Norwood High School - Tiot Yearbook (Norwood, MA)

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Our Moyen Age With renewed vim and vigor, the class of 1962 returned to Norwood High to face the responsibilities and the challenges of being Junior classmen. As a result of vigorous campaigns John D ' Espinosa was re-elected President with Paul Karshis as Vice-President; Maribeth Pender as Secre- tary; Kathy Tracy and Richard Pearl as Treasurers; and Diane Heylin and Paul Bender as A.A. Representatives. The accomplishments of our athletes during our second year brought much credit to the junior class. Proud were we when Pete Maddocks was among the top ten scorers in the Bay State League and when Don Meeker won the Bay State Lea- gue Discus Championship. The junior Nuggets played vital roles in the winning of the Bay State Hockey Championship. Baseball captivated the interest of Pete Maddocks, John D ' Espinosa, Ronnie La- Civita, Denny Mattson, Wayne Petrovek, and Marty Callaghan. Beverly Rodgers was chosen to represent Norwood High in Switzerland and on her return, through her talks, we were able to enjoy vicariously her many adventures in a far-off land. April 7 brought an evening we had long anticipated, that of the Junior Prom. This evening of dancing under magical skies of Lavender Blue was to the surprise of many people a wonderful and successful event. Finally, we attended Class Day to say farewell to our many senior friends. We had finally attained the privilege and respect of being called Seniors. Junior Officers - Class of 1962 Pender, Bender, Tracey, Karshis, Pearl, D ' Espinosa [29]

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jsife ;:,; Sophomore Officers - Class of 1962 Maxon, Tragakis, Pender, McAuliffe, Karshis, D ' Espinosa. Our Ancient History It was in September, 1959 that, as Soph- omores, the class of 1962 set out to climb the long road leading to the top of the hill. Our first step was to select capable leaders to guide us during our first year. President, John D ' Espinosa; Vice-President, Paul Karshis; Secretary, Maribeth Pender; Treasurers, Kathleen McAuliffe and Chris- tie Tragakis; and A.A. Representatives, Diane Bortolotti and Charles Maxon proved themselves worthy of the trust placed in them. In October, with the aid of our Soph- omore advisers, we organized the Soph- omore Party, our debut into N.H.S. social life. Such talented performers as Fred Purnell, Kathy Clarke, Barbara Broadbent, Jean Ferrara and the seven little girls provided the entertainment and sparked an evening of refreshments and dancing. Even as lowly sophomores many of our boys participated in varsity and J.V. sports. Paul Bender, John D ' Espinosa, Denny Mattson, Billy Davis, Bob Coughlin, John Howard, and Bob Dias proved themselves competent on the gridiron. The winter of 1959-60 unveiled great future prospects in Pete Maddocks, Bill Balutis and Paul Bender in basketball and Dave McCue, Albie Crowell, Wayne Petrovek, Richie Armour, and Marty Callaghan in hockey. These are only few among the many happy recollections and exciting events that made our Sophomore year, although an awkward and difficult one, truly a memorable one. [28]

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