welcome addition at a party. Allbee, Charles big ed 14 Sycamore St. Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee; Projection Club 1; Basketball 1. 2; Football 1, 2, 3. Tall and lanky . . . happy-go-lucky . . . would much rather drive around in his car than so to school. Alty, David Thomas dave 55 Monroe St. Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee; Football 1, 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3. Well-groomed appearance . . . a rugged competitor in football and hockey . . . likable personality. Anderson, Herbert William herbie 11 Victoria Circle Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 3; Photography Club 1; Golf 1; Bulletin Board Committee. One of the Hot Rod boys . . . car engines are no puzzle to this speedster . . . he loves motion. Anderson, John Alfred 24 Brierwood Lane Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Class Officer 1; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 3; Projection Club 2; Election Com- mission 3. A competent student . . . an excellent speaker . . . often seen cruising around in his yellow convertible. Antonitis. Adele Catherine del 8 Pleasant Place Hilltop Highlights 3; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Year- book Business Committee. Sweet and demure . . . meticulously ivell-groomed . . . Adele is quietly congenial. Armstrong, Gerald Robert jerry 189 Roosevelt Ave. Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class officer 1; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Commit- tee; Glee Club 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3. A mischievous personality . . . instigator of many hilarious antics . . . center of attraction. Auciello, Marie Ann ree 71 Highview Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee. Considerate and companionable . . . fortunate will be the business world when competent Marie steps into the picture. 30 ! ■: WW t F V; - -.,..«} Auretto, Anthony tony 21 St. George Ave. Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Senior Musicale; Baseball 1. 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1;- Intramural Basketball 1. 2, 3. Tall and ever-smiling . . . popular with everyone . . . a mainstay on the court and the diamond. Bagley, James Sumner jimmie 5 Stone Circle Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Class Day ' 55; Traffic Scpuad; Senior Musicale; Football Programs 3; Projection Club 1; Track 1. Scholarly and personable . . . goodnatured and friendly . . . an able track enthusiast. Balduf. Lois ' LO ' 121 Wilson Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Traffic Squad: Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Circulation Committee; Glee Club 1; FT A 1, 2, 3. Pert and pretty Lois ' s joie de -vivre has captured our hearts at N.H.S. . . . she ' s as merry as Christmas ana as unpredictable as the weather. Barron. Edward Chester sonny 20 Weld Ave. Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Basketball 1; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3. A carefree jokester . . . school is a minor issue to Sonny . . . basketball holds his attention. ■£- • ' Benjamin, Mary Catherine monnie 230 Lenox St. Sophomore Christmas Committee; Class Day ' 55; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1, 2; Halloween Party Committee 3; Peabody Prom Committee; Christmas Pageant 2, 3; Dancing Club 3. Captivating air, engaging smile, and a sprinkling of freckles add to the charm of this little hairdresser. Bennett. David Clyde dave 100 Vernon St. Sophomore Christmas Committee; Class Day ' 55; Class Play Cast; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Projection Club 1, 2, 3; Senior Musicale. Mountain-sized ... a member of the well-known boys ' quartette . . . rough and tumble in any sport. Benoit, Clifford cliff 42 Margaret St. Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1; Projection Club 1, 2; Track 1; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3. Big and amiable ... a sportsman who enjoys the wide ■ open spaces . . . a reliable worker and friend. Berglund, Louise Ellen luigi 596 Neponset St. Student Council 1; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Adver- tising Staff; Glee Club 1. 2, 3; Election Commission 2. 3; FTA 1, 2, 3. A tall, willowy figure always attractively attired ... a magnetic personality which has won her a host of friends. • t ■ - iwS   W 31 1 Bloom, Arlene Anne al 173 Roosevelt Avenue Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 2; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 3; Bulletin Board Committee. Mischievous and capricious . . . a word for any occasion Arlene can giggle at the most inauspicious times! Blumberg, Margaret Mary peggy 272 Nahatan Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Peabody Press Club; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Peabody Prom Committee; Christmas Sale 3; Christmas Pageant; Dancing Club 3. Carefree and loquacious, with eyes that dance; Peggy comes to school to pass the time away. Boardman, Dorcas Gay dorkie 73 Mylod Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Student Council 3; Assembly Committee 2, 3; Traffic Squad; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Co- Editor; Glee Club 1, 2; FT A. Admired for her outstanding ability in the classroom . . . never ostentatious . . . always ready with a helping hand . . . Dorcas is sure to succeed! Boone, William Henry billy 266 Nahatan Street Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Senior Musicale: Basketball; Golf 1, 2, 3; White Elephant Sale 3; Christmas Sale. A willing and able worker . . . an accomplished golfer . . . possesses an easy-going manner. I Bousman, Gloria Dawn glu and glum 123 Jefferson Drive Senior Musicale; Glee Club 2; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Sale; Step Party. Quick humor, full of fun, our expert baker is a good sport in everything. Brock, Thomas Peter red 102 Walnut Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee, Traffic Squad; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee; Senior Prom Com- mittee. A carrot-topped lad with a flair for mechanics . . . Tom rates high on everyone ' s list. Buckus, John Stephen johnny 34 Austin Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Hockey 3. Reserved and meditative . . . his thoughts tend to wander away from school . . . friendly toward everyone. Bunney, Elizabeth Ann liz 15 Plimpton Avenue Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 2; Class Play Com- mittee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3. Athletically inclined, Liz has won many friends tvith her sweet manner. 32 o Butters. Paul Xavier buff 19 Weld Avenue Sophomore Party Committ ee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Oficer 1, 2, 3; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 2; Intramural Basket- ball 1, 2, 3. A handsome lifeguard with a wonderful physique . . . an exceptional dancer . . . great potential on the gridiron. Carter, Sheila Ann dizzy 234 Codman Road Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Glee Club; Projection Club; Halloween Party Committee; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Sale. A jirst-rate Irish dancer . . . Sheila can be suave and sophisticated at times . . . loves to chatter. Caruso. Antoinette nettie 104 Railroad Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club; Class Day ' 55; Class Play Committee. This effervescent package of vitality bounced along the corridors at N.H.S. and right into our hearts. Charron, Alice Lorraine al 234 Vernon Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Traffic Squad; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Circulation Committee. ' 56 ' s top office girl . . . A ice ' s smooth complexion, slick figure, and spirited personality gladden both our eyes and our moods. Collins, Bernard bernie boom-boom 116 Richland Road Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Track 2; Intramural Basketball. Quiet and unobtrusive . . . neat appearance, nice eyes . . . always voices an intelligent opinion. Conley, James Patrick lefty 225 Railroad Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1: Intramural Basketball 1. 2. 3. A well-favored, amiable lad . . . gifted with the art of repartee . . . popular and persevering. Conley, Paul 97 Hill Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Officer 2, 3; Senior Musicale; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3. Effervescent smile . . . cheerleaders fascinate this likable young fellow. Connelley, Thomas tommy 209 Vernon Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Orches- tra 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Photography Club 1, 2, 3; Track 2. Well-mannered and neat . . . an amateur photographer and competent musician. 33 Connolly, Carolyn Ann carol 44 Elliott Street Sophomore Party Committee; Hilltop Highlights 2; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Ticket Seller 1, 2; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Typing Committee; Glee Club 1, 3. Sparkling and radiant eyes with a pleasing and attractive air . . . quiet and conservative in the class room, but we know better. Conrad, Allan Wayne 51 Plimpton Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Assembly Committee 3; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale. A sharp-witted student . . . clothes make this man out- standing . . . an enviable disposition. Corbett, John Edward, Jr. jack 227 Winter Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Graduation Usher ' 55; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Circula- tion Co-Editor; Basketball 1; Football 1, 2, 3, (Co-Captain I; Tennis 2, 3. A tall curly-haired athlete ... a demon on the gridiron . . . a keen sense of humor adds to his popularity. Cordo, Norma Frances 1281 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 1; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Typing Committee; Glee Club 1. A flair for clothes, natural curls, and a zest for living . . . who could ask for more? ■ m ! - Corsini, Patricia pat 6 Earle Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale. A newcomer in our midst, Pat has made her mark, as well as a great many friends, by her school spirit . . . we like her. Cronan, Richard Thomas ' dick 20 Warren Street Class Day ' 55; Traffic Squad; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Projection Club 1, 2; Football 2, 3. Intelligent and dependable . . . interested student . . . capable of expressing himself forcibly. Curran, Constance Margaret connie 235 Vernon Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 2, 3; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Glee Club 1, 3. Blessed with the gift of repartee . . . apt to tease . . . Connie ' s neat and efficient ways make us all sit up and take notice. Curran, Matthew Joseph matty 232 Nahatan Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 3; Football Dance Committee; . Glee Club 1. 2, 3; Football 2; Track 2; Intramural Basketball 3. Independent and outspoken . . . well-known for his bursts of temper . . . reckless but sincere attitude. 34 Curran. Patrick pat 57 Elliot Street Senior Musicale; Glee Club 3; Baseball 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2; Intramural Basketball 3; Tennis 2; Golf 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3. Long and lank . . . his sharp wit causes many laughs in homeroom . . . Pat is an ardent golfer. Cushman, Robert Henry bob 51 First Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Photography Club 1, 2, 3. An accomplished mathematician ... a whiz in photography . . . on the spot when help is needed. Del Signore, Loretta Mary retta 18 Austin Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Typ- ing Committee; Glee Club 1; Basketball 1. Flashing personality . . . vociferous at times . . . Loretta is always seen encompassed by her staunch friends. Devine, Margaret Ann peggy 908 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 1; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1. A diligent worker is Peggy . . . her sincere and steadfast manner seldom gives way to capricious moods. Devine, Patricia Elizabeth patty 163 Central Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Usherette at Senior Play; Glee Club 3. Patricia ' s nice complexion, fine figure, admirable fashion sense, and cordial ways make her an outstanding citizen at N.H.S. Dooney, Martin Thomas marty 85 Highview Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale. Quiet and conservative ... a subtle sense of humor . . . likable and unassuming. Dowd, Mary Elizabeth 176 Fulton Street Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Ticket Seller 1, 2; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Election Commis- sion 3; FTA. An attractive blue-eyed blonde ... a calm and competent scholar . . . possesses a colorful wardrobe to match her colorful personality. Doyle, Marie Ann 15 Cross Street Sophomore Party Committee; Assembly Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Com- mittee; Usherette at Senior Play. Fashionable in style and smile . . . always tactful . . . Marie spreads good will and inspires lasting friendship. 35 r V Drummey. James Joseph jim 41 Nichols Street Sophomore Party Committee; Traffic Squad; Senior Musi- cale; Boys ' State; Yearbook Co-Editor-in-chief; Football Programs 3; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3. Our top-Tioteer ' s imperturbable manner camouflages an hilarious wit and a perspicacious mind. Duquette. William Raymond ray 914 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Graduation Usher ' 55; Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 3; Senior Musicale. An unflurried disposition ... a good student . . . well- mannered and easy-going. Eckhardt. Margaret Louise peggy 16 Cedar Lane Senior Musicale; Band 1. 2. 3; Halloween Party Commit- tee; Peabody Prom Committee; Homeroom Rep. 2; Treas- urer 3; White Elephant Sale; Step Party. A conscientious worker and good school citizen. Peggy ' s titian hair glows. ElSNOR. ClNDA CINDA-PINDA 569 Neponset Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Musicale; Orchestra 2. 3; Band 1. 2. 3. A modest individualist with a subtle sense of humor and a roguish smile . . . scholastically adept, artistically skillful. ri . Ellis. Richard dick 88 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Graduation Usher ' 55; Boys ' State; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Football 1. 2, 3, Co-Captain; Track 1, 2, 3; Tennis 2, 3. A tower of strength on the gridiron humor . . . frank in his opinions. rollicking sense oi Everburg. Donald don 19 Saunders Road Graduation Usher 55; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Art Co-Editor; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Track 2, 3. Tall and sturdily built ... a capable student . . . his melodious voice is well-known . . . he ' s artistic, too, and a good actor. Farrar. Andrew andy 92 Sumner Street Class Day ' 55; Senior Musicale; Parents ' Night; September Picnic Committee; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Sale. A mischievous appearance ... a steady and apt worker . . . always enjoys a practical joke. Feeney, Marcia marsh 408 Prospect Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Traffic Squad; Tick et Seller 2, 3; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Glee Club 1, 3. Gracious manner, friendly eyes, and a pleasing voice . . . Marcia is usually gay, sometimes pensive. 36 Fennessey. Carol Alice chickadee 7 Pleasant Street Student Council 1, 2. 3; Student Council Officer 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Halloween Party; Parents ' Night; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Sale; Step Party. The well-chosen president of Peabocly, Carol has proven herself worthy of this position. Fitzpatrick. Richard Noll Fitz 53 Pond Street, Canton Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 3; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale. A stahvart, energetic lad ... a pleasant personality . . . his opinion is valued in any discussion. Flaherty. Claire Ann clooney 106 Dean Street Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1. 2; Peabody Prom Commit- tee; Parents ' Night; White Elephant Sale; Step Party 1. 2. Friendly to all, unselfish in every way, Claire has won the favor of many . . . she is welcomed in every group. Flansbury. Joan Catherine joanie 465 Nahatan Street Peabody Press Club; Senior Musicale; Peabody Prom Committee; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Sale 3; Dancing Club 3. A writer of the school column, Joan ' s quite a Peabody Personality herself . . . she will soar to great heights some day in the business world. Flood Ruth Elizabeth betsy 304 Railroad Ave. Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Ticket Seller 2. 3; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Glee Club 1. 3. Delightful and delovely . . . enchantingly aloof . . . silently sagacious . . . Ruth both laughs and blushes easily. Foley. Coleman Coley 12 Cypress St. Student Council 1, 2. 3; Assembly Committee 2, 3; Traffic Squad; Class Officer 2, 3; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Baseball 1; Hockey 1, 2. 3. Our enterprising and capable class Prez . . . has a peculiar aversion to red lights during hockey season . . . an articulate leader. Frost, Roy jack 47 Chapel Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Band 2; Basket- ball 1. Clean-cut appearance . . . popular with the opposite sex . . . an able chauffeur. Fruci, Barbara Joan barb 28 Shaw Street Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 1, 2; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Cheerleader; Football Dance Committee. This brunette doll inspires the Norwood boys to victory . . . Barb ' s pretty, petite, and pixyish. 37 Galusha, Beverly bev 182 Richland Road Senior Musicale 3; Peabody Writer 3; Basketball 3; Tennis 3; Peabody Prom; White Elephant Sale 3; Christmas Sale 3. Limpid brown eyes enhance the appearance of this gentle procrastinator who is constantly on the go. Galvin, Sally Winifred sal 139 Hill Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Senior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 1, 2; Senior Musicale; Usherette at Senior Play; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. Garrulous but agreeable . . . Sally ' s gaiety sometimes changes quickly to a melancholy mood. Generazo, Ralph John radar 63 Heaton Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Base- ball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3. One of our better known athletes . . . Ralph excels in basketball and baseball . . . girls have a great fascination for this lad. Giovannucci, Marilyn Ann mal 50 Washington Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Student Council 1, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Class Play Com- mittee; Senior Musicale; Band 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2. Exquisite brown eyes . . . delicately tinted complexion . . . Mal will be a fine prize for some lucky man. Goonan, Richard Thomas dick 462 Nahatan Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee; Basketball 1; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 3; Tennis 2. A well-proportioned, powerful athlete, outstanding on the gridiron . . . finds humor in every situation. Gori, CONNIE Constance Elizabeth 26 East Monroe Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Photography Club 1. Connie ' s keen sense of humor stirs up many pranks and a good time results for all . . . constantly seen with Carol. Greaney. Margaret peggie ' 474 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Peabody Projection Club 3; Halloween Party Committee; Peabody Prom; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Sale. A ray of sunshine, Peggy ' s shining tresses are envied by all . . . Reinetle is her constant companion. Greenwood, Donald John sid 25 High Street Student Council 2, 3; Student Council Officer; Class Day ' 55; Traffic Squad; Class Play Committee; Senior Musi- cale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Election Commission 3. Calm and unruffled of mien ... a serious and efficient young man . . . enjoys all, enjoyed by all. 38 1 Grethe. Diane m 22 Fifth Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Musicale; Peabody Prom; Christmas Sale. Quiet and serious, Diane ' s neat appearance and tranquil nature make her an asset to any group. Groh. Gerald 328 Railroad Avenue Sophomore Par ty Committee; Senior Musicale; Baseball 1: Football 1; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3. A brisk walk and an ajjable disposition are easily recog nized attributes . . . someday Joe will manage a string of theaters. JOE LILY Grover, Lillian 481 Nahatan Street Class Day ' 55; Glee Club 1, 2; Bulletin Board Committee 1, 2, 3; Peabody Prom 1, 2; White Elephant Sale; Christ- mas Sale; Christmas Pageant; Fashion Show. Adequate in every situation,- fierhaps Lillian will be the first to walk down the middle aisle. BABS Gugliotta, Barbara 5 Lawndale Road Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Ticket Seller 1; Senior Musicale; Peabody Prom Committee; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Sale. Dark-haired and petite . . . always eager to help us with our problems . . . Barb ' s happy disposition is well-known. Hauck, Donald don 40 Maple Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee. Tactiturn but pleasant ... a good student ... a friend in need and a friend indeed. Hennessey, Maurita Anne maur 79 Winslow Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale: Band 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1. Friendly but sometimes caught in a far-away mood . . . Maurita inclines towards things musical. Hertzberg, David Carl dave 51 Prospect Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Projection Club 1. Serious-minded but with a nice, friendly smile . . . Dave is constantly trying to get ahead. Hertzberg, Lorna Elizabeth hertz 51 Prospect Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; FTA. A superb dancer . . . Lorna has a sparkle in those flashing eyes that are both mischievous and flirtatious. -• ' • ) 39 Mi Hoar, Jane Frances janie 70 Adams Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Clee Club 3; Basketball 2, 3. Twinkling eyes and an impish grin are the trademarks of this cute coquette. Homer, Joseph joe 83 Concord Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 3; Senior Musicale; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Football 1; Bulletin Board Committee 2, 3. Good-natured Joe takes everything in stride . . . retiring in the presence of girls . . . baseball is his first love. Hubbard, Robert Arthur hub 25 Hill Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Foot- ball Dance Committee; Sophomore Party Committee. A good worker ... a real competitor in anything he undertakes . . . an enviable disposition. Hughes, Gerald Everett jerry 12 First Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Assembly Committee 3; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 3. Blond and rugged ... a big gun on the gridiron . . . popular with everyone. Hutchings, Marilyn mal 28 Hawthorne Street Sophomore Party Committee; Class Day ' 55; Traffic Squad; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Ticket Seller 1, 2; Senior Musicale; Cheerleader; Football Dance; Glee Club 1, 2. Chic cheerleader ... a diminutive doll with an adorable smile . . . Mal can ivind them around her little finger. Jazukievis, Rosalie rose 38 Austin Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Ticket Seller; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. The roller skating rink is this girl ' s alma mater . . . singing and skating are more appealing than homework. Johnson, David dexter 8 Morse Ave. Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Photography Club 1, 2; Golf 3. Dex is another Drug Store Cowboy . . . can always find time for a practical joke . . . a smoothie on the dance floor. Johnson, Elaine Beatrice Lainey 28 Saunders Road Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 1; Assembly Committee 1, 2. 3; Traffic Squad; Senior Musicale; Year- book Circulation Committee; Photography Club 1; FTA 1, 2, 3. Blonde and demure . . . Elaine is equipped with abundant grey matter and a winning smile. 40 Johnson, Elizabeth betty 4 Day Street Glee Club 1, 2; Parents Night 1, 2; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Sale; Peabody Press Club; Christmas Pageant. Popular, friendly, co-operative . . . an excellent seamstress and fine designer . . . all this and brains, too. Johnson, Janice jan 107 Wilson St. Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Band 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3. Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue is our dexterous majorette . . . although inclined to taciturnity, Jan isn ' t left behind when there ' s fun in the air. Kane, Margaret Ann margie 65 Phillips Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Circulation Committee; Band 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2. This baton-twirling colleen is a real treasure . . . Margie ' s loaded with personality and has all the qualities of a lady . . . she ' s cute, too. Joseph, Richard dick 84 Chapel Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee; Glee Club 1; Football 3; FTA. A dark-haired lad with an out-going personality ■ ■ ■ his interests lie in a certain undergrad. Kelley, Michael Joseph mike 30 Rock Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Graduation Usher ' 55; Senior Musicale; Football 1, 2; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Track 1; Golf 2. A proficient athlete is this stubby-haired individual . . . Mike is hot stuff on ice. Keohane, Gerald Anthony cokey 414 Prospect Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale. Cute, with a nice complexion ... a charter member of the Hot Rodders . . . an out-sized sense of humor. I Kilcup, Nancy Elizabeth nan 43 Saunders Road Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Circulation Committee; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. A blithe and blushing blonde, with a singing voice as sweet as her own personality and visage. King, Bruce Gerald 28 Shattuck Road Sophomore Party Committee; Assembly Committee 2, 3; Traffic Squad; Class Play Cast; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Projection Club 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3; FTA. A poised, ivell-rounded disposition . . . mathematician . . . tennis is one of his 41 ( a quick-witted many hobbies. King. Valerie Florence 153 Nahatan Street Assembly Committee 1, 2, 3; Ticket Seller 1. 2; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Circulation Com- mittee; Orchestra 2, 3; Band 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Bulletin Board Committee. Vol ' s an aspiring dramatic actress who lias what it takes . . . always in style with that added dramatic touch to her ivardrobe. Knapp, Enola Arline nola 32 Oolah Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Projection Club 3; Basketball 1; Halloween Party Com- mittee 1, 2; Peabody Prom Committee 3; White Elephant Sale 3; Christmas Sale; Senior Musicale. Always in there pitching, pint-sized Enola has a smile for everyone . . . with an especially big one for Charlie. Kosiba, Shirley Jane shirl 30 Oolah Ave. Junior Prom Committee; Class Officer 3; Projection Club; Halloween Party Committee 1, 2; Peabody Prom Committee 3; Parents ' Night; White Elephant Sale 3; Christmas Sale 3. With an exquisite voice and a determined attitude, Shirley will make a fine secretary for some lucky executive. Kurzman, Marilyn lyn 37 Ellis Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Band 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Bulletin Board Committee. School is necessary evil for this pretty majorette . ■ . there ' s always a good time to be found when Mai ' s around. m Laakso, Diana di 31 Pleasant St. Student Council 1; Assembly Committee 1, 2; Junior Prom; Traffic Squad; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising; Election Commis- sion 1, 2, 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3. The charm and grace of a goddess . . . ever ready with a cheerful smile . . . Diana ' s pageboy is the envy of many girls at N.H.S. Legare, Gail Kathryn rusty 8 Howard- Ave. Attleboro Class Day ' 55; Bulletin Board Committee; Peabody Prom Committee; Press Club; Fashion Show. Auburn hair and turned-up nose make Gail a rival of Susan Hayward . . . her poise and neat appearance will carry her far. Lipinsky, Joanne Theresa lollypop 68 Heaton Ave. Sophomore Party Committee; Assembly Committee 3; Class Day ' 55 ; Glee Club 1 ; Basketball 1 ; Peabody Prom Com- mittee; White Elephant Sale 3; Christmas Sale 3. A good listener, rather reticent . . . neither boasts nor seeks limelight . . . Joanne enjoys her friends and a good joke. Logan, Irene Ann rene 86 Hill St. Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Student Council 3; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale. Ebullient good spirits combined with generosity and reliability are the qualities which make Irene a true friend. 42 Long. Virginia Lucille ginny 23 Allen Road Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Usherette at Senior Play 3; Halloween Party Committee; White Elephant Sale 3; Christmas Sale. Willing to try, eager to help, and ready to work; Gini ' s contagious laugh is welcome on any occasion. Lorusso, Donald David donny 72 Heaton Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Assembly Committee; Junior Prom Committee Senior Musicale. Friendly and co-operative . . . his willingness to lend a hand brings him many friends. Luce. Robert George bob 17 Oxford Road Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Foot- ball Dance Committee. Quiet-mannered and neat . . . has a rugged outdoor look; friendly and enterprising. Lukow, Joanne Frances jo 423 Thurston Street, Wrentham Senior Musicale; Halloween Party Committee; Peabody Prom Committee; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Sale; Dancing Club. Athletically inclined, Joanne ' s gracious and understanding manner have won her many friends on the hill. Lutes, Mary Jane jen 11 Hoyle Street Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 3. A connoisseur of fine foods . . . Lady Luck smiled when this amiable lass came to N.H.S. Lynch, James jimmie 59 Winslow Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1; Football 1, 2; Track 1, 2. 3; Intramural Basketball 1, 2. Possesses a glint in his eye which portends mischief . . . his humorous outlook on life lightens our days. Lynch, Joseph Christopher joe 126 Monroe Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Senior Prom Committee; Projection Club 1; Senior Musicale. A fun-loving giggler with a heart of gold . . . a popular music fan. Lynch, Timothy Thomas tim 21 Florence Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council President 3; Student Council 1, 2; Graduation Usher ' 55; Senior Musi- cale; Bulletin Board Committee. Competent and sagacious is this versatile young man . . . he has an excellent vocabulary and a dynamic personality. 43 BSBs Macari. David James fats 1401 Washington Street Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club; 1, 2. 3; Intramural Basketball 2; Baseball Manager 1; Basket- ball Manager 2; Track Manager. 2. A new member of our class . . . a jovial, fun-loving originator oi hil arious antics. MacEachern, Richard dick 59 Bruce Road Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Intramural Basketball 2. 3; Football Manager 2. Pint-sized bundle oi dynamite ... a faithful friend . . ■ Dickie goes for a certain undergrad. MacLeod. Roger Christopher mac 176 Vernon Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale. Conscientious and hard working . . . scientific matter holds his interest . . . very likely to succeed. Maher. Edward Thomas teddy 42 Winfield Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Track 1, 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2; Golf 3. Wonderful personality ... a winning smile and a keen sense of fun . . . hockey is his great hobby. m Marsh. Meredith Ann merri 8 Cambridge Road Sophomore Party Committee; Assembly Committee 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Class Play Cast; Yearbook Co-Editor-in-Chief; Chamber of Commerce Essay Winner 2; Football Programs 3. A versatile and vibrant personality . . . endowed with the faculty of attaining proficiency in anything she endeavors. Martin, Deborah Sue debbie 31 Sumner Street Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 3. This flirtatious Yellow Rose of Texas ' is a new and prized member of the class oi ' 56 . . . Debbie ' s cute accent and vivacious spirit have won our hearts. McCarthy, Francis Xavier fran 131 Winslow Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Track 1. 2, 3. A hustler in football and baseball with a wonderful com- petitive spirit . . . enjoyed by everyone (except Dedham). McCarthy, Ross 26 George Street Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee; Senior Prom Committee. Industrious and agile . . . bowling is his favorite sport . . . his booming laugh is easily recognized. 44 901 pw McCready. Paul Thomas 85 Concord Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christina? Com- mittee; Class Day ' 55; Senior Musicale; Baseball 1. 2. 3. Strongly allrarterl to the fair sex and vice-versa . . . an appealing disposition . . . atlept on the pitching mound. McDonald. Jacqueline jackie 33 Howard Street Sophomore Party Committee: Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee: Class Day ' 55; Yearbook Advertising Staff: Usher- ette at Senior Play. School is a sour apple in this attractive lass ' s pie. but she surprises us with occasional seriousness . . ■ Those twinkling eyes gire away her flirtatious spirit. McElwee. Donald Bruce 20 Berwick Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale: Yearbook Circulation Committee. Well-coordinated and agile . . . has a scientific turn of mind . . . radiates good nature. McGuff. Kathleen Frances kathy 340 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee: Junior Pn.m Committee; Class Day ' 55; Senior Prom Committee: Senior Musicale. Slender, stylish, sprightly ... a cute blonde with a cute smile . . . Kathy ' s effervescent personality raises our spirits. McLaughlan. Robert Bruce bob 165 Vernon Street Sophomore Party Committee: Sophomore Christmas Com- mittee; Senior Prom Committee: Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. A clean-cut. good looking blonde . . . dependable and eiiicient ... a pleasant harmonious voice. Mellaly. Dorothy Louise - ' dotti 31 Hillshire Lane Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Orchestra 1. 2. 3; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; FTA; Basketball 1, 2. 3; Band 1. 2. 3. A happy-go-lucky miss who loves to chatter . . . beware when she ' s behind that wheel! Mercier, Ann Stella mickey 184 Vernon Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Traffic S(|uad; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Orchestra 3: Ticket Seller 1. A proficient pianist ... a bit of a tease . . ■ Mickey ' s vibrant personality would make any movie starlet turn green. Michienzie. Frank Joseph mitch 12 Franklin Street Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Baseball 1. 2. 3: Track 2. 3; Intramural Basketball 3. This amiable, dark-haired lad is popular with everyone . . . Mitch really shines in baseball. 45 - . . rm Miller, Richard Arthur rick 18 Linden Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Orches- tra 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3. A capable man where mechanical things are concerned ... a member of the band whom we couldn ' t do ivilhout. Morse. Emory Theodore em 35 Plimpton Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Senior Musicale; Foot- ball Dance Committee; Intramural Basketball 1. 2. A sharp-witted customer . . . has a quiet but winning way about him . . . positive in his views . . . toujours gai. Moynihan, John Francis mush 422 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1; Baseball 1; Football 1; Hockey 2, 3. Weil co-ordinated and well poised . . . an independent nature ... a pleasant disposition attracts many friends. Mullane, Carole Ann 426 Prospect Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 2, 3; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3. Amiable and good-natured ... a bright personality perpet- ually glowing. Mulloy, Donna Mary 222 Codman Road Class Day ' 55; Glee Club 1, 2; Bulletin Board Committee; Peabody Prom Committee; Fashion Show. Stately and aloof, Donna attracts much attention with her trim figure and carefully chosen clothes. Mulvehill, Joan Marie joni 75 Sixth Street Sophomore Party Committee; Ticket Seller; Senior Mus- icale; Halloween Party Committee; Peabody Prom Commit- tee; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Sale. Well-chiseled features and a cute figure make Joanie our pride and joy. Munson, Gail Ann ducky 26 Howard Street Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Cir- culation Committee; Football Dance Committee; Glee Club 1, 2. Quiet, but friendly . . . dependable and reliant . . . Gail ' s self-confident manner relaxes those around her. Naughton, Kevin Robert 21 North Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Assembly Committee 3; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale. A curly-haired, even-tempered lad ... a skillful hockey player . . . an amiable personality. 46 V Newark. Roland Stephen babe 389 Nahatan Street Graduation Usher ' 55; Traffic Squad; Senior Musicale; Football 1; Track 1; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Golf 2, 3; Bulletin Board Committee. A nice physique, adept at hockey and golf — popular with everyone, especially a certain cheerleader. Nyborn. Constance Genevieve connie 6 Stone Circle Senior Musicale; Glee Club; White Elephant Sale; Christ- mas Sale. Persevering in her endeavors, Connie is known for her endless energy. O ' Brien. Frederick Robert fred 76 Hill Street Sophomore Party Committee; Orchestra 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Photography Club; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale. An exceptional student . . . well-mannered and industrious . . . an ardent and accomplished musician. O ' Connor, John jocko 457 Washington Street Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Boys ' State; Football Dance S unmittee; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3. Rugged appearance ■ . . quiet manner . . . at ease with everyone ... a hustler in football and basketball ... a good student. O ' Donnell, William Patrick willie 78 Ridgewood Drive Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1; Baseball 2; Football 1. 2, 3. A stocky, congenial lad . . . Willie enlivens many a class with his humorous remarks. O ' Keeffe. Peter Donald pete 32 Cranmore Road Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Golf 2, 3. A good student with a knack for mathematics . . . Pete enjoys the outdoors and fishing. ..MT- f Oliver, Mary Elizabeth may 23 Monroe Street Glee Club 1, 2; Parents ' Night 1. 2; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Sale; Step Party, Senior Musicale. Mary ' s fabulous smile makes for pleasant times . . . She ' s an attentive listener and an even better talker. Ostrom, Raymond Richard ray 434 Prospect Street Sophoriiore Christmas Committee; Assembly Committee 3; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale. A vigorous constitution . . . frequently seen with the fairer sex . . . an unchanging attitude of friendliness. 47 Oszajca, John Paul jack 402 Washington Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Art Co-Editor; Photography Club 1, 2, 3. The boy with the artistic touch, whether with a pen or mechanic ' s tools . . . his talent will lead him far. Paclhofer, Janet Louise 178 Brook Street Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1, 3: Basketball 2; Halloween Party Committee; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Sale. An independent lass, Janet is an outstanding person never to be forgotten. Paquin, Reinette Noella rennie 81 East Cross Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller; Senior Musicale; Glee Club; White Elephant Sale 3. An efficient stenographer . . . Reinette has the ability to put everyone at ease ivhen she ' s around. Patten, Bernard Joseph bumpy 787 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Student Council 2; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musi- cale; Glee Club 1; Intramural Basketball 1; Hockey 2, 3. Blithe and buoyant . . . a carefree cheerful attitude . . a capable hockey player. Pattison, Richard Maynard dick 693 Pleasant Street, Weymouth, Mass. Class Day ' 55; Senior Musicale; September Picnic Commit- tee; Parents ' Night; Christmas Sale. Pleasant and reliable . . . his sociable disposition is his calling card ivherever he goes. Piper, Patricia Grace pat Birch Road Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1; Parents ' Night; Peabody Prom Committee. Our answer to Audrey Hepburn, Pat is a rare beauty . . . Her pixie-like features will be on the cover of Glamour some day. Pye, Denise Ruth den 66 Phillips Ave. Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Football Programs, 1, 2; Usherette at Senior Play. A charming coquette with lovely long locks . . . darling dimples . . . that angelic expression doesn ' t mask her rascality. Rogan, Carole Ann carolli 219 Walpole Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 1, 2; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Typing Committee. Convulsive laughter is the only warning that Carole is on her way, ivhich simply means that there is fun to be had. 48 p[ s . Rogers, Charlene Anne charlie 577 Washington Street, Canton Peabody Co-operative; Glee Club 1, 2; Peabody Prom Com- mittee; Parents ' Night; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Pageant 3; Fashion Show 2, 3; Homeroom Representative 3. Always looking on the bright side, Charlene possesses humor in abundance . . . she ' s our ambassador of good will. Rombola. Edward Francis eddie 1000 Washington Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Assembly Committee 1; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1. Well-known for his endless collection of stories . . . Eddie can usually be found at Smoker ' s Bluff Ross, Karl 59 Highland Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Orchestra 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3. A husky, nimble-wilted lad . . . proficient in mathematics . . . never-failing good nature. Rowe. Paul 26 Third Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Baseball Manager 1; Football Manager 1. A conscientious sports manager . . . quiet and unobtrusive . . . well-liked throughout the school. Russell. Olivia Jane ollie 1 37 Cottage Street Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 3; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Ticket Seller 1, 2; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Art Co-editor; Glee Club 1. 3; Basket- ball 2, 3; FTA. An artistic lass . . . Ollie ' s vivid coloring and effulgent personality make her easy to look at and nice to have around. Ryder, Frances Dorothea frannie 176 Dean Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Traffic Squad; Class Officer 3; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Cheerleader. Able and agile cheerleader . . . perfect figure, pleasing countenance . . . Frannie ' s well-deserving of her popularity. DAVE Sanders, David 20 Florence Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Graduation Usher ' 55; Traffic Squad; Se nior Prom Com ' - mittee; Senior Musicale. A good-woking Colonial Boy ... a serious-minded stu dent . . . ahvays willing to lend a hand. Sansone, Nancy 878 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council Officer 2; Assembly Committee 1. 2, 3; Hilltop Highlights 2; Traffic Squad; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff; Foot- ball Programs 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader; Senior History; FTA. Miss Personality Plus of ' 56 . . . talented and dependable . ■ . mischievous gleam in those alluring dark eyes . . . she ' s one of our pretty cheerleaders, too. 49 Santoro, Charles charlie 38 Sunset Ave. Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 3; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee. Carefree and jovial ... a skilled swimmer and outdoorman . . . should be a successful businessman. Sastavickas, Marjorie May margie 4 Ridgewood Drive Student Council 2; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Traffic Squad; Class Officer 2; Senior Musicale; Cheer- leader; Band 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3. Potential contender for the Miss Universe crown . . . don ' t let those good looks fool you, she ' s got brains as well as beauty. Sawyer, Jean Louise jeanie 53 Fales Street, Franklin Class Day ' 55; Senior Musicale; Glee Club; Halloween Party; Parents ' Night; Christmas Pageant 3; Dancing Club 3; Press Club 2. Her trademark is pep and energy . . . Jean will make a fine beautician some day. Schaier, Jean Lorraine jeanie 245 Walpole Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Graduation Usher ' 55; Traffic Squad; Class Officer 1, 2; Yearbook Editorial Staff; Glee Club 1, 2; FTA President 3; Senior Musicale. Jean ' s sweet and charming personality brings sunshine and light to the classroom . . . good reason why gentlemen prefer blondes. Schuller, Robert Godfrey ' bob 142 Vernon Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Musicale; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Band 3; Projection Club 1. The Gene Krupa of N.H.S. . . . Bob ' s musical talent adds much to any gathering. Slaney, Frederick fred 22 Oolah Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee. Nonchalant and easy going . . . an expert fisherman . . . school is a secondary issue with Fred. Skeans, Elizabeth Ann betty 18 Morse Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 1; Hilltop Highlights 3; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Typing Committee. This bewitching blonde bubbles over with enthusiasm and conviviality . . . Betty ' s smart ivardrobe is expertly dis- played on her fine figure. Shackley, George Arthur dewey 1 Kingsbury Drive Class Day ' 55; Parents ' Night; White Elephant Sale 1. 2. 3; Christmas Sale 2, 3. An accomplished chel . . . clever but modest . . . likeable -:r and affable. 50 -sS5 ' } - ■■■. Smith. Cyril Klemence cy 587 Pleasant Street Sophomore Party Committee: Peabody Co-operative Officer; Peabody Prom Committee; Parents ' Night; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Sale. An earnest student . . . possesses the gift of saying the right thing at the right time. Smith. Joan Marie 98 Highview Street Senior Prom Committee; Glee Club 1, 2; Peabody Prom Committee 2; Christmas Sale 1. 2, 3. Interested in others, Joan is very jeminine . ■ ■ her care- free air attitude makes her an amusing companion. Snider, Linwood Frank lin 196 Washington Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Football 1: Graduation Usher ' 55. Reserved and mild-mannered ... a faithful swain . . . well-known and liked at Garner ' s soda bar. Stitt. Eleanor Frances 777 Neponset Street Hilltop Highlights 2; Traffic Squad; Class Play Cast; Senior Musicale; Tennis 2, 3. One of the more cultured members of our class ■ ■ . Eleanor is capable, conscientious, and dependable. Stonis, Joseph Stanley joe 87 Sumner Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale. Tall and husky . . . enjoys rugged competition . . . a good man to have around. Stravinski, Dorothy Joan dottie 32 Press Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Business Committee; Football Dance Committee; Glee Club 1; Bulletin Board Committee. A tall blonde noted for her keen sense of humor and hearty laugh . . . school is not her main interest. Strout, Diane Linda di 115 Vernon Street Sophomore Party Committee; Assembly Committee 2. 3; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Circulation Committee; Glee Club 1, 2. 3. Sparkling complexion, warm brown eyes . . . Miss Cover Girl of ' 56 . . . Diane ' s enthusiasm and sincerity have won her friends even from alar. Stupak, Irene Veronica vicky 15 Cottage Street Peabody Press Club; Glee Club 2; Peabody Prom Com- mittee; Parents ' Night; Christmas Sale; Step Party. Tall and stately, Irene is always cooking up little sur- prises for her many friends . . . she loves a joke. 51 . , vw .  Sudlows, Edna Mae feathers 10 Johnson Place Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Ticket Seller; Senior Musicale; Halloween Party Committee 1; Peabody Prom Committee; White Elephant Sale. Gay and carefree, Edna well knows how to adorn her f igure becomingly . . . her smile brightens any classroom. Sullivan, Emily emm 159 Spruce Road Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Officer 3; Ticket Seller 1; Senior Musicale; Cheer- leader 2, 3; Glee Club 1. 2. Our popular head cheerleader with a fashionable wardrobe always becoming to her nice figure . . . Emm ' s got personality and Paul, too. Sullivan, Nancy nan ' 37 Press Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Student Council Officer 3; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Band 1, 2, 3: Election Commission 3. A halo of golden hair, a sweet smile, and that extra some- thing makes Nancy a darling majorette. Sutherland, Shirley shirl 40 Hill Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Student Council 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Traffic Squad; Senior Musicale; Football Programs 2, 3; Election Commission 3. Bouncy blonde brimming over with youth and vigor ... re- freshingly unsophisticated . . . always adorably dressed. Swanson, Priscilla cil 239 Sheridan Street, North Easton Senior Musicale; Halloween Party Committee; White Ele- phant Sale; Christmas Sale; Peabody Prom Committee. Earnest and efficient, Cil will be tops either in tht business world or Iwmemaking for Richie. Taylor, Margaret Ann margie 346 Lenox Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale. A muffled giggle, then peals of laughter are Margie ' s warn- ings that mischief is afoot . . . she ' s a friend worth having. S Theall, John Joseph jack 121 Rock Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Student Council 1, 2; Senior Musicale! Yearbook Advertis- ing Co-Editor Good looking with a nice personality . . . poised and versatile . . . especially enjoyed by the girls. Thomas, Pauline Ann paulie 25 Lydon Street Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Ticket Seller 1, 2; Class Play Commit- tee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Business Committee; Glee Club 1, 3; Election Commission 3; Traffic Squad. Ever ready to assist in school projects . . . Pauline possesses gleaming locks and a winning personality. 52 ( , fc Thompson, Alan Charles butterball 70 Prospect Street Class Day ' 55; Halloween Party Committee; Parents ' Night; White Elephant Sale 2, 3; Christmas Sale 2, 3; Senior Musicale. Agreeable and cordial . . . Alan ' s desire is to become a chef, something which should come easily to him. Thompson, Joan jo-jo 43 Chickering Road Sophomore Christmas Committee; Traffic Squad; Class Play Cast; Yearbook Circulation Committee; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1. 2; Election Commission 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3. Ready, willing and able both athletically and scholastically . . . an amiable and easy manner plus a contagious smile. Thurber, Ann 60 Pond Street, Natick Senior Musicale; Glee Club 1, 2; Bulletin Board Commit- tee; Prom Committee; White Elephant Sale 1, 2, 3; Christmas Sale 1, 2, 3; Christmas Pageant; Fashion Show. This quiet Miss has had her share of bad luck but she always manages to come up smiling. Tilton, Daniel Joseph digby 89 Hill Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Hockey Manager 3. A laughing, humorous lad . . . finds pleasure in everything . . . life is a bowl oj cherries to Danny. Toomey, Paul 3 Kenwood Drive Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale. Neat and conservative . . . at ease with the world . . . has definite views on everything. Tracey, Arthur John art 415 Winter Street Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee; Baseball 1. 2, 3; Track 2, 3; Football 1, 2. 3. A versatile athlete . . . shines on the gridiron, court and diamond . . . Art has a passion for old cars. Tracy, Maureen Ellen mauz 63 Walnut Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Student Council 3; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Traffic Squad; Senior Musicale; Basketball 1, 2, 3. Lustrous chestnut hair ... a radiant complexion . . . Maureen is the Venus of our class with her tall and stately figure. Travis, Shirley Ann shiRl 139 Washington Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Typ- ing Committee; Class Day ' 55. One of N.H.S. ' s petite group, Shirley heads Lin ' s List . . . her pleasant personality makes her a welcome addition to any group. 53 • - Wahe. Mirja Hillevi mimi 24 Gardner Road Assembly Committee; Student Council; Traffic Squad; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Orchestra 3. An accomplished violinist and scholar . . . delightful combination of seriousness, sincerity, and a spirit of fun . . . our first Exchange Student is an A-l advertisement for Finland. Walsh. Richard Thomas stinger ' 7 8 Maxwell Avenue Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Baseball 1; Football 1; Track 2. 3: Intramural Basketball 1. 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Golf 3. A merry jocose lad . . . a real hustler on ice . . . an enjoyable companion any time. Webber. Rosemary Elizabeth scatterbrain 437 Pleasant Street Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Business Committee; Tennis 1; Basketball 1, 2. 3; Halloween Party Committee. An olive complexion, supplemented by dark hair and dancing eyes . ■ . an exquisite taste in clothes, modeled on a top-notch figure . . . loves conversation. Welch. Geraldine Ann gerry 27 West Street Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Traffic Squad; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale. Fresh from the cover of Seventeen , Gerry has many- friends. Her sunny smile always breaks through even on those blue Mondays. Welnicki, Arlene May 4 Ryan Street, Randolph Senior Musicale; Glee Club 2; Parents ' Night; White Elephant Sale; Christmas Sale. Ever willing to debate . . . Arlene is a persevering individual . . . always up to mischief. Wenstrom, Alice 39 Phillips Avenue Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day ' 55; Senior Musicale; Football Dance Committee. Ever ready to assist in an emergency . . . Alice is quieter than most, but she holds her own when she believes she ' s right. Whitmarsh, Carol Jeanette 46 Railroad Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Musicale. Carol may be seen buzzing about in her Buick with a great many friends . . . her hair is a glowing asset. Whitney, John Anthony jack 409 Prospect Street Sophomore Christmas Committee; Graduation Usher ' 55; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale; Yearbook Advertising Staff. A level-headed businessman . . . enjoys swimming and fishing . . . at home on the dance floor. 54 Willett. Charles Eugene chuck 31 Oolah Avenue Sophomore Christmas Committee; Assembly Committee 3; Senior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Senior Musicale. An appealing air about him . . . has a definite viewpoint on everything ... a connoisseur oj good times. Wilson. Mary Margaret 91 Metacomet Street, Medfield Class Day ' 55; Senior Musicale; Glee Club 2; Halloween Party Committee; Parents ' Night; Christmas Sale 2, 3; Christmas Pageant; Dance Club 3. A beautiful blonde, Mary ' s co-operative attitude has been a boon in all our class ventures. £ ,- ' Young, Janice Mae jan 266 Lennox Street Hilltop Highlights 2; Senior Musicale; Peabody Writer; Parents ' Night; White Elephant Sale 3; Christmas Sale 3; Operetta Committee 2; Senior j ' rom Committee. Versatile and ingenious, Janice possesses a fabulous ima- gination, a candid tongue, and a very likable disposition. ZlLFI. Zabri sonny 172 Walpole Sophomore Christmas Committee; Junior Prom Committee: Senior Musicale. Witty but also dependable . . . has many friends . . . never a dull moment when Sonny ' s around. MlMl Mirja Wahe, better known as Mimi came to us in September of 1955, as a Foreign E- hange Student from Finland. She was introduced to the student body uy Mr. Hayden at an assembly in October. Mimi was called upon many times to speak before various audiences, and she lent a helping hand in many aspects of our school activities. Because of her friendliness and willingness to help, she came to be an integral part of our school life. The foreign language students held a very successful party and record hop as a welcome to Mimi. A song was composed for her and was sung by the three hundred students. Songs in French and Spanish were sung and Mimi played a violin solo and spoke about the history of the Finnish flag and about Finlandia, the Finnish national anthem. On Thanksgiving a large basket of fruit was given to Mimi by the Gracious Living Class. She is shown holding the basket in the accom- panying picture. As a Christmas gift from the foreign language students. Mimi was presented with a school ring. The Senior Yearbook staff presented her with her class pictures and a copy of the Tiot. Although Mimi was with us for only one year, she will always remain in our memories as a gracious symbol of international good-will. D.B. ' 56 55 i ft. 56 57 2 yv 58 M M JcocKTHec H V paaL ConLey f lAeeiy -Va -Xt Q n uM L, Col • %°hn bJU,Tne.r ■UJ F ed O ' Rve-M Bruce Mc £ flower J) f cA od Z h- ifc 59 TaaUu 61 ' ' Books! Books! Books: And we thank thee, God, For the light in them And the might in them, For the urge in them, And the surge in them, For the souls they wake And the paths they break, For the gong in them And the song in them, For the throngs of folks They bring to us And the songs of hope They sing to us. 62 ! f A A MRS. HELEN G. BEARDSELL Related Science, Teachers ' Club, Sophomore Advisor, Sponsor Student Co-op. MRS. BLANCHE M. KINGSBURY Director of Peabody School MISS VERONICA A. RILEY English, Sophomore Alvisor MISS MARJORY E. McCREADY Shorthand, Typewriting. Filing, English Essentials, Senior Advisor MISS CLARA ALLISON Tea Room Management, Related Science MRS. HELENE GOEPNER Social Studies, Guidance, Post Graduate Advisor MISS ROSE H. MORRISON Office Machines, Business Principles, Occupational Information, Junior Advisor, Staff Council MISS RUTH L. PAGE Art Instruction, Student Co-op.. Alumnae Association 63 MRS. M. ADELE MARCOUX Commercial Foods Program, Cafeteria Management MISS VERONICA R. SIMPSON Trade Dressmaking, Alumnae Association MRS. DOROTHY D. WEEKS Related Mathematics, Merchan- dising, Instruction MISS MARY PACHECO Elementary Sewing, Children ' s Clothing and Textile Mending MRS. EVE D ' ALU Beauty Culture MISS ETHEL JOHNSON Baking and Catering MISS BERTHA TARALLO Beauty Culture MRS. MARION C. GODFREY Secretary MISS MYRA L. DAVIS Handloom Weaving 64 PEABODY CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Smith, Cedarfield, Lipinsky, Kosiba, Watts, Eckhardt, Feeney, Elliot, Angus, Beck- with, Mrs. Beardsell, Miss Page. Our first field trip this year was to the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical comedy, The King and I. Adapted from the novel, Anna and the King of Siam, it proved to be both entertaining and educational. October was launched with the election of the Student Co-operative Association. The new Executive Board of the Association sponsored a class in dancing and social man- ners to all students who wished to attend classes during the activities period. The first big event in November was Parents ' Night, when a series of tours was conducted by student guides. During the social hour the Peabody Glee Club sang and a one-act play was presented by the Junior Class. Refreshments, prepared by our own catering students, were served. The traditional Thanksgiving dinner climaxed November, and we all began prepara- tion for the annual Christmas Sale. The Christmas dinner, served by the teachers, was enjoyed by all. Another leaf on the calendar was turned, and the month of January was upon us with the White Elephant Sale. February was met with enthusiasm because we all were eagerly awaiting the skating party. The social year was highlighted by the prom which also took place in February. The decorations were based on Valentine ' s Day as a theme. During the last month of our school year, the Juniors held the annual Step Party, a lawn party, for the Seniors. Yes, we are happy to be graduating and are looking forward to bright futures; and although we leave our beloved Peabody, in reality, we will never sever the ties that bind us to the school that has meant so much to our happiness. J. M. Y. ' 56 All that mankind has done, thought, gained or been is lying as in magic preserva- tion in the pages of books. 65 Peabody Pupils are Versatile FOODS Students receive excellent training as cat- erers, chefs, tea room assistants, pastry cooks, bakers, and restaurant helpers. Our graduates are placed in many outstanding food estab- lishments of New England. TEA ROOM KITCHEN The Tea Room Kitchen is a busy and ef- ficient area with seniors preparing well-bal- anced and attractive meals which are served by this department annually. BEAUTY Placement opportunities as beauty operators and manicurists with future advancements to stylist or facial specialist are available for our graduates who consistently maintain high standards of performance. 66 Their School Days are Varied and Interesting BUSINESS Our employable graduates are assured in- teresting positions as secretaries, stenograph- ers, clerks, and business machine operators. The one-year training they receive is on « vocational level and prepares graduates for responsibile initial office positions. ART In the art department color and design, as applied to each trade, is accented, as well as an appreciation of art in general. The depart- ment is called into action at all school activi- ties or whenever its skill is needed. FASHIONS Fashion training enables a graduate to se- lect a future position from any one of the fol- lowing fields . . . designing, pattern drafting, sample making, fitting, power-stitching, or retail buying. Several graduates have estab- lished their own businesses. 67 CHARGE KOGERS 3est Disposition : i n 1 j ! riff CLAIRE FLAHERTY B ETTY JOHNSON r-T- i ' inn iMs iiKimn PATRICIA PIPER nj)H)H)J) Beit Students KNApp CYRIL SMITH BETTY JOHNSON JANICE YOUNG „- vol N G 68 PEABODY NEWSHOUNDS Dexter. Stupak, Berry, Coutu, Watts, Cronin, Johnson, Hutchinson. Legare, Flansbury, Miss Riley. THE PEABODY PRESS CLUB KEEPS THE PUBLIC INFORMED The Peabody School is proud of its Press Club which is under the direction of Mrs. Goepner, but during her illness Miss Riley graciously has offered her services to the group. The press representatives meet each week with their advisor to prepare their news items for publication. Each division of the Beauty Culture, Foods, Dressmaking, and Business courses has its own chosen press representative who gleans the news for o ur newspaper column. The members are: Irene Stupak, Joan Berry, Rosemarie Coutu, Judith Watts, Joan Flansbury, Margaret Blumberg, John Connolly, and Carolyn Paige, who take great interest in and have accepted the responsibility of writing about our school. Each week a column of the Norwood Messenger is allotted to the Peabody Per- sonalities. The various activities of both students and teachers are published. For the third year this publicity is helping to make the people of the community aware of the various opportunities offered to the young people of the school. We feel that our Press Club is an excellent public relations service and hope it will continue for many years to serve both the school and the community. B.L.G. ' 56 Of the things that man can do or make here below, by far the most momentous, ' wonderful, and worthy are the things we call books. 69 Soy l ocatixMat Sc6oo£ When Man Realizes His Littleness His Greatness Can Appear The boys in the vocational group of the class of 1956 make the twelfth graduating class to complete their training and depart to serve as craftsmen in the field of Cabinet- Making. This splendid group of artisans have, during their three years of training, shown a real interest, ingenuity, and skill in their chosen trade. By uniting theory with prac- tice they have seen, in the course of time, how interesting and fascinating it is when their entire project is completed, the feeling of pride and satisfaction, in knowing a job has been well done: The Cabinet-Making course places a heavy emphasis on the why as well as the how of the business, for it has been proven that the men who get ahead in the trade are the men who know theory as well as practice. C.A.W. Give me a book And the world may frown, My fortunes may soar Or glide gracefully down. Give me a book, and Contentment I ' ll knoiv For a book is a comrade In weal or in woe. The Shop is a Beehive of Activity Superior Workmanship is Shown Here 71 Mighty Miterers Conrad. Naughton, Santoro, Mr. Lugton. Getting Stuck-up Barton and Bruno BOYS VOCATIONAL GROUP First row: Barton, Bruno. Lorusso, Willette. Santoro. Dooney, Naughton. Carmichel. Langille. Second row: Watkins, Marchand, Hanscom, Thomashay, Shepard, Connolly, Legley. Richardson. Fitzpatrick. Third row: Ostrom. Hixson. Crowley, Ducharme. Griffin. Giondomenico. Ferrick. Webber. Naff. 72 7 ndetopach Books! Books! Books! And ive thank thee, God, For the deep in them For the rhythmic swing And the sweep in them, For the croon in them, For the boon in them, For the prayers they say And the doubts they slay, For the DO in them And the true in them, For the blue skies they bring to us And the new stars they strew to us. 74 JUNIOR OFFICERS Hardford, Collins, Gulla, Foley, Butters, Peckham, Novick. THE JUNIORS HAD A JOYOUS YEAR When in September of 1955, the Class of ' 57 trudged back to the School on the Hill, we found ourselves gazing up at the seniors and down at the sophomores. In other words we were just plain in-between. Now, oh happy day, we could pin the label sophs on someone else. Soon, after we had accustomed ourselves to the steady grind once more, the task of electing officers came around. The following capable group was elected: President, Peter Foley; Vice President, Leslie Novick; Secretary, Joan Butters: Girls ' Treasurer, Dolores Peckham; Boys ' Treasurer, Richard Gulla; Girls ' A. A. Representative, Marsha Hartford; and Boys ' A. A. Representative, Dennis Collins. Among our most promising gridiron stars were Bill Wenstrom, Bob Pillsbury, Martin Kuperatz, Bob Dalton, Charles Shannon, Pete Glebus, Jack Cooke, Joe Car- chedi, and Pete Smith. We ' re sure they ' ll lead us on to victory next year. April brought the date of the most important event on our social calendar, our Junior Prom. The lovely decorations and orchestra greatly contributed to the success of the evening which we ' ll never forget. Not too long afterwards another happy year drew to a close. Now came the time for our hail and farewell to the seniors; so we set about preparing for Class Day, after which we could look forward to becoming the big brass of N. H. S. S.D. ' 57 Books give not wisdom where none was before But where some is, there reading makes it more! 75 Room 106— MISS COUGHLIN First row: E. Burke, M. Burke, Cass, E. Burke, Blazis, Bond, Bainton, Bilotta. Second row: Cloh- erty, Anderson, Carchedi, R. Cofsky, Bowler, Bilotta, Ahern. Third row: Callahan, Arvidson, Bar- rett, W. Cofsky, Barron, Bassett, Cammarata. Room 210— MISS METCALF First row: M. Connolly, Feeney. Doyle, Ellis, Dundulis, Diettrich, Elias, Davis, Doucette. Second row: Collins, Fitzgibbons, Cottrell, Devine. Curran, DeCosta, J. Connolly. Driscoll. Third row: Flansbury, Dalton, Cooke, Fogg, Cronan, Crosby, Devine, Donnelly. 76 Room 202— MR. GORMLEY First row: Franciosa, Gatchell, Galvin, Iodice, E. Jacobs, J. Jacobs, Fowler, Gottlieb, Hermanson. Second row: Hill, Hinds, Hartford, M. Foley, Griffin, Grilley, Graney, Mr. Gormley. Third row: Glebus, G. Groh, Gotham, Goba, Giordano, R. Groh, Gulla, Hertzberg. Fourth row: Forbes, Henic, Graham, Goba, Foley, Hoeg, D. Johnson, E. Johnson. Room 133— MR. FLAHERTY First row: King, Lorusso, McNally, Lawson, Kinder, Lajoie, LaRouche, Markowicz, McManus. Second row: McDonough, McDonagh, Lane, Kelly, Maguire, McDavitt, Leahy, Mr. Flaherty. Third row: MacClellan, Lamminen, Lovell, McCarthy, Maxon, Maglio, Laakso, Kuporatz. 77 ' ■J0k, X ' - W I : S MR. KENEFICK— Room 205 First row: Peckham, McQuaid, O ' Riordan, Murphy, Perry, Patten, Miller, McNulty, Porazzo, Naughton. Second row: Nelson, Nettle, Pitts, Narbut, Nado, Metcalf, Pike, Mr. Kenefick. Third row: Nixon, Pillsbury, Ostrom, Nado, Paul, O ' Neil, Murphy, McNutt. MISS ELLIOTT— Room 204 First row: Skeans, Sullivan, Shea, Pratt, Porazzo, Ryan, Puopulo, Rizzo. Second row: Rafuse, Stonefield, Schoppee, Taggart, Shea, Smith. Third row: Porazzo, Rennie, Shannon, Steves, Robin- son, Rioux, Rakauskas. 78 Room 220— MR. DUNN First row: Thompson, Trudeau, Yelapi, Troilo, Thornton, White, Thomas, J. Taylor. Second row: Torres, E. Taylor, Walsh, Wall, Valentinas, Tomasello, Wheaton. Third row: Toomey, Treciokas, Traudt, Walsh, Wenstrom, White, Ziskind. He ate and drank the precious words, His spirit grew robust; He knew no more that he was poor, Nor that his frame ivas dust. He danced along the dingy days, And this bequest of wings Was but a Book. What liberty A loosened spirit brings! 79 SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Ross, Eppich, Pierce, Pelletier, Gore, Sansone, Armour THE SOPHOMORES GROW UP Those great towering white pillars seemed over-powering as we gazed up at them on that ni neteenth day of September, 1955. We entered timidly into the vast recesses of our new home on the hill. Soon, however, we gained confidence in ourselves and became accustomed to the new classrooms, and long corridors, and we became adapted to our new instructors. As a part of our growing up, we practiced the democratic poll-voting where we elected our Sophomore class officers. Under the efficient leadership of Peter Sansone, President; Elaine Pierce, Vice President; Faye Ross, Secretary; Rebecca Pelletier, Girls ' Treasurer; Margaret Eppich, Boys ' Treasurer; Arthur Armour, Girls ' A. A. and Kenneth Gore, Boys ' A. A. ; our Sophomore class had a very successful year. The Sophomore Party, held on October twenty-seventh was outstanding. The hid- den talent in the class was brought to light by our able emcee, Kevin Dixon. The combined efforts of Mary Lou Curran, Mary Ellen Welch, William Balfour, Maureen Kelter, Elaine Chamberland, Margaret Eppich, Barbara Collins, Lilias Pierpont, James Gordon, John Griffin, Paul Connolly, Brian Drummey, Becky Pelletier, and Nancy Newman made our first high school dance truly Moments to Remember. We presented the annual Christmas pageant at which Mary Ellen Welch ' s solo, Ave Maria, was very inspiring and appreciated by all. Now as we are finishing our first year in The Norwood Senior High School, we have grown up considerably and the columns now seem the welcoming porticoes of a loved haven. N. N. ' 58 ' The love of books is the golden key that opens the enchanted door. 80 ; mi«S Room 212— MISS JOHNGREN First row: Bergman, Bagley, Bothwell, Alukonis, Brown, Berry, Barss, Burns, Boone. Second row: Bean, Banford, Broderick, Cady, M. Balfour, W. Balfour, J. Balfour. Third row: Butters, Brock, Burns, Anderson, Bartell, Barone, Borsa. Fourth row: Armour, Barrett, Bright, Anderson, Bitar, Baldwin. Room 132— MISS O ' SULLIVAN First row: Collins, M. Curran, Cole, Corish, E. Chamberlain, Conger, Corbett, Deeb, A. Connolly, J. Donahue. Second row: Croteau, Corso, Carlson, Carlson, Cummings, Dempsey, Cotter, M. Con- nolly, E. Donovan, A. Donahue. Third row: Curtin, N. Curran, Doran, Campisano, Cameron, D. Donovan, K. Chamberland. Fourth row: Corcoran, Drummey, T. Connolly, P. Connolly, Donahue, Dixon, Carchedi. Room 122— MISS McGONAGLE First row: Hanscom, Gallagher, Harnett, Holden, Ellis, Eppich, Eisnor, R. Gugliotta, Freni, Hennes- sey. Second row: Ferrara, Greenwood, A. Gugliotta, T. Gordon, Glebus, Dulkis, Galusha, E. Feeney. Third row: Miss McGonagle, Grew, Durbin, Flaherty, M. Feeney, Geary, Gore. Fourth row: Ferris, Green, J. Gordon, Griffin, Groves, Grenon, Foley, Goba. Room 117— MR. LEARNARD First row: Livingstone, Hilliard, Horgan, Howard. La Civita, Hurley, Jackson, Hobart, Honeth. Second row: Kelter, Iksala, La Civita, LeGay. Johnson, Kady, Joseph, Mr. Leamard. Third row: Hoar, Johnston, Kulsa, Jenks, L. Johnson, A. Johnson, Joy. Fourth row: Lane, .Lazarro, Kennedy, Kay, Knoll. 82 4 m i i i : A-V- ft Room 131— MISS COLEMAN First row: Newell, Norton, McManus, McDargh, Martin, Mahar, J. MacKinnon, McNulty, Mc- Auliffe, M. MacKinnon. Second row: Murphy, Newman, McKinnon. Mahoney, MacCormack. Manning, McKenna, Millen, Nelson. Third row: Lowe, Moynihan, McMann, Malcinski, Makarewicz, Lorusso, Markowicz, Muir. Fourth row: Mollenhaur, McGowan, Murray, Narbut. Morin. Mac- Eachern. Room 221— MR. FAIRBANKS First row: Pierpont, Obergfell, Peachey, Picard, Pudsey, Rafuse. Ruotolo. Rogan. Pelletier. Second row: Pierce, E. Ridikas. Saarinen, O ' Brien, Pidzewick, Purpura, Ross, Nordblom. E. Ridikas. Third row: E. O ' Connor. Parker, O ' Keeffe, Rowland, P. O ' Connor, O ' Donnell. Fourth row: O ' Leary, Restall, Pellowe, Noonan, Quinn, Poirier, Palsic. 83 Room 222— MR. FISHER First row: TenEyck, Welch, Sweeney, Sutherland, Weiand, Wennberg, Wenstrom, Wojdag, Vitartis. Second row: White, Stuck, Strassunskas, Wood, Vasquez, Stupak, Mr. Fisher. Third row: Scholz, Sansone, Tessicini, Thornton, Thayer, Williamson, Sieracki, Sullivan. Pictures are windows to any lands, But a Booh is a door that ready stands To him who will open and go outside Where the rivers and plains are free and wide Pictures are windows through which we look, But the door of the ivorld is just a Book. 84 Ac Pttieh 85 An hour with a book would have brought to his mind The secret that took him a whole year to find ; The facts that he learned at enormous expense Were all on a library shelf to commence. Alas! for our hero; too busy to read, He was also too busy, it proved, to succeed. We may win without credit or backing or style, We may win without energy, skill or a smile, Without patience or aptitude, purpose or wit . . . We may even succeed if we are lacking in grit; But take it from me as a mighty safe hint; A civilized man cannot win without print. 86 :.fv f a w. Art Editors Oszajca. Russell, Everburg Advertising Editors Theall. Boardman Circulation Editors Corbett. Schaier zesib Editor s-in-Chief Drummey, Marsh Circulation Committee Mrs. Rile . Mr. Hayden, J. Drummey. and M. Marsh STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS First row: C. Foley, Logan, Sullivan, Griffin, Lynch, Kent, Butters, D. Johnson. Second row: Caruso, Feeney, Dowd, Russell, McGuff. Graney, Tracy, Doucette, Smith, Thomas. Third row: Drummey, Armour, Santoro, Homer, O ' Leary, P. Foley, Callahan, Keohane, Padden, Gulla. THE STUDENT COUNCIL STUDIES AND COUNCILS The Student Council of 1955-56 had a successful year under the leadership of Tim- othy Lynch, President; Richard Griffin, Vice President; Virginia Kent, Recording Secretary; Joan Butters, Corresponding Secretary; Nancy Sullivan, Treasurer; and the Executive Board which consisted of Coleman Foley, Chairman; Pauline Thomas, Mary Dowd, Kathleen McGuff, Donald Greenwood, and Robert Walsh. The first highlight of the season was the traditional Autumn Frolic. The theme for the decorations for this affair was taken from the currently popular song, Autumn Leaves. This dance was both a financial and social success. The Council, which helped to bring our foreign exchange student Mirja Wahe, from Finland, is enjoying her as a member of the council. She with four other mem- bers attended the Eastern Massachusetts Student Council Conference held on Decem- ber 3, at Melrose High School. Joan Butters and Donald Greenwood were elected to represent us at the meetings of the Norwood Community Council this year. Our new Student Handbook was ready for distribution when school opened this fall, and we feel that it compares favorably with those of high schools in this area. The Council is continuing its support of all school activities and projects. The meetings have been very active ones, and we are especially grateful for a very re- sponsive Sophomore group. To Miss Mary Hubbard, our Faculty Advisor and friend, we express our deepest gratitude. We also thank our principal, Mr. Charles A. Hayden, for his continued in- terest and cooperation. V. K. ' 56 Books are a finer world within the world. 90 STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS First row: Kent, Greenwood, Thomas. Second row: Sullivan, McGuff, Foley. Third row: Butters, Dowd, Griffin. Standing: Lynch. STUDENT COUNCIL ALTERNATES First row: Giovanucci, Sutherland, LaCivita, Welch, Lynch, Eppich. Curran, McKinnon, Newman. Second row: Burke, Pelletier, King, Shannon, McKenna, Green, Wheaton, Ellis, Butters, Board- man. Naughton, Collins. 91 fits ' P6otaytfifi6y (?tu First row: Donahue, Thompson, Fogg, Mr. Sullivan, Connolly, Pike, Schoppee. Second row: Oszajea. Stonefield, Donahue, O ' Brien, Rakauskas, Leahy, Cushman, Ziskind. Ticket S Me u First row: Mullane, M. Feeney, Flook, Trudeau, M. Devine, B. Devine, Burke, Cottrell. Second row: Jacobs, Fowler, Ryan, Driscoll, DeCosta, Connolly, Troilo. Third row: Rizzo, S. Feeney, Perry, Miller, Dietrich, Hoar. 93 Soya 7 a$tc Squad First row: Greenwood, Sanders, King, Newark, Drummey, Corbett, Bagley. Second row: Ander- son, Brock, Lynch, Foley, Cronin, Conley. miii {fate ' 7 a ic Squad First row: Sansone, Hutchings, Laakso, Flood, Feeney, Boardman. Dowd, Russell, Marsh. Second row: Charron, Connolly, Balduf, Berglund, Stitt, Strout, Ryder. E. Johnson. Kilcup, Giovannuci. Third row: Fruci, Sutherland, Tracy, Mercier, Thompson, Kane, Sastavickas, Schaier, Thomas. 94 RUMOR REPORTERS Marsh, Pelletier, Corbett, Bagley, Sansone, Sutherland, McDavitt, Kent, Doucette, Drummey. THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM COMMITTEE IS ALWAYS ALERT Early in the year a small group of experienced eavesdroppers were commissioned members of the Football Program Committee or, as they were more commonly called. Official Rumour Reporters. It was their duty to obtain, by fair means or foul, that news which the student body so anticipated at every home game. These amateur Joe Friday ' s were equipped with a pencil, paper and long-range hearing equipment so that each new item in the categories of Who ' s going with who? and Who isn ' t any- more? could be properly brought to everyone ' s attention. Incidentally, line-ups were published, as well, to be read during the game, and for added enjoyment the team ' s vital statistics and secret ambitions were truthfully di- vulged. As for the statistics on the cheerleaders, their confessions were colored up a bit. All concerned with this very active enterprise at N. H. S. have enjoyed the venture, and even if they have perhaps lost a few friends along the way, others have been pleased with their publicity. M. M. ' 56 Education begins with the gentleman, but reading, good company, and reflection must finish him. 95 Oil 7 % Sec s4C£, %: « s4CC HILLTOP HIGHLIGHT reporters are Norwood High School Students who act as school correspondents for the two local newspapers. These students prepare the news of The School on the Hill for publication on a weekly basis. A two-fold aim is there- by effected, in that these students, who are interested in journalism, are provided with training and practice in the basic units of journalistic writing, and they attempt to interpret their school to the local community through the medium of the press. The prepared and edited news copy is typed by senior typing students as a regular class exercise. Virginia Kent, Sheila Graney, and Elaine Jacobs are concerned with the editorial aspect of this activity while Adele Antonitis, Carolyn Connolly and Betty Skeans pre- pare the manuscripts for publication. The news is published under the heading Hill- top Highlights in both the Norwood Messenger and the Norwood Tribune. Golden volumes ' riches treasures Object of delicious pleasures. HILLTOP HIGHLIGHTERS First row: Connolly, Antonitis. Second row: Jacobs, Skeans. Third row: Kent, Graney. 96 7-7- - Seated: Lynch, Bainton, King, Schaier, Boardman, Russell. Dixon. Standing: Smith, Sansone, Dowd, Johnson, Hertzburg, Berglund, Butters, Mellally, Balduf, Murphy. Meetings of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Future Teachers of America Club were re- sumed in our High School the first Wednesday in October. Officers were: Jean Schaier. President; Elizabeth Bainton, Vice President; Dorcas Boardman. Treasurer; Olivia Russell, Recording Secretary; Lois Balduf, Corresponding Secretary: Margaret Smith. Librarian. We were very happy to have a great number of sophomores, both boys and girls, seek membership in the club. Realizing these people will be the leaders of the FTA very soon, we were gratified to feel that all had the qualities necessary to be a good teacher. Preceding Education Week last November, we placed colorful posters through- out the town to induce townspeople to visit their schools. We distributed more than two thousand flyers to school children. As in former years, many of the members have learned to keep a teacher ' s register and have turned in the monthly reports throughout the year. We have continued to provide items about our school for each issue of our local paper. Each article is boxed and appears on the editorial page of the paper. An auction, held in the spring, proved to be an even greater success than last year ' s auction. This year we again contributed to CARE ' S Food Crusade and for the first time made a substantial contribution to the American Foundation for Overseas Blind. We were unanimous in wanting to make our biggest contribution this year to this worthy cause. J. S. ' 56 I would rather be a poor man in a garret with plenty of books than a king ivho did not love reading. 97 Seated: Sansone, King, Strout, Laakso, Boardman, Johnson, Novick. Standing: Peckham, Porazzo, King, Doyle, Foley, King, Lipinsky, Marsh, Burke, Smith. THE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE IMPROVES THE SHINING HOUR The assembly committee is composed of students from all three classes, sophomore, junior, and senior. It is under the direction of Mr. Martin O ' Donnell, submaster. It is the duty and pleasure of this committee to preview, when possible, and to plan the programs to be presented at our assemblies which are held on Fridays. Some programs are of a professional calibre but many are organized and developed by students. Among the successful assemblies this year there have been: The Talented Violinist, Mr. Cavalieri; Mr. Charles King, well-known baritone; the Senior Play Review; the popular Thanksgiving football rally; the inspiring address of the Reverend Mr. Mil- ler; the traditional Christmas Pageant; the musical presentation by the Glee Club and orchestra; and the Glenn L. Morris program called On the Beam. The assembly committee receives financial assistance from the Student Council, as well as from the student body of the High School and of the Peabody School. The officers elected for this year are: Diane Laakso and Diane Strout, Co-Chair- men; Dorcas Boardman, Secretary; and Elaine Johnson, Treasurer. D.L. ' 57 Books are ships which pass through the vast seas of time. 98 [ I FT f B ! JBHHi I lit I IUim I f First row: Sullivan, Sutherland, McGuff, Anderson, Berglund. Laakso, Dowd. Second- row: Kent, Thomas, Griffin, Lynch, Foley, Greenwood, Thompson, Doucette. The Election Commission for the school year 1955-1956 started its activities in October with anual class elections. This year its duties were increased by the results of the Junior Elections. Peter Foley and Robert Walsh were tied for the office of Class President, so it became necessary to hold another election. The Election Commission has charge of all school elections. It sets the dates, receives nominations, supervises the balloting and counting of all votes which have been cast, and publishes the results of all elections on the bulletin boards. The work of this group is closely associated with the Student Council, as officers of the council assist the commission when help is needed. The members of this year ' s Election Commission are: John Anderson, Chairman; Louise Berglund, Shirley Doucette, Diane Laakso, Joan Thompson, Peter Foley, Robert Walsh, Nancy Newman, Donald Johnston, and Richard Griffin. J. A. ' 56 Books are the quietest and most constant of friends, they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers. 99 ' P tJie ?duMv4, edt ' ■A 1 -|j|X 3 L JkA ■ Tftuttc 6y Out G tc6e4tM ? Hfinove 4CC Gcmmum , First row: Merrier, Bainton, King, Wahe, Mr. Fleck, Rizzo, Croteau, Corso, Gugliotta. Second row: Tessicini, McNutt, Ross, Connelley, Bassett, O ' Brien, Schuller, Bitar, Ferris, Taube, Miller. After the initial rehearsal weeks, with the help of our director Mr. Raymond Fleck, the orchestra was prepared for its numerous engagements of the year. It could be heard mornings in the assembly hall and provided fine entertainment at the annual music assemblies. The orchestra played between acts of the Senior Play in December, and as always, was an essential part of the Senior musicale. It played during the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet at which the winning high school essays were read. Talented orchestra members are eligible lo attend the annual Massachusetts All- State Music Festival with Mr. Fleck. Each year this festival is held in a different part of the state. Members attending it this year went to Pittsfield. In June, the school year was brought to a successful musical conclusion by our performances at class day and graduation. Next year looks equally promising for our fine orchestra. V. K. ' 56 There is no frigate like a book To take us lands away Nor any coursers like a page of prancing poetry. 102 First row: Bainton, Miller, Diettrich, Gatchell, Puopolo, Mr. Fleck, Perry, Chadbourne, Thompson, V. King, Caruso. Second row: Galvin, Feeney, Dowd, Russell, J. Anderson, McLaughlan, Everburg, H. Anderson, Traudt, Bennett, Macari, Connolly, Martin, Jazukievis. Rear: Bunney, Hoar, Rogan, Blume, Munson, Strout, P. Devine, Flood, L. Hertzburg, Mullane, Mellally, Kilcup, Gottlieb. First row: Murphy, Pudsey, Sweeney, Hartnett, Mr. Fleck, Hennessey, Newman, Burns, Corso. Second row: Corish, McKinnon, Gugliotta, Croteau, Joy, O ' Donnell, Cole, Vasquez, Brown, Ross, Peachy, O ' Brien Hoar. Third row: Wyman, Frangiosa, Martin, Boone, Pierpont, Welch, Curran, Mahar, Broderick, M. MacKinnon, McAuliffe, Vitartis, Freni, Joseph. 103 OFFICERS AND GENTLEMEN (?) Gugliotta, King, Miller, Basset, Schuller, Corso. THE BAND PLAYED ON First row: N. Sullivan, Sideropoulis, Kane, M. Sullivan. Second row: Bainton, Sieracki, R. Croteau, Snyder, R. Ross, Clancy, Johnson, Miller, Rizzo, Diggs, Johnson. Third row: Mr. Farnum, King, Crawford, Gugliotta, Sastavickas, Eisnor, Melally, Thompson, B. Rock, Bev. Rock, Turchin. Giovannucchi, Corso, Cooper, Kurzman. Fourth row: C. Croteau, Campisano. Schuller. F erri. Ross. Bitar, O ' Brien, Basset, Connolly, Maloof, Tessicini, Septalka, Eckhart. 104 105 T NORWOOD HIGH SCHO SAN50NE MOTORS. INC, Drummey, McCarthy, Keohane, Mr. Fisher PiajectioH, gitd 106 First row: Thayer, Cameron, Butters, Kulsa, Lowe. Second row: Malakinski, Knoll. Dalton, Williamson, King, Flansbury. 107 This is what a book can do; Take you where the skies are blue, Take you where the laughter s ringing, And the eyes with love aglow, Take you out of care and trouble And the griefs which seem to double, Take you far from wintry weather And the fields of drifted snow. This is what a book can do: Build and strengthen you anew, Give you fortitude and courage When above a storm appears; It can fashion and remake you So that fate can never break you, When your eyes are wet with tears. It can comfort and console 108 ' 7tow t 0o t iaedt First row: Wenstrom, Corbett, co-captain; Ellis, co-captain; Alty, Pillsbury, Shannon, Kuperatz, Tracy, Goonan, Hughes. Dalton. Second row: Mr. Roche, coach; D. Butters, Joseph, McCarthy, Armstrong, Butters, M. Glebus, J. O ' Connor, Albee, R. Connolly. P. Conley, P. Glebus, Cooke, O ' Donnell, E. O ' Connor, Rowe. manager; Mr. Scafati, head coach. Third row: Sullivan. Chamber- lain, Griffin, J. Carchedi, Sansone, P. O ' Connor, P. Smith. Feeney, Gore, Gordon, Greenwood, Curtin, Geary, Lorusso. 1955 FOOTBALL SEASON RESUME This year our hefty eleven gridiron men made their own great records, and thus followed up a lofty Norwood High School tradition. The eleven mighty men in the Blue and White uniforms battered and racked all their opponents, even when they were not able to claim victory. The boys opened the season in fighting spirit, and they worked hard at their open- ing game with Needham, but the experts of Needham were too much for us, and we came out on the short end of a long score, 27 to 7. The gridders couldn ' t be beaten for long, however, and by next Saturday a com- plete recovery had been made. The boys crushed a veteran Belmont team by the score of 24 to 0, giving Belmont a real shock. The boys were in the groove after that one, and there they stayed, following up that victory by bouncing from behind a one touchdown handicap to baffle an expert Framingham squad with a score of 12 to 7. The local lads were unable to follow up their great start for a while, however. G ames started to become tougher and tougher, and. though they fought long and hard, they lost to Braintree, 32 to 12. Practiced Wellesley then crushed the Blue and White in the sad shutout score of 32 to 0. Norwood put up a great defensive fight when 10-game winner Natick came to town, and Natick had to play its hardest game of the season to win by a 27 to score. It was not until the Dedham game, however, that the real power of the gridders came barrelling through and mauled Dedham in Norwood ' s fifth straight victory by a score of 12 to 6. Win or lose, the boys had what it takes when it came to sports- manship and clean play and they were supported by a faithful group of loyal fans. R. R. Z. ' 57 61 ' A book may be as great a thing as a battle. ' 109 r HUGHES f I I 1 ARMSTRONG afctd 4m ELLIS Co-Captain CONNOLLY KUPERATZ ROACH SCARFATTI GALVANI 4 t TRACY yneate CORBETT Co-Captain ; . ' O ' CONNOR GOONAN ALTY Wjpx . WENSTROM PILLSBURY r SHANNON Bump Paur ' Coley Stinger Babe Mush Nobbo ' rtyoc ecf Squad First row: Coach Ronan, Abely, Wall, Co-Capt. Kelley, Co-Capt. C. Foley, Newark, Walsh Alty. Second row: Goba, J. Moynihan, Conley, Lane, T. Moynihan, Valentinas, Arvidson, Tilton. Third row: Taylor, Connolly, Lamminen, Gordon, McDonagh, P. Foley, Poirier, Patten. WERE THEY HOT ON THE ICE! With Coach George Ronan showing the way to our ice-stars, the hockey team of ' 55- ' 56 had a fine season, ending the ice-fest second only to Walpole. Before large enthusiastic crowds the kings of the ice strutted their stuff, showing real skill in the handling of that slippery puck! Norwood started off the season with a show of talent as they downed Framingham, 2-1. The pucksters followed it up with an even better score, beating Watertown, 2 to 0. Wellesley fell next to the ever-battling hockey squad, by the monumental score of 5-0. All looked beautiful, but Norwood ' s ominous rivals, Needham, clouded the horizon by defeating our lads, 2-1. The boys came back with a vengeance, when they won out over a crack Walpole squad, 3-0. The rest of the season saw Norwood maintain a fighting position, beating Waltham, 3-1, and B.C. High 6-2. The race for the Bay State Title was so tight that playoffs were necessary. Norwood went into these contests with high hopes, and succeeded in clinching a victory over Wellesley by a good score. The net men were sorely tried, however, in their following battle with Needham, which they lost by a margin of 3 goals, 3-0. Coming back with a will to win, Norwood succeeded in tying their arch-foes Walpole, 1-1, in a tightly fought battle. A second playoff game was necessary, and though the lads strove mightily, stronger Walpole took the Bay State crown by a score of 5-1. After a gamely-fought season, Norwood wound up in the second place slot of the league ' s lineup. R. R. Z. ' 57 116 SatdetfaU vuctcf First row: Auretto, Curran, Generazzo, O ' Connor, Tracey. Second row: Curran, Maguire, Barrett, Dixon, Kuperatz, Coach Richardson. WE HAD OURSELVES A SEASON Norwood ' s ' 55- ' 56 basketball season was the greatest in many years for the hoopsters, who matched the hockey squad by grabbing the second place on the Bay State League ' s merry-go- ' round. The court stars had the advantage of great height and lots of ability, and, under the direction of Coach Fred Richardson, our hoop generals amazed league pundits by overpowering such famed rivals as Natick, Need- ham, and Framingham. The list of scores for the first seven games of the year looks like a leaf out of a coach ' s dreambook. It runs like this: Norwood 80, Walpole 36; Norwood 74, Natick 71 ( a real shocker to the favored Natick squad ) ; Norwood 94, Framington 80; Norwood 77, Wellesley 56; Norwood 83, Milton 51; Norwood 69, Dedham 31. During the second round of the hoopsters ' stand, the going got rougher, as surrounding teams were out to get the league-leading cagers. Norwood downed their strong opponents, Needham, and followed with- a win over weak Walpole, 85-46. But our lucky star faded in the next week, and two losses came, one on the heels of the other. Natick downed the locals, 64-47, and Framingham squeezed a victory over our lads in a heartbreaking last second win, 64-62. Back in winning style, Norwood downed Wellesley, 66-59, and Milton, 60-58, but then slipped to Needham, in another 2 point loss, 72-70. The cagers finished the season in fine fettle by downing their traditional foes, Dedham, with a healthy margin of 22 points over the Redmen, 74-52. As we went to press our basketball lads were preparing for competition in the Tech Tournament, after as fine a season as Norwood has ever seen. R.R.Z. ' 57 17 TONY JOCKO tf, % ot-S6 u Sevy o£ ' gcudetfaU Secuctce Left to right: Ryder, Galusha, Berglund, Webber, Sansone, Capt. ThompsonrMellaly, Tracy, Russell, Sastavickas. SHORT BUT SWEET Our basketball team got off to an excellent start this year by defeating Walpole in the first game, but only after coming from behind at the half. A last minute basket by Rosemary Webber helped to clinch the victory. The score was 17-14. Our game with Franklin was a more thrilling clash, as both teams were more evenly matched. Franklin outscored us in the first half, but, sparked by Margie Sastavickas and Liz Bunney, we were tied at the end of the official game. In a two minute overtime period, we held Franklin to a minimum of points while we racked up our winning score of 15-14. Norwood traveled to Needham the next week and faced an outstanding team, that outscored us all the way. We lost by the stunning score of 53-12. In our final game, we again met Walpole who was out to avenge its previous loss. Walpole took a slim lead and managed to maintain it despite the efforts of our guards, Dottie Mellaly, Nancy Sansone, and Joan Thompson, who nevertheless prevented Walpole from gaining a bigger lead. The final score was Walpole 14, Norwood 12. Our season was short, but we broke even in the won and lost column, thus ending our basketball days at Norwood High School. We wish at this time to express our gratitude to our coach and teacher, Miss Erna Kiley for her helpfulness to us. J.T. ' 56 Books are the tree of life. 120 THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1956 We, the class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Six, being of relatively sound mind and comparatively sound body, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testa- ment, bequeathing our most treasured possessions to the most deserving undergrad- uates, and do proclaim all other testaments set forth in our name, null and void. Article I — To Mr. Hayden we leave our deepest thanks and appreciation for guiding us through the maze of our high school careers and the promise that we shall re- main ladies and gentlemen always. Article II — To Miss Ryan we leave our admiration for her efficiency and a radio- active dial to detect open lockers. Article III — To Mrs. Riley we leave our unending gratitude for helping us produce a memorable and outstanding yearbook. Also a giant size bottle of aspirin for all the yearbook headaches that must come her way. Article IV — To Miss McCormack, our head Senior advisor, and all our Senior advisors we leave our grateful recognition for their advice and counsel during the trying times of our Senior year. Article V — To all our regular teachers and all our substitute teachers we leave a few thousand words of commendation for their outstanding work this year. Article VI — To Coach Scafati and Mr. Roach we leave a free trip to Florida next winter to thaw out their frozen football ears. Article VII — To Miss Kiley we leave a year ' s supply of oranges for all those torrid and dry basketball games. Article VIII — To Miss Steele we leave the strength to combat the mad rush o n pizza and- turkey days. Article IX — To Mr. Learnard we leave a new case to transport all that pastry from the Peabody School. Article X — To Miss Elliott we leave a special heater to help ward off the chills in 204. Article XI — To Miss Canning we leave a will of iron to help her resist the pleas of those desperately ill boys. Article XII — To Miss Johngren and Miss O ' Sullivan we leave a special citation and a request for their successful recipe for friendship. Article XIII — Miss McGonagle ' s typing classes leave with eardrums and nerves pre- served, since she took pity on her charges and put away her ruler. Article XIV — To Mr. Fisher, who gratefully eases his aching back from behind the wheel, we leave a two month reprieve from student drivers. Article XV — The Student Council leaves the numerous accomplishments performed under the direction of Miss Hubbard and Timmy Lynch to the faculty and students. Article XVI — To the custodians we bequeath four pairs of Junior Jet roller skates to help speed them on to answer the call. Article XVII — To the Chemistry room we bequeath shatterproof glass and gas masks as a protection against unavoidable accidents. Article XVIII — Emilie Sullivan leaves her pep, popularity, and penchant for hard work to Leslie Novick, the capable captain for ' 57. Article XIX — The play cast leaves the long days of practice, terrible nervousness, and triumphant joy to next year ' s troupe of thespians. Article XX — The Traffic Squad leaves to next year ' s protectors of the corridors and guardians of the law, those heavenly moments missed from classes. Article XXI — The cheerleaders of ' 56 leave their vim, vigor, and vitality to the lucky seven of ' 57. Article XXII — The Treasurers, Diana Laakso and Paul Butters, leave their ability to squeeze dues from unwilling pockets to next year ' s class bankers. Article XXIII — Elizabeth Skeans and Nancy Sullivan leave their curly blond locks to all the brunettes. Remember, girls, if you can ' t do it one way, there ' s always 122 another. Article XXIV — Our football captains. Corbett and Ellis, leave behind their will to win to next year ' s gridiron heroes. Article XXV — Nancy Sansone leaves her engaging personality to Joan Butters. Article XXVI — To all the Juniors and Sophomores we leave the peace of a secluded locker room and the promise of ( ahem ! ) quiet lunch periods. Article XXVII — Meredith Marsh and Jimmy Drummey leave their talent for organiza- tion to the head Tioteers of 1957. Article XXVIII — Nancy Kilcup, Joan Thompson, and Don Everburg leave their act- ing talent to next year ' s theatrical stars. Article XXIX — Frances Ryder bequeaths her enviable figure to Lois King, the Junior with the classy chassis. Article XXX — Olivia Russell and Jack Oszajca leave their artistic talents to next year ' s geniuses with a brush. Article XXXI — Paul Butters and Nancy Sullivan leave their titles of best-dressed to next year ' s style setters. Article XXXII — Coleman Foley keeps the presidential gavel in the family by willing it to brother Peter. Article XXXIII — Our illustrious pucksters leave their 4 a.m. jaunts to the Boston Arena to next year ' s flying fools. Article XXXIV — To the undergrads we leave the enjoyment of the new paint job and the warning Hands off! Who knows when it will be painted again? Article XXXV — Advertising Editors, Dorcas Boardman and John Theall, and Cir- culation Editors, Jean Schaier and John Corbett, leave their worn and tired feet to those enterprising Juniors who will sally forth in search of ads and subscriptions next year. Article XXXVI — To the School Committee we leave the request that no-school signals be sounded the night before so students can remain undisturbed in the morning. Article XXXVII — To the undergrads we leave the hope of no report cards, no home- work, easy chairs in the detention hall and a television set in every room. Article XXXVIII — We leave our three year tenure on the hill reluctantly with happv memories which will last forever and a day. In witness thereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seal on this eighth day of June in the Year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Six. The Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Six. Witnesses Olivia Russell 123 NORWOOD Words and Melody by JOHN F. WHEELOCK, 1913 IN TROD. Con Spirito Harmonized and Arranged by G.ROY WALSH, 1913 t w ffiP 3 PPP fTs i i t nfr=w PIANO $ M i ti y ppi -a mi r p f r £ ? And her sons And her flag l.There ' s a school on the hill called Nor - wood, 2. To the school on the hill called Nor - wood, and daugh-ters of blue a - i Hi i f fS== t t $  wm % wf¥ m t) iij. 1 1 j Of her glo-rious flag of And nev - er dy - ing too, bove Are all the true sup - por - ters We will pledge our dear de - vo - tion m m npii m U  1 wm a r Ea : PM P n i r p r J J p J i r p £ —  n 1 y — i ' Andwhen-e ' er her sons are fight- ing, Al-though time may dim her mem- ' ry, blue, love, And would rath - er die than And the years their change may m p m m mm s $ wmm pN ■9 -g Copyright, 1919,by J. F. Wheelock and G R. Walsh 124 m s s s T yield, You can hear the school that backs themup, Go sing-ing down the field_Oh bring, Wewillstill be true to Nor-wood High, And still we ' ll proud-ly sing- Oh M , .  , m ■ ?=■ £ =f FT ■fit- cresc. ■ m i I m CHORUS £ :a CT 1. Nor-wood, dear Nor - wood— we sing to you, -2. Nor-wood, dear Nor - wood— we sing to you, Lead on to vie - tVy We will be loy - al 1 f 1=1 FT r v T TJJJ ■ ■ -6 m i f i ¥ «=« =■ -9- ' ±± T i  e s F ' 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 H t f -if r -• J3T P 4 1=1 I A A V 7 32 f J 1 j|_ PP r A A , A A ,? A A ■ ■ 4 Li-J J) J) 1 J J J J 4 TT o irr p i cheer RahlRah! Here is a cheer Rah! Rah! Cheer for Nor-wood High. Oh High! cheer Rah! Rah! Well give a cheer Rah! Rah! Cheer for Nor-wood High. Oh High! 8va M it ? -i m l T m 3= J O ff F r r -fi — i T i Norwood 2 125 SfrOHAOXA — ?956 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Abely Dr. and Mrs. George R. Allen Dr. P. Altgenug Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Bagley Mr. and Mrs. Martin Balduf Baptist Youth Fellowship Mr. and Mrs. William Benjamin Mr. and Mrs. Thor Berglund Mrs. Anne Bloom Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Boardman Mr. Robert E. Bunker Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bunney Mr. William M. Burgess Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Carbone Reverend William C. Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Charron Mr. and Mrs. Bernard C. Collins Dr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Conley Mr. and Mrs. Bartley J. Connolly Dr. and Mrs. John E. Corbett Mr. and Mrs. F. Peter Corsini Mr. and Mrs. Michael Curran Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Curran Dr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Danovitch Mr. and Mrs. S. Del Signore Mrs. Alice E. Devine Mrs. Mary Devine Dr. and Mrs. Edward L. Donovan Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Dowd Mr. David Downs Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Doyle Mrs. John J. Doyle Mr. and Mrs. James J. Drummey Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Eckhardt Miss Marguerite Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Martin Feeney Mrs. Joseph T. Flood Mr. and Mrs. Coleman J. Foley Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Fruci Mr. and Mrs. John F. Galvin Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Garner Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Giovannucci Mr. and Mrs. James J. Gormley Miss Ruth M. Gow Ned, Jerry, and Ronnie Greenan Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hayden Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Hoar Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Homer Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Hutchings Dr. Alfred W. Jansen Miss Ruth M. Johngren Mr. and Mrs. Edgar M. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Francis W. Kelley Mr. and Mrs. John B. Kelley Mr. and Mrs. D. Vincent Kenefick Miss Margaret Kenefick Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Kilcup Mr. and Mrs. Gerald G. King Mr. Francis P. King Mrs. Amos C. Kingsbury Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kurzman Mr. and Mrs. Veikko 0. Laakso Mr. and Mrs. Everett Learnard Dr. and Mrs. William F. Lovell Dr. and Mrs. Roy T. Lydon Dr. Charles L. Lynch Mr. and Mrs. James MacLellan Reverend William J. Maguire Miss Agnes Marsh Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Marsh Miss Louise McCormack Mr. and Mrs. John F. McDonald Reverend Joseph E. McDonald Miss Muriel McDonald Dr. and Mrs. Denneth McElwee Miss Grace C. McGonagle Mr. and Mrs. R. McLaughlan Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Mellely Miss Mildred Metcalf Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Miller Rev. and Mrs. Edmund A. Miller The Most Reverend Jeremiah F. Minihan Miss Rose H. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Claude Morse Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Mullane Mr. and Mrs. Elton C. Munson Mrs. Hannah C. Newark Reverend F. E. Norbut Reverend Richard F. O ' Halloran Mr. and Mrs. John J. O ' Keeffe Dr. Robert Orme Miss Elizabeth O ' Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. Thomas H. O ' Toole Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Patten Miss Edna Phillips Mr. C. Lothrop Rich Mrs. Philip W. Riley Mrs. Rose A. Rogan Dr. Harriet E. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. John R. Russell Miss Katherine E. Ryan Dr. and Mrs. William F. Ryan Mr. and Mrs. William F. Ryder Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Leo A. Sansone Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sastavickas Mr. and Mrs. Arnold E. Schaier Dr. and Mrs. Louis Sieracki Mr. and Mrs. Linwood F. Snider Dr. and Mrs. Herman J. Sternstein Mr. and Mrs. Albin Stitt Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stonis Mr. and Mrs. B. Stravinski Miss Lillian B. Strout Mr. and Mrs. Denis J. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Edmund F. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan Mrs. Helen Sutherland Mr. and Mrs. A. Franklin Swift Mr. and Mrs. John J. Theall Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thompson Mr. and Mrs. John A. Tracey Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Travis Miss Margaret H. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Preston James Webber Mr. and Mrs. Otis Wenstrom Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Whitney English IV, Period VI 126 127 4 aCem t oa , 4 tttevitf oo , 7%e fi£a i4 eve made may fact and fade; 76e fattdeat 6easit may 4eve%; Occ% 6ofce may dee 128 How proud we were of our school buildings after the metamorphosis undergone dur- ing the summer. Established January 5, 1894 Remember the practice sessions in flirting that took place at our play rehearsals? Congratulations and BEST WISHES FOR FUTURE SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS to THE CLASS OF 1956 NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL NORWOOD CO-OPERATIVE BANK Promoting Thrift and Home Ownership Since 1889 Will the boys ever forget D-Day at N. H. S.? SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY 607 Washington St. Norwood, Mass. J. H. FRATES, Manager HOLLINGSWORTH VOSE COMPANY East Walpole, Mass. 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, Thursday, Friday, Saturday NOrwood 7-1620— 1621 JAMES J. CURRAN AND JAMES J. WALL, Proprietors MARTIN FABRICS, INC. GOVE Formerly NORWOOD FABRIC SHOP ELECTRIC CO. Curtains — Draperies Slipcovers TRAVERSE RODS AND 705 Washington Street NORWOOD Phone Nor. 7-0550 VENETIAN BLINDS Electrical Installations 6 Guild Street MAYTAG WASHERS AND Tel. Nor. 7-1729 DRYERS GERTRUDE ' S BAGLEY ' S PASTRY SHOP SERVICE STATION 641 WASHINGTON STREET 1380 WASHINGTON STREET Fancy Pastry is Our Specialty Tel. Nor. 7-1719 Tel. Nor. 7-0878 GUILD VARIETY STORE ESQUIRE 2 Guild Street Norwood, Mass. QUALITY CLEANERS 166 WALPOLE ST. NORWOOD DEALER FOR HENDRIES ' ICE CREAM The Cream for Particular People Owned and Operated by Tel. Nor. 7-1756 MR. AND MRS. WM. F. MacLEAN Rainy weather and a lighthouse bring back memories of our Sophomore Party. THE TOBE DEUTSCHMANN CORPORATION Buy and Save KORDETTE SHOPS NORWOOD ' S LEADING SHOPS for Women and Children CHARGE AND BUDGET ACCOUNTS INVITED DULKIS SUPER SERVICE Complete Motor Tune-Up 495 WASHINGTON ST. NORWOOD, MASS. Tel. Nor. 7-1594 WHOLESALE MONUMENTS RETAIL NORWOOD MONUMENTAL WORKS MAZZOLA ' S MEMORIALS C. D. Mazzola and Sons WASHINGTON AND CHAPEL STS. NORWOOD, MASS. Tel. Nor. 7-1735 Remember when Jimmy D. gave his history report to the wall? Fabrics of Every Description ALLEN ' S CUT RATE For You and Your Home Perfumers SEW AND SAVE NORWOOD MtLL-END STORE 656 WASHINGTON STREET 710 Washington Street NORWOOD Norwood, Mass. Introducing . . . THE BARGAIN SHOE CENTER STORE NORWOOD TRIBUNE To the 1956 Graduates Norwood ' s Locally Owned WHERE FASHION, FIT AND PRICE IS THE SPECIALTY Newspaper 696 Washington Street, Norwood NOrwood 7-2982 BARTUCCA ' S ESSO SERVICENTER GINO ' S The Food Basket Norwood Minute Car Wash 705 WASHINGTON STREET Auto Repairing NORWOOD, MASS. Automatic Car Washing Equipment 917 Washington St., Norwood Norwood 7-3270 Remember those educational assemblies? NORWOOD MOTOR PARTS COMPANY Parts-Tools-Accessories 1014 WASHINGTON STREET NOrwood 7-4250 EYSIE ' S SUPER MARKET ROGER AND GEORGE EYSIE, Props. 1237 Washington Street NOrwood 7-0757 NORWOOD AERIE NO. 1822 Fraternal Order of Eagles NORWOOD MASSACHUSETTS 1 Remember that notice, Advertising Com nittee meeting at 12:08. No one excused ? JACK MADDEN COFSKY ' S EXPRESS FORD SALES, INC. Boston — Norwood — Walpole HOME OFFICE -ir v jnl NORWOOD ' S NEW FACTORY AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER 63 Austin Street Norwood Tel. NOrwood 7-1224 Large Selection of Guaranteed Used Cars 999 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS. NOrwood 7-4200 BOSTON OFFICE 58 Broad Street Boston Tel. HAncock 6-9870 Open Daily 8:00 A. M. to 9:00 P. M. GAY AND METTERS BERT ' S THOM McAN Insurance Men and Boys ' Shoes 651 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD 712 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS. Telephone 7-2420 NOrwood 7-2678 Remember that English lesson in Math IV class on the use and misuse of bring and take ? Office: NOrwood 7-1250 AMBROSE PRESS Commercial Printers for Over 50 Years 925 WASHINGTON STREET, NORWOOD, MASS. F. W. NEILSEN, President 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 II P. M. WALPOLE STREET GARAGE Sfudebaker and Packard SALES SERVICE HENRY F. HENTSCHEL, Prop. 51 Walpole Street, Norwood, Mass. NOrwood 7-1984 1 We all wondered where Rick M. got his broken nose. i KORSLUND, LeNORMAND PAT ' S BARBER SHOP QUANN, INC. 1 146 Washington Street ARCHITECTS SOUTH NORWOOD 506 Washington Street Norwood, Mass. No 7-0555 DENNY HOUSE REST HOME Male and Female GOOD FOOD— OUIET SURROUNDINGS HOMELIKE CARE 86 Saunders Road, Norwood Tel. NOrwood 7-3085-W ELIAS ELECTRONICS CO. Sales Service RADIO— TV PORTABLE RADIOS— BATTERIES RECORDS 719 Washington Street NOrwood 7-3881 JACK AND HARRY ' S AUTO STORE 732 Wash. Street, Norwood Tel. NO 7-1464 Tires — Batteries — Accessories Sporting Goods — Appliances Bicycles PARKING IN REAR Success Comes to Those Who Know People Who Know Say . . . MacDONALD ' S COLOR CENTER The Spot to Shop ... for Fine Wallpaper, Paint and Art Materials 48 DAY STREET, NORWOOD 1 Remember when Connie, Mary, Betsy, an Cambridge? Visit Your Local Flying Service WIGGINS AIRWAYS NORWOOD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Tel. NOrwood 7-0106 d Ollie had a police escort home from DAY DRUG COMPANY The Rexall Store 702 Washington St. Tel. NO 7-2694 NORWOOD MACHINE WORKS INC. Just Right YOUR CLOTHES ' BEST FRIEND SINCE 1923 JUST RIGHT CLEANERS, INC. Norwood Walpole ANDY ' S GIFT SHOP Jewelers — Watchmakers 10 GUILD STREET NORWOOD, MASS. C D ATLANTIC SERVICE 61 Central Street Norwood, Mass. CHARLES EVERETT, Prop. Tel. No 7-3005 1 Will driver trainees ever forget those little kids in red snowsuits ? TURNPIKE LUMBER CO. ALDO D. PELLINI DOORS, WINDOWS, LUMBER, ETC. YOUR TAILOR AND FURRIER Norwood ' s Friendly Lumber Yard Cleaning Pressing Free Estimate — Free Delivery Repairing Dyeing Service is Our Byword 487-A WASHINGTON STREET 900 ROUTE NO. 1 TEL. Nor. 7-0500 NORWOOD, MASS. NORWOOD PET Beauty Is Our Business POWDER PUFF and AQUARIUM SUPPLY 842 WASHINGTON STREET J. E. DALEY NORWOOD 483A Washington Street Tel. NOrwood 7-1133 Norwood, Mass. NOrwood 7-2457-M NATIONAL JEWELERS of Norwood JOHN KELLIHER (Next to W. T. Grant) VARIETY STORE Watches — Diamonds — Jewelry Our Repair Work is UNEXCELLED Your Rings Polished and Cleaned and Stones Inspected Without Charge We think the performance of our future Thespians in Father Knows Best will never be equalled. THE PLIMPTON PRESS COMPOSITION ELECTROTYPING PRESSWORK BINDING Best Wishes to Class of 1956 NORWOOD GAS COMPANY 530-532 WASHINGTON STREET Tel. NOrwood 7-0179 Remember those long, slow walks to Physics after fifth period? UNION SAVINGS BANK THREE OFFICES 216 Tremont St., Boston 16 69 Franklin St., Boston 10 638 Washington St., Norwood SAVING 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 DONALD B. WALLACE, Treasurer FRANCIS A. McQUAID, Manager of Norwood Office ORENT BROTHERS, INC. Established 1912 CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES for the Entire Family Remember when we went to get the roses for Class Day ' 55? Jhe oLord jrox ROUTE I FOXBORO, MASS. Open 12 Noon to 12 Midnight Your Hosts WOODSIE AND JIM NOLAN WALTER J. DEMPSEY Insurance Broker 504 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS. TOWN SQUARE HARDWARE SUPPLY CORPORATION 599 WASHINGTON STREET, NORWOOD, MASS. Will five girls ever forget their excursion to Stoughton and their fateful journey home? THE HOLUSTON MILLS, INC. Perhaps the theme of our Junior Prom should have been Singing in the Rain . TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME Buy at CALLAHAN ' S Norwood Furniture Co. WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS. NORWOOD LUMBER COMPANY Bent on Service Straight on Quality LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIAL East Hoyle Street NOrwood 7-0244 Remember the couple caucuses in the corridor during relaxation? SHURFINE MARKET MATTHEW FOLAN AND HENRY McKEOWN, Proprietors LOCATED AT 448 NAHATAN STREET NORWOOD, MASS. NOrwood 7-2014 J. GORDON RITCHIE, INC. Jewelers and Watchmakers 121 CENTRAL ST. NORWOOD, MASS. MAY FUNERAL SERVICE 85 Nichols Street NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS ESTABLISHED 1922 Telephone NOrwood 7-1509 1 Those holiday table settings at Paul McC ' s lunch table certainly caught the eye. FLAHERTY ' S MEN SHOP Stetson Hats Arrow Shirts — Interwoven Hose WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD BABEL ' S PAINT AND WALLPAPER MODENE PAINT SERVICE 715 WASHINGTON STREET (Opposite Guild Theatre) Tel. NOrwood 7-3128 Blue Coal New England Coke OUR GUARANTEED FUELS JOHN A. WHITTEMORE ' S SONS Oil Burner Service Range and Fuel Oils 710 WASHINGTON STREET Tel. NO 7-0764—0765 SAM ' S Norfolk County ' s Reliable Dealer General Electric — Crosley — Admiral Admiral and R.C.A. Television Refrigerators — Washers — Ranges AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES SAM ' S AUTO AND APPLIANCE CO. 1 1 Cottage Street Tel. NO 7-4343 You Buy the Best at GEARTY ' S SHOES FOR THE FAMILY 653 Washington Street Norwood, Mass. Watches Gifts Cards NORWOOD JEWELRY PETER P. GAIGAL, JR. Certified Watchmaker 1144 Washington St. Tel. 7-2435 Norwood, Mass. Did anyone count the fainting episodes at our assemblies? FLAHERTY CONTRACTING CO. 40 PROSPECT ST. NORWOOD, MASS. Telephone NOrwood 7-1056 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 6-1 194 ROUTE I NORWOOD, MASS. 1 Remember that important feeling when everyone stood up for us at that first assembly? LENNY ' S BEAUTY NOOK 10 VERNON STREET NORWOOD, MASS. Chic Hairstyling by Competent Operators Tuxedos for Rent CURRAN CLEANING SHOP Cleaning — Alterations — Fur Storage PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE 714 Washington St. Tel. NO 7-2853 PAUL B. CURRAN, Proprietor 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 FOLEY TRAVEL AGENCY 724 Washington Street NORWOOD, MASS. NOR. 7-2715 CENTRAL LAUNDROMAT 20 Central Street NORWOOD, MASS. Tel. NOR. 7-1356 ALICE BEAUTY SHOP 681 Washington St. NORWOOD, MASS. NOR. 7-0882-W 1 Remember Mrs. Riley ' s pleas NUGENT ' S GULF SERVICE 865 Washington Street NORWOOD, MASS. ' o the Advertising Committee? NORWOOD LAUNDRY CO. Launderers and Cleaners 884 Washington Street NORWOOD, MASS. Tel. NOrwood 7-0999, 7-1313 Walpole 1 1 35 ! PLEASANT ANTIQUE SHOP CHARLES E. KELLEY Pleasant and E. Cross Streets Norwood, Mass. Tel. NOrwood 7-1642 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 FAMILY AND FRIENDS CARROLL PERFUMERS SPECIALIZING IN TEENAGE COSMETICS AND JEWELRY Jewel ry — Pe rf u m e Cosmetics — Gifts Greeting Cards 645 WASHINGTON STREET NOrwood 7-2768 HORTON PAINTING CO. Residential — Commercial Industrial 735-A PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY NORWOOD Tel. NOrwood 7-3188 Remember the day some of the teachers got traffic tickets? Really now! 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 ' 56 is the Car with the Forward Loolc . . . LONGEST, LOWEST, LEAPING WITH POWER Designers have achieved the ultimate in new De Soto elegance . . . styled for tomorrow, and there is a brand new De Soto engine for ' 56, in both the Firedome and Fireflite Why was Connie ' s poclcetbook fou nd on the boys ' locker room door? HOWARD JOHNSON ' S JOHN MACK on Providence Highway CHEVROLET, INC. in Dedham Telephone DEdham 3-3360 Your Chevrolet Dealer 31 PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY FOR A LUNCHEON OR A SNACK NORWOOD, MASS. ELLA ' S E. OTOOLE RESTAURANT Route 1, Corner of Everett Street ON PROVIDENCE TURNPIKE ISLINGTON, MASS. Route 1 at Norwood — Westwood Line Tel. NOrwood 7-0707 We Specialize in — GLACIER SAND All Kinds of Sea Foods and Steaks and Chops STONE CO., INC. Southern Fried Chicken, Sandwiches, etc. Remember the pertinent discussion on parking at Assembly? ROBERT W. HANSEN Electrician 601 NEPONSET STREET CANTON Tel. Ca. 6-2030 Res. No. 7-1364 CONGRATULATIONS From NINE FRIENDS X MAL ' S v MAL ' S mals The Bargain Center of Norfolk County Club Jackets a Specialty 1020-1024 Washington Street, SOUTH NORWOOD, MASS. (Corner of Dean Street) 1210 River Street HYDE PARK, MASS. 1016 Great Plain Avenue NEEDHAM, MASS. EDDIE ARMOUR ' S BARBER SHOP 635 Washington Street Norwood, Mass. Compliments of HARRY B. BUTTERS Remember how crazy mixed-up Jack C. scored a basket for Walpole when we were Sophs? STALEY COLLEGE Founded 1 900 — Coeducational LIBERAL ARTS Majoring in SPEECH RADIO-TV PLATFORM EDUCATION THEATRE DEGREES: BACHELOR, MASTER, DOCTOR OF ART OF ORATORY Day and Evening — Veterans Counseled 162 Babcock Street, Brookline, Mass. Tel AS-7-7717— 7718 Catalogue KORSLUND STUDIOS Commercial Photographers Wedding and Portraits 506 WASHINGTON ST. NORWOOD Office 7-0829 Res. 7-II72J . • JOHN MUTCH CO., INC. 1 Remember our excitement and enthusiasm JOHN E. BAMBER BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Bulldozer Work 445 WALPOLE STREET, NORWOOD Tel. NOrwood 7-2690 at those big Thanksgiving Day games? IRVING ' S CAMERA AND RECORD SHOP 621 Washington Street Norwood, Mass. NORWOOD ' S ONLY CAMERA AND RECORD SHOP Put Your Feet in Regan ' s Hands REGAN ' S SHOE CORNER Sale Agent for AIR STEP BOSTONIANS STRIDE RIGHT Your Child Fitted as Though He Were Ours NESSON STORES 726-728 Washington Street Norwood, Mass. WE SAY IT WITH VALUES BURK ' S SHOE STORE 643 WASHINGTON ST. NORWOOD, MASS. The Home of Buster Brown and Teen-Age Shoes DREYFUS WHITE Wholesale— Retail FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 629 Washington Street Norwood, Mass. Tel. NO. 7-1899—7-1526 i 1 Remember those nights spen t in the library at essay time? Good Things to Eat at McLELLAN STORES MARY HARTIGAN ' S DEDHAM, MASS. You Said It, Use Your Credit HALON JEWELRY CO. THRIFT 642 Washington St., Norwood, Mass. FURNITURE SHOP Headquarters for BELL HOWELL— POLAROID OMEGA— LONGINES 505 Washington Street Norwood, Mass. A Gift From Your Jeweler is Finest SOUTH END HARDWARE CO. N. ABDALLAH, Prop. WHITE ' S ICE CEAM The General Store 707 Neponset Street Oldest Hardware Store in Norwood Norwood TEL. No. 7-0405 BREAKFAST SERVED AT SEVEN 1041-1043 WASHINGTON ST. NORWOOD, MASS. Remember our looks of horror when we were presented with one of Miss Ryan ' s little pink slips ? TOWNE ' S EXPRESS NORWOOD Daily Express WOMEN ' S SHOP NORWOOD WALPOLE DEDHAM 631 Washington Street Norwood, Mass. BOSTON Tel. NOrwood 7-0236 Tel. NOrwood 7-0792 KENNEY ' S Two Great Stores Compliments of the for MEN AND BOYS ' WEAR Famous Brands JAYSON— VAN HEUSEN— AIRMAN NORWOOD SUITS— TOPCOATS— SLACKS LAW SOCIETY FULL DRESS SUITS, TUXEDOS, CUTAWAYS for Rent 712 Washington Street NO 7-2678 1048 Washington Street NO 7-2269 KENNEY ' S Remember when Mrs. Riley threatened to give Jack O. a haircut? BAKER ' S 611 Washington Street Tel. NOrwood 7-0948 WILLIAMS OIL-O-MATIC HEATING 24-Hour Burner Service Phone NO 7-0137 BEAVER COAL AND OIL CO, Remember that nerve-shattering I to I tie with Walpole? KLEPS AUTO ELECTRIC SERVICE BATTERIES— IGNITION— CARBURETION LOCKSMITHING— RADIO 770 Providence Highway Telephone NOrwood 7-2279 NORTH WALPOLE GREENHOUSES Potted Plants and Flowers THE NEWEST AND BEST IN CORSAGE CREATIONS Flowers Telegraphed Anywhere We will never forget the fun we had at our welcome party for Mimi . JEN ' S AND PETER ' S GIFT AND BEAUTY SHOPPE, INC. The Smartest Thing You Wear is Your Hair HUMMELS— CARDS— BABY GIFTS— GLASSWARE BONE CHINA— CERAMICS 15 Cottage Street NOrwood 7-1594 Congratulations, Graduates! W. T. GRANT CO. 686 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS. R. ZOPPO COMPANY, INC. Builders Contractors 842 BOSTON-PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY NORWOOD, MASS. 1 Remember the invitations, Open house for Seniors only ? NORWOOD STUDIOS rJuolorei ' WEDDING CENTER BEAUTY SALON Catering — Photography — Invitations Flowers — Formal Wear 1047 Washington Street Norwood Mass. 534 Washington St. — Norwood Tel. NO 7-1664-M (Opposite St. Catherine ' s Church) Tel. NOrwood 7-0639 Featuring All Latest Methods MACCHI BROTHERS of Permanent Waving Appliance Sales and Service Co. TELEVISION— AIR CONDITIONING FINE FURNITURE ONYX BEAUTY SALON REFRIGERATORS, RADIOS, WASHERS. 738 WASHINGTON STREET FREEZERS Sold and Serviced 1250 WASHINGTON STREET SO. NORWOOD, MASS. WISEMAN ' S VERNE INN VARIETY, INC. 1181 Washington Street Transient and Permanent Guests NORWOOD, MASS. Dining Room Facilities Open 6 A. M. to 10 P. M. 7 Days a Week 12 VERMONT STREET NOrwood 7-1261 Remember when the fire department had to come douse Margie ' s car? COMPLETE BANKING SERVICES NORWOOD BANK TRUST COMPANY NORWOOD ||l« j MASSACHUSETTS Hours 9:00 A. M. to 3:00 P. M. Friday Evenings 6:00 to 8:00 P. M. 115 CENTRAL STREET NEXT TO NORWOOD THEATRE NO 7-2720 1135 WASHINGTON STREET SOUTH NORWOOD NO 7-2722 CARROLL P. NEAD President RICHARD G. NEAD Asst. Treas. FRANK A. MORRILL, INC. Insurance and Real Estate 698 WASHINGTON ST. NORWOOD, MASS. How come there were always more traffic officers after 4th and 6th periods? THE NORWOOD MESSENGER Published Every Tuesday and Thursday Community Institution Since 1895 For school, church, civic, fraternal, social, sports, and latest spot news . . . complete community coverage . . . read the Norwood Messenger regularly. GILLOOLY FUNERAL SERVICE 126 Walpole Street NORWOOD MASSACHUSETTS Telephone NOrwood 7-0174 Compliments of BALBONI ' S 856 Washington Street No. 7-1876 NORWOOD, MASS. Remember the look on Mr. Learnard ' s face when he got a large charge from the Van de Graff generator? M Like-A-ble Luie Says . . . r S i?ri®v VISIT OUR USED CAR LOT ON i. THE PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY fc tv NORWOOD BUICK, INC. Norwood 7-4700 APPEL Call NOrwood 7-0171 for FREE PRESCRIPTION PICK-UP AND DELIVERY Anytime Anywh ere It ' s Smart to Come to JOHNSON MOTOR SALES, INC. OLDSMOBILE— FRIGIDAIRE G.M.C. TRUCKS Route I -A Washington Street Tel. NOrwood 7-0510 Tel. DEdham 3-1926 ISLINGTON— NORWOOD LINE FRED SHAW 1st Vice President GUY ABBATE 2nd Vice President JAMES SCOTT Secretary ROBERT ADELSON Treasurer GORDON MclNTYRE, Asst. Treasurer NORWOOD DRUGGISTS Norwood, Mass. ANTHONY MICKUNAS President APPEL PHARMACY 170 Walpole Street BALCH PHARMACY 1 140 Washington Street BROOK ' S PHARMACY 868 Washington Street CLARK PHARMACY 500 Washington Street DAY DRUG CO., INC. 702 Washington Street GARNER ' S PHARMACY 639 Washington Street GUILD SOUARE PHARMACY, INC. 734 Washington Street NORWOOD PHARMACY 638 Washington Street SOUTH NORWOOD PHARMACY, INC. 1058 Washington Street and 999 Providence Highway (Corner of Dean Street) Try to forget those miserable hours spent in detention! I lorwood J- rlntina C o ONE HUNDRED CENTRAL STREET NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS The Home of Distinctive Printing ' 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 1 — — — — - Ollie and Mary, do you remember the night Connie ' s car blew up at the drive-in while Nancy got sick? THE GUILD TAXI Cars for All Occasions M. J. WALLACE 728 Washington Street Norwood, Mass. Tel. NOrwood 7-2350 WALTER J. GLYNN, SR. STANDARD AUTO GEAR CO. 2 Broadway Norwood, Mass. Compliments of PRAGER ' S 1032 WASHINGTON STREET SOUTH NORWOOD, MASS. LYDON HAASE CO., INC. Plumbing and Heating OIL BURNER SALES AND SERVICE 205-207 Fulton Street Norwood, Mass. NOrwood 7-0719 TIMKIN SILENT AUTOMATIC HEAT Quality Val ues Compliments of VICTORIA RESTHAVEN NURSING HOME 137 Nichols Street Norwood, Mass. BRENNER ' S CHILDREN ' S SHOPS, INC. Boys ' , Girls ' and Infants ' Wear 652 WASHINGTON STREET Tel. No 7-2276 Norwood, Mass. h — ! ; — Remember how Merry ' s head got scratched with the window pole every time Timmie opened the window? A. L BATEMAN CO., INC. A GOOD PLACE TO HAVE YOUR INSURANCE PROTECTION 92 Nichols Street, Norwood, Mass. Telephone NOrwood 7-0642 FORREST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ikki ' d l Seaut l J on 485 Washington Street NO 7-0178 FOR THE FINEST IN HAIR CARE Remember the terrific job done by Coley, the Goalie ? Congratulations From the CLASS OF ' 57 Congratulations From the CLASS OF ' 58 ' Remember how we loved to hear Debbie ' s cute Texas accent? Compliments of DR. DAVID J. BUTTERS Compliments of LEWIS ' S RALPH ' S HAIR STLYISTS RALPH C. McDARGH Evening Appointments 225 NEPONSET STREET NORWOOD NOrwood 7-2112 CLOVERLEAF BOWLING ALLEYS 741 Providence Highway NOrwood 7-0410 NORWOOD AUTOMOBILE COMPANY Authorized Sales and Service for CADILLAC 64-68 Broadway Tel. NOrwood 7-001 Remember our shouts of joy and the stampede when someone forgot to turn on the heat? Compliments of ENDEAN FARM Best Wishes to THE CLASS OF 1956 From THE STUDENT COUNCIL Remember the request in student council tor radios in the boys ' shower room? NORWOOD COUNCIL NO. 252 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AK Officers for 1955-1956 BISHOP JEREMIAH F. MINIHAN Chaplain VALENTINE BALUTIS Grand Knight JOHN COLLINS Deputy Grand Knight JOHN MURPHY Chancellor ALBERT F. CONNOLLY Recording Secretary FRANCIS J. DORAN Financial Secretary PETER J. FARIOLI Treasurer CLIFFORD CASHEN Lecturer CHARLES L. DONAHUE Advocate RICHARD McGRATH Warden ROBERT GEARTY Inside Guard JAMES B. CUFF Outside Guard COLEMAN J. FOLEY Trustee JOSEPH KELL Trustee JOHN L GRIFFIN Trustee Will a certain six girls ever forget Margie ' s party at Hampton? HENRY 0. PEABODY SCHOOL FOR CAREER-MINDED YOUNG WOMEN f HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL standards of intensive training assure successful careers in FOODS, BEAUTY CULTURE, DRESSMAKING, FASHIONS, OFFICE POSITIONS and use of BUSINESS MACHINES. UAIL A POST CJfiD TOO TO DIRECTOR. HLHtt O. HAtOM SCHOOL. NORWOOD. UASS.. FOR FULL RRRTIC UL.LRS, Specify your GRoict or carter. LIFE LONG PLACEMENT BUREAU ' ■■ ' Wh Remember Big Ed ' s escapades on the swings? NORWOOD ENGINEERING CO. INC. 245 Walpole Street Norwood, Massachusetts NOrwood 7-0143 REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS Arnold E. Schaier Eugene Smith Over a Quarter Century of Quality FRANK ' S FOOD CENTER 860 Washington Street Norwood WHERE YOUR GRANDMOTHER BOUGHT GOOD FOOD COLLINS ' SPORTING GOODS MacGREGOR DISTRIBUTORS 65 Cottage Street Norwood, Mass. Located in NORWOOD SPORT CENTER Compliments of MRS. HERBERT L SINGLETON ANDERSON RADIO TV SERVICE 501 Washington Street Norwood, Massachusetts Remember when Dorcas landed on the Nichols Street sidewalk after the Braintree game? Class of 1956: Our 270 Billion Dollar National Debt is an accurate, unde- batable price tab. It is the cost for stewardship and social excesses of your preceeding generation. Sometime, Somehow, Somebody must pay. It would be proper, and you would do well to insist upon its immediate repayment. Otherwise that relentless vacuum, time , will open its celestial gate. All those directly answer- able and liable shall then silently, but surely, escape into eternity CARROLL H. WOODS, Insurance Agency Warren and Alice Milliken Choice positions are open to the girl who is trained to meet career-job requirements. Hundreds of em- ployers call first on Gibbs to fill important secretarial positions. Last year the Gibbs placement offices han- dled more than 6000 requests for secretaries. KATHARINE GIBBS SCHOOL SECRETARIAL Write Enrollment Committee for Gibbs Girls at Work 21 MARLBOROUGH ST., BOSTON 16 Alto New York, Providence, Monlclair, N. J. Remember the trouble we gave the traffic officers that first day on the hill ? BOCH SALES SERVICE, INC. The 1956 Nash Rambler Route I Norwood 7-1090— 7-1791 NEPONSET VALLEY FARM Producers and Distributors QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS Telephone NOrwood 7-0785 Ice Cream Stand 7-0532 FLOORLAND 656 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS. The Largest Exclusive Floor Covering Store in Norwood LINOLEUM FLOORS AND WALLS ASPHALT TILE RUBBER TILE CARPETS AND RUGS PLASTIC WALL TILE Up to 36 Months to Pay OPEN THURSDAY AND FRIDAY EVENINGS Norwood 7-2222 Norwood 7-1570 FREE ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN Our hockey and basketball teams did us proud by securing second place in the B. S. L. FR 1iSa 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 Clams You Have Ever Tasted COLONIAL MARINE NORWOOD, MASS. Complete Marine Sales and Service Congratulations and Best Wishes to THE CLASS OF 1956 Remember the frantic rush trying to get into the hockey games? Congratulations to THE GRADUATING CLASS Norwood Senior High School BIRD SON. inc. CJtao iAal ' 7gs EAST WALPOLE, MASS. NORWOOD, MASS. NEW YORK PHILLIPSDALE, R. I. CHARLESTON, S. C. CHICAGO, ILL SHREVEPORT, LA. 145 BROADWAY (JteS ) =NORWOOD,MASS.-= NO. 7-3850 Remember with what anticipation we opened our class pictures? THE NORWOOD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES Extend BEST WISHES to the 1956 GRADUATING CLASS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. J. H. Hevey, Pastor GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Edwin Grilley, Pastor CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Rev. Irving S. Jones, Pastor FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Rev. Allen Keedy, Pastor EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Raymond H. Kaslc, Pastor THE UNITED CHURCH Rev. Edmund A. Miller, Pastor Whatever You Do, Do All to the Glory of God! I Corinthians 10:31 Remember our illustrious Big Three — Coley, Timmie, and Jimmy? 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 and Trophies Represented by: GENE MANCHESTER, Attleboro Office Remember Miss Coleman ' s protests at our too frequent Happy Birthday choruses in Miss O ' Sullivan ' s first period? If out Portrait . . . 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 per- sonality that is you. Make your appointment now — and see! New England ' s Foremost Photographer PURDY 367 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON 16, MASS. (Near Arlington Street Church) Official Photographer, Norwood High School i Ur a • • • • your friends can come, too! When you go to work for the Telephone Company, you ' ll find yourself in the midst of a pleasant, congenial group your own age. WORKING FOR THE TELEPHONE COMPANY OFFERS MANY ADVANTAGES it Good starting salary — regular raises k Responsibility in a position of real im- portance to your community The pleasure of working with congenial people in pleasant surroundings -fa A secure job with a reliable company that ' s known and respected everywhere There are lots of excellent opportunities for girls finishing High School. Come in and talk to us today. We ' ll be glad to give you all the details. Talk with your Guidance Counselor, if your school has one, about when and where to apply • We ' re looking forward to seeing you. NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY Remember those homeroom periods in 129, Jerry, Paul, and Eddie? WOOD MEMORIALS, INC. 871 Providence Highway Tel. NO 7-24 1 2-W WILLARD F. COLEMAN Builder NORWOOD, MASS. CASH AND CARRY Norwood Tobacco and Confectionery Store B. GROSSMAN SON, Props. Cigars, Tobacco, Cigarettes, Candy, Paper Bags and Drug Sundries 487 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD, MASS. Tel. NOrwood 7-3191 A. J. FORREST CO, Tel. NOrwood 7-1445 or 7-1446 ESSO FUEL OIL— OIL BURNERS MERCI BEAUCOUP 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 fel- low 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 James Drummey Meredith Marsh John Theall Dorcas Boardman John Corbett Jean Schaier John Oszajca Olivia Russell Donald Everburg FACULTY ADVISOR Mrs. Florence Riley Go little book and wish to all Flowers in the garden, meat in the hall, A bit of wine, a spice of wit, A house with lawns enclosing it, A living river by the door, A nightingale in the sycamore. 190 LITHOGRAPHED BY LOR PUBLISHING CO. DALLAS • TEXAS Besl Yearbooks are TAYLOR-MADE am cm featiti Qwfaahe pati l Veofo ate Imetidl ' tri d0iti 1keaM , at apumd (tad, 9 ametetiamad.